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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
RENTS HIGH AT SAN JUAN.
Building Boom in the Suburbs is Con-
fidently Expected.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
SAN JUAN. P. R., September 9, 1903.
The gloom caused by depressed business
conditions in San Juan was somewhat dis
PEELED by the receipt of the news from Wash
ington that Secretary Of the Treasury Shaw
proposes to ask the next session of Con-
gress to appropriate 81 .O95,0O0 for dredging
San Juan harbor. purchasing private lands
to enlarge the naval station site, masonry
dry dock. station power house, equipment
and ordnance. or course, 1t is realized that
this Is only a beginning, but even the pre-
limfnary expenditures will bring great relief
to San Juan by putting more money in cir
culation. Besides the improvements named
there are to be erected big marine barracks
and a marine hospital The population OF
San Juan, now about $1,000, will be in
creased by a most desira bic influx, and the
future of the capital certainly looks bright.
Undoubtedly there will be building boom
in the suburbs on the lands recently turned
over by the United States to the insular
government. Should large working force
come now it would be forced into tents or
other temporary shelter because OF the con-
gested conditions Every house IN the city
of San Juan is crowded. and rents are
higher in proportion than in New York
When the naval station has actually been
established here San Juan will rank. be-
cause OI It's strategic value. dS Olic VI ohSAo
Sans most important towns. All mooted
questions to the final allotment of lands
between the federal and insuiar authorities
will be settled by a conference between
President Roosevelt, Secretary Shaw. Secre-
tary Moody and Gov. Hunt at Washington
on about September Is.
Besides having their hopes buoyed up by
the cheering news from Washington. Porto
Ricans are rejoicing over a call issued by
the administrative council of the Banco
Territorial Agricola of San Juan for a
meeting September 20 of all the coffee
planters of the island to organize asso-
citation to push the sale of Porto Rican cof-
fee In the United States. 1t is the first time
in the history of Porto Rico that such an
attempt has been made. Cooperating with
the Banco Espanol are the American Colo
NAL Bank. the Credito Ahorro Ponceno.
the chambers of commerce Of San Juan.
Ponce and Mayaguez and the French cham
Der of commerce at San Juan.
With coffee looking up. sea island cotton
booming. orange growers more than san
guine and tobacco men predicting a most
prosperous future, Gov. Hunt will return on
October 1 to learn that gratifying condi-
tons confront him after his well-earned
summers vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
PORTO RIcAN PUBLIC LANDS.
It is Probable That They Will Be
Leased on Long Time.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
SAN JUAN, P. R.. September 9. 1903.
The recent proclamation of President
Roosevelt designating between $1,000 and
100000 acres Of land in Porto Rico to be
set apart public lands has led to many
inquiries, especially in the United States,
as to what these lands are worth and how
they may be obtained by individuals. They
are worth from S an acre up to a much
higher value, and when cultivated some
of the tracts will doubtless increase in
worth twentyfold or more. 1t Is not prob
able that they will be sold. The legisla-
tive assembly. which will meet in January
next, will doubtless arrange to lease them
for long terms and at a low price. the pro-
ceeds, under the fnsular laws going to the
new University of Porto Rico. These leases
will be practically equivalent to the best
titles and will contain provisions for the
full indemnity of lesSees who have i'm
proved the property. If ever it becomes
necessary for the insular government to
use the land.
The lands soon to be thrown open to
the public may be classified as follows:
High woody lands, suitable for trees of
valuable wood proper for building and
other purposes, and which lands are pre-
ferred for coffee cultivation; low brushy
lands most suitable for fruits and the cul-
tivation of minor products. and sometimes
utilized for planting sugar cane: craggy
lands. good for small crops of peas and
other vegetables: broken lands, generally
covered with trees and more or less adapted
to some sort of cultivation. and lands of
calcareous nature Of which limestone is the
only product.
There are some level lands 1T for the
planting Of sugar cane, cotton, rice and
rich pasturage.
Argyll and clayish lands are suitable for
the manufacture OF bricks, tiles and other
articles of domestic use. There are also
lands on which can be produced as good
tobacco as the best obtained in the Island
Of Cuba; 1t requires only wise and careful
manipulation from the moment of seeding
to the sorting. drying and curing process.
AS a general rule most of all lands are
proper for the culture OF fruits, especially
oranges, lines and other varieties with
which the island abounds. Swamps and
marehy lands are generally located near
tho eeashore and the mouths of the large
rivers. They are recoverable and well
At for cane planting. Now their only pro-
duce u the mangrove used for tanning pur-
poses. OF this last class of land there is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
New Rugs.

Our new fall stock is now COM
plete, and it embraces the most ar
tlstic floral. self-toned and oriental
effects in Daghestan and French
Wiltons, Imperial Beauvais, Electro
and Extra Administer, Roxburv and
Body Brussels and all the best
makes of Smyrna and Velvet Rugs.
In order to get all the room pos
sible for the proper display of this
new stock, we have decided to close
out few high-class rugs at the fol-
lowing special prices:
terms. ''
$500 each. Value, $1,000.
9x12-ft- BRUSSELS Rugs, In very rich designs.
$500 each. Value, $3.50.
9A12-ft. Wilton Rugs. IN very artistic patterns.
$500 each. Value, $1,000.
sA12-ft. Smyrna Rugs. in rich effects
SIo.75 each. Value, $4,000.
Second floor. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
New Coat Hangers.

We have just received new ship
ment of both Wooden and Wire
Coat Hangers, with the bent back
hanging device, which prevents the
mussing of the coat or waist collar
in hanging, as is generally the case
with the old-style kinds.
SC. each.
55c. a dozen.
Filth foor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
New Paper Napkins.

We have just received our first
fall shipment of daintily decorated
Paper Napkins, which are now being
so extensively used for making pa
per table covers, etc.
We cali especial attention to the
rich designs of Dennison's Napkins,
which we are offering at
3oc. per hundred.
Other Paper Napkins, 7c. per
hundred up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
New Umbrella Jars.

We have on display Our first fall
shipment of Umbrella Jars, which
are shown in a number of new and
artistic effects, and call special at
tention to the new Blue and White
and Takonabi Umbrella Jars, which
we are offering at
$I.5o each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
Hand Painted
Lamp Shades.

We have just received Our first
fall shipment of Hand-painted Jap
anese Paper Lamp Shades, in un-
usually pretty shades of red, green
and yellow, and in .ten different
sizes. These shades are suitable
alike for parlor, library and piano
lamps and for gas and electric port
ables. Prices are very reasonable.
$2.oo up, according to size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
Fall Toilet Sets.

We have on display Our first fall
shipment of daintily decorated Toilet
Sets and invite an iaepeetior, of tire
more than one hundred different
patterns.
Special attention is called to the
unusual value we are offering in full
Jar Sets. in five choice decorations,
and with stippled gold edges.
$500 per Set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
Mattresses.

Our Mattresses are made in our
own factory, and therefore we can
assure our patrons of their purity.
Only the best grades of hair and
tickings are used in their construc-
ton.
We offer the following specials:
4e-lb. South American Soft Hair Mattresses made
In one two parts, and covered with fancy tick
Ing; all sizes.
$500 each. Value, $500.
4olb. Mixed Hair Mattresses made In one or two
parts. and covered with colonial ticking all sizes
$3.50 each. Value, 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
It Would Seem So.

From the Chicago News.
II suppose" remarked the cabin passen-
ger, there IS more gambling on ocean
steamers in summer than there is in win
ter"
Yes" replied the captain, but there are
not so many cold decks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
Wooden Plate
Rack Special.

We offer new lot of Wooden
Plate Racks, with cup hooks, in both
golden oak and Flemish oak finish.
They are we'll made and finished.
May be used in the dining room or
in the hall for decorative purposes.
Complete with screws ready to put
up.
CSC. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
Green Lettuce
Leaf Ware.

We are showing a new shipment
of Green Lettuce Leaf Ware, which
makes such ideal salad and mayor
s,aiee dressing sets. Some OF the
pieces are decorated with red lob
ster designs in quite artistic effects.
We quote a few items:
Lettuce Leaf Plates, plain. Each ...... Nv
,e Lettuce sse Leaf Olive Dishes lobster pat 4oc.
Lettuce Leaf Radish Dishes lobster pat Bee
tefll. Eacn
Lettuce Leaf Salad Dishes, plain. Scc
Idch. ...........
a' ISs.,sr Leaf a,sss oa and s.a 65c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
Stone Jar
Wafer Filters.

We have just received new ship
ment of the best quality Stone Jar
Water Filters, in the three popular
sizes, and they are lowly priced.
S2SO and up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
New White
Shelf PaOer.

We offer lot of White Shelf Pa
per, with neatly perforated edges,
which gives a neat finish to pantry
and kitchen shelves, etc. 1t comes
in Io-yard pieces, at
Ioc. per piece.
3 pieces for 25s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
Special Values i'm
POrtieres and
Couch Covers.

Plain Rep. Portieres. in all the new shades, with
corded edges.
$500 pair.
Regular value, $500.
Plain Rep. Portieres. with handsome embossed
velvet borders-very rich and attractive.
Special price, So. 50 pair.
Tapestry Portieres in rich oriental effects; ten
different styles.
$50 pair.
Regular values, S. 50 to $I2.oo.
Couch Covers. fringed all around-very pretty
designs.
$I.5o to $1,000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15

Table Linens.
Bleached Scotch Damask Table
Cloths, with Napkins to match-ex.
cellent quality and attractive pat.
terms.
2x2 yards, SD each.
2x2H yards, $500 each.
2x3 yards, $500 each.
22-inch Napkins to match, $500 doz
81 Napkins to match, $3.50 doz.
Silver Bieaehed German Table r.amssk-made Of
the highest grade Of fax: Y inches wide.
Special price, $I.oo yard.
Sc Napkins to match, $2.oo doz.
Crashes.
Brown Linen Towelings.
&C., &C., Sc. to I5c. per yard.
Bleached Linen Towelinss
Ioc., I2Hc. to re. per yard.
Linen Glass Towelings. checks and stripes.
I2Hc. and I5c. per yard.
Made-up Towels.
All grades Glass, Tea, Dish, Pan.
try and Roller Towels, hemmed ano
ready for use.
$3.50 to $500 per dozen.
18x87M-inch Hemmed Huckaback Towels.
I2Hc. each. $I.5o dozen.
Roller Towels.
$40. to s5c. each.
Eecond dooe, Eleventh ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
Muslin Sheets
and Pillow SliDs.

Muslin Sheets
and Pillow Slips.
With generous hens top and bot
tom, at lower prices than the goods
can be bought by the yard. All the
leading makes represented, in the
following sizes,
Pillow Slips.
4513sH inches. A"' i"cne''
So o0x3sh inches,
Sheets. ''' ''eA'
ix1aa yards,
" a. s''''' 2.ax yards.
A'ss ''''s sx1,x yards,
: a's1ss = .'' I'd a,..sx ,..s..
214xs yards. '-'
We also offer new shipment of
1.-THE Reinforced Sheet"
This sheet is made strong and
heavy through the center, which in
creases its wearing qualities and les
sens the tendency to wear thin and
tear, before the sides. It will out
wear two ordinary sheets.
We control the sale of this Sheet
in Washington.
Sizes:
64x9O fnches 65c each R1ron 3uono. ~. -
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secEea1irg
Requisites.

Ready mixed Paints, can. ..........1 Oc.
varnish Stains. can .I5c.
Wood Enamels, can. .....................I5 c.
Bath Tub Enamel, can I0c.
Wiz. Screen Enamel, can. I5c.
FavOrite" Gold Enamel washable, box. 10C-
BLACK Flag Insect Powder, bottle &C..
Dead Stuck for bugs, bottle ISC.
Peterman's Best Roach Food can IOC.
III x H, for cleaning carpets cake. SC.
Capitol Silver Polish, bottle. ......., I0C.
"Polshina" Furniture Polish, bottle. $500. 25C.
5000" + Furniture Polish, bottle. ........... ASS'
unique" French Furniture Polish, bottle 2Sc.
Furnishing Brass Polish can. AoC.
"Briteshine' Non-inhammable Polish, can sc.
Chloride Of Lime sitting top. can......... AUG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
housekeeping Supplies.

inns sale most practical because timely article
SHOWS us real worthness with
words. ~~ N-
liable and Toilet Linens Sheets Pillow Slips Com
Spreads ETC. Some represented
NA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15

New
Garsoas.e Cans.
We are now showing a complete
line of Galvanized Iron Garbage
Cans, in three styles and seven sizes,
and call especial attention to the :
gallon Galvanized Iron Garbage
Can, Will, EVERYTHING cover, which
we are Offering at
soc. each.
Other Garbage Cans, $50. up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
Upholstery Fabrics.

The new Piece Goods by the yard
for Draperies, Wall Coverings, Up
holsterlng, etc, comprises the latest
designs and colorings in foreign and
domestic makes.
New Damasks. In plain tones SO 90 to $3.50 yard.
yard.
New Cotton Tapestries, in figured effects 75c.
to 81 80 yard.
New GobelIn Silk Tapestries. in figured effects.
81. rs TO $3.50 yard.
New French and Colonial Stripes 81 so to 50 so
yard. Wv " ~
- New o SIX Mercerized and Cotton Armurcs. soc.
New Veiours in plain and figured effects 81 so
to $500 yard. '
New Jutes in plain and two-toned effects, Soc
to 81 so yard w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
Outfit No. o46

Comprises the following: Iron Bed. colonial pat
tern-white. green or blue and gold. with heavy
pillars and heavily trimmed In best brass; Woven
Wire or National Spring, and ] Best Felt or
Hair Mattress. made In one or TIVE parts and COW
cred with colonial ticking. Value. s3S 50.
Complete for SEQ. 50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
New Rose Pattern
HaViaand China.

We are now Showing the new
Rose Pattern Haviland China, in
fancy odd pieces, suitable for we'd
ding gifts, ETC., and invite an inspec-
ton of those who want the very lat
est in china.
New Ro,. Cake Plates Each $I.oo
Now Rose c,oco,.t. Pots. Each $3.50
x.w Roo. n,,m,,.,. ,.,s Fac, $2.25
n va, $2.25
$3.50
New Rose Chop Dishes. Each.
Maui no.. Plate. x... 75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
Outfit No. 100

Outfit No. 100
Comprises the following: I 3h-ft AZ -ft. Iron
BED. heavily ename'ed, with goose neck head and
foot heavy brass rod and husks and extended foot
! Woven Wire Spring And l Hair Mattress. Value
$24O0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
Complete Tor $50. 90.

Comprises the following: i 4h-rt. Bed. brass and
baby blue enamel; Woven Wire Spring ard 1
Felt Mattress. made in one two parts and eov-
cred with colonial ticking Value, $50 so.
Complete for $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
Outfit No. 81

Comprises the following: / 3-ft 31A-ft Brass
Bed, with continuous posts and heavy trimmings;
Woven Wire Spring. with iron frame, and 1 Best
Felt or Hair Mattress, made in one OF two parts
and covered with best ticking Value, $40 90
Complete for $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
Complete for $500.
Outfit No. S6s

Otltht NO. SO3
Comprises the following: 4h-ft. Iron Bed white
or baby blue. with brass trimmings oval head and
extended foot: l, Woven Wire Spring and l Hair
Mattress. Value SIS. 90. $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15

Outfit No. I25
Comprises the following: l 3h-ft. or 4H-ft. Bed,
with continuous posts, rounded cast co, ners and
full brass trimmings; Woven Wire Spring and l
Mattress. Value. SIS 90.
Complete for SI2.oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15

Outfit No. 2I7
Comprises the following: / 4Hs-ft Iron Bed scroll
design, with brass rail top; 1 Woven Wire Spring
and Mattress Value. s13Oo
Complete for $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
Upholstery Goods.

Special Values I'm
Lace Curtains.
Nottingham Lace Curtains, in entirely new
effects.
$I.oo to $500 pair.
Imitation Arabian Lace Curtains, in very rich
and effective deslgns-and all new goods.
$500 to 5000 pair.
Motifany Lace Curtains with borders Of me-
dalIions; entirely and very artistic.
5000 to $500 pair.
Renaissance Lace Curtains. in exceedingly rich
and effective designs.
$500 to SIG. so pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15

Chairs worth &c. pol
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Blue Danish
Open=Stock Dinner Sets.


Dinner Plates. dozen $I.75
n,,. n... ,., $I.5o
w.t., 49,, $I.35
p,..s .na pr,.s, p,,ts. Dozen $I.oo
Butter Plates, dozen.
s n,. ,... 7oc.
- c,,,. ~, s.u..,. ,o,.n $I.S5
, c-. 49,, s,... ,o,.n $2.I5
Open Vegetable Dishes, each .......... oo~'
Covered Vegetable Dishes each. ~
sr Ma. p,,.,.,. s.c, 25c.
Ma. n..,ou. ..., 4oc
49,, Ma. ,,..,,-. ..., 85c.
Extra Large Meat Platters, each T'oo
$2.oo
.,.... n,.,.. .,., 75c.
Cream Pitchers. each. observation-disclosures. ~
sur,- .ou,. s,.n soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15
French China
Dinner Set Special.

We offer a lot of new French
China Dinner Sets, made by one of
the leading Limoges potteries,
daintily decorated in small pink
flower designs on a choice plain
shape. These sets come in the 100
piece combination and are offered
at the special price OF
$500 per Set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15

Of handsom
as Special
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15

Bedding.
Our Brass and Enameled Bed
steads represent values that are very
unusual, and the effects are the rich
est and most artistic we have ever
shown.
Attention is called to the follow
ing complete Bed Outfits offered at
special prices:
Outfit No. Coz
Comprises the following: / sh,ft. 4h-ft. Iron
Bed. with arch top; Woven Wire Spring and
Mattress
Complete for $3.50.
Outfit No. SOL
Comprises the heo following 4t Iron Bed with
Spring and Mattress.
Complete for $3.50
Outfit No. 2I7
Comprises the following: 1 4aft. Iron Bed scroll
a aesTn sn srass rail sR Woven Wire Spring
Complete for $1,000.
Outfit No. I25
Comprises the following: 3ta-ft. 4h-ft. Bed,
with continuous posts, rounded coiners and
full brass trimmings l Woven Wire Spring and /
Mattress. Value. SIS 90.
Complete for $1,000.
Outfit No. 100
Comprises the following: I 3ih-ft 4hft. Iron
Bed. heavily enameied, with goose neck head and
foot heavy brass rod and husks and extended foot:
] Woven Wire Spring and 1 Hair Mattress. Value
Complete for $500.
Outfit No. S63
Comprises the following: 4h-ft. Iron Bed. white
or baby blue. with brass trimmings oval head and
extended foot: l. Woven Wire Spring and / Hair
Mattress. Value. SIS 90 nos -.
Ia, Complete Tor $1,000.
Outfit No. $3.50 -
baby blue enamel; Woven Wire spring ard /
cred with colonial ticking Value, $50 So
Complete for $4,000.
Outfit No. o46
Comprises the following: Iron Bed. colonial pat
tern-white, green or blue and gold with heavy
pillars and heavily trimmed In best brass: Woven
Wire or National Spring and Best Felt or
cred with colonial ticking. Value S3s So
Complete for SEQ. so.
Outfit No. 81
Comprises the following: / 3-ft. or 31A-ft Brass
Bed. with continuous posts and heavy trimmings;
l Woven Wire Spring. with iron frame, and Best
Felt or Hair Mattress. made in one or two parts
and covered with best ticking. Value, $40 90.
COmDlete for Sac 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15

Outfit No. sol
Comprises the following: ! 41h-ft. Iron Bed. with
brass rails. knobs and extended foot; Woven Wire
Spring and 1 Mattress.
Complete for $8.5o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15

HOusecleaning
Soaps.
Ivory and White Floating Soaps, cake..... &C
Rabbits Best Laundry Soap, cake. ...... ~
Brooks Crystal Soap, cake. &C
schultzs Star Soap. 2 cakes for ...... u
Proctor CANDLES Cincinnati Olefne -.
soap, cake Observation-Disclosures. D.
walls Best Laundry so.p a-,p bar Ioc
Colgate's Octagon Soap, cake. 4C
Kirkman's Borax Soap cakes for ......, 9C
Fels-Naptha Soap, 10 cakes for. .......... 45C'
III H." Soap. for cleaning fabrics, 2
SoAcS iof. ~
0Sad Dust Washing Powder, alb. pckg ..... ZIG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-15

The Special Sale of Rugs is still holding attention
we've made in variety and value, and at prices tn
ever been quoted
Newport daily independent., 1903-06-01
H1NRMoN,s AMBITION.

State Superintendent J. H. Hinemon gave out the following statement:
 II have given the suggestion of my candidacy for the office of chief ex- ecutive of our commonwealth careful and deliberate consideration. While fully appreciate the solicitations. and kind assurances of support from friends throughout the State, and while I can conceive of no higher honor than to be known as the edu- cational governor of Arkansas, yet feel impelled to yield to the wishes of my teacher friends who have shown me so many kindnesses, who have joined me so heartily in my efforts in behalf of the cause of public educa- tion, and who have urged me to re- main another term in the office I now have the honor to hold. To settle this matter so far as I am concerned, 1 wish to say that I will not be can didate for governor at this time, but that at the proper time I shall an- nounce my candidacy for reelection to the office of State superintendent of public instruction. 1 believe the education of our children and the inn provement and development of our public school system are questions of paramount concern to all the people, and to this cause shall continue for the present to give my best efforts and energies"