ARMSTRONG'S WIZARD TIE
ible extension sole, high arch, medium Cuban a
heel, two-eyelet pump effect, all leathers_ .-. * *
This classy style can also be had in the $5 grade.
“POCONO” STRAP PUMP
Same in plain kid, $2.50.
Can also be had in light extension soles.
patent kid. Cuban heel and 4 a ein
cloth tops.... —
Same in light turn sole, $4.00
heel, high arch.
This winning style may also be had in the $5 grade.
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™ £ Guarantee
ALAMO PLAZA
SHOES HOSIERY
NO CHANCE FDR
REORGANIZATION
OF 11. S. ARMY
Any Radical Increase of Fight
ing Force Would Not Be
Entertained,
REPORT OF GENERAL STAFF
Alleged Defenselessness of the
’Nation Will Not Have Any
Weight With Congress
Vnited Press.
Washington, D. C., Feb. s.—Uncle
Lini will have to worry alone without
teorganization of the army or any rad-
FOR YOUR SLUGGISH LIVER
There is nothing quite so good as Hostetter s Stomach Bitters; at,
least this is the statement made by thousands of satisfied users, and,
they ought to know. When the liver is inactive the symptoms are)
easily noticed —coated tongue, bad taste and breath, yellow complex-]
ion, severe headaches. If you will only think for a moment, you can
soon locate the cause—an overloaded stomach and constipated bow-1
els. Why not assist these organs to their normal conditions today!
bv the aid of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters? The liver will then be;
greatly benefitted also, and your “bilious spells’’ quickly disappear.,
Guard against their return by taking the Bitters regularly. It is:
Ur Boor Appetite, Belching, Heartburn. Indigestion. Dyspepsia.
Sour Risings. Costiveness. Biliousness. Kidney Ills, Colds, Grippe,!
General Weakness and Malaria j
SUNDAY.
This pattern is the ARISTOCRAT
of our spring line —it stands oul
above the rank and file of ordi
nary shoes as a shining light
of individuality. Made with flex-
Another notable example of ar
tistic shoe making; one of the
new, classy shapes made ex
clusively for us. Made in pat
ent kid, light turn sole, Cuban
heel
$3.00
STAGE GIRL BUTTON
This beautiful button oxford is
incomparable from a style and
value point of view. It is a
newer, brighter and smarter
style than we have ever st'own
before. Made in medium ex
tension sole, three buttons.
BLACK SUEDE MATINEE
This shoe is one of the striking
features of our spring line and the
full endorsement of the trade in
sures its popularity. Made with
light extension sole, high Cuban
ieal change in the present system ot
national defense.
Congress will 'gnore the presenta
tion of all alleged defenselessness a*
set forth in the report of the general
staff, shortly to be issued and the sub
stance of which has been outlined ex
elusively in Vnited Press dispatches.
This is the declaration of Chairman
Hull, of the house committee on mili
tary affairs. In an interview eranted
the United Press tonight he says it is
impossible to any change in
existing conditions until another war
forces action.
“1 have heard of the report of the
gene-al staff,” he said, ‘‘but dou t
think it will come before congress this
summer. There is no chanee at all ot
getting the matter considered now tn
congicss. If any man goes on the
floor and advocates an increase in the
armv he will not get a corporal's guard
of votes to sustain him. We have had
several years of peace and the coun
try will be more apt to reduce the num
ber of fcen in the army than to in
crease it. This is always so. I ne
member that a few years before the
Spanish-American war, # tried to get an
increase of 25 majors in the armv and
was almost hooted down. Then after
the war we passed a re-organization bill
ORIENTAL TWIN STRAP
This style is a wealth of beauty.
Made in light patent kid, high
arch effect, small black pet twin
ornament, light turn sole. $4.00
This style can also be had in
black suede.
Cuban heels and instep strap—ALL ±0 eLr\
LEATHERS $ J.DU
$4-00
SHOE SUPREMACY
A Magnificent Array of Spring Styles
SUPREMACY in- any line of business is not attained through
any act of providence—it’s the inevitable result of the right
kind of management, fair dealing with the purchasing public,
and having the right shoes at the right prices and at the right
time. These are the fundamental principles upon which this
business was founded 8 years ago—and by keeping everlastingly
at it, our supremacy has been accomplished. We call your at
tention to the authoritative spring styles illustrated in this ad
vertisement—styles that will be shown in all the leading fash
ion centers in the country.
Styles
BURTON STRAP PUMP
Every Pair of High Shoes at Cost
All Laird, Schober & Co’s $6, $7 and $7.50 styles - - $3.95
All Armstrong Wichert’s $4-50 and $5 styles - - - $3.45
All $3.50 and $4-00 Styles go in this sale - - - $2.95
All $3.00 Styles go in this sale - $2.45
All $2.50 Styles go in this sale - $1.65
All $2.00 Styles go in this sale - $1.45
and let the army get what it believed
it wanted.
‘‘l realize that we need more in
fantrj. This is the fighting branch of
1 the service. We need more men to de
| fend our coast batteries. Wc ought to
have more men to relieve those who go
to the tropics. But we won’t get
hem. The men are not re-enlisting be
cause of the hardships they undergo
in the Philippines. \\ e need more field
artillery. But although we have only
' 114 fieild guns, it must be remembered
■ that the government has supplied guns
to the national guard and that these
can be called out for use in war.
“But I think the report of the gen
era! staff is based only on the wors'
aspect of the national defense prob
। lem. It assumes that we will be at
-1 tacked on all sides at once.
“But we won't be attacked on all
' sides at once and our diplomats will
see to it that we are so situated that
any nation will hesitate a long time
before attacking any part of our pos
sessions, however defenseless.”
NEWS
Special Dispatch
Normanna, Tex., Feb. 5.—A1l pa
tients who have smallpox are doing
very nicely at this writing and only
five out of twelve have died. Dr.
Scott of Austin, representing the state
. board of health, was in town last, week
land expressed himself as perfectly sat.
1 isfied with Drs. Moffetts and Blaek- 1
‘bnrn's handling of the smallpox.
Hugh Robinson of Brownsville is up
] for a few days on a visit among rela
; fives and friends.
Dr. Berry and Joe Key made Beeville
1 a short visit Friday.
J. H. Webb of Gregory came up Wed
nesday to look after things at the
ranch. j
Mrs. Lester Roberts came up Sun
day from Skidmore, where she has been
visiting relatives for a week,
Mrs. Maggie Webb Thompson of 1
Douglas, Ariz., and sister. Fern Webb. '
of Gregory, who has spent the last 1
eight months with Mrs. Thompson, came
through here Friday on their way vo
at home. 1
SAN ANTONIO LIGHT AND GAZETTE
Are Correct and Shown
That
"NAH” STRAP PUMP
New exclusive “Guarantee” style
—one of the most deservedly
popular novelties. Does not bulge
at the sides. Made in patent kid
and dull gunmetal ca1f..54.00
Same in Black Suede. $4.50
A style that has met with instant
approval. A particular woman
will appreciate the fitting quali
lies of this new pump. Made in
both medium .and light soles.
IS SATISFIED
HE WILE BE
EXONERATED
Secretary of 'Ze Bal
linger Confident He Will
Disprove Charges,
BRANDEIS IS DISSATISFIED
Thinks Committee Has Not
Treated. Him Fairly Re
garding Evidence.
j United Press.
Warhington, D. Feb.* 4. —That
Secretarv of the Interior Ballinger feels
so satisfied over his ability to disprove
the charges against him bv mere docu
mentary evidence end that he does not
believe it will be necessary for him,
personally to 'take tho stand before the
congnsioual investigating commission,
was the report which spread throughout
the capitol today.
The Pinchotites and Glavisites aw
afraid they are going to lose an op*
portunity to grill the secretary and aro
puzzled over the prospect that maybe
Ballinger has something “up his
UJAMTm THEHARDEST
tV n Uf ! L U ' * of Morphine.
n * — — opium and Liquor ad-
dictions to cure in TEX DAYS by our new
pc in less method. Money placed in
bank until cure is effected. R'ferenreß: Any
Banker, Minister or Citizen of Lebanon.
Booklet sent free. Address
Oedarcrott Sanitarium.
Dept. 80, Lebanon. Tana. — ,
COLLEGE-BRAND JIM DUMPS
If a button style is your hobby you
need go no farther. This style
will more than please. This is
another short vamp, high heel
boy; all leathers. __ $4.00
COLLEGE-BRAND happy jack
LAIRDS DRESDEN PUMP
A style that appeals to women
who demand stylish footwear yet
neat and customlike. Made by
Laird. Schober & Co. Made in
patent kid with a dull and patent
ornament, flexible extension sole.
Hand-made $6.00
Same in imported suede, $6.50.
sleeve.” Meanwhile they are satisfied
that they have made several large
dents in the officials on the other side
and they are not crowing over the fact '
that the secretary suddenly chang. 1 his |
mind about having counsel at the hear- j
ings and has now securea legal talent to )
condvet his case.
Attorney Brandeis, attorney for j
1 Glavis, does not think the committee ;
j lias treated him fairly. He savs lie j
waited for several days to hear from •
’ the request he made that cer.ain doer.
• monts be produced by the interior de
। partment and then when the papers
I are received he was not permitted ’.o I
!go over them until the committee had ;
1 looked over them. He also points to l
; the fnet that although the committee :
granted him the privilege of inspect- ■
I ing these papers, the resolution permit i
; ting thia was so worded that no oue ;
but the actual counsel in the case can '
i see them before their submission in ;
। evidence.
In other words, says Brandeis, he (
may not take his client, Glavis, in I
j hand, go over the new evidence with
। him and get a line on things gener !
ally although officials in the interior |
; department are already fully convers
ant with the contents of the docu- j
ments.
Thr legal talent on both sides of the .
case is growing.
Following is the line-up Anti-
Ballinger: L. N. Brandeis, J. W. Col
ton. Henry L. Nathnn A.
Smyth, Geo. W. Pepper.
Pro Ballinger: John J. Vertrees. Carl
Rasch. Albert Battle and one or two
others retained but not yet announced '
FIG*FACTS
Fact No. 6—After repeated experi
■ ments it ha's been found that fig trees
j should be planted about 15 feet apart.
This makes 103 trees to the acre. A ।
; lady >n San Antonio has averaged $lOO I
a year for 30 years from 10 trees, We
: don't dare compute our profit at that I
rate for fear wouldn't believe us.
; Figure it at $3 a tree and then call up I
jthe Wharton < o, and reserve an acreage ; |
in Alameda Gardens. i
Only By Us
Go to “Happy Jack.” a striking
college style. Makes an 8 foot
look like a s—all materials
) $4.00
"HURLEY'S” SALOME TIE
FOR “1910 CLASS OF MEN”
This winning style, made with
short vamp, high arch. 2-inch Cu
ban heel, clings closely around
the ankle —just like illustration-
made in patent kid, tan calf and gunmetal a ✓*
calf ....
Same in Black Suede.
* i
"COLLEGE-BRAND” He Haw Tie
This swagger style for young men
is full of “go” and “ginger"—a
style that will appeal to the most
critical college lad. Made in 2-eye
let style, Spanish arch and heel,
short stubby effect, the hit of the season. In stock
in all materials, tan and wine calf, patent j
colt and gunmetal calf
"COLLEGE-BRAND” TOWSER
SELLING THIS STYLE MOST
EVERY MINUTE
Another college-brand style that
has met with instant approval.
This classy style carries a rope-
stitch sole —a new thing exclusive with us—short
vamp and high heel are the other winning char
acteristics of the new model. It comes in j
all materials $4
"HURLEY” CRUISER TIE
A neat, conservative model—a
style that the most modest man
would not hesitate in wearing.
Made in a medium narrow, short
effect last, carries a half military
heel: particularly light and dressy: all leathers—
patent kid. black kid, tan calf, gunmetal calf, $ £
all widths —AAA to EE. &
THe Guarantee
SHOES
WHOSE GUEST IS TAFT
TO BE MARCH 17?
Irishmen of Chicago and Con
servationists Both Claim
the Honor.
Chicago, 111., Feb. 5. —Whether Pres
ident Taft, who will visit Chicago on
March 17, will come as the guest ot
the Irishmen of Chicago, to celebra’e
Bt. Patrick's Day, or as, the guest ot
’ committee appointed to boost the
president’s conservation policies, is
the weighty question which is agitating
Chicago tonight.
Walter Fisher, chief conservationist,
of Chicago, says the president comes ns
the guest of his committee. The Irish
THE ORIGINAL REES
makes a specialty nf grinding Pebble Least a.
FEBRUARY 6, 1910.
ALAMO PLAZA
I Fellowship club, at a meeting this at
j ternoon. disputed this statement and
[ declared that the president will ba
। that club's guest and that Fisher is a
“buttinsky. ”
It appears that the Irish Fellowship
I elub last August invited the president
to come to Chicago on St. Patrick's
I Day and that on last Wednesday tho
president accepted. On Thursday, the
Irishmen declare, Mr. Fisher heard
! about the president’s acceptance an-i
tried to steal the glory by inviting the
president to coma to a conservation
1 meeting.
It is expected that before the teni
l pest quiets, the president will be asked
।to state specifically who has tho first
i claim on him in this city.
It has caused more laughs and dried
more tears, wiped away more diseases
aud driven away more fears than anv
o»he> medicine. It's Hollister's Rocky
Mountain Tea. thirty years without an
enual, that's enough. Lone Star Drug
Store.
Genuine Pebble or lock Crystal Lenses
are as much superior to glass lenses as real
diamonds are superior to the imitation. Rock
Crystal is formed in nature's own labora
tory, and can not be duplicated by human
hands. They are very hard and tak< high
and brilliant polish, and do not become
scratched rubbed like leases made of glass.
They are very white and clear and allow
all of the rays of light to enter the eye. so
necessary to keep the eyes in s state of
health. When your eyes need glasses why
not give them the best!
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BENCH
MADE
HOSIERY