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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-10

A splendid lot of new Spring Coats for Girls,
sizes 4 to "a years, Jackets, Box Coats "a
length Coats and Long Coats, made of fine
covert cloth, cheviots, kerseys and venetans,
sailor collars and plain coat collars; manu-
facturer's sample stock, worth up $6 00
to So. 50, choice each. 0'VV
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-10

Laces-A grand opportunity to get
Trochon ard Valenciennes laces;
10000 yards on sale Saturday. r..
Basement Bargain, per yard. ~
Wash Goods-Mill remnants of ex
ira fine Fantasie Dimities and fancy
wash goods, exceptionally good pat
terms, values to 25c Satur- l0A
day special; Basement, yd. '@
Veilings Plain and fancy Tuxedo
Veilings, worth 25c and 35c yard.
gs;n' Bsssmsps nsp v.5a' ssf. lOc and l5c
The latest effects in
stock collars, corded pique and fancy
washable styles extra special l0c
Basement, each.
Black Spool Cotton, 200 yds, ,spool.1c
Black Spool Silk, spool. .1c
Good Pearl Buttons, ell sizes, doz.1 1c
Black Jet Trimming, yard. .1c
Wash Braid, suitable for dresses,
12 yards piece Sc
Children's Fast Black Hose, pr. SC
Try our famous Japan Tea, ID. 28c
White Aprons "A limited quantity
of those extra fine White Aprons,
with bib and shoulder straps; worth
SOC and 7bc While they last, 1Ec
Basement, EACH. 1S#
Toweling 20-inch Linen Glass
Toweling; 18-inch Bleached Linen
Crash, 1211c and 15c quail QMc
ties. One day, yard ~
4O-inch India Lawn, worth <k
1Oc yard. One day, yard 8. ~
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-10

carefully. | hey are money S;
Mems Shoes-A splendid line of
up to- date stylish and durable Shoes
in vici kid, box aud velour calf, reg.
ular $3.50 and 81 quality, Saturday,
choice, Bargain Base @ ~.
ment, pair. 4A1O
Women's Sample Shoes-A very
extensive assortment of Women's
Fine Shoes, principally in sizes 4, ~
and 5, good widths, values to $500,
Saturday, Bargain Base 81 TX
ment, pair
Misses Shoes Good stylish, dur
able shoes for Misses, worth 81 %
%. Bargain Basement. j. Ps'01
Boys Shoes-Our assortment Of
Boys and Youths Shoes Saturday
will please you; special lot, ~ 40
Bargain Basement, pair. e'41
ChiIdren's Shoes Table Bargains
consisting Of children's Shoes, all
kinds, worth up to 81, good 2Oc
styles; Bargain Basement, pr. ~
Petticoats Black mercerized sateen
skirts with deep founce and rufflss,
good workmanship, our unusual
low price for Saturday, 0Qc
Bargain Basement, each. ...... ~
Prints-5OoO yards os good standard
prints, dark colors, &c and IL
&c grade, Basement Bargain, I'd. ~
Tucking About 800 yards oe fine
quality Tucking suitable for waists
and children's dresses worth up to
$3.50 while they last, choice, X !
ydIu..a..s..5.s
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-10

The remainder OF Easter
cards and novelties found in
our book department at "a
their regular price.
Book Specials.
Shakespeare, handy volume size,
limp cloth, published at 35c; 1Er
our price, all plays, each. lO0
100 copies of George W. Cables new
and famous story, The Cavalier,
published S1.5O; IT,
Saturday ...... lev
The best novel of the year.
The Girl at the Half Way House,
story of the plains, by the author of
The Mississippi Bubble; published
by Appleton at $l.50; l0n
Saturdays special IN
6 famous books by John Kendrick
Bangs, published at el25 lEc
each; Saturdays special 1OS
They are: The Enchanted Type
writer, The Dreamers' Club, The
Pursuit of the House Boat. Peep at
People, Ghosts I Have Met and
Paste Jewels
Bitter Sweet, j. J. Hollands famous
poem; published by Scribner r.
at SOC: Saturdays special ley
In Uniform Style, by Rudyard Kip
ling, published to sell at S5c each;
The Drums Of the Fore and Aft, The Man
Who Was, Without Benefit of Clergy. On
GreenhoW Hill, Recrudescence OF fmray.
Wee Willie Winkie. The Man Who Would
Be King, My Own True Ghost Story, 4 1he
Courting Of Dinah Shadd. Tho Incarnation
Of Krishna Mullvaney. His Majesty the
King, With the Main Guard, The Three
Musksteers, Lispeth. Cnpid's Arrows. In
the House Of the Suddhoo. The Bronck-
horst Divorce Case, The Judgment Of Dun
CARA. Gemini. View rA..
AtTwenty-Two. C
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-10
ChiIdren's and Misses Department.

mother should this Department
simply against pleasure showing goods
though conceded
that it the line shown in the "Tvvn Cies.'
SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY:
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-10

Handsome, select assortment Of lace silk stockings and
beautifully embroidered from O. M :. ck E0
Knit Voc<c Fine imported white lisle vests 5Oc
'N'~ S'1' with crochet yoke.............. OV0
And handsome assortment of better quality imported
fine Swiss ribbed Isle vests with beautiful crochet
o, lace yoke and shoulder straps from 75C S375
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-10
Easter Sale of Hosiery.

The largest and handsomest line of ladies' fancy Isle
hosiery in the northwest large variety of Styles in beat
full lace patterns and embroidered lace paterns beige
shades in lace embroidered lace stripes handsome
combination vertical stripes in beautiful effects that
must be to be appreciated. E0c ~ @ 1E
Ask to see them. Prices pair from. wv !" ~A'AO
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-10
Busy Bargain Basement Saturday.

Prices the quick for that day. Read the items below
carefully They money savers every one
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-10
SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY:

New Taffeta Silk Goats, a.
length, new bishop sleeves, large
collar and lace trimmed, pearl
buttons, double breasted and made
of best taffeta silk, worth $1,000.
Special for Saturday, $3.50
at WV
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-10
Easter Cards and
Novelties

The remainder Of Easter
cards and novelties found in
our book department at "a
theia. rem1l,r 1,rice
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-10

New Peter Thompson Suits, in blue and
cream serge, also black and white Shepherd
plaid cloth, no we'll dressed girl should be
without one; sold everywhere at $1,000
and 5000. Special for Satur- co en
day, Introductory Price. ~lZ.OV
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-10
Easter Shirt Waist Sale.


The Shirt Waists this the handsomest and shape
iest we have Get your Easter Shirt Waist
Shirt Waists made Of white lawn front very handsomely
and embroidered back and sleeves trimmed match; nQo
rare bargain at IOS
Dainty White Lawn Waists front trimmed with faggo stitching
and French ucking pretty stock and sleeve &1 40
Exceptional value 4IsIfO
Handsome model made of hantun made with box peas and
yoke and large butons coors tan and white 60 90
- We are showing Superb line
~ of Warmers Rust-Proof Corsets
! ~ In each style is portrayed the very latest idea
xz$N to meet the requirements of present fashions
kST'IA in dress. This model shows the fashionable
VIs9#\ outline but much the corset is in
WYK I way extreme; it fits easily, the figure making
WNYSNI much at the natural lines. Tabs attached
w1m\ | for adjustment of the hose supporter White
MLNlNl and drab sateen; all sizes. Special Cl M
| "ORETTA" MI ~s'OO
\-x1H
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-10

The Tea Room.
Breakfast, $3.50 to 1880 a. m.
Lunch 1880 to 2:30 p. m.
Afternoon Tea, 800 to $50.
Saturdays open till 9 p. m.
We wish to apologize to
those who have been kept
waiting and otherwise in
convenienced by our inabil,
ity to properly accommo-
date our monday patrons
for some little time back.
This will now be altered
and one-third more room
will be given to the Tea
Room. To do this we sac,
rifice our Furniture depart
ment from which the nee
essary space will have to
be taken.
We cannot help. however, while making this
apology. but feel complimented that the
Tea Room has proved such success, SO
that We have to enlarge even before we get
our new addition built. which will not only
double tho size of our store, but triple the
size of tho Tea Room
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07
The Coveted Grapes.

One day in mellow autumn, when grapes were ripe
and sweet.
1 heard beneath my arbor the patter of small feet.
And, peeping through the shutters saw urchin
that knew
Climb nimbly up the trellis where the finest clus-
ters grew
He did not know I him, and 1 did not make
sign,
Though the grapes were Rebeccas and the boy was
Of mine;
eff the little fellow Graves them, shall grudge
bunch two?
I will watch him for minute and see what he
I watched-the eager longing in his eyes was plain
to see;
So plain that tho saw him he was not aware Of
What hindered him from picking, with the fruit
so nigh at hand
And his mouth was wat'ring for it, could not
understand
But presently 1 heard hm-for the arbor was close
Say. Mamma doesn't me,'' with wistful lit
tie sigh,
But bod sees every body-she told me so today;
So dess l mustn't touch 'em-I dess I'll run
away"
He scrambled down the trells; but faster than he
ran,
1 hurried from my window and caught the little
man;
With willing haste parted ripe clusters from the
stem,
And filled to overfowing his little hands with them
He laughed and blushed and wondered. But his
mothers heart was glad
At the tale had to tell her about the little lad;
And have often thought that older folks than he
Might remember to advantage that God can always
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The Two ,Rnnaways.

Lily was my little white kitten. She did
not have black hair on her, and she had
a long bushy tail. which she was very proud
of. Her long whiskers, pink nose and tiny
feet were very cunningiq She was very play
full and so taught heria great many tricks
also had a large yellow shepherd dog. He
and Lily were great friends, and they play
ed together like two kittens. Rip, the dog,
was very large and majestic though he
did not look like 1t when he played with
Lily. His large head, long yellow hair
and swiftness when he ran added a great
deal to his appearance.
One lovely spring day Rip and Lily went
through some Of their funny tricks. Rip
laid down while Lily got on his back. Then
Rip ran around our large garden as fast
as he could, and did other tricks just as
funny
I was sitting by the open CRATE fire one
day last winter, when Rip came ill., and of
course Lily had to follow, for Lily went
everywhere Rip did. So he laid down on
the hearth rug and crossed his paws, and
Lily came In and lay right down ON his
crossed paws, so I called it her pulpit. One
day I could not find Lily anywhere, but
i thought she would come back soon, but
when night came she was nowhere to
be found. Meanwhile Rip was tearing
wildly about, peeping into every corner.
smelling of every man and examining
ing the neighborhood. He would eat moth
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TOpSY ON THE TOP FLOOR
CHAPTER I.
TopsY.
By CLARA J. DENTON.
Copyright. 1901. by George W. Jacobs & Co.,

"Come Nettie," said Mrs. Howeils, near
the close of a bright spring day, put away
your book and Wen make visit to Topsy
on the top floor
Nettie closed her book with a snap.
30, mamma" she said, as she put on her
wraps, "does she live away up in one OF
those tall tenements on Charles street, ana
is she black like the poor little girl you tod
me about in the story of Uncle Tom. and Is
she as funny as she was?''
What a flood of questions" said Mrs.
Howells, laughing, but / can answer them
all at once with No. She doesn't live In
one of those dreary tenements, but with
two lovely ladies called the Misses Nerro,
who spend all of their time on the top floor
of Mrs. Mullard's large boarding house, on
Arch street You know the place, L am
sure"
20, yes. indeed" said Nettie. her eyes
opening wide with delight; "are We going
to that elegant house? But, mamma, don't
they all get very tired of staying on the
top floor? 1 shouldn't want to live even IN
that beautiful place If 1 could never come
downstairs"
II daresay you wouldn't and of course
the Misses Verro get very tired of staying
upstairs, too, but they have to put up with
it. they are never well; they are what we
call invalids' and cannot so about where
they please, as most people can"
20, dear, that is too bad, but does Topsy
have to stay up there. too? / hope she isn't
sick, cause I don't think sick little girls
are much fun"
Il will leave you to Judge of Topsy's state
of health when you see her. said Mrs.
Howells, with smile.
OF course, Nettie. like any other little
girl, asked great many more questions as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07
Never Be Above Your Business.


Frank" said the head clerk to a young
man in large carpet establishment. take
this roll Of carpet over to Mr.. Crafts and
see whether the pattern will suit. You may
just as well take rule and measure the
room while you are there"
"All right" replied Frank, putting on his
coat and hat. But when he noticed the size
of the roll-a sample one containing about
five yards-he exclaimed, you surely don't
expect me to carry that big roll, do your"
Its only a sample, and Mr.. Craft is IN
hurry for it," replied the clerk.
But what are the boys here for! l think
you might send one Of them over with it.
If there is anything I detest 1t Is cartng
bundles around town."
The proprietor, who happened to over
hear part Of the conversation, told the
clerk privately to let the young man go
and take his measurements, and to send
the carpet after him. Frank had arrived
at the house and was busy at his work
when man came to the door with roll
of carpet under his arm and was shown
into the room where he was. Looking up
Frank was surprised to recognize his en-
ployer with the roll Of carpet in his arms.
Here Is the carpet, young man. I hope
have not kept you waiting for 1t. If you
have any other orders I'll take them now"
he said as he set down the roll. The young
man was SO astonished he hardly knew
what to say, and stood staring in amaze
ment at his employer, who left the house
with a polite bow.
well, I'D you get the carpet this after
noon?" asked the clerk, laying his hand on
the young mans shoulder when the latter
returned.
YES" said Frank, looking up from his
desk, 'but do you know 1 cannot under
stand why Mr.. Green brought it around.
was never more surprised in my life''
well, Mr.. Green told me to ask you to
step into his office when you returned"
MY boy" said his employer, as he en-
tered the Office, II overheard your CONVEX
sation this afternoon, and what 1 did was
for your benefit. man should never be
above his business-that is too proud to
give personal attention to the smallest de-
tail. He should be prepared to perform
any duty that comes legitimately, and to
obey orders from those in authority. You
should consider no part Of business too
unimportant for you to give it attention.
Fetch or carry for yourself rather than
miss a single point or risk the loss Of a
customer. Never be above your business"
Success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

ing or even come into the house, but at last
we got him In and locked him up; but he
cried all night long. and then he grew very
quiet, as though, some thought struck him.
After while got anxious and went to his
closet, but when I saw that he was gone
full hair felt frightened. and when saw
little window was broken. ! knew he had
run away, perhaps never to come back
again. So went back to bed very sad.
In the morning there was no sign Of him,
A second day passed and a third came. and
yet there was no sign Of either of them
had been so lonely these last three days
that my mother said she would take me to
fair, but I did not care to go because /
felt SO badly about Lily and Rip.
But went, 1t was in the next town. and
we were about half way there when saw
Rip tearing along with Lily on his back.
was SO glad I almost jumped out of the
carriage, but Rip put her in and ran back
again. hardly knew my own pussy, all
black and blue, but yet 1 Rugged it.
/ was wondering where Rip was going,
when 1 saw him take a man by the coat
with his teeth and pull him down and go
into his pocket and get something 1t was
Lily's collar, and then ran back to me.
was SO glad to get my pets that did not go
to the fair, but went straight home washed
them both, and made them look very nice
ly.
Torrance, and will tell you how 1t was.
Lily was stolen by man, and he took on
her collar SO no one would know she was
stolen. The man had strayed around till
that day, and then he was going home; but
Rip found them on the road a few minutes
before and brought him home to me- After
that they were better friends than ever,
and loved them more. But instead of Lily
following Rip. Rip followed Lily, so she
was never stolen again. A. r. K.
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Concerning Mrs. Santa Claus.

FROM LeSileS weekly.
We are indebted to a writer In the London
Express for description of La Befana. or
Mrs. Santa Claus, and how she came into
being. She is said to have been the woman
who. when it was known that the three
wise men of the scrlptural story were
about to pass by her house, scornfuliy re-
fused to go to her window to salute them
and to wish them a blessing Ever since
then she has been repenting of her evil
ways. Part of her repentance is manifested
in benevolence to little children. All
through the year she fills up her spare time
in preparing presents in wonderful variety,
intended only for really good little children,
of whom she is sort of patron saint, COR
responding with the German ST. Nicholas,
celebrated under his popularity abbreviated
cognomen of Santa Claus. La Befana is
supposed to be ugly simply because she is
so very venerable, being nearly 1000 years
old She brings dolls, trumpets, little
watches, all sorts of confectionery. and
curious cakes, marbles and toys. The rea-
son why this happens on the twelfth day
after Christmas is simple enough, and is
perfectly consistent with the pretty myth
The day is Epiphany, consecrated by the
church to the memory of the Magi. 1t is
the date on which they are reckoned to
have presented their gifts of gold, franklin
cense and myrrh to the Holy Child. And a.
La Befana is associated with them, so she
is sure to fulfill her kindly Office on Epph-
any eve. Thus the festival of January 6.
called by the church Epiphania. Is by the
masses of the people, especially by the
children known as La Befana-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

These books are being selected for the
Sunshine "Children's League and other
children's libraries, by request, by an able
board Of readers and well-known educators.
The children themselves are arbiters in
many instances after the books have been
examined carefully. The publication of this
list will be continued permanently, and later
be issued in book form. The first selections
appeared In The Star of October 4.
Homer for boys and girls
124. The Story Of Ulysses. By Agnes
Spofford Cook. Illustrated The stories
are arranged in a different order from that
in the Odyssey, and form a most delightful
narrative.
125. Tales Of Troy. BY Charles De Cdr
mo, Pho. It brings to the readers &C.
quaintance the famous characters of the old
story and relates the most stirring events
of the Trojan war. It is intended for the
use Of the pupils in the lower grammar
grades. The book is a favorite one with
school children and is companion volume
to The Story Of Ulysses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07
Aunt Dorothy's Letter
Dear Children:

Dear Children:
I know a little girl, about five years old,
who Is very fond Of all growing things,
and as a consequence watches eagerly for
the approach Of spring. Since the first of
March, which she calls the first day of
spring. she has danced out of doors at
every opportunity ITO see If any sprays
are coming OUT She examines the
branches of the trees in her yard to see If
the buds are beginning to swell, and few
days ago was delighted to find two GRO
cuses in bloom.
Soon she will be planning her garden, and
in this 1 hope that many Of you will fol-
low her example.
You Washington children have the ad-
vantage of those in many other cities be-
cause it Is possible for almost all of you
to have a little garden of your own, where
you can grow your favorite flowers. and
pick them whenever you like, to give to
your friends.
Suppose you all begin to watch the trees
and shrubs, noticing which bud earliest,
and just how they do it. You will find
much variety and am sure will feel re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07
Children's Sunshine League
SPECIAL NOTICE

SPECIAL NOTICE.
February gifts to Star Circle children Tor
creditable effort will be sent by the Chill
dren's League president, from New York
headquarters, 90 9th avenue, on or before
March 10.
The children named below received the
awards Please send addresses to Aunt
Dorothy with a copy of this notice at
tached to the address, by March III, With
out fail.
No written reports have been received
yet thai show in detail what the league
circles are doing In Washington, although
verbal notice has often reached us tnat
individual work is being done If you VIII
write to Aunt Dorothy, care or Inc star,
and tell her what you are doing ana what
you will do from now on to help along the
plan we are at work on ana II you VIII
each one of you, We mean every chlla
reader of this page, write and tell us wnal
you think we all can do to get up fund
for a Children's League Settlement Center
here we will include in March gifts the
best dozen letters and plans received. NOW
set your wits at work. We know you
can do something. We have hundreo
gifts to give out for March, through the
kindness of our friends who are helping
Mrs. Fogan pass on to you this sunshine
which she knows you will enjoy. Badges
will be sent on the 18th of every month 10
all applications received for membership
before the first of the month. Any reader
may apply for membership badge Send
stamped self addressed envelope with APP
plication.
Yours cordially,
CHILDRENS LEAGUE Editor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07
The Birds Plot.

sSTee hee," laughed the little bird, Tee
hee. hee. Well fix him. Tee hee, hee. Wen
make him sorry. Tee hec, hee."
Are you sure you know the room?' ask
ed black bird.
..Dead certain" replied a saucy little
sparrow.
Has Mary Ann made the bed yet?"
ouered a second black bird.
"Of course" answered the sparrow.
well, lead the way. l am in for the
fun
And now 1 suppose you would like to
know what the plot was that was being
formed among the birds, SO will unfold 1t
to your sight. But you must not tell, for
1t is a secret.
That morning Robin had come into the
yard with singshot, and after gathering a
bag of small stones. began to shoot at the
birds. BY lucky chance he hit none. but he
succeeded in knocking half-fnished nest
from the tree in which it rested.
The birds were determined to revenge the
broken nest. Their plan was to fill Robin 8
bed with grasshoppers, which would not
hurt him, but would make him feel very un-
comfortable.
So back and forth the birds few, until
they had tucked a good many grasshoppers
in the bed which was supposed to be
Robins.
After this was finished the birds went
back to their own work. but they could not
help laughing over what they had done all
the rest of the day.
They laughed next morning, too. when
they saw Robin come disconsolately out Of
the house.
Tee hee, tee hee," they laughed, "tee
hee. tee hee'
II think it is real mean" said Robin, as
II thinking out loud, that l should be pun
ished for putting grasshoppers in Cousin
Johns bed when l did not do anything OF
the kind
The little birds said not word. Their plot
had failed, for they had made a mistake
HELEN r. p.