Evening Star Newspaper, February 11, 1898, Page 4

4 THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1898-14 PAGES. a - THE “EVENIN \G STAR. YGTON February n, ISDS, WASHIN FRIDAY «++ .-Editor. GROSBY S. NOYES. THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Cireulation much more than the combined cir- culation of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no eempetitor. 7 In order to avoid sKecarpatt om ac- count of personal letters to THE STAR should mae addressed to any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments. according to tenor or purpose. A Lendon Echo. The London Mor the de Lome episo¢ torial deliverance: “The Cuban junta = Post is moved by > to the following edi- < quite unconscious- ly done President Mc ¥ a considerable service. Amid the breakdown of his fiscal policy and the gloomy prephecies as to the coming elections the de Lome letter is a It enables the cabinet to assume an air of outraged dignity and then insist upon reparation from Spain, without y committing itself on the gen- tion of Cuban politics. e letter was quite natural for Senor de Lome to send, and the impetuous and high-hande -dings of the Washing- ton government form another illustration of the total contempt for good manners which characterizes the State Department. In this case their energy is stimulated by the opportunity to the rabble of their party without actually provoking Spain to declare war.” 'This repeats the de Lome slander, with all of its author's nsiveness. The cham- plons in the United States of liberty for Cuba are the “rabble” of the republican party, and their power is augmented by the despair of the leaders of that party at “the breakdown of its fiscal policy.” De- fgat for the republican party at the com- ing Congress electior inevitable unless war with some foreign power—Spain pre- ferred—can be provoked. The President is a weak man, and a low, tricky politician, and will yield under pressure. “The letter was quite natural for Senor de Lome to send.” says the Post. Probably. But nevertheless it was a slanderous arraign- ment of the President and the American people. The merest glance at the situation shows how utterly absurd the whole statement is. The champions of Cuba in this country are not confined to any party, but are found in the majority in all pa: It is the gen- eral desire that Cuba gain her independ- pressure being brought to bear administration is that of enlight- ened public opinion, if such a thing exists in this country. Republicans, democrats, and populists, with but few and feeble ex- ceptions, unite in the belief that the war n Cuba should be brought to an early end apd that the United States has the power ‘9 bring about that result and should exer- ise it in a firm but friendly way. The London Post's contention stance is that the republicans are knaves and the democrats fools. The republicans, ik an effort to escape impending defeat on a domestic issue, are planning to throw the Quntry into war. The issue is free silver, aff vet, even if this year's elections should 9 for silver, another trial of conclusions Will have to take place before actual re- sults are obtained. The democrats, with vietory assured and anxious to achieve i in sub- are yet helping along this republi scheme concocted for the express purpose 9f continuing the republicans in power! My. Morgan in the Senate and Mr. Bailey in the House, both ardent silver men and ‘gnking with the ablest members of their party, are blindly playing into the hands of a republican “rabble,” urging along “ ow and tricky politician!” There will be no war between the United States and Spain unless Spain provokes it. War has never been, and is not now, on our cards. The de Lome letter, intended as tn affront to the President and the Amer- author and the On one side have and the most faith- nce of all obligations to Spain, n Spain's sidé, it is now made plain by her own rey as largely shaped her cour: du- plicity 2 all the Ss" which are supposed to belong to a diplomacy. fan people, recoils upon its Spanish government. other The London Post is a we cho of Senor te Lome, but will hardly be ‘able to serve im to ivantage at the present time. soe A Pair Water-Meter Project. There is good reasoning behind ihe latesi water-meter proposition emanating from the District building. This proposal is to nieter the large Jocal institutions that are new supp! sfanting them day with water fre an allowance of 100 gallons r each inhabitant and charging a gallon rete for ali water used beyond this limit. This is merely in extension « water-meter law as ft stands todd law is intended to protect the L an abuse of the supply by the large co: ercial users, whom the Commission have the power at nt to meter as they see fit. If there be any protection in should granted in the c: sers such as the institu rding to reports ulready result of investigations, a la reen local w perpe 1 r that tablish- ot to the have I en- the limit named, 1, is require- institu- fair that begun at wasters of unusual similar is only ions if th of department ¢ 1 it is fair to nts of local water w to insignific: soe “"s day brings of numerous le; ue will not be t New Virginia soreness to he comic erated without pro- York anti-cartoonists, entlemen who prop > abolish flirting will be equally by the Cupids and paper lace. ——_~ ee Lome expects goes back to § 43 easily the hearts islators, by the ose annoyed to be promoted ain. As General surpassed him in vitu- concerning the United States, some jealousy on his part will be natural. = oe Scrutinize the Telephone Finances. Th reet railroad companies operating In the District of Columbia are required by law to submit annual reports of their op- erations, earnings, expenses and other ite ted with their enjoyment of the franchises that have been granted to them. That these reports are not as valu- able as if they frankly gave in every case all the information desired is evident. But the documents furnish the basis of estima- tlons and enable the citizens and Congres to obtain a fairly accurate idea of the Value of the charters to the companies hOiding them. ; e is no good reason why such a law should uot apply also to the gas company agjd the telephone company. They are i-public corporations, holding exclusive f chises, receiving large sums from the bet for the use of what are practically necessary commodities. They are oth i nable to the regulation of their affairs D yongress, That body is able by its ac- tion to fix the rates that they may charge and also prescribe certain conditions as to the quality of the service rendered. In short, the gas and telephone companies are directly under the eye of Congress as, re- gards their operations here and in the same degree as the street railroad corporations they are subject to the requirement that they disclose the outlines of their dealings with the people, their patrons. Yesterday The Star reprinted portions of an article originally published in this pa- per in July, 18%, in reference to the busi- ness connections and finances of the local telephone company. The matter has an in- teresting bearing upon the present situa- tion, especially as the tendency of the compai since the first publication has been to increase the receipts and presum- ably the net profits. The telephone users of the District and Congress are entitled to know how much money the company earns, over and above the operating and “admin- istrative” expenses, inasmuch as the com- y claims that it can not afford to reduce ‘ates. Such a claim can only be based upon a close relation between the le! mate expenses and the income from ‘phone users. The gas company made a similar Flea yet on the presentation of its records it was compelled to readjust the relation by n these two sides of the account. If the teiephone company is sincere in its plea that it can net in justice to its stock- holders lower the rates it should not have any hesitancy about disclosing the exact grounds for this position. If it is insincere it Is high time the fact should be made known to the men who have the power to regulate the rates. Let there be immediately passed a Dill requiring both the gas ani the telephone companies to issue annual statements to Congres Or, if such a law can not be pressed through at this session, let the House, which has already taken steps to secure lower telephone rates, institute an inquiry into the cost of the service and the exact ratio between income and expense. ——__ + +e—___ The Cuban Press Under Autonemy. ‘Tuesday's cable from Havana contained this statement: “Gen. Pando met at noon today the*edi- tors of the local newspapers and issued in- structions prohibiting them to write, di- rectly or indirectly, or in an ironical vein, in disparagement of the efforts being made to secure peace or in attack upon auton- The manifesto prohibits also the writing of ‘anything disagreeable to friend- ly nations,” and concludes with a declara- ticn that any newspapers failing to comply with these instructions will be suppressed.” These were not the first instructions of the kind the Havana editors had received. But their renewal emphasized a pressing necessity. General Blanco was on the eve of his return, empty-handed and down- rted. He had gone forth with his pock- stuffed with bribe-money on the hunt weak-kneed insurgents. He was ex- ting to make some valuable “invest- ats,” and then to proclaim important progress in establishing the policy of au- tonomy in Cuba. General Pando was seek- ing to protect his chief upon his arrival at home. He was arranging for an effective guard against the truth. So he rounds up the Havana editors, renews the official tag on them, and sends them home again cau- toned net only against telling the truth to their readers at home, but against telling it to such readers as they might have abroad. It was a thoroughly Spanish proceeding. But it was out of date so far as the out- world is concerned. The tr about Cuba can no longer be suppr d. The world Cut infl the es not rely upon Spanish pens in . or upon Cuban pens under Spanish neces. for the daily record of events in island. It looks, and not in vain, to ether sources. The truth will find its way through, despite General Bianco, General Pando, and their early probable successor, General Smash. Stil the Spanish story, those known auspices, will be worth noting. It may help by its very falsity to point out the What effect the de Lome episode will have on it remains to be seen. General Blanco, for outside purposes, may now be obliged to moderate his claims somewhat. Senor de Lome has exposed the whole hum- bug of autonomy, and although he is in dis- grace his word on that point has weight. je knows his subject when that subject is prepared under fact nish diploma: But General Blanco will not of course admit defeat. He may be expected to assume as bold a front as possible, and to carry on the farce to the t of his é +o —_. Major Paty Du Clam. Major Paty du Clam needs no other jus- tification for his persistent sitenc> at the Zola trial in Paris than his name. Major Paty du Clam evidently believes in observ- ing all the unities. Havirg been given this ecgnomen his ancestors and his par- ents, it behooves him to go through life a silent man. It is especially incumbent upon him in court, when asked questions that might embarrass him or his friends and colleagues, to fall back upon his name and decline to answer. Zola is unfortunate in his defense. He has run up against an most solid wall of silence. Others of the witnesses summoned by him to substantiate : -d to reply to ques- s put by his counsel. The former prs t of the republic even declined at first + the oath, declaring that it was his not to tell the truth. But none of witnesses has so good a reason for pertinaciovs tactiturnity as has Major Paty du Clam. by is cha > -—___——_ claim that the Pennsylvania desecrated the Ami by t the head of don the The rikers rying may be ought the umption that to have“known beforehand that it would be procession they fired on. ——_— 2 0+o or de Lome is disposed to broaden the ent ‘riion that ministers ought to very careful they discuss polities s to cover cases not original plated. f ass how be contem- — +02. —__ wtor Chandler, in forming his ideas of sn policy, is keenly alive to the fact that family differences are likely to be for- gotten when a quarrel with neighbors oc- curs. —+ eo Complete the Tannel. Iuasmuch as the Senate has at least twice before incorporated In the “District appre- priation bill a provision for the completion of the aqueduct tunnel and the Howard University reservoir, it is reasonable to ex- pect that it will adopt the amendment pro- posed yesterday by Senator McMillan look- ing to the accomplishment of these pur- poses. The main question about the matter rests now, as before, with the House. That body bas refused to appropriate fpr the project, even in the face ef the most urgent testimony as to iis necessity and feasibility. The debate on the water-meter proposition, however, revealed that. the House now recognizes In a measure the wisdom of a present step toward the unmistakable in- crease of the water supply, especially “as the work will surely cost less now than at any future time, in view of the steady de- terivration of the tunnel and reservoir. It would be highly extravagant for Congress to adopt any other plan for the inerease of the city’s supply. The best engineering opinion is that the tunnel project is the most feasible. It is assuredly the most economical, in view of the enormous sum of money that has already been expended upon it. It would be gcod business policy under almost any circumstances to make available the fruits of the hundreds of thou- sands that have already been poured into these two great holes. The estimates of the cost of completion are entirely within rea- son. The sole question to be weighed by Congress is whether or not the preseut wa- ter supply is probably sufficient for all proper purposes for a long enough period to ensure safety from a water famine. It thas been declared with emphasis by offi- cials in a position to know that the present supply will not remain adequate for many Years, and that in the comparatively near future some steps toward its increase must be taken. If it is decided to wait until the danger line is almost reached it must be re- called that the cost of finishing the tunnel and the reservoir is certain to be much heavier than at present. In short, the ur- gent economies of the case demand im- mediate action, which will give the capital such an abundance of water that there will be no need of cramping, unsanitary econo- my, no necessity for uneasiness at any sea- son, and no liklihood that additional large engineering works will ‘ever again be re- quired. A pronounced increase in the sup- ply is positively essential sconer or later. The question is merely whether it is to be accomplished while it will cost a minimum or postponed until it will cost a maximum. —_-+e—___ After nearing some of the theatrical chansons by Gallic celebrities, the Zola case is more of a surprise than ever. The charge that the Parisians are making an attempt at concealment seems absurd. —-e + ___. China has a great opportunity to show business qualities by booming rice as a competitor with wheat in countries where crop shortages are seriously felt. ——>+e—____ Senor de Lome is an easy subject for the people who und by handwriting. —_~>+e—___ SHOOTING STARS. A Reason. “I wonder why pecple never use the old- hioned quill pens any more,” suid Willie Wishington. “You mean those that are made from $s?" inquired Miss Cayenne. ake to judge character “Tt would never do. You know, the odor of burnt feathers is unendurable, amd some of the things written nowadays would be sure to singe them.”* The Base Ball Enthusiast. With this diplematic flurry And language so severe, There is scarcely time to worry O’er the penrant's place this year. Busy. “Young Mr. Enjee is quite statuesque,” remarked one young woman. “Yes,” was the answer. titudes all the time he i: does is t> pose anc repose. Bothered. What is the matter?” inquired the friend the man who was gazing vacantly into “You seem troubled.” as the reply. “I have been en- gaged by a publication to write ‘Answers to Correspondents.’ and I’m trying to think up some new questions to ask myself.” He strikes at- awake. All he Dwindling Aspiration. “Yes,"" said the explorer, “I fully interd- ed to reach th» pole. But I didn “It often happens,” said the acquaint- arce, “that we are glad to get less than we originally started after.” “That's true. In the course of a few months we didn’t car> whether w saw any pole or not. We would hay perfectly content with a grub staice. Vanished. Oh, the troubadour sighs as ie takes his guitar, And of yester-year’s snows is Inquiring. But he’s sadder by far when he w “Where are The peopie the crowd were admiri Where once there was glory, the echo: still; There is silence from cellar to dome. Where are Weyler, Dav> Hill, Jim Corbett, Queen Lil, ‘Pop’ Anson and Senor de “Oh, Lome? the high road to Hasbeen’s a curious way; Down hiil when you first strike th» track. But it’s mighty bard pulling, the knowing one vs When you're bringing your bicycle Lack. Newcomers are striving the places to fill Of the many who banished m roam— Like Weyier, Jim Corbett, ‘pop’ Dave Hill, Queen Lil, Anson and Senor de Lom:?" a De Lome as Matador, From the Philadelphia Telegraph. It has be; well n hinted that on this o¢ iat the time of nls = slo ms cri ited ors, Dupuy de aking a sacrifice of his 1 tion and prospects in the Interests of h goverrment. On beth these eccasions the affairs of Cuba have been under discussion in the Senate, and the threatening move- ments developing in that body have given tise to a hasty demand fer a diversion on the part of the home gcvernment of Spain. ‘To divert attention and to gain time, in the hope of tiding over the crisis of the mo- ment, the Spanis® government has put tcr- wurd its minister in Washington to create an excitement in.a new direction by some inflammatory device, after the manie: the mata‘ler in @ bull fight, who way: scarlet banner before the eyes otf plunging animal, to turn his course away trom the threatened object of his wrath. the This is a peculiarly Spanish device, aad if it preves that the Sagasta government has resorted to it in this instance, it will, at all events, serve to account for several mysteries which are now pgovokingly per- plexing—as, for example, “how the out- ragcous letter came to be made public, and why De Lome has made no attempt to deny it or excuse its amazing effrontery. If he has been playing the part of matador, he, of course, risks his protessional life, and certainly incurs the eternal enmity of America as an infamous trickster. He may hold, however, that government will take care of his future welfare in view of his peculiar services, and, as for the con- tempt and ill-will of Am ns, that is probably something about’ which he does not cere a straw. —oe-o—____. A Circle of Sophists. From the Philadelphia Press. It s*ems almost fneredible that there can be a circle of Americans in Washington whick would condone the De Lome insult and split hairs as to the etiquette of the Cuban junta’s feat of war. The American people in thefns2lves and through thetr President, the direct object of the Spanisia slur, have committed ro breach of cti- quette. If a circle exists in Washington which can be so sophisticatzd as to con- done the offense of the late Spanish min- ister on the ground that the sentiments Were not meant to be known, then it is evideat such a circle clearly misrepresents the country, having neither the goodness of the American heart nor the clearness of the American head. If such a circle exists, it is plain that aspersion of th> President and the people might be so much in the or- der of its thought as to pass unnoticed when re-echoed by a foreigner, but this does not constitute it a safe criti¢ of Amer- ican manners, and, though it exercise its fenction on the banks of the Potomac, it has the air of a coterie whose fatherland should be Monaco and whose rendezvous Monte Carlo, —_—_ +++ ____ Rond Laws. From the Charleston News. The bill “to require vehicles traveling on the public highways to go to the right” has been favorably reported to the house. It might be amended with advantage by re- quiring bicycles to go to the left, after the English rule. Drivers of vehicles always sit on the right, and by passing other- ye- hicles on the left, both drivers could watch the wheels that were in most danger of colliding. The bill should be amended ac- cordingly. ———— +2 Found at Last. From the Chicago Tritune, The Ohio man who has discovered an imitation of goid should apply to Senators Lindsay, Chandler, Wolcott, et al. for finan- cial backing. That is just what they are trying to find, ‘Soft Shogs for Tender Feet’ Final Slioe Cults. ve will make @last and determin- ed effort to clear out our stock so as to start ‘fair.'with the coming spring trade.” We’ve cut prices more deeply than ever, and even our famous Ladies’ “Soft Shoes for ten- der feet” have not escaped. Ladies’ Vici Kid and Box Calf Lace and Button — Shoes, __ the newest of styles, every pair hand sewed, re- duced from $3.50 and $4.00 to D200 Men's Patent Leath- er Shoes, Fine Calf and Box Calf, cork -soles and double extension soles, hand sewed, a magnificent line, re- oc from $4.00 and $5.00 to ~O.00 Havenner’s ne 928 F Street N.W. TIC BUILDING. E : 5 8 Ss : : ¢ 8 5 : : g $ . wing to 3 the « . n of things We ¢ x promise yon the prettiest store in the ¢ « City within a few days! Everything for $ ¢_Attists, Architects and Engine a ° 2 ow at ° chmidt, si6 Sth, : bs *The Dranghts: 5 Stationer. ° eeccceee. Burns E Besti “LEP yet lasts tie stand is! We give FULL 220) Mine ton— eliver quick. prices fdr “Dee "Phone Johnson Bros., 1256 F St. Mine 3d and K sts., 13th and Water sts. s.w., 1515 7th st. 14th anéD sts. s.w. ferried ae ( ‘All that any } 2 Pe (C% ‘o 3 2 » | _ Lister | s ( IZ Dentiirice, | ) eal 5¢. bottle. ides ae ae = oe e perfume to ? the breath, M9 >Remsburg & Elliott, ( as ae f STREETS. Oe “Good Things” for sunday Dinner. k TERRAPIN-FRESH FISH i LAMB and) Fresh ILA] CAPONS—Green Peas, String Beans, sun ease place he always. sand 1 Cottage Barhee 818 14th St. _fell-tmw eS Heart Shaped ‘ Creams And yees 0 x ‘for Gt. Valentine’s Day: Ne os et ms send the ¢ Opie Kled in the shape rtainment mol stall indivi . olds, edo oby an arrow se * is is but ene of our Cay. Fus uss Sith aed 0 te e Married Folks Are concerned in this Silver Wedding. ‘Silver Wedding” ts a Whisky whici & *ee 23 yeas has been keeping sickness ont of Washington families! No finer whisky for medicinal purposes is known! ely pure Mqnor—every drep of it mel- lowed by al least six years of time. Unlike t whiskies—its taste is mild and pleas- ant—while the aréma it gives ‘om fs. os fragrant as a rode. “Silver. Wedding” is sold for $5 a galion—$1.25 a bottle wad only at Cramer&Co., °° ioe (Successors to Keyworth & Cramer fel1-3m,28 Sheetz’s Specialties £5 Saturday. Snowdrift . Salted Peanuts. Sotin Molasses Candy. Marshmallows Cream Mint: sire Wintergreen "Creamis . Checolate Mints. . Sheetz, 10th ane Fr. ‘eam Mints and Wintesgreen, Wafers, any coloz, made to order for Tuncheous and par: tle fell-2t 50. PER LB, Picture: Ictures. For wedding and anniversary gifts we show a superb, Hue of French Prints, Water Colors, ete., in exquisite, dainty. gold frames of anique and original de- signs at exceptionally low prices. Veerhoff’s, 1217 F. per box per box per box een ae ee ar ee . . . . An abro- | rn : : 3 V-A-L-E-N-T=I-N-E-S-. Works of art and beauty from Raphael Tuck. Prices grad- ually rise from 2c to $2, the higher priced being “bargains” because Fe ee a ad -Y sold at the Palais Royal's usual small margin of profit. unch. ©7 Armour's “Vigoral”” and other Perfumed with Prof. Myer's noted Extracts are simply delicous —een cts, Tomor 5 you know how to prepare them. The SES ee ee | complimentary lunch bere tomorrow, See re een One ee Sem SLABS | with Information given, will be con- 15e and Ze. vincing. Toilet Dept. . Fourth foor. Tonight O>The Columbia Theater is to be Palais Royal. -Palais Royal. | Sunday Dress Needs : At THE PALAIS ROYAL: HE correct Gloves for ladies and gentlemen at special prices | j Se ee OOO EO HOE tomorrow. i Ne Oe te Es a $1.50 instead of $2 for the Ladies’ 2-clasp “Mon- arch” Kid Gloves—the fashionable English Walking Gloves Se with one with pique stitching. And $1.50 for the .“Marlborough,” clasp hidden under large pearl button. For the men are the cor- POE FOOD OO PO HO OHS rect Gray Castor Beaver Gloves at $1.35 instead of $1.50. Sunday Ribbons. Wide sashes for the waist and narrow widths for the neck are here with the notable addition of hand- Sunday Veils. All the new styles are here from 19¢ to $1.50 yard. The following are eepecial’? for tomorrow only: i yard for chotee of the new 50c Veils: ff ELAS ee: 35c teen styles in plain and dotted u [SF These are the latest of the fashionable ad- | Look for them on counter near mirror, left of jenets to a woman's cosium:. Palais Royal quo- | St. entrance. ew ¥ tations are to Le considerably Iess than Sunday, Umbrellas. An Umbrella or a Mackintosh are often needed. Seldom such an op- portunity for advantageous buying for Plain © lor Moire Sashes; $4.25 for those of Black Satin; $5 for the Baya- dere and Roman Stripe Sashis. They measure 3's to 4 yards, GF Phe fringe on these Sashes is band made. representing more than a day's labor of an expert. : . as now—tomorrow. ro ‘hoice eadies® Mackin- Oe and GSe for the Neck Pieces, 14 | $6.9. eS as ¢ a inches wide, with fringe more or throughout, tailors’ hoa perfeet sper Misses’ sizes for « of the man. less elaborate. Being 144 yards long, they can be used twice around the neck and tied in four-in- hand knot; or on md and made into a bow. The styles range from the brilliant multi-color Bayadere stripe to those of pure white, with deli cate black threads forming lines. art. tomorrow for the Palais F rince of W: and pearl handles for ladies ivory Other Neck Pieces. The above mentioned are to be found in the Ribbon Department. Those below are in the Neckwear § | Department proper. @he rivalry be- tween the “buyers” of these two stores creates littlest possible pri dof $1.48 for Carria: fal prices for all the ne Shades, rivals Sunday Hosiery. The new Plaid and Fast Black Stockings are here up to $1.50 a pair. “Special” tomorrow are: pair for the Ladies’ New 2 19 C eosin and light weighte extra Jong, with elastic rubber tops. double, the becks are Ligh spliced. * Pompadour Ituches of Black k, with satin edges andr The woles are to $1.98 instead of $1 to $2.50 Fronts and Bows of silks, in de 89c trimmed with laces and ribbons in typically 4 B5c Pat fer me nex ors, French styles. etek Plaid Stockings for ladies and children, Note the overplaid formed of silk stripes. New Handkerchiefs. Sunday Hints. .Here are materials that can be easily adjusted to a dress already Seventy-two different styles among the recently received importation of 25c Handkerchiefs. tomorrow for these and a 1 made, creating an appearance oi 22C cniets previously in stock. j Sunday-| -like newness. price being less a consideration than the sterling re and artistic b ty of the new Handker- 48 yard fi neh Silk Monsselaine. Half yard enough ¢ $1.50 instead ot with velvet and lac a dress front. chiefs. See them. for Men's S0c Feur-in-hand and Knot instead of $3.98 yard—becanse the tm- 19¢ Searfs.»-And 1c for 25e Searfs.. $1.98 perter has closed out bis overstock special tables tomorrow rear door of G st. of 224nch A ion-plaited Chiffon, with silk trance: Halt yard will make a bewitch (See above for Veils.) drexs front, The New °98 Shirt Waists. HE Palais Royal is first with a complete collection of 1898 Wash Shirt Waists. The grand exhibition tomorrow will be instructive — an object lesson in new materials, the new designs and colors, the new sleeves, fronts and collars, etc. The prices, 75¢ to $2.48, shall be made less for the day—with a special 10 per cent discount. Select the waists you fancy, claim and get one-tenth deducted from price marked on each. Sunday Jewelry. ° le agents for “Shelline” and Tortoise Brand” Jewelry—the only imitation of real shell that will not split or warp. n for the Hairpins to $2.98 h for 2SC Satis wha Handeaux, with diamond. set. tings, Wholesale quavtities—bewildering variet; DRE 204 $1.39 for importers? sample pleces of Best French Jewehy, made of sterling silver and rolled in solid geld; set with marvelous imitation of precious stones. — Brooches, lace pins, hat pins, etc. Some form ecowas and coronets, others Im wreaths and sunbursts are resplendently beautiful. ‘They are worth up to $5 apiece. In two lots at 98e and $1.39 for cholce. wv Cameo, Enamel and 9% to $3.98 fer the Jewel Belt Buckles. These are all Lest ix-perted goods at just half jewelers’ prices. ABc {0 3-98 for the New Jeweled Belts. The varlety now here is Targer, and better than ever, those at $1 to $5 being remarkably beautifal and “bargains” at the prices. As much may be said of the chatelaines to match. AGc 10, 28 fF the latest Purees—those of chain im rolled gold, with a monster jewel, forming the lock to the gate-dlike fastening. Underwear. End-of-the-week prices for broken lots of best Sunday garments. 62¢ for choice of 15 styles Gowns, 6 stylos Skirts, 19 styles Corset Covers, Drawers and Chemises, all Frepeh effects, with superior luce, embroidery and ribbon trimmings. §2 to $1.98 values—at’G2¢ for choice. Sunday Suit. You can wear a latest London or Paris style Tailor-made Cloth Cos- tume on Sunday, though you may not have one when you ‘read this. snd $1 for the Black and Navy $12.98 Cheviot Cloth Suits, with new-cut skirt and correctly short Jacket, which is sti lined. ¢ for the new plain ‘Tailor-made -Cloth $4.9: effect Dress Skirts... .$7.48 for those in apron .$7.98 for those tucked in Bayadere style. Winter Garments. The few remaining winter Suits, Wraps, etc., ought to go tomorrow —at such prices as these: for the $10.98 Cloth Suits... .$6.98 for AN this sea- $4.25 tne S12 ‘to $15 Suits son's latest winter styles. for the $25 Opera Capes of velvet and bro- caded ailk, with white swansdown trimming. Only two. of them—hence the greatly reduced price. $3.69 i025 208 $0.75 for Ladies: Jackets, sold ‘Sheretofore at $7.50 to §20....$2.98, $4.98 aud $6.98 for the Misses’ Jackets—in sizes 6 to 15 sears. Were §5 to $15. (See above for Jewelry.) W The best at the low price at Beveridge’s Those Who Entertain} —will find in our store all the ACCESSORIES FOR THE est designs in Cut Glassware, sterling — silver id Glassware Sterling Silver Ware—and_ Rich!y Decorated China, comprising Plates, Fish Sets, Game Sct, ete. Special attention is called to our complete stock of Tea Kettles, Coffee Urns, Can- delabra and Chafing Dishes, of all sizes. rich, heavily plain and mounted— oetorepnsoestententonte toecon a a es % POLLO L LLL EAA Silver Forks and $1 per ounce up. Sterling Spoons, Sterling Silver Handle Knives, $14 doz. up. Bs Pearl Handle Knives,$10 doz.up wv: Beveridge, 1215 F St. & 1214GSt. = = Dulin and Martin, Managers. retetehnthtetetntenntntntnteanns 2k Chocolate Day Saturday. 25° 921 F St. and Gill S, 1223 Pa. Ave. each fMAVER: | Seete aed 929 F St. NW. ato February 11 rene Bargain Whirl > secreted ae a a as a em :In Hosiery. iy - os ing viet in this > ¢ . ed res virtue in > Every bit of hosiery > ou can bank on to be Seegeete * y “bargain goods if they are gving ac bare 10° IQA" 1214" ria 25° 1214" An Underwear Flyer. Ces VEST rr 25° LmayerBrostcal : 937-939 F St. 200000000000000000 soot see FAST THAT SPeseedente CHILDREN’S WOOL. 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