Evening Star Newspaper, February 19, 1897, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1897-12 PAGES. EVENING AS THE STAR. FRIDAY CROSBY S. NOYES. THE BONING has a regular permanent ly Circulation re than theee Umes as lnrge f any other paper, moraiag + pablisbed in Washiug- News a Advertising Mediom t¢ kus ne competitor. STAR C7 in order to ave count ef persenal at: SHE STAR a delays, on ne- ence, Tetters to | ld not be addr sho to any individus oftice, 21 but simply ta Editertal or ding T STAR, or to iness Depart- » tenor or purpose yloreé that shing must oh ion that last ets thar tha t tion as f mean for cal year, District will be con- tract expir 1 the w condition, which > renew with a the aw namely not in > viractor une work of keeping the thoro: r this phase of the was tion was discusse’, The Star pointing out that, in view of the terms of the present contr the interposition of the act of INH would make no difference whatever, nasmu ¢ and i to perform the duty betwe 1 pm. and 6 a.m. s of eigh permitt tious the bre such rules and violation of the we proclaimed may to the annot be make or the e¢ would a ement of 1 been made ean not + hou and limited be- a.m. nd then prope be donc named in the speci- in the law, but this is weep only no sed on f the street of the work annoying to the ¥ so whe and upon izens. nto will of mn” the ake with some z one duty. 3 2 must be based upon , or the betterment of terms s to demon- cleaner than It is generally ervice can not sent allowance, ropriation whi s0oe A Dangerous Posstbility. District has nothing to gain and » to lose by the failure of the at this session, among the possibilities “ge eng a by ting controversy Such a make necessary a recon- neasure from its founda- new Congress, and the District her and fare worse than ding bill. Of the members Heuse about 155 failed to be a or re-elected. 1 > that nber of new members w their seats wh gress assem)! extra s+ ssion, or over 4% per cent of the Ho isually lar; when the m p-oportion of atrol of the party to an- usually on t least are representa relations apital city, and in thus 1 useful performance inction. It he at’ six of the seven- House appropriations new men. It between apital erees will make come together tn -~_s.ee— * mothers’ conventio: fear at under present con- children will bern ent dispos tions. oy gives assur- not an imme- society be small slamity is rv admitting that the r price of sugar, declared that the investigation had caused its cost tot mer 0 mivance. This might be regarced as a gentle suggestion that it is | r to irritate Mr. Havemeyer. —____~+ee—____ L. vkelani of the opinion that the quest v all we do with our ex- Presi nearly so important as “what shall we do with o - sor { 7 ed States can protect asa opeans wi not write at all, Dat is powerless ‘ain author-tourists who ing too much. — Tt is a amusing to phn Burns | «lly to the front in parlia-{ London society from of dis- sortment of spring styles seo __ vident Vi t replies with an ex t a tion of the situation to respe as ; The ¢ ith a number of private cor- was insisted that he sivul-i of all such connecetions, a) meelf here with no other com- is hands but that received from of the whole country. This Mr. Hobart will net ». There is no goed reason why should do The demand is 3 i upon a narrow and discrediiabie ment of human character. He will Sever his relations with certain cernora- tiens, but continue them with others, draw- ing the line, as a sensible mun shouid, ween interests Hable to be affected -li- by national legislation, and those uiside of such Hability. A judge, of course. wil! not sii in a case gWhere he has a dizect personal interest. ’® legislator will not vete on @ bill in which he has a direct personal interest. But to carry this principle to the point contended for by pessimists and doctrinaires would be to fill the courts and Congress with paupers. A tariff bill is preparing. The object is to benefit the whole country. As general in- terests are advanced private interests are advanced. Shall the Senator or Represent- ative who happens to have a stake in the iand be disqualified from veting on that bill because in this way he wili benefit by its pa: 4 Simply because Mr. Hobart is to hold public office is no reason why he should abandcn all private relations or concerns ing those unaffected by aaiional les- isiation. ile temains a citizen, with a cllizen’s rights and respon: - eo South Dakota's Choice. padlock has other 2, South chosea Mr. rial been a Kyie to succeed himself. leaves but three uncertain seats, those of the successors to Senators Mitchell, Black- burn and Call. Oregon gives no evidence i ability to reach a decision in the matter s the legal limit to the life of the laity ithin a few days the chances are con y increasing that the state will be minus one senator for a tim There is uo reason, however, to expect suc an outceme in Flo! and probably when the legislature meets in April a choice wil! soon be made. In Kentucky the situation less ciear, yet the prevailing belief is that Mr. Blackburn's seat will be filled with reasonable fromptness after the iong Ielay, either by appointment or by election by the legisiature in extra session. The re- sult in South Dakota is interesting in that it was brought about by the votes of the republicans, who, being in the minority, were unable to elect their candidate and yet beld the balance between three warring factions who were unable to agree upon a norainee. This is the third instance this year ef republican votes electing senators in legislatures controited by other parties in fusion ‘oppesition. In Idaho Mr. Heitfeld was chosen by virtue of a gold republican’s vote, and in Utah the deadlock was broken in favor of Mr. Rawlius by a member of the insigaifcant party of four republican d ives legislators ——---+ 02 — The Importznt Diplomatic Posts. While it ated upon what seems to be good authority that Mr. McKinley will be no hurry to enter upon the distributio of the patronage, it is reasonably to be 2x- pected that he will the principal fo} sption w ministers to the rule. It is that a mption of and hene soon after es is y to the selection cabinet The duties to be tl ef moment. And is this true at the present time. The United with a growing nav id a rapidly growing commerce; with i irposes plainly indicated in a matte such world-wide conseque: s the ragua canal; with the spirit of the clearly understood as to the Monroe do trine, is now a power to be reckoned w the largest cateulations in which foreign ations may indulge. Properly, therefor, the men sent abroad to represent such a power should he of the first order of ability, ad of experien discretion. espec a of ee people hh ce and prove oo It becomes evident that negotiations for arbitration are even more needed where than between this country and Great Britai tee The sultan is now depending on the more prominent ives of civilization to call off King George. see. representa Europeaa Tcknew’s Daily Letter. ‘SPRING | SUITS. Brisk bus in the Snit Denariment all tids week, rliest Spring Suit season we ever remember of. Caught some of the laggard storekeepers napping —bnt not so with us—for We are always prepared at least a month in advance of the season, Lailes’ Man-tallored Spriy serge, shown in green, violet. Jeeket half-silk lued, Galine Mined, fuished’ wit flap pocksis, in the popular “fly front” style. Oniy. é All-woel Chev! ‘fty"* front. jacket Tined it feta silk. skirt perealine lined, shown tn green, Mack snd vavy. Jacke finished with “Gav pockets. a Only. We stall inake eat specialty ¢ rs 3 of AL Gloves for a ae The quality and style of yo as important as that of y A child here for you just 2 weil as vou could for yourself. ‘The reliabiil in quality and price puts all on am equal bash Every pair of Cloves sold her: guaran We have just shipment of the atest Spring sh famous dollar line of Gloves—w! mode and tan are to be the preva with self and black embroider; leader at $1. 1 SOO Driving of Walkie: Our special * that Is not perspiration or moisture is the most pve in the world. We are sole D.C. P that “has e been injured by per- It is the only Glove of aan absolutely recom In 4-bution lengths SL Wim. H. Mek rew. 933 Pa. ave All the Credit you Want AY c RUDD NS. What Is Home —— —without pretty sur- ——, —— roundings, such as 1 —~— Furniture, Carpets. Cur- —— — etc.? We make it —— —— possible for even those —— —— in moderate — cireum- —— stances to enjoy having pretty, attractive hom by offering them all the —— Furniture and Draperies they require CREDIT. You are accorded the same courtesies _ here when you buy on credit as you would be if cash — was paid. No notes to sign—we take vour word for it that you'll pay us as vou're able each week or month. Little deposits Only forty-four men work: on} | - es the city pest-office building. —— required, and the bal- —— see ance in such small -—— SHOOTING STARS. —— ments that you'll never —— ae -—— miss e eI Giv Hin Hetiet. r ie ee aIVE “Do you think opals are unlucky?” in- our ( redit System a —— euired the superstitious man. —— trial! aa es wa: the reply. “My wife wants ne and it's going to cost me fifty dollars.” Lines to 2 Robin Red-Breast. ow the urchin, sore distressed, Envies you "mid his disasters; For the color on your chest Isn't due to mustard plasters. Her Attitude. How does your new servant like the asked the visttor. replied the woman who had just “the house pleases her very much. What she cao’t inderstand is how such people as we are ever came to occupy ved, An Expert Forgetter. He had just gotten off the witness stand in a trust investigation, and his fellow members of the monopoly were congratu- lating him on his evasions. I think,” said one ef therm be admitted that you are than your crozs-examine! “Smarter!” was the — self-appreciative echo. “Why, sir, i've forgotten more than he will ever be able to find out.” ‘that it must smarter man Why the Masic Ceased. “I used to have a very fair voice,” said Meekion, “but I have given up sing- ing ‘That is to be regretted. There is much asure to be derived from music if the conditions are right. My wife and I used to sing duets by the hour. But one evening we found one in which [ sang the last word two measures longer than she did, and somehow it seemed to hurt her feelings.” Ven What wondrous days, indeed, are these When science shcws a ght On any pathway that you please, That you may turn aright. Yet life is filled with terrers new; The hours grow dull and long, For everything you care to do, The doctor says, is wrong. Who tries to warb! forbid Lest germs attack his throat. neer’s prowess must be hid, Though he may screech a note. Who dines in carelessness complete Is tempted by the throng, But he who likes to, may noi eat; ‘The doctor says it's wrong. You shun the water, sparkling fair Lest foes lurk there disguised; You mustn't breathe unless the Has been well analyzed. ‘Thoughtless, you turn, as is your wont, With an affection strorg, ‘To kiss your baby. But you don't. The doctor says it’s wrong. soe An Old Friend Gone. From Up-to-Date. Kansas Farmer—"I don’t know how it is, but [ don’t feel comfortable any more. ‘The old piace ain't what it used to be.” Visitor—"What's the trouble?” Kansas Farimer—“Well, yer see my son. he come home a few days ago, and he paid | off the mortgage +o+ Two Murried Men. From the Cleveland Leader, “Why de you insist upon taking your wife out for such long walks in this rough weather?” “The doctor has tol her that she must be very careful not to talk when she is out im the cold a'r.” “Say, who's your docter?” His Mistake. From the Pittsburg Chrouicle-Telegraph. Bioomfield—“Spiffins ts fond of * saying that he-is a setf-made pean Betlefield—“That ueer. knows that he is a tallor-made dude. Everybody Rudden’s 72% 513 Seventh St. aoa aa Tomorrow Will Be J Big Day For Us. It’s our regular day fi And we always hi rowd abcut our 5 { M } Residence, Brightwood Av Pfoangese-20 BE WARY OF | a IN =e Nae what iS worth no more, Arlington Drug Store, Cor. Vt. Ave. & H St 3 ie Ue a ae ae eae a oa ‘Spring Lamb ( FRESH MINT, for SAUCE Spring Sulstaniials and Deli coming. to. day. 204 ) o> new LAMB FRESH S—NEW_ asi - aul STRAWBE! Cony the fimest—hore-at lowest prices. ¢ Cottage Market, 818 r4th Sty DAD Have you the Grippe? Whether it takes the form of a coll in the head or if you an or have that form where hea ness ex ists—this T: No. 45 WILL CURE Yow. It cures quickly, permanently—and without ai un- toward effects. Se. a bot “Phene 104— we'll semd it. Homeopati Pharmacy, 1331 G St. oee+ SSEPSERMOSEEODE ay 239 Be ‘For The “22nd” WASIILY ve two ON'S BIRTHDAY we’ novelties oN YPRGVOSES TO OGD ‘TON Me and BLUE CySmall Fa fresh every ‘Fussell? ig N. ¥. Av. 3 Semi for our book, “What W. mt foe oe © We Sell.” a POECHOT SOLIS HOH S46 Two “Specials” For Tomorre: —— BOCK SAUSAGE and GER LIVER WURST. Theyre St riety and toothsome-—snd freshly prepared, yon on Bae these, Sateages on Sauder come tomorro Gee re wens week at by G7 Beef, Pork, liame, Ha-on, 1427 Ce eeey ete. N A Sow P st. aw ° South ri Foros. ee Oho ORE ERNE ER SIRE [Cee eee OUT OT TOTS SoU DUT ON EAT Ere remy eer e— eee ARES ee es = id a - fel9-i,m&w-20 Pure Maple i Variety ‘Store, Boston Variety Store, Emnions S. pity 705-797-7o9-711 Pa. Ave. pec Inangura Supply Sale 01.49 For 10-Piece Decorated Toilet Sets. Handled White Slop Jars......59¢- Wash Bowls and ite hers. . oo0e 54. Chambers ....... SSeeAGs Soap Dishes .cp.cticigaineilass «cS 2806, For 6 White Cups Saucers. and White Dinner Plates...........6¢. White Breakfast Plates.........5¢. White Tea Plates... . Bone os White Pie Plate BSE Soup Plates... .:... 2G, For White Side Dishes. White Butter Plates. White Oat Meal Bowl White Nappies isco eles White Soup Tureens..........8gc. 50, For Fine Fancy Water Jugs, Holding 4 Gal. White Oat Meal Sets, traced in rich gold roses and fern decora- tions ae e5e Cuspidors, Royal Blu siete AUC: Bread and Rutter Plates.......10¢. Decorated Céke Plates. ....... 100. 306. For 4-Qt. Enameled Me Pot. 8-qt. Enameled Coffee Boilers. .49¢. 20x14 Enameled Roasting Pans. 39¢. Large Enameled Wash Basins. . 14c. 6-in. Enameled Seap Dishes... ..7¢. bb. For 1-Pt. Enameled Cups. 4-qt. Enameled Tea Kettles... .59¢. 2-qt. Enameled Tea Pots... ...29¢. 1-qt. Enameled Rice Boilers. . 4-qt. Enameled Pudding Pans. .15¢. 226, For Large Slop Pails. 16¢. Galvanized Water Pails n Toilet Sets, Tin Cuspidors... For Cedar Wash Tubs. Cocoa Door Mats... Curtain Stretchers, the best. Covered Market Baskets... ie Clothes Hamipers, extra strong. 95¢. Silver-Plated Ware. Spec ial inauguration _ prices, Rogers’ Ai goods: e. each, - half doz, triple Spec! ial : pattern, plate on white metal ‘Terspoons. half doz. P$1l49 halt doz, * pattern—New process goods. Steel blanks plated first with copper, then with nickel, then with silver. de. half doz. halt doz. Cutlery Department Knives and , cocoa handles, t of % dex, each 4e. Kussell Steel Knives and Forks, $1.49 wet oF le Knives, Russell Steel Ta i Carving Kuife and Fork, staz uandte® English rving Sér hard rubb. Russell Steel Carving Set, stag hy American ‘sea SF Bread) Ki Steel Breld Kntves, Bread Koives. urged Steel Ncisiota. Forged s Pocket cket Star Safety Ruz Grocery Items. Special prices willbe queted in cage lots. Sauticoke and Caroline Tomatoes Pride of the Valley Com. impire State Creat’ Corn. irie Flower Meiad Cora: Hy June Pena, He. zi rtice Bros.” Ch of England’ Ps Hiiest goods ee egt Paxinnd Peas, Spring Beai ving Tomatocs Columbus, Cal, Yoathes ‘and Pears Gages and Rigg Buckwheat bottles, We, pint. Cartive Bros Jams, 156e! Ader's Chocolate oe Raker’s Cocoa, “eae Wilbur's and rae. srup. « at eam, EMMONS 8. SMFTIT, 705-707-709-711 Pa. Ave. Pien’s Corner. 44c¢ for 50c Neckwear, S the new spring sty les in knots and four-in-hands. Only 25¢ for same quality Silk Bows and Ties. OSI for six pairs Qe Half Hose in bex. Only 9c. for correct. Dress Shirts and new effects in Ea- glish Madms. | | | Last Lunch. Last complimentary lunch in connection with the Armour demonstration —tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fourth floor. Ele- vator. CFRasement oor for d | Candy at he a pound. fections The Patais Royal. One or more of the “buyers” are always in New iG York. The Mi morrow. The Newest The nes are to be offered tomorrow at 35¢ are the actual cost of the ribbons used, as will be demonstrated to you tomorrow. OF The ribbons are oe Which we ask from for sale by the yard Ile for 1c Violets. C11 cents a bun errow for those English Violets, with ample trons know that they are cents. $2.25 for $5 Hats. cow terminate the wes in the itis nsing out the $5 Hats Importers’ Sample Hosiery. From H. B. Claflin of New them by the leading make great house like Claflin’s i is consta secured nearly fifty dozens, 138e@ Values Up to 50c. linery, Hosiery and Gleve “buyers” have just returned with interest est neck bows, made of the new moire and fancy ribbons, rard are not to be of France, for which we paid and ask nominal prices. ing bargains for to- Neck Bows. and 45¢ for choice. These prices and ya thet (less than te $5 for Feather Boas. T7S5, $7. $8.50 and Sit Boas. will buy one these extreme ‘novelties for 7 cents. for Ostrich that is r Feather Hablo—a | | | s Saas st. 10 for those Boleros. Othe Beaded lort okex, Collars feously worth $3. York sent A have of hose German We come samples England and nily deluged with samples. 2OC Values Up to $1. Warranted Fast Black Hose from Germany, reliable Russets from England, audacious ‘‘fancies” from France. lots, 13 and 2 OF Let us remind bbed Lisle Hose ¢ pair for choice. 5 Wd the few novell will 1 with Lac the the carly visiters who will pick ont work effects. dainty Best Mustin Underwear. Now and then we make new champions for our regular lines of Underwear—by quoting temporarily reduced prices, with the _ Prov that not more than two garments of a kind be allowed each visi —the 50c and $i garments. “leade AL For 50c. Garments. The reduction in price is great when the actual value of the | garments is considered. We have to | pay from 42 to 46 cents a piece for | our 50c undergarments—and order | hundreds of dozens of them. morrow we offer our O> Thus we offer you Gowns, Skirts, Corset Covers to those special lit patrons will please be not offended at that not more than two garments be allewed each only | S9e For $1 Garments. $1 Undergarments have been a specialty here for many years. Their | reputation is national. Mail orders | are received from all over the United | States—by ladies once residents | here, and by their friends who have | been recommended to us. $1 garments of 1897 are a_ revelation. tubrics, musling aed lawns, with lace, em: 3 ver ve-fitting ¢ ts without $2.25 Gloves for 95c. “If the importer had thought of the Inauguration Ball I should never have secured such a bargain.” length White Suede Mousquetaires. Think of only 95c for 12-button- Such were the remarks of the Glove “buyer” this morning when relating the results of her New York trip. Ladies’ Walking Gloves. $r pair for every style. Every pair warranted—fitted at our risk. (>The very latest are in modes, yellows, and white, two-tone stiiel pearl wil Men’s Correct Gloves. $1.50 pair for the “Cape Tans. $1.73 in all leading New York store C751 for lish Taw Dooxkin Gh Sustead of $1.50 for Best Castor Bi The New Style Costumes. What woman isn’t interested in correct cut of skirt, et the new style Waist and sleeve, the Ready to show the new costumes and prove that they will accurately fit any ordinary figure. New Costumes. With new style Bolero, Eton or English Walking Jacket. Skirts in the new fan back, circular and bell shapes. Combination Costumes, with k Ined fly frout jacket aad plaid skirt in for the S15 Mana. and colors, itt new Silk Bin crges, chevi s ‘Two-piece Snits, ‘The cket and skirt can be worn separately. Misses” or Separate - Skirts. The greatest variety in Washing- ton. inestes range from $2.50 to $35. H. iif ‘heviet, Serge, Crepon Gupe Cloth Skirts in mixtures, plaids, All the new effeets, In all the ents. new Black Silk Skirts. $8. Moire Velow a garment richer So gee us For Children. 1 $1.75 for the new Reefers, with $1.50 tigh Seite back. Pointed coliar, lratd trimmed, Sixes 2 to 6 years. " fer dalaty new Gingham Dresses. In sizes ABC Ginoatte 02 years Only 30 for Boys” ‘ew Fauntleroy Blouses, Sizes. 2 to 10 years. (Continued above.) tine fash $20 will not buy Palais Royal, Sunday Needs. Brighten your costume with a Parasol—$1.49 shall buy one very |much prettier than ever before or again SOc pair for new style Rhinestone Sid ij oO: fer pew ceiling Silver nis Brooch Pins, Wateh Pius, new Silver Web Belts at only Fe, yard for the mew match sets’ of Traces for neck and sleeves, | 33c te for the new Sie. Veils bewitching 25c¢ © a Stitt by ed cole. for Neck $1.59 f — Sok Bis tog, Boe f them. Hurry, aie of the fs on bargain the mos that Purts ies ‘went us this new -w_ Standing Keck Ruches White cud all the most want. Ise and 2c Handker- table at G street eu. ounce. tomorrow for Wooa: tl Go eons earn sie, Negtworth'e, Neve Per and net axk = them two ounces. 1Se %& Wootbuey’ ys Cream. Once tried, the world. etal Soap oad Facial always used—all over IQ ft Introduce the wow Face Powder, “La Surprenaute.” Only 12ize Meimen’ ‘Talcum Powder. ; = x Siti ace oer ZQce tmerrow Pint botite Liehiz’s Beef, Wine ang axed eae oe _ Nothing better to cure thai G St. A. Lisner, ir ee - = = STORAGE. | 300 Private Locked Rooms | from $1 to $ro. A special room for trunks . each. Tooms clean, light, secure and dry. Steam Passenger and “levators. Freieht FURNITURE MOVED. PADDED VANS. aeaaiiee Tel. 659. feld-40d Parcel Delivery Co., 929-931 D st. naw sisadiniaghy & Bro. Mt daring the dey. Special Saturday Values. For your chotee of one lot of Children’s Fider- down Coats, to fit children 1, 2, 3 and 4 years. Trimmed with fur. Olc For your pick of the * remainder of $1.48, $1.25 and $1.00 Per- cale and Outing Wrappers. 3c For Infants’ Honey- ° comb Bibs. ‘2ic r Ladies’ Canton ° Flannel Drawers, made of — excellent quality canton flannel. Specials in Laces. Net Top Se. and 25¢. Laces > 39. Oriental L: aces, in white and cream... 39c. Black Silk Laces. 50c. Net Top Venice . ge oe 75c. Russian Laces... 50e. yd. Handkerchief Reductions. Ladies’ 18e. Em- }- broidered — Handker- chiefs, new and dainty designs. Now....... 12'4c. Lac 3 Pure Linen Hand-embroid- ered Handkerchiefs, beautiful designs, hemstitched and scal- loped edges. Now.. Men’s 25c. Ladies’ and Unlaundered All- linen Initial Hand- kerchiefs. Now..... 12%4c. 2c.a Yard , For Dressmakers’ Cambric. + Just half the regular pri Toilet Items. ‘19c. a Bar « For Castile Soap. This fs posi- , tively the greatest soap bargain ’ of the day Fine Glycerine Soap. .1oc. bar. 10c. Japan Lily Soap. . 4c 5c. Cold Cream. - -Qe. jar. Lundbore’s Sachet, alll odors + FO. 39c. Violet Toilet Water, 25c. bottle. 5o0c. Oakley’s Triple Wa- ter . bottle. 50c. Chamois. . . piece. Ammonia . - bottle. 42e. Jewelry items. : Bach pic rantend. by Solid Silver Thimbles, all sizes > Sterling Silver Fasten- ers, for feather boas. 19¢, 2ic. ] \ ow r. cake. > package. ? 14-karat Solid Gold Infants’ Rings, with + pretty settings. ' Former price, 9&c. > Now . - 68c. ° $1.48 = Gents’ — Solid Gold Watch Charms. Special price....... Ladies’ Gloves. Gloves, in . Brown, Mode, Pearl, also Black and White. + $1.25 quality. ........ For 98c. Ladies’ Pique Gloves, with 4 + pearl battens, in Tan, Brown aod Black, For 98c. + $1.50 quality..... 2elasp Hloves, ia saitable walking aml blerele } wear, in choice shades of Tai ; Brown, Red and Black, For We guaranter and ft all ow > Will You Decorate Pere For the Inauguration? If so, we would be glad to furnish With designs and give you an estimat, have made elaborate this work, se 1 will be to your advantage to get our prices before giving your onder elsewhere. NO CHARGE POR FURNISH G DESIGNS AND ESTIMATES, We tale LANSBURGH ene Oe | & BRO, lpeteowiectont 7th St. preparations for doing + be ee