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THE EVENING STAR.
WASH INGTON.
-4ONDA ........... ..December 3. 1900.
..RusOBY a. NVI C5..............Editor.
THE EVE141ING 8TAR has a regular
and permanent Family Cireulation
much more than the combined cir
eulation of the other Washington
dailies. An a News and Advertising
medium It has no competitor.
9JIn order to avoid delays. on ae
count of personal absence. letters to
rHE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected wtth the
-ilce. bnt simply to TIIt NTAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
-uents. aecording 10 Ieniar tor pus pbs'.
A Buinens-Like Report.
Once more President McKinley has ad
dressed to Congress an annual message
t hich is chiefly to be characterized as bust
ness-like. It is a report rather than a politi
cal essay, a record rather than the pro
,ouncement of personal views. It deals
with the affairs of the republic in a
straightforward manner with a minimum
of flourish, and in consequence it will be
read understandingly by all the people.
It is by no means a detraction to declare
that it is devoid of news. There is scarcu'y
a single item in the entire message-the an
nouncement of the American international
arbitrators being a conspicuous exception
to the rule-which is not already known to
the average reader of the newspapers. Thws
is revealed once more the policy of this ad
ministrati an to %eep the people fully posted
as to the affairs of the government.
Fully one-half of the message relates to
forelgn relations, and one-half of this por
tion concerns the Chinese crisis. This pro
portion suggests anew the increased part
which the United States is now taking in
world affairs. Our foreign relations are re
ported as generally in a most satisfactory
,ondition. The friction with Turkey in
treated delicate!y and briefly, and a hope
is expressed that it will be speedily re
moved. No mention is made of the refusal
oif the sultan to issue an exequatur to our
consul at larpoot, perhaps in deference to
the present strain in the case.
It is gratifying to note that the Presi
dent declares that the temporary boundary
agreement in Alaska is "at best but an
unsatisfactory makeshift, which should not
he suffered to delay the speedy and com
plete establishment of the frontier line to
which we are entitled under the Russo
American treaty for the cession of Alaska."
This vigorous declaration should lead to
renewed negotiations and a satisfactory set
tlement of the boundary dispute at an early
late.
The President renews his recommenda
tions that the federal courts be given jur
isdiction over crimes in which the interna
tional relations of the government are in
volved, such as the lynching of Italians by
A. Louisiana mob. He takes occasion in this
-onnection to renew his strong views re
:arling the lynching evil, which he char
.tCterizes as a "reproach upon our civiliza
lion."
The subject of the interoceanic canal is
Irief'y but urgently presented, with the
recommendation that the Senate ratify the
pending treaty with England on this sub
ject.
The President urges action upon the recl
procity conventions and sounds a note of
warning that if other governments persist
in tak!ng steps to the detriment of Ameri
can trade he will outline a course of legis
lation to meet the emergency.
The finances ,.f the country are reported
as in exeellent condition, with a surplus
for the past year of nearly 5(MA00 and a
pr!spective surplus f,r the current year of
an equal amount. The President believes
that it will be ihe duty as well as the dis
1ositon of Congress "to provide whatever
further legislati,n Is needed to insure the
(-ntinued parity under all conditlonls be
tweetn our two forms of metallic money.
silver and goidt' The trade statistics call
forth enthusiasti, expressions of oleasure
from the executive, as significant of the
widespriad prosperity of the peoile.
The President recommends a reduction
of, the war revenue taxes by 5.o,000,
"by the remission of those taxes which ex
perience has shown to be the most burden
some to the industries of the people," and
he specially urges that such reduction shall
include the legacy tax bequests for public
uses of a literary, charitable or educational
character.
The shipping subsi,ly measure receives a
word of warm commendation. The Presi
dent's expressions on the trust question are
in repetition of those he uttered In his
message of 1899;, anti he concludes the para
gt'ph with the statement that "restraint
upon such c'mbiations as are injurious,
and which are within federal jurisdiction,
should be promptly applied by the Con
6,ress."
Army reorganization calls forth the rec
ommendation that legislation be had to
meet the impending emergency, and the
President regers a pproving:y to Secretary
Root's proposals, basing his words on the
need of an army of about (10.000 men in the
P'hilippines for the immediate future.
Amon;; miscellaneous items the President
urges the early construction of a Pacific
cable and the enactment of legislation to
correct faults in the alien contract law. HeI
:ndorses Secretary Long's recommendations
for naval increases and formally recom
mends that the Congress. "at its present
session," apportion representation among
the several states as provided by the Con
stitution. This recommendation follows a
review of the census work, which cites Di
rector Merriamts suggestion that a perma
nent force of experts be maintained,
The general summary of governmental
affairs discloses a satisfactory administra
tive condition. The President closes with an
eloquent paragraph which cautions Con
gress against being led by the prevailing
prosperity into extravagance in. appropria
tions. This is the most striking feature of
the entire message.
Personally the kaiser may have no objec
tions to Oom Paul. But he wIll rua no
risks of letting the doughty Boer drag him
nto a family quarrel.
Washington and London.
With the American Congress and the
BSritish parliament opening on the same
'iay there ought not to be any dearth of
political news for some tIme to come. The
attention of the whole world, indeed, will
ibe more or less directed to the two bodies
while they remain in session, Each has
business of importance to transact. Each
represents, though in net exactly the same
degree, a recent expression of the popular
will, and with reference to matters of
world-wide interest, and each, therefore,
in the measures passed, will, at. the very
least, provide something worthy of discus
sIon and certain to provoke discussion.
The parliament is the one just elected.
It starts off with the problems upon which
the appeal to the people -.wa- made, and
with a mandate which is unmistakable. Lord
flalisbury's triunmph at the ' po~lls was ex
tr'aordinary. The people heard him as to
what he had done, and also as to what in
bis opinion remsad to be done, and they
have given him p majotity large enough to
mustain him in the accomplishment of his
purposes. Hei las definite 'ends'in view
th with regard to0 the reorganization of
the army and the' strengthening pif the
whole empire, and if his proganm is sue
esful Great Britji..wiM~ be -'asonger on
land and sea than. eter before in her long
and famous historer.: T?hs of isd, will
lavest every move that he now ma1.ue with
a desat= thea til extent af whisk mm
behoove all the nations fully and correctly
to fathom.
The Congress, on the other hand, is an
expiring body. Its commission was re
ceived two years ago. And yet in much
that it does it will reflect the verdict of
last month. Its performances were indorsed
as were those of the national administra
tion, and in closing up its business that
fact should be and will be borne in mind.
Measures outside of the routine are press
ing for attention, and some of them are
likely to receive it. So that there will
probably be a forecast given this winter of
what the recent victory at the polls will
fully show when the Congress elected ex
pressly to interpret it organizes and be
gins work. We too have a question of army
reorganization to deal with, but only with
the view of efficiently handling complica
tions in our new possessions, and with no
thought of putting ourselves on a basis of
progressive militarism, or of impressing the
world with a show of guns and men. We
are not menaced in any quarter, and em
pire is no sane American's dream or wish.
The Washington and the London date
lines will for the present, therefore, have
the right of way in the newspapers. The
news they carry will be worth reading. It
will explain not only what is going on at
the two capitals, but much of what Is go
ing on elsewhere.
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The Commissioners' Report.
The Cof'nmissioners' annual report, sub
mitted today, shows a prosperous, progres
sive District, with certain requirements to
be met Ir order to justify its rank as the
national capital and to provide for the
'growing wants of a modern community.
The standing needs are strongly reiterated,
such as additions to the police and fire de
partment, more public schools, legislation
for the burial of wires and the construction
of conduits and the formal extension of the
civil service jaw to the municipal govern
ment. Particular attention is directed
toward others, which, while of long stand
ing, are worthy of special consideration.
These include the municipal building, the
completion of the sewerage plans, and the
enlargement and filtration of the water sup
ply. The Commissioners place these pro
jects together with reference to the finan
cial questions Involved, and urge that pro
vision be made for their execution by means
of a draft upon the revenues of the future.
In other words, the Commissioners favor
the adoption of the principle of bonding the
District, either to private creditors or to
the federal government, to permit the pres
ent construction of works which will bene
fit the Washington of the future, paying
the District's share of the cost of these bet
terments from the funds to be derived in
later years from local taxes.
This is the most important recommenda
tion in the entire report. It is briefly stated,
but none the less forcefully. It will proba
bly precipitate a discussion of the best
method of executing these large public
works. Experience with 'annual appropria
tions, subject to the whims of committees
and the fluctuations of policies, shows that
the most satisfactory method of obtaining
results, particularly In large enterprises, is
to secure the funds at once and to pay them
back year by year as the revenues accumu
late. The Commissioners offer an alterna
tive proposition for the goverhment to ad
vance a sufficient sum to meet the District's
share of the cost, or for the District - to
rmise its portion by a bond issue. The
former method has already been adopted in
certain instances of large public improve
men ts.
There should he no demur at this propost
tion. The works projected are essential to
the preservation of the public health. The
prinelple underlying the organic act is
strictly ob.erved. There is no denial of the
r.eed. and the on!y question arises as to
the moile of payment. Every consideration
of husiness 'prudenve suggests the adoption
of one or the other of the Commissioners'
suggestions.
The Commfssioners set forth the need of
the improvement of the Anacostia river in
strong language, basing, however, their
recommendalion of improvement upon the
correct assumption that this enterprise lies
wholly within the jurisdiction of the fed
eral government.
China in the Message.
The Pr,esident's treatment of the Chinese
crisis in his message affords a most Inter
est ling aid comprehensive review of that
affair. The immediate points of interest in
this chapt-r of the message are the Presi
ient's declaration that the foreign war
-hl.is fired upon the Taku forts only after
they were at'acked from the forts when
they sought to land a force; that the Chi
n-se government fostered the Boxer move
mont; tha,t that government participated in
the assault -ipon the legations, that it did
not succor the legations with contributions
of food, beyond the merest trifles, and final
ly that the ne:totiations are now in fair way
to succeed in re-establishing peace with a
responsie Chinese government, with 'the
open door of trade maintained.
There is hut little discussion of the inter
na:i'inal negotiations with re'ference to the
process of treating with China, It is to be
pre'sumed thact the President will, either
voluintarily or upon a request from Con
gress, later submit the entire correspondence
in this case, sheuld there be no diplomatic
reasons ...gainst full publicity. There are
szne interesting features of the affair yet
to be fully disclosed, and an official pre
sen,tation of such matters as the orginal
German proposals, the final Anglo-German
agreement and the recently formulated de
mands of the allies remains to be made.
It suffices for the present, however, that
the President indicates his hope of "a comn
Ihiete settletmert of all questions involved,
assuring foreign rights of residence and in
tercourse on terms of equality for all the
world."
The President concurs in the Russian
suggestion that the indemnity question be
relegated to the arbitration court at The
Hague. He turther notes that he haa ac
cepted, as in full consonance with our own
desires, the Ru.ssian proposition looking to
the restoration of the imperial power in
Pekin. for, without foregoing a jot of our
undoubted right to exact exemplary and de
terrent punishment of the chief criminals,
effective reparation can best be brought
about under an authority which the Chinese
nation reverences and obeys. This is the
keynote of the American policy with re
gard to China and all that the President
states in his message is consistent wi(h it.
A Chicago physic'.an advances the theory
that men over thirty-five years of age do
not need exercise. It is not likely that it
will be generally accepted. It deprives too
many golf players of their best excuse.'
The polHticians of all shades of opinion
are now waiting to see whether this Con
gress will develop anything which can be
made to do duty as a campaign issue.
The President on the Philippine.e
The Philippines form one of the important
topics treated by the President in his an
nual message. But there are no 'atrikIhg~
recommendations and no novel disclosures
concerning the archipelago. - 'he President
expresses general satisfaction with tihe con-.
dition of affairs in the islandas and points
to. the work of the Taft, coopmls=ion in'
terms of pleasure and reassuranoe. He de
clares that opposition to the American soy
ereignty has passed beyond tleo stage of or
ganisation, and that "what opDositibxn 4.
malns is for the most part a tered. obey
ing no' concerted plan: of strategic action,
operating only by the methodi common to
the traditions of guerrilla warfa.re? While
these operations ge insuflicientg W,ltet
general control now --t-hlii-sdthey beget
inscurtty -among the poseful'~siggetiean
a.nd aeete eomams...ena tam- as Ib.
benefits of local self-government, educa
tion and Industrial and agricultural devel
opment which this government stands ready
to give to the Filipinos.
The President recites his instructions to
the Taft commission and the features of its
preliminary report of August 21. He states
that later reports show a yet more encour
aging advance toward extending the bene
fits of liberty and good government to the
natives "in the Interest of humanity and
with the aim of building up an enduring,
self-supporting and self-administering com
munity." These phrases Indicate the nature
of the President's Philippines policy. There
Is nothing In it of "imperialism," nothing
suggeitive of a denial of liberty. He spe
cifically impresses upon Congress 'hat what
ever legislation may be enacted should be
along these generous lines. He bespeaks
kindly treatment for the Filipinos, whom
he styles "a race quick to learn and to
profit by knowledge."
This feature of the message Is calculated
to further the work of establishing unques
tioned American sovereignty. It -P'peals
to the good sense and the higher instincts
of the Filipinos. It assures them of kindly
treatment and progressive benefits. It
ought to be a most effective adjunct to the
peaceful processes of the Taft commission
and the harsher arguments of General Mac
Arthur's forces. Its temperate words, If
fairly read by the native leaders, must
make of tnem missionaries for the accept
ance of a sovereignty which promises noth
ing but advancement for the individual
freedom from oppression, enjoyment of
wide personal and collective liberty and
access to the latest methods of industry and
education.
The American Arbitrators.
The only real news item in the President's
message is his announcement of the ap
pointment of Benjamin Harrison, Melville
W. Fuller, John W. Griggs and George
Gray as the American members of the In
ternational Arbitration Bureau. The selec
tions are exceptionally happy. All are dis
tinguished'in the law. One is at the head of
this country's highest court and another
sits o: anImpo-tant bench. One was once
President of the United States and is now
one of the foremost counsellors In Interna
tional affairs.. One is jus. concluding a
most satisfact6ry term as Attorney General
of the United States. Indeed, the combina
tion Is beyond criticism. Politically an evcn
division theoretically exists, two members
being republicans and two democrats. al
though. politics should have and doubtless
has had no Influence in the selections. Geo
graphically there Is a curious coincidence,
two of the members coming from adjacent
eastern states and two from adjacent mid
dle western states. It Is assured that the
American members of this high court of
arbitration will fully represent and main
tain the American principles of honor and
justice and preserve the world prestige of
the republic.
000
'The President and the Centennial.
President McKinley has entered into the
plane for the celebration of the capital cen
tennial with heartening approval and en
couragement. His aid and advice have been
freely at the disposal of the committees in
charge and It greatly helped In the perfec
tion of the program that he has at all times
been sympathetic and appreciative of the
importance of the occasion. This spirit Is
reflected in his comments upon the affair
in his annual message, which indicate the
national Importance of the event. As he
says, "the transfer of the government to
this city is a fact of great historical Inter
est" and the President Is in a position to
know whereof he speaks when he says that
"among the people there is a feeling of
genuine pride in the capital of the repub
lic." The formal statement of the program
indicates how fully this approaching cele
bration has appealed to the interest of the
government and the people of the states.
The Duke of Manchester surprised his
friends in society by gracefully doing a
cake walk. This will be good news to the
people who feared that the young man had
all these years been leading a life devoid of
ambiti.n.
4 10
The divekeepers have put up their shut
ters in New York, but have not moved out.
They evidently regard this reform move
ment as a mere temporary hindrance to
business, something like a blizzard.
It is a relief to turn from the threats of
Imperialism and commercial despotism to
Secretary Wilson's mild warning that the
country Is In some danger of being over
run by Belgian hares.
Mr. Bryan refrains from giving any pre
liminary advice to Congress, but it is ex
pected that he will be on hand when events
open the avenues to criticism.
It is scarcely to be hoped that we will get
from now w the 2d of next January without
a few more wrangles over that beginning
of the century question.
Everything is placId in the mining dis
tricts, and all the operators have to do Is
to walt for the next cold wave and reap
their reward.
SHOOTING STARS.
A Reaiist.
"So you let your leading man go?"
"I had to," answered Mr. Stormington
Barnes. "He was too realistic in his Ideas."
"Interfered with your work on the
stage?"
"No, not on the stage. In the box of
fice. He wanted real money."
Contrast.
The public's strange ways often sadly
amaze
The man who to Congress has gone.
It will throw you bouquets in the earlier
days,
And, alas! throw you down later on.
In the Harness.
"I suppose you will be glad to get in the
harness again?" said the friend.
"I wish you wouldn't use that phrase,"
answei'ed the sensitive member of Con
gress. "It sounds too much as If I were
depending on a pulL"
An Apprehensive Person.
"What Is the difficulty about digging the
isthmian waterway ?"
"Well," answered the man who places a
very low estImate on his fellow-mortal, "I
shouldn't be a bit surprised If the matter
of pecunIary consideration intruded Itself.
Somebody Is liable to cause confusion and
delay by imagining it is a gold mine In-.
steadi of a canal."
Not Hanghty.
Glad to hear it, Mr. Czar!
Welcome all these tidings are!
Glad to hear you're coming 'rouind
From your illness, safe and sound!
Once we thought you kiand of proud,
Different from the usual crowd.
-Then we never would have sent
Words familiar, though well meant.
-But you graciously unbend,
And we see you condescend
Quite completely now and then
To be sick like other men.
Though you rule by right divine,
You must swallQw plain quinine.
When your -liver Isn't well
You absorb your calomnel.
*Sine you*ve demonstrated thus
You're not.proud, but- one of us,
e# wiill meet you, sir, ha,if way,
*ake you by the hand and say,
GId o hear it, Mr. Czar!
Welcome all theme tidings are!
fl,laqjo hear you're .eminj'rou~Gd
An Immediate Success.
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"The Story of the Devili
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Serviceable Gi
Are evidently to play a prominent part this season. We anticipated and
nary business in this line. The articles for dress and for other practical p
unusually complete and worthful assortment, are admirably adaptable fo
Art and beauty have, however, entered into their composition to a re
tention of our patrons and the public is directed to the comprehensive pr
service the present season.
'Selections made now will be held as advised and promptly delivere
Silverware, Jewelry, Leather Goods, Umbrellas, etc., marked free.
Goods boxed or otherwise made more presentable when practicable.
New Storm Suits or Shopping Suits.
Practical garments that should have a place in every woman's ward
robe. They are cleanly, comfortable and convenient, and for shopping
ptfrposes will be found invaluable, as the skirt being short will allow the
free use of both hands.
We announce another invoice of that exceptional value in Storm
Suits, being, by far, the best value obtainable in suits of this character.
They come in blouse effect and the 'double-breasted, tight-fitting style, and
in a splendid assortment of colorings.
$25.00 Each.
New English Raglans.
We shall place on sale tomorrow a new lot of Women's English
Raglans irl tans, browns and Oxfords, made with satin yokes and stamp
ed with the name of the English maker.
$18.50 Each.
Also New American Raglans
Of heavy covert cloths, in tan and Oxfords; lined throughout with heavy
satin; all seams strapped; handsomely' tailored-velvet collars and cuffs.
Special value,
$34.00 Each.
We Take Pleasure in Calling Attention to Our
Collection of
Elegant Man=Tailored Suits,
Ranging in Price from $25.00 to $50.00'Each.
A Special Value in
Women's Taillor=made Suits.
Handsome All-wpol Camel's Hair Cheviot, in navy blue and black,
lined throughout with heavy black taffeta silk; double breasted, tight-fit
ting style, with satin faced revers.
$22.50 Each.
New Golf Capes.
We have just received a new lot of Golf Capes-always desirable
and always stylish, the most useful garment in a woman's wardrobe
-some are of imported cloths, others are American, all are particularly well
selected patterns, with new and beautiful plaid backs, and the shades are
only those most wanted. We show some new effects in shapes also. Each
lot is a very special value.
$6.75, $7.50, $10.00 and $12.50 Each.
And we call very special attention to the quality
of Imported Cloths used In the Golf Capes at
$15.00 dach.
New Flannel Waists.
The Flannel Waist is pre-eminently the wai'st for this season's wear.
It is at once the most satisfactory and comfortable garment since the
days of the Jersey Waist. We are showing a magnificent assortment of
styles, and almost an unlimited variety of shades.
We call particular attention to two lots-one is made with an Eton
front and a silk fichu to match or of contrasting shade; the other is
made with pendant strap fronts ornamented with tiny gilt or pearl but
tons-two beautiful waists in a very large collection of shades of best
quality flannel only. $67 Eah
New Gros Grain Silk Waists.
Tomorrow we shall offer a line of Women's Gros Grain Silk
Waists-something entirely new in this popular garment. They are made
in a particularly attractive style, and come put up one in a box. We call
special attention to the exquisite shades displayed in this waist-shades not
obtainable in taffetas. They are rich and lustrous and very effective.
$6.75 Each.
A Superb ColleCtion of Furs.
- Every sort of fur in every form that is demanded for the present sea
son. Sable Fox Scarfs and Sets are pre-emninently the correct thing,
and they come in a great variety of elegant effects and qualities.
We Call Special Attention to Our
Sable Fox Sets,
Consisting of handsome Scarf with two large and bushy tals and four
paws, large and fluffy Muff with head and two tails.
Prices, $16.50, $20.00, $24.00 and $42.50 l3ach.
Handsome Sable Fox Scarfs,
Very full and fluffy, with two large and bushy tails and four paws--these
are selected skins and finished in a most thorough manner.
*Prices, $12.50, $13.00, $18.50 and $21.00 Each.
Genuine Marten Scarfs,
With eight genuine marten tails--very rich and very handsome.
Special Price, $10.00 Each.
'Also Genuine larten Muffs
To match above scarf-very handsome-a very untisual value.
Special Price, $10.00 Each.
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Christmas Shopping by M a
We desire to direct attention to purgerfectly eqipped Mail Order I
mnany out-of-town patrons of our establishment prompt and effic:ient serv
in rare instances-n day of-receipt.
The high quality of.our stocks-iireowell known,.as to require -bitt th
which they are offered are as low as is consistent with the quality represe
Owing to the- constant chagswhich occur ini the vat-ious mnakerts
issue a general catalogue, but wilbe.pkeased to rei,e inquiries reWaive
Dret aq cespodence toMi$Odr4partment.
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lave.prepared for a most extraordi
irposes, of which we are showing an
r such gifts.
rmarkable degree of late, and the at
eparations we have made for their
I at the specified time.
Holiday
Dress Patterns.
A sensible gift is a dress pattern,
and there are dozens of places to
graciously bestow such a gift.
We make the selecting easy by in
closing dress lengths in holiday
bands. This puts the gift in better
shape for presentation-and it
doesn't cost you a penny extra. The
work is done at odd times, and we
can serve you with them much
quicker.
Colored Dress Patterns,
Half wool, all wool, silk and wool,
consisting of Cashmeres, Cheviots,
Henriettas, Homespuns and two
toned mixtures, in a vast variety of
colorings.
$2.00 to $7.50 the Pattern.
Black Dress Patterns,
Half wool, all wool, silk and wool,
consisting of Cashmeres, Cheviots,
Serges, Mohair Brilliantines, etc.
$2.00 to $6.00 the Pattern.
Cotton Dress Patterns,
Consisting of Prints, Percales and
Ginghams, and including the new de
signs for spring of i9oi. A very
great variety of new and beautiful
effects.
50c. to $1.50 the Pattern.
We Also Offer
A Recent Purchase of
Dress Goods
For the Holidays
At Very Special Prices,
Lot i consists of
Homespun Mixtures,
In the popular Oxford grays,
browns, greens, blues and reds-all
two-toned effects, strictly all wool
and 36 inches wide.
372c. the yard.
Regular Price, 50c.
Lot 2 consists of
Homespuns and Cheviots,
In the bright new and wanted color
ings, including.browns, Oxford mix
tures, castors and blues-strictly all
wool and ranging in width from 50
to 54 inches.
55c. a yard.
Manufactured to sell for $1.
First floor-Teuth St.
We Direct Attention to
A New Fabric,
"Lustre Silk,"
Which we shall place on sale tomor
row, Tuesday, in Lining Department.
Lustre Silk is a new half-silk
washable fabric, not unlike an all-.
silk taffeta, and retains its beautiful
finish when laundered. Its peculiar
weave affords unusual strength and
durability, making it an excellent
and most desirable material for sep
arate skirts, petticoats, waists, entire
dresses or linings.
Twventy handsome street and even
ing shades. 25 inches wide.
39c. a yard.
First floor-Tenth at. A4f rj.
Silver-mounted
Toilet Articles.
An ingenious manufacturer has
perfected a new white metal that
closely resembles silver, but is lighter
and stronger. This metal plated with
pure silver by an improved process
is the best metallic mounting yet de
vised for brushes, combs, - mirrors,
etc., for the toilet table.
The new goods are -ready and are
very adaptable for Xmas gifts.
Handsome sterling designs superior
to sterling silver for actual use, and
will wear almost indefinitely without
change. The prices, too, are very
attractive, being even lower than.
those usually charged for the heavy
and clumsy goods made of ordinary
white metaL
com., ..en'. or women'., e......... 75c.
Hair Br.se. e.a.................... $2.10
Mirror., with a.'i.., ..a..$2-75 to $4.o0
Cloth Bruss., each..................$2.IO
curved Hat-brirn Bru.ge. each.........$I.00
uitary Har Br..h... pelt........... 42
lrre B....t Br..he., ..a............$.oo
wwas Dy....e..................... $.0
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t .e have 1peig?it truracticable to
to any gciods,' and to afford the.