Evening Star Newspaper, December 8, 1897, Page 4

+ THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 38, 1597-14 PAGES, THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON. WEDNESDAY. .......December 8, 15: cReSBY Ss. NOY c Editor. e —— THE EVENIN a regular ‘amily Cireulation m the combined cir- lon of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no ecempetitor. €7Im order to avotd del: count of personal absence, The Trading Stamp’s Exit. The decision rendered yesterday by the District Court of Appeals in the trading stamp case destroys an evil which threat- ened the interests of the entire community. The court unanimously ceclares the scheme to be a gift enterprise pure and simple. There is nothing omitted from the decision that might have been desired by the bus- iness men and citizens who felt this pro- fect to be a menace. It is clear, sweeping and conclusive. There being no appeal, the trading stamp dies at once, so far as the District of Columbia is concerned. It may flourish elsewhere, in communities not yet favored with a law such as that which has just intervened to protect the local merchants, but within the limits of the national capital henceforth trade will be allo to continue on legitimate lines of wholesome competition and without the fictitious and ultimately harmful stimulus of lottery features. The advent of the trading stamp project in Washington might have led to serious in the local world of trade commercial iniquities of the been uncovered at an early day by This paper is gratified that its in the premises have been pro- of such g results. The plan tempting on its face, and many = were persuaded, without realiz- consequences, to take part in the When The Star had analyzed ition and had laid bare its exact the outery was for a remedy for Fortunately such a remedy was n@ in the law prohibiting gift enter- edily applied. Hence- » that all such “some- enterprises as the trad- ny and kindred schemes nzichment at the expense of the and citizens will fight shy tive looked ral mer Washington. ——_ ++ = —__ In Front of Congress.” 1 newspaper misses in the mes- Cleveland's “v.gorous handling of * and explains the ¢ifter- stating that front of the Congress, McKinley is behind it.” the “Mr. Cleveland while Mr. That is to s in London ed-tor, Mr. while Mr. McKin was in opinion of this led Congre: shows ne desire to be more than a follower. There i no record to support this ap- of Mr. Cleveland. He did not gress during cither of kis President. He © and course were such as much preduce antagonism. in that agreement. In the opinion ot he strongest men in his party, he “aby advocacy with nan of he et in his co-operation ef Congress eit or absolutely impos- a He w eager always to be “in front of the Congress.” He got so far “in t’ at times that he attempted to ignore spoke of it in terms that were The result was that Congress cordially indorsed but one :hing he ever did, and that was his notice to Eng- land that the Venezuelan matter ated. But all of his recommendations nances—with the single exception “lhe asked for of the purchasing the Sherman act—his effurts to > Gorman-Wiison tariff bill in the every gs such a to the cause por tone make rt nted. neve must be for noth ed, betw had grown to be that very few of the democratic terms at White during the last two years of Mr. ui's oceupancy of It. to be is refore that no trace of this sort of thing congratuiated is address to Congress. It may i as a sign that the old and the order of things is to be revived. It > made possible again for Conzress President to confer together as to the public busin: The President will not lose anything either with Congress or be- fore the country by refusing to spice his deliverances with the mere vigor ui a- tion. He is net comm to ke gest land’ land, wi o it and advise with it. manner may have impr but {t was anything Eng- but successful see ge and District Estimates ° from the erdinary business sagacit » eminent financier who now occupies the post of Secretary of the Treasury. Mr. Gage has achieved too wide and well-founded a rep- uta or common sense in dealing with Public and private interests to err as he has done in treating the District estimates, Secretary 6 It is sury sing to note a He sh have known that a growing child cannot live from year to year in the same sized clothes. The District fs such a child. It is developing in many ways at @ rapid rate, and it needs a constantly ex- pa wardrobe. The District Commis- sicners have cut out a stock of garments suited in size and proportions to their de- veloping youn: at a cost within the family resources, and the Secretary of the Treasury ought to know better than to think that the little one can make a pre- sentable and comfortable appearance next year in frocks that growth has caused to be unduly abbreviated. By all means clothe the District with as much atten- tio: t the p prieties as the parent or guardian clothes himself. >< —___ m of the Court of Appeals yes- hard blow to our trading- d lobby cotemporary, Before signing any receipts for autonomy, a would possibly like to inspect the goods oe Progress in the Far East. Does not this demonstration of Germany fn China increase the necessity for Amert- can control of the Hawglian Islands? Five years ago, when annexation was first brought forward, the argument presented was thal as civilization advanced in the Orient the value of those islands, both frem a commercial and a strategic stand- Foint, would be inestimable to the United States. But at that time civilization seem- ed to be traveling by slow coaches in that quarter of the world. Japan was making progress, but it was not known how much progress. China was nowhere quickening her ail’s pace. And so it was that some of the opponents of annexation could see no ground for early American control, even if it was admitted that some day the Islands might become of importance to us. It seemed to them fanciful to be making cal- cvlations based on the growth of progress in the far East. Since then the whole situation in that qua:ter has undergone a stariling and a radical change. Japan has forged to the front, not only as a political, but as a com- mércial power. She has whipped China with ease in war. She has profited by her triumph in an acquisition of territory, which adds to her importance as a power to Le reckonea with. She has at the same time exposed the full weakness of China, and in doing so incited the cupidity of the great nations of Europe. Russia, Great Britain and Germany are all whetting their appetites for Chinese spoil. They would like to divide tae kingdcm among them, but if that may not with safety at present be attempted, they car at least, after one fashion or another, push commercial schemes very far and strengthen them- selves in that way in the country. This rurpose is very clear. China is absolutely helpless. She must submit to any terms the European powers may chovse to exact. The situation in the far East therefore has in five years been revolutionized. Progress has put on seven-leagued boots and is maxing rapid strides Sleepy Hol- low has becon:e a hive of human industry. Japan is developing a very ambitious man- vfacturing policy, and the growth of Rus- sian and British and German influence in China means a thorouga business awak- ening there. Does not all this affect the value of the- Hawaiian islands? And can the United States afford to ignore it? —\~+e—____ Overhend Wires in the Suburbs. Whatever may be the,law in the case, and whatever may have been the circum- stances surrounding the granting of the permit for the work, the episode about the telephone wires on Wyoming avenue, re- ported in today’s news columns, empha- sizes the absurdity of viewing Florida ave- nue as the rigid boundary of urban condi- tions. There is an evident disposition cn the part of the current-using enterprises to regard the law as licensing acts In the closely built sections just beyond Florida avenue that are illegal within the area of the eriginal city. ‘Boundary sireet’’ bounds nothing but the space within which certain nuisances can not be committed. Were the space beyond unoccupied, or but sparsely settled, and likely to remain so for many Years, this situation might be tolerable, but the case is materially different. The re- sions north of Florida avenue are not only thickly populated but are occupied by some ef Washington's costliest and handsomest residences. In fully a score of places it is impossible to discern the slightest difference between the city and the suburban sid2 of the bounding avenue. If any such differ- exists it is as apt as not to be in favor of the space beyond the boundary. Over- head wires are a nuisance anywhere. They are an especial nuisance and menace within spaces occupied by people. They must be excluded without discrimination from the city of Washington and in the iegisiation that it is hoped will be enacted this winter to bury all the wires there should be no line drawn to distinguish between sections of the occupied part of the District. Wher- ever the line may hereafter be drawn be- yond which overhead wires may be erected, it is certain that it is now improperly lo- cated. There should be no poles and wires in front of the residences in the popuious suburbs if there are to be none before the houses in the heart of the city. is gratifying to note © renews the recommendations of his decessor that the long-needed Hall of ecords for the storage of miscellaneous documents not in immediate use by the de- partments should be constructed without delay. ‘This proposed building wiil relieve the government machinery of much clog- ging material. It will make available for profitable purposes of administrative work thousands of cubic yards of space in the now intolerably crowded and will at the same time remove to a place of far greater security many tons of papcrs that cennot in safety be destroyed. The hall of records project has received the approval of many authorities and has been post- poned from session to session on the sole ground of economy, while the problems that give rise to its need are yearly grow- ing greater. The government can well af- ford to omit from the list of public build- ings this year, if economy is to be the ruling order of the session, some post office structure in an obscure town or a court house here or there, in order to afford the ppropriation sufficient for the erection of a structure suitable in plan and design for the purpose of storing the government's archives. Such a building ought to be more than a mere warehouse. It should be a substantial, permanent affair, of dignified design and good materials, well located so that it may be ornamental and a part of the general scheme of improving the capital. It should at the same time be ready of access, and therefore conveniently central. Less than this will be beneath the dignity of the nation. —___ + += ___ The Cry of “Fire!” A thoughtless person the other night cried “fire in a crowded store in this city and caused a panic that nearly resulted fatally for some persons. Recently several fire alarms have been turned in without the least cause and the department has been put to considerable trouble in answer- ing these useless calls. Promptness in giv- ing alarms of any kind is most commenda- Ie but there is such a thing as too much haste. The first minutes at a fire are in- valuable and doubtless many thousands ot dollars in value and perhaps many lives are annually saved by the coolness of per- sons who are quick to see real danger and to summon help. There is more excuse for him who calls the engines without actual ;need than for him who, in a crowd, gives that terrifying cry of ‘fire!’ The latter per- son deserves severe punishment whenever detected. Theater panics are sometimes started In this manner for no cause what- ever. Lives have been crushed out by wholesale through the excitement of a rat- tlebrain. —_ + ¢ + _____ There is satisfaction in knowing that the passing of the trading stamp does not prevent a merchant who desires to give a customer more for his money from doing so in the most direct and practical man- ner. that Secretary —_+ + e—___ The fish commission will in order to get certain information turn loose a large num- ber of codfish wearing metal tags. This will prevent the summer canine from feel- ing that he is discriminated against. —___-+ «+ ____ Mr. Croker does not have to celebrate the realization of “Greater New York.” His feelings in the matter can be taken for granted. ———_+ ++ —____ Perhaps it is a fortunate thing for the peace of Europe that the people of Haiti are rot Mohammedans. > ¢=_____ Mr. Grosvenor is a civil service reformer of the hcmeopathic school, ——__+ ++—_____ The Nicaragua Canal Commission. The business which the Nicaragua canal commission, now getting out cn its errand, has in hand is of great interest in this country, and the commission's report, when received, will be carefully considered by Congress. The investigation is to be as thorough as can be made. Rear Admiral Walker expects the work ‘to consume three months of time. This will fix the commis- sion’s retura sometime in the early spring, but as to how soon thereafter its report to Congress may be expected is an open ques- tion. it is in every way important that, before it commits Itself by legislative action as to details, this government should possess the fullest and the latest information as to every point of value connected with the canal project. There is already asreoment | Hee in this country as to the general features of the question. A canal across Nicaragua seems to be both a certainty and a neces- sity. The growing commerce of the world and the growing navies of the world alike demand that the cut be made. And the canal once in operation will be one of very considerable moment to the world. But, although of such world-wide consequence, it should be and must be under the control of this government. That is the ascer- tained and oft-repeated sentiment of the American people, and that explains the in- terest which Congress manifests in the subject. Matters have become somewhat confused and complicated by reason of the failure of some work on this project undertaken by private enterprise. Questions have been Taised as to how far that work has been prosecuted, what the value of it is, what the rights are of the company which exe- cuted it, and so forth. The present status of Nicaragua's concession has likewise been the subject of some discussion. All of this is pertinent enough at this time, and prop- erly a part of the inquiry as to what may be necessary to put the canal project in proper shape for governmental ald. Congress and the country will demand, too, something definite on the subject of the total cost of the enterprise. Hitherto estimates on this point hawe varied con- siderably. It is a genuinely big thing, and if the government is going into it, an ap- proximately correct statement of how much money will be necessary should be forth- coming. ——_—+ + + ____ Secretary Alger's remark that he would consider 2. reprimand like that received by Captain Lovering worse than the loss of an arm recalls the fact that the captain's disposition does not appear to be of the sensitive sort that would smart under mere reproof. ——+2—____ The Spanish government, judging by its own experience, takes it for granted that this administration is compelled to say more than it really feels in order to satisfy popular sentiment. It is not an altogether safe assumpiion. —_++2—____ While the plans for autonomy are ad- mirable, Cubans seem to fear that its com- Fletion, like that of the new post office, Is a matter of nebulous futurity. ————+ +s—___ China's willingness and ample ability to Pay for peace may tempt some unprinci- pled nation to make it the victim of some- thing very like a swindle. SHOOTING STARS. “One ‘cr de troubles "bout dishere life,” said Uncle Eben, “is dat by de time a man hab a r dat he orter learn iy “How did Flimgilt get rich “By his shrewd speculatio: “And how did Fucash happen to lose his hittie property “Oh, he went and dabbled in stocks.” Unhappy. Sad is that man’s perverted way Who for indignant moods was born; You try to throw him a bouquet But he will always grab the thorn, The Danger. “No,” said the confident youth, “I shall rot trudge along in the beaten track. I shall not devote my mind to hum-drum duty.” “What are you going to do?” asked Sen- ator Sorghum. "m going to strike away from the beaten path. I'm going to leave foot- prints on the sands of time.” “Well, you want to be careful.” “I have energy and ability.” “Yes, but you want to be careful, tov. Trying to leave footprints on the sands of time has been the cause of a lot of peo- ple’s getting stuck in the mud.” A Phrase That Fascinated. After a long period of silence, Meandering Mike raised himself on one elbow, pushed the hay from in front of his face, and in a matter-of-fact tone said: “Hooray!” “What's de matter wit yer?” Plodding Pete. “I've been intendin’ to do dis fur a long time. An’ I come to de conclusion dat dere Was no use o’ puttin’ it off no longer. It's a debt of gratitude ter a great man, an’ I'm goin’ ter pay up. Hooray.” “But who are you hoorayin’ fur?’ “Speaker Reed.” “But he never done nothin’ fur you.” Not personally. But he expressed my feelin’s. I understand he’s de man dat come out flat-fcoted fur a do-nothin’policy.” inquired Typographic. That history itself repeats Has very oft been stated; And by the great men gathered now It will be punctuated. Some are of the inquiring sort; Their queries help the nation. In grim array they seem to stand, Points of interrogation. While others of some new surprise To thrill us are the framers; And, in the parlance of the shop, Would rank as the “exclaimers.” And many, useful in their way, And prized, It seems, quite dearly, As ditto marks appear to stand, For repetition merely. —~-+s+—___ After a Year of Annexation. From the Boston Journal. American public opinion is right in tak- ing littie heed of the plea that a people who have subdued a continent do not know enough to rule a petty archipelago with a tctal area scareely equal to the small state of Connecticut. That Hawali lies not con- Uguous, but across 2,100 miles of sea, is an imaginative and rot a real objection. Within the first year of annexation a tele- graph cable will span the gap, and swift mail steamers can cross it in less time than it took seventy years ago to travel from New York to Boston—in about the time it takes today to go by swift express from New Yerk to San Francisco. ———_++s—___ Are We Sufficient Unto Ourselves? From the San Francisco Examiner. Commerce brings us many things pleasant to have, but if our ports were closed we should ‘still have all we could eat and plenty to wear. But commerce is a neces- sity of most of the European nations. Block the ports of England, and some millions of British men and women must &o with empty stomachs. The nations of the continent are not quite so dependent, but loss of trade means privation and suf- fering to their people. It 1s Europe and not the United States that need face the future with anxious eyes. —_—___ss____ Christening Battle Ships. From the Boston Herald, ‘fhe Kentucky battle ship christening in- cident appears to Le closed. A few more such disturbances as that which has arisen over the christening of this battle ship, however, will be apt to raise the question as to whether the custom wouki not be ™more honored in the breach than in the observance. —_+--______ Extent of the Casualties. From the Atlanta Constitution. The rew German ambassador at Wash- ington says the Emperor William “is one of the most pacific rulers in the world.” Certainly. The only damage he has done is to slap a young naval officer and cause him to commit suicide. Up to date, that is the extent of his war record. —————--—— A Girl's Education. From the Mimneapolis Times, Our Minnesota Agricultural School teaches our girls how to sow wheat, but how many of them know how to sew a cotton patch? Lal Beveridge’s, 1215 F St. Inexpensive Yet Beautiful ifts for Xmas tBeveridge’s. We ordering our holi- day goods, we . made special effort to select a great variety of inexpensive articles—which, on account of their beauty and usefulness, would be worthy of a place here. These are just a few ex- amples in Sterling Silver and Cut Glass: 75c. BON BON SPOONS........-++ $1.00 SUGAR SPOONS, gilt bowls... BON BON TONGS.......+0+-+ $1.25 $1.00 i i PICKLE FORKS.......... sees : OLIVE SPOONS, gilt bowls... $1.00 oe Sein $1.25 COLD CREAM Cut Glass MUFFINIERE.. 50c. up Cut Giass vixecar gorrixs $1 up _ $l up EVER before were we so well prepared to meet the demands of holiday shop- pers. Never before have we been able to show so many varieties—such beautiful orna- mentations—in Richly Deco- rated China, Rich Cut Glass, Sterling Silver Ware, Bric-a- Brac, Lamps and Imported Novelties. And certainly prices have never been so low before. 2 [ee advisability of making Cut Glass OLIV DISHES. Pebbhb brett bbb bbb Xmas _ selections now— when stocks are complete, and we can give our customers every attention—is apparent. Purchases laid aside—and de- livered whenever desired. tr ° iw. Beveridge, = Pottery, Porcelain, Glass, Etc., £1215 F St. & 1214 G St. + = W. H. Martin, z T. C. Dulin, Mai, Managers. #1 * Feb beee eee & bbs EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Holiday House Coats and Gowns. A FEW years back only the rich could afford such things as smoking jackets-=-bath robes--and dressing gowns. Now handsome ones cost so little that they’re no lon- | ger luxuries. Give “him” one for Xmas and you'll please him. for Terry Robes—and handsome pat- terns in Blderdown Gowns, $3.48, $3.98 nnd $4.98 for better grades. $3.48 for Tricot Smoking Jackets—nice fit- ting—well made und unished. $4.48 for Brown, Wine, Myrtle and Blue Tricot Jackets—edges and pockets satin bound —and heavy silk frog. $4.98 for three beautiful styles of Satin- bound Silk-and-wool Jackets, worth $7.50. Eiseman Bros. Cor. 7th and E Sts. N.W. NO BRANCH STORE IN WASHINGTON. . it (Christmas Delicacies At BRYAN’S, Home-made MINCE MEAT -and FRUIT CAKE. fed und Pickled PRUNES—Stuff- PEANUT BUTTER. ‘S—CURRANTS — CIT- HITS —Cookintg Sherry and Brandy—rare old Wines and Liquors. CF Complete line of Gordon & Dilwortby’s Delicious Preserves, Jellies and Fruits. $1413 New York Ave. CHOICE GROCERIES, WINES, ETC. de8-w,f,m,28 ALY Finest quality—lowest _prices— tt MAGRUDER’S. Bar-=le=-Duc Jellies Currant & 9 Strawberry. ‘The most deliciously prepaied and fla- vored Jellies that are known to eplcures. They come to us direct from France—and on account! of the great demand abroad for this deleacy—we were unable to get as large 2 shipment us we wished. ‘So if you want spme—let us have your onder SOON. UWe ‘have beth STRAWBERRY find CURRANT JELLY. ‘We now-have the famous FRANCO- AMERICAN SOUPS in souvenir baskets, JOHN H. MAGRUDER, It Cor. Conn. Ave. and M St. Ss SIR AS How Abou A LAMP dition to any home. We've clal efforta to-sclect an vnusuall; is tractive variety of Lamps for Xmas. We have all the latest designs—beauti- fully ted at, prices that make Lamps economical to buy. decora' J. Cor. 7th - w. Barker, ¢,7", ee CHINA, ETC. Only Choice Meat And Pure Spices In Our Sausage. its whe" tried who've tell C. RAMMLING, de8- Wit 26 : - sole agents for the District. ...........-.-t+++-+eeee eee eeee The Busy Corner, 8th and Market Space. S. Kann,Sons&Co. OUR WHOLE Store fairly sparkles with Christmas thoughts. It's one of the most attractive shopping spots in Washington. In making these Holiday Preparations we’ve not slighted a single being—from the tiny tot to the grand old man or woman we have things to suit and please. BOOKS. We have a complete line of the very newest editions in Juveniles, which are very instructive and 3 also @ choice selection for the more advanced scholars. We have made the prices exceed- jow, and anticipate quite a large trade. 5,000 Doll-shaped Books, with colored illustrations—as many 3 05/25 dilbenent hands oF coon oo cs bac o scans o .. OC. 9c. 10,000 Heavy Board-back Books, large type and clear print; completed with funny short stores for both boys and girls...... Webster’s Cloth-bound Dictionary, pocket edition.......... Oc. _, 2,000 Extra Large Board-back Books, with handsome colored front- ispiece, full of instructive stories for boys and girls—such as “Vacation Time,” “Youth’s Golden Days,” “Children’s Carnival” and 19 scores of others.......52..... ooceses Cc. 1,000 Large Cloth-back Books for Boys, 200 to 300 pages, repre- sented by such titles as “The Boys of the Sierras,” “Through Thick and Thin,” “Stories of the French Revolution” and many others by 39 well-known writers........... Cc. ae 39¢. Handsome Gilt-edge Bibles, Oxford cover, imitation leather board—an elegant present at a little cost Large Cloth-bound Books, with 154 colored photos, size 8x10, ac- companied by a graphic and accurate description of every point 50 Ic ° of interest. Really worth $1.00....... sS5555 355553 Dore’s Bible Gallery, cloth-bound. A complete line of his 48 entire: works:: 5. .-.<5 <6 See S53 555555 5G 555 iC. Grimm’s Household Fairy Tales and Peck’s Bad Boy handsomely bound in cloth.......... see Ss as os ae —world of adventure— Large Cloth-bound Books, with 400 page: wonderful deeds—wonders of the universe. Gems from the 73. best authors—and many other choice selections So 5555 e Extra Large Teachers’ Oxford Bibles, gilt edge and real leather bound; self-pronouncing; large, clear print, on select ivory paper. 5... % $1.39 TOYS —the kind that are indestructible—made of cast and malleable iron, : 89c. 8c. 29. 59c. 79¢. 69c. 79. “ 39c. TIRES. $2.25 TOY DEPARTMENT, 3D FLOOR. NDSOME P. Ni -PLATED SULKY, DRIVER, HORS! RON ICE ¥ WITH L. RON LOADED TRUC PRCIAL PRICE 1.00 IRON HOOK AND LANDER. V LADDERS, BUCKETS AND BELL. OUR PRIC LAR PRIC RGE HORSE A} 1 HORSE AN’ i 20 INCHES LON OUR_ PRICE... LARGE FI z. cee Lo Al NORSES AND RUBS! EXTRA Ld OUR PRICE... 3D FLOOR-WH Holiday Aprons. By ac With such prices as these, we don’t expect to hi Ladies’ White Lawn Aprons, with lace edges.......-..-----10¢. Ladies’ Full-size Indian Linon Aprons, with embroidered and lace *MAMMINGS! ora = ie wile Sacks Ree: | ay Ladies’ India Linon Aprons, in ten different styles, with lace and embroidery inserting, plain heim and tucks, full size. ... 25c. Large Nurses’ Aprons, with deep hem and wide strings, good qual- eee 39c. in embroidery and lace. 5Q¢, Waitress’ Ruffle Bretelle Aprons,with deep hem and wide strings59c. Full line of Fancy Swiss Aprons, beautifully trimmed with lace and ribbon. From. -25c. to 98c. UNBRELLAS. have cornered the U thers xelling umbrella! val count, we have 2.700 Plain and Fancy Aprons. ¢ one left by Christmas eve. brella market with the best Christmas values ever kn put not a house In Washington quotes such . . 26-INCH, MADE WITH PARA s . FUR AND MOTHER OF LAS WERE MADE SELL FOR $1.50. WE BOUGH’ LEr YOU HAVE THEM AT . 75 150 Ladies’ Umbrell_s. MPEP LIN ND THE FID There wh. », WUSIERY. ‘A special purchase of Fine Hosiery at one-half price and less for Xmas presenis. 150 dozen Ladies’ High-class Fancy Lisle Thread Hose, in an im- mense variety of new styles. Worth soc. and 75c......... 25¢. pair Silk Vests. SPECIALS FOR PRESENTS. Ladies’ Low Neck and Sleeveless Silk Vests, in Pink, Sky, Cream and Black. Worth 75c......------ ... 48c. each Holiday Handkerchiefs and Mufflers. Ee A lot of Men’s Handkerchiefs, hemstitched, with silk initials— 10c. each Mufflers. SPECIAL FOR XMAS PRESENTS—Men’s Cream Silk Brocaded Mufflers. Worth 75c.....-.-- 55555 -49c. Men’s Cream Brocaded Silk, Plain and Navy Brocaded, Dots and Rings, on Navy and Black Grounds; Black Brocaded, Black and Navy Brocaded, with White Stripes. Worth $1.25................... 89¢, Plaids, Stripes and Brocades on Diagonals—Silk. Worth S14 -49 NILLINERY. Another big drive in Ostrich Plumes and Tips. ‘The demand for Ostrich Feathers is increasing, and still we are giving the best bargains ever shown in this Special for Thursday’s Sale. 12-inch Black Ostrich Plumes. . 69c. each 14-inch Black Ostrich Plumes. . 98c. each You cannot match this number for less than $1.25 and $1.75 each Small Black Tips, 25c. and 39c. bunch, three in bunch. Small Black Plumes, 15¢., 29c. and 39c. each. Our Line of Millinery is Unsurpassed. CLOVES. loves—It's the right and proper time—lots of Gloves sold during the holiday Ae aod ke * Kil other departments, thie onc bas been well equipped: Men’s Fleece-lined Dogskin Gloves, with either plain or fur tops, 50c. and 98c. Men’s Astrachan Back Gloves, with Mocha and dogskin palm, : Sic. and 98c. Children’s Astrachan Back, with Mocha palms.............50c. Children’s Fleece-lined Fur-top Kid....................... 89¢, Adler’s Dogskin Gloves for men, in all the newest street shades, Perrin’s Gloves for men, the best made. ... -. $1.50 Jouvin’s 4-button Glace for ladies, in all colors and styles. We are $1.50 We make a specialty of our $1.00 Gloves. We have them for walk- ing, driving, cycling, shopping and evening wear, in all colors and styles. Tried on at our risk. Exchanged any time after the holidays if the sizes are not right. S. KANN, SONS & CO., 8th St. and Market Space. “Seventh Street Entrance, Family Shoe Store. EmmonsS. Smith. Four times the space for the display of goods. And that means four times as many goods displayed, for in spite of the great increase of show rooms The Boston Variety Store Is filled from top to bottom with new, fresh and desirable goods just suited to the holiday season. Candy Department. Chocolate Menier, with whipped cream and salted wafers 10c. _ Pure Candies, fresh daily, at spe- cial prices for tomorrow. ~ We guarantee all our confection- ery to be hand-made goods and ab- solutely pure. The quality and flavor are the finest—cannot be duplicated in factory products. Caramels, all flavors, 13c.Ib One-pound boxes of as- Se. Christmas Haberdashery. Neckwear. Our line of Men’s Neckwear for the holidays includes all the newest shapes and most desirable colorings in Puffs, Ascots, Tecks, Four-in- , hands, Imperials, Band Bows and Club Ties. Yeu will find the at ss Suspenders. We place on sule Tow te gree of Panes spenders. in ten different colors. put up ench prir ina fancy box, desizned especially for Xmas iris. ...29¢, Orght to be Soc. AILsilk Suspenders, durable and attract 50c Ive, each putt inn bon 50c. Our price is .. T Suspenders, self-adjusting, everlasting and will not pull off buttons Shirts. — One bundred dozen red coke 1 ee Men's Night Rob » for gifts, Mad of tine muslin a ig trisomy sith em rolders— 75c. & $i watch Woot Halt Hose, medium and heavy Se. 1 Our r stock deserve Ble 18 are not to be mate es up to $2 a garn For The Ladies. _ Holiday Hosiery. _ Fine Hosiery is always acceptable, Our silk goods are the newest pat- terns and colorings. In Black Alsi 1: ma Pure Thread ik . beantiful colori #5 O8c, > “ih$ 1.89 Ladies’ culored to Ladies’ Black Liste pst | pata forsee, re: we Ladies’ Fancy Lisle Hoxe, the 50c. kind 44.C, Children’s 196. Ribbed Mose, To- E—picttonatberrnetieeetens 1 Handkerchiefs. _ The Handkerchief tables are draw- ing cards. The quality may be recognized at a glance. You will find them of every kind and price, and the stock is entirely new and clean. The prettiest handke price are found on our Hi dkerchiefs in fan for men and wemer 19¢. to $2.75 a bo: bor th city at the chiefs t en and ved Hand hiefs, a beau- line Pare Linen Es 25, 35, 50, 75 and 89c. Underwear. dreds of garmevts of usual qual have been put ‘on this table und marked?’ DSC. Rib. bed Vests and Pants toed Bi A3C. xty dozen Ladies’ Vests aud Pants, Misses’ Ribbed Underwear, natural, plain merino Silverware. The quality shel Inge 18a Table Shefie.d Knives. S.ettied Forks. warranted be plated 20 per cent avier than tifal line for Laces, Mi Children’s Koit Underwear. Hun- Ladies’ 50c. Quality Flee: quality, Mined. . 19¢. 4c. to 23c. each. are all of st Rog rs Al wks, fame Se. half dos " r-piat d ‘piated Nut P +. We Hated Nut Picks and Crack in_a satin-lined box. ‘The same set in a satin lined oak box. Jewelry. Solid Gold and Silver and guara ods tu the Intest gold pat eed quality of rns. Jewels... One bu tons Go te; aR 5 Dainty Rolled-plate Scart “9 Solid Gold aud Gold-tilied Scarf Pins, e., We. and $1.9 Don't miss the Russian Brooches at... Lorgnette Chains and roiled plate. Sterling Novelties. Tnitials engraved free of charge and all goods Neely box New Enamel ith sl a Bells. Sterling Shoe Horns, 8 inches long. Sterling Silver Thimbiles. Sterling Silver Seal Sterling Infant Set (comb and brush Umbrellas. You will please any friend with such a gift. On all rae | handles engraving will be done free of charge. wie! Teed a ee geod in Dresden. silver a handles, in black or changeabi: for indies and “tine nataral . aa se D499 Best quality Gloria 26-in. Umbrei ¥ handooms" long Dresden “handles,” gold € 98 enamled 5 a wood 1 98c. Holiday Housefurnishings. Our se-oad floor filled with choice and dainty Bric-a-brac, Table China and new service: for the table. Sliver ware, cut glass and house keeping goods every classiint Standard Incandescent Gas Lamps, Put up in your house, 84c. Premt: Porcelain Dinner 110 pieces, plete, for 12 perons, Sold thewber eg On at $9.98. Here tom rrow. o! . Carlsbad Our recula. price, $19.95. fancy serail Worth $1. ‘Spec. price... A Perfect Elevator Service. Emmons S. Smith, | 705-7-9-11 Penna. Ave.