Evening Star Newspaper, December 7, 1895, Page 4

4 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7%, 1895-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES, THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. BATURDAY........ ... December 7, 1595. CROSBY S. NOYES as eeeees editor, THE EVENING STAR has regular and permanent Family Circulation much more than the combined cir- o tion of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Med: it ha o competitor. In order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR ould not be addressed to any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bu: Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpose. Short Walks for Congressmen. There are possibly some of the new mem- bers of Congress who have never been in Washington before this time, and it may be that among the first of thelr perform- ances will be a trip around the public buildings. It will be natural for them to ask the way to the city offices, expecting, doubtless, to see an imposing building of ample size, in a central and- conspicuous locality. Maybe some of them come from small cities that are proud of their hand- some city halls. If so, they cannot help feeling somewhat chagrined when they find that the national capital is compelled to rent a municipal home, and has for years been forced to occupy temporary quarters, never fully adequate and often uncomfort- able and dangerous. If they examine: the records they will find that this city has had a most marvelous growth in popuia- tion and wealth, but that, owing to the pe- cullarity of its political organization, it has been unable in these latter days of its pros- perity to treat itself to a municipal build- ing such as it has needed and has been able to build for more than a decade. These Congressmen who are thus going about the city finding worthy objects for their legislative attention can select no more important field for investigation and action than this. The District Commis- stoners in their annual report present the case emphatically and plainly, and their ‘equest for an appropriation should be heeded at once. The Star acknowledges that it does not agree with the proposi- tlon that this building should be located on the reservationsnow partly occupied by the court house, which, by the way, is itself disgracefully inadequate, but it con- tends, as it has for years, that the proper place for this building is a site of sufficient size on the south side of Pennsylvania ave- nue, where in course of years all the later public structures will doubtless be placed. The need of relief is, however, urgent, and legislation of some sort establishing a mu- nicipal building somewhere should be promptly enacted. A little tour through the present offices of the city, scattered through various hired structures, with a minimum of comfort to the employes and of convenience to the citizens and a max- imum of cost to the government an1 the District, should immediately convince every newcomer to the national legisla- ture that this is a subject deserving of immediate congressional attention. —___+ e+ —_—_. Dunraven’s Defence. Lord Dunraven is coming back to Amer- fea, it is announced, to continue his inquiry into the facts connected with the draught of the Defender during the first of the recent international yacht races. There should be no error made in the matter of his errand. He is not coming here to prosecute any- body, but to defend himself. On him is the burden of proving certain serious charges that, If true, would give American yachtsmen a bad name In every civilized land. But until he does prove them, in every particular, and to the satisfaction cf both Englishmen and Americans, he wiil stand accused of thoroughly unsports- maniike and unmanly conduct. In this way it is he who 1s today on trial and It is well that he has concluded to face the music and try to bring the case to a positive issue. If our yachtsmen have been guilty of such frauds as Dunraven alleges it is proper that we should know the fact beyoad doubt; no condemnation of their trickery will be louder or more emphatic than that which will be uttered here, in such an evant. gent if Dunraven ts a peevish, suspicious slanderer whose charges have no foundation foutside of his imagination or his pique, we have an equal interest In knowing that fact, }so that he may stand condemned both at | home and abroad, and be forever barred from the sports of gentlemen. So whatever the outcome of his efforts, Dunraven's visit. }to America at this time should be Aearzily “welcomed, although the personal reception tendered to him may lack somewhat in warmth and heartiness, ——- +02 —__ The numerous new statesmen who come to this Congress brimfull of ideas as to how the country should be run are likely to be considerably disappointed by the unaggressive aspect which proceedings are likely to maintain. — — +02 —_ At this immediate point in the proceed- ings Mr. Reed is attending to the duties of Speaker of the House of Representatives and not conducting a presidential cam- paign. —___ + ee —_ It Is hard to see where the encourage- ment is to ceme from for Ahlwardt in his efforts to be & pioneer of fanatical preju- dice in this country. en It is hoped that Santa Claus will be more generous this month with several distin- guished American patriots than Uncle Sam was tn November. —__+ e= So proverbially clumsy a satirist as John Bull cannot hope to accomplish much by trying to make fun of the Monroe doc- trine. —_+—_- ee ——__ Mr. Hill hardly needs to be reminded that Secretary Carlisle will do the lecturing for this administration. 2 0 e----- ‘There were only one hundred men at work today on the city post-office. —___ + e+—___ Bishop Satterlee. It fs fortunate that the Episcopalians of the Washington diocese were able to ¢lect @ bishop at their first convention, so that the new organization will start out prompt- ay with fvll powers and with a competent equipment. Dr. Satterlee’s reputation as rector of Calvary Church in New York and ag a writer, thinker and organizer is such as to vindicate the wisdom of his election to head the Washington diocese. The local differences between candidates were thus happily compromised, and the first bishop port of Washington with united local su; will undcuhtedly be one of the strong le ers of the church in America. This diocese 4s of peculiar importaace and prominence, and there are elements of recent growta hat tond to make !t more than ever before the center of church attention fn this coun- try. The location here of the Episcopal cathedral foundation, with its vast possibil- dttes for expansion on educational lines, has eontributed to give our churches, formerly included within the jurisdiction of the Mar. land dloces3, an exceptional importance, recognized by the suggestion to indicate in some way @ pre-eminence of the capital's bishop among his assoctates of the Amer- ican church. This idea has been advanced in. different forms at various times, showing that Washington ts regarded as the most important city In the country for such pur- Moses, and with the establishment and or- «nization of a separate diocese under such acelient auspices the prospect 1s goad for the development in sume shape of the primacy idea. It 1s related that at a gathering in London some years ago a classification of the Amer- jean dioceses was attempted by the English clergy with reference to their importance. The bishop of New York was named first, owing to the great commercial rank of that city, justly regarded as the American me- tropolis cf wealth and population. To the surprise of all the second place was given to the bishop of Washington state, who shared the wonderment of his colleagues. It finally appeared that the worthy-Zagwhmen had labored under the delusion thats the bishop of Washington presided over™the diocese that included the nationat eity; and were thus led into their error. This indicates the relative importance that forelgrférs place upon this city in all such maifers.. Wash- ington will never wrest from New York the title of the American comifiérciafmetrop- olis, but just as politically itis the center of the nation it is rapidly coming to occupy the same position with regard to education and religion. Bishop Satterlee has an exceptional oppor- tunity, as the head of an organization whic? includes some of the oldest parishes in the courtry, and some to which attach histor- ical associations of rare interest, and which has thus a notable past as well as a futute of brilliant promise. He will be heartily Welcomed, and doubtless he will bring to hig new field of labors a fund of energy which will find ample field for exercise in the grand work to bevaccomplished by this diocese. ——— One Way to Accompliph Reforms. The citizens of Philadelphia who are now protesting against the actions of the street railway trust-that has them in its power have the doubtful satisfaction of realizing that their own votes placed in office the men who made the present emer- gency possible. A reckless use of the suf- frage has brought atout the necessity for a general undoing of the careless work already done, and this may perhaps teach the citizens a valuable lesson. It is. dan- gerous to cast a ballot for any candidate for even the smallest office simply on ac- count of his party affiliations. It is unsafe to be guided blindly in the éxercise of the voting franchise by any boss, who names candidates to suit his own ends and uses them after election ag he sees fit. As long as the municipal,. aythgrities are chosen in our great cities by universal suffrage in elections conducted under the auspices and with the.methods of partisan politics there is great need for more ac- tivity in election matters on the part of the business men, the citizens of high char- acter and integrity who often neglect such privileges on ordinary occasions, and only come to the front when grave s-andals have been unearthed and there is pressing need for reform. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. A ballot cast today for an honest, untrammelled, non- partisan candidate may save the necessity of a thousand ballots cast for such a man a year hence. Tardy reform is better than none at all, but the best sort is the usual, everyday, habitual kind of reform which is merely honest voting from year to year by men whp are not wedded to parties and who have the courage to keep on the right side. ————_+ + = ____ Washington’s Police Force. The facts and figures published in last evening's Star supplementing Major Moore's annual report, showing the need of in- creased appropriations for the police force, ought to be taken into serious considera- tion by Congress. The force is not of sufli- cient size to permit a complete patrol of every section. There are so many men drawn from the already small force for special duty that when the shrinkage from ratural and inevitable causes, such as sick- ress and accident, are taken into considera- tion there is but a comparative handful of Cificers left to cover an enormous area. No other city in the country places such a heavy responsibility upon each policeman. The duty is onerous and the remuneration is small. Th2 pension fund is kept at such a low stage by the failure of Congress to provide for it adequately that the active list of the force contains men who should in Justice be retired, but who are prevented from doing so by the lack of means to sus- tain themselves. They fill places that younger and stronger men might occupy to the advantage and greater safety of the citizens, and thus the efficiency of the force —high in comparison with the task set—is reduced. —_—_~+++___. Laws Needed by Workingmen. The local labor leaders have laid out a comprehersive program of work in behalf of legislation to be secured at this session of Congress, and nearly all of their projects seem to deserve the hearty co-operation of the other citizens of the District. The act making employers liable for the ac- eidental injpry or death of those in their employ is worthy of earnest consideration. There ere limitations, of ccurse, that must in the interests of equity be applied to such a statute, and these are wisely recognized by the workingmen themselves. There is now no law in force in the District which secures the wages of men hired by insol- vent firms, end this singular defect in the stetutes ought surely to be remedied under proper conditions. Some states’ have ever. gone so far 2s to make the laborer a p ferred creditor in such cases. The men who depend upon small wages from week to week stowfld receive the benefit of every pretection that the Taw: eafiJusily throw around them. —— -— +02 Interviews published today with some of the local labor leaders indicate’ that there is no abatement in the interest taken by the workirgmen in the free library proje which was so heartily endorsed by the Fed- eration of Labor a fortnight ago. Indeed the Federation is following up its formal endorsement by doing good missionary work in the library’s behalf. The free library idea is one that immediately appeals to every intelligent citizen, whether an employer or an employe, for it plainly points to a g: eral dirsemination of knowledge among the people and such a result is always to be desired sincerely by Both classes. Good reading makes good citizens, and a free iibrary vell stocked with current literature and open at all times to the people, is an element of enlightenment.in any comm:- nity. —___ ++ Lord Dunraven proposes to come over to this country and deliver a few funeral ora- tions on the Valkyrie, His Lordship evi- dently does not appreciate the promptness with which.a topic fades from popular in- terest. Still it amuses him and he is able to pay for it. > 6 > ——-—___ ‘The co-operative Bellamy colony tm Mich- igan is to be dissolved. It is hard to see how such an arrangement can succeed un- less some of the parties can be persuaded not to have more brains and acquisitive sbrewdness than the cthers, ——__+- e+ Congressmen should be moved by the re- flection that If the Government Printing Office does fall down they are Likely to ex- perience much difficulty and delay about getting their speeches into print. Having in bis message done what he could fcr tne glory of the American Kagle, the President will now bestow his undi- vided attention on the American duck. —__~e+—___ ‘The pesition of the Sultan appreaches as nearly as possible that of the paradoxical Hibernian, who if he Kad done anything he was sorry for was glad of it. ———— Said Pasha developed one of the most sudden and violent attacks of Anglo- mania or record. THE WEEK. The first session of the Fifty-fourth Con- gress of the United States was begun; Thomas’ B. Reed of Maine was elected Speaker and the other repudlican rorminees for the various offices were chosen; Repre- sentative Linton of Michigan has the dis- tinction of having introduced the first bill in the new Congress; it was in the interest of railway postal clerks; Senator Lodge of Massachusetts offered a resolution reattirm- ing the principles of the Monroe doctrine and presenting them in such form as to permit, their enactment as a permanent law; Senator Chandler of New Hampshire introduced a bill for the free coinaxe of silver when England, France and Germany should enact similar legislation; Pgesident Cleveland sent to the Senate the nomination of Rufus W. Peckham of New York as an associate justice of the Supreme Court. A cold wave swept over the country and two persons were frozen to death in St. Lovis and a woman and a child nearly perished; at Cedar Rapids, Ia., the temperature drop- ped to seven degrees below zero. Barbara Aub, who confessed that she made false charges of assault against Walter L. S. Langerman, was indicted by the grand jury in New York for perjury. A great meeting of citizens of Philadelphia was held to protest against the action of the Union Traction Company in abolishing the free transfer system. Rev. Louis W. Burton of Louisville, Ky., was elected bishop of the Lexington Protestant Episcopal diocese. Capt. Charles H. Parker, captain of a Mary land oyster sloop, was arrested, charged with having caused the death of John Il. Henkle, a member of his crew, by cruel treatment. The anti-Platt republicans in New York are leading a movement to re- organize the party. There was a big bla: e in the wholesale district_in Indianap: the loss is estimated at $500,000. Theodore Durrant, convicted of the murder of I:lanche Lamont at San Francisco, was denied a new trial. Foreign. An element of dramatic interest was in- jected into the situation in the Levant. by the flight to the British embassy of Said Pasha, president of the Turkish council of state, who feared the anger of the sultan because he had been unable to induce the European powers to withdraw their demand for additional guardships at Constantinople. ‘The German reichstag was opened, and Chancellor von Hohenlohe read the speech from the throne; it wus pacific in tone. The harbor at Cronstadt, Russia, is icebound, and navigation has closed for the winter. Gen. Julio Sanguily, although he proved his American citizenship, was sentenced to im- prisonment for life by the court in Havana for having committed illegal acts against the-Spanish government. Baron von Koel- ler, the Prussian minister of the interior, was dismissed. Mount Vesuvius was in eruption. Insurgent Arabs attacked the sultan's forces at Saffi, a fortified seaport of Morocco. William E. H. Lecky, the his- torian, was elected to the parliamentary seat for Dublin University. A man giving the neme of Lenoir fired two shots from a pistol in the gallery of the French chamber of deputies and caused great excitement; nobody w hurt. T. Chamberlayne, con- servative, representing Southampton in the British parliament, was unseated for bribery by his electicns agent. In the District. Congres; cenvened and the annual report of the District Commissicners was sub- mitted. Three bazaars were cpened; that for the benefit of the teachers’ annuity fund at Convention Hall is arranged on an extensive scale, attended each night by crowds; at the Columbia Athletic Club house the friends of that organization are helping to swell the fair receipts, while at Carroil Institute a fair is being conducted in the interests of St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum. Committees have been announced to make airangements forthe fair to he keld in February for the benefit of the building fund of the Washington Hebrew Congregation. A convention of the new diocese of Washingtcn of the Protestant Episcopal Church was organized, with Dr. Elliot as president; Rev. Dr. He <= Satterlee of New York elected bishop. The President and his family removed from their suburban home, Woodley. to the White House for the winter. The Pres- ident left for a hunting trip on the Caro- lina coast. Evidence and arguments were heard in the case of Mrs. William H. Slack for the recovery of the possession of her two children. STARS. SHOOTL A Youngster'’s Theory. They won't let little fellers vote; The reason is because They'd never have a President Excepting Senta Claus. Promises ything. “What do you cersider the most promis- ing portion of Europe at the present day?" asked the young man with a commercial turn of mind. And without a moment's hesitation the |young woman answered: “Turkey.” No Accommodations for Santa Claus, Now come those sad forebodings To disturb that small boy's dream, Who lives remote from chimneys, In a flat that’s warmed by steam. Cold Blooded. “There are several things in this book of mine that I think are particularly good,” said the young writer. “No doubt; no doubt,” replied the man of many experiences. to a publisher?” “Not yet. “Have you submitted it I wanted to get your advice.” id advice?” “Well, {. I were in your place, I'd go through the book end pick out what I con- sidered the passages of striking excel- “Yes?” “And throw them away.” Not Alone the Culprit. “Jedge, yoh honah," said the defendent, “[ ain’ got much ter say, foh merse'f. “It doesn’t look as if you could have. “I done had de tuhkey, an’ I didn’ buy ‘im, but I bas ‘stenuatin’ cuhcumstances ter cffah in de consideration ob dishere case.” “What are they “De fack dat dishere tuhkey didn’ know no bettah dan ter be peramb’'latin’ 'roun’ right undah mah nose jes’ between Thanks- givin’ an’ Christmas. Ef I wus obercome, jedge, by de ‘citement ob de moment, I's willing’ ter b'ah de consequences. But hit do seem ter me dat sumfin’ orter be did ‘bout de criminal negleck on de paht ob de tuhkey Compensation. There is still a chance for pleasure, Be it summer time or snow; Of rejoicing there's a measure, How-so-e’er the seasons go. With a disposition sunny, Even now content we'll be; Though your furnace costs you money, Your refrigerator’s free. —___ e-2— -—____ The Bishop of Washington. From the Baltimore American. The new bishop is a broad churchman, a min of scholarly attainments and“wide culture. More than once has he declined the honor cf the episcopacy, but the rgy of the diocese are confident that he will accept this charge. He will find the new diocese an important field, including, as it does, the wealthy parishes of Wash- ington and the pioneer ones in the outlying country districts. The honor conferred upon him is one that any churchman might well covet, for before many years roll away the new diocese of Washington will be one of the most important in the Pro- testant Episcopal Church of America. — ¢ = —__—_ A Hint at Muni 1 Ownership. Frem the New York Times. The main thing after all is “rapid tran- sit,” the means of getting over the long distances between down town and up town in a short time. Surface roads cannot fur- nish it; elevated roads certainly do not fur- nish it: underground roads could and would furnish it, and the benefits to the city and its people would far outweigh the cost of construction. The desired result can be attained by the plan of municipal constrnic- tion, and it cannot be got from “private capital,” because capitalists do not think it would paye-them. These questions were decided long ago. Must they be unsettled at every meeting of the legislature? —Is never a modest price 928 F well dréssé ttt she Is smartly shod. You'lt have no difficulty In select- ~ ing an easy, stlisb, serviceable shoe— priced. shoe—here. the three-dollar shoes -Among this lace shoe, with needle toe— diamond patent leather tip and welt—nmide on the most, ved last—is the most satis-> ory whoe ever ‘sold at this Havenner & Davis, ae sartins St TLANTIO 28 BUILDING. $3.00 Beautiful Xmas Gifts —At Beveridge’s— —of five floors, extending from F to G street, never presented a more brilliant appearance ter Raisi Raisins 4 sack. Pickles . Baker late, per Baker's per can. N. Y. Na Hominy, 5-Ib. Buc Peaches “Leisure 5-Ib. Bue 5-lb. I te Whisky, old, gal. Whisky Fi | 2 | it MA Don't ean buy Boss Nail File Key Rings Emories . Selssors 5-lb. Boxes Tr tra Fane 5-lb. Boxes Fancy Cluster Cal, Flour, Bunker Hill Chaco- Cocoa, Beans, qt... Cottolene . Mince Meat. Mince Meat... .. 65¢. Old Crow. g 6 yrs Sherry Wine, gal. $2.50 Pure New Eng. land Rum, pr. gal. $4. OO Old Belma CLOAKS JUST RECEIVED. goods and notion store: , ours are first q Finest Sterling Silver: Glove Buttoners. 10-in.Shoe Horns.$1.50 | Jewelers, gut Pa. Ave. ‘special sale. Our Special Sale Is. an assured sue~ cess. And why shouldn't it be so. You are seldom Mered opportunities like this to guy first-class Groceries and Liquors at sych extremely low prices. Another $-@hy Sale begins here Monday mornigg.; 4 Cut Price. Regular Price. Clus- ..... $150 y i _ $1.39 Ib.. avy s-Ib. Bucket Paré per qt. .§€. Leaf Lard...... 47€- 42¢. ket wo 466. 40) 12 cans Cal. Lemon Cling : $2.40 vy syrup.) (Pxtra_ he: - Mo- ment” Cigars,... $2.00 (50 in a box.) ‘ket Best . 75C- Good :$4.00 Gal, vee dent D300 (Fr ‘meditinal use.) ete Washed Currants, Cleaned Sultana and Musextel Raisins, Goods delivered promptly to any part of the city. ee attention given to mail orders. eeves, Pre & eeves, I[ cole C 1209. F : Street. t Juckets, ripple ba melon $7. $1 oo Worth $18.50. RTIN WOLF, 515 11TH ST. N.W st ites only. BOc. + 50c.| dies 5 50e. | Sugar Sifters. #1-25/ Sue Spoons. Iee Cream La- Large 1 Files.$1.00 | Tea” Strainers. . $1.7 Mateh “Safes...91.7% | Batts and Pep- Tea Balls $1 pers Hair Brushes $1.20 ) ) ) ee ) $1.23) = 6c.2 Se) = aie. AC. $2.10) $1.70% - $3- 10} 5 $1.90) $3- _ 90c.} Ive yourself Into the belief that erling Silver articles ax cheap as you can of All Se. | Vintagrettes ... $1.00 «$1.00 -$1.00 -$1.00 427-304 than at the PRESENT TIME a nor offered such big induce- ments to buyers. Every de- RERY ee ~PQOLE ce: partment is complete — Cut asi gOS 1209 Glass, China, Porcelain, Pot- Our tery, Cutlery, Silver Ware, ‘Thir d 35 day Housefurnishings, Lamps, ‘ Lamp Shades, Bric-a-Brac— Every article is here that you could possibly want—and the prices are WONDERFULLY LOW. ©7Retter make your selections EARLY and avoid disappointment later. w. Beveridge, 1215 F and 1214 G Stes 1t_POTTFLY, PORCELAIN, RIC € I | i | a a ( S mead 28 Jewelry for Xmas-= -gift giving. t COLE 409 7th S 90 pp. Baum’s ( ( ( “A Rose Plants, all colors. Violet Bouquets. Children’s Tamo Caps. Fine Chenille Effects, very nobb; 3o-in. Black Coney Capes 30-in. Electric Seal Capes... ‘ .$10. 50 30-in. Baltic Seal Capes... .. - $28.88 Holiday Handkerchiefs. buyer of useful hotids Cc e it You’ve a ‘Troublesome Tooth ‘Mayer Bros. & Co., 937 and 939 F St. N. W. Grand Holiday Offerings. Holiday Millinery. There are no words of praise or great hurrah necessary to boom this big Millinery store. price reductions mean in this big Millinery store, filled with the new- You know what st, best and exclusive Holiday Mil- linery creations. 3lack Ostrich Plumes. 25¢. Worth 39c. Worth 20c. 1o0c. Worth 25c. per bunch. loc. Worth 25¢. Oc. French Felt Hats. 50c. Hats, Worth $2.00. 89c. Holiday Coats. The entire stock has been marked Worth $1.50. all colors. down. Those that were $ Those that were $8.08 are now $4.98 T Those that were $10.50 are now $6.48 Those that were $14.98 are now $8.98 $6.98 are now $3.50 hose that were $9.98 are now $5.48 And all other prices reduced in proportion. ‘The Kove includes all the fashionable materials, best ul latent shapes, fall or half lined. of course, is best. Holiday Plush Capes. Seal Plush Capes, frent. thibet collar and both sides Werth $13.50. > and Jetted Capes, handsomely lined $9.80. and Pinsh Cape, Handsome sweep, trimmed with rows of jet and embroidery. $12.48. Velour fall circular 1 lot of Handsome Velour and Pluah Jet Bead 30. ‘orth froin $25 to $30. $16.49. Fur Capes. -$5.98 What is more acceptable for a gift than the especially Lean get the very best ch a choice of selection We box all handkerchiefs mn pressed lenther box free of Handkerchief Wonders at......10¢. Handkerchief Wonders at... ..12$¢. Handkerchief Wonders at... .. .15¢. Handkerchief Wonders at. .....25¢. Holiday Gloves. ‘This special announcement will interest every gifts. Our & Our §| Our $1.50 6! Mayer Bros. & Cox, 937 and 939 F St. N. W. There are men who wish to wear Dvercoats different from those own- d by any other man about town. )rdinarily it is difficult to find a tai- ler who can do original work. Gar- ments tailored here differ perceptibly from any others you will see. Owen, the tailor, 423 11thSt. 7-200, —we'd like to tell you how quickly and painlessly we can relieve you of all suffer- ing. The employment of our painless method of dentistry robs the worst dental / operation of all pain and danger. You're > assured the services of expert operators here. Painless extraction, 50 cents. Evans Dental NW. : | t., Will oper Wi Orders promp’ | We'll m old, ool de7-Sd 12 West 3oth M. GUTMAN, Bruce | “y New York, ‘aa Branch Establishment at Hard’s Hotel, Commencing December 9. Importcd Gowns and moilels, ROD WUE S wry © * The remarkably low prices we're quoting on (1207 Penna. Ave. N. W. * + Jewelry, Watehes, Diamonds ; 2 Aer + are doing much to destroy the notion that | “So + © they're costly. ‘Think of Genuine Diamond and * © Solid Gold Rings for $5! Lovely Solid Silver | ( + * Chatelaine Watches for $3. Ladies’ Heavy | 5 i ** Solid Gold (4 koraty Watetes, Waltham Xmas Gifts for Use ** movement, for # OF All throughout our ——An article of furniture or a handsome ** stock similar prices prevail, See us before eptable gift. Our > * * buying elsewhere. season makes a pleasing chotce 5 For instance, our stock of ¢ ) BS rigs Includes the best qualities of FUR MYRNA, JAP. and FRENCH WIL- and REMNANT RUGS. THE Houghton co. ? __de7-200_) {\Gi ‘You Can Eat tc iuten Bread whether you suffer from Diahetes, { ve Bright's Disease, It's} \ Deeatise ode ___aetam_|) = = psotuitels ake tew Coats Noe ove cuiedel atter the | 1 zstgles. | We clean Thus | § Betis ores Gowpisyanid Coats’ tnade’ to otter) \Krafft s Bakery, AND tt sae {adles’ Tailor, 1G st. nw. All Kinds Faney Cakes ard Confections, Patais Royal, G and Eleventh streets...........e000+--A. Lisner You are cordially, invited to attend the exhibit of Crepe Paper Art Novelties of the Dennison Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia, On Monday, December 9. Mies Julia Gertrude Gray of Boston, an artiste of national reputation, has arranged the exhibition on the second floor. Her deft fingers have trans- formed the paper into vines, shrubs and a hundred and one dainty table ornaments that are a xym- phony in shape and color. Words would fail to pleture the beauty of the scene. A delightful half hour is promised you. Miss Gray will initiate you in the secret of making the various articles. Our object ir the display is to ad- vertise the Crepe Paper, which is for sale here. The beautiful objects made by Miss Gray will be distributed at nominal prices. Special decora- tons for boudotr, dinners, teas, etc., made to order at equally complimentary quotations. FOR Special price reductions in all departments for Mon- day morning from 8 to 1 o’clock. [The erratic Holiday ‘rush’ is affecting all five floors—erratic because while we are over- whelmed during the afte-noons the crowding during the morning hours is comparatively nil. ‘Thus the following crowd-distributing price re- ductions from 8 to 11 a.m. on Monday: Men’s Department. for cholce of the 50, 68 and T5e Scarfs—the AAC iatest eects in De Joinvilles, Ascots, Four-in-hands, Knots and Puffs. First floor. OC for the Men's 68¢ Japanese Silk Handker- 5 chiefs. Extra welght and extra size—the quality usually sold at 7% First floor. Everyone’s Departments. $1.8g £2 Laser and Men's $2.68 Umbrellas, cs warranted all pure silk, tight rolling on steel rods. Extra silk cover. Monogram carved on handle free of charge. First floor. for the $1 Warranted Sterling Silver Pen ZC older and Pencil, the two pleces tn satin- ilmed box. Jewelry Department, first floor. BOC ft the, Se Hand-made Japanese Rugs, DC ise 18x86. Fourth floor. $i for the $1.75 Oak Screens, filled with 39 sitkoline. Threefold, and five feet high. Fourth floor. Bc BN for the 12ig¢ Sitkoline. New styles, tac similes of figured India silks. Fourth floor, $i 24 for the $1.50 Rochester Banquet Lamps. . Solid brass in filagree effect. Central draft burner. Basement floor. $o. for the $12.50 Royal Blue and Gold OS china Dinner Sets of 112 pleces, 1896 designs. Basement floor. $4 50 for the $5.25 Satin Damask Table Sets * in box—Fringed Table Cover 2x3 yards and one dogen Doylies to match. Second floor. $2 59 for the $2.98 English Marseilles Bed = Spreads. Superfor satin finish. Suit- able box and Christmas card free. Second floor, Women’s Departments. TO Per cent discount—one-tenth off all Fur Jack- ets, Capes, Neck Pleces, Muffs, Trimmings. S12 98 for the $16.50 Black Astrachan Jack- - ets, the latest and best, equal to Persian lamb. Box and shield front. Lined throughout, velvet collar, very large pearl buttons. Third floor. Say fF the $2 All-woot Black Boucle and Chev- fot Suits with latest box coat and best satin Uning. Extri wide skirt, percaline Malng, velvet facing. Third floor. for the $18. Navy and Bi Chev- S15-75 ot act Wise Wale Cloth Suite, ‘Sine lar style as described above. Third floor. $4 for T-yurd dress pattern of The quality Black Wool Jacquard Suiting, 43 inches wide. Pa a box with Christmas card free of extra charge, Second floor. $4. 45 for S-yad waist pattern of $1 Silks i» in colors or bla Packed in box with card free of extra charge. Second floor. for Li-yard dress pattern of $1 Black 25} $13.35 sic. Warranted new anes une splits or crocks. Boxed with card without extra charge. Second floor. rp bt cot discount—one-tenth of the amount of your purckase 4p Dress Trimming and Lace Departo Second floor, 12¢ for three skeins of Brainard & Armstrong’s Embroidery Silk and Stamped Duck Doylie. That means the Doylie is free of charge. floor. for $1 Aprons and 79 Second SDC proms. Cnusu: the handling of the they were, Third floor. for the $1.25, $1.35 and $1.50 Nightgowns. 9 They are extra good values at the regular prices, Ike all Palais Royal Undergarments. Third floor, for $1.25 ly good, but some drummers," whose sar and $1.50 show Children’s Depts. (Basement floor.) 1c for the $1 Hardwood Writing Desks, 3 feet ZOE nigh. Finish with drawer and otherwise practical in every reepect. for the 59¢ Trunks, like the 47C© witn inside tray, lock, key, &e. for the Washing Outfit—beneh, T2ZC ana clothes horse. for the 2c Inrge size Guns BBC strongly and welt made. for the We Doll Carringes and $1.08 for BOC the $2.50 Carringes almost tig enough for larger ones— tub, wringer and Drums, a ive baby. Yor 35e Swings with ropes and hooks, and BBC ony we for the” tool chests containing practical tools for the We Games:—Folding Checker Board I with checkers und dice hox—the od Poie “the Lightatng ‘ravelers—Spring Chickens—Dom- Inoes. : 19¢ for the “2c Games:—Fish Pond—Seega Yacht Race —Cut-up Antmals — Christmas Goose—Tit-Tat-Toe- Pussy and Three Mice—Good OM Aunt—Hant th Football—Bai gammen Boards—Lotto—Ind! for tn 48e Games: Sine Mey Morris. atmee—Fish Pond Bo Pocp— Old Maid and Beans—Chess- Ron BOC targe size)—Lost in the Woods ase— Palmistry: ton Foothall—Brownle Scroll Puzzle—Lotto (large size)—Strategy—Bagatelle—Loxt In the Woods, All of above special prices posi- tively for Monday only and from 8 to 1f a.m. only. EF See page 7 of tomorrow's Sunday other bargains. “Post” for Palais Royal, G and Eleventa stvcets.......e+eeeeee+--A. Lisner Ask your grocer: for them always. London Cream Crackers —are round in shape—and resemble the ordinary “soda cracker” in appearance—ex- cept that each one is stamped “London Cream Cracker.” They are much superior to soda _crackers—but COST NO MORE. They are al- ways crisp—always fresh. f=2 ‘Ask your grocer for them aud you will buy them’ always. See that the name 1s strmped on each one—not genuine otherwise. ‘The New York . Biscuit Co. “*Weshington Branch, ‘ae E at. nw. deT-440e0 PROPHET EEO ECEE ESET EOEEE OHIO deecoecsceccricncooooooesocoeecetoee The same price can’t buy as good. Better—can't be bought at any price. ‘The Reversible | Mattress COSTS NO MORE than the or- dinary mattresses, made of hard, Knotty “shucks —with cotton on but ONB side. “The REVERS- IBLE” {s made of RATTAN FIBER, with COTTON FILLING on BOTH sides. That's why it wears TWICE AS LQNG—and is | more comfortable—than any other, == Comfort _Spring Bed COSTS NO MORE than any other kind, It's the only one that can be adjusted to suit both a Light and a heavy person. Only one that can be loosened and tight- ened. All “live” dealers sell them. t HALT Ceres Flour. Beware of substitutes of the brand “CERES FLOUR.” There is no flour just as good. Ceres is sold by all “live” grocers. If your grocer happens to be out of it ask him to order it for you. WM. M. GALT & ©O., Wholesalers, Ist and Ind. ave. ‘Santa Claus On Credit. The most welcome thing you can give your wife for a Christmas present is some- thing to furnish ‘the house. And these are but unanswer- qable arguments why you “should buy it here. Our REMOVAL SALE has ground prices to pow- der— Our Credit System—the old reliable “EQUITABLE” —lets you take your time to pay for it. There is every- thing here to furnish a house — FURNITURE — CARPETS — MATTINGS — DRAPERIES—STOVES .— RANGES — CROCK- ERY WARE—BEDWEAR —BRIC-A-BRAC—FANCY LAMPS, &c. Everything here is reduced -—not a little, but azood deal. Fact is, prices are lower than they ever were before—or ever can be again. And the little down and little each week or month terms of our Credit—gives everybody a chance to enjoy the benefits. + House & Herrmann, Tho Leading Housefurnishers, 4 917, 919. 921 AND 923 TTH ST. > az-Sid 636 MASS. AVE. PSS a a a aed Pete teeteetrneenaeteecerniretratonerhoatontoeceseaentensenseetet sete Ce eee EVERETT, Jeweler, 1 —Anything selected from our stock of Jewelry, Gold and Silver Goods, &c., re= served if you so desire it ——Open evenings. EVERETT’S, 1225 F St. 47-28e0 Ps ip a eal SO tO $e OF Oo o> 3We’ re Putting sLow roe o many you'll find’ thing here you could eet A “mo oe complete Hine isn't in town, All you -- need for The Stoves for o every room in the house. TF Od Stoves taken in exchange % = tor any you'll select. e fe Barker, Kitchen, Cor. 7th % &D S.W.g eT-2Reo Such gay things the Christmas “snow,” embossed tures, ‘paper dolls, ete.