Evening Star Newspaper, April 15, 1897, Page 9

will pay you to let us be. lid Oak deboards. bere where you cam see a full line of and where you can get full value for i money, Here's how our prices run— Oak Sideboerd, with beveled-plate mir- —full size and usual complement of draw- LE PVBVGHOSOOD 3233 Hy Solid Oak Ex- tension Tables. Don’t confound this table with the ash and elm counterfeits that are offered to meet our price—But this is Oxk—Solfd Oak—finely fin- GBOODHHOSHHHOOD se) © Chamber Sets. ® All the fashionable woods—but we put ex- tra stress on the making and finish—there’s wheew-the value Hes. You can get an idea of how low we mark quality from the Solid Oak’ Stt=that weoffer atthe Bed Lounges & Folding Beds. ‘There's uo end to the convenience of these Pieces of furniture; that’s if you get the right kind. No end of bother and dissatis- faction with the poor kinds. We've got the best. © A Bed Lounge with woven wire bottom and Let us'take you up to our Matting floor— and show you the different styles we've got. Mote'm-yea ever saw. together before. And ‘we've got the popular Kinds that everybody is Rtihtin” ‘for—the good, old-fashioned fm- ported qualities that wear Ike fron—pattern- ed in a muifitude of mew, neat and attrac- tive designs. We make a specialty of Mat- tings. We know what gocd Mattings are— know where to-get them—and we've got the OPGOSV99HDH9HD 99900004 ALL MATTINGS LAID FREE. DWDIOGOSG Re) Dining Chairs. ‘This lot of Cane Seat Solid Oak Dining Chairs will keep the Sideboards and- Dising Tables company. They’re bargains at the mcs OSC, Iron Beds. = 2 The very latest patterns in both Brass and BARGAIN $7 11 Iron Beds to be found here always. We've PRICE, ° ° Just added some new styles. thet are not cnly very attractive in looks—but big values— and at low prices. We want you to come for a look if nothing more. Hall Stands. Beauties in oak and mabogany—brand new styles—just gut af the faetortes. We're to the front with a big value offering. Hall piece, with beveled French plate mirror, at the $4.12. Fancy Parlor Tables. Another lot of these finely fintshed Solid Oak Parlor Tables that we are selling at the pics, SOC, Parlor Suites. Don't think of buying a Parlor Suite until you have made an inspection of our variety and then we don’t believe you'll buy one anywhere else. Here's a sample of what we're offering: c 5-plece Mahogany-finished Frame Suite, cov- ered with good grade of American Damask, in handsome patterns, ut the mc $14.07, Decorated BARGAIN PRICH, Refrigerators. ‘We've looked the makes all over—all of tbem—and settled down to the half dozen we carry as the best. ‘Sefence und sense have entered into the construction of ours. They're built to save ice—and to give you cold stor- ege—at an ecvem temperature. "Tisn’t the wood front—anybody can make a pretty box. It’s the Interior construetion—the hidden pert too, the cheapest to buy. We've, got them both im cust and cabinet style. THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1897-14 PAGES. HBHGSSOSIIED SOO SHOOSS SO SOS OOS HOS OSOVOOS: Ingrain Remnants. Dremmer’s samples of All-wool and Union Ingrains; new patterns; 1% yards long ang yard wide—Mat sises—Your rus,” 24c. each. Every Commercial Nerve Of this great business has been strained to make the value offerings this season the biggest on record. And every single feature of the stock is a proof of the success of our efforts. Such as we are doing now is without precedent. Make us your home-furnishers—we deserve to bef choice at the Watering The biggest line at the lowest prices in the city. Now's when you peed them, ss the “gardening” begins. All ‘The first is at the rucn, OC, Pots. stzea. All prices. Decorated Tea Sets. 56 piece, new and effective patter. BARGAIN PRICE, Decorated Toilet Sets. 10 piece, entirely original shapes and de- ‘signs. BARGAIN PRICE, $2.87. $2.39. Mattresses. Call for what you want—we'vo got it—any size—any width—any weight—best only with satisfactory filling. How's 40-pound genuine Hair Mat BARGAIN PRICE, Chiffoniers. this for a bargain? ‘tress at the $5. Bi is et. ver at the Yes, a big Hpe—bat not a hotch-potch. mee" waexx SQ 87, | Dinner Sets. Focal otates Sat acta = bom = race” $432, Straw Mattings. race GOAT : Baby Carriages. You're wrong to carriuge and keeping the put off buying a baby fadoows. “but you'll make another mistake unless you de- ‘one or the = three imdsomely finished—artistical PRICE, other of the three makes designed — the best of it in upbolstered—and bulk of the Matting business because the our prices are “saving prices.” We've got a greatest satisfaction Is to be had here at | ‘Pat ima ps bar poi iggrchresbiaen Piha: can | splendid carriage to show you at the cousiderably the lowest prices. bonged are eal prc BARGAIN $3.47. ~ jslouse llerrmann, » Liberal Furnishers, Corner 7th and I Sts. FAILURES AND ASSIGNMENTS | 2 Ratcliffe, Sutton & Co., the well-known Washington Auc- SOSSO 980680806 @ apl3-3t tioneers, ordered to sell at. public auction a quarter of a million * dollars’ worth of the finest tailored, ready-made clothing known to the American markets. This will be the greatest trade event that has ever taken place in the history of business. The stock is all new and fresh, being expressly manufactured for this sea- son’s spring and summer trade. Thousands of nobby, all-wool suits are here to be sold for Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s wear. Stacks of fine Spring Overcoats—thousands of dressy Pantaloons —Knee Pants by the hundred for children. The immense . amount of goods enables every Man, Boy and Child to find some- thing in the mammoth assortment to please them. This opportunity will enable every one to secure fine cloth- ing for almost nothing. Eighteen thousand dollars’ worth of Gentlemen’s Furnishing . Goods will also be sold, consisting of Neckwear, Shirts, Un- derwear, &c. ~... This sale will prove of great importance to the masses. - Everything to be sold-without reserve at whatever price they bring, as money must be raised at once. “ ~ This Gigantic Auction Sale begins Friday Morning, April 16, at 10 o'clock, in the large, well-lighted store room, 612 12th St. N. W.,-3-doors north of F Street. RATCLIFFE, SUTTON & CO., Auctioneers. ... Thursday, April 15, store opened and goods ready for in- Important notice: A score of saléspeople engaged to fit every buyer with them. Correct size. ALEXANDRIA” AFFAIRS The Political -Situatidh-Growing Toward = Olimax; Local Netes of Geiteral an@ Especial Interest to Residents and ‘The political situation is warming up, and both factions are “lining up for the fray,” which takes place next Wednesday from sunrise until sunset. Both sides are con- fAdent of success, but neither side will cease working untjl the sun sets on the evening of Wednesday, April 21. Tomorrow night the democratic ticket will be closed, and ‘all candidates who have not announced themselves by that time will be left off the ticket, as will also those who have. not paid their assessment for the primary elec- tion expenses. There have been no new candidates for office within the past day or two. Alexandria Light Infantry. The Alexandria Light Infantry will meet tomorrow night to décide whether ‘or not the company will go to New York to at- tend the Grant memorial exercises. Capt. Bryan went to Washington yesterday and succeeded in getting the Baltimore and Obio rafiroad to put tickets on sale Sunday for the company instead of Monday, and the Baltimore and Ohio officials have prom- ised: that if thirty men will go a special car will be provided for their use. Capt. Bryan says he will take twenty-sevén men and no less, and it is confidently believed that that number will be secured. Should the company decide to go. they will leave here on the 11:30 aim. boat Suftay, leaving Washington at 12:52 p.mi., and reaching New lrcrk icanday, nig af Ne EAH ‘ers t nday to speni leasure York. Monee would, return Thome ‘Thursday or. Friday. Alexandria Water Company. The Alexandria Water Company, through its attorney, Col. F. L. Smith, has entered suit against the Southern and Chesapoake and Ohio railroads. The suit is brought to ascertain, if possible, the amount due for water used for engines of the Chesapeake and Ohfo Company, whose trains comie through this city over the tracks of the Southern railway. The Southern people; it is understood, claim that the Chesapeake and Ohio trains whén running over the Sauthern railway tracks are Southern trains and have a right to‘use the water on the Southern rental. “ Fined $50 or Six Menths. James Wilson, a young white man from Washington, was this morning fined $00 in the police court, and in default went to jail for six months for attempting to ald a felon to-esoape from the city jaih Some time ago his brother, Ernest Wilson, waa, sent to jail to await the action of the grand jury upon the charge of robbing a car oc- cupied by workmen of the Southern Rail- wey Company im thls: city. For ‘several days past James Wilaqn has been seen loitering about, the. premises, and his actions aroused sus} among the jail guards. Yesterday a! oon he was seen to the lot Guard Hayes found Wilson hid- den in a large terrajaotta pipe. He was ar- doubtless his intentiom to. throw the Tope over the wall whem:the prisoners were turned into the yatd:for exercise, and by this means his brothericould have made his escape. Cc ete ~ Holy Thufsday. = Today being Holy. PHiirsday, or Maundy Thersday, it has been wepecially obseryed irches. A joint *sdrVice of the céngrgea tion of St. Pauls, Ch Rt cepal Churches Wwilihe bela az St. Paul Graven, tonight” eee AE SS Paul per Will be celétrated? |” Edward Buchner» Funeral. The funeral of J, Edward Buchner, who died at the residence of ins father yester- e from Church o'clock. General and Personal Notes. James Webb was this morning fined $2.50 in the police court upon the cherge of dis- orderly conduct. The steam launch Samuel W. Sutton yes- terday received a new speed wheel to re- place the one which was recently broken. Rev. Dr. Clampett of Baltimore conduct- ed the services at Christ Church last night. Mr. Willlam G. Simpson has announced bimself a candidate for common council from the fourth ward. Mrs. Gustav Bartels of Baltimore is vis- iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ‘Justus Schnelder, on North Washington street. The republican city committee meets to- night. y the Alfred Street Baptist tomorrow afternoon, a: 2:30 as yet been captured. _— HYATTSVILLE. At a recent meeting of the Forest Lodge, No. 41, of Odd Fellows of Forestville several visttora from Harmony Lodge, No. 9, of Washington city were entertained. ‘The visiting brothers conferred the second and third degree on the candidates, after ‘which an Interesting and instructive ‘nd- digas was delivered by Grand Representative Wm, P. Allan-and by Past Grand Representative John W, Thompson. After the ceremony a sumpiyous supper was served. The lodge has pow a member ship of about thi:ty, and new applications: are con- in. grand jury of this county, which has been in session siace the 5th of this’ month, was dis- charged -last 0 tts sessions .eeventy witnesses Were examined and twenty-cight true LiUls found. Several trivial vases: were: brough! the notice of the grand jury, Lut were dismissed. In their report to’ the court the bers of the fory express’ regret that suci cases ever way. to the grand-ury room, and state that 2 magistrate’s trial Js all suffi cient and of great saving, in potut of expenses, to the ‘couaty: Te report also reeutmetds: the ‘im- provement of the roads throughout tbe county and udvocates. the expenditure of at: Ivast, 10-per cent wore than the present output, hy reayon of the te assessment. ‘The Maryiand ultural College ‘base ball team ‘Jeft last ‘Tuesday for Pennsylvania, where they will play, the Central, State Normal 'Sehool of Lak Haver on, April james are 1so arranged wit ihe Pennsylvania State Colleze, April 17, end the Sel Th : Hersh- fsa) rea ‘Wwittenil: piteners: Dee ieapanar Lewis, : Nelligan. Wat . Sher. van, - Altaut é eI vam, Attaatt, ik, Keuley, a visit to friends.in Baltimore. Mr, and Mr. 0. _B. of Baltimare, sre piniting, Mrs, Zantzingexy ts, Judge and Mrs. Mrs. E. B Berry ente@iGa the’ Patwxent Plant- ets’ Club Inst Monday. 89 18! Miss Ida Stewart of Norgol, ¥a., te the guest Sir wittam A env family ;will r Mt will occu the Al we on giea atenue May 1. a fie private stockboliers FALLS CHURCH. Payne presiding and the following councilmen pres- | street. are t, namely~H, L, Turner, J. Q De Putron, W. E.| A fire in the woods near Parker, Dr. J. B. Goald, W. H. Nowiaa ant J. D.| Mr EJ Gcipin wea with reat tically extn the ; te Payne. The report of commimioners of sale of the SS ee j= the_colege. mas lots in gravel bed was approved and the town | "Shr . A. Booth of- Washington’ spent Sidday > mat it the college, ‘and: ite poate conn Ayn (ong bmn ginny Brera with Mr. E. J. Northrop. trp ctinton Repp has accepted a position with ton 1g sald to be tn a Slourighing on. party tm posession. The sale of lots 3 and 4 to Mev. and Mrs. Geo. W. Quick 6¢ Spridgtenl, | He Couumble Phonograph Company of Washington, “ Thilip James was confirmed. Mr. BR. W. Moore of brag ee the parents of the former, Mr. | D. <2 Z N. i | Fairfax Court House was re-elected counsel for the | “%3,207%,,7, Y;_ Quick, corporation. Mr. M. E. Church, a committee from | srs. Geo. M. Newell. ‘Anacostia the Village Improvement Society; speared before | | Messrs. Charles ‘Oompa the council and submitted & proposition from the | Brattleboro’, Vt. socioty to the placing of sign boards on | 4 ple the corners of all the streets of the town. The | pers of Pioneer counell deferred action on the proposition on ac- | May. tn Old F ccunt of lack of funds. Eleven was appro- | ,,2ev;, Geor priated to the frst ward, a like amount to the sec- —s ond ward and $8 to the third ward, for street pur- | Heptist Chur poses. ‘The complaint of Mrs. Forbes of obstruc. | bis E. W- tions to entrance to her house on Wi street | ee R Mar ea account of the } of the new walk by — the street of the frst ward was | DE her sister. Feteered_ to, the corperstios attorney Sor bis epia- wh oe fon. Comactiman Do Putren was appointed to Graw-| 25. 5 sii n'y Up & cootract of sale of lots to James. The | Sone towm clerk was instructed to give notice of the Mrs. Mills and election of three evunciimen on May 27, as the left a eR EN visit Ellison of the thisd ward ant De. J.B. Gould * Do Seat wand expire Joly 1: Fhe clei was sso | want ane. Girected to eal a town mesting to nominate caagi- Gates for the theee councilmen. bring answers, to enter the lot east9f the jail. On going ie rested, and, on beingiwearched, a long piece ig of knotted rope with ‘a: brick tied.to one = end was found upomithis person. It was deen Episeopal:nantt; Roman: .Oatholte & gay morning, after a.jong illness, will take James Lewis, the negro ravisher, has not’ Sher-" i SSeeo Geos 600 S000 Unmistakable —- Advantages in Price. We are making an extraordi: effort this week to effect a clearance of certain lines of stock, as the room occupied we simply must have. Prices are reduced 'to- the utmost point at which it is possible to sell them. These goods will: be eagerly sought after. Don’t delay your visit a minute. Have you a credit account with us? If not, we will open one with pleasure. Morris Chairs. We intend to aston- ish the town with our price on these luxuri- ous and hitherto costly chairs. Oak and ma- hogany finish, nicely upholstered reversible cushions. “~ Usual prices’ elsewhere from $10 to $15. _OUR PRICE, § D 0 ‘Two-burner Gaso! eee monde, A necessity Teather in oresy $2.48 sisting of A Massive Stdeboard, solid pol- samt 910.98 | dresser, washstand, = $28. glass mirror, ex- ble, “peeks! oo traordinary value. mattress a spring, complete... A Tapestry Parlor Suite, consist- ~ We have a very large line of the me of Bcc, ‘upholstered in good aoe cant best eeeaios) made, any. auish ae indie not! % 3 < Dut the best, We oto 22. Our $14.50 atte Tiel $6.08 | men ices from.......... ° A_ Very Pretty Se or Bed Fine Solld Oak Chiffonter, _ well Room Hocker, most Suxurtously made, 5-large drat comfortable chair, A pd etens 4.25 Large Solid Oak Extension Table, well made and extremely well finish- Si 58c. Very Handsome Large Parlor Suite, Gpholstered in silk damask, five erful value at oar ers, @ very great bar- gain ed. Obtainabl deees, finely Eremet $2.48 | Ener $22.50 Cash or Credit. MAYER & PETTIT, 415-417 Seventh St. jeseseccosesessoRes OG OSSOS GODGHS OOC8S HOOHHHS SOOO HS0SH009090G0000000 i STAG URAC ALT a aa ‘The store where your money is ‘‘on call’ if you ask for it... A Bet-and Ball or Catcher's Glove with every child's purchase. Something “Special” About Children’s Easter Suits. Good news for parents! You needn’t spend as much as you expected to for the Boys’ Easter Suits. Just in the nick of time we announce three great special values. Suits that are worth $4.00 at $2.98, Suits that are worth $5.00 at $3.85, Suits that are “worth $6.00 at $4.95. All made in ‘our own New York factory and guaranteed the very best. We've a Spalding Bat.and Ball or Catcher’s Glove for your boy. ta ooo. 300—-CHILDREN’S SHORT PANTS Soits—with 2 pair pants, 12 different patterms to ; y all wool. Th Suits were gelect from; ‘guaranteed abwolutely all wool, These Suits | were D 88 ) $3.85 THE BEST QUALITY of Black and Blue Clay Worsted Short 4. Q5 Pants—regular price everswhere—$6.00. We offer at.............. ° It will be to the advantage of mothers before to examine these special bargains even if they do Tn eu made in our own factory in New Yor could offer them at such a price, ‘There is not what is actually worth $4.00 if made with These have two—ages 6 to 16. Special price......... 200—CHILDREN’S COMBINATION Suits—extra Pants; © double seat and knecs—fine quality—the latest effects im plaids and | mix- tures—a variety of patterns to select from—made to sell for $5.00. We offer for Easter f0r.......2.2.2- 2-2. 2eeceeeseeeececececeee sees purchasing thelr Children’s Easter Sults net purchase. We make a specialty of Children’s Clothing and carry the largest and most complete stock in the city. Children’s Furnisbings-HATS, CAPS, NECKWEAR, HOSIERY, COLLARS and CUFFS, KING SHIET WAISTS. Continental Clothing House. ‘] GODFREY, MOORE & CO., A ith and F Sts. Opp. Boston House. |) eseseesessooess The Underlying Principle of this tailoring emporium is to make reliable, good-wearing, good-looking Clothes--that first =-regardiess of the price we may have to charge. Standing firmly by that position has gath- ered usa tailoring constituency such as visits no other tailoring concern in this city! And your great buying has assisted us to do the rest--helping us to gather large stocks so ad- vantageously that we MAKE TO-ORDER GOOD CLOTHES for as little, and often for less, than is asked for ready-made. clothing. We have greatly increased our manufacturing facilities within the past week and will be better equip- ped than ever before to meet the. demands the dressy men of Washitngton:” ~~ . T omtt an Mertz and Mertz, New. “Era” Tailors, 906 F Street. ©9090009608060000900 @0060 ty get 3 £ ii ; |! i | | 8 e . 2 ) i ti { al i Fen 27 i us i i ie hy é &®! Ri . K t if iH ‘ f i Hi %, stitched Pillow Cases. % For Friday only.... ¢ Checked ¢ For Friday only.... ¢ that FRIDAY IS Red Ticket Day At Baum’s. Ttems advertised below are bargains that can positively not be duplicated elsewhere; Ladies’ 4-in-Hand Ties, 54 inches long, in navy blue, red and black. “edad 25c. For rida: cal Sebeanessbees : 7c. Men’s Colored Shirts,laundered and soft bosoms, with at- tached or separate collars and cuffs, Were $1 and $1.25. AG c. For Friday only. . ni ° Men’s Reversible : Wash Silk © 4-in- Hand Ties, in white only. Were 35c. For Friday only,... Ladies’ Ribbed Vests, low’ tieck and sleeveless, - ribboned neck and _ sleeves. For Friday only.... Children’s Black and Tan ‘Hose, fast colors. Sizes’ fromi’s Mohair Were For Friday Ladies’ Military Sets. $1.50. only ..... sewvess.s Children’s Cloth Reefers, spring weight. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Were 8c. For Friday- only. ... Children’s Mull Hats and Caps, slightly soiled. Were 98c. For Friday only 6 Ladies’ Mohair and = Silk _. Under- 59c. 39c, 25c. Ladies’ Shéphérd Plaid and Check Full Circular Skirts. Were $1.50. For Friday ais ARES SS he Lee Pa Ladies’ Wrappers, ~ in various colors and styles. Were -7gc. - For Friday only. .... Ladies’ Shirt Waists that sold for 69c. For Friday only 11 Ladies’ Silk Waists—7 all black and 4 fancy colors. 92c. 49c. 29c. 19¢. 3 siLK INANTS. 300 yards of Silks, in 2 to 5-yd. lengths, that sold as high as 5oc. For Friday only 5 Chenille Table Covers, 1} yards square. Were yd. For Friday a 4 29c. ; 10. Roman Blank- ets, for slumber robes or couch covers. Were $1. For Friday only.... 1,000 yards’ of Ginghams, _ Satines, Cretons, Batistes and 5c. Lawns. For Frida ORY dine ctesees, d y d. Wool Plaid Dress Goods that sold for 25c. 5oc. and 6oc. yard. yd. 42c. For Friday only.... Io dozen Pillow P Cases, good quality ¢ cotton. For Friday camly sce ese. is 7l4c. 18 dozen Hem- 10c. 69c. doz. 45c. doz. 42 dozen Damask Fringed Napkins. For Friday only... ... 25 dozen Fringed Napkins. Io dozen Large Size Hemmed Sheets -» sold ; it . ® For Friday iver 32c. ; Towels. ¢ Laundry 50 dozen Barber For ‘Frida; 4c only web I lot of Stamped. - Bags, Um- @ brella Holders, etc. s Were % For Friday 5 iy 10. 18 dozen Fine Ger. ® man Damask Towels, & For Friday“otily-:. soe knotted. fringe. ere 25c. and 3oc, 1 8c 4 ° 15 dozen -- - § Size Huck Towels. 10c ® For Friday only. The Genuine Let- : tuce Cream Soap, for beautifying the % complexion. For =" 7c. Friday only -atreio2 «Cake. Vaseline,.. with... screw top bottle. For Friday only... 3c. yards in piece. 2 7 : for 25c. For Friday . Cc on ROPES OES eT - Piece. to 10. Were 18c. ; F ge only ae ‘A2lAc. kirts. Wi 98. , ses dN $1.75 aw ASW a OY & OF