Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-19
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Fixed prices remedy many shortcomings Of trade
and that the 'one-price system directly and indi-
recty making over the whole business Of shopping
This Is only as 1t should be. and will be- There are
now no large houses where this system does not pre-
vail, yet we remember when It was different
Some have lately adopted this SYSTEM and others
have yet to see the wisdom oft.
The days Of Sizing up the customer" Getting what
you cam" and other old Ogy methods are now past
and justly 30.
The modern principles upon which cur business was
founded, and under which it has continually growns
as follows:
First-strictly and absolutely "one Price" to all,
thereby placing q child the same footing with the
most experienced shopper
Second-To sell only Standard Fabrics Of reliable
quality.
Third-F1delity to every customer standing BY every
refundng the money In every case OF
dissatisfaction, without comment indisposition.
Fourth-Prompt. efficient and polite attention to all
and strict attention to business, with an eye
over the best wholesale and retail markets Of
the country, enabling to keep prices always ut
sch point that are willing to guarantee them -
low goods of the quality and manufacture
sold anywhere In this country.
MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT.
This branch OF business is stfl growing. and
having now received much Of our Fall and Winter
stock. shall be pleased to send samples upon
quest and guarantee to quote prices low the low
est. Buying do for thousands, we should be
better shop pers than you, and promise TO give you
receive
our best, prompt personal attention, even to the
slightest detail All goods sold returnable for the
amount paid
WOODWARD 4 LoTHRoP
JCTE TABLE COVERS
Two hundred excellent qua lties beautiful Persian
coiofngs ana effects and elegant patterns closely re-
semblins she raw and spun silk tapestry Govern
o+-SL25 $1,000
64-S1.50. lO-4-S25O
V-S1.75. 12--S3OO
Bedspread Bargain.-Three hundred Patent
Michiiine Bed-spreads at s1.9O The real value and
the price we formerly sold them for was g. SO each.
We don't expect the 800 to last long.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
NEWEST OF NEW LACES
For the coming season Wool Laces will take nrst
place-21a inch Handmade Wool Lace, In Cream
Navy, Seal andsDk. Tan. 15c. per I'd.
and in. same Goods, in Cream, Black, Myrtle,
Navy, Snuh, Med. and Seal Brown. Garnet and Plomb
(newest Gray, rs and 29c per yard
One good value In 81 inch, all silk. Black Spanish
Guipure Net, at $l.5O. really worth S1.75.
Second Floor: take elevator.)
WOODWARD d LOTHROP.
HOSIERY
Sufficient evidence that we are giving good values
In Hosiery Is the fact that business in this department
has steadily increased each succeeding season. The
present stock was never better, in more promis
ing condition for good Fall trade.
Chidren's French Ribbed Hose in all the sizes from
Oh to Sl, to sell for 25c have been rather hard
get and harder TO keep after the getting. These
have now are extra fine. Colors: Black. Seal Brown
and Navy Blue
The Double Knees beginning with size 8, at 3Oc.,
rise two cents per size, equally good value.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
MEN 8 FALL AND WINTER UNDERWEAR.
The best portion of our stock Of these good have
been manu- factured expressly for by eastern
manufacturer. whose facilities for making good goods
aresecond to none in this country.
The Mems, at soc. Shirts and Draw ers are an i'm.
provement over last seasons from the fact they
are finished seams. aud have Russian braid binding
In place Of cotton.
An elegant thing for Mems Early Fall Wear is
Medium and Heavy Weight White Wool Shirts and
Drawers. finished with small seams. cat-sttched Rus
sian binding satin facing pearl buttons at 75c each
We have never offered C better value.
Norfolk and New Brunswick Co.'S goods have here
tofore been marked according to sizethe smallest
Sl1O. The larges size at Sl1O This season we have
obtained them under such circumstances will en-
aoie US TO sell all sizes from 81 to A at SLIPS per
garment This evens up the little man and the big
man.