Evening Star Newspaper, December 29, 1897, Page 6

~ THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1897-12 PAGES. THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. WEDVESDAY....... December 29, 1597. m the combined cir- ether Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no eempetitor. (7 In order to avoid delays, om ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to Editortal the or Business Depart- 1g to tenor or purpose. The Indiana Republicans. A lerge meeting of Indiana republicans vas held at Indianapolis yesterday. It is described as the largest “‘off-year” meeting ever held by the party in the state. The circumstances were highly favorable for an outspok2n and a sincere expression of opinion. No convention was in session for the nomination of candidates for office, and hence no influences were at work for eva- sions or suppressions of sentiment. The only subject under consideration was the general welfare of the party, and to that those in attendance addressed themseives. Senator Fairbanks made the principal address, and commanded all the greater attention by delivering a message from the President with which before leaving Washington he had thoughtfully charged himself. The message was one of good cheer, and bespeaking the continued confi- dence of the republicans of Indiana. The President assured them thrcugh Mr. Fair- banks that he was mindful of their gener- ous support last year and would keep the faith then pledged to the country in his name. The response to the message was entirely clear. The prevailing sentiment, as expressed by Mr. Fairbanks, was that “no party can afford to vary from its platform pledges the width of a solitary hair.” Tae President, therefore, in his effort to carry ent the platform, upon which he was elected, including the promises as to sound money, civil service reform, and all, is assured of the cordial support of the men in Indiana who assisted in his election. ~ The deliverance of this meeting is of no ordinary kind. Indiana has long been almost evenly divided politically, but with a tendency toward democracy. Mr. Hend- ricks and Mr. Vocrhees exploited the green- back policy there with marked success, and for some years controlled the state upon that line. But last year the repubii- cans, making the fight squarely upon the money issue, won by a large majority, and after a campaign of an unusual! display of energy on both sides. And now, very prop- erly, they desire that the policies they then indorsed, and to which feel themselves still shall be put into force. Otherwise, hey plainly see, they will be at the most signal disadvantage in next year's cam- paign. To be obliged to go upon the stump and try to excuse a do-nothing policy will be to invite, and almost certainly receive, @ pronounced popular rebuke. Indiana, it is also to be remembered, is ore of the most important of the middle and such sentiment as is found in ‘an circles there may safely be ac- republ cepted as representative of republican sen- iiment over a wide stretch of the surround- ing territor;. ——_+ es —___ The Negro American Academy. Wide possibilities open before the Negro American Academy now holding its first annual session in this city. This new in- stitution aims at the elevation of the negro race through educational enlightenment and should develop into a conservative, service- able factor in the line of its purposes. The Academy seeks statistics as a basis for future work. It attacks the subject in a scholarly manner and from the standpoint of investigation. There does not appear ary sign of a disposition to accentuate the race feeling in any section, but the inspira- tion of the movement seems to be a scier.- tific desire for information. Much good can be accomplished by such an organiza- tion carefully conducted. One of the most remarkable achievements of the latter part of the century is the work that has been acne by Booker T. Washington at Tuske- gee. Ala., toward the academic and indus- trial education of the men and women of his race, but even more remarkable is the spirit with which that work is regarded by the people of the south. Nothing is heard from them about this endeavor but praise. Washington is one man out of a great host, @ natural leader and creator. He is earning an international reputation for his intelli- «ent development of certain educational theories and fer his practical suggestions to the people of his own color. This new Academy can well foster the spirit with which the white people regard this and similar works among the negroes. There are many obstacles to complete success in the way of such an organization, but it seems now to be in careful hands, and through its publications and sessions it ought to sow good seed. 22 ____ There is gereral sympathy for Wm. M. Singerly in the calamity which has befallen him. Mr. Singerly has at all times stood high in the estimation of the community as @ man anu he has justified this estimate by the steps he has taken to remedy the in- juries inflicted by the wreck of his banking institution. His relinquishment of his prop- erty, including The Record, a paper that he has brought to a high standard of efficiency and success, shows that he has been actu- ated by motives that can not be impugned. It sincerely to be hoped that his affairs will be satisfactorily settled and that he will soon again be prosperous as ever. The decision to continue The Record under his able direction ts a wise move. ——__ see In any further consideration of arbitra- tion some guarantee should be exacted from Great Britain that Canada will not be permitted to become too much of an irritation. ——++e—__ Ohio politicians are now busily playing the old game known as “guess who has the gold brick.” ——__+ e+ —___ Acticn Against a Trespass. 2 the matter of the illegal railroad oc- cupancy of the public reservation at First and H streets northeast the Attorney Gen- eral has notified the Secretary of the In- terior that he has decided that the case merits active intervention by the courts and to this end he has directed the United States district attorney in this city to pro- ceed at unce against the corporation. This case has been tor years a source of irrita- tion to the citizens. The property in ques- tion is not of vital value. It is, however, @ part of the city’s system of parkings and should never-be surrendered to the en- croachments of any private concern. If it were not recovered by due process of law a dangerous precedent would be set up to give possible trouble in the future. The least infraction of the statute tends to en- courage other trespasses. There should never have been any delay in the prosecu- tion of the company. But in addition to the moral and legal reasons for the action just taken there are other items to be con- sidered. The railroad company has prom- tsed to amend its terminal system in ac- cordance with the demands of the citizens and the authorities, proposing a system of viaducts to elevate the tracks sind thus to prevent grade crossings. This promise has not been Kept but is persistently advanced whenever the grade crossing question be- comes acute. The citizens reasonably seek to make the occupation of the streets at grades as onerous.to the company as it is to themselves and to this end they have at all times protested against the granting of privileges tending to increase the holdings of the railroad company upon the thor- oughfares and public spaces. It has been a part of the effort to oust the surface tracks to demonstrate to the corporation the commercial advisability of a speedy performance of the promised improvements. The reservation now illegally occupied has proved a great advantage to the railroad and its absence will doubtless'be felt. It is used as a discharging point for heavy freight, having been originally occupied for the unloading of stone for the Congression- al Library building. Its clearance now will or should serve as a lever for action in the direction of grade crossing re- form and to this end it is to be hoped that tre prosecution will be vigorously pushed. Another reason is still to be noted in this connection. The accumulation of freight cars and unloading devices at this point serves to obstruct the view of the converging tracks that should at all times be clear to the users of H street, an impor- tant thoroughfare. With the triangle re- covered from the grip of the railroad and improved it will be possible to observe the approach of trains with far greater cer- tainty than at present, and the likelihood of accidents will be reduced materially. The Secretary of the Interior and the At- torney General deserve the hearty thanks of the citizens of the District for their action, and so will the district attorney if he follows his instructions without any More than the absolutely necessary delay. There are other cases of illegal occupation of public property by the steam railroads, notably in South Washington, which re- quire the same attention from the author- ities that has been bestowed upon the trespass in Northeast Washington. — +2. Prosecution by Proxy. The State Department is informed that the murderers of the Amertean bicyclist, Lenz, have been convicted and sentenced by the Turkish courts to fifteen years’ im- prisonment each. This is gratifying infor- mation. The Lenz case has been a trouble- some matter for some years. Lenz was fouliy murdered while travelling through Kurdestan and this government has had the greatest difficulty in prodding Turkey into an appreciation of the gravity of the crime of slaying innocent American tour- ists. Now, however, the Ottoman wheels of justice have revolved and the murderers have been convict2d and sentenced. Of course it is unfortunate that owing to a slight lapse in the work of the Turkish detective aepartment the convicted men have never been caught, and the sentence must go upon the records as having been merely theoretically executed. The Turkish government has at all times disclaimed any ability to locate or identify the Kurdish bandits wh) committed the deed and this has led to the suspicion that it has not tried very hard to do so. Minister Angell should now be requested by the Secretary of State to send to Washington a full report of the court proceedings resulting in this highly scientific conviction of and sen- tencing of absent criminals. There is grave reed for the information, especially in this city, where the police are puzzled over the whereabouts of one Dorsey Foultz, who killed a man the night of May 3v last. Doubtless the courts could utilize the pro- cess of proxy prosecution to good effect in this case. It would be at least satisfying to have Foutz tried and convicted and sentenced even though he were not in cus- tody. That process would save valuabie time. It would add zest to the chase that, it is to be supposed, will not be suspended. It is one thing to go after a man who may be acquitted of the crime charged, and an- other thing entirely to pursue a man who stands recorded as sentenced. By all means let Minister Angell be requested to send along this valuable information. ——\oe+o—_—_. Alexander R. Shepherd. The failure to confirm the published re- port of the serious illness of ex-Governor Shepherd is the cause of genuine and wide- spread rejoicing in Washington. The intl- mation that he had suffered a stroke of apoplexy and lay in a dangerous state came with the greater shock in view of his fine physical condition when he made his latest visit to Washington. The mem- ory af Alexander R. Shepherd, as the benefactor of the national capital, wiil ever be cherished in the hearts of Wash- ingtonians, especially those whose length of years makes possible a perspective view of the «ld as well as the new Waskingiun. The demonstration in his honor a year ago was a sincere expression of public and private gratitude for good work well done. The time that has elapsed since he did his duty in this city has enabied even his harshest critics to appreciate the wis- dom of his course and to turn their con- demnation into praise. Washington would be nearer the fulfillment of its glorious premise if the spirit in which he labored animated universally today the men whc have in their keeping the legislative for- tunes of the District. 2 One of the first theories that suggested itself in connection with the missing Hilton trophy was that the amateur military gen- tlemen in San Antonio, Texas, might have happened to take a fancy to it. — +s —__—_. By some strange oversight the actor who was sent to the penitentiary for wife- beating neglected to have the name of his next play annourced in connection with the news of his incarceration. —_———_++e—__—__ Mr. Croker will contemplate the Greater New York festivities and reflect that the man who first remarked that he was mon- arch of all he surveyed was, compara- tively, a puny boaster. ——_>+e—____ The sultan does not see why he should refrain from doirg about as he chooses, when the onty penalty with which he is confronted is that of being obliged to make some more promises. —____+-«—___. The Ohio Democrats, The latest advices from Columbus do not encourage the idea that the democratic members of the Ohio legislature are to figure in a successful combination for the defeat of Mr. Hanna. The probability now is that Mr. Hanna will be elected, and that the minority will content itself with cast- ing a complimentary vote for some leader ef its own party. It is a little strange, however, that any other name but that of John R. McLean should be under consideration in connection with the honor. Mr. McLean’s claims ap- pear to be decidedly the strongest of al He is not the nominee of his party as Mr. Hanna is of his, but he was as distinctly at the head of the democratic forces in the campaign before the people as Mr. Hanna was at the head of the repubiican forces. He was, indeed, the democratic issue so far as the senatorial campaign was concerned. He directed the work of the committee, supplied, it is generally understood, the sinews of war, and assisted in the local combinations which brought the republicans pertlously close to defeat. The empty honor of a complimentary vote for senator seems, therefore, but a small return for such valuable services rendered. But Mr. McLean is suspected of presiden- tial aspirations, and his enemies within his} own party do not care to see him carry off even empty honors at this stage of the game. Voting for him for senator will ag-- knowledge not only his services in the cam- paign but his supremacy tn the state, ana aid him to that extent in his play for a delegation to the next democratic national convention favourable to his presidential - candidacy. For this reason there are prom- inent democrats in Ohio who would be glad to see the complimentary vote for senator cast for some man of less power and note, and thus, if possible, check the growing McLean influence in the party's affairs. It is not unlikely, however, that this anti- McLean talk may prove to be quite as un- substantial as the anti-Hanna talk promises to be. Mr. McLean is at present the demo- cratic leader of Ohio. The party machinery is in his hands, und-his hold is so firm that he can manipulate it at a distance of hun- dreds of miles. He has earned his party’s suppert for senator, and if he cares for it and is making an effort to get it the chances would appear to be in favor of his success. ———-+2___ The Emperor of Corea devoutly hopes that commerce will not require his anni- hilation along with that of the seals. .. —o +o ___. Mr. Tom Johnson is a gentleman of rapid achievements. He is already figuring as an old inhabitant in connectton with the New York celebration. SHOOTING STARS. Passing. The date o'er which, twelve months ago, We raised a jovial row We scorn. Poor '97 is A mere back number now. “Sometimes,” said Uncle Eben, “yoh runs crost er man dat keeps preachin’ un- selfishness ter ev’ybody else, simply in de hope.o’ leavin’ mo’ room faw his own pig- gishness.”” Good News. be “Your son,” said the professor, “has been laboring under a misapprehension.” “Perfess!” exclaimed Farmer Corntossel with joy in his voice, “ye don’t mean it!” “Mean what?” “That Josiar has been workin’.” An Impression. “Do you think you could hold a horse?” asked the farmer who had alighted at the carriage block in time to hear his appli- cation for a hand out. “Well, sir,” was the reply. “I dunno’s I'd care about the flavor. But me appetite feels equal to the siz Sure to Succeed. “She is the most innocent young woman I ever saw,” remarked Willie Wishington. “I can’t get her to talk without reserve, no matter how I try.” “Have you given it up?” “Oh, 10. There is one sure way that I haven't tried. 1 am going to arrange to have her play whist.” A Modest Wish. She sat among the lavish store Of gifts piled up about the floor; Far too sedate to romp and play, A well-bred lassie of today. She smiled with pleasure to compare The bindings rich on volumes rare, And tried of them a house to frame= But stopped it when her mother came. Then stoutly she essayed to quote Scme words that Herbert Spencer wrote, And vainly strove, with half-closed eyes, With Tupper to philosophize. And to her mother’s questioning, She sweetly answered, ‘Everything 1s beautiful as it could be; You have been very kind to me.” Ard yet a quaver in the voice, That tried, in duty, to rejoice, Prompted the query. “Did you, dear, Want something more than you have here?” Reluctantly the answer came: “Some Christmas, if it’s just the same, I'd rather like it, if I could Have something that I understood.” —_~+e—____ Street Extension. From the Financial Review. In a large question, like the general plan of street extension in this District, u.vers interests are necessarily affected, and hon- est differences of opinion will naturally ex- ist. But then conflicting views are not ir- reconcilable, because all agree that there should be some system of street extensions. The differences have largely run upon claims of excessive cost; of objection to the scheme of assessment for benefits by which the United States sought to avoid payment of its just half of such cost, and of allegation, that the beneficial use of property was Injuriously affected by inclu- sion within the map lines of proposed street extensions. The most serious of these objections was the attempted avoidance by the United States of its proportional contribution un- der the act of 1878. This city is valuable chiefly for residential purposes, and those who add largely each year to costly con- struction are drawn here for winter resi- dence purposes by our climatic and social advantages, and then are kept here for in- vestment purposes by our fair assessment and reasonable taxation. It would be whol- ly impossible to maintain these advantages if the entire cost of maintaining the Dis- trict government was put upon our tax- payers; and yet every time our citizens ac- quiesce in a violation of the organic law of proportionate contribution, they have taken another long step toward its absolute re- peal. It is the Rip Van Winkle way of not counting this time, until it sent him to his long sleep in the mountains. The amendatory legislation agreed upon by the Board of: Trade and District Com- missioners would seem to remove the prin- cipal objections to a modified system of street extensions. The estimated cost is brought within a practicable limit, and va- rious, real or supposed defects in the act of 1808 are cured so as to give certain neces- sary suspension and possibly ultimate re- lef from inequitable payment of taxes, and so as to give a legislative guaranty of the beneficial use by owners of their property within map lines of proposed street exten- sions until commencement of condemnation proceedings. But pre-eminently important is the resolution unanimously adopted by the Board of Trade (and with which the Commissioners of the District are under- stood to be in hearty sympathy) to the ef- ect: “That proportionate contribution by the United States under the act of 1878 is a vital feature of this amendatory legislation, and that, if the elimination of section 15 canmot be -otherwise secured, the whole highway act should be repealed.” If that declaration is adhered to every citizen can well afford to give his hearty support to the amendatory legislation thus proposed for street extension purposes. It says in emphatic terms that such legisla- tion must stand upon half-and-half terms, or it doesn’t go at all. So say we all. ———~22e—_____. Mr. Hilborn’s Revelations. ‘Wash. Corr. Sa Francisco Examiner. Just prior to the assembling of Congress Representative Hilborn of California made an address to the students of Chicago Uni- versity, in which he explained the defense- less condition of the country in case of war with one of the powerful European nations. He was severely criticised for this speech by the press and public men. General Lew Wallace was particularly indignant at Hil- born’s statements, and requested one of his friends in the Illinois delegation to call Hil- born to account on the floor of the House for his indiscretion. He went to the Navy Department for facts for a speech in which he intended to “roast” Hilborn, but to his astonishment was informed by the officiais that the Californian had told the truth. It was frankly ackiowledged that at present the department was dependent for its sup- ply of powder for the navy on two private powder manufactories, and that a sufficient supply could not now be obtained to fight a single naval battle. The department offi- clals stated, however, that _ IicKmevw’s Store Letter. FIXINGS” ** Receptions. Ladies who wish to be “faultlessly” attired at their receptions will find the correct Gloves, Hosiery, Fans, Handkerthiefs here for as little as equal quatitiés can be obtained any- where in Armerica. Ladies? 4-button Gloves, in White, Pearl, Maize, Light Mode, with black and self-embroidery, at $1. A better quality at $1.50. In Long. Gloves we have the White and Black Suedes, in 12, 16, 20 and 24-button lengths, at popular prices, from.$2.25 to $4. The recognized best Gloves made are the “Reynier,” which we show in Suede and Dress Kid, in. Evening Shades and Black, in 4, 6 and 8-but- ton. Beautiful Point Venise and Duch- ess Lace Handkerchiefs and the Fine Imported French Linen Hand-em- broidered Handkerchiefs. Not a bit expensive. The “Empire” is the latest style Fan. White and Black, with paint- ings, spangles, etc. The proper wrinkle in Hosiery is the White and Black Open-work Lisle and Silk Hosiery, from soc. up. Silk Hosiery, in evening colors to match costumes, also. Tell your husband, son and broth- er that we can “ccrerctly” dress him. “Men's Pearl White Kid Gloves, $1 All the newest street shades in Dress Kid Gloves, from.$1 up. Full Dress Laundered Shirts, open front and back and open back, $1. White and Black Satin Ascots and Four-in-hands-for morning wear, and White Lawn Bows for evening wear. Big line of Full Dress “Shields,” in satin and figured silks, $2 up. The latest and best is the “Shawl” Shield. Wm. H Mcknew Ladies’ and Men’s Furnishings, 933 Pa. Ave. it allty—loweat prices MAGRUDER'S. This Big Store Is Filled With New Year’s Dainties. Nothing is auissing from our display that yéu'll want for New Year's. WHITMAN'S delicious CANDIES, 20c. In fancy boxée. FRUIT CAK t¥PFinest paper boxes, (vc. Richardson DING—1 OM Hl kinds of fancy TABI fee Nixed-Nuts for $ Ips. Che Pan the goed kinds of Raising,. Currants, ete. be., Bie. dozen, WINES, Etc.- In our wine celiar we have finest brands of Old Wines ani gnes, Cordials, Irandies, . ‘om, ete. Our prices are as low as tho lowest quoted In New York for the same ras [Mall and telephone orders filled promptly. hn H. Magruder, Cor. Conn. Ave. and M St. It aT LR RATT The Eye —is a delicate organ, and much too precious to experiment with. Eyeglasses and Spec- tacles fitted by us have Til BEST lenses—which are se- lected and adjusted to the minutest nicety, to meet the ndividual needs of the eye. iM‘Allistere Feast Opticians,“1311” Fst. de29-28d ATT A LCT a TTT Don’t Suffer All you need is LAN ASOL OINTMENT. never fails With Piles, sit tc les free. [7 “Eucalyptine” keeps skin Uke velvet. 25c. Evans’ Drug Store¥™-1¢ +24 ‘Retail, F Conn, ave. and § st. and 1428 Md. aves” deeo-160" de29-16d LPIOP93 399333 D> Established 1851. Ices, Cakes, etc., for New Year’s. *** All the favorite flavors of Creams *-* and Ices—all kinds of delicious * Cakee—for New Year's Receptions. * Orders deliver convenient hours * on Ne ave. HOM LAYER CAKB.....2...-85¢. Fussell’s,% a. edo th.fom-28 oe “College’’ Frames. ‘The “‘novelty"” of the season, and espe- r New Year's gifts, con- . Cabinet size ““Calloge”™ il fiags and ‘colors. VEERHOFF'S, Art Store, 1217 F St. de29-200 © « For New Year’s Receptions— | worth less than $ 1 0.00. Choice..... The Busy Corner, tt and Marke Spee | So Kann, Sons & Co. = ° ° ° How Does This Price Strike Every Set of Furs in our hous2 for Tlisses and Children, which sold for $1.50, $1.75, $2.25 and $2.50, were o marked down yesterday to sell at = They consist of Lamb’s Wool, Angora, in White and Gray, Ermin, Opossum, Imitation Chinchilla, Krimner and Nutria—every piece nicely finished and lined with good quality colored satin. Of our mascot Coat Sales. This time we have made the price D o In this assortment of Jackets we will offer you a complete assortment of Black and Navy Beaver Cloth—Coverts—Cheviots—Diagonals— Bou- cles—Imitation Persian Lamb and afew fancy colors, in plain goods, made in the height of fashion, finished in the best possible manner, some all lined, others half; shield and Franklin fronts, double and_ single breasted, strap-stitched and bound seams, all sizes; not a single garment in this vast assortment 5 $5.8 » ° SECOND FLOOR — CLOAK DEPARTMENT. 200 pieces of new Spring Design in Japanese Crepe Gold Cloth— these goods were just bought a few days ago by our upholstery buyer much below the regular price. They are soft finish and look very much like the silk kind—will make ele- S34 ( gant drapery 7% ones seccnjnceseec asec eee eee 3 Flannels. Flannels by the yard in red, white and blue. Plain colors, in All Wool Eiderdown, Light and Dark Gray. Never quoted less than 25c. a yard by others. Special...............-.-19¢. All-wool Anti-Rheumatic Red Twill Flannel—the price everywhere is-25¢. a yard. |Special... ..--=---s<---- 19c. Labrador—Extra heavy White Shaker Flannel, made right among Shakers and sold regularly at 15c. ayard. Special.... 34c. Yard Norfolk White Shaker, made down in Old Virginia. Worth 18c. a yard. Special............-....+-++2+-+-+--02--+---- AZIAC, Cream, White, Plain Domet, finished like the Shaker Flannel. 5c. (2g Va (Cas cere ante er pi fe Nee oe spacial SS5555 SecKeceekeceake Cc. G. H. White Wool Flannel, regular width, with pink edge. Sold regularly by us for 20c. Special.................+.seeee-ee-ees DSC. All-wool Queche Plain White Flannel, elegant for infants’ and chil- dren’s underwear. Always 35c. a yard. Special................25¢. Gray Twill Skirting Flannel, also used for working shirts. You may pay more elsewhere, but it’s the same kind that we are selling. Spe- cial at : 335599559995 35 555 72837 IAS Klondike Skirt Patterns, made of heavy double face domet, with assorted fast colored borders and crgchet edges. Special.......35¢. Merritt’s 27-inch All-wool Skirting Patterns, 10 elegant styles. These goods are sold on their merit everywhere at 62}c. a yard. Spe- Clad nest tcc t eee es 5c. Extra Quality White and Colored Embroidered Flannels, neat and well wearing needle work. Worth 89 to 98c. a yard. Special.....69¢, All-wool Skirt Patterns, in assorted styles and colors. They always sold for $1.39 and $1.50. We make them. Special.............98¢. 200 pieces Celebrated XXL Unbleached Canton Flannel, long nap and heavy twill. Worth r2}c. a yard. Special................ 834c. 50 pieces Nashua C. Unbleached Canton Flannel. The 74c. quality. Special . - 534c. ALL THESE SPECIAL BARGAINS ARE TO BE FOUND IN DEPART- MENT—SECOND FLOOR. Hosiery. SOME SPECIALS THAT ARE MUCH UNDER REGULAR PRICES. LADIES’ FAST BLACK EXTRA HEAVY COTTON HOSE, HIGH-SPLICED HEEL AND DOU- BLE SOLE. 35c. QUALITY. OUR FLA: EL 25c. pair. LADIES’ RIBBED LISLE THREAD HOSE, BLACK BOOTS, WITH BRIGHT TOPS. REGU- LAR 25c. QUALITY. as 2 17c. pair. CHILD'S EXTRA HEAVY FAST BLACK RILBED COTTON BOSE, FULL SEAMLESS, DOU- BLE HEELS AND TOES. 18c. QUALITY. 12%4c. pair. CHILD'S FAST BLACK RIBBED WOOL HOSE, MERINO TOES AND HEELS. WORTH 20c. 1214¢. pair. LADIES’, CHILDREN’S AND MISSES’ JERSEY LEGGINS. 75c., 89c. 98c. LADIES’ BLACK BROADCLOTH OVER-GAITERS, ALL SIZES. 15c., 25c. and 50c. Great Special Clearing Sale of Household Linens. We have routed out all short lengths of Toweling and Table Linen in Silver, Bleached and Cream, that have accumulated during our holi- day rush, in lengths ranging from 14 to 6 yards, all qualities, widths and prices; also slightly soiled Towels, Napkins, Washstand, Bureau and Buf- fet Scarfs, Fringed, Hemstitched. All White Bordered Dinner Cloths, in 2, 24 and 3 yards lengths; also Spachtel and Irish Point Shams and Scarfs. We offer the same at fully one-third less than former prices. Trimming Department Clearing Sale. Choice of any of Black and Colored Mohair Loop Trimming. For- mer prices from 35c. to 50c. To close..... 5 25c. yd. Military Set, all colors, 4 loops and seam pieces. Special, per - 5c. Mohair Tubular Braid, all colors, per yard.... d. : y Choice of any of our Ioc., 12$c., and 15c. Colored Bead and Silk All Colors and Black Soutache Braid, 2 dozen yards for.... [6c. Ladies’ Neck Fixings — - For evening and street wear, consisting of Dress Fronts, Jabots and Silk Ties. Fine Neck Boas, made of liberty silk and chiffon, which sold for $2.48, $2.75 and $2.98. Special........... Fine Ruching, in all colors, which sold from asc. to 390. ‘a yard We are selling a great many Silks for Evening and Reception Gowns. We’ve been quoted for hay- ‘ing the best assortment of High Art Silks in Wash- | ington. Our special prices have assisted materially. jou 35 Sr Ir para 2-2 » Lansburgh & Bro. 4 You Will Want of "Your Table toLook *4 er Ty Inviting New Year’s Day,. eaten A «| «Nice Table Linen is *1 ‘ indispensable. We have } the stock to select from. "‘ Size 2x2} yards, Fine Qual- n tf ity Fringed Plain White Dam- I ask Table Sets... . scpetaiage || ba ¢ 2x24 yards, Extra Fine +4 Quality Fringed Plain White +} ss Damask Table Sets $4.25 set.., pg Sze BB yds... ptetees $5.00set.' 19% Size 2x2} yards, Fine Qual- ity Plain White Hemstitchbed 4 re ~ je Damask Table Sets $7.08 set.;\ Size 2x3 yax al ‘ “ Size 2x2} yards, Extra Fine /¢ »¢ Quality Plain White Hemstitch- + * ed Damask Table Sets 4 i $10.00 set.) $4 Size 233 yas. . $12.00 set. «| 4 Size 2}x2$ yards, Extra ¢ +4 Fine Quality Plain White Hem- 4 > stitched Damask Table Sets, iv 9} $16.00set. ‘ *€ Size 2x3 yds......... § 18.00set.t 4 Size 2x2} yards, Fine Qual- | h ity Plain White Damask “ 4 Luncheon Cloths ” «| $2.00 and $2.50) 44 Size 2x2 yards, Fine Quality »4 Plain White — Hemstitched * be Luncheon Cloths. ..... -$2.50)4 dé Size 22% yds... | a] x: _ Size 4-4, Plain White Fine “ + Quality Knotted Fringed Tea + rs Cloths ‘89c., $1.00, $1.50, $2.00," 4 rs Size 20x30, White ” *< Hemstitched Tray }{ Cloths }t 29c., 50c., 75c., $1.25. {Plain White Fine Quality ff }« Damask Doylies, Plain Damask + al *§1.00, $1.35, $1.50, $1.75" }; and $2.25 per dozen. }} 16-inch Plain White Open- | Me work Border Damask Doylies, el ” $1.75 per dozen. * You are just in time * + if you leave your order » for New Year’s Cards ‘‘ today. Our engraver}! i will not disappoint you. i" i « LANSBURGH : o . ” ”* 4 420, 422, 424, 426 7th St You Are Certain To Get The Best If You Buy Loeffler’s Sausage. Every one says no other sausage is quite 80 rich and delictous, 80 good for breakfast these cool mornings. 7 Come to our ds in the markets if your dealer doesn’t handle it. A. LOEFFLER, (°** Conter—K Street—Western and Q St. Markets. de29-1 20 S339939393399 99399 5 Season the Salads for NewYear’s vith Lucca Olive Oil. *** No other oil is so well sulted for all ** © table uses. We import our oil direct from Lacea, Italy, and bottle it here. So you're certain to get the °° pure oll if you come to us. * °° G7 He. full quart bottle. *** pint. W. S. THOMPSON, PHARMACIST, 703 15TH STREET. 429-284 The ease of mind that comes with absolute foot ease must be experienced to be fully appreciated. We remove corns painlessly, and success- fully treat all manner of fout troubles. Modest fees. Laxt- ing relief. GEORGES & SON, Chiropodists, Hours, 8 to 6; Sundays, ¥ to 1. Nothing else ix quite Boe. Burt’s. High-class Shoes of absolute comfort, exact fashion, distinc- tive appearance, unequaled wear. For Ladies and Men. 3.50, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00. Dress Boots, Shoes and Ties, in beautiful leathers and satins, carefully made over lasts of tried and tested measurements, Hygienic School Shoes, hand made, on the comfort last. Wholly unlike any other school shoes. Date of sale on lining proves the great durability. Burt's, 1411 F St. - Arthur Burt. MO. Bart & Co., New York.