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Evening star., 1901-04-17

the rims conduct their campaign for civil
I1atIoi ana Independence against the sys-
tematlc onslaughts OF tyranny and oppres-
SION. Here We wish to mention only a
Few or them already known and esneciaIIv
10 tell the yet unknown short but touch
ing story OF the black mourning staror
Inc ne measure ordering the abolition of the
tlnnlsh postage stamps and their slIhsti-
tuition by Russian, a measure in ITSELF or
no practical Importance whatever. met
with united popular protest which docs
much credit both to Finnish ingenuity ana
tenaclty OF purpose, which shall yet nre-
van. When this measure was promI,I-
gated the Firms issued a black STAMP with
tne words Soumi-Finlandr and the ma
aI1a. aiGhaa coat OF arms on it. This stamp they
ainXed TO the top right corner of the en-
NeloPe SIMPLY as sign of mourning and
protest, while affixing the Russian stan,n
on the center of the other side of the en-
feiope The imperial government got
alarmed, as 1t always does. al s11cb n,,reJr
sentimental manifestation of national feel
ing, and In few days interdicted the nrar-
tice The Firms, however, would not give
IN, but not wishing to infringe the law
fabricated at the office of the eoyernor
general, began to use very thin trsnspar-
ent envelopes putting the black stamp IN
sioe so that 1t could be well seen from the
OUTSIDE. Inc governor general declared
TINS ruse to be an Illegal practice, too, and
forbade it, but the people still would not
give in.
The value of the new stamps. which are
OF the ordinary Russian type with the two
headed eagle. is expressed In Finnish cur
rency Tor correspondence within the grand
uucny, ana in copecks for correspondenca
to Russia and abroad, as If to impress the
outside world with the unity of Holy Or
thodox Russia, which henceforth will have
no longer the constitutional marl1kas and
pennfs In her dominion, but only the auto
cratic rubles and copecks.
Such Is the story OF the unique black
stamp adopted as a sign of national mourn
ing. 1t Is significant in itself as regards
Practical result. but it is none the less
pathetic and instructive embodying the
sentiments and character of a people 80
deeply attached to their country, so per
sistent In resisting every encroachment on
their cherished rights and liberties
Evening star., 1901-04-17
THE WATER-THROWIN SEAL.
A Standing Attraction to the Visitors
at the New York Aquarium.
From the New York Sun.

A Standing Attraction to the Visitors
at the New York Aquarium.
From the New York Sun
A standing attraction to visitors at the
aquarium is the big West Indian seal
There is always a fringe of visitors around
his pool watching the big fellow swim and
waiting-those who know his playful ways
to see him squirt water on some unsus-
pecting visitor.
There were two of these big seals, each
more than six feet in length, originally,
and they were called by the aquarium peo-
pie No. and No 2 No. died nearly two
years ago. While he was alive he was the
attraction in this respect. After No.
passed away No. 2 took up the squirting of
water. He has never yet attained the
of aim; but he throws in quantity, now,
more water than No. ever did, and makes
pretty nearly as much fun.
No. at first sauirted water only when
swimming on his back. out now he throws
it as No. 1 did. while swimming on his
belly. raising his head and apparently TAX
ing aim at some particular person.
There Is always an attendant to warn
visitors of the seals water-throwtng habit.
But visitors who don't know about the seal
pay little attention to this warning Or don't
realize its significance They remain stand
ing by the railing at some point from
L
seal will swim round and round the pool,
head under water, apparently as innocent
and numbering as big seal could be, and
then lift his head on some one of these
turns and throw q stream of water over
somebody standing at that point and give
him a good wetting.
One man who was wet last week had a
newspaper in one outside pocket of his
overcoat and letter in the other. The wa
ter ran down his coat into both these pock-
cts and wet both the paper and the letter,
as the man discovered when he took them
out But he took the wetting with entire
good nature, and advanced now to the pool
again from which he had fallen back, end
looked over the railing and down at the big
seal smilingly. acknowledging the accuracy
of the big fellows. aim. apd the big seal
threw his head back and opened his mouth
and barked. in the way for all the world as
If he was laughing in return.
1t is extremely rare for anybody that the
big seal has wet to show resentment over
the wetting. Almost without exception
people stand 1t with becoming and cften
with smiling philosophy. A colored cavalry
man Of Uncle Sans army, strolIing into the
aquarium when the troops got back from
Santiago after the Spanish-American cam
paign, was wet down by the big seal three
times in one afternoon. OF course, this
might have been mere chance though It
looked like selection. but however that
might be. the colored trooper was amused
by 1t all. and he said the big seal was a bet
ter marksman than the Spaniards ,yere
Evening star., 1901-04-17
The "Arnogd" Knit
Abdominal Bands.
(For Infants.)

How is this for boon to infancy?
A band SO soft, light and fine as to
be very soothing to the tender skim
no more irritation from contact with
an a1l-woo1 fabric.
Plant, elastic, seamless-no more
binding of growing muscles. Fulled
and washed-no more shrinkage.
And especially this buttoned fiat
ly over the shoulders-can be ad-
justed without turning and twisting
the little arms tllro' sleeve holes.
4oc. to silk ones at $I.1o.
All styles have tapes and open
shoulder straps.
full line Of the Arnold Knit Underwear for
women and children
Infants Department Second floor.
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Boys Furnishing
Department.

(Adjoining Mems Department.
The boys demand as many styles
of collars as the men of the family,
and you will find in the Boys Fur
nishing Department smaller "edi-
tons of the high turn-down collars
and straight standing collars-those
with slightly roll point, as we'll as
those with folded point.
for 25c.
Round Link Cuffs, also duplicat-
ing on smaller scale the mems styles.
I21ac. and I5c. per pair.
First floor.
Evening star., 1901-04-17
A NATION IN MOURNING.

Black Stamps of Finland ElOauentIy
Protest Against Russian Despotism
From the London Anglo Russian.
While in England We have just been wit
pessing national mourning as token OF
affectionate loyalty to their dead sovereign,
under whom the nation has enjoyed liberty
and prosperity. in Finland the people con-
tinue to show signs of mourning at the loss
of their national constitutional rights, ana
as a protest of indignation against the
rule Of their living czar, who is attacking
their weil-being and very existence. The
future historian will have many pathetic
incidents to record of the way in which
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Trouble Among the Ancients.
f,un fhe Chfcaco Trfbune

What are you doing In my territory
angrily demanded the prehistoric lizard.
Il could answer you at some length" ir-
ritably replied the prehistoric snake. IF 1
felt like 1t: but win merely say that only
about one-tenth OF me is in your territory.
The rest of me Is back there somewhere In
my own bailiwick, dgesting a few wagon
loads Of frogs."
Evening star., 1901-04-17
LOG. each.
biS>cll's Carpet Sweepers.

blssell's Carpet Sweepers.
We carry very large line of Bis
sell 5 Carpet Swecpers, which are the
best made and are no more expen-
sIyc than poorer makes. For light
summer use we sell a great many
BiSSeli's Popular Sweepers at
SI.oO each.
Cyco-bearing Grand Rapids"
SWccpers, s.. 30 each.
Evening star., 1901-04-17
Trunks and
Travelling REQUISITES.

L AFaVeHang requisites.
With larger and better assort-
| ment of travelling requisites and with
the increased facilities and conven-
fences Of the new store we are better
able than ever to meet your wants.
The new department is located in
the basement OF the Equitable Build
ing, 1905 + street, and is connected
with the Mems Store by large arch
way. Here are shown all the out
of-the ordinary things for travelling
the best bags-the best trunks
from makers whose productions are
| not only correct in fashion, but who
reach the highest perfection in work
| manship.
The greater part of these are made
to our special order-in accordance
with our own ideas-and the many
points of excellence which you'll no.
tice about them are the result of care
ful observation-a striving to bet
ter every article at every price.
From the smallest collar and cuff
boxes to the largest basket trunks
for ocean travel, there is every need
ful here that the tourist requires to
rob travelling OF its Inconvenience
| and annoyances.
| Seventy-fve styles of Trunks,
comprising Dress Trunks, Skirt
Trunks, Hat Trunks, Steamer
Trunks, Bureau Trunks, Wardrobe
Trunks, Bridal Trunks, Special
Trunks for women and Special
Trunks for men.
| Bags of all worthfu1 feathers and
in all shapes adapted to every pur-
pose, Silk Hat Cases, Hold-alls
Dress Suit Cases, Steamer Rugs or
Shawls, as well as all the things nee
essary to comfort, are here in salts
factory variety and marked at prices
which are as low as such high grades
can be sold.
The "W. & L. Special Trunk is
a trunk made to our order. We
introduced it three years ago, and
| each season have improved, SO that
today it is the best value ever Of
| tered in trunk at the price.
IT is made of selected Eastwood covered with ex.
fra heavy army canvas: heavy hardwood Stats well
| bound with malleahle iron and cast steel bolt
| clamps covering whole end of slat thereby pre-
Tenting the possibility Of splitting heavy 12-jncb
strap hinges all sizes up To So and : on all the
larger ones; Excelsior lock pnt with single steel
bolt and washer on inside: heavy doweI locks on
! each end and each side of lock in front
! heavy No. ) Taylor bolts being the largest lock
bolt used; heavy box and valance clamp at corners
| where top and body meet: extra strong handles
full sheetiron bottom: rollers set back from cor
| ners and rivetcd on; heavy center bands: cloth
lined; S-nch top tray tbcng the deepest trav uscd
! on ordinary trunks: bound the outside with
metal to prevent breaking: large skirt tray fitted
with tapes These trunks all riveted there be.
! Ing over 20 riyets used III their construction
| 2s-inch Each. 900
| ao-inch Each. ........................ $8.75
a2-iuch. Each. ........................ so
| 34inch. Each. .....................p .plO.oC
! 3G-inch. Each. 9l 90
! IS inch Each. ch........................ .pl <.Oo
| 40 inch. Each. .Pl 5.oo
Suit Gases.
Real Cowhide Suit Cases, linen
lined, steel frame, good brass lock,
strong handle
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China Salt Box Special.

China Salt Box Special.
We offer one crate OF new choice
quality Blue and White German
China Salt Boxes with hinged coy-
erS, which are usually much more
expensive, at
&c. each.
Evening star., 1901-04-17
The Economic Gas Stove Top

the only device invented that will gas stove
and at the time reduce bill They of fuel
to minimum See demonstration Houeurnisling Department.
Evening star., 1901-04-17
Gather Duster Special.

Feather Duster Special.
We offer another lot OF those
Long-handled Small Feather Dus-
tiers, with iolding handles, which
take up little room when not in use,
al -
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Our Stock of
Spring E1ousefurmishings
And HOuseClear1img Requisites

and the several kinds of goods well
Systematically classified render the selection
and pleasurable.
following will afford idea OF the general price
covering OF useful practical things. And the prices, which
grades OF goods only made possible by buy
in great from the
Evening star., 1901-04-17
Grants 10th Century Belt Buckle

Requires sewing 1t consists rings Which are attached To
the buckle and which hold the betting place
to Int any sized figure Gilt and black 25c and soc.
Demonstration in Jewery Department.
Ehs
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Art Gallery, Fourth Floor.
Tomorrow, Thursday, and Until Further Notice,
Special Exhibition and Sale of
The MOser Water COlOrSo

eand tvpining ieast
Mr. ameH N,r gh
crndl in ma
usandW Mountain neigh ~ o
York Baltimore Suhesnnntu landscapes
Evening star., 1901-04-17
Suit Gases.

Suit Gases.
Real Cowhide Suit Cases, linen
lined, steel frame, good brass lock,
strong handle.
S4.35 each.
Observation-Disclosures bldg.
Evening star., 1901-04-17

Moth PreventiveS.
Those who have used Manahan
Tarine Papers and Bags know that
when properly used they are the
most eficacious and cleanly moth
preventiveS.
sisnshan's IArse Tarne Sheets. each, &c: soc.
dozen n-...-...-.-..-. ..-...'-..........--..''
Msnahan's Small Tarine Rags. Each..... ooo'
,Iauahan's Medium Tarine Bags. EACH. oo@'
Manqhan's Large Tarine Bags. Each. oOe-
Msnshan's Extra Large Tarine Bags. Ea. oo|'
Ground Lakewood Tar Pine. Box. 'ON'
r,-,n. s,s.-. snail Per 1oo 25c.
gamphor MARBLES best quality prks' 'e; 75c.
Csmphor Crystalline, pckg.. Ic.: dozen.... /oC'
English Clnrhor Flake. CaR............ l5c'
Oriental Crystar,zyd campbor, Box. '@oe'
oglfu.>e Tia " csmpEor. Bo1............ Z5c-
v,a,,, -r,- p.,s- Fo- 25c.
Clothes Hamper Special.
We offer special lot of round
Willow Clothes Hampers, with at
tached covers and side handles,
which are usually more expensive,
aS follows:
Size Va. l. E.y--.........--.......-. o'C'
s,iz. No. =. Es,h-.--,.-.---...... ooO-
Slz- No. 3. Esa-r-.-.............-.. 9oO'
Lamb's Wool Duster Sets.
We call special attention to the
new Lambs Wool Duster Sets,
which we recommend to replace
feather dustcr. as they gather up the
dust instead OF brushing it from one
article to another. When soiled they
can he washed in cold water and
soap. They come in two sizes, one
with short handle and the other with
a long handle ior ceilings, picture
holdings. pictures, etc.
SI.05 the set.
Also sold separately.
The New Gas Chafng Dish.
We offer one lot OF new Chatting
Dishes complete with the gas heat
ing attachment. which allows you to
fit piece of tubing to the lamp be-
meath and Use your chafing dish
without the Inconvenience of alcohol.
$500 each.
Evening star., 1901-04-17
Spring F70usefurnishings
Fifth Faoor.D

Now is the the modern ousekeper preparing for
waiting home packing away the clothing and
irapere arranging house with furnishings
We constantly deviug and helpful things for the
OF ousekepers and offering
Of invention each with distinctive feature
ands particular of merit recommend it.
Evening star., 1901-04-17

1OOtS. dl OILY lilduc )OSSlDlC D( Duv-
le manufacturers.
| Laundry Requisites.
Galvanized Iron Wash Tubs s............. oOS.
Electric Hoop CEDAR Wash Tubs. 65c.
Good Quality ve<, roards 25c.
Good Quality Wooden Clothes Pins doz. rc
1"r' ''-'--'... '.-.-.---..-.. =
Soft. Cotton Clothes Line. ioN'
Folding Wash Eencbex ... soc.
..ron. Rn,s, Folding Clothes R.rs $I.oO
Mrs Potts. Sad Iron sets., 85c.
Ashestos-lined Iron Holders. -
Folding Ironing Boards. |l.OO
Combination Ironing Table and Scttee... pa w
Handled Ironing Wax. for.............. -
Copper bottom Wash BolIers.............. /Oe'
Novelty wringers. rs................:......9 9@,o -
| Housecleaning Requisites.
Burnshine and SoIarine Metal Polish. ...... -.
Grireshine Non-infiammahe Metal Polish. 81.
| dead Stuck" for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. loN'
Cap;tol Silver Polish t9C.
Unique Furniture Polish. 25C.
EIectro-SiIicon Silver Polish. iocr
Ready mixed Paints. Observation-Disclosures 1Oc
ROYAL Fish Glue LOG.
Peterman.s Roach Foo, IOc.
Petcrn:an's Discovery. for bugs.... 2Oc.
Sulphur Candles ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. I2c.
Chloride of Lime Observation-Disclosures. IOc.
,ac
Witch c,,,, for .,..ntnn Ioc
u.,,.oov.r., ,,odn,. n,,.+ Dan. r.., I5c,
p-ol,,- o,,d p..-,,o-
''''>'
Carpet Erooms. 25c-
Round End busting Brushes. 25c,
vi, II. r,..-..,. ,.., Ioc.
soIidbark Scrub Brushes. ... SC.
Extra s,ljd-back scrrl, Brushes. IOC.
s,.o,s,i-, nrs+.r. .bsor,, d,.r O,C.
Stair wbi>k Erooms. l SC.
Kitchen Wbisk Eroorns lOc.
clase. Rrr,sbes. c3SC.
| Rot+le prusbas IOc.
Dish Mans ....... SC.
| Fxt.7,sior handled busters .- IOC.
| Hearth Iroous . .......... IOC.
| Cotton Mons and Handles comDlete w l0c.
RissarI.s Garnet so,eaners. ...... ST 90
cofl,ny 1ust Br,shes ..- bOc.
fhth h"or'
| 11OuSekeeperS soaps.
| We carry an extensive line OF the
I Dest DFdIdS OF HouSeiloid Laundry
at prices only made possible by large
qudiil.y q buying urect iroih the
ivory ha00''' $ anu 'e''S0h Soaps CAKE
,-,.,,,.,,., p...- c., oc,
crc
p'na ''"'' ''N'"' 80
Armour's Key Soap cakes for....... ~
sflexo Sand Soap, cake.................. &c.
Evening star., 1901-04-17
Housekeepers' Soaps.

We carry an extensive line OF the
best brands of household Laundry
and Cleaning Soaps and offer them
at prices only made possible by large
quantity buying direct from the
makers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-14
Children's Suits Reduced
i'm Price.

Speedy clearance of Blouse Sailors,
: to 8 years, various washable
materials, trimmed in duck and
braid, ornamented, reduced from
100 TO ............... -. soc
Blouse Sailors, 9 to 8, Linens and
Grass Linens, blues trimmed in
duck, ornamented, stylish, reduced
from i.2S TO $500. ...... 75c
Russian BlouSes. A variety of
washable materials, with belt and
trimmings of white duck. $50
Knee Pants, dark blue Serge, fast
dye, all wool, we'll made, pr. 75c
Knee Pants. Half wool materials,
many patterns, felled and tapped
seams 25c
Knee Pants, Washable, heavy ma
terials, extra well made 80. f5c
Children'S Suits, ages : to 9, flan-
mel effects, coat cut IN manniSh
style, vest double breasted, value
500. ...,3 .98
Knee Pants, washable, heavy ma
terialS, extra we'll made, elastic
band .....,.. 25c
Boys Double Breast Knee
Pants Suits
Pretty fancy flannel effects, all
wool cloth, well made, truly re-
markable suits, for $50
Steel gray and olive, mixed with
faint stripe of red; gray mixed
with faint stripe of green; dark
blue with faint thread stripe of
Wnlte. .,...,.... aaron. 500
Boys washable Knee Pants, ages
4 to "A, big assortment 2Sc kind,
choice .... IOc
Boys washable Knee Pants, blue
ground, white stripe, well made,
special this week ...,.....15c
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-14

Mems Furnishings

Mems light blue and pink Bal
briggan underShirts, French neck.
bands, pearl buttons, tapped fronts,
2Sc kind. this week ..fSc
Mems Balbriggan Undershirts, full
size, zoe kind, this week 49,. f24c
Mems brown Balbriggan Under
shirts, French neck, pearl buttons.
full size, value CSC, this week 25c
Challenge" Mems fine bIesched
drill Drawers, reinforced seat, elias.
tic anklets, sold the world over at
soc, this week -. -. 33c
Mems fine Balbriggan Drawers,
soc kind, choice this week at. .25c
Mems fine Nainsook Underwear,
7sc kind, this week per gar
ment ......... ............ SOC
STANDARD" Mems elastic seam
bleaehed drill Drawers, 7Sc kind,
this week ..........45 c
Mems fine fancy striped LiSle I'M
derweaT, were $50, this week per
garment ...,.-...... S6c
Mems white hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs, were SIC, this week,
each. ............ &c
Mems Percale Neghgee Shirts,
collarless, ( pair link cuffs, worth
75c, choice this week -. .39c
Mems white lawn and dotted Swiss
puff bosom Shirts, were 100,
choice this week ..... SOC
Boys pleated front Shirt Waists,
made of best quality Percales
Mothers Friend Wristbands, Csc
kind, this week ...........3 9c
Mems fine Percale Shirts, some
collars and cuffs attached, some are
collarleSs, / pair link cuffs, worth
100 we offer choice. ... 49,. SOC
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-14
Linen Dept

s2-inch Turkey Red Damask, fast
colors, CSC kind. This week yd f5c
56-ineh Turkey Red Damask, flor
al designs, fast eolors, $50 value.
This week yard ...,.,... 20c
5S.lnch Fine quality Turkey Red
Danask, colorS warranted, soc
value. This week yard. 29o
5S.nch BIeaehed Damask, Csc
value. This week yard. ..,.f 74c
5S-inoh Full Bleached Damask, CSC
value. This week yard. Csc
5S.inoh Fine Bleaohed Satin Dam
ass, bargain al 4Sc. This week
ward ............3fc
zo.inch Extra Fine Bleached Satin
Damask. warranted all linen, value
75c. This week yard. 80. ..52e
7o.inch All Linen Half Bkached
Dam2sk, 4Sc value. This week
yard 49, $3.50 'ooc
Fine Bleached Damask Towels,
were 100. This week, per doz 60c
Fine Linen Huek Towels, t7x32,
value i.2S. This week, doz Use
Fine Bleaehed Huck Towels, COX
40. value / 9S. This week ,doz 1885
Honeycomb Bath Towels, t9x45,
value 100. This week, doz. Use
| Turkish Bath Towels, 1880, i2tc
value. This week, each -. SIC
Heavy Turkish Bath Towels, 22x
\ SO. value 2Se. This week, ca. f74e
White Crochet Quilts.
66xSo, we're S5e; this week. 52c
1887. were 100; this week. S5c
7sxS7. Marseilles patterns, were
\ I Is: this week ..' y ..''. voc
i 7sxSS. Marseilles, extra quality,
were / so; this week LIS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-14
Wash Fabrics

Solid Colored Duck, pink and
red, ioc kind, yard 50
The new Washable Skirtin5
"Crenadette," lightweight, faS
colorS, 25c value; we offer a
ward ...,...... .-... -. ..iof
Fancy Printed Corded AssyriaI
Dmity, new line just opened
regular SC kind, 10 yards for. 24
27.inch Printed Delhaven a1i
Magnolia Dimity, light and dak
colors, SIC and ioc values, o
wards for, $3.50. ........ -. DC
High.class Wash Goods, comprt-
iog our Sheer Wash Andora Silb,
Mercerized, Striped and DotFd
Dimity, Soft Finished PersSn
Lawns and Printed FoulardiHs,
worth CSC 10 4Sc, choice &c
Brown Skirting Crash, toc kid,
yard ......... $780,. -. pc
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-14

io-inch Black Taffeta Silk, soc
values, we offer per yard. ..35c
i9-inch Black TafTeta silk, special
65c'yaiue, we offer per yard. sec
ie-inch Plain Solid Colored TAT
fsta Silk, soc value, We offer per
yard . .....,. .35c
27-iuch Fine Black Taffcta SILK,
100 kind, we offer per yard. roe
i9-inch Fine Taffeta Changeable
silks, our Sc value, now per
yard .... ........... ..,... soc
36-inch Fine Black T4ffeta silk,
regular i.25 value, we offer at Csc
j6-inch Louisine Taffeta SILK,
black, pink, light blue and red, CSC
value, this week per yard. 80. 5Sc
Short lengths Is TO IS YARDS black
and colors MORE aud Brocade Silk,
worth csc, choice this week per
yard ....r.-. .............5 DOC
4o-inch Black Brilliantlne, 6oc
value, this week at per yard 49c
46-iuch extra heavy Black Bril-
liantine, csc value, this week. .75c
46-inch extra heavy brilliantine,
good lustrs, 100 value, this week
we offer per yard ....L25
46-inch fine all wool Granite
Cloth, $50 value, yard 6Sc
;o,inch all wool Markolf Granite
Skirting; value i.25,this week CSC