Evening Star Newspaper, December 29, 1896, Page 6

THE EVEN ING STAR. WASHINGTON. TUESDAY. December 28, 1896. permanent Family Circulation much more than three times as large as that of any other paper, mornin, Washing- Medium it has ne competitor. (7m order to avoid delays, om ac- count of personal ubsenee, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editor: or Business Depart- ments, soos to tenor or purpose. An Inadequate Fire Force. Destructive conflagrations seem to be the only arguments that move €ongress to ac- tion in the direction of equipping this city with a fire department of proper strength. Last spring a most costly blaze among the cemmission houses chanced to occur while the legislators were in session and the in- adequacy of the force which that disaster demonstrated was brought directly home to Senators and Representatives with the re- sult that the munificent allowance of an in- crease of two engine houses—minus their companies—was made on the District ap- propriation bill. Last night's fire found ny of the Congressmen out of town, but doubtless the lesson of danger arising from the small force was taught to many and will be soon learned by the others on their return. It is unfortunate, in one sense. that the small equipment of men and en- gines has been brought to its ‘present high state of efficiency, for its ability to cope with great emergencies‘has tended to per- suade Congress that it is wholly sufficient. Last night's fire was, according to all.ac- counts, fough: in an admirable manner, the flames being confined to the building in which they started notwithstanding their intensity and the suddenness of their de- velopment. But it is not enough to be able to deal thus with a fire. It is to be re- membered that while such work is going on, requiring practically the entire force, the rest of the city is left almost without means of defence. Last night three alarms sounded almost simultaneously and caused such a division of the force that many of those precious first minutes in which the victory over the flames Is won or lost were wasted and perhaps it was due to this im- Possibility to mass an adequate equipment at the main fire at once that caused the blaze to get such headway that none of the property could be saved. [t is startling now to know that for more than two hours the entire northern part of the elty, in- cluding twenty public and sem!-public in- stitutions, seven large hospitals and thir- teen asylums, homes, etc., and embracing the most dense population and expensively built dwellings, was under the sole protec- tion of a single chemical engine, brought down from Mount Pleasant to the R street engine house. With an adequate force, proportionate to the size of the city and the cost and importance of its public and private buildings, such a danger could not exist, for there would always be a reserve for emergencies like that of last night. A brief study of the comparative statement contained in the interview with Chief Par- ris published elsewhere today will show how sadly in this important particular Washingtoa has been suffered to fall be hind. The capital is outclassed by cities half its size and those of its own rank have as a rule double the fire force allotted to the District. The chief engineer claims that no less than twenty engines and ten trucks are required to make the city safe from a general conflagration. The ex- periences last night and on other occasions of serious blazes demonstrate that this is by no means an extravagant estimate. —_+ «= —__ Public Expenditures. Mr. Dingley. in a printed interview, ad- dresses himself te the subject of the gov- ernment’s expenditures, and particularly with reference to the criticism that present expenditures are extravagant. He takes issue directly with the statement, and points out in detail that it is wholly with- out justification.. He checks off the items which compose the great bulk of the sup- ply Fills, and very pertinently asks where the pruning knife shoulq be applied. It is in this way, and in this way only, that the cheese-parers are effectively an- swered. Their trick of scolding by the aid of round numbers has been weil learned, and Is very successfully played on the un- informed. But when exposed by a man of Mr. Dingley’s experience and authority it is shown to be cheap enough. The fact is as Mr. Dingley points out. The United States is a very large and a rapidly growing country. Its legitimate de- mands call for a liberal expenditure of money. The sense of the people has re- Peatedly been taken on all of the items for which appropriations are made by Con- gress. Pensions, an effective navy, forti- fications en land, the improvement of ri ers and harbors, and the erection of public buildings in the different states for the transaction of the government's business, have all repeatedly received public appro- bation. Where is the authority therefore for denying to the people that for which they have expressed a desire? Who in au- thority would take the responsibility of putting on short commons policies so well grcunded in popular favor and indorse- ment? This is an interesting subject just now for the reason that the new tariff bill from which the government is to derive its reve- nue will shortly be drafted. Mr. Dingley is at the head of the committee charged with the vork. His influence with the coin- mittee will deservedly be very great. He is a man no less esteemed for his high character than for his conservatism and broac-mindedness. He believes In the coun- try; has roted its growth, has studied its needs, and favors a policy which will con- tribi te to its further expansion and all of its comfcrts. He has as keen an eye for @ job and as honest hatred of one as any man fm public Hfe. With him, and with men of hts class, a sufficient revenue me: the proper support of the govern- ment of a great country, whose people are as far from nigguraliness as they are from wastefulness, and who only ask at the hands of Congress appropriations in con- sona: with the institutions they are in- terded to uphold soo Queen Vietoria is to supervise a historical work dealing with her reign. She seems to feel that while a sceptre is well enough in its way, there are times when the power of the press may be a very good thing to have around. ——_—_~+2s—___. Major McKinley fs now having the usual eaperience with the man who, because he supported the successful -andidate through the campaign. expects-in turn to be sup- ported through the rest .of his natural life. so]! Ne Cut's-paw for Spain. The United States cannot afford to be- come the indorser for Spain in any scheme that Spain may be maturing for the pacifi- cation of the insurgents in Cuba. That is distinctly no part for this government to play. In the first place, it would disregard the Washingtonian warning against for- eign enianglements, and in the second place it would almost certainly lead this govern- ment into trouble. Sooner cr later a war with Spain—providing that Spain in a pinch could screw her fighting qualities up to the sticking point—would inevitably follow. The role of a peacemaker is a good one, but all experience shows that it should be played with discretion. In the present mat- ter certain chapters of well-known history And turn a still unsullied page. must be taken into account. The present war In Cuba ts the direct result of a viola- 4 tion of Spanish premises. If the terms upon which the Cubans were induced to lay down their arms in 1878 had beeri kept by Spain the present revolt on the ialand | would never -have taken place. The pres- ent war, therefore, is in part a protest against Spanish perfidy. Shall the Cubans the second time be deceived? And, this time, shall the United States become a party to the transaction? 4 How stand the parties in interest toward each other? Spain holds the Cubans in the field as outlaws, and treats them as such. She denies them the rights of civilized war- fare. She has dragged the dead body of one of their greatest leaders at the tail of a horge. The Cubans detest Spain. They regard her as the sum of all perfidy and oppression. Her unsupported promise of reforms on the island would go for nothing with them. They would treat it as another trap, set for the Cuban cause, instead of for an insurgent general. Would they accept it even if indorsed by the United States? Should they, in the light of history? But even if the Cubans should signify a wiHingness to lay down their arms upon assurance by the United States that Spain this time will keep her word, should that assurance be given? To what would it vir- tually commit this government? In effect, morally, to the establishment of a protec- torate over Cuba. The guarantee will be given that things that have heretofore gone wrong in the government of the island will henceforth go right. So that, if the reforms are not carried out, or fail of ben- eficial and progressive purpose, the Cubans will turn here for succor and redress. The interest of the United States in Cuba is that of humanity and netghborliness. It desires peace and happiness for the Cuban People, and it believes that independence would bring those blessings. It has no warrant whatever for a belief that the re- establishment of Spanish authority over the island would insure any permanent blessing whatever. ——~>+e—____ The President's One-Sided View. Experience, it is said, broadens men; makes them more tolerant of the opinions of others; less disposed to go it alone in matters of importance where good counsel is at hand and worth one's while: May not the application of this observa- tion account for Mr. Cleveland’s hostility to Congress? He has frequently manifest- ed that spirit. Corgress seems to irritate him. He is constantly on guard against that body. Now on the score cf legisla- tion, and row on the score of fancied en- croachments on his power as chief execu- tive. He has never had any experience of legislative office. He has been in office a very long time, but always as an executive. First as sheriff, then as mayor, then as governor, and now as President. He has always leaned upon himself, therefore, and probably has found himself @eticient unto himself. But if he had served in one or the other branch of Congress, or even for a term or two in the common council of Buffalo, he might have acquired a different view of a legislative body. He might have come to know i{ts uses, and to a willing- mess to concede that such a body may sometimes he right. “If they’re Rich's Shoes, = ’re proper.’’ Ten-two F. Reception footwear. New Year's with its recep- tions and balls but three days off. Have you selected the slip- pers that you will wear? We shall offer you for tomorrow and Thursday lot of patent strap, patent opera and white kid strap slippers for $1.48, which we in- tended to sell for much more. These were among the lot which just arrived for our New Year's trade—and are the newest styles, such as are being Beagle in New York. Of course we have all the new styles in satin, bronze, patent leather and suede slippers— every color most in satin. These same styles are not shown elsewhere south of Philadelphia. They are made for our exclusive sale in Washington. The satin used in the satin slippers is made especially for the purpose. The fit and finish are perfect. Satin slippers of unusual shades made to order in a few days and without extra charge. Dozens of sorts of full dress shoes and Oxfords and carriage boots for ladies, and _ very “swell” full dress and walking footwear for men. B. Rich’s Sons, Shoes to the elite. Ten-two F Street. VEO Dees POD PEI OI UICC GS CIO SUE BENS EE RS NCS ; BEST COUCH 5 IN AMERICA! There never has been or never will be shown a better Conch thea "this gue, we are selling for $17.50. It and can be used as a ‘The bedding can be stored in te compertineht when necessary. Complete arith springs, mattress nol cover, only $17.50 up. Let us show it to you! he ne Houghton Se mann li4E Ste And what is true of Mr. Cleveland is true also of his chief adviser. Mr. Oiney has had experience in office only as an executive. He has never served as a mem- ber of any legislative body. Refusing all office until near his sixtieth year, he makes his debut in national affairs in the Attor- ney Generalship, and passes thence to the State Department. His whole training has been that of a lawyer, and he’comes in now at an important juncture wita a lawyer's Proposition. Like his chief, he entertains a suspicion of Congress, and is very cer- tain that it meditates in this Cuban matter an encroachment on the powers of the executive. He eyes {it askance,. as a stranger, without the sympathy derived from experience with legislative bodies. As an expedient for gaining time his maneuver is complimented; but only as an expedient for gaining time. So pronounced an af- frvnt, it is admitted, was never before put upon the legislative branch of the govern- ment by any executive officer. - After March 4th this much of a change is certain to be noted: The new President, with his twenty years of experience di- vided between the legislative and executive office, will be able to hold the scales level between the two. His knowledge of Con- gress will prevent him from putting that body under the ban, while his two terms as governor of Ohio will be proof against NB f w Yeas Froah- killed i TURKEYS “and ¢, HICKES S New Year’s. Candies, Nuts, Batsine aod Fizs, Plum Pudding Mince Meat, and ‘good things’” for New Year's receptions and dinners. Just a few prices: Mixed Creams. .5-lb. ae . 6oc. Chocolate Creams.....1b.. 17¢. a 12h, Table Raisins... Mixed Nuts... Ib... 10¢. > Figs ..........5-Ib. box. Mincemeat . 2-Ib. can... Plum Pudding.......can.. Pears and Peaches. ..can.. - 50¢. ge. J. T. D. Pyles, { a Ath st. 5. FIVE | Cor. 3d and Ma. ave. me. STORES. | 11 7th st. me. 1904 7th ai | Washingt and Monroe sts. i Anacostia. serious apprehensions on his part as Pres- ident of losing any of the importance which rightfully belongs to him as the occupant of tne White House. ““Drinkables.” ideal Perhaps it would be a discreet custom to send forth our new battle-ships marked “This Side Up” and “Handle With Care.” a Just the same small force of only thirty- five men were employed today on the new city post-office building. Mr. Addicks proposes to keep in tne Sen- atorfal race even if he has to be tied on his bicycle. ——__ ++. —____ The Sultan is as much opposed to politi- cal reduction as he is to moral elevation. —_—__ e+ ____ SHOOTING STARS, The Comment. “I was telling Miss Cayenne about an accident wizh which I recently met,” re- marked Willie Wishington, with a melan- choly look in his eye. “Indeed?” “Yes. I was getting off an electric car. Didn't realize how fast it was going and Janded on my hands instead of my feet.” “What did Miss Cayenne say about it? “Not much. She merely remarked that I had at last succeeded in being original.” Enduring. When the sunshine brings the flow’rs Inter ev'ry spot, Wisht I never had ter work When the weather's hot. An’ w'en driftin’ shapes of snow To the wind unfold, Wisht I only had ter loaf When the weather's cold. “De man dat rebber gits “scouraged,” sald Uncle Eben, “am sho’ ter be either er gre’t benefactor aw er ter’ble nutsance.” Ocular Evidence. “One of the great objections to whisky,"” said the man of abstemious habits, “is the fact that in this era of adulteration it con- tains so many foreign substances.” “Young man,” replied Col. Stillwell, “yoh have just given utterance to one of the most Imyressive truths that I know of. Why, suh, last night I saw a man pouring Watab into it!” She Did Not Know. “Has that story an interesting plot?” asked one young woman. “I really couldn’t tell,” replied the other. “I don’t believe there is, however.” “Why—aren’t you reading it?” — “Yes. But it’s in dialect. There’s no use putting plot in a dialect. stery. It's as likely as not that you'd never discover it, and if you did it would be just that much more to puzzle your mind over.” ‘The New Leaf. A somber blot oft mars the line. ‘We thought so fairly to indite; And tears have splashed o’er the We struggled so to trace aright, And rcal the record of the past ae You'll find here all the “‘drinkables”’ so popular to serve to New Year's cail- ers, such as Ready-made Punch, at $2 gal. (both white and red): all ‘the in- making ts for such as hi “Golden Egg Nogg, suct jum, Brandy, Sherry, etc. Gate’’ Claret, ‘at 40c. qt.; ‘'Muscatel,”” . Me gal, ee too numerous to mention." "Phone (908) your order! 'o-Kalon WineCo.,614 14) ©7300 1-1b. loaves to the barrel, New Year’s Comes Next. There'll be dainty Rolls and Biscuits—and delicious Cakes—to be baked for New. Year’s receptions. There'll ¢} . be Bread and Pastry to be prepared for New Year’s (} dinner. Your order to i grocer should specify Cream Blend Flour. It means success to your baking. “Cream Blend” NEVER FAILS to make ideal Bread, &c.—and makes nearly one-fourth MORE than other brands. Your grocer has it—or will get it for you. We only whole- sale it. . B. Earnshaw & Bro., -1105—1107—1: 1 be. Wholesalers 130 100e ase ait Bt 8-2. re SOSOSOSSCOOSOSSCIESOSOSEOS¢ THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1896-12 PAGES. Cornwell sells the best at the lowest price. New Year’ Dinners &- Receptions. Every luxury and delicacy ONE Would imagine that on account of the heavy shopping done during ‘the holidays that trade for the present was done for. It’s a Wrong Impression. Qur store yesterday was a very busy one. ADVERTISED A GREAT MANY GOOD TRADE MRNGEE, AND THE RESULTS WERE VERY PLBASIN We usher | the old year out with a continuance of the same. suggestions: New Nuts, Fruits, &c. Almonds, Pecans, English Walnuts, Cream Nuts ITALIAN CHESTNUTS. FINEST LAYER RAISINS. FLORIDA ORANGES. PINK MALAGA GRAPES. LADY APPLES. FIGS and DATES. OLIVES and SALTED ALMONDS. BON BONS and CHOCOLATES. Home-made Plum Pudding: 40 Kinds of Cheese Champagnes. = for fronts, trimmings or quantity at New York prices. We also an ; 19, 25, 39c. # Strip. Bs "E one sata. CONTINUE THE 25° oud OF OUR Actually Worth 75c. Wires, such as— gelicas, Catawbas, etc. Scotch Whiskies and Brandies. coL- ORED SILK VELVETS. REMEM- BER, COLORS ONLY, AT....... TINE Scotch Whiskies, including — UBHER’S Glenlevit, DEWAR’S, E Nothi “KING WILLIAM, ing RAMSEY'S. BE DOMESTICS THAN CORDIALS. au eee ee eine be amare Noun ceaenaneeess 5-4 Coliasset Bie Bleached NARASCHINO, 6-4 Cohasset Blea ched PAREATT-AMOCR, eeting - - - file. Sweet and Boi i 8-4 3 oiled Cider. Sheotne’t Bleached || | riINERAL WATERS. 9-4 Cohasset Bleached word ‘tre bere, both for ‘wie sad Men, § Sheeting = = 15c. See 10-4 Cohasset Bleached seus Sheeting = = = = 163c. VicHy, LONDONDERRY LITHIA. 9-4 feo. York rule Bleached Sheeting = 16c. 10-4 New York Mills ene = 18c. )| Flannel AND THIS sfOcw’ town without extra charge. a, Cornwell «, eae 1414-1418 Penn. Agente? els. COMPARE FAYOR- CITY. for the table of recognized merit in the grocery line can be had here—AT LOWEST PRICES. Here are a few the best American and —tucloding all Black Silk, Pieces:|t = socom: | —We carry all the leading brands of ¢ Champagnes—whtch will be sold in any ¥ carry all the best Domestic and Imported $ Medeiras, Ports, Sherrys, Muscatels, An- 4 We carry in stock @& the well-known & FINE OLD BRANDIES-—es well as GEN- @ ©7Goods packed and shipped. out of CHOICE GROCERIES, WINES AND CIGARS. & ABLY WITH. ANX LINE IN THE ‘HE QRLX DIFFEREN® AUTICEABLE MAY BE THe £. All-wool , W hite Flannel. quality. ox New ‘Price, 19c. Yard-widé, All-wool_ Fine, White, Flannel. 59¢ quality, © New ‘Price, 39c. Yardiwidé AW-woo?’ Extra Fine Ballardvale White. Flannel. 8c. quality. New Price, -69c. Extra Heavy Yard-wide ‘White Shaker Flannel. 15c. quality. New Price, 93<c. All-wool Skirt Patterns, in assort- ed colors. $1.25 quality. New Price, 98c. MckKnew’s daily letter. 25¢. a few suggestions: Ladies’ ‘full dress” requisites. “Full Dress’? Hose. Ladlew, Black, and White Lace Lisle Thread Hose. $1.38, Pure Silk White Hose, Bilk-plalted Hose tn teatital shades of light blue and ‘pink, also white, at ‘7c. pair—the best value for the money offered in America. Ladies’ Fancy Silk Garters, for wear with full dress hose, to $3.50 pale. “Full Dress” Neckwear. Duchess of Marlborough | Ruch in as cream and black. From B08, up x Beautiful Lace and = Lace Col- larettes and Jabots, $1.50 4 ‘sFull Dress” Fans. Beautiful Empire Fans, for full di in silk. lace ai . and-painte and ‘spangied, t, ine Variety of styles, from $1 to $i ‘‘Full Dress” Ribbons. Knit Underwear. A few of our very best numbers in Ladies’ Knit Underwear. LADIES’ MACO YARN FLEECED-LINED SoA SUITS, INCWHITE AND GRAY. COM- Te. New Price, 49c. ae ALL.’ ONLY SMA 8 GRAY sHORT- 7 Darts SMALL SIZES, 24. SOLD FPE $1.00. fees New Price, 49¢. LADIES’ FINE WOOL ONEITA COMBINATION them, ‘bat we do it sim SUITS, IN WHITE AND one. 5% QUALITY. ply as an to you, so we New rice, $1.19 may truthfully say we ean match any CHMLDREN'S RIBBED AND PANTS, hone a caecty aioet the )) ae seer SEITOHING. Ax PEARL B BUTTONS. REG: city, but come direct to Hibboa head. Reception, Evening and Calling Gloves. 12-button —_ *‘Mousquetaire"” Suede Gloves, for evening wear, ‘eas ‘We also keep a full line of sizes In 16 end 20-buttom lengths, fu both ‘ate and black. 4-button Pearl and White Gloves, with Self and Black je he worn New Price, atc. Men’s Underwear MEN'S EXTRA HEAVY BLEACHED BLEACHED CANTON FLANNEL RAWBES, HE INFORCED SEAMS, WORTH Boe. ‘New Price, 25c. MEN'S HEA’ DERBY a Pas NAT- ers, URAL GRAY NDERWEAR, ‘SEES. ped isu welts WOLTH 7c. — ap gy oe 25 #1 fittea our Gloves ws are New Price, 39c. at the counter and fully guaranteed. EN'S ALL-WOOL, peaWEne WORTH New Price, 73c. MEN'S EXTRA QUALITY DERBY RIBB: DERWEAR, IN outer aN, BROWN tN AND “atQbe: FINISHED, WITH BUTTONS, FEEN: ag AND FULL FASHIONED SEAMS, Wyott New Price, 77¢. We offer a special discount on our Fine Norfolk and New Brunswick Underwear; also on’ Glastenbury’s vie oaks in natural gray and white. at ait ee balance of. the wi of the month and th nae cot yee le 11-4 ag a ee SOLVER BLANKETS. WORTH §. green ei rae 10-4 FINE sere ingting-up Price, $1.98 sar Wee BS viene Raa et Winding-up Price, oon SCARLET SHIRTS AND Men’s “Full Dress’’ Requisites. White Lawn Dress Bows, 15¢.; 2 for ‘The White Lawn Ties that you tle yourself, in 2 especially strong lines, as lows: 1 Kind at S0c. doz. 25c. % doz. Another kind 5c. doz., 40c. % doz. sprivest quality Frencii Lawn Bows, Monarch Full Dress Shirts—the stand- n+ ZB ot ee 933 Pa. Ave. You have just two ase more in which to prepare for the social func- tions of New Year’s Day. Here are W.H.McKnew CROCKER, “Sikocs shined free." 939 Pa. Ave. Crocker’s $50,000.00 January Reduction Sale Of Shoes Now In Full Blast! The simple announcement was enough to crowd the store. You know what to expect when we inaugurate @ sale. You know that big bargains Will bé offered, so there is nothing 7 strange in our being crowded. “Twould be strange if we weren't. Remembe:, these are all high-cinsn shoes—none better made at any price —and yet they are offered at the Prices of common shoes. We cannot print a fourth of the bargains, so don't wait! Investigate for yourself. Every shoe in stock re- @uced except the Jeaness Miller. Here are a few: WOMEN’S ITEMS. Women’s Superb Full Dress Slippers —the “correct”” styles for New Year's reception wear. Patent Leather Strap Slippers. Pat. Leather Slippers, without straps, Beaded Kid Slippers. Cord Satie Stippers, tn all colors, with Louis XVI Heels. Swellest full-dreas footwear made. Were $3, $3.50 and $4. Now $2.29 Women’s $3 Shoes, Which have been: selling at $2.49, Now $1.98 Women’s $4 Shoes, Which have been selling at $3.65, : Now $2.80 Women’s $6 Shoes, Patent were have been $4.9) Now $3.98 PMEN’S ITEMS. Men’s “H., S. & H.’s” $3 Black Calf Shoes, Napoleon toe. Now $2.25 Men’s “H., S. & H.’s” $4 Winter Tan Shoes. Have been $3.39. Now $2.75 Men’s “‘H., S. & H.’s’’ $6 Eng. Enamel Shoes. Have been $4.98. Now $3.65 All other Shoes reduced in the same proportion— except the ‘‘Jenness Miller’’ ‘Shoes. CROCKER, Shoes Shined Free, 939 Pa. Ave. Shedd’s, 432 gth St. Only $1.50, 1$1.193" New Year’s Cards. 86c for your name on fifty cards from engraved copper plate. ETA wen supply of New Year's Carls and Cal making the largest stock and variety now to Washingtoct Bargain Week at the Palais Royal. One of the best bargain weeks of the year. cally so---we can smilingly distribute the remnants of the great holiday stocks that have so increased bank account and reputation. While we are profitably losing in this one respect we are asking and getting fair profits for New Year re- quisites. Details below: Men’s Underwear. 39c, eh and Sc for Warm Shirt« and Draw mibined in these ti Getted with the Best regains in the exp of any man or his wife. Women’s Garments. $7 and $10 for J Capes, Suits, Yarate Skirts and Waists. Afraid to he you the original prices of some—ther are bey belief. You need the garments tu your hands. 2. and S¥e for two combination lots of Wo. men's, Misses’ and Children’s Warm Un dergarments. "The odds and ends of expensive lots are included —rare bargains for those securlag first choice. Best Handkerchiefs. | $1.35 for, he F196. $2.25 and $2.48 Piims Linen Handkerchiefs, exquisitely embroidered. Mussed, xome ary: solled bat reckon what you are allowed for washing and ironing! muy a best Silk Muffler for a New oves that sold for ee the $1.50 just Sotore © Ghristmas for the 12\e Handkerchiefs, and 18¢ for 2c and 35¢ Handkerchiefs. AN need ironing. some require washing. But cote that 9 cents wili new buy a warranted pure linen handkerchtef, Toys and Dolls. QSc We tors, and—tut it's not wise quote the smaller lots, Those wan might be gone when you called. Prices are ridiculously Little! Best Umbrellas. $1 .98 for best Umbrellas—tight rolling, frames and Eeeing ative “pat ~ rawtle v7 Mtiels, Odds and ends, with splendid bargains tomorrow's early visitors New [lackintoshes. $3.98 tr Latier New Styie Mackintonins » Last of the $5 single and doable ture garments, with single, double capes. Some of cashmere for mourn blue; some English checks. All warra ’ All-Silk Ribbons. 15 7274 for remnants of our well-known 2. and 88 Kibbons. Desirable lengths ona most wanted wbades, in plain amd fancy ( 4 moire, velvet and satin edge glace ribbons Toilet Articles. for Woodburs's Facial 14c for Wood>u father to bring home and we'll guarantee spite of cokl and wind. Best Neckwear. for last of those best selling 98e and $1.25 69c yokes of Laces and Ribons. And only $1.98 for those heretofore sold at $2.98 and $3.48 New Year’s —dress requisies for men and wo- men, with needed Table Linen, China and Glass Ware and Home- brightening Furniture. Men’s Petharees stirts for delightfully soft skin in $1 for goo, $1.50 and $1.50 for tried on at our risk; Ie and befor th: Collars; 2e for the usual 4c Cuffs. st Eleventh st. entrance, Correct Fans. We tell tonight only of the im- porter’s samples, bought and to be sold at nearly half usual prices €7$1.48 tor a $6.25 Black Eypire Foi with steel spangies. And $4.45 will secu lack Fan, with iridescent spangies aud Painted violets, abs 0754.98 for a sw White Gauze “FE covered age sgn Spangles, sticks inc 3 756, 50 Fan—a White Fan, painting = ant 8 ‘Span es making {( 2 work of art for $1.98 and $2.25 Fans. Black and Gauze and Lace; Plain, Painted and with orsist White Silk, Spangled. C7 We for Te pan Fans. Show handling. Early visitors, however, Will almost imperceptibly hurt. The Underwear. The Palais Royal for Full Dress Corsets, Silk Vests, Hose, Tights— the only complete stock in Wash- ington. $5 to $90 for the “Passo” $2.50 for the “P. D."" White Sateen and Black Italian Cloth Puli Drews Corsets. $1. for Thorn son's Glove-fitting Corsets, to wear with low-neck costumes. 7 tee. to $5 8 pair tor or Silk Hose. The 1896 nd of ‘some Full Dress Cors ts. instead of $1.96 for Onyx Silk arantecd indelible. 57$1.25 instead of $1.75 for Pure Silk Hose, with heal spliced five inches. $7 ES instead of $4.50 for Pure Silk Hore, lace work ankles. Black and colors to wetch your evening costume. Ag for opera length Silk Hose; $2.50 and Silk ‘Tights, with feet; $2.25 io $6.50 for tho withont. ect {77F5e to FS for Silk V for those with lace bosoms 98 for Sample Silk Vests, worth $7.50. With bavtseade love Oeovia, beck and’ shodiacr straps. eoshe Evening Waists. Ready-to-wear Paris garments. One-of-a-kind exclusive novelties. Reduced prices. o7 511.95 eos $13.50 Chiffon Waists, made over talicts silk of sheds to match £7°$20 for the $25 Blue Browade Waist, with lace and velvet tri satin E7$25 for the $30 Pink Brocade Silk Waists, fur, lace and chiffon trimmings. EF$18.75 for the $25 Opera Collars. One green, ouc leliotrape, one white. Made of veivet ani brocade satin,’ with swai ‘ornamentation. The New Laces. Mention is made only of the Chiffons and Gauzes that can: be of- fered Jess than usual. = Cag EF ee ‘0751.50 instead of $2 yard for 48-inch, Wh'te with rose buds. ic Instead of $2 yard for 45-inch Gauzes, with graduated Evening Jewelry. Specially made for the Palais Royal. One-ot-a-kind pieces of ‘are crowded out. The