Evening Star Newspaper, March 10, 1898, Page 6

6 — THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. THURSDAY..............March 10, 189%. CROSBY S. NOYES es THE EVENING STAR has n reg and permanent Family Circalation much more than the combined cir- culation of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medinm ft has no eempectitor. (7Im order to aveid delay: count of personal absenc: THE STAR should not be addr to any indfvidual connee: with office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpose. Half a Loaf. > local telephone company will commit a serious ‘under if it fails or ref learn the lesson ¢ tive experi- through rict and appropriation bill con’ to a reasonable und mmaad lowering the rat -sally charged for telephone s within the District of Columbia here- » company will be only storing , wrath inst itself if it s to evade the re- . or by a deteriora- to regain some of the Congress has plain! ice aft up 1 seeks quireme tion of the service lest fina cial ground. shown that it is persuaded that the pres- nt rates for the present service are too high and that the telephone business can be conducted in a city like Washington on the present basis at a fair profit for a much lower scale of prices. If the present com- pany, alrecdy deeply in debt to Congress ard the community for the free enjoyment of a monopoly of the streets and alleys for many ye1vs, demonstrates its unwillingness to accept the changed conditions it is plain that Congress, according to the record just rade, will be disposed promptly to substi- tute for the old corporation some other concern, one ef the several now anxious for an opportunity to enter the local field and give first-class telephonic service at even lower rates than the new law provides. The proverb, “half a loaf is better than nene” -appiies excellently to illustrate the pesiticn in which the company, therefore. now finds itself. The corporation has no mertgag? on the field. It has no perpetual or even long-term franchise. It bas no legislation from Congress upon which it can base a claim of vested rights. Under such circumstances, it is the part of wis- dom for it to accept the new order of things with the purpcse of holding what has been left to it. The suggestion is ex- tended in good faith. It cannot be denied that there are many applicants eager to succeed to the privileges of this company, or even to compete with it for the patron age of the people. The Star is printing from day to day statistics and facts relat- ing to the telephone conditions in other cities, especially where competition has been permitted. In practically every case, it has been shown, competition tas caused a material red ion in rates and improve- ment of the service. Thus it is demon- strated that low rates and bad service do net necessarily go together. It shows, too, that there is a profit in the telephone bus- ines en conducted upon a fair margain on individual contracts, and that the lower rates invite patronage from thousands who are prevented from participation in the comforts of telephone connection as long as the rates are preserved at a high point. In view of these disclosures it will be the height of felly for the local company to take the position that good service cannot be given for the rates prescribed by the rew law. The commrnity does not wish to undergo the annoyance of the removal of one telephone company ond the installation of another, unles. the existing company in effect abandons the business by declaring its incapacity to rerder first-class service at the legal rate ——_—__.«+ The Spirit of the Union. In considering the matter of our reunited country and the spirit that animates the American people today with respect to threatened trouble with a foreign power, it is well to note one feature in particular which has contributed no little toward bringing about the happy condition of af- fairs. At the close of the war there were many men in the south who turned their faces toward new fields of enterprise. Some of them went north, while others went west. Though broken in forune, they were full of spirit and capacity, and well calculated to take a leading part wherever they might locate. They thrived in their new homes. They now are substantial citizens of in- fluence where they reside. They still love the south, but they also love the section where their fortunes are cast. This makes them men of truly national sympathy and understanding. Their children, though born and educated elsewhere, have inherit- ed an attachment for the south, where many of their kindred still live. On the other hand, northern men, and some of them fresh from the Union army, turned their faces toward the south. They had means and & thorough business train- ing. and the south, with her waste places to be built up, invited them. Those who went with such good purpose were welcom- ed, and have thrived. They have become, in their sympathies and interests and asso- ciations, southern men. They are among the most valuable of the citizens of the south today. But they love the north no less than when they fought for the preser- vation of the Union. Their attachment for their old homes is unimpaired. Largely in this way the sections have come to a better understanding of one an- other, and a national spirit has come to fill the bosoms of the people. Probably never since the Union was formed have its priceless blessings and importance been so thoroughly appreciated by those sharing them as they are today. If war with any foreign power were come tomorrow thousands of southern-born men would be found enlisting in northern regiments, and thousands of northern-born men enlisting in southern regiments. The section would be nothing, but the Union everything, and the one flag would be served with enthu- siasm by all. ——_+>ee—____. A contemporary expresses the opinfon that in the present phase of our relations with Spain it “waz unwise for this govern- ment to show its hand." Why not? It's band ts both clean and mailed. Let all the World see %. ————_ e+ -__ Tardy but Timely Actio: ‘The appropriation of fitty millions for the bational defense 1s nothing more than should bave bzen made long ago, in per- haps even more generous measure. ‘Tats cotntry has for a long time been in a most 2% malcus position with regard to this very item cf self-defens: against any possible fce. It has adopted a middle course tnat has represented an extreme of extrava- ance. With all that it has 2xpended in the recent past for fortifications, guns and ships, it now finds itself only halt pre- pared. Uniess supplemented by other mil- itons, these already put into the various fcrms of defensive pr2cautions are prac- tically wasted. Battle ships have been Luilt for which no adequate docking facili- ties have ben provided. Forts have been constructed for which no guns have been forged. Subsidies have been paid to ocean uners for which no emergency armament has bean ereated. ‘Vessels have been partly finished for which no armor has been se- cured. Both the army and the navy kave ‘been granted machines of war for which the recessary human equipment has not— to except In @ single case, and that under the | of constructing pubiic spur of the present excitement—been pro- vided. The whole system has been char- actzrized mainly by a lack of system, a derenderce upon the continuation of peace and yet with only a plece-meal and ut- terly insufficient provision of the sur:st means of preserving the peace. It has required an international crisis to awaken Congress to a realization of the folly of this course. The fifty million fund Just granted will be of great benefit to the nation. It will enabl2 both of the govern- ment’s agencies tor defensive operations to complete, in large measure, the projects al- ready undertaken and only half accom- plished. It will permit additional enter- prises to be devised and projected. 1t witl give the navy some badly needed ships, the army a store of guns and projectiles and mounts, and it will, in addition, which is quite as important as any particular ben>fit, give the nation a greater confidence in its own agencies of protection. Without detracting from the patriotic spirit of the two houses of Congress, with- out depreciating the heartiness of their de- sire to do what is right, it may yet b> said that had the same spirit b2en shown earlier, had the Congress been as liberal in its grant of means to the administrative officers of the government as it has just been under the stress of unusual efrcum- stances, it is probable that the present crisis would not have occurred. Nations like Spain are prone to take advantage of such a situation as has existed in the United States for fully a quarter of a century. The incomplete preparations cf this country for warlike emergencies have been patent to the whole world, Spain par- ticularly of late. Had th? policy of arm- ing the vessels, fortifying the ports, pro- coring reserve equipments of guns and munitions of war been carried to the prcper extent, the chanc2s are that the ar- regant feeling of confidence in an ability to trounce Uncle Sam woul not have dis- played itself on the part of Spain. 1t is unfortunate, but apparently, true that this ccuntry has too long be2n regarded as an unwieldy giant, which, becoming lazy in a reliance upon its natural resources, has ex- pesed itself to successful assaults by even a smaller power. Yesterday and the day b2fore, however, the giant awakened to a sense of its dan- ger. The appropriation of a large sum of money without reserve, without stipulation as to the details of exp2nditure, sheuld mark the beginning of a new era for the United States,’ characterized’ by a full ap- preciation of the necessities and the pos- sibilitizs of the national defense. ——__ + 2 Distress in Cuba. And now come Senator Proctor and Colonel M. M. Parker, who testify to the truth of the reports picturing extreme distress among the people of Cuba. They are men of conservatism and good judg- ment. They are not detailing nearsay, but are speaking from their own personal ob- servation. They are fresh from the scene. While pursuing their inquiry they enjoyed facilities for making it as thorough as their time allowed. They travelled with. Miss Clara Barton and saw the practical work- ings of the relief measures and the gaunt benefic:aries of tue American bounty. The whole pitiful story was unfolded to them in a way the most realistic and convincing. And yet, mouniain high as this kind of testimony row is, and from sources which forbid a question as to its truth, it was only recently that Spain was asserting with almost violence that she was being lied about on the subject. Such horrors as were described could not, she declared, possibly exist. She seized the figures given and worked a simple sum in arithmetic with them and proved to her own satisfac- tion that no policy could have so decimated the native population of the island. She was willing to admit that some distress among the pacificos had been inflicted. Of course. It was unavoidable. “War is hell.” And so forth, and so on. But that many thousands of people had been stary- ed to death and many other thousands were in the shadow of death as the result ef her policy, Spain resented with energy and through the medium of thousands of pompous adjectives. As always, the truth, in the end, has prevai'cd. Spain's efforts to hide it have failed utterly. Her vociferations of virtue arouse now only contempt, and her cham- pions are completely discredited. She stands convicted of having deliberately at- tempted to exterminate the Cuban popu- lation by starvation, and of having worked the most frightful horrors in the line of that policy. In fact, so clear is the case, and so abundant and unimpeachable are the facts that make it up, that when the official reports are sent to Congress we shall be fortunate if we escape censure for not having intervened long ago in the Interests of humanity. Publie Victories. Things recently have been coming The Star's way with gratifying regularity and with beneficial results in every case to the Fublic. Trading stamps have been driven out, the conversion of Rosslyn into an im- pregnable Jackson City has been prevented, the universal domestic water-meter has been beaten, a decisive anti- |-oleomargarine victory has been won, and telephone rates have beer reduced. As the consistent and constant advocate of the interests of the people of the capital in every section and of every class, The Star takes a pardonable pride in the part which it has played in these victories for thé public welfare, and it believes that with the community and The Star fighting with the same earnest- ress and vigor in close co-operation equally favorable results will be secured in the campaigns now in progress for other worthy local betterments, ——~r+e—___ That there may be no mistake about Prince Albert's incognito being respected, the name which he assumes has been care- fully spelled out to the public in the news- Pepers. ———_~ +o —___ ‘The amount of money voted by Congress is less significant than the unenimity with which it was placed unreservedly at the President's disposal. —_—_>+e—__ A watchdog of the treasury is all the more useful for being able to promptly recognize Uncle Sam as the rightful mas- ter of the place. ——_~ro—____. Mr. Taylor of Tennessee is becoming con- vinced that musical talents will not bring Permanent success unless a man lets his hair grow. ———+ +e —___ Washington does not desire any Sunday base ball. It is bad enough to take chances on the record for week days. —~>+e—_____ Slow-Building Constraction. The citizens of San Francisco and those of Washington are in a position to sym- pethize neartily with one another, for they have a common ground of grievance against the slowness of public construction meth- ods. The Washington case is too well known to require to be stated. The San ‘Francisco case is a fair prototype, though the record is not even so nearly completed as in the Washington instance. The build- ing on the other edge of the continent { intended for the occupancy of the courts of justice and other miscellaneous -bureaus ecnnected with the police administration of the city. It was begun, as such things go, about three years ago. It was to have been finished six months ago. It ia not yet 2 quarter finished and at the rate thus established it will occupy twelve years or more in construction. The record is one other elements so” THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1898-12 PAGES, system of miscellaneous contracts. The fan Francisco Chfonicle recently printed @ picture of the building as it ‘should have looked, completed, October 1, 1897, accom- panied by a picture of the affair as it looks today. The contrast carries a forceful moral that can be readily appreciated by the long-patient people of the national capi- tal, who have been waiting many years for an ad2quate post office equipment. —_—_—__+ +» —_____ When young Mr. Leiter gets tired of pos- sessing a great deal of grain, he can ex- change It for a great deal of money. And when he gets tired of the money he can} change it back for grain or some other cemmodity. It is a glorious privilege and yet ii carries a suggestion of monotony. ———>ree—_ The people who some time ago made sen- tentious observations on’ the alleged in- stability of this form of government will observe the unanimity of sentiment with reference to the appropriation for the na- ticnal defense and ponder. —__+e—__ Zcla may have some difficulty in selling his books in France. But he should reap a rich harvest in America where the value of advertising as well as merit is sure of recognition. ——__ + + +____ SHOOTING STARS. The Most Lmportant. “I suppose that there are many problems which polar explorers seek to solve,” said the unscientific man. “Yes,” replied the intrepid traveler; grat many.” “What is the most important one?” “Getting back.” Omitted. ‘That Mary had a little lamb, The poets often print; But, sad her fate, They fail to state, That she had peas or mint His Family Tree. He had been boasting of his family tree, and Miss Cayenn? interrupted with the in- quiry: “Isn't it something like the orchid?” “In what respect?” “All branches and no root! Modest. : “Excuse me,” said the clothing salesman, “but wouldn't you like to have me take th2 Price tag cff that suit for you?” “Yes,” replied Farmer Corntossel, ‘“meb- be you'd better. Ef I was to go aroun’ ad- vertisin’ what a lot o’ money I paid fur them clothes, p’raps the n2ighbora ‘ud think I was tryin’ to show off.’ . A Difficult Position. “It's pretty hard,” said the tutor to the King of Spain. “I guess I'll have to resign this position.” “What is the difficulty?” friend. “I don’t take enough interest in politics. I quoted a maxim which stated that it is reprehensible and dangerous to live beyond one’s means, and he threatened to have me prosecuted for treason.” 5 inquired the - Sartorial. The fashion-plates are blooming now Where e’er our eyes are turning; Designs that clothe the form with grace Or fill the heart with yearning. The spring will bring them forth once more, Fine garments by the million, Fit for the nilitary man And for the staid civilian. In droves adown the street they’ll go, To fascinate each charmer— But none so fine as Uncle Sam In his new spring suit of armor. ————_+++_____ Too Long Delay. From the Chicago Tribune. Unspeakable atrocities have been prac- ticed upon women and children almost within sight of our shores and our govern- ment has not stopped them. Non-combat- ants by the thousand haye been starved as a war measure in a neighboring island, and our people out of their abundance have not been permitted to give relief. Great Britain has much to answer for in the Armenian massacres, but the moral re- sponsibility of the United States in the cese of Cuba is far greater. The United States is nearer to the scene of action thin England is. It has the power single- handed to do in Cuba what Great Britain aione might not be able to do in Armenia. Why has it extended no helping hand? Before de Lome wrote his letter revealing the duplicity of Spain, and before the Maine was blown up and 250 Amerizan seamen were buried in a hostile harbor, there was ample cause for intervention in Cuba. Even then we were drifting toward war, if war was necessary to assert our influence and maintain our authority on the Arrerican continent. Tae incentives to interference are not less, but far greater under the stress of recent events. We hsve been derelict n our duty in not inter- fering sooner. ———~2e___ A Nice Little Month, From the St. Louls Globe-Democrat. The Boston Herald calls February a “brave little month.” The characteriza- tion is correct. February showed a ‘sur- plus of nearly $2,000,000, and gave an as- surance that surpluses will be frequent hereafter. It did this by its gain in reve- nue. The average daily receipts in that month were higher than January's high mean. Expenditures in February are usually not great. Those of April and July will be much larger. The fact, how- ever, that the average daily revenue has been steadily increasing, taking months as a whole, from the time last July when the tariff act went into operation, shows that income will soon catch up permanently with outgo. It is evident that the defizit’s days are numbered. —~e>_____ Possibilities in Electrical Power. From the St. Paul Pioneer Press. The manufacturirg development of many a city has been hindered hitherto because, hke St. Paul, it has been “far from fuel.” But the electrical generator and the copper wire are abolishing that hindrance and bringing the fuel practically to the manu- facturer’s door. The day may not be dis- tant when a current generated at some coal mine in Iowa or northern Illinois, or on the edge of one of Minnesota's peat de- posits, may supplement the power derived frcm the Mississippi's fall in carrying our city forward to a great manufacturing destiny. e Unify Divorce Laws, From the San Francisco Bulletin. These inconsistencies in the marriage laws of the several states should in some way be reconciled. There should be no doubts as to the legality of a marriage. As a change in the federal Constitution investing Congress: with the power to pass uniform marriage laws for the whole Union would require considerable time, a uniform marriage bill might be submitted to the legislatures of the several states for adop- tion. —_~++___ Intervention a Settled Policy. From the Chicago Times-Herald. The Cuban policy of the administration ‘was announced long ago and has been con- sistently followed. That policy has been for intervention when the situation in Cuba d ded such action. It was a policy dictated by statesmanship, in the interests of humanity, the maintenance of trade and the quietude of the American People. — oo Circumstantial. From the Kansas City Star. Although all of the evidence points to the conclusion that the Maine was blown up from the outside, the American public — to accept the theory that the Span- isl it rag in way = sible for the disaster. But the fact re- ti loes and submarine mines are not for sale at drug stores or cor- ner grocel even in Havana. In Training. From the Springfield Republican. Your Uncle Samuel has raining table. OU PHOSPHATIC EMULSION is the finest Norwegiani Cod Liver Oil, combined with Yolk of Eggs, Glycerine, Phosphoric Acid, New England Rum, Oil of Bitter Almonds and Orange Flower AW: ater. It presents the pure oil] in its most at- attractive form—as a pleas- antly palatable, easily digest- ed emulsion, It’s better in every way than the pure oil. Especially desirable for chi! dren and folks whose stom- achs are weak. ONLY soc. PINT. WILLIAMS’ ( Temple Drug Store, (¢ Cor. 9th and F Streets. EN Aa A Coal Bargain. Selling White Ash Coal at $4.49 ——— ton is the biggest coal bargain of th Season. Full weight—clean coal sultable for stove or furnace—deliv- ered in chute free. ‘Phone 476. wm. J. Zeh, 708 11th. a 4d LRP > MAT rINGS CUT. Almost time to supplant the winter car- pets with Matting. Anticipate your = needs and buy now—and save. ‘‘Odd’’ rolls and ‘‘Remnants’’ of 30c. and Cc. ar atc ea | BA pant’ per yd. at 35e. Mattings—h a Inge “heavy quallty nekhe $1 quality aapestey Brussels Carpet to rable “patterns, been cu’ eS Houghton vat St BRACE UP! , -otss" cats cao to % cents quart bottle. Delivered. TO-KALON WINE CO., 614 14TH ST. mb10-20d 12 BOTTL 'S FOR ontx r Te. 5 Drink It And Be Well. "Phone 908. i Most every one needs a y §@ —— tonic now—to enrich the y © —— blood,” “strengthen the * ens body+-and restore vitality 66 99 «“Crown” Porter : = Is an _igeal tonic. The ¥ € —— best, ‘spring medicine” x «@ —— that folks can take. Brac- x @ —— ing and nourishing. 4 Fate yen Nee tat 3 Washington BreweryCo., 3 £ 4th & F Ss. NE. *Plione 2154 5 ee AAAABARA, Cure Your Rheumatism, You can care yourself. “S. & 8, MATIC REMEDY js the only me need. You can safely rely tatn and speedy cure. Only 50c. bottle. Laxative Bromo Quinine, 20c. 8, T Cure, 1c. Fine Hair Brushes, 25¢. Whisk Brooms, 10c. up. STEVENS’, oth and Pa. Ave. 0-1 icine you It's a cer- —— —of the eye oftentimes means that glasses should be worn. See us. No charge for examination. Opticians, “1311” F St. sell): 200 “Last Call” Pani Our Great Fur Sale. It's now or never for those of you who haven't been here yet. You MUST come SOON if you want a share of the Fur bar- —— gains we offer. The way we've reduced rices on rich, stylish Furs will make this bargain sale “memorable In our business career, 7-Furs repaired, remodeled and stot SAKS FUR Cc Cor. 13th at and °¢ G Streets, mb10-th,s, t-16 rao A Delicious Bread‘ It's always —_toothsome— whether you serve it cold or Boston fresh from the overs. Aod it B makes the finest “toast” you TOWN Jever ate. Folks never seem to | Bread. jtire of our Boston Brown Bread, _|because we make the genuine, 5, 10 and 15e. loaf. (Krafft’s Bakery, (om, 8" st. AND Pa, AVE. 2. mh10-th,séetu-20 Vo EOS “Old Forester” Whisky. A pure rye whisky—that is unusually old and mellow. Older iuhnbitants know all about “Ol Forester," We are headquarters wi Hoovers FRITATE STOCK WHIS- is a sple y for all medicinal uses, Only’ $1 Sor Tull quart bottle. Ww. B. Hooves, 1417 N. Y. Ave. mb10-th,s,t-14 si pias oe Se ea am === LEMON WER S SELTZER} ant quick cure for 3 ervOusness and in- . > > 4 —is a sur 4 headache, { digestion! ‘ Let it oe you! gists. { Pred’ oud 25c. and 5oc. yh ee ee IV! Bous-d*chance to prove ourasseftion to launder your. shirts, collars and ~cuffs whiter, cleaner and better than any other one else! "Phone 592 or drop eee and we'll call for your “wash!” : _Prazee’s. Laundry, | ae Se 1214 and and d 1216) Se 13 Speowe bez. Canes sin Ain 1898 Bicycles. Hairdressing. Viley High-grade Wheels, with every best improvement. War-, ranted in every respect. Men’s, Ladies’, $29.50. $31.00. 7 Bonght and to be seld for cash only. Brought from the makers to you with next to no expense. No name to pay for, Ro agent's fees, no losves to reckon for. Fourth fleor.. +++++-Palais Royal Interview Mrs. and learn of the latest Paris and London styles coiffures. 7 Facial massage smoothes wrinkles and cnres pimples; preserves beauty. Consult Mrs. Secher. G7The Manicure’s fingers. Balcony parlors. “Trade Sale” Kid Gloves. Art makes dainty -Palais Royal French Kid. Spring Style. $1.2 for 66c pair. 25 quality SS* THE PALAIS ROYAL. AST “TRADE SALE” of Gloves this side of Easter. The reason should be obvious-- the demand will soon so increase that the merchant will be after the maker instead of the maker after the merchant. Of course cheap gloves will be plentiful—but these are guar- anteed $1.25 quality Real Kid Gloves. All sizes in latest 2-clasp style. Correct spring shades of English tans, delicate modes, gray: browns, white and black. Only 200 dozen of them. 66c pair. Friday’s Six Best Bargains. (In Suit and Wrap Department.) No. 3. $1.3D for chotce of inst 2 twelve $3.50 to $5.98 Dress Skirts. Made of all-wool cloths, in fancy checks, stripes, ete. No. 1. $5.98 to choice ot last ° eleven Ladies’ $11.98 and $16 Cloth Suits. Black. blue, green and brown the col- ors No. 5 QBc tt last of these $1.75 to $250 Flaa aelette ‘Wrappers. Sizes 34 to 42, in one style or another. No. 6. for little Children's Cloth = Reefers, in No. 2. $5.89 for choice of last six $10 to $15 Cloth No. 4. for either of these $8 to $10 Silk Waists. $5.8: $1. Fifteen of them, in French | colors. The deep sailor collar Biking Saits. Not all sizes in | plaids, English checks, Roman | trimmed with white braid. Only each style. stripes. eizes are 2 to G years. Three Bargains in Competition. The Dress Goods Department and that for Ready-made Suits, etc., are in keen competition. Both are virtyally two stores, each with its “buyer.” The rivalship is sometimes more beneficial to you than to The $5 to $10 Coats at $17: “Swell” WHITE & | REDDING Successors to Clark & Co.) 811 Pa. Ave, Friday Reductions. Derby and Stanley Waists. Help yourself to a tableful of Ladies? 39¢, Fine Shirt Weiste—in handsome I patterns—that were ates: Vaid Silk Velvet se $3.75 Ladies ‘Sate on Pettics ats. ty Bleck Sateen Pet that 50c. Handkerchiefs Way Down Lot of 1 White chiefs, 29 nd of Ladies” “Armorside and F. 31 Twin 59c. them at one Linings should fly —at these prices tomorrow Just think of buying the best Gra Mixed Im. Haire! ~ ad the reg. 7 y, ular I2tc. grade, for . 4. And the remnants of all Percalines it call on Ladie: 9. Ladies” Black $1.79 yd Caper reduced to 86. 0 Capes reduced to $7. Only 13 left of these Cloth Coats, iu rough and smooth effects, that sold at $5 i $10, now selling at. oa Ladies’ Plush Capes. Suits Reduced. Three Splendid Suits at less than the cost of the cloth: One Black Serge Eton Suit—fancy yest and girdle of silk—size 38. Reduced from $15 te --- ‘One Nobby Green Cheviot Salt. Nghe fitting waist trimmed 1th = vet and silk—sis a. Hedueed $10 Cts GS 80.6... oicensciesbon One Cadet Bine Cheviot Suit, bolero jacket — with silk. Reduc- $7 Linen Daaniecs. 10 doz, 45x33 Mu Pillow Cases. Reduced from to. OC. Heavy Muslin Sheets, double. bed size. Reduced fiom 55c. to 42. Lot of remnants of Cotton Sheetings and Pillow Casings, Jess than cost price to close in one day White &Redding,81 1 Pa.Av it = Palais Royal proprietor. Tomorrow's “Specials” in Dress Goods De- partment, for instance: "Coupon At 29c. At 39c. (Worth 36c.) = If presented Friday, Mech. The rew Wash Silks for Varicus 50c. fabrics at 39¢. 11, 1898, with $1, entitles eee Eee ee yd. In colors: English Checks, bearer to Set of Reliable ; Dress Linings—5 yards 12c bining white with pinks, Mixed Cheviote and Silk and SRS RSS Sores ee SSSR ine ate Weol Mixtures, In blaex: ae ee 2 = = RAR aes eee Lae ‘anves. 36 «the tot: Jacquards, in artistic effects. Saar Paes THE PALAIS ROYAN. Two Unlooked-for Surprises. Dress Trimmings and Ribbons just arrived=-10:30 this morning. Here’s the news, hastily dictated by the “‘buyer:”’ “The trimmings are garnitures somewhat like, but vastly superior to the lots previously here”... .“The variety is much greater, the designs are more elaborate, the qualities better”... .“To be offered in two grand lots.” Lot 1 at 49c and Lot 2 at 98c. “The values reach $4.50. In the lots are Mohair and Silk Braid Frog Sets of from 3 to 8 pieces, also the latest style blouses and yokes” “Among the Jetted Garnitures are Panels, Boleros and Girdles Tomorrow’ s visitors will find $1 to $4.50 values at 49c and 98c for choice.” 19c for 25c to 40c Ribbons. “The surprise is in the styles and colors just as much as in the price” ....“Every latest spring color and effect for dress and millinery trim- ming is here in Stripes, Checks, Plaids and Fancies”. .. .““The widths are 33 and 4 inches, the values 25c to 40c, the price to be 19c a yard’ “Need we say more?” 6 “Specials” for Friday Only. V ARIOUS goods are taken from regular stock and quoted at spe- cial prices for the day. .The list for tomorrow is, we think, un- usually attractive. 37c for the 68c Jeweled Belts. SF These are the ultra fashionable Rolled Gold and Oxidized Silver Belts, studded with mon- ster Jewels. 12c for the Famous “Quo Vadis.” G7'The originai authorized edition. Well printed on paper. 92c for $1.48 “Gloria” Silk Umbrellas. O of pol the iJewels*™ Art : Sacrificed. C. H. Luengene, Auctioneer, mb5 Gt CLEARING — Soo at 8 THIRD OF] “Everett's.” 1225 F St. The Last 3 Days } Auction! Sale at Everett’s’ Treasures rg peng it 1% offt U We've SF at to close out the entire line fine Funiture be K. Brown & the already iow prices. Mat. ing, in Reom Suites, Din- ing and Patlor Furniture, Book Cases, ©7'Tens of thousands have bought these Linbrellas of us during the last twenty years. The Hall Racks, &c. It'll poy you to bop here. Palais-Royal $1.48 “Gloria” Umbrellas are famous Ww. ee H. Kaiser, 20th & Ave. Successor to 8. K. Brown & Son, 820 20th st. 68c yard for Mousselaine de Soie. ©&7Selling here other days at 75e, but that’s a bargain price. We allude to the 22-iach Silk Embroidered Mousselaines, imported to retail at $1 to $2.50 yard. 19c for the 25c Silk Windsors. ©7Sapericr—some with hemstitched ends being extra width and length. Some, made into bews, save you time and trouble. $1.23 for $1.50 Spring Comfortables. C7 Those of best lofty cotton, covered with silkeline. ‘Light in weight, artistic in appearance. $8.98 for $12 Worth of Work. ©7Five-plece suite of ordinary size ferniture covered with very best Striped Liven. Our man calls, takes measurements, cuts, makes and fits the covering—all for $8.98. 6c yard for Best 25c Matting. foe ee a ee ‘Take cle ea ie Shisasigpdinnpets Ic for for Crystal Table Glasses. _ wsually retailed at 35¢ donen. Only 190 "for HERE Sip aiggrng icy eevee hayes Speer np acc end Scie ae tee’ Cartaln Btroechers. = Bbe Tor strongly made Stepdedders.. ‘Gmg You'd better make haste if you want to participate in this great bargnin feast we've spread. Only a few days remain before we move to 1329 F at. Till then such prices as these will prevail. Ree peed pan eee ee . 39, io a ae Saag 79c. % HURRY! oP Rub 'W.S. Teel, 935 Pa. Ave. Q Ge to Stccacd?s ies