Evening Star Newspaper, November 6, 1886, Page 6

Writtea for Tux Evesrxe stan, THE MAN WHO WAS By ALICE WELLINGTON ROLLINS, Author of “All Sorts of Chit A City of NOT. tren,” Old Homesteads,” ete., ete, (Copyright, 1886.) “Dobbs,” said Van Austen, glancing at the Uttle doorplate of an apartment on the seventh floor. “Yes, tnis is my floor. “Bat why yours, when the name Is Dobbs?” I asked. Why, you see,Iam the man who fs not Dobbs. There are two of us on each story. ‘When I came, I was pondering sadly on the necessity ofa doorplate in so large an apart- ment house, when it suddenly occurred to me that, as Dobbs had one, there was no need of imy having one. The elevator would leave my Iriouds at the right story, and then seeing that the name on this door was Dobbs, they would course, that tke only other door was amine. Simply not being Dobbs saved me the expense of a doorplate. Se Van Austen had been the first friend I bad stumbled upon after landing trom the Etruria. He had asked me to come down home with him, not to dine, for he made no secret of the fact that he never dined, but to have a glass of beer ina Van Austen eut-glass beer-mug. We had wended our way up town toashabby apartment-house in ashabby street, and as we entered the elevator, Van Austen had said aysteriously to the boy, “Up,” which I found meant that we were to be taken to the rook As We stepped out, Van Austen explained: “I have no view from my rooms, you see; so when I have visitors that I wish to impress I always bring them up here first, Not that there is much of a view here, so far as scenery gees; it is all roortops and chimneys. But there is so much of it that it has a certain aiz- nity of ttsown. Queer, isn’t it, that a great deat of anything is picturesque fa its way? I hate a suntlower; could not endure even an em- tiles it Were conventionalized out of all resemblance to its proper self; but I have never in all my life seen in the floral way so magniticen Lf anything the great acres at the west, with millions upon millions of the Blossoms, perfectly gorgeous in such a mass. It is something like my life, you ki there Js so much of nothing that te whole effect ot 3tis not undignified. Shall we walk down? It isn’tfar. Ifind it true that there is always Toom at the top for people who can't afford tie grander apartments on the lower floors. So I am living on thi nti.’ And talking busily as we walked down the stairs we had both forgotten to notice how y flights of stairs we had descended, til Austen glanced at the little doorplate on the story where it suddeniy occurred to us to take our bearings, with the result mentioned. We crossed thé little hall to the opposite @oor whieh Van Aus ned with a late! key. Familiar as i was with the man’s way J Was not surprised at the sudden. transforma Yon of the scene. The street had been shabby, the apartment house was shabby, and the Apartinent evidently consisted ot duil, little ugly rooms, in themselves extremely shabby; Dut they were crowded with the beautiful Van Austen “things,” till gieamed like a vision It the ‘Of loveliness. 4 tiny dining room opened al- most ai the door, and into this we naturally stepped, aiter leaving our hats in the hail. “Ot course, I don’t dine here,” said Van Austen, with the ready frankness that was one of his peculiarities. Tean’t a menage. My dinir; know Ei 'S that a man finds in Europe only waat he brings th I find in my dining-room only wha! toit Tonight itis peaches,” and he deposited a small brown paper bag on the beautiful mahogany table, “peaches and beer. ‘That is really a horribié combination. Suppose we postpone the peacues Ui later, and content ourselves with beer tor he monient, Beer in one of Grandmother Van Austen’s cutglass mugs; it is something like My lite, Thorndike; very small veer in very shoice cut-gluss. The cui glass has never been Able to improve the quaiity of the beer, but then, bn the other hand, the beer bas never been able to spoil the quulit} of the eut-ciass. It is som thing, Thorndike, don’t you think, to live bhe life have to without being embittered by i ‘The very words would have been bitter in the mouth of almost any other man; but Van Aus- ten spoke with the periect seremity, the patient, calm acceptance of unavoidable iaét, which was his distinguishing trait. “My appointments are quite perfect, you see, as he noted my evident admiration of tae soft rug, the polished furniture, the rare jugs, Plaques, pletures, portier nets and ebin: hat illled every avuilable spot in the Little oom. “And nove of them has cost me # cent, All presents. Rent is the one thing which my iriends do not dare to offer me, and which I Yeully think even I mizht not be’ willing to ac- cept. I draw the line at rent. Tallow no one to present me with a $50,000 house, and iny own \ds Will not permit me to live in a finer street, Yhan this. Bui as to everything else—well, I need not expiain. You have known me long euough to Kuow that my besetting sin has al Ways been «lack of proper pride. Fate denied whe everything of the kind. Iwas born with the taste to crave, and ill-health made it impos sible ior me to struggle tor what 1 want, with- but sacrificing my lise in the contest. I’ don't ‘want to sacrifice my lite; I prefer not to sirug- gle. Taccepi the situation, and I also accept its alleviations. It any ‘ellow wants to give me anything, he is welcome todo so. I make no Secret of the fact that I can make noreturn, but Zam uot too proud to accept, what Tean't get Jor myseif. I should never have been one of Those heroic fools—heroic fools expresses what Imean better than foolish heroes eveu—who Starve themselves, like poor Brainard, to go Uarough college. In the frst place, I "should hot have tried to go through college; aud in the Becond place, if T had, and found myselt sud- @enly hard up, I should have gone straight to Lombard, and’said, ‘Lombard, I'm hungry, can You give ine a bite? and Lombard would have Poh mew dite, and T shoud have goue on | tier with my ‘studies, and graduated honora- bly, and not have dampened the whole pleasure of the iellows’ class day by dying of starvation under their very eyes without telling of it. I am uot a hero, Thorndike: but lam a beautiful And much-needed illustration of the grace(al Feeipient. Accept nothing you can’ get ior Yourseli; return every thiug you possibly. cai but ir fellow is willing to give you what you can’t manage to get ior yourself, or what je KHows you eaunot possibly return, take it, How do vou suppose."—and he threw his head ack with one or the suany laughs I remem- bered so well in college—“how do you sup- Pose Lever happened to get hold of dear Grandmother Van Austen's cut glass a china? Everybody though: she would leav all to Dick's son; But behold, she willed {t all to ie, Just because I was nof Dick's son! Dick's son WoUld have everything he wanted, she e plained, and I, appa: should noi have ‘by Tights anything 1 wanted; sol should have her T shall will it all ae into the parlor.” as,” he explained, @ rich erimson porticre. rooms on this north side. were poor artists. They wanted light jows are just below the o me perfectly. I could not . he pushed ou see the ant ma from the top, so the w ceilin; ailord fo live in 4 prettier street, and it would be twrture to me to have to look out into. this one. Nubody can reach my windows, you will observe, without 4 ehair,and I am eareful never Ww olfer ihe chair.” “I amt no stronger, With bis taisit suai DUS are -CeIT fo Thorndike,” he added s afier drawing up a luxue ine, be threw bimself at full th on @ broad sofa with many cushions, it sometimes I wonder whether you strong Jellows ever really kuow the luxury of fatigu hate to be tired and have to get up; but I love to be tired when I am pertectiy at leisure to le down. I have thrown myself down uere many a Ume when tue pure seuse of exhaustion, with Such a comfuriabie spot to give way to it in, Seemed to me kind ot exquisite pain. You @ou't know what Imean? No, Lsuppose not ‘Translated into plain English, it simpiy means that J am awiully glad to get down here just at the present moment. The peaches” were heavy. As} looked at the pale, refined face, brought into such relief against the deep col” ‘red cushions, I believed I could see that Van Austen bad iailed, was failing. The trank Jession of weakuess carried me back to our col- lege days, wacn Van Austen, even at the age When such coulession is most tying, never failed to throw himself on any sofa tuatcame to hand, for even five minutes of the rest_s0 es. sential to his poor, irati body. The victim of some accident in’ bis childhood, he was hope Jessly, helplessly delicate; never ‘ill, but never Weil; conscious thet the utmost Harboriuz of his Strength could not keep him alive the al- Jotted Ume for man. “I am a Septimius Fel. Yon,” he would say, with the rare smile so free from any bitterness, “seeking, not iiamortal, Dut morial lite; aud, like him, Tam told I rust Rot permit myself to be very giad or very surr; ‘YW exuil or to deplore, toeai auy thing very ul to tall in iove, or to cuinpete in races; since every extra heart-beat is so many taken irom the few allotted me. My only safety lies in my fortu- Bate lack of pride. 1am not ashamed of being Weak oF of being poor. = ‘oF be Was poor. He belonged to the only Dranchof the aristocratic Van Austens that was ot rolling in money: aud with ali the aristo- eratic Van Austens’ iastes and refinement, his Tesources were fewer than those of most men. Waen his Uncle Harry had offered to seud him YW college he had sald with characteristle frank- hess: “4 shail be glad to go, Uncie Henry, if I can go leeling that itis pure, outrigit’ gift from Fou. Icanuot go to be tortured into study! for seholarship us A matter of pride, or. W6 fedl that Lougut to do all ean to repay the debt aiter Lleave college. I know very well that I €aunot live ifam worried. I don’t want to die. i had ratuer live and_uot go to college than go tocollege and die. SUll, "I would like very Inde: to go tocoliege. It'Lean accept your gift as 4 clit, with a ciear conscience, I will promise to live simply, graduate decently if not as hon- orably us I anigut by over study, and not to dis- race you. I Should like togo, Uncle Henry, With this understanding. And of course he went and there the Quiet, singular career which» marked him through lite; @career which was simply the perfect, unquestioning acceptance of inevitable jact. Tt was weil uaderstood that Van Austen, 4s the protege of a rich uncle, would spend no mnoney except for comfortable expeases, though he bad fully explained to bis uncle that be did not care to be uiggardly 1m regard to those. He lived simply, but well; he never entertained, but he accepied unquestioningly, and without returning, tue attentions of riche? fellows with- Sata quaim. “If you knew.” ne onee said, as . the nearest “approach to ai apology that’ le ever made, “Low dine it sometimes seems tome H = > tll om, THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURD: it must be to be able to give any one any thing, oa would not wonder thatIam so lavish in ving you better fellows so many opportunities graduated, as be said he would, de- ‘and then had sought the light work diculously small pay which was all his Strength was equal to. Two years later his mother died, and Van Anster was alone in the world, except for the hosts and hosts of triends tbat he had always made for himself every- where. As We sat there now in his little parlor, talk- ing oF the old days and the new, his door bell ra Exeuse me a moment,” he said, as he rose owiy. “I aim my own butler to-day. Emily sends ime round hers on great occasions; but, though I am perfectly willing to borrow him when I need him, I am_not willing to borrow him when she needs nim. I draw the line there. So Lam iny own batler to-day. oud evening,” I heard from a strange yoice as Van Austen opened the outer door. Tuere Was a severity in the tone which marked the voice of one who hardly expected to be admitted without difficulty, bat_who was ined to be admitted, whatevewthe dif sod evening. Will you come in?” Van Austen sald, with evidenily unexpected eivil- ity. “Thank you, thank you,” said the stranger, ina tone of evident relief. “I called to see you about w little subscription for ‘The Chil- iiren’s Ald Society.’ I know your interest in it, and— cuse me,” interrupted Van Austen with a smile whieh I’ felt through the thick portiere, “out T think you mistake me tor my cousin, Mr. Richard Van Austen, He is, I know, Uicularly interested in your society, and will no doubt befriend it, He'ls in 34th street. “And you are—?" questioned the inter- viewer, with professional anxiety not to be thrown off the scent. “I am, unfortunately, Mr. Robert Van Aus- ten, The two Rs often confuse my identity to that of my cousin.” “Ah! exeuse me; I see,” answered the dis- fited agent, with a’ tone which uncon usiy implied that he had been a little sur- prised at the surroundings of the supposed wealthy Mr. Van Austen, “Odd, isn’t it,” said Van Austen, as he saunt- ered back into the parior and threw bimselt again upon the cushions, “that he never tried to get out of me what le could? The minute he found I was not the millionaire, off he went in search of the richer man, without waiting to | see if 1 couldn't perhaps swell his fund by a widow's mite. If I had been an ordinary poor mam he would have tried to squeeze at least a | dollar out of me, en passant; but it is one of my | advantages in being the Van Austen who Is not | Fich, to ave the subscription agents drop me as if I were an agent myself, when they see a | wealthier Van Austen behind me,” | "Do you know Dobbs?” I asked, happening | to recall the name on the opposite doorplate. “Do [know Dobbs? Of course Ido. What is more to the point, know Mrs, Dobbs and all | the eleven little Dobbses. Mrs. Dobbs is a very clever little woman who sends me ina bit of | dinner now and then of a rainy Sunday, when she knows I hate to go out. I can’t return in kind, of course, as my dining-room is a farce; butence Ina while I hunt ber up a bit ot my oid china, and she is delighted. She gives me bread, and I give her a stone; but, then, you fe likes the stone.” “Well, will you drive with me to-morrow?” | Lasked, as the clock struck nine, ry SOFT © ut to-morrow I drive with Mor- ton. Keaily, Thorndike, I think 1 spend more lime in the'park in other people's carriages thaa any one person does in his own, Every- body remembers that I am the man who hasn't auy horses, and so somebody comes for jue Very nearly every afternoon.” All the way home I’ pondered dreamily on the silent and dim fate of my coliege friend, which was in many Ways so full of peasantnéss, and yet which left a sense, If not of pity—for it was part of Van Austen's ‘marvelous dignity that it Was quite impossible to pity him,—at least of | ineffable regret. He was not contented; anyone could {eel Lhat unstirred aspirations leit a con- stant sense of want in bis hungry soul; but he Was not unhappy. He had the rare grace of ac- cepting the inevitable without murmur, “I don’t make the best of it,” he had said once with 4 Wave of the hand’ in deprecation of a dricnd’s comment on his cheerfulness. “Butl let other people make the best of it for me. Any- one wuo can give me anything to alieviate the situation is a weleome being. Lam saved from un ness by Hot having any proper pride.” ereat deal of him that winter, All ot Us saW a great deal of Lim, and it was odd how many jolly fellows went, ot out of pure sya pathy, but because they wanted to go, to those beautifully dismal Uttle rooms in that ugly stree “i can’t make it out,” said Van Austen one evening from his sofa, “why you fellows like to come here. I don't entertain, not having any larder, and I'm not well enough to go about and’ pick up interesting matiers for you. But [think it may be just because I'm hota ian with interesting news; 1 have no fad to worry you with, and Im an excelient target for tie don mots You are dying to repeat yourselves.” Those evenings in the little parlor took on a | sort of pathos as the spring came, and Van Aus- ten’s fuce grew paler and thinner, though, of course, 4s the pathos made itself felt, the out- | Ward ‘merriment waxed stronger, Stronger, that is, unl even as u cover for dread and sad~ Ress, Merriment cou'd not be tolerated in what seemed hardly a sick-room, and yet was never- theless the room of a dying man. “It's because I am poor, doctor, one day, when his room seemed partictiariy overtiowing with flowers and. Black Hamburg grapes, “that I have so many luxuries, Everys body sends me these things because I haven't an We were careful not totell him of the mis- fortune to the Blakes, who had been almost his nearest friends. But’ with one wasied hand he drew trom under his piliow one day the news- Paper which had the particulars, and said to us, An his taint voice, “Zell me about it.” It was the same old, old story of unwise reckless speculation, ending in’ utter. ruil Van Austen made no comment as he listene: to the pititul story; but after awalle said earn estly he explained only a map of negative virtues, as you times I amuse myseif as I'lie here ing how I am possibly to get into have made up my mind that neg- Som But Saint Peter is going to accept one of my Live Virtues, and let me in, out of curiesi | the man who didn’t speculate. Mind | and his eyes lit with feverish earnestness as he looked at us all in turn—“as the man who didn’t speculate; not as@ man who didn't speculate.” | Ir litde Wilt Haricness, on whose face his gaze | Hngered longest, did not go to tue wall in Wai street afterwards, I believe, upon my soul, it 1s due to that dying gaze of Van Austen's. “I have been trying to compose my epitaph,” he said again one aiternoon, wheu-he seemed more than ordinarily weak, and when Bob Carter and I were both with him, while his | Cousin Emily moved softly about in the next room. “You will all try to say something fine of me; but, for the life of me, cannot linagine What it will be. You can't’ say Iwas a good husband or father, or a generous eitizen, or & great poet, or even w pa.ron of posts, But T Know you will say something, and I should greaily like to koow what it will be.” And it was in tue twilight of the ‘same after- noon, that turning his head with an efforton the cushions, he smiled again his sunny simile of the old college days, and said quietly: “ve thougut it out, Thorndike: “You can put on my toinbstone that I was the man who was not— A quick gasp—a flutter of the pulse—a sudden | | | | The Dangers of Corpulency. ‘From the St. Louls Globe-Democrat. Intemperance in diet, indulgenes in the ex- cessive use of alcoholic drinks, too little bodily exercise in the open alr—these are the more important of the causes which bring on corpu- lence. The modes in which these causes act to bring about an excessive dexosit of fat have been sufficiently indicated in tne introductory portion of this paper. As muscular exercise {n- creases the production of flesh inaction leads to An excessive deposit of fat. Alcohol acts ina manner precisely similar to that of fats, sugars and starches. It interferes with the destruction or combustion of the fat-producing materials, prevents them from undergoing combustion, as it is more easily destroyed-by oxygen than they are, Certain discases, such as any interference with the formation of development of the real blood corpuscles, the oxygen carriers, increase the disposition to the deposit of fat. The oxy- gen may enter the lungs, but without these carriers it is unable to reach the tissues where combustion ordinarily takes place. ‘The dangers of corpulence are many fold, All diseases accompanied by high fever are apt to follow an unusually malignant course in persons, The heat developed in these affections ‘cannot be so readily lost by radiation or con— duction asin the lean. ‘The cold bath, the cold Pack and. all forms of cooling measures fail to Teally reduce the temperature, and the fever is, in itself, a serious source of danger. ‘The skin is constantly bathed in perspiration on slight exertion or when the external temperature rises. Hence skin diseases are common and often intensely annoying among the corpulent. The breathing is interfered with by the accu- mulated tat, so breathlessness on exertion is common among them. ‘The frequency of per- spirations leaves the surface exposed to chilling influences which cause coughs, colds, bronchitis and pneumonia, The overloading of the heart With fat interferes with its action, so that pal pitations and sudden faintness from partial jailure of this organ to do its duty are not in- frequent. ‘The extra weight that has to he ear- Tied entails muscula exhaustion on exertion such as is not felt by the thin person. ‘The dis- comforts and dangers of obesity would fill a much larger catalogue, but it is not necessary to enumerate them ail here. The treatment ot corputence must vary with the cause. No rigid rules can be framed t willservein ail cases. If there is a strong hereditary tendency to it, a radical cure can- not be expected—only an ‘improvement can be promised, and even this cannot always be se cured. ‘The prevention of it should be under- taken when a young person shows a strong tendency to put on an excessive amount of adi- pose tissue. One of the first things to be done in this direction is to regulate the diet. Im- moderate indulgence at table must be rigidly forbidden, yet the food must be in sufficiebt amount t6 Secure all that the body requires for its needs. No starvation should be coun- tenanced, Fatal weakness of the heart or per- manent disorder of the digestion often results from irrational restrictions of diet. ‘the temporary thinning is usually followed. by a marked increase in the corpulence beyond what existed before the “Tanner plan” was adopied. A much better plan is to avoid exciting the appetite by too great variety of food, Prince Bismarck’s physician succeeded in curing his patient by the very simple plan of making the meal consist of only one kind of food, of which he should eat as much as he pleased, and no drink of any kind to be taken ‘at meals or until two hours afterward. By this means no unnatural appetite was encouraged, and the patient ate only what tho necessities of the system really demanded. ‘The diet should contain an abundance of albumen, iitue fat, and still less stareh or sugar, when ‘an carnest eifurt is being mude to reduce corpulence or provide against fis making its appearance. Some fats have to be taken, or the albumen foods will not be digested oF appropriated by the system. If sigus of disorded digestion ap- pear, the diet must be modified trom time w lime’ by the addition of articles which are usu- ally forbidden. It is better to ipeur some of the prospective discomforts or even danger of obe- sity than to ruin the digestion in the attempt to avoid them, +00 A Word About Jewels. OPALS AND RUBIES—THE FAMOUS SAN CY DIA MONDs. Paris Letter. . A word about jewels, I noticed in an English Paper recently that Queen Victoria had lately given away many jewels containing opals, in order to overcome, if possible, the prejudice ainst them, How this prejudice arose it would be interesting to learn. Among the an- cients this stone was highly esteemed, Pliny relates that a Roman senator owning an opal valued at 20,000 sesterces (about 2,000,000 franes) was exiled because he refused to sell it to Mare Antony. In the middie ages it was still greatly prized. Robert de Berquen, a dea ‘stones of that time, writes enders the person wearing It amiable, and acts as a preservative against miasina’and contagion in the air. Atthe ent day it is considered unlucky as the ones ‘The Paris dealers in precious stones have been recently puzzied by the action of certain Jewelers in Geneva in throwing on the market 3,000 or 4,000 francs’ worth of rubies which present certain peculiar features to the analyst. They are jound to contain aluminium, magne- sia, protoxyde of iron, sesqutoxyde ‘of chiro- miui and sillea, precisely like genuine rubies, and their density is nearly equal to that of thé urest stones coming from the east. Still the Paris dealers are suspicious, and it is now sup: posed that some clever chemist has found the secret of dissolving this ruby, hitherto deemed insoluble, and bas succeeded’ in forming a sin- gle large’stone out of a number ot small ones. The profit that would accrue from such an operation may be interred when it is stated that ten carats of sinali uncut rubies would only be worth ten franes, but the same stones melted and made intoa single stoue would be worth, when offered as a genuine ruby welghing ten carats, 10,000 iranes. Toconciude my gossip on precious stones I will retate @ curious story told by the celebrated Jules Janin. 1tappears that he once came near losing the celebrated Sancy diamond, said to be worth 1,500,000 iranes, It appears that he was ‘one day’ visiting the Louvre in company with the Princess Demidotf. The latter, as the Weather Was warm, took off her shawl, on which was her diamond brooch. This she handed to the author, and asked him to keep it for her. Janin, of course, consented and slipped it into the pocket of hls white vest and thought no vil more about it; neither did the princess. ‘The ext day, however, sue asked her husband whether M, Janin hid returned the pin. replied the prince. ‘They seut in haste to Janin’s lodgings, “You don't mean to say it was the Sancy diamond?” cried tne bewildered critic; “what can I have done with 1t?”” ‘He searched through his wardrobe without ess. Suddenly a thought struek him, 1 put it in the pocket of my vest,” he cried, “In that case,” said, his servant, “it hus gone to the washer woman’ Everybody ran to the washerwoman’s. The good oid soul was cautiously questioned. She inust not be exposed to too great a temptation. “Oh, yes! a breastpin,” she replied carelessly- “I remember. 1 didn’t suppose you cared about it, so I gave it to my youngest to play with.” Fortunately the child was not far off, He did not suspect that his plaything was’ worth a million and a half, but it was quite sat Jauin, however, never told the story without & deeper pallor—our friend—was not. — None Will Miss Thee. Few will miss thee, friend, when thoa For & month in dust hast iain, Skuliful haud and anxious brow, ‘Tongue of wisdom, busy brala— All thou wert shall be lorgot, ‘And thy piace shall know thee not, Shadows from the vending trees rer thy lowly head tia passe Sighs trom every wandering bivene Stir the long. thick, chureuy ant gras Wilt thou heed thems “Ne: thy slesp Shalt be drennnens, calm, aud deep. Some west bird may stand a Un the marble of thy womb, ed Soot to fit om joyuus wing ‘From that plage of death aud gf ‘On some bougu to warble clear, But these songs thou shait not hear. Some kind voice may sing thy praise, _Pussiig near thy place of rest, Fondly talk of other days: ut ho throb within thy breast. ‘Shall respond to words of pr: Or old toughts of other days. Since so fleeting is thy name, ‘Talent, beanty, power, and wit, It were weil that without shame ‘Thou in God's great book Were Writ ‘here ia golden words to be Graven for ewruity. Chambers Journal. ———+e+ A Wedding Trip to Town. From the Chicago Herald. “The queerest wedding trip I ever heard of,” | said the station master at the West Side depot, | “took place one day last week. The couple | were from a little corn and hog station down on. the Burlington, and they came up on one of the morning trains, They went into the waiting- room upstairs and remained there the whole day. At noon they brought outa bit of lunch and ate it together. Only once or twice did the groom venture beyond the station walls, and the eries of the hackinen quickly frightened him back. The bride had great curiosity to go over closer to the river so she could see the shipping, but the groom was afraid to leave the Station lor fear of getting lost. Notwithstand- ing the seeming monotony of the day they were as happy as clams all day long sitting a-hold of exch other's bands. When evening came they took the night train for home, where they were doubtless received asa hero and heroine aiter their adventures taking in the wonders of Chicago,” ———+9e____ One Woman with a Level Head. From the Chicago Herald. ‘At the last matinee,” said Tom Pryor,at the box office of the Chicago opera house, “a lady noticeably dressed came and occupied a seat here (indicating the center of the house.) She had @ bounet like « watermeion, and I tuought to myself there wil be trouble bout that before Booth hurls the curse of Rome. Well, as soon as the curtain went up the lady remoyed the ijl-shaped thing and held it in her jap. Then when the curtain fell she replaced. her bonnet oie it off when be: second act came on, ant us repeating until the end of the play." What then?’ Why, a delegation of aa her in the foyer and informed ner that there Was @ carriage walt and when she got into it she found fa beoncital floral display and several little presents, and that night the delegation went d Lotte ou Praitie avedue aud serensdeg nes. shudder, ses Strangely Decorated Graves. ODD THINGS IN A CEMETERY FOR COLORED PEO- PLE AT WILMINGTON, From the N. ¥. Sun. An obseure path, searcely detected in the Tank grass, leads to one of the burying grounds for colored people at Wilmington, N.C. Never were gathered stranger tokens of affection or of superstition in a resting place for the dead, One grave that recently attracted the attention of a visitor was that of an old man of 90. In the center of the mound was partly buried the bust ota huge doll. ‘There was a litte marble head- stone, irom which dangled the rusted frame of a chuld’s toy wire cradie, At the base of the Stone was a pair of toy flatirons, while at the foot of the grave Were 4 pulr of andirons asd a eastiron kettle, and stuck in the ground a huge carving knife. Atone sidé was a child's grave, Set in the middle of the mound above this was a large bowl, and a few plates were scattered about, with’here and there a cup and saucer, ‘There were also upon this grave @ sugar dish and some knives and forks. Another grave Was provided with two large pitchers, a tureen, some smaller pieces of crockery, @ kero- sene lamp, with chimney and shade and wick and oll, ih readiness ior lighting, Another mound’ bad @ soup tureen, a collection of knives and forks, a smail hatchet, a pan for trying hoecake, a gridiron, two teapots, and & lamp. Another had a still larger assortment of plates, cups and saucers, and two huge plat- ters. It was trimmed with clam shelis, aud 1n lamps it was particularly rich, having & row of three. On the next grave a set of table casters ‘was the most prominent object. The grave of a Baptist minister, which was ornamented with ‘@ fine headstone, was supplied with a mous- tache drinking cup. On unother grave were a couple ot pails and some toy figures of horses, sawgand goats, while, another was completely hidden from sight undera collection that defie description. Scattered all about the burying ground were Jamps of ail sizes, with maten safes handy. Vases were plenty, and there were @ few plusicr of Paris busts. On one grave an alurt clock ‘Was the most conspicuous object, and un another @ pair of large flatirons, On almost every grave were bottles containing medicine. —so0o Me Was a Cynic. ‘From the Atlanta Constitution. POWDER Absolutely Pure. ‘This powder ‘never varies. A marvel of purity strength and wholesomeness. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of low test, short welght alum or osphate powders. Sold only in cans, ROYAL BAKING WDER Co., 106 Wall street, N.Y. “She went straight up into the air, 500 feet, and I'll tell you, sir—” “What,” I exclaimed, “she went np—" “Yes, sir,” replied the quondam dude, “she did.” “What was the matter with her?” “Boller exploded.” “Do not be surprised, sr,” the quondam dude pene bem » interrupted. “Zhe ladyshe ‘was a, lady —to whom I re(ér did not have a boller attached to her person, At the time of the. was on a steambout of whieh I was She was mean the iady—aa pretty as. ple- explosion sent, hes straight up hste ahe alt 000 ex se E feet. “When she came down pa the te she fell into m: Meuuin’s FOOD, FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS, ‘The only PERFECT SUBSTITUTE for MOTH- ER’S MILK. Invaluable in CHOLERA INFAN- 1UM and TEETHING. A pre-digested food for DYS- PEPTICS, CONSUMPTIVES, CONVALESCENTS, Perfect nutrient in all WASTING DISEASES Re- quires no cooking. Our Book, “THE CARE AND FEEDING OF INFANTS,” matied free, DOLIBER, GOODALE & CO., Boston, Mass, Sy21-w&s.6m_ 1112 F Sreeer Norrawesr, 4 FEW DOORS ABOVE MOSES & SON'S FURNI- ‘TURE STORE, a c a GREAT COMBINATION SALE OF CLOTHING. GREATEST BARGAINS IN FINE CLOTHING EVER OFFERED IN WASHING’ TMMENSE BARGAINS FOR A SHORT WHILE, WE HAVE COME TO STAY, BUT BEING DESIROUS OF IN- ‘TRODUCING OUR GOODS IMMEDIATELY, AND TO GET ACQUAINTED WITH THE PEOPLE AND RUSH BUSINESS AT ONCE, WE SHALL GIVE YOU ALL A GRAND CHANCE ‘To BUY YOUR FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING AT REDUCED RATES. OUR GOODS ARE MADE. WITH SPECIAL CARE TO THE WANTS OF THE RETAIL TRADE AND EQUAL TO MOST OF THE CUSTOM WORK, AT ABOUT HALF THE COST. WE WANT YOUR TRADE, AND WE AREGOING r EIT IF GOOD GOODS AT LOW PRIC DO IT. FAIR AND HONEST DEALING TO VALL, WE WILL SELL YOU THE BEST CLOTHING YOU HAVE HAD FOR YEARS. NO MISFITS, BUT REAL FITS ARE WHAT WE SELL HOW MANY PEOPLE YOU SEE ON THE STREETS DAILY WITH MISFITS. ‘THEY WILL NOT COME FROM US. UUR CLOTHING FITS BEITER THAN FOUR-FIFTHS OF THE TAIL- ORS Fit YOU. NO USE TO GO TO THEM— COME TO US. AND WE WILL SEND YOU OUT WITH BETTER FITTING ‘CLOTHING THAN SOME TAILORS MAKE YOU, AND AT HALF PH, COST. COMBINATION 'AND Co-OPERA- TION GIVES US THE CAKE WALK RIGHT ALONG TO OUR STORE AND Taki THE CAK: WHILE THE STOCK IS LARGE AND NEV THE MEN ARE MARCHING. THE LADIES ARE MARCHING WITH THEIR BOYS, THE YOUTHS ARE MARCHING, TH BOYS ARE MAPCHING TO THE GREAT COMBINATION SALE OF CLOTHING, EQUAL ‘TO THE BEST CUSTOM WORK. COME #IGHT ALONG, THE BAND Is PLAYING: THERE ARE BARGAINS FOR YOU, AND WE WILL BE TRUE To Yo OUR GREAT INAUGURATION SALE WILL BE ABONANZA 10 YOU, TO US, BUT WE NT YOUR FACE TI OWARDS OUR ¥ STORE, AND YOU ‘A LOSS RN HAT WE WILL GIVE YOU BETTER CLOTHING i YOUR MOXEY THAN ANY ONE IN CIPY, COME AND SEE US, TRY US AND _W WILL DO ALL WE SAY. ALL GOODS AS REP- RESENTED OR MONEY REFUNDED AT THE GREAT COMBINATION CO-OPERATIVE, CLOTHING HOUSE, 1112 F ST. N.W. WE ALSO CARRY A LARGE LINE OF PIECE GOUDS FOR ORDERED WORK, REPRESUNT ING BROWNING, KING BROADWAY NEW YORK: GEORGE SUMMERS & O., Bos: TON, AND TOWER HALL, PHILADELPHIA, MR. WM. DEMOTT HAS CHARGE OF THE CUSTOM DEPARTMENT. océ-w,s J. HIRAM SMITH, Business Manager, {| Axyvoxe Wocrn Maxe A Frrss If they were inour fix. We think itis not only ourright, but our duty to make a little noise just at this time, be- ‘cause our elegant new stock is something worth mak- {nga fuss about. It has never before been our pleasureto offer youso complete an assortment of uniformly de- sirable styles, neither have we ever before been able tooffer you a scale of prices so low as weare now placing on these reliable new goods. Therefore we think {tin the line of our duty to noise the fact that we are engaged inthe general distribution of bargains ‘among the wise buyers of this city and vicinity. We sell you an elegant Cheviot Suit at $7.50 that ‘would be cheap at $10.00. ‘We sell you an All-Wool Cassimere Sult at $10.00 that would be a bargain at $14.00. ‘We sell you an extra fine Cassimere Sult at $12.60 that you cannot match anywhere under $16.50. We selt you a fine Prince alvert Suit, sllk faced, at $15.00 that would be cheap at $20,00. We sell you a better Prince Albert at $18.00 that is really worth $25.00. ‘We sell you an All-Wool Overcoat at $7.50. A very fine All-Wool one at $10.00. We have un extra large Une of Sults for Boys from 18 to 18 years old, trom $5.00 up. We have a full line of Boys’ Fall and Winter Over- coats, from $3.75 up to $15,00. For Children from 5 to 13 years old, Sults with Short Pants, at $2.50, $2.75, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, $4.50, which we guarantee to be 20 per cent less than you can buy them elsewhere. We havea full line of Children’s Overcoats from $2.50 upwards. ‘We have a iui! line of Odd Pants, from $1.50 up, GIVE US A CALL AND BE CONVINCED, ar THE LONDON AND LIVERPOOL CLOTHING COMPANY, CORNER 7TH AND G STREETS Sevenra Srezer Paras Rovan GREAT REDUCTIONS UNTIL NOVEMBER 6TH, AS FOLLOWS: 8c. $-Button Kid Gloves for 50e. pair. ‘ibe. $-Button Kid Gloves tor Oe. paltt 8c. 5-Hook Lacing Gloves for 76e pain, S8e, S-ntton Kid Glove. for Toe. pair, $1.25 4-Button. kmbroldered Gloves, ‘98c. pair. $56 bution Cashmere Gioves, frase pal jutton length Jersey Gloves. 1c. pal. Roti's Patent Double-Bone Corsets, S118, ‘Thompson's Glove Fitting Corsets H&G. Corsets, at 7e., value $1. Madame ‘Thompson's spinal Protecting Corsets,75e. folsom Corsets, "spinal Protecting aud bie Eiccant aasortment Ladies’ Fancy Collars and Cuffs, 200. set. Cheap at 256. “Taudles' Chetnisettes. extra long, 25c., worth 860, Tadles Tucked Chemlsetten, 20c. worth 300" Ladies Embroidered Collars, 8 for 20 iefued ‘alligator Cola Parsee’ 80st ‘Alligator ead gesul et eraeys, cout back, $18, ‘75 Imported Jerseys coat beck 56 Imported teaded 5 f. Sfocits, wit tones S10, woth $15, "8 Casliniere Cloaiks, ef Cloaks, $3.25. broidered cape, $3. J. M. FOLLIN, SEVENTH STREET PALAIS ROYAL, 0028, 914 7th Street, Bet. Iand Kn, w. a ‘WONDERFUL BARGAINS STILL THE TOPIC OF THE DAY. UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT. ‘No expense has been to make this the most complete department of the kind in the city. which iblic Will acknowledge «fer hav. spected our superb stock of ies, Table covers, ast rainy week has. Rugs, Mats, €c.,6 ys, a8 opportunity to look over our stock with care, | at lowest prices ever named for Hence following EXTRAORDINARY BAR- PORTIERES, palr Portie to close, < a faints torieres 48"in wide war ChSatte Vaas, ‘2 pair, pach Portieres all Chenili, beautitul border, 98a LACE CURTAINS, tique Lace, “worth $3.75,” for $2.90 a pair. f Lace Stripe Antique Lace, "wort $600," for alr Antique Lace, “worth $4.75," for $3.85. palr BED SETS. A beautiful Lace Bed Set. consisting of spread and pillow shams, $2.75. An elegant Antique Bed Set complete, for $7.50. RUGS. A 3x3 yard Drugget, Art Squares, $9.00. $ext dard Druteet, wert. for ees a arantee that these Draggets cannot be match for the price in the clly and thst they areentirely new BLANKETS. ‘The cool weather is a reminder that heavier bed covering Is a necessity. Remember that our stock of Blankets and Comiorters is the largest and cheapest in Washington, DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT, Coe eye oreo a dn a a omg ee rg: eit eect eee cee hee gee pe re “4-4 Tricot, all colors and worth 5c. a yard, for 48¢. 6-4 Homespun Suiting, original price: » now 50c. pong, forges that weare closlug out our stock of eee Goods: and that itwill be mouey tn your pooker togive usa call before purchasing elsewhere. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT, We have just received an immense lot of underwear which we dre going to sell at prices lower than ever. NIGHT DRESSES, “good cotton,” trimmed with Jace around neck and sleeves, in ill sizes, for 250. ‘CHEMISES, lace trimmed around neck and sleeves, “good length.” for 250. RA WERS, lace trimmed and three tucks, 250, INFANTS’ SLIPS. One lot of long Slips, trimmed with lace and made ina superior manner, only 25¢. OUR SMALL SHOW WINDOWS ADMIT OF NO OSTENTATIOUS OUTSIDE SHOW. BUT A STROLL THROUGH OUR MAMMOTH. ESTABLISHMENT WILL CONVINCE THE MOST SKEPTICAL THAT WE LEAD IN PRICE, QUALITY AND ASSORTMENT, BBB Uy MMM = B s 0G Muaw > S58 ey AA % MH ro at ps4 “od aM = nol TH, STH AND D STREETS, Prizerxa, (Gate with J. W. Bell, 6th Ave. New York,) Civil and Military Tatlor. ‘Riding Habits. Ladies’ Sults, 1007 F surest, ocl2-1m Nanoxan Mercan Lae ASSOCIATION, No, 1420 F street, Washington, D. JOHN W. DREW, Agent for District of Columbia, Orstcet Byesldent, W.W. Dudley, of Batoman & Co, bankers. Vice President, John it’ Magruder, Medical Director, Ralph Walsh, Mb. jeneral Manager, krank J. Tibbe ‘Treasurer, Gea i. & White, aahler National Met- ropolitan bank pacers, ‘John E, Beall, Real Estate, of Adams & unsel, Chapin Brown. Consulting Actuary, Chas, T. Westerfield. ocl3-1m LADIES’ GOODS. HOUSEFURNISHINGS. J. C. Hoercumox, IMPORTER, WRAPS AND JACKETS. A large and rich stock of Parts and Berlin CLOAKS values, ‘We invite special attention to our superbassortment of PLUSH WRAPS, Lacest shapes and fashionably trimmed, . SEAL PLUSH SACQUES, trimmed with Seal, $25. SEAL PLUSH VISITES, Seal trimmed, $25. Imported CLOTH WRAPS, with genuine Russian ‘Hare tail and ball trimming, $9.75 and upwards. London Made JACKETS, $4 upwards, BEAVER NEWMARKETS $8, regular price $12. French trimmed HATS aud BONNETS at popular prices, An Immense assortment of Fancy FEATHERS from 5c. to $8 each. MILLINERY ORNAMENTS and RIBBONS. Elegant NOVELTIES in rich Dress Trimmings. at ‘very reasonable prices. 800 Dozen HANDKERCHIEFS, including many new designs. ASTRACHAN, 54 inches wide, $4 per yard. SILK PLUSH, all colors, $1.25 per yard. FOSTER KID GLOVES, $1 pair upwards Every air fitted and warranted. Evening GLOVES from 16 to 30 inch length, LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED, 907 Pennsylvania ave. ‘TTrevise, Paris, nol ADIES: LAP WiLt OPEN, NOVEMBER 1sT, A NEW lot of Japanese Decorative Fans, Scrolls, Parasols, Mats, de. “Also, New Toys. tn variety—endiess Farlety: Scrap Pictures: New fers for Silk; Gold Paint; French Tissue and Fancy Colored Papers: Git, silver and Lace Borders: a fine line of “Ravors for the German” and ve Kuchre Prizes: Materials for Paper Flow: 8, &: (lessons 10 cents); Sheet Musle, 5 cents: ‘Studies for Painting: ian &0, @& “WONDERS FOR CHILDREN" J. JAY. GOULD, 421 9th st, near Pa ave, between D and E ats, 0c30-3m 7 Epona 1 Suexps ‘Fecomim leading Dressmakers. are absolutely impervious, = co: MB 2013 NW Sule for Ladies and ‘and $5 up; sailefuction teed. EPTION DRESSES Tal SUITS and WEDDING TROUSSEA US a Specialty.oc30-3w* Mas M. J. Hosr, Has on exhibition a complete and choice selection ot IMPORTED BONNETS AND ROUND HATS, attention. Noregular opening day. 0c23 ‘ADAME A. V. LEFRANG, 830 NORTH HOW- Bi ore. Md. Dresses French styles, “New models recelved ‘every week. M.S EA3E, 007 TH ST. NW. CORSETS » made to order. “A perfect fit guaranteed. Also, Cornets and Bustles, Corsets launderied. - sel8-2me M2 BAN REUTH. BEGS TO ANNOUNCE Children’s Books and Games; Xmas ‘Iree Ornaments, Tre Fevers Dans a as. ‘aul deo-Sa" Mus RYAT, Ri TAILOK-Ma\ 1309 F ST. §. W., ‘also those of her own design, to which she calls special ‘ard st. Baltimc ‘and Wraps in Fine Imported Trimmings, ocds2me full ine of Shoulder Reform Waists, French thai she hias removed her Dressmaiking Parlor to 1534 I stn.w., near the Arlington hotel, formerly 728 Vithst ‘oclé. Mes K. A. Doxovas, 906 F STREET. A choice and complete stock of FALL AND WINTER MILLINERY, FRENCH PATTERN HATS. Also, those of our own design, at the lows Eo Maz Vox, Baaspis, Monmrn Wan Barr & Co. St-Louls, Mo Suits made at the shortes! notice. “Saperior fitting, regsonable prices aod ataintionguaraatoed, veulng Dresacs. Bridal Tromesus s specialty. oc 920 Lath st, between Land K. EAL GARMENTS DYED AND ALTERED into thenew and fashionable visite aud jacket Shapes © Pure repaired, Mud made. “At Ses CORS rxGHA MS 1310 sth se nave No signs noe Mia Be MCAERRETYS BONNE AND FRAME FACTORY, formerly 1108 F nt, har & fiiects possible ‘eck Moved to northeast cornér of 11th and. ‘Has all the latest fall styles in bounet and hat frames. ‘se8-4m. M=SaNnie K BUMPRERY. 430 TENTH STREET NORTHWEST, ‘Makes Corsets to order in Srey siyle and m and guarantees ‘and com(o ise SPECIALTINS AKE™ ‘French Hand-made Undercloubing: MerinoUnderwear French Corsets and Busties. Children’s Corsets and a $1 Corset (Miss H.'s own make) that for the price is ui N. B.—French, German and Spanish spoken. mrl4 J. 2 cerrecx. M.. cerarcx. Formerly King & Lepreax. Late with P. Hasson Hiss PAPER HANGINGS. We wish to call your attention and complete mock of Paper Hangincs ang to our Prices SSmbare them with uptown prices "ese embossed Glite Bbc. Be. Gills, 40e Ide White Hack Papers, Tags, and Ladys Brown Back Papers 100 Respectfully, «J. RL LEPREUX @ BRO, se2i-twe 508 Tthstrect southwest. Rocussrzr Laws We have just received & new brated lamps in Brasy Nicclepl Sliver: ‘of these cele- and Antique CARPET SWEEPERS. The “1 $3. The “Superior.” $3.50. ‘These are the Anes! swcepe Sade, and every one sweepers mo warranted to give entire satisfaction, WILMARTH & EDMONSTON, ‘China and Glass Importers, 0029 1205 Pennsylvania ave Wat Parsas FRESCOING. STAINED GLAss, UPHOLSTERY GOODS, HANSON HISS & 00., 8, 815 15th Street. Com Wearnee Is Course, ‘and when you start to select a HEATING and COOK- ING STOVE, be sure to call and inspect the largest asportment ever shown In thiscity. AlsoLATROBES, Brick set RANGES, FURNACES, SLATE MAD TELS, &c., in great variety. In TIN WARE wekeep the finest quality, which costs very little more than thecommon, A call solicited. W. & JENKS & Co, ‘717 79m Sraxer N. W. oo = W. H. Hovenrox & Co, 1214 F Srarer N. W. FALL ANNOUNCEMENT. During next week we offer a special sale of imported Rugs at a reduction of 10 per cent fox cash. Our line of Bedroom Furniture, we think, has been selected with care, some of which wis specially made for us. See our $65, 3 pleces, Antique Oak Suite. Onesuite only left. ‘See our $85 Butternut Suite. See our $185 Sycamore Suite. Sold in New York ‘and Philadelphia for $225. ‘See our Mahogany Suites, from $140 to $250. ‘The above are a few specially good suites, and will ‘only need this notice to sell them. LACE CURTAIN DEPARTMENT. were mever soldat such low figures as at the present ime. ‘Our Scotch Curtains, selling from $3.50 to $7 pair, are 40 per ceut cheaper this yeat thee last Will need only for you to look and examine, us we do not wish to boast for ourselves—you come and look, ‘and we will let you do that for us. Our assortment of UPHOLSTERY MATERIALS Singlefaced Linen Velours, 6225, Silk and Wool Damask, $2.50 to $4. ‘Spun Silks and Tapestries, Oc. to Bil per yd, Art Damask Jute, Te. Japan silks. #ve. up. ‘Amores, $2.25. Printed Velours, $6. Brocades, ull prices Our reputation is very good in this d we solicit you tocall aud see foF you! Furniture Reupholstered, Drapery Cut and Hung ta proper trim on short notice, Having a larze force of workmen. we shall try and be prompt and execute any order left in our with dispute. References will be furnished on application, 023m W. H. HOUGHTON & C0. To Hovsexrerers ‘We respectfully inform Housekeepers that we are ‘row prepared to furnish, in large or smail quantities, CHINA, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, « CUTLERY, FINE PLATED WARE, And all kinds KITCHEN UTENSILS of the best class. Our goods were never better or cheaper than they are this season. ‘M. W. BEVERIDGE, se25-3m_ No. 1009 Penn. ave. Pp !sscr DYEING, SCOURING AND DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT, 1205 NEW YORK AVENUE NORTHWest. Kevening Dresses, Laces. Lace Curtains, Crape Vells, Feathers, Kid Gloves, Flannel and Pongee our specialty. Gent’s Garments Dyed, Cleaned and Repaired. Ladies Dresses Dyed and Cleaned without ripping ANTON &CaROLINE LERCH, formerly Witt A. Fischer and Maison Yriese, Rue Rivolie, Paris a8 Monuments FLAYNERY BROS, DxLawaRe AVENUE anp B STREETS. W. South Front of the Capitol, Dealers in allkinds of GRANITE AND MARBLE MONUMENTS. Rareand choice designs in American and Scotch, Red and Gray Granites, Positively the largest and most beautiful stock ever offered to the public. oc9-Im Carma, Pas $75,000. ‘Tickets only $5. Shares in proportion. LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY, “We do hereby that we, the arrange. mente Jor alt the Monthy. and Quarterly. Drawesgs The Louisiana Sate Lottery Company, and in per. Yon manage Drawings {hat the sans are conducted with honesty, fairness, and smoud saith tude alt partis, and we “author tat tha Company signatures att Stamisstoners, me ned Banks and Prucsdraton tae the owistane Banter sit pay a ‘epreseuted af our counters. Z eed ‘3. H. OGLESBY, Pre Lovisiana National 3, W. KILBRETE Pres. Siate National Banik ‘A. BALDWIN. Prea. New Orleans Nutlonal Bank. Incorporated in 1868 for tw Stature for iaduestional and Charitable purpose’: lure for rr it ital “of $1,000,000-t0 which a. Feserve: Tund of over $950),000 bas since of any State. IT NEVER SCALES OR POSTPONES. Its. on Single “Number Drawitys take yeaa ane tet Bret Rene a notte nied ee ane eee forore. SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A FO! Tex ELEVENTH GRAND DRAWING-CLABS. THis ACADEMY OF MUSIC. NEW QRLEANS, ADEMY OF ausic NEW Oi Tote sonthiy ‘Drawing. CAPITAL P| iE, 37 ),000 oats Dollars Each, caprran Beige MEO 3 CardT wserneseeeseteseeetesseneene $75,000 10,000 12,000 10,000 pd 30/000 33/000, 26,000 Te Macro STARCH MADE BY ss MAGIC STARCH COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA, Pa. _ ‘FINEST AND BEST IN THE WORLD, NEEDS NO COOKING. PRODUCING A RICH, BEAUTIFUL GLOss AND STIFFNESS. NO STARCH YET INTRODUCED CAN BE COMPARED WITH THE MAGIC. ONE PACKAGE WILL DO THE WORK OF TWO POUNDS OF ORDINARY STARCH. SOLD UNDER GUAKANTEE OF MANUFAC. TURERS. For sale by J.C. ERGOOD & 00. and al on ne. ae st at at end | 8 ey Janged Gola ond Sizer Wass, Die pe ee a ‘Oar $11.00 BABY eee Our $12.00 BABY COACH _ PROFESSIONAL. D. ELZEMONA, WONDERFUL GIFTED MI cLatkVoyaNT, born with Second sight, Every hidden mystery revealed. Finds lost or buried treasures or tliien. Recovers stolen property test friends, Gives success in business. Removes ali fam- ily troubles. Causes speedy marriages. Briny Tated together. Never falis, Gives picture of one you marry. All in trouble cousult this clairvoyant. Cures sickness. Satisfaction or no pay. 9109. Open sun- day. 421 9th st., bet. D and isis mw. 1-61 THE SWeDIs HEALTH INSTITUTE, 903 16th st. Swedish movenients and massage. " Class of gymnastics for ladies aud girls. Call or send tor circulars. PROF. NISSEN. 940 Pennsylvania ave ocz-3m m0 M2508 2 sins AND HUSBAND. SUR: 2VI geon Chiropodist. " “Twenty-six yeurs successtul practice has gained them the world-wide reputation of being America’s Lest operators. Office 1115 Pa av. ‘nw. For soft abd hard corns, land gore joie use Mrs Dr SEMMES’ Black Lotion und Salve, $2 He ADAME PAYN. MANICURE AND SURGEON CHIROPODIST, ‘ROOMS 6 AND 6 VERNON ROW, TS, NOW READY, OUR FALL AND WINTER STYLES DERBY HATS AND, SOFT HATS, Of All Qualities In Ail The NEW SHAPES AND COLORS. SILK DRESS HATS AT $5, $6, $8. CASSIMERE DRESS HATS. Latest Novelties for Men and Boys in CLOTH AND CORDUROY HATS AND CAPS, ‘TRAVELING HATS AND CAPS CANES AND UMBRELLAS. JAMES Y. DAVIS’ SONS, 621 Penna Ave. KZ _Duenotice will be given of opening of our New n.w, corner Penna, ave. and 12th st ‘Store 621 Penusylvania avenne for rent and Bulld- ing for sale. se25-3in 7 Canrers Carrera Canrera Do you intend buying & new Carpet this Fall? It you haved t given it a thought listen to a few facts: Carpets were never so HANDSOME OB PRICES Was they ARE NOW. ‘Money saved is money made. ‘Come and see onr stock. We will take pleasure in ra line of Ingr: . Body romell, Velvets, Moguette Sad "witon Car Rugs, Art Squares, Oil Cloth and a» beauuiful line Uphiistery Goods, with prices low as the lowest ‘See the Templeton Parquetie Carpet. ‘Furniture at the lowest cash prices, W. H. HOEKE, ‘801 Market space. Goon News Goon News FROM CROGAN’S INSTALLMENT HOUSE. For all in need of FURNITURE, CARPETS, STOVES and HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS in geveral. asno one need be without a well-furnished home because they have not got the cash wo spare. ‘We ste uelermined to knock the boitou out of high Prices, and will sell se21 GOODS ON INSTALLMENTS 48 CHEAP AS THEY CAN BE BOUGHT ELSE- WHERE FOR CASH. And we make this extraordinary offer that customers can make their own terms in regard to payments, Come and see the largest store in the United States ‘Come und see the suryest and most varied stock to se- lect trom. Come after von have posted yourselves on prices, and terms elsewhere, and we will guarantee you that CROGAN'S INSTALLMENT HOUSE (THE OLD RINK), ON NEW YORK AVENUE, BETWEEN 18TH AND 14TH STREETS X. W., Isthe place you were looking for. Come and be con- vineed that what we say are tacts and nohumbag We report, come aud make your wu terms—at 8 CROGAN'S, = Mes Jurer Corsox Sars, ‘In an articlsentitied “Family Living on $500 a Year:” “Fuel for a cooking stove and two other fires, and Ughts, would cost about $8 per month, provided COKE ‘were used in cities,” &0. WE ARE DELIVERING CRUSHED COKE TO ANY PART OF WASHINGTON OR GEORGETOWN= 40 Bushels for $3.70, . 25 Bushels for $250. COKE NOT CRUSHED— 40 Bushels for $2.90. ‘25 Bushels for 92.00, WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY, 421 and 413 10th street. SEWING MACHINES, &. HE SILENT NEW AMERICAN, ‘NOG, cwing Machine in Ame : fm, ight. unui. ‘noiseless Machine inade with- housex, no unuoyance, and notwo protits. We SLnGal GUAK« Nits for five years” with Stachine, We also have tue agency for Howe,” Partica ting tiowe Machunes can be supped ‘Telephone call 432-2. ie: epilaoagensee ext door to Auerbach’s Saxony Wool German Hand kun Jacket Depot. ‘ocd T]HE WHITE 18 KING! THE ACME OF PER Machines. im the: Daocxxexness, OR THE LIQUOR HABIT, POSITIVELY CURED BY ADMINISTERING DR, HAINES GOLDEN SPECIFIG Itean be given ina cup of coffee or tea without the knowledge of the person taking it It is absolutely ‘armless, and will effect & permanent and speedy cure whether the patient is a moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck. It has been given in thousands, ofcases, and in every instance a periect cure has fol lowed. Ir XEVER Vaita, The system once impreg- nated with the Specific, It becomes an ulter imposs ‘bility sor the liquor appetite to exist. For Sale By DE. 8S. F. WARE, ZBBITT HOUSE DRUG STORE, Corner 14th and F streets; also, R. K. HELPHEN ‘Washington, Call or write for pamphlet containing hundreds of testimonials from the best women and men from all parts of the country. oczé-atuth Ge Ta Bor ‘THE CONCORD HARNESS ‘Weare the Sole. for the sale cf the Genuine (Concord | of imitations, of Name and Number. AXNKINS & SON, NEw Connasmy, NEW CITRON, New Fros, NEW RAISING, NEW CATCH MACKEREL, NEW CATCH CREAM CODFISH, NEW N. ¥. STATE BUCKWHEAT, NEW WHITE CLOVER HONEY PURE VERMONT MAPLE SYRUP. Cold Storage, as fine and fresh flavored: From aa the ew inspring i CREAMBAY BUTTER ne Cholce as it jp posstute to Produce, Price very moderne. Roguefort and Ndam Cit, this selbu's impor tation. ‘Norion's Celebrated Pineapple CHERSK, plonle and table sizes. “ish Dalry and New York State CREAM cue ELPHONZ Youncs Sh bet D and He 10 GROCERS aND BOUSEKEEPERS, BEWARE OF ANY IMITATION OF GERES. PATENT PROCESS FLOUR, Tt tn withont a doubt the most RravTivUL andthe most Nerairiovs Flour tn the World. ea ‘The Millers have not only the tnost perfect improved “Machin. they comtainingas coe all the’ most ery invented up to the present tins iour Cwstkramo pany mil ine word. ie Prove that, we wou state that uae Uiy or this magniticent Four is shipped anmualy to EXrope amd eaten at the princi Courts of tae oid wor HOWEVER Like everything else that has gained renown, some person or persons are trving to take advantage of (ne reputation it has gained by: . umitating tne Nase aod Braud, and attempting thereby to palin od au ile Nor article for the genuine. ‘THEREFORE, Be eure and eee tot that either sacks or barrels read and have the imprint of TWO GOLD MEDALS attached. None geauine without the two gold medals WM. M. GALT @ 00, an23 ‘Wholesale Flour and Grain Dealers, - A. Poor, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCER 944 LOUISIANA AVE. N. W. Sone AGENT For THE CALIFORNIA PATENT EOLLER PROCESS (497 Peamapivasia Avene | yao FLOUR, ‘This Flour for Family use has no superior. I am now receiving choice varieties of Potatoes, which are coming in very freely. and housekeepers will do well to lay in their stock, as I hardly think they will be lower this season. Ihavea fine line of Apples, Grapes, Sweet Oranges and Lemons. Also, @ fall line of choice GROCERIES, in quantities to sult, at wholesale prices, for cash only. Dufly's Pure Cider Vinegar a specialty. Politeness and Fair Dealing may be Relied Upon. GOODS DELIVERED FREE. Money returned if goods are not satisfactory. Only FINE ELGIN CREAMERY BUTTER here. ocd N. A. POOLE, 944 La ave. nw. PIANOS AND ORGANS. (\HICKERING PIANOS TO RENT ON EASY HARDMA. ‘or instalments, STEINWAY, ‘Tuning, Repairing and Moving HAINES Bi W.G. METZEROTT & CO.. AND OTHER | oc2i-im No. 03 al ‘4 2 GJ Wr Bre Kewny vans and Werer Bron. the best medium grade, “Galiy’s wonderful self instruments Riddle wew epic, nlnon Upright Pinos for $178 ocis ER BROS. PIANOS wees ARK IDEAL INSTRUMENTS Jexquisitely' ished, mechanism perfect ‘tail, tone magnificent ality. SANDERS @ STAY MAN, “oeeim 3a rst aw, STEY ORGANS NEW S7Y.-E8 FOR PARLOR AND CHA elandard stylesfor Library. Drawing Rov Also; wy 7 School use, Reasonable pists, saay terme SANDERS & SIAYMAN, ocl4-I1m ‘oie Fst, ISCHER PIANOS. ‘Five tone, workmanship, unsurpassed for ‘procs reasonable duraviltty; ~ SANDERS & STAYMAN, ocl4-1m O34 Fat. (G®OONDHAND PIaNos Of various makers for sale at prices ranging from $50 uprarda” Eaay monty pay tie, \DERS & STAY MAN, ocl4-Im. 934 F xt. nw. MSC Lovers ann MUSICAL Students are invi to examine our fine stock of the ros” Pianos. or rent aud sold term. SANDERS & STAYMAN, va Fscnw 7] EACHERS OF MUSIC ARF INVITED TO altand get one of vur HANDY BOOKS, designed Wie tne OF the suusleal vFotexatos compe BANDLES @ STAY MAN ocl4-Im ‘E HAVE TRE LEADING PIANOS FUR RENT. OLD INSTRUMENTS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE TUNING AND REPALRING. ing terme, POSANULIG @ STAY MAS. WAKVIS BUTLER in charge) a4 F stew. ‘OF SkOOND-HAS ocl4-1m ARGE ASSORTMENT, juare, Grand apd Upright PiANOs, some neariywew. all aay Of all makes. “For sale to rt Ho 00 BG METZEROTT & CO. ocl2-1m_ __ 903 Peun. ave., 24 door trom Oth st. iH. and dealers in Strings, Musical “Sconie mod Stusie Rooks 100,000 Pianos and Organs to Rent. 925 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Agent, for Steinway & Sons, Gubler, Decker & som Sarsbail a W 5 |, Hallett @ Cumston and other Pianos; Sterling Organs, Music and Musical Mer- ‘chandise. a iustrumente sold, on monly pavinenty, Necessary ‘New sd Second-hand Pianosof other makes always in stock al tow figures ‘Teiephone, Sa KAABE Piano Forras UNEQUALED IN TONE, TOUCH, WORKMA® SHIP AND DURABILITY. Second-hand Pianos at all prices PIANOS FOR RENT WM. KNABE 200, 817 Market Space. mys Do Nor Poncuass Unttt You See The. ~ ieee Sie amef¥ 90H didarprice, “over 41,000 00¥ to use decane mm ‘Largest assortment of Five-cent Music in the city. 915 F street. ape = K MER oe ee SPH ———— pair at GAL KU! 207 vin n3 Geapegreumbanagte * fm all the Courts and 3426 Pet, Erections, rie ~ before Congress. vam (NGTON, At EAE a No SSE, asTane Vaarra IMPORTERS OF PURE OLIVE OIL, FAMOUS CAROMELS FRESH EVERY Da¥. ORDERS BY MAIL PROMPTLY ATTEXDED TO 20 OTE STREET. OPP. U.& PATENT OFFICE ‘BRANCH, 1706 Pa AVE XW.