Evening Star Newspaper, January 9, 1897, Page 8

JA HALL RUGS. St Can’t Question Our Rug Prices. We stand right at the head of the list for Rugs. With the best and one of the largest -Rug Departments of the country, and an immense stock of well-chosen rugs bought by the hundred bales (instead of by one or a dozen bales, as dealers usually buy), there’s really no comparison between - the varieties and prices here and what you'll find ordinarily. Next week’s quotations are figured on a price obtained by making a really immense purchase. You can improve many a room in your house and save money by taking ad- vantage of this sale. E RUGS. PAN MOTTLED ‘SMYRNA MATS. Size. Worth. For. 1 bale, 18 by 36 in ‘5c. Ble. GOATSKIN RUGS. 2 bales White and Gray Goatskin yO ft... 3 6 in. by 16 ft. 6 in-- ® by 12 ft : 28 by 64 in. Were i to by i ft 50. "Now... St $1.75 10 by 13 ft z 19 by 14 ft OTHER_ RUGS. he eS 1_bale al Axminster Rugs. ho 1 Wale, smyma Gute Rage, 8 m% Ss : Wort or. le Smyrna Hute Rugs, 8 by $26 te, oy 32 te. ere 1 Nate Satin Sate Rugs, ‘36 ‘by sees ~ 5 4 pale ate : Py eee $5.00 $2.50 inn Were $5. N 33.00 $ = For. Le 1 ‘hale Monuelte “Rugs, 27" goets z le Moquette itugs, 1.90 i. Were. $2.90. Now.....-... $2.00 20 ¥% bale Moquette Mats, 18 by “36 5.00 in. Were $1. Now.......--- ~- 75C- 4 cid % bale Wool Mats, 16 by 32 in. a $27.50 ‘Only .. : I9c. 4% F St. Cor. lith | Storage, 22d & I. It PE IW. B. MOSES & SONS, 3 4 Sine Setetnetntetetedetetntteteninietetetetetntneetetete c. HL T hav is due nervous e v by curi T will oO! PROMO DOPOPODO DOH H OHO 3 3 ; 13t SEWING riACHINES Ope Have a small me you W-A-S-H-. OGRAM’S} Consumption | handsome lot ~ moun ap. uroeee Of Calendars (at Half Pricel! / Includes Caleadazs with etchings—Embossed } Calendars—Pentield's Poster ndars—Shak- espearean, Tennyson, “Every-day,"” Boudoir Calendars. A rare chance to buy der actually less than cost! w iB e positively demonstrated that consumption to a form of neurasthenla, or otherwise proctration, a dep: his theory “hss be ssion of the vital pow- tried and verified as t, with successful discove utd not the cause of the disease. I to fully prove the truth of my theory any and every case in the earlier stages. positively guarantee to cure every case of nin the primary stages. Letters from persons are on file at my of- 1310 N. Cap. st.: G. £ } TJ. PICKELLS, 305 a.» WHEATE, S10 12th st. L. CARSON, 1226 6th st. mw.; H. Lutz & Co. Selling 5 Handsome Lap Robes for $3. Come in and inspect one of the finest and most select assortments of Lap Robes and Blankets we've ever shown! Green, Blue and Black Beaver Robes for as low ‘as $3. Also & fine showing of Silk Plush Robes. oae the number, 497 Penna. Ave. N. W. Ja9-20d s Orrist Tooth A vS a MUCH DEPENDS ‘The purest, most effective and most agreeable Dentifrice made. Tincture of Turkey Myer, Flor. ON YOUR DRUGGIST. Fae a * 2 Ever stopped to think how much depends on the way your prescriptions are ‘The slightest error may lead to serfous t:onble with the patient. Can you rely on ycur druggist? You can trust US. We use ‘only pure drugs. We never substitute. We are careful. And every prescription is com- pounded by registered pharmacists. Arlington Drug Store, Cor. Vt. Ave. & H St. ater. s. Daggett. Ja8-200 Enjoy Seashore Bathing at homel No danger of taking cold—and you'll have all the benefits that bathing in the surf gives —{f you use our SULPHATED SEA SALT SPONGE BATH. A cure for tender feet—a rheumatic pains vanisher. To be had here onl; 1331 G._ja6-1m,14 cleanses and preserves the teeth, ed 2 sweetems the breath, hardens the gums and leaves a pleasant, whole- | some _after-taste Cc Special price per ° bottle - | h & Pa. Ave. & 17th & H Sts¢$/ Seep Ab eeteseoreteseoos HOM rated by Electricity. THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1897-24 PAGES. Monday’s justify the claim of sensational bargains ‘Program: a The Palais Royal. A sensational program---the “buyers” were bar- gain hunting in New York this week with fesults that eecsecee r Monday. Givernaud’s Famous Silks. Trashy silks, you doubtless have discovered, are dear at any price, You can't be humbugged all the time. Givernaud’s famous silks at re- duced prices are rare—sensational bargains: 1. 59c %_ Givermana's 7c quality Black Satin and G. G. Silk Brocades, in 1897 effec" Only 7 pleces, 89c ity Lot 2. for Givernaud’s $1 qual- Black jecea—| feces ay 8 erence ce | fabrics sold at $1.25 a yard in Lot 3. for Givernaud’ $1.25 Black Brocades—the rich Brocades. $1 every leading establishment. E en ng Silks—the new and lovely satin brocades, at 50c, 75¢ and $1, snscead of 68c, $1 and $1.25 yard. Only 7 pieces—and no more to come at less than regular prices. Colors: Nile green, lavender, yellow, ciel blue, pink, cream, white. 50c Jap. Silks, - Wash 39c. (7These are 27 inches wide, superior quality and in forty- nine exquisite ehades. The merchant offering 24-inch wide silks in inferior quality may say his are worth 50c—you'll know better now. 1897 Lace Wash Silks? Hope not, 25c. (7 Are we first with the 1897 because we believe comparisons will tell you that the Palais Royal has the most attractive designs and colorings. And only 25¢ yd. and lEmbroideries. Silks, French Organdies 25¢. (7The 1897 importation—the genuine French Organdies, in plain and figured effects. The special price of 25¢ yard will create a scramble for them. We never ask regular patrons to hurry without reason. Perhaps not. The most correct laces are in a new shade of ecru, darker than here- tofore, in net top with heavy edges also Point Lierre effects. correct embroideries have open edges. piece with this printed guarantee: These goods are warranted fast edz embroidery guaranteed to wear as well as the cloth. are: Bargain 1. (7 12c to $1 yard for 3 to 9- inch-wide Ecru Net Top and Point Lierre Laces. 200 match sets. Imported for another firm. Not delivered for good reason. We secure and offer bargains. Bargain 2. 7 19e and 25c yard for Chan- tilly and Heavy Black Silk Laces worth 30¢ to 60c yard. Only too few of them--and no more in eight. Hurry. Bargain 3. (5c and 12c yard for Best «Plat Val. Laces worth 10¢ to B0c yard. Eages are 4% to 6 inches wide; Insertions are 2 to 8 inches. Fifty match sets, T7100 most beautiful show you. wide. grays, ete. fly beautiful. ©7739 for wide. inehes. Table Linen and Bed Bargain 4. to 68 ever our pleasure and pride to They sets, 2% to 7 inches wide. Bargain 5. 7 75e, Se and $1 a yard for the New Silk Chiffons, 45 inches Thirty shade: the new yellows, viol Purest of silk—air- Bargain 6. strips of Embroideries, strip containing tive yards. Val- ues are 10¢ to 2e yard—you get 50c to $1 worth for only 39 cents. Edzes are 2% to 6 inches Insertions are 114 to 3 The We have only the best, each The bargain spots Bargain 7. [75c yard for Cambrie Em- broideries with open and close edges. 1 to 2 Inches wide. Better than the best Se Edges of our experience or yours. Bargain 8. G5'98e and $1.25 for Dress Garnitures worth $3 to $5 Told you of them yes- : v we advise regular patrons to avoid disappointment —and hurry here Monday. Those who do will thank us for the ad- vice. yard for the Oriental Laces are match including greens, manufacturer's each $ % Bargain 9. 710 yards of best All-silk Ribbons for 15c, 17¢ and 19¢. Widths are %, % and 1 inch. Black and all colors. Rarest of bargains. Covering. Preparatory to the showing of the 1897 importations comes this clearing sale of the 1896 stoc: . The quantities are not'large, so that we can afford to greatly reduce prices in order to effect.a quick clearing sale. Hints! | €3739e yard for last of the 50: Table Damasks, 72 inches ards wide. x ©2749 to $1 per half dozen for Table Napkins that were $1.45 to $2.75 dozen. [7 12%c for Note alze. ©2720 each 25e Towels. (7$1.19 for the $1.98 Gen- uine " Marseilles Bedspreads. Hemmed. Ready for use. Hints!! G72 for the 39c and 48c Linen Bureau Scarfs, 1% and 2 long. Borders in fancy colors. Fringed all around. AlF-linen Towel: 1897 qualities and designs cannot be better. rarer Hints 112 O72 for Webb's famous dew-bleacbed Towels, the well- known 89 and 4S¢ Towels. [9c pair for $1.50 quality 19¢, Warranted | Blankets. Not all woo!, but 83x43 ine heavy (and; full 11-4 size,” with borders In colors, looking like — much more éxpensive blankets. for odd lots of fare | And many smaller lots not safe t( advertise in detail, The Palais Royal, G Street. PLSEPASSE LE SHG LEOIOVSOOETES I Make No Charge —for furnishing an estimate of the — cost of any entertainment you may ive. I furnish the entire menu for ncheons and Dinner Pariles—the POTS: BOPATHIC PIARMACY, r put in and let us supply — ihe Ni TART MRR with electric current and your sewing ma- The best class of may be run from morning until night without a touch of the foot. Let us explain i ° i U.S. Electric Lighting Co., eee at) 213 14th st. nw. x G ja6-200 — 2 CSS res sees se oeseeneeseesees | | DEC R S. Cod Liver Oil Is A Food : cuncat@ucad wt aa ¢ | SOlid Polished Brass b —— strengthen the system. It makes 9 | ° for 3 = acon ¢ Amdirons @ $5, = YEK OIL comes 9 | ¢ © In the handsomest of Old Colonial Designs. ~~ — _ it's pure, clear, lim- ** This is an unusual chance to secure Andiron 3 md palatable. — 25e. and 0c. | of to fine a grade and for #0 little money bet th we are now asking. yy all means drop 11 y [ioe dise teen 3s Thompson, 793 $5 ff. Corning, «22%, “TC ° ° ith St. 3 S. PHARMACIST, 15th. | “ene ’ teenth St sana —— eee treet eee eacaniaen ‘If You Haven't Go to Siccardi’s A Photo of Baby FOR BA AINS IN HUMAN HAIR. ——- —let us make them for you now. Preserve We have jist ba! wetty face while baby is still a Italian and F: —— bal ve've ted a good bit of our time tn ns, flaest stock ever displayed in | ——- to making child photos—and we know ae 4 i] < 4 iF AR added DM Ours is a reputation second to none—for the fine work turned out—Anything frown a visiting card to the most elaborate of stock certificates—is performed on the shortest notice. Drop in and see samples of work. Pease: F STREET N. W. 20d as well as a medicine for thin peo- please mothers. a lot of All Long Human Bair jezzo Tits” are especially suited to argains. $4 dow. up. —<= children. W. H. Stalee, 1107 F St. Snes Ja8-16d FOSCEPEPISO TPO LEER SE OCOOOOH CLEARANCE SALE OF FURS. $2.50 Russian Marten Neck Boas. 12.00 Stone Marten Neck Boas 12.50 Black Marten Neck Boa tails. . $16.50 Mink Neck Boas, $10.00 Black Thibet Boas. -$5.60 All other Pur Neck, Boas greatly reduced to close them out. Muffs at a great reduction. Ladies’ Cloth Jacketg.at a very low price. MARTIN. WOLF, a8 Ses 1TH ST. N.W. PEGI SOOIELEOSEES: x to M. B. BRADY. ced tn same proportion. Siccardi, 711 Ith st. next to Palais Royal. dressing, shampooing and Ja2-20d AAARRARRL ODADAS hot | sands of ine Roses! | aa ¢ Fragrant beauties, every one of them cut fresh from the plants every morn- ipg. Special offer for the $1.00 next few days—per dozen. . No florist in the city can surpass in quality and ft Sthis showing of oses! Ou> assortment comprises Amertean B! Meteors, Bride and Perles, Kaiserin, Golden ntl Bridesmaid, °° * Gate, La France, &c. qf Sh - Freeman, &2 13th St} Grap e Juice, outrntesentse ——* 9’Phone 15404 5c. at. bot. ee ee 26-3m,2 eee eee se"): = : ae ducts are! “dust a few dozen quart bottles to go at SOc. Delivered. N. H. Duvall, 1923 Pa. Ave. Ja5-t, tely pure whisky a8 6/4. 4=<STE-PHONE99& Some Light on “MONTICELLO” smooth, mellow, worth every penny of $5 a I want more folks to get acquainted with jness—so I make the price $3 a gallon, de- .tb,s,20 ‘ Bring Lamps. Your Babies. light by @ single press of s button. We are noted for obtaining good expressions in matches requiréd, thus saving your Sis Sis Se Ps Se eee city. Amateurs would toa by fre. Prices ranging from §5 our work. Gallery on Come in and take @ look at them. PICTURES UP TO DATE IN STYLE, FINISH. Co. M.KETSKEMETHY. “ge kee | Geo. F, Muth & eclt3m © Fermanent—Reliable. 1100 Pa are $a.8-244 418 1TH ST. N.W. refreshments for Card Parties and Receptions. I send linen, silver, china and my own waiters if desired. And persona‘ly arrange every detail, ©7“Jarvis’ Ice Cream is the best.”” a arvis, 426 oth St. ’Phone 1000. $ \FECTIONER AND CATERER. fonts ae ER, WITH CON pation, injures the complexion, induces pimples, sallow skin. Remove the cause by using Carter's Little Liver Pilis. One a dose. Try them. Indigestion radically cured by the use of Angos- tura Bitters. Sole Manufacturers, Dr. J. G. B. Ste- gert & Sons. Procured of all druggists. FALLS CHURCH. ‘There was a quiet wedding at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George F. MeInrurf Wednesday afternoon, the contracting parties being Miss Nellie Mabin, daughter of Mr. William Mabin, und Mr. W. F. Albertson, brother of Mrs. McInturf. Rev. D. L. Rathbun, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, performed the ceremony, which took place in the presence of a number of neighbors and friends of the parties. The bride was prettily attired In a dress of brown canvas zibiline carried a bou- quet of pink roses. Mr. J. E. Jacobs acted as groomsman and Miss Bertha Capner as brides- maid. ~The happy couple left on the 2:30 p.m. train for Asheville, N. ©., which city they will make their future home. Mr. William McPyncheon of Washington and Miss Nellie Clark of Madison county, New York, spent @ day this week with Mr. Geo. ‘A: L. Merri: field. Miss Sue Riddle will leave next Wednesday for Louis for an extended visit to friends. iss Edith O. Merrifield left Tuesday for Boston, Muss., for a two months’ visit to her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. G. Irving Gilereas, At the meeting of the executive committee of the a Lodge of Good Templars in Itichmond Tues report was made of the organization of lodges of the order during the past month. The services of Mr. J. W. Guy, grand chief tem: plar, were secured for a month's lecture work, and a circular letter is to be prepared by the’ past grand chief templar, grand secretary and grand Superintendent of Juvenile templars and sent to every minister In the state asking for a spectal collection in the churches for the benefit of mission and educational work of the order in the state. ‘This circular will be sent from the office of the grand secretary, which is located here, ‘The nightly services being held this week in the churches are well attended and interesting. Monday night the services were held in the M. i, Church South, and were led by Rev. D. L. Rathbun of the Presbyterian Church. Tuesday the meeting was and by Rev. J. Jenkins of the Congregational Church, and "last SANDY SPRING. Iseac Wilson and wife of Canada attended Friends’ meeting Sunday, and his sermon on that day fully sustained his reputation for elo- quence and spirituality. Other visttors have been Mrs. Charles R. Hallowell, Gerald W. and Robert Hallowell of Wilmington; Miss Jeannie O'Reilly. cf Washington, Misses Antonio and Holliday Welles of Fairfax, and Miss Margaret Massie of Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Miller gave a large family tea party on New Year day to Mrs. Miller's ‘Thomas relotives. Altbongh a number were un- avoidably absent, about thirty supped merrily to- gether, ranging in age from over eighty years to under eighteen months, The Phreniskeia met at Willow Heights wich Miss Virginia M. Stabler ‘Thursday evening. _M Edna V. Thomas presided, and George F- Was secretary. The life and writings of A. Doyle were ‘Conan ussed, and considerable business luding the election of two new Brooks and. Mamie M, ill be held at Plain: 5 ess. ea tea Saturday in George F. Nesbit, jr., Was transacted, f members—M{; ‘Thomas. q gay prides, Mrs, ind. aad Mrs. Charles The venerable Mre. Robinson Stabler met with a severe accident last week, suffering a fracture of hip from a fall at the home of her son, Edward R. Stabler, Th annual meeting of the members of the Mont- Mutual Fire Insurance Company took plice 4 at Sand, ceum, with nearly persons in ai Charles F, presided, and J. Jan joemaker Was secretary. ‘The report of a committee of five, appointed one year ago to settle questions arising ‘from the action of the members’ meeting of January, 1895, w: roved, and the committee continu rs of the board of directors, G, Porter, Henry ©. Hallow Washington B. Chichi Israc Hartshorne, ry M. Murray, |. The mem- consisting of Charles i, Edward P, Thomas, , Gustavius W. Dorsey, Dixon, Charles Abert, Nathan H. Baile, BE. 1. Tschit. Joseph T. Moore and John MacDonald, were re-elected, ‘The Joint committee“of the three ug- ricultural clubs met at Belmont Tuesday evening to arrange a program for the farmers’ convention to be held here February 16. The subjects se- lected for discussion were: Farmers and Methods of Improvement;” “The Best Material av& Manner of Farm Fence " “The Con- dition and Improvement of Hay and ‘Grain Farms Compared With Dairy Farms in ‘This. Vicinity.” Robert H. Miller, director of the Maryland agri- cultural experiment station, was chosen president, and Charles R. Hartshorne and J. Janney Shoe. maker, secretaries. As heretofore, a substantial Iench ‘Will be provided for all visitors and farmers from near and far made welcome a’ this annual gathering of Montgomery agriculturi 5 The musical and dramatic entertainment at the “Phe Condition of Our Lyceum organized by Mr. and Mrs, Edward N. Bentley and Miss May Miller Stabler, was a grati- ying success despite the stormy weather of Tues- day evening. “Sally in Our Alley,” sung by John ©. Bentley, accontpanied by Miss O'Reilly of Wash- ington, was exemplified in a spirited pantomime, verse by verse. A little play, “Mrs. Dwight's was well rendered by Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Davis and Samuel Bond, followed by a short and amusing scene, rs. Brown’s Return Frem the Capital,” in which Misses Rebecca _T. Miller and Augusta N. Thomas a vrs 1 stra et,”’ acted by Mortimer O. Stabler: given with great effect and amid toch applause. Misses Edith and Elste Elbrey have gone to New ee rot mame weeks_ Miss 1 ‘er T. Moore fs,at Swarthmore, Pa., and Mrs. Edward N- Bentley and non hove been ‘the » Edward Leadbeater in Alexan- = seeeeatin Tent, No. 188, Billependent Order of bites, was the scemp of ® grand reception Thursday night, under th auspices of Mr. Ohas. W. Williamson, Mrs, John W. arse, Mr. Chas, H. ‘Williamson, Mrs. Eaward {Yiley, Mrs. F. W. Berrg- man and Mrs. Geo. W. Sh ‘ex. The reception was given to celebrate the tWentieth anniversary va Sunlor tent af aa fi ‘an. gary ate, at sleds PACIFIC RAILROADS Sensational Episode During the Fund- ing Bill Debate. MR. JOHNSON'S PERSONAL ATTACK The Caustic Reply to Him Made by Mr. Cooper. MR. HARRISON’S OPPOSITION One of the most remarkable episodes which have occurred in the House for some time was the vituperative speech of Rep- resentative Grove Johnson of California yesterday, leveled against William R. Hearst, the owner of the San Francisco Examiner. Brief notice was made of the speech in yesterday's Star, but even if the hour when it was delivered had permit- ted, it would have been impossible to have printed much of the speech, on account of the vile language used by Mr. Johnson and the indecency of some of his allega- tions against Mr. Hearst. Mr. Johnson's scurrility and indecency of language seemed“to shock the House, and when he concluded his vituperative tirade but two or threé’ meif ventured to ap- plaud him, and even their slight demon- strations were quickly checked by the omf- nous silence which pervaded the rest of the House. Mr. Cooper's Reply. Mr. Cooper of Wisconsin replied to Mr. Johnson's attack upon Mr. Hearst. “In view of what has been said by the gentleman from California,” he said; “in view of the exhibition which we saw here— as 1 think one of the most disgraceful known in the annals of the legislative history of the United States—the attack- ing of a man absent from this place in a manner known only to cowards, blacken- ing his name, ruining it (if it were in the Power of the gentleman from California to ruin anybody who has ever had any reputation at all) to the best of his ability, I feel it proper for me to say at least a few words.” Mr. Cooper then paid a high tribute to Mr. Hearst and the hard work he has done to build up his papers, and declared that he did not think that anything he had done entitled a member to attack him as the gentleman from California had done. Mr. Cooper turned to Mr. Johnson and continued: “Let the galled jade wince. The gentieman was in a republican dis- trict. He boldiy championed the funding bill and he is buried under a majority of fhe gentleman from New York whom he so infamously and willfully maligned is not responsible for his defeat. It is the knowledge that the peopie of the state of { Califcrnia uve that the power of the Southern Pacific Railroad Corapany, whom the gentleman from California presumes to be championing here on the floor, in the face of people, has been used to their detri- ment. They Know of the manner in which that corporation has for years past treaied the people of that state. “The people of California have been treated more shamefully by this corpora- tion than any commonwealth in the his- tery of the United States has been treated by any other corporation—either railroad or otherwise. ‘hey have destroyed or crippled eaterprise, they have destroyed the business of Individuals, they have dictated to the merchants how they should conduct their business, imposed hards! upon farmers, busi. men, merchants, dry goods men, lumber men merchants in every class of business, and made to feel their heavy hand all those who underiook to ship their freight in opposition to this company. “The republican party repudiated the funding bill. Why? Because they did not Want to ald the tyranny of the Southern Pacific over the taxpayers of Califoraia.” Mr. Cooper then pro: ment against the bill. ply to Mr. Johnson his seat at the rear no response. Mr. Johusen’s speech does not appear in the Congressional Record today, but a note inserted in the proceedings at the proper place says, “His remarks will ap- pear hereafter.” Mr. Harrison's Opposition. During the debate vpon the Pacific rail- way funding bill in the House yesterday Mr. Harrison spoke in opposition to the measure. He said: “First, I say that the proposition em- braced in the report of the majority is too liberal to the railroad companies. 1 agree with my friend and colleague, the gentie- man from Texas (Mr. Bell), who so elo- quently showed this committee on yester- day that the owners cf these raliroads have not so acted in the past as to entitle them to any further privileges or favors at the hands of the American government. “TI have endeavored as a member of this cemmittee to gain all the information that I could upon this subject. I have reached the conclusion, as the result of my investi- gations, that this proposition is not only the proposition of the debtor railroad com- panies, but the proposition of the weaker of the two, and even a worse propvsition than that which the Union Pacific Railroad Company had indicated, by the testimony cf its attorney, Mr. Pierce, that it was willing and able to mike when he first came before the commitiee. It is true that he afterward.withdrew it, and agreed that perhaps the Union Pacific could not do bet- ter than is proposed in this bill. “But, Mr. Chairman, it is an indisputable fact that in these two railroad companies there is a great difference in ability, so greai that any reasonable man must admit that the Union Pacific is in better condi- tion to pay, or in a condition to pay more on their indebtedness, than is the Central Pacific. If so, pray tell me why we should accord to it the same terms that we do to the Central Pacific, unless we are under some obligations to grant to this company some special privilege—some privilege not accorded even to its associate the Central Pacific. That reason alone, Mm Chairman, would influence me not to adopt the re- port of the majority of the committee. “The distinguished gentleman from Ver- mont (Mr. Powers) said that his estimate was based on hard times, It Iccks to me as though it was not orly based on hard times, but, if you believe what was so elo- quently said by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Bell) on yesterday, that it was based on some very hard practices. “I ask the committee of the whole House, Are you willing to make a settlement based upon the figures of the distinguished gen- tleman frdm Vermont, based, as he says, upon hard prices, and, as the gentleman from Texas has shown you, upon hard practices? “I submit that the adoption of the report of the committee would be a losing busi- ness to the government, even if it were carried out in good faith by the railroad companies and the 2 per cent interest, as well as the entire principal, paid as provid- ed for in the bill. As has been well said, if we extend this favor, ought we not to re- ceive something for it? Are we under any special obligations to these~companies or either of them? Certainly not. “Under the proposed bill the government will be no better protected than under the existing law. While an increase in the sec- ded with his argu- Throughout his re- the latter sat quietly in of the hall. He made it. “I am not content simply to oppose this bill, but propose, after spending six months of investigation’on the committee on Pa- cific railroads, to submit such suggestions as have occurred to me. Will it do to 4 ly kill the bill? I think not, for, as I ning, I the for po NG RS enn fe parded be done. Some bonds have al- _ Bargains in Decoratives AT. PERRY’S. Merit wins. Our Upholstery Department has steadily grown in favor from the day we opened it. Grown in facility, too. It has come through this season with flying colors of suc- cess. It has more friends now than it had three months ago. Its prices are tempting—so are its qualities. linked with the stock. Good taste good judgment manifest themselves all through We want to talk bargains from this department now. Some lines that are low we want to close out at once Price is our lever. Away they will go into the service of shrewd buyers—who will appreciate the chances offered—and snap them up. Shades are one of the specials. Of course, we make Shades to order—able to do It as well as any- body—and for less than lot of others. Estimates won't cost anything—neither Will a peep at our samples. But we bave a bargain in Ready- made Shades—that will interest you if your windows are the average size. We have four lots— Opaque Shades — 36x72 — mounted on durable rollers and supplied with all the attachments, ready to put up. Be. kind for SC. Shades—36x72—with Opaque Opaque Shades—36 yards—ready to put up. 50c.—NOW 39c. Opaque: les-~36x72—with lace edze and insertion—all ready to put up NOW 75c. Special sale of Sample Lace Curtains. As long as we are through with our sample line, you may as well enjoy it. We are not going to ask anywhere near what they are worth—because we have handled them a great deal-—and they may need fre ning up before you can hang them. You will save more than enough to pay for that. Being samples nt the choicest styles of inches by 24 Regular price, Nottingham Lace Curtains-- Single pairs. Was $2.00—Now $1.25. Was $2.25—Now $1.75. Was $2.95—Now $1.95. Was $3.00—Now $2.00. Was $4.75—Now $3.25. Fs a i as te te te ste Sendotaontontondengegectsontontontondontontonsteadeeseeserseegeegenten Real Lace Tamboured Cur- tains. Single pairs— Was $4.50—Now $3.00. Was $4.75—Now $3.25. Was $7.50—Now $5.00. Was $8.00—Now $5.25. Was $10.00—Now $7.00. Real Irish Point Lace Cur- tains— Single pairs— Was “$4.50—Now $3.00. Was $4.50—Now $3.25 Was $6.00—Now $400. Was $7.50—Now $5.00. Was $10.50—Now $7.00. Was $12.50—Now $7.50. Tabourettes. We shall have a sale on Monday morning Mahogany and Oak Tx- Vourettes—handy, you know, for your Jardinieres—98e, and $1.25, Special sale of Onyx Tables. Left from the very large collected for the holidays. of a kind now—and sy f ornamental furnitun Getting them very cheap, k te Only One 3-shelf Onyx $18.00. One Ll-inch top Onyx $19.50-Now $17.50. , x Table, with was $17.50-NOW $15.50. One Onyx Table—was $5.75-NOW One Onyx Table —was $3.50-NOW $2.98. was $22.50 Table—was S212 top One pearl Damascus Chatr- Was $15.50 NOW $12.50. COUCH PILLOWS —some beauties we have got to show you-Java Cloth— China Silk—Silk Damask—and Satin— BSc. to $5. laid with SCREENS—All sizes Japanese Screens —odd and quaint effects. $1 to $5.50. PERRY’S, “NINTH AND THE AVENUE.” “¢ Established 1840. “Telephone 995. é a LAUREL. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marshall entertained their uds recently at Wrenfrew, their country r Laurel. Music and dancing, inter- spersed with refreshments, were enjoyed. Among nt Were Miss Agnes White of Alexan- Mr. and Mrs. Robey, Mr. and Mrs. t Aitcheson, Mr. and Mrs. George Murshall, Minnie and Annie Mitchell, Miss Mamie Marshall, Mr. Frank Mitchell, Mr. Thomas ir, Alton Donaldson, Mr. Arthur Fulton, sin Fulton, Mr. William Aitcheson, Mr. vey, Mr. Wilton Donaldson and others. ined a large number of the home of ber rd Phelps. designed for t ms were lighted with e menis were served en re furnished with a list of a1 answers being naines of cities in the United States, Tw prizes were given to those who answered y question, which were won by Miss Al B Pe Willis Voral and stramental music, dancing and ‘games were features’ of ‘Al people present were Misses fer, Lottie Wheeler, Edith Shaffer, Effie Beall, Addie Flester, Aunie Flannery, rl Willis, Elsie Lillard, Helen Willis, and Messrs. Norman Ellis, Edwin Cull, Edward and” Harry Phelps, William Flannery, Gilbert Shatter, William Potter, Emory Martin, Earl Lovell of Liurel and Mr. ore Boise of Baltimore. season on New ve at Luer’s Hall, Bo ‘The attendance was very large. The fancy dane of Miss Louise Mitchell of Washington was a Dancing was kept op until . Refreshments were MeAtee, George A. Agnew of Baltimore; Mieses Blanche Kedmiles, Bertte Anderson, Hattie Scheitlin, Washington; Miss Ola Huntt, Matawom- Mr. ‘Chas. I. Wilson oro’; Misses gie Teapley,, Fannie Leaples, Fannie Learg, ‘ie Leapley, Messrs. Bernard Clinedinst, F. 8. es, M. O. ‘Hanlon, Leslie Dancy, C. L. Baker, .; Miss Katie Miller, Mr. J. R. Tighe, Mr. and "Mrs. G. W. Curley,’ jr., Laurel; Miss Emma Kagle, Seabrook; Misses Nellie, Minnie, Theresa Hicks and Mr. Raymond Hicks, ‘Arundel, Md.; Dr, and Mrs. N. A. Ryon, Mr. and'Mrs. Geo, M. Smith, Colonel Richard Hardisty, Mr, and Mrs. S.J. Charters, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Seltz, Mes. John Bower, Mra. W. _B. . g Meas, Charles A. and Jacob 8. Seltz, Wm. B. and Robert Ingersoll, Misses Mamie Kidwell, Bertie (Thirles, Ellie Seftz, Mabel Phelps, Mary Baldwin, Herbert . Benj. Beall, R. Paul Watts, W. Phelps, jugan, Dennis Wells, Ji'Frahk Tatner, N: E. E. Bell, J. E. Thirles of Bowie. “The cers of the Bowie Social fre: President, Dr. N. A. Ryon; vice president, Gi secretary, Wi liam Leurs; ti ;, Thomas ‘Mr. ai Mrs. ©. Frod.’Flerter will celebrate the twentieth annive-sary of thelr wedding on Monday evening at their Lome on Main street, Profs. Coldwell and Seiih will on their 2 mnost en 4 large nutiber of the the club. that other dances will be given ind guests attendai dance was in charge of a committee of He ais guest was also | stions 10 "newer, the | ; committee was ‘The Bowie Social Club gave its third ball of the See ete teeatentecietenteeteteatendectetoctetecgetene HYATTSVILLE. ‘The Tuesday Club met on the evening of t Sth at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 4 large quota of the members being Cain, bis works in x read his strong personality: E. White rendered a vocal solo, and w. followed by Miss I who read paper desc the for home of the novelist and the scene where several of bis stories are laid. Mr. A. R. Hold sang and gave place to . McDevitt, Bovdman” was the Mr. McDovitt’s essiy, which received applause Elizabeth Cartwright selections, and = Mr Mrs. J. MH. Ralston Cain's works. works of Conan light of criti rr ed to the z of t t Duend: of Justice Carr, with Presid and surer Richardson in attendance, r instructed to supervise flreet immprovemeuts and report at the next mee ng. treasurer submitted bis report, showing the and the expenditure $1, 5, leaving nb from W. Kes jumbla and Murs ing t assessment placed on the property of the comp: Vas read, and after some discussion an order Ww Passed reducing the assessment of $5,000 to. $3,52 After the transaction of some unimportant. bi the board adjourned subject to the call of t president. Messrs. Frank H. Stockett, Robert Moss and ¢ Allison Wilmer have been appointed to fill : governors of the Chase Home fer ' id last Monday at Aunapolis, It - William Paret, bishop of M 1 It was decided to sell a quantity furuiture belonging to the home the necessary expenses attending the building. Opinions in fourteen cases were handed down by the court of appeals on Wednesday. ‘The bas! of the term was finished yesterday, leaving only about ten or twelve cases he Arguments for the January term will begin on Tuesdiy. seas we BROOKLAND. The Brookland Dramatic Club is rebearsing one- act comedies, which it will present shortly before the Brookland public. Mrs. Pelly is president of the club, which includes among its members those who bave had some experience in dramatic work before, so something out of the ordinary ts an. tielpated. : Mr. and Mrs. Morgan are welcomed buck to Brookland by their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan have been spending several months on thelr farm in Prince George's county, Md. Mr. Joseph P. Burg returned yesterday from a sired, like.’ The students quarters. ‘Mr. Jones and family have taken possession of the Morgan cottage on 11th street. to increase Of professional musical Auties, her many friends, who found her to lend her services at all exercises