Evening Star Newspaper, May 9, 1891, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C, SATURDAY. MAY 9, 4 THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON: ..May 9, 1901. cannot fail to produce favorable results upon the schools, both public ment here of several universities, each having peculiar plan and field of operations, but drawing students and ideas from every part of the Union, must deeply affect the educational systems in the states and territories as well as that of the District of Columbia. Joined to the and newspaper press is ever improving, by quickening, refining, deepening and broaden- ing the public thought, the volume and value of intelligence in the country. The sneer of the great Seotch review, “Who reads an Ameri- can book?” is met by the counter interrogation seventy years later, “Who does not read the best American books?” The American illus- trated magazine and the American daily news- paper are easily each chief of its class. Al- ready the better sort of oar college work is respected abroad in the circles of science, scholarship and culture. These proud indices of progress are not to be darkened by any cloud on the horizon such as that cast by a swarm of vicious ignorance from other lands. ‘The American school, the American home. the American altar, the American temple of lib- erty—these stand for everything valuable in this broad and goodly land, and #0 shall they stand, under the smile of Providence, forever. ——<$<oeo—_ It seems probable that by the substitution of a bill prepared by the Newfoundland delegates in England for the Knutsford coercion bill, and which substitute is to be adopted by the colo- nial legislature, the strain between the colony Ne one ever comes to Washington without finding something to praise, some unexpected bit of beauty, and this is especially true at this season. Nor does any one ever come, unless it be from a backwoods county where they are guns hangs the future harmony of the republic. ‘When the war is so far in the past that United States Senators are coming from the generation succeeding it, it may be safely predicted that their minds will scarcely revert to the times gotten in the stronger union which a genera- tion has seen grow ont of it ore “The state—it is me,” said Louis XIV. “I alone am master in this country, and noone else,” obser ved William II. A great grandson of the epigrammatic French King found at the keen edge of the guillotine where the state was at the end of the century, and 00, if history be Philosophy teaching by example, will some of the Kaisers discover—perhaps before long— that the masters of Germany are the German people, “and noone else.” It is best for rulers to know something and assume nothing. +2 The numerous forest fires this spring, owing to dry weather, have turned attention to means of prevention. It is claimed that in New York the system of fire wazdens under the state forest commission has saved much valuable timber, and it would seem that «similar pro- Vision in all the states and territories would be of great usefulness. Forewarned is forearmed. ‘The remaining timber and shade should be esrefally busbanded both against the wanton ax and the ravaging fire. ee Mr. Kohlsaat of Chicago has given a statue of Gen. Grant to the city of Galena and Mr. Chauncey M. Depew will deliver the presenta- tion speech. If Mr. Depew will present a statue of Gen. Grant to the city of New York, it is believed Mr. Kohisaat would be willing to deliver the presentation speech. ———j$.+.2 ‘The capital city of Switzerland with 50,000 people has two bundred fountains. In the aame ratio the capital city of the United States should bave one thousand. Most of which she bas yet to secure. + Hereafter when the State Department author- ities seize a pirate ship they should ran her ap into the tall timber somewhere and tie her toe ‘stamp with log chain. more of the hours than in all the preceding sitty years of her life. +. Has anybody seen anything of the Chien tn- sargent steamer Itata going up Rock creek to joim the other elephants in the National Zoo? ++ Delaware is to have a local option law and ft ‘will not discriminate in favor of peach brandy. eatin ene ne rates nsode meee Shee +e ‘Te the victor belong the spoils! Signed: Thayer, governor of Nebraska. 81.80 to $8.60 Untrimmed Strew Hats at 98 conte. Latest Shapes, Latest Colors. | Tur Sarc Sonr PERRY'S. (dre you waterested? ‘Monday we start « low price sale of Un- trimmed Straw Hats—in the latest shapes— imcluding such well-known and populer ‘Hats as the ‘ELITE, BOUQUET, IVANHOE, Sonors, De Leon, Gladys, Edna, Corellt, ‘Vendome, Hyacinth, Carmencits, Par- thenia and various other shapes, the best shapes of the seascn, in the following colors: BLACK, NAVY, BROWN, TAN, wooD AND Gray, IN 91.25 up to $3.50 yard. EMBROIDERED ECRU FLOUNCING — @3.50 8 yard, LACK and WHITE EMBROIDERED FLOUNO- widths—$1.25, $2.15, @3 and 84.50. yard. CHILDREN’S SKIRTINGS—22, 24 and 27 inches deop—50e. to $2.50 yard. CAMBRIC EDGINGS, from an inch tos foot wide— 5e. to $1.35 a yard. Same widths of NAINSOOK and SWISS—c. to 81.152 yard. CAMBRIC, SWISS and NAINSOOK INSERTINGS, from s quarter to five inches wide—10c. to 90c. a yard. IRISH POINT EMBROIDERY 25c. to $1.25. CAMBRIC, SWISS and NAINSOOK ALL-OVER EMBROLDERY—‘7ie. to $2.50. CAMBRIC EMBROIDERIES—from one to ten Anches wide—at 6c., 8., 10c., 1236¢., 15c., 18c., 20c. and 25¢. a yard. “SHORT ENDS" at short prices. Each pattern as you see it will bea revelation of beauty, The hundred uses you can put it to will Milans—Milans with Lace Edge, Fine Lace crowd into your mind—your appreciation of art needle- ‘Straws, Neapolitans and Fancy Effects, ALL aT Worth $2.48, $2.25, $1.98, $1.75 and 01.48. We have the same goods in regular stock at these prices. Don't miss this sale, at 98 CENTS FOR CHOICE. Lay FLOWERS OFFERED aT BARGAIN PRICES DURING THIS HAT SALE. ‘This is the the millinery sale of the ‘season. ‘You should not miss it. Przast Taxs A Nore Or Tan. WALL PAPER DEPARTMENT. Our Wall Paper and Decorative Department is replete with the latest designs and color- ings and isin charge of Mr. Gilbert Elliott, ‘whose ability asan artist in interior decora- tions is known throughout the country. ‘Moderate prices for first-class work is the maxim of this department. DRAPERY DEPARTMENT. ‘We would like to take an order for your Draperies before you leave for the summer— for delivery on your return home. Our taste ‘and ability im this line is fully conceded. CARPET AND FUR CLEANING DEPARTMENT. ‘Weclean thoroughly and we pack with » Preparation which absolutely protects from moths. Prices very moderate. FURNITURE AND FABRIC DEPARTMENT. ‘Wo are still selling off our Odds and Ends in ‘Furniture and Fabrice at extraordinary bar- gains, and we invite your attention to the following articles we will place st your dis- ‘posal today and Monday: Fine lee ‘Table, worth $70, 127'ng Mabomany Carved Desk, cheap at @435, Pa Mahogany Table, cheap st $20, Early English Table, cheap at $14, for $10. ‘The above being really very desirable goods you should come early if you are interested, ‘as they will doubtless command a ready eal, ALEX MILNE, I F ST. XW. Comms Tannexe Storr, 63 TH ST. XW. ‘Branch of 8. Cohen & Co., Boston. We are receiving almost daily new designs in Black ‘Sik Demi ‘with all widthe to match. ‘Prices from 50c. to 64.50 yard. ‘We carry all styes of Velle and Vellings. ‘MALINES, SEWING SILK, Velvet Spot, Beaded, Goid and Silver Dota, Spider Webs, Crepe Rage, fe. ‘Fall assortment of Neck Be Fawn ‘Neck Ruffings; new designe in (Caiffca BuMings, all colors. Another lot of Colored Sik Laces, 4 inches wide, taney colors ab Se syard. ‘4 work will urge you to buy it—the season's changes of clothing will claim {t for decoration—OUR price will make its purchase easy—and then you are fixed. ‘Better look the patterns over at once for a selection. SEATON PERRY, “PERRY BUILDING,” NINTH STREET AND PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. Eat ablished 1840. pty Haxovrorns GREAT SUIT SALE 90.85. Seo what a great bargain you will get by purchasing one of these Suits, ‘Xo other house can show the same goods for less than $15. We bave them in Sack and Cutaway Suits. Someare plain Black and others fancy Cheviots. ‘It will surprise you. Don't delay your purchase, but call early and get one of these remarkably well-made and stylish garments, HAMBURGER'S, @21 Pennsylvania ave. Gl4and 616Cst. nw MATTINGS, BEFRIGERATORS, BABY CARRIAGES, GAS AND VAPOR STOVES. ‘Happiness reigns only where comfortable sur- roundings exist, ‘These are the objects of life and formerly cost fortunes to acquire. Under the saferuard of our EQUITABLE CREDIT SYSTEM ‘Honor takes the place of Wealth and Comfort nestles round the HAPPY HEARTH. ‘Wisdom suggests the outlay of s few dollars ‘as an earnest of your good will, and the balance Will be cheerfully intrusted to your honor for Payment by the week or month, asyour cir cumstances may determine the most convenient. ‘Thus distress and discomfort become strangers to American homes. HOUSE & HERRMANN'S (CASH AND CREDIT HOUSES, 927, 921 and G23 7th st., And 636 Mass. eve. nw. Sole and exclusive agency for the Celebrated Easy-riding Whitney Carriage. fetter Cinmar & Law. 928 7th st. and 706 E st. n.w. A fortunate purchase enables us to offer two reat barvains in Handkerchiefs. 100 dosen Ladies’ Hemstitched and Scalloped ‘Fancy Border Handkerchiefs. ‘These are beeu- tiful goods. Importer’s price wes $1.25 per dozen. We offer them to you st Se. each. 100 dosen Ladies’ Fine Hemstitched Revere ‘nd Scalloped Borders. Never sold less than ‘250. We will offer at 12346. each. Aline of choite styles of Hemstitchea Flounc- ings in % and full lengths at greatly reduced Prices. All-eilk Drapery Nets. A great bargain st §1 ‘ver yard. ‘Black Chantilly Lace Flouncings 9 inches and 12 tnches wide. ‘Shantong Pongees and Mousselines. Former Price was 180, We have them all marked 12340. per yard. my9 PHILADEPHIA STORE. Mie ZENS SR, Cras Sea st. 8 - —o— IT WAS AN EXTRAORDINARY OCCASION THAT CAUSED SEVEN OF ‘THE PALAIS ROYAL BUYERS TO VISIT NEW YORK THIS WEEK. THE RESULTS ARE TO BE EXTRAORDINARY. THE PUBLIC MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE SEASON 18 NEARLY OVER WITH THE IMPORTERS OF DRESS GOODS, LACES, ETC., OR THAT FEW BUYERS ARE IN THE ‘WHOLESALE MARKETS OWING TO THE DULL SPRING TRADE, GEN- RAL WITH RETAILERS. ‘THE PALAIS ROYAL'S REPRESENTATIVES HAVE TAKEN EVERY AD- VANTAGE OF THE OCCASION. NEARLY $20,000 WORTH OF NEW GOODS WILL BE ON EXHIBITION MONDAY, WHICH WILL BE SOLD AS BOUGHT, AT AN AVERAGE! DISCOUNT OF 33% PER CENT. DRESS GOODS, TRIMMINGS, LACES, EMBROIDERIES, FLOWERS, PARA- SOLS, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR, NECKWEAR, GLOVES, LEATHER GOODS AND FANS ARE THE DEPARTMENT: 'S REPRESENTED. DETAILS BELOW: Exrnaonpmasr Bazaars Ix Laces. ‘Several thousand dollars’ worth of new Laces will be shown Monday, comprising even better bargains than | offered last Monday. Pre-eminently first are the 42- ineb-wide Biack Lace Flouncings at ONLY 81.19 A YARD. WE PLEDGE OUR WORD THAT THESE | FLOUNCINGS HAVE NEVER BEFORE SOLD AT ‘LESS THAN $1.7 A YARD, and that they are extra _ ood value at that price. The design of the fleur de Misse with the renaissance border is aristocratic in every sense of the word. See and handle these flounc- ings, that's all wo ask, unless it és that you never again delieve or read the advertisements of The Palais Royal should you find we have exaggerated one tota im our statement? THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) ONLY 85c. YARD. ‘Think of it! Warranted All-silk Lace Net, 48 inches wide, with the fashionable Louis XVI or bow knot de- sign, FOR ONLY 8 CENTS A YARD. Of course this net was never made to sell at that price, nor were the other twenty-three pieces offered at the following Prices: at $1 and $1.25. yard you will admit. Even the 59. Nets are guaranteed all pure silk. We promise and ‘will have extraordinary bargains on Monday. ‘THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) Dem-Frovxcrxes Very Curar. ‘These Laces are being taken out of the cases at time of writing. Inthe hurry and excitement the writer has probably overlooked or not seen the-best bargains. Here are what he noticed: 15-inch wide Black Chantilly Lace, 14-inch wide Floral Thread Lace. 81.25 yard 10 pieces White Silk Chantilly Laces, in fleur de lisse Patterns, are = great bargain; 3% inches wide, 22 cents; 5 inches, 25 cents; 7 inches, 48 cents, and 15 inches wide, 80c. yard. Polka Dots and Flowers, in White Silk Lace, 03 inches, 65 cents ; 43 inches, 35 cents a yard. Lovely designs in White silk Thread Lace, 145 inches wide, only $1.35 a yard. Bow Knots in Oriental Lace, 16 inches, 68 cents; 10 inches, 48 cenge; 734 inches, 55c. a yard. ; ‘THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) 150. Bisce Sux Laces. Here are eight designs of Black Silk Thread and Chantilly Laces that would positively be cheap at 25¢. Expensive-looking patterns, soft and yielding, non- creasing silk, widths from 3 to Sinches. Only fifteen pleces of these, so that there will be # scramble for them at Lic. a yard. ‘THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) Lovery Laces For 25c. ‘Monday's special attraction will be the Black Silk ‘Laces, from to Ginches wide, for 25c. The early visitors will be amply rewarded. The combination .1ot includes many others besides the Black Laces. White Silk Chantilly Laces, 4 to 6 inches wide. ‘Twenty beautiful patterns in Oriental Laces from 4 toBinches wide. Six desicnsof Valenciennes Lace, 43 inches wide. Twenty patterns of All-linen and guaranteed Hand-made Torchon Laces. Irish Point Laces from 4% to 63 inches wide. All-silk Cream Fodora Laces. Besatiful iunitations of Duchess Lace. All at 250. e yard, THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) Fasxcx Frowsns Ar Low Paices. ‘Very large and choice wreaths and bunches of the ‘Dest French Flowers have been secured to sell at prices no higher than usually charged for the meager in size ‘and inferior in quality domestic goods. Lilace, in White and Lavender, 48. ‘Wreaths of Clover, in Pink, White, Yellow and Lilac, at Be. ‘Wreaths of Lilac, in White, Pink, Lavender and Yel- low, 98c. ‘Wreaths and Clusters of Berries with Foliage, $1.15. Bunches of Mignonette, 75 and 98c. ‘Wreaths of Cowslips at 98. Silk Poppies (6 in bunch, with buds), 35c. Morning Glories, €1.25, 1.50. $1.98 (all colors). Special lot Roses, with long stems, in Jacqueminot, Pink and Yellow, at 10c. ‘Crushed Roses, all shades, 19, 48 and 68. ‘THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) . Rissoxs Ar Low Prices. S-inch Millinery Ribbons in Gauze, with Polka Dot and Grenadine effects, latest colorings, 40 and 60c. Special lot of Black Silk Fancy Ribbons, 4 inches ‘wide, at 360. ‘New styles in Black and White, 3 inches in width, at 25 and 3ic. Special lot number? G.G. Silk Ribbons with em- wroidered edge, for neck and sleeves of dress, at 10c. ; in Black with Yellow edge; Black with White edge, and plain White and Cream. ' SASH RIBBONS. 2@4nch extra quality Black @. G. Silk Ribbon, 980, Regalar price, $1.50. 15-inch Surah Sash Ribbon, in Navy, Light Blue and Pink, st 500. a yard. 4 THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) Groves Ar Revvcen Parces, ‘No limit es to quantity. Our object is to induce you ‘to supply yourself for your summer trip on Monday. 91.50 *‘Palais Royal” Gloves for 61.35. Best quality ‘Undressed Kid, four buttons; all the latest Tans, Grays, Mode and White. Every psir warranted. ‘Tried on st our risk. (‘$1.85 Mousqectaires for $1.98. White, Bleck and ‘all the scarce shades. The Palais Koyal's $1.85 ‘Mousquetaires are too well known to need detalla. ‘FOR 8 CENTS A PAIR. Choice of our 61 White Chamois Mousqustaires, Ge. Genuine Pigekin or Biarrits Mousquetaires, 96c. ‘Undressed Kid Mousquetaires, in White, Black, Grays, ‘Tana, &e., 000. 4-button French Kid Gloves, in Fast ‘Black and all colors, all ot 69 cents e pair for Monday. Sux Frasa Ixpr Poxcers, An impressive name for s cotton fabric, but it tells exactly the character of the goods. The designs and colorsend the draping qualities are so like the $1 | India Silks that they are well named Silk Finish India | Pongees. The price—123c. & yard—may condemn them with those who judge without seeing. We want you to see this fabric, and in order to stimulate your curiosity and test your judgment we have filled the | large center window with these and other goods. The | only sign you will see im the window reads as follows: A PUZZLE. Some of the fabrice dieplayed in this window are $1 India Silks, others are the advertised 50e. Silks, while others are the 1236. WHICH 18 WHICH? ‘You will find that the 123. Pongees, with Black grounds and flowers in natural colors, are so like sim!- lar styles of $1 India Silks that you will really be Puzzled to learn which is which. And so with the Polka Dots. ‘These hints to those who habitually procrastinate: First. Our buyer secured the last 200 pieces of these Pongees and more cannot be obtained. Second. Though we will show on Monday no less than 38 different design 8, the best patterns will be the first to go. THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) Wass Suxs Ar Sprrciat Prices. ‘The importer called the following ‘*Remnants" and sold accordingly : ‘817 each for six dress lengths (15 yards) White Fig- ured Japanese Silks. ‘Chese are the best quality manu- factured and should retail at $25 the pattern. 9 each for eight dress lengths (15 yards) White Japanese Silk. This quality has never before retailed at less than 85cr a yard. You save $3.75 on a dress. Stripe Wash Silks that are extra value at 75 cents are tobe offered at G¥cents a yard. The reason for this reduced price is that there are only ten designs to select from, in Black, White and Colors. THE PALAIS ROYAL, (Continued below.) Gixonams, Cuattzes Ax FLANNELETTES. ‘Whytlaw's Celebrated Seotch Ginghams in the latest designs and colorings; Half-wool Challies in few but new and choice Fatterns; and, the Flannelettes at 125 cents, which are identical in designs and colors to the best Flannels. THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) Goor Brack Sixs Cuzar. Weopen Monday twelve pieces of Black Japanese Silks that are unquestionably the best values offered in | this city. In fact, with the exception of the New York firm that secured the companion pieces, we have the BEST VALUE POSSIBLE TO PROCURE ANY- WHERE. 24 inches wide for 75e. a yard. 27 inches wide for rad. 30 inches wide for 1.25 a yard. The following, while not such extraordinary bar gains as the above quoted, are unusually xood quali- ties for the prices, almost too good for foundations of the lace dressea we advertise, 20-inch Biack Surah Silk, 50c. yard. 227-4nch Black Surahs, 682. and 75c. yard. 20-inch Black Faille Silks, G8c. yard. Samples will be cheerfully furnished. If sent to out of town iriends please ask them to orderat once. Only ten pieces and no more can be procured to seil at these THOSE 50c. INDIA SILKS. All sizes, White polka dots, but the only ground colors remaining are Navy, Golden Brown, Gray, ‘China Blue and Black. Not more than two pieces of ‘any one style. Place them by the side of our $1 India Silks and you will sce a difference, separate them and unless you are a good judge you will hesitate before you decide which is the 59 cent and which the 1 Silk. The reason is that the cheaper Silks are really worth nearer $1 than 59 cents a yard. (Continued below.) aa» Sa ee Do You Wear Brac: We want Judges of quality to see these special lots of Biack Wool Dress Goods. If you haven't confidence in your ability to judge, ask for samples and make comparison with what you'll be shown elsewhere at the same prices. Priestley's 45-inch Light-weight Batiste, 98c. yard. Priestiey’s 42-inch Silk Warp Clairette, $1.25 yard. Priestley's 42-inch Summer Convent Cloth, $1.25 x 42 Lf youcet samples elsewhere ace that Priestley's are given you. You wul notice "“B. Priestley & Co.” ‘in gold letters on the under salvedge of the genuine goods. We, and doubtless you, have sometimes thought that one has to pay forthe name of Priestley. Here warranted Fast Black All-pure the appearance of Priestley's hizher priced 42-inch Black All-wool Batiste, 75c. yard. 40-inch Black All-wool Albatross, 680. yard. #2inch All-wool Nun’s Veiling, 75c. yard. 40-inch All-wool Nun's Veiling, 50c. yard. THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) Dazss Tannaxes You Reoume. At the time of writing this advertisement morning-—the new Dress Tristuings were ail in tt cases on the sidewalk. will see the ‘morning goods onthe counters and shelves. Wecan promise Price surprises for the Dress you require in frie edges of Jet, . Special bargains Silk and Tinsel, Steel, Jet and Steel, Gold, Silver, Goldand Silver, Jet and Gold, also Silk Feather ‘Edges in all; THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) Enxwromenms Or Aut Kiros. are some " 900 ‘Wool ety were im summer weight, that have all | ALL-WOOL SIDE BAND ood. 1891-SIXTEEN PAGES, W. A. Prencs & Co. ‘Buccessore to BG. Davia, THE BUSIEST SPOT IN OUR HOUSE, OURBLACK DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT, 18 ATTRACTIVE ALL THE YEAR ROUND. ‘IT IS DOUBLY 80 NOW. BLACK DRESS FABRICS have evary season for their own. ‘They are always wanted. always needed. The ‘wearer ever has a neat and dressy appesr- ance. Youget more for your money in Black Drees Goods than you can in amy color. The place to buy BLACK GOODS is the house that make them a SPECIALTY, and OURS IS THE ONLY HOUSE IN THIS CITY does it. Naturally we give them more attention, and as result we have a better selection and choicer styles, HERE YOU will always GET THE BEST and most RELIABLE MAKES at the CLOSEST POSSIBLE prices. Here are afew CHOICE WEAVES for SUMMER in DESIR- ABLE Black Dress Fabrics. LUPIN'S BLACK NUNS! VEILING, 40 inches wide, extra value, Sie. a yard. LUPIN'S BLACK CHALLIE, ail wool, 40 inches wide. SPECIAL, 50e. yard. LUPIN'S BLACK SERGE, 40 inches wide, for 50c. yard. LUPIN'S BLACK SERGE, extra quality, 40 inches wide. SPECIAL PRICE, 75c. yard. LUPIN'S 40-inch BLACK BATISTE. All ‘Wool. Very desirable. 75c. yard. LUPIN’S BLACK BATISTE, all wool, 42 inches wide. CLOSE price, $1 yard. LUPIN’S BLACK HENRIETTA, 46 inches wide. SPECIAL BARGAIN, Toc. yard. LUPIN'’S 4Ginch BLACK HENRIETTA, Very fine. @1 yard. 48-INCH LUPIN'S BLACK SERGE. Extra Good value. 75e. yard. 46-INCH LUPIN’S BLACK SERGE. Special, $1 yard. 40-INCH LUPIN'S BLACK BENGALINE, 91.26 yard. 48-INCH SILK WARP GLORIOSA, 81.25 yard. PRIESTLEY'S HENRIETTA, 40-inch, $1.25 yard. 42-INCH ALL- WOOL POLK SPOT ARMURE, 1 yard. 42-inch ALL-WOOL BROCADE ARMURE. 82 yard. 42inch ALL-WOOL BROCADE ARMURE. 91.25 yard. Exras Varvrs Ix Groves. BLACK SILK GLOVES with heavy stitch- ing. Were Tic. REDUCED to 50c. pair. BLACK SILK GLOVES stitched with LAV- ENDER of WHITE. Were $1 REDUCED to 50c. pair. WE HAVE just opened a very desirable lot of CHAMOIS GLOVES—the newest thing out in the Glove line. We have them in both WHITE and NATURAL at @1 pair. Exrraonprxany Hostrry Banoars. ‘We will place on sale Monday 20 dozen LADIES’ EXTRA FiNE COTTON HOSE; Light weight; 40 ¢a EVERY PAIR WAR- RANTED ABSOLUTELY FAST BLACK or money refunded. The weave of these Hose is very fine and the price they sell for every- where—38c,—is very low. Nevertheless, we are going to sell them as a SPECIAL HOSIERZ ADVERTISEMENT for 25c. pair. W. A. PIERCE & CO., Successors to E. G. DAVIS, ‘719 Market Space, Cor. 8th st. | Laxssuncx & Bro. AN OUTER GARMENT is more than necessary. Cool mornings require a suita- ble Outer Garment. Many colds are attribu- table to neglect of an Outside Garment. Spring-weight \iraps are now cheap enough to come within the reach of all. Ours start at $2.50. Next price, 2.98. And then, #3.50. And from that they creep up in prices to the very finest garments. The style even in the cheaper garments is remarkable. ‘Many stylish Top Coats worn this year are ours. Onr stock is ALWAYS the largest and ‘most complete to select from and. ‘Our styles ALWAYS the newest. We have the first choice of the leading makers and have had it for years, This io aconsideration for you and us. ‘The Otero Capes, in different shades of cloth, with pretty trimmings; a stylish gar ment. 95.87. 85.87. 85.87. SEE oh ee ‘How people realize a barvain of merit! "Tis wonderful! We sold over 400 pieces the very first day of those FINE ALL-WOOL REAM FRENCH Serge with side bands. 500 pieces were sold the second day, and now half the lot is sold. We expected crowds, but not such throngs. Webadn't help enough. “Things are now facilitated, a drain has been made on the other departments, and from Monday on ‘There will be an Augmented corps of Sales people to Give you proper attention. The explanations of approval from all ‘sides were that we were centuine benefactors to sell $1 ALL-WOOL DRESS GOODS FOR 50c. ‘It requires nerve to do it. 900 pieces yet remain for you toselect from. if you have not heard about them we will tell you, ‘The lot now consists of pieces of FRENCH SERGE DRESS Goons, 40 INCHES WIDE, STYLISH, SERVICEABLE and DESIR- ABLE new goods. Should have reached a3 April 15. Throuwh some fault of the custom house did not reach us until Wednesday. ‘We bought them to sell for #1. The tmn- Porter, owing to the tardiness of the season, allowed us HALF, we allow you the same. ‘Some are Cream with Cream border. Some are Cream with Biue and Tan border. Some are Cream with Black and Old Bose border. Some are Cream with Blue, Fawn and borders. Oranxe Also Stripes, Plaids and bordersin Grays, ‘Tans, Modes, Olives, Greens, Garnet and Blues. Achance opportunity for you and us. X REMARKABLE GALE IN CORSETS. 3 Metropolitan Corsets, Regular price, ‘Te. Remnant 50c. ‘Lsize21. 1 size 25. 1 sise26. ‘This is a French woven corset. ‘slightly solied. Regular BURCH | _% BRO. myo | mgd «= 420, 422, 624, 695 7TH ST. — 20TH, 11TH AND F STS. K.w. oo SUIT DEPARTMENT. —— LADIES’ SEASONABLE WAISTS. ‘We have brourht together for this season's ‘wear the largest and most comprehensive as- ‘sortment of this ever-popular garment. Manu- facturers have outdone themselves in producing such catchy atyles in such pretty wear-resisting ‘materials. Our assortment ranges from a Best- ‘Quality Merrimac Print Waist at Bie. — ‘Toe Handsomely Embroidered Surah Silk one With Jabot combination front at —s90.— ‘We mention the following EXCEPTIONAL VALUES: 100 dozen Ladies’ White India Linon Waists, Plaited back amd fron:, full sleeves, roll col- dare. Sie. each. — 100 doren Ladies’ Percale Waiste, plaited eck and front. —Bie. each. — Ladies’ French Madras Waists, with Ties to match—® choice assortiwent of patterns—very dressy. —#2. 75 each. — Ladies’ Satine Waists in plain Black, Black ‘and White Stripes and Dots, and Blue and White Stripes and Dots—plaited back and front. All sizes. 81.50 each. — ‘Ladies’ Satine Waists, superior quality, Hen- Tietta finish, plaited back and frout. —#2.25 each. — Ladies’ Wash Silk Shirt Waists in a choice as- ‘sortment of patterns, full high sleeves and bust pockets. —#3.50 each.-— Ladies’ Cina Silk Waists in Black and Cream, ‘noothly woven goods. —85 each.— ‘Ladies’ Surah Silk Waistsin Black, Cream, Navy Blue and an assortment of Stripes. The Most successful waist this season. 86 each. — (Third floor, 11th street building.) Cxeau Dress Goons. eee Our assortment of Spring and Midsummer All-wool Cream Dress Goods is now complete. Many new and attractive styles have been lately added to the list. CREAM DRESS GOODS ‘Are used for CREAM ALBATROSS. In three qualities: All wool, —S8.inch, 450. 8 yard.— —A0aneh, 623c. @ yard.— —4Sinch, 5c « yard.— CREAM BATISTE. All wool. —A0-Anch, 50e.. 625¥e. and Tie. a yard. — —AS-inch, $1.0 yard.— CREAM HEMSTITCHED NUN'S VEILING. All wool—special value. ——A4S-inch, very wide boner, #1 a yard.— CREAM MOHAIRS. All wool—high luster. —27-inch, 50e. a yard.— ——S-inch, 56c. a yard. — —40-inch, 7c. a yard.— —A2inch, $1 a yard — CREAM HENRIETTA. In four qualities—all wool. SILK WARP. 81.250 yarl.— —96-inch, 50e. 8 yard. — —Stinch, 75c., $1 and $1.25 s yard. — CREAM INDIA SERGE AND CAMEL'S HAIR. All wool. —40-inch, 7c. a yant.— —S0-inch, $1, $1.25 and $1.50 » yard.— CREAM FANCY CHECKS, —404neh, $1.25 & yard. — CREAM GLORIOSA. ‘Very much like Lansdowne, All wool. —42inch, $1.50 a yard. — CREAM ENGADINE. border. —A2inch, $1.75 and @20 yard — OREAM DENTELLE. Another new fabric. ‘Ali wool. —AB-inch, $2.50 a yard.— With hair line stripes and plaids—for tennis outs, All wool. —A8inch, 61.258 yard.— ‘There is an economical skle to Cream dresses as after they Lave become sofled they can be dyed. thus making s handsome colored suit. (Pirst floor, 10th st. building.) = Gisplay of Quilts im 12th st. win- (Becond oor, 11¢h st, balling.) nspilaeaball ‘WOODWARD & LOTHROP, ‘10th, 11th and F ots. aw. myo Woovwann & Loranor, a 20TH, 1TH AND F STS. .W. Wristt & Ditson’s i501 Championship Balle, —si te doom 00. ee ‘Wright & Ditson's Lonewood, ay “American Tate, Jr. ri 4 Woodwarl & Lotro) Strung With Oriental est 4 1 4 #10. 2 by Steet, 15 tread, 8140. POURS, Prices, 75e., #1, $1.15, #1.95 r i, * and $1.95 per Dry coun MISCHELANROUA Racket Presees, Galvanized Net Supporters, Felt Racket Cases, Canvas Racket Canine bound, Special attention my clube “Prices upon apr Girth ocr, Toth at. eleva Busy Canunors. We wish to re Reduced, and’ thin tn Styles. ‘Better valves than we an offering can tot be had. either in this ur any other cit}, Azr N EEDLEWORK | Deranrwesr. APRs AL SALE 0 STAMPED LI 1 lot of St-inch Bureau Scarfs, with cut edges stamped in one own work Foom Liot of 54-inch Extra Width Bureau Scarfs, With pincushion covers—statuped im our own, work-rooms. sabtemped Chair bets, unde of bolton shest- _ agains 40880 che bet —40r each ve have ever offered. 100 Split Bottom Ko Reuralicia cara: and til jaits of the face, Heving them almost instantly —Prices. $1.90, #1.72, #1. Ndand @2each.— Girt Sous Lith'et buildin - os WOODWARD & LOTHROP, 20th, Lith and Fists. now. Posseas. Or Barrons. YOU HAVE PERHAPS NOTICED THAT WE NEVER TALK IN TYPE WITHOUT SAYING SOMETHING. THAT, IN AGREAT MEASURE, WE REGARD a8 THE REASON WHY OUR “ADS” ARE 80 REGULARLY PERUSED, AND THE CHIEF CAUSE FOR THEIR INFLUENCE. LAST WEEK WEGAVE YOU SOMEIDEA— QUITE A SURPRISE IT WAS TO MANY OF YOU, TOO-WHAT A “BIG SALE” MEANT WITH US. HOW MANY HOUSES DO TOU IMAGINE EVER SAW 55,000 SALES CHECKS AS THE RESULT OF THREE DAYS APRIL BUSINESS? THAT WAS PRETTY LARGE, WE MUST CONFESS, EVEN FOR US. THIS WEEK WE EXPECT TO BEAT IT. WHY SHOULDN'T WE! LOOK AT THESE AS SPECIMENS OF WHAT WE WILLOFFER. BLACK JACKETS.~EVERY LADY 18 & BUYER ANY TIME FOR A BLACK JACKET. ‘TIS AS STAPLE AS YARD MUSLIN AND AB USEFUL ASA PARASOL. THIS WEEK WE SHALL SELL ABOUT 250 TRIMMED BLACK JACKETS, SUCH AS YOU WILL BE ASKED IN WASHINGTON FROM $8.50 TO$19.00- AT 83.50 FOR ANY SIZE, WE HAVE ALSO ABOUT 150 CHILDREN'S CLOAKS AND WRAPS—AGES FROM 2TO 5 YEARS-AND SOME MISSES’ REEFERS AND BLAZERS. GOODS WHICH SELL AMONG YOU AT FROM $4.50 TOS14. YOU ‘MAY HAVE ANY SIZE AT $1.00. ALL BALTIMORE KNOWS ABOUT THIS AS WELL. 80 YOU WILL PERMIT U8 TO TELL YOU WHAT’TIS BEST FOR YOU TO DO. TO SHOW THAT YOU CAN BUY & JACKET AS WELL BY MAIL, WE MAY TELL YOU WE SOLD ABOUT FIFTY JACKETS IN LAST WEEK'S SALE WHICH WENT TO WASHINGTON—om- DERED BY MAIL—~PERFECT FITTING NOT A COMPLAINT. OF COURSE, WITH OVER 3,000 BEP- . ABATE AND DISTINCT BARGAINS I” OUR SIXTY DEPARTMENTS IT WILL PAY YOU TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR EXCURSION ARRANGEMENTS. YOU HAVE EVERYTHING TO GAIN XD NOT A SOLITABY THING TO LOSE. WE HAVE HAD SOME VERY LARGE SALES THIS SPRING; BUT THIS—OUR MAMMOTH “REVENUE” SALE ~ EX- CEEDS, IN EVERY PARTICULAR, ANY- THING THIS HOUSE BAS EVER OF. FERED; WHICH 18, PRACTIOALLY, ay ECLIPSE OF ALL PRECEDENCE. COME IF YOU CAN. OTHERWISE SEXD.