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La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-30
NEW SILKS.

Have just received beauti-
full line of plain and tafeta
silks in shades suitable for
evening waists. Prices are
75c and ------ eoc
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-30
HOW IS THIS.
cH1LDRENs' SHOES.

We have added to our stock
M. d. Wells & Company's
Celebrated MastiH School
Shoes.
Box calf in button or lace, size
SE to H. 90
Size IIH to I3-------S SI.75
Size l3H to 2-------S So. 90
Kangaroo calf in button or
lace, same sizes same prices.
Youths shoes, size 2H to S,
in box calf, front lace So. 90
Misses dongola in lace or but
ton, fine uppers, welt soles,
very nobby shoes, size 8 n
10 II 81. so
Size IIR to I3------------S -SI.75
Size I3H to 2--- 81. 90
Boys tan lace, low heel, very
nobby, back stay, can't rip S2.o
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-30
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It Still Continues! !;

5 We will still continue our :
special invoice sale We have .
Z turned out good many goods 9
: since commencing our special :
sale, and we want to keep it up. .
All summer suits have been 9
$ marked down in price form 25 :
to so per cent to close them out !
: at once When we can sell you z
a fine suit at $1,000, tailor made
and for less than what the cloth ;
in it cost, you make the mistake .
2 ofyour life when you don't come 9
and get one. We will slaugh-
5 ter prices on all summer goods .
to close them out before taking .
stock
s Ladies, now is the time for .
, you to get a NICE pair Of Oxford Q
ties at less than cost price. We 8
have lot Of small sizes, from 2
5 to 4, fine hand turned, goods .
2 worth from So. SO to So. SO, will 9
= close them out at $3.50. Come s
and get your choice before they .
are all gone. Z
5 The Price-Draper Clothing Co.
-THE LEADERS, =
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-30
SUMMER coRsETs.

Our regular 35c corset - 25c
Our regular soc corset 39c
Our regular 75c corset 1880 soc
Our regular SI.oo corset 75c
Our regular S1.25 corset 81 90
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-30
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soc shirt waists now 25c
75c shirt waists now w-- soc
9oc shirt waists now w-- soc
SI.oo shirt waists now 75c
SI.25 shirt waists now---- S5c
$3.50 shirt waists now 81. 90
81. 90 shirt waists now 81. s
s2.25 shirt waists now w------sr. so
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-30
WRAPPERS.

$2. as light colored wrappers $I.75
So. 90 light colored wrappers 81. 50
S1.75 light colored wrappers Sr.25
81. so light colored wrappers 81. 90
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-30
BATH TOWELS.

New line in all sizes at Ioc, :
I5c and -------- --------- a5c
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-30
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SI.25 white parasols- s---- 75c
81. SO white parasols with one
iiounce -SII5
81, 90 white parasols with two
tiounces ------- ----- 81. so
Children's fancy parasols at
25c, 35c and ---.---- soc
The age-herald., 1898-03-02
The Democratic Leader.

Birmingham will today receive within it's gates the recognized leader of the demo- cratic party of these United states-Wil- liam J. Bryan MT Bryan has recently spoken in Mississippi. Yesterday he spoke in Tuscaloosa, of this state. This even ing he will speak here. His subject is bi metallism-a subject in which all men are more interested than in any other now be- fore the American people. Though a you man, MT. Bryan is the recognized author it's chief exponent of the world He is making a fight, the effect of which is felt throughout the civilized world.
 MT. Bryan will be received with joy by all the people of Birmingham, as well by all the people of other sections of the south which he will visit. Not only for his teachings is MT. Bryan popular, but as a man of courage, ability, integrity and man. Illness he is perhaps the most beloved and respected citizen of this country. He Is today the accepted favorite for the demo- cratic presidential nomination in 1900. In him all democrats have confidence, because who will carry out the declarations of his party They know that he would fulfill to the letter every obligation put upon him by his party; that he would allow no mem- Der of his cabinet to be the tool of any monopoly, trust or other combination. They know that his appointments would be of men above the influence of any un- just or prejudiced power MT. Bryan has become the peoples tribune in the great struggle against privilege. Strong as he was on the November day that followed his defeat at the polls, he has day by day since that time steadily won popular favor and approval.
 The history of the country does not af- ford another instance, save Thomas Jeffer- son, of a man without military title, a plain citizen without official power of any kind, marching steadily from defeat to the white house. That is just what this man is doing, rather it is what the people are compelling him to do, out of the spect and esteem and confidence they hold him in.
 While, therefore, Birmingham welcomes a plain citizen, accessible, frank and bold of speech, yet it welcomes today the man who is destined, If he lives, to lead the country back to its traditions and true democratic principles The task is a heavy one, but this man who is the city's guest today, seems by his mental equipment and physical vigor to have been raised up for its accomplishment.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

that the Cubans should refuse to accept the new autonomy scheme7 Is 1t surprising that the war goes on wholly regardless Of Spanish promises or Spanish efforts?
 Practically the war has lasted from 1868 down to the present time. Is 1t to be per- mitted to go on forever, to the detriment of American interests7 If intervention be not justified now, 1t can never become so. If this country have no right now to stay the destruction of its commerce and to protect its shores from epidemics. then it will never have that right. Autonomy has been fully and conclusively rejected; the war Is maintained; the insurgents have not the smallest intention of submitting to Spanish rule; the conflict practically pre- sents the features 1t did thirty years ago; 1t has been one and the same conflict dat ing from 1868; and yet the Wall street brigade and the Hanna wing of the admin istration declare there should be no action on our part-that we should keep out of Cuba, and give Spain "a reasonable time" in which to bring her rebellous subjects into submission. Let all such people con- slider the year 1900. That year will soon be here; but will the people who think thirty years of warfare is not enough be here in office if they do not soon change their Spanish policy?
The age-herald., 1898-03-02
Compulsory Marriaqe.

It has been stated that women are talk ing places that men need, but witty wo- man once explained that men could readily do away with such competition by mar rying the competitors. The men do not both for their own good and for the good of society in general accept this plan as freely as they should; and it Is seriously spur them to a proper sense of their duty as citizens and bread winners. Bills are pending or have been proposed in four states to tax bachelors. It is not so much in sociology That it is the duty of ev- cry man to marry, is the basic truth. If he neglect his plain duty tax him until he comes to a receptive state of mind. Wake him up, in other words. Society suffers chiefly through his neglect and careless ness, not so much through malice prepense on the bachelors part. He is not a wo- man-hater as rule, but he is careless in the respect of an important duty.
 Some German wise man has discovered that providence turns against mankind as soon as their duty in repeopleing the world is discharged. Men and women are then pushed aside and at length pushed over the brink into the unknown world. Let not the bachelor, however, think that by postponing his duty he can lengthen his life. Let him the rather think that avoidance of the chief duty of life is an invitation to the grim reaper to come on at once and get in his work. There is no harm in the bachelor-tax bills, and possi- bly, few years of active operation may disclose much that is good in this new sort of special taxation
The age-herald., 1898-03-02
Great State Issues

In discussing the coming state conyen- tion the Anniston Hot Blast says the dem- ocrats should have the moral courage to come out boldly and declare for such things as are greatly needed in this state. They should declare in favor of better pub lie roads, better public schools, and boldly in favor of constitutional convention. These are three things greatly needed in the state, and no one of them should be omitted from the democratic platform
 The Hot Blast is wholly right. Some may say that the order of the states great needs should be reversely stated; but as the state needs all three the order of their presentation is immaterial An intelii- gent electorate will naturally usher in better schools and better reads. So far as the schools are concerned, the adoption Of an intelligence qualification in voting presupposes that the state will do at least what the states on either side are doing in turning out properly equipped voters. To adopt an intelligence test and take no steps to teach the coming citizen to read and write would be equivalent to saying that the state wants a limited electorate select ed from wcll-to-do people. The demo- cratic party would not be the democratic party, if it adopted such an absurd policy. When the ballot is confined to the inteIli- gent and schools are open to all, then in- deed the state will not be content with such excuses for rural reads as she now possesses. The three reforms are. in other words, interwoven, the one ushering in the other, and there is therefore no need of quarreling over the order in which they are presented. The party of progress and polilar ideas cannot afford to ignore either one of the three.
 There has never been time when three reforms of such far-reaching importance have come before the people of the state. They are reforms plainly demanded by public sentiment that will not down at the bidding of any politician or set of politicians; and as the Hot Blast wisely says the derhocratic party at the cor.i~g
The age-herald., 1898-03-02
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
 The softer the road the harder it is to travel.
 A merry-go-round is a good revolver to kill time with.
 The harder times are the easier it is to collect a crowd.
 Convicts might be properly termed bread and water winners
 Actors who wear stove-pipe hats ought to be able to draw well.
 Even if a man isn't well up in the social scale he dislikes being cut by his barber. when 1t comes to designing interior deco rations.
 A man seldom forgives an injury until after he has availed himself of an oppor- tunity to get even.
 Some husbands never think of telling their wives anything until after they have found it out for themselves
 When a man and woman argue the woman invariably gets the last word; but when two women argue it's always draw.
 Beware of the man who smiles whens he angry; he's dangerous. And beware also of the man who looks glum when's he glad; he's probably a humorist.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

From the Chicago Inter-Ocean.
 Senator Hale and Congressman Boutelle, both of Maine, should leave Washington for few days and get in touch with those whom MT. Bryan delights to call 'the plain common people," If they go to the sea- ports they will find that double the num- Der of men required anxious to enlist in the navy. If they go to the inland towns they will find retired officers and privates seeking to rejoin their old militia regi- ments. They will find old men and mere youths anxious to offer their services to the government if such services be needed They will hear rash clamor for war. but they will meet with strong nsistence upon the need of preparation for 1t. And they will find an all but universal opinion that if Spain were a principal or an ac- complice in the act of destroying the Maine she must be held strictly to full account ability.
 They will hear dneuciation. not loud. but deep. of the few coppeI'head newspapers and the few unpatriotic congressman who talk of settling for the slaughter of 25S American seamen. in case such slaughter he proved, as if it were on a par with kill ing fur seals out of season.
 Two factors work for preservation of this sternly judicial attitude of the Arneri- can people: Confidence in the patIiq.ic tenn per of the president and congress, and con- sciousness of the possession of a navy that is far superior to that of Spain and that easily and quickly can be enlarged to a power sufficient for all the needs. of the country.
 There is, however a general bencf tlaat the house ought to proceed rro,3pt.y in confirmation of the senate's act.on by which two regiments of artillery IF7al'e to be added to the military force: hfas T-ie 1,500 seamen needed for our warslirs shou,d be authorized without delay; a:tT th3t t:te senate and house should give all ,po sisSc aid to the president and tro the skcretary of war and the secretary of the bayy in putting the army and navy thel stranw- est possible footing. The preservation -f peace, especially in the rre9-nt Crfss5, ie- bends upon the power of tEis country to command it. .'On,y the sword ho'fls the sword in thne scabhard' was ore cf Eei milth von Moltke's last utterances, and it's wisdom never has been questioned. But for the superior strength of our nevy we would have been the verge of hos1i,l ties with Spain probably a dozen times in the last two years Our best guaranty of peace today lies in emphasizing end in creasing not only that naval superiority, but in developing to it's full extent the pres ent caracity of both army and navy for se,f-defense In such a course lies the most effective insurance of our people a whole against apprehension of a conflict, and of our business interests in particular aeainst the disquieting uncertainty with winch an armed attack otherwise would be awaited.
 Messrs Hale and BouteHe will best serve themselves, as well as their country by ST stainfng ttse administration. in harmony win the peoples wishes. and giving both army and navy the help that Secretaries
The age-herald., 1898-03-02
Another Thirty Years War.

It would be interesting to know just how long the Hanna Whitney contingent think the Cuban struggle should go on before intervention on the part of this country would be considered by them justifiable and commendable. The present war was really begun in 1868; yes, friends and coun- trymen. in 1S6s-thirty years ago. The pa- triots reluctantly took up arms in that year, after they had exhausted every ef fort to secure some voice in the manage ment of thir own affairs, some relief from excessive taxation and corrupt rule. De the end of two years he was displaced. The war went on very much as Garcia is conducting the present phase of the strug- gle. In 1873, 1t will be remembered, considerable number of Americans were captured on the virginius and were duly shot In 1876 Campos was sent to Cuba, just as Blanco was sent last fall. armed with the fullest powers to conciliate the insurgents. There was very little in the way of self-government that Campos did not promise the patriots, and after two or three years of dckering he succeeded in inducing the Cubans to lay down their arms for the purpose of accepting home rule at the hands of Spain herself.
 It was really truce, after ten years of unceasng warfare. There is little need of repeating the story of Spanish perfidy, treachery and dishonesty. No promise made by Campos was kept; no reform of material value was established. The condi- tlon of the Cubans, both in financial and a political sense, became worse instead of better. The demands of the Cubans went unheeded.
 The result was, of course, war again. The truce was declared ended in Novem- Der, 1894, and since that time Spain has en- deavored in a war of relentless severity and cruelty to crush the Cubans. The story of Weyler is too recent to heed re- statement. The war from the outset has been of a nature almost incredible. It was believed that civilization had been advanced to a point when war of ex- tcrmination-a war against the defense lcss--had become impossible; but the story of Cuba shows that none of the barbarities and cruelties of earlier times are impossi- ble at the close of the nineteenth century The entire course of the Spanish govern ment is indefcnsible. It is practically a return to the warfare of the middle ages It has no element of a high civilization fin it. It is essentially aendish and inhuman.
 After the refusal of Spain to keep her ,ooily ignored all her statements as to lew rights and privileges, is 1t surprising
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

the Brooklyn navy yard, they are ver1 formidable ships. Besides this regular line there are some sixty more boats. from coasewdse steamers up to the larger craft. those of tine Ward Line. the Plant Line and many others plying between this country and the West Indies, between New York and New Orleans and southern and north- ern ports generally that can, by being armed. be transformed into an effective fleet, effective for offense as well as de- fense.
 It is well known here that notice has been served to the American Line folks as well as the proprietors of other lines of steamships to hold their vessels in read mess for instant use and So that they can be turned over to the United States govern ment without delay.
 HAROLD EVERETT CLAY.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02
DON'T.

Dent think 1t is disgraceful to tumble to your faults.
 Don't tfink that every man who asks your advice really wants it.
 Don't put on too many airs as you float down lfe's stream; your little boat may capsze.
 Don't ges the idea into your head that you can pull yourself out of trouble with a corkscrew.
 Don't rely on the promise of a topper simply because he has the reputation of being a full filler.
 Don't be nasty in jumping at a con- cluslon. You may not be able to collect your accident policy
 Don't imagine that the man in the or chestra chair gets a better show for his money than the boy in the gallery.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02
THE WEAVER
From Carpet and Upholstery Trade Review.

From Carpet and Upholstery Trade Review Beside the loom of life I stand
 And watch the busy shuttle go: The threads I hold within my hand Make up the filling, strand on strand
 They slip my fingers through, and so This web of mine fills out apace, While I stand ever in my place. One time the wool is smooth and fine
 And colored with a sunny dye; Again the threads so roughly twine And weave so darkly line on line
 My heart misgives me. Then would Fain lose this web-begin anew; But that, alas! I cannot do.
 Some day the web win all be done.
 The shuttle quiet in its place, From out my hold the theads be run; And friends, at setting of the sun,
 Will come to look upon my face. And say: Mistakes she made not few, Yet wove. perchance, as best she knew."
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

I have seen the dumb men throng to see him, and the blind to hear him speak; the matrons flung their gloves, ladies and maids their scarfs and handkerchiefs upon him as hepast.'' -Coriolanus.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

In the event Speaker Reed should go too far in his attempt to gtdie the will of the people on the Spanish question. there will be another explosion, in which portion of the state of Maine will be blown to atoms, and MT. Reeds red political remains will be scattered over several townships.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

convention should unninchIngly present them for consideration and judgment at the polls next August; for they are issues that cannot be shirked and should not be if they could.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

If Gen. Miles devoted half as much time to acquiring a knowledge of Americas to fancy uniforms and the latest style in dress, then there would be Miles who would not be without honor in his own country.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

If those who have a patriotic feeling for America are known as jingos, the Omaha World-Herald very wisely remarks that Americans who are friends of Spain should be known as dongos.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

Senator Hale Is still true to Spain, though the smile that has so long spirited him on has been absent from the diplomatic gal lery for more than three weeks.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

While congress may be silent pending the Maine investigation, just think what vol umes of talk there will be after the official report is made.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

Long and Alger have called for. The ad- ministration Is awake. active and watch ful. It stands guard The people stand with it. and they demand that congress do the game.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

Dr. Grove knows what it is by this time to contest for a seat in congress and none but himself believe he is entitled to it.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

MT. Mckinley, to better serve the inter ests of the people, will read those Wall street instructions exclusively between the lines.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

Since the blowing up of the Maine there has been what may prove to be an over production of submarine mines.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02
From the Fayette Sentinel.

From the Fayette Sentinel
 The best man in the county ought to be elected superintendent of education. Our educational interests ought to be handled by our most capable, efficient edu- cator and trustworthy men. Let the peo- pie call for a good man.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

The trial of Sheriff Murderer Martin has proved to be little less than side show to the three ring circus of the Maine disaster.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

In November next the Republican party will find that the Dingley tariff law will have been in the nature of a submarine mine.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02
CURRENT FUN.

Her Customs: May-Clara doesn't look as stout as she did when she came from abroad
 Belle-No. By the way, has she shown you all the things she has smuggled in?- New York World.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

La Champagne appears to be a fairly we'll ca,ked vessel.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02
The People Demand a Better Educational
 System.

From the Anniston Hot Blast.
 No man should be elected to the next general assembly who will not pledge him. self to work for better schools and bet ter roads.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

It's to be hoped that Mayor Carter Har- rison's book will say something about the thieves and thugs on the Chicago police force.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

While Theodore Roosevelt is a scrapper, there is no danger of his rendering his res ignation at this time.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02
From the Dadeville Spot Cash,

The Montgomery Advertiser is the first paper we have seen yet that attempts to uphold the present educational system. When a paper attempts to defend such laws in the face of Alabama's illiteracy something is wrong. It is to be hoped, and we are inclined to believe, that the Advertisers influence on this line will not extend far beyond the limits of the editors sanctum.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

Mir Bryan is not in the enamy's country at this particular time.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

Spain continues to keep its well greased lobby at Washington.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

Tor the Orphans: Cousin Ethel-Our fair was perfectly lovely. We made $25.7o.
 Aunty-You must have had a large att tendance?
 Cousin Ethel (dubiously)-No, not so very; we took 75 cents at the door, and papa gave us $25 not to repeat n.-New York Truth.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02
From the Alexander City outlook.

From the Alexander Clty Outiook
 The educational fight is on in dead earn est in this state Ignorance is no longer bliss and the time has arrived to face about and redeem the name of Alabama. Further delay means retrogression pure and simple.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02

Not Their Fault: Old Party-See here. you boys. Don't you know it is wrong to fight that way?
 The Boys-May be it is, boss; but it's de only way we knows. Yer can't expect us kids ter be up in de Markey of Queensbe~ry rues.-Puck.
The age-herald., 1898-03-02
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