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THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON. S4TURDAY ........October 4, 1902. QO QSY S. NOTUs..........ldter. #>Q aVIImeW STAS b.. a rs=saae tia pe.asat lsafly Coe.laimfa memk .sere than the eenbtae eir m of the other Waahastes As a News asd Aavectisfag is ha. ae e".petftes. frl se.er to 0".14 daeiys en s ssat of persenal abs...., letters t" TMi 7TAR sheuM met be addressed IS sa asdsiSdssl se aaeted with the ojm b taipar to Ts ITAJ. or to shiu m =-as- Repasrt anst.. soerdiag to tener . pUrpos. The Problem Unsolved. President Roosevelt failed yesterday to persuade the coal operators and the strikers to snk their differences to avert public suf faring. But his failure reflects in no wise upon his judgment in calling the confer ence, or upon his ability in the presentation of the people's case. He did his full and evident duty in a manner to win for him the praise of the country. He succeeded at least in concentrating the responsibility upon the contending parties and in narrow ing the issues between them to an appre ciable degree. The net result of the conference is an offer by the miners to submit their case to him and a board of co-arbitrators of his choos ing, and an alternative offer by the coal operators to allow their employes. as indi viduals, to submit their grievances to the judges of the court of common pleas in their respective districts. But between these two proposals still yawns the chasm which constitutes the real issue of the coal con flict, the recognition of the miners in asso ciation, namely, the union. Although plainly apparent before, yes terdaY's conference accentuated the incon sisteacy of the corporations which both mine coal and transport it in the matter of dealing w4th union labor. With the ex eeption, of Mr. Markle every coal mining in terest yesterday represented by the "op erators" is in constant communication with at least four great labor unions, that of the trainmen, that of the engineers, that of the firemen and that of the telegraphers. Their whole body of railroad workers are organized and are dealt with through their organizations. The operators seek to es tablish the difference between tweedledee and tweedledum by declaring that one union is fit for recognition and another unfit. If a great principle is involved, as Mr. Baer has frequently declared, why is it not broadly applied by the railroad-mining companies? Why is the public made to suffer because In the eyes of these corpora tions one union is regarded as unworthy of confidence? In another regard the operators weak ened their case yesterday by their impu dent demand that the President solve the problem himself by dispatching federal troops into Pennsylvania. No law or con dition exists which will permit such a radi cal invasion of Pennsylvania's rights. If more troops are so imperatively required, and if more troops will guarantee the min ing of the full supply of coal, why have not the oorporations made the same concen trated demand upon the governor of Penn sylvania? He has not yet exhausted his military resources, and has thus far been asked for aid only by the sheriffs of the counties where violence has actually reached the point of overwhelming the local constabulary. The strike leader, John Mitchell, missed the chance of his life yesterday. when he failed to guarantee the resumption of min ing for the public weal. Had he risen in his place in the conference room and promised the ctose of the strike, for the sake of the people, he would have been hailed today as having patriotically met a serious emer gency. Next spring he could, if necessary, have resumed his efforts to secure a redress of grievances for the miners with infinitely better prospects for success than he had last May, for he would have enlisted public sympathy as never before. The outlook is black Indeed. The unyield ing obstinacy of both the operators and the strikers. as disclosed at yesterday's confer ence. permits no present hope of surrender by either side. The present meager product of the mines is barely sufficient to supply the city of Philadelphia. The rate of gain at the collieries is so slow that it will in evitably be many weeks before the normal output is reached, unless the men decide suddenly to yield despite the attitude of their leaders. In New England fires are al ready needed in residences. In New York this necessity will be severely felt shortly. In this region tour weeks more will bring pinching weather. Eight weeks will precipi tate conditions of the gravest danger to the publie health. Certified miners who are willg to work are entitled to be protected in working. Unetil the state of Pennsylvania so re quests, the federal government cannot enter the costnonwealth writh troops. The issuo therefore is n.w squarely up to Governor Stone, 'who has already seriously incurred the charge of neglect of duty. The public interests demand that he waive all con miderations of p.l'cy, and Ignoring the fact that a sharp political campaign Is in pro gress, conce ntrate all avaliahle state troops at the mines when requested by the county authorities and summon the state legisla ture in. extra session to seeks the remely for a desperate situation. The Pennsyl vania legislature ca.n apply heavy pregaur, as The Star has pointed out, both to mine operators and to miners. The people must have coal! Tha.t .there would be a large attendance at the G. A. It. encampment was a foregone conclusion. That the veterans will be inely entertained is an equally easy matter of prophecy. Mr. Platt has not ventured a coal predic tion in some time, and the present state of affairs does not offer him much encourage ment. ~7The Tariff in Kassachusetts. Mr. l..Age, from the republican point of view. was fully justified in the successful ?ght he made yesterday against a revision of the tariff which would put coal, iron, eteel e.nd hides on the free list. It woull have been remarkable indeed had the Mas achusetts republicans adopted for their shibboleth in this campaign the policy which Mr. Cleveland proclaimed eight years ago In his contest with Mr. Gorman. The reubitcans h-tve always taunted the demo crats with following along and occupying their abandoned camps. The laugh there fore Wrauld have been on them had they spread their tents where the ashes of the opposition's fires have long been deed. Mr. Lodge's remarks, however, suggest some very interesting thing,. He says the tastE, whenever revised, must not be re vised es sectional lines. But sectionalism plays a very important pert new ia the tasif questIon. New England has long en jawed great prospes'ity as the result of tariff preteeton for her atena producta. She was for many years without competition at la ismany lines of industry. Competi ties has now begun, and the seath and the mii l ttes ea dereloping their amenafama toV 'psbaftis,L These pe..hman.. are ver ad aremade se by the raw eastrleissma by these two inetlens. New Isl lasking ia these I&aw ama - at a mossaas n the and hides especially In view. The south and west oppose this. They want protection for their unfinished as well as for their finished products. The Virginias, Tennessee, Ala bana and other states are thinking about their coal and Iron ore. Texas is thinking about her wool. ' The whole west counts her cattle and wants the duty retained on hides. This feeling was freely exhibited in the contest over the Gorman-Wilson bill. and as plainly, though in smaller measure, when the Dingley bill was in course of preparation. Mr. Lodge I. himself in favor of free hides, but he sees the peril of an aipeal which, as he thinks. would bring out the local aspect of the matter In too strong a light. He doesn't want Massaohusetis to range herself alongside of Louisiana. The latter will help to organize the House on free trade lines, but insists on preteotien for sugar. The former, Mr. Lodge feels, should not, while Insisting on protection for her finished products, figure too aggressive ly In favor of free trade against the Inter ests of other sections. ~ The Thomas Jeferbon MemoriaL. The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Associa tion will meet in Philadelphia on the 18th instant for the purpose of forwarding Its purpose to erect In this city a suitable "national memorial to the author of the Declaration of Independence." An appeal is to be made to the country, and the re sponse. it is to be hoped, may be both prompt and liberal. The name of Jefferson, like that of Wash ington. of Jackson, of Lincoln, is one with which Americans of all parties now conjure. His services were so great and his talents so luminous, all of his countrymen today cherish his memory with admiration and affection. Lord Macaulay hesitated about expressing an opinion as to Mr. Jefferson's place in history. But he did so only be cause of his doubt about the stability of American institutions. He thought they had not been sufficiently tested. That was nearly half a century ago; and since that time those institutions have emerged strong er than ever from one of the fiercest civil wars in all history. And strengthening with their strength is the bond which binds the American people to the men who first con ceiyed and established the American form of government. And. yet it must be admitted that, much as the people admire him, many of them might know Mr. Jefferson better. He was so many-sided, he knew so much and was so active in so many directions, that his character and performances lend them selves to misconception and exaggeration. As The Star mentioned only the other day, the demagogues draft him for service In their harangues, and picture him as a .og and-hominy patriot, leaning toward the log cabin as a place of residence and the coon skin cap with dangling tail as the regula tion headgear. "Jeffersonian simplicity" is used as a protest against all comfortable living, against all stately obseivances of important state occasions, against all deco rations of whatsoever description and, most absurdly of all, against all polite connection with foreigners in their own countries on terms prescribed by local conventions. There was of course a simplicity about Mr. Jef ferson, but it was that attaching to a great man, and altogether free from 'grotesque ness or affectation. One very happy result of this most meri torious movement therefore will be an awak ening of Interest in this great American per sonality, and a reading which will take many people into the details of the life of one of the most Interesting and useful and patriotic men of modern times. V I 0. Tammany and Congress. The usual complaint is heard in New York about the caliber of the congressional nomi nees. In a way, it is justified. The metrop olis of the country should be represented in the national legislature by men of national consequence. Instead of that Tammany sends men of only local reputations and schooled only In local politics. They suit the purposes of the organization better. Besides, the Tammany leaders, if unrecog nized in the distribution of higher places, might lose the fine edge of their activity. Men of the Devery and Sullivan kind may not be expected to see themselves as others see them. They work hard and roll up the majorities, and in a human sort of way then demand recognition. It seems to be not unlikely that in a few years we shall see Mr. Devery in Congress. Why not? John Morrissy served a term or two, and there have been others. And it must be admitted in all candor that, bad as they are, such men are not bad substitutes for mere millionaires. St. Louis boodlers who handled thousands are far more reedy to "peach"' on their pals than the artful dodgers who filch pocket handkerchiefs. The higher you go in crime, the further you seem to get from a code of honor. A large number of Shakespearean revivals are to be made this season. They will be sandwiched in between dizzy blonde farce comedies and the buss saw melodramas In Ia way that would make the bard of Avon shudder. General Fred. Funston, having participated in army maneuvers In Kansas. will no doubt seek to avoid trouble by maintaining an absolute silence concerning their efficacy or any credit that may be due. William Hooper Young's lawyers have a duty to perform by their client; but theirs is one of those unenviable tasks that law yers are sometimes obliged to undertake. If J. Pierpont Morgan could arrange to re lease coal as easily as he releases money, a great deal of trouble could be averted. Mr. Bill Devery Is among those w'ho are still smarting over a big losing at Saratoga. V'The Universal Language. The universal language idea breaks upon the world again. There is nothing to prove that this thought travels in cycles or recurs in periods, but Its periodicity may be sue pected. This thought of a tongue common to all men, or to most men, has come be fore the human mind so often, though It does not always come in the same form. Like a comet Its appearance or reappear ance is announced from some distant land; the public takes up the theme and discusses its practicability or Its 'impracticability; then interest wanes a.nd another topic sup plants It. The subject, like a comet, comes out of the night, grows bright, faseinaes for a time,,.and then fades. The need of a common speeeh has been felt by some men since the confusion of tongues at Babel. A "Philosophical Lan guage"~ was constructed about three cen turIes ago by John Wmrkins, bishop of Che ter and brother-In-law to Oliver Croenwen, The new language was published in 10SS by the Royal Societ) of Londom, though it is said that no person succeededeln learning It. It was said of 'W'fklnsr "Pgilstaengsal. Language" by Max Muller that it was "the best solution of a problemn whiinh, If of no practical Imaportae, Is af great initsest from a eentifle point of view. Leibnits was also the assi'ueter et a enesmon tongue whish he styl "ty..... Geasrale," bet very few iemene tech am inesti Ia It and ft is eaM ~ta sd suceeded in speakIng er wattingr. Asaa ether mens who have seet to Ineet eo4a. vise a ,nivernti 1sgIme Wes lies bails de Man in USa eSubor 04M Andrees In ILan The Vaiseek bIma4 the eir de ad hah - h gnfin between Great Britain, France, Germany and the United States for purposes of com steree and tramel." His segestion is that we shall all learn tle Italian speech, and that "every oicial, from premier to police man, sha be compelled to pass an esami nation In this soft southern speech." Sir Frederick Bramwel's reasons are a little weak. Italian may be gracious, grace ful and grateful, but it Is not the language of the present and will not be the language of the future. Statistics me show, as Is alleged, that while this language was spoken In 1i1 by only fifteen millions it is now spoken by over forty miins. But this proves nothing. ' The conquering lan guage is the Englh. It has driven French from Its pre-emineneos. It is the language of beines and it is business that rules and will rule the world. The French is still. though in a less degree than half a century ago, the language of diplomaey. but diplomacy, one* an art, has now be come a busines. The Bnglsh.-speaking people of Great Britain and Ireland, the United States. Canada and Austrila are teaching their tongue to all the other peo pie of the world. When the uncounted nil lione of Aslatics and Africans learn a lan guage other than their own it will be the language of trade and commerce. I0 I The report has gone out that W. H. Truesdale, one of the coal operators, has no coal in the cellar of his house and is unable to purchase any in his town. Under ordinary circumstances Mr. Truesdale might hope for some sympathy. . Coal consumers, or rather would-be coal consumers, should not be expected to warm themselves by their own indignation. The experiment would be an eminently danger ous one. General Corbin, while in Berlin, was mis taken for one of the Boor generals. Gen eral Botha will hunt up a mirror and take another look at himself. .0I0I The New York man who after shooting his wife ran for a police station must have shared the popular lack of confidence in the detectives. It is thought that the present war in Venezuela is near enough to an end to warrant preparations for the next one. I~ I The polar explorer's entire life is spent In starting expeditions and trying to get back home. There is no doubt about it; the coal trust is one of the naughty ones. I 0 I SHOOTING STAlS Insufficient Wisdom. He Is a great geologist, And yet-we much regret it Although he knows how coal was made He can't tell how to get It. Among Sportsmen. "Did Biggs have any luck hunting lions in Africa?' "Yes. Great luck." "How?" "Didn't meet any lions." Melancholy Mutation. The place where fuel once was kept Is sorrowful. I vow It was a coal bin long ago But it's a has-been now. Protecting a Home Industry. "Do you mean to say that you don't want a railway through Crimson Gulch?" asked the astonished surveyor. "That's exactly what I mean to say. young feller." answered Bronco Bob. "Cactusville got a railroad, didn't it? And they hadn't had It two weeks before a couple of men won half the money in camp, got cold feet, took the train, and was gone for ever and ever. Crimson Gulch ain't takin' any such chances." Deficiencies. This world, with its failures compels us to sigh What a state of enjoyment, where cares now enslave, 'Twould be brought to, If flying machines could be built that would fly And automobiles could be made to behave As they ought to. Appreciative of the Unique. "That young oman has some very origi nal ideas," said the susceptible young man. "Yes." answered Miss Cayenne, "she must have. Otherwise she couldn't possibly de rive so much enjoyment from listening to her own piano-playing." During the Coal Famine. Oh, what care I for diamonds, And rubies rich and rare, And rosy cheeks and laughing eyes And wavy ohestnut hair? What care I for the beauties Which poets may discern? They're well enough when wanted, But they aren't good to burn. And what care I for reasons, I'ropounded with much care, To show just why we cannot eck Tomorrow's bill of thre. For statesmanlike deductions My spirit does not yearn They are mentally Inspiring, But they aren't good to burn. Receivership for 1Mines. From the Boston Advrertiser. The courta have not hesitated to take charge of public service corporations and carry them on by means of receivers. This is a form of temporary application of so cialistic principles, only so often employed that the public is used to the method. Un less the owners of the anthracite mines are able to run them, why not in the public in terest apply this power of the government, leaving the quarrel between the mine work ers to be settl.d out of court, after the pub lic needs have been satisfied? Impuduec of Operaters. Prom the Chicago Inter-Ocea. As between the two bodies of men (opera tors and employes) in question, the legal presumption is In favor of the miners' or ga nization. The right of men to or=anie ror their common benefit and protection is imbedded In our laws and afBmed by hun dreds of court decisions. This monopoly assumes its own right to exist and pre sumes to deny the right of, the minert union to exs. It seouts the union of miners, refuses to deal with the=m on any terms as an or=aniss+ion, and yet insists that they, ad the whole American people and their President shall deal with it as if Its own legal status were absolutely un qestinnable There is no d4os that leuses trash lnw. The namnminaam . maWs. are aa aboaten. The ,4t eslered olSIStas wen as the --==.==== 0f less ou bea I -5 .etnat a w a s of aet 1.50 tosr Good Welsb Aadsesb ttia -o)tober s -o !o A lAO WS Waewin . pu s me ft M Iii.. 2I&l.eg the eeu an.ee b ae 6 A I" l- ipaa A. Parlett Lloyd, a7'St. Paul St. *~ AMSOptx 4altim o d The Fdelity and Depoit Company o Maryland guar antees the delivery of the coal as above advertised or the re fund of the money. HARRY NICODEMUS, Secretary-Treasurer. s a UDY and brain demand all the nfonu r is hment contained in Holmes' genuine home made "fILK" BREAD. The wholesme ifoodnew. of "Milk" Bread I. kept righ up to the highest tae dar d ho the eonalentiousl we~ of th etadresh t mateis. It ithe best made and beet baked bread ithere Is. Miied with fresh milk instead of water. Se. a loaf, delivered. Holmes' Bakery, 1st & E Sts. 'Phone East 864. oe4a.t,thL,40 A Carload of "CECIL LIAN" Piano Players Has just arrived from the factory by the B. & 9 LR. This is the larg est single shipfhent of players ever sent to this city. It shows our con fidence in the superiority of this player over Ill others. The PECILIAN Has every 1oitt of excellence con tained in other players, besides IN DIVIDUA EATURES which make it Mote,artis#l rendition More durable' Easier to_ oerE - -, A child can~ pump it without any fatigue whatever Dverpowering in nmusical effects I Every statement we make cad he backed up by practlca1.demonstratfon. We have epid other makes >f players, but the "Oecilian" is as much superior to everything now In the marker, as a Professional Planist is to an Amateur. The "Oecillan" Is sold on monthly payments If leslred. RIDOITAIZ DAILY. Droop's Music House, 9d5 PENlia. AVENUE. Steinway and Other Leading Pianos. oe4-tf,75 We long ago experienced *the comfort and good health derived from the use of Ripans Tabules, and they have become. an indispensa ble household necessity, used on occasiowvby -every member of the family. At druggistu. The FIve-ent packet Is enogh for a ordi nary occasioa. Tbe famnily bottle. 60 cents, eentains a suzptly for a year. QRANGE ACel Is at a pretnlum-.Gas Is low Aprie5S. Therefoal in Using a Gas. 3as6 1" not enl have the qutekeet, eeaness and iaakt effective mean et eokn,but Jam. uave dollars. We Sae aflthe bstk esCofG asnges Qas A t xchnge 14a4 NeiiYork Ave. the Staissi - ImLported%nd Domestic -tth Lutz & C...97 Pa. Ave. C h Plt Essa s-alay, - to the barrel. Everything You Bake for O.A. R.Oues -will be an assured success if you rely on "Cream Blend." Such light, inviting Bread, Rolls and Biscuits-such deli cious Cake and Pastries as "Cream Blend" makes are sure to please even the most exact Img. "Cream Blend," The Perfect Flour -represents the highest devel opment of .modern milling. It's a scientific "BLEND" of SEVERAL of the choicest spring and winter wheat flours, and is absolutely pure and un equaled in NUTRIENT prop erties. 7Order It-spectfy it-and in.iat en having it. AT YOUR GROCER'S. B.B.Earnshaw&Bro., Wholesalers,1 1 i 0 t Ith t. a.. it " mulilllMilll#iMIM NiMnlmiiMillillillilim m U ia =We undersell the town on Suit Cases. I I Every time we get Is comptition with } 1 } I the other dealers on suit cases WE I } 1 I MAKE THE SALE. There is no doubt i( i I I about it. we can undersell them all on } } l I suit eases. Biggest line in town-$.25 I I I I to $25. KNEESSI,425th. K V il.SS 9'Phone E. 94 M. ocs-2&d f.MR. ELMO B. JASPER IS NOW WITH US. New Shoes for Ladies, $3, $3.50 & $4. LARGE and carefully se lected stock of the best productions of Ameri ca's leading shoe manu facturers, which includes the - newest shapes, lasts and leathers. At $3, $3.50 and $4 they equal the finest custom made shoes. Inspection invited. Children's Shoes. We give special attention to the fitting of children with be coming and comfortable foot wear. Fall styles-all sizes $1.25, $1.50, $2 and $2.50. Robt. and coh e1nSon, 1 P4 StNEXT TO 1114 S.9eOL.UMBIA THEATER. oc4-s,tu&th-O0 THE BEST OF PIANOS. The Grimes Piano Stores Handle the Several Leading Makes of Pianos. -Some people favor one kind of piano-and some another. It has been the object of Grimes' Piano Stores to anticipate every one's want and handle pianoe of several kinds. The Har$man, the Stults and Bauer and other makes constitute the stock of this housea stock that hasn't a peer in town. -The Grimes stores are featuring several good pianos that can be sold at reasonable prce45 and $275. They're thoroughly worthy Instruments, and on the plan of selling this house has adopted they can he sold on payments of $6 a month. The outside attraction of these pianos, the heautiful case work, is only a hint of the inside excellence. -Another feature of the Grime. establishment is the exchange of old piano., both upright and squarethe allowance made for them 1s up to the limit of their value-and can be applied on the purchase of a -new piano at once-or a receipt will be given calling for the full value of the old piano to he applied as payment on the new instrument any time it may he wanted. -A visit to this new store, at 1212 P st., will con vince any one looking for a piano that his best interest is considered there, 1t Hundreds of Women X -owe their good looks to EVANS' "BRIGHTlWELWs OOMPLEx TALCUM the toilet outfis of refined POWDER, women all over the city. Re 'move. blackhead., freckles, 25e- ~ Pi.kPls**nd ether blemi.hes Sand clear. ONLY 25,jar. Evans' Drug Store, 2B-00 P SIREET N.w. oe4-s,tu&th-20 ise' Denifrc There are all sorts of teeth and teeth in all sorts et con Preserves grise.t asegg DEN(TIFRICE" will not iso The gmEtEv Its a P33 TEETH. acd'fe W. Thompson Pharmacy Cheaper Than Coal "If they're Rich's Shoes they're proper." Ten-one F-Cor. 1oth. as. DIMa. -,s.. "-nss." Young ladies who will make their debut shortly, and prospective brides, should look to us to supply them with the necessary footwear -the correct slippers and carriage boots. 'des can buy footwear for their entire trousseaux-for traveling for boudoir wear-for recep tion and opera wear. Needless to tell you that all the dainty shades in satins, suedes and kid are here, as well as patent leather. In trimmings the assortment is unsurpassed, embracing ev ery pretty and stylish effect -distinctly different from any you have ever before seen. The showing of the new carriage boots, walking boots, hunting, golfing and riding footwear and boudoir footwear is also most com plete, and embraces all the novelties which are stylish. The line of riding boots for army officers and those who will take part in the parades during the next few days is also complete. Regular and extra sizes are here, and the special regulation army rid ing boots, with small, me dium and large legs for men of slender, medium or portly build. This is a store of novelties in footwear, and we see to it that everything is shown. Special footwear is here for nurses, housemaids, butlers and waiters, with noiseless rubber heels and elkskin, which will not scratch the floor, or without heels, if you wish them. B. RICH'S SONS, EIGB-GRADB FOOTWEAB, Ten-one F St.-Cor. ioth. It Wet hOOd . A. R. -Zinfandel Claret the finest of all domestic clarets $2.50 DOZ. QTS. -Old Gray Rye Whiskey, for mint juleps d hihballs 1 FULL QT. TO=KALON ."Co. r%J=KA ?1 V 614 i14th Ct., oc2dPhone 9. Gas Logs in Full Variety. New Stock Just Arrived. All the Sizes. C. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 2thst., 1204 st. FIRIl-PROOP -STORAGE. Separate locked compart ments, $2 per month up. Lowest rate of insurance. Every convenience. Esti mates furnished. Merchants' Transfer & Storage Co., 920-922 E St. Opening the% Pall Sao ~Ladies' Tailorings Our tarin, work invaribl tiBa ea eall and view the new fa.hion Louis Foer, 4d' 8es uth S. - neanwa. u.n vRaubm at PAal. UlINA-LAROCHIE Barber & Ross. -Don't take -any chances -buy an Oil Heater guaranteed to heat. W HETHER coal is scarce or not-it will be the wise plan to have an oil heater on hand for emergencies. Take no c h a n c e s with unknown makes that may give sat isfaction-buy your oil heat er at Barber & Ross' and get a heater that is GUAR ANTEED TO HEAT. Oil heaters are scarce, but we're still holding to the old prices $4.5@ & $5. Barber & Ross, 11th & ( Sts. At laking'lante los' $5 a ONL $5daaen ts keeping us an ew5ai buq.alThew are quite the moet peprpotoe we make at the prlce. nna Doz.~ it as mac,h care as our higergpiedr-oos L7OaI or write for engagements. STALEE'S, "8'R"" oc4-e,tu,th-14 PETER GROGAN, Credit for All Washington. We Make, Lay and Line All Carpets Free and on CREDIT No Charge for Waste in Matching Figures. With such substantial sav ings as these, there is no doubt about our ability to carpet your house for less money than any one else in Washington. Our carpet stock contains all the guar anteed grades of Velvets, IAxminsters, Tapestries, Brus sels, Ingrains, etc., also fine Rugs in all sizes. Make your selections and we will cut your bill into small Weekly or Monthly Payments. -Our furniture lines are -now complete, and include the newest and handsomest -styles in Parlor, Bed Room -and Dining Room Suites. We are comnplete furnishers, :including Lace Curtains, -Portieres, Draperies, Fine :Haviland China, Framed Pic :tures, etc. We have an Im -mense stock of Oil~and Gas -Heaters and Ranges which -we are selling at old-time prices. Let .us brighten up your home for winter. Crdi makes the buying easy. P4ETER~ C[@CAI, 817-819-821-823 eventh Street N.W., Between HandlISts. Owen-=Tailored Covert Coats for Ladies. Owme,3 Lgaes' I eTaio,423i sth "BaseInhbeek"eCurIlIesm e her~o atnied.W th ad sppl . ve lests e se sede dmeu.ntsera Aasei .aapi.