Evening Star Newspaper, February 5, 1889, Page 4

4 THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON: -- -:0-Febramry 5, 1889, more than ail the other papers published > __ im Washington. —=— —=— The District's “agent,” ‘“quasi-agent,” “in- termediary,” “assistant to the Commissioners,” “cousin” by courtesy, and confidential friend and adviser by official adoption, must go. There is no legal authority for his “employment” or “engagement,” In many instances he has been entirely unnecessary, in most instances unduly expensive,and in all instances where hiscompen- sation is added to the vendor's price to make up what the District pays, his employment, though it may incidentally have at times saved the District money, has beea illegal. In Mr. Dodge's case and others res mbling it the intermediary was known to represent the District, and his compensation was openly and avowedly added to the price, which the ven- dor was willing to take. His services, if any, were clearly rendered to the District, and con- sisted in cutting down, by bargaining, the ven- dor's price. The vendor of course, would not employ and pay him for this service, and his compensation clearly came from the District. In this class of cases the question is not whether the intermediary cannot bargain more shrewdly than the Commissioners and thus earn the money which the District pays him. ‘The law makes no provision for his employ- ment and payment, and throws the task of bar- gaining upon the Commissioners as one of the services for which their salaries are paid. If the mere fact that the Commissioners can per- form their official functions better through agents than in person justifies the employment and payment of a pnrchas- ing agent in this case, then the Commissioners might turn over all their duties to expert agents to be performed at ad- ditional expense to the District, and retain to themselves merely the function of drawing their salaries as the only one which somebody else cannot perform better than they. In the police station case the vendor prior to the in- termediary did not know that he was selling to the District. ‘like intermediary pocketed one- half the selling commission as agent of the buyer, and the profits onaresale to the Dis- trict asthe buyer himself. The main question in this case is whether the District's inter- mediary did not, through the law concerning constructive trusts, really buy for the District though assuming to buy for himself. In this event his profits belong to the District, and may be recovered. In other cases where the vendor did not know that he was selling to the District, and where the intermediary recived s commission from the vendor, the question whether the District has suffered loss depends upon the size of the commission paid and the effect which it may have had in enhancing the price to the District. Undoubt- edly in some instances the act of closing a negotiation of purchase for the District can be best accomplished by some other person than the Commissioners personally. But their agent, to keep within the intention of the law, must serve them gratuitously as a friendly act or be satisfied with dividing the ordinary com- mission with the seller’s agent, and the Commis- sioners are in duty bound to see to it that his compensation does not increase the amount which the District pays. The complaint against the method of purchase employed is not that it has resulted in swelling the prices paid to amounts on their face excessive, extortionate, and suggesting a “job,” but that in the cases mentioned and in others like them, not yet thoroughly examined, the District has paid ascertainable amounts to an intermediary, in most cases needlessly, and in all cases without authority of law, and that the prices are exces- sive by these specific amounts. a While Judge Merrick had been in failing health for some time. fears for his life were not felt until yesterday, and his death last evening bronght with it a shock tothecommunity. The District bench has lost an upright, learned judge, tireless in judicial research, and admir- able in personal character. He had passed the term of years allotted to man by the Psalmist, and he laid down life’s burdens for well-earned rest only after the faithful and completed labors of a long and useful career. ———— It was to be expected after learning that Moore, the Indianapolis insurance defaulter, had been several years in stealing his half mil- lion, that the company he had robbed would condone his offense. In order to get hold of bis papers and the key to his safe the officers of the company allowed him to escape to Can- aga. Insurance companies are prime fat plun- der for thieves. They not only give plenty of time, but guarantee impunity. ———— The District's real-estate intermediary is neither fish, flesh, fowl, nor good red herring. ‘The Commissioners have apparently been in doubt whether to claim him as their own, and vindicate his employment on the score of sav- ing the District from loss by concealing its identity as purchaser, or to repudiate him, for the reason that his paid employment, how- ever beneficial to the District, would be illegal. They have compromised the matter by assum- ing both positions. The intermediary is a nondescript agent, in whose selection of sites and opinion concerning prices the District has full confidence, and who cheap- ens property which the District buys, and who is also the paid agent of the vendor whose property he cheapens, and whom he traps into selling toan alleged undesirable purchaser. His commissions depend on the price which he can get the District to pay, and yet he cheapens this price. He receives money from the vendor and confidence and con- fidential information from the buyer. He is under no obligations to anybody which prevent him from serving as agent of buyer, agent of seller, or as purchaser on his own account, ac- cording to the comparative promise of profits im each capacity. Proteus would make an ideal intermediary. SS UnIEEeeeatenee The new British minister is expected to bring to Washington a great deal of shrewd- ness, for he isa keen lawyer and has had a fhand in making several very sharp treaties for Great Britain. It looks peculiar that the usual rale of promotion in the British diplomatic service should be set aside and a minister taken from the state department. $$ This is the eighth day of the streetcar strike in New York, and nearly all the lines are running in spite of the strikers. The police have given protection to the roads, and the public has suffered less from this strike than heretofore. $$ The latest news from Stanley's neighborhood is that the new king of Uganda, Kiwiwa, has gone the way of his predecessor. He under- took to punish Arab slave dealers who had driven out the missionaries, and had to go to the country on the issue. Sa Pawnee Bill has been persuaded to give the United States Senate a chance to act on the Oklaboma bill. —_— The real estate purchases investigation has not yet gone very far, but it has gone far enough to vindicate all that Tax Stan has said in criticism of the present method as conducted by the present pattern ainsi The latest wild wild statement ai about Crown Prince Rudolph’s death is that he was assassi- nated for political reasons. The truth has not been divulged evidently, but it is announced that the government will make a formal state- ment. —_—— oe Montreal is to spend 4,000,000 on her harbor. (Canada wiil be worth annexing by and by. —_—__—_— Oe THE FOR CUTICURA B85. Hey ters: iroa bitters Meet 7th and bata nw, ao THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY =, 1889. 933 Pennsylvania avenue. ‘We ask your attention to our complete stock of Ladies’ Furnishings. INAUGURAL FISINGS CO v VERE RE 8S, G §°S f o v E & sof ee eS. FOR D RES S GGG [LLL 00 ‘Vv EEE 833877 t BPE er Sss5 Sgg8 H B00 is <a & Hi} Pe oe te HO PH E H Ht °oo = BRR XN N manpxerouters,| {4 8 8 Rag NRE Max 450 ook, MDuNinEn ie HANDKER- | AAS AER Lae Be RN bon Summirtates Eg iE MM MM EEE XN N TIT . pesiors MUM Ee SRR F Ladies’ 4-button Kid Gloves, all the new shades, re- Auced to 75c. per pair. MMM Eee SRN OT = We give special care to our stock of gloves, they are et made to our special order, and therefore we often show ‘shades that are not found elsewhere. In our Hosiery Department you will always find Tany novelties in Silk and Lisle Thread, s rare bar- gain, excellent value. Ladies’ Fast-black Cotton Hose, guaranteed not to Fub-off or change color, 25¢. per pair. ‘Some good values in Children’s Hosiery. naw at Nurses’ Aprons, all new, Se. UP. A large line of Children’s Suits AT COST. eames remainder of our Children's Winter Coats AT We are closing the balance of Ladies' Winter Wraps at greatly reduced prices. Many novelties in Jersey and Surah Wists. We are now showing a few lines in Spring Wraps; every day we add something new. WM. H. McKNEW, Successor to R. H. Taylor, 933 Pennsylvania sve. $a3-3m WALKER SONS. 204 10TH STREET N. ‘ne J. % Car loads a ae yom and Plaster. ‘Phone seis 2. 15 STAMPED PILLOW SHAMS, 200. PAIR, TOILET +, Se. 3 tt it glycerinie soap, dc. Salt teca s, raneperent af elycel D> “Gadel TROTT'S, 1620 14th st. nw. Fo Frye Dorrars WE ARE MAKING TO ORDER THE FINEST AND HANDSOMEST TROUSERS EVER SHOWN IN WASHINGTON AT THAT PRICE. WE HAVE OVER SIXTY DIFFERENT PATTERNS OF THEM, AND THESE PRICES WILL CONTINUE UNTIL OPENING OF SPRING Goons. BEAR IN MIND THAT THESE ARE, MANY OF THEM, MEDIUM WEIGHT GOODS, AND WILL BE USEFUL UNTIL MAY. ALSO THAT THESE ARE THE GRADES USUALLY SOLD FOR $12.50 TO $16. MR. CRANSTON CUTS THEM, WHICH IS A GUARANTEE AS TO FIT AND STYLE. E. B. BARNUM & CO, fed 931 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. Stiseserz & Sons, 1237 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, (Through to 13th st, offer special bargains in SEAL SKIN JACKETS, $80, $90, $100. SEAL S§IN SACQUES, #110, $115, $125, 8135. One SEAL ULSTER, trimmed with beaver, 8125. SEAL PLUSH SACQUES, $18, $30, 835. SEAL PLUSH JACKETS, 812, $15. SEAL PLUSH SHORT WRAPS, monkey trimmed, $27, $35, A few sizes FRENCH WRAPS, FUR-LINED CIR- CULARS, SHOULDER CAPES, MUFFS, BOAS, OPERA CLOAKS and other FUR TRIMMINGS, FUR CARRIAGE ROBES, FUR PARLOR MATS. Tae Haorwe Tx. 25 crs, ‘The only article in LADIES’ NECK WEAR which can be worn on any fashion of dress. It is made of Crepe de Chine, can be washed with ordinary soap and water, and is therefore the most economical neckwear of its kind. ENGRAVING DEPARTMENT. ‘We yet engrave your name and 50 CARDS FOR 86 CTS., the work guaranteed tobe the best, Estimates given on Wedding and Ball Invitations. NEW GOODS. Weare already displaying SPRING SATINES AND GINGHAMS. You want tobe the first to makes se- lection? If so, come along. MISSES’ APRONS FOR 25c., NICE ONES. $1.50 GLOVES FOR 73c. Assortment just as good as at first. Sizes from 53¢ to7%. For the benefit of those that have not heard of them we will explain that they are regular $1.50 KID GLOVES, embroidered on the back: recommended for fit, finish and elasticity ; showing no white seams when stretched. ALL THESE VIRTUES IN A GLOVE FOR 730. SATIN CORSETS FOR $1.68. Good reliable CORSETS. WE GUARANTEE their ‘Wear as good as any 83.50 Corset you will find any- where. The colors are superb. Should you buy a pair and then not wear as you expected we will give youanother pair. fed LANSBURGR & BRO, 4330 420, 422, 424, 426 7th st. Txexenpovs Stavosrer ™ OVERCOATS. Maving conclnded not to carry over one Overcoat if Tenn wil move them. we have knifed them unimere! Lot 803 35 23 Wide Wale Worsted ‘orsted Overcoats, sizes 33. to 42, with silk oS am ge Sag and double- sie ace byt GO FOR Bo FoR 90. 6. Lots 9831 and x + Finest Kersey Soar, ia abe welining with and without a y-lining, silk sleeve- Sansa con Lote 7552, 9707, BOSH and Foz conte, sizes ¥3'to 43, smong which are ISAS, sve ae ie ith" Lot 8096—Fine ita, 33 te40.Srth a factng, ale. seeve! serie ‘double- warp serge body tining that were chanel crate fe tae gna Shei ese aa ‘Quilted satis shagiitnce asec s 10" it Over- po were Xow go 82, 42 among’ which a Ghischinie Brown ‘Oxford Victory. wd Meltons, overcoats that w “ 75 and am Please bearin we hehe? oat Saat ate se Oe poaitively aot ouul Sy the ‘of these wish to call your attent Datare BONA FIDE’ per ucatioe VICTOR E. ADLER'a 10 PER CENT CLOTHING HoUSR 19 927 snd 929 7thet. nw. corner Massachusetts ave, Strictly One Price, Open Saturdays until 11 p.m. 228 | Daess Sorrs FOR HIRE, ‘28-2 414 9TH ST. N.w, Tnour MILLINERY DEPARTMENT we have opened ‘8 rich assortment of FLOWERS and RIBBONS, spe- Rep ad esl ggg oo TRADE. Tn Flowers we have a wonderful selection, at all We would call your special attention to our line of IMPORTED GARNITURES, in GRASSES, DAISES, &c., ranging in prices from 68e. to 86. We mention below 8 few items of which we have an extra large stock of, and which are to be SOLD RE- MARKABLY CHEAP. 50 gross of ENGLISH VIOLETS, 3 dozen in abunch. all shades... Te. 8 bunch, io aorta ¢ all qualities and shades, wehave just a ‘s canes of I THPORTED FRENCH NOVEL‘ een. exquisite oe Dnvreldered PERSIA aun ‘We would ask Sra ie as SPECIALS Seartons of ALL SILK eee eee rt ‘8e., for 2 15 boxes of FANCY NECK RIBBONS, only 4c. a ‘examine ¢ oe NAUGI RIBBONS, RED, WHIT! ea res AND FLAGS: a widths; frou 7a, I titi mirc Son. of roan of Childrens forge ye fare rit BOUCLE TENNIS SBECIAL, PRICE, 25c. DECORATING, SE HOLSTERY GOODS: ‘our RE- Se have still a stock of U! ig their SUPPLIES proprietor ts aE Patanc Ata LACE Cl CURTAINS, in Whit twisted ‘thread, si side border pattern, were $1.: o5 a yar now only 92¢. » wf Seal o3 Eker oe ee in White or Ecru, FR long, were $28 Pair: SSpECIAL Puch #0 > AIR. aaet hg Cl fy, side ia Ecru only, Degg teal oral destin, jong, side border, " SPECIAL PAL ve73 APA Mebane To Putrot LACE CURTAINS: in White or Crearn, RUSSTAN' DESIGN, 934 yds. loti, were 83 a pair: 63 0 "70 Pair ACE !Gtirarys Beruor White, 3 rie. long, SU inches ® pair: SPECIAL PRICE $3; 8 A PAIR, Mur RAW SILK CURTAINS, Roman 5 paao,§o,juch inch 71de, former price 85.29: 10 cEOSe eon HAW SILK CURTAINS, elegant floral 4 Dado, CHEAP AT $8: TO CLOS! % 4.98 Pa Pai 3 Pairof ALL CHENILLE CORTAN NS, ‘pairs to close for 8 9H A PATIL of “GRESTLLE CUREAL 8, beautiful lors, were an Dictdse FW es A ‘PAIR: Remnants on ifaw SILK for Furniture Covering, 2. 3 2 "Boe Syd. lensthe: To 1.1 1 rd. 85" Seek” ‘Sv Rees A eae #130; toclote or €1-10 exch, pART EMBHOIDERY. “Chtapest piace in town to ay pisces of SILK. AND WOOL FRINGE: was 38; OGASENE end CRENTELE, all colors, 14c. do ENE en all co EMBROIDERY SILK, 5c udon t* BEST EUR. ty iN 31c. a spool. Best MPORTED ZEPHYR: an oz. TOWN YARN, 17. for 207. HONS. ‘Royular price .; to close . each, SILKADO. entirely new; the Best Imitation of china Silk Manufactured, Suitable, for sash curtaing i teh es in allshades; 38 ONTY S10. k YARD. Caer Judges pron sik known. ERMA ED PIN vance this the most perfect imitation of hold good for THIS WEEK. BBR AU OU OM MM oss. BOB AA U U MMMM © § RBBOOAA U U MMMM S85, BOB UU MMM BBBOA A UU OM M M Sys 4 7TH, 8TH AND D STREETS. P. HILADELPHIA Srone ‘Will offer in Dress Goods One Case of All-wool, 36-in. Plaids and Checks. Poice was 50c. yard. Our Price on this Jot will be 29c. a yard. We regard this as one of the best bargains ever offered in All-wool Goods. Bargains in Bed Comforts and Blank- eta, A complete stock of Table Linens, Napkins and Towels. Resdy-made Shades of Good Quality, Complete, at 30c. each. Shades made toorder. Curtain Poles and Fixtures of all Kinds, A New Stock of White Goods, Em- broideries, Laces, and Flouncings at lowest prices, Special bargains in Carpets and Mat- ‘ngs. CARHART & LEIDY, 928 7th and 706 K st. n.w. is % tins GREAT SALE OF DRY GOODS, ETC., BEFORE STOCK-TAKING. 50 doz. Gents’ LINEN SOELARS, }, slightly soiled, sold at $1.50 per doz., now 50e. 300 Ladies’ VESTS, sold at rai, ae to 75e. 100 Ladies’ VESTS, sold at 75c., reduced to 50c. All of our Ladies’ and Gents’ RED UNDERWEAR at Prime cost to c! 500 SILK HANDEERCHIESS at and below cost to oni WOOLEN DRESS GOODS in Remnants cent discount for cash on all Silks, Henri- Gating, Cloths, Flannels, and all Wool Dress etna Bed Gomforts, Blankets, ke. til Febroary 2. 100 Gents’ SCARF reduced from 50¢. to 25¢ One lot BLACK } #1, and 81.35 to WOOLEN FRINGES reduced from 25e. to 10e. * in want of DRY GOODS can well invest tilelF money by calling at THOS. J. LUTTRELL'S, 20th st. aud Penna. ave. nw. 2 1225-20 Sprcrat Repveriox Satz. IN ADDITION TO OUR MARK-DOWN SALE SUITS AT $9.90, aND OVERCOATS AT $9.90, WE HAVE ALSO PLACED ON OUR BABGAIN LIST ‘THE FOLLOWING: PANTS MARKED DOWN TO $2.90. PANTS MARKED DOWN TO $3.60. PANTS MARKED DOWN TO $5.00. EISEMAN BROS, |" SEVENTH AND E STREETS, We: Doxe. Snesox. ‘Wouldn't know Simpson if we saw him, but his head's screwed on the right way. We quote from his pithy ady't of yesterday: “You will admit that losses by bad debts are inevitable tn every eredtt business. Does this not conclusively prove that @ strictly cash business can be done on a smaller margin of profit than one in which credit ts given!” We state our policy and write our young contempo- rary's Christian name in the following: We are st war with the credit system and mean to be victors on the field, ee Hr g88y pr oda f aA Ht POA aM“ il RRR 00 Beh o% YY dh m3 ¥ & R R 00 aUA TLL BOA A It NNN Be oh TPR OO A OT ORME Bop Ask RR Goo Ach Tt REN BBE A A RR GGG A A Il NNN L Tr 88, TTT E ae v i in ss, T L ba 3 : Tun §3ss' T FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6. GENTLEMEN'S first-class furnishings of every de- scription at the small margin of profit our strictly nt cares THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Tllustrations below.) | Boone Ar Cas Parces. 180. APAIR. We write worth 25c. because the mer- chants that sell on credit judge them worth 25c., and #0 they are to them:; for, do they not know that many Pairs will be sold and never paid for? Therefore, it’s necessary to them that those. who do pay be charged 25c. 3 PAIRS OF THESE SOCKS FOR 50o., instead of the usual two pairs. A window fuil of them, corner 12th st. and Pennsylvania ave. 350. A PAIR, Lisle thread are these socks, and in all the new shades. Better than cheap silk socks. Why? Because they retain their lustre after washing, which the plaited silk do not. You must get the raw silk at @3 a pair tolook like these ‘‘silk liste” socks. ‘You may have seen identical socks at the credit stores at S50centsapair. Don't think them different—you may be told so—because the price is, 75c.A PAIR. Lisle socks with raw silk stripes. One of the leading ‘men’s furnishing stores of New York, to-day, is charg- ing $1.25 for the fellows of these socks. Maybe you might get them for $1 at less fashionable stores. Our late winter and early spring importations of Men's Hosiery have all arrived, We quote above but three illustrations, as an index to “Headquarters” for Men's Socks, As with Socks, so with other furnishings for men. THE PALAIS ROYAL, (Continued below.) Suoz Bancarss Exrnaonvm. |ARY. ‘THESE FOR LADIES: ‘Wet weather shoes are tumbled off the shelves by the spring goods hourly arriving. How were we to know ‘that the ground hog was to come out on Satusday, only to actually gallop back to his hole for another six weeks’ snooze, So that's why wet weather shoes are what YOU WANT NOW. You know why we don’t want them. PRICES NEARLY IN HALF. 6 CUSTOM-MADE BOOTS FOR #4. The soles are pared to look thin; and, heavy-weight French Kidis light enough in appearance. These winter boots look and are much lighter than the spring weight of common shoes, Common Sense Toes, Plain Kid Tops. Improved Opera Toes, French Cloth Tops, Any pair of above four styles, in equal quality to or der, cost #7 a pair. #4 HAND-MADE BOOTS FOR 83. Straight Goat, Common-sense Last, Carefully Hand- sewed throughout, giving comfort aud a finish impos- sible with machine-sewed boots, and, too, twice the durability. $2.85 BUTTON BOOTS FOR 82. Partly hand-sewed. Often sold for hand-sewed, and priced at $3.60. Straight Goat Common-sense. Extraordinary value at 22.85, $2.50 ANDREA KID BOOTS FOR $2. Misses, as well as Ladies, may be fitted, as we have sizes 2 to 7 widths Ato E. Opera and Common-sense toes. A wet weather boot par excellence. 2 Allsizes now; but none coming in and many going ont will make delay fatal. (Continued below,) THE PALAIS ROYAL. Abvaxcep Sparse Srvzzs or DRESS GOODS AND TRIMMINGS. During the “Opening” last week neither the press, ourselves, or our patrons—did half Justice to the New Dress Goods. How could we show them properly on overcrowded counters and by overworked salespeople ; and, were not you a little impatient, at times? The excitement and overcrowding of the “Opening days" is over, and we ask you to comfortably and leis- urely look through the new stock on MONDAY, TUESDAY on WEDNESDAY (Feb. 4.) (Feb. 5.) (Feb. 6.) WHEN THE SAME SOUVENIR PRICES WILL BE QUOTED AS ADVERTISED FOR THE LATE “OPENING.” The new dress goods novelties displayed during the late “Opening” were briefly described in this paper. We clip from the “Column for Ladies” in Wednes- day's “Star” the following: “ONE'S NEW COSTUME.” “In reply to What shall it be? the display here says come and see? The very latest are Silk-Bordered Di- agonal Sergas. The borders vary from 134 m1 °3, ‘ing a border 15 inches deop to the 4 inch stripes, nga 3-inch border, The new art shades of Old Rose, Fawn, Tan and anew Green will claim attention. ess patterns are offered during the “Opening” 0. Really superb quality of China Silks, in almost every conceivable shade, at 69c. a yard, in- stead of 75c. A glimpse of spring and summer gleams from the new Challies and Sateons, Lovely new shades of Grayish Greens, Old Rose and Tan. Patterns so large and eluborate that one’s taste needs educating up tothe 1889spring styles. Positively bewitching are the new Scotch Zephyr Ginchams; the broad band borders of White Pique artistically enliven the soft neutral tints of the new dress goods, 42 inches wide, Souvenir prices for these as for Evening Silks.” “he Star” didn't mention our new Cashmeres, Eenriettas, Broadcloths, Bluck Silks and Dress Trim- ings. Let us tell of them below. THE PALAIS ROYAL, (Continued below.) Ornre New Drarss Goons. 52-inch Spring Weight Broadcloths, $1.25. Among the colors—Porcelaine, Serpent, Gobelin, Navy and Cadet Blues, Old Rose, Myrile, Olive, Saze and Gray Greens, Fawn, Drab, New Shades of Tans, Grays, Reds and Browns: Black, of course. 40-inch All-wool Cashmeres, 50c. Shades as above. Also, Cream, Nile, Maize, Pink, Light Blue, Garnet, Cardinal. 40-inch Plaid and Striped Serges, 85e. and $1. A compliment to the new styles is the gathering of latties always to be seen looking at samples displayed in show-window of No. 1117 Penna. avenue. Faille Francaise at $1, and a superior quality Moire at $1.35. All the latest evening shades, 23-ineh White China Silks, 68, 75c, and 1. 27-inch White Figured China Silks, #1.25 yard. 27-inch White Japanese Silks, only $1.25 yard, EP-We usk comparison of our Regular Prices, NOT THE SOUVENIR PRICES, with those of elsewhere. C#"It's a fact, not @ theory, that the merchant who does a credit business cannot compete with him who does not. The Palais Royal DOES NOT do a credit busi- hess, What other store DOES NOT? THE PALAIS ROYAL «Continued below.) If the Silks purchased of us split or grow shiny with a Written guarantee so to do, if you wish Biack G. @. ‘Sites, $1, $1.19, 1.25, $1.39, $1.50 and $1.68, an Royal Armure, Peau de Soie and Rhadzimirs, ian Faille, $1, $1.19, $1.25, $1.39, $1.50, 81.68 ae ate see tart a 75 and $2.25, tin Khadame, $1, $1.25, $1.39, $1.50, fF ““Sronz News: For Toxornow | New Sraro Dazss Goons ‘WOODWARD & LOTHROP. New Goods—new goods on every hand. The fabrics for your Spring Suits are ready—woolen or cloth, or finely printed cotton. Exquisite Patterns in French Sateens from three of the best producers. Surprises and marvels of color- printing. Closest yet to Foulard Silks. Scotch hams—the best results of the canny Scotch- men. You select by the looks—quality is sure to be right, The gist of the news is the line of Singhams—not Scotch, but French, at 20c.; and the hundred or so patterns in the richest of Domestic Ginghame at 12}¢. per yard. (Second floor.) SPRING DRESS TRIMMINGS. Notwithstanding the extensiveness and va redness of our stock of Spring Dress Trim- mings we have not an unfashionable piece in it, We carry none over from one season to snother, and buy sparingly and carefully. We post our- selves with regard to “what will be worn” be- fore webuy. You are safe in satisfying your individual taste in seleeting your dress trim- mings here. (First floor.) THE HANDKERCHIEF “FEAST.” Remember these are six months’ accumu- Jation of very Slightly Imperfect Handker- chiefs sent us as. bargain “Drive” by our Bel- fast manufacturer. They embrace some of the most handsome patterns of embroidery, and finest quality of sheer linens produced. ‘The most frequent query is: Where is the imperfect in this? So imperceptible are the faults that & critical inspection is necessary to detect them. You only have such an opportunity as this twice ayear. Many of our cnstomers make it the occasion of laying in a year's supply. We have divided them into four lots, as follows: Lot 1—Choice, only 37}4¢. each. Lot 2—Choice, only 60c. each. Lot 3—Choice, only 90c. each. Lot 4—Choice, only $1.18 each. Center tables; first floor. You will know their location by the crowd, BOYS’ HOSE. Make no mistake, The sizes are from 7 to 10 inch only. Just the sizes fur boys when they are hardest on their stockings. We believe these twenty-five cent hose will outwear two pair of afy quality formerly sold at the price. Another advantage, they are warranted “Fast Black.” Genuine Ipswith manufacture, and an un- rivaled bargain. (First floor; second annex.) THOSE TOWELS AGAIN. The demand this morning for those two bar- gains in Towels conclusively proves that you appreciate such opportunies. Buying direct from the mills st Glasgow, Scotland, is the only way they can be secured low enough to sell at these prices. The offering of such a Huck Towel for 20c. is an infrequent occurrence. Equally so with the one at 12ic. Note the size of this latter—19 by 40 inches. You should not fail to get afew of these before they be- come a memory, (Second floor.) THE BIARRITZ GLOVES. Seventy-five cents is the lowest price yet named for this excellent glove. Six-button length and in all the shades of English Tan. Par- ticularly desirable for a shopping glove, on ac- count of its durability. Evening Gloves are not scarce here, although the demand has been heavy. We think we have every fashionable quality and shade, and everything considered the prices are extremely reasonable. One thing we know, and that is, the gloves are good. It is a mistaken ides of economy to buys cheap glove, (First floor; center.) PARIS FANS. Just in time for the social season and the In- augural Ball. This is by far the largest, most varied and most beautiful line of Paris “Novelty” Fans we have yet shown. Distinctively char- acteristic of the most modern French fancies and fashions, Veritable masterpieces of execu- tion and artistic conception. Fans of Ostrich Tips, Fans of Rare Laces, Fans of Spangled Ganzes, Fans of Decorated Satins, Fans Be- decked in bewildered brilliancies of colorings. Imagine anything from the Plainest Japanese Fans at 10c. to the most elaborate, conceivable, and if itexists weare apt to have it here, or something closely resembling it. Of course we have none set in Jewels, Here area few sorts that we have. Black Ostrich-Tip Fans, $6.50 to #30, White Ostrich-Tip Fans, $9 to 825. Feathered Fans, in colors, 39¢. to $12, Gauze Fans, 62c. to $8. Satin Fans, 500, to $10. Lace Fans, in colors, $2.75 to $8. Lace-Trimmed Gauze Fans, $1.50 to 86. Ganze Spangled Fans, Gold, Silver and colors, $1.50 to 88. A word about these prices. We have not marked them up for effect, but have marked them low for effect. We won't say what these Ostrich-tipped Fans are usually sold for, be- cause you can find out by shopping around, Many of these finer Fans are of an exclusive design, as we purchased but 2 very few of each— in fact a very few are alike—hence the advantage in making a selection from this stock and at an early date. (Hirst floor; near main door.) NEW WINDOW SHADES. An ill-running shade is a nuisance. We stopped buying cheap, factory-made shades some time ago. Found it didn’t pay us tosell them nor youtobuy them, And yet there are numbers of good people who will continue to buy cheap shades. We are satisfied to let them gv else- where for them. We began by setting up a shade factory on our fifth floor,employed skilled workmen snd shade experts, and the result is we are turning out the best-made, fair-priced Window Shades possible to get in any city. Knowing the materials we use, and knowing the class of work performed in their mavufac- ture, we shall continve to guarantee all shades sold by us to be strong, thoroughly made, smooth, easy, and straight-running, Don’t for- get one thing, the best shade in the world wouldn't run straight unless properly hung. ‘If you don’t know how,let us hang your shades. Cost is but a trifle. Here are two special bar- gains fresh from the workroom, 450 American-Holland Window Shades,size 36 inches wide, by 2 yards long, mounted on spring roller, complete, and finished with cur- tain-pull, all colors, ONLY 430. EACH. 300 Fine Opaque Window Shades, 37 inches wide, and 2 yards long, mounted on best spring roller, shown in all colors, complete, with cur- tain-pull attached, ONLY 60c. EACH. Economical shoppers will buy these Shades, or something even better, while others will continue to buy two or three cheaper ones to last the time of a good one, without the advan- tage of looks and service, (Fourth floor.) SASH CURTAIN MATERIALS, ‘Swiss Muslins have steadily advanced in popu- lar favor, and for Sssh Curtains will be more popular this spring than ever, White, embroid- ered with White, and White embroidered with colored polka-spots and squares. 50-inch, 35e., 45c., and 50c. per yard. Tomboured and Figured Swisses, 25c., 30c. Blc., 35¢., and 40c. per yard. We also offer: 50 pieces 40-inch Curtain Scrims, in choice styles of faggoting, only 8c. per yard. 50 pieces 40-inch White and Cream Scrims, at 18c., 25c., and 60c. per yard: JAPANESE SCREENS. Don't think because the holidays are past we are allowing the Screen stock torun down. Not Two-fold leach. ‘Two-fold Japanese Screens, 3 feet high, cloth Dack, only 82.50 each. NEW PATTERN BLACK BROCADE SILKS. ‘NEW SHADES IN ARMURE SILKS. NEW SHADES IN PEAUDE SOIE SILKS. CHOICE PATTERNS IN WOOL CHALLIES. ‘WOOL HENRIETTAS IN NEW SPRING SHADES. SILK AND WOOL HENRIETTAS AT 61. NEW PARIS DRESS PATTERNS. SPECIAL BARGAIN IN BLACK CHANTILLY LACE AT 62.00, WORTH 63.50; ONLY A FEW PIECES. BLACK NETS AND LACES IN NEW DESIGNS. NOVELTIES IN EMBROIDERED CREPES. BLACK PELERINES, NEW SHAPES, AT 85, 86, 87, AND 88. EXTRA BARGAINS IN PURE LINEN [HUCK TOWELS, AT 93. CONFINED STYLES FRENCH SATEENS. WE ARE SHOWING AN EXTENSIVE COLLEO- TION OF CHOICE PATTERNS, WHICH ARE AL- WAYS SOLD EARLY. ‘W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, £2 919 PENN. AVE. New Yous Prices we guarantee to best on everything we sell. We are giving 10 per cent discount for cash on or be- fore delivery. 100 made-up Carpets, all different sizes and quali- ties, on sale for cagh only, and marked in plain figures, Jess than cost, no discount off. In onr enormous stock of Carpets, Oilcloths, Lino- | Yeums, and Mattings there are always to be found short lengths, odd patterns, and remnants which we are glad to sel] less than cost. Our new imported stock of Slip Coverings for parlor suites is arriving and we are prepared to take orders and make up Loose Covers promptly, perfect fit guar- anteed. If you have a chair, lounge, sofa, or parlor suite that needs Repairing or Recovering drop us a line to call and give you an estimate. Our prices for this work are greatly reduced and all subject to the 10 per cent dis- count, THE MOTH May have shown itself in or about your furniture or clothing. We havea process that will exterminate it without the slightest damage to the finest fabric of any kind. This not only destroys the moth in any stage of itsexistence, but any other insect or living Matter, Write or call for further particulars. WINDOW DRAPERY Of all kinds, from the cheapest to the finest, and of ‘every class from the 25c. Window Shade to Brussels Point Lace Curtains and Plush Embroidered Curtains and French Drapery. FANCY CHINA AND BRONZES. A bdesutiful assortment of ornsments suitable for ‘any parlor have been consigned to us tosell. The prices marked on them are ridiculously low, sud in ad- ition you receive a cash discount of ten per cent. These should be seen to be appreciated. EXTENSION CURTAIN POLES are especially desirable to those who are apt to move or living in rented houses, as they can be adjusted to fit any size window. BEFRIGERATORS. BABY CARRIAGES. BICYCLES. TRICYCLES. VELOCIPEDES. Of these goods we carry an immense assortment, ’nd no one should buy such articles without first look ing over our assortment and getting prices. THE HARTFORD NATIONAL WOVEN WIRE MATTRESSES. ‘We are sole agents for this best of all beds. We have been selling it for twenty years in this city and have yet to hear of any fault with it, while every day we ene of trouble with cheaper woven wizometiremses. This Mattress is used with s thin hair mattress, as 8 heavy one destroys its elasticity, thus making the cheapest good bed to be had. PASTEUR’S WATER FILTERS. ‘This filter was patented by the fsmous Dr. Pasteur of Paris, and is the best in the market, it has our rec- ommendation from actual use,no home should be without it. Send for one on approval, you can return it if you will. ‘Call and examine our CATARACT WASHING MACHINE, for Private Families, Hotels, Restaurants, Hospitals, Barber Shops, etc. COMPLE’ se DURABLE. A Family's Washing done in one hour— 100 Napkins, 50 Towels, or 5 Table Cloths Washed clean in five minutes. Positively no damage to Laces or Finest Articles. ‘Will not get out of order. It will wash more Clothes in less time than sny other Machine. LACE CURTAIN STRETCHERS for drying lace curtains after they have been washed, | 1G( ‘an article no housekeeper should be without. W. B. MOSES & SON, Furniture, Carpets, Upholstery Goods, Interior Decorations, &c., & Cor. 11th and F sts. n.w., Washington, D.C. Our friends and the public are invited to come and wet the finest cup®f coffee or tes they ever drank. Mr. Frank Ricker, proprietor of the New York Coffee and ‘Tea School, assisted by Prof. Fred. Beck, will exhibit stour store the celebrated ONE MINUTE COFFEB AND TEA POTS, guaranteed to save fully one-half, COMMENCING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18T. ‘This isthe most wonderful of all inventions ever exhibited before the public for making coffee and tea. Any one can make coffee or tea with it just as wellas ‘the most experienced cook, and it takes only one minute to make coffee or tes as clear as wine, with all ‘the rich ingredients contained in the same. In.bolling coffee or tea you get only bitter water, but by the new method of making it youcan have a deli- cious drink. All are requested to come, whether customers at our store or not, and get a cup of hot coffee or tes. THE POTS WILL BE ON SALE WHILE THE EX- ‘We have seen these Coffee and Tea Pots tested with the most wonderful results, and want our friends and customers to eee them in practicsl operation. Agents wanted in Paris and London, also Florida,Cal- ‘fornia, and in other atates, : @. G. CORNWELL & 4X, fa1-0t 1412 and 1416 Peonaytvanie ave, Bao, aor Tx a a maar anion ore. ae of this, fel Ot 325 F at. Frasx M. Lews JEWELER, SILVERSMITA AND DEALER IN FINE STATIONERY, LARGE AND HANDSOME STOCK OF STERLING SILVER IN PLUSH CASES, DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR WEDDING GIFTS. 1215 PA AVR REDUCED PRICES, 4-3 ESTABLISHED 1840. GREATEST BARGAINS ‘That you have ever seen in CLOTHING, comest once to the GIGANTIC BANKRUPT SALI Men's Elegant Dress 8) 8, and 87. Good Working Suit #4, 84.50, and 85. Finest Grade of Black ~ a Cutaway Suits of Imported Corkscrew at # %, 8.50, and A, ‘few of those fine Prince Albert ults edt ot $13.75; worth #40. And Overcoate at @4.65, 85, #6, and $6.50, perfect beanties; worth from @12 to #20 each. Children's Suita.from 4 to 14 years, at #1 $1.87, and #2; the finest quality at @2 and $3.50; worth from 6 to #10. Men’s Working Panta, 73c. oun All-wool Dress Pants at $1.50, 81.75, and Fine English Corduroy Pants, $1.87. Children’s Knee Pants, 33c., 38¢., 40c., and 50e. ‘This sale will POSITIVELY CLOSE in SIX DAY& ‘Please bear in mind the number, 912 F STREET N.w, FIRST CLOTHING STORE FROM NINTH. BANKRUPT iN n028-3m CLOTHING SALE. Exzxoxzo Yovnes Coxraxrs ANNOUNCEMENT, MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1889, JUST RECEIVED: ONE CAR LOAD CHOICE NEW YORK BURBANK POTATOES. ONE CAR LOAD CHOICE APPLES. A FRESH LOT CHOICE STEMCUT FLORIDA ORANGES DIRECT FROM THE GROVE. PRICES VERY LOW. ELPHONZO YOUNGS COMPANY, 428-3m 428 Ninth street, bet D and R F, 8. Wauaxs & Co, DERUGGISTS, UNDER MASONIC TEMPLE, Corner 9th and F st. nw. 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