Evening Star Newspaper, January 7, 1897, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR ASHINGTON. THURSDAY............January 7, 1897. CROSBY S. NOYES. THE EVENING STAR a = and permanent Family Circulation much more than three times as large as that of any other paper, morning published Washing- As a News and Advertising it no competitor. 7m order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the simply to THE STAR, or to orial or Bastin: Depart- according to So or ESERen<: Machine Triumphs. The triumph of Mr. Quay at Harrisburg «m Tuesday was complete. It was his in- fluence alone that decided the senatorial contest and awarded the prize to a com- paratively unknown man as against a man who for eight years past has enjoyed a na- ticnal reputation. When the size and im- portance of Penrsylvanta in the sisterhood of states are taken into account this achlevement of one man is very muck out of the ordinary. Pennsylvania, it is irue, has for years been the theater of boss rule, but Generaf Simon Cameron in his palmiest days never scored anything more notable than this performance of Mr. Quay. In New York in a few days will be ex- hibited an Influence of a hke character. Mr. Platt mcves as Mr. Quay does his won- ders to perform. He has gathered all ma- chine power into his own hands at home, and the state legislature is preparing to do his will as completely as the Pennsylvania legislature has just done the will of Mr. Quay. In New York Mr. Platt will take the senatorship himself, and come down to Washington for a six years’ term of shrewd and tireless partisan activity. All this Is of moment to Mr. McKinley and his friends. It would be useless to try to hide its real meaning. Both Mr. Quay and Mr. Platt stand for machine politics, and for the system of rewards which makes machine politics effective. Neither pos- sesses what is known as personal mag- netism. Nelther is a showy man, playing upon the susceptibilities of his followers by the arts of eloquence or dash. They are a pair of cool calculators who have reduced politics to a business, and who do business on well defined business lines. Their ma- chines are well constructed, and are at present in excellent working order. ‘That Mr. Platt and Mr. Quay as senators will work together ts the safest of a sump tions. And that, in a Senate so evenly di- vided as the next one will be on lines of re- Publicanism and ant!-republicanism, they will develop considerable power is alto- gether probable. They work but in one way, and assiduously to but one end. Their machines are built with patronage, and naturally demand patronage for continued usefulness. Unless patronage is forthcom- ing therefore neither Mr. Platt nor Mr. Quay will feel that he has beftefited by na- Nonal repeblican success. It will be a mat- ter of interest to observe how great their demands are, as also how those demands are met by an administration opposed to factional fighting and pledged to civil serv- ice reform. —__+«-____ The Fish Comminssion’s Opportunity. The scheme of seining the canal above Washington for the purpose of restocking the Potomac with bass has thus far, it ap- pears, proved a success and it now seems probable that many thousands of fish will pe added to the finny population of the river as a result of the hauls already made. But the work may have to be stopped on account of the prevailing cold snap and the failure of the fund which the amateur fishermen of this vicinity raised. The lat- ter are redoubling their efforts, however, and if the weather should permit there may be no interruption of this attempt to preserve the river's store of game fish. The Fish Commission should find here an «acellent opportunity to further its official purposes by using in aid of this project a pertion of its fund of one hundred and ten thousand dollars “for the propagation of food fishes.” The canal bass are in all re- spects as good stock for the best purposes of this line of work as the fish hatched ard bred in the spawning beds and ponds of the commission, and in using the latter @ considerable saving would be effected in the {tem of transportation. A thousand dol- lars used from this fund supplemented by the private contributions of the citizens would go far toward restoring to the Poto- mac its reputation as the finest stretch of bass water in the world. ———————— ee ss Upon Flags. Yesterday the Senate passed a bill for the purchase of flags for school houses in the District. The sum of one thousand dollars was named. Today's issue of the Congres- sional Record relates that “the bill was reported to the Senate without amendment, ordered to be engrossed for a third read- ing. read the third time, and passed.” It was done. Then the Senate settled back content and did no more during the session but talk. The patriotic liberality that in-| spired this action is not to be discounted. Not even the fact that the District appro- priation bil! approved in June last and now in force contained this same Item can de- tract from the merit of the act. The Sen- ate is determined that there shall be flags on the school houses of the capital, even if It must legislate twice in each Congress to that desirable end. oe - —_____ If a svecessor to General Weyler is ap- pointed, be may see fit to make a change in the program to the extent of not holding ay triumphal ceremonies until after the triumph. —_~ e+ ____ Mr. Bryan is a trifle unfortunate in pre- senting his plans for 1900 for considera- tion when the intercst is so strong in the plans for Major McKicley’s inauguration. ——__ + e+ Several people have displayed a generous willingness to do Mr. Allison’s thinking for him in connection with his cabinet pros- pects. ——_+ +> ____ Mr. Altgeld fails to realize that his sys- tem of pardoning by wholesale is almost a: autocratic as “government by injunction.” ———_ +o Leadership of the Hopefal Populiats. ‘The collision In North Carolina between Senatur Butler and Congressman Skinner is very much more than a fight for popu- Ustic leadership in that state. It is that vengeance. Both men are ambitious. Mr. Skinner was one of t democrats of prominence in the state to go over to populism, and, therefore, although comparatively a young man still, is regarded ag the father of the new party By right of being the first in the field, as well as by reason of his ability, his friends have felt that he should be holding the place that Mr. Butler now holds. But Mr. Butler came to the front, essisted in the coalition which overthrew the democracy, and the senatorship, by right of good management on his part, ves his reward. The two men differed widely about certain matters at St. Louis last summer. They were on the eve of an open rupture there mcre then once. Some of Mr. Butler's performances and negotiations were severe- ly criticised by the friends of Mr. Skinner, ‘who thought they detected In Mr. Butler a Gisposition to give the populist side of the controversy away to the democrats. Sub- sequently, at the populist state convention im North Carolina, Mr, Skinner himself used extreme language in referring to Mr. Futler’s fusion arrangements. But as the mational campaign had opened, it was nut <iMcult to smooth mattere over for the ther time, and in that condition they have been running ever since. The future, in its national bearing, ap- pears rosy to the populists, and hence the desire of the leaders of that party to keep abreast of every opportunity. In their opinion the democracy ts hopelessly divided. The sound money men will not return to the foid, and the silver men will be abso- lutely powerless withcut populist assist- ance. It is likewise the populist belief that the republicans will fail to satisfy the country under the McKinley administra- tion. In 1900, therefore, according to the Populist calculation, the country will turn to tnat party for relief. The democracy having failed under Mr. Cleveland, and the republicans under Mr. McKinley, the popu- lists, in their mind’s eye, see themselves Invesied with office four years hence, and commissioned to give the people good times. So that, tn the opinion of some of the Politicians, the Presidency itself is not beyond the hopes and aims of these two North Carolina leaders. Mr. Butler, par- ticularly, is known to be very aspiring. And with some right. He has reached a very high place at an early age, and his Frominence in the recent campaign served to introduce him to a full appreciation of national opportunities. By 1900 he will have arrived at the Presidential. age, and if he can maintain himself without loss until then he may cut an important figure in the national populist program of that vear. But if he loses this fight, and especially to a well-known rival lke Mr. Skinner, he may lose heavily. His strength at home is now his only strength. If that is shown to be impaired he may in the end be under- mined altogether, and disappear from the pepulist leadership. If Mr. Skinner wins there will sttil be a good deal for him to do before his leadership takes the form of a dominating force, but as men flock toward success very ‘readily in politics, one big winning wil! be likely to serve him a valu- able purpose. The fight at Raleigh there- fore has a certain national significance. Iuspection of Banks. While there is no political capital what- ever to be made out of these recent bank failures, they are full of suggestion on legitimate business scores. Not all of them, of course, have proceeded from the same cause. Some have grown out of a too venturesome spirit of investment, some out of an unjustifiable favoritism in making loans, and some out of old-fashioned, every- day rascality. But one feature seems to be common to them all, and that is that the affairs of the institutions were not properly understood by those in charge and respon- sible to the public. The public does not look merely to the president, or cashier, or one or two members of a board of direc- tors, but to all those upon whose shoulders Tests responsibility for the safety of a bank’s business. The different officials are supposed to be, and are intended to be, checks on one another; and in this view of the matter it Is always a most surprising thing when it appears that one official of a bank has been able to run a crooked ca- reer with its funds for a perlod extending over months, and sometimes over years. a natural inquiry, what were the asso- ciate officials about that the fraud was not promptiy detected? What is the remedy? There ought to be a remedy. Is the present system of inspec- tion defective? Is it sufficiently thorough? Does inspection take place ,often enough? Ought it not to be as thorough and as fre- quent as would make it impossible for reck- less or dishonest officials to hide their transactions for very long? It is, of course, a difficult matter to deal with. But ought it not to receive the attention of bankers and business men generally at an early day? As business men are very active at pres- ent in matters of public moment, the pres- ent would appear to be a good time for them to take this matter up. A national convention will assemble at Indtanapoiis this month to consider the question of the currency. It will be composed of repre- sentative business men from every section of the country. They are in favor of sound money, and, of course, are equally in favor of a satisfactory discharge of every fidu- clary trust. They will appoint a committee to pass upon the one question. Could they not appoint another committee to pass upon the other? They are themselves vi- tally interested in the subject, and their mastery of business details would make suggestions from them of great value. Even the officials of the government, in their examination of national banks, might profit by an improved system of inspection if applied to state and private banks. ————_--+ = -____ Governor Black in his message displays @ great dea! of anxiety about the preserva- tion of the forests, but seems inclined to take an ax to civil service reform. ———___+ = -__ ___ SHOOTING STARS. A Perverted Compliment. “There is ore thing I must say in Mrs. Chatterby’s favor,” said one woman. “What is that?" inquired the other. “She tells the truth.” “Yes,” was the reply, in a tone of tired- ness, ‘and she’s constantly at It. I never saw such a horrid gossip.” A Musical Martyr. They played him classics, sweet and grand; His face was sad to see. He faintly shouted “Bravo,” and He longed for “Sweet Marie.” “Folks nebber is saterfie said Uncle Eben. “Er white young lady is allus tryin’ ter git frizzes In her hair an’ de culled young lady is allus tryin’ ter git °em out.” Jumping at a Conclusion. “It is remarkable,” said the professor, “how the characteristics of an object are preserved in petrifaction. I remember see- ing a portion of a tree. It was quite old— the manner in which it was exhumed showed that. But we could tell what kind of a tree it was.” “Ah, yes,” replied the weary-looking girl. “It must have been @ chestnut. His Share of “the Glory. “Music,” said the barber, “Is one of my hobbies. You have hesrd, no doubt, that one or two famous tenors were barbers in the early stages of their careers?" “M-yes,” replied the customer. heard something of the kind.” “It is quite true. And IL, myself, have done my share for musical art. I do not wear the laurel myself, but I have helped place It on the brows of other men,”* “Are you a singing teacher?” “No, sir. But I have compounded a hair that eclipses every other on the mar- “I have ‘The Conflict of Seasons. He must learn to be prompt and ready, Must the poet of modern times; He must watch with an eye that’s steady, And be early on hand with rhymes. And oft, while he racks his head, he Will vow that his lot is hard, But an eye to “biz” Is a thing that is , Indtspensable to the bard. So bring him the plants you've tended With care that they might not freeze; And the bird in the cage suspended, Shall warble and drown his sneeze. Let the steam-warm air be blended With the wintry sunbeam’s glint, For a verse on “Spring” Is the trying thing ‘That he has under way for print, —_—_—_+-e-+____ Baa for the Funding Bill, From the New York World. = The almost unanimous indorsement for re-election of Senator Perkins, who has al- ways cypoess Se Pacific ety! and ene | Sara oor showing of Spreckles, who wae back = the entire Pacific railroad interests, has = the effect of weakening the funding bill. THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1897-12 PAGES. =O S0AP, nt i First Red Ticket Sale of °97. 4 ia a | Tomorrow, Friday, will be ig the first of a series of even \? greater Red Ticket Days 2 than we have ever held in 3 the past. These landmarks ' of trade are going to offer richer opportunities—great- er values—lower prices than Washington has yet experi- enced. Tomorrow the bar- gains will be phenomenal. ~ PrN rer 7c. Pair For Shell Side Combs that were 10 and Se. & Ladies’ All-wool Pants, small only. Regular price, 75. and $1. 19¢ For Children’s Wool Vests. and 48, 3 =| For sizes Were 38 : : 5c. Pair For caBaicats All-wool White Were 25 Hose. iii ig 25¢ For Ladtes’ Fleeced-lined Balbriggan Hose. Regular pric 5c. Yard. % a ac as % ‘Yard + For Swiss, Cambrie and Nainsook Em- ‘4 brotdery that sold at Ibe. z as z 19¢. z Lace Scarfs, 1% yards long. z ——— £ 5c. Yard. $ ‘olored Vellings that sold at 15 % yard Cloth Capes, trim- 54 meg eadiss’ Doub met with braid. This season's style. Friday— where as much and ap little ‘your ‘for HECHT SON COMPANY. I= -Day “specials”! in muslin underwear.. A fiew department since last Monday ad already a success. Seems impossible, but it’s a fact. Tomorrow we shall offer our usual Friday special “values, and we've gone to the under- wear department for them. Credit c. you want it. for Muslin Corset Covers— Cc. ug Vehieck and Ligh 124. 22¢.. 33¢. 49¢, is $1.25 69c. $1.49 49c. tor Monlin Drawers—yoke band nee hem ant 4 tucks -worth for musiin chemise, ru(ted or lace trlmmed—worth 49¢. ~for muslin gowns —ruffied = yoke band—new sleeves sort. for muslin skirts—deep em- broidered ruffle — 4 above—T6c, sort. for binck and blue flannel- ette waints—white detacha- ble collars qnd cuffs worth $2, —for all that's left of a tot of $1.50 best flannelette Wrappers — have Watteau back, ete. —for a lot of figured bril- lantine “and plaid cloth ekirts—have been $3.50. --for your choice of what Is left of the $1.50 mink neck searfs or the electric seal mufe—for a day. Sizer your ehe your cheice of a lot of boys’ 3 to 8-year all-wool reefer and 7 to 16-year short- pant sults, some with double seats and knees—which sold for 3. HECHT & COMPANY, 515 Seventh Street. $1.98 $2.98. 6 Children’s Blazer Suits, in blue and red cloth. Were $3.98. Friday— 12 Ladies’ and Misses’ Gossamers. Were $1.59. Friday— 59c. Small lot of Misses’ Miye and mixed clot Were $7.50. Friday— $2.98. Jackets in navy Sizes 14 and 16. 48c." For. Boys* ing Shirt Waists, in per- cale and white. Sizes 4 to 6. Regular price, $1. Quilted Sateen 25. Friday— ‘10¢c_ $ 19¢. Foe Children’s Canton Flannel Night Drawers. Were 39. Pp } Fe Fer Children’s Flannelette Skirts, b Were 2c. Fe 7 Children’s Colored and White Silk Caps, Were $1.25. Friday 59c. T5c. Ladies’ Felt Hats, ; 25c. 88c. Birds and Wings, 9c. 25e. Changeable Ribbons, 12c. Yard. Notion Department. i5e. Belting for Waist Lining, 3c. plgce of 10 yards ilk and Serge Belting, for. valet Mtg, Ie plece of 10 yds. Geruine Wiitlebone, “short Leingth wa fe foro tof Joe. and 15e. Soaps, slightly ON Patutings, on glass, # EF AL SALE OF Men's collars, ‘Avorn 10, 15 and 25c, For 6c. 5 for 25c. Goe. Fancy Night Shirts, 37i4c. (Not more than 2 to one customer.) loa 50c. Unlaundered White 35c. BAUIVS 416 “7th.” FR SPECIAL FOR': FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. 5 pounds of Absolutely Pure Leat), Lard, 28 cents. Fancy New York Burbank Pota-|} toes, per bushel, 48 cents. 12 cans Extra Standard Toma-|b toes, 84 gents. 3 cans Rival Condensed Milk, 22 cents. xz == We dry roast our Coffee daily. - The above prices are positively for two days only. We are manufacturing the Finest Chocolates and Bon Bons in the city, Reeves, Poole & Co., 1209 F SM. N.W. at pitetent at eee ee Ee iy D. gear RON | } Twilled Crash, for kitch- poe ‘rash, for kite 37K. yd. } 50 dozen ae p4 Towels. Size 20rd2... "SC. each. Striped Elderdown Plush. ¢ Filanne lette Balmoral 1 23c. each fares Lamps ; Onyx Tables. Jaj-24d J.Jay Gould DANCE Fat de21-im* Wa placepn wale today 1,000 Ladies’ Knitted Skitts, in white, plain colors 68 cts.—sothe worth 75 cts.—some worth 85 cts. You can take your choice for 4 ‘| Sy SSC i Wrappers, $1 48. Styllsily made, rew effects, serviceable and dressy. ware 7; Sizes 32 to 44, i" $1.48. : SPECIAL ON THIRD FLOOR. Bleached 800 yards, One lot of Wrapper Patterns ‘left over from the holidays, consisting 2 of best calleves, cash- ge mere de lajnes, ete...... . One lot New York Mills Bleached Cotten Rem- nants 1,200. yards Double- width Plaid. An entire new lot of latest styles. 250 ydx. Black Bro- ended Double-width Mo- hair .,... 5 500 yds. Te. TiAc. llc. yd. "12I4c.yd. 14i4c.yd. 1714c.yd. ' 20c. yd. " 20c. yd. DOD oP ODO PO D> D> D> POA aad >< +> ++ > ae > aD-s D4 a> +> >> +e Black Navy Blue Peapies width and Storm Serge. 200 yds. Figured and 100 yds. Bleached Dam- ask Table Linen......... 400 yds. All-wool Platd, doutle width...... An odd lot “of Fine Colored ‘Table eee in orange and pink. : 5 dozen Red English Skirts... One lot sacohe Cordu- jor eda eee ™ 42c,each All-wool Cardigan Jack- ets, suitable In size for boy 12 to 16 rH. Wocth $5.00, peiiey ‘$1.49 ea. One lot Ladies’ Black All-wool Jersey Coats, not the latest style, but could ‘be enstly altered. Worth, $3.00.44%0, oman 00 ea. eS ae a a> abe 4 wy" +a + 0-4 > +-aib+-e> o> 4 a D+ >t D+ < BS) have every style on the mar- ket. SILK SHADES to match, which. cannot be du- Plicated outside of our store. ONYX TABLES in a greater variety and prettier than you can find anywhere else. Geo. F. Muth & Co., Bormerly Ryneal’s, 418 7TH ST.. N.W. 'AVOBS, MASKS, SORAP PICTURES, £0. Mayer Bros.&Co., 937-939 F St., 11 Faubourg Poissonnierre, Paris: Help Us And Help Yoursel You women of fashion and women_of economy have a lot to interest you here. We interest vou through your love of style, interest you through your purse. Assist us in getting rid of the surplus Coat stock before stock taking and we'll recip- rocate by giving you more for your money than it ever bought before. A lot for a choice. t Department. 1 table containing a lot of Ladies’ Coats, in biack and colors, the kind that sold for $6 and $7.50, Choice . 1 table of Ladies’ Coats, some trimmed with fur. Sold heretofore from be to $12.50. Chetee ... Table of Cultaren’s Coats and Reefers that suld for Es Dept. Here we offer you a most complete stock of all the lat- est fashionables. Just as com- plete as if we were at the height of the season instead of the wane. No odds and ends or broken lots, but fresh, new goods that shrewd buy- ing under pressing circum- stances enables us to sell for less than they cost to manu- facture. ¢ Big purchase of Ladies’ flats, displayed on one of our large tables, comprising Mohair Felts, in large Ag and email shapes. Choice .. 1 table, containing Black French Felt shapes and Flats for ladies, misses and children. Hats that you've paid $1.25 for, and in some cases at millinery shops as much as $2. Choive— 15. ‘Some of our new Imported Flowers. The kind that will be used spring—Lilles of the Valley, ¢ 3 dozen in a bunch. Usual Velvet Forget - Me - Nots, in blue and pink. Usually sold for 12¢.— New French Liteg. used Cc can sell for .. 3 Kid Glove Specials. at the unasual price of ... ‘The Marguerite ve, ladies’ 4-button glace kid glove, that sells everywhere Ladies’ 2-clasp ee io tan, mode and pearl. clals..<. = iy a % A=) NI Black Astrakhan Tamos— the last lot of which we had to sell at $1—on account of a lucky stroke we're able to sell now... eset fee tease seegeesee season eedpeteeteesette Sesdenfontoateetoroatentonteetees in Inte winter and carly price, Te. Choice i : 5° doz. for .... es. Regular $1 values—we Child's Black Mitts ll for $1—we sell for.. Sonsnceatoesessendonseeteeseetessontonteeteeseoteote ete Mayer Bros.& Co., 937-939 F St. Sa aad a ee 8s as Teese > re S 5 It is possible to buy Furniture avd Carpets here—at prime factory cost— That time is here-NOW! We are cleaning house — clearing away all broken lots—resvlting from our great holiday trade. During all of this cost sale you are just as welcome as ever to easy weekly or monthly payments. Parlor Suites, Chamber Suites, AT ig] ‘Bideboards, PRIME | Hall Racks, FACTORY Rockers, cost. | Carpets, On Credit. There are broken lots in all grades of furniture—short lengths in our most expensive grades of carpet—and it will be a grand feast for housekeepers—un- til these things are GONE. The earlier you get here—the more variety you'll find to select from. All ‘carpets made, laid and lined FREE—no charge for waste in matching figures. GROGAN’S MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSH, 817-819-821-823 Seventh street n.w., Bet. H and I sts. [XXMERRRERERRKEA REAR RR RARERRERERA RRR JaT-S4d [XKERREERKERKEREM RAE RRA EREE RARE MAREE UEMK ERE ER ws GROWING ti gd Sage eagle pod Inlessly cured. ‘Bunloa Sites Fpl abealate comfort. beta J. J. GEORGES & SON, berry marine Pits? sapped ave. BW. = gucare me2l-w. th. Ay” rsd It All Depends —on the kind of flour you use whether your bread, cakes and pastries are as light and good as they should be. The only way to be sure always of the best is to use eres Flour. Make no mistake. It is veres” Flour that makes more, lighter, whiter, swee- er and better bread .han any other flour. “Ceres” Flour sold by all grocers— we only wholesale it. Wim. M. Galt & Co., Wholesalers, 1st and Ind. Ave. 1 Bon Marche, 314 and 316 7th St. Clipped from Washington Post to-day— A NEW MAGAZINE FOR WOMEN. ‘The American Queen, a magazine for women, published by the Bon Marche of this city, is added to the list of publi- cations. The first issue, that for Jan- uary, is a home journal, covering in its twenty handsomely Mustraied pages the best and dearest phases of a woman life. Each department is a pocket mag- azine in itself, the whole being supple mented by a charming love story, “The Grand Duchess."” From the Paris fash- fon letter to the practically helpful Dressmakers’ Page, there is not a dutl Hae throuchout. The flattering notices from the press and the many commendations of our patrons Indicate that the American Queen has already found a host of ad- mirers in this city. It is filled from cover to cover with the most refined and polished Mterature, embracing all subjects of Interest tc women, It is absolutely free. Any one can become a subscriber by simply registering on our books. FRIDAY’S HOUR SALES —will, as usual, be full of hosts of sav- ing suggestions for wise shoppers. We take this occasion to offer the stall lots of goods, of which there are not enough to advertise for a whole day's welling. In some cases there sre barely enough of the articles advertised to last over thirty minutes, but if you are disappointed you have only yourself to blame, for you should always make tt & rule to be on hand at the beginning of the hour specified. Don't request us tou let you have these goods at the re- duced prices outside of the hours men- tioned. Read every item carefully, for it speaks of an unusual scving chance, 10 to 1 1 o’clock. Lot of 10¢. Shell, Rubber and Rone Combs, also Tooth Brashes and “AC. Hand Scrubs. Friday, one Oc. only, 10 to 11 in Swiss Men's 124¢. Color~d Bordered Handkerchiefs. Friday, cne only, 10 to 11. Lot of All-over EmbroHeries, and Nainsook. Always sold at $1.25 end $1.50. Friday, ‘one hour only, 10 to 11 wine Cosue os Hous, cicadas a 1 (| to 12 O int 25c Pure Cream Choc- olates, in all flavors, for 1 hour only tomor- row, 11 = 9c Ib. Children’s and Ladies’ = Point Venice Collars. Ladies’ 49. High Neck and Long a? Jersey-ribbed Fleece-lined Vests, 12 Gay, onc box aly, li to 43c. Ladies’ 15c. Black Wool Mittens, Oc Friday, i bour only, 11 to 1 io Corded Band Chemise. ¥: DAc, day, one hour ouly, 11 to 1 Ledies’ 3%. Fine Quality 3 to 4 o "clock. Boys’ Windsor Ties, ” choice colorings, 1c. value. Bedey. “7C. 1 hour only, 3 to 4. Fine a width Tuxedo Vel almrara heretofore SOc. 1 hour oaly, 3 to 4. - 23¢. “Canton Drat were, Friday, 1 Soorioniys: ye 42c. 4. to 5 o’clock.* Ladies’ Five 26-inch Gloria Umbrellas, with fancy natural Fr 50¢, handle. 98¢. everywhere. Fri- day, 1 hour only—4 to 5. Ladies’ Fine Gratis, Bat Bath Robes, tn Saxony wool, ri The. finest qualities and Tandsomest colorings offered. in wi § | ‘48 ton at a hour oaly-4 to 5... ° No, other store in the city will sell from 4 to 5 i @LARIC? 3 Hath BGs Friday, “Reduction Day.” We find it absolutely necessary to have some one day in the week to clean up the broken lots, and goods which for any reason are not selling as fast as our methods of merchandising demand. And we have decided upon Friday, which will hereafter be known in our store as Reduction Day. Everything ad- vertised for Friday Reduction Day must be sold out that day, no matter what the sacrifice in price. Tomor- row will be our first Reduction Day, and it will be full of interest to eco nomical shoppers. Lot of odds and ends in Ladies’ and Men’s Shirts and Drawers. Al ways 25 to Soc. Friday....., 15c. 3 Coque Feather Boas u yards long. $1.25 value. Friday... .69¢ Ladies’ Handsome 26-in. Slightly Damaged Dresden Handle Umbrel- la. $4. Friday --. $2.50 I Slightly Damaged Eiderdown Quilt. $5 value. Friday... $3.25 1 lot of Men’s 35c. Wool Half Hose, sizes 10} and a1 only Friday seta 19c. A little lot of Colored Plush Ends. Regular $1 to $1.50 =. Fri- day .25c. yd. A face table full, ceniiass ing all remnants of Dress) Goods which have accumulated during December, in different lengths, will be closed out Friday at hali and less than half s@OLARK 3 Ae EC @ Store for rent. ? Fixtures for sale. ) ISaciety 1 Folk ‘ AFOWKS ( —should visit our establish- 2 ment at once and inspect the // magnificent Diamond Pend- ) ants, Necklaces, Brooches, ¢ ete.we're showing. Whether )) you will need them this sea- >. son or not, it will pay you to )) ‘Ss buy now—during this retir- > (( ing sale—while prices are but )) @ a fraction of what they should y, » be. <4 (¢ Make your table resplend- )) 2 ent with silver—buy one of § ({ these clegant cases of silver % we're selling way below ac- \{ tual cost. These cases con- tain large, heavy pieces, and (will make’a pleasing addition to your store of silverware. Keep your old silver belght, by. using our Silver Polish, bottle, ‘Gerome. Desio! , ‘1107 F St. North side. ja7-70ad Roe RRS BED Soros = Shedd’ s, 432 gth St. ‘Our Prices ‘Are Lowest. | * Some folks think that our prices are high— simply because we have a reputation for selling meritorious goods and doing the best wor Investigation will prove * conclusively that our | | * prices are THE VERY iE @ * * LOWEST. iE 7 * In our Tinning Depart- |: |, * * ment we also PAINT tin | 2 * * roofs, ete—if desired. | * * Lowest prices for this, too. * C7 Get our figures—it costs nothing. {5 S. s, SH EDD sr. E ie > | 0 hi Ra eee SESHCeee 3 “Queen” Taffy OUGHT TO BE GOOD. eee ¢ 4 - 4 e . 4 e The Jaco Fussell Co, makes - “Queen” That's guar 4 10, antee casagie that It’s pure. It's oe made of the best molasses and 2 15 Aavored with homey. Tes the : one taffy that" ‘3 always fresh and $ 25¢. ta . eee njorable cou i Box. ae by nearly one hundred = ol * aes & Grocers. The JACOB FUSSELL ©0., Sole Makers, $7-25 POPPOCEOEPES ESPNS eee: Wcities Bead Neves ese fener An Oven = than our delicious NX BROWN Breads, you'll nd abent town. OURS a § is the ‘seal. Boston ae pared as it's fn. Boston. a served warm—and makes Frans “Fourve sever eijored. eet) 1” 9, ST. rafft’s ke pa ag 4 JaT-th st 20 } inertial tate dtd .