Evening Star Newspaper, October 14, 1897, Page 11

924, 926, 928 7th, running through to 704-706 K st. Sidenbeegts, “THE DEPENDABLE STORE.” = < = DOMESTIC REMNANTS. E__sRemnants of the rezular 1W-cent yd. aa ‘tt—are offered tom orrow choice of a lot of remnants steetecgeteete fe sale a lot and men's ads 4 Which sold ents—not all sfx. Svetortontentontontoetoetestontontentoatoatestesteste stostestooy sets in large sizes ly soiled—to out take sour choice for 25C- VELVET REMNANTS. Lot of silk-f et in the fashiona- ades of tan, gcay, Hilae, blue, terra brewn—which eedeedeesensonde aeegente ateatentonteatententestentente The remnants to the front tomorrow. Tomorrow is our Remnant Day—an event which a great num- ber of shrewd shoppers look forward to every week. for saving—and as the goods offered are ends of pieces and broken lengths of the most desirable of our stock—the merchandise which sells quickest—you can understand why Friday’s crowd is one of the greatest of the week. This week’s remnant sale brings out a goodly amount of really exceptional values. You're pretty sure to find some need supplied from the bargain list below: It is a time Lot of navy blue print wra lined watsts—go tomorrow for. Cdd lot of 9 satine wrappers—Ince trim- * lining—which sold go tomerrow at... 1-29 Odd let of 8 striped changeable taffeta silk waists, in the newest colo:s—well lined —which sold for $6—will go to- $2.98 morrow for. Lot ladies’ snits im Mack and navy cheviot, reefer jackets, skirts well lined— with p sold for $7 $3.98 and $$—go tomorrow for...... ¢ suits of fine all-wool th in gray and tan—divided skirt ard tatlor-made coat, which were «_ $8—xo tomorrow at. .. $5.98 BOYS’ DEPARTMENT. Boys’ pure silk windsor tles—in plain colors, plaids and cheeks—which we have h seling for 25 cents—go tomorrew for 15 cents each. Boys’ dark striped eassimere knee pants —sizes 9 to 15 years—which we have been selling for 50 cents—go tomorrow for 25 cents a pair. Girls’ feather Tam ( gray, red and plaid eff sold for 50 cents—go tomorrow for.. 2QC- MEN’S GOODS. Men's fast color laune French per- » shirts—shield bosom—with 2 separate izes 14, 15, 1544, ca collars and pair of cuffs 16 and 17—whieh sold for morrow for 39 cents each. Soa 924, 926, 928 7th, running through to 704-706 K st. sordoneogondongeeegegeegeeSeeseetntontententersenderderderdedeederse re >arceodinrinter de tlo nt tint rtrd tentintiotir trip HIP lrle lore irtrle rap ir dr lerieeiieiedwindteiiediaiiedietiotiationtedys seeteetty eaitertortodtertedtertenteigedetoatoatont ODD LOTS WRAPPERS poe lhe apr ao aan ae AND WAISTS. day at 15 cents. + 6 pe w ppers, braid rh ed, ‘4 se. ¢ 924-926-928 7th, 3 GOLDENBERG S, Running through to 704-706 K. z $ ce eee eee ceeeeeeet cee sereeTerereteereeeneneee® j aareSoesonsesnesneseesoesonsoesnesrecetsotcoaseeneetoepeiotie snes re crt ot ines t cet ere cote otieeicenoesotconts % Special in Chamber Suites. There are two—that tomor- row’s and Saturday’s buyers can profit by— One is an Ouk Suite. with both Dresser Washtand full-swell front. and finish is just fine as it can rh kimt of a we delight to use We know “ill give satis- ‘The 2days" price is $28. nhooteetestestentontesteste se atonte ate ee tosteatonte nate teed atentontesteste ee itostontoste other is a € trimmed Enan bination Suit—with Q Bed, and Antique Dresser and Washstand, We know you will agree that this is being offered woulerfully cheap—but this is a wonderful store $16.50. Two—cither one of which will prove a genuine bargain— . upbolstered in ex- f silk—in new design. It is made to do us eredit—worth more than the special price $24.75. S-piece Parlor Suite, upholstered in tapestry, and you will approve the rame imitstion mahogany, and bas spring-edge—you can’t © "$35. Furniture, Carpets, Draperies, ae ass aa “s % 1] Gboetoesteede pedo redredeecrteeretorredorratoretoedocoetetoaterontertoetetretetratoneetenratontentvne renterstoaectontersnazecesterestergertone HSH EON EEOEES eee Specials in Parlor Suites. a “The Quality Store.” This certainly is a harvest time for you at Hoeke’s. With a reputation for the FINEST in Furniture, Carpets and Draperies we want to demonstrate that a little purchase money will go farther here than anywhere else in town. We don’t dabble in “bargain” trash—but we bring the best work of the best manufacturers to you at prices that we know you'll appreciate as you must the values. | Specials in Carpets. We haven't any old dropped patterns to seil—and we don't believe you want them at any price—when new up-to-date effects are offered so reason- ably. We'll sell you the best grade of Mo- quette, from an assortment of exclusive and fresh designs, at $la. We'll sell_you the grade of tapestry you see for Toc. elsewhere at 55C.. 4: And the patterns are new. We'll sell you the usual $1 value Tap- estry at 85c. : Oo yd. We'll sell you the Best All-wool Ingrain Carpets, in fine effects, ut 65c¢. And a grad: that {s thoronghly relfable ca yd at 40¢ Special in Mattings. You may want some—and it will be to your advantage if you do—for at 15c., 19¢., 25¢. and 35c. yard we are offering values that are rated in the market a great deal higher. We stand behind everything we sell. HOEKR, Pa. Ave. and 8th Street. Sn ak a Am Unpleasant Ride. From the Baltimore San. A certsin prominent young man of St. had occasion to take a He procured @ Saddle horse and, by mistake, was given & peny that is used by the boys on their | evening Jamp-lighting rounds. On the way oui of the city this pony stopped at every Augustine, sho Fia., trip into the country. lamp post he passed, and would only move forward after his rider had struck a match. When the lamp posts gave out he stopped at every tree, and, though the journey was rather slow, the young man finished it with the expenditure of about two dozen boxes of matches which purchase, -o<.——____ “Want” ads. in The Star pay because they bring ariswers. he was obliged to . THE EVENING 'STAROTHURSDA ¥] GUTOSER 14, 1897-16 PAGES. VIRGINIA STATE FAIR}; Big Crowds in Attendance at the Opening in Lynchburg. Attractive Program of Races and Fine Exhibitions in AH Departments— Washingtonians Present, ‘Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. LYNCHBURG, Va., October 13, 1897. The first annual meeting of the Virginia State Horticultural Society convened short- ly after 8 o'clock this evening at the of the Y. M. C. A., in this city. A large number of prominent speakers were present, including Professor Will A. Taylor, assistant United States pomol- gist of Washington. - Samuel B. Woods of Charlottesville presided, and introduced Mr. J. H. Hale cf Connecticut as the speaker of the evening. During the course of his lecture Mr. Hale expressed surprise at the Hmited ou: of fruit from Virginia, which, to use speaker’s words, ly interesting address upon “Fruit ture” in general. x Professor Taylor will remain here until Friday morning, when he will take a flying trip up the James river to inspect the large orchards of that section before leaving for Washington. semblage. It was understood and so announced stated, indisposition on the part of senator, the enthusiastic gathering doomed to disappointment, th» formal dress for the occasion teing dispensed Tomorrow is Lynchburg day, which, believed, will be the greatest day of fair, Four excellent races are on the gram, which also incluc tomorrow, will a large number of principal bus! ress houses. Among the exhibits the peach industry is especially well arranged, and, teing of the largest at the fair, naturally attracts much favorable comment on all sides. The flower display is also quite attractive, being located in the main building to the right of the principal doorway. The following resojution, p: cial meeting of the execut the fair associaticn ye:te the subject of considerable quiet discu: around the hotels and on the str night. It reads: “Resolved, That it is the sense of wed ata committ: by this committ: any questionable nature may be condu on the grounds of the said association. The sensation of the day, however, a matter which is creating no end of among all classes here tonight, is the very bitter attack upon the Fair sociation, and, incidentally, upon the are $1 filled business that receives any help worth: ration Js the boarding houses. enlarging upon the subject eatly helped, the houses of. sin character of the Fair Association, the au- thor, Rev. Asbury Christian, pays his com- embers of the city coun- cll, who voted 32,500 for the support of the fair at a recent mecting, and closes his at- pliments to th tack with the following words: ‘The resentatives of a Christian community have assisted in giving morality and Christian- ity a setback that will not soon be gotten.”” wh The prominence of the author, pastoe of one of the largest and most fash- urches in this city, gives the at- tack an interest bordering upon the sensa- ionable tional. It is estimated that there are 15,000 to their utmost cavacities. Among the Washingtonians James S. Clark, F. C. Smith, E. G. son, William A. Taylor, iS John Turvey, J. Williams, E. son, F. J. Wooding, Thos. H. Rassbach, Frank Barlo' mith and EB. Milburn. —_— LAMAR PAID TWICE. MR. Gen, Lee Tells a Story of His Absent- Mindedness. Gen. Lee e1.tered a herdic yesterday to go State Department to consult with to the officials over Cuban affairs. He was dently lost in thought, for he took se ings. It had no effect on Gen. Le whose thoughts seemed far away. A man who sat by his side touched him on the arm and remarked quietly: yeneraJ, that means you, I think.” So it dees, sure ercugh,” said the tinguished Virginian. somethirg else altogether, his nickel in the cash box. States Supreme Court. Gereral Lee, with him when not actively employed, almost entirely oblivious of his surround- “should be an excellent fruit growing section, if properly worked.” Professor William A. Taylor of Washing- ten, D. C, made a brief, forcible and high- In addition to the races and many in- teresting exhibits connected with the fair, the regular troops from Fort Myer, under command of Leut. Brooks, gave an excel- lent drill, which won for the soldier boys the admiration and praise of the entire as- Senator Daniel would make the principal speech at the opening ceremonies today, but, through a misunderstanding and, it is rehearsal exer- cises by the soldier boys and numerous minor features of interest to local people. The public schools and banks will close executive committee of the Lynchburg Fair Association that no privilege shall be let e under which gaming uncil, made in a column article which ap- red in the Lynchburg News of yester- The attick, which wes couche? in most severe terms, arraigned the association as a fraud, and declared that “the bar rooms to overflowing and the only right itors here, and the hotels are all crowded registered at the hotels here tonight are the following: 3. Jami- > RR. = ley, G. A. Huntington, Royal Gurley, F. 8. M. without apparent heed of surround- Soon the driver rang his bell sharp- ly to indicate that his fares were short. however, “I was thinking of and he arose with a good-natured smile and deposited Resuming his seat, he said to his neigh- ber that the incident reminded h!m of a story told about ex-Senator Lamar while the latter was a member of the United “He was in a herdic one day,” continued “and, a3 was not unusual hall liam first tput the response. Cul- ewe ‘Suits,Waists & Skirts It has passed beyond the point of conjecture to say that you will find in our stock of Ladies’ garments qualities ‘and style that are unknown in any other store south of New York. Scores of times a week are we brought face to face with the-unquestioned proof that we are leaders. You do ‘the wise amd sensible thimg—you come here and see what we have to offer+then to the other stores—AND BACK AGAIN! Our claims*are substantiated—and our department has made a stanchéfriend. For Friday and Saturday we have some speciai- ly stropg inducements to offer—that will be more impossible even iffan usual:to match. ready-to-wear that the was ad- ith. it is the pro- the one The Be t Suit in America for $10. Walking Skirts. Two lots—one in silk and the spe- Snes M: Cheviot, . made in oats ae a line kirts cut other in Scotch Tweed—both aoa ie af if an ae oe meee a ined with perealive and bound with velvet, . : They are ih’ Nety Blue, Drown, Green and bargains—undeniably. Royal Blue, ip ail sizes" from 33 to 46—and the Pronowice ft the greatest ever seen we'll ‘$10 of ed ss The Scotch Tweeds are handsame mix- tures, in five choice patterns; all fet in perfect form, with a foreign hang and shape Silk Underskirts. and nd so bard to flud. talk A Will compare them Jon: An assorted lot of Changeable Taffetas, with others’ $6 Skirts ye made with double ruffle and cord trim: then we ki. you ent full, ayd. in, every way perfect. An $8 value offered ar this special tinle fer‘... Silk Waists. A lot of Seliotes eo $3.29 WI ju city “ile $4.29 | nt ings in fine Taffeta The other lot are Black Brocaded Satins ae Silk Waispe oke back and froat; Ks, ent on the same unbetterzble pat- slso plaity caline lined, aud velvet «oar pnd tie ft mateh 1 four designs to select of te, if don't kstt , 1 ate 0 W on which is of th $10, an | you camnot match it for ° less. Sj Ce and | seagonteadp aSeageesoatontordontiageesoasresonseesenrontonseatenteesesconsencensendeeseosensenseonsenseosencoadeasonseecentensensenteeceaseasoaescessenreasoesonsnecentonsee eatoeseeseatiseote rep- for- 1 Opportunity is told plainer in figures than in words. These prices are posible because of this store’s enormous power to buy and sell. Our cash offers find tistening ears among the manufacturers. To equal these values elsewhere is to pay more. So much for so littie is obtainable only here—and during these next two days. 0 19 aes vis- $1.25 Fleece-lined Underwear--89c. Mottled Blue effect on the surface and genuine fleece lining. ors are reinforced; pearl buttons—and it is Underwear that fits, sizes, 65c. Fleece-lined Balbriggan Underwear--43c. Shirts have satin fronts, pearl buttons and French ne pearl buttons and suspencer tapes. €5c. is what ev Shirts are self faced; draw- and we can guarantee. All s; drawers have reinforced seats, ody else asks for it, $1.50 All-wool Ribbed Underwear--$1. Trrown sNade, with silk facings, pearl buttons, taped necks and scams, rv iapes.” We are quoting case lot price’ on single garments. evi- his Spliced seats and Isn't that a real Se erordoreoetboedentortenteezerennertiotirttote eon etsontetennantaecottoncontons Star of French Percale, in the new Roman stripes and Scotch plafdy_ana est shirt fads, with cuffs to match. wi jecks, ithe They are to be worm with W his- ‘e Collars, ANl the tones of tin that are fashionable, in a Glove that is and to be ag extra good value at §$1.25—offered for two days at $1. 25c. Tan and Black Half Hose--$1 a box And there are six pairs ina box, Absolutely fast color, and mad Heed. heels and toes. We want to sell them in box lots—your ‘saving 1s fast a half dot warranted to fit right was ings. He was a deep thinker, you know. I, he forget to pay his fare. driver rang his bell, and finally another passenger called his attention to it, just as you did to me just now. him on the knee. up. ‘I had forgotten all about it. seat: ‘Didn't you make a mistake? fare is 5 cents.’ = » So it is; excuse me,’ replied , and again making his way to cash bux he put in a nickel, after which he took his seat, confident that he had dis- , in- nd so far as I know,” continued Gen- eral Lee, “he never realized his mistake. .The best part of the story is that it is charged all his obligations, as he had, deed, and more. true. Good-bye. I get off nere.’ ———+ee- To Meet at the Barracks. ment of the east, has detailed Major ““They’re ringing for your fare, I think,’ vaid the man to Judge Lamar, touching that so?’ asked the judge, starting He then pulled some silver pieces from his pocket and selecting a dime dropped it into the xX. “The passenger who had observed his ac- tion said to the judge as he resumed his General Merritt, commanding the depart- M. Lancaster, Capt. Wm. Ennis and First Lieut, Ira A. Haynes, all of the 4th Artil- lery, as members of a board to assemble at the Washington barracks, Thursday, the The 75c. New Shape Silk Scarfs--50c. We first got the silks at a special price—and then we took them to our Wear maker—and he has sent us these narrow Four-in-Hands, Small-kuet feces t most natural tying and some of these great big English Flat’ Seacte, clever effects anywhere short of 75c. This is a two days’ 35c. Silk Neckwear--25c. With the choice of Tecks, Puffs and Four-in-Hands, is what the ladles’ stores offer as S0c. Neckwear. best neck- 3 that have a ao fou won't see such in new colors and patterns. This The We’ve got the best $3 Shoe in America for men. the the a tn om 7 of TAS. | Spero r errr Pr Loree do dete lotro tro loko keke Bote telte des, —— Miss Prosperity Is Here bag and baggage--and she will make her presence felt tomorrow and Saturday in the budget of big values that will be distributed at the “Big Store.” She knocks at your door with the wealth of the markets in her hands--offered at prices that will appeal to the slim- mest purse--and ring from everybody who has a ward- robe want to supply--a prompt and appreciative Boys’ Short Pants Suits. All you ask is the best for your money Sut you must use judgment in the selection of the place to buy. You can’t ex- pect to find it where the variety is narrow—where the selec- tions are made by those who know nothing about Clothing val- ues and fashions. Our Be * Department is a Store—big as most of the clothing stores in town—stocked with the best that can be made sound and reliable. ing from an unknown stock and we stand guard while the making is being done—that there shall be no skimping—no mi ers who serve us serve nobody else here—others can't possibly get the styles—nor the effects we show — they are ours — as much as tho’ we made them ourselves. For tomorrow and Saturday we've got some ues to offer. The prices are very takes. The mak- I val- are spec low—but the qualitie: Don't shoulder the responsibility of buy- —when we guarantee satisfaction— and you've known us for thirty years. Three shades of Brown All-v Short Pants Suits, with Reete Breasted jackets,” and quality them to the best that is to be fourd elsewhere at $3 Friday and Saturday. 554 Guaranteed All rool Bla Cheviot Short Pants Suit too. are guaranteed, looks—but for wes bring you S aturday $2" | Short atitehed Threc-toned Fa Pants > of the best values ever gu "years. — Good enongh to are making # offering. Friday and Saturday... . $8 : Three Lots Chocolate Brown Cuevlot Brownie warrmnted ll wool, trimmed with uits, muilitary braid and with silk-embroidered = for.: se Friday and Saturday collar and vest of Red ; the trimming is xold and green soutache braid and pearl « on vest front. $2.25 Sizes 3 t $4-75 3 to 8 Worth Neat Plaid Cheviot Brownie, with inlaid 8. Worth $6— E Friday and Saturday of Novelties. Novelty Brown Cheviot Sailor Suits, with seal brown collar and shield, trimmed with silk military braid and silk: pidered em. Mem on shield; cord and whistle. Sizes 39 Worth — for Friday and Saturday $3 “75 Boys’ Reefers. Lot cf Two-toned Brown and Green Ef- fect Chinchilla Reefers, with broad sailor collars, trimmed with wide and narrow braid, and pearl and novelty buttons. Fit ages 3 to 8 years. Worth =$5—and no question about it. Friday and Saturday $3 we A lot of Blue Chinchilla Reefers, in from 3 to 8, with to 16 with’ ulster trimmed with braid fancy cassimere. Th price is a special one for Friday and Saturday former are are lived with $1°° m Mined Bovcle Romsanapsen : $7 Friday and Saturday... . Int of Gray and Bro Reefers, with inlaid vely cut pearl some little cold weather from 3 to 8 years. W. yy to sell | is limited to the sup- | have on hand— ‘Tomor- the mal is hound to cost here will hi more, Pants. pairs of Short $1 kind, in & and bet post 125 pairs of Al-wool Cheviot and Cassi Dents, in good patterns for dress as Wool and reliable making All xix Tomorrow and a” prod orth $1.25 Saturday... $1.0 Young Men’s Suits. We haven't the spur of even pretending competition — drive us to make special offerings in the Long Pants Sui But we have enterprise—that prompts us to do the very best to we can for the boys at all times—and these three lots come to us at special prices—and that is the w. Lot of All-wool Brown Plaid Cheviot | Double Breasted Sack Suits, with edges double stitched; serge Uning, cloth-backed collar, and in all sizes from 14 to 19. Look beyond the price—that is special $4 | and doesn’t reflect the true worth. i Friday and Saturday... . SAKS AND COMPANY “SAKS’ CORNER.” y they shall go to you. All-weol Mottled Cheviot Single Breasted Suits, with French facings and silk- taped edges; cloth-hacked collar. Sizes 14 to 19—and worth -50 Friday and Saturday $ 7 Lot of Brown Plaid Cassimere Suits, with cheviot finish; Hned with Italian Cloth; ent in Single Breasted Sack style, and tailored im perfect form all thro Sizes 14 10 19. Worth $12.50. Friday and Saturday. $ 1 ‘() Saks’ ‘‘Little Trooper” is our leader in Boys’ Shoes-$1 | 3 3 + 2ist instant, to examine into and report up- on the qualifications of the non-commis- sioned officers ordered before them for ap- pointment as commissary sergeants. —-e-—______ “Want” they bring answers. Court-Martial at Fort Myer. Frank West and Louis A. Craig, and tenants Edward C. Brooks, Short, Herbert A. White, August C. Frederick T. Arnold, ads. in The Star pay because A general court-martial has been appoint- ed to meet at Fort Myer, Va., for the trial of such prisoners as may be brought before it. The following officers of the 6th Cay- alry have been detailed as members of the court: Major Thomas C. Lebo, Captains Lieu. Walter C. | Nissen, All this was quires some down to a genuine Iuan and to use novel and picturesque juan, A canvas awning was above the tables, and the decorations the American and -Hi flags, pall about 200 more convenient, for it re- Practice for a foreigner to get instead of forks. But after all it is far less than the genuine ‘were lawalian ms and cocoanuts in big bunches. There were would go home and think about it and talk about it—later. Half of Honolulu was at the wharf to see party off, and burden the them with flowers. It is a pretty custom, see eee to deck ds falis tn with it, buying the leis of = —— ‘omen always out on steamer day. e Visitors took luncheon with Admiral Miller departing and every stranger yhia, and from there Senator Morgan and his daughters, who stay some time longer, went down to say good-bye. ernment The gov. band was on wharf playing “United States” music, the flag was flying from the Repr. ss Be the tall Kentuckian, esentative Berry, the 5 “out of sight” with flowers, and The success of Rita Wildwood, a one- time stenographer in a law office, as a cof- fee planter In Hawaii will probably Jead many more young women to follow in her and invest her brother, who had an In Hawaii t her steps. Miss Wildwood is twenty-three years old and incidentally is the richest capital. She took at $4 an acre. A friend experience in coffee —~¢ bave all mrsny ay be income of $10,000 at the