Evening Star Newspaper, August 10, 1897, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1897-12 PX THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTO TUESDAY of the As a News and Advertising or. tion les. Medium it has no competi Er Im order to avoid on ac- t of personnal absence, letters to THE STAR shoald not be addressed to any individual connected with the office. but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpose. Strengthening the Police Force. In comparison with the police work of other large American cities, the record of the local force is undoubtedly highly cred- itable, The evils that flow from the use of the the police as 2n important part of the po- litical machine which runs both municipal- ity and state have not been suffered. No ether qualifications than intelligence and integrity, experience and capacity, *re essentials to the District policeman. No one will contend, of course, that there have been no political or personal appointments whatsoever upon the local force, but the fact that our municipal authorities do not have to depend for continuance in office upon the policemen as political strikers and vote-winners in their interest enables the former, when they are so disposed, to dis- regard absolutely all considerations but those of personal fitness In organizing the force which is to protect the ‘lives and property of the people of Washington. The Commissioners have it in their power to construct our police system on ideal lines, so far as the personnel of the force is con- cerned, and the evil of the intervention of partisan politics in the conduct of munici- pal affairs is reduced to a minimum in the case of the capital. In comparing the work of the District po- licemen with the corresponding officer in New York or other large American cities, attention is properly called to the much larger area which the former is required to cover and protect, on account of the small- ness of the local force. The argument on this point demonstrating the nec 'y of an increase in the number of District po- emen is unanswerable. The perfect development of the local ferce requires on the one hand legislation Congress enlarging its size and reducing to proper proporticns the area to be pa- trolled by each policeman, and on the other rate and thoughtful scrutiny by joners of the personnel of the in order to assure themselves that the right men are in the right places, and that the District police and detectives are so faithful and efficient as to compensate, as far as possible, for their paucity of numbers. The Commissioners have been inspecting the ferce with this object in view, and through Commissioner Wight, who has the matter in direct charge, have decided updn certain changes in personnel. Commis- sioner Wight, in re-art ging the force, jusuy states the facts w h deprive this action of the characteristics of a reproacn- on upon the efficiency of the general. The results of the Com- ers’ action will be highly beneficial © {he community, not only in the strength- ening which will come directly from a » judicious placing of policemen and but also indirectly in the en- to good work which is given tious and capable privates by the practical demonstration that promotions do not run honelessly in the rut of favoritism t or political “pull,” but may be won by merit and proved capacity. Now let the reorganized detectives turn in and catch Foultz! +e __ Stamping Opportunity. ins to dawn on the politicians that orman platform must undergo at least ths’ discussion on the stump in . and that in that time and in ts precise meaning, if any such ng attaches to It, may be developed. be avoided. The re- rs will be certain to bring the matter forward on every occasion, and of course will not permit their oponents either it or add further to the mystery. Here would appear to be Mr. Gorman's op- Nobody is so well prepared to in that platform in all of its bearings e is. It is the work of his skillful A great deal of curiosity attaches to it all over the country. Anything he may have to say on the subject will be cer- tain of attention. Asa rule he does not take the stump. His services are more valuable in council. But when he cares to vary his work by a stumping tour he has He is an effective speaker. and in this year of all years there to put him on his mettle. Then, Nent Discussion nnot to evade are udiences. 00, by sounding a key note he could tune his whole chorus of speakers, and by travelling over the state he could keep them in tune. Particularly will the country relish some- thing further from Mr. Gorman at this time on silver if it is true, as some of his admirers suggest, that this platform may serve to bring him forward as a Presiden- tial candidate in 1900. Details as io that suggestion are in order. In writing this platform did Mr. Gorman intend to voint the way to a national repudiation of last year’s democratic national platform? If a frank confession of it would of great interest to Mr. Bryan and his faithful followers. If that Is not frank confession of what he did in- full explanation of what the plat- form really carries—would be of equally reat interest to the sound money men. while it Is to be observed that Mr. n has not telegraphed his congratula- ‘Ss to Mr. Gorman $n the subject of the deliverance, nor volunteered to stump the state in support of the Gorman ticket. He is going into Iowa and Ohio, and probably into Kentucky, in all of which states the democratic platforms require no key to re- veal their meaning. But maybe Mr. Bryan $s not worry about Mr. Gorman at this stage of the game. He may feel that he can get him at any time he has the ma- jority to control him. So he will try and secure the majority. +o ection with the bimetallic proposi- British statesmen will now dis- y some of the deliberation which was manifested by the United States Senate to- rd arbitration. +e -—___ that is tr be more It is not quite clear whether the Czar and the Kaiser are fond of each other or afraid of each othe Stamp Out Anarchism. ‘The authorities of the world seem slow about reaching a remedy for anarchism, if & remedy may be reached. An outburst of horror and indignation follows the fall of every victim of the organization, police vigilance for a time ts increased, and vari- ous suggestions for dealing with the evil are thrown cut. But that is all. Anarch'sm is not being stamped out. It ts represented now tm a majority of the great capitals of the world, and seems to be in but small restraint. Members of the organization are known by name, and thetr meeting places are located. Sometimes the boldest threats of taking Ife made at such meetings are reported in the newspapers. President Carnot and Premier Canovas are killed, and “hile King Humbert and President Faure escape there is reason for believing that both are still on the anardMistic blacklist. Regret at thelr escape was promptly ex- pressed by anarchists at the time. But what is the remedy? Strange as it may setm, the difficulty would probably have been promptly met if the object of the organization had simply been plunder. Imagine an organization whose members would state this case: “We hold that the scods of the world are not properly divided. We do not get our share. We have banded together for the purpose of forcing a redis- tribution, and one of our means of bringing that about is to break into the establish- ments of the rich and help ourselves to whatever we find there. Those of our number who do this work are chosen by ballot. Any one of us may be selected any day, and when selected he goes unhes!- tatingly about the business." How long would an organization of that kind, boldly proclaiming its purposes, with its members known by name, and its meetings held for the celebration of every notable burglary committed under its auspices, be permitted te flourish? Would not means be found to disrupt it, and apply the just rigor of the law for the protection of property to those whose confessed object was to set the law aside? Anarchism defies law of all kinds—that pertaining to human life as well as that pertaining to property. It boldly proclaims that it is not governed to suit itself. It marks certain leaders and rulers for re- sponsibility, and orders’a ballot for an exe- cutioner. One is chosen, and he executes the bloody edict. The organization meets and exults over the deed. May not this sort of thing be reached by law? May not men be restrained in some way who openly confess to membership in an organization which any day may by ballot convert them into assassins? Is it necessary to wait until such creatures have actually been drawn by lot and smeared their hands with blood before moving on them? There have been international congresses of many kinds, and much good has resulted from them. Why not an international con- gress on the question of stamping out anarchy? What civilized country ought not to lend itself to a well ordered effort to make the known existence and activity of such an organization impossible within its borders? ——>e+>—____ International Rifle Shooting. The recent success of an American oars- man at Henley rewakens the hcpe in some breasts that before many seasons have gone py a team of American riflemen may be sent to Hisley to compete for the trophies offered there. The shooting at Bisley 13 regarded by Englishmen as the best in the world, while Americans are prone to claim that the finest work with the rifle Is done at Sea Girt, N. J. It has been so long since an international rite match was shot off that there is no present method of determining which claim is the nearer correct and to this cnd a team ought to be sent from one country or the other as soon as possible. It ought not to be hard to arrange the preliminaries ot such a match. This end should, indeed, be the easier of accomplishment as far as the Englishmen are concerned in view of re- cent reports from Bisley that the shooting there is “too good” of late. It is difficult to understand how rifle shooting can be superlatively excellent until it is known that the scores recorded at. Bisley this year have been monotonously perfect. This result Las been caused mainty, it is said, by the substitution of the Lee-Mitford for the Martini ritte. Of course when the shoot- ers themselves are heard from the scores will probably be attributed to the develop- ment of a large number of absolutely re- liable shots. It is related that but for ac- cidents and variations of light and wind it would be impossible to decide in the com- petitiors. Dozens of competitors, it is said, make the highest posstble score and re- peat the performance when they shoot off the ties. The judges are now seeking for some new mode of scoring that will reduce the chances of such close competition. These pleasing facts should stimulate the Britishers to seek an international match, and if they do doubtless a team of Ameri- can crack shots can be assembled to meet them. —_~+ e+ —___ Qualifications for Practice. There is no doubt that Commissioner of Patents Butterworth will be sustained, not only by the patent bar, but by the country at large, in his efforts to so regulate the practice of attorneys before his bureau, that every one seeking to patent an invention will receive fair treatment. The rules pro- mulgated by the commissioner last week, declaring the qualifications to be possessed by those who practice before his bureau, should be strictly enforced. It is strange that in the past there has been almost no restriction in this respect. Any one, whether he had any knowledge of patent law and practice or not, could offer him- self to clients seeking skilled advice and be received by the patent office without ques- tion as one equipped to take charge of a case. Every court in the land has power not only to secure the necessary qualifica- tions of those who practice before the court, to regulate their conduct so that in- nocent clients are protected from the chi- canery of men who might seek to make the government a partner in conducting a sharp practice. If the commissioner needs further authority in order that he may suitably regulate patent practice, Congress should not hesitate to strengthen his hands by the prompt enactment of the proper statutes. —__ + «= The new officer in charge of Washington’s detective force would satisfy a widespread cvriosity by declaring whether his side whiskers are his own or merely a portion of the wardrobe of an old sleuth. ————»++e—___ General Weyler may have some sugges- tions to offer for the suppression of the Jawlessness in Spain. —__- + += —_—_ Ru ‘s Great Ratlroad. It is now announced that the Russian government has made provision for keep- tig the harbor of Vladivostok, the Pacific terminus of the Trans-Siberian railroad, free from ice throughout the winter. It has begun the construction of two enor- mcus steamers for ice-breaking, and it is believed that, though accompanied by con- siderable expense, the undertaking will suc- ceed. These measures for rendering Vladi- vostok accessible by sea during all sea- sons of the year, if that is possible, are in Lpe with the policy which is now collecting at that point a powerful army and navy, and do not indicate in the least that Russia will content herself with frozen Vladivos- tek as her winter seaport on the Pacific. and the permanent terminus of the Trans- Siberian railroad. From latest accounts this mighty engineering project is over half cempleted, and work on all the unfinished sections of the line is being pushed as fast as possible. There seems to be no limit to the expense which the Czar, who officially inaugurated the enterprise when Czaro- viteh, and who takes the greatest personal interest in it, is willing to incur in the con- stmmation of this plan of joining Russia's center of strength with the eastern coast of Asia. Many engineering difficulties have been encountered on the way, The westera part of the line, now in operation, was ccmparatively simple, though from the na- ture of the country, which is somewhat low and in places swampy, rivers are go fre- quent that scores of costly bridges have had to be built. The work in the eastern half of Siberia has presented more trouble because of the rugged surface of the coun- try. At Irkutsk, on the shores of Lake Baikal, a ferry has had to be substituted for the short detour around the south of the lake because of the very precipitous shores. When the headwaters of the river Amoor are reached, east of Irkutsk, still another problem presents itself. This river is annually overflowed, and it is feared that unless unusual precautions are taken the railroad will be periodically useless. Russia does not relish the postponement of the completion of the road while the banks of the Amoor are being dyked, and has entered into an agreement with the projectors of the Manchurian railroad, which is to run from Nertschinsk, in the foot-hills of the Yabionoi, or Slavonol mountains, to Vladivostok, a much shorter route. It is estimated that trains will be running over the entire route from Zlatonst to Vladivostok before the end of the century. This event will mark the be- girning of the era of Russia's domination over Asia. It will enable the Czar to place @ large and effective army on the shores of the Pacific or at any point in the northern half of the continent, with promptness. Co-operating with this land force will be Russia’s powerful navy. Incidentally, the railroad will develop the vast expanse of the Siberian plains, most of the area of which is capable of profitable cultivation. Already this region is dotted with large cltles, but the lack of communication has isolated them and kept them from being of use to the Empire. Siberia is more than a ccnvict colony, as the world will doubtless learn when its apparently limitless mineral and agricultural resources have heen opened up by the railroad. Thus the pro- ject of communication, which was begun with a definite military object in view, to further the boundless ambitions of Rus- sia’s ralers, has a distinct bearing upon the world’s commercial relations. ————++e—_____ The assassination of Canovas proves that Europe has not been successful in export- ing all her anarchists to this country. —or+e—__ The Andree polar expedition is already a ccngenial topic for people who make a specialty of saying “I told you so,” ——_~>+s—____ The Alaskan discoveries of gold have not yet stimulated the Rock Creek Park argo- rauts to any renewed endeavors. + David B. Hill will wait in patience to see whether the new tariff affords any prospect of a demand for democratic leaders. ——>+e—____ The coal miners are not indifferent to eloquence. But the logic of hunger is very convincing. —++e—___. SHOOTING STARS. Accomplished. “It's very difficult to tell a good cante- loupe without tasting it,” remarked the caller. “Yes,” replied Mrs. Sinnick; “but our ecok can do it. At all events she never lets one get to the table.” Unsympathetic. “I have no home,” the loiterer sighed. The doughty millionaire replied, “If you had one, ‘twould make you blue— What the assessor did to you.” The Reason. “So you didn’t get along very well in the “Didn't anybody there make money?’ “Yes, some did.” “Why didn’t you?” “It's against my principles to keep a saloon,” Convincing Evidence. “I hyuhs yoh done tackled a mighty hahd citizen las’ night at de parlor social,” said Miss Miranda Dewberry. “Dat's whut I did,” replied Erastus Pink- ley. “If dar’s anybody wif doubts about dat man's bein’ hahd, jes bring "im around an’ let 'Im look at de nicks in dishere razzer.”” A Summer Desire. There are some who look forward to riches and fame, As they turn to a day-dream’s delight; Eack longs for a land that will ring with his name, As men tell how he scaled fortune’s height. A few wistful eyes see a homestead and rest With ambition no longer alert, But I sigh for-that season, luxurious and best, When a man may wear starch in his shirt. The neglige garment serves but to remind How useless our slight efforts are To avold all the woes that beset human- . kina When Sirius threatens afar. So, sing of your violets and daisies who will; My muse shall her powers exert For the days when the frost comes to whiten the hill; When a man may wear starch in his shirt. ———> +e>—___ Paying for Their Preference. From the Terre Haute Express. Those people who prefer to patronize European tailors should not bellow when they run afoul of the Dingley bill at a United States port. ——_— Elliott as Counsel for the Poachers. From the Philadelobia Presa. The Canadian newspapers are having a very good time of !t quoting Professor Elliott's attacks on Mr. John W. Foster. Of course, it 1s to their interest to do 80, just as they have found it pleasant while representing every American in the Klon- dike .as a buccaneer to quote what the anti-American newspapers published in the United States have to say about Canada’s extreme fairress toward alien miners, But while Canada may quote Elliott and his admirers it will not alter the facts at issue nor will it disguise the fact that the Ca- nadian poachers and their abettors see the handwriting on the wall in the calling of the Washington conference. Professor El- lictt’s antics are easily understood. Mr. Foster has won, and winning without El- Hott 1s, of course, an unforgivable offense. If, instead of abusing his own countrymen, the professor should appear as counsel for Canada overything would be serene and the United States none the worse for his abandonment of {ts cause. «6» —_____ Vigilant Still at the Head. From the New York Herald. The Vigilant finished first in the race of the New York Yacht Club fleet from Vine- yard Haven to Bar Harbor, thereby cap- turing Commodore Morgan’s beautiful cup. The famous boat easily distanced schooners and sloops, whether in or out of her class, and stands today, as she did when she de- feated the Valkyrie, a proof of America’s prowess in the arts of building and sailing yachts. : _—SS = A Trimmer. From the Loulaville Courier-Journal Brer Gorman seems determined to follow the injunction, “Keep your lamps trimmed and a-burn- ing”— ts especially “trimmed.” —_——_—_ $+ ——___ Mra. Lease’s Husband. From the Pittsburg News, Mrs. Lease dare not marry the whole state of Kansas until shi rid of that Mr. Lease, who is syp} to be keeping house somewhere. ———>+e—___ A Good Deal of Right. From the Milwaukee Bvening Wisconsin. Japan is of the opinion that the United States has no right in Hawaii; but it will strike the average observer that no small amount of right accompanies an offer of the are by the owner of an 2 establish: King’s-Palace. WEDNESDAY the Means sucit's saving that it ‘wil ments. specified PR rer att ec ea » only. |: FROM *} TO 12 {| RIBBONS THAR ARE WORTH 15 70 350, shades and =e to 6 oe wide— ‘gros eo ribbons ste Rory ‘and fancy a ard pieces sf Cc. HATS THAT ARE WORTH FROM 50c. TO Grtrtmmes Hate—all shapes—all at 5 Gren plaia ‘sad thong’ ot eee Cc. | FRom 10 TO 11. { $12 CLOTH 81 All the intent. vies for ladies ind misses—HKeefer, Binzer and Eton effects—silk Goran worth $7.50, §10 and §1 tue DD, 48 = om DSC, All_ fashionable styles, iecind White Duck, i$] 45 3 Shoit-back Saliors, tain or biafded—biazer and ton styles—thin hon 12e. EMBROIDERIES, 5,000_ yards Swiss Embroideries, some Irish point eects—1 too inches wide. Worth from 8 to [ FROM 11 TO 32, | $1.25 LADIES’ SHIRT WAISTS. Ladies’ Stylish Waists, in ing and Flats. $3 CRASH Fine Crash WwRs a percales—detached collars and —_cuffs—atripes, checks and, figured, eftects—that sold from 98c. to §1.25-. @%c. COUTIL CORSETS. Heavy bone Coutil Corsets— perfect fitting—this hour. 2ic. EMBROIDERED HANDKF! ds and ends of Embroidered a Handkerchiefs—very neat pretty designs—worth from 15c. CHILDREN ENS R 1, cloth, brald trimmed-—alt to 14 years—this hour... LAUNDERED WAISTS, 25c. 0c, LADLES' GOWNS. Fine Muslin Gowns—some with whole frent of Hamburg em- broldery—surplice style, tinished with “embroidery — edge-—also empire gowns—Swiss embroidery front, deep ruffle collar, med sleeves . trim- few shep- width—this a herd’s plaids—full hour . 50c. BOYS’ WAISTS. White India linen and colored KINGS PALACE, ; t 812-814 7th St. $ 715 Market Space. 3 Rn Hecht & Company, “The credit givers,"” 515 Seventh Street. t ° Wash skirts sacrificed. Along with’ the tremendous reductions on the balance of the shirt waists and novelty wash suits go the wash skirts. The time is rapidly drawing near when we shall begin to make extensive improvements—hence the reduction knife ruthlessly cuts into profit that the majority of the stock may be promptly disposed of. Tomorrow’s shrewd shoppers are offered the banner oppor- tunity thus far of this “ ment sale.” A lot of Cream Beiford Cord Skirte— have deep hem—thoroughly well made— go for ‘improve- 59 cents. ‘Phe Pure Grass Linen and Linen Crash Skirts, in dainty striped patterns—perfect- ly made—whicb were $2 only a short while ago—are- now offered for G9 cents. The Black Grenadine Skirts—full width —velvet bound—rustle made—are now offered for lined—thoroughly 99 cents. Hecht’s offer you the privil- ege of credit—and don’t ask a cent extra for the accommoda- tion. Hecht & Company, 515 Seventh Street. forgets that quality is the secret of satisfaction. You won't find any “‘cheap” Furniture, Car- pets or Draperies here. But in our ‘Clearing Sale” you can buy the BEST—at lower prices than is asked for the “cheap” elsewhere. Have a look at the Carpet bargains, And the Parlor: Suite baragins. And the Chasaber Suite bargains. Aad tha Bepy Quringe bargains in and eee fad PRT, HOEKE, Furniture, Carpets, Draperi ee Ave. and 8th “St. Dr. Haines’ Golden Specific Praca its ar W.R. Brown, 20th &Pa.Ave $y17-8m,12 (7A snap for cyclists. ‘The “M. & W.”’ Lamp—1897 pattern—made to sell for $4. ‘OUR PRICE, $1.60. Palais Royal *: Clearing | Sale. Every day with us is a “bargain day.” This is forcibly expressed at this time when we are houseclean- ing and stock clearing. The mag- hetic qualities of these “Bargain Tables” have not had a stronger test than they will have for tomorrow— Wednesday. See this list of attrac- tions: Table No. 1. $4 Boys’ All-linen Duck Suits—white. Broken sizes, 5 to 10 years. For 98 CENTS. $2.98 Boys’ All-linen Duck Sults—navy blue. Broken sizes. 5 to 10 years. For 98 CENTS. Surplus Stock Sale Sacrifices. eaTine, £0, the, atremely low piece pre. ‘piling during this eale goods will be Sod only—so little cash never tent 0, mach bigh-crade_merchandiee ‘These are genuine sacritives. Pillow Cases Cut. Excellent standard Mositn Pil- low Cases, size 86: quiltty tontent Muslin Pa = oa Ready-Made Sheets 63x90 Heavy Muslim Sheet Sale price... . Double bed size Heavy Muslin Sheets. Sule price. 35c. 49c. Lancaster Gingham, 4}c. ‘The ante Lancaster Ging- ham, best styles. Sale pri ‘This season's Sep oie =e Sale price. 19¢. All Wash Suits Cut. Excellent quality $+ Cotton $2. 50 5 RS i Covert Suic reduced to. $4.98 Ladies’ All-wool sober oe sates <i gu aly 6 “$2. 98 98 Ladies’ All-wool J: a - $208 Ladies Allwool Jenern |. cams | All Wrappers Reduced. 69 Misses’ Bathi: Suits. Sizes 8 to 14 ee md Pics ale, $1.25 Wrappers for 89c. $3.98 Ladies’ Crispene Suits. For 98 CENTS. $1.50 Wrappers for 98c. $1.98 Funcy £inen and Crash Skirts. Table No. 2. 5,000 Japanese Fans—worth 15, 20 and 25c. $1.98 Wrappers for $1.35. $3.00 Wrappers for $2.00. Ladies’ Wool Suits $9.00 Suits for $5.48. $10.98 Suits for $6.98. For 6 CENTS. : 10c Dress Shields—made of pure gum—with nain- $15.00 Suits for $8.08. sook cover. Size 2. For 5 CENTS. $19.00 Suits for $12.48. 12e Fancy Frilled Silk Garter Elastic. % yard for 7 CENTS. $25.00 Suits for $14.89. Little 52 of Ladies’ —— Vests, low Green Olive Oil Castile Soap. neck sleeveless. re Tac %-Ib. bars—worth 8c. For 4 CENTS. SOc. Sale price. od 4-lb. bars—worth 50c. For 25 CENTS. Balance of a dren"s Black a5 stitch Hose, izes 6, Gly aS 7 ‘only. Were 20c. pair i2I4c Sale price. 2 Table No. 3. Colored Dress Goods. ‘The little surplus stocks in the Col- ored Dress Goods have been mercilessly Here are a few prices which show the drift: A. beautiful 3S-in. All-wool Suiting, flecked with dark spots. Was 33c. Sale price. 40-in, All-wool Covert 5 ing. War Sic. yd. $1.48 Linen Underskirts—umbrella style—some of them trimmed with lace. For 98 CENTS. 98e Figured Lawn Neglige Gowns. For 69 CENTS. . $1.68 and $1.98 Figured Lawn Dressing Sacques— some trimmed with lace—some trimmed with em- broidery. For 79 CENTS. Table No. Cheviot Tan Mixed Rieyrle wees Was $1.25. yd. Sale 8Qo, 37%e Genuine French Challies. oe Por 2 cave varo. | Clark & Co., 811 Pa. Ave. 19¢ Challies. For 12% CENTS YARD. — @8e Black and White Check ‘Taffeta Silk Se Se SE, FOR 50¢ YARD. ( ‘7c Red and Black Foulard Silk FOR 49¢ YARD. Table No. 35e Ladies’ Ribbed Lisle Thread Vests—low neck—no sleeves—with silk crochet lace, FOR 26 CENTS. 49 Ladies’ Lisle Vests—open-work front, FOR 39 CENTS 25e Lisle Vests—low and V neck, FOR 19 CENTS Table No. 6. 80 views of the World's Fair—each 12x14 inches ~all FOR 5 CENTS 25e Rand, McNally & Co. Guide to Washington, 172 pages, with splendid map of the city, FOR 9 CENTS 29 box of tinted writing paper—50 sheets and 50 envelopes—good quality, FUR 19 CENTS BOX. Tat of 25¢ to 39c books—some cloth bounl—some leather bound, FOR 15 CENTS. Lot of 75c to $1.50 copyright books, cloth bound, only one of a kind, FOR 39 CENTS. | / ‘Te 2-volume sets—cloth bound--xtandard works, ) Table No. 7. 'Tien’s Goods. $2 Mohair and Sateen Coats FOR 50 CENTS. $5 White Silk and Mobair Coats, sizes 35 and 36 only, FOR $2.48. $1 and $1.25 Madras Pajamas FOR 79 CENTS. $1.89 and §2 Madras and light-weight Wool Pa Jamas FOR $1.29. 25¢ Underwear, In blee, fawn, natural and ecru, Table No. 8. 30c Turkish Bath Towels, 28x60, FOR 19 CENTS. 19¢ Lappet Mulls—pinks, lavenders, blues, greens, ete., FOR 8¢ YARD. All 12\%e to 18¢ Dimities, Lawns, Organdies, ete, FOR Sc YARD. 35c Ready-to-use Sheets, 54x90, FOR 24 CENTS. 40c Ready-to-use Sheets, 72x90, FOR 30 CENTS. 5c Ready-to-use Sheets, 81x90, FOR 35 CENTS. Goin g To Put Up Preserves? ~—A price special in Spices for tomor- row that'll interest you if that is the 10c. Cans Spices, 7C. ahbrol pure Ground Spices—Cloves, Allspice sha Ginger, Red and White Pepper, Mustard, Celery Salt, &e. ‘They'll keep fresh, too, as the cans are sealed. Worcester Brand Table Salt, 3c. 5-cent cans. 10-cent cans -3C- +7 Reeves’ Delicious Tce Cream, 50c. half gal. $1 gal., delivered. 25c. qt. in boxes at the store. S. A. Reeves, Successor to (Reeves, Poole & Co.) Grocer, Coffee Roaster, Baker and Man- ufacturer_ of Finest Confections. 09 F St. Je2-3m,56 efrigerators Are next cn our Ist for guick selling. They occupy room that is necessary for the dis- play of new fall stock—and we've cut the prices 25 per cent all through. This is a saving that will not come again for another YEAR at least! There is a good assort- ment of these Refrigerators—some with double doors—take your choice of them on CRED We are also closing out our Tapestry Brussels Carpet at a discount of 25 per cent, and we will make—lay and line every yard of it FREE! This month of August is a gala time for housekeepers. The odd pleces of furniture in every department of our stock are being sacrificed below actual fac- tory COST, and your credit is good. (QROGAM'S ‘MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE} 817-819-821-823 7th St. N. W., Between H and I Sts. 9¢ Ready-to-use Pillow Cases Table No. 9. Hundreds _of articles for household use—worth Se to 10c, among which are— Covered Buckets—Pie Plates—Tea Strainers—Cake Cutters—Graters—Table Mats—Basting Spoons— Toilet Paper—Sink Brushes—Tin Cups—Chopping Knives—Large boxes Toothpicks—Tea Straluers— Bread Pans—Oll Can3—Sugar Scoops—Cake Turners | ¥ —Shelf Paper—Funnels—Candlesticks—Nail Brushes | %. —Wooden Spoons—Moase ‘Traps—Iron Holders— | ¢ Sponge Racks—Engraved Table Tumblers—Fruit Saucers—&e., &c. FOR 6 CENTS. Any of them for 3 CENTS. Table No. 10. $1.25 Oak Tables, size 24x24, slightly defaced, For 79°CENTS. Mantel Lambrequins—were $1.00 and $1.08. For 48 CENTS. lie Figured Silkoline. For Se A YARD, $1.00 Oak aud Mahogany Fire Screens—filled with silkoline. For 69 CENTS. ‘Single pairs of Lace Curtains at one-balf marked prices. Table No. 11. Ladies’ 50c Taffeta Gloves, in all shades of grays and tans. For 25 CENTS. Table No. 12. 98e and $1.25 Embroidered Yokes for ladies or children. For 49 CENTS. 2%e Ladies’ Handkerchiefs—Swiss embroidered oe and all-linen, hemstitched and embroidered. For 14 CENTS. 2%e Fancy Colored String Ties—for ladies of men— now ‘8 FOR 25 CENTS. Table No. 13. 50c Imitation Tortolse Shell — fritid silver mountings. For 35 CENTS. inestone Cluster Earrings—Sterling Silver Ear- aug nett as Sas For 16 CENTS. Table No. 14. Children’s White and Colored Dremes—sizes 2 to 8 years—were T5e to $1.35. For 49 CENTS. Boys’ Lawn Blouses—navy blue, red and tan— cep sailor collar and cuffs—sizes 8 to 8 years— were Te. For 89 CENTS. Children’s Fine Dimity Poke Bomnets, in pink, Niue, white and red—tetmmed with Val. lace—all sizes—were $1.25 to $2.25. For 79 CENTS. PALAIS _ROYAL, Woodward Lothrop, roth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. ©7 Our business hours until September are 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 7:45 to 1. Our / August Special Sale of Housekeeping Supplies, Which was begun yesterday, is a pecial” sale in every sense of the term. It is a great ingathering of Linens and other Housekeeping Supplies especially for this yearly oc- casion. The high standard of qual- ity coupled with the extremely low prices should make this sale a memorable one to housekeepers and hotel keepers generally. Large buy- ing and timely placing of orders have made the low prices possible, and those having present or prospective needs should take advantage of this exceptional opportunity. New attractions will be added daily. Today's consist of several lots of Turkish ‘Bath Towels—Cotton, Cotton and Linen and All Linen. Bleached and Brown Cottot Terry Towels, 18x43 tuches, 12$c. each, $1.50 doz. Bleached Cotton Terry Towels, 20x45 inches, 15c. each, $1.75 doz. Bleached Cotton Terry Towels, heavy quality, 221gx52 inches, 18c. each, 6 for $1.00. Fringed or Hemmed Cotton Terry Towels, bleached or brown, 25c. each, $3.00 doz. Linen Terry Towels, 5 TSe., $1.00 and $1.50 each. Bath Sheets, #1 5 Turkish Wash Terry by the yard. Heavy Scotch Linen Crash Towels, made of @ry- spun flax—just that roughness which some people like in a bath towel. . $2.00, $2.50 bs. and $3.00 each. 18x36 in., 12}c. each, $1.50 doz. 214x43 in., 18c. each, $2.00 doz. Second floor. A Special Sale of Standard Wool BLANKETS, At about half regular prices, was commenced here last week. A good assortment yet. They are subject to “mill” imperfections. You prob- ably wouldn't be able to discover the imperfections if they were not point- ed out to you, so they will not af- fect the wear of the Blankets in the least. $2.75. Regular price, $4.00. $3.40. Regular price, $5.00. Regular price, $7.50. $4.00. Regular price, $9.00 $5.00. These prices are for pairs. There are also several lots in miscellaneous sizes and weights, including half pairs, at proportionately low prices. Second floor. August Special Sale Women’s Suits, Skirts, &c. At $1.48, from $2.50— = omen’s ine Cotten Covert Cloth n Bicycle Skirts, perfect hanging and with rows of stitching at bottom. At $1.48, from $2.38— en's Superior Grade Skirts, dress and ‘Crash ‘le lengths, taflor made and finished with wide hem—a special ‘value. At $3.75— Weiser | Cotten Covert Cloth Bicycle Salts, Eton Jacket and full ekirt; neatly braid trimmed. At 95c., from $1.2: en's Fine Lawn Wiape pers, in entirely new perrnenig dark, medium a light colorings, extra wide skirt. Sizes 32 to 44. At 35¢., 3 for $1.00— Women's Striped Soft-finish Percale and Dark- —— — irt Waists, Sizes 32 to 42. Were srs fine White Pigne Suits at greatly reduced prices, Third floor. August § Special- Sale Cotton Wash Ties. 6 for 25¢.— Cotton Club Ties in new and neat patterns—an almost endless variety—thousands of them. Men's Store—first floor. 2 tee ‘Gulshed August Special Sale Traveling Goods. Trunks, Bags, Telescopes. All strongly made and sightly, and at prices below the usual. Canvas-covered Dress Trunks, steel cl . hard- Wood stays, sheet-iron bottom, brass lock, deep tray with hat box, $1.95 each. Imitation Alligator (sheepskin) Club Bags, nickel trimmings. 2 12-in., 70c.; 18-in., $1.00. canttermediate smces = apt os ; 18-in., 69c. ; 26-in., $1.50. Intermedi me Zen iate sizes in proportion. Poy $1.25; 26-in., $2.25. muntermediate sizes in proportion. AERET; Special Sal 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 wer eRularly worth 75c. to $5.00.