Evening Star Newspaper, February 12, 1896, Page 6

6 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. WEDNESDAY........ ‘Febranry 12, 1896. CROSBY 8S. NOYES. Editor. THE BVE and permanent Family Circulation much more than the combined cir- culation of the other Washington G STAR has a regular dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no competitor. oIm order to avoid dcinys, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected office, but simply to THE STA the Editerial or Business Depart- ments, according toe tenor or purpose. ‘The Growth of the Gas Bills. Conclusive evidence of the fact that the gas bills have increased of late years was furnished by the table printed in last even- ing’s Gtar, showing with but one excep- tion the accounts rendered by the gas com- pary to an individual consumer for every month from the beginning of 1890 tc the end of 1895, seventy-one months in all. ‘The Star's correspondent in this way shows that the January bills gradually increased from $3.25 to 37.00; the February bills from $3.50 to $5.25; the March bills from $3.75 to pril bills from $3.59 to $4.00; the to $1.00; the June bills from $1.50 ‘o $2.00; the July bills from the Bevleetes bills from : the November bills from $4.25 to and the December bills from $4.25 There is a lapse in the August bills, that for 1800 being omitted, while for the oiher with one exception, are fer each. shown in for 1890; $41.50 for for 1895, an r 44 per cent years, J to the gas company each © consumer is growing more e of gas; or ©3) the quality ome so poor that the con- a greater quantity the same The price remained at a er ed prices ey would use in a dispronortionate . if the pric ere redu company ought to realize that duetian ci the price to one mest would be a profitable car companies have reduced both voluntarily and in every case the ore than justified the exp: ment, s have increase owing to increased patronage. This fact ked a r in the experi- e ngers than in the precedin If it be true as charged reased pressure on the pipes the company as confronted with the sess cf its own experiment as a sub- reason why the rates should be re- evident that in seme way or other people of the District are going’ to se- edily a better illuminant, a cheaper nant, and some effective inspection and supe m both of the quality of the light andthe pressure upon the pipes as affecting tre apparent consumption. The practical cbstacles in the way of securing the pessore of legislation providing for n:vnicipal ownership cause many, who be- lieve that in such ownership is the ideal solution of tbe problem, to be disposed to attempt at first to secure direct legislation g the existing company to recog- neet the requirements of the changed conditions in medern publ ‘on. But if the gas company re: ns of this sort with the same > which it would fight the project of creating a competing municipal plant, then the radica, proposition will undocbt- edly be presented, and strongly backed by local sentiment. a Miners and Pool Roc.as. As amended by motion of Mr. Ray in the House yesterday, the pool room bill still throws a measure of protection around the youth of the District, while permitting them to in pool and billiard rooms and similar establishments. The main evil that attends the patronage of thes2 places by minors is the temptation to ‘Irink which Is so freely afforded, and therefere Mr. Ray's amendment, prohibiting the sale of liquors in or in connection with pool rooms, while allowing minors to play, is in the line of a direct and wholesome reform. It is intj- mated that the bill will be changed ia th¢ Senate, or in conference between the houses. If this be true, and if the measure should be reshaped at any time before its presentation to the President for approval, e should he taken that one of two propo- sitions is definitely embodied in it. Either Mr. Ray’s amendment prohibiting the sale of liquors should be retained or, it stricken out, it should be replaced by the original prevision prohibiting proprietors of these establishments from permitting minors to patronize them. This section of the bill has nothing to do with the other feature, which places the pool rooms under the tax system of the District, except to the ex- tent that by virtue of issuing a license the District assumes a certain amount of con- trol over the establishmenis which may operate for good in administering the law relating to minors or to the sale of liquors. — In his proclamation to the Cubans Gen- eral Weyler takes occasion to remark that when it is Geemed proper the Spanish gov- ernment will grant certain reforms with the love of a mother for her children. The rhetoric might be alluring but for the chas- tisement which is always an incidental prerogative of maternal authority. —__ ++ + —__ American Day in Parliament. Tt was American day in the British par- Hament yesterday, on the occasion of the opering of that august body. The Queen's speech, that perfunctory bit of literature that fs nefther useful, eloquant nor newsy, ‘was made, as usuai, the topic of the debate which formed the prel'minary skirmish be- tween the two great parties, the donserva- tives or “ins,” and the literals or “outs.” It was generally expected that the issue would be sharply drawn tetween the par- ties on the Venezuelan question, but to the surprise of all not in the confidence of the leaders the statesmen of opposing faith held quite a love-feast over the United States and voted Uncle Sam a most agree- able fellow after all. Armenia was chosen as the battle ground on which the next campaign is to be fought and some excit- “me engagements are in prospect. But meanwhile the intervention of the United States in the Venezuelan affa:r is prociaim- elasa » the Monroe Doctrine is upheld, the American boundary com- mission is recognsed and promised all the evidence In the possession of the British government. War never seemed so distant as now. The United States has throughont maintained an even, temperate course. It has insisted that the Venezuelan boundary dispute was a matter which concerned it under its traditional policy called the Mon- roe Doctrine, and in pursuance of that con- tention it bas appointed a commission, and set peacefully at work to ascertain the facts for guidance as to its future course. Lord Salisbury who at first. construed. all vitality out of the Monroe doctrine and in- timated that the Venezuelan a‘fair was none of our business has almost impercept- ably veered around until yesterday in the House of Lords he said: “I do not think that the involving of the Monroe Doctrine was controversially quite unneceseary for the United States. Con- sidering the position of Venezuela in the Caribbean sea, it was no more unnatural that the United States should take on in- terest in it than that we should feel an in- terest In Holland and Belgium; and from that point of view, I trust the negotia- tions will continue.” Taken from: its negative form, this phraseology signifies that Lord Salisbury applauds America’s citation of the Monroe Doctrine and likens it to an analogous case in Europe that would inevitably chal- lenge the interest and intervention of Great Britain.. Lord Salisbury went further. He | concurred in the view of the liberal leader, | Lord Resebery, that “America’s mixture in the dispute had conduced to satisfactory results more rapidly than if the United States had not interfered.” In the House I of Commons Sir William Vernon Harcourt, TOV o eee en sesese sevssssap +50. | | pair trunks and leather [¢, “i Proms ot mu kinds. | TOPHAM’S, : Travelers’ and Fine Leather Goods ae | | 1231=1233 Pa. Avenue. } It FACTORY, 1218-1220 E ST. le! Travel? An OXFORD BAG is just the -bag you need. Shaped to hold much more than the usual bag B BS | | S of its size. Neat and light. | A full lue of Oxford Bags just |*) 35° 5, ee goat ae | ined leather, '$4.00 «i ee eimmed Vienus bandl ° | * iS fight, strong and neat. Latest $4.5 oO Pe Prices, $3.50, $4 and Cabinet Bags, $2.75 to |: es, eeeee speaking for the Nberals, scolded the con- servatiyes for permitting the Venezuelan matter to beccme a running sore, to’ poison the blood of both nations, and welcomed the note in the Queen's speech of a desire to meet the American government In the effort to heal the wound. Taken altogether, the first day of Parlia- ment was a great’ success, from an. Ameri- cangpoint of view. The two great Ergl'sh parties have got together on the Venez- uelan matter,and the chances of the develop- ment of a friendly understanding between the United States and Great Britain, which shall resuit in a just settlement of the Ven- ezuelan controversy, are now very strong. Tae firmness of our government and people in upholding the national policy, and the national dignity and self-respec in the zelan affair, promises to obliterate a chronic cause of diplomatic con- ¢ tention and a possible cause of war on af $ t $ e this continent. A v'gorous determined pol- | $ rom pil to y | = iey is tha: to be the true | — —because there are but four sets. 4 peace policy. uit now view will | > 56 pleces—all beautifully decorated, + be thoroughly satisfactory to every patri- | 3 and worth much more than #11. © otic American, though some disappoint- | > $ ment may be felt by those who clamored | @ if z the nation should cower and shrink 3Abo t 20 pieces left ¢ its pesition, because it lacked imme-|@ 08 the “Dargrin table” contalnite = 4 tely available iilitary strength and Le- | @ in peg Pectin ean ate « ise London threatened its pocket book. 4 terme: © E 4 © world now understands that neither | $ $ armed threats from abroad nor the croak- CS ae: G4 ings of the handful of weak-hearted cr sWIl LMARTH ® mercenary at home can swerve it from its ae historic aud destined course as a factor in the affairs of the New World. —_- + +2 —___ ‘The anniversary of th2 birth of the great Lincoin, which occurs today, will sooner or later be made a national holiday by the government that he assisted so materially Hr @ Wan Rr npn duhe apy nbanhedy stea sets reduced 2& EDMONSTON,: $1205 Pa. Avenue. Sobeceeseereseonoeceosecs . WILMARTH & ae 1205 Pa. avenue. 5 fine dinner sets reduced from $22 to $15 each —new and delicate decorations and not a bit undesirable in any way. They would be a bargain at $22. Consist of 112 pieces. 4 French china Oy LPH PPPOE IP OOED PIS $2 in preserving. In the not far distant fu- ture his natal day will be as dear to all Amevicans, without exception, as that truly national holiday, so soon to be celebrated, the birthday of George Washington. The Feunder and the Preserver of the Union oc- cupy balancing niches in the nation’s pan- theon, and © names and works are in- separably linked in the hearts and minds of the people. —__+=____ As was to be expected from the first, the Guestion of securing cash for the govern- meat was settled as a matter of invest- meat. and not as a matter of patriotism. | 5' But there is no doubt that the American »eople would respond to an appeal to senti- ment, even though it should be delayed unti! after the ordinary methods, with their possibilities for profit to the purchaser, had been exhausted. ——__ += ___— Queen Liliuokalan! fs alive and in good health, which is better fortune than some of her opponents might have expected had she been successful and unrestrained in her employment of power. —————————————— The conclusions in the case of ex-Consul Waller indicate that he might have gotten along vcry comfortably if he nad attended strictly to the legitimate duties of a sine- cure. - Bipbonzo Youngs Co. Spring iaae and Green Peas are now in order—Our annual sale of Genuine French Peas—our own im- portation—is timely indeed—Quality uiperb— Extra Fins. Fins. Moyens. Elphonzo Youngs Co., Wholesale and Retail Grocers, 428 Ninth Street, bet. D and E. P. S—Van Camp's Boston Baked Beans—entirely different from any others—are making friends rap- idly. : EY. €. ————_ + ee -___ It is exceedingly favorable to the pros- | {s/ ct for peace that this country is dealing is| TH IS » ith Queen Victoria’s government, instead of her grandson’s. Only forty men were at work today on the city post office building. a South Carolina bids fair to rival Kansas x as a state with a grievance. . ——~ es _- |} SHOOTING STARS. . A Chance. ‘We'll let these “barons” do their will, Nor try to thwart their little game, If, when the price of coal goes up, The mercury will do the same. Had Seen Hard Service. “You think you ought to have a pension!” exclaimed the Sparish official. “I do.” “In what battles did ycu serve?” “I was in almost every engagement aSainst the Cuban insurgents.” “It's rather early to be looking for a pen- sion. That war is not over yet. What is le! the nature of ycur disability?” et We want the cash buyers “Pen palsy. ais ii to KNOW this—want them He Resented the Assertion. sto compare the lowest prices Peis that sous a wee sone | they ever HEARD of—with late, anyhow,” said the politician's wife, in ! 4 Sead ooeane. . these of ours! Parlor Suites \ “Well, dcn’t you believe ’em,” was the ||?) —Bed Room Suites—Rock- emphatic reply. “I am in this fight to||¢ ers—EVERYTHING going win.” {at a fraction of real value— A Preference. |, but you must be QUICK. sieet coe ae Lay saree i Credit if you want it—with eoms charming to the host, I* 9 if = —s "Mongst winged tribes, some bachelors \ -PLEASU RE—no notes—no Still cling to quail on toast. i‘ Bee All carpet made 3] eee ei ee Is an laid FREE—no charge is “And you tell me,” the modern girl mur-| |» for waste in matching fig- |} mured, thoughtfully, “that your heart has||$} ures. It’s the chance of ‘| my neme, and mine alcne, engraved upon your whole LIFE. | it i} “Yes,” he answered; “ard it is the truth.” G ro an 9 “You can also call to mind the financial resources such as to warrant you in under- Masiugr 4 ox ae taking to supply me with such a home as 819-821-823 7 wet that to wnich I have been accustomed.” le, fel0-83d ben = EY AND TSS.” ot | “Of cource.” ! CXEXXEUEEERD weeeee IRON IS HOT! HIT IT! There’s a time for all things—and we say to you —candidly and honestly— that there has never been such a splendid chance to buy Furniture — as_ right NOW! This is the time of year when we MUST make room for spring goods. We Are Selling ‘ Furniture ri Below Cost! “Would you a going up to the next corner with me.” “Certainly not. But for what purpose?” “They are corducting ‘some experiments with the cathode ray, and, if it is all-the same to you, I'd like to have what you say veritied.” Changetess. As on its annual career The werld goes gaily spinning, The same old hcpe, the same old fear Still has its same beginning. For just ere springtime smiles again The people sit and wonder On old-time themes of joy and pain ‘That years cannot snow under. Will Congress in poncercus indolence lag? ‘Will the Washington nine get a chance at Hadger LIBERTY) Bicycles, equipped with the cele- —— brated ‘Morgan and Wright” tires, —— are the swiftest, stoutest wheels the world has ever seen. The favorite >— mount for ladies this year. 1024-26 9 Conn. ave. to12-284 the flag? Will Turkey assume @ more generous part? ‘Wilt Emperor William give lessons in art? Will Peffer's brave whiskers still wave in the west? { Will the Buzzard’s Bay fish give the duck- { ling a rest? Will Tillman be eager and up for the|4 chase? ‘Will “new women” and bloomers still be in the race? And so they crowd on in a ceaseless array; As we fourd them of yore, so we find them 4 today. Thotgh other old friends may prove fickle and go, Such standbys will ever*be with us, we know, z Ca Ta ar re ‘$1.50 ~~ For our regular $2 “DIA- MOND Hz” Shoes, just to in- troduce them. Better mater- ials and workmanship are not put in shoes at less than $2.50. atta Stats “LANGLOIS” ot F and 13th Shee h Bee BES pe ain dp ailin cnc dada dadlinnddlinded | steam is to a locomotive, and Kann’s S. KANN, SONS & CO., STH ST. ARB MARKET SPACE. AS A USUAL THING SDAY ALWAYS SHEMS TO BE AN NALLY BUSY DAY WITH Us. ACCOUNT OF EXTRA VALUES, AS OUR BARGAINS ARB PERPETUAL, AND JUST AS GOOD ONE DAY AS THEY ARE ANOTHER. ove wa We count on to- morrow as another “exceptional” day. The last reinforcement of 12 and 16-button-length Evening Gloves, in all shades of tan, gray and cream. They actually sold for $2.00. 69c. Ladies’ 8-button Perrin’s Black Glace Gloves, in all sizes. They were $2.00. 98c. Fine quality Chiffons, 45 inches wide, in all shades. Sold for 75c. and $1.00 a yard. 6sc. We have just received two cases of Chameleon Moire. This is a cot- 2 osoooea peerevererersrer seers. ton crepe goods, comes in Dresden, 3 Persian and iridescent patterns, with | $ three or four changeable effects, and $ has a sheen like satin. ¥e 8yc. $ One-inch Gilt Band Belts, with ¢ handsome gilt buckles, warranted | ¢ not to tarnish. The same belt is selling all over town at 65¢. é A3C. = go 500 Gingham Aprons, in assorted checks and colors, full size. = loc. ¢ £ te Ladies’ Fine All-wool Derby Rib- bed Hand-knit Underskirts, in black and cardinal. Were $1.19. Less than a dozen left makes them 69c. Ladies’ Flannelette Night Gowns, striped and plaid, large collar and full sleeves, all sizes. Were $1.00. The balance we marked 796- Lined Sateen Skirts, in ail about twenty. We sold them at 9&c. and $1.25. Now théy go at FOC. Ladies’ Lined Sateen Skirts, nicely finished and extra Wide. . The former price was $1.49, but now they’ re seatentete SEN Big variety. _ Big opportunities. PERRY’S. If you want to draw aside the veil and catch a glimpse of the fashions of the future —look down our aisles— lined on either side with sparkling novelties—and great rich values. There is the promise of satisfaction on every hand— a promise that our qualities— exclusiveness. — and prices faithfully folfills. WhiteGoods.: It’s on the imported host that we want your thoughts and eyes for today. Those far-lamed weaves that “fear no foe.” They are best now as they always have been. Fuller variety than ever. Near styles that we adjudge worthy of a place in our assort- ment. i Imported India Dimities— R2Qnch English Made India Dimt- flower and Dresden a yard. h Medium and Targe Small, er had such a variety before— B5c., STiLc., 40c., 45e. and 50c. - & yard. 82-inch Colored Swiss Mustins—and you will find all the colors are in- cluded—25e. a yard. French Organdies— G6-inch French-made White Organ- s—most as fine es Hnen—50c., Te. and $1 a yard. iG-inch Colored Organdies—Pink, Light Blue, Nile, Yeliow, Hello- trope, Red and Bla = French Nainsooks— %@-inch French Nainsooks—in me- dinm and light weight--no imitation about these—i0e., G2lec., TSe. and marked down to $1 a yard. % English % Nainsooks— < 36-inch nglish-made Natnsooks— é Jones’, you know—sheer and of Sea ¢ § Zee, Toe. and STH. a yard. — s é 3 Spas Rae WHITESPREAD, THREE-PLY H SELLLES PATTEGNS. WORTH $1.25. pets ~95C- é Jones’—the best—38 inches wide— THE CELEBRATED CLARENDON 11-4 WHITE SPREAD. ITS REAL VALUE IS $1.89, _,, o8c. + 12-4 GENUINE MARSEILLES SPREAD, SIX pw: $ FREREN’ DESIG) QO SELECT FRO) REAL = VALUE, $1.50. S g8c. $ 11-4 MITCHELINE SPREADS, IN RED AND + BLUE ONLY. $ $ SEILLES PATTER: z $1.75. & $1.39. ¢ EXTRA QUALITY 11-4 GENUINE MARSEILLES £ SPREADS, REGULAR PRICE, $2.25. ¢ $1.69. ¢ ee : Notions = Are as indispensable to a woman as | ¥ see prices on these necessities are as im- portant to an economy practicing housewife as low: prices on her mar- keting are. Velveteen Skirt Binding, 2-inch, a & 4 yards, 12¢. - Velveteen Skirt Binding, 14-inch, $ 4 yards, 7c. y S. H. & M. Skirt Binding, 2-inch, 4 yards, 19c. Velveteen Skirt Binding, 2-inch, 5 yards, 15¢. Safety Pins, per dozen, 3c. Nickel-plated Safety Pins, dozen, 5c. Adamantine Pins, 14 rows for 1c. English Pins, 14 rows for 4c. Smith’s Best Needles, per paper, 3c. : Bent Hooks and Eyes, per card, Ic. Safety Hooks and Eyes, per card, 3c Duplex Hooks and Eyes, per card, ree aetets gosto senate per fe ‘otton Tape! | ieyards for 9c. Dutch Liner Tape, per piece, 3c. Black Pins, ‘per’box, 2c. English Mourning Pins, per box, 4c. Jet Head Hut Pins, per doz., 4c. Curling Irons, all sizes, 3c. Best Horn Bones, per doz., 5c. Agate Buttdns,,per gross, 3c. Kid Covered Hair Crimpers, per dozen, 3c. e Triumph Pere Steels, all_ sizes and colors, per dozen, 7c. Best Silk Taffeta Binding, gc. Silk Garter Web, per yard, 14c. Silk Stitched Garter Web, per yard, gc. Silk Stitched Bone Casing, 9 yards for 9c. §. KANN, SONS & CO., STH ST. AMD MARKET SPACE. te El Gapiesecscscococssecocceessteseoere Le a as ts soft finish—I5c., 2c., 25¢., BTbe. and 50c. a yard. e English Linen Lawns— 27 and 36-inch Pare Linen Lavns— Be., BTke., Ge. Gkec., Te., $1, $1.25 and $1.50 a yart. 20-inch Sheer, Cambric-finished Lawans—§1.50 and §2 a yard. Nainsook and Madeira Cloth— We only cut them in dress lengths of 10 and 12 yards. 36 and 40-inch Sheer Nainsook— $1.50 tor 12-yard ptece. 364nch Sheer Madeira Cloth—§2 for 10-yard piec Silk Mulls— 50-inch Black, White, Light Blue, ‘Pink, Yellow, Nile, Heliotrope and ‘Red Silk Mulls—S0c. a yard. Here, too, are splendid as- sortments of India Linens, Masalias, Persian Lawns, Victoria Lawns, Piques, Ap- ron Nainsooks, Tuckings, &e. Embroideries. Trabrowencshae are like flowers. All flowers are pret- ty—-but some are prettier than others. Seme flowers are fragrant—and some are not. These Embroideries are the handsome ones—the handsomest to be found—and th are of fashion the choicest. Handsomely Embro‘dered Linon Ba- tiste Robes—$25, $30 and $35 com- plete. ~ Linen Batiste Embroidery, in ail over patterns, with cdges and in- sertions te match—25c. te $4.50 @ yard. Dimity Rof'ng, with embroidery edge—18c. to 35c. a yard. A rich lot of Cambric Embroidery for trimmicg underwear. Cambric, Nairsosk and Swiss Atl over Embro‘derirs im «mall patterns for baby’s clothes, and big effects for your own—60c. to $5 a yard. Swiss Emb.olery—from narrowest to widest—Sc to $1.50 a yard. ‘Swiss Ruffling Enrbroidery, lace edge—25e. a yard. Narrow Nainsook Edges—in solid and open-wok patterns—12%c. to $1.50 a yard Beadings and Insertions to uss with them. with PERRY’S, “Ninth and the Avenue.” 12, 1896-TWELVE PAGES. Sets Crackers —are round, crisp, light, de- licious—fat superior to the ordinary “soda cracker” in EVERY WAY. It’s worth remembering that “London Cream Crackers” — are PURE and *ALWAYS FRESH. Name stamped on each one. { Grocer Has Them. THE N. Y. BISCUIT CO., Wholesalers. it SOP SSOPSO SSS OES OSS HI OOO HS Beauties. 3 > se e That's what ; $ $ everybody calls these Irish Point ‘$85 Suites) > $68.00. and. Ecru Tam- bour Lace Cur- tains we are sac- rificing. If you haven't been here you had better come today, they are going fast, and no wonder, when we are sell- ing $18, $17.50, $16.50, $15.00, $14.50, $13.50 and $12.50 Laces | for $7.90 a pair. Portieres and Upholstery Fab- rics at cleaning- up prices. iW. H. HOEKE, CARPETS, VURNITURE AND DRAPI 20 per cent off on Furniture Makes fa toh ty PDH-8S DH-OH 9H OH OH 5H 46-OF 46-46-04 -46-46-4F ah fy yn ; Gor. Pa. Ave. & 8th ee oe SO--9O--O% ote” JACOR STRASBURGER, Corner 7th and T sts. EFA handsome slute and pencil will be given to exch little girl or boy. ut go the heavier shoes: t reduced prices. Tomorrow we begin our Aunual Clear- ance Sale of Winter Footwear—our bon- est, legitimate sale of all the heavier weights new left in stock, Our recent “Remnant Sale” has cleared up most of the odd sizes, and what's left will go at even lower prices. Please don't think that we are going to lose money on this “Clearance Sale.” We'll leave that to other stores (®. Bat there are many lines which we've marked at bare cost, and they are low SeshenRenonton sate oe tessettoenteteehaotentontoeetins sameipnintiocgntore tm spi tontpteonndor ann caine toate en Paar nso PaO oe ncosee conse en an eknencoseesbertoens saaninin nt enough at that. For instance Ladies’ Fire Dozgola Batten Shoes re- daced to 95¢. pair. Ladies’ Fine Button Shoes, Piceadtils toe, which were $2.48, redaced to $1.48 pair. Ladies’ Hand-sewed Button Shoes re- daced from $3 to $1.79 pair. Misses’ and Children’s Dongola Kid Shoes redaced to 75¢. pair. Men's Sergiceable Shoes reduced to 9gc. pair. “Men's Extra Fine Quality Shoes, all to $1.45 pair. Men's Fine Hand-made Shoes reduced from $3.50 to $2.25 pair. Ladies’ Tc. Overgalters reduced to I5c. pair. Bass’ and Youths’ Extra Fine Quality Shoes. latest shapes, reduced from $1.50 to 98c. pair. trasburger acob ° acob: trasburger, 7th & I Sts. BEET AIT ISL I AIL! pring Lamb.) Firet “lot” of the season, Still keeping up our reputation of having uew deli cacies long before they can be obtained anywhere else. Never had firer LAMB than this “lot.” Plump, tender and tooti- a a Sac ee Cor. it a oH el some. GF FRESII PEAS to go with it—and MINT for sauce. ttage Market, 818 14th St. fel2-w,f,m,20 BRESOSESETE SOPOT LETTE HEHE 2$20 In Gold 3 $For a Name. 3 3 Don't forget to send in one 3 $ or more names for our Pure 3 2 Molasses Taffy. $20 for the % 3 winner. Contest closes Feb- 3 ruary 18. : 2 ©7See last week's “Star” for Conditions. z 3Fussell’s Name B $Contest, 1427 N.Y.Ave.? What We ffer You —is the very best dental work at the very swallest | charges, We back this offer up With an unimpeachable record of many Fears’ ucconstal Fractice Yn Washington. Possess and employ the most success- fol yalntess metinals of dentistry extant. er Caeeey ther Evans "Dental Parlors, 1217 Penna. Ave. N. W. nild—plung and tender. B. ,EMMERT. 202 Cen. Market. fol2-w Gul? Scrofula, Poiscn, a ‘Tetter and all other disonlors of the bicod permanently cored, and all taimt eliminated from the eysicim by B.S. 8, the greatest purifier. This is the week prior to Lent—a week of reduced prices to reduce the large stocks of evening wear. Evening Gloves. The best of the best Undressed or Suede Kid Mousquetaires, in black, white and all the scarce evening shades. Button lengths..... Rezular prices. Evening Neckwear. $1.39 for the Point Venice Lace Collars worth $1.98 to $2.48 each. a Fe EF These are Collars in twelve ore sold at various erent $LOS to $2.48, Evening Fans. The last of the many Ostrich Feather Fans at less than import wees $15.00 $12.50 $8.00 $5.00 Tobe. $7.98 $4.00 $1.98 $0.98 CF These are Finest h Feather Fans, im oom, exl bol sticks, z signs of hand- Ting, are reGuced to $1.45 Evening Hose. All Silk Hose from $1.50 to $5 a par at 10 per cent discount. Fike for $1 quality Sik Drop-stiteh Mose acd evening sli for the “Lisle Bose with lace a Evening V ests. 75c for $1, $1.25 and $1.50 Ribbed Silk Vests, black and ev ening shades, V and square necks. a and up at 10 per cent arked ‘price. Amd at! isle Vests, white and Evening Jewelry At much less than jewelers’ prices always—and now these lesser prices each, in s. Only 4% pair are made still lower. C7 Ge for the $1, $1.25 and $1.50 Rhinestone es, Buckles, ete. Rhinestone apd Pearl Ban- effect pendants, Such cost t the Jewelers’, F se for choice of the last Real Shell Hair Ornaments and Combs that have sold up to $1.75. Evening Silks. Some shades are missing in each lot, but all the scarce colors are in- cluded in the combined lots. $1 sand for $1.0 and $1.75 Satin Brocader $1 sand for $1.65 Pe $1 yard for $1.08 Dreeden Silks. = Evening Gauzes. Some of the most beautiful have been at prohibitive prices. Different now. ©786.48 vard fo the $10 # yard Black Mous- seline de Sole with hand-made Honiton Ince ap- pliqued in large designs. 4S inches wide. 52'$1 sand for the $1.08 a rand Ceram with! = ike strgecs of 8 ya for 48-inch Jes. in ‘warlods color. And Be to $2.25 yanl mds to msich. Evening Fiowers. 5 cents for generous size bunches of best Violets, with lifetike foilage. (2'18e Wereh for lot of Velvet and Stk Roses, all colors and combinations of colors. Evening Gowns. Tea Gowns of evening materials, $4.98 to $21 instead of S10 to $35 each. CF These fascinating costumes are shown in Silk, “ashmere and ¢ with trimmings of laces and ribbons. At half price, in same instances. Evening Skirt The Rich Black Satin Skirts in the latest of late styles. CF HIS for the $25 quality Binck Satin Duchess Skirts and $16.50 for the $20 quality Brocaded Satin Skiris. D120, Worth $2.50 to $7 The makers of “‘W. B.” Corset have decided to dispose of stock prior to moving. They make a sacrifice—we and you gain. CF The “Vida,” the best of the “W. B."” Gorsets, selling regularly from $4.50 to §T. spa for the well-known 6-book ©F The No. B. Black Corse Stine regularly at $2.59. CF The No. 100, tm $5.50 “W. B., favorably known whul Corset, EAL of the above, and all “W. the regular prices of (fered at $1.25 fo- choice. For the Home. Satine Comfortables. ‘These are filled with warranted odorless and best white cotton, covered with satines in artistic de is another RB.” Corsets, a are from §2 to §7, are signs and colons. Until now... #2. 3.09 Tomorrow.... $1.39 a S208 And now come the best Eiderdown Comforts, warranted not to shed. CF They are covered with silk and lined with satine: xome with ruffes, Uuiil now. ‘ 50 $10.00 $7.50 $5.75 Tomorrow. $13.00 _ $9.50 36.00 $5.00 TRS for the £2.39 Crib Cy Aied with best Eidenlowr, warranted not to Sample Curtains. A sample is a half curtain. Sam- ples of Curtains retailed up to $35 a pair are in these lots. Lot 1..........29¢ for choice. Ip 2. sccvs -49¢ for choice. Lot 3.. -..--79¢ for choice. Added bargains tomorrow in the ES of Furniture Coverings. to for 24-imch-square 6a mateice and’ Sie Tapestries worth u toc choice of the Real Carlsbad China on adjoining table. e se pieces, with gold gg} Cups cod Saucers, fea Pilates, Oatmeal Fe wg Plates. Jessie And now comes the big table filled with Baskets at 25¢ for choice. GF The maker ose: considerably—we and you secure F: Baskets of all kinds for Ze that are worth = to $1 cach, Down Stairs Bargains: EF Rest Table Gilcoth at ic instead ef Be a aie 14 yards w E7552 “nmtend of 4.08 for Onys-top Brass Taines looking worth €7.00. Palais Royal, G AND ELEVENTH STREETS........4 LISNER,