Evening Star Newspaper, May 1, 1897, Page 13

— THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEFT SUNDAY, 'T THE STAR BUILDINGS, =< aire iv Cor. 11th Bt, by fhe Evening Star News: Com 8 EAUPrMaNn. Prev” New Yori Ofice, 49 Fotter Building. ~ oe ae ‘The Evening Star is served tc subseribers in the city by carriers, on their own uccount, at 10 cents per week, or 44 cexts per month. he counter 2 cents each. By math United States or Canadu—postage per mont! Saturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added, $3.00. (Entered at th> Vost Office at Washingtoa, D. C., Niky The Foe | ————— a al : % : Sta Pages 13-24. : o as_second-class mail matter.) £7 All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. — ————————— SSSSSS SSS SSS SE SSSI SS SS] SOOO SOS OSS OS OSE Goldenberg’s Store News. | Goldenberg’s Store News. | Goldenberg’s Store News. | Goldenberg’: Oo WASHINGTON, D. O., SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1897—-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. L : Black dress stuffs. 38-inch finé black English mobair—to go at the ridiculous price of _ 2ic. yard. 46-inch all-wool Victoria serge, such as you have always counted very cheap at 30e.—will go for 29c. yard. 46-inch black silk-finish German imported Heanrietta—wbich have always sold for GSe. —will go for 49c. yard. 50-inch very fine quality Imported black English sicilian—the regular S5e. stuffs—to go during this sale at 62'4c. yard. Figured glace changeable silks, in all de- sirable colors—lovely scroll patterns—such as you've seen selling for 30c.—go for 25c. yard. Natural color Pongee sifk—exceedingly lustrous—and washable—elegant for waists and skirts—to go for 2ic. yard. Ten pieces black figured India silk—in ten distinct patterns-has been 39c, and 49¢.— to go for 29c. yard. All of our colored, figured and black, with colored ground, Japanese, India and Foulard silk—to go for Bs 29c. yard. Changeable taffeta silk in -figured and striped effects—spring and evening shades— bas been 48e. yard—to go for 39c. yard. 28-tnch Japanese white wash silk—our regular 49. grade—which is the 59c. grade of others—to go for 39c. yard. OBSSHOOGGDODOHHS SOGHOE HOGS OOOHSOOWOOGDD Z-inch black satin duchesse—the regular dollar gtude—to go for this sale at Extra heavy jet black satin duchesse— all silk—20-inches wide and usually sold for ‘Te. a yard—to go for 59c. yard. ea) Our moire velour, in violet, pearl gray and plain white—which has been $1.25—will go 98c. yard. 2Sinch black "Japanese silk—brilliant, handsome finish—washable—has been the 0c. quality—to go for x 39c. yard. All our black figured taffeta silks, in duchesse—in a variety of different patterns— will zo for 69c. yard. Our regular 50c. quality of all-silk black faille silk will go for 29c. yard. All oud black figured taffeta silks, in Landsome scroll and floral designs—soft-fin- ished—which sold for 60c. and 7ic.—will “" 59c. yard. 45-inch black silk mull—the regular price of which ts 50c., to go for 25c. yard. $2.50 shirt waists, 69c. 1,500 Holtzman Mfg. Co.'s “Marquise” shirt waists—every one this season's pro- duction—go for about a third to 2 fourth of what you're paying for them about town. S 8 ] S > The lot came to us at a special concession, and that's why they're 69c. instead of $1.50 to $2.50. Perfect goods. Holtzman waists are concededly the best made—best Gtting—best quality waists made. ‘The collars fit—the sleeves are correct—the greatest care is taken, even down to the finishing of the buttonholes. This lot con- sists of fine lace stripe, Iuppet and piain , Ombre strip- plain white ° effects—new colorings—with detachable white lnen and self collars and cuffs, double-pointed yoke backs—perfect fitting. Not a single waist is being soid about town under $1.50, and half of them are worth up to $2.50. Your choice of this immense lot—0c. POGEOSVOOC OHS DOOD y SS © Silks slaughtered. » Store News. DSSSOSSSSE SSESESSOHSSSOSOD SSSOSG96 Goldenberg’s Store News. | Goldenberg’s Store News. | Goldenberg’s Store News . THE NEWS OF GOLDENBERG’S “ANNEXATION SALE’ 9 spread like wild fire. It’s on everybody’s tongue--uppermost in everybody’s mind. a thousand times already we’ve been congratulated for the thousands of folks here today that missed the values offered for tod below. Goldenberg means business== that we were never so much in earnest before--and that the only way by which we a fearful slaughter of prices =-an offering of values far and beyond any that you’ve ever known. And that’s. what we’ve done for today--what’ we've: done ‘for Monday, so that in case you our enterprise--the rush of evidences the fact that you’re thoroughly satisfied can think of reducing this immense and very desirable stock enough is by ay do not miss those which we have prepared It’s an event Washington will long remember because of the unprecedented values--a selling such as the people have never heard of. Monday will be a “hummer”--ggt here early and avoid the rush. An importer’s fancy dress goods stock at a fourth to half price. Mr. M. Goldenberg, New York, April :30, 1897. 926-928 7th st., Washington, D. C.: Have bought an importer’s stock fancy dress goods. You can offer 4oc. to 75c. values for 29c. yard. J We can’t help overlooking the foolishness of pyrchasing more mer- chandise in this one instance and the buyer will never ‘be censured. When he was offered the entire stock of an importer of imported dress goods at a fourth to a half price portunity. The “wire” tells the story and the he very wisely “jumped” 40c. to 75c. stuffs for 29c. are in—and we indorse his statement that this is the greatest dress goods offering yet. A large lot of check -dress suitings in. green, brown, black “and white, etc.—goods such as have been selling for 25 cents go on sale Monday at 15 cents a yard. ‘We can, indeed! , \ Mr. M. Goldenberg, 926-928: 7th—706 K sts., Washington, D. C.: Can yotr use 250 “reefer” and “eton” suits made to sell for $10 to $1§—for $5.98. A maker’s entire stock. © & April 30, 1897. The 250 suits in this lot at $5.98 will go like chaff before the wind, at the {p= They ‘are’the most’stylish creations of the season—and the maker of themi is known thé’lepgthrand breadth of this big land. “It was the last o his stock and we ‘have had to > ik Parc ready-made?’ costume. | tne » eid get $10 to $15 for these very same gar- thents. You'll welcome this offering if U veer — ns hin you're’ thinking of buying ai $1.50 to $2.50 wrap-| Wash goods ae pers, 88c Set this down as the greatest wrapper of- fering you've ever heard of: An immense line of fine organdie lawns—tace trimmed; fine French satcens, Sea Jaland Percales, sheer batistes, trimmed with ridbon and « Drafd—in all the newest “Bolero” and “Watteau”’ effects—with ruffled yokes, full skirts—every one this season's creations— armholes bound and finished elegantly. Just such wrappers for which we and everybody have had to ask $1.50 to $2.50—go for &€e. for your cholee. Men’s collars, 5c. 200 dozen men’s 4-nly 2100 linen collars— all styles and all sizes—the regular 15e. ccl- lars. as sold everywhere—here nt Sc. each as long as they last. Cutting of our already low prices for Gaintily pretty wash stuffs brings them down. to. the point of ridiculousness. See what splendid values—remarkable values we're offering, though it’s the very start of ‘the season. Very pretty “Vivette batiste,”” in bright, handsome colorings—to go during our “‘An- nexation Sale” at 3%. yard. Gulpare lace-striped lawns—light and dark grounds, and the very handsomest effects— really worth 10c.—to go during our “‘An- nexation Sele” at 5c. yard. 40-inch guaranteed fast cifor Irish lawne —in new season's pretty patterns—which ~ sell for 12%c. about town—to go for 7c. yard. Imported lace-striped jinbn grenadines— 80 very stylish—selling’ t¢r @5c. elsewhere— to go for a | 1314. yard. Handsome new Lappet and Lace-striped Lawns—in the very dainttest coloring—of which we can scarcely, get enough to fell for 15c.—and for which dfhers get 18¢.—~ here during this sale at ~ allc. yard. SSOSOTS SS OSS9 90000: O80e% PE ne. Son White goods cut. 120 pieces Striped Swiss Lawns—either Barrow or wide stripe—reduced from 12%c, 7 8c. yard. 1,200 yards Sheer-striped Lawns, in five Gifferent patterns—have been 10c.—for 6l4c. yard. 12-yard pieces ‘‘Imperial” English Long Gioth—regular price $1.25—for 99c. piece. 82-inch Lappet Striped Lawns—the very newest. effects in white goods—25e. every- ‘where—for 15c. yard. 7th. 706 K 0006 66 SECeCeeCcoseocees Sheer India Linon—the 15c. quality—to go during this sale at llc. yard. Linings cut. Positively the lowest prices ever named for equal qualities—all previous offerings clearly outdone. Dark and light colors in 12%c. rustle per- caline—yard wide—to go for 5c. yard. Yard-wide biack brocaded taffeta skirt ‘Mning—sells usually for 15c.—here for 8l4c. yard. | 864nch lawn Mning—in such new color the 12%¢. sort—for 834c. yard. Genuine Sey to go for 1214c. yard. 24-inch gray imported haircloth—regular price 39c.—to go for 29c. yard. Extra heavy all-linen canvas—in black and colors—the regular 18¢. goods—for 12"4c. yard. ‘Yard-wide paper cambeleto go for . 5c. yard. S¢-inch fine French percaline, in black and all the new shades for underlining—the regular 12%c. quality—for 8i4c. yard. 16-inch black and gray herringbone hair- eloth—the 25c. quality—for 18'4c. yard. St. Notions--cut price. eoee Py Domestics cut. Full yard-wide “Fruit of the Loom” muslin, 5§c. yard. 5 cases new check apron ginghams for 2c. yard. 10-quarter “Salisbury” heavy bleached sheeting to go for 143c. yard. 42-inch bleached sheeting to go for 54c. yard. Yard-wide fine cambric, as good as Lonsdale, 6}c. yard. 45 by 36-inch hemstitched, hand-torn, ready-made pillow cases, gc. each. Less than cost of material. Yard-wide new Windsor per- cales—regular 12}c. sort—for 74c. yard. Parasols cut. A maker's line of 150 ladies’ fine parasols —worth from $2.50 to $3.50—will go on sale Monday at $1.98 each. A lot of 7% from same maker of chil- Gren’s parasols—worth @0 to Tic. each—to 45c. complexion flesh brushes, 282. ench. 1c. whisk brooms, 5c. Oc. white pearl buttons, Ge. dozen, 0 fine hairpins in a bor, 2e. 25c. quality of fine silk garter clestic for Ie. yard. %-yard pieces all-slk seam binding, Te. piece. “Safety” hooks and eyes, 2 dozen cards for 1c. card. Greatest sale of mattings yet. The nearer you gct to the matting sea- son—the lower the prices, Never in the history of retailing have such values been offered. 100 rolls heavy China seamiess and fine Japanese linen warp matting—the 25c. sort 12"4c. yard. 50 rolls fine cotton warp Japancse matting, 50 rolls of {® Higheit grate” of Japanese matting—rich carpet and emproitered effects —the 50c. and @0c. valucs at the furniture a 25c. yard. Linen “cuts.” 50 doren Turkish Towels will go for 5c. each. 50 dozen Turkish wash rags wiil go for Ic. each. 200 dozen pure linen huck towcls—20 by 42 inches—tfully worth 17¢.—to go for 12!4c. each. 16-inch cotton glass toweling to go for 2!4c. yard Se-inch heavy table felt—the regular B0c. sert—for 3ic. yard. 10-yard pieces BEST sanitacy cotton Bird's-eye to go for this sale, 29c. piece. ‘T2Anch cream German damask—soft finish —worth 60c.—for this sale, 8inch fine full bleached Irish damask— the 7c. sort—to go during this sale at 59c. yard. inch Turkey red damask—the regular %e. sort—for 19c. yard. SESS SES69060 THE NATIONAL GUARD Coming Changes in the Guard of Widespread Interest. ——— EET WHTR APPROVAL ON ALL SIDES General Efficiency Competition to Commence in June. COL. MOSHER’S SUCCESSORS ‘The exclusive announcement in The Star of the details of the material changes soon to be ordered in the Disirict of Columbia National Guard caused a mild sensation in local military circles, and naturally the stir up has been the sole topic of interest and nversation since the publication. Of: arse, some officers and men who are af- ‘way in arranging the changes. The re- t, it is plain to those who have the best Interests of the Guard at heart, will be by a more compact and efficient military ization than has at any time been in ence in the District of Columbia. All 1, it is correct to state that the order ecting the changes will be accorded a heerty welcome. Adjutant General and Inspector. An announcement of considerable interest Was the publication in The Star, Thursdey last, to the effect thet when Capt. Charles H. Heyl of the 23d United States Infantry is assigned in June to duty with the Dis- trict of Columbia National Guard, will oc- “eur, simultaneously, the detail‘of Capt. H. J. Siocum of the 7th United brigade States Cavalry to duty with the local as inspes-ing officer and for the performance of such ather military duty in connection with the Guard as the authorities may deem reces- sary. The relief of Captain Mosher as adjutant general is made under the rule limiting such detached service to four years. As a spe- cial courtesy to the military authorities of the District, Captain Mosher has Leen al- lowed to continue on duty with them near- ly a year in excess of the limit. He will re- turn to his company, which is stationed et Fort Crook, near Omaha. The officers who will succeed him are among the best in the army, and the District Guard is fortunate in securing the benefit of their services. Capt. Heyl is now serving with bis com- pany at Fort Clark, Tex. He was recendy on special duty at the heac of the army, and was relieved only a few weeks ago. Captain Slocum is e nephew of Gen- eral Ruggles, adjutant generel of the army. Hie: in mow Ges: OUy_witie Ete toe ae Fort Ba: , N. = ihe orders making these changzs will not in Washington in time See rr part to the Jane encampment cf the District National Guard, and that the pro- posed changes will take effect immediately following that event. Ambulance Corps Not Disturbed. Members of the Ambulance Corps are pleased that they will be in no way dis- turbed in the coming shake-up of the bri- gade. The organization now consists of forty very active members, which demon- strates the great interest taken in the corps. Every meeting is well attended, be- cause it is made a point to arrange the program so that the members can be en- tertained both in a military and social way. E i 2 if of this character i] i i Fy ? EH / is i i E | i i fil | i i i 8 i dition to the decorations of the company auarters. Road March for Instructions, Company A, 5th Battalion, has completed arrangements for a road «narch tomorrow. The company will leave the armory about 10 e’clock in the morning and return late in the afternoon. About fifty men are ex- pected to participate, the object being to af- fcrd an opportunity for instruction in field work. Advance and rear guards and flankers are to be thrown out, and a rough topo- graphical map of the route made, accom- panied by notes showing the features of the | in. outing that might prove useful for military purposes. The company will be under com- mand of First Lieut. William H. Mollach, ae rr eee atete Wie atreer road ex- Corps. Trembly and Bryan .of this com- pany have passed the battalion board of examination for promotion to sergeants. Private Bowers has also passed the board. District in the Grant Parade. In speaking of the errival of Company C, 24 Battalion, in New York recently, for Participation in the Grant monument pa- rade, the New York Tribune had the fol- lowing to say: “Washington's crack military company, the National Fencibles, arrived yesterday afternoon and marched to the Park Avenue Hotel, where quarters had been reserved for them. They made an imposing appear- —— in black. The officers of ‘the compgny are Charles 8. Domer, capjain; Lee B. Mosher, first Hetitefant, and W. W. Mortimer, sec- ond lieu t: Capt Domer was the or- ganizer of the compaify, and has: been its commanding officer since. organisation. He has commanded the cémpany inal its interstate‘dnilfs, and-tas many trophies as evidence of the: company’s success in these pt. Domer has received an ne eee sf Lace the cities of Omaha an polis.” ‘The companies that rehapeented, h Dis- trict in the big parage in New York re- turned to ;Washingtoa Wed: United States. The project has been ad- vocated from time to time, and it is said that General Nelson A. Miles cherished such an idea in connection with the Co- lumbian exposition. The exposition de- partment of promotion believes that the time is now ripe for a consummation of mobilize the guard of the entire couutry at Omaha during the period mentioned. Several officers of the local- brigade have received communications relating to the project. Among other things the depart- ment says: “The department of promotion has cor- responded with the adjutants general of the several states | this gigantic undertaking, and proposes to nificant statement of Gen. Ordway, in a communication relating to the competition, addressed to a member of the committee ei in charge the project. Gen. Ordway “I fully approve the plan and now ex- Press the desire to co-operate with the board of officers in every possible way in carrying it out, and agree to subscribe one- third of the total amount of money that ja Sa beak as prizes.” ¢ general’s approval and his offer to subscribe one-third of the pris ™money has greatly encouragsd the com- mittee, and a meeting is to be held Thurs- day evening next to take steps to the fore. probabil ———a SECOND REGIMENT BANQUET. An Enjoyable Evening, With Many Pleasant Speeches. Many National Guardsmen of prominence were in attendance Thursday evening at the third annual meeting and banquet of the Officers’ Association of the 2d Regi- ment, District of Columbia National Guard, held at Freund's. During the meeting let- ters expressing regret at heir inability to be present were received from Secretary of War Alger, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt, Major Frederick Brackett, be and others: After the discussion of an claborate menu, toists were in order. Col. Clay, in an entertaining manner, the accomplishments of his command, the 2d Regiment, and also spoke of aid that should be rendered by the powers that be to assist it in maintaining a high state of NCy- After bright remarks on ““ Guard” and the “Citizen Soldiery” by Lieut. Col. M. Emmet Urell and Lieut. B. G. Poole, recpectively, Mr. John B. Wight, ~ Commissioner-elect of the District, was called upon to reply to the toast “District Hi st r i li lH iF ! | i e i