Evening Star Newspaper, December 28, 1897, Page 6

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. TUESDAY...... CROSBY S. NOYES. THE EVENING STAR has a rcguiar md permanent Family Circulation h more than the combined cir- eulntion of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it ‘3 nO eompyctitor. office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editortal or Business Depart- Ercmptness or fullness of the response of the American people to P¥esident McKin- ley’s suggestions as to the formation of a fund for the relief of the suffering tnhab- ts of the island of Cuba. The sympa- thy between this country and the Cubans is close. It has manifested itself in many ways at various stages of the efforts of Spain's insular subjects to free themselves. It has suggested the active intervention of this government to secure independence for the Cubana, and it has even gone to the extent of jeopardizing the peaceful rela- tions of the United States with Spain to the end that Cuba might be free. it is now within the knowledge of the American people that thousands of the in- of this nearby island lack the of life and are in danger of ex- termination by starvation and by disease. al step from the receipt of such information, to the extension of relief meas- and now that the Spanish govern- through its accredited minister in has expressed its willingness thai United States should intervene jn Cuba ures, the for this charitable purpose, the government has set forth the necessities of the situa- rly before the people, and the time ome for action. ‘The Star takes pleasure in aiding directly and indirectly and in every way it can this beneficent project. Such a proposition should not require much time to be fully aypreciated by Americans. Ready always to relieve suffering in their own land, they have never failed when sufferers in other parts of the globe have been in need of in- ternational attention. The American con- tributions to the starving Russian peas- antry in 1892 saved many hundreds, if not thousaads, of lives, and a comparatively few thousands of dollars promptly placed at the disposal of Consul General Lee enable him, maintaining the record of the United States as a charitable nation, to prevent the death of a multitude of Cuban sufferers. The immediate opportunity to help Cuba in a material way is now before the American people. —____ + +« —____ A Sharp Pace in Kailrond Equipment. The progress that has been made by the Capital Traction Company in the installa- tion of the electric plant on its crippled most gratifying. Tne announce- esterday that cars would soon ctricity on the Fourteenth from U street northward coming week shows that the has not lost any time what- at undertaking to repla tem with the new. The Four- t hill is one of the hardest limes ment of be runni s branch during the corporation is ther of tne fall and early winter. it is appropriate that this section should 1 a The work has gone a and steadily. Judg- ing from this achievement of opening the upper end of the Mount Pleasant branch at such an carly date it is to be anticipated the entire road will be in electrical by early spring, and the city wit able to call the attention of the en- gineering and mercial world to the enterpr nat its local company has shown in coping with a most ea-barra: Uon. The gocd werk that the Capital ‘Trac- tion Company has done and will doubtless the entire system is on new basis should stimulate the new rs of the Eckington road to the most efforts when they begin to equip with electricity. The. present de- 's to be due to the embarrassments arising from the seriously complicated con- dition of the property. The wrecking pro- of the former owners led to the ation of a deplorable network of legal ds and time appears to be required to straighten out the bi relations of the corporation within corporation formed for the convenience of the holders of the maje interest. It is to be expected that in the course of time this Gordian knot will be cut and then active operations in the equipment of the road snould follow with- out delay untess the people are to feel re- viving within them the suspicions that attached to every move and promise of the former owners. The Capital Traction Com- pany has set a pace that has quickened the expectations of the public. ——___ +--+ The theory that the sun is getting ready to throw off another world should interest Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan as offering assur- ance that he will not be left like Alexander to repine when he gets through with this one. con continue to do unt the cesses er —_~ «> —___ The kaiser, as an entgusiast in the pur- suit of trouble, cannot fail to look with approval on the manner in which affairs ern Asia. ——_+ee . in his currency plan, may m the approval w! h attaches to a man too sensible to try to please every- body. lie Advertinemenis. Englishmen are fond of forming societies. Perhaps something of this tendency ts un- duly observable on this side of the water, but for present purposes it is unnecessary to look ¢! at home. The Englishmen demonstrate their trait in this line most ostentatiously whenever a great public se event is at hand. This was exemplified in the days preceding the queen’s jubilee, a the entire area of the British Isles was plastered with charity funds, public improvement funds, societies for this, that and the other purpose. It was a revel of organization that reminded the observer of the days of the worthy men and women who undertook to supply natives of Borio- boola-Gha with flannel shirts and poke bonnets. Now comes a line of effort that, however, it may smack of the British ten- dency to organize upon the slightest pre- text, will enlist the sympathies of many American citizens who have suffered from a similar cause. It is called the National Society for Checking the Abuses of Pub- He Advertising. It is an esthetic propa- ganda and it deserves success in its plea for the amelioration of the condition of the thoroughfares of modern cities. There is a disposition at present» making Itself very apparent to hoist the proclamation of all sorts of wares into public nBtice with- out the least regard for the proprieties of scenery, architecture or general surround- ings. The eye is constantly being offended by the intrusion into the vision of glaring advertisements on dead walls and fences. The poster craze has contributed its share to the demoralization of the streets. Green girls and blue cows calls attention to pale pink beverages, while purple men deciaim with spiral grace upon the virtues of lavender villa sites. Electricity has been utilized to a daszling, blinding extent to announce the unexampled cf all ‘sorts of aspirants for public favor, patent medicines, liquors, cigars, real es- tate, bicycles, theatrical entertainments and what not. The atmosphere is eloquent in color and illumination in behalf of the wares of mankind. It is a serious question whether such advertising really pays. The newspaper that reaches the people in the quiet of their homes, where plain facts can best appeal to the intellect, is by far the preferable medium of communication. The glaring sign that offends the taste and the public sentiment is not apt to*be an effi- cient missionary. But somebody has start- ed the thing going, and it will probably continue, with trade after trade falling in line until the sky, the air and the land- scape have been surrendered wholly to the blaze of light and color. This debauchery of nature and the beautiful handiwork of man should be checked and thus it is that the English fad for forming societies has hit upon a worthy, if somewhat high- sounding, reason for existence. AH hail to the N. S.C. A. P. A. of London! The Latest Pension Proposition. The following dispatch, bearing an In- dianapolis date line, appeared in the news- papers only a few days ago: “The veterans of the war in this city are signing a petition to Congress, asking that the United States settle with the pension- ers on what the petition terms ‘a twenty- year lan." “The suggestion is that every man and woman on the rolls be paid at once the amount he would receive if he continued to draw a pension at the present rating for twenty years. It is explained that the gov- ernment might, within one year after the adoption of such a plan, make final settle- arent with every pensioner, and at the end of such period be ready to go out of the pension business permanently. “One of the arguments put forth in sup- port of the suggestion is that by adopting stch a plan the government could at once abolish the pension department. The vet- fhe are genezally signing the petition, it is sai This shows such a thorough misconcep- tion of what a pension is designed to be that one would gladly believe the story a “fake.” But it doubtless is true, and there need be no surprise if the petition is widely circulated and receives many signatures outside of Indiana. Think of the govern- ment being fn the “pension business” and taking steps to ‘go out of it permanently”! Think of the enormous lump sum it would require to carry out the idea suggested! Think of paying to a man who might not live six months from that day a sum of money calcilated upon twenty years of life! Think of how little old and infirm men, incapable many of them of managing their own affairs, would profit by the seheme if carried out! Think of how much of the money would inevitably finds its way into the pockets of harpies and swin- clers! One hesitates to charge this scheme up to the old soldiers. There is the suggestion of other origin about it. That any number of them should have been impressed with it is to be regretted on their account. They are not men of action now, and they have soften been victimized. The deserving old soldier is still an object of interest and ap- preciation in this country, and he deserves to be. The country is deeply in his debt, and while he lives will and ought gladly to charge itself with seeing that he does not want. It is only when by inexperience or impertunity he becomes associated with selfish schemers and other unworthy men that he is made an object of criticism. ——_+ e = The Eastern Trouble Concentrating. The British financial agent at Seoul, the capital of Corea, who was recently dis- missed by the emperor, has declined to re- linquish his post, returning to his august employer the discharge papers in tne case and appealing to the British diplomatic representative for protection, under the terms of his agreement. Thus is defined the issue between Russia and England in the new eastern question. There now ap- pears a translation of the compact between Russia and Corea regarding the control of the Corean finances by Russia, which dis- cioses the open-and-shut character of the arrahgement, for Russia’s sole benefit. The Englishman who has just become the storm center was on duty at Seoul to protect the financial interests of Great Britain, and his dismissal is regarded by the govern- ment at London as a grave affront, espe- cially in the light of the latest revelatious concerning the new deal between Corea and Russia. The two acts, construed to- seether, merely mean that hereafter Corea will submit entirely to Russian domina- tion and that all other international inter- ests are to become subordinate to those of the czar. The fleets are maneuvering arouud Port Arthur, Port Hamilton and Chemulpo, and developments should begin to be revealed within a few days, esne- ciully as the situation with regard to Mr. McLeavy Brown, the fiscal agent who ce- clines to be dismissed, is likely to become acute at any moment. He unquestionably acted under suggestions from London, just as the Emperor of Corea will guide himself in his action in the case by the imtima- uons wired from St. Petersburg. The game now scems tv be between Russia and Eng- land, Germany having apparently dropped to the background for the time. ———_+-+e—____ Mayor Van Wyck’s declaration that no mau shall be engaged in private business while holding ottice under him is a re- minder that under some regimes holding ctfice in New York ought to be private business enough for any man with reason- able ideas as to profits. ——_~++e—____ It would be indeed a tragedy to have the Brooklyn bridge so affected by electrolysis as to kill ail the passengers by its collapse instead of letting the trolley cars take them one or two at a time. —___~ e+ —____ There is no doubt about the existence of handwriting on thé wall in Ohio. All that remains to be ascertained is the name of the party to whom it is addressed. —_—_ +e ____ Mr. Vanderbilt's North Carolina home could not possibly prove a total loss. Even should it fall to pieces it would be a very valuable stone quarry. ———»r+e—___. General Weyler is an example of how the habit of talking for publication will cling. ——_++2—_____ Spain’s Latest Display of Resentment. The officials of the State Department are surprised that there should be any excite- ment at Madrid over the disclosure of the tenor of Minister Woodford’s latest note to the Spanish government. When viewed from a purely logical standpoint there is nothing in the note, so far as it has been summarized, to cause any justifiadld amount of resentment on the part of Spain or her people. The minister has merely shown that the United States has done more to prevent the landing of filibustering expeditions on Cuban shores than has Spain. There is no disputing this fact. lt must be plain even to the prejudiced Span- ish mind. This government has kept a large fleet of vessels constantly on the alert in the vicinity of the ports nearest Cuba to overhaul suspicious craft and this process has cost the United States a very large sum. It seems certain that if the fillbuster can evade the vigilant guard of the’ American coast patrol he can land his ship safely on the Cuban shore. The Spanish patroi amounts to practically nothing. When the Spanish government is remind- ed of this fact and it is suggested that this government is doing far more than it is really required under the strict of international law to do, while relies solely upon our efforts upon her own, the Spantards selves into @ fever of resentment at _ ‘THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1897-19 PAGES, they seem to regard as the impertinence of. /this government. Does not this excitement reveal the shallowness of the Spanish pre- tense that the United States is not keeping faith with the Madrid government? The common people of Spain seem to have been Jed to believe that whatever this country does must necessarily be wrong. The jingo spirit is more acute at Madrid than it was ever known to be here. The least. sugges- tion that this government is satisfied with {ts record in the premises suffices to throw the radicals into a fit of excitement. The addition of the intimation that Spain might do more than she has done and-is doing to guard her own coasts caps the climax and now it is in order to hear of demonstrations in Madrid and of a tuning up of the key of Spanish pride in the next diplomatic utter- ance from the Spanish admimistration. —>e+o___ A clash involving Russia and China is paving the way for some future dialect wars which will cause that which recently occurred in Austria to be wholly forgotten. —r+o—__. Chicago wishes that it were as easy to lose Luetgert and the footpads as it is to lose the millionaires. —_or+o___ SHOOTING STARS. ——— The Mistletoe. Quoth she, “’Tis withering in its woe; It has a piteous twist; Tl have to take this mistletoe To a chiropodist.” Strictly Practical. “What's dat you all is studyin’?" in- quired Mr. Erastus Pinkley. “"Rifmetick,” replied Pickaninny Jim. “Whut's dat “"Rifmetick,” quoted the boy, fluently, de science o’ numbers.” “Well, las’ night I dream ob ’er bow-leg- ged buzzard an’ er chickin’ wif er glass eye.” “Spos'n yoh did?” “Well, I's gwinter test yer éducation. I has er little money, an’ I wants yer ter tell me whut numbers dem is de signs of.” A Blighted New Year's Hope. “I’m very much afraid Miss Passeigh is in love,” said one young woman. “I'm sure she doesn’t say anything to lead one to think so,” replied the other, “No. But I found her just now with a pencil and paper figuring for dear life to see whether 4 goes into 1898 without leaving a fraction.” ‘is Utter Obscurity. “He doesn't seem to amount to much in the community?” “No. He's so unimportant that nobody ever sends him a calendar.” His Reason. Senator Sorghum had been doing his best to carry on a conversation with the ex- tremely sentimental girl, and was becoming ‘ouraged. She was gazing through the window and exclaimed: “See those distant stars! Did you ever pause to think that they may be worlds?” “Yes—I believe I have.” “And that they may be peopled with be- ings that hope and struggle as we do? Oh, did you ever think of those people?” 'No,” he answered. “I never thought of them.” Turning abruptly, so as to face him, she exclaimed: “Why not?” The senator thought for a moment and then answered, coldly: .For the simple reascn, miss, that they don’t vote in my district.” Confidence. Of course, there’s lots o’ things that need A regulatin’ some. It's hard to sense the lack o’ speed With which reforms must come. But cheer up, people! Hope grows dim, But torches is in reach. Jes’ you hold cn till Uncle Jim Gits up to make a speech. He says he’s full o’ righteous ire. He’s writin’ night an’ day. We allus start the kitchen fire With what he throws away. So don’t give in to feelin’s grim; You'll hear the eagle screech— You all jes’ wait till Uncle Jim Gits up to make a speech. ——_-> + =___. Close the Hawaiian Gate! From the New York Press, Heretofore the Press has devoted little attention to the military argument for the retification of the Hawaiian treaty, as heretofore Hawalian sovereignty has been threatened by only one oriental power— Japan. England has been, of course, an oriental power, and measurably France, but neither threatened. As each had re- spected the expressed wishes of this coun- try in the premises for fifty years there was little to be apprehended of the inten- tions of either. ‘With the Chinese maritime provinces di- vided, as they seem certain to be, among the chief military and autocratic powers of Europe, the whole status changes. Ha- wail becomes draw-bridge which we should be prepared promptly to swing up. As it stands it leaves our Pacific coast, with its single battle ship, open to the rav- ages of a marauding squadron which at least one of our new trans-Pacific vis-a-vis would be only too happy, on occasion, to commission. As it should stand—in our possession—a serious naval operation would have to be undertaken by the power or powers which set out upon the declared Bismarckian policy of humbling American pretensions. There have been reasons enough before, cogent, plausible, sufficient in all ways, for the ratification of this instrument. But this reason is imperative. Whoever opposes this agreement now opposes the closing of gates before which, at some moment quite within the chronometry of practical international politics, Hannibal may stand, ——__ ++ —___ Our Part as to China. From the Detroit Journal. We cannot only lend to China brave and intelligent naval and army officers—we can lend them also sagacious diplomats. In fact, as they know, it was an American that secured for China very good terms of peace with Japan—much better terms than it was possible to obtain by any other means. If China wants another Burlingame—Uncle Sam has him in readiness. To this extent we are willing to extend our good offices; also to build them ships and supply them with munitions of war—if they ordcr them promptly. Why not? If China has the money to pay for them there are shipyards in Europe that will build the ironclads. Li Hung Chang made an investigation on that point last summer. He also saw our ship- yards, and it may be that he has business. to offer us. Withal these new complications on the Asiatic shores of the Pacific make it im- perative for the United States to annex Hawail. The islands are ready and willing to come in under the stars and stripes. Let them come as soon as possible. ‘The Worthy P From the Syracuse Post. wort! joner need have no fear The hy pensit ne er All Right. @ rew but only as a trifling recognition of the debt which it can never hope to wipc out. No one would pretend that the most liberal pension is adequate com| tion for a 's services. is simply a Uttle help to a creditor of the nation in his time of ‘The American people will cheerfully pay every such and at same time reserve the right to for the > uw OR the halance of the week we will sell-all of our “Full Dress” Reception One-strap Satin and Patent Leather Slip- fray oats. Hl OS lar $3 quality, SOEs oS ccs ‘The satins are in black, white and all eyening colors, and are the per- fection of fit and grace. The Patent Leathers have the new toe, and are equal to any found elsewhere at $3. All Spring Heel Shoes Reduced. 8 announced a few days ago —owing to contemplated changes we will close out our entire line of Children’s, Misses’ and’ Women's Spring Heel Shoes of the famous Dugan & Hud- son's “Ironclad” make. These at the reduced prices are the greatest values on the face of the earth: 1.50 Shoes now $1.13 (Sizes 6 to 8.) ‘$2.00 Shoes now $1.50, (Sizes 8% to 10%.) .50 Shoes now $1.8 (Sizes 11 to 2.) .00 Shoes now $2.2. Qiitsses', 11 to 2—Women's, 2% to 6.) “Jenness Miller” Hygienic Shoes. HOUSANDS of women bought “Jenness Miller” Shoes cheer- fully at $5. Many thousand more will now buy them at $3.50. They are “peculiar to them- selves,” inasmuch as they are made over entirely original lasts from a model of the natural foot. If you merely wish a stylish sboe, and do not care how much {t hurts, you are not interested in “‘Jenness Miller” Shoes. If you have corns or bunions, or if yonr feet are otherwise tender, you should never wear any other shoe. Four styles, lace and button, wide, common-sense and new round “dress” tde. Only $3.50. Extra quality, $5. ‘CROCKER, ( 939 Penn. Ave. New Year’s Wines. All kinds of rare old WINES and CHAM- PAGNES—BRANDY -gnd WHIKKY—RUS and CORDIALS—for New Year's. Tmport and domestic. Every: variety-every brand— that’s famous for social uses. 7 GED E “MARYLAND CLUB” WHISKY, $1.25 fall qt." bot. B. Hoover, sew york av. Je28-ta,th,s,16,tf eee eee eee ¥ >WRAPSI: Every society woman should own one of these “Beautiful Dainty Opera Wraps of ours. They are grand for wear with even- ing dresses. Come in and let us show them to you. eadquarters for Stylish Sealskin Jack- Hing: Deck Mink Capes, Ewrsixa ant Nec! raian and Boas with tails, and Muffs, in every stylish fur. And yet we ask reasonable prices for all this beanty and richness. + B. H. Stinemetz & Son, Hate 028-284 a'tinters, 1237 Pa. Ave. % PAPAAABRPRAAARBAABAB. “L wW. NEN € € « € « € £ € "1808" Calendars free! ER” Mine COAL! Smaller coal Dilis result from using ‘Lee’? Mine Ccal! It's cheapest because it is the best—and cheapest in price! ‘Summer"’ prices for ‘Lee’? Mine Coal! Johnson Bros., 1206 F St. 1515 7th st. 14th and D ste. Sd and K ats. 13th and Water st Perfumes! t the “half-and-half” kind of Ex- tracts and Perfumery. To flustrate: Po- mades from which Extracts are made are staple, and all pay the same prices for them. Scme ‘take half a pint .of the genuine Ex- tracts and dilute them with a half pint of alcobol—thus making @ pint of so-called Ex- tract. That is not the case with ours! We handie only the concentrated Extracts and Perfumery—the strong, rare, fragrant kind! ‘These qualities are twice as good as the price indleates. ‘he Bhe. Rastman's Violet Water. 1 @ Special .......- we LIC. ‘The 35c. quality White Rose and Violet tn, fall os. bottles,” with I Qo Special. ....--.veeeeeee 3 Beautiful 4-oz. Hand-painted Rottles Violet merrees Worth ane 0c. t yi > h & OGRAITS, ive. no2-2m,40 2 dor Popa Driges at STEVENS’. You La@ids Need ‘“KlenZi” now Wines ** Liquors For New Yea 19c Your Name ON Pifty Cards, 86c —from copper plate, en- graved by the acknowl edged best artist in Wash- | ington. AND New Year Cards, 7c —7c for 15¢ ones; 67c ior $1 ones. Others propor- tionately reduced. THE PALAIS ROYAL and Its Two New Stores. HE one with articles at the uniform price of g cents, the other filled with articles of merit at only 4cents for choice. According to the announcement made yesterday—no trashy goods. The “Opening” will occur shortly, after months of preparation. 1897 Holiday.Goods are being given hasty exit prices. The New Year shall see mone here. Tomorrow the distribution of the Handkerchiefs that formed the Old Virginian Home and Garden scene. Shut your eyes to a few pin holes and the handkerchiefs are as good as ever. each or 25c for three of the 12%c Handker- chiefs. ...13¢ for the 18¢ and 25c beauties. 28¢ for the 35c ones....35¢ for the 50c gems T5e for the $1 ones. 18 tr the Men's 2e Initial Silk Handker- ehlefs....28¢ for the 35c ones....30c for the 75¢ ones ‘Se for the $1 ones, For Big Men. Large sizes in Winter Underwear at prices to make a profitable invest- ment for next winter. 59 for Big Men's $1 and $1.25 Shi: and c Drawers....$1 for $1.50 and $1. gar- ments. All good values at former prices. Millinery Department. The New Year will’ find this de- partment entirely remodeled. A grand clearing sale now—prior to the arrival of the carpenters. $3.75 "7, of the Trimmed Hats that - have sold until now at $7.50 to $10 euch. $1.65 ture” Hats. for the ultra fasbionable Silk Velvet Hats in all shapes, including the “*Pic- for the 75e to $1 Imported Tam O’Shan- ters, in styles for young ladies and chil- DSc tet vest of the Untrimmed French Felt Hats—sold at 75e and $1 each. Black and colors. 75¢ 25c effects. 5c 5 for the 10c to 25c Buckles and Ornaments of ic all kinds. Some, of rhinestones, steel and Jet, are very superior. for $1.50 to $4.50 Sea Gulls, Pigeons, Owls, Pheasants and various bird effects. for the S0e to $1 Wings and Fancy Feathers. Black and colors, in latest for the 25¢ te 28 Fancy Feathers and Wings, in black and colors. Best Ribbons. Those used for Christmas display are on bargain tables at bargain prices. The following are perfect: D3 Bre for Se to Soe quality Taffeta Site © hnivvons, 4 to 5 tnches wide, The newest plaids and stripes are in the lot. Furriers’ Furs. The prices until now were much less than prevailing. The reductions now made create bargains rare. Five hints: for the $16.50 Electric Seal Collar. $13.50 pie in four styles. Some with rip- ple storm ccllar and marten. tails. $6.98 for the $9 Astrakhan Collarettes, 12 - inches deep, 84 inches sweep. Graceful and comforting garments, these. $4.98 *,h $6.98 Electric, and Wool Seal . Collarettes. Some edged with Thibet fur; others ornamented with marten tails. fe Fall sweep, bigh storm collar, satin lined throughout. 79 for the Children’s $1.25 Fur Sets, in black and white Angora and Thibet. Fall sise collar and new shape muff. 1898 Requisites for social func- tions--for personal use or for the home. A few hints. Table Linen and Glassware for the New Year’s table. © Note prices for first quality Bohemian Glass- ware, artistically engraved: QS “22 for Champagne and Whisky ++-.$1.75 dozen for Sherry for Table Tumblers, Wine and Punch $2.48 for Claret Glasses... .$2.75 for ( $2.95 for Saucer Champagne Glasses... for Finger Bowls. S11 exch for Decanters....$1.50 for these 2 with handles. ...95¢ for Water Bottles +++-18¢ for Oll Bottles, O8c 1 set consisting of Large and Handsome- ly Engraved Water Pitcher, six Tumblers upd Tray, ~ 19¢ for Celery Holders and 5c for Jelly Dishes looking just like cut ¢1 ing” Whisky G' Table Linen. _Special prices to introduce the New Year's pattern: $ Damask $1.79 Pattern Cloths....$4.75 for the $5.50 ones....O:hers proportionately reduced. for the $0 Sets $7.5 stitebed Double and one dozen Napkins and $9.50 for the $12 se $4.98 fr the $5.50 Set, consisting of knotted ~ fringe tablecloth. 2x3. ynrds, and one dozen doslics..$6.98 for the $7.98 sets, and $7.98 for the $10 sets. $2.25 bowls. for the Double Satin consisting of Hem Damask Tablecloth $8.50 for the $10 sets, dozen for the $2.98 quality Henstitch- ed Damask Doplies, used with finger Dress Needs. Evening Gloves at attractively spe- cial prices: $3 for $3.50 White and Black Suede Mousque- taires, 20-button length. ...$2.25 pair for $2.75 Gloves, 16 buttons. Evening Silks. Bengaline Silks are to be au fait for 1898. Special values at only $1 and $1.25 a yard, in all the correct evening shades. Satin Duchesse, in every wanted shade, is here at 85c, $1, $1.35, $1.50 and $2 0 yard. Spe- clal value in white at SS to $3.50 a yard. © grand vargain in the Moire Velour Silks, in evening shades, at 68c, instead of $1.25 a yard. © Another bargain--59c a yard for 27-inch Fig- ured Silk Crepes. (7 44c instead of 50c a yard for Japanese Silks, in forty shades. 44c, SOc and S9c for White Habutai Silks, 24, 27 and 36 inches wide. Wool Fabrics. SOc .2 5204 for 40 and 45-inch Albatross Nun's “Velling and Henrietta, in white, cream, alle, lavender, pink, yellow, red. Draperies. instead of $1 yard for 45-inch Tinsel Gauze, with lace insertion. Newly beav- 75¢ titel, TUTTO ees Qn A center table will be filled tomorrow morning with about 30. Women’s Stylish Black Winter Coats, in fine smooth kerseys, beavers, rough chey- iots, boucles, etc., plain and braid trimmed, in double breasted and “fly-front” reefer styles. These have been re- duced from $8 to $20 simply because we have “but one or two of a style.” All sizes in the lot. . | . . . seees This big Coat, Cape and Suit Department requires just such a “weeding out” to keep it in its present perfect and complete condition. Clark & Co., 811 Pa. Ave. Bt = Elphonzo Youngs Company. The largest, cleanest and brightest retail store— Greatest variety and best cared for stock of food products aud other household acticies in the city. Candy - Candy --- Candy Don’t buy Candy adulterated with glucose and marble dust just, be- cause you happen to see it advertised at a low price, when for a very little more money you can get pure, wholesome goods— Our Candies are ail fresh made, and are guaranteed absolutely pure sugar goods with genuine fruit flav- ors only, and are therefore as harm- less as bread and butter for infants, children or grown people. This is the place to buy Candy— sure. Closed the entire Satur (New Year's day), as usual. Elphonzo Youngs Co., Wholesale and Retail Grocers, 428 Ninth street, bet. D and E. Harris & th and D R Cor, 10-year guaranteed | Silver=-plated | ‘Spoons, Forks mt We have a-special grade of Silver- plated Spoons and Forks far superior to the regular factory-made goods, which the manufacturers and ourselves guarantee to you for 10 years. The designs are 3 i ] copies of solid silver, and as a special at- a wa wa a MR : evra wn traction we are solling them this week at the following low prices: E Set of 6 9) 4 Tea Spoons, Set of 6 Dessert Spoons or Forks, Set of 6 Table Spoons o or Forks, ° ° t Knives ‘We can sell you Rogers’ Best Triple- plated Table Kuives, containing 12 dwts, of silver to the dozen, QD sets of 6, for.. We also offer you « superior Silver- plated Knife, containing 16 dwts. to the dozen, with a scimetar- shaped blade and swedgod- $2 25 edge, le sets of 6, for. While these cost you but 25c. more, we guarantee them to wear you five years longer. Magnificent Mne of Silver-plated Tableware, such as Cake Baskets, Water Pitchers, Chocolate Pitchers, Bread and Butter Plates, Bon Bon Dishes, ete. The finest qualities at the lowest prices. a ITE hs) vole 5 Le a % 5 Cor. 7th & D Sts. T URN over in your mind the ad es we offer in lai your linen and see if it