Evening Star Newspaper, December 6, 1897, Page 4

4 THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1897-18 PAGES, Ea THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. MONDAY... . December 6, 1897. CROSBY S. NOYES. editor. SMING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circu! -h wore than the combined cir- of the other Washington As a News and Advertising it has no eomvpetitor. ©7 Im order to avoid dein count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed ed with the = STAR, or to ean Depart. ing to tenor or purpose. The Message. President McKinley's message to Con- ress, submitted today, is brief and to the} point. It is conservative and business-itke, yet vigorous in tone, and commends itself to thinking citizens as a logicai, sensibi® production. Prime interest naturally centers in.what the President has to say on the currency question and on Cuba and Hawan. The President notes that the full vaiue of the Dingley law has not yet been realized but believes that what has already been accomplished by it is assurance of Its time- liness and wisdom. He then proceeds with- out any suggestions of hesitancy or any recognition of difficulties in the way of leg- islation that flay exist on account of the present partisan conditions in Congress, to attack the currency problem. He indicates beyond dispute the need of a revision of the financial system, describing the ent dangers and embarrassments and urging that the time to remedy the existing evils is now, when the government is free from serious troubles. The only premise put forth as a condition antecedent to currency re- form is that the government should enjoy @ revenue equal to all its liabilities. With that assured the President urges thai steps be taken to prevent the process formerly called the “endless chain” of redemption, bringing necessities for bond issues and serving as a constant Irritant to the gov- ernment in its financial operations. The President's pian for curing this con- tinual drain upon the gold reserve Is to hold all notes that may be redeemed In gold and to reissue them only when gold is offered in exchange for them. He sub- mits to Congress the recommendations of the Secretary of the Treasury without com- ment save in two particulars, looking to the enlargement of the volume of national bank notes in circulation. This process would be aided by the fulfillment of the Presi- dent's desire that additional national banks be established in the rural sections of the country, where there is pressing need of more currency. ‘The President assumes that the Hawaiian annexation treaty will be ratified and ex- presses a measure of concern that the suc- ceeding legislation should be carefully <rawn to prevent hasty assimilation and to ensure a wise form of government for the new territory. He shows a friendly con- cern in the welfare of the Nicaragua canal project and indicates that satisfactory prog- s being made in the establishment of procity h other nations under the terms of the tariff law. He reviews the scope of the fur-seal conferences and states that all proper and safe propositions look- ing to the establishment of a system of gen- eral international arbitration will hence- forth receive his constant encouragement. Other features of the message deal spe- cifically but briefly with departmental mat- ters. The President urges, along the tine of the recommendations of the Secretary of the Navy, that the naval facilities be in- creased to keep pace with recent additions to the navy itself and recommends the con- struction of new dry docks. He strongly concurs in the suggestion of the Secretary of the Treasury that attention be paid to the need of better quarantine reguiations in the south and proposes the organization of a national bacteriological commission. The international bimetalic commission is ratulated upon the ability with which rsued its endeavor to secure an agree- ment with the leading nations of Europe locking to a silver coinage system, and the President says that, notwithstanding the failure of the commission to secure an agreement, “it is to be earnestly hoped that their labors may result in an international agreement which will bring about recogni- tion of both gold and silver as money upon such terms and with such safeguards as will cure the use of both metals upon a 's which shall work no injustice to any class of our citizens.” The President adds a good civil service system and promises that he will endeavor at all ‘times to uphold and ex- tend it. He closes his message with a gen- eral admonition to Congress to keep the @ppropriations within the mits of the prop- able revenues of the government. ——- +e ora for the The new police regulation which requires all motor carriages and vehicles drawn by dratt animais to display lighted lamps while in motion between one hour after sunset and one hour before sun rise, on and after the first day of March, next, is one that is hkely to provoke opposition, m certain quarters, but it is one that should be fully and rigidly enforced nevertheless. It is a most salutary measure, directly in the line of insuring the safety of the public, and all good citizens will second the efforts of the authorities in so good a cause, not alone by observing the regulation them- selves, but in seeing that it is observed by others, —e-___ A spirited debate between Senators Mason 1 Hoar would greatly enliven the situa- tion for people who enjoy contrast. ——~+ee The President on Cuba. The greater part of the President's mes- sage No other subject requires so much space fer its elaboration and none will attract so much keen atten- tion. The substance of all that the Presi- dent says is that it is due to the present government of Spain to permit it to justify is efforts to pacify Cuba and to establish @ more generous system of government on the island. On this basis he offers no rec- ommendations looking to immediate action in behalf of the insurgents and to that exteat it is likely that his presentation of the case will disappoint the radical friends of the independence party in the island, who may have hoped fur a suggestion of force from the executive. The President re- views the conditions that have controlled Cuba for many years past and points out the d+plorable state of affairs that calls for a remedy. He denounces the policy of con- centration as “cruel and asserts that it “failed utterly as a war measure.” Indeed, the President warmly insists that “it was not a war measure; it was extermination.” He proceeds to outline the instructions given to Minister Woodferd, looking to tne infor:nation of Spain that the United States felt that the time had come for something definite to be done in Cuba. The tone of these instructions was such that there couid have been no doubt as to the policy of this government to press Spain to acts, yet the matter appears to have beer couched in the most diplomatic language. Spain's answer was beth conciliatory and irritating. It yielded gracefully to the suggestion of this country’s interest in the welfare of the isiand, but the government at Madrid went too far when it suggested that the United States had not lived up to its international obligations in the matter of filibus‘ering. ‘The President properly stamps this assump- tion as unfounded and declares with em- phasis that the United States has done all that could be expected of it to prevent vio- « lations of the international bonds that at Present tie our hands from extending aid to Cuba. The President outlines four possible rem- edies fur the situation, as follows: Recogu: tion of the insurgents as beiligerents; rec- ognition of the independence of Cuda; a neutral intervention to end the war by im- posing rational compromises between the contestants; intervention in favor of one or the other party. He then goes on to discuss at consideraple length the propriety and wisdom of a recognition of the delligerency cf the insurgerts, quoting President Grant to indicate the inadvisability at this time of extending that recognition. He further eutlines the gr: duties that would be impesed upon this country by such an act, requiring it to observe to the letter ail the principles that control a neutral state, and he concludes that this act would redound to the interests rather of Spain than of the insurgents. In rejecting this proposal he int:mates his strong tendency toward a meacure of more practical benefit to the Cubans. The President's conclusion is that inas- much as the Sagasia ministry has at last given evidence of a desire to instituie gen- uine reforms in the island it is the part of discretion for this government to wait a reasonable time to permit the program to Justify itself if possible. It is to be noted that throughout his message the President intimates that results must be had without long delay, and there are several references to the reservation of the right of the exec- utive to act in intervention whenever the best interests of humanity demand. at is also noteworthy that the President strong- ly deprecates the idea of a forcible «nnexa- tion cf Cuba to this country, insisting tnat it would be “an act of cr:m:nal aggression.” In conclusion there appears a note of tirm- ness and a purpose to keep Spain at all times fully aware of the keen interest of this government in Cuba's welfare. ‘The President's closing words on this subject contain a distinct note of warning to the authorities at Madrid: “If it shall hereafter appear a duty im- posed by vur obligations to ourselves, to civilization and humanity to intervene with force, it shall be without fault on our part and only because the necessities for such action will be so clear as to command the support and approval of the civilized world.”” ——___ o-»______ Prompt Consideration of the Treaty. Senator Lodge announces that the immi- gration bill. which stands at the head of the Senate calendar, will not be pressed to obstruct the Hawailan annexation treaty. Mr. Lodge is a friend of both measures, but he recognizes the great importance of the treaty, and he desires to see that dis- posed of promptly and without hindrance. His position in the matter is altogether wise. The treaty should be acted on at as early a day as possible. The country is fully advised on the subject, and so is the Sen- ate. The general proposition has been un- der discussion in the press and elsewhere for nearly five years. Public sentiment is overwheimingly in favor of the treaty. Prompt ratification of the instrument there- fore will not only meet this sentiment, but clear the way in the Senate for other meas- ures calling for attention. The dispatches report the return to this country of the Japanese minister, who is now en route to Washington from San Francisco with special instructions from his government on the subject of this treaty. He announces that Japan is still opposed to annexation, but he gives no new reasons for that attitude. He speaks of Japan's rights in the islanas under treaty, and he announces that if these are not respected trouble will follow annexation. That is a useless announcement. The an- nexation of the islands to the United States comprehends the respecting of all rights— real rights—of whatsoever character that now exist. But If Japan means that she has purposes of her own with regard to the islands with which annexation will in- terfere, then She may not expect serious attention on our part. That admits of no diseussion whatever. —_——_—_++e—____ The Commissioners’ Report. The Commissioners’ annual report, pub- lished today, contains many important recommendations that should find embodi- ment in the form of legislation at this ses- sion of Congress. The projects they urge upon the attention of the houses are all well known and have received full measure of public approval. They all tend to the material betterment of the national capi- tal, and the session's grist of local meas- ures, if ground upon the basis of this docu- ment, will be entirely satisfactory to the citizens of the District. More policemen, better paid firemen, more modern facili- ties for conducting the municipal business, a revision of the license laws, the exten- sion of the civil service law to the District government, the construction and equip- ment of large manual training schools, the extension of.the system of street cleaning by hand, the enactment of a law regulating the system of tax sales, the reclamation of the Eastern branch flats, a scientific inves- tigation into the character of the water supply, the passdge of a law regulating cemeteries, the perfection of the sewer system and the establishment of a more complete system of inspecting food supplies —these are some of the projects that the civilian Commissioners bring to the front, in addition to those that have already been recommended by the Engineer Commis- sioner. The program is long, and is yet capable of completion within a brief period if the houses will but listen to the rea- sons that lie behind each item. The report is eloquent in its demonstration of the in- telligent interest that the Commissioners take in their official duties. —_~+ += ____ Considering the rather ill tempered racket that is being made over the proposed chris- tening of the battle-ship Kentucky, wouldn't it be the better thing to let the vessel quietly slide into the water, without any ceremony at all? That course would be contrary to usage, on such occasions, we know; but so, too, are these unseemly public displays of causeless feminine tem- ber a little out of the common. ———>+es—___ As usual, it will be demonstrated that when a President’s message is under dis- cussion a great dea! depends on the politi- cal belief of the critic. 0 —____ It becomes more and more apparent that from a practical standpoint Andree made a& great mistake in not staying at home and lecturing. at the same time eagerly accept such a chance to participate in a quarrel with her old enemy, especially if such a rup- ture as she hopes to witness between Rus- sia and Germany were the cause. But most important of all is the suggestion now afloat that France has cast longing eyes upon the island of Formosa, which Was ceded to Japan by China as a result of the late war. Japan has had a hard time subauing the island, which is a veri- table hot-bed of rebellion. In fact, about ail that she was granted by China was the Privilege of entering Formosa and pacify- ing it. This has practically been accom- plished, but at such a cost that Japan would never yield possession willingly. To secure Formosa would cost France either a costly war or an extravagant price. Much depends upen the course Russia decides to take im the case. Her power over China is now great and will increase with time, as the transcontinental railway is com- pleted and operated. She can but look with Jealous eyes upon Germany's securing a foot-lold so near the center of her opera- tions on the coast. Two courses are now said to be in contemplation—to oppose Germany's demand and to encourage the Emperor of China to insist upon arbitra- tion and money adjustments, or to enter into a pact with Germany to partition the desirable points along the coast. To such sn enterprise France would provably be ad- mitted as partner. What would Great Brit- ain have to say? It is suggested that she might be appeased Ly the grant of Chinese territory in the vicinity of Hong Kong, without which that port Ia Teally defense- less. The situation is full of the gravest Possibilities of trouble. —~>+e—____ The Star’s Cuban Correspondence. The second letter from Havana from the pen of Mr. Pe,per, The Star's special cor- respondent in Cuba, is published today. It gives further details of the conditions that surround the new captain-general in his efforts to carry out the reform plans of the Sagasta government. According to this let- ter there ts little real progress and little prospect that any material change will soon occur in the state of the island. Mr. Pep- per analyzes the efforts that are being made by the military authorities to dis- integrate the insurrection by tempting in- surgents to lay down their.arms, showing that thus far there has been nothing prac- tical accomplished in this line. He further shows that the work of relieving the suf- ferings of the reconcentrados is progressing but slowly and in some districts the miser- able people are worse off than ever, owing to the incompetence or obstinate neglect of the commanders of provinces and subor- dinate officials. ——_+ = _____ Congress is one of the greatest and most praiseworthy attractions this country has produced. It is to be hoped there will be no further attempts by syndicates to gobble. ————_+ Unless the prospect for harmony in Tam- many politics improves, the turfmen will have to ke content for some time to come with winning one another’s money. oe - The issue of paper money will give Gen- eral Blanco a tempting opportunity to harass the enemy by complicating its cur- rency problems. ———_++e_____ The next time General Weyler has to make a speech the best and most agreeable thing he can do is to learn some of Mr. Depew’s stories. ——>e+e—____ Every man whose business requires book- keeping hopes to see reports of this Con- gress’ prcceedings on the right side of his ledger. ———_- = Bismarck’s resentment of American arro- gance may be due to the feeling that home industries ought to be protected. ——+ e = _-___ SHOOTING STARS. Candor. “This,” remarked the newly elected con- gressman, as he stepped into the Capitol, “is the proudest moment of my life!’ “But you are only getting started,” pro- tested his wife. “That's just it. I'm thinking about the trings Im going to accomplish, instead of the things I tried to do and couldn't.” Spelling Reform. Now many a statesman will expand ~ From cares of grammar free, And gaze upon those letters grand And say “U. S.” spells “me.” The Only One. “I know one man,” said the quiet young weman, “who is listened to with respect by both sides whenever he speaks in Con- gress.” “He must have a lot of influence!” “Lhope he has. He's the chaplain.” “Sometimes,” said Uncle Eben, “dar wculdnt’ be so much objection to a man habbin’ his own opinion ef he didn’t persist in goin’ aroun’ an’ tryin’ ter gib ebry- body else a clear title to it.” The Difference. “It is a great pleasure,” said a congress- man, as he beamed over the big bunch of flowers on his desk, “to be remembered by one’s constituents in this manner.” “But you say you don’t pay any attention “Then why should you not be equally in- different to compliments.” “Young man, there is a great difference. It's a constant temptation to reach for the always convenient brick to throw at a man, whether you really mean it or not. But when you go to the trouble and ex- pense of getting bouquets to throw at hint you are usually pretty much in earnest.” December. “Growed-up folks is hopeful,” Said Pickaninny Jim; “Young ‘uns ain’ de onlies’ ones Dat’s feelin’ right in trim. “Wish foh whut you's needin’; If you ehould git less, You may know dat Santy Claus Done his Iebbel bes’. “Allus hab a double chance Happiness to win; Whut ol’ Sant’ can't do fur us Mebbe Congress kin.” : ——_—_ ~~ oe Canada and the United From the London, Ont., Advertiser. The discussion as.to the best method of settling the difficulties between Canada and the United States continues. It has been suggested by some that the questions in dispute can be best disposed of by a form of reciprocity. Others have held that each question shculd be settled by Staten. Sk aeeEe It is to be assumed that Paris editors who aim at the truth are more successful than they are in aiming at one another. —_+e—_____ A New “Eastern Question.” European statesmen are anxtously watch- ing the development of the latest phase itself. We have learned by experience not of the “Eastern Question.” Germany's re-} to be tco sanguine as to a speedy settle- cent action in China has precipitated a| ment of all questions at issue. But pe- yond all question, the recent conferences between Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Sir Louis Davies and members of the United States administration are calculated to have a good effect. The Canadian statesmen have become personally acquainted with the political leaders at Washington, and the general feeling is that no matter waat may come of the negotiations entered on with regard to the seals of the Pacific ocean, and other matters in dispute, there is a growing disposition toward ‘nterna- tional’ friendliness. This is of some ud- vantage. It must be borne in mind that the duty of the United States government is to loOk well after the interests cf its people in any settlement that may be 2e- vised, just as it is the duty of our Canadian statesmen to see that no legitima-e inter- eat of the people of the dominion is sacri- While not inclined to go into ecatasies over the prospects, we see good evidence that the relations between the two coun- tries are improving. new crisis, involving the international wel- fare of at least six nations, China and Germany, of course, and Russia, France, Englund and Japan, more or less directly. Under such circumstances it is no wonder that grave importance attaches to the news that Russia is buying war stores and that Germany has ordered additional artillery- men and marines to the fleet now in Chi- nese waters. On the action of China's em- Peror and of Russia’s czar much will de- pend. So far as present information is indicative the emperor is indisposed to yield to the excessive demands of Ger- many. It remains to be seen whether Rus- sia will protest against the aggression. In such a protest she would naturally be joined by France, who has a material in- terest in the affair through her posses- sions in the south of China. France would Baum’s, ‘416 7th St. SALE OF COATS & CAPES. As we told you last Friday, the bottom has dropped out of the market, and prices are shattered—especially in Coats and Capes. Note these specials: Ladics’ $6.75 Black Cloth Jackets, per- fect fitting, with fly front, will SiGe ee ». 93.98 avy Blue Tea- Ladies’ $6.50 Black and ver Cloth Jackets, velvet cola fly front, sell tomorrow at. $2.98 25 Ladies’ $6.50 to $8.50 Black Cloth Capes, in plain, braided and fur- trimmed styles, full sweep. Go Choice of Elegant $15, $14, $13.50, $13 temorrow at and $12.50 Jackets, $9.90 Coats, wor 91.25 | | | in smooth kerseys and rough fabrics, the latest styles. ‘8 Eiderdown with angora fur. ‘Trimmed $2. Ony Women's Stylish Fiannelette Wrappers, in this season's most popular style. Worth $1.25. Only... 98c. BAUM’S, it x at Bar-le-Duc JELLIES. One of the most famous delicacies of En- rope. They're prepared in but one place, in nee—which bas 2 very small output.” In spite of the big demand for them— Deen fortunate enough to secure an impo tation. We have t flavors—STRA’ BERRY and CURRANT. But not a great many. Don't wait until the supply is cx- hausted before ordering. JOHN H. MAGRUDER, it Cor. Conn. Ave. and M St. ve 0 , Q ; 0 It Takes Lucca. Olive Oil to Make Delicious Salads. No other ofl has the richness and the yerfect flavor of this faultless Itallan Olive Of. No other oll is so well sulted for all table uses. We Import our OWL direct from Lucca, Ttaly—and bottle here. GUARANTEED PURE. bo ly Qe. for full quart bottles. pints, 50c. W. S. THOMPSON, Q PHARMACIST, 708 15TH STREET. ( det-28d SVSSSSSSSISSS S Be. SDOOOO DOOD QooooOo OOo LD" Painless Extracting, What Is Christmas To a Toothache Sufferer? You can’t be happy with a tooth throbbiag and aching. This fact cannot be dodged. The ache makes that truth evident. Our t is to persuade you to let ug make in other words, make your or no? Evans’ Dental Parlors, 1309 F St. N.W. our Xmas hi i ¥ de6-24d Reeves’ Famous {Chocolates & BonBons —have won on the tre merit of thelr purity and deliciousness the foremost Rann rank amongst candies. Ib, for the finest Candies in the world, A7c. 25c. suet Vewe ve Vw ewe ewvewrre Toilet Articles Make Pleasing Gifts. ‘The new addition to our store now gives ample room to display ont NEW DAY GOODS. Manicure Sets, Toilet Sets, Atomlzers, Brushes and Combs, and all the famous Perfumes are among the late ar- rivals. G7 You'll agree that we've made prices very low—after you've been here. ‘Arlington Drug Store, Cor. Vt. Ave. & H St. let 8 Dagget._ W. W. Kimmel, Late with J. Loulx Loose, desites te nounce to his friends ind the publ that he has opened a Flower Store. for himeelf at 805 Vermont a Arlington Hotel. el Mwvwwewvesverryy ; Pocket Book. What could make a more delightful gift? Only make your choice ‘early, because we have a great run on them about Christmas time. and the pret- tlest ones go first. We have a yory handsome line, with solid sterling silver corners, seal, alligator, Mart monkey, snake skin, etc. $1.25 and $150 shovld he c the prices on them. We are selling them this week a Kmeessi Prompt und neat travk 425 7th 9 Street. repairing. de6-28d GOOD FOR WELL PEOPLE AND SICK ONES Liebig C Ext 235 ig Company Tract of Beef. Thousands of Christmas gifts at Burt’s. Shoes of absolute comfort, exact fashion and unequaled wear. For Ladies and Men. 3.50, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00. Hygienic School Shoes, wa: confortable, Date of sale von” liaiag shows how long they wear. All sorts of Slippers for di = sions or home colufort. “" “Te*# ores _ Burt's, 1411 F St. Arthur Burt. = WOODWARD *» LOTHROP, loth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. Se ee ie Christmas Cards, Booklets, Calendars, Diaries—First Floor. Improved Holiday Appliances For the transaction of our great business mark the Present season, and the greatest business of the year, which comes to us in these days preceding Christmas, will this year be transacted more swiftly, with less fric tion than ever before, and with increased comfort to our patrons. Additional room, greatly increased facili- ties, broadened aisles, enlarged and rearranged departments (kindred goods on the same floor), improved light and ventilation—every facility suggested by experience, close and careful study and watchiul care of our patrons’ interests has been adopted for their service. ; The six spacious and absolutely safe elevators—two of which have ping on the upper floors just as pleasant as on the main floor. No matter how great the Christmas crowds may be it is believed that we them expeditiously and in a manner that cannot be surpassed anywhere. Selections made now will be held as advised, and promptly delivered at the specified time. Silver Ware, Jewelry, Leather Goods, Umbrellas, etc., marked free. Goods boxed or otherwise made more presentable when practicable. Our public is invited to freely avail of all the conveniences we have provided. The Navajo Indian Wigwam Was opened to the public today and met with a hearty welcome. Old and young ly and profitably in study of this vast array of : Navajo and Pueblo Indian Art. This collection was exhibited successfully 53 days in New York city, 24 days in Philadelphia, 21 days at Boston and 75 days at Newport, R. I. It is here now in Washington, and every one should take advantage of the opportunity before it is too late. Part of our third floor has been converted into 4 A Gigantic Den, Stocked With Wonders of Barbaric Beauty, All of Which Are on Free Exhibition and for Sale. This Indian Fairyland ~ ; properly understood. There is a charm about the place; here, there, every- see wonderful speciments of the historically famous Navajo Indian Rugs and Blankets, And at every turn of the eye we are confronted by some relic or curio of Indian beauty or grotesqueness The collection comprises among other things some choice specimens of old-style Navajo Blankets, Navajo Indian Rugs and Robes, Quaint and Curious Pottery, Queer Indian Relics, Flint and Stone Implements, Mexican Iridescent Ware and hundreds of interesting Indian Features. There is also shown some superb Mexican Zarapes of exquisite design and colors, whose gorgeous bauty draws forth admiration from all. No one should fail to visit this Indian Exhibition. It is interesting. It is unique. been recently added—make shop- are fully equipped for serving alike spent hours picasant- Must be seen to be appreciated and where in picturesque confusion we Third floor. Special Sale of Men’s Neckwear. Tuesday morning we shall place on sale, under skylight, near Silk De- partment, 85 dozen Men’s Scarfs, consisting of light and dark effects, in Narrow Tecks and Graduated Four-in-Hands, at 25c. Each. These goods are made of the regu- lar fifty-cent tie silks, but the linings are not quite so fine, and made by a manufacturer of fifty-cent scarfs, who adopted this method of closing out a large collection of short lengths of silks. This offers an excellent opportun- ity for Christmas buying. We'll have more 25c. Ties—but none quite so good. Main floor—under sk: ight. Plen’s Clothing To Order. Snits from $14.00 to $40.00. very best to be We give you the d for the prices. We use tho oughly tested, strictly all-wool cloths, serviceable and sightly trimmings, and guarantee a satis! tory fit—If the garment doesn’t fit, we don’t want you to take it. The risk is all ours. Our $20 00 Lap Seamed, Italian Cloth-lined, Silk Velvet collared Overcoat Ts the very best of its kind, but we want to do stili better and will make to your order, beginning tomorrow, Overcoats from guaranteed _ fast black Kersey—the kind that will not wear rusty— For $16. We are also showing some new Trouserings just from the manufac- turer, which we will make to order for $5.00 and $6.00 a pair. First floor Christmas Handkerchiefs. Handkerchiefs intended for gifts should be all linen. Anything else but linen gets fuzzy and turns yellow after being laundered. Linen is im- proved by laundering. We keep pure linen Handkerchiefs and have no substitute for linen, a..1 oftener than not, our prices are as low or lower than you are usually asked for union or cotton. Tomorrow, Tuesday, these excel- lent values: Men’s All-linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, with % and 1-Inch hems and extra good quality. 12}c. and 18c.; 6 for $1.00. Also Women’s Extra Fine and Sheer All-linen Handkerchiefs. bemstitched and embroidered. em- broidered scailop or edged with lace. Also the dainty new styles, trimmed with footing, point @ Esprit and wide laces. A most unusual velue at 25c. each. Firat floor. The ‘‘Oneita”’ Combination Suit. Drawers and vest in one. This seamless, glove-fitting garment is the ideal underwear for health, comfort and convenience. No buttons down the front of the body. The entire garment is put on through the top like a pair of drawers. It conforms to the figure without folds or creases and the outer dress can be more per- fectly fitted over this than over any other underwear; and smaller corsets can be worn. We show a complete line of the “‘Onefta” Com- bination Suits for women and children, in white, ecru and natural color merino. z é Women’s, 50c. to $1.50 the suit. Children’s, goc. to $1.30 the suit. Also a complete line of the Dr. Denton Sleeping Garments, with feet, for children, 2 to 10 years of age. 50c. to $1.00 each. Also the “Nazareth” Seamless Waist for ehil- Millinery For Evening Wear. Novelties for all fashionable occa- sions and social functions. Bandeaux and Toques, in delicate shades of satin antique—trimmed in Ostrich Tips, Aigrettes and Rich Cut Steel Ornaments. Pompons and Aigrettes in every conceivable shade—for the hair. Flowers in exquisite shades to match evening gowns. Beautiful Rhinestone and Steel Ornaments for the hair. We have a separate section in Millinery Department devoted ex- clusively to this class of goods. Second floor. | Elegant Holiday Gifts. Paris, Berlin and Vienna Novel- ties, including rare and beautiful specimens of our own direct importa- tion and personal selection for Holi- day and Wedding Gifts. Not a few are one-of-a-kind styles, having been made to our order from models of original and exclusive designs, hence not obtainable elsewhere in America. We name in part: Decorated China Bondoir Clocks. Each. : Cut $1.75 to $4.00. $2.75 to $20.00. French Gilt Clocks. Each.. Ansoufa Clocks, 8 day fancy and plain dials, c Gral gong, Each. “$4.25 to SI1.00. Imported Cabinet Size Photo Frames, sin- 25¢ gle and double, colors. Es - ae acd Imported Jeweled Photo Frames. Each... 5OC. Imported Enameled French Phote $1.00. | Frames. Eac sees = Imported Fre designs, cabinet round and oval. Imported Hand-painted Center Pieces for cut flow- $2.25 to $6.00. * $1.00 to $4.00. Notion Department. THE MAGIC GLOVE AND RUSSET SHOE CLEANER-for removing dirt, grease and paint spots from silks, woolen goods and carpets with- out injury. box f DE CAD only cleans the bali Pic 25e. and Svc. bottle These goods are now being dem- onstrated in Notion Department, main floor. A Special in Incandescent Gas Burners. We are selling vast quantities of Incandescent Gas Burners, which, when properly put up, give universal satisfaction, give greater and better light, and at the same time reduce the gas bill. Every Washington gas consumer should equip the home with this great innovation. Electric light is powerful, but the light from an In- candescent Gas Burner is regular and perfect. It used to be expen- sive for the extra parts, but not so now. With our large quantity buy- ing, prices are very low. Extra mantles, only 25c. each. Extra chimneys, only roc. each. Extra shades, only 15c. each. In order to introduce our New “Teutonic” Gas Burner, manufactured by the American In- candescent Gas Lamp Co., we will sell them, complete with chimney, fluted shade, mantle, etc., and send a man to put them up for you, at the exceptionally low price of 75c. Each. Fifth floor. A Toilet Set Special. . Tuesday morning we shall place on sale a lot of Toilet Sets, which are by far the handsomest goods ever offered here or elsewhere for the price. 10 large pieces in very. attractive shape, witir tra and datntily decorated in several ze Special price for the complete . WOODWARD & LOTHROP. Chafing Dishes. Chafing Dishes make excellent Xmas gifts. It pays to get the best makes, especially when they cost you no more than inferior goods. We carry the best makes only and call es- pecial attention to the finish and im- provements of our new Chafing Dishes. The prices range from | $2.25 up. We offer our best 1897 Nickel Chafing Dishes, with nickel hot-water pan, nicke regulating asbes obtain about 20 4 th an extra cont a and wi of heat top pan. where wea nd with ebony. hs hot price for this pet ating Dish $5.00 each. We invite the inspection of Chafing Dish experts Fifth floor. A Book Opportunity. The Rise of the Dutch Republic, by John L. Motley. A new edi made from new plates and just ready. Identical with the copyright edition which has been sold for $4.00; cloth binding, about 1,500 pages, 12 full pages illustrations, 2 volumes, $2.00 the set. on, Basement. Small Furniture. We have jut opened a very large assortment of Small Furniture, in odd and one-of-a-kind pieces, com- prising pretty and artistic shapes, among which are Ladies’ Writing | Desks, Book Cases and Writing Desks combined, Tables, Chairs, Tabourettes, Parlor, Library and A ternoon Tea Tables, Upholstered Chairs, Costumers, etc. These goods were purchased especially for Holi- day and Wedding Gifts, and are marked at popular prices. For tomorrow (Tuesday) we offer some special lots of Tabourettes or Jardiniere Stands; also a manufac- turer’s samples of Reed and Rattan Rockers, at A third less than regular prices. Jardiniere Stands, tabowetie shape, all hard wood. finished in 4 styles—oak, green, imitation cherry and mahogany. Special value, 95c. Tabourette or Jardiniere Stands, with lower shelf, higtly polished—solid oak and tnittation mabogany, Special value, $1.00. Solid Oak and Imitation Mabogany Tables, with k shelf, 3 sizes, beautiful design, highly 16x16—$1.00. 20x20—$1.40. 24x24—$1.90. * ful Tables in fine quartered oak, polished, neat design, brass feet. very Beauti highl; Si Special price, $3.95. Regular value, $5.00. eautiful Quartered Oak Tables. sign, with shelf and drawer, handsome! Special price, $5-00. We also offer a manufac- turer’s sample line of Reed and Rattan Rockers and Chairs, comprising some very hand- some designs, at $3.50 to $10.00 each. Worth regularly one-third more. These Chairs are clean and fresh, well made and finished, and those desiring such goods for holiday gifts will do well to inspect them without delay, as there is but one chair of a pattern. Fourth floor. New White Enameled And Brass Bedsteads. Our present stock is by far the best yet offered by us, and includes the latest designs in the highest grade Baked Enamels and Seamless Tuby- lar Brass. They rarige in price up to $60.00. Three special values for this week are as follows: pace slimes en ny Swng egy ge strongly made, in four sizes—3xG% feet, feet, 4x6% feet, 44x6% feet. Special price, $3.50 each. White Enameled Beds, with brass top rails and cholce de polished . Walue Beds, swell foot, brass rail aizes as above. ed Vi $10.00. eyte $6.