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Evening star., 1898-08-18
Our Responsibility and Authority.

The President 1t Is stated has repeated
to Admiral Dewey and General Merritt at
Manila the Instructions as to American re-
sponsibility for law and order which have
been sent to General Lawton at Santiago
They apply at the one place as at the other
The flag is up at both places, and that of
itself fixes the responsibility. The author
ity of the United States must be supreme
wherever the flag flies and as long as it
flies.
Manila is remote from US, and we know
little about the insurgents except that they
are insurgents and have felt the full fury
of Spanish oppression. They are reported
TO be in an ugly mood toward the Ameri-
cans because of not being permitted to
share in the triumph at Manila The story
may be true. At the same time there need
be no great uneasiness on this score for
the reason that both Admiral Dewey and
General Merritt are men of ability, and the
former in particular has shown himself to
be equal to the most trying emergencies.
he knows Aguinaldo; has been in confer
ence and cooperation with him. and must
have impressed the Malay chief with a
sense of his capacity for affairs and his
spirit of fair play. 1t is not difficult to be-
heve that the Americans will remain mas
lcIS VI tue SltHdIlOn penOlnR the uetermina-
ton Of the future of the Philippines by the
Paris peace tribunal.
In Cuba our difficulties may increase un-
less frmneSs shall be tempered with some
diplomacy, and the confidence of the peo-
pie fully invited. We have gone there for
q specific purpose. That purpose is to put
an end to rule by an iron hand" and sub
stitute for that a benevolent and stable
government. We are to lay the foundations
for such a structure. and If We proceed in
the right way We may achieve a success
which may lead the Cuban people to ask
US to throw over their island the perma-
nent protection of the American flag. They
may, because of our success. come of their
own accord TO believe that we are able to
do more for them than they can hope to do
for themselves.
But no such success, no success, indeed,
of any kind-can be hoped for if we are
to begin by display of mere force. and
emphasize it by an outpOuring of scurrility
on the heads of the Cuban people. If we
are to proceed upon the hypothesis that
they are scoundrels and savages whose for
tunes We should never have espoused We
shall surely reap bitter fruits from our
interference with Spain in their behalf.
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Reducing the Army.

1t does not necessarily follow from the
Presidents decision TO muster out at the
earliest possible moment many as 75,,00
of the volunteers that the others are to be
similarly treated in short order. There will
be much work for the army for a year or
more, more than can we'll be done by the
regular forces, even when they are swelled
to their present limit. Indeed it is alto
getEer likely that many of the volunteers
will serve out their full term of two years.
points of vantage to be covered than ever
before, and under such circumstances that
it is necessary to have in hand consider
able force of soldiers, capable of coping
with sudden emergencies and reliable for
the preservation of good order. Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines will be
under certain degree of martial law for
many me nths. In the readjustment of the
governmental agencies to suit the changed
political conditions troops will take the
place of the constabulary of pacific times,
and these troops must be in entire accord
with the purposes and principles of the
American occupation. There may be some
sharp work to be done. The attitude of
the insurgents in the Philippines and pos
sibly that of fraction of the Cubans may
require a continuation of wartime precau-
tions. Thus it is that the volunteer army
will be slow of complete disbandment.
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Manila Captured-

The hghtlng at Manila occurred after the
signing OF the peace protocol, but, of course
before any notification of an armistice had
reached the American commanders there
Thus practically the first and the last hos
Titles of the war were in the antipodes
whereas ii was unquestionabIy the popular
expectation when the campaign opened
that the hghting would begin and end in
Cuba
The reports from Dewey and Merritt
show that the taking of the city was In
large measure perfunctory performance
and cost but few American lives. II Is tc
be deplored that any were killed in the as
sauit. especially in view of the existence OF
the protocol, and but for the lack of means
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Reviewing the TroODs,

The Presidents plan to review at New
YORK the soldiers assembled at Montauk
Point is admirably conceived and its exc
cCtion will no doubt add to the sentiment
of patriotism and universal goodwill that
has followed the success of the Ameri.
can arms III Cuba and elsewhere These
are our soldiers who have seen active serv-
ice and they deserve plaudits for their
splendid conduct on the field of battle and
in facing the terrors of disease. The review
will Indicate to them sincere national ap.
probation OF their sacrifices and thei,
valor, and in the spirit of the occasion. il
not in the actual proceedings. the entirS
country will participate
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Best Black Hose.

(Ffrst foor.)
~ instead of soc pair for Hermsdorf's Best
~ " Silk-lisle Festherweisht Stockings. Only
21c for the 35c "Onyx' Black Lisle Hose Double
soles and high spliced heels.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
The Waning of PODuIiam.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The alarm of Senator Allen of Nebraska
at the political outlook in his state is not
feigned Populism is near its end all over
the country. True. the party calling itself
the democracy has gone over to populist
ground, but the men who invented popu-
Hsm, and some of whom, like Alien Simp-
son and Butler got office out of it, are
everywhere falling into discredit. There is
not room in this country for three parties
The democracy has absorbed nearly all the
populIst party, and, with greater ability
and resources, is carrying on that sects
propaganda, while the populist chieftains,
with PETER in the advance, are one by one
dropping into obscurty.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
ParasoGs & Umbrellas.

G n On for those heretofore sold up to SO. so.
~hoo> S2.9S for those heretofore sold up TO
$50. Entire stock Of Parasols and many En- Tout
Cas- Umbrellas thus sacrificed.
Evening star., 1898-08-18

of direct communication the city might
have been occupied without the shedding
of drop of blood. But this misfortune
will not weigh heavily with the people, who
have unquest.onably been anxious to see
the campaign in the Philippines end as it
began. with a display of the American
spirit Of determination and demonstra-
ton of the American military efficiency.
The part played by the Germans in this
last assault is yet to be fully explained and
understood, but as the case now stands it
would seem that Admiral Diedrichs kept
within his rights and committed no overt
act of hostility toward the American forces
or of undue friendliness toward SPAIN The
rescue of the captain general is not likely
to become cause for any friction, for it ap-
pears to have had no influence whatever in
the fate of the city or the progress of the
Americans. August merely fed from the
humiliation of surrender and found con-
venient refuge on the German man-of-war
1t may have been in questionable taste for
Diedrichs to permit this action, but 1t was
not, as far as now appears, in violation of
any rule OF neutrality.
The performance of the navy at Manila
the other day was hardly up to the work
of the first of May, merely because there
was notnlng TO nght II was comparative
ly easy to throw few shells into the city
and suburbs and this the American ships
did with skill and precision. The army had
not much to do for the Spanish lines melted
quickly before the determined assault upon
them and the flag of truce was soon hoisted.
But the limitation upon the performance
was simply that of opportunity and neces-
sity.
As result of this fighting the Ameri-
cans occupied foreibly and with some loss
of life what the protocol turned over to
them peaceabiy pending the peace treaty.
The argument for the permanent reten-
ticn of Manila by the United States Is
strengthened by the fact of that citys as
sault and capture.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Restore the Cable Connections.

1t is to be hoped that arrangements will
speedily be made to reopen direct cable
communication with Manila by way of
Hong Kong. From now forward the sit
uation in the Philippines will be of the
greatest interest to the outside world, par
ticularly to the official circle at Washing
ton. Admiral Dewey cut the cable i'm
mediately after the battle of May 1 to pre-
vent the Spanish authorities from COM
nunicattng with the government at Madrid
Fortunately, this shut off the output of
Spanish canards, though there was brief
opportunity after the fight for the defeat
ed commanders to mis-state the condition
of affairs and give Spain cause for short
lived rejoicing. The cable end near Manila
was taken aboard one of the American
ships, it was stated and Admiral Dewey
secured a cable outfit to enable him to con-
duct his own correspondence with Hong
Kong and thence with Washington. But
the Hong Kong officials decided that in
asmuch as the line TO Manila was under
Spanish control, being subsidized by Spain.
ii would be a violation of the neutrality
laws to permit the Americans to use the
wire for military purposes aid they ac-
cordingly sealed the Hong Kong end. They
have recently sought to reopen the line
but it has now been held by some one in
authority at Hong Kong that the cable can
not be put again ir service without a for
NAL order from Madrid. The unwinding of
the necessary red tape may consume some
days. but the interests at stake are suf-
ficiently important to urge that the for
malities be disposed of with the least pos
sible delay. In view of the attitude of the
insurgents toward the conquering Ameri-
cans every effort should be exerted to en-
able the administra ton to keep in close
touch with the situation practically from
hour to hour.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Shoe Department,

pairs Women's Tan Oxfords pointed toe turn
sole, low heel Sizes AZ and 6 AA-5 A-45s g.,
and B-6ls and &C ID. Reduced from s.. 90
to 81. 75 pair.
10 pairs women's Tan Oxfords. bread round toe
low heel, tip Of same. Sizes 3ls, 4. az. 3. 81.
and Al. 81. 42. 5L2. and 6I3 B-3b and 4
C.3h. T. 5la and ID. Reduced from $500 to
81. as pair.
13 pairs Womens Tan Oxfords, medium toe turn
sole. square tip, low heel. Sizes A-3Is s. 81
and B-4, So and ca 3i2 Az 5la aud 6 D.
Reduced from 81. 80 81 IS pair
% pairs Women's Common-sense Tan Oxfortfs
low fat heel turn sole. Sizes 31z. 4. AZ, 5, 81
and A. 3L, 4, Az. g. 81. 6, 81 and b
2la, 3, 4, 4H. 5, 5Is 6 and C-2ls g. 4, AZ, 5
and d. Reduced from $3.50 TO 81 IS pair
ii pairs Women's Tan Colonial Oxfords medium
round toe tnrn sole, fat heel Sizes and g. A.
3 and BIS, 81 and @ C-3H, T. al and Z ID.
Reduced from $50 to 81 75 pair.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Boys Department.

10 Boys Washable Sailor Suits, light and dark
shades, fast colOrs, Sizes 3, and 1. Reduced
from s1-23 and l.t9 tEyc. each
Ia Boys Double breasted Linen Suits, well made;
pearl buttons. Sizes 3, q, 4, : aud .. Reduced
from 500 10 S9c. each.
p very pretty Sailor Suits, good washable col
ofs. Sizes 5, !, 5, 6 and a. Reduced from sac.
and S1.OU To 25c each
Is Atwood Duube-breasted Suits. Sizes 4 s.
10, H. u, II and 10 Reduced from $3.50 10
Sl.9J each.
Tp,s
Evening star., 1898-08-18
A Fallncy Exploded.
From the Pittsburg News.

The war has destroyed another long-ex-
listing delusion. There was a widespread
impression that no country could carry on
a war without surrendering specie pay
ments but matter of fact the gold re-
serve in the treasury increased rather than
diminished during the hostilities with
Spain. But if the populist notion. exploited
during the last session of Congress, of in
creasing the issue of greenbacks had been
adopted the result would no doubt have
tional as well as individual calamities are
in
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Suit DEPARTMENT.

i Purple Suit, Irish Popln, lined with silk. Size
"a Rednced from s2l.uo 10 $1,000.
. Nomen's Novelty Crash Suits Eton jacket and
founce skirt trimmed with fancy braid. Reduced
from IS. 15 TO 50 80 each
White P1que Suit. Eton Jacket and full skirt
Reduced from $1,000 10 $500.
organdie Dresses, lace and ribbon trimmed.
Reduced from $1,000 10 $500 each.
An-llDen Heavy Bicycle Skirts. Reduced from
$50 to 81 10 each
Red English PiqGe Jacket. Size 80. Reduced
from $3.50 s.. 80.
very fine Brocaded SILK Evening Waists. neatly
finished with chiffon. Reduced from s24.UO 10
$3.50 each.
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Infants Department.

10 Childrens Pink and Blue Nainsook and Lawn
Dresses. Reduced fruI 81. - I5c. each.
Pique Refers, white, pink and blue, empire
style, large coiIar trimmed with embroidery.
dHeed from $3.50 10 81 80 each.
Pique Carriage Robe trimmed with bow OF
blue ribbon. Reduced from 500 to sl.5O
Second floor
Evening star., 1898-08-18

dry June sent the roots deep into the earth
Tor moisture, and thus the stalks were
strengthened to resist the later storms.
The farmers are jubilant. In the east the
conditions are apparently much the same.
TIE weather has been generally propitious.
Some damage may have been done on the
fafms by the recent heavy rains, but as
far as reports indicate this item is incon-
siderable. Nature seems to be doing fairly
well with humanity in this year 1885,.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
China Department.

Decorated English Porcelain Dinner Set sew
eral pieces clipped Reduced from $40. 90 10 x6 45
/ Decorated French China Tea Set cream pitcher
missing. Reduced from 5000 TO S5 %
odd Decorated Austrian China Covered Dishes
Reduced frcm 81 % TO S5c. each
japanese Vase. slightly damaged, large size
Reduced from So so to 81 To-
Decorated German China Water pitcherx Ra
dueed from 81 90 to soc. each.
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1898-08-18

The prompt decision with which General
Miles proceeded to deal with unsanitary
conditions when he encountered them would
suggest that the porcelain bath-tub habit
is after all not an unpromising Character
istic in a warrior
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Upholstery Department.

80 remnants Curtain Swiss. single and double
border. Ia to yards Reduced from PIC. and Doe
to exactly half price
S-4 Tapestry Table Covers double faced. Re
duced from s.. 80 to 81. 75 each.
100 Window Shades. soiled and misiits. all
mounted on spring rollers. Bring your measure
nent. Reduced from 25c. and soc. 10 he coin
plete.
Evening star., 1898-08-18

Day. Davis-a good, aIliterative, sugges-
tive start on the peace commission. The
President may De relied upon to complete
the line of names in a manner satisfactory
to the people There is plenty Of good ma
terial from which to choose.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Taking No Chances.

''Whats that man doing?" inquired the
Spanish military man in astonishment, as
he watched the peculiar antics Of one Of
the private soldiers.
"Why, he has just heard your statement
that we must face the foe under all cir
cumstances."
What has that to do with his perform
ance?'
Hes learning to run backward"
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Muslin Underwear Dent,

10 pairs Women's Muslin Drawers wide r1liie Of
embroidery, yoke band feiled seams soed. Re-
duced from 5Oc. to 3Jc. pair.
Muslin Gowns, Hubbard style We neck double
yoke in back, yoke in front of insertion aDd tucis
embroidery ruffe on neck and sleeves. Reduced
from 75e. to 59c each.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Rug Department,
Reduced from

q Brusselette Rugs. 1ex32 inches. Reduced from
&c. TO 15e. each.
i Carpet Rag Rug. Reduced from 81. 90 TO So co.
Subia Rugs. 38x52 inches faded from window
display Reduced from s. 75 to $50 each.
Reversible Jute Rugs 30x6O Inches soiled
Reduced from 81. .45 to 75c. each.
Third floor.
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IS learning to run backward"


81 want that bandmaster discharged" ex-
claimed the Spanish officer in Havana. 81
may not be here very long and 1 want that
attended to before forget it,
"Why, he seems very Jealous in his duty
81 don't care how he seems. Whenever
Gen. Blanco and I appear in public he
strikes up See the Conquering Hero
Comes He's either mentally deficient or
sarcastic, and in either case we don't want
him."
Evening star., 1898-08-18

Cervera.'s departure for Spain is certainly
not due 70 any absence of effort on Amer
ica's part to make things homelike and
comfortable.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
White Goods DEPARTMENT.

remnants SILK and Linen Grass Cloth 3 to /:
yards Reduced from Toe. and 81 90 to 25c a ward
dress patterns Black and Blue Swiss embroid
cred in green and yellow, 10 and u yards Re
dueed from soc. 10 25c. yard.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Corset DeUarfm1enf.

10 pairs Corsets, summer net. well boned. Sizes
y, % and 30. Reduced from 3yc. TO 25c pair.
pairs Corsets, French coutil, boned with real
whalebone two side steels. cut bias, tops finished
with lace and ribbon. Sizes Is, 49, ~ and p.
Reduced from $3.50 to $3.50 pair
Evening star., 1898-08-18

In considering the demand for fifteen new
Warships Congress will remember that all
nations are not as easy to whip as SPAIN
Evening star., 1898-08-18

The man who is prepared to demonstrate
that a treasury surplus is menace to the
country will probably have some busy days
in the near future.
Evening star., 1898-08-18

If the absence of a feet should cause
Cervera to tire of his title OF Admiral he
may take advantage of the fact that he has
lived in the state of Maryland long enough
to be addressed as Colonel"
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Secretary Days Retirement.
From the Scranton Tribune.

Secretary Day quits public office because.
being both poor and honest, he cannot af-
ford to travel at the official pace and will
not court sufferance. Is there no remedy?
Evening star., 1898-08-18

There is a strong and growing sentiment
that the way to secure officers in the flu
ture is to train them personally in schools
instead of educating their fathers in pol
itics
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Driven to 1t,

Fame raised the trump which she mu
blow
To note each new-made hero.
Her breath, alas, came rather slow,
And oft she sighed, "Oh, dear, oh!
" "'Twil be the death of me, I'm sure;
I've blown until I'm dizzy.
/ used to have sinecure,
But now I'm sadly busy.
I've done my best to raise din
From bass to high soprano.
I'll take this trump and trade it in
And get steam piano."
Evening star., 1898-08-18

tIIe 11Cs zfIIgsIes TCaLJ ExPreSs.
President Dole will be governor of Ha-
wall until Congress shall have prepared a
form of government for the islands. This
is as 1t should be. Carpet-bagism should
be kept at the minimum in all the annexed
territory of the United States.
Evening star., 1898-08-18

Ex-President Clevelands farm school for
boys Is worthy enterprise, and its found
er deserves commentator for turning from
politics to philanthropy
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Dainty Wash Suits.
CTbird foor.l

S1 O2 for the S5.9S Linen Duck Suits piped
in colors. .9S for the one-of- a kind
S12 to SIS Pique Suits. THE first shall be last
these expensively aristocratic costumes are last
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Misses Department.

Misses Fancy silk Dresses, beautifully trim
med with lace and ribbon. sizes 8 and lo. Re-
duced from $500 75U each.
Misses Imported Challie Dresses low neck
short sleeves uaintily trimmed. Sizes aud TO-
Reduced from $1,000 to $3.50 each.
Third floor
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Admiral Dewey refuses to be interrupted
in his enterprises by the bouquets which
are being thrown at him.
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A dollar for 55c.
Third floor

Third foor)
ESc for silver dollar is poor bargain in
comparison. dollar never bought good
or as pretty Night Gowns, Skirts, Corset Covers
Chemises /: nd Drawers. But they of summer
weight muslin and flmy cambrics and lawns And
summer goods have to go-now.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Those Two Canton Lawyers.
From the Cleveland Leader.

The newspapers of the country are unan-
tmous In their praise of Secretary Day.
The two lawyers from Canton have gone
gloriously and permanently into history,
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Ss Shellene" sDeWeIrV.

4 Or for the 25c Combs, in eighteen styles in
Guiding the three effects for the side
hair. ''Shellene'' s the only imitation that will
not warp split.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
ParasoI Department.

Women's Handsome Trimmed Parasols stylish
sticks. Reduced from $500 to s.. SO each
Navy Blue Coaching Parasols Princess sticks.
Reduced from So. IS to 81. 25 each.
donr
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One for nothing.
(First floor

Or for three 121ac Handserchiefs is Draoti-
cally giving one for nothing. Guaranteed
12R2c Handkercbiefs at &c each, or 25c for three
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Spain's ThOughtlessness.

From the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
Prof. James Eliot Norton will never for.
give Spain for yielding to our base de-
mandS.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Best Wash Gloves.
(Flrst hoor.I

FIRST hoor.)
Mo tomorrow for the Palais Royals 59c Cha
uS mois Gloves. All sizes, in white, pearl and
yellow. 2-clasp and Mousquetaire.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Dress Goods DeDarfmenf

% remnants Challie and Novelty Cloth Dress
1oo1s ~ to 10 yards. Former rice from 4Oc.
10 500 I'd Reduced prices from 2ilc 10 81 40 vd
pieces spring and Summer Suitings. Reduced
from 5Oc TO 25c. yard.
pieces SILK and wool Figured Harere RefIuced
from a5c. to 5Oc. yard
10 remnants Organdie to II Yards Reduced
from 31l2c. TO I5c, yard.
80 remnants Iercales. to yards. Reduced
from 12b2c. to Sc. yard.
firSf
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Similarity.

ut is strange" exclaimed Mr.. Storming
ton Barnes, as he laid down his newspaper
and picked up a copy of Othello, chow his
tory repeats itself"
'In what respect?"
I'm the case of Aguinaldo."
Il see that he has occupied the suburbs
of Manila
Yes. He's another dark-complexioned
man who will soon be in position to an
nounce that his occupation is gone"
Evening star., 1898-08-18

The prejudice In Spain against Christie
pher Columbus leaves the Duke of Veragua
with scarcely any friends at ALL
Evening star., 1898-08-18
A Boon to Humanity.

u.
The afternoon papers announced first the
declaration of war: and then 1t was their
privilege to report first the signing of the
protocol. What would life be without the
afternoon papers?
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Cupid'S House Robe.
Third hoor.f

2Oc instead of s1.25 for this dainty white
VIEW Wrapper, embroidery ruffies. Sizes 30 to
40
Evening star., 1898-08-18
We Can't supply the Gunner,.

Abdul Hamid, the Sultan of Turkey Is
making inquiries as to the cost of A1neri-
can guns. Remember, Alb, the gunners do
not go with them.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
75c for ST. so Hats.
Second foor.)

(Second floor
7Sc for the best Split-braid ''Knox Sailors
and those Rough Straw English Walking
Hats. in black. white, brown, navy and mixed
straws.
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Extraordinary
Offerings.

Lot of Light Figured Challies,
S7zc. yd.
I29c. Double-width Shepherd
Plaid Dress Goods, in black, blue
and brown. ........... 512c. yd.
Scotch Lawns, good styles,
$40. yd.
IaIc. Lawn and Batiste Remnants,
SC. yd.
zoe. quality Cream and White
Seersucker. ...............O .Oc. va.
Bordered and Scalloped Domet
skirting Remnants. -. 55zc. yd.
I8c. Fancy Serpentine Scrim,
double width, the latest decora-
ton. ..................l lc. yd.
3S-inch wide Unbleached Cotton,
&c. yd.
Unbleached Drilling Remnants,
51zc. yd.
White Berkeley Cambria Rem
nants. 6Mc. yG.
Feather-proof Ticking Remnants.
2oc. quality A c. A, I wide,
l21ac. yd.
25c. quality, A. c. A, IA wide,
l5c. yd.
25c. quality Fancy Satin Finish,
l5c. yd.
New patterns in Shelf Oilcloth,
&c. yd.
Best quality Blue Denim Overalls,
For Boys, 24c.; for Men, AOc.
In Our Bedwear Department we
have special sale of Spreads and
Summer Comforts.
These goods sd floor. Take
elevator.
Lamsburgh & Bro,
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Wash Dress Skirts.
Third feor.l

Third feor.)
OEC for the eSc White Duck and Crash Skirts
SOS ....s s29S for the $3.50 TO S5.9S Pique
Skirts with Spanish founce Such reductions for
all grades.
Evening star., 1898-08-18
Black Silk Gloves.
First dao~.

n GN<, instead of 25c a pair-two cents less than
the wholesale price of these best 25c Taf-
feta Silk Gloves