Evening Star Newspaper, March 9, 1898, Page 11

, e ————————_—— THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1898—12 PAGES. SOSH H Oe THT CEE DOC Te DSTO OTETSES. s i ae as as se sof have you see the their places. ship-shod finish. attractive style of Suit or Coat i where we've scored a point. fect satisfaction as the result. been waiting for to announce—for offer extraordinary values— Bine. Brown and Green Blouse Snits, with tight-fitting back; trimmed on blouse and skirt with novelty braid; brass Lut- fous and exten fine quality of sille Hning it. The style is a special once— this: ee iii $19.50 Coachman’s Tan Melten Rox Coats, with heavy strap seams, big faney cut” pearl buttons, and lined ‘all through with gay interesting to watch the arrivals in the Cloak and Suit Department. selves daily spectators if you will. We'd like to We'd like you to get a little closer —to investigate the making. What has hindered the popularity of Ladies’ ments more than anything else has been careless A diamond roughly cut is not wanted. No more is the more Our Suits and Jackets are MADE —by experts—carefully supervised by ourselves—and here’s per- Here are two lots of Suits we have Two Swell Box Coats=-= Sredeadoaeeedontoageeetereedoatenteneetenyy Make your- fashion fancies as they march to Ready-to-wear Gar- if it’s thrown together. There’s we are delighted when we can Frown, Green, Purple and Blue Wide- mesh Serge Su:ts, made- with fiy-front coats, tight-fitting back, lined with changewble silk; lap seams on both jecket and skirt. Compare them with $20 suits $13 50 anywhere . o Handsome Black Cheviot Serge London Box Coats; positive copies of the latest striped silk. These coats are cut short, English jacket; velvet collar; coat back, and are distinctly man- and Jined all through with Black and like in thefr making. White striped — silk. ‘The maker thonght we By comparison, worth Raia os $2150 | Buse $16.50 Sinstead . offered at.. . G Sretordoatoadontonte eeteeteeteatecsensenteasenteeaeeoseafeageatrasnesneteesodtoatoatoatoateatoateatediratoateste afeateazententooteseeseesesteeseeseeseaseeseny Seeteegengententeagendontonteadoageegengordontongentende etree patoet enters tere te tente lp ln a lanlantentetententertentonteptentantantantentenlenlpsasstorsoseortontesientoosengenseareapeote Usual $7 Silk = 5 Wash Shirt Waists. $ af i about 16 dozen left of those thi: oe ee for = nson's styles of Ladies” shireWalsts that = made up of last season's Or- 4 benntiful change- Pee + vy silk, that won't Kae RE Oe Be ith wide corded ruf- ual values ny 2.50 and es C. importing age these’s where the secret *% of the price i. Cravenette $ . 4 China Silk Waists-- Rain Garments. = plain, dott others fig- About 40 Black, Blue and Gray Cra- & a Si Waists, made in venettes, with fuli deep capes; absolutely = latest sty Waterproof; they're net mackinteshes— 8 = $6 grades—we've only, = bet dressier garments, & p few “permaps “your SI OS that ‘auawer the same $9 50 $ MBS | coo css cakecenescees offee. Worth $13.50—for °' es 3 Men’s Spring Suits at Special Prices. With the extraordinary selling ability charac- teristic of this store, we shall give the men a treat tomorrow—and Friday and Saturday—if the lots hold out. We've taken about 400 Spring Suits— most of them the weight that you'll need right away—and made three lots of them.. You shall pick as you please. The first lot centains | The second lot_ ec ‘The third lot contaios values up to $10—and tains values up to $13.50 values up to $20—and the choice ix at —and the choice is at the cheice is at 6" | mS 45 alee They are all as Breasted Sack Suits—in both light, dark and medium shades of all-wool Cheviot, Worsted and Cassimere. WE MADE THE SUITS. Most of them are lined all through; some few are half lined. Here’sa chance for you to save before the season has fairly begun. Don't count on being able to get them Saturday. you're sure—Friday probably—Saturday perhaps. Tomorrow Do ee ee ee a es Be te te te i De te That $2.89 g Willow Calf Shoe : for men is the same grade that usually sells at $3.50. We'd like to show it to you in the new Bull Dog shape. Comfort the minute you put ’em on. Satisfaction as long as you wear ’em. Saks and Company, } ‘“sSaks’ Corner.” eS Tas ss ss se ss a ee a a a ee ta ta ee ee a am es ae ts es es es te Bee Be Bs) Ny To a a ss a ry IN NOT DYING. this city, having recently brought his rac- ing stable on for the spring meeting of the Washington Jockey Club, and several days ago took a severe cold, which for a time threatened to develop into pneumonia. He is now rapidly recovering and expected to be out today. Since the arrival of his stable here, one of the best horses in it, Be died after an illness of a few lays. Has Been Il, but Expects to Be Out Today. The published report that Jimmie Mc- Laughlin, th» well-known turfman, and for many yeara the foremost American jockcy, is dying here of pneumonia is not true. McLaughlin is at the Dunbarton Hotel in THE TREASURY CAN SPARE IT Gold on Hand Greater Then at Any Time Since 1890. The Fifty Million Dollars Called for by the Cann Resolution Can Be | Taken Without Apprehension. Secretary Gage will be able to spare the 350,600,000 called for in the Cannon resolu- tion without crippling the condition of the treasury. The fact that the treasury is able to spare this is a source of universal gratification to republicans. The amount could not be taken from the treasury with- out an issue of bonds to secure more if the situation in the big government bank was as when the Wilson bill was in opera- tion. Then the cash balance was almost daily being attacked to make up for a deficit in the revenues. This was also the case with the present administration until the Dingiey bili began to demonstrate in Decemiber last its ability to take care of government expenditures. There is, there- fore, no longer a fright»about needing the Toney to meet the expenditures of the government. It is felt by Secretary Gage that from now on there will be no deficit unless it should come in the month of April next. Whatever deficit there is then will be wiped out by the surplus of other months. Secretary Gage some time ago estimated that he could spare $75,000,000 for imme- diate war purposes and have enough available cash left to safely conduct the business of the nation. He can_ spare nearly all of this in gold, too. The net gold in the treasury is more than $168,500,- 000, of which $100,000,000 is the historic gold reserve, leaving over $68,000,000 of the precious yellow metal which can be paid out for foreign warships or whatever the country needs abroad that requires gold for payment. This state of affairs is par- ticularly fortunate. If the supply of gold in the treasury had been small the pur- chase af war vessels abroad might have rendered a bond issue necessary to secure gold. Probably this healthy condition of the country in the possession of gold had much to do with President McKinley sanc- tioning the appropriation of $50,000,000 Secretary Gage is being congratulated upon this state of affairs. Not only is the supply of gold the larg- est since 1890, but treasury officials be- Neve that the amount will continue to in- crease in the face of war preparations and the general belief that a conflict is immi- nent. Europe still owes this country a bal- ance in gold, and several millions are now on the way here in exchange for Ameri- can products. This will find its way into the gold reserve. There is nothing to cause the gold to go to Europe for months yet unless it is the purchase of war ves- sels. ‘Treasury officials say today that they see no probability of any kind of a run on the geld reserve. They also see no reason why gold should be hoarded. Any attempt to start a run on the gold reserve would be denounced in such terms as to put a stop to it. If the situation should demand further appropriations Secretary Gage could spare ai least $25,000,000 more out of his coffers. More than that might bring about a re- quest that Congress should provide the means to furnish it. It is believed that Secretary Gage will inaugurate plans to still further strengthen the treasury. The President feels, it 1s said, that in the pres- ent crisis he has the best man in the coun- try at the helm. Secretary Gage has been strongly opposed to war talk up to Sun- day. Now he is with the President. He thinks the turning point has been reached and will oppose no preparation for the de- fense of the country. ——- o— ‘TIMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA. e Condemnation of the Outrage at Lake City. W. A. Barber, attorney general of South Carolina, who is in Washington to argue the dispensary case in the Supreme Court, called with Senator Tillman and Repre- ntative Norton of his state on Attorney General Griggs yesterday and offered as- surances thut the South Carolina authori- ties were doing all in their power to ap- prehend the men who committed the out- rage at Lake City, 8S. C., and would co- operate with the federal authorities in every rossible way. Senator Tillman, Mr. Barber and Mr. Norten expressed condemnation of the crime, and said that it was condemned by the people of South Carolina. ——-_-—__—_ Army Orders. Capt. George H. Roach, 17th Infantry, at Lis own request has been relieved from duty with the National Guard of Missouri and ordered to join his regiment. Lieut. Elias Chandler, 16th Infantry, has been granted leave of absence for one month. Capt. James B. Aleshire, assistant quar- termaster, has been ordered to Lathrop, Mo., to inspect cavalry and artillery horses for the army. Col. William H. Nash and Maj. Charles A. Booth of the quartermaster’s depart- ment and Capt. O. J. Sweet, 25th Infantry, have been appcinted a board to mect at St. Loufs te investigate the responsibility of the loss of certain subsistence stores re- ported stolen from the depot wagon while in transit to the railroad station in Feb- Tuary last. 2+ Acting Adjutant Gener: Col. Thomas Ward is acting adjutant general of the army during these busy days of military emergency preparations tn the temporary absence of Adjutant Gen. Cor- bin, who has gone to New York for a week to close up his private affairs there in or- der to establish himself permanently in this city. —_——_—_——__-e—______ The Illinois supreme court has handed down an opinion that the act of breaking into a hen house and stealing chickens is burglary. The Sale of Muslin Tae ee started with the opening of the doors this morning—and up to the time of writing this—the crowds of buyers flocking in—gave the sale every promise of passing all sell- ing records for '98! BON MARCHE, “Your Store,” 314=16==Seventh-=314=16 4 Huge Lots--at the Least Prices--the Shoppers of Washington Have Ever Had Offered Them. Table No. 1. Table No. 2. Regular prices Table No. 3. Table No. 4. Corset Covers, wet "iss. | Gowns, se" e"the. | Skirts, What ware Skirts, Ana = ‘ Corset Covers, Gowns, epee Gowns, ess SHEMES, Skirts, Chemise, Drawers, Drawers, Chemise, c. | Drawers, Co Chemise, 'C. Short Skirts, 23 Drawers, d 9 Corset Covers, 5 7 Corset Covers, 05 The Corsets are to also go with Underwear. 29c. 39c. 59c. (White, Drabs and Blacks). «Easily worth double. Large Gingham Aprons— Ze. Worth 12}c. Special Sale of Dark Skirts. Black Sateen and Fancy Roman Stripe— Gifferent width ruffles — corded, tucked and braided—worth Gea —special tomorrow... *O 1 Cc. “Special Sale of Suits. Second showing of the: New Spring Milli- nery—just received—further additions to the The new Spring Styles Flv Front Reefer Jack- et Suits—in Brown and Green Mixtures—silk lined jackets—percaline lined skirts—choice $5 $1- many handsome designs in Hats and Bon- nets. Especially handsome Mourning Bonnets. AQ oF $9.96 SUK Shirt Walete! Changeable Taffeta —Black and Fancy Dress Waists. ~ showing of \ Oller) Oe. 5555 <asnn sung idkbagendus oonnhe instead of $2.48 for Skirts of Novelty fee ne sweep — lined and interlined—velvet —very special at $1.: $1 -25 THE BON MARCHE, “Your Store,” 314-16 Seventh St, Vie JS | sia We shall hurt “these Laces along a bit fastie With greater reductions. _ There are some Neckwear items, tifehtioned spe- cially for tomorrew,* " 0c. 4 to 12-inch Emb: ioe ay ace Edges—REDUCED fromc$1,30 to. . Embroidered othe — es, - 25C. Ladies’ | Siti Bowe BEDI a from I5e. to........+ en S 5c. erktilica’ ‘ri Ti t CED eS MicBibvce 4 BC” les’ us Chemisettes — ne. Duce from 25e. to.. 5c. considered. ments. All the Scotch Ginghams, Ail the Scotch Muslins, All the French Organdies, Both plain and figured; All the French Lapettes, Embroidery Specials. The regular prices are what they are actually: worth. They 4% were selected ag:the best of all that were submitted of the sea- : son’s production—the choicest $ patterns. Th reductions are & made solely becaus# the store is eg ¥ to be closed and the stock must | ; 3 3 be sold. = DUCED froin Soest eee 14c. DECED tri 2e, ‘ 12c. RADUCED trom 8 eth. $2.50 eR eS - $1.50 Set: tee ed REDUCED {ilcener, aboot oe 75C. ai Solace Nai ik Ed - REDUCE soa es = . 50c. N: in 3 Ee — Swi: ‘ka from @itke. to. cece 45c. Nwiss Edges — REI == 22c REDUCED from 60¢c. Some Astonishing Cuts in Domestics. More clean sweeps at prices that should spur you to the buy- ing point. These Domestics of cuts stand ar the head of all the trands in the country. Y i ate buying the best, as this store al- ways had, at less than you have seen the cheapest quoted. Fancy Prints of the quality that is every- where Ge. a yard, in neat patterns, dark colors—NOW Ac. Batistes and Corded Lawns—qualities that have been 12%. und 15¢. a yard—NOW 8c. 50 sheets of Brown Lambs’ Wool Wad- ding—REDUCED from 20c. to 10¢. yards of 36-inch Unbleached Cheese Cloth—REDUCED from 5e. to 3c. a Yard. Swiss Edges — Bile. to... jvseaVard. | Were ever fine qualities so “Bargain” lias had a fuller meaning since this sale began than ever before.. You have seen. the standard and staple qualities - drop to the lowest notch—to a point where not even cost was It-was to close out this stock quickly—and it is doing it—so quickly that the last chances to avail yourself of many of the offerings lie in immediate response. The ends justify the means—and loss isn’t for one moment considered. This business is being wound up as it was con- ducted—in the integrity of its stock—its prices and its state- You can depend upon doing the most wonderful buy- ing you have ever done—iere now. { _ 11 —s — By Order of the Executors. inconsiderately dealt with? A Grand Bunching of All the High- class Cotton Goods at One Price. With the full knowledge that our importations of fine Cot- ton Goods excel in every feature of quality and effect, we shall, beginning tomorrow, offer you the choice of every yard in the house—that has: been 3oc., 35c., 373c., 40c., 50c. and 55¢.—for Zo. & Yard. This Includes: All the Linen Ginghams, All the French Satines, All the French Plumetis, All the French Batistes, All the French Brilliants. Not a piece is reserved, not a pattern is withheld—but the choice is free and unrestricted. They won't last long now. Shawls. A Shawl is a garment that everybody ought to own. It fills a convenience that none other can. Fashion has no control over them—they live in spite of her foibles. If you haven’t one —now is your grand chance to get it. 2 French | _Broche Shawls, square shape, « colors—REDL fiom $15 to. $5 3 Broche Shawls, square si 5 REDUCED from $15 to. 5 6 Broce from $25 to Black, D from $3.50 a Black, Chudda Shawls, single =REDUCED from $5 to. Black Cashmere Shawls, —REDUCED from $9 Pine Black Cashmere Merino Underwear. Everything we talk about these days is a bargain—and we try to bring everything in the store to your attention—but we want to lay greatest sress on the possibilities in Merino Under- wear. Here are some of the offerings: Children’s Ribbed Wrappers, in sixes 1 to @-REDUCED trom 25e. ~ 10c. with DUCED from Iadies’ White Cotton Ribbed Drawe See Se to. knee length, made on yoke REDUCED from 25e. to. Here are Some Closing Climaxes-- =-:AT-== PERRY'S. The Flannels Are Most as Badly Cut Up. And with the Flannels are included the Eiderdowns. want to impress upon yot the importance of giving th They are bargains you cannot af- ferings undelayed attention. Leather Goods. Amomatic Shawl Btrape—-REDTC- ED from We. to 7c. Hand Grain Leather Music Rolle, with handles — REDUCED from 1B to. . 75c. Bistting Tetiets, te, beck, form REDUCED tom ieee” O1L05 Patent Folding Colp Purses—RE- 15c. ° DUCED from 25e Men's Real Seal Vest Pocket oD from $1 to 75c. ard Canes TE S Shep Brain Leather fiand = Rags, mew i" $4.35 Seal Combination Books, gold - Ladies’ Real ford to miss. Economy lies in taking the chance when it pre- sents itself. for the future. A little spending now—means an enormous saving We offer you a piece of Gray Eiderdown that has an 25 a yard—NOW for I2%e. We offer you the choice of a lot of Imported Outing Flan- nels, in checks and stripes, suitable for pajamas, wrappers, sacques and waists, at these remarkable reductions: 25c. grade--NOW 15c. a yard. 35c. grade--NOW 25c. a yard. 3714c. grade--NOW 30c. a yard. 50c. grade--NOW 37!4c. a yard. LE: All the standard Ballard Vale Flannels, and you know there are none better, go at these prices: 45c. grade--NOW 32c. a yard. 50c. grade--NOW 35c. a yard. 60c. grade--NOW 42c. a yard. 85c. grade--NOW 62c. a yard. $1 grade--NOW 68c. a yard. The last -is silk warp. We offer you one piece of | White French Suiting, all wool, | and rich quality at $1.50 a yard, for 98c. Trimmings. Half the effect of a dress is in the trimming. But you won't have to pay much more than half the regular price for the Trimmings to trim with if you attend this sale of ours: - Cat | Jet | 69 Ic. from 98¢. to.......... Jet ieee Trimmings REL ED from $1 to. int Jet Fringe Galloon — REDU 5c. 65c. 85c. * 35¢c. JAinch Dull Jet Bands—REDU ED from 95e. to. Green Bead DUCED from $1.25 t Colored Applique sementerie REDUCED from 75e. to. Upholsteries. With spring cleaning coming on, and as always the changes that you will want to make, these prices appeal. 1 Antique Lace Bed Set, Petr am. DUCED $4 aged—] from = 91.75 size— REDUCED" from ae $9 dye, Opaque, Window Bx7 feet, best 1-inch Hartxborn 20c. Pullers REDUCED from Ge, toe Forest Green Screen Frame, three folds fut 2 Day of So-tnch Fish Net, with Jock- stitch edges, suitable for tong curtains—KEDUCED from 45c. 5 1 plece of 27-inch Brussels Sash Lace—REDUCED from 5c. to... 35c. 1 piece of 27-inch Tamboured ee for sash and vestibule cuz DUCED from 45c. to. 1 plece_of Irish Point Lace, 27 inches ieee DUCED ‘from $2 to. to. nel : $1.25 PERRY’S “NINTH AND THE AVENUE.” One piece of Silk and Wool Matalasse Cloaking, in Black, for capes or coats, in handsome figured effects — REDUCED from $4 a yard to $1.98. Pen’s Neckwear. Unmatched and unprecedent- ed—and would not be reduced now but for the fact that this is to be a complete and quick clear- ance. 20 dozen Men's Choice Tecks and Four-in-Hands, usual 29c. kind, for— 20c. Choice of 500 dozen Men's Madras Club Ties, in an assort- ment of upwards of 1,000 pat- terns to select from; these are the best Scotch Madras, and all new colors and designs—RE- DUCED from 15¢. to 7C. each, or 3 for 20c. Satin Covered Pin Cushions. 4-inch—REDUCED from toc. to 6c. 5-inch—REDUCED from 12}c. to 7c. 6-inch—REDUCED from 15¢. to roc. 7-inch—REDUCED from 22c. to 12hc. 8-inch—REDUCED from 25c. to 15¢. g-inch--REDUCED from 3oc. to 20c. 10-inch—REDUCED from 35¢c. to 25¢. Handkerchiefs. Just to remind you that we are keeping the Handkerchiefs moving— Ladies’ Plain Initial Handk: chiefs REDUCED from 124s 10c. erchiefs 20c. Men's Fiale Silk Handherchtefo— REDUCED from $1 to. > 70c. UNUSUAL SCENE IN COURT. Verdict of a Jury Received With Loud Cheers. Augustus P. Stone was this afternoon acquitted, in the United States branch of the Police Court, before Judge Scott and a jury, of th2 charge of stealing a saw and plane valued at $1.50 from Myer B. New- man. The scenes which followed were such as have probably never before been wit- ness2d in the Police Court. Stone, who acted ag, his own counsel, ercss-examined the witnesses against him at great length, and onenjy)stated that his object in doing so was to convince the jury that his own unsupporjed,statem2nts were mcre worthy of belief than those of the opposite side. He ed taking the saw and plane and seliitgithem, giving at the same time an assumed name, but said they were given to him by. Mr. Newman. The reason for his taking an assumed name was, he said, because at the time he did th2 act he was so geancs by hunger as to practically be out! mind. ‘After the conclusion ,of ;the testimony Stone made an i gned appeal to the jvry, in which he related’ his sufferings since he came to this gity}( The t2stimony against him was that Ke undertaken to do some work for Mr.yNesyman, and that Mr. Newman had furnished him with a certain quantity of t: mong them the saw and plane in ques % When it was known that he had no jawyar to defend him, several persons volunteered to assist him, but he rejected all their offers and, as stated, conducted his own defense. ‘The jury were out less than five minutes, and upon their return to the court room and reporting that they had acquitted the prisoner, the large audience gave vent to their feelings by handclapping, cheering, and the like The’ Dadlite made ‘@ vain & fort for.@ moment or to suppress the applause, but it conged only when . those who engaged in {t became tired. AS soon MAINE MEMORIAL FUND. ‘fwo Entertzinments to Be Given for That Purpose. The greatest interest on the part of the Washington public is manifested in the two eatertainments arranged for the ben- efit of the “Maine” memorial fund. The first of these is the great vaudeville per- formance at the Columbia Theater Friday afternoon from 1 to 6 o'clock, at which all the companies playing at the local theaters this week will be represented, and a num- ber of talented local amateurs will appear. ‘The Clara Morris Vaudeville Company, May Irwin, the star of the “Swell Miss Fitzwell” company: Flora Irwin, the star of the “Widow Jones” company, assisted by Mr. Walter Hawley, and the “Miss New York, Jr.,"” company are but a few of the leading attractions. Mr. Homer Davenport, the famous cartoonist, will draw a number of caricatures of prominent public men in full view cf the audience, giving with each sketch a brief humorous description of the subject. ‘The other entertainment referred to is the concert at the Grand Opera House nex: Sunday night, for which the most elab- orate preparations have been made. Al- though the tickets for this event will not be placed on sale until Thursday morning, there has been already a large and con- stantly increasing demand for them during the past day or two. The full Marine Band, with ite new leader, Prof. W. Santelmann; the National Guard Band, un- der the direction of Lieut. D. B. MacLeod; the Madrid Mandolin Club, the Saenger- bund, Arion and Maennerchor singing so- cieties; Mrs. Kitty Thompson-Berry, prano: Miss Blanche E. Muir, conifalta: Mr. W. D. McFarland, tenor; Mr. Otto Luebkert, baritone; Mr. Sol » dr, vielinist;| Mr. H Ei flutist; Mr. * ir. lenry Jaeger, 3 r Arthur D. Mayo, > the e : HUMANE SOCIETY. Executive Committee Holds Its Reg- ulcr Monthly Meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the ex- ecutive committee of the Humane Society was held Monday in the Sun building. It was proposed that an effort be made to bave a law passed by Congress turning over to the society the money accruing from Gog licenses, the work of gathering in those unlicensed and the ownership of the pound, A committee was appointed to outline a plan of work, and the society will ask the co-operation of the District Commissioners in drafting a bill to present to Congress. e nati society having selected Washington for the holding of the annual convention the committee selected the 14th, 15th and 16th as suitable days, which time will be submitted to the national committee for final action. ‘The offer of the Y. M. C. A. to sell ihe society a certain amount of space in ~he contemplated new building was discussed, but no definite action taken. ‘The number of cases of cruelty to dumb animals looked after the lest month was qnd ber ia abers incident to her sreaking og her A ‘Cough, See ee Sth & oe canted has been almost continuously tll. Mrs, Howe, the daughter, has also been much brcken down. The latter has now gone to New York to the home of her father-in-law, Dr. St. John Roosa. Mr. Frank Butterworth has taken a posi- tion in the banking house of Bertron & Storrs, 42 Wall street, New York, and it now there. Mrs. Butterworth and son Ber have taken apartments at the new Hotel Gordon and will rent their house in La Droit Park. After Mrs. Butterworth’s re- turn here xhe 2nd her son Ben will remain at the Gordon until summer. Memorial services are to be held in Cin- cirrati next Saturday. > Sey Gallas tribe in Africa is reported a Belgian authority to regard it as a Siored” duty to kil “cows on every ‘pos _ ible occasion, with a view of aoovoring % certain volume of sacred lore which @ cow once swallowed. == (4 ‘ Certifying to the Age and Purity of the ‘Whisky. 4s the Government's Guer- Sit the nadie W.8 GAMES 8 Ob ts printed stomp ALL DEALERS SELL IT