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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-31

experienced man, it having developed that
they are apt to over-exercise or engage in
feats dangerous to limb.
Only those who desire to use the appa-
ratus are expected to contribute. 1nstruc-
ton will be given after the regular school
hours.
Mr.. John w. Lyons died yesterday at
Providence Hospital He was son Of the
late Evan Lyons. a Georgetown alderman.
director in the Farmers and Mechanics
Bank and milling merchant of means. He
died at $50 % clock For some time he has
been afflicted with paralysis. aggravated
by dislocated hip. sustained by falling.
Mr.. Lyons leaves wife and four children
all of whom reside in Alexandria. He was
a brother of Mr. Evan Lyons.
John Heenan yesterday sold for Joseph
Clark to Jos. T. Weaver lots in Fairview
Heights, on Tenleytown road, opposite the
property recently purchased by Mr.. John
r. Mclean.
The inspectors notified by the authorities
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Ladies' Kid Gloves.
Christmas Goods at special prices all ready.

Seems that the fame of Fisk Clark & Flagg's
Kid Gloves has preceded them. That we had the
agency announced but last week-and the
buying began at once. l. If you want the best
Glove you can't get better one. So pair.
1t interested us greatly 20 have lady call for
the Saks Kid Gloves and compare them with
new pair she brought with her from another store
Shed paid SI.5o with the privilege of returning
them. Was fitted in apair of ours liked them bet
ter and bought them.
We only claimed ours. to be worth s1.35, but
IT seems they're better than some $I.5o Gloves
Only fair to the other merchant to say ours are
made especially for lis in France-and that we
probably pay as much per pair as he does for his
But in the ST pair there's profit enough for u.s.
Here are two lots Of Kid Gloves that we have
closed out from an American agent The prices
will only hold good for these quantities.
100 dozen sbutton Suede MOusquetares.
been Of
to sell
u dozen 2casp Gloves, in all coos all
that's why. tho they worth ST.
First Floor
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Ladies' and ChiIdren's Hosiery.

Christmas Goods special prices a ready
We don't mean there shall be any Hosiery as
good as ours sold at our prices. It's one OF our
ambitions to be headquarters for Hosiery. Repu-
table Hosiery,we mean--the kind we can hand over
to you conscientously. The kind thatl1 be 50 good
you'll come back when you want more Leads us
to close markings. Twice last years selling space
tells of doubled business For tomorrow:
At CSC. pair:
ladies' Fast Thread Hose
ladies' Fast Black plain,
Ladies' Hose.
Ladies' Dropstitched Patterns
Iaii es Plain Black and Gray
Fast Black Hose. with and
knees
Boys and Chfdrens soo Black ed
Infants All in Black, and Pink
There's not pair in this lot that others won't
claim to be $50. values
AT 4oc. pair.
ladies' Pure Silk Hose White Pink
Blue, Lemon and Lavender
Ladies' Mercerd Hose Black White Navy
Blue, Cerise; both plain and dropstitched
Ladies Fine Wool
chldrens Cashmere Hose; fast Black.
Chidrens French bed Hose
These are standard makes-and they've been
called bargains at SOC. pair. What do you say to
400 pair, then?
First Floor, West Side.
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Chinaware.

Christ mas Goods special prices all ready.
II Carlsbad China Dinner Services in four pat
Jennings; full 100 pieces, extra thin and tough
heavily gold lined and underglazed designsin Pink
Blue, Green and Green and Pink combination
We had hundred of then1-and they sold at
$I5e5 all but eleven. Special price on those to-
morrow - $II.o8
Toilet Sets
20 Fine English Porcelain Toilet Sets, with sop
jar; Devonshire shape, hand enamel work.
decorated by artists-four colorings. Regular $I2
sets-for S7.o5.
O'Clock Tea kettl solid brass wit etony
Chatting on stands pan
asbe lamp
Punch Sets consist Of nchB and u
Special
West, yators.
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POrtieres.
Christmas Goods at special prices all

Christmas Goods a special price ALL
We've Just 1870 pairs OF a certain popular
pattern in Satin Russo Porteres that we will close
out at special price if you'll take the entire lot
wrote the head of big Philadelphia curtain manu-
factory. In just three hours our Drapery expert
was the spot looking them over That they
are here now-added to an already big stock
bespeaks the decision OF his Judgment
They in 10 different colorings-beautiful
shades-extra heavy, with fringe top and bottom
and are full so inches wide. Really S. is what
they were worth. But as We bought them so we
sell them: Choice tomorrow-$3 pair.
Third Floor. West, Elevators -
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Lace Curtains.
Christmas Goods at special prices all ready.

Christmas Goods special prices all ready.
Results show have made no mistake in
champIOning the OF American-made Lace
Curtains. At the time not blind to the
limitations OF domestic creation IN these early days
of it. SO the stock is a combination OF the worlds
productions - span OF variety from few dimes a
pair to $50, $50, $40 pair.
American cleverness is best shown in this lot
Perfect copies Hand
wide
81 yards Il pair.
Here's special value in the imported:
Real Renaissance Hand made plain
and LINEN insertion
the Worth for a pair
Third Floor. West
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Boys Clothing.
First Floor. West.


It's not to be wondered at that we hold the Key
to most of the extraordinary possibilities of the
Boys Clothing market It's consequence of lib
eral patronage On your part giving us the outlet
on our part planning enormous orders. Perquisites
of big buying.
Following are the latest fruits OF our prestige
They'll appeal on the two scores of excellence and
low prceness:
Double breasted Suits Check
Worsted sizes
worth. $2.4S a
Gray and Brown Mixed Brownie Suits.
facings and mannh
for $24S u
600 pairs Boys Aii-wod Cheviot Knee
tape; lined throughout all szesand mostly 81 quality
for a
Boys Brown Herrngboue Cheviot oyereoats short,
with full back: lining
Full IS value-$398
Boys Blue Freze
iceable
Fifth Floor West, Elevators.
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HandkerChiefs.

Christmas Goods at special prices all ready.
Linen Handkerchefs mind you, adies-pure
hne Irish Linen-Irish grown and Irish doomed.
Here are 800 dozen of these Handkerchefs that
by good fortune for you and us we can offer at
prices that materially less than the makers in
tended them to be retailed In fact is retailing at
wholesale. We make only two lots of twenty:
At I2Hc. choice of
Ladies' Linen Initial scaloped
AT CSC. choice Of
and Lace trimmed Handker
chiefs
They're values up to SOC. each.
First ,...
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The Blacks are:
Ribbons.
Christmas Goods
prices all ready

Christ Goods q special prices a resdy.
Another factor OF the holiday preparations, as
we'll principal OF the wordrobe. Who doesn't
want Ribbon-at this time more OF it than ever?
SOC. quality for 25c yard is the incentive to
buy il
soc Ausik Satin Ribbon. inches plain
Of Lavender, HeliotrOpc.
Turquoise. Light Navy Whie-eyery
for yard.
soc All silk Scotch Plaid Ribbons. every rep
resented; inches wide-for
59c Persia Ribbed plain corded cen
grouping yard
FlOor Vest
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Ladies' Costumes.
Christ mas Goods at special prices all ready.

1t has been rather easy attainment for us
this leadership in Ladies' Suits Partly because we
have gone sincerely about the task of lettering in
quality and making-and partly because we have
been practical in the gathering OF the stock Right
intent behind right methods reach the right end
untallingly. Certain we that you will not see so
many Suits elsewhere-nor such attractive styles
nor such complete and perfect making. We've
more than mere selling in view-there's a future
that depends upon the present-as the present is
successful because of the fidelity of the past.
Three lots that illustrate how far we do really
excel
$12 so Ladies' Msn-trilornade
spun Suits in Blue Gray and Oxford Mi1tue they Fly
Tight and Single
lined with excellent quality Of
$19 rs for Ladies' Tlormade Honspun
Chevo Suits plain colors with
Coats entire suit is lined throughout with
500 Ladies' Venetian
Mems Fancy Tailor Cloth Suits;
and bac
a through with besau quality Of silk.
Second Floor, Elevators.
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Ladies' Shoes.
Christmas Goods ct special prices all ready.

Christmas special prices
Another lot that can go at a special price. 500
pairs this time Many Of you were disappointed
last week-came too late. Better take warning by
that experience. It's understood that when
raise the special" call-ts worth responding to-
and comparatively small lot of 500 or 600 pairs is
quickly swept out.
offering Black Wei Kid Button and Lace
stylishly
ues honestly made In regular
Choice, SI.oS pair.
Floor, East.
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Mems Clothing.

We want to tell YOU that, although the ward
age cost OF Armor Strength Cheviot is greatly in
creased under the rise in woolens--we shall not
bulge the price a penny-Sti SI2. so a Suit And
the most wonderful value in the wide world for
SI2,5o, too. Every clothing manufacturer in the
country has tried to duplicate Russian Navy Serge
but the weave is ours-they can't get yard of it.
The strongest guarantee we know how to give
is given to Armor Strength-all wool-fast color
perfect ittng-and SI2. so back for any Suit of it
that isn't absolutely satisfactory
At s25o. a splendid Of Top omts-ran Gov.
ers Ratk Cheviots all Lengths with
full backs: cloth 81 We coils
We can say If these sI25O worth OF
S65o comparison
Saks Clothing is Fit Reform" Clothing
Third Floor East Elevators
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to keep special eye on violators Of the
smoke law are operating in Georgetown
and taking notes for future reference. Com
plants will probably be filed against the
owners of business buildings in few days
Bishop H. Y. Satterlee will preach at
Christ Church, Georgetown, Wednesday
evening. November 1 (All Saints day.. at 8
o'clock. The offering to be taken will be
donated to the Home for Incurables.
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Millinery.
Christmas Goods at special prices all ready.

Christmas Goods special prices all ready.
It's better to demonstrate than to preach. It's
better for us to 60 ahead and make up number
of effects in Hats-and display them for you to try
and inspect than to talk of excelences and skill
and taste and all that.
We know-and goody number of Washington
ladies know as WELL that the handsomest Millinery
the streets, at the theater, in church,
ceptions in the carriages here comes from our
work rooms.
Two demonstrating lots Commonwealth special
courtesy prices
So for Hats worth SI2
SI2 for Hats worth SI8.
Third Floor Elevators.
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Art Embroidery.

Christmas Goods prices a ready.
12o Fine Spachtel Scarfs-in heavy openwork
patterns through center and order-I8x54-good
big ones, you see, and worth $I25, as you'll see,
too. Choice, Soc.
With Christmas but weeks I'D
that work that's and them
China silk be used designs colorings
IN a
The last IS Of lot Pillows % inches
square, each
"a Elevate
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ST and S1.25 Dress Goods, soc. yd.
Christmas Goods at special prices all ready.

CHRISTMAS G,-lls spec prices all ready
There are 1892 yards in this purchase-Fancy
and plain black. But they are all weaves that are
in great demand The Blacks especially we were
tempted to put into regular stock, for they're as
staple as wheat. True to say biggest offering OF
the autumn.
All 5o-inch goods-every thread woodland
guaranteed cOlOrs.
The Fancies are:
hevf0ts
52inch
81 Pebble Cloth, popular
az inch Broadroh N allc
The Blacks are:
inch Vpnel
Pebble
Grant,
Second Floor. Eley~o
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Mems Sweaters, $1.o0.
Christmas Goods at special prices all ready.

Another lot of samples-Men's Heavy Atwood
Worsted Sweaters some plain colors, and some
striped; some with those Byron collars that you've
wanted and couldn't get Not all numbers-but
then Sweater will fit two three sizes either way.
Values up to S. in this lot.
Foot ballsts here specials for you:
Saks Rugby Foot Balls / 75c.;
No No. ,.
Regulation
Mems and Boys Heavily Padded Foot
Repeater Air Rifes-Shoot like sixy"-oSc.
First Floor Archway.
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Rugs.

Cbrstmas t0ois at special prices all ready.
In putting the house to rights you've discov-
cred place before the CRATE or under the center
table where Daghestan or Art Gendji Rugs in
the richness OF their deep oriental colorings would
add to the rooms dresSiness
We've lots-3x6that o.
twothiri always quoted
ISL
Heavy Allwoo a8172 in q variety
Third Floor. West. Elevators.
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VeilingS,
Christmas Goods at special prices all ready

Chfsthas Goss at special prices all ready.
You've certainly read of the new Complexion
Velling-b but we believe we're the first to show it.
It's brand new-Black Silk Net covered with White
or Pink Maine and fastened together with velvet
beauty spots-a combination that's novel and
very effective. Because it's fad it's 75c yard in
New York. But ours is value-price always soc
yard.
S5c Psn and Chenille Dotted yeing-that is also
much In demand At a special price-25c yard.
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Our $1.O0 Dogskins.
Christmas Goods at special prices all ready.

prices al ready.
Men like to pay dollar pair for their Gloves.
They must pay double as much if they want Dents
or PERKINS,, or any of those English makes. We've
got them
But we've got Tan Dogskin-heavy, Eng
llsh cut, with pque seams; every skin selected
every Glove perfect
You'd think we were Dragging if we said they
were better than any SIPS Glove But compare
and see ST. pair.
Floor East.
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Umbrellas.

Christ ma a special prices all ready.
A good one, reliable one, at most any price you
want to pay from CSC. to SIS. Mems and womens
But that isn't the best of todays story. This is
300 Union TanetH SILK Umbrellas, mounted
plain and sterling silver
horn handles
with for S2le
and tassel with each.
irstF Floor West.
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Mems Underwear.

Christmas Goods al special prices all ready
Just about the time winter retailing begins
winter wholesaling ends. It's swift and decisive
with the best and biggest makers Closing out
manufacturers surplus will explain these prices.
7sc Natural Gray Shirts
Peri arment49c
81 Ralhriggan Shirts and Draw
garment,
$12S and $13I aud Drawers
Shirts have double fronts garment, 9sc
East.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-31

Commissioner Wight has informed the
superintendents of the District public
schools that the annual parade OF the po-
lioe and fire departments viii take place
at o'clock next Tuesday afternoon. Mr..
Wight requests the superintendents to ad-
wise him whether, In their opinion. II would
be advisable TO close the schools at or
2;30 o'clock that afternoon to allow the
children to witness the parade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-31
Imported Feather COlIarettes,

Christmas Goods special prices all ready.
One OF the best purchases our Mr.. Saks made
himself while abroad was OF these Feather Collar
cites. Mostly those that leave Paris are skinny
and scrawny. By special order these are extra full
and plump
Blush Gray, White and Tan--S49S, Sc. So
SITS and $1,000.
Floor East, Elevators
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Drapery Stuffs.

Christmas Goods special prices all ready.
Pure Silk Satin Damask to recover that piece
OF furniture, or drape the mantle, doors or
windows beautiful colorings-Io different art
shades-all so inches wide. You can match the
price always-but not with this quality-S2 so a
yard.
Third Floor, Vest lsvato
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-31
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Local News Items Gathered West O1
Rock Creek.

The Western High School building is the
only structure of public educational lines,
1t is said. which j provided with gym
nasium and apparatus. AS there is, how
ever no appropriation available for ath-
letic instruction. Miss Westcott, the prin-
cipal. and Mr.. Jesse H. Wilson. trustee of
the fifth division. have issued a letter to
male students. requesting those who wish
to avail themselves of the privileges of
the gymnasium to contribute 81 for the sea-
SON. the money SO collected to be used in
paying an Instructor. It IL estimated that
the cost of instruction for the year for the
entire building will be about $125. 1t Is
deemed unwise to permit the boys to use
the gymnasium except under the eye of an
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Cannot BE Touched.

Controller Traoewell OF the treasury has
rendered an informal opinion to the District
Commissioners that the $4,000 appropriation
for diphtheria and scarlet fever cannot be
touched for smallpox purposes and that the
Commissioners win have 10 make use Of the
$50. 900 appropriation for smallpox and other
purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-31

Chrstaas jos"is special prices a ready.
Choice OF three styles Ebony Hand Mirrors.
mounted with sterling silver medallion. Oblong
shape, and round with ring or straight handle
extra large size and extra large heavy mounting of
silver. Double 9Sc. is the jewelers. price
Floor. West.
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Furs.
Christmas Goods a, special prices all ready.


When it's cold Furs boom-but the prices
melt in warm spell like snow in thaw. Oc-
tober has been killing month to the fur business
but it brings you advantage. The furriers' enthu-
siasm went like Bob Acres vaor-and with the
collapse came buying chances which are inl-
proved
But with the lowered prices we put on our
strongest glasses We wanted quality as well as
the reduction-and right style as we'll.
81 Brown Ceney Goats. satn-ined large
collar; right length. Worth
22 Electric Seal mart ollars
and satin lined S24
IL OF the finest Electric Seal Coats,
it's good seal imitation $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-31
Small Furs.

49, Christmas Goods special prices a ready.
$3.50 Mink Storm Collars, tail nd twobe
sass.
s5 Collarettes yoke Of astrakhsn; silk
Hned-S2.So.
Electric Seal Collars.
Collars. tails and two heads satin lined
Second Floor, Elevators.
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Mems Fancy Merino Hose.

Christmas a prices all
Heretofore you had to those ugly notified
shades if you wanted Merino and Cashmere Hose
Somebody thought Of the idea of duplicating the
cotton stripes in these woods Big improvement
Warmth and dressiness combined.
We're showing several patterns in 35c. quality
for CSC pair.
First Floor, East.
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Toilet Articles.

Christmas Goods special prices all ready.
Every item in the list carries with it saving.
Y oure familiar with most Of them and know what
the regular prices are.
SOC Trpcate French
81 solid-back Pure Bsle Brushes.
15c and Ice English
25c and Gland Scrubs.
I.y!!.......................7
woodbury. Hair Tonic :" 49c.
fackef Eur soap l5c
Cntieus Res"lven salve: see.
31apound Olive
Clevers English White Violet Soap
Roger Galets Violet Powder.
Colgaes Tooth PowderA
Java .Z1c
Perfumed Talcum
Violet Ammonia. bottle
Sachet per
Hudnuts Triple Extncts all odors
Roger Galets Toilet Soaps all oos cake
Roger Galets Volette Extracts
Sea Salt for the BATH BIB
Hot Water Bottles 2quart
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Mems NeckWear.

Christmas Goods special prices all ready.
50 dozen extra large, extra handsome, extra
good quality Silk English Squares in new color
ings-and as much silk is in dollar scarf
Quite dozen designs to choose FROM
Choice, 50 cents.
FirstF Floor. East.
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Lorgnette Chains.

Christmas Goods 1T special prices all ready.
Two styles-hoth heavily gold-plated and full
length One has neat slide and the other friendship
heart.
One is worth soc. for PC
The other is worth 75c. for SOC
AT the Jewelry Counter
First West.
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DEMURRER OyERRULED.
Proceedings in Police Court Oh
Charge of DefacIng Property.

When the case Of Brooke Nackall was
called in the Police Court this afternoon.
Mr.. D. W. Baker. counsel for the defense.
withdrew the plea OF not guilty. demurred
TO the Information and asked that II be
QuAshed Mr.. Mackall was charged in an
Information dated October with Destroy
ing or defacing some signs belonging to
Davidson & Davidson.
Judge KimbaH overruled the motion. and
Mr.. Baker gave notice that he excepted to
the ruling and Intended TO apply for a writ
of error. Counsel then said his client
pleaded not guilty. and asked for a jury
trial; also. that he was ready for trial
The testimony introduces for the govern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-31

Az a mark Of respect to the memory of
the late Josiah Dent. at one time q Com
missioner Of the District, the Commission
ers have ordered that the nag on the Dis
trict building be placed II half mast until
after his funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-31
Order Revoked.

Because Of the discontinuance of the run
ming Of the 11th street cars the District
Commissioners nave revoked the order de-
failing a special policeman at the corner OF
18th and F streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-31
Verdfct Of AcuuittaI.

Robert Ball was tried this afternoon be-
fore Judge Kimball and a jury on the
charge of keeping an unlicensed bar, and
was acquitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-31
CASH DRAWER ROBBED.
burglar Takes Great Trouble to
Secure S2.99.

A burglary was committed at the store OF
Guy. Curran & Co. at s13 and 315 9th
street northwest, between midnight and
o'clock this morning. The building was en-
tered through the trap door in the roof,
and, so far as could be ascerta1ned, only
the cash drawer was robbed. The burglars
got $2.99 In cash. Detectives Hartigan and
McNamee are investigating the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-31
Notions.

Christmas Goods at special prices ready.
Everyday demands every work-box. Buy
ing them tomorrow means to buy them for less
than usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-31

T. and 1oineh Horn Bones .............. &C.,
18c Taneta Seam Binding e................1
and Syard piece Black Velveteen Facing he
Eureka Hooks and Eyes, with white;
Velvet and Felt Dress Facing Black
Rubber Dress Shields
Ball and Socket Dress
Godeys Needles; numbers; paper. ........ lie
Warren Feaherbone grain; silk
Doubecovered Dress Shields; per
First Floor Rear
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Ebony Mirrors, csc.

Christmas Soods at special prices all ready.