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SITUATION IN CUBA.
Blanco Preparing for Expected
Siege by American Fleet.

CITY. OF MEXICO, May 14.-Leading
Spanish residents have inside news
from Havana, brought by the steamer
Lafayette to Vera Cruz. Blanco has
shown great energy in preparing for
the expected siege by the American fleet
and land forces The city and forts
are orovisioned for three or four
months. 1t is believed that the mortal
ity among the besiegers in the hot and
rainy season will compel the Americans
to raise the siege.
Havana is now surrounded by in
trenchments for thirty miles. The
| troops of the garrison number 10000,
and a like number are in the interior,
fighting the insurgents.
The condition of the reconcentrados
in Havana grows steadily worse. The
Spaniards ask them when the Yankee
benefactors are coming to relieve them.
The mortality is increasing among this
wretched class who have taken to beg
ging for morsels of food.
Nobody in Havana except a few
higher officers knows that the Spanish
fleet was annihilated at Manila. and the
report is believed that the Americans
were beaten there. Blanco allows no
It IS believed in Havana that the
campaign in the island will prove enor-
mousIy fatal to the American troops,
and will be prolonged a year. Another
account is that food supplies in Havana
are GOOD FOR much less time, and that
Blanco is in trap unless the Spanish
fleet breaks the blockade to allow sup
plies to come in.
;c1af
hearted, and the theaters put on pieces
ridiculing the American fleet.
GREAT SUFFERING AT HAVANA.
KEY WEST, May 14.-A tale of
great suffering in Havana was brought
here to-day by Major Lima, Inspector
of the Northern coast of Cuba of the
Cuban army under General Alexander
Rodriguez, who arrived here to-day
with four officers of his staff.
Major Lima was taken off the coast
of Cuba between Del Norte and Coli
mar by United States gunboat, and
was transferred to a torpedo boat,
which vessel has reached here.
The Major is the bearer of dispatches
for the United States military author
tiles asking for the cooperation of the
latter, and seeking arms and supplies.
He may proceed to Tampa after con-
ferring with Commodore Watson.
Major Lima says the uprising in the
vicinity of Havana has brought about
frightful conditions of starvation. He
adds that carloads of reconcentrados
who have died for lack of food are tax
en- daily through the Spanish lines.
Their bodies are thrown together IN
piles. without any form of burial, for
the buzzards to fed upon.
Major Lima asserts that the Cubans
around Havana are gathering strength
every day, but he explains that they
are in need of supplies.
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leges in the number of calls he can
make. 1t is understood, in view OF the
newspaper accounts of the fight at san
Juan, that at the time Sampson drew
off his squadron he had been informed
of the presence of the Spanish squad
ron off Martinique, and it is posslple
that he is still lurking on the north
coast of Porto Rico, preparing Tor an
onslaught on San Juan. OF course lnls
purpose will be changed as soon as ne
can be reached by one of the dispatch
boats with the Navy Departments m
structions.
Naval officers have changed decldeuly
the loose way in which the term bom-
barded is being used as descriptive OF
such engagements as that between
SIMPSONS squadron and the forts at
San Juan. The contend that 1t IS not
necessary to have twenty-four hour
notice or any notice of an intention TO
attack fortifications, and that Samp-
sons fire. being directed primarily ana
entirely upon the forts in the harDor'
did not in any sense constitute DOM
bardment of San Juan. 1t is regretted
that civilians suffered in personal prop
erty in the attack Of the American
fleet. but that is one of the yicissitudes
of war, and the American fleet coula
not be held responsible
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"A consultative assembly is discuss
ing the horrible situation created by
hunger and misery We are isolated
by the blockade, and are in fear of an
immediate attack
Since the cable was cut little news
has happened. The blockade continues,
but Admiral Dewey says he will not
lombard the town without his Govern
ment's orders. He also says he hopes
that general rebellion will take place
within four days. New batteries are on
foot il Pamangan."
The Manila dispatch to the Liberal
alsc SAYS the Panay insurSents have
been conquered, and adds that armed
and uniformed bands of insurgents
have appeared in the Province of Capiz.
The Guamboles Island Luzon militia,
it appears, is being organized for the
defense of the province.
The reference to the Panay insurgents
is probably another revolution, news of
which was received in Madrid on May
7th, via Labuan. and cabled to the
Associated Press, announcing that the
Spaniards had captured Panay, the
headquarters of the Philippine insur-
rection. This was pronounced to be a
most important step toward the pa
cification of the Philippines.
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THE FLYING SQUADRON.
Captain Schley and His Men Anx-
ions, for a Battle.

FORT. MONROE Wa), May l4.-tOn
board the flagship Brooklyn at sea, via
pilot boat May 13)-Commodore VIM
field Scott Schley and the hghters ol
his flying squadron steamed out OF
Hampton Roads this afternoon at 10
O'clock under sealed orders. The en-
tire SQUADRON was to have gone. ana at
/ o'clock all the ships had reported
ready for getting away, but at l:lo d
dispatch from the Navy Department Or
dered Commodore Schley to leave the
cruisers New Orleans and Minneapolis
for further orders. Both are fast ships,
much better time-makers than the big
battleships. and could leave hours later
and still catch the squadron. captain
FoIger of the New Orleans was lett IN
charge of the two cruisers.
At precisely at 4.20 the flagship sig-
nailed that she was ready to proceed,
and at 4:25 the Brooklyn and the Mas
sachusetts. the Texas and the scorpion
were moving majestically down Hamp-
ton Roads for the sea. The water naa
scarcely a ripple on it, and the bright
sun was touching Old Glory If IN ten
der benediction. The temper or the
men on the squadron was Well Illus
trated by the ringing cheers that eehoed
from the forecastle down to the quar-
ter-deck, and made Commodore Schiey
remark. with a smile: Those are the
boys for fighting" He refused to say
where he thought the fleet was pounu
for but the fact that the collier Ster-
ling accompanied them, carrying 2.o0O
tons of extra coal, and that each ship
had on board extra coal and water.
would seem to indicate that there IS
lively work cut out for them.
IT is a hard-fight aggregation this
fying squadron, under cool and dar-
ing fighter. The Massachusetts and
Texas are not equaled in fighting pow
er by anything inthe Spanish navy, and
the Brooklyn is the best fighting ship
of her kind in the world In totals the
ships carry four thirteen-inch guns,
two twelve-inch guns, sixteen eight
inch guns. ten six-ineh guns, sixteen
fye-inch guns and an enormous bat
terry of rapid-fire guns of smaller call
iber.
AS soon as the squadron was at sea
active preparations were made to meet
an enemy. The ships were stripped
for action, all lights covered, ammunl-
tion supplied to the guns, and men sent
to fighting quarters for the night. me
ships are all ammunitioned to their full
carrying capacity, and will do desper-
ate fighting The men at the guns nave
been proven to be accurate marksmen.
At Cape Henry. where the squadron
arrived at dark, the pilots were dis
charged. taking their own boat. Inc
men who brought the ships in safety
from Hampton Roads are members OF
the Virginia Pilots Association, offi-
cially recognized by the Government.
w. w. Scott piloted the Brooklyn. j. Is
Peak the Massachusetts and George
Bow the Texas.
Commodore Schley stood upon the
bridge as long as the light lasted, and
when he retired said: II have not been
so happy in weeks. Inaction was Kill
ing ME-
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THE SPANISH FLEET.
Has Been Sighted Off the Coast of
Venezuela.

venezuela.
WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE Span
ish fleet has been sighted again, this
time about 800 miles off the coast of
Venezuela going west. This move
ment is surprise to Navy Department
officials here, who can only surmise
that the Spanish Admiral desires to
remove all danger, and is waiting an
opportunity to make dash for Cien-
fuegos or Havana The fleet, when
sighted, was going at full speed, and
had steamed about 600 miles since last
heard from off the west coast of Mar
Unique two days ago.
ADMIRAL CERyERA'S MOVE
MENTS.
! LONDON, May 1.-THE Star" says
a Madrid dispatch via Paris throws
interesting light gathered from an Off
cial source, on Admiral Cervera's move
ment since he left the Cape Verde
/ Islands. 1t appears that he headed
from ST. Pierre Miquelon, on the coast
/ of Newfoundland. where sealed in
I structions awaited him. There col
! liers from Sydney We're met and the
/ Spanish fleet coaled. Admiral Cerve-
ras instructions then We're to raid
Portland, Boston and Newport, and If
Z Rear Admiral Sampson bombarded Ha-
vana, to draw him off. The news
from Manila seems to have changed
the plans.
| The next proposed move was to
draw Rear Admiral Sampson to Porto
Rico, and then sail rapidly for Havana
and destroy the few ships left there.
Finally, should Admiral Cervera sue
ceed in reaching Santiago de Cuba and
/ learn that two American squadrons
were coming to meet him, thus leav-
/ ing the sea free, his plan would be to
avoid them and sail straight for
! Charleston and lombard that city.
MAY BE A REPETITION OF THE
MANILA BATTLE.
CHICAGO, May IA special to the
Journal from Washington says:
An important attache of the Bureau
of Navigation appeared before the Ma
val Board of War to-day with con-
vincing argument touching the STRAIT
egic phase of the situation, SO far as
it relates to the probable movement of
the Spanish fleet.
Admiral Cervera," he insisted,
knows that an overwhelming force of
American ships await him at San Juan.
His only hope of defeating the United
States lies in his ability to reach Ha-
vana and place himself under the pro-
lection of the Havana Notifications.
With the start he has he can anchor
in the harbor there before we head him
| off
IF my calculations prove correct. we
! will have a repetition of the battle OF
/ Manila. and that, too. on a larger and
a grander scale. / do not believe Ger
vera will take the task of putting into
| Cienfuegos. He will be bottled up
there The land batteries at this point
| have been reduced
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THE BATTLE AT MANILA.
Spanish Admit 800 Killed and 600
Wounded

MADRID. May IA dispatch to the
Liberal from Manila dated May 9Th,
and sent by special steamer TO Hong
kong, says.
The arsenal has surrendered, and
Cavite has been evacuated by our
troops. The Saanish losses We're 800
Iaen killed and GOO men wounded The
enemy suffered considerably, including
an officer on the Olmpia. The Baltimore
was cama@ed. Our shells did not
burst, and All the enemy's shells burst.
admiral Denver has had a long con-
ference with the foreign Consuis
The Yankees took and burnai the
merchant shios. Corre-idor island
was betrayed.
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BoMBARDMENT OF SAN JUAN.
No Credence Given Reports That
Eorfifcatinus Surrendered.

WASHINGTON, May 14.-No official
report has been received here confirm
ing the published statement that the
city and fortlfications of San Juan had
surrendered to Admiral Sampson, nor
is any expected, for the reason that the
statement is not given credence in Of
fetal circles.
The result of the enga cement at San
Juan, so far as is indicated by official
reports was not altogether satisfac-
tory, inasmuch as one of the principal
objects was the burning of the large
quantity of coal stored there for use
of the Spanish fleet. Before he had
been able fully to accomplish the de-
struction of the fortifications and the
coal supply, the Admiral. it is believed
here. thought it prudent to withdraw
his fleet through fear of having one or
more of his vessels disabled pending
the more important contest with the
Spanish fleet. His judgment in this
matter is favorably commented upon.
but the officials express regret that the
immense coal piles of the enemy were
not fired.
AFTER THE BATTLE.
ST. THOMAS, May II copyrighted.
1898, by the Associated Press. 1.-The
third class French cruiser Admiral
Rigault de Genouilly, which was at
San Juan de Porto Rico during the
bombardment of the forts at that place
by the fleet of Rear Admiral Sampson
on Thursday morning, left there about
noon yesterday and arrived here this
morning. She reports that the inhabi-
tants of San Juan fled to the country
Immediately after the firing began,
women and children, the Frenchmen
say, being trampled upon in the mad
scramble for safety. AS the crew of
the French cruiser remained on board
their ship, they could not say any
thing in regard to the exact condition
of affairs ashore. But they claim one
shell exploded in a school-house, kill
ing number of children, while another
shell demolished the house of the COM
mandant of the marines of San Juan
de Porto Rico.
The parts of the city within range of
the forts suffered the most The Of
ficers of the French ship say they
do not know how many persons were
killed during the bombardment, but
they express the opinion that the num-
Der was small On the other hand,
they say, the number of persons
wounded was very large
The officers of the French cruiser
also criticise the wisdom of the bonn
bardment.
The Admiral Regault de Genouilly
was injured by pieces of shell explod-
ing during the bombardment, and her
rigging was cut.
When the French cruiser left San
Juan its inhabitants We're beginning to
return to the city. The most strist
| censorship over telegraphc messages
is observed at the capital of Porto
Rico.
The United States cruiser Montgom-
cry is expected to leave here tonight
to join the fleet. Her destination is
said to be Key West
The United States auxiliary cruiser
Yale, formerly the American line
| steamer Paris, has also been called
here and it is understood she VIII clear
with the Montgomery at Key West.
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Items at the Toilet
Counter.

Fancy Shelf Paper (3O feet in
piece), 4c package.
Toilet Paper 0,OOO sheets in
package), S1sc package.
Machine Oil Qarge hottIe), 1Oc.
Witch Hazel, I2c, I8c and 25c
hottie.
Oatmeal, G1ycerine and Rose
Toilet Soap, 4c cake.
Whisk Broom, 10 inches long,
1Oc.
Perfumed Toilet Ammonia, 14c.
Novelty Comb Cleaners, Sc.
Good Quality Tooth Brush, IOc.
Cheese brough's Pure Vaseline, SC
and Sc.
Royal Tooth Powder, 1Oc.
Rose Water, 10c bottle.
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We are a nation of travellers,
everybody goes somewhere, every
once in while, some oftener, and
twill perhaps be an item of in
terest to prospective tourists as
the outing season is rapidly draw
ing nigh to know that we have
just stripped and placed in stock
the most complete line of trunks,
valises, bags, telescopes and dress
suit cases shown in Sacramento.
Bought, like all else. in our line,
direct from the manufacturer, the
prices are invariably the very low
est. The Peerless Wall Trunks
we carry exclusively.
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Shirt w aists for
Bows.

The Mothers Friend Patent
Shirt Waists find greater favor
each day with mothers, as no but
tons can be torn of, either in
wearing or washing, and they do
away entirely with the sewing on
of buttons. 1t is supplied with an
adjustable belt, which is easily
taken off when the waist is wash
ed; the buttons are riveted on the
belt, consequently cannot be torn
off, either in wearing, washing or
ironing.
Boys UnIaundered Mothers
Friend Shirt Waist, with detacha-
bic band, in either light or dark
striped or figured percale, ages A
to IL years, soc.
Boys Laundered Mothers Friend
Shirt Waist, with detachable
band, in either light or dark per-
Gale; to 10 years, rs, 81.
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MORE VOLUNTEERS.
Said That Another Call for 100000
Will Soon be Issued.

CHICAGO, May IA special from
Washington to the News" says:
You can put it down that the Pres
ident will issue another call for 100,-
Coo volunteers within the next ten
days remarked Representative Lew
is this morning as he was leaving the
White House. Il know that this mat
ter has been considered by the Pres
ident and his Cabinet. The Secretary
of War. I understand. wanted the first
call for 100000 volunteers, but it was
considered best to divide the question
and issue another call later. At the
time the first call was issued it was not
contemplated that we would take the
Philippines and Porto Rico. and hence
need more volunteers"
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SUMMER Bed
Covering.

Light and downy comforters,
quite the correct thing for sum-
mer coverlet the cool summer
nights. They're the proper size
for double bed, are covered with
fancy figured siIkolinc in shades
of cream, blue, red, pink, etc., with
ruffle all around Of plain con-
trasting color, filed with pure
white cotton and tackled with
yarn at regular intervals. Price
5 so.
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Dress Goods
Remnants.

ThereII be a counter full Mon
day for you TO choose from at
about half the regular selling
mark. There has been some very
effective dress goods selling going
on of late in our big Dress Goods
Section, due to unusually low
prices on high class farics of the
seasons best styles and these short
lengths from 2 yards up to suit
length remaining from the bolts
now no more silently testify to the
effectiveness of low prices, and
they'll go even more rapidly than
did the bolts at their further re-
duced price 1narks-and lucky will
be the woman who finds the need
ed length ar ong the lot.
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IPerCale Dresses, SOC.

These are pretty dresses, pref
tily trimmed with lace and en-
broidery around neck, sleeve, yoke,
collar and ruNes, made from '9S's
best patterns and colorings, in
perca1es, fast colors, neat designs;
ages 4 to 10 years. Price, soc.
Child's Short White Nainsook
Dress, bishop shape neck and
sleeves, trimmed in dainty fine
embroidery, 6-inch hem at bottom
of skirt. Price, Csc.
ChiId's Short White Nainsook
Skirt, Mother H-'-' - of
fine tucks and embroidery inser-
ton, neck and sleeves trimmed in
embroidery. Price, 75c.
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Silk Capes.

Some of summers prettiest and
most jaunty stylish capes are
made from silk of various grades,
trimmed daintily with ribbon,
chiffon and lace in ruffle effects,
and occasionally jet to still fur
ther add TO the effectiveness and
richness of the adoInment; some
full silk lined, some simply faced,
and are priced at $5 IS and up to
as high as $40 each.
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Tinsel Draperies,
l0C ward.

An entire new line and a hand
some one on our shelves in the
Lace Curtain Department on dis
play for the first time. These
tinse1 draperies you'll find have
surprising Frightening effect
and are great aid to sum-
mer house renovating. They
are in co1ors of green, red, yellow,
pink, blue, and canary, make
screen coverings, mantel or stand
drapes and sash curtains. 1Oc
yard.
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for summer are not few, as any
mother can testify. 'Tis enough
during that heated season to wash
them and keep the children tidy,
say naught of thinking of making. 4
We can save you the thought of
making by supplying those re-
q quire1nents at prices such as viii 1
make home sewing absolutely un-
necessary and yet the garments
will be as pretty as you like them.
A few items in that line both
white and co1ored:
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Gingham Dresses, SOC

Children's Ready Made Gingham
Dresses, neatly trimmed, even and
broken checks, or p1aids, in me-
dunn coIorings, for spring and :
summer; make excellent every day
frocks, and always wash as when
new. Who'd think of home sewing
to make them when we supply
them for ages 2, 3 and 4 years at
soc each; better grade for older
children, Use and 81.
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White Shirt Waists,
81 Is.

Crisp as lily bud are these pure
white Shirt Waists for women.
The fresh daintiness of white
lawns and pique seem to be in
foremost favor this season. We
show attractive lines at three
prices, some plain, some fancy
openwork patterns, in sizes 80 to
40. Priced s. 25, 81 so and 81 IS.
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Swiss Curtain Mate.
rialS. l5C ward.

Quite the correct thing for max
ing bedroom curtains, and any
person can afford to replace their
old ones with new at SO modest q
price. This material is full SO
inches wide and has fancy border
with polka dot. or figured design
for center. Prices at I5c and Csc
yard.
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Travelling Bags.

The best is the cheapest. We
have p full line Of Moffet Tan
Travelling Bags, kid lined, with in
side pockets, very convenient for
many small travelling necessities,
solid frame, entirely leather COW
cred, brass mounted and brass
lock. Price, 14-inch, SO rs; 16-
inch, 81 25.
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Children's Trimmed
Leghorn Hats,
81 50 and up.

One Of the prettiest styles for
children for summer wear is the
Lcghorn fiat. We have prepared
for this weeks selling some very
attractively trimmed ones. Ribbon,
lace and flowers combined make a
most effective trimming and oc-
casionally tip or an ornament is
added. They're priced from s SO
up.
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Good News
for Mothers

More of those pref
ty ready-made dresses
for the little ones are
here. They are even
prettier than the first
lot which came to us,
and they came just
in time, as the little
folks requirements
in the wash dress line
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New Sailor Hats,
81 Is.

We were short on these hats and
many will be glad to know they've
come. They came in quantities and
now you'll find more styles and
more kinds to choose from than
you'll find all together in walk
all over town. They're principally
rough straws in white or in mixed
co1ors, in the popular shades, very
handsome and becoming styles
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Children's Straw
Flats, SOC each.

We've a new line of. children's S
fancy straw flats, .also,p which can
be trimmed up cheaply and effect
lively with bit of ribbon and a
spray of flowers. They are in red
and white and blue and white
mixed straw Price, 3Oc.
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Cloth Capes.

Come in shades Of tan, blue,
green and black, same silk lined,
some not lined. only silk faced.
They come plain or with velvet
collars, some welt stitched, others
are braid trimmed or finished with
straps of same cloth, double
stitched Priced, $5, Sc, 81 so and
I'M.
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Rough Braid Sailors
85C.

Another late arrival is line Of
short backed rough braid sailor
hats for women. They're In white
only, have bell crown, are very
stylish and easily trimmed at a
small expense.
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Saratoga Trunks.

Same as illustration above, Zinc
Covered Saratoga Trunks, with
oval top, malleable iron corners,
finished to represent natural oak,
strong and serviceable size, tray
and hat box; 3C-inch, 81 25; 81
inch, 81 rs.
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New Short Back
Sailors, SOC each.

back sailors in rough straw in
colors OF red, tan, blue, brown
and white are among the host of
late arrivals. A very taking
style at popular price, soc.
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White Canvas Ties.

Ladies' Pure White Canvas Ties
for fine spring and summer wear.
Cool, stylish and comfortable, mad g
ON the new narrow coin toe with
canvas tip and lace stay, any size
or width. excellent value. 81 so
pair.
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WOmen's Straw
W alking Hats,
75C each.

These are a decided bargain, be-
ing regular 81 so values. They're
jaunty and stylish and in colors
of green, black, red and navy, with
a silk band around and bow on
side.
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Woman's Bicycle
Leggings.
Price ST pair.

Ladies' Best Jersey Leggings
with fancy golf top. The latest
novelty for bicycle use, can be
worn with either ties or high
shoes. Colors brown, navy or
black. Price, ST pair.
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Crushed Roses, 30c.

These are favorites this season.
They're the kind of roses used so
profusely on leghorn hats. Ihey
trim with a very pretty effect, and
come in pretty shades of pink,
coral red, orange, purple, and you
get a good large bunch for 39c.
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WOmen's Capes.

Some exquisite styles, both in
black silk and fine broadcIoth, are
being shown For summer wear.