Evening Star Newspaper, December 13, 1897, Page 6

6 THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1897-16 PAGES. THE EVE Bt CROSBY S. NOYES. THE EVENING STAR has a regular d permanent Family Circulation ich more than the combined cir- culation of the other Washington dailies. Medium it has no eempetitor. Im order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should ne to be addressed my indfvidual conneet+id with the ce, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editertal or Buxiness Depart- ments, necording to tenor or purpose. Examples to Be Avoided. In some of the ccmment on the Haitian episode the action of Germany is held up as worthy of American imitation. Every government, it 1s urged, shou!d be »rompt and energeYe in looking after the welfare of its citizens when appealed to from any quarter of the globe where they may hap- pen to be. That policy, it is asserted, ad- hered to from an early day, is at the bot- tom of England's prestige among the pow- ers. Germany is copying England, and the United States should copy The proposition itself is e mently sound. It affords no srounds for dispute. But it cannot be said that the English record which is founded on it is praiseworthy without exception. Engiand’s sensitiveness on the subject of abuse of her citizens is much more easily aroused by a little than by a great power. She does not bristle with indignation e time one of her citizens gets into trouble in a foreign country. It depends very much upon the Particular country. And so it is proving to be with German: Her course in such matters seems to be regulated by the con- dition of the country where the complaint is made. Helpless China is brought to book with @ vengeance, und little Haiti is pushed up against the wall and forced te apologize and pay smart money in a jiffy. But aves anybody believe that if two German missionaries had been mur- dered by i'd tribes in Russia Germany would have moved as she has done in the or that the arrest of a in England would have arance of German war- The United States cannot afford to copy] bad example. She cannot afford to adopt one policy for the weak and another for the strong. She should not appear in blustering mood in any part of the world. Her citizens are ent d to her interest and protection everywhere, and that may a be accorded taem without undue haste or violent umptions that they can never in any circumstances be in the wrong. American citizenship should stand abroad fer the best beh: ; for the observance of the laws applying wherever the citi- zen mz2y w the citizen has met that require t and then has abuses to en TING STAR. | As a News and Advertising ; the danger that the element in the popula. ticn that demands a measure of respect for the day might enter a successful protest, it is safe to assume that in time the walking matches, running matches, eating, fasting, bicycling contests, or what not, would ere new have been extended into fertnight af- fairs, and indeed there is no probable limit to be placed upon the cupidity of-the mana- gers and the folly of the victims and the Patrons. In the case of the latter-day bi- cycling contests, the racers are sustained during the long stretches of the'r extraordi- nary efforts by drugs. Cocaine, with its wonderfully stimulating effect upon the nerves and its ultimately poisonous effect upon the muscles, is administered in large Quantiues and serves to keep the men at work at a tremendous cost.. If the matter only affected the participants the public would have little concern, for the men go into these competitions well aware of their tremendous requirements. But the moral effect upon the people is not safely to be estimated. The argument of public demor- alization logically urged against prize-fight- ing, buil-fighting, chicken-fighting, rat-kill- ing. bear-baiting and other so-called “‘en- tertainmerts” for the delectation of the Public applies equally to a spectacle in which human beings are tortured or are permitted to torture themselves for a pal- try money prize. The entertainment af- forded by such a contest as that which has Just closed is meager save to those who crave the sight of human suffering or en- durance. The element of racing is absent for the casual spectator. The interest is maintained cnly by virtue of the fact that some one of the contestants may at any time succumb to his sufferings, or may be disabled by an accident. The whole affair is a huge money-maker for the benefit of a very few men, and the public pays the price simply because it is thought to be smart and up-to-date to patronize these disgracetul spectacles. New York, how- ever, deserves little sympathy in her pres- ent spasm of virtue, for she neglected the opportunity last year to put an end to the six-day races. Nevertheless, it Is to be hoped that the present effort to suppress such races will succeed. ——__ + « = —___ National Board of Trade. The National Board of Trade, which meets today in this city for its annual ses- sicn, receives its customary hearty wel- come from the citizens of Washington. The board's excellent habit of coming to the capital city for its deliberations has done much to bring cther national organizations to Washington for annual meeting pur- poses, and there are now several that never consider the possibility of assembling else- where. There are good reasons for this course. The presence here of Congress in session is a material attraction for such a body as the National Board of Trade, which is formed to consider topics bearing upon items of national legislation, and whatever influence it brings to bear upon a question of public consequence must be exerted mainly through the two legislative houses. This body has a long and honor- able record. It is composed of representa- tives of trade organizations and commer- complain of need fear that his w his home government. But the United States could not ¢ it a greater mistake than by embarking on a policy of bullying small or defenseless powers. ——- + ee —___ Mexican Enthusiasm for Mr. Bryan. The enthusiasm with which the Mexican people are Mr. Bryan is well de- served. is not only a silver produc- but in actual practice con- business on the basis of silver he net be championed } not case greeting and Mr. Bryan just now the most eminent champion of si! as a money metal in the world. F is weil en- titled therefore to the consideration that is being shown him by those whose interests “he so conspicuously represents. This en- m, there every reason to believe, nue during Mr. Bryan's stay in Wherever he m go the peo- e to give expression to their tion of his services to the silver Bryan is concerned, wilt 1d much more than personai ion at a series of hearty personal eptions and hurried visits here ar ‘e will fill up time. Every- thing will be on dress-parade arrange- ments, and everybody in dress-parade hu- mor, in his honor. He will see the country and the people in holiday attire, so to speak, and if he returns home with a com- paratively rosy picture impressed upon his mind it will be no wonder. When he left the northwest after his stumping tour last year he was persuaded that the entire sec- tion was aflame for him. The votes on election day went by large majorities to Mr. McKinley. Mr. Bryan had formed a stumper’s hurried and misleading estimate of local sentiment. He is quite as likely now to form a stumper’s hurried and mis- leading estimate of conditions in Mexico. A stumper sees everything through a dis- turbed medium. The fact is that Mr. Bryan is not likely to grow as a man of thought until after public interest in his personal presence has somewhat spent itself. He has had no time for rest or reflection since his nomination for the Presidency eighteen months ago. His campaign for that office was in every Way so unusual! that the liveliest interest in the man was everywhere excited. His fol- lowers became more attached to him in de- feat than they had shown themselves to be when counting upon success, and he has been trotting about in response to their invitations pretty much ever since. How much longer this will continu a ques- tion. Mr. Bryan himself seems to enjoy the experien But while it continues the conditions will not be favorable for either inves n of problems or assimilation of and the country may expect aiming variations on the theme Mr. Bryan first attracted na- jon. conclusion: only ent h whic tional at raing to Mr. Brya alization through his d instantly double ons of Mexico’ the cial associations in every section of the country, and includes in its membership the Washington Board of Trade. It is an agency for active endeavor in behalf of projects of national importance, a factor of high potentiality for commercial de- velopment. —— + ee ——__ No Violations of the Organic Act. All propositions, of whatever nature, that tend to infringe upon the basle principle of the law of 1S7S establishing the relations en the District of Columbia and the al government, are to be discouraged and disapproved. The “organic act” must be maintained in its entirety, and the Dis- trict cannot afford at any time to yield in the least in its insistence upon a full en- forcement of the statute in spirit and let- ter. There may be temptations now and then, when Congress halts before making needful appropriations on the customary half-and-half basis, for District officials and citizens to urge that in order to secure the objects in view the District assume all the burden, notwithstanding the equities that demand an equal division of the ex- perse. But not even the most vital necessi- ties should operate to the approval of these suggestions by the Commissioners. There is danger in yielding on little things. Keep the law of 1878 constantly in mind in every department of the local government, whether the police pension fund or any other appropriation is in question. a Cuts in the Appropriations. The legislative appropriation bill, as first framed and laid befors the House, con- tains a material cut from the estimates submitted, amounting to about $700,000, and at the same time makes a reduction of $170,009 from the araounts appropriated for the current fiseal year. Thus is indi- cated a policy of close calculation that is intended to enable the treasury to feel bottom once more: It iz now to be ex- pected that similar cuts will be made in al! the bills that are amenable to this process. The President sounded a note of werning against extravagance in his mes- sage and the leaders of the republican side cf the House have since joined with him in an effort to restore the balance on the treasury books to the right sife of the account. The hope is that no material in- terest will suffer m this reduction of ex- penses. It is fortunate that the cheering Prospects of a prosperous year, both for the country and the government, do not tempt the framers of the budgets in the lewer house to flights of extravagance. ———++e—____ The manner in which New Yorkers be- «come virtuously indignant concerning the six- bicycle race after it is all over cennot fail to remind many peeple of the sentiment created by the recent election in that city. —_——+e+____ One of the mest uncomfortable things that could happen to General Weyler would be to find himself in a position to personally conduct the active antagonism to the United States which he recommends. ——- +> —___ The attention which some of our poli- s of the world. No won iad to see him and makes much of nim. see Ss a threatening possibility that Mr. Bryan may capture the silver-pro- ducing vote of Mexico. see —____ Six-Day Bicycle Races. New York has just passed through another six-day bicycle race, has exper- ienced agonies of sympathy for the suffer- €rs on the track and has hailed the winner of the test of e1 durance with loud plaudits. Now follows the inevitable outcry against the brutality of these exhibitions. There seems to be a particularly bitter feeling among the people in the immediate vicinity because of the large number of men who were forced out of the race by the lively pace, and because, too, of the extraordi- nary performance of the leaders. These races are disgraceful and should be pro- hibited by Jaw. They serve no useful pur- pcse and accomplish many harmful results, It is significant that the League of Ameri- can Wheeimen, the central organization of bic: ists in this country, is said to be con- templating action that will prevent such . £entests in the future, save without the Sanction of the leagué, which means a practical black-listirg of every participant. This step should be taken in the interest of wheeling as a sport and. a recreation. Six-day matches cf all kinds have beea in vegue for many years. That period, from Sunday to Sunday, has been chosen doubt-- less because of its avoidance upon the day generally recognized as a day of rest. Were it not for the intervention of Sunday, and ticians devote to ducks is calculated to give the American eagle an occasional much- needed rest —_— + e+ ___ There is very little discouragement in the fuct that the most vigorous objections to the President's message come from abroad. ——__- «= ____. It is a scant but just compliment to say that ex-Queen Liliuokalani’s poetry is bet- ter than her politics. —or+o—____ A Reasonable Delay. Correspondent Pepper, in his latest letter to The Star from Havana, seeks an answer to the question that was propounded ‘in these columns last week, as to how long a trial should be given to the reform program of the Spanish government in Cuba. Mr. Pepper seeks the solution by interviewing representatives of the various classes who now combine to create what might be termed the “situation” in the island. He shows that the planters and merchants of Havana province have agreed generally that the United States will not wait longer than next May before taking active steps toward intervention. The rainy season wili come in May, and that month will probably witness the close of the campaign in the field. By that time, also, the auton- omy scheme will have demonstrated its failure, according to these people, who have little faith in the reform program. On the other hand, the official class, the Spaniards now attempting to uphold the Propositions that come from Madrid, com- placently believe, or profess to believe, that this country will do nothing for another year, arguing that the same chain of cir- | cumstances that enabled Spain to prevent intervention last year will operate now to keep the President and Congress from pre- cipitating a crisis. The ulta-Spanish resi- derts of the capital refuse to believe that the time for intervention will ever come, yet they denounce the United States bit- terly, and declare their readiness to go to war, if need be, to protect the rights of Spain. This attitude indicates their fear that the day of international judgment is relatively near. The insurgents themselves and their ardent sympathizers seem to have agreed upon February as the time when action will be taken by this government in default of genuine performances by Spain in the line of reform. The American resi- dents hold diverse views. From all these estimates it is to be seen that, Cuba and even Spain looks for some action in the way of intervention to stop the war. It is significant that there is little mention of late of such action taking the form of a recognition of the belligerency of the insur- gents. The Cubans look forward confi- dently to an actual recognition of their in- dependence. In the light of this letter it is apparent that while the ‘reasonable time” of trial may be an indefinite term, and while the day of intervention may still be a movable feast in the internatronal calendar, yet there are signs that this day cannot forever be postponed and that even the Spaniards look forward to the time when, the patience of the United States having been utterly exhausted, this govern- ment will take decisive action looking to the settlement of the strife. 0 0 Mr. Grosvenor, in drawing civil service distinctions, shows that his statesmanship is as finely adjustable as his mathematics. —__-¢«—____ Richard Croker seems disposed to remind David B. Hill forcibly of the old motto, “to the victors belong the spoils.” —_+ ++ —_____ In viewing Germany’s performance, Spain's great regret is that President Sam is not Uncle Sam. ————_- ¢-» —____ Some of the news which comes from Cuba appears to be not only “boiled down” but sweetened. | —_++-____ SHOOTING STARS. Art. “I have heard,” said the young woman who is improving her mind, that some- times it requires a great deal of art to succeed in not doing things.” “It does,” replied Senator Sorghum, “‘un- questionably, especially if you are belng paid for them.” Similarity. = Life is oft like a chorus, where sounds w impugn. Make the person who utters them proud- est; Where the people whose notes are the most out of tune With confidence sing them the loudest. Disappointed. “I thought you said I would meet a great travelee?” said the athletic young man who had attended the eaplorer’s reception. “Isn't he here?” inquired the late-comer. “I don’t think so. I haven’t seen any century medals on anybody.” “Did you do anything about that letter from the escaped criminal wio is sick and wants to give himself up?” “Of course,” replied the detective. “You didn’t think we would neglect an important clue like that, did you?" “What steps did you take?” “We ran no risks of letting that fellow fool us again. We sent the letter to.an expert to make sure that the handwriting is his.” A Principle Demonstrated. “I suppose that a six-day bicycle race exemplities the survival of the fittest,” re- marked the off-hand philosopher. “Unquestionably,” replied the practical friend. ‘Those who have intelligence enough to keep cut of it are most likely to live to an advanced age.” A Vindication, When Uncle Jim was runnin’, he promised good an’ strong That if he got to Congress he would push reform along. He told us ’mid the cheerin’ an’ the tossin’ of our hats How he'd make the poor man wealthy an’ denounce the plutocrats. So we voted fur ‘im early an’ we voted fur "im late, "Cause we knowed that he was needed in the councils of the great. We reco’nized his talents, though the scof- fers stood an’ sneered; We waited fur results which re’ly tells, an’ never keered. We saw as plain as day that jes’ the turn- in’ of his hand Would count fur more than speeches in a-runnin’ of the land. He took things calm an’ easy, but the tide begun to turn As soon as he riz up and made a motion to adjourn. An’ now behold the differ’nce! All the mills is openin’ wide 7 Ar’ gold is comin’ over in a leapin’, spark- lin’ tide! ‘We've wheat in superabundance an’ a call fur it abroad! Prosperity 1s bowin’, while the world stops to applaud! An’ no one 1s denyin’ that the praise is due to him; It’s all because we went ahead an’ ‘lected Uncle Jim. ++ ee —____ A Good Example for America. From the New York Evening Post. The following notice appears upon the play bills of the St. James’ Theater in Lon- don: “Mr. George Alexander would respect- fully request those ladies Who frequent the St. James’ Theater intent on viewing the performance to recollect the similar pur- pose in those who sit behind them. If, therefore, every large hat were removed, the lady so doing would confer a gre. benefit on her immediate neighbors.” This would be a good example for New York managers to follow. Nothing is more as- tonishing than the selfish indifference to the rights of others constantly exhibited in the best theaters here by women of good social station, in outward seeming, in the matter of their headgear. It is not only the big hat that is a nuisance, but all lofty arrangements in ribbons and _ feathers. Some of the most conspicuous offenders in this respect are actresses, who, apparently, cannot bear the idea of being less conspicu- cus on one side of the footlights than the ether. At the same time, it should be ac- knowledged gratefully that many of the fair sex now set a civilized example by wearing low head-dresses or none at all. ———~»++e—___ : ‘The Arguments Have Been Heard. From the Chieago Times-Herald. The Senate should confirm the Hawalian annexation treaty at once. As the Presi- dent says, every consideration of dignity and honor requires that action be taken. The Senate should make haste to ratify the treaty, thus insuring early attention to such modification In the domestic laws ‘of' Hawaii as may seem necessary. All the arguments for and against annexation have been heard,-and there is no reason in keep- ing the matter longer in suspense. —~rro—___. A Repetition. From the Hartford Courant. Bonaparte and Wellington are again matched against one another. Mr. Charles J. Bonaparte is counsel for the ‘Baltimore. American” in the Hbel suit which :United States Senator Wellington has brought against the paper. i —— .e The Amende Honorable. From the Richmond ‘Times, Miss Bradley will christen the ship ull right, but it do2s look as if Secretary Herbert should return all that forty-fiv> year-old whisky, barring the nip he gave Grover, who was an innocent Bradbury Mgnufacturer’s Annual Christmas Reduction Sale. : eventngs 9 o'clock. * * Call for as pair eee = nir—the Whir} of Fate-free to all * visitors. We must im) upon our cus- = tomers the’ nerefsity for calling promptly ‘fom the ‘ial piano ber- gains offered) during ‘this.sale. These are the saving chances of a lifetime in Plano buying—and they as long as & shower/on Come in témorrow—a small deposit Nill ‘secure any, instrament you de- + sire. But you must 7 2 Speak: quick! gees Geek {nstraments on payments of * * $150. Knabe. Piano... .. .$35- $300 Chickering Piano..$75. $400 Decker Piano. $1 $175 Estey Organ 7 eee Th en ete a oareles of $ $g8 and $10 monthis + + * last about April °° terms of $300 Steedman & Sons’ Upright.$155 $325 Dunham & Cos Upright.$165, $400 Webster Upright... ..... -$195 $450 Bradbury Upright. ......$215 $1,200 Elegant Bradbury Baby Granids2. =. 05's so te. $550 ¢** These uprights are fully warranted * * * es for ten years—same as if new—and * * handsome stool and. Japanese silk * * scarf is included with each instru- babe ment. FACTORY WARE ROOMS, Bradbury 1225 Pa. Ave, FREEBORN G. SMITH, MFR. W. P. VAN WICKLE, MANAGER. SH ALALAARAAAARAAS ? Prices--But Not 2 2 Quality--Have 2 Been Reduced. It CE dad % Do not make the mistake of thinking % that we have lowered our standard of qual- % ity because prices have been reduced. Our % Ices and Creams will always have finest % % quality to recommend them. 2, 3 AMERICAN CREAMS. % —_vanita—Strawberry Lemon — Chocolate— % Orange—Banana—and Pistach % 1 gallon—one kind in free: $1. % 3 quarts—one kind in freezer. $1.00 % 2 quarts—one kind in freezer. 70 & x %, In bricks—per gallon... ¥ - AMERICAN ICES. % % Orange—Lemon and Plueappl , 1 gallon—cne flavor in freezer. 2 J ‘ 3 quarts—one flavor in freeze %_ 2 quarts—one flavor in freezer. 3 % oz LEAL lespuerioxs % % i % ?Fussell’s,niave % % - ‘ 9N.Y.Av.$ J , Ts Charlotte Hypse, 4c. doz.; 25e. half doz. % daemw5 ae , Cade Cai aks C7 ‘A FE Ue Ue France-American aye in Farity Soup *Baskets. There. are_no finer soups made than the famous FRANCO-ASERICAN SOUPS. ‘They are prepared of the cholecst ingredients— seasoned iy meat toothsome style skilled chefs. Wer baveyall the favorite var tiex—put, wp Th fh bankers i 7 PRENGH PS—filled with Fry's cious CHO ene ad Hon Toons only SB hb. JOHN H, MAGRUDER, 1t__ Cor. Conn. Ave. and M St. All the Famous | Brands of Ham * that are noted for thelr mild cure and delle! flayor—ean always be had HERE. SMITHFIELD, FERRIS’ and “DOVE BRAND HAMS are three brands we can guarantee to please the most fastidious tastes. (¥ Every substantial and delicacy that Is finest and seasonable 1s here. Prices always reasonable. Cottage Market,318 14th St. Your Friends Will Appreciate a Photo of yourself as muuch as anything else that you could give them. Besides a dozen photos—sultably framed—make 12 very ecu- nomical gifts. Don’t put off securing sittings for photos. You must come soon if you want photos finished én time for Xmas. W. H. 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W. 1309 de13-24a a:great event at this store, and vote 8) attention.to supply- fue every moe that markets of x attent ts cailed to our Choice at vg ot dien for the table and for [7 Big stock of fresh Candies, Con- ES, ETC. Woodward a . Lothrop, Ioth, r1th and F Sts. N. W. Open evenings until Christmas, beginning this day. Our Indian exhibition has now entered upon its second week. It opened today with renewed vigor. The vast array of Indian oddities offers special inducements at this seasonable time. They make unique Xmas presents and are sure to be appreciated—Third floor. Gift Things Everywhere. . Dependable goods from basement to roof. Multitudes of the most appropriate and elegant of all the new fancies—the sorts suitable and sought after for Holiday Gifts—gathered at such a saving of expense and commissions as to be less in price than ever. Self-interest leads careful folks to Woodward -& Lothrop's because there is absolutely no risk of paying too much or getting unworthy goods. The daily holiday store news is carefully gathered. The six quick and safe clevators make shopping on the upper floors a delight. Every comfort that helps to make shopping pleasant is to be found here, and all are cordially invited to make use of these conveniences, whether they come as buyers or merely as lookers on. Silk Department, Tomorrow, Tuesday, A Special Purchase of 365 Yards 21-inch Pompadour Striped Japanese Satins At Just Half the Regular Price. Pale pink, pale blue, maize and nile. These goods are in natural finish, very soft and pliable, and suitable for waists, tea gowns, etc. 50c. the Yard. First floor. Imported to Sell for $1.00. Pure Linen Handkerchiefs for Xmas. Handkerchiefs intended for gifts should be all linen; anything else but linen gets fuzzy and turns yellow with a few washing: improved by laundering. We keep Pure Linen Handkerchiefs. Linen is and with us “pure” linen means the long-fiber kind without a thread of cot- ton mixed in. That’s the kind, the only kind, we sell for linen. Importing them direct—getting them right from the manufacturers allows us to put the lowest prices on them—prices which, oftener than not, are as low, or lower, than you are usually asked for cotton or union. It’s best to buy where nothing but linen is sold for linen, for during these busy days you won't have time to examine and tt for linen. We never had such a gathering of Handkerchiefs t to see if you are gettmg linen The sheer- est, cobwebbiest films from France, the finest work of Irish looms and every worthy weave of linen that takes Handkerchief shape, no matter where it is made. Women’s Handkerchiefs. All-linen, Val. AlLlnen, ery AlLlinen, inch homs, All-tinen, hemst print border. All-linen, inch heuas. Alllinen, embroidered sexlloped edge... Alllinen,, embrcidcied and hemstitched. All-linen, Val. Ince edge, corners. . eee All-linen, blac and hemstitche All-linen, hemstitcted, ered {nitials. All-linen, henstitched, broidered. 1.0.22... All-linen, ered. embroidered em- ‘d, embroid- nen, sheer, Lemstitched, 50c. to $3.50 All. French embroldery, 1, Hoch hem. seeceee. 22") asc. to $1.75 Duchesse and Point Lace. $1.50 to $65.00 All-linen, sheer," French, hand-embroides : poulemes ered, scalloped $3.00 to $18.00 trimmed with Val. lace edge and All-linen, tusertion, French cor- $1.00 to $5.00 First floor—toth street. Men’s Handkerchiefs. A All-linen, hemstitched, & and Cc.) | | Linch } 8 Bran 87 errr rer Ss 1 fy 2: I 2. 2 I Is 5 rate Silk Handkerchiefs sll; jhematitehed, plain ef 520 tg $1.50 Jap. Silk, black. 2.02.02... 50¢. to $1.00 Jap. Silk, colored, large: see Children’s Handkerchiefs. polls hemstitebed, “eelored print 31, All-linen, hemstitched, Y-inch hems... LOC. Alltinen, bemstitehed, 44-inch hems... 124, Alllinen, embroidered, hemstitehed rrje. stitebed. 5 - 25¢. catihtisgn ors’), “colored ‘print borders, p51¢_ Books For Christmas. A great stock of just the Books every healthy reader wants—and none of the rubbish frequently seen on book-store shelves. A particu- larly choice selection of books for Christmas gifts. Books for Boys and Girls. A Thoughtless Seven..........000+ “The Odd One.. Master Skylark—John Bennett. Gite “togeen ) Amy Blanchard Girls Together, ) Amy Blanchard. 5 ‘The Century: Book of the Aueriean Ttevo. 1-00 Ivtion. .. . The Knights of the Frost .ee..eses ‘Aaron in the Wildwcod—J. C. Harris..... $1.60 wien Hee debe a faa. Henty. ‘The Murch on Londen, ) $1.20 From Fag to Monitor—A. Home $1.00 A Son's Victory—Fannie E. Newberry. $1.20 Under the Cuban Flag—F. G. Ober....... $1.20 Your Little Brother James—C. H. Bem: "65. ton. ae eee eee Three Margarets—Laura Richards....... . $1.00 ‘The King of the Park—Marsball Saunders. $1.00 ‘The Last Three Soldiers—W. H. Shelton.. $1.20 Founded on Paper—C. M. Yonge. $1.00 History and Biography. 5 The Cid Campeador.... . 31.20 ‘The Dungeons of O14 Part . $140 Fire and Sword in the Soudan..... . $1.60 ‘The Romance of Colontzation..........-. 52.00 Life of Chas. J. Ingersoll......... sooo $2.00 Impressions of South Africa—Brice...... $3.00 Children’s Colored Caps and Bonnets. A very beautiful assortment of rich “Bengaline Silk Caps and Bonnets, for Infants and Little Children. All the latest effects and most desirable colors. These make dainty Xmas gifts. Some very excellent values for tomorrow are: Bengaline Silk Caps in two styles; close fitting, with pompoa or without—plaited ruffle and fintshed with rows of narrow black velvet. 50c. each. x Bengaline Silk Caps, with rosette and caps; also poke effect, edged with fur. = 75c. each. = Special. : ‘ Benguline Silk Caps and Bonnets, in 8 distinct styles pmd all ‘fashionable “colors, trimming of dainty ribbons and rich furs. $1.00 Regularly $1.25, $1.50 and $2. x Queen’s Jubilee Cups. In commemoration of her maies- ty, Queen Victoria’s “Diamond Ju- bilee”—sixty years’ reign. This tum- bler is artistically decorated in ten colors, in porcelain enamel. It is in- destructible and a permanent me- morial of this unique historical event. These Cups will make useful and pretty Xmas gifts, and will prove valuable souvenirs. ; Tomorrow, Tuesda’ the Queen’s Jubilee Cups will be of- fered at the exceptionally low price of 50c. Each. The usual price is $1.00. Fifth floor. ae Oe Fine Couches For Holiday Gifts. Our assortment of Box and Orna- mental Couches for the holidays com- prises the newest designs in Dezim, Corduroy, Velvet, Tapestry and Velour Coverings—all made for dur- ability as well as appearance. As Specials we quote: Couches upholstered in fine figured corduroys, with soft sp edge and fringe all ardund. very large purchase enables us to sell these at $7.50 each. Better grades up to $40.00 each. Shoe Boxes and Window Seats Combined. ‘These Boxes have finely finished, artistic frames of turned wood and are upholstered in fine art tickings. Oak Frames, $6.00 and $8.75 each. Solid Mahogany Frames, $7.50 and $10.00 each. Third floor. Tapestry Panels are extensively used in dining rooms, halls, etc., and make most acceptable Xmas gifts. We have just purchased a lot of Tapestry Panels, in very pleasing designs and artistic color- ings, and shall place them on sale Tuesday at the following prices, which are below the e_usual: of designs and colorings. oe ee — h. Regular! ; cng ay nom: Bagel each, JOHNSTON’S, 729-731 7th Street. Those Handsome Dinner Sets containing one hundred pieces of decorated chinaware are now being delivered on completed premium cards. The 56-piece Tea Sets are handsomely decorated, and the ten- piece Decorated Toilet Sets are in great demand. gold band cups, six gold band ix gold band saucers on one plates card. Bring your punch cards and get any of the above-named chinaware. Great Reductions. Sugared Figs for........ 5c. Ib. ..4¢. Ib. W5c. (2 for 25 cents.) nee .12¢. Ib. Nantes. 1266. Ib. .25c. Ib. ' 16%e. Eggs tomorrow, per dozen.... Johnston’s, av 729-731 7th St. = Don’t take any but Loeffler’s Sausage Cooking Figs for:....... New Buckwheat Honey, per frame... .... Large Oranges, per dozen. . New California Nectarines, per Ib. . New English Walnuts for..... Elgin Butter tomorrow for... ab to supplied | A. LOEFFLER, ™™* —K can't be ¥ | OPEN EVENINGS. RACTICAL RESENTS For Christmas. mio pai de a gifts of utility leads up to cial values in fine L $ + i > ? Desk Sets + In all styles. with ink well, rocking blotters. urat Ls Writing Tablets. Inutation American <a Seal, case, Rettor qualit Detter ft- jock end key. $2.00 grades, bet FZ OD ted, with nicl tine 3 : : + Dressing Cases. American Seal Leather: with ary ishings, 2 fi leat |. finely finished "$3.50 Ge leather lined, elegantly furnished, - $5.00 ith solid silver resedontoatenseeteeteetenteatonzent Atomizers. Silver-plated, special value, _,. 15C. new aud attractive, oniy.. A general line of beautifully orna- mented Atomizers, assorted sizes and styles, 25c. to $2.50. Some people prefer to give big gifts, such as make one feel as if life is worth living. To those we offer from our line of home maunfactuced TRUNKS. tome in and look them over. We will ou make proper selections the were never so low. $6.00, $7.25, $9.00 “TRUNKS. Something for Nothing. sd for $1 or mor ling silver initial or engrave the Sa a a st as as as te te i te Bo a ee ete te ts es te On articles purchase we'll either put a st —a stamped gold name FREE OF Se ee ee DD a eh he a te es te IST. A a as as te te te ts aoe Dee ee FDR : TOPHAM’S ; DOUBLE STORE. 3 1231-1233 Pa.Avenue. j re FACTORY, 2183220 & ST. 3 oer Beautiful Shoes and Slippers for Christmas Gifts. Shoes of absolute comfort, exact fashion and unequaled wear, for Ladies and Men. 3.50, 4.00, 5.00, $6.00. Hygienic School Shoes, on the com- fort last. All sorts of Slippers for home comfort or dress. Burt’s, 1411 F St. Arthur Burt.