Evening Star Newspaper, January 18, 1898, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JAN UARY 18, 1898—14 PAGES. MAYOR OF LINCOLN, WN. J. Mr. Drake Feels It His Duty to Recommend Paine’s Celery Compound, ‘The youngest and most bustling city in the United States— 3 Founded last April, Lincoln boasts a sewerage Fystem, electric lights, \damized reads, trol- ley cars, telephone franchise and a water plant. From a hamlet to # town—to a city, in this in- credibly short time, Lincoln has grown with the Wonderful progressiveness looked for only in the west—a splendid example of the indomitable per- finacity of one strorg man. ‘or Drake must see fs before giving bis approval; but when con- ed he speaks out bis mind without fear or favor of any one. ‘There is no hesitation among Mayor Drake's friends in seying that Paine's celery compound ha Deen of the utmost help In enabling him to do a predigious amount of work, and to get rid of that insomnia that at one time resulted from every prolonged effort. Mayor Drake himself says: Lincoln, Middlesex Co., N.J., - 30, 1897. Wells, Richardson & Co. Gentlemen—1 have been getting Paine's celery | ecmpound from our local druggist. After sixteen heurs’ work each day, I sleep elght hours each night like a baby, and attribute much of the strengthening of my nerves to Paine’s celery com- pound. Yours truly, SILAS D. DRAKB. Nothing demoralizes the health sooner or more completely than even the occasional loss of sleep. ‘To start a new day with the brain unrefreshed is Uke trying to keep a worn-out horse up to his werk with the whip instead of by feeding. The incessant brain activity is as if the skull were laid bare and the surface of the brain were struck lightly every few seconds and without a sign cf a “let up.” Thus sleeplessness imperceptibly, but no less stuely, destroys the brain cells that are the sources of mental power and the health of every organ of the body. Paine’s celery con-pound gets the nervous system cut of this dangerous rut of slceplessness. It sup plies nourishment to the nervous tissues faster than they are worn ont, and does not let the nu- trition of these delicate parts get low enough to bring on insomnia. One of the earllest evidences of the final success of Paine’s celery compound in curing debility, nervousness, sleeplessness and derangements of liver and kidneys 1s the Increased appetite, the clearer skin and that indescribable precursor of health, a feeling of “well being” that takes the Place of the tired, languid, melancholy condition. Resignation Asked For. Mr. D. K. Darr, the well-known bailiff in charge of prisoners In the United States branch of the Police Court, has been asked by Marshal Palmer for his resignation, to take at the close of the present month. Information of this action reached the court today, and caused much regret among the bailiffs associates. Mr. Darr has occupied his present position for about four years, and has given entire satisfac- tion to all with whom he has been brought in contact. —_—_——.——_ Judge Kimball to Resume Duty. The jury in the United States branch of the Poli Court, which had been dis- charged until today, was called this morn- and again discharged until Friday i that Judge Kim- and resume his seat omorrow morning. —— Pure Food and Drugs. > to a call issued by Mr. A. J. there was a meeting at 4 rday afterncon in parlor 12 of mal Hotel of several citizens in- holding here of a conven- the purpose of securing by Cen- t the people from ulter: 4 food and drugs. mble was elected chairman d Mr, Wedderburn secre- informal discussion of Journment was had until a resolution of- District chemist, committee to d_ convention been adopted. At the meeting rnoon it is expected that the pe: raunent officers will be elected and the da bf the convention fixed. for gress legislation to prot ure and Matthew 7 SS y Madison Chapter, D. A. R. Madison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a regular monthly meeting recently at Mrs. Henry Gannett's, 1881 Harewood Bvenue. The reperts of officers were re- ceived and the evening's program was in- terspersed with musical selections by Mrs. Kendell, Miss Gannett and Dr. Gibbs. A Was read by Mr. Gannett on “The the United States.” The fol- nm the officers for = Henry Gannett; vice re- ent, Charles Sweet Johnson; record- ing ary, Mrs. Ira W. Dennison; cor- Fesponding retary, Mrs. James Knox Taylor: treasurer, Mrs. John Tweedale; H. E. Mann; historian, man: board of management, G. Martin, Mrs. Shuster, jr., Mrs B. Johnson, Mrs. 1. Mann. a gens Mr. Brady's Health Improved. Mr. John B. Brady, the inspector of} who has been for several w resumed his du h. sent from his To Chan, | Dr. | for 1808 is limited. | equipments of the ho = pees Methods of Assensment. To the Editor of The Eveuing Star: The defense made by Mr. Daniel Mur- ray in last evening's Star of the present unequal method of taxation prevailing in the District of Columbia is certainly ex- traordinary. The undersigned has shown that large corporations of the District, and owning valuable real estate, were taxed from 2) to 25 per cent of their val- uation, while the great bulk of the prop- erty holders of the District paid taxes 50, 60 to even per cent on the valuation of their property. Mr. Murray admits this to be a fact, but defends this injustice by saying that as these corporations employ targe numbers of persons they should therefore be partially exempted from tax- ution. The absurdity of this argument etd to = = een as to require no refu- ation, and it is left to the reader: The Evening Star. Meet ee ROBERT REYBURN. January 18, 1898. SS Anacostin Engine House. An inspection of tha new engine house in course of erection in Anacostia was made by Commissioner Wight yesterday afternoon, and he was pleased with both the progress and the character of the work. Mr. Wight was accompanied by Chief Parris, who explained the proposed which will be completed in a few weeks. The doors wiil be hung on ball-bearing hinges, which will, it is expected, cause them to work much better und easier than those on the old houses, —— Barrel of Whisky Stolen. A barrel of whisky was stolen from in frent of Thomas Barron's saloon, No. 2820 M sireet, last night. The barrel was there at 11 o'clock, but when the proprietor got ready to close his place about midnight he rissed it. The police were told of the theft, and search for the hquor is being made. SS Lecture on “Under the Surface.” Wednesday evening, January 19, the Pastor of Hamline M. E. Church, 9th and P streets, will deliver a lecture on “Un- der the Surface.” Mr. Stricklen made a special tour of investigation last summer to discover the condition of the poor in New York. The '‘ecture will be accompa- nied by stereopticon views, and the pro- ceeds will be for the benefit of the Wo- man’s Home Missionary Society of the Washington district. ee Have You It? ‘The edition of The Evening Star Almanac If you have not secured a copy, do so at once; 450 pages. For sale at The Star office and all news stands. stiff-necked, stubborn women :—“ Only two kinds of people never change their minds—fools an men.” And you can’t be either one. Price, 25 cents. Sixty Days in Jat. | Judge Scott today sent Frank Lane, col- 3 because of illness, | ored, to jail for sixty days in default of the jes much improved in| pzyment of a fine of $20 for assaulting and i beating Martha Fields. dead your mind, then, about the best way of washing; look into the matter carefully ; lay aside prejudice ; hold your- self open to convincement. way of washin; Ease, economy, safety, health, quickness —these are the arguments for washing. Every woman who wants these things can satisfy herself that this is so. x @ WMhoasSNeakiins, The best is with Pearline. earline ) siderable abuse of sick leave privileges in THE DISTRICT QUOTA (Continued from Eighth Page.) ployes so engaged, the government would gain 4,500 extra hours of work a day, which would be equivalent to the time of 613 employes each year working seven hours a day. As the average salury of the cierks in Washington is $1,250 a year this would mean a saving to the government of over $800,000 a year for clerk hire. Mr. Harlow, in response to inquiries, said there were about 8,000 employes in the customs and internal revenue service and other miscellaneous services outside of Washington, who work only six and a half hours a day. : “From information that has been received at the commission at various times there is hardly any question that there is con- the service,” said Mr. Harlow. ‘To what extent this abu: is carried I am unable to say, as the commission receives no re- perts fi the departments relative to this matter. The application of the ctvil service rules to the departments has had the effect of greatly reducing the amount ef absence on eccount of alleged sickness. Scme years ago, before the application of the civil service rules, one department pre- Fared some statistics on this subject, and the results were surprising. It was shown that there was an extraordinary amount of sick leave granted each year. Cases were not infrequent where employes were absent continuously for several years with pay on account of sickness. These abuses led to the insertion in the appropriation act of March 3, 1888, of a provision that the total amount of absence with pay on the part of an employe for any calendar year should not exceed three months, which includes one month annual vacation and two months for sick leave in exceptional and meritorious cases. 1 am of the opinion that 75 per cent of the abuse of sick leave privileges has disappeared since the enact- ment of the civil service law, but there is still great room for improvement.” “Have any attempts been made by the cor mission to check this abuse, and, if so, to what extent has it succeeded?” Mr. Harlow was asked. “Yes; the commission has had the ques- ticn under consideration some time. It has had prepared a form of efficiency report, whereby the actual efficiency of an em- ploye is to be determined, not by giving him credit for good office habits in the matter of punctuality, conduct, ind! a which are elements entirely within own control; but to charge him with Celinquencies in these respects, and to con- sider the kind of work, the quality of work and the quantity of work upon which he may be ergaged, well as the number of days he may be on duty each year, in de- termining nis relative regulations have been adopted in two of the depa nd the commission un- derstand amount of sick leave has perceptibly fallen off, as the employes know that absence in excess of the time allowed by law for annual leave reduces their efficiency ratings, putting them out of line for promotion and perhaps in line for reduction or dismissal. The commi ion’s plan of rating effi y is based upor: the theory that when a in excess of the tme allowed by law for annual vacation, the government is de- prived of service to which it is entitled, and, accordingly, no e! iency rating is given.” th: Checking an Abuse. “What would be the estimated saving to the government if proper regulations were in force to check this abuse?” “It is difficult even to approximate the saving that would be effected by reducing the amount of sick leave to a minimum; to grant sick leave only in cascs 1 sickness, as contemplated by the hat regulations would you suggest to check this abuse?” “I believe that regulations similar to the regulations that have been adopted by the Post Office and N departments, with such modifications as experience may sug- will be effective in preventing the c of sick leave privil . In addition to those regulations, which were formu- lated by the commissien, I would further stggest that the commission be given au- thority to call upon the departments annu- ally for information in regard to the ab- sence of employes. Such information, in n nion, together with other details relating to the personnel of the service, eught to be published ennually by the commission in its reports for the Informa- tion of Congress. It is only by having the information ir convenient statistical form that it can be studied with a view of im- proving the service.” Harlow also thought it would be wise av sons who make the efficiency ratings of clerks res ple to the com- mission for the fairne such ratings. Rating the Clerks’ Efficiency. almost impossible," Mr. Harlow “to secure absolutely equitable effi- tency ratings when those who are charged sibility of making such rat- ubject to the displeasure of high- er officials, when perhaps some clerk who has brought sufficient influence to bear deavors to § her rating than is given him. , £ am intormed, are not infrequent, und the chiefs of di- vision, 1 sey, do not like to incur the ill-will of subordinates with influence or jeopardize their positions by antagonizing erior officers in rating the efti- erks If there was a board of rs in each department, under the conirol of the commission, charged ard accuracy of sole with the duty of determining the’ efficiency or emvlo after conference with those rge of the various bureaus and di- ns, and after personal investigation, L believe that the greatest gcod wouid re- suit. “i do not think there is a singie offi of the governme: r t_who does not look upon ficiency ratings and pro- s0ying one, a thankiess speak, and one which could ependent tri- bunal like the civil service commission which would not be affected by the per- sonal equation or the political or other in- fitence, which has aiways entered so largely into the matter of determining the littest persons for promotion. I would Tecommend that steps be taken to give commission authority in the premise: that certifications may be made for pro- n oticns, reductions and dismissals, on the same plan as they are now made for orig- inal appointment to the ser’ ice."” Business Methods Needed. “By applying to the business of the gov- ernment the same rules as far as practi- cable that apply to business houses and corporations throughout the country what should the cost of the executive civil ser- Vice be as compared with its present cost? In other words, what would be saved annu- ally to the people who pay taxes?” _ "The salary allowance for government of- ficials and employes is $10,000,000 annually, Besides, the otticials and employes control the expenditure of several,hendred millions more in conducting the business of the government. The need of having thorough business methods in every department of the government is apparent, when such an enormous expenditure is involved. In the matter of salaries alone I believe that many miilions would be saved if the depart- ments were mangged like any successful business house or corporation, with similar hours for transacting business, with a re- classification of salaries according to duties, with the discontinuance of unneces- sary work and the lopping off of unneces- sary positions. inequitable Classification, “The difficulty with the present salary classification is that the bulk of the em- ployes are paid out of all proportion to the importa:.ce of the work upon which they are engaged, while other employes who are doing the responsible and most difKcult work, requiring the greatest amount of ability, are not paid nearly so much as they would receive for similar work if they were employed by a business house or corpora- tion. “The government cannot expect, to secure the most cempetent persons for the most important work, when it makes barely any distinction between the salaries of these and the salaries of the employes en- Saged upon the merest mechanical work. 1 ‘would suggest an entirely different salary classification from the present one. I would have the entrance salaries for clerks and other employes much lower than at pres- motions Job, so to properly be invested in an ir <j ent, little above the entrance salary paid in a business house or corporation, but i would pay the employes who have the ability and are advanced to the most re- sponsible and difficult positions precisely as they are paid in a business house or corpo- ration, in accordance with the value of thelr services.” * “For the same kind of work does the governmént pay its employes more-or Jess} shall be in PEPE P OIE SIGS FHDIDSE DEO EFL SOL6S4S PP POF 005009 950090900 t Our Great Reduction Sale is now going on. Don’t mis this opportunity of buying your mer- Opportunities like this should not 2 ¢ chandises 4 goby unheeded. ‘2 rt + Toilet Goods > 4 Marked Way Down. $ _ An of our Se. Soapa, 45, u doz; 2 Napier's Tooth Powde * 3 Vidlet Athmonia, ? Powdet Woodbury’s Z Cream, Powder and Dentifrice, 14c. 4 achet Powders, all odors, Se. pack- . Bay Rum, 19¢.; De, Florida Water Sporze ie. Spon; Te. i Jar; worth melling for 38e.; *hamois, 50e., > Chamois, for 20c.; Ponzonina, for the comp! bottle. rs £Ribboms Reduced. + D pieces 4-inch Roman iped Taffeta * Ribbon in all the uew shadings. Regular 3 Price, 38e. yard * Special price, 25c. yard. * > 2 PA > 3 3 4 ba a s > e 500 pleces of No. 1 Satin-back Velvet Rib- bon, in all colors, Regular price, 50c. piece. Special price, 35c. 1 lot of 1 and 14-inch Bla Velvet Ribbon, Regular pr 20e. ’ Special price, 8c. yard. + it LANSBURGH & BRO., _ 420, 422, 424, 426 7th St. Lansburgh & Bro. White Goods, Worth 20c. and 25c., For 10c. yar Five thousand yards of White Goods, con- sisting of Striped Dimities and lace effects; beantiful goods. Worth 20c. end 25e. yard. During this sale only roc. per yard. White Goods Department, Ist floor, upper door. Reduced Prices In Trimmings. Velvet Applique, in brown, tan, gray, red, black, embroid- ered in Persian colors. Worth 3oc. yard. Now 5c. ° 500 Cut Jet Boleros, worth from $3.00 to - $4.00. Only 73c. pair. = Handkerchiefs ; : Reduced. 3 We have a quantity of Ladies’ Swiss Embroidered Handkerchiefs which —_be- came soiled or mussed. Worth from 15c. 25e. H For 10c. ~ VO PEGOCOOCOOOOD oo Seoooe bee ‘ 5 LUPOPELECHEDS Soup a H OO B09 -O1G1 OO Bebed Er O-DeD-0. “The Finest Yet.” ‘Blue Label have the delicate flavor that experienced chefs alone know how to impart. Our kitchens are models of cleanliness. The materials used are always the best. The qual- ity is unvarying. Packed by us in hermeti- cally-sealed, tasteless cans. Nineteen varieties, Your grocer can supply you. 9 Made by CURTICE BROTHERS CO., Rocnester, N. ¥. BBO O SOG SO ee =e. = than prt poration: “On an average those engaged upon rou- tine clerical und other work receive from 5 salary than employes of private establishments! performing sim- work. In soms*tase# the difference in ies is even gréater.“'I ‘@o not think there should be‘ so’efeat “A “difference in salaries, and I any confident that this dif- ference is principally eying to the uncer- tain tenure of office of government em- ployes.”” Opposed to. Discrimination. H-rlow thought there should be no distinction between employes in the gov- ernment print office and government clerks in the matter of hours of labor,-ex- cept upon a showing that hours of labor for certain classes of work could not be In- ed without impairing the quality of their work. As a rule, he thought the or in the departments should prtér hours than laborers in The work of the former, he ‘equires no more, if as much, mental as Is demanded of many mechanics skilled laborers. it not a discrimination against the laboring man to appoint to positions which he can properly fill, such as _watch- men, messengers and laborers in the gov- ernment service, persons who regard them- selves as above such positions, who are pres ified hy education and pre- vious for higher positions, and their work that Mr. training who therefore do not give th 0 attention which a conscientious discharge -rsons They eal laboring man, who, from his previous training and | experience.’ would perforra cheerfully and willingly the duties of such itions, actually. feels that he ts dis- criminated against because of his lack of education and refinement, when other per- scns are appointed who regard themselves ought to be appointed to a position if he cannot do all of the quired of him cheerfully and to the. satisfaction of his superior officers, A number of instances cculd be cited in the service here and else- where of persons occupying minor positions the duties of which they regard as di as above the duties required. Nom: tasteful. When they are called upon to do the work of messengers or laborers it comes in the form of a request, in a half apologetic tone, from their superior offi- cers, who get out of patience with the em- ployment of this class of persons in such capacities; but, unfortunately, they are kept in their positions through sympathy, to the exclusion of more satisfactory per- sons for the work. I have in mind a case where one of the officials in a department had a messenger assigned to him whom h> was astonished to,meet frequently in so- cial circles. The officer complained that he did not want a messenger that would cause mutual embarrassment whenever he called upon him to perform such work as to empty the waste basket, to lower the win- dcws or to supply fresh ink. Yet there are many such cases in ‘he, service today.”” Examiner Server Resumes, Mr. Serven continugf “hig, testimony given last Thursday. He said; in reply to in- quiries that the comfnissibn had examinea to date 300,230 peojie for government plages, and 52,557 of; hef were appointed to places. This did 2got {nclude reinstate- ments. The entire expense of these exami- nations was $2.74 eadh, anti the cost of ex- amining and certifyifiz’ those appointed to office amounted to ‘$i1.73 each, and in- cluding all expenses ‘of’thé commission the latter amount is increased to $15.57. Mr. Pritchard wanted ao know if these estimated expenses jmelyged cost of cor- respondence regarding appointments on the part of the depatthhel ts. The witness replied that they didt notl Senator Pritchard,}:Gorgmissioner Proc- tor and Mr. Baker,agked Mr. Serven a number of questions regarding methods of preparing eligible ist, “ete. The committee adjourned to meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow. ppointment of such the pubiic is injurious to ’ perform unsatisfactory work, 2 Change in Title Suggested. The District Commissioners” have. writ- ten the chairmen of the two District com- mittees in Congress, suggesting that the title of Senate bill 1488 and House bill 2524, which read, “For the preservation of game and for the prevention of its sale during certain closed seasons,” be changed’ ‘to read, “For the protection of birds, preser- vation of game and for the prevention of its sale during certain closed District of Columbia.” , amendment, the Commission: to define the jurisdiction in which the iaw ention of the American As- sociation Now in Progress. The fifth annnal conyention of the Amer- ican Association of Masters and Pilots of fs In session at Elks’ Hall ions of interest to the organization and determining in which di- rections the relations between it and ves- sel owners and the government may be simplified and bettered. The association is one of the largest in the world, its mem- bership embracing captains and pilots of all sorts of boats propelled by steam, from the tiny steam launch to the ocean-going viathan. The organization has accom- plished a great deal in securing a uni- form code of signals governing water nav ion. There is also a beneticial which the membe by cents cach upon the de pumber, the gross s given us secured being relative of the de- to the ne officers of the Keuran, fation are W. 8. New York, grand captain; William 8. Durkee, Boston, grand first pilot; Luther B. Dow, Breoklyn, grand ser, and Benjamin I. Perk: Camden, nd captain's clerk. of convention, will continue the rest of the i the election of officers which week, are will take —_ Well Invested. Twenty-five cents inv ed in a copy of The Evening Star Almanae brings you a year of handy help and a permanent refer- ence book of 450 pages, well indexed. sale at this office and all newsde —— His Leg Crushed. About 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon the police ambulance was called to the gas house rear 12th and N streets southeast, where there had been an accident. One of the workmen had his leg crushed and he was removed to Providence Hospital. r-Web, When a fiy “acci- dentally gets caught in aspider’s web, the spi- der goes calmly about the work of securing his prey. He doesn’t hurry patticularly. He takes his time and binds first the fly’s feet, and then his wings and his entire bo ly. That is the way with the dread enemy of mankind—consumption. “It has a web—the web of trivial disorders neglected. When a man heedlessly stumbles into that web, con- sumption first attacks his stomach, then hi escape. That is a mistake. Thousands have testified to their recovery from this disease by the use of the right remedy. Many oe sets st together with th names, resses and photographs, appear in Dr. Pierce’s Common Sense Tredicat Ad. Viser, The remedy that saved them was “Your ‘ Favorite peeve he! cured er Be Loousis Of Walt Oo Con Minn. “She could mot feed he Woodward *«4 Lothrop, 1oth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. Until further notice, store will close at 5:30 - Our January Sales Have always attracted widespread attention, and are looked forward to with general interest because of the certainty of all who know us that what we offer in the different lines will be the very best that can be procured, and at the least prices that our money and knowle« markets can secure. aif the We reached out farther and went deeper into the manufacturing world for whatever was good for your use, and we are better satisfied with the re prices is always welcomed. sult than ever before. Intelligent comparison of goods and In Our Muslin-Underwear Sale There are no skimpy garments; no ill and finish—all are the best. And the prices are no’ eably low. fully complete lines of women’s, misses’ and children’s underga everything desirable in Infants’ Frocks, Petticoats and complete I or Outfits. Particular attention is called to our personal sel tions and direct -shaped yoke bands; no thrown-t gether things. From the muslin and the embroidery to the sizes, s - Apes We have no room for any other sort here This sale includes, besides Ce importations in Hand-Made French Lingerie. A magnificent assortment of foreign novelties is here for those who delight in fine, artistic goods. We invite a careful examination, espe by those who anticipate purchasing. Bridal Trousseaux. We are showing some extreme Paris novelties in these, and can furnish any number of matched pieces desired. very extensive and complete assortment of Petticoa’ Negligees, Breakfast Sacques, Tea Gowns, Lounging Gowns, We are also showing a Drawers, Chemise: egligee Sacques, Robes de Nuit, Robes de Chambre, etc. - Tomorrow, Wednesday, the following special values in Hand-made French Gowns and Chemises: French Percale Gowns, double yoke In back, tucks down front, hand-em- broidered ruffle on reck, front and sleeves, $1.50 Each. French Percale Chemise, with hand embroidery on neck and two rows of catstitching below; made by $1.00 Each. Also This Special Value in Silk Petticoats: Women’s Changeable Taffeta § k Petticoats, umbrella shape, deep corded flounce, with heading. A variety of the latest effects. $6.50 Each. The U Second floor sual Price is $8.50. Evening Millinery. The stock is always bright with new goods. Just now some rarely beautiful ideas in Trimmed Bonnets and Toques, for theater and general evening wear. Exquisite Ostrich Feather Pom- pons and Plumes in the wanted col- ors and new effects, for the hair and gown. A very large assortment of Vio- lets, in all the desirable shades for the corsage and for hat trimmings. Second tloor. Fashionable Furs at Reduced Prices. In order to close out our remain- ing stock of High-class Furs we have made very decided price reduc- tions. They are all goods of the finest grades (only one or two pieces of a kind); this season’s best styles; elegantly made and lined with the richest silks and satins. These facts, considered with the extreme fash- ionableness of Furs this season, and the months of cold weather yet to come, will help you the better to ap- preciate the importance of this sale. We mention»a few of the many specials as follows: Fine Marten and Mink Neck Boas, with cluster of tails. $4.50. Reduced from $6.75. Flegunt Stone Marten Neck Scarfs, finest grades only. $15.00 and $18.00. Reduced from $18.50, $20.00 and $22.50. Fine Gray Krimmer Collurettes, extra choice goods. $11.50 and $15.00. $18.50, $20.00 and $24.00. Fine ‘ric Seal Combinetion Collarettes, some plain and others tail trimued. $10. Reduced from $15.00 & $17.50. eral fine select Collarettes of Mink, Marten, n Lamb, Beaver and Alaska Seal at greatly Reduced from Ss Pers reduced prices. Furs Remodeled. We are prepared to take orders for remodeling Capes or making them into stylish Collarettes, at reasonable prices. Third floor. Oriental Rooms and Cozy Corners. There is a charm about orientalism in housefurnishings which appeals to people of refined taste everywhere. We are showing choice hangings, draperies, pillows and other articles for dens, cozy corners, libraries, etc. —and the cost is not high. Special attention is asked to the following: Oriental Tapestry Portier: $6.00 a pair. 50-inch Extra Heavy Furniture Covering, 4 col- ors. 5 colorings. $1.00 a yard. z 50-inch fine Frenth Tapestry Furniture Covering. $1.50 a yard. 50-inch fine Silk Lambelle Furniture Covering, 6 colors. $2.00 a yard. amd Figured Wide-wale Corduroy, Plain best ality. = 75c. a yard. itasote. in a full line of colors, more arable than lestuer apd guaranteed not to crack. $1.00 a yard. 50-inch ,Turkish Tapestries, in stripes and fig- ures, for Pillows, Cozy Corners, ete. 60c. to $6.00 a yard. Special. 1,000 yards 36-inch Figured Denim, the best grade durable than 18c. Formerly 35c. 100 Adjustable Nickel Towel Rods, just the thing for the bath room—will not rust. 75c. each. Second floor. New Patriotic Famous Ware is now produced with cameos {of Washington, Franklin, LaFayette, etc., in new and artistic effects. the latest ef- Men’s Stylish Spring Overcoats. This is a Coat that is needed more and used ofténer in Washington climate than any other overgarment for men. We are making to measure an es- pecially good Overcoat, in light and dark colors, and making it in the lat- est style, with broad lapped seams deep collar and substantial lining for $16.50. A good, plain Black Cheviot Overcoat to order for $13.00. They must fit, » : yon to take them. We care md taller ing, and we are selling # great many cause they are perceptibly different from First floor, Special Values in Umbrellas. Attention is called to a new line of Umbrellas for men and women, made of Union Taffeta Silk of good and serviceable quality. The follow- ing handles mounted on this cloth make light, tight-rolling umbrellas. Congo Loops and Twists, for women. 26-inch--$1.35 each. With mourning handles, $1.50 each, Congo Crooks, in sty ‘ods bes # for men. 26-inch—$1.35 each. 28-inch—$i.50 each. Assorted Congo. Bamboo and Madagescar handles, with st silver cap and s 26 and 28-inch—$2.00 each. First floor. Book Binding. We are now prepared to success- fully rebind books which have be- come loose in the binding at very moderate prices. We will also bind volumes of Munsey, Scribner, Cen- tury, Harper and other magazimes, in any style desired and at a moder- ate price. Paper Books, Novels, Fiction, Bound in cloth, for 25¢. 3ound in $ leather—35 Magazines, lke Munsey’s, Harper's, Bound in cloth, 50c. per vol. Bound in } leather, 65c. and 75c. Larger books somewhat more— the price ranging according to the book itself. Rebinding and repairing done. We also make a specialty of finer bindings at goc., $1.00 and $1.25. Basement. Steamer Trunks. Steamer Trunks are here in every good and desirable style, and atten- tion is called to a line of Steamer Trunks which was manufactured ex- clusively for us and to suit the wants of our trade. These Trunks are very light in weight, m: the best materials, stayed and strengthe an unusual degree, and are guaranteed to foreign as well as home travel— 28-inch—$4.00 30-inch—$4.50 32-inch—$5.00 34-inch—$5.50 36-inch—$6.00 38-inch—$6.50 40-inch—$7.00 each. A nice assortment of Steamer Rugs, in rich plaids and plain effects, single and double faced. $4.00 to $12.00. Fourth floor. Heins Fruit Press. Every housekeeper knows that the Heins Fruit Press is the best for pressing potatoes, etc. The price has been 35. We bought a large quantity ete. to 50c. Seribuer's, Ceutury, each, each. each, each, each, each. | and offer them at the popular price of 25c. each. Also another lot of those Taper Holders and Gas. Keys combined, complete with a box of 30 wax tapers, at only . 24c. for the set. The Holders withost Tapers cach. Fifth oor, ogee