Evening Star Newspaper, September 16, 1893, Page 4

£ = THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. SATURDAY... September 16, 1893. (ROSEY $. NovEs. Editor. EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent circalation in Washington three times ldrger than that of any other paper the city. As a local NEWS paper and Ad- vertising Medium it has ne competitor. The Metropolitan Railroad Company, ‘with a serenity that seems to have been un- disturbed by its failure to comply with the law requiring a change of motive power, or by the’proceedings instituted by the United States government to deprive it of its char- ter, comes to the front with a new proposi- tion In the form of a bill in Congress to permit it to continue to exist, using the underground electric system. The Dill ts not in the form in which it should be en- acted Into law, if due consideration is giv- en to the city’s interests, but regarded only a3 a declaration of the intention of the company, its Introduction in Congress is a matter for general felicitation. The Dill grants a year’s time to try the underground system on the company’s 9th street line, and requires it, in case the experiment Proves successful, to equip its main line with the same system in another year’s time. So far as the measure goes, it is to be commended. It is a declaration in favor of the underground system, by a railroad company which has been credited with a desire to reap profits, at the expense of the beauty and safety of the streets of the Capital, by the introduction of the cheap overhead trolley. The company should be applauded for {ts determination, as implied by the bill, to equip its road with an elec- tric system that may be a little more ex- pensive than the trolley, but is unobjection- able. No one familiar with the progress made in electrical railroad construction, ‘will doubt that, if the projected expertment 1s entered upon in good faith, the city will soon have one of its principal railroad lines operated by a system that offers all the ad- vantages of the overhead trolley, but 1s free from the many objections to the use of the overhead trolley in city streets. The passage of the bill now offered would be in effect a rechartering of the road, and a condoning by Congress of the company's past sins of omission. In granting such in- dulgences, Congress could certainly not be accused of severity if {t took precautions in the interests of the people, to provide against a possible change of policy on the part of the company, and to make sure what the bill In its present form leaves in uncertainty. As it is framed, the bill would practically grant an indefinite extension of thne to the company, for if there were any reason why the company did not care to go to the expense of equipping the main line with an electric conisit, it might not be @iMcult for it to prevent the success of the experiment on the 9th street line. Then there would have to be new legislation, and perhaps new experiments. The Star does not mean to question the intention of the present management of the road, as ex- pressed in the bill, but it is well understood that a great railroad syndicate, engaged in developing the trolley system,has endeavor- ed to buy in a controlling share of the stock of the road, and with the return of better times, there is reason to believe that the ef- fort may be resumed. So whatever legis- lation Congress enacts now respect- fmg the road, should be carefully considered, with a view to protect- ing the city against this threat of the trol- ley. From the people's point of view, a fur- ther grant of time under the old law, whieh bas not been complied with, and which per- mitted the company to equip its road with the underground electric system, if It so elected, might be preferable to the uncer- tainties of the new bill, which, as it stands, gives no definite assurance to the public, in case the management of the road should be changed, that any effort would be made to demonstrate the success of the umder- ground system. However, the pending bill fs subject to amendment,and with the evi- ences already given in this, as well as in other cities, of the efficiency and practi- ability of that method of propulsion which fm effect take it out of the field of experi- ment, there fs no good reason why it should not be so amended as to omit all these dan- gerous reservations and conditions, and to require the company to equip its. whole road with the underground system within a given time. —__--++= —____ When Brazil declared itself a republic it adopted a constitution like that of the United States of America and probably many good Brazilians believed that this would insure the permanency and prosperity of the new government. But constitutions do not make a people. The American Consti- tution was made by the people and was an expression of principles which had become thoroughly established in the minds and hearts of men who had been in training for political freedom for several genera- tions under exceptional conditions. So when this constitution is taken ready made by another people, living under entirely different political conditions, it is not sur- prising if it ts found not to fit exactly. No American ‘would fail to applaud any effort to substitute a republican fo> a monarchical form of government, if such effort is in- spired by a love of liberty. When, however, discontent is fomented by ambitious and un- scrupulous men to advance thelr own in- terests, and when in the name of liberty men seek to gratify their own greed for power, political disaster only can. be the result. It may be that in time Brazil will settle down to staid and quiet republican ways, but not having the spirit of "76 and not having a Brazilian Washington, or Jef- ferson, or Adams, produced by a natural evolution, it can only attain a condition of blissful rest and content under its new form of government, by a long course of training. The borrowed constitution will be of little use until the people are educated up to it. —__+ ++ ___ Guiteau’s shade must be pleased with the notoriety his bones are getting, for If there was anything that gratified him in life it was to figure in tho newspapers. It was that kind of perverted vanity that was largely responsible for his fearful crime, for he preferred to be conspicuous for in- ‘amy rather than not be conspicuous at all. ei . ——_*+++—___—__ ‘The Capitol will be a hundred years old ‘Monday. It ix still in its youth for a build- ing of that character, and the proper thing will be to wish it many happy returns of the occasion. so -_—_ Some time ago Mr. Trimble, the assessor of the District, proposed to the Commis- sioners to ask Congress to permit the post- Donement without penalty of the payment of the half year’s taxes due in November until May. This proposal was made with the commendable purpose of preventing the financial stringency that might result from raining the city In November during a sea- son of financial depression of a million and @ half dollars in cash. Coupled with] the proposition was another, to permit those | who paid their taxes in November to en- Joy the advantage of a discount of ten per cent. Objection was made to this proposed discount, on the ground that it tended, by practically offering a premium for pay- ments in November, to defeat the very ob- ject which Mr. Trimble had in view, that of | avoiding payments, as well as because it those proposed by Mr. Trimble, although more elaborately stated. The method he suggests, would, he thinks, insure the pay. ment of taxes by those who have the means to pay them. In view of the high assess- ment of property he favors an abatement of ten per cent of the taxes and suggests the deduction of ten per cent from the first half of the taxes if paid in November and ten per cent from the second half if paid in May, no rebate being allowed on the excess if more than one half is paid in November. This would discourage any ad- vance payments ,and to some extent, on that account, keep money in circulation. In the case of the poorer class who, on ac- count of financial stress might be unable to pay promptly, he would favor the sus- pension of the penalty of two per cent a T™month imposed upon delinquents, and allow all taxes for the present year paid before June 30, 1894, to be rece!ved without penalty. It requires but little study to see that Mr. Petty’s proposition is substantially the same as Mr. Trimble’s—to permit a postpone- ment of the November payments until May without penalty, and to allow a discount of ten per cent to those paying the half of their taxes due in November. The tax col- lector could not, of course, discriminate and rich and poor alike might postpone their payments until May without penalty, everybody being assumed to be poor, at Present, so far as ready money ts con- cerned. Neither proposition seems to make any better provision for a postponement of tax payments than the existing law, for persons who now settle their taxes prompt- ly in order to avoid the payment of penal- ties, would under either of the pending Proposals be equally as prompt in order to save the offered discount or premium which would amount, so faras a man's cash ac- count went, to the same thing as a penalty for delinquency. If Mr. Trimble’s plan was not approved as a means of avoiding the expected drain of money from the city, there is little reason why Mr. Petty’s should re- ceive approval in such connection. There is another light, however, in which both Propositions are worth consideration. Prac- tically outside of the postponement feature both are merely proposals to reduce taxes tem per cent, and this reduction, it is claimed, is desirable under the increased assessment. Instead of speaking of the abatement of ten per cent for prompt pay- ment, the proposal might be worded in this way and it would be the same in effect: taxes will be reduced ten per cent and a penalty of ten per cent imposed upon de- Unquents. About the same conditions are Proposed as would exist if the taxes were Teduced directly without any roundabout way of getting at it, and the present legal Penalty of two per cent per month for de- Mnquency were enforced. Considered, there- fore, as suggestions looking to the reduc- tion of taxes, and not as means of avold- ing the November payment, the proposals should receive attention, and, if it is found that the tax levy under the new assessment is so high as to justify such a reduction, should be approved. ———_++-+__ It 1s pleasant to note that in these hard times one industry seems to be extremely Profitable and that ts train robbing. It is an industry, too, carried on without any Protective legislation, so tariff reformers may find in it an argument to help their case. There are some features of the north- em Michigan robbery which ought to be udied by men going into business. In- stead of organizing a large company as id the Indiana robbery, requiring a divi- sion of the plunder which gave each share- holder only about $1,000, the Michigan men had a close corporation of only four men. As a result their profits, after deducting all expenses for masks and ammunition, reach nearly $20,000 each, a comfortable figure to compensate them for the wear and tear on the nerves. ——_———_++2_____ There is evidently a good field for the missionaries of the woman's rights associa- tion at Greenpoint, L. I. Mrs. Maria Polizzi, sought to earn her living as a barber, but she has been driven from this field of labor, by taunts, assisted by an occasional bom- bardment of the shop in which she worked, with decayed fruit and vegetables. Curt- ously, the movement against her was made by other women.‘ Now, Mrs. Polizzi, not being endowed with a martyr spirit, has changed her calling from that of barber to ladies’ hair dresser, and is enjoying peace at a sacrifice of principle. The inability of the government to get a naval vessel to Rio in quick time may re- sult seriously to American interests there, and even if it does not the occasion has its lesson. Secretary Herbert's prompt meas- ures In the case of the Atlanta will un- doubtedly do much to brace up the navy, ‘so vessels in commission will be in readi- ness for instant service. The present dif- ficulty relates more to general administra- tion than to lack of efficiency or diligence on the part of ship's officers, and may re- sult In reforms in other directions, which, combined with those already inaugurated by Mr. Herbert, will result in producing a navy that will be always ready for active service. —__+ «+ ____ The scramble over the borders of the Cherokee strip begins today. Reports in- dicate that thousands will be disappointed, as there Is not enough land to go around. Under such conditions it is to be deplored that there is not some effective means of preventing speculation, so that the actual settler seeking a farm would not have to contend in an unseemly race against iand sharks. Ultimately the farmers will get the land, but not until many of them have paid a heavy toll to the swarm of fleeter seramblers, who go without baggage and pose as settlers for what there is in it for them. ——___ +e+___ The proposition to keep the world’s fair open until January 1, 1894, will be very gen- erally approved. If such a plan would make the fair a financial success, the gen- eral sentiment would be in favor of it, for the Chicago people who have made such a success of the other features of the fair, ought not to be permitted to suffer finan- cially. Then, doubtless, there are thous- ands of people who have been unable to to reach Chicago daring the summer and fall, who might be able to go and enjoy the great spectacle later in the year, and would be glad to do so in spite of the less favor- able climatic conditions of Chicago's late fall and win’ “_~+ ¢-——___ News comes from Coneg Island of the successful test there yesterday of a new un- derground conduit for electric propulsion. ‘The practicability of several systems has already been demonstrated, and the testi- mony now coming from Coney Island fs only cumulative. The experiment yesterday was purposely made under the most unfavorable conditions, and proved that such a system is far more reliable than the overhead trolley. +e. It is a pity that some of the Senators could not see the boomers getting into the Cherokee strip, and thus get an idea of what hurrying up really means. _ + ‘The experience of a lineman in New York makes it clear that however proper it may be to handle the electric wire without gloves in discussion, it is by no means wel! to do so in practice. — -_++2____ It fs only natural and business-like for the world’s fair to consider the advisability of getting the benefit of the return of con- fidence by keeping open beyond the origin- | ally prescribed limit. favored those who have money at command. Now Mr. Petty, the auditor of the District, | explains that a general postponement of | the payment of taxes from November to / May, would involve practically a loan to the District by the federal government of | @ million ané a dollars as the money | would be required in the meantime to meet | maturing obligations. Such a loan, he} thinks, could not reasonably be asked, and | if his view of the nature of the transaction should prevail at the Treasury Department and in Congress, postponement would doubt- Jess be out of the question. Mr. Petty, how- ever, suggests some measures of relief which, when analyzed, differ but little from | Governor Flower is proving very happy in adapting his utterances to the towns in which he speaks. In the phrase of the drama, “a local gag always goes.” ——_ + +2 Persons traveling on Indiana railroads now risk the danger of being held up by detectives looking for train robbers. 3 Representative Campbell can exchange congratulations with the President. Tam- many has Its baby, too. 3 It is interesting and somewhat reassur- ing to note that the train-robbery wave went northwest. THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1893—SIXTEEN PAGES. THE WEEK. ‘The attention of the country during the Past week has been focused on the debate in the Senate on the repeal of the silver act. In the House the democrats tried to consider a bill to repeal the federal elections law, but the republicans successfully fill- bustered against it. The ways and means committee held hearings regarding propos- ed changes in the tariff. The most note- worthy event of the week was the opening at Chicago of the world’s parliament of re- ligions. All the leading creeds of the earth were represented. The political cam- paign was opened in Ohio by Gov. McKin- ley at Akron on Tuesday and by Mr. Neal, the democratic gubernatorial candidate, on Thursday at Newark. A fresh outbreak of yellow fever at Brunswick, Ga., was repurt- ed, but It was deciared not to be epidemic. Catholic archbishops at Chicago decided to secure a site at Washington for a resi- dence for Mgr. Satolli, the papal ablegate. Twenty masked men held up a Lake Shore train near Kessler, Ind., and robbed the ex- Dress ‘safe of ‘$20,000. Reports from throughout the ‘country continue to show factories and mills resuming op- erations. The International Coopers’ Union at Milwaukee adopted resolutions _ for- members Ing members of state militia companies. Thousands of pation Soceet ine ase, of the Chero- ee awaiting the time when the lands should be for settlement. The most notable death of the week was that of F. L. Ames of Boston, the richest man in New England. A fire destroyed 350,000 worth of lumber at Pullman, Ill. The miss- ing steamship Alvo and schooner Booth have been given up as lost by their owners. Im Foreign Lands. ‘The victory of the American yacht Nava- hoe over the Prince of Wales’ yacht Britan- nia in the race for the Brenton’s Reef cup, donated by James Gordon Bennett, has been the event abroad of greatest interest to Americans. It was the more welcome in that it was unexpected from the previous Poor showing of the Navahoe. Several of the revolting ships of the Brazilian navy began a bombardment of the forts near Rio de Janeiro, but President Peixoto profossed confidence that the revolt would be speedily suppressed. The anti-German agitation by the Czechs at Prague caused summary measures to be taken by the Austrian gov- ernment. Mr. Dalziel, lberal M. P., caused @ stir by moving a reduction of the salary of the Duke of Cambridge as commander- in-chief of the British army. The Portu- Suese government caused a protest by this government by declaring quarantine against Vessels from New York as a cholera infect- ed port. The most important death abroad was that of Gen. de Miribel, chief of staff of the French army. Charles de Lesseps, sentenced to prison fof bribing a deputy to vote for Panama canal schemes, was re- leased from prison, his crime having been outlawed. Emperor William of Germany has been traveling through his empire, making gracious speeches. A home rule manifesto was issued in London, directed gainst the house of lords and threatening its existence if {t continued to oppose the will of the majority of the English people, 48 represented in the house of commons, King Oscar of Sweden-Norway is thought to be leaning toward the triple alliance, he- Heving that Russia ts instigating the ‘sep- atist movement in his country. Cholera Im the District. The advent of a Uttle stranger in the Presidential household last Saturday was naturally the great event of the week. In athletic circles the Potomac regatta of the same day will be remembered ar one of the most successful ever held here. The nomi- nation of Brig. Gen. David 8. Stanley as governor of the Soldiers’ Home here con- firmed the prediction in that matter made by The Star. Federal Lodge, No. 1, F. A. A. M., celebrated in fine style the one hun- Gredth anniversary of the formation of the lodge. In the tying up and gagging of Hen Lung __ by two brother-Chinamen, and in their robbery of the unfortunate celestial, & new departure in District criminal cir- cles was observable. The great work of final preparation in the matter of the Cap- itol centennial celebration was about reach- ed in the aunouncement of the programs for celebration day. Two important con- | ventions met here during the week—the sound money convention and the national convention ‘of colored Baptists. The great centennial chorus of 1,500 voices gave a most enjoyable and successful public re- hearsal, enjoyed by nearly 5,000 people. A Very disastrous fire in the office of the West- rn Union Telegraph Company in the Cor- coran building was caused probably by a trolley wire, and a lineman narrowly es- caped a horrible death from the same cause & few hours later. The term of office of District Commissioner John W. Ross ex- pired, he holding over until his expected re- appointment or until the appointment of his successor. The assignment of Woods & Company, bankers, for the benefit of their creditors, was announced. —_—_-o-—_____ SHOOTING STARS. Oh, Fashion, how you hold in range E’en those claim to scorn your change; For see the poets flock to rhyme On fall instead of summer time. Her Opinion. “There is one thing,” said De Broot’s wif “in which women can never hope to be man’s equal.” “And what is that?” “In being unreasonable.” Figures of speech—The stenographer’s notes. He Was Sure of It. “Is this a sound concern?” asked the bus- iness man who was looking over the books. “I should say so,” replied the clerk (who now reads the “Help Wanted” column.) “They are in the music business.” Piaint of the Black Baas. ‘The ball playing season Is over; yet I $ In terror expect to Be caught on a fly. ‘What She Meant. “And you refuse me after all that you have said!” he exclaimed. “Yes.” “Because I am not rich.” “Yes, George; that is why.” “Yet you said that you could be content with love in a cottage,” he went on bitterly. “Oh, George! That was three months ago. I meant a cottage at a summer resort, you know. A Great Field. He is a public character, but he had evi- dently not been in the Senate gallery before. He was best known to the public at large as a street fakir. He had evidently become interested in the course of legislation, for he reappeared day after day during the silver debate. During a pause in the oratory he was heard to murmur: “Gracious! If I ¢’d only git it! “Get what?” asked another habitue of the gallery. “A permit f'um der gov’ment to turn loose in dis place wit a put-a-nickle-in-de slot-an’-test-yer-lung machine. —_ e+ ___. A Chicago Estimate of New York. From the Chicago Times. “It 1s a provincial outfit, is New York, whose horizon is suggested by its 5 7-8 hat. As Secretary Carlisle said: ‘It views the world from the parish belfry,’ and its in- telligence and mundane appreciation ex- hausts itself between the Battery and the Brenx. It will find a near day in its his- tory when the south and west will make of {t a national door mat. It will take proper place as simply the hallway wherein man- kind will wipe its shoes and hang up its hat before proceeding to inhabit the rest of the country. ee New York's Estimate of Herself. From the New York Sun. New York is the magnet of talents, the mountain of adamant, which draws to it irresistibly the ships of the adventurous from all parts. Many of the mariners go to smash and many thrive, and all love the excitement and the throng. For the gains of traffic and the professions and trades, for choice and comely social and gregarious existence, for solitude, if you want it, for minding your own business and escaping curiosity, for affairs and for pleasure, for getting out of life the most various develop- ment and charm, New York is obliged to admit, modestly but firmly, that she Is a nonesuch and a nonpareil; ‘but if any un- instructed person doubts {t, she doesn’t pity him. Tastes differ, and the wild man from Borneo won't play tennis. —_ +2 ___. A Dizsy Estimate of Hill. From the Kansas City Star. The wheel trust has gone to the wall, leaving Mr. David Bennett Hill with a head full of high-priced merry-go-rounds, elec- tric fans, wind mills and Ferris wheeis that he can’t dispose of in ten years in the pres- ent depressed market. WOODWARD ‘:. LOTHROP, |A Small 10TH, 11TH AND F STA NW.’ —o STORE CLOSES AT 12 MONDAY-—CAPITOL CENTENNIAL DAY. —e— Continuation of Our Grand March of Autumn Stocks. WHAT SHALL I WEAR? WHAT'S GOING TO BE WORN? Troubled voices have asked before and will ask again. Both questions may be answered by a visit here now. In every stock, in every department we show the latest styles and patterns for autumn. Not all in, of course, but goodly assortments already and newcomers daily. Europe 1s certainly yielding up her treasures lavishly— America, pressing bard upon her heels, is making contributions in every way worthy of her high Position in the trade world. We've already told you of NEW MILLINERY, NEW DRESS STUFFS, NEW SILKS, NEW VELVETS, NEW HOSIERY, NEW GLOVES, NEW UNDERWEAR, NEW LINENS AND HOUSEKEEPING GOODS, NEW UPHOLSTERY STUFFS, CURTAINS, DRAPERIES, TABLE COVERS, NEW FLANNELS, &c. It ts wise to be well informed as to these things—as to all the proper things for autumn. A glance at the bright, pretty things peeping from shelf and counter, will create but one impression, that the store ts attiring itself in autumnal beauty, rare and unusual. Certain it is that we are ——s Teaching that point where we'll be in better position than ever before to meet your wants Monday--Jackets & Wraps. A First Sight of The New Autumn Fancies. ‘Not a bit too soon, for the crisp, cool mornings and evenings create a need for a wrap of some sort. Not a heavy one, of course, but a medium fall-weight, just the welght garments that are always in demand and at the same time very hard to secure. We have just received our first shipment of the “medium weights” today. After looking the markets over thoroughly, passing this and that, and picking only where merit collected some of the richest and most refined kinds. And the blacks and the colors—all tend toward low prices—iarge values for little money. This ithe first news about the Wraps. Monday there'l be more Fecelved, and more Tuesday and following days. we have If not ready to buy it's worth your while to see what will be wom this fall. Ar 85. -00__ ONE LOT BLACK KERSEY CAPES, with handsome butterfly overcape, Ar $10. Worrs $15_ ONE LOT BEST TAN KERSEY CLOTH JACKETS, full sleeves, butterfly cape, handsome pearl buttons. An excellent value. Ar $6.50_ ee ove tor very Fixe arack| At $10 To $45_ DIAGONAL CLOTH CAPES, butterfly overcape, rich ribbon trimmings. Ar $10. Varvz $18_ ; Ar 8&7, ONE LOT TAN, BROWN AND GREEN CLOTH CAPES, with butterfly overcape, handsomely A LOT OF JACKETS AXD CAPES CARRIED FROM LAST SPRING. The styles, the colors and the shapes are almost iden- tical with those that will come later in the season. They are the “one-of-a-kind” styles, there- fore more exclusive. Bach gar- Cloud=burst Of Bargains FOR CASH At The Rink. Open All Day Ponday. Grand chance for our friends in the departments to see us about furnishing their homes. a A Bazcus Tx Cusrrosrs. No, 7 W. Solid Oak Chiffonter, 3 draw- ers, with hat box, polish finished. Cor Frou 810.50 To $6.25. A Bazoaw Ix Har Tuers. No. 98. Hat Trees (or Clothes Poles), oak and imitation mahogany. Frou $2.75 To $1.85. A Bazoam Ix Waxpzoses. No. 23. 2 Fine Solid Oak Wardrobes, Gouble door, lower drawer, polish Anish. Cor Frou $12.50 To $8.75. A Dare Ix Cuaxoee Scrzes No. 702. Fine Substantially Bulit Solid Oak Chamber Suites, swell front, cast brass trimmings, neatly carved, dresser finished with 24 by 20 in. French bev- eled plate mirror. Cor Frou $38 To $24.50. A Bazears Ix Booxcasts. No. 122. Fine Solid Oak Bookcase, 4 Portable shelves, oval French plate mir- ror, 2 small clock side shelves, brass curtain rod. iCor Frou $15 To $9. A Bazcars Is Comsrsariox Boor. case Axp nite Desk. No, 25. 1 left of Fine Solid Oak Book- ease and Writing Desk, neatly carved, oxidized trimmed, drop leaf writing pad, with pigeon holes, &c. Cor Frou $22.50 To $14.75. JULIUS LANSBURGH'S “Rink,” —_ ment is the best of its kind and “ aie wrens gone, Samo one | N.Y -Ave.,Near 14th 50. only when thoroughly examined. beaks Wob't attempt a description. ONE LOT BLACK AND BLUE CLAY DIAGONAL JACKETS, half ned, with and without in price from $10 to $45, which butterfly overcape, elegantly made is far less than actual value. and finished. All sizes from 32 to 42. Ses Our First Fall Importatio See the garments—they range 11th st. bldg.) nm Women’s Swiss Ribbed Underwear Opened Today. Azz Woor, Liste axo Woot, Au Sux, Axx Corrox Axp Corrox Axo Woot. CRAIG & HARDING. More About Curtains. ‘We didn't say enough about those new axony” La , Curtains, The ground- work is entirely new—being a little like the Ssh-net weave. It is @ decided nor- elty, and by importing them direct we can save you 25 per cent of their usual price, thus bringing them down on a par ‘with cheap Nottingham Lace Curtaine, ‘The $4.50 value are but $3 per pair. Portiers Below Price. i “YPSILANTI” SANITARY BALBRIGGAN UNION | WEAR, in Vests, Pants and “Combination” Sults— “COMBINATION” “SUITS—the weight for present | Swiss ribbed. wear. High neck, long sleeves, ankle pants, “MUNSING'S” WOOL AND COTTON MIXED— mags ‘ 8 6 medium-weight Vests and Pcnts, white or natural. —_ $1.25 ene $300 8320 «$340 © e300 “MUNSING’S” COMBINATION SUITS, fine wool bt Ve : “YPSILANTI” ALL-WOOL “comprxaTion™ | P°*'F Welgt Vesta aud epson peer amae SUITS, black or cream. High neck, Jong sleeves, / «\MuNSING'S COMBINATION SUITS, fine wool ankle pants. The most perfect fitting undergar- | anq cotton mixed—white or natural. ment made. Medium weight, $250. Sizes: 3 4 5 6 Heavy weight, $2.75. _—_ —- —_- — A COMPLETE LINE OF WOMEN’S EQUES. $5.00 $5.50 86.00 86.50 | TRIENNE TIGHTS, in black silk, Lisle and wool. ALSO THE FAMOUS “MUNSING’ UNDER- $2.50 to $6.00 pair. The Capitol, $19.50. T*e Embodiment of All That is Newest and Best In Sewing [Machine [ech- |A Word About Our “Capitol” anism. Machine. ‘The originals of any invention whose object 1s to save labor usually sell at # high price. Pht as the machines are perfected and competition in their production becomes sharp, the endeavor on the part of the most enterprising manufacturer {s to save money to the buyer, by putting on the market high-grade machines, made at a minimum of cost. Tue “Carrrow Szwrsa Macurse Mustrates this truth most forcibly. It is manufactured for us by one of the oldest and most reliable ‘Sewing Machine Companies in the w 1d, and is warranted by them and by us for five years. ‘Neither skill, money, nor labor have been sparcd to perfect the “Capitol.” It is SIMPLE, NOISE- LESS, EASY RUNNIN . POSITIVE FEED, SELF-THREADING, NEEDLE IS SELF-SETTING, LOOSE PULLEY, AUTOMATIC TAKE UP, AUTOMATIC TENSION—in short, it is equal in every particular to any other high-grade machine, and our way of selling it at $19.50 makes its price less than balf the price of any other Srst-class sewing machine. Tue “Carrro Ar $19.50 Is for sale by us exclusively, therefore cannot be bought elsewhere in Washington, ‘A complete set of the best attachments furnished free with every “Capitol” and full instructions by a competent operator given free at the store, cr at your residence if you prefer. REMEMBER—Every “Capitol” Machine is perfect. It must be right in all respects or we don't want or expect you to keep ft. We give you a written warranty for five years, and, if the machine 4s not as represented, refund the money—thns you are perfectly secure. (See the “ “Capitol” in operation. Portrait Departmen Ove 16x20 “Carron Cravox Porrrarr_$1.9 Ovr Ovn Ocr Ove Ove 20x24 Waren Coror Porrasrr_%9.00. s++s+2d floor, 10th st. bldg.) t. 5. 20x24 “Peart” Crayox Porrrarr_$5.00. 25x30 “Grew Cravox Porrrarr_$10.00. 20x24 Pasrez Crayon Porrnarr_$12.00. A PERFECT LIKENESS FROM ANY SIZE PHOTOGRAPH—BEST WORK-SATISFACTION GUAR- ANTEED. (th Boor. PICTURE FRAMES OF ALL KINDS TO ORDER AT SHORT NOTICE. a Woovwarn & Lorsnor. 10TH, 11TH AND F STS. N.W ++10th st, bldg.) Getting clorer to the manufacturer has saved us a quarter of what we have been paying for Chenille Portiers—which means 2 25 per cent saving to you. We also closed out a number of lots at al- most half regular prices. ‘The $10 Ficurei All-over Chenille Por- tlers are now but $6. The $12 Figured Allover Portiers are now but $7.50. ‘The $15 ones now $9. Excellent Plain Chenille Portiers, dado and fringe top and bottom. $7 value. Only $5.50 Pair. RICH Bedroom Suites. A feature of the new stock is the ex- quisite line of Fine Red Carley Birch and Mahogany Chamber Sultes—a line un- ‘equaled in Wastfagton. Excellent New Style Oak Chamber Suites at $26. New $23.50. Style “Cheval? Oak Suites at Red Curley Birch Suites as low as $30. Beauties ‘at $35, $40 and $15. ICRAIG & Sewing) HARDING, Cor 13th & F sts. SSO LANSBURGH & BRO. | RAFF'S ENTERPRISE, BRAIDS! For Your New Dress. We are prepared to sbow you all the latest de- signs, anong which will be fouud PURE MOHAIR BRAIDS in graduating widths, ¥% to 3 inches wide. 8, 5. 8 and 10c. yd. VERY FINE MOHAIR, same widths as above, 10, 12%, 15, 18, 20, 25 and 2c. yd. WIDE WALE HERCULES, a desirable widths, from 12% to 49c. yard. HOP SACK and SERPENTINE MOHAIR TRIM- ‘MING BRAID. Price, according to width, from | 10c. to ibe. yd. Row Ribbons. All the new shades. Bring your samples and we will match them. Xo. % 12, 16 and 22 BLACK DOUBLE-FACE SATIN RIBBON for 18, 22, 25 and 3c. v4. VELVET RIBBON, all widths and prices. Sin. SATIN RIBBON, fn different shades, worth Te., for Boe. yard. To Wear ee ith Your New Dress. We have a beautiful assortment of IRISH POINT SETS OF COLLARS AND CUFFS. Ciosiug-out price $1.25 and $1.48 a set. LACE BERTHAS, made of Polot d'Irelande lace, with ribbon trimmings, €2.25 and €2.48 each. Also made of Black Rourdon Lace, trom to $5.08 each. RUFFS made of Crepe Lisse, wide lace and che nille edge, all shrdes, Patterns. ALL LADIES WHO DESIRE A PATTERN oF PERFECT FIT AND LATEST STYLE SHOULD USE ONLY THE CELEBRATED STANDARD PaT- TERNS, WHICH, THOUGH THE CHEAPEST, ARE PERFECT IN ALL WAYS AND REQUIRE LESS MATERIAL THAN ANY PATTERN YET MADE. WE GIVE YOU A CATALOGUE CON- TAINING 108 PAGES WITH EVERY 50c. WORTH OF PATTERNS. OUR FALL AND WINTER STYLES ARE NOW ON SALE, AND ANY INFOR- MATION OR EXPLANATION CAN BE HAD. WE HAVE SUCCEEDED IN SECURING 100 MORE OF THOSE INFANTS' COATS THAT HAVE. BEEN SETTING THE TOWN WILD FOR THE PAST WEEK AND WILL GIVE YOU THE PICK, THE SAME AS BEFORE, FOR $1.98. $4.00 IS THE VALUE OF THIS CoAT. TO FIT CHILDREN 1, 2,3 AND 4 YEARS. FOR SALE AT INFANTS DEPARTMENT. (SEE WINDOW DISPLAY.) 5 uc Buy your Decorations of us. We Ravethe stock the variety and correct prices, and our inen cal suggest style of decorations, LANSBURCH & BRO., 420, 422, 424, 426 TTH STREET. FALL AND WINTER OPEMING, LONDON AND PARIS Bonnets and Hats. Tavrspar Axo Farivar, SEPTEMBER 21 AND 22. HARRISON, 1829 F STREET. sele-6t e16 You Have TWO FEET And those two fect must have Shoes, for the | Weather wasu't made on a bare-footed plan, Our Shoes will fit your feet, please your eye and not empty your purse. See below: ‘98 cents buys Men's $1.50 Slippers. ‘85 cents buys Men's $1.50 Patent Pumps. $3.75 buys Men's $6 French Patent Leather Bals. $2.95 buys Men's $5 Russia Calf Bals. ee MUe Misses’ $2.50 Bright Dongols Spring feels. $1.15 buys Boys’ $2.50 Button Shoes (izes 4, 5 and 5%). $1.05 buys a Ladies’ $3.56 Button Shoe. $1.85 buys a Ladies’ $3 Button Shoe, In fact a little money buys about twice as much a8 you can get elsewhere. THE WARREN SHOE ROUSE, Geo. W. Ricz. 919 F STREET N. W. THE PEOPLE'S RESORT e168 Disrracements. Dispraceexrs, DISPLACEMENTS, DISPLACEMENTS, Displacements. Displacements, Displacements, Displaceaents. ‘0 woman hes a HE ELECTRO- right to say that this common evil cannot be snc- cessfully treated by the ELEC- ‘TROPOISE. ably effective tn the cure of dis eases of this class, Do you know of any other? UNDREDS of cures will refute Ler. statement. Facts with tho proof bebing them are theom!y evidence we offer. None better. OMEN'S dis- specialty. folearn Profit verienceof others. Livrs: Sprcran Hovzs, 10to 12am, 4toSp.m. &= ATLANTIC ELECTROPOISE Co., ‘728 11TH ST. N. W. If You Feel Tired, Exhausted, debilitated, loss of appetite, pains or aches tu limbs, Lead or body, of generally tndisposed, your liver is un- doudtedly out of order. MILBURN’S MALARIAL CAPSULES effect a positive cure in 24 hours. Ask for them. 25 cents @ box. All druggiits. Money back if you ILBoRN, "C. MIBEE: 6H! & G SIE EXIS qx Ovr Waren Oren. $11.90, KEYSTONE, JAS, BOSS GOLD-FILLED CASE, HAND-ENGRAVED, ELGIN OR | WALTHAM, JEWELDD “MOVEMENT. WARRANTED — IN EVERY WAY. 20 STYLES. REXFORD JEWELRY CO. selé-s,03m 41 7TH ST. N.w. it Autumn Opening FALL AND WINTER DRESS GooDs. ‘We will place on sale Monday, September 18, POISE is invari. | the largest and most beautiful assortment of NEW FALL NOVELTIES in DRESS MATERIALS ever before displayed by us. These are a few of them: Whip Cords. | Imperial Seoteh Mixtures, | Hjuuiyated Storm Serges. ine, ‘Two-toned Suitings. | New Plaids, &c. Space prevents us giving an inteilirent idea of eases are our | our big stock, but if you'll call we'll be glad to| show them to you whether you care to buy or pot. J. & L. Jouxsox & Lorraeu. se18 ‘713 Market space. Lace Curtains | Laundried HERE in superty style without injury. Write or telephone and one of our wagons will be at your house in a “Si”. Finest work apd lowest prices in the city. Collars, 2c.; cuffs, sor"Fulered’ water. Carrrat. Straw Lavxpry, 512 Sth st. nw, opp. P. O. Dep't. __ ‘Telepione 1618, re After You’ mmer and tongs for your Butter If the purest and freshest COW'S “We’ west possiile price, will capture your EF Write or telepbone for a sample pound. D. WwW TLLIAM Ovsrer, Phone 1285. 340-341-342 Cesren Manner, TS Wresrens Masser. wicsotr 1241 Lm Sz. 8. E We want Northeast ané Northwest, Southwest, the Southeast to call this week to attend our REM NANT SALE. It will pay you. tid ‘idee 22 is at 1241 lim Sz. 8. E. Plockbee’s Shoe Sale. An Apology - Tothe Crowds. 3 a 8 ij | He as patsy a i iF] I i a 2° axD Sraz Suor Hover, 726 7mm GEOR Tcbersea | Recurvens have you beard the ucws! Tre etstnsnctsmren Ecco: He's giving 2 for L HOW'S THAT? 'S THAT STRAIGHT? STRAIGHT 8 A SHINGLE. About two weeks ago what is generally supposed to have been a disastrous FIRE occurred at GAT NER'S CLOTHING STORE, 1026 TH ST. N.W. 2 brand-new stock of » Fall and Winter (CLOTHING | trad gust been received and made ready for scle— when the devouring clement shot out tte forked tongues of lurid flame and licked up a considerable | portion of it,but the “Fire Laddies” were promptly [ou hand, and did such rapid and effective work | that fully $30,000 Worth of goods—comprising the very cream of the stock—were saved, bearing nelther spot mark nor stain to indicate that they had been baptized by FIRE.enveloped in SMOKE or immersed tn WATER, but the impression went abroad tat GARNER '® entire stock was ruined. The unfortunate clothter, finding that his stock was under the ban of sus picion and could not be soll at anything Ike ¢ fair value, “took the bull by the horns,”” asf |CUT THE PRICES IN HALF. ‘This merry more—so sudden, so unexpected, en- tailing #uch @ tremendous loms—stariled the com- | munity, which, with one couseut, arose EX MASS and rushed to the scene of the SACRIFICE. Nor was there a single disappo'ntment. Suits of Clothes and Overconts for Old Men. Suits of Clothes and Overcoats for Middle-agw Men. Sults of Clothes and Overconts for Young Men. Salts of Clothes and Overcoats for Large Bors. Suits of Clothes and Overcoats for Small Boys, Sults of Clothes and Overcoats for the We Something for eversbody—price plaialy ‘on every garment—and sold at | 1-2 OFF ‘Marked Price. SURELY EVERYBODY SHOULD PATRONIZE ‘William Garner, 1026 7th St. NW.