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THE EVENING STAR
WASH 1NGTON.
\\ KDM^DAY Janr *J?, 1KOH.
CHUSUV S. .\Olt9 . sailor.
T11K KVEM.NG SIAK hu? a regular
ititd iirriuaucut Family llreuiatinu
much more lliuu the vombiued clr
vuhitiuN of the other Wnshlnffton
dallies. Am a Kem a nil Advertising
lfediuia it has mo ??ayetitor.
C7in order to avoid delays, on ac
couat of pcrsosiil abaenrr, letters t<?
THE: STAR shoald aot he addressed
to auy individual connected wltli the
office, but nimply to TUB STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
meats, arfordlns to tenor or purpose.
Alleged Extravagance.
In the Ho"se debate last Monday two
.sensible and well informed legislators,
Hr presentatlves Pitr.ey and Dockery, united
in the criticism that the District Commis
sioners and the people and press of Wash
ington ari? disposed to large and extrava
gant public expenditure, and that there is
no public sentiment here in the direction
of ece?t:om>. The wild ranting concerning
the people of the capital based on ignor
ance and sometimes on petty, personal
spite, in which Individual Congressmen oc
casionally indulge, may be safely disre
garded. but the deliberate criticism of such
men as Pitney and Dockery deserves seri
ous consideration.
The extravagance imputed Is not that of
disbursement, but of requests to Congress
for appropriatlve legislation. As Mr. Dock
ery worded It. his statement being indorsed
by Mr. Pitney:
"The District Commissioners and the
people of this District in my Judgment are
fairly subject to gcod-natured criticism for
asking more in their estimates than the
District is entitled to receive. But after
We have made our appropriations i think
every District Commissioner within the
ten years has honestly and economically
disbursed the public money.*'
It is conceded that the Commissioners
perform the executive function of disburs
ing the public money honestly and econom
ically. but it Is charged that In their rec
ommendations to Congress concerning the
manner in which that body should perform
the legislative function exclusively reserved
to it by the Constitution they are guilty of
extravagance. In which they are aided and
abetted by the press and people of the Dis
trict.
The law under which the Commissioners.
?> honest and economical In the perform
ance of their own characteristic duties are
supposed to tempt Congress to extrava
Kance in the performance of its own ex
clusive functions is the orgarflc act of 187s
This law provides that the Commissioners
?-.hall submit annually their estimates of
municipal expenditures for the succeeding
>eur. These estimates are. of course, mere
suggestions, of no force unless approved by
i ongreos. The law further says:
? To the extent to which Congress shall
approve of said estimates Confess ?hu
?hePre^rr'and 'the*mOUrU,of f,ft> P*r centum
'&S2TZ -SS SME'Sff'Es $
fsssy-rc^m^ st*<~ &
The law evld -ntly contemplates that the
submission of estimate. and their approval
w ho i> or in part by Congress shall precede
the levy of local taxes, and that this levy
Shall be limited to an amount equal to one
halt of these approved estimates. But in
practice Congress puts thj cart before the
,he rate and assessment
determine the_tax levy of a given
J ear In advance of and without reference
O the estimates of expenditures for that
,Slru'Vhe "vy is not ?*sed upon the
stimites, th? estimates are naturally based
upon the tax levy. Since the annual reve
nue from local taxeo is under the law to be
)uBt on<?half of the approved estimates for
*U?ar- <*?*>- approves in advance
estimates to the amount of double the sum
which it thus prematurely levies upon the
i-TStrtct taxpayers.
In practice, therefore, the Commissioners
es.imat- not only the expenditure, but the
legal revenues of the District, and they base
the former upon the latter, up to the point
suggested by the District's municipal needs,
hers can be no extravagance in estimates
J!XPen<1"Ure wh,ch "PPly to legitimate
reeds and in economical amounts only the
aggregate current revenue under the terms
??r existing law.
It is not bettered that the Commission
ers estimates of expenditure have ever
exceeded the estimates of revenue It is
impossible in view of the District's obvious
municipal needs in respect to sewers, water
sviply. schools and other items involving
hr<f".-f^Pt'n'mUre ,h8t ,he current revenue
Should be to., Urge to be wisely expended
>n making improvements absolutely essen
twl to the local welfare.
If the estimates are extravagant the ex
travagance must consist in an unwise se
lection of objects of expenditure, or an
unwise apportionment of amounts among
deserving objects. If any such extrava
g?Ece is suggested to Congress by the
c-mmissioners, it is the duty of our leg
islature to disapprove the objectionable
items of the estimates and appropriate the
money so that it will go the farthest in
treating the obvious and urgent muni
cipal needs of the capital
Responsibility fbr economical appropria
tion of the District revenue is upon Con
?^vely. and the people of the
District far from encouraging any waste
of their tax money call upon their consti
tutional legislators to expend every cent
of It wisely end effectively in promotion of
the local public welfare, and also to en
force conscientiously iind fully the organic
act of 187*. which doubles the value of
their tax dollars in developing the national
capital.
?kl>t! There's a Hen On!
Senator Pettlgrew, In opposing Hawaiian
annexation, has evolved the great thought
that I'nalaska Bay. up near the North
Pole, is a better coaling and naval station
between this country and the Philippines
than Honolulu.
Senator Roach has called forth the tu
multuous applause of Dr. Mary Walker by
his immortal discovery that Hawaii is a
hollow volcanic bubble likely to burst on
our hands at any moment after annexa
tion.
It is the elaboration of great thoughts
like these In speeches of unlimited length
that compels Congress, the government and
the people of the United States to stand
still while the "hens are on."
Spain's refusal to seek peace until after a
decisive defeat is another instance of that
country's devotion to expensive and useless
formality.
The Situation at Manila.
Th? continued go*sip about probable Qer
ccan Interference at Manila causes no alarm
here, nor should It cause any. The Ameri
can case there Is strong of Itself, and, more
over, Is in the best of hands. Admiral
Dewey's guns command the city, and he
has full authority to act. What he repre
sents In the way of courage, discretion and
executive grasp Is well known. The United
States will kxM no slen> while be is on deck.
Ha cannot b, bullied, and It would be very
dUBcult to overreach him. His ships might
b, stronger, but could not be better
manned, and, as h, la said gently J have
Intimated to Prince Henry of Germany,
pw>ple who don't want to get hurt would
do well to keep out of his range.
And then this government 1s sending
troop. In largo numbers to the scene. Thi
ftrst detachment has probably already ar
^prod; U* aooood Jg oa the sea well on the
way. while the third, with General Merritt,
who is to assume full command on shore,
set out from San Francisco this morning.
The United States, therefore, is fully able
to cope with the situation. A11 Interests In
Manila will be protected, Germany's among
the rest.
The United States takes charge at Manila,
now by right of conquest. We arc at war
with Spain, and are stripping her of her
colonial possessions as par* of the program
of conquering her. It Is legitimate work,
and it will go on until the order to halt Is
given here. Nobody else ean give that or
der and have tt obeyed. Later, what shall
be done with these ex-Spanish colonies will
come up, and that, too, wHl be settled by
the United States without foreign dicta
tion. The real friends of the United States
will not attempt dictation, and Other
powers, however strong their desires may
be, will think twice before deciding to In
terfere. .
Gossip centers upon Germany in this mat
ter because of her capers in China. Her
commercial capitalization of a few drops
of missionary blood In that country was an
astounding transaction. Doubtless she de
sires a foothold, too. In the Philippines.
But the Philippines under cover of Ameri
can guns are not China, as Germany and
everybody else may as well understand.
General ??Joe" Wheeler.
The first coirmunlcations received by
General Shafter from In frpnt of Santiago
were signed "Wheeler." They came from
General "Joe" Wheeler, in command of tho
advance guard of the American troops. As
stories of heroes are the order of the day,
that of this hero Is appropriate.
.General Wheeler was one of the ardent
advocates In Congress of freedom for Cuba.
He spoke with earnestness In the debates,
and whenever opportunity offered he voted
In accordance with his sentiments. Seeing
that war was Inevitable, he offered his serv
ices to the government even before war
was declared. His, Indeed, was the first
application placed on file. A graduate of
West Point, distirgulshed for valor shown
In the army of the confederacy, he had
knowledge and experience for field servica
which he knew would profit his govern
ment, and although he had reached an age
entitling him to rest he asked for an as
signment which would send him at once to
the front.
The President gladly complied with the
veteran's wlshei, and clapped the deserved
two stars on his shoulders. General
Wheeler was off at once. He was In cainp
at Cbickamauga the following week get
ting his command Into shape, was among
the first to proceed to the Florida coast,
and was chosen then to go with the first
expedition to Cuba. He was among the
first ashore In Cuba, and was placed by
General Shafter In command of the ad
vance guard. So that the splendid dash
of the American troops which, to the ad
miration of their countrymen and to the
airazement of their enemies, has parried
them almost at a boi:nd to within plain
sight of Saritiagr has been directed in part
by this plucky representative of the tru*i
American spirit.
General Wheeler is sixty-two years old.
Two months ago he was serving in the
House from the eighth Alabama district,
and had not drawn a sword In battle tor
thirty-three years. In a day he passed
from the co incll to the camp, and Is now in
the front rank ir. the thick of war again.
It is stuff like this to which the world pays
tribute everywhere.
Alabama is reaping a liberal share of
glory, but not n ore than she Is deserving.
Mr. Morgan in the Senate urging the an
nexation of Hawaii, Lieut. Hobson in
prison at Santiago for ?n act of the highest
heroism. and General Wheeler at hand
there almost ready to release him, make a
most attractive trio.
Provide for the (unimi?il?M.
It will be a subject for profound regret if
Congress shall fail to provide for a Joint
commission to settle the question In dispute
between this government and Canada. The
House has voted the necessary amount, but
the Senate appropriations committee has
struck the item out. The reason for its ac
tion is not as yet known. An effort will be
made to restore the item, and every con
sideration of national and neighborly inter
est leads to the hope that it may succeed.
In the first place it is a desirable thing in
itself to have no outstanding dillerences
with so near a neighbor as Canada about
matters easy of adjustment; and in the
second place now is an excellent time to
settle all accounts. Canada Is not only our
neighbor but our friend, and we are taking
note of our friends today. Besides, we
have proposed the appointment of a joint
commission, and it would leave the admin
istration in a most embarrassing position
if Congress should negative the matter by
withdrawing money for its support. The
sum asked is only fifty thousand dollars,
and the men who would represent the In
terests of the United States on the commis
sion are among the ablest diplomats we
have and are familiar with all the ques
tions that would come up for actlou.
It Is within the possibilities that Santiago
may be captured by the invaders under
such circumstances as to permit them to
take possession of the four large Spanish
cruisers there bottled. If this should be
uone and the ermsers should be in good
shape, it would perhaps be possible to add
them to the flying squadron that 1s about
to be sent to Spanish waters under Commo
dore Watson. This would Indeed be the
irony of fate. To harrass Spain with her
own ships would be too much for the Cas
I ti:ian nature to endure. It ought to prove
the last stroke.
Lieut. Victor Blue, of the Suwanee, has
again distinguished himself by his cour
ageous work in inspecting the Spanish
lines. His first expedition into the enemy's
territory at Santiago resolved into cer
tainty all questions concerning the where
abouts of Cervera's fleet. He has now
returned from another trip into this in
teresting but dangerous region and reports
many facts of undoubted value to. the
blcckaders and invaders.
Richard Croker's latest purchase Is said
to be a ma-amoth New York music hall.
Perhaps he too regards the theater as a
possible political power.
It is to be heptd that Chile'* refusal to
sell warships to Spain is due to a proper
determination to stand by its own hemis
phere.
^ e m _
The christening of the Spanish torpedo
beat "Terror" las proved prophetic in at
manner not originally contemplated.
Cervera would probably seriously con
sider any proposal to trade off his ship* for
a lot of horses and spring wagons.
m o ?
It will not be long before even the type
writer supplies are shut off 1b Cuba.
BsraaeU*.
It has been found on close examfnaatlon
that the mines taken from the bay of
Guantanamo by the American forces had
been prevented from exploding by the
growth of barnacles around the plunger
arms. The theory of construction la that
these arms on being struck by a ship's side
or bottom cause such a Mow to be given
to the explosive contained in the mine as
to produce the desired remit of discharge.
The barnacles choked the pfnngers and
saved the American reesels from deatrue
tic n. Barnacles fouled the vessels of the
Cervera squadron and prevented it Croat
maneuvering in the Caribbean sea to ad
vantage. It is also reverted from Port
Said that Co?fa skips are very fool.
their hulls being loaded with barnacles.
It begins to look as though Spain's trouble
proceeds in all directions from barnacles.
They have grown fast to her body politic,
her corps of legislators, her military and
naval authorities, her rulers. She is, iiv
deed, a barnacle herself upon the civiliza
tion of the dav/n of a new century, and
it is fortunate that the United States now
has an opportunity to scrape away some
of these excrescences and foul growths.
In doing so the American republic ^confers
an inestimable blessing upon all humanity.
m e m
China has suffered aom; financial reverses
lately, but the demand for fireworks this
year promises to go far toward putting the
government on its feet.
Every now and then Tom Watson reaches
up to write his name on the history of the
times. But he uses a very weak brand of
ink.
Spain will not be behind this country in
remembering the Main;, although it will be
done with very different sentiments.
The King of Spain is an example of how
hopelessly a young man's career may ba
wrecked by bad company.
Lieutenant Blue's personally conducted
tours are very popular with this country
SHOOTING STARS.
HnnrMing the Wind.
"Did you say that the Vesuvius Is op
erated by pneumatic pressure?" inquired
one Spanish official.
"Yes," replied the other. "It's mighty
discouraging to see its success, after the
failure of our efforts to run a government
on the same principle." -
A Warn Weather Summary.
Again these rules for health we strike.
There Is no chance to doubt 'em.
Just think up all the things you like
And strictly go without 'em. *
Inavullable.
"What I want you to do," said Senator
Sorghum. "Is to tlx me up some good,
strong arguments for betn' against annexa
tion."
"Well," replied his friend, "you might
urge that It is nonsense for us to want a
lot of bits of land, whose existence is due
to mere volcanic accidents."
"No. that won't do. There's no use of
trying to belittle 'em that way. When you
get right down to It, this earth ain't any
thing much but dirt and water. But that
fact doesn't prevent the sugar trust from
wanting It."
Promise.
"Talk about bright babies!" exclaimed
the proud father. "Talk about children
who are going to be big men some day!"
"But isn't it rather early to prophesy?
He can't talk yet."
"Can't talk! Just listen to him! Of
course he doesn't say anything, but that's
the beauty of it. He's a natural-born
filibuster!"
Anaoy InK
"Human nature is mlphty queer," re
marked one of the sailors in Camara's
fleet.
"The only thing to do is to mind your
own business." replied the other.
"Even that doesn't make much differ
ence. We can't go peaceably away ahd
try to keep out of trouble without arousing
the impertinent curiosity of the whole
world."
Transformation.
Wher. Uncle Jim firbt went away
A congressman to be,
He was as plain a citizen
As one would wish to see.
He seemed right pleased to have a chance
With common folks to mix;
His shoes was number seven and
His hat was number six.
nut everything Ik different now:
His clothes all fit him tight.
They say 1 is bump of self-esteem
Has got to be a sight.
It's queer to see him actln' proud.
And follerln' fashion's tricks.
His hat Is number seven now.
His shoes are number six.
Germany at Manila.
From the I'hilnd lphla Preas.
It must be clear to every one that It Is not
a theory of neutrality but the facts of its
application that determine things at Manila.
Hence, whatever Washington and Berlin
may understand as to the presence of live
German men-of-war in Manila bay Is all
very well, but fo Manila itself the effect
may he entirely the opposite of that diplo
macy declares Is Intended. It is but natural
that with a people so Ignorant, so credulous
and so mercurial as the Spaniards, the os
tentatious effort of German naval officers
to pose as the friend of Spain at Manila has
had a galvanizing effect on Spanish hopes.
Madrid tray have no illusions, Washington
and Berlin may understand one another,
but to Augustl five warships to look after
forty Germans and the "hochs" of happy
officers who have Just finished another
hamper of champagne can only mean one
thing?interference.
Heijce, It is entirely credible that, as the
cables report, he would have surrendered
to Dewey long ago, knowing further resist
ance was useless, were It not that the moral
support of the German vessels gave him
renewed courage, and also that he believed
thtir presence and possible International
intrigues might save him from final humil
iation. It is perhaps most unfortunate for
Aigusti, not Dewey, that Spanish hopes
have thus been raised but to be dashed to
the ground. The Idle musings of German
officers are not official, and hide the facts.
We fear, however much the German good
wishes may be father to the thought, that
It will end in good wishing, and that from
the happy dieam of a Hispano-German alli
ance August! Is to suffer a rude awakening.
When Admiral Dewey refused to allow the
Germans to act as mediators In the matter
of wounded Spanish soldiers he showed con
clusively that he was missing none of the
intrigue and was equal to It, as well as
fully able to crush Spanish incompetency.
It is Idle, perhaps, at this juncture to
ccmpare the American vessels with the
German boats at Manila, but it Is untrue,
a3 reported, that Dewey's fleet Is outcla-ssed.
With the Charleston It distinctly outclasses
the German vessels. Under Admiral Dled
rlch are the Kaiser. Kaiser In Augusta.
Prlnzess William. Irene and Cormoran. All
except the Kaiser, which Is a transformed
battle ship, are protected cruisers of various
grades, none of them having guns of higher
caliber than our six-Inch guns. The Kaiser
has eight ten-Inch guns, and the aggregate
of the fleet is eight ten-Inch guns, twenty
oni six-Inch guns and eight four-inch guns,
b?side other arms of various descriptions,
while Dewey, merely taking the bigger
gt-ns. has on his vessels?without counting
the Monterey?twelve eight-Inch, twenty
five six-lrch, twenty flve-lnch and thirty
four slx-pounders. With the Monterey he
will have two twelve-Inch, two ten-Inch and
six more slx-pounders. while the Monad
nock will add four ten-Inch and two more
slx-pounders.
So much for armament. In the diplo
matic game he will have England's aid. as
she Is hastening extra men-of-war to the
scene, all of which will likely result in (he
German commanders being as correct as
Berlin declares It expects them to be. In
fact, a glance at our own Manila squadron
and palrtng off the Kaiser with the Mon
terey, makes plain how pointed was Dewey's
remark to Prince Henry that he had better
keep the German vessels from between
"him and the enemy." And as things go
now this Is what Diedrleh will do, save a
salute' to the victorious Stars and Stripe* In
the near future.
They WW1 Be Iperscd hy Cverybeiy.
From the St. Loaia Qlnfca Biamial.
The senators engaged In delaying the an
nexation ot Hawaii by parliamentary tricks
are warned by Senator Morgan that tbery
will be spurned by the fathers who have
sons in the PhiHppinea. He might add that
th? American people generally wUl join SB
with the klndrjd of Aom sent across tk?
Pacific to yr?i ?s the fruits ef Dewey's
"If they're Rich's
shoes'they're proper." $
Ten=two F.
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We ar^. pleased to an- < >
nounce thif arrival yesterday
of theyiew white linen Ox
fords, batural linen Oxfords,
tan walking Oxfords and
black walking Oxfords in the
exclusive styles such as are
always shown here. The
shapes are by far handsomer
than they've ever been be
fore, and have that distinc
tiveness which is always
characteristic of the footwear
shown by os.
To start them going with
more than the usual rush we
shall sell for a few days a lot
of Oxfords which were
bought to sell for $4 and
for $2.98. This gives
y you an opportunity to get the
?. most fashionable Oxfords for
\ \ about what they cost us.
Army officers will be glad
to hear that they can now
buy the new tan riding boots
for wear with the new Khiki
suits and the black boots for
wear with the regulation uni
forms. No- matter whether
you're at - Camp Alger,
Chickamauga Park, Tampa
or Key West, we can fit you
perfectly by mail, for Uncle
Sam makes us all neighbors.
Same way with naval officers
and cadets. All the footwear
they need for wear aboard
and on land is here, and it is
the only stock south of New
York of any consequence.
Send us your measure and an
idea of what you want and we
will forward it at once. And
if we cannot suit you from
our stock we shall have any
| thing you want made to
I order.
? We will make a special of
| fering of men's shoes tonior
X row?both high and low?
that will make many new
friends of this store's great
Y army of patrons.
? Lot of men's $4 and $3.50
A tan high- an<J low shoes will
| be offered for $2.98.
? Rich's bring you in touch
X with all that's newest and
? "swellest" id# New York and
Philadelphia."
I 5?
| B. Rice's Sons,
V "High-art loottrear for the elite."
| Ten=tWo F St.
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Drinks
Plenty of delicious cooling drinks
bere. Something especially good to
please every taste. Just a few prices
to show how reasonable everything
is here.
K75-qt. Bottles Pine CaL or Tir
J^is CLARET only $1. Refreshing
CLARET LEMONUDE, 3uc. bottle.
Bryan, N.?'A3ve.
Je29-w,f,m-28
CLARET.
GINGER ALE.
LEMONADE.
LIME J MCE.
o rar IT SYRUPS.
See Amy Bugs
? ? * about tbe bom? this hot weather? Better
? ? ? get a good supply of THOMPSON'S INSEvT
? ? ? POWDER and glw the rooms a thorough
? ? ? aprlnkllng. Thafa tbe thing to keep houi.s
? ? ? free from lmg?. It kills all kinds. 10. 13.
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bargain at |
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Going A^ay Soon ?
this remind you to- write as call
engafBUMBt to hare us nafce a dose* or two
WeTI promise that you'll be well pleased
wtth aa* wash.
W. H. Stalee, 1107 P St.
Punch ana mSTISiT
/ -Jt' 'freshing of all summer
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TOMORROW'S list should contain the best
bargains of the season. Good reason: The
Semi=Annual Inventory occurs Satur=
day, and the Stocktaking Sale, usually ex=
tended to a week and more, is to be crowded
Iqto one day. . Tomorrow is the day.
The list below will serve as a shopping guide.
Silks.
P- raid for best 50c
W&sli Silks. 1b plain
colors. Only 10c yard for
lb-i 39c Fancy Stripe Silks.
Second floor.
Imported.
II yard for 37Vic
Fren?*h Organdies.
10c yard tor 25e Imported
Dimities. 15c yard for 25c
S<otch Ginghams.
Second floor.
Domestic.
yard for 8c to 12%o
Organdies. L a w u a ,
Dimitiea. Mulls, He. Hun
dreds of ends, Including
many dress, wrapper and
waist lengths.
Second floor.
Hats.
for 19c to 75** Uatrlia
med Flats. Black ami
eulers, for ladles, misses
and children.
Second floor.
Trimmed.
for *148 to **/j8
Trimmed Hats.
Forty-eight of them. Cull
early tomorrow for tirst
choice.
Second floor.
Ribbons.
yard for the 17c and
23c Taffeta Kibbons.
l'laln colors and fancy ef
fects.
First floor.
Flowers.
for lie, 19c ami 25c
bench* s. Enough of
them to till a big table.
Second floor.
Nets.
HQr* yard fwr ,b* r,0c
? Dotted Nets and
Laces used for hat trim
ming. All latest effects.
Second floor.
Laces.
yard for 7c to 12c *
Torchon Lac.' Kdg*a
and Insert lot s. Superl?>r
quality, imported from
Ureat Britain.
First floor.
Edges.
Qhf, yard for 12c to 16c
Swiss aud Cambric Em
broidery Edges. Only 12c
for 1H-* to 20*' flue Nainsook
and Swiss Edges up to 6
inches wide.
(First floor.)
Parasols.
JJO- $1.98, ?2.w? and
>0^ $3.89 for the Snn
Umbrellas, aud Parasols sold
until uow at $1.48 to S#.;>0.
?n?r entire stock in the four
lots.
(First floor.)
Veils.
25c
for 50c to 75c Made
Veils of applHee
lace, Ac. Only 10c for the
25c to 35c 1 kitted Veils.
(First floor.)
Neckwear.
'or 5<-,e to **
glish Ascot Tuffs
for ladles' wear. Oily UK.
for choice of Silk '?Yi:i'b<*>rs
aud String Ties.
(First floor.)
Belts.
Q*w for 25c Leather Belts
^ with canvas back, pre
venting stretching. Sadler
stitched. Leather - covered
buckle. See.
(First floor.)
Jewelry.
f An tor 2Sc to yjtc bill.
1 which ln.-li.k- ?:??
new "Sbelleue" Meek Coots,
Shirt Waist Set. i if vartooa
kind*. Lace Fbu ana
Brooches, Fan Chains, ice.
(first floor.)
Fans.
ec for best of 10c Jap
snese Parchment Fans,
with radioes?d stocks. (My
3c for the nsual Be Vans.
(First floor.)
Gloves.
P*tr for ***** of 25c
Silk Mores and
Mitts, in blsck, unite and
colors.
(Pint floor.>
Notions.
TC irfW iiu
* Nainsook Feather
stitch Braid., flc for FetWs
9e Pompadour Skirt Braid..
5c for 9-yard pieces 25c
Whalebone Casing, black
only. .5c for 10c cards De
Long Hooks aud Eyes.
(First floor.)
Toilet.
for WK- cakes Shaving
Soap. Choice of "Will
lams*,** Cilgate*6 and Wood
buiy's, the three best. Only
5c for Hen's Pocket Combs,
made of unbreakable com
position.
First floor.
Men's.
t| ? for odd Ijts 25c
iloJV' Light-weight Under
garments. 08" f r $1 White
Lisle Shirts aud Drawers
with silk stripes In colors.
First floor.
Hose.
Qc p*lr for IiSdies* and
Obildrnn's Fast Black
12Vje Hose. O. lv 17c pair
for 25:* Fancy Hose. 14c
for 25c Littl* Vests.
First fit or.
Shirt Waists.
2^r for 6th" to Lauu
d??red Shirt Waist*,
fl to $1.50 lots combined
into one at 54 cents for
choice.
Third floor.
All Silk.
CI ?7(0, for H.K8 Tsf
fpt, .nJ Chloa
Silk Waists lu stripes aud
plaids.
Third floor.
Skirts.
70c 'or <iraa* I.iaeu
and Duck Dm
Silits. fl ,7? fur *2.25 Linen
Crash Skirts with ail Hiya
dere eords. ?1W) for $2.S0
KiiSllsh linck Skiits. J2.HU
fo tes :.4 IJn-u Skirts with
Spanish flource and muhair
In aid trimming.
Third floor.
Suits.
2JI P?T cen* discount?
<?u**-fifth off the price
marked on tte Cloth Suit
you select. Orly $15 f,?r $50
S.lk Costumes. Paris made.
Third floor.
Wraps.
20 P<?r cent discount on
Cloth Jackets, silk
and clo'h ca?tes. Choice of
entire stock.
Third floor.
Bicycling.
? J Qfi for the $T> Grass
* " Hum Bicycling
Joits. Pure linen and ex
tra good value at #6.
Third Ac or.
Petticoats.
QQC for the fi.25 Black
Saline Petticoats,
with Spanish flounce and
six PISS mohair brai-L
$2.30 fcr the $3.25 Italian
Silk Skirts, In stripes of
various colors.
Third floor.
Underwear.
TO/, far fiOr sad SSc .
Cambric and Mus
lin Corset CuTSra, Drawers,
Chemises sad Gowns. TaUe
fall at them.
First floor.
Handkerchiefs.
I2fcc
far
Men's 18c I
26c Hsndken-hiefs. Me
sanai t2>&
SSc for Me beaatfes.
First floor.
Wrappers.
CK/f for 75c to $1 Osr
wents. Superior ma
terials. style, finish and lit.
Rare bargains.
First fl-.r.
Books.
Qc or ^ for
four 25c Novels. Five
hundred different titles to
choose from.
First floor.
Stationery.
13c ,or sheets Fs,h
kinsble Writing pa
per and 00 Snreli(|i?s, nm
reniontly packed In box.
Only ?c for Dennison's 25e
rulls of Crepe Pa|ier.
Fliar flocr.
Mothers.
for choice of Chil
dnn s Sim- to $1.!NS
(lets and B<aiaels, hi white
and colors. 5Mt- for 75.- to
*1 Dresses, white and col
ors. In sixes 1 t? 12 years.
Third fl a>r.
$2.29
Carriages.
fo r tllMH Baby
Carriage, uphol
stered in en'totine. Com
plete with parasol. etc.
fi.ON for $10 Carriage?with
silk plush ttpholbtcry, etc.
Fourth fl??or.
For Home.
f^ $1 t? $1.50 quad
ruple Hilrer - (dated
Ware. Choice of tracker
Jars. Claret Jngw. Bntter
D tabes. Berry Bowta, Fern
Dishes. Pickle Dishes, etc.
First floor.
Rugs.
39C '<>r Reversible
Bniss*d<u?^ It u g s .
Size 27x54. Large ooes at
proportionately reduced
prices.
Fourth floor.
Furniture.
*?r Japanese
Fire S retuia that
are works of art. 08c for
qcaintly b aqtiful B imboo
Portieres.
Fourth floor.
Linetus.
25 per cent discount on
Talla DainaskK and
Napkins. R*'innantM. but a
table full to ch<*ose from.
Second floor.
China ware.
e^for Decorated Miijs
aud Tooth Brush
Vases. We for Soap Dishes
and Toilet Pitchers. 25c
for large Pitchers. Itasins
and Cjrertd Chambers. All
half price.
Basement.
Dinner Set.
54 *7^ for * *" Knsllsh
CMaa Dinner
and Tea Set of }12 pieces,
beautifully decorated. Su
gar liowl and Sauce Boat
slightly damaged.
Basement.
Tables.
?9 fo ? a $15 Brass Table
**? with large onyx top.
It's -a beauty, good value at
$15. Suggestion for * wed
ding present.
Basement.
Trunks. ?
St fiS** rMV" Cow 0
9 1 .03 crcd Trunks, pro- \
tected with hardwood slats, ('
iron bonds and steel clamps. A
Inside tray, with hat boa. \
*'<? 0
Baaemear. \
Satchels.
Ci'? *6-50
*** tor lland
see. far Cahta
$1.&0. priced according
Alttca
Oaly
18 to
? X.0
alais Soya!,
A. USNER,
O and Eleventh Streets.
| Hecht's rebuilding sale
|Now dowmi|
fcoiraes thef
!w=a=l=l=s
x
? The wo?-k of putting
*1; up the false walls start= ; |
? ed this morning. That;;
$ takes away four feet of ;;
y selling space the whole ;j
?j; length of the building;;
| on every floor. Here
$ are several lots of wear
& abies which we'll cEose
| out tomorrow at about
v cost. Getting even these
X out of the way will help
| us wonderfully out of
i the question "where to ;;
$ put the stocks while the
| rebuilding is going on.'*
| 300 men's suits,
\ $3.98.
A .11 * u . .
t ioe ill w?il I'hrfMii, nm). *
?Mm. etc.. i, iiKi,, H,Hi .urk
made with ?rtd" fa. u?. .ind
an tin piped Inner aoama, ?rn*-nU which
m>I<I f.>r an tuicti a. Sh (."hole* pg
i: 200 pairs pants, ::
85c.
Made of ?lrl|?.l 'Mllnere ami .-tw-rKt
llniaheij with patent tmti.aa- all atHM
ami K'*wl pattern* whlrfc aoM
up to *2.
boys' suits,
96c.
Thla lot comMa of t*oro? ill woi>| ami
part wool d'Kihh'-hrenMtevI aulta which
?old for aa high a? $2. TVy are jn?r
fectljr finished. and at 96c. ttoey arc ?iu
precedenrertly rfcfip. Hin are excellent
rai-atl< n aultc for tlv ku<* kaUait U?y.
ELinen pants, 9%c
I of plain and rhHt wnahnM*
linen panta tbe rery garment* for an tu
rner kiMM knlNHit wear to go at 9V
SBlousesuits, 59c
All Ini in*-tia?- lot of bo}??? Mil** flannel ; !
W mw aallor anlta. irlninnl ?Ith <-nl..-r [
whit - or r?<t braid, tu all alz< a from .1
to , yean* anlta which we >..1.1 ,mr.
aelvea for *1.2.'. all I $l .Vl. ami for which
oilier atore. jj.-t more *r?- no. reduced
to 50 ?.
1250 boys' waists,:
$ 1254c. 3!
r*?t i>f boys* pfrrtlf walata a ap1?*n414
quality -anch as usually sells for iSie.?
to go for 12Wc.
...Corset covers, 5C
V Ynt.*d never aupp ae Ml h coraet mmi
could |m* made to a-ll for Se? anil they
cannot III a proflt. Yen ?ill notice that
all the ecatn* are felled and the ?-? lnK
la Jnal <ia Hit.- aa thai fiatnd In hirh
priccd Karmen:*. Thl? very met
cover la >kl for 12V- ulamt town.
FDowers, 7y%c
7V? ecnla a IhidcI, for your unlimited
ouolee of fhia (??? lot of flowera. conttiat
Ing of handaonif c?TMniums forget iu**
row* and follag.- uht.-h
sold up to 30o. a buiirh wben the seaiuin
started.
Duck skirts,39c-:!
3??i ladh-a' while du<-k bklit< a iroud
heavy guallty full wide n Ide li.-ui? -
will go at EteliutMIng Sale I*ri.-e of 3JK-.
'9
I>d of ladlea' I ill re linn alctrta?trim
med with Wide cenulne Irlah llu'-n ,-m
IntlldetT fnll J>- yarda w hie- d.-. p I,.-ma
?will l>. .tfft-red nt I ehnll tlnjr S:.|.- IT,.,
of $1 SW, thouKh th. y'ri- wniib _T,
skirts, 98Co
laOt of Batin-**trip?Hl duck uu<l lainy
??rl|M<d (?|?|u?' Hkirta?whfti-ti li.a\??
$J.75 and niorr go at tin* ll?'lMiildiiig
Sctlo I'rhx* of ilhc.
t
I>?t of ladl??' linen suilta -tii.id**
plain, tint well linKh^l :iud wl'h i flt
that cannot b*? excelled by anv dr*^
maker In tnwu. To w<> ut K?*Ihi1I<IIk?: Sal
I Price of fl.ltti. s.ld until mtm for $2.T%.
| Purchases "charged" and easy ?
X terms made.
I
yliecht & Company:
| 515 7th Street. ;;
Lansburgh & Bro.
Headquarters for
Ffiagsand Bunting
Cotton Ffiags,
Si Ilk Fllags,
Wool! Fflags.
Tissue Decorations and Japanese
Lanterns?24-inch Cotton liunting.
Red. White and Blue Stripe, Stars
and liars?
3%c. yard.
24-inch Fast Color Cotton Hum
ing, Red, W hite and Blue Stripe
Stars and Bars and Shield pattern?
6c. yard.
Fast color Cotton Bunting Flags,
mounted on varnished poles, with
gilt spear heads?
Size 12x18 inches ioe.
Size 18x27 inches 15c.
Size 33x48 in., unmounted.. 25c.
Size 33x48 in., mounted 39c.
Silk Flags from 5c. up.
Wool Flags, all sizes.
Japanese Lanterns.
Small size, 3c. each; 30c. do*.
Large size, 8c. each; 75c. doz.
Lansburgh & Bro.
420-422-424-426 7th St.