Evening Star Newspaper, January 3, 1898, Page 8

‘Table 61. The Palais Royal. HE final reductions in prices of Winter Wraps, Underwear and Housefurnishings, with hints of Evening Dress requisites, are told of below: Third Floor. Wraps, Suits, Wrappers, Furs, Cotton and Knit Un- derwear, Aprons, Corsets) and Infants’ Departments are on this floor. Table 46. Various styles of Ladies’ $1 Flan- nelette Wrappers. Some with braid trimming and girdle are really| worth $1.25. Sizes 34 to 44 in one, ag or another. crotee 69C. Table 47. Last of the $1.75. $2 and $2.50 Wrappers, some of French fiannel-| ette in typically Parisian . styles. Note the braided yoke and epaulets) shoulders. to ae Choice tor... 91-48 Table 48. 14 Taffeta Silk Waists in Romap| atripes and plaids. Latest blouse! front, yoke back and laundered linen’ ollar. Best ft 98 Wants, Reduced to... DBA) Table 49. Last of the best Silk Waists— $8.98 for the $10.98 to $15 gar-| ments—$6.98 for the $8.98 Waists, Table 50. 42 Dress Skirts 5 to e + $1.8: For New Year tract many. distribute wholesale tions. Men’s. J] instead of $1.25 Men's White $ out risk by experts. Ladies’. ‘Dress. LOVES.—The! "5 from $7 to $4.98; introductory prices for the’ 1898 styles will at- Once} tried always worn—; so we can afford to Pal from $2.25 to $1.25; 2 pairs sample'trom 59c to... pairs of “Palais Roy-| al” Gloves at the'Table 68. quota-| | for! EWSection 69. Gloves—warranted—fitted at Instead of $2.25 for the 12-button} Fourth Floor. Furniture, Rugs, Cur- tains, Portieres, Table Cov- ers, Draperies and Uphol- |stery Goods of every de- scription are here. TabJe 66. Filled with Irish Point Lace Our- tains of which but 1 to 3 pairs of a kind remain. 2 pairs reduced to [$1.59 from $2.25; 3 pairs to $2.80 jfrom $4; 1 pair to $3.49 from $5; 2 $5.75 1 pair from $8 to. ‘Table 67. 11 pairs Brussels Effect Lace Cur- itaine: 1 pair reduced to $2.48 from + 2 pairs to $1.98 from $2.75; 3 i | from $1.25 to 80; > mire 39. Half pairs Tapestry Curtains, suit- lable for couch covers or portieres. | Reduced to 98c for choice. Also a \few Tapestry Table Covers, 66c. (1% yards square. Reduced to ° 14 one-of-a-kind Parlor Chairs and |11 Beautiful Music Cabinets. At 33 per cent discount—one-third off the |marked prices. Also a few Rockers Bee $4.50 each — ue $2.98 Serge and Cheviot Garments for! Say cake te ante oe Suede Mourqn asement. Check Skirts for $1.98 each; thei © ( “ $2.75 for 16-button. $3 $2.25 Black Figured Mohair Skirts.) coe rustleine unios~ $1.29) Table 51. Last of the $6.98 Skirts—black| brocaded granite cloth and brown! and hellotrope plaid garments, with| latest plaited _ backs. $4.98 Choice for . Table 52. 4 Black Brocaded Skirts, with black silk lining, reduced to $7.98) from $10. And 5 Biack Whipcord Skirts reduced $6.98 Table 53. Last of the best Knit Petticoats} in Ulack and colors, plain end fancy —the $1.08 silk berder Skirts for! $1.48—the $1.35 Stilk-finished Skirts! for $1.19-the $1 Al wool Skirts for 79¢. 1 Table 54. 6 pieces of Cotton and Cambri Gowns, Draw Chemises, Corset Covers and Skirts. Some slightly} solled. We to mepts—reduced to . Table 55. 4 Co one style or some whi and satin. Corsets. ets. Siz es 18 to 30-In—| r. Some black,! some drab, of coutil! are § me hoice for .. Table 56. Last of the Holiday Aprons that) Were 75c to $1 Various from sm to largest widths. Some tucked, some ton. Silks. Silk wear. 68c¢ yard for $1. ity Moire Silks in evening for |22 to 45 inches wide. | Exquisite effects. | yard for Embroid- 44c ered Chiffon taney Lable 73. inehes troe some are worth $2.50 yard.) though we say 44¢ yard for! and Edges, 2 to 7 wide. Strangely eboice. Neckwear. Instead of $3.50 for 20-but- $1 yd. for Benga- line—the correct ’98;Table 70. evening' 75c to $5 a yard §7.50 Lamps for only... for Gauzes and Em-, —_— broidered Chiffons, Table 72. evening 49¢ to $15 apiece for choice of a col-| jlection that knows Trunks and Bags, Art {Lamps, Clocks, ables, | Glass and Chinawares, Bric-a-brac and Housefur- nishing Goods of every de- scription are here. 34 Bugs are more or less shopworn: $3 for a $4.50 Club Bag; $2.48 for a $3.98 Club Bag; $3.50 for a $5 Club | Bag; $1.75 for a $2.98 Club Bag. $5 25 qual- for a $7.50 Gladstone Bag, and $3.50 Velour for a $5 Bag. And others, notably a shad: $2.85 Alligator Club Ba; $1 75 A fleeting and not-to-be- Tepeated bargain. | ———— = ‘Table 71. . | 28 Beautiful Brass Banquet Lamps, Draperies. with onyx trimmings and latest im- roved burners. $5 to $2.95 | $6 for $7.50 Carlsbad China Game Sets—large dish and 12 plates. $20 Limoges Game Sets of 13 pieces, for only... S15 $12 English China Dinner and Tea Sets, 100 pleces, new shape, hand- somely decorated with natural col- ored flowers and gold. $9.66 |Reduced to. Table 74. $15 Carlsbad China Dinner and Tea Sets, 102 pleces, with large soup tureen, nicely decorated with flow- ers; gold edge on each ©1266 piece. Reduced to. Many with dainty! a 5 Hibben and Ice trimmings. 5Qe NO equal in Wash- Choice for c *lington Table 75. a agers 45e Carlsbad China Cracker Jars, Table 57. |GB.4Q for the New new shape, decorated in assorted oe ¢ - Liberty Si1k/tints and flowers, and other East of the Sie and €Sc Aproms,| sashes, 3-S yard wide and Sipleces! Choice for Ne BBC. seme double w vlay| yards ‘long. Ack to seel Chotee for ... BDC. | pre. iTable 76. Table 58. 55 pairs Pillow Shams—$3.98 for! the $6 and $8 Shams of fine em- broideries, laces and ribbons; for the $5 beauties; $2 for the and $3.98 Applique Shams; 9Se for! the $1.08 Lawn and Applique Shams| aud the well-known $1 Cam- brie and Applique Shams tur 4 9C. Table 59. 29 Ready-to-wear Cloth Costumes,! all this season's latest effects, and! From $15 to $12.24;| . man-taflored. fom $12.50 from $10.98 to Table 60. Last of the well-known Cloth) Jackets and Golf Capes, previously sold at $12.50, $10 and $7. Reduced to 98. $4.77) $6.98 and ... to * $6.98) Last of this season's best Tailor-| made Jackets and Capes; the $18.50) garments reduced to $12 s the: = garmetis red et $9.98) Table 62. Best Fur Collarettes—$13 for the, $16.50 Electric Seal Garments. Those of astrakl Inehes deep and) 4 Inches ameep are Fe E666 duced te ...... Table 63. Last of the $6.98 Electric Seal and) Worl Seal Cellarettes for only $4.5. And the $4 Collarettes, with high storm collar, are to * $2.96 only Table 64. 21 Children’s White Efderdown aud Novelty Cloth Coats in sizes 1 to 4 years. $3.98 gar- ments for $244 and $2.08 Gq 49) Coats for Table 65. Miscellaneous lot—$1.89 for the Infants’ $2.48 White Cashmere Long Coats, with embroidered cape. 44¢ for the dainty Flannelette Gowus, in pink and blue effects, Cate Mttle China Silk Cape | for only "39c. Fans. collection 98c times the price. painted, spangled, trimmed. variety. to $5.50. 75¢ sik V ts, trimmed. —“ Black, and evening shades. for 98c Hose, superior in Soaps. weather. Glycerine Soap; 18 2e Soap. White Soap. cakes De House Soap. original Oatmeal Glycerine Seap, made Robinson, Bro. & Co. 8e for Veaux Soap. (Continued above.) 49c to $15 are the \price extremes. ThelTable 77. includes every latest style. for cholce of many] I th oe ce |Table 78. lace} A bewildering} for supertor Ribbed! with) square and Ve necks, lace] white| Silk) blaek, white and evening shades. Purest and_ best are more than ever-Table 83. essential during this skin - roughening, for Pears’ Transparent c 12¢} ‘for Woodbury’s Factal Soap. for Roger & Gallet's’ "sc fee Fable 84. 2le for three! White’ Be for the| $1.48. Only 49¢ for those marked and} 7Bc, 85e and 98e. Only 39c for the 50c, 10e| for the best Spanish Castile] Ge for three cakes) $1.75 Carlstad China Ice Cream Sets, 18 pieces, artistically decor- ated to match. Reduced Fe $1.48 $3.50 China Punch Bowl, handsomely decorated in blue and gold. Reduced to large, $1.98 25e Quart-stze China Pitchers and Large Salad Bowls, new shapes, dec- lorated with assorted flowers 4 Qe jand gold. Reduced to.. ° Underwear. Table 79. Silk Vests to wear with full dress arejtan cutting. One dozen here from 49¢ to $5;) Silk Hose from 75¢ Newest Cut Glass Table Tumblers; strawberry, diamond and a $2.98 ‘Table 80. | Cut Glass Syrup Jugs, newest pat- terns, with plated handle and cover. Reduced to. 48c, Table 81. $2 Cut Glass Water Bottles, large size, new cutting. Re- $1.72 duced to. ‘Table 82. $1.50 Cut Glass Bon. Bon Dishes, deep. “Heduced to..--., DUL2Z Filled with Imitation Cut Glass Pieces: $1.19 for Decanters, 19¢ for Oil Jugs and Celery Holders, 9c for Large Pitchers. And full size Tum- blers and Whisky Glasses f perckgeemelt 2c. Filled with Art Plates: 7Be for those marked $1.19, $1.24, $1.85 and 5c, Ge and Te Plates. Those marked 25¢, 35¢ and 19¢, 39c, for only. seteee o by! rdinary Castile Soap or Elder Flower or Turkish! [Bath or Sweet Maiden, orf Fable 85. [Olive Glycerine. —‘Three|_ Filled with odd pleces—Decorated cakes for 10e, the usual] China Cups, Saucers, Plates J Ojo, price of two. and Dishes. Choice for...... ° Palais Royal, == G & 11th THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1897-14 PAGES. pears INJURIES RESULT FATALLY Miss Belote Dies Today From Effects of an Aocident. Her Skull Fractured at Base of Brain —Thrown From a Vehicle Yes- terday Afternoon. Miss O. P. Belote of Norfolk, Va., died at the Emergency Hospital at 3 o'clock this morning from injuries received in a run- away acciient near the junction of Florida avenue and North Capitol street yesterday afternoon. Her skull was fractured at the base of the brain by its violent contact with the curb when she was thrown from the vehicle in which she was riding. The un- fortunate woman was in company with William Puller, a baker, employed at the Hotel Raleigh, and Miss Zola Tarrant of No. 1249 I street northeast. Both of the latter were seriously injured in the accident which resulted in Miss Belote’s death. The circumstances surrounding the affair are particularly pitiable.. Miss Belote, who was Miss Tarrant’s aunt, was visiting her sister, Mrs. Tarrant, who has been danger- ously ill for some time, and has been as- siduous in her attention to the sick woman. Yesterday afternoon Mr. Puller invited Miss Tarrant and Miss Belote to take a drive. The horse was a fine, spirited ani- mal. The party was returning to the city by the way of Lincoln avenue, when a part of the harness broke and the animal started off at a high rate of speed. At the junc- tion of Florida avenue and North Capitol street there is a circle, around which car tracks run. The horse dashed around this circle on the east side, the wheels of the vehicle becane fastened in the car tracks ard it was suddenly overturi:ed. The occu- pants were thrown out and against the curbing with tremenduous force. The Ambulance Summoned. Officers Keefe and Barrett and Lieut. Kenny of the eighth precinct were quickly at hand and the Emergency Hospital am- bulance was summoned. Miss Belote was unconscious, and was taken to the hospital. Miss Tarrant, who was badiy cut and bruised about the face and head and suf- fered a badly sprained leg, and Mr. Puller, whose head was badly cut, were taken to the residence of Mr. T. M. Reed, No. 2 Q street northeast, where they were attended by Dr. Bradfield. Later Miss Tarrant was removed to the home of her friend, Mrs. Cohen, 915 6th street rorthwest, requesting that her mother be not informed of the ac- cident. Mr. Puller was removed to the Raleigh Hotel in a patrol wagon after his injuries had been dressed at Mr. Reed's. Before the party started on the drive yesterday afternoon Mrs. Tarrant begged her sister and daughter not to go, seeming to have a premonition of impending danger. Cause of the Runaway. Mr. Puller has a reputation here as an expert horseman and a careful driver. The horse, a handsome gray animal, was his property, and so was the modern trap in which the ill-fated party was riding. There is considerable grade on Lincoln avenue, and while coming down it the breeching strap broke, allowing the carriage to run up and strike the horse, the single-tree hit- ting his legs sharply. Attempts to rein the animal in only caused the vehicle to strike him the harder. The presence of the tracks on the curve probably accounted for the casualty, as the horse was getting under control when the wheels struck in the rails of the track and the vehicle was tilted over. Condition of the Injured. Mr. Puller was resting easily at his rooms in the Raleigh this afternoon and no serious results are apprehended. There 1s no change in Miss Tarrant’s con- dition, which is precarious. Her leg was badly wrenched, but no fracture was suf- fered. There are some symptoms of*con- cussion of the brain. A long cut in her right cheek required several stitches. She is being attended by Dr. Bradfield at “No. 915 6th street northwest. Mrs. Tarrant, her mother, is in*a very se- rious condition. She has been informed of the accident, but does not know of her sis- ter’s death or her daughter's injuries. In her weakened condition {t is feared that the nervous shock wil? prove too much for her to survive. es PATENT EXAMINERS. Many Resign to Enter Into Private Business. The return of prosperity does not argue well for the patent office, for with the re- turn of good times the department always loses some of its best men, who embark in private business. The new year brought the resignations of Principal Examiners J. McRoberts and Gustav Bissing, both of whom leave the service to go into the patent business. Several resignations of assistant examiners are on their way. Every little while the department -is crippled by reason of these resignations, amd whenever business conditions improve there is a rush to get out of the govern- ment service and undertake a private bus- iness. During the past fifteen years there have gone from the department into priv- ate practice 122 examiners. This is a large percentage, especia!ly since it is considered that there has never been more than 200 examiners, and fifteen years ago there were only 128. And this does not include the resignations for other causes, but simply demonstrates the number of examiners who after acquiring a special educa- tion in the patent business have gone it alone. The patent office is considcred the very best school in the government ser- vice. Clerks acquire a knowledge of the patent business, which after supplementing with a course in law, turn to advantage by setting up establishments of their own. “Does the government suffer because cf this severance?” repeated Acting Com- missioner Greeley to a reporter of The Star today. “Undoubtedly it does. The loss of an examiner means embarrassment to the patent office. We cannot get a trained man to take his place, but must comm(¢nce all over with a green hand and teach him the business.” “How can this condition be remedied? Why increase the pay of the principal ex- aminers to $3,000 per annum and the as- sistant examiners in proportion, and many of them will remain. Of course, some will always go, but with an increase of salary many will remain. The records of the .Jje- partment are full of examiners, who after spending several years in the department have gone into private business and made large sums of money. I remember dis- tinctly an examiner who resigned his posi- thon to accept one with a large eorpora- tion at a salary of $10,000 per annum, and the year of his death was to have received an Increase of $2,500. There are numerous other cases, all of which demonstrate that ithe government does not pay enough for such skilled men. From now on, I expect many resignations will be received. With the advent of good times in the business world, comes bad times with the patent office.” a o Costumes for the Relief. The quartermaster general's department has selected a special suit for the troops selected for the Klondike relief expeditions. It was devised by an army officer, and con- sists of a sheepskin coat and trousers, both of which are made of the entire hide, with the pelt on the inside. Both coat and trous- ers are adjustable by means of gathering strings and leather lacings. The coat is fitted with a hood and the trousers come slightly below the knee. German socks will be worn over the customary stockings. The arctic overshoes at present used by troops in the colder latitudes will form a part of the costume. —_—-o—______ Gen, Weeks’ Trip.- Quartermaster General Weeks will leave here this week for an inspection of mili- tary posts on the South Atlantic coast. He will first visit Sullivan's Island, whence he will go to Key West and other places in the south. This will probably be his last iin- portant duty, as he will retire for age soon. os To Examine Capt. Poindexter. A board of army officers has been ap- pointed to inquire into the mental condi- tion of Captain J. D. Poindexter, assistant surgeon, now on duty at Fort Hamilton, N. ¥., who, it is reported, has recently been actly in an eccentric manner. AFFAIRS IN = GEORGETOWN Program for Union Services at Ohurches During- Week of Prayer. man Falls ham Blumen: eral a ym a Ladder—Abra- vs Death—Gen- rsonal News, The program for the observance of the week of prayer, in union meetings to be held at the scveral churches named, is as follows: This evening at.7:30 o'clock in Lutheran Church, corner of 82d and Q streets, Rev. Stanley Billhetmer, leader. Subject: ‘“Con- Jession and Thanksgiving,” Rom. 6: 1-4; Psalms, 45: 1-13. Tucsday evening at 7:30 o'clock in Con- gress Street M. P. Church, 31st street be- tween M and N streets, Rev. W. S. Ham- mond, D. D., leader. Subject: “The Church Universal,” Eph. 4: 1-16; Rev. 1: 12-20. Wednesday. evening at 7:30 o'clock in Gay Strect Baptist Church, corner of 3ist and N streets, Rev. W. 8. O. Thomas, leader. Subject: ‘Nations and Their Rul- ers,” 1 Tim. 2: 1-6, Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock in West Street "Presbyterian Church, Rev. W. C. Alexander, D. D., leader. Subject: “Fam- iles and Schools. Home Missions,” Josh. 24: 13-22; Col. 3: 14; 4: 1. Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock at West Street Presbyterian Church, Rev. J. B. Stitt, D. D., pastor of Dumbarton Avenue M. E. Church, leader. Subject: ‘Foreign Missions,” Psalm, Rom. 10: 6-21. A Lineman Injured. . Thomas Canada, who is employed by the Georgetown and Tenleytown Electric Rail- road Company «s a lineman, met with a serious accident yesterday while making some repairs. He was attempting to ad- just a guide wire to the trolley on 32d street near Prospect avenue, when he lost his balance and fell from the top of the ladder, which is built on a wagon. The distance to the ground was fully twenty feet. The injured man was taken to the Frome of Mr. John Schlosser, a machinist and electrician of the road, who lives at 1671 32d street, where medical assistance was rendered. Death of Well-Known Resident. Mr. Abraham Blumenthal, a well-known resident of Georgetown, died Friday morn- ing at 5 o'clock at his residence, 3120 M street. Tho deceased had reached the age of sixty-five years. His death is regretted by a large number of friends and acquaint- ances. The funeral was held yesterday merning at 4 o'clock from his late resi- dence, and was largely attended. Complaint of Poor Lighting. There Fas been some complaint made about the illumination of the Aqueduct bridge across Rock creek at Pennsylvania avenue. The roadway of the bridge is sup- posed to be illuminated by two are lights placed at either end, but this work is not accomplished, owing to the manner in which the lamps are hung. The iron frame supporting the g:obe of the lamp com- pletely shuts off the illumination of the bridge, and throws the light in directions where it is not needed. revities. The cold snap formed good ice on the Little river and all day yesterday there were hundreds 9f sBaters enjoying the ex- hilarating outdger exercise. Rock creek is also solidly frowen-over, as is also Chevy Chase lake. The latter place was visited by a number of skaters of both sexes yes- terday. Mr. Ambrcse L. Ogle, the well-known musician, who has been seriously ill at his residence, on #3d stteet, is reported to be convalescing. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Georgeté#wn*Masonic Hall Associa- tion will be held temorrow evening at, 7 Jock, at the hall, on 32d street, # soiree and nfén of the daneing cia! és.of: Prat. Henry oSéhlesser: will be held this evening at the academy, 3007 MI street. ng of the, stockholders of. the Cap- ion Company, will be held at ti depot=86th and'M streets, Wednes- January Tz, for 'the election of direc- rs. H. G. Pratt\and: James Appleby ave town tomorrow for a hunt last- ing four days in the wilds of Virginia, near Fredericksburg. Virginia deer and wild turkey will be the sole objects of attention. > PRESSES THANKS. McKIM FE DR. to Ninth Anniversary ‘of His Pastorate. Rey. Dr. Randolph H. McKim, rector of the Churen of the Epiphany, has just com- pleted his ninth year as rector of that parish. In a recent letter to the members, Dr. McKim referred briefly to the fact. He stated that through the joint efforts of the parishioners, his assistants and the rector the labor of the church had not been in vain. Dr. McKim referred to a memento of the cecasion presented him by the parishion- ers, and said: “[ am indebted to the Sunday school and numerous other friends, members of the chapel, for a great surprise and happi- ness. The gift has great intrinsic value and is prized accordingly, but it 1s still more highly valued as an expression of your affection. That affection is fully re- ciprocated, though it can hardly find like expression. You have given me what will serve me for a lifetime and be, through constant use, an ever present reminder of your kindly appreciation and good will, 1 thank you most heartily. ———— TOOK TOO MUCH, Reference Dennis McGinness’ Appetite Gets Him Into Trouble. Dennis McGinness, an elderly man who had one drink too many Saturday, and who had spent yesterday in a police cell, appeared before Judge Scott this morning on complaint of Policeman Harrison. The charge against him was merely drunk nnd disorderly. “Although he pleads guilty,” said the ‘policeman to the court, ‘I hope your honor will be as lenient as possible and make the fine very low.” “Has he anything to say?” the judge in- quired. “Not much,” answered the little man, who informed the court that he lived near Tenleytown. “And when you are home, what do you do?” “Bring in water, saw and chop wood, and the likes,” was his answer. “And when you came to town Saturday,” adéed the judge, “yqu got drunk.”” “I took a litt 69 much of the fluid,” said the old », “but, judge, I never harmed anybody: ‘When were you itrested?” “Saturday.” “And been locked up ever since?” “Yes, sir,” answered the man from the country, who arfticipated being released in ‘a few minutes, but much to his surprise the judge said: ‘‘Three dollar: +. A Pleasant Stag Party. Mr. Wm. W. Fowler and Mr. Ernest Smith gave a stag party Saturday night at their home, 225 F\ street northeast. Sing- ing and games occupied the attention of the guests and a repast was served at a late hour. Among those present were General H. L. Street, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Isaac Smith, Mr. C. Huck, Mr. R. W. Fow- ler, Mr. J. Normant, Mr. Marshall, Mr. C. Smithson, Mr. J. E. Smith, Mr. A. Smith, Mr. J. Lusby, Mr. H. McKabe, Mr. 8. Lee, Mr. C. Buchannan, Mr. Wash. Deam, Mr. F. M. Smith, Mr. W. E. Smith, Mr. F. Simpson, Mr. L. Hill, Mr. M. Rush, Mr. J. Harding, Mr. I. Terall, Mr. J. Boucher, Mr. R. Sollers, Mr. Harvey; Mr. Ernest:| 9 Smith, Mr. Johnson, Mr, Cullen, Mr. R. Burns, Mr. Wm. W. Fowler. —___ International Arbitration. Internationa) arbitration is one of the many interesting topics discussed in The Evening Star for 1898. 450 pages. For sale eet ee er ee Price 25 cen with a rush—on si; price. into them. Our world= Beater at - = 38° —te as good a Shirt as is sold at 50c., made of extra-heftvy muslin, reinforced back and front; bosom fine count and made on butchers’ linen; 8 inches wide and 16 inches long; the fall Shirt from neck-vand to hem is 35 inches long and full cut; the seams are felled; continuous everlast- ing stays at arm and back; split neck- band and tie-retainer; gusseted all through; sitgle and box-plait bosom. Not only will these Shirts fit, but they are neatly, tidily and carefully made. All sizes for men and boys from 12 to 17%. 38° 4 these prices, ford to miss this sale. the loss isn’t considered at all. $3 Q8 for a lot of $% Black, Blue and +79 Srown Homespun Cheviot Jac ets, heavy-weight, made with shield fron! storm collar, double-stitched edges, flaps in pockets and ripple back. You'll find all sizes in the lot. $5.75 fr $9.75 Novelty Boncles, Red = and Black Mixtures, made with shield front, storm collar, tailor finish, and Mned with good quality black satin.’ As- sorted sizes, $21.75 for $18 English Whipeord a and Tan Covert Cloth Jack- made in man-fashion, latest style coat and lined all through with fancy ame taffeta silk. No $75 Jacket has any more style. $17.50 is, the special price for those 3 $25 novelties and elegant plain effects. Red, Cadet Blue, Tan and Black Melte Ox Blood, Red and Maroon Kersey, and Tan Whipeord; some are plain others elaborately bralded, H lined through with heavy: solid color, Roman striped or figured silks. in Washington. He Ah Tiveed. Our Great Shirt Sale Is On-=- Began this’ morning—and just as we anticipated they’re selling ight. Anybody that knows anything about Shirt values will find in both these special lots of Shirts a su- perior value to anything that has ever been offered at either In the making we haven't tried to see what we could get out of them—but how much extra worth we could put They’re made by our regular Shirtmaker—cut on the same patterns used for the finest Shirts we sell. tee them thoroughly—and completely— The quantities are limited to 100 dozen of each lot. ‘Strongest Attractions in Ladies’ Jackets and Skirts. Tf you haven't your winter jacket bought yet you can't af- It saves money for you in bigger amounts than any other ever did. We are reducing the prices to reduce the stock—and when we decide to lose—the size of - We offer two lots of fine Imported Paris-pattern Jackets —the very swellest styles, about fifty garments in each lot— and most all single distinctive types. prices that will make sure of closing them out. The peers of these garments are not to be seen elsewhere We guaran- Our World- Beater at = 5 Q* —HAS THE VALUE of the usual $1 Shirt. We've spared nothing in the making. The muslin used is of the same grade as Wam- sutta, the bosoms arc 1900 Hnen and set in; the buttonhole In front of neckband and eyelet in boeom are handworked; fell- ed reams, double-stitched, iant gussets reinforced at every possible strained point; everlasting stays: split neckhand and ile- retainer—a perfect Shirt--full cut, full length and as correct fitting as any Shirt can possibly be. All sizes from 13% to _ <s And there cannot be any more at $8.75 fr reeular $15 Scotch Cheviot = Homespuns, in Brown, Green and Novelty Miatures, lined all through With rich quality of satin. They've been very popular sellers—but what are left are to go at $8.75—barely more than half price. $8.45 fr #12 Blue and Black Kerses oe@ Jackets, mad> with shield and fiy-front, tripte-stitched edges and heavy strapped seams, and lined with Roman- striped silk. They strictly Mailor. made, $8.4% Is just $3.55 less than they are worth or than you can duplicate. We shall sell them at a sas ee ee ee te ts se es ts es se ts tn es ss Se es ss ee $19.75 $5 the special price tor these $80 Parisian novelties. Cadet Blue, handsomely braided and plain black Melton, taffor-made—all lined throughont with heavy plain satin, OHNO ee eee CNN LLIN ANI EEL LLL LMM M<—R RRR II I 89° 08°C SE EOR9ESEPIESE EF FPF ETE S9 Wool and Satin Skirts. araseaseadbasensondonsessontoaseesondeaseoconsessongonsoasenionseesee £ $2.73; tn ae $3.48 f ax lined with . G and 3 n percaline 1 = L $3 $ $2.23 fr f22 900 3 mixed effects: splendid. p and . fect shape, lined with percaline and bx x Sa with t. z ¢ $ 508 Sz Into this January sale we have put all the fine “party” 4 5 gowns that are left—those rich creations made especially and ¢ = exclusively for us by the leading designers in London and = = Paris. Less than cost buys them now. % i coats= The Suits are Single- breasted Sacks, made of woolens that were woven for $11, $12.50 and $15 grades. Sresossonbondonsenseetesordergontengenteeseese a “Saks’ Corner.” : Special Sale of Men’s Suits and Over- our make--$10 to $15 values--for 8 _The Overcoats are Blue Kerseys—and are worth $12. They can’t be matched for less. Saks and Company, Leaders In Five Cities. Desecoatecontecontetontetontetenterintosentenntonintosentonoato fotos loaetoadedoiSecoadeneatenfadoetndostedestedesteciefesratecintege SANDY SPRING. Phrenaskeia was received at Sharon recently by Miss Nora L. Stabler, who is now filling tHe po- sition of. principal of Takoma Park public school, and consequently has few opportunities to attend the meetings of that society. Newton Stabler pre- sided, Miss Mary 8. Hallowell was secretary and the Misses Ethel McRaye and Marian Farquhar were guests. Mrs, Willlam Taylor Thom read a spicy paper, edited and largely composed by her- self, essay upon ‘Romance in Sandy Spring.’’ It was pronounced excellent by many of her friend- ly critics present. Adjourned to Sweet Briar, the home of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Nesbitt. ‘The Misses Mary G. and Julia Colt are with rela- tives in New York; Mrs, Dollie F. Vedder h the guest of Gen. Smith and family of ton, and Miss Sallie P. Brooke of Mrs. Robert O. Coulter of Baltimore. ‘The Misses Isabel and Janet Miller have gone to Philadelphia, to remain for several months with their sister, Mrs. Joseph M. Shoemaker. Miss Mary E. Thomas is in Washington. Mis. Robert Shoemaker and Miss Mary 8. Shoe- maker of Fhiladciphia have been for the past week with J. Janvey Shoemaker, and Miss Barbara Such of New Jersey is with Mrs. George F. Nesbitt. ‘The dance given by the young people of Olney and viciuity, chaperoned by Mrs. Mackall, - Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Davis, was participated’ in by some thirty couples. Mrs, Granville Farquhar and Mrs, John C. Bent- ley gave delightful children’s parties during the holidays and William Nesbitt a card ‘The Woman's Association held its ber gathering at the home of Mrs. William W. Moore, which was also the home for more than fifty years of the late Mrs. Robert R. Moore, one of the orig- inal members. Guests of the occasion were Mrs, Granvilie Farquhar, Mrs, Tarlton B. Stabler and the Misses Caroline 8. Bond, Alice Tyson, Rebecca T. Miller, Faith Farquhar, Edna and Mary Moore ‘Thomas.’ Pieasant letters were received from Mra: Mary Osborn and Miss Mary G. Colt, the one be- ing ‘absent from indisposition and the other away for the winter. Owing to the extremely slippery condition of the roads, rendering travel dangerous to smooth horses, the ‘meeting was rather smaller than usual, but as nearly all the twenty women ‘sent contributed somethii of literary merit or Interest the result was at . The January session will be held at The Cottage with Mra, Sa- rah E. ibler. ‘Mrs. Samuel M. Janney and son of New York are visiting Mrs. Caroline er of Stanmore. Much sympathy Mrs, Nicholson of 0 dent which recently resulted iu hie little fellow was pital, and he has displayed from the teable degree of fortitude in one of his tendsr A GREAT WHEAT MARKET. The Twin Cities of the New North- west. From Harper's Magazine. With these commanding advantages of position with reference to eastern outlets, and with nineteen lines of railroad, in- cluding two great continental systems, ra- Giating in every direction throughout the immense region which is directly or par- tally tributary to their trade, the twin cities have an established and rapidly grow- ing importance as a commercial center. St. Pavl, the terminal headquarters of the Great Northern, the Northern Pacific, the Omaha and other lines, possesses in com- mon with its neighbor an extensive and flourishing jobbing trade, and promises, with the growth of a yet young packing in- dustry, and with the rapid increase of hog and cattle production in this northern zone of nutritious animal foods, to become co- ee important as a lve-stock mar- et. Minneapolis, as an incident of its great flour “industry, has become the leading wheat market of the West. Its output of flour in 1896 was 12,874,000 barrels—more than twice its product in 1889. Fifteen years ago Chicago was the great central wheat market of the west. Even as late as four years ago its wheat receipts were over 50,000,000 bushels. But in 18% they had declined to 19,101,152 bushels; while the wheat receipts of Minneapolis were 69,56,- 870 bushels, and those of Duluth and Su- perior 56,607,397—the total of the two cities being 126,176,267 bushels, or six times and a half the Chicago receipts. These figures tell their own story of the shifting of the trade currents of the northwest to their natural channels, and go far to explain the remarkable growth of St. Paul and Minne- apolis from a population of 33,000 in 1870 to more than ten times that number in : ——__+e-___ To Be a Paymaster, The President has approved the report of the examining board in favor of the promotion of Passed Assistant Paymaster H. R. Sullivan of the navy to the grade of paymaster. He is attached to the gun- boat Wilmington, which has just left Nor- folk for a two years’ cruise on the south Atlantic station. alarm was turned in about 10:50 for fire in the room of F. 12th street northwest. started the police at the first called out. The ple Ryhee ge Ngee the thought damage z S. Kann, Sons & Co. Our New Year’s Greeting Is a Sale of Muslin Underwear Others may follow it tn the course of the year. None will be half so unique or arcuse one-half the interest as this is destined to. It is remark- able on account of the stock. A twelve mopths” buying couldn't assemble baif so dainty a col- lection of style apd, grace. We fier the most rating and choice pieces of lingerie fl needlework, sheer mustina and the most filmy laces and brofderies and the most bewitching arrangemen of Muffy flounces and tasteful tucks can effect. be fully justified in asking slightly bigner prices than these for the first month of the sea-| gon, inasmuch as it is only fair that the early buyer should pay extra for taking the pick of the stock. Enterprise says “no,” however. Instead of | doing that we'll make one price—the lowest—right from the jump—and maintain it throngh the sca- son. At that price we offer you all wur imuelin underwear. ‘The high bidder is thus powerless @uring “this sale. only power is the early buyer. 50c. for 89c. and 98c. Gowns You acn only have two of these, Mrs. Customer. hey're gems of underwear. Handsomely made with embroidery trimming in front 50c. Edgs cluster of tucka and row of inserting in the yoke. ‘There are two styles, high V and Empire. 8c. and OSe. in what they showk 98c. for $1.75 Cambric Gowns. And what a superior lot of gowns we can at that price! Made of the best cambrie could desire. Some tcimmed with nainscok edge: some in Empire style, with Lroidery rever, and embroidery rafiies and sleeves; some, too, with V and rquare neci &nd with Jace and embroidery trimming; ethers still with Plat Val. Ince inserting and two-inch lace aronnd collar and sleeve. ing their full value, $1.75. We offer 08c them at bears ° Gowns. Dainty enoagh for a bride's troussenn. There are are gowns of a quality worthy of lear- $1.39 for $1.98 Cambric ‘Three has front of embroidery inserting and fine ruMfer SHORT SKIRTS. elsewhere at $1.98. We ask you.. 25e. for 39c. Short Muslin Skirts. tucks and cambric ruffle. A leader worthy of being placed at the top of the pile... Has cluster of 25c. 49c. for 75c. Short Cambric Skirts, trimmed witn tucks and embroidery 490c¢ FUMES... 2... eee cece cccerseceeee ° 8. for $1.39 Short Cambric Skirts, a with int de Paris lace ruf- 08c. en. cae Skirts, 49c. for 69c. Skirts. A Well-made Muslin Skirt, with 10- inch cambric raffle, claster of tucks 490c. and embroidered edge—worth 68c...... ° 79c. for 98c. Skirts. Muslin Skirts, trimmed with cambric umbrella rues, ch embroidery edge and 79 ; Ce worth 8c. the worl Well-hanging Muslin Skirts, with G-inch em- broidered pounce and cambric a 8 ire with" every right 10 be QOC, 98c. for $1.69 Skirts. and Muslin Skirts, some in umbrella 1 with umbrella ruflle; two-inch lace lace in ruttie; the other made with gt yt a 98c. $1.39 for $1.98 Skirts. Cambric on lawn tively, $1.50 and $1.69. chee! made and auet aa ad pies nae ond See me $1 ZO $1.39 for $1.98 Skirts. Cambric _ te sare lawn ruffle and $1.39 for $2.25 Skirts. Lawn Ruffled Umbrella Skirte, made of fine cam- brie, has two rows of luce Inserting and wide lace on reftie—inade with dust ruffle— the best value in the world at this 1 39 price. ° FINER SKIRTS. Ilere at a range of prices up to $10.00. 79c. Black Sateen Skirts, 59c. Have umbrella ruffle, corded ruffle and three smailer ruffles set above— 50c worth 79... = . DRAWERS. Muslin Drawers with cluster of tacks and embroidery ruffies—worth Ce 25: for .. - . Cc. Muslin Umbrella Drawers with lace patente Car Per nates ZOC Muslin Drawers, with $i multe and cluster Ic. = 39c. 49c. for 69c. and 75c. Drawers. We've grouped under this general head, perh: a score of different Drawers. At 49c. we © give Umbrella Drawers, with 2-inch lace e and inserting, another style of Masonville muslin, with 2 clusters of tucks and 5-inch embroidery ruffle; a third kind made of cambric in umbrella style, with plat and Val. lace insert- ing and edge. They ace worth from 49c © to T5c. per pair ... ° 69c. for 98c. Drawers. Made of fine cambric in umbrella style, made with ce inserting and edge on ruffle ... 2.2.2... ceeceeeenenee 79c. for $1.25 Umbrella Drawers. With 8-in. raffle of lace and inserting QC, and ribbon trimming—worth $1.25...... ° 98c. for $1.49 Umbrella Drawers. 98c. choice CORSET COVERS. and A 59c. Cambric Corset Cov= er, Trimmed with Lace and Lawn Ruffles, 25c. Made of fine cambric, with de Paris lace of plat or Point emt S. Kann, Sons & Co., Z STH & MARKET SPACE