Evening Star Newspaper, February 1, 1898, Page 8

8 MckKnew’s, Cloaks. Suits and Furnishings, 933 Penn. Ave. Tuesday, February 1st, 1898. “Our came oo a garment denotes quality. Big Sale of Plen’s Goods. Every piece of strictly Winter Men's Furnishing Goods to be closed out immediately. Also various other small and broken lots. A few below: 29c. Men’s Gray Merino Hose, r1c. Men’s 25c. Suspenders, 9c. Men’s 40c. Wool Hose, 29c. Men’s 50c. Wool Hose, 39c. ‘About 10 dez. Men's Fine 50c. Neck- ‘Wear, in stylish colorings. Now. . 35¢C. Wm.H.licKnew,933 Pa.Av. fel-60d Men's 50 and Tie. y Winter- weight Underwear—Shirts and Draw- era—reduced to... .6.cegeepeceeeee ee « Emmons S. Smith. ¢ Boston : Variety Store. Timely Suggestions For Winter Weather. Sleds Fer Boys and Girls. i Allsorts and prices. Made of the best hard wood, steel shod and strengthened. Boys’ Low Sleds, ‘Larger, better and $ handsomer ones........ Oc. A splendid Long Low Cutter for the boys. 98c. ‘Twenty-five other s' Z 98 $1.49, $1.98 & $2.49. Ice Skates, 59c. to $2.49. « Gas and Oil! Heaters, ‘ « 25 Per Cent Off. Tf you n jas or Oll Heating Stove, 4 © ef our extensive line at The regular than the stove 3 you, and the additional © sa rare barg: ‘Warm Underclothings $ for the Cold Snap. Men's Natural Wool Shirts Drawers A better grade and Camel's Hair vy Natural Wool t8 an shins 20S 13 Broken sizes in Men's Heavy Underwear. of this Tot ot 25C. Men's Weol Hese. Worth 25 Sec. An assortment of this Tiree pairs for Soc 2% daen Merino Hait tose.. IZA. 3 For the Ladies. Ladies’ . and 35¢. goods. Red this sale to : 4 j Three pairs for 5# 3 Lilies” Wool Vests and_ Pants—broken ts at half price. $1.25 gar- ents now Ladies’ Swiss and Pants, 50 per cent wool-another broken lot at 3 half price and less. 901 30e > $1.00 garments... me . « Emmons S. Smith, j «705-7-9 & 11 Pa. Ave. 6 “If they’re Rich’s shoes they’re proper.” Ten-two F. Rich’s Shoes under price. According to our regular custom at the end of a sea- son, we have reduced the prices of full complete lines and severely cut the prices on small lots of broken sizes. Haven't bunched them on a table, for we haven't room, but if you ask for the “re- duced shoes” they'll be shown you. Any of the ladies’ high grade shoes which sold for $3-50, $4.00 and $4.50—con- sisting of box calf—deerskin —enamel—wine—tan— and fine kid—Rich’s own stylish creations—reduced to $2.48 Pr. Any of the men’s high grade shoes, which sold for $3-50, $4.00 and $4.50—con- sisting of fine patent calf— tan willow calf and black calf —in both button and lace styles—models of shoe excel- lence—reduced to $2.98 pr. The shoes which both sexes should wear in such weather as now—are here. Almost impervious to water —have broad soles and are as stylish as are made. B. Rich’s Sons, “High art footwear for the elite.” - Ten-two F Street. SADIES CAN LEARN DRESS CUTTING AND making at the school 1100 G st. nw. Free demonstration between 9 a.m. and 12. Dress Peers cot to ereeere. done. creer] Pins Carin “Wiz a= WON pee 1847 Rogers Bros.’ Forks and Spoons. Extra heav= Beveridge’ 1215 F and 1214G St. Silver : Plated Ware REDUCED! We have several patterns in Silver-plated Table Ware which we desire to close out. They are very desirable goods—of best make—but as new designs are constantly being produced, the old must give way to the new—hence the BIG REDUC- ily plated on the partsex- posed to wear, making them equal to full triple plate. Fish Set (Knife & Fork) Berry Spoon (gilt bow!) Sugat Spoon......... Sugar Sifter (gilt bowl) Butter Knives bkehsesss 3) Mustard Spoons(pl'n bowl Were g Reed and Barton’s full triple plate ware. Almost as well known as Rogers’ —and of the same stand- ard of excellence. : Table Spoons, plain de- & Were $7.50 doz.. $2.50 set - $2.00 wet $1.25 set Were $7.50 doz. .$2.50 set Were $6.50 doz.. jens Dessert Spoons, plain de- signs... Teaspoons. p Table Forks, s. piain de- $2.00 wet ruple - plate CAN reduced from $12 to... 2 Blight quadruple-plate DELABRAS, were $9.75. Card Tray—quadruple plate as 9-ineh Walter quadrapl le plate. Was 10-in. Waiters—quadruple plate. Wé c. 1 Vase—quadruple plai 1 Vase— quadruple pla! 1 Cut Glass Piteher — sterling mounted—reduced from $28 t0....-.6..+5 Pitcher— 1 Heavy Rich ut reduced from $34 to. 1 Prism Cut Pitcher—heavy re- reduced from repousse border ste. -.-----. 1 Prism Cut Pitcher— that was #22—reduced to. Prism Cut Vase — inches high—heavy deep repousse bor- der—was $30.... 1 2 Prism Cut Vases—11 inches high — heavy border — reduced from $22.50 te. 1 Prism Cut Vase—heavy sterling mounted—reduced from $16.50 CBRE PEREeEe w.Beveridge Pottery, Porcelain, Glass, &c., 1215 F St. & 1214 G St. T.C.Dulin—Managers—W.H. Martin ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS. Calls for Charity—Funeral of John A. Smith—Soctety Event. The severe weather of yesterday brought out applicants for charity In large numbers, and all day the police station was besieged by thex The nearest office of the Asso- qated Charities is at 225 10th street south- east, and to this point all were directed. The funeral of Mr. John A. Smith, who died Friday, was held Sunday afternoon frcm the Emmaruel Protestant Episcopal Church. Rev. W. G. Davenport, the rector, ecnducted the services. The pallbearers were Messrs. Barnabas Bryan, N. R. Har- nish, J. W. Tolson, Clark, Johnson and Estep. The remains were interred In Con- gressional cemetcry. Mr. Smith has been a resident of this section for many years. He was born in Charles county, Md., about fifty-six years ago, and came to Anacostia when a young man. Soon after he was em- pleyed at St. Elizabeth's Asylum, where he continued until his death. He married a Miss Harshman of Anacostia. His wife survives him, as do five grown children— three sons and two daughters. He was a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew of the Emmanuel P. E. Church. ‘The Current Events Club met Friday af- ternoon at the residence of Mrs. McLean. Mrs. Grant, Mrs. North and Mrs. Stark- weather read papers on the eastern ques- tion. Poems were read by Mrs. Ryder, Mrs. Briggs and Mrs. McLean. Refresh- ments were served by the hostess. The present were Mrs. North, Mrs. Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Ryder, Mrs. Brigg3, Mrs. Peck, Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Starkveather, Miss Cora McLean and Mrs. McLean. The next meeting will be held at Maple avenue. ter French, formerly a student o’ Columbian University, has gone to Phil- acelpbia to enter the Drexel Institute, where he will study electrical engineering. Protracted meetings ere being held at the Heights M. E. Church and the M. E. Church. White, Miss Emma Dodge and the tw9 small sons ef Mr. Charles R. Dodge have gone to Mrs. White's place near Belvidere, ., Where they will make their home in the future. Mr. Dodge will join them shortly. Miss Emily 3 of Montrose, Va., was the guest recently of Mrs. Powe _— D CONGRESS. na Mrs. PURE Fo Invitation Issued to Local tions to Participate. satisfactory reports were made at a meeting of the committee arranging the Getails of the pure food and drug conven- tion yesterday afternoon at the National Hotel. Mr. Frank Hume presided, and upon the motion of Mr. Matthew Trimble the secretary was directed to invite all of the sclentifie and trade associations of the Dis- trict to unite in the pure food congress, the president of each aseociation to be er- titled to participate and to appoint two as- scciates. The secretary was also Girected to re- quest the president of each association to report the names of their delegates to the secretary of the committee, and that a conference meeting of the pure food com- mittee and the delegates be called t6 meet’ on Saturday, February 5, at 3:30 p.m., at the National Hotel. Ausocia- — ALASKA MINING LAWS, Canadians to Be Treate Are Treated by Canadians. Senator Carter has offered to the bill granting right of way in Alaska an amend- ment, which reaffirms and continues the present mining regulations and also adds the following provision: “Provided, That native-born citizens of the dominion of Canada shall be accorded in said territory of Alaska the same min- ing rights and privileges accorded to citi- zens of the United States in British Colum- bia and the northwest territory by the Jaws of the dominion of Canada or the local lawe, rules and regulations, and the Sec- retary of the Interior shall, from time to time, promulgate and cnforce rules and —- to carry this provision into JORISTON'S {729-781 Tih St. John Joy Edson Before the House Civil Service Committee. OPPOSED 10 PENSIONING CLERKS Discussing the Principle of Awards and Punishment. SIDDONS’ ———— F.S. VIEWS Mr. John Joy Edson, chairman of the Civil Service Reform Association of the District of Columbia, appeared before the House civil service committee today. He said that his opinion was that the tenure of office should be during efficiency and good conduct. There should be no pension system. Anything that renders a man in- efficient should lead to his removal. He suggested that frequent changes in offices increased the liability of malfeas- ance in office. In the banking and trust institutions it was found that they were less subject to loss through dishonesty of their employes when their tenure of em- ployment was long and dependent upon their efficiencygand good conduct. Mr. Landis asked if there had been more lcss to the government through dishonesty under the old system than under the new. Mr. Edson replied that speaking merely from his own observation, he would say that there was much more dishonesty and fraud under the old system. He has asked if he believed in the ex- tension of the merit system to the lower Positions. To this he replied that he took a broad view of this question and that if he had his way he would extend it to the entire serv- ice, including watchmen and all employes in the lower grades. He thought this would greatly benefit the service. He said that much of the criticism of the merit system grew out of men new to public life—in Con- gress or in the departments—drawing a hasty conclusion, without thoroughly un- derstanding the system and the reasons for it. Many who took a narrow view of the question would think differently after they had been here longer and had acquired more experience. - Mr. Landis asked if men who got perma- nent positions in the government service did not buy homes and make investments which were to the material advantage of the city of Washington and to its trust companies and such institutions. Mr. Edson replied that if Mr. Landis re- mained with us long enough—as it was to be hoped that he would—he would see the attractiveness of the city of Washington and find that senators, representatives, cabinet officers and others in public life sought homes in Washington. Washing- ton was benefited by this, and so were those who sought homes here. It was a benefit to Washington in more than one way to have the merit system inforced. Under the old spoils system many young men came to Washington seeking ‘office and, failing, remained here impoverished and helpless. This was not a benefit to the city nor the young men who thus had their lives ruined. He gave examples of bright and pros- perous young men with a good future be- fore them who had come to seek office and had been ashamed to go back to their homes, but had remained here in poverty. Uneducated Men Handicaped. Mr. Landis asked if the merit system did not operate to the advantage of students of the normal schools and colleges and to the prejudice of the sons of mechanics and farmers. Mr. Edson replied that this was a fair question and he would say that perhaps young men who had had the advantage of college or normal school education were benefiaed. This operated, however, to in- duce farmers and mechanics to make an effort to educate thelr sons and an expan- sion of education resulted. He could not think that Mr. Landis would do anything to disparage education. Mr.. Dockery asked if the public school system did not open a means for the sons of mechanics and farmers to acquire an education, and wanted to know if there was any discrimination against them, Mr. Edson said that tne public school sys- tem did open up opportunities to the chil- dren ef those who were not rich, and that he would regret very much if it were true that opportunities were withheld from some that were given others. Mr. Edson objected to the govenment offices being given as records for party services without regard to the question of fitness. He thought that the country would be the sufferer from men being elected to Congress, not because they could well rep- resent their people, but because they could get offices for certain political workers. Rewards and Punishment. Mr. Pearson suggested that the principle ef rewards and punishments was universal- ly recognized, and asked if the reason peo- ple were Christians was not that they hoped for reward and feared punishment. Mr. Edson replied that a man controlled ky such a consideration would be a very poor Christian, Mr. Fred L. Siddons, secretary of the local association, followed Mr. Edson. He referred to a statement that had been made that out of 53,100 employes of the govern- ment under the classified service, 47,000 had. never passed the civil service examination. He said that these men who had survived from the spoils system owed their retention to thus having demonstrated by their ser- vices that they were efficient. He pointed out that there had been a general improve- ment in the government service under the merit system and that the bill proposed to modify the law would work an injury to the service. After a brief hearing of Mr. Siddons, the committee took a recess until 1:3 —___-e-______. WILLIAMS’ RESIGNATION. Surgeon-in-Chief of Freedmen's Hos- pital to Retire. is understood that Dr. It Daniel IH. Williams, the surgeon-in-chief of Freed- r:en’s Hospital, has determired to tender his resignation, in order to resume the practice Chicago, reporter, of his profession at his home, Ill. When seen today by a Star Dr. Williams declined to either admit or deny ti he will resign. Dr. Williams was appointed surgeon-in- chief of Freedmen’s Hospital February 15, 18M, ard during his occupancy of the po- sition has added many improvements to the institution. He is a sutgeon of wide repu- tation, and his connection with the hospital has brought it and the work performed therein prominently before the medical pro- fession of the country. It has been known ameng his friends that he has contemplat- ed resigning fer some months. There ts a salary of $3,000 a year attached to the position, and in the event of Dr. Williams’ resignation, of which there fs little, if any, doubt, a determined fight to succeed him will undoubtedly ensue. abe ‘at Filed. A second caveat to the will of the late Anna North has been filed. It is present- ed by Jennie McDonnell Stubbs, and con- tains allegations that do not differ in any material way from those on which was based the first caveat filed by Gardiner H.. O'Donnel. The latter resulted in the trial recently concluded before Judge Cole in Circuit Court No. 1, in connection with which the jury returned a verdict sustain- ing the will. Jennie McDonnel Stubbs is one of the reatives of the deceased who failed to receive a bequest. The estate, it is said, is valued at $150,000, “Secon A shabbily dressed man about fifty-five years old Called about 7 o'clock this morn- ing at the house of Mrs. A. F. Murphy, No. 100 D street northwest, and asked for a cup of coffee, saying he was nearly frozen. THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY ,» FEBRUARY 1, 1898—14 PAGES. EE PEPE a leader at We will sell Borax Soap at Electric Star Soap, 2c. cake. P. & G. Oleine Soap, 33c. cake. Large 5c. pkgs. Soapine, 33c. Good Roasts of Beef at 7c. Ib. Sirloin Steak at 15¢c. Ib. Best Small Hams at roc. Ib. Best Boneless Codfish, 6c. Ib. 19 Ibs pleted premium card. SERBS ROLES it reat Bargain. We will sell 1,000 bushels of New York Burbank Potatoes as § 719¢e. loushel. ‘Soap Bargain. Star Soap and 150 boxes of | 2e. Cake. Fresh Meat, 4e. Ib: Good Fresh Beef for Boiling and Stewing at 4$c. Ib. Fresh Lamb, Veal, Pork, Green and Smoked Sausage, Lard, Eggs, Cream Cheese, Table Apples and Oranges at bargain prices. Elgin Butter, 23c. Ib. - Granulated Sugar, $1.00. i Peele Brooms fOver secession sao 1 oe eed OCS 10 rolls 5c. Perforated Toilet Paper for............ 4 lbs. Evaporated Peaches for..................000000+ -25C. ‘ 3 Ibs. Havenner’s Crackers for. : (Fresh Baked and Very F Large Rocking Chairs or Parlor Tables given for one com- QOGINS TONS: 729-781 Seventh St. ‘4 _——_{—- EEE OED er Py 200 hoxes of 3 Oy Borax Soap, 2c. cake. Brown Laundry Soap, 14c. cake. Large 5c. pkgs. Babbitt’s 1776 Soap Powder for 34c. Py PEPE DED eet Good Corned Beef, 4c. Ib. Porterhouse Steak, 15c. Ib. Best Beef Strips at 1oc. Ib. Smoked Shoulders at 6$c. lb. 2 12 cans Baby Brand Milk 408 $6.88 osies ones enis ALOO § qolbs. GeodiGoffee tons 9s acne sso coe one 232-2 PILOO Py 33 Ibs/- 30c. Java and Mocha Coffee and 5 Ibs. Sugar z for |... See eee te tee eer) At q 2 Ibs. 506. Mixed Tea and 7 Ibs. Granulated Sugar for...$1.00 3 PED ine.) 2 PEE PHEDE DEL A 1 ASA. 5. an ENTERS HIS PLEA. Arraignment of James A. Jordan on Charge of Bribery. James A. Jordan, who was arrested in New York the 20th of December last and brought to this city under an indictment cherging the attempte® bribery of a pub- lic official, was arraigned today before Chief Justice Bingham in Criminal Court No. 1. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty, reserving the right to with- draw that plea later, if he should so de- sire. The date for the trial has not yet been set. Jordan, in the meantime, is at Mberty on bail, he having furnished surety in the sum of $1,500, Judge Cole fixing bail at that sum after a hearing held the day after the defendant was brought to this city from New York. ‘The indictment returned against Jordan charges a violation of section 5451 of the Revised Statutes of the United States. It is alleged that Jordan sent $150 to an em- ploye of the pension office named Fritts, with the intent to induce the latter to ab- stract from the files of the office certain affidavits and thereby destroy evidence said to be segeeiy in a case pending against him. > é ‘The penalty ff te offense is at fine not to exceed three ‘tintes the amount offered fas a bribe and finprisonment for not more than three yeorg, OSes Reviews It» Work. The Women's, Chj{stian Association re- viewed its work,for she past twelve months at a reception dteld.dn the parlors of the home, 1719 30th street, last evening. The program was bperitd with singing and Scripture reading, {glowed by a brief re- pert of the year’s dgings by the secretary, Mrs. Walter Ii Clift, and addresses by Rev. Drs. Greéfe,’ Fiske, Little and Muir, and by Mr. Hefbert; Lewis, superintendent of charities. Messra, Percy S. Foster and Charles 8. Clarke:contributed vocal solos, juartet, composed of Mrs. and the Dim, Miss Daisy ‘Taylor, Miss Mary E. Pond and Mre. J. H. Raymond, gave two ns. seine exercises closed with a few remarks ‘ident of the association, Mrs. Be a at. Harlan, and prayer by Rev. Henry . Higley. ZA Re ER. ‘Verbrycke, who presided, an- ncunced a social hour, during which light refreshments were served by the young ladies. SS ‘Will Abolish an Office. Dr. Woodward, the health officer, having reported that J, A, Blundon, the inspector of salted zeoots, Bae Performed no duties ted. for rot years, fete ‘Understood. that the Distiict Commie: sioners will abolish the office, THE COURTS. Equity Court No. 1—Justice Cox. Darden agt. Darden; divorce granted to complainant. In re John Stewart, Frank Kochelski, Diggs Wormley, Frederick Bos- se and James Bowman; inquistions in luna- cy confirmed. In re Julia Davis; writ de lunatico inquirendo ordered to issue. Escher agt. Escher; time to take testimony limited to forty da; Equity Court No. 2—Justice Hagner. Leftwich agt. Leftwich; alimony pen- dente lite ordered paid and testimony be- fore Arthur Lynham, examiner, ordered taken. Hall agt. Adrians; time to cross-ex- amine Defendant Adrians extended. Hal- rin agt. Halpin; rule to show cause return- uble February 3 granted. Muller agt. Mul- ler; order to produce infant in court. Nichols agt. Fitzhugh et al.; petition of Philip H. Fitzhugh dismissed and marshal directed to pay over certain funds. Thorpe agt. Stone et al.; restraining order return- able February 7 granted. Cireult Court No. 1—Justice Cole. Hughes agt. Sands; judgment by default. Hughes agt. Brown; do. Byrnes agt. Whitesell et al.; judgment by default against A. S. Johnson. Cireuit Court No. 2—Justice McComas. Glassie agt. Knox Express; on trial. Criminal Court Now; Chiet, Justice Bing- q m. United States agt. James Lindsey; lar- ceny from the person; on trial. Criminal Court No. 2—Justic: Thos. W. Smith agt. Judson T. Moats defendant called and judgment. —_>___ Official Orders Issued. The District Commissioners have ordered: That 220 feet of 8-inch water main bé laid in 224 street between’ R and Decatur streets; estimated cost, $198. That the fol- lowing named work be done under the pro- visions of the permit system: Lay sidewalk of cement or ashes on Emporia street, Langdon, from private road adjoining lot 20 to 26th street; estimated cost, $74. Pave portion of alley in square 1282; estimated cost, $554. Pave tree space in front of 547 Florida avenue with brick; estimated cost, $4. Construct sewer to serve lots 197 to 201, square 1282; estimated cost, $396. SSS Bible Society Meeting. The bocrd of of the Washing- toni City Bible Society held its monthly meeting in the rooms of the Young Men’s Christian Association last night, Rev. A. W. Pitzer, D.D., president, in the chair. Grants were made as follows: Fifty Bibles to ¥. M. C. A., to replace those’ destroyed in the late fire, and twelve Bibles to male pot hehe? The pts in the Central Mr. C. month: L terian Church, 10; from Mr. Woodward Ang Lothrop, roth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. Until further notice, store will close at 5:30. Valentines and Valentine Favors—First Floor. Traveling Equipments. For those about to travel in search of rest and recreation—whether it be in this country or abroad—we have everything they need for com- fort and convenience. Newest styles, latest improvements, handsomest and most serviceable goods, lowest prices. We inaugurate this season with a new idea in doing the Trunk business. We have had all Dress and Steamer Trunks made to our spe- cial order to suit the tastes of our trade. We find this the most satis- factory way, as we are enabled to introduce features and conveniences We cannot get in the usual way. We request an inspection of our new stock, which is complete in the minutest detail. Dress Trunks. A most ercellent stock of Trunks for ladies. Canvas covered, best materials, best workmanship, all the newest styles, all the latest improvements and conveniences. Si: fi | 28'to Inch. Each” ““°™ $2.95 to $35.00 W. & L. Special Dress Trunk. Canvas covered, made of the best materials, finished by expert workmen—with all the latest improvements and conveniences. We give in de- tail some of its most prominent features: Basswood box, 2 trays, cloth lined, riveted with washers throughout, best 12-inch strap hinges, every part bound with sheet iron, heavy malleable- iron corner clamps, sheet-fron bottom, solid ash slats, rollérs set back, lock put on with belt, trays bound with metal, thus making one of the most perfect Trunks ever offered. 28 to 40 inches, $7.00 to $11.50. W. & L. Special Tray Trunk. For those traveling this Trunk is indispensable. Your fine garments are kept in perfect condition, free from being wrinkled, snussed or otherwise solled from being jostled ubout, and are ready for Wear as eoon as required. 40-inch, $13.50; 42-inch, $14.50. Steamer Trunks. ,andlepensable for an ocean wage; convenient for any jouraey. “All food 4 styles, duck covered. Each.» $2.95 to $20.00 | W. & L. Special Steamer Trunk. Made in the st~ongest and best possible manner; very light and sightly—the best value on the market t F “28 to 40 inches, $5.50 to $8.50. Traveling Rugs. Nothing more essential to comfort—nothing #0 likely to prevent colds. We have them in varlous styles — all the desirable designs and color “ah. n*- $4.00 to $10.00 | F Special attention is called to the i New “Kenwood” Rug, ich 1s softer, warmer and lighter than the eld. sricieoperre ie a = bag to pull on ough it is z sl it apened Sys Sse the be lay At on your stenmer chair, sit down in your feet, snap the fasteners, draw tt your throat, ‘the : . t forming a graceful cape, abd blow cannot affect you. | One jeners are unclasped, and you ueked-In blanket, Dress Suit Cases. in this line that one cnn ask for, improved locks, catches, straps, ete. are using them$3.95 to $18.00 Everything with all the Many women also. Each. A Special Suit Case we are now offering, and the verry value uced, is of genuine Cowhide, and con- structs f™ the best manner, with the very best Straps, bolts, locks, etc. All sizes from 15 to 26 inches inclusive. best tntrtusie pe. at! Club Bags in All the late-t styles—sheepskin, grain leather and alligator ....70c. to $18.00 Telescope Cases. We offer an sro ye heavy canvas, reinfo col etc. Sizes 18 to 26 inches. 35c. to $1.35 each. We also keep in stock such articles as Trunk Straps, Umbrella Straps, Name Tags, Bag Handles, Hold-alls, Shoulder Straps, Collapsing Cups, Blacking Sets, etc. Heavy Strap with each trunk. Name Tag with each bag. Name marked free of charge. Little Tots’ Coats At Reduced Prices. ; The entire remaining stock is in- cluded. Dainty and handsome Coats of domestic manufacture, to- gether with imported novelties—| principally one-of-a-kind _ styles— have been marked at end-of-the-sea-, son prices as follows: $2.00 Coats are now... . $4.00 Coats are now $4.75 Coats are now..... $12.50 Coats are nov $5.00 | $13.50; $14.50 and $16.50 Coats | .$1.00 | - $2.00 } aie NOW. elec $10.00 | $21.00 and $25.00 Coats are i NOW, ee een +++ -$15.00 / In connection with the Coats we offer our remaining stock of Infants’ | and Little Children’s Colored Caps, Hats and Bonnets at clearing prices as follows: soc. and 75c. Bengaline Silk Caps now .. +25¢. $1.00 and $1.50 Bengaline Silk Caps now....... Sse OCS $6.75 Felt Hats now........$3.00 $6.50 and $8.50 Bengaline Silk Bonnets ...........++2+++0+ -$3.50 Second floor. Boys’ : Clothing. Boys’ Winter Clothing is now being offered at clearing prices, which means a decided reduction from former prices. The saving is well worth the consideration of parents. All-wool Long Pants Suits, Blue Cheriots and Imported Scotch Mixtures, finest materials and handsomest patterns— $7.50 to $8.75 Suits now... $6.75 $10.00 to $11.50 Suits now. $8.50 $12.00 to $15.00 Suits now .$10.00 (Sizes 14 to 19.) | ae lot of Boys’ Long Pants, in sizes $2.50 to $3.25 Pants now. .. .$2.00 $3.50 to $4.00 Pants now. . . .$3.00 Winter Reefers and Top Coate— $5.00 Coats now.......... $4.25 $6.00 Coats now - $5.00 $7.50 and $9.00 Coats now. $10.00 Coats now. . $12.50 Coats now. . Boys’ All-wocl Astrakban Cloth Sailor Collar Reefers, in sizes 3 to 8. $2.48. Value $4.50. All-wool Double-breasted Suits. Sizes 4 to 16. $3.75. Value $5.00. All-wool Short Pants, splendid for school wear. Also 14 to Sizes 3 to 16. 48c. Value 75c. Thire floor, Box or Wardrobe Couches. ; We are‘showing an extensive as- sortment of the convenient Box or Wardrobe Couches, with self-open- ing tops, tufted upholstering, good Moxley; | spiral springs and soft edges, at exceptionally low prices, as follows: Box Couches in light effects—the $8.50 quality. $7.00 each. Couches, covered with best quality denims, stylish designs, light, medium Sad dark cect the $12.50 quality. $8.50 each. Couches. with corduroy and velour rose, terra cotta, green and 16.00 quality. 12.75 each. Fine Bor coverings, in blue effects—the ‘Third floor. Merchant Tailoring Just arrived—some new styl Trouserings in the proper eigts for just-before-spring wear. ‘ou ‘may reed a pair to complete the season with. We are offering some especially good styles for present use at - sie att $5.00 and $6.00. Upholstery Department. Lace Curtains, Tapestry and Chenille Portieres in excellent as- sortment. Nooks and corners filled with fabrics and made-up things for cozy corners and dens; rare bits of stuffs for covering cushions and pil- lows; novelties and unique effects in Draperies, Hangings, etc. We announce the arrival of our 1898 Furniture Slip Linens, from which we are ready to take orders for Slip Covers. ane este mane meen meg, lia Seats, 25 Ind Each...... . $1.00 Extra Hi heavy fringe, desirable colors. Per pair, $3-50 Oriental Tapestry Curtains, 6 choice colorings, Couch fringed u around, effective designe, "adh. $3.00 Curtains, inches long, 60 lee eS Sar Lace Curtains, t with pigs web iesation sie pee ee SSD 300 yards fine Swiss Muslin, i Special. We have just received our 1898 line of 66-inch Furniture Slip Linens—best quality, double faced, all new designs. 48c. a yard. Furniture Slip Covers made to or- der. Window Shades made to ore der. No charge for estimating. Second floor. Corset Department. We are showing the latest novel- ties in Paris Corsets, including the Girdle, the Empire, the Parme; also the newest and most desirable ef- fects in domestic corsets. Those with the short, straight front and sudden hips have quickly gained favor. We've all the best sorts. Girdle Corsets, made of dainty Silk, Satin and in'lace and bton.. “== $1.50 to $6.50 Brusscls ef. Empire Corsets, made of French Sateen. heacily bo . two side steels, top finished whh $2. embroidery... ~ 92.75 p f bias, monde of French Conttl well boned, sbort a ished with silk flossing®and embroidery.--- $3.00 Corsets, made of W. c. ¢. French Sateen, low it, bust, short hip, flexible front, steel tp and bottom, trimmed in Ince aid ribbon” $2.00 R. & G. Corsets, made of Couttl, low bust, sudden hip. . ‘ $1,00 W. C. ©. Corsets, made of fine Contil, heavily boned, two side steels... Second floor. 1898 Glassware. Weare now showing the newest productions in American Glassware, and call especial attention to the new “Chrysanthette” pattern, which we are in new shapes and choice effects, as follows: eeseeesese IO to 25¢, \ wise: $1.25 | Muslin Curtains, ruffed. $1.75 '