Evening Star Newspaper, January 19, 1897, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. ‘TUESDAY.... JROSBY S. NOY. her paper, morning + published in Washing- News and Advertising it has 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 office, but simply to THE STAR, or to or Business Depart- mtn, according to tenor or purpose. The Ten-Miles Square. The Attorney General's reply to the Sen- ate’s resolution of inquiry relative to the retrocession of land from the District to the state of Virginia contributes practi- cally no new information to the record of the case. It was well known what area of land was ceded beck and what was the process of law which caused the return of the territory to Virginia. It was also a matter of record that the constitutionality of the act of retrocession had never been judicially determined. As was pointed out by The Star at the time the resolution Was adopted, interest naturally centered upon the fourth item of the request, relat- ing to the legislation recessary to secure an annulment of the retrocession, and upon the Attorney General's reply. To the extent that the Senate was seeking information the answer musi be a disappointment, but, as Mr. Harraon says, the legislative remedy is obvious if it be presumed that the act of retrocession was corstitutional He points to the original authority for creat- ing the District as the best guide to what- ever proceedings may be taken in the future. It now rests with the Senate— should there be a disposition to follow the matter to a conclusion—to choose one of the only two courses that are open. Steps must be tsken either to test the validity of the act of 1846 or to bring about a new cession of the territory by Virginia. Na urally the former proceeding would be first adopted sirce all the indications are to the effect that Virginia would not make a second cession. Whatever is done, ft should be borne in mind by the legislators on both sides of the Potomac that the people of the District are neutral in this matter save to the extent of insisting that ff any- thing be accomplished toward the restora- tion of the old area the entire retroceded territory should be given back and not merely thot small part which Virginia her- self esteems lightly, the ownership of which involves pecuniary responsibilities in con- nection with the construction of bridges vacross the Potomec and in other ways. —___+ + + ___ A Modern Marvel. Chicago's first school teacher has just died, at the age of eighty-four vears. The event furnishes a striking commentary on the newness of things on this continent and also upon the marvelous developments that have come .within a single life-time. ‘When this woman began her task of edu- caticn the now great metropolis ef the middle states was a mere frontier post, with as many aboriginal inhabitanis as whites. That was but sixty-three years ago. Her life is like a romance. Applying to her experience the great object glass of history it will be seen that she has witnessed practically all the periods and Processes of civilization, the growth of a community from a mere outpost of a new life end a new nation to a strong, wealthy city of over a million and a half of souts, a dominant factor in one of the finest sec- tions of this republic. Beyond this point the view of the aged teacher could not Well extend. The perspective closes. The future contains promise of but an aggrega- tioa and an accumulation upon the foun- dation now built. The development, so far as distinct stages of growth are concerned, is a completed tact. Few, if any, other parts of the world can be expected to produce the opportunities which when util- ized by intelligent human energy have resulted in the marvels that were observed by the wcman who has just died in Chi- cas> —__- + _____ Settle the Site Question. Tomorrow, it is announced, the House committee on public buiidings and grounds will take definite action in the ma:ter of choosing a site for a new government print- ing office. It is to be hoped that this will be done, and that so far as the House is concerned an end will be put to the con- stant wrangling over sites and the pulling and hauling in behalf of this project and that, resulting in periodical postponement and practical defeat of the proposition for Sultable quarters for ihe printing office. Eech year adds to the difficulty of ending the contention, for with successive ses- sions there arise new sites, new propos: encouraged by the failure of Congress io act. In seif-defense, at least, the com- mittees should wind up the matter now. This view of the controversy leaves out of consideration such items as the public necessity for a new building, and the men- ace to human hfe tavolved in the further use of the old structure on H street, even with its improvements and braces. ——_--+___. If the proposed treaty can establish such amicable relations as to cause English authors to show more discrimination when they write of this country, it will add to the numerous admirers which it now seems to possess. ————++2—____ The case of the Princess Chimay is at Jeast a radical departure from the hack- neyed romantic episode in which the highly- educated villaia persuades an unsophisti- cated country lady to elope with him. see Mr. Tillman has turned his attention from regulating the affairs of society at large in erder to apply himself exclusively for a time to that weighty problem in economics, the South Caroli: Dispensary. ee 1t would be Interesting to know what Mr. Cleveland thinks about the idea of contin- uing e: esidents in public view by mak- ing taem ambassadors. ———_e-+e Mr. Wolcott's Progre: Probably the most interesting piece of news yet received with reference to Mr. Wolcott's presence in England ts the an- nouncement of his interview with Baron Rothschild. That famous financier ts a great power in the money markets of the world, and however widely men may differ with him on the subject of Srancial policies they cuncede his ability and must respect the influence he wields. He it is who dom- ivates that single square in London which is said to have fixed, and to be maintaining, gold as the standard of redemption value. and to his activity has been aseribed the failure of the international monetary con- ference held at Brussels during the Harrl- son administration. He opposed the free coinage of silver then, and with such force that the friends of silver were obliged tem- porarily to abandon the fight. There has been nothirg to indicate a change of opinion on Baron Rothschild’s part on this subject, but the fact that he meets and confers with Mr. Wolcott shows that he still takes an interest in the argu- ment for silver, and to the extent of his. personal influence {t is éncouragement for the friends of silver to press en in their purpose to again present their case fermal- ly to representatives of the great powers. If Baron Rothschild engages in an ex- change of views with a champion of silver, why may not other advocates of the geld standard consent to de the same thing? What is to prevent a formal meetiig of delegates from the powers instructed to take the whole question into consideration, and report the result to their respective governments? Nobody on either side of this great ques- tion can afford to shun the light. Discus- sion will go on, and it had better proceed under auspices guaranteeing the fullest in- formation dispassionately presented. It is in that way only a wise conclusion may be hoped for. The truth about the matter, as is the rule, will, in the end, prevail. If the case of gold cannot be maintained in a conference where discussion is full and is fairly conducted, the fact will appear, and that fact will determine the future policies of naticns. if tt can be maintained, and is maintained, then the advocates of free sil- ver coinage will be obliged to yield their contention, or, Keeping it up merely for party cry, will confront certain defeat again at the polls. The objection so often.urged to another monetary conference, that it will be calcu- lated to protract uneasiness in business circles, seems not to be well founded. Why any uneasiness, when it is known that the whole question is safe in the hands of the party newly invested with power? Free coinage of silver as an independent act by this government will not during the next four years be undertaken in any event. If other nations can be brought to open their mints to silver, the American mints can with safety be opened to it, too. That is what the people declared at the polls in No- vember. ———_+e—____ Inertia. Inertia is defined as ‘that property of matter by virtue of which it persists in its state of rest or of uniform motion in a straight line unless some force changes that state.” It is well to bear this defini- tion in mind, now that it is again an- neunced with authoritative emphasis from the treasury department that the city Post-office building will be ready for post- office purposes by the first of July next. The building affords an excellent example of the operation of this law uf nature, and it becomes now a burning question as to just what new_“force”’ will be called into action to accelerate the speed at which the construction is now progressing, in or- der to assure the accomplishment of the desirable purpose announced by the de- partment. The Star’s recent account of the situation at the building presented an interesting variety of prospects. From in- dependent observation on the scene of 1:0n- action, it was evident that unless some- thing be done soon to stimulate the flag- ging energies of contractors, supervisors and other functionaries, it will be utterly impossible to occupy fhe building for sny Purposes whatever within a year from the present time. From the official point of view, however, it was plain that no amount of laxity, such as might be ex- pected perhaps from past experience, would under any circumstances operate between now and the first day of July to prevent the occupation of the lower story by the city post-office. The Star is exceedingly anxious that the building should »e com- pleted and put in use at the earliest possi- ble moment, but it does not relish the pros- pect opened up by the department's an- nouncement, that the unfortunate employes of the city post-office may be forced to oc- cupy for several months during the coming fiscal year an uncomfortable, because un- finished, official home. 1t may be that the Supervising Architect of the Treasury has something up his sleeve in the way of an accelerating “force,” and it would be in- teresting to know its nature. In view of the various suggestive indications that are now in evidence, it might be well for the little-credited date line on the north wall to be erased and replaced by these words, spoken with prophetic significance in Mac- beth: Se _— Juggling fierds no more be- lev'd, That palter with us in a double sense; That keep the word of promise to our car And break it to our hope.” —_~+e___ Bostor: might show a reciprocal kindness and convert Sam Small to a more elegant methed of expressing himself. —_~~ o -_ SHOOTING STARS, His Repertoire. “Have you learned any fancy methods of skating?” asked the young woman. “No,” replied Willie Wishington, “I can skate only two ways. “Which are they “Standing up and sitting down.” Strictly Formal. “Oh, give me"—twas in rhyme he sighed— ‘Within your heart a place.” The literary lass replied, “Declined for lack of space.” The Conventionalities. “I'd like to buy a few cows,” remarked the dairyman whose merchandise has on several occasions been an object of sus- picion. % “Cow: for?" “Well,” was the frank rejoinder, “I've got an idea that the public sort of expects to see cows around a dairy, the same as they expect to see an Indian in front of a cigar store or a pole in front of # barber shop.” ’ exclaimed his neighbor. “What Wifely Interest. “Yes,” sald the Inventor's wife, “my hus- band has nearly completed his flying ma- chine. He says that he has gotten to the end of the problem at law. He is glad of it, too, fer he was getting tired of it.” “And do you think it will fly?” “N—no. But it will make a splendid play- house for the children in summer.” No Cessation. = “A man doesn’t have any chance in this life,” said the youth with the melancholy tien. “No matter what you do the world will meck.” “How do you know? You haven't been en earth such a great while.” “That makes no difference. I have ob- served. And hereafter the taunts cf the frivolous shall pass me unnoticed. Let them make fun of my foet ball hair if they want to. There’s no satisfying them. When I get old and haven't any hair at all they’l! jeer at me just the same every time I go What's this? Another blow at our traditions great and grand? Another shock to thrill the institutions of our land? And was it but for this we've ever raised our cheers with glee In honor of the President, whoever he might be? What care we for the marching on inau- guration day, When that cherished document, a pass, is rudely snatched away? What joy can rend the gloom that hovers oer us like a pall When, with ore fell word, they shut down m the free list at the ball? And shall we, on the curb-stone in meek adulation stand Or join the pickeninnies whe are marching with the band? si We don’t care for the money (that's what every one declares : When these unforeseen expenses kind of. catch hin. unawares.) ; But we realize that things are not just as they used to be. It makes us halt at calling this “a ef the free.” od And these gay committee titles, and these badges, one and all * We repudiate. They've free list at the ball, : you? rn te “THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1897-12 PAGES. BARBER & ROSS, Cor. G and 1th Sts. Buy gas and oil or buy them ‘here, where you Snfl the sort which have been tested—which are Suaranteed to be right—to heat properly and yet burn but the minimum of fuel. You won't ge wrong if you select a “Puritan” of or a “Calorit” gas heater, for either do their work well. “Puritan” heaters. No. 34—burns Sic. worth $7.50 im ten houre. . ‘Ne. 6t—buras 8c. worth of off in ten hours and has double Nos. 54 and 64 have drip pan and rollers. “<Calovit” heaters. ‘1-burner size heats a single bed room, and consumes but Sc. worth $2 of gas in ten hours.......-..---.-+ 2-berner size heats a lnrge room, and burns but llc. worth of gas in $3 ‘The 3-burner size heats an extra large room, and burns but i€c. worth of gas a day e chilly draughts —which come in about the doors and windows of the house can be avoided by felt-stripping. You can do it yourself, or we will send our man up to take measures and submit you an estimate. 1c. foot for the best felt strip made, except Valentine's, at 2c. If you ask our advice we will tell you to buy Val- entine's, for it lasts longest, gives much more satisfaction. Of either sort we have the largest as- sortment in town—and only the best skates, for we fight shy of the poorer sorts. However, we have Good fee skates from SOc. up. And we give a 25c. skate sharpener with each patr. ‘Weod Wheel Extension Skates, 50c. Raymcnd Extension Roller Skates, $1.25. —to little difference between the new ’97 and the old '96 models that with a care- ful using of ow “King” bicycle enamel polish the old one can be made to appear asa new wh-el. 25c. bottle. Bath enamel paint ~for touching up chipped porcelain bath tubs, Isn't affected by beat or cold wa- ter, steam or somp and makes ifie tub look like new. 25c. small jar; 50c. pint an. fapamed Coal Hods, 17¢, urnace Scoops, 60c. BARBER & ROSS, it Cor. G and 11th Sts. | heaters with care Re eS $9.00: ‘Skates--ice and roller. Brighten up the wheel sult and ME Bc | S. Kann, Sons & Co. ‘pay buss 2s much and for as little as cash.” Were you in the crowd yesterday which besieged the store all THEN ROOF = % LAR, AND NO BUSINESS Cre Sow GOOP RE- day? Maybe you haven't read SULES IF STORE GLBANIN IN SEVERAL TIMES A EAR. OEP That is what we are doing this week. Cleaning up odd Lots, Broken Lots, ' Soiled Lots. THIS GIVES LOTS OF PEOPLE LOTS OF CHANCE FOR LOTS OF BARGAINS. the news. Read of it now and tomorrow morning get your hat and run. $1, $1.25, $1.50 hirt Waists, 39c. An: Apology. 4 Li 0. . OUR BALE | 2. ° OF GLOVES YESTERDAY THINK IT NBCES- RY To A APOLOGY TOR E Heed Gta ee GEESE | ge your choice of several hun- si CROWD, > 18 WE MAKI me TT TO ONE AN Aue SUC A STAMPEDE OF é dred dozen, consisting of lawns, INES HOt gE IN WAREINGTON, TE Was ¢. lace-striped mulls, _percales, Ate ane suave Mass UE MmOmE BT |Z dimities, imported. batistes, &c. AID FOR iety, is y THEM Lier INGONVRSIENGE, EE z Variety, as large as it a3, as Gloves again tomorrow, at the| hold out forever—that’s why same prices. we say come early tomorrow. % Easy payments if you wish. WRAPS ARE LOWER than we have ever known them to be. $8 and $1o boucle coats are $3.89. 25c., 48c., 75c. and $1.00. Notions. OF HOOKS Seegorteete 2,000 CARDS. AND EYES, CON- SISTING OF EVERY KIND AND SIZE IX BLACK AND WHITE—2 DOZ. ON A Ic. IM (MPORTED WHITE AND rT! . GRAY: SELLS YARD—9-YD. PIECES—AT. . 10-YARD SPOOLS OF _SEW- ING, WELL-KNOWN BRAND, % % 5c. doz. 3 IN ALL COLORS—NO BLACK: : = = 100-YARD SPOOL SILK, SAME MAKES; $5 to $8 boucle and cheviot REGULAK fe 'Rixp, coum Oxia; DC. |S coats are $2.49. ee - : ngAeDS OF $ $1o Irish frieze coats are BLACK ... < $2.98. 10-YARD PIECES OF SILK-FACE BELTING, | & Ae Ae A Z $6 beaver cloth capes are 3 zw. ATSC. plece | ¥ $1.35. ¢ * VELVETEEN Binpixc,]% $10 seal plush capes are \; s oo 2c. piece. |? +49 fy ¢ LEONTINE GARMENT _FASTED 3 . < EOR FASTENING RHONT OF DEES = HECHT & COMPANY. ~ _KAEMPFER'S SELVAGED VELVET BIAS FoR + It 515 Seventh Street. 3 AD Ww 3 cpeteetoadongeegeey ‘ Bete GREEN... cy ° Sf odes +e soe aes _ It’s a real pleasure to know posi- tively your laundry will be returned when promised, and not the day after. You can place implicit confi- dence in the Yale, 514 1oth st. 1t ONE LOT OF CLASPS; SOLD FOR 10c. A Pal TARNISHED GARTER 18 ic. zusrerx 2c, doz. MINERYA PINS; 4LL ALL SIZES... 5 ......5, SEE eee reer a3 HSE EEXREEX SRE IRESERAOIAINEE se Anan erree rone.-< % Lansburgh & Bro. re : , aoe SI on 2 PRorec Men’s 5 5c. yd. GPPORTERS; ALL ENDS OF CUR STOCK,’ CON. ‘SLATES, GARNET ABD CARDINAL. . SEVERAL “GROSS, OF HOSE THE ODDS‘ “AND Ribbed Underwear TW Nothing “cheap” at Pyle’s but the prices. ur Prices Won't Buy Our (Teas and (Coffees s2% ap: else. Won't buy such splendid Judge ours by what you're offered elsewhere. In nothing else we hen- die is quality clearer shown than in gur Teas and Coffees. | But prices are VER than what ordinary grades * cost about town. ace OUR 50c. TEAS embrace Perfection—Moyune Gunpowder =-Formosa Oolong and Basket Fired No finer teas ccme to this coun- With every pound we present a pound of our “KING” COF FREE, OUR 33c. COFFEES have no superior, and few equals at any price. hey’re genuine Mocha and Old Govt. Java, and make the most delicious exp of coffee you ever enjoyed. J.T. D. Pyles, 412 4th st. s.e. begin to quality. Don't ¢ $ EN, ( ‘ ew FIVE Gon. 34 and Ma. ave. me, STORES, | 1204, 7th st. nw. Washington and Monroe sts. | “Anacottia, it BRAS ete SISTING O¥, LADJES' BELT HOSE SUPPORTERS, | > WwW 5 ot LADIES’ VLAIN “AQSE SUPPORTERS, MISSES’ | For inter Use. | PLAIN HOSS SUPPORTERS, CHILDREN'S PLAIN | [4 Decidedty, this 1s the most comfortable #4 He ee P4 Underwear ananufactured. The rib gives 3/ the clinging — close-fitting — effect, which udds greatly to ite warmth, by reason of its close proximity to the flesh. > Style 1. ERS 1 ¥ iN HOSE. StPPouTERS: 5 ALL MORE: OR LESS ° SOILED: WERE 10,TO ° One dollar Silks ‘at cary a4 » 1 r ol 2 ©90c, ; 2] We offer here a garment de- ${ eng tt 2 2 7 |. [et signed for such fotks as cannot }: Are all black ground | novelties, |} wear woolen undergarments, | pretty and desirable, for whole suits, | * yet must have heavy weight. + j waists or trimming. >| We refer to our Sea Island 3{ aa HION WILL HAVE Hen | +4 Wear, extra heavy weight, close | ON HEI LIST BEFORE 3 c Derby ribbed, guaranteed not }{ MOONS -THEY ACTU LY € ° sol foe = ig MM $3.50. TO IMPORT. 7 (0) to irritate or shrink. + | REY Eee Shirts made with silk-faced 54 DAY IN WHOLE Thier LOTS Gags GEST DR STREET DRES é 5. CobORS ONLY A ms 19¢. Lots of handsome Dress Goods still in stock. You must remember that we have taken our entire line of Imported Fancy Novel- ties which were $1, $1.25, $1.50 and $2 a yard, and made the choice of any front and four pearl buttons, finished with patent stayed © i sleeves and run in good full > ** length. > The Drawers have a well- made gusset and jhave 3 large pearl buttons at front. Each Garment 89c. (Per Suit, $1.75.) Style 2 Is our ALL-WOOL grade, made and finished precisely as Just shoes—good shoes. Burt’s Shoe Store uu» «. Arthur Burt. Next to Branch P. Shedd’s, 432 gth st. If You Want A Furnac —a Range or a Latrobe put in your house—or if you have'a job of Tinning to be done—let us furnish you an estimate of the cost. As in our PLUMBING department, we guarantee highest satisfaction and LOWEST PRICES. GAS STOVER, B5c. up. -GA8 HEATERS, $1.25 up. * "BEACON DROP LIGHTS, 75c. $SHEDD,§, MBING 432 oth St TINNING, ke. HR HHH HH HH HER HHH HH * it Geo. F. Muth and 418 7TH ST. N.W. Formerly Ryneal’s. This is the place to purchase your Sketching Materials, We have everything to delight the heart of ap artist. Sketching Materials, Stools, Easels, ete. A complete stock of Oils and Water Colers eS EsT TNS eecomt to mene in the city, We've been after. you for some Why don't time to give us a trial. Yate Saundiy, 514 ADE, c A LN Yara. For Frepch Embroidered Sash Curtain Muslin, Single and double border. Sold from 20e. to 30c. a 8,000 Finest Quality Nottingham Cur- : Ti! 29. 98c. Rods, Bissel Carpet Sweepers, the Dest i Brassels ae OO, the above-described garments, except are made entirely of wool and are a most substantial protection for those who need them. The colors are tan or gray. The rib is very pliable and the garment with proper washing will not shrink. Each Garment 89c. @er Suit, $1.75.) For 50c. Each- oO. SXEXAINIAIAIA LESS ATAR EES Pt! 424 LOLGS SOR SOP OOOO COSCS | 1,500 Irish Point, Swiss and Net Cyrtain Rods, length 12 to Worth $1.....00c0-- tates, Menge 35, width, for $2.50 and $3. We have some broken sizes in another grade of Ribbed Un- derwear, which sold at, 69¢. The colors are unbleached or gray. We have nearly all num- bers in Shirts and Drawers. If your size is here you can secure an excellent bargain. They are made nearly. as well as the high priced goods, though not. quite so heavy. Price now 50c. Each. ($1.00 per Suit.) Derby Ribbed Abdominal Bands, all wool, full regular double fold and perfect in adjustment. 75c. Each. We also carry the German Cotton Ribbed Underwear, ex- tremely soft finish fabric, and of medium weight, all seams full - fashioned, and entire garment exceptionally well finished. $$04t0eb0>+ KR Redan oa a ‘Table Damask, €6 inches wide..... 60c. Full Bleached Irish Tai Damask, strictly all linen, 64 a RAP OCOCOPD OO SS +O OOOOMS for makers”: bric int Béinch Welre k and Colors. Ne Lining, good Y evening. The “Charity Ball.” Ladies and gentlemen are particularly advised to have their gloves fitted before going to the ball. Men's good Gloves at $1 and best at $1.50; Ladies’ 12-button or elbow length Suedg Mousquetaires at $1.85 instead of $2.25, and 16-button length at $2.25 instead of $2.75. E7 The Palais Royal is also quoting special prices for fine Handkerchiefs, Neckwear, Fans, Silk ‘Hose, New Ribbons, Best Perfumes and Jewelry in imitation of diamonds aud other precious stones. Last “Opening” JDay. Cotton Underwear, Housekeeping Goods, Men's Dress Shirts, The ]Palais Royal Tomorrow at 6 P.M. will terminate the 1897 “Open- ing’’ in the departments indicated. You know an “Opening” program at the Palais Royal--compli- mentary prices for new stocks with limited quanti- ties allowed each visitor. You know its meaning-- to quickly introduce the new stocks. You know the results. Until 6 P.M. Tomorrow —the 1897 Cotton and Cambric Underwear stocks at “Opening” prices until closing time tomorrow. Further explanation should now be need- less. We have illustrated the garments in the newspapers and given Quantities and qualities of materials used, proving to the satisfaction of thousands that the “Opening” prices are less than worth of the materials alone. $1.27 for choice of $1.75 garments. $1.07 for choice of $1.48 garments. 87c for choice of $1.25 garments. 67c for choice of $1 garments. 47c for choice of 68c garments. 27c for choice of 39c garments. 17c for choice of 25c garments. Tomorrow's unlooked for surprise will be English Silk finish Eider- down Sacques, in exquisite color combinations of plaids, etc. 98c in- stead of $2. Until 6 P.M. Tomorrow —The 1897 Table Linens, Napkins and all other housekeeping goods at complimentary prices. And that’s not all:—Our guarantee that reliable goods are only given you. If the wear proves unsatisfac- tory we pledge our word to do you justice; unstintingly. Below are hints of the Table Linens that are to be the Palais Royal's 1897 specials. The $1.25 Table Linens for 98c yard. ine German Table Damask, 72 inches wide.) ‘The $1 Table Linens for 75c yard. (The much-recommended Palais Royal's 1897 mpectalty.) {Irish Table Damask, warranted all pure nen.) The $1.25 Napkins for 98c dozen. (Warranted all pure linen—a wonder.) The 25c¢ English Huck Towels at 19c. (The Britishers’ faverite Towel, 23x46 inches.) The above complimentary prices will be discontinued tomorrow But what of the regular prices? Note that a cash business coupled with direct importation enables the lowest possible quotations. Comparisons will prove that lowest prices for housekeeping goods are, therefore, at the Palais Royal. The leading hotel proprietors not less than the young couples starting housekeeping, are learning this fact. S 4,25 Would we this late in the winter buy 100 pairs of expensive blank- cts or would you now buy one pair—unless you and we saw an opportun- ity to profitably invest? Cash in hand secured us these blankets. We can profitably sell them to you at less than the credit merchants pay for them. You save the difference between $4.25 and $6.50 by investing a Basement. Fourth Floor. The failure of J. S. Robertson,) q adies are finding a hundred and the New York irgporter, brings bar-| one uses for these Curtain Samples. gains to Washington—to us and you.! X9 wonder—think of only 48c to The list was published yesterday.) 93- for samples of Lace Curtains Here are two items that were! \orth $10 to $30 pair. omitted: Te 32" for the 12% Quality Silkoline, Tapancse $3 QR tor 3-96 English China Chamber Sets Crepe und other charming % °C of 12 pieces, including large slop jar Seapnien. ee eee for $5 White Enamel and Beass Beds, 39%" $8 Dinner and ‘Tea Sets of 56 pieces. $3.7 9 dn single, three-quarters and double 35 And $6.95 for sets of 100 ploces. Hach | sixes. Galy $1.28 for the Woven Wire Spitags and piece a work of art, in old blue and gold. Feather Pillows. 'o California Blankets, Weigh 54 pounds, $6.50 quality, Value is $6.50. See These The regular stock is just supplemented with a few lots that will prove sensationally fleeting bargains. Rare bargains—best and most desirable silks at less than regular prices. 75c. 49c. 85c. nen LOEe a $1 Binck Silks for ®Kc—and i — z = choice of Moire Velour, Moire | 5c yard—the 1897 Sat Bro- Brocades at only 49c a yani. cades, to exquisite desigus and . Antique, Peau de Sole, Satin No fault. Note shades—Nile, | and Sitk Brocades, Plain Gros | colorings; the 274nch Crepe de yellow, lavender, gras, light ] Grain and 27-inch Satin Duch- | Chene, the 24-inch Sutia Inch, diue, pink, white, creaw. case, cave, 59c. 49c. 98c. ‘7 The well-known Tc Black Rich Satins, better than the 1.25 the least previous price Silks for only S¥c—Biack Satin] wsval Se quality. White, | for these eveuiaz shades in Duchesse, Figored and Ylain{ cream, blue, pink, Nile, laren: | Moire Velour, Bonguline, Satin ‘Tata ‘Silks, India Silks, All] der, salmon, old rose, turquoise, | Brocafles. Electric tightod are 24 inches wide. AM new | ange, maize, Leghorn, car-| “durk room” a this second goods, inal, scariet. teor. To Wives and Mothers. Men's Shirts are here at prices to attract the men of the family, but not one man in a thousand will sce this announcement unless wife, mother, or sister shows it to him.