Evening Star Newspaper, November 7, 1898, Page 6

= THE EVENING STAR, THE EVENING ST WASHINGTON. jovember 7, ISDS. AR, - Editor. THE EVENING STAR has a rez and permanent Family Circulation much more than the combined cir- tion of the other Washington dailies, As a News and Advertising Medium it has no competitor. 7 In order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be address to any Individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to What is Their Program? Those who criticise the attitude of the administration respecting the Philippines, republicans and democrats alike, should set forth particulars. It is not sufficient to say that the islands are remote and cannot readily be made to fit into the American scheme of government. It is easy to show that the inhabitants do not meas the standard of our citizenship. There dispute over the fact that the Philip- pines were not in the original American calculation. It is true that the Is Lu would serve the American purpose with regard to a naval and com- mercial base of operations in that quarter of the globe. The opponents of annexation cannot af- ford to confine th to these points ‘They must help s question. Sim- ply to raise a warning finger and say to the administration that it should not do this thing because it possesses the elements of danger and difficulty is not a proper dis- charge of their duty. What is the thing that they would have done? The United States is practically in control of the Phil- ines. It must take something, or all, or go wholly. What does Mr. Hoar ad- ? What does Mr. Gorman advise? An ounce of practical, positive suggestions at this time is worth a pound of negative warning The President and his advisers, known, ¢ up to is n alone It is well reached. yassed the subject in Its in all of its bear- Ings nila campaign was no biunde ing of the fleet there ‘was not only a wise, but a most neces- Bury. thing to do. And, after Dewey's tri- umph. what other se ble or self-respect- Ing course was open but the one that was taken o that the adm Itself master of the P! termine their future. The islands must re- main un American control, be parceled out ameng the great powers, or returned to Spain. The President has decided that the best interests of this country, as well us best interests of the islands them- be pe pelago. What and of the world at large, call for nent American control of the archi- do his American opponents pr pose? Permanent control, or abandonment? Dewey's fieet to return, or to stay? They sl speak up fully clearly. The at- t and the language simply of warn- ® are not mstructive in this matter. ——__ «= ——____ The gas explosion at the ¢ d to a thorough overhauling of the sub- f that gre that one of the police officers trong smell of gas in the corri- few moments before the blast of flame tore the walls and flo But he did not pay any ial attention two this matter for it has been common experience gas in the Capitol for a 1ong time. ecords show there have been two sions of g: in the building, one For a tong tim: ood that the gas s in many places d, and attention has beer ¥ called in print to this fact and to act that in some places t unir of a ations the b electricity ation nition of accum ant. Grad park the of hy nder- t up to date structure a cur | of the republic, and even though those of the earlier times may not again be called into question or use, it is merely the course of sane preczution to take every step to insure their integrity. It is a question whether these particular records, intimately connected with the court, would ever be removed from the building containing the tribunal. Yet their canger yesterday serves well as an illus- tration of the reckiess manner in which the government has permitted its priceless archives to be exposed-to damage and de- struction. There are many tons of such papers and books which could well be di- vorced from the working quarters and stored safely in some convenient place, of easy access and specially built to resist fire and other destructive eiements. Some effort has already been directed toward a separation of the mass of government doc- uments and files into the two broad divi- sions permitting such an arrangement. It has been found that a certain number of tons, requiring a certain number of cubic feet could readily be taken from their present unsafe quarters and stored togeth- er in a general repository. This removal would give room for clerks in the buildings now cluttered by the old files which are practically out of use. In most of the departments the cry for additional work- ing space is constantly raised, and it has been estimated that if these uncurrent files were removed the majority of the bureaus would be supplied with sufficient space to provide for the present and for the future as far ahead as ten years in some nees. As a rule, these precious files are stored in exposed places, where fire would cause total destructicn. They are not protected from the flames or water, and in the event of a general conflagration in almost any of the department buildings it would be next to impossible to save any material fraction of the documents which, in all caution, ought to be preserved forever. If this Cap- itol fire should result in a realization by Congress of the danger in which the his- torical records of the nation have been placed by its neglect and indifference the people will have reason to feel grateful for the mysterious chance which caused yes- terday’s explosion. ——- + «= —___ The Future of Cuba. It is predicted in some quarters that the United States will repeat with respect to Cuba England's history with respect to Egypt That is to say, once in control it will continue in control. The situation will demand that the stronger power remain, In the interests of the country itself. The United States will keep its promise made to Cuba. The people of the island will have opportunity in good season to de- cide as to their future. All that the United States desires is that a good and stable government shall exist there. It must in- sist upon that, because it is responsible to the world for the bringing about of such a condition. It has turned Spain out to make way for that. If the Cubans can adjust their differences and demonstrate their ca- pacity for the work, the United States will rejoice. If they should decide, however, that the United States can do more for them than they may reasonably hope to do for themselves, and should ask for annexa- tion, the probabilities are that annexation will take place. England in Egypt has been a very great blessing to that country. The New York fribune in an e.torial the other day gave some instructive figures on this score. English control has existed for sixteen years, and in that time the population has increased from six to ten millions. The land has yieided more than ever before. Grain, fruits and cotton have been pro- duced in greatly increased quantities. Pub- lic works of the first importance have gone forward. There are more miles of railroad in Egypt to-day than in Spain, or Portu- gal, or Austria-Hungary. When the Eng- lish came in, as the Tribune points out, “there was scarcely a mile of good wagon road in all the land, and travel and trans- portation had to be afoot, or on muleback or camelback. In the last six years more than a thousand miles of fine roads have n built, and the work is proceeding a is a remarkable performance even gland, the most successful of ail is one o: the oldest of ivity there goes back to the The land has been under sute for thousands of years. The natives been under the harrow so long that When the glish arrived was o>wn to them. That part of the worla has been out of touch with civilization for coloniz ountrie inning. ad ress Cuba is a new country. Its rich soii is S ‘mi iu) | “aes: And yet, under E touch Gua 5 lons of the bu ction, it is made to renew its life and ing d to remain the spond with something -.ae vigor to these Brohal tions in which they } t calls upon for t Watch The Star's Screens. accommodate its SA AE A cD A NS a NS a red by the crops it has produced. its forests © almost untouched. Its min- are undeveloped. Its people, so long the sport and prey of Spain, are ambitious, though backward. It is situated directly on the line of the greatest modern uvity. What m eral resource i eaders tomorrow night as heretofore , not American enter- . f possihis ciseticn bullae: C2 hope to effect there! What changes 1 the W ceounaes are certain to follow even a brief American and has to the dF com- aud st forth the loss of any ur and most re news of the 1 Two large screens and tw s ms will em sd, doubtless sting the s ra y of the large urea fron The Every precaution has been o: ed tw ensure tion of time iu om of the 4in or shine therefore will flash the tidings bi Wa: ton t rrow night, g the play until all doubts as to end of the voting have been r Capitel would led to some revate see = il of Kecords. at Now fora evening's fire the Capitel i tely be found to have wrought n damage It the object lessons has taugt be learned by rhe most i tant of these is government siiuulu erect with- further delay a hall of recerds for the % of the nts such the s great volume of prec- eS those stored in the reme Court quarters usly and menaced by the flames and Water last night. For many years this heed has been pointed out with ste dfast Insistence and efforts u ure the p: ion of proper 2 to ment some caus permitted to ney among costly proje til driven by ab- on. The govern- a d bureaus are choked ow with documents and records which are aot in current use, but which should be efully preserved from damage or de- notwithstar ding the fact that pies may exist, In even fairer form than the original. The records endangered by the fire yesterday are described as beyond replacement, ineluding originals of deci jens rendered by the court in early days. In no other department or branch of the government are the files so precious. The court records affect the very fundaments general ators being to ssion to «cessity to nt departments ai and contre th themselves om a hearty and unreserved co-operation With those who have driven Spain out and ure com ney ot What may not the island promise as their friends and benefacto Cuba's future is rosy in any event. The blight of Spanish domination is ended, and whether the island sets up fon itself, or snuggles permanently under the stars and is assured. nu Statements. Tomorrow's elections are of direct inter- est to the citizens ¢f Washington bece of the effect they will have upor the com- plexion of the Fifty-sixth Congress. The Congress campaigns have borne directiy Lpon the two dominant questions of the Lour, that of the currency and that of the relations of the United States with Spain. lience the unusual importance of this “off- year” balloting. Elsewhere in todays issue The Star presents a careful summary of the congressional situation in each of the states, naming the candidates and sum- marizi:g, wherever possible, the compara- tive chances of success of the two great parties. These lists will be found of ex- ceptional interest and importance, espe- cially in computing the prospects of con- tinued republican cortro! of the House or the accession of the democrats to power in that branch of the Congress. The effort has been to make these statements as suc- cinet and pointed as possible, and as they are derived from reliable sources and do not intentionally reflect any partisan views it is apparent that they will be of value to the reader. Tonicrrow evening, when the returns are received, these memoranda of the Congress fights may be found to guide the way to an early understanding of the net result. ee ge mn North polls open after 6 o'clock, so that the gen- tlemen will not have any difficulties about exchanging their red shirt costumes for evening clothes. ao See A large number of New York voters ae in the puzzling position of being for Col. Rooseveit as against Croker and for Judge Van Wyck as against Platt. —_—_~eo ‘The Loss of the Maria Teresn. Probably few people think of the money loss in connection with the sinking of the cruiser Maria Teresa. But the sentiment which prompted the effort to save this and ether ships of the Cervera squadron is serely shocked by the news that tle ves- sel which had been safely raised and had been started for her new home has gone to the bottem, doubtless with no chance of re- covery. It seems likely that the ship was in worse condition as a result of the de- vastating fire of July 3 than was suspeeted even by the experts who examined her so carefully from stem to stern. The plates had been subjected to an intense heat and had warped somewhat. In going back to their position, under the treatment of the wrecking crews, they presented a fair ap- Pearance, but developed leaks at unsus- pected places when the ship was subjected at sea to a severe strain in a storm. No blame appears to attach to any offlcer con- nected with the enterprise of raising and sending away the cruiser. Better results might perhaps have been secured had she been kept at Guantanamo until the stormy season had passed, but even then she might have encountered a suffictently heavy sea to start the weak seams. There is no ccnsolation in the assumption that the wreck of the ship shows that she would probably have been worthless even after treatment at Norfolk. She cowld probably have been put in the finest of shape there, ard it will not allay the disappointment to take the “sour grapes’ attitude. There way a certain sense of pride in rescuing this fine cruiser from the wreck off the Santiago shore. It does not pay, on the other hand, to bewail the fact of the Teresa’s loss. Rather should there be a feeling of grati- tude that her sinking cost no lives. Ohio's struggle to keep up the fnterest by emphasizing the uncertainties of an off year seems rather insignificant compared to the warlike preparations of New York and North Carolina. After all thai the Capitol walls have withstood in the way of interior pressure, it seems strange that they should have yield- ed to a comparatively little thing like a gas meter. ——___ += —____ There is pleasure in realizing that no matter who is elected, the occasion will be celebrated by a large number of people as a distinct victory for progress and the right. —____ + «= —____ Col. Bryan can rest assured that notwith- standing his temporary absence from poli- tics his anti-expansion ideas will be ably advocated in a strictly non-partisan spirit. + + = The Maria Teresa’s performance Indicates that it is very hard for a Spanish ship to get over its old habits. a s For the present Mr. Hooley will confine himself to promoting a very novel brand of discord. ——__ + +e —_ There will be a number of threatened libel suits dropped after next Tuesday. = ee SHOOTING STARS. Gathering Infromation. “And these places where you vote,” said the gentleman from Europe, “you call them the polis.” be answered the North Carolina citi- zen, “we call ‘em that. But the warmth around here makes 'em seem a good deal more like equators."” The Hatter. “They say I'm mad. It isn’t so. Im gay through thick and thin. Whichever way elections go im always sure to win.” Incidental Requirements. “Do you think that a peace proposal can be brought to success?” inquired the Rus- sian diplomat “It can.” answered the English states- man, “provided you are prepared to back it up with guns and ammunition enough.” “Dah is sech a thing,” said Uncle Eben, “as too much fo'sight. Some folks gits ter figgerin’ so hahd on whut might happen year aftuh nex’ dat dey lets de fire go out and catches dah def o’ cold right whah dey sits.” An Insinuati. Resented. “Did I understand you to say there was a possibility of our using irregular methods in that county?" inquired Senator Sorghum may have said something of the kind,” wered the voter. “Well, it’s downright libel. to understand, sir, that we're so sure of that county that we don’t have to use ir- regular methods.” I'd have you An Occasional perience. He comes, the statistician with the calm ad lofty brow. er what his party is, you can’t dis- turb him now. With figures at his fingers’ ends—or on his cuffs, at least— He shows how his advantage, always cer- tain, has increased. The light which in his eye is kindled by ex- pectant glee is faithfully reflected by each watchful de- ughty as a baron and as happy as a king, As serenely he refers you to a dead sure thing. But when election's over, and its blare, “Twas ever thus from childhood’s hour,” he says with pathos rare When you address the man who once strode gaily ‘round the place. He saunters down the high’ reluctant pace; And his glance is long and mournful as he stops to take a look At the bets which he recorded in his memo- randum book. It’s a serious occasion; not a time to jest or sing He’s invited to the funeratof a dead sure thing. with its rattle ay with a sad, —_—___ — +02 A Sound Money Democratic View. From the Brooklyn Eagle. Remains the financial issue. It turns on andard or on free silver, or bi as its friends call it. That is a national ue. It is the national issue. It involves the integrity of money, the mair- te nee of credit, the preservation of honor, the development of prosperity, the vitality of capital, the lowering of interest, the spread of employment, the assurance of en- terprise and the continuance of confidence, as well as the moral and commercial artic- viation of the United States with what makes for civilization, for progress, for morality and for the general welfare around the world. A step backward to free silver would involve a further step to unlimited issues of irredeernable currency, That would be to go back to the cemetery in which, as twin relics of barbarism, slavery and Mormonism are buried in unhonored graves. : The honest money congressional candi- dates should alone be supported by honest money votes, no matter what political union or wkat political breakage that may involve. Duty will never need to apologize for its consequences in either world. Beyeridge’s, 1215 F St. | 75% Off Odd pieces in WhiteChina. On our first floor will be found a large variety of odd pieces in White China, which we will close out at 25c. on the dollar. In the lot are many choice pieces suitable’ for decorating. These prices will give an idea of the great reductions. «Mant¥more batgains equally | tempting await your inspec- tion. $3 Openwork Feit Dishes. 75¢- $2 Openwork Fruit Dises........ 63¢: $4 French China Meat Dishes..... $I $2.90 French China Meat Dishes... 73C- $3 Chocolate Pots 75¢- $2 Oracker Jars Soc. $1.30 Cracker Jars.......... cuogso. Ki 25e. Olive Dish 7c if $1.50 Bonbon Box... 38c. $1.25 Bonbon Box se 32e. ce. Picture Frames..........006. 17C- 25c. Pin Trays......... $3 Dinner Plates—per doz.....-.-- $4.50 Dinner Plates—per doz. $6 Bread and Butter doz. $5.75 Dessert PI yer doz... $7.50 Dessert Plate; per doz......... $1.65 CHINA CLOC $2.00 CHINA CLOCKS... $2.50 CHINA CLOCKS. ...+0-4+00 $2.75 CHINA CLOCK: $5.50 CHINA CLOCKS $8.00 CHINA CLOCKS. $15.00 CHINA CLOCKS. D. “A. D. Coffees’—were $2.75 doz... D. Coffees’'--were $5.40 doz... D. Coffees'’—were $4.00 doz... D. . Coffees" —were $6.25 doz... fa w. Beveridge, ‘POTTERY, PORCELAIN. GLASS, FTC., 1215 F St:& 1214 G St. Dulin & Martin, Managers. It = Smoot, Coffer & McCalley, 1216 I Street. “NEWS” From the New Store. ERE you have the satisfaction of knowing everything to be of a reliable quality and sold as low as such reliable qualities can possibly be sold. Money returned it you're not satisfied. Today thoughts turn to warmth- giving Coats, Wraps, Skirts, Un- derwear, etc. We are fortunately ex- ceptionally well prepared to meet your wants in this direction. COATS, SUIT: WAISTS, SKIRTS, ETC. Have had a Jig ‘run on these Excellent Jacket Suits at $12. The new shipment just prepared us for demand. — Black, navy, seal and a ve varlety of mixtures. Equal to any $15 suits, nnd omy. : eee De Handsomely Tucked id Corded Velveteen Waists at $5. More Fancy Striped Silk Waists and Plain Black Satin and Taffeta Silk Wuists at $5. Superb Evening Waists, ade after the extravagant Paris ideas. From $10 to olf Capes, both high and sober More of the ¢ colorings, 38.50. at all seams, for Blac Sateen Skirts, Hla flounce, which we nO IeeS UNDERWEAR. Let this one item stand for the big stock: Women's Jersey Ribbed Vests and Pants, 25e. each. BLACK GOODS. Only reliable “blacks” sold. From Priestley, Lupin and others of equal reputation. 44-inch Fine Storm Serge, black and navy blue, extra ie. Only S0c. per yard. 50-inch Black and Navy Blue Venetian Cloth, $1 per yard, ,, Smoot, Coffer & licCalley, 1216, F Street. see The Comic German Press. From the New York Times. Few disclosures concerning current events are mere comic than the comments of the reptilian German press upon our conduct of the negotiations at Paris. How base, how greedy, how barbarous, they say, is » conduct of the Yankees in demanding islands which we may want for ourselves. As It Should Be. From the New York Herald. The German government has ordered an investigation into the reported ocean racing between the Teutonic and the Kaiser Fried- rich, and this is as {t should be. Too many lives rk jeopardized in ocean races between big lirers to permit them to pass by un- noticed. -— + ‘he Powers Agreed. From the Béltimore American. ‘The powe-s are now practically agreed on diszrmament. ‘The only detail to be settied is, who is to be disarmed. New Goods Are Now Ready. Our stéck of NEW CEREALS of all kinds has arrived. Also NEW DRIED FRUITS— Raisins, Currants, Citron, ete.—as weil as FRESH CANNED GOODS of ‘all kinds—ia fact, we have all the new goods—and others are ‘coming in most every day. (rif you want THE BEST Groceries, ete., at lowest prices—you'll find this store —— he juarters. 5 Cor. 18 5. Wheelér,<; FINE GROCERIES, WINES, ETC. "PHONE 437. noT-m,w,f,tf,20 $1% ocls-im?-s Your birthstone inn ‘Solid Gold Ri Sol Bing, Ladies’ Solid Gold bapa” x camasca A. KAN, 935 F at. now. $9| MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1898-16 PAGES. Woodward *". Lothrop Invite attention to their selections and importations in desirable mer- chandise for the present season, comprising in part Paris and London Millinery, Silks, Velvets, High-class Dress Goods, Ready-to-wear Outer Garments for women, girls and boys, Hand-made Paris Lingerie, Corsets, Infants’ Outfittings, Hosiery, Laces, Ribbons, Embroideries, Linens, Up- holstery. Goods, Books, Stationery, Card Engraving; also Paris, Vienna and Berlin Novelties in Leather and Fancy Goods, Sterling Silver Ar- ticles, Lamps, Clocks, Bronzes, Italian Marble Statuary, Dainty China, Rich Cut Glass, etc., for Wedding, Anniversary and Holiday Gifts. Extraordinary Sale of Ladies’ Silk Waists. We Shall Place on Sale Tomorrow, Tuesday, a Lot of About 300 Handsome Silk Waists, Purchased from a manufacturer who was desirous to dispose of his stock prior to changing the location of his factory. These Waists are per- fectly fresh, new and crisp goods and are especially conspicious for va- riety and comprise the very latest and most desirable styles and effects brought out for the present season. Plain and changeable Taffetas, Rich Plaids, Evening Tints, etc., forming altogether a very choice and beautiful collection of high-grade Waists that will appeal to the most particular folks. We have divided them into two lots and marked them as follows: $7.50 each. $4.65 each. Regularlye19 00t0$12.50 Regularl Worth: $7.50 to $10.00 | Worth. These will be displayed on center tables, third floor. Extraordinary Sale of Books. We have fortunately secured a very choice lot of new and perfect Books from the following sources: The great fall parcel sale of Bangs & Co., 5th ave., New York, Oc- tober 25th and 26th. The bankrupt stock of Stone & Kimball, one of the leading book- makers of America. The closing out sale of stock of A. D. F. Randolph, the best known publisher of Religious Books in this countr: The entire lot, aggregating 5,000 volumes, has been grouped to- gether on center tables according to prices, in order to facilitate your Luying, and marked 10, 15, 25, 50, 75c. and $1.00. Which prices, in many instances, are Less Than Half Regular Prices. The collection embraces History, Religion, Poetry, Fiction, Essays, Children’s Books, Fairy Tales, Works of Art, Science, Reference, Travel, Biography, Adventure, Books for Sunday School, Home Reading: FOOT OCOO oer the Core. We've made ® generous cut on a few Gestrable floor coverings. These are the trade winners for Monday: Our usual T5c. all-wool aia pet carpets, in splen- 59c. ee So > Gamo 3 cn FT | ; Ought to sell for double this. The Houghton Co., 1214 F St. @ 205-404 ¢ Lansburgh & Bro. Cut to An absurd price on 42) i Specials in Flannels. _ 25 pieces fine quality Light Out- ing Flannels, stripes and figures, Persian effects and soft as wool, 27 inches wide. Usual price, 12}c. Special, 8c. yard. I piece Light Pink French Flan- nel. soc. grade. Special, 35c. yard. _ 84-inch All-wool Shrunken Skirt Flannel, black and brown stripe $1.50 quality. Special price, $1 yard. 2 pieces extra fine grade Embroid ered Flannel, light pink and blue, embroidered with silk of same shades, full 36 inches wide. Regu- lar $1.50 quality. Special, $1.19 yard. Remnants of all kinds of Flannel at greatly reduced prices. White Goods Specials. 12 yards 36-inch English Long Cloth. Regular $1.25 grade. Special, 98c. piece. 36-inch wide Berkeley Cambric. 25c¢. quality. Special, 18c. yard. good books in every sense of the word. At 10c.—rne following and many | At 50¢.—The following and many others: others: Old Curiosity Shop—by Dickens; History of zs Early Reme—by Wm. Shue: Li of Re B. Mistress Branigan—by Jules Ve Midsummer Jeter—by Rev. W. E. Hateber: ‘The Early Han: | Night's Dream, iliustrated—by ewka; Down crevane. ay. pores Te deed by the Great River—by Capt. Willard Glazier; The iremyer st nt vrexent—by The eodthii <3 4 The Pastor's Diary urd Clerical Record Ease nleaty tek ay) ere AL Wel Star and Crescent—by A. Locher; Bachelor of Salomanca—by Le Sage Travels With x Doukey by Stevenson. At 75c.—The following and many others: Life of Jesus—by Ernest Renam; The White House Cock Book, 590 pages; Conquest of Gre- nada, 17 full-page illustrations; Midsumm Night's Dream, illustrated, by Robert A. pages, Six Years Later—by Dumas; a Ring—by Braeme; Old Horse by Hutton; The Horseman's Ward—by Rey; Gambling and Gamblers—vy Bi 7 At 15c¢.—The following and many others: Last Will and Testament—by An Isle in the Water—by ‘hilde Harold's Pilgrimege—by Byre . Lamb; Marmion—b; -by Macauley; Morning iu Pere My ya- cinthe Steries and Legends From ‘ashington Irv = = illustrated. At 25¢.—The following and many mae S t Abeta) 8 | At $1.—The following and many The Slamb: »—bs Munkittrick: ‘Tiny Lut- others: trellby E,W ) -y of Cuba—by M. Halstead; The Gol A Thousand Aids to Thought, 1,007 pages; Ballads, illustrated; Wordsworth’s Poems, choice edition. A word as to quantities. Many of these lots consist of only two to five books, and we cannot duplicate them at anything like the same price. Single copies we do not advertise, but shall have some very. choice ones on sale. Catalogues sent upon application, but must not be relied upon after a few days, as some of the titles will doubtless be all sold. Book Department—basement. Extraordinary Sale of a Manufacturer’s Samples of Pictures and Frames. One of the largest and best Picture manufacturers in this country having booked all orders possible to fill for the present season, closed out to us his entire line of samples at very specially low prices. These goods are of a strictly high character, artistic in design and execution, and consist of Photographs from life, Pastels, Etchings, Paintings, etc. A few have the frames slightly scratched or rubbed, but in the main they are bright and perfect, and comprise all the newest subjects and the lat- est effects in frames, many of which are one-of-a-kind styles and can- not possibly be duplicated. We shall place them on sale tomorrow, Tuesday, morning at One Half the Regular Retail Prices, And, in a great many instances, at the Manufacturer’s Prices to Us Under Ordinary Circumstances. This sale presents a rare Opportunity for the selection of Christmas, Wedding and Anniversary Gifts, and an examination will at once show the high character of the goods. No two pictures are just alike, and there is a choice, of course. Fourth floor. Laird, Schober & Co.’s Fine Shoes Are made throughout by hand and are the acme of shoe elegance—the best from every standpoint, and the styles are exclusive. We show all the latest styles for house, street and carriage wear, and call special atten- tion to Our Walking Boot, Lace or button, made of fine vici kid, with patent leather or tip of same, and the new “Paris” heel—the ideal walking boot. $5.00 a pair. We aiso show the the new “‘Autopedic” clath top, low heel. especially desireble $5.00 a pai Special Sale of Millinery Trimmings. Very handsome Imported Wings, Feathers, Breasts, Ospreys and Long Black Aigrettes, on sale tomorrow at special prices. 50c. to $2.50 each. Also a new assortment of Untrimmed Black Silk Velvet Hats and Bonnets In the new and most popular shapes, . $1.25 each. Also a new lot of Black Ostrich Feathers, 10 inches long, with rich, lustrous fiber—an exceptional value at 50c. each. Woodward & Lothrop. 36-inch Cambric. ride Jones’ Soft-finish 37}¢. quality. Special, 25c. yard. Remnants of White Goods at re- duced prices. Flannel and White Goods Depart ment. Ist floor, 7th st. annex. Lansburgh & Bro., 420, 422, 424, 426 7th St. ae y I ‘Only 90c. ? —— <for a FULL QUART BOTTLE of the > finest Olive Oil in the world. It's the ) we im- ., “that pert direct. from PP i titd = salads and all uses it knows ne equal % ) § —— EF Fall pint bottles only 50 ‘ got S. THOMPSON, ? PHARMACISTS, 703 15TH ST. a ena EO MYOPIA Is the name for near-sightedness. Great care is necessary in getting the proper glasses to keep the eyes from growing worse. We only give the correct kind. jster gz~ yt OPTICIANS, 1311 F Street. Only the Finest Can Enter Here. rc ses tful quality finds no plac e > see st only is good enough for us © * What comes from this market may be ) © ** counted upon to be the freshest and s °° © choicest obtainab! Yet we always °° have all the Meats, Fish, Game, Sea ) °° © Food, Vegetables and Fruits in season. 5 Cottage Market,s18 14th St. ) ) nov-m,w,f-20 See nrnaoe Ralston’s Health Club Breakfast Food —the great summer and winter food for both strong and weak stomachs. We've Just received a new lot of perfectly fresh goods, t7 We have all varieties of NEW CEREALS. Lots of delicious breakfast dishes. 1413 « Bryan, \"}.,.. FINEST GROCERIES, WINES, &c. _noT-m,w,f-28 Stalee’s Photos Are just the kind you would expect us—w our reputation—to make. The dainty poses the happy cffects—the {aultlcas style tm which photos are finished—show that only artists do the work. C7 You're sure to be pleased with the photos we make for you. W. H. Stalee, 1107 F St. polT-164 Sausage to Suit Every Fancy. You're certain to get the kind of San-