Evening Star Newspaper, April 19, 1900, Page 6

6 NING STAR. .- April 19, 1900. THE EVE WASH THURSDAY... ck +++-Editor. RY S. NOYES... THE EVENING STAR has a reguiar and permanent Family Circulation much more than the combined cir- culation ef the other Washington dallies. As a News and Advertising Medium it has no competitor. [7 lm order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR should not be addressed to any individual connected with the office, but simply to THE STAR, or to Depart- or purpone. Deplorably Bad. Evidently the conditions at Cabin John Bridge are becoming deplorably bad. Sun- day these conditions culminated in the mur- der of a young resident of Washington. ‘abin John Bridge is one of the institu- tions of the capital, and is visited by thous- ands because of its architectural beauty and the surrounding attractions of nature. ]t is not a resort attractive only to the rougher element of the population and it is extremely unfortunate that the lawlessness which has been constantly increasing there, climaxing now In murder, should be the means of turning the place over permanent- ly to that class. The place fs in a curtous position as far as the District is concerned. Jt is just across the line in Montgomery county, outside the control of our authori- ties. In its existence It every day violates the local option law of Montgomery county, which violation is punishable only by a fine, and during a year enough cases are made against the proprietors of the place to make a fair license fee. When the place Is kept wide open on Sunday, as was certainly the case at the time young Johnson was killed, there fs a violation of the Sunday law of Maryland and this is punishable by im- prixonment. A further pecullar state of af- fairs exists In the fact that on Sundays at this place, when two laws are being violat- ed, officials of Montgomery county, accord- ing to the reports, not only are well in- formed of what is going on but are present in person om the ground. The question of the violation of Maryland laws {s something that the Maryland authorities can not wink at much longer. It is a matter, however, which rests with them. So far as the Dis- trict is concerned there should be the strict- est policing of the car lines which take dis- orderly crowds to and from such places as these. The fact should be held clearly in view that Washington will not tolerate a condition of virtual anarchy at its doors, even if the derelict Maryland authorities are willing that the establishments on the borders of the state be run “wide open.” This city has persistently discouraged all sorts of disorder at places of popular re sort and, having control in large measure of the means of transportation, it can as- suredly regulate affairs sufficiently to pre- nt @ recurrence of such scandalous con- ditions as that of Sunday night. SSS Se ae The Brooklyn Jefferson Dinner. At the Jeffe m dinner in Brooklyn last nigM opponents of Mr. Bryan in the demo- cratic party gathered for a talk, and in- dulged in it. Others, unable to be pres- letters or telegrams. The result t to be disquieting to the Bryan- The deHverances Were on the lin 1 criticism of all that is, and nt for all that has ver return. of the speakers was the Mr. Willett 2 who has come into humorous as the custodian of the Van Wyck presidential boom. He takes himself, how- ever, seriously enough, and wants to see his superior to Mr. Bryan and the > platform. But as he offers nothing se to but the boom in his cus- expect returns for his tedy, labors. Another speaker was ex-Governor Camp- bell of Ohio, who, after his little fling in polities, pulled up es and moved to New York, where the “money trust’ keeps head- and where men of talent find em- rger affairs of the coun- ‘ashionable Americans when they die American pe th grip at home go to New York. One magine therefore the value and the real sincerity of such outgivi those of Mr. C whose perc or petering-out, was not above the rank of Mr. or Mr. Sulzer. writer of the evening n His epistle was in char- form, and the bosom friend and dant of E. C. Benedict and . Whitney of course spoke severe- ly of the republicans because of “their ability to attach to their fortunes the pow- erful contingent of selfish interests.” What would please him best, and in his judg- ment save both tite country and the demo- cratic party, would be for Mr. Whitney to appear at Kansas City, as he appeared at Chicago eight years ago, and with his Kittle hand satchel turn the tlde away from the false leadership toward the true. But this ts all in vain. So far are these gentlemen out of the reckoning, that Mr. Cleveland is as impossible as Judge Van Wyck. Raging against plutocracy by the daily associates and chums of plutocrats, and in the very home and headquarters of organized capital, is a performance which belittles the Intelligence of the country. ——_+ +2 ___ Russia has a scandal in its navy and Eng- land has a quarrel in tts army. Maybe these governments Will find themselves suf- fictently occupied with their individual af- fairs to preclude the possibility of meeting in war. —__e--s_____ It was not at all nice of Queen Victoria's generals to take advantage of her majesty's absence in Ireland to get saucy to one an- other. William ——_ > = Mr. Bryan is not well, but he has abund- ant time to recuperate before the Kansas City convention demands his consideration. 2 —___ Our Discreditable Martial Condition. When this great nation went to war with Spain tt was speedily and disgracefully evi- Gent that our martial condition was one of unreadiness. There were millions of men and millions of dollars and there was tre- mendous public enthusiasm; but beyond the onfines of our little regular army was wothing save disorganization and patriot- ism. In those days of hurlyburly and dis~ couragement there was much of righteous self-criticism and many were the resolu- tions to amend when there should be rea- sonable opportunity for amendment. Out of the now almost forgotten confusion came mingled prayers, and oaths and yows—all to the effect that as soon as we were out of that difficulty we never would permit ourselves to be so caught again. More than @ year and @ half have passed away since the formal appearance of peace, yet, so far a@s a better organization is concerned, we are precisely where we were two years ago. Is that fact creditable to the national Intel- Mgence of which we are so proud and of which we are so frequently boastful? This condition has been discussed by the technical experts, in the press, by debating Societies, in the clubs and in the country Groceries, but up to this time Congress has ever given the matter serious considera- tion. Congress cannot plead the absence of @ plan. Secretary Root has presented a measure which Is, in many respects, most asdmirable; a measure which, if enacted into Jaw, would add incalculably to our military ficiency, The bill provides increased ar- tillery force ao that our coast defenses may be manned; gives to the staff of the army & definite tenure of staff service and a cer- tainty of sufficient Iine service to keep the staff alive and efficient, and asks for the privilege of line pramotion by selection in one-third of the promotions made. A de- tailed discussion of the Secretary's proposi- tions should be unnecessary here, for they seem to be clearly understood by those who have any Interest. What the pubile wants is not detail, but action. There can be no question as to the necessity for an artillery force sufficfent to make our coast defenses effective, nor fs there any real difference of opinion as te the manner in which the men and the guns are to be adjusted to each other. Vast sums have been expended on fortifications, and it {s unqualifiedly absurd to withhold the comparatively smallamount necessary to make the fortifications some- thing more than mere aggregations of earth, concrete and metal. Then there cannot be y valid criticism of the secretary’s proposition to send staff officers back to their regiments occasionally in order that they may get closely into touch with the personnel and materiel of active service. Some of the officers who prefer departmental desks to duty with troops and who are now stationed at the desks will undoubtedly offer objections to any plan calculated to cause them even a slight degree of discomfort, but the public welfare is paramount and must certainly prevail. As to promotion by selection there are at least two honest opinions. The opponents of the scheme either fear or say they fear political influence. The secretary recognizes the fear and is endeavoring to dispel it by proposing the organization of boards which will take no note of partisan considerations. Mr. Root’s argument is that it is “all wrong to keep the ambitious, vigorous, efficient fellow down by a hidebound rule to the same level as the chump, the dull, idle, in- different fellow, who is just able to keep in the army and avoid being turned out on an examination. It is entirely reversing the whole principle on which the greatness and the efficiency of the American people has been built up to say that meritorious con- duct and zeal and energy an@ activity shall never be rewarded. If all the political possibilities can be elim- inated the Secretary's argument should pre- vail. The careless, inattentive man inva- riably fails in business. Why should he be declared a success in the army? Why should he be permitted to obstruct the pro- motion of better men? It is for Congress to decide as to what shall be done for the army. For its own credit’s sake and for the national welfare it should decide speedily. — + + = ____ An American Dose for “the Sick Man.” It is staied that the resentment of the United States at the manner in which the porte has treated its demands for a pay- ment of the American missionary claims has caused European diplomatic representatives to smile. It seems to be an established ex- perience for Turkey to accord just such treatment to all the powers, and that this government should proceed now to “take measures” to bring the sultan to terms is regarded as something of a joke in diplo- matic circles. Perhaps, however, the time has come to turn the joke on the sultan. The United States has just scored a no- table victory in diplomacy through the movement that ensures an “open door” of trade in China. It stepped In and accom- plished the seemingly impossible after va- rious powers had tried and failed. Why should it not do @s much !n this case and show Europe that the porte need not neces- ‘ily remain a standing reproach to the honor of nations? There ts a marked change of attitude on the part of the pow- ers toward the “shirt-sleeve diplomacy” of this It has accomplished too much that is tangible and practical of late to be scoffed at longer. It can perhaps do as much in this instance by showing Europe that there fs no call to handle the “Sick Man" forever with gloves for fear of wounding his feelings or disturbing the Eu- ropean “balance of powe He deserves no tender treatment and it would be quite in line with American traditions to Jar him into a condition of moral convalescence from which the whole civilized world would be sure to profit. ———__+ + + —___ Ex-President Cleveland sp2aks of the dangers threatening “a party of opportun!- ty with sails spread for every translent breeze of popular sentiment or excitement.” Mr. Cleveland has had plenty of time to think these matters over sinc he had the misfortune to get becalmed. —_——+ += ____ Farmers in the Adirondacks are feeding the deer as they do cattle in order to keep them altve. This prospect of shooting tam> deer will be a little harrowing to the true sportsman. ———————+ +2 ____ The Turkish government seems to have become a convert to the philosophy by which the debtor Isaves the other man to do the walking the floor. ——++-+—___ Mascagni recently dedicated an opera to himself. If it proves no more successful than some of his later works, the compli- ment is not great. ————~+e—___ There is some disposition in Kentucky to proceed on the theory that the assassination of William Goebel was a round-robin trans- action. count ++ ____ Governor Altgeld on Success. John P. Altgeld Is one of the intellectual men of the present democratic organiza- tion. He Is not popular, In the party or out of it. He is far too aggressive and outspoken to be a favorite. But he says what he means and means what he says, and withal has the courage of some very pronounced convictions. He is an advocate of the renomination of Mr. Bryan, and enjoys the confidence of the Nebraska leader. Gov. Altgeld’s views about the, present political situation therefore are worthy of attention. At Albany, New York, Monday night, Governor Altgeld, speaking to the Bimetal- lic League of that town, said: “In 1884 and 1592 we won, not by reason of anything we stocd for, but simply be- cause the republicans themselves were weary of their leaders. Had we risen to the occasion, had we possessed the progres- sive and fearless spirit of Jefferson, had we been true to the people, we would have re- mained in power for twenty-five years, and could have molded destiny for fifty years. But we stood for nothing and were soon despised. Then we turned our backs on Jefferson and went chasing after the swamp lights of Hamilton, and men arose in their disgust and spat on us. In the early spring of 1896 there was scarcely a county in the land that we could have carried. The uni- versal verdict of the democracy is that our national triumph in 1884 and 1892 was a misfortune for both the country and the party; and, my friends, I believe that a majority of the democrats of America would rather be defeated for all time than to have another triumph of that character.” Think of the time and tho place of this deliverance. The democrats hore and there are choosing delegates to the Kansas City convention. New York’s turn will soon come around. Albany is the capital of the state, and many gold democrats there and thereabouts are urging a compromise upon the party. They want to win. They want to get back into power. They have no ob- jection to Mr. Bryan on personal grounds, but insist that he should abandon his prin- ciples. To these men Governor Altgeld kas made the reply just quoted. It 1s emphatic and to the point. He wants no success on the line of the Cleveland success. That, as ne Points out, was no success at all, but a misfortune both to the party and to the country. The party, with Mr. Cleveland as its leader, maneuvered only for success. It faced im one dircction and its candi- date in another. Compromise and hugger- mugger therefore were the order of the day, and the responsibilities of power dis- THE. EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1900-16 PAGES. closed the weakness of the combination and brought everything to shipwreck. Governor Altgeld, extreme cbout so many things, is yet the conservative man about this thing. He wants no return to power except upon {ssues plainly stated and hon- estly championed by the candidate. Let the party and the candidate face the same way, and let the country be in no sort of @cubt as to what democratic success, if achieved, shall mean. And this, there is good reasons for declaring, is as much Mr. Bryan's view of the matter as Governor Altgeld's. ———__~+ + = ____ The proposition to silence the hucksters arises from the fact that some of them have grown ambitious and are trying to mak> more nolse than the street railway curves and automobile gongs. —____ += —___ Mr. Dewey is, of course, very much occu- Pied with various invitations. But he must expect to show a little personal interest in his presidential campaign. SHOOTING STARS. Motherly Trust. “That boy is going to make his mark in the world,” said Mrs. Corntossel, proudly. “What makes you think so, Mandy?" asked her husband, “I've been readin’ some biographies of fa- mous men. An’ a whole lot of 'em didn’t show any particular smartness at school.” The Bird Ornament. Fair lady, give pause, For, since you are fair, Shall you slaughter a song For a feather to wear? His carol pray spare; Let the maxim fall pat, “A bird in the bush Is worth ten on a hat.” A Personal Observation. “Do you know what makes money so scarce?” asked the man who was making an inflammatory speech on social subjects. “Yes, sir,” answered a man in the front Tow. “It's sitting here, listening to you, in- stead of going to work.” Worldly Wise. “Did you mean to say dat you done gib me de mitten ‘case I dresses too neat an’ ban’some?"” asked Mr, Erastus Pinkley. “Dat's whut I mean ter say,” answered Miss Miami Brown. “‘I likes to look at dem good clo’es. But I isn’t gwinter take no contrack ter he’p buy ‘em foh de res’ er my life."” His Dread. “Do you mean to say you don’t care what posterity thinks of you?” “No, sir,” answered Senator Sorghum. “I never said any such thing. I'm scared half to death for fear my great grandchildren will look up pityingly at my portrait and say, ‘Yes; Old Simeon Sorghum was one of these intellectual, consctentious fellers; but he didn't have any head for business.’ ” A Harmiess Revel. Oh, sing not of Olympian bowls And nectar which inspires; Let humbler brewi1g call our souls To wake the echoing lyres. Hail thou ancestral dame, who gave With generous heartfelt glee This recipe a life to save, For good old ginger tea! . It bids the blood course warm again Through veins that once grew chill, While we forget all other pain ‘Neath its caloric thrili. So come, ye grippy and infirm, And join this pledge with me! We'll drink bad luck to every germ In plain old ginger tea. My grandam Hebe brings in state, Still comely though mature, This cup which can't Inebriate And which perchance will cure. She offers me ambrosia fine In capsules, two or three, And bids me moisten my quinine With plain old ginger tea. Now, to her health another draught, Who brings the chalice here! Falernian rare was never quaffed To pledging more sincere! And let the fumes Inspire a lay In praise of such as she, Who gently aid us, day by day, With plain old ginger tea! ——__~> -____ Rights That Must Be Respected. From the Philadelphia Times. There are well-defined rights under the of this free republic which must be ted by all. The right of the work- ingman to strike is absolute; the right of the workingman to work is ‘just as abso- lute, and the interference of others with the individual rights of any citizen or any person under the protection of our law 13 simply lawlessness; and when it is remem- bered that the industrial people of this re- public are three-fourths of our whole pop- ulation and are the absolute sovereigns of the nation, the necessity for respecting the sanctity of law must be accepted by all who have any part in the great inheritance of American citizenship. A Bit of Advice. From the New York World. Several warnings in our history have shown that a vice presidential candidate is a possible President, and the convention of neither party should forget this fact. Make Turkey Pay. From the Philadelphia Inquirer. “It is not the amount of money at stake that Is to be considered, or, at least, not that alone. We have a national dignity to maintain, and when we have made a claim our dignity requires that its payment should, within a reasonable period, be en- forced. If the sultan persists in his pres- ent course just as much pressure should be brought to bear upon him as may be needed to convince him of the impolicy of his conduct, and to elicit from him the response which we are entitled to expect.” ———___~ = —____. A Pointer on Expansion in the South. From the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette. Senator Morgan of Alabama, an outspoken expansionist, has won a victory that as- sures his re-election, though he has never even taken the trouble to go from Wash- ington once to look after his political fences. This ought to open tho eyes of those who are laboring under the impression that the |. antis and Aguinaldists have the undivided support of the democracy. —__—__» «= —_____ Too Busy Hunting Insults. From the Cleveland Plain Dealer. President Loubet went through his part of the program without once getting his hat smashed. Where was the De Castel- jane crowd? ———___ «= _____ The Clark Case. From the Philadelphia Times. It requires a two-thirds vote to dismiss a senator from membership, and it is prob- able that Senator Clark hopes to prevent so large a number of his fellow-senators from voting against him, but it certainly must be a very grave proposition for sena- tors to vote against a unanimous report of the committee after a very full and patient hearing of the case. ——— ¢=—____ Improving the Militia. From the Minneapolis Times. It Is generally admitted that if we are to have a national militia it should be effect- ive. It should be not only well drilled, but well armed, well uniformed and well equip- ped. In the matter of arms, at least, the militia should be as nearly up to date as the regu'ar army. The unpleasant ex- perlences of several of the states during the war with Spain should prove a lesson. We need no immense landwehr, but the National Guard, great or small, should be up to date in every respect and so organized as to be susceptible of prompt co-opera- tion and even amalgamation with the regu- lar army in case of need. —————+ 22 __ Would Suit Us Exactly. From the Providence Journal. Aguinaldo {s now reported to be in four different piaces the same time. If that fact the American people would doubtless be just cruel enough to be si- lently pleased thereat, Cluster oo} \ 2 Rings. Emeralds and Diamonds. Rubies and Diamonds. Opals and Diamonds. Sapphires and Diamonds, &c., Wedding \ Silver, —Tea Sets, Berry Bowls, Bonbon Dishes, Vases, Plat- ters, Sugar Spoons, Salts and Peppers, Desk Articles, Toi- let Sets, &c., &c., at the Robert Ledin g Auction Sale, 1225 F St. N. W. There is absolutely no re- serve on the goods and many ¢ of them are being sold at less : than half their actual cost. Sales daily at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. —until everything is disposed 2 erent etetetntetntetdntetete Sorte Seed ens edding Invitations— CORRECTLY ENGRAVED. Our prices are always the lowest consistent with the high standard of work done. GALT & BRO., Jewellers, Silversmiths and Stationers, 1107 PENN. AVENUE, ap19-th,s,t,28 ti Ing, For three days only we will offer our 40c. grade of New High- class Ching’ Matting for 30c. yd. Matting is a most timely tople Just now. It'll pay you to =o 30° buy good matting. See 3 Days! Ss this quality we offer at m™Houghton n 1214 F St. apl9-20d 2 wes BUYING A Bu a Hartiess requires good Judgment. Tho best Harness 4s generally cheapest in the end, Fifteen years’ h le wear is common with @ CONCORD HARS We know it's the best— we sell it. LUTZ & CO., 497 PA. AVE. HARNESS. 40c. Mat apl9-200 TT A A AT a »E desire to call at- q tention of men i Fi who; appreciate = j = fine Woolens to a superb line of “Oban” Suitings. f Tailors & Importers, 1111 Pa. Av. tu-20 .Ap19-th, Goi Give reception, n (@) dance or a tea before the social season breaks up? Serve To-Kalon Navy Punch if you do. It's a new Punch dnd very popular. One quart of stock makes tyo quarts of punch, We'll deliver any quantity you say. "Phone 908. Navy Punch, $1.25 qt. WINE CO., TO-KALO 614 14th St. au re rr a ee —_] We Handle Nothing But Washington | Dressed lleats. Are you satisfied with ou've been getting lately? Breaks and ROAS are always ten- der and fuicy—because they're the choicest Washington Dressed Beef—the finest in the land. ©7 our $0U TH DOWN SPRING LAMBS are uncommonly fine, Mail and *phone orders promptly tilled. T. T. KEANE, 49-51 Center Market——9 Wholesale Roy (eae crear ling | aple-th, hears’ War.” ante ‘Al ‘The story of the battle with the New York sluma—by Jacob G. Rils. One of the most notable books of the year. Only $1.20. £FCONVERSATIONS WITH CHRIST,” Beautiful z Fi 3 | 6 by late Bishop John P. Newman. 270 pages. thoughts of this noted divine. * * Handsomely bound. Cc. C. PURSELL, 418 oth St NEW BOOKS, STATIONERY AND ENGRAVING. ap19-th,s,tu,14 EOPLE PAINT NOW =: And We want to furnish the Paint. Any quantity best Sherwin-Williams Paint, de- livered “thywhere. Popular size 20c cans, any color, with brush....... 7 NOBLB J. WALKER, 800-806 Fia. ave. "Phone 1502, apl9-12a the meats KPANE'S ITIL i i | i i jr KITCHEN | | COPIFORT. ———._ We're prepared | AUTOMATIC | are sis {| BLUE FEAME 4) OLL STOVES. | #8" |o—__-___—__—**- _——-0 Stoves have elec- } trically welded, joints, new swell front de- : enience. ‘They BEC for quick, cooklog. We'd like to have you see them. 1210 F Street. Little & Page, Wholesale and Retail. SPP The, Luxury of in modern, new-style bath tub is worth all it Bathing costs. Let us remodel your bath room—it won't be expensive. Extimates, W. J. Hutchinson, 520 10th. apl0-12d_ IT IS A NUISANCE $-| 50 WMloodsward & loth, t1th and F Sts. N. W. Aothrop, Friday is Remnant Day. We omitted remnant day last week on account of the Easter business, hence tomorrow will be a remnant day of unusual importance, because ail sorts of rem- nants are here in greater quantities than usual, and owing to this fact are to be offered at very low prices in order to assure a quick and complete clesrance. Dress Goods offer unusual attractions, both in black and colored fabrics. Everything is marked to sell quickly. Bargain in Silk Waist Patterns. 65 Waist Lengths of Striped Taffeta Silks, varying from 3% to 414 yards, at the following special prices: Regularly, $2.65 to $5.00. $1.75 to $3.50 Each. First floor. Clearance Sale of Upholstery Stuffs. Fine Imported Brocades, Satin Damasks, Figured and Plain Ve- lours, Cotton Tapestries, Jute Armures and other fine drapery and up- holstery stuffs. These are patterns which have been discontinued by the importer and cannot be duplicated, hence we have marked them at greatly reduced prices to close them out at once. They are very elegant goods and are in lengths suitable for chair, sofa and divan covers, draperies, panels, couch covers and various other purposes. We have marked them as follows: Silk Brocades. 7 3% yards, from $3.00 to $2.00 a yard. 3% yards, from $6.00 to $4.00 a yard. 3% yards, from $7.00 to $4.50 a yard. 3% yards, from $7.00 to $5.00 a yard. Satin Damask. 3¥% yards, from $6.00 to $3.00 a yard. 3 yards, from $3.00 to $1.50 a yard. 3% yards, from $4.00 to $2.00 a yard. 1% yards, from $4.00 to $2.00 a yard. 3% yards, from $3.00 to $1.50 a yard. Silk and Linen Stripes. 3% yards, from $1.00 to 50c. a yard. 34 yards, from $2.00 to $1.25 a yard. 3% yards, from $1.60 to $1.00 a yard. 3% yards, from $1.35 to 75c. a yard. 3% yards, from 85c.to Soc. a yard. French Tapestries. 3% yards, from $1.25 to 75c. a yard. 3% yards, from $3.00 to $1.50 a yard. 3% yards, from $2.00 to $1.00 a yard. 3%4 yards, from $3.00 to $2.00 a yard. 4 __ yards, from $3.50 to $2.00 a yard. 4% yards, from $4.50 to $3.00 a yard. Silk Lamballe. 3% yards, from $3.00 to $2.00 a yard. 3% yards, from $3.00 to $2.00 a yard. 3% yards, from $4.00 to $3.00 a yard. Figured and Plain Velours. 4 yards, from $3.00 to $1.50 a yard. 4__ yards, from $3.50 to $1.75 a yard. 3%4 yards, from $4.00 to $2.00 a yard. 3% yards, from $4.50 to $2.25 a yard. 314 yards, from $5.00 to $2.50 a yard. 3% vards, from $6.00 to $3.00 a yard. 15 yards, from $1.50 to $1.00 a yard. 74 yards, from $2.50 to $1.50 a yard. In Connection With the Above We Offer - 100 Pairs Ruffled Muslin Chamber Curtains, At 60c. a Pair. around and heavy knotted fringe. Reduced From $4.00 to $2.00 Each. Second floor. Oriental Rugs at Half and Less. Very nearly a hundred Oriental Rugs have been culled from the stock, and because of some defect or other, will be offered tomorrow at half and a quarter regular prices. There are some exceptionally good specimens of Daghestans, Carabaghs, Shirvans, Guendjes and Massoules, antique and modern, and they are bargains. Excellent for summer hotel and cottage use. $5.00 Each. $7.50 Each. $10.00 Each. Third floor. - Clearing Sale of Down Comfortables. To close out the eleven Down Comfortables remaining in stock we announce the following reductions: 1 Sateen Covered, $4.00. Was $6.00. 4 Silk and Sateen Covered, $6.50. Were $10.00. 2 Plain Silk, $10.00. Were $15.00. 1 Silk Covered, $9.00. Was $13.50. 2 Silk Covered, $10.00. 1 Satin Covered, $15.00. These goods are guaranteed pure down and odorless. Second floor. Bargain in John S. Brown & Son’s Table Cloths. We have from thirty to forty odd Damask Table Cloths of the fa- mous John S. Brown & Sons’ make. They are more or less soiled and the napkins to match have been sold. Hence to close them out at once we offer them at the following reduced prices: 2x2 yards, plain. Reduced from..............-+.-- $6.75 to $5.00 2x2 yards, Iris. Reduced from...............-.-- $9.00 to $7.00 2xa¥% yards, Alhambra. Reduced from........... $10.00 to $7.50 2x22 yards, Diagonal Stripe. Reduced from.....§11.00 to $8.50 2x3 yards, Ferns. Reduced from.............. $15.00 to $11.00 2¥2x2¥ yards, Carnations. Reduccd from........$10.00 to $8.00 2¥4x2¥2 yards, Rose, Shamrock and Thistle. HOM clone esiaieionioc os eaissee 2¥2x3 yards, Lily and Fern. Reduced from Were $10.00 to $15.00. Were $12.00 to $18.00. Were $15.00 to $30.00. $15.00 Each. Were $18.00 to $35.00. Regular Price, $1.00. Also a small lot of Chenille Table Covers, 3 yards long, border all Were $15.00. Was $30.00. Reduced - $11.00 te $9.50 Cotton Dress Goods Dept. About 100 yards of Printed French Organdies, consis ng of one or two dress lengths of a kind, at less than half the regular price, as follow 18% yards, light bine with satin stripe. Red from 37tye. ‘to Ie. yard ne — 11% yards, wh mand with lavender flo Reduced from 37iyc. fo Ine gard, Tener Mower. 12 yanls, white gr pink and green flower. Reduced from yard 14% yards, red gn h white flower, Re- anced trom 3Tiye. to Le. Sard 1 yards, black ground with bine and green Reduead from 37ige. te Ie. yard ards, white ground with green. yellow end lavender flower. Ye. to ae. yard. favender flower. Striped Mousseline at 37'%c. per yard instead of 75c., as follows: 12 sants, white ground with printed green and wer. yards, white ground with printed green and bine Somer. yards, white ground with prio! a vee re aD priated lavender and 3 yards, navy blue ! CH y blue ground with wide satin First floor. Men’s Department. 45 Men's Colored Percale and Madras Shirts, with Stiff bosoms, somewhat solled: sizes 14 to 16%. Re- So pe OO and $1.50 to Ge. each. len's Bath Robes. en 5 and sR Bs ohes, “Reetuced from $8.50, $4.00 Men's Collar, standing and tn : 14, “Reduced from Soe. and She to for see pairs Men's Fancy Suspenders, somewhat Redoced from 500. to Ze. ir. eueten's Scarfs. flowing ends, four-tn-hands, knot carts and a few wide- i e duced from 50c. to Ze. each, | NE Nes Reduced First floor, soiled. Hosiery Department. 9 pairs Women’s Plaid Cotton Hose, doable heels, ee size 9. Reduced from 35c. to 3 pairs 12 pairs Women's Fine Fancy Plaid Lisle Thread Hose; sizes Sly and 9. Reduced from Te. and $1.00 to 50c. pair. 15 pairs Infants’ %&-length Tan and Pink Cash- re Hose: sizes 4, 4% and 5. Reduced from Ze. pairs for Soe. irst floor. Corset Department. < 7 pales French Corsets, cut bias; sizes 18, 19, 21, 22 and Reduced from $6.50 to §2 pair. 3 pairs Corsets, French sateen: «ize . Reduced $1.50 to $1.00 pair. s orsets, black I Spoon busk; Reduced from $6.50 ir. pose Waists; sizes Reduced 6 from $3.9) to $1.50 each. Second floor, Muslin Underwear Dept. 2 Ws ared Taffeta Silk Pett! dust flounce, Reduced fro Paris lace in fr . trimmed with roidery with dust flounce Reduced from $4.00 to nfants’ Department 8 Children’s India Linen Waist Dresses, trimmed — sve Reduced from $3.50 ildren’s French Hand-made Natnsook Dress, oie Ul fosertion dnd lace. Reduced h Hand-made Caps, made of . insertion aml lace, trimmed with ribbon, Reduced from $8.00 to $4.00 each. Second tod, Art Department. _ 1 nbrvidered Sofa Pillow. Reduced from $20.09 pidered Sofa Pillow. ed from $15.00 te $5.00. tcl einbroldered Sofa Pillow. Reduced from $9.00 S300, G Tinted Pillow Covers. Reduced from 50, to Be. evel ped Canvas Pillow Covers, Reduced from he Book Department. 10 copies Thy Kingdom Come. Ten sermons on ¢ Lord's prayer, preached in King’s Chapel, Bos- n by Henry Wilder Foote; red cloth blading; 232 W);, now Ie. eapy. “Lord Macauley, ; also a bri Original price Svc.: . 12 copies The isBund of t by Frank Cow A stitring story of Napo days, for handsomely bound and Ulostrated; 3 357 pages. Original price $1.50; now Soc, 2 Copying Presses, IS'3x11 inches. Reduced from $3.00 to § 10 Sta Basement. Picture Department. 1 Large Frieze, from the mural deco the Library, “Elements of a Government,” Fi oak frame.” Reduced from $20.00 to $10.00. 3 Ol Paintings, “Frit Pleces,”" sultabl ing room. Reduced from $5.00 to §2. 1 Picture, “The Goud Shepherd. gilt frame.’ Reduced from $5. $3.00, 1 Platino Picture, “Pastural Scene, Potter, In black frame with decorated Reduced from §2.00 to $1.00. 1 Water Color, in black jeweled frame, from $8.50 to $5.00. 1 Fiatino Picture, slightly damaged. 5 1 Fancy Picture, * carbon tinted, in gilt frame. luced from $4.00 to $2.00. 1 Medallion of Sacred Pictures, three mounts in carbon tints. Reduved from $5.06 to $2.50 each. 42 Carbon Pictures on brown mounts; size 8x10. Reduced from 25c. to 10c. each. each, Molsteners. Reduced from 25e. to Se. Reduced " in mantel frame, 2.00 to Bie. - $16.00 to$12.50 Also Hemstitched Damask Dinner Sets in Extra Sizes, Reduced as Follow: 4 yards, Reduced from $10.00 to $7.50. 21 wigs yards, Reduced from $22.50 to $12.50. coors AS yards, Reduced from $18.00 to $10. Suit Department. 21 Women’s Fine Tailor-made Suits, cheviots, meltons and vene- tians, lined throughout with extra quality silk; blue, black, brown and gray. No two alike; sizes 34, 36, 38 and 40. Reduced from $35.00, $38.00 and $42.00 to $14.50 each. 50 Women’s Fine Imported Pique Shirt Waists, pink and blue, trim- med with embroidery; sizes 32 to 40. Reduced from $3.75 to $1.50 each. 4 Women's Bla ‘Homespun Suits, silk-lined sackets, percalineslined skirts; sizes B2, 88 and 40. from $18.50 to $8.50 each. 1 de Solo fet, trimmed with jet and velvet. Reduced from $24.00 to $10.00. 2 Black Cheviot Skirts, taffeta applique trim- ming. Reduced from $15.00 to $6.75 each. erat Fad, Homenpan Skiers, sk Iined. Re- laced from $20. % 2) Taffeta Slik Waists, tucked, corded and_hem- stitched; white, black and colors; sizes 32, 84, 36 Reda: 75 and $7.50'to $3.50 ea. Mackint DI Misses’ Department. 6 Girls’ Tan Oovert Reefers, lined throughout with silk; sizes 6, 8, 12 and 14. Reduced from $7.50 to $2.95 each. 5 Girls’ Fancy Cheviot Reefers, cloth-strapped trimmed; sizes 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. Reduced from $6.00 to $2.95 each. 7 Girls’ Plaid-back Golf Capes. Reduced from $7.50 and $8.75 to §3.50 each. 2 Girls’ Black Cashmere Dresses, tucked silk.| yokes; sizes 8 and 12. Reduced from $8.50 to $2.00 each. 10 Girls’ White Duck Dresses, blouse style, em- broldery and braid trimmed; sizes 4, 6, 8 and 12 Reduced from $6.75 and $7.50 to $1.95 each. 12 Girls’ Mackintosbes, navy blue with plaid ba ck and military capes; sixes 42, 48. ced, ansEesy Capen; stan 44 and Reduces ‘Third floor. Boys’ Department. 6 Brownle and Sailor Suits, in fancy all-wool mix- tures; sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6. ced fh x ee Rye uc rom $5.00 and 8 Navy Blue Cheviot s = med and braided; ‘ses 3.4. 5S in ea ye, 4, 5, and = ahi sizes 8, 9, 22 aud 12. Reduced’ froi $5.09 2 $1.50 each. = 3 ys’ Navy Blue Mackintoshes; sizes 4.8 7, S.amd 9. Beduced trom $2.00 To $1.00 exch’ Boys’ Winter Hats. Ieduced from 30c. and 8 Boys’ Outing Cloth and Percale Blouses; sizes 3,4. 5 Land Seduced from Sve. to 258, cach. China Department. 1 Carisbad China Dinner Sct, 100 pi Heduced froin’ $19.00 to $12.80 orton Set, jar bundle damaged. 2 Limoges China Fish Sets, 15 pleces, te ope ee ee es $i0.b0 to peslen: Austrian Game Sets, 18 pieces.” ‘Wodussd SS Tuasge. Jatdiniocee wt rable pots mon from $2.00 to $1.00 = Woodward & Lothrop. 40 Small Photogravares, with envelope for each. Reduced from 2c. to Se. each. Fourth floor. Furniture Department. 1 Mahogany Sewing Rocker, inlald back, seat Slightly scratched. Reduced from $8.50 to $5.00. 1 Golden Oak Combination Book Case Writ- ing Desk, plate glass mirror, handsomely carved, vell glass door to book case.” Reduced from $40.00 to $25.00. 1 Solid Oak Writing Dexk, large table, 2 shelves, mirror in top. Reduced fnin $10.00 to $7.95, 1 Green Bamboo Janiintere Stand, covered with matting. slightly Gamaged. Reduced from $4.00 to $2.00. 1 Water Cooler, galvanized iron lined, 1%-gallon size, slightly damaged. Reduced from {iSc. to boc. Fourth floor. oy Department. 6 Horse a to We, nd Wagons. Reduced from gc. 2 Large Sail Boats. “Reduced from $1.50 to Boe. I Skin Goat, reduced from §2.50 to $1.25; 1, re- duced from $1.00 to Gic. 1 Mechanical Toy. Reduced from $1.50 to Tc. 1 Doll Go-Cart. " Reduced from $2.00 to $1.00. $ Savings 8. Reduced from 10c. to 3c. 1 Whitely Exerciser. | Reduced from $1.00 to B0c. 1 Fine Dressed Doll, reduced from $10.00. to 1, reduced from $5.00 to $2.00; 3, reduced 1.00 to 50e. each. 1 German Doll. Reduced from $2.00 to $1.00. Fourth floor. Houseturnishing Dept. 18 Japanned Soap Dishes, reduced from 10c. to Se. each; 18. reduced from i5c. to 1c, each. Re- ightly damaged. duced from §1.: . 6 Nickel Coffee Pots. G5e. each. 6 Bread Knives. Reduced from 25c. to 15e. each. 1 Russian Drip Coffee Pot. Reduced from $4.75 to $3.00. 6 Combination Graters, grate three different sizes. Reduced from 2Wec.'and 25e. to 10c. each. Fifth floor. Canned Goods Dept. We have several odd lots of Canned and Pack- age Goods, which, in order to close out at once, We have reduced as follows: Bokaska Laundry Starch, Reduced from 0c. to pkg. ‘Bambka Ammonia. Reduced from 10e. to Be. bot. Electric Powdered Laundry Starch, Bedueed Tourist Rropd Sara and Mocha Coffee. Reaneca from %2c. to 2Be. Ceylon Brand Java and Mocha Coffee. meduced from 34. to i tb. Southwick’s Beef Extract, from 25e. to 1c. jar; 402. 40c. to 16c. Jar. Swift's Beef Extract, 2-oz. size, reduced from a fo, 31 Jars Aon. ‘size, reduced from Te. to jar. Cross & Blackwell's Pickles, Reduced from €5e. to 25c. far. on. sine, reduced size, reduced from from 23c. to 19c. can. Nanticoke Tomatoes. Reduced from Be. to Te. can, to 1Se. cob. aig Fairbanks’ Fairy Soap. Reduced to € cukes for