Evening Star Newspaper, January 24, 1898, Page 4

4 THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1898-14 PAGES. | . THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON MONDAY... January 24, 1898. CROSBY S. NOYES -Editor. much more than the combined cir- m of the other Washingto: dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has eomvpetitor. In order to jd delays, on ne- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the office, but nimply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or B: according to tenor or purpose. —— The Maine Goes to Havana. The United States battle ship Maine has been ordered to sail at once to Havana. ‘This action was taken today after a pro- longed conference between the President, the Secretary of the Navy, the acting Sec- retary of State, the Attorney General and the General commanding the army. It is a right action and will be applauded and sustained by the people @f the United States. Whatever may be the reason assigned by the administration for the sending of the Maine it is plain that her presence in Hav- ana harbor has been urgently needed for some days for the protection of American interests. The Star a week ago today re- ceived a dispatch from its special corre- spondent at Havana indicating the gravity of the situation there and declaring that the lives of the Americans resident in that city might at any moment be endangered by the explosion of the pent-up feelings against them on the part of the ultra- Spanish residents and army officers. Mr. Pepper then said that whatever might be the motive for sending a war ship, such an act must be accepted at home as equiva- lent to intervention in the war, for it would be viewed as such by the people at Havana. This action of today must, however, be judged solely with reference to ‘he grave necessity for protecting the lives and prop- erty of the American citizens. It must not be construed here as necessarily bearing pon the relations of the Spaniards and the insurgeats or upon the prospects of the autonomy project. It is necessitated, to be sure, by the state of war that exists in tne island, a state that has not been acknowl- edged by Spain or by this government. If incidentally the sending of the Maine saall be taken by the Spanish to mean a recog- nition of the belligerency of the insurgents that interpretation must be accepted as a confession on the part of Spain that the insurgents are entitled to such recognition. There may be risks in sending the Maine to Havana. That act may arouse the re- sentment of Syain to the point of a breach of the peace now prevailing between these two countries. The time has come when such a risk must be met, unless the graver risk is to be incurred of permitting the American interests in the island to suffer from the mob that may form without warning in the Cuban capital. Spain is responsible for the danger that is involved In the preserce of an American warship in Havana harbor. In the ultimate recording of the responsibility for today's work that fact must be taken strictly into account. The Navy Department declares solemnly that the Maine is sent to Havana in re- sumption of the course of ordinary naval operations that were interrupted by the outbreak of hostilities in the island. A state of war, which has never been recog- nized to exist, has now ceased, and we send a warship in recognition of peace in- stead of belligerency. The department's announcement is evidently intended for Spanish rather than for American con- sumption. This govertment has acted toward Spain with excessive patience and toleration. The condition of things in Cuba has for months been such as to werrant the taking of ex- treme measures by this country, as an act of humanity. If now, after three years of fruitless warring, Spain has only succeeded in giving rise to such explosive and dan- gerous conditions as to threaten the lives of the Americans resideut in Cuba, it is by no means to be considered as an affront to the government at Madrid when a ship of War is sent to give those lives the protec- Uon of the American flag. if war results from the presence of the Maine in Havana harbor on this errand, the responsibility for that war will rest With Spain. —— The “Pass On” Policy. Last week a young man of this city be- came suddenly demented, it is thought, and after wandering about the streets for some me during ihe night walked upon a rail- road track and was struck and killed by a ‘rain. In the course of his wanderings he accosted a number of people who were impressed by the fact that he was aot in full possession of his faculties. There seems to have been no suspicion that the man Was intoxicated. One of these who thus noticed him was an officer of the police force, who found him on his doorstep, sut- fering from a bleeding cut in the head. He satisfied himself that the man was not @runk and then advised aim to go home, whereat the unforiunate young man went away. It is sertously to be questioned whether the fatality would have occurred bad some one of the people who noticed the man’s condition, and especially the police- man, taken the trouble to secure his deten- tion in safety, instead of passing him on. in all likelihood the man’s life might have been saved by his intervention. The police authorities shculd take warning from this instance and suggest to all their subor- dinates that whenever they encounter any person in the streets who is apparently in reed of help, the latter must be taken directly to the nearest station house or hospit ————~+e—___ it China's advice were asked concerning military and naval appropriations it woud doubtless issue a solemn warning against country’s relying exclusively on its “greatness. —_—__ ++ Mr. Bryan is said to be growing a beard. Can he be jealous because of the rapid as- cent to fame of Mr. J. Hamilton Lewis? of Colonel Ruiz. Formal request has been made by the House for such information as the State Deparimeat may pussess respecting th> execution of Colonel Ruiz of the Spanish army in Cuba by the insurgent commander whom he was trying to win away from the insurgent caus>. It is to be hoped that if the Stat: Depurtment possesses aay important information bearing upon the subject it will comply with the request. The Spenish statement of the matter is this: Colonel Ruiz was carrying a flag of truce; his object was to help secure peace; he was a personal friend of the insurgent chief with whom he had come to treat. Therefore his execution was a flagrant sin against friendship, humanity and the rules of war. Let us 2xamine this statement. How is it possible for a flag of truce to cover a GisPonorable proposition? Colonel Ruiz and the insurgent chief were not confronting each other with their respective commands in battle array. Ther had been no fight- ing between them. ‘The proposition was not one to put a stop to further bloodshed immediately tmpendirg. Colonel Ruiz had | ridden from a distance, with only a perso- nal escort, and with a preposition which the command: chief of all the insur- gent forces had proscribed by formal order. Any Spanish officer coming into insurgent lines making overtcres for autonomy was to be hanged. A specific-warning had been humanely given. Colonel Ruiz was violat- ing an order, and as a soldi2r should have known that he was going to his death. But, conceding the point of the flag of truce—which, however, has not been estab- lished—by what right did the Spaniards on this occasion rais> the white flag? They had hitherto been operating exclusively under the black flag. They had refused to acknowledge the existence of war in Cuba. They had stigmatized th2 insurgents as bandits and “had been treating them as such. They had offended against all of the humanities, even to the extent of raiding hospitals and starving to death women and children $y thousands. Why suddenly raise the white flag and demand scrupuious re- spect for it, when, according to Spain's own contention, no man in arms in the island against Spanish authority was en- titled to the treatment of a soldier-or even of a human being? Cclonel Ruiz is described as the personal friend of the insurgent chief whom he had come to corrupt> Imagine friendship like that! Suppose Colonel Ruiz had succeeded. Suppose his “friend” had succumbed to his wiles and gon> over to the Spanish side, taking his command with him, Suppose no other’ means had been employed to bring about the change but affectionate expostu- lations—a sort of argument. What opinion would Colonel Ruiz subsequently have held of his friznd? But suppose money and promise of high office had been used to effect. the change. What opinion then would Colonel Ruiz have held of his friend? Would he have given him his hand in pub- lic after that? Would he hav> aided to put him in responsibie command anywhere on the Spanish side? Colonel Ruiz is dead, and everybody re- grets it. He may have possessed fine p2r- sonal and soldierly qualities. But that, in his last mission, his zeal carried him be- yond all sense or right, and that his execu- tion was justified in the circumstances, se2m thoroughly well established from all that is now known about the unfortunate affair. < ——__+--—_____ Investigute the Gas Supply. There is ample ground for the begin- ring of an investigation into the price and quality of the gas furnished the Wash- ington consumers, as is now proposed by the House District committee. Ever since the passage of the bill reducing the rate at which gas might be sold to the people there have been complaints as to the qual- ity of the illuminant and it has been com- mon experience for families enjoying no greater illumination than before to find the monthly bills running as high as ever. The Star took cognizance of these com- plaints some time ago and investigated them as far as lay in its power. The com- pany officials denied the statements as to the price and pointed to the meters as the only test of the quantity of gas used and to the statute as fixing the rate. The ac- cusations of bad quality were evaded. It was answered by the company that the gas was rich in carbon, and was therefore of a high illuminating power, but that the standard established by the law of 1896 was unnecessarily severe, requiring the use of so much enriching material that the gas when burned in the ordinary tip would necessarily produce soiling smoke and soot. The mere fact that the people have con- tinued to protest in numbers against the bills rendered and the damage done to their eyes and house furnishings by the gas is sufficient reason for such an inquiry as is now proposed. In no other way than by a formal investigation by a committee with power to require atendance and to Secure answers can the approximate truth be disclosed. Verified records of the com- pany’s receiptg from individual consumers ought to be produced before such a com- mittee. They shod cover a period both before and after the enactment of the ex- isting law, in order that the committee may observe the effect of the rate re- duction on the bills. As to the quality the committee can readily summon experts who, free from prejudices, can be reliee upon to testify accurately as to the nee! of choking burn- ers with refuse and soiling furniture and wall paper with smoke, under the pretense of complying with the requirements of the law in regard to illuminating power. Those requirements- were adopted after careful consideration, and the protests of the company at the time are not to be considered unless they are now shown by independent evidence to be well founded. ——__-+ ++ ——___. Gasoline Explosions, Recent explosions of gasoline in this city suggest that there Is a dangerous degree of carelessness among the users of this liquid. There are not so many such acci- dents nowadays as formerly, probably owing to an increase of caution among the pecple and also to the substitution of new and improved m-thods of burning it as a tuel. But there seems to be grave canger still in the use of the material. One com- men source of danger is the habit of serv- ants and others of filling the supply tanks of gasoline stoves while the burners are alight. This is reckless and often leads to disastrous explosions. Sometimes trouble arises from the use of the fluid for cleaning purposes in a closed room. The accidental lighting of a match or the use of too much friction in rubbi1g may cause an ignition of the gases from the volatile liquid. In almast every case there is some degree of carelessness, too much reliance upon ‘good luck.” These accidents are avoidable in every case. The users of gasoline and other similar fluids of a highly volatile and inflammable nature should approach them with every known caution and with the understanding that the least neglect of a single item of care may cost lives and property. ———_++2—____ It is nonsense to accuse the newspapers ass of promoting crime by sugges- tion. Good people require good newspa- pers, and are therefore in no danger of contamination. No one denies that a well- edited journal, whose news columns and advertising columns are kept free from in- jurious matter, is an intellectual delight and a morai benefit. And even the pruri- ent element, to whom some journals feel obliged to pander, derives more benefit from the legitimate information which it incidentally picks up, than harm from the sensationalism which destroys those who do not outgrow it. ——>++-_—_ Some of the people with whom Mayor Harrison ts disposed to interfere will point with envious indignation to the manner in which Mr. Leiter is permitted to stand pat on his wheat deal. ———_++=s—__—_ President Dole will find that this republic is far from reserving its courtesy and hos- pitality for representatives of obsolete monarchies. Cuban Reciprocity Commissioners. ‘The propcsition now emanating from Hawise tat delegation be sent to this city on behalf of the new autonomistic “government” of Cuba to negotiate for re- ciprocitty arrangements with this country is evidently intended to impress Congress with the notion that the ‘wreform” is, well urder way. A delegation of this sort would have no international standing. They would come as did the commiss’eners who recent- ly sited Washington from Canada for somewhat similar purposes. The latter were unGer the direct guidance and chap- eronage, £0 to speak, of the British am- bassador at this capital. They were, fer the time, merely his assistants in a nego- tiation affecting their particular branch of the British empire. Just so the Cuban commissioners, if appointed and dispatched | | to Washirgton and accorded an audiance, | would necessarily treat with this govern- ment solely through the Spanish minister. They would merely represent him, and would be permitted to approach the Amer- ica. sources of authority only as his aids in the negot'ation cf matters affecting a col- ony concerning which they might be sup- posed to be more particularly posted than the minister. But it would be well understood and ac- cepted that in all that.such a commission might do it would act solely at the behest of the Spanish government. The pretense of independent negotiation could not stand for a moment. Such an action could not by any stretch of reasoning be attributed to the beneficent influence of the new order of things in Cuba. It would have to stand unmistakably as an act of policy, a stage play, in keeping with many another stage play that has been tried upon the Amer- ican-aud‘ence by the Spanish minister here and his assistants in Havana and Madrid and Washington. The proposition is absurd when one stops to cansider the state of things that such commissioners would leave behind: them. They are coming, it is said, to negotiate for reciprocity. Reciprocity means the ex- cBange of export commodities upon a bas's different from that applying to the com- modities of other and less favored coun- tries. It assumes that the country seeking the privilege has something to export, some- tLing of value to offer in exchange. Cuba, exhausted by civil war which sull rages, cannot make such a bargain today, with her fields devastated, her sugar mills silent, her people starving, her villages transform. ed into starvation pens. The mere sug- gestion of a commercial regiprocity under such circumstances would Be laughable were it not ghastly. ——++o—___ The usual conviction that every appropri- ation which does not directly promote per- sonal popularity at home is iniquitous 1s already beginning to form in the minds of congressmen. Obliging as is his disposition, General Lee will doubtless refuce to indorse Spanish journalism to the extent of permitting him- self to be killed by mere word of mouth. —\_- 2 ___ Spain's press association is at times slightly weak in its verification depart- meni. SHOOTING STARS. Difference. Though showing how things ought to be Takes some men scarce a day, It takes the human race an age To make ’em go that way. “Experience is er mighty good teacher,” said Uncle Eben. “But sometimes er man makes de mistake o’ tryin’ ter learn mo’ lessons dan he'll evvuh hab a chance to recite.” Unjust. “I am very much afraid,” said the off- hand commentator, “that the gentleman who was in here does not make the most of his abilities. Unquestionably he has talent, but he lacks application.” “You wrong him,” said Senator Grghum; “you wrong him deeply. I don’t think he ever hears of a vacancy in office without filing an application immediately.” Explained. “Do you mean to call that a victory?” asked the war correspondent. “Certainly,” replied the Spanish official. “But your men went flying in terror be- fore the insurgents. They considered themselves lucky to get back at all. You don’t call that a victory, do you?” Certainly. They got back, didn’t they?” Yes.” “Well, I want you to understand that we claim jurisdiction over this island. We're making the rules, and every time any of us get back in safety it scores one victory.” Self-Appreciation. “Of course,” said the coal dealer, sooth- ingly, “‘we don’t expect to satisfy every- body. You don’t expect perfection in this world, do you “No. I don’t expect perfection. But 1 do expect a full ton of coal when I pay for ites “That's human nature for you. You in- sist on referring to one slight shortcoming and fail to give us credit fer our scrupulous honesty in other respects. While there may have been a few pounds short on the ton, you cannot deny, sir, that every pound we Celivered was full weight. And you must admit that in this age of deception that is doing very well.” Useless Longings. “Where are the song-birds who once made Sweet melody in sun and shade; Who welcomed morning's golden light And soothed the sullen moods of night? “Where are the blooms, profusely fair, Whose lavish fragrance filled the air; Whose smiles for all who wandered by Must claim their smiling In reply? Then spoke the man of worldly mood. “Why prate?’ said he, in accents rude. “Why don’t you seek, your woe to stop, A bird-store or a fiorist’s shop?” ——_++e_____ Brave Men and Small, Nimble Ships, From the St. Paul Pioneer Press. In actual combat, before effective gun- nery the penetrable portions of the great battleships would become mere shambles. And the bigger the target the easier it is hit. Most of the battleships now being put afloat by England, Japan and other nations have a high freeboard, present- ing such a surface as affords a most tempt- ing mark for scientific gunnery. To the non-professional mind, at least, it seems that over there the monitor plan of ves- sels--as small as’ possible, while affording. the buoyancy necessary for the support of a heavy’ gun or two, with a low free- beard, thus presenting a comparatively difficult mark for an enemy's shots—must maintain {ts superiority. The torpedo boat, too, with a daring crew, may prove more than a match for her majesty’s greatest modern achievement, the Powerful. And it may well be questioned whether the expen- diture of a few hundred thousand dollars in training picked men to deeds of mari- time prowess, in small vessels, surface and submarine, may not “pay,” in the event of war, ketter than the outlay of millions on big battleships. One Commander Wor- den or Lieutenant Cushing may prove worth more to us in time of peril than half a dozen Powerfuls—and among a corps of specially trained American sailor ex- perts we should be sure to develop not a few Cushings and Wordens. Brave hearts, quick minds and ready hands, skilled in the use of the small but deadly appliances which modern science places at our dis- pcgal—the encouragement -and multiplica- tion of these may prove of vastly greater advantage than the-multiplicatioa of costly battleships. ——_r+oe—____ The Onus of the Dreyfus Case. From the New York Times. Whensa government undertakes to con- ceal what has been done by a tribunal it creates a powerful presumption that what the tribunal has done will not bear the light. When men come to believe that jus- tice is denied or that justice’ is bought and sold the ent under which they live they are “against the government.” It is this belief which makes anarchists in Paris, as it would reaps the whirlwind, - ——>r2+e_——___. A First-Class Newspaper. . From the Atlanta Constitution, vor: “Get a first-class. newspaper tary, over the way, | of wank chat bing of | | | Arlington Drug SRS ENS “The 'Shedd” Incandescent = ad Btirner, only 75c. SS Gas Stoves Ses 150 —large enough to heat a bath room ‘perfectly—larger sizes a little highér—all best makes. Oil Stoves as low as $4. FENDERS Woodward **. Lothrop, = roth, rith and F Sts. N. W. Until further notice, store will close at The Story and the Store Always correspond here. Our advertisements tell in the simplest possible way what is going on in the store. If you find anything different from the advertisement or meet with any but the best of service tell us; we want to correct it. Each successive day we try to make it easier, more pleas- ant and more profitable for our custo ners to trade with us. GAS LOBS, ANDIRONS. AND ASBESTOS GRATES. 7 We mske a specialty of REPLATING Honsebold Goods, in Gold, Silver and Nick- x i January’s the Clearing Time For. mills, manufacturers, importers. etc. Frequently we purchase the stocks in their entirety, in a way which enables us to sell for less than the merchandise can be manufactured. Then, too, we are daily marking down winter goods from our own stocks, which at the former prices were unusual values, but which now are exceptional bargains. The goods from these sources are now on our counters, and you'll find fresh features of interest each time you visit the store. z LOWEST PRICES always. zB B=) i '$ SHEDD 23 Bro., | Plumbing,Stoves,Gas Fixtures,&c® 423 9th St. Rainy Weather ~ tu these cays of moder if by. just as gon Photes on dark days as we can when’ the £5 ¢ photos on . Pattie cheee ter geen? crorkts above criti: Men’s Clothing Snecial Sale of iif Sai eden ce | To Order. Svaaic tidacasd Ga: eee all “or write for engagements. nv : : fe W. H. Stalee, 1107 F St., a grade goods at moderate} Iron Beds are rapidly replacing ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHER. ja24-16d zi wooden beds. They are better from a hygienic standpoint: easier to keep clean—better in every way. We are just now showing a stock which comprises ‘the best Baked White Enamels, and offer the following specials: j One lot of heavy White Iron Beds, with brass trimmings, finished with the best baked enamel-- a bed that will give excellent service. Sizes 3 feet, 344x6% feet. 4x6% feet and 4%gx6l fect. Special price, $3.50 each. Also a lot of Beds and Outfittings At Special Prices. Trousers, $4.00 and up. Suits, $14.00 and up. Overcoats, $13.00 and up. An especially well made Spring Overcoat, with lapped seams and ex- cellent linings, $16.50. Just arrived—a new Full Dress Worsted—the correct cloth for full dress suits, which we will make to order, with satin lining, for $33.00. ‘You must' be perfectly satisfied or we don’t want you to take them. aa live Oil, Full qt. bottles, 90c. We import it direct from Lucca, Italy, and bottle it here, so as to be certain to get the genuine article. Pint bettles, 50c.; quarts, goc. | W. S. THOMPSON, ; Pharmacist, 703 15th st. es _same-2sa iri OTT RTT GWOTTT Mimi mT T*£ Fe | First floor. h Heavy White Enameled Iron Bedsteads, with ¢ /OUC) brass trimmings, sizes Bx6% feet, 31x64 feet, Luxury. 2% feet and 4%x6u feet, including Woven Z: = Wire Spring and All-hair Mattress, 9 ° What an improvement the modern $9.75 for complete outfit. to every Ton of Coal couch is over the old, stiff lounge, | Tnira ttoor. ore t from any of our coal yards. we | that could only be utilized from one a cise jscourt” Tallest inves ate mee” ps | side. The demand for this useful Elegant Costumes - Jo Hhacousisrost "1206 F St piece of furniture is very great, and| For Spring. o °9 . we are at all times prepared to meet it with the proper styles. Three excellent values go on sale tomorrow at less than usual prices as follows: Box Couches, with patent self-opening tops, good spiral springs, soft spring edge, deep box for _ Tomorrow, first showing of La- dies’ Costumes in fashionable spring materials, suitable for Promenade, Driving, Church, Cailing 13th and Wate: Ft 8d and K sts., 1515 Tth st ith anc D ts, DRAWING INSTRUMENTS. er Architects, Draughtsmen, packing, tufted upholstering, 19 inches high, 6 feet i pee Sincere will find this e- 2 | 10S 28 inches wide. and Shop ping Purpo SES. “Off,; moval Sale # life-time op- | | Cretonne covering.$7.00. Value $8.50 Strictly high-class __ tailor-made c tunity to replenial eae S : me thelr stock of Drawing instruments. 20 per =| Denim covering, $8.50. Value $12.50. | goods, comprising the new cloths, it offal ca of Drawt Inst ts. = oe ec 7. re > 5 We. mop soytiy in our new ‘building, 6 ¢| Corduroy covering,$12.75. Value $16] shapes and styles, entire costume en aries nie ae H Sas So lined throughout with rich silks; per- # : . . : Schmidt, 504 9th, :| Furs at fect fitting garments. Reduced Prices. Our entire remaining stock of small and large Furs is now being sold at reduced prices. Not an old $35, $38, $42 and $50. These costumes are for present wear and are very smart. Third floor. fe, Dranwhtsman's Stationer. # RRRBSE TANS * RECEPTION oman : piece in the entire collection. All se E DAINTIES this season’s production. Especially Upholstery attractive things are: Department. Genuine Brown Marten and Mink Neck Séarfs, with cluster of tails. Reduced from $6.50 to $4.50. Fine Plain Electric Seal Collarcttes, lined with satin. Reduced from $7.50 to $5.00. Fine Fur Neck Boas, trimmed with chiffon and ribbon. Reduced from $5.00 to $2.50. Genuine Astrakban Muffs, satin lined. at Staffed" Prahes gared Datos The demand for things novel and odd and unique in Draperies, Hang- ings, Furnishings, etc., amounts to a fad, and you've liberal suggestions for its gratification hére. Nooks and corners filled with fabrics and made- up things for cozy corners and dens, and pillows and rare bits of stuffs for Cordials. ed Ginger. Russian Jel araschino Cherries. | Home-made Finest Olives. Hugler’s VW & BRYAN q Salted Nuts. Club House ‘Cheese. : = kes. ON NUERNNCNINIS NEN MaiNlard’s Chocolate. : #1413 New York Avenue. Maggi Bouillon. Ja24-m,w&f-28 ReDNe Rese Fancy Groceries, Wines, ete. 3 sales eens se SONOS ENe Ie ye Reduced from $4.00 to $2.38. covering your own cushions and pil- = — 1 lot of fine Dark Squirrel Tails. lows, or to introduce a dash of color, | | ER + Reduced to 15c. each. or soften the fone of some apartment. Third floor. 8-4 Tapestry Table Covers, cholce line of col- CREAM—in Prices take a tumble. _| Special Values Se eae Sey ¢ CREAMERY™ Battes_the finest that ies in Umbrellas. Rufiled White mace Cortaias, fgarea nea plsia : > produce from PURE fects, : Attentidn 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 styles for men. 26-inch—$1.35 each. 28-inch—$1.50 each. Assorted Congo, Bamboo and Ma handles, with sterling silver cap and swed; 26 and 28-inch—$2.00 each. 1 First floor. i $1.40 you the trouble of coming to market by supplying you cer- { tala days each Jweek—write or telephoue D. Wm. OYSTER, 340 CENTER MARKET—75 WESTERN MARKET. Ja24-m,w.f-20 $1.75 a pair. Ruffled Muslin Curtains, fine quality. $2.00 a pair. inch Oriental Tapestry Porticres, fin lity, ged top aud bottom. — $6.00 a pair. iach Plain Chenille Curtains, variety of col- ‘inged iop and bottom, $3.50 a pair. AO KS) 100 India Stools or Divans, pecial. Bayt ti oa awne in cherry. white enamel, antique > c WO sorts of sales in progress! New low prices, which are pages rota Feeney ~d “fads'" and late Novelty Furs daily This stool coming in are at fair prices, and the other portion of the stock Is at greatly reduced prices. Exquisite Jackets, Capes, Muffs and Neck Scarfs, in Alaska seal, black marten, Persian lamb, mink, beaver, etc. Fur Evening Wraps a speclalt, i Stinemetz *, FURRIERS & HATTERS, Solid seat, $1.00. Slat seat, $1.25. Second floor. i i January Housefurnishing Sale. Every day finds additional attractions. Many new and useful kitchen, dining room and all-over-the-house accessories are to be seen at wonder- fully little prices. Everything is fresh and up to date. We quote from a mammoth stock the following items: 1237 Pa. Ave. jaos-28a Daaniouesder 2 om A RR em RR ca Nae Loeffler’s Sausage The Newest Toilet Set. Henis and Sausage Meat We have just received the new| Fra it Press. — Are the embodiment of all that ts rien ana | 1898 shapes in fine Toilet Sets, and oe delicious in sausage making. For breakfast | cal] especial attention to the finish} Every housekeeper knows that the there is nothing else so popular and s0 and symmetry of these sets, coupled toothsome. “LOEFFLER'S” is sold in all i sea(eainiieranes oGces Henis Fruit Press is the best for markets—by regular ‘dealers—and -at our] as they are with mode! -| pressin fates ae te ee Ses Our more than one hundred styles P 'S por » etc, ie price has —— _E7See that it's “Loefter’s” Sausage you Es A. LOEFFLER, 7" Center—K Street—Western and © St. Markets. ja24-m,w,f-20 t been 35c. We bought a large quan- tity and offer them at the popular ‘| price of of Toilet Sets offer you a grand op- portunity to select just the right col- oring and shape for your room. ‘The new 1898 sets in choice conventional effects and three colorings, in full 12-piece assortment, including large artistic jar, only $7.50 a set. Other sets from $1.50 to $17.50 each. Fifth floor. A Tumbler Special. 30 barrels of Pressed Glass Table Tumblers, in three styles, including a choice design with imitation cut bottom and etched band near top. These will be offered Tuesday at the quick-selling price of 2 2c. each. 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. Holders without Tapers, 19¢. each, Handled Chinese Ironing Wax. Te. New Incandescent Gas’ Lights, put up in your house, for 75c. each. SAR LY ‘Fit Out . Your. Kitchen. e+ ‘we have many a here f¢ the Adtéhen that will pay for Itself many ‘times over in the time and Ibor a will save. — All tho Intest desi Stone Enameled esigns; Becta, ues Srewsite « Batker,@32,, ay ¥ i nee . . . ee eee You have always paid more for | Pox of 50 Wax Tapers... - Se ASS this style. Long-handied Ostrich Feather Dusters... TOC. Camphor Ice in Wrought Iron Andirons. Henry Wooden-bottom square Hampers, $1-25 16-quart Covered Garbage Buckets. 20-inch Double Turkey Roasters. We have just received a shipment of-new Black Wrought Iron And- ‘irons, complete with removable Sliding Tubes, 15c. ‘A famous remedy for chapped hands and —— lps—one that never fails to give relief. In " = “4 Gas Stoves to fit gas burmer............ 9c. os CEP MMINGRON ALMOND “SiR, twa | Chain, which we offer at the special Geauine Henis Fruit or Potato Presses... 25C. tollet and ‘bath— only. Cor, Vt. Ave. & H St Ait 8! Date price, é Rebuilding Sale. KING’S ~ PALACE always presents a busy scene, but never has the big store been so ani- mated as now. The prices we are selling at are so unparalleled that the stock is disappearing fast. That is what we want—the sooner it goes the sooner we can go to work. Greatest Ribbon Value Ever Offered. 25 to 50c. Ribbons, 14c. Pore Silk Ribbons, taffeta, gros grain, satin, Roman stripes and plaids,’ in all the latest colors, from 3 te 6 inches wide, suitable for millinery. dress 1 4° trimmings and fancy work. This entive lot displayed on separate tables... enecee ° . ° Extraordinary Values in Ladies’ Capes and Jackets, No other store in town carries such a superb line of Jackets and Capes—every leading nnd fash te and make ts here. Hun dreds ing garments are to be sac Tificed at a tithe of their real worth, $4, $5 & $6 Jackets, $1.98. A magnificent lot of Kersey, Beaver ani Boucle Cloth Jackets, the most fashionable on the market—plain and $ 1 -98 p SeAME—Some watin Hned: he fasblonable colors are winong them. A number of misses’ and children’s included... $8, $10, $12, $15 and $20 Jackets, $3.98. bh atral seams—perfect in cut and tail yeas dees ene $15,$20& $25Jackets,$5.88 “ : we in one Sstore—lined = wit! cloth and rough clotha, Never was such a bargain offered before $12 to $15 Plush Capes. rept none awe hy wo ey mop dg inmb, Thibet or martin, "Retin tee, $0.98 Ladies’ 25c. Handkerchiefs ype A a in fine en Vc. f pattert to close... . +e - 35c. Pure Silk H’dk’fs - oe heerpseracred ae, red initials 16c. Ladies’ 25c. Linem H’dk’fs itched borders —spec Ladies’ 35c. Veils jane Hading” style—Tuxedo mesh, with dote—lace edge—biack—spe- 42 812-14 7th St. __718 Market Space. Q The Best at the Lowest ¢ 0 Price at Beveridge’ ? \ v 2 2 Drink Filtered ° Q —and thereby save doctors’ bills Q and escape the unpleasantne: Q of drinking muddy water. 0) £7 The “CRYSTAL FOUNTAIN TER has no equal; gives a cont 4 Q flow of from 25 te 1,500, gullons of Q PURE WATER dalty. 86 up, accord. 5 ing to size Q Q CFThe “IMPROVED NATURAL > \ STONE” PILTER, $3 up. ¢ ¢ : ¢ 0 At Half Price. § When visiting the store don't fall to 5 examine our HALF-PRICE TABLES on &/ Plates, Cups and Saucers, Salad Bowls, Vegetable Disbes, Chocolate F Bric. a-Brac, ete.—Many of these goods are very desirable—and at HALF PRICE. Q Q Ast and 24 ftoms—comprining Decorated Q 0 0 M. ¢ )w. Beveridge, Pottery, Porcelain, Glass, Etc., 1215 F St. and 1214 GSt.° $ T.C.Dulin—Mgrs.—W.H. Martin. \ 1 DD3O00 000000 Elphonzo Youngs Company. ext, Cleanest and Prightest I Variety and Best Cared ‘ood Products aud other Ho hold Articles in the City We are always on the alert for NEWEST, NICEST and BEST pure food supplies to be had any- where. That’s why we are offering a full line of Curtice Brothers Co.’s Blue Label SOups. Eiphonzo Youngs Co., 428 Ninth St. bet. D and E, Wholesale and Retail. aSURE SS vine © eet Men's Excellent Flannelette % PRICE. dota Which we Genire to clot oot at once!