Evening Star Newspaper, January 8, 1898, Page 6

6 S _uemaatile THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1898-24 PAGES. THE EVENING STAR. CROSBY s. THE EVENING STAR h: and permanent Family h more than the combined c' culation of the other Wushingt dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no eempetitor. NOYES. 7 Im order to avoid delays, on ac- THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connec! with the Office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Buxiness Depart- ments, nccording to tenor or purpose. a sae An English-Japanese Alliance. The Star on Thursday pointed out how exceedingly strong an alliance between England and Japan would be in the pres- ent controversy over China—England with the most powerful of ficets, and Japan with a splendid land force next door to the scene. A cable from Shanghai, printed to- day, states that Japan has taken steps to €ffect such an alliance. ‘The story Is that “a Japanese fleet of three battleships, ten first-class cruisers and numerous smailer ves has ree! ing it at the disposal of Sir Ale ler, commander-in-chief cf the © tion, this step being taken ‘in cas persists in ignoring the joint interests of Japan.” ” uld prove to be true it is news portance. The step will com- ntion of all the parties in in- sia, with her many advantages, to consider it, and even the al and aggressive German Emperor Will sober up a little under its influence. But even if the s should prove to be England an somew ed, it tells no more than what is entirely within the bounds of Teasonable expectation. A rational alliance in a partition of China would be between nd now, it Japan e If it is not effected enever England and m to believe that Japan. be v full sealed. of any more importance ermany than to the United affects us most materially. It will have te Russia and States. It should instruct us immediately and pro- foundly. It makes the Hawalian question acute beyond any previous stage of it. {t makes the duty of the United States with respect to the annexation of the Hawaiian slands plainer than ever before. That duty has always been plain enough, but the man who cannot see it now must either have a very circumscribed vision, or have Fo desire to see his country advance with the other powers of the world. There can be no contention on this point. The United States must either annex those islands, or submit to seing them annexed by some other power. Permanent inde- pendence for the islands is out of the ques- tion. An American protectorate for the islands is out of the question. They must in a very short time become a part of some greater power. They belong within the legitimate range of the American influence. Their best interests demand their incorpo- ration into the American system. The gov- ernment of the islands, recognized by the whole world, the leaders of thought in the islands, the possessors of the wealth of the islands, the men of real responsibility there, are unanimously and earnestly ap- pealing to this government for the adv tages of American citizenship. The time is at hand when this must cither be granted or refused. If it is refused, then the Ha- Watians will seek connections elsewhere. Engl: has kept hands off the islands only because «f American sentiment. She would long since have gobbied them up if the coast had been clear. Never in all her history has she ever in any other case neglected to strike for so rich a prize. That she would accept them if offered to her is certain. That they will be offered to her if the United States shall decline them is very likely. Then, with England and Japan ir alliance as to the commercial development of China, and England in pos- session of the Hawaiian Islands, the United States, so far as the coming drama on the shores of the Pacific ocean is concerned, would cut as pathetic a figure as a poor boy at a frolic. Uncle Sam is infinitely big- ger than that role, and he ought not to be cast for it. 5 +e ____ Mr. Grosvenor says that he will stand or fall with his party. In view of his civil service ideas, he could not consistently as- sume any other position. ——_- + __ Senator Teller not only insists on staying bolted, but takes occasion to rattle the lock every now and then. —-~+ +> ___ Durrant's Fight for Life. The extraordinary interest taken by the Public of all sections of the country in the case of Theodore Durrant, hanged yester- day at San Quentin, California, for mur- der, was caused not only by the unusual nature of the crime, but also by the unre- mitting fight for the life of the accused, covering a period of more than two years and exhausting the resources of the Ameri- can courts. Indeed, it is felt by some that tris case illustrates one weakness of our Judicial system. The argument is often ad- vanced that the possibilities for delaying and defeating justice are so ample that here ts bred in the minds of the people a uspicion of the ordinary processes of the law, siving rise to the mob spirit that leads Whether this be true or not, from the facts in the Durrant © are remarkable opportum- ties in the direction of the iaw’s delay for even the most hopelessly doomed criminal. Blanene Lamont. the girl for whose murder Durrant was hanged, disappeared April 3, 1805. Minnie Williams, whom he was also aceused of killing, met her death Apri! 12, 185. Durrant was arrested the next day ard his trial was begun July 22, 1895, tast- ing until November 1, 1895, occupying an unpr rted length of time. A verdict of guilty was rendered within twenty minutes after the jury retired. and within a few Gays Durrant was sentenced to be hanged February 21, 1896. Then began the cam-= paign of appeals. arguments and maneuvers for delay and reversais that was not dis- continued until the hour within which Dur- rant finally met his death, thirty-three months from the commission of his crime. The first step was an appeal to the state supreme court. the bill of exceptions re- quiring many months in preparation. The Secument was filed August 1. 1806. Therein Jay the bulk of the long delay. March %, 1897, the court affirmed the judgment of the court below, ten days later receiving a plea for a rehearing, which was denied April 2 Sentence was again passed April 10, the execution being set for June 11 Eight days before this date an appeal was taken to the United States district court with an application for a writ of habeas corpus. This was at once denied. An ap- Peal from this action was at once taken to the United States Supreme Court, then in recess. This appeal served as a reprieve to July 9, but that date passed without exe- eution, inasmuch as the highest court had not acted on the appeal. This action was taken November 8, 1807. the court refusing to imtervene. and November 10 Durrant Was sentenced to hang two days later. Im- mediately “application was made to the United States circuit court. without suc- cess, for a writ of probable cause, which, hewever, was granted by the state supreme court, and this acted as a stay of execu- tien, ard within a few days the court re- versed the order of sentence on the ground that proper interval between sentencing @nd execution had not been given. De- wh Ma a a ee ee ee cember 7 Durrant was for the fourth time sentenced to hang, the date being given as January 7. This was the end of all usual efforts at delay, but a new move was sprung December 28. when action was brought against a juror for slandering Durrant’s mother, and it was claimed that the prisoner was a necessary witness in the case. On this palpable pretext applica- tion was made without avail to the state supreme court for a writ of probable cause, staying the execution. The same court likewise denied a writ of supercedeas De- cember 31. The United States district court then denied a writ of habeas corpus and a petition for a reprieve was filed with the governor January 3, on the ground of the suit against the juror. Meanwhile applica- tien was made to the United States circuit court for a writ of habeas corpus and was denied January 5. with permission to ap- peal to the United States Supreme Court. Personal appeals to justices in this city were made January 6, without success. The same day the United States circuit court granted leave to file a bill of exceptions, and it was claimed that this acted as a stay of execution. The warden, however, was advised to the contrary by the attor- ney general of the state. Governor Budd declined to grant a reprieve, the United States Supreme Court denied the writ at the last moment and Durrant was accord- ingly executed. after the most stubborn fight for life ever conducted in the history of criminal jurisprudence. ——_-+o—____ Revolution in Ohio. Those republican bolters who have as- sisted in organizing the Ohio legislature against their party find themselves com- mitted to a much more comprehensive pro- gram than the mere fight against Mr. Hanna. That feature of the program stands very prominently in the foreground, but there is a great deal behind it, and of a nature which calls for a betrayal of the republican party all along the line. Are the bolters prepared to go the full length ex- pected of them? Whatever secret feeling against Mr. Hanna as man and party leader may have existed in the republican ranks in Ohio last fall, there was undoubtedly a desire on the part of the majority of all the voters that the republican pariy should control the af- fairs of the state. That was shown in the election of Mr. Bushnell for governor, and of a republican majority in both branches of the legislature. The republican party therefore was commissioned to legislate for the state; to administer its affairs accord- ing to republican policies during the term prescribed. But what is the situation? The democratic party has organized the legis- lature. It is virtually in power in both branches. It has dictated the committee assignments, and through its republican al- lies will dictate legislation. It is likewise in ailiance with the governor, and so is master of affairs throughout. And if the present combination holds together, those affairs will be conducted, contrary to the people’s instructions delivered at the polls, by the democratic instead of by the repub- lican party. This simply is revolution by combination. It is altogether wrong and reprehensible. It would be an insult to the character and intelligence of the people of Ohio to assume that it can escape punishment. Public sen- timent, regardless of party, may be ex- pected to deal with it in the proper way upon fit opportunity. The question is far greater than either persons or parties. It involves the right of the people, after they have declared themselves at the polls, to receive from the servants they have se- jected a line of action in accordance with express instructions. The republicans are the victims now, but the turn of the demo- crats wiil surely come if such flagrant vio- lation of good faith, such base betrayal of trust on the part of men elected to office, should be lightly passed over as one of those “tricks of the trade” to be expected from those who “play the game of politics.” ——_++e—____ The Sewer Bond Project. The need of a bond issue for the raising of the money needed for a comprehensive sewage disposal system for the District is plain and unmistakable. The sum required, three and a half millions, is beyond tmme- diate reach in any other way. The sewage disposal system must be secured if Wash- ington is to become a modern city and re- main such. It can not be secured without following the general plans already laid €own, requiring much costly construction underground and down-river. The value of the system will not become appreciable until the Anal item of the construction is completed. Constructions accomplished in bits by means of annual appropriations in harmony with the general plan can not be of full service to the city until the finishing stroke in the distant future. The business proposition is therefore before Congress and the community: Is it not more eco- nomical to borrow the money at once, to perfect the system now, rather than to wait many years for these comparatively insignificant constructions to be gradually brought together into a single, serviceable system? The public health is a matter of immediate concern. It can not be relied upon to maintain itself during the decades that must elapse at the present rate of progress before the sewage disposal system becomes effective. Business economy and a proper regard for sanitation unite in de- manding the present proposition. With two such objects in view, with many practical demonstraticns of the force of the argu- ment on either hand recording themselves annually, the cause of the sewer bond issue would appear to be too strong for success- ful opposition. ———_ +e —___ Senor Castelar’s opinion that American intervention would be a crime which would ultimately alienate the whole of South America, is entitled to some thought. The alienation of South America is a topic upon Which Spain is well qualified to speak. + = -___ if Mr. Dockery can succeed in making positions under the government thoroughly undesirable, Mr. Grosvenor’s undertaking will be considerably easier. ———_+ +e —___ Mr. Hanna may feel a certain pride in reflecting that the strongest opposition he has yet encountered was put up by his own party. ——__- = —_____ Congress will, of course, see to it that the tariff law does not fail because of a lack of incentive in the way of appropriations. ——— <2. __. A Conduit Law Badly Needed. Judge Hagner’s decision, rendered Thurs- day in the electric light conduit case pend- ing before him furnishes another strong reason for the enactment of a law provid- ing for the institution of a general sub- way system in the District of Columbia. These reasons are steadily accumulating. They are urgent in their individual force and jn the aggregate. The laws as they now stand with reference to the under- ground electrical equipment of the city and the private corporations are most un- satisfactory. At best they are but a series of more or Jess conflicting make-shifts, and session after session Congress only adds to the confusion by delaying action on the general bill and by postponing comprehen- sive legislation on specific needs in the hope of including all items within the sub- way scheme when it shall be devised and enacted into law. The rivalry between the two local electrical companies is acute and the flanking movements of one against another are to be expected as long as the statutes remain in thelr present ‘condition, but meanwhile the citizens, whose rights are paramount, are continually harassed by the opening of the streets without ‘re- sults. The work and discomfort of the lay- Pronounced by the court to be without legal authority, have been in vain. The uncertainty of the law brings its burdens to property owners and street users as well as to the electrical companies, who are pinched in turn by the lack of satisfactory statutes. Another session ought not to pass without far-reaching action based upon wise premises. _That action should not take the form of a rider on the ap- propriation bill and become subject to the squeezing process through which~ that measure inevitably passes at the end of the session. It should be written at once as an independent measure and urged to its pas- sage after full and careful consideration. oe _____ The frequency with which this govern- ment admits being shocked by reports of horrors from Cuba shows conclusively that it has an iron constitution. ——~>+s—____. Already there are intimations that under the new order of things New York's “ten- derloin” is beginning to toughen. —\!_or+o—___ SHOOTING STARS, 2 Books for All Purposes. “What a beautiful library you have!” ex- claimed the visitor. “You can never be lonely with so many beautiful and expen- sive books about you.”” “Oh,” replied Mrs. Cumrox, complacently, “you don’t see all that we have.” “Indeed!” “Yes. We have any number of books with paper backs that we read.” ‘The Lady and the Highwayman. “Your money or your life!” he cried, “My quest there is no stopping. You’re richly clad, and well I know That you are going shopping.” She handed him ker purse. He found Car tickets, but not many; Some dry goods samples, chewing gum, A hairpin and a penny. Puzzied. She was talking very earnestly with the young man next to her, while a singer did her best to entertain the company. Of a sudden she picked up her program, and, raising her glasses, eyed it intently. “Dear me!’ she exclaimed. “This must be it.” “Must be what?” “The comic song. I wonder if we are supposed to laugh between verses or wait till the end.” Beyond His Comprehension, “Lemme un’stan’,” said Mr. Erastus Pinkly. “Is er locksmif er man dat knows all "bout how ter open all kin’s er locks? “*Co's he is,” replied Miss Miami Jones. “Well, I dunno how ‘tis, but I sho’ly seen it.” “What did yoh done see?” “Er locksmif down in de“mahket a buyin’ "is chickens.” A_ Preference. Talk about the good ol’ days— Never seen ye weepin’ Fur yer cast-off boots an’ clothes ‘That wa'n't wuth the keepin’. Things is bein’ made fur folks Guaranteed to fit ‘em. I ain’t turnin’ up my nose— Mighty glad to git ‘em. Take the ‘lectric cars to town; Saves your time an’ hosses; *Lectric lights a-shinin’ nights Where the street cars crosses. Keeps ye busy with yer thoughts; Never have no blue ones. Talk about yer good ol’ times— *Druther have the new ones. Electricity the Test. From the London Spectator. At present England ts far behind several other countries, notably the United States and Germany, in the adoption of electricity, for lighting, transit and industry. Here, as in the production of iron, America is easily leading the world, and Germany has taken the second place, as her recent industrial exhibitions at Berlin and Leipzig have re- vealed to many surprised Englishmen. But the main reason for this is evident. Eng- land took the lead and kept it in steam in- dustry, and her expansion under that form Was so great that she rested on her laurels with a rather insular complacency. Ameri- can and German industry, on the other hand, were in their rapid growth roughly synchronous with the development of elec- tricity, catching first, as it were, the new current which was sweeping over the face of the world. Our manufacturers, there- fore, found themselves burdened with much plant that had become obsolete, and the initial cost of transforming it, or of substi- tuting for it electric machinery, was so heavy as to deter enterprise. But as ne- cessity is the mother of invention, and as more available capital is to be found in England than anywhere else on the globe, we may expect to witness a very great ef- fort at the expansion of electric power in this country in all directions. If English supremacy is to be destroyed, it will not be through failure of our coal mines, but it will be on the higher plane of our ipcapaci- ty to keep pace with the electric develop- ment of England's chief-rivals. There is no doubt that England has much leeway to make up; and there is also no dou. that a vain opposition to machinery on the part of our workmen which is not found in Ger- many or the United States acts as a drag on the English industrial machine. 0 The Real Danger. From the Boston Herald. Unless the pension list can be purged of its corruptions, the chances are that in a few years more—with the incoming into political life and activity of men to whom our civi! war is almost as remote an event as the war of 1812 is to those who have attained middle age—an effort, and suc- cessful effort, will be made to repeal the entire system. This would be an exceed- ingly unfortunate event, as it would de- prive many thousands of deserving people of a gratuity which a grateful country is fully justified in paying; but where a sys- tem exists that permits fraud and honesty to be so closely intertwined it may be found impossible to undertake the work of root- ing out the former without materially in- juring the latter. —_——_++-—_____ ‘The Negro a True American. Booker T. Washington in Southern States Farm Magazine. The negro race has a genuine interest in this country—in the south. It is his home, and he is guing to remain in the south. He is not here to grab a few dollars and then return to some foreign country. Then the negro, when treated right, can be trusted when made to feel that confidence is put in him. During our late war no southern or northern’ soldier who confided in the ne- gro was betrayed. Even where an indtvid- ual negro is inclined to be dishonest on gen- eral principles, when valuables are intrust- ed to him he will not betray the trust ex- cept in ware instances. The negro is used to the climate and the soll of the south, and he is at his best when cultivating this soil. If he is treated fairly, paid goor wages and is paid promptly, there is no farm laborer in this country that will excel him. ——_+ +e ____ They Have Trouble, Too. From the Torpnto Mall. It was the policy of the Ottawa ministers to haul down the pension list. But during the first six months of 1807 they superannuated fifty-nine officials, at an anunal cost of $25,000 to the country. Some of these superannuations were dic- tated by the fact that the officers were up in years. Others were made to find places for friends. For instance, the dominion land commis- sioner was set aside and pensioned that the former deputy minister of the interior might take his place and another fot. @ close friend of the minister, might -be engaged. Again, the deputy postmaster géneral was pensioned that Mr. Mulock’s Aurora friend might take his office. ‘The pension list now runs up to $300,000. ——— ae Congratulations, From the Scranton (Pa.) Tribuner-«~-~ We congratulate The Was! thi ity which en: oe eer ee trons. MAYER BROS, & CO. The one house. where shop- pers can practice Spnomy with safety—where qu: y is never sacrificed to objfin gjrice. This is easily Liber | the Greatest ° Sale in? our ° y sw History! All past events haveybeen eclipsed by this pre-inventory sale. Every one of the twenty-five departments that make up the “Satisfactory Store” participates in this immense trade movement. Stock taking oc- curs in a few weeks, and as we want to count fewer goods we’re willing to make price concessions such as you've seldom (if ever) known. Toney saving opportuni- ties in Millinery. Bright, fresh new goods—just from the work- roome—at the prices now prevailing a genuine sac. rifice ‘The crowds thronging here evidence the made! $1.50! 50e. Felt Hats on sale Z5e. Felt Hats, all to go $1 French Felt Hats goat Greatest of Neckwear values! white Shirred Liberty Silk—black, ri ari maisse—79e. quality. . 63¢. yd. Liberty Silk Collarettes — with strings of plated Liberty silk—$1.50 grades....-- $1.00 FEATHERS — - TO - NOTHING”? 12% TABLE JAS 5 THINK OF GETTING 35 TO 75c. VALUES FOR 12% ¢.! The wonder still grows! How can we sell $1 Gloves for 69c.? But we are doing it in truth. Miles and miles of Ribbons at 5c., 12}c., 19¢., 25¢. Every individual yard worth from twice to three times what we are asking! Odd lot of Ladies’ Handkerchiefs, quality too cheap for this store— eas sold at 5c.—now 2c.! Jot 19c. Japanese Silk Tnitialed aud Silk-embroldered Hundkerchiefe now. Toc. This remarkable January sale of Cloaks is creating town talk! By far the greatest Cloak selling this city has ever known is prevailing now! cated. Siu and "Veivettan., Hees’ © -O8 new and stylish goods—to go for. Those w ondeérfubCoat values at $5, $7.50 and $9.75 have: been further replenished, with ¢ven*higher priced Coats! Take advaatage of the grand chances for bargain « ; buying pre- sented. Mayer Bros; & Co., “The Satisfactory Store,” 035-39 F St. | Repairing: 2 5 Family Plate —Jewelry, Watches, etc.! a spe- cialty. If such articles are be- yond repair we will take them in exchange at full value for new goods. Galt & Bro., /EWELLERS, SILVERSMITHS&BTATIONERS| 1107 PENNA. AVE. vW. We're Satisfied — With 14 Less For STORAGE ——— than what you'll have to pa first-class warehouses. one-half more than wouldn't get better service. T7No charge for poke aoe MOVE AN pay at other you paid oe nirices — you rooms or better moving Furniture, from other storage apartments— “MERCHANT'S fc, DELIVERY_ co. 929-931 D St———’Phone 659. ja8-28a Closing Out BOX COUCH ES! You know what that means with us! Every Box Couch has been attractively priced so 28 to hurry it out at once. ‘The §: 5 Hox Couches, with improved ittts, The $3.50) Divan Bor Couches have been are to go at Tre Houghton co. 2, $a8-200 1214 F St. From crust to crust every crumb of Holmes’ Genuine Home=Made Pies teems with wholesome delicious- ness. All kinds—20 cents each. Delivered anywhere. ‘Phone 1564. Holmes’ Landover Mkt., 1st & E sts. 0¢30-8m,16 ohn | Cc “Parker, 617 7 7th. de11-31 cee THE ONLY GENUINE, HUNSADI WATER, Hunyadi: Janos, BEST NATURAL APERIENT WATER, MMAR ts al FOR CONSTIPATION, DYSPEPSIA, . °: LIVER COMPLAINTS, & HEMORRHOIDS, “The prototype of all Bitter: Waters.""—Latest. ~ “‘Bpeedy, sure, gentle.’ -Britlah Medical Journal. CS Seo that the label heirs the stguature | ANDREASSAXLEENER, Coming Soon. “Opening” in the cotton under- Wear and housekeeping goods depart- ments worth waiting for. ~ Soon Comi ing. ©7“Opening” of the new ¢-cent and Scent stores—e boom to every bome. 98 FRENCH New designs. New colors. DOC ORGANDIES. New plaids. New stripes. At the Palais Royal. O beautiful that many are buying them for évening dresses. And many more are looking ahead to the summer, knowing the prettiest and best always go to the wise early shoppers. And so with the new 1898 Scotch Ginghams at 25c yard—many of these rarely artistic plaids and stripes will be scarce later. Newest and Best Silks for 1898. UEEN ofall is the new Satin Stripe Plaid Silks, in spring colorings. To be quickly introduced Monday at a special price—$1 instead of $1.25 yard. Other bargain spots dotting this second floor are: d_ $1.25 yard for good and best Bengaline sig Silks, in all the 1898 evening shades. 75¢ @04 $1 yard for the lovely Satin Brocades and Fancy Stripes, in evening effects. 5Q¢ sard for 75c, quality, Brocaded Sitk Crepes, and 49c. for Taffeta Silks, in evening colors. aoe #, $1.25, $1.50 to $3.00 yard for Satin Duichesse, all superior at the prices. Silk Velvets at Very Special Prices. ARELY that standard Silk ‘Velvets can be quoted at reduced prices, even here. The following prices are only for the 62 pieces just secured. No more in sight at less than regular quotations: Black Silk Velvets. $f] serd for gnaranteed $1.25 quality Velvets, 19 inches wide. Please give us credit for saving you 25 cents a yard—bring sample of $1.25 velvet from elsewhere. $1.25 zr for guaranteed $1.50 qnality Black Silk Velvet. Samples will tell you—if you cen't judge without making comparisons. Evening Velvets. $1.DS yard for $1.50 quality Fancy Sik Vel- : vets, in lovely shades of turquolse, violet, yellow, light blue and pink—the colors that look best under gas light. Sf $1.25 ana g1.50, rd for Plain Silk Velvets, worth $1.25 to $1.75 a yard. All the correct “98 evening shades. Second floor for then. Wool Suitings for Spring of ’98 HE new 50-inch Tailor Suitings in reseda greens, new blues, coachman’s tan, wood browns and Quaker gray, $1 yard. Only 49c yard for ’98 spring styles in Silk and Wool Checks, Mixed Cheviots, Silk-finished Henriettas and “V: igoreaux” Cloths, which are all the name implies. hasty adieu prices, like these: yard for the 50c and 68c All-wool and 37c Silk and Wool Suitings, that can be com- fortably worn until March winds are gone. yard for the 7c and 89c Suitin; which are some that sold for in the season. 1 earlier , among $7 And so, of course, the winter fabrics are giving § | ati for the $1.50 Teifor Sultings. The kind used by men tailors, who charge from $40 to $75 for a dress made-to-measure. for the $12.50 Cloth Dress Patterns, with band borders. .....: $9.98 for the $17.50 Cam- el’s Hair patt«rns. Exclusive novelties. Last five of fifty pattern: Laces Less Than European Prices. UR importer has handed over his surplus winter stock at compli- mentary prices. Being one of his best customers he quotes nomi- nal prices—a kind of acknowledgment of large orders received and to be given. “Complimentary prices” fits the case, doesn’t it? yard for 75¢ to $1.50 Black Silk Bourdon and other keavy Silk Laces, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 inches w Just the trimming now for skirts, capes, etc. ADiAc yard for miséelianeoas lot of We, se, We and Black Silk Laces. Some are es, some Insertions, soime Galloons—all superior in quality and designs. TSc yard for <5-inch-wide Silk Chiffons, Mous- selaine de Sole and, Chiffonette, in lovely evening shades. rd for Chiffon Bands and AAC 3S Finchen wide. Black ‘embroidered on black, and various colors on black and white grounds. Some were $2.50 a yard. 1c for Valenctennes and Point de Paris Laces, Eiiges and Insertions, 3% to 5 Inches wide. 15c, 18¢ and 22¢ Laces for only ive yard. 5 fe Jetted Blouses and Dress Fronts 51.66 fer eee to Metal trons §B50 to $0.50 aplece. Best of Ribbons at Half Prices. HESE best Ribbons are the maker’s “seconds”—disposed of twice annually. The rule is that any piece—any ten yards—containing even one oil spot is laid aside. We have secured the “seconds” of the best Double-face Satin Ribbons, in white, pink, blue and other de- sirable shades. Several hundred yards—but how long will they be here? Widths in inches... 1 1 2 2k 3 33 4 5 Regular prices...... 19¢- 25¢ 33¢ 37¢ 45¢ 50c 59c 68c Prices now......... 13¢ I9¢ 25¢ 25c 38c 38c 38c 48c he store ask to see the new Sashes, with long Knotted fringe, tying twice around the Galst abd fastening at the side with four-in-hand knot. Let one of our experts show you how. °08 Dress Findings and Notions. NE of our New Year resolutions was to be more than ever head- quarters for dressmakers’ supplies. The very latest novelties are to be first found at the Palais Royal....no trash is to be allowed... the lowest prices for the best are to gain and hold a greater and ever- growing patronage. Ws n’s Featherbone—a_ blessing 6c Spee Only 4¢ yard for the Skirtbone. 7c “‘Manfield” Dress Shields, to be the 8c ae caposiie 10c and 12c tor sizes 3 and 4. Every pair warranted. Anch French Horn Bone. Sc, 9¢ 1 ize dozen for 8, 9 and 10-inch. and 12¢ 10c for 9-yard pieces “Bird” Taffeta....16¢ for 10-yard pieces “Puritan” Prussian Binding. ard or 33c for 10-yard piece Silk-dnish 5c Keiting-..-12e ‘piece for Whalebone Casing to match. 39c makers. for ‘La Forma, @ perfect model for a waist. Helpful, dress- even to expert Manufacturer's Embroidery Strips. E MBROIDERIES are made in five-yard strips. opening the season hundreds of designs are sketched and then reproduced in sample strips. Of these many hundreds more or Preparatory to less are rejected and selected. We have secured the 1898 sample strips from the leading maker of St. Gall, Switzerland, at prices creating rare bargains for-prompt patrons. . the strips, ins Embroideries cont 48c & ‘Those secur- that retail up to 20¢ y Ing first choice will get seeyard stripe worth #1 for only 48 cent 75¢ Soe the stripe worth up to Ade ard. None rth less than 25¢ yard. First choice Last ice means means $2 worth for Be. $1.25 worth. Monday is Housekeepers’ Day. HE “Opening” of Table Linens and Housefurnishings i is not to occur es adit ot such reduced prices are to be asked for what’s left of 1897 styles that we promise better bargains than you can expect for months to come. Table Linens. (Second floor.) ¥ 73C Picsched Ta quality Heavy All-lincn Tabi rable Damask 72 inches wide the $1.25 qua onan Double Satin OBc jas. i SA ott, le Sat rift in ma! ing oe meh Ef a linens an impossibility, at $1.25 Ger- AQC iam Rie "Baten, extn heavy and a usually durabie. quality 3-4 nd $1.75 ox fuse in prices of the move 97 designs. China W Ware. $11.48 t& fee $5. Bag ca China_Dinner and Blue designs, with guld.elge on ech plas $3. for $5 Tea English = China, but imitating the shape and floral decorations ‘of the expensive Haviland. - Plated Ware. $3.95 toc $5.50 Tea Been casietinr ce a Palais Royal, <u G & 11th |= it pope iaest - Will re a cough. z : | Q = Sw Or rather 15c. buys a bottle of WILLIAMS’ PRUSSIAN COUGH SYRUP — which is a never-failing remedy for coughs, colds and ‘sore throats. IT CURES— and that’s all that any medicine can do. Pleas- ant to take. Only 15c. —— a bottle. WILLIAMS’: Temple Drug Store, Cor. 9th and F a Tu AME AEA SEA LEA NEA LEA LEA E A YEA EAE IEA EMEP th : a POS to oo oe te ce ec ote Lansburgh & Bro. When It Comes Right Down To Facts We are your best and your ¢ true friends, for we are always securing for you some good, substantial values, not the sensational kind. Whatever we tell you in print we have, for we never fool you. For Monday we have inaugurated a Special 3 4 * 4 6 5 pieces Best Genuine French Haircloth. For this sale, 164, Not more than five yards sold to a customer, 15c. All-linen Canvas, extra heavy. For this sale, a. 12}c. Yard-wide Fast Black Rustle Percaline. For this sale, 25c. Double-width Pets Lining, “P. S.” fast black. For this sale.......... Sr 12$c. Soudan Fast Black Per- caline, yard wide. For this o oc. Leno, black, gray er white, plain and crossed ~— For this sale 15c. Cotton Moreen, all “ ors, yard wide. For this sale, 8i4n. We have just secured from one of the leading Lining Importers a special lot of Roman Stripe Taffeta. These goods are all the rage in Europe. You cannot tell them from silk. Just to get you interested, we put an assortment of stripes on sale for........... 121A%, They are worth 2c. yard. This sale begins on Monday morning bright and early. We would like to see as many as can come early in the day to avoid the rush which always at- tends these sales in the after- noons. LANSBURGH & BRO, 3420, 422, 424,426 teh St. ae tot 40 +e <e te 20-30 P DOCS SO OS-OS SO SH OH OO OH OOO 60 SPOOF -F:)-6.& HY -I-P- 90-99-96 FES OO OH-69- I 4D-Y PAY OO OOOO a | { : : | 7300 1-Ib. loaves to the barrel. It takes more than skill to make fine bread. An inexperienced cook might make excellent bread —if she had the very best materials. The finest cook in the world CAN’T make good bread with poor flour. Cream a Flour !s Best, And “Cream Blend” is equally as important to have as skill if you want your bread making to be always successful. Se makes the BEST bread because it’s a blend of the best spring and winter wheat flour. ©7If the best ts none too sont for you se that your grocer sends “Cream Blend.” B. B. Earnshaw & Bro., Wholesalers, ied Mat ae. St ooOoCfOfO OO OOOO OOOO D> If You Are To ? Be The Hostess eee at an * acter, youl have pind *** without seeing to the *** Let cs bave charge of °° arrange and furnish everything **-* could wish — personally ** © every detail. ** G7 We'll tell you bow auch * © * freshments will cost—free. Jarvis, %.20 X. CONFECTIONER & CATERER. jo6-«,1,th-25 () DOOD DS SEERONIS PCR ol a Sats ‘branch, 1115 F oe grist taie oot SSS