Evening Star Newspaper, January 5, 1892, Page 4

4 THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON: TUESDAY... January 5, 1292. CROSBY THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent circulation in Washington three times larger than that of any other paper tm the city. As a local NEWS paper and Advertising Medium it has ne competitor. The fret that ballot reform has prevailed in most English-speaking countries, baving re- cently Lecome the American as wells the Canadian, tho English and the Australian system, makes interesting the leading points in ‘the history of its progress. These are given by Mr. Joseph BK Bishop in the January Forum, along with the present state of the Iaw fu the thirty-three states of the Union in which the secret ballot has been adopted Fourteen years after the Australians had put the prin- ciple into action or I i872, it was established by law tu England. The period of agitation was four years. A few years later it became the law in Canada and the agitation began in the United States A crude bill embodying some of the reform principles was un-ler con- sideration in the Michigan legislature in 1585, but systematic work for the system did not begin until 1887, in the discussions of the Com- monwealth Club of New York city. The first law passed was, however, in Massachusetts in to the opposition in New York by G Hill, The reform bas epread rapidiy, anc now after about four years’ agitation thirty-three etates, or three-fourths of the whole number, have some form of the secret ballot. Mr. Bishop, who bas given much time and care to the stady of the subject, finds that 26 of these laws are good, 3 are poor, 2 a1 Lad and 1 is fair. The number of laws pro- viding a blanket ballot is 30, with the names arranged in alpbab 19, with the party group and name 5, with party group, name and emblem 4, with separate party bi lots 3. Not one of these provides for a genuize Austrslian ballot, for in adapting the prin- ciples to the wants or supposed wants of this necessary to depart from original model. Mr. Bishop considers the United States under two groups or classifications, the types of which are the re- epective statutes of Mastachusetts and Indiana, the first Lemng those arranged on what is termed the alphabetical blanket ballot, the @ providing « party-group blanket ‘There are various shudes of differ- ome states have both names ems for parties, the latter being a concession to illiteracy. Again, in 1888, owing th Jaws in the fece ballot ~ter some states the ballots are official, in others ® only the envelopes are. Another difference iv the markyn while m the Massachusetts ballot each uame is marked in Ilinois, Maine and some other states each numo oF group is marked, and in Mixsouri and West Virginia the Rames not voted for are eraeed ‘The better be to mark the names weea the alphabetical aud P ballot choice would li¢ as the voter independent or the party mode of exercis wffrage. It would seem, as Mr. Bishop suggests after careful observa- tion, that is no good objection to the party-group meihed, that does not apply to any which permits illiterate voting at all There are certainly many more straight Party voters than independent voters former are entitied to have voting m tonal test is t feature of the bistory tis the fact that it has nc avor in the south, where it e given the intelligent edue met with would apparently are & the charge of $ Arkansas, Mississippi, ani Texas of the southern states od veform laws, rest will fellow, d makes baste nt tor the eur! Ii the forty nt of the alveady em- se ch reconvene today, from the Congress, wh hoi wii hardiy do much until the rules of the How adopted. The Speaker's illness will not re. however, with the introduc- tion of bills. There will be an to the the case. The membersuip is new toa larger extent than heretofore. fac presidential election year and that immigration aud ot! hh matters for le are also to be consilered. ‘The legis! having full scope under our broad libe . Will ase bis opportunitres for all th the Worth so far as introduci i. When it comes to getting them adopted, either by a committee or the House, it is altogether another matter. Only a very few of these bilis will ever receive serious considera- tion, Amcch smaller number will ever be enacted. The great advantage of the public is in the physical imability of legislative bodies to pass the greater number of introduced meauren The session of Congress now fairly opens and the year 1892 will be legislatively what the wisdom or the political necessii tional legislators may make of it. —-oo—___ The mob assault cn the Salvation Army in London is ove of the most disgraceful exbibi- tions of modern times. Whatever the opinion of their methods may be their objects are un- dexiably good, ct that the mob was in © measure co-operating with the police makes ita epeetacle of intolerance that is at the present stage of civilization as surprising as it is deplorable. The effec be to strengthen the very Leing pe martyrdom are far more stimulative to religious zeal than Topressive. oo Dog days or no doz days, the gentlemen who serve the intere ¥ capturing stray pupe with a net show untlaggiug zeal. two dogs kil Pound last week the po, eweet assurance that active preceati already being taken to pr Summer rabies. + The Detroit Tritwne publi Just before New Year's day: Bids for paving will be rece’ office Up to miduight of Jan. 1 ‘Tho paragraph is particn for the manner in which it locates an important business add Senator Quay seems to ve the very genius of discomfort. He is not merely making the Mexicans angry by bis resolution looking to the further acquisition of Mexican territory by this republic, but he is annoying the amiable committee on foreiga relations. += -___ It is the Campbell who is not “coming” that fequai to that admirable and original per- fermance,—an executive message three seu- Tt was edaring thief who stole « carriage to Judge Kimball of the Police rided contempt of court to larceny. Ifa jail cannot reform its inmates there should at least be every precaction that they sbould not be further demoralized ——_—— w in ajposition to induiga bis warlike proclivities to the atmost. He can fight going or coming. Governor Hill can at least contemplate the slternative of a legislature that is sutiefactory to bim or none at all. +s — ‘There sre several illustrations cf what's known in sporting circles as the sure thing at the polls tonight. ——————— The “beautiful snow” poots may at last take ‘heis inning. * Lixexs Axv Ornen Hovsrxezriva Woonwann Axo Lorsnor, 10TH, 11TH AND F ST&. 5.W. _ TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, Assca, Suz or Goons. —-— ‘Four great departments are in the full tide of January sales this week: LINENS AND HOUSEKEEPING GOODS, LADIES’ AND CHILDRE? MUSLIN UNDERWEAR, MEN'S AND BOYS' UNLAUNDERED DaY AND NIGHT SHIRTS AND HAMBUKG AND NAINSOOK EMBKOIDERIES, Tue Srecuz Reronr FROM Lies Devanruzsr Sars: Tire goods are bere. Our preparations for this month have been ona scale more compre- hensive than at any previous year, and itis ‘with mote than ordinary pleasure we call your attention to this stock of Housekeepins Linens, ‘which were bought especially for thin January sale. We possess exceptional factlities for purebas- ing very large quantities and thereby wet at the Fountain Head — the manufacturers — from ‘whom we supply ourselves at the lowest pos sible prices, and, being anxious to distribute them as rapidly as ponsible, we have marked them ata very email margin of proftt. For several years we have supplied families, many of the largest hotels, restaurants, public institutions, &c., in and out of Washinxtoa with Liveus and other household furnishing joods, and are prepared to give the best Attention as well as the lowest prices. When large quantities are denired we are enabled to Quotes price (in nearly every instance) (ower ‘than our always low price. ‘The entire list of attractions would be far too reat to print in this space, hence we have made ® selection of such goods a8 will serve te give an ides of its variety. {2 With us LINEN 18 LINEN. Jute or Cotton WE DO NOT SELL FOR LINEN. HUCKABACK TOWELS. One of the best bargains of the season 19 50 dozen extra fine and heavy German Huck Towels, with wide, open bemetitcued ‘Detme—sctua) inessureients 20 inches wide by 40 inches lous. We confdently place this one at the head of sil the many choice towels OBered Uy us daring the past yearsa —Z5e. each. — All White or with Ked, Bive or Pink Une bor ders. We bave made arraugewents for enough Of these to supply tho Gemaud for at least = wmeoth, —Se. each--83 # dozen. — Estra-fine Muck Towels with long, combed frlnue—size “3 inches wide by 45 inches long, including Inpge We bavetbem in ail White OF with Ked border. One of the finest and most sautly Huck Towels ever shown Ly us, each. Hack Towels, size 17155 inches, extra beavy and frm imateriai—weil assorted, all White or co.ored borders (230. each-$1.50 2 dozen. — Eacellent for boarding house use. LARGE AND FINE DAMASK TOWEL. Sizo 22 inches wide by 43 inches long, inclnd- ing Lnotted fringe. These come in all Whiteor With Kel, Blue, Pink or Canary vorders. The ‘best value for the mones in the market. = each. @:5 a dozen. — ALL-LINEN EEMSTITCHED TRAY CLOTHS. S—good weight, with plain 250. each. — the entice lot of these goods in mi to sell at this price, The Me SPECIAL VALUE IN LOOM DAMASE. 2,000 yards of Gt-inch beavy balf biesched or Loom Damask in new and chuice patterns—un- Guestionably the best vaiue for the money to be More than a dozen S from which to select, including Several with Red borders, —Sve. a yard. — EXTRA FINE BLEACHED DAMASK. Several new and desirable patterns in 70- inch Blewhed Irish Damask, extra heavy, Satin finish—the best value in the market. #1 a yard.— ‘Napkins to match—medium size. —#2.50 a dozen.— TURKEY RED TABLE DAMASK. 25, 37%. 5 and 81a yard.— SPECIAL VALUES IN NAPKINS, Extra Heavy German Damask Napkins, actual measurement, 24 inches square—new and choice desixns. —-$2.85 a dozen. — Irish Danask Napkins. Size % or 18 inches ‘square—good patterns and good value. ——#1a dozen. — German Dauask Napkins. Size % or 18 inches square—extra heavy quality. —81.5 and $1.50. dozen. — Irish Damas’: Napicins. Size % or 20 Inches square—unusually choico designs and patterns. —$1.65.8 dozen. —— CARVING CLOTHS. 700 Extra Heavy Satin Damask Carving Cloths im a large assortment of new and choice Patterns, Sizes from X to 1ig yards in length, —Se. each. — ‘The actual value of these are fro:n G5c. to $1. (Second floor... -Lith st. building.) —o— sroweny Depantuest. Hore are some Novelties in Euabroideries that have just come ip. They are very choice. 45-inch Skirtings of Pink, Blue, Lilac, Gray ant Tan Lawns, embroidered in Black, twelve to fifteen inches from bottom, ‘*Feston” designs. —S2ayerd.— The trimming widths to secompany these are ijg an] 12 inches, at 73g and Ge. s yank — 45-inch Colored Lawn to uiateh, tke. 8 yard — 45-inch Skirtings m Tan, Gray, Pink, Bine and Lilsc Lawn, embrvidered in White, “Keston” desixn. 25 a yard — 46 and 12-inch Trimming Widths to mateh, —45 and Me. a yard. — AB-inch Colored Lawus to mated, —42e. a yard. — ‘Still more novel are the 45-inch Ecra Batiste embroulered L336 inches deep (demi- fect) im several colors. These come in batteros—price, including narrow trimmings to wmateb, 83.76 a yard — Ecru Batiste Demi-flouncings, 17 tuches decp, embroidered in Lilac, Pink, Bive and Garnet, —81.25 and $1.35 0 yard.— 43 and 10 inch widths to match. 4d-tuch Batiste to match, —ST¥e. a yard. New arrivals in those fine French Embrold- erics, which are vo often mistaken for the hand- Workedarticles. They come $5 yards in astrip aud we sell them in this length only. Prices range from 40c. per strip for very narrow ‘widths to 85 for wider, elaborate patterns. (PUR M00T eee senses 2d annex.) <aienee WOODWARD & LOTHROP, aS 10th, Lith and F sts. ow. THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. Woonwarn & Lorsnor, 10TH, 11TH AND F STS. 3.W. —— Srroux Suz or Buaxzzrs, Iscivpixe Tux Provvers Or Tue Fanovs “‘Noara Sra Manis —_—o You win remember that we advertised at the beginninw of the seasou thet we were the Iargest traders in ‘‘North Star Blankets” in the District of Columbis. This is true, and we sell these yoods on such » close margin of profit that no marked down or re duced prices aze possible, We have never found it neoeasary to reduce the price in order to sell them,and we handled them for a number of years, The reason is this: The market is Rover overstocked with this make of Blanket,as the production ie limited and hardly equal to the demand. This ts the last Special Sale of ‘North Star Blankets this season and no thrifty housekeeper can afford to let this opportunity Dass. What © story we might teli about Blankets: ‘Their merits ‘and low price strength might be told and retold and yet fall very far Lelow the truth. Suffice it to say, we can meet your wants better than ever, as we have put the most, value possible into the different grades, to Which wo've attached ditatnuttve prices. Hore is what we aregoins to offer Wedoesday, and #f you arean expert in woolens, compare them with any on the market and you'll prove ‘Our statement that they are beyoud question the BLANKS barwaius of the season. 10-4 WhiteWoo! Blankets, $1.50, $2.00, #2.50and $3.08 pair. — 10-4 White All-pure Wool Blankets, ~~ 84.25 aud $5.00 9 pair. — 11-4 White Wool Blaukets, 42.75, $3 00 to 85.008 pair. — 11-4 White All-wooi Blankets, 86.00 to $16.00 » pair. — Our specialty i an 11-4 Ail-wool Blanket at $6.00 » pair. Without excoption the best Bianket ever sold for —s6.00.— —. 12-4 All-wool Blankets. 46.50, 87.50 to 830.00 a pair. — ‘Tg you wish finer Blankets we can show you the productions of the “‘North Star” woolen mills. They are unsurpassed for quainty and duravitity. The prices range trom 85.00 to €20 00 9 pair.—s CoMForTs. Besr in wind we do not sell any but pure cot- ton-nivea Comforts, Ceurforts covered with calico, ailkaline or satine, —$1.00 to 84.50 each.—-2 WHITE QUILTS. ‘We can meet your every want in these goods. Sizes for single, three-quarter, double and extra large beds, Single and Three-quarter Bed Crochet Quilt. 15, BSc. and $1.15, — Double-bed Crochet Quilts. « $1.00, #1. 15 and $1.25, — Single and Three-quarter Bed Marseilles Quilts. —#2.50, 83, $3.75 and $5.— Doubdle-bed Marseilles Quilts. —S2 and $2.50. Extra Fine Doubie-bed Marseilles Quilts, —6-— CRIB BLANKETS. ‘We are showing s choice line of Crib Blankets in fine, soit lambs’ wool. Sizes 30x40, 36x50 —$1.25 to 85.008 pair.— WRAPPER BLANKETS, A splendid line of Biankets for making into Dressing Gowns, Lath Robes, Wrappers, &o. 82.50, $5.00 and $7.50 each. DOWN COMFORTS. If you want something that is warmth giving ‘Without weight see the lineof Down Couforts We are showing, in silk and satine. Prices range from — 85.00 to $22. 50 each. — LAP ROBES. First we mention Fur Robes, and in order to close every one of them out we have made the following reductions: ‘$5 Fur Robes Reduced to $3.75. 50 Fur Robes Reduced to 85. 812.0 Fur Robes Reduced to 810. $14.75, €15, 818.50and $17.50 Fur Robes Beduced to Never in thehistary of our Robe Department have we shown such «line of Plush Hobes, and we think our prices are as low as the lowest. 2.50 and upwards, — HORSE BLANKETS, Do you know that your horse will eat lesa and look far better if you will sped & few dollars fora Biabketand Keep him from shivering? It's. For stabie use. 81.25, $1.50 to $4.— ‘Per street use. —B2to $8.-— FEATHER PILLOWS. Every pair guaranteed to be free from any odor. 244 los., $3.76 a pair. — —Slbs., $4.50 8 pair.— Sis Ibe, 85.25 2 pair — —4 lbs, 668 pair. — (24 1008... sores. veer 11th st. bullding.) —o— Resavy-Mioz Bip Wun Comprises gords of foreign and domestic Manufacture. We always carry in stock Sheets, Pillow and Bolster Casee of ail sizes—made of the best grades of muslin, the price of which fe Dut » trie more than the material will cost yoe by the yard ‘500 Mustin Pitlow Cases. lage each. — 600 Muslin Pillow Casea. 2214136 inches. 200, each. — 800 “*Fruit of the Loom’ Pillow Cases. ‘2236236 inches, ee 500 Double Bed Sheets, Sxuume Oor Recarpizss or Cosr SHOES Haz Pace Yusrzapay Moaxria AT 9 O'CLOCK We Brax To Sax OUR EXTIRE STOCK OF New Asp Srasosanux Boors Axp Suoxs aT Huy Reovius Paces We Wenz Crownsn Ast Dax Loxe. Suors Never Soup So Fasr Beroze. As We Rene FROM BUSINESS ABOUT FEBRUARY 1, 1892, Now Is Taz Tix J. 907 PA. AVE, 7 AGH. Turze ‘WERE TWO HUNDRED AXD TWENTY - SEVEN OF THEM THIS MORNING—LATE STYLES, DIFFERENT COLORS, AND ALLRIGHT. THEY ARE Fur Hars axp Boxszrs, SUCH AS USUALLY SELL FOR FROM €1.50 TO 93.00 EACH—UNTRIMMED, OF COURSE. WE OFFER THEM AT THE RECKLESS, GIVE (AWAY (PRICE or 5 Cents Exce. Wenz setzzxo Prisce oF orgze Feargens at atr Pnice. Cc. Horon:xsoy, BU FOR Bh ERED HEL ERS | 0 Bab pan RG co don HARE gg. | Jon bus AAR K GGG a 4 HN 8S Sss8> Crosixa.Ovr Dost Miss Tus Sue Goxar Crosixc-Ovr Sure Axenrcax Sxoz Sron M. 8. HIRSH, PROPRIETOR, 920 Severn Sr. 920 (BETWEEN I AND K STREETS.) BB We have the LARGEST Uuilding in America de- voted EXCLUSIVELY tothe sae of FINE Clothing @ RETAIL, Wisres Ovenzooars g85,UCH A CROWD AS WEDADIN Sss. OUR OVERCOAT DEPARTMENT Sgs8 YESTERDAY. IT BEALLY SEEMED AS IF EVERYBODY HAD + PUT OFF BUYING THEIR WINTER OVERCOAT UNTIL THE sNOW CAME. BUT EVERYBODY Was TAKEN CARE OF, AND THE Wa¥ THE PILES OF OVERCOATS GREW SMALLER WAS VERY SATISFAC- TORY INDEED. g8SgTORM COATS, CAPE COATS, S38, ULSTERS, CHESTERFIELDS, Sss5 INVERNESS COATS, SACK OVERCOATS AND REEFERS AKE ALL IN DEMAND AND OUR SUPPLY OF NOLBY, NEW AND STYLISH ONES IS AMPLE ENOUGH TO PLEASE EVERY TASTE, AND THE PRICES ARE MODERA1E ENOUGH 10 SUIT ALL PURSES. TITTHE BOYS AND CHILDREN, T 100, ARE WELL PROVIDED © YOR HELE. WE HAVE CAPS COATS, ULSTERS, SACK OVER- COATS CHESTERFIELDS AND REEFERS IN ALL OF THE RELI- ABLE GRADES AND FABRICS IN THE LATEST AND MOST FASHION- Is rapidly drawing to a close. ITCANNOTLAST MUCH LONGER. If you want FIRST-CLASS CLOTHING for almost nothing Couz Quicx. For Mix, Care Ovuncoats That were $15, $16, $17, 818, $19 and $20 are Repvcep To $7.50. Speci Uisres Suz Ta Were Of a large and varied stock of this season's produc- ton at Fooursu Puices. Everyrarse Ese Ar 1-2 Manxen Prices. HassvrceS’, 621 Pessxsvivasta Ave, 621 Beavrirut. Ponrnarrs By Parce. ‘The pictures taken by this season's Deauti the ‘*London Mezzo Tint,” are the finest camera ever Produced. Rich, yet vivid in shadinz, soft and lustrous in finish, they stand equal to any engraving. See our hand- some display case, teeming with these ABE SHAPES AND AT THE LOWEST wonderful productions. POSSIBLE PRICES. Parxce, ArtistFotografer, Rosrxsox, Parser & Co., | Se Ss MY AOC BLK NS © ERE W UW, Wor gS85 Awernican Crorgrer Marat Re RNS te Wwww ®ssy PEE BAER be WW at (200120261204 FSI.N.W.] PR 6 FE Uy Bo 2“4 i tun ¥ Taz Dissorvrios Sure E. i foie keg t Kea & B= OF FINE TAILOR-MADE CLOTHING And Gent's Furnishing Goods is still going on and ‘will only last afew days longer! The stock must be closed out regardless of cost. Men's Suits and Over- coats at 50 cents on the dollar. Boys’ Suits and Overcoats at 50 cents on the dollar. Children's Suitsand Overcoats at 50 cents onthe dollar. You shouid not miss this CHANCE to get Fine ‘Tallor-made Clothing at 50 cents on the doar. THE LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING 00., 5 ‘7th and G sta, I Wasr You To rend this advertisement and teke @ practical busi- ness view of it. We have not written it to wislead or deceive, but to inspire your confidence, attract buyers ‘and extend our trade. We give uniform discount of 5S per cent on every article in the house. This may Jook small, but when deducted trom our extremely low prices you will find we are way below all other houses who offer 10 or even 20per cent off. ; We would caution you not to lose sicht of this fact end let big discounts lead you astray. Road wit 5 per cent off means at GRASTY'S: U-ft. Extension Table, square or round, $3.78; can you match it? Cotton-top Mat- tress, $2.14; you can’t cot it elsewhere. Best Make Hardwood Wire Cots, $1.70; compare 10and20per| 19 cout off elsewhere. Oak Chamber Suites, 15.68, Pure Curled Hair Mattress, 811,83; did you ever see one at that price? Spring-roller Shades, 2330. ; try to buy them and let us bear from you, Six Tumblers, dc. ; no house ever offered them except Grasty Best Quality 25c. Floor 0:1 Cioth, 233. All-wool Carpet, G2xe. Very Best Grade Two-ply, Zc. Lampe, ‘Crockery, Chins, Tin and small ware generally at moving prices. Knives and Forks, Plated Ware. &c. Rememier, we don't sell on credit, and we would im- Dress this aron ycu: Don't doudé tui you try. This ‘Giscount for thirty days. M. ©. GEasTY, 1510-12 7th ot., bet. PandQ nw. Double Stores—Furniture, Carpets, Ol Cloth, Mat- ting, Shades, China, Glass, &. nd Grrcesme Haw Torte. ‘We do not eay this Hair Tonic will produce luxuriant locks oa 2 ‘restore Bice ieee iets e tiered restore the 20, exquiaitel; and will be Sto ds aot ea thoes ite ty W. 8. THOMPSON, Pharmacist, A 7S 15th tt. ow, B. H. Srouers 1237 P.. Ave Aw 413 1322 Sz. BREE Ee ES Ture Lasr Loxorsr. Our customers say that cur FLOWERS ‘last longest. We know that they are freshly cut. We know that they are cut from vigorous plants and we know that our #5 lu Fer. aw. Buyers came with store opening for the Navy Blue Coats and Long Cloaks adver- tised yesterday. There may be enough to last a couple of days longer, but in delaying your purchase you run the risk of nct finding the size you want. ‘Here are the principal lots again: Ladies’ Navy Biue Beaver Cloth Coats, close fitting. Reduced from $5 to $3. 4 Ladies’ Checked Cloth Reefers, with velvet collar. Sizes 32, 34 and 36. Reduced from $10.50 to $3. Ladies’ Navy Blue Cheviot Coats, but- tons around the neck. Sizes 32, 34, 36 and 38. Reduced from 10 to Ladies’ Cheviot Cloth Coats, with vest front. heavy weight. Sizes 32, 34, 36, Redveed from $10 to 85. Ladies’ Navy Blue Cheviot Reefers, tailor bound. Sizes 3%, 4, 36. Be duced from $10 to $6.50. Lanizes’ Loxa Croaxs Repvcen. ‘Wo have concluded to make one grand clean sweep of the Long Cloaks left from last season. ‘These are in various styles, fm checks, plaids, stripes and faucy mixtures, and have been sellinz at $10, 12.50, $13.50, $14, $15, $16.50, 817, $17.50 and $20. To close out the entire lot in 4 day or two we offer them at the ridiculously low price of &3and 85 each. Exceliont opportunity for ladies de- siting to securss Long Cloak for wear during severe weather. Wrrrras H. McKrew, 933 Pa. Ave Foas, Fur Roses Axp Fon Cares, A and teftricina emia met wi unlike any — city you like ire "Par Bobes, Hined, at $0. & Sore, Geltvery is the quickest in the city. aS D.C. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1892. CENTS E Tiours Axp Srocxrxos. THE NEWEST WRINKLES IN FASTENIXGS AND GARTERS—HOW A GIRL SHOPS. Every one knows that garters have gone out and gir- Giles have come in, but did any stop to trace the analosy between the decadence of the one and the popularity of the other? asks the New York Sun. Itis the wearing of tights, of course, that brings the garter into desue- ‘tude; that is, that reduces the number of garters worn by one-half. If you see a swagwer girl with a gold rib- ‘bon one inch in width clasped around her waist you may wager your bank account that she has its mate clasped around ber leg, just below the knee. What for? Oh, Just for the quaint conceit of the thing! It{s amusing to watch the pretty girls shopping for tights. With the perversity of thincs mundane, the hove countersare presided over by men, and it is vers embarrassing tohavethem think youare a skirt dancer ora ballet favorite. And so the pretty girl gets the tightsonan order from the country, or fora friend, or her mother, or grandmother even. Then she bustles home and puts them on her own slender ex- tremities, throws away her garters and harness of elastic strapsand in Lalfan hour reilizes that she has never really lived before. The lines of anxiety smooth out of her fair brow, the shadows of care soften from her eyes. She knows her stockings won't come down, and battle, murder and sudden death lose thetr terrors for her, One of the most remarkable things about a woman is tho way she manages from little girlhood up to keep one corner of her mind clear and devoted to her stockings in the midst of the most distressing grief andansiety. Asachild, no matter how much she ‘wants to beat her brother in the race, she has to stop 4f her stockings come down. Asa women she may, in the stress of her woe, let her hairpins fall out, she may forget to eat or sleep, but she never relaxes the ‘vigilance over her stocking. The amonnt of nerve force consumed tn @ lifetime of this constant, strict surveillance is enormous. Now that the tyranny of the warter is ended {t is littie wonder that our giris are growing taller and that our women ere stepping up bravely into the world’s high places and winning laurels in fame's great temple. Tara Tne Palais Royal is headquarters for Tichts in Washington is generally well known. The sister warments—union sults—are also well represented. The *‘Phyilis” make porsesses merit in construction, that the model on exhibition well fllustrates, The special sale of warm goods affects the prices of these as well as other garments, “Phyllis” Underwear at 10 per cent discount, ‘Warm Skirts at 10 per cent discount, Fur Garments at 10 per cent discount. ‘Wraps, &c., at 20 per cent discount. W naps embrace all Jackets, Uisters, Capes, Waists, ‘Wrappers, Tes Gowns, Robes de Chambro, Shawis,&c. Fen Gansesrs moan any articie in the Far Department, and therefore Fur Trimmings, as well as ‘Muffs, Capes, &c. r = Wana Sxinrs tnctate those of Worsted al- ready marked at reduced prices, as well as the more expensive Silk, Satin and Cloth Skirts. Paytiss Usvercanwents at 10 per cent discount are not the only reduced prices. The Ribbed ‘Merino Pants marked 35c. are to goat 25c. a pair. ‘The €1 Medicated and Gray Wool Vests and Pants are reduced to Bie. each. Those marked 81.25 reduced to 81. Al Children’s Underwear at 10 per cent dis- count. S-Why these reduced prices for such seasonable goods? Only those who have not lately visited the Palais Royal will ask this question. Today we require shelf room for 1,000 pieces of Ginghame. If we don’t couple the Palais Royal with Gioghams during "92 then this advance anny is not deserving the praise it is getting. And these tuousands of Cotton Undergarments, that will cause such a fu- rore next Monday. Is it a wonder we are asked to commence the sale sooner? And this collection of Evening Wear Requisites. Where else the variety of Chiffon Rufllings, for instance, and such qualities for such prices? And so with Artistic Card Engraving, etc. The work of one of the leading artists in the city at moderate prices is almost overwhelming us with orders. THE PALAIS ROYAL. (Continued below.) Dress Goons Axo Trmerses, The correct evening tints in the following: CHINA SILKS, full 23 inches wide and guaranteed superior to the silks usuaily sold at 50c. a yard, are hereat only 39. a yard. JAP, SILES—Superior Quality Figured Japanese Silks, in Cream only, 27 inches wide. Only i a yard. FAILLE—The gracefal draping and delicately ‘shaded Faille Francaise Silks ‘rom $1 to $1.08. yard. RHADAME—Known as Satin Khadame, @1 10 $1.50 a yard. Qualities for the prices that will be recog- nized by connoisseurs as superior. MOIRE SILKS are to be correct for ‘92. Our prices 1.25 to 2.25. We have made the attempt to have the best for the prices since these old-time favorites are again to encage your attention. RROCADES—ZSe. to €1.80, the price extremes. Descriptionsare more apt to mislead than otherwise. We request you to ask to be shown these goods, CREPES—We shall be able for a short time to offer Toe, and $1 qualities for only 5c. and G8. re spectively. For a short time because we cannot obtain more at the prices. WOOL FABRICS—Cashmere, Henrietta and Nun's Veliing only 50c. yard. Crepon st 75 cents and Hen- Hietta at 8Sc. yard. We ask critical inspection. Note Qualities and colors. Repvcen Parces. Paris Robes reduced from $18 to #12.50 and from 815 to $8.75. Only nine of them, but they in- clude the choice tufted camel's hair and other expen- sive novelties. Heavovanrens For Taunnnes. ‘The variety is kept complete the year round. The latest and choicest Trimmings are always here, and generally at «price surprise.’ To quickly introduce the New Year Novelties 10 per cont discount is to be allowed until Wednesday evening. Pearl Edges, 30c. to 1 yard. ‘Peari Gimps, $1.80 to $3.35 yard. Gold Gimps, 25c. to $3.35 yard. Gold and Jewel Gimpe, $1.40 to $5.40 yard. Ostrich Feather Edges, $1.35 yard. Coque Feather Edges, 30c. to $1 yard. Coque Feather Bands, $1.50 to $2.68 yard. Ribbon Fringes, $1.50 to $3 yard. Silk Feather Edges, 50c. to $1 yard. Jet Edges, 12c. to 81 yard. Black Silk Edges, 8c. to 50c. yard. Colored Silk Edges, 12. to 50c. yard. Cantile Gimps, $1.15 to $2 yard. Jet Gimpe, $1 to $6.68 yard. Sik Gimps, $1 to $12.35 yard. Ea Especial attention is asked to the variety of Evening Trim:ings, also the following: ‘Fosther Pompons with Aigrette for the hair, White, Cream, Light Blue, Pink and Cardinal, @1.35. Princess of Wales Tips with Aigrette, only 80c. ‘Flowers for garniture and corsage bouquets from G8 to$1.25. Violets,Chrysanthemums, Jecquemirot Roses, Helictrope, Orange Bicssom, ‘American Beauty” Hoses, &c..&c. Long Stem Roses, Chrysan- themums, &c., with foliage, suitable for New Year favors, 15¢. to 300. bunch. Evening shades in the Fashionable Double-faced Satin Ribbons, 24 and 3 inches wide, only 39 and 480, yard. 4 ‘Moire Ribbons, 10c. to 75e. yard. Faille Ribbon»,3} inches wide, 300. yard. G. G. Ribbons, with satin edie, Se. to 30c. yard. ‘Satin and G. G. Ribbons in White and scarce tints. Qualitics for the prices that make the Palais Boyal Deadquarters, | Fons aT 10 Pas Cexz D:scouxr, % uae rn Corner 12th ot. and Pa, ave. One-tenth off the price marked on the garment or trimming selected. The discount also includes MER TZ. As you enter the store you will notice two tables full of ieft-over holiday goods. ‘These embrace Smoking Sets, Manicure Sets, Paper Cutters, Match Safes, Paper Weizhts, Leather Toilet Cases and a bait bundred other fancy articles which, el- though they are desirable at any tine uring the year, yet our sale for them appears to be only at Christmas. We don’t want to carry them over to next Christmas, soone of the siens reads, ‘*Your choice at exactly one-half marked Price,” and the other sicu reads, *“Your choice of this lot 23 per cent aff reralar Prices.” You will find many good things among them which we believe you will be glad to buy at the present reduced Prices. Armucrve Booxs Fase. ‘Wo have about a thousand copies of the fttie attractively illustrated bocks called Grey's Elezy, Old Oaken Bucket and Vilage Blackanith—a copy of whicn ‘Wil be given to those who ask for them, oe or oF “Modern Pharmacist,” CORNER 11TH AND F 8TS. N.W. The Underwear Department is where you see the crowd. Never in the history of our business have we offered better bargains in muslin underwear. There is no reason why you should Bay rerwlar prices elsewhere when you can buy the same garments here at from 10 to 15 per cent lesa ‘Take the Fine Muslin Gown at4oa, as an illustration. ‘We have been glad toget its equal heretofore to sell for Sic.. and do not believe it is possible to buy the same quality elsewhere for less than Bic, We again give the prices, vig: 63c. Gowss For 450 $1 Gowss For 75c. $1.48 Gowss For 98c. 29c. Duawers For 230. 44c. Daawexs For 330. 50c. Drawens For 390. 63c. Daawens For 480. 89c. Drawers For 680. 980c. Sxmrs For 75c. $1.68 Suers For $1.25. $1.75 Sxmrs For $1.35. 33c. Conser Covens For 25c. (First floor, left of entrance.) Curox Ar Hare Paice. ‘To quicken the ssleof the 6-inch Silk Embroidered Poiks Dot Chiffon you can have what is left for 25e. per yard instead of 50c, All colorsand lovely. Tur Box Mazcuz, 314 and S16 7th st.n.w. ny Come Evesrs CAST THEIR SHADOWS BEFORE. HAPPENINGS THE BALANCE OF THIS WEEK aT A- Kicraws, o————o 909 PA. AVE. N.W. o————o GREAT COTTON UNDERWEAR SALE. G27 Ladies’ Plain Corset Covers, felled 8 seams, Sizes 32 to 44. —— 1p G2 Ladies’ Full Length Gowns, turnover 9 collar, embroidered front. Sizes iéto 16 neck. > Sos 2 Ladies’ Short Muslin Skirts—cluster 9g of tucks and Lem yoke band— o——o 25% o——o t@” Ladies’ Muslin Drawers, widecluster of tucks, deep cambric ruffle. All sizes, 4m open and closed— o——-2 39° + 2" Our lineof Fine Cotton Underwear 8 hasno equal as to assortment, quanti and prices. Now open for a lange dani- ary trade, o———o o—— THIS WEEK'S EVENTS. 50 DOZEN €9 81.00 Corsets—the best-known mikes 28 69% © . ‘THIS WEEK'S EVENTS, 25 pen cest oF S27 On every dollar on all our Knit Unde- 03 wear for ladies, misses, wud childre, including American Hosiery's qutre Tine. o——— o———_o THIS WEEK'S EVENTS. Our great Coat Sale continues, Some GH sold at one-quarter off, some at one 27 third off ond some at half off of the former price. > o——+ THIS WEEK'S EVENTS Continuation of our Great Kemnant SH Sale. The same assortment and the J@ Same prices that were seen in The Star of Saturday and the Post of Sunday. o——o o———o ‘THIS WEEK'S EVENTS. ‘The entire odds and ends of all our $1. SB Men's Heavy Kutt Underwesr, in White, Gray and Natural. o——» 50% —— Do not fail to attend this event 27 sale. It is not for one hour or aday, 1 MB is for the balance of this entire week, A. Kavcrus, x 909 Pa Ave N.W Cassar & Lenr, 928 7th and 706 Ket aw. A SPECIAL OFFEBING IN MEN'S NLAUS- DERED SHIRTS, No, 1.—Made of Now York mills cotton, Ian besoet end bands, contipaous stays. reapes clase Shirt, Sizes 141018. Only 500. each. Made of New York mills cotton, quality nea boson abd bands, bosom lined with Bam,» ne custom-made Shirt, Sizes 14to18 Only 2 FOR EVENING WEAR. - ‘82-inch China Silk, tm all the popular ‘hes, only a To close. Alot of Ladies’ Initial Handkerchiefs redual to Se. ‘Misses’ Coats we are offeristhem at Penne prices to close. Your chee fora rare bargain. ‘CARHART & LER, = 125 Teh and 700 Kaw. j ve a. ‘Vistting cards printed from plate, 7c. et a} Tar have any Linser.ng rewtaders of a seann gone, You know what it meansto hurry merchandise—with US, anyway. We don’t stop to “hae dollar, One big cut in price will do more than © doren “nips.” The cost mark never comes into com- Sideration. We always have an object in view, This time it is to clear tho racks—and we have taken the Receanary steps to do it guickly ‘We will tell you tho whole story—bow many there are in each lot_the mzes—what the price Ras tern—and what itis NOW. Thatis the important part. Look sharpat that. The qualitios and styles need give you ho concera—OUK reputation ial the backing they need. 3 seat revsu JACKETS, satin lined, Size 32 ony. on Were $12.50. | sow SO. 9 2 sear ruven JACKETS, qutited Satin lined. Size 34 only. Were €15./ sow S750. 1 seat revs JACKET, with Rich shoulders, astrachan reversand cutie, ‘Siae was e20,|sow SLO, 1 seat resem JACKET, with high shoullers, astrachan sleeves and collar. Bize JU. war s20.] xow S10, 2 sackeTs tm 0 comination of PLAIN and CKUSHED PLUSH, with bieh shoulders, loose frout and Black and White Plaid atk iin. ow $10, Were & 3 seat ruvsn urerens, win hich shoulders, seal loops and satin linings, Wer #25.| sow $12.50. 1 exrma mravy seat ruvse JACKET, with vest of artrachan cloth, high shoulders. Size 38. wes e20.| wow 815, 2 PLUSH JACKETS. with vests, hich showiders and heevy satia linings. Sizes— ‘4 and 3S. Were 35. | xov S20, 1 seat, revsn sacker, wim sleeves and revere of affachan cioth, hah sivuldere, satin lined. Size 38. 50. Livrortep warrcasseanat JACKET, with higtshoulders. Size 36. was eo. sow S20. 1 sonar pst sacove—a0 meres Jong, with quilte satin lining. Size 36. was ea0. bow $12.50. 3 SEAL BUSH SACQUPS-38 inches Jong, with qilted satin lining. Sizes 32 and 34. weresss. | now $12.50, 3 SRL PLUSH SACQUES—40 inches Jong, wh quilted satin lining. Sizes 32, ‘St ands. Were 625. | sow S15. was 025. | wow S12 3 sear PLUSH SACOUES—e better gre€—40 inches long, With hizh shoulders fp duilted satin lining. Bizes 4 and 3d, Were e35.| sow S20, 1 sear. piven sacgrr-40 inctes jong, with high shoulders aud plain satin Lining. Size 36 Was e35.] sow $20, 2 wear ruvsm saceurs-4o inches Jong. with hich shoulders and quilted liming. Sizes 24 and 36. Were e40.| sow S25. 3 sat rrosn sacques—test thet can be made—40 inches lone, with hich shoulders abd quilted iining. Size 32, 34 and 38. Were eso, | xow S30. 3 sear ruvsm wnars, with som fringe and quilted satin lung. Sizes S2und a Were 817.00. | Now $10. 1 prvsu wRar—one of the best grades, Bize 32. wees. | xow $20. 1 seat. prvsn NEWMARKET, Bich boulders and tailor finish, Bize 3B. | wsesz.00 | xow $20. ! 1 ivrorrep piack six PLosH NLWMAKAET, baudsowely trimmed with: pasementerie aud ornaments; hich collar Spa collar aud frout edged witn feather trummung. dize 3. vu ase | sow $100. Yoo scotuere is not much of s quantity of any one style. For that reason the sale will not admit of any hanging back. But thea, you will know “right off” whether you want ashare in itor not. We think you will say “yes.” There's suche sacrifice that you get the “‘ion's share” All we want is the room, Penurs, “NINTH AND THE AVENUE.” ESTABLISHED 1840. [it] TELEPHONE 905. W. M. Savors & Soon WF HAVE ALOT OF EVENING GAUZES OF ALL KINDS AND COLORS. WE WISH 10 SELL ‘THEM AND HAVE MARKED THEM FIFTY CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. COME AND SEE THEM. WE MAY HAVE JUST WHAT YOU DESIRE IN THE wor ALSO, A SPLENDID LINE OF SILKS AND VEL- VETS, MOURNING GOODS, &c., &. IN FACT, & FULL LINE OF FIRST-CLASS DKESS GOODS AND DRY GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, OX ALL OF WHICH WE ALLOW A DISCOUNT OF TEN CENTS ON THE DOLLAB FOB CASE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ‘™. M. SHUSTER & SOx8, Pa ave oxerece = “PA 4 YTHING Sis