Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-06-19
AnE W. Nor R1ear,

That we are applying the proper remedy in making
these reductions, however harsh and unwsicoms to
others they may seem, Is clearly proven By the rap
idly diminishing surplus goods throughout the store
and the eagerness with which they are purchased b.
| our many customers
We believe 1t was Franklin who said, he would
"Rather be right than be President"
We believe We are right. and that our customers ap
preciate our endeavors to give them the very bes,
| values possibly obtainabe, in this any city.
We not only watch prices here, but throughout the
| country.
The Zone Price" system Is steadily making over the
| entire mercantile business
To buy satisfactorily 1t is necessary to have conf
dence in the house one deals With. Then It is some
thing to be able return what buy and get back
your money.
Bona fide reductions can only be made where the
| ABSOLUTE ONE PRICE SYSTEM exists.
We quote below q few additional reductions to move
| the following goods of which we have q surplus:
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT.
SURPLUS STOCK OF PLAIDS.
To make the surplus stock offerings in this depart
msnt of more interest have just added elegant
line of Plaid Flannels in choice combinations. While
the stock is not large. what have must be sold
Regular
Surplus Stock Price
on counters
LINEN DEPARTMENT.
SURPLUS STOCK OF CARRIAGE ROBES.
We have surplus stock of Striped Linen Carriage
Robes fine quality, extra heavy.
Regular Price. LOO.
SURPLUS STOCK frlce--.. .@o'
CHECK NAINSOOK.
Customers must remember the last 1900 yards of
Checked Nainsook IS better grade than those sold
before at tile same price. Worth 1Sc., only 12lac
SURPLUS STOCK OF HAMBURG EMBROIDERY.
We have q surplus stock of 5-nch fine Hamburg
Embroidery; must be moved.
Regular Price. 46c
surplus Stock Price
LADIES' UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT.
Complete with all the wants of trade. Customers
going away for the summer season, and not having
the time to make up garments will find that we are
displaying exceptionally fine stock Of the best
materials of superior Workmanship at prices very
small ma, gin above the actual Of the materials.
Ladies' fine Muslin Drawers Chcmses and Corset
Covers good quality and thoroughly made,
ONLY 26c. EACH.
Ladies' extra fine Muslin Chemises, Corset Covers
and Cau,bric Drawers, splendid quality well made
and trimmed excellent value,
ONLY 37lac. EACH
Manufactured expressly for us: 100 dozen Ladies'
fine Muslin Walking Skirts, cambria rufling, G-nch
hem. iulrihs c&ly the best value Ever offered In Mus
lin Skirts, and annot be obtained elsewhere,
ONLY 55c. EACH.
so dozen Ladies' Muslin Walking Skirts 61b-inch
Hamburg 1ntie with nine wide tacks above, excellent
quality, fine workmanship. actually worth $l.25,
ONLY 500 EACH.
Second floor; take the Elevator.
CORSET DEPARTMENT.
We keep constantly on hand the best the market
affords ut least none are more perfectly shaped or
better finished.
OuI prices for the same qualities are the lowest of
the low.
German Woven Corse,s at 75c
T. ~ e. Satteen corsets at 81 co.
Il G." Cout Corsets Qong), $3.50.
81. c." Coutil Corsets fshort), ST rs.
81: G.; Sa,teen Corsets dong and sbort). So 3d.
"Zephyr' summer Corsets. This Is the same corset
we have ad such success with for the past years.
and has become popular each succeeding season.
Heretofore the Price has been S5c, but this
propose To them 1oc per pair. IL Is elegantly
made from firmly woven linen canvas is Of perfect
shape and very durable. Only 75c. per pair
(second floor: take the elevator.)
NOTE.
Customers going away for the summer must not for
get give them the same attention through the
nails as when purchasing i'll person.