Evening Star Newspaper, December 9, 1897, Page 4

? 4 THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1897-14 PAGES, THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTC THURSDAY..........December 9, 1897. .Editor. CROSBY S. NOYES. THE EVENING STAR has a regular d permanent Family Circulation ich more tham the combined cir- lation of the other Was ston dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no cempetitor. G7 In order to avoid delays, on ac- baence, lette 1° ot be addressed to any indfvidual connected with the Mice, but simply to THE STAR, or to Editorial Depart- Serious Republican Divisions. On the record made at this session of Congress the republican party must ap- peal to the country in next year’s cam- paigns. If that record is good the party may hope for indorsement at the polls; if not, it may expect to be defeated. What is the present promise? The President in his message recom- mends a step in the direction of currency reform. It is a short step, but, short as it is, there is republican opposition to it in both houses of Congress. It is not opposed in the interests of any other particular measure. Some members of the opposition have measures of their own, but others take the ground simply that nothing can be done at this time, and that therefore even discussion of the subject is useless. A number of prominent republicans are quoted as predicting that nothing will be done. The President very earnestly recommends the ratification of the treaty annexing the Hawaiian islands. A measure of similar import was indorsed by President Harrison, and a good majority of republicans favor the project. But there are some prominent republicans who are opposed to it and there are rumors that they are preparing to make an energetic fight against annexa- tion either by treaty or by resolution of Congress. Success for such opposition is -altogether unlikely, but events are still to disclose the real extent of the republi- ean division on the The President, in point. plain terms, indorses the civil service law. The second day's de- bate in the House brings forward as an opponent of the law a republican member from tke President's own state, whose de- sire to attack the law is so keen that he ignores the subject under debate and pre- cipitates another discussion. His remarks are applauded on the republican side, and of course on the democratic side. He Promises to resume the discussion at the first opportunity, and expresses the opinion that material modifications of the present applicaticn of the law will be secured. The republicans are divided on the sub- ject of Cuba. Some stand with the Pre: dent and urge that a trial be given the Sagasta “reforms.” Others favor action friendly to the insurgents at once. The republican party in Congress, there- fore, is at present divided on every im- portant proposition upon which action is expected by the country. No recommenda- tion by the President is unanimously in- dorsed. Does this argue a do-nothing ses- sion or only such results as carry with them the scars of bitter factional fighting? Does any republican led@er think that his party can carry the next House on any such record as that? It is early yet. The session has but just begun. But factional fighting is something that may not with safety by any party be permitted to go very far. And just now republican divisions are not confined to Congress. In a number of states the sit- uation growing out of faction contests is @ very serious one, threatening permanent injury to the party. There is plenty of work, indeed, for the peacemaker, and the ns would do weil to call him in A do-nothing sion of Congress, and demoralized republican organizations in importa » Will inevitably lead to defeat next year. ——_~+ee_____ Harmonious Rapid Transit. The Cap'tal Traction Company has acted Wisely and in accordance with its custom- ary progressiveness in deciding to equip the 7th street branch with the under- ground ele em as Soon as the other lines have been placed on the same basis. Seventh street is probably as well adapted to the cable service us any street in the city, owing to its straight stretch across and the number of heavy grades in ourse. » cable is an excellent device for hard hauling, especially when there imum of curv Therefore it might been retained on this the road even while the others on the better and more satis- faciory basis of an elec equipment. The compan wever, recognized the evident proprie’ of harmonizing the entire system and t pment of the 7th street line enterpr ng corporation one transportation plants in The city will benefit both ad indirectly from such a change. It is always an advantage for its traction plants to be on the same basis of operation. finest country. With here a cable road, there an under- ground electric ne and on the next street a se car service, the capital is today in a transition stage of development, The tendency {s toward the best there is, and that best has been demonstrated to be the underground eiectric em. In a material way, also. the riding public will be bene- fitted by this change of propelling power, for according to the announced purposes of the comp when the 7th street line has been altered, the cars of that ne will Le run directly to the Zeological Park, and Ferhaps beyond that point, thus avoiding of awkward cnd at times danger- stion at the junction corner at the th street. Thus through transit will take the place of a system of transfers ard the patrons of the road will be bene- fited both in point of time saved and com- fert gained. Long, through runs are infi- nitely better than short trips necessitating frequent transfers, and it is a cause for general congratulation that this wide- awake company has moved along this Iine of development. ——_~- +e It is evident from the latest letter from Mr. Pepper in Havana, printed today, that Captain-General Blanco is making slow progress in the preparation of Cuba for the reception of the reforms. The pacification program does not unroll as smoothly as the government at Madrid seemed to expect. ————~-+—__ The exception of malt liquors from the Prohibition in the Capitol may stimulate Kentucky to invent a corn distillation with foam on the top. —_-e +__ Haiti and Germany. The yielding by Haiti to the demonstra- tien of force by Germany in the matter fn dispute between them was, of course, the only wise thing left her to do in the premises. In the court to which Germany eppealei the case force is the only thing that “goes.” Haiti need not feel humili- led by the result. If the arrest of Herr Lueders was right, or if Haiti in arresting Tim felt that she was acting within the rights of self-respect, her payment of smart money at the mouth of a gun does not change the fact nor discredit her st all. Neither will it encourage Herr Lueders to repeat his offense nor any foreign sub- ject residing in Baiti openly to defy au- thority. A small nation is always at a disadvantage in stch controversies and shculd always remember the fact. A too great aggressiveness on its part toward great powers is calculated to rob it of sympathy. But it is not called upon to be a craven, and there is always something to be gained by a modest assertion of it- self, even if it is unable to maintain itself by force. The part of the United States in the business was well taken. There was never the thought of taking the quarrel off Hai- ti's hands. There would not have been the slightest excuse fer such a thing. This government's sole aspiration was as peace- maker; and it had some success. Its in- fluence, too, counted for much more than appears on the face of things. Germany made no demands for permanent con- cessions of any kind from Haiti. A coaling station somewhere on the island’s coast would probably have figured in the de- mands if tne occasion had been propitious. But the occasion was not propitious. Help- less as Haiti was, she was not as helzless as is China in the matter of territorial rights. Gertaany well understood that she could not force her way on shore there for permanent occupancy and advantage as in China. There is ro Monroe doctrine ap- plying on the other side of the world. A little, or a helpless, nation there becomes the prey of any grasping big nation which can arrange with other big nations the conditiors of its line of attack. That is not possible on this side. The United States is neither a despoiler nor a winker at despoiling, and in taking that position it serves its own honorable ends, while pro- tecting its neighbor: —o+e—____ Librarian Young’s Report. Unusual interest attaches this year to the annual report of the Librarian of Congress because of the fact that it is the first formal statement from Mr. Young and be- cause, too, the library is for the first time in its history in an adequate structure and is believed to be on the threshold of its greatest usefulness to the nation. Mr. Young has written a report that is more than entertaining. It is vatuable in its scholarly tracing of the history of the great collection. It brings to the front the wide possibilities of the library and makes several important suggestions looking to its further development and its greater ser- viceability to the people. Some measures Mr. Young regards as imperative if the full value is to be obtained from the costly housing that has been provided for the books. One of these is the opening of the library at night. The Hbrarian does not look upon this step as merely advisable, but as necessary. His recommendations to that end should result in a speedy response from Congress in the form of an appropria- |- tion that may be available without delay so that the people may reach the books at night this winter. Another recommenda- tion advanced by Mr. Young is worthy of serious attention. This relates to the privilege of taking certain books from the library on deposit of their value, which was discontinued some time ago. Now that order has succeeded comparative chaos in the arrangement of the collection so that the books are readily accessible for ail purposes, they should be placed within the reach of those who can not visit the libra- ry, even at night. Many classes of books can not of course be properly permitted thus to circulate but should be kept for reference purposes yet there are some thousands that could safely be put into the hands of the readers outside of the build- ing other than officials now granted that privilege by law. Mr. Young points out the desirability of endowing the library with a fund for the purchase of books when op- portunity arises for its enrichment. This should be done, as indeed every step should be taken to make this library worthy in every respect of the nation that it repre- sents. —>+e—____ Two Years More for the Railroads. The inter-state commerce commissioners have decided wisely in extending for only two years the period within which the steam railroads of the country must equip their freight cars with safety appliances. The roads asked for five years, an unrea- sonable and unnecessary length of addi- tional time. This would have given them in connection with the original allowance nearly ten years in which to change the fittings of their freight cars, a term out of all logical relationship to the mechanical and financial limitations upon the com- panies. Meanwhile men are being killed by the hundreds yearly solely through the lack of air-brakes, automatic couplers and grab- irons. The commissioners were confronted with the fact that the roads had failed to equip properly fully sixty per cent of their cars, and it was a question whether the best interests of the employes would be pro- tected better by an absolute refusal to ex- tend the time or by the grant of a reason- able extension. The former course would lead to the institution of many embarrass- ing suits in the courts and might also cause an onslaught on Congress to securea repeal of the safety-appliance law. A short ex- tension of the time such as will be granted will probably bring about the desired re- sults with less friction than if the matter had to be taken to court. To the end that the roads may feel the pressure of the Statutory necessities at all times it is wise- ly proposed to require them to make period- ical reports of the progress in equipment. It is to be hoped that no more pleas for further time will be needful. — + > ___ Considering the ample opportunities it has already enjoyed for showing its power, it is not surprising that Spain should find any suggestions that a fair chance be given it to work cut reforms somewhat mystifying. 2 Richard Croker may have made a mis- take in supposing that because David B. Hill has not been among the political en- tries for some time he was allowing him- self to get out of condition. —~+s—___ It seems very difficult for any important question in Congress to escape a proffer of chaperonage from the sugar trust. —~eo—___ There are already prophecies of some friendly speed contests between the Senate and the avenue horse cars. rss __ Rapid Transit for the Anacostia Line. It is refreshing to note that a bill has been introduced in the Senate for the sub- stitution of the underground electric system of rapid transit for the present horse car service on the Anacostia line. The state- ment that the bill was presented “by re- quest” indicates that the corporation itself is willing and perhaps anxious to make the change. Recent events should teach such a lesson to every street railroad owner as te leave no doubt as to the advisability of rapid transit changes at a minimum of de- lay. The Anacostia road is at present the most objectiorable relic of a rapidly dis- appearing idea that the capital endures. The bill that is put forth in its interest appears in its general terms to be satis- factory to the citizens, who demand that all street-car lines that enter the center of the city should be put on the very best pos- sible basis. Anacostia, the railroad com- pany, and the people of Washington are all to be congratulated upon the proposed change. It is to be noted that the present route of the road is followed in the descrip- tion of the course to be pursued in the electrical equipment. This necessarily car- ries the cars over the tracks of the Metro- politan line, already equipped with the underground electric system, and also over the tracks of the Eckington and Belt roads, which it Is promised will soon be in the same condition. Thus it is necessary that care should be taken to insure that what- ever system of underground electric pro- pulsion be adopted by the Anacostia it should be such as will harmonize with these other city lines now or soon to be on a slot-system basis. This suggestion is of moment in view of the experiments now in progress near the Navy Yard with an elec- tric system that would utterly fail to adjust itself to the Metropolitan or the forthcom- ing Capital Traction tracks. It is signifi- cant that no longer is there any question about the troley. The day was, not long ago, when a proposition for electric rapid transit equipment set the community on edge in apprehension lest that dangerous and disfiguring mode of transit should creep into the city. Now the problem seems to have resolved itself into a question between the various styles of underground device for carrying the current. This is a whole- some change. An Indiana clergyman has attracted a great deal of attention by giving up a pen- sion to which he could offer no reasonable claim. There is a beautiful moral sugges- tion in his course for members of some of the royal families in Europe. —>+e—____ China was unable to put Germany off in any way concerning the killing of citizens. The celestials have much to learn from one or two of this country’s steam railway com- panies. . ——_+ ++ ____ Spain will at least absolve this country from blame for the existence of the Carl- ists. —ore—___ SHOOTING STARS, Taking Time by the Forelock. “How are you getting along with your plans for polar exploration?” “First-rate.” ‘completed your arrangements for the trip?” “No. But I have my lecture written.” Each in His Place. All de people can’t be heroes; Gotter take fings as dey come. Some is figgers; some is zeros, Makin’ up de general sum. Her Reason. “Tam told,” said Willie Wishington, “that you never repeat gossip.” “That is true,” replied Miss Cayenne. “What is the use cf wasting my time tell- ing it when I might as well enjoy myself Hstening to it?” The Usual Program. “Drifton is always doing something un- usual.” “He's keeping close to the ordinary course of events,” said the student of medicine. “But he went to seek his fortune in Alas- ka.” “I-know it. First he had the gold fever, and now he’s suffering from a Klondike chill.” Jealous. “Talk about luck!” exclaimed the Span- ish statesman. “See how Germany gets in- sulted by a little country that anybody could overthrow with a sailboat and a pack of firecrackers. I don’t see why we can't do the same “But we have no quarrel with such a country.”” “We might look for one.” “It would cause some criticism.” “I know it. But we need the indemnity.” Grown Practical. He started in with precepts grand And words of intellectual force; On precedent he'd make a stand And with rare knowledge would dis- course. When he had done the best he could The public great would blandly say, “That speech was really very good,” And then forget it all next day. That’s why, in riper wisdom rich, He shuns the lofty and sublime And tells a furny story, which Goes echoing down the halls of time. —~+e—____ The Logic of the Situation. From the Minneapolis Times. The situation of Hawali is peculiar, yet it is the situation of every insular people. Standing alone in the midst of an ocean expanse, Hawaii is at the mercy of any powerful and aggressive navy. It may be at any time involved in trouble as Hayti is with Germany at present. Any greedy and powerful European nation may take possession of it whenever it can find a pre- text for doing so. It must seek an alliance with some power whose interests are iden- tical and whose status among nations is such as to command respect. France has a land grabbing mania and has lately grabbed a great Island kingdom in the In- dian sea. Germany has late begun to re- spond to the colonizing spirit. Japan, it- self a great insular power, is reaching out for new footholds. England is ever ready to hoist its flag wherever there is room to drive a stake. Under such circumstances can we fail to recognize the wisdom of the policy of accepting the offer of Hawali, or shall we leave it to be accepted by some power that has a broader type of states- men? With Hawaii as a territory of the United States, it would be secure from interference or trespass. The prestige of this nation would amply defend the island domain without a naval establishment. It would be a source of strength to us commercially and politically. ‘The group naturally be- longs to the western world. The people who manage its affairs are Americans, a part of us and in sympathy with our po- litical methods and convictions. They rst us in good faith to receive them into our household. If we refuse, we must aban2or all hope of proprietorship in the future. —_~++___. Perching on Her Ribs, From the New York Tribune. One might think China was already a mere carcass from the way the eagles are gathering about it or actually upon it. Russia has practically seized the peninsula of the Regent’s Sword, and now Germany plants her banners upon that of Shan- ‘Tung, so that both sides of the entrance to the Gulf of Pe-Chi-Li and of the ap- proach to Peking Itself bid fair to be in the hands of “foreign devils.” More than that, @ permanent German holding at Kiao-Chau would dominate the whole Yellow Sea and be a formidable menace to Russia’s schemes upon its northern and eastern shores. Even if tne German force is presently withdrawn, and the place restored to China, the in- tegrity of the empire will still have been violated and a precedent set for treating it as so much of the rest of Asia and nearly all of Africa have been treated. Hawaii and the Democracy. From the New York Journal. It is with regret that the Journal notes the practical unanimity of the democrats in the United States Senate in antagonism to the annexation of Hawaii. Thirty out of thirty-four democratic senators oppose an- nexation. Senators Morgan, Pettus, Raw- lins and Turpie make up the democratic roll of honor. Of the republicans in the Senate, forty-two, the full delegation, are for annexation. The democratic party ought not te permit its great rival and antagonist to secure the credit of adding to the territory of the Unit- ed States the garden spot of the Pacific, a group of islands capable of supporting half @ million Americans, not merely in com- fort, but even in comparative luxury. —>+e—_____ Patriotic Friendship fer the Soldier. From the Indianapolis News, Those who denounce fraudulent pensions are not the enemies, but the friends of the soldiers. They would have it so that the receiving of a pension should be conclu- sive evidence that the recipient had ren- dered faithful service to the government in its hour of trial, and that he had, as @ result of that service, lost some of his power to take care of himself, A pension drawn by such a man is an honor—a fitting recognition of his heroic sacrifice. ———_~+e2—__—_. The Danger is in Hefusing. From the Philadelphia Inquirer. y To reject Hawaii is to give it to some Eu- ropean nation. We want the islands and will get them, either by treaty or by act of Congress. Those who fear the future should read the history of our past exten- sions. There is no danger, in refus- ing 80 desirable an acquisition. SHLALAS A AKARLAA SB “Kfthey’reRich’s . shoes they’re proper.” : Ten-two F. For every style other shoe stores carry we can show half a dozen. So much for the variety er * and ~ completeness of our stock, +i Ever stor “hink what it meanis for . Gives you a chance to se- lect just exactly what you want—if not in one style then in another. And nobody cares about wearing shoes two or three seasons out of style—he or she wants footwear up to date — exclusive — stylish — like Rich’s. You'll find us continually showing something new and novel in footwear. Just as fast as new styles come from the hands of the fashion- makers we get them. Christmas is coming on apace—are you thinking of the gifts you’ve to buy? If you wish a pleasing gift for brother or husband come and see these comfortable slippers for lounging and bath. You can’t think of anything more acceptable. And for the feminine mem- bers of the family we have an immense line of house and carriage slippers of every sort. Novelties that you can thank us for—that you will not find elsewhere. B. Rich’s Sons, “High art footwear for the ellte,’* Ten-two F Street. a FEE ERE EEE ERE EE All Our Fur Collarettes REDUCED. What a splendid chance it gives you to buy EXQUISITE GIFTS for Xmas—at but a stall part of their former . G7 Every, READY-MADE FUR GARMENT in our store REDUCED to about HALF PRICE. Bargains galore. SAKS FUR CO., COR. 13TH AND G STREETS. de9-t FEE Oe BF OF FE SE SE BF 88 OF OF OE 8 8 OF 8 8 UE 8 08 OF 88 8 8 08 88 88 88 88 8 08 0 8 8 8 8 8 8 08 OFF 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 U8 U8 8 OF BKK KKK KKK KKK KKK KK KKK KEL EEK KL LLL KLE KEELE SEEK EEE KK EL EE ELE New Mixed Nuts, 9 pounds for $1. Regular 25°. CAL. Egg and Green Gage PLU 1c, sF EE S—only n, 20 JAMS, MAPLE SYRUP, TOPS—95c. doz. “Royal Worcestershire Sauce—for today and tomorrow ONLY--21c. bottle. CFCallfornia Brandy for making Mince Meat and Sauces—50c. pint. J. D. Donnelly, 14th & I, EST GROCERIES AT LOWEST PRICES, no23-th,s,t,1m,20 ee We’re rushed with orders for It's just as we expected. You couldn't help but appreciate the ster- ling good qualt of “Lee” Min Coal! Sul} latrobe or rangi “LEE” here for the be MINE ee" Mine Coal. « “ COAL. Johnson Bros., 1206 F St. 1515 7th st. 14th and D sts. s. 8d and K sts. 13th and Water sts. s deg-16d Paris Fans From $2.50 up. | A direct importation. The latest in size, style and orna- mentation. Real works of Galt & Bro., Jewellers, Silversmiths and Stationers, 1107 Pa. Ave. de9-th,w&tu-28 ini TAT Tet us a have your rr 9 order fe the ndy you'll re- quire for the Xmas Ge Puddings, Fruit Cake and Mince Pies. As with qt. _ all ToKaton products, our Brandy is absolutely pure and cf fine flavor. 75e. quart. Delivered. - Malon Wine & Je: Kal /4& ST-PHONE 998. Gifts for the Fair Sex: Not a bit bard for you men to find de- pirable gifts for the fair sex if you come here. Vell show you gifts that every we would appreciate. These, for in- te educed to... SOS Black, Marten Collarette, with mink tails. ‘Very ‘pretty and stylish. o Other ,grabd, “gift” Fors! i Stinemetz €,,, Furriers and Hatters, 1237 Pa. ave. de0-28d BB RAABAA.ABARABAA, A, my Coffee would satisfy the Sultan of Turkey. This titled connoisseur of coffee—Abdul Hamid— would find every Rarer ct bis favorite drink en- fongetead and shoniders crer aaything ia tees N. H. DUVALL—1923 Pa. Ave. de0-th,s,tu-20 Ae ee ee ae Reeves’ Home-made Mince Pies, Dt SS € » A. WOODWARD *» LOTHROP, Toth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. Christmas Cards, Booklets, Calendars, Diaries—First Floot The Store is Equally Equipped In the substantials for winter wear and houschold use make up the tens of thousands of Christmas Gifts. perfectly appointed stores are filled with gift things, carefully selected for the are lower in price or fuller in value than at any former season. Sixty-nine complete and holidays—and they and the things of beauty and use combined, which go to Shopping here is easy and pleasurable. Plenty of room; plenty of light; increased facilities and conven- iences—rooms for checking packages and wraps, writing rooms, mation, telegraph office, telephone station—all to be freely The store is yours for generous accommodations. rest rooms, retiring rooms, bureau of infor- used by patrons and visitors, The Indians of North America, Although living on the borders of civilization, their productions. Navajo Indian Rugs are w of the Pueblos has no modern suggestions. unique productions of the barbarian. the cultured taste. Our wigwam is growing more popular day by day. Those looking out for odd Xmas gifts find am dian handicraft are found in great variety. little pottery ornaments costing but a few an exceptionally fine display of beautiful In hibition is free and all are welcome. Third floor. Useful Xmas Gifts In Men’s Department. We are showing for the holidays attractive lines of Smoking Jackets, House Coats, Dressing Gowns Bath Robes, Steamer Rugs, Mackintoshes, Neckwear, Hosiery, Gloves for street, dress, drivine, skating, sleighing, etc. Tomorrow, Friday, special holiday sale of our famous Improved Unlaundered Shirts. Made of Wamsutta cotton—cut full in size—set- in linen bosom—flat felled seams—protected but- tonhole at.back of neck—thoroughly stayed and reinforced—short, medium and long sleeves. The best value possible to obtain at the price. 50c. each. 6 for $2.95. 50 dozen Men’s White Shanghai Silk Handkerchiefs, 21 inches square—two sides have selyago—the other two are unhemmed. Importer’s regular price is more than we ask for them. 20c. each. 3 for soc. Mufflers for Men and Women. White Silk Mufflers, in brocade effects, $1.00, $1.50 and.$2.50 each. Black Silk Mufflers in brocaded and twilled effects, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.50 each. Colored Brocaded Silk Muffiers, $1.00, $1.50 to $3.50 each. Fancy Plaids and Striped Muffiers, $1.00, $1.50, $1.75 and up to $4.50 ea. First floor. Men’s Shirts To Measure. Our long experience in Custom Shirt work should be, and is, a guar- antee of excellence of fit, quality of materials and workmanship in the shirts we turn out. Give us a trial if you are not al- ready on our order books. It is surprising how good and how all-round satisfactory a shirt we make at— 6 for $9.00. We make better grades also. We shall take great pleasure in executing any orders with which you may favor us, guaranteeing a perfect fit in every instance. We desire to bring to your notice our line of rTGARTER” SANITARY NATURAL WOOL UNDERWEAR, for which we have the Washing- ys. This famous make of Underwear, tured by the renowned firm of Loeb Brothers, Stuttgart, Germany, supplies a long-felt want for Genuine Sanitary Woolen Underwear at popular price First floor. Holiday Hosiery. Interest centers around the pro- gressive Hosiery Department, be- cause just now, owing to favorable purchases, we are offering exception- ally high values at uncommonly low prices. Specials for Friday are: Women’s Fast Black Cotton Hose, spliced heels and toes, soft and elastic. 20¢. a pair. 6 pairs in box for $1.00. Women's Fancy Boot-pattern and Black Cotton and Lisle Thread Hose, plain and dropstitch, extra fine quality. 5 35¢. a pair. 3 pairs in fancy box for $1.00. ‘Women’s Extra Fine Fast Black Cotton Hose, double soles, high spliced heels—handsome goods. 50c. a pair. 3 pairs in fancy box for $1.25. A full line of Rich Plaid Hose in cotton, lisle and silk plaited. 50c. to $2.00 a pair. Children’s Leggins, in jersey, broadcloth, leather and velveteen. goc. to $3.50 a pair. First floor. Silk Petticoats For Holiday Gifts. We are showing a splendid assort- ment of the rustling sort, in the most fashionable cut, with wide, full flounces that throw out the skirts of the gowns, giving just the proper fullness. Three special values go on sale tomorrow. Women's Changeable and Black Taffeta Petticoats, 12-inch flounce, heavy cords, made strong by sateen facing, bound with velvet, French back. $4.75. Usually $5.50. Women’s Changeable and Striped Taffeta Silk Petticoats, umbrella style, corded ruffie; with dust ruffle, others bound velvet. $6.50. Usually $7.50. Women's Changeable Taffeta Silk Petticoats, In all the latest shades, 15-Inch umbrella flounce, put on with a puff and heading. 2 corded ruffles, protected by dust flounce, stiffened with feather- bone, French back. $10.50. Second floor. Upholstery Department. Nooks and corners filled with fabrics and made-up things for cozy corners and dens; rare bits of stuffs for covering cushions and pillows; novelties and unique effects in Drap- eries, Hangings, etc. Scores of in- expensive stuffs for making up Xmas presents. 1,000 yards 36-inch Figured Denims, in a large line of colorings—our regular 35¢. quality. 18c. a yard. 750 yards 36-inch Cretonne, artistic patterns. 12}c. a yard. 50 pairs Ruffled Muslin Curtains—3 dainty de- signs. some Usually $15.00. in a variety of $1.75 a pair. 500 44 Embroidered Denim Table Covers, fringed—various colorings. 25c. Were 37}c. 100 pairs Tapestry Curtains, fringed top and bottom—6 handsome colorings. $2.50 a pair. 300 pairs fine Oriental Curtains, 50 inches wide, 3 yards long—beautiful designs. $3.75 a pair. 50 fine Sheila Curtafhs, =e colors, top and bottom—exquisite ‘effects. $6.50 a pair. 25 pairs Derby Curtains, solid colors, heavy fringe top and bettem—the best value obtainable, $6.00 a pair. fringed Second floor. A Towel Special. Tomorrow, Friday, 100 dozen fine Hemstitched Huck Towels, warrant- ed all linen, extra size—23x46 inches. 25c. each—$3.00 a dozen. Second floor. Leather Goods. Pocket Books, Card and Letter Cases, Bill Books, Portfolios, Writ- ing Cases, Dressing Cases (fitted), Jewel Cases, Photo Frames, includ- ing many exquisite imported novel- ties, for Holiday Gifts. A NEW FEATURE THIS SEASON PHANT SKIN. Writing Pads, leather corners and backs, as- sorted colors. Is ELE- 35c. each. ‘Writing Pads, sterling silver corners, leather backs, assorted colors. 75c¢. each. Genuine Monkey Skin Combination Pocket Books, sterling silver and gilt mounted, black and tan. $1.00 each. French Purses, in crushed levant and unfinished alligator, gilt and nickel rims. 50c. each. Seal, Crushed Levant and Embossed Leather Pocket Books, kid lined. 25c. each. Combination Pocket Books of morocco, real seal, crushed levant and embossed leather, with and without corner ornaments. 50c. each. First floor. and marked at very moderate prices. We are almost daily adding to the assortment, and offer . Tomorrow, Friday: still retain the primitive methods of the savage. This is seen in yoven today as they were in prehistoric times, and the pottery The more advanced we become the more we appreciate these Their oddity interests as well as educates. Their savage beauty charms It is a regular Happy Hunting Ground. ple scope to suit their taste—queer looking articles of In- There is something to suit the purse of every one, from quaint cents to the bright hued rugs of the Navajo Indians. There is dian Ollas now being sold at half their original price. he ex- | Holiday Furniture. A charming assortment of small furniture in odd and attractive shapes and in one-of-a-kind styles, selected especially for holiday gifts jore Stay imitation polished, with shelf, strongly in solid oak and mahogai made and highly $1.00 each. Jardiniere Stands, oak and imitation mahogany, round top, with lower shelf; strongly made and highly polished. $1.35 each. Jardiniere Stands, in solid oak, b with shelf, suitable for tete-a. polished. autifal desten, 3 highly $2.00 each. Selid Oak or Imitation Mabogany Tables, 20x20, with shelf, brass feet; bighly polished; beautiful design. $2.00 each. Solid Oak and Imitation Mahogany Tables, with shelf, cloverleaf design; strongly made; highly polished. $3.00 each. Selid Oak Tables with shelf, highly polished. Sine 24x24. strongly mnde, This is a very handsome Table, $2.50 each. Some special values in Solid Oak and Imitation Mahogany Rockers. These are goods that cai be duplicated for the price here quoted. ‘They are strongly made, highly finished and of the best clean and fresh stock. Rockers, mahogany, $1.35, $1.45 and $1.95 each. A vast assortment of finer goods, representing values equally as good. Fourtt floor. = in wicker, solid oak and imitation Large Toys. Persons contemplating buying large Toys will find it to their ad- vantage to make selections now, as the stock is replete with every- thing that’s new and fresh. We have a line of large Toys made expressly for our own trade, of su- perior workmanship, strong and durable. Wooden Wagons, strongly made, of best terials, well braced, nuts mortised and set in, $1.00 to $4.50 each. Buckboards, made same as above. $1.95 to $6.50 each. Iron Wagons, fine finish, ma- $1.25 to $2.00 each. Sleds. We have a line of Sleds that is superior to anything ever shown be» fore. Prices range from 2gc. to $10.00 each. Galloping Horses. $2.45 to $6.75 each. Various other sorts of Large Toys —and a Toy Store that hasn't a parallel anywhere. It takes up the great fourth floor, is well lighted, perfectly appointed and is reached by 6 spacious elevators. A model Toy Store. Corset Department. We have just received a new line of French Corsets for street and even- ing wear. Some are made of dainty pink, blue and white silk, and elabor- ately trimmed in lace and ribbon— others are made of coutil and Italian cloth. Among the new shapes is the Girdle Corset. Prices range trom $3.50 to $15.00 a pair. We have also a complete live of Domestic Corsets, comprising the leading makes—W. « R. & . B., Thomson's Glove Fitting, Elite, ete. Prices range from A 50c. to $6.00 a pair. Second floor. Remnants Tomorrow, Friday, as Usual, ing to the store having been given over to the display and sale of Holiday Goods, remnants will not ee atin oP detail This maeics busy business has resulted in the collection of hundreds of usable rem- nants—od bits of Silks, Velvets, Ribbons, Laces which can be made use of for Kmas—one-of-a-kind pieces of China, Bric-a-Brac, Art Glass, etc.—ends of the choicest Dress Goods in | dresses, skirts and waists and children’s frocks. is suitable for women’s Nearly every department in the house will have more or less remnants—and to make a complete clearance of them in a day we have made the prices extraordinarily low. Continuation of Last Friday’s Reduction Sale of Pictures. In connection with our remnants, and for the = Ain of getting much needed space in our Picture De‘ partment for Holiday Goods, we have gone through the picture stock and selected all odds and ends, one- 7 of-a-kind small lots and the like, and shall put them on sale tomorrow, Friday, at such prices as make dis ie and will doubtless clear them out at once. Some of these Pictures are perfect—some a little marred or otherwise defaced—but they are all worth your buying and are genuine bargains. We mention a few of the lots as examples: 2g, nemiions: et were. G0c., T0c., $1.00 and Reduced Reduced to . >| as ptm ce tte, stat wer | a pag, Fes ot, wit, ie, ta om Reduced to 69c. : ‘Reduced to 69c. ‘WOODWARD & LOTHROP. 40 —, gilt, oak, ete., various sizes, NEVER HAVE SUCH VALUES AS THESE BEEN OFFERED IN THIS DEPARTMENT. MANY MORE, JUST AS GOOD, NOT ADVERTISED,