Evening Star Newspaper, February 23, 1898, Page 6

6 THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. WEDNESDAY.......February 23, 1898. CROSBY S. NOYES... . THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circulation more than the combined cir- culation of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertisiag Medium ft has no competitor. (Im order to aveid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE id mot be addressed 1 connected with the te THE STAR, or to Rusiness Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpose. Faith in the President. General Harrison at Chicago, and Senator Davis at Detroit, sp-ke words of good coun- sel yesterday in support of the President at this important stage of our relations with Spain. Both deliverances are entitled to great weight. The one man has filled the office of President, and during his term dealt most successfully with foreign affairs of difficulty, while the other man presides over the Senate committee on foreign rela- tions, and by reason of his position is fa- miliar with the whole Cuban question. Both, moreover, are bellevers in a firm American policy, and if the circumstances warrant may be expected to stand among the foremost in advocacy of whatever may be necessary to assert the national will and right. Fortunately for the country, the re- sponses generally are in this key. The gravity of the situation is thoroughly ap- preciated. The spirit aroused is truly na- tional in its scope. The cause ts the coun- try’s cause, and the President stands for the country. There is faith in both his promises and his patriotism, and in his ability to deal with matters in the right way. Things are to be viewed and judged in the light that now beats on them. One may hold to the opinion that intervention in the case of Cuba ought to have taken place long ago and at the same time be able to concede that at this moment a greater question has arisen. That Spain has outraged humanity in her treatment of Cuba fs clear. We have now to discover whether in the destruction of the Maine there is proof that she has directly out- raged the United States. That, for the mo- ment, is the overshadowing question, and takes precedence of all others. And if the country is sustained by con- fidence In the President, he in turn is cer- tain to be benefited by assurances of the fact. He will be all the fairer and firmer for knowing that he has the whole people behind him, and that they are awaiting de- velopments without unreasoning passion or divisions. His responsibility is very great; but his experience in war no less than in peace gives him insight into the manage- ment of big affairs, and justifies the feeling that he wal successfully meet the present emergency. + ___ Mr. ‘Turbulent” Countrymen The American people are today con- nted with a serious crisis in their na- ional affairs. An appalling disaster, with the mest sinister associations, has come upon them and all conditions ar> ripe for an outbreak of Intense patriotism, leading perhaps, to a rupture of the present peace- ful relations with Spain. Th> circum- ances favor turbulence as on few occa- siens in the history of any aggregation of civilized people. Yet in the midst of such yards deilcat=ly dangerous possibilities these peo- ple have maintained an attitude of dig- nified patience with the orderly methods ure. and have given every evi- confidence in the established agen- s of government. The spectacle they pre- sent is worthy of the most sincer> coi nendation, and Mr. Thomas F. Bayard, fermerly ambassador to Great Britain, is earnestly re of the to exci the mm-nded to observe the state country in view of the provocations ement and ponder then deeply upon he words August 2 uttered at Boston, England, as follows: President stands in the midst of a ‘onfident and oftentimes vio- » men who desir> to have their 2 1 who need their way fre- quently obstructea, and I tell you plainly it takes a real man to govern the people of the United States.” This uncalied-for siur upon his own peo- ple eaused Mr. Bayard to lose so much prestige at home that he came close to lesing his official head as well. Even his dear English friends g2ntly condemned his “indiscretion.” The American people n2ced Re autocrat to govern them, as passing events prove. They have obeyed the voice of reason and are patiently, grimly await- ing developments with a stern determina- tion to abide by the results of the pending inqviry whatever may be the nature of its disclosures. +> _ Reginald Fendall. Mr. Reginald Fendall, whose death oc- curred suddenly in New York last night, Was one of the capital's mest valued cit!- zens, and his loss in the prime of life will be iy deplored by his large circle of friends and associates. He was actively interested In publfe affairs and his services at the head of an organization of citizens scme years ago materially aided in th: con- stmmation of certain plans for the better- ment of the capital He was deeply con- cerned in charttable endeavors and his per- snal contributions and efforts to relieve the condition of the poor will always be gratefully recalled. Mr. Fendall was a loyal and earnest Washingtonian in every rela- Uon to the municipality, and the whole elty regrets his untimely death most keenly. — The practically unenimo: Mate yesterday pas: for vote by which ed the bill pro- two additional artillery regi- significant of the state of feeling the Capitol. The increase provided is large, nor are the provisions at all sen- ional. The army ts not big enqugh, in to man the new fortifications that been provided in receat years. The case is analogous to that of the navy. In the latter case great battle-ships have been provided by thz government but there ere not enough docking facilities to accommo- fate them. The naval equipment has not been developed harmoniously. The mill- tary branch of the national defenses has giown in @ one-sided fashion. ee ___ Mr. Debs insists on being oblivious to the fact that there are other disturbances on foot which are further under way and of more importance than that which he is creating. —~++e—___ Anti-Annexation Overconfidence. The length of the debate on the annexa- tion treaty leads some of the opponents of the measure to the belief that it cannot be ratified. The more extreme of these now ge even further than this, and declare that the “Hawaiian job,"" as they are pleased to characterize the annexation proposition, is dead. The treaty, it may be stated, is in the hands of men who are not only sincere ad- vecates of it, but are good parliamentary managers as well. They have canvassed the situation and know their ground. They have never underrated the opposition. They have been going slow, because, as they were frank enough to concede, that course seemed advisable. They have their plans sil matured, but of course are keeping their own counsel. But even should the treaty fail, annexa- tion by resolution will still be on the cards as the step then to be taken. And that step will be taken If necessary. If taken it will certainty succeed. Both houses of Congress will show a substantial majority for annexation. So that those who are now rejoicing in the belief that the “job” is dead have nothing to warrant their “‘pre- viousness.” The real strength of the annexation prop- osition is shown by the fact that it out- lived four years of Clevelandism, and has among its supporters today some of the most eminent democrats in the country. Two republican administrations have in- dorsed it. General Harrison did not give his assent to the proposition when it was first brought forward any more promptly than Mr. McKinley did at the end of five years. It is thoroughly understood. It cannot be killed by calling it names. If it were a “job” in the meaning of those who apply that word to it, no power could save it. It lacks every characterization of a “job.” It is indorsed by men of the highest per- sonal credit in and out of Congress, not upcn somebody's representations, but upon upon merit alone, and will win upon its merit. ——>+e—____ The End of Autonomy. General Lee at Havana has reported to the State Department, it is said, that au- tonomy is a failure in Cuba, giving his rea- sons for 20 believing. If this be true Gen- eral Lee has merely written the final chap- ter and the official epilogue of the pacifica- tion scheme by compromise. The people of this country have long ago come to the conclusion that no success could be ex- pected of the autonomy plan. The rejec- tion of the project by the great bulk of the irsurgents definitely determined its fate adversely. The rendering of the verdict by an Impartial observer was merely a matter of time. It has now come and it cannot be overlooked. Spain has proved her inability to subdue the :nsurgents by force of arms. The proposal of autonomy was in itself a confession that campaigning in the field couid not be relied upon to bring peace to the island and the proffer of the so-called system of autonomy was the next effort to save the colony. In his annual meesage to Congress Presi- dent McKinley urged that Spain be given a chance to prove her sincerity and the effi- cacy of her endeavors to subdue the ineur- gents by compromise with them. Since then every happening has tended to show that Spain has tried her chance and failed. The letter from De Lome to Canelejas bore strong evidence to prove that the autonomy Proposition was never intended seriously by Spain, but, coupled with the proposal for a ccmmercial treaty, was devised as a part of the “propaganda” to becloud official and Public sentiment in this country. Now comes the final report from the chief Amer- ican diplomatic officer in Cuba formally writing down the utter failure of the pro- ject. It can now be said without fear of dispute that the autonomy project has run its course. ——__+ +e ____ Dangers of Pneumatic Letter Delivery By some thus far unaccountable accident two of the great carriers in one of New York’s new pneumatic letter tubes became blocked yesterday in transit and about a thousand letters were ground into bits, to- gether with the carriers. This indicates that the pneumatic system of mail deliv- eries is not yet so perfect that it can be re- lied upon absolutely for the business of great cities, where the amount of mail matter is immense. The destruction of a thousand letters is a serious calamity to any business community. No more embar- rassing disasters occur than the burning or wreck of mail cars on the railroads, involv- ing the loss of sacks of mail matter, some- times containing articles of value and even money itself. Now to such a danger is to be added that of the destruction of letters in the ordinary course of transit from sta- tion to station within the city limits. The process of utilizing compressed air for such transportation evidently stands in need of material improvement. ———_~+ eo ____ Governmental Precuutious. It is to be noted that the contract be- tween the government and the wrecking ccmpany that has engaged to save all that is possible of the Maine contains a clause that gives to the government the right to abrogate the contract at a moment's notice. This is no more than prudent, and it is well to face the fact bluntly. The inquiry now progressing in Havana harbor cor- tains the gravest possibilities of war. That fact is admitted cn all sides, and recog- nized by officials as well as citizens. It would be unwise for the government to contract for a work that might be inter- rupted at any time by the «iisclosure of unmistakable evidence of such causes of the disaster to the battie-ship as would necessitate radical action. It is prudent, of course, for the government to minimize the Mxelihood of war by giving pacific inter- pretations to posstbly warlike precautions. The best policy at present is for the admin- istration to avoid causing any urdue ex- citement, and hence the explanations given of the meaning of certain maneuvers are to be expected to be couched in reassuring terms. _ —\~t+ee—___ One of the descriptions of the Viscaya’s commanding officer refers to him as a man with “a fighting chin.” The “fighting chin” has been a conspicuous characteristic of several Spanish officials in Cuba. ———\>+e—____ If the worst comes, Senor de Lome will probably see to it that New York 1s not bombarded until after the sale of his house- hold effects has occurred, —+eo—____ In a recent tilt, Senator Hoar showed de- cided ingenuity as a cross-examiner. He ought to be very much in demand in con- nection with investigations. ———_+ es ___ It is not to be assumed that the Vizcaya’s objection to being protected was due to any of those old time stories about the New York police. ——_~+ es_____ A Bureau of Electricity. Chicago is seriously considering the ad- visability. of estatlishing a department of electricity, to take charge of all mat- ters pertaining to the maintenance of elec- trical apparatus used by the city govern- ment. The need of such direct and ex- Fert supervision as a bureau of this kind could give to the subject is to be inferred from the statistics of the electrical appara- tus in use by that municipality. There are mew about 1,248 fire alarm boxes, 1,204 po- lice boxes, 2,700 miles of overhead and 860 miles of underground wire, a municipal lighting system, including 1,460 arc lamps and three large generating plants. This is in addition to the enormous number of electrical devices for private purposes in various parts of the city that are con- stantly subject to municipal inspection and control. The responsibilities attending the maintenance by each city department of its own electrical plant have grown so onerous that the proposal of a new organi- zation to concentrate all these duties is welcomed. This seems to be a sensible move and one that every enterprising mu- nicipality ought to adopt. The tendency teward specialism is sufficiently marked to warrant its recognition in this fleld as fully as in any other. The problem will grow instead of diminishing. The difficulty of conducting electricity safely through the streets of a city is multiplying in a geomet- rieal ratio, each addition to the number of conductors bringing new embarrassing pos- sibilities. The danger of electrolysis con- fronts every city to a greater or less de- gree and until the entire field of electrical control is covered by the municipality and the regulations end laws are enforced by @ staff of specially trained men there will be unending trouble. Washington seeks to become a model municipality through the adoption of the most advanced and approved ideas in city government. It has made a start in the direction of electrical consolidation by placing the fire and po- Mee box system under a single head, but there gre maay other features of the elec- tical appliances pertaining to the-city that might properly be considered as subject to similar treatment. The proposition is well worth local consideration. —_s+e—__—_ M. Zola will remember that he very fre- quently refrained from making his realistic stories come out right in the last chapter. ——ree—_—_. Under all the circumstances it would be unreasonable for Captain Eulate of the Vis- caya to expect to be the center of as much enthusiesm as the Duke of Veragua was. ——_++e—____ SHOOTING STARS. A Close Observer. “That investigation at Paris was simply dreadful,” remarked Miss Dolly Cumrox. “Yes,” replied her mother; “but I am glad to observe one thing. They at least had the politeness to refrain from making some of their remarks in plain English.” The Lucky Canine. He said she was fickle. "Twas very unjust. Retract the assertion he certainly must, When he thinks how, for years with affec- tionate eyes, She has gazed on that dog whom the neigh- bors despise. Left Behind. “I have a good mind to renew my efforts to annoy people who publish cartoons!” ex- claimed the ambitious legislator. “What's the trouble now?” inquired his colleague. “They're showing partiality. It has been at least two weeks since any of them have promulgated my portrait.” A Prudent Reluctance. “We must admit,” said the business-like attache of the Chinese government, “that we have not been prompt or good-natured about the payment of this indemnity to “Prompt or amiable!” echoed the emper- or. “What do you wish to do—encourage some other government to undertake the same kind of an investment?’ Varying Ctreumrtances. “You should learn to meet misfortune with a smiling face,” said the off-hand philosopher. - “Of course,” answered Willie Wishing- ton; “that’s easily said, and, as a rule, Practicable. But when your misfortune happens to be a prescription for quinine, it isn’t so easy.”* Heman Nature. "Tain’t the loudest talkin’ As makes the warmest fight; *Tain’t the fierest gesture As aims a blow jes’ right. A feller is most likely Some damage fur to do When he ain’t a-sayin’ nothin’, "Cause he’s mad clear through! ’Tain't the one that’s cheerin’ The others fur to go That's likeliest to hurry ‘To exterminate a foe. It's the person who in silence Picks the course that he'll pursue— Who ain't a sayin’ nothin’, "Cause he’s mad clear through! —> + e—____ Pacificate or Evacuate. From the Providence Journal, The nation is not in pertl, it can defy Spain by sea or land, can meet all her at- tacks either ef treachery or of open as- sault. It is only necessary to be prepared for vengeance, not for stress of war. No one will reaiize this better than the gov- ernment of the little king’s mother and the Spanish oflictals are hastening to assure us of their innocence and abhorrence of sucn calamities. The vessel does not lie so deep that she cannot be thoroughly examined by divers and the truth can thus be known. Public opinion will now he crystalized against Spanish rvle in Cuba more than ever and will insist emphatically that be- fore the rainy ssason begins in May the islands must be pacified or evacuated. There is no other alternative. —————+eo—____ A Klondike Object Lesson. From the Lewiston (Me.) Journal. A Sullivan man whose young son had had symptoms of Klondike fever offered him the necessary thousand with which to start if he could transport 2,000 pounds of paving blocks overland to Hardwood Hill on the airline road, between February 18 and March 30, without the aid of horses, giving him the privilege of all the hand sleds he desired and three square meals, state-of- Maine and woman-cooked, every day. The young man looked at the blocks, then to the east, shook his head and decided to go to school. —_—>+e_ Goverument Ownership of Railways. From the New York World By an overwhelming majority the people of the Helvetian republic have sustained the measure passed in council last October for the purchase of the railway system by the state. It is frequently remarked that ownership of railways by the government is a mon- arehical idea and does not comport with government by the people. This successful working of the plan in the French republic and its adoption by the Swiss republic, however, are significant facts. At any rate, there was no such danger involved in our own government becoming the temporary owner of the Kansas Pacific lines as to warrant Attorney General Griggs and his colleagues in sacrificing six and a half millions of the people’s hard- earned money to the Union Pacific syndi- cate of bankers. ——+o—_____ Iuterference Justifie From the Londor Spectator. The only hope is in the United States sternly declaring that the Spanish troops must leave the island, and that then the Cubans must be allowed to settle their own fate, and to decide whether they will have autonomy or independence. That the United States would be morally justified in saying that the war must now end, and Cuba be given peace, we do not doubt for a moment. —__++ «+ —____ An Eaglish View. From the London Mail. Senor de Lome’s retirement from Wash- ington was, of course, inevitable, after he had admitted the authorship of ‘the letter ‘Whether the story will fart : ity an- other question. significant Spain he Clydebank ship! to is pressing complete her tr Should war break out between Spain and the United States, victory would of course ultimately go to and larger country. But Spain could do a lot of damage before giving in. ——_~+e—____ The Result of London Airs. From the Richmond Times. i a fog eve Fesult of ‘London —.__ Stamina Tells. From the Chicago Tribune. Uncle Sam may not spar as.scientifically as some others, but he always comes out strong in the mix-up. _ —_>+o—__— m Incidental Result. From the Philadelphia Ledger. The Zola trial will not be without Greater New York has now, but this is just the airs. An awful drop in, boys’ suits, &c. Not a single boys’ or child's suit in the boi is excepted from the tettitile cut we've made in the prices of all the boys’ clothing. °:And the re- ductions which’: others have made and which they'd have you think are severe—do- not comnare with ours... With every sate we're giving you the privilege of easy pay- ments, and for this accommo- dation we do not ask you a penny. —for suits which $ 1 4 sold ur to $5. A lot of navy blue and fancy mixed all-wool reefer suits—some trimmed with wide Hercules brafd--all tarte- falty braid trimmed—suits which sold Bp to $5—go at $1.49, Biggest valne of your life. $D-98 for boys’ suits which sold up to $8. 4 Lot of boys’ sailor blouse suits; some black, with red braid ard black braid: some red ones trimmed with black braid; collars trimmed with wide Her- cules braid. Your choice of the lot—and mot any of them sold for less than $5, and many not les: thar: $8—for $2.98. $6 reefers, $2.98 Choice of boys’ Worombo chinchilla or plain kersey reefers, with velvet or wide collars—plaid lned—which sold for $6—for $2.98. Boys’ blouses, 25c Lot of boys’ -plain Mnen and fancy Percale blouse waists, which have never before been sold under 50c.; will be of- fered tomorrow for 25c. each. Hecht&Company 515 Seventh St. “LEE” COAL! a. glorious. mine ‘a -gloriogs coal! Repu- —— tation counts for more’ than price in —— buying Coal, for the cheaper ft is the you are fooled. Full dollar’ — for every dollar you pay! "Phone — — 72. — Johnson Bros., 1206 F St. ‘34 and K sts., 13th and Water sts. sw., 1515 7th st. 14th anc D ste. s.w. fe23-164 en cs aa ta ae {Am Pretty ? This is the question every woman should ask herself. He hes Am I mare — worth == If you are not, then use Almond and Glycgrine Cream. Price, 25c, vet. It’s a grand comptexion beantifier! OGRAT'S, Bs fe23-200 < ore wv wy wy wows —fine “sea food’’ Wines! » They act as a 4relish and appetizer! Grand To-Kalon “Reia- ing’ ‘Santerne’’ White Wines for 40c. qt.; $4 case of 12 cts. Mall or ‘phone 998 your TO-KALON WINE CO., 614 14TH ST. ‘Phone fe23-20d 3 0 LONNIE III, HE Your gain this time, sure. Of Interest TO MEN. $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5 $5. $5 $5 $5 TOPHAMS DOUBLE, STORE, 1231 and 1233 Pa. Ave. It = & & i i There’s been lots of talk of late about cheap leather goods, but we are now prepared to “check- mate” all previous moves in this direction. You probably never saw such a Case as this for so little money. A sole leather Suit Case Of genuine russet, cowhide leather, witn heavy, solid leather corners, steel frame, polished brass lock, eatehes and ‘trimmings; cloth Mned; with straps; all this, one now, even if your needs for the future. FACTORY, 1218-20 E STREET. Fresh EGGS *** And POULTRY—FISH of all kinds—and fine **°*SALT WATER OYSTERS—are some of our 22% Lenton “gpecials.” We guarantee everything ***to be fresh and satisfactory. It not—we'll 2° gladly return the mon: . just ey. EF Mall aad teléphoue orders are filled wbuiptly as though deltvered -” as carefully and Home Market* G. Jerman & Son. | | | m in person. LTetephone 2196. S.E. cor. ith and I sts. Dim fe23-w,f,m-16 FROM BABY *,, TO GRANDFATHER —— You ought to have a “Photo of every one at —— home. “And made NOW to have those photos none. Babies won't 5S children grow to be ‘gitis"tcbefore parents realize —= “wwe will | that’ will pleasg Wt Sir Beer Se ? ARTISTIC PHOTOGR4&PERR: fe28-164 eid to LAMESOL OIN'FM! . It gives ‘elcome reliotand never falle to cons even the most agergrated cases. Oaly 2c. as : 7 Ladies who want 2 beantiful skin should Rever without BRIGHTWELL'S COM- ¥ PLEKION CREAM. 2c. a q = Evans’ Drug Conn. ave. and 8 ot. end $1.40 Never Did — Better Service etree eT he Se fal * It’s an investment that a great many careful plese Teague” tee haan seautse barghice indesd. e7 1 40, are ogee nee a ee ee . Wm. OYSTER, a Woodward roth, 11th and “oa Loth rop, F Sts. N. W. f Onur business hours from now on are 8 am. to 6 p.m. , The Store is Spring Donning Its Attire. ° The counters and shelves are laden with rich beauty and newness. Each day unfolds some new form of prettiness. The rich colored and black Wool Dress Stuffs, the peerles French Organdies and Mousselines, the Dimities, Ginghams and the like; the direct importations from St. Gall_and Paris of Real Laces, Tulles, Grenadines, Bobbinettes, Silks, Muslins, Silk and Linons, &c., for Spring and Summer Gowns; the dainty Embroideries and Trimmings; the new Parasols for street and carriage use; the Paris, London and Berlin Novelties in Little Children’s Outfit- tings and Women’s French Lingerie, Paris Corsets and Silk Petticoats— all are ready—bright and attractive in their many novel and unique forms of prettiness. Many are enjoying a “first view” now. New Patriotic Wedgewood. Wedgewood’s Famous Jasper Ware is now produced with cameos of Washington, Franklin, La Fayette, etc., in new and artistic effects. ‘The attention of those wanting the latest effects in this beautiful Jasper Ware for souvenirs or for presents is called to our present stock, including many odd and unique pieces, which we are selling at very reasonable prices, ranging from 75c. to $5.00 Each. Fifth floor. The Latest [Method Of boning or staying a dress is not universally understood. To bring this knowledge within the reach of every one and to plainly demonstrate to you how easily a dress may be made to assume an elegant contour, have secured the services of an expert fitter of bodices who will demonstrate the proper method. She will filustrate with Realite Genuine Whalebone. She will be at our stcre all this week. boned; she will use it for iMlustrating. an example of the best method. You are asked to bring in a waist which you desire You will then gain the work and always have before you At our store all this week. Remember, she illustrates with Realite Genuine Whalebone. Demonstrator—first flocr. Tomorrow, 24-In. Plain Black Foulard For Waists, Linings, &c., 50c. the Yard, First floor. Boys’ Waists and Suits At Special Prices. Unlaundered Stitrt Waists of fine Percale, made Il collar or simply a neckband. Sizes fs 7'to 14 years. Extra good quality’ for 50¢. Percale and Lawn Blonses, ruffed or plain, stylish patterns. Sizes 3 to 8 years. coc Eac! Fauntleroy Blouses, white India Linon, embroid- ered or trimmed tn col- 750, gsc. and $1.00 ors. Sizes 3 to 8. Each. .. $2.68! “prownle’* Suits, 3 to 9 years, Each... 93-75 Third floor. Sailor Suits, 3 to 8 years. Each... Rich Decorations At Moderate Prices. Bamboo and Bead Portleres, good pat- $5, terns. Each. $2.00 French Sabres for wall decorations. Were $2.00 each. Now Se: $1.00 French Tapestry Mats, fringed. Fach.. 25C- Tapestry Panels, in artistic colorings and good subjects 2x31 nches. “Buches... 1-00 English Figured Dimity for bed- ees et es I) Fine Irish Point Curtains, 3% yards long, 52 inches wide, heavily wrought The “$<.00 best we ever offered at. ~ 35s Denim-covered, Pillows. beavily embrold- $y 9¢ ered. 22x22 inches. Each - Another lot of those popular India Seats, all kinds of wood. Special at $1.00 50-inch Fish Net, heavy signs. Per yard... Second floor. Special Values in B White Enameled Beds. Heavy Iron Beds, best baked enamel, anil brass knobe—a very satisfactory Bed. 3x6%. 4X6, 42634, 4x6, Buch. ..1..-.---. $3.50 Woven Wire Spt in stock or made to = to fit any bet $1.25, $2.25 to $5.00 All-bair Enc! Special values in Curled Hair Mattresses, for double beds, covered with best tickings, made ‘n sections and finished with rolled giltgh safe: $10.00, $12.50 and $13.50 For The Electro Gas Japanese Rugs. The Best Quality. We have made a large purchase of| these. popular Rugs, and can offer them at about 20 per cent less than prevailing prices. 2%x 5-foot 3x G-foot Rugs. Rugs. 4x T-foot Rugs. 6x 9-foot Rugs. 9x12-foot Rugs. 10x14-foot Rugs. 12x15-foot Rugs. $16.50 pivecial values in All-wool Reversible Smyrna 26x54-inch. Each... . $1.50 20x60-ineh. Each... . $1.85 36x72-inch. Each... . $2.50 Third floor. New Baskets. Our Basket Department is com- plete with a great variety of Fancy Baskets and with strong, practical kinds of Clothes, Market and Laun- dry Baskets and Hampers. Nowhere can you find same qualities for so lit- tle money. Our line of Scrap Bas- kets is unusually complete. Square Covered Wooden-bottom Hampers. $1.25 Small Covered Market Baskets........... 15¢. Oval Clothes Baskets... 39¢- Round Covered Hampers... 75¢- German Scrap Baskets. . 25c. Office Scrap Baskets........... 25¢. New Dog Baskets........ .. $1.50 New Fancy Infants’ Baskets... $1.00 Church Collection Baskets. 5c. Infants’ Baskets on Stands. . $1.50 Student Lamp Is made in a design to ccnform with the well-known student lamp berning kerosene oll, but gas is burned Instead of ofl, and a pure, white, steady light is produced with an open gas flame; no chimney, no wick, no cumbersome off burner. to take care of. . It is simple in construction, easy to manage. easy The material from which the gas is produced is contained in a metal cartridge somewhat similar to and about the size of an onlinary water tumbler. This cartridge is placed in the lamp, and when exhausted it is then thrown away and a new one introduced. ‘This avoids all touble or annoyance from dirt or disagreeable cleaning. Full directions accompany each Lamp. ‘These Lamps are on exhibition and sale in our Lamp Department—Fifth floor. A Remedy for Wrinkled Clothing. No novelty introduced for many years has so quickly caught the popular favor as the BELMAR SKIRT and SUIT HOLDER now be- ing demonstrated on our 5th floor. First buyers are already returning for more. The Belmar Holder is equally suitable for men and women. It preserves the “hang” of women’s skirts and you can put eight skirts on one closet rod, thus increasing your closet space. On it you can hang a Man’s Full Suit, and it removes the wrinkles from the bot-- ,tom of trousers, creases them and prevents “bagging” at the knee. Six tion on the 5th floor. Only 25¢. each. Set of 6 for $1.50.‘ > Buy now for next winter. The idea is good when you take in consideration the low prices that we are now selling all winter gar- ments for. All men’s -- boys’ -- and children’s suits--overcoats -- ulsters -- reefers -- and separate pants have been uniformly reduced 3314% from regular prices. Whole stock, remember =-even the staple blues and blacks--not a single stitch of the winter stock is re- served. Eiseman Bros. Cor. 7th and E Sts. N.W 1t NO BRANCH STORE IN WASHINGTON. . The Best at the Lowest Price at Beveridge’s. Filtered Water Is the Only Kind It’s Safe to Drink. Some folks think that a filter is needed only when water is muddy. This is a great mis- take. Disease-breeding germs are just as liable to lurk in the water we drink, when it is com- paratively clear, as when muddy. C7 THE “CRYSTAL FOUNTAIN FILTER has no equal. It supplies a continuons flow of water, pure and clear as crystel. Capacity from 25 to 1,500 gallors daily. Price, nickel $6 up. plated .... Prepare For Lent. We have TIN FISH BOILERS, Fish Sts, Fish Plates, Fish Forks, ete., ete. Chafing Dishes at $2, $3, $4, $5 and up. 1 special lot 1847 ROGERS’ OYSTER FORKS. fancy patterns, $2 dex. Regular stock OYSTEK FORKS, plain patterns, at $2 doz. SECTIONAL PLATE OYSTER FORKS, extra heavily plated on part exposed to wear, and therefore equal to triple plate, famey patterns, new designs, $2.75 dozen. w. Beveridge, POTTERY, PORCELAIN, GLASS, Ete., 1215 F St. & 1214G St. Dulin & Martin, Managers. it Lansburgh & Br Opening of New Black Dress Fabrics of Our Own Importation. These goods are very FINE QUALITY, in’UNIQUE, ELITE, REFINED and_ stylish designs. Made of the very best WOOL MO- HAIR and SILK, and the dye is the very best known and FINISH SUPERB. = Black Fine All-wool and MO- HAIR GRANITE CLOTHS, in five NEW designs. 45-INS.—$1.00 per yd. Black Fine All-wool and SILK FRIEZE, very ELITE and neat design. 43 INS—$1.00.. Fine All-wool and Silk, tery stylish and un’ -e effect. 43 INS—$I 3. MOHAIR CREPONS, very NEW designs, med- ium weight, makes a hand- some ski 43 INS—$1.50. FINE MOHARANE JACQUARDS, in ter handsome designs 45 INS—$1.5 MOHARANE BRO- CADE, in very neat de- signs, fine qualit, LATEST NOV BAYADERE 2 oy five designs, entirely NEW. 45-INS.— 5.00 per yd. Black FINE MOHAIR CRE- PON, in seven designs. There is nothing newer and will make a very handsome skirt or suit. 43 INS—§2.00 a yd. Please see our Black and Mourning Goods Window. LansburghaBro. 420 to 426 7th St. N.W. Great Reduction In Hair. formerty stots, Black Black Black Black