Evening Star Newspaper, September 6, 1893, Page 5

‘“Gharpen thy tongue on the anvil of truth. —Ar— THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D. ©; WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 6, 1893. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. PERRYS. | PIERCE’S rots 6) Lm tae we vue| CHALLENGE the Gift of the popular fancy—eay that BLACK will reign monarch among weaves. ‘The indications come from a thou- sand sources—primarily from Paris. fhe authorities tell us that the @usky fabrics with here and there a dash of white—bave carried France into raptures. Cannot you picture the striking effect that must be produced? Can't you conjure up a bundred edd and tasty combinations of the opposites that could be made? ‘That Paris indorses them gives BLACK « back- tng the whole world acknowledges. BLACK GOODS Rave sprung from the merely popular—to be = erase. And glad we are we saw the indications floating along the horizon and gathered a stock tm antictpation. It is a glorious collection. Rich 4p variety—rich to novelty—rich in quality. 48-inch HOP SACKINGS-$1.25 and $1.50 ® yard. Inch NATTE CLOTH—$1.50 & yard. 4@ inch OMBRE CHEVIOT—§1.50 a yard. 4€-1uch WHIPCORD NOUVEAUTE-$1.75 & yard. “inch MOHAIR FANTAISIE-$1.75 a 4G-tact DRAP DE PARIS—$1.50 9 yard. 4@-inch POINTELLE-$1.50 a yapt. 42-inch CREPE EPINGLE-$2 a yard. ‘4i-inch WHIPCORDS, with figured silk stripes $2.25 a yard. inch WHIPCORDS, with silk herring- bone stripes—$3.25 a yard. 4¢-1nch CHEVIOT, with haphazard stripes of silk—$4 a yard. 4G1nch CHEVIOTS, with silk shuttle fig- ures—$4 @ yard. 40 and 42-inch WOOL JACQUARDS—TSc., $1, $1.15, $1.25 and $1.35 a yard. (toch HINDOU CORDS—$1.50 a yard. 42-mch MATELASSE CLOTHS-$1.35 yard. 42-inch CREPE SERGE-$1 9 yard. Seth SILK WAR ALGERINE $1.75 ® yard. ‘Merely & mention of the last to come. Barely & fraction of the great tmmense collection of weaves—BLACK—that we have brought tuto the country this autumn. There are STORM SERGES, ALL-WOOL sod SILK WARP HENRIETTAS, DRAP D'ALMAS, SEBASTOPOL CLOTHS, CRYSTAL REPS, CAMEL’S HAIRS, Bengalines— and such like—by the score. But there isn't one here that we cannot trust—guarantee. They are Bandied by experts from the dye-pot to the fia- ished weave. If you want to be in style—follow the Paristans— BLACK with « glimpse of white is the formula, ‘Let us “compound the prescription” for you. Prarrs, “NINTH AND THE AVENUE,” Retablished 1540 [It] ‘Telephone 905, ERTZS MEEIZ3 MoBERS PHARESE: CLOSED SUNDAYS. 11 ASB F S& N. W. Our popolar REDUCTION SALE is nearing its close. And people are buy- ing PERPUMERIES, TOILET ARTI- CLES and MEDICINES as they never bought before. A significant bint as to ata eer - Here’s A List Of BIG REDUCTIONS for Tomorrow and the next day. Compare these prices ‘with those of others, and you'll realize why ‘re busy all the time: -. tly Peduced. Pasa Gry faced WAS. $1.50. ee ‘Mertz’s Violet Water (large size) _. ‘Mortz's Violet Water (email). Extract, any odor. Eau de Oeliet (Carnation Pink), mew and delightful odor, large bottles “Queen Anne’ votlet. cents, for only gas Unrivaled Almond Mea! complexion}, oaly..... -- 88 CTS. Mertz’s Curling Fluid, was 2 cts., now 5 . Butalo Horn Pocket Co: 25 and 35 cts., reduced to castes Refused FROM A THIRD TO A HALF REGULAR SELLING PRICES. Mert2’s Wine of Calisaya and Iron (@ remarkable cure for malaria). Fiching th . <-49 CTS. Compound Taleum Powder, a fatuous bealing powder for babies. Now..11 CTS. Carbolie Salve (for sores, wounds, sealds, &e.). Ne Clark's Sure Corn Cure. Now... Ciark’s Banton Cure (immediately relieves all pain). Now... 18 CTS. Other Remedies similarly reduced. MERTZS MODERN PHARMACY, (Closed Sundays), x Ll Asp F Sis N.W. Be Ready For the cold weather when ft sets in. Have your LATROBES, RANGES and FURNACES all overhauled now, so that you won't have to let the fire out and at to It im the winter. We make « iness of remodeling and repairing all Kinds of heaters, and do the work fault- lessly. When We're satistied so are our pa- trons. 8.5. Suzpp & Bro. 432 91a Sr Insist On It! Insist on having stitute. ‘eres"*—accept no sub- Your grocer will tell you “this is E but it fsn’t, and don't let of some inferior brand of you You. sack and barrel of reular signed in autograph by M. Galt & €o., and bearing the im- Wm. M. Galt &Co., “Wholesale Flour and Feed 1 COR. 1ST AND IND. Ave. 2 at “Ceres"* con- CLEARING SALE , OF DRY GOODS FEELS THE POPULAR PULSE! It's = timely sale—a sale of seasonable goods right im season. We never have very much stock to carry over from oue season {nto another, as we invariably sell a clos- ing season's goods at any prices they'll bring. But some of the manufacturers we buy have literally “swamped” us with fall goods, and we're Bot in position to stock them just now. We're not golng to move—uor to fail—nor to retire from” business—but we need must bave ready money in order to go int the markets of the worRI and buy for cash, get the discounts (especially large at this time) and sell at such low prices that we'll do the DRY GOODS business of the town this fall. Hence you may buy what- ever sults you now at almost any price yoa're willing to pay. Tals is a “CHALLENGE SALE.” is BR All you need do is to see the goods and the prices re put on them, and you cannot resist buying. Here's an enticing Uist for your guidance tomorrow: Handkerchiefs Are having a great big run, The crowds around the Handkerchief counter yesterday were Immense, and the values correspond with the crowds. ‘A FEW MORE of the Ladies’ Hand- worked Initial Handkerchiets, with bem- stitehed borders, at 5 CENTS EACH.— 825 dozen Ladies’ Fine Embroidered 50- cent Handkerchiefs, with hemstitched borders, scalloped, bought for the fall trade to sell at 50c. each, now go for 25 CENTS.—We have put all our 50 ‘and 75-cent Japanese Silk Embroidered Handkerchiefs on the 25-CENT TABLE. ‘They won't last long. Fall Dress Goods. FANCY SERGES, 1 yard wide, for girls’ and children’s school dresses, browns, blues and tans, actually worth 40 cts. yard, to go for 5 CENTS. FANCY CHEVIOTS, very close imita- tions of French novelties, 23 inches wide, in all the new sbadings, all wool, which ought to be 75 cts., to go for 50 CENTS A YARD. BRIGHT COLORED PLAIDS, 36 inches wide, for children’s school dresses, selling elsewhere for 62% cts. yard, 50 for 60 CENTS. REMNANTS of DRESS GOODS for every use at HALF PRICE OR LESS. Plain Jap. Silks, 22 inches wide, tn a big assortment of colors, which under ordinary clrcum- stances would easily bring 60 cents = yard, to go for 47 CENTS. Ribbons ALMOST GIVEN AWAY!—Satin-cdge Gros Grain and Satin and Gros Grain ALL-SILK RIBBONS, in almost every imaginable color of the rainbow, to match anything, 1 to 1% inches wide, that were 9, 10, 11 and 12 cents & yard, now go for 5 CENTS A YARD.— ‘Another immense lot (same qualities as above), 1% to 3 inches wide, that were 17, 19, 21 und 25 cents yard, now go for 15 CENTS A YARD. Famous Gloves. MIRACULOUS PRICES! The first 3 of- fers following are standard makes, known the world over. They were imported from France, and there are no more in this country, nor can we get any more. Our order for them was placed last April, and the GLOVES bave arrived a month in advance of our directions. Cruzpratep “LE SOLFERINO” ‘¢button Novelty Glaces, in English reds, browns, greens and rge black buttons and black trimuiaings. Never Known to have been sold. for less than $1.50. They'll simply ‘at $1.13. CH “PIQUE” | NOVELTY English walking gloves, with pearl buttons of any color. white ck trimmings, twice wes sold for $1.50, to f “LE TROCADERO” KID ‘button Glaces, tn blacks, owns, with black or gilt but- tous. Actual value, $1.75, Bought and iinported to sell at $1.50. We thought so much of them that we named and stamped them “THE PIERCE.” But they're golng to be sold for $1.39. ‘These are thzee of the best glove of- fers in the world. Henes axormn: aires, “bation, length sand blacks, which we Eevureat value at 73 cts. t0 go at 49 CENTS A PAIR. Umbrellas Are selling lke “wild fire.” We're clos. ing {his “department altogether. And all the Umbrellas bere are belng sold for less than It “costs to make them. Better be quick! UMDBRELLAS are never apt to be so cheap again. They're all perfect. Most all of then, entirely new; pethaps a dozen id one i the Iot a ah 2¢inch “Glorias, "paragon frames, _w! Batural wood sticks. Were $1 Now 79 3 pai Sein TS.—26-tneh English Glorias, $1.25, SOW oo SPOR $1 26-tuch Glorias, that were $1.35, NOW GO FOR $1.15. Hosterr—pig assortment tastes’ Fancy, Boot Patterns, with extra high iced double heels and toes, celebrated Hermsdort Onyx dye, that were 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1.00. now go for 39 CENTS PAIR.——Ladies’ Fast Black Hose, with double heels, toes and soles, extra high spliced, actually worth 50 cents pair, Dest stocking om earth at the reduced price, 25 CENTS. Uspenwear—taates’ Rayptian Yarn Ribbed Jersey Vests, with long or short sleeves, high or low. neck. were fts., pow go for 43 CENTS. Pats to match at same price. Nortoxs-tot of Fancy | Picture Frames. for photograph, worth 25 to 50 to be closed out at 10 CENTS EACH.——Shell Hair Pins, all colors, size, sold everywhere for 5 cents now go for 28 CENTS A DOZEN. ame, medium ‘size, in black, amber and natural, which usually sell ‘2 for 5 cents, now go for 15 CENTS A DOZEN. —-Best s now ¢ 13 CENTS EACH.-—Best Black Whalebone, 8 and 9 Inches long, wera 9 11 "cents, now 7 CENTS Hooks and Eyes, which were 5 cents card, now go for 2 ‘S—Velveteen Skirt Binding re- from ‘10 and 15 cente. to “8 Bone Casing, was 12 and 15 its piece, now it's 7 CENTS. — all lors Belting 9 CENTS YARD instead of 12 and 15 cents.——Celebrated "“Her- * Dress Stays 25 CENTS instead of 33 cents. ¥: PIERCE & “Where Quality's First; Profit's Second,” Sra Sr. & Pa Ave, Manger Space. 1 No other house DOES—EVER D! ID— qh eel a RS For Srovrers Away. HE first thing to get for the boy who's going off to school 4s a tronk. Our QUARTER- OFF sale will help you out of that corner of expense. Any size—any style—and all war ranted. Then comes the filling of it. ‘Tisn't too early to find everything in our store fall fashioned. We've fitted out so many Youngsters that our judgment of what to buy—and how much—may be of help to you. We know just what you want, ‘Remember, it’s a whole winter's supply you are “laying in.” They won't have ‘mother’s watchful care—so you must get clothes that can take care of themselves. ‘That'll wear in spite of neglect—that’ll Jook well "til they're worn out—that'll be into a congress of representatives from everywhere, ‘The Sunday Suit—and the everyday Sult—with long or short pants—and the Light-weight Overcoat — the Heavy- welght—and the Ulster—Shoes—Hats— Shirts — Collars — Cuffs—Underwear— Neckwear — Handkerchiefs — Hostery— Gloves—you'll have a good, big trunk full by the time you get through, But You are done "til spring time. OUR qualities will give you mind- ease—‘cause you'll know everything is all right. We'll just Jog "your memory that {t's most school-opening time. The buy- ing ought to be under way. AES AND COMPAN Outfitters to all ages. PA__AVE. AND_7TH_sT. MALARIA Is cured_by “Coca Wine.” 75e. por large bottle. For sale cnlyat Taowrsows P; HARMACY, 703 LornSr. ONSESTEREETEET NITE LETTE) F CG RANK UrawrorD Begs to an- nounce that he will close out al “of his a Ladtes’ Children's Shoes eee see sggeS Less Tuas Cosr will as he only keep Men's Shoes. hereafter. pe Tee Tee See (31 Tm Sx. NW. 306 Oueeacedegusz deceseg eeeteedO BLANKETS! Don’t Need’emNow UT QUESTION IS, if you wait 1 you do need them can you buy yueh prices as these? Your com- ‘mon sense will tell you NO, most certainly not. ‘The prices quoted below are from 25 to 3U% per cent below cold- ‘weather prices. : 10-4 od 11+ SSc.. $1 to Soe. more. rool Scarlet Blanket Blankets, white and 1, $1.25 and $1.50, Susquebani “Bridal Angora Wool Blankets, $5. (ex. large) All-wool Blankets, $6. Carhart & Leidy, 928 Tru Sr. Axo 706 K Sz. $1.05 For 60 Cents At GILL'S tomorrow. Every our famous RE will get, @ souvenir of Wash- a_ half pound delicious CREAM y TURE, In, itself, more than 60 cents. is worth ‘All to- gether they're worth $1.05. call 11m & F Sts. x mo 1104. Corsets Must Go. Our prices will make them go! Every pair of CORSETS left from the summer will be cleared out this week. All styles are in the lot—long and short walsted in white, black and drab, Nursing nd the balance of our samples, 48 CENTS for any of them, Your size 4s undoubtedly here. Paysicat Corrvre Corser Co, 1107 G ST. GM. C. Whelan, late of F st., Mgr.) se6 LookingBackward None of our patrons in looking backward over their experience with our butter have any but pleasant recollections, ag we make it a point not to handle any’ but the pure unadulterated “Cow” Butter. As pec fal," will sell 5-1b. box of Best Creamery for $1.50—try a box. Fresi Country Eggs at reasonable prices. Jas. F. Oyster, HEADQUARTERS, 9TH AND PENNA. AVE. “Square™ Stand, Oth st. wing, Center Market, “Square’ Stand, K st. Market. American GUT CLASS IS THE BEST. Wo are now displaying wany excellent Pieces at prices fur below actual values. Tyres bg, suet prchasing (laws GAINS tn CCT Glass. wih M. W. Beveridge, IMPORTER OF POTT AND PORCELAINS, 1215 F Asp 1214 G Sr, se5-tr Lace Curtains' | three and four_folds, ——Value, $7 to $20. Just recetred, 500 <beautifully laundered without tnjury— Fine work a specialty mera Collars, 2 = cuts, Special prices to families and hotels. Only filtered water used. Work called for and delivered free of charge. Cyprrat, Steaw Lacypny, Mas, M.A. Wears, Paceneron, _D12 81m Steer N. W. sett Telephone, 1618. Basement... ALL OUR Spe reduced. all-wool Just, 9 colored tan. WERE fine and 24 floor. (1st floor. | (ist floor... A Fine Medium- “The Richmond,” but heavier weight. @a floor... : (Print department. 2 Tsraxrs’ Liste Tarzan Soczs Black, cardinal, gray, bronze and three shades of (ist floor... Ware Goors Dzrsrruesr. ANNOUNCES ANOTHER 50 PIECES OF THB At the same special price— Woodward & Lothrop, 1TH, 11TH AND F STS N.W. —o——— OUR BUSINESS HOURS-8 AM TO 6 PM. ‘THE GREAT EVENT OP THE SEASON NEXT WEEK. Our Millinery Opening. Latest Fall Styles in PARIS HATS AND BONNETS. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 13TH, 14TH. A NEW BOOK BY THE AUTHOR OF BEN HUR, The Prince of India; Or, Why Constantinople Fell. A historical romance. The story begin in 1395, its continuous movement, however, 1s in a period from 1445 to 1453, the date of the conquest of the old Byzantine capital by Mobammed II. The assault and sack of the city and Mohammed's entry into Sancta Sophia (the final degradation of ‘Christianity in the east) forms the catastrophe of the book. Speaking generally, the book is a tale of love, war and religion. ACasein Today--16mo., Cloth, 2vols. $2. In Men’s Store, Three Extraordinary Values In Collars And Cuffs. FOR THOSE WHO WEAR TURN-DOWN COLLARS AND LINK CUFFS HERE IS A RARE. ©. oo 40 DOZ PLY PURE LINEN TURN-DOWN COLLARS, FRESH—RIGHT FROM RY. The Regular 20c. Quality 12 1-2. 0 DOZ. MORE OF THOSE HIGH ROLLING COLLARS—4-PLY, PURE LINEN. The Regular 25c. Quality 18c. MORE OF THOSE LINK CUFFS—round and square corners — fine 4-ply pure linen. The Regular 35c. Quality 18c., 3 for 50. -1ith st. bldg.) cial Item in Neckwear. OF MEN'S BOWS, in styles to wear either with turn-down or standing collars, 50c. Bows Now 25c. 25c. Bows Now 15c., 2 for 25¢. Three Lots Fast Black Socks AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES. NOT ALL SIZES REPRESENTED, HOWEVER. 9, 9%, 10 and a few 10% only—that accounts for the reduced price. The Regular 50c. Quality 35c. 3 for $1.00. ++1009 F st. door.) — The “Lorraine” Collar IS THE NEW AUTUMN FANCY FOR WOMEN'S WEAR, A rolling collar, “Byron” effect front, with straight or round points, stripes cf lilac and white, light blue and white, pink and white, navy and white and light blue and black figures on white, WHITE CHEMISETTES, WITH DOUBLE PLAITED RUFFLE DOWN FRONT — cuffs to match. 25c. the Set. Ist annex.) aa The Introductory Fall Sale of Housekeeping Helps, TOMORROW—A SPECIAL FOR China, Glassware, Clocks, &c., ‘That was begun yesterday touched a responsive many little “helps” a dollar ‘will buy! You perhaps never knew the full length of a dollar until measured by the great armful of home necessities conquered by it yesterday. Case upon case of Uke small-priced things coming to the fifth floor daily. cbord in hundreds of minds. Astonishing how THE PRESERVING SEASON. Fire-Proof Earthen Stew Kettles, Considezed the best utensil for cooking fruits, as no acid is generated. We have made the prices toc. for Half-Gallon Size.=--=15c. for Gallon Size. 11th st. bldg.) — Early Autumn Sale of Housekeeping Supplies All This Week. TABLE, BED AND CHAMBER LINENS, COTTON SHEETS, SHEETINGS, PILLOW AND BOLSTER SLIPS, BLANKETS, COMFORTS AND QUILTS. No thrifty housekeeper can afford to Sip the second floor, where these things are being sold. What a story we might tell about them. Their merits and cheapness might be told many times over, aud yet fall very far below the truth. We want you to see for yourself. JUST A WORD CONCERNING THE “Capital City” Woolen [ills Blankets It you are an expert in woolens compare them with any on the market, and you'll prove our state- ment that they are beyond question the Blanket bargains of Blankets were made to our special order, with a care for every step from the fleece to the store— our own Welghts and sizes—the wool Is dry, soft, springy, thoroughly cleaned, and we guarantee them to be the best values made for the respective prices. They are for sale by us alone in Washington, ‘and come in five numbers. : C7NOTE—AS SIZES MARKED IN “QUARTERS” ARB MISLEADING WE GIVE THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENT LN INCHES: this market. These Capital City 10-4 SIZE MEASURES 62 IN, WIDE BY 80 IN. LONG. 11-4 SIZE MEASURES 10 I 12-4 SIZE MEASURES 76 IN. WIDE BY 84 IN. LO: “THE BOSTON.” nt White Bed Blanket, fine filing "woven on a spool thread “warp, $0 Per cent Wisk, welght 4 Ths., $1.00 pr. weight 5 Tos., $5.00 pr. 4, weight 6 Ibs., $6.50 pre ie Vhite Blanket. A Fine Ata weight 4 Ths, $4.00 pr. 11-4, weight 5 Bs., 00 pr 12-4, weight 6 Ds., 50 pr. “THE WASHINGTON.” A Fine All-wool White Blanket, same quality as A REVIVAL OF THE OLD. ee GERTER CLO, 0 yards in dark grounds with res in a large variety of patterns. ‘To reintroduce it we've made the price Se. yard. Heretofore 10c. ‘loot slith st. bldg.) REDUCED TO 25e. remember what difficulty you had in get- ting these early in the season? "Twill likely! be the same next year. Buy and lay aside. It's two pairs now for about the price of three-quarter lengths. one. Half and 41 and 40c. NOW 25e. 2d annex.) 36, G4, 62, 4 0-Lscx_Ixpra, Lixox. 2igc. It 1s pure white, lent value. 11th st. bldg.) ‘sightly and an exc Sara sesz Baroara. 500 Imari Tea Pots, with handles and strainer, fire proof. 1,000 Salt —Value, 25c. Now 10c.— "Pepper Shakers, assorted colors, 1c. , 120.— {00 Bakers with handles, fire proof. 300 Extra Thin Cups and Saucers, new decora- tons. 25 Clot! phant Tea, unadulterated and richly favored. a package. pound pi @d_ foo: —Value, 35c. Now 20¢.— th Screens, hand-painted, gold embroidered, slightly ‘imperfect. we $4.50 to $15.— packages of Ceylon and Ele- each ++s1st annex.) ‘A beautiful cup and saucer with ckage. WIDE BY & IN. Ld 10-4, weight 5 Ibs., $5.00 11-4, weight 6 Ts., $6.00 pr. 124, weight 7 Te. $7.50 pi rc “THE SACRAMENTO.” mond" dyed in cochineal 10-4, weight 4 Ths., $4.00 pr. 11-4, weight 5 Ihs., $5.00 pr. 12-4, weight 6 The., $6.50 pr. ‘THE BALTIMORE.” A Very Fine Califorain White. Blanket, spool thread: warp, all-wool filling, making aa cent wool blanket. eerie! os 10-4, weight 4 The. 11-4) welgbt B Ihe. 12-4, weight 6 fos. 11th st. bldg.) Picrvre Deparrvent. New things arriving daily, pretty subjects, latest style frames, prices guaranteed the lowest any- where. 300 French Fas-similes in new design of green and gold frames. Clever subjects. Bize, 11xl4—50c. Value, $1. 100 Framed Engravings, choice subjects, in a new pattern of ornamented oak frame, Size, 20x24, $1.. Value, $1.50. 100 Pastel Paintings and Remarque Proof Etch- ings, in white and gold ornamented frames, Pastels, 12x24. Etchings, 14x28, $1. Value, $1.50 and $2. . 100 Engravings in new patterns, polished oak frames, %-Inch silver lining, choice and select subjects. - 20x24, $1.65. Value, $3. Porrrat Deranrvent. ALL KINDS CRAYON PORTRAITS, ALL KINDS WATER COLOR PORTRAITS, ALL KINDS PASTEL PORTRAITS At one-fifth the prices asked by the average artists. Our ‘Capital’ Crayon Portrait, executed from any style photograph, and entire satisfuction guar- anteed, is but $1.95, Prorvre Frawe Depanruesr. ‘New Moldings coming daily. Massive assortment. Best work, lowest prices. Ovicrs deliverd sume day they are placed. (4th floor... +10th st. bldg.) a Woorwarn & Loranor, 10TH, 11TH AND F STS. N.W. KING'S PALACE. LEADING MILLINERY AND CLOAK HOUSE IN THE CITY. We are now showing advance styles in FALL MILLINERY. SPECIAL Sitin, Crown and Cloth Brim Sailors, QQ. Sux Floyh Crown and Cloth Brim Sailor, QQ. GLOAKS At Half Price. ‘Take your choice of any Cape or Jacket in our stock at one-half the regular price. $7.60 ETON SUIT, $4.48. Miscollancous Items. ‘The Celebrated *“C. B." Corsets, full boned, Crore ont and ioediuan welste " Bepulat Brice, Oe: ‘Svecial-. One lot of Good Muslin Gowns, fine 2, utie srouud weck and’ down hrout, ar price, (8c. special. One lot of Children’s, Calico Dresses, to 3 Tee ee area 170 One lot of Ladies’ Muslin full ith, wide ‘cambric Tufie, gad, clustered 29 KING'S PALACE, $10-812-814 7TH ST.N.W. 3-day Sale of Dining Room FURNITURE At the “Rink.” Parties desiring to fit out their dining room will never have a better oppor tunity to do so than now. These spe fal prices are named for three days ouly ~Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Drive in Tables. Fine 6-ft. Solid Oak Extension Dining Table, substantially built, oil-rubbed finished. Cor Frox $7 To $4.50. Drives in Chairs. No. 201. Fine Solid Oak High-back Dining Chairs, solid seat, bighly pol- ished, side arms. Cer Frox $1.50 To $1. No. 301. Fine Solid Oak High-back Cane-seat Dining Chairs, spindle back, side arms, ofl-rubbed finished. Cor Frou $1.75 To $1.25. AGrand Sideboard No. 816. Fine Massive Solid Oak Side- board, 20 by 45 inch, top finished with 18 by 24-inch French beveled plate mir- Tor; has two top drawers, one lined, one long Mnen drawer and cupboard below, polished finished. Cur Frou 322 To $16.50. A “Daive” Tx Cxawser Scrres. No. 225. Handsome _ Substantially- built 3-plece Solid Oak Chamber Suites, neatly carved, dresser finished with 24 by 30-inch French beveled plate mirror. Cor Fro $30 To $23.50. A Dave Ix Haw. Races. No. 51. Fine Solid Ouk Hall Rack, French beveled plate mirror, hall-seat- tle and umbrella pan combined. Cor Frou $15 To $9.75. $1 Carn Tastes 650. No. 91. 100 Solid Oak Tables. Cur Frou $1 To 65c. Eacu. Rooms Papered For $5 and Up. Don't forget that Wall Papers and Interior Decorating is one of the male features of our business. We employ only “expert” wall paper bangers of ar- tistic tastes, and guarantee the finest work obtainable. Our prices for papering rooms are ex- ceptionally low, ranging from $5 up. JULIUS LANSBUREGHS “Rimlk,” N.Y.Ave.,Near 14th BIG REDUCTION IN FALL WRAPS. DO YOU NEED A FALL WRAP? If #0, now fs the time to buy, ant this fs the place to buy it. Louk at these prices: $5.00 Capes or Jackets now... $7.00 Capes or Jackets now. $7.50 Reefer Jackets now. $10 Capes or Jackets now. $12 Capes or Jackets now $15 Capes or Jackets now. ‘These Wraps are all of this seassa's make, and are cut in the latest syles. ‘The balance of our Ladies’ See and Cloth Suits reduced to about half price. J.& L. Jouxsox & Loerrazcn, 713 Market space. Burchell's Family Tes (Spring Test) 50 cents a pound. continues to lead highest grades of The it aul2 THE WORLD OF SOCIETY. A Number of Pretty Weddings Open the Fall Season. The Goings Comings of Washing- tom People — Personal Notes of General Interest. Mrs. Gibson, wife of Senator Gibson, started yesterday with her daughter for Chicago, where, after enjoying the fair, she will go to the latter's home in Loulsville to make a visit before returning here for the winter season. Mrs. Audendried is expected home today from Deer Park, where she has spent most of the late summer, but will leave town again shortly to remain for some time longer. Col. and Mrs. Garrick Mallery, who lately returned to the city from a sojourn of sev- eral weeks at Buzzard’s Bay, have now de- parted on a trip up the great lakes from Buffalo to Duluth, expecting to return again about the Ist of October. ‘Mr. Smith D. Fry has been joined by his family, who have been away for the sum- mer and are now located at the Normandie for the winter. Mrs. W. C. Haines, who has been visiting Mrs. George W. Melville, has returned to her home in Camden, N. J. Miss Anna Woolston Neel of Philadel- phia, who has been visiting the Misses Mel- Ville, has gone back home. Miss Lizzie Slattery, who accompanied her parents in visiting relatives in the mountains of Virginia, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Gorham and their little son havg returned from their visit to West Virginia ‘and will spend the remainder of the season at Old Point Comfort. The marriage of Mr. Harry R. Lohman and Miss Claudia Grimes took place last night at Grace Church, Georgetown, in the presence of a large number of their friends. Rev. George Howell performed the cere- mony. The chancel was prettily decorated with palms. The bride was escorted to the chancel by her father, Mr. A. L. Grimes. Her gown was of white henrietta, trimmed with lace and ribbons, and she ‘carried a loose bouquet of bride's roses, Miss Lula Grimes was the maid of honor and Mr. John Bause the best man. The ushers oro. home the couple on M street. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Grimes, Miss Minnie Grimes, Mr. Arthur Grimes, Mrs. Koochel, Miss Duphragen, Mr. and Mrs. Germeler, Sergt. and Mrs. Voikman, Miss Laura Volkman, Mr. and Mrs. Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lohman, Mr. and Mrs. Howell, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Sommers, Mr. and Mrs. Wy, A. Brodie, Mr. and Mrs. William Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W., Grimes, Mr. Oscar Larkan, Miss Bertie Blackman, and Miss Clara O'Brien, Miss Pauline Larman, Mrs. Richardson, Mr. Jobn Davis. ‘The bride recelved a num: ber of elegant presents. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Terrell have re- turned to their home, 1111 I street. Mrs. and Miss McBeron are visiting rcia- tives in Philadelphia, A small party, consisting of the Misses Eadling, Taylor, Seymour and Lockwood, Mrs. J. Zell and Messrs. Chas. Neely, Eadling, Taylor and Pearson, enjoyed a Sunday trip to Charles county, Md. Col. and Mrs. W. H. Slater of 127 1th street northwest k@ at 1i o'clock today for New York city. Mrs. Slater has so far re- covered from her recent severe illness as to be able to travel. They will epend a couple of weeks with their daughter, Mrs. J. W. MacKnight, and then visit friends in New Jersey. ‘The Misses Ella and Dora Knight have returned home after a stay of a month in Maryland. Mrs. Chas, Boudle and daughter of Tal- bot county, Md., are visiting their cousin, Capt. Henry M. Knight, 1106 Maryland ave- nue southwest. Mr. and Mrs. J.A. D. Turner and Miss Ella Wilson left yesterday for the world’s fair, and will come home by Niagara. They will be gone about two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. John Cammack of Bright- wood avenue and their young son, after spending a month at the world’s fair, } gara and Springs, have returned home. A pleasant party assembled last night at the residence of Mr. John Guttenson to cel- ebrate his eighty-second birthday. Mr. Guttenson has been a resident of the West End for the last half century. He was the recipient of a handsome cane, presented by the vestry of the Concordia Lutheran Church, of which he has been a member for many years. The vestry attended the reception in a body, and a neat presenta- tion speech was made by the Rev. Ernst Drewitz, pastor of the church. Mr. Washington Danenhower and family left this morning for Chicago. Miss Stella Schutt of Washington, D. C., and Mr. Fred. Coddington Roe of Watkins, N. Y., were married at the summer resi- ence’ of the bride's parents, Oak Grove, Alexandria county, Va., Tuesday, Septem- ber 5. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Riddle of Havre de Grace in the presence of the immediate family of the bride, the mother of the groom, Mrs. Char- lotte’ Roe, and friends of the bride, the Misses Annie and Mary Hayes. Mr. and Mrs. Roe left on the 10:15 a. m. train for the world’s fair, Niagara Falls and Wa’ kins Glen, where they will make their fu- ture home. Mr. E. McC. Jones and Miss Mary T. Murphy were married this morning at the residence of the bride's parents, 519 L street, by the Rev. L. T. Weiderman 8f McKendree M. E. Church. Only their relatives and a few intimate friends were present at the ceremony. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Jones left for Deer Park, and will be home again to their friends at 2016 F street northwest after the 25th of this month. The Misses Rosie McCauley, Nannie Sul- livan and Addie Duvall, who have been vis- iting friends in Winchester,will return home today. Miss Maggie Bray has returned from a visit on Chesapeake bay. future Miss Emma Hall has returned home after a short trip to Richmond. Miss B. Maier has gone to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hutchinson and son have gone to the world’s fair. At the home of W. A. Whittlesey in East Housatonic street, at high noon yesterday, Mrs. Henrietta Tilden Swan, granddaugh- ter of the late Henry A. Tilden, was ma’ ried to Samuel Milford Blatchford, deputy surveyor of customs for the port of New York. The Rev. Dr. Thos. P. Hughes of New York, assisted by the Rev. Mr. St of Albany, performed the ceremony. relativ: ent. Only and intimate friends being pres- Among the guests, Mrs. Eveline Marsh of this city, Mrs.Chas. Sabin,Mrs. Paine and Mrs. Whittlesey are sisters of the bride, and were all present. Miss Susie Whittle- sey, the little niece of the bride, was maid of honor. There were no bridesmaids. The bride has been visiting her sisters, Mrs. Whittlesey and Mrs. Sabin, during the mer. Mr. and Mrs. Blatchford took an ternoon train eastward, and will spend some time in Newport and Bar Harbor be- fore going to their home in New York. The friends of Miss Agnes Herlihy were pleasantly entertained last evening at her home, 805 1ith street northwest, it being the occasion of her twenty-first birthday. Cards and music were the features of the evening, until about 10 o'clock, when refreshments were served, after which dancing was kept | up for the remainder of the evening. Miss Herlihy was the recipient of many hand- some presents. Among those present were Misses Lizzie and Irene Leeper, Mrs. Leeper, Misses Martha, Ada and Alice Brooke, Mamie Beck, Katie Arnold, Sadie Fitz- trick; Messrs. Messner, Brooke, Nord- ouse, "Gilbert, Cunningham, Reilly, Mit- chell, ‘Nollner and Townsend. ‘A pretty wedding took place at noon to- day at St. Mark’s Church, Capitol Hill. The contracting parties were Miss Laura Wight | Wiley and Mr. David Lewis Sandloe, both of this city. Rev. Dr. Willlams performed the ceremony. The bride and groom en- tered the church a little before 12 and ex actly at noon the ceremony began. ‘The bride was dressed in a gray cloth suit trim med with velvet of the same and slippers matched her di ; ried a beautifel bunch of roses in he Miss Jennie Wiley, her sister. was bri Mr. mail, and her brothe: gave her away. William Hayes act Archie Wile as. Robert das ushers. Th bre lunch at their fa- ave here ture home. 126 rolina northeast, left for the world’s fair, they will remain until Oct Mrs Robinson, Miss Hudson and Edith Robinson left Monday for a month’ stay at the world’s fair. Will Be € thee of Samoan. Henry C. Ide of Vermont nas accepte? the position of chief justice of Samoa und expects to leave for his post on the Octo- ber steamer. Butrrs’ Bromo Lirmta cures sick headache nev ralgia and insomnia where all other brouus fail ‘Three doses 10 cenis. ALONG THE WHA! ‘The police cruiser Joe Blackburn afrived at her dock this morning and reports twen- ty-four hours of fruitless wakefuiness. Her crew of yellow-fever lookouts ane euf- fering from lack of rest. ‘The crew of the a ‘is small, and the boat Is hela in to move at a <n) both night and day. ‘The men ‘have had Several false alarms. Somethnes a big two- master bound up is run alongside of and hailed. Commodore Sutton and the police rather look for orders from headquarters to suspend operations. The steamer W. W. e in this line ‘urivus that profits are reduced to the slimmest rargi, but the Cott people feel that they can come in. This craft has seven charters to fill before the close of her excursion season. She has two to Rock Point, three to Notley Hall, gne to Coan river and one to Glymont. ‘Then she will blossom out #8 a segular riv- or freighter. This will not be a new busl- ness to her. She has been there before. Capt James A. Richards will go in her ae master and J. W. White as chief engineer, Her mates, pilots first assistant engineer and steward have not been chosen. Capt. Charles Railley of the tug D. M. Key has a grievance against the Pemneyl- vania. Rafireed Company. There is « rule which permits to pass throngh the draw of the Long Bridge one hour efter Sunset. Capt. Railley claims that this right was denied him last night. He reached the bridge at 7:25, the draw k ‘was pot at his post and the Key had to lay to all night. The draw of the Long is re sponsible for much friction in shijping circles. Schooner John Spedden, Capt. Ben. ortolk to Lib: bey, Bittinger & Miller, is ue. Schooner George B. Faunce ts om the railway at Bennett's yand for general re- Two of the boilers taken from one of the pulsometers which worked on the fists in the early days of the ‘mprovement have been taken to Cumberland’s yard. They Will be brightened up, inspected and seid. The steam launch Corrie X. 4id not ful- fill the hopes entertained of her with a to speed. Her screw was too small. is removed and a larger one atteched. engine could not develop, power throw the wheel over tly has been concluded to put in @ larger engine. ‘There is mail at Riley's dock for Capt. B, F._Revelle of the Speddon. Schooner M. V. Dunean, Capt. Grunweld, fas cleared for West Branch with ferti- ‘The Schooner Sadie Sumner was towed t6 Georgetown this morning to load cowl for ‘There were no oyster nor melon ervivuls at the river front this morning. The following were the readings of the ther- mometer at the weather bureau today: 8 a.m, 67; 2 p.m., $2; maximum, 83; minimum, 65. ARMSTRONG—™ Church, at 11 FRANK “C. amt LOTTE C. McSHERRY D KEISTER—WHELAN. On July 20, 186%, wt ‘atin dra) tu Baltimore, iy) ev. Father eur don, WILLIAM H. KEISTER to MANY A. WHELAN, both of tls city. * SLATTERYFOLEY. On ptember @ 108. at it. Mary's. Bayonne, X. J.. by the Rev. Killeen, sJOSERU A. SLA’ fest D.C, and MaGGiE FOLEY, DIED. ARNESON. On Wednesday, September 6, 1808, of 8:30 am., after a lingering tlnens, FRAN 2, baloued son of Adolf E- and Brame, 4. Aree a ele Sam, Aged cue Fear, eleven mou twenty Past his suffering, past his Cease to weep, for tears are wala; Calin the tumult of thy breast, For be who suffered ts at rest. Funeral from the residence of bis parents, 208 N street southeast, Thursday at 8 pm. * BONAPARTE, At Pride's Crowne, Beverly, Mam, ‘ou Sunday, Septeniber 3, 180, POLDON BONAPARTE, in the sixty-third yeas of his age. DUNN. On Monday, September 4, 1868, JOHN, the Deloved husband Bllen Duna, aged forty- eight years. Funeral Tiureday at 10 o'clock a.m. from bis tate residence, No. Sip enue northwest. Reguiem mass at St. ‘Church 10: Relatives aud friends are respectfully to attend, HOULAHAN. On September 4. 1808, at 12 dod m., PATRICK HOULAHAN, "beloved buss band of the late Bridget Houlahan, a mative of County Kerry, Ireland, in the fifts-eighth year Of his age. May be rest in peace. Amen. Funeral from bis late residence, 762 6th street southeast, on Thursday, September 7, at 8:80 am. thence to St. Peter's Church. ‘here 1 quiem high mass will be said for the Eis soul, —_ HUNTT. ETTA KATARAH, the chid of Alice K. and J. Heury Huntt, her Life in Sunday, September §, 1808, et 2 » aged four years, two monthe and If all our hopes and all our fears Were prisoned in life’s narrow bond, jers through this vale of tears ‘They saw no better world berond, could check the riging sgh, to live, BY HER PARE. Funeral took place at 4 o'clock on Monday. = * °Tis hard, so hard, Must we forever pa Xone knew him but to lore him, None named Lim but tn pratse. Funerol Friday at 4 o'clock from 301T M gtrest northwest. . LOWNDPS. On September 6, 1893, DASTEL LOWNDES, band of Annie E years and +S at 2 c'clock, trom tives and friends jw On Monday, September 4. 1808, wt . FREDERICK RINGGO: cars, brother of Maj. ‘Sem , Who fell at the battle of Congressional cemetery. (Malt . Philadelphia and Frederick, Ma, papont se Cops.) . September 5, 180, at © OSCAR, ‘son of George F. ne months and ME ANUEL ia Soter, aged Faneral om the residence of his parents, 1623 ath etre northwest, «7% 1888, JOSEPHINE DEATH « Mrs, MARY ¢C. 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