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Formerly 3.95; Your Choice 2.49.

Of Lawn-all white, stock collar, tabbed and hemstitch- ed and tucked. The front is pleated and occasionally there Is a dainty little tuck. Back is pleated. Sleeve shoulders are rather close fitting, but the elbows bulge in blousy style. Cuffs decor ated with pearl buttons, tuck ing and neat hemstitching. Thoroughly washable. Form erly 3.95; tomorrow 9 40 at. ... ..ss .... .sss
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What Would You Do?

Take yourself you Suppose had hun dred suits for earthly wouldn't se And wouldn't prices order accomplish the sae
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play going populace will everywhere well come with enthusiasm this collaborating extravaganza. No production of a light and frivolous nature has so completely captured popular approval all over the United States as "The Wizard of Oz," the cleanest, brightest. and most pictur- esque spectacular extravaganza of the de- cade.
 Seldom, if ever. is a rural play accorded an elaborate scenic production, and not since Mir Denman Thompson first gave to 9he public "The Old Homestead' on a scale of almost spectacular magnitude has an American pastoral play received a lavish scenic investiture Consequently the announcement of the production of
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son to become a prominent member of the stock company at Lew Fields theatre Forty-second street. New York Besides appearing in a novel dancing speciality Miss Clayton will have an important in- genue role
 The prolific pen of Glen Marlborough has been called into requisition by Messrs Hamlin,i Mitchell X Fields to supply the extravaganzas and travesties at Lew Fields theatre. New York, the coming season. Mir. MacDonough's happiest ef- forts are in the vein of parody, and his first slIit, a travesty on Mir Belasco's Sweet Kitty Bellairs," will bear the title, Sweet Kitty, Bewarer
 Josephine Cohan. formerly of '"rhe Four Cohans," will play the leading female part in The Rogers Brothers in Paris the coming season. Miss Conan is a clever coniedienne and an exceptionally artistic dancer.
 Max Hoffman. who conducted the or chestra with "rhe Rogers Brothers in London" last season, will continue with ] this organization next season as con- ductor and composer of the entire musical score of The Rogers Brothers in Paris l Kiaw Erlanger's Aerial Theatre and l Gardens, over the New Amsterdam the atre, are the most popular summer even 1 ing resort in New York For seven weeks they have been crowded to their capacity of 2,00O people every night. The theatre Is as complete in every detail as one of surface construction, and from the gar dens line view of New York by night
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Of Lawn-fine quality, white. One of the popular sellers of the season. Pleated back. Large, loose sleeves, widening greatly at the el- bows. The whole waist Is is very full, inclining much to the blouse. The skirt is pretty as can be, vertical
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can be had, showing the city, Brooklyn and Jersey for many miles in every di- rection. The entertainment in the thea ire, "A Little of Everything" Is such 8 big success that Klaw & Erlanger will send it on the road at --ie end of the roof garden season
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 Klaw & Br,nger's great Drury Lane spectacle, Mother Goose" will open it's second season at the Olympic theatre, St. I ,ouis September l. The title role will be played by Joseph Cawthorne, who made remarkable success in this part last season. Other leading principals of the cast are Harry Kelly. William Macart Clifton Crawford, Leila Mcintyre, Neva Aymar. Edith St. Clair, Edith Hutchins. Allan Ramsay, Walter Stanton and Sey- mour and Dave. The entire organization will number nearly four hundred people and will be the largest travelling company ever seen in tour. After a season in St Louis, engagements in the larger cities will be played.
 Clara Morris. the famous actress at one time considered the greatest portrayer of emotional roles on the American stage has been induced to continue in the part af sister Genevieve in A. M. Palmer's all- star cast revival of The Two Orphans" Miss Morris had intended to retire perma- nently from the stage at the conclusion of the run of "The Two Orphans" at the New Amsterdam theatre last May. to give her attention solely to her literary work. Rut the wonderful reception she received a every performance convinced her that che still held warm place in the public ,,aart and led her to reconsider her n- tantion The great cast secured far this revival next season assures q remarkable
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SUMMER THEATRICAL GOSSIP.

Babes in Toyland" will be produced in Vienna early in the Autumn al one of the leading Theatres in the Austrian capitol. The adaptation is now being prepared by Glen MacDonough in collaboration with a
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er to an by Ageerad staff
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Miss Bessie Clayton, the exquisite dan- seuse will return to the stage next sea-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-08
HAMILTON POST ANNIVERSARY.

The twentieth anniversary Of Alexander Hamil-
ton Post. No. Is, Grand Army Of the Republic. was
held last night at the rooms Of the post. in the
Twelfth Ward Bank Building. One-hundred-and-
twenty -hfth-st. and LeNiustOn-ave. Commander
George Il. Taylor presided The speakers We're
Major General Daniel T.. Siclsles Elsadicr General
t. l.. MoIineuX, Brisadi,r Genera HOrdtio (. ISins
ex-Con gresham John ). Wise ana the Rev Dr.
w. .. Biting. Another guest was Brgadier Cen
eraI !. W Clous retired, formerly Deputy Judge
Advocate General of the United States Army.
Both General Sickles and General Molineux were
received with cheers when they entered the room.
MIR. Wise euo5ized StonewaH Jackson. prOnCuncing
him the greatest general of the war on either side
In a historical sketch OF the post w. c. Reddy
said:
Though the Empire State neglectS to honor the
memory OF is foremost citizen. Alexander Hamii-
Ton. and cares not 10 preserve the grange which
ne built, though Congress has given him no nonu-
mcnt, Hamilton Post. each succeeding Memorial
Day. forgets to place a wreath on the modest
family grave In Trinity Churchyard whore he IS
buried
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-08
4 DISTANT EXPLOSION.
Explanation Of Reported Attempt
on ALfOnSo'8 Life.

London. Apr!l Julius Q. Lay. United States
Consul General At Barcelona, telegraphs al fol-
lows 20 The Associated Press:
N explosion OF gas occurred here last night,
giving rise &c a report that 'petard" was eX-
ploded as King Alfonso was leaving the eX-
kbiton. TIE explosion. however. took place
hslf "a mile from where The King was.
n dispatch 10 Reuters Telegram Company
from Barcelona says that Il has been definitely
hsCertained that the explosion which took place
lsE; night when King Alfonso was leaving the
exhibition was due TO an escape Of gas, and
that no Importance Is attached 10 the incident
TIE Spanish Embassy here has not received
ary information in regard TO the attempt on the
Efs OF King Alfonso. Dispatches from Madrid
tnC barcelona are anxioUsly awaited. but owing
&c the strict censorship IN Spain, especially IN
the case OF such events as the one reported from
Barcelona some tine may elapse before details
o. the attack are received here. So far nothing
has core beyond the Madrid dispatch announc-
ing that an oficial telegram had reached there
rom Barcelona. saying that ss King Alfonso
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-08
THE MIDRID ACCOUNT.


Madrid April Private accounts received
from barcelona regarding the explosion which
took place as King Alfonso was leaving the eN-
hin'ron there yesterday continue TO vary in de-
tai The following official report Of the affair
has been issued here:
A. 9:2o o'clock yesterday evening petard eX-
ploGed u the Uortico of the house No ~ Rap6la
del Centre. There was loud explosion. which
caused material damage. In the ensuing panic Two
persons were slightly injured NinE Ailoiso IitsseI
Tie spot within few minutes after me oGcaLI nee nee
The originator q the outrage has not been dis
been released
King Alfonso arrived at Barcelona on Wednes-
day for fortnight's visit to Catalonia. He was
accompanied by Premier ~-~ura. War Minister
Linares and numerous suite. Barcelona is the
hotbed Of Spanish Republicanism. and the visit
OF the King caused the greatest disquietude In
official quarters. as it was feared that the Re
publicans and Socialists would vent on the KING
their hatred of the Premier whose strong meas
lres in dealing with the strike rioters have made
him very unpopular. As preventive meas
u-e. large numbers Of anarchists and other sus-
poets were arrested last week, and cruiser
three gunboats and a large force Of gendarmes
were sent 10 Barcelona.
The King was received respectfully and snort
" after his arrival attended TIE Deum at the
cathedral The streets were decorated with nass
and lined by enormous crowds. subsequently
the King witnessed a march past of the troops
from the balcony Of the Captain Generals pal
ace. The officials were delighted at the loyalty
shown. and the King. also. was evidently pleased
with the welcome he received
Il was estimated that there were two hundred
thousand persons in the streets. and the pressure
was so great that the cordons Of troops ahc
police were repeatedly broken by the people. VINO
were anxious 20 see their monarch, and the
king was thu5 frequently separated from ms
attend ants ,.
YESTERDAY morning, according 10 dispatches re
ceiveC from Barcelona last night. King Al
fonso accompanied by Premier Maura ana MIN
lister Iinares started at nine o clock on d rould
OF Visits TO factories, where he conNerSed Win
the working people, praised labor ana declared
that one OF his greatest desires was Adequately
10 rrotect the workmen. His majesty also Visit
Cd the werkmen's quarters. many OF which were
decorated. . -
I,verywhers the King was received most cor
dizl1v The Catalanist Senators, the Marquis De
Call,pos and Senior Bertrand, wrote letters 70
tn. ''Diario dc Barcelona neartiIy WeIc.o---lI le
the King and declaring their loyalty ana attach
rneut 10 his majesty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-08
IN THE YALU.
Their Supply Steamers Enter the
Estuary URoppOSed.

Toxic. April "A dispatch from Seoul says
that the japanese supply steamers are safely
entering the estuary Of the Yalu River and are
landing their cargoes at various points on the
Corean shore. 1t IS presumed here that the
movement Of these supply steamers Is covered
by japanese gunboats. II this is true, the Rus
sian forts on the Chinese side of the falu are
evidently not effective.
According to reliable Corean reports the
American mines at Unsan and the English
mines at Gwendolen arc safely guarded by de-
tachments Of Japanese troops
Lieutenant General Sir Ian Hamilton. quar-
ternaster general to the British forces and for
merly lord Kitchener's chief OF staff; Lieu
tenant General Sir William Nicholson, director
general Of military intelligence Of the British
War Office. and Colonel James A. /. Haldane
Of the Gordon Highlanders the three British
officers who viii be attached 10 the japanese
Army during the war, were received in private
audience by the Emperor to-day. The British
Minister Colonel Sir Claude Macdonald. made
the presentation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-08
EASTER HOLIDAYS BEGIN
Impressive Services in Russian
Church-Werd Street Scenes.

St Petersburg April THE Easter holidays
began to-day and the Emperor with the imperial
family attended the service at the church of the
Winter Palace. later taking the sacrament with
the Empress Dowager at the Anitshkoff Palace
The Emperor stood throughout the long rite at
the Winter Palace.
The great bells of hundreds OF churches in
St. Petersburg toned solemnly at intervals this
evening. while the Gospels were being read
within. At tins evenings service in every
church each member of the congregation held
n lighted taper. which was subsequently taken
home and placed before an lion of the devotees
patron saint. If the wOrshipper was fortunate
enough 70 get his taper home without the flame
being extinguished. he considered it a sign Of
good luck for the ensuing year Toward mid
night the streets presented weird and pict-
uresque scenes From all the churches issued
streams Of people. each person bearing a lighted
candle. The prospects and boulevards and even
the narrow alleys filed with hurrylng'
ehostly figures each trying with cloak or hood
or hands to screen the tiny flame of the waxen
taper from the wind
The day opened with general rain throughout
Russia. augury. according to the popular
legend Of bountiful crops Business and all
government work was suspended as customary
The Annuncation of the Virgin was signalized
by various traditional observances-birds were
set free. bonfires were built. holy bread was
placed in the bins for luck. and the village girls
unplaited their hair. With the exception OF the
soldiers and sailors in the Far East. every Or
thodOx Russian to-day began three days last
As military measure. to guard against possible
surprises by the enemy while the Emperor's
Iegions are debilitated by abstinence from food
special dispensations have been granted to the
soldiers relieving them of their religious duties
tasting and confeSsing.
In all the churches Of the empire to-day
solemn scenes-the first day of Christs Passion.
ffa MS, supper. the Washing Of Feet, the be
travail. .hn Judgment and the Sentence-were
iupreSSiVely acted. I'm 81. Petersburg the great
sst interest centred in the ceremony at st.
Isaac's Cathedral. where the rites and ceremonl-
ais were conducted a scale Of great mag
nihcence the Metropolitan Of st. petersburg,
who wore a mitre ablaze with diamonds, llnper-
sonating the Saviour, and the chief bishops ana
deacOns of the province representing the DIS
ciD!es
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-08
NEIL GETS THE PLACE.
To BE Commissioner of Records
PATRONAGE for Kracke.

John X. Neal Republican leader OF the XHSth
Assembly District Kings County. won last night IN
the contest for the recommendation OF the organi-
cation for the appointment Commissioner OF
Records 10 succeed George T. Waldo on May L
Under the provisions OF a law recently passed nj
Albany county judges Aspinwau and Crane Will
to-day appoint N1r. Neal to that position. because
he has received the party Endorsement
Mr.. Neal who formerly Register OF Kings
County and before that chief clerk OF the Brook
lyn Board OF Elections. the candidate OF
Michael J. Dady. Half a dozen names had been
mentioned, but when the executive committee OK
the organization met yesterday afternoon to dis
meeting was held at eX-Iieutenant Governor Wood
rufus house in Eighth-ave Besides Mr.. Meals
the Of f. j. h. kracbe. leader Of tho
XVIIIth Assembly District: Richard Laimbeer. jr..
leader Of the lid District. and Lewis NJ. SwayZey,
Of the XVIII District. were mentioned.
Harry y. Hamburg, leader OF the With District.
declared he thought the sentiment In favor Neal
tho result OF some sort OF political deal
committee of three. appointed to settle the qucs-
tiOn-Mr Woodruff. Mr.. Dady ana Jacob Brcuuer-
took dinner with Mr.. Woodruff. AIR. Neal and MI
kracke were there. and the decision reached
that Mr. Neal would get the commits sOnership.
IN selecting the Tor the other places in the Of
fee.
The position carries with It a salary Of 5000 a
year and the term is five years. There seventy
two places to be filed in the ofice.
A successor to Robert Johnson as port warden
discussed. Harry JaCquillard. leader OF the
XVIII Assembly District. seems to be the most ia
vored for the appointment.
IL stated emphatically that there was 10
discussion OF the bills legSlate out OF office the
Police Magistrates the MuniCiDai Court TIrsttces
the proposition to remove the City Court Judges
in Manhattan and appoint others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-08

crowd waited for King Alfonso at Barcelona
last night outside the exhibition building. where
there was no military Gordon, and the crowd
was thus enabled 10 approach the royal car
riages. though the vehicles were surrounded by
q considerable number OF detectives.
When the King appeared followed by Premier
ndaura, there was a great outburst OF applause.
TO which his majesty responded with smiles and
by ssluaag in military fashion. While the
King was stepping into his carriage. a sharp
explosion was heard. followed by cries Of pain.
His Majesty turned around without showing any
emotion while Premier AIaura urged him to pro-
coed.
The crowd abandoned the royal carriages and
surrounded the place where two persons wound
&c hv the explosion were lying in spasms OF
pain. The bomb had been thrown without well
calculating the distance and wounded two sight
Eeers who were applauding the King.
lis majesty remained on the spot until the
two wounded persons had been removed 70 a
hospital and then he received an enthusiastic
ovation. one person was arrested. His name
was kept strictly secret but it is doubtful if, in
the confusion, the police seized the real culpr1L
especially as 40 one present Was able 10 tell
exactly from where the bomb had been thrown.
The "Itale," the organ OF the Foreign once
congratulates King Alfonso on his almost
miraculous escape from the attempt upon his
precious life"
King Victor Emmanuel learned the news whllo
presiding at his weekly conference with the cab
inet ministers. He Immediately personally 1ele-
graphed 20 the Spanish King warmest congratu-
lations CA ms escape.
The Papai Secretary Of State. Cardinal Merry
&c Val when informed of the attempt. has
tened y5jn ;he news 10 lie Pope. VINO eX-
claimed.
Poor misguided souls There is no excuse
Tor their crime"
The Pope then instructed the PapaI Secretary
10 aph the pCntt5s congratulations to
kiaE Alfonso GA MS escape.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-08
PIN TO HOLD .lNTUNG.
Russians U'iH Keep Japanese at the
YaIu as Long as Possible.

st. Petersburg. April Through the United
States. Russia has again been asked by Japan
20 allow the Japanese refugees on Sakhalien
Island 10 be transported 20 Japan. The Foreign
Office has already returned favorable response
20 this request. but the delay in making the ar
rangenents is due 10 the necessity Of consulting
the military authorities Of the island. The
United States probably viii send a neutral ship
TO take the refugees off the island
Vice Admiral Stark reached here to-day ST
simultaneously with the announcement Of his dec
Grafton with the Alexander swords. which are
only conferred for Fanantry in the face Of the
enemy. Vice-Admiral Stark has also received
the Order Of ST. Vladimir. and Rear Admiral
Prince UkhtomsI1y has been decorated with the
Order Of St Stanislaus in recognition of their
able defence on the occasion Of the japanese
torpedo boat attack on Port Arthur on Feb
ruary s The Order of st. Vladimir has been
bestowed on Captain Reitzenstein for his able
handling Of the Vladivostok squadron. Consul
General Ladygensly. Of New-York. has received
the honorary dignity of Justice Of the Peace os
the Province Of Tula.
While the first line Of defence against the jap
anesa advance from Corea is a strong position,
selected by General Kuropatkn, near Feng-
Wang-Cheng. It is believed that the Russians
intend to hold out as long possible at AntunE.
which commands the Picking road The place
General KurokTs army. according to Russian
advices. is strung out along the road betweeu
ANU and VIII. its advance being severely i'm
peGed by had roads which make it difficult to
push forward the supplies, which are dragged
by coolies. requiring eight days march from
Chongju to the Yalu. For seventy miles the
river is five hundred fathoms wide.
The Russians have intrenched themselves
heavily near Hai-Cheng. to block the progress
Of the japanese in case they succeed in landing
at the head OF the Liao-Tung Gulf
In the "Amursky Kraf' 1t is reported that
there Is lack Of engines and other rolling stock
for the Chinese Eastern Railroad. Viceroy
AlexieG. while returning TO Moukden. expert
enced delay in consequence Of hot boxes. and
noted the slow transportation OF troops over
this line the service on which compares I'M
favorably with the trans-Siherian and Usurl
roads. insufficient fue. ard the absence Of IA
clties for providing water. It is further report
cd. also hinder efficient service.
The Russian volunteer fleet steamer Kazan
damaged in the first bombardment Of Port Ar
thur has been converted into hospital ship.
The ''Novi-Krai," OF Port Arthur. IN It's issue
OF March 13 received here to-day. reviews the
utterances OF some American papers 10 show
that American aims are altogether selfish being
monopolized by the open door policy. without
mentioning the yellow Peril which occupies
the entire attention OF the Russians in the Far
East.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-08
GENERAL MOBILIZATION
Russia Preparing to Get Ill Troops
IN the Field.

Paris, April S.-The St Petersburg correspond
ent Of the Petit Partisan sends n dispatch
saying that he has been informed by colonel
OF the General STAFF that general mobilization
IS In course OF preparation. In view Of compli-
cations which may ensue, the police have been
instructed to prepare lists OF all university
graduates under forty years old capable Of serv-
Ing as reserve officers Part of the reserves Will
be told off to guard the Trans Siberian Railroad
The decree ordering the mobilization Will be
published shortly.
The arming OF the Port Of Libau has been
completed and foreign vessels have been for
hidden 10 enter the port without authorization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-08
PORTRAIT BY BEEcHeY FOR $4,000

Tie total ~ last evenings sale OF the q
Dowdeswer ard +. J. Bl16eslee collection paintings
S57.s2 Among the heaviest buyers were y G.
Reid. Joseph Pulitzer. George @. benjamin. SteIh
W. Stauhar. Edward laval Mrs. J. Schrnld
Bseceys Portrait Of Elizabeth sacisyiIle Del
war; brought the highest price. 70 r
steIh for $1,000
Blanchard's Venus and Adonis'' sold George A
Hearn for 1900: 'rhe Market cart by Gainsborourh
r. X. $4,000 Portrait Of Princess Claudia
&c Medci' 10y Susteruaus J. Stehi 5000:
81 Miss Norris by Reynolds o. Reid 81 zoos
Portrait % Brooks Watson Esq. Mayor OF
dor" by Corl.v Joseph Pulitzer So goo The Grand
Caral. Venice" by Carastto n Reid
~ the Princess " ly M0reelse Edwin
Erandus. S1,4oo: a River France Thauow.
Scout e Fowics dealers. S1i5O snd THE Morning
Glory" nv Gefehvre TO Joseph Pulitzer St.OO0
The sale Will be resumed this evening At $50.