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Underwear Dept.

10 Cambria Corset Covers square neck In front,
high in back. edge Of embroidery on neck. Sizes
40 and AZ. Reduced from DC. to l2i5c. each.
fine Cambria Corset Covers. low square neck,
trimmed with lace and insertion heading and rib
bon. Sizes 20 and q. Reduced from $100 to 50c.
9 Cambria Corset Covers round neck. fun waist,
made with drawing string at waist, edge OF en-
broidery neck, pearl buttons Sizes D, 10 and
- Reduced from Soc. to 25c. each.
9 French Percaie Gowns. double yoke in back,
tucked down front, down collar, trimmed with
hand -embroidered ruf1e neck. sleeves and down
font Reduced from $500 to s.. 90 each.
Cashmere Gowns. for loungine Or steamer wear,
med with ribbon velvet Reduced from $l4-50 to
$500 each
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Keep the Fact. in View.

Mr.. Clark of Missouri was anything but
felicitous In his effort In the House on
Tuesday to give the war with Spain a par
tisan twist. There Is nothing in the record
bearing out his statement that the demo-
cratic party created the public sentiment
which forced the action taken by Congress
with respect to Cuba.
Public sentiment with respect to freedom
for Cuba was created by no party. Like
Topsy. 1t just ''growed-" 1t controlled all
parties and all sections. 1t was found
everywhere. There were times when It
was more demonstrative than at others,
but at no time did it ever lose in earnest
ness or vigor. The people had but to turn
their attention to the subject to feel an
impatielce to have the matter taken I'D
and disposed of.
and now that the war Is on, no partisan
pi odding will be necessary to have it
fought vigorously. There is no campaign
material in the situation either as respects
this years elections, or those of 1893 AS all
parties and all sections voted for the war
when Spain made war necessary, Just as
Loyalty to the common cause will all parties
and all sections now support the war until
success has crowned the American arms.
This is demonstrated on every hand. The
enlistments show it. All sections have re-
sponded TO the Presidents call for volun-
teers with enthusiasm. The national spirit
Is the only spirit now observable. The
people intend that the war, which they
have deereed, shall be put above every
other consideration. The control of the
next House of Representatives is, for the
present, of minor consequence. They do
not want the issues mixed, or matters of
purely domestic concern to become entan-
gled with matters of the greatest moment
as respects the country's attitude toward
the outside world.
1t will be best to keep the facts in view
This is not a war of, for, or by the poii-
ticians. 1t is not a war to boost or to
turn down any political party. 1t is not a
war of conquest. or for plunder of any
kind 1t has come about by the deliberate
action Of all the people and it represents
only their purpose to rid themselves of an
Objectionable neighbor and help establish
in Cuba government worthy of the civili-
cation of the nineteenth century
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within three months. The modern practice
is for neutrals to permit war ships in dis
tress TO seek an asylum within their har-
bors, the tel deLcy being to regard as
harsh and Unnecessary the compulsion of
such ships to go forth to meet the enemy,
provided the ship seeking refuge does not
use the neutral port a base from which
to re-arm and equip for an aggressive ac-
ton later, which would be equivalent to
the original equipment of man-of-war.
Particular interest attaches just at pres
ent to the use Of the cable at Hong Kong
by the American officers for the purpose of
communicating with this government.
Little has been set down in the writings
on international law to govern the use of
the cables by belligerents. The cable In
this instance is in private hands, though to
certain extent under government super
vision. 1t is incredible that any precedent
should be found to prevent the free use
of this means of Communication by our Of
ficers for the purpose of informing Wash
inSton of the results of the fighting at
Manila Official dispatches from bel
ligerent are, to e certain extent, contra
band of war. It is unlawful for neutral
to convey such dispatches when they relate
to the conduct of hostilities. But most of
written matter physically conveyed as in a
ship and do rot affect the use of the cleo
trio cable. which is beyond ordinary means
of supervision. If Spain should feel herself
aggrieved and injured by her enemy's use
of the Hong Kong cable her obvious remedy
would be to cut it, According to the inter-
national convention signed at Paris in 1874
for the protection of submarine telegraph
cables the right Of belligerents under GER
tain conditions to cut such cables was at
firmed.
But at present there Is no fear that any
obstacle will prevent the free use of the
Hong Kong wire for the transmission of a
report Of the battle of Manila. All the
world is anxiously awaiting Information,
Spain more eagerly even than the United
States, and under such circumstances 1t
is not to be conceived that there will be
any disposition to regard the Hong Kong
cable as other than valuable accessory
for the benefit of both sides.
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turned to the south or north, In the former
case probably to intercept the Oregon, Ma
rietta and Buffalo at Cape San Rogue. In
the latter case to sail to the Canaries or
Cadix- Either of these courses would bring
the feet, according to an estimate based
upon careful consideration of speed coal
supplies and other such elements. to the
supposed destination today or tomorrow,
according to the state Of the winds and
sea- In view of the fact that Cadiz is
home port economy Of coal would not be
regarded and the feet would probably
make better time and thus arrive at Cadx
day earlier than at Cape San Rogue. II
Porto Rico were the objective point the
fleet would now be, according to this same
estimate, a little more than half way
across and the same progression would
enable it to arrive about Sunday. If New
York or some other northern seaport
should be the destination the fleet would
require nearly a week longer from now to
make land.
Everything is uncertain about this fleets
course and the intentions of the govern
ment at Madrid. If the authorities in this
city know anything definite they are wisely
keeping their own secrets. Meanwhile
American agents abroad are watching for
straws to show which way the wind blows
and swift patrol steamers are securing the
seas for many miles beyond the coast to
obtain the first sign Of a hostile approach.
The government has evidently taken every
precaution to guard against sudden on
slaught. The chief anxiety seems to be to
prevent the on-coming feet or fleets from
securing junction with a base of supplies
at one of the West Indian islands, from
which 1t might be possible for Spain to put
up much sitter fight than the majority
OF Americans anticipate. Admiral Samp-
sons ships are In fine trim, well stored
with all lines Of supplies. and ready, it
would seem, for the assault upon Porto
Rico or for dash upon the Spanish ves-
sells at the word Of command. 1t may be
safely assumed that effective measures
have been taken to prevent the Spanish
fleet from intercepting and destroying the
Oregon, Marietta and Buffalo.
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Suit Department.

Handsome Illuminated Covert Cloth Suit, dark
heliotrope, handsomely braided in black. Size SO.
Reduced from SIS. 90 to $1,000.
5 fine AI-wool Cheviot Suits, handsomely braided,
plum, navy and black. Sizes "a and 80. Reduced
frem S2DO to $13. 80 each.
Elegant Green Broadcloth Suit. richly braided
in black Size "a. Reduced from 5000 TO $500.
5 Alwool Bicycle Skirts. Reduced from $500
and 81. SO to 81 80 each.
3 Double faced Cloth Golf Capes. Reduced from
$1,000 TO IS. IS each.
Black SILK Cape lace ribbon and braid trim
mins silk lined Reduced from So. 90 to 5000.
Fancy Brocaded silk Cape, trimmed with chif-
fon. Reduced from $500 to $1,000.
2 Women's Jackets silk lined, brown and navy.
Sizes "a and 30. Reduced from $3.50 to %: IS ca.
o Brocaded China SILK Waists. Sizes 81, "a, Sc,
3S and 40. Reduced from Sc. IS to so each.
Black Mohair Waists. tucked fronts. Sizes 81
and "a. Reduced from 81. SIS to 81 80 each.
10 All-wool Scotch Plaid Waists all sizes. Re-
duced from 1850 to 95c. each.
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Annex Hawaii.

Inc military value of Hawaii to the
United States was never more plainly ap-
parent than today, when events in the Pa
cine have shown how necessary il is for
this country to possess resting point in
That great ocean. Commodore Dewey's vic
tory at Manila has demonstrated the force
of all that has been theoretically advanced
in favor of Hawaiian annexation for many
years.
II IS now proposed to press the anneXa-
ton project in the House of Representa-
tlves. where it stands in the form of a
JOINT resolution On such measure a ma
Jority vote suffices to secure action. The
House can logically and probably speedily
pass this resolution war measure such
as II virtually is today under all existing
circumstances With this start in the
lower house the resolution is expected to
receive prompt Endorsement by the Senate
II Is known that very nearly two-thirds
OF the Senate favor annexation
The President of Hawaii has. it is said
ofncis-iiy made tendsr to the Pres den of the
United States of what amounts to the mil
tary possession of the islands Whether
this carries with it the sovereignty over til :.
present republic or is intended solely as
temporary ,xpedient in aid of the United
not at present clear. The proposition seems
most definitely TO be that of an alliance
between Hawaii and this country. giving
to the latter access to the ports of the
former for military purposes
That sort Of annexation will not accom-
pIsh the many purposes of the union con-
templsted by the treaty or the joint resolu-
ton Full and permanent amaIgamation is
necessary to solve the many problems of
the present and the future. The United
states must assume the four millions of
debt Ii must take over all obligations and
responsibilities now borne by Hawaii The
compact mus. be forever. not for the I'M
certain period of this war. Other military
necessities than those now at hand may
arise in the future. and Hawaii must be
ours to cope with them as well as with
those that now prompt the president of the
island republic % advance his generous
offer.
Thef efore annexation becomes a war
MEASURE OF grayer import than though il re-
lated solely to the fight with Spain 1t must
be considered as one Of the broad phases
Of this nations development and treated
accordingly. The matter has been de-
bated fully and is thoroughly understood
by all. Further argument is unnecessary.
Inc House can pass the joint resolution
within few days. or even a few hours.
The Senate should then be sufficiently
patriotic to lay aside it's traditions. as il
did on the historic occasion wilen il passed
the fifty-million dollar war fund bill unani-
rnously and in silence, and quickly pass
this joint resolution
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Bourbon Blindness.
From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

From the st. louis Globe Democrat.
II Pando's boast that he could take
Florida the comic side is the side which
strikes the average person first, but it has
a pathetic aspect also. 1t shows that the
Bourbonish blindness and ignorance of the
typical Spaniard is as dense today as it was
three centuries ago. Since Philip IFS days
Spain has at one time and another fought
almost every nation Of Europe and Amer
lea. great and small, and has been beaten
by all Of them. The average Spaniard, ap-
parently. thinks all those wars were vic
tories for his country. The loss of her do
main in Europe and her empire In America
by successful revolts against her authority
teaches nothing to the Spaniard of today
about the chronic feebleness and incapacft y
Of his country. This particular Spaniari,
Pando, has been beaten by Maceo Garcia.
Gomez and every other Cuban general who
has ever reached him.
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REPORTS.

The peaches may fail, as they commonly
do.
The news brings no sorrow profound.
Each year you'll observe when the season
is through
There are more than enough to go round
But even If frost all our hopes should de-
stroy
OF fruit with its Juicy delight,
It could not disturb our sensations of Joy;
Our laurel wreath crop is all right.
Then let US be gay, though monopolists
meet.
Strange pranks with earth's products to
play;
Though loosely they corner the corn and
the wheat,
These things won't be noticed some day.
Although on the farm there Is much to
alarm,
Consider the way that we fight!
And a country can't suffer perceptible harm
When It's laurel wreath crop is all right.
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Europe Begins to See.
The latest London cable says:

The latest London cable says:
Continental politicians now recognize
that America is certain to become hrst-
class naval power. and will have to be
reckoned with in the worlds affairs.
This shows that light on America is pene-
trating a quarter hitherto very much OBJ
fuscated. America is certain to become
a first-class naval power, and will have to
be reckoned with in The worlds affairs"
But the fact ought not to be news any
where. III the Continental politicians had
been a little more alert they would have
made the discovery some years ago. Amer
ica's intention with respect to her navy
has not suddenly be taken, but dates
from the time size began to extend her
trade over the earth. 1t was step made
imperative by study of the condition of
her competitors for trade. and of what the
laws of trade and of human nature seem
- demand.
The United States has interests now in
all quarters of the globe. 1t is a rapidly
growing commercial pow er. 1t is offering
finished products in all narkets, and with
success American goods in many lines are
the best on sale. But the competition is
sharp. and our competitors are all armed
to the teeth. Altruism does not regulate
trade Advantages gained must have force
behind them-force not to be expended
after the fashion Of II bully. but strong
enough to meet the spirit of bully If
manifested by q rival. In other words, the
United States must be prepared to sustain
itself in the field of International business
by force IL necessary. 1t has not set the
fashion; it cannot singie-handed change it;
1t simply subscribes to It. As its interests
may demand its strength will henceforth
be.
But what the Continental politicians
have in mind, and dread, is a new naval
power of great strength. full of the spirit
of fight for fights sake, and anxious to
NEEDLE with European affairs. They are,
OF course. mistaken. The United States
with a first-class navy will be better pre-
pared than ever and better disposed than
ever to attend to its own affairs 1t will
continue to fight its own battles. with due
appreciation of any sympathy that may be
extended to 1t from without, but with no
thought of becoming menace to fear by
reason of its new Importance. A powerful
United States navy will be an agency-and
should be a welcome one-fer the preserva-
ton of the peace.
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China Department.

Decorated French China Tea Set I Gun
cracked. Reduced from s.. so TO ST. 80.
Decorated Carlsbad China zee Cream Set. Re-
duced FROM Is to SITS
Decorated English Porcelain Slop Jar. Reduced
from e2.00 to &2-O0
Decorated Jardiniere damaged large size Re.
duced from $500 to 81 So
2 odd Decorated Wash Basins. Reduced from
$1.00 to 0oc. each
Decorated Carlsbad China Water Pitchers Re
duced from 81 90 to Soc each
Decorated English Porcelain Sugar Bowls. Re-
duced from S0c- to sc. each.
70 Decorated Carlsbad China Cream Pitchers.
Reduced from 1oc. to SC. each
Umbrella lar, damaged. Redu,cd from 81 Is
10 s5c-
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Odd Bicycle Goats at greatly re-
duced prices.
2 Bicycle Coats, plaid effects Size A. Left
from S. 90 suits. Reduced to 81. 80 each.
Wool Crash Bicycle Coats. Sizes 40. ~ and A.
Left from $500 suits. Reduced to $500 each.
/ Bicycle Coat. light brown effect. Size A.
Left from $500 suit. Reduced to $500.
1 Bicycle Coat, dark brown check. Size A.
Left from $500 suit. Reduced to $500.
Bicy Gle Coats. light mixtures. Sizes 80 and a.
Left from $1,000 Suits Reduced to $3.50 each.
Il Bicycle Coat fancy brown mixture. Size A.
Left from 81 SO suit. Reduced to $3.50.
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Picture Department,

Photograph Engravings. in neat oak frames.
Reduced from As to 81. so each.
Pictures, In silver and gilt frames. Reduced
from $l-95 to 81 . each.
Medullions. Reduced from So IS to 81 90 each
Oval Gilt Frames. reduced from 81 IS to 15-
each: T. reduced from 81. 30 to Soc. each: @ Round
Gilt Frames. reduced from Soc. TO 40c each.
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Dress Trimming Dent.

tx .rds Gilt Gimp. Reduced from So. to soc.
3 yards Green SILK Edge. Reduced from 2ic. 10
Zoe.
~ yards Black and Glt Braid. Reduced from
81. % to Coo.
"a yards Black Silk Gimp. Reduced from S3c.
to Soc.
% yard Jct "a inches wide Reduced from
$500 TO $1.5O.
frSt
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Infants Department.

ID Infants Nainsook Long Dresses. yoke Of fine
tucks and insertion, rufi1e of embroidery on
shoulders, neck and sleeves. Reduced from $3.50
and 81. 70 to $1.00 each.
Infants' Long Skirts, trimmed with tucks and
lace insertion, finished with a ruf1e Of lace. Re-
duced from 81. so to $l.00 each.
2 Chfidrens Pink and Blue PHONE Coats, cape
handsomely trimmed with insertion and embroidery.
Reduced from $3.50 and $1150 10 500 each
10 Children's India Linon and Lawn Dresses
trimmed with insertion, embroidery and hem
stitched ruf1es made IN five different styles. Re-
duced from $125, $50 and 81. IS to 500 each.
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Art Department.

10 Picture Frames with stamped linen. Reduced
from Soc TO Dc. each.
Hand-embroidered Handkerchief bag. Reduced
from 81. 90 TO $10o.
II Cut-work Colered Centerpieces Reduced from
SEC. to 35c. each.
Hand-embroidered Serviettes. Reduced from
$115 to 81 % each.
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Misses Department.

10 Girls An-wool Refers spring weight. Sizes
4. 6 and s. Reduced from $500, $500 and $50
to $1.0O each.
II Girls Lawn and Percale Dresses. lace and
ribbon trimn ed Sizes 6. g. 10 and II. Reduced
from 81. so and IS. 80 TO 81 80 each.
Women's Percale Wrappers. Sizes 50 and 10.
Reduced from 81 % to soc. each.
Is Womens Fine Organdie Waists Sizes 81, SO
and 80. Reduced from 81. SO and 81 % to S100 en-.
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Ho,rsefurnishing Dept.

reduced from e1.1s "a nec.: l. redaeea from 81 q
large Copper-botfom Wssh Boiler Can aged,
large Steam Bread Raiser. Rednccd from 81 10
$780, - - 49, "
2 Infants. Baths. damaged. resucrd from &c. to
&c. each; 1. reduced from 81 - tn 00c
Galsanixed Iron Garbage CAn, damaged Re-
dueed from $2-25 20 81 So
u Tea and CxsIae Pots. 2 aud 3-aua-t s.xca re-
dnced fsnm ssoc. to- Re. esch. =
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spain's Delight In Cruelty.

The position Of the Spanish queen and
her son must not obscure our view of the
hideous cruelties perpetrated in Cuba with
her sanction. Did the queen ever protest
against Gen. Weylers brutalities? We
can find no record Of any occasion when
she raised her voice for the womanhood
and the children of Cuba. 1t did not, APP
parently. occur to her to do SO. Cruelty is
part and parcel of the Spanish character.
The barbarities of Aiva. the bull fight and
the Cuban bestialities-are they not all the
outcome of the same savage delight In
cruelty? English supporters OF Spain-if
any can be found-have some terrible
truths TO face.
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Bows Department.

Is Wool Suits, medium shades Sizes Z, o. II. Il,
Is, IA and 10. Reduced from $500 to S1.95 each.
Al-wool Golf Bicycle Suits Sizes TO- II, Z,
II and IS. Reduced from $500 to s.. 80 each.
AIl-wool Brownie Suits. Sizes g. and g..
Reduced from $500 to $2.95 each.
3 Al-wool Navy Blue Sailor Suits, neatly braided.
Sizes 8. anc 5. Reduced from 81. IS 10 500
Is Boys Outing Cloth Bleuses. Sizes 9. s, Z,
and 3. Reduced from soc. to 25c. each.
u Boys Outing Cloth Shirt Waists. Sizes Z, 8
and H. Reduced from soc. to 23c. each.
IL Duck '.Tams"- and Caps, for boys and girls,
slightly soiled Reduced from 25c. and SOC. to
13c. each.
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Linen Department.

Pattern Table Cloths. gh yards leng, reduced
from $40 to $3.6S each
s dozen fine Irish Damask Napkins. reduced from
$S.25 to $50 dmen; dozen. e size, reduced
from $1.60 to $1.25 dozen.
dosea Fringed Doylies. Redsced from $500
TO $376 Dozen
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Under DiGcrent Circumxtance.,

Il don't know when I have enjoyed any
thing more than getting that bull into the
arena and dispatching him at my leisure"
remarked the matador as he took the
medals off his chest.
You surely didn't bear him any personal
grudge."
Yes. 1 did. He chased me clear across
a tEree-acre lot day before yesterday"
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Leather Goods Dept.

l Imported Pink Fan. Reduced from $1,000 to
S1.00.
White GaaZe Fans. Reduced from 81 30 TO soc.
Crepe Opera Bags Reduced from S1..0 to 50c.
Silk Opera Bags. Reduced from so to $1.00.
Silk Hand Bags. Reduced from 81 - 90 $50.
8 Leathci Belts Reduced from 35c. to l5c. ca.
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Baby Carriage Dent,

Whitney Baby Carriage. upholstered In ngared
velour, patent axles best springs patent brake
etc. Reduced from S11.50 to $500.
Fancy Rattan Carriage. upholstered in figured
satin damask Reduced from $500 to $500.
1 Rattan Carriage, upholstered in coaca,nan's
cloth. fancy front. roll back. Reduced from $1,000
to 81. so.
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Stationery Department.

boxes st. George Writing Paper AS Sheets IS
envelopes. Reduced from 30c. to Doc. box.
boxes Note Paper, 4S sheets As envelopes
Reduced from soc. to 40c box
Address Books Reduced from 5pc. to 35c ca
II boxes Colored Crayons. Reduced from sc. 10
for &C.
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The Spanish officers aficat naturally hope
that the troubles in Madrid will not be-
come sufficiently absorbing to make the
ministry forget that there is war going
on abroad.
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White Goods Dent.

20 pieces Embroidered Swiss with dainty coiored
figures. for womens waists and chldren's frocks.
s-yard lengths. Reduced from $500 to 81 90 pee
10 remnants Coiored Linen. pink, green and tan,
TO II yards. Reduced from 45c. to &c. yard.
10 remnants Black Swiss Muslin, 3 10 yards.
Reduced from 25c. to 12kc. yard.
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Corset Department.

pairs r. & G. Corsets, French sateen. Sizes
% and "a. Reduced from 81. so to 81 90 pair.
10 pairs Corsets coutfl, well boned. Sizes "a
and 25. Reduced from Soc. to DC. pair.
10 pairs French Corsets. cut bias. heavily boned
with real whalebone.- Sizes Ii, -, p, "a, d, %
and 80. Reduced from $3.50 to $3.5e pair.
pairs w. E. Corsets, black snteen low bust,
sudden hips. Sizes q and "a Reduced from 81. 90
to 75c. pair.
Second floor.