Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-01
"WEDNESDAY. MAY lsr. 1850.
OFFICE OF
WOODWARD 4 LorHRoP.

nbecomes more apparent every day that the
demand Ia for good. reliable merchandise.
This does not mean excessively hieh-priced
eoods 1t means good qualities Of fair price.
It,mesns . dollars worth OF true, serviceable
merchandise for dollar-and that Is what we
are giving. We have . higher motive in mer-
chandisins than that Of mere money making.
SPECIAL VALUES.
Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Vests 12lSo
Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Vests. loo.
ladies' Swiss Ribbed Vests. zoe.
Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Vests. 25c.
ladies' Imported Ribbed SIX Vests. Csc.
THIS Is MADRAS WEEK. REMEMBER
We are having . special spring exhibit Of
Madras In the Curtains ready made, the Curtain
Madras BY the yard and Madras Bed Sets. Its
the sprightliest Of al the summer draperies
Best for the money and best for looks You
must not expect the best patterns 10 wait for
You The handsomest are already getting
scarce. The entire curtain department 10
draped In Madras.
Fourth noor)
AQUARTER TON OF LINEN PAPER AT
THE LOWEST PRICE EVER QUOTED FOR
THIS GRADE
White Irish Linen" Writing Paper. IN COM
mercial and octave sizes, at the ridiculously low
price OF 20c. per pound Square envelopes to
match at Sc. per package Of 25.
We hardly expect to sell any other paper until
this is gone. Think Of linen paper at zoe per
pound. 1t sounds incredible. but tits true.
Even so large . quantity quarter Of a ton
won't last long at 2oc. per pound.
Qirst floor; center tsble)
EXTRACTS. We offer / 90 Bottles Of Genuine
Mikado Extract at the reduced price Of 25c. per
2 o. bottle. 1t Is said to be one of the few e1-
tracts that is % lasting the odor remains in
the handkerchief even after it has been washed.
25c. is half price.
CFirst floor; rear)
HEAD sHAwLs. We offer 100 Fine Iceland
Wool Shawls, in ring-work patterns closely imi-
Eating Mohsir. White, Cream and Black sl.5o
to $3.50 each. Very cheap
(Third hoor)
SATEENS. The Frenchiest of the French.
There is q vast difference even in French sat-
eens-in pattern, In quality. and in color Enish.
Ours come 30 close in appearance To Foulard
Silk that not more than two out Of ten can dis
tinguish the difference when made up. And
yet our prices are no higher than you are asked
to pay for the very ugliest patterns. Let us
show you the new rich combinations of Striped
and Figured effects, with plain shades to match.
Such colorings as Sage, verdigris Green. Apple,
China Blue, Electric, Golden Brown. Tan.
Bronze, Wine, &c. Some Of these combinations
are accompanied with stylish Parasol to match
the figured pattern
CSecond foor.)
GREAT CUT IN PRICE OF CUT-GLASs
BOTTLES. We have marked down the entire
stock of Cut-glsss Fancy Bottles for want Of
room to properly handle them.
Very cute little one-ounce Glass Bottles, re-
duced to l2c.
Very pretty two-ounce Glass Bottles, reduced
to 15c
Globe-shaped cut-glass Bottles. fve-ounce
size, handsomely cut, reduced to SOC.
Very handsome ten-ounce Cut-glass Bottles,
reduced to soc.
Choice Cut-glass Bottles, with shoppers Of
Pale Blue, Red and Yellow, reduced to 62c
Very elegant Cut-Glass Bottles. and Fancy
Baccarat Bottles. with cut glass shoppers; re-
duced to 81 each.
This is the gist Of the cut-glass bottle news
For the variety, shapes. and further informa-
ton stop at the druggist sundries" Depart
ment, on first floor. rear.
ROBERT ELsMERE AGAIN. Five cases
more are here. Those who were disappointed
can now be accommodated. The book usually
retails at &c. and the soap is wor: at least iO,
q "a bpth lals -.
the book-an three for ten cents.
(First floor, rear.)
HERE Is NEWS OF FICHUS. They are TO be
extensively worn the coming season over light
weight spring dresses and white costumes.
They are considered more dressy than shawls
We offer large size richly embroidered Black
Cashmere Fichu. with heavy knotted silk fringe
for s5. We offer finer qualities, with more and
heavier embroidery. in choice designs at $3.50.
IS, and 50
We oier an extensive variety of Elaboratcly
SILK Embroidered Fichus. IN new and attractive
designs, with and without Set. 80, $40. sIl,
$3.50 SIS, sl65o, SIS $40, S25. to $50.
We never offer finer qualities than these at the
prices.
(Third ioorD
MISSES AND CEILDREN'S SPRING SUITS
REDUCED. In order to cause the immediate
sale of the best part Of our stock of Misses and
Clnldren's Suits, we have reduced their prices
considerably. This is, beyond doubt the great
est chance of the season TO buy Misses and
Childrens Suits, as have not made a small
reduction with view Of following il later with
greater concessions. We have made their price
low to move them at once. We can only tell
you Of these few to-day for lack OF space. Read
about these and come and see the rest
l Lot of Misses Navy Blue Atwood Tennis
Suits, trimmed with fancy checked tennis fam
mel Less than half their former price. Sizes,
II, IA, and 10 years.
MARKED DOWN SIS
Lot Of Children's Navy Blue Atwood An
Choir Flannel Suits with white trimmings Less
than half former prices. Sizes, 6, 8, 10, and IL
years.
MARKED DOWN TO. .....................s5
Lot of Misses Light Weight ALI Wool Elan
mel suits, made with blouse 'front.' in Mahogany
with Black Braid. and Navy Blue with White
Braid Half price. Sizes l4and l6 years
MARKED DOWN O.........................S7
These make excellent "outing" and other
suits for ordinary wear.at the seashore and in
the country.
Hot of Children's Fine Atwood Combination
Suits, skirt of an attractive aIl-wool plaid, and
waist Of plain Mahogany Henrietta cloth Stylish
suits and elegantly made. Sizes, g and years
MARKED DOWN, RESPECTIVELY, TO 80
AND sl0.
lot Of Children's Atwood Henrietta Cloth
Suits, with Fedora front and vest of Faille
silk, trimmed with velvet, pinked skirt, q very
handsome suit. One-third less original price.
Sizes, @, 8. and IL years.
Marked down to...........,. s12 90
] lot Of Children's Terra-Cotta Henrietta
cloth Suits. made a Ia Toscs, and trimmed with
velvet and passementerie. Sizes, and 10
years.
MARKED DOWN. RESPECTIVELY To
$3.50 AND $3.50
2lots Of Atwood Henrietta Cloth. Suits, in
MahNlranv md Ina L.,
trimmed. with q two-inch fancy guimp The
average reduction in these. suits is % per cent.
Sizes 6 10 and l2 years
Reduced to 60 sl0 s1l and Sl2.
i Misses Terrs-Cotta Henrietta Cloth Suit
that is really Paris model. The jacket is cut
'Directoire," with lapel, collar, cuffs, and
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