Evening Star Newspaper, February 24, 1891, Page 4

4 “TH E_EVENING STAR. WASHINGTOD FoRspay February 04, 1901 THE EVENING STAR bas the fullest Local Cirealation of any Newspaper In the Worlds and as an Advertising Medium ix worth mere than all the other papers published im wi ee ‘The idea seems to prevail in the House that ‘as the government now pays a fair proportion of the ordinary expenses of the eapital, and as ‘there are some small items in respect te which it pays, perhaps more than its Juxt proportion, therefore the District onght not to complain when national expenditures, however large, are imposed upon it. The people of the Dis- trict ask only justice. The implied agree- ment in the beginning, when the inhabitants of the city were few and when the original owners of the soil gave more than half of the ¢ity to the government ontright, was that the work of developing the pretentions capital which the government had planned should be performed by the government. But the United States did not fulfil the national obligation, though reports of Congressional committees repeatedly recognized its existence. The work of capital-making was substantially to the people of the efty who staggered for more thon three- fourths of a century under aloud heavier than they could bear. Comparatively recently in the history of the city the government hax met half of the expense which in the beginning it was to hare paid entirely and which for the greater part of the city's history it imposed almost exelnsively upon the local residents. The District is willing. even anxious, that an account shall be struck, taking into consideration the local and government expenditures upon _the city from the beginning, and judgment passed upon the result. Such reekonings have been made and reported to Congress, and in the face of the showing which they make it is wholly unreasonable to contend thats general policy of fair treatment for the present, which does not even compensate for the neglect and in- Justice of the past, should quiet local complaints of improper exactions in detaila of items relnt- ing to the present and future. The expenditure over which the present discussion takes place is that for the maintenance of zoological park. It is insinted by some members of Congress that the people of the District did nsk and work for a local menxgerie, that the benefits of such a menagerie will be enjoyed mainly by the small boys of the Dis- trict, and that not only one-balf, but all of the expense should be paid by the District. What the District asked for was the Rock Creek Na- tional Park. What it wanted for itself was a “breathing place” and « protection against the conversion of Rock creek into an open sewer. ‘The menagerie was the pet scheme of Mr. Hornaday and the Smithsonian Institution, whieh already had the pucleus of a collec- tion in its possession. Members of the House say that the ““Zoo” is a local institu tion in other cities and should be paid for by Washington. Very well. Treatit as a local in- stitution here. Put the ground which has been purchased in charge of the Commissioners. Postpone the purchase of the wild animals un- til the District can afford to pay for them and to indulge in the luxury of a “Zoo” of its own. Or let the ground purchased for a “Zoo” be merged in the National Rock Creek Park. Strike out the items for the purchase, one-half at District expense, of wild animals to be under the charge of the Smithsonian Insti- tution and owned by the government. Strike out the item for the present fitting up the ground for zoological exhibits. What taxpay- ersof the District are demanding that over $30,000 of their money which is needed this year for street improvements and other current expenditures shall be paid for monkeys, monkey houses, &c.? If Congress is to act in this mat- ter as the legislature of the District and to rep resent their wishes as to the dis- bursement of their taxes, it will not spend one cent of their money in this way, even if the Smithsonian Institution is pre- vented from purchasing wild animals for the present. Either the government which is to get title to the animals should buy them for it- self, or they should not for the present at least be purchased at all. CE oe One story has been struck from the new post office building im order to permit it to be made fire-proof within the amount of the ap- ‘The building ought to be just as high aa it can be built, not to exceed in cost the appropriation, of suitable materials, fireproof, and with proper —_archi- tectural effect. And it ought not to be any higher, whether that height is six. seven or cight stories. It isas unwise to compel the use of unsuitable materials and an ugly architect- ural design for the building by an arbitrary provision concerning ite height and a limita tion upon its cost, as to decrease the safety of the structure by asimilar requirement. How- ever in the present condition of the Senatorial mind om artand sesthetics generally, it is a piece of extraordinary good luck that the lop- Ping off of even one story was permitted. > That eminent biologist, Prof. Martin of Johns Hopkins, puts his scientific nippers on the oyster problem and bis scientific foot on the proposi- tion to give the university ten thousand acres of the Chesapeake water for propagating the Jutey bivalve. He is opposed to getting the university into politics, but favors making the politicians as good as the oysters—which is both witty and wise, as all sayings about the oyster ought to be but are not. ————_+ —___ Some sentimental suggestions are worthy of adoption. Thus when the eloquent republican, Castelar, proposes to have the Earopean squadrons that are expected to participate in the naval review connected with the exposition of 1898 cross the ocean in Columbus’ path, the idea is seen at once to be a fitting one to the cecasion. There ought to be nothing to pre- yentsuch an arrangement being carried out. It would require merely a rendezvous at Palos, Spain, of the various foreign ships and no great detour from the usual route of vemels crossing the Atinatic. +2 ‘The indictment of the Speaker of the House of Representatives by his political enemies has at length reached the stage of a nebulous con- stitational amendment. It is not likely to get out of the nebulous condition. + One neighbors of Anacostia should now o-- ganize a Box Party, so to speak, whose. object shall be to get G. Washington out of the box he now cecupies at the east front of the Capi- tol. Anacostia hes never yet failed in any- thing she has undertaken. -- ee ‘New York gets a recount of her census and she ought to be satisfied. It may be necessary to state in this connection, however, that she —__~-____ The Marquis of Lorne is writing a series of letters to the London Graphic on the Canadian cvisin, but it is not thought tbat they will pre- cipitate it. ——_——+-—_____- “Horse talk” is taking the place of art dis- enmions in the U.& Senate. It only goes to ‘bow the infinite variety of the Senatorial ‘The carly silver bird may be ableto catch the gold bug. Tavs Mearr. BY OUR HONEST AMERICAN METH- ODS OF DOING BUSINESS WE HAVE LONG BFLD THE VALUED REPUTA- TION OF SELLING THE MOST RELIA- BLE CLOTHING IN WASHINGTON. AND AS IT HAS BEEN, 8O WILL IT CONTINUE TO BE, THAT ALL CLOTH- ING OF DOUDTFUL QUALITY IN Ma- TEMIAL, MAKE, FINISH OR FIT WILL FIND NO ROOM IX OUR HOUSE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO SELL ONLY THE SAME RELIABLE GRADES OF STYLISH GARMENTS THAT HAVE MADE THE NAME OF ROBINSON, PARKER & CO. UPON THE HANGER A GUARANTER OF THETA STERLING WORTH. THOSE SEPARATE TROUSERS ARE PLEASING HOMTSOF THE BEST DRESS- ERS. DOFS IT NOT INTEREST You TO KNOW THAT YOU CAN GEY A PAIR OF DURABLE. FASHIONABLE AND SEASON ABLE TROUSERS AT A MERELY NOMINAL PRICE? ROBINSON, PARKER & CO., AMERICAN CLOTHIERS, S.E. COK. SEVENTH AND D #TS. XW. Dowr Forser It. Or Notion Sale at less than half price ia still in pro- arene. It will pay you to look in our massmoth win- dow to see the articlen and prices. JEWELRY AT LESS THAN ‘Lace Pins, gilded or silvered, 2c. Jeweled Lace Pins, worth for 10e. Rolled Plate Lace and Scarf Pins, worth 30 aud 30c.. for 1%. Hair Vins, gilded, ailvered and oxidized, worth 25¢., for Le. A lot of Bracelets at Se. SOAPS. Strashurger's Fine Gtycerine Soap, Se. a bar. Tollet Soap, 3cakes tor Se. Pure Ul:ve Oil Custile Hoap, Se. A FEW ITEMS IN UNDERWEAR. Ladies’ Ribbed Vest, valne 2% Ladies’ Ribbed Vest, worth £4 LF PRICE. for 3890, Besides. our Mnsiin Unierwuris the talk of the city for elegance, style and workinanship. Cannot Le touud elsewhere for such low figures. Call, examine and save your money. WE PUT ON SALE 100 dozen Seamless Sox, Fast Binck, Browns, Tans or unbleached, for 10e. 1,000 dozen Men’s 4-ply Linen Collars, every shape, Intest styles, 3 for STRASBURGER'S DRY GOODS AND CLOAK STORES, 1t_404AND 405 7TH STREET NORTHWEST. Be & EE GRRE Spits Be fh BP Ba as BBB A A tM Sue8 FUPULAR SHOPPING PLACE, 7TH STREET. DRESS GOODS 45e. DRESS GOODS 450. DRESS GOODS 45e. The first fruits of the Spring Dress Goods Season. We intend to start the entirely new plaids, stripes, narrow checks, plain Heniettas, Senres, &c. All exquisite desizms and color- ings. For 50. a yard you cannot buy their equals anywhere. THESE 45c. A YARD. THESE 4c. A YARD. THESE 45c. A YARD. THESE 4c. A YARD. THESE 45c. A YARD. THESE 45c. A YARD. FOR 89.00 EACH—25 Very Handsome Dress Robes in deautiful and new spring effects. @10.00 is the regular price. FOR $15.00 EACH—12 Very Elezant Dress Robes, camel's hair effects, in Plaids, Stripes and Brocades. $18.00 would be a low price for then. FOR 60c. A YARD—Our own importation of Stripes and Plaids in very handsome effects. Extremely stylish. 75e. is the usual price of these, and that is lower than you can buy the same class of woods for elsewhere. FOR 6%e. A YARD—24inch Black Silk Brocade Grenadine. 90c. is the price everywhere. ‘The above prices for the TWO DAYS’ SALE ONLY— Weduesday and Thursday. Take the chance. OUR GREAT CURTAIN SALE contains wonders of ‘value. Give the department a look when in the store. A S Mast 2 s%s BE AURIS POPULAR SHOPPING PLACE, SEVENTH STREET. 1 “Tue Conrorts» In the good old days of yore when our ancestors ““laid them down to sleep” it was not on any such ar- tistically draped couches as the present reneration en- Joy. Plain. undecorated comfort—the result of the tireless toiline of the frugal housewife. But Deco- rated Bed Coverings have wrown to the proportion of an tniatuation. Comfort is sheathed im novel taste. ‘The demand has brought « supply that steps abead of pect to find. PREADS-full size— $1, $115, for extra size. Now, that is not much, 64 84 104 7 $1. 81.15. ——MARSFILLES QUILTS—leaders at $2, $2.50 ‘These are good ones, but there are still better nt $54.500, $4, 85, 00 und $8. ROYAL BRITISH MARSEILLES QUILTS Pink and Btue patterns on White—83.50, $4 and @5. ——MICHELINE SPREADS —Red or Biue— v4 14 he 1.25. $1.50. 81.75. ——LIGHT - WEIGHT CHEESE-CLOTH coM- FORTS—-Snow White tied with Pink or Blue-@2. No more for solid colors if youhave # preterence. ‘The finer wrades are more elaborate—they have fiqured outside and plain linings—$3. Fancily cov- ered and lined— 2.30. — Heavier weights from $1 to $3.50. A LITTLE “OFF THE TRACK.” Of course winter BLANKETS have about hed their day for this year—but if it should yay you to buy a vair au keep them over—seeins to us it would be good economy todo it. We have done our share in the cut- ting. There is not a price left that represents the value. And there ars not so very many Blankets, cither—so it $6 *‘read and run” if you want a “‘erumb of comfort.” ‘The SUMMER BLANKETS soon needed—areewalt- img your attention—Whitney's are the best. 10-4, 21-4 and 12-4 at from 96 to $10. patr makes owner: ship easy. STRAY STRAWS. -—-LAP ROBES_(carriage use)—@1 to 88. W. A. Pisce &, Uo... ART ‘The balance of our stock off Bric-a-hrae, comprising choice pieces of Derby, Worcester, Dolton, Puinten, ‘Meissen, Teplits, Hungarian and Servres Ware, also Onyx Tables, Cabinets, Statuary, Bronzes and Pedes- tals, must be closed out, as we wish to make room for ew goods in the spring. To accomplish this we bave ecided to make prices the incentive of purchase, We have not taken cost into consideration. Some eleraut pieces valued at $30 have been reduced to $25. Fine Imported Vases, which sold for $20 and 625, have been marked down to $10 and $12, and so the entire stock ‘has been reduced to such figures as will tempt any one who may have a home to decorate or a present to make, CUT PRICES THIS WEEK ONLY. i EARLY BUYERS WILL FIXD SOME EX- CEPTIONALLY GOOD VALUES IX OUR AD- VANCE OPENING OF BLACK SILK GREX- ADINES THIS WEEK. Nowhere ise in this city can there be found such « gathering of high-class MOURNING DRESS GOODB, 28 well 8 every other description of BLACK DRESS FABRICS. Do you doubt this statement? Take ‘look at our Superb Black Dress Goods stock ‘and@-you will think es we do. The simple fact ‘that this is the only house in Weshington that makes a specialty of Mourning Dress Goods 1s {tm iteelt convincing testimony to every observer. BLACK SILK GRENADINE will be one of ‘the most important dress fabrics in the market for the coming soxson. Fashion has been lean- in that way for several years, and however Great the demand may be we are prepared to meet it. On our counter today will be found all Of the choicest and newest styles of Grenadines, “& oO tuctuding the specials mentioned below. a 8 33 Black fron Frame Grenadiness,@1.:25 yan. * ‘eo Go 2S Black Iron Frame Grenadines, in a better quality, for @1.50 yard. Biack Linch Surah Stripe Grenadines, all silk, for #1 yard. Biack i-inch Satin Stripe Grenadines, all silk, for $1 yard. Black Brocade Grenadines, ail silk, for $1.25 FATT KYF RRR ER RER th & Fe jie ER RR _ E E'e 4 Black Checked Greuadincs, all silk, for $1.25 R ERR ELE yest. Cd Biack Striped Grenadines for #1.25 yard.8 83 Black Honey-comb Grenadines, all silk, BP FP for $1.25 yard. Black Horry comb Grenadines, all silk, better o3 8 i A a a quality, for $1.50 yurd. bf fu Mh finn G ER Black Silk and Wocl G.easdin sfor $1.30 Ge HE MA EE RRS} yard. Black Camels’ Hair Grenadines, $1.25 yard. ‘Black Plaid Grenadines for $2 yard. This assortment of Grenadines are att of the newest and beat weaves and are ull guaranteed to be the very best black. A VERY STRONG AND NEAT BLEACHED RAT- TAN CHILD'S HIGH CHAIR, WITH CLOSE- WOVEN CANE BOTTOM AND BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED BACK, WITH A POLISHED TABLEIN FRONT, GIVEN AWAY WITH EY#RY BABY CARRIAGE at R. GOLDSCHMID, 1007-1000 F ST. N.W. SPECIAL BABY CARRIAGE SALE TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1891. LATEST DESIGNS, LARGEST ASSORTMENTS, LOWEST PRICES. ALL CARRIAGES GUARANTEED. SEE OTHER DEALERS’ @16 AND #18 CAR- RIAGES. WE HAVE THE SAME FOR $14.98 AND E YOU “FREE OF CHARGE” A BEAUTIFUL “CHILD'S RATTAN HIGH CHAIR," WITH CANE BOTTOM AND POLISHED TABLE IN FRONT. YOU SHOULD EXAMINE OUR LINE BEFORE PURCHASING. New Annvars Ixy Novesry Laces. Handsome White Silk Chantilly Lace, 15 inches deep, in rich and elaborate pattern, en- tirely new. Our special price, $1.58 yard. ‘White Sik Chantilly Lace in a new and very dainty pattern, 11 inches wide. Our special price, $1 yard. White silk Chantilly Lace in a very elaborate pattern, 9 inches wide. Our special Price, $1.38 yard. Crepe Lisse, in White and Black, 4} inches deep, with scalloped edge, finished with heavy embroidery silk. Our special price, 37. yard. BOW KNOT LACE, in Black und Gold Thread, 44 inches wide. Our special price, S0c. yard. Black Silk Chantilly Lace, richly interwoven with Gold Thread, 43¢inches deep. Our special price, 75c. yard. Black Silk Chantilly Lace, in an entirely new design, Ginches deep. Our special price, 46c. yard. Black Silk Chantilly Lace, ins very rich pat- tern, 4) inches deep. Our special price, 34c. yard. ‘The New Black Silk “Ia Tosca Lace, very heavy quality, 33 inches deep. Our special price, 75e. yard. ame as above, 2 inches deep, Sic. yard. 2, GOLDSCHMID, 1007-1000 F ST. N.W. fem pERRbbhbhLALERLLAALEDAAELLLERLL Noverry Neck Rinpox. Inanentirely new style, best quality, in shad- ings of Pink, L. Blue, White, Black. Our spe- cial price, Iie. yard. NOVELTY NECK RIBBON, with loop edge, extra heavy quality, in all shades and combina tions, tu all 25 different colors. Our special price, 20c. yard. W. A. PIERCE & CO., Buccemors to E.G. Davis, 719 Market Space, Cor. Sth st. it 15 Pex Cenr, 15 Pee Cesr. FOR ONE WEEK, Beginning Monday, Feb. 23, we shall haves clearing sale on Ladies’, Men's, Misses’ and Children's Shoes, which will give all au opportunity to buy fine Shoes at a discount of 15 percent. This is a clearing sale to make room for our spring goods that wil! svou arrive. ‘This sale will be for one week onl. Posxers) Or Bazrmone. We are running excursions every day this ‘week over both the B. and P. and the B. and ©. ratlroads. You can come by one road or the other every hour of the day. See the time tables. You will purchasea round-trip ticket for $2, and if you buy goods of us to the amount of $5, or over, we will give you & refund of eighty (80) cents, which will bring your fare to our established rate of 81.20. You saw the constellation of valnes wo Published in last Saturday and Sunday's Papers. Some things needed in your family were there. We shall be very pleased to see you personally, if you come over, but if it is inconvenient to do so, your orders by mail will command our prompt and definite at- tention. Personal or mail purchases will be delivered at your residence free of charge. W, H. KENEASTER & CO., Shoe Parlors, 1115 F st. n.w. 15 PER CENT. {fe21-3¢) 15 PER CENT. Canuant & Lewy WILL OFFER SPECIAL VALUES IN BLACK DRESS GOODS. Black Cashmeres at 25, 50, 62%, 75, 85e. and SLs yard. Black Wool Henriettas at 60, 6234, 75, Bic. and #1. Silk Warp Henriettas (Eeroid’s and Priestly’s) at BSc., $1, 81.25, $1.50, $1.75, #2 and $2.50 Our display of real imported French and ayard. the chotcest of American Millinery is being Ge en Te., $1 continued this week, with plano recitals Priestly's Black Dress Goods in all the new fancy weaves, daily in our pariors from 9:30 till 6 o'clock. Ate bed and Silk Warp Nun's ‘Velling, $1 to $2.50 yard. ‘We have just received another lot of our Famous 50c. White Unlaundered Shirt, made of New York mills cotton, linen bosom, bands POSNERS, and cuffs, reinforced back and front. ‘A first- class Shirt. Only 50c. Sizes, 1235 to 18. BALTIMORE. CARHART & LEIDY, 928 7th and 706 K sts. n.w., 21 © PHILADELPHIA STORE. Anz You Tarserxo- $8 BUYING A NEW CARPET, od BUYING A SUITE OF CHAMBER FUR- a] ~ NITURE, Eaux Srara Srvies. BUYING A SUITE OF PARLOR FURNI- ee RE BP cca SRR Sagem |PP mm ee or a wu A ¢ selection of sesh BONNETS AND HATS OR ARE YOU THINKING OF PARIS A! NDOS Houses. WONDERFUL SUCCESS, 22-3 FURNISHING A HOUSE, THEN KEEP YOUR BUSINESS EYE ON THE CASH BARGAINS aT WRITERS’ CRAMP CURED AND NERVOUS, MUSCULAR AND RHEUMATIC AFFECTIONS, ‘W. H. HOEKE'S, bse ped mehr fo18-1m Sth and Penns. ave, HILL'S PATENT MAGNETIC PEN HOLDER, A short trial proves this. Sold by popular dealers. Also mailed to any address ‘on receipt of price. Add 10 cents extra and we register and guarantee safe delivery. Address HILL BRUSH co. » Mane. fo2) T. B. EE ts: Wide, 1996 and "ool Mixed Dress Guoda, in all colors, extra wide, x ¢ case more Light and Dark Calico, in reninants, soil siting Tutte Lien of the fae ‘One caso Best Fruit of the Loom Mlesched Cotton, & Sox aio HOOVER & SNYDER, 2917 Pennsylvania ave. Suovipen Cares Axp Jackets, year. WOOL SEAL, ASTRACHAN, MARTEX And few other Capes in stock at prices lower than they, can be manutactured for. Genuine baneins on the balance of our Fer stock. 0) fe gedier tine Tm Sealskin, plain and trimmed, at closing out prices. They are cheaper now than they will be next S.C. Horenmsox. g 907 PENXSYLVAXIA AVENUE. ‘TRE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE ORESS MAKING DEP ART: MENT IN WASHINGTON. FINEST GRADE OF LADIES’ COSTUMES. CHOICE MATERIALS, EXCLUSIVE PATTERNS IN DRESS GOODS. EFFICIENT FITTING. DRAPING AND FINISHING. JACKETS MADE TO ORDER BY HIGH-CLASS TAILOR. RICH MILLINERY. BPACIOUS SHOW ROOMS. tem PROMPTNESS. Crownen From Moray Tix, Nicer. BUSIER THAN EVER. OUR LOSSES ARE GREAT, BUT THE GOODS MOVE. CURTAINS AND UPHOLSTERY GOODS. LACES. yards long; were 87.50; now oh 58 pee pes 3 Lace, 33 yards long ; were 86; now $3. "Peat eee es aoe EST Point ace, 336 yarde; were #18; 10 pair Trish Point. Reduced from @6 to 64. Ras 7 jue Lave. rae ge b | i ‘tnd yards ani agured, nee Portieres. Reduced from $22 to Turkey, Red Damask jn st Reduced” trons 20'to iSeke pat anle Burmese Drapery Cloth; worth Silk Frinwes: 10 cts, per yard; former Ti Price 25, 30 and sw 1,000 Bamps for seats: otchntre at 1,25, asad SOs each ns PAN es CARPETS, RUGS, ke. Aree tot SR jugs left. Price ae muette Ottoman foquette Haseucke at Ga 2 OL all-wool Ingrains, made, laid and lined, BETA. Jor one week cinlys ‘Quality Moquette Carpet. Re- to $1 per yan. 10%. TRG. 71, 0034, 67. 375, 40. 2154 eat Pive Frame Body Brussels, Ro- to: are Table, oxidized tri . Reduced from 814 to ‘aie. iuced trom 48 t ‘Lables. Reduced from $4 to. Chair, wood seat. JULIUS LANSBURGH, 13TH AND F STs. Fonsrrons, CARPETS, MATTINGS, BABY CARRIAGES. ‘The secret of successful housekeeping lies in one's ability to combine the Greatest Comfort with the least possible outlay of Ready Money. OUR EQUITABLE CREDIT SYSTEM, RECOGNIZING THIS Fact, offers all housekeepers of undoubted reliability any article in our ine upon such conditions us their in- come may determine the most convenient, granting you all the while the use and enjoyment of every com- fort and pleasure without one cent of additional cost. HOUSE & HERRMANN'S CASH AND CREDIT HOUSES, 917, O21 and 923 7th st., and @27 and 636 Mass. ave. n.w. cREDIT. fe7-3m Dowr You Kuow. ‘Those who daye and are Tull of ‘Don't you know, SOLE AGENCY FOR THE PEERLESS WHITNEY CARRIAGES, RANGING FROM $8 TO $30 UPON on installments have many working BUDGET OF COMMERCIAL NEWR. DO YOU NEED A WRAPPER: ‘Weare closing out odds and ends of cor tain numbers, of which but few remain in order to make room for our epring arrivals. ‘These offered in this special wale are all thie ‘Year's goods, weli made, perfect Sitting, full Jength. Each and every Wrapper eo offered fee bargain 12 FIGURED SATTEEX Wrappers, with esque beck, full skirt, Fedora vest and high sleeves, sizes 3-30, 4-38, 4-40 and 12. FORMER PRICE, $2.98; ROW 81.50. ONLY 2 FIGURED SATTEEN WRAP. PERS, with princess back, solid color, Fe- dora front and bell sleeves, Sizes 36 and 38. FORMER PRICE, $2.73; NOW $1.49. ‘2 OUTING CLOTH WRAPPERS, striped ‘Biue and White. Sizes 38 and 40. FORMER PRICE, $3.96; NOW 81.98. ‘35 GINGHAM WRAPPERS, with princess back, Fedora front of Chambray and bell sleeves. Sizes 232, 34, 36, 38 and 40. FORMER PRICE, @1.96; NOW 61.48. 8CALICO WRAPPERS, with Mother Hub- bard front, watteau plaited back. FORMER PRICE, 61.30; NOW 98e. 2 dozen Gingham Suite, full tucked skirt, round yoke of Chambray and high sleeves. FORMER PRICE, $2.25; NOW $1.50. ‘We also call your attention to our Princess Cashmere Wrappers, in all solid colors, 81.48; Black and Gray, $1.50, and Striped, 81.68. FRENCH GINGHAM WRAPPERS, t= Bleck and White, all sizes, $2.24. ‘Avon all these special occasions an early Fesponse is imperative. Wrapper Department—Second Fleer. Ah PLE gts fh ERE Ss a A NOUN BR. U RRR GGG BBB UU RR ‘ode HOH at a B. ray ak BR RRR O O Sars ep ER “oo xT 420, 422, 424, 496 SEVENTH ST. Jouxsoxs & Lurrazis. ‘We have placed on sale today someof the latest styles in LADIES’ SPRING-WEIGHT CLOTH “REEFERS.” These garments were made by one of the leading manufacturers in this line and are worthy your inspection. AT “FIVE DOLLARS.” ‘We offer an All-wool Cloth “REEFER,” colors Navy Blue, Tan and Biack, some trimmed with gold tinsel cord and some with self-colored cord,at only $5. FOR “SEVEN DOLLARS.” ‘You can buy an elegantly trimmed Stockinet Cloth JACKET, Biack only, sizes 32to 38, at #7. ‘Two styles of Biack **REEFERS,” Clay's diagonal cloth and bound with mohair braids, silk facing, &e., at only $10. WET WEATHER REQUISITES. ‘You'll need s GOSSAMER or RAIN COAT these times if you want to keep dry. Ladies’ ELECTRIC and BLACK CIRCULARS at “CONNEMERAS.” Reduced to ‘Striped Lexvey Fon Evear Oxe 99,000 WORTH OF CHOICE SILK HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR TO BE RETAILED AT LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICES, SILK GARTERS, WITH RIBBON BOWS AND SILVER BUCKLES, FOR ONLY 44 CHNTS4 PAIR. FP-For several reasons the sale of snch Inxuries as ‘Silk Underwear end Hosiery has not been apeteat thin ‘season asiast, The Palaia Royal having prepared foran imereaned trade, finds iteelf with a jus stock, val- ed at nearly $0,000, which t= to be Let Brices that will enabie every one to indulge in what 4 gemer- ally looked on as a luxury. PRICES OF SILK VESTS. ‘We will quote prices, but don't juge the goods ‘until you have seen them. The price asked is seldom an indication of the quality. Silk Underwear ix» luxury and dealers—especially the dealers whore busi- ‘ness is largely credit—are apt to make the price ac cord with the purchasers pocket book. To ilustrate Our cash business has enabled us to offer for $2.68 each the same ribbed Silk Vests as judend worth 23.50 by certain merchants who credit nearly half of ‘their customers. Again, the ribbed Silk Vests—called ‘silk, but really Lisle and silk mined—have retailed ¢en- erally at G8 cents; the Palais Royal price has always been 47 cents. You see that you can't judge the qual- ity by the price. Our claim is that at our regular prices we have offered better quality than is usual, #0 that THE REDUCED PRICES MAKE THIS SILK UNDERWEAR THE CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED 1X THIS CITY. Kegs: | Se: | BBS] SESS! SEG | SER ‘We ask particular attention to the Vests reduced from 75 to5 cents, These are ail pure silk, come in sil sizcs, from smallest to larcest, without extra chante for extra sizes. The colors: Pink, Bine, Cream, Lav- ender and Black. You need to take thene Vests in your hand—to note the weight. the finish, the colors. If YoU will do likewise with the 98 cent vests of e:sewhere you'll be puzzled to decide which ts best. ‘Thur, though we only advertise: 75 cent Silk Veatefur 59 cents, you see You are really offered the wenal {CENT VESTS FOR 50 CENTS. We repeat: Youcan't ndge by a price list. See the Silk Vests we offer Sic. 61.39, 61.79 and $2.48 each. 2,083 PAIRS OF SILK HOSE. ‘What we suid above of Silk Vests applies also to Silk Hose. Take. for instance, the celebrated *"C. G.” Silk Hose. You know that Charies Gervaise will not cllow ‘his initials stamped on inferior goods. You know the confidence you have in hose marked “*C. G." and you know the price usually asked. For this sale you are to be offered the wenuine * Silk Hose for ONLY 73 CENTS A PAIR. No mean assortment of styles or shades. We show them in plain and boot patterns, combining the following: Six shades of Tans, six Grays, four Reds,four Browns, four Greens, Pink, Sky Biue, Lavender, Cream, White, Yellow, Gendarme, Sahnon, Maborany and a Fast Black. 750. a pair. But really the cheapest are the most expensive. Here are Heavy Raw Silk Hose marked €2.08 but of. fered at €2.79 that will cost you 83.50 a pair elee- where. As much could be said for other styles. COLORED SILK HOSE. Regwar prices | Ric. | 9Re. | 81.59) $2 Reduced prices | soe. | tax. | $1200) $3.50 BLACK SILK HOSE. Se. 181 | 91.25) 91.75 j 92. Riciacea'prices|S3e: [$e SB ES Roruler prices | $2.00) $3.18) $2.48) 94.08 Eofucea peices $2.90] Shi6) $95 / SES 5a" Have any other three stores combined as lange OF as varied a stock of Black Silk Hoss? THR PALAIS ROYAL (Continned below. Heangvanrers For Laces. “You are headquarters for Dress Trimmings and Laces.” Sonaid one of the leading modistes of this city, Wecan have no better indorsement. *"Head- quarters” doesn’t mean only that the Palais Royal prices are correct, but that the variety @f the latest noveltion is unusually complete. HAND-MADE TORCHON LACES, We donot the machine made laces in stock, and, therefore, invite your confidence. YoU select, wt Whatever, price, may be ‘Wash well and Wear well. This consideration, Prices range from ti. to a yard, the feature of the new spring stock being the quauti- tes and Variety of the priced laces, ‘winch, however, will be found below prevailing quotations for equal qualities. MEDICIS LACES. ‘Ladies’ Cloth-faced, Striped and Plaid ‘*CONNEME- RAS" at €2 and $2.50. Ladies’ Striped and Plaid Cloth-faced “RAIN COATS,” with cape and sleeves. Reduced to $4.50. Children's Electric Circulars, sizes 36 to 48, oniy one dollar (81). Children’s Striped Connemeras, with cape, at $1.50. Children’s Cloth-faced “*RAIN COATS,” with cape and sleeves, only $2.25. All our GOSSAMERS are guaranteed water-proof and the prices the lowest. ‘We have recently fitted up our second floor for the sale of these goods. JOHNSON & LUTTRELL'S POPULAR PRICED DRY GOODS HOUSE, ‘713 Market Space, AT PRICES THAT BEAR COMPARISON WITH THOSE ADVERTISED BY OTHERS. TRAVELING SATCHELS. Canvas Club Satchels, leather trimmed, nickel eu d e & Hl ¥ ith 7 Ha F B i ; LACE DRAPERY NETS. (48 inches wide.) designs jn Black Lace are lanre coin ce Tang from cents 10 6240. ‘THE PALAIS ROY, ote F ° W. M. Suversa & Suse. 929 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. WE ARF SHOWING THR HANDSOMEST LINE OF SILKS VELVETS AND CHOICE DRERS GOODS To BE FOUND IX ANY STORE IN THIS CITY OR ELAEWHERE. THOSE IN SEARCH OF NEW AND STYLISH GOODS FOK STREET OR ROUSE WEAR WILL FIND IN OUR RSTABLISH- MENT STYLES THAT ARE RICH, RARE AND RACY, QUALITIES UNSURPASSED, ASSORTMENT AND QUANTITIES OF DR- SIGNS UNPQUALED. WE HAVE NEVER SHOWN SUCH A MAGNIFICENT LINE OF DRESS FABRIQUES. W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, ONE PRICE. $19 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUB, You Ane Ixvrren To Arrexn Tat 00, °° ° VEERHOFF'S GALLERIRS, gs TT Se, Tt ‘Se of ot FEBRUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 2% INCLUSIVE. ‘There will be on exhibition in the CENTER GALLERY CHOICE CANVASSES: ‘By Muncakay, Henner, Jacque, Jacquet, Diag, ‘Zieun and many vthern, In the FRONT GALLERY there willbe found ARTISTS’ PROOFS and PLAIN PRINTS by modern etchers and engravers. ‘The REAR GALLERY CONTAINS WATER COLORS and FAC SIMILES by forewn aad ‘American artists. ‘The inspection of the art-ioving public is especially invited. fea Tur 1 gS8g COO HH ERE ce rE a P i am fo ih EE Ek ¥ cou Hn FER a i. A SNS 00 $s i c& FRE gs BP IN WASHINGTON. NEW TESTIMONIALS. 2. W. CLARK ‘The most agreeable and efficient of all meth- (0s for sdministering COD LIVER O1L. Every ingredient in it ie kaown and CONTRIBUTES ‘TO THE NOURISHING AND CURATIVE QUALITIES OF THR O11. {Other druggists may make tt ss well—perhare etter. We take pride in it because of its local origin and arknowledwed merit. We select the best materials, prepare it freabily aud offer it be ‘Fou in any Geaired quantity. ‘W. 8. THOMPBOX,