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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-08
Wardrobe
rumkS.

Il fu1kS.
The Wardrobe Trunk is today
recognized by all travellers as the
most useful and up-to-date piece Of
baggage among the travellers equip
ment.
1t holds all that man or woman
needs in the way of apparel or trav-
cling conveniences. There is place
in it for everything, and everything
is kept in its place by simple and
easy arrangement.
1t affords an ordinary trunk Tor
travelling, while in room it makes
very substantial wardrobe.
Attention is called to our Special Ward
robe Trunk for men and women, which is
constructed of thoroughly seasoned lumber
and covered with heavy waterproof can
vas: bound with vulcanized fiber: brass
plated malleable iron clamps; excelsior
lock: it Is equipped with Il hangers
for garments, such as skirts, trousers ETC.
and has a large tray. with several COM
partments for smaller Clothing, such as
can be packed fat cloth-lined throughout
and fully riveted. and 1t will stand the hard
wear and tear of travelling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-08
Special Underprice Sale of
Cf1ildrea'S French
Handmade White Dresses,

OIOWING annual CUSTOM prior buyer making her
European offer the stock of chldrens
N ported dresses clearance They mostly onofa
WI kind styles and all goods of high character being made
by hand fine with
yokes with and the plain effects for boy babies
They less eaboray trimmed with ucks feather
stitching embroidery and accedged ufes with real lace
collection of beautiful little dresses decided saving the
price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-08
New Prices ON
Reinforced Sheets.

Reinforced Sheets are woven
stronger and heavier through the
.center than the ordinary sheet,
which increases their wearing quail
ties and lessons the tendency to
wear thin and tear before the sides
are worn out. For durability and
economy they have no equal.
We announce the following
change of prices on Reinforced
Sheets!
63xoo-inch, Csc. each.
8Ixoo-inch, 8oc. each.
ooxoo-inch. S5c. each.
oox1o8-inch, csc. each.
Second 6oor nth Ut.
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Spring and Summer
Bed Coverings.

Full lines Of Spring and Summer
Blankets, Comfortables, Allendale
Quilts, Linen Sheets and Pillow
Cases, etc.
Zephyr-like Summer Blankets
those that afford sufficient warmth,
yet are very light and fluffy.
1914 size for single beds.
$500, $500 and S6.75 pair.
Ia size for double beds.
1915, $500, 5000 to 81. so pair.
Extra qualities and sizes up to
$1,000 a PAIR.
200 pairs ia Outing Flannel Blankets In fancy
efects-blue pink and gray.
SI.Oo pair.
Light weight Wool filled Silkone Comfortables.
$3.50 and $500 each.
Light weight Cotton filled Siikoline Comfortables
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-08
$500 Each.

Other Wardrobe Trunks from
$4,000 to $1,000.
Basement Equitable bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-08

On display large e. window
third floor, 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-08

Lightweight Cotton filled Siikoline Comfortables
$I.oo, SI.35, SI.5o and $2.oo each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-08

Apropos of Spring Weddings:
We Direct Attention to Recent importation of
Exquisite Paris Lingerie
Now sale which exclusive models in sheer main,
hand emboderes Vaenennes Buges Princess and other aces
Superb Paris Bridal TrousseauX,
Consisting dainty Cemises and Draw
match less deliberately trimmed with aces beading and
ribbons.
$500 to $4,000 the Set of B Pieces.
Sets made up Of pieces desired up
Tomorrow CTuesday) Special Display of
Dainty White Petticoats.
The coming will vertically OF white and there will
fluffy and beautifully bedecked White
under the dainty dresses they will
also degree place of silk petcoats for under
voes, CLEANLINESS and other sheer dress fabrics
Showing effects fine cambrc nanook lawns with trim
mings embroderies aces insertions rues founces etc
Special attention called to the following excellent values in
dun-priced garments
= s s s s ~. ., % ses sa : ;g e St
Paris lace in'HSS and -as% Or lace $500 each
sl Rs S" NIB: ! St % 9Th % @ @ s e $$ Trimmed se
$500 each. $3.50 EACH
Also Displaying New Spring lm1portations i'm
French Corsets and House Girdles.
Latest spring Importation Parame
France and Sapphire Corset presenting number of fea
corresponding the Paris fashions and materials adapted for
spring including Fancy Cou Embroidered Bate
Fancy Broche Silk, Satin, &C.
Special attention S directed French model,
The Lily of France "Tricot'
Unexpanding Knitted Silk Corset,
Improvement that demanding all attention Paris
without any stays this cngs figure improving
graceful without effect OF stiffness that is scarcely
doned wearing Lily France "Trot Corset
pared the fullest enjoyment occasion OF dress OF sports
$3.50 the Pair.
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Vice President Entertained.

Vice President Fairbanks was entertained
at the exhibit this morning by Chairman
Post and members of the committee. The
Vice President escorted through the
grounds by Mr.. Post and Mr.. Brown, di-
rector of exhibits. He expressed himself
as much pleased with all he saw. and con-
graduated the committee what had
been accomplished. Special arrangements
have been made by the local entertainment
committee for an inspection of the State.
War and Navy Department offices this aft
ernoon at O'Clock.
The department tbuilding is usually closed
TO visitors at . o'clock. but arrangements
have been made through Secretary Taft 10
admit the visitors and have them shown
the interesting portions of the building. IN
GLIDING the State Department library,
where the original copies of the Declara-
ton of Independence and the Constitution
of the United States are kept.
Mr. Fred B. Hubbell. vice president of
the Washington, Arlington and Falls
Church railway entertained some old
friends among the visitors, giving a trolley
ride over the new extension of his road ID
the towns of Vienna and Fairfax. in Viz
ginia. AT the latter place in the county
clerks office, the railroad men were shown
the original will of George Washington.
who was the richest American of his time.
his estate being valued at $4,000. The
quaint old records at Fairfax contain many
illusions to Washington in his capacity as
one of the gentlemen justices of the county
of Fairfax. At Vienna in May, 1861. oc-
Cured one of the first civil war sFirmishes
from railroad train, which demonstrated
the impracticability OF attempting TO make
a reconnaissance in force with an unpro-
tected train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-08
Many Different Systems.

IT quite agree with what M. Brisse said.
to the effect that familiarity with a system
and custom do make 1t largely popular
with the public, and think also that the
various conditions. which differ so much in
different countries. have a good deal to do
with the several systems in vogue In the
different countries. But cannot feel quite
convinced. and am sure speak probably
for a good many other delegates present,
that the American system Is really tina
best. 1 listened with great attention to
what Mr.. Skinner said in reply to my
friend, Sir Charles Owens. and could not
think that even II. as he claims. 1t Is pos
olble to deliver baggage just as quickly in
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At SIS. 90.

IN . % i u o UVe
Fine White Lawn Shirt Waist
Suits, very deliberately trimmed with
embroidery; skirt is made tiounce
effect, with double boX-plalted
high kilt-an elaborate and dressy
suit.
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Inspection Of Terminal Facilities.

stations.
Notes of the Congress.
The time of the reception at the German
embassy has been changed from this even
ing at 8 O'Clock to this afternoon.
The contractors in charge of the construc-
ton of the large filtration plant for the
District of Columbia, now in course of
building and nearing completion. extend an
invitation to such Of the delegates as may
be interested to inspect the plant on any
day during the week of May between the
hours of 10 and IL am. and and pm.
and have arranged personally to receive
and conduct over the work any of the dele
gates who care to accept this invitation.
Take car on G street at Treasury building
marked "Brookland." Time for trip. about
twenty minutes
The commissioner of patents has extended
a cordial invitation to the delegates to visit
the Patent Office. Attention is called to the
fact that special arrangements have been
made for such visit by delegates on the
afternoon OF Thursday between the hours
of and T.
Mr. George H. Patrick. chairman of tho
local committee of the Society of the
Army of the Potomac. extends an invita-
ton to the delegates to attend the thirty
sixth annual reunion Of the Society of the
Army of the Potomac at Manassas City
and battlefield on Wednesday and Thurs
day. May 10 and II. Delegates desiring to
accept this invitation are requested to
IN win I'm E M a Hanse at MS
Rear Admiral N f. Mason, L. s. N.
chief of the bureau Of ordnance OF the
Navy Department, has announced that he
VIII be glad to have limited number OF
delegates visit the naval proving grounds
at Indian Head on the Potomac river. to
witness the tests of naval armor and guns
which are there in progress. The tug OF
the bureau of ordnance leaves the Wash
fneton navy yard every morning at 9:3O
o'clock. and returning reaches the navy
ward again at pm. Not more than ten
yisitors can be accommodated on any one
day and 1t Is requested that such dele
Gates as desire to avail themselves of this
Invitation will notify the chairman OF the
local entertainment committee a day In
advance, so that necessary arrangements
can be made for their accommodation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-08
White Shirt Waist Suits
At $500.

Elegant All-linen Shirt Waist
Suits, handsomely embroidered
waist and skirt to match; also trilA-
med with tucks and plaits-an ex-
ceptionally pretty and attractive
suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-08

Lightweight WoolfIled snkoline Comfortables
$50 and $500 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
Toilet Goods.

In the Toilet Section you may always find no matter what you want for youl dressing table. The depart I ment is not complete, butyou can buy at less than else- where.
 All White Rose Glycerine Soap Regular price I5c; Special price, d cake, i3c.
 Hind's Honey and Almond Cream Regular price soc; Special price, bottle. 39c.
 Disinfectine Soap, three cakes for 25c.
 Gorham Silver Polish, ,Z5c.
 Sozodont, Regular price 2oc Special l9c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23

Womens Gingham Petticoats, made of nice quality gingham, well made, cut full, all lengths. drawstring at waist, deep ruffle around the bottom with narrow ruffle set on; colors pink and blue. Special. 47c.
 Women's Gingham Petticoats, made of good quality gingham. well made, cut full all lengths, deep ruffle around bottom, set on very full, narrow ruffle at bottom; this lot comes in wide striped pat terms, gray and white, extra quail ity. Special, 74c.
 Women's Bingham Petticoats, made of extra quality gingham, neat, narrow striped patterns, dark colors, we'll made, cut full,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23

all lengths, deep ruffle around bottom with three ruffles set on, very full styles and excellent value. Special, 94c.
 Womens Mercerized Petticoats, made of nice soft quality, well made, cut very full, graduated ac- cordian ruffle set on very full with narrow ruffle set on same, dust ruffle. Special, 98c.
 Women's Mercerized Petticoats, made of good soft quality, well made, cut full, all lengths, deep knee flounce set on very full with accordian pleated ruffle set on very full and narrow ruffle at bot tom of pleating, forming an ex- tremely full effect, dust ruffle. Special, l.25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23

Table Damask, pure white, 62 inches wide, ten different patterns to select from. Worth -; at 4oc.
 Table Damask, heavy all linen, pure white, 70 inches wide. Worth Csc; at asc.
 Table Damask, 72 inches wide, heavy quality, pure German linen, choice patterns. Worth S5c; at 74c.
 Table Damask, 72 inches wide, pure white, fine quality, double damask Irish linen. Worth $l.25; at 90c.
 Napkins, heavy all linen pure white satin damask, exquisite pat terns large dinner size. Worth $500; at 2.50 dozen.
 Napkins, all linen pure white
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
A SpeciaI Sale of Table Linens and Napkins

In the linen department you will find an active and most progressive sale in progress tomorrow morning. It embraces not only table damasks ot all kinds but napkins Huckerack towels crocheted bed spreads and Masales bed spreads The price in every instance less than re- gula and you will have an opportunity to save money
 This sale naturally appeals to hotel and restaurant family ignore the importance of this sae because 1t saves money on the table linens they need.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
Gloves

This Glove Department is ever ready to supply yor with whatever you need ir the way of summer wear whether ii concerns lisle ir either black, white or coloreC gloves. You will have choice from soc to LOO.
 Black silk or white colors, art also soc to LOO. |
 Long Silk Gloves for shof sleeves, black and white, 65c t LOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23

Philanthropy; just good business. 25c for 23-inch Wash Habutia Silk, worth 35c.
 3oc for 23-inch Wash Habutia Silk, worth 49c.
 39c for 27-inch Wash Habutia Silk, worth soc.
 44c for 27-inch Wash Habutia Silk, worth 59c.
 59c for 2l-inch Wash Habutia Silk, worth 75c..
 69c for 27-inch Wash Habutia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23

damask. Worth, a dozen, $1.25; at 89c.
 Napkins, fine quality, all linen damask, silver bleached. Worth, a dozen, $1.75; at 1.49.
 Huckaback Towels, hemstitched, size 17x34. Worth 15c; at 10c each.
 An all linen Huck Towel, fancy border and hemstitched, size 19x 3S, good heavy quality. Worth, a dozen. $4.50; at 800.
 An extra large size of Crochet Bedspreads. in beautiful designs. Worth $1.50; at 100 each.
 A fine quality of Marseilles Spread, pure white and handsome patterns. Worth $2.50; at 1.69 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
An Ideal Electric Reading Lamp

We have number of new electric lamps just received they represent all the creations and Ideas so Tar as electricity is concerned-n all the finishes odd brass, pompeian and verdant All the lamps are fitted With SIX cord and ready for You may buy them thus:
 Old brass stands 500 to t2.5O
 Dome shades in geen ruby and crystal from 800 to 600
 amps complete glass shades from 1750 to 3OuU
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
Table No. 8. Sl.25 Silks for soc

This tables because it the best silks the mos like nothing value tan z moet ande that ordinarily bring 200 print shadow print tatetas faccone silks and fine Louisnes 1.25 cameleon silks.
 36inch best afetas
 Our edge guaranteed black 27-inch tafctas 24inch swivel tahetas
 Clifton bond afetas not before than LOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23

Silk. worth 85c.
 75c for 27-inch Wash Habutia Silk worth 89c.
 89c for 27-inch Wash Habutia Silk, worth $1.25.
 95c for 27-inch Wash Habutia Silk, worth $1.50
 6oc for 36-inch Wash Habutia Silk, worth $1.00.
 89c for 36-inch Wash Habuita Silk, worth $1.25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
Table No. 7 Sl.5O for 75C

Worth s 50 silk at 7 yet Some only s5 goods and few are checked Louslnes solid fouard silks de fine solid cood ouisnes figured ta Jacquards effects in this years styles
 36inch guaranteed afetas
 27inch black guaranteed 1.25 taffeas
 Buhma Silk,
 Imported silks
 l1abuna
 1.2 evening shades messalines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
A Word About Wedding Gifts

Now that the 1enten season IS over II may pc qute properly considered that the wedding season happoaohed In buying gift matter what it is that you want come the first place the selection is larger In the sec ond place you give better gift for the same money than you can buy elsewhere.
 And third the same gift which you can buy elsewhere cost here less money.
 We are showing number of new pieces in cut glass, brass copper and fancy bc-abrac and among the var ious things suitable for gifts are
 Comports, 6inch Bon-Bons 175 bonos and cuttings from 375 ~ ~
 . Candle Sticks 300.
 oinon Do" o"' '" oo twolght Candelabra, 375 $50, 800 prass breeieht Candelabra and s.oo
 Pitchers 600 to 275o $50, Vases, o 15o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
Table No. 4. 75c Silks for 44C

In this lot are all special oc many during the proved mighty the old price would
  working ns certain cent of proht IS to 20 inch figured tafe leading color good newva and additions.
  fouads fifty styles coors special pur for this sale, value 75c and 89c bengalne and Faie silks street ana evening eoo anu black
 natural white habutias.
  pongees 32-nch printed kmon silks, fancy tafea sutngs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
New Arrival of Glassware.

We are just showing in the Crockery Department a new arrival ot both blown and pressed glass; in table hotel and bar goods. Among the things shown are num- Der of new blown tumbers with needle and sand blast etchngs Ice tea glasses Colonial and sand blast etchngs
 sharhes with short and long
 Salts ana feppers oc TUG ana and begin so little 16c.
 as 25c-they to 1oo vases 1oc, <Ve ana poc'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
LoVsifid ' I1iiiii iiii Joll8ii9i|Al llii &L0lliss is and the South of $27,5OO.

Milan Pateon At PasscC Manchester Boonton
  various attraction suggestions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
A Third to Half Off on Silk Shirt Waist Suits

We have gone through our Silk Shirt Waist Suits and remarked nearly all in stockAfter Easter things must fast We can't afford to have the Department congesed We cannot afford to find ourselves with too big surplus, and consequently you may buy thus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
Bingham Petticoats.

Here at less than regular prices are three special lots of gingham pettcoats We give short description that you may understand something as to the value:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23

and brown or red, in white bor. ders, plain colors, serviceable for rain or shine. natural wood hand les. Worth $500, at 2.39.
 At 25c you may buy child's all silk Parasol, in colors, plain and ruffles. Worth 50c and S1.0o; at 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
Table No. lO---S2 and S25O Silks for S1.l9

Imported Silks all of them To most people this table will not n ultra qualities appeal and 50 novelty silks exclusive designs oneh abut drawn Printed Coating and Imported Stacking heavy Bdes evenings mpoep Taetas Lousnes Mes saines, so Black Crepe de Chimes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
;ial Priced Tables in This Great Sale.

Table No. 6-S5c to LOO Silks. 6oc Table Mo- 7-l.OO to l25 Silks 75c. Table No. 8-L25 te 1.50 Silks, 69c. Table No. 9-I5O to 200 Silks, 95c. Table No. IO-Novelty Silks up to 25O. l.l9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
Special Selling of Quadrupled Silverware

We put on sale for Mondays selling big lot of sugar bowls spoon holders and syrup pitchers and butter dishes and bread trays
 This lot of sverware will ordinarily sell at 295 or 3.OO They go on special sale at 1.49.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
Here Are Other Great Attra ctions for Monda y
Buster and Tige" Umbrellas SOO& New Art Jardiier

We have just received a novelty in the way of chl- dens umbrellasthe handles come assorted some o them with Buster and his cute and crafty smile and the others with "Tiges imorous grin. These are good umbrellas servceable strong and the why you would prefer them to an ordinary umbrella for child is that they afford certain interest and amusement as well-100 and 1SO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
About Imported Habutia Wash Silk.

This sis of importation purchased without aid of eithe Commission Bought together with our Philadelphia re Understand by this that paid less that the why less No
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23

At 1.75 you may buy an all silk Umbrella, in navy and red, with white striped borders, used in rain or shine, will not spot or fade. Worth s2.50; at 1.79.
 At s2.S9 you may buy an all silk serge Umbrella, in navy, green
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
Table No. 9. S1.5O and g Silks for 95c

novelty sk all those hanuome silks that been aken freely on account or oe ee price.
 taffetas
 Fine brocade aceone silks,
 guaranteed black taffeas,
 imported pongees,
 32-nch imported sacking and coating silks,
 mpoated print warp and persian silks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
Diamond is the Birth Stones for April

We have just mounted a number of diamonds m AK settnqs We purchased these diamonds about forty per cent below the usual market value, and consequently are able to put them on sale less than you can buy diamonds they are marked:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23

Here is one of the clever7 est limitations of Rookwood1 It is an Art Jardinier, hand1 painted and possesses that artistictiveness for which thd Redwood has so long been famous.
 It comes in four sizes at thd following prices:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
Umbrellas and ParasOls.

In the Umbrella Department you will find big selec- ton of Silk and Serge Umbrellas, and also Chldens Silk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
About Black Silk Fabrics

The Black Silks will not be found on all the seperate price ta- bles; most of them are on the black silk table. Their importance in the sale is featured elsewhere, but here we particularize few of the particularly special values:
 The 24-inch Chiffon Taffeta, worth $1.00, at 59c.
 The 27-inch Chiffon Taffeta, worth $1.00, at 69c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23
Special Feature" in the An1
 nual Silk Sale

Quite naturally there are| overshadowing features in| the sale, for here and there| we have gotten an advantage| from manufacturers, greater than the average price con1 sessions. This is particularly true of d number of staple silks, as Taffeta so some offer of this sale over1 shadow others, but all are good. Sd uniformly good that we can safely direct attention to the strongest items without detracting from the| strength of the remainder; If the| remainder were presented by them1 selves they would make a great sale.
 We call your attention to these| Special Features" because a part of successful storekeeping is to| help make shopping easy, and sd by the process of elimination, wd thus simplify your shopping and say
 If you are looking for the best bargains, irrespective of the char acter of silks, here they are:"
 The Black silk Sale,
 The White Hahutia Silk Sale,
 The 39c Sale of Silks,
 The 59: Sale of Silks,
 The 69c Sale of Silks,
 The 89c Sale O. Silks,
 The TussaIe Silk Sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23

The s60.OO Diamond Rings are marked 4S.00.
 The $50.00 Diamond Rings are marked 40.00.
 The $40.0U Diamond Rings are marked 32.0o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23

lPsh N this AprilMay Silk Sale there are 49,O0O
 esenting a saving to the people of Alabama al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23

Is mere than the last April Silk Sale offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-23

important of all Compared last shows
 variety the higher class merchandise offered and in the general pre- collection slow sell marked down effect clearance The much broader than that repre- well silk
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-09

MALE HELP wANTED-Men and wo-
men to learn Matchmaking, engrav-
ing, jewelers. work, optics. The only
practical school. Money made learning.
Matchmaking. engraving school, P. l.
building, Seattle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-09
Sunday Excursion TO North Beach.

Sunday Excursion 70 North Beach.
The llwaco Railway and Navigation
Company are selling round trip tickets
every Sunday from Astoria to all
Gotta, at rate Of one dollar for the :
points on Long Beach, including Nah.
round trip.