Evening Star Newspaper, April 4, 1898, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, MOND Special Easter Offering of Ien’s ~~ Clothing. From the day we first put a needle into a garment on our own hook until now—never has there been shown in this country such val- ues in Men’s Ready-to-Wear Clothing as we have made or caused to be made to our special order this season. _We are led by ambition to offer the very acme of perfection—we are helped by long and wide experience as retailers and manufacturers to attain that condition. Not alone the best high-priced garment—but the best medium-priced gar- ment—and the best low-priced garment—THE BEST CLOTHING THAT CAN BE MADE TO SELL AT THE LOWEST PRICEIT - IS POSSIBLE TO SELL IT. With our facilities we are able not only to excel in values—but in variety. We make what we KNOW will meet with your favor. We keep step with the most advanced custom tailors in the land. A new novelty makes its appearance on Our counters as soon as it passes into the realm of fashion. We are a season ahead of the usual ready- to-wear-stocks. No five stores in this city can combine and show you the assortment of patterns that you will find here —from the very cheapest in which there is sufficient worth for us to guarantee satisfaction—up to the finest that can be made. And the fit of every garment, regardless of price, is nothing short of absolute periectan ‘of Merchandise Wa From everywhere that the best is to be Its concentration here is the result of the wid effort--the unbridled progressiveness of the Sak these days before Easter, when everybody is on prise that long ago won us the prestige of und A great change has come over the store. Men’s Spring Suits-- Weemade especially for ihis week's selling ten styles of Plain Blue and Black Chevists, Fancy Tw asimeres and Cheviots— all new patterns, all ALL’ WOOL; made’ up in Sing! Double- breasted Sacks of the latest cut, the fit of which 4 unhesttatingly guarantee, for we made them and we know they are made right. There are no $10 Suits anywhere that are a match for these. The Easter price is ‘We shall sell this week as a very ‘ial value a line of Sack Suits, made up in imported eviots and Unfinished Worsteds—neat, small stylish plaids and checks and plain Blues and Blacks. Some are lined all thrmgn; others are skeleton lined. The latter g! you a chance to see the man- ner of (atts ‘These Suits would be con- sidered good values at $15 and Soe The Easter price is..... lat st popular effects. They are Suits that are made with strictest care in every point; the linings are of strong serge or Italian cloth, and it matters not with whese you compare them, they are more than s match for tl best_anybody else has at $7.50 and $8.50. The Easter price is Cole of a line of English Checks and Scotch Plaids in genuine imported Cheviots, Cassimeres and Worsteds; some are light and others are dark eff but they are all very gentgel patterns and the very latest weay The making is our own, *and it is most ing ereditable to us. Suits these, and while the- value is easily $20. we offer them at $ 1 5 The Easter price aietoisies Here is where we interest yon men of fastidious tastes. Don’t form your opinion by the prics—that is special—see the Suits and then inake up your mirds if yon can do better anywhere under the sun—in x tailor shop or out of it. Ten styles of the very finest im- ported Fancy Worsteds in exclusive patterns und plain Black and Oxford: Mixed ina Prince Alberts, lined with silk or the best of Teallan cloth— they adorn. fashi correct in fh Bt-correet im make. White eae “tallor must ask vos $25 dhe: Raster,’ Price iS <c050 cesses wc Black Coats and Vests. If you want them at any time it is at Easter. Black Clay Weave Cutaway Coat and Vest, or Single-breasted Sack if you prefer, lined with double warp Ital- fan cloth, cut in the latest style. Others do not hesitate to claim them to be worth $10. ° The Easter price is. Prince Albert Coats and Vests, made up in Black Clay Diagonal ard the latest.swell novelty Oxford Mixed Vicunas. If you really want to know just how much you can save by buying here, ask a tailor, us if you choose, what is the lowcst price for a duplicate of any of these Prince Alberts. You'll save $10 if you save a penny. There are several grades, with $30 as the highest, and from that down to A Black Clay Cutaway or Sack Suit is # special feat this week. The fabrie tg tested cloth, all wool and’ fast. color tbe mek, ing is more of our extra elegance and excellence. $12.50 would be a low price for them under ordiary circunstances—but ‘Phe. Faster: prices -s.cc 2.5 seco oe as Specials in Bicycle Pants. 5€0 pairs of Bicycle Pants, in neat, stylish effects, atee with re- inforced seat. safety pockets, ‘and patent walstband—$4 and $5 are pr the actual values. Your cholce at _ The Easter price..... Recrcecreoc ae $2.25 175 pairs of Shepherd Plaid Bieycle Pants, that will make a most fashionable combination worn with black or blue ae they're made with all the strength-giving details and are easily worth 35.50, The Easter price is...... ey i 50 Specials in Top Coats. Lot of All-Wool Covert Cloth Top Coats, and to prove they're wool look at the back of the fabric and compare its eect with: the whitish look you'll find in so many corerts tbat f appear right on the surface. They are cut short with ‘back, Jap’ seams, Sleeve linings and fine Italian body linin, Se ct character, style, At — ererythiig § 6. 50 ‘stand comparison with others’ $10 paihe Easter price is. soccer Lot of Top Coats, in the net fo of Tan,Olive Green, Gray and conservative length. The fabrics’ are all wool, and the making and trimming is faultless and flawless. We made them—and made them to found in reece outside the Saks Btores —and we've succeeded. Lot of Top Coats, in three styles; one is the new shade of Light Brown; the other an Olive Tan; the third, extra fine Black Vicuna— heavy quality of silk; the seams are lapped; the cut is short, wit! Pele, ameing fall back. AS tailors ee lowest they could be duplicated to order, ll 7 50) The Easter price is Three lots, and they are most important values when you consider the attractive patterns and pairs of Fine Check and Stripe Worsteds and Chevicts, stylish light'2 ‘and. dak; cut by a man who bas made Trousers a at $4 and $5. The Easter price is meat pattern and of most positive quality. Others quote $3 as the worth. See what Black; some cut extremely short, others medium short, and others of equal the best $15 coat that can _§ 1 () The Easter price is all exceeding] ular with swell dressers. We've lined = a don’t hesitate to say that $25 is the very 9 Men’s Separate Trousers, See we have marked them for this week. study, ane they"ll fit without a fault. Exceptional values 325 pairs of Gray Hairline Cassimere Pants, The Easter price is pairs of choice importe@ and the very finest of domestic Wors- teds, in the small checks and stripes that are ouly to be had in the best’ weaves. These are $5 and $6 volues, § cA 15 aa you are to have the choice this week " The Easter price .. Secs $5 to $1.50. Few do—bat see sweller patterns even We carry a full line of Trousers we have a demarid for them. You among the most exclusive piece goods. They are _ Properly cut made. There are scores of pattern~ to select from, Ten’s Bicycle Suits. se ‘ We have left it “til this week to display the complefe line of New Bicycle Suits for mén. ,That they aie handsome. products of good taste and good tailoring need not be pointed out. They're our take—that declares their perfec- tion. And we're going to give you three big specials in Suits—as a season- starter. Lot of Plaid and Check Cassimere and Cheviot Bieycle Suits, very dressy in éffect; good colors for the road; made with re- inforced seat; safety peckets, patent waistband belt, and everything. a first-class sult ought to have. $7.50 value— Qu The Easter price is se Lot of Imported All-wool Cheviot Bicycle Suits,in checks,plaids and unique combination effectr; different from any you have seen, or will see elsewhere; reinforced seat; bicycle pock- ets; patent waist bund belt, ete.—g12 value— but’ o The Easter price is Lot of Imported Cassimere Bicycle Suits, in the new shepherd's plaids; the very proper fashion; yle’ trousers; cavalry seat; te kets; patent waistband belt, ete. e've spread ‘on the value here — fey’ re as good as you usually see offered at $20, The Easter price is Ladies’ Suits, Coats and Gane It has been an easy victory for us to win leadership in Ladies’ ready-to - wear garments. enough” for our patrons. Man-tailored The makers of the finest had no representative in Wash- ington until we opened the way for these novelties. that never-failing Saks’ policy of holding exclusively to the best. We have kept right along— It’s only “good But it is their privilege to enjoy it—for we’ve thrown the weight of our facilities on the prices and held them down to the bottom notch. We start out this spring with a brand new stock—so big—and so varied that it mocks the small assortments from which you’ve been accustomed to select. That is an appreciated difference. We are going to give your generous patronage of this department substantial recognition this week in a budget of special offerings. They are immense values— fetching styles—and that we are ableto mark them as low as we have simply stows what Saks’ can do—and do do when they can. _adies’ Suits. 50 strictly Tailor-made Suits, in Brown ond New Green, Black and Blue Serges— and Cheviots, made with box coats or tight- fitting jackets, plain finished or trimmed with braid; coats are lined with Blaek or changeable taffeta silk. These Suits are h up to $25— I the choice ts 7 O5 1, ° The Easter price Lot of 25 Imported Diagonal Serge Suits, made with English Box Coats, Hnell all through with colored taffeta silk. Tallof- made in every respect—Choice is of Navy Bine, Brown and Black, Big value if they were 18> The Easter ) 14 price is.. .' tractive. Ladies Spring Capes. Sand Silk the: lots that we have elected to serve as leaders in this week’s sale are extraordinarily choice and at- IG-inch Black Gros Grain Silk Cay Tut sati ribbon ang Pail oe 3 im the ba Ladies’ Spring Coats. The utility of a Spring Coat in this clittiate will ‘add interest to enterpris- ,, offerings ‘of these spe- “cial, lots. If Y handsome ef: ects, big qualities‘and-almost ri- diculous prices ‘can™. persuade you'll own one of Coats tomorrow. All “neWw—no old styles here. Lot of Atwood Bron Oorert The values and styles that go to make up our line of Spring Cloth Capes are all in worthy of spe- cial mention, but those hiffon, and all are two bex plaita and at the neck is chiffon ruching. Worth rg aed $7.50— Lot of 45 Black and Cadet Blue Broad- cloth Tailor-made Suits, the entire coats are tucked, and there are eight rows of tucks on skirt; coats are lined throughout with trimmed The Easter price is. The Easter price is. . $5. 50 Lot of Gros Grain Silk Shoulder Cay with black satin ribbon, lace and beens taffeta silk, and have velvet jet; silk Hoed and la collars. The actual value is 0 gest try to mated them for ie thas The Easter price is. . i 45 si cd taarands A throne The Easter price is. . $4, 75 let gt Fine Castor cloth lined throughout ote aS and collar nea! Fie Hate pice is =. $10 05 56 today. Added departments spread its adv improvements give greater conveniences to th stock, the only relics of the past are the guidi choicest in closest touch and the guarantee you make. The harsh sound of the saw and and the greater store is launched upon its ses to follow honest values honestly sold. The chorus of special offerings that ever appealed The Magnificence of Our Easter Millinery Opening carries the ladies into ecstacies. It transports to Paris—London—Berlin—Vienna—and you stand before the masterpieces of the world’s greatest milliners. Mingling with the imported ideals—partaking of their richness, their exquisitness are the creditable creation of our own. They are a part of the symphony of exclusive fashion—keyed to the high pitch of perfection that characterizes the foreigners. They tell you at a glance that superior taste presides over our work rooms—that expert hands carry to completion these designing ideas. As one enthusiastic lady put it—‘‘seems like one has set foot in another city when you cross the threshold of Saks Millinery Department—so different are the surroundings—the stock—the facilities the attention from those afforded elsewhere in town.” That is just the impression we have aimed to create—DIFFERENTI! A difference for the better—for more satisfaction—more service—more quality—ess price. Today we have doubled the force of workers that we may fill all the Easter orders on time. our capacity we shall decline commission for delivering at that specified time. well—with credit to ourselves. Again we want to call your attention to the Best $5 Trimmed Hats in the City. Not our cheapest—and far from our highest grade. lars’ better than any other five dollar hat. For the Ladies. When we reach the limit of We are going to do no more than we can do But wonderful value for the price—at least three dol- The case is full of them—no two alike—except in the fullness of the quality. For the Misses. For .the Children. Also special creations foR a Easter for the children, Dainty lttle styles that Gt the junior years most be- cmingly. We knew you haven't had half-way sat- isfactory service in this line before. But yon shall have now. As a startes these $3 Trimmed Hats— $1.88 Silk Sashes. med Hats, more elaborate for Easter that are worth $12. They are weighed down with flowers and rib- bons and finery. All dif- ferent effects — neither coples, nor imitations, but ORIGINALS. and more effective than you'll find anywhere for $6 —we are confident. Pearls or original thought. $3.49 Millinery and Sash Ribbons. Lot of Bayadere Striped Silk We offer for the balance of this Sashes, in mew combinations, 3p week, the choice of all our number long, 53 sil 40 Fancy Ribbons, in Roman stri pes ids. and _, Bayaderes — mew colorings — 30," Sotkteec este ya. Number 40 Plaid Silk Ribbuns, for trimming — Children’ Hats; a s The Easter ee The Easter price is - priceis = Untrimmed Hats-- Extraordinary values. Ladies’ Short-back Straw Sailors, in rough and ready straw. : 25 Worth 48c. for Ce. Ese Ladies’ and Children’s ‘8 Fancy Velvet Roses, in Turquoise, jue. Braids, in all_colors te 2 Pink, “Burnt "Orange, etc. full v shapes. Usual jooms | a Rew shapes. Usual price, Qe. blooms Artifecial Flowers. 500 Big see of Vio- lets ... = ees 124. Ostrich Piumes. is usually Misses’ “White Leghorn Hats, ready “for, the trimming. Worth $1.25—fo Genuine Ostrich Tips, in pure White, Black, Burnt ange, Tur- 5 quoise Blue, ete. Spec get-me-nots, "35e. zs ‘ fine *“feathers"—for. Ladies’ Shirt Waists | Ladies’ Dress Skists. There's a The best in ev line is as anxious for a place here as we are to have it. Quality chance for Tien’ s and Boys’ Hats. % haven't es Spring Hat — this OF week is the time to it. You will want es us at the same Prices the jobbers is thus possible for us to be cheapest and best at the samme time. Beginning tomorrow morning—and and continuing until Saturday night these Special prices will prevail. Men's | Derbys and Fedoras, in all the leads ing blecks lack, Brown, "Golden, Brows, a5 5 tg, the same Hists that ctecwhers $2.38. in all the lat est a “fashionable” abades i Brywn, Boor, cte., that sell everywhere FA | likes the companionship of quality. Messrs. ay Fisk, Clark and Flagg, the d igners of the you to do highest grades of Shirt Waists that are pro- some bargain got. Yon snag duced, announce that thelr new creations ees Our ability ‘to under: are te be found with us only. iu, Washing: buying in fine a t They are a : hoveltice—strietl 4czchosive and. embody dress skirts. the features of choice patterns, fect ind excellence of tateriais that ake them Let thenr tell the incom = make public the exhibit for tie me their own today. Ard your review of it is carnes' ze pollelied—snrpanses ‘any you have seen or story it’s can see anywhere pens = ti a sak one of extra kes sink thelr personality under the title of Saks’ : Walsta. “they are ours -becaure they Were Tande expressly for us : _ values at ex- m4 tterns selected by us—and are tl most rect ng al one cau be made. What a contrast to the drag-net collections— ceedingly low prices. of good, bad, and inaiterent’etlecte that hive"! in other” stores. ‘The famous Paquin Skirt, of Royal Our’ care 1s our passport to your favor. We start the season with and Navy Blue |Serge, ined iad neatly nearly a thousand dosen. ‘These specials for ‘this week's buyers— finished. The latest” effect worth compliments of the “opening.” oe gerne S50." $3. 5 a iiplozen Choice Pattern Waists in, all ti it. airy wi 2 Perfect ting and good style—$1.50, $2 and $2.50 values The Easter price is. Your —— 50c., 75c., 98c. raive. The Easter price is. . $6. 45 Ladies’ Bicycle Rigs. é All- mi ool heviot and Covet Cloth Bicycle . Suits, in large aAl variety of pat- terns, made up The Tailoring: Department. We'll take orders all day tomor- row for Suits and Top Coats and promise delivery by Saturday night. This special offering will continue throughout the week. Once give us a chance to show you what sort of Tailoring we turn at and ‘you'll become a constant patron of our Ses We've only one grade of work—THE in popwar style, and well made. Choice of $12.: 50 and $14.50 val- 105 yards English Check, Worstea Suitings, up to measatre, in Sack ‘CutdWay Frock Sults’-the sar ues at Scturaa alt = Ol The Easter price.... $7.50 60 Ail-wool Fancy Sg ee - Liveries Ready-to-wear and EAB peo then reries for s—the fern’ tor the wheel. $150" value in line of ready-to-wear Live services, It's the only Site gin oe 75 Saks **Saks’ Corner.”’