Evening Star Newspaper, January 17, 1896, Page 4

4 ‘THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1896-FOURTEEN PAGES THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. | FRIDAY. ... January 17, 1896. cRosbY s. THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circulation much: more than the combined cir- eulation of e other Washington dailies. As a News da Advertising Medium it has no competitor. NOYES. e+ee-. Editor. t7Im order to avoid delnys, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ia, necording to tenor or purpose. Conclusive Statistics. The acknowledges that five cents is too much to charge for a pound loaf of bread at the present price of wheat will outweigh the disclaimers of others who tell a tale of certain poverty that would follow a reduc- testimony of one local baker who tion of the price to four cents. The pro- testing bakers contend that they would re- quire aid in bearing the threatened burden. ‘They would have to reduce the wages of their journeymen and then labor troubles would ensue. But what is to be said in arswer to the baker who gives figures to prove that the retail and wholesale price of bread should depend upon the market price of wheat and flour and could be profitably reduced without lowering the wages of any employe? He says that a barrel of flour will make 260 loaves of bread. At three and a half cents—the price he declares to be just for wholesalers—this would give a gross income of $9.10 per barrel. Flour is now $3.90, and the labor, ingredients and general running expenses he estimates to be $3.00 and acknowledges this to be liberal. Thus the total cost of the 260 loaves is 36.90, leaving a net profit of $2.20. On the basis of the total expenditure this is nearly 32 per cent, and leaves half a cent profit, or over 14 per cent, for the retailer who sells the loaf for four cents. Inasmuch as the retailer runs no risk in handling bread, having the privilege of returning unsold loaves, this appears to be a reasonable re- turn on the investment. At a retail price of five cents a loaf, according to this baker’s statistics, the wholesaler, selling to the retailer at 4 cents, makes a profit of $3.50 per barrelon an expenditure of $6.00, or a fraction over 50 per cent. The retailer makes a cent a loaf, or 25 per cent on his expenditure. There are few enterprises that give a return of fifty per cent on an investment. The price of labor is quoted by the advocates of the higher bread rate to excuse themselves for adherence to the plan of making 50 rather than 32 per cent profit. They ignore the fact that cheap labor is dear, that the workman who fs paid half a dollar a day more than an- other is as a rule capable of doing at least half a dollar’s worth of work more than the other. It has been proved that it pays to employ the higher priced men, and the records of the bakeries will doubtless serve as evidence of the fact. ——__ ++ ____ The Latest Hawaiian “Conspira The Star's latest ietter from its coi spondent at Honolulu, published in today’s issue, throws a good deal of light on the character of the “unrest” that some people here and in England would have us believe _ exists today in Hawaii against the estab- lished government. Two men were recently tried for conspiracy to overthrow the re- public, and the evidence showed beyond question that they posed as representa- tives of a syndicate of “sporting men” in the states who were eager to help the ex- queen to recover the throne in the anticlpa- tion that she would reward them by grant- ing them urlimited gambling privileges, and permit them to establish a lottery. It is well to rememter that one of the chief causes of the overthrow of Liliuokalani was her desire to subsidize the great lot- tery company that had been driven out of this country by the stringent laws, and that since her removal from power 2% dence has been @isclosed of a strong ten- dency on her part to utilize this powerful agency to secure her re-establishment. The latest effort has teen a miserable failure. ‘The men who made the advances found no encouragement whatever from eve" who once were the most radical supporters of the queen, and their testimony was given for the government. It is unlikely that the adventurers would concoct such a story without some foundation, and it ts probable that there is a strong de- sire on the part of the lottery men ande tain other gamblers in this country to ob- tain a foothold on such a promising spot as one of the Hawaiian Islands. In view of the final uncovering of the latest “plot” in all its absurd details it eppears that it is high time for those who profess to believe that the Dole government is tottering be- cause of domestic discortent to shut up shop and seek elsewhere for sensations. —_—___ + e+ —___—_ Minors and Pool Roo: The purpose of the bill introduced in the House yesterday by Chairman Babcock, providing that billiard and pool tables shall ubject to a tax, commends itself for general approval. The main object of such legislation is to place billiard and pool rooms, which are frequently connected with saloons and used in connection with the liquor business, in a measure under the control of the municipal authorities, h is often very desirable. One feature of the bill is that which provides that no one under twenty-one years of age shall be permitted to play on such a table In a public place. There have been recent de- velopments in the District going to show that the present state of the law which permits minors to patronize these institu- tions has produced many deplorable re- but in the absence of legislation has been no means of preventing boys from coming in contact with the un- wholesome atmosphere that usually per- vades public billiard halls and pool rooms. Too often these places are so arranged that boys are led into the drinking and gambling habits. A carefully drawn law of the character proposed would, if well enforced, prove a benefit to local morals and would doubtless save many lads. —___ + ++ ___—_ The race for the conventions is over and it is a time for congratulations to the win- ner as well as condolence for the defeated. Washington can extend both without prejudice or sentiments of envy. What- ever happens, this city gets the inaugura- tion crowd. —_ +2 The Sultan may be very sick. But he @ces not behave like 2 man who has any immediate forebodings as to the hereafter. —— ee The Position of “Poet Laureate.” There is a deplorable disposition among poets, rhymsters and in fact most persons ‘who either compose, write or scribble, to “mix in” with opinions in conne m with the selection of Mr. Austin to be poet-laure- ate, It is generally admitted that le has @ good knowledge of metrical form, and that he writes passable verse, but it is de @lared in accents of horror that it is pre- josterous to nominate so ordinary a bard or 80 exalted a station. This sentiment 4g @ bit of flunkeyism which ass the employment of a poet in strictly professional capacity carries with it the in- disputable seal of greatness. As a matter of fact, a very commonplace’ ver Seed, as is done in the case Bulogies, poems already doubted popular accepiabilit judiciously remodeled to Secasion without any ques might be © 2 mulediate cerity of purpose, and without serious detriment to the elegance of expression. And ft is not safe to accept as final the estimate of Mr. Austin’s abilities by his contemporaries in an age of great com- mercial competition. Many poets have se- cured the indorsement of posterity ofter failing to gain as much recognition in their own generation as did the troubedour who strolled by with vulgar comic ditties. In our own country men are now edmired who were snetred at by their contemporaries. Edgar Allen Poe made a critical estirnate of a number of American ilterati which was, to say the least, contemptuous, and he, in turn, was stigmatized as “the jingle man.” But in the perspective of time all these men loom up as considerable figures. It would be hard, indeed, if the salary which attaches to the position of poet-laur- eate--not to mention the cask of canary— should have to wait on the recognition of a truly great genius by his fellow crafts- men. When accountants and electioneers are so commoniy rewarded for their serv- ies at the public expense, it should not be a matter for bewailment among the minstrels of our period to see one of their number get a chance at a sinecure. — + ___ Argue the Case at Once. What has become of the injunction suit against the order of the Commissioners re- quiring all steam trains entering the city to come to a full stop before crossing rapid- transit street car tracks? Is it to be al- lowed to perish in court, or fs it to be brought up and argued’ and’ séttled? The recent fatal accident at the.corner of Ninth street and Maryland avenue brings the whole subject of grade-crossings sharply to the front once again, and it may result in the starting of the wheels of legislation in the movement for a reform. But it is a shame that such a stimulus is necessary to produce action. It was hoped when the Commissioners tssued’ their order nearly three months ago that the natural agita- tion it would cause in and out of court would focus official attentton on the evil that has menaced the citizens of the cap- ital so many years. As was to be ex- pected the steam railroads, after waiting until just before the order was to go into effect, assailed its legality by injunction proceedings. A day was set for a hearing, but the matter has been postponed in- definitely. It may be a question whether, in the strictness ofthe law, the Commis- sioners can enforce such an order, but if this be so it should be known without de- lay in order that Congressional-action, the final resource, may be quickened. The mat- ter is of too grave importance to be made a shuttle-cock to be knocked back and forth between attorneys’ engagements and to fall unnoticed at last in some dark corner of the court calendar, there to be forgotten. ——_++=>__ Six Delegates From the District. The political dignity.-of the District of Columbia was materially increased by the action of the democratic national commit- tee yesterday in deciding to,give the local democrats six delegates to the convention at Chicago in July’ imstead of two. Of ceurse this is not definitely settled by the adoption of resolutions by the committee, smce the convention ts judge-of its own membership and will have to pass finally upon the credentials of the six Washing- tor.ans who will present themseives for admission. But It is usually the case that the recommendations cf the committee are recognized by the convention, and it is probable that in the balloting for the next democratic presidential candidates the Dis- trict will cast six votes, a number more commensurate with its size and importance than the two hitherto allowed to the na- tional capital. For this elevation in rank the city is indebted to Committeeman Nor- ris, who saw a chance to strike a blow for the District and struck it with good effect. —_—+s—____ New York merchants are disposed to de- rive comfort from the statement that their city was beaten as a convention candidate by the combination of the west and south against her. It is hardly a novel observa- tion, however, as Chicago has always re- garded these sections, the west particu- larly, as contributing to her metropolitan dignity and prosperity. —___++—_____ Baltimore has again been discussing the desirability of establishing a whipping post for wife beaters. If there were any way of equalling the repulsiveness of the crime it- self it would be by this barbaric method of punishment. ———_ ++ With the usual celebration of Independ- ence Day followed three days later by the democratic national convention, Chicago is looking forward to a pyrotechnic season of unusual proportions. > o--— —_—__ Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan {s probably not deeply concerned as to whether the bonds are taken all in a bunch or in parcels to suit the individual tastes of former mem- bers of the syndicate. —___+ = —__—_ Even the few unfavorable critics of the president's Venezuelan message cannot Gery that it has worked very well so far. —+ oe —-—— There is no wild struggle among New York newspapers to claim credit for the selection cf the convention city. —___ + +2 —__—_ It looks as if Bismarck had before him one of the biggest contracis for advising of his whole career. a Chicago does not propose to be bereft of twe conventions in the same year. There were seventy men laboring today on the post-office building. ——__+e—___—_— SHOOTING STARS, s A Suggestion. Why do you hasten thus to pull Your fighting garments on? Why not be jolly, Johnny Bull, Instead of Bully John? Skeptical. “Do you believe in second sight?” in- quired Teepee Tom.” “Not fur this part o’ the country,” re- plied Derringer Dan. ‘Yer wanter shoot the fust time ye squints over the barrel er yer li’ble notter git a chance ter squeeze the trigger at all.” “Some o’ dese hyar free "Merican voters,” said Uncle Eben, “will foller de minister on Sunday, but dey puts in de res’ er de week traipsin ‘roun in de wake er de man dat w’ahs er silk hat an’ keeps er box er bad see-gars.” A Foreboding. The sultan sighed, “It seems to me My plumage may be cut, And nations ne er again may sce This Turkey on a strut.” His Curiosity. “J have no objection,” said Mabel’s father, “to your being an advanced woman, None whatever. In fact, I am rather interested in seeing the result. “How do yo mean? “I want to see whether the advanced wo- man is going to have sense enough to ap- preciate the young man who improves his mind and saves his money, or whether she'll just go ahead as usual and fall in love with the one who has curly hair and plays the guitar.” An Old Love Affair. Though Cuba, beauteous brunette, The Spaniard bold may claim, With vows that he will never let Her bear another's name, Some subtle tokens still we see ‘Across the southern brine, That Uncle Samuel will be Her only valentine. | Bon Marche, : 314 & 316 7th St. & 316 7th St. SATURDAY’S SPECIALS. Not content with selling every- thing a little lower than the others we are continually offering certain specials each day at extraordinary price concessions. There is but lit- tle wonder that we are busy for Jan- uary, when you consider the special January sales of Muslin Underwear, Millinery,Coats and the before-stock- taking reductions that now prevail S. KANN, SONS & 6O., STH ST. AND MARKET SPACE OUR CREAT Semi-Annual Clearing Sale. : SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY. LADIES’ 4-BUTTON BLACK KID GLOVES. ALL SIZES. FITTED TO sot HAND. REGULAR $1.25 QUALITY. Clearing Sale Price, 79C. THR LAST OF/THOSE FINE SILK GLORIA UNION TWILL D 8 : “, 5 AN TAFFETA GLORIA UM- oa ral the broken lines and “odds BRELLAS, ALL Size 29, FANCY, NATURAL AND x % TED and ends” throughout | the | stare. | Wali Noe Tyat'bovliue He Pinte g is 5 Soe Oe Seas Clearing le Price, 98c. never permit it to remain. long DIRS. AND. HESSEN FAST BLACK HOSE. enough to become so! PLAIN SAND TERBY TUBRED, FULL SEAMLESS, $5, $6, $7.50, $8 and $10 Coats, $3.83. ‘You will find them spread out on a big table to help your picking. Only one danger. We may or may not have your size in the style yoa most admire. Well worth finding ont $12, $13.50, $14 and $15 Coats, $9.81. ‘These sre some of the most popular styles of the season, and on this table you wil! find a wide range from which to select. $16.50, $17.50, $20 & $22.50 Coats, $11.13. Most of these are In the popular “Franklin” style Box Coat, which can he worn buttoned up or not, as yon wish. ‘The cloths are “roughest of the rough" are the “ most stylish of Children’s Gretchen CLOAKS, $2.98. Small lot of Plain and Faney Gretch- ens, plain and braid trimmed. Sizes 8 to 12 years. Were $5, : $2.98 $6, $7.50 and $8. Choice Saturday .. Small lot of Children’s Stylish Cheviot Gretchens, In the plain red, navy and seal, plain aad fur trimmed. Sizes 8 to 12 years, and were $8 to $12. Guoice Sat- - $4. 98 urday . Silk Waists, SI, .68. Now for a rush. The aes of f lot of Japanese Silk Waists, in light dell- cate evening stripes, checks, &c. Just the thing for present house wear and for this summer. Were §3, $3.50 and $5. Choice, $1.68. Women’s [uslin 25c. Drawers, IS8c. ‘These are of fine muslin, cambric ruf- fle, with 3 tucks above and yoke band. Regular 25c. 18¢c Drawers. Saturday only.... 2: $1 Dressing Sacques. 69c. ‘These are of elderdown and may be gone by noon tomorrow, so hurry! Tlen’s Underwear DROPPED. ‘Threc Imes of Men's Superiine Winter Underwear to go at cut prices tomorrow: Men's Scarlet Medicated Lamb's Wool Shirts and Drawers. Regu- 79C. EST Ge EEEDY only 2 Extra Fine Australian Lamb's Wool Shirts and Drawers, in tan and light blue, Were $ $1.75. Saturday only... ote) The famous “Glastenbury’s” Health Underwear of the finest natural gray Anstralian wool Shirts = and Drawers. — Were $1 Ig $1.75. Saturday onty 2 We alone control the “Patent Thumb” Gloves for Washington. ‘The newest, best fitting, most durable and stylish Gloves made. We carry the complete line of qualities from $1 to $2 per palr, all of which are fitted and warranted at our risk. To more widely introduce it we will dtrer tomorrow only our famous ‘‘Mau- rice’ ‘Patenc Thumb” Gloves, which sell for $ Evening Gloves Reduced 12-but. $2 White Suede Gloves— $1.69. —$1.87. BON — MARCHE, 314 & 316 7th St. Cc. A. Muddiman, 614 12th St. We have a full supply of all Gas Goods, Oil Goods, Chandeliers, Oil Stoves, Lamps, &c. Oil Heaters, $2.50, $2.85, $4.00, $5.00 and $7.00. You can effectually heat any size room at mini- mum expense. Gas Drums To slip over any gas jet for small rooms-—- furnish light and heat at same time—two, styles—elther Combination No. 1 can be used either as a heater or cook stove—only. Styles No. 2, 3 and 4 are most $1.2: jent heaters and “neertal~ $2.00, $2.50 & $2.8 Gas Radiators, $4.75, $6.00, $7.50. Cc. A. Muddiman, 614 12th St. bet. F and G. Agent for Worcester Steam Heater, Backus Hot Water Heater. Welsbach Gas Light, $2.50. Portable Gas Lights, $2.40. 18 “Patent Thumb” Gloves 16-but. $2.25 White Suede Gloves $1.50 GasHeating Stoves * Clearing Sale Price, tic. LADIES’ F FELL SHORT-BACK SAITR3, ae ONLY, 3 ROWS OF SILK WIRE Clearing Sale Price, 39c. 500. ALL-SILK Dame RIBBONS, FOR COL- LARETT Clearing Sale Price, 29&35¢. T5c. IMPORTED SILK PERSIAN RIBBON, ELE- GANT DESIGNS- QUALITY. Clearing Saie Price, 50c. $1.98 LADIES’ BLACK SILK BEAVNR WALK: “KNOX” ‘LOP™ ING HATS—THE AND WUN STYLES. Clearing Sale Price, 75¢. 50c. %-LENGTH BLACK OSTRICH PLUMES. Clearing Sale Price, 22c. GSTRICH ‘TIPS, WITH BIRD AND AJORETTE COMBINATIONS, Clearing Sale Price, 29c. 49¢. CHILDREN’S CAPS, PLAIN COLORS AND PLAIDS—ETON—FE“Z—GOLF—TAN—ASTRARHAN, Clearing Sale Price, 1214. CLOAK &§ & SUIT, DEPT. REDUCED FROM $10.00 TO Clearing Sale Price, $4.98. AT $5.98-221 Rar LENGTH PLUSH CAPE WITH ? OF 120 INCE COLLAR AND FRONT EDGED W ITH STRIBER OF aeSat FUR. REDUCED FROM Clearing ‘Sale Price, $5.98. AT $7.18-27 INCH, TH SEAL PLUSH CAPE EWERE. OF 110. INCHES; COL: DAK AND FRONT. EDGED WITH waz, . TEN OR THIBET FUR; TWILL 8. LINING. REDUCED PROM $15.00 TO Clearing Sale Price, $7.48. AT Cen AND aT poe EXUHA T EAnGE Ms MANDOLIN SREEEVES Clearing Sale Price, $3. 98. T $5.98— ALL: OF, OUR HIGH-GRADE ASTR cages aN AND BOUCLE CLOTH Tack, uy Last WEE AT AT SOLD Foe 00 TO'$12.98., Clearing Sale Price, $5. 08. CLOTH GAPES. 5.98 Ke SI CLOTH DOUBLE AT $e OTL CAPES BRAIDED ALL. ‘AROUND SUITABLE FOR ELDERLY LADY. DUCED FROM $10.00 TO ie Clearing Sale Price, $5.98. en until g p.m. tomorrow night. Men’ en’s Elastic ribbed Under= wear. Shirt & Drawers to match, 50c. Clearing Sale Price, 35c. Men’s Merino Shirt. 39c. Quality. Clearing Sale Price, 25¢. Men’s [Merino Underwear. Shirt & Drawers to match. 50c. quality. Clearing Sale Price, 33c: Men’s Fine White Lamb’s 2 Wool awers to match. $i Quality. Cfearing Sale Price, 59c. Men’s Scarlet Wool Under- wear. Shirt & Drawers to match. Worth Si. Clearing Sale Price, 69¢. Men’s Glastenbury Under= wear. Double-breasted. Natural Wool Shirts. $1.59 Quality. Clearing Sale Price, $1.19 Open until 9 ) p.m. tomorrow night. GLEARINGSALEPRIGES SOTIONS THAT PLAY A LEADING EVERY FIRST-CLASS DEPARTMENT Shirt =. Stuite. Velveteen Skirt Binding, 1} inches wide, 4 yards, 7¢. Velveteen Skirt Binding, 2 inches wide, 4 yards, 12c. Velveteen Skirt Binding, 2 inches wide, 5 yards, 15¢. S. H. & M. Skirt Binding, 2 inches wide, 4 yards, Igc. Safety. Pins, per dozen, all sizes, 3c. Nickel-plated Safety Pins, per dozen, 4c. Duplex Safety Pins, per dozen, 5c. Adamantine Pins, 14 rows, for Ic. English Pins, 14 rows, for 4c. Smith’s Best Needles, per paper,3c. Bent Hooks and Eyes, per card,1c. Safety Hooks and Eyes, per card, 3c: Duplex Hooks and Eyes, per card, Cotton Tape, 36 yards for 9c. Dutch Linen Tape, all widths, per piece, 3c. Black Pins, per box, 2c. ares Mourning Pins, per box, sara Head Hat Pins, per doz., 4c. Curling Irons, all sizes, 3c. abe Horn Bone Strips, per doz.) % Site Buttons, per gross, 3c. Kid Covered Hair Crimpers, per ase 3c. “Triumph” Dress Steels, per doz., KS Best Silk ‘Taffeta Binding, 9c. Silk Garter, ire per yard, 14c. Silk Stitched" Garter Web, per yard, 9c. Silk Stitched Bone Casing, 9 yards for gc. Brooke's Machine Cotton, 2c. 1-inch Back lorset Steels, 4c. Hair’ Pin Cabinets, 3c. Bone Collar Buttons, per doz., 4c. Open until 9 pm. tomorrow night. OLDENBERG’S, 928 7th St. wraps fall still lower. Nobody just now is more anxious to sell Wraps than the makers of them. That gives us ‘many opportunities to buy very ‘low—at_ nearly half prices in some instances. Our Wrap buyer has just re- turned froin New York, where he was successful in securing many concessions. What he bought go on sale tomorrow morning. $8.50 coats, $4.08. This lot consists of clegant quality Rough Boucle Ciéth Reefers, satin lined, which sold recently for $8.50. Now only $4.98, $7 & $8 coats, $4.98 This lot consists of a lot of Misses’ Navy Blue Boucle Coats and Tan and Brown Covert Coats, which sold re- cently for $8, $7 and 38. Now only $4.98. $12 coats, $7.48. This lot consists of Fine Boucle Cloth Reefer Coats, eaterpitl which sold recently for $12, Now only $7.48. | $6.50 capes, a | é This lot consists of Handsome Cloth Donble Capss, which sold recently for $6.50. Now only $3.98. $10 capes, $6.98. One lot of Short Seal Plush Capes, handsomely beaded and braided, and edged with wool Thibet, which sold recently for $10. ee ouly $6.98. $14 & $16 capes, $8.75. One tot of Seal Plush and Electric Seal Capes, elegant length and richly satin lined throughout, trimmed with eltber wool Thibet or marten fur—Just the Capes which sold recently for $14 and $16. Now only $8.75. $25&$28capes, $15 One lot of Fine Electric Seal ‘Wool Seal Capes, 30 inches long, = some Electric Seal Capes, 20 inches long, With 120-Inch sweep—just the Capes which sold recenjly for $25 and $28. Now ou $15. Hosiery _ Specials.’ We will “pit” our Hosiery prices and qualities against those of any ¢ other store in this city. We have.a ) hosiery buyer who knows the market better probably than any other man in town. Nobody is more discriminat- ing than he when buying hosiery. De- pend upon what you buy here. Ladies’ Seamless Fast Black Hose. Reduced as a special from 12%c. to oc. pair. Children’s Seamless Fast Black Rib- bed Hess, sizes 5 to 10 years, Re- duced as a gpectal from 1214¢. to gc. pair. 000 Linen House Cloths. Regular price, 12%c. Refinced to 7c. each, OLDENBERG’S, 928 7th St. B56. SACK FLOUR FREE Tomorrow (Saturday) we will give a 35-cent sack of Lily Best Pat. Flour free to each purchaser of one dollar’s worth or over of groceries from ours: price list. (Get price list at CALIFORNIA Evaporate {PPPS oO OOS Seetentotioctorteedortors De aa SS i es Se sD spepdpipinindodeteetn nied tne te pak aceee 6c. Pound. Ginger Snaps, 4c. lb.; Crack- ers, 3$c. Ib.; large flat cans Steak Salmon, 10c.; Mixed French Candy, 5¢. Ib.; Best Mixed Nuts, 8c. Ib.; Choice Evaporated Apples, 4c. Ib. (All above articles are specials.) The California Evaporated Peaches are the greatest bar- gain ever offered in the way of specials—6 cents per pound being less than half their usual value—see our fourth window north on Seventh street for 3 sample. JOHNSTON'S, 729-731 7th St Sree ood ote TARTARIC TRA ATR st icabiseausstouaneceee rH Elegance= = = = = Style= | Becomingness= = Reliability- - - =. —these are distinct char- acteristics of WILSON’S SHOES. No reduction sales—al- ways the same uniformly low “HONEST” prices. : $3.50 up. | Wilson, 929 F St. ja17-30d tetectont | eon ss a a as tapes—soc. a pair. iene Shirts— : Shirts--and 50C. Shirts— _ '59c-Shirts—. Oo areas al sous veries all around. Other Things== — At PERRY’S. Attention earns sav- ing and satisfaction. Listen, misters. The 39c. Shirts Are all gone but 29 dozen. And that is the last for six months. Can you wait six months before you need Shirts again? It is’ a*product of our en- deavor. “We try to see how good.a.Shirt we can make to sell for the least possible money.’ There are a dozen recommendations for these. The material and the making is quite as good as goes into lots of 50c. Shirts. They are plain white—and unlaunder- ed. he 39c. Fancy Shirts— Are gone all but three sizes —i4}, 15} and 16. Good patterns—a good shirt—a bargain—that three sizes’ of men have a chance yet to profit by. The story of goodness grows: with the price. A lot of White Shirts. A lot of Colored Bosom Shirts— The former without cuffs. The latter with a pair of link “ cuffs to match the bosoms. Both shirts are worth almost doubletlie 50c. we offer them at. But we are having a special shirt-sale—and special with us means special values at special prices. An unexpected opportun- ity. dozen open front and back White Shirts— New York mills muslin bod- ies—and pure linen bosoms. Made with all lengths of sleeve. A regular $1 Shirt. Sizes 14 to 16. Limited to this fot of 25 dozen. Means that promptness is necés- oc. Shitts— _ _ White Pique Bosom Full Dress Shirts—another of our prizes. Worth $1, for 79¢. each. Sc. Shirts— 25 dozen Fancy French Cambric Bosom Shirts, with a pair of reversible link cuffs to match. Spring patterns. Perfect fitting. A $1.50's worth for g8c.. Laundered. nderwear— Weigh each item carefully. If it isn’t worth your consid- eration it wouldn’t be worth our talking about it. Winter weight Brown Shirts and Drawers—woolly and wearable—soc. a gar- ment. Norfolk and New Bruns- wick Gray Shirts and Draw- ers—extra heavy and extra good—-sizes up to 48—75¢. each. White, Brown Mixed and Gray Woolen Shirts and Drawers; full regular made; silk finished and pearl but- Amoskeag Canton Flannel Drawers—extra heavy, with patent buttons and suspender French Flannel Night Shirts—new patterns, made exceptionally well and of su- perior flannel. Like the usu- al $2 kind—for $1.25 each. Hosiery—_ Merino and Wool Half Hose—Black, Brown and Grays, with double heels and toes—fast colors—35¢. kind for 25c. a Pair, More of the 13c. Fast Black Half Hose. They ~have‘double heels and toes— 19c. vahue. ‘Neckwear—_ Black Satin and White Sitk Imperial Four-in-Hands -—25¢. W hite and Black Puff Scarfs, stuck with a pearl pin —White Armure Silk and Black Satin—newest shapes -—50c. each. ‘Always Here-- 1900 Linen Collars—10c. Reversible Cuffs—lle. pair. T4nk Caffs—120¢. os White Laws Hows ae cack 1800 Linen Link — Cuffs—1 G0 Linen & rsible Link and Plain Cuffs—20e. @ pair. row Sc. a pair. PERRY’ ‘Ninth and the menuet Established 1840. ‘Telephone 985. i exert “Hoover & Sorgen, Shoes, 1211 F ‘CARE FOR YOUR FEET! ‘The foot is the most abused meniber of the buman body! Some people wear ill-fitting, tight, corn-breeding shoes and then growl when they are an- nored by corns, bunions, &e. Gar shoes combine comfort, fit and cass with shapeliness and style. We would rather not sell you a pair of shoes at all than sell you a pair that didn’t fit! We call special attention our Hine of women's, Ree EERE EER EEREE EERE EE RERRRRR SD to ——"—which are better in fit, —— fixish, style and dorableness than many $4 and $5 shoes. Lace and button, plain and cloth top and all styles of toe! Men’ s $5 Shoes. As a gentleman customer re- marked: “I wish T had come here long ago. Your $5 shoes are equal to those I have been paying $6 and $7 f We want more of you men to ap- preciate this fact. This line cf $5 shoes includes patent leather, rnsset, calf, kangaroo, &e. : Children’ 's Shoes, :St. 31.255 | $1.50, $1.75 & $2. You cannot be too careful Ss a®out buying Children’s Shoes. ———— Tres need soft, easy shoes— ———— et they must be stout and durable. ‘The “Waterbury” make of shoes for children represents the personification of shor comfort. We are —— District agents. HOOVER :& SNYDER, :Shoes, 1211 F St. | . . . * ° . 3 . . . ° . . . . . . . . * . . . . . * . . . . * . $3,$3. 50,$4 Shoes CROCKER’S Shoes, 939 Pa. Ave. Join the threng and save money on your hoes: No such Shoe values have ever been offered on the American con= tinent. Every Shoe in the house has been reduced (except the Jenness Miller)— and all are the newest and most fashionable queers 93 Shoes, $1. 90. All $3.00 Shoes Down to $1.90. Plain aad cloth top! buttoned? “eB when we save $1.20 on cach pair? $4 Shoes, $2. 85 All $4.00 Shoes Down to $2: 85. Dozeas of styles. Kid and cloth top. Button and laced. Strictly hand sewed. All styles of toe! $5 Shoes, $3.65. REDDY SADDAHDEDERERSES ji 6 = All $5.00 Shoes Down to $3.65. tons. U sual oS?) $1.75. ~ xcept Jenness Miller Shoes.) Our special price, $1.39 All the fashionall each. styles. Plain and cloth top. Every style toe! Button ‘and lace. Kid and calfskin. “$6 Shoes, $4.25. These are the cream of the season’s output. None finer. Kid and Calf! Patent Leather, &. Button and laced. Hand sewed and turned! rles—all! CROCKER, Iyer errr Tr rire ; t it All Shoes Shined Free. et ee ee ee) — / Blue Eyes! It bas been stated on good anthority that biue eyes are the weakest. If you possess bine eves, or if your eyes trouble you at ali, have our Dr. A. G. Hamilton examine them. You may need glasses— if #0, be wil prescribe for you! If yon @o not need them, be will tell you #o! ‘As a “lender” we are still offering oar famous $1.50 Periscoplc-lens Spectacl=s, with patent nose piece, which will be accurately adjusted by Mr. Hamll- @y ton, for... “Frameless” Eyeglasses, with patent . Which others sell for $2 and $2.50, and which Mr. Hamilton will ac- curately prescrite and adjust, are being offered at only... $1.50. ( : R. Harris&Co., (Jewelers, 7th & D Sts. free of Frames, $1 “old ried Cg = 939 :Pa. Ave. RS AI SE ee — ‘We vse the Dest quality lenses adjost them to the Glass 00.