Evening Star Newspaper, October 11, 1898, Page 6

6 i= THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. TUESDAY.........--October 11, 180%. NOYES... - Editor. CROSBY 8. THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circulation much more than the combined cir- eulation of the other Washington dailies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no competitor. c7Im order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individaal connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or B ness Depart- according to tenor or purpove. Another Excuse for Delay. When the officials of the Treasury De- partment recently saw fit to remov> the superintendent of construction at the “new city post office bullding” it was announced that one of the prime reasons for th change was the desir2 of the supervising architect to hasten the work, in order that the building might be ready for occupancy within the shortest possible perlod. The public placed only as much faith in this dec:aration as was warranted by the long series of disappointments connected with this and other public constructions. Y. terday, however, the supervising architect arcse to explain that the change in super- Intendents would operate to delay instead of to hast-n the completion and occupation of the building. Any € ems to suffice at the Treas- ury and Post Office Departments for the stecessive delays in the completion of the building. Nuz it is the attitud> of the workmen who have not been paid; now it is the need for a change in the office of superintendent; now it is the change itself. Some y ago—th2 vista pointing to thi affair is already long and dim—The Star undertook to inquire into the causes of the delay which was even then most irksome to the public of Washington and the mem- rs of the national legislature. It dis- covered that at least a part of the trou- ble was caused by the contract system in vogue, the failure of those in charge of the work of public construction to foresee interferences and neces 2ompetent mai contracts, the ities, the lack of ement in the letting of letting and sub-sub-let- suk ting of the work here and there, the conse- quent division of responsibility, of harmony between the various parts of the pre the general absence of effi- cient management There was no lack of funds, nor of materials save as the latter were delayed by poor administration. Start- ling changes In design which involved ro marked advantages but cost heavily in Morey were also accountable for long periods of idleness at the site. A succession of supervising architects during the years of construction operated to produce time- wasting conditions, and at no stage of the work was there exhibited the spirit of thorough-going determination to push the building which is always displayed by busi- ness men who engage in commercial con- struction. This latest pretense at an excuse is as the need feeble as any of its predecessors. Were the rnment's construction bureau prop- erly organized and administered, working on @ busin basis and having in v ¥ only the prompt production of reliable results, with decent regard for the government's money, thi ple which stands fair sam- of scores of others in the same condi- of incompletion, would long ago have 2 finished and turned to us2, instead of iz. today, unready to be utilized, government continues to spend nts. » work has now as while th he avily in been seven years. Under at Management it should have been that time. mping tour by Col- en wisely decided. candidate will be heard in s of New York s and the country districts. and national mself as fully as the t has ican state the mat exp st proposed a that Colonel injure h. neces. It was + at all times in the excitement of cam- ay him into a freedom of in a cané in a vig- the public expression o1 the of the could not be could not be attract voters at the polls. And Roosevelt will go before the ew York in person, tell them © stands, and hem opportu- interrogate him directly on any erning which nformation. they may desire not ¢ conspicuously the course like Colonel Roosevelt to pur- is the circum an course A platform may be, © often it is, a mere catchp ny de- st din a corner, and without rd to the record of the party adopting it or that of the candidate put up to stand on it. It goes through with a shout at the convent a correct Amei facia if it is never redeemed no- 3 or feels particularly re- Votes obtained under such false returned, and so comes triumphant. rsonal of the candidate 1s a diffe When he stands up be- fore the people and addresses them on the sues of the day he be oth as candidate and as individual for all he says. If elected he can be held to his commitment by the force of public opinion. He cannot undertake to evade or openly Tepudiate his pledges without himself. prete ses can never b pledge nt matter. omes responsible destroying Colonei Roosevelt is neither a coward, a trimmer nor a gasbag. Of oratory he pos- sesses none. But he is a clear-cut and convincing talker, thoroughly familiar with everything at issue in this campaign, and 1 at all times for every pledge he makes. His tour of the state will undoubt- edly make votes for him. a New York has discovered a burglar with the instincts of a gentleman. The discov- ery of gentlemen with the instincts of burglars is a common incident of metro- politan life. 0 A Yellow Fever Tragedy. It ts perhaps dithicult for people living in the north to appreciate to the full the ter- rers of a yeliow fever epidemfc such as is Just now ravaging parts of Mississippi, to understand the awful panic of fear which seizes upon the people and transforms them Into unreasonirg mobs, even into the sem’ ance of wild boasts. A case just re- ported by wire from the vicinity of Jack- son suffices to illustrate this statement. An unknown white man was fourd by ecme colored people inside of a church Which they were about to prepare for the ®Bunday services. His condition led them to believe that he had been stricken with the fever. A report was carried to a physician, whe visited the man and stamped his cace @s suspicious. He then left him, and when he returned, a short time later, he found that the church structure. a slight affair, Bad been burned, and In the ruins a few charred bones suggested that a dreadful tragedy had been enacted. The natural suspicion was that some of the frightened Fesidents of the neighborhood, learning that a yellow fever suspect had been found near at hand, determined to prevent, If possible, any spread of the fever, and fired the building, without caring whether the victim of the plague were alive or dead. Further inquiry will doubtless settle the details. Meanwhile, it is suggestive that such things can happen in a supposedly civilized community. The affair illustrates afresh the need of more systematic meth- ods in the treatment of these epidemics, which, often covering large areas, are es- sentially inter-state, and therefore national in their dangers and requirements. The oll struggle between county, state and federal beards of health will continue whenever this fever or any other form of deadly dis- ease appears, until the government is given authority by law to take charge of al! such outbreaks which are likely to become a menace to more than the immediate small community where they first develop. The marine hospital service has freqvently demonstrated its entire ability to cope with these dangers if it were given a freer hand in quarantining and nursing. Were euch a system evolved as the conditions so vur- gently demand such tragedies as that just outlined, springing from the lack of faith on the part of the people in the ability ot county, state or nation to protect them frota the scourge, would: be reduced to a minimum. As the matter now stands, the conditions are ripe in every part of the ex- posed area for just such crimes. — New York in the Senate. ¢. Murphy in his campaign for re-elec- tion to the Senate is criticised upon two points. First, his vote for the Teller silver resolution is denounced as a betrayal of the interests of a soind money constituency; and, second, his inability or disinclination to participate in the debates of the Senaze is declared to be prejudicial to the great state which he in part represents. Compiaint by republicans on the second point is odd enough when it is considered that they, too, sent a man to the Senite who never addresses the chair except to file a petition or introduce a bill. Mr. Platt, like his colleague, is no speaker. He is a very hard worker and very active in com- mittee, but is never heard in debate and never delivers a set speech on any subject. He and Mr. Murphy sit through the most exciting discussions of the most important subjects, but never contribute anything but their votes. New York has grown to be a little sen tive on this question. She has had in her time such eloquent and effective speakers in that body she feels that she has lost in prestige by the change to two men who, however able they may be in party man- agement, are yet lacking in this one fea- ture of a thorough senatorial equipment. Delaware, with Mr. Gray, who is one of the impressive speakers in the Senate; Rhode Island, with Mr. Aldrich, a capital off-hand debater, and Nevada, with Mr. Jones, are all ahead of the empire state in the matter of oratory and debating power in a chamber where those qualities fre- quently count for so very much. The differeace between the democratic and republican attitude in the premises is that, while each party has sent a silent man to the Senate, the democracy proposes time to keep its representative in jon. Mr. Murphy has no oppo: tion in his own party. If the democrats carry the legislature he is certain to be re-elected. Republican success, on the oth hand, will mean the election of so! one of several brilliant men whose names are already being canvassed in connection with the offie Joseph H. Choate, Cha cey M. Depew, Blihu Root, Seth Low, Gov- ernor Black, make an att tive list, and the commissioning of any one of thenr would give New York a senator who would immediate! e rank among the leaders of the upper house of Congress oe Street Railway Misfits. The other day a collision occurred at th corner of 9th and G streets in this city be tween ctric car on the Metropolitan line and a horse car on the Anacostia line The switch boy and a passenger were slightly hurt, and the damage was at a minimum. The danger of such accidents, with more disastrous results, is constant as long as horse and electric cars are per- ted to occupy the same tracks. For- ately a law now exists which will ulti- mately put an end to these conditions. The act approved June 2 . relating to the treatment of abandoned car tracks in the District, that on and after onc year it shall be unlawful for lway company now ng over any portion of t of another com- y » operate or to enter into reciprocal trackage arrangements with any other company, unless its motive power for the propulsion of cars shall be the s: as that of the company whose tracl used or are to be used. A penalty is pro- vided for violation of the statute. When an el provides from that or pa are this act takes effect, next June, the present anomalous condition giving rise to such ac- of Thursday, which has had ors, will be ended, unless offending company prefers to pay the high price of ten dollars per car for the privilege of running horse cars over elec- trie tracks. Some such law has ap- peared to be necessary to put an end to a nuisance which has seemed interminable. The city’s steady advancement toward a harmonious system of underground elec- trical propulsion has been checked by the few horse cars which are still running. One line, the Eckington, jointly occupies an electric track for a few squares, but it is hoped that by the 25th of next June this line will have been electrically equipped. There may be a longer delay in the case of the Belt road, which jointly occupies the track of an electrically equipped line on 14th street, but it is under orders to equip with a similar system, and eventually this misfit will doubtless be straightened out. There is no present ground, however, for a similar hope in the case of the Anacostia Tine. car ca a General Shafter ittimates that a news- paper reporter tried to run his campaign. It is to be assumed, from their rather vague style, that no newspaper reporter dictated some of the general’s dispatches. —___+ +s ___ China's interest in Asiatic affairs ts con- fined to the hope that after a clash be- tween England and Russia some other country will challenge the winner. see Vesuvius and the American Indian are both painfully dilatory about becoming ex- tinct. —————_ += —___ “Gentleman Jimmy” Down to Date. The New York police have just captured a burglar of note tender circumstances which suggest-that modern life offers many temptations to the iman of skill and discre- tion to engage in this profitable but delicate enterprise. The revelation of his identity likewise illustrates how uncertain is the ground on which such lawbreakers walk. Recently there fell into the hands of the law one “Big Bill’ Mason, widely known as a burglar of skill and daring, perhaps a murderer, an all-round criminal. Not de- nying his works, he has gradually come to chat comfortably with his keepers and in a conversation not long ago he berated his bad iuck and his indiscretion in not keeping strictly to the work of a burglar, while living a “decent life’ during off hours. Had he done so, h2 complained, he would have been as fortunate as a certain mem- ber of his profession who was regarded by bis fellow craftsmen as an aristocrat, who never been arrested and had never even been suspected. Yet he was a large worker with the tools and a keen judge of values. Naturally the policeman’s pride was piqued at hearing that there was such a man liv- } ing, and search was made for clues to his THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1898-12 PAGES. whereabouts. Of course Mason, actuated by the princio'e of “honor among thieves” which is believed to be generally regarded by the leading followers of the craft, had not mentioned names, nor had he given any tips. But among his papers, which had been confiscated, were certain references to an address in Brooklyn in a connection which led to the suspicion that this prince of pilferers lived there. Thefe was no name connected With the address, but names are of little account when kabitual lawbreakers are concerned. They change their names as they do their clothes. The house was watched, the neighbors were questioned and the police learned that a highly re- spectable commercial traveler named Travis lived there with his wife and mother-in- law. He was constantly going and coming with sample cases. Notwithstanding the good repute of “Mr. Travis" he was shad- owed and finally traced to New Haven, where, instead of concerning himself with the business places, as a commercial man would, he was found to be deeply interested in the residential quarters. The next day the detectives arrested Travis as he step- ped from the train in New York, laden with booty. They had the right man, for in a few hours came the news of an exten- sive burglary in New Haven. His wife and mother-in-law and other relatives and all his neighbors were shocked at the dls- closure of his professicn, while his house was found to contain large stcres of stolen treasure. This man had been working as a cracksman for years, unsuspected even by his own family, making a rich living out of his jimmy and his master keys. There is no telling how long he would have suc- cessfully concealed his occupation had not “Big Bill” Mason bewailed his folly in not following so shining an example. “Travis” is an educated man, gentlemanly in his bearing, shrewd and discreet. He may have many prototypes, for all the world now knows. His !s not the first case on record of a reputable citizen engaged in crime un- known to his family, associates and friends. ——__+ 2+ —____ This country did not desire Spain to spend $6,000,000 in being whipped. On the contrary, it repeatedly warned Sagasta that the experience was costing more than it was worth. _ It is at least a coincidence that men who are public:y pursued by women claiming tc be married to them are almost invariably pessessed of considerable finauclal means. +2 —____ There is no doubt that the Van Wycks have a fine family tree. What arouses curiosity is how Mr. Croker induced them to descend from it. ————_».—____ The Emperor William appears to find some difficulty in deciding just what kind of superiority he will next display. ———_~e~o Mr. Platt refrains from pressing the ques- tion of who is really the boss of the re- publican party in New York. ——_+ +. ___ Dear as glory is to Spain, it is always willing to think over any sacrifice for a cash consideration. —— France realizes that it 1s not obliged to take a sea voyage just now in order to tind trouble. ——__~+ ++ —____ HOOTING STARS. Further Explained. “Did you say that gentleman made his fortune by some important discoveries in dical lore?” *" answered Miss Cayenne. ‘He dis- a new way to advertise a reliable nm Meteoric. aking of infant prodigies!” exclaimed the Chinese emperor. Your majesty enjoys some distinction in that line,” rejoined the faithful old cour- tier. “should say so. H2re Lama back num- ber before most men are fairly started in life!” Idle Melancholy. The poet is a foolish wight; He mourns for flow2rs that fade away Ween, for a quarter, spent aright, He still might have a fine bouquet! Diffieu dese ties of Equalization. “Ef millionaires could be made to divide, every man in de country could have money in his pocket.” “Well,” said Meandering Mike, “dat ’ud be purty good. Still, I'd rather not be both- ered wit’ financial cares. I'd jes’ send an order to have my share deposite? to me credit in a brew=ry.” Discriminating. “Do you m to assert that you never saw an honest horse race?” inquired the sportsman, “Well,” answered Mr. Corntossel, “I reckon th> hoss was honest enough. But I allers will have my s'picions about the icckeys." A Reflection on Reform. Weeds is growin’ rank an’ high. How you gwineter stop ‘em? Eb'ry whah dey catch yoh eye. How you gwineter stop 'em? de banjo in de sun; Watch de sauir'l an’ rabbit run; Dream an’ wish dat dey was dona— Dat ain’ gwineter stop ‘em. Troubles hangin’ 'roun’, dey say. How you gwineter stop ’em? Sinners holler, “Clah de way!’ How you gwineter stop ‘em? Stay at home when duty comes; Read yoh paper; twis’ yoh thumbs; While sinners mahch wif horns an’ drums— Dat ain’ gwineter stop ‘em. 20-2 Their Plain Dut From the Baltimore New: ‘The old-line democrats who had the cour- age to break away from the traditions of a lifetime and vote for the sound money can- didates for President and Congress two years ago have nothing to prevent them trom standing by their werk and votirg for sound money congressmen next month. They have only to look the situation squarely in the face, and they will sce that the duty which dictated their course in 1896 calls for the same conduct in 1898. They have but to fix their minds upon the consequences of a victory of the party which, nationally, still stands for the free silver doctrine adopted at Chicago. in order to see the clear necessity of keeping Mary- land true to her record of no compromise en the paramount issue of financial sound- ness. —————— + +2 —_____ Work of German-Americans. Frem the Philadelphia Press. German public opinion has heen greatly affected in the past three months hy the appeals, utterances and articles of Ger- man-Ame#ticans. This country owes much to its adopted fellow-citizens who have zealously labored to remove German preju- dice against the United States. The result is already apparent in German readiness to see the United States the owner of the Philippines. ——_ + += Rather Hard on Them. From the New York Tribune. It is entirely natural that defamers of the administration should make wry faces over the testimony concerning the conduct of the war given by General Wheeler. a southerner, a democrat and a veteran, and lately the object of their vociferous praise. ——_~_ +0 —__ They Don't Want to Fight. From the Cleveland Leader. About 225,000 men enlisted in the service of the ited States during the war, but it is not known that more than one pugilist found his way into the army. Plenty of college foot ball players and noted amateur athletes jumped at the chance to bear arms for thetr country, but the prize fighters were quite willing to let others run the risks and endure the hardships of military service. So much for the latest test of the theory cherished by some foolish persons that the prize ring stimulates national courage and is a nursery of heroism. | « | Crocker, -939 Pa. Ave. Perfection AT: LAST! Fall Styles JENNESS MILLER SHOES —arrived. ‘The famous Jenness Miller Shoes were designed expressly to meet the require- ments of the natural foot. ‘They are shaped and sloped to allow the ball of the feot to rest flat and give free play to the joints and muscl<s, and afford Just the exact width and length to save binding the foot or cramping the toes. They fit closely at the heel and arch and held the foot firmly, thus Women's Fine Viel Kid Shoes, that were made to sell for $3, at a price, just to introduce will We introduce avoiding blisters, corns and bunions. We are sole agents for these graceful, hygienic is stamped with a fac simile autograph signature of *‘‘Mis. Jenness Miller,"" without which none pair and enjoy true $3.50 foot comfort Extra quality, $5 pair. A good Shoe for women at $2.50 Is scarce. One maker desirous of building a reputa- tion has sold us a line of them at. . They are soft, flexible and durable. lumbia"’, toe, in button and lace. $2.49. SHOES SHINED FREE, shoes for this eity, Each and every pair are genuine. Try a ent tip, with our rew and exclusive 939-Pa. Ave. Only 1 5 LES AY F. 8. WILLIAMS & CO. Williams’ Celery Compodnd, 50c. « A certain cure for My Imptire Blood, ) Failing Appetite, Pe wNervous Debility, X < Mental Depression, “Ha General Tired Feeling./) Takes Away “Tan” S 99 ndoline” » And sunburn — keeps » ba the skin clear and white. $ Excellent for men after ) z U shaving. Only 25c. ¢ WILLIAMS’. Temple Drug Store, Cor. 9th and F Sts. VAY a4 ) SAR RRA NOR SWERE RRR ¥ DEO IEE SEES ope eRe io 2 Luncheons, § Card Parties : and Receptions © — Are eqvally casy for us to arrange as regards the refreshments. We plan and furvish the entire menn— and give our personal attention to every detail. Our part of the en- tertainment is always a success, C7 Delicious Creams and Tees— made of strictly PURE MATERIALS. << Woodbury, 269% & SUCCESSOR Tv T. JARVIS. BESS ocli-t,th,s-28 ? RERTAAL AAT RAR AIL TS MAAS ONLY $1.25 FOR 24 BOTTLES. The reason why our fa- mous dark beer is so benefi- cial to pale, weak people is because “Culmbacher”’ Beer Contains an abundance of wholesome nourishment to build up and strengthen their frail systems. It’s just the tonic they need. 62724 bottles, sent in unlettered wagons, $1.25. Write or ‘phone. «Washington Brewery Co.: A 4th & F Sts. N.E. Phone 2154. ; elie cues 3 woeveoveereceoee If you have aching mis: teeth OO: VAACAAAAA. sf > seoove . . And they prove after an examination—that saving them is impossible — th will be done in a way so paloless a: marveious! Na sle€)-producing drugs, no heart-aftecting )pr u-creating anaesthet- jes, bo anyt bat*a magical-like prepara- tion applied with ro more trouble than you'd stroke your chin. Ont in a jiffy and no pain guaranteed. ‘:Odontunder Dentai Ass’n Oooo reves erereeoeeere . . ° . . . . . . . . r $F Street, No. “1225,” Over Everet : SAU eiesleaisisieiae ais naelaeiains New canned goods. TOMATOES, CORN, PEAS. BEANS, ETC. Extra choice Vegetables. Presh from the cannery. — Carefully selected—packed~and shippe + (CF Lay in your fall supply while + are complete und prices so reasonas W. B. Hoover, 1417 N. Y. Ave. Fine Groceries, Wines. ete. ocl1-t,th,s-14 DO YOU WANT Woop? I will sell cheaper ther anybody. Hickcry, Oak and Pine, sawed any jength, for stove or fire- place: delivered. A: oc6-im* Cc. L. CAMPBELL, 1239 F p.w. stocks” | Woodward **. Lothrop, toth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. For October Weddings. We direct attention to our splendid facilities for the proper execution of Wedding Stationery, And are prepared to engrave, in correct and most artistic forms, Wedding Invitations and Announcements. Personal Monograms and Address Dies sunk on steel and embellished upon the newest and most fashion- able paper. We also direct attention to our collection of novelties for Wedding Gifts, Which constitutes the most attractive and beautiful assortment of articles for presentation purposes we have ever shown, and includes many ele- gant, unique and artistic specimens personally selected. in Paris, Vienna and Berlin, and which cannot be duplicated. Especial care has been given to the selection of choice articles to be sold at popular prices. in part are the following: Included Royal Dux Figures, Dresden Ornaments, Vienna Vases, Dresden Card Receivers, Decorated China Clocks, French Gilt ard Onyx Clocks, French Gilt Candelabra, Fans, Opera Glasses, Feney Purses, Fancy Card Cases, broidered Picture Frames, Renaissance Lace Tea painted Pin Shell Hair Forks, Lettuce Forks, Trays, Rose Bowls, Ornaments, Sterling Silver cases, Hair Brushes, Quadruple-plated Silver Candelabra, Ss: Cut Glass Bowls, Carafes, Olive Dish Cracker Jars, Chocolate Pots, Wedgewood Pitchers, Candlesticks, Berry 1 Dishes, Bread Trays, Tea Sets, Baking Dishes, Soup Tureens, Water Pitchers, Ice Tuos, ‘Tamblers, Water Sets, Glass Lemonade Sets, French Chinn Salad Dishes, Ice Cream Sets, 5 Fish Sets, Dinner Sets, Game Sets, Tea Sets, Toilet Sets, Berry Sets, anese Vases, Japanese Pench Bowls, Onyx Lamps, Decorated Porcelain Lamps, B. & H. Frenca Gilt Hand-cmbrotdered Ornaments, Empire Centerpieces, Hand-em- Cloths, Centerpieces and Hand- Jeweled Belts, Jeweled Hat Pins, Real Spoons, Cucumber Spoons, Salad Forks, Meat Cream Ladies, Gravy Ladies, Soup Ladies, Bon Bon Spoons, Frait Knives in Vases, Lemonade Pitchers, Fern Dishvs, Plateau Table Mirrors, Glass Se Celery Trays, Chocolate Japanese Salad Bowls, Reading and Table Lamps, Paclor and Ranquet Brass end Lamps, Nickel, Brass and Copper 5-O'clock Tea Kettles, Ctafing Dishes, etc., ete. We attend carefully to the proper boxing and wrapping and prompt delivery,.and also see that each item is accompanied by the donor's card if so desired. Dress Goods For Street Costumes. Cheviots and Camel’s Hair, in solid colors and two-toned effects of the rougher sorts for street cos- tumes, are to be very popular for hoth fall and winter. Below we give a partial list of the great variety of yvles and qualities we are showing in these weaves: ALL-WOOL CHEVIOTS, wide and narrow twills, beth rough and smooth surface. __ 75¢.a yard. 7 to 5 Inches wide ALL-WOOL CAMEL'S HAIR CHEVIOT, brown, twe new blues, green, cardinal and garne 47 inches wide. $1.00 a yard. ALL-WOOL | TWO-TONED HAIR CHEVIOT, in blue, brown and green effects. $1.00 yard. I SURFACE. 50 Inches wie... $1.25 a yard. ALL-WOOL 'TWO-TONED DIAGONAL, CAM- ELS HAIR. with a very rongh surface, | A very stylish fabric and sufficiently heavy for a tailor- made gown. ALL-WOOL DIAGONAL ROU! _ $1.50 yard. 'S HAIR, heavy welght, 48 inches os wide. S1.soa yard. PLAID. WITH \ CLOTH SURFACE, Stylish for skirts or suits. 49 inches wide $1.50 yard. LUPIN'S CHEVIOT—We have a large collection nvfactnred by this celebrated F maker. $1.25 to $2.50 a yard. or the more dressy gowns we are howing a wide range of Smooth Satin-finish Fabrics, such as HENRIETTAS, in all tha new colorings. 45 inches wi 65c. to $1.00 a yard. DRAP DF in a charming line of new and beautifnl colorings. 45 inehea wide... SU-25 and $1.50 yard. ALL-WO00L MELROSE. 47 inches wide $1.25 a yard. ALL-WOOL DRAP DE PARIS. $1.00 to $1.75 a yard. 45 inches wide. ARMURE TW 45 inches wide. WHIPCORD SUITIY weight, soft finish. REDS. $1.25 to $2.00a yard. S, In woven colors, heavy .00 a yard. 45 inches wide... $2.00 y BROADCLOTHS, in all the staple anda few new odd style shadings. $1.25 to $3.00 yard. 50 inches wide Lining Department. We keep only the best makes and most reliable qualities—carefully avoiding the inferior grades—and our prices are the lowest for similar qualities. Hair Cloth. In French and herringbone effect, best quality, k ready for use. French, in black and gray. 16 inches wide. Per yard 20 inches wide. Per yard. 24 inches wide. Per yard Herringbone, in black and 16 inches wide. Per yard. 29 inches wide. Per yard 24 inches wide. Per yard Muminated Silk Serge, for lining capes, ete. inches wide. Per yard. Mercerised Moreen, f¢ skirts, ‘In brilliant ealor- Te. $1.00 for skirts. Per yar ‘The new lining adapted alike for the lining of a heavy dress or a light evening gown. — Stronger then’ silk and ligh! looks Hike silk ard wears hitter. Made in a larze variety of shades; 26 fnehes wide. Per yard + Be. Nubian Fast Black Linings. Nubian Linings, ef any kind, for waist or skirt, Perculine, Silesia, Sateen, ete, are positively an- changeable and superi S in ARE Demanded for finest costumes. yet inexpensive. Nubian Fast Black Silesia. Per yard.10c. to 25c. Nubian Fast Black Percaline. Per yd.10e. to ape. Fast Black Sateen. Per yard. 5c. to 60c. Nubian Past Black Nearsili.. Per yard... -25e. First floor. ae Flannelette Undergarments. We have ready for immediate wear a large assortment of Flannel- stte or Outing Flannel Room Gowns, Dressing Sacques and Petti- coats. They are heavier than mus- lin and yet not heavy enough to be burdensome. A number of very pretty effects in stripes and checks. Women’s Outing Flannel Short Skirts, in neat cn bottom, Fretich 30c. » “Bash. anaes. Wemen's Outing Flannel Gowns, Hubbard style, furn-down cellar, deep cuffs, "pearl but coc tens, a varlety of pattens. Each. .. - Wemen's Outing Flannel Gowns, Hubbard style, five-point “tay down colla. nianed “with feat ‘braid, Dnttons, a variety of cole OF? ait nied bach. 75C- Women’s Outing Flannel. Dressing Sacques, In neat cheeks, waist and tight back. loose front. ribbon at neck, pinked all around. $1.50 Mourning Millinery Is a specialty with us this season. We are showing elegant models from Paris and very handsome spe- cimens from our own work rooms. Hats, Toques and Bonnets in pleas- ing combinations of rich uncut vel- vets, crepes and silks. In Colored Millinery We show new and beautiful ideas daily. Paris elegancies and exquisite bits of our own conception. Special attention is called to a large assort- ment of Black Silk Velvet Hats, Which we are now showing in all the newest shapes. Also a vast va- riety of Fancy Wings and Quills in all the fashionable colors. Second floor. Infants’ Department Is just now more than usually com- plete and attractive with useful necessaries and luxurious toilet ac- cessories for infants and little chil- dren, and offers for tomorrow two lots of Infants’ Long Slips, Representing the best intrinsic val- ues obtainable at the prices. 4 styles of Cambrie and Nainsook tons Slipe— Box plait down the front. Gathered full at the neck and trimmed with Insertion. Reand yoke finixbed with rue of embroi. Ty. Hubbard style, yoke of tucks and insertica, embroidecy on neck and sleeves, 39¢. each. 5 styles of Nainsook Long Slips. at the neck, with gend of Insertion and ruttie of embrofdery on neck and sleeves. ‘Three plaits ond feather stitebing town the sront: collar and cuffs trimn.ed with em>miderr Hubbard style. yoke Gathered full of tucks and insertion. enbroidery on eck and | sleeves. Round yoke «f ingertiv ruffle of embroidery, embroidery and sleeves. Double-pointed yoke of insertion with five rows of shirring between, embroidery on neck and sleeves. 75¢. each. finished on neck with Second floor. Art Furniture Our vast assortment of Art Fur- niture, principally one-of-a-kind pieces, presents a rare opportunity lor the selection of October Wedding Gifts. Purchasing these goods in great quantities, direct from the best furniture manufacturers of Grand Rapids, Michigan, enables us to quote lower prices than otherwise possible, and the lowest, probably, ever quoted for goods of like char- acter. For tomorrow, the following ex- cellent values: Tables. Solid Mahogany Veneered Tables, Clover leaf design, with lower shetf, carved legs, forished with high piano ‘Anish, $4.50. Value $7.00. Solid Oak Tables, rich golden oak finish, exact shape as the above. $3.95 each. Ladies’ Writing Desks. Special attention is called to onr Mine of Ladies’ Writing Desks, comprising all the latest shapes and Kewest woods. $3.50 to $25.00 each. Chairs. Our line of high grade Chairs and Rockers is un- curpasid in richvess and yariety, and contains j Cesigms especially suitable for WedJing Presents. Many eacellent values atv shown. $1.75 to $20.00 each. Morris Chairs. This line is complete in every respect. Made by the best manufactarers in this country, ind by buying direct we give you the best values obtain- able. Every chair is guaranteed solid oak or imi- tation mahogany; cushions are all double amd packed with genuine straight gost hair; complete with castors, heavy brass rod, etc. $3.50 to $17.00 each. Fourth oor. Woodward & Lothrop. {i {F The public ts invited t i call and iuapect our plant Beating A Carpet Takes out only part of | ——— the dirt—and often tears | the fabric. Our dry- air proce: removes every particle of dust and grit — destroys moths — without the | slightest injury to fab- Tics or colors. || We Upholster Furniture |) ——— —fecover Furniture— ||| and REMAKE MAT- || || ——— TRESSES s0 theyll be good as new. Finest i work. Wagons call. || ———- Drop postal or ‘phone —--- 425. | Stumph Bedding Co., 7th and K Streets. SMOOT, COFFER & McCALLEY Formerly with the ate Seaton De 1216 F St. HIGH-CLASS | specialty house—just such a store as the fine trade of Wash- ington needs. We save you those tiresome trips to New York in search of the exclusive novelties. Come look, whether you have any idea of buying or not! Nets are the rage! High enough to remain so, too! You may not count them high: h Black Main and Crackle rd up. 43-inch Block ¢ fignred, dotted per yard. Exquisite Plack Embroidered and Braided Ropes, $59 tu $60 per robe 8-4 Black Brussels Net, $1 to $2 per yard. Lovely new colors and tints in 19-inch All-silk Taffetas for dress foundations, skirts, waists, &c., at 75c. per yd. Had quite a run on Jackets, Capes, Waists, etc., the past few days. More “novelties” arriy- ing daily. Ladies’ Silk Petticoats, $5 to $28 each. Black Beaver Moth Jackets, with a agg corners, Mned throughout. More Golf Capes tomorrow! Black Dri Goods—espe- cially the deep mourning fab- rics—are a feature of our stock. . Be. antilly Lace Net, in novel nd striped effects, $1 to the and Priestley, Lubins and others contribute. 44-inch Black and Nasy Storm Serge, Svc, per yard Black Crepons and Silk Poplins, in new effects, $1 to $4.50 yard One price, plain figures, money returned, etc. R & McCALLEY te Seaton Perry, SMOOT, rer FF 300 11h, loaves to the HAT praises worthy Good cooks housewives praise to CREAMS BLEND * FLOUR every one must be of praise. and prudent give unstinted etetegetegetetnteonenoieononocetetetete toledo epg MA ASAAS ASD Because it deserves all their praise. You'll be an ad- mirer of “Cream Blend” after you’ve once tried it. You can't help but be pleased with the splendid Bread, Rolls, Cake and Pastry it produces, CF INSIST that only * m Ble yeur grocer send you * Flour. 4, +B.B.Earnshaw & Bro., $ Wholesalers, 1451205 428, 11th at. Send Us The Furs * that need repairing, altering or remodeling All such work is safely intrusted to do. This work is done bere—by our own hands—under our personal supervision. 0) charges for finest work are very reasonatle, 67 Our display of Pars embraces a best of new, rich, elegant garments Saks Fur Co., 2%." Only exclusively fuc store in D. C. ocll-t. 20 DOO23N- 900900 COOK'S BALM OF LIFE, 40c. us wo ee veeee ee ee eee ee enews d “S. & S.” Corn Cure Never Fails To Remove The Corn. It takes cut both bard and soft corns without the leest bit of pain. Quickly, too. ONLY Ie c7''S. & 8." RHEUMATIC REM- EDY cures all forms of Rheumatiau. A pxtive and 9 cure. Onl; Bic. bottle. — 4 > STEVENS’ Q Reece 9th and Pa. Ave. Y ocl-3m,28 o0CcoOoSSO off D> YO IYO OOHOOS dom ws Ingrains, 59c, 5-cent All-wool Ingrain Carpets—new patterns—spectal at 59c. You'll do well to look to us for carpets. The Houghton Co., 1214 F. oc11-204 PAOD PRADA SS ee “MINE PULLS Por = i ALL DRUGGISTS. seltiwdth-tf 53