Evening Star Newspaper, September 29, 1897, Page 4

4 THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1897—1 GES. THE EVENING WASHINGTON. September 20, 1807. CROSBY S. NOYES............... Editor. f the other Washington sand Advertising © competitor. tlm order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR ould not be addressed to any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to or Business Depart- pose. the Editorial ments, according to tenor or Manual Trainin; Two items of the estimates submitted yesterday by the schcol trustees to the Commissioners deserve special considera- tion by Congress next winter. These are intended to provide manual training faciti- ties for both the white and colored schools on a scale demanded by the present de- velopm: nt of the local educational system. The sum of $150,000 is asked for a building for the white schools and $100,000 Is esti- mated for a similar though smaller house for the colored schools. These two sums are by no means too large in the aggregate in consideration of the benefits to be de- rived by the children of the capital from the facilities that will be afforded by such equipments to obtain practical training in lines that will enable the young people to enter with good preparation into the fight for subsistence. The manual training de- partment of the local school system has grown from the smallest beginnings. It started with a little shop in the basement of the High Schcol building, with a single class of about a dozen boys, who received instruction at odd hours in the use of the tools of carpentry, more as an accomplish- ment than as a definite training for prac- tical purposes. This germ developed into such a lively being that in the succeeding Kear extensions were secured, both in the time devoted to this work and in the facili- ties for instruction. Gradually the 3.ork was carried into new fields, and within a few years there was firmly established a system of manual instruction that had ad- vanced far beyond the first narrow limits. It has taken some years so to develop the work that all grades are affected and -all lines of mechanical pursuits are touched by the course of instruction, and now this has been accomplished so successfully cnd so completely to the satisfaction of both teachers and parents that the time has come when, for the full fruition of the pro- ject, it must be placed upon an independ- ent basis, with an outfit of at least two buildings, designed particularly for the purpose and well located. The boys and girls who have learned to use their hands as well as their minds are better fitted to- day for whatever work they may have taken up for life. Théy are also happier because more useful. There is no estimate safely to be placed upon the practical value of the work thus far done in the line of manual training, small though the oppor- tunity has been in comparison with what should be afforded by the capital city. ——__+ +e —____ News From Hawail. ‘There is much instructive matter in the latest letter from The Star's Hawaiian correspondent, “Kamehameha,” printed to- day, giving the details of the ratification of the annexation treaty by the Hawalian senate. that It would appear from this letter the so-called sentiment of protest st this action prevailing among the rative Hawaiians has been overestimated. The mass-mecting of natives that was to open the eyes of America as to the real sentiment of the people of the republic proved a dismal failure, and incidentally the pretensions of Mrs. Dominis that she hes a large personal following among the natives who will oppose the treaty are proved to haze small foundation. Indeed, in ‘w of “Kamehameha's” disclosures erning the extent to which the ex- -n is “followed” in her course of spec- tecular protest, she becomes a factor of the least consequence in the controversy. It is gtatifying to learn from this reliable source that the native Hawaiians have awakened from their misconception of their best in- terests aid are now able in a larger degree van heretofore to see that their welfare in the direction of the absorption of by some such streng and stable as the United States. The Star’: ndeat gives statistics going to show natives have prospered under the ne that followed the monarchical Hawaii pewer government and that the number of those heldi roperty has considerably increased under beneficent effects of laws passed by the new administration. —+ ¢-—____ ‘The Passing of the Big Hat. The crusade against the theater hat has progressed so satisfactorily thus far in this city that the feminine patrons of s oi public amusement are nuw gen- nm to the slightest suggestion that their head gear in the least degree ob- structs the view of the performance. But there is reason for continued efforts jn this campaign of education, and the good work that has just been done by Manager Metze- Fott in this line is gratefully appreciated .. His method of bringing the of the situation by a personal appeal directly to tne notice of all his patrons who may be led by fashion to adopt high and broad hats is clever enough to be Copied by all others. It is to be hoped that in a very few seasons Washington will be an ideal theater town in this regard and at the present rate it will be. ———__+ ee —____ England is perfectly aware that a con- sultation of physicians to cure the seal- Eiiling habit will not amount to much un- less the patient is on hand. —+e—_ Mr. Hanna regards the Ohio campaign with the air and attitude of a man wh» has experienced a considerable restoration ©: confidence. ——_++e___ Mr. Croker has not yet gotten so far out © politics as not to be in calling distance. ——<~e+e—___ Greater New York. ‘The action of the. republican convention in New York last night nad been fully out- lined, and it was taken with the enthu- sitsm that had been predicted. The plat- form adopted is sound, and the ticket aomi- ed strong in character and ability. Gen- eral Tracy is a fine type of man and citi- zen, ant has had large experience in high public office, state and national. A point of especial note is that he helped to frame the charter for the new municipality. He is heh in cordial respect by men of all partes. The nomination of Mr. Fitch was @ . oncession im a political sease to the guld demo. rats, and in a non-parzisan sense to the business interesis. He is tilling the of- fice of controller most satisfactorily, and the business interests desire his retention ~ jn it. Originally a republican, he went over to the democrats on the tariff issue, but supported Mr. McKinley last year on the money issue. He stands now, as the neminee of this convention, on the St. Louis platform in its entirsty, a protective tariff inciuded. He is a lawyer, and ranks well in beth professional and business ciretes. : But, strong and admirable as this ticket is, it is yet. as matters now stand, only the Ucket of the republican party. Can iz win as such? Not if Tammany pus up a ‘strong ticket and exhibits its usual ability In han- dling its men. With Tammany united and in touch with the McLaughlinites on te Brocitlyn side of the river, only a untor of all the friends of good government can STAR. hope to prevail against it. That is a fact teyond dispute. General Tracy is an ex- cellent man and Seth Low is an excellent man, and with both of them in the race, their very excellence will imperil the cause for which both are standing. The division im the anti-Tammany ranks will be all the greater for this very quality, which is the pes jon in common of both the candi- dates, and sufficiently. great toerable Tam- many to forge ahead between them and win the race. Tammany, it is true, is also divided. Sil- ver is a disturbing quality, and, so far, the némes suggested for the offices to be filled are none of them esp2:ially attractive. Mr. Croker’s return has not as yet ylelded the expected fruits of wise suggestion and unification. The day for action is tomor- rew, and Tammany’s sky 1s heavily over- cast. What wili Tammany do? One may wish, in the interests of gocd government, that Tammany will do its very best—put up a ticket strong from the Tammany stand- peint and enter upon a rousing campaign. Then the anti-Tammany men will have the question sharply presented to them, and sec the absolute necessity, notwithstanding the bad blood that has been created, of coming together in support of one ticket. But if Tammany appears to fall down with its task, makes a weak 1omination and all that, the anti-Tammany men may fight each other more fiercely than ever, und Keep it up to the end, enabling Tammany, even with a nondescript nomination, to- capture the city. There is a very grave responsibility rest- ing of his own accord, or being forced by his friends to occupy, an attitude of hesi- tancy or equivocation on the subject of the. ing on the men cf substance and character living within the borders of Grea: New Chicago platform. His voice, everywhere York, and the country at large; notwith- standing the present uncompromising sit- uation, hopes to see it well met. ———— The’ Convention of Mayors. That there is a general awakening in this country to the importance of good govern- ment in the cities is attested by the gath- ering, at Columbus, Ohio, of the’ mayors and councilmen of some of the largest and most important communities In the United States. This project was suggested by citi- zens who were interested in improving mu- nicipal conditions. It seemed, at first, some- what Utopian, though there is no gocd rea- scn why the ralers of the cities should not gather together and confer just as do the Politicians, the school teachers and the ministers of various denominations. But the response to the call for delegates has been answered so generally as to lvad to the belief that another year will find the arnual convention of mayors a fixed insti- tution. Much gcod may flow from such an enterprise. The present tendency seems to be to divorce municipal maaagement from pelitical fetters as far as possible. This is not accomplished as generally as the best interests of citizens and taxpayers de- mana, but it is a refresning sign of the times that non-partisan movements are be- ccming so frequent as to puzzle the pro- fessional place-holders aad the politicians. The city’s best interest lies in the absolute divorce of its administration from political cenditions. Washington’s experience dem- onstrates the benefits to be derived from spproximation to such # state of affairs. The abuse of public place for party pur- poses can never operate to the benefit of the community. The march toward nunici- pal management of the common necessities of modern life is sur2ly progressing, even though it is checked somewhat by the in- tervention of political obstacles. Philadel- phia is a sample of the hindrance te such Progress afforded by the spoils system that is there in vogue. The city possesses a fine gas-making and distributing plant, by which the people obtain a cheap iliuminant and yet at a rate that should prévide a rich revenue to the city. So badly has this enterprise been managed, through the machinations of the politicians who rule the municipality, that propositions for its lease are now heing seriously entertained by those who originally advocated the pra- ject of city ownership. The Columbus convention is discussing a variety of topics associated with city man- agement. Street lighting, traction fran- ckises, municipal ownership in general, sewer systems, water supply, police admin- istration, and dozens of similar subjects are being taken up with varnestness and skill, and the debates on them thus far in- dicate that in many of the cities the public affairs are in the hands of men who closely study general as well as local conditions, and strive to keep fully abreast of the times. The interchange of views and ex- periences must result benzticially to the ecmmunities thus represented at the con- vention, and it is fortunate that the pro- jectors of the gathering extended its scope So as to include the members of the coun- cils, whose direct acquaintance with the latest phases of municipal problems is needed to give full force to whatever ad- venced and wholesome ideas may he brought forward by the mayors. These ecnventions may eventually prove of great value as national municipal clearing houses. —+>+o____ With reference to Mr. Josiah Quincy, John L. Sullivan iy convinced that a man who will shirk a hand-skake is by nature unfitted for one of the chief duties of an American office-holder. _s1o—_____ A great many people in New York who thought of going to the Klondike have concluded to remain at home and see if they cannot locate a claim on the next municipal administration. —+e+e____ Tke manner in which the Washington club has been playing will not justify any general sale or exchange of men for the: purpose of “strengthening the team.” —_>--->—_—___ Mr. Platt and Mr. Croker propose to see to it that the hard-working political-me- chanic is not overlooked in the revival pf prcsperity. ——__++oe—___. It is not necessary for Bismarck to do much talking. All he has to do is to keep qviet and allow the public to draw com- parisons. —_++s—____ Mr. Beyan to Col. Brown. Colonel William L. Brown, a prominent Tammany man, kas a letter in his posses- sion bearing on the New York situation from Mr. Bryan. What purports to be a copy of it is in print, and it advises a straightforward indorsement of the Chi- cago platform by the New York democrats. Colone! Brown repudiates the publication, and declares that it is not a copy of the letter he has. He is in doubt whether or not to give his letter out for publication. He is taking counsel of his political friends on the subject, and their advice will prob- ably determine the matter. 1, is unnecessary to say that the letter, properly vouched for, would make “mighty interesting reading” just now. Presumably it is in reply to one from Colonel Brown, or in repty to a general desire for some wotd from the party’s leader, and there- fore it seems altogether proper that the Public should have the benefit of it. It is to be hoped, therefore, that the public may’ enjoy reading it within the next forty- eight hours, while the matter is piping hot. The Star referred cn Monday to the deal in progress in New York for the suppres- sion of the Chicago platform in that fight, and expressed surprise that Mr. Bryan willing to appear to be consent- ing to it. Maybe he is not to it. Maybe he is protesting against {t.. The facts are m Colonel Brown's hands, and he should publish them. Mr. Bryan cannot be injured by anything so much as by occupy- it reaches, in order to continue to command Tespect, must be for silver at 16 to’ 1 and @ public indorsemen® of ‘that policy. He has secured such an expression in Ne- braska in a race for state offices, and why, when asked to do so, should hé not assist in securing such an expression from the democrats of New York city in a race for city offices? Sauce for the Nebraska goose should be sauce for the New York gander. Let us have Mr. Bryan's letter. Hiding it away does not gmport with the reputa- tion of its author for courage and frank- ness. He has not risen to his present height by any of the means of political trickery, and it is certain that trickery cannot keep him there. His props at pres- ent appear to be very shaky, but they can- not be steadied or strengthened by any double-dealing. —_ + + ____ The reappearance of Dorsey Foultz in different parts of the city at the same time may result in a theory among the detec- tives that he is condescending to the sub- terfuge of using an astral body. —____+ e2=____ Even if Luetgert is an innocent man, it will be pretty hard for him to get over the demoralizing influence of the harrowing details in the court room. —-+-e—____. The republican political leaders are en- titled to rejoice in the big price for a big wheat crop almost as much as the genuine farmers. SHOOTING STARS. A Rule of Recognition. “I can tell everything that man writes,” remarked the discerning citizen. “How?” “If it's poetry he begins each sentence with ‘O,’ and if it’s prose he begins it with qe Accommodatin; Variety's the spice of life. September yearns To make this oft-sung blessing rife Where’er man turns. It brings us doubt amid regrets, This varying breeze, If we shall look for violets Or Christmas trees. Oh, Indcea. “Yes,” said one coryphee to another, “she must have been a stage dancer, for ever so many years.” “How do you know?” inquired the cther. “She can remember when the first joke about ballet girls being grandmothers was- written.” Adaptability. “So you asked her if she could be happy without money?” “I dtd.” : “Was her answer encouraging?” “Not exactly. She said she was sure she could; that she had always preferred buying things on credit.” “Dah is zome friends,” said Uncle Eben, “dat is like de rainbow. Dey looks fine an’ bends polite, but dey’s gone when de sun ain’ shinin’.”* A Shifted Responsibility. ‘The boy who cften used to wake His patient parents’ ire, Whose pranks would make the neigh- bors quake With an intense desire To take him out into some lot To learn the Golden Rule, No more with terror fills the spot, For he has gone to school. And when the teacher vainly tries To make him mend kis way, And tells with sorrowing surprise Of mischief and of play, His parents with that accent bland, That tone which so annoys, Declare she doesn’t understand The management of boys. A Backwurd Step Retraced. From the New York Times. Columbia Typographical Union, No. 101, of the District of Columbia is regarded by its members as the leading organization of printers in the United States. Its influence is great, for good or ill, throughout the country, and while its action is not always approved by associate unions, it is widely observed and commented upon. It has been reported that at a recent meeting of the union a resolution was adopted requesting President McKinley to take the government printing office out of the classified service. The effect of such a resolution, if it had been approved by ‘he President, would be to turn the printing office force absolutely over to be employed at the dictation of place-hunting politi- cians, from whom it had been rescued. The membership of Columbia Typograph- ical Union, No. 101, is about 1,400. By a very large majority of its members the President was long ago asked to include thé government printing office force in the classified service, and by a vote of 767 to 878 its members recently denounced the action of the delegates who voted in a con- trary spirit at the meeting of the Inter- rational Typographical Union at Colorado Springs. ‘The resolution reversing the action of the union was put through a meeting of twenty-nine members, evidently selected for that express purpose. At a subsequent meeting a series of reso- lutions sustaining the civil service record of the union were adopted by a test vote of 202 to 167 to be submitted to the referen- dum. They recite the benefits resulting to the government, the cause of unionism, and good membership by the operation of the civil service laws in the printing office, give the testimony of the union to the baneful effects of the old spoils system, and rescind the action of the reactionary twenty-nine members. It appears to be altogether likely that at the meeting to be held this week the union will emphatically reassert its support of the merit system in preference to the spoils system, and speedily notify the President that his action and that of his predecessors is cordially approved. From the Boston Traveler. Matters have assumed such form in Ha- wail that it is essential that we should take possession of the islands in actuality. Japan is acting queerly over the matter, and seems to be concealing considerable animosity to annexation under a thin shell of diplomatic courtesy. It is indeed well that the United States should he active in arranging for the protection of the inter- ests of Hawaii. By all means let us have a fitting squadron in the harbor of Honolulu.- ——_>+e—___ What Congress Should Do. From the Chicago Infer-Ocean. Acting on precedent Congress should, in case cf a failure to secure a two-thirds vote in the Senate, proceed by joint action of Senate and House to provide for the im- mediate annexation of Hawaii as a territo- ry to the United States. —_~++e—___. How He Known It. From the Philadelphia Ledger. Dr. Sanarelli knows that he has discov- a: ae of yellow esnest because he it on five persons every one of them died of the disease. There's profes- sional enthusiasm for you. Hecht & Company, “The Credit Givers,” 519 Seventh Street. Bargains in Bedwear. Bedwear wants are pressing forward. Don’t let winter catch you unprepared. Today we have sonfe interesting ‘values in bedwear to tell of-—and every reader will “‘fiote the extremely low prices... That we are under- selling everybody else has been demonstrated to every one wise enough’ to make comparisons sbefore buying. We say—and the values prove it—that no- where else in this city are prices so low as here. Just see: - ® pelr'for 10-quarter white and 40c, gray blackets—with fancy bor- ders and taped edges--which other stores would corsider good value at 9% cents. A really remarkable offering. You'll say 0, too; when You've seen it. $3 5 ter blankets, double stitehed— ‘With silk-taped edge bordors of several colors. Cannot be matched in qual- ity for less than $5. Figtre out bow much you can save on the winter's supply. Marselfles bed spread—in a va- 98. rlety of handseme patterns. $1.50 4a. what you'll he ‘asked ‘elsewhere for like Qvality. it’s a splendid value, which shrewd Rowsekoepers, will. be quick to take advantage of: —a.pair foc all-wool 11-quar- —for a. fine full size 11-quarter A new department—lace cur- tains—and doing well already. —& pair for fine Nottingham lace 75C. canains three yards in leugth, -In a variety of pytty patterns. ‘These are so low priced it’s hardly worth while to push last year’s curtains into service. Take them without paying all cash if you like. We'll be satis- fied with your promise to pay us a little at a time. Hecht & Company, ~ 515 Seventh Street. Se DS The Only Genuine Hunyadi Water. Hunyadi Janos, Best Natural Aperient Water. Prescribed and approved for 24 years medical authorities, for CONSTIPATION, DYSPES SIA, TORPIDITY ‘OF THE LIVER,’ Hi 3 RHOIDS, as. well a 3 all kindred aamenty oe: sulting from iilscredfou. tn diet. “The prototype of af Bitter Waters.”"—Lancet. “Speedy, sure. geutlg"—British Medical Journal. CAUTION: _/ 33 Bt ‘th label bears the stgntture of the firm. Andreas Saxlehner. Sel-w&stojy1-35 Aaa RT Sr] WHEN-YOU WANT MINERAL’ WATERS Come to ys. We're the D. Cc. adentodety Poland Spring “Water, Buffalo Lithia,"Wa- ter and Stafford Water. We get them fresh from the springs. . W. S. THOMPSON, PHARMACIST, 703 15th St. 2|_8029-284 Bat gpa sana Dr. Lyon’s PERFECT Tooth Powder An Elegant Toilet Luxury. Used by people of refinement for over a quarter of a century. $a13-mt1t.waot Tic AT TT om Shedd’s, 432 oth St. Get Ready For Winter —by having your Plumbing =| overhauled and your Furnace, Range and Latrobe cleaned and put in thorough order. E7The quality of our work é is never quest Low! }—and our prices are :he VERY ‘EST. No charge for estimates. Write or telephone. ~ & SHEDD gn! Plumbing, Tinning, Stoves, &c. 432 9th-St. aa SEND US ~ YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS. We make a specialty of phy- sicians’. presogiptions. “We fill TOM = them—of drugs. Fill them carefully Jand] [accurately. And charge le prices, rug Store, . Ve. Ave. & H St. Ales; & Deasett. Gerome Desio. Reopens. Coupons for “Star” Readers. These coupons for readers of The Evening Star are of more or less value. To be cut out and pre- sented tomorrow at the Palais Royal, G and Eleventh Streets. “Star” Coupon No. 1. [7This coupon and 79 entitles bearer to one box containing three pairs of Ladies’ 35¢ “Onyx” Black Hose, if presented at the Pal- ais Royal on Thursday, Sept. 30, 1897. HE Hose refered to in coupon “Star” Coupon No. 2. ‘This coupon and Gc entitles rer to one suit of the Ladies’ $1 “Giove-titting™” Auta U — ments, If presented at the Palais Royal on Thursday, Sept. 30, 1897. ‘0. I are the 1897-98 Improved “Onyx” BlackHose, with following features:—Made of best silk finished Maco yarn, extra long and unusually elastic tops, double soles, extra high spliced heels. Three pairs in each box, on the outside of which is the manufacturer’s"guarantee and tie words, “Three pairs for $1.” OUPON No. 2 refers to the Ladies’ New Autumn-weight Vests and Pants of ribbed gray merino, finished with silk crochet edge, run with silk ribbons. 65c instead of $1 a suit—with coupon. “Star” Coupon No. 3. E7This ccupon and Gc entitles bearer to one $1 All-wool Knit Skirt, 1€ presented at the Palais Royal on ‘Thursday, Sept. 80, 1897. Men’s Coupon No. 4. C7 This “Star” coupon and S2c en- titles bearer to one box containing six pairs of 19¢ Half at the Palais 30, 1897. Hose, if presented OUPON No. 3 refers to the ‘‘Health” Skirts now prescribed by C nearly ali physicians. They are made of pure wool, ribbed and soft finished, clinging to the form in a manner healthful and com- forting. Come in black, white and all colors, plain and with fancy borders. EN should be told of coupon No. 4. Wives, mothers and sisters can inform the men of the family that- the same Socks as sold for 25c a pair at the men’s furnishings stores can be had here tomor- row—with coupon—for only 82c a box of six pairs. Choice of English tan and fast black, sizes 9 to 11. The Palais Royal. Tomorrow’s coupons for Star readers are only one feature of this ‘Opening’? of the autumn sea- son’s goods. all departments. Complimentary prices are quoted in For list see below. ~ [7To the left-hand are the regular prices, those ma:ked on the gcods. To the rigit-band are the Complimentary prices, good only during the “Opeving.”” Men’s Department. SOc Shirts and Drawers, ribbed and tleeced, 7Se Shirts and Drawers, all styles, for. $1 Shirts avd Dravers, all styles, for.... . $1.50 Underwear, lamb’s wool and natural. $2 Underwear, best Australian wool, for. Te “Palais Royal’’ Dress Shirts, unlaundered.62c. 50c Dress Shirts, best for the price.... Te Night Shirts, some of twilied snuslin. $3 Silk Umbrellas, 28-inch Paragon frames. .$2.59 50c Silk Scarfs, all styles, for... - $1 English Dogskin Gloves. Tried on. $1.50 Castor Beaver Gloves. Tried on. $1.75 English Derby Gloves, usually $2. 50e Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs for. 25c Pure Linen Handkerchiefs for. : 19¢ Handkerchiefs, with “bicycle” borders, for 13c. Housefurnishings. Basement floor. $9.98 Dinner and Tea Sets, 100 pieces... $3.98 Chamber Sets, 10 decorated pieces. 82.1 $2.75 Brass Table Lamp, with decorated globe.$1.S8 $3.50 Brass Tables, with large onyx top... 35¢ Dresden China Comb and Brush Tray: $1.25 Set—Foot Tub, Water Carrier, Slop Jar. 19¢ Coa} Hods, heavy iron. Full size... 24c Ham Bollers, heavy tin, with cover. JSe Covered Wash Boilers, with copper bot 50c Covered Ash Sifters, ft any barrel... $2 “Acme” Cartain Stretchers, complete, for. .$1.49 25e ‘‘Quaker’” Crimped Bread Pans, for... Soe “Gem Gas Burner. Needs no matches. 10c Cuspidors, japanned in various colors... 59c Silver-plated Sirup Pitcher and Plate. 4c Table Tumblers. First quality thin glass. 25c Glass Oil Jugs, artistically engraved 15¢ Glass Water Pitchers, like eut glass. 4e Crystal Glass Fruit Saucers for. 29e Glass Tea Sets of 5 pleces. On Second floor. $1 yard Satin Table Damask, 72-inch. Te yarc Ali-linen Damask, 68-loch. $1.98 dozen Napkins to match the above. 59c yard All-linen Damagk, 62-inch. $1.75 duzen Napkins to atch the above. 12%c Huck Towels, size 18x33 inches. lic Huck Towels, heavy, 18x36 inches. 25c Germen Huck Towels, 22x42 inches. $4.50 Califormic Wool Blankets, 5 pounds. $5.50 Califcrnia Wool Blankets, 5% pounds. $9 Best Wcol Blankets, $10 elsewhere, for. $1.25 Bed Spreads, full size, heavy, for. $2.75 Geruine Marseilles Bed Spreads, for. 8c yard White Flapnels, embroidered. .. Art Department. 39c Pure Linen Stamped Scarfs, 72 inches. 29e. 85e Pure Linen Squares, hemstitched. 10c Duck Tiay Covers, stamped..... 19¢ a hank Imported Germantown Wool, single.15¢. 18c a bank Germantown, double, all colors... .14c. On Fourth floor. $1.48 a peir Lace Curtains, Brussels effect... .98c. $2.59 a pair Irish Point Lace Curtains. ......$1.98 $2.48 a pair Tapestry Portieres, new effects. .$1.69 $83 a pair Tapestry Portieres, superior. $2.29 ¥e yard Silkoline, usually 10c, for. $3.50, $2.00 $4.75 Morris Chairs, with reversible cusbions-; Wraps, Suits, Furs. 10 per cent off all marked prices. Underwear, Corsets. 252 Ribbed Merino Vests and Pants for. 50c Union Sults and B. E. J. garments. $1 Woo: Vests znd Pants, all styles........ Glove Department. $1.50 “Palais Royal” Kid Gloves, all styles. .$1.35 $1 Glace Kid Gloves. Tried on, for... $1 English Dogskin Gloves. Two clasps. $1 Kid Gloves, with five hooks, for. All see list for Men's and Children’s goods. Handkerchiefs. 25c Handkerchiefs, Indies’ and men's, for 50c’ Handkerchiefs, ladies’, all styles. 10 per cent off all Duchess Lace Handker hiefs, 0c Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs, men's. Leather Goods. 10c Coin Purses, all colors, for... 25e Pocket Books, Shopping Bags, etc. B0e to Te Pocket Books, ete., for..... 29c Belts, black and white, for... 10 per cent off Hand Bags anc ‘Trunks. Toilet Goods, Fans. 20c Violet Rice Powder, Lubin’s, for. 18e Gossimer Fice Powder, Tetlow’ 25 Talcum Powder, Mennen's best, for. ‘Se Evening Faas, all styles, for. 10 per cent of Fans from $5 to $20. Stationery, Books. 10c Boxes, with 24 sheets and enyelopes. Ze Writing Tablets, 150 pages, for... “Be. 50c Books, “Handy Classics,” leatber binding. .43c. 2¥c Books, with illustrations, illuminated bind- 2c, 10 per cent eff Crepe Paper Lamp Shades. Jewelry Department. {Se Warranted Sterling Silver Toilet Artich $2.25 Sterling Silver Hair Brushes for 25e Sterling Silver Thimbles, warranted. ‘35e Autique Enamel Brooches, newest..... 10 per cent off the new Jeweled Belts. 20 per cent off all Solid Gold Jewelry. Wool Dress Goods. 10 per cent discount cn all Black Fabrics. 50c Suitings, in colors. All styles, for. 75e Poplins and Velouz Novelties, for. ‘Te Silk and Wool Pla‘ds, ete. $1 Plaid Velours and vther noveltics. $1.50 English Tailor Suitings, all styles. Silk Department. 10 per cent discount on all Black Silks. #1 Homan Stripes, forty color combinations. 89e Brocaded Taffeta Silks, all colors. Te Glace Taffeta Silks, new effects. $1.50 Silk Velvets, black and colors. $1 Black Velvets, our 1897-98 ‘special. Se Velutiva, street and evening shades. Linings, Trimmings. 25e yard Genuine French Haircloth, for. 16c yard Linen Canvas for... zt RENT 8 $1 Embroidery-trimmed Aprens, 2 to 1 ‘58e School Apicus, $5 Misses’ Jackets, E 2c Merino Vests and Pants, ee See ‘96e Black Tights, misses’ and children’s. Fleeced Shirts and Drawers, for boss. ‘Fast Bisck Hose, sizes 6 to 9%... "We Best French’ Ribbed Hose, for boys. 80c School Woodward Lothrop, Toth, 11th and F Sts. N. W, We're Doing Our Best Every day to make this store so good that it will be indispensable to you. The standard we're working to is high enough to lift the business from the humdrum; to make it as pleasant to us in the planning as it is to you in the enjoyment. We want this store to be the most helpful place you can visit. At every counter new goods for autumn needs are shown; stocks are more atractive and more worthful than ever. The autumn business has never been planned on a more liberal scale. Prices are right in every in- stance. Women’s New Neck Fixings. We are daily receiving new ac- quisitions to the very choice con- ceits we are now showing in this de- partment. Among them are many imported novelties and charming ef- fects—duplicates of which are now being offered in the Paris and Lon- don shops. Especial attention is called to the following: At $3.00 and $4.00 each— Imported Raffs of rich Biack Liberty Silk—very full rache and accordion plaited cds, At $3.50 and $4.50 cach— ith Mack ards tong d tie in long vp in order to encircle the neck twice sailor knot. White Mull Stock Ties—soc. each. At 25¢. each New Band Bows to be worn with linen collars; horizontal plaits on ends—black, white, nary, nile, pink, blue, red and lavender, A beautiful assortment of Ruch- ings, Capes, Ostrich Boas, etc. Firet floor. New Hosiery. Recent shipments give us our complete line of fall importations in Hosiery, consisting of Silk, Lisle, Silk and Lisle, Cashmere, Fleece- lined Cotton, Plain Cotton (ligit, medium and heavy), Cotton and Lisle, in all the new tartan plaid effects; also children’s and infants’ Cashmere and Cotton Hose, in black, white and fancy colors. Prices in no instance are "higher than last year—and some numbers show a betterment of quality. Especially worthy of mention are the following lines, which represent the best intrinsic values obtainable: At r2kc. a pair— Women's Imported Fast Black Cotton Hose, wi double heels and toes, istic tops—in appenra as good as the quarter goods. At 20c., 3 pairs for 50c.— Women’s Imported 40-tauge Fast Black Cotton Hose, double heels and toes—plain and ribbed. At 21c., 5 pairs for $1.00— Women’s Imported Fast Black Cotton Hose, double soles, high spliced heels--all Mack or white feet. At 25c. a pair— Women’s Imported Past Black Cotton Hose, doutle soles, high spliced heels. These come in light and medium weight and ai y elas At 35¢., 3 pairs for $1.0o— Women's Egyptian Cotton Hose, double soles and high spliced ly At 35c¢-to 75¢. a pair— A full line of Women's Fast extra sizes, for stout women—pl At 25¢c. a pair— Women’s Tan and Fast Black Lisle Thread Hose— Plain and ribbed. An cxcelient quality, At 25¢. a pair— Women's Fancy Boot Pattern Lisle Thread Hose— various pretty effects. Specials: At 25¢. a pair— Women’s Fast Black Cotton Hose, fine gauge, in- step embroidered in silk—plain, Richelieu and Rem- brandt ribbed. At 50c. a pair— ‘Women's Cotton and Lisle Hose In the rich and fashionable tartan plaids—all the latest effects. At 25c. a pair— Infants’ Fine Ribbed Cashmere Hose, tan, black and white. Sizes 4 to 6. First floor. Boys’ New Clothing. Daily arrivals contribute toward a most excellent assortment of Boys’ Clothing for both school and dress purposes. Attention is asked to the following lots of clothing especially suitable for school wear; also a com- plete line of Sailor Blouse Suits. We consider them unusual values for the prices: At $3.75 each— = 150 All-wool Double-breasted Suits, in 00d, service- ¥ fine quality; k Cotton Hose In and ribed tops,