Evening Star Newspaper, March 7, 1898, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1898-14 PAGES. Furnishings. March 7th, 1898. Spring-weight Underwear —For the men. The season when colds run rampant from too big changes in the underwear is ap- proaching. “Penny wise and pound toolish” are those who jump from thick to thin in underclothing. Bet- ter make the step between with some of these medium-weight goods: —FOR 50 CENTS. Nicely made Fawn bs Merino Underwe: Finished far bet! than its price. Shirts, sizes 34 to Drawers, sizes 28 to 50. 50 cents ear garment. —FOR $1 EACH. A special line of Drawers and Shirts for stout men—short legs and arms. Made of elegant natural R $1.25 EACH. Fine Australian Underwear—natural and white. All sizes. nd the Famous DR. JAEGER UN- YEAR for spring wear. The by- lerwear. We're Dis- trict agents for this entire line for men, women and children, 15c. Linen Collars ++ -10¢. 4-ply Cuffs. . Coe oe W.H. McKnew, 933 Pa. Av. mnt-w0d « RIGHT! 4 It doesn’t make a bit of jy 4 difference to us whether your }¢ payments are made weekly or 4 " monthly—we are in no hurry /" 4 for the money. Get all the i ¢} furniture and carpets that are Mi p« needed to make the house }, $4 cozy and comfortable— 4 4 ¢ i YOUR 6 i GREDIT r 4° ss goomps M If you need a Baby Car- i }4 Tage—it's HERE —waiting 9) } for you. The new Spring 53 jg Styles have just arrived. Any 4, = price you can think of you'll 4 find that it is positive econ- )4 omy to buy here on credit. M4 > Carpets made, laid and lined free—no charge-for waste in M i matching figure: + M ees Ld . , Grogan’s }. Mammoth Credit House,’ rf 4 He 817-819-821-823 7TH ST. N.W., MM rs Bet. H and I sts. ( Sor ee ee Economical DENTISTRY. Our dental equipment ts complete. We have every mechanical facility that moderu mvention can devise. We use the best materials that money can buy. Our fou~ branches are directed by secl- entific experts. Every waste that can be saved through system, method and Jarge practice is saved. All these things ar2 responsible for our fine dentistry and moderate prices. Painless Extracting with our No. 7, Boe. U.S. Dental Ass'n, COR. ifff AND D STS. N.W. Open Sundays, 10 to 1 o'clock. fe22-cott Cece ceccccccccccee ‘Speak Quick —it 25; you wish one of these Elegant Heating Stoves we're offering for Ht come in handy when fee warm for the fur- ne —and yet too Saf2 $1.25 at all. Ouly... Small Gas Stoves, 75c. . °° * —tor heating bot water—they're very * °° bandy! s Gas Appliance . ° eS . . . . . . . Exchange,: 1424 New York Ave. re eee ce . . . . . * eeeccccoce beetroot elena Hoeke’s Specials==! This is to be a week of’em. Somethingnew every day. Little talks ==but big values. 5-piece Parlor Suite, mahoganized frame, up- eeSeeseateegeegentonde sSorcoeseeseesessetongoes sete deteinteteletet holstered. in handsome brocatelle. Worth $40— Special z price, ° = The Chamber Suite items published Satur- day hold-good yet. Bargain times these— genuine, honest _ bar- gains. HOEKE, Furniture, Carpets, Draperies, Pa. Ave. and 8th St. DPODaecrerererardradeatred dondortoctecensenten Opinion of Bill to Reincorporate Bal- timore and Ohio Railroad. VIEWS OF MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE Discussion of the Effects of the Proposed Legislation. — THE OUTSTANDING BONDS The impression is general in railroad and financial circles that the introduction of the bill In the Maryland legislature for the re- incorporation of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company is a practical declara- tion of war between Messrs. Speyer & Co. and their associates on the one hand, and J. P. Morgan & Co. of New York and the Baltimore reorganization committee on the other. It is certain that one of the re- ceivers, Mr. John K. Cowen, is heartily in sympathy with Speyer & Co., and it js be- lieved that Mr. Oscar G. Murray, the other receiver, also favors them. The position of the latter is, however, somewhat in doubt. owing to the anticipation, it is said, that should Messrs. Morgan & Co. reor- ganize the road, Mr. Murray will be desig- nated as president. ¢ One effect of the steps taken in the direc- tion of a reorganization of the road has been to advance B. and O. first preferred stock 25 per cent. This has for some time past sold at $40 per share, but at the close of last week on the Baltimore stock e3 change. brckers who were known to be acting in Speyer & Co.'s interest were of. fering $50 for it. A member of the reor- ganization committee told a Star reporter that it was impossible to secure any infor- mation as to what was really meant by the bill above referred to. The only definite in- formation that could be secured was that it was drawn in the office of Mr. John K. Cowen, who is not only president of the com] y and one of the receivers, but also the general counsel. Object in View. Continuing, this gentleman said that “tue object of the proposed act appears to be the formation of a new corporation to ac- quire and own all the property of the Bal- timore and Ohio company, and the infer- ence to be drawn from its introduction is that Mr. Cowen and his New York friends have about reached the conclusion that it will be impossible to reorganize the com- pany except through the drastic process of foreclosure. This has always been my opinion, and I think it reasonable one. It is based upon the belief that the volun- tary consent ef bond and stockholders to make the necessary sacrifices to relieve the B. and ©. from its embarrassments cannot be obtained, and that it will require fore- closure proceedings to compel such con- cessions. “Of course. I may be mistaken, but it seems to me in conflict with human nature to expect such willing and voluntary sacri- fice as will be necessary. I understand, ard believe it to be a fact, that Messrs. Speyer & Co. and their associates have pre- pared a plan of reorganization of the B. and O. company. Speyer & Co.’s is a very strong house, and able to do and perform anything it may undertake in the way of underwriting. cte., but no one can say whether the bondholders can be persuaded to make concessions in principal and inter- est and the stockholders to pay large sessments. Judging from the fact that J. P. Morgan & Co. control the consolidated mortgage bonds, and are supposed to be behind the bonds of the Chicago division, the Parkersburg branch and the first con- solidated mortgage bonds of the Pittsburg and Connellsville Railroad Company, I pre- sume Messrs. Speyer & Co.'s plans will leave these bends undisturbed. The advan- tage of the rew proposed charter is that of Mr. Cowen and his associates do reorganize the B. and O. company they will be in po- sition to control it and name its officials.”” A Proposed Amendment. It is said that when the company’s re- organization bill comes up in the senate of Maryland it is the intention of Mr. Croth- ers, the member from Cecil county, to pro- pose an amendment which, if adopted, will make the bill inoperative until the com- pany shall have surrendered its charter rights to exemption from taxation. This is dene to make sure that there shall be no escape from the provision of the constitu- tion governing amendatory legislation. The freedom from taxation, which is now en- joyed by the Baltimore and Ohio, is part of the original charter of the company, granted over seventy years ago, when such @ grant was not prohibited by the consti- tution of the state. It is worth, accord- ing to an estimate, from $150,000 to $200,000 a year. In the event of foreclosure this concession would be lost, as it would be necessary to reorganize under a new char- ter. There has been an effort made in the leg- islature for years to subject the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to taxation. To this end an amendment to the state constitution was adopted which prohibits the general assembly from amending the charter of any corporation except upon condition that such corporation shall surrender all claim for exemption from taxation. It is also provided in the constitution that any cor- poration chartered by the state which shall accept, use, enjoy or in any wise avail it- self of any rights, privileges or advantages that may be granted or conferred by any general or special act, shall be conclusive- ly presumed to have thereby surrendered any exemption from taxation to which it may be entitled under its charter, and shall be thereafter subject to taxation as if no such exemption had been granted in its charter. No Advantage Given. The belief in financial circles is that the bill does not give any advantage so far as the reorganization of the property is con- cerred to any set of men. To maintain the company as a Maryland corporation and to secure the absolute retention of the general offices in timore a charter would have to be procured from the Maryland legisla- ture, but the successful reorganization of the company does not depend upon getting the charter from that state. A charter given needed authority might be obtained in another state by maintaining headquar- ters in that state. Much interest is felt in the personnel of the incorporaters. These are Louis Fitz- gerald, Henry Budge, Eugene Delano and Edward R_ Bacon, all of New York and members of the New York reorganization committee of the company; George H. Earle, jr. of Philadelphia; Alexander Brown, John Gill of R., William F. Frick, Edwin Warfield, James Bond, J. McKenny White and Thomas J. Hayward, all of Baltimore. The naming of four members of the New York reorganization committee as incorporators is taken by some to mean that this committee will dominate in. the reorganization of the property. The incor- porators named from New York constitute the subcommittee of the New York reor- ganization committee, and are identified with banking interests which represent practically all of the non-resident interests in the Baltimore and Ohio. It ts claimed by those in sympathy with the new movement that the aim of those who have had the proposed charter drawn, and who have named several Baltimoreans among the incorporators, is to secure a general representation of the various class- es of securities on the pPoperty. A gentleman who has watched the situa- tion closely said yesterday: Theory Abandoned. “The introduction of a bill in the legis- lature to confei upon certain gentlemen the right to acquire the Maes now composing the Baltimore and Ohio system locks to me like an apanddmuent of the theory entertained by the receivers to restore the property to.a solvent basis without resort- ing to foreclosure. Up to a few. months ago the receivers believed that the earn- A woman's office building is to he erected | the indebtedness: it nary Hee nope aaate in St. Louis. The offices will be rented to business women or to people having bust- ness with women. It will be the aim to attract dressmakers, milliners, hair dress- ers, women manicures, chiropodists, news- paper women, typewriters, as well as wo- men physicians and lawyers. indebtedness. It be, however, that years, and the incorporators may deem it the part of wisdom to have everything in readiness to go ahead with their work at any time.” ~ sel em, 2 zo (MAY MEAN TROUBLE|NO TRUTH IN THEM Alleged Statements About the De- troit Telephone Company Denied. TIS PROSPEROUS AND PROFITABLE Gov. Pingree Sends a Convincing Letter to Secrétary Woodard. INTEREST INCREASING ——— Secretary Henry F: Woodard of the Tel- ephone Subscribers’ Association received a letter this morning from Gov. H. 8S. Pin- gree of Michigan which has a significant bearing upon the statement which Presl- dent Samuel M. Bryan of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company is said to have made to Senator McMillan in re- lation to the Detroit Telephone Compaay. It was understood by the association that President Bryan had paid several visits to Senator McMillan, who is chairman of the Senate District committee, and that he had stated to the senator that the statements contained in a former letter of Gov. Pingree concerning the Detroit Tele- Phone Company. were untrue. It was fur- ther understood by the association that Mr. Bryan had informed Senator McMillan that the Detroit Telephone Company was not self-sustaining, but was dependent upon the assistance of other small companies in_ the immediate vicinity of Detroit. Secretary Woodard accordingly wrote to Gov. Pingree asking him to supply the association here with such authentic in formation as he had tending to disprove the statements attributed to President Bryan. Governor Pingre>’s reply {s dated at Lansing; March 5, and states that in reply te Mr. Woodard’s favor of F2bruary 25 he had written. to Mr. William L. Holmes, president of the Detroit Telephone Com- pany, asking for information regarding that company, and had received a r2ply trom him. Earning Light Per Cent Clear. It was as follows: “Referring to your favor ‘of the 2sth ultimo, just at hand, I would say that the statements circulated about the Detroit Telephone Company and the New State Tel2phone Company, by the Bell company and their agents, are often very amusing. “I inclose herewith a list of the sub- scribers of the Detroit Telephone Company, showing the contracted annual income. “We have already installed over 4,750 telephones, and are now earning about 8 rer cent on our stock over and above the interest on our bonds, all cost of maint ance, taxes, ete. When we get all of th telephones in for which we have con- tracts our earning power will be hand- increased. ha a hard fight against great oppo: ere unfortunate in starting our company in distressingly hard but ithstanding ese things uceess has been phenomenal and be- vord the expectation even of the officers of the company. ‘There is not a word of truth in the alleged statements regarding the Detroit Telephone Company not making money. ‘The new State Telephone,Company, of which company as well a pany I am president, is the Detroit com- so making money janner. These com- 2 entirely independent, except they have an interservice contract which is of advantage to both.” The interest of the general public in the subject of the prevailing telephone rates and the necessity for their reduction is gicwing every day and becoming more and mcre distinct as people become better ac- quainted with the conditions. The tele- phone subscribers’ association in gaining in membership. President Staples will proba- bly call another mass meeting to be held at an early date, by which time it is ex- pected that some very important facts bearing upon the situation will be de- veloped. How They Are Controlled by the Use of Electricity. Hlectricity as a means of controlling the engines of war plays an important part. This is especially the case with submarine mines and torpedoes, which are kept under therough control and made to act at the picper time through the influence of the electric current. Submarine mines have been extensively used in modern warfare, notably during the civil war in this coun- try and during the Franco-Prussian con- Bict. The last decade, however, has seen extensive improvements in the method of firing mines due to the rapid development of electricity. Probably the simplest form of mine, and the one most extensively used until elec- tricity came into general use, was that known as the contact mine, which ed of an iron case containing an 0: attached to a cable, the latter having its lcwer extremity fastened to an anchor of scme sort. The iron case was provided with a number of firing pins, any one of which being brought in contact with the hull of a ship fired a percussion cap and exploded the charge. As will readily be seen, these contact mines are not in any way under control, and were equally dan- gerous to friend and foe. With a view to remedying this evil, what is known as the electro-contact mine was invented. In this device the firms pins on the case contain- ing the explosive, instead of exploding a percussion cap when brought in contact with an object, act as a switch by closing one opening in an elcetric circuit. Another switch is located in this same circuit at a siation on shore, so that in order to fire the mine it is necessary to close the land switch at the same time that one of the pins has been driven in by the hull of a vessel. If this is not done no explosion takes place, which enables friendly ves: to pass in and out without fear of : centally running foul of a mine and being blown up, as would be the case with the ordinary form of contact mine. Numerous electrical inventions have been patented from time to time for controlling and firing submarine mines. One of these inventions consists in an ingenious ar- rangement for holding a mine down near the bed of a bay or other body of water, to enable friendly vessels to pass over it in safety. The device consists in a loop fas- tened to the anchor and to a point on the cable near the mine. In a hollow opening in this loop a small charge of an explosive is placed, which can be fired from the shore by means of a spark from an electric battery. In bursting, the loop is destroyed and the mine immediately rises the full length of its cable and to within a few feet of the surface. The mine itself may then be fired from the shore in the ordi- nary manner. ‘In deep water, or where a strong cur- rent exists, recourse is had to what is known as ground mines. These consist of | sent tne The news record for spring all over the store. Each day’s openings confirm the clev- erness of our buyers--confirm their good taste--their good judgment —their shrewdness—their generalship. You are fortunate with such a valiant corps working for your satisfaction. There’s no high-price season here. The first day is like the last day—the lowest that dependable sold for. We never lower the standard to compete in price—but we throw the full force of our great commercial organization to command the choicest at popular prices. more praiseworthy than now. Boys’ Wash Suits Our full line of Boys’ Wash Suits would be too much to look at all at once. We shall show nearly a thousand different styles when the season is in full blast—none like anybody else’s. But begin- ning now—you can see them as they come in—a few at atime. @ lc ae: Sef eed ieee Se sete All’choice exclusive, novelties— that, if they please your fancy, will your purse—and are as good as the entire line to choose from. Don’t have any delicacy in com- ing here—“just to look.” We welcome it. The more familiar you are with the store and its specialties—excellence of quality and lowness of price—the better we like it. ete dedectetetteteteteteetetetett Sea Ladies’ New hegeegeeSeatencendee £ ment does after eighteen months—is proof that we fill a field as $ distinctive as the styles we have won with. % we know how to do business—and that’ Seton Tadao. To occupy the position that our Suit and Wrap Depart- now iS a of arrivals qualities and desirable styles can be Our efforts were never Ostrich Boas. Heretofore we've only had a few—enough to say we carried them. From now on you'll see an assortment. We find we can sell the genuine for as little as is asked for decent imitations. And we are going to do it. We are ¢ ready to fulfill that promise. There are Black Boas and Black 3 and White Boas—Boas in shad ed effects—and the evening tints : $ : z Es : = = : . % —as delicate and dainty as the $ shades of your party gowns. As % a beginning— $ Gennine Black Ostcich Boas, one yard & Jong rieh curl pind handsome gioney $ the price we ae $4.05 ¥ We've ot! it $7.95 that could easily he murked “HO-50Sand, ome at soa) that are worth $12.50. Better, of = course—yon will find them here as clab- &4 orate as you want. Lot of the new Black Tail Boas. a com- gel bination of Ostrich Tips and tails, Novelty marks these as $18—the real vatue Here . ° Spring Suits. There’s only one way to give the people sonondoatoatententonte feeseeserceesengecgenseosenteods Seto $ the advantage of the best ‘talent and the widest experience. We've ¢ enlisted with us the services of the best makers of ladies’ garments $ ¢ in the world. Here are some sample lots. Compared with what ¥ < you'll see elsewhere they are bargains—but only three of the many + = here. 53 : oe + Gray Mixed Camel's Hair Sults, made Here's a lot of Panel-front Suits, ja =z “fs with the new panel front and tight-ft- as be; Tan, Military Blue, B £ ting back; dined od tor: hed with Flac 4 with silk’ frogs; Ww . sleeves, belt and skirt; waists 3% y shape, and qilke are Mined with change- $ $ walsts, are cond, affeta; an ex ae aes SILAS £ = 1 Here's a special creation—we call it Imported Chey- the Postillion Wai: and the Paquin y strap seams Skirt; has Cri t lined; strictly. $21.95 esi are velvet made strap Skirts ms and Werth tailor have hang just ri $28—for . a was ‘twould Just as good $29.75 cost $50. or .. . 7 hone. on $ -Ladies’ Spring Jackets. = The nattiest thing that will be seen on the street this Spring % is the Lendon Box Coat. It has style—is’ wearable with most 53 any waist—and has a mannishness that is very popular. Some spe- $ cial lots of these Box Coats will be on sale tomorrow. S- Sonslintcdt tee he Cloth Box Coats, Another lot of Tan Worsted Box Coats, é RATehinG a cumcuNer amit fontepioeae atl finished with strap seams, new English ¢ plaid cate cue, $22.50 flap pockets and lined all through with & Worth $30 — for........ taffeta silk. We ask you to please notice z Lot of Bi Tinported Worsted | Cheviot with what care they are made. Couldn't ‘ Be elas muaae coat packs sbdjlined be better made, no matter 5 with Black and Whi : what the price. ecial 33 : ‘2 2 A ° ° . Be + Shirt Waists are coming in all the time. : eaueat : , cz f é $ d $ é = : Saks and Company, : £ = g “Saks’ Corner.’’ »2 ce $ seintetetntotetentetet 53 po taireietotetet pove the other on a cable. The Plmtaet buoy which contains the firing pins floats a few feet below the surface of tht water, the mine itself being Weenies Ghee feet below it. With mines of this jae tion there are always two separate and distinct electrical circuits leading sd Ae shore. One is known as the firing cl ioe Le while the other, in circuit with the sed pins on the upper receptacle, rings a = at the shore statton whenever one of ie pins is driven in by coming in contact w n object. Mines of this description are usually placed in groups, all the wires be- ing brought together at a switchboard at the firing station. An operator an Is ready at hand, and as soon as a bel! sues the switch corresponding. fe that bell is a mine exploded. the les of the observation mine is that, contrary to what its name implies, no observations have to be taken to locate the position of the enemy. The operator, atte! bombproof chamber underground, simply watches the switchboard and awaits a sig- nal. and ambition of inventors to charge or a mine at a considerable distance by electricity without any intermediate connection, such as wires. Possibly gn ar- rangement of this nature will be forthcom- ing in the future, worked on somewhat the same principle as Marcont’s wireless teleg- raphy, by means of Hertzian waves. ———— —+—_ #0 PKOPOSED NICARAGUAN RAILWAY. of the Agreement With the Atlas Steamship Company. Consul Sorsby at San Juan del Norte has Secretary of State u copy of the Detail large charges of gun cotton or other high | contract between the government of Nica~ explosives held in or near the ground means of mushroom anchors. Mines of this character being too far below the sur- by | ragua and the Atlas Steamship Company (an English cogporation) in regard to the allroad across the isth- face to be fired by coming in contact with | construction of ar the hulls of vessels, arrangement has to} mus. The tertlis of the concession, says be made to ascertain exactly when a ves- sel is over a mine in order to know when to fire it. This is accomplished by a very simple method, although an extremely in- the consul, seem have been changed since the publicatlo# of the original con- tract. A rebate of 80 per cent 1s now al- genious one. An electric circuit extends | lowed the govérnmént for passenger and from the mine to two stations on land at | freight traffic, instead of 30 per cent for < . no great distance from on¢ another. each of these stations a break occurs in the electric circuit, and, in order to explode the mine, both of these breaks must be closed simultaneously. A _ telescope mounted at each station on a pivot, which permits of its being (a lena See TS ed at the mine ft closes the cireutt af station. Thus all that is necessary to do is*to keep both tel pointed at an a enemy's vessel as it advances, and when | @ mine the latter passes over the both switches will be closed, the circuit com- pleted and the mine exploded. Innumerable other devices have been brought out, in which electricity invaria- diy piays an important part, for carrying yh 21 Gr wardare of tila necuee What is known | the first, over mine, is one of these. In a mine of this cl ing : the, explosive two distinct and Ponte | oval until September 30, 1807, and it te rs and’S0 per cent for troops and freight. It is also Stated that work must begin within a year from the signing of the contract. The contract was signed June 5, 1897, but was not ratified by the national legislative assembly until Septem- ber 28, and did not receive executive ap- ible, s Mr. Sorsby, that the Atlas Sompany will defer active operations until ear from the date of ratification and be i nced by the report of the Nicaraguan canal ame etlo en tentonotoctoncocetontoeieiontontetontocteteetontetentoctecndy protection of the Nicaraguan goverriment against such contingencies. Paragraph 19, the consul thinks, already afforded all nec- essary protection. Mr. Sorsby says that although the Nicaraguan government has probably acted in good faith, so far as the interests of the canal are concerned, it may not have realized .he full meaning of the concession. He continues: “Paragraph 23 renders it possible for the Nicaraguan government, through the presi- dent of the supreme court, to control any arbitration tribunal which may be formed. Paragraph 24 aims to provide immunity for the Nicaraguan government from diplomat- ic interference; but it appears that the At- las Company is not restrained from seek- ing diplomatic intercession in a dispute be- tween itself and other individuals or cor- porations, native or foreign, other than the Nicaraguan government.” A Hygienic Floor. From the Revue Selentifique. It is well known that floors have been ac® cused of grave sins. Recently, at the Acad- emy of Medicine, Messrs. Vallin and Lave- ran have been conducting the prosecution, It is a fact that the ordinary floor retains in its cracks the most injurious dust and the most dangerous germs. These pene- trate thence between floor and ceiling, where they can preserve their virulence for a long time. For this reason the cracks of old floors are often stopped up with paraffin or some similar substance. Sometimes, for greater economy, they are calked. In new buildings they are often replaced with ce- ment. But then people complain, for ce- ment is very disagreeable to the feet. M. Capitan} in La Medecine Moderne, tells us of a new kind of floor that is really in the line of progress, if it proves to possess durability. We speak of wood-pulp fioors, which have ro cracks. They are also bad conductors of heat and sound, and, in spite of their durability, are soft to the feet like, & i inf ie8 i Woodward “a4 Lothrop, Toth, rith and F Sts. N. W. Newness and Brightness Characterize every department of the store. fusion the richest and rarest woven stuffs and wear. The soft, harmonious colored effects, ite designs make the aisles perfect avenues of beauty effort to reach far beyond all former season’s showings We display in great pro- garments for spring-time the rich styles and exquis- We have spared no not only in the Silks and Dress Goods, but also in Printed Wash Fabrics, Coats and Capes, Tailor-made Costumes, Gloves, Upholstery Goods, Linens and all the many different things that are needed to make the wardrobe and household complete Spring of 1898 Housefurnishings. _, Our sth floor is now showing a complete stock of nishings, Baskets, China and Crockery, t 1898 Housefur- Glassware and Lamps, and we invite the inspection of experienced housekeepers and those who want the best quality goods at the lowest possible prices. for the new improved makes than is asked for the We ask no more old and oftentimes even less. Our trade relations enable us to show the newest as soon as produced. This week's offering includes many small lots, which are marked at quick-selling prices. Clothes Hampers. New Square Covered Clothes Hampers, with strong galvanized hinges and nicely mounted on revolving casters, and with flat tops for covering, $1.65 Each. 5 O'Clock Teakettles. Another lot of those Brass 5 O'clock Teakettles, with stand to match and with brass-finished as- bestos alcohol lamp. $1.25 Each. Sewing Tables. One lot of choice Folding Sewing Tables, nicely fintshed with patent metal fastener and with yard measure on edge. 85c. Each. Home Rule Clothes Bars. We offer tomorrow the best Folding Clothes Bar ever Invented. Takes less space when open. ds up compactly when not needed. Has 10 bars and patent spring fasteners, which e it strong and steady when in use. Exumine this bar and you will use no other. $1.08 Each. 14-qt. Bread Raisers. Two crates of choice Seamless Retinned Bread Raisers, in 14-quart size, complete with cover aud with footed base. 49c. Each. Special Dishpan Offer. One case of choice large Retinned Dishpans, In 21-quart size, and unusually well made, without any seams to leak. 29c. Each. 14-qt. size only 19c. each. 1oc. Tinware Specials. B-pint Tin Teapots...........02e-eeeeeeee Toc. S-quart Lipped So 10¢. 6, 8, 10-quart Dish Kettles.......+.+ Sess S-quart Retinned Dairy Pans............. TOC. roc B3-ring Egg Poachers.........- 1-gallon Oileans. Squart Dishpans. Housefurnishing Items. 30 White Wax Tapers in a box for. Strong Taper Holders and Key complete... Chinese Handled froning Wax Genuine Henis Potato Presses Japanned Bread Boxes............0..2... 4-gal. Galvanized Garbage Buckets, cov'd. 4-string Carpet Brooms . 3-foot Kitchen Tablos with stained legs. Imported Clothes Baskets Genuine “ Bissell's Popul 1b. Coffee and Tea Canisters Sweeping Day Outfits One lot of Sweeping-day Outfits ae follows: 1 four-string Carpet Broom, 1) Wire-drawn Dust Brosh, 1° Half-covered Dustpan and 1 Ostrich Feather Duster. 49c. for Complete Outfit. Our New Incandes: cent Gas Burners. inped with this er put up im up-to-date er your house is only m: and « $5.00 per Set. Other styles from $4.50 to $1 More 2c. Tumblers. nother Ta T: m1 Y ar bottom and ban 2c. Each a fects ne at Toilet Set Attraction. One crate of Decorated Toflet Sets, piece combinatim, in di du three choice colorings. $3.50 per Set. in full ng covered slop jar, ant Dinner Set Offering. pglish Porcelain Decorated 1808"? One of a Kind Lamps. We shall also offer tomorrow about twenty new choicely decorated Sample Lamps in the best low table shapes and with best “Rochester central draft burners and removable founts. This is the sample line of the representative of the Rochester Lamp Co., and comprises their newest productions. A rare chance to get the new est for wedding pres- ents or home use at a decided saving on regular prices. $1.50 to $9.00 Each. Fifth floor. Special Value in Baby Carriages. Through a favorable purchase we are enabled to offer a lot of fine Rattan Carriages at a less price than they can be manufactured for to- d manner, and every carriage is guaranteed. They are made of the freshest and cleanest stock, in a superior They have full roll back and fancy front, best running gear, patent brake, cane bottom, satin or pongee parasol, and are upholstered in corduroy, in all the newest shades, silk tapestries and figured armures. Avery handsome and strictly high-class Carriage at a specially low price. $13.50 Each. Regular Price, $22.50. With these we also offer a large assortment of Lace Parasol Covers, in variety of dainty, beautiful effects, ranging in pric from $1.00 to $3.00 Each. Fourth floor. Boys’ New Fauntleroy Blouses. The*Woodward & Lothrop’ Sewing Machines Never at the beginning of any| Are equal to any good machine on previous season have we shown such a complete and varied selection of Blouses as we now have in stock, and then, too, they are exclusively our own styles, as they were made to our order; consequently better ma- terial, cut and workmanship are af- forded than are usually shown at such low prices as we are quoting. Our stock comprises every conceiv- able effect that is new, nobby and good, for wear, and every blouse that has the least vestige of color about it has been tested in the goods before being made up. = o de whicl ta wade of good durable Todla Linon, trained with an excellent quality of rich embroidery, which is full and generous in quantity—-there is also a new effect in a White Blouse, having the collar. cuffs and shield front made of fast-color Duck of French blue, rose, pink, navy or red. They have already proven their popularity to quite an extent. Sizes 8 to 7 years. An unusual value at $1.00 each. We have other choice and beautiful styles from g5oc. to $4.50 each. As a Special in Boys’ Spring Suits We offer a beautiful line, comprising about twenty choice patterns; made of extra good and strictly all-wool fabrics in black, blue and fency mixtures, elegantly finished and perfect Sitting. Sizes 7 to 16. Special price, $3.75 each. ‘Thiré floor. a the market, and yet they cost only about half as nmch. They are con- structed of the best material, by the highest skilled labor and are guaran- teed for five years. Complete set of attachments with each machine. $18.00 to $24.50 each. ‘ Necessary instructions given af the department. Second floor. The Electro . Gas Student Lamp Gives the most satisfactory light of any Lamp on the market today. Gas is used instead of oil, and a pure, white, steady light is produced with an open gas flame; no chimney, no wick, no cumbersome oil burner. These Lamps are on exibition and sale in Lamp Department, Fifth floor. Arnold’s Knit Goods. We are sole agents in Washing- ton for Arnold’s Knit Specialties. Among these are Women’s Knit Umbrella Drawers and Children’s Knit Knickerbocker Drawers, of fine summer fabric. Thes2 can be found in our Infants’ Department. Second floor. Great Closet Space Savers. The “Belmar” Holder is espetially It distributes the weight of the skirt and adaptable for Women’s Skirts, preserves the “hang” the tailor originally gave it. The side arms preserve the shape of the waist and oe: ait angi arti 9 rh eg peg « Aline See i % inkled or losing its gra-eful shape. Great closet space econ: rod.