Evening Star Newspaper, February 6, 1889, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR. | Yasuze Nornoxs. NGTON: ... February 6, 1989. CROSRY S. NOYE: --. Editor. THE EVENING STAR has tne fullest Local WASHI ¥ .. Although the congressional inquiry into the course pursued by the District Commissioners im purchasing property for school purposes has not closed, the announcement is made that the Commissioners will be exonerated from culpa- bility in the matter, while the methods prac- ticed by them will be disapproved. Whether tnis is true or not, and whatever the report of the committee may prove to be, it is quite certain that the public has made up its mind in the case; and one point upon which all are agreed is the fact that the Commission- ers and their friends have been their own worst enemies throughout the miserable affair, and that no testimony offered in the case has Deen so damaging to them as their own back- ing and filling explanatory confessions fn regard to their official conduct. No- body, so far as this paper knows, has ever charged or imputed to them any thing criminal in connection with the matter; nor, in spite of their attempts to make it so appear, has there ever been any thing like a spirit of persecution shown in any stage of the proceedingss or in apy quarter. The worst that has been alleged was improper and indefensible methods in cer- tain transactions, a want of grasp and firmness in the conception and discharge of their general duties, with an occasional expression of the sentiment quite commonly entertained that both gentleman referred to had beencalled to a position for which they had no special fit- ness. All this has been so abundantly estab- lished by the investigation that it must be ap- parent to every person capable of reasoning, whether entertaining friendly or unfriendly feelings toward the two central figures in the affair. This is a most unfortunate result in every re- spect. It is especially unfortunate for, as it must also be humiliating to, the civil side of the District government, since it has been officially demonstrated that its members are lacking in capacity to comprehend the respon- sibilities of their high office, as well as in ability or disposition to properly discharge its duties. To this community it is unfortunate, because it must hereafter feel a want of confidence in the future administration of its affairs by the hands in which that duty is now reposed. But even more unfortunate for the Commis- sioners was the effort to create a diversion by dragging this journal imto the matter, and at- tributing to it improper and malicious mo- tives, on account of an alleged business dis- appointment experienced by its publishing department. Nothing could be farther from the truth than an insinuation so base and so un- founded, as the readers of the papers all know, and as Commissioner Wheatley himself well knew, and as was most conclusively shown by his own testimony, brought ont, to his great discomfitnre, a little later on. In the first place, Tae Star had nothing whatever to do with the investigation in question beyond laying before the public certain things which the public had the right to know, and which it was the duty ofa paper having the in- terest of the public in view to make known; and the member of Congress who mioved the investigation expressly stated in doing so that he was led to that course by one of the Commissioners’ own explanation of the transactions referred to, and not by any charges or insinuations made in any other quarter whatever. Furthermore, so far as the alleged animus of the paper in the case is con- cerned, Mr. Wheatley was obliged to swallow his own words, and admit in effect that it did not exist, when he subsequently avowed that the official conduct of himself and his col- leagues had been frequently and freely criti- cised in its editorial columns long before the business letter to which he referred was writ- ten, and in fact before there existed the occa- sion for writing it. The trouble with Mr. Wheatley is that he has fallen into the error common to little men in big places,—and shared also, to some extent, by the unthinking portion of the public,—that the advertising “patronage” dispensed by public officials is a thing of vital consequence toa well-established independent newspaper, and that the granting or witholding of such “favors” has the effect of influencing the ex- pression of editorial opinion therein. Mr. Wheatley is yet a young man, but he is sadly behind the times in this matter; and if he lives a few years longer and improves his oppor- tunities he may yet learn many things that will be usefal to him. It may ultimately dawn upon him that newspaper well-grounded in public confidence cannot hazard that confidence for all the patronage within the control of any official or set of officials on this continent; and when he impertinently insinuates, as he did, that ‘Tax Stan has been actuated in this matter by unworthy motives, he both overrates the im- portance of his “patronage,” whether relative or positive, and misunderstands or misrepre- sents the principles and purposes of modern journalism. The chief value of government advertising in these times lies not in the amount of reve- nue it yields toa live paper, but in the news quality contained in official announcements, in which the public has interest; and it was on this ground, on the ground that the public by reason of the law or custom prevailing in most Places has come to look upon the bestowal of such advertising as a testimonial of widest cir- culation to the paper receiving it, and on the ground that the public had the right to have such announcements printed where they could be seen, that Taz Stam framed its communi- cation on the subject, to which Mr. Wheatley’s pompous ignorance attached so much conse- quence. The truth is,—and this is as good a time and Place asanyto tell it,—the truth is, that if there is any person or class of persons to whom newspapers owe allegiance, in recognition of “patronage” enjoyed, it is to the live, active, Sagacious business men of the several commu- nities in which they are published, and not to Public officialsof any grade. So far as THE Stan's relations in this respect are concerned, # fairly well-developed boy can stand in front of its office any day and with a sling cast a stone into the windows of a aumber of business houses the advertising patronage of any one of which is worth many times over that coming from the District government. When any one of these customers sends an advertisement to ‘Tur Stan it is because the sender believes that in that way he can get the best return for his money so expended, and on precisely that ground and on that ground alone has anything ever been sought in behalf of the paper at the hands of the District Com- missioners. That these gentlemen choose to expend with other ends in view the moneys coming into their hands for public use and benefit, is a matter for them to settle with their consciences and their neighbors. When they come to Tux Stam they buy advertising space only, as other people do; and whether they come or stay away, whether they smile or frown, the paper will struggle along. It only wants them and their congeners, their successors, heirs and assigns to understand ‘that no consideration they have to offer or withhold, nor any pressure they can bring to bear, will ever be potent enough to deter Tae Star from discharging what it conceives to be its duty to the people of the national capital, ‘whose interests it intends to serve to the end, and by whose favor and support it hopes to prosper. The fraction of the House of Representatives which serves as the lower house of the Dis- trict’s legislature, and passes those measures for the community to which nobody objcets, did good work for the District last evening. Action was taken upon the Mt. Vernon avenue survey, the appropriation for the of order at the GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE. JOHN WANAMAKER AND HI8 SOAP. MORE THAN ONE SURPRISE TO-MORROW. Since we are told to give hia satanic majesty his due, surely credit should be given Wanamaker’s clever sd- vertisements, especially when they are pirated by his contemporaries, ‘We copy the following—it appeared yesterday in the Philadelphia “Press.” in John Wanamaker's advertise- ment: “THE STIR IN GLYCERINE SOAP WILL BEGIN AT 10 O'CLOCK. PRICE, 10c. A BAR. A SINGLE BUYER MAY BUY THREF BARS ONLY, AND NO REPEAT ORDERS.” THE PALAIS ROYAL is going to make » stir in NOTIONS TO-MORROW, and among other things at SPECIAL PRICES is soap like Wanamaker’s. Bars of Glycerine Soap, 10¢. bar, Colgate Toilet Soaps and Extracts, surprise prices, 35e. oz.: Lubin's Extracts, 300. oz. 15e. Silver and Gilt, do., do. .... 4c. Boxes Mourning Hair Pins 5c. Best Steel-point Hair-vins .. 5c, Boxes of 100 Hair-pins .. 7c. Papers of 400 English do, .. We. & Dozen Hat Pins . Be. ‘35e. Elastic for.. 280, 5e. French Darning Cotton. 8c. 60-inch Linen Tape Measures . 6c. Packages Shoe Buttons... 5c, “Eureka” Hair Crimpers... 13c. Kid Hair Crimpers... 10c. Linen-covered Corset Steels. 15e. Nickel Silver Button Hooks.. 10e. with Extra-long Handle. Se. Mohair Skirt Braid..... 8c. Spool Silk (100 yards) 2 for. 2c, Button-hole Twist. “Palais Royal” Oil-Silk Dress Shields, Canfield’s Dress Shields. 15e. “Fedora” Dress Shields, all styles... ices. — Cut Jet-Head Hat Pins. es , $1.75 Box Poker Chips and 2 packs cards. 19c. Ruled Note Paper (100 sheets). 45c. Angel-back Playing ‘ 25e. Gilt-edge Playing Cards AND WHAT NO’ THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) Just Frow Pus Asp Lospox. Many of the best novelty HOSE, unfortunately, did not arrive in time for the “Opening” last week. We therefore formally open the 1889 styles of HOSIERY for Evening and Street Wear on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, FEB. 7. FEB. 8. FEB. 9. t2~ You are invited to this grand display of the latest Paris and London Novelties—our own direct im- portation, and just received. Special price induce- ments for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. (Continued below,) THE PALAIS ROYAL. ‘The 1889 shades are more varied and beautiful than shown any preceding season. Besides all the new tints for evening wear are shown the fashionable colora as now worn instreet costumes, viz: Old Rose, ‘Terra Cotta, Steel Gray, Green Gray, Gobelin Blue, Porcelaine Blue, Serpent Green, Pistache, Nile. In short, all the new Greens, Blues, Reds, Browns, Tans, Grays. etc. AT 85c. INSTEAD OF 980. STYLE 1,—Spun Silk Hose, ribbed, black feet and ankles, with uppers in above-quoted colors—some striped, others plaia colors, The Palais Royal price is tofbe 98c., but you will find the credit stores cannot af- ford to sell them under $1.25. STYLE 2.—Plain colors in all Street and Evening Shades, including Bronze, White, and Black. We claim these splendid value at 98c., notwithstanding the price for this “Opening” display is to be 85c. 980, BLACK SILK HOSE FOR 750. Plain and Ribbed. These are not regular stock, and more cannot be secured. But 25 dozen. We secured and offer AN UNUSUAL BARGAIN. PALAIS ROYAL SPECIALTIES, The following Silk Hose have been contracted for in large quantities, The colors, the silk, the shape, we feel confident are the best ever offered at the prices. Plain and Ribbed, $2.68 and $3.48. Boot Patterns, $3.48, $4.38, $4.50. §2~ Until Thursday evening the $2.48 quality are offered at $3 a pair. (Continuet.) z a Sux-Foussep Listz’ Hose. ‘The sme “colorings” and styles as in above-quoted Silk Hose, but at less prices. ALSO MANY OTHER STYLES. We quote a few: AT 75c. A PAIR. Style 1—Silk Lisle Hose in very broad band stripes, each band being in a different shade of one color. For instance: Four shades of green, four shades of red, four blues, or four grays, are shown in each hose. The effect is most artistic and especially attractive, as all the new tints are shown in each pair of hose. Style 2—Warranted fast black feet and ankles. with uppers in all the new color combinations. Black and white lines subdue the bright colors of some of these striped uppers, AT 48c. A PAIR.—Style 1--Silk Finished Lisle Hose, with Black Ribbed Feet and Ankles, with uppers of alternace stripes of black and colors. Style 2—Boot patterns of combination colors, such 2s Red and Lavender, Bronze and Red, Dark and Steel Gray, Navy and Gray, Terra Cotts and Maroon, Black and Nile, Bronzeand Lavender, and soon ad infinitum. S23 "The above two styles will be sold regularly for ‘59e., and we ask you to try to duplicate them at less than 68. PALAIS ROYAL SPECIALTIES. The usual prices for the following are so well knowa that we need quote only the Palais Royal prices. ‘35e. a pair for every New Shade in plain colors. 45c. a pair for “C. & G.” Ribbed Lisle Hose, 50c. a pair for Extra Heavy Lisle Hose. 59e. « pair for Fancy Striped Liale Hose. THE PALAIS ROYAL, «Continued below.) Taz 1889 Paxcy Corrox Hose. The same styles and colors as in Silk and Lisle, and so faithfully copied that many will prefer them, not only because the prices are nearly (Continued below.) Tse 1889 Fisr Buscx Hose im Silk, Wool, Merino, Lisle, Cotton. Prices Sar eo 850 psir. Special prices for the “Opening,” which space will not allow mention. See Window Display. IMPOBTANT NOTICE. We Tow You So- ‘One of the most tantalizing sentences in the English language. Irritating, isn't it, to have some one say, “Ttold youso.” What have we got to do with it? Just this; We've told you all along during these ‘weeks of mild, balmy westher that the time would come—and come suddenly—when s decided change in the tempersture would take place and you'd then a> Preciate to the fullest extent the need of thick, warm clothing. We were about right, were we not? - ‘Never mind, if you've neglected up to this time to Provide yourselves with these things, do the next best thing and get them now, We can fit you cut in the twinkling of an eye with the nicest fitting, best quality clothing you've ever seen. If you haven't ‘been through our stock it's “extremely doubtful if you fully realize what elegant garments we've got in both suits and overcoata. Weare sure you'll declare them to be “made-to-order,” andin point of fact that's what they are. We don't confine ourselves to any one par- ticular manufacture—that would be wrong—we look ‘upon the world as our market and select the dest there ia to be found from out the multitude, ‘There’s one firm—you've heard of them—everybody who takes an interest in fine clothing has heard of them—Brokaw Bros., of New York. Their reputation is as high as the highest. We've got a full and com- plete line of their best productions; and if you've been accustomed to the wearing of from $40 to $80 custom- made suits we'll guarantee to give you the same effects and the same satisfaction out of this stock at from 825 to $40. Don’t think clothing is without merit just because you don't select the pattern in the piece and have your personal measure taken, This mode of reasoning has been proven to lack foundation long ago. ‘The sharp, racy air this morning suggested, in a very forcible way, the comfort one derives from warm woolly underwear, comfortable hand coverings, &¢. ‘Now we are outfitters—not in name purely, but in fact, and every conceivable thing you'll need we can show you, in a variety that will sustain our reputation ‘as offering the best at the Lowest prices. SAKS AND COMPANY, OUTFITTERS WHO HANDLE THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS. ieee STREET AND MARKET SPACE. Tx: Newesr Luyenes SEEN ON FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, ARE WINE COLOR. WE HAVE THEM OF THE BEST mew ORK MAKE. ALSO, BLUES, GREENS, AND DRABS. WE FURNISH THEM WITH ENTIRE PLAIN, NICKEL, AND GILT BUTTONS. E B. BARNUM & CO, fe6 Facrs. 931 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. Facts. NUDIS VERBIS. A CHOICE SILLERY. “PIPER-HEIDSIECK, SEC,” 18 AS GOOD AS ANY WINE IM- PORTED, AND IS SOLD IN THESE UNITED STATES BY IMPORTER, WINE MERCHANT, GROCER, AND RESTAURATEUR AT LESS PROFIT THAN ANY OTHER BRAND; ID EST, BETTER VALUE TO CONSUMER. FACTS. (f6-w4t) FACTS. For Sx. Vacestixes Day. A CHOICE SELECTION OF CARDS AND NOVEL- TIES. WM. BALLANTYNE & SON, 16-20 428 7TH STREET. Tose Puss XANDER’S A ILLS, Ate THE OREAT NVIGORATOR, jood fier and Flesh-msker, for Scrofula, Dys- Depais, slaria and the Completion. "at aruglate: “fel G-warsiin ADIES’ CASHMERE JERSEY GLOVES (ALL wool) 25 and 30 cents; cast shears 3 and 4 cents; ng awls two tor 7 ¢ c ik 5 cents, at firs, 1540 24th st, 4 Stivemerz & Sons, 1237 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, (Through to 13th st), offer speqjal bargains in SEAL SKIN JACKETS, $80, $90, $100. SEAL SKIN BACQUES, 8110, 8115, 8125, $135. One SEAL ULSTER, trimmed with beaver, $125. SEAL PLUSH SACQUES, 18, 830, $35. SEAL PLUSH JACKETS, $12, $15. SEAL PLUSH SHORT WRAPS, monkey trimmed, $27, $35. A few sizes FRENCH WRAPS, FUR-LINED CIR- T €! AT 88: TOCLONE A CULARS, SHOULDER CAPES. MUFFS, BOAS, | PE CUP AT MUP ead OPERA CLOAKS and other FUR TRIMMINGS, FUR CARRIAGE ROBES, _ FUR PARLOR MATS. fea Call the attention of Gentlemen to their Large Stock of Choice Footwear, in the Leading and Popular Styles, at prices as low as Good Shoes can be produced. A large invoice of our celebrated $5 Button, Lace Comfort and Durability, have no equal. We have the Stock. and Waukenphast received to-day which, for Style, | + We Have Ox Coxstexuenr 4 CHOICE LOT OF BALL AND RECEPTION DRESSES TO WHICH WE RESFECTFULLY IN- VITE THE ATTENTION OF BUYERS, THE GOODS ARE IN CHARGE OF COMPE- TENT SALESWOMEN AND ARE DISPLAYED ON OUR SECONR FLOOR. 160 PIECES NEW AND CHOICE STYLES IN FRENCH SATINES. 25 PIECES NEW STRIPED WASH SURAH, THE NEWEST MATERIAL OUT FOR BLOUSE WAISTS. NEW PONGEE SILKs. SILK WARP HENRIETTA, ALL SHADES. THE BEST 83 TOWEL IN THE CITY. ONE PRICE. W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, 919 PENN. AVE. Heres A Craxce FOR YOU LADIES. READ CAREFULLY. FOUR STRIKING BARGAINS IN RELIABLE : LADIES’ FOOTWEAR. BARGAIN 1.—About 500 Pairs Pebble Button Boots, honestly made with strictly solid leather soles, heels, and counters, guaranteed as service- able as any 2 shoe; they are our regular $1.25 shoes; Cut price, 87c. BARGAIN 2.—Abont 650 Pairs stylishly made real Dongola Kid Button Boots, with solid, flexible soles; they're cheap at $2; Cut Price, $1.20. BARGAIN 3.—About 450 Pairs of various celebrated makes of French Dongola and Paris Kid, Straight Goat and Kangaroo, hand and machine made, Button, that were $3, $3.50 and $4 in price. Present Cut Price, 82.40. BARGAIN 4.—About 250 Pairs best Hand- sewed Button Boots, produced by the finest makers in the land, of best Kangaroo end Straight Gost, styles; regular price, $4, $4.50 and 85. Cut Price, $3.50. These are from our Regular Winter Stock of well-known Reliable Footwear, which we have cut in price to get them out of the house before the arrival of new lines, now being made. Bar- gains similar to these in all departments will make a visit to our House at this present time in Opera or Waukenphast very profitable to you. WM. HAHN & COS RELIABLE SHOE HOUSE, Main Store: 816 7th st. West-End Store: 1922 Pa. ave, Capitol Hill Store: fel-eo - 231 Pa ave.se U GGG UG G UG U_UG GG UU GGG i=siniolo} “ALLS aaa 73 yas Baan Se AA 290, 0 ane 22 ae a) ci: ree 8 ween? AALAL & poves =] \-] Senn? SHEERS Bold Rrra oy oof. °g ¢2? S000! poses Inour MILLINERY DEPARTMENT we have opened a rich assortmeni of FLOWERS and RIBBONS, spe- cially for the INAUGURAL TRADE. In Flowers we have a wonderful selection, at all prices. ‘We would call your special attention to our line of IMPORTED GARNITURES, in GRASSES, DAISES, &e., ranging in prices from 680. to : We mention below a few items of which we have an ‘extra large stock of, and which are to be SOLD RE- EAP, 3dozen in a bunch. Te. a bunch, 25 boxes of imported FR: worth....... Our price Choice of geet of ROBES, LILA Rs 56 i t RIEBONS. se assortment of all an i of you to carefully examine our ve as SPECIALS 5 cartons of ALL-SILK fancy- striped Ribbon, 2 inches wide, worth 38c,, for 22. @ 745 boxes of FANCY NECK RIBBONS, only 4c. p YON AUGURAL RIBBONS, RED, WHITE, A) BLUE, STRIPES AND *LAGS; all widths; from to 120" a ya. tes in large ities, 15 doz. of Chiliret's lavze brim BOUCLE TENNIS HATS, with cord, soid tor 8 He SPECIAL PRICE, 250. FOR DECOKATING TH s HOUSE. we haye still ree stock of UPHOLSTE KY GOODS ON EAND h we must close out before our SPRING ST have made BIG KE- DUCTIONS on eve in this nd 5 Keepers aud hotel propri Sonal opr: opportunity to luy in puerta AL: URTAIN: LAC TReTAINS, ead, side border pai , in White or Ecru, tern, were $1.25 a pair; ers, 3346 yds, long, were $2 & Ts tPain 88 in Ecru only, besutifal . Jong, side border, were 812.50; A'PAIR, CURTAINS, in White or Cream, » e yds. long, were $2 a pair; to air i CURTAINS, Ecru or Whi 3% yds, lone, i es wile, were $5 0 puir SPECIAL SRiGk Pontiens- 3 4 Peir RAW SILK CURTAINS, Roman Striped ‘53 inches wide, former talon 3 to CLOSE FOR BS.25 A PALL. Pair RAW SILK CURTAINS, elegant floral a 08 A PAIR, fieured all 95 A PAIK, Bs ir; to close for ¢ OP bar of ALL CHENILLE CORTAINE. berital Plain iope- ll colors, were $10.00 aud. 611-50; ‘CLOS! ‘OR $8 A PAIR. 9 Bepieants of VAN SILK for Furniture Covering, ot lengths: . Was” "85 81.50, $1.75,a ya. 85e.,° $1.00, $1.25, 1.50; or es 10 exch. aby Sa, Ws "50; tocloss for 81.10 exe SE er EMBROIDERY. “Cheapest place in town to SILK AND WOOL FRINGE; was 38¢.; * deren a SHE NIELE. an color, 140.2 don, Deng SIL bo. REKA ENT 8 spool. 95e. IMPOR!) A GERM ED AN “Sto: News: For Tucrspas, ar ‘WOODWARD & LOTHROP. THIS ENTIRE COLUMN CHANGED EVERY DaY, AND CONTAINS A PASSING NOTICE OF THE ARRIVAL OF GOODS AND CHANGES IN PRICES. We endeavor to make it more interesting each Gay, and believe it to your interest to give it MORE NEW DRESS FABRICS. We have just opened fifty pieces of new fig- ‘ured Mohsirs, in Cream ground, with a very at- tractive variety of high-colored flowery pat- terns, such as Rose-buds, Sprigs, Sprays, Leaf Designs, &c. For Tea Gowns and Evening Dresses these have no superior. Mohairs in a great variety of this season's most popular plain shades, for Street and Trav- eling Dresses, Extremely durable, amd shed both dust and water, Entirely new. Fancy striped Mohairs, in beau- tifal and effective light color-combinstion, such as mixed Garnet and Pearl, Mahogany- and Gray, Blue and Ecru, Tan and Silver, Ter- ra-Cottaand Gray, Mahogany and Pearl, Blue and Silver, Garnet and Ecru, and others equally beatiful. These are Silk-lustre Mohairs—in plain, fig ured and striped, and from indications will be one of the most stylish if, indeed, not the most stylish of this season's dress fabrics, Newest effects in All-Wool Challis—Cream ground witifrich combinations of two to five colors mingled together. ‘The designs are Somewhat large and bold—embracing flowers, sprays, leaves, arabesque designs, &c, Partieu- larity desirable for tea Gowns, house wrappers, and evening dresses, NEW BLACK GOODS. Most of the Spring Black Fabrics are in. All of these have a strong hold upon popular favor. Black Silk-warp Henriettas are yet the “Queen” of the spring season fabrics, acknowledging no rival. The warp is of silk and the weft is of wool—both of a superior quality. The gleam of the silk is just perceptible enough to lend it a beautiful finish, and also adds strength to the wool. We zkeep both shades of Black, jet and blueceast. Prices #1 to 3 per yard. Priestley’s All-wool “Novelty” Black Fabrics, viz: : 42-inch Black Figured All-wool Dress Goods, $1.25 per yard. 42-inch Black All-wool India Stripes, @1 per yard. 42-inch Black All-wool Shaded Striped Goods, only $1 per yard. Among other of B. Priestley & Co.'s New Black Fabrics, we show the “Railway Cords,” Which is similar in weave to Faille Francaise. 40-inch, only $1 per yard. Also, Corded Silk-Warp Henrietta Cloth at $1.25, and Silk-Warp Henrietta Cloth, with » figured or brocaded border, at $1.25 per yard. No fabric for traveling and street dresses will eclipse in popularity the Black Mohair Sicilian. It is frequently called Silk Lustre, owing to its beautiful silk finish. A particularly desirable feature is its durability, and the fact that it sheds dust and water and always retains its lustre. 44-inch, 75c.. $1, $1.25, $1.37 per yard. 54-inch, $2 per yard, Black Mohair Tamise, a light-weight fabric of excellent wearing quality and 8 Fich sk Suis, 42-inch, 75c, and $1.per yard, BLACK ALPACA AND BRILLIANTINES. ‘The entire range of Silk-tinished Fabrics will be in demand this sea on We are showing an excellent stock of Black Dress Goods—varied in weave, . reliable in quality, and reasonable in price. (First floor; second annex.) HAND-MADE EMBROIDERIES, We have just secured a small lotof Fine Hand- made Embroideries, worked in elaborate pat- terns on Long Cloth, said to be worked by the Convent Nuus of Spain. Strips of 43¢ yards each not to be cut. They are of original patterns—no two alike, in Edgings and Insert- ings of matched patterns. These are the most durable Embroideries nade, are much sought after by Ladies who know and appreciate their « genuine worth. (Second floor,) SLIGHTLY IMPERFECT HANDKERCHIEFS, ‘We announced the arrival of our Semi-Annual “Feast” in slightly imperfect Handkerchiefs last Saturday, We yet have a good assortment of each lot. ‘These are unquestionably the greatest values in Ladies’ Fine Embroidered{Handkerchiefs we ever offered. If perfect the prices would be double and triple. 1 Lot at 37%. each. 1 Lot at 60c. each. 1 Lot ‘90c. each. 1 Lot at $1.18 each. ATTRACTIVE BARGAIN LOTS IN DESIRABLE SILK RIBBONS. Here are four extraordinary bargain lots of Ribbons—two in narrow widths and two in Sash widths, y 135 pieces of No, 5 All-Silk Shaded Ribbons, one side Satin with Gros Grain Edye, other side Gros Grain with Satin Edge: ONLY 12440. PER YARD. 180 pieces No. 13g Shaded Satin Ribbons, with Picot Edge. ONLY 20c. PER PIECE OF 10 YARDS. 1 lot of 10-inch Plain-edge Moire Ribbons, in Pink, Light Blue, Cardinal, Brown, Navy, White, Cream and Black. ONLY $1 PER YARD. 1 lot of 10-inch Satin-edge Gros Grain, and Moire Silk Ribbons, in Cream and White, ONLY $1 PER YARD. (First floor; center.) LACE NECK-WEAR BELOW PRICE. We have just closed out from a manufacturer's ck. at a very advantageous price, about 90 of Ladies’ Fi ce Neckwear, which ily cheap. The lot mbraces Chemisettes with upright and turned- n collar, Collarettes and Fichus, madefrom Fedora and Fine Orienta) Laces, We have made two lots of them, priced as follows: 1 lot, choice; #1 each, 1 lot. choice; $1.25 each. BARGAINS IN SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, Without comment we quote: 50 Doz. Children’s Solid Colored Silk Hana- kerchiefs. Only 12%°. each. 50 Doz. Children’s Polka-spot Silk Handker- 1 tkerchiefs; 19 in. square. Only 35¢c.; 3 for 81. (First floor.) NEW STYLES IN TEA GOWNS. The universal popularity of these Gowns isa mutter of comment. They embrace every desi- rable element, being comtortuble, easy to don, and stylish, with the additional advantage of being reasonable in price. Elegant Cashmere Tea Gowns, tight-fitting back, with loose Fedora front of the new shades of Surah silk, with silk feather stitching to match. Here ace # fewof the combinations: “Pearl Cashmere Gown, with front of CRE- VETTE (a Deep Sbriwp) Sureh silk. Pale Blue Cashmere, with front of same. Rich Garnet Cashmere Gown, with TIGE DE LIS (Otive Green) Surah front. Navy Blue Cashmere Gown, with Garnet front, &. ‘Tea Gowns of French All-Wool Challis, Here is a sample: Tea Gown of French Challis; a fancy stripe on s Cream ground, with Fedora frout of White China silk, finished with revers of bright Olive Velvet; sleeves aia Tvsca. BLOUSES. JERSEYS. Spring styles in Jerseys are in. The most conspicuous line for style and dreasiness is a hew shape in Sinocked-work Jerseys,in Gobelin, Cerdinal, Black and Navy, These in front, on the back and on the 85, 86 and 87. (Third floor, of | ADVANCED STYLES IN LONG GARMENTS Spring-weight THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D.C. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1889. Wx. H. McKuav. 4 ‘93S Pennsylvania avenue, ‘We ask your attention to our complete stock of CLOVES. HOSIERY. UNDERWEAR, CORSETS, HANDKERCHIEFS, SILK AND WOOL MUFFLERS, SILK HANDKER- CHIEFS, COLLARS AND CUFFS, RUCHINGS, VEILING, UMBRELLAS, &., &. Ladies’ 4-button Kid Gloves, all the new shades, re- @uced to 75c. per pair. We give special care to our stock of gloves, they are made to our special order, and therefore we often show shades that are not found elsewhere. In our Hosiery Department you will always find many novelties in Silk and Lisle Thread, a rare bar- gain, excellent value. Ladies’ Fast-black Cotton Hose, guaranteed not to rub-off or change color, 25c. per pair. Some good values in Children's Hosiery. A choice line of Ladies’ and Nurses’ Aprons, s.gew, 25e. up. ‘ A large line of Children's Suits AT COST. The remainder of our Children's Winter Coates AT cosT. We are closing the balance of Ladies’ Winter Wraps at greatly reduced prices. ‘Many novelties in Jersey and Surah Waists. ‘We are now showing a few lines in Spring Wraps; every day we add something new. WM. H. McKNEW, Successor to R. H. Taylor, 23-3m 933 Pennsylvania ave. New Yorx Prices we guarantee to beat 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 qnali- ties, on sale for cash only, and marked in plain figures, Jess than cost, no discount off. In our enormous stock of Carpets, Oilcloths, Lino- leums, and Mattings there are always to be found short lengths, odd patterns, and remnants which we are glad to sell 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 tocall and sive 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 fromthe 25c. Window Shade to Point Lace Curtains and Plush Embroidered Curtains and French Drapery. FANCY CHINA AND BRONZES. A beautiful assortment of ornaments suitable for any parlor have been consigned to us tosell. The prices marked on them are ridiculously low, aud in ad- dition you receive a cash discount of ten percent. These should be seen to be appreciated. EXTENSION CURTAIN POLES are especially desirable to those who are apt tomove or living in rented houses, as they can be adjusted to fit any size window. REFRIGERATORS. BABY CARRIAGES, . BICYCLES. TRICYCLES. ‘ VELOCIPEDES. Of these goods we carry an immense sssortment, and 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 hear of trouble with cheaper woven wire mattresses. This Mattress is used with a thin hair mattress, as = heavy one destroys its elasticity, thus making the cheapest good bed to be bad. PASTEUR'’S WATER FILTERS. This filter was patented by the famous 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. LIGHT, me, COMPLETE, 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 Jess time than any other Machine. LACE CURTAIN STRETCHERS for drying lace curtains after they have been washed, au article no housekeeper should be without. W. B. MOSES & SON, Furniture, Carpets, Upholstery Goods, Interior Decorations, &c., &. Cor. 11th and F sts. nw. 8 Washington, D. C. Hor Corrze MADE IN ONE MINUTE. i ONE ; ae Our friends and the public are invited #0: eome.nd et the finest cup of coffee or tea they ereribiti | Mr, ae peorerpal gsi masa ‘Tea School, asnisted by Prof. Fred. wr Stour store the celebrated ONE COFFEE AND TEA POTS, guaranteed to save fully one-half, COMMENCING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18T. This is the 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 tea as clear as wine, with all the rich ingredients contained in the same. In boiling coffee or tea you get only bitter water, but by the new method of making it you can have a deli- cious drink. All are requested to come, whether customers at our store or not, and get s cup of hot coffee or tea. THE POTS WILL BE ON GALE WHILE THE EX- HIBITION LASTS. 8 the most wonderful results, and want our friends and it with Fo Sold at felt 1325 Fat Fraxx M, Lews JEWELER SILVERSMITE axD DEALER IN FINE STATIONERY. LARGE AND HANDSOME STOCK OF STERLING SILVER IN PLUSH CASPS, DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR WEDDING GIFTS. 1215 PA AVR REDUCED PRICES. 334-3 ESTABLISHED 1840. I- You Wasr Tar GREATEST BARGAINS ‘That you have ever seen in CLOTHING, comest once to the GIGANTIC BANKRUPT SALE. Men's Elegant Dross Suits, 3, @8, @8.50, and $9, A fow of those fine Prince Atbert Suits left at 13.75; worth 40. And Overcoats at 64.65, #5, #6, and 86.50, perfect beauties; worth from $12 to €20 each. Children’s Suite. from 4 to 14 years, at $ 81.87, and @2; the finest quality at €2 and 83.50; worth from 86 to $10. ‘Men's Working Panta, 7c. Fine English Corduroy Pants, $1.87 Children’s Knee Pants. 33c,, 38c., 40¢., and 50e. ‘This sale will POSITIVELY CLOSE in SIX DAYS. Please bear in mind the number, 912 F STREET Nw. FIRST CLOTHING STORE FROM NINTH. BANKRI a NG SALE. UPT CLOTHING i E . ] (LPHONZO OUXGS Comraxys ANNOUNCEMENT, MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1889, JUST RECEIVED: ONE CAR LOAD CHOICE NEW YORP BURBANK POTATOES. ONE CAR LOAD CHOICE APPLES. A FRESH LOT CHOICE STEM-CUT FLORIDA ORANGES DIRECT FROM THE GROVE. PRICES VERY LOW. ELPHONZO YOUNGS COMPANY, 428-3 428 Ninth street, bet. Dand R Srrciar Repvcriox Sace. IN ADDITION TO OUR MARE-DOWN SALE OVEROOATS AT €9.90, WE HAVE ALSO PLACED ON OUR BARGAIN LIST THE FOLLOWING: PANTS MARKED DOWN TO 82.90. PANTS MARKED DOWN TO $3.60. PANTS MARKED DOWN TO $5.00, ZISEMAN BEOS. SEVENTH AND E STREETS, 227-3m Tos. J. Lorreens GREAT SALE OF DBY GOODS, ETC., BEFORE STOCK-TAKING. fore Serena feats tnd 6128 wo Soe. por yard Se TO FRINGES reduced from 25. to 10c. ‘THOS. J. LUTTRELL’S, ‘20th st. and Penus. sve nw.