Evening Star Newspaper, November 5, 1897, Page 6

6 THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1897-16 PAGES, NING STAR. HINGTON .-November 5, 1897. THE EVE: WAS FRIDAY.... cRosby NOYES. . s. EVENING STAR has a regular and permun Family Circulation much more than the combined ctr- culation of the ether Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no eemuctitor. c7Im order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, Ictters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the "t simply to THE STAR. or to orial or Rusiness Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpose. Spain's Concern, Not Ours. Yesterday's cable from Madrid on the subject of autonomy for Cuba is by no ans clear. It says: The Spanish cabinet has now decided to to the United States minister's ac- t of the receipt of the Spanish to the representations of the ad States on the subject of Cuba, de- clering in guarded terms that in reference anting autonomy to Cuba Spain wiil she deems fit.” is seems to convey the fdea that the United States ts urging autonomy for Cuba and is impatient at the delay. Such is by the ‘standing on this side of the water. The United States is urging that Spain bring the war in Cuba to an end. his government has proposed no scheme for the accomplishment of that re- sult, nor has it indorsed any that Spain has proposed. Autonomy is one of Spain’s Propositions. There can be no doubt that if autonomy had heen granted to Cuba Several years ago the present war would never have been begun. But that is not to say that autonomy ought to be sufficient to end the war now that the insurgents, goaded by misgovernment and bioody per- secution to an uprising, have Spain prac- tically at their mercy The question of the sufficleney of autonomy is one for the in- surgents, and not for the United States, to settle, and the insurgents declare against it. But this much may $e asserted and main- tained: If autonomy 1s Spain's chief card, the sooner she plays it, the better for her and for everybody concerned. She has tried humane warfare for a very brief period under General Campos, butchery and star- vation and desolation for almost two years under Genera! Weyler, and has signally | failed. Cuba still defies her. If therefore she has any faith in autonomy she ought to put the scheme to the test at once. Evidently, she has no such faith. She simply talks autonomy. Her activity is all on the line of carrying on the war. Gen- eral Blanco’s first movements in the island are those of a military commander care- fully picking up the loose ends of a badly complicated situation, with the view of continuing his predecessor’s work. Sup- pose it is true, as reported, that the re- cencentrados are to be permitted to leave the pens in which they are now confined. Is there any humanity in that? Their homes have been destroyed. Where shall they yo? What in the way of a living is within their reach? Humanity requires that as she has completely despoiled them Spain should feed those people until they are able again to provide for themselves. But she will not do that—is probably una- bie to do it. She cannot properly care for her own soldiers In the island. She is now simply a vicious bankrupt, striking wildly and ineffectively in every direction. ——— 0 = _____ The Trading Stamp Folly. The Star fs in receipt of many communi- cations from business men of Washington commendatory of its attitude in opposition to the “trading stamp” and the necessary demoralizaiion of business attending its use. The folly from the merchant's point of view of this form of business getting is made manifest by the formation of rival companies in opposition to the introiu -ing the system in Washington at now those allied with the first con- cern have not even the doubtful benefit of Tacnepoty in the effort to give away to out- silers five per cent on their cash sales. The prosecuting officer of the District points out in anotker column of The Star that the giving of trading stamps or any- thing else in consideration of the purchase of any other article is a gift enterprise un- der the la of the District, punishable by fine and imprisonment. The Washington merchants are thus invited by the trading stamp companies to run the risk of a thousand dollars’ fine and six months in Jail in order to contribute five per cent of their cash sales to these crafty strangers. It will be noticed that the law applies to the merchants and not to the trading stamp companies, whose fingers are not burned, though they enjcy ali the chest- nuts that are pulled from the fire by their catspaw, the Washington merchant. ———_+e+____ It would be unkind in Mr. Hill to remind Mr. Gorman that after ali there was not much to be gained by trying to be agree- able on the financial question. Se Mr. Platt and Mr. Low are in accord in that each feels that it was the perversity of the other that gave Tammany the vic- tory. —+eo—____ The Fight Against Gormanism, The Star yesterday congratulated the People of Maryland on the third consecutive €efeat of Mr. Gorman, with the attending decision thus registered against his as- Pirations to succeed himself in the Senate. it was a notable work, and it reflects credit en everybody who participated in it. The story of the war on bossism in Mary- land makes good and encouraging reading. ‘The movement, several times thwarted, at last took promising shape in the summer ©f 1505. Those democrats who had long chafed under Mr. Gorman’s selfish domina- tion then decided to try to dethrone him by making an open combination with the aepublicans. The occasion was propitious. A state campaign was at hand, and the re- publicans were asking for support with an excellent ticket. Their candidate for gov- ernor was a man of substance, of un- Questioned abliity, and of the highest per- sonal character. The anti-Gorman demo- crais announced their intention of support- ing the republicar candidate. Such a step in a state like Maryland is not lightly to be estimated. Strong personal feelings go with polttical affiliations there, and when these men repudiated the machine work of their own party and cast their votes for what hai so long been the opposition party they exhibited ccurage of the highest erder. The republicans with the aid of these democrats carried the day, and thus Was administered the first blow to Gorman- ism. When the national campaign of last year came on, the question of their duty was again presented to these men. They had never in their lives cast a vote for a re- publican candidate for the presidency. But egain Mr. Gorman appeared as a boss, and this time as a boss trying to aid the cause of cheap money, and his activity made a combination against him tmperative both from national and local considerations. ‘The combimation was again effected and again it was successful, Maryland's vote falling by a large majority into the Mc- Kinley column. strike the hardest blow of all. Gormanism ‘Was distinctly the issue. But all of a sud- den a new embarrassment arose. A man whom the republicans had sent to the Sen- ate essayed the role of a boss. Were these anti-Gorman democrats about to swap the devil for a witch? Were they repudiating a boss of Mr. Gorman’s substantial pro- portions to fall into the hands of a boss of Mr. Wellington’s proportions? The repub- licans themselves promptly decided the issue. They cast out their hess with en- ergy and dispatch, and thus cleared the way for another campaign with their dem- ocratic allies for good government at home and a representative in the Senate unalter- ably committed to the cause of sound money. The combination was the third time made, and has for the third time tri- umphed at the polls. Mr. Gorman’s boss- ism kas at last been thoroughly rebuked. This story would lack one of its finest features if due credit were not given to the leading independent newspupers of Balti- more for their part in the work accom- plished. The Sun has borne itself in all three campaigns with the most effective aggressiveness, and yet with all dignity. Demecratic to the core, a supporter of revenue reform and sound money, it yet saw in Mr. Gorman’s leadership a menace to the welfare of the state, and it took the fleld against him. It 1s still 1 demo- cratic newspaper—none the less so for hav- ing assisted in Mr. Gorman’s defzat—but with the courage of independent action well shown. Its course should recommend it to the admiration of all the peopte of the commonwealth. The Sun has been ably seconded by the Evening News, which, like its morning contemporary, put aside all considerations but those affecting the good name and Prosperity of Maryland and _ Baltimore, and gave its talents and influence to the war on bossism and in favor of scund money. It is no exaggeration to say, in- deed, that no two papers in this generation have given a more praiseworthy exhibition of true independence, or serv2d their con- stituents more truly according to a manly conception of a grave public duty. —_—__ +e ____ Austria’s Dunger. Europe has ceased to take an acute in- terest in the detatls of the disgraceful pro- ceedings of the Austrian Reichsrath, the national legislative assembly, which have lasted since the assembling of the body September 23, and are daily becoming more riotous. Nevertheless the situation in Vienna is being watched for possible re- sults upon the national policies and the future of Austria and her reiations to the rest of Europe. The quarrels and fist fights that heve daily marked the sittings are now regarded as inevitabie and the hrmiliation that this spectacle wou!d ord narily bring upon-a country seems to have been forgotten by Austria in the contem- plation of the issues that have given rise to the situation in the Reichsrath. Ausiria is a composite body, an {.harmonious unioa of two radically different clements. The Germans and tne Czechs do not amalga- mate. Hungary has contrivuted a large share of the trouble to the empire's em- barrassments. Just now the Czechs are in the ascendant, having control of the min- istry and engaging the sympathy of the emperor. The German party is in active, almost rebellious opposition and the strug- gles of these two parties have caused the chaotic condition in the Jegislature, which threatens the ministry and is thought by scme to tend dangerously at times to a dis- turbance of the throne. ‘The prime obj<ct cf the German party at present is to disrupt the miuistry and to succeed to the admin‘sirative power. But this is regarded only as a means to the end of a long series of reforms that have been the campaign cries of this faction for some time. The issues between the Ger- mans and the Czechs are many and in- tricate, so it. is difficult for Americans, and even for some Europeans, to understand all that the present agitaticn means in detail. The fundamental principle over which the two parties now fight, however, is simple erough. It is the race question, with all its fine ramifications, {ts inter? related phases and its endless complica- tiors. The schools, the churches, the lit- erature, even the arts of the nationg are involved. The question of home rule enters largely imto the affair, and the mode of conducting the elections is a bone of fierce centention. Under such circumstances, with two determined peoples struggling fer mastery in a state that seeks to combine them in one organization without striv- ing to smooth away the racial prejudice: the lamentable condition of the Retchsrath is no marvel. The scenes enacted at the sittings are childish in the imbecility of the measures adopted by the factions to secure or to prevent legislation. The dead- lcck of an American House of Representa- tives, even under the most desperate con- ditions, is a placid calm compard with the “bear-garden” proceedings of the Austrian assembly. Members fight with fists, hurl raissiles, rattle desk lids, read screamingly from newspapers, chant demands in unison and in a multiiude of ways seek to de- moralize the opposition. The empercr sym- pathizes with the ministry and refuses io dissolve the Reichsrath, while his consti- tutional limitations prevent him from tak- ing radical measures to carry out his policies. —___ 4 _____ Nobody expects that John L. Sullivan will figure seriously in Boston politics. But he will have the satisfaction of making Mr. Quincy bestow a reluctant but liberal con- tribution to his free-advertising outfit. ————_+ e+ ____ General Weyler’s effort to uphold his reputation for true Spanish hauteur may lead to his meeting embarrassments simi- lar to those tat He in wait for the man who gets better than his party. —_ +» —____ The case of the Indian who cheerfully reported for his own execution has no parallel in modern civilized history, unless it be the candidacy of Mr. Tracy. ——_-—_+- + ____ Possibly the stir now being made over bimetalism in England is-a wily move by this county's silver people to capture the anglor.aniac vote. s ———»re2—__ As a writer Mr. Gorman possesses energy and feeling. He might follow the example of other defeated candidates and start a rival newspaper. ——_+ + —_____ Geod Roads in Politics. The good roads issue has been steadily creeping into politics during the past few years, as the influence of the bicyclers has increased and spread, but now the political side of the matter has taken on a new phase. The Baltimcre American yesterday called attention to the fact that if the Maryland roads had been in better condi- tion, the rains that immediately preceded election day would not have prevented the farmers from voting in such iarge numbers. The tradition is that good weather favors the republicans, especially in the north and east, where the agricultural classes sre usually attached to that party. Latterly the farmers in some states have turned to- werd populism and democracy, so it is no lenger true of ail the north that fair skies en election day presage republican success. Thus in some states a tendency toward stand for road improvements. The party that draws heavily upon the farmer vote would benefit from a good roads platform toth in the degree that it received the sup- port of the road users pending the actual betterment of the highways, and in the ; Steater certainty of getting out its full Strength at election after the roads were im proved.” ———_++.___ Possibly Herr Abrahamovicz might have avoided some difficulty if he had written to Mr. Reed for a few suggestions on manag- ing the lower house of the Reichsrath. —_> += ___ Mr. Wellington may find some malicious satisfaction in observing that he was not the only person who managed to get on the wrong side of the Maryland Waterloo. ——————— + ee—____ The successor to Mr. Gorman will have the benefit cf some conspicucus examples of what United States senators from Mary- land would do well to avoid. —reo—___ Some very nice distinctions were drawn by the Onio voters who elected a republi- can legisiature and simultaneously pun- ished Cincinnati's boss. ———--->______ The Ohio situation now enables Mr. For- aker to be interest!ng without saying much. ——~+o__ SHOOTING STARS. The Drawing. &; “The drawing of this picture is some- thing unusual,” said the connoisseur. “Yes,” replied Mrs. Cumrox. “My hus- band says it's the only thing he won in a charity bazaar in all his life.” A November Suggestion. Man must be glad o’er duty done; His disappointment none should nurse. Let some rejcice that they have won; The rest that they were beat no worse. Hard to Learn, “I have been complimented a great many times on my stage presence,” said the am- ateur with a disposition to monopolize ings. Yes,” replied the weary manager, “you're all rignt on that point. What you Want to cultivate now is an occasional siage absence.” In Doubt. “Whatever happens,” said the youthful enthus.ast, “there is no doubt about your loving your country.” “ut course,” replied Senator Sorghum, “I love it. But I can’t be quite sure about the pessessive pronoun until the atmosphere wears, ufier the election.” “Dar ain’ no wuss victim ob misplaced corndence,” said Uncle Eben, “dan de man who gilts ter thinkin’ he knows ev’rything.” Machines. Once more we have felt the elation Of a wildly exciting campaign. The labor of ruling a nation Has claimed our attention again. The engines of power have snorted, And with dust and with nolse filled the air; Afid some in good shape are reported, While others are out of repair. But, ho, for the road that is level, Or the hill, with its speedy descent; Where riotous colorings revel In the boughs, which above us are bent. Here’s a heiper who can’t be converted, When once he finds loyalty due; Let the bosses’ “machines” be deserted, For the bicycle, silent and true. A Grent Responsibility. From the Baltimore Sun, The republican party has an extraordi- nary opportunity to serve the public and to strengthen itself in general considera- tion. We need a broad, progressive, hon- est and business-like administration of affairs. We trust the republicans will realize the greatness of their responsibil- ity, and, resolutely putting aside all temp- tation to pursue narrow party paths, will rise to the height of the occasion and justify the confidence which the peopla of Maryland have once more placed in them. —___ + + +-____ The Health Reports From Havana. From the Puiladelphla Press, It is to be hoped the marine hospital service has not made a change in its sani- tary inspector at Havana on account of Dr. Brunner’s uncompromising attitude to- ward the hideous inefficiency, ignorance and deliberate inhumanity of Spani efficialdom, which has made the death rate of Havana nearly ten times that of Lon- den. Dr. Brunner’s late reports were per- haps rather tart, bat they were true. The latest report from Havana signed by Dr. D. M. Burgess continues to point out the alarming state of affairs, but one misses the insistent tone of Brunner. ‘This may a mere coincidence. Certainly all will agree that the United States cannot have any one at Havana too careful. As the authorities gloss over and conceal the state of affairs it is all the more necessary that the sanitary inspector of the United States should be one who knows no fear or favor. Havana and all Cuban ports should be watched now as never before in the interest of humanity and the protection of the public health in this country. —____~ ee —______ A Blow to Good Government. From City and State. The great victory of Tammany® over Seth Low must be conceded as a serious blow, not only to the higher interests of Greater New York, but to the friends of good government throughout the entire Union. But it is far from being a mortal blow efther to the one or the other. Tam- many wins by 87,000 plurality, but Seth Low would have won had it not been for the malign purpose of Platt to elect Van Wyck rather than him. The Citizens’ Union of New York must play the part of the party of the opposition through Van Wyck’s mayoralty. It may help cven a ‘Tammany mayor to rise above Tammany. ———————»r+2-—___ Van Wyck’s Opportunity. From the Brooklyn Eagle. To few men, perhaps to no man, has been Presented such an opportunity as is now at the disposal of Rubert A. Van Wyck. The pewer he will exercise cannot -be withdrawn. It is his to have and to hold for-four years and it will be time to deny him confidence when he forfeits it. He bas spoken like a man of courage and of honor, and the greater city will take him at his word. His declaration will be taken at it# foce value until he himself im- peaches its worth. He is at least entitled to a fair chance and premature explosions are not in order. They can make a great noise without being especially destructive. Accept the result and face the future. ——_++2—___ Doing Something for Cuba. From the Providence Journal. Spain will soon have at Havana a dry dock superior to any now in existence on cur own coast. With it that port will be- come a by no means unimportant naval station, and one fully as available for moe repair of Gisabled warships as any to found where the United States could ‘ake its vessels. ——_+—_2 6-2 —_____ The Struggle Will Go On. From the Indianapolis News. ‘We decline to consider the result in New bosses grow torial, the a of their Sentaetre tion will increase, scandals row, until finally the people will surely be Geives to revolt against the condition of things which they themselves have made possible. * R. Harris &Co., cor. 7th and D sts. Satutday — Last Day Of Gifts. ‘The giving! away” of Solid Silver to ‘each and evety purdlaser of $1 and over in commenmoration of our 20th auniyer- sary will close tomorrow—Satunlay. As you are no doubt ware, if. you have given it any’ thouglt, it is impossible to extend this genetoys offer, as the Ines this week has been very heavy. Here are the gifts: Silver-mounted Rabbit's’ Foot with every purchase of $1 and over. A Sterling Silver Penkmife with every purchase of $2.50 and over. A Sterling Silver ‘Salve Box, Button Hook, Nail File or ‘Scissors with every purchase of $5 or over. A Sterling Stiver Shoe Horn or Bonnet Brush with every purchase of $10 and over. A Sterling Silver Hair Brush with every purchase of $15 or over. A Genuine Soiltaire Diamond Ring ‘with every purchase of $25 and over. Choice of a fine 8-day Cathedral Clock or Silver Watch with every purchase of $50 or over. A Silver Ten Set of 5 pleces with every purehese of $100 and over. Inasmuch 2s Diamonds run into so much higher figures, we propose to give A Special DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT IN CASH in Meu of the “souvenir” gift, making ‘this an opportunity to buy a Diamond for Christmas at a price that makes it a Profitable investment and a value un- approached by any sort of competition. R. Harris & Co., Cor. 7th & D Sts. “Deerfoot’? Farm Sausage at Bryan’s. ‘The kind made of “little pigs and choice spices.” It’s real country sau- sage—and so delicious for breakfast. FAST BACON. Hams. You know bow good they are. LOWEST PRICES, always. 13 New York Ave., SE GROCERIES, WINES, &e. no5-f,m,w-28 You Think Of Us When You Think Of Photos. 4 1 FIN: “Stalee” and “artistic photos” are syn- onymons. You never think of one without the other. That is as we wish. And we want you to expect—that no matter when you come to us-—that we will give you our Very best work. We never yet have disap- pointed a single patron—and we've made a great many/dozens of photos. £7 Call, send or write for dates. W. H. Stalee, 1107 F St., (if We Haven’t Some -Delicacy <or substantial ‘that you think should be in season—ypu may be sure it Is not yet as choice on we demand of eee pte we handle. LY ‘THE PINEST ‘good enough fie us Anything that’s in eae aml has quality to recommend it—is here. Lowest consistent prices. , { \ cottage Market, 818 14th St. ws Sie ea ea WHEN YOU BUY A DIAMOND ‘on gO Where you know that the gems ou buy will be pure—free from flaws —and worth "exa pay for them. With diam WITH DRU Which is more important to you? T7It you don't mind paying fair for prescriptions—filled of pure dr. .—by registered pharmacists—eome to us. Arlington Drug Store, Cor. Vt. Ave. & H St. lez S. Dagestt, iL RRNA Fur is Becoming: Home Companion.) ur, if selected to suit the wearer and worn consistently, does more to lend Youth and freshness to the face and gen- eral style than almost any other acces- sary of feminine dress. Wear Furs this 4 We bave every stylish style of Fur Capes, Coats, | Collarettes, Scarfs, Muffs and Trimmings, in’ all the ee LLANE NNR MMM 2 various fur varieties. Elegant Collar- i cites, $8 up. When you consider the 2 Df puaitts, you'll admit our prices are | B. H. Stinemetz & Son, 2 Furriers, 1237 Pa. Ave. 2 nob-28d aes Fat, delicious | ossters'and cums that Cherrystone | mth "Mima. palate! Oysters here.| sae B85 ¢ n05-10d EL REN 1a SATA Small fuel bills —resuit from using Coke. Doesn't 2 coatain dirt and clinkers.—you get only what you pay for—clean fuel. Use Coke—and save money! 40 bu. Uncrushed Coke. . .$2.90 40 bu. Crushed Coke... ..$3.70 ‘Washington Gaslight Co., 413 Tenth St. N.W., Or at the following places: East Station, 12th and M sts, s.e. 0000 0000 e000 0000 ee tT f Shoes of exact fashion, absolute comfort, unequaled For Ladies and “Men. 3.50, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00.- epee (ype comfort Inst. ‘superior Seather and grest durability, More Millinery. At The Palais Royal. old you yesterday of the Birds, Wings and Ornaments--and now for the newly arrived Hats, Ostrich Feathers and Ribbons. 1,023 Hats, $1 quaiity, (dC. Large Shapes, Turbans, Etc. These are the best of Black Fur Felt Hats, in every correct shape. Sold here at $1, but costing $1.25 at the milliners. Only 75 cents here now—because we have favorably secured the entire surplus stock of the maker. At 5() cents. 211 best wool Felt Hats, in black and colcrs. The correct. Short-back Sailor, with velvet binding. At $)-25 Latest Silk Velvet Hats, ready to trim. Nine shapes, including “Gains- borough,” “Gaiety” “Elmore” and “Picture” Hats. 2,430 Best Ostrich Feathers More than at all the millinery stores combined. —they are from Max Wiener of And most important New York, famous throughout the world as a maker of ostrich feathers—noted for his keenness in se- lections, in “splicing,” dyeing and curling. He ‘oduces plumes and tips Pp of more fullness, better luster and greater durability than any maker in the world—and his surplus 1897 stock comes to the Palais Royal. 25¢ to $5, instead of 50c to $7.50, for plumes and tips; $1.50 to $5, instead of $2 to $6.75, for the “Amazon” tips. More Best of Fancy Ribbons. 33¢ For 75c Quality. 44 to 54-inch wide Roman Stripe and Plaid Silk Ribbons, qual- ity and all the styles and color com- binations you have seen here and elsewhere at 75¢ yard. 25¢ For 50c Quality. 3$ to 4-inch wide Ribbons, qual- ity as good as in those at 33c yard. Only somewhat narrower and in not such an endless variety of stripes and plaids. Those Birds Did we exaggerate in yesterday’: ‘S$ announcement? and Wings. But, perhaps, you were one of this morning’s enthusiastic crowd of eager purchasers! if you weren’t you'll be told by those who were—that the bargains of a lifetime are being offered. At 55c. At 25c. At 19c. Sea Gulls, Owls,| Choice of Birds,} Plain and Fancy 5 ase ae a Wings, Coque and} Wings, Coque feathers. Usually “a Fancy Feather effects. | Feathers, etc., in black, dedetrom $2 to $4.|68c to $1 values at} white and all colors. At 55c for choice. only 25c for choice. 50c quality for 19c. Hat Ornaments. [5c 2% 2e instend of G0e to $2.25 for best of Imported Rhinestone, Cut Steel, Pearl and Rolled Gold Buckles, Pins, Clasps, Slides, Bands, ete., etc. Made to use on hats—but suitable for many other purposes. Dress _ Trimmings. 75C 34 # Revert ‘h and mohair braids. Easily adjasted to dress a ready made, virtually creating an expensive look- ing new costume. ND now to tell of regular stock:—The articles you are likely to need for Sunday shall be at special prices tomorrow :—25¢ for the 39c imported Jewel Hat Pins and new Short Chains for fan or lorg- nette. 39c for the 48c Pompadour Ruches. 79c for the 98 “Em- pire” Veils, 3 yards long. The following deserve framing: Fitted at our risk. | Gloves. Jackets. Waists. OGc worrer for ewer | | $16.50 fomersy ie | | $4.79 vert 45 jor French Kid rted Tailor-made Coats. | | Silk Waists, including iat- Gloves, in all latest styles. ses and new colors. All | ot a stripe and plaid ze HILDREN’S day here every Saturday. Tomorrow’s special prices are: $3.98 for the $4.68 plain and novelty cloth Walking Coats, sizes I to 6 years. 8qc for the new $1 Silk Poke Bonnets, fur trimmed. 5yc for the 68c Red Flannelette Dresses, braid trimmed, sizes 6 months to 4 years. Little Children’s Day. HEIR very special day tomorrow: after conclusion of great preparations. we make this announcement While the object may he to reach the pocket books of fathers and mothers, it will be done by first touching their hearts. And we'll do that in making a happy day for their children. ‘The children will be (First the grand march of the doll army into the holiday quarters... . delighted with the regiments of dolls marching over the long bridge that leads to the = = ad- Jevator....Such a room full of dolls Washingtcn bas never before scen!.. aaa "All this on first floor....Third floor for the lovely group of aa and wonderful toys and books! little children dolls, dressed in the latest Paris and London styles... such -Basement floor for the biz toys and games....The living Santa Claus as depicted in the picture books may be seen—if the good saint's new sult of clothes arrives in time....A present to each little boy and girl—if mother tells us be or she is very good. Some Special Prices. Our importation of “Handwerck” Dolls—that begin in loveliriess where opts leave off. combed. eyes that wil and Na- Mtoe ee bd 24c four beauties—A 12-inch Kid a “fa"Ticinch Jointed Bisgue Doll, a oweet S “Bride” dressed io moll, lace veil, ete., and a Naughty School Giri ie g'iike mail eawittingly to 2 Books and Books. Little priced books that little chil- dren will delight in and value ac- cordingly. Raphael Tuck's 25c Sets of Paper Dolls, eee an Unusually attractive box. No more than one set to each purchaser. The Best at the Lowest Price at Beveridg: Polish Up Your Floors, Furniture, Silvere Brass. - When you put down your mex for — the wint a — polished, Most com ham Scneere, 88 Butcher's Boston Polish, Ib. cans, only 50c. Tt will preserve the natural color —= and beanty of the wood for “touching up erior woodwork es | . | ‘Butcher's Liquid Polish, nly 20c. can, — and Weeds ——— and have $Butcher’ 's Reviver, 35¢c. Can, — is used to resto oe eewees tr rererrs te eeee) those parte of gives the most satisfactory re- sults. $Silver Cream, 25c. % pint bottle, — tor silver. Those who try y use it again, For Polishing =N — and Brass. — and other similar 1 it once ments throughe 10c. ae 25 ITED BRUSHES ——= for polishing floors, $4 and @ wt, Beveridge, Pottery, Porcelain, Glass, Etc. 5 z 42 1215 F adie &1214 GSt. f wm. F H. McKnew. Established 1862, CHILDREN’S COATS. deeenenvonenteet *** You choose here from a line of cun- 2 °° ning little Reefers and bewite 2% Grete that start at $5 up in easy price stages to Mothers who have seare * © over for becoming coats ¢9% tle daughters have ws that we °° have the prettiest collection ef Chil- °° dren's Wraps in the city. We want ¢ °° every mother in Washington to see °° this superb collection before she buys °° © her children’s coats—you may spend © °° your money elsewhere for creations * © not half so elegant and prétty as we can give you. Special--Saturday only-- 35c. and 40c. Extracts, ail odors - Plaid Leather Belts, latest novelty, only = 50c. Pocket books to match. holes oe G mail sizes tor $133 8c. pr. : Lad. 62c. wool VESTS, 42c. —we offer al zits lity Medinm W, SNE ‘AQ. : MEN'S 75C. Underwear, 35¢. f thi M 19¢. small atton Have beens Ladies’ White sizes an Pu mm out tomor- *** row, Saturday, at @ pleces for $1.) 25c. Hdkfs., 19¢. Lot of Ladies’ Slightly Mussed Faney Embre Hankerchiefs— been’ in window play. We se dreds of do ~2 s** them at Sid °° * choice, only. Roman Striped i RIBBONS. 22 For Twice-arund see Iii Bs,¢ i Na 35 aed see ee C, 22: Ss Resitar 50c. va ott Special for Saturda: Wim. H. Picknew, 933 Pa. Ave. it Se Le ST | Shedd’s, 432 9th st. | “The Beacon” Drop-Light ~ For Reading, Only 75c. Why tire your eyes and take | chances of ruining them read- ing by an ordinary ee when you can buy “ con” Drop Light—the best— for only 75¢.? ‘Our pew stock of LIBRARY ‘WING BROOM LAMPS is 6 ee iar. $ SHEDD Bro., and far