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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
A MONTH IN JAIL.

Charles Edwards Sentenced for Steal.
Ing Cancelled Treasury Stamps.
Charles c. Edwards the colored Treasury
Department messenger, charged with steal
ing some 5000 cancelled stamps from OFF,
cfal papers last fall, today pleaded guilty in
Criminal Court No. 9, and Judge Cox sem
fenced him to a month in jail. The govern
ment consented to such disposition of the
case. because the man has already served
several mouths III Jail awaiting trial.
William Washington, .mplicat I'd with Ell
wards in the matter, is now in Jail awaiting
trial. Some $1,000 cancelled stamps, il was
discovered, had been stolen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20

The sudden death of Mrs. Den.za ].
Keafer. wife of Mr.. Henry ]. Keefer Of
1901 4th street, was a shock to her large
circle of friends. While On her way to the
Metropolitan Church last Tuesday evening
she was attacked with a congestion of the
lungs, from which she died soon after
reaching her home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Fancy Goods Depts.

$50 "Palais Royal Kid Gloves, all styles 81 SO
81 Kid Gloves. warranted, tried on. ... Sic
Csc Kid Cloves, 4 pearl buttons. .....,. 5;c
25c Handkerchiefs. all styles 2ec
81 Handkerchiefs. Some worth 81 s,c
$l.2 Jewelry. All latest novelties. .35c
soc 'eweiry Belt Buckles etc. .G5c
QUO Jcwery including real gold pins .35c
ooc' oec and 6sc Pocket Books, etc. ........ Acc
2Sc Shopping Bags. Superior. 1sc
19c Leather Belts. latest style. .14c
sc Fans, silk and gauze. SOC
2oc Feather Fans. all colors. 2ec
3oc ounce Diplomacy" the new perfumery. :. PC
1Oc TetlOw's Swansdcwn Face Powder e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20

What Mothers Say.
The 'buyer" and her as
sistants have treasured the re-
marks OF mothers and repeat what
they have said with frightened eyes
and happy smile.
This 1896 Spring Opening will
be remembered here as a triumpfal
epoch in the branch of the depart
ment devoted to infants and small
cilildrens goods.
BEST Stock in Town"
A leading society lady said :-"You have the best
stock in town of Little Boys Clothes. and shall
recommend the Palas Royal to my friends"
Little boys up to f years of age
can be supplied with the latest and
daintiest of French creations.
Boys Blouses.
Prices, Csc to So
O$5 instead Of from $3.50 to $3.50 for the
typical French Blouses of finest India Linen with
fancy collar front and cuffs of exquisite embroid-
cry.
Ds1.6s instead Of 81 for the White Lawn
Biouses with sailor collar, jersey. and scarf Of
duck. in navy. sky or pink Embroidery trimming.
Bows Kilt Suits.
prices. s1.9s to $65OJ
U$49S instead Of $625 for the French Pique
Kilt Suits. White and eolors. Big collar Of
broitiery. new foil sleeves and gracefully draping
kilt skirt.
ET75 and 9Sc instead Of 81 and 81 % for Kilt
Suits of Plaid Bingham. Striped Gaatea Cloth and
White Lawn. Paris styles.
One-piece Suits.
Prices, 81. Is to 50. 5OD
DS1 .9S instead Of s.. % for Kilt Suits for lit
tie boys IL to years of age. Dainty Suits of
India Linen. with sailor collar and embroidery
trimming.
Boy BABY Caps.
U9sc instead of s1.25 for Caps of India Linen
with band and of embroidery and lace
trimmed butterfly bow. These Caps will wash
AMI if your boy baby wears one he'll be decidedly
boylike.
Continued aboye.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
H0usefurnishings.

Sis yard Satin Damask Table Linen. S1
$:sS dozen y Napkins to match. S239
81 yard Table Linen, e inches WIDE SOC
TIC yard Irish Table Damask, all linen. .... SOC
81 dozen Napkins. all linen .................T 5c
&c Huck Towels. 2Ox42 inches. .........1Sc
12lac Linen Iluck Towels, 36 inches. ..11c
loc Crash. best quality, all linen. 12hc
Sl.oO StkoliEe Comfortables, cotton filed. 81 %
SIS Carlsbad China Dinner Set, 100 pieces S1I 4S
$l2-!o DiDner and Tea Set. 112 pieces. 900. 1895
use Tete-a-tete Tea Set. 10 pieces, decorated 4sc
Soc China Sugar and Cream Set. dc
S2io Decorated Chamber Set, 10 pieces " 81 IS
29c Hanging Match Box. Dresden China .10c
Csc Syrup Pitcher, genuine cut glass. ...... .6sc
SOC Sugar Sift, real glsss. 81.
DC Individual Buffers. real cut glnss. ..... 23c
soc Brss Bird Cages. with fittings. ....... 3gc
&c Family Scales guaranteed accurate. 80. 10c
Sl4s Carpet Sweeper, genuine Bissel. ..... .9Sc
81. 40 Gas Stove, with two double burners . 81 10
I9c Star OIL Stoves. two wlcks. .......... SOC
49c Step Ladders, three feet high. ........ 29c
aOc Ash Sitter, with cover. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. c
81 % pair White Irish Point Lace Curtains 81 80
81. pair Lace Curtains. 90 inches wide. w Csc
29c Window Shades. best oil opaque ... Zoe
$3.50 White Enamel and Brass Bedstea ads . 50 %
81. % Solid Oak Table. y inch .......... Ss,c
1Oc yard Figured Slkoline. 80 inches wide :, ne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
To Erect n Pythinn TEMPLE.

The local Knights of Pythias arc perfect
ing arrangements for the erection of ma
tional memorial temple in this city, in
honor of the founder OF the order, the late
Justus H. Ratkbone. Mr.. John w. Thomp-
son has been selected as the head of a
committee, consisting of three members
matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
ITEMS Department.

81 Lightweight Wool Shirts ard Drawers. :. .S9c
81 Meiiur,-weigh: Natural Wool Garments . 7:c
soc Ribbed Balb-iggan Shirts and Drawers 44c
81 Neglige Shirts, 1896 spring styles S9c
Toe Best Sateen Sh rts. Gsc
soc ChcviOt and Sateen Shirts. 4t
Toe Night Shirts special cut. .........69e
SOC Night Shirts. fast color trimming. .44c
soc Imported Half Hose, spring styles. :3ic
25c Half Hose, six pairs for. .....S1
zoe Susp .nders, latest and best. .44c
2oe Suspenders. light. but strong. ..........1 9c
SOC Scarfs, include the new patent Ii OF 44c
81 Dosskn Gloves. warrs nted Sic
$3.50 Kid Gloves, warranted. ............$133
$l.9s Aii-sik Umbrellas, all styles. 50
$1.43 Gloria Silk Umbrellas. all styles. w csc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Suit and Wrap Dept.

500 SO English Plaid Touring Costumes. .$21
$500 Cloth Suits. none excepted. $3.50
S14.9S Storm Serge Suits. black and navy .$12aS
SG9S Separate Skirts, cloth and serge. 9s
$14s Shirt Waist. grass linen AMI others. 81 %
9Sc Derby Shirt Waists oil styles. SOC
S.. 9S Spring Jackets tan cloth. ............&9 S
s. Spring Jaskets. black cloth IS
$50 Imported Jackets. French and English. SIS
S1O9S Cashmere Tea Gown. very elaborate. .9S
S29S Princess Cashmere Tea Gowns. 81 ~
SI.6o Novelty Wrappers of Imported gnsham. 81 40
T5c Boys Shirt Waists, Numbered. SOC
43c Boys Shirt Waists. well made. SOC
SOS Ladies' English Tan MackntOshes, double
Cape 20
81 SIS Ldes' Mack ntoshts, with 24nch capes 81 10
81. 40 Misses Waterproof Circulars. 81. %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20

Daniel Hennessy of 40 1 street southwest
has asked the police to find two plush al
buns which were stolen from his house
about month ago.
James Daniels of Fairfax, Va, COM
planned to the police this morning that if
teen geese were stolen from his wagon
yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20

transaction aggregatng about $4,000
has just been closed through E. c. Baum
gras. real estate broker. Mr.. w. E. Schnei-
der transfers his residence. No. 130S 10th
street northwest, to II. b. Walcott, receiv-
ing in part payment several properties To-
Gated in Rochester, n. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20

"The Sweetest I've Seen"
one of yesterdays remarks, treasured because the
lady who made 1t was hypercritieal She informed
us that every establishment In town had been
visited for her little girls new dress.
Mothers with little girls from 2 to
9 years of age can hardly afford to
make a selection without a visit to
this third floor department.
Refer Goats.
prizes. 81 .ss to $s)
U$l-6S instead Of 81 -0s for Cloth Refers. navy
and red. Some with deep collar in contrasting
color All braid and button trimmed Sizes to
years.
Grass Linen Refers, deep sailor collar and large
pearl buttons.
Girls Dresses.
prices, 25c to So
D$ rs instead of $1.5O for Dimity Dresses in
stripes Of delicate but fast colors. Waists with
full deep ruffie around yoke, head Of Beading and
edge Of Val lace. Neck and sleeves also trimmed
with beading and lace. Full skirt-measuriRg "a
inches in width.
CT-.Opaning prices for choice Of a bewildering
variety OF New Dresses in sizes months to 0
years. Materials NainsOok. Bingham, Dmity.
French Lawns. Grass Linen, India Linen. The
styles inexpressibly Partisan.
On1I0renS hats.
Prices, 19c to So
E'19c instead OF 25c for Baby's silk Caps, with
silk embroidery and French Null Caps with full
ruche.
Ds9c for choice Of the 81 Caps ind Hats which
the Paiais RoTars speciality for 1895. Choice
Of styles usually sold up to $l5O each.
'Opening" Prices.
abridged list)
81 6s Infants New Long Cashmere Coats. 81 %
1as Cloth Refers. sizes to years. g
soc NainsO. and Bingham Dresses. .39c
$3.50 Dimity Dresses to years. ........ .$1.24
&c Null and Silk Caps, lace ruche. .19c
81 Caps and Hats. oil styles. .s9c
Kindergarten Mat and three skeins Sewing Silk IL.
75c Misses French Coutn Corsets. SIC
81 Kid Gloves. misses and boys ........... SIC
25c Fast Black Hose, all sizes. .1Sc
S5c Ribbed Balbriggan Vests and Pants 80. .o5c
45c Shirt Waists for boys. .39c
4Sc Books fO- children Of all ages. ........ .39c
15c Picture Books all kinds. lie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Dress Goods Dept.

zoe yd- Wool Dress Gccds. all styles .43c
IJc yd- Wool Dress Goods. all styles. .G9c
81 Tailor Suitings, 90 inches wide. soc
SIS yd. Imported Wool Sutings, all kinds. 81. II
Si6S yd Best Sutings. $1.15 elsewhere. By
10 per Gem OF all BLACK Wool Dress Goods.
31I.c yd French Organizes. 1896 novelties. 3:'c
PC yd silk and Wool Chillss .2oc
15c yd. Duck. navy blue. fast color ..-... 12h.c
1oIzI. vi D.mitics 2. Sc
Toe yi. PeICales, newest. Fast coors- So
o. yd. Lustral, the wash fabric. &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
.Reynier's.

4-button Glace-Tan. Mode. Brown,
Gray. White, Pearl, Black and Pri:n-
rose. with Black brode-$2 a pair.
4-button Glace-Tan, White, Pearl
and Cream, with Black spear-point
bro'le-$2 a pair.
4-hutton Pique Glace-Tan, Brown,
Rcd. Black, White, Pearl and Cream
So pair.
4-button Glace-plain colOrs and
Black-$l.75 a pair.
4-buttnn Suetles-Tan. Mode, Brown
and light shades. with small Black
brtde-$1.75 pair.
4-buttm Plain Suetles. colOrs and
Blm k-$1.5O and 81 IS a pair.
G-bnttOn Mousquetlire Suctles-col-
ors and Black-$1. IS u pair.
s-button MOusIuetaire SUICIDES -rans,
Black and tints-$2 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20

A CONSTANT COUGH, WITH FAILING
strength and wasting OF flesh are symptoms denot-
ing pulmonary organs more or less seriously AZ
fected You will lind Il sale remedy for ali lung
or throat ais in nr. u. Jaynes Expectorant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Paras0l Department.

$lo Paris Novelty Parasols all kinds. $500. $12. 80
SECS Dresden and Black Brocnde Parasols S4.9s
SOS White, Mourning and Dresden Parssols S2 6s
$26s Ombre Stripe Silk Parasols ... So. 4S
VS. Six Parasols, ell styles. .........$ 1ys
~ Carriage Shades, all styles. 81 Sd
Sa9s Silk Umbrellas steel rod imported sticks e. 70
$29S Silk Umbrellas. mems, silver trimme.
A'Ai'eAieS - %
II 9S Umbrellas. mems and ladies' all STYLES 81 ~
81. 40 Gloria Silk Umbrellas mems end ladies' .9sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Others we can recommend

Others we can recommend
Josephine Seamless Glace-Tan and
Black-$1 so a pair.
4-buttOn Montespan Glace-a Rey-
nier prOtege-Tnn, Node. Brown. Red,
White. Pearl, Lemon and Champagne,
with Black bro,le-$1.5O a pair.
4-buttOn MOntespan Glace-Black,
plain and cmbroidered-$1.5O a pair.
4-button Glace-Mn, Mode, White
and Pearl. with Black broie-$1 a
pair.
4-button Plain Black Glace-$1 and
$1.25 . pair.
2-clasp Walking Gl0ves-Tan, Red,
White, Pearl and Yellow, with Black
brOde-$1 pair.
4-buttOn Mocha GlOves-Tan, Brown
and Black-$1.75 a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
List of ''Opeming' Prices.

To the left hand the regular pcesose marked
goods right Opening prices Preserve the
guide
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Millinery Department.

81 so Untrimmed Hats, all new styles IS
SOC Untrimmed Hats, the new styles. .42c
4Sc Ostrich Feather Plumes. .42c
4sc Flowers. choice Of all kinds. .42c
&c Flowers. None excepted. .19c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Silk Department.

81 yd New Dresden and Persian Silks SOC
15c yd Glaze Iaffeta Silks, all styles .69c
zoe I'd. China Silks. Forty shad,s. --....-.. .45c
81 80 yd. Trimming yelvets. All shades. 81 .
soc yd yclutina rs good velvet. .6Ot
10 Ter cent of all Black Silks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Trimming Department.

5oc yard Best Spangie Trimming, all colors &c
t5c yard Spansle Trimming. one row...-......12e
$50 Jet Yokes, worth up to 81. .$1.S
81 each Buttons. jewel and fancy .......... soc
3Sc each Button, jet. metal, fancy .33c
10 per cent Oh all Laces, Nets and Chiffons.
10 per cent of all Embroideries.
4sc, SOC and 75c yard Persian Ribbons. .42c
::5c yard Persian Ribbons, second quality. PIC
Soc yard Black Doubie-face Satin Ribbons. .25c
lie pair Dress Shields. all styles &c
15c Princess yelveteen Skirt Binding. ...... .10c
SC yard Mohalr Cord Skirt Binding. &c
Sc silk Betting Per belt ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
&c pieces silk Bone Casing. lie
&c dozen French Horn Bone, 9inch. ............4c
Sc card Swell Hooks and Eyes. &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Lining Department.

Soc yd- Best French Haireloth Lining. SOC
Zoe I'd. Best Rustic Percaline Lining Ice
1sc Percale for lie. ard 121ac Percaline. &c
I2L.c Sel,yia. all shades sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20

Those Easter Gloves
what and where? We have
received our entire import
line from Paris. So the buy
ing can begin whenever you
are ready.
The makers are the same
old familiar ones we have
indorsed-and you have en-
joyed for years. You can see
their matchless taste in the
abundance of new styles and
fresh colors. You don't need
proof beyond their names
that you will be thoroughly
satisfied with your purchase.
They are quoted as authority
on Glove fashion. Their
creations are taken as criter-
ions-upon which all calcula-
tons are based. We are put
ting before you just the very
best we can Finland giving
you the advantage of the larg-
est possible variety. Please
let us fit them on for you.
No trouble for us-and right
beginning means never end
ing satisfaction-in Gloves.
AS good values cannot be
sold any lower than we have
marked ours. You will COM
prehend what cheaper prices
mean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20

The Lillian" Bicycle Suit.
The 'Liliun'' Bicycle Suit comprises n full,
plain skirt and boomers The skirt having
box plaits In 'front.' Pre- vidng ample fuliness at
the knee and preventing the skirt from rising
while riding. The jacket is u tight fitting
Norfolk style. $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
History Repeats ITSELF.

Annually spring Opening" the Pala Royal and
annually the seasons goods temporarily distributed
Opening prices annually the opportunity gasped by
md neglected few. annually of congatula
lions md regrets.
Mothers Day.
Mems and home furnishings mentioned in this
prices Saturday
hdn mothers specially invited profit by the
passing cdns spring gar
mentsa at Opening" prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Underwear Depts.

81 & S1>s Cotton and Cau,hric Undergarments. SIC
Soc and Toe Underwear, all styles. csc
3o. Cation and Cambria Upderyarmsrts, =. 2Dc
81 so Taffeta SILK Skirts, all styles. s.. 9S
Sl3S Black Moreen Skirts. .-..-.-..........$1.I 10
soc Bingham Skirts, full width .44c
19c Swiss Ribbed Vests, spring weight. .13c
&c Swiss Ribbed Vests. extra finish. 19c
35c Swiss Ribbed Vests and Pants. .25c
soc Superiine Ribbed Vests and Pants. .f4c
Csc SILK Waists, all coloIs, lace trimmed -. Acc
ST. 20 French Gore Corsets. all whalebone. 81 ~
$l.25 .Palais Royal Corsets. 1896 improved s. 10
Toe COuti Corsets extra long. six hooks 49c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Stationery Department

Ice pound Writing Paper. 100 sheets. lie
25c boxes Hurd's Writing Paper. .............1 lie
1sc Quire Demmng's Cloth finish Writing Paper DC
lie Novels. Publishers price, soc. .12Isc
20 per cent Oh Bibles, Prayer Books, Hymnals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
'TrefOusse's.

4-butt0n Plain Glace-S125 and
$1.75 Il pair.
4-button Plain SUICIDES % and
$1.35 n pair.
4-butt"n SUICIDES, with Black brode
-$l.50 II pair.
S-hutfcn Afousquetaire Sued.s col
ors and Black-$l. so and So pair.
4-button Glacc-Gray, with Black
brode-$1. so a yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20

Separate Bicycle Skirts. with legsins. IS.
Bicycle Sweaters.
Exquisite line Of Novelty Sweaters. in strik-
ing combinations, Sc to IS.
Bicycle Leggins.
separate Bicycle Leggins, IN black and navy
and all shades to match various suits, Toe,
81, $l.ss and $l.75.
Bicycle Underwear.
womcu's Bicycle Pants, in white and ecru
5Oc. pair.
Bicycle Gloves.
Waterproof and various styles. ut low prices
Bicycle Corsets.
Scientifically Cut and Well made Bicycle Cor
sets, very short over the hips, permitting free
and graceful movement of the limbs at all
times. 81 and 81 So
Bicycle Hose.
Bicycle Hose for Men, Women and Children.
Grand line OF Golf Hose for Men at Soc. up
Bicycle Ribbons.
All the various combination club colors In all
silk Ribbons. at low prices.
Don't fail to inspect this exhibit, and note
the gracefulness and ease with which the wheel
can be mounted and ridden by the young lady
in charge tomorrow
|Wmn. III. McKmeW,
ladies', Mems and Chliren's Furnishings, Clocks
Suits and Furs
033 Pa. Ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Perkins,.

2-clasp 4ique Walking Gloves-Tan,
Rcd, Light Node and Black-s1. so q
pair.
4-bntton Elk Tan Walking Cloves
$3.50 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Art Department.

19c Collar and Cuff Bags, stamped. .15c
35c Duck Laundry Bags. tinted. 25c
zoe Stamped Bureau Scarfs. u inches. $500. 1ec
Ice Table Cove-s, tinted. ....................l5e
39c All-liDen Bureau Scarfs, stamped. ... DC
Csc Hemstitehed Squares, pure linen. 20c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Foster, Paul & Co. 8.

7-hOok Festerina Glacc--Tan, Gray
ami Black-$1.75 j pair.
7-hook Fowler Glace-Tan, White
and Black-$1.5O q pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20

The Diamond" Bicycle Suit.
The Diamond Bicycle Suit Is a combination
divided skirt with bloOmers AMI Norfolk jacket,
SIS to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Centemeri s. Co.'S.

5-buttOn Glace-Tan and Gray
$1.3J pair.
5-button Black Glace-$1.75 a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
Hosiery Department.

&c Fast Black and Russell Hose. .19c
B5c Fast Black Hose, medium and light. .2it
49c Black and Russct Isle Hose. 800
zoe Imported Novelty Hose, effects. 43e
Csc Paris Novelty Hose. all styles -........75 s
81 rs silk Hose. Actual value, $2......... 81 .4s
lSc Chillren's Black Hose, all sizes. ...... 10,
25c Boys and Girls Heavy Ribbed Hose. rs,
50c Boys Heavy English Ribbed Hose. 80,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
ITEMS Gloves.

Reynier's 2-clasp Pique Gloves
$2.2S pair.
Reynier's 2-cfasp Dress GlOyes-$2
pair.
PERKINS, 1-clasp Cape Suedes-$1. so
pair.
Perrin's 1-clasp Elk Tans-$1. so a
pair.
FOwne's 1-clasp Walking Gloves
81 pair.
Fowne's 1-clasp Cape Coaching
GlFcs-$2 a pair.
Dents 1-clasp Walking Gloves-$2
pair.
Alters 1-clasp Walking Gloves
$3.50 a pair.
Adler's 1-clasp Dress GlOves-$1
and $50 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-20
A Word About Your COrsets

The success failure Of your new Spring Dress
depends largely on the Corset. Whether you wear
the correct Corset depends on where n selection Is
made. The largest and most complete variety
being the Palais Royal 1t is the safest shopping
place.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-13
BEAUTIFUL NAVAL SCANDAL
Inquiry Into Circumstances Under
Which Battle-Ship Texas Sank
at Her Dock.
STARTLING STRUCTURAL WEAKNESS
Owing to Defects in Her Bulk heads
and Doors the Ship Would Have
Foundered If Her Sea-Valve
Had Broken Outside.

Washington, Nov. 13.-The inquiry
proceedings at the New York navy yard
behind closed doors, into the circum-
stances under which the Texas sank at
her dock recently, it is reported, has
brought to light startling structural
weakness in the ship.
1t was noted here with surprise that the
telegraphic reports of the sinking of the
Texas showed that one engine room filled
through the water tight doors, closing it
off from the adjoining engine room.
This led to an investigation and it has
been found that the bulk-heads separat-
ing the ship into supposedly water tight
compartments are so light that they
spring under the pressure of water and
cause great leaks.
Although the magazine is separated
from the engine rooms by Il continuous
bulk head, without door opening, 1t was
soon filled with the water which ran
around the edges and through the seams
of the metal.
naval expert is authority for the
statement that, if the Texas sea-valve
had broken at sea, the vessel would surely
have foundered, owing to the failure OF
the bulk heads and doors.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-11-13
Increase Of the Army.

Washington, Nov. 12.-In his annual
report to the secretary of war Major
General Miles, commanding the army,
recommends liberal appropriation for
re replacing the present decreasing and an
tiquated post buildings. especially those
on what was formerly the Indian frontier.
General Miles renews his former recon-
mendations for an increase of the army
ON the ground that it has not kept pace
with the increased wealth of public and
private interests, and he suggests that the
enlisted strength of the army be fixed at
one soldier to every 1000 people, as a
minimum, the maximum strength not to
exceed one soldier for every 1000 popu-
lation, the strength to be determined
within these limits by the president ac-
cording to the necessities and require
ments of the nation.
He points out the importance of hav-
ing at least two stations east of the
Rocky mountains and one west, suitable
for the accommodation of one regiment of
cavalry, and renews the recommendation
made last year concerning the use of BIZ
cycles and motor wagons and the promo
tion of competent enlisted men to the
grade of second lieutenants after five
years of service.