Evening Star Newspaper, September 3, 1898, Page 6

6 THE WASHINGT SATURDAY, September 3, 1809S. ON. THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circalation much more than the combined cir- other Washington and Advertising no competitor. e Medium it hai ty Im order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Business Depart- ments, according to tenor or purpove. ance and Her Neighbors. The Dreyfus case is instructive on an- an that showing the employ- monstrous methods to convict an monstrous crime. Take the th reference to certain for- ‘Ss maintaining regular embassies Germany and Italy were interested in the improve- yas making in her military were friendly powers, so- ere understood to be “in the any valuable tnformation fortifications and mili- h by fair means or foul Any rascally employe of vernment felt assured of an aser for anything marketable ‘ome into possession of legit!- rwise. ch authorities, at Par ia, ment Fr: equipment le. we are given to erstand, were on the alert. They knew existence of this foreign curiosity, ad reason to believe that improper were being used to gratify it. Pro- were deployed, and a close was kept on all places where the at- of foreign legations were in the habit of visiting. A note was made of their fallers and of their movements and con- ferences, and prompt reports followed to headquarters. It was In this way that us hecame a suspected man, although de explanation of his movements and of the foreign company he kept. When the explesion came the foreign powers were still as death. France furt- sly seized the suspected man, and Promptly made a victim of him. But the powers still kept, undisturbed, their places, and, for all that ts known to the contrary, still kept up their curiosity on the subject of French fortifications. If Dreyfus is innocent—and there is a strong belief now that he is—who is guilty? Who sold the stat re And since France, following Dreyfus, went off on the wrong 1, how thriving a trade has been con- between those interested in obtain- ing forbidden information and the wretch base enough to supply {t? The German and Itahan governments might, it is belfeved, clear up the whole matter, but both con- nue to hold their peace. It is expressly in today’s news from Rome “that ne Italian military attache in Paris, Colo- nel Panizzardi, the writer of two of the documents—the ones dated March and 1, INM, upon which M. Cavaignac said relled when reasserting his conviction of the guilt of Dreyfus in the chamber of deputies a few weeks ago—will not be al- lowed to publish any Dreyfus revelations.” The czar’s proposition for a reduction of militarism in Europe comes in good time. If military operations there were on a maller scale, and the force of sples in- eased to guard the particulars from cir- culating among the “friendly” powers, it would be better, and more economical. ——__ + +e Some Sound Spanish Advice. The Star quoted en Tuesday from La Lucha, a leading Havana newspaper, senti- ments of a pessimistic nature respecting the future of Cuba. It quotes today, and with pleasure, from the Diario de la Marina, another prominent Havana news- paper, sentiments of the opposite char- acter. An American visitor to Havana having spoken of how much American con- he trol would do for the city in the way of | improving its health and its beauty, the Diario nts approvingly on the de- liverance, and says: “We should 1 new adn them exc island owe ot make it possible for the and her beauty; nistration consent to me established in S$ been impotent for good. rms that the most wisely it is a proposition that the people of Havana set to work at once in active co- Americans and heip designed for the public it is recognition of the fact that it is their duty themselves to do so. the less their home assed under a new control. aving changed, they should new, with their aid, ac- to M be none t is true of Havana is true of of the The American it and part of it shall show the pacify © governed » live now appear t Cuban problem are rafter a little time, w pacity are people of the tive alike, re- ably in their come healthful able, and the plantations when the and becom mines are ore re- forests of rich n aole market, the people of Cuba will the day which brcught the ans in force to their shores. see not one of the cities which ont as a s2if-advertiser. But rvera’s exceecingly good opinion of this nent to the old city’s rise gracefully and completely to je occasion. +e -fair confidence expert will do to kzep the farmer from grow- d prosperity. eee An Eventful Week 4 broad. Beginning with the disclosure of the s desire for disarmament and closing the assertion of ‘an alliance between England and Germany, with the Henry sul- ide in between, the week just closing has of the momentous periods ever Its events have been of to established assumptions as to the 3 of the powers and the prospects uance of existing conditions are upset by these developments, so Startling in their suddenness and so potent fm their capacities for history-making. i ow or other these three events cling close together in the mind when they are Viewed from even a short distance, The Bisarmament proposition affects the slum- bering minister its j | EVENING STAR, |Germany from disturbances. Everything seems in the end to revert to this everlast- ling dispute over the two border provinces | which were taken away from France as the result of the war of France will not listen t& disarmament because of her cher- ished hopes to recover these provinces. In | view of the rising tide of public indignation | at home about the disclosures in the Drey- fus casc, it is even now hinted that the French government may have to distract the thoughts of the people from the domes- tic scandal by a foreign war. No more pop- ular move could be made than a resumption of the Alsace-Lorraine affair on a military basis. And on the heels of it all comes this tale from London that England and Ger- many, long at odds, are making up and planning an alliance. Some of the terms of the treaty said to have beer signed directly affect French interests. In the matter of Egypt, for instance, France has for some time held the whip hand there in the con- trol of the finances. The Caisse de la Dette, an organization designed to protact the inter- ests of Egypt's creditors, the holders of her bonds, is composed of a representative from each of the six great powers. All actions concerning finance are controlled by this body. Ail payments for other than the interest on the bonds must be authorized by its unanimous vote. France has blocked every important project of public better- ment for years by voting “no” when the Caisse has passed upor the proposed ex- penditure. England now wants a free hand in Egypt, to build the great dam at Assouan, to carry on the Sudan campaigns, to strengthen her hold. France naturally objects. With Germany allied to the Brit- ish interests France's obstructive position in Egypt becomes difficult of maintenance. Then too the acquisition of Delagoa Bay by England drives another spike in the structure of British influence and control in Africa, while the control of Syria by Germany tends to weaken the Russian in- fluence in the southeastern corner of Europe. Both parties to the Franco-Rus- sian alliance are thus affected by this out- lined program. Have the powers come to the parting of the ways, to new paths leading to new combinations and aspira- tions? The disarmament pronunciamento and the German alliance with England point tu some such development, while the latest aspect of the Dreyfus case, assured- ly a coincidence, yet suspected of having been brought about by a German initiative, coming just as it does, interjects new ele- ments into the international situation which can not yet be analyzed and dis- ecunted. A few more such weeks would certainly put the geographers to the mak- ing of fresh maps. ————— + ee ___- Samoa May Be Partitioned. King Malietoa is dead, and Samoa once more becomes a possible scene of interest- ing international complications. Grater events are likely to crowd out of public at- tention the conflict for authority in this far- away group of isiands which may result from the demis3 of the monarch who has been permitted by tripartite grace to rule ovar the islands uninterruptedly since 1888. Germany, Great Britain and the United States have since 1881 been partners in the “protection” of Samoa, a protection mainly marked by the imposition upon the natives of a costly government which served large- ly to afford places for white men and to perplex the natives. Yet {t is clear that the natives are incapabla of self-government. The history of Samoa is full of conspira- cles, assassinations and revolutions. The Samoans believe in the rule of the strong- est. Commerce, rather than humanity, long ago dictated that better things bz revealed to these Islanders, and the three nations now controlling their destinies began to teke a hand in their affairs. Germany has the largest Intersst and has always been mest active in precipitating trouble. She held Temasése on the throne*for over a year and a half, despite an agreement with Grzat Britain and this country that he should be merely vice king to Mulietoa. For a time prior to the great hurricane of March, 1989, Germany’s motives were not clear, and she was suspected of some ulte- rior d2sign upon the islands, to the detri- ment of the American and British interests. The consequence was the assembling at Apia of the war ships which suffered so dis- astrously in the storm. That affair served to settle axisting differences, and for nearly ten years Samoa has been struggling along j ender the heavy burden of the triple pro- tectorate. Now Malietoa ts dead, and the present situation favors a r2opening of the troubles over the kingship and the balance of international power unless the three na- tions can agree upon a division of the isl- ands between them as absolute possessions and thus segregate the natives into three groups of dependencies. The division sug- gested by Germany is that she tak Upolu, the second largest island, which contains Apia, the capital, Great Britain the largest, vali, and the United States the smallest of the large islands, Tutulla, wher lies Pago Pago, the coaling harbor long ago ceded to this country, but never improved. The other eleven tslands of the group are small and insignificant. Partition on some equitable basis is probably recognized by ths three powers as the most satisfactory ethod under all the circumstances, and as the wishes of the natives evidently cut no figure whatever this end is likely to be at- ined without any more difficulty than that attaching to the average diplomatic settle- pent, ———_-2___ Playing in the Streets. The perennial discussion as to whether children should be permitted to have the run of a city’s streets for playing has been jately precipitated anew through letters to The Star, but the question is no nearer so0- lution than ever before. The whole case rests with the parents. The little folks are in danger when they go Into the thorough- tares for their games. They are likely to be hurt by passing carriages, run over by heavy wagons or struck by bicycles, Their running hither and thither, making their movements uncertain and confusing the drivers and the wheelmen, adds to thelr own peril and that of the legitimate uses of the streets. So it comes back to the Darent, for the child can not be assumed to be a reasoning factor in tha premises. If the parent is willing to permit the child to risk its own life and limbs as well as endanger bicyclists, the responsibility rests upon them. The city has secured piay- grounds in certain parks and in many sec- tions of the District large vacant spaces afford ample romping room. Here and there conditions suggest the streets as the only available playing places for the child- ren, but these are few and the necessity to misuse the driving space for games and gambols is locally very slight. —— it will be a long time before the amateur humorist gives over roguishly alluding to the Havana cigar as one of the great is- stes of the war. ——_ + ee Some European authorities will seriously corsider the advisability of having all ante-mortem confessions made to a press censor. Europe's stirring affairs will at least dis- tract foreign attention from the scandals brewing tn this country over the care of the soldiers. It has been more or less humiliating to feel that the eyes of the world were glued upon us as we charged and counter-charged, explained and apolo- troubles between Germany and | gized, while the soldiers have sickened and France. The Dreyfus case in its latest as- | dled. Officials hive warned against a pro- pect suggests a reopening of the quarrel longation of this uproar, in view of the over Alsace and Lorraine. The Anglo-Ger- } possible bearing upon the peace negotia- ‘man alliance interrupts lines of fee. ue, develop- | tions and upon the foreign sentiment gen- “\ “ove Hitherto kept France and | erally. This warning has @pparentiy had THE EVENING STAR, Uttle or no effect. But happily Europe now has “troubles of her own” and it may be that the American discussions over camps and hospitals and rations will pass unno- ticed abroad. Whatever Europe may think of these late episodes and disclosures in connection with the American army, the campaigning thus far has created an im- pression in other lands favorable to the American fighting force which will require far more than these few blunders to offset. The world’s judgment recently formed is not going to be so easily negatived because of the mistakes and sufferings incidental to the assumption of a great military task by a nation which has studiously kept itself out of touch with the march of progress in the forming end handling of armies. —_+ + -____. The people of Washington will see to it that the returning soldiers have the kind of a welcome which they most need and which they will most appreciate. —_—___ + + = —___ With Colon2] Roosevelt in the arena, New York politics would assume proportions be- yond those of a mere local squabble for swag. —_ + + + ____ There are intimations that some of the Cubans are rot eligible to become partici- pants in a Labor day celebration. —__ + e —_ Recent events suggest that a new leader may soon be needed to wieid the baton over the concert of Europe. ——_~+ += —____ It is altogether likely that Zola will suc- ceed in living down his reputation as a yel- low journalist. Es If Andree is alive, he will wish Hobson more luck with alr-bag experiments than he had. ———_ +2 —_____ Mr. Whitelaw Reid will carry no con- cealed opinions into the commission with Prim. ————+ + = —___ SHOOTING STAKS. A Hasty Impression. “Do you believe in corporal punishment?” asked the lady whose children are old enough to go to school. “No,” answered the young man who had been a private. “It wasn’t the fault of the corporal. If anybody's to blame it's some one a good deal higher up in rank.” Other Dangers. Thoy bid us pause and think again As fierce complaints increase— These perils which suround us when We're on the verge of peace. Everybody Satisfied. “Dere's always bound to be kickers,” ex- claimed Meandering Mike. “Did you ever know a time when de people agreed unan- imously dat dey had de right man in de right place?” “On'y once,” replied Plodding Pete. “I was bein’ put into jail on de occasion.” The Warm Wave. Man still drops a tear O'er his sorrowing lot, September is here, But the oyster is not, A Theory, “I wonder,” said Mr. Blykins in a pensive tone, “why it fs that children are always 80 anxious to forsake all their joyous freedom from care and be grown men.” “Maybe,” answered his young son, “it’s becaus: grown men get attention and sym- Pathy when they have a stomach-ache, in- stead of being laughed at.” A Character. A volley voluminous constantly pours From the mighty expanse of his jaw; At all elevations his oracle soars And unto himself he’s a law. The weathar’s no bar to his cherished pur- suit. He is at ft in rain and in drouth. The aim doesn’t count when he’s ready to shoot— The man with the seven-inch mouth. A confident gleam always brightens his eye As he ruthlessly blazas away, Nor reckons on who, 'midst projectiles that fly, May be hit by a wild ricochet. The thirteen-inch cannon is silent at last In the Orient isle and the south; But the era reverbzrant never is past For the man with the seven-inch mouth. ——_~+ += English Encomiums on Hay. From the London Chroniele. The officiai announcement we make today that the American ambassador in London has been appointed Secretary of State, to succeed Mr. William R. Day, the leading member of the peace commission, who will be appointed a United States judge, is one of the most striking results of the war, It is not enough to say that regret will be felt in this country at Mr. Hay’s depart- ure. We shall all be very sorry indeed. We lose, in the first place a man whose pres- enc3 is a distinet gain to the public and private life of London. Mr. Hay has not accepted, we feel sure, more than one in fifty of the invitations to public and semi- public gatherings that have been addressed to him, but whenever he has done so, with- out a single exception, he has said precisely the thing which the moment demanded, and struck a note which reverberated through both countries. A public man who could always be counted upon for wit and wisdom, eloquenuy uttered, is naturally ill spared by us. But Mr. Hay has done much more than this. His studies and ex- perlences have made a trained diplomatist of him; many of the best qualities of the two nations characterize him; he is at the same time a profoundly sincere American and an Anglo-Saxon patriot; and during a time of intense crisis he has interpreted each country to the other with consum- mate tact and good will. He has been a most Intimate witness of the sentiments of this country toward his own, and it is, therefore, a matter of deep satisfaction to us that he should become the minister of foreign affairs—for that is what we call the office known to the American Consti- tution as Secretary of State—at Washing- ton. It is a guarantee that whatever else may happen to us, we shall not be misun- derstood, and that any question between the two peoples will be approached from the American side in a spirit of sympathy equal to our own. President McKinley, if we may say so without presumption, has given a marked instance of his skill in the selection of his colleagues, and we con- gratulate Mr. Hay upon the high honor so deservedly bestowed upon him. 2 ¢ Our Interest in the “Open Door.” From the Buffulo Commercial. Col. Charles Denby, our minister to China for thirteen years, who has just returned home, says the opportunities for selling American locomotives, mining machinery and other manufactured articles in which we excel in China are simply wonderful. “The Chinese are quick to catch on to for- eign ways, and they are rapidly acquiring the wants of civilized people. The empire will soon be a network of railways, and the immense population insures a good traffic patronage from the very start.” Yes, but how about the open door for trade in China? The ex-minister’s testimony shows that the United States is vitally interested in having that door kept open. ——__ + = —___ Those Havana Harbor Mines. From the Boston Herald. ‘The announcement that Spain has or- dered the removal of all the mines from Havana harbor is interesting, as recalling the solemn assurance of the Spanish off cials about the time of the blowing up of the -Maine that there were not any mines there. But perhaps they were planted later, 2° — 02 —___ Ought to Take Precautions. From the Kansas City Journal. The administration should be careful to pull off its next war in a healthier climate. This thing of being held responsible for the ravages of a tropical climate is decidedly disagreeable. a, ————_+ + ____ Queer Immigrants. From the St. Paul Dispatch. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1898-24 PAGES. “Cash only, nd the Inarrewest margin of Jackson Bros,’ GREAT REBULLDING “SALE. We are unable to quote any prices today, as the goods are selling so fast that we do not know what we will have to sell by Monday, Everything is cut tremendously, as we are deter- mined to get rid of all we can while the alterations are pro- gressing. It is the greatest chance of the year for any one intending to set up housekeep- ing. Remember, this sale will only last a short time. [7The new store we have added to our own building will be mainly devoted to Ca: . We have decided to lay in large and representative stock of Carpets an Rugs, which we have not hitherto kept. In a few days we will be ready to show ‘ou all the newest und prettiest patterns In perfectly fresh goods and at prices that will astonish you. JACKSON BROS., 4 GREAT CASH FURNITURE HOUSES, 915-917-919-921 7th St. eto lr tov tlre hor roils Woodward a Ra Lothrop, toth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. OUR BUSINESS HOURS ARB 8 A.M. TO 6 P.M. Monday, Special Sale Housekeeping Supplies, At which time Linen, Bedwear, White Goods and other kindred de- partments will continue in offering some very marked values. And the prices are so low that a large distri- bution will doubtless be promptly made. 72-inch Cream Irish Damask, good quality. 50c. yard. @0-inch White Damask, excellent quality. 50c. yard. 100 John 8. Brown's Irish Damask Pattern Cloths, 2x2% yards. $2.00 each. Silver-bleached German Damask Pattern Cloths. “EVANS'." Evans’ Drug Store, W>tts,14, e3-16d Conn. ave. and 8 st. and 1428 Md. ave. Get EVANS’ TALCUM POWDER. Very cooling and soothing to chafed surfaces - allays irritation—prevents excessive persp!- ration. Plain or perfumed, 10c. can. Good for baby's delicate skin, Be sure you get 3 yards long, $2.00 each. Odd lot Double Damask Pattern Cloths. 2x3 yards, $3.75. Value, $4.50. 2x34 yards, $4.38. Value $5.25. 2x4 yards, $5.00. Value, $6.00. Odd lot of Napkins, a few match the Pattern ONLY $1.25 FOR 24 BOTTLES. a ; J] F you are “all run down” through overwork or sick- ness—drink A. It’s all you need to bring back lost health and strength —-sharpen the appetite—and make you sleep well. An ideal tonic. The finest of all dark beers. ©7'24 bottles, sent ih unlettered wagons, ; only $1.25. Writ¢ or "phone 2154. ‘Washington BreweryCo. . 4th & F Sts.’N.E Phone 2154. ( se8-,t,th,as Ct eee eee McMunn’s ixir of Opin Is a preparation of tha Drag by which its injurious effects are removed, while the valuable medicinal properties are retal It possesses all the seda- jodie powers of Opium, but produces no sickness ofthe stomach, no yomit- ing, no costiveness, no headache. In acute nervous disorders it is an invaluable remedy, and is recom- tive, anodyne and ant}- meided by the best physicians, E. FERRETT, Agent, 372 Pearl St., New York. myl4-w&s-1y ‘Culmbacher’ Cloths. 5=8size,§2.75. Value,$3.50 3=4 size,$4.00. Value,$5.00 72-inch Irish Damask, good quality. $1.25 a yard. Value, $1.50. 22-Inch All-linen German Damask Napkins. $1.25 a dozen. Fringed Damask Scarfs, 54 inches long==25c. each. 72 inches long-=35c. each. ACA € AA: € ; € € ‘ iy € € € Plain Linen Fringed Scarfs, 72 inches long-=-25c. each. Finest Quality Double Damask Fringed Tray Cfoths or Scarfs, 27x45 inches. 65c. each. From $1.25. Fruit Doylies, pretty patterns, good quality. 45c., 50c. and 75c. dozen. Blankets. Fancy Cotton Blankets, for lounge covers, bath robes, etc.; pretty designs. 75c. each. Silkoline Comforts, filled with pure white cotton. $1.50 each. White Crocheted Bedspreads, Marsellies patterns, hemmed, ready for use. 95c. each. From $1.25. White Goods. F. 8S. WILLIAMS & CO. Save 15c. on every pint of Bay Rum. * * We are selling pure Bay * * Rum—the grade that al- * * ways sells for soc. pint— * * for only 35c. A clear sav- * * ing of 15c. Don’t let this * * chance go by unnoticed. * Buy now for future needs. 35c. pint. 20c. 4 pint. WILLIASIS? Temple Drug Store, Cor. 9th and F Sts, it D2 7] 40-inch Lawn, sheer quality. 12'4c. a yard. Striped and Checked White Dimity. 8c. a yard. White Pique, faucy patterns, 15c. a yard. Imported Brilliants. 25c. a yard. Cut-werk Pillow Sham: $1.78 a pair. Second floor, Dress Suit Cases. The Dress Suit Case is now con- sidered an indispensable part of a man’s outfit. Women have also found out their convenience. A very handy article for those going to boarding school; also desirable for short trips, because it does away with the inconvenience of hauling a From $2.50. A bargain in club bags, W BILE we have hundreds of club bags in all the various leathers and sizes —we are making @ great specialt, of @ very hand- some Im, Alli gator Club Bag at 85c. Will hold all you need for a short trip—and ts a stylish, smart- looktng bag. SO KNEESSI, trunk. Our cases are built to stand the rough treatment incident to being handled by baggage and express companies. Sult Cases, made of heavy cowhide, steel frame, linen lined, best brass lock, nickel trimmings, ete. $5.00 each. Fourth floor. Hammocks Reduced to Close. Fishing Tackle, Base Ball Goods and all this season’s Sporting Goods are now offered at greatly reduced prices, in order to close them out. ° Is Easily Seen for squares around. It tells the whole story— that we glean carpets—re- make mattresses—uphol- ster and recover furni- ture—and store all kinds of household effects. Wagons call. Write or ’phone 425. ty We cordially inyite the public to call at any time and inspect our plant. Esp Bedding Co. 7th and K Sts. LETT TET Baby Hammocks...... 50c. Were 6c. Woven Hammocks..... 90C. Were $1.3, ...$1.00. Were $1.50 pillow and spreader. |» $1.00. Were $1.75 pillow and ‘spreader. "$1.25, Were $2.00 pillow and spreader’. $1.50. Were $2.50 Woven Hammocks,with$5.o9, Were $3.00 pillow and spreader..... Woven Hammocks,withg> 92. Were $3.50 Were $3.95 Woven Han mocks. Woven Hammock: pillow and spreader... Woven Hammocks,with pillow aud spreader. ....92-75- Fourth fioor. New Jelly Glasses. We will offer Monday one lot of Tin-top Jelly Glasses, in four shapes, including plain, fluted and square ef- f ee 18c. a dozen. Also another lot of choice Pressed Glass Table Tumblers, with imita- tion cut glass bottoms and band t near top. 2. If they’re Rich’s shoes they’re proper.” Ten-two F. No such showing as this of school footwear in town. The proper shoes for college wear for young ladies and young men—for which this store has become celebrated—and the proper shoes for the boys and girls as well. ’Tis a pity that. cold type cannot convey the beauty and exclusive stylishness of the new fall footwear. Case after case is arriving daily—all dis- tinctive styles, different from any shown by any other shoe store in town. Devotees of hunting, rid- ing and golfing and survey- ors, whose duties require spe- cial footwear, will find the proper shoes here for such wear. If there is anything you need in summer footwear to tide you over you can buy it now at greatly reduced prices. B. Rich’s Sons, “High-art footwear for the elite,’* about bread and cake baking. It yields just such Bread, Rolls, Cake and Pastry as every good cook delights to serve—white, light, wholesome and deli- cious. Isn’t that the kind you want? Then insist on having “Cream Blend.” " (Grocers who have sell “Cream Blend.” the best Specify it. B. B. Eamshaw & Bro., Wholesalers, 1105-9 11th & 100-2 M se. Hecht & Company. A suit anda skirt —go on sale Monday, and they are the greatest values Hecht’s have ever offered. Both are made of fine black serge, ac- cording to the styles dictated for the coming season and ar- ing earlier than we antici- pated, when everything is in confusion with rebuilding and remodeling, we sacrifice the price to dispose of them at once. $598 for suit, which every store will sell for $11.50 later. Jackets are col- ored silk-lined—skirts are full width and finished as all fine tailor-made suits are finished. $2.98 or he skirt —the best made serge skirt you ever saw—full in width—lined with best linings—yvelvet bound —with all the points which the new skirts will have. 4 | | : : Hecht & Company ; It 515 Seventh Street. fod | heoseotontontoateateeseesoeteateatendoateareeteeteeteeteateateateatee ape eeesontesSeaorsottontedineterotiontonteasresootenseeceetealentee eatoaseetee teaser aeons Sedtecte SMM AMMEN AMA MAME NENG Our Great Trade Sale. An Offering of Auction Fall Woolens! ——— Se — Harding, Whitman & Co. are the selling agents of the Arlington Mills, a domestic industry the output of which compares more favorably with imported fabrics than any woolen mill on the American continent. || | This concern is one of the arbiters of fashion. Their looming has no superior. And when Harding, Whitman & Co. announced that on August 24 all the new fall \|goods on hand were to be auctioned off at their sale rooms, consternation is a mild term with which to describe the feelings of the business world. The best stores of the land were there to buy, and you Inay rest assured that we did not let the opportunity slip by of adding such a brilliant feature to our great It Ten-two F St. Trade Sale. We made mention earlier lL i} | in the week of some of the goods. = =| Now we offer you a complete list of the stuffs that we bought. They are all strictly proper and swell, and at present prices are the prominent and Cream distinct leaders of the new season. Se ea iinet mecaiioraat =—=——— | A big lot of 30-inch Blend never ||| new fall novelties. Trade 1 5¢ disap- {| Sale Price.............0 4 PINE ey |e our cookwho || A big lot of 38-inch Fall Novel- knows ties, in mixed and fancy anything |||) suitings. Worth soc. 29c. EE LS SLOT A big lot of 38-inch new Fall Nov- elties, in such shadings as Brown and Black, Green and Black, .Gar- net and Black, Blue and Black. Worth * 59c. Trade Sale Price. ...... 3 Oc. ee ees A swell lot of Silk and Wool and Mohair and Wool Fancy Cloths, 40 inches wide, in rough and smooth effects. Worth 75c. Trade Sale Price. . 49c. A handsome lot of Imported Ar- mure Suitings, in the newer shades of Brown, Green, Blue, Garnet and Mode, full 45 inches $1.49 wide, and a magnifi- cent value at $1.89. Trade Sale Price. The new Grays, Blues, Browns, Greens and Garnets, in an exqui- site quality of Imported Poplins; full 48 inches wide and Trade Sale Price....... worth at the least $1.69. Trade Sale $ 1 ll \0) PHOE RLS ios enh J 50-inch Venetian Cloth, in hand- some autumn colorings. All of 50 inches in — width. Worth $1.50. Trade $i ll (0) pale: DYNES oc. coon ees » New French Poplins, autumnal effects, 45 ‘inches wide and worth $1.25. Trade Sale Price. in proper 89c. 79¢. every one 89c. The swellest of new season’s cos- tume cloths is a nobby two-toned whipcord, 48 inches wide, in combi- nations of Blue and Black, Brown and Black, Garnet and Black and Green and Black. Worth $1.39. secon co O8c. EOE oees 45-inch Traverse Suit- ings. Worth $1. Trade Sale Price 5553 48-inch Jacquards, in of the seasonable colors. Handsome $1.25 quality. Trade Sale Price....... 44-inch two-toned whipcord, in the same two-toned ef- 75C. abor Day Carpet Specials. You'll haye all day Monday in which to do your fall shopping. We're going to make it especially interesting for you in We've red a choice of the brightest and newest as- sortment of fine floor coverings at prices juany degrees below what they ought to Come early and make your selections carefully. Here are several hints of the values fo be had: $1.35 ‘Axminsters, 92%c. $1.15 Velvet Carpets76i4c Good Tapestry Brussels, 50c. Best Tapestry Brussels, 65¢. _ ‘These are regular 75c. end $1 Tapestry Carpets. The Houghton Co., 1214 F Street. fects. Worth g8c. Trade Sale Pit. s ks seeste Two-toned effects in all the proper combinations of colors” in 50-inth cork screw. : Worth $1.39. Trade Sale O8c. 44-inch Granite Suitings, strictly “au fait” in texture and Price . shade. Worth 8c. Trade Sale Price....... 75C. Neat effects in English Tweed Bi- cycle Suiting, 50 inches wide and worth $1.39. O8c Trade Sale Price.... se 40-inch Bicycle Suit- ings. Worth 75c. Trade 59c. S. Kann, Sons & Co.,