Evening Star Newspaper, March 23, 1896, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, MARCH 23, 1896-TWELVE PAGES, THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. MONDAY................-Mareh 23, 1896. CROSBY S. NOYES. Editor. THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Femily Circulation much more than the combined cir- culation of the other Washington dailies. As a N Advertising Medium ft has no competitor. c7Im order to avoid deinys, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to ‘THE STAR should not be addressed te any individunxl connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpose. Art at the National Capital. “The Man on Horseba: is a locally and nationally interesting topic discussed by the Rev. Frank Sewail in the latest issue of The American Architect. Mr. Sewall finds it difficult to understand the general American tendency toward honoring with statues the memories of conspicuous sol- diers while practically no attention is paid to the distinguished many who have achieved fame in the arts of peace. It would be very difficult, in fact impossible, to prove that as a nation we are truly more grateful to the soldier than we are tothe unmilitary leaders of our civilization. In no sense a military power, It is nevertheless true that the martial rit, when aroused by great occasions, is strong in the breasts of individual Americ: and !t is not sur- prising that our military heroes have ap- parently been first in popular esteem. Then, too, it should be remembered that many, if not all, of the 30! f-statues came into being as the result of organized effort on the part of societies of veterans whese per- Had there been co-opera ergy to honor great civilians, directed by aspiring artists, there might have been quite as many military statues here. but the men on horseback would not have such a onopoly as now exists. Mr. Sewall's in- quiries as to the monuments we have not are pertinent and suggestive. He asks: re is your National Gallery of Arts? are your great nati i ctures? 2 are your walls decorated with the frescos of herofe and romantic scenes of on’s history and legend? Why are the magnificent terraces and porticos and pediments of your public buildings left vacant of st as if swe: re by a raid o Where are the groups of can scholars, inventors, , philanthfo statesmen e. he adorning s vue from the asury? Where are his- Monuments of y: nts in transportation tion that should edorn your fice? Where fs the Edison that should grace the w Library of groups represe ing the marked 3 of the s ‘ai states of the ancem civiliz: d the great p f the Treasu re for all and dee- 2 'd, no cail whatever, in the capital of the 7 * Some day in the not far-distant future we shall be able to enjoy the tangible replies to those inquiries. A National Commi of Pine Arts will work the needed improve- ments and will break the monotony of men ou horseback. In the new order ef things -military ness will not be neglected—for the country would not tolerate ill-treatment of those whose valor and skill made and saved the republic—ont there will be proper ccnsideration of all claims to distinction to the end that a justice-loving and normally peaceful nation may suitably commemorate the services of those who never saw a battle. —_~-+2___. What 2 Fire May Do. The fre which damaged Marini’s Hall yesterday morning and destroyed some of the records of the Census Office was one more argument against ihe unbusinesslike methods common in the conduct of public atlairs. {ntent, mainly, on purely political concerns, the national legislature has paid practically mo attention to the many official reports which have condemned the expensive and unsatisfactory practice of renting tinder-box buildings for govern- ment use. It has been many times suz- gested that a hall of records should be erected, in which could be stored papers that could not possibly be accommodated in the various departments, but as there did not appear to be partisan ad- vantage im the proposition it invariably failed to be a: wg more than an iica to which no one could offer any reasonable objection. Some of these days a conflagra- ‘ion will eat up several tons of valuable documents—and they won't be Congres- sional Records either—and then with all haste the House und Senate will proceed to give us a paraliel to that act which is commonly termed “locking the stable door giter the horse has been stolen.” ———__+- + + __ The London Standard, in discussing the Bayard censtre matter, says that Mr. Bayard’s opponents “have taken ungener- ous advantage of a very slight breach of decorum.” What would the free-trade Tory Standard have said had Sir Julian Pauncefote publicly abused British men and British institutions at a puble meet- ing in Washington? And suppose Her Majesty's ambassador had stigmatized those whom he is paid to represent as a violent people, how would the Standard deal with him? ——~++e___. The apprehension of the Spaniards that Wwe are about to spring upon them a Cuban- arbitration-investigation-commission (sim- ply to ascertain facts for our own guld- ance) is doubtless without foundation. That ciplomatic device has been applied with some success to the Venezuelan situation. American diplomacy may be crude and unexperienced, but it is not troubled with poverty of invention. Our bugaboo for Eng- land's benefit will not be used a second time in the case of Spain. —_++=____ Every thief in the country will sympa- thize with the burglars who expended so much energy to so little purpose at Rock- ville. With visions of a nice haul, those professional but unrequited toilers labored industriously on the post-office safe, and after hours of hard work they succeeded in making an entrance and extracting money and stamps to the value of about thirty-five dollars. ——_~+ +___ As between an illegally-constructed elec- tric light pole and an old and alreacy over- crowded or otherwise obstructed conduit, Washington chooses a new and roomy con- duit for 15th street wires. Let the muni- cipal authorities and the corporation get together on this basis. a ———+ ++ ___ Only one hyndred and twenty men were at work cn the city pest-office building to- day. ———_~+2____ No Further Information Needed. Tke cable announcement from Malrid that the Spanish government would resent the appointmeat of a commission by Pres- ident Cleveland to inquire into the condition o: affairs in Cuba is altogether probable. Why not? The step could not be taken with propriety at this stage of the revolt, and {f it were to be taken would deserve prompt and emphatic resentment. It would be an offensive proceeding, and, what is more, a useless one. : ‘There was @ time when the Prestdent might have informed himself by special cee cree peinmmerenecepei cnet fraceneeenlliarnaiaeeshcen coeaseneiesdeniferroriisaiees acacia biaararsemrtieair ames oi a affairs in Cube, and when he should have done sv. All of last summer and fall, when the stubborn and growing character of the révolt was more than plain and should have shown him that sooner or later this government would be obliged to take cognizance of it, the way was open to him. A secret mission, with- cut risk to anybody, could have been exe- cuted. The regulations of General Campos admitted of free passage, to and fro, be- tween the two camps. Any man of discre- tion, with or without a military education, cculd haye gene to the island, inspected it from end to end, and have returned here with all the information the President would have needed or could have desired. It is by no means certain that this was not suggested to the President. But now, of course, everything is chang ed. Not only would General Weyler's or- ders make a mission of any kind, secret or open, impossible, but the relations between Spain and the United States forbid even the serious suggestion of such a step. It is, anyhow, a vain thing to protend that the President, or Congress, needs any fur- ther information respecting affairs in Cuba to authorize the granting of belligerent rights to the insurgents. The size and the helplessness of the Spanish army on the island testify to the size and the power of the insurgent army, and as for the cause for the revolt, this government has all the infcrmation necessary to awaken the liveli- est sympathy of the people. This sym- pathy exists, and but for obstruction offer- ed in the Senate would sometime since have Leen officially expressed. It will be expressed in the end in spite of this obstruction. Those who have set for themselves the task of defeating the aspirations of the Cubans by withdrawing from them that to which they have the highest claim here will fail, and will -de- Serve to fail. They are awaiting no infor- taation. They may net so intend it, but their attitude is tantamount to a declara- tion that the matter, in any aspect, is not the business of the United States; that Spain owns Cuba, and may do with her own, both land and people, what she likes. —_~ es The only doubt that presents itself in con- nection with Mr. Cleveland's reported pref- erence for Mr. Carlisle as his successor is ® feeling of surprise over the selection of @ gentleman who is absolutely without prestige as a duck-hunter. ———————<-e2____ It may be some little time before presi- dential booms adopt the ordinary comm ial methods of issuing prospectuses and opel if bvoks for subscription to stock. ——— ‘This is the political season when the ex- Planation occupies a great deal more news- paper space than the original interview. ———_+ e = - The racing people are determined that St. Asaph shall lose as litule of its reputation for unsaintliness as possible. ——_-+e-+-_ ____ SHOOTING STARS. Politely Put. “There is one thing,” said a bright wo- man who has been visiting Washington, “that I must say im favor of the United States Senatevs. They are real gentlemen.” “And w. in your estimation, goes prin- ctpally to make up a reai gentleman?” “Oh, that question was settled lon It's the art ef doing nothing graceful; ago. By a Peaniless Young Man. If Mary had a little lamb, As poets oft declare, Lamb was the most expensive dish Upon the bill of fare. A Genuine Insptration. “When do you expect to have another in- spiration for a poem, Mr. Languid?" said the admiring young woman. “I have one new,” was the prompt re- spense. “Oh, isn’t that nice! Would you mind telling me what the inspiration is? I hope it is a powerful one.” “It is. One of the strongest I have had for some time. It's an offer from an editor of $5 per stanza.” A Boom a Ia Mode. “You must have a good deal to worry you just now,” said the presidential candidate's irtend. “f suppose you are tethered a good deal by Interviewers for opinions?” “Oh, no. My press agent attends to that." “But the expense of a campaign is some- thing pretty heavy.” “My ancial backer attends to the ex- penses.’ “But you have lots of little details to think about—like getting the brass bands to play ‘Hail to the Chief at just the proper point in the proceedings and hav- ing the American fag hung where you can point to it at an effective juncture.” “No. The stage manager and property man attend to those things.” “Well—excuse me—but would you mind telling me where you come In?” “I—oh, I just do the running for office.” The ret. ‘Twas first her eyes that won his heart; And next her airy wit Caused him to grieve when they must part— So true-love knots are knit. Yet laughing eyes and dainty jest, ‘Though potent in their way, Are not the means that serve her best In holding to her sway. Love lingers now, through years that make A havoe sad with others, For she can bake a batter cake That's better than his mother's. A Free Library for Washington. Wash. Cor. New York Times. That a public Itbrary, and a free one, would be a good thing for Washington is an assertion that needs no argument. The Library of Congress was intended for the Congress, not for a library of circulation. The employes in the departments are fur- nished the opportunity to get some books from the libraries provided for each of the departments, small affairs, made up in great part of fiction, and altogether amounting to so many repetitions. If the collections in these departmental libraries Were turned over to a -free lfbrary they would not amount to much. But to stop replenishing them would relieve the gov- ernment of an expense not contemptible in the aggregate. It is probable that the money expended for them in a year would more than supply a free library with the foreign periodical Nterature which is not to be found im ahy of the departmental li- braries or in the Congressional Library. It fs safe to say that if there were established such a free library as the promoters of the Washington library contemplate, it would become much more popular and useful to the people than és the Congressional Li- brary. The best use to which the Congres- sional Library is put is to help the mem- bers of the House and the Senate to for- tify themselves for speaking on any given subject that the members may decide to investigate and illustrate. There is much reason to fear that they do not put the li- ‘brary to any more thorough use than they have intimated by their action on the free Wbrary bill, for the study of the library would have inculcated a more catholic and tolerant spirit than has been brought to the discussion of the free library proposi- tion. The Senate has yet to pass on the matter, and it is probable that the mem- bers of that body will benefit by the com- ments made since the House passed the li- brary bill, with such vexatious cond‘tions to the taxpaying public. —_>eo__ Vermonters Not Small-Souled. From the Cambridge (Vt.) Transcript. We bel:eve Congressman Powers is too anxious just at the present time to court public sentiment, to intentionally misrep- represent his constituents. We believe that had the library bill been voted on by Pow- ers’ constituents they would have sus- tained it by a large majority. We do not believe that Powers is the only Represen- tative in Congress from Vermont who knows the sentiments of the people. We do Rot believe that the good people in Mr. Powers’ district are as small-souled, mean and stingy as Powers would make us out to be. We simply believe that Powers hon- estly erred in judgment. : Sole Importers of the : Manon Corset. This Corset is famous for its elegant finish and graceful design. It is acknowledged by the elite of Paris to be the very acme of Cor- set perfection. Manon Corsets come in white and black, in gztra long, jong, medium and short waist. ‘They are sll cut bas, full gored hips, and are made cf the best French coutille and Italian cloth, and bened shout with the best selected whalebone, and are handsomely trimmed with deep Ince. Manoa Corsets are Priced at $6.00, $6.25, $6.50, $0.75, $7.00, aa and $3.50. We ft and guarantee every R aq (a Corsets. Corsets. R. & G. makers are constantly sitiving to improve their model Corsets. The newest ideas and newest styles are first represented in R. & G, Corsets. We've just received a lot of one special mew sixle. It's an Extra-long-waist Corset, made of French coutille, in white and gray, trimmed em 2 side stecls each 5 droide Y Ty. 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All you need do is drop us a line and our estimator will come to you—with samples, ideas and prices. He will show you the best qualities _ of Scotch Holland, in the new effects—and Qpaques, too. We don’t believe there is a larger assortment anywhere than ours. The Ready-made Shades are good values. If your win- dows are average size we guess you can get satisfaction out of these. They are spe- cially worthful in make and material—and do not cost much-— 26-inch Opaywes—complete—29e. 38-inch Opaques—complete—48e. -inch Lace-trimmed—complete Oc. Regular size—complete—59e. 36-inch Lace aud Insertion trim- ‘med. te We put them up for you. { SeatoatenfonfongongeegeegepetbadeazonzenegensregeegrefesentoasentnadeneceosirceeseateatondoeeosedgeadeasoateredieteSetorzeatanlanenege on diprcen eegerrsrtzenresant creeps Hre> It won't be long now before the windows will be thrown open—and then the furniture ought to be put in summer dress. 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KS i-inch French Crotonne-37}%e. a yard. é 3¢-inch Decorative Burlap—1Se. a vend. ¢ a Crepes—lie. to Bde. a 3 yard. $ We picked these patterns # because of their intense effec- tiveness. Here is a rich assortment of New Sofa Pillows—richly covered in exclusive designs, and we guarantee the down filling to be of the best—$1 to $6.50. Lace Curtains that have just joined our assortment— Brussels—$6 to $75 x pair. White Irish Point—$3.25 to $12 a pair. Creme Irish Point--$3 to $25 « pair. Nottingham—Te. to $6.50 @ Pair. With a lot of French ideas in Chamber and Boudoir Cur- a a as es a ss i a $ tains that are special with & us, sSeeSeersettottondoneestetpsdesdedenientrnsentostrezantendoodeecoioereteabendentositsredeeseetenteetiareatentoateateageetederseatoasoateaceateseeseesedtoareateagbagesiasuageageeteeateateageeeseeteateaghagege It pays to be acquainted with our Upholstery Depart- ment. PERRY’S, “Ninth and the Avenue.” Established 13940, ‘Telephone 995. Sete LPL LEE “MARTIN WOLK, *”. 521 uth St. N. W. Philadelphia CAPONS. We've never son them finer, Big, lum, fender fowla, come to us every das. Sipping the © prices. ttage Market, 818 r4th St. mb23-m, w,f,20 SPORTING GOODS. The “Opening” of the Sporting Goods Department at the Palais Royal is opening people’s eyes. Many came to look this morning. = Remember, you are not asked to buy, only to look—and not only here, but elsewhere. Comparisons will tell you where is best for least. Men’s Goods. Bicycles, warranted one year. Suits, Knickerbocker. Hose, imported. Sweaters, all wool = $49.50 5 to $12 ++ die. to $2.50 -$1 to $4.50 For bicycles see Mr. McGinnis on fourth floor, For other Sporting Goods ask for Mr. Meetz, on ee Representatives of clubs are requested fo call. Ladies’ Gocds. Bicycles, warranted one year. seen ee IDO $10.98 to $18 ‘Tights, all kinds. + -Te to $9 Baglish Hove... -25e to $1.50 ‘Sweaters, all -$2.48 to $11 W. B. Corsets. $1 to $1.50 A Bold Statement. ©yTest the following statement by looking here and elsewhere—We claiin the Aztec Bicycles at $49.50 to be vastly superior to any practically as good as any $100 wheel. elsewhere at the price; to be the equal of any at $75; to be “Note that the actual cost of making the Aztec and the usual $100 wheel is very little different. It is the manner of selling that makes the retail price differ. {7Tho Aztec comes to rou, through us, at one lenp from the maker; the others finally reach you after the expenditure of vast cums in advertising and enormous commissions to agents—all of which you pay. That the cost of making the Aztec and the usual about the same is proved by the following specifications: Men’s ‘Aztec.’ Frame—Humber pattem. All connections sheet Steel thimbles; absolutely the most rigid and strongest frame made. Front Fork—Seamless tube drawn to an elliptical form. Wheels—28-inch; absolutely true. Bearings—Tool steel, cut from bar, tempered, ground and polished; removable ball ‘cases, 80 constructed as to give a three- polnt bearing. Tires—Morgun & Wright. Rims—Rock elm, interlocked. Spokes—Tangent, swagged, nickcled. Cranks—Round spring steel, dzawn and tap2red; Gi inch throw. Pedals—Kenstngton rat trap; dustproof. Handlebar—One plece second-growth hickory, or from seamiess steel tubing; dropped form und adjustable cork handles. Saddie—P. & M. Gear—G8 inches. Fittings—Tool tag, Wrench, O11 Can, Aig Pump and Repair Kit. Weight—Siripped, 23 pounds, Tread—Five inches. Price—$49. OF The ‘Arte the selling of $100 wheels. Dress Goods Dept. $1.35, $1.50 and $1.68 Novelty Suitings. $1.25 vd. Imported Wool Suitings, all kinds $1 Tallor Sultings, 30 Inches wide... and Sic sd. Wool Dress Goods, all styles 50c yd. Wool Dress Gocds, all styles. 10 per cent off all Binck Wool Dress Goods. 3ie yd. French Organdics, 1895 novelties. 2he yd. Sik and Weol Challies. - |. Duck, navy blue, fast color iz\%ye yd. Dimities.......-. We si. Percales, newest. Fast colo: 9c yd. Lustral, the new wash fabric. Silk Department. $1 yd. New Dresden and Persian Silks. Se yd. Gisce Taff ts Silks, all styles. 50c yd. China Silks. Forty shades. $1.50 yd. Trimmirg Velveta. All sha Tde yd. Velutina, 28 good as velvet... 10 ger cent off all Black Silks. Lining Department. | S02 yd. Best French Haircloth Lining... 20c yd. Best Rustie Percaline Lining. 16ce Percsle for 2c, 12\ye Percaline. 12%e Sel'rta, all s! Trimming Department. SOc yard Best Spangle Trimming, all colors. ISe yard Spangle Trimming, one row. $1.50 Jet Yokes, worth up to $2 $1 cach Battons, jewel and faficy. 3Se each Button, fet, metal, fancy 10 per cent off all Laces, X 10 per cent off all Embrotderies. 48c, 59¢ and Tc yard Persian Ribbons. 5c yard Persian Ribbans, second quality, 35¢ yard Black Double-face Satin Ribbons. 12c pair Dress Shields, all styles. 15e Princess Velveteen Skirt Binding. Se yard Mohair Gord Skirt Binding. Se Silk Belting. Per belt. Be pleces Silk Bone Casing. Ge dozen French Horn Bone, 9-incl Se card Swell Hooks and Hyes.. Millinery Department. $1.50 Untrimmed Hats, all new styles. 50c Untrimmed Hats, the new styles. 48e Ostrich Feather Plumes. 48¢ Flowers, choice of all kinds. 25 Flowers. Noue excepted. Suit and Wrap Dept. $22.50 English Piaid ‘Touring Costumes. $21 $15.00 Cloth Sults, none excepted......... $14.98 Storm Serge Sults, black and navy. §6.98 Separate Skirts, cloth and serge... $1.48 Shirt Walst, grass linen and others. 98¢ “Derby” Shirt Waists, all styles. $5.98 Spring Jackets, tan cloth $5 Spring Jackets, black cloth...... $20 Imported Jackets, French end English $10.98 Cashmere Tea Gown, very elaborate. $2.08 “Princess” Cashmere Tea Gowns. P48 $1.69 Novelty Wrappers of imported gingham. $1.49 59¢ Ze Boys’ Shirt Walsts, laundered. 45c Boyan’ Shirt Waists, well made $2.98 Ladies’ English Tan Mackintoshes,double Ovpe - $2.79 $1.98 Lad! ‘ntoshes, capes.§1.79 $1.45 Misses’ Waterproof Circulars...........§1.29 Underwear Depts. $1 & $1.25 Cotton and Cambric Undergarments.87c and 75e Underwear, all styles. Ge 39e Cotton and Cambrie Undergarments. §7.50 Taffeta Silk Skirts, all styles. $1.98 Black Moreen Skirts... 0c Gingham Skirts, full width. 19¢ Swiss Ribbed Vests, spring welght. B5e Swiss Ribbed Vests, extra Minish. 85c Swiss Ribbed Vests and Pants.. $1.25 “Palais Royal” Corsets, 1896 improved. .$1.10 Te Coutil Corsets, extra long, six hooks... 249 Hosiery Department. Ze Fast Black and Russet Hose..... ‘36c Fast Black Hose, medium and light. 49c Black and Russct Lisle Hose.... ‘98c Paris Novelty Hose, all styles $1.75 Silk Hose. Actual value, $2. 18¢ Children’s Black Hose, all sizes... 5c Boys and tris’ Heavy Ribbed Hove S0c Boys’ Heavy English Ribbed Hose. Stationery Department 19¢ pound Writing Paper, 100 shoets.........-14¢ 2c boxes Hurd’s Writing Paper........ Ie 15c quire Demming’s Cloth-fintsh Writing Paper.9c UGe Novels. Publicter's price, 50c..........! ‘20 per cent off Bivivs, Prayer Books, Hymaals, $100 wheels is Women’s “Aztec.” Frame—Double tube, gracefully curred and braced for strength. Front Fork—Scamless tube drawn form. Wheels—-28-inch; absolutely t-ue, Bearings—Tool steel, cat from ground and polishad; cases, 80 constructed as point bearing. Tires—Morgan & Wright. Rims—Rock elm, interlockod. Spokes—Tangent, swagged, nickeled. Cranke—Round spring steel, drawa and tapered; G-inch throw. Pedals—Keasington rat trap; dustproof. Handiebar—One piece second-growth hickory, or from seamless steel tubing: dropped form and adjustable cork handles, Saddle—P. & M. x Gear—63 inches. Fittings—Tool Bag, Wrench, Oil Can, Air Pump and Repair Kit. Weight—Strippe pounds. Tread—Five in-hes. Price--§49.50. to an elliptical tar, tempered, removable bail 10 give a three- " at $49.50 is guaranteed for one year and under the same conditions as govern THE “OPENING” PRICES. The complimentary prices of the Annual Spring “Opening” are con- tinued by request until Wednesday, March 25. Fancy Goods Depts. $1.50 “Palais Royal” Kid Gloves, all styies..$1.23 $1 Kid Gloves, warranted, tried on. Se Kid Gloves, 4 pearl buttons..... 25e Manckerchiefs, all styles $1 Handkerchiefs. Some wo: $1.25 Jewelry. AU latest noveities. Se Jewelry, Belt Buckies, ete. 0c Jewelry, Including real gold pi Bde, 59e and GSe Pocket Books, ete..... 25c Shopping Bags. Superior. 19¢ Leather Belts, latest style. 88e Fans, sk and ganze. 25e Feather Fans, all colors. 35e ounce “Diplomacy,” the mew perfumery....24¢ 10e Tetlow's Swansdewn Face Powder..........6¢ Paraso! Department. $15 Paris Novelty Parasols, all kinds. and Biack Brocade Parasols. » Mourning and Dresden Pai 68 Ombre Stripe Silk Parasols. 2.25 Silk Parasols, all style $2 Carriage Shades, all styles. $1.89 08 Silk Uucbrellus, steel rod,{mported sticks .$3.79 silver $2.98 Silk Umbrellas, men's, handles “ $2.79 $1.98 Umbrellas, men’s and ladi 8-$1.89 $1.49 Gloria Silk Umbrellas, men's spd ladies’.98e trimmed Housefurnishings. $1.25 yard Satin Damask Table Linen. 08 dozen 3 Napkins to match... $1 yard Table Linen, 72 inches wide. %e yard Irish Table Damask, all linen. $1 dozen Napkins, all linen... 25e Huck Towels, 20x42 inches. i2%e Linen Huck Towels, 36 inches. 15e Crush, best quality, all Mnen.. $1.50 Silkolire Comfortables, cotton filled $15 Carlsbad China Dinner Set, 100 pices. $12.95 Dinner and Tea Set, 112 plecea...... BSc Tete-a-tete Tea Set, 10 pieces, decorated. S5e China Sugar and Cream Set...... $2.75 Decorated Chamber Set, 10 pieces. 20c Hanging Match Box, Dresden China. 9Se Syrup Pitcher, genuine cut glass. ‘50c Sugar Sifter, real cut gicas.. 29c Individual Butters, real cat glass. boc Brees Bint Cuges, with fittings. 2e Family Scales, guaranteed accurate. $1.48 Carpet Sweeper, genulne Bissel... $1.40 Ges Stove, with two double purners. 79e OM Stoves, two wicks 49c Step Ladders, three feet high. SOc Ash Sifter, with cover. $1.25 1c yard Figured Silkoline, 36 Art Department. 19¢ Collar and Cuff Bags, stamped. 35e Duck Laundry Bags, tinted. 20¢ Stamped Bureau Scarfs, 72 inches. 19¢ Table Cove-a, tinted...... 89e All-linen Barean Scarfs, stamped. 85e Hemstitched Squares, pure linen. Children’s Department $7.50 Baby Carriages, 1896 styles....... $2.68 Infants’ New Long Cashmere Coats. $1.88 Cloth Reefers, sizes 2 to 6 years. 0c Nainsmk and Gingham Dresses. $1.50 Dimity Dresses, 3 to 9 years. 25e Mull and Sitk Caps, lace ruche. $1 Caps and Hats, all styles... Kindergarten Mat and three skeins We Misses’ French Qoutil Corsets. $1 Kid Gloves, misses’ and boys’ 2%e Fast Black Hose, all. sixs. 85e Ribbed Balbriggan Vests and~ Pants. 45e Shirt Walsts for boys... 48c Books for children of all ages. Se Picture Books, all kinds.. Men’s Department. $1 Light-weight Wool Shirts and Drawers....S9e $1 Medium-weight Natural Wool Garments. S0c Ribbed Balbziggan Shirts and Drawers. $1 Neglige Shirts, 1896 spring style Te Best Satcen Sh’rts. Soe Cheviot and Sateen Shirts. ‘Te Night Shirta special cut......... 50c Night Shirts, fast color trimming. ‘50c Imported Half Hose, spring styles. RERERoER 2c Half Hose, six pairs for. $1 We Suspenders, latest and best 4c ‘25e Suspenders, light, but strong. 19¢ 0c Scarfs, include the new patent krot. ttc $1 Dogekin Gloves, warrcnted. Ste $1.50 Kid Gloves, warranted. 1.33 $1.98 All-sitk Umbrcllas, all styles. 1.89 $1.49 Gicria Silk Umibrelins, all styles. 28 THE PALAIS ROYAL, G and Eleventh Streets -. ‘A. LISNER. Eiphonzo Youngs Oo. About Mackerel—You can buy Mackerel at some shops for 5 cents each—We've got cheap ones, too— as also the medium grades—Then, again, we have Mackerel at fifty cents each—They’re worth seventy- five—G-r-e-a-t big fat ones—as white as chicken meat and fully as tender— You should see them whether you buy or not—They are unu: Elphonzo Youngs Co., Wholesale and Retail Grocers, 428 Ninth Street, bet. D and E. wing to the inclement weather of last week, we shall continue to give a fine CARRIAGE ROBE FREE!— with every Baby ‘ Carriage sold this week—and this week ONLY. We shal! also renew our offer of a $15 Heywood Carriage for $10-~ - cash or credit— Robe included. CXXXEREREEE ES « * » at Everything known to housekeeping—on easy weekly or monthly payments— no notes or interest. Carpets made and laid free. No charge for waste in matching figures. Grogan’s [XRERKRRARRERARARUR EMR AARAEERR AK KERE AE . | * i 7 S : MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, le {st 810-821-823 Seventh street nw. i Ig) mn22Sid Between 1 and T ate, ‘| Ripans Tabules. An old gentleman in New York city, ‘Whose temper ts somewhat Irascible, says, concemming Ripams Tabules: always keep a box In the drawer of my desk, and when I find that ine discussion with a caller, I am beginning to get angry, I take a Tabule. If I do this I avold a disordered stomach, If I do not I often have a headache and go liome depressed with fatigue Sometimes, if the man I am talking with is really a pretty good fellow, I give him a Tabule also, Two taken tm this way invsrishly sweeten the temper, compose the stomach and a preserre friendship.” Ripans Tabules are sold by druggists, or by mafl If the price (0 cents a box) ts sent to The Ripams Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce st., New Yoo Sample vial. 10 cents. STOSIOS AOS SOSH LOSS SSO SOS SSOS a Jno. A. Hamilton, Receiver. st and Less 3For Groceries, &c. Receiver’s Sale. —— THIS ste otters a great oppor —— tunity to buy FINE GROCHER- TES, Wines and Cigars CHEAP. ‘This is the way prices run: Marrowfat Peas “Triangle” Brand Cor California Apricots, California Cherries California Asparagus Armour's White Lavel Soups Sulder’s Columbia Soups Kenny's Col. River Salmou Doxsee’s Clam Julce.. 3-lb, cans Clam Qhowder Joe Wright's Cigors, per bundrod Champagnes and Whiskies. Imp. Dry Monopole. ats., $27 case. 3 i J 3 Finch’s Golden Weilding Whisky. .$8.00 doz, Old Crow Whisky. -$10.00 dos. Mt. Vernon “Old Ry: $11.00 dos. james L. Barbour & Son, 614-616 Penna. Avenue. John A. Hamilton, Receiver. mh23-0d e4oe4 live Oil. Large Bottle -"= = $1.00. TO-KALON os 614 14th St. "Phone 998. nh23-208 Choice Caramels, ‘The candy lover's favorite—Cara- IDERI SOE DIIGGDOG FSD SFOS mels. A asacrtment fresh for ‘Toesday. nicest favors—choco- 25C late, vanilla, ete., in plain end wut. Ma ‘pare, ma- POUND, SIT | 2% Choice Candi GILL’S Misc mb23-14d e,