Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1897, Page 6

6 THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. TUESDAY...........December 14, 1807. Eaito: CROSBY S. NOYES. THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circulation mach more than the combined ci eniation of the other Washington dailies, As a News and Advertising Medium it has no eempetitor. c7In order to avoid delays, on nac- count of personal absence, ters to THE STAR should not ‘be addressed to any indfvidaal connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editertal or Busine: De ments, according to tenar or p Amendment or Repeal. The vitally essential amendment of the highway act ‘is the repeal of section 15. ‘There are other defective or actively ob- Jectionable provisions, which need to be ecrrected, but this section alters the na- ture and effect of the entire legislation and compels it, reversing the, experience of Ba. to. curse the community which it has beer expected to biess. Section 15 provides that ‘condemnation damages under the highway act shall be one-half assessed ‘against the land bene- fited thereby and the other half charged up to the revenues of the District. Not only is the United States excluded from partici- pation in the immediate opening of the streets, but the nation is caused to repudi- ate for all time to come financial concern in the capital beyond “Boundary street” by the provision “that no expense for the improvement of any street, circle, reserva- tion or avenue laid out under the provi- sions of this act outside the cities of Wash- ington and Georgetown shall be chargeable to the treasury of the United States, but such expense shall be paid solely out of the revenues of the District of Columbia.” This provision, if allowed to stand, is a repeal hy indirection of the organic act of 1878, so fer as the new Washington beyond Florida avenue is concerned, and is a pre- cedent pointing the way to the entire de- struction of that equitable statute. The broad purpose of the highway act is to ensure the extension of the magnificent street plan of the original city over the whole modern capital, as it is today and as it will be in the future. But the plan of Washington, as conceived by the fore- fathers, was on a national, not a local scale, the broad streets and-avenues occupying one-half of the entire area. The ould have been absurd for a self- porting, self-developing Maryland vi lage of that day. Its extension at this time to adjacent territory is equally absurd, as well as grossly. unjust and unbearably op- pressive, unless the nation stands in the same relation to thé extended as to the original plan and in the same relation to the enlarged as to the original city. The highway act says to suburban Washington: “You are to be a part of the capital in plar, but not in any other respect. You are to be compelled to open and improve streets and < on a national scale but exclusively l expense. While making you an in- 1 part of the capital In street system, bu are repudiated as a part of that cap- al under the organic act of 1878." ne eX of the street tem of ington is not to be endured unless y all the resources which combine to make the national capital worthy of the tion. If Congress will violate the obliga- iS rred at founding of the fed- upon which the act of 1878 is 4, and will say that the nation has no neial concern in the modern capital ve in the portion limited by the imagin- line of Boundary street, then t streots.at tag renggiated section must be opene and improved on the basis of ped local resources, and not on the na- ticnal lines of the original city. But if oa tic eral District, the other hand Congress wisely determine= that the grand purpose of the highway act shall be ear + owt, and that the Greater Washington of the coming century, for ich we moderns will be held responsible, shall not discredit the nation when com- pared with the city planned by the fore- fathers, then the picayune, underhanded and contemptible violation of the organic act involved in section 15 of the highway law must be d by repeal of the obnoxious prov - iSvery public-spirited Washingtonian will hope tha highway act, wisely amended, and the organic act may both be preserved. A vital blow at the latter law would be ru:mous to the capital, and must be pre- vented at all hazards. No municipal pro- ject whatsoever is of sufficient importance to be permitted to jeopardize the act of isi8. But nothing short of the discovery ot a temper in Congress, which places the organic acts in hopeless should suffice to bring assent to ubsolute repeal of the highway law. tional prejudice which has been invoked in opposition to street-extension legislation is to bo depreeated as both un- verthy and impolitic. Every great public corre year, the conduits for their reception located as closely as possible beneath the wires to be buried. It directs the Commis- sioners to remove, at the expense of the ewning companies, all- wires that may re- main in the air at» the end of the year, thus ensuring the completion of the work. The bill distinguishes as usual betwen the suburban and the urban limits, and in this particular the measure falls short of the ideal provision. As far as the burying of existing wires is concerned the’ present | “city limits” are to be the bounds of opera- tions. The wires now overhead outside of the city limits may be retained and ex- tended as the Commissioners may deem it wise to permit, save ‘that -no’ suctrexten- sions are to be made within the “fire limits” of the District. The city and fire limits are quite dtstinct, ‘the’ former ‘being new rigidly fixed by statute and the latter being movable at the discretion of the Com- missioners. The fire’ Itmits “now properly extend well into the built-up suburbs. There should be no overhead wires within the fire limits. The reasons thit operate to set apart a certain section as calling for Special precautions against fire should also cperate to remove all possible causes of fire and all obstructions in the way of the fire- men. The wires ffi thé alr are both possible causes and obstructions and should be taken down in conformity with the geo- sraphical limitations that exist with regard to other privileges. “The bill could be strengthened. by the substitution of the Words “fire limits” for “city limits” wher- ever the latter occur,.thus. making it possi- ble for the Commissioners to’ extend the area of wire-free térritory a8 ‘circum- stances demand. This bill, with the change indicated, should be taken up at Once by the District Committe and the Senate and urged to a passage. It grants valuable privileges to the electric lighting companies and requires in return some measure of compensation to the city. It also requires all other wire- using corporations to conform to the mod- ern city conditions... With this bill.a law and accomplishing its object the way to- ward the formation of a general conduit system scheme will be materially smoother. ——_>+o>____ The National University Project. The project of the-ereatien of a national university, such as is outlined by the en- ergetic women now in session in this city, is worthy of deep consideration by edu- cators and statesmen alike. For many years there has been‘a more’ or léss defi- nite project on foot. to carry out the ex- pressed desires of George Washington to establish at the seat of government an institution of learning under.the patron- age of the nation that should set high standards for its public men and influence its citizens for good. The money invested by the first President for the nucleus of an endowment has been lost through com- 1 failures and the university plan is now concentrated around an effort to cre- ate a fund of a quarter of a million where- with to inaugurate the work of at least one college. Naturally this establishment is to be located at Washington. This is primarily because its projector designated this city as its appropriate site, but this purpose is strengthened by the fact that in the century and more that has passed since then Washington city has become a at of learning, a center of educational enterprises and has accumulated many ele- ments that pertain to the capital of a great nation. The worien who have taken the matter up at present are working dili- gently and their meeting here at this time is for the purpose of taking active steps toward the accomplishment of their pre- liminary plans. The citizens of the Dis- trict wish them success in every branch of their endeavor. It is to be hoped that their present sessions will attract wide at- tention and enlist in behalf of the univer- sity plan the active co-operation of the senators and representatives, who will soon be called upon to take some form of action on the Dill just introduced em- bodying the plans of the committees in charge of the work. —_~++e___. A Permanent Home for the Board. It appears from a statement printed in another part of this issue, that there is an excellent prospect that the National Board of Trade may be substantially reorganized and that the principal result of that pro- cess will be the erection in this city of a massive commercial building, to form the home of that body. As mentioned in these columns yesterday the National Board of Trade has always met here, wisely appre- ciating the advantages of such a course and in effect making Washington its head- quarters. But the board has never pos- sessed a definite pk: of official existence and it is a most-praiseworthy ‘project that is now advanced to give the organization a dignified basis of operations. The plan is the more con:mendable in that it involves. #« material broadening of the scope of the board's work and its field of influence and usefulness. Washington will gladly find a place for such a building as. ig proposed and will extend to its projectors every item DestoWS private benefits-unequally. ‘The reclamation of th costia flats public improvement in which all Washing- tontans should lwartily interes’ wheiher or not they live or own property in the vicinity of that river. The removal of gtade crossings is none the less a matter of general eoncern, because the lives and property of East and South Washington are especially endangered and injure® by their presence. All Washingtonians must stand together in working for the welfare of the city, whatever section may be spe- jally bentfited by the particular project under conside~ation, or in the process of universal throat-cutting nothirg whatso- ever of public benefit will be accomplished. —__sen—_—_—— Hawaii's Wealth. Interesting statistics concerning the total be and per capita wealth of the inhabitants of the Hawaiian islands appear in a letter from Ti ar’s Honolvlu cerrespondent, printed elsewhere today. The fiscal condi- tions in tfle group appear from this author- ity to be exceptional. In annexing Hawaii the United States will not be taking into partnership a bankrupt community, by any means, nor a race of paupers. The figures given will bear analysis’ by both the friends and opponents of annexation. Other vaiu- able references appear in the letter, bear- ing oa the subject of union. ——__+ ¢«_____ antage of opening Congress on Monday in December is that it no time for legisiatfon’ upon which *n can be cross-examined during Christmas vacation. ———_~ + + __. To Bury the Wires. A bill was introduced in the Senate yes- terday by Chairman MeMillan relating to tter of electric wires within the city of Washington that deserves immedia’ consideration and passage. Its main pur- pose is to bury all existing overhead wires within the city limits and secondarily it permits counections to be made with gon- duits now laid or that may hereafter be laid. These two purposes are essential to the proper development of the electric sys- tem of the District and it is worthy of note and congratulatory comment that the en- tire project is specifically declared to be tentative, pending the provision by Con- gress of a general subway system for the District. - ‘The bill first grants to bath electric light- ing companies permission to lay service conduits Into alleys of ali ‘blocks adjacent to conduits now in service, which are défl- nitely legalized, and also authorizes house connegtigns-with eucp street-conduits. It provides that all overhead wires now in ex- istence be laid underground within one One the fir st pete of aid that is in-its -pewer. 2 ___ The Kentucky gentleman Who sent a bot- tle of forty-year-old whisky to the Secre- tary of the Navy is indignant because it is not to be spilled over the prow of the. new battle ship at {ts christering. [tts remark- able to find’a citizen of that state clamor- ing for such wholesalé‘difution. “ 92 President Sam appears to share the im- pression that the United States is gratui- tously conducting an insurance scheme to protect small governments from, the results of their own indi<cretions. = a It is to be fear2d that Spain squandered a great deal of clerk hire and type-writing charges in preparing. aytopomy, literature for circulation. in. Cuba.- —_—_—— So Zanoli, the wife-poizoner, has, evidently started in to be a greater national figure than Luetgert or Mrs. Nack. — o-_-__ Probably the Dingley tariff law is merely waiting to open a new account in 1898, so as to have a clean record. Zk —_————_s eo" A Possible Colloauy, Those native Hawallans who have come to Washingtéa fn opposition to the annexa- tion treaty must find themselveS in a somewhat peculiar position. They, are ex- pected to heip along the cause, and yet they are in active league--withy men who deride them. Opposition in the Senate is based now largely’ on the proposition that the Hawaiians are. unworthy-of American citizenship. What, specifically, is to be their part in the play? How are ‘they cordially and effectively to jain hands with.men who put so poor an appraisement upon them and their people? Or can it be that the visitors, in their turn, put an equally poor appraisement on the American people and their institutions, making it horse and horse, as it were? ae Imagine a meeting between one of these Hawaiian visitors and one of the opposi- tion senators, the visitor opening the con- versation. “As we are engaged In the same cause, may I asR you, senator, to state the grounds of your Opposition to the treaty?” “Certainly, sir,” replies the senator. “And as it is best for allies thoroughly to under- stand ecch other, let’ me speak with per- fect frankness. I do not consider that your people are up to the mark of our desires in the matter of citizenship. As we say in America, you are not the “stuff." You lack snap, vim, progress, go, what you please. We couldn't assiniifate ¥ou fa cS - tion and scheme of-government. . You'd be the source of constant trouble te-us. And we have troubles eidugi, stand. being | I wish you knew more about the country, THE NnEVENING:8TAR,-~TUESDAY, DECEMBER. 14, 1897—16 PAGES. and then you'd understand me better. We have a whole lot of people whom we don't Want, and I am opposed to flying the flag over any more of that kind. Ours is a swift pace and a high standard, and your people are not ‘in it’ with us at all. You ust not feel offended.” “Offended, my dear sir? Certainly not! Palais Royal. lais Royal. Palais Royal. Palais Royal. I like your frankness. And you are right. We Would give you a lot of trouble.- We view things so differently, you _ know. fae is purely the American view. Not bad, in its way. You are doing something in this country that attracts some atten- tion, but really, as the local phrase is, rou Americans are not so warm. Your way may suit your people, but we much prefer our. way. Your clatter about civilization and progress is extremely wearisome. I wish you knew more about my country and-then you'd understand me bétter. We have heard a great deal about American civilization and progress from Mr. Dole and his friends, but the talk is not to our taste.” “I am right, then, if a little frank, about your people?” asks the senator. “Eminently right,” replies the Hawaiian’ visitor, “‘and I thank you for your bad opinion of us." “You are entirely welcome,” replies the: senator, opinion of you at this time, and if, after- Some reflection, you find yourself able to go @ little into details as to your short- comings and demerits, call on me again, and -give me the benefit of the catalogue. It_will all be for the cause, you know.” They smile, shake hands, and separate. Brothers they are in a queer game to try to thwart manifest destiny and as good @ cause as ever was laid before the Senate of the United States. —>+e____ “The Blood of Martyrs.” ‘The German program with respect to Crina is not all unfolded, but enough ap- pears to show that Germany's move is de- signed to have and probably will have far- Teaching consequences. Prince Henry, on the eve of sailing, expresses hope for “a peaceful solution of the difficulty.” He means by that peace on Germany's terms. He ought t> obtain that easily if he has to deal oniy with China. And the situation at present gives no promise of outside in- terference. The cable states that Russia is looking on complacently, and England, so far, has not even roared “as gently as any sucking dove.’ Netther is likely to utter a word of protest exclusively in Ckina’s behalf. Neither could do soewith- out raising a comprehensive, world-wide smile. Both have themselves laid heavy hands on China, and would willingly help lay her on the dissecting table. Both are expert carvers. But unless the carving should be dore with extreme care the oper- ators might turn from the subject upon one arother. If, therefore, China escapes mu- tilation it will be because of this fact, and not because any of the great powers take any unselfish interest in her. This extreme eagerness to get at China grows out of Li Hung Chang’s grand tour. Highly colored stories of what would fol- low his return home were widely circulated, and found ready belief. China, it was rep- resented, would, under hts counsel, enter upon a new and progressive policy. The old barriers would be razed level with the earth, and the strangers, so long shut out, be invited to enter and push the old king- dom along. It was an alluring picture, as painted. Many eyes were turned in that direction. The air was heavy with rumors of rich concessions, which would be ob tained by those getting the first “move on.” The German emperor has simply grown impatient, and being a little behind his rivals in the matter of foothold has planted his standard at an advantageous spot so as to be ready with them to sécure a full share when the distribution of favors be- gins. He does not expect to lose anything by his aggcessiveness, but rather to winzby. it. China is expected to be impressed b; his power and celerity of action. This busintss, which proceeds, it is to be remembered, from the death of two German missionaries, gives a new reading to an old and much reverenced aphorism. It used to be that the blood of Christian martyrs was the seed of the church. It is now made to become the seed of trade. ——>+e____ Po: time succeed in making positions under the gcvernmen; so undesirable that Mr. Gros- venor will not be obliged to trouble himself ecneerning people who find themselves un- able to get in office. ———_>+e—____. People as a myth find very tangible traces of his existence when the January Ist bills are sent out. ——_>e-o_____ David B. Hill is very much inclined to Jolt some of the decorations off Richard 4 Croker’s Christmas tree. ‘SHOOTING STARS, A Formality of the Season. “You allus celebrates Christmas, doesn’ you?” inquired Miss Miami Brown. “Yassindeed,” replied Mr. Hrastus Pink- ley. “1 nebber misses. I's done bought, two 4-11-44 slips a’ready dis year.’’ A Protracted Career, It's money makes the trouble sure; Man's toil is far from ending it, For woman on her shopping tour Gets sadly tired in spending it, ‘Tain’ allus puttin’ on style dat counts,” said Uncle Eben. “People wouldn’ think a bit mo’ o’ Santy Claus if he wore patent leather shoes an’ shaved twice a day.” Holiday Inconsistency. “Doesn’t the man who bought all those toy drums and tin trumpets live somewhere uear you?” inquired one saleeman. “Yea,” replied the other. “He moved out into our suburb because he wanted a nice quiet neighborhood.” For the Children, “Yes,” said Mr. Blykins, “we always cel- ebrate Christmas for the children's sakes, ‘They expect it, you know, and I wouldn't have the heart to disappoint them.” ; “But you and Mrs. Blykins always re-~. member each other.” “Oh, yes. I am going to give her a two-~ lhundred-dollar coat and I have reason to think she intends to give me a fifty-dollar chair. We always settle well in advance what our presents will be. think about now is a doll for the little girl and a tin wagon for the boy.” % Their Forte. Gals, they wouldn’t hurry much Washin’ up the dishes; Heipin’ out at harvest time Went ag'ir their wishes. Worked right hard when corn was husked, But they didn’t like it; Knowed they had a “forty” though, If they could but strike it. ~ y They've discovered it at last; Allus on the go! Orter see "em hustlin’ ‘round Pickin’ migtletce! Purge t Rolls, Front the Springfield Republican. Let the pension rolls, first of. all, be purged of impostors. If necessary let us have the lists published in every commun- .ity so that the public eyc may be fastened upon these who have obtained the govern- ment bounty by- fraud’ and misrepresenta- of government aid, growing steadily while the deficit There must be a lmit,somewhere. 7 bly Mr. Dockery will in the course of who want Santa Claus denounced- ah tetas), Beart s ... ces, “Zhe - pension bill is |! continues, Not only do we carry the largest and qos mplete stock of Cham- ‘pagnes, ines and other Liquors, but we also enrry the Finest Imported and Domestic Cigars. We carry many brands not to be had elsewhere in this city—considered by many to ry be too expeppive.for their trade. Box, [a specialty. Box of 1004, Box , - For $5_ equa io’ mady' regular’ the. Cigars! TONIGHT Grand Electric Display, When the Real Live Santa Claus -. Will Dress the Ladies desirous of surprising their bumbdnds—amd we.mean-- pleasantly sntpriaing tyem, for there. are two kinds of surprises connected with cigar-giving—can rely upon our stock. ¢:Cornwell <<, f412 to 1418 Pa. ave. Beautiful =|} Two Big Christmas Trees I $1.25 Perfume §3) |, Atomizers. |275); Eepecially for Xmas giving. of them serviceable and All of them ‘andseme. “ANI priced—as you = ¢(an-see—unusngliy low. In The Palais Royal Rotunda. "Children not accompanied by their guardians will not be admitted.*3 > Faney Whisk Brooms, Jewel Boxes, Velvet Brushes, = fapding Mirrors, YGENTLEMEN'S LEATHER TRAVELING SETS. ° ( Some Hints for Xmas. 7 Shaving Mugs & Brushes, Puff Boxes, (V Pollet Dressing Case Hand Mirrors, 7 Celluloid Soup Boxes,” Triple Mtrrors, « Plush Comb & Brush Cases, Manicure Sets, Trays snd Brushes, infants’ Sets, t F the rain continues tonight the dressing of the Christmas Trees will be postponed until some time tomorrow. But foul weather or fair the store will be open tonight. If it rains, so much the better for wise shop- pers, who will avoid the crowd, make selections with deliberation, helped by clerks whose undivided attention they will command. cos 'S PERFUMES, GRANDS ORIZAPEREU: oo. WHLLIAMS" VIOLET COLC WILLIAMS?’ » Temple Drug Store, Cor. 9th and F Streets. LIBRE EASES sss a a a aa a Bargain Spots on Basement Floor. ©7300 1-1). loaves to the barrel. O trashy goods at the Palais Royal, so don’t be shy of the word bargain. With a cash busin _and a fas gee SET 225,000 holiday stock we surely have secured some bargains! Follow your guide and he'll point out 3 a io ear suih Soca an ives Mpioss een Ath cing cory these bargain spots in the basement floor. Elevators crowded, but here are the stairs behind us. cy ae Only a few steps—and isn't it like Aladdin’s palace down here. X Di th Brass Tables. Lamps, Etc. Best Toys. Best Toys. mas nner. e 2. for the Tables with onyx $3. 6 for the usual $2 $2 be) for Girls’ Best $3.5 $6 95 for $8.50 Pol Patre Best of the Year. = a aaa | RSE A ma eslicsiant ores en | to cas redaice Be The Bread;;Rolls, Cake and Perey eadestenreatoadratrns ; ] ( for the usual $8.50 T: for the usual 85 Brass for Toys’ $1 Oak Express | GD,4R for the usual $2.98 Ga Pies will play very important $6.7: bles and $10.75 for $12.50 $4.4 Banquet Lamp with satin | 24 Wagons. Can be ridden ia. = Be pe — parts in that dinner. They Tables with onyx top and sbelf. gold finish. a will make it a,success or a fail- for $65 Brass Cabinets, 5 for Sweet Singing Canary for $1 Iron Wheelbarrows | for Boys’ & Veloet ure Look: out that they $59 feet high. -7 large ‘onyx $2.48 ma Satta Brass Cage, | OBC aha “Watte rnemcded bu | 91.2, pedes with tinned fro . J reaus with swinging mirror. t shelves and 9 cnyx ornaments, The bird alone usually sells for more. wheels and improved spring Bargain Spots on the First Floor. OU need be told of these spots, for here are many and broad aisles, with department after depart- ment, like so many streets lired with so many stores. Stop at this G st. entrance—look at these sil- ver plated dinner and tea table pieces at 48c, g8c and $1.88 for choice. So little priced because we got the makers’ surplus stock cheap. don’t disappoint, you ‘Crean Blend Flour !s Best. It’s your safeguard. You'll run no risk of failure if you use ic. ” S for these warranted Sterling for the usual 25¢ Sterling 48: and 98e—the prices Boots “Cream Blend’ for all, your, 44c Silver Scissors, Pocket 14c Silver Thimbles in smallest 25c asked for choice of three abe ka baking. It never fails—néver Knives and Toilet Articles, 7 to 10| to largest sizes. : Jots of Collar and Cuff Boxes, Writ : by Mme ae rris ee fuches long. The welzht and size of ing Tatlets, Pocket Books, Card | Claire Foldairolles. Disagree isappoints. those sold for $1 at the jewelers’. Cases, Shopping Bags, ete. “Drum-| able Woman,” by Julian “Th GFINSIST that your -gréceP ‘sends T5c_ tt three pairs Ladies’ 250 | mers” samples, worth up to $1.50. | Disagrecable Man," by "4 “Cream Blend.’ 53 $1 for these $1.50 to $2 hte Fast Black Stockings, with ae “Yellow Rose of Orleans.” 5 : French Linen Handkerchlefs | six garters included. Boxed free. : “The Arrows of Love Laur ‘4 i Es SS 7 for choice cf Carlsbad China z . B. B. Bupebenncehar seth exaulste embrokers. Pretty 2 ee ana eee atearag S-1107-11 + 8.8. zs e vator. Some are worth $1. —— Wholesalers, iioo-iwi Mat ee YE for any Handkerchief on this | $3 OR for $5 Cmbrellas and Reo AI PIS [BC Great tabte. Men's and In- ° Mackintosbes. “Otr ‘mak- |") Be for the usual 2c Drewsed | Re for Comb, Brush and Tra Melee ARs le clef ek eed wick or vaheee pure Linen are | ers surplus. Rare bargains:that win | Dolls, each in box. 47 for | Sets, When 7 sa 3 worth 25e soon be all gone. the “Queen” Doll, 15 inches high. | goods, worth up to $2. — B. in Spots on the Second Floo : ieee argain Spots | Floor. ] Head uarters - ICTURES for as little as 19c and up to $rs—the collection frem Landon & Kent of Baltimore. The P stock must be sold before Christmas day, andprices are made accordingly. a And here is the lately purchased Toy stock, in two grand lots, at 19¢ and 39c for choice. Some worth twice the prices. For Xmas: - Goods Dress Goods. Comfortables. Art Gocds. Boas, etc. 50. for, 7- for the Eiderdown Hl ‘mewest-amd finest tn the market at 79 ee * of $4.4 Comforts, ccvered with to $1.50 for Spachtel or Cnt tonight for any of the $2 Aeoreniyy Wed oe GSS & a ee eee | ee errs | Ee ee aiicek = Sserias? dace br faces joann d tg Pear SISOS ISS shed. styles to choose from. vi oy produced—1% yards long. RUSSIAN CANDIES ~ iss --made in St. Petersburg—Chodolates atid Bon Bons, in fancy *boxes. Extra fine. Fry’s Imported Chocolates onte: fancy bexer-able to..secure small lot only—se don’t delay if you, want some. WHITMAN'S. CANDIES <in fancy boxes; also choice Mixtures in bulk. Been handling these goods Mere for past 20 years. IMPORTED DOLLS—4pc. —filled with Fry's celebrated Chocolates, only a limited supply,”35e. each. (7 New Nuts, Haisins, Currants and tpl stock of Wines, Whiskies and fine old Bran- dies and Rums for BGGNOG, [7 See window display of IMPORTED. CORDIALS. Pr, Centerpieces worth 25c to $3.50, A large stock of these goods from the Swisa makers, bonght and to be éis- tributed at nearly half the prices Previcusly possible. Other bargains in this Art Department. Keep your eyes open! 25c Bargains on the Third Floor. RTICLES worth up to $1 for only. 25 cents. Pocket Books, Aproas, Jewelry, Bric-a-Brac, Toys, Toilet Articles, Calendars, Books—every department of the great store contributes. This is the way; When a lot of goods becomes broken in’ a8Sortmént’they are culled from the regular stocks and brought to this third floor bazaar. Articles worth up to-$i are here—tonight. 50 = tead of $4 for 4-yard $3. Waist Patterns cf $1 Ro- man Stripe Taffeta Silks. All styles. Boxed with Christmas Card, fzee of charge. Delivered when and where you say. $5.79 10" the $7.25 Comforts. .. : $8.50 for the $10 deantfes —$10.50 for the-$12;0nes., - The cor- erings being works of art in wa- terial, design and ‘coloring. * ~~ -° to $10 for Monrhing Veil $1.50 2 rs sacar ime only complete collection in Washing ton, SSBWSSOSSS W.B: Hoove FINE GROCERIES, WINES. J ¢ a se B SODODODO DD DD DBDOS DOOD POSTS QOD O OD’ 1417 New. York Ave. °° Furs. Petticoats. Aprons, Children’s. de14-t.th, 3,66 : : 7 ; DPBISSISSH99595 itn 81 $4 for the best $5.50 Silk | |Z for the usual 25¢ Aprons. for choice of a table : Zz - $2 nied RATS -75 sgiceioi wp hemtualenmery Suataes pet some a 25c with Knit Sacques. Bee those of plaist colors'in glace ef- fects, and-those in Roman’ stripes: woe atch | Se a ‘Rote’ | “inches wide, 36 aches long, with 9- Bibs, Shawls, Sik Ca Dresses, Kuit Leggins, 31 Some worth 50c. tucks. Here's a Christmas present Auge: The two for $2, Halt prich. the maid—a Lawn Aprom, 44 J -woct2 Mae at owt co ‘six large .cords in the umbrella ‘ ee aig étne ining and vel. | 28¢h hem and 5i-Inch-wide strings. ~~ ati . vet binding. ee ost 22 my, for Electric Seal and As- $7.50 trxnan Garments, 12 inches deep and 93 inches sweep. Very rich fur, Worth $10. Bargain Spots’on the Fourth Floor. -OF-A-KIND pieces of furnitare at the wholesale prices, because the maker gave us-his samples at O*x eae $3.50 for a $5.50 Rocker, inlaid with mother-of-pearl. $11.50 for a $16 Combi- nation Book Case res Writing Desk: $4.98 for'a $7 Music Cabinet. $6.50 for an $8 Mahogany Desk. $12 for a $16 Rocker that is a work of art. $10.50 for a $14 Dressing Case with mirror, S198 Se pie Saat rae tae ee ae cee Bee them Cheap at $2.08 pair for yard-equare Table Covers 48c to match. $1.25 for 2-yard. stze—saving you 27e and Te respec- tively. Ss ne: af BIJ] q_ tor Soc Aprons. Eleven. dif- sMesion. 19 tnt FDAL torent vayien, tor mito, for our 38c ‘Knit Stirié, as] waitress and maid—all typically good as many retailed at 50c. | Xmas Aprons. 1Q Per cont discount tonigne— one-tenth off the price of any Child's Coat, Dress or Hat, costin from §3.5) to $20. os 33¢ | »omGhoes:-of.ccartain.. comfort,” exact fashiog and unéquat- . .. .« For. Baties and Men | 3.50, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00. "” HygieniéComfort, School Shoes, *#:. nequaled oe ___All sorts of Slippers-for .- . Home Comfort.and Dress. ' Burt’s, - 1411 FS or : -usual $1.50 Solid 1.29 Oo. Seas, Sack aith silkoline. Five feet high. A. LISN te [a Maas THEA BS avis Vv}