Evening Star Newspaper, September 1, 1898, Page 6

6 — THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. THURSDAY -September 1, 1895. CROSBY s. --Editor. NOYES THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circulation much more than the combined cir- enlation of the other Washington dailies. As ews and Advertising Medium it has no competitor. [7 Im order to avoid delays, on ac- absence, letters to uld not be addressed office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpose. The Home-Coming. The decision to bring the District regi- ment home a week from tomorrow necessi- tates much hard work on the part of the citizens to make ready for the returning volunteers. It was originally thought that the men would be kept at Montauk for at least two weeks in order to strengthen them for the ordeal of a fatiguing journey and march and an exciting reception by their friends. But it appears that the de- sire to get home is so strong among the that a compromise upon only a week's further detention at the camp was reached. It ts to be hoped that this time will suf- fice to give strength to most of those who are now on the sick list and those who, while not in hospital, are yet debilitated from the effects of the Cuban climate and the hardships of the campaign. The pros- pect of a speedy return to Washington will doubtless aid the soldier boys in their con- valescence and it may be that by a week from tomorrow the regiment will be in shape to be welcomed with demonstra- tions Incidental to the citizens’ outburst of gratification and pride in the returning voi- unteers. The setting of the time for the return finds the work of preparation for the r ception in a forward state yet with much ground to be covered by all of the commit- tees. The medals are yet to be struck, the decorations are to be put in place, the full amount of the required fund for the recep- tion is to be secured and scores of details are unadjusted. But Washington is capa- ble of even greater achievements than that which an emergency of this kind demands. It is not to be questioned that the money will be forthcoming, whether the donation period is one week or two or three. The decorations may not be as elaborate under Present circumstances as though another week were to be had for the accumulation of materials, and some of the features of the reception may lack somewhat in com- pleteness. but there will be no question as to the heartiness of the welcome, cr the sincerity of the cheers greeting the return- ing heroes or the depth of the gratitude which the people feel that their boys are back once more in the home circle. This change in the plans merely means that all those concerned in the work of preparation will have to hustle the harder to make all the loose 2nds meet. A pre- mium is put upon added energy, and when tha capital's record for brilliant achieve- ments in the reception of incoming bodies of people is recalled there is every reason to believe that the next week will be one of the liveliest ever known in Washington, de- spite tha heat now prevalent and likely to ecntinue through several days. It is to be hoped that the temperature will moderate raterially before the regiment reach>s home, for it would be hard upon the weak- ened troops to be forced to enter the city acd march over th> asphalt on the morn- ing of a blistering day such as September sometimes produces, and, while sweltering, to be subjected to the pleasing but pro- tracted attentions of a whole community with only on2 object in view, the hearty Welcoming of their sons, and brothers, and sweethearts—cheir soldiers. The earlier date of the arrival of the boys will make it all the more necessary to adapt the reception very carefully to their physical condition. The strain of a march, the standing around always involved in these processional spectacles, the tradition- al delays Incidental to the moving of many men and the excitement inevitably attend- ant upon a home-coming under such cir- cumstances, will ali be borne in mind in wisely determining the exertions to be de- manded of o troops fevered and convalescent soldiers. soe Samaritans. The unostentatious work of the women of Washington in relieving the erings of the sick soldiers who are continually passing through the capit Do ts worthy of unstin 2 is much of this work to be trains bound for the northern camry hospitals arriving and ¢ ngers are in all on their way eadil, pa the weakness inciden fevers and other diseases from which have suffered, and it is a ble: that they can be comforted by kindly words and strengthened by wholesome food on their way. This Good Samaratanism has in it no element of personal concern in the recipients, for the soldiers coming through here are from all other sections of the country but this, and are thérefore as individuals strangers to those who extend @ helping hand to them. But they are all American soldiers, they have suffered at their country’s call, and they are as broth- ers and sons to these gentle women, de- spite the remoteness of their homes. Washington is well sustaining its reputa- tion for whole-hearted hospitality. ———_+ + e+ —____ Whether Washington's civic and military organizations honor our returning so!diers in escort on the asphalt or from the side- walk in the greeting of cheers and waving flags their welcome will be a sincere and royal one. Labor organizations and west- end clubs are animated by the same spirit. +o - A Bombshell in Paris. The Dreyfus case will not down. It con- tinues to form an issue tn France as wide as the land itself and as deep as the re- ligious prejudices which are supposed to underlie this celebrated controversy. Drey- fus the man is the fly on the wheel. Per- Senally he is seldom considered, but the Dreyfus case in the abstract, regardless of the individual, will threaten France with continuing sheme until it is rightly settled. ‘This fact 1s demonstrated in tne periodical recrudescence of the scandal, first in the Esterhazy trial, then in the Zola trial, and now in the suicide of Lieut. Col. Henry the | after a confession that he forged one of the documents in the case tending to fasten the gullt upon Dreyfus. Henry's confession does not of itself acquit Dreyfus, but it taints the whole line of alleged testimony whereby he was convicted. It points log- fealjy to a prompt reopening of the case, which the French government: has so vig- @rously fought. In September, 1894, the French war office Seceived from a source never divulged a femorandum said to have been found at the German embassy, disclosing in its terms that some officer of the French army had been furnishing the German govern- ment with secret information concerning the French military program. This mem- orandum, the famous “bordereau, closely scrutinized and Commandant Paty du Clam, attached to the war office, dis- covered in ft a resemblance to the hand- writing of Capt. Alfred Dreyfus, a Hebrew, born in Alsace and a French subject by his own choosing after the surrender of that province to Germany. Dreyfus was immediately arrested and tried in secret, convicted, sentenced to im- prisenment for life and publicly degraded, being then transported to Devil's Island, off the coast of French Guiana, where he has since been confined. His brother Mathieu persisted in efforts to secure a re-trial and at last openly accused Count Esterhazy, a major im the French army, of being the author of the bordereau. Esterhazy de- manded an inq:tiry, a court-martial was convened and Esterhazy was acquitted on the second day of the trial. This, how- ever, did not quiet the accusations that Dreyfus had been rushed to conviction, and it was reported that the members of the court trying him had not been unanimous in agreeing on his guilt. Then came the disclosure of a letter which had resulted, it was announced, in satisfying the doubts of the court and in g the conviction of the ministry that Dreyfus was really guilty. This letter was said to have been shown by Gen. Mercier to the members of the court. It contained the words, in French: “That scoundrel of a D—— is becoming too exacting.” This was held to show that Dreyfus had been demanding rich rewards from his German friends and had tired them by ais extor- tions. This letter was not communicated to the prisoner's counsel, but was later méntioned and quoted in debates in the chamber of deputies as the ground of the government's refusal to reopen the case, in the belief that it demonstrated Dreyfus’ guilt. This is the letter which Henry has con- fessed to have forged. The situation clearly suggests that if it were necessary to produce forged documents to satisfy wavering members of a court-martial, and to reassure the members of the govern- ment, it 1s probable that the whole case was made up of forged matter. Suspicion now points to Paty du Clam, who first sug- gested Dreyfus as the author of the bor- dereau. If is vot difficult to seek a reason tor Dreyfus’ selection fer martyrdom as an alleged traitor. His Alsacian birth and Hebraic parentage had made him unpop- ular in the army, despite his professional efficiency and his personal uprightness. France was just then experiencing an anti- Semitic reaction. Russian army and naval officers visiting Paris on a ceremonious oc- casion had expressed their surprise that Hebrews were admitted to the military circle. France was just then currying faver with the Russians. One theory is that these sneers sowed the seeds of the Dreyfus conspiracy, which assuredly, in the light of Henry’s confession and suicide, was at least fostered in the higher military ranks, and affected even the cabinet. There seems to be no escape for France from one of the most revolting scandals in her history. Zola sought to uncover It, and his suppression added to the national shame. Henry's svicide after confession cannot be so peremptorily set aside. It will not be without its fruits. Whether Dreyfus, upon retrial, is acquitted or not, the affair vows that the French army, hitherto regarded with reverence by the ration and immune from suspicion, is hon- eycombed with deceit and crime. + «= —_____ Partisanship Out of Place. The democrats of Wisconsin and New Hampshire in state convention yesterday sought to give a partisan twist to the in- dictment brought against the War Depart- ment in connection with the Santiago cain- paign. This is to be regretted. It is cal- culated to hinder rather than advance the very object which everybody ought to hope to see accomplished. An investigation of the conduct of the Santiago campaign seems reasonably certain. It ought to take place in the interests of an improvement in War Department methods. Whatever may be necessary to bring the effectiveness of that department up to date ought to be provided and applied. It is but fair to as- sume that the officials of that department are anxious for this themselves. But the introduction of politics Into the investiga- tion would almost be certain to defeat that end. ‘The New Hampshire democrats “demand a thorough, impartial investigation of that department by a democratic Congress, and the summary punishment of the men who have prostituted patriotism to partisanship and greed.” Why “by a democratic Congress?’ The investigation ought not to be so long de- layed, but should take place while the facts are fresh and details are easily ob- tainable. Congress at its coming session ought to take up the matter, and probably it will. Can there be any reasonable ob- jection because the present House is re- publican? It is a body of competent men, presided over by a man in whom the coun- try has confidence. Besides, the next House may be republican also. In that event the New Hampshire democrats will not have their wish. The demand that the blunders made in conduct of the war with Spain be in- stigated by a democratic Congress is in elf a prostitution of patriotism to parti- nship. The question is really not parti- san in any aspect. The war was not a partisan war—was not fought on partisan lines nor by partisan agencies. The ap- pointments to army places from civil life came from both parties. The recommenda- tiens of democratic senators and represen- tatives had influence at the White House as well as those of their republican breth- ren. The honors on that score are easy. The responsibilities are even. Let us have an investigation, but not a partisan investigation. The political com- plexion of a national House of Representa- tives is not nearly so important as the correcting of evils in the administration of the War Department growing, it is claimed, not so much out of apparent incompetency or wrongdoin as out of inadequate laws and antiquatd methods of doing business necessarily applied hastily by agents of varying capacity to the accomplishment ot one of the most colossal tasks ever im- posed upon an unprepared nation. ———_ +=» ___ If Col. Roosevelt had more of a reputa- tion for Machiavellian foresight it might be suspected that the publication of his letter to Secretary Alger was precisely what he desired. ———_~+ ++ —___ The War Department is confronted by the possibility that the roll of honor, mag- nificent as it is, may be temporarily over- shadowed in public attention by the sick list. When it comes to a question of personal prominence M. Zola can blandly reflect that the members of the French academy be- jong to the “also ran” class, Professor Norton and Senator Hoar have suspended their controversy and are leav- ing the War Depratment a clear field. —_- + «= Admiral Camara is in doubt whether to regard himself as a noble survivor or a glittering superfiuity. —_- + += —____ The round robin with reference to camp conditions has a startling array, of signa- tures. paren Sates Se oe. The Delaware Republicans. Republican harmony is reported from Delaware, the Addicks faction having marched loyally into camp, with colors flying, and the nomirations of the opposi- tion being harmoniously indorsed at one of the pleasantest, politest, nicest conven- tions ever held in the little state. As re- gards the state itself, this reunion is of THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1898-12 PAGES secure a Hen on the senatorship. There is, of course, no guarantee that the harmony now prevalent will continue unbroken until @ senator has been chosen, but the late experiences of the Delaware republicans ought assuredly to point the way to a sub- mission to the majority rule when the time comes to name candidates for Mr. Gray’s seat. The antics of the past few years have thoroughly demonstrated the folly of Party warfare over personal aspirations, where no material principles are involved. —__+ + = ____. Col. Roosevelt might amuse himself in his present burst of popularity in New York by reading the files of that city’s papers published some years ago. ———_+ += —____ Spanish statesmen may congratulate themselves that there is still enough of their country left to make a very respect- able repentance exhibit. - ——_~ ++ —_____ The country was very successful in keep- ing politics out of the army. But it will be difficult to keep the war out of politics. ——————+ += —___ The young czar evidently realizes that if he wishes to be considered original he must get away from the “war lord” idea, ——— +2 —___ This is the month when traditions of cap- italization may be disregarded. The oyster enthusiast will spell it septembeR. —+ +2 —___ Before this country undertakes another war it will take care that an armistice is recognized by the typhoid germ. ———> +» ___ Col. Henry is another gentleman whose alert conscience could not bear the disgrace of being found out. nae SHOOTING STARS. Rejected Benefits. “White folks," remarked Mr. Erastus Pinkley, “is queer people. "Long comes Booker Wash’n’ton tellin’ de cullud folks dey doesn’t 'preciate dah oppuhchunities. He better talk ter de white folks "bout slightin’ “Whut’s been happenin’?” inquired Miss Miami Brown. “De people what I wus wuckin’ today done sent word ter one of de neighbors warnin’ her ter keep her chickens fum comin’ over in his yahd!” The Procrastinator’s Plea. I love my work. It’s loss would grieve. I could not bear the sorrow, So frugally I strive to leave A plenty for the morrow. Consistent Indolence. “Wot's de use o’ wakin’ up dis way at 5 o'clock in de morning?" inquired Plodding Pete indignantly. “Well,” answered Meandering Mike, “I take so much comfort out o’ doin’ nothin’ dat I t'ought I'd like to git an early start.” A Musical Criticism. “That musician,” said the man who is al- ways endeavoring to tell something won- derful, “was a prodigy. He composed music when he was five years old.” “Yes, answered Miss Cayenne. “And that isn’t all. It is even suspected that his best work was done at that age.” Enssential. “There is no denyin; exclaimed the Chinese emperor, “that China is a great country. Our nation is one whose import- ance the world cannot fail to recognize.” “The other countries are the ones who carry on the real contests,” mildly sug- gested Li Hung Chang. “I know it. But we're the stakes.” An Impression. “What do you think of the threatened controversy at the War Department?” in- quired the man who is always eager to dis- cuss the news. “Well,” answered his slow-going friend, “I haven't formed any definite opinion yet. But I'm free to say I wouldn't blame Gen- eral Miles for resenting any effort to meas- ure him up as merely a few furlongs.” A Reliable Indication. I kind o’ b'lieve in signs—they tell the weather purty true, While perfessional predicters often fool us, through an’ through. When they said that war was over I held up my faith awhile And kept lookin’ out for symptoms in my customary style. I didn’t rest quite easy, though I heard from east and west They were goin’ home—the boys that bore the brunt. But I'm hopin’ for the best, All my doubts is set at rest Since General Weyler’s forgin’ to the front. Before the fight had started, he stood up an’ raised a row. But he didn’t take a steamboat; he was busy tellin’ how— An’ soon in tranquil silence he was sittin’ close at home, While the cannons kep’ a-boomin’ across the ocean's foam, When the dogs of war is kennelled ‘cause they've been an’ had their day, You'll find the rabbit startin’ on a hunt. Peace at last is here to stay, You can tell it by the way ‘hat General Weyler’s forgin’ to the front. Need of a Hawaiian Cable. From the Chicago Times-Herald. The annexation of Hawaii will undoubt- edly revive the plan for a cable to Amer- ica’s new possession in the Pacific. In fact, it makes a quick means of communication with Honolulu a necessity. At present, under favorable conditions, it requires ten days to communicate with the islands via San Francisco, and in this respect the Hawaiian group is further re- moved from America than the Philippines. it is needless to say that the Hawaiian cable would have been built ere this by private enterprise if it could have been demonstrated that it would be a paying investment, but the figures all seem to be on the other side. The government will be the best patron of this line for some years to come, and the amount of private business will depend entirely upon the growth of our commercial relations with the islands. For this reason many people, and par- ticularly those on the Pacific coast, favor a government subsidy, and a liberal one, to the corporation which shall undertake the work. in the Fifty-fifth Congress a bill was in- troduced for the laying of a cable to Ha- wail, but no definite action was had upon it. It will be a subject for the next Con- gress to deal with, and it is one that should not be neglected or delayed. The growing interest of States in the Pacific make have quick communication far the United it necessary to with Hawaii. —— > +2 —___ Mr. Hay Leaves Regrets Behind. From the London Mail. With mingled regret and congratulation we receive the news that Mr. Hay, the American ambassador, whom w: have all learned to like and admire, has been ap- peinted to the American secretaryship of state. Mr. Hay has earned our regard by strenuously promoting good relations be- tween the two countries, without giving way to gush. We regret that he is leaving us, but we congratulate him on his prefer- ——> +> —_____ A Truly American Navy. From the New York World. By far the most pleasing and im, feature of the bids submitted in Wash- | ington on Tuesday for build! the new fleet of torpedo boats was oe that the figures of cust were in several instances under the estimate and the offers of guar- in excess of the requirement, “If they’re.Rich’s Shoes they*re proper.” Ten-two F. The new atitumn footwear is in and selling rapidly. The styles aré handsomer than ever and a greater va- riety is'shown than at the be- ginning of ‘any previous sea- son. As in the past, Rich’s footwear will be different this season from that shown else- where. The styles created by the best makers in the land for the swell shops of New York and Philadelphia are con- trolled by us in this city. No other store can get them. Thus it is that Rich’s shoes are distinctively exclusive. We are selling dozens of pairs daily of the new col- lege footwear, which by far are prettier styles than ever before. Young men and la- dies preparing for college and mothers getting their boys and girls ready for school should see the elegant shoes we are showing for school wear, perfectly adapted for this special use. The summer footwear, ac- cording to our regular cus- tom, has been reduced in price to close. B. Rich’s Sons, “‘High-art footwear for the elfte,"” It Ten-two F St. & u Seeeiesenseeaseeatentetoaeteatrereseaiesnstioacteasetre eae senses a reas seer nrraer aes aa enteaelpaiesraiesoasreseaeseasatoaseoatretnasoeuatvagetoeateagetnasetoasvae afetieseeageogeatisiagecetoeaseeateeeetongecongetiasegeeteeetenteseeteentesoafeoeetseuafetoatrteatogeategeateaeateaeatoagengetegeetteeateaeateagepboteatoageteagepnegetoe If it’s labeled “To-Kalon” it's pure. Ing, we're offering a Doz. Pts. pints. Splendid wine for the the off Just to make Claret lot of odd-size bottles table or for punches and san- things interest- At $1.25 of Claret at $1.25 dozen garees. Worth while to look into WINE CO., 614-14TH ST. “Sh22° se1-204 oS 'S WILLIAMS & CO. 35¢. bint for ( BAY ‘RUM That Regularly Sells for 50c. It’s just like, finding 15¢. to buy Bay Rumbhere this ) week....We are selling the 7— pure Bay, Rum that a) —-— ways costs 50c. pint 108 PAPERS only 35c. pint—a clear —— saving of I5c. pint bottles, 2oc. WILLIASIS’ Ke re ( Temple Drug Store, j Finest Cal. Claret, { It's only because bay this detict Only $2.25 | CO ALS we is Claret and bottle it at we ean sell it Dozen quart only in” bulk here— oe Kk, doz. quarts. | “Helsllng. | ats. W. B. Hoover, 1417 N. Y. Ave. Fine Groceries, Wines, ctc. sel-th,s,t-14 24 BOTTLES ONLY $1.25. 3 Fi » ¥ » FY C = Fd ; Department Employes 3 * * Who have been confined 4 * * to their desks all summer + * and feel the effects of hard 3 * work should drink 3 “Culmbacher” * * Beer. It’s wonderfully in- * * vigorating to mind and 4 * * body. An ideal tonic—a ¥ * * most delightful beer. a £724 bottles, sent in unlettered wagons, $1.25. Write or ‘phoue. y Washington BreweryCo. 3 £ Ps 4th & F Sts. N.E.’Phone 2154. 9 sel-th,s.t-38 y eee eee es eee * * NE Soeseondeesongonteasontonteesententetont For Reading and Working A pair of our $1 EYEGLASSES or SPECTACLES ‘They are fitted will answer eyery requirement. with our finest Tenses, GOLD FRAMES, with best Opticians, 1311 F St. goes into hundreds and hundreds of homes all over the friends lis Goer. lode ate B.B.Earnshaw & Bro., Wholesalers, joei002 Mott st &e- cy Our Corner is the Hub around which Washington lies—the center of its business—its homes. To go anywhere from anywhere in the city the shortest and most direct route carries you past our doors. We are sure you are going to find this your most convenient store—to reach—and D eheas to shop in. : - but a big store’s stock—offered at deeper cuts than were ever made on odds and ends. The speedy sale of the Smith stock is cials, Ladies’ Fine Organdy Dresses for not afford to shield them from Ladies’ Wool Suits, in Black and Blue--for - them. Suits that ‘Smith carried Ladies’ Cloth Jackets C) D Brown and Green Rough Cheviots, fashionable this fall as it was last spring. price cut deeply, too. Misses’ Light- Weight Reefers = = = = = Jacket cheaply, , does it not? Boys’ Checked Cheviot Suits for = «2a sae = handy for you to see. Boys’ Wash Knee Pants for = = ==s.e2e-+-0 Only a few of eacl White and fancy effects. lot for 50c.—or the 50c. lot for 29¢. Ladies’ Kid Gloves, small lots, for Ladies’ Black and Tan Hosiery for= ==-=-+-+-s+6 6 prices for Plain and Fancy Hose worth up t Ladies Black and Tan Shoes for = = = = Oxfords and Lace Shoes, sizes and a small quantity. Men’s Biack and Tan Shoes== for = Men’s Wool Pants for = and $3.75 values. They show their worth. popularity as yell. In the Saks Building. Men’s White and Fancy Vests for They are the remnants of our Wash Vest Crashes; single and double breasted, nual clearance sale. In the Saks’ Building. Ten’s Derbys and Fedoras for Pearl; silk trimmed, Boys’ Wool Golf Caps for In the Saks’ Building. Ladies’ Muslin Underwear== seotengens Fast color Black and Tan, with spliced feet. Dl 45 These are in the Smith Building. They are beauties—in effect and vyalue—but we can- the clearance. 8.15 And others at $9.95, $11.75 and $15.95 that are worth nearly double; silk Mped some of over from last season. 2.98 silk ned and cut in a style that will be just as In the Smith Building. plo Nothing better could possibly be had for twice ° And if the size isn't among these—maybe it Se in the $1 Either is ASC. White and colors; shades that hold in fashion; perfect fitting. In the Smith Building. a pair, worth up ° 0 85e. ilding. 31.98 Broken lots of some of our best sellers; popular lasts and thoroughly satisfactory fcot- wear. .. oL.2d8 And_with them are two other lots—one at $1.48 for $2.50 Pants, ‘That they're 1 39e. stock — Linens, Ducks, and the fancy ones are exclusive patterns. Our an- OLd8 ~ Right shape for fall, and right quality for anybody who pays $2 for a Hat. Black and _. AoC, Inge itit 8nd fancy effects. Better quality at 48c.—reduced from 75c. In the Saks’ Build- Ing. DSC. the money. In the Smith Building. 90c. We have sent these with other lots into the Smith Building, where they will be ot. bargain. At 23c. and 49c. are two other special In the Smith Building. 98e. in Vici Kid, with patent leather and kid tips. Only small In the Saks Build! Not Remnants Tomorrow, imperative. Must be something among the multiplicity of lines kept by the Boston Variety Store that you want. own side of the house we set out some very extraordinary spe- And on our SP that are worth ~ver ee ~ rows aE x tte | Munscy for] tor Sept., 8c. | Palais Royal, Palais Royal, Palais Royal, G and Eleventh sts, FRIDAY ECIALS. from $18 to $30. Special No 1. that are worth Te Children’s Lawn ) and Gingham Dresses for boys and girls from 1 to 3 years old. Trim med with Hamburg. | 29c $16.50. that are worth Special $8 and $10. No.3. Others of “higher that are worth double. Provides the fall school that kave been No. 4. Special pec All 12% Yard-wide Ss ial Percales and Fancy 3c No. 2. | tawns and Crepe Yard. | 2%5e. Genuine Seo “ast Gingbams and Inport. | ed Madras and Chev- fots in stripes, checks 10c and plaids yard. Boe. Extr Heavy Bleached Table I - | ask. G2 inches wide.) SIC with fh and pi wth Oey ad iD ie $1.48. that have been 25c. : | Umbrellas, and 28) | inches, Dresden and | carved wood handles, $1.98 silver trimmed. In the Smith Building. that -are worth up to $1.50. to 15c. worth up to ¢ $1.50 Nottingham Lace Curtains, 60 inches wide and 3% yards long. Handsome qual- ity of net elegant selection of patterns. (None sold to dealers.) 79¢ pair. 18e Handkerchiefs, pure linen, hemstitched and Swiss mull, with fancy lace edge. Slight ly crushed and soiled from window exhibit. 10c each, $2. worth up to $3.25. j Regular 10c N | “Jane Eyre” — * "=| Bac ford” — “Cleopatra “Black Beauty." In b- perfect condition each. that are worth $; No. 9. Special | Soc. Shirt Waist Sets, gold, silver, enameled | 23C and jeweled. Odd pairs $2 a pair. and $1.98 for $2.50 small lots proves value snd that are worth up to $2. Piqnes and Fine Special are worth No. 11. $2. Soetpeeeeeetons jo 3 { 19¢ —-Ribbo Lik Special | om, “trace No. 1g Fancy—tlocked, chect-| [50 riper pore! effects. yard. 8c Ladies’ silk, Hose, / Usle and cotton Extra fine gauze—dou ble sole and high spliced Lecl Fast black, Rob Roy and cameo plaids—vertical] 490¢ stripes and dropstiteh 2 Ince pattern, pair. that are worth Special No. 12. 48c. | i i : : i that is worth é Se lot of Muslin Un. dergarments—worth up to $1 frts, Gowns, Drawers, Chemises and Corset Covers, all beautifully fintshea| OC | with lace and embroid- ae each. $ for - = = « e« up to 95c. There are Gowns, Short Skir Chemises and Drawers; all carefully cut and made, and trimmed with neat embroide On another table are Muslin and Cambric Undergar- ments worth up to $1.; Lot of Lawn Aprons== for Plain Lawn, with deep he Nurses’ Aprens for 29c. In the Smith Building. Choice of Satin Ribbons--= for SOCIO Oe ri, are Plaid and Fan these for 12c. a yard. Whitney Ribbons and Gros ‘Grain In the Smith Building. Baby Carriages = D2. You may want a more elaborate ‘turn. the Smith Building. Oak Finish Refrigerators for ‘Sightly and seasonable. the Smith stock are reduced in the same big p: again. They're in the Smith Building. Men’s Neglige Shirts--Percales and Madras--for = = = = & make that’s perfect in fit. close. In the Smith Bull All Men’s Fancy Silk Neckwear== for esd a are good—the Writing Paper, first quality, fors = Full box; good paper; and one of the Smi daw your attention to this Pehearance™ orders. “in the Smith Building. Merino Vests for eee coaltty.” In the Sith tor 69c. You haven't seen as good—that’s a fact—and these re- ductions are from Smith's prices. In the Suith Building. . 10¢e. m_and Inserting. Some 25c. and 30c. ones for 2lc. a o yd. Most all the colors and widths that you can use in the plaia shades. Sash Ribbons, —if you should—Smith had the finer and the finest of Carriages and Go-Carts—and we've cut the prices of ing. DOOO One of the best brands on the market. roportion. De, ite of to match; they're itterns See ee re ae i ies a a et ee oats ° box, th Stat nt—where dC. neck and short sleeves and silk taping: simes 26 to 34. high “Banner” = Saks & Company, more complete we 2OC. ality is cf the best for 50c. and is the Smith sons of Neckiawar—end Ir's oe sale te tee Bone Se gr Lien ge Tet it be a Special that are worth ¢|No. 13. 17c. Some 39c. that have been. 7c., 8c., 9c. and 10c. Special No. 14. of them ee se gre that have been Special $5.00. OD. 1S. No. 15. ‘them all square in half. In that have been $5.00. All the others in It's a chance you won't have that have been 50c and 75c. Special No. 16. that has been 50c. Smith Stock. holds all that has been 10c. ‘are other big values under that are worth half as much again. | 25e Silk Windsor Ties —full size—length and width. Best quality Surah silk and new combination of checks and plaids. 12%4c each. | $2.00 China Tollet | Set, 10 large pleces -| white, with fine decora- tions in blue, brown |G1.39 and green. Ail oi Anne shaped. set. 50 Cards and Copper / Plate —engraved with | 49¢ your name—in best pos- | sible style—guaranteed. jeach, ‘We want to close out | our Matting Dept. this season. * 12Mge. quality Ma * ting. + Be. 10c Writing Tablet of 460 pages—for pencil use at school. None sold to dealers. 3c