Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1895, Page 6

8 THE EVENING STAR,:-\WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1895-SIXTEEN PAGES. en THE EVENING STAR, | out of power in the House of Representa- tives by a tremendous popular vote. The J WASHINGTON democrats, thus brought into power, sought . r 3 to revise the tariff. The first tendencies of WEDNESDAY....... 18, 1895. . December 18, 1895: | i. party leaders were radical in the direc- Guoaby 4. KOTES Eattor. | tion of freer trade, and although the meas- THE “EVE! ING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circulation much more than the com! culation of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no competitor. triIn order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal nee, letters to THE STAR shoald not be addressed to any Individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments, necording to tenor or purpose. The British View. British press opinions on Mr. Cleveland’s ‘Venezuelan message show the usual ten- dency to belittle the importance and sin- cerity of the President's utterances on in- ternational matters by intimatir4; that the document is inspired by partisan politics, and that it is to be regarded in the light of the apprcaching national convention. This tone has been taken by the English jour- nals so often on similar occasions that its adoption now is perfectly natural. If the President's message were really inspired by political motives rather than by a na- tional spirit the reception of hearty acqui- escence accorded to it by republicans, democrats and populists alike has robbed it of its partisan significance so far as England is concerned. What confronts Lord Salisbury now is no mere faction of Americans, but the whole people. Some of the British papers also either wilfully or unintentionally misunderstand the commission recommendation. The United States does not propose itself as an arbitratcr between Great Britain and Ven- ezuela. It reaffirms the principle that the Americas are no longer subject to coloni- zation by European monarchies, and de- clares that arbitrary extensions of bound- ary lines, increasing at the will of the en- croaching power the American domain sub- jected to the European monarchical sys- tem, are as much violations of that prin- ciple’ as any other method of aggression. In order that the republic may know what responsibilities fall upon it under this doc- trine in the Venezuelan controversy, it is necessary for the United States to know what is the American and what the Euro- Fean territory In the disputed section. If Great Britain and Venezuela should agree on this point, or, agreeing to disagree, should permit the question to be settled by arbitration, the matter could be determined satisfactorily and readily, and for that rea- son the United States suggested arbitra- tion. But Great Britain rejects this sug- gestion, saying that her title te such of the ulleged stolen property as her colonists have occupied cannot be submitted to ar- bitration since she will not permit her colonists to be subjected by any possibility to the Inconveniences of Venezuelan gov- ernment. Under these circumstances the United States for its own guidance in meeting what it conceives to be its duties and responsibilities in the matter must as- certain for itself as best it can what Is the true line in the boundary contention. In some way, whether by a Congressional or an executive commission, this information will be obtained. And when obtained it will be acted upon. The British idea of a flexible and exten- sible boundary line to its South American colony, reinforced by that other British principle that stolen property once occupied is to be treated as unquestionably: British, would, if carried to its logical extreme, re- sult in the British absorption of South América. Lord Salisbury says that Eng- land cannot consent to submit to arbitration on a question of title ‘claims based on the extravagant pretensions of Spanish officials in the last century, and involving the trans- fer of large numbers of British subjects who have for many years enjoyed the settled rule of a British colony to a natjon of differ- ent race and language whose political sys- tem is subject to frequent disturbance, and whose institutions as yet too often afford very inadequate protection to life and prop- erty.’ In other words, it makes no differ- ence who really owns the land. Since Brit- ish colonists, in the face of claims urged “in the last century" and persistently main- tained ever since, have taken possession of certain land, it is to be maintained as un- questionably their land. From the Ven- ezuelan point of view the British have taken advantage of Venezuela's inability to afford adequate protection to Venezuelan property and have stolen some of that property, and now advance in Lord Salisbury’s words the Venezuelan inability to protect its property as an argument why the stolen land should not be restored, and why the question of its ownership should not even be litigated in an international court. Trespassers are to be arbitrarily and forcibly upheld In the occu- pation of the property of other people be- cause the trespassers prefer their own gov- ernment to that of the real owners of the land. The position taken by Lord Salisbury is absolutely untenable. Public opinion in England ought to force the English govern- ment to a prompt and amicable settlement with Venezuela of the boundary question. England ought to recognize that South America is not Africa, and that she cannot fix the line arbitrarily to suit herself. The United States has neither formed nor ex- pressed an opinion as to where the true boundary line lies. But it has declared that what nobody but England denies to be Ven- ezuelan property, and what it becomes con- vinced is Venezuelan property, shall not be forcibly taken from the American and placed under the European system, if it can pre- vent by any means the aggression. —_ = —____ Brooklyn trolley cars yesterday maimed seven people and caused the death of one man, this being the 135th fatal accident since the overhead wire system was intro- duced In the clty of churches In 1892. The cars ore equipped with fenders and are sup- posed to run at a low speed, but the fend- ers are hung too high to be effective and the speed regulation {fs a dead letter. : —_- + e+ —____ It would prevent some impressions of absurdity If gentlemen of sensitive natures would make it a rule never to let a duel get into the newspapers until after it is fought. —__ += Mr. Bayard ts regarded by many as a happler speaker on Venetian than on American topics. ——— No Time Now for a General Tariff Law It is evident that the republicans in Con- gress will ignore the assertions of Presi- dent Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle to the effect that no revenue legiglation ts ed to -elleve the treasury situation. Apparently ttle faith ts placed in Mr. Carlisle's estimates which work out a surplus for the ensuing fiscal year, and the belief is general among the members of the dominant party in the House that revenue legislation of some sort is necessary if the country is not to be burdened with a de- ficit of considerable proportions at the close of the fiscal year 1807, Just what form that legislation will take is the question of the hour with the party leaders, and there are indications that there 1s a strong senti- ment in favor of a general effort at tariff revision, Viewed from a purely partisan standpoint such an action would probably be an unwise policy. It is a matter of history that recent efforts at general and radical tariff revision have resulted in the failure rty fathering the scheme at the next succeeding election. The re- publicans unsettled the existing state of things te a considerable extent by enacting the McKinley !aw in October, 1800, and a month later in the general elections for Congress the republican party was wiped ure that was finally evolved was a com- promise, the original attitude of the demo- crats and their alleged intention to again upset the trade and commerce of the coun- try frightened the people and caused a reaction and another upheaval in 1804. That much of the shifting of public senti- ment is to be traced to this effort on both sides to disarrange the foundations of com- merce cannot well be doubted. The repub- lican leaders will be wise if they adhere to a strict policy of providing the necessary revenues and by some amendatory legisla- tion of a-conservative character give the treasury the relief that it apparently needs, notwithstanding the protests of the Presi- dent and his financial secretary. There are several objects of taxation that could be easily singled out without prejudice to others. In view of the fact that no gen- eral tariff could become a law under the present state of things it would be a fool- hardy policy for those who control the House to attempt such legislation. --— ee The Grand Jury and Typhoid, Fever. The grand jury has taken up the question of the health of the District and its report, filed today In the criminal conrt, calls at- tention in a direct manner to the needs of the community in defending itself against typhoid fever and similar diseases that have their origin in general unsanitary conditions. The conclusions reached are the same as those of Dr. Kober who recent- ly made an investigation of the subject and submitted an extensive report to the health officer. There ts one point, however, men- tioned by the grand jury about which Dr. Kober did not concern himself and that culminates in a recommendation that all sources of milk supply tn the District should be subjected to a more thorough inspection to prevent infection from that cause than the present appropriation permits. Inas- much as it is known that typhoid fever frequently springs from disease germs con- tained in milk, this is an important recom- mendation and should result at once in legislation providing the means for such in- spection. ————+ +2 ___ The Anti-Saloon Convention, The national anti-saloon convention is now assembled here in the effort to reduce the drink evil of America and to bring about a better administration of the excise laws in the great citles of this country. This is a fortunate time for such an as- semblage, for Congress is now in session, and perhaps the deliberations of this body may attract wider attention than would be the case if the meeting were held in an- other city. This is a great advantage which the national capital possesses over other communities in the matter of enter- taining general conventions and the fact is being recognized more fully each year as great organizations multiply and grow and as various wide-spread Interests of the country look more and more directly to Congress for legislation to accomplish the ends for which they are striving. ——__ + «+ —__ The Spanish reports of victories over the Cubans make the achieverrents so big that they are ur wieldy. If their leaders have no more facility In generalship than they have in fiction, they havé a longer and more arduous task than was first supposed. —~ ++ ___ In spite of the fact that the umpire’s po- sition Is cne which is Hable to great em- barrassments, this country is convinced that the Venezuelan controversy cannot be properly conducted without such an official. ———__ 2-2 ____ General Harrison has some natural curl- osity to see just how much Major McKin- ley can worry Speaker Reed, and just what the latter may undertake to do in retaliation. —__+++—____ Venezuela has the satisfying conscious- ness that the United States has had enough experience to enable it to spot a gerry- marder the minute sees {1 —+ > _____ Peter Maher, who is holding the pugi- lstic championship, has an impediment in his speech. If anything will cure it, this will. ee One hundred and nineteen men worked to- day on the city post-office. —— wee SHOOTING STARS. A Minor Detail. “That was an able document of yours,” remarked one british dipiomatist to anotner, “Yes, It was a work of some care, and required no little industry."" “By the way, are we in the right or wrong “Why, really; L haven't gotten so far as that in the consideration of the question.” The Complaint. “Your majesty,” said the councilor. “What is it?” “While you were away on your shooting trip the people were murmuring over the condition of the treasury.” “You don’t say s “Yes. They say this government is get- ting more ducks than !t needs, and not enough ducats.” A Round-About Suggestion. “L wonder what that man meant,” said the coal dealer, with a puzzled expression. “I ain’t any pugiiist, and he knows it.” “What did he say to you?” “He told me I ought to go into training for the lightweight championship.” Not This Christmas. Old Santa Claus has gifts for all, As everybody knows, But none of Venezuela that Will fit Great Britain's hose. A Senson of Suspense. “But you surely owe something to your fellow man,” said the genial citizen to the person who sneers at holidays. “I know It,” was the reply. “But I won't be able to tell just how much till the bills for my wife's Christmas shopping come in.” Incompatibility. It's a pretty blg world, John Builyyou know, And there ought to be room for all. The youngsters should have a chance to grow. Though this continent's far from small. We really fear ‘That we cannot hear Of your trying to crowd in this hemisphere. We can both be the friendliest of powers lf you will keep your side while we keep ours. ‘The ortent arch of the globe you rule” In a manner mankind reveres. But we've trained ourselves in a differeat school Of government all these years. It would dangerous be, *Twixt you and me, To mix up fam’lies who can’t agree. But we'll live ’mid sunshine and song and flowers If you will keep your side while we keep ours. ——__ «= -___ Lame in Law and Grammar. From the York Sun, If Salisbury’s International law is as lame as his grammar he is in a bad fix. In the President's message we find him quoted as follows: “No statesman, however eminent, and no nation, however powerful, are com- petent to insert into the code of interna- tional law a novel principle.” There is a queer kind of addition in this. Not one thing and not one man is nothing; and “nothing” takes a singular verb. In other not one and not one Is not two, and Is something which no statesman should forget. MAS PICTURE Given Away Next}: Saturday At KENNY’S Six City Stores. The joyful Christmas Season is close at hand. We propose to com- memorate it in a substantial manner next Saturday, December 21, 1895, by presenting our customers and all art critics with a large Richly-Colored Art Litho= graph, Entitled “FRIENDS,” An_ original work—designed . and painted especially for C. D. Kenny by Edward Payne, in which he most ably portrays a pretty, rouguish-look- ing child of about 6 years with her arms lovingly thrown around the neck of a large, pure white bulldog. The «og presents a just-been-fed look, and, sitting on his haunches, you can almost hear him-say (show- ing appreciation for his dinner), “Now, just let any one dare touch my little charge.” Thus are they great “Friends.” C.D. Kenny, Importer—Jobber—Retailer Teas—Coffees—Sugars. SIXCITY STORES: 8.E. cor. 7th and I sts. n.w. 420° 7th st. #.w. e cor. i tor. Tah an Q ats. mw. NE. cor. 32d st. and Dumbarton ave. di8-4t Breakfast Jackets and Bath Robes. WE CARRY THE LARGEST AND BEST LINE | REST IN COLORS, BEST IN QU TRIMMINGS, FINISH AND FIT. JACKETS AND ROBES FIT OTHERS Do. ARE LOWEST—FULLY TWO D& | MORE VALUE IN EVERY GARMENT ELSEWHERE, Breakfast Jackets. A superb Ine, from $4.50 to $12.00. Bath Robes. ° ‘The bandsomest msde, from $4.50 to $10.00. Silk Suspenders. CROCHET SILK St ENDERS. FINE REC K SILK WE rs are beautifully boxed and are not skimped to sell fur 25c. less in Our Susp. cut full length price. Silk Umbrellas. Sterlir ver-mounted handles, In all the newest design: $4.00, $4.50 ard $5.00. SILK MU S AND GLOVES AT BOTTOM NECKWEAR IN THE HANDSOMEST VARIETY, JUR LINE OF 50 SWEAR IS BY 1E FINEST IN TOW LOOK IT OVER. W. S. TEEL, MERCHANT TAILOR, * MEN'S FURNISHER, 935 Pa. Ave. N.W. rar = ieee 1 ‘Cost Prices. LUNCH SALMON re- duced from 15¢. can to. .5¢. Qt. QUEEN OLIVES. .7oc. Reduced from 90c. quart. Extra Fine CATSUP, bot..7c. Old Cal. BRANDY, pt. .50c. JAMAICA RUM, pt. ee CALIFORNIA WIN FRUIT ies 1205 G ST. AIS-cot 2 Shr OPT TT ST CTT ICIS CTI CT TTS TET iNeedn’t D Make oe 9s 7d Lae) & = Q +) a @ secceek at home. You can get one here—ai rich and delicfous as any you ever ate—elther 2 or 5 pounds—for 25c. pound. Real home-made Cakes—made of the finest fruits—better than any other you can buy. We had but 50 —and they're almost gone, OF Home-made Crallers—22c peecesesee eer ernee ee eerene SPSS SOD doz. i. Magruderé. 3TWO STORES, 12.5.7, ay) 3 3 de18-3000 SPLSOESODIOLDS SoNSeL OSes eevee es Could nore *— more pleasing — omieal—than A PAUL OF | SEL : legant Shoe for men—for ) z patent leather—very stylish g Robt. Cohen & Son, 630 Pa. Ave r noe 1020 Nt. aw dobbs nter's si it. 2.W. | or need and fellable men epeiee JOUN,T. WALKS! Builder. Residence, 2021 N. | rorpene T 5. Kann, Sons & 0; STH&MARKET SPACE WE CAPES ‘TO BE USED AS A M. AGNEL fhe cHowDS INTO CUI WEALD DI abe. WITHOU BETION. | TH Electric Seal, Capes, sweep, finished in a manner which only first-class furriers allow their goods to be placed on sale, and lined with extra heavy London dyed satin, In a regular way this wrap is worth $30.00. We are going in all sizes. to sell them at $14.98. No. 20 XXX is the finest quality of Electric Seal, full 30-inch length, 100-inch sweep, large storm collar, lined and finished equal to the very In the regular cape would bring $40.00. best seal garment. way th We are going to sell them at $19.98. Both kinds are displayed in our 8th street windows. OUR SALES On Holiday Hankerchiefs have been four times the quantity up to now that we did the entire Christmas Holiday last enormous. We have sold season. Our stock is four times as large. Our variety four time greater. OUR LINE oe 4, 1k CHIEFS: Moles VERY LAL MES Ww AUI-SILK | 1N Ay INCH HEM. You Ize. ALL: ii LINEN iH ALPS A 2 12%C. LLOPED. SILK. HANDKI (ITCHED INITIAL A LINE OF WE HAVE UES FFLERS A’ HAVE MUFFLEIS AT. WE HAVE A. MUFFLERS AT. ry LINE OF IN BLACK, WHITE AND COLORS. Another Practical Xmas Gift. Ladies’ Storm Coats, ie A TION, 3b TO a0 LENGTH. W it Price, g8c. AMERS, WITH COMBINATION caBD AND HOOD, tee MAKERS. Gift Price, $1:39. bl peapres, a YT fH, GRAY OR on Nuts 1) atone ail oo frosh—others are old- Raisins, carried over from’ the NAVY xD BLACK IN RN STYLE HEN. 5 4 = previous season. RIETTA FINISH ®PORM COATS. WORTH $3.55. Fruit Cake, || (62 0urs are not onte Giit PYice, $2.50. 5, ate Hisest OU. te MADE. 6 Plum Pudding, try. tkemember “that, B VERY ISHED LIK = ‘And don't. for- BN ALL WOOL. aes $ 5 Candy, &c. Gift Price, 5-98. Geo. E. Kennedy & Sons, — OUR. TOY DEPARTMENT On the 3d floor. The cheapest Santa Claus (wares to be found any- where in the city. _ OPEN EVERY NIGHT. UGHT ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-SEVEN HAY RKED | 10 oe — 30-inch knee full 1oo-inch “HANDKER- A p INITIAL, WORTH MERS, WITH R. HARRIS & CO, Jewelers, 7th and D'sts, Open Evenings. There is a BIG CRAZE for Opals & Opal Rings. Opals are the ‘fashion’ this win- ter, und we are carrying a large and ————— beantiful selection of loose Opals, Opal Jewelry, Opal Rings and ————— Cluster Diamond Rings with “Opal” centers, $15 to $150. R.Harris &Co., Jewelers, 7th and D Sts. It Do You Ladies Know That youll f find here the prettiest line of soc. Holiday Neckwear you ever looked at? There’s lots of patterns among them that mever sold before for less than 75c. and $1, but a lucky pur- chase enables us to turn ’em over to you for 50c. Each one packed |$ in an individual fancy holiday box, ready for the giv- ing. Gloves, Mufflers, Canes, Umbrellas, Silk Suspenders and lots of other useful things that the men folks ’ll appreciate and don’t cost much, too. The variety’s so big here that you’ll find gift choosing easy and satisfac- tory. | Eisai Bres., Cor. 7th and E Sts. N.W. NO BRANCH STURE IN WASHINGTON. SPREE ELLIS IRS ERSTE OS EROS OS The Birthstone for December is THE TURQUOISE. The Moore & Leding W-A-T-C-H. desirous of securing a HIGH-GRADE WATCH for a Christmas gift at a MEDIUM PRICE —should not fail ‘to examine this SUPERIOR MOVEM T—made spe- cially for us. We bave them in ALL STYLE CASES—both gold and silver—and every one accurately tested before placed in stock. OF Before making your purchase 4} ——— examiné our maguittcent dtsplay— <> ay thereby SAVE MONEY! Moore & Ledin 3 WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELERS, 1109 Penn. Ave. N.W. sees + vdes eerie oars Open Evenings until 9. 3 PELODOS: Lowest prices | (i , 1116 CONN. AVE. Have a Good Warm House Por the Coming Holidays. or Furnace 1 i not doin larly priced—for you to choose from, Robt. M. Harrover, 438 gth St. delS-14d Patais Hoyas G@ and Fleventh strvets. 100,000 Xmas Presents. “The busiest place in town:’— Such expressions are repeated fre- quently, daily, hourly. So busy here that we and you are almost praying for a day of rain or snow—to lessen the crowding. (For your comfort and ours, please call during least busy hours—8 to 11 a.m, and 6 to 9 p.m, (7 And bear in mind that the day of rain or snow will be the ideal shopping day bere—with lessened crowding and fifty stores in one. CF Invigorating lurch for 10¢ on basement floor— cup of hot chocolate, with whipped cream and She Wants A Dress. We need only inform the men that no woman has too many dresses. The ladies only want to know that we offer choice of our entire stock of latest and best Dress Fabrics, and are not merely boxing a few slow- selling goods. CFSuficient materisl for complete dress or skirt or waist, artistically arra Christmas card, making boxed gloves oF handt “ya gies nnd colors, plaids, satia. bro Black Bren Antique, 'S Sele, Satin Rhadau P sand Baya Black Silks. Silk Skirt Patterns. $6.80, $7.50, $8.90, $10, yards of ‘the ‘Black Silks, nd $15 for 10 as quoted above. Wool Dress Patterns. ive 50, $2.50, $3.50, $: an Suk and Wool Su Houcken Doarette Suiiinen Camete eine Storm Serges, Broadcloths, Henriettas, French and Scotch Plaids, in all wool and silk and’ wool. Black Dress Patterns . $4.75, $5.25, $0.25, $7, $8. at $17.50 and $21 inclu Crepons heretofore sold at 'B. Wool Waist Patterns. 5c, We, $1.17, $1.50 and $2.25 for 3 yards Fancy Plaids and. other correct effects and colors, for weilsts, in wool and silk and wool. More Dress Patterns. 50c, 59¢ and ve for full dress pattern of Ging- hams and Calico Only 98c, $1.10 and $1.25 for Drisses of best percales, satines and fleece-lined fabrics. Made into neat’ package, tied with silk ribbons, with Christmas card. Other Xmas Presents. Forgivably artful presents—if se- lected by husband for wife or by wife for husband—because equally needed and used by both. Christ-like Xmas presents—if selected for those with the need but without the means. Blankets at 75c. And they are part silk—made of refuse silk mixed with cotton. The silk is on the surface, and being dyed in gorgeous colorings, expensi looking RI and as portieres. 98c for $1.25 Blankets. A palr of these Extra ght. 11-4 Size White Woolfillca Blankets nce worth two pairs of the ordinary $1 kind. c for $1 Blankets. Competition of the above, the ordinary m poor value. We reduce their With th $4 for $: 11-4 Size Califo pounds. Isn C7 $6.50 for the usual $15 Calttormin Bi 8c for $I. 25 s preads. ‘The eatra weight and extra in Marseilles patterps—the sta for orly Se. ‘omfortables, if they covered with best satin, Guara shed, money _promptly refunde : $12 for $15 Comforts. The best Silk-covered Eiderdown Comfortables that are sold from $12 to $18. Varlous prices are queted for Jenteal gos. depends where you buy. 15 is the price usually ask Baby’s Crib Comforts. Satine covernd. Size 3x4 feet. Reduced from $2.39 to $1.80 because so few are asking for Crib Comforts. ‘They are worth $2.39. $2 for $2. 50 Table Sets. Fringed Damasl. Table Cover, 2 yards long, a one dozen Doylies to match. in box with icine mas Card. $4.50 for $5. 50 Table Sets. Superior Irish Linen Damask Table Cover, 2% yards loog, and one dozen Doylies. In box with cai $7.50 for $9 Table Sets. Hemstitched Satin Damask Table Covers with dozen Napkins, Ch f six most beautiful 1895- 96 designs. Box and Xmas Card free of charge, A Store Guide. It may give Christmas Present}. hints while telling you that the great influx of Holiday Goods has caused considerable change in the store ar- rangement. On Basement Floor. Confectionery, Toys, Games, Art Lamps and Clocks, Silver- plated Ware, Bric-a-brac, Cut Gla: and Fine China Wares, Housefurnishing Goods. Or First Floor. ‘, Books, Christmas Cards and Calen- rs, Card Engraving, Umbrellas, Mack- Inteshes, her Goods, Jewelry, Perfumery, Tollet Articles, Handket and Underwear, Gloves, Ribbons, 's Furnishings. On Second Flor. Dolls’ Furnishings, Dress Goods and Silks, ices, Feather Boas, Em- Art Needlework, Me Dolls, Linings, Trimmings and broider Li Neckwear, Table Linen and Bedwear. On Third Floor. Holiday Aprons, Pillow ams, Furs, Fur Trig mings, Wraps, Suits, Dress Skirts, Walsts, C Underwear, Warm Skirts, Infants’ and Chiidre goods. On Fourth Floor. Curtains, Table Covers, Furniture, Draperies, ranks. Free of Charge. Tnitlals carves or stamped on leather goods, umbt ete, Sultably boxed and delivered whe e you say. Palais Royal, G and Eleventh str 71 seesveceses A. Lisner s result—often used as couch covers | 4 H. & D. Shore 9 ) ve put on our best Shoes leave a balance in every pur- chaser’s pocket that can be most advantageously used just at this season. —Here’s a chance for every lady to buy her ideal shoe at practically her own pric —Regular_ 6 ns, Leather Shoes. —For ou: Regular §5 Shoes. All styles. —Regular $4 Shoes. Lots of etyles....... —For regular $3 But- ton and Lace Boots. —500 pairs of Shoes; $4.38 $2.85; 3-45 $2.55 goon te” SLOS —Misses’ and Children’s Shoes reduced in proportion. HAVENNER & DAVIS, (incorporated) 0928 F St., amaze, PODMODIDIMMODOOIOE 3 Floors of Wonderful Bargains. * We're making a new record for ourselves—with this great DISSOLU- * TION SALE. Never before have we * been able to offer such tempting val- * ues—as now. We bought for such phenomenally low prices—that we * want to share our good fortune with * you. But you must hurry. We've * been crovded for days—and the * greatest values are going fast. MEN’S PANTS. - $1.50 We've about 700 pairs of the latest, neatest patterns. They're worth $5— and we ought not to “cut” prices so much—but you get the benefit. MEN’S SUITS. . .$3.50 to $10 Our $3.50 Suits will be big sur- —— prises to you. They're wonderful Values for the money. At 85 we've OXFORD and SILK MIXTURES, At $6 we've BLACK CHEVIOT Suits—elegantly made and finished. ore WORSTED SUITS for $8.75 —— te $10. OVERCOATS ......... -$7.50 $18 and $20 would be what they're worth. Blue and Black Kerseys. All wool. Worsted body iining—with satin in sleeves. BOYS’ SUITS AND OVERCOATS. Long Pants Suits from $4 to $7.50. —— Short Pants Suits from $1 to $4.0. —— Boys’ Storm Coats—$1.50. Boys’ Reefers—handsomest in town—$2 to ae E. Adler’s 4 $ ‘TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE z STRICTLY ONE PRICE Pg 1927- 9 7th St. COR. MASS. AVE ‘i oO ppt at Saturdays till 11. det8-100d aaa a RER ARE REESE RRR ose > $e +e <e 2 2¢ ee 9 Beautiful Xmas Gifts > —at Beveridge’s— ‘Carving S=e-t-s —is the subject of our re- marks today. And if we were to tell you of ALL the beautiful patterns we are showing it would require much space and many de- scriptive adjectives. Suf- fice it to say, we are show- ing an unusually attractive line—both in designs and prices—in handsome silk and plush lined cases. Here are a few samples: B-plece CARVING SETS, ster- a 3-piece CARVT: SETS, stag = oo ~and from that up to $9. $ r rf HR RHR RH HEH HHH KHER HHH HH HEH 4 3 plece CARVING SE SETS, stag handles, mounted. Wena have aoe 0 seen anything to equal them 5 at the price... . nt Stag CARVERS AND RES, every inde guar- was. pai $1-5 D7 We have cheaper, but take it for granted—you don’t want them for XMAS GIETS. i Beveridge, i215 F and 1214 G St. 4 POTTERY, PORCELAIN, GLASS, ETC. 1t te fe CS Se OO Oe An Xmas Gift for. Lovers of Reading ‘That'll be appreciated every day of the next a tmonthe tea. pald-up. subscription - for ‘ar’s membership in OVR CHSCULATIN LIBRARY. $5 a year—§3 for six. moni Renders entitled toa book a day, delivered their home. Imperial Circulating Library, HG11 11th St. atise wuittington, Librarian, d18-160 Sensible Gifts For Xmas at Claflin’s. Lorgnettes, Chatelaine Cases, Opera Glasses, Eyeglasses and Spec- tacles in every sty’ le of frame—Opera Glass Holders. No better stock or lower prices anywhere. Chaflin Optical Co., go7 F St. ais-14d