Evening Star Newspaper, August 26, 1898, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY} AUGUST 26, 1898-12 PAGES. sont Farnituze fe not to have @ place in the Every piece must be sold—and without con: The fifth floor of the Smith building is full— sale Chan r, Hall and patterns and from the best manufactures. this sale to you—from these few quotations. knife and the same fearlessness. Sea cut as deeply as the exigencies of the cecasion demand. ary Furniture, Fancy Pi -ens, Trunks, Tables, Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Cabinets, Mirrors, ete.—of the very latest We Shall Wipe Out the Furniture Department. ‘greater store. These are quitting prices— leration of anything except the greatest baste. and a warehouse is full. It all goes into the ‘There's Parlor, Dining Room, Desks, ves, Refrigerators, Baby Carriages, You can gather an idea of the importance of ‘The entire stock fs cut with the same sharp Oak Shelves Brackets—Smith’s ind bec. Our price: 49C. | Clothes Poles. Smith’: pette, 49c. lahegany-finish— Te. Our price. Mahogany-finished Bookcases. gya'tine "Boos ease, 20-inches wide and 5 feet high, finely hed nad — strongly built. Smith's prices $035. "Our price: DS.IS bination Bockease made of curly with mahogany-finish, inlaid dec- ions; glass and brass trimmings. Smith's _ price, Hib. Our veicesesesse-eoee $10.95 W Full-size Double ardrobes. Wardrobe, of solid Oak: excellent cabiret finish, brass mount- i $1 nith’s pr peice conse Chiffoniers. drawers_ and hat box. price, $7.50. Our price. Dressers. stomps fnisned ana large size with swell front, Chippendale base, big oval beveled French plate gliss and brass mountings. Handsome pieces in either style. Smith's price, $10.95 $16 and $Y Our price..: Solid Oak Hat Racks, 24 os, ust Freneb glass and umbrella stand; new pat- terns; takes up little reom. $3.49 Smith's price, $4.99. Our price.. Solid Quartered_Cak China Chima Sis oyrerss cat china Closets with swell front and square ‘* with glass sides. Smith's ice for the corner Closet was $11.75, and you have the sholee, nt? $8.95 Sideboards. 514 ,, om , Site ine with Shaped top and mir- ror. Smith's price was $8.7 - $6.95 Our price... Solid Oak Desk, with ser- jes? Ladies?’ sit qu Dest with ser, on $7.49 Selid Oak Chif- fonier, with alc Sans $5.95 Mahogany-finished and Hat Solid Oak — Side- interior. Smith's Desks. imezir, suns : Gur price... $4.79 3 c s Extension Eight-foot Quartered % T to) Oak Paporonr ‘Table, massive claw feet; one ables, of the best tables ‘ever ee offered at Smith's price which was $12.50. & $8.49 lid Oak Extension Table, with fh logs, eight feet lon; ll made ae ected wood ‘Smith's pree, $548 price Ladies’ French “ano Dressing Tables. ¢ 0’ Dre & laoles. ing Tables z Pentine front and French legs: plate mirror. — Smith $6.50. Our price...... fine French $4.79 Rt - é Bric-a-Brac,M 3) suy.tunn Cabinets. French plate mirror. Smith's price, $6.00. bur price, DD9D i Made of solid oak, with Divans. back and seat upboistered in new pattern tapestry. Smith's price, $1.50. Our price. 53.99 Three-plece Parior Suites. Mahogany-dinish- ed Parlor » inlaid with French mar- queterie snd upholstered with fine satin damask. ee vs B73. our price." $14.99 $21.75. Three-piece Solid Mahogany Parlor Suite, with French legs and upholstered in silk brocatelle. Smith's price, $47.50. Our price... ?. $31.50 ini Solid Oak Din- Dining Room ing, Room Chairs, with cane sea Chairs. Ind carved ‘back. Smith's price, $1.25. Our pone ie 79. Tabourettes. ,tt ot Oak and lahogany - finished Tabourettes, fancy finishes, Smith's price, 88c. “Our price... nates 49C, Tron Beds. 03,152 Euameltea (Brass trimmed.) posts, trimmed with brass; sf size and 4-foot size; some pe Verne pee Smith's pri s Sie ne seettnene ee $2.88 White Enameled Iron Beds, and trimmings of brass, and 4% sizes. Smith Our price. Faney Reed Reed Rockers, cy Rea cane seats, new patterns. Smith's $2 29 White Enameled with rods price, $3. Our price .Bal i Whitney by Carriages 2): = with reed an o-Carts. ey tts! and will give satisfactory eet aoekd ent brake. Smith's Re Jobe Our price Reed Go-Carts, with Bicyel wheels, Our beret Every Baby Carriage and Go-Cart in the house—and there are fully fifty different patterns—are all cut like the above. Japanese 244 tayanese Screens. Screens, ©! smitn's bar price® “* $2.10 Japanese Fire Screens, filling. Smith price...7 oriental price, $1.99. Our 99c. % -< When the new store opens it is to be > # th a complete new stock—a fact that sends all these splendid yalues to the bar- gain counters now. velty Hat Pins. a big assortment of rnd curious designs. Smith's 5c z price, Ie. Our price. 4 A tray full of Brooch Pins, exclusive & novelties. Smith's prices have beet 39 from Bee. to $1. Our price... Cc. Sterling oe Cuff Buttons, men’s and women's. Smith’: rice, SOc. and $ te. Our price... * 25¢c. Li = - Waist Sets, gold-plated, om jeweled. Smith's price, and 49e. Our price. be 15c. Rlece Chatelatnes. oxidized Smith's price, $1.49. Our 7 $ 3 3 3 ; & Mflitary Buckles, for belt: some with enameled flags. Smith's price, 25e. Our price... ~ 19¢. Fancy Colored Silk-Velvet Belts, with — Ports and enameled buckles. Smith's price, = price mien, Set ONC. Sterling Silver-mounted Side ¢ Smith's price, 49. end 68c. Our — Price : 25c. Gut 70 widths. Lp price .. s 10c. Silver -piated Puff Boxes. Smith's Novelties, bir ince: 39. Our pri 75¢. Silver-plated Soap Boxes. Smith’s 75¢. price, Ye. Our price with silver-plated Price, 25e. good lengths and ce. Soe. Our 3 3 3 ¢ $ Fa Fa z Fa : % $ £ & Silver-mounted Mirrors. price, $1.25. Smith’ Our price....... Z Whisk Brooms, han- ‘Smith’ “t 19¢. Hair Brushes, with silv. t-plated handles. Smith's price, $1.98 and $2.49. Our peice series DOC z $ ¢ 3 z # $ 3 $ £ price & : Ribbon Book Markers, with sterling sliver d-plated ornaments. Smith's 15: and 39¢. Our price....- Cc. Hair : ; : 3 : é f } & Ba 2 : ‘ : - : Silver-back pri Brushes. reign SLeeS with gold-plated = 49e. Ribbons. Remember the fall gowns to be trimmed and the fancy waist. Here’s your chance: All-sitk Ribbons, in the fancy colors; 445, a yd. Cut Glass Pungents, price, 5 and S%-imch- widths. Smith's price, to 59e. Our price...... 15c. All-silk Fancy Plaid Ribbons, in the fash- 29c. a yd. Black, White inches wide. sw 19¢. a yd. fonable combinations, 5 inches wide. Smith's price, Oe. "Our price... Moire and Satin Ribbeos, aoc) and and assorted ith's price, Our price ... colors, Velvet Bibl Smith's” price, bons, in all the leading colors. i2%e. Our a yd. Sik Ribbon, for neckties and the chil- ‘3 hair; good assortment of pat- ‘os. Smith’: price, Se. and 1c. Bo. a xd. Paper-Covered Novels. The balance of the stock of summer reading — popular titles, many of them copsrights. Suilth’s price, Se. Our Ze t have been selling at 10c. are and the 15c. ones go at 9c. eee eeeneneetontentontenenetentoatoatnatontonetectecteetoetoatontontontentenesteetentestoetontontontontor Jewelry Novelties. Stationery. “Boston Variety’ Stationery ts famous the city over. We are going to put “Saks” prices” to some of it—that must give way to late purchases. note, : pocket and letter rice, c. ee. Our AO. Herlburt’s Royal Ruby Paper and En- yoleves fo match. Smith's price, Dec . 49c. Our price, per box. Tinted Correspondence Paper, 2 quires to the box, with Envelopes to match.” Di} Smith’s'price, 35e. Our price... Ce The Boston Variety Brand of Writiny Paper; octavo and ‘commercial size; al styles of finish. Smith's leader at 15e. Our price, per pound. 12c. Some 10c. and 15c. boxes of Paper_and Envelopes, where the boxes are solled 5 or broken. Our price... = ° Leather Goods. A scratch or a tiny flaw constitutes a commercial damage in Leather Goods. All such in the Smith stock are cut in price more than enough to pay for the harm jone. Men’s and Wemen's Leather Pocket Books, some plain, others metal mounted, in a ‘variety of colors. price. 25c. Our price Men's and Women’ Persian Calt Pocket Books and rses. Smith's price, Our price .. Se 2" 67c. Embossed Leather Colla> and Cuff Boxes, leather Hued.” Smith's price, $1.49 Qe and $1.79. Our price... . nuine Alligator Toilet Case, Fst d, ,Suulth's price, $2.50. 64 5Q Our price plies’ Black Gros Grain Silk Shopping . with ribbon strings. aga. with si bbor 8 69, Smith's price, 98e. Our price. Embroideries. We have fallen heir to a big job_of Ham- burg and Cambrie Embroideries that were urebesed just befor ‘ou shall have the cl Seal Alligator and Choice of over 100 patterns of Hamburg and Cambric Embroideries, from 1% to inches wide: new sud attractive pat” Bey terns. Worth up to 12%e. Our price e a yard. Lot of Hamburg and Nainsook Embroid- erles: 3 to 8 inches wide, big variety of brard new styles. Worth up to 18e. @@ a yard. Our price Zs ° @ yard. Nairsook and Cambriec Inserting, choice White Valenciennes Lace and Insertion, dainty patterns. Smith's price, Ze. for the piece of 12 yards. Our J] Be White and Eera Valenciennes Lace and Insertion; equally as attractive effects. ‘Smith's Price, 16c. Our Je price ean . Veilings. 2 pieces of Black Dotted Veiling. Smith’s — seas Mit 8 a yard. dotted and 13. a yard. 2 pieces of Black Veiling, 25e. lain. Smith's prices, Joe. Our price. ee Cholce of one piece Chiffons. Gy pais sive, Pine Green, Orange, Lavender ond Red Chiffon. Smith's prices, $1 and 7%. Our AQe, prlea....e.. fe se a a yard. Embroidered Monsseline D'Soie in Black and White, with fancy embroidered flowerings. $1.75. F5¢, Our price. Smith's price, a ee ee ee eee eee eee eh ee ee See ee eee ESR The Trade Event of the C We announce the placing on sale tomorrow thorning of the Smith stock. The prophecy has been fulfilled. Everybody knows that we bought the stock and leased the building of Emmons S. 3 Ss as a as a ea Smith’s “Boston Variety Store.” Everybody has been patiently waiting upon the details necessary before the transfer could take place. Yesterday _ © at noon the papers were signed—and the money paid that gives us ownership of the stock and possession of the store. The sale we promised as the result of this greatest deal that has ever been made in Washington—is prepared and will be offer- ed you—beginning tomorrow morning. Before the annexation of the Smith Building to our own many important architectural changes must be made; lines that we are going to discontinue must be disposed of and room ar- ship-shape on time for the opening of the regular fall season. realize that we cannot spare dollars if we are to be ready to lead in the autumn business. portant sale has taken place in this city before. ranged for the new departments we are to.add. All this must be done quickly—that we may be in The spirit of Saks aggressive merchandising shall preside at every counter. The two weeks that Mr. Smith has been closed are two valuable weeks lost in the disposal of seasonable goods. But the very smallest of prices shall send them hurrying after flying time. Practically every dol- lar’s worth of the Smith stock—excluding only the importations for the coming season—is sacri- ficed. His regular prices have been cut below the cost to him—and even the cost to us—for we It should be remembered that this is a new store—and the stock free from old styles. No such im- The Smith Stock of Ladies’ Shirt Waists. ‘The prices we have put on the balance of this stcck make it imperative that you respond at once. Abeut 33 dozen Ladies’ Fancy Lawn and Batiste Shirt Waists, in very excellent atterns; all this season's styles. Smith’s prices, price About 47 dozen Ladies’ Fancy Madras Cloth. Cheviots and Chambray Shirt Waist in Bayadere stripes, checks, ete. Smith's regular 98c. and $1.25 Waists. AQo, Our price........ as e Abeut 89 dozen Ledies’ Shirt W its, soft-finished Madras, French Gingham, Blue Madres, ete., made ae tucked and panel styles; good colors and patterns. Slth's Seguisr $150 Waits, for, OOC. About 25 dozen Ladies’ Waists, in Silk Mixtures, Colored Piques, White Piques with polka dots, Red tucked Nainsooks, ete. Smitb’s regular $1.69 and 95¢. $1.95 Waists. Our price. s Ladies’ pit “pide. Wrappers. Checks and Stripes; trimmed in cord ef- fect: tucked front and platted back; full length and width snd perfect fitting; all sizes. Smith's price, 6%. Our AQe price ... : ° Lot of Laies’ Pink and Blue Flowered Wrappers, trimmed with ruffles and lace edging. Smith's price, #9e. Our @6¢ price se ene ° Lot of White Sailor, Duck and Ladies’ Wash : & Wool Skirts git. cut tnd made in latest style. Smith's price, 5c. Our price. sans 58. Lot of Ladies’ Black Cheviot Dress and Skirts, circnlar cut entirely _tailor- made. Smith’s price, $4.90. our $3.25 price. Lot of Ladies’ Black Camel's Hair Skirts, circular cut and_ tallor- made.’ Smith's price, $3.50. price Ladies’ Organdy ,3 3. | Dresses. elusive patterns, exclusively made; med with Valenciennes lace inserting, silk Fan- and satin ribbons; tight-fitting waists. Smith’s price was $12.50. Our price $6.45 Ladies’ Wash 44, B%sa% Suits. ing Duck and Linen Crash Bla- zer and Eton Suits; hardly any two alik ed 5 up to $5. choice. ‘The quantities are small—but the demrnd is sure to be great. Lot of Ladi Blue, Black and Ladies’ Wool Green Cheviot Suits. Suits; with Eton 5 trimmed with braid and lined with a silk. Smith's price was $0.95, 90. Our pric Lot of Ladies’ All-wool Cheviot Taflor- made Suits, in Cadet, Navy Blue and Green; with fly-front Coats, lined with silk. Smith's price, $12.95, Our $8.75 price ; ; Infants” tate roar and Pint Wear. gambrle, with tucks and em- roidery. mith’s: price, 35¢. Our price ‘ 19¢. Children's Cambrie Night Dresses, sizes 4 to 13 years; trimmed with embroidery. in- serting and tucks; ruffle collar. 33 Smith's price, 45c. Our price...... Ce Children’s Hats, and chiffon. Smith’s price, Our price....seee. combinations of straw se ADC, Muslin Underwear. Of a complete stock we can only give passing mention—Kints that will spur your curiosity to come and-see what's to be had and what's to be saved. Lot of Cambrle Gorset Covers, “V" neck front and i trimmed with neat em- broidery; Swith’s price, Lot of Cambrie and Muslin fashioned and trimmed: with and embroidery. Smith’ Lot of Cambrie and Muslin Chemises, good lengch and fall widths, trimmed with lace and cmbroiderge Sraith’s pric * 69c. 9c. Our price... Lot of Fine Muslin and Cambric Drawers, pee with se and em-~ proidery. Smith's price, Se. Our price .. "" 69c. Lot of Fine Cambrte, Drawers, with clus- ter of three tucks;-full. sizes and ff 2, all sizes. Our price.. oe Co Lot of Cambric Skirts, with 18-inch ruf- fle ant cluster of fucks; trimmed with lamburg embroidery. mith’s: price, $1.25. Our price “* O5c. Glass and Chinaware. Lovers of the unique and artistic in Cut-glass Ware and Fine China will find much to interest them here under the bargain banner. Ten-piece Toilet Toilet Sets. Set; cholce of Blue, Brown and Drab decorations. Smith's price, $1.79. Our price. - $1.19 Fifty different styles of 10-piece Toilet Sets, “artistic shapes, hand-painted flower designs. Smith’s prices ranged up to $5.08. Our price, for the choles D2eOD i 100-piece American Porce- Dinner lain Dinner Sets, | supplied with all the necessary pleces Sets. for dinner, breakfast or tea service; gold traced; three designs. Smith's price, Our price. . $08. 54.98 Carlsbad China Dinner Sets, extra thin, French pattern, with gold tracing; choice of $12.06)" Our piles ee a DIAS Tea Set. 44-piece Imperial China Tea Set, Siled-in flower patterns, gold traced. Smith's price, $4.98. Our price. *$2.19 Just in time for your pr serving — M son's Po jain- lined Fruit Jars and Jelly Glasses. Fruit Jars. Pints—age. a doz Quarts—32c. a doz. Half gal—szc. a doz. Jelly Glasses with tin tops— I-3 pts.—tIc. each. I-2 pts.—1}c. each. 2-3 pts—2c. each. What we reduce we cut deeply. China Sundries. Japanese Chocolate Pitcher, novel shape, gold traced, highly ornamented. Smith's price, 98c. Our price... §9c, trimmed; Japanese Salad Bowl, gold dainty design. Smith's price, $1.49. Our price... out 89c. Odd Pieces in Carlsbad China. Dinner Plates, 10c. Breakfast Plates, Sc, Tea Plates, Te. Pie Plates, 5e. Bread and Butter Plates, 4c. ‘Tea Cups and Saucers, I2c. Coffee Cups and Saucers, 15e. After Dinner Cups and Saucers, 10c. Teapots, 39c. Sugar Bowls, 29¢. Cream Pitchers, 19e. Covered Dishes, 59¢. Casseroles, 59: Salad Bowls, ie Soup Tureens, 98¢. Every piece of Cut Glass ‘in the stock— Cut Glass. regardless of what it cost—is reduced 33 per cent from the Smith prices. In addition, we offer these greater specials: Cut Glass Olive Dish, heavy cut Brazilian Smith's price, pattern. Our price. Cut uart size. ur price. . o $1.29 star pattern, #8. "98, at weed Vinegar Cruet, with eut stopper; star design. Smith's price, 8c. Our“ pelessesccseceeess, * SVC. Glass Water Bottle, Smith’s price, Housefurnishing Goods. Every housekeeper should attend this sale. you are thoroughly familiar with. Blue Enamel phar. oace 19¢. Ou Ware. pice. LSC. 3-quart Tea Kettle. Smith's price, 44c. Our price 2 29c. 2-quart Pudding Pan. price, 1c, Our price. Smith’ ' 12¢. 1,000 rolls Challenge Toilet Paper, per- forated rolls. Smith's price, Sc. Our price ees ein eg Folding Hat Tacks, seven pegs. Smith’s price, 3e, Our price...+.+-- le. ka Scrubbing Brushes, solid bard- word back. Smith's pelee, 126. “Our price... . oC. Choice of 50 styles of Waste Paper Bas- kets, all sizes. Smith's price up LO, $2.98, Our price... wees POC. Saks and ‘Com We are slaughtering prices here of values Heavy Tin Wash Boilers, extra thick bot- Smith's price, toms. pric eer $1.94 Cedar Wash Tubs, with electric welded wire hoops; clear quality. Smith's price for nimber 1, Ge.” Our price. 44, Special reductions in Water Coolers, Screen Doors, Lawn Mowers, Oil and Gas Ranges, Fly Fans and Garden Hose. Our price is Just ONE-HALF what they’ve been inarked. Granite Irom’ 2 Tea Ket- Smith’s price, Ware. otic q 2le. ‘Our price... 19¢, B-quart Coffee “Poti price, 29¢. Our priee. 2. ee AG, 2-quart Double Bolter prlee, Bde. Our prices... nt® 23. 1-ouart Distpau- Stntth's price 9c. Our pried a Sao 3-quart Preserving Kettle, Smt price, Se. Our pace. LOC, “Saks? Corner.’ Spedeetey Ladies’ Handkerchiefs. We have swept through the stock, cut- ting right and left—never stopping for extra value or rlready low price. Clearance is what we are after. Ladies’ Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, with scalloped borders. Smith's price, 19e. Our price. ace 10c. Broken let of Ladies’ Pure Linen Initial oceans with hemstitched rders. mith’s price, 15e. Our price ete OC Ladies’ Farey Bordered — Hemstitched Handkerchlefs, assorted colors and designs. Smith's price 8e. Our price Be. 3 for 10c. Ladies’ Pure Linen Embroidered Hand- 2Be kerehiefs. Smith's price, price wee... ow 19¢. 3 for 50c. Ladies’ Knit Underwear. Another of the special purchases of the Boston Variety Store, left for us to dis- tribute. You shall pay us even less than the purchasers intended to sell it. Manu- facturer’s seconds—wearable as best, with some trifling defects. ‘ Ladies’ Ribbed Sea Island Cotton Vests, in all sizes. Big value at 0c. Sc. ee cee a at eo Ladies’ Ii 1s, with taped arms and neck. Worth 12ie. Our price ws Sie es Blue and Pink Ribbed Cotton with low neck and short ° Ladies’ Vests, sleeves. Extra good value at 15c. Our price. > Oc. 3 for 25e. Ladies’ Swiss Ribbed Vests, with silk taped [neck “and arms. Good 14 value at 19¢. Our price. mall Yc. giilildren's Kult Wrappers, with silk edge. Sizes 1 to 5. hegular 10c. kind. Our pric z 25 : Oc. Children’s Knit Gossamer Vests. Sizes 20 to 26. Worth up to 17; price. 5 Ladies’ Gloves. We appreciate fully what it means to have a fresh line of handwear, and that there may be no lingerers here ,we have cut as we have. Some lots are complete— some are brokeo in sive. Ladies’ 4-button Kid Gloves, with the fashionable widths of embroidery on back; assorted shades. Smith's price, $1 @Q¢, and $1.25. Our price. ° Ladies’ Silk and Lisle Thread Glover broken lots, offering some sizes in all the best shades. Smith's price, 45c. and Te. Our price... .. : 19¢. Ladies’ Black Silk Mitts, extra good quality, fast color. Smit! price, Oc. 19c. Uur price... ry Ladis’ Tan Lisle Thread Bicrele Gloves, with fancy woven backs. ur price .. 2 “ 19¢. Druggists’ Sundries. These prices will speak for themselves, ‘The familiar things lower than ever before. Woodbury’s Facial Soap, 12 Pure Castile Soap, 10c. ba 3 cakes of Se. Toilet Scay Smith's lve. Special Burgain Soap, 4c. Carbolated Petrollo, 10c. jar, 6e. 25c. Enamel Powder Puff, 15 2ic. Raver Gloss Dressing, 17c. Brown's Joc. French Drestiug, Te. Coudray’s 15c. Cosmetics, Te. Se. Army and Nevy Smelling Salts, 15e. ‘Tetlow's Swansdown, ‘Tetlow’s Gossamer Powder, 8c. Imperial Talcum Powder, Se Howell's Te. Ammonia, 5c. Woodworth’s Extracts, White Rose and Jockey Club, 10c. always. Per ounce, 6c. Oekley*s Cologne and Violet of Parma Ex- tract, 10 6c. Ide. large package Sea Salt, 8c. 10e. Little Daisy ae 25c. Florence Hsnd Gless, i9e. 39c. Foxwood Hair Brushes (black bris- tles), 25¢. 98c, Aluminum-back Hair Brushes, pure bristles, 75c. 39e. Aluminum-back Rubber Combs, 25c. 0c. and i2c. Best Bristle Tooth ‘Brushes, 25e. and 0c. Best Bristle Tooth Brushes, 19e. 15c. Nail Brushes, best bristles, 12c. 25. Complexion Brushes, 19¢ Se. Glass Tooth Brush Holder, 10c. Oakley's 25c. Perfumeries, 3’ bottles in box, 15e. 19¢_ Exteacts, in fancy cut bottles, 10c. Onkley's 50c. ‘Triple Extracts, 2c. Lubin's 75c. Extracts, 50c. Lumborg’s 7c. Extracts, 50c. Hoyt's 10c. Pure Glycerine, Se. Joc, Extra Quality Florida ‘Water, Te. Joc. Fragrant Tooth Powder, Se. Notions. Clearing out the small lots, If these prices teach you the way to this counter in the future we sball count this profitable losing: 10c, Curling Irons, Te. 250 Noodle Gases, ‘assorted sizes, 19¢. 10c. Adamantine’ Corset Clasps, 7 25c. “Jewel Skirt and Shirt Waist Sup- porter, 15e, 2 = 10c. ‘package Bachelors’ Buttons, 7c. 3c. card German Hooks and Eyes, Te. Se. card Surety Hooks and Eyes, 3c. Be. box Mourning Pins, assorted sizes, 2c. 4c. Linen Tape, essorted widths, slightly discolored, 1c. 5e. Frog Tape Measures, 2c. 4c, Needle and Toilet Pin Cases, 2c, Se. Crochet Cotton, 200 yards, assorted colors, 3¢ Ye. Colored Silk Garter Elastic, 12c. a yd. 2c. Fancy Silk Garter Elastic, Te. a yd. Be. box Collar Buttons, 3c. 0c. Stockinet Dress Shields, 6c. a pair. Se. card Edge Velveteen Skirt Binding, Be. a yd. 25e. “Black Sewing Silk, 12 spools, 15c. Sc. Extra-beavy Black ‘Sewing Silk, 1c. Ze. Black apd Blond Whalcbones, 7, 8 and 9-ineh, per dozen, 4e. Se. Whalebone ‘Casing, assorted colors, 3- yard pieces, 3c 10c. and 15. All-silk Taffeta Seam Bind- z, 10-yard pieces, Te :, All-silk Blanket Binding, 2c. a yd. pany, MARKET FOR AMERICA. Opening im France for Many Articles Made in This Country. Commercial Agent Griffin at Limoges says, in an official report to the State De- partment, that the manufacturers in the United States who are looking for new fields for their products can now turn their attention to France. While it is true that certain lines of trade are really overdofie in that country, there are others that promise good returns. Splendid openings are offered at present for such articles as men's hats, preserved meats, dried, canned and pre- secved fruits, iron and steel and machinery. “One effect of the Spanish-American war,” says Mr. Griffin, “has been to give Europeans a better knowledge of the abil- ity of the United States to manufacture in- ruments of precision. American watches anc clocks have long been regarded as mar- vels of correctness in time-keeping; but, as | Clean Sweep of the Groce Department. As a discontinved line we shall show the stock on hand no mercy. The room it occupies has already been’ bespoken by ope of the new features—and the present Incumbents must move out “double-quick.”* summation of the sale. make the most of them. These are all fresh goods—bought by Mr. Smith just before the con- Housekeepers will know what the saving in our prices are—and ° ~ —o © — i Arbuekle’s Coffee, per Ib...... 9c. | 1 Queen Olives o- "> o——_—_ Bagle Brand Condensed Milk, 1c. Challenge Condensed Milk, Te. Baker's Cocoa, 19¢. Baker's Chocolate, 15e. Extruct-of Vanilla, 3c Extract of Lemon, New Uricans Molasses, per quart, 18e. Crystal Ginger Ale, 4c. Genuine Shot Pepper, % Ib., Se. Colman's Mustacd, 12c. Royal Minis Wheatlets, 10 Corw Starch - Olive Oil, Salad Oil, Celebrated Worcestershire Sauce, 7, lea & Perrip’s Worcestershire Sauce, 18¢. Durkee’s Salad Dressing, 18e. Royal Salad Dressing, 1Sc. Mason's Baking Powder, per Ib., Te. Baking Powder, 1:8 th., Te. ad's Baking Powder, 1-8 Ib., Te. 's Baking Powder, 1-8 Ib., 3c. Armour's Ported Armour’s Boned Chi n, 18e. Amnour’s Boned Turkey,” 18¢ Armour’s Chipped Beef, 18c. Armour’s Sliced Ham, 19¢. Armnour’s Sliced Bacon, 19c. Alaska Salmon, 7c. Apple Blosse Salmon, 10c. Columbia River Salmon, 12c. Star Brand Lobster, 18¢. Jurket Tablets, Hanson’s Colo: ing, Imported Macaroni, Import ‘paghett: an Macaroni, Se. Plymouth Rock Rromany Cere Minute Fischer's Mills Tapioca, Se Fischer's Mills Sage, Bird Seed, Se. Bird Gravel, & Frenehi Soups, French 9 0c. Anderson's Macaroni and Cheese, Te Cramp’s Baked Beans, 1-b. can, Te, Siiver Brand Peas, Ric Coffee, 1 i., Java apd Mocha Coffee, 1 Wh., 24e. Heno Tea, 4 Ih., 1c. Acme Brand Pickles, 4% g: Crosse & Blackw Exglish Pickles, Mrs. Joinsen'’s Hom Greenwieh Rel Greenwich Chowchow, Ge. German Mustard, Beefstenk Baby Qhives, 7 Andersoa’s Jams, in tins, Se, Andersaa’s Jellies, Zc. . 18e. . Per qt., 200, rs 1Se made Pickles, Te, at., per qt., Imported Sardines, 11 Amcrican Sardines, Se. i | 18e, Specials in the Smith Stock of Men’s Furnishings. Well-bought goods—values selected with excellent judzment; patterns and styles with Proficient taste, and now we sacrifice in spite of the wort! Discuss this list in the family circle tonight and commission somebody to secure some of the features for you. Smiths 10c. Linen Collars, really better than the average Choice of any the styles. é Smith's 5c. Linen Cutts, fine count linen; link and stud four-ply_and styles. Choice. $ . @ pair. Silk and Wool Negligee Shirts, to be wom with White collars and cuffs; good variety of patterns. Smith’s-price, 31 Our price. * 8c. Soft Laundered Negligee Shirts, with col- lar and cuffs attached; fashionable pat- terns. Smith's price, 5¢ price... 2.2.2 aches Fancy Bosom Shirts, with White bodies, also All-over Colored Sbirts, with separate pait of euffs to match, excellent assort- ment of styles for chol mith’s AZo price, $1. Our price. as 2 White Laundered Shirts, open front and back and, open only in back. BQe. Smith's price, 8c. Our price... ° All the small lots of Summer Underwear, Including all sorts and grades up DEe to $1. Our price. 2 Lot of beoken sizes in Balbriggan Draw- perf.ct cut. Smith's pri Oui price. er: Be. Framed Pictures. They are popular subjects in Pastels, fac simile Water Colers, Etchings, Colored Pho- tographs, ete., handsomely’ and expenaively framed, but they may be scratched a little, or defective In some way. We send them out at half price because of that. Smith’s price, $1.00. Our price, 48c. Smith’s price, $1.25. Our price, 63. price, $1.50. Our price, 75c. s price, $1.75. Our price, 87c. $1.23 Smith Smith Etchings, size 20x30, gilt frames. Smith's price, $2.50. | Our price. . Dining-room Panels, fish and game sub- jects, in oak frames, size 11x18. Smith's price, $1.50. "Our price... 73¢. Colored Photographs, size 17x21, hand- romely framed. Smith’ Our price Linen and Paper 4 ’, Children’s aiid mcture noks Cut-out Books, the Toy Books. fins "tuat peace the children, but have become a little damaged by handlings. ‘Just half.”” Smith's price, 5c. Sade. ow 25¢. price, $4 $1.98 Our price, 2c. Smith’s price, 10c. Our price, 5c. Smith’s price, 15c. Our price, 8c. Smith’s price, 25c. Our price, 13c. Fancy-trimmed Night Shirts, full pro- portioned. neatly trimmed. Smith's 39, price, 50c. and The. Our price... Cc. Bleck end Tan Helf Hose, guaran- teed fast color. ne, Our price. has left. Our price. Smit Fancy Half Hose, the prevailing poptlar effects. mith’s price, 25. Our price. sere Oaee & pair, Lot of White Silk Ascots, big in shape and value. Smith's pri 1 25e. Our price... epics Oc. Fancy Lawn String Ties, a dozen In a package. sorted put s price, 1 Our price. o* ° Madras Shield Bows, all shapes and colorings, Smith's pri 13e. Our pric All the 5oe. Smith stock, colors and styles. this season's 5c. in_the 25c. cy Silk Neckwear, uding all shapes, ole... ese. —the small lots that we'd rather Toys sell than have them cluttering up the department. ® $1.48 Push Qurts, Smith's pric Our price . , Freight ‘Trucks. OWE prices eevee Children's Folding Desks. Smith's Price, 50c. Our price. . mnt 23c. anyicker Doll Carriages, wheels 11x13: par- Ge pie ree Children’s Red Rockers, Smith's 23c. Price, 50c. Our pric Sailboats Smith's 2. Ca Relrereeetegredee 5 1280 ,Moving-ere Jointed Dolls, 15 Inches long. Smith's price, 35c. 17 : c Our price. Hammocks. tain Hammock Our price Mexican = Grass Hammock: Smith's price, $1. Our pre. 49, Extra extra long wide and Cur- Croquet sii orm Se Sets. "3 cte...... 85C. price 42.50. ar bace..“™™* $1.23 — A Croquet Sets, cal hardwood ee ee te SoS Sporting Goods. ‘The bicyclists and the fishermen will find this a good time to ock up.” We've such a complete line of our own that we shall move the Smith stock with all the speed of deeply cut prices. About 20 Boys’ and Girls’ Bicycles, 24 and 26-inch wheels, Black, and Maroon: guaranteed machines. Smith's price, $25. Our price..... = $15 Lot of odds and cnés in Bicycle Saddles— Puoeumatic, Hunt's, Garford, Messenger and other leading trands—worth up 5 ()c. to $2.50. Our price.. os ° T5e. Bicycle Wheel Bells, for front wheels, 25e. Leather Toe Clips, 29e. Cant-slip Toe Clips, Tec. 50c. Large Foot Pumps, 27e. Plew Saddles, soft nose, 75c. ‘The Owl Bicycle Lamp, 50c. Sunbeam Nickel-plated ‘Lamps, 35c. Gilded Bicycle Bells, electric ‘stroke, 35c. Goodyear Tires; regular price, $3.50; price, $2.98. Multiplying Reels; 45e. Oil Silk Lines, 25-yards, 15¢. $2 Adjustable Handle Bars, $1.25. ‘Regular $1 Pedals, 75e. Comfort Garters, for bicycle hose, 19¢. Lot of Trout Flies, 2c. Silk Body Bass Flies, 5e. 2-jolnt Bamboo Rods,” 14c. B-joint Bamboo Rods, 23c. #1,50 High-grade Japanned Bicycle Lamps, There are many broken lines in this stock and we shall wind them up in a hurry. We squander—you save. Extra Heavy White and Gray Coutil Cor- sets, with embroidered stripes; two side’ steels. Smith's price, 48. DO Our price... . W. B. Ventilating Corsets, long and short; heavily boned, with two side steels and gmbroidered | tops. Smith's price, 3Q¢_ 48c. Our price... Ladies’ and Misses’ Heavy French Coutil Corsets, White, Gray and Black; with three side steels; reinforced top and bot- 59c. tom. Smith’s price, T5c. Our price . H. & 8. Summer Corsets, made of strong linen mesh, heavily boned, two side steels. embroidery top cud bottom, ribbon price. . . was recently stated by a leading French- man, ‘America has astonished the world with the accuracy of her implements and machinery; her steel ships resist and en- dure better than those of other and older countries. Her intricate machinery does not get out of order so quickly and stands crucial tests far beyond the power of Eu- ropean apparatus, and there are fewer fail- ures, because there are fewer defects; this is due to her implements of precision.’ It would be well to take advantage of this reputation and show what can be done by the American workmen; especially in the iine of engines, locomotives, tool for cab- inet making, all sorts of die-cutting ma- chinery and machines used in the maufac- ture of firearms of all classes. As France is seeking more and more to do her own manufacturing, she will naturally turn to the country that can sell her the best ma- chines to accomplish her aims. These kinds of machinery should be well represented in France at all exhibitions, “A careful study should be made, not only of the needs of the French market, but of the best and quickest way of meeting them. As has cften been stated, the best man to do business for America is an American speaking the native tongue of the country to which he is sent. He will do more in less time, and do it more satisfactorily, than any foreigner.” + 0+______ Germany's Policy in the Samoan Is- lands. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Just a few lines from an old salt. In April, 1871, Sir Charles Ciifford had been sent by the British government to New Zéaland to locate a position for dry docks. He selected Auckland in the North Island, where they have now the largest dry dock in the ea a date eat city and took passage on the “City of Melbourne” for San Francisco, whither I wag also bound. An occurrence took place off Savage Island that brought us together and from that time till we parted at Sen Francisco we spent a great deal of our time together. I have never seen him since. He went to the Lick House and I to the Grand Hotel. The following day Webb of steamboat fame, generally styled Commodore Webb, called on me. I was out and he left his card. This happened for three sucessive days and then he left a note asking me if it was not too much trouble he would take it a Sreat favor if I would call on him. I did So, when he informed me that he had laid @ line of steamers on from San Francisco to Auckland, New Zealand, via Honolulu, but he knew of no ‘half-way place to stop and coal between the two latter places, and the run was too long for his steamers, but that Sir Charles Clifford had informed him that If any one could point him out a suit- able place I was the one. I told him there was a harbor made just on purpose for him and his steamers, and in exactly the right spot, and that was. ie olor Island of Tuituila in thi group. in the On examining the United States charts we found no survey had been made by our gov- ernment. The commodore then asked me to give him a rough sketch of the harbor. I did and he was much pleased and thanked me warmly and said he would telegraph to Secretary Fish and ask him to send government formed at that time). This was done. The United States steamer Tus- carora was sent down in 1871, surveyed the harbor and made the treaty. It may be of interest to your readers to describe this val- uable harbor and its surroundings. It is per- fectly landlocked by high hills, or in other words, it ts a sunken crater with Lot of Byron Collar Worsted Sweaters, in Sweaters and Golf Hese. poor cote and co mbina- . Si . 50, $2.75 and $2. Our Wiest G1.75 Lot of Wool Sweaters, with Byron collars, in Blue, Green and Navy combinations with White. Smith's price, $2. Our $1 price om Lot of Navy Blue and White Plain-neck ® price, $1.50 SI Wool Sweaters. Smit and $1.75. Our price. . Boys’ and Men's Cotton Sweaters, striped and plain. Smith's price, 50c. and 3Oo Te. Our price... see: ° eit, cf oot Golt Hose, with tancy tops. mith’s price, Svc. and $1. Our price...” eenenre: 39c. Lot of Gray Mixed Golf Hose, with plain and fancy tops. Smith's price, oc. DSc Heavy Wool Ribbed Bicycle Hose, Gray gnd Scotch Mixed. ‘Smith's price, 4) $1.50. Our price...... ic. Ladies’ Hosiery. Our buyer is already in the ficld ing for our new line of Ladies’ and Chil- dren's Hosiery--better than this. Good as this is, this must give way. Ladies’ Black Maco Yarn and Fancy Ho- fast color, fall regular made, with split foot dnd double soles, heels and toes. Smith's price, 25e, left. Our price... 3 pairs for 50c. eyo ee or rn Hosiery; plain Blue ra stitch Lisle ‘Thread, and me Lace Dropstitch Lisle Broken sizes. Smith’: in Black and Children’s Black Lisle-finished Hosiery, fine ribbed, Hermsdorf dyed; fies, four miles wi of the crater we suai Foe $1.98 3