Evening Star Newspaper, November 30, 1897, Page 6

6 ° THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1897-16 PAGES. — THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON. TUESDAY. November 36 CROSBY S. NOYES.......... ation of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no eempctitor. to any indfvidual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depnrt- mx . uccording to tenor or parposc. ‘The Highway Act. The latest verdict of a jury in highway «xtension cases teaches practically the same lesson as that of the verdict ren- dered in October, which was commented upen at length by The Star at the time. The method provided by the law of pay- ing for the extensions is impracticable as well as unjust, and the scope of the extensions planned under the act is so great that the expense involved weuld be unendurable, even if a more eg aly pportionment of the cost had been provided. Every public-spirited citizen wishes that the new Washington cutside of ‘Boundary street.” the eapital fer which we mederns and not the forefathers are responsib! shall develop as a harmonious and credit- able part of the enlarged city, preserv- ing. as far as practicable in the street plan ficent distances” the worid- action of the capital. But no fn of any sort does or should development on a financial basis virtue of which the nation repudiates in respect to more than half of the federal district the policy under which alone that magnificent city plan has been realized in the original city. The new Wash- ington should be worthy of the old Washington, but Washingtonians will not invite municipal and” individual bank- ruptcy in order to make it so. So far as the street plan of the nation’s capital is to be extended on a naticnal scale the na- Uon m participate in the cost and the continuing responsibility. The Board of Trade, which was insiru- mental in securing the original legislation, will undoubtedly at a ve ‘y early date at- tack the ditfienlt and delicate problem of st i such amend ts as will enable the act to stand the critical ins pection of oth Congress and the people of this com- The Beard is not responsible for al defects of this legislation. The objectionable provisions were in- ? and inststed upon by the House of Representatives, ard 1 Star protested them from the very moment of their miroduction. The Board of Trade in Y utterance cercerning the highw it beceme law bas recognized the me st sert &guinst Its deciaration in -t extension “that pro- tribution by the national a1 toward all of these improve- witheut exception is a vital feature »pos ation” indicates its esent polic: It has of other r it appointed a ee to report “such amend- s in their opinion should be mac the inequalities of the highway act” and to consider the subject “of a more practical and conservative plan for the purpose of carrying said act (after amendment) into execution.” Decisions’ of the courts and verdicts by juries have now so cleared the atmosphere that this com- mittee ready to make its report as the iS uf speedy action by the Board of Trade ba: pointed out, the Board has hitherto led to public sentiment in its action refusal to act in the matter; and every 1 enizen will aid to remove obstacles and em rassments from tae Board's ap- ach to the consid ation of a very im- and difficult subject, and will hope the very wisest decision may be confermity both with local and 1 interests. ——__~e«e Brigadier General Harries. The President's selection of Major George H th commander of the al Guard is to be commend- y from every point of vi ngratulates the Guard upon this appointment, which should operate to ma‘ntain the high standard of efficiency that was secured by virtue of the efforts of the late Gen. Ordway. Between the former commander and the new there existed the closest sympathy, and the sof the man who is now so sincerely mourned by all Washington are in safe hands. Major Harries has demonstrated nis fitness fer positions of honor and trust in many directions. His long and faithful service with The Star brought him in close contact with many local interests. His servi with the Metropelitan raiiroad suve him a high stanuing in the business community, and his recent selection secretary of the Board of Trade was a just recognition of his personal worth and his superior qualities as an administrative off cer hat he will carry all good tr to the command of the District militia as cer tain as that he will enlist from of his the fullest moment al serv sy co-operation officer im tnat organization. soldier and wee A Cana in some pert declares that laces oysters grow on trees. He doubtiess belongs to the class of Britons » would have the worid believe that the sent meihuds of seal-killing ought not to be restrained. ———+ ¢ 2 —____ Cuba would be less cuspicious if Spain had more experience in supervising auton- omi see Liberal Library Appropriations. The ap rop iations committee of the House should not negiect its opportunity to give the new Kbrary an ample equipment of funds to enable ‘t to start its work ade- quately. The enterprise is a great one and deserves liberal treatment. The funds now at the disposal of the librarian for the fur- rishing of the splendid new book-house, for the hiring of sufficient messengers and laborers for the performance of the routine details of the work, for the purchase of new books ard other additions to the collection are wholly inadequate, while all such ob- jects are absolutely essential to ‘the up- building of the library on the scale that has been established for it in the erection of its palatial home. Congress has set the pace and should keep to it until the re- sults are definitely attained. In proportion to the benefits the nation will derive from such an equipment, prac- tical and moral, the most liberal Tesponse to the ibrarian’s estimates would stand,as & good investment. Less than a generous treatment of the library now, at this stage in tts history, when it-is ready to spring into a usefulness that it has never before attained, would be worse than economy. it would be miserly. It would be short-, sighted, for it would reduce to a minimum the many-sided income that the govern- ment is entitle to receive from its outlay on the costly new Hbrary building. Under such circumstances {t is aitogether probable that the committees and after them the houses will deal with the establishment in a spirit of appreciation @f the opportunities it offers for expansion and development un- der a fostering system of wisely Hberal ap- propriations. While the various projects for the equip- ment of the institution are under considera- tion sight must not be lost of the practical necessity of providing a fund for the open- ing of the library at night. The building itself is furnished with ample lighting factlt- ties and all that is needed to give the peo- ple access to the books at a time when most of them are able to avail themselves Thorn confessed that he confided Mrs. Nack’s secret to another person. Such an indiscretion is not compatible with’ the element of affection that must have ex- isted fo impel him to take such desperate measures for the defense of the woman. The motive of revenge attributed to him by his partner in the case is more probable in view of all the circumstances. It permits only one construction, namely that Thorn did the killing. But however the truth may of the privilege is a comparatively smail| be, whoever did the actual killing, it is appropriation for the employment of the necessary attendants during the evening hours. It is believed that from $10,646) to $12,000 a year will suffice for this purpose. The sum seems absurdly small when the benefits that may be bestowed by its means are considered. To many thousands of would-be readers this collection of books is now practically closed. In very many cases these are the men and women who stand In the sorest need of free access to such a store of information and who would appreciate the blessing most fully. The committees will surely give heed to the librarian’s recommendations on this point. ——- 20 —__ ‘The Haitian Episode. ‘The Haitian matter will probably provoke a shrill protest from a certaln class of indi- viduals in this country. Another -case of meddlesomeness will at once be detected. The assertion will be made that the affair, S none of our busi- keeper. She must look out for het if she chooses to put herself in antagonism to Germany, or any T grezt power, that must be her own The United States cannot afford to ‘ampion every little government on this side of the water in difficulties that may arise with governments on the other side. We are not to make ourselves the bully of the western hemisphere. Our sole concern should be with our own business. And so on. It is a glib lecture and always predicated on an extreme and misleading statement of the case. The United States has not, of course, offered to take, and does not contemplate taking, Haiti's quarrel off Haiti's hands. But the friendly concern manifested in the premises is proper and praiseworthy. It is likewise timely. Ger- many as an antagonist is pretty “fresh.” She is prompt and imperious. If she is to be met it must be without delay. Great Britain discovered this in the recent racket in the Transvaal. The German emperor used the cable in that case to assure the Boers of his sympathy. China just now is suffering experience of the fact. Germany, for an offense which China had not the time even to investigate, planted her guns on Chinese territory, and is demanding redress which will give her permanent rights on shore there. She moves with great celerity, and with precious little ceremony, in forwarding her schemes. it was therefore both a prudent and a wise thing for this government to take some notice of Germany's attitude toward Haiti. Germany cannot be permitted either to crush that government for a small of- fonse, or to acquire the island for her own. much may with all propriety be con- ) to her if her demonstration toward Haiti should indicate such severity as she elsewhere. And the best time this polite notice is before German suns have been landed, as in the case of China, and to prevent them from being landed. A notice in time, like a stitch in time, frequently saves a lot of trouble. The ptobability is that no German guns will be landed on Haitian soil. ———__ ++ eo —___ The Teachers Are Coming. Washington has been chosen as the mceting place of the National Educational Association next summer, and now comes the work of preparing for the guests. The competition for the honor of entertaining this large and intelligent body of delegates was sharp, but the capital city possesses so many advantages for such a hering that its claim could not be ignored, and it won on its own merits, without the aid of extraneous off It is, indeed, an ideal place for a meeiing of this description, af- ferding as it does a practically unlimited opportunity to educators to combine their ness with pleasure and profit of a most ting kine A visit to Washington at any season fs a delight, and it is especially so When th s are in leaf and in ftower, when is ripest. It is the hope ne of the educational meeting ‘S new running by the aid of es will be equipped with electricity, the city can amply care for all her visitors without delays or discomforts. The committees in chzrge of the enter- prise at this end of the line may be relied upon to do faithful and complete work in preparation for the convention. Washing- ton has entertained scores and hundreds of annual gatherings of a national charac- ter, and it is no novelty to care for fifteen or twenty thousand visitors at one time. {t has accomplished far greater wonders with ease. The citizens are experienced in this process and have reduced to a mini- mum the labor of preparation. This fact is of material service whenever the capital competes for such honor, for it is coming to be recognized among the men and wo- men who hold annual meetings that Wash- reton knows how to entertain. There is in this case a money guarantee necessary, a large part of which has already been subscribed and the remainder will doubt- less be soon forthcoming. Much credit for securing this convention is due to the lead- ing educators of the city, as well as to the Board of Trade and the active members ot the special committee that had charge of the negotiations. —++e—____ “very now and then a European country Steps ferward and makes it ciear that it will not stand much provocation from any country except Turkey. —— +o It is a pity that Spain can not be con- Vinced that it does not want Cuba by some of the arguments that the anti-annexation- ists apply to Hawaii. ——_+ eo Mr. Platt believes in killing two birds with one stone and securing his vindica- tions at times when his personal inierests are at stake. ———>+s—____ Mt would be « pity to destroy Santa Claus wholiy and leav> the public nothing to thiak about except politics and the Luet- gert case. ve —__- e+ Au Hlogical Motive. Martin Thorn’s account of the Gulden- suppe murder is unsubstantial in one ma- terial point and it will fail to convince the average intelligence that he is guilty cf no more than a mere complicity in the dis- posal of the body of the slaughtered man. According to his account he took ao part whatever in the killing but found Mrs. Nack red-handed. He then helped the woman dispose of the corpse, doing ihis, as he says, solely because of his great love for her. His motive thus appears to have been a des‘re to shield her from the conse- quences of her crime, but Thorn’s later revelations do not bear out this motive. He accounts for the knowledge of the crime enjoyed by the barber Gotha by asserting that he fold Gotha that Mrs. Nack killed Guldensuppe. Gotha swears that Thorn confessed to him that he did the killing himself. Had Thorn loved Mrs. Nack suf- ficiently to enter upon a scheme to protect her from punishment he would sure'y have taken the most obvious course to that end by remaining silent to a babbler about her guilt. It is far mofe probable, as human nature runs, that he would tell of his own crime than of that of the woman whom he Profeases to have loved sufficiently to en- gege in a criminal action. The protection motive was comparatively strong ntil a a plain that both the man and the woman are guilty of a most diabolical crime and deserve the severest punishment. The spectacle they present of accusing each other of the deed of death is one of the most revolting in all the history of =rime. ——_ 0 ___ Mr. Reed prefers Idying down the law to the House of Representatives to practicing. it in New York. ———_++e—_____ Herr Most's protracted silence suggesis that he has found a congenial and hospit- able brewery. ———++o—___ 11 remains at a discount in Dawson y with a heavy premium on canned goods. < + ee SHOOTING STARS. Getting Under Way. “Have you completed your pian for hast- ening the business of the United States Senate?” “Partl: replied the newly elected sen- ator. “I have prepared a speech on the subject which it will take me three days to deliver.” Hard to Tell, “What an eccentric old person Foggs is,” remarked cne young man. “Yes; but he is a great student.” “1 know it. I have never been able to make up my mind whether he is twenty years ahead of the times or twenty years behind the times A Mistake. ‘Too well he compassed what he sought And saw his fondest hopes grow dim; He flattered her until she thought That she was far too good for him. “Folks keep findin’ er heap o’ fault wif dis here life,” said Uncle Eben. “But, jes’ de same, dar’s mighty few ob us dat does'n’ wish dar wus more of it.’ Genuine Affection. “Do you mean to say she asked to buy her a Christmas present quired. “Yes,” replied his wife. “But I thought she was one of your mos- highly esteemed friends?” She is. She thinks so much of me tha‘ she doesn’t want me to have to trudge around shops and worry about what I am going to buy her.” you not he in- The Poem and the Truth. A poet wrote an ode sublime; The muse came willing to his beck. And, best of all, in course of time ‘The publisher wrote out a check. Upon the back, forthwith, he traced His literary signature. The man who sold him fuel placed It in the banker's hands, secure. “This is,” quoth he, “the proper stuff. Its worth is undeniable. Celestial fire is well enough. But coal is more reliable.” ———= «=____ Census and Civil Service, From the Omaba Bee. The preset Congress will make prov for taking the next decennial census it is said that there is likely to be a contest over the question of applying civil®! service rules in the appointment of the. large number of persons who will be em-,| ployed in the work. The enumeration ani. ccmpilation of the census requis several thousand people, and afferds opportunity for supplying political favorites with de- sirable places, which the spoilsmen would be pleased to take advantage of. It is therefore expected that these will make 2 vigorous fight to have appointments in the bureau made independently of civil 5 - rules, and ft is not improbable thz they will be successful. There is, however, a strong sentiment on the other side, led. by some of the ablest statisticians in the country and held by the friends of a scien- tiie census, who insist that the work can- not be properly done if the politicians tate the appointments, since the inevitabl result would be to put a great mi competents into the service. take this view will be able deal of pressure upon Congre: There is a great deal of room for im- provement in the taking of the decennial census, and in order to attain the necded improvement the work must be done by the most capable persons available. No one should be appointed to this service without having passed a thorough exami- nation. The application of civil service rules to this branch of public work is as important and necessary as to any other. —_-—_ ++ =e —___ Shot With Their Own Guns, From the New York Times. . It is a curious feature in the so-called “insurrection” in northwestern india that the English papers agree pretty generally that the tribesmen, who are well armed, get their modern rifles from two sources, first by theft from the arsenals, and second by trade from Birmingham.’ That any large number of guns can be stolen from the army supplies shows at least a defec- tive discipline, but that the Birmingham deaiers have been and still are selling guns to be used in the slaughter of British sol- diers shows a much more serious defect As Lord Salisbury has explicitly stated that the modern English war has purely “‘busi- ness” aims, it would be decent for English- men to refrain from aiding in killing the soldiers who are compelled to clear the way for trade. ———>++e—__ Now, Why is This? From the Leavenworth Thnes, The democratic statesmen will have a hard time, when Congress meets in its regular session in December, in explaining or attempting to explain why it is that our exportations to practically all of the countries which protested against the new tariff have increased under the new law. The thirteen countries which protested against the new law, instead of shutting out our goods in retaliation for the passage of this act, actually increased their pur- chases from us in August and September near 25,000,000 as compared with the cor- responding months of last year under the Wilson law. SO Oo ___— Parables Are Not Statistics. From the Providence Journal. Clergymen often cut a very ridiculous figure when they attempt to discuss poli- tics, and especially when they struggle with statistics. One of them in Washington joyfully informed his hearers on Thanks- giving day that since the inauguration of the republican administration the property values of the country have increased $14,- 000,000,000, ‘This is nearly as much the gain in national wealth during the entire decade following 1880. It would seem that the reverend gentleman might better con- fine himself to interpreting parables than to compiling statistics. ————_>+e—_____ + In the Enemy's Country. From the United States Investor. - It will, perhaps, surprise many of our readers to learn that some western money has recently been seeking employment in eastern business paper. The boot is gener- ally on the other leg, but so great is the abundance of funds in some of the newer portions of the country that the west is actually figuring in the east as a lender. This emphasizes our statement of last week that prosperity is coming to us from the west this year. ————_-+e _____— The Thanksgiving Celebration, From the Scranton Republican. There may be those who would sneer-at the significance of the Thanksgiving cele- bration, but the right-minded cannot. fail to see In it much that is deserving of com- mendation and praise, and better will it be for the American people if they sha!l never cease to honor the goodly custom, now so widespread, of devoting one day in the’ acknowledging their than! ion and harp, year to eir to a wise Creator for His tender mercies to N GIDE S. WILLIAMS. & CO. ) Banis That Cough —-before it gets-a hold on you. /ILLIAMS’ PRUSSIAN OUGH SYRUP is the most e fective CURE for Coughs and olds extant. Only 5c. a bottle. LADIES CHAMOIS VESTS, for weak lungs and to clude cold—$3, $3.25 and ) s ( 3 : ; E WILLIAMS’ (|, Cor. 9th and F Sts. At Bedtime “Ruby” Lager. $3.50, according to size. Per- Temple Drug Store, FCASE OF 24 BOTTI <_0N Y $1. drink a Quiets the nerves. Aids di- gestion. Very delicious. ©7Case of 24 bottles—delivered in unlettered wagons—only $1. Drop pestal or telephone. Washington Brewery Co., 4TH AND F STS. N.E. ‘PHONE 2154. |Jarvis’ Ices ‘and Creams os have that richness and delicious- oo that is found in She Ices “made of — the * 2+ purest, st Ingredients, A biz ** © list of flavors to select from. All 2s ¢ kinds of fancy flavors made to = 2 s'* order. : <s EF Ladies down town shopping * $+ will find our eafe a very pleasant 4% place to take luneheon—everything, lirst class. 426 oth st., Jarvis, ’Phone 1000. t AND CONFECTION nm ——_ —— — = Man Will Be Pleased M@ Java_and. Mocha Coffer—if he will luest coffee that come te 7 Any rea “Maryland Club”: sky, $1 25 q oujoy aAjie to this country. only pund. W, 8. HOOVER, 1417 NEW YORK AVE, norolysrgth aifdiett it for over v snore than JEST sossiple. 5 " sre Willeny ve ead. 48 the-best a a quart. his! to be had. .Dennelly, 14th & [, PPG RGRIIES AT LOWEST PRICES. = no23-£,th.«, 1,20 i Gh 4, |All The Furs We Make! To Order Are Made Of We use no smull pieces nnnants. We use no ONLY fi Saks Fur Co., Cor. 13th and G Streets. no30,t,th, 4,28 MS Ast nr BE FRED ERR Folks Who Should Not Eat rdinary Bread May Eat We prepare it especially for Gluten Peace and Dsspept les. = It ¢ “Ey Delicious Mince and Purap- kin Pies, 20¢. atid 25c. Krafft’s Bakery, ¢o% 1st! st. > no30-t,th,s-20, no dirt, one that to secure ft Pline f jbest ever taken from the earth! Johnson Bros., 1206 F St. 7th st. Lith and D sts. s.w. sts. 13th and Water sts. s.w. “POPULAR PRICES aT ~ 3¢ ‘EVES Pp : ————————— 2 & S? ‘Corn Cure 1 5° ese sold jast lots of it without ad- Ing.. It “advertises itself. Folks “i who once try it—tell their friends about * it “fakes ont hard and soft corns with- out “pain. Only 15c, 3: Rosemary Balm, for the skin.25c. Baynayl’s-Complex’n Cream.18c. Elixiczf Babek, bottle. .... .38c. Stevens’ Pharmacy, COR. 9TH AND PA. AVE. ean Burt's. -UShod¢s of exact fashion, abso- lute “tomfort’ and. unequated » wear, : “Fer Ladies and Men. °3.50, 4.00, 5.00,6.00. All sorts of House Shoes and Sli , in kid, cloth. felt and Pateat Leather of saleion lining pisinly stows,” “ate » Burt's. 1411.F St. Arthur Burt. < WOODWARD *» LOTHROP, toth, rith and F Sts. N. W. Christmas Cards, Booklets, Calendars, Diaries—First Floor. Our Store as You See It Today Is a wonderland of grandeur, beauty and bargains—full of suggestions to gilt gi home and abroad. A vast variet Easy opportunities to sce every ivers. Freshest of eoods from to select from. Many articies and styles not to be found anywhere else. ng. No solicitations to buy. No co . mpulsion to keep after you ha bought if not satisfied. Perfect satisfaction with qualities. Perfect confidence that prices are lowe: We'll engrave free of charge initials on Umbrellas costing fron: 3200 and up; initials on S+ oer Ware and will mark initials or name on ali Leather Goods costing over $1.00. We will also furnish suitable 1 for Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Neckwear and other goods whose gift fitn »Nes would be enhanced thereby. Any purchase, large or small, will be carefully stored and.delivered when it suits you best, up to and in cluding December 24. Whether you intend to buy or tions of our purchasing power in the mark to buyers of the necessit not, dail visits to the store are urged—each day presents new illustra- s of the world and our ability to sav s and luxuries of life. substantial sums of money Our visitors are invited to freely avail of all the conveniences we have provided. Convenient for carriages—the Tenth street entrance. easily accessible by 6 elevators. tore in America today. It covers the sp Plenty of light; plenty of room, unmatched faciliti Out Great New Toy Store Ts not surpassed, if equaled, by any Toy is service — floor and excellent jous fourth and Toys from every Toy center of Europe and America in greater quantities and greater assortment than ever before—and there isn’t a particle of trash in the entire gathering. ‘ Dolls of every good old sort and all the best new kinds. Dolls’ Houses, Dolls’ Furniture, Dolls Dresses, Hats, Caps, Undergarmen order. A feature of our-Toy Stockings, Shoe: Overshoes and Outfittings of all kinds. Store is the classification of Toys—each kind being displayed in a separate sec- Dolls dressed to tion or on a separate counter. You will find this arrangement very helpful in making your selections. You'll save much trouble and annoyance if you do the Toy buying now. A vast, complete and fresh stock to select from. Christmas China. Our present stock of the newest and choicest productions of the best French, German, Austrian and English potteries is an endless gathering of artistic designs, choice and desirable, and early purchasers can now procure dainty Xmas presents at wonderfully moderate prices. Many of the choicest bits are of ofr own exclusive design, and can only be found in our stock. We call especial attention to our showing of faney pieces, which are in one-of-a-kind styles, and cannot be duplicated tater ir the season. Wi Examine the stock and compare the prices with those of former years. ‘|Xmas Dinner Sets. - Ww y call especial attention te our ugnsually com- le assortment of Real China Di Set whic we are now showing in the newest shapes and decorations and. varlons combinations ranging in price from $15.00 to $55.00 the set. Tomorrow, as a special value, we offer 2 casks of new Austrian China Dinner Sets, in new and beautiful de- signs; also new white and gold ef- fects, in complete 100-piece assort- ment, including soup tureen, soup plates, ete., at $18.00 the set. Xmas Tea Sets. Onr line of the Rest Ching Tea Sets ix now com- mupled sand effects, are no more ex- of last year. rus, which are just the 1 igns wanted by our customers. Tomorrow we place on sale fifteen new German China Tea Sets in com- plete 56-piece. assortment and in new designs and new shapes, at the quick- selling price of : $5.00 the set. Others from $2.95 to $12.50 per set. Xmas Game Sets. We have never offered such a rich collection of Game Sets at reason- ble prices as now. Several-new and pretty effects have just been received. We call especial attention to the new and beautiful 13-piece Game Sets, which we are offering at $5.00 the set. Xmas Ice Cream Sets. Our new Ice Cream Sets are ex- quisitely decorated and yet remark- ably low priced. We call especial at- tention to the new decorated Ger- man China Set of 13 pieces, which we offer tomorrow at $2.75 the set. Xmas Fish Sets. Fish Sets make nice presents. We call especial attention to our hand- some new sets purchased for the hol- idays. Tomorrow we offer a new Fish Set, complete in 13-piece assortment, at the low price of $5.00 the set. The dainty designs and colorings, v sh the poorer ps Tomorrow, in Housefurnishin: about sixty-five in all, of -Xmas Cut Glass. Our offering of Cut Glass far excelx anything of j former years We invite attention to th beantifal, lustrous finish and chofce designs of our assware, even though coupled with lower prices than ever possible heretofore. Many of the articles are Lut one-of-a-kind sorts, and w ommend early selections, We offer tomorrow one lot of De- canters with cut neck and cut stop- per, neatly engraved with small Fleur de Lis, at the quick-selling price of $1.00 each. The regular $1.50 kind. re Xmas Chafing Dishes. Ch K Dishes Ki Xmas gifts. Our | line is complete, t attachments and best makes only. We cai only Chafing | Dishes complete with hot water pans. We have made arrangements with one of the best manufacturers of Chafing Dishes by which we are en- abled to offer a perfect Nickel Chaf- ing Dish, complete with nicked hot water pan, nickel stand, nickel finish- ed asbestos lamp (which can be regu- lated to twenty different degrees of heat) at the popular price of $5.00 each, compiete. | Xmas 5 O’clock Tea Kettles. We are careful in onr selection of 5-0'clock Tea Kettles ard carry the best makes only, with stands to match or black wrought-iron stands. We call especial attention to the Brass-finished 5 O'clock Tea Kettle, on brass-finished stand and brass- finished asbestos lamp, at the low price of $1.25 complete. Other styles up to $8.00. Xmas Baskets. No matter what yon want in Basket Ware you will doubt complete Basket Department. ign or Domestic find it in our We are now show- ing onr holiday Baskets and invite an inspection We call especial attention to the unusually fine assortment of Waste Paper Baskets which we are now showing in a variety of colorings and in plain white fancy straws at the popular price of Soc. each. import our China direct, and are therefore able to-offer unique and original designs at very low cost. Xmas Toilet Sets. Our com Toilet Sets to mateh ranges in price from $1.5 . We offer tomorrow one crate of new and daintily decorated Toilgt ets, in choice new shape and five | colorings, in 12-piece assortment, in- cluding extra laege jar, at $7.50 the set. $10.00 used to buy no better. Xmas Lamps. ix beth an A Dest makes ybes in charming effects. | Lamps, ding Lanps, Crystal Lamps, | Tron Lamps, ete. In a vast vardety eautifal eff, The af ent stock | Lamps, new Decorated Porcelain Lamps, in attractive design and shape, and in various colorings, which have never been offered as low as now. $10.00 each. styles from 75) Other each. . to $38.00 © Our Dark Room (in Lamp De- partment) enables us to show you just how the lamps look lighted be- fore you decide—tells you whether the effect is pleasing or otherwise. Xmas Umbrella Jars. We are now showing a larye as- sortment of Umbrella Jars in the newest and best makes, and call es- pecial attention to the Japanese Um- brella Jars richly decorated in gilt, which we are now offering at $2.25 each. od v eh. We are selling Bissell’s best Grand Rapids Carpet Sweepers, complete with the new “cyco” bearing attach-_ ment, at $2.50 each. ¢ Department, we shall place on sale a smail lot, Japanese Bamboo Folding Fire Screens, 33 inches high, and in several odd and pretty designs and colorings, At the unprecedentedly low price of 50c. each. These were bought at auction and cannot be duplicated of an early call. Fifth floor. Colored Petticoats. Never so popular as now. Practi cal, common-sense garments for win Rug Departmen We are just now showing an un. usually choice collection of Foreign | and Domestic Rugs, bought with di ter wear. Reduce the laundry bills | rect reference to the holidays. The wonderfully. Knit Petticoats in a variety of colors. wide, fancy border, crochet edge. 3 50c. each. Wool Knit Petticoats, solid colors, crochet edge— warm and comfortable. . $1.00 each. Black Sateen Petticoats, 3 small ruffles, French back. Soc. each. Black Sateen Petticoats, ambrella shape, Mned with outing cloth, broad flounce, French back. $1.00 each. Roman Strive Petticonts, Hned with cuting ¢loth, deep corded ruffle, French back. : $1.50 each. Black Satcen Petticoats, umbrella shape, lined with percaline or outing cloth, corded fiounce, French back. $2.00 each. Moreen Petticoats, deep ruffle, faced with sateen and bound with vélvet, deep shaped yoke of sateen. Also = new assortment of: Petti- <oats in black and colors, including Satteeri, Mohair, Black or Plaid Moreens, Moire Velours; also Silk | oc‘fenens= = Ov BOS Petticoats in all the newest color ef- ; 4 laid R <$ ‘Second floor. : colorings are verv rich, the designs are artistic and the values are better than ever at the prices. Smyrnas, Wiltons, Moquettes, Rangspur, also Sheep, Goat and Ani- mal Rugs. Special values especially worthy of mention are: White, Black and Gray Goat Rugs, extra good quality. $2.00 each. Fine Combination Fur Rugs, 36x72 inches (1x2 rards) Mned. ys |. choice effects, $3.50 each. Usually $5.00. Rangspur Rugs, in a very attractive line of col- orings and designs— 6x9 _ feet— $8.00. 734x103 feet—$12.00. Q xI2_ feet—$16.00. Also a large line of All-wool Ingrain Art Squares, tn a host of pretty designs and colorings 9x 73 feet— $563. 9x 9 feet— $6.75. Qx10$ feet— $7.88. 9x12 feet— $9.00. 12xI5_feet—$15.00. Special. We offer an entirely new line of best quality Smyrna Rugs, in won- derfully clever copies of the genuine Orintal,at the following prices, which are below the usual: ‘Third floor. WOODWARD & LOTHROP. ae =-hence the importance Special Value in Real Kid Gloves. Tomorrow, we shall place on sale 100 dozen pairs of Women’s 4-buttor Real Kid Gloves, in white, black, pearl, tan and red, with black and self-stitching, at the very specially low price of $1.25 a pair. These Gloves are of our own direct importation, and were ordered espe- cially for the holidays. Placing our order months ago allows us to sell them at the very low price named, which cannot be duplicated today. They are very soft and clastte, shaped and finished in the very best manner, and are perfect fitting An excellent opportunity to sup- ply present and holiday wants. A box with each pair of Gloves. First floor. Children’s Fur Sets. We have purchased especially for the holidays and will have ready for tomorrow a number of Children’s White and Fancy Fur Sets at ex- ceptionally low prices, as follows: Children’s Fine White Angera and Gray Coney Far Sets, lined with satin. $1.25 the set. Regularly $2.00. * Also 50 dozen Women's Fine Black Coney Muffs, lined with satin. 75c- each. Regularly $1.00. 20 Gosen fine French Seal Muffs, eatin lined. $1.50 each. Regularly $2.50. 4 4