Evening Star Newspaper, August 6, 1897, Page 6

6 = THE EVENING STAR.| WASHINGTON. FRIDAY August 6, 1897. CROSBY S. NOYES. and permanent Family Circulation much more than the combined cir culation of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no competitor. 7 Im order to avotd de on ac- count of perso bnence, letters to THE STAR should not be addcesscd to any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments, according te tenor or purpose. To Open the Library at Night. The new head of the Congressional Library has announced his purpose to ask Congress next winter for sufficiently en- larged appropriations tc enable him to throw open the government’s great col- lection of books to the public use at night. ‘This announcement is most gratifying, for it has long been felt that the entry of the library into its magnificent new quarters should in all reason be marked by such a departure. It was impossible under the old conditions to give the people access to the books at night. The rooms in the capitol allotted to the library were small, badly furnished, miserably lighted, and in fact provided with absolutely no means for night use. It was necessary even in the day time to burn kerosene lamps when certain of the alcoves were visited in the search for volumes, thus adding to the discomforts and inconveniences the danger of fire. Good fortune alone this splendid collection of literary treasures from destruction in all the years when the cere of the books was attended with such possibilities. Even were the old library fitted with means of safe illumination there was no force for caring for the patrons at night and the books were in such a jumble owing to the overcrowding of the alcoves that at best the readers could receive but a partial benefit from them. The completion of the new building re- moves all these obstacles save that the present appropriations do not provide for sufficient force for night opening. The reading rooms and alcoves are wired for electrical illumination and at any hour®of day or night perfect lighting can be ob- tained in a moment. entire collection will, it is expected, be available for use within a few wecks or months and thus by next winter the library will be in*condition to be utilized at its full capacity if Congress will but grant the request that Mr. Young now says he will prefer at his earliest opportunity. This great library belongs to the people of the United States and as such it is proper that it should be made most fully avail- able for their use. The duty that will rest , upon Congress next winter is bounded by no narrow ccnsiderations, but is as broad as the country itself. In order that the nation might derive the greatest profit from the rich treasures of the national library Con- gress has wisely enlarged the housing ar- Tangements for the books, has increased shelf room, has ¥: improved 3 © facilities, has provided an enlarged force for indexing the library and otherwise ren- dering it more accessible to the public, and the only obstacle remaining to be removed is that which is involved in narrow and rigorous restrictions upon the hours in which the people may utilize their books. —_+e+—___ The Teuchers’ Convention. The circular just issued to the citizens of Washington by the committee in charge of the effert to secure for this city the next session of the National Educational Association states the case that now pre- sents itself most clearly and convincingly. There are certain material advantages to be secured by the local interests from such @ gathering. The cost of entertaining the thousands of delegates will be insignifi- pane compared with the returns. In addition to the immediately practical har- vest to be reaped the city will receive un- questioned benefits from the spread of in- telligence concerning its advantages as a residential and educational center, and thus such a convention, attracting upwards of thirty or forty thousand well-to-do, intel- ligent people from all sections and states, will surely sow the seeds of a wider popu- larity than Washington has ever enjoyed. ‘There is strong competition for the meet- ing of the agsociation. The fact that sev- eral other cities are desirous to secure it shows how highly it is valued, and should of itself stimulate the local people to use every effort to this end. The committees in charge are making a thorough and, it would seem, an effective canvass, and the circular now put forth should result in such a response that when the association's executive committee makes its official visit here later Washington's showing will be so strong and attractive that the decision in its favor will be assured. ——__+ «2 —____ An Attack Upon fl Service Reform. Montgomery's republican county conven- tion acted wisely in voting to table Gen. Rutherford’s ill-advised resolutions attack- ing civil service reform in the state and in the nation. The declaration of the national republican platform is clear on that issue, and President McKinley has demonstrated the sincerity of his convictions in this re- gard by recent acts as well as words, The Maryland republicans in the county ad- jacent to the capital and in close affiliation with it would have been doubly foolish to permit Gen. Rutherford to put them in the attitude of attacking at the same time the republican President, and the material in- terests of Washington, which furnishes a considerable percentage of voters to neigh- bering Maryland, and which is vitally con- cerned in the maintenance of the merit system. The fight in Maryland next autumn will not be won for the republicans by an announcement from them to the gold demo- crats and independent voters of the state that they are rabid spoils-hunters, deter- mined to break down every obstacle to a partisan looting of the public offices. ———~+e ‘The possibilities of the startling decline in the price of silver are increased by the fact that the metal lacks the Properties which would make it suitable for the manufacture of horseshoes or tracks. Every book in the railway — eo A Tale of Two Lenders. Has Mr. Gorman taken a leaf out of John R. McLean's book? Mr. McLean 1s the recognized leader of the democratic party in Ohio. The organi- zation is officered in his interests. His word is law. Two months ago Mr. McLean rented a furnished house in Cincinnatl, and took up temporary residence there for the purpose of conducting the democratic state campaign. His own stake in the game was known to be the United States Senatorship. The state convention was held, and his Heutenants under his directions made the nominations and wrote the platform. Free silver at 16 to 1, and Mr. McLean's per- sonal fortunes, were made the issue. There came a revolt. The gold democrats com- plained not only because silver had been indorsed, but because state issues had been ignored. Some silver democrats objected to Mr. McLean for Senator. Old animosi- ties were aroused, and signs of a storm appeared. The platform could not be changed. The racket as to the Senatoz- ship might be stilled—at least so the Mc- Lean people thought. A report was put out that Mr. McLean, in the interests of harmony, would retire frum the Senatorial race. Nobody in particular stood for the story, and Mr. McLean himself did not confirm it, but it gained wide circulation. The people did not accept it. Those who were opposed to Mr. McLean remained opposed to him. They are still opposed to him, and are persuaded that he is still in the Senatorial race. The campaign is in his hands, and they do not doubt that his purpose is to try to secure the Senator- ship. So they will govern themselves ac- cordingly, and vote in November against the McLean candidates for the legislature. Mr. Gorman has duplicated this play in Maryland. He is the recognized leader of the democratic party in the state. His word is law to the organization. He con- trolled, absolutely, the state convention. He wrote the platform, and made it a bid for votes to return him to the Senate. It was a clever juggle, but it failed. The German interests were too conspicuous in it. Sound money democrats looked zskance at it. So a report is put out that Mr. Gor- man, In the interests of harmony, will not stand for re-election. The author of the story is not named, and Mr. Gorman, when asked concerning it by a correspondent of The Star, toyed with the inquiry in a pleas- ant and evasive way. He did not deny it. He was evidently willing that for the pres- ent it should keep the field. He may, after awhile, confirm it. It all depends. Mr. Gorman ts playing very fine politics, and, being an adroit man, knows the value of caution. But will the sound money demo- crats of Maryland be likely to be influenced by the story even if Mr. Gorman should confirm it? It does not seem possibie. They know Mr. Gorman, and that his in- tention of holding on to the machine in the state and directing the campaign means a reward for him in case of success in No- vember. He has never in his life worked for nothing. The McLean-Gorman game, while artful and interesting, is conceived in defiance 6f high warning. For in vain is any silver net spread in the sight of any sound money bird. > +2e—___—_ The Blockade at Dyea. Soon after the first news of the rush to Klondike was received it was apparent that there was sure to be great suffering among the would-be discoverers of riches, and The Star in summing up the situation noted the probability that when the gold-seekers reached Juneau in numbers a serious cen- gestion would be caused by the lack of means of transportation. This has now happened, according to the latest accounts from Alaska, and it appears certain that hundreds of the people on their way to the gold fields will be forced to winter at Juneau, Dyea or some other coast settle- ment. The number of men and animals suitable for packing purposes is limited and already the supply of facilities for getting provisions across the pass is over- taxed. The trip from Dyea to the rivers and lakes is dangerous in the extreme, and can net successfully be undertaken save in the company of an experienced guide. The native Indians are the best men for this purpose and they are too few to accom- modate ail the eager miners and are charging high rates for their services. The delay may prove a blessing to some of those detained at Dyea or Juneau, for perhaps by living there during the winter months they will escape starvation at Daw- son City or sume of the neighboring settle- ments in the gold field. To be sure they will lose the chance of an early staking of their claims, to secure which they are now rushing peil mell into the dangers that are sure to surround all who reach the Klon- dike, but from late accounts there are enough gold deposits througkout this region to give all now on the way a good chance to find “pay dirt’ somewhere within an casy radius. ——>+e—___ The City’s Shade Trees. The superintendent of the city’s shade trees in his annual report calls attention to the need of larger appropriations if the capital is to retain its reputation for pos- sessing beautiful foliage. The storm of jast fall played such havoc with the trees that unusual efforts are now necessary to restore the streets to their normal ap- pearance, and the superintendent's sugg~s- tion looking to better results in this line in the future is worthy of consideration. He proposes that when ihe cost of strect improvements is being considered and esti- mated for the sum of $5 for each thirty- five feet of curb line be added for tree planting. Thus the paving and shading, which are inseparable in the creation of a street’s beauties, would go together and the trees would receive the earliest possible start. The superintendent asserts that the present allowance of $20,000 a year is not enough by half for the care of the thousands of trees in all parts of the Dis- trict and their replacement and reinforce- ment by new trees. One of the chief aitractions of the city is its large area of street shade. The trees, which were originally well chosen in the main, are beautiful during a greater part of the year, ahd it would be a serious mistake now for Congress by indifference or parsimony to prevent the continuation of the system of tree-planting that has contributed so largely in making for the nation a creditable capiial. ——>+e—___ According to expert and reliable statis- tics the wheat crop of all the countries in Euroye for this year is equal in the aggre- gate to only 1,294,500,000 bushels against 800,000 in 1596, and = 1,492,400,000 in 1895. ‘This is one of the things that has tended to advance the price of wheat in this country and to diminish the chances for Mr. Bryan being elected to the presi- dency in 1900. Prosperous times and ca- lamity candidates don’t drive in one team very well. —__+++-—____ Deadly Currents. A healthy man was instantly killed yes- terday in this vicinity by the current from an overhead trolley wire. An attempt is made to diminish the importance of the accident by claiming that the voltage of the current was not high enough to kill a man, throwing suspicion on a neighboring electric light wire, which normally con- teins a current of 20W0 volts or more. ‘Thus everlastingly the promotors and ma‘n- tainers of the overhead trolley system seek to minimize the dangers of that method of ‘transportation. If there is no other wire conveniently near io serve as a scape-goat they assert that the victim was in bad health and therefore unusually subject to the fatal influence. If the unfortunate man, however, is strong and -well the de- fenders of the trolley assert that he had the misfortune to be hit in a vital spot or fall back on the final defense that the wires do not menace the general public but threaten only the linemen and other employes of the rafllroads whose duties take them into close communion with the deadly element. The principal fact to be considered in this connection is that electricity is at best a dangerous element. Its nature is still a mystery, its possibilities have been only partially measured, and its effects are per- plexingly varied. When nature takes a hand in the shocking business and sends a lightning stroke to earth the victim is scmetimes only stunned, sometimes dec- crated with fantastic pictures, more often Killed. There is no telling what may hap- pen when an electric current ts turned on, from the clouds or from a dynamo operated by man. Even when the fluid is harnessed to do the deadly bidding of the law it acts in an erratic manner. In the electrocutions in New York state some prisoners have been killed with comparatively slight shocks, while others have resisted currents of enormously high potentiality before yielding life. There is only one safe rule to be set down and observed in dealing with electricity: the lowest krown danger point is to be regarded as the limit of tolerance for the unprotected exposure of electric wires, If THE EVENING STAR,’ FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 1897-42 PAGES. — one hundred -volts will kill a feeble person who happens to receive the current in a vital organ then one hundred volts must be set down as the point beyond which it is dangerous to go in suspending conductors in the air without adopting every known precaution to avoid accidents. The English parliamentary commission fixed upon 300 volts as the Hmit of safety. The ordinary trolley voltage of 500 has in several well authenticated cases caused the death of healthy men in this country. In the latest local ease of electrocution the accident was primarily caused by the breaking of a minor bit of mechanism con- nected with the stringing of the trolley wire. A small net had become misplaced or worn out. Thus it appears that the deadly current—it is to be regarded as such notwithstanding the suggestions about its lcw potentiality and the nearness of the electric light wire—was kept aloft by means of a device subject to momentary derange- ment. The Star has referred frequently in the past to the “cheap and nasty” nature of the overhead troliey system. Nothing illustrates the force of this characteriza- tion more strongly than the latest accident. It ts suggested that a reighboring electric light wire may have contributed to the fatal current in thts case. Such a wire seems to have existed in the vicinity, but it was parallel to the trolley wire and does not seem to have come in contact with it. If there was actually a union of these two currents {t was accomplished only through the crossing of the two wires at some point and by the wearing out of the insula- uon which is supposed to cover all electric lighting conductors. All these possibilities, only add strength to the argument against overhead wires of all kinds. No inquest upon the victim was held. Unfortanately the accident occurred in Maryland, else it would now be in order for the local authorities to institute a strict inqutry Into all the circumstances. It would be of value to the public to know just how many such danger points there are along the lines of the suburban electric roads in this vicinity. ——_~+e+o____ New York is being flooded with counter- feit pennies. This is an additional induce- ment for prosperity to hasten and make prices and wages so high that the coin will not be needed. ——-+2__ It is confidently believed that Great Britain will not attempt to interfere with the annexation of Hawali unless some one is so indiscreet as to discover gold there. ———+es—____. Secretary Wilson's declaration that tea can be raised in this country may be in- tended as a warning to our Mongolian neighbors to be polite. —————> +> —_____ John J. Ingalls announces that he is not going to run for Congress. He can stand the new journalism, but the new politics is too much for him. ———>e2____ There seems to be no limit to the em- barrassments of Kansas. C. H. J. Taylor is now calling on that state to send him to Congress. The interest in whether or not Andree will discover the pole has been considerably dulled by the ambition to discover Andree. ———>+2______ If it is almost too much to hope that the Klondike fields will, in addition to produc- ing gold, develop another Bret Harte. —— eo ___ Only one hundred and fifty men worked on the post office building today. SHOOTING STARS. A Phenomenon Explained. “I wonder why it fs,” said the man with an inquiring mind, “that the newsboys haunt the street cars so persistently?” “That's perfectly apparent,” replied the weman with him. “There’s no telling” what minute a mar may need a paper to keep him from seeing some woman who is standing.” A Prediction. Waiting for prosperity all along the line! Waiting for the sunlight of the better days to shine! The sluggards like to miss the golden glor- jes when they burst; The man who advertises is the man who'll see them first. Keeping Faith. “I thought you advertised home fare!” said the summer boarder indignantly. “Wal,” replied Farmer Corntossel, “that’s what you're gettin’; canned peaches, can- ned tomattusses, canned corned beef and condensed milk, the same as you're used to.” In the Course of Events. “Did you know,” said the scientist to the English statesman, “that the ocean holds immense quantities of gold in solu- tion?” “Never mind about that now,” was the reply. “We'll get around to the ocean as soon as we are through with the rest of the earth.” Complete Rest. “I suppose you are making the most of your vacation,” said Senator Sorghum’s physician. “I'm trying to,” was the reply. “You must get your mind as far from the cares of your position as possible.” “That's what I'm doing. I haven't looked to see what the price of sugar was for three weeks.” A Strange Contrast. Ah, we were happy in the past, But now each bows his head, And in contritien owns at last His vanities have fled. Look back upon December when . We laughed mid frost and thaw Nor thought that things so trifling then Should thus command our awe. None from the sorrow is exempt, Our spirits all have sunk. The ice we walked on in contempt Now costs ten cents a chunk. —_—__~+o—__ Mr. Gorman’s “Tired Feeling.” From the Baltimore Sun. Owing to the disastrous results of the last two campaigns Mr. Gorman may just now feel a little “tired” and not specially anxious to wrestle with another cyclone. But it is Just possible—barely p>ssible—that if the democrats should secure a majority in the next legislature, this “tired feeling” would pass off and he would be so thorough- ly rested and refreshed that his friends might be able to induce him to emerge from his retirement and consent to serve his country once more in the Senate. ———_~++e—____ A Disgracefal Condition. From Forest and Stream. Congress took no action on Senator Proc- tor’s bill to regulate the sale of game in the District of Columbia, so the National Capital will continue to serve as a dumping ground for the out-of-season game of the several states. It is disgraceful that this condition should have existed so long as it Eas. Now that attention has been called to the subject, we may look for an early remedy in a regular session of Congress. —_»+0s__ A Thing of the Past. From the Philadelphia Press. The 53-cent dollar is now a thing th past. It is about a 43.65-cent iat are cerding to recent quotations. ——_ooo—___ ‘Tiliman’s Estimate of Himself. From the New York Sun. ‘The Hon. Ben Tillman has one agree- able trait. He is just to himself, and does his merits from his con- stituents. At a meeting im South Carolina the other day he said that he represented “the ‘farmers of — Unitea popular in the Senate as at home.” Mr. Tillman may be a little weak in his figures, even in regard to farmers, but his unflineh- ~ Lg ged celebrate himself is a thing - It had been supposed was & more at home than in the £enate, but he is the best judge of his. ar RNR —AND EVEN LESS. We. are going to consolidate our bus- iress mt the Conn. ave. store. Previous to moving September 1 ALL GROCERIES REDUCED—some going at cost and less. Now is the time to lay in a big supply. 07 THAR REMINDS ME,” con Dow buy full qt bottles MAGRUDER'S “PRIVATE STOCK” WHISKY for 90c. agruder&Co. GROCERIES, TABLE LUXURIES, WIXES, ETC., 1417 New York Ave. vee All Trunks REDUCED! 25 Per Cent. a 25 TRUNKS GOING AT $1.62. ALL $3.00 TRUNKS GOING AT $2.25. ALL TRUNKS GOING AT $3.00. TRUNKS GOING AT $3.75. ALL $6.00 TRUNKS GOING AT $4.50. ALL $10.00 TRUNKS GOING AT $7.50. Att fone TRUNKS GOING AT Hise. 09 TRUN S 5-00. ALL $25.60 TRUNKS GOING AT $18.75. BECKER’S, Fine Harness, Trunks, &c., SHSOOSSOCOROOSE: a Good Health Demands “Sulpho Napthol.” It's indispensable as 1 disinfectant and deodorizr. One tablespoonful dissolved | in @ gallon of water will cleun your house, kill all odors aod destroy bed bugs, roaches and Other insects. ©£¥ Requires only belf the labor of soap in scrubbing or washing paints. 50c. 8-0z. bottl:. Arlington Drug Store, Cor. Vt. Ave. & H St. 4# 5 Dagsstt “The Eddy”) Refrigerator <1s far ahead of any other on the market. More than 500.000 families use “the Endy.” Its slate stone shelves and cold dry - air sous $5.50 TT are only twe of its strong points....... The “WHITE MOUNTAIN” FREEZER freezes cream in 4 minutes—$1.50 up. The “ARCTIC FREEZER 1s the next best on ‘the market—2-qt., $1.25—3-qt., $1504.48, $1.75—6-qt., $3.25. [Several desirable pieces in Cat Glass still left—HALF PRICE and less. w, Beveridge, 1215 F:St. & 1214 GSt. it ¥ SARS, Ever heard of such a ridiculous low price for Claret? eS if it bottles, which we are closing out at 10c. bottle, dozen or s. Delay may mear. Qisappointment—so order _ 61/4 /42"ST=PHONE 998. au6-20d q ~ — re] |) POLAND SPRING WATER, BUFFALO LITHIA WATER And STAFFORD WATER —— Are three superior min- —— eral waters that we are —— agents for. When you —— buy from us—you're sure —— to get the genuine. W. S. THOMPSON, Pharmacist, 703 15th St. aut-28d = | i PON a mn i To make room for our fall and winter stock of Stoves, Ranges and we will offer, for one month, all SUM: MER GOODS, such as GAS STOVES and NGES, BLUE-FLAME OIL ppurtena: DISCOUNT FOR CASH. STOVES, &e., at 10 PER is the B. F. Guy & Co., av6-3t 1005 PENNA. AVE. Fionn aA Make your own | Buy an Electric Fan for your of- fice—store—cafe or saloon—and you'll have all the cold waves you want. We supply the electric current. Ask “cold waves!” . us questions. U.S. ElectricLighting Co. 213 14th st. "Phone 77. an6-20d Bsc sear ROGARE EMM CCN Hay Fever. ‘The liquid discovery X-ZALIA relieves Hay Fever, Rose Cold and Hay Asthma. For sale by W. 8. THOMPSON, Pharmacist, 703 Fifteenth St, Washington; or out Incpest steele tle sent by prepaid ex on of $1.00. Send for pamphlet. Address. all comieeaietaaee to THE X-ZALIA CO 4y30-6e0-14__ No, 3 Beacon 8t., BOSTON, Mat 15c. Matting Fo ge ee ed 10°. ™: Houghton: = and Bunions aa 25, Cs Sox, Big va- regular 15c. Removed wi! Odice boars, 8 105; 9 h0 8a 4y “the dependable store.”’ (824-026-928 7th——706 K sts.) Sale of -wash suits & skirts. The unusual reductions we have made in the prices for the balance ot the wash suits and skirts made an op- portunity which is irresistible. Every single garment in the house has been included, and every single garment is wonderful value. = All of our $3 and $4 crash and white duck suits, in “Eton” and blazer effects, some of which are tastefully trimmed, reduced to $1.98 each. All of our finest suits in the house, embracing fine crashes, thoroughly shrunk, all-linen and white pique suits; séme richly trimmed; all thoroughly tailor made, in bolero, blazer and “Eton” styles, which have been $5, $6 and $7—to go now for $3.98 each. Three hundred more of those ele- gant plain crash skirts have arrived which we have been offering at 50 cents. Have wide hems and will set and wear as well as a high-priced skirt. Lot of white duck and pique skirts, well made and have deep hems, have been reduced to 75 cents. Lot of the finest fancy crash’skirts, also heavy corded white pique skirts, with extra deep hems, reduced from $1.98 to $1.29 each. We have just received a lot of silk- finished black mohair and sicilian skirts, figured and plain, rustle lined and velvet bound—they have been $5—but you may have them for $2.98 each. $1& $1.25 Wrappers65c Tomorrow we shall inaugurate a wrapper sale which for the magnitude of the valnes shall eclipse anything ever attempted, All of those dark Due and black fancy trim- med lawn wrappers which you see on center table in the wrapper department— splendidly made garments, which have been $1.25 and $1, will co for 65 cents. All waists which sold up to $2 go in 3 lots. The shirt waists have been mark- ed at prices which will clear them out ina hurry. Three lots-of them which sold up to $2—and compared with what they’ve ‘been the prices aré really but shadows. At 49¢. <hirieincmatie tines ore sold up to a doll At 69c. ie tel nw tate ete., with self and’ white linen de ‘which sold for as high as $ ~All of the fine French lawns, At 88c. lappet lawns, grenadines, etc., in the very handsomest effects, = with de. tachable white linen collars and hich sold for as high as $2. = — 250 fine English gloria umbrellas, with fine natural dresden, pearl and rubber han- dles—the usual $1.50 values for 1 each. heavy black Milanese silk ay Ladies’ 50c. mitts, for # da; 23c. pair. Ladies’ 25c. fancy silk bows to go for a day at 1c. each. Toilet goods cut. 15e. Imperial talcum der, fumed and borated, for Saturday Te, oe Se. bottles vaseline, for Saturday, 2 bottles for 5c. Genuine cosmo buttermilk soap, for Sat- arday Se. cake. me All our fine 35c. and 40c. extracts for Saturday 23c. oz. with the bottle, The boys’ dept. —is brimful of unusual values for tomorrow’s shoppers. We don’t know of a day before when we have asked you to more remarkable val- ues. If you’ve a care for money saving you can do it. itr See = See 25 cents, Ro matter whether it sold for 75e., $1, $1.25 or $1.50. About 50 doxen boys’ colored shirts, with aitached collars, all of them of sie 12%; they have been 75c.; you may have them for 39 cents. 20 dozen " white or striped duck Mnen Sees Sizes ‘4 to 15 vores which sold for 39¢., will go for 2ic. pair. For a day you may have men's and boys’ 50c. summer coats for 39 cents. . size 3 to'S years, wile tee eo go for oe 39 cents, Men’s goods cut. in white and +, Which sells the world over for 50c. for a day at : 43 cents. over tows for Se, bere for'a day at 7c. pair. : fh aa Th al ss — ‘TSc. and 89c.—will be offered tomorrow 68 cents. _ sell all Aday’s big specials | m= m=. A full line of plain and motre Bren’ received, and ‘costaina shades—at 19¢. yard. * at -zogand-71r Penna. Ave, ~ Boston Variety Store. Cabin 50C. Bags, This is a genuine cut in prices. On Saturday we will sell one hun- dred Cabin Bags, with lock and key, in sizes ranging from 14-inch to 22- inch. They are made of the best gray canvas and sold at prices rang- ing from $1.49 to $2.98. You may take your choice tomorrow at 50c. Boston Bags. Hand Satchels _ for shopping and traveling, 98c. goods, reduced for Saturday to............ Trunks. Special No. 14 For Saturday, $ 1 15 This is a serviceable, strong trunk at a remarkably low price. It is cov- ered with the best duck, has a heavy iron bottom and bumpers and Ex- celsior lock. The price is made on the 28-inch size. Larger sizes at 25c. advance. 47¢c. Housekeeping Goods. le. for 7-pin Hat Racks. Ge. goods. Se. for our regular 10c. Towel Rollers, Se. for our regular 10e. Knife Boxes. Se. for Hardwood Ten Pin Hat Racks. 10c. for good Fovr-string Brooms. Se. for two rolis of Se. Tollet Paper. 20c, for 19¢. Folding Picnic Baskets. 12c. for 2c. Folding Picnic Baskets. Se. for Rolling Pins. Regular price, 10c. Sc. for Kitchen Stones on a wood base. 10c. for 25c. Tea and Coffee Canister. 29. for Blue and White China Salt Boxes, 89c. for 14-qt. Enameled Dishpans. New Shape Writing Papers. LIBRARY LINEN. 15c Ib. A cream antique linen paper In the new “Queen’’ and “Princess” shapes. Latest oblong envelopes 19¢c Ib. CAPITOL BOND. A beautiful snowflake bond paper, in cream and tints, octavo, commercial, Queen and Princess sbapes. New shape envelopes to match, 8c. pack. Umbrellas. English Glorfa Umbrellas, to suit all sizes of people. The umbrellas come in three sizes, 22, 24 and 26- inch, with natural crook handles... 75 Silk Gloria, with steel rods and -natural crook handles, The best umbrella for the price that we have ever put on our counter..... 49c, ‘This price will bay a better grade of gloria, with a finer assortment of handles, kuobs, crooks, etc. The sizes are 24, 26 and 28-inch. Breezy Items from the Fan Dept. le. for 9-inch Palm Leaf Fans. 2e. for 14-inch Palm Leaf Fans, Se. for Jopanese Folding Fans, small and large sizes. ec. for dainty Japanese Fans, in empire effects. 10c. for Empire Fans, with gilt sticks, 10c. for Japanese Parchment Fans in black and colors. 10c. ‘for Leather Handle Pocket Fans. Just the thing for travelers. 2c. for fifty styles of Japanese and Paris Fans, tastefully carved and illuminated sticks. 49e. for Silk Empire Fans, with tinted and deco- rated sticks. ‘8c. for twenty styles of Silk Gauze Crepe and Lace Fans, with white carved sticks. Bicycle Sundries. We keep this steck supplied with the latest and Dest goods produced. ‘The cheap-st prices throughout the entire Mar E Excelsior Excelsior $100 A guaranteed Nickel Lamp, absolutely the best low-priced lamp ever produced. $7.75 pair for Hartford No. 77 Tires. $1.73 for P. & F. Saddles (like Brown). $1.48 for Jerome Anatomical Saddle. $1.98 for Mesinger Saddles. $1.49 for Nickel Handle Bars. $1.39 for Wood Hardle Bars. 20c. for Foot Pumps, two sizes. 59c. for Extra Powerful Foot Pumps. $1.45 for Osterman Rotary Bells. 2%e. fo: 2-inch Biectrie-stroke Bells, $1.98 pair for Ladies’ Combination Pedals. Ie. for Star Toe Clips. Se. for Star Lamp Brackets, 18c. for Brake Red Lamp Brackets. Be. for Graphite. 9c. for Dixon's Paste or Stick Graphil 9c. for Handle Bar Buffers. 4 ‘Se. for Canvas Luggage Carriers. 49c. for L. A. W. Luggage Carriers. ‘Se. for Two-strap Luggage Carriers. 1e. for Lacing Cord. 18e. pair for Coasting Clips. Picture Frames. 5 17 and 14x20. were bought to sell at $1.25 and price includes glass and back. We make to order-- Picture Frames, in a great variety of styles, at prices fully one-third lower than the “regular frame makers, - Emmons S. Smith Boston Variety Store, Woodward Lothrop, toth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. C7 Oar business hours until September are T45 am. to 5 p.am.; Saturdays, 7:45 to 1. August Special Sale ’ 2 Boys’ Clothing. 500 Pairs Boys’ All-Wool Trousers, Neat mixtures, serviceable colors, well made and well fitting. Excellent for boys to knock about in while at the seaside or country. Sizes 3 to 16 years. 44c. a Pair. Regularly worth 69c. and 8gc. ee and @ very epecial value. 50c. a Pair. Regularly worth 75c. At 25¢.— a bandred pairs Wash ‘Trousers, $s a> striped duck and plain crashes. Siz 0 15. At 5o0c.— Best quality of Linen, White Duck, Blue Denim and Woven Striped ‘Trewers Sines 3 to 15. Third floor. August Special Sale Girls’ Clothing. At $1.50, from $2.00 and $2.25— Girls’ Fine Striped and Figured Lawn Wash Dresnes, high and low-neck styles, At $1.95, from $2.62— Girls’ Saperior Quality Figured Dimity and Lawn bh Dresses, neatly trimmed will, embroidery. Sixes 4 to 14 years, At 50c., from 95¢.— Gils’ Fine Dimity, Pereate and Lawn Shig Waists, with detached collar and cuffs. Siz-s 12, 14 and 16 years. At g5c., from $1.38 to $1.68— Girls’ Fine Seft-tinished Pereal uy rt Waists, with large sailor collar; braid mbrvidery trimmed. Special— At $1.00 and $1.25— Women’s Fine French Sateen Bloomers; thor oughly made and finished. At $1.50 and $2.25— Women's Pine Black Mobsir Bloomers. All sizes. ‘Third floor. SiS August Special Sale Infants’ Clothing. At 50c.— Infants’ Cambric 1. Slips, Hubbard strle; st toon neck; embroidery trimmed; fu At 75¢.— Infants’ Fine Nainsook Long Slips, platted from neck, with band of embroidery forming yoke; hemstitched hem. At White Mull Caps, yoke effect, tucked crown, ruffle around face edged with embroidery. At 50c.— F Chtidren’s Fine White Mull Caps, ka eee fu ruche of Vel. lace around face; Sectad floor. August Special Sale Children’s Shoes. At goc.— Children’s Dark Ten Button Shoes, Sizes 6 to 8. Sizes Sly to 10%, $1.00. At $1.25— ° Cafldren’s Tan Goat Oxfords, hand tura (Laird, Schober & Co.'s make). Sizes 6 to 8. At $1.25— Misses’ Dark Tan Batton Shoes. Sizes 11 to 2. Goat Oxfonis, hand tura (Laird, make Sizes 11 to 2. August Special Sale Muslin Underwear. This August sale of Muslin Under- wear consists of manufacturers’ sam- ple garments purchased in a way that enables us to sell them at the makers’ prices—prices we pay for them ordi narily. These goods are of a high character; well made, generously cut and correctly shaped. Prices range from 50c. to $3.00. Regularly worth 75c. to $5.00. Also the following exceptionally good values: At 50c., regularly $1.00— ‘Women's Japanese Skirting Petticoats, um- brella shape, deep bias ruffle, French back. a larly $1.00— gt a mf a loose front; trimmed with embroidery to match—a host of pretty pattems and colorings. floor. August Special Sale. W. C. C. Corsets. At 5oc., regularly worth 75¢.— es dozen pairs W. C. C. Cor- sets, made of good quality cou- til; heavily boned, two sve steels. A special value. Second Boor August Special Sale Hammocks. We have purchased very much be- low the regular prices a manufac- turer’s stock of high-grade Ham- mocks, and are selling them at About Half Regular Prices. At 69c.— Woyen Cotten Hammocks; 76x38-inch bed. At 79¢— = ‘Woven Cotton Hemmocks, fll colors; inch bed. At 950. colors: fans pee Hammocks, full At $1.15— At 65¢.— Colored A tot of best quality White Mexican Ham- mocks, ‘with braided edge; fall she. ‘W6x3s- BaAxt2- 96x45- Woven Cotton Narsery Hammecks, aati Spreaders. 7¢. each. August Special Jelly Glasses. We shall offer tomorrow 25 barrels of assorted Jelly Glasses, with or without tin tops, in the best makes and best patterns, at the following unusually low prices: Pressed Glass Jelly Glasses, with top, cach... 2C. Square Jelly Glasses, 1-3 pint, tin top, dor. 25C- ‘Square Jelly Glasses, 1-2 pint, tin top, dor., 35¢. ‘Round Jelly Glasses, 1-3 pint, tin top, doz.. 24C. ey Sa Sale ‘|. Woodward & Lothrop.