Evening Star Newspaper, January 31, 1895, Page 6

6 -THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1895—-TWELVE PAGES, TAR. “THE EVENING | WAS SHINGTON THURSDAY. . dunuary ‘Bi, 1N9s. CKOSBY 5. NOYES. -Editor. THE EVENING STAR hasa regular and ion much more permanent eircula whan the combined circulation of the othee Washington dailies. As no News and Advertising Medium has no <ones [7 Im order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR xho not be addressed to any individual connected with the office, but <imply to THE STAR, or to the Editorint or Rusiness Depart- mehts, acco Today the peuple of at least two conti- rents mourn the sinking of the steamship Elbe and the drewning of more than three hundred and fifty men and women. To- morrow the sympathizing millions will de- mand that responsibility for the disas- ter be fixed. That the great ship was struck in a vital part is already evident. but it seems to those who are acquainted with the construction of modern steam- ships that some one mst have failed to perform an essential duty, or the vessel within could hardly have gone down twenty minutes from the time of being str It has been claimed for many years by ocean-steamship companies that two, or even three of @ vessel's compart- ments might be pierced without sinking the ship. If that claim is really ood, then it must be admitted that the com- partment doors of the Elbe were not closed and that the lives of passengers and crew because a simple precautiog was neglected at the very time when all possible care should have been exercised. Suppesing, however, that such of the doors as could be closed were shut and that even then the Elbe could not remain afloat for many than twenty minutes, the question will be osked why was it that only three boats were launched in that trme—some of the survivors declare that only two were lowered. Of course, allowances will have to be made fcr the fact that the awful occurrence took place in the early morning when all the passengers and a considerable proportion of the crew were below and asleep, but there will be diffi- culty in explaining the lack of tisctpline that evidently prevailed. When drilling for just such an emergency as that which con- fronted the officers and crew of the Elbe yesterday morning, all of such a ship's boats are generally lowered away in very much less than half the time that was at the disposal of the seamen on the Elbe yes- terday, yet when the great necessity came there was so much of confusion, so much of seifishness, so much of incapacity, that but two boats got clear of the sinking wreck, and these were occupied almost ex- clusively by sailors. Great blame also at- taches to the captain of the Crathie—the apparent cause of the collision—for al- though he must have known how extensive was the injury inflicted by his craft, he steamed for the most convenient port with- out making any effort to save even one of the hundreds who were aroused from slum- ber to meet death in the icy waters of the North Sea. The reports received indicaie that the Crathie was only slightly dam- aged—a condition which, if it was so, must have been kgown to the Crathie’s captain within a few minutes after the collision. At present the accusation of inhumanity is not improperly aimed at the very uncom- mon variety of sailor who fails to render assistance to distressed fellow-beings on the high seas. All the available facts will doubtless be developed in a little while by an offictal inquiry, and It is, of course, pes- sible that then those in authority on both the Elbe and the Crathie may be relieved whelly or partially of the odium that now attaches to them. —_ + e+ —__ Governor O'Ferrall is quoted as profering the services of state troops for the purpose of clearing out the gambling deps and other puisances located in that portion of Alex- ardria county immediately adjacent to the District of Columbia. That the governor means what he says is evident to all who know him, but it is difficult for a great many people who are interested In the Jackson City-Alexander Island situation to understand why the governor is so ready to use the force that should be called into service except in the most extreme emerg- ency, when the civil authorities could, if they would, do all that is necessary in the way of reform. For several months past Governor O’Ferrall must have been aware of the incapacity of those civil officers of the state whose duty it is to uphold law and preserve order in-that portion of Alex- andria county which of late has been so rich in all that is disgraceful. Recently, Judge Chichester in his charge to the grand jury at the opening of the Alexandria Coun- ty court, directly charged these same hold- ers of commissions of power with negiect ot duty of the most flagrant sort. The remedy seems to be in piain view. If the governor and the courts will only combine to get rid of the sheriff and his deputies and cut short the official ex- istence of one or two justices of the peace and appoint in the places of all these some of the good men who are always to be found in every community—and of whom there are many in Alexandria County—it is not at ail likely that the military arm will be needed to accomplish this reform. —__+ e-____ When Representative Dockery calied upon the District Commissioners for a report as to the condition of work in the various District offices, he probably did not ex- pect to develop such opportunities for increased appropriations as are presented in the report made by the inspector of buildings, Mr. John B. Brady. Several District officials announce themselves un- able. without extraordinary and unreason- able exertion, to keep their work up to date with their present clerical force, but ao other one of them has so much to prop- erly complain of as has Inspector Brady. ‘To make clear the actual conditions, Mr. Brady compares the inspection force in this city and in other great cities—notably, New York; there the area is less than two- thirds that of the District, the number of buildings is not three times as great, while the population is ss than five times ours; yet there are eighty-three field inspectors; here there are two. ‘The report states that the range of these two assitants ex- tends over 6.22 square miles of territory. During the last fiscal year, in addition to this general territory, there was for their particular and persoral inspection much more work than could have properly been done by a dozen continually-active men; in all there were 2,961 cases. Two additional inspectors have been provided for in the appropriation bill, but even with them at werk much building will have to go unin- spected. were sacrifice 2 - Several state legislatures have recently taken cognizance of propositions locking to the statutery prohibition of large hats in theaters, and at least two or three of the aitempts to banish the inexcusable ob- structions have, by reason of their ludi- crous character and management, already achieved failure not entirely undeserved, but up in New York there is reasonable probability of a law that may be effective. ‘The bill which the committee on general laws had under consideration yesterday afternoon at Albany makes no mention whatever of hats, and deals generally with theatrical nufsances, including that of boisterous conversation. It reaches the desired end by providing that it shall be the duty of every proprietor or manager of every theater, concert, lecture, perform ance, or other public entertainment to pro- vide rules and regulations for his plac with -the object of maintaining unob- structed aisles and exits, proper order and comfort among the audience, freedom from disturbing or annoying noises, and of in- suring to any and every visitor the unim- paired enjoyment and the unobstructed view of such entertainment. The workings of the measure, should it become a law, will be decidedly interesting, for it 1s pro- vided that any person having purchased a ticket to a seat at a public entertainment, and finding the views from said seat of such entertainment or performance ob- structed, or the proper quietness disturbed, by any cause within the control of the proprietor or manager of such place, to his or her annoyance, shall have the right to demand of the proprietor or manager of such place the return of the price of such ticket, on surrendering the check entitling him or her to the seat, unless such obstruc- tion or annoyance, interfering With his or her unimpaired and proper enjoyment and view of such entertainment or perform- ance, shall have been Immediately removed or stopped on his or her calling the atten- tion of such proprietor or subordinates to the same. But the theater manager is also to have his revenge; he has recourse against the person who does the obstruct- ing; conviction of wilful obstruction brings with it a fine of $20. There is really noth- ing unreasonable in this bill; it merely renders improbable the discomforts that in other cities—for Washington is not now a sinner in the matter of theater-hats—have afflicted and continue to afflict a very large proportion of every audience. Not so long ago It was commonly difficult to see a stage in this city, and almost impossible to enjoy even the most enjoyable sort of a performance because enormous hats inter- vened. A crusade was started in the columns of this paper and in a little while —for there are no more sensible women in the world than the women of Washington —the nuisance was practically abolished. Occasionally a country cousin wanders in with headgear that towers obstructively ceilingward, but such occurrences are rare, and the country cousin, discovering the impropriety of her decoration, either takes it off entirely or makes an unbreakable vow to buy a small bonnet before she next goes to the play. It Is well enough for New York to legislate against the theater- hat; in Washington we achieve by moral suasion all the results possible to law. + «= — Perhaps there is good foundation for the reports of Chinese military and naval suc- cess that have of late been coming to us through Chinese channels—it is by no means unreasonable to imagine that at some time or other the Chinese forces will score a victory or two—but the weight of presumption is in favor of ultimate Japan- ese success. The Japanese armies are dl- rected skillfully and in accordance: with a carefully planned line of campaigning; the Chinese troops are found in smaller bodies and are commanded by officers who know little or nothing of the operations of forces that should be working in harmony with every other body of Chinese fighting men row in the field. Under these conditions, it is te be expected that orce in awhile a formidably large and well-officered body of Chinese will get the better of a numer- ically inferior force of opponents. But in view of what is known of Japanese pa- trietism and fighting efficiency there is no reason for believing that China will be more successful generally than she has beer during the past few months. In fact, the only hope to which the Chinese can anchor for the purpose of making reasona- bly-stubborn defense lies in the employ- ment by the Chinese government of a large number of European officers. It has been demonstrated quite satisfactorily— “Chinese” Gordon and’ the American Ward developed the fact—that whe1 officered by Caucasians Chinese soldiers will fight bravely.. They will have need for all the skill and courage they can muster when the Japanese commence active operations looking to the capture of Wei-Hai-Wei, for that fortress is essential to Japanese con- trol of the Gulf of Pechill. With that in their hands, the war would speedily be at an end, for China could offer no obstruction to Japanese battleships or troopships to the mouth of the Pei Ho river. Thirty-five years «go, five thousand English and French fighting men defied the forts of Taku and achieved easy victory inland. With Wei-Hai-Wel in the possession of the Japanese, the last serious obstacle in the march to Pekin will be removed. —— woe The effect of the President’s latest com- munication to Congress is calculated to teach impressively the impossibility of tam- ing a team of wild horses with rhetoric. —_—__+ «+ ____ There is likely to be a marked and im- pertant difference between the congtes- sional farewell appearance and that of the opera singer. -——--- 0 e-— The Breoklyn trolley lines promise to be under way in a short time, but the legis- lative wires of this Congress are hope- lessly cut. ——_- +0 eo The New York reformers should bear in mind the fate of Congress and not get to quarreling among themselves. ——> +2 New York will find it a good deal easier to get more elevated roads than to get more elevated morals. ——_—___ + += —____ Mexico is doubtless willing to take the chip off her shoulder and have it cashed. ASS SHOOTING STARS. Peril. “Don’t you think there is a great deal more peril in coasting than there is in sleigh riding?" she asked. “It depends,” he repiied reflectively, “on which kine of peril you mean; physical or financial.” A Question of Time. The present craze goes bravely on, And goodness only knows How sovn the bicycliste will don Her brother's foot ball clothes. Had Made an Impression. “I was afraid that my career in Congress had failed to make an impression on my corstituents,”” remarked the victim of the landslide. “But I found out differently when I got home.” “How?” “Some of my constituents wouldn’t speak to me.” Getting Quarrelsome. With gold ard silver kicking up A mst disastrous row, "Tis plain that money never talked As ucily as now. Mistit Characteristics. “Things don’t seem to be properly regu- lated in this world,” said the man who looks on the dark side of life. “What's the matter?” “Our financiers continue to be close- fisted and the pugilists open-handed.” Zeal. “The officer on cur beat,” said the long- suffering citizen, “seems to be very indif- ferent to his duties.” “Indeed!” said the police official. Yes. He spends nearly all his time in the kitchen with the servants.” “That shows his attintion to duty. He wants to Kape poshted an all thot goes an in the neighborhood.’ The Fifty-Third Congress, A word from the eastern member, ‘And one by the north expressed, And one from the mouth of the man from the south And one from the bounding west. ‘Tis always better the truth to own, ‘Though mourrful may be the facts; This Congress far better by words is known Than it ever will be by Acts. 420 LADIES’ COATS To be sold Tomorrow & Saturday. ON'T risk catching cold, — ‘and pos- then consumption, stbly death by being without @ suitable Winter Coat, when such ridiculously low prices will obtain one of this season's choicest styles. Halt price and less now. Ladies’ Black Cheviots and Kersey a Coats that were be $650, $1, #750, $7, $7.50, beh CGS $8.50 and #9. For $3.08. Ladies’ Stylish Kersey and Rough Cheviot Coats that were $10, $11, $11.50, $13.60 and $14.50. For $6. Ir $6.59. Ladies’ Ultra Stylish Tight-Atting Coats, finest introduced this season. Were $15, $15.50, $17.50, $18, #20 and $22.50. For $9.91. CLOAKS Half Price. of any You can take your pick child Cloak in the stock at one- ‘Children’s halt of its former price. $4 Cloaks for $2; $5 ones for $2.50, &e. NEW Separate SKIRTS. All the Fashionable Skirts for spring are in. Crepons, Satin, Silk, ‘These are Cheviots, Serges, &e. made in the latest style Haircloth lined. Serge Skirts, $1.98. Cheviot Skirts, $6.50. Crepon Skirts, $10. Satin Skirts, $12. BON MARCHE, 314 & 316 7th St. GET THE BEST Bailey's Concertrated Extract of Cultivated Clams is conceded to be superior to anything of the kind on the market—Absolutely pure—Prepared in one minute—Will do more to enable you to resist the chill of the present snow storm than any alcoholic stimulant ever produced. Large sup- ply just received. ‘The trade supplied at manu- facturer’s prices. Elphonzo Youngs Co., Wholesale and Retail Grocers, 428 Ninth St. it ‘Evening Gloves ‘At Half Price. A lot of Evening Gloves we want to clear out. 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24- button lengths. Some are slightly ( tmperfect—but others are absolute- ( . ly without a flaw. First comers get big bargains. ¢(HIBBERT’S (Glove Emporium, 606 11th St. evermore ( ja81-84-e0 here’s a hole In your coat or a ripped sleeve or a grease spot on the lapel—we can cure all of it. If e it. Cotton {t's getting a little faded we can Tnixed dyed just as black as wool. Just try us! Late of Anton Fischer, = S, i2th st., one door above F st. The Final Charge.| WWQQDWARD *, LOTHROP, =A] Out.”= au PERRY’S. gbe E END MUST come. We have got three or four lines of WIN- TER WRAPS left—an aggregate of fifty- eight garments that no question of price shall hinder a speedy sale. Twenty will cover the total of a lot of MEDIUM - W EIGHT JACKETS—and they must not be in the way of the spring stock that will soon be due. A matter of nine SILK ‘WAISTS are the lingering remnants of the season. They are mztk i to “go.” And one genuine CAMEL’S HAIR SHAWL. We have set our de- termination to turn these garments into money. You will find we have made of them most desirable invest- ments. The prices have been screwed down to the point where there is no going any lower. Selling and giving are divided by the thinnest partition of dollars you have ever known here. Investigate — but you must do it quickly. 7 LADIES’ NAVY BLUB, BLACK and BROWN CHEVIOT COATS, made in the very latest style—tatlor made at that—with close or reefer front, extra large sleeves, wide turn-over collars (velvet or not) and half lined. Regular price, $18— Go Ati—$8.50. 81 LADIES NAVY BLUB and BLACK ALL-WOOL IMPORTED CHEVIOT COATS— 38 und 40 inches long, close fitting and lined with heavy silk; velvet or cheviot collar, large sleeves and “‘tailorfied’” back. Regular price, §25- ‘Go At!—$10.50. 15 LADIES’ NAVY BLUE and BLACK MELTON COATS—88 inches long—plain and fur trimmed, with strap seams, wide turn- over collar and big fashionable sleeves. Regular price, $25— Go At!i—$12.00. 19 NAVY BLUE, BLACK and TAN PLAIN CLOTH SHORT JACKETS—medium weight. ‘They are lined and faced with silk, close fitting and reefer front, fine sleeves. Reg- ular prices, $12 and $15— Go Ati—$1.59. 5 LADIES’ CAMEL'S HAIR DOLMANS, with tabs, handsomely braided and fringed. Becoming and comfortable for elderly la- dies’ wear. Regular price, $25— Go At!i—§$5.o0. 9 NAVY BLUE, BLACK and WHITB POLKA DOT and STRIPED SILK WAISTS, made with full sleeves, turn-over collar and Delts, Hned and unlined. Regular prices, $5 and $7— Go Ati—$1.50 and $2. Just one CAMEL'S HAIR SHAWL in rich @ark effect. A genuine India making. Reg- ular price, $100— Go. Ati—$29. You will have to be at the store first thing in the.. morning — for with a hundred sales the opportunity is past. PERRY’S, “Ninth and the Averiue.”’ Established 1840. ‘Telephone 995. “Lucky for you” eee That we've reduced our furs now. ¢ ee Lots of winter weather ahead of us— eeee a cold February and March are oe prophesied. Consult our prices before ee eee buying elsewhere. WILLETT & RUOFF, 905 Pa. Ave. Note This Down =that you can buy Old English Mills Note Paper here, rough ged smooth, plain and ruled, for . A po C:C.Purceil 418 9th $031-208 $031-84 10TH, 11TH AND F STS. N.W. Friday and Saturday Are Children’s Days, And special attention is asked to every department in the house where Children’s Goods are kept, as bargain attractions will be found in each. Special prepara- tions are made for these days. Prices are named to suit the most economical. Boys’, Girls’ and Infants’ andasavingtoparents. Especially is this true with Dress Requisites. A hint At Our Remnant Sale Tomorrow buyer will find tempting inducements and rare op hauts, and there'll be bargains in every department. pods—also 2 goodly number of things scratched, mussed, smirch- All are marked at little enough pri “short lengths,’ of fresh, seasonable — ed, tumbled and chipped from handling. seasonable things for household a8 well as personal best things are picked pp by early buyers. Men’s Department. 6 Loundered Dress Shirts, open front. Sizes 17 and 1744. Reduced from $1.50 to T5c. ‘A suinll lot. of Dressed Kid Gloves, assorted shades. Sizes 6%, 74, 4 and 7%. Reduced from $1.00 to T5e. pair. A small lot of Har colored borders, soll from 12% and 18 to 10c. ead Auged from. 25 to 1 palrs Cashmere Gialf Tose, light shades. = oe {O'and 1034. Reduced from 50 to 2c. pair. small lot of Blue Ribbed Merino Underwear. Shirts 40, 42 and 44. Drawers all sizes. Reduced from #5 to S0e. garment. (st_floor. Suit Department. 3 ee data Halo wide tall able tein ckets with silk ning, wide 8, ain ara trae ‘izes $4 and 36.” Reduced fi 5.00 to ni"Ping Black ‘Serge Blazer Suit, sfik-lined jacket trimmed with black braid, wide full skirt.” Size 36, Reduced from $25.00 to $10.00. i Black Camel's Hair Serge long cutaway jacket, extra full skirt. Redaced from $20.00" to $10.00. ikerchiefs, viata white and from dling. Bednced Iso small lo} re- .-1007 F st. bldg.) ‘A small lot of Red Eiderdown Wrappers, scal- oped nile ‘over shoulders, Sizes 36, 38 and 40. Reduced from $3.45 to 1 Gray sleeves. Size 32. 2 Fancy Ficured India, Silk trimmed. ‘Cashmere Wrapper, lined throughout, full Redhiced from $10.00 t0 $21 50, rs, ribbon from $12.60 -ellth st. bldg.) eee Cloak Department. A table of Fine Navy and Black Cheviot é length Coats, some with velvet collars, others = Small ae only. Reduced from $12.50 and $15.00 Fine Wool Cloth Jackets, short and of oe ean ages ‘and Boucle Jackets, choice styles, some silk lined. Nearly_ all sizes. Reduced ft 18.00 and $20.00 to $12.50. Ga Boor... : = thst. bldg.) Fur Department. 2 Electric Seal ree 24 inches long. Reduced from $14.00 to $8.00. 1 Black Bear Cleopatra Collar, long ends. Ke- 0) to $6 ts Fancy Fars. Reduced to $1.00. _ Bet, 10 oun and 11th st. bldgs.) (8d floor. Shawl Department. aoe Paisley Shawls, single. Reduced from 5 rick, Seat Cream Hand-knit Hoods. Reduced from $1.25 to Te. (a tor Oth and 11th st. bidgs.) Girls’ Department. 9 Novelty Cheviot Long Cloaks, winter welsht, single or double cape. ee Sizes 4 to 12 years. duced from 39.00 to 2 Black isuver Jackets, bound and trimmed with braid, half silk lined, Sizes 12 and 14 years. Re- duced from $.00 to 33. 6 Jackets of Fancy Cheviot and Blue Beaver. 14 and 16 years. Reduced from $12.60 to tS Fane y, Boucle Cong, Cloaks, with Jong, single Reduced from $15.00 to $0 ~lith st. Mas Boys’ Department. 1 Overcoat. Size 4. duced from $3.50 to $1.20, 4 Chinchilla Rec es 3 and 4. Ieduced from $3.00 to $1.45. 12 Blu Sizes 3 to 9. ney Cape Overcoat. aks a Reduced trom 5 TUAlL wool Black and Oxford Chinchilla sguters, very Jong, wide collurs. Sizes 14, 15 and Te in $10.00 atl $12.75 to duced ‘5 Fine Blue Kersey Cape Overcoats. Sizes 4 to 7, | Heduced from $9.15 to $6.00. (8d_ floor. -10th st. vidg.) Fiannel Department. 7 remnants White Embroidered Flannel, 2 yards each, rolled. Reduced from $1.50 to $1.35. 2 re- duced from $1.75 to §1.50 each. 1 reduced from $2.00 to $1.70. (24 floor s+seL1th st. bldg.) White Goods Department. 17 remnants Siriped Bedford Cord Lawn, 4 to 10 yards. Reduced from 8 to Be. yard. 12 renmmants Iace-striped Lawn, 8 to 9 yards. Reduced from 12 to Be. yard. --1ith at. dg.) (2d floor. . Hosiery Department. 12 pairs Women's Pure Silk Hose, plain and ribbed, so! Nile, lavender, yellow, apple green and pink. | Sizes $4 and 9. Reduced from 32. and $2.95 to $1.5 ‘airs Women's Griy Lisle Hose, white soles, 4 ble heels ‘and toes. Size 8%. ‘Reduced from pairs 2d annex.) Linen Department. 2 Red Bordered Luncheon Cloths, fringed, 8-12. Reduced fom $3.50 to $2.50. Fringed Cloths, pink all over, 8-10. Reduced fi oa $2.50 to "5 Damask colored borde:3. Reduced ‘owels, from 50 to 87% 2 ui bleached eho Sines a2 a slightly dam- od. Ted m $2.50 to TH foorstecseeace: + -11th st. bldg.) ° Women’s Neckwear. 3 White elf Chemisettes. Size 12. Reduced frot 19 Se Tiiack ‘Chemisettes aR pricey edge. Sizes 12% and 13%. Reduced from 1 & Turn-over Collars, light blue and pink, with cuffs to match Sizes 12 and 14. juced from BS to 10c. set. 3. Chiffon Jabots with white lace edge. Reduced from 50 to 35e. (ist floor... -2d annex.) ——0— Black Goods Department. Reduced from $3.28 to Reduced from $2.98 to yards 48-in. Novelty. $2.00 for the piece. yards 40-in. piece. welty. 4 yards 40-inch Black-and-white Stripe, Reduced from $4.00 to $2.50 for the p! 2% yards 4 Siik-warp Henrietta, Reduced from $6.50 to $3.25 for the plece. 3% yards 45-In, Serge. Reduced from $3.73 to $1.95 for the piece. rd mn, All-wool, Henrietta. Reduced China Depactments 1 pope wie. eee ask decorated, dam- Fee Rear Platter.” Reduced from $2.50 to $1.50. x ‘small lot of Decorated Plates. Reduced to n em Decorated Celery Stand, imperfect. Reduced te Me pf China ‘Tea ‘Bell, damaged. Reduced from $1.00 35e. 1 Decorated eae Pudding Set, 3 pieces. Re- m Platter. to duced from $4. 2.00. 1 China Candlestick, damaged. Reduced from 50 t Gur floor. ...++ . +++-10th st. bldg.) Lamps, Clocks, Metal Goods, &e. 3 sox pes p worn. | fiedoced fiom $8.00 to 00. Ener on m $4.00 to $1.25. 1 reduced -Wteduced from $1.75 to 75e. 1 SU Reduced from $2.50 to 50c. duced fe "$12.00 to $6.00. 1 Night Lamp, Tteduced from $1.50 to 50c. 1 Letter Rack. Reduced from $1.35 to Foc. ‘ Candlestick, shopworn. Reduced from $2.25 to 1 Grass Candlestick. -Reduted from $1.00 to 50c. a Polished Copper Candidstick. Reduced from 10 BOC. 17 tteror with silver frame, Reduced from §2.50 to ‘1. Small Metal Clock. Reduced from $2.90 to 1.00. 1 Molished Metal Lamp. Reduced from $8.50 to 1 Thermometer. Reduced from $2.50 to $1.00. 1 Mirror, shopworn, Reduced from $2.50 i "$1.50. 13 Candle Shades, from 85 to 25e. 15 Candle Shades. Reduced from 40 to 150. @th floor... sees +-10th st. bldg.) Glass Department. 2 Butter Dishes: Reduced from 50 to 20c. 8 Spoon Holders. Reduced from 35 to 10c. 4% dozen Initial Glasses. Reduced from 65 to : Shinde! 1 re- ‘unities. There are hundreds of rem. ** “broken sizes and assortments, lots, ices. Scores ‘of other vse are marked in just the same way. ‘The | Blanket Department. eee, 5 Ty AED Blankets. Reduced from Catitornia Blankets. Reduced from 3 pairs 11-4 Cotton and W Reduced’ from $450 to $3.50... Sane Soe 1} Zine Plush Lap Robe Reduced from $15.00 to 1 Fine All-wool Lap Robe. Reduced from $5.00 to $6.50. (24 floor. sapitetreeesellth st. bldg. Wash Goods Dey Department. 25 remnants a 1% to 6 yards. Reduced from 25.0 22: mrants ‘Princess mere, Reduced from 10 to 8c. aan pacer Nore 25 remnants Best Calico, "Sto 5 yards. Reduced from 8 to 5c. yard. st floor... +-10th st. bldg.) Children’s Underwear Department. A small lot of Children’s Fine Lawn Aprons, full rule of embroidery over shoulders. “Reduced from $1.50 to Tc. A’smait tot of French Flannel Hand-made Aprons, neat stripes of pink and blue, trimmed around Tye with fine lace. Keduced from $2.75 to $1.00. 2d floor. ee -++++-Bet. 10th and 11th st. bldgs.) gee Knitted Underwear Dept. pairs Women’s Swiss Ribbed Gi ay cotton Size 3. Reduced from _T: Plain White Pints ¢ So and and 36. Reduced from $1.00 to 1009 F st. bldg.) Infants’ Department. 1 Crepe Goth Long Cigak, well made and Snished. 3 Ven ic ee ee bi Reduced elvet Caps, and na’ jue. from $1.00 to 25e, sts 5 Boys’ White Dresses, embroidered collar and cuffs. Reduced frm $1.50 to $1.00. ea Oth st. bldg.) and Perool. Women’s [Muslin Underwear. 4 .pairs Fine Nainsook Drawers, French style, clgrorately trimmed. Reduced from $4.75 to, $2.50. itted Short Skirts. Reduced from $1.00 to 2 Fine Mull Gov bandeomely trimmed. Re- oe cee eS 2d . +++-10th st. bldg.) Corset Department. 3 pairs “C. B."’ and ‘‘Sonnette’’ Corsets, sbort boned. Sizes 18, 19, waist, two side steels, well b 23 and 30. Reduced from $1.00 to 7c. pair. pairs Thompson's Nursing Corsets, extra _k two side steels. spring 8, 26, aq 30. Reduci from $1 c wooo, Ampex to doth st. bidg.) Cotton Department. Jee ER ep eon bo Reduced from 27% and 32% to 2214 and 2c 23 Fillow Cases, slightly solled. “Te: Tish"st! vias.) ee Japanese Department. tly damaged. Teduced cSnb ayo Portieres, itz eymodd Lacquer Writing Desk. Teeduced odd Lacquer Writin; Reduced fi em tand oe a Cloth pes 5 ne and-painted Clot! ns, feet high, damaged. [Reduced from $5.00 10 $1 S50 ‘enen. i Umbrelin Jar. Re- aiyced from $4.00 to $2.00, aie Lacquer Tea sa. slightly damaged. Guced) trom 59 and 75 ,t0 1 “ sat Thre and Wille Tokle Pusich Bowl, cracked and aiete . Reduced from $5.50 to $2.75. aizan Vase. cover broken, suitable for a lamp stand. Keduced from $6.00 to $2.50. (8d floor... s555 -Ist annex.) Signuy’ tinpertect.” Basket Department. Sarge Fruit Waskets. Reduced from $3.00 to 2 Odd Ham 1 Fancy Indian Hamper. 1.50. 2 Waste Baskets. ors. Reduced from $1.50 to 9c. Reduced from $2.50 to Reduced from 25 to 19. slightly damaged. Reduced ‘h Baskets. Reduced from (8d floor Sverwere Dermot ted Table Ware, fancy handles, sss..--2@ annex.) Reduced from $3.25 to $2.50. duced from $2.25 to $1 lit h st. bl Leather Goods Dept. 1 Metal Purse. Rednced from $1.75. to 1 Portfolio. Reduced from $2. 5 Purses, Reduced from (ist floor. mae ea Art Department. 5 ane Silkaline. Reduced from 60 to 45c, for the Nea Cloth, embrokdered tm old rose. Reduced from. $15.00 t6 $10.00. --1lth st. Mdg.) 1 Embroidered Center Piece. Reduced from $7.00 to. $5.00. 8 ‘Hand-painted Pin Balls. Reduced from 75 to SOc, 1 reduced from $1.00 to 7: (ist floor: -Ist annex.) Glove Department. 7 pairs Women’s 8-utton-length Mousquetaire Gray Suede Gloves. Sizes 5% and 5%. Reduced from $1.00 to 50c. pairs Women’s 4-button Purple Kid Gloves, large pearl buttons. Sizes 6% ard 6%. Reduced fiem $1.00 to 50c. (st floor..... ++-11th st. annex.) Se Housefurnishing Dept. 1 Japanned Bowl and Pitcher. Reduced from 75 to SOc. 1 'Japanned Water Carrier. Reduced from 50 to ware Japanned ‘Trays, large size, Reduced 0 to 2 st Dishes sind Tooth Brush Tacks combined. re from 50 to © Five O'Clock Tea Kettle and Stand, with ta ol lamp. Reduced from $7.50 to $5.00. 2 Enameled Cuspidors. Reduced from 75 to Ste. ezglre® Wite Clee "Baskets. “Reduced ‘from 78 a) “Patent Ironing Board. Reduced from $1.00 to 2 2 ‘ash Boards, damaged. Reduced from 25 to Pie Coolers. Reduced from 35 to 2c. I large Towel Dryer. Reduced from 35 to (th floor -Lith st. iidg) eee Toy ae 1 Tin Horse and Wagon. Reduced from 9 to 25c. 1 Wagon, with skin-covered horse. Heduced from 95 to 2 Woolly Sheep. Reduced from 50 to 25c. 1 Bed, “Reduced from 7 to 4c. 1 Boat. Reduced from 50 to 25c. (4th floor... "10th st. bidg.) Traveling Goods Dept. “4 {Canvas Dress Trunk. Reduced from $5.45 to i Ganvas Drges, Trurk, slightly damaged. Te- duced from $8.25 (th floor... --10th st. bldg.) arn Baby Carriage Dept. + Rattan Carriage. Reduced from $12.50 to se Carriage. Reduced from Oak Whitney Carriage. Reduced 0 $12.00. - ae (4th +-10th st. bldg.) ee Deanne: back Paintings. Reduced from 25 ,to Se. 14x28, white frame. Keduced from Re- $5.00" fo S195. i Ftcl ing, 20x30, axhlte and gold frame. 6 $2.95. 45c._ dozen. ¥ pecanter Peduced from $1.25 to 7c. rame. ir Bowl. Reduced from 35 to 20c. 0 : 3 Sugar Be jedan Te pmn Soro AO 8B Photographs, white frames. 1 Table Mirror. Reduced from $1.75 to Te. An odd lot of Mats, Reduced to Se. each. Oth seeeeee +-10th st. bldg.) | (4th floor... oe. tots st. bldg.) — Woodward & Lothrop. Sugar Corn, §75C- a Doz. CANS—There are several‘grades of these goods—we handle only the best. An overproduction accounts for the lowness of price. This affords n unusual opportunity for “homes,” boarding houses and hotels to lay in @ good supply. jCalifornia Fruits, 18c. Can 352 a Dozen. As housekeepers all know, there 1s A VAST DIFFERENCE in canned fruits. These are the VERY CHOIO- EST—we couldn't afford to sell any other. They are put up in EXTRA HEAVY SIRUPS—the same grade that we sold so many of tast season. “Hard times’ and an over-production tells the story. The regular price is 30c. can. We still have WHITE CHERRIES, PEARS, PEACHES, APRICOTS, GREEN GAGE and BGG PLUMS-—the car load will not last much longer—better send in your or- der NOW and avoid disappointment. Huckleberries, $1.50 Doz-3 - —very choicest goods—very delicious, G'If you can't come to the store write or telephone. Your order will Teceive every attention. G. G. Cornwell & Son, , 4i2-1414 Penn. Ave. Sisceuneceosateessecnccvaee CLARK’S, 134.& 736 (th St. N.W. Final Reduces tion in Gloaks nd Capes. We willclose out the balance of our Gloaks and Capes at just half price. Sr ray, 5SOc.will buyS 1.00 worth of goods. All $5 Coats & Capes, $2.5 11 $7 Coats & Capes, $3.5 Il $9 Coats &Capes,$4.50} ” All $10 Coats & Capes, $5 ‘All $12 Coats & Capes, $6' \Al! $1sCoats&Capes,$7.5 All $18 Coats & Capes, $9 YAll $20 Coats & Capes, $10) All $25 C’ts& Capes, $12.5) Above include Plush and Gloth Gapes, Long and , Short Jackets, in 4 fast,overy thing, of this season’s } style. CLARK’S, 134 & 7136 x (th St. NW. Y_gasi2t oe SPOS S POSSE SHPO SSSI ISHS: — 1 —— ATLANTIC 1 H.& D. | BUILDING. $9009 2 = 4 2Our Consulidation ;Shoe Sale Is A 3Record Breaker —Never such _bargains—never such buying—never stich a sacrifice of first quality Shoes. —As you know, our two stoces have been merged Into one—the stocks of shoes that fille] two stores are now crowded Into the space of one. —The clearing out of one stock must be mede—and we'll make it, mo inatter what the cost. —These prices represent a “‘cost disre- gardirg” such as was never known be. fore. Plen’s Shoes. Hand-sewed Russet, Calfskin and Cordovan. All styles. $7 Shoes for $5.45. $6 Shees for $4.45. $5 Shoes for $3.95. $4 Shoes for $2.95. $3 Shoes for $2.45. 9 o— PODOSDSOSOSO SOD SOOSODEDEOC HOODS $99000000080 4 2099496090909 006 OF HOOSOOODDGOHHUHOGOS 7 3 @ 3 w N = ® a Patent Leather, Viel Kid, French Dongola. All styles. $6 Shoes for $4.45. $s Shees for $3.95. $4 Shoes for $2.95. $3 Shoes for $2.45. Misses’ $2 and $2.50 Shors for $1.65. Boys’ $2 amd $2.50 Shoes for $1.65. Youths’ $2 and $2.50 Shoes for $1.65. ?HAVENN ER} i& DAVIS, PSSHISHSTHGSSHLHOOD Incorporated, (2028 F St. vito. NAb trnn atone cttnine Ad etn cree tris’ rin odntrta(rdrdrininntn's Ads ind e 1t * TOFPTASADSSSS DOS S5633506000 AINFU YES NEED RELIEF. OUR GLA will help Finest periscopic lenses, in’ ni es, with double spring and cork ‘nosepiece, rescriptions a_ specialty. A KAHN, Agt., 935 F nw. jaiv-im