Evening Star Newspaper, October 8, 1897, Page 10

10 THE OLD FIRST WAR “West End,” “Foggy Bottom,” “Camp Hill” and “Round Tops.” FAMILIAR PLACES IN OLD WASHINGTON ee Where Fashion and Politics Had Their First Homes. ANCIENT HISTORY RECALLED It was th> “first ward,” in the olden time, when that portion of the city west of executive departments was referred to by the old Washington people. Fifty yeers ago 15th street was the dividing line of that and the second ward. That portion scuth of Pennsylvania avenue was the fashionable “West End” in those days, though there were some localities within these lines known by other less high-sound- ing names, such as “Foggy Bottom” for that section west of the observatory, and “Round Tops” for the neighborhood of Washington circle. Though not built up so compactly as the lower section of the city, it was fully as good a portion of the fed- eral city as any other. Indeed, a goodly pertion of the general government was al- ready located in the first ward when it was removed here. In population it kept up well with the iower part of the c and possessing no large halls for amusement purposes, theatricais, nor any surfeit of public houses, the first warder possessed Many other cilities for the enjoyment of life, and cculd“boast of hunting and fish- ing grounds at no great distance from his heme. Like the “city” portion, the market was the principal point—tfe business and po- litical center. The old West Market, erect- ed by the corporation soon after the open- ing of the century, was an interesting old building. It occupied the reservation on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue fac- ing 2vth street, and flanked by I street northwest. Pre biy this was the first of the triangles formed by the avenues cross- ing the streets that was put to a useful perpose. Original!) the building was a brick structure of two stories, the lower ene fitted up for the market people, and the other containing a hall. As the popu- lation created a demand for enlarged mar- Ket accommodations, sheds «were erected and new stalls provided. For some years prior to the 40's the apparatus of the old Union Firs Company was housed in a frame shed adjoining the building: but that obtaining the lot at 19th and H rected the building now occupied ” eteran Volunteer Fireman's Asso- ciation and removed thereto. The Union Company had used the hall for mecting pur- poses, and the belli in the cupola sounded the fire alarms for that section. The hall was literally a town hall, and the market house a general rallying point for the citi- zens. A Patriotic People. Not only were public meetings held in the hall, but lodges and societies met there, among them Hiram Lodge of Ma- sens, Friendship Lodge of Odd Fellows, Marion Division, Sons of Temperance, and the Erothers of Temperance. In the neighberhood the political meetings were held, and there poles and stands were erected, and the claims of candidates pre- sented, both in national and municipal icns. there had been early settlements in the vicinity of the market, along I street and below the avenue, the spirit of Street improvement did not become active tll late in the 40's, ard consequently there was but little change in the topography. Indecé, the simple grading of a street Would occasion much favorable comment. That this should have been the case, when it is recalled that the first ward contained many leading people of the city and na- ticn, seems inexplicable to the present gen- eration, especially as it is known that the old first warders were a patriotic and pub- lic-spirited set, sustaining military and fire companies, and sending many volunteers to the field during the war with Mexico, to say nothing of the war of the rebellion. Besides Rock creek (our western boun- ‘y). the canal and river, Slash run wa: lized to carry off the surface drainage. This stream entered the city between 17th and 18th streets, and, by a serpentine ccurse, almost forming a circle, flowed as far south as L street and westward and northward to its outlet at Rock creek, near the head of 23d street, carrying with it the drainage of numerous slaughter houses, ere of which was on Connecticut avenue between L and M streets. Into Slash run flowed some smaller streams, one from a spring on the Boundary, now Florida ave- ree near 15th street, ‘and another from Ehode Island avenue near iith street. There was much swampy land bordering Slash rur north of Massachusetts avenue. The only cemetery or “Luria! ground,” as they were then 5 ; known populariy as “Holmead's, cially as “The Western Burial This occupied street, the Boundary, 19th and 20th streets. It was managed by ‘commissioners for the ccrporation of Washington. For half a century, next to Congressional ce was the leading city of the dead, ards of bodies found Ground.”* the square bounded by S there ' what thought to be their “last resting place.” Froved, however, to be but a temporary Test, for the land became too mortuary purposes, and some years ago the bodies were removed and the ground went into the hands of real estate dealers. Hotels in Those Days. There were but few hotels, or public houses, in this section: the most noted was the Franklin House, of Wm. O'Neal, whose @aughter, by her marriage with a cabinet minister, caused a storm in official circles, ir the days of Jackson. This was in the twenties, located in one of the six build- ings on the north side of the avenue above 21st street, and was the leading hostelry of that day. Lafayette, on the occasion of his visit, was banqueted here, October 12, 1824. Subsequently the Franklin House was on the square east, in what was afterward known as Gadsby’s row on I street, east of 2st street. Benedict Jost conducted the First Ward House, at the southwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Ith street and he for a generation afterward was in the same neighborhood. On 20th street. st side, above I, a tavern was conducted y James B Frere. There were some other smalier establishments for the entertain- ment of man and beast, mostly in the hborhood of the market. The churchgoers had, as may be syp- less accommodation in the ward w; those of some denominations had © not unusual for the first ward familtes to walk a mile or two to a rgetown or “down city” church. Old John's, 16th and H streets, was the ty Episcopal church, and then, as at ent. {t had a large and influential con. gregation. A plain brick edifice at the south- east corner of 2ith and G streets occupled the site of the fine edifice of the German Lutheran church, known as the Concordie Lutheran Church, and at that day it drew its congregation ‘from far and near. A brick buil on the north side of 1 be- tween 18th and Ith streets was the Quaker the Church of the Friends. as replaced a few years ago a h more imposing edifice. ‘The Colored ist Society at 19th and I streets was t brick structure. In the latter x de Union M. E. Church was est side of 2th street, south { the avenue: and colored Methodists w the Union Bethel Church on M between 15th and 16th, now the Metropctitan” Few Churches Then, Thovgh there were not many churches for the religious edtication of the people of that section of the city, secular educatior was provided for in the numerous private schools and seminaries for both sexes Among private schocis at that time werr ose of G. I. Abvott, on I near 17th street _F n, H neer 2th; Miss Mead, G ne st; James and Henry Michard, 32th near F. Nearly all the fcreign embassies were lo- coted in this section. Great Britain was represented by the eccentric H. S. Fox, on K street, above the circle, and by Sir Ed- ward Packenham, on H between 15th and 6th streets; France by M. Paregot, M be- tween 24th and 25th streets; Spain’ by M De Ia Barco, on F between 20th and ist streets, and Prussia by Baron Gerolt, 18th and G streets. Many oflicers of the army and navy also luable for had their homes in this section, especially the staff officers and those attached to the naval observatory. The late Gen. W. H. Emory, then a captain and surgeon; F. L. DubBarry, father of the late J. W. DuBarry, vice president df the Pennsylvania rail- road, and F. , formerly of the Pennsylvania road and now of the Norfolk and Western, lived in this section. The business section was about the West market. Among the leading grocers of that day were Samuel Stott, on the south- west corner of 20th street and the avenuc; Samuel Duvall, southeast corner of 2 end I streets; D. Hines, southeast corner of 20th street and the avenue, and C. & M. Hines, on I screet between 20th and 2ist streets; S. Redfern, corner of 19th street and the avenue; J. C. Roemele, 18th near’ I street, Paine & McBlair, on the avenue, above 17th street; Wm. H. Perkins and Drury Bros., dry goods; Weatherbee & Bates, and Thos. P. Morgan, successor of Dr. F. Howard, druggists, and W. A. tich- ardson, merchent tailor, were on the ave- nue between 19th and 20th streets. Co- lumbus Alexander, now living in Geozge- town, then carried on the printing business at the northwest corner of 17th and F streets; B. F. Rittenhouse, a wood and coal yard at 17th and G streets, and Daniel Pierce’s umbrella factory was on the ave- nue above 17th street. The leading baker was George Kraft, at 18th street and the avenue. A. Favier, cn 19th street near the avenue, and Joseph Glenn, on the avenue, above lith street, were the leading con- fectioners. The Schneiders were located then, as now, at 18th street and the avenue, carrying cn blacksmithing, wheelwrighting and the grocery business. “Foggy Bottom.” Among the carpenters of those times were Wm. Wilson, 20th and H streets; John Hilton, 17th street near Pennsylvania uvo- nue; John Wilson, 17th above H strect; W. H. Degges, I near 19th street; Knob- lock & Lewis, Pennsylvania avenue near 2ist street, and F. R. Dorsett, G street be- tween 17th and 18th streets. One of the busiest sections of the capital then was z west of the observatory grounds. E: a number of lime kiins were located there. At K and 27th streets was, for that day, an extensive brewery. At the shipyard many small craft, including canal boats, were built. Early in the fifties a revenue cutter was constructed there, which was sent to the Pacific coast. The late Com- modore J. W. Easby of the navy assisted his father in the management of the yard. As may be supposed, around such a place there was quite a settlement. Amorg other places the old inhabitant of Washington recalls are the following: hool House Hill,” a famous battleground for the first ward and Georgetown bogs, near the head of 23d street on Rock creek. ‘The weapons were stones, and cut heads were the usual casualties. A house on the hill looked like a school house, and the occupants being an old lady with a large family of girls, the place somewhat re- sembled a yourg ladies’ seminary; hence the name. Nearby, on the square south, was an equally well-known landmark, a small Trame house known as “Old Mother Dam- rable’s The old lady, so known, had the reputation of selling liquor on the sly and keeping an old-time “speak-easy.” Tradi- tion has it that the saying in vogue for a rumber of years, “Give Mother Damnable another brick,” had its origin in a fight at this place between some of her patrons who were celebrating a “Blue Monday.” Another place of a somewhat similar reputation, but more so, was “Paddy Ma- geetown,” which consisted of several two- story frames on the north side of M be- tween 20th’and 21st streets, and two small tricks on the latter street. Whether there vas a veritable Paddy Magee there is not known: but certain it is the occupants were from the Emerald Isle, and were good drinkers and a jolly set. Other Localities. “Chronic Row” was one of the names designating several frame buildings in a row on the east side of 23d street, above L street, occupied by a number of families. Some of ther came from Connaught, from which the name was corrupted. The for- ner name was mostly used, as the people in the row bore the reputation of chronic drinkers and fighters. “Round Tops” was the name for the neighborhood of Washington Circle, and at that period one geometrical figure suited as well as another in that locality, for there was no sign of a circle except in the name cf “Round Tops,” and this was a misnomer for the octagon cupolas surmounting the kigh roofs of two brick dwellings north- west of the present circle between Penn- sylvania avenue and 23d street, then used as _teaement houses. The “Six Buildings,” onthe north side of the avenue west of 2Ist street, were well known in those days. ‘They were substantial three-storied brick dwellings, and they still stand the ravages of time. They were then peopled,as they had always been previously, by seme of our leading citizens. Two or three of them were at one time leased for hotel purposes, under the name of O'Neal’s Franklin House. This row was erected about the beginning of the century. The “Sever Buildirgs” are yet an old landmark, and they date beyond the ar- rival of the government here in 1800. Somo of the government departments found tein- porary accommodation in them before the executive buildmgs were completed. Among the occupants of this row were President Maison, whiie the White House, after its Gestruction by the Britich in 1814, was be- ing rebuilt, and Robert J. Walker, while he was Secretary of the Treasury, from '45 to “49, and for many years after. ‘Camp Hill’ was the popular name for reservation 8, designated on the original plan as University Square, and then occu- pied by the United States observatory, first opened for use about "44. While the insti- tution was devoted to science, the grounds became a popular resort for young couples —a trysting plece—and there was more than one “‘lovers’ lane,” where many a maiden’s choice was made, between 23d and 5th, below E street. Thus were the stars observed in the building and in the grounds. Where Braddock Camped. Tradition has {it that the expedition of Braddock against the French and Indians landed at the foot of the hill, in 1754, and a rock at the river side was for years known as Braddock’s Rock, and was peinted out as the place of landing. It is also said that during the revolution Obser- vation Hill was used as a camp ground by the American troops. The fact that in the early part of the century the ruins of a fort could be seen there tends to sustain this assertion. Little outside of tradition sustains the Braddock story. Though there is some question as to the designation of “Camp Hiil” having been a proper one at the commencement of the century, there is none as te after years. During the war of 1812 not only the District troops, but de- tachments from Maryland and Virginia, and United States troops, used the hill as a camp ground. ‘Camp Hill” therefore be- came the name, and though the observa- tery was here located, for nearly half a Parked many old Washington familicy still called located between Wa- ter street and thc Potomac, 2ist and 22d streets, was on the north side of the Chesa- peake and Ohio cenal, over which was a bridge connecting with a wharf un the river, It was in active operation in the 20's and 30's till the panic of 1337, when the work was abandoned. When in opera- tion, it was an attractive place for the curious, and when it had been abandoned for some years, it became infested with snekes, and was as attractive to boys fond of adventure, as it had been to the curious. About 1860 it was used as a manufactory of roofing material and lampblack by H. C. Wilson & Co. In 1864 it was destroyed by fire. The walls were left intact, and it was repaired and used as a fertilizer factory for some time. The Van Ness Mansion. The Van Ness place—the home of Gen. Jchn P. Van Ness, at the foot of 17th | Street, where once dwelt David Burns, one | of the original proprietors, whose daughter | became Mrs. Van Ness—was a well-known place. At that period the residence of Burns, a log cabin, could be seen near, as well as the stately mansion and much of the primeval growth shading the spacious grounds. The spot was admirably adapted for schoo! picnics, and Gen. Van Ness often opened the grounds for such purposes. Both the Washington canal and the Ches- peake and Ohio canal being in operation in those days, and the river, not far off, navigable by smail craft to near the ob- servatory, tna Yan Ness Park was an ideal place for’ excursiors. Favier’s Garden, on M and 17th streets, was another well-known spot in those days. It was one of the first summer gardens } established here, and was conducted by Mr. A. Favier in connection with his confec- tionery establishment on 19th street, and here many little dinner and@ picnic parties were giver, and many enjoyable evenings were spent by the innumerable host of those who were the people of Washington in the first half century of the republic. g Our Thirty Years with the triumphal offerings of the allied strength of our six retail stores--our manufacturing department--our life-long experience --our abundant capital--our boundless enterprise--our reciprocal appreciation--that have gathered for this occasion an array of values that are incomparable-*te be yours at prices that touch a point lower than were ever quoted before. Tomorrow this grand complimentary selling will be at its height. All Washington is invited to profit by what the Big Store delights to sacrifice in honor of this occasion. Crownin & W Boys’ and Children’s 3 Hats. ; Saturday specials that are greater than ever in honor of the anniversary. When you buy here you are buying from a com- plete stock. We are the only importing Juvenile batters in town—we are the only ones who give the time, room and a tion to supplying their wants. Too 4 trouble others say. A pleasant privilege we sas. You shail profit still further tomorrow by our leadership. Let every man give heed. We carried over from last season about 250 Single and Double- breasted Sack Suits, in fancy Cheviots and Cassimeres. In mak- ing, fit and general style they are all you can ask for. The sizes are very well assorted, especially good line for large men. We propose to offer them for one day—tomorrow—at an all around price to clear them out—and it really is the biggest happening in Fine Suits that has occurred in many a long day. - The regular prices are still on them--$15- $17.50--$20--$22.50 and $25 is what they were selling for when the season closed. \ Boys’ Short Pants Suits. Don't measure the extent of the present offerings by the past—and don't take them as a Precedent for the future—we’re celebrating now—giving you values at prices that eclipse any- thing we°nave done—and overreach possibility of continued eelling. We don’t have to tell you our stock is the largest—or that our vafiety 1s the cholcest— “Or that our values are best—or that our prices are lowest. The facts pronounce all these superlatives for us. If you want novelties—save yourself the time wasted in running srouad— come here first—for we've the ONLY assortment worthy the name. If you want BIG bargains in staples cr uovelties-—come tomorrow. All-wool Brown Cheviot Short Pants Suits, in neat plaid effects, made up both in Reefer and Double-breasted Jacket styles. We wi ‘ou please to give attention to_ th exceptionaliy trim and tidy way these Sults are made and trimmed, for we are going to surprise you with the ll ° Q 8 price. Letter than the $83 Suits others can show you. All sizes 4 to 15, Anniversary price. Special lot of Blue and Black All-wool Cheviot Short Pants Suits, both Rrefer and Double-breasted Jacket styles, lined all through with good grade of Italian cloth, every seam extra strongly sewed. Fit ages Lot of Fancy Tom O'Shanters, with Gold and White braid, satin Mining. Worth 9Se. Anniversary price..... triomed 63c. ‘ale Hats, in combina- ms and Red brims, Red rims and Blue Worth Brownie Novelty, made of Granite Blue Diazonal Cheviot, ‘trimmed with braid and silk-cmbroldered anchor on shield. They are not to be compared with anything short of @ regu’ar $3.25 value. All sizes, 3 to 8 years. $ y 50 Anniversary price. ° All-wool Brown and Black Plaid Chev Short Pants Suits, just such a Suit as you id $5 for time and time again—lined Boys’ and tions of Blue ¢ crowns and Blve with White trimmings. Girls” You may take h a fully made. ee cones ley bawdeomely, braided, for ‘the & aur wicket ani Anniversary price..... A3c. ome vor tse y pic y $3.50 Sailor Anniversary price. of them for = = , Lot of Cloth Tam O’Shanters, in Blue, Green, Brown and Black, with fancy braid crimming on the crowns a Worth i) All-wool Cheviot eS OG an Salts, with front of plain Brown loth. silk feather plumes i trent, 75c Nt CRAG Cae embroidered; collar trimmed with soutache Anniversary price...... tha” eure of sath: $ braids ‘silk’ cord "and They won’t be here for Monday’s customers- Ae S Anniversary price. 2.00 sean ee see 3 50 the qualities cannot be matched again for any- ° Anniversary. price. The Men have their pick of these $2.50 Derbys tomorrow at the Anniversary price... thing like $10--you need a fall Suit--and we have paved the way for you to get it for less than the actual cost. Lot of Tan Covert Cloth Brownie Si with vest of solid Green and sailor ¢ deeply edged with the sime shade: trimined with a series of rows of R dand Green braid and with silk-embroidered emblem on vest. Sizes 3 to 8 years. Properly speaking they =and would be un $ 5. () (0) Boys’ Reefers. ts, All-wool Novelty Cheviot Double-breasted Short Pants Suits, in the stylish Brown and Green combination; you don’t see such as these uaywhere else—too tine for them but these of you who want the finest know you must come here for it. This lot will fit all sizes from 7 to 16 7.50 s $1.35 years—and_ the actual Worth is $10. Anniversary price. different circumstance Anniversary price. Men’s and Boys’ Shoes. Nothing Las declared our superiority as Shoers so positively as these anniversary of- ferings— $4-value Shoes Men’s Top Coats. Three lots that we can’t offer at these prices after the Anniversary celebration is over. | They're special values—specially mad:—and sp2cially marked: Fine Impo-tel Worsted Top Coat, in Choc- When you know the boys have got to have a Reefer this sea: for jn and there is such a el 7 ia slate Brown shade, medium = cove: chance as this offered to buy one for considerably less than the addual value, you'd better Ren Seer ath ron Goats oeoed ieogti =D ‘ines = Jump at it. Stitched, Itallan lined, one-balf French a A 425 Oa ead 520 Men at S, 3. We shall put on sale tomorrow three lots { Mila Refers, with ulster or faced. All wool. This Anniversary price. of Boucle Reefers, in Blue, Brown and Red fitched and extra fin- lot is the best $7.50 Tan Covert Cloth Top Coats, with strictly and Biack mixed, with sailor collar of ker- ep esbeJslaeacnenh str Italian cloth garment ever offered. sey, inlaid with boucle and trimmed with narrow braid; some have large pearl but- $2.75-value Shoes for Men at $1.98. *6.50 1 8 to 16 years. $2.50 Anniversary price. aS at $12.50. Anniversai rice. af . 2s 2 Anniversary price. “10 In these two special lines we are show- ing upward of twelve styles, all the new shapes. Patent Leather, Enamel Leather, Black and Russia Calf. We warrant you cannot buy such Shoes for the money auy- where else in these United States. Soesosgonsongontonteaseeseesensoneoagoadoareageesesseageagontensenseesensonteatontenteasessee sensor sonfengoasoatentoatessessontengonteateeseagossentonrenteaseegeasencestengontnasenswesnatweseatenenceaongonties cont os Tan Coverf-ClotT-Reefers, in the two most are worth $6. Made up any price whatever. Fit 2 4, 2S : t competition to shame, They can no more parallel such selling than they can afford to becoming ant po; ir 8, trimmed with — specially for the Anni- ages 3 to 8 years. gold dollars for a penny apiece, We have put mone: i aside while we are celebrating Corduroy Knee Pants=-48c. TH re See ntee torte deteeetedeteetetetndetedenttvdedentetedeiedeteteetettvetetetetneetegetetetitedetnaiabtettitidoged ne itetotntnnsntetnd tons, while others have a pretty jetlike button. They are in sizes 3 to 8 years—and ‘8 1\%-inch military braid and’ silk soutache; no better mad Reefer at 9 a = sn ae $8.00 Men’s Furnishings. 2 : 0 Anniversary price. Anniversary price. ° The epecial offerings that we shall make for tomorrow wi! put all manner of woul our anniversary—and that permits us to put forward such remarkable bargains. eae colored eo Shirts and ely A lot of regular 50c. Silk Puff Scarfs, Ss, Fe ud fin big es, Such as the nubby dressers are finished. wear row. Both light and Under our contract to take all the Corduroy Pants that this maker can turn out we shall Anniversary ser 50c. dark patterns, = DC. For the Boys-- We shall bave on sale another lot of those have another 200 pairs on sale tomorrow at 48c. a pair. Every day Corduroy is advancing— Anniversary price these are regular $1 Pants—the kind the small stock stores cannot get to sell for any less. Brown and Gray—and each lot fs likely to be the last at any such snug price. Sizes 4 to Each piece. The best Tan and Bleck Half Hose that ee EE? ural Wool Shirts and you eve bought for 20c.—and as good as ne , s Drawers, extra well made’ the majority. of the pin. und needle se > 875 pairs of All-wool Knee Pants, in this A lot of Extra Fine All-wool Knee Pants, Worth $1. ; aN pe erg oe pti aoe Saks’ “Little Troopers season patterns, | Worth 7c. a palr if others ig8 We ea es oe Anniversary price..... 715C. tes—at 15 pe have thelrs marked right. nal e : 5 oe sizes, 4 to 16 years, a Baan piee Anniversary price......1 OC. .50c. $1 value, ly made. Anniversary price.... 150 pairs of Knee Pants, u: guaranteed all wool and si Good colors for school and dress wear. have bought heretofore. Good colors. All ag Be. at $i. Of" all the Shoes that ever came to your notice for the ‘toys these take tirst placn. 2 pairs, sizes, Dogskin Gloves, in the latest shades of tan, fashionable out-seain finish, perfect fit- ting—the regular Saks $1 qual- ponette Handkerchiefs, in a 1 15c. ders; full size and worth 20c. A | i i They will wear longer—and look better ne : a 2 $ Anniversary price..... ABS 3 Al bette heir fect th Sho Anniversary price..... ASC. | Anniversary price 1.00 2 tor 25e. | Anniversary price..... 89c..| ees wy. ancand to any’ of the exclusive shoe stores for $1.25—maybe $1.50. Last of the Special Lot of Boys’ Laundered Shirt Waists. ough to see us through as busy a day as tomorrow is sure to be. ee Mass getting enough to last the boy through the winter, They're perfect fitting, excellent patterns; made right—and the entire range of values 1s divided into two lots— to OG, fa Oe. Young Men’s Suits. To these years, from 14 to 19, that are such hard ones to dress, you will find we have given proper ettention. The fact {s that nowhere else in Wasbington are the young men provided for. We wrange an assortment expressly for them, n nobby and stylish patterns, ‘cut and made to fit them as perfectly as any custom making zan. We've good, honest All- yrool Suits for those who must count the dollars and get all posible for their money—and we have the more elaborately tailored Suits, that are as fine a the figest that are made for men. ‘We've some of both in this Anniversary Sale. Ladies’ Wraps & Suits. Such values as you'd expect leaders to give. We're NEVER outdone—teast of all would we permit ourselves to be at such a time as this. Everybods—from makers to us—has taken a special Interest in the Anniversary offering. Tney express their conzratulations in the perfection of the garments they’ve made expressly for this series of sales. Tomorrow you'll find a big lot of climax specials. Sporting Goods Specials. We've about 200 pairs of Ladies’ Cloth and Leather Leggins, for bicycle riding, in both button and Ince styles, We are golng to close them out tomorrow. Now is your chance. You'll buy two or three pairs if you have an eye to economy— 19c. 48c. SOc. and 75c. ones— Tomorrow. .--s-seseseseee! Red and Green Mixed Effects, that cont, Mned all ith best quality of changeable The skirts are cut in our own patterns, lined Those that are worth up to 59c. shall go at. with percaline and bound with velvet. Compare with $20 suits where. Our Saturday price Seitojteece ose eneeee ‘Those that are worth 75c., $1 and $1.25 shall go at.. het be. cut and draped by an artist Land. We ask that $s what they ‘are. ae Black Satin Blouse Waists that are simply Man-taiiored Scotch Suits.) Black Silk Skirts. you to see them—ex- Our Saturday price $4.4 0) Perfect in ft and fashion, made in a quality 75 Handsomely Brocaded Black Silk Skirts, pecting $8 valu for Black Satin Waists. that sells all arqund us at $8. We consider : Salta Ail-wool Basket Plaid Cheviot Long Pants our Waist a. better one” than We-<eunck (hie ths hie Sapling Meh ate at single: Suits, made in Double-breasted Sack style, theirs Ours are Jined and the = g for you, tet mum ad yon te Leg nee Treasted Sacks and lined with Italian cloth. and wel made, aah = collars are attached. 5 selves. Sizes 14 to 19 years. OE | eI Rs $ Fur Neck Scarf: Our Saturday price....... $2.50 value for $5 GHGS WES ae ur Neck Scarfs. Acie Bissiie,Bicrde amps, worth 5 ; ji e SeouS 5 MDOFTOW = -secerereceses Anniversary price.. Wo LY Cary 7 Girls’ Reefers. Black and Stone Marten Fur Neck Scarfs Single-striking Bags, ‘Lon; All-wool Brown Checked Cheviot Lar —more of the same kind we had at our A bargain—because they're worth $2.50. for tomorrow. . Eee po eicenried Kev conta. uae Pants Syits, with Single-breasted Sack opening. The HBst. Scart in’ America for Navy Blue, Cadet Blue, Red and Brown : made Pu wou aud. fast color; lined with Coats and Doable-breasted Vests—right up the money. They're made of Cheviot—-with faucy sailor collars, trim- Men's All-wool Roll-neck Sweaters, in all flatten cloth and neatly e to the top notch of fashion. Pants are fine pelts; and correctly shaped. med with White mili- colors, werth $1.50—special for " tomor- and "sensibly. taltored. $ cut wh ‘All sizes. $ -50 Fertaps ou tried to match “em 5 tary, braid. Sizes 4 $ row Sener beet cerses sul $1.00 $9 value for 3 | 50 feta 4 : = Saturday—htty for... sar! ass 50 Spring-foot_ Bicycle worth Anniversary price. ° Anniversary price... Deane: je Satarday AC, Our Saturday price. ° ‘pail ie hanes ee NDB COM “SAKS’ CORNER.” > att . 2 SAKS A PANY, GRANDSON OF CHIEF COCHISE. a “Ste jor will go at once; you I cannot permit these de- aside, saying: come with m lays,” Off we started ‘in Stanton’s carriage, which he always Kept at the door of the, department, paid for by himself. While on our way to the navy yard, I could not help festing how imprudent it was for the Secretary vf War, who was an object of much hatred to our adversaries, to expose hinwelf 4n a night ride of this kind, throughodarki streets and over un- frequented roads. u/I pointed out to Mr. Stanton the» extreme personal peril to which he exposed:shimself» His answer was characteristic: + “What risk do! ft run sompares to the dangers encountered every hour by our soldiers?” - ‘When we arrived at the arsenal we found the gates closed and a sentry posted at the entrance. I asked Stanton if he had the countersign. “No,” he replied. “Then you cannot get in.' “Oh, yes," he said, “they will admit the Secretary of War.” 3 : He tried it, end found himself warned off TO DUTY. an upper window in a nightcap and dress- ing gown, not a little astonished to find his visitor no less a personage than the Secre- tary of War. 5 I have heard reprimands and a good many of them. I have had occasion myself to bestow censure for neglect of duty, but I never heard such a scolding as Stanton gave Ramsey. I am sure that more than one-half of it ‘was undeserved, for, al- though there had been delay in shipping the. ammunition, it appeared to mg to have been almost unavoidable. STANTON’S DEVOTION vard, under whose commission he jour- ne the various tribes southwest, securing ethnological ecnites for the world’s fair. During the fair he was retained as an assistant in the depart- ment of anthropology, under Prof. Pul- nam. At the close of the fair he was en; in the Field Columbian Museum, and in ite behalf made several trips through the south and southwest. During the ‘a tons of the federal troops against the Ban. nock Indlans the young Apache was Placed in charge of the scouts by Gen. Coppinger, and served with honor and distinction. During this period he also essayed news- paper correspondence, many of his letters having been published in eastern and west- pers, ern pa) Apache's voice is low and musical, his. his bearing English pure and scholarly, dignified, yet affable, and his character so who know him are proud of nobie that ail his friendship. valuable services have been by the New England Sportsman’ Gen. Sickles Relates an Incident Con- cerning the Great War Becuctner From the New York Times. Gen. Daniel E. Sickles related the fol- lowing in his address at the recent cen- tennial celebration in Steubenville, Ohio: I had occasion to call at the War Depart- nient late one night, while temporarily in Washington on duties given to me by the commanding general of the Army of the Pctomac, when Mr. Stanton opened a tele- gram informing him that a lot of ammuni- tion, which he had ordered sent to the front some days before, had not been received. ‘With a very emphatic exclamation he said: “Come with me to the arsenal.” I looked at my watch and, seeing it was nearly midnight, I suggested that the ar- senal was over near the navy yard, yet distant; that the darkness oi 1S Sight and the condition of the roads would make the visit an unpleasant one; that he would find Col, Ramsey, the chief of the ordnance depot, and all the officers asleep and the men away from their work; that nothing could be done that night, and-that it would be better to send for Larrhay Fores have him aapcrt me his explanation in the morning. ‘ton everything A Young Harvard Asptrant and His Eventful Career. From the Boston Herald. Handsome, tall, straight as an arrow, and with physical development a trained ath- lete might envy, Antonio Apache, now pre- paring for Harvard, is a young Indian about whom the fates have woven a web of romance which renders him an ideal hero in the world of letters. He is a pure- blooded Chirrachaua Apache, about twenty- four years old, and the grandson of Chief Cochise. When but a child he was cap- tured by troops operating under Gen. Crook in southern Arizona, his manly bearing and fortitude commanding the ad- miration and respect of the rough soldiers of the frontier. He was soon scnt to Fortress Monroe, where he received some schooling, being apt and quick to learn, and possessing @ remarkably retentive memory. ~ farming experienc? and a trial of several trades subsequently convinced his friends that professional career would tel “Sir,” said Stanton, “I expect you to give attention to this matter now; you must not sleep nor allow anyone to si until this ammunition is shipped. I shall RES ‘from you a report tomcrrow at 10 o'clock at the War Departm’~t that my orders lave been obeyed. 1+ shout sleep. You morning had ar- must do the same. The early hours « rived before I took i of the sleepless at the doors 9f the department. I said to him: “Don't you think it is bedtime?” He wered. lozen telegrams on my desk to which replies must be sent,” and as I look- oie ates See ye tat ot burning in his office, while around, in If you want try an Star. If anybody bes what will get an answer.