Evening Star Newspaper, December 20, 1893, Page 4

& THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1898~TWELVE PAGES. THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. WEDNESDAY.......December 20, 1893. CROSBY s. NOYES ++-+.-...- Editor. THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent circulation nearly double the combined circulation of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no com- petit €7Im order to avoid delays, on ac- count of person: THE STAR should any individual connected with the of- fice; but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Department, according to tenor or purpose. EEE There is good reason for believing that Postmaster-General Bissell will soon reach # conclusion as to the printing of postage stamps which will result in that work being done by the government itself at the Bu- feau of Engraving and Printing. As was Indicated In The Star some time ago, such @ change is regarded favorably by promi- nent officials in the Post Office and Treas- ury Departments, they failing to under- stand why the government should print its own money and internal-revenue stamps and turn over the manufacture of postage stamps to a private firm, whose establish- Hshment ts located at a point far distant from the seat of government. Of course this tendency toward a better method will geet with strenuous opposition from those who are personally interested in having the industry remain in New York, but the obstructions thus erected are not serious enough to demand more than passing at- tention. There is no rivalry between this city and New York as to manufactures, so argument from the purely commercial standpoint is out of place—Washington does not seek increase at the expense of any other center—but it is beyond question that all departmental work should be done where the closest scrutiny and the greatest econ- omy are possible, and that means Wasb- ington. The fact, however, that with the proposed change, if it takes place, will come an enlargement of the field of local indus- tries and the opening of new avenues of employment, while not a consideration of any weight with the government, does fur- nish abundant reason for encouragement of this businesslike and economical notion by | all who have the best interests of the Dis- trict of Columbia at heart. Secretary Carlisle has evidently made up his mind as to which is the better way, for in his annual report, forwarded to Congress today, he says that the Bureau of Engrav- ing and Printing executes all of such work required by the Treasury and much of that required by the other departments. “The most considerable work of this kind now executed outside of the bureau,” he con- tinues, “is the postage stamps and postal notes required by the Post Office Depart- ment. It might be well for Congress to consider the advisability of having this por- tion of the work of the government also ex- ecuted by this bureau, as it has all the fa- eilities for executing it and would afford perfect security to the government. It would seem to present an anomalous con- aition of affairs for the government to maintain a large establishment for the ex- ecution of this character of work and yet have a part of it done in private establish- ments." There is nothing weak about that argument. —_—___ e-—_____ Real riches are possessed cnly by those who give, lasting poverty afflicts the men and women who refuse to be charitable. here have been many oprcrtumities to do great good in the District of Columbia, but never was the need so great as now. A Tong period of commercial depression has naturally resulted in the erfcrced idleness of thousands who would be industrious if opportunity was affcrded. There is no work and unless our legislature acts prompt- ly upon the reasonable suggestion which has been made to it the mournful probabil- ity is that there will be none for these un- fortunates until after spring arrives. Hun- dreds of hitherto independent families with- in the District of Columbia are without the means with which to procure food or fuel or clothing; they must be helped. The rich alone will not, nor is there any reason why «they should, assume the entire burden; the possessors of moderate means must assist. Dilation upon the beauties of charity is un- | necessary, relation of harrowing incidents uncalled for, querulous hesitancy out of place. This is the time to give. Convention Hall. should be filled to the doors tonight when the Marine Band gives its concert for the benefit of the poor, but the money in- vested In tickets ts not charity—the pro- gram will be worth twice as much. Give to the extent of your ability and cultivate generous expansion. Deny yourself some Pleasure to give and thereby secure a greater pleasure. Give with discrimination, though: not to every glib petitioner who haunts your door or stops you on the street, but to an organization capable of doing the best with all entrusted to it. The Evening Star will act as almoner for those who wish to use it to aid the distressed. It will apply contributions in any manner that may be indicated by the donors. The Even- ing Star Santa Claus Club has all the ma- ehimery for equitable distribution, is labor- ing constantly in its charitable work and will continue to do so as long as the neces- sity exists. Contributions sent to The Even- ing Star will be duly acknowledged and properly expended. Now is the time to give! —_—__+ + + _-____ ‘There fs evidently need of reform in the methods of shifting cars at the cable road's termini, which will prevent any cars from threatening and endangering the public by being run recklessly without any one aboard to give warning o> to check the cars for ‘the purpose of avoiding collisions. | Failure to exercise these precautions has resulted im the killing of Mrs. Fergusor, and unless an immediate change is made other lives will probably be lest. —_ + ++ e — _ Secretary Carlisle's conclusions as to the mational finances have been awaited with cousiderable impatience, if not with anxiety, | and now that his views are in the posses- sion of Congress, there is possibility of ieg- isiative action which will put the Treasury im better condition than it has known for some months past. The Secretary estimates the probable deficiency at the close of the present fiscal year at $23,000,000, and then Proposes to straighten things up and have | @ comfortable balance on hand by issuing bonds to the amount of $200,000,(00—ihese securities to bear a lower rate of interest apd to run a shorter time than the three per cents now provided for by law. This large issue is deemed necessary by the secretary because he believes there will be considera- | Die revenue deficiencies during the years 1894 and 1833. As an alternate proposition the secretary suggests that in seasons of neces- | sity he, or whoever else may be Secretary of the Treasury, shall be empowered to sup- ply deficiencies in the revenue by executing “from time to time, as may be necessary, the obligations of the government, not ex- ceeding in the aggregate $50,000,000, bear- ing a rate of interest not greater than 3 per cent and payable after one year from date, and that he be permitted to sell them @t not less than par, or use them at not less thar par, in the payment of public expenses to such creditors as may be willing to re- | ceive them.” These requests for help are mere than words; they are real, and demand speedy relief. With a frankness born of desperation, the secretary says that the condition of the treasury is such that “un- less some available means are promptly | provided by law for supplying the growing deficiency, the public service will be serious- ly impaired, and pensioners and other cred- tors subjected to great delay and incon- venience. Congress alone has the power to adopt such measures as will relieve the | bresent situation and enable the treasury to | continue the punctual payment of all legiti- mate demands upon it, and I respectfully but earnestly urge that immediate attention be given to the subject." The secretary Congress the necessity for extending his discretionary power so that against the most adverse of circumstances he may be able to maintain the reserve, preserve credit, assure stability and preserve the parity of the principal coin metals. Then he dives deeply into the tariff problem, and is ortho- dox or heretical, according to the point of view. He is emphatic in his opinion that revision of our tariff laws is necessary in “the interests of greater industrial and commercial freedom,” and warns the House of Representatives that it was chosen by the people to do the reforming. His argu- ment is for tariff taxation that knows no favoritism and for duties that are ad valor- em rather than specific, declaring the ad valorem system to be the American sys- tem—“recognized as just and equitable by the people in all the states in their laws for the assessment and collection of local reve- nues.” To free raw material the Secretary looks for great results. He is sure that with it as a permanent feature of our reve- nue legislation “the demand for labor would steadily grow with the extension of trade, while the enlarged opportunities for the profitable investment of capital would stimulate the spirit of enterprise among our pecple and greatly diminish the danger of periodical suspensions, lockouts, and strikes which have in recent years so seriously in- terrupted our industrial progress’—an op- timistic statement as to the accuracy of which there are at least two opinions. Mr. Carlisle is of the opinion that an increase of $50,000,000 in the revenue for the fiscal year 1895 will be possible through an in- crease of ten cents per gallon on distilled spirits, additional taxes on cigars and cigar- ettes, and the imposition of new taxes on playing cards, cosmetics and perfumery, legacies and successions, and incomes deriv- | ed from investments in stocks and bonds of corporations and joint stock companies. The latter proposition is rich in the seed of controversy, and will reach fruition only, if ever, after a prolonged struggle. The report is a clear statement of conditions, and the Secretary’s views are presented with ability. ———++e____ The mecting last night of a joint com- mittee of the Union Veteran Legion and the Confederate Veterans, to arrange fcr |@ lecture by Gen. John B. Gordon in the | cause of charity, was an interesting and sig- | nificant event. When the veterans of the blue and gray, who so sturdily opposed | each other on the battle field, unite shoulder | to shoulder in a common cause, and that the noble one of charity, they are certain to carry all before them, They will have the quick sympathies of the public in their good work, and the entertainment proposed is of such an ex- ceptionally interesting character that it will not be diffieult to fill even the great Convention Hall on that night. The lecture by Gen. Gordon, entitled “The Last Days of the Confederacy,” tas won the most enthusiastic applause when delivered at Brooklyn and other northern cities, and it is regarded as one of the most eloquent, graphic, and touching utterances ever heard from the platform. Other fea- tures of attraction in addition to the lec- |ture are contemplated, and it is certain that the audience will abundantly get the worth of their money aside from the con- sciousness of helping a grand work of charity. ———_+++_____ ‘The administration has reached a point where, in accordance with its own view of the facts, it can properly abandon the cause of ex-Queen Lili. It has accepted for the United States the responsibility of dethron- ing her, and has offered to restore her pro- vided she will refrain from murdering the agents of the republic in accomplishing her temporary overthrow. The condition ex- acted is really one of royal clemency to- ward the agents of the penitent republic. If Lili shows herself so barbarous and blood- thirsty as to refuse restoration on these terms the administration may well say to | her: “I have begged your pardon abjectly for the wrong done you by my wicked pre- decessor, but if, when restored, you are | going to behave in a revengeful, murderous manner that will shock the world, and, | above all, discredit me, you will have to re- store yourself.” ——__—+e___. Death claimed a good man this morning when he took away from sorrowing rela- | tives and countless friends the genial spirit jof Dr. DeWitt C. Patterson. For many | years and through a lengthy period of changing administrations he served this city | faithfully in the responsible position of coro- ner. ——-+ «+ _____ land that he has fully obviated the objec- tion to Mr.Van Alen; as a man who was un- familiar with politics, by the selection of Mr. Mac Veagh, who has admittedly had a very wide range of experience. _ OOo —— SHOOTING STARS, A rural poet gives his impressions of Washington in the following rather per- | tinent stanza: 3 It's one thing er t'other All year, in your town, A takin’ up pavements Er layin’ em down. “It don’t necessarily take er good voice,” said Uncle Eben, with a chuckle, “ter ving @ Chris'mus carol right.’* A Sentiment Spoiled. “Mr. Wibbles,” she said firmly, “I de- sire that you understand my feelings con- cerning Christmas presents. It is my opin- ion that it would be proper for me to xecept some trifling souvenir; nothing more.” “Well!” said Willie, very much 2mbar- rassed, “I don’t know whethah what 1 intended to offah you could be so descwibed or not.” “What ts it?" “Why—er—the life’s devotion of a sincere |heart—and all that sort of thing, don’t | You know. In short, I was going to offer you the name of Mrs. Wibbles.” No Need to Work. This Lili toils not, even when Her regal prospects smoulder. Why should she when this country lifts Each burden from her shoulder? A Dangerous Jest. “I don't think,” said the young man, | “that I ever want to be engaged again.” And the young woman flared up immedi- ately, and said: , “Very well, sir; you may consider every- thing over; I will return you your tetters and photographs and presents right now.” “But, I don't believe you understand me.” > “Yes, I do, perfectly. You said you never wanted to be engaged again. | “But do you know why?” “No, and I don't care.” “It's because I want to marry the girl 1 | am engaged to now.” And the world became beautiful more. once Careless Man. A man there was who told his wife That, while he hated to, He had to go down town that night | As he had work to do. “Alas, you're so forgetful, John,” Next morn he heard her say, While handing him the program which He'd brought home from the play. ———++2+—____ The President's B} der, From the New York World (em.). The President has blundered in under- taking to restore the queen to the Hawaiian throne. It is always a blunder for a nation to undertake what it cannot carry out, and Mr. Cleveland knew, as he now admits, that he could not carry out his “plan” if either the queen or the provisional government declined to assent to it. The rule that should govern this country is “hands off.’ Let the Hawaiians know that the United States recognize the powers that be. Let there be no more ridiculous sentiment over the wrongs done to Liliuo- kalani. Hawaii has a respectable govern- mands on svlid ground when he urges upon | ment at last. Let it alone, It will doubtless be claimed for Mr. Cleve. # G & Exevesrs Srazers. Expensive Presents At The Palais koyal, G Avo: Exeverra Srezers, Goods suitable for Christmas Presents, such as you expect to find only at the most exclusive of exclusive establishments. Investigation will prove Palais Royal prices to be from 1g to 33 per cent less than at the exclusive stores. Expressive Preseyts For Max Oz Wowax. ‘Turkish Rugs up to $200 each......Carpets up to $615 each......Rare Specimens of Clotssomme Vases, $350 each......Cabinets for Bric-a-Brac up to $178 each......Pocket Books up to $14.75 each. Clocks up to $32 each......Cutlery: Carving Sets up to $27 each......Umbrellas up to $14 Brase Andirons, Fenders, etc., up to $35 set....Silver Plated Ware up to $11.98 aptece......Sterling Silver Ware up to $17 piece. ....Best Candy at 60c pound... no Lampe, with onyx table, up to $25 each...... Pictures from. the Columbian exposition up to §T5 each......China Dinner Sets up to $38 set......Cut Glass Ware up to $26.95 a plece.. including Cambridge edition of the Holy Bible, up to $6 each. Table Linen up to $50 each. Christmas Cards up to $4 each. Exrexsrve Paesexts For Mes. The latest style Imported Smoking Jackets and Bath Robes up to $20 each......Gold Watches, identical to those at the leading jewelers, $45 instead of $55 each Sterling Silver Hair Brushes up to $12; Comb, $.25; Hand Mirror, $19. +-Full Dress Suit Cases, $7.50 each......Best and Latest London Style Traveling Bags at $11.50 instead of $15...... Finest English Sik Scarfs, $2.50 each, and Neck Handkerchiefs for $6.50 +++++-Suspenders that cost $3 at the leading exclusive stores are here at $4 pair......Best English Derby Kid Gloves at $1.75 instead of $2. Spittlefield’s Silk Umbrellas, with correct bandles, fot only $7.uiqpynd the Latest Style Canes, with ivory handles, ate only $5.04......Poclt Knives up to $3.75 each..... -Works of eminent authors ap to $10 set.,~...Opers Giasses up to $15 each. Beautiful Ostrich Feather Fans up to $30 each.....Duchess Lace Hand- Kerchiefs up to $16.50 each......Hand-run Lace Scarfs snd Fichus up to $18 each......Silk Stockings up to $5 pair.....Silk Gnderwear, $10 a piece +++++.Shell Hair Pins ap to $18 each......Combiuation Card Case dnd Pocket Book up to $14 each......Umbrellas, with imported handles, up to $15 each......Parior Lampe up to $21 each. $85 ecach......Far Capes up to $95 each......Underwear Outfits up to $150......Gloves ap to $4.75 patc...@.Bonnets and Hats reduced from $20 to $12 each......Aprons up to $2.25 each......Pillow Shams up to $9 pair......Silk Dress Patterns up to $80 each......Woot Dre» Patterns ap to $20 each......Riding- Crops up to $7 each......Opera Glasses, with pearl Landles, up to $16.50 each. Toys and Games, including Bicycles, up to $27 each......Dolls up to $12.50 each......Dolls’ Outfits up to $50 each coats up to $15 each......Misses’ Coats up to up to $5 each....Books up to $11 the set......Christmas Cards Aprous up to $2.25 eaeh......Infants’ Outfits ap to $250 each. The Bargain Spots. The Palais Royal’s cash business enables advanta- geous buying, as well as small profits when selling. Thus the store is dotted with bargain spots. H ayvxercnrers.—100 dozen Ladles’ Extra Sheer Handkerchiefs, with sealloped and embroidered borders, good value at 25c¢ each—three in a box for 50c...... 200 dozen Men's Henatitched Handkerchiefs, with initia! in corner, Good value at 19¢ each—three in box for 30c Ladies’ Scalloped and Embroidered Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs. good value at 25c—only 2lc eac Sia box for $1. Japanese Silk Mandkereblefs, wita initia in corner value st 5Oc, but a figeting bavzain at 25c each Handkerchiefs. Good value at Se each, 25c. The box is worth 10c. Unusualiy 250 dozen Men's vot specially good 200 dozen Children’s Box and six handkerchiefs for AProns.--t5¢ for 19¢ quality “Lawn Aprona, with three rows of revering and shicred band......19¢ for 2%¢ quality India Linon Aprons, with Hnen lace insertion, that will wash api wear well..... for 50¢ quatity plain Aprons that are 60 inches wide and the Fancy Aprons of imported embroid- ered mull. Cars for Maids and Nurses—13e quality for 15e and 25¢ quality for 19¢. Unpretras—$2.19 for $2.98 quality Ladies’ Silk Umbrellas......82<3 for $2.25 quality Men's Silk Umbrella. Both lots with tassels, extra case, paragon frames, latest style natural wood handles......Al warranted: —re- covered free of charge within ove ycat of purchase. Learner Goons-s0e for 7 Writing Tablets, with Ink well, blotter, compartment for pens, stamps, et¢......75¢ for 98e quality Collar and Cur Boxes, with compartment in lid for collar buttons, ete. Faxs-exe for $1 quality Silk and Gauze Hand-painted Fans..... $5 for $7.50 Ostrich Feather Fans, in all colors, black and white, Darss Groops-sumetent material tor a dress, neatly packed in suitable five-yard patterns of 50-inch $1.50 quality English -$4.83 for six-yard patterns of $1 and $1.25 Novelty Suit- for six-yard patterns of SG-Inch Navy Storm Serges...... yard dress patterns of 50e All-wool Sultings......$1.36 for eizht-yard dress patterns of 25c Wuminated Dingonals......49¢ for ten-yard dvess patterns of Te Calicos...... Oe for ten-yard dress patterns of 12%ge Ginghams. $13.50 for 15-yard Dress of any ef our $1 Silks. Dress of our $1.50 Black Silks. All warranted,—a new dress given if the one selected or crocks......$1068 for 12-yard Dress of our 8Je Fancy Surah Silks, in evening shades. Well worth $1 yard. ++,$20.85 for 15-yard Troon Trimmings snd Laces have been mored to the second floor, occ ters adjoining the Dress Goods. 10 per cent discount ts the inducement to go upstairs. Wrars—ss tor chotce of » combiration tot of $10, $12.50 and $15 Ladies’ Jackets, in biack and colored cloths, plain and trimmed with fur and braid. Dhe-tenth off the privé marked on all other Ladies’ Wraps; oue-fifth off Misses’ and Childrea‘s Frrs—toe for 98e quality Ladies’ Black Hare Maffs......$2.48 for $3.50 quality Electric Seal Mufi Fur Capes at 10 per cent discoupt—one-tenth of marked prices of Electric Seal, Worl Seal, Mink, Persian and Astrakhan Capes marked at prices ranging f:om $7.50 to $95......Children’s Angora Muff and Cape, $1.43 and $1.98 the set. Juwen Boxes. Paris-made Boxes, of plain, engraved and painted glass. SO cents for choice of those that have heretofore sold at 8c, T5c and 85c. The Palais Royal, A. Lisyzs, Prorairon. Perrys Pathfinder. A “Short Cut” to—what to give everybody. A list full of sensible —Serviceable—economical suggestions for busy buyers It will save you time—it will save you steps—it will save you worry—it will save you money—to be guided by us—and our hints. Men’s Furnishings. © @irst floor, front.) FANCY EMBROIDERED SUSPENDERS—each pair in s bor—$1.50 to $3. MEN'S HALF HOSE—18c. to $1 a pair. MEN'S SILK HALF HOSE—in boxes—$1 and $2 0 pair. MEN'S NECKWEAE—newest styles—23e. to $2.50. MEN'S UNDERWEAR—S0c. to $5 each piece. Handkerchiefs. (Right of Avenue Entrance.) LADIES’ EMBROIDERED SILK AND LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS—from 0c. to $5 each. LADIES’ PURE LINEN INITIAL HANDKEB- CHIEFS—12}¢., 25e. and 50c. MEN'S PURE LINEN INITIAL HANDKER- | CHIRFS—25c. and 50-. LADIES’ JAPANESE SILK INITIAL HAND- KERCHIEFS—25c. and 50c. MEN'S JAPANESE SILK INITIAL HAND- KERCHIEFS—S0c., T5e. aud $1. CHILDREN’S HANDKERCHIEFS—three io 8 Holf dozen in a box—S0c. and 75e. SILK MUFFLERS—25c. to $3. REAL DUCHESSE LACE HANDKER- CHIEFS—T5e. to $25. Every dollar's worth neatly boxed. Gloves. (Left of Ninth street door.) LADIES’ 4-BUTTON PIQUE WALKING GLOVES—$1.25, $1.50, $2 and $2.25. r MISSES’ 4-BUTTON GLACE AND SUEDB GLOVES—$1. LADIES’ and MISSES’ BIARRITZ GLOVES— Se. LADIES’, MISSES’ and CHILDREN’S FUR- TOP ard CASHMERE GLOVES—all prices. LADIES’ and CHILDREN’S SILK WMIT- TENS—50c. LADIES’ EVENING GLOVES—in evening shides—12, 16 and 20-button lengths. LADIES’ 4BUTTON GLACE—proper colors and embroidery—$1, $1.25, $1.50 and $2, LADIES’ ELK TAN GLOVES—$2. MEN'S STREET GLOVES—in all the best ‘Reynier, Fowne, Perrin and Adler. FOR MEN-$2. FOR LADIES—$1.25, $1.50, $1.75 FOR MISSES—$1.15 and $1.40, FOR INFANTS—$1. MISSES’ WALKING GLOVES—§L. BUYS’ WALKING GLOVES—$1.3. SCOTCH WOOL GLOVES for Meu, Boys and ‘Gulldren. FANCY GLOVE BOXES—Chamois and Mo- rocco, lined with satin—$2.85, Every two pairs boxed free. Umbrellas. (Left of Ninth street door.) GLORIA am’ HELVETIA UMBRELLAS— tastefully mounted—$1, $1.25, $1.50 and §2. 28-inch UNION SILK, with silver-trimmed crook handle—$#4. 28-inch UNION SILK, with gold-beaded, French horn handles—$4. 2¢-inch STANLEY SILK, with agate kmobe— 26-inch SILK GLORIA, with natural sticks, plain, gold and silver trimmed and horn ban- dies—a quality that has always sold for $2 NOW $1.50. FRENCH HORN, IVORY, GOLD, SILVER AND DRESDEN, in a variety of designé—$2 to $10. 26 and 2§-inch GERMAN GLORIA, with sel- vage edge—mounted on handsome ovatural sticks--$3. 26-inch GARNET and NAVY BLUE SILK, with China knob handles—$4. MOURNING UMBRELLAS—$1 to $6.50. Engraving—FREE. Ribbons. (Ground floor, new building.) Nos. 1 and 1% SATIN RIBBON—all art shades Bie. to d5e. a piece. Great values in SATIN RIBBONS—in Pink, Blue, Yellow, ited, Lilac, &¢.—and all widths— Te. to 2te. a yard. 5-inch SATIN RIBBONS—in White, Cream, Pink, Blue, Red, &c.—39e. 2 yard. Colored Velvet Ribbons-in all shades—all widths and all good qualities. Infants’ Wear. (Third floor, new building.) INFANTS’ LONG and SHORT CAMBRIC and NALNSOOK SLIPS—0e, to $7. INFANTS’ LONG and SHORT CAMBRIC, NAINSOOK and FLANNEL SKIRTS—plain and trimmed—50c, te $3.98. INFANTS’ LONG and SHORT CASHMERE and EIDERDOWN CLOAKS—$3.75 to $8. CHILDREN’S GUIMIES—S0c, to $3. INFANTS FLANNEL and CASHMERE SHAWLS—$1.39 to $4.50. COTTON and FLANNEL SHIRTS—48e. to $3.98. SKIRTS—25c. to $1.48. WORSTED and SILK BOOTIES—12yyc. to 1.25. ; WORSTED BANDS—Sic. to Sie. QUILTED SILK and LINEN BIBS—t2%ec. to $1.39. ‘ Great “Little Things.” (Ground foor—center.) Metal Pin Trays—10ce. to 50c. Metal Boxes, for matches, hair pins, safety pins, &¢.—30e. Metal Jewel Boxes—S0c. up. Manicure Sets, in trays and boxes--9Se. up. Bouquet Holders—T5e. up. Inkstands—29¢. up. Pocket Mateh Safes—23e. up. Smokers’ Sets—29c. up. Metal Covered Perfume Bottles—S5c. up. Hand Mirrors—98e. up. Stand Mirrors—9Sc. up. Kuick Knack Boxes—I2c. up. Ash Receivers—25e. up. Picture Frames—25c. up. Whisk Brooms and Holders—50c. up. Odor Stands—T5e. up. Com», Brush and Mirror Sets—$1.65 up. Scrap Baskets—6Sc. up. Fancy Baskets—10c. up. Work Baskets—35c. up. Satin Lined Work Baskets—S0c. up. Leather Purses—Se. to 50c. Pocket Books—19c. to $5.50. Combination Card Cases and Pocket Books— SOc. to $8.25. Card Cases—50e. to $3.98. Letter Cases—0c. to $3. Writing Tableis—$1.15 to $3. Chatelaine Bags—25e. to $3. Shopping Bags—50c. to $1.50. We mark Initials on all Pocket Books—$1 or more—FREE. Every dollar’s worth of Handkerchiefs we will put in a neat box—free. Every two pairs of Kid Gloves we will put in a box—free. ‘in a fancy box—$3.50 a pair. _. combinations—and plain black—-§1.35 to $7.50 a Silks. (Ground floor—new building.) BLACK SILK PATTEENS, all boxed and ready—$6, $7, $8, $9, $10.20, $12, $14, $17.50, $20, $24 and up. -JAPAN SILK in “Evening Shades”—50c., ‘Te. and $1 s yard. JACQUARD INDIA SILKS—new effecte—$1 2 75 remnants of PLAIN and BROCADED EVENING SILK8—in lengths from one-half to six yards. They are cheap enough if you can use them. i Plushes and Velvets. gardiess of cost or regular price. REDUCTIONS also in PANELS and FRONTS in 1% to 1%yard pleces—were $10 to $25— NOW $2.50 to $7.50. STAPLE BLACKS and COLORS—$1 to $8 a yard. COLORED PLUSHES—in all the shades you can use—at $1 e yard. Crepes and Laces. (First floor. under the skylight.) HAND LOOM JAPANESE CREPES. FIGURED FRENCH CREPES. CREPE DE CHINE and CHRYSANTHEMUM in White, Cream and evening shades. MOUSSELIN D’SOIE, CHIFFONS ané GAUZES —in all shades and reliable qualities. BLACK SPANISH LACB SCARFS end FICHUS-—$1 to $15. LACE COLLARETTES, FICHUS, RUFFS and JABOTS—25c. to $4. All widths of POINT VENICE, POINT D'GENE, POINT APPLIQUE and POINT GAZE LACES. duced trom T5ec., $1 and $1.50 to Sc. a yard. PARIS DRESS ROBE3—were $25 and $40— NOW $10 each. * 42-inch ILLUMINATED SATIN BERBER— im several shades—reduced from $2.50—NOW $l c yard. @-inch SILK AXD WOOL B3tinch HOPSACKINGS snd CHEVIOTS—re- @uced from 50c.—NOW 39c: a yard. WOOL JACQUARDS—NOW Tic., 85c., $1 $1.25 a yard. - SERGES, MOHAIRS and FANCY WEAVES—NOW Soc. a yard. Hosiery. (First floor—right 9th st. dgor.) LADIES’ PURE SILK COMBINATION HOSE LADIES’ PURE SILK FAST BLACK HOSE in a fancy box—$1.98 a pafr. , LADIES SILK HOSE, in plain colors ant pair. LADIES’ BLACK PURE SILK DROP STITCH HOSE—each pair in a box—$2.50) $2.75 and $8. CHILDREN’S FAST BLACK RIBBED HOSB —doutle knees—2he. a pair. BOYS’ HEAVY BICYCLE HOSE—with heels and toes—25c. a pair. . Garters. LADIES’ SILK ELASTIC GARTERS, with buckles and ribbon bows—each pair in a bor— G0c., Te. and $1. Merino Underwear. (First foor—right of 98h st. door.) LADIES SILK MIXED VESTS—iow neck and sleeveless—all colore—-NOW Ste. LADIES’ RICHELIEU RIBBED SILK VESTS —low neck, with no sleeves—in white, black and colors—NOW $1.25 to $1.85. . -- ifs it & AE BE Re a Lidell With short sleeves—NOW $2.25 up. LADIES’ CHAMOIS VESTS—high neck and Jong sleeves—NOW $4.50. Without sleeves— NOW $8. Domestics. @econd floor—Main store.) COTTON TOY PATTERNS,MONKEYS,DOLLS, DOGS, ELEPHANTS, CATS, SANTA CLAUS, &c.—10e. ench. INDIGO BLUE CALICO—polka spots, stripe 2 patterns, an Sc. quality, for—Te, a ya GINGHAMS, PERCALES, CHINTZES, and BLEACHED and BROWN SHIRTINGS and SHEETINGS—a full stock. “YEDDO" CREPE is a novelty—black, white and colors—12%c. a yard. Upholsteries. (Second floor—New building.) HEAD RE®TS—Fancy Rolls and Pillows and Cushions—covered with India silk, satin, silka- Une and satine—T5e. to $5. New patterns in FURNITURE, CAMEO DRAP- ERIES and CRETONNES—I2%c, and I5c. a yard. SILKALINE for Drapers—special showing of designs—I5c. and 12%4ec.-a yard. PLAIN and FIGURED CHINESE CREPE— NOW 5c. a yard. 6-4 CHENILLE COVERS—reduced from $1.25 and $1.50-NOW 98c. and $1.25. Special sale of LACE CURTAINS—the retail and wholesale profit are both missing from our Toilet Articles. (Gronpd floor—new building.) Genuine 4711 Gologne—20e., 40c. and $1 # bottle. Delettrez French Extracts—40c. a bottle, Quadruple Extracts—25c. a bottle. Triple Extracts, all per ounce. Imported Domestic Toilet Soaps. Imported Atomizere—Z5e. to $2.50 each, Every Silk Dress pat- tern we will put in a box =-free. We will have the name or initials marked on all leather goods of $1 or up- ward—free. LADIES’ PURE SILK and ALL-WOOL EQUES- TRIENNE PANTS—io black—NOW 61.65 to $3.35. LADIES’ SILK and WOOL VESTS—cut bigh in the heck, with long sleeves—NOW $2.75 up. it i ] i f : LIES, &e. ‘The sonsou's brilliests. SWIRS EM- BROIDERED BUREAU SETS—of four pieces— $1.50, 51.75, 32.00, $2.80, $8.00 end $8.80. ee ~ S ‘2Bc each. A_ TOWEL ’ Damask fi ‘Soor—beck.) son's GLoverrrimna, “wre” " ” DB. WARNER'S, ROYAL WORCESTER anf AMERI- CAN Lapy, STRIPED ITALIAN SILK BLANKETS-2ts PLAIN AND ‘WRAPPER BLAN- pore | KETS-$2 to $12. Open evenings until Christmas. . ERRY “oth & Pa. Ave. P S|P ERRY? gth & Pa. Ave. ERRY»® Pare gt S