Evening Star Newspaper, January 1, 1898, Page 8

8 _— —— = Ww. AND » MOSES ss F st. cor. th. | Storage, 22d and M. Factories, 12th @ B, & Mattress Factory, Ist & D. Upholstery Department Attractions —Just lots of them. We fee! in the humor for cutting prices now, for there are lots of goods here that we must be clearing out soon—and they might as well go now as later. Sofa Pillows— All the latest effects appropriate for ted room, drawing room, cozy corners. &¢., from $1.50 to $15 Lace Department—Yard Goods— Irish Point Lace, for sash curtains, from Me. to $3 sard. Brussels Lace, for sash curtains, 63. to $2 . for sash curtains, 75e. to for sash curtains, 50c. to ishne . for sash curtains, 18¢. to Sosa steel cxckenees ooveatame I2%e. to Soe. per yard. Table Covers— In this department can be found Covers of description, from the smallest. Stand st Piane Cover, embracing Pisbasoa, Turkish. Jap: Velour, India Sitks and 75¢. to $25 China Silk— Plain and Fizured. all the latest designs and patterns, from 4c. to $1. Bedding Department— Cotton Comforts, from 9c. to $2.50, ay and White Blankets, $1 to $15 Ziderdown Comforts, £5 to $22.50, Sheets and Pillow ‘Cases, from 25e. pair to $1.35 pair. It W. B. MOSES & SONS. 1 — Select Your Favorite Whisky. have all the well-known brands. . WILSON M cLU IMPERIAL WEDD! own eee < a < ¢ IS pure, old and mellow—75c. J. D. Donnelly, 14th & I. "Phone 934. Orders filled promptly. ‘After we've permanently cured yonr corns or bunions you'll wender how you ever endured their torturing pain, even for an hour. Corns removed painlessly, Be. jal-s,t.th,20 ae PROF. J. J. GEORGES & SON, Chiropodists, 1115 Pa. ave. Hours, 8 to 6. Sundays, 9 to 1. Jal-lod & oh Cf £2 Seo oe ooo ‘All Our Furs { *REDUCED. : Collarettes, Muffs, Boas, Searfs, Capes —every ready-made Fur Garment in our entire stock REDUCED WAY BELOW iTS REAL WORTH. Tir you have a need for rich, hand- some, stylish Furs—don't let this great sale pass unnoticed. SAKS FUR CO., 4 Cor. 13th and G Streets. 7 Jal-s,t,th-28 ee : ~ Soon OO OS OO OOO $ Reckless Sacrifice of ‘Diamonds, $ Watches, J ewelry,&c. $ ‘AtAuction Q The entire stock of the retiring firm of ‘Jacobs Bros Diamond Importers Estab. 1 1229 °9 Pa.ave, 2nd Jewelers, is to be sold to a finish at pub-Q lic auction. Absolutely nothing reserved. Every article is to go for what it will bring. Drop in any day at 11 am., 3 pm. or 7 J. H. French the sale for F. Q Q ; ve Q Q Y DOAOODS will conduct Warren Johnson, 0 Q Q Q Q Our Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is So Much Better 44 pint; Goe. pint. lington Drug Store, Cor. Vt. Ave. & H St- rt? Vv. W. Ki de31-20d Stalee’s Photos Are Unique and Daintily Finished. W. H. STALEE, 1107 F St. Alex. 8. stic Souvenir Boxes ers. handsemely decerated. ‘Tropical Tee mimel, 805 Vt. Ave. wearlng, a Back = onld be 8: RT'S ANGOSTURA world renowned appetizer of. ex- Beware of imitations. [AN ENGLI He Discusses the Gu2stion of Pelagic Sealing From a Biological Standpoint. Contentions of the United States That He Considers Based on Rea- sonable Grounds. A timely and carefully prepared article, entitled “The Fur Seals; The American Case,” by one who signs himself “A Brit- ish Naturalist,” appears in the Con- {temporary Review for December. This really useful contribution to seal litera- ture seems to have been incited by a com- munication in the November Fortnightly Review from a Mr. H. W. Wilson, who, the “Naturalist” by way of introduction, says “vigorously abuses our American kinsmen for thelr protests against the continued destruction of the north Pacific herds of fur seals.” The writer then Trost happily epitomizes the uninformed Englishman's standpoint on the seal ques- tion as follows: “The article (Mr. Wilson's) treats the subject from a point of view which is now quite out of date, and is an example of the misrepresentations of the American case which have done so much to embitter a difficult controversy. The pesition taken by the United States in reference to the seals of the Bering sea admits of easy misrepresentation. The clsim to a vested interest in wild animals at sea beyond the three-mile territorial limit may be treated as the introduction into international law of a principle of the ‘vorland’ analagous to the well-known dcetrine of the ‘hinterland.’ If possession of a coastline gives a nation the right to the wild animals of the adjacent seas foreigners might be excluded from the Newfoundland cod fisheries and the Dutch trawlers from the Doggerbank. Again the United States’ claim appears one-sided and selfish, as it would allow Americans to continue killing seals on shore while it wceuld deny British subjects the right to kili them anywhere. And it is easy to protest thai the sole object of the United States government is by raising new is- sues to reverse the decisions of the Paris award. A Problem of Statistic Biology. “Forturately, however, the accurate in- vestigations of Professor D. Starr Jordan and Professor D'Arcy Thompson and their ssistants during the past two gummers have raised the question to a stage in which the habfts of the fur seals are more relevant than those of politicians. As the question is now simply a problem of sta- tistical biology a British naturalist may be excused for asking whether the United States has an arguable case or whether its demands rest on such empty impudence as Mr. Wilson would have us believe. “To understand the present aspect of the question a knowledge of the habits of otaria ursina, the North Pacific fur seal, is essential!” The writer then devotes several pages to the life history of the seal, which he presents in so condensed and satisfactory & manner that one is inclined to the be- ef that he must have visited the haunts of this creature. He next takes up the destructive forces at work on the herd, both natural and artifical, and compares the effects of land and pelagic sealing. In the course of the discussion he says: “In fact the killing of matkas (mothers) is the most wasteful method of getting seal- skivs. Their skins are smalier and less valuable than those of the males.” * * * The killit:g of non-breeding males on the other hand is ideally economical. The holluschickie (immature young males) are full grown and their fur is in prime con- dition. * * * It follows therefore that the seal herds may be exploited to the best advantage by adopting a system sim- ilar to that used in cattle breeding. The females should be protected and the take corfined to the males. * * © “A comparison therefore of land and pelagic sealing shows that the former is economically sattsfactory and that the latter is extravagant and wasteful. Hence, if the present drain on the herd is exces- sive, protection must be given by some reform of pelegic sealing.” The evidence of the numerical decadence of the seals by reason of hunting at sea is carefully and favorably reviewed, and he concludes that with the present natural and artificial destructive agencies at work “the number left for the reinforcement of the herd must be very small, if, indeed, there be any margin left,” and pointedly calls attention to Commissioner Thomv- son's official statement “that the margin of safety is a narrow one, if it be not already in some measure overstepped.” Reasonable Ground for Contention. In summarizing his conclusions, ethe writer expresses the belief that the bi- ological evidence at present available shows that the United States has at least reasonable grounds for the folowing con- tentions: 1. That the Pribyloy Islands’ seal herd is diminishing in size. 2. That the majority of seals killed at sea are females. 8. That all females two or more years old are pregnant when killed. 4. That the death of any female seal, three or more years old, between June and November means the death of her pup by starvation. 5. That tke deaths of the pups on the islands between August 15 and November are largely due to pelagic sealing. 6. That therefore the regulations insti- tuted by the Paris award for the protection of the seals a inadequate. In view of the lier date of their pub- lication, these conclusions are in striking harmony with the findings of the recent fur-seal conference. Continuing, he says: “If these conclu- sions be correct, then the condition of the herds can only be improved, either by extending the close time until the pups surplus non-breeding are weaned or by prohibiting the killing of female seals until the herds have again increased to such a size that wasteful methods may be risked. There is, there- fore, nothing unreasonable in the reauest United Stat hat the existing reg- tions should be revised by the beginning S instead of in August of that year. It may be objected that these con- ns would give the United States a t deal for nothing. But the commer- value of the industry (pelagic sealing) ignificant. * * * Lord Salis- y referred to the industry he verge of bankruptcy, and the »ple who make much profit out of the London fur dressers and fur Practically all the sealskins come one ally ini dealers. to London for treatment and sale. Can Settle the Question, “A final reason why England should not adopt an obstructive attitude is that the United States can settle the whole ques- tion without any consultation with either Canada or England. A seal can easily be so branded that its skin is worth practical- ly nothing in the fur market. During tne present year a large number of female pups and matkas have been branded dur- ing their stay on the Pribylov Islands. * * * Henee, considering that the indus- is commercially of no great import- that pelagic sealing involves the kIll- ing of pregnant females and the starving of their pups and that the United States can settle the question over the heads of England and Canada, it seems a pity that the argument should be embittered by abuse of the United States. The question has been so simplified that the officials on both sides no doubt see the advisability of a friendly settlement, and it is to be hoped that the British press will give that fair, open-minded consideration to the American claims that has marked the irreproacha- bie attitude of the British foreign office.” s t May Have Street Lamps. The Commissioners have inforined Chatr« man M. A. Mess of the North Capitol and Eckington Citizens’ Association that Qeiney street between Lincoln avenue and Ast street northeast is on the schedule for lamps, and that an order for their erection will be issued at an early day. In regard to lamps on C street, from North Capitol to Ist streets, the Commissioners Say that the gas main extends only so far = the existing brick houses on that street. Evening Star Almanac for 1898. The Evening Star Almanac for 1898 Is brim full of information regarding all topics that are liable to come up for dis- cussion every day in the entire year. For wale at all news dealers and at this office. 4 pages. Price 25 cents. o MUST BE UNIFORM. Proposed Regulation to Weights in Coal. The attention of the sealer of weights and measures, Mr. Haskell, is just. now being directed to coal dealers, and he has found that there is no uniform system employed by them in giving certificates of weight. Sealer Haskell proposes to rigidly enforce the lew, which requires that dealers shail give the weight of a cart load in net, tare and gross. Mr. Haskell finds in consulting the dealers that they favor uniformity in the matier of certificates, and he will goon call the attention of the Commissioners to the subject. The sealer’s assistants are daily engaged in examining measures, and those found deficient are yed. Govern SH NATURALIST] THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 1898-24 PAGES. Established 35 years. Coats & Capes Reduced. Winter at last, but too late for us! The mild fall largely inter- fered with the demand for Win- ter Coats and Capes, and we now find ourselves heavily over- stocked. Every Coat, Cape, Suit and Waist must be closed out this month. We begin the sacrifice Monday morning. We won't insult your intelligence by such extravagant statements as $20 Coats for $2, as many advertisers do. We don’t steal our Coats. We have to pay for them, but we guarantee that for quality, style, fit and price we can now give you the best Coat Dargains obtainable in Washington. Te em 1 lot of Stylish Cloth Jackets, in cheviots, boucle and beaver cloth, in black and colors, new style, perfect fitting. Have been $5 and = $6.50. Now reduced — To $3.98 1 lot of Fine Black Kersey and Astrakhan Cloth Jackets, 3 stylish shapes. Have been $9.50. Now reduced To$5 1 lot of Ladies’ Cloth Capes, in astrakhan and fine kersey, with box-plaited back. Some plain, some fur trimmed and braid Have been $7.50 to 49. Now reduced To $5.48 Big tatleful of Children’s Stylish Reefers in attractive fancy cloths and cheviots. in all the latest effects. All sizes in the lot. Have been $6.50, $5.98, $5 and $4.50. Now reduced To $2.98 Stylish line of Silk Waists, in two or three of the latest shapes, in an attractive variety of light and dark colors. Were $5 and $6.50. Now reduced To ) $3.48 Card. Having just completed stock taking, you will find hundreds of bargains on sale Mon- day and every day next week in much of this season's mest desirable merchandise. ' BAUMS, 416 7th St. MMU = en : Heve more respect for your laundry than to let it be washed in muddy, dirty Potomac water! Send it to us. We use only filtered artesian well water —which is as “clear as a crys- tal.” ’Phone 592, or drop postal and we'll call. Frazee’s Laundry, 512 8th st. 1322 14th st. 605 18th st, 8109 M st. Ja1-200 CXXXXXEEXEEXES Resolve that during #1898” #9 © © you'll not buy any but “CERES” Flour —for your cook, and you'll find > io ° 4 ey | | le 4 le le le . 4 4 ie Teese ee \ is er. We only wholesale it. |e) le = i*) i ‘. «| Wm. M. Galt & Co., i$] Wholesale and Retail Feed Dealers, \e je} Wholesale Flour Merchants, i" '] Ist and Indiana Ave. it Morxxx ss xXx NS. GLOVES, ‘This 1s the way Teel fs to sell off an odd lot of Men's Suede and Kid Gloves of Perrin and others; in shades light grays, tans and evening colors, some slightly soiled, but answer every purpose of $2 gloves, just to carry in the hand, as many do! Were $1.50, $2 and $2.50. Now 50c. Teel’s,935.Pa. Ave. Jal-40d eT GB ONLY 75c. FOR 12 BOTTLES. iB ig | A | 5 If you are “all run down” |} —through overwork or sick- | ness—drink PORTER. It’s all you need to bring back lost appetite and strength. A delicious bever- age. 7 We'll send a dosen bottles — de- livered in unlettered wagons—tfor only 75e. ‘Washington Brewery Co. 4TH AND F STS. N.E. "PHONE 2154. Jal-n,t,th-38 Benson’s PorousPlaster Gives prompt relief. Price, 2c. ocl¢-s,tu,th-l9w Baum’s, 416 7th St. il "THE BUSY CORN 8TH & MARKET aa S. Kann, Sons The New Year Has already made an elegant begin- ning—we have made another one of our phenomenal purchases. OUR UPHOLSTERY MAN SCOURED THE MILLS AND IMPORTERS’ HEADQUARTERS FOR HOME DECORATIONS. HE SUCCEEDED! SHIPPED HOME 20 CASES OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND COSTLY GOODS IN ENDS AND ODD PIECES EVER SEEN OR SHOWN IN THIS PART OF THE SOUTH. WE PLACE THEM ON SALE MONDAY IN OUR UP- HOLSTERY DEPARTMENT, WHERE AN EXTRA FOKCE OF GOOD SALESPEOPLE AWAIT YOU. 500 pieces of Tinseled Tapestry and Derby Drapery, full 54 inches wide, in yard lengths, representing 50 different colorings and designs. Worth from the piece 75c. to $1.50 a yard. These strips will be sold for 39c. 500 pieces of Satin Damask, 54 and 60 inches wide, yard pieces, rich designs and elegant colorings. Can be used for beautifying your homes in many different ways. Worth in the piece $2 a yard. These strips. 50c Pure Silk Brocatelle, showing dreams of beauty and loveliness—as fine as human hands could weave the thread of the little silk worm. Made by the Oriental Mills in oriental pat- terns. Several hundred pieces of 1 and 1} yards long, 54 and 60 inches wide. Samples of goods which are cling at $4.00 to $8.00 a yard. These single strips $1.00 200 Single Tapestry Portieres, full length, all finished, in a great variety of patterns, including styles and qual- ities worth from $5 to $10 a pair. Not often that fortune strikes you that way, that you can get a single strip without being compelled to buy width—in White, Ivory, Ecru and Coffee. These. different ends repre- sent full pairs of curtains which sold from $15 to $50 a.pair. Many strips are paired and'can'be used for shams, bedspreads, mantle;and bureau dra- pery and sash ‘curtains. 2 > 79c. a strip 3,000 New ‘Nottingham Curtain Ends, not froni the Orient, but from the Oriental mills: of Philadelphia. 1$ and 2-yard, lengths. A_ great many match pieces. 29c. @ strip 50 pairs of Pure White Lrish Point Lace Curtains, 60 inches wide and 34 and 4 yards long, odd pairs, but match in pattern. Worth from $15 to $20 $7.98 Any one wishing to decorate a single window will find a grand prize. * Real Silk Brocatelle Porticres, some fringed, others plain ends, 54 inches wide and 3} yards long, 49 odd pairs taken right from the loom by our buyer. Worth $15 and $18 a ‘D HEAV WORTH & Special—$z2.50. BEST QU AND WIL AUCTION Of. Diamonds, Jewelry, &c. F. W. Johnson, Auctioneer, will sell at public auction the entire balance of the magnificent stock of Gerome Desio, 1107 F st., com- prising Hig h-class Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Clocks, Bronzes, Statuary, Paintings, ete., without reserve or limit, in single pleces, ot in lots to the trade, beginning Monday, I p. m. —and continuing Tuesday& Wednesday ‘The reputation of Gerome Desio is sufficient guarantee as to the qual- ity of the stock. Greatest oppor- tunity of the year for genuine bar- gains, ‘The sale is by the order of T. Mayer&Co. F. Warren Johnson, Auctioneer. 1107 F St. ite ARAAARADAR DDR DARRAARR | | 4,600, coffee. te 4 1k) eee eae + Delicious |B aes ¢ Drink. | (3 ihe 3 4 ! ow earth. i { REEVES, 1209 F St. } 3 sal-21a - deere ewer re eee eevee eee! Electric i : All_ live, progressive merchants ¢ recognize ‘that an Electric Light Sign Is the most judicious and ef- ctive way to adver See Stumph Bros. Mass. ave. ‘anu mn AEN Geo. F. Muth & Co., 418 7th st. nw. tWOn. 2 Baas ees -- $1.19 each First Arabian, Renaissance, Irish Point, axony, Antoinette, Louis Class XIV and Swiss Tambour Lace Cur- : tain Ends—good length and elegant Painters We have the best stock of Pure Lead, use first-class materials only. Oil, Turpentine and Colors, Brushes —in fact, anything needed by a paint- er—to be found in the city. More than this, we can save you money. Come in and get our prices. Geo. pre F, Ryneal, Muth & Co. 418 7th st. A Headache Is Often Caused by wearing eyeglasses or spectacles with UNSUIT- ABLE LENSES. If you are a sufferer, let us examine your eyes and fit | PROPER GLASSES, which || will assuredly give you relief. | -M°Allistere Feast | es : Exhibit of rare architectural Etchings by Piranesi (17: 778): The works of this talented Itall: graver and etcher of antiquities wer lished in Vortfolio in 1836, by bis son Special—$r1.98. AL VALUES OCCUPY TH BA TABLES IN OUR U! RY DEPARTMENT. F 5 SED FLOOR 9 Miles of Embroidery. WE HAVE JUST FINSEED PUTTING DER 15,500 YARDS MAD SAMPLE STRIPS OF CAMBE ARE MORE OR LESS IDENTICAL FROM 1 OUR IMPORT ORDERS WERE TAKEN. THE FACTORY HAD NO FURTHER USE FOR THEM, SO WE BOUGHT THEM ALL AT ONE PRICE, AND THAT SO VERY LOW THAT IT ENABLES US TO GIVE YOU T EST VALUE EVER KNOWN IN, THIS LINE—EVERY STRIP IS 4% YARDS TONE AND REPRESENTS SOME OF THE DAINTIEST NEEDLD WORK EVER IMPORTED FROM,ST. )GALL. THE PRICES START AT : A YARD AND FROM DRAT UP TO FIRST FLOOR FROKT—BARGAIN TABLES. The Following Attractions will appear in'tomtorrow morning’s (Sunday) Post,,on page 17, part 3: First Grand?'Safe of Muslin Un- derwear. 4 Grand Opening and special prices in Silks. Fine Dress Goods at wonderful reductions over former prices. A sale of Domestics, the prices of which will cap the climax, g. Kann, Sons & Co., | STH & MARKET SPAGE a > EF ty ' Business [en! _ Office stationery, &c., “t Pursell’s. a Now that the new year is beginning—y: need some adi And no one can Supposing you inth. | ‘CLAI ‘The ‘Hammond’? ts superior to all other Typewriters ch the following pointe: pect Durabi Alignment Portability, Impression, Work in sight, Touch, Spacing, Wiath’ paper, Marginaling, Manifolding, ‘Tabulating —and its interchangeability. The new '98 model now rea John C. Parker, 617 7th. de11-2m,20 Kolb Pharmacy, 438 77 ST., COR. E N.W., LEADERS IN LOW PRICES. Barnard’s Cream = = 17c. Scott's Emulsion. «+ -6Te. Paine’s pound Celery Com- Hunyadi Water (genuine)... Pennyroyal Pills «Chichester’s.) 69c. »+-1Te. Pinkbam’s Com Terraline No-to-bac Kolb rmacy, OR. 7TH AND E STS. N.W. no4-3m,25 Mince Pies and Fruit Cak Holmes’ Landover Mkt., ist & E Sts, 0c80-3m,16 Closed Todavy—New Year's Day. Monday, and until further notice, store will close at 5:30 Woodward *n4 Lothrop Welcome the pleasure of extending to their patrons, resident and distant, another New Year’s greeting. A Happy New Year to All! In entering upon the business of 1898 we wish to express our thanks to the public for the very liberal patronage accorded us during the past twelve months. The gracious words of friends and the practical deeds of generous buyers show clearly that our store and the people are completely in harmony. We pause a moment to look backward over the road we have passed and to peer into the path be- fore us. : The year just ended has been a very prosperous one; our endeavors have met with pleasing success; our vastly increased facilities--our ceaseless, tireless, pleasurable work of bettering the store and its methods and gathering dependable goods at the low- est possible prices for our public have received mani- fest appreciation and general approval. This approval of our methods, shown in so many unmistakable ways--the greatest of which is the continuous and increasing patronage--deepens the conviction that it is our duty to make the business better. We accept the duty hopefully, believing that greater success awaits us if we deserve it. This store will do its part not only to hold its place among the leading retail business houses of the United States, but will make untiring effort to surpass all .its old record for liberal stocks and liberal accommo- dations, and from time to time we shall introduce new features into the business for the convenience and advantage of our customers. In the wonderfully lew prices which have prevailed during the year for all classes of merchandise we have endeavored not to sacrifice quality for price, but have steadily endeavored to offer only such merchandise as we were satisfied had intrinsic value, and which we could guarantee to give satisfactory service. And we shail not in the future make any change in our policy--on the contrary, while maintaining this high standard of quality, we shall continue to give our customers the lowest prices possible on first-class merchandise only, and shall strive in every possible way to reach even a higher standard of merchandis- ing by all legitimate methods. We carry the cleanest and freshest assortment of all classes of merchandise of any large department store in this country. We allow nothing to be offered for sale (on any day except Friday) at our counters that is not strictly perfect in every respect, and we guarantee our prices always as low as the same quality can be purchased anywhere in this country. Having placed advance orders for the finest designs and qualities of Silk, Woolen and Cotton Fabrics for the spring of ’°98, we shall make such announcements from time to time as their merits justify, and hope they will meet with favor and approval. We shall also offer from time to time such extraordinary values as our purchasing facilities and great outlet make possible. : The New Year Starts the spring merchandising and begins a series of daily store events which should prove of interest to the shopping public. January favors the consumer. There are unusual buying opportunities in January. It is our business to find them for you. When found to tell you of them. Therefore, we have been collecting great lots of such goods as could be had under extraordinary con- ditions of cheapness. The varieties will surprise and please you. MONDAY, JANUARY THIRD--Our first showing of spring of 98 High-class Cotton Fabrics, exquisite French Organdies, Mousselines, etc. MONDAY, JANUARY THIRD--Our Annual January Sale of Table, Bed and Toilet Linens, Sheets, Pillow Slips, Quilts and other Housekeeping Goods. TUESDAY, JANUARY FOURTH--Our Twice-yearly Sale of Men’s and Boys’ Unlaundered Shirts, Coilars and Cuffs, etc. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY FIFTH--Our Twice yearly sale of Women’s and Children’s Muslin and Cambric Underwear and Women’s Corsets, Silk Pet- ticeats, etc. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY FIFTH--Our Annual January Sale of Swiss and Hamburg Embroideries. The announcements of today are but the beginning of many that will follow each other rapidly in the days just coming, and they will be well worth careful reading and practical study. Woodward & Lothrop.