Evening Star Newspaper, March 14, 1898, Page 10

10 ; PBILY LETTE Cloaks. Suits and Furnishings. Monday, March 14th, 1898. Easter Styles. We have done all the worrying about your “Easter” Suit. You have but to come and select the one you like best. The price will be less than you think._Paris and London models have only been slightly modi- fied to please the more quiet Ameri- can taste. Style and elegance pre- vails. Suits from $10 up to $48.50. The latest is the “Empress” Underskirt, which is a most desir- able departure from past meth- ods of stiffening and _—_ extending the skirt with lin- ings, bones, ex- tenders, etc. The “Empress” Skirt combines the graceful contour and elegance with ease and comfort and does away with all skirt linings, extenders, bones, etc. Their shape and flare is due to an arrangement of a fine spiral wire, which is light and in no wise inter- feres with the wearer while sitting, or in any other unusual position. Only one other house has the “Em- press” Skirt, and we have reasons to believe our line to be the most extensive. Shown in linen, satine and silk. $3 to $18. W.H. McKnew, 933 Pa. Av. mhi2-60d fr \Tirs. C. Stiebel’s | SPRING SHOWING of London and Paris Millinery, (TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.) Supplemented by many crea- tions of her own origination. Trimmed Hats, Flowers and Trimmings in bewilder- ing variety. hs: Stiebel, Mourning Goods a Specialty, 1113 @ st. = erring — Bloaters Mackerel—Shredded and / —Ipported and Domes- 2 ‘Pure Crab Apple ‘ Cider, 30c. gallon At Bryan’s. No t le to select somethi display of Lenten Det varlety—quality unques! sonable. — Sardi non— Lobster -~ C — Boneless C tte Cheese, 413 New York Avenue. ney Groceries, Wines, ete. mb14-m,w,f-28 Dainty Tid —TURKISH WASHED FIGS. Decidedly + the finest of all Figs. Sweet and juicy. Never dry, as 1s the case with others. We import these Wasbed Figs in 2 and 2% pound baskets E7ALL KINDS OF CACTES. MAGRUDER, N AND M ST. LENTEN DELI- -20* Off Everything in stock during improvements to our store. Rare chance to buy Stoves, China, Glassware, Wooden Ware, Kitchen Utensils, etc. : w.Barker,33w. tteoeretstp oat DHHOOP MODE SADE SOLLOROOLE OOD THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1898-16 PAGES. MR. BRYAN’S DENIAL He Declares That Certain Estimates Are Not Reliable. RESUMPTION OF TELEPHONE INQUIRY Facts Regarding the Revenue at Pay Stations. = CONTROL OF THE PATENTS —_+——_—_ At today’s meeting of the special sub- committee of the House appropriations committee charged with inquiring into the local teiephene rates President Bryan of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company resvmed his remarks. Mr. Bryan said the statements of the counsel for the citizens were unreliable, and he proposed to demonstrate their un- reliability. Referring to the estimate of a construction company, recently submitted by the counsel for the citizens, in which the cost of a 200-wire line, on 60-foot poles, was stated, Mr. Bryan said a 60-foot pole with 200 wires on it would leave but twelve feet clearance between the last arm and the ground, and would not be practicable in a city. He analyzed the details of the estimates, and held that in each item the cost stated therein was lower than the actval market price. He claimed that the cable proposed to be laid at the prices quoted was not good quality, and had been tried in this city and abandoned. Pay Stations at Drug Stores. Mr. Bryan also said that the company, in establishing public telephone stations in drug stores, was moved by the fact that the old system of private telephones was abused. The telephones were the common preperty of. the whole neighborhood. The cempany replaced the old instruments with the slot machines. The druggist is allowed to use the irstrument free for doctors and druggists’ calls, but the public is charged 10 cents a call. In every station where this system exists the free calls exceed the pay calls. Some of these pay stations are required to guarantee the company $10 a month income from the telephone. The number of pay stations established was 132. ‘Ihe result has been far from en- couraging. About twenty of the stations pay a revenue of only 1 cent for each call. One of them paid only $1 in a month. Mr. Bryan denied the charge made by ccunsel for the citizens that a-subscriber was refused information from the tele- Phone exchange of the location of a fire, supposedly in the neighborhood of his res- idence. Mr. Bryan said ‘n that case it had been fourd that the company hed not refused to connect the subscriber with another sub- seriber, but the operator had decltned to tell the locaticn of the fire. That was in pursuance of an order, made necessary, he sald, by the abuse of the custom of calling upon the operators for all kinds of infor- mation—base ball news, location of fires and even the time of day. To furnish such information slowed down the business of the office by consuming the time of the Office. Mr. Pitney asked if an evening newspa- per, being a telephone subscriber, desiring news of u base ball game, would be allowed to call up a subscriber near the ball grcunds and ascertain the score. Mr. Bryan said there was nothing to pre- vent such a course. i Mr. Pitney said the contract seemed to expressly forbid such a transaction. Alleged Leakage of Confidential Mat- : ter. Mr. Bryan referred to the charge made by counsel for the citizens that a treasury official, in communicating with a New York correspondent over the long-distance tele- Phone, had found his communication un- der discussion in the telephone exchange, even after he had been assured by Mr. Bryan thax the wire was clear. Mr. Bryan said he had never figured in that instance, and he demanded to know the name of the official, that the charge might be investigated. Mr. Bryan said the charge h orth in the newspapers, to the injury of the telephone company, and he wanted an opportunity to refute it. The Bell Company's Patents. yan denied Mr. Hempbill’s former statement that the only patent owned by the Bell Telephone Company is the Ber- lirer patent. He said the first patent of the Bell company expired in 1892. The Berliner patent was issued in 1879 or 1880. Mr. Blake's patent was purely a structural p: ent, and was not consider:d fundamenta! It is true that the Berliner patent was held up for eleven or twelve years in the patent office, by an interf2rence. The telephone receiver is public property. The transmit- ter is covered by patent. Mr. Bryan then detailed the history of the telephon> patent litigation. The Ber- liner patent, he said, is sufficiently broad to control the business of telephony in the United States during the life of the patent. “Do you take the position, then,” asked Mr. Pitn that the only tel2phone sys- tem which is available for the people of the District is the one covered by the Ber- liner patent? “That is my opinion,” said Mr. Bryan. “Then that may mak> our duty more r to control the existing company,” Mr. Pitney. patent to be used,” replied Mr. Bryan. Mr. Hemphill cortroverted Mr. Bryan's dcnial of his staterrents. “You know that the Berliner patent ran for fourteen years,” said Mr. Hemphill. “The statement that I made to which you took exception was furnished upon as good avthority as your own statement. I state that the Berliner patent covers practically the same thing as the patent on the orig- inal receiver and transmitter.” After some further discussion over the status of the patents the committee ad- jJourned until We-lnesday at 10:30 o'clock. The commitice will visit the Chesapeake and Potomac telephone exchange and will aso visit the Automatic exhibition ex- change some time this week. Jae Marvex. A New Kid Glove, will shortly be placed on sale, of which due notice will be given. B. Altman & Go. mb12-2t Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: White—Fdward L. Taison, jr. and Willie Baumgardner, both of Elitott, N. C. Colored—Edward Spriggs and Blanche Penn; John F. Carter and Eliza A. Morton. —___ Fruit of the Postal Congress. PARIS, March 14.—The chamber of depu- ties adopted today the postal arrangements signed at Washington in June last. ——_-—— Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Middleton have recently moved into their new home 3312 i2th street. Mrs. Middleton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Cauldwell of Los Angeles, Cal., are still with them, and will probably remain until summer. “WHAT DO TRE CHILDREN DRINK FUN IN THE SUPREME COURT. Judges Tell Humoroes Stories in the Consultation Room, From the Chicago Record. There is a good dea! more fun concealed under the imposing solemnity ‘of the Su- Freme Court than the public would imag- ine, and several of the justices, particu- jarly Justice Brewer and Justice Shiras, are great wits. The jokes they make and the stories they tell in the consultation room would make an interesting volume if its secrets could be penetrated. But the world only knows what transpires in the court room, and much of that is concealed by the rules of etiquette and decorum. Al- though the chief justice and his associates unite to protect the dignity of that great bulwark of the Constitution which they represent, there is often a good deal of suppressed fun in their efforts to defend it against ignorant or irreverent attorneys. They all agree that the most amusing incident that ever brightened the solemnity ef the Supreme Court chamber occurred several years ago, when Justice Miller un- dertook to arrest the flow of eioquence of an atterney who was arguing his first case, an appeal from the circuit court of a west- ern state. The young lawyer was declaim- ing at the rate of one hundred and fifty vords a iinute on some of the simplest principles of law, which every attorney should fully understand before he gets his diploma, and, becoming weary after awhile, Jvstice Miller interrupted the speaker in @ sarcastic tee, inquiring: “I hope the learned counsel will give the — the credit of knowing rudiments of law.” “I beg the pardon of your honor,” replied the attorney in the blandest manner, “but I made that mistake in the lower court.” A similar incitient occurred more re- cently, when’ a young atiorney from the south entangled in complications of his own creating, and was floundering along in a hopeless. attempt to extricate himself. Justice Brewer,. who is hearted and always helps a fel out of a difficulty when he Sapie to Part of a H su, undertook to play the Samaritan, and brought upon siaft that his associates on the Yes, and not to authorize an infringing Men’s suits. Lot of men’s suits that were not near the fire, but in another part of the build- ing—all sizes, tco—neatest stripe—light pila checks—guarantecd pure wool sults like we've bought to sell for $8 and $9, $3.98 Lot of men’s handsome plaid and check pattern all-weol dress sults—fine custom- made garments, in cassimeres and chev- POOQOE and for which we paid more than. suits that were made for spring. asicare: Ost carl saDieelmareed (9) 08 $10 and $12.00... 0.eeeee ee ° Men’s pants. (Men's and youths’ sizes. Lot of dark chevict pants—in most cases absolutely perfect—in other in- stances have been wet and neéd a press- ing—which cannot be had under 49c. lar... Lot of perhaps 300 pairs of all-wool pants, in plaid cheviots snd tweeds—six different patterns—with patent buttons and finely tailored—the usual $2 QQ) pants Peseecaees IC. GOOOSSOCEOSOO Lot of dic tary’ seats. less than Youths’ pants. Lot of young men’s fine worsted and cassimere pants—in checks, stripes and mixtures—ahsolutely all _wé hence need _pressing—you bought their equal for less than $3.50 never 90c. =-the offering of a leading cust and even larger lot than before, Saturday merning, and before And, as little as the-first lot was Bike suits. Lot of men’s all-wool Scotch tweeds and chevict hicycle suits—in plaids and checks | —handsome patterns—elegantly _ tailored garments—made up for spring and shown in ‘our regular stock at $7 and $3. Youths’ suits. Lot of all-wool plaid cheviot suits—sev- eral different stylcs—as finely tailored as sults can some satin-piped seams— garments which are shown you ordinarily at $8 and more—some with stained lin- Sect we eet $2.50 Tot of fine all-wool worsted sults, in those nobby checks and plaids which’ you Ike so well—which are so fashionable. You can see they're fine goods. The mak- ing and finishing show ft. You cannot mnatch elsewhere and we can’t out of our regular stock under $13— mcst of them unhurt........ Top coats. Lot of men’s and youths’ covert top coats in several different shades—in the short box styles, which are “the thing" this spring—also upburt by fire or water —regular $9 and $10 ments. Youths’ vests. Lot of youths’ all-weol cdd_yests—also from enits, which, perhaps, were too badly scorched to be’ wora—un- 25c harmed, except stained linings. . ) 3) $1.29 for $2.50 skirts. ‘Those pretty eatin damask figured bril- lantine skirts—every one bound with vel- veteen—every one rustle lined—and every one the new fan effect—$2.50 value. To- morrow, $1.29, as a special bargain. Os & Lot of those very stylish Bayadere # striped skirts—made full and well lined— Dought to sell for §$3—to go tomorrow for $1.98. $3.98 for $5.50 skirts. Instead of $5.50 you m: das—haye z skirts for $3 essary, for they have sold wonderfully fast. $4.98 for $7 skirts. \f row, flimsily made Hd qual line lined and ni cardinal, ceris cl own and n, of them for 38e. Plumes, 9c. ss Lot of black ost which originally 5 ich feather plumes— id for 50e.—will be ’ Underwear, 49c. 3 and embroldery- drawers, skirts, hich sold up to $1, —wiil be offered to- A tableful of trimmed corset chemises and gow and some for 1 morrow for 49¢. Boys’ waists, 9c. AN day we shall sell boys’ fine pleated reale waists in the newest striped pxt- Reras—the regular 19¢. walsts—for 9¢. fa? Child’s hose, AiZe. Yo have is many pairs as you Mitof ese children's fast’ Hack ribbed nd they a in all sizes from 6 to gc. values—for 4%. pair. 1.98 for $3.00 skirts. $7.98 for $11 skirts. Those exquisite satin brocade and bro- caded satin skirts—those poems of ele- g the very finest und most fashion- able skirts—will go for $7.08 instead of $11 Silk waists, $2.98. | Lot of those new plaid tucked black China silk walsts—the same for which wre asked $460 about town—here for Silk waists, $4.98. Lot of these *handsome black taffeta silk waists,/ in) three different styles— blouse-tuckef! fronts—and also lot of new eta silk waists— hich are sell- reefers, $1.49. Lot of children’s new spring reefers—in new blue, gre red and brown—with Inrge, Draid\isititucd reefer. collars—reg- ular $2.75 vigies—will go for a day at $1.49. Ss Whitt | Corset covers, 12'4c. i muslin corset covers—plain, but evi not over . values for The “fi ” of clothi he “fire sale” of clothing y jaker’s salvage stock of men’s, youths’ and boys’ clothing at half and less than wholesale cost--which has set all Washington wild=-has received a new impetus by the addition of another A letter from the firm was received nightfall the entire shipment arrived. ° \ , hurt, this lot is even less damaged. No offering at any time before has ever equaled this. There have been sales of salvage stocks— many of them—there have been “assignee sales” and “bankrupt sales;” there have been “closing-out sales” and “bought-up sales;” but there has never been a legitimate fire sale, such as this is, where the © clothing was so nearly perfect—so little damaged—and where prices were so absurdly low. And what © makes it all the more important is the fact that every single garment was created by this famous maker, and that he sells the best clothing to be had—the best clothing that is to be had in this and the other leading stores in this city. _ We trust you will realize the necessity of responding promptly to this advertisement. We hate to disappoint you, but you can readily understand that the sale cannot keep up longer than the lots hold out, and they cannot hold out long. Have your purchase charged if you wish. If it is an accommodation to you, do so by all means. It costs nothing to do it—it is no trouble for us. Youths’ coats. Knee pants. Special values in every department. Drawers, 12%4c. New waists, 49c. 19¢. ribbon sale. Flowers, 12%4c. S == @ © © © © & &s 8 Boys’ ceats. Loc of boys’ odd reefer and double- breasted all-wool coats—from sults of which the pcnts were ruined—scorched, no doubt been water. would have ee = permect es have ovked—and the suits sold for $3.........- 50c. OOOO oh Lot of youths’ odd coats—and even sizes to fit small men—guaranteed all wool— belonged to suits which were burned or otherwise ruined—could be bought under $3. R A aN \ =) OE @O Lot of boys’ cheviot knee pants—well made and wear-resisting—the sort which We've sold for 20c. and 25c. patr—and which are worth that now 10c. ° for “re not damaged at all!.... eo Boys’ suits. Lot of little boys’ pure linen suits— rarments which this maker had made up for summer s«lling—with pleated sleeves —handsomely embroidercd—the finest made ts to be had—which 50c. ga are in stock at $2.50 and $3. Lot of boys’ fine ail-wool chevfot and casslmere suite, in sls 7 to 16 years— which are not damaged at all $2.98 which are $6 valacs: Lot of Iadies’ white muslin drawers— made with fine tucks, and really 2le. values-pair to go between 10 and 11 to morrow for 12%c. A tableful of the new ladies’ shirt waists will be sold tomorrow for 49¢.,~ which are 79¢. values. In the new plaid and check madras and percales—with self or white linen detachable collars—made with new full blouse fronts. ) Choice of 5-inch Roman stripe taffeta and all-silk moire and check taffeta rib- bon—35e. quality everywhere—for a day— 19¢. yard. Choice of roses, geraniums, buttercups and forget-me-nots—g-od large bunches— will be closed out for a day at 12i¢c. a bunch, eral smart styles: | jackets. fully tailored as can be. We'll charge your purchas $7.50 for tailor-made suits worth $15. Tomorrow we shall offer ladies’ stylish tailor-made suits that are actual $15 values for only $7.50. You have the choice of sev- | among them fine cheviot serges, in blue, black, | brown, green, with 21-inch reefer jackets, silk lined, and full fan | skirts—and also braided and tucked styles, with the new blouse all of them made in the most No store ever sold them for less than { $15—many would ask more—and you get them Tuesday for $7.50. , too. superior fashion—as care- ©} smart-looking. | $11.98 for tailor-made suits worth $18. Tomorrow we shall also offer a lot of ladies’ stylish tailor-made suits—made up in the most faultless manner—which you never could possibly buy for less than $18—-as_ a $11.98. These garments are lined throu t silk——made in the new reefer style—and finished with the greatest * of care down to the minutest detail—perfect fitting—and extremely Buy one and have it “charged” if you like. companion value—at hout with black taffeta . Thinking that barrassment of the chance to make 9 r interrupted him never allow him to for! he might relieve the em) counsel and give him a fresh start, Judge Brewe! and said: : by "| follow the learned counsel eewass me Perhaps if he will go in his argument. 0 bank ‘and repeat a little of what he has a ready said I may understand him better. haven’t been able to follow the thread of ent.” Mer noticed you couldn't,” retorted the = abashed attorney. “‘It is a very soma e cated point of law, but if you will sue “4 your close attention I will try to make so clear that you can understan s HOUNDS. oe ‘ox WHITE Powers ‘amous Pack, Whose Hunting a ‘and Intelligence Are Notable. From the Baltimore Sun. ‘There is a gen2ral impression that the Virginia fox hounds were all originally black and tans. Mr. Austin Blackwell of Oak Spring, nzar Warrenton, who is a member of the National Hunt Association, imparts scme interesting lore on this sub- ject. Col. Elias Edmonds of Fauquier, who figured in the r2volutionary war, while ab- sent from home left his son Elias in charge of his land and hounds. Young Edmonds made efforts to secure a black-and-tan hound at various points in Virginia, but without success. Senator Grayson’s son boasted that ie could find him one, saying, “Send to Billy Davis of Prince William county, a noted ee of the aie hes lum epoch. “‘He one you can get. A servant was dispatched to Davis’ place and found one old white hound, which he took back to his young master. When on another visit to his friend, Grayson asked: “What white hound is that you have?” Edmonds replied: “That is Billy Davis’ lack and tan.” vithe Edmondses have all been famous fox hunters. Francis Edmonds Blackwell, a nephew of Elias Edmonds, the third, own- ed Dave and Crafty, the grandsire and granddame of Mr. Austin Blackwell’s pres- ent pack of twelv3 hounds, one-half of which are snow white. They are remark- able for their intelligence, and are known as the Arab strain. The leader, Old Henry, has hunted for sportsm2n from all parts of the country, and for many years has peen a familiar figure in the huni field. He has been known to carry in mouth tilating them, and to await the arrival of all the huntsmen befor> giving a, his prey,.| The Cap‘. Assheton, an to Fauquier about thirty ago, brought with of hounds, of bul him a fine’ dog | mt if iMabeiiitiis id He ietiee Gee eid ee in this section. Some of the fleetest and hardiest hounds of th> northern kennels trace their pedigrees to this breed. Mr. James Woodward, president of the Han- | over Bank of New York, who has a coun- try seat at Millersville, in Anne Arundel county,a popular Maryland hunting ground, has withir. the last few years purchased a number of these dogs from Mr. Blackwell, which are reported to have given much sal- isfaction. Iris A France on the St. Lawrence Will Not Assimilate With the English. From the Pall Mall Gazette. ‘There is on the banks of the St. Law- rence a nationality whose isolation be- comes more complete, and whose numbers kecome surprisingly greater, as the yes Paes cn. ‘Talk as we may about the genius of the Erglish in Xoriddering and assimilating races of greateriwariety,-and of our suc- cess in Canadg,especially, the fact remains | stance, in Bellechaese there are 18,364 Cath- that never were the French of lower Can- ada more “natiggelistic” In character-and aspiration then at the present time. There has been no fuslow of French and English; ‘and the pogsibigy of there being one seems as far removed as ever. The senzi- mental connettioh=with old: France, brok2n off by the revébtion, has been renewed after a fashion; apd the imperialistic long- ings of Engligh* indifference,-€, fi , they are not treat- ed with open ooRn. The tri-color flutters not infreq: ¥ trom the is of Quebec; enaly trains of the. “‘Marseil- laise’’_are ‘often English natfymeiyenthem. « - said that the mage ot the people of lower ‘Canada are dis! ; they ‘are merely in- different to any sentimenis of loyalty to the English crown. They certainly do not favor annexation, for the Catholic. hier- archy know full well that if Quebec were merged. into the American republic thei: exclusive rights and privileges would not ’s purchase. | da are regarded ‘with | nadian Catholic—a civilization that is as In Quebec the affairs of chur are practically one. Priests di- rect their ficcks how %o vote, and cajoling and threatening are part of their mode imagined. and state direction. Bishops forbid the reading of any journal that raises its voice in criti- cism., Of social intercourse between Prot- estant and Catholic, between English and French, there is very little; for it is the chureh’s policy to prevent it. Intermar- riages are of rarest occurrence. Children of French and English parents are edu- cated apart, in separate schools; and thus perpetuate the distinction. The power of the French priest over the irhabitants, as a political and educational cracle, cannot be understood by those who have not wit- nessed its exercise. The educational sy tem is wholly on a religicus basis, or, Practically speaking, a ratioralistic basis, the central board corsisting of thirty-five members, including the bisheps, and_ the local boards of the infericr clergy. Prot- estants in Quebec are likg files on the wheel, ss far as their influence on the pro- vincial policy is concerned. This is easily understood when the figures of some of the electoral districts are glanced at. For in- olics and four Protestants; in Kamourska the proportion is 20,451 to three; in L’Islet it is 18,822 to two. In addition to valuable privileges to the Catholic clergy, the Quebec act established the French law re property and civil rights which still prevails. It countenanced the seignorial system of feudal tenure, which survived until some forty years ago, as a framework upon which rested the almost mediaeval civilization of the French Ca- much opposed to ours as are the poles to each other. It guaranteed the continuance of the French language; and, as a result, tongue alone is heard in school, court Woodward roth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. *.4 Lothrop, Opening Display of Art Novelties, Gifts, Tokens and Souvenirs For Easter, Today, Tuesday In years gone by comparatively few of the trifles as real appropriateness, except Easter and Wednesday. h gifts had any, Cards. Now there are many things! especially intended for Easter, with a wide choice in novelties and sou-* venirs. We have pleasure in calling to your attention a vast array of fresh’ fancies, rare and beautiful, designed especially for Easter gifts, many of! which were selected personally in Europe last summer, and comprise | dainty novelties that are not obtainable elsewhere. An apereptsate gift for Easter, just arrived and a very special value, consists of a lot of French Aquarelles in Passe Partout Or imported hand-painted water colors, with easel back—a score or more of the latest and most beautiful art subjects. 50c. Each. Imported to Sell for $1.25. Elegant Costumes for Spring. We are now showing a magnificent assortment of Ladies’ Tailor- made Costumes, in fashionable spring materials, suitable for Promenade, Driving, Church, Calling and Shopping Purposes. They are the latest conceptions of celebrated artists, strictly high class in character, and in- clude the very latest and most desirable effects, prominent among which ‘is the Shawl Roll Blouse style, to be worn open or closed. Some are plain; others are faced with satin. A very smart costume. These Range in Price From $15.00 to $45.00. We wish to call sp.cial attention to our collectton of All-silk-lined Tailor-made Suits at $35.00 Each. We are showing these in all the desirable cloths, in the most stylish shades, in Fly-front, Blouse and Double-breasted effects. These garments are as well tailored and as thoroughly finfshed as a custom-made gown at double the price. Strictly All-wool Covert and Cheviot Suits, in tan, brown, Oxford, army blue, navy blue and Viack, all-silk-lined jackets, full tailor made— some have strap seams on jacket and skirt. AU are perfect fitting. Complete line of sizes. Very special value. $12.50 Each. Strictly All-wool Two-tcned Cheviot Sults, lined throughout with black taffeta, satin faced lapels, velvet-bound skirts, full-tailored, —perfect-fitting suits. Very special value. $21.00 Each. Third floor. Separate Skirts. Black ‘All-wool Cheviot Skirts, Mined throughong with silk in ecrise, light bine, royal Mae and wi —a perfect hanging, perfectly made skirt and @ very special value, $8.75 Each Black Mohair Skirts, full witch, velvet bonnd, perfectly shaped, elegantly made—a regular $5.00 skirt. Special price, $4.00 Each. Black Cheviot All-wool Tailor-made Skirts, with 5 rows of tucking around bettom; also some tucked! in apron shape style; percaline lined and velvet! bound. Special price, $6.00 Each. The New Idea in Underwear for Men. Pure Linen Netted Underwear. Its advocates are physicians, ministers of the gospel and laymen, who speak in highest terms of its adaptabilities to our changeable cli- mate—its wearers in most cases are converts from the woolen under- wear theory. As its name implies, it is all linen; made of an open-mesh fabric. Shirts, $1.75 Each. First floor. Drawers, $2.50 Each. The New Embroideries. An exhaustive line of Nainsook and Jaconet Edgings, Insertions and All-overs, for trimming Wash Dre: portations from St. Gall, including novelties in Jaconet, Sw and Cambric; dainty, lacey effec tions and all-overs to match. s, Underwear, etc. Direct im- iss, Nainsook in sets of various widths, with inser- Tiny ” patterns, never so delicate, are shown in small dots and other neat designs, intended especially for infants’ wear. Chambrays. and Valenciennes lace. Attention is also asked to the sheer and beautiful French embroidered in guipure design and edged with Mechlin Tomorrow, Tuesday, Several Hundred Yards Cambric and Nainsook Embroideries, 2 to 7 inches wide, in handsome open-work designs on extra fine cloth at the following special prices, which are below the usual: 8, 10 and 12%4c. the Yard. Center tables—First flor. New Spring Upholstery Stuffs. Lace Curtains, Tapestry and Chenille Portieres in excellent as- sortment. Nooks and corners filled with fabrics and made-up things for cozy corners and dens; rare bits of stuffs for covering cushions and pil- lows; novelties and unique effects in Draperies, Hangings, etc. We announce the arrival of our 1898 Furniture Slip Linens, Damasks, Figured and Striped Dimi- ues, Pompadour Stripes and Jacqui he lar est and cholvest Mne we have shown. Tuesday the following specials: 1,000 Pillow Sham Holders, 15c. each. 100 pairs Dainty Fish Net Curtains, full length and width. 1,000 yards Japanese Crepes, full line of artistic colors. 100 8-4 Tapestry Table Covers, full line of new celors. Special value, $2.50 each. 100 Silk-covered Down Pillows, corded, puffed, ruffled and plain. Special value, $1.50 each. 500 Opaque Window Shades, 2 yards long, 36 inches wide; best colorings. Complete with fix- tures, ready to hang. 25c. each. We carry a full line of colors in the best Hand-made Opaques and Scotch Hollands, also Laces and Fringes. Estimates on Window Shades and Slip Covers furnished free. Second floo>. A Special in Handkerchiefs. Women’s All-linen - Hemstitched and Embroidered Handkerchiefs, peg | NeW designs, on extra sheer and fine cloth. ; Spec price, 18c., 3 for soc. a8 pesos price, 25c. ‘each. : The Washington Necktie White Goods Department | Announces the arrival of many of j the new fabrics for the present ‘sea- | son and offers the following special values: , Llonses a yard. 4 inch Sheer English Nuinsook, 12 yards t piece, neatly boxed. =— tes ee $1.75 a piece. Also 100 pieces of our w a fabric we have handled exclusively f Zeare—eoft aud sheer, with eilk Brish. wise Lawn— for several 48 inches 25c. a yard. Second floor. Boys’ New Spring Shirt Waists and Blouses. We are the agents in this city for the brand of Waists appropriately named the “Mother's Friend.” The waist band is made detachable and the buttons are put on to it with a patent fastener instead of being sewed on the waist—consequently they can’t be torn off. Our assortment of these is complete in every detail, and ‘the styles are better than ever before | shown. We offer an excellent quality, in very neat designs, that is well made and laundered, at the very low price of 50c. each. Particalar attention called to our embroidered “Fauntleroy”’ Blouses—the grades at Sic. and Te. | are unusual values; they are beautifully made and are of the latest styles. ‘Third Soor. ' Flower Seeds And Bulbs. Northern Grown Flower Seeds are the best to be had. Those who tried them last year are coming back for this year’s supply. Tomorrow we shall place on sale a new shipment of Gladiola, Chinese Lily and Tuberose Bulbs, at modern department store prices, which are the lowest prices. Fastener