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- ¢ THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D.C., TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1889. ee. eee Bacws Porcrar Suorrrse Puce. Evry Day “Sore News” THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON: — THE EVENING STAR bas tne fullest Local Circulation of any Newspaper in the World. and as an Advertising Medium is worth more than all the other papers published Im Washington. Ph nnn mn ‘The Supreme Court of the District has con- strued away some of the harsh features of the existing mechanics’ lien law. He who builds a house will not be responsible to the material man hereafter for material furnished by him, recklessly on credit and without notice to the owner, to a sub-contractor of the owner's con- tractor. The lien arises only in favor of those dealing directly with the owner's contractor. Even material men who bargain with the main contractor should not be permitted to disregard entirely the credit of him with whom they deal, and to hold the owner without any limitation whatever to pay for material stated to have been furnished. The owner should at least have timely notice that he is to be relied upon and not the contractor, in order that he may protect himself by withholding the proper amount from payments due to the latter. This decision of the court does not remove the ne- tessity of an amendment to the law which shall require this notice. a as ‘The bank cashier, the grass widow, the flight to Canada, the expert accountant, the dis- covery of a hundred thousand dollar defalca- tion—these are the familiar characters and in- cidents which make up the latest sensational story from a Minnesota town. There is noth- ing new init; the same thing has been told so many, many times. In the present instance the directors of the bank discovered the exis- tence of the wicked widow last January, when the cashier's stealings were probably incon- siderable. There was a lively struggle between his friends and his foes on the board with reference to his reélection under the circumstances, but a compro- mise was effected on the basis of his closing yp some outstanding business with which he w: familiar before quitting the service of the bank. ‘This was precisely the opportunity he desired— free swing as cashier of a prosperous institu- tion, and a definite time set within which he must steal all he was going to. It was only human nature for him to help himself right and left. His employers had virtually invited him todoso. Knowing that on a cashier's legiti- inate income he could not support two families; knowing that he had deliberately broken, and continued breaking. his pledged faith in a civil contract with his wife, which would have been as binding in every sense upon a man of honor contract for the payment of money or the conveyance of real estate; with these facts before them, the directors, business men with a sup- posed knowledge of the world, said in effect: “Here, Mr. Pratt, is our vault. We give you four months to take whatever you want. The bank's credit is yours also; make thrifty use of it, At th of the period named, you must getout and shift for yoursclf fora living, so wt had better feather your nest well while you are here.” When business men, managers of financial concerns in good standing, deal with their subordinates on ordinary basiness principles, we shall hear less of fugitive cashiers. Till then the n of banks and insurance com- panies by trusted servants within will be more frequent than their robbery by professional cracksmen from without. si Lonsdale, who started for the north pole as a change of ex- From the erratie Lor: long citement m managing an actress with a choleric husband, news comes that he has abandoned his enterprise aud set out on his re- turn to and, His servant, Leduc, how- ever, is in Chicago, trying to raise the wind for new exploits, which he is to direct himself. He declares that, with plenty of money and plenty of supplies, he can reach the pole. That has been the claim of every adventurer who has attempted the feat. Bat what do plenty of money and plenty of supplies mean? An ex- haustiess treasury will purchase any- thing in the world that human kind can make, or . or do, Unhappily, how- ever, for the cause of polar exploration, there have been no exhaustless treasuries to draw upon. What explorers have believed to be enough, before starting, they have often found inadequate after getting upon the ground. ‘The only practicable plan for reaching the pole seems to be that which contemplates a continu- ous series of supply campsall the way from the habitable country up into the Arctic circle, maintained by regular periodical shipments of provisions and other necessaries, communica- tion being kept intact between the entire line of camps all the time. But that involves an enormous expense for the hire of men and the purchase aud transportation of supplies. If expericnced navigators and distinguished geog- rs » been unable thus far to induce either government or private enterprise to fur- nish the materia! needed, how can an unknown half-breed guide hope to do it? a The Vermont delegation, if they have done all that they are credited with doing, have sim- plified matters greatly for the President as far asthe appointments to be made in their state are concerned. Their proposal that, after fill- ing two vacancies which they regard as neces- ¥ to have filled at once, the rest of the demo- cratic public servants shall be permitted to serve out their terms, gives Mr. Harrison at Jeast time to catch his breath and to inquire into the antecedents of the men whom the dele- gation recommend for appointment, Their unanimous agreement upon a list of new offi- cers, moreover, is in pleasant contrast with the scramble for spoils in some other states, where no two members of a delegation, apparently, car find it in their hearts to indorse the same cundidate. It is prima facie a strong argument in any man’s favor that the entire delegation from his state unite in asking for his appoint- ment. and doubly so when they put in their pleaso long before the date at which he is tore- ceive the honor, thereby challenging his ene- mies to produce anything which will reflect injuriousiy upon his character. $$ There is uo longer any danger that the New York Yacht club will not be in condition to try conclusions with the Earl of Dunraven by pro- viding itself with a racing boat of the same ers hi class with the Valkyrie. Edward Burgess, the designer of the Volunteer, has begun work on a new seventy-foot yacht, and another will soon be turned out by William Gardner, the naval arebitect. So fur, therefore, from being with- out a yacht of the proper size and sailing pow- ers, the club will probably be faced with the necessity of deciding between two excellent Vessels competing for the houor of defending the America cup. — + A despatch from this city to a Boston paper says that the President and Secretary Blaine have been devoting a good deal of thought lately to the Chinese mission, and that Mr, Wharton Barker is urging them to appoint a citizen of Pennsylvania who will stimulate business between the two countries. Is it pos- sible that Count Mitkiewiez has obtained a Residence in the Keystone state? ————— The death of Dr. Kidder robs Washington of one of the most distinguished of the younger members of its circle of ‘all around” scientists, There was nothing bearing the name of science that had not an interest for his mind. He will lostons, with Important sroper ts or How to Avoid botb, with the lENRY W. LORD, practiced The Hotel, Balt: Md., LOkD’S BOILER COMP'D, tied | epeineers and builer inspectors as the beat, asidos orders prompuy. ‘Bait and will supply ip Lunere, Can = Gare Scrrs Scovney AND PRESSED FOR $1 SEE Stace i rer a RUSS gab oie EEE Trt E. PE EE LADIES, $2.00, $2.50, $3.50. MEN'S, 93.50. ARTHUR BURT & CO. Searsa-Tive WALKING BOOTS, PATENT-LEATHER TIPPPED, —BURT'S— 95.00. ARTHUR BURT & CO. 1211 F STREET N. W- ESTABLISHMENT, 909 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., (B. ROBINSON & CO.,) ‘Has steadily grown in popular favor until it has become universally recognized as a Verita- ble Temple of Fashion, where her young Devotees daily flock to becorrectly dressed. Here style holds undisputed sway, ably as- sisted by fair and honest prices—the popular Jevers that move the world of trade. Kilt suits for the toddling cherubs, some quiet enough to suit the most sober tastes, others so bold ana original that we alone would dare to handle them, Sailor Suits in Blue and Gray—Some plain, others gaily trimmed. Norfolk, Blouse, Pleated, Plain and Cutaway Suits—with and without vests—for the Boys who wear knee pants—in plaids, in stripes, in checks, in mix- tures, and in plain designs, $4 to $20. Bigger Boys, Youths and Young Men will find repre- sented here all the fashions found in the cul- tered centers of the civilized globe, at prices that will surprise and please. B. ROBINSON & CO., 909 PENNA AVE, fe26-e0 20 Per Cesr, Previous to moving to our new store, 422 Oth st. n.w., Will allow 20 PER CENT DI-COUNT on ail cash sales. Will start new store with full line of new Shoes by May 1. series JOHN F. LITTLE, 9 228 7th st. s. Ovrexuerer & Bro., DECORATIVE ART ROOMS, 514 Oth street n.w., Respectfully call the attention of ladies to the new and latest styles in Decorative Embroidery, known as Ro- man Work. We are now showing designs in Scarfs, Squares, Matts, Pillow Shams, Doylies, on some of our new Linen Ducking, in Brown, Bleached, and Un- | bleached. Stamped Linens, new desizn Biscuyt aud Frait Covers: at 2c, and 50c. ose Jar Squares, Hemstitched, 85¢. Momieclotu yard Squares fried aid stamped, 7Se. Handsome Hematitebed Scarfs, $1. Hemstitehed Pillow Shams, #1 Handsome Silk Table Kunners, § Doylies to match. $4 per dozen, Rope Liven, Bargagon ‘Thread. ton Sheeting, 72 inches wide, at 50c. yard. 8S. OPPENHEIMER & BRO., 614 9th street northwest. Agents for the New Home Sewing Machines. imh30-eo3m A Istenrstrxa Tax To Morz.- ERS—KILTS, A small Million—Hardly ss many as that— But more than you'll want to count. It's awfully bard to make a full and thorough canvas of the Kilt Suit Market, and not come out be- wildered—We always intend to carry aCOMPLETE line-WE HAVE TO-and this season we've got a BIGGER ONE THAN EVER—Mark this: From @2.50 to @15—for ages from two and s half years up to six— and SERIOUSLY, TWO OR THREE HUNDRED DIF- FERENT PATTERNS AND COMBINATIONS. Figure it out and you'll see it’s far from a handful. ‘Where did we get them? Allaround, In the first place Best & Co. sent us all of their latest and most meritorious achievements in this line. Then we've made an arrangement with Messrs. Hecht & Co., of London and Paris, for the exclusive display of THEIR novelties. THE TWO GREAT LEADERSOF THE WORLD IN CHILDREN’S DRESSINGS ‘There can’t be much of value floating around that we haven't got. Think so? The Zouave Jacket Kilt, with Linen Frilled Vest Front, the genuine English Man o’ War's Man Kilt, in Blue and White Serge, the Fancy French Cashmere, with silk embroidery and gilt buttons,the Highland Kilt, with the Scotch Plaid Skirt, the White English Serge and the novelty Twilled Flannel with plaid trimmings— they're all Hecht & Co.'s and there are dozens more, R. Gotpscm, 1007-1009 F ST. N. W. GREATINDUCEMENTS WILL BE OFFERED ON MY SECOND FLOOR FOR TO-MOR- ROW, WEDNESDAY. BABY CARRIAGES, Any of our 86.98 Carriages will be offered for $4.48. Any of our 87.48 Carriages, handsomely uphol- stered, for @5.98, Any of our 88.48 Carriages, with Satin Parasol, for $6.93, Any of our €11.98 Carriages, $9.98. The choice of any of our $16.98 Carriages, hand- somely upholstered, and Fancy Rattan Bodies, for $11.98. They are equal to any Carriages sold else- ‘where for $20. The choice of any our Carriages arranging from 816 to 821, for 313.98. ICE-CREAM FREEZERS. 2-qt. Gem Freezer, for $1.48. 4-qt. Gem Freezer, for $1.92. WATER COOLERS. 134 gal. Cooler for 68c. 2 gal. Cooler for 98c, WATER FILTERS. ‘The celebrated Jewett Filter, from $4.98 up. TRUNKS, We will offer a handsome 34-inch Trunk, worth $7.98, for $4.48. ICE CHESTS. A mood-size Ice Chest, of the best known make, for 92.68, REFRIGERATORS. A large Upright Refrigerator, warranted, lined with felt paver, for $5.98. PICTURES. Any of our 98c. Pictures for 48c. Any of our 81.45 Pictures for 68c. Any of our $2.48 Pictures for #1.18, Any of our $3.00 Pictures for 31.98. RUGS. Our Great Rug Sale will continue until Thursday, at R, GOLDSCHMID'S, ap3-3m 1007-1009 F st. n.w. ’ Easter ARDS, Cyrp: ER BOOKLETS. pSatin and Plush Art Prints in unique designs for ter. ‘The finest and best Easter Cards. -_ ©. ©. PURSELL, Bookseller, ml oO iE Worp Monz ABOUT SPRING OVERCOATS. WE BELIEVE WE HAVE THE BEST LINE OF NEW GOODS IN THE CITY, AND WE ARE SURE IT WILL PAY YOU TO EXAMINE IT, AFTER YOU HAVE LOOKED OVER ALL THE OTHER LINES COME AND SEE OURS, AND YOU WILL PRODA- BLY SAY, AS OTHERS HAVE, THAT WE CARRY THE HANDSOMEST AND MOST STYLISH ASSORTMENT OF ANY HOUSE IN WASHINGTON. ITIS NOT NECESSARY TO SAY MUCH ABOUT PRICES. NO ONE UNDERSELLS US. E. B. BARNUM & CO, aps 931 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. Tue Box Maxcue BARGAIN SLATE. LACES. Black Chantilly Laces will be much used for Millinery this season. We can show you the largest assortment and best values at from 1234 to 98c. a yard with many prices between, Special Chantilly Flounce at $1.68; fully worth $2.48, THE BON MARCHE. Exnrowenrs. We call your attention to a new line of Em- broideries in Baby and Skirting widths, includ- ing all the latest designs Corded and Hem- stitched in low medium and fine grades, from ‘98c. up. Special bargain Fine Embroidered Mull Ties, at 10, 15, 19 and 25. aps Fasr Buck Hose AT 25c., 35¢., 48c., 750, UP TO 82.89, FOR LADIES. AT 25, 29, 38, 42, 48 UP TO 75c., FOR CHILDREN. We carry severa! makes of Fast Black Hose, but call attention more especially to tne ONYX BLACK Stock- ings, in fine Cotton, Ingrain, Lisle Thread and Silk. Money refunded if they crock the feet, soil the THE BON MARCH! Best & Co.—not one whit behind them—with the ches, or wear in holes. French Flannel Vest front Kilt, in plaid checks with aelicate Fawn colored trimmings. The English Kersey Court Kilt with the full Vest front, A combination for alittle prince, But it's no use trying to go on describing these novelties—there’s no place to stop—each one demands attention—each one seems more unique than the other. In addition to these exceptionally rich combinations THE BON MARCHE. $1.98 Jensey, WITH SMOCKED SURAH SILK VEST, ‘Made of Fine Stockinette. ‘We have them in Blacks and Colors. Only $1.98; wev'etwo and three piece Kilts in Velvets, Jerseys, | worth 2.98, French Flannels, Cassimeres, Tweeds, in plain colors, combinations, checks, stripes, pluids, mixtures—every- $1.98 Jersey, of fine Stockinette, trimmed with Silk Gtaptbebictetn af aan ana i Braid, ale Militaire $1.98; worth $2.48. worked out in these patterns, Mothers—It'll do your hearts good to see this dis- play, and we want you should. In price, quality, fit and variety there's not our equal in this city—there couldn't be—We've the exclusive use of the best. (Second floor—elevator.) SAKS AND COMPANY, INNOVATIONS IN JUVENILE DRESS. “on STREET AND MARKET SPACE, Taz Foesr MEAT-FLAVORING STOCK. LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF MEAT. USE IT FOR SOUPS, BEEF TEA, SAUCES, AND MADE DISHES, Genuine only with facsimile of Justus von Liebig's SIGNATURE IN BLUE INK Across Label. Bold by Storekeepers, Grocers, and Druggists. LIEBI@’S EXTRACT OF MEAT CO., L'td, ‘BG-tuyth Londen. apd-4t ‘THURSDAY, APRIL 11. T.. Eh. wt t HE 3BBBON MMM MARCHE, z BOB MM M T BBB MM M aps 316 SEVENTH ST. N.W. Mora Furs are now about depositing their eggs, warning per- sons to look out for their furs, ‘We have special arrangements for receii storage, insuring them against loss or small cost ou their value, ‘This is the best time to have all done. wh29 furs on ata tering and repairing 4B. H. STINEMETZ & SONS, 1237 Penna. ave. E,sren Orenia. MME. J. P. PALMER, IMPORTER, 1107 F 8T., WILL OPEN A CASE OF IMPORTED MILLINERY, EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED FOR HER HOUSE, WHICH WILL BE THE LATEST AUTHORITY IN HIGH-CLASS STYLES. Easter Noverries Anrntse. ‘We won't pretend the Easter Novelties have all ar- vived, but they are arriving hourly. Will you watch the collection grow larger and larger? To-morrow (Wednesday) will be opened Easter Novelties in Jew- elry, Fans, and Goods. Don't forget, please, to-morrow to drop in the ee A IT 88g re a OE per aE AA Tt Sssg P SS true AAA TH Ss58 —m 08 yy A Ff Eko oD Py se F mizy AE R R 00 + f% tue The new goods make those that have been here but & few weeks look quite ancient, so that to-morrow Prices will be lowered for comparatively new Fans, Jewolry, and Leather Goods, while the very latest Easter Novelties will be here for you to admire, THE PALAIS ROYAL _ (Continued below. E,srer Jewerny Noverrres. The very latest designs will be opened To-mor- Tow in Filagree and Polished Silver, Real Amber, Real Shell, Real Gold, Rolled Gold Jewelry, etc. OXIDIZED SILVEK JEWELRY. The Palais Royal would very much like you to com- Pare the variety, and especially the prices, of its new stock with any in this city or elsewhere. We are showing a fine collection of Oxidized Silver Shaving Cups, Drinking Cups, . Purses. Ash Receivers, —_ Lorgnettes, Inkstands. Puff Boxes, Button Hooks, Mirrors. Soap Boxes, Garter Clasps, Combs, Hair Brushes, Bonbonieres, Buckles. Clothes Brushes, Hat Brushes, Writing Tablets, —_Vinaigrettes. Card Boxes, Pen Wipers, Chatelaines. S#- The advantage of a selection from this new stock is, that you are sure of obtaining the very latest designs. Space does not permit detailed descriptions, but we can't refrain from asking you to particularly note the artistically designed Penwipers, the very beautiful Inkstands, Shaving Cups and also the elab- orate and intricate designs of the Belts and Chate- laines, AFEW PRICE SURPRISES. 50c. each for warranted real gold Rings for Chil- dren. Some plain, others engraved, others with Pearls, Torquoise and Rubies, actual value 81. . to 50c. each for Filagree Silver Scarf or Lace Pins. Perfect representations of a Daisy, Fly, Violin, Bird, Anchor, Sword, Palette. If not imported direct the price would be $1. 85c.—Forget-me-not Pins of enamel and real gold Finger-Rings to match only 98c. each. NOT NEW, BUT NOT OLD, 25e. Sterling Silver Thimbles reduced to 19¢, each. 10c, Euamel Scarf Pins—daisies, clover leaves, etc. with centers of pearls or diamonds, reduced to 8c. each. ‘YSe. to $1.50 Bracelets of rolled gold. Only one of each style and only eighteen of them, Reduced to 25c. each. 50c, to $1 Hair Ornaments of oxidized and bright silver with amber pins; twenty-three of them. Re- duced to 25c. each, Cigarette Cases, Manicures. THE PALAIS ROYAL, (Com = Ester Learaern Goons Noverrms. ‘The new Pocket: made of antelops skin in delicate shades of gray, stone, fawn, mode, mouse, copper, silver, gold, tan. At 25e. and 50c. coin Purses of antelope skin. These are new in shape and very convenient for men’s or ladies’ wear, At ® nd #3 Antelope Satchels with very beau- tiful oxidized trimmings, also chain and attachment for belt. At $1.35 and #2 Antelope Belts with fancy oxidized buckles to match the satch MORE PRICE SURPRISE 25e. each for Leather-lined Seal Card Cases, 1c, each for Real Leather Pocketbooks, with oxi- ized clasps, 50c. each for Seal Pocketbooks with inside compart- ment for small change which has the patent safety covering—the dimes can't slip out, These frames heretofore have been used only in $1 Pocketbooks, DRIVEN OUT BY THE NEW. Atray full of Pocketbooks bearing the old price marks—25e., 35c., 48¢., 50c. Some alligator, some seal. several calf and three Russia leather Books in the lot. Choice for 10c. each. The new stock of English Cricket and Lawn Tennis Belts are driving out the American Canvas and Leather Belts at reduced prices. THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) s = Fax Novernes. wine twenty-six owls all exactly alike and perched side by side on the limb of a tree and all look- ing down on you with big blinking eyes. What would you do? You'd stop, and your somewhat amazed look would soon give way to a smile and then your features would further relax, and you'd laugh heartily. ‘That's what people do who first notice our Easter novelty Fan of Quill Feathers, shaped and painted to represent the scene we have described above. ¢2~ Our stock of Fans is complete, so that you may aeiect now to better advantage than later. Especially is this true of the stock of Vic. Fans, Such Fans for 4c. can’t last long, nor can they be procured again to sell atthe price, You've only to see them to know it, THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) A Taree Days: Sace. For Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 8, 9 and 10, THE PALAIS ROYAL will offer Dress Goods at 50c. that retail usually from 55e. to 75c. a yard. THE PALAIS ROYAL, (Continued below.) 40 sxen Casuvenrs Ar 5c. Usually advertised as Henricttas and sold at 59¢. and 68c. a yard. We show Light Gray, Slate, Tan, Beige, Old-Rose, Resada-Green, Mahogany, Light Olive, Golden-Brown, Myrtle, Goblin-Blue, Seal- Brown, Electric-Blue, Light Pink, Light Blue, Cardi- nal, Magenta, Tobacco, Snuff, Sapphire-Blue, Navy, White ; $7 Compare with the Henriettas offered around town at 55c., 59¢,and 68, Though called by various names and sold at various prices you'll find they are the same as our 50c. cashmeres, THE PALAIS ROYAL (Continued below.) Pry Srawev Sencrs 50c. ‘These we sold at Considering they are all wool and measure full 40 inches wide they are good value at 55c, We show Navy with white stripe; sage and white; cardinal and white. THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) 4.0axcx Frassen Scimsas 50c. Plaids and stripes in latest styles. Various com- binations of colors, viz: Golden Brown and Tan, Light 1 Dark Gray, Navy Blue and Gray, Navy Blue and ‘Tan, Myrtle Green and Gray, Garnet aud Old Rose, etc., etc. Is it worth while to postpone payment for a month and pay 5c. or G8e. for these goods? Remember this, too, if you pay promptly and shop tores that credit, you are charged the same prices as if you asked credii Which will youd Pay 50c, or 506. for these flannel suitings, Fifty cents here; S¥c. and as high as 68c, at some of dit stores, ican THE PALAIS ROYAL (Continued below.) PaaS 40.1». Noxs Vemra 50c. Graceful Draping, Serviceable Dresses can be made of this superior quality Nuns’ Veiling. Light Blue, Pink, Cardinal, Cream, You haven't lately been offered such quality for 50c. THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) 50-cr. Brack Darss Goons. Sec the 40-inch Cashmeres, Bee the 40-inch Berges. See the 38-inch Albatross, See the 38-inch Nuns’ Veiling, See the 40-inch Batiste. We ask comparison with the qualities usually offered at 59 and 68c., and draw special attention to the Priestley’s Black Cashiueres at 50c.a yard, which you can't duplicate under 68e. THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) See Tue Wrsvow Diser. 4 In the window of No. 1117 Pennsylvania avenue is displayed the lately-arrived novelties in Mohair Suit- ings in combinations of Woven Figures and Stripes, the Black Mohair Sicilian, the Colored Beige Side Band Suitings, the new Silk and Wool Striped Serzes, In short, high-priced noveltjes, but at lowest prices in Lavy THE PALAIS ROYAL. _ Continned below.) 5c. Dress Tunes, 39c. Persian Band ‘Trimming, 2 inches wide, in Silk and Tinsel, “TWe dest bargain yet at 50c.," we are told Are we not justified in writing A SURPRISE AT 390. AYARD! We show the followiug combinations: WHITE SILK AND SILVER TIN: WAITE SILK AND GOLD TIN: CREAM SILK AND GOLD TINSEL, GOLD SILK AND SILVER TINSE SILVER SILK AND GOLD TIN OLD ROSE SILK, GREEN TIN! OLIVE SILK AND WHITE TINSEL, NAVY SILK AND SILVER TINSEL, GRAY SILK AND SILVER TINSEL, OLIVE SILK AND TAN TINSEL, GRAY SILK AND RED TINSEL. BROWN SILK AND GOLD TINSEL. PERSIAN COLORS IN ENDLESS VARIETY, $2 The Trimmings at 39c. » yard until Wednes- day at 6 p.m. THE PALAIS ROYAL. (A. LISNER), ‘or. 12th and Pa. Ave. ESTABLISHED 25 YEARS. ‘We will not wait until the last week to inaugurate our ANNUAL EASTER SALE. Everything then comes in a rush and the conse- quence is that you have not time to look around and see what you want and you are not nearly so well waited on. Another reason for an early sale this year is the unseasonable weather of last week, which has kept many of our patrons from taking advantage of the many NEW GOODS OPENED AT REDUCED PRICES to the detriment of ourselves as well as they. We must make up lost ground this week and we think that this sale will have the desired effect all round—to our patrons as well as ourselvs YOU NOW HAVE UNBROKEN ASSORTMENTS TO SELECT FROM AT PRICES NOT USUALLY GIVEN EARLY IN THE SEASON. EASTER BARGAINS x MEN’S FURNISHINGS. We have put on sale an elegant line of FRENCH MIXED Light-Weight Underweer, both SHIRTS aud DRAWERS, goods that are specially cut for us; gual anteed perfect fitting: have French collar; ma well in every particular; they come in Greys, Slates and Stripes; usual 75c. goods. Choice now, 50c. each. White Merino MEDIUM-WEIGHT UNDERWEAR; Shirts in long or short sleeves; Drawers to match. Special price, 45c, each, Our B. V. D. PATENT ANKLE JEAN DRAWERS: 5Qc. a pair; the best Jean Drawer made. New line of KID GLOVES at special price: Our 81.00 Gloves for 89c. Our $1.75 Gloves for $1.50. All new colors. Weare showing the most complete line of NECK- WEAK to be found anywhere for the price, We have Pufis, Tecks, and Four-in-Hands in the most stylish and hewest ‘patterns, Gootls for which you will have fe. pay 7c. In auy furnishing store; Special Price, c. Our “Famous” $1.00 UNLAUNDERED DRESS SHIRTS, in plaited or plain bosom; Special Price, 63c. EASTER NOVE. PARASOLS. ‘We can’t tell you anything of onr Parasols and do them justice—you must SEE TE suflicient to say that we carry EVERYTHING that is new aud stylish. We mention afew jals” below Aline of “LA TOSCA” STICKS, reliable Black and Colored Silk Parasol af nobby goods, at Special ‘These goods are really worth Prices of $4.90t0 $6.79, as high as 810. Aline ot CHANGEABLE SILK PARASOLS, the new French stick handle, silver knot jf Garnet, Tun, Navy Blue, Cardinal 34. ‘Then We keep Parasols 2s bigh as they come, FASTER HANDKERCHIEFS, We have jnst opened a line of Handkerchiefs that are the best values we have ever had, AT 250. we have an extensive line of goods in_col- ed, white, hemstitched, embroidered or scalloped, all guaranteed, These goods are usually sold for 50c. we show a line which we have never seen their equal in texture or selection of patterns. We have colored borders, plain white, white embroidered ongealloped, ‘These usually sell for 650 e red MOU! have a large assortment of Embroid ING HANDKERCHIE? 8, in new patterns, 0 dozen of _All-Lin x BORDERED HANDRERCHIEFS ti 3 Special Price only 9c. each. NEW FASTER HOSIERY. . ‘We have a line of Colors and Patterns that deserve a careful examination; we have Sxery color, to mutch the New Dress Goods, in COTTON, LISLE THAEAD, ery fine texture, but the T WAR T, therefore we will sel] thein out at the low price; they were 50 28. @ pai ANTE! Lowy @ pair; Special Price New Ribbed Knee Hose, in Unblesched or Black, Special Price 3oc. a pair, 3 pairs 81. We carry a full line of the celebrated “DIAMOND 2” WARRAN PAST BLACK, 1 Tig.» 420. . : for Children trom 250, to 75e id size. “quality of the SILKS. Just opened. special valvies in Black FATLLE FRA CAIs AND SATIN LUXOR SILKS, which “we were fortunate in securing at a bargain from a large itn porting house, and we would advise our patrons to takendvant 221 ineh Bl same. Luxor Silk, excellent value for Price 94c, a yard, as 2 § or (wearing quality guar- anteed), worth fully $138; Special Price $1.19 a yard. inch Black Satin Luxor, wearing quality enar- anteed, cheap at $1 pecial Price 81.42 a yard, EASTER CHANCES DEPARTMENT. new in Satin Damask Towels heavy, size 4x22. ‘The price o} 30c.,and to introduce them we counters at 2c. euch, i-4 full leached German Napkins, extra heavy and 5 different styles, at the remarkable low price, $1.55 ber doz. EASTER OPEN it a special bar- gain, 100 pieces of our at 12%, styles of Cream Satin aids, India Li el worth 18c,, at 1240. per yd _— EASTER OFFERINGS MILLINERY. Children’s Trimmed Sailors, fine Milan braid, 3 dif- ferent shapes, sells for Roc. ; Special Sale 6c. 25 boxes F French Bou Long Wreaths, &c., s, tucked, corded, le al Sal ‘dge Sash r Scar Son aseet etal Ribbon, black, worth 9Sec. a yard; Speci Sale GY¥c. ayard.’ Z have an elegant garme: ely braided on ski hardly get the n oth, with vance Special attractions all the new sades aud sty in “Directoire” st size. Others equal, EASTER DECORATIONS IN OUR UPHOLSTERY AND ART DEPARTME: 30 Plush Hl colors, 16 inches square, Price 3 — lar Pr a size. SES’ CLOTH SUITS, in yards long, appliqued. ne 81.25; Special § 2 rs, 1g sgt patterns and colors, Regular Price Sdecial S$c, 10 Lace, Hed Sets, large size. ne vat Zehaus pread) were $2 Special Price aie and 2 Spree) we STEN BAB s COTTON UNDERWEAR. 25 doz. “Directoire” Bustles, Were 4c. ; Special Price her Hubqard Gowns, tucked front, fin- d sleeves with dimity ruiMle,were 69c.; ck Cambric Corset Covers, finished pearl buttons, 123¢0. a Skirts, wih raMe, three tucks, with finee mbric edge; Special Price doz. of Children’s Corded Waists, — EASTER SHOWING 1s. BLACK LACE FLOUNCINGS. Onur buyer of above goods ha. just returned from New York, He bought twice as many woods as he intended, but he says that he could not resist the tompting bar? vains he secured by taking large quantities. He oneht ow what's cheap, so here are the goods at Special Prices for fi § pieces new ch Spanish Gui Flouncings, worth $1.50. tor 81 a To picees’ 45-inch Spaistsh < Black Flouncings, worth 8 7 pieces same, Worth, 19 pieces saine, worth &: Also, several bargains ‘in 63-1 Flouucings at €2.00 and 83 a yard aud $4.10 ayarc i) NEW BEADED GRENADINES FOR at 81. 5.8175, 82, 82. prices EASTER DRESS 1RIMMINGS. Aline of Persian Trimmings, embroidered in flan nel, all colors, were Special Price 25 1 lot of net do wyard. ian trimmings, worth #1 75 to 82; Special Price 1.25 a Tlof ef uew Persian Trimmings, worth $3, at $1.50 oY pieces of dsome Beaded Galloon, worth 75e.; va Special Price 306. Beaded Sleeves, wraps, at Special oF EMBROIDERIES. A bis Job Just opeued; 10,000 yards at less then one- alt values. . Swiss, Cambric, and Nainsook Embroideries, d Price Lue. « yard, snd Nainsook Embroideries, ,torlSc.ayard. ¢ Swiss, Cainbric, and Nainsook Embroideries, # iuches deep, worth 50 to 75c.; Special Price We will offer a lot of about 500 pieces of handsonie 22 and 45-inch Flounecing, value 7c. to $1.o0.a yard. Come at ouce if you want rst choice Of patern®. Sew EASTER PATTERNS DRAPERY NETS. ‘These were bouxht at the sane’ time as the Black Lace Flouncings aud are as equally big values, All 50 inches wide and pure milk. bieces Drapery Net, worth $1.75 a yard, for $1.25 x °F ysces Drapery Net, worth $2 a yard, for €1.50 8 yard. Tih tron aR gx “LORD FAUNTLEROY” 0) ot very deep and tne collars, worth be"; Special got. Swiss point collars, worth 60c.; Special Price EASTER BARGAINS NOTIONS. 5. lot of rubber fine combs, worth 15e.; Special Price g.l0t Pocket or long combs,worth 25c.; Special Price Giothesvy dressing combs, worth 20c. ; Special Price 1 lot handsome silk garter elastic,worth 50c. Ps ete hatr pins, all kinds in one box, Siiot ote ‘Up silk garters, worth 50c., for 250. a 8 , e have about 50 dozen of LADIFS' BLACK HOSE | ‘WOODWARD & LOTHROP. ‘The buzz of the “Easter” preparations bas begun in earnest. New goods, new styles, new colors and “Novelties” ad infinitum. We are fathering better and better every spring. We have reason to believe we have anticipated your Wante this spring more to your satisfaction than ever before. The demand proves it, “EASTER NOVELTIES” IN HOSIERY. Brishteolorings and fancies in Ladies’ Hosiery of Cotton, Lisle Thread, and Silk. Attractive stripes, checks, solids. Boot patterns, with Open-work and embroidery. Lisle Thread, 50, 244. 75, ST¥c., 81, $1.25, and 81.50 per pair. These are in plain colors, fancy stripes, open-work, and Richelieu ribbed styles. Silk Hose, in plain shades, open-work, em- Droidered and boot-patterned, #1, $1.25, $1.50, $2.50, $3, $3.50, and €4 per pair, We offer you the advantage of an unrivaled assortment, (First floor.) EASTER” SILK VESTS.—Flegant line of Ladies’ Silk Vests, plain and Swiss ribbed. High neck, with long or short sleeves, and low ‘neck with no sleeves, and high neck and r sleeves, All the delicate col e481, 81. $1 $4, $4.50, and $6 each. (First floor, first annex, rear) CUPS AND SAUCERS. We have a quantity of “Odds aud Ends" in Fine China Cups and Saucers, in artistic shapes and beautiful color ings, which we propose to close out at greatly reduced prices. Also few cups, saucers, with Plates to match in attractive shapes. Few cuteshapesin “After Dinner” coffee cups and saucers Fancy moustache cups and saucers. The Prices are half the usual. (Conter table, first floor, rear.) LACES, The indications are that “honors Will be even” between Drapery Net and Lace Flouncings for popular favor this season, We have them bothin a great variety of patterns and qualities. In Drapery Nets the lance open- mesh, hard-twisted cashinere thread (called “La Tosca”) are greatly in demand in New York, and Promise to be equally so in this city. We hada few pieces last season, but the demand was light.” This spring we have bought largely. 48-inch Binck Drapery Neta, at @1 $1.50, $1.60, 81 68, $3 to $6 per Can you imagine any dificulty in being able to make selection from such an assortment? 45-inch Black “La Tosca” Net, 81, $1.35, 81.68, $2.19 and 82.25, Biack Chautilly Lace Flouncings—every thread silk. ‘There is no lack of variety, either in quality, pattern and price. Remember al sik Flouncings. 40-inch, $1.25, 81.50, $1.7. and 35. (First floor.) DRESSMAKING. We are prepared todo the Accordeon Plaitiug for entire skirts, now con- Sidered so extremely stylish and fashionable. We believe we are alone in turning out this beautiful work, and whether you purchase the material of us or not we will be equally pleased to take your order, . Weare also prepared to do dressmaking of every description in a pleasing manner, and (considering the work) at extremely reasonable price Riding Habits a specialty. TENNIS BELTS. Men's Worsted Tennis Belts, in white, garnet, and navy; sizes 28 to 340 to 44-inch, 373ec.; snake buckle, Be. each. Last season's price was 50c. TENNIS SHIRTS. Attractive light effects in English stripes, checks, and broken small plaids, We have also opened ten new pieces of silk- and-wool Tennis Shirting to be made up to Your measure. Different from the styles re- cently advertised. We are making shirts from cotton, flannel, silk-and-wool, cheviot, French percale and silk. Wecan please you in pattern, quality, fit and price, no matter what your shirt wants may be, BICYCLE HOSE. New line of men’s Bicycle and Boating Long Hose, in navy, seal and Ox- ford mixed. White soles, and of good quality. Only 50c. per pair. BARGAINS IN CHILDREN’S HANDKERCHIEFS, We shall place on center table to-morrow morning the following special bargains in chil- dren's Handkerchiefs: 100 dozen Children’s White All-Linen Hand- kerchiefs, Only 5c. each. 100 dozen Children’s All-Linen Colored bordered Handkerc! Only Sc. each. 100 dozen Children’s All-Linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, in all-white, and white with col- ored borders, Only 10c. each, First floor.) NOTIONS-—G. L. Turney’s celebrated Sewing Needles, sizes 1, 2, 3,4, , and 10, and assorted 5 to 10. Only Ge. per paper. G. L, Turney" Darning Needles, sizes 3 to 5 to 9s, and 6s. Onlystc. TOILET ARTICLES.—We have pretty much everything in Hair Brushes that is worth your buying. We start the stock at 25c. for a fair Brush, and goto $1.75. These are dry-goods prices, Nail Brushes, with and ‘without Thandles, from good to the best English bristles. 10c. to $1.50. Great variety of Tooth Brushes, Se. to 30c. each. Lowest of low prices. (First floor, rear.) SOAP.—With every cake of Fir Balsam Soap ‘We givea copy of the novel, “Robert Elsemere,” and Gladstone’s *"Battle of Belief commentary thereon. The soap and two books for 2 STATIONERY DEPARTMENT.—Caw's Black Ink, in various sized bottles, 5c. to 50c. Caw's “Dashaway” Pens. Cedar-wood Lead Pencils, 6c. per dozen, “Easter” Novelties in Pen-wipers. Your name engraved on a plate, with fifty cards printed therefrom, for 86c. First-class work. Engraving of every description, (First floor.) EXTRA VALUE IN QUILTS.—1 case Fine White Crochet Bed Spreads, measuring 24 by 2% yards, three-ply, hand-twisted thread woven, in excellent patterns. Only $1.15 each, SILK BANKETS.—Handsome Roman Striped Silk Blankets, for slumber robes, portiers, &c. Twelve rich combinations of high color- ings. Only $4each, BLANKETS.—Biankets for wrapping ice in, They pay for themselves thrice over in the saving of ice. $1.25, 81.50, $1.75 and ez. Half pairs will be sold at half these prices. (Fout:h tloor.) FEATHER PILLOWS. The Feather Depart- ment made a remarkably quick Jump into pop- ular favor. We have Just received 50 pairs more of the 22 by 28 inch Feather Pillows at $4.50 per pair, These are covered with Whit- taker ticking and filled with se1ected live Geese Feathers, and like all our Feather Pillows,from €2.74 to $6.90 per pair, are warranted abso- Tutely odorless and free from from impurities. You cannot do better elsewhere in Feathers or Feather Pillows. Our prices are very, very close, (Fourth floor.) CLEANING. Drop us line or leave word at the store and we wifl send up for your Blankets and Lace Curtains to be cleaned. We are agents of a concern that cleans by a new process, ‘We will return them to you looking like new, ‘The prices areas lowas any, aud lower than some. It depends on the size, quality,and state of the Blankets and Curtains, Blankets, @1.25 to $2; Curtains, 75c. to 82. Fourth floor.) SANITARY CLEARINE. Clearine is said to be better than Ammonia, and sells for less. Comes highly recommended for scouring, cleaning, scrubbing. bleaching, and for sani- tary purposes. Excellent for kitchen and laun- ‘dry use. Full directions accompany each pack- age. Sc. and 12360. per package. (First floor.) ‘WOODWARD & LOTHROP, Cor. 11th and F sts, n.w. OUR STOCK, FINEST ASSORTMENT OF FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC WOOLENS IN THE COUNTRY. A NEW FEATURE FOR THIS SEASON, oo v vu RR tae % EE BR gfe al ots © oOo U U RRR u = eootlyu K R ¢ iss oo vu Rg 3 nu ss UC UC Trrr sky ane “st ‘oo tt £ § TO ORDER. Samples and self-measurement rules mailed on ap Plication, u L A uot oo =. A Tt a , oO a ou its “oo & E > ‘D O17 PE Pusrev Cura Sus Ar 75C, WE HAVE JUST OPENED A LARGE LOT OF CHINA SILKS IN NEW AND BEAUTIFUL STYLES AT 75c. AND €1.00 PER YARD THESE GOODS ARE CHEAP AND ARE USUALLY SOLD FOR HIGHER PRICES. WT ARE SHOWING THEM IN A GREATER VARIETY OF STYLES THAN EVER, INCLUDING THE LATEST AND Most Sr: RABLE SHADES. THIS IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE MOST USEFUL AND COMFORTABLE WARM WEATHER DRESS, AND AT THE PRICE: ‘AMED ARE LOWER THAN THEY HAVE EVER BEEN OFFERED. NEW DRESS GOODS, NEW SILKS, NEW WASH GOODS ANDGINGHAMS. @ SPECIAL BARGAIN IN SILK GAUZES AT 81, WORTH @1.50; LATEST EVENING SHADES.” SPLEN DID BLACK SURAH SILK 650. NEW 60-INCH LACE FLOU NCING FOR CLOAKS AND DRESSES. W. M SHUSTER & SONS, ap6 919 PENN. AVE. N.W. Fraxz M. Lewis, JEWELER SILVERSMITH axD DEALER IN FINE STATIONERY, Will have on exhibition Monday, March 25, A FULL STOCK OF MERIDEN BRITANNIA 00.8 PLATED WARE, PRICES UNUSUALLY Low. ESTABLISHED 1840. ja4-6m . Easrex Goons NOW ON EXHIBITION aT TAYLOK’s, 933 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. 1215 PENNA. AVE. ‘We quote below a price-list of some few leading wares n the various departments, but fora correct idea of our goods aud their variety we would so careful inspection, You w Suish, and superior fit of all our goods. JACKETS, “BEDFORD CORD.” very desirable Tan shade, per- fectly plain. $10; with vest front, silk-faced, aud lined sleeves, #16. Alarge line of NEW TAN SHADES, vest front. plain and elewautly embroidered, at 0, $12, $13.50, @15, 816, $18.50, 820, 825, and 50, both silk lined and unlined PLAIN JACKETS, in Blue, Brown, Dark Green, Tan, and Mixed Cloths, $4.50 to #10. Superb Assortment of BLACK JACKETS atall prices. from 85 to €25, lined and unlined, plain and vest front. wRapPs. We uow show an assortment of WRAPS in all the new shapes, in Jet, Lace, Stik, Camel's Hair,and Cloth. WEAPS (very showy) at 87. Price up to #40, LACE WRAPS (extra good) at $17 and ranging in price up to #47.50. WRAPS in silk, camel's hair, and cloth at popular Prices. Coniplete line of MOURNING WRAPS, all sizes, DIRECTOIRE NEWMARKETS, plain and fancy cloths, from $10 to #: PEASANT CIKCULAE SUITS We show an exceptional line of SUITS THIS in navy blue, wine, and cream, xcellent barvain.) TS at and below cost. Complete stock of CHILDREN'S LONG COATS and SHORT JACKETS. Popular Goods aud Popular Prices. GLOVES. UNDERWEAR. APRONS, H. UMBRELLAS, VEIL- ING, TLES, &¢., &o. Cun: Meets ™m G@—G,—G. 4 (Gradually Growing Greater.) OH, YES, we have done a GREAT business for some time past, and, of course, feel somewhat exuberant over the knowledwe that it is growing GREATER. Our laudable ambition leads us to covet the superlative; yet we haven't the egotism to claim it, save in oue sense, viz: that we sell the GREATEST bargains in FINE READY-MADE CLOTHING. Acclaim which has been passed upon and allowed by avery large majority of the purchasing public, whose decision is final and from which there ts no appeal Ifyou want additional evidence, you will find it it here. "STen's Buta, anck coats, from #7.50 to $23.50. Men's Suits, cutaway coats from 88.75 to 824.75. Men's Suits, Prince Albert costs, from @12.25 to 30.50. Dupe’ Suita, exck costs, Jong pants, sizes 22 to 18 years, from $5.12 to $12.75. ‘Boy’ Suits, cutaway coats, long pants, sizes 15 to 18 years, from #8.75 to #14.75. Chilldren's Suits, sizes 4 to 14 years, from 81.75 to 89.50. ‘Men's Overcoats, light weights, all shades, from $7.75 wo 825.25. é ‘Men's Trousers, an immense stock, from $1.50 to 7.50. ‘cops Trousers from 900. to #4.50. Children's Knickerbockers from 40c. to $2.50. unos Im GROVER. Or Pretty Polly Perkins’ Preverse Pig-Pen Puzzle, given to every purchaser of a Boy's or Child's Suit of Clothes. VICTOR E. ADLE®s 20 PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE 19 927 and 920 Tthet. nw. corner Massschusetts eve, Strictiy Ole Price, Open Saturdays until 11 p.m 8 AWE. Greens. A 10 ‘deta; Pi 3 gis, ee * F 2Sterexnggs,