Evening Star Newspaper, October 3, 1898, Page 4

o THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. MONDAY... + October 3, 1898. CROSBY S. NOYES............Editor. THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Cireulation much more than the combined cir- enlation of the other Washington jatlies. A: News and Advertising Medinm it bas no competitor. 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. China. "The crisis in China—if that does not teo strongly d ribe the situation—comes at a time which to the outside world ts both alar mg and instructive. Progress watchword in the kingdom, and, emperor, who had put himself at of that policy, is suddenly de- . as is thought probable, made with. The empress dowager, repre- the reactlorary spirit of the coun- tzed the reins, and, being a wo- sapacity and a masterful nature—a tal Catherine of Russia—brings a round turn. As for Li Is enacting the role of a way ing Biant jac! -box. Now we see him, and =ow ws don day he is attired in great glory—yellow jacket, peacock feathers y powerful. The he has been strip- authority, and that »r as to do him rever- represents him as v being in power again Here we have the Chinese question of the hour vecy pointedly pr ed. The civil- ized nations are expecting China to be opened to them. They have secured a foot- hold either in the way of territory or trade, and are preparing to follow up what has iy b accomplished. This compre- the introduction of civilized modes of and industry into the kingdom, and tke gradua! weaning of the people away from the old order of things. The proposition ig that if pis-tails can be removed, shirts introduced and tucked in, hats and shoe made a ble, and other such chang brought about, the Chinese may Ye in- ong the customers for all modern The ex-emperor. or the ror—however that may be—gave | © these things, and for doing the fre of the opposition, with that the empress. dowager re- the scene and inaugurates most Her first offering to Old China is a basket with the heads of if a dozen reformers in it—a Httle pres- rs on jated to strike the people very men, Americans, Russians and have secured valuable conces- sions in China. There is thought to be enormous profit in them. There is but one line of railroad in the country, ard the richest der ts of coal have scarcely been teuched. Capital, with skiJl behind it, will be able to work wonders in such an arena. But investors must first be made certain of their ground. In securing a concesston they will want to be made safe against the disappearance over night of the officials with whom they may deal. They will want to find the heads of such officials on their shoulders next morning, instead of in a basket and exhibiting a set grin. And so the question arises, how may this security be obtained? Shall England, Rus- sia, Germany and the United States guar- antee by force if necessary any Business advantages which the enterprise of their citizens may with authority set on foot? If the local authority is uncertain how ctherwise may security for the foreigner be obtained ————__+ «= Hallucination in Brooklyn. An unnamed Brooklyn sound money dem- ocrat who has decided to support Judge Van Wyck for governor on the strength of the fact that the Syracuse platform does not ind Chicago platform ex- this fa by mpa: e the jon: rats can carry New York I think th r issue will the pa in the next na- absurd than t truth. more opposite is the ¢ the with s for the fight agai jed by the New Y¥, and the west er, Nothing next democratic the husiasm and the situ- willing to hear with from some of the , but not from the York- hold the New Yorkers in dis- tempt, trolled in state affairs b’ of the metropoli: the majority v i men who are con- the money power and in national affairs by i national convention the fear of the tag of irregularity. In other words, what the New York demo- erats wants and make play for will be the ng the next democratic national jon may be expected stoutly to op- y eastern democrats for whom the 4 western democrats entertain respect or good will are men jams, who have gone y and entirely to the silver cause n profession of their appropriate occasions, aselves, they only with those whole ho, ney State—has so rself by a tremendous majority, down sts of both po- The Huence, there- ay be expected have is und money cireh pu legitimate way. Mr. about the very important polic pay: S that the way to resume Was to*resume. So it may be said about sound money The only way y to support it is to for the candidates wno opealy, fear- honestly stand for it. The om that New York state under the of Tammany Hall may hope to tional affairs is an affront to acter and intelligence of the coun- + «2 vain speaks of letting the Philip- to the highest bidder it overioors heavy bids for the property put 'S government's behalf by a gentle- amed Dewey. +e _ ul Lighting Products. The fight for cheaper illuminant $s marked municipal prc which ‘ss during the jon of the Edison Elec- minating Company of New York © its scale of prices for arc and in- scent electric Mghting to private con- mers. The figures given are not as il- luminative to the untechnical mind as the product of the current is sure to be, but it is plain from the announcements thus far made that in the metropolis at least there is substantlal hope that the price of il- luminants will oe greatly cut down in the near future. It is claimed that recent ad- Yancements in the process of creating elec- tric currents have permitted this scaling of rates, especially for what is known ag “long-hour consumption;” that {s, the use luring a steadily maintained period of eight or ten hours of a fixed number of lamps. The proposition is advanced that the consumer using one lamp eight hours a day requires an investment in station ap- paratus and street conductors only one- eighth that required by a consumer using eight lamps one hour a day, though the actual consumption is the same in both cases. On this principle the new schedule is arranged, the aim being to compete di- rectly with gas for house illumination, fur- nishing better light for the same and per- haps less money. Heretofore there has been practically no well-defined competition between the two great rivals for lighting the world, as far as the householders are concerned, because of the fact that elec- tricity has made no such bid for private consumption as that which is now made by the New York concern. The public will surely benefit from such a rivalry, for the inevitable result of an approach of the electricity rates to the gas rates will be a lowering of the latter, and perhaps a bet- terment of the gas supply. Washington would welcome an innovation of this sort, and it is not to be questioned that in the near future the local problem of wires and conduits will have been so well settled upon a modern basis that there will be no diffi- culty in securing ue freest competition be- tween the gas and electrical concerns for patronage along the residence streets. ————_ +2 Paris in Excitement. Paris is in a state of intermittent ex- citement. Yesterday was one of its Hvely days. There is no telling when another will occur or how far the passions of the people will carry them. The Dreyfus case continues to arouse the fiercest feelings, nd although the late disclosures in favor “{ the prisoner have greatly increased the number and spirits of his friends they have likewise intensified the resentment of his en- emies. Yesterday the riotings were of small moment in tragic results, but they disclosed a dangerous condition of public feeling, a spirit of protest against the government's decision to revise the case. It is not to be anticipated that these demonstrations will interrupt the course of revision, for France cannot now turn back from the path of ap- parent justice which she has so reluctantly chosen. A sense of pride in the nation’s prestige abroad seems at last to have been aroused, strangely late, but effective for the time in preventing a continuation of the reproach that the government is an organization solely for the benefit of the army and its friends. Revision, however, iS sure to progress under difficulties, as evidenced by the scenes enacted at the capital yesterday. The French passion for holding meetings and making speeches finds an exceptional opportunity in this sit- uation, which calls so loudly to the French ears for demonstrations and counter demonstrations. Yesterday the rioting, while indicating a sad state of affairs un- der the surface, was characteristicaliy pro- ductive of a most humorous anti-climax. Paul Deroulade, who poses in Paris as an ardent patriot and champion of the tradi- tions of the French republic, undertook to break up a pro-Dreyfus meeting scheduled under the leadership of Francis de Pres- sense. He and his followers accomplished their object by so filling the air with ru- mors of violence that de Pressense and his friends were excluded from the hall they had intended to use. In the street fighting which followed de Pressense and others of his crowd ‘e arrested and when Derou- lade heard this he magnanimously proposed to his partisans that they proceed to secure the release of their enemies. They marched to the station and offered to free the imprisoned agitators, who indignantly refused to accept favors from their hands. The tragedy had been suddeniy turned into a@ farce and the day closed with practically no further rioting. Deroulade is a type of a large class of his compatriots, always ready to pose, never neglectful of a chance for producing a dramatic effect, contemptu- ous of the conventionalities when the time comes for excited action. The government is still strong enough to quiet these dem- onstrations and will doubtless proceed to carry out its program of revision, though it has laid down a course certain to involve it in innumerable troubles and likely to pro- duce many another outbreak such as that of yesterday. see More False Alarms, Saturday a man was fined $$) in the Police Court for turning in two false alarms. Notwithstanding this severe pun- ishment and the widely spread warning to all possible imitators of this miscreant, there were more attempts within a few hours to call the fire engines out us additional offenders were arre wer court w! fe and ted. © likewise treated today by the These A a proper degree of severity, and pe after a few of these punishmen have been doled out the practice will be discouraged. The fire department is not now large enough to meet all the ordinary demands. It should not be subjected to the unnecessary strain and danger of fre- quent responses to these false alarms, which are mainly sounded in order that the malefactur may “see the horses run,” as Saturday's offender explained. As the court then said, such a frame of mind is strongly suggestive of the need of a lunacy com- mission. A mania of this kind must be cured by punishment or its victim confined as dangerous. — A Correction. ‘Th: Star on Saturday mentioned William B. Hornblower among those prominent New Yorkers who were discouraging an inde- pendent movement this year with the in- tcntion of voting for Colonel Roosevelt for governor. This was based upon a publish2d letter in which he united, bearing, one feit justified in believing, that interpretation. It turns out, however, that Mr. Hornblower, who was most energetically opposed last year to Tammany success in New Yor! city, is in favor this year of Tammany con- trol of New York state. He is a gold dem- ecrat, and in consideration of the suppre sion of the Chicago platform at Syracu: will support M*. Croker’s candidate for governor. —_—___+ + = —____ Every now and then Herr Most appears to call attention to how casy it is for a person of asinine qualities to get the repu- tation of 1 doubtless intended as a guarantee that no- body would be biased in his opinion by dyspeptic tendenctes. —__——_—_+o— Aguinaldo has not yet formally decided whether he ought to favor an expansion policy and take in the United States or not. —____ + «= —____ It would be interesting to know whether Mr. Croker would be willing to register Mr. Van Wyck's boom as taxable property. —_ = _____ The Spanish navy has the slight satis- faction of being free from any reproa or jealousies on account of prize money. tee ‘There are cne or two base ball clubs which might do well in London. England has not yet learned the game. —————__ +02 Testing American Patience. lt appears from a publication in another part of toda$’s issue that there is great suffering in Havana; that people are stary- ing and fever is prevalent; that the Ameri- can commissioners now there striving to secure the evacuation of the island by the Spaniards find themselves unable to succor the suffering men and women and children who surround them; that the Spanish au- thofities are delaying every step in the work, and that the Cuban capital is in gen- eral in a desperate condition. If these facts be true as reported something can perhaps be done by this government to remedy the evident evils of Spanish procrastination, * THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1898—i4 PAGES. The refusal of the Spaniards in Havana to permit relief ships to land has already aroused the indignation of the citizens of this country to the point of demanding co- ercive measures. The war is not yet over. ‘The hostile parties are working under a truce to secure final terms of peace. The Spaniards in Havana and in Paris are do- ing their utmost to hamper the American efforts to reach a conclusion of the mat- ter. Perhaps after all the best means of enforcing an understanding which will be satisfactory to those who have the best right to be satisfied, the American people, will be to declare the truce at an end and effect a military and naval demonstration in force to bring these idling, manana-lov- ing. unrealizing people to their senses. They are acting like victors in this business and they will perhaps go too far. Mean- while what is to be done to prevent Hay- ana from becoming a pest-hole and a death- pit? ——__ + +e —____ It seems that the only way to fight a trust is to organize another trust in the same line of business. —_——__ + e+ —____ David B. Hill still lingers at the game hoping that the dealer will let a few good cards get into his band by mistake. ——_ = ______ Governor Black's disappearance does not even claim the interesting epithet “myste- rious.” —__+ +e _____ SHOOTING STARS. Resented. “Look here,” said Li Hung Chang to the young Chinaman who thought he knew everything, “am I not the richest man in the world?” “Certainly, your excellency.” “Well, I want you to bear that in mind and stop referring to this government as a played-out monarchy. It's a gilded, up-to- date plutocracy.”” Feminine Optimism. Tis Fashion rules the world, no doubt. So let us wait awhile; Perhaps the bosses will go out And statesmen come in style. Unrecognized Assistance. “That publishing house has lost an ex- ceedingly valuable man.” “One of its contributors?” “No. One of the members of the firm re- marked that poets are born, not made. The advertising manager thought that his work wasn't being properly appreciated and handed in his resignation.” “Look out foh de small things in dis life,” said Uncle Eben. “I knows a white gem- man dat kin run a business wuf thousan’s o’ dollars an’ keep puffickly calm. But yoh orter hyah when he's puttin’ on a new- fashioned necktie!” Didn't Dare. “No,' ‘said the old poli to the theater.” “But don’t you think it is well for you to get your mind off your business for a few hours?” “Not for a minute. The opposition has been waiting for years for some such chance.” lan, “I don't go Natural Philosophy. Twilight come an' de day turn red, Whah de sunshine gone to? Time foh de li'l boy go to bed. Whah de sunshine gene to? De sunbeam happen along, he did, In de li'l boy’s eyes he's safely hid. He creep inside an’ he set de lid— Da's whah de sunshine gone to. Oh, de hill is bright wif de mornin’ glow. Whab de sunshine come f'um? De clock she strike an’ de rooster crow. Whab de sunshine come f'um? De sunbeam’s ready to staht his race. He open de lid an’ he leave de plac An’ de li'l boy laugh in 'is mammy’s face. Da’s whah de sunshine come f'um. — + +» —___ Trolley Doomed in Baltimore. pm the Baltimore American. We are glad to read in an interview with Mr. Phelps, the chief engineer of the sub- way commission, a statement that the overhead trolley will soon be a thing of the past. It is expert confirmation of a predic- Uon the American made considerably more than a year ago. According to Mr. Phelps, the cost of the present system is enormous, amounting to ly or 20 per cent on the origi- nal investment. Already the street car companies of other cities are using the underground system, and Baltimore, which 6 certainly has one of the be: rapid transit line sure to follow suit. With the wires removed from the streets the beauty of the city will be vastly tm- proved; there will be less danger from fire and accident, and the safety of the peopie in all res Swill be greatly increased. ‘The fact that the trolley lines are to follow the other wires beneath the surface is a cause for gtneral and profound congratuia- tion. equipments of in the country, will be ——_ + + = —_____ There Are Others. From the Bostov Transcript. Engiand’s satisfaction over the proof af- forded by the recent army maneuvers at Salisbury Plain that she could mobilize 50,00) regular troops at short notice has been considerably damped by the discovery that to subsist them caterers had to be brought in and that the medical corps broke down under the strain. English officers are saying very unpleasant things about their war department in consequence of these revelations, tntimating very plainly that where it has not got into ruts it is tangled with red tape. They also remark that if it made such blunders with regard to peace- ful mobilization at home there is no telling what it would not do in the unavoidat confusion of war. Thus it seems that w have not the only war department that is under fire. —_—_+ ¢ = ____ Rough on the Gold Democrats. From the Kochester Post-Express. The knowledge that Van Wyck is a Bryanite will prove “a bitter pill” not only to the gold democrats of Brooklyn, but to all other gold democrats of New York, and it is safe to conclude that they wil evince the same patriotic concern for the public welfare this year that they did two years ago. ———————_ «2 —___ A Pinin Statement of the Case. From the Clneinnati Enquirer. Let no public official who has done his duty be sacrificed to mere public clamor, and let no public official who has neglected his duty be whitewashed. Let the truth be ascertained and plainly spoken by the in- vestigating commission. Such a verdict, whatever it may be, will be sustained by the strong sense of justice which finally governs our people. ————~ += —___ A Small Percentage. From the Chicago Tribune. The losses by death of the American army in the war with Spain have been officially stated up to August 31. In Porto Rico 3 were killed and 4 wounded; in Manila, 15 Killed and 8 wounded; in Cuba, 260 killed and 1,441 wounded. These represent a total of 278 killed and 1,569 wounded in battle. ‘Yo these are to be added #1 who have died from wounds received, 30 by accidents and 2,225 by disease, or a total of deaths to Au- gust 31 of 2,624 in an army of 265,000 men, or a little less than one per cent. These figures will be somewhat increased by the deaths from disease since August 31, but even,then the total will be less than 3,000. The remarkable feature of this showing 13 the immunity of the navy, which has de- stroyed two Spanish fleets with the loss of only four or five men. Uncle Sam Takes the Pennant, From the Topeks Capital. Uncle Sam stands at the head of the league this year. He has fielded his posi- tion without an error and has more base hits than anybody. There seems to be a hard tussle between Spain and France for tail-enders. + + —__ They Will Have Their Eyes Opened. From the New York Mail and Express. To read the utterances of the Paris nows- papers concerning the peace conference, ene might suppose that it was America and not Spain that got thrashed in the -recent war, This is one of the things that must be unlearned before the proceedings can proceed. ¥ Tha hie IMustrative Offerings. In a me&stire these are days of initiation. We are unveiling the plans we have laid--pointing out the featdres that are to characterize this store as different, from any cther--from every other. And we are making a record very fast--a record that is more substantial than thechance bargain--A RECORD FOR QUALITY -=--whether at regular price, orthe special price that changing commercial conditions make possible. Advantage perches on every counter=-the advantage of Absolute Bestness--Determinedly Lowest. The introductions continue Black Dress Goods. The proprietics and utilities of a Black Suit—keep black continu- allv in the fore. No matter how many gowns your wardrobe holds it is incomplete without a Black Dress—a new Black Dress—made up of one of this season’s handsome patterns. Ours are many—exclusive and guaranteed—from the best looms. The incomparably low prices we quote are Saks-isms—proofs of the influence we shall exert in the local Dress Goods world. The display we make tomorrow leads off with these four extraor- dinary values: that is most at nck Black Cheviot Serge; excellent quality for 75¢.—oftered. 60c. a yard. 45-inch Black Crepon, Toe. value—for 50c. a yard. 44-inch Black Crepons, in lange make up most attractively and. v fashionable crepon— signs, that 1 wear with S-inch Black Henrietta that we are confident cannot be duplicated for less than 5ue.—at any $1 Eind— 39c. a yard. 75c. a yard. Crepon has the strongest indorsement by fashion of any of the Black weaves—and we continue the story with a superb line— 44-inch Silk and Mohair Crepons—at $1.50 48-inch Silk SonfMla Crepon at $3.75 a yard. a 48-inch Vandyke Crepons at §4.90 a yard. ch aad $2.50 a yard. = 44-inch Mobair Frize Crepons at $1.50 a yard. Western Section—Ist Floor. Silk We urge you to give ion to (ey . Prompt attention ne our Silk offerings— for these lots that we are “special- ing” can’t recur. We put the en- tire quantities on sale—and the rich values at such nominal prices are Blue and Orange. quickly disposed of. And really we 15c. a pair. want everybody possible to partici- p: Rest quality Brush Binding for skirts; all pate in the luxury of such buyane: ne Ff sday we cap the climax Boe Tinesiky : 7c. a yard. Rubber-lined Dress Shields— 7c. a pair. Black and White Hump Hooks and Eyes; 2 dozeu on a card— Ic. a card. red Waist Steels, “Notions.” = Why the busiest counter in town? Folks who keep tab on prices can tell you. These quotations for to- morrow: Ladhes’ and Misses’ lk Hose Supporters, in Black anc White, Pink, ra PURE i ALL LK BLACK VY, F itt QUALITY, FoR AND LOWER QUAL RADE AS THE SaM 55c. @ yard. 19-inch AlL-silk Black Rustling Taffeta, such as you bave bonght heretofore at 5¥c.—for 44c. a yard. 21%ineh Black Satin Duchesse, all pure silt. heavy and lustrous—faithfully $1.25 value Black, White 8c. a dozen. and —for : Large Pin Cubes— $h ayard. 20-ineb BD) pete Striped ‘Taffeta Bill, 4c. each, (eesalstesenpeclally,- cust oC oar Enameled Stocking Darners— 65c. a yard. 4c. each. 19-inch Glace Taffeta, in a wide variety of dainty color combinations, excellent quality and finish— 65c. a yard. 20-inch Parisian Novelty Silks, in basadere effects, with printed work designs, for waists and full gowns—the very latest— $1.85 a yard. Western Section—1st Floor, e Ladies’ Tailor=- With ie a i co nservatisr Made Suits. we pronounce our showing of Ladies’ Ready-to- wear Suits to be beyond compare here. As you know, we have always been in the’ lead—and this season’s preparations are upon a much more elaborate and pretentious scale. There is nothing finer made than fills our cases—and the stock is so well assorted that we are within your purses’ limit. What are branded as extraordinary elsewhere and herald- ed as such are more than duplicated here—-without fuss and flurry— Llack, Brown and G ‘aflor-made warranted Ip ane an r ing style; finished; made up In two ee ‘designs. ueiT.ou. would be the com- Fancy Silk Mixed Garter Elasti 12c. a yard. Western Section—ist Floor, At the Jewelry Counter. Tooth Brush Bottles, with faney ste ling silver tops. Special? °F DBe, Jv 25c. Tooth Powder Shakers, with fane] sterling silver tops. Special Sterling — Silver - wounte Brushes. Special... Special. Sterling nk Cuff But- tons, extra heavy 1, per pair... 25c. . all White, Tur Land White, AQ at 98c. and. . Western Section—Ist Floor. Ladies’ and Misses’ Hose. You are consid- erate of oppor- tunities to buy a little better than usual for a little less money—will surely have your attention. So doi hoot _te and 50c. Lots—that _ if en Ladies’ Lisle Thread Hose, in fancy and drop-stiteh effects; new patterns value—for 35¢. a pair. Children’s 3-thread Heavy Ribbed Past Black Cotton Hose, with spliced heels and double toes—wurranted in color and quality—all sizes— 1214¢. a pair. Children’s Maco Yarn Hose, with spliced heels and toes and double knees; extra fine gauge; fast colors— 25c. a pair. Western Section—ist Floor. Last days of the week’s to order offer. mir_measure and’ make for you is. Blue, Black or Tan Suits, with flounce or plain. skirt; ront jacket—guaranteelng fit and $25 If lined all through with silk the charges are only....- If Sili-tined Cont only mete $20 The Art We want our pat- Ladies’ Tailor- All these| Embroidery. 100s to avail them- : : s fo the full- Tlade Jackets. mld aay est degree of the skill of our Art Embroidery experts. If you want a new idea they'll give it to you. If you want instruction, they are here for that purpose. No charge—one of the “facilities of the store.” They'll be glad, too, to submit es- timates for special designs—and we predict you'll find our charges lower than heretofore. very depressing effect upon the hopes of the Ladies’ Medium-weight Jacket makers. They are victims of weather conditions strictly, and give car to almost any cash proposition in the face of such as this season’s. We've secured these lots at “our” prices. 3 Ladies’ Black Cheviot and Kersey Coats, light weight; lned with twilled satin rhadame. Worth $7.50—for Our own warrantee Wash Embroidery Silk, equal to any 45c. 5.00. tind, fr * 35¢. a dozen Ladies’ Fine Kersey and Broadcloth Coats, 2 ieee. fn ktey Bias, Hoya Sine ane Black tant? Hoe ee ee ee YR eS somely man-tailored and lined all through with BS oe a7 platd taffeta. ‘They Choice for were Hand-painted Cabinet Pram tional designs; woith $1, for.. Stamped Center Mats, for .. 3S taney check and made to sell at $12.50. ° fo Tangnd Blne Broadcloth and Mlor-plade; perfect fitting; ned all through with satjn or taffeta silk. Actual value, $16.50. Offeret? tomorrow at $10. Eastern Section—24 floor. Remodeling You can entrust Furs. Il. such commis- sions to us, assur- ed in advance of satisfactory work Ladies’ Blac! Kersey Coats pboses that are usually S0c. a hal lozen, on Mon- day’ for... ed ““ 6 for 25c. ‘Tray Covers, bemstitched and stamp- ed; S5ec. kind, for.. Scarfs, hemstitehed and stamped size 18x54; worth $1.25, for. ts - OC, Hemstitched and stamped Doylies, usual $1.35 a dozen bad, for. Dao Stamped So Pillows, . ey a roth ie., fi and a material saving on the prices Western Seetion—2d Floor. usually asked. We do this work in ° 4 F our own factoryz-where we know Engraving. The _highest-class engraving that can be done is turned ghee halled aus OF coy aesotans out through our Stationery Depart- Now is the titge to=give these matters attention. Consult us for estimates,|™ent. Highest CLASS, we said; Eastern Section—2d flcor. not highest PRICE. The reverse of 15 Brown M. *Pos- 8! Fur sun COhlnretten = tise | that—LOWEST PRICE. Mono- exactly fur time — but veddi sork. etc. is gi ft: its. the time to buy | Tams, wedding work, etc., is given Collarettes. en ge 0m wore sot special attention. $5.00. ‘They're "10 inches deep, and li fi agiteyte 10 p, and lined with fancy Eastern Section—2d Floor, Saks and Company, Penn, Avenue and Seventh Street. Your name engraved on plate, with 50 Cards— 73C. | Woodward *. Lothrop, loth, r1th and F Sts. N. W. Today, and Continuing Tuesday and Wednesday, Formal ‘Opening Of Our Elegant New Stocks For Autumn- Winter, 1898-'99, And Special Exhibition of Our Fall Importations of High-Class European Dress Goods. Our Dress Goods stock was never pretty as it is today. passes any previous effort attempted by us. In every element of so bright, never so fresh, never so superiority the display sur- High-class Paris, London and Berlin novelties that can’t be duplicated because ours alone are here Splendid assortments of all marked at most reasonable prices. vidual styles. in charming, original and indi- the less pretentious sorts—and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Our Autumn Exhibit of Ready-to-Wear Outer Garments For Women, Girls and ‘Boys. The new Ready-to-wear Garments for this season bear the unmis- takable evidence of superior elegance. American and imported goods. We show most liberal assortment: This is equally true with the of Tailor-made Suits, Street, Carriage and Evening Wraps, Separate Skirts, Waists, Golf and Military Capes, etc—all forming a gathering of high- class garments and novelties, striking in their originality and newness and vastly superior to any shown here before. The elegant Carriage Wraps and Evening Capes of velours, velvets, broadcloths, kerseys, etc., are cut long, even below the knees, and are full of ripples and flounces, and have round, cutaway corners, thus affording a Plain effects apd in excellent variety. Tailor-Made Suits «. make it possible to satisfy all tastes. The Roun war. The Box-front, Semt-fitting and Tignt taffeta silks, ere also very popular, Separate Skirts are tofure a show Satins, Taffeta and Brocaded Silks, Cleviots, Serges, et: of the Mnings and trimmings are unexampled, and the ful effects. Silk Waists*: =~ and beautiful combinations. Sime in modest whites ard with all-over tue! tions of laces, ta Furs hemstitching x and liberty silks able tbis season. —We Girls’ Cothing. <=: school and play wear and dress-up purposes. styles becoming to and adaptable for girls. in this department. Boys’ Clothing Brownie, and Three-piece Suits for the larger boys. are Noi of the best; the seams are all securely sewed, an and make our boys’ department a leading feature of the store, sidered, are the lowest possible to name. We never had so rich an exhibit, practical outer garments. ‘Third floor. par excellence In dress this se meterials, styles, trimmings, Linings, et cornered, Fly-frout Jacket style is the most p ting Suits, with coat and skirt lined with rich pted. now showing the pretty brigat Our girls’ clothing is made especially for girls, Better values, better service, are our especial alin —Uur stock is larger, better and more complete than at th beginning ¥ r Eton, Stanley and Sailor Suits for litle be ing bas d everything has been do w of the gown. We show a charming assortment of these. Jackets ° Tich yelours and velvets are much in evidence elatorate ones, braided, beaded and fur trimmed, are bere this season. Handsome The unequaled & degree of richness an? Handsome Camel's . The multiplicity of designers heve produced uly wou ith gorgeous in colorinz lustrous blacks. Satins and Taferas, dainty elegancies in evening effects—French combina- lagi feent assortment. are bere in all the new effects and in many exclusive styles. great varlety—the best abd most reliable kinds only and combinations in pieces for the neck and shoulders ts truly wouderful Small Furs in The vast aumber of shapes Furs are very fashtou- new full effects, band styles, for everyalay nd in most desirat le heretofore. Vast vai Splendid assortment of Double been slighted. The cloth and li any season igs one to insure satisfacts And our prices, quality con- \r n nor such a collection of really The New Silks Quite ready—and tomorrow we shall make a special exhibit of the mos. exquisite Silks and Satins that ever came to our counters. We show every fashionable Silk from the simplest to the most elegant imported novelty. Myriads of new patterns, new weaves, new beauties. Special attention has been bestowed upon the selection of recherche creations for the most exclusive tastes. Their richness of quality and beauty of de- signs are such as women of taste and fashion delight in. Original novelties stand beside skillful readaptation of old and fa- miliar ideas, presented under new forms and new color combinations, among which are stripes, dots, figures, plaids and broche effects. Promi- nent among these are: Regence Barre, Satin Moire Pekin, Taffetas de Mousseline, Satin Pekin Pompadour, Taffetas Jardiniere, Peau de Cygne, Ombre Plaids. Taffetas Bayadere Pompadour, Poplin de Cord, Taffetas Broche, Satin Broche, Satin Pekin, etc. Also Elegant Silks and Satins For Wedding and Including White Satin Duche: Ss Reception Gowns, se, White Bengalines, White Peau de Soie, Moire Antiques, Crystals, Armures, Brocades, Taffetas, Ottoman Cords, Crepe de Chine, Surahs, Satins, etc. The New Velvets. Velvets will be extensively used this season for millinery, for trim- mings, for Combination with other materials and many other purposes. Rich and novel importations are ready for your inspection. full assortments of the new shadings in many different qualities. We show The embossed striped effects are much in evidence; also many fancy effects. First floor. Outing Flannel Night Shirts. We put on sale tomorrow our first installment of Men’s and Boys’ Out- ing Flannel Night Shirts. We have had lower priced ones, but find that our patrons would rather pay us a half dollar for quality and patterns such as we Offer in this lot. An ex- ceptional value. 50c. each. First floor. New Cut Glass. We are showing unusual attrac- tions in Cut Glass for Wedding Presents or home use from the best American cutters, made up during the dull season, at a considerable saving in price. We call special attention to the &inch Cut Glass Salad or Fruit Bowls which we are now offering at $5.00 each. These are clear, lustrous and deep- ly cut, and are far better than the grade usually sold at the same price. Fifth floor. Vassar Utility Boxes. We have just received a new ship- ment of these handy boxes, uphol- stered in neat and dainty designs of fine cretonnes and finished with fancy brass hinges and _ handles. These are especially desirable for shirt waist boxes, shoe boxes, shirt boxes, and are very handy for win- dow or piazza seats. They come in 4 sizes, as follows: 24 inches long, 13 inches high, $2.25. 27 inches long, 16 inches high, $2.50. 29 inches long, 17 inches high, $2.75. ‘Tied for. Small Furniture. A piece of furniture can never be considered a luxury, Furniture is useful at all times and is always ap- preciated for its usefulness. We show a very large assortment of Par- lor and Dressing Tables, Rockers, Writing Desks, Book Cases, Tabour- ettes, China Closets, etc., especially desirable for October Weddi: Gifts. Very unusual values are rep- resented in the following: Foot Stools, in light woods, strongly built—made to sell for 25e. Special price, 15c. each. Solid Oak Costumers, or Clothes Trees, with eix books—stroug and durable. Special price, 59c. each. Solid Oak and Imitetion Mabogany Tables, with lower shelf; size 24x24. These tables are highly polished, strongly built aud fuished in a superior manter. Special price, $1.25 each. Ladies’ Solid Oak Writing Desks, with artistic French legs, highly polished—a bandsome desk and an unusual value. Special price, $3.50 each. Solid Oak Bookcases, with adjustable shelves-» one of our specials for this season, Special price, $3.50 each. Ladies’ Dressing Tables, imitation phogauy, solid oak and bird’s«ye maple, large beveled French plate mirror and Frenca legs. Tbe best intrinsic value we've ever offered, Special price, $5.00 each. Solid Oak Morris Chairs, heavy, solidly built frames, highly polished; complete with cushions and castors. An unmatchable value, Special price, $3.50 each. Fourth foor. Woodward & Lothrop.