Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1896, Page 6

THE EVENING: STAR ‘SATURDAY, DECEMBER 412, 1896-24 PAGES, THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. _ SATURDAY.......... December 12, 1896. CROSBY S. NOYES. . THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circulation much more than three times-as large that any other paper, morning event: ublished im Wi ne tor As a News and Advertising Medium it has no competitor. &7 1m order te avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should mot be addressed to any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Bditorial or Business Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpose. The Inaugural Ball. ‘The question of the use of the Library building for inaugural ball purposes Is, un- fortunately, not settled by a demonstration of the right of the American people to use their own as they see fit. The nation could undoubtedly utilize the rotunda of the Capi- tol as a round-house for government rail- Toads, or the Washington Monument as the rhaft of some government factory. But when the question concerns the temporary disposal of a structure erected for the hous- ing of the Congressional Library Congress is reasonably sure to assert and to make good the assertion: “We are the people.” Since Congress seems in truth to be author- ized by the American people to speak for them in this matter, it will not be wise for the inaugural managers, if they should think that the Library location {s the best, to demand the building, as some have al- ready done, in the name of the American people. Their task will be to convince Congress that the building is the best available for inaugural purposes, and that it is so much better than the Pension Building that any slight damage which might be done to the decorations should be disregarded in the desire to make the inauguration the great- st possible success. They must approach Congress with an argument and not a de- mand. It is also foolish to claim that no place is tco good for the people to use for inau- gral purposes. If the people have built a structure adapted to library uses, and em- bellished for such use, which is thereby rendered unfit for reception, dining room and ball-room purposes, that building is too good to be put to the latter uses even by the American people themselves. It is vain to argue that there will not be vandals among the vast crowd collected in an Inaugural ball room. The American people, without distinction of class, tend to vandalism cf the kind to be apprehended. When our divines deface the Washington Monument, and wealthy, respectable and even distinguished visitors disfigure for souvenirs the statues, the tomb, and the Mt. Vernon nome of the Father of his Country, what can be safely set down as sccred from the touch of the vandal hand of the great American people? ee Join the Issues. The District Commissioners will probably be able to comply with the request of the Senate District committee to make a prompt report on the bills now pending be- fore them relating to the abolishment of grade crosssings in this city. There is no lack of information at the District building relating to these important questions, which have been considered for many years. The cause of recent delay in regard to the Pennsylvania road has been the. im- possibility of complete agreement between the Commissioners and the road's engineers on the matter of the extent of track depres- sion, but negotiations on the subject have doubtless progressed now to the point where the issue can be definitely joined be- tween the two parties in interest, leaving Congress to reach a decision on the merits of the case. Certainly everything should be done to make action on the case at this session possible, for procrastination and de- lay are directly in the interest of the rail- road companies, which are content with present conditions as compared with the ideal systems of terminal trackage, even at the expense of some degree of inconyen- ience. The B! and O. contends stouily for @ double viaduct plan on the ground of engineering duticulties in the way of a single structure. he Commissioners and the citizens believe that the latter plan is possible and desirable and thus the con- tention reaches a decided point at once. Further consideration of both these cases would probably aeveiop no new facts, and as long as the Senate committee is disposed to reach a conciusion this winter there Seems to be no reason why it shouid not accommedated. : soe A Friendly Visit. Mrs. Lydia Dominis, better known as the former queen of Mawati, is in this country on an unexpected tour and the of gussip are now awag over the Ues of her‘errand. For once in her life Mrs. Dominis is discreet. She announces no motive for making the journey, declares no plans, and, in fact, intimates that she has not yet d& wed what she is here tor. She is, however, coming at once to Wash- ington. It is mteresting to hear the an- ement made from the White House just at this juncture of the formation of Plans for a presidential ducking trip, yet the President can scarceiy hope to remain in seclusion throughout all of Mrs. Dominis’ stay in America. She has shown herself to be a woman of considerable determina- tion, gnd if she has decided to call upon her “great and good friend” of the White House she may be depended upon to find a Way, in spite of all obstacles. tongues probabili- oe it is-hoped that the gentlemen who make the rext tariif! will be able to guarantee that it will give satisfaction longer than its predecessors. toe If the Fifty-fourth Congress succeeds in Going away with the local grade crossings nobody will dare assert that it has ex- isted in vain. a eee Mr. Hornblower’s troubles about being misquoted started with that city directory episode. ——_~+ +2 —___ Standing on the Platform. Strange as it may seem, there are mea who supported the republican presidential ticket om the St. Louis platform who now insist that no tariff bill proper should be prepared. Their plan is to pass a bill pro- viding merely in some lump sum for the deficiency created by the Wilson bill. When reminded that such a step would not re- deem the promise of the St. Louis plat form, they shrug their shoulders and reply, “Oh, that was for campaign purposes. There are others who openly advocate Gropping” all discussion of bimetallism. When reminded that the republican party is pledged to an effort to promote an inter- national agreement on that subject they reply, “Oh, that was before the money issue took definite form in the campaign. After the democrats committed themselves vnequivocally to free coinage at 16 to 1 as an independent act by this government, the issue was changed. The republicans then stood for the gold standard, and they should continue to stand for it. Any talk by them mow about bimetallism simply plays into the hands of the Bryanites. Let's go on &s we are now going, leaving things gradu- ally to right themselves under the general irspiration of republican victory.” “Strange as it may seem” ts the proper phrase with which to refer to this matter. The men wMo aré advocating these things are quite incapable of violating a personal obligation. Their word ts good wherever they are known. They all of their The Busy Corner, 3 prop fotation party id ae recuse mente te at Witty-tourth| 8th and Market Space. * ~ 3 great need for rigidly eorrect conduct in| Congress began. Especial interest was felt party affairs. “It’s politics,” or “All par-{ in the part of the President's message de- S. KANN, SONS & CO. that,” or * People understand | voted to Cube and the question of Ameri- cpiutt thee easbebtt oe eetbiee ok. | ear tareimaceren ‘The estimates of appro- ° oe a ployed te explain, and apparently to justify, | priations for the fiscal year ending June Hit orl SS. any “fine work” after the battle is won. | 30, 1898, amounted to $421,718,970. Three 4 These men are mistaken. There ts need | sets of vigorous resolutions for Cuban. in- ae Se TO MAKE A. TERRIBLE BAC. for the iterdl redemption of the promises | ependence were introduced ‘by Senators | NG hyn Woy Gotta SWernbn “SH made by the republican party*in the St.j Cameron, Mills and Call. ‘The Senate, 35| WHOLE SEASON. IN ORDER a ae Louis piatform. The issues upon which | to 21, adopted motion by Senator Allen, | SHELVES poy ay Re PTS that party conducted {ts national cam-| populist, to take up the Dingley tariff bill; TO BEATER. OUR CUTTING Wi. paign were not at any time changed during | Mr. Aldrich moved. to recommit the bill, eee ute attr eS Ke the campaign. The battle was won on these | ®7d_ this motion wes pending when the | MO Ay. DeceNien : morning hour expired. The House passed a bill to secure to musical compositions the same measure of protection under the copy- right law as is now afforded productions ofa dramatic character, and a bill to prohibit the sale of liquor in the Capitol buildimg. The silver republican Senators refrained from attending a party caucus, and Senator Dubois sent in his resignation as secretary of the caucus. The'report of the interstate commerce commission showed that the net earnings of 652 rail- roads during the past year were $368,675,047. it was announced that the State Depart- ment had negotiated an extradition treaty with Argentine and the Orange Free State. issues as promulgated at St.- Louis, and for the victors to undertake to change them now would be to invite, and almost cer- tainly to meet, disaster. There is a greater menace than Bryan- ism. If the people of this country shall ever lose, and have good reason to lose, all faith in the sincerity of their poUtical leaders; if they find themselves played ‘upon by phrase sharps at conventions and thimbleriggers in law-making bodies; if they are promised bread before election, and receive only a stone after election, the cH 3 z ‘The first on the list* Are Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Wraps.. Our regular after holiday reductions offered you now. LADIES’ BLACK CHEVIOT AND BEAVER CLOTH JACKETS, HIGH ROLLING COLLAR AND SHIELD FRONT, STIL BEARING OUR $5.00 PRICE, To go at $2.98. LADIES’ BLACK BOUCLE AND TAN CHEVIOT JACKETS, NEW TELLA COLLAR, LARGE SLEEVES, FRENCH BACK, STILL BEARING OUR $7.50 PRICE, republic’s jig will soon be up. Once -the Richard Crnbe 3 bere eaber ane. To go at $3.98. - fmpression becomes fixed that the race is| cated unity and. harmony, and said a mu-| LADIES’ TAN’ COVERT, CURLY es to the “slick” and the battle to the insin- cere, the policies advocated by Mr. Bryan will, in comparison, be matters of small consequence. The republicans are making not only a conscientious but a business-like atart. The Senate caucus takes up the question of bimetallism by interrational agreement, and the ways and means committee of the House the question of general tariff re- vision. Both of these steps were promised to the people in the party's name. The confidence of the people is therefore further Solicited, and will be further bestowed only on condition that the party shows itself worthy. ———~-+2s____ Giving Ear to the People. nicipal campaign must not -be fought ‘on national issues. The Virginia court of ap- Peals decided the mandamus case of Jacob Yost, claiming to be elected Congressman from the tenth district, in his favor. At Lexington, Mo., Jesse Winner and James Nelson were lynched for the murder of Mrs. Winner and her two babies. The Woman's National Indian Association held its ses- sions in New York. Marie Barberi; who was found guilty on a former trial of the murder of a man who had promised to marry her, was acquitted by a New York jury on a second trial. The monitor-ram Puritan was put in commission at the Brooklyn navy yard. A banquet was held at Philadelphia in honor of Col. Alexander K. McClure’s fiftieth anniversary in jour- nalism. The National Civil Service Reform League held its annual meeting in Philadel- phia. Stephen A. Dutton was convicted in New York of swindling Mrs. AND MIXED BOUCLE JACKETS, La’ STYLE AND FINISH, STILL BEARING OUR $19.00 PRICE, To go at $5.00. LADIES’ FINE IMPORTED KERSEY ANI BLACK WOUSTED JACKETS, SATIN LINED THROUGHOUT, ats MADE, BEARING OUK $812.60 PRI To go at $7.98. __ HIGH-CLASS Ix. TAN NOVELTY JACKETS I) a: Ki VERT, MIXTURES AND BLACK AND COLORED BOUCLES, MADE FROM IMPORTED ‘HOF SUPERIOR QUALITY AND FINISHED T- TAILOR-MADE STYLE, STILL ‘$15.00 AND $20.00 PRICES, To go at STO S0 LADIES’ 'URLY ASTRACHAN Gal THIBET FUR TRIMMING. STILL BEARING OU! $8 PRICE. : To go at $500. — LADIES’ SILK SEAL PLUSH ea = Mar: 3 PU! IMMED, SILK LIN Upon his return from a visit to Canton | A. Godfrey and her daughter out of Wash. | er eT eee ED SSR #10 Senator Lodge described the freedom of maton be there poe Canoes The | PRICE. T t $5.08 access to Mr. McKinley, and the patient at- | f.,08_0f the week included Col. John R. 10 SOrat P57 tention which the President-elect gave to | F<HOWS: district attorney of New York, and EEFERS, MADE OF ~ MIXED CHILDREN’S RI ! AND TWO-TONE BOUCLE, ELEGANT, SOBEY GARMENTS, THAT ARE STILL BEARING OUR $5 AND $6 PRICES, To go at $2.98. These are but few of the many sac- rifices which we have made. Every garment in this department has been marked down from 25 to 50 per-cent. WILL MAKE AN te AND DESIRABLE GIFT. The next on the list are: Blankets and Comforts. 10-4 GRAY BLANKESS, SOFT AND, FLEECY, John B. Laboutsse, ex-president of the cot- ton exchange of New Orleans. Foreign. Four hundred’ persons perished in the wreck of the steamship Salier, on the Span- ish coast. Gen. Antonio Maceo and Fran- cisco Gomez, son of Gen. Maximo Gomez, were reported by the Spanish to have been killed in Havana province. Opposition -de- veloped in Venezuela to theeratification of the agreement between the United States and Great Britain relating to the boundary adjustment. Advices from the Philippine Islands indicated that the insurgents were increasing in the provinces, and that the even the most inconsequential of his callers. Mr. Lodge was pleased with what he saw. It argued to him good results to the coun- try from the presence of such a man in the White House. While it is true that the President of the United States cannot keep open house and see everybody who calls, it is also true that he sees altogether too little of every- day people. His duties are exacting, and he is forced to give a good deal of time to men in high office. This in a large measure shuts out the rank and file, and deprives the President of the opportunity of gather- Founded | On Fact! Wm. [1. Galt & Co. for The statement we've so often made ~ that “Ceres” Flour: makes the best Cakes, Pastries and Bread, &c, is not a theory—it’s a fact found- ed on fact! You should Guide To The Stere. Clocks, Plated Ware, Glassware, Canarins and Ca; furnishings, Bric-a-brac, Confectioner’. be careful in making First Floor:——fisiut Cares. | your Kmas cakes and Mackinteshes, Handkeninne” roan | Goods, Vans, Photo Albams, Fram: ollet Articles, , Sewebry, Te Pertume Gloves, "Rric-a-brac, Kibbons, Hosiery” Galt 3 ‘s | EeIRs, Galters, Nota, “Ben's | 2 Piet » Dr pecond Floor: ae —_ Laces, Boas, “Neckwear, Table’ Linea, Bedwear, stutinery, rt Fars, Wraps, Cos- Aprons, he Mow Shi s Ghitdren's Wraps, Dresees aud Outils: * Furniture, Por- Fourth Floor: "iene Chivaine, Draperies, | Rugs, Table Cash: fons, Trunks, ‘frigerators, ‘Baby Car —is used—otherwise you - The Palais Royal. Our guide to the store will suggest what to give Xmas Presents. The hints to our visitors are equally worth noting. The list of “bargains” will save you time and money. Hints To Visitors. | Between vow and Christmas are but ten shopping days... .History repeats fteelf....The anpnal “rush | mence Monday... .Hints:—Leax ing during the morning hours ficors besides the first floor. wit com- | crowd Pour | Wait tor | the elevators to be emptied befére en- | tering... Shoppers’ Ianch for 10 cents | on basement floor....Dun't delay tur | ther If you require initials on dmirel | las, Jowelrs, plated ware, or mame on Pocket book, Bible, ete... Ladies” par. | Jor, WIM services of mald, first floor heloouy...Parcels and wraps checket And questions answered at Buresu of Information on first floor, northwest comer....Articles selected laid aside, delivered when and where you say... Selections for presentation ultably | Boxed free of charze....Gloves ex changed after Christmas, so that you may guess bis or ber size, are not sure of their being the best! All housekeepers whose bread, ~cakes, pastries, i Why? &c., you have admired so Heaien : much use “Ceres” Flour. Why not use “Ceres” Flour yourself? “Ceres” Flour sold by all: grocers —we only wholesale it. Men’s Umbrellas. $6. $8.98 and $9.96 for English Silk Umbrel- °2~ las. Some with ivory and horn handles, representing dogs, foxes, etc. Others with sold silver handles. Some of 14-karat gold. Made for the jewelry trade—intended to retail at $10, $15 and $18 each. G5 for Teht-rolling—Toothpick—Umbrelias, with S horn and wood handles, plain and trimmed with sterling silver and 14-karat gold. Regular prices are $6.50 and $7.50 $ & for the usual $5 Spun Silk Umbrellas. 3+ OE Tight-rolting on steel rods. Handles of natural woods, plain and with silver deposit. In- itlals engraved or carved, free. $2 98 & the usual $4 Spun Silk Umbrevlas. . Steel rods. Handies of imported English Wholesalers, ist & Ind. Ave. ing at first hand the drift of sentiment | State of affairs was getting worse. A con- Reduced from 75 to 49c. Woods, on which imitials will be carved. Extra ference of protectionists was held in Lon- FANCY BORDERS. = a pair. ETS. cz about public questions in that quarter. 10-4 HEAVY WHITE WOOL BLANKETS. CXEXEEEREEEMUCECES EC IEEEE don; James Lowther, who presided, said there was a rapidly increasing sentiment in Great Britain in favor of protection. The government of Germany notified the Chinese government that Hwang Tsum Hsien, selected to represent China as min- ister to Berlin, would not be received. Over ene hundred persons were buried by the collapse of a large building in Jeres, Spain. In England and America there was pub- lished a report that the powers had arrived at an understanding to enforce reform in Turkey. The trial of the journalists charged with slander in Berlin ended in three being sentenced to imprisonment, two fined and one acquitted; Baron von Tausch, commis- sioner of detectives of Berlin, was arrested as a result of the disclosures of the trial. The deaths included Prof. Emil Wolf, an au- thority on chemistry; and Alfred Nobed, the “inventor. of ‘nitro-glycerine. In the District. Mr. Charles J. Bell was named as chair- man of the iraugural committee and pro- ceeded with the work of organization, naming his associates and appointing chair- men of subcommittees. The District Com- missioners submitted their annual report to the President; annual reports were also presented by the superintendent of chari- ties and the president of the board of trus- tees of the feform school for boys. , Phe Senate District committee held its. first In this country popular sentiment must always be reckoned with after_as well as before election; and the Chief Executive who keeps himself best informed as to its drift is always best assured of success in office. Mr. Jefferson, although a bookish man, with strong predilection for specula- tive philosophy, kept very close to tne people and was very greatly instructed by them. Mr. Lincoln, as far as possible, gave preference to those whom he characterized as “the plain people.” He had sprung from that class, and even as President continued to honor it. The closest students of his career and character ascribe his great suc- cess in office to his ability to assimilate the impressions and suggestions of the every- day man. By putting those alongside the Impressions and suggestions of the high official with an axe to grind, and those of the student with a theory to expound, he was able to strike a safe and workable balance. It may be said, without spirit of captious- ness, that had Mr. Cleveland given more heed to representative sentiment in this country he would have been saved from several annoying blunders. The people from the first were right about Hawai. Reduced from $2.00 to $1.19. 11-4 CALIFORNIA SILVER GRAY BLANKETS. Reduced from $2.50 to $1.98. 10-4 ALL-WOOL RED BLANKETS. Reduced from S300) to $2.00, = XTRA HEAVY QU N A ELLA BLASKBIS, BORDERS PINK, BLUE, RED AND GOLD. to $3.98. er Reduced-from $5. LARGE SIZE DOW: CO! FRENCH SATEEN thromee 5G. Reduced from $5.00 to $3.98. 10 BALES WHITE COTTON-FILLED COM- FORTS, SATEEN COVERING. Reduced from $1.50 to 98c. EXTRA SIZE, EXTRA HEAVY, WHITE oaUCHET SPREADS: MARSEILLES PATTERNS. Reduced om $150 to Ce ED OA }LLES READS, iN FACED. FULL Se TTEnNS ALL OVER OR MEDALLION CENTER. Reduced from $4.00 to $2.69. Will maken elegant and D, desirable gift. “-~~ Silks. °° 1% Our Silks at our prices will make i sive gifts. ees 8 ES EVENING WEAB PINK, NILE, WHT AAVENDER, BLUE, ROSE, C. us Poe eeeececceoe taeeting of the session and decided to press | Any, “EROCADE SATIN’ DUCHESS, * z ahead of him about | the grade crossing bills. The central relief | WouTII $1 A YARD, AT...0...--. anes ria, They are still ahead of him | committee met and organizea for the win- | \WE ARE SELLING) 2LiNCH BLAC ‘ criemueis Te anes Seas ter charity work. The annual conventions | DUCHESS, | 24-1XCH IMPORTED BLACK GHOS | ¢ as to Cuba, although he shows signs of | were held here of the American Anti- CR ee Gut EACH KIND OF SU-| ¢! coming around to their side. He has seen | Saloon League and the Non-Partisan Wo- PERIOR. “AND WORTH $1.89 * cS man’s Christtan Temperance Union. Po- liceman Curry was exonerated by a coro- ner’s jury for the killing of London Shears; indignation was widely and openly ex- pressed among the colored citizens. John W. Belt, clerk of the Prince George's coun- ALITY during his stay In the White House too oman little of the every-day, unofficial man, and, therefore, has missed a very profitable source of wholesome, if somewhat homely, information and suggestion. He has been LING FOR UNDERSKIRTS oR HH DOUBLE-WARP TWO-TONE BE TAFDETAS, IN PIN AND HAIR: eS, IN A LARGE Gi, WORTH $1.4 YD., aT. 5OC. SLING 24-1N CHINA é area repel WE ARE CH COLORED : alled in by his duties, by the politicians, | tY @4d.), circuit court, died in this city. SILK, SUITABLE FOR FAN WOR! IN 19¢. | = eS ee : WE ARE 'SELLING "19-INCH “CHANGEABLE | $ to advice. SHOOTING STARS. R HLBE FOR JACKET AND yg, | ° If Mr. McKinley starts in by trusting S, WORTH 20c., AT...... . Slightly Ambiguous. “What I want,” said the lawyer, “is to prove that my client is mentally deficient.” ertainly,” replied the expert.” ‘here wen't be the least trcuble in showing that, so long as he has employed you as his lawyer.” All silk patterns put up in fancy boxes, if so desired, without extra charge. : Dress Goods Follow in the same channel, and heavy and medium-weight Cloakings must stand the sacrifice also. DRESS GOODS EN CLOTH AND FANCY WOOL MIXTURES. WORTH AS HIGH AS 49c. A YARD. To go at 25c. CLASS NOVELTY EF- VIDE. WORTH AS the people and by keeping in touch with them and fully informed as to thetr views and wishes, his power and success in office will increase steadily. ——_ + = —__ Spain's Chivalry. In the last few days bonfires have blazed in every town of Spain, and rejoicing and shouting crowds have paraded the streets. In Havana General Weyler has been car- ried in triumph, while bands played and flowers were strewn in his pathway. Way cown in Tangier even there has been a celebration. All of which should mean that the revolution in Cuba has been suppressed, but it does not. It only means that Spain has been rejoicing over the supposed death of one man, Antonio Maceo, whom it has been accustomed to term a mere brigand. The boasted chivalrous spirit of Spain has evidently degenerated to the vanishing point, and is more of a hoary tradition than was the order of knighthood when Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, when the nation arises in its might, parades the streets, burns red fire and strews flowers; not on account of the end of war, not on news of a great victory, where brave men fought, triumphed and died, not even be- cause of an individual deed of heroism, but simply and solely because, one, Antonio Maceo, according to the popular belief, was shot and killed in a foray and his corpse dragged a mile or so tied to the tall of a horse. ———_~++2+—____ Naval Militia, There is ro reason why a battalion of naval militia should not be organized in the District, and to this end it is to be hoped that Congress will give prompt attention to the bills that have been introduced in both houses authorizing such an enterprise. Washington has bullt up an excellent national guard that is considered represen- Comparison. A promise, like yoh gyahments, Should be handied wif gre’t care. Ef yoh makes it in er hurry, Hit am likely not ter wear. DRESS rs, ;00DS IN_ HIG FECT AND 40 INCE .A Spirited Interview. “And you asked her father for her hand?” “Yes.” “Was he violent?” “Very. He said I must be an idiot to think of such a thing.” “What did you reply?” “I told him that of course he knew his own family better than I did, but that 1 was willing to take my chances.” To go at 30c. DRESS GOODS IN SILK PLAID MIXTURES, I PORTED ROUGH AND SMOOTH NOVELTH AND eee CHEVIOTS. WORTH AS HIGH AS $1 A. YARD. To go at 49c. DRESS GOODS, 45 AND 48 INCHES WID! NEARLY EVERY PIECE SILK MIXED, AN. U: LIMITED VARIETY OF PATTERNS. WORTH AS HIGH AS $1.50 A YARD. To go ARDS TO THE PIECE, THE SAME OF GOODS WHICH WE HAVE BEEN SELLING AT SUCH WONDER PRICES. PUT UP IN HANDSOME BOXES, $5.00 A PATTERN. ACTUALLY WORTH 300 ASSORTED DRESS PATTERNS OF SEVEN YARDS, IN ALL-WOOL AND SILK AND- WOOL MIXTURE, PUT UP IN A HANDSOME 63 BOX, AT. - 73 WORTH a = We will also furnish boxes for Dréss Goods from 39¢. up: EVERY PIECE OF DRESS GOODS MENTIONED HERE WILL. MAKE AN ELEGANT AND DESIRA- BLE PRESENT. a 4 Useful Holiday Presents. On our 34 floor. 1,000 Dress Patterns, best Indigo Print, 5c. a yard. ; 600 Dress Patterns, best fancy prints, 5c. a yard. Discouraging. “I don't blame the young people for get- ting discouraged,” the old gentleman with white side whiskers remarked. “It seems utterly impossible for them to please in some cases.”” i “What makes you think that?” inquired lis wife. “A conversation which [ heard. Two wo- men were talking about their respective daughters. One of them said she was greatly disappointed; that her daughter was a good cake baker, but she couldn’t play the piano. And the other mother said that she'd be one of the proudest people in the world if her daughter could only cook as well as she could play “Silvery Waves.” A Worried Parent. “I guess,” remarked Farmer Corntossel, “thet we'd better hev Josiar stop studyin’ so hard. 'Tain’t good fur ‘is mind.” PS 3 PS PS rs 3 oa e ° eS . PS 3 le| | 'e| ie} | 5 5 te} 5 ie (RRR ERRRR EROS tative of the possibilities inthe way of such | “I haven't noticed anythin’ onusual.” | 409 Dress Pai s, double width organizations and the object lesson should “Mebbe ye ain’t. But I hev. When he plaids, 7hc. yard. “ be made complete by creating here a model | come home fur his vacation, after travelin’ ‘g battalion of naval militia, for which every facility is at hand. Located at the very base of supplies, with a fine water front and unlimited opportunity for maneuvering and practice, the District presents excep- hundreds of miles, whut do ye think his" fust words was?” dno. “He says, “Well, father, I’m half-back new.’ 300 Dress Patterns, stylish flannel- ettes, 6jc. a yard. 500 Dress Patterns, novelty wool dess goods, f5c. a yard. lel tional advantages to this end. The Navy | “I looked at ‘im, an’ I says, ‘What do you | 1,000 Dyess Fatterns, silk effect Department has recently indicated its | mean? e aids, 12$c.@ yard. . friendliness to such a proposition, and ‘I mean what I say. I’m half-back.’” = eae M, pa UN EW AND —— practically offere all possible aid in case I says, ‘Josiar, son, don’t ye realize whur | Fer wi GOOD "ADVANTAGE AND legislation is secured that would place the | ye are? Ye ain't half back. Ye're all the | ONLY COST YOU ABOUT HALF. organization on an official footing. way back, an’ I'm glad ter see ye, too.’ An’ | Linens. «i ° ——__—§—_$+o— it is pot pleasant to read that Judge Kim- ball fined a man twenty-five dollars for profanity instead of twenty as provided by law. The judge should realize that, while prosperity seems on the way, conditions do not yet justify vance in prices. The brary building, the new post-office bufiding and the pension office building are all under discussion as -possible places in wrich to hoid th® inaugural festivities. Why not symbolize the countrf’s state of hypothecation by having three balls? —_—__+ += Mr. Weyler Is the central figure phal demorstrations in Cuba. -has a way of gathering whether he really gives ail he done was ter jes’ laugh an’ say he’d tell me all about it some time.” : ‘The New Year. Time to start another page; Cares are disappearing; New ones must our minds engage, Ninety-seven's nearing. Maybe, then, we'll get a chance To Wade knee-deep in clover, And not be worried o'er finance, ‘When the new leaf gets turned over. Times have been exceeding strange; Let the fact be heeded; 100_PIKCES OF ‘HEAVY BRO’ TWILLED TOWELING, FAST BDGES. abi BKC. yd. ws vogue of tela Tor cee ca NEW OICE. P. FULL 56 INCHES WIDE. REG! Vv: 1%c. each, : Line al 5 INCHES WIDE, WARRANTED Baur in the Cheviots, “ Tweeds, Mohair (|| Ertan sv wore of at Fancies and scores of others, A Special Bargain ‘| In Satines. , The latest French i patterns in Black ‘| cover, slik tassels, etc. S$ 98 for the usual $2.75 Glorla Silk Umbrellas = —the everlastIhg wearing material, look- ing like all silk. Tight-rolling on steel rods. Plain and silver-mounted handles. Initials free, Lansburgh & Bro. 7 Our Book and Doll Departments are pow open. 7 We will be open of evenings from Dow until Christmas. 7All your Holiday Purchases nicely boxed. G7 Engraving on your umbrella mounts done free of charge. G7 We stamp all leather goods free of charge, on all goods selling for $1.00 or mere. Practicability ie, | le, is) le, le) le, le) le) le in Gift Giving Men’s *‘Specials.”’ SSE zm for Best Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs with Embroidered Initial. 75e Handkerchiefs 45¢ for 45c. Ts**the course that suggests 25c for Good Jap. Silk Handkerchiefs. Fall itself now. A Dress Pattern [XERRERE RD Umbrellas To Hurry For. Not cheap Umbrellas—but expensive ones for les: than regular Because we have just secured the maker's surplus Christ mas stock—have paid and will ask 25 per cent less than regular prices. Ladies’ Umbrellas. So fet SNK Cmbretias. Regular $6.50, > $8.50 Umbrellas, with new button other correctly small handles, of hand-painted min jatures, mother of pearl, Ivory, crystals, natural Woods, with solid silver and I4-karat gold trim mings. = Ee $ 8 for the usual $5 Spun Silk Cmbres 13°O2 some English style, with natural woul handles, to wear with taflor-made costumes. Many fancy Landles of pearl, horn, miniature, with sterl ing silver ornamentation. All tight rolling. $2 for Spun Silk Umbrellas in re, blue, “ green and black. None worth less than $3.98. Some are $4.50 umbrellas. Tight-rolling on steel rods, Handles of Dresden china, crystals, natural woods, including ebony for mourning wea: Initials carved on the wood handles. Engraved on those with silver plate, free. $1 for the $3 quality Gloria Silk Unt ve with Delft, handles. ‘Tight-roliing. Steel Silk tassels. an Dresden and natural wood rod. Extra cover. 89e, 98 und $1.25 for Boys’ and Girls’ Umbrellas, worth $1 to $2.25. Handkerchiefs to Hurry For. Their history was in yesterday's hurry. While we are offering the best bargains of the season and reap- ing lots of glory we look ahead—to the near future when they will be all gone and many will grumblingly pay : Star. Tonight we ask you to regular prices for regular stock. : : Women’s Specials. 75c instead of $1.50 for six Warranted Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, with initial in two Styles. Inclosed in imported fancy box. from our exemplary and initial, parts —— 75¢ whose cctige incre powelivse varied fabrics will prove a : H-25 to $2.98 the regular prices. source of gratification to the |. | 25C Exrehlete ‘with bematitched bonds nat 3c 2 quality Japancee Silk Handker- recipient and be a credit to the cI colors and designs. 13 chiefs. Plain and drawn-work borders. donor. x fe "| Many More Toys and Games. Make Your Selections From [) ae ~ a ~ =f $1,500 worth secured to distribute at nearly half regular prices. The Thie Tis || basement floor would be crowded to overflowing, so we will establish this List: | ;|] monster bargain tables on second floor. Cannot give details tonight, be- eee Re js, | Cause they are not yet out of the cases. Can only say they'll be in two Too pieces Beautiful Bright ||| gigantic lots at 19c and 39c for choice. Ready for you aft "clock Plaids, double fold, the exact Ij] Monday morning. é 5 Soe counterparts of the most ex- jy © ; pensive goods, the ideal fabric | A List of Other Bargains. for waists and children’s |+| = 5 Aneeces: Is _ We mean the various lots that for one reason or another are less in 12}c. YARD. ei] Price than their actual worth—the bargains that will be captured by read- |} crs of our announcements and looked for in vain by those who defer selections. i ; For $1.75 The Pattern. For the Men. For the Ladies. es Coll ind Cuff Bo: h for G ee K loves. styles. First floor. OC, fT Plain and Embroidered Sitk and Satin 5 Suspenders in glass-top boxes--the kind that are $1 at men’s clothing stores. First floer. $1.50 % the Cape Tan Gloves that ‘sell for $2 °5© even in New York. And $1.35 for best biking and driving gloves. for Men's $1.25 Mocha or Castor Beaver 98c. Gloves, and Engilsh Calfskin Gloves, flan- nel lined, with and without fur tops. For $1.98 The Pattern. All-wool Beiges and Camel’s Hair Jacquards. Tess For $2.69 The Pattern. to 6 for Hair and "Clothes Brushes, All-wool Mixtures, Mohair $2.25 with heavy si iS Silver backs. $3 to Fancies and Imperial Serges. $7.50 the jewelers’ prices for id ical articles. s 25¢, oF warranted “Sterling Silver Pocket SC+ Knives, and 45c for these with three Diades, and Folding Scissors. 0c to $2 at the For $3.43 The Pattern, |:|| was. Sie = . pair for warranted 10-karat Gold Sleeve 52-inch Cheviots, Boucles, |+| | $1.68 ptr fr ware Jewelers call them a bar- Mohair Fancies, and Henriettas. gain at $3. Gq tor, the usual $4.50 Mackintosbes, with de- 3" tachadle capes. And only $5 for the $1.50 English Box Coat Mackintoshes, with velvet collar, ete. 9, Everybody’s Books. and $1.10 for the Vignette Series of the ‘poets, ete., published at $1.50, by Frederick NN. Stokes Company, New York. S27 Eech is a remarkable 12mo. volume, illus- trated by from 75 to 100 mew half-tone engraviugs after original designs made especially for the work. Many of the illustrations are full-page, and the remainder are of various sizes and odd shapes, and are set in the text in the French style, with wide murgins. Each volume in box. 50-inch Serges For $5.25 The Pattern. 46-inch Boucles, Granite Cloths, Vigoureux Suitings- and Cheviots. ‘ For $6.00 The Pattern. Coaching Twills, Cravenette, and White Satine, printed on the best domestic cloth, French dye. Worth 20c. yard........ 1a4c.yd, LANSBURGH BRO, 422-424-426 7th St. because they can First be exchanged any time after | Christmas, floor. for 40c quality Liner Photo Frames to be 25C- catunea and put tomer vou plete in bex. Art departient, second floor. 37 for the usual 50c Aprons. Lace and rib. bon-trimmed make-belleves for my lady and senstble ones for the nurse and maid. Third thor. $3.98 for Dress Pattern of 75 Wool Fabri with $1 worth of linings. Boxed suita ble for presentation, Second floor. ’ for ist Pattern of Fancy Silks, $3 75 yard W a and $6 for Syd. Skirt Pattern of $i Black Brocade Sstin, Boxed. Secund floor, $15 $19 and $25 yard for Duchesse and Point Lace. $20 and $15 yard for Point Biege. 7 to 10 inches wide. A present that will be treasured for a lifetime. Second floor. for Importers’ Sample Collars. Positively 98c. Worth from $2 to $3.50 each. Believe and hurry. Second oor, BO Per cent discount on all Fur Garments here from 98c to $50. Each with price ticket in plain figures. Third floor, | Su. 3 for the French Flannel Wrappers hereto 3D tore sold at $1.98. All vie styles ine eluded. ‘Third floor. 65c ‘Third for these best Biderdown Dressing Sacques — and no disappointment as to size and colur.