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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-09
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FRIDAY. JANUARY Q. 1891.

w. II. MckNEws DAILY LETT
FRIDAY. JANUARY Q. 1891.
Tomorrow will close a week Of the
most successful reduction sale We have
ever innugursted. The reductions have
been moet sweepin2-reachinx almost
throughout the entire stock of Coats,
Cloaks. Sacques and Wraps. lhst you
have appreciated our endeavors to place
these garments easily within reach has
been proven by the easer manner IN
which you have purchased. You feel
that you can rely upon the Goats and
Wraps bought Of US. You shall not be
disappointed Your CREATES. expecta-
tons shall DO realized. for never before
have such elegant gorBen:s sold FOR 80
tttffe money. Tomorrow we shall have
Especial treat for the children in the
share Of the lowest prices ever quoted
for Children's Long Coakx. Every one
IN stock has been reduced. We have
about nifty and would like to sell them
all tomorrow.
CHILDREN's LONG CLoAKs Be
DUcED.
si8e years from S6. - to IS.
1 sizs6 years from o.. a. to o..
size years from 50. 10 to Is.
size years from $l0 to -.
size years from So. 40 to a. e5.
size years from &6 to 81.
size years from Is to 80.
Il size Syears from els to ESQ.
i size 8 years from $40. 80 to %.
1 size q years from 90 rs to sS.
i size 3 years from $40 to Is.
size years frum $40. 10 to %.
size years from $14 to S12.
sizc years from $lS to SO.
size 10 years from I'D. 30 to 81
size 10 years from - p to $ti.
size 10 years from 90 to 81. 30.
size 10 years from slot IS.
size 10 years from 81 % to 50.
size 10 years from GIG to S14.
size 12 years from $3.50 @4.15.
size IL years from $40 to $40.
size II years from 81 to $3.50.
size II years from 820to $50.
lsixe u years from Sl2. % to 90.
size II years from $40 to S13.
size IA years from S10 to Ok.
size IA years from els to $I3.
size II years from $l9. so to S14.
size IA years from $40 to SIS
size IA years from $2I. so to S15.
size IA years from $25 to go.
size III years from BIB to $40.
size 10 years from $16 to Sl3.
size 10 years from ST. to $l4
size 10 years from $2Oto els.
Come In the forenoon II you hone to Sc
cure any particular one Of the above
Cloaks, for that one may he among the
first to 90.
CHILDREN'S AND MISSES
JACKETS.
We have reduced the price Of every one
In stock. The large quantity we sold
at first prices proves that they were
good values at those prices. How much
better value are they ut the reduced
prices!
Misses Refer Coats. sizes IL and IA
years. Reduced from 65 to o..
Misses Navy Cheviot Coats, size IA
years. Reduced from $40 to $S.
Misses Fancy Coats. size IA years.
Reduced from $40. 80 to So. 80.
Misses Black Cheviot Coat, trimmed
with astrakhan fur. size IL years. Re-
duced from $1S 80 to $14
II the weather IL clear tomorrow We
shall be busy. so come in the morning
possible.
WILLIAM H. McKNEw
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OFFICE Or

Read This for Your Oacn Interest.
OFFICE Or
W. A. PIERCE & CO.,
Successors to Z. q. Davis.
719 Market Space.
Cor. Sth st.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06

back and is piped. A very pretty color 70
choose for this dress would DO care hu iai''
with straw-colored blouse.
Before leaving this subject OF wooden stuiis
| mig Int say that the dress materials most III
vogue have broad stripes in light tones,
plaids in two shades, spotted effects. or large
or small flowers in relief. Swansklns' plain
or etriped. and printed hannels are much
used for wrappers and morning neghsess'
Trains hold their places very obstlnately,
varying in length according TO the hour OF
the day and the STYLE of the costume For
walking dresses the skirt grazes the ground
and the wearer is expected 20 display her
grace in lifting il by laying hold Of the back
folds. Harmonious combinations OF colors
show the artistic taste Of the wesrer and are
nowadays the tombstone Of real style. FOR
instance, steel-gray and eggplant purple go
well together. and so do dOye-color ana wood,
brown. mouse gray and silver, ash-gray ana
steel. iron gray and steel gray ana neiiotrope,
gray and green beige and cream, Nile green
and moss-green. lilac and plum color, memo
trOie and gold pansy and mauYe' esg-Waht
and ivory. pansv and white, lavender and
Van DYKE brown. ed-brOwn and coral, straw
chamoise. light blue corn and copper. hlue
and block 6ussar blue and silver. corn-tiower
bue and rnoss-green. dark blue and cream,
marine and yellow. sapphire and silver, tur-
ouoise blue aud white. pale blue and gold.
sweet fag-green and pink. emerald-green and
white. green and gold, pink and garnet. wood
brown and silver. cream and gOoseberry,
putty and white. cherry and gooseberry with
pearl gray. giycine pale blue and gold.
As for the ribbons used for hat trimming,
| may say they run IN every color OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06

There was a sort of figaro Jacket corsage
gathered all the way down the front and open
ing on a plastron of white peau de suede. OF
which the standing collar was made.
have noticed that it is quite a common
thing this season 10 make up undersklrts IN
black faille or meryelleuX. garnltured with
lace fcunces or bias bands of velvet.
An old fashion has been revived for young
misses namely the use of ribbons tied
around the neck necklace-hke The tying is
done on the side in full knot 1t is quite the
thing to fit your tailor-made with loose
cape of the same material which may or may
not be richly embroidered. AS / have al
ready warned you don't Oyerdo this cabo-
chon garniture. II is not near so modish as
il was The bell skirt will no doubt hold its
place very electually. 1t should, in all cases
be lined with gloce silk and not made up on
a foundation. In this way you can keep it
light in weight and easy TO pick up On the
street. For walking-dresses tweeds and
serges will be popular. although thick cash
meres vicunas and cameps hairs will divide
the hOnors. Trim them all with velvet APP
phques. passementeries or braid. Now and
then there is feeble protest against the
trained skirt for walking dresses. but see no
signs of its being modified or disappearing
The effect is graceful and for the nonce. we
must sacrifice the practical TO the beautiful.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06

notice is the one which set be-
fore you in my second illustration, an
altogether refined and stylish garment well
fitted for calling and afternoon reception pur-
poses. Let me describe II for you. The dress
is Il gray vicuna cloth and has small pleated
panels of plaid silk silk skirt foundation with
a false hem and "a drawing string, the skirt be
ING plain in front and fan pleated at the back.
The pleating of the panels grows finer to-
wards the top The corsage has besQues in
mans dress coat style. without any trimming
The fronts of the lining hook IN the middle.
and they are covered with a full gathered
plastron of the silk. The corselet starts from
the sides of the corsage and Is so laced as to
display the plastron below It. leg O'mutton
sleeves, and straight collar of the silk. You
may, il your fancy so dictates, make up this
dress in black or brown material.
In my third illustration you'll find another
very pretty silk and cloth combination COS
tune for a young person. The color OF the
cloth is quite a matter of taste while the
blouse should be either in f0uard or pongee.
The dress is made up princess style, the
corseet lacing in front over the silk blouse,
which should be made up over some thin lin
ing. 1t closes either Nth hooks or
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06

rainbow and still keep in delicate tones. form
ing most pleasing effects. Nothing could be
more stylish than those tiny capotes in col
Ored chenille without any other garniture
than a large velvet bow. set in q crumpled,
crest-lke fashion IN front with broad strings
in the same color. ! have two stylish bits Of
m0dlsh headgear to set before you. The first
one which is pictured in my fourth illustra-
ton is a light gray felt edged with black
velvet turned sharply up at the back and
trimmed with bow of light gray ribbon
brocaded with pink. the ends of which are
brought around TO the front and hide the
crown. The other is q very elegant hat IN
coral velvet and black passementerie. /
should add that the small theatre hats are
made up Of bright sparkling material All
capotos have strings rather broad and long.
In one instance I saw that instead of the bow
tied in the middle there was q bunch of rib
bon on one side and from it there were hang
ing two long ribbons quite 10 the knee.
Round hats are certainly smaller. One of the
most stylish and striking shapes is the Mar
quis. 1t is in black velvet has a fine feather
border and is set off by tall tuft of feathers,
ana at the back there are two punches of bright
cOlOred satin ribbon standing out in bold relief.
One of the prettIest visiting costumes that
] have seen this season was made up in red
dish brown-a very modish color-and the
skirt and cuffs were bOrdered with black fox
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06

tunes for a novelty in apparel wheh sne -
about 70 assume new Iolef no, acties7cs
very rarely originate modes, buV HcIio99os
very frequently are the animated frames upon
which designers hang their creations III oiael
10 trv the efect If them on the pubic. Ana
It's good scheme, too. r,..,-
TO turn from generals to particulars, thlhK
hear Won ask. a. the stockbToker does con
corning the market. Weh how, 90 modes
stand to-day? Ny reply Is that doh hote
any very marked change. Ihere lali lh
those lofty sleeves which have helu tlelr own
for 50 long. Skirts are stll quoteu as s SII
bias. close and tight-ftting at the top and full
AT the bottom with largo folds. Ihere Is not
the same demand for cabOchons Their poDu-
larity has a downward tendency. AS prime
favorite / might quote MORE antiques IN dull
colOrs. either in satin stripes or win moral
figures. For dinner dresses straw-colOr sea
green. silver-gr Parma violet on a back
ground are great fayOrites. hougn-surlaced
finishes and velvet are much worn. In making
mn these materials, you use no skirt tounda-
ton, but line with flannel and thln SILK 70
Give II more BODY. Velvet Appllques promise
10 be very mOdish trimming Tor evening cos
tunes. either plain or open work. over tullo
and sown with jet, tho effect on whlch so
used is altogether charming. velvet. TOO,
will enter largely into the makeup OF cloth
dresses. For instance. If you Will observe
the costume which figures IN my initial
illustration. you will see what | mean. Here
is a very stylish gown in suede-cOlOred cloth,
the deep cuffs and collar being OF dark velvet,
producing a very pleasing effect Inc nat IS
In gold lace. garnitured with velvet and
feathers. Cloth and silk combinations, too,
remain in high favor, and admirable IN
genuity is displayed in deylslng stylish et-
fects.
One of the handsomest of these cloth
and silk gowns that have come TO our
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06
VIII Omen Monday Noon.

Academy Of Fine Arts Damaged goods
will be sold at once for whatever they will
bring Factory and Framing department will
open Tuesday morning. Remember that our
mouldings IN framing department were not
damaged in the least. and with an additional
new stock coming Will be fully equipped for
the holiday trade. Thanking our friends for
their sympathy and past patronage. and trust
ing 70 merit the same in the future, very sin
ceTely yours. A. +. CRAIG.
ll5 East Broad street
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06
LIQUORS.

Wine. for Jelly, soc.
Sherry Wine. imported g.
Port Wine. ..
Good Sherry Wine, S1.5O.
Claret Wine. per bottle, Csc.
Whisky. SI.25.
Old Rye Whisky, $50.
Old Rye Whisky, ? years old, 81.
Old Rye Whisky, wears old. $40.
Old Rye Whisky. years old. SO.
Fine Corn Whisky, &.
French Brandy. g.
Pure Old Virginia Apple Brandy, g.
California Brandy. years old, 20.
New England Rum, q.
Imported Gin, S2.
Blackberry Wine. 81.
Fine Catawba Wine, 81.
London Porter, per dozen, e.
Sweet Cider, SOC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06

Miss Prescotts rendition Of Parthenia
and Mr.. McIean's lngomar was all that
could DO desired and far better than ever
produced here. As an exponent of Shakes
superiors. Her Rosalind is said by many
Of the best dramatic critics to be equal if not
superior TO that of Mod eska.-Wichita Demo
crat, October 4, 1857.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06

pear buttons on band Of the same material
pleats 10 conceal tho opening The straieh,
eoliar Is set OF with bow made of the siik
ihe SKIRT foundation has small rufie al The
bottom. The front breadth. which e,tsnds
only TO the waist line, ia bias on both sides and
has a small hem which conceals the seam
Ihe front OF the corselet Is boned its full
length. IL runs somewhat 70 u point at the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06
CANDIES.

French Candy, pounds for 25c.
Fine French Candy, Zoe.
Pure Cream Candy, l2,gc.
Caramels, zoe.
Chocolate Drops, zoe.
Plain Candy, 1Oc., or pounds for 25c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06

Physically he is endowed with the require
ments of the character His Spsrtacus was a
very fine piece Of acting. Miss Prescott han
died the character Of Senona with an artistic
flush and grace which proves her fine histri-
onic abilities Louisville Post September Esd.
Mr. Mclean and Miss Prescott will present
this play at the Theatre Tuesday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06

"Spartacus" made Forrest rich. and when
lie died he lett it az present 10 John McCul-
Tough. who gained his fame on the stage
flrnuqh II
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06
IMPORTED GOODS.

Oatmeal. fine. &c. az.
Oatmeal. medium. &C., or pounds Tor 2Sc,
SnIit Peas 5c.. or pounds for 25c.
Green Peas. &c., or pounds for 2jc.
New Barley, SC.
Tapioca Zoe.
Maccaroni, imported. lOc
Best Cream Cheese, l5c.. OF pounds Tor Zoc.
Kummel Seed, zoe.
Poppy Seed zoe.
Sweet Oil. per half pint, lOc.
Sweet Oil per pint. l0c.
Sweet OIL per quart, Zoe.
Celery Seed. SOC.
Spaghetti, l2@c.
Nermicelh l24c.
Sage. Zoe.
Olives per bottle Zoe.
Lindsay per pound. Zoe.
Limburger Cheese, l5c.
Preserved Ginger, 81
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06

The BEST Toe. PLUGS of PURE SUN
CURED TOBACCO are Hickok h Co.'s II. ID.
Z. and CASoline Sun Cured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06
FISH

Joe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06
NEW NUTS.

hAiDAfils NeNe
New Raisins SC.
Seedless RaisIns, lOc.
Extra Raisins, lOc
London Layer Baisins. l215c.
Lemon Peel, l5c.
CitrOn. 23c.
New Currants. sc.
Chalmer Golatine, 10c., or pkgs for 25c.
Coxs Gelatine. 14c.
Lemons. per dozen, 20c.
Oranges, per dozen, lsc.
Large bottles Vanilla and Lemon Exits, Sc.
Assorted Preserves, l0c., or 3 pounds for 25c.
Jelly. SC.
Made Mince Meat, Sc.
Cranberry Sauce, Zoe.
Apple Butter, &c.
Cranberries. Zoe.
New Prunes l0c.. or 3 pounds for 25c.
Puddine. per package, l0c.
Sweet Pickles, per quart. zoe.
Dates. &c.
Figs. IOc.. or 3 pounds for 25c.
2-pound Boxes Layer Figs, Zjc.
French Prunes, l214c.
Coc0anuts. &C., or tor 25c.
Aprcots, re.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06

Primo Butter a Speciality.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-06


pie Peaches. 3-pound can, iOr zoe.
Fairly June Peas. l0c.
sweet Pickles. quart bottles, 25c.
Pepper Sauce, per bottle, lOc.
Horse Radish. per bottle lOc.
Relish. per pint zoe.
White Onions, per bottle, lOc.
California Bartlett Pears zoe.
California Cherries, 25c.
California Egg Plums, 25c.
Goblet Mustard, l0c-
Mixed Pickles, per pint, l0c.
Lima Beans, 3 cans Tor zJc.
Catsup. piuts l0c.
String Beans Zoe.
Condensed Milk per can. lOc.
West of England Sauce, l0c.
Corned Beef l-pound can, l5c.
Corned Beef. 2-pound can 2Jc.
Corned Beef. l-pound can. i0c.
Pofted Ham. lOc. or 3 cans tor Doc.
Potted Tongue, l0c., or cans tor 2oc.
California Apricots. per can, zUc.
Plum Pudding per box nc.
Chow-Chow Pickles. per glass, lOc.
Catsup. per bottle lOc.
Canned Tomatoes. Sc, or cans for 3Oc.
Canned Corn. &C., or 3 cans for Z5c.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-05-01
A Strong Combination Effected by
Railway Men at the st. Louis
Meeting.
BrOtherhoods OF Conductors, Brake
men, SWitcllmen and Firemen,
Unite and Organize.
Engineers Also Expected to Come In.
A Membership Of $4,000 Already
Claimed.

ST.. LOUIS, May /. 1T has beer def
nitely learned that the secret meeting
Of railway employees held at the exposi-
tion building last Sunday evening re-
suited in the formation of strong fed
Grafton embracing members of at least
four organizations and possibly five.
The session at which this conclusion
was reached, was held with closed
doors, and the utmost secrecy was main
tanned by all who participated in the
meeting. The brotherhood of railway
conductors, the brotherhood of railway
brakemen, the brotherhood Of switch
men, and the brotherhood of locomotive
firemen are now in the federated body, the
supreme council, which is composed of
representatives of each organization
represented in the federation. The or
der of railway conductors is expected to
join shortly, and it is believed the
brotherhood of engineers will also come
in. The western engineers will attempt
to depose Arthur at the next regular
meeting and will in the meantime CO.
operate with the new federation The
federation claims membership of Co.
600
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-05-01
SAILED AROUND THE GLOBE.
The Steamer Empress OF India Arrives
at Vancouver IL. g,

The Steamer Empress OF India Arrives
at Vancouver, ID. @.
VANCOUVER, B. c., May Another
great enterprise which has sprung out
Of that gigantic undertaking, the Cana
dian Pacific railway. was successfully
inaugurated by the arrival of the pio-
neer steamer, the Empress of India, at
this port, thus completing voyage from
Liverpool with 131 first-class passengers
who had availed themselves of the op-
yortunity of trip around the world.
Leaving Liverpool ON Feb. s, the vessel
touched at Gibraltar, Marseilles, Naples,
Ismailia, Colombo, Pekin, Singapore,
Hong Kong; thence 20 Kobe, Nagasaki
and Yokohama. the regular service on
which the vessel will be employed in
connection with the Canadian Pacific
railway commencing at the last named
port,
There has been intense interest mani
tested on the Pacific coast in regard to
the passage of the Empress of India
across the Pacific, it being generally be-
heved she would materially reduce the
average time occupied on the voyage.
These anticipations were realized, the
Empress spf India making the voyage
from port to port in 10 days, IA hours,
34 minutes
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-05-01
BLAIR CALLED BACK.
Probability That He VIII BE Transferred
to the Japanese Mission.

Probability That He Will BE Transferred
to the japanese Mission.
CHICAGO, May 1.--Senator Blair's
dispatch from Secretary Blaine is not in
the nature of recall 1t simply requests
the senator to postpone his journey and
to leave for Washington at once for a
conference. He leaves via the Baltimore
and Ohio at 8 p. m, He is not at all dis
turbed about the latest Developments,
but says that the Chinese government
has made the mistake of endeavoring to
judge his views and opinions with press
clippings as material, instead of taking
The Congressional Record. He has
never said anything, he says, that
would reflect on the Chinese as q nation.
Whatever views he may have expressed
in congress were directed against the
denominations Of Chinatown in San
Francisco and undesirable immigrants.
When asked whether the report that he
had been offered the mission TO Japan
. aa = suhstitute fpr China was. true. he
declined 10 mn 9ny thing in the affirma-
sntly indisssea his belief that Is could alI
have the Japanese mission IL be wished.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-05-01
WANTED HIGHER FREIGHT RATES.
Tariff on Western Coal Advanced on
Recommendation OF Commissioners.

Tariff on Western Coal Advanced on
Recommendation OF Commissioners.
ST.. PAUL, May 1.-The North Da-
kota railway commissioners. Messrs.
Harmon, Slotton and Walsh and Secre-
tary Edgerly, were in st. Paul to confer
with the Northern Pacific concerning
the rates on coal from the Sims mine,
in Morton county, and the Dixon mine,
in Stark county. The Sims mining
company complained that the differen-
tial as suggested by the old board of
railroad commissioners and adopted by
the railway company wasn't large
enough and consequently cut off their
western trade. The commissioners, af-
ter considering the matter. recommend
ed that an increase of % cents a ton
be charged from Jamestown and all
points west as a matter of more fairly
equaliZing business between the two
mining companies. The railroad de-
cided to make this advance rate in ac-
cordance with the suggestion of the
commissioners
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-05-01
FOREST FIRES.

Fifteen Thousand Acres OF Jersey Timber
Destroyed.
TRENTON, N. j., May LA special
to the State Gazette from Point Pleasant
says that much property and timber
have been destroyed in that region by
fire. The fire began in barn at Herb
ertsville and spread northwesterly over
seven miles Of country. eating up IL, 900
acres of timber in its progress. A
number of cranberry bogs, number of
barns and out buildings were also de-
stroyedl The citizens of Toms River
and Point Pleasant are fighting the
flames. Herbertsyille is hemmed in by
fire. West Point Pleasant and Toms
River are now threatened by the flames.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-05-01
T'rasixf ~nt Ill snr .yose. !

SAN JOSE, CAL, May LA large
and enthusiastic audience was gathered
at the station here when the presiden-
tial train arrived. A national salute
was fired in honor of the distinguished
Hotel Vendome where % tba nraS;de - o,,t e,,t
was welcomed by Mayor Rucker. The
president made brief reply of thanks.
Secretaries Rusk and Wannamaker also
made short addresses. A street parade
followed and the party was driven to
the different educational institions to
enable the president to review the chill
dren Nearly every building in the
city was handsomely decorated. The
president received very cordial invi-
tation from the governor Of Nevada to
visit that state but was compelled to
decline.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1891-05-01
1in Plato Manufacturers orraniue.

New YORK, May L.. Representa-
tives of the chief tin plate manufactnr-
ing firms of the United States met in
this city and perfected q temporary or
ganization of the tin plate manufactur-
ers of the United States. Letters were
read from the Harvey Peak Mining
company, and the proprietors of the San
Jacinto California; mines, stating that
they would be able to furnish the mills
with as much pig metal as the could use
after the month of July. Another meet
ing will be held in Pittsburg on May 90.