Evening Star Newspaper, December 20, 1888, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON: a =a ~ ‘THE EVENING STAR bas the fallest Lecal Circulation of any Newspaper in the Werld. and as an Ad Dediam is worth more than all the other papers published im Washington. Elsewhere in Tae Stan is printed an inter- flew with an official intimately acquainted with the financial concerns of the District, who fa- vors the application of the District surplus to the payment of the water debt. By the pres- ent law this debt is to be paid in twenty-five equal annual installments, with interest at three per cent, and by the water-takers. By the pro- posed law nearly the entire debt would be ex- tinguished at once, and by the general tax- payers. The suggestion of the substi- tution of taxpayers for water-takers as the citizens to pay the debt is not so © objectionable as the requirement that the whole amount should be paid by the taxpayers of the present instead of being shared with the taxpayers of the future. The owners of suburban and unimproved property, who pay taxes and do not take water, might enter a plea of seeming injustice against the free- water bill, which proposes that they share the current expenses of supplying water to present users, but they cannot urge the same objection against a proposition that they pay a part of the expenses arising from the construction and extension of a general system of water works, which increase the value of all property im Washington and its vicinity and will furnish abundant water for convenient use by the unimproved and suburban sections when they are converted into city lota. The slight injustice to s part of the community of the plan proposed by the free water bill may be the less of two evils, But however that may be, there is clearly no impropriety in requir- ang the whole community to meet the cost of an improvementof which every citizen either re- ceives or will receive the benefit. The injustice in applying the surplus to the payment of the water debt is found, however, in the fact that the taxpayers of the present, who reap no ben- efits from the uncompleted extension, are re- quired to extinguish the debt of the taxpay- ers of the future, who will enjoy these benefits. The existence of » District surplus means that Congress has raised from the taxpayers, by the rate of taxation which it has fixed, a larger amount of money than it has directed the Commissioners to expend in supplying the current needs of the city and in its general im- provement. The surplus can be prevented by reducing the rate of taxation, or by appropri- ating wisely forthe development of the Dis- trict all the money raised from the taxpayers, The former course is not advisable at present. The District needs every year the expenditure for its benefit of every cent of money rifsed and placed to ite credit. The surplus is caused by the failure of Congress to provide for this necessary and wise expenditure. Some slight excess of receipts over suthorized expenditures may be expected each year, since the exact amount of receipts is unknown when the expenditures are author- ized, and it is necessary to be on the safe side in appropriating, but such a surplus should be treated as assets of the District in the succeed- ing year, and no accumulation of surpluses should be permitted. If the District's sale choice in the matter is between permitting its tmillion dollars of surplus raised from present taxpayers and needed for present uses to re- main idle and unused in the treasury, and applying it to the payment of an interest-draw- ing debt of fature taxpayers, who will get the water which the debt represents, the latter alternative would be chosen. It is better to use the money for the advantage of future taxpayers than not to use itatall. But the choice should not be thus limited. The million dollars should be spent for the benefit of the present city and the pres- ent taxpayers, who contributed it. Congress should exercise a wise judgment in determin- ing how the money should be appropriated. Care should be taken that it is not wasted or sunk in foolish schemes, But it should be ap- plied at once to the material development of the present city, as a fund to be expended for its benefit in addition to the current annual re- ceipts from taxation and contribution by the government. The money can be wisely ex- pended in many ways. The annual wrangle over street appropriations might be decreased in violence by the application of the million dollars upon a comprehensive plan of improve- ments. The sidewalks are in acondition which calls for a large expenditure. Other great needs of the city are apparent and urgent. as In view of the decision in favor of a change in the politics of the national admin- istration, the question of the relations of the United States with Canada naturally is re- vived. The modus vivendi now in operation cannot be indefinitely prolonged, and, sooner or later, the terms of intercourse between the two countries must be defined. Some form of Gnion seems inevitable, unless we are content to allow the present friction to continue till it has driven us into war. The sentiment of the various publicists who have been consulted is divided between the ideas of commercial and of political union. The latter could take Place, of course, only by voluntary ces- sion or by purchase; and Canadian loyalty to the crown, stretched as it may be at times to extreme attenuation, seems still strong enough to prevent a transfer except asthe result of a serious internal struggle. England, om the other hand, has too exalted a faith in her colonial system to let any large and valu- able part of it go for a mere money considera- tion. Canada now is practically independent of Great Britain. She levies duties on British goods, and her income from taxation is reserved for her own use. But she enjoys, as only a loyal dependency can enjoy, such bonds to the mother country as the viceroyal form of her chief executive office, the i of her forts with troops from England's standing army, and the protection of her har- bors by British warships. It would require a very strong inducement, indeed, to wean her away from her present allegiance, But the material advantages of annexation to the United States are so great end so palpable, that the necessary inducement would seem to be supplied, aud annexation sentiment in Can- ada, with whose people the final decision of the question rests, is steadily Growing. It is @ troublesome problem that confronts the President-elect and hiscabinet Shall they meet Canadian aggression by applying the re- taliatory policy talked of, but never resorted to, by President Cleveland; or aball they sweep away the customs barriers between the two countries, and gmake them commercially one mation, upon a basis comprehending uniform laws for the government of railway traffic, the freedom of the canals, and the hospitalities of ports; or shall they enter upon a policy calcu- lated to induce & severance of Canads from England and s union with the United States? $$$ The democrats are not showing fight in the Senate on the tariff question, as they were ex- pected to. The dobate there has been very tame, and will soon be wound up so as to give the House a chance at the Senate bill. The HUYLER’S, WHITMAN'S, MAILLARD’S AND SLAU- SON'S CELEBRATED MIXED CANDIES. ABOVE CANDIES IN FANCY BOXES. NEW MIXED NUTS. EXTRA FINE, 6 pounds, $1, GooD . a RICHARDSON & ROBBINS’ PLUM PUDDING. RAISINS—EXTRA FINE. 150 BOXES LONDON LAYER RAISINS, 160. per pound. 50 BOXES FINE DEHESA, 30c. per pound. 50 BOXES FINEST DEHESA, ¥5c. per pound. 200 BOXES COOKING RAISINS, FLORIDA ORANGES, PER DOZEN, 250. - <a ‘35e. ‘MANDABINS, per dozen, 30c. ‘MANDARINS, per dosen, 40c. ‘TANGERINS, per dosen, 40c. TANGERINS, per dosen, 50c. LADY APPLES, perfect. 250 Bola, MALAGA GRAPES, per pound 10c., 20c. and 30c. MINCE MEAT. GORDON & DILWORTEYS, large jars, $1.2u. ‘McMECHEN'S, large jars, $1.20. CAMPBELLS, large Jars, 61. CAMPBELL’S, buckets, 75. GOOD “HOMEMADE,” per pound, 10c. SWEET CIDER, per gallon, 25c. BOILED CIDER (“Shaker's"), per gallon, 80c. SWEET CATAWBA, per gallon, 95¢. DRY CATAWBA, per gallon, 95c. CLARET, per gallon, 95c. THE FINEST PRODUCTION OF GOODS IN THE UNITED STATES. ‘MISS CLARK'S HOME-MADE CAKES, ‘THE FINEST MADE. ALMOND, 75¢. RAISIN MASH, 750. ANGEL FOOD, 60c. SNOW-FLAKE, 75c. DELICIOUS, 60c. ORANGE, 750, CHOCOLATE, 750, POUND, 75c. ICE CREAM, 750. WALNUT, 750. | KENNEDY'S CELEBRATED FRUIT CAKES, ‘VAN DEEVER & HOLMES’ CELEBRATED FRUIT 1412, 1414, AND 1418 PENN. AVE. a20-98 Nor Omy “Tx Frowms Tuar bloom in the spring,” but still more the Flowers which ‘are blooming now will bring good cheer to your heart and home during the coming Holidays. 717 15TH 8T. N. W. (Building of the National Safe Deposit Company) is the nice, neat, cozy, new Flower Store, where you ee for Holiday Presents in the of FLOWERS, FLORAL DESIGNS, AND PLANTS, An endless variety of FANCY BASKETS, CENTER-PIECES, VASES, AND STANDS, any of which when filled with besutiful and fragrant Flowers and Plants will bes charming Holiday present. Great care and attention given to orders for ARTISTIC DESIGNS AND INTERIOR DECORA- TIONS. Please give us a call and leave your orders early, es- Decially for Vases to be filled with Plants. 4. BTUDER, 420-27 Florist. Jouxsox & Lerreen Have « splendid assortment of Dress Goods at 15, 20, 25, 37% 50c.to $1. Beautiful 50c. An immense line of Hdkfs., Mufflers and from 5c, to@1.50, Afull stock of Table Linen and Napkins, Fancy Towels and Tidies. White Bedspreads to@l2 Muffs, Boas and Stoles, from 500. to $8. Fancy Soaps; Gloria and Silk Umbrellas, gold and silver handles, from $1.25 to $9. Fancy Gossamers. All the above-named Presents, and no fancy prices. Store open until 10 o'clock in the evening. JOHNSON & LUTTRELL, a20-3t* 713 Market Space. A Pasorovs Gurr. One of our celebrated Light-running REW HOME SEWING MACHINES. Every lady's favorite, be- cause it does a greater variety of work than all others, and never gets out of order. Call and examine at OPPENHEIMER 'S, 614 Othet aw. Bowing Machines rented and repaired, @1-¢08na Cal ‘and ‘All-wool Plaide at Gloves | sear Goods suitable for Christmas | young people, 4 TIMELY PUBCHASE. A RARE OFFEB ‘TO OUB PATRONS. ‘We have just closed out 443 pairs BLANKETS and 200 BED COMFORTABLES from two manufacturers of these goods st our own price, which means sbout 33 percent below the regular value, and we would re- spectfully request those in segreh of Bed Coverings, ‘which is also s useful and seasonable Holiday Present, to call as carly as possible, es prices which we quote below will naturally occasion a ready and quick sale. 10-4 Heavy Woolen Blankets at $1.50, worth $2. 10-4 White Blankets (California Fleece Wool) at $2.90 per pair, worth $3.75. 10-4 White Blankets (Californis Wool), extra beavy, at $3.75 per pair, worth $5. . 11-4 White Blankets (Californis Wool), at $4.50 per pair, worth $5.75. 10-4 Extra Heavy White Blankets (all wool) st $4.75 per pair, worth 66.25. COMFORTABLES., ‘Open evenings till 9. Our Gift Stock te yet in splendid shape for © good satisfactory selection. as we bought an ‘sbundance of everything, 20 as to have enough to go around. Ko fear of meeting with 8 ‘meager assortment here. Of course. you may miss 8 little thing here or there, but its place is es quickly filled with something else equally Gesirable. Don’t allow whstever we bave said todelay your buying, as we naturally expect the next three days to make great inroads into ‘the stock, and what may seem to be an abund- ‘ance to-day may be gone to-morrow. ARTISTIC HOLIDAY BRIC-A-BRAC, ‘We have unquestionably the largest and finest collection of Bric-e-brac ware in the city. A Great variety of rare and beautiful pieces in ‘unique and attractive shapes. Rich table and mantel ornaments in all the various imported wares; embracing Hungarian, Toplits Old Ivory, Royal Worcester, English Jeweled Glass, Garnet Glass, English Tapestry, Carlsbad, Ad- derley, en English-colored ware, Venetian and Bohemian Glass, Sutsuma, and a variety of cheaper Japanese wares, This collection em- braces Pitchers, Vases, Jugs, Fruit Pieces, Card- receivers, Toilet Bottles, Creams, Sugars, Jar- inieres, Jars, Boat shapes, Cake-pieces, Crown Pieces, and innumerable quaint and attractive shapes with intricate and beautiful carvings, colorings and decorations, 50c. to $75 per Piece, 1 lot Hiderdown Comfortables at $4.75, worth | “ADIES' HOSE FOR EVENING WEAR. 1 lot Eiderdowm Comfortables at $5.75, worth 87.75. 1 lot Eiderdown Comfortables at $8.75, worth $11. 1 lot Eiderdown Comfortables at $9.75, worth $12. 1 lot Comfortables, qualities of which we formerly sold at from $1.25 to $1.50, choice 90c. each, 1 lot Comfortables which we formerly sold, $1,50 and 61.75, choice $1.25 each. Just received lot of manufacturer's remnants of ‘Table Damasks consisting of Bleached. Cream and ‘We have all the fashionable shades in fine silk ‘Hosiery, and call particular attention to the ele- gant line of Bronae, for wear with bronze slip- pers, of which we show five distinct shades. Prices $1.75, €3.00 and §3.50 per pair. Delicate evening shades in Fine Silk Hose. ‘These have open-work ankles, and are shown in Pink, Lt. Blue, Lavender, Old Gold, Cardinal, Cream, Flesh, Salmon, Scarlet, Tan, Fawn, and three shades of New-green. A special value at 93 per pair. (First floor.) ‘Turkey Red, in 2, 26 and 8 yards lengths, st very low | REAL INDIA SHAWLS, prices, A HE RSH S ot BE, AA 2Out San, a wo MMM Syst ‘7TH, 82°H AND D STREETS. 20 ‘CUR’ » DE, 250.; Titec eee 25s op Nafusn Se. ups Gents feckties 1isc,; Housel onia 10c. per’ bottle; fe 25c. up.; Smyrna Rugs 75c., at MILLER'S, 3120 M at. aw. ae ON OUB ENTIRE STOCK OF CAPE OVERCOATS, CHINCHILLA OVERCOATS, ELYSIAN BEAVER OVERCOATS, FUB BEAVER OVERCOATS, KERSEXY OVERCOATS, CHEVIOT OVEBCOATS, ‘MEN'S AND BOYS’ “REEFERS,” BUSINESS SUITS, WORSTED HALF DRESS SUITS, FULL-DRESS SUITS, LARGE BOYS’ SUITS, AND SMALL BOYS’ SUITS, YOULL SAVE MONEY BY COMING TO Us. THIS 18 NOT OLD STOCK, BUT NEW, FRESH GOODS OF THE LATEST STYLES, AND MADE BY THE BEST NEW YORK MANUFACTURERS. EXAMINE GOODS AND PRICES, EB BARNUM & 00, 931 PENNSYLVANIA AVE Colored I ‘Bolting and i Ceuulos ‘Sachets, aud, Cravat,Photograpa sh he Pin-Cushions, anon Ca ro So Pinsler GOSNCY STATIONERY, ther wapaper pnd Leiter Hala Lays ae Eig wieientecen bend Ks eB Swarr Narvne Important New chines. Oniqinel Day Serene, and man other beet ella Boks pee y i of, the children on awith books, at ee WRITING TABLETS. GOLD PENS, BOOKLETS and ART PRINTS. Masuns Sra Avexcz Hore: EW ORE. HOLIDAY PRESENTS —— FANOY Boxes, OBJECTS OF ART, SATIN BONBONNIERES, Mr, Milan will send Pree of xpress Charges: For @5 one handsome Cashmere bor containing 3 pounds of fine BON BONS and CHOCOLATES. For €10 ene Satin painted box, very elegant, con- taining 5 pounds of BOM BONS, CHOCOLATES and GLACES. Here iss handsome, generous gift fora hus- - band to present to his wife. We have just secured ‘an elegant line of Real India Shawis in rare and attractive designs in refined colorings. We are enabled tosell them at the exceedingly low prices Of $65 to$175. These are considered in the same light as heir-looms, and owing to their in- trinsic worth and durable qualities are most highly appreciated by those fortunate enough toownone. ‘We have every thing that is good in shawls, (Third floor.) DAMASK TRAY CLOTHS, We have enlarged and improved our Linen stock, and you who have not examined it since Thankegiving will be surprised. Weave had the largest and best stock of Linens in the city Fight along, and now we have the best we have ever had—which is beating the best. As special rives, we call attention to the superior line of Fifty-cent Damasks, both bleached and un- bleached, all white, and with red border; also the 5 Napkins at $1, and the X Napkins at $2. ‘To-day we quote 100 dos. Fine Bleached Dam- ask Tray Covers, only 25c. each, (Second floor.) TABLE OOVERS FOR X-MAS GIFTS. Elegant line selected with special reference to their suitableness for sensible, practical Christ- mas gifts, Chenille Table Covers, in » beautiful line of attractive designs and colorings. Size one yard square, ouly 90c. each. Size yard-and-s-balf sq, only $1.50 and $1.75. Size two yards square, only $3.50and §5. Size two-and-e-balf yards, only 87. ‘Size three yards square, only $8. BAW SILK TABLE COVERS. S1x-quarter Covers, only 1.25 each. Eight-quarter Covers, only #2.50 each. ‘Ten-quarter Covers, only $3 euch. (Fourth floor.) HANDSOME LAMBREQUINS FOR GIFTS. Highly attractive colorings and effects in Felt, and Silk Plush Mantel Lambrequins, Felt Lambrequins run with various colored silk ribbon in harmonizing shades. Silk Plush Lambrequins, richly embroidered, in garnet, navy, and cardinal. $4, $450, $5, $10, and $12 each. ‘We think you will be highly pleased with our assortment of these goods, (Fourth floor.) FINE WRAPPER BLANKETS. We are showing a superior line of Blankets, for Ladies’ Wrappers, Opera and Reception Wraps, &c. The combinstions embrace rich colorings, such as plain shades with striped heading, stripes with plain heading, figured all over pattern, Moire effects, and regular broad stripes. $4.50, $7.60 and $12 each. (Fourth floor.) SENSIBLE GIFTS FOR BOYS. Suite and Overcosts for Boys—A sensible and substantial Christinas present. We have se- lected and choice variety of styles to chose from which are well made, serviceabie and dreasy. BOYS OVERCOATS FOR GIFTS, Size 236 years, $4 to $7. Bize 3 years, $4 to 99. Size 4 and 5 years, $5 to $9. Size 6 and 7 years, $5 to $13, Bize 9 to 14 years, 8o to 816. Bize 15 to 17 years, $8 to $16, These embrace Coats of every coating mater- . ial, (Third floor.) KILT SUITS FOR GIFTS. Elegant line of Kilt Suits for the little fel- dows, Made of the best moterial in cute and stylish shapes. Fancy Cheviot Kilt Suits, in sizes 24 to 6 Years, Prices $3.50 to §12.50, aud every usual price between. Velvet Kilt Buite, sizes 236 to 6 years, @4 to (07.50 each. Boys' Navy Blue Jersey Sailor Suits, 4 to 8 Years. $6 to $8.60. ‘White and Colored Percale Shirt Waists, in all sizes andin 9 very attractive variety of pat- terne, Flannel Shirt Waists, in all popular I (Third floor.) NORFOLK SUITS FOR GIFTS. Boys’ Norfolk Suits of Fancy Cassimeres, Cheviots, Tricots, Tweeds, &c.,in plain shades, ANEW GUIBE TO THE ROYAL Questions answered at Bureau @/ ALL ON SECOND FLOOR. Secoxp Fioor Srectat Paces. Hand-knit Wool Skirts, from $1.35 to $3. All-Wool Flannel Skirts, from 98c. to $2.98. Colored Melton Cloth Skirts, from 85c. to $2.98. Fancy trimmed Balmoral Skirts. from @1 to $5. Superior Satin Quilted Skirts, from §2.68 to $6.68. Cloth and Satin Quilted Skirts, from $1.98 to $3.50. 627 The prices marked on are the lowest in this city, and with the 10 per cent discount, are veritable bar- gains. (Continued below.) Suozs Ar 10 Per Crest Orr. ‘The sboe store on second floor of the Palais Royal is ‘as well stocked as any in town with boots of every de- scription for Ladies, Misses, Boys, Children and Babies, Ladies’ Crochet Slippers in all colors, $1.15. Ladies’ Wool-Lined Overshoes for $1. ‘Plush Slippers, in all colors, $2. Boys’ Morocco Slippers for $1.50. Boys’ Patent-Leather Oxfords for $1.75. Hanan’s Celebrated Boys’ Boots at following prices: Sizes 24 to 5% for $2. Bizes 1 to 2 for Sizes 3 to 5 for Sizes 11 to 2 for $1.50. 10 per cent off the prices of above, as off the marked: Prices of every article in our Shoe Department. «Continued below.) Wars Ar 10 Pee Cexr Orr. Not for @ few broken lots, but for choice of entire stock. Seal Plush Wraps of every description. Cloth Raglans, etc., of every description. Holiday Tea Gowns of every description. Holiday Robes de Chambre of every description. Children's Ulsters of every description. 627 You may remember we reduced the prices last week. The 10 PER CENT DISCOUNT brings these woods BELOW COST. (Continued below.) Out of the way place, it would seem—the second floor—but you'll go to the second floor to benefit by the prices we are quoting. Can select with comfort, too. Plenty of room. Less than half stationers’ prices. «Continued below.) 100,000 Cunsrus Paesewrs. ‘The number of articles from which to select Xmas Presents is not exagzerated, and the guide below points to a few of the best bargains on the first floor of the Pulais Royal. PLUSH CASES. 1,200 Toilet Cases, Work Boxes, Glove and Hand- kerchief Boxes. Manicure Cases, Shaving Cases. All fitted with THE BEST articles of Amber, Celluloid, Silver, etc. EVERY CASE A BARGAIN, because we offer TEN PERCENT OFF THE PRICE MAKKED | ON EACH. We intend not to have asingle case here by 10 p.m. Christmas Eve. SILKS. 500 Pieces 24-inch China Silks in 41 beautiful shades, of quality never before, hereor elsewhere, sold under 75 cents; only 50 cents s yard. RIBBONS. 15,000 yards Ribbon for fancy work. Satin and gross grain, and satin with picot edge, every thread warranted all-silk, every desirsble shade, only 1% | cents yard. No mistake—2 yards for 3c, Sash Ribbons make good presents for young and old, 8-inch Moire Sash, satin edge, 68c.; usually 89c. 9-inch Moire Sash, crown edge, 75c.; usually 98, 10-inch G. G., with satin edge, $1.00; usually $1.35. 10-inch Moire and Satin Stripe, $1.35; usualiy | $1.68. UMBRELLAS.—We judge the quality and worth of below-mentioned Umbrellas by the prevailing $1.50 quality “Gloria” Umbrellas for $1.20; $2.20 quality, with roll-gold handles, for $1.40. 8 quality “Gloria.” with oxidized, burnish and plain silver handles, for €2.20. S5 quality “Conestoga’ lk Umbrella, with fancy sterling silver handles, for 83.98. $8.50 quality “Lyons” novelty-handle Umbrellas for 85.68, 20 quality Men's solid-gold-handle Urabrellas for 815. ART GOODS.—The claims made below are not exagyerated, as investigation will prove. 1,000 Cameo Vases, in all shapes, 18, 25, 40,50 and G5c.; worth from 75c. to $2 euch. 500 of $3 quality Cameo Rose Jars, 50, 75c. and $1. 100 of @2 quality Cameo Pitchers, 6c. eaok. 92 Sstin Glass Pitchers, 1, worth $3. Life-size Terra-cotta Heads, @2, usually 85. 627 Entire stock of English Worcester Ware and English Tapestry, the many styles of Japanese Vases, Pitchers, Rose Jars, &c., also all Art Clocks and Lamps, at 10 percent discount To-morrow. FANS.—Ask to see our @2 Fans, and be surprised at | variety and qualities, DOLLS.—Closing out ENTIRE STOCK AT COST PRICES. We pledge our reputation to the truth of this statement. GLOVES—If you want them tried on please try and call between the following hours: 8to10a m. 1 to S3and6toOpm. Special prices, as previously adver- tised, also for to-morrow, | 81.68, $2, $2.25, $2.50, ¢: | $4.68. Not ones and twos, but dozens at each of OXE OF THE FINEST COLLECTIONS IX THE COUNTRY AT THE PALAIS ROYAL THE PALAIS ROYAL THE ACKNOWLEDGED HEADQUARTERS, ‘Last December the sales in one day, in Handker You may eee over 100 doven Handkerchiefs dis- Played in the show window alone. You may see in the reserve stock hundreds ‘We've cornered the credit merchants, and they know it, and show it by excuses as feeble as mis- leading. 4s with the low-priced Linen Handkerchiefs @o with the high-priced Hand-embroidered French Novelties, and so with the works of art in Duchewe Lace, and so with the Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs and Mufflers, IN EACH AND EVERY INSTANCE A SINGLE HANDKERCHIEF 18 OFFERED YOU AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. Have we not given you s tangible and logical reason why it is eo? (Continued below.) 1230 Pont Lixex Haxoxezcurs ‘Which to describe is the puzzle, for we show over 100 different styles of Fancy bordere, We can't well de- Pict on paper the besutiful effects of the designs and combination colors. The tout ensemble is as “The Star” said yesterday of the “Palais Royal” display, “There ts apparent the intangible but fascinating inftu- ence Of etyle—the indesc: ibuble something, that appeals to the best taste.” We try to describe mfew of the styles. FOR LADIES, ® very sheer Linen Handkerchief, with one row of re- Vering, and embroidered dots in Cardinal, Light Blue and Pink; it'sa 25c. style. Very beautiful are those with tiny fern leaves and flowers, embroidered in colors true to nature. ‘Those with tucks and blocks in corners of bright colors are new. Expensive looking Handkerchiefs are those with scalloped borders and row of revering. FOR MEN— Full-size Handkerchiefs; some very fine, others heavy linen. Fivestyles of tape borders; two styles of bemstitched borders iu plain white. Four widths of hemstitched borders, on which, in THE PALAIS ROYAL fast colors, are dots, figures, stripes, horseshoes, ic. | You'd say 25c. Handkerchiefs, if you didn’t see marked in the corner 2 for 250, SPECIAL. For s few days—to induce you to buy before the rush Commences—we offer 5,000 of our 123¢c. Ladies’ Linen Handkerchiefs for 10c. each. We have picked out the least showy pstterns, You may think them the prettiest, (Continued below.) E27 See about the Palais Royal “Special Sale” w next column, but frst read below. 25C. Poze Lisex Hasoxencmers. ‘The “Palias Royal's” specialty are these 25c. Hand- berchiefa, FOR LADIES we show them with Scalloped Edge and Centers of Flowers and Figures embroidered in Combination Colors—Chintz effect, Those with wide Striped Borders and Scolloped Edges are new and Pretty, though somewhat showy. Four new Blues, four shades of Pinks, three shades of Helitrope, two shades of Red; also Mode and Fawn are shown in the combination colors. The White Linen Handkerchiefs have drawn work and revering forming centers of Pluids, Checks, and other patterns, and with borders of tucks, embroidery ‘and dice patterns, Linen as sheer as often shown in Handkerchiefs twice 250. FOR MEN. You may select Handkerchiefs for 25¢. of quality and style that are retailing elsewhere at 35c.. THE PALAIS ROYAL, or 3 for $1, and, too, quoted asa grest bargain at that it Price. SPECIAL. 500 of the ladies’ 25c. Handkerchiefs for 18c. No more when these are gone. THE PALAIS ROYAL _(Continued belor = Bs ‘umn to the left is changed each evening, Sec below also. Fresca Exnnoweren Haspxcuers. For variety, quantities, qualities, and prices we have Ro competition in the city, and confidently ask com- parison with any stock in the country. Prices, 350., 50c., G8c., 75e., 88c., $1, $1.19, $1.25, $1.35, $1.50 .75, 83, 83.50, $3.68, above prices, 84.68 seems dear for a Linen Handkerchief, but how many women in the world can embroider handker- chiefs like these. We ask you to compare our 35c. Embroidered Handkerchiefs with any sold around town at 50c. Ifwe can sive you 15 cents ona low- priced French Handkerchief, how much can we ssve you for high-priced ones? SPECIAL. 250 Sheer French Linen Handkerchiefs with Fine Val Lace Edge, only 35c., or 3 for $1. THE PALAIS ROYAL (Continued below.) “Ga We teil you about the “Special Sale” prices im other Departments in next colwne, but please finish our Handkerchief Advt. X-Mas Tsrrut Haspxercatera AT 12}4c. each we offer Ladies’ Fine Pure Linen ‘Handkerchiefs, with hand embroidered initials, such as usually cost 19¢. AT 25c. each Ladies and Men's Initial Handker. enief. For siz, including fancy box, $1.50. AT 50c. each Men's Extra Size Initial Handker. chiefs, Six in beautiful box for $2.85. AT 48c. each Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs, with band embroidered initial. See what this quality cote PURSES, Pocketbooks, ete., at special prices to- ‘morrow. FOR MEN, AT 680.—Men's Beal, Calf, and Japanese Leather Card Cases and Pocketbooks. Theseare the $1 quality, and good value at that price. Satchels, to $15. Fitted cases $1.50 to $12.90. FOR LADIES.—26¢, quality Embossed and Seal Purses for 10c. each. this city of Sterling Silver, Beal Amber, Real Shell, 14 Karat Gold, Real Garnet, Also imitations of above. Watch Chains, Pins, Buttons, Match Boxes, ko..for Watches, Hair Ornaments, and other Adornments for Ladies at nearly half Jewelers’ prices, a9 we'll demon- i is Bi fi i it rf il you elsewhere. SPECIAL—500 Men's Silk Initial Handkerchiefs for 39c., instead of 480. ; 500 will soon go, 80 don’t blame us if you are late, (Continued below.) Tus PAtAle ROTEL. $a Note the nezt column U you would profi by the “Special Sale prices." More about Hanakerchiefs below. Hovrsscmers Ix Boxes Artistically designed boxes. Those for the Children have comical scenes sugyestive of Christmas. ‘1huse for Ladies and Gentlemen appropriate for presentation to those of critical and refined taste. The boxes in the window have been admtred as much as have been the Hendkerchiefa. As low as 39c. for six Handkerchiefs with box. These are Children's of course, and up to $15 for boxes containing one Choice Real Duchesse Lace Handkerchief. SPECIAL—Men's Wide Hemstitched Handkerchiefa, with large hand embroidered initial, six in box, for asa THE PALAIS ROYAL (Continued below.) Wedon't think you'll mies the next column, after 29 many reminders, But 6 few words mere below about Handkerchiefs, Ce 10,000 Sux Husorescmrs From the Japs to useaves the middlemen's profits. We offer Bilk Handkerchiefs at prices most merchants pay for thea. TOR LADIES—At 25c, Jap. @ith Mandherchiefs aise 18x18 inches; tm all colors and white. At 50, 65, OB, The. and 1, Scalloped and Em- ‘roidered Koveltics which are gems of Eastern art. FOR MEN—At 45, 50, 65, 75, 5c. and $1.15, ful) tine Jap. Silk Handberchiefs with characteristic bor. dere—quaintly besutiful. SPECIAL—For stow daye we offer the 450. Hand- Revehiefe, with white and famcy colored hemstitched. ‘borders for 35c., or 8 for G1. These are full siae—20n ‘20 inches. 5 uEWs ILE Prices, @1, 61.35, isk FANCY ARTICLES, gana Prue Policned ue Polielied Ho ; SEX AMD SA pens, napkins and towels we are offering: e tata wach we ine ched Damask at 500 Blea! 7 4 hed Datunak at Nepuine "Tess Clothe, canal s Napkins, Tray Cloths tha, in white, ores) ved. . SOMPORTS. 1-4 All Wool, 5 ib. Blanke iter Blanket at $4 50, #5 ry Counforts, all styiee end qualities, for single and A full line of Dress Goods, all colors and qualities, at Pidunt the ting for s presenta Dress Patternof 6 da, 01 B2-Ihch cloth for $3. = CARHART & LEIDY, as W225 7th end 700 K st. nw, Tonxisa Axp Isom Trane Covers. ELABORATE EMBROIDERY, BY HAND, PUR- CHASED AT THE LONDON SALES AT VERY LOW PRICES, €5, €7,810, AND $12.50 FOR ELEGANT SPECIMENS OF NEEDLEWORK. A MAGNIFICENT CHINESE PORTIERE OR PI- ANO COVER REDUCED FOM $150 TO @75 aT *75 IT I8 CHEAPER THAN IT CAN BE BOUGHT IN CHINA, CHINA, SILKS, CHINA CREPES, EMBROID- i ERED SCARFS, HANDKERCHIEFS AXD MUF- FLERS. REAL INDIA SHAWLS AT LESS THAN ©OST, WE ARE OFFERING OUR INDIA SHAWLS AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, REDUCTIONS IN DRESS GOODS AND SILKS OF ALL KINDS. 61.50 BROADCLOTHS REDUCED TO $). THE GREATEST BARGAINS IN BLACK AND COLORED SILKS EVER PLACED ON A RETAIL COUNTER. BRING AN EXPERT AND EXAMINE THE QUALITIES, EVENING SI KS, GAUZES, ILLUSIONS, TULLES, NETS, AND CREPES AT REDUCED PRICES. WE HAVE MADE OUR REDUCTIONS BEFORE | THE HOLIDAYS, AND OFFER TEMPTING BAR- GAINS IN FIRST-CLASS GOODS. BLACK AND COLORED SILK VELVETS LESS THAN NEW YORK PRICES, W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, ai9 919 PENN. AVE. Pracrrcat Cansrmus Preserrs. Nothing is more acceptable to ® man for Ghristuss Present than'a good Suit of Clothes or Overcoat, and uowherecan you find as well made’ ing, at as low prices, as at OAK HALL, Corner Tenth and F streets. A SPLENDID STORM COAT for $6, reduced from bet CHINCHILLA STORM COAT at $8, reduced from 4 BETTER CHINCHILLA STORM COAT for $1 reduced froin $15, a ‘A MAGNIFICENT LINE OF OVERCOATS from $3 “Oe tuvite special sietion 0 our “LORD CHUM- fe tuvite sjicial attention LE\” CAPE OVERCOALS. Our live of OVEKOOATS for boys of all Sizes is very ae. and prices Just one-third below those of other vases, The prices on all our Suite have been cut down below Cost of manufacture, aud nothing like our bargains can be found anywhere.’ We have them from $68 "uit up. Special attention is called to our Browdcloth Suite 1a, Double Breusted, Frock and Pull Also to our Silk Pull Dress Vests, Prince Albert Suis from @ Suits for Boys, 4 to 15. below cost of up. been reduced to prices and Tauge trou $2.00 to anutac OAK HALL, Corer 10th and Fests. nw. Open till 9p. m.; Saturdays till 11 p.m. 419 Exenoxzo Youxos: Couraxrs WEDNESDAY ANNOUNCEMENT. ‘30 boxes Florida Oranges, Direct from the grove, 900 Ibe. Genuine Grenoble Walnuts, New crop and finest selections, 700 lbs. New Crop Pecan Nuts, Juinbo size, Thin Shell 700 Ibs. Soft-shell Almonds, Clean, Bright, and Meaty. #00 Ibe. Genuine Princess Paper-shell Almonds, Finest in the World, 5.00 Iba. New Crop Brazil Nuts, Hand-picked, Jumbo Bisa, 500 Ibe, New Filberts, 1 >t: Bargain Price, 800 Ibs. Vatalda Seedling Pop Corn, Caretully Selected—No “Nubbins.” 1,000 Ibs, French Cream Candy. 1,000 Ibs. American Mixed Candy. Pure, Fresh Made—Genuine Fruit Flavora, 1,000 Ibs. Drops and Ball and Broken Candy. Made w Order—Not Screpa, ’ 7 Kinds of Raisins, including Extra Choice Cluster Fruit for table use, 1,400 Ibs. New Figs—all grades, Prices Vent Low. Frait Cake—Superb Quality—Large Supply. ‘Mince Meat—Half Gal. Glass Jars. Best on arth Don't forget our great sale of Preserved Ginger and Plum Pudding. Tver Iuronren, THE ALMANACH pz GOTHA FOR 1880, THE COURT ALMANAC OF THE WORLD. Price €3.00. ‘For Sale at 405 Pent's avenue. Bor Yous Hounr