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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
CluAafHed.

"Josiar." said Mrs. Corntossel. "whut did
that man say when ye asked him fur yer
money back after he sold We the gold
brick
He jes' went plum crazy on the spot.
He loked me over an then he exclaimed,
Well, you're bird"
He didn't mention what kind of bird,
did hep
Yes. An bein' it was the fust time l
ever heard anybody rave. his words made
a deep impression on my memory. / asked
him what kind Of a bird he took me fur.
an he grinned an says, Well, mister, jedg-
in by the melancholy expression in yer eye,
l should take ye ter be blue Jay"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Something New
i'm Mems Neckwear.

1kINCH REVERSIBLE FoUR-IN HAND SILK
TfES. In rich 'mosador'' stripes-they 60 particu-
larry well with colorcd shirts. allowing plenty OF
the shirt front show.
SOC each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

"One er de reasons" said Uncle Eben
why er education heps err young maj
along in life is dat gi;tin' it in de fus' plac,
compelled i'm ter glt used ter hah'd work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

Only one hundred and eighty-four mel
worked on the post office building today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Lost Its Force.


Oiamatum is Latin word, ISN'T itr.
Yes: It used to mean business, but II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Muslin Sheets
and Pillow Sims.

Tomorrow Cruesday) Pillow Slips
and Sheets made of well known
muslin at the following prices, which
are exceptionally low, and cannot be
duplicated when these are sold:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

Manahan's Large Moth Sheets. Each. ....... &C.
Manahans Small Moth Sheets Per 800. .25c
Manahans L.-bbl. Moth Bags. Each. 400
Manalnns Larger Size Moth Rags. Each. =. Doe
Manahan's Largest Size Moth Bags. Each. go
oorlcss Moth Rags ,smalp. Each. ........ zoe
Odoriess Moth Bags tneduin). Each. .5oc
Odorless Moth Bags darse). Each. COO
It's economy to get the best moth prevcnti,es.
9Th floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
$395 each.

Chnyas-covered Trunks: sheet-irou bottom; steel
clamps: strap hinges: best Excelsior lock and
bolts; cioth lined; deep tray with hat bog; extrs
dress tray: all parts riveted-
$500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
The Customary Boast.

There is a great deal Of animosty in the
harem just now" said one of the gossips
In the Turkish court.
Are the sultan's wives quarreling?" in
quired another.
Yes. Every one of them claims indi-
vidual CT edit for having made her husband
the successful man that he Is today"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Pillow Cases.
Upholstery
Department,

Summer Furnishings for the coun-
try or seaside cottage or to make the
town home more comfortable during
the warm months.
3onch Crctonne, 10 pretty patterns Ter
lslr..
3o-nch Japanese Crepe, large variety OF colars
and patterns. Per yard. ................... I2L,c
Sinch Slkalines all colors). plain Per yard. loo.
36inch Siikalincs. figured. Per yard. -. IaI,c
Japanese Straw Stoop Seats made of superior
quality straw-20 inches in diameter Each. .l2l.c
Stoop Seats. fancy denim top oilcloth bottom,
filled with cotton Each. Observation-Disclosures. 25c
Denim Table Covers 3G inches square-blue,
green. old rose, red. embroidered In white and
fringed all around. Each. ...-............. .37Ilc
Japanese Mantel Lambrequins, yards long.
I>a'ai. -.soC-
Denim Mantel Lambrequns. embroidered AMI
iiLE'u. IsicIi- .--.-.-.------. SlV
Wire Window Screens. all sizes and styles
Each. to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Trunks and Other Tourists Trappimgs.

Our new stock is extensive and
includes every popular and many an
odd shape in Trunks, Bags, Suit
Cases, Hat Boxes, Telescope Cases
everything that properly belongs
in a hrst-class Travelling Goods
stock. For those going away for the
summer we have everything needed
for comfort and convenience. The
prices are lower than at any previous
season on many things, and where
they remain the same some improve
ment in the Trunk or Bag is always
noticeable.
Tomorrow carload of new
Trunks, Bags, Telescope Cases, ETC.,
at special prices.
Canvas-covered Trunks; shcet-iron bottom: steel
clamps hardwood stays: deep tray. with hat box.
$I05 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Moth
PreVemtiVeS.

We have just received another
shipment of Manahan's famous
Tarine Moth Bags and Moth Paper,
which are conceded to be the best
materials for keeping moths from
wooden clothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
The Important Instant.


TIE scientists have studied Ger distinctions
wondrous fine
Concerning the four Seasons and the eoui-
ncctial line.
They have called in mathematics to dis
cover. past doubt.
When summer comes in smiling and CAPRI
ciors spring goes cut.
But the roses nod disdainfully and sun
beams laugh In sccrn
At these labored calculations whose results
are SO folorn,
For they know as well as we do that the
true transition mark
Is the signal from the drummer for the
music in the park.
For the blossoms glance but coyly and the
trees withhold the shade
Which will bend in soft iuxuriance when
the opening numbers played:
And the birds ara but rehearsing for the
welcome they will sing
When the bandsmen take their places to
eclipse the carrolling.
They're waiting for the trombone's bass:
the uiccolo SO shr:il:
Tie MARBLE Of the clarinet; the flutes
ecstatic trill.
Nature halts to Join the chorus, and i'm
patiently we bark
For the signal from the drummer for the
music In the park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
SI.3s each.

Real Grain Leather Club Bags with nickel trim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
BON Marches
American Queen r1enu
N&ratest.
''col !
bicycle free.

We inadsursise today one of the most
novel contests ser held In this city. We
will present a Ladies' Columbia Bicycle
COT Model. standard Of the world, tn the
Lady Suascr!bef1Of the AMERICAN QUEEN
who furnishes the best Menu for one week
for family Of FIVE The entire cost Of
such Menu not to exceed $40. The merits
OF the Menus submitted viii be passed upon
by board Of judges composed Of several
well-Enown Ladies' of this city. whose names
will he announced later. The contest POSI-
lively closes June 30
Our object in. Offering this beautiful BIZ
cycle free is to induce every lady in WASH
tngton to become a subscriber Of the
AMERICAN QUEEN" one Of the most
ably edited and magnifcently illustrated
ladies' home magazines published In the
Cnifud States. The regular subscription
price rs 81 per year, but in order to give
everybody n chance to secure this splendid
publication and at the came time have the
opportunity to win this high-grade Bicycle
we shall, during the contest, receive sub
scriptions at the nominal rate OF Is cents
per year. Each subscriber to the QUEEN
will receive a numbered card, and the Menus
submitted should be signed with this num-
Der at the bottom and inclosed in an en-
vslope and sent to the Bon Marche. marked
Menu Contest" The judges will then Sc
lect the best Menu. and the number signed
on the bottom will be published in the daily
papers and the winner requested to call
and receive the Bicycle. The Columbia Is
now ON exhibition ut our store, and you are
cordially invited to call and inspect 1t. You
will certainly admit that 1t Is prize well
worth working for.
Tho only requirement necessary to admit
you TO this contest is that you become
subscriber to the AMERICAN QUEEN at
25 cents per year. Do not put off-come to
the store at Once-reSister your name-re-
ceive your receipt for the QUEEN for one
year, and try to win this magnificent Co
lumbia' Bicycle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Ladies' Summer
Dresses

We want every lady to
appreciate how perfectly we
have provided for every taste
with the Muslins, Lawns, Or
CANDIES, Linens and Piques.
You may not be a patron Of
the ready-to-wear now. But
if we can get you to investi-
eating you soon will be. Let's
call this-tomorrow-an edu-
cational offering
. Handsome Striped Lawn Dress
m1kermade Dresses. The skirts are
cut full. with ruffie around bottom.
The waists have plated backs, crush
ribbon collars and large sailor col
lars, lapels over shoulders: lapels and
collar trimmed with lace; the front
Of waist has soft bertha Of White
lawn, lace trimmed; sleeves have
crushed plating. trimmed with ruff
fies; lace on cuffs. The combinations
are Blue and White, Pink and White.
Green ard White and Heli0trope and
White. To duplicate such n dress
individually would cost $40. Tomor-
row we'll fit you in one for
40 n ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

Canyas-covercd Trunks: sheet-iron bottom; steel
CLAMPS: hardwood stays: strap hinges: corner
clamps rvcted; best Excelsior lock and bolts:
chain work top and bottom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
$500 each.

4 W. Z. Special Dress Suit Cases. made Of good
stock sole leather corners full linen lined; inside
/ afrnD. sfael frume. lock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Wash Dress Goods
At Reduced Prices.


AT Reduced Prices.
Fashionable Lappet Lace Lawns,
Batiste Lawns, Honiton Lace Or
CANDIES, Mechlin Lace Mulls, Indian
Dimities and many other beautiful
Summer Dress Fabrics at third and
a half former prices.
Lappet Lace Lawns,
In twenty-five distinct styles; handsome priutings
best colorings
Ioc. the yard.
Reduced from I5c.
Batiste Lawns,
sc inches wide. fine; a host Of pretty styles
and handsome printings.
I21c. the yard.
Reduced from re.
Bishop Lawns,
Honton Lace Organdics, Mcchlin Lace Mulls
Pompadour Lace Lawns. Madras Lace Jaconas-
40 designs and colOrinSs.
Reduced to I2tc. the yard.
Indian Dimities,
In vast variety Of beautiful printings tan this
season 81, best quantity
I5c. the yard.
Reduced from 25c.
Embroidered Linen
AT Half Price.
Sheer and fine Grass Linen, embroidered in coaored
silk polka dots and rings
25c the yard.
Reduced from soc.
Best quality Freach orsandi.
2oc. the yard.
Reduced from 37ac.
Special Sale
Women's Suits.
These suits come direct from one
of the leading New York manufac
turers who stands at the head of the
ready-to-wear suit business, conse-
quently the goods are perfect in
every detail. The materials are fine
Cheviots, Homespuns, Broadcloths,
etc. The prices are a little more than
half the usual.
WO.nen's Tailo--made Suits of black and navy
blue cloth. Elton and jacket styles lined throughout
with silk.
$1,000 the suit
Regular price, $2I.oo.
WOmen's Talor-madc Suits Of fine all wool fab
RIGS, ny front jackets-sOme have silk lined jacket
and percaline lined skirt; others lined with silk
throughout-grays, tans. green's and navy blue.
$3.50 each.
Have been $500 to $3.50.
Women's fine Tailor-made Suits OF Cheyiots
Homespuns and Broadcloths. both fly front and
Elton styles: tailored in a very superior manner
very handsome garments.
$500 each.
Have been $500 to $22.5o.
Sd floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

Trunks marked free.
Strap given with each Trunk.
ID Door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

Real Grain Leather Club Bags. rich mauve color:
fui leather lined; covered frame and inlay; inside
pocket: brass TRIMMINGS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24
Our New Trunk.

$500 each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

9Th floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-24

LIST floor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
A SCIENTIST SAVED
President Ernay Of Hartsvie College Survives Serious Illness
Through the Aid Of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,


United Brethren Church at small place
in Kent County, Mich. Being Of an am
bilious nature, applied myself diligently
to my work and studies. In time noticed
that my health was failing. My trouble
was indigestion, and this with other trou-
bles brought Oh nervousness.
my physician prescribed for me for
some some time and advised me to take q
change of climate. did as he requested
and was some proved. Soon after, !
came here as professor in physics and
chemistry, and later was financial agent
of this college. The change agreed with
me, and for a while my health was better,
but my duties were heavy, and again I
found my trouble returning. This time it
was more severe and in the winter l be-.
came completely prostrated. tried vari-
GUS medicines and different physicians
Finally, was able to return to my duties.
Last spring was elected president OF the
college. Again had considerable work,
and the trouble, which had not been entire
~ cured, began to affect me, and last fall
l collapsed. | had different doctors. but
none did me any good. Professor Bow
man, who is professor Of natural science,
told me of his experience with DR.. VIII
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People and urged
me to give them n trial, because they had
benefited him in similar case. and I con-
cluded to try them.
1.-THE frat box helped ME. and the second
gave great relief, such as had never ex-
perienced from the treatment of any ply
stefan. After using six boxes Of the med.
cine l was entirely cured. To-day | an
perfectly well. feel better and stronger
than for years. certainly recommend
this medicine
TO al'ny all doubt Prof Barnaby cheer.
fully made an affidavit before
LYMAN J. ScrDnER. No:ory Public
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
arc sold by all dealers, or will be sent post.
paid on receipt of price, 50 cents box or
six boxes for 80 (thev are never sold in
bulk. or by the lOO) by addressing DR. Vii.
ljan,s' Medicine Co.. Schenectady. y. Y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
A STATE OF WAR EXISTS.
The renate So Declares In Regard to Cuba
Ga. by Large Majority.

by . Large Majority.
WASHINGTON, May .1.-The long and
exciting debate on the joint resolution
recognizing the existence of state of
war in Cuba and declaring that strict
neutrality shall be maintained BY the
United States, passed the senate by
the decisive vote of Al to IA. The an
nouncement was received with tumul-
tuous applause, which drew from Sen
ator Hawley an emphatic protest
against "mob demonstration" The
resolution passed is as follows: ''Re-
solved, etc, That a condition of public
war exists between the government of
Spain and tho government proclaimed
and for some time maintained by force
of arms by the people of Cuba, and
that the United States of America
shall maintain strict neutrality be-
tween the contending parties, accord
ing to each all the rights of beligcr-
ents in the ports and territory of the
United States.'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
SPAIN HAS A CRISIS.
Senior Sagasta. Ex-Premier. Reproache>
the Government.

Senior sagasta. Ex-Premier. Reproaches
the Government.
MADRID, May o1.-At u meeting of
liberal senators and deputies, Senior
Sagasta, former premier, made u
speech, in the course OF which he said:
1--WE have "Oo,oOo troops in Cuba, but
we are not even master Of the territory
trodden by our soldiers. At the same
moment Carlinism is organizing itself
in the peninsula and menaces us with
a new war, thanks to tho IMMUNITY it
enjoys, while the seeds Of separation
are terminating in some OF the prov
inccs. The picture could not be gloom
Ter. We have war in Cuba, in the
Philippines, and we have attempts at
civil war at home. The government
is not responsible for them but it is
unfortunate in it's admins tration.
Reform in Cuba will not solve the Gu
ban question:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21

man in love. Man in love not in his
right brains; let me fall and break
my neck. You comprehend?
comprehended and nodded, then the
little Frenchwoman, who was all bust
ness, informed me in her best English,
and that was not very good, that she
wanted me to prepare an advertisement
for an expert aerial artist.
The advertisement was prepared, in
serted, and accomplished the desired re-
suit, and the pert and pretty Zarcna
reported that her practice with the new
man was highly satisfactory. That was
their affair, and l knew little about
their progress until up to the very day
of the first public appearance in Amer
lea of the dashing and daring French
woman.
Then we came in contact and ami
mated discussion. Tho auditorium of
the theater was a lofty one, the seats
occupying a parquet and four circles.
and great part of the act
was to be performed way up
under the frescoed ceiling, where
the performers would look like
a couple of flies. And all the dam
gerous and extra hazardous feats were
to be performed without the protection
Of a safety net. Against such fool
hardy exhibition I protested, and de-
clared that the rule of the house should
be insisted on: "A net must be used
IN the performance Of all aerial acts,
when the exhibition is given above the
heads of the audience"
Then l found out that my beautiful
Queen of the Air had will of her own.
savens, how she stormed and ragged
o.. French, and when she reached the
height of the tempest she let out "A
good round North American:
"Damn!"
Then, being out Of breath, or greatly
relieved, she subsidized for moment.
and then renewed her excitement, and
made known her state Of mind by as
serting that she would leave for Paris
the very next day, il she had to
swim.
Rather than 10 have the pretty spit
fl,e drown | let her have her way, and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
VICTIMS OF A MOB.
Two Men Killed and the'EIOuse Of AnOthc
Burned by White Caps.

Two Men Killed and the'IIouse If Another
Burned by White Caps.
MOUNTAIN GROVE, No., May 2O.-SiN
miles north of here, on the banks Of
the MILESTONE river, u mob of white
caps murdered two men and burned
the home of another. There has been
much thieving in that district of late
and suspicion pointed to Lige Maytield
and the Mitchell brothers. John and
Dave, who had been warned to leave
the country. The mob did not find
Mayfield at home, so his house was
burned. The Mitchell boys had bar
ricaded their house, and the raiders
fred upon the place, killing John and
seriously injuring Dave. The same
rainers' recently took Dave Mitchell
from his house, whipped him and
warned him to leave, but he remained
defiant.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Mills Resume Work.

RDDEFoED. Me-, May 19.-One hum
drcd looms in the gingham department
of the York cotton mills have been
started. This department has been
practically shut down for year. The
whole plant is now running nearly at
its full capacity.
LAWRENCE, Mass. May 19.-Thc
Everett Cotton mills have commenced
running on tifty-two and half hour
per week schedule. During the pass
few months they have been running
forty-five hours.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Train Goes THROUGH Trestle.

ARDMoEE, !. H., May 1s.-A south
bound passenger train on the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe road went through
tres,lc sixteen miles south of Ard
more and tumblcd down Il twentv-foo.
rmbankmrnt Fifteen passengers and
members Of the train crew were in
iuret.. some of them fatally.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Shake Into Your Shopr.

Aliens FootEase. a powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen. smart.
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
out Of corns and bunions. 1t is the
greatest comfort discovery of the age
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-fitting
or new shoes feel easy. It is a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot,
tired. aching feet. Try it to-day. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores. By
mail for 25c in stamps. Trial package
FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE
Roy, N, Y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
He Will Test the Law.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16.--W. i.
Bradbury, local millionaire, has been
sentenced to twcnty-four hours i'm
prisonmcnt in the county Jail for
violating the civic ordinance prohibit
ing expectora ting on the floor of street
ears. This WAS Bradbur;'s second
offense. He claims the privilege of
splitting when and where he plcases as
an inalienable American privilege and
will make his Imprisonment a test
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
pROF. ALVIN P. BARNABY,

PROF. ANN p. BANNzBY.
A reporter recently called at this famous
seat Of learning and was shown into the
room of the President, Prof. Alvin P. Bar
nnby. When last seen by the reporter
Prof. Barnaby was in delicate health. To-
day he was apparently in the best of health.
1nresponse to an inquiry the professor said !:
"Oh. yes, ! am niue h better than for
some time nm now in perfect health !;
but my recovery was brought about in
rather peculiar way
Tell me about it,; said the reporter.
"Wel!, to begin at Tue heglnnlng. SAID
school, endeavoring to educate myself for
the professions. After completing the
common course came here, and graduated
from the theological course. I entered
re ministry. md accented t he charge Of n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Favor Free (,OiNa 70.

SALT LAKE. May al.-Thc Western
Federation of Miners, after a secret
session of eight days, adjourned sine
die. Edward Boyce, of Wardner,
Idaho, was endorsed by reelection to
the pres idency Of the federation.
Resolutions were passed for free coin
age of gold and silver, for initiative
and referendum and for the utilization
of unions with any party that declares
for these reforms.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
A bad Name.

"A. Swindle' is the name that ap-
pears over the Office door of struE-
Cling lawyer in the city of Stratforei,
Ontario. A friend of the unfortunate
gentleman suggested the advisability
Of his writing out his name in full,
thinking that Arthur or Andrew Swim
die, as the case might be, would sound
better and look better than the signifi-
cant "A. Swindle." When the lawyer,
with tears in his eyes, whispered to him
that his name was Adam, the friend
understood and was silent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Rivera Nav 1Die.

HAVANA, May 15.-Gen. Ruiz Rivera
is seriously i'll with fever in Cabanas
prison. Col. Bacallao, his late chief
Of staff, who was also captured by the
Spanish troops while attempting to
carry the wounded leader from the
field. is now confined in the same cell
with hiin9
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
There Is a Class of leopIe

Who are injured by the use Of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores new preparation
called GRAlN-O made OF pure grains,
that takes the places of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives it with
from coffee. 1t does not cost over 4
as much. Children may drink it with
great benefit Is cts. and % cts. per
package. Try it. Ask for GRAlN-O.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
TIMELY FACTS ABOUT GREECE.
1t has population Of 2,1s7,208.

1t has population Of 2,1s7,20S.
1t Is called "Hel]as" by It's people.
1t has an area Of 24,977 square miles.
The mean temperature OF Greece is
81 degrees Fahrenheit.
About one-half of the population are
agriculturists and shepherds.
No part of Greece Is forty miles from
the sea or ten from the hills.
The Greek flag is white cross on
blue ground-the Bavarian colors and
the Greek cross.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Opportunity.

There is in the minds and hearts OF
many people a profound conviction
that new era of aggressive work is
about to be ushered in; that new day
is already break!ng-a day of most
glorious opportunity.-Rev John W.
Lyell.