Evening Star Newspaper, August 22, 1898, Page 6

6 THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1898-10 PAGES. S THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, JOONDAY........-.0003 August 22, 189%. | CROSBY S, NOYES = } Editor. = ta EVENING STAR has a regu! and permanent Family Circutation much more than the combined cir- enlation of the other Washington dailies. Ax a News and Advertising Medinm {ft has no competitor. THE Crlu erder to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR. or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpoxe. = z aa eeesneee panish Theatricals. The Star op Saturday called attention to seme strange outgivings from high Spanish sources as to the meaning of the peace protocol and what the subjects of discus- sion would be at Havana, San Juan and Paris. Today we have the statement from Madrid that a distinction is drawn there between a cession of sovereignty and a ces- sion of territory. This applies to Cuba and Perto Rico, and means, {f anything, that ugh the Spanish authority is to cease in both those islands, the Urited States, as matters now stand, will acquire no rights in Sp s property in the islands either for self in the one case or as trustee for the Cuban people tn the other. This is either nor sen: which the American commission- ers may b2 expected speedily to dispose of, or elze, if insisted on by Spain, it will lead to a prompt reopening of hestiliti As understood in this country, the situa- tion in Cuba and Porto Rico is not at all ccmplicated sv far as Spain's vanishing pewer is concerned. The commissioners at Havana and San Juan will be occupied principally with questions relating to evac- tation and the return of the Spanish troops to the peninsula. But Cuba and Porto Rito, and all else that in them is, will remain, in the one case for the benefit of the United States, and in the other for the benefit of the people of Cuba. With us, the cession of sovereignty will mean the cession of territory. Surrender of sovereignty ac- companied by evacuation of the territory and its actual transfer to the United States is practical cession of the territory, though in deference to the Spanish law that such cessions can be made only by the cortes the use of the word territory was avoided. The Philippines present a question apart. It is not unreasonable to assume that, as to that question, neither the American nor the Spa case is yet entirely made up. Spain can’ make up her case until she is advised to what ours fs, and discus- sion in this country shows that we are not tcday prepared to commit ourselves fully on the subject. But weshall be in good time. The suggestion should be borne in mind that Senor Sagasta is engaged only in some theatricals: that he will throw off his mask in season and take a real part in real busi- ness. He knows his actcrs, and what his audience demand, and shculd be allowed to set the ge to sult himself. But he ought to be particular to see that the final curtain descends on his little comedy be- fore October 1. + ++ —_____ The Work at Paris. Speculation from Madrid respecting the personnel of the Parts peace commission mentions Senors Castillo, Moret and Merry del Val and Admiral Cervera as probable Spanish members. They are men of em!- nent ability and would handle th: Spanish case with skill. Senor Castillo ts considered the first of acive Spanish diplomats, and stands high in Paris, where he is stationed. Moret is a man of force, and Merry dei Val ‘wes the pope's reprssentative in the difficult business adjusted in Canada last year growing out of the clash between the Ca- nadian Catholics and the government over the scheol question. Admiral Cervera w2 all know and highly respect. The United States must, of course, watch these men, or any men of their grade, and ean easily do so. The American commis- sionsrs should represent the country's best talent and most earnest aspirations. They should, and can safely, ve selected without special regard to either party or section. The war has fully demonstrated the fact that in a controversy with a forzign power our truly representative men rise at once above pa and section and consider only the interests of the whole country. Still, in the nature of things, both parties will b2 represented on the commission to \fix the terms of peace, just as they were in the active forces in the fizld while the war was in progress. The suggestion is thrown out that if the Paris treaty is not drawn with the extrem- est care, and with unerring agreement with public sentiment in th: United States, it may become an issue in our local politics and divide the people in the natlonal cam- paign of 1%. There would appear to be littie reason for uneasiness on this score. A treaty passing muster at Paris and sub- sequently here in the Senate will be very likely to show care in the preparation and such regard for American Interests and sen- timent as will afford small ground for sub- s:quent political campaign material. The work will not be easy, but the men engaged in it will be capable, and their one aim will be to secure for the country, permanently, whatever, and all, of the fruits of victory it may hop2 to benefit by in the larger career upon which all are agreed it is entering and should enter. The American commissioners are not likely to be without advices as to what the country desires, and they are very certain to meet the country’s expectations. ——————~+ += —____ It was urkind to allow General Blanco to behave as if he were running the war and then end the matter without consult- ing him. ————_ + +2 —___ Georgia will have a splendid peach crop this year. This may be regarded as an- other blow at the politicians whose only hope is popular discontent. ++ Dipiomacy and the Machine. * The approaching change in th2 State De- partment, which will transfer John Hay from London to Washington, invites at- tention to the admirable manner in which M < ‘y has managed the leading > government in th: line of Ther> has been a growing de- nd for years that principal diplo- matic places be diverced from the influence ef mere machine politics and bestowed 60 with the view of securing a high order of servic> for the country, and the President has met it, there is no exaggera- tion in saying, most completely and suc- cessfully We » for illustration, with the eppointment of Mr. Hay to the place he how holds. It stands at the head of th Patronage of the State Department, and 1s in great request at the beginning of every administration. There were present: to Mr. McKinley the names of a number of accomplished men, some of them very strong, politically. H> choee Mr. Hay, a gcod republican, but without any machine influence or connection of any kind. His ecle recommendation was his excellent equipment for the post. The szlection was i applauded by the country, and Mr. of diplomacy ay in office hes justified it a hundred ims over. The ambassadorship to France was be- stewed upon Horace Porter of New York, whose claims to recognition were not sup- ported by any machine influence whatever. He won upon his individual merits as a well qualifizd man of affairs, in thorough sympathy with the new administration. The post at Berlin went to Andrew D. White, another New Yorker, educator and man of letters, who had served jg Germany before, and was recognized as finely quall= si iaz the Koy He ba Bo Machine erated ‘The Mmacnice could hope for no benefit from his appointment. Stewart L. Woodford, another New York- er, Was sent to Madrid, and met an emerg- ency most successfully. It seems fo be un- derstood that he will r2turn to Spain after peace has been firm!y re-established. He has been in politics at home, but was not in machine faver wh2n appointed. Had the machine been consulted it would never have presented his name. A vacancy occurring at Constantinople, where Dr. Angell, a scholar and an edu- cator, had been sent, ex-Minister Straus of New York, a democrat, was chosen. Busi- ness of difficulty and great importance was to be transacted, and as Mr. Straus had al- ready served in Turkey, he was considered the best man for the plac2. The fact that ew York already had three first-cli sions, and Mr. Straus was a democrat, not weigh at all. The President's sole aim was to secure the best talent available. Mr. Hitchcock of Missouri is at St. Pet:rsburg, not as the result of any po- litical activity for or against the machine at home, but because of his high standing and ability as a man, and his conceded fit- ness for the ambassador's office. This is an excellent record, and tha President is to be congratulated upon hav- ing made it. That it required courage to do so ts beyond dispute, and that the ex- ample may be followed for many sears to ccm? is most earnestly to be desired. rr. —____ + «+ _____ When the Boys Come Marching Home Again, The return from Santiago of a few of the fever-stricken soldiers of our local regi- ment Gncluding two who went out from The Star circle to fight for their country), suggests the future home-coming of the entire regiment and the propriety of prepa- rations for a suitabie welcome. Washington has not, however, reserved the demonstration of its distinguished con- sideration and affectionate regard for its soldiers until their return. The bestowal of honor upon them has been and will be a continuous performance, culminating na- turally in the enthusiastic outburst which will mark the day of their arrival here. This city in the war with Spain, as in the civil war, gave evidence of Its love of coun- try by furnishing troops far in excess of its quota, surpassing in this respect almost every other community. It provided unos- tentatiously by private subscription an equipment fund for the National Guard, to remedy certain defects in the prepara- tions for active campaigning. It sent forth its soldiers, after a presidential review, with a universal Godspeed. It has fol- lowed minutely and anxiously every move of its regiment, with sympathy in its hard- ships and with admiration at every display of good discipline and equipment, of cour- age and all other soldierly qualities. It has taken under its energetic guardianship the local interests of the soldier boys. Piaces of honor or profit which they yielded in order to go forth to battle for their coun- try have been preserved for them, and, as in the case of National Guard officers among the volunteers, every effort to make their patriotic absence work loss or injury to them has been sternly discountenanced. Organizations have been formed to supply necessaries and comforts, not only for the boys at the front, but for their families, when needy at home. ‘The same substantial indications of honor and regard will characterize the successive stages of our regiment's return. When one of our soldiers has died he fs not fitly hon- oved unless there is tender care of those he has left behind. When our soldiers, stricken by disease, return singly or in groups to their homes, they are to be wel- ccmed at once and honored in tha most ef- fective way in the loving thoughtfulness of their reception and treatment. They are to be nursed to health again by every means which anxious solicituds can devise. In this connection practical consideration for our soldiers, swelling the number to be ulti- mately welcomed by increasing the chances of their return alive, is shown in securing for the home trip not a Concho or Mobile, not a p2st-ship or modern reproduction of the slave-ship, fastening death upon th2 wretches confined therein, but transports upon which they will not be crowded like cattle, or starved, or neglected and, left to dia. When our regiment has been safely con- veyed to Montauk Point and when our sol- diers have regained health and strength and return here to thzir homes and to the places of business and honor reserved for them they will recelve a royal welcome, which as an outward demonstration will be the natural outgrowth and culmination of the honor.and regard shown in practical sbape by the community in every stage of the regiment's progress. Though the period of unostentatious honor must continue for some time yet, and for weeks only our fever-stricken sol- diers will be with us to be tenderly re- ceived, it is not premature to begin to plan for the formal welcome of that day when, restored to health, the boys come march- ing home again. The acting president of the District Com- missioners has appropriately called a meet- ing to arrange for this demonstration, and every one in the District will heartily unite in welcoming suitably those, both officers and men, of whom the city is justly proud, and whom Washingtonians delight to honor. ee Young Mr. Bailey has the readiness of our pugilists in issuing and accepting chal- lenges. But he lacks their discretion about backing out in time. ——_—_—_o____ Admiral Dewey will need almost as much firmness and diplomacy to avoid unpleas- ant entanglements in American politics as he displayed at Manila. —_—___~+s—__—__ The amount of noise Aguinaldo is trying to make suggests that he has mistaken his gold whistle for a trombone. ———_++2___—_. As a community, Camp Alger will always be remembered with esteem. Its inhabt- tants were first-class people. The Vesuvius at least claims credit for disappointing the prophets who declared she would not survive her own fire. 2 Several states have offered claims to be known as “the cradle of statésmen.” But Ohio is a positive incubator. soe Offensive Odors, ‘The convalescent soldiers at the Wash- ington Barracks, more familiarly known as the “Arsenal,” are said to complain bitterly at times of the unsavory odors which are wafted to them from the 2astward, and it is reported, perhaps jocosely, that on a re- cent occasion when the effluvia became mo:e than ordinarily pronounced and dis- agreeable som of the more able-bodied of the men proposed a raid upon the “soap factory,” supposed to be the sole cause of their discomforts. This complaint meraly reflects in a feeble manner the protests of a section of the population of Washington, who have suffered from a wider range of offensive odors than thos? which have as- sailed the nostrils of the convalescent sol- Giers at the barracks. The Eastern branch flats are still a menace to health. The fes- tering banks of mud and filth resk twice daily in the sun, and the incoming of the tide barely suffices to cover them. The need for advancement toward sanitation Is as acute on this side as it ever Was on th> Po- tomac front, and at last Congress has start- ed the ball rolling toward the reclamation of these flats by providing for a survey. The James Creek canal presents 4 signding | invitation to reform. It ig not dil o £e al upon the t thi - jerymep who have been quartered at the taba in tho t few ye Itg odors ang its Bubtls, edi Maden hich dose bat make known its presence to the olfactory nervés, continue to spread dizcomfort and Gisease through a wide area. Its removal from the local map has been repeatedly rec- ommended to Congress, and the necessity of the undertaking {s in no sort of doubt, even in the congressional mind, which {s at times influenced by the effects of a south wind blowing into the open windows of the Capitol. These languishing soldiers, on re- turning to their respective homes, ought to become ardent missionaries for curative leg- islation, as to both the flats and the open sewer which traces its malarious course through the southern part of the city. The Star avails itself of the opportu- nity to explain the facts, in order that they may voive their woes at home and Perhaps confer a lasting bznefit upon the capital city. In addition to this canal-sewer the refuse wharves at the foot of South Capitol strset are potent factors in the tainting of the air. The garbage crematory is not now under way, but the soap factory which has earned the resentment of the sol- dizrs fs in active operation and is known to have been an object of official complaint not long ago, while a certain 2stablishment on the banks of the river south of the city, well within sniffing distance, is notoriously generous in its additions to the local atmos- Pheric aroma. The convalescents are in- decd justified in their protest. They deserve a sweeter environment. ——~+ += —___ Admiral Cervera would like to make ar- Tangements to take some of his popularity on this side of the water home with him. —_~ = —___ Richard Croker appears to be laying for David B. Hill, when the latter makes his dash to get unbottled. 3 ——_+ e+ —__ There {s comfort in the authoritative as- surances that Potomac water is more wholesome to drink than it is pleasant to look at. eee Spain suspects this government of having devised a “manana” policy of its own with reference to the Philippine question. Some of the Cubans insist on regarding the American army as merely a collateral incident. —_—_____ + e+ ____ The Washington festivities will not occur until the soldiers have recovered health and can enjoy themselves. —————_+ + = —___ SHOOTING STARS, Flattered. “Didn't that Spaniard get angry when the general called him a microbe?” “Not a bit. He accepted it as a great compliment. That was th® first time he had been given credit for doing any real damage.” Anxious to Please. “This is a cold world,” sighed the youth. And then, as if afraid, ‘The mercury went up forsooth To ninety in the shade. Diplomacy. “Whut is you gwinter name dat’ chile?” inquired the visitor in the kitchen. “Well, replied the old colored woman re- flectively, “ef we calls "im ‘Dewey,’ Mistuh Sampson an’ Mistuh Schley might git jeal- ous; an’ ef we calls ‘im ‘Miles’ Mistuh Shafter mightn’ like it, so I guess we'll jes’ name ‘im ‘Jim.’ "” Looking Ahead. “There’s no excuse for mud-flinging in American politics,” remarked one citizen. “Well,” replied the man whose nature it is to disagree, ‘‘there’s a place for every- thing. I'll be glad to see it start up when this country goes to work with pick and shovel on that isthmian canal.” Natural History. “Where's that man whose fighting qual- | ities you talked so much about,” said one Spanish soldier. “I haven't seen him around muchslately,” replied the other. “You said he was a regular fighter. You frequently alluded to him as one of the sure-enough dogs of war.” “Did I?” “Yes, sir; and at the first battle he crawl- ed into a hole and couldn't be found.” “I_I guess he must be one of the prairie dogs of war.” As Times Change. It's honest endeavor that rules in the end. The sturdy belief that he’s right When a mort! sets out to attack or defend Is a wonderful aid in the fight. And the scoffer may sneer and the pes- simist moan And the trickster weave snares thick and fast; But the man with a will and a way of his own Will be first of the many at last. So, here’s to you, Germany! France! Your kind salutations of late Have left Uncle Sam without reason or chance ‘To assume a belligerent state. They prove the old story, your greetings Prolix, They find, who go justly their ways, That the crowd who was yesterday pelting with bricks Tomorrow is throwing bouquets. Health to you, A Belated Protest. From the Boston Herald. The report from Madrid that the Spanish government has resolved to insist that the capture of Manila after the signing of the peace protocol skall heve no effect In the Peace negotiations may involve weighty ccnsideratioas and it may not. All this grief might have been averted had not Spain chosen to stand on its dignity when asked to allow the cable between Manila and Hong Kong to be used under neutral- ity laws. Manila wovld then have heard the news of the signing of the protocol in time to save its humiliation. It is rather late to protest now. —_—_ + += —____ The New Naval Program. From the Loufsville Courter-Journal. That Is a fine program for increasing our tavy mapped out by the naval construc- tion board, and there is no doubt that the people wish to see the navy properly strengthened. But the way for the naval authorities to secure future appropriations is to remove all doubt that the latest ap- propriations will be spent for the best and swiftest modern warships. ——————+ +2 —____ Democratic Congratulations. From the Boston Journal. It speaks eloquently of loosened party lines and intensified devotion to one com- mon courtry that the California democratic state convention has sent a telegram to President McKinley congratulating him on the successful conclusion of the war. There have been times in American history when such a thing would have been impossible. Indeed, party lines have been drawn more or less tghtly over every other war we have ever fought, but this one is a fortu- nate exception. ——_—__+----_______ Forty Years of Cable Laying. From the Philadelphia Public Ledger. ‘What a momentous event was the layii of the first Atlantic cable and what mince importance attaches to the last one. The public is almost surprised that the Presi- dents of the United States and France should take the trouble to dignify the event by the exchange of formal messages, since the laying of deep sea cables is such an every-day affair now. The contrast only shows how the world méves. It is only forty years since the first cable was laid. oo Exports. From the Chicago News, ‘Wheat, soldiers and 5; are among be exports which show's big tmerease this ear, f ~TPHABMACIST, 108 1578 BT, Refrigerator bas no equal. Its slate stone shelves and cold dry-air circulation make dampness an impossibility, More than 500,000 in use in the best homes. Chests, $5.50 up—Up- rights, $12 up. LT | “Crystal Fountain” Filter, $6 up —eapacity from 25 to 1,500 gallons daily—bancsomely nickeled. See it —— Practically demonstrated on Ist floor. The Improved Natural Stone Filter, $3 up ——— =the best of its kind on the market. ——— In use in many Washington homes, ——— with highest satisfaction. $3 up. M. ° ‘ Beveridge, POTTERY, PORCELAIN, GLASS, ETC. 1215 F St. & 1214G St. ( Dulin & Martin, Managers. It 8 ee ONLY $5 For Eyeglasses or Spectacles with best lenses and solid gold frames. ‘7 Best Lenses, in hard rubber or steel frames, $1 Opticians, 1311 F St. au22-284 Se Langbois. Here’s a Rare : mete 2 popular styles of Button Boots—very t quality workmanship obtainable solid comfort—common sense toe and low heel. ‘The other # grace- ful, dressy Patent-tip Hoat— opera toe and heel. Sizes AA to oes that sell reg- For further ac- and One for & oe Seteosten ot & & it 3 3, & : : Opportunity. & It 1s seldom indeed that yon have a z oY Ga ue to buy 2 genuinely good shee at xz Ba less than {ts regular price. But just 3 + sueh 4p opportunity awaits you here. 4 o ntli September 1 we shall offer two = x exceptional bargains in Foot Forms-- = bargains that no one seeking superior = = shoes can afford to ignore. = ae & ~ ° $3.50 : ¢ Foot-Form } 8 . i Oxfords, : $ 9 $ $ Including. all these very com- 3° fortable Velted Oxfords that $ Sx we've held at $3.50 all season. es aay they're the best values oe Foot 5 e1 bougbt—$2.50 till & et s = ¢ $5 Foot-Form : £ B : oots, 3; : $ o ° 3 $ $ 3 3 $ = 3 3 o totsseion F St., Cor. 13th. ,, Sen ee eee a ae eee see i Setecregonseae, Ladies’ new fall serge suits, $5.98. | Already the new fall suits are arriving and we haven't an inch to give them. The hundred which arrived Saturday morn- ing go tomorrow morning for nearly half what we proposed to sell them. In other words, we turn them over to you for about cost. Lot of new blue serge suits with colored silk-lined jackets, new cut skirts, thoroughly tailor made at every point, will be sold for..............$5.98 New serge skirts, $2.98. We're in the same fix with a lot of pew fall separate Skirts and we shall {1 get out of the difficulty by putting them on gale at a price which we know will move them. These are ll-wool black serge, the proper weight for fall and winter, and they're Mned as only fine skirts ‘ere lined and made as only the best shirts are made, choice of them for...... Your $2.98 Satin skirts, $6.50. We shall put on'sale also a lot of handsome broended satin skirts, the large, handsome seroll patterns which are so stylish for fall and winter wear, and though they would bring $10 it wo Wee them go DoF. DODO New silkiwaists, $4.98. Wo sball séll the new teffeta glk waists as long as the lot lasts for $4.98. ‘This gutlity ofzblack taffeta is positively jranteed. at (means if ft give the greatest satisfaction We shall return your money. ‘These are made cording to the nlew ‘fall patterns and are exceedingly hafidsome. Hecht&Company It 515 Seventh Street. Girls Just Home From the seashore or moun- tains need “DERMATINE?” to remove “tan” and sunburn and make the skin soft and white. ~ Only asc. W. S. THOMPSON, an22-90d BEE ote : { , Lothrop, 1oth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. Store closes at 5 o'clock; Saturdays at 1 o'clock. Summer Helps ana Requisites. A stock of everything needed, and uniformly reasonable in price. And just now we are offering various lots of goods very much below their real value, brought about by importers and manufacturers closing out their surplus stocks, and by our own stock adjustments which we see fit to make from day to day. Children’s Underwear. We are showing a complete line of Muslin Underwear for children of all ages; also a full line of Arnold’s Knit Goods for infants and children. These goods are practical,. healthful and comfortable. Recommended by phy- sicians as superior to anything yet made for children’s wear. Ask for catalogue. Muslin Drawers, hem and cluster of tucks, but- tonholes. 2 to 8 years..... sAaSsaoss ess 25¢. ight Gowns, plaited yoke, cambrie ruf- Muslin fle on neck and sleeves. 2 to 12 vears....... eas severe 25€ tO 500. Second floor, Toilet Articles, Covering every possible want and need during the warm weather, are | here, and the little prices make the buying easy. A good supply before leaving town will save a great deal of annoyance ar.d inconvenience. A very large assortment of Lo- tions, Eau de Quinine, Extracts, Co- logne, Toilet and Sachet Powder: Toilet Waters, Tooth Powder: Soaps, Borine, Listerine, Ebon Olive and Rosewood Hair Brushe: Kent’s Celebrated English Hair Brushes, Bath and Complexion Brushes, Chamois and Sponges. English Bristle Tooth Brushes,... IOC. tO 35¢. English Bristle Nail Brushes... 15C¢. to $1. Flesh Brushes, with strap, each........... 35¢- English Bristle Hair Brushes.. 50C. to $3.00 5¢. W. & L. Tooth Powder, pkg.........++.- a Carbolie Mouth Wash, bottle...........06 So Imported Violet Toilet Powder, pkg........ TOC: Woodland Violet Tatcum Powder, box...... 15 Imported Rice Face Powder, box........ .. 26¢. Imported Cologne, bottle......... 26c. to 77¢. Witch Hazel, bottle. Toc. to 38¢. Cucumber and Almond Cream, box. .. 26c. Sen Salt, bag......c.sessecceccssseeeseees LOC. First floor. Shoe Department is now located on third floor, adjoin- ing Women’s Ready-to-Wear Outer Garments, thus affording improved ventilation and light, and better fa- cilities generally. To acquaint you with the new quarters, we offer the following special value in Oxfords: Women's Black Vict Kid Oxfords, patent tip, derby toe, turn sole, a well-made and stylish shoe. $1.55 a pair, Third floor. Dress Trunk Special. : We shall place on sale tomorrow one lot of Canvas Covered Dress Trunks, bound with heavy malleable iron corher clamps, sheet iron bot- tom, solid ash slats, good lock, heavy lock bolts, extra deep tray suitable for hats. This trunk is made from well-seasoned and selected stock, and has 4—12-inch strap hinges. 28-inch, 30-inch, 32-inch, $3.95. $4.35. $4.75 34-inch, 36-inch, $5.25. $5.75. Fourth for. Hammocks Reduced to Close. Fishing Tackle, Base Ball Goods and all this season’s Sporting Goods are now offered at greatly reduced prices, in order to close them out at once. Mexican Grass Hammocks... 39C.; Were 50C. Mexican Grass Hammocks, platted ends... 69C. Excelisor Woven Hemmocks.....79C. to $1.50 Heavy Seine Cord Ham- ‘Mmocks,extra long and wide, $1.50 and $1.75 Isior We Hi ‘ks, . Bayith pillow and spreader, O9C-; Were $1.00 Better grades up to $3.95. mS Fourto floor. New Bath | Tub Seats. We offer tomorrow a new lot of Universal Bath Tub Seats, with gal- vanized and nickel trimmings. Easily adjustable to any size bath tub. , 75c. each. Formerly double the price. Fifth floor. Woodward & Lothrop. : E A Chat E HAVE delayed WV making answer to the volley of in- terested inquiries that have been made on all sides since the announcement that we had bought the stock and leased the store of Mr. Emmons S. Smith— not that we didn’t want to take the public into our confidence, but that when we did speak it might be from well-developed plans. The framework of the great business we hope to build here is constructed at last. The combined _ stores are to be Saks Stores in policy—in purpose—in re- liability—in enterprise. The success you've given us in our present business as- sures us our methods are approved. We are glad. We've ‘tried hard to give you the best possible serv- ice—and we start into the broader field with great achievements behind us— and high aims and ambi- tions before us. You'll feel at home in the “Greater Store” because it'll have the familiar ways. We have grown—not elastically—weakening the old to stretch around the new. But by annexation. As Clothiers and Outfitters to men and boys we shall occupy our accustomed place—in the lead. We shall be there by virtue of our deserts. Those lnes are to have more room than they’ve ever had. The Saks Building will be given up to them wholly and solely, with the exception of Ladies’ Shoes—and even they will eventually find quarters in the Smith Building. It'll be the largest exclusively Men’s and Boys’ Outfitting House —not only in Washington —but in the country—and the best equipped. The Smith Building will hold the new departments. Some that Mr. Smith car- ried will be continued— others will not be. But we're going to add twenty or thirty that neither he nor we have had. “Everything for everybody” will be the slogan of the future. A department store in the fullest sense of the word. Complete in its divers lines. Complete in each line. Washington has never had just exactly such a store as we intend to make this. All the details will soon be ready. In a day or two Mr. Smith will have completed his in- ventory—the store and stock will be turned over to us—and then what is now prophecy will become reality. Then are we to be congratulated upon our great acquisition—and you upon the greater advant- ages the greater store will afford. May we prosper jointly. “*Saks’ Corner.”’ Oil, About Our Plans. aut’, Last Opportunity. Do You Want a White Waist? D POEHDHSESD 7940709 Lansburgh & Br We have them made of lawn and figured P. K. The lawn _ waists this 99e are tucked, some trimmed with lace, some with insertion of lace and insertion of em- broidery, all styles. Prices have been up to $2.98. Take your pick for season’s Figured Madras, Cheviot, 420, 422, 424, 426 7th St. Marshmatlows, a ree Chocola Mixed Candies. Quality right—Prices right. Lawn and Percale Waists marked at giving-away prices. Lansburgh & Bro., DS FDEHTDOHDEDIPDFODFHDG -D | sure to be among the many. Gill’s Specialties In Metal Boxes. 921 F St. and 1223 Pa. Ave. ‘4 Refreshments. (ln the besement) Tee Cream Soda Water. with pure fruit syrups, Se giaes....Peach, Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream, 10c. plate....Pure Candies, freeh every eur, 25 pound. 12" aa areas Wats ta te te te ae alais erat alais |!lloyal. @ ree: 50c Suitings, 25c. {On wecond foor.) Some of the choicest of autumn’s new fabrics The new weaves and fancy mixed effects in Chel sea Cheviots, Bayadere Novelties and Fancy Rom any Plaids—28 apd 40 inches wide. Special, yard. ‘Bho 59c Silks, 44c. (On second fiver.) A very superior quality of Japanese Silk—Dlack only—fully 27 inches wide. This silk represents the best value of the season, and ts actually worth double the reduced price—dte yard. 59c Tabie Damask, 39c. (On second Boor.) The biggest Linen bargain of the year an extra heavy all-over pattern Linen Damask, full sup bleached and €2 incbes. Special, 8% yard $1.25 Bed Spreads, 98c. (Bargain Table No. 6.) These are fall size Crochet Spre Merseilles pattern, with hemmed « tze. Special, 8c each dx of the new ps, ready for 59c Lockwood Sheets, 47c. (Bargain Table No. 6.) The quality is recognized by the name they bear They are ready hemmed and measure Wi) Large encugh for any bed. Special, each. $1.98 Children’s Bonnets, 69c. (On third floor.) The choicest sample collection of Paris styles dainty creations of Dimiiy, Swiss and Organ ty They come in pink, blue and white. Many of the popular Princess Poke styles atmong them. Special, 0c each. 75c Wrappers, 39c. (On third & ‘The last of a large and good selling lot. Extra sizes only—40, 42, 44. Made of Fauey Figured Lawne—neatly finisbed with white braids. Sper celal, 39c each. $1.25 Skirts, 66c. {On third oor.) Every skirt is properly made, and will fit ond set right. The materials are Pique, Duck and De- blm—iu white, navy and brown. Special, 6¥c each. 25c Hosiery, 14c. (Bargain Table No. 15.) Some good pickings bere-—-many smell high-price Hosiery will add to the usual at bess of this table. Ladies’ and Children’s Fust Black and Creole Tau Hore. Infante’ Socks tn black, white, pink, blue, red, tan and fancy striped. Special, J4c. pair. 25c Underwear, 14c. (Bargain Table No. 16.) Here we offer the celebrated Trinity Ribbed Vests for ladies, in low neck only—and Children’s Bigh-neck Vests with long and short sleeves; we have the Ribbed Pants to matcb. You've never paid lees than a quarier of 4 dollar for the same kind. Bargain Table Ni Nothing passe on this table width and style for this season's black, though), with some quite silver, gilt and oxi¢ized bu Special, 25c. cach. 18.) 10c Fans, 3c. (Bargain Table No. Exceedingly pretty line of painted Jnpanese ef- fects, with plain and decorated sticks. Here and there in this Jot you 2 find sewe of our regular twenty-five-cent Fans. Special, 3c. each. We vever before today o ¢ aristocratic values on a bergeln tuble. ‘Chey represent the pride stock of the Lace Wepurtiment. =f you can anticipate your autumn wants lere is where the saving will mean many dollars. Mlack “LE don,” “Escurial” and “Chantilly” Laces, from to 15 inches wide. Tbe patterns are exclusive and show exquisie art execution. Spectal, ve. yard. from $2.50. Saks and Company 25c Handkerchiefs, 1234c. Bargain Table No. Another 200 dozen purchase of Mlaborate Em- broidered Swiss Handkerchiefs, in jtuin and scal- loped edges. The prettiest we've bad to offer this season and you'll recognize them as worth 2¢ at once. Special, 12tsc. A few of many Notions. (Qe Center Bargain Table.) 10c Talcum Powder, in tin box.......... 2%e. Be bottle Petroleum Jelly (tke vaseline). Bye. 10c piece Silk-stitch Whalebone Casing 1 dozen 10c Kid Curlers 1 gross “Federbagen" Hooks und Eyes 1 dosen 25¢ Cut Amber Hat Pins 1 dozen Sc Best Nickel Safety Pins. 25c Stamped Linen, 13c. {Art Department.) : Pure Linen, Damask and Mone Tray Covers, Be each...... %e Brown Linen Collar and Ouft Bags, stamped, 15e each......20¢ Brown Linen Laundry Bags, stamped, 24c each. $1.79 Umbrellas, $1.09. (1st Floor.) Pure Lisle Spun Silk, for rain or shine—in and 28 iuches—with steel rod and rolis very close, Spectal, $1.09. 49c Belts, 19c. (Leather Goods Department.) Leather Belts, with plain covered buckles, in oll colors. Yelvet Belts, with nail-bead ornaments, ‘Then there are many one and two of a kind that are Jeweled. Special, 19¢ euch. $12 Mackintoshes, $6.48. st Floor.) A few dczen samples of English Mackintosbes— 4n plain colors and fancy plaids. The styles are shorts, mediums apd extra longs, and your size te Special, $6.48, Ice Cream Freezers Must go at cost. The “Gem"™ and “Lightning”’—the world beaters. Lqt. size, $1.19. S-qt. size, $89, Gat. size, $2.25. Usual cut prices—$1.48, $1.85 and $2.73, laisyp oyal alais oyal 6 and 120 wi, A. Lisner.