Evening Star Newspaper, October 28, 1893, Page 4

-4 THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. SATURDAY............0etober 28, 1893. than that of any other paper. As a News and Advertising Mediem it has mo competitor. Letters te THE STAR should be so ing atmosphere, threatens violence to the honest sentiment of a vast majority of those who reside in the city of Washington, and says several extremely absurd things. ‘That some of the local street railway com- panies would endeavor to secure Conzres- sional consent to the equipment and opera- tion of their road according to the “cheap and nasty" system of electrical propulsion has long been known to The Star and to other real friends of the National Capital. Again and again has there been denial of Tumors that such a step was contemplated, but no one pinced any confidence in the extremely “fishy” explanations that were Made, The schemers were known to be at Public through their own declarations. The @tatement ts now made, through a morn- img contemporary, that the Eckington and oldiers’ Home and the Belt Line Com- Reny—which is practically one organiza- tion possessing two charters—seeks per- Milssion to use the trolley, and has made up its mind that nothing else will suit its purpose. The conclusion is not surprising, for the trolley offers more proSt to the compeny than any other known electric motor. There could be no possible dispute ever the question of cost were the trolley ‘mdvocates to content themselves with stat- ing that they desire the trolley because it is the least costly as to constructiun, but this particular advocate goes to the ex- treme of saying: “We have sent experts abroad to examine what is known as the Buda Pesth system, and we also had ex- perience with underground wires in Chi- ago, and the reports were very unfavor- able. The effect of the weather on the wires underground is akin to a man with consumption. The second year !n use the wires are injured, and the collapse comes the third winter. The system is not only unsatisfactory, but very costly, and we do mot want it.” Such a statement as the one quoted is unadulterated nonsense. For more years than the time allowed for col- Japse the Buda-Pesth system has been suc- cessfully operated upon the leading system of one of the great capitals of Europe. The satisfaction of the public with it is indicat- @d by the large passenger traffic which it has enjoyed in comparison with its rival, and that its operators are satisfied with it is indfcated by the repeated extension of the trackage upon which this motor is ‘Weed. An inspection of our own local un- Aerground sysvem on U street will demon- mrate to any disinterested person the suc- cessful working under our very eyes of this form of propulsion. There is no point to the proposition to compare the relative damage done to passengers by collisions with the trolley and cable car, both in this The trolley in this while the eable road runs through the heart of the ¢ity, north and south and east and west, on thoroughfares that at times are very much crowded. Obstructing poles and entangling ‘Wires will cut small figure in such a com- parison, but they are of considerable im- portance when the whole problem is being worked out. No sensible community wants ‘the trolley. Congress has declared against it in this city, and will undoubtedly repeat Ms Geclaration if the time comes to speak again. _——s oo Steps should be taken to regulate either the endeavors of the street lighting arrange- this city or the moon. It may be undertaking would be about as the other, but a choice should be campaign of reformation vigor- Last night the moon was to shine, but she allowed a mere Matter of cloudy atmosphere to interfere | took his instructions yesterday almanac, and not from the fickle to be moonlight, the condition was as good 83 accomplished; practically it was moon- Might, and. it being moonlight, where was the use of lighting the street lamps? Noth- in the archives of Gilbert's Town of ‘Titipu could be clearer. Yet to the aver- duty of a municipal government to protect the weak as well as the strong, and it should | be required of the authorities that light be furnished on dark nights for the benefit | of people who are not logicians. And the only way to do this would seem to be by establishing a system which will furnish | light, regardiess of any lapses from duty of| which an already over-worked moon may be guilty. ———_+-+ The republican silver Senators have sur- Fendered with becoming grace. Their at- titude in the first of the final scenes of the fight, enacted yesterday afternoon, was full of the sentiment that appeals to the American heart, however the American pocket leans. The populists, having less to lose and more to gain, show more determi- nation, but their opposition can not be ef- fective. The negative vote on the adoption of the Voorhees substitute probably repre- sents all that is left of the “last ditch” party. The vote on the free coinage amend- ment foreshadows the end, almost with ac- curacy. Senator Perkins voted “nay,” but he will be found to be against repeal at the last. Senator Hunton, though not vot- tfg, secured a pair with Senator Piatt, a Fepealer, and thus settled the doubt as to his prejudices. With this single exception, and perhaps that of Senator Squire, who ig still uncertain, the prediction made in ‘The Star Thursday of the final vote will be verified. see ‘The movement to examine gripmen and Motormen is an excellent one. It serves also to emphasize the fact that timely oppo- sition to the introduction of the make-shift trolley is worth an eternity of post-mortem @eliberation. ————_+ ++ — If the possibility of these demands cn physical endurance continues, Senators should be provided with understudies. tee The Senate is almost through with its pro- gram of readings and recitations. —_+++ - In spite of the pleasant relations that exist between Germany and the United States there ts In the German Empire a great deal Of dislike for things American, and espectally for those things which Americans have to sell. This was clearly and disagreeably | shown in the restrictions which were placed | upon the importation of American pork and | in the troublous diplomatic struggles that took place before the imperial embargo was Femoved. Since then “Corn-Meal” Murphy hhas been campaigning against ignorance and prejudice and is only beginning to make an impression upon stubborn intellects. And mow an assault Is being made upon Amert- can hay. Owing to severe drought Ger- many’s hay crop is decidedly short, and as hay Is a necessity wherever horses and cat- tle have to be wintered, American dealers undertook to supply the demand. But the feed ts not as popular as it ought to be, for weather report. If the almanac said it was| THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY. OCTOBER 28, 1893—-TWENTY PAGES. - German chemists—prompted doubtless by persons who are not chemists—have worked out what seem to be elaborate analyses of the product, in which it is made to appear that American hay is Jess nutritious than the dried grasses of the Fatherland, and these statements are being widely circulated through the German press. Americans have no precise information as to the alimentary qualities of German hay, but they do know that many of the animals brought up on American hay have reached a degree of superiority not attained by purely German live stock. But even admitting that analyisis shows a chemical difference in the grasses and that the American article lacks a Ger- man quality, It should be conceded, in view of crop conditions, that American hay, no matter how defective it should chance to be, is certainly better than no hay at all. oe Washington has every reason for being Proud of the record made in recent times by its police force—a record that as to the Past fiscal year is found in the report of Maj. Moore, published in yesterday's Star. Such an organization as keeps the peace in this city is deserving of all consideration, and Congress will not go astray if it acts favorably upon the recommendations which Maj. Moore has submitted to the Commis- sioners. A considerable increase in the force is reaily needed, but only a few addi- tional men are asked for at this time; their appointment should be authorized. Liberality ought to mark legislative deal- ing with the police pension fund, which is now in a sorrowful condition. Police duties are arduous and often dangerous, and when an officer has been faithful he should be reasonably cared for when old age or in- jury received in the line of duty renders him unfit for active usefulness. Remark- able vigilance has resulted in a sensible diminution of crime, e gratifying fact tes- tified to by the statistical portion of the document. Preventive influence must surely be credited with having held down would-be violators of law to such an extent that the total losses reported to the police from all sources—stolen and mislaid—amounted to but $8,001, and of this the amount recov- ered was $23,590.73. When it is remem- bered that in the last fiscal year there were two such great public occasions as the Grand Army encampment and inaugura- tion day the record cannot be regarded as other than satisfactory. During the pre- vious year there was much more property stolen and much less recovered. The effi- ciency of the department within its present limits cannot be questioned. It needs more men. Congress should appropriate the necessary increase. —— +2. When an attorney asks for mercy for his client on the ground that he is a fool the presumption is that the attorney knows what he talking about, but when the attor- ney makes such a request on behalf of a prisoner who has on at least two previous occasions violated the law it may be viewed as an open question as to whether the term should be applied to the attorney or his counsel. Patrick McDermott has been for some time past engaged in running a “speak easy” in Philadelphia, was arrested, Pleaded guilty, and allowed his lawyer to do the rest. Patrick was undoubtedly a fool, and the argument that seems strange is not so extraordinary after all. It will be admitted by most people than any man who deliberately tries to overturn law behind which is the force of public sentiment is a fool, but not of the harmless sort. He is the sort of a fool who ought to be shut up and reasoned with and educated until his foolishness has departed and then and not before then should he be restored to society and given an opportunity to do business for himself. All manner of excuses are offered in this city and elsewhere for those who commit such offenses as the one to which Patrick McDermott pleaded guilty and it is quite common for counsel to claim in behalf of their clients that they fractured a statute in order that a living he provided for a widowed mother or a dependent mother-in- law or some other alleged-to-be helpless relative. It is pleasing to note that neither here nor in Philadelphia are such defences treated with any great degree of considera- tion. These citizens have all the privileges which the taw allows other citizens and nothing more. ——_++=—___—_ ‘There is loud spoken demand in Baltimore for the immediate abolition of all pumps and wells now existing within that city’s limits, and the demand is far from unrea- sonable. Investigation made by the author- ities shows conclusively that considerable damage has been done the public health by the use of water drawn from drainage-in- fected sources. It is simply another case of history repeating itself, for there hardly exists a city that has not suffered material- ly from the consumption of water that was but little better than common sewage. In spite of the fact that Washington has an | excellent water service there still remain a few pumps. No reason can|be advanced for their existence, while there are reasons al- most without number favorable to their re- | moval as speedily as possible. In the coun- | try, pumps are necessities and when they | are properly located are entirely unobjec- tionable, but In modern cities they have no | place. ————_+ +2 ____ Anyone who 1s acquainted with the past | history of Chicago will wonder much at the condition of affairs developed by a tour of the building inspector through structures located in the heart of the city. A large number of houses have been found that are divided into almost innumerable sleeping apartments, many of the rooms being no larger than respectable pigeon-holes and ali of them without means of ‘communication with the street othe> than by single narrow stairways and windows that are so placed as to be out of reach of fire escapes. In these unventilated cubby holes, which at night are ilumimated by kerosene lamps, thousands of men and women sleep, and it seems certain that in case of anything like a serious conflagration or a panic enormous loss of human life would su-ely ensue. In some cities such houses would not excite much attention, but in Chicago, where the lesson taught by fire has been more severe than im any other city in the | world, it does seem strange that such a state of affairs Is only just being found out. —_——_+-____. One of the objections raised by Europeans to the importation of American hay is that it introduces new insects to the Old World. If that be true ft is a case of uninten- tional and incidental reciprocity. The United States is indebted to Europe for several varieties of perniciously active ver- min in spite of stringent quarantine regu- lations, —_—_ + > __—_ The trouble with the whisker, as viewed in relation to questions of public moment, is that it never gets big enough or heavy enough to constitute a handicap on the oratorical chin. —————+ «2 ___ Mr. Neal of Ohio continues in his hope of being the beneficiary of @ political sur- prise party. —__ +s ___ The prospect is that next winter, as usual, the price of coal will be very much higher than popular opinion of the combine. ——___ ree Dr. Parkhurst might vary his program of practical reform by crganizing a crusade against the trolley. ———___+ oe Added to her difficulties with the political tiger, New York has been having trouble with a dime museum lion. — ee Steps may yet have to be taken to pro- tect matinee actors from young women who insist on eloping with them. —_——_—__ = —______ A Pessimistic Moraliser. From the Providence Jot rnal. The government is now having the new congressional library dome gilded, and when the work is done it will be the largest gilded dome in the world, but it will rep- resent the treasury of the country as a good deal richer than it really ts. We are barbaric in our love and practice of show, but without skill in such an essential of civilization as arranging a financial system that will stand. THE WEEK. e events of the week none have notable than the complete col- lay the fight against the unconditional repeal of the silver purchase clause of the Sherman act of 1990. The fight, which was @ most stubborn one, was expected to last much longer, but through causes not at first generally understood but easily accounted for, the filibustering was brought to a sudden conclusion and a vote is looked for within the next day or two, Next in point of in- terest to the downfall of those who wor- ship the silver image was the news that came from Rio de Janeiro, telling how Com- modore and Acting Rear Admiral Stanton of the United States navy had compro- mised the American people by recognizing the flag of Admiral Mello, in command of the rebel squadron engaged in the block- ade and bombardment of Rio. This govern- ment has apologized for Commodore Stan- ton’s act, and the commodore will, in a lit- tle while, be on his way home to render an account to the Navy Department for the deeds done while he was engaged in being — to the disloyal Brazilian commander. juccessfully and amid great enthusiasm,the battle ship Oregon was launched into the waters of the Pacific. Some of the China- men in the United States may soon go away of their own accord, for a San Fran- cisco company has contracted to supply 40,000 laborers to planters in South Ameri- ca. The World's Fair has been heavily patronized during this, its last week of ex- istence, and it now seems certain that the stockholders will receive a considerable portion of thvir subscriptions; something that three months ago they had not dream- ed of. Principal among the assemblages of the week was the meeting of the mission- ary counctl of the Episcopal Church. which took place at Chicago. Miss Sally Wheeler of Philadelphia departed this life a day or two ago; Miss Wheeler was remarkable mainly because she had lived to the ad- vanced age of 103 years. Abroad. France and Russia are still enjoying one long-drawn embrace, the representatives of the latter country visiting the various French cities having been treated as no visitors ever were treated before. It seems agthough France had gone crazy in its af- fection for Russia, and although the ef- fusiveness has been in operation for some time it looks as though the end was rot yet. The women are more insane than the men, thousands of them endeavoring to kiss the Russian officers whenever they ap- pear on the street. One woman was crushed to death at a reception at Lyons, while another drowned herself as a pa- triotic sacrifice. Germany has been having trouble with a gambling and lottery scan- dal in which a Dumber of prominent aristocrats are badly mixed up; the Em- peror William is much interested in it, but he laid his cares aside long enough to cor- dially welcome United States Am Runyon, who will, for some years to come, represent the United States at Berlin. Eng- lish political affairs are quiet enough now. Gladstone is gaged in drafting his bill for the establishment of the church in Wales, and while he is doing this, the antt- Parnellites and the Parnellites are arrang- ing to hold a conference during the coming month; by harmony they expect to ac- complish much during the next session of parliament. The Ulster Defense League, the Duke of Abercorn presiding, is making every arrangement to fight home rule. Tho city of Dublin is suffering from such a con- siderable water famine that neither the brewing of beer nor the distilling of whis- ky is possible. Proposed electoral reform occupies the attention of the Austrian Reich- srath, and the debate promises to be ex- tremely warm before it comes to anything like a definite conclusion. In Norway and Sweden the oid troubie is still rampant. King Oscar and the Swedes are much alarmed because they think the separatizt movement has its origin in Russian in- fluences. The Norwegians, however, deny any dealings with the czar, and insist that they alone are engaged in endeavoring to compel eden to do them what they deem justice. Italy is in need of money, but cannot borrow from Berlin bankers. Of all th been more pee of Spam continues its chase after the Moors, and a Spanish cruiser a few days ago bom- barded a Moorish village on the coast. The very oldest inhabitant, Jose Antonio Soto, died at San Gregorta, Chile, aged 136, At Home. Important action on the part of the Dis- trict Commissioners marks the past week. In the first place, the Commissioners urged upon Congress the granting of the neces- sary money to enable the District to secure control of all existing underground con- duits, and they further asked Congress for authority to issue bonds to pay for the ex- tension of the city streets and for the ex- tension of trunk lines of sewers into the suburbs. The hearing in the suit brought against the Metropolitan Railway Company for the forfeiture of its charter, owing to ite failure to pay an indebtedness to the District as directed by law, was begun in the District Court. The sad suicide of Miss Daisy Garland, the daughter of ex-Attor- ney General Garland, came with the shock of @ painful surprise to a large circle of friends. —_—_ +e ____ SHOOTING STARS. Disconten “Man wants but little here below — So runs the good refrain; Alas! That little always is What's hardest to obtain. A Suspicious Suggestion. “It's very curious,” he said, as he brush- ed a lusterless silk hat with a shiny coat sleeve. “If I had thought of it, I would have attended to it myself. It is a fearful omission.”’ “What are you talking about, anyhow?’ said the Chicago man. “The World's Fair. No one has written @ poem to go down in history as the World's Fair poem.” “Look here; you're from New York, aren't you?" “No, indeed, sir.” “Well, then what in blazes do you mean by coming in at the last minute and trying to queer the fair?” Sensitive. “What ahe you doing, Cholly?” asked that young gentleman's friend, “killing time?” “Deah me! I wish you wouldn't use that howwid expwession. It is so suggestive of exertion!” Unrest. The man who delighted to mow the lawn, With a “clickety-clackety-clang!” Is waiting, now that the summer's gone, For the snow-shovel’s reign complete to dawn, With its “binkety-bunkety-bang!” Personally Aggrieved. “Of tell yez,” he said, as he swung his club meditatively, “this do be a wicked wurrold.”” “No doubt of it.” “Et seems to me sometoimes that people ra'ly does nothin’ at all but think av how they kin make work fur the p’leece!" Sarcastic Sister. “I wonder how Europeans come to per- sist in that idea that bands of savages fre- quent New York,” asked the athletic young man. “Possibly,” replied his sister, “because Some of the visitors to this country have heard a foot ball team giving the college yen.” —_— += No Notice Required. From the Chicago Herald. Repealers in the cabinet are said to have conceded that “ft might be considered in- Justice suddenly to reverse our silver poli- cy without even a month of notice to the sections of the country most interested.” Any member of the cabinet or anybody else who talks in that strain talks nonsense. The sections most interested have had am- ple notice. The passage of the Wilson Dill by the House was notice. To go further back, the President's proclamation con- vening Congress was notice. But aside from all that, nobody has any right to one day's notice of the abandon- ment of a policy which has aiready filled the country with industrial and commer- celal wrecks, and which threatens to work stil greater mischeif. When a city is on fire it is not the business of the fire de- partment to give fourteen months’ notice of its intention to turn on streams and stop the progress of the flames. Nor is it the business of the police to give fourteen months’ notice of their intention to arrest persons whom they may find making off with the goods rescued from the burning buildings. —————SS No Anti-Pyrine in Bromo-Seitzer. Cues all, ueadaches—trial bottle 10 cents. Great Panic Sale) eo AT THE LONDON BAZAR, 715 Pa.Ave., Market Space, Coats, Millinery end Underwear AT. LFSS8 THAN MANUFACTURER'S PRICES. ONE WEEK ONLY! WE NEED MONEY. .. Terrible sacrifices until we get it! Our entire stock of MILLI- NERY, CLOAKS, UNDERWEAR, LADIES’ and INFANTS’ WEAR at less than manufacturers’ cost prices. Every other saleoutdone. No old goods, no auction goods, no job lots, no shopwornor moth- eaten goods, no “humbug” sale, but a legitimate COMPULSORY SALE! AND YOU CAN RECEIVE THE BENEFITS. Aw Hare Tanomo Fare Or Cuancr For Ove Warr. Cloaks and Capes Below Cost! —ectric Seal Capes at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of $30.50; instead of $40. —2+-inch Electric Seal Capes, Marten Baged Collars, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of $29; instead of $40. —22-tneh French Seal Capes, Marten collars, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of $13.95; instead of $18. —German Mink Collarettes, or Muffs, at the “COMPULSORY PRICK” of $2.50; instead of $3.90. ——French Seal Collarettes, or Muffs, at the “QCMPULSORY PRICE” of $2.50; instesd of 98.99. Au. Hare Tarcce> Fare Or Cusnor Fon Ose Ware - Tillinery Below lakers’ Prices. weelsa “Prince pe Woler” To. @ im bunch) at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of 25 CENTS; t= pasta bags Fancy Wings, that actually cost $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00, at the “COMPUL- paartUbre uhctes ‘Whe Piven ant Eagle's Wings, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE" of 3 CENTS anf a Jet Wings, in Diack, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of 10 CENTS EACH; Instend of SOc. —~—Charming Quills, that actually cost 15 cents each, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of 8 FOR 5 CENTS. Ladies’ Fall Underwear. —Ladies’ Jersey Knit Vests, pare wool, with hei rg hegtired sleeves, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of $1.00; instead of $1.50. Pants to match at same > ; —-Ladies’ Jersey Ribbed Vests, with high mecks and long sleeves, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE’ of 30 CENTS; instead of 75 cts. —Ladics’ Jersey Ribbed Vests, with high necks and long sleeves, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” ot 24 CENTS; instead of 50 cts. Or Cuazcz For Ort Ware. Au 1 ey ee Faz ? Infants’ and Children’s Wear. ——Infants’ Plush and Silk Caps, all colors, that actually cost $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00, at the “COM. PULSORY PRICE” of 25 CENTS CHOICE. —-Infants’ Worsted Sacks at the “COMPULSORY PRICES” of 25 CTS., 87 CTS., 60 CTS, 75 CTs. 1.00. Ssienaesee'e Loug and Short Dresses, slightly soiled, at 88 CENTS ON THR DOLLAR. ——Infants’ Fine Eiderdown Cloaks, in cream and fancy colors, with Augora trimming on collars, that actually cost $3.00 to manufacture, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of §2.25. — Children’s *‘Zoua: Caps, all colors, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of 48 CENTS; instead of T5c. —-Children’s Caps of all styles, that actually cost 50 cts. to $1.25 each, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of 48 CENTS. Aw Hare Tanoep Faz Or Caazcz For Ose Ware. Ribbons Greatly Reduced. ——Ne, 60 Pure Silk Gros Grain Ribbons, ieee & yard wholesale, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of 19 CENTS A YARD. pee hy 60 Pure Silk Ottoman Ribbons, that actually cost 39 cts. a yard wholesale, at the “COM- PULSORY PRICE” of 19 CENTS A YARD. ——All qualities of Ribbons, im all colors and widths, GREATLY REDUCED IN PRICB, Au. Hare Taroen Farr Or Cuance For Oxe Weer. Ladies’ Wear Below Cost! —Your choice of our large stock of ETON SUITS, all colors, made to sell for $5, $7.50, $10 and $15, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of $4.99 EACH. ' ——Windsor Ties, that actually cost 25 cts. each, at the APIECE. -—yard Natarel Feather Boas, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of 99 CENTS EACH. ——3-yard Rare Coque Feather Boas, actually worth $4.00, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of $1.75 EACH. “COMPULSORY PRICE” of 18 CENTS Aut Hats Trrmuen Free Or Caazor For Ore Wrex. All Colors of Velvets That Were 75 cts. and $1.00 yard, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of 39 CENTS A YARD. Ladies’ Underwear Below Cost! ——Skirt, with deep embroidered ruffle, cluster of tucks, made to sell for $1.87, at the “COMPUL- Sextetay ih, eaiculared relia? made to sell at 98 cts, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of = eonea maneaghest Skirts, made to sell at $1.25, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of 87 CENTS ous with tucked yoke, cnmbrie ruffle around neck and sleeves, made to sell at 79 ets., st the “comm, with ticked yoke aod, tochoo inserting, deep ce rufle round neck, two diferent styles, made to sell at $1.98, at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of $1.10 EACH. Reowaxts Or Gowxs Ar Very Low Parces. ——Chemise, trimmed with lace and cambric inserting, made to sell at 50 cts., at the “COMPULSORY PRICE” of 25 CENTS EACH. ——Chemise, trimmed with embroidery, square meck, made to sell at 79 cts. at the “COMPUL- SORY PRICE” of 50 CENTS EACH. ——Chemise, trimmed with fine embroidery and irserting, “V" neck, made to sell at 98 cts., at “COMPULSORY PRICE” of 64 CENTS EACH. ‘Drawers, trimmed with embroidery and tucks. at 87 CENTS RACH. ——Cambric Drawers, trimmed with “Val.” lace and inserting, at 35 CENTS EACH. -——Cambric or Musita Drawers, made to sell at 25 ets., at “COMPULSORY PRICE” of 15 CENTS EACH. ——Gown, trimmed with colored embroidery, made to sell at 98 cts., at “COMPULSORY PRICE” of 79 CENTS EACH. London Bazar, Millinery and Cloak House, 715 Pennsylvania Avenue, Market Space. WOODWARD --. LOTHROP, TM, 11TH AXD *¥ STA XW. ——— WE INVITE ATTEXTION To THE Handsomest Stock OF Dry and Fancy Goods WE'VE EVER OWNED, FOR WHICH WE GUARANTES TO ASE THE Lowest Prices in the United States for Equal Qualities. Our advertisements tell what is going on in the store. If you find at the store from the sdvertisement, or meet with anything but the Lest of service, tell us: service of the public continues to be the basis of the operations of iu the prevalent and growing style this season of startling advertising to attract patronage. We're just old fashioned enough to believe that as We col- thirteen Years ago-with moderation ard strict accuracy of statement—is We know of none better. We shall keep on “Disa” & % maintains ite full and regular steck of standard may be seen cropping out all over the store Extraordinary ‘The result of recent great purchases at auction trade prices and taking advantage of the conditions of the markets. for poor merchandise, however favorable the condition or low price. latest, most fashionable things. Justice to yourselves and us demands the’ with il)-favored, unseasonable merchandise. We str nd by everything We sell, to Keep anything that is for any reason unsatisfactory. Iva -o'y by seeing that you'll fully comprebend the importance of the The Silk Story Reads like romance. You might think it were if Bot within these columns. The facts great that a brief statement has created quick buying—comment is not needed. The from the auction sale of the Phoenix Company, held in New York October 11 Dought 120 pieces. We are selling them lower than they cas be produced and sold manufacturer. THERE ARE CHANGEABLE AXD OMBRE STRIPED AND BROCADED GLACE BLACK SURAHS AND GLACE TAFFETSS AND STRIPED GLACE TAFFETAS, &e., 19 TO INCHES WIDE. 50, 55, 85c. ‘This we pe arovtan netatt ratces 75c. To $1.00. —_—o— The Linen Story Had as readers as the Silk and the other stories. The general recogaition of the supremacy of thie house inthe Linea burtness le of long standing aid ie evidenced by the reepooee io every Lines announcement, it matters mot when it is made. We've grown to expect this tevariabiy—end we're al- triving stil! further to merit it. wigraaarver can be oatet by tnage Saying trem the autho ont hy suhing otuntgas ot oun ap- portunity the market o@ers, Fou can count on getting bere. For Monday 400 doses ‘German Meck Towsla, hemaet, evaty oor an, vey busy, oot and absorbent, full 18x36 inches. ah te 12k. nzcvran eran race 18 40c. neaviar neta race 50c. The Dress Goods Story ot vane, 3 nore cece wt cheomcmns Sot ae oe re eee TccThas", Mary Snes dine manpne; o0cten Wang, een wiley iene iat ; 25c. xeovtan aetan parce 37 ic. ‘Two-toned Pinbesd Checks, fashionable colors, 26 inches wide, 29c. azavtaR RETA PRICE S87so. meavtar nerar. Price ‘The brightness of this sale will not De dimmed until the last yard is gone. The fullest values we've ever named. -~ —_—e— A Word About the New Broadcloths. is indication that Broadcloths will hold their place among the leading fashionable histo ac shas access iaae Gane shies aad oabiles dota beerdegyetarentiyraenain: meen “4 ready for you. Not a quality is missing im the grand showing. Choice colorings, for costumes capes, and many new evening tints, 1 All-wool Broadcloth, 50-inch. ........+++eecseeseeseneses eos ee 1.50 sisaed Dechadern, catze an, Meht weight, sume very. chties eeitian, SBltsame a German Broadcloth, and fine, all the steple shades, S2-inch....... &2.00 incon ‘Pecks Deshaerh, cota Gos quay, cm man mann at oe ae We 89.75 ones, including gaslighbt tinte—cream, pure white, pink, msise, old rose and light blue—34-Inch a wseees ‘Ast floor... The Curtain Story added attractions datly. Choice specimens of our own importation offered Xbwered prices and thoteands of the Curtaine—ail of genuine worth—from the grest sales of the Bromley and the Wilkesbarre Manufacturing Co."s, at one-quarter to than the usual, together make this the most important Curtsin sale im the bistory trade of Washington. It is augmented daily by such things as these. 15e 8x6 Window Shades, mounted on self-acting spring rollers... R195 B-fold Antique Oak Fire Screens, mounted in silkoline.....2...s00 sesseseeeeersersseenes $1.25 Chenille Table Covers, fine quality, rich colorings, 64 size, a new lot... — Ga Jororter Dasss Tanocxes TOR SEASON OF 1808 AND #4. BLACK AND ALL THE PROPER COLORINGS. In all that is right and proper we are prepared to meet your demands, We went direct to Paris, where these dainty, exquisite things are made, and now submit them to you. A few of the many Jet Badges, % and % iued. 25 to We. 76. Jet Bands with jet spangies, % to 2 inches Te. to $3.00 sa. Black Silk Gimps, 1% toches. Black Crocheted ——. Dull Jet suk cube seas, % and 1 inch. .75e. and $1,25 yd. White Satin and Jet Trimmings, 1% to $2.60 to $9.00 ya. and $1.3 yd. ber, light blue and white. Iridescent Bead Passementeries, 0 ‘2% Inches. . seeeeeees +++ BOe, to $2.00 ya. Basket Braids, two widths, biue-and- Mack, brown-and-biack and green-and- PRICES FOR REPAIRING. New lenses, best quality, put in frames, pair..50c. New frames of the finest make. Springs put in gold eye-glasses. Good - Steels for sharpening table knives. Tape Measures, Sue nickel-plated Gist Boor... AN repairing neatly and promptly done and war- ranted. (st BOOP. coeeeee. Celery Stands, rich pattern. Engraved Otl Bottles. Gth Boor... ... Fine Baccarat Finger Bowls, GAD MOOT... ccc ce eee e en cee ee wlll Woonwaap & Lorsnor, 10TH, 11TH 4ND F STBEETS NORTE WES2.