Evening Star Newspaper, April 26, 1900, Page 6

EVENING STAR. ASHI ‘THURSDAY...---- THE NGTON. + - April 26, 1900. ++++Editor. THE EVENING STAN bas a reswiar and permanent Family Circatation much more than the combined clr- culation of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no competitor. {ROSHY 8. NOYES. Im order to avoid delnys. on ac- count of personal nbsxence, letters to THE STAR should not be uddresned te any individual connected with the Office, but simply to THE STAR. or to the Editorial or Uusiness Depart- nents, according to tener or purpose. ances to quiry money officers serving in Cuba ts straish may well believe it will prove entirely satisfactory to the country isa simple one. Several officers zed with du- in the line snsibilities connected with their allowed each a sum sufficient h engi Y ties whic aa re of so ch consideration. entitled to They 130 nd there 2 reason why be. re- quired to bankrupt s in the dis- charge of their n in this way. th have in posts of difficulty most admirable manner. involved is less than twenty thousand dol- lars. What explains the agitation of this mat- ler in a way designed to cast reflections on the President, the Secretary of War, and the officers ef the army whose names are mentioned? And whence, originally, came these terrible disclosur Certainly no re- spectable zen of Cuba ccmplained of the allowant To every such person they jus- titled themselves upon their very face. Did the compiaint come from those who have pad Yeason to regret the presence of Amer- jean authority in Cuba? Have the crea- tures whose occupations have been de- d by the abolition of the cock pit, the bull ring. and the infamous lottery plant, been moved to try to revenge themselves ot. the officials who have given to Havana irst experience of real order and a fair of moral health? And to the out- ngs of these people have the Ulttle- taitle of the barracks and the backbitings 1 clubs been added? There may be those in Havana who, for the reasons suggested, may denounce the American uniform and take pleasure in throwing mud at those who wear it, but it is difficult 10 understand why anybody tn the United States should be willing to echo any democratic be made for and to aid them. Does leader imagine that votes Mr. Bryan by such procedure? Is it a sane apprais: tuation to suppose the American people will relish and indorse such assaults on the head of the government, and on soldiers of character and distinction who for years have served the country devotedly and unselfishly? es The Queen Leaves Ireland. After a sojourn of a month, Queen Vic- a leaves Ireland today. Her stay has of pleasure to herself and of great fon to i Irish people. She was ed on the of landing with tumul- im, oa her every public ap- has been the signal for y manifestations of loyalty and good Dublin has been crowded with vis- and they, tome! of the city, have carried themselves with a fine spirit of respectful enthusiasm toward iilustrious visttor. This visit will be chronicled by the his- tori ne of the most striking and beau- tiful acts in the queen's long reign. The euggestion was her own, and equally her own has been the manner of its execution. Hence the ate nature of the compli- m™ Irish people, and the generous program nged for expressing {t. Only & woman could have fixed upon a method So KTaclous of manifesting appreciation of hown in battle in defense of and only a woman fit to be a the empire, sovereign would have ventured at eighty years upon an experienc excttement and fatigue. A word of the highest praise is also due to the p of Ireland for the manner in which they have met the queen’s advances. The Irtsh gentleman, in his best estate, 1s the embodiment of heart and good taste. He is one of the best Iving exponents of genuine chivalry. And the Irish gentle- man has been in the forefront for the Irish people in all of these ceremonies. He has given the cue, and has led the cheering. The figure of this venerable woman, trust- ing herself upon a mission of good will to @ land torn with political discord, has touched his sensibilities profoundly, and he has risen to the occasion with an ease and @ grace which reflect upon him and his country the greatest honor and credit. This visit will bear good fruit. All graciousness and kindness do. The effect may not be immediately observable, but it is certain In full time to show itself. And in that day every Irish cheer which on this occasion has greeted the queen on Irish soll will be so much to the good when Irish interests come to be heeded and ad- vanced by a new and liberalized English statesmanship. involving so much to —_—___§_ «co ___ Turkey has been purchasing |Krupp guns When it ought to be saving its money to pey indemnities. ——_ + «+ —__ Almiral Dewey wisely notes that opinions on public questions have been the ruin of many a politician. ——_—_+ ++ —___ ‘The Old Company and the New. Tt ts not difficult to understand what in- fluences are being exerted to secure a post- Ponement of action by the Senate on the pending telephone bill. They may all be traced to a single interest, that of the Bell corporation now Installed here In posses- sion of the fleld. That company, having had several years of opportunity to secure the good will of the public, has utterly failed to do so, It has extorted the maxi- mum of return for only a moderately Sood service; it has neglected all chances to placate Its subscribers; it has defied the command of Congress with regard to its rates, and it has thus Invited opposition and criticism, whereas if it had pursued a placa- tory policy even during the past few months it would now be supported in its monopoly of the fleld by a !arge majority of the citizens of the District. Its protest egainst the incorporation of anvther com- peny, willing to serve the people at a rea- Sonabl rings, therefore, from a@ purely ve, without even the credit of a decent show of fair play. The familiar adage about the dog in the man- ger Was never more applicable than to the rrese: tude of esapeake and Potomac Telephon the local A few figures, given in by one of the would-be Incorporators of the oplicant company, ought to destroy the ense of the old company that Its In- terests are paramount. The Bell company Bow holds 2,518 subscribers under contract, Sncluding 498 government ‘phones, leaving @ subscription list of 2,020 citizens of the District. The new company holds the ac- tual five-year contracts of 2,110 persons, with 1.156 other contracts conditional upon the company securing a charter. Thus the new company stands ready to begin Operetions with 3,20 telephones in actual ‘Rse as soon as it receives its grant and ®ompletes its plant, or over 6) per cent last evening's Star THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1900-16 PAGES. more than the non-government "phones maintained at present by the old company. It is known for a certainty that a very large percentage of the present subscribers to the Chesapeake and Potomac service are on the new company’s lists, so that in case the latter begins work the discrepancy be- tween the patronage of the two corpora- tions will be very heavy. Doubtless the new service will include several times as many ‘phones as the old, even should the government continue Its patronage of the older and far more costly system, which is doubtful. This calculation does not take account of the natural growth of the busi- ness incidental to the cheapening of the rates. It ts not too much to expect that even if the old company should lower its rates in an attempt to drive the newcomer from the field the people would virtually desert the Chesapeake and Potomac cor- poration in a body, so obnoxious has that monopoly made Itself in the years of its arrogant mastery of the field. This view of the situation should appeal strongly to the Senate committee and to the Senate itself. It represents the people of Washington standing practically as a unit demanding relief in this form. Bostpone- ment of actlon means to ignore the wishes of the people—who are most vitally con- cerned—and to defer abjectly to the dic- tates of a corporation which has alienated every particle of local allegiance and has never exerted itself to meet the needs of its unwilling patrons. —_—_—_ «= _____ The Saltan’s Strategy. Abdul Hamid, the wary potentate of the Bosphorus, is playing a foxy game. He has measured the American demands according to European standards and has decided that the United States is bluffing. So he agrees to permit the reconsiruction of the de- stroyed college at Kharput and says no more about paying the claims of the mis- sionaries. It is said that he has heard a whisper from St. Petersburg to the effect that Russia will not allow the United States to adopt measures of force. He js thought therefore to be relying upon his great and good friend the czar to protect him In his procrastination. But if so, he will doubt- less find that there is a difference between the United States applying pressure and the average European power secking re- dress. The United States has no prospec- tive share in the division of the effects of the “Sick Man.” This country is not a possible heir. It seeks only present jus- tice, not future advantage. It is in posi- tion, therefore, to pursue its policy of col- lecting debts without regard for the peace of Europe and with no consideration for the feelings of the ezar or any other power. Having no alliances, it can transact its own business in {ts own way. Russia may, of course, apply pressure here to prevent an effort to hold the sultan to his promises. But there is nothing on record to justify Russia in proceeding further than to file a Protest. The United States does not pro- pose to take possession of any of Turkey's territory. It claims no ports., Nothing in its demands can possibly Interfere with whatever program of future division of spoils the powers may hold in view con- tingent upon the collapse of Turkey. For Russia to make the sultan’s quarrel its own would be the sheerest secking for trouble, which is by no means to be antici- pated from that quarter. It is cabled that the sultan has ordered an admiral to visit this country to observe the building of bat- tleships. Coming just now this is a rather amusing proposition, which, however, is not likely to divert the American attention from the main proposition of the claims, which are virtually certain now to be collected in anner or another. ———___ + = —____ Murderous Strikers. Three quarrelgome strikers in Chicago made a murderous assault upon a group of workmen who had maintained their right to labor upon opportunity and demand re- gardiess of disputes in which they have no concern. One of the latter in repelling the assault shot and Killed the leader of the thugs. This fs the most serlous of a num- ber of such affrays which have occurred in Chicago during the past few days. The chief of police gives warning that the ut- Most protection will be given to men who are seeking to work peaceably during the current strike troubles. His decision wil be warmly applauded by the majority of citizens not only of Chicago but of other cities as well. No law of economy or mor- ality justifies a penalty of death for the simple act of honest labor. The right to work 1s equal in the eyes of the higher law to the right to live. Putting fine dis- tinctions aside and regardless of the wire- drawn arguments of those who advocate force in strikes, the fact remains that the man who takes the place of a striker is entitled to the protection of the law just as the striker himself, while peaceable, 1s entitled to that protection. If by purely moral suasion the strikers can prevent workmen from accepting offers from em- loyers they are justified in exerting the utmost efforts in that line; but when the fist of force or the weapon of threat is raised to intimidate the striker loses his rights under the law and becomes a men- ace to society. The deplorable conditions in Chicago are the result doubtless of over- organization among the workmen, who are, as a rule, contented with thelr tasks and are in many cases forced out of employ- ment in “sympathy.” The great majority of strikers are well-behaved and reason- able, being subservient to the orders of leaders, sometimes to the evil advice of agitators. It ts the rare exception that one of them attempts violence, and when- ever that occurs it fs to the best inter of the strikers and the workingmen as class that the assafled person strike in de- fense quickly and surely, as did the Chi- cago man. —__ + +» —___ The convention hall at Kansas City will be equipped with tiers of circus seats. Weether Mr. Bryan is to hold the position of ring master will be demonstrated soon after the performance starts. ~ +02 - Kentucky has the satisfaction of know- ing that so long as a grand jury ts kept busy with indictments, {ts members are not so likely to get loose and participate in the hestilfties. —___+ «+ —___ The Sultan of Turkey should remember that merely being a good hand at a mas- sacre does not make a man a Napoleon of finance. a ag eee Perhaps {t ts just as well that Mr. Debs is too busy with polities to devote his time to the labor troubles In Chicago. ——_ +++ Mr. Quay refrains from offering any of these trite remarks about retiring tu private life. ———_~ = _____ Too Honest for Tammany. New York politics presents a most pecu- Mar complication Just at present which is worthy of study. One of the officials who was put in office in Greater New York by Tammany votes along with Mayor Van Wyck was Bird 8. Coler of Brooklyn, the controller. He was chosen because he was belleved to be honest and Tammany felt the need of appealing in at least one particular to the sympathies of the decent voters. But Coler has proved a thorn in the flesh. He has been entirely too honest for Tam- many’s purposes. He has squelched yari- ous schemes of the sachems, has opposed the mayor In sundry Items of municipal finance, has kept the tightest of grips on the public purse and has in general played havoc with the program of free and easy expenditure which a return of the Tiger to power foreshadowed. Incidentally in pur- suing this course Coler has made himself very popular with the people who do not hold strict allegiance to the Hall, even though he has caused the braves to grum- ble at such a display of virtue in a pub- | fr lic administrator. Coler has still some time to serve as con- troller, and the Tammany program now is to save a remnant of the spoils which pos- session of the offices should have produced. He can not be dropped, so he must be pro- méted. Acccordingly he is now being boomed for governor by the Tammany peo- ple with just as much unction as though he were dear to the Tammany heart and loved for his excellence. If by good man- agement he can be persuaded to run for governor it is believed that he wouid drop the controllership. If elected he is of course eliminated from the municipal situa- ton. If defeated and he has meanwhile held on to his office at least a check has been given to a movement which it is the Teal purpose of the Tammany leaders to side-track, namely, a boom for Coler for the mayoralty. Coler as governor would be but faintly influential in the metropolis for the suppression of "Tammany. But Coler as mayor would be a terror to the faithful. Coler's defeat for the governor- ship, it is believed, would hurt his chances for the mayoralty. So the Tammany game is open at both ends, as far as the city government is concerned. It all illustrates how hollow is the Tam- many pretense of good government. When a man becomes too strict In his morality to be swayed to dishonest purposes he must be shaken off. What is wanted is compla!- Sant obedience to the law of spoils. The test now lies between the people's discern- ment of a clean administrator and the power of the Hall to force its constituency into obedience to the game of unloading an over-honest public servant. The latest engagement with the Filipinos should be sufficient to convince Aguinaido and his officers that armor and bolo men are as far behind the march of civilization as some of the anti-expansion arguments. ——____+ «= ____ Mr. Quay will appreciate-the fact that the task of disciplining Mr. Hanna is a very heavy contract, —_—_+<+____ In the case of Mr. Roosevelt and the vice presidency the office appears to be seeking the man. SHOOTING STARS. Shocked. “Perhaps you would like to look at this magazine,” said the man with an out-of- style silk hat. “What's in it?" asked the square-jawed man with big har:ds, who occupied the seat beside him in the railway car and who in- sisted on talking. n article on new discoveries with refer- ence to the solar system. ” “Nope. It makes me tired to hear dese people dat don't know de Marquis of Queensberry rules from @ dairy lunch bill o° fare tryin’ to talk wise. What he means Is de solar plexus.” May. They sing a song of blooming May And seek to wake our smiles anew, But man refuses to be gay. Alas! His taxes then are due! Sure. “Your husband has a heap to say about how the county shall be run,” said the neighbor. “I reckon he takes hisself fur a purty smart man.” “I reckon he doe said Mrs. Corntosse!. “But I don’t ‘low he's ever goin’ to set the world on fire.” “No, not if he has to git out himself an’ chop the wood fur kindlin’ to start the blaze." Misanthrople. § “Politics,” said the man whose chances for a nomination had just been spolled, “is in a mighty bad way.” “That has always been said about poli- tics. Yes. But it’s worse than ever. It sets the laws of nature completely at defiance. There couldn't have been any more per- fect ample of the survival of the un- fittes Too Mild. “Do you think there will be harmony at your next political gathering?” asked the friend. “Harmony!” echoed the boss. ‘The word is too mild. Tt implies that somebody be- sides me will have a voice in the proceed- ings. My friend, itll be one grand sweet solo.” The Ideal and the Mercantile. “Oh where are the poets,” the critics ask, “To tell how the roses bloom? Oh, why do the muses neglect the task Of lightening care and gloom? We must search far back through the weary yea For lays to brighten this vale of tears, And bid us smile and restrain our fears So long as the roses bloom.” But a poet, faith, must have common joys, As well as the rose’s bloom, And on soap and dry goods his pen em- ploys, For clothes and a furnished room. It 1s misguided and most unfair To scold, when to commerce he turns his ware, And think that he ought to exist on air So long as the roses bloom.” ——e»—_____ A Spelling Reform. From the Cincinnat! Commercial Gazette. The bill dealing with the former Spanish Island of Porto Rico, which aroused so much interest in Congress and throughout the country provides, among other things, that the name of the island shall hence- forth be spelled “Porto Rico," instead of Puerto Rico, This Is decidedly a step in the right direction. As well might we have re- tained “Nouvelle-Orleans” for New Orleans, as keep the purely Spanish title of the is- land which so gladly accepted our govern- ment. No American thinks of pronouncin; Mexico after the Spanish form, “Mekico. We all pronounce the letter “x” in that word as it sounds in English, and not as “k,” as it sounds in Spanish. If the Frenchman may insist on calling London and Philadelphia “Philadel- we are surely entitled to pronounce every letter in the words “Paris” and “Lyons.” It is the undoubted right of the English-speaking peoples to anglicize for- eign proper names. It does not hurt the foreigner, and gives more of smoothness and regularity to our own form of speech. We never call Spain “Espana,” nor Vienna “Wien,” nor Brunswick “Braunschweig.” Our ancestors long ago anglicized the names of foreign countries, cities, rivers and lakes to suit their own convenience; and we have, especially in regard to our own possessions, an indisputable right to anglicize the names of places connecting them With a blighting foreign rule, which their and our best interests should, In every way, consign to practical oblivion. —— Lack of Water at the Exposition. From the Philadelphia Public Ledger. ‘The Mttle fire which broke out at the Paris exposition on Monda may have a very beneficial effect on that institution. It was a trifling affair and easily subdued: but it demonstrated an alarming lack of water. It took the firemen ten minutes to get a stream on the blaze, and it is said that if the fountains had been playing no water could have been had until they were turned off. The object lesson for the expo- sition authorities ts that, if they would subdue a more serious ‘fire, which, of course, may break out at any time, they must make great improvements in’ their water facilities, and, if they are sensible, this will be done at once, —_$—<$_-eo____ Dental Surgeons in the Army. From the Philadelphia Medical Journal. It seems strange, when one thinks of it, that the appointment of dental surgeons in the United States army should have been left to the present time. Both the dental and the medical professions will cordially indorse the movement started by the Intro- duction of a bill into the Senate, authoriz- ing the surgeon general to employ not to exceed one contract dental surgeon for every one thousand men. The bill provides that three of the number shall constitute an examining board, also supervising the practical work of others. = STUMPH Bedding Co., 7th and K. Manufacturers of Bedding. Ours is the,only Mattress Factory in, the District. “Stumph”’ [lattresses, ‘Stumph’, Pillows, ‘Stu ’ Couches, “Stumph”’ Beds, give the utmost satisfaction in comforf*and service, and they’re guaranteed. Aren't they the kind you want? Those Parlor Chairs =that need UPHOLSTERING and RE- COVERING ought to come to us. We're experts. Know the business from A to Z Our charges are lower than you'd expect for finest work. Mattresses Remade-- made over completely—so you'll sleep comfortably on them. We make Mat- tresees. Know all about them. That's why we can remake them so well. Your Carpets are cleaned without the slightest in- jury when WE do the cleaning. OUR DRY-ATR PROCESS takes out all the Gust and grit—tut doesn't harm fabrics or colors. Wago It STUMPH BEDD u ——i] About Cleaning YOUR SUIT. We clean Men's Suits for $1 oP Our, method makes the suits look Ike new. Ladies’ Gowns cleaned—Wool, $1.50 up; Silk, $2 up. Expert Cleaners and Dyers. B. KE. WHEATLEY, 1068 Jefferson av., Georgetown, ap2v-124 € Southdown 3 : Spring Lamb and Washington Dressed Beef. HE two meats that bave made Keaue's name fa- mous among good Ivers. Not that we don’t bandle all kinds of eboice meats. m4 We do. But we make a % specialty of our Southdown Lambs © and Washington Dressed Beef. Al- ways fresh, tender and jutey. eT. T. : Fa EY x ; P ALVARO AVA ATAAY fs 49-51 Center Market—® Wholesale Row. * ap2t-th. tu wee ee Proper Canes and Umbrellas. “STETSON” HATS Fe Men. STETSON HAT enhances Mths man’s appest- ance. We show the *') raw-edge styles — the -popular Soft Tats — also the Derby, Tourist and Golf styles. J. ¥.,DAVIS’ SONS," ra New Vermont MAPLE | SUGAR. | UST feceived, direct from Vermont, the first pure bs Maple Sugar, from first run of sap. Pér tb.,’17¢.; 3 Ibs. .50¢, ; ‘Little & Page, 1210 F Street. ‘Good Things to Eat."" 4 ap26-th.s.1,28 ore ad ae Books for “Tots.” Brightly colored Picture and Story Books— with linen leaves and covers—that the Httle folks can't, tear. Interesting, wholesome Books for “Young An Books that the girls will enjoy reading, and should read. (Painting and Drawing Books, Se. up. C. C. PURSELL, 418 9th St. NEW BOOKS, STATIONERY AND ENGRAVING. ap26-th,s,tu,14 RLARNEY “= E much admired § 1; this season by men of fastid- nnn ings are ious tastes. TT We ure showing a complete Mne—aleo French ‘Tronaerings. = ‘GNYDER & Vy cop {Tailors & Importers, 1111 Pa. Av. tod J i Aap 26-th, 0,20 rome ramadan mM tM om ma ten eM Fashion’s Latest ‘*Fads”’ INHATSIs most a daily occurrence. The always some- thing new—unlque—and different in Millinery to be seen here. ‘Trimmed Hats—and Un- trimmed Hats, with all the trimming accesso- ries. You'll be interested ln this display—come, Mrs. C. Stiebel, 1113 G St. opera er on TT aT a TT STYLISH BOYS' SHOES. | Rushing Our Russet Shoes are = Tushing other styles § SHOES. ose eras eee ee ® Theses ook ‘cool, and ———_——-—— ours ure made to give eee 6 © 8 © true foot comfort, $3.50 Up. A Be nD i @ Cound Sons, 931 Pa. Ave. uh24-78t. 80 STEAMER on Stesmer Trunks are espectall. “ee | pute tor ‘Strength and Lightness. Also Zeitiine f handsome Steamer Rugs, $7 and $10. “LUTZ & CO., 497 PA, AVE. TRUN KS. oem ap 26-204 = 25c. JA = 18 Hor on a jar of Preserves is a giarantee of finest tmality, Seems a shame to sell these delicious Preserves for only 25c. jar. But it’s an fron- clad rule here to carry. no delicacies over from one season to aaotiae. ‘That's the one “Bishop” California « Preserves focctne st reduction. 25¢. 3 “A 1 AMS, 2c. jar— Bal H 347 OOvVer g N.Y. av. on aa te Tier Croomriee. , Wines, Bte. Seugg YS NDE SN Soe apesste 1449 N at. aw. Woodward & Lotbrog, Toth, rith and F Sts. N. W. Why We Have a Regular Weekly Remnant Day Sale. Remnants are the bane of our business, or would be, if we allowed them to accumulate. They destroy the effectiveness of the stock; therefore we sell them for what they'll fetch. This policy gives to our merchan- dise the clean; fresh, handsome appearance for which it is noted. Special attention is directed to this week’s remnant sale, because all sorts of remnants are here in greater quantities than usual, and, owing to this fact, are to be offered at very low prices in order to assure an im- mediate clearance Several larger lots of goods are also to be offered, at prices to prove of interest to those with present or prospective needs. Bargains in Rich Black Silks, Comprising desirable weaves for skirts, petticoats, waists, ete., and con- sisting of small quantities and ends of pieces which we are desirous of closing’ out. 42 yards Narrow Satin Striped Taffetas. 85c. a Yard. Regular Price, $1.15. 85 yards Narrow Striped Satin Duchesse. 95c. a Yard. Regular Price, $1.25. 53 yards Corded Broche Satin Duchesse. $1.00 a Yard. Regular Price, $1.50. 63 yards Moire Striped Satin Duchesse, extra heavy quality. “$1.15 a Yard. Regular Price, $2.00. Bargain in Silk Waist Patterns. 45 Waist Lengths of Striped Taffeta Silks, yards, at the following special prices: varying from 31% to 414 51.75 to $3.50 Each. Regularly, $2.65 to $5.00. Firet thor. Bargain in Men’s Linen Handkerchiefs. 50 dozen Men’s All-linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, with colored printed. borders, i in masculine styles. Special Price, 4 for 50c. Men's store—First floor. Bargain in Embroidered Doylies. 50 dozen Doylies, with scalloped edges, embroidered in colored wash silks; size 8x8 inches. $1.50 a Dozen. Regular Price, $2.25. 20 dozen Doylies, similar to above, size 4x4 inches. $1.00 a Dozen. Linen Department—Second floor. Regular Price, $1.59. Oriental Rugs at Half and Less. Another lot of Oriental Rugs has been withdrawn from regular stock, because of some defect or other, and will be offered tomorrow at half and a quarter regular prices There are some exceptionally good -specimens of Daghestans, Carabaghs, Shirvans, Guendjes and Massoules, antique and modern, and they are bargains Excellent for summer hotel and cottage use. 35.00 Each. Were $6.50 to $30.00. $7.50 Each. $10.00 Each. Were $12.00 to $18.00. Were $15.00 to $30.00. $15.00 Each. Were $18.00 to $35.00. ‘Third floor, Clearance Sale of Upholstery Stuffs. Fine Imported Brocades, Satin Damasks, Figured and Plain Ve- lours, Cotton Tapestries, Jute Armures and other fine drapery and up- holstery stuffs. These are patterns which have been discontinued by the importer and cannot be duplicated, hence we have marked them at just half price to close them out at once. L They are very elegant goods and are in lengths suitable for chair, sofa and divan covers, draperies, panels, couch covers and various other purposes. Plain Velours. #4 varis, reseda green, from $1.60 to Te, @ yd. and: $1 Te. marco, from $2.50 Velours. dark green, from $4.00 to aay a yd. maroon, from $4.00 to a ya. green. from $3.50 to $1. crimson, from $3.50 to $1. 3" a ‘ya. Figured BY, yards, 3% yards, Bis yards, yards, Brocade Velours. 3% yards, green and crimson, from $3.75 to $1.88 ‘ands, olive and gold, from $4.50 to 82. Bi yards, blue and gold, from $450 to $2.25 3% yards, dark blue, from $4.50 to 82.25 a 5 Odd Lots of Lace Curtains. Clearance sale of 2-pair lots of Lace Curtains at the following re- duced prices: . 2 pairs Irish Point, from $6.50 to $4.50 pair. 2 pairs Irish Point, from $7.00 to $5.00 pair. 2 pairs Irish Potnt, from $5.00 to $8.75 pair. pairs Irish Point, from $7.00 to $5.00 pair. pairs Cluny, from $6.00 to $4.00 pair. pairs Cluny, from $8.50 to $5.50 pair. prs. Embroidered Muslin, from $4.00 to $2.50 pr. 2 prs. Bmbroidered Muslin, from $3.50 to $2.00 pr. 2 prs. Embroidered Muslin, from $3.00 to $1.75 pr. 2 to tote te In Connection With the Above We Offer 50 Pairs Ruffled Muslin Chamber Curtains At 60c. a Pair. Second floor Regular Price, $1.00. | Millinery Department. For Friday’s selling we have given remnant prices to every Trimmed Hat in stock showing the slightest sign of having been handled; also to all those that have been on show over a week. Very stylish and pretty effects are represented. We have reduced them to the uniform price of $3.00 each. Among them are the following: 1 Black Hat, made up of straw, net, pink roses and purple violets, 1 Pink Silk ‘Hobbs’ Hat, with black velvet bow. 1 Blue Straw Turban, with bow of blue and tan straw braid. 1 Panama Saflor, trimmed with red silk and straw braid. 1 Straw Braid Hat, trimmed wittr yellow silk and white wings. 1 Ret aud Black Straw Toque, trimmed with rib- bon velvet. 1 Black Saflor, trimmed with cowslips and violets, 1 Violet Toque, made of real French violets, trimmed with a hendoome straw cart sod violet “ms $3.00 Bach. Reduced from $5.00 & $7.00 Sevond floor. Muslin Underwear Dept. 4 Womer's White, Petticoats. Spanish fonnce {rimmed with Insertion and lace rutile. from $3.50 to $2.75 each. 6 Women’s Cambric Gowns, yoke of lace and in- sertion, finished off with lace ruffle, beading and . Reduged from $2.50 to $1.75’ each. ‘omen's Caubric Chemises, dee ry on neck and finished off wit! A from $1.00 to Toe. each. 3 Women's Cambric Corset Covers, trimmed with insertion and tucks. Reduced from 50c. to Ze. ea. 10 Women’s Cambriec Corset Covers, trimmed with lace on neck and sleeves. ced from 75c. to ‘Soc. each, Second floor. Corset Department. G pairs 1. O. Corsets, ent ors heavily boned with roal whalebone; yizes aaa 2 Reduced $3.50 eSorecs eats soiled; size 28. Re- 00 pale 20 and 21. Reduced sce? 84, 36 and 38. Reduced izes 4 Bust Girdles: from $3.00 to $1.50 each, ‘Second floor. Infants’ Department. 1 Children’s White Pique Coat, elaborately trim- med with insertion and embroidery, finished with oad rthbon. Reduced from $13.00 to $5.50. 1 Children’s White Pique Coat, Hubbard style, trimmed with, fine embroidery and insertion. Ke- duced from $19.00 to YGaildren’s French Hand-made Caps, of fine tucks and insertion, trlinmed with lace aud ribbon. Cuced from $3.00 to $4.00 eac! 7 Children's India Linon Waist Drewes, trimmed With insertion, embroidery and lace. “Ieduced from $5.50 am $4.00 to $1.50 ‘each, . ‘Second fico! Housefurnishing Dept. 6 Cramb Sets. Reduced from 35c. to 10¢. each. 7 papenoet) Soap Dishes. Reduced from 35c. to Se. L é ina Canisters, chipped. Reduced from 5c. bottom Wash Bollers. Reduced trom S5e. to 1 Hat Hack, *yeith mirror, damaged. Reduced from $3.25 to $1. 1 4-foot Step Ladder, damaged. Reduced from 40c. to 250. Fifth floor. ete Department. re Women's S-button Snetle Gloves, tan ood Seayec aise Reduced from oe to Te. pec wate Gloves; sizes ‘SOc. pair. of big te tear hast ae on Men’s Department. 6 sults Oxford Cloth Pajamas, pink and blue, small and large sizes. educed from $2.50 to $1.00 suit. 12 suits Madras Pajamas, small. medium and large sizes. Reduced from $3.00 to $2.00 suit. 16 Men’s Navy Blue Flannel Shirts; collar sizes 17 and 18." Reduced from $1.50 to $1.00 each. 8 pairs Men's White Stuttgarter Drawers, light welght; sizes 36. “Iteduced from’ $1.85, sizes T, $2.15 and $2.30 to $1.00 pa ed from $1.50 to 50c. pair. 13 pairs Men's Light "Tan Gloves, sotled: TH, 1% a » Reduce Fist’ Boys’ Furnishing Dept. 25 Boys’ Puff Scarfs. Reduced from 25e. to 2 for 2c. dark colorings. Reduced 18 Boys’ Knot Scarfs, from 2e, to 3 for Be. 4 Boys’ Negligee Shirts, 2 collars and 1 patr of a to mateb; size 12. Reduced from $1.00 to each. 25 pairs Bors: Cotton Bicycle Hose, stri Redubed trot ae. to i Se. pair. ne wie aca First floor—adjoining Sfeats Department. Linen Department. 1 Hematitched Damask Table Cloth, ards. Reduced from $10.00 to $7.50. a= 1 Hemstitched Damask Set, cloth 24%x5 yards. Reduced from $22.50 to $12.50. 1 Hemstitched Damask Set, cloth 2jx3% yanis, Reduced from $18.00 to $10.00. 0 Dam atten Table Clothe, 3 X Reduced from | $2.65 to $2.00 semis 70 John S. Brown & Sons” Daninak Table Cloths, sizes 2x2% to 2x8 yards, solled, at 25 per cent less than regular prices, Secoud floor. Blanket Department. 1 Plain Silk Fiderdown Comfort. Reduced trom Fe Plain ‘Sil Riderdown Cou Reduced from Plain Riderdown Comfort. ee 50 to $10.00. sais 2 Silk and Sateon Comforts. Reduced trom $10.00 1 Sateen Comfort. Reduced from $6.00 to $4.00. 1 patr 12-4 All-wool Summer Blankets, auvject to mill imperfections. Rednoed from $5.00 1 pair 12-4 Summer Wool Blankets, scuoct ‘to mill imperfections. Reduced from $7.50 to $5.00¢ J Roman Blanket, solled. Reduced from $i. 4 Single Co Reduced to 75c. Second floor. te red Belspreads, bige, red and brown, each, Black oor Department. h All-wool Creponette. Reduced 0 for 00 elk yeas Seinck Sak and Woot Crepon. Reduced from $6.13 to $3.00 for piece. 2% yards 50-inch All-wool Cheviot. Reduced from se to $170 tee Aen i) a yards Al-w aes rmure. Reduced from 2 yards “Teint Alt wool Diagonal | Camel's Hair, Tgduced from $5.00 to $2.76 for yal h All-wool Black and White. Re- aca toen $225 to $2 for 4 yards 46-Inch All-wool Wh. inlpeard $8.00 to $6.50 for plece. a8 ans Reduced from 44-inch Silk and Wool Crepou. Reduced to $5.00 for piece. "3h Fards 44-inch Salk” apd Wool Bengaline, Te- duced “from $8.44 to $8.00 for pi First for. Jewelry Department. 4 any. Ribbon ons — oboe. each. and oxidized buckles. Reduced from 10 Iyy fed French = sed roel Beir Buckles. Red from 50c. to 25c. cs eee Fan Chains. Reduced from $1.00 Be epee ze Jeweled Hat Pins. Reduced from ie Boor. Hosiery Department. Suit Department. 8 Handsome Navy Blue and Black cnet Suits, silk lined thre yughout; sizes 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42. Reduced irom $30.00 and $3800 to $14. 50 each. 2 Small Scotch Plaid Cheviot Skirts, silk lined. Reduced from $20.00 to $7.50 each. 4 Alliinen Burlap Skirts. duced from $5.00 to $1.50 ene fray Brondeloth apri o Mined, rule trimmed. "Rteduted “from “#13 5.00) 7 Taffeta Silk Watets, 32, 34. 40 and 42. Red; to $2. brown and tue, Re- satin uced from $12.50 to tarked and corded: st luced from $5.00 and $7. ported Pique Wi pink and 1 em. froidery trimmed: sises 36, 38 and 40. Reduced from $3.75 to $1.50 eae: Tight Blue Heneletia ‘Tea Gown. «ilk sibbon trimming; size 36. Reduced from $15.00 10 $7.50. 2 Challie Wrappers, satin atriped ribbon trim- mange: sizes 32 and 34. Reduced from $6.75 te “Thind Moor. Tlisses’ Department. 4 Girls” Plaid. back Golf Capea, ecith, tae one ey, ee: educed from $7.50 and §8.75 to 50 6 Girls” Sk-lined Covert Cloth Reefers: sizes 6, 8.10 and 12. Reduced from $7.50 to $2.50 each 7 Giris’ All-wool Cheviot Reefers, very prett mixtures, with large sailor collars, braid trimmed: sires 4. 6, 8 and 10. Reduced from $6.7 mires 4. 6. a rom $6.75 to ‘Third floor. Boys’ Department. 9 All-wool Satlor Blouse pe 11 and 12. Reduced from §5. Sees 21 ama 12." Reduced from 5 and $7.56 to 15 Navy Biue Cheviot sien, 8. 9, 10, 12, 14 and 15. o, avy Blue Mackintoshes, with capes; sizes 3 pitduced from $2.50 to $1.00 each sand Cape, a miscellaneous lot, consisting of ae and winter styles. Reduced from 3e. mg to 25e. each. floor. Canned Goods Dep We have several odd lots of Qunned and Package Goods, which "to close mt at once, we Reduced from 100. to Te. phe. Rekaxke Ammonia Reduced from Mc. to Be. bet. rie Powdered Laundry Starch. Reduced from — and Mocha Goffe. Reduced ‘a and Mocha Coffee. Reduced °. Th. Southwick’s Reef Extract, 2-07. size, reduced from 25c. to 1We. jar; 4-02. sire, reduced from 40, two jar. Swift's Beef Extract, 2-02. size. redaced from foc. to Ble, Jars dor. ‘ine, teduced from Be. te Jar. Eroke & Blackwell's Pickles, Reduced from c. Jar. Reduced froin Qe. to Mie. Th. Merry W: Reduced from 8¢. to Se. Cleveland Haking Powder, 42-1b. can Kendiiced Rednerd from De. Soap. Reduced to 6 « “Fifth floor. Shoe Department. 10 pairs Women’s Patent Laat » pair. SD) its Mise Button Shoes: sizes 11 a m4, J ae he eg tele und 38 Ca. ee 2.12% wud D trot 0 lz won Juve mi $2.00 to $1.00 pr cones Wild Herman; bow Be. cops. istle Murray and Original price $1.40; cloth, 1mo. ops 10, copes An Opal, Verses, by Ednah Proctor Clarke 16me. “Original price $1.00; now Robert Bu mann; | 12m Te Story of a we + Wai b L2my,, cloth. yng ed Original price $1.00; how Architectural Acoustics, by ELH. Kelly, and M. EA treatise on the act of sound application required fn the construct lo audience ryoms. “Half leather binding. « price $3.00; now 50c. copy. estes re uw Inland Vosage, by Robert Louis Ste- oth, 16m0. Original price $1.00; now ve. cs Hrothers and Stran by Agnes Blake orothy. Prescott): cloth, "16mo. i imice $1.00; wow ibe copy. _ Basenent. Art Department. 1 Hand-embroidered Sofa Pillow. Reduced from $9.00 Co 83.00. sb Hand- embroidered Sofa Pillow. Reduced from Stumped Linen Table Covers. Reduced from ey 33 to Te. each, Stamped — Pillow Covers. Reduced from si oo SOc. each. ‘$ Laundry Begs. Reduced from 25c. to 15e. each, First floor. Picture Department. 1 Medallion, with 3 mocnt ouk frame, religious subjec to ae Long Picture, suitable for Ubrary— composed ot 6 fe ‘tures, “The Elements of a Government.” Re- duced from $20.00 to $10.00. 1 Frieze of the Prophets, by Sargent, Boston Library, In architectural frame. from $12.00 4 in carbon tints and Reduced fron $5.00 from the Keducod “The Good Shepherd,"* in ‘with gilt trimmings. Reduced ‘Oak Frames, natural wood finish, sizes 8x10, reduced from 30c. to Ue. each; sizes lxI2, re- dnced from 35c. to 15e. each; sines Mxid, reduced from 450. to 23c_ each. & Photograph Frames, with 4 and 5 openings. Reduced from 50c. to 25c. each. Fourth floor. Toy Department. 1 set Doll Furniture. Reduced from $1.00 to 250. 1 Mechanteal oy. | Kedueed from $1.09 to Bc. 1 Ox Cart. Reduced from $1.25 to Bde. 1 Typemriter. Reduced from $1.50 to 50c. ron Boat. Reduced from S0c. to Ibe. 1 Doll House, Reduced trom Soc. to 160. 2 German Dolls, reduced from $1.50 to Sic. each: 2. reduced from’ $1.00 to Buc. each, I seduced from $2.00 to $1.00. 2 Fine Kid-body Dolls, Reduced from $1.50 to 50ec. ench, I. rednced from §1.50 to Te. 1 Fine Dressed Doll 6, reduced from $1.00 to Sic. S Yellow Kid Dulis, ‘Recuced frum 10. 20 Se. Fourth floor. Furniture ae 1 Solid Oak Bookcase, 4 shelves, all adjustable, Reduced from $6.75 to $5.00. 1 Folding Osk Bookcase, 4 shelves, slightly Gam- aged. Reduced from 95 to $2.75. 1 Bamboo Corner What-Not. 5 ‘shelves, strongly made, slightly marred. Reduced from $2.05 te 00, 1 Imitation Mahogany Table, with lower shel French legs, fancy edges, slightly marred. Red: from ihitner § to $5.00. rater: tired lined wi green. Reduced from 00 to $18.00, Fourth floor. signe China Department. 1 Decorated re ae Dinner Set i dishes — Reduced from og, to $1 roe aged. “Medueed from $8.00 to 80.850? Reduced from 75e. to 25e. euch. 6 White _— Jars, subject to slight imperfec- mm 75c. to