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KES NO VOTES
Bryan's Oratory Fails to
Move Delegates.
HOPKINS MEM ARE SEATED
Minority Report on Illinois Con
test Snowed Under.
MEGAPHONES MUCH IN USE
Chairman Has to Employ One to
Make Himself Heard, and Many
of the Delegates Use
Similar Instruments.
ST. LOUIS. July 7. "When at 2:30, the
cheering for Bryan, and later Parker,
had somewhat died out, and Temporary
Chairman Williams was able to make
himself heard, he demanded order and
called for the report of the committee on
credeatlala. There was a long1 delay.
Chairman Head, of Tennessee, could not
he found. Mr. Bryan, the custodian of
the minority report, thinking that Mr.
Head was on his way to the platform to
make his report, made his own way to
the front and appeared on the stage.
That provoked another outburst which
could not be quelled for two minutes or
more. The confusion was so great that
Mr. Williams used a megaphone to make
himself heard, and various delegates used
similar instruments In addressing the
chair. The chairman of the committee
on credentials was called for several
times, and then someone created amuse
ment by yelling: "The convention has
lost its Head."
Word was received by Mr. Willlama
that Chairman Head would be delayed a
lew minutes In getting his report ready
for presentation. A motion to Invite Gov
ernor Beckham, of Kentucky, to address
the convention was adopted, but he
begged to be excused. Bourke Cockran
was called for, but he was not in the
hall. The band supplied entertainment
during the wait with a concert appre
ciatively applauded. Starting with the
"Star-Spangled Banner" and followed by
"Dixie," the musicians provoked spon
taneous applause. "Yankee Doodle,"
"Hall Columbia' 'and "Maryland," were
played by request and kept the conven
tion In good humor.
Head Reads His Report.
At about 3 o'clock, Mr. Head reached
the platform. Aa he began to read an
uproar started, and Mr. Williams threat
ened to have the sergeant-at-arms and
the police clear the galleries. One man
who persisted in his Interruptions was
removed from the hall.
Mr. Head was listened to attentively
as he read his report and moved Its adop
tion. He explained that some of the con
tests had been brought to the conven
tion in the form of minority reports, and
suggested that these be acted upon sep
arately. The contest in relation to the District
of Columbia delegation was first consid
ered. One of the contestants moved that
both delegations be seated and each given
half a vote, but his motion was lost. That
left the Illinois case the only one before
the convention.
By agreement, 15 minutes was allotted
to each side, and Mr. Bryan opened with
a statement that he was appearing on
behalf of a minority. He launched into a
review of the Illinois Democratic Conven
tion and referred to Messrs. Hopkins and
Qulnn, who were in control, as highway
mon. He compared them also to train
robbers. The convention, he declared,
had been controlled by the minority with
"gavel rule." Throughout he was cheered
and given close attention. Major Menzles,
of Indiana, followed, speaking for the
credentials committee. He charged Mr.
Bryan with ignorance of the facts con
cerning the hearing before the committee
for the reason that the Nebraskan had
been in the room not more than three
quarters of an hour.
Quinn Scores Bryan.
Mr. Qulnn, who was chairman of the
Illinois Convention, 6cored Mr. Bryan for
his reference to the methods employed by
the Hopkins forces.
Mr. Bryan again spoke briefly, and the
arguments were closed by Hopkins. Mr.
Bryan recelyed greater applause than all
the other speakers combined, but when
the vote was counted he had less than a
third of the voting delegates.
On Mr. Bryan's motion a rollcall was
ordered, but it showed no change.
Mr. Bryan endeavored to address the
chair.
Delegate Keyes, of California, however,
made a louder demand, and was recog
nized to move the seating of the con
testants from the District of Columbia.
He was at once followed by Delegate
Grady, of New York, who made a vigor
ous protest against that part of the re
port relating to the Philippine Islands.
Delegate Sutro, of the Philippine dele
gation, requested to be heard.
Chairman Williams ruled he had no
right to recognize him. This ruling
seemed to meet with the approval of the
convention, as cries of "right, right," were
general, though the galleries began a
fresh clamor and threats to clear them
were again made. .
Chairman Williams followed his 'ruling
against hearing the Philippine delegation
by declaring that part of the report of the
committee dealing with the Philippines
out of order.
The chairman put the question as to
the adoption of the report of the commit
tee of credentials, with the exception of
those parts on which a separate vote was
requested. The report was adopted wjth
this condition. A separate vote was then
demanded in the District of Columbia and
Illinois contests,.
Mr. Schultals, of the District of Colum
bia, offered an amendment providing that
the contesting delegates from the District
of Columbia be seated with a half vote
to each.
On the viva voce vote Chairman Will
iams announced that the noes had It
There was but one or two affirmative
votes, while the negative vote sounded
like a "no" from the whole convention.
The report ofthe committee was adopted
without further delay and Mr. Williams
turned to Mr. Bryan and said:
Bryan Is Recognized -to Speak.
"The chair now recognizes Mr. Bryan
In the matter of contests from the State
Dfllnols."
This was enough to start up Bryan
cheers, but Mr. Bryan at once befckoned
tor. silence with his right hand, while he
heldnis -minority report on the Illinois
contests . in 4he left. In a moment he-had .
1
f the cheering checked and began the read
ing of the report. His voice was clear and
he was heard plainly, although not using
extraordinary force. The convention re
mained In attentive silence, which was
emphasized by comparison with the wild
confusion that bad prevailed almost con
tinuously since the convention began- its
outbreak at 2 o'clock.
Mr. Bryan's report was a long, type
written document, which be read deliber
ately. Its dryness began to impress the
galleries after the reading had progressed
ten minutes. He was accorded most re
spectful attention, however, and succeeded
better than any other speaker who has
been before the convention in making
himself heard.
I Mr. Bryan concluded reading the report
at 4:12, it having taken about 25 minutes.
During the latter part of the report he
was frequently interrupted by cheers from
the gallery. He. concluded by asking that
15 minutes on each side be allowed for
the hearing of the contest.
The chairman recognized Mr. Bryan to
speak in behalf of his motion to substi
tute the minority for the majority report
Chairman Head, of the credentials com
mittee, claimed his right to have the
closing statement in the debate. The chair
ruled that Mr. Bryan should take such
time as he should choose, and announced
that the other side should have as much
time as Mr. Bryan took.
Word that Mr. Bryan would take this
opportunity to make his great effort be
fore the convention had got abroad, and
the audience rustled with expectation as
the Nebraskan arose and faced It
Declares His Desire for Unity.
In opening his speech Mr. Bryan an
nounced that he had not come to the con
vention with the idea of bringing up any
question that could or would create di
vision. He was greeted by cheers, and
when he declared he hoped and believed
that the convention would select a ticket
which could be supported by a united
democracy tho cheers were redoubled.
An outburst of approving yells greeted
his announcement that the convention In
Illinois was conducted by men who were
on a level with tralnrobbers. Becoming
Intensely interested In his address, Mr.
Bryan, finding that his cuffs Interfered
with the free movement of his- hands,
pulled them oft and proceeded. ,
He declared that two years ago John
P. Hopkins had pursued a course contrary
to that followed in the Illinois convention,
and did not dare to follow precedent this
time because he would have been repudi
ated if he had done so. The sentences of
Mr. Bryan's speech which carried his
hearers Into cheers were:
"I still hope that we shall be able to
agree upon a platform that will represent
the sentiments of all of us so we can
present to the country the platform of a
united party."
When the cheers which greeted this
sentiment had subsided the speaker ut
tered these words:
"I will go further than that I still
hope that we shall be able to present to
the country a ticket behind which we
can stand as a united party."
Again the convention enthusiastically
indorsed the sentiment expressed. As Mr.
Bryan concluded, he was greeted by an
outburst of cheers.
Mr. Bryan spoke for 20 minutes, and
asked to be given ten minutes to conclude
after the other side had been heard. The
cheering which followed his conclusion
lasted several minutes and the audience
showed a disposition to become unruly.
"I shall ask the police to attend to per
sons persisting In the disturbance," de
clared Chairman Williams. Then, point
ing his finger over to the left he de
manded: "Officer, go over to the West Vlrglna
banner and if that man does not desist
from his disturbance, take him out"
The chairman's firmness had the de
sired effect.
Delegate Menzles, of Indiana, a member
of tho credentials committee, was then
recognized in opposition to the minority
report
Menzles Is Bitter.
Mr. Menzles was bitter at tho outset
When, he criticised Mr. "Bryan for his In
terference in Illinois affairs, there
were hoots, hisses and applause inter
mingled. Menzles Replies to Bryan.
Mr. Menzles, in replying to Mr. Bryan,
began with the statement that though he
could not cope with the gentleman from
Nebraska In oratory, he had an advantage
in the knowledge of the facts. He heard
the fr.cts as a member of the committee
on credentials, while Mr. Bryan was ab
sent After reviewing the case, Mr.
Menzles said:
"The main question at the very pith of
the controversy ,1s whether the consti
tuted authorities of the party, acting
under the forms of political procedure
and bound by the party, shall be recog
nized here, or whether a case based on
ex parte evidence, upon bare assertion
without facts to support It, will be rec
ognized as a precedent In the Democratic
party.
"The gentleman from Nebraska force
fully said he believed in the great ele
mentary principle of Democracy that the
majority should rule. I stand behind
him, and will always follow him in the
advocacy of that principle, but I have
been taught by the same great mind that
promulgated to man that cardinal prin
ciple of freedom that the will of the ma
jority must be ascertained in some well
defined, orderly method of parliamentary
procedure."
Mr. Menzles concluded amid mingled ap
plause and cries of protest He had spoken
Just a quarter of an hour.
The chair then recognized Frank P.
Qulnn. of Illinois, who had 15 minutes of
time In which to conclude the debate for
the contestees. He was frequently in
terrupted by the galleries, and there were
loud calls from delegates to have the gal
leries cleared. He declared himself a
Democrat who believed in the right of the
majority to rule, and one who did not call
another Democrat a thief unless he knew
him to be one. He was, he said, himself
defeated In 189 6, but did not for that
reason arrogate to himself the right to
mix up In other people's quarrels all over
the country. He declared Mr. Bryan had
read to the convention as his minority re
port the brief of one of the contestant's
attorneys.
Mr. Quinn was so frequently interrupted
by the galleries that Chairman Williams
was forced to appeal to the convention for
him.
Delegate Richardson, of Alabama, rising
and addressing the chair, declared it was
evident that an organized attempt was
being made to suppress the facts in the
case by preventing Qulnn from being
heard and the ohalrman again threatened
to hare the galleries cleared.
"How about gavel rule?" shouted a voice
from the rear of the hall, alluding to one
of Mr. Bryan's sentences,
"You want to know about gavel rule,
ril tell you about gavel rule," replied
Qulnn. Before he could continue a dis
turbance started in the balcony Just back
of the alternates' seats and one disturbed
was seized and ejected by two city police
men. Hopkins Requests Him to Give Facts.
During the Intermission created In Mr.
Qulnn's speech by this episode John P.
Hopkins walked up to the front of the
rostrum and called up to Qulnn, "Talk
facts, John."
"I'll talk them," replied Mr. Qulnn.
Resuming his speech' he briefly narrated
the election of himself as chairman of the
convention and of Hopkins and Calve as
the delegates at large, and asked for
fair treatment for his side.
In addition to the one man flrst ejected
a half dozen were in one of the balconies
who were constantly Interrupting the
speaker were also put out of the hall by
the police. Senator Martin, of Virginia,
rushed up and ordered that "the black
guards be put out" and the police re
sponded quickly.
Mr. Bryan then arose to conclude. He
again was given a warm welcome of
cheers. Raising his hand he made the re
quest that the convention should not take
up bis time. Immediately there was
silence.
aUiltC. I
Whea fcs declared he had been la jtheJScSfcJI., J.CATBnUinU,JUi.-
I committee-room at 3 o'clock in the morn
ing and knew more about the details of
the case than those who accused him of
Ignorance, he was cheered to the echo.
Mr. Bryan spoke in his most earnest man
ner. He concluded with another ex
pression of willingness for unity, adding:
"But God forbid that It should be un
der a soiled banner."
A snappy outburst of applause followed,
but was not prolonged, and the whole
body, delegates and spectators, showed
plainly the weariness borne of'the Intense
heat and long session.
Chairman Head, of the credentials' com
mittee, who followed, accused Mr. Bryan
of contributing little to the harmony he
was advocating. Mr. Head admitted there
were things done in Illinois which should
not have been done, but the committee
had weighed the facts, and Its decision
was fair and unprejudiced. Before he
concluded conversation had been renewed
throughout the hall; the convention was
growing restless.
There were loud cries of "question" and
"vote," as Mr. Head retired.
Bryan Demands a Roll Call.
"The question," said the chairman, "Is
on the substitution of the minority for the
majority report" The noes were In a
heavy majority, and before the chair an
nounced the result of the vote Mr. Bryan,
who was on the platform, demanded a
roll call. The demand was promptly sec
onded and the clerk proceeded with the
call. It was tho flrst test of strength In
the convention, and was listened to with
interest
The Hearst faction cheered every vote
in favor of the substitute, and was sup
ported by those parts of the gallery which
had so frequently Interrupted the anti
Hearst speakers.
A break In the Parker strength came
when Kentucky yoted solidly for the sub
stitute. By the time Minnesota was
reached the vote stood 115 for and 47
against
The vote was followed with intense In
terest' by the delegates. Mr. Bryan, who
remained on the platform while the roll
was called, gave the responses his undi
vided attention, but his face betrayed no
sign of feeling. Illinois requested to bo
passed when its name was called. A
Michigan delegate questioned the an
nouncement of that state, and a poll of
the delegation was taken, but the result
was not altered. Missouri's vote for the
substitute was wildly cheered, but this
was a whisper to the roar that went up
when New York voted solidly against the
substitute. This vote adopted the report
of the committee and defeated the substi
tute. Pennsylvania voted as New York had
voted, and J. P. Gorman, of that state,
demanded a poll, saying that four dele
gates had not been asked for their votes.
The poll was taken, the result being 11
for the substitute and 57 acalnst John
S. Rilling, of Pennsylvania, arose In his"
scat and announced that under the unit
rule the vote of the state should be cast
according to the maojrlty vote, and the
chairman sustained him, thus throwing
the state's full vote against tho minority
report
The result showed Oil against the adop
tion of the minority and for it 299.
The question then recurred on the adop
tion of the majority report By a viva
voce vote, there being no votes against It,
it was adopted amid such confusion that
the proceedings were hardly Intelligible.
It was exactly 6 o'clock when demand
was made by the chairman for the re
port of the committee on permanent or
ganization. Representative Densmore, of
Arkansas, chairman of the committee, was
requested to come to the platform. An
other delay was caused by the prevailing
disorder. Mr. Dlnsmore Anally proceeded
to the stage, amid much confusion, as
many of the spectators, and some of tho
delegates, 'were leaving the hall.
The name of Champ Clark as chairman
was received with applause.
Chairman Williams appointed Senator J.
W. Bailey and Representative Bourke
Cockran, of New York, to escort Mr.
Clark to the chair.
Mr. Vanderleer, of Missouri, endeavored
to move an adjournment until S:30 o'clock
tonight, but was not permitted to do so,
pending the appearance of the permanent
chairman on the platform. With his hat
In hand, Temporary Chairman Williams
presented Mr. Clark as permanent chair
man, and as Mr. Clark bowed In acknowl
edgment he was heartily welcomed.
Mr. Clark plunged at once into his
speech. He was greeted with applause
and given attention. Mr. Clark has an
Ideal voice for a convention. Everybody
could hear him, and he was listened to at
tentively. At the conclusion of his speech,
on motion of Mr. Kerr, of Pennsylvania,
John S. Williams, by a rising vote, was
thanked for his services as temporary
chairman.
A motion to adjourn was adopted, and
the chairman declared, "The meeting
stands adjourned until 10 o'clock tomor
row morning."
NORTH TOPEKA PEOPLE PLEE
Water Is Knee Deep on the Principal
Streets of the City.
TOPEKA, Kan., July 7. At the Kaw
River gauge here the water Is above the
22-foot mark and rising slowly. In North
Topeka the water Is running through the
principal streets knee deep, and the town
Is deserted. All last night a constant
stream of humanity poured across the
big Melan bridge to higher ground on the
south side. The well-to-do class stacked
their household goods in the upper stories
of their homes and fled.
The poorer classes, driving their live
stock before them, carried what of their
goods they could upon their shoulders.
The merchants and mill men worked all
night getting their stock to safe quar
ters. Boats are being used.
In Topeka proper the water is three
blocks up town from the river channel.
Trains are abandoned east and west of
Topeka.
Waterspout Causes Six Deaths.
OKLAHOMA CITY', O. T., July 7. A
waterspout accompanied by terrific wind,
passed through Clinton, O. T., at mid
night last night. In which six persons
were killed and several Injured. The
dead:
MRS. BAKER and three children.
MR. and MRS. JOHN' FLENXER.
All were crrowned. v Reports from
Arapahoe, Weatherford, Geary, Cordell.
Anadarko and other points In Western
Oklahoma tell of great damage by floods.
River Falling at Topeka.
TOPEKA, Kan., July 7.-The Kansas
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VOTE DENIED THEM
Philippine Delegates Lose Be
fore the Convention.
ROLL CALL IS NOT GRANTED
Some of the Delegates Desire to Speak
Against Porto Rico, Holding
Democrats Have Never Recog
nized Insular Possessions.
ST. LOUIS, July 7. Chairman Williams
was given a round of applause when he
appeared. He had made allowance for
tho weather by discarding his waistcoat,
but offset this a trifle by pinning two
extra sized badges on the outside of his
coat. He carried a large cigar between
his teeth, which he rolled and chewed
nervoualy.
The strain of his long speech of yester
day was evident In his voice, which was
weak and hoarse. As soon as he had
produced quiet In the hall by the use of
his gavel, he Introduced Archbishop John
J. Glennon, of St. Louis, who delivered
the Invocation. The prayer was brief and
as the prelate resumed his seat a mur
mur of approval ran through the conven
tion, which In a few seconds deepened
Into a round of applause. He said:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed
be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be
done on earth as It la In heaven. Give us
this day our dally bread, and forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass
against us. Lead us not Into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Come, holy spirit, enlighten the hearts of
the people and pour forth the Are of thy
divine love. Send forth thy spirit, O Lord,
and there shall be created, and thou ahalt
renew the face of the earth.
In the name of the Father, and the Son,
and Holy Ghost, amen.
Immediately after the Invocation. Chair
man Williams called, for the report on
rules and order of business, saying. "The
gentleman from NewTork Is recognised.'1 I
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reported for the committee. The report
was adopted without opposition or dis
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Islands, accrediting the delegates from
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read were shouted from the Minnesota
and Wisconsin delegations. Chairman
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was read, so as to make it Include the
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mittee had decided to include Porto Rico
in the callNf or ..the oonvenUon.
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question, a to whether Undelegates bad 1
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the right to vote. The Supreme Court
of the United States decided that Porto
Rico was a part of the territory of the
United States. The same court has de
cided that the Philippines was not a part
of the United States. The committee had
followed this court and given Porto Rico
votes and withheld votes from the Phil
ippines. The "question," said the chairman, "Is
upon the adoption of tho "
Senator South interrupted at this point
with an expressed desire to speak' on the
question, and accordingly took the plat
form. He declared it had never been
a part of Democratic doctrine to consider
the Insular possessions as part of the
United States, and he was opposed to
such action. He deprecated the idea of
holding the question In abeyance until the
report of the credentials committee was
received, and askod the convention to
vote down that part of the committee's
report.
"Question'' the Cry of Many.
There were loud calls of "Question," but
the chairman again recognized L. Irving
Handy, of Delaware, who spoke in favor
of the report and urged its adoption. His
oxpressed hope that the day would come
when the Philippines could select their
own President and hold their own Na
tional convention called forth cheers.
There were renewed cries of "Question."
"If the gentlemen will remain quiet,"
said the chairman, "the chair can put it
quickly."
On a viva voce vote the "ayes" were
in a strong majority. Senator South
asked for a rollcall, but this was heavily
voted down by a viva voce vote.
"The rollcall Is denied," said the
chairman, with a thump of the gavel.
"The chair recognizes the gentleman
from Porto Rico to express his thanks
to the convention," called the chairman,
as A W. Molllna, of that delegation, rose
in his seat.
There -were numerous Interruptions and
calls for recognition, but the chairman
silenced them, and Mr. Molllna took the
platform. Mr. Molllna spoke briefly and
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that the clerk would make an announce
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permanent organization committee was
not ready to make a report and desired
a conference of the committee.
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the hall. Chairman "Williams requested the
chairman of the New York and Illinois
delegations to repeat all announcements.
Mr. "Williams created great laughter
when he said:
"So dreadful are the acoustic proper-
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50c Cushion Tops ffi 15c
We place on sale today several hundred Cushion Tops (with
backs) in a large variety of very pretty conventional designs
genuine 50c quality, at only 15
$1.50,$1.75Comforters98c
These are full double bed size Summer weight the tops of
dainty figured silkolines the lining plain the filling of pure
white laminated cotton sold regularly at $1.50 and $1.75 to-
day at only g
's 35c, 50c and 60c
Lace Lisle
ties of this remarkable meeting place that
my friend Ollle James, of Kentucky, who
has a voice like a bull of Bashan and
ln whose defense that bull retired from
business, confided to me that even he
could not be heard in this place."
"The next thing in the order of busi
ness," said the chairman, "Is the report
of the committee on credentials, "Will
the chairman of the delegations pass that
along?"
"I suggest," said John Cadawalder, of
Pennsylvania, "that the megaphone be
adopted."
"Well, will you 'get the megaphone?"
retorted the chairman.
The clerk made a second announcement
of the call for the credentials report
That committee at once announced that
it would not be ready to report until 2
o'clock.
The chair then recognized William F.
Sheehan, of New York, who moved that
a recess be taken until 2 o'clock.
The convention was Instantly In an up
roar of confusion as the delegates and
visitors rose to leave.
The motion to take a recess was greeted
by a viva voce ote, and the morning ses
sion came to a close at 11:04 A. M.
Cordon Formed Around Port Arthur.
CHEFOO, July 7. Chinese who arrived
here last night from Port Arthur say the
Japanese forces have formed a complete
cordon around the land side of the town,
and that they are occupying all the com
manding hills, Including Wolf Mountain,
FURS
CLOAKS
SUITS
Black
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
We must and will clean out an entire stock of Suits before
our Removal. These are the absolute orders from our Mr.
Silverfield, that not a single garment will be permitted to be
taken into our new store.
$11.85 EXTRA SPECIAL $11.85
We have now left twenty-one extra fine Etamine Skirts
in tan, cream, gray and blue, trimmed in taffeta bands,
cluny lace and tucked effects, none finer in the j -city,
Wednesday and Thursday only at pl loO
We again call your attention that we shall move soon and
our Suits must be sold regardless of cost.
Big reduction in Fine Furs Remodeling and Repair
ing of furs at Summer prices.
Headquarters for genuine Alaska Sealskins (London
Dye) Largest Furriers in the West.
WEDDING
INVITATIONS and
Good Goods Only, Quality
Considered, Our Prices
Are Always Lowest.
Ribbon bargains like the one outlined
above are simply impossble to duplicate any
where else at any old time. The "How" and
"Why" of this offering may not interest you
but the ribbons certainly will. They . are all
pure silk four inches wide soft and pliant,
the sort that ties so prettily into bows, etc.
Coirplete line of colors and black.
10c Lawn Handkerchiefs 4c
Women's Sheer White Lawn Kerchiefs
best grade of hemstitching every one
perfect great value at 4
21c
Hose for
A Hosiery sale here today that all
.who share will remember with
pleasure for many a moon a sale
that you'll tell your friends about
a sale that proves that for sin
cere, pure, genuine bargain-giving
you've got to come to this
store. These stockings for worn- f
en are absolutely fast black- are
full, regular made, and come in all
over and ankle lace patterns all
our 35c, 40c, 50c and 60c lace
stockings today at 21rf
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within a radius of seven miles of the fort
ifications. The Chinese say also that two largo
warships are missing from the squadron
which went out from Port Arthur on
June 23. and that the Russian battleship
Sevastopol was damaged on that date.
The Japanese bombarded Port Arthur
from the sea on June 30, but did not dam
age the town.
TO KEEP BRITISH SHIP OUT.
Russians Object to Presence of Gun
boat at Niu Chwang.
TIENTSIN, July 7. The British gun
boat Esplegle has left Nlu Chwang and
returned to Chlnwangtao. The Russian
authorities objected to her returning to
Niu Chwang. A Russian gunboat la an
chored at the mouth of the Niu Chwang
'River for the supposed purpose of dis
puting passage, should the Esplegle re
turn. Heavy firing was heard at Klao Chou
Wednesday, and it Is rumored that the
Russians gained a victory.
(The British gunboat E&plegle spent
last Winter at Niu Chwang- and left
there on April 12. Last week she was
ordered to return and watch over British
interests at Nlu Chwang, and she ar
rived there on July 5.)
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