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MIDWINTER SALE
of Furniture, Carpets, Rugs
and Draperies.
to 40% Rednnctfioinis.
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The stock offered is not goods bought for a sale, but regu
lar stock?high-class goods that we are closing out to make
room for shipments which are on the way. Your chance
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slip <-Lshi<iiis: all the latest upholsteries.
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$30.00
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$30.OO T'arlor Suite...
$35.00 Parlor Suite...
$."?:> OO Parlor Suite...
$58.73 Parlor Suite..
$4t5.00 Parlor Suite...
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$125.IN> Parlor Suite..
$*5.00 Parlor Suite...
$40.fiO Parlor Suite...
$4.1 (tit Parlor Suite...
$140.?>0 parlor Suite
SI 48.75 Parlor Suite ,$t<ifMM
$50.?tO Parlor Suite SJ0.50
$57.5ft Parlor Suite $42.50
$?rt.00 Purler Suite $45.00
$75.00 parlor Suite $5(5.75
$115.00 Parlor Suite $.vi 50
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$22.?"> Chiffonier $14.50
$1.V50 ( biffonier $11 5?>
$22 50 Chiffonier $1?.SS
$30.00 Chiffonier $22.50
$25.On Chiffonier $18.75
$4u.<>0 Chiffonier $30.00
$42.50 i biffonier *.">1.75
$25.5*t Chiffonier $10 50
$50.00 Chiffonier $37.!?
$83.00 Chiffonier $?3. i.i
$28.75 Chiffonier $21.88
$72 50 Chiffonier $54.75
*32.50 Chiffonier $3"?.75
$85.00 Chiffonier $48.75
$110.00 Chiffonier $87.50
Chiffonier to mutch any bureau If wanted.
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$35.0il Buffets $25
$40.50 Buffets $36.
$52.0*1 Buffets $39
$39.50 Buffets $28.
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RUG
Another arrival of those 9x12 Seamless Brus
sels Rugs. To go at $I3?5?
9x12 Velvet Rugs $18.75
? 9x12 Extra Fine Seamless Brussels Rugs $16.75
9x12 Heavy Axminster Rugs $22.50
9x12 Extra Axminster Rugs $25.00
New display of Crex Rugs; all sizes; at special prices.
New arrival of American Fiber Rugs; all sizes. The
ideal new floor covering; wears well; is sanitary and eco
nomical. See them!
All other Furniture and Rugs at proportionate reductions.
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ERLEBACHER'S
"THE STYLE SHOP"
NEW YORK. WASHINGTON.
A Group of Suits, Coats, Dresses
and Capes,
$ 11.98,
Formerly Sold at $25 to $32.50.
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A record special that argues well for your * *
attention, and is of money-saving importance. * *
An accumulation of (few of a kind) Suits, * *
Coats, Dresses and Capes left from our regular * *
stock at big reductions. All this season's mod' * *
els. The SUITS are strictly tailored of vari- * *
ous fabrics. All colors. The COATS ARE Y\ * *
and full length of broadcloth, serge and two- * *
toned cloths. The DRESSES are of broadcloth, * *
prunella, serge, taffeta and foulard. The CAPES * *
are evening shades of broadcloth. * *
ERLEBACHER'S, 1222 F Street.
Trout, Ik o o . o 10c
Pollock, lb 8c
' Cod, flb 10c
Flounders, lb. . . 10c
Salmon, lb 118c
Baking Mackcrcl, lb 18c
Steaked Mackerel, lb 20c
Smelts, lb 18c
Black Bass, lb 14c
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Butter Fish, lb 14c
Halibut, lb 16c and 18c
Oysters, qt 35c
Shredded Fish, box 5c and 7c
Salt Mackerel, each 5c and 10c
lb Dutcb Market
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TALKS OF GREAT BRITAIN.
JOSEPH FELS.
WRONGSOFBRITONS
Oppression of Landowners
Explained by Rich Londoner.
UNDERVALUATION OF SOIL
Assessed at Worth Estimated in
1688, Regardless of Improvements.
COMMONS MISAPPROPRIATED
Joseph Fels Predicts New Dooms
day Book?Expects Great
Liberal Victory.
"Work for tlie unemployed. Hope for
the toiler. The burden for the back of
him who Is best able to bear It."
These are the slogan? of the adminis
tration in the electoral contest now being
waged in Great Britain against the action
of the house of lords in rejecting the
financial budget of the government, says
Joseph Fels, the millionaire manufac
turer of London and Philadelphia, in an
Interview with a Star reporter today.
"It is not an attack upon the bouse of
lords as an institution," said Mr. Fels.
"It is an appeal to the country to know
if rank injustice and monopoly,' which
for upward of three hundred years have
served to make the rich richer and the
poor poorer, shall continued uncurbed.
"Not since 1888 has there been a valua
tion?or, as you call it here, an assess
ment?of land in Great Britain. The
value placed upon the great source of all
wealth, the soil, three hundred and
twelve years ago is the value now em
ployed upon which to base taxes.
Improvements Not Taxed.
"Nor is there any separation in valua
tion of land and the improvements put
upon it, such as you have here. If a
broad park of hundreds of acres was as
sessed in those remote times at a valua
tion of ?10, or $100 of American money,
that is today the valuation upon which
la based the tax required of its owner,
although, in the interim, millions of dol
lars' worth of Improvements may have
been placed upon it.
"The 78,000,000 acres of land that com
prise the soil of Great Britain is owned
by 12,000 people. Think of it! Think, too.
of the revenue they pay as land taxes
into the government coffers and compare
it with the millions that must be wrung
from the people in other ways'
"It Is the provisions of the rejected
budget providing for a revaluation of the
land and a tax of a half penny to the
pound, as well as a tax on the Increment
of land values amounting to 2D per cent
of the profits realized in the sale of land,
that are the dominant features of that
budget and the pri*e for which those
who supported it are contending.
Two-Thirds of Land Useless.
"Not over one-third of the land of
Great Britain Is put to its beet use. The
remainder Is held out for sporting and
amusement purposes or for speculation.
"In London alone there are 10,000 acres
of unused land which, it has been said,
has never known a spade In the memory
of man. Many landowners are absentees
without local Interest other than as it
affect* the value and the rental of their
property. '
"The agricultural lands that are not
used are not taxed at all. No taxes are
levied while a farm is idle. Suburban and
urban land is also free from taxation
practically while not in use, except in the
matter of water rents and the like.
"Land is a sacred thing in the eyes
of the land owner of the British empire
So city and county officials have ex
perienced the greatest difficulty in get
ting the land actually needed for public
improvements. The right of eminent do
main, such as is employed In this coun
try, exists, but is seldom ever exercised
in Great Britain.
"Not only is the landowner not con
tent with what he has, but for years
he has been encroaching upon the com
mon lands of the people, the pasture
lands along the roadsides and the pub
lic commons, which are an institution
not generally known in this country
In numberless Instances It has been
found that the owners of the land con
tiguous to these lands of the common
people have advanced their fences and
taken them intp their own lnclosures.
Commons Are Stolen.
"Twenty years' continuous possession
of land thus dishonestly obtained vesta
a title in the man who has appropriated
it. One may find all through Kngiaml
where this has been done and see
where the old fence lines were anil
where the new ones have added acres
dishonestly to those who built them
"So Great was this evil that an or
g&nization was formed, railed the In
closures Association, which undertook
the duty of prosecuting landowners
who did this. In many instances, as a
result, the people's lands have been re
stored to them.
"But when the framers of the recent
budget undertook to provide for the re
valuation of all land and to shift the
burden from the shoulders of the people
by a fair and reasonable tax upon the
value of the land the howl went up.
Lloyd-George's Views.
"Mr. Lloyd-George said in a recent
speech upon the subject:
" "As long as the constitution Rave rank
and possession and power it was not to
be intereferred with. As long as it even
secured their sports from intrusion and
made interference with them a crime; as
long as the constitution enforced royal
ties and ground rents and fees and pre
miums and fines and all the black retinue
of exaction; as long as it showered writs
and summonses and injunctions and dis
tresses and warrants to enforce them,
then the constitution was inviolate; it
was sacred.
" 'It was something that was put in the
same category with religion, that no man
ought to touch, and something that the
chivalry of the nation ought to range in
defense thereof. Hut the moment the
constitution begins to discover that there
are millions of people outside the park
gates who need attention, then the consti.
tution is to be torn to pieces.
" 'The question will be asked whether
fi0o men, ordinary men, chosen accidental
ly from among the unemployed, should
override the judgment of millions of peo
ple who are engaged in the industry which
makes the wealth of the country.'
500,000 Starving in London.
"There is every reason to believe there
are a half million people practically on
the verge of starvation in London alone.
What will the budget do for them? It
will furnish the British government with
an illimitable reservoir from which it
may draw its resources for the public
needs and lift the burdens from the
shoulders of the people.
"The taxes arising from the revaluation
of the land, it is conlidently asserted by
thinking men. will furnish all the rev
enues and exempt the people from other
taxes. It will result in making the
monopolies, now based on lands which are
exempt from taxation, bear their share of
the burden.
"It will result in the disintegration of
large estates and their appropriation to
proper uses, thus furnishing employment
for thousands who need it. For it will
not be profitable to hold large parks for
amusement and sporting purposes.
"That land will be taken up by those
who will cultivate it and add to the real
wealth of the nation.. Already in antici
pation of the future many large estates
have been spilt up and put upon the
market.
"Every- member In parliament who rep
resents the labor movement favors the
land clause of the budget. At the polls
it has the support of not only the liberals,
but the freetraders and the Irish nation
alists as well as the labor party.
Big Liberal Victory.
"I predict as the outcome of the preseiit
election that the liberals will go in with
324 members, the Irish nationalists with
>*'l, and the labor party with IS), against
214 for the conservatives.
"The election will run over seven or
eight days. Mark the reason fur it. Every
one who owns a bit of land has a right to
vote where it is located. Some have as
many as seven votes, while the man who
does not has but one. Yet withal the
victory is asstired.
"The election began January 15 and
will end probably January 22. perhaps a
bit sooner. It is going to give the Cham
berlain protective policy a setback.
"A permanent press bureau has been
established, whoso object is to permeate
every part -of the kingdom with tracts
and pamphlets setting forth the justice
of the cause. Many works of Henry
George have been put in this form, so as
to reach the l>oor.
"There are sixty men running for par
liament who are members of the United
League for the Taxation of Land Values
and vitally interested in the question. The
lords themselves have solemnly pledged
themselves to abide by the verdict of the
people, and they will. If they do not it
will mean a revolution which will bode no
food to them.
"The league has spent approximately
$30,000 in the cause since last January.
There Is more to come. We shall have a
new domesday book.
"Great pressure was brought to bear
upon the government. It had to yield in
exempting land estates valued at less than
50 pounds (??i0) an acre. But the rest
must bear the burden."
Mr. Fels is on his way to Alabama, and
leaves tonight for the single tax colony
at Fair Hope, in Baldwin county.
ANNUAL BALL GIVEN.
Plattedeutsche Verein Host at Old
Masonic Temple.
Delegates from the several German so
cieties of the District joined with the
members of the Plattedeutsche Verein
and their ladies in celebrating the an
nual hall of the verein at the old Ma
sonic Temple.
The following committee was in oharge:
Henry Achterklrohen, president; William
Wie*mann. vice president; William 8teur*
mann, secretary; August Schmidt, treaa
urer. Arrangement committee; Fritz
Brandt, Henry Graue, John Steinmet?,.
William Steurmann, Henry Mueller. Re
ception committee; F. W. Seebode, Rich
ard Weisker. Charles Dlsmer, W. A. En
gel, John Wischhusen. Floor committee
F. W. Beuter. Henry Wehrenberg, Rob-'
ert Weber, William Wicgmann, Harry
Lohmeyer.
"P. B." Annual
Midwinter Clearance
Is Moving Rapidly.
A short time now and all the "P. B." winter-weight suits and over
coats?offering such splendid selection now?will have found their way
into the possession of as many pleased buyers. We mention this by
way of a gentle reminder for the man who has put off or been delayed in
the coming. This "outward" movement is being hurried in no uncertain
way by price concessions that really mean something.
Included are the famous "P. B." Club Models?"Metropolitan,''
"University" and "Cosmos"?and all other "P. B." winter-weight suits
and overcoats.
Nothing but our regular "P. B." stock offered in this sale.
"P. B." $15.00 Valines, $10.75
P. B." $18.00 Values, $13*25
P. B." $20.00 Values, $14.25
P. B." $25.00 Values, $18.75
P. B." $30.00 Values, $21.75
"P. B." $35.00 Values, $25.50
"P. B." $40.00 Values, $31.25
"P. B." $45.00 Values, $34.75
"P. B." $50.00 Values, $37.50
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PERMIT BY CONGRESS NOT
NEEDED, VIRGINIANS SAY
State Has Full Right, They Assert,
to Put the Statues of Washing
ton and Lee in the Capitol.
After polling the Virginia delegation
yesterday afternoon. Representative Ca
ter Glass of that state Issued the follow
ing statement bearing on the tempestuous
Lee controversy: ..
"Virginia's statues are in Statuary Ha .
They are there by right and will remain.
Since the issue has been raised y cer
tain malignants. Virginia does not ha\e
Jo ask and should not ask northern mem
bers of Congress to permit Gen. Lee s
image to be put In the nations hall of
fame. All the bitter resolutions of all
the Grand Army camps in America can
not get them out.
Formal Presentation Opposed.
The Virginia delegation is opposed to
any formal presentation which might
sanction the idea that Congress Has any
right to reject or decline to accept elth
one or both of the memorials.
In the opinion of the nine representa
tlves and Senators Daniel and Martin,
Senator Heyburns hostility to any move
ment honoring the memory of the Con
federate leader wil meet with the disap
proval of Congress. Mr
As spokesman for the delegation il.
Glass holds that Congress tL of a
right to refuse to accept the tribute 01
sovereign state.
Attitude of Virginians.
"The statute under which the monu
ments to eminent men are placed in the
Capitol does not contemplate public pa
rade or ceremony," he says. W 1th my
colleagues. I take the position that, since
the Issue has been raised, Virginia does
not have to ask for congressional accept
ance. The only thing that a formal and
unnecessary presentation would accom
Sush would be to disclose Just how many
northern congressmen there are who
fail to appreciate the greatness of Gen
Lee as a man and a soldier. I think
there are precious few.
"I would not like to furnish an oppor
tunitv to any one of these obscure and
vindictive individuals to asperse the mem
ory of Gen. Lee. Had it been desirable
to make a parade over the installation of
the statues of Washington and Lee. t e
Virginia commission designated bv the
general assembly might have ordered a
ceremonial celebration in Statuary Hall,
such as some states have. I make no
question of the wisdom and good taste
of the decision to dispense with public
ceremonies."
NEEDED NO HELP.
Venerable Justice Harlan Makes
Light of JJishap.
Although fast approaching seventy
seven years of age, JuBtlce Harlan of the
Supreme Court of the United States last
I night gave his class in constitutional law
in George Washington University an illus
tratlon in constitutional stability not in
1'as he arose from his chair alter his
lecture the justice accidentally stepped off
a low platform and was precipitated, as
a result ofT the rostrum among the
chairs of the vlassroom, several feet
below
?Everything is all right; no injury sus
tained " he assured members of the class
who rushed forward to pick him up. He
did not need their help, put on his over
goat and walked to the street car as
'briskly as when he came in.
Schofield Garrison Officers.
At the last meeting of Gen. J. M.
Schofield Garrison, No. 1, Regular Army
and Navy Union, at 419 10th street, the
following officers recently elected to serve
for the calendar year ending December
31, 1910, were Installed by the national
commander, Joseph B. Morton:
Commander. J. G. Maynard: senior vice
commander. Emll Walter; junior vice com
mander, Amabllo Samuels; adjutant. M.
E. Drew; quartermaster. L. J. Melchior;
officer of the day, William Zlriax; officer
of the watch and guard. John Kelly;
chaplain, John McKeon; surgeon, Edward
S. Hoag. _ ?
Mr. Maynard has held the office of com
mander for three successive terms and
enjoys a similar distinction in the cor
responding office of Garfield Post, G. A.
R.t to which he was recently elected and
installed.
Mr. Melchior has been quartermaster
of the garrison continuously since 1R91
and fills the position of acting paymaster
, also.
China, Glass, Pottery, Kitchen Wares, Etc.
Bigger airnd Better
Bargains Than Ever
?For Friday and Saturday.
UNDREDS of housewives look forward to these
week-end bargain sales.
This week's offerings present exceptional op
portunities to economize.
Note how deeply we have cut prices on the following
wanted household articles:
8-qt. Galvanized Iron Pails,
one to each customer..
00c Covered Garbage Cans..
5c
39c
79c
19c
98c
98c
$1.25 Odd Decorated Shades.. 69c
98c
49c
98c
20-gal. Ash Cans, regulation
size
35c Large-size Coal Hods..
13.00 10-piece Toilet Set.
damaged
Parlor Lamps, without
globes; values up to $6.00
$0.00 Cut Glass Bread or
Cake Tray, damaged
$1.25 Hand-painted Japanese
Vase, damaged...'
$4.00 Mat-green Umbrella
Jar
35c Feather Dusters, special.. 19c
29c
19c
29c
39c
40c White Stoneware Waste
Jars
40c 14-qt. Enameled Dish
pans
50c Colonial Glass Tum
blers, tpecial. doz
75c Imported China Salad
Bowls
$4.00 6-qt. Ice Cream Fr?e?-M -jq
ers. shopworn
$1.25 Waffle Irons, rusted 79c
00c "Wagner" Large-size *a.
Cake Griddles JVC
1,000 White Hotel Meat
and Vegetable Dishes,
crazed, each
"Royal" Double Roasters, Dam
aged Dishes, Discontinued Pat
terns, Odd Lots Table Cutlery,
Knives, Forks and Spoons - - - -
All
Price
8
2c
at
THE HOUSE-WARES STORE,
934 F St. through to 527-29 10th St.
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Women's
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Misses' 7
Outergar
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ST. N.WJ
Opposite Ebbitt House.
Gonuine (Clearing Sal?.
HIGH GRADE WINTER
SUITS AT BIG REDUCTIONS.
UR Semi-annual Clearing Sale starts tomorrow?a sale that offers
extraordinary bargains in Hl,'h-grade Winter Suits for women.
You know the merits of this apparel. It is the sort that finds
favor with women of discriminating tastes. Come earl*-.
A value that is notable. A
lot of Very Handsome Seree
Suits in blue and black, silk
lined coats and assorted style
skirts; all sizes. Exceptionally
tine goods. Regu
lar price, $3o. Re
duced for Friday
to ".
Just a small lot of Broad-wal*
Serge 3-pieee Suits, trimmed with
braid; a most desirable style;
sizes 34, 30 and
38 only. Worth ?i mm
$38. Reduced for JV jL J| , / ^
Friday to
$17.50
An irresistible special. A lot
?>r Broadcloth and Wide-wale
Serge Suits in black and navy
blue and popular shades. A very
desirable collection. You'll find
a suit to please
you. Worth $35
and $38. Reduced
for Friday to...
A choice lot of Fine Long
Coats. b*st styles shown this
winter; in black and mixture#;
assorted sizes. Worth $18.30,
$21 and $25. Re- # t a c\mm
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$21.75
GREAT BARGAIN IN WAISTS.
-A fine lot of White Waists in a wide assortment of stvlcs;
$ mussed from display; a most attractive collection;
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