Evening Star Newspaper, April 27, 1894, Page 8

LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Forecast Till 5 p.m. Saturday. For the District of Columbia, Maryland ‘Virginia, generally fair and continued weather; southerly winds. Condition of the Water. ‘Temperature and condition of water at 8 &m.: Great Falls, temperature, 63; condi- tion, 24; receiving r oir, temperature, 64; condition at north connection, 21; con- dition at south connection, 36; distributing reservoir, temperature, 62; condition at in- fluent gate house, 36; effluent gate house,26. —_— > La. ave.: 4 1-2c. Sardines, 5c. 1 qt. bottle Catsup... California Cherries, Pears, Apricots an Peano oo- na aemmmn ‘The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com- pany, 7th and E northwest—the palace tea store of the city. Grand illumi- mation and music, Saturday, from 7:30 to 9 o'clock p.m. Don't miss it. Ss ‘Wall Papers, latest styles and colors. Prices low. Veerhoff's, 916 7th st. Hats for Spring and Summer, 1894. All the latest shapes and colors in Men's aie EO, 0 908 OS een ally good qualities, at R. C. & SON'S, 1421 New York ave. SHEETZ’S GRAND MIXTURES ‘Are going for only 25 CENTS A POUND during our CANDY SALE. And how they have been going! Candy never sold so fast or in such large quantities. If you appre- ¢late a good offer you'll call tomorrow. SHEETZ, CANDIES, 10TH AND F STS. Bamboo Baby Carriages, upholstered in watin cushions; satin parasols, &c., $10.95 each. WOODWARD & LOTHROP. —_-—__ For spring lamb go to JOHN R. KELLY, Bth st. wing, Center Market. ———_s»—__—_ YOUVE NO IDEA HOW GOOD BAL- BRIGGAN UNDERWEAR can be sold for 8c. till you see ours. HENRY FRANC & SON, cor. 7th and D. sone Seabee eae Pea Self-watering Iron Reservoir Vases for fawns and cemeteries. All styles and sizes at Morsell’s, 1105 7th st. n. Wedding Bouquet Cigars, the best. Al- ways standard. Nathan Sickle, 1011 Pa. ave. CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Albaugh’s Grand Opera House.—Carl Marwig’s Juvenile Pantomime Company New National Theater.—Bronson Howard's *Aristocracy.” Academy of Music.—Daniel Frohman’s Lyceum Comedy Company in “Americans Abroad.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The City Sports Big Show. Congregational Church, corner 10th and G streets northwest.—Bischoff Concert. Convention Hall, Sth and L streets north- ‘west.—Prof. U. R. Gleason, King of Horse rainers. EXCURSIO: TOMORROW. Marshall Hall.—Macalester leaves at 10 am Mount Vernon.—Macalester leaves at 10 am Mount Vernon.—By Pennsylvania railroad every hour daily. Steamer Wakefield for Nomini creek, Leonardtown and St. Clement's Bay and intermediate landings at 7 a.m. Tally-ho coach, 511 13th street, for Ar- Mington and Cabin John Bridge. ——— ALONG THE WATER FRONT. Improvements in Progress Water Street in South Washington. Along Water street, in South Washington, are many evidences that the merchants, wharf owners and steamboat companies are looking forward to a season of great ac- tivity. Wharves are being repaired, vessels are being overhauled, and there is consid- erable talk of building operations along the Fiver front. Those who are watching with interest the course of events in South ‘Washington look for the time when the north side of Water street from the arsenal to the Long bridge will be built up with wholesale warehouses. No flood has ever risen over the grade on that side of the street. A marked improvement is being made by the lessees or owners of the wharf at 6th and N streets southwest. The docks are being deepened by dredging, the wharves sre being reconstructed and a large ware- house is under course of erection. This ‘warehouse is to be used for the storage of cargoes of sugar and other commodities for the merchants of Washington. The first steamer will arrive next Monday, with 150 tons of sugar and miscellaneous freight. ‘The steamer Jane Mosely, which has been thoroughly overhauled and renovated, will leave daily from this wharf for Colonial Beach. This will be two new lines of steamers for this city. —_—s— Faithful Temperance Workers. At the regular monthly meeting of the Southeast Washington Woman's Christian ‘Temperance Union, on Wednesday last, a memorial service was held in remembrance of Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Keiley, who had been members of the union since its organ- ization, in 1880. Mrs. Dove and Mrs.Meeker spoke in fitting terms of their faithfulness im the work, Mrs. Dove speaking in honor of Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Meeker in honor of Mrs. Kelley. At the close of their remarks Airs. A. Behannon, in a few well-chosen words, presented a beautiful Oxford Bible to the president, Mrs. A. Mahoney, in which she spoke of flowers being a tribute to our departed ones, but thought it well to strew | some of them in the pathway of the living while bearing the burden of the work. Elec- tion of officers then followed, resulting as follows: President, Mrs. A. Mahoney; vice presidents,Mrs. I. Parker, Mrs. E. A. Meek- Stra A.V. Davis: colleen, i = rs. A. V. + collector, Mrs. M. E. Smallwood. Knights of Pythias Entertainment. Joseph T. Coldwell Division, No. 7, Uni- form Rank Knights of Pythias, gave an entertainment and dancing reception last might at Arion Hall. It was tendered in honor of the ladies who assisted them at their late fair. The following took a prom- igent part: by M. S. Wright, recita- tion by Mr. beshaw; cornet solo by Mr. W. E. Reynolds) The Imperial Banjo and Mandolin Club, composed of J. Frank Jones, Frank Wollard, Clarence M. Jones and C. Percy Reardon, rendered selections. Song by Miss Mamie Isel, recitation by Miss Blanche Arnold, tramps’ song and dance by Percy Loui, banjo, guitar and mandolin by Langley brothers and Thorn, } ay nd Miss Minnie Brown and piano solo by Miss Myrtle Moreland. Refreshments ‘were served, after which dancing was kept ‘Up till midnight. The committee in charge ‘were Capt. A. C. Columbus, Lieuts. Saur and Landon, E. Edmonson and D. F. Brown. —___. Fine old colonial, empire, Marqueterie and English oak furniture on exhibition at Sloan's, 1407 G st. Monday and Tuesday. Catalogues ready.—Advt. Run No Risk. Will you take the chances of getting but- terine or oleomargarine, or will you come direct to us and be sure of pure cow butter? 5 Ibs. for $1.40. Jas. F. Oyster, 9th and avenue.—Advt_ } —_—_» Think of a 5-Ib. box best Elgin cream: butter for $1.40. We are selling it. Geo. ery M. Oyster, Fe —— — Best. wing, | stands 176-176-177. "Phone, 1230. Riggs Market, stand 26.—Advt. Fi Al nae Copp’s Ken-Gar Lots. Have you read Copp’s advertisement of bis Kensington (Ken-Gar) lots?—Advt. —————— Fine Office, chamber and dining room fur- niture at Sloan’s, 1407 G st., tomorrow, at raps buggies, horses, &c., at 12.— —_—— 3-Ib. Bricks for 85e. This is the Celebrated Elgin Butter Co.’ Butter, fresh from the creamery; no repack- ing from tubs to boxes, and no wood to pay for. No connections with stands in market. T. D. Daly, 917 Louisiana avenue. "Phone, 1476.—Advt. ——.- Low Rates to Baltimere via B. and 0. Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, the B. and O. will sell round-trip tickets to Baltimore on all trains, valid for re- turn until following Monday, at $1.25.— Advt. ———____. Remember Copp’s Kensington lots.—Advt. CRUMPTON HANGED The Murderer of David Shanklin Meets His Punishment. THE SCENE AT TRE DISTRICT JAIL The Fatal Rope Nearly Broken by the Fall. AN INTERRUPTED PRAYER ‘Thomas Crumpton was hanged in the Dis- trict jail this morning for the murder on the 9th of June last of David Shanklin. Crumpton’s actions and conduct on his last day on earth were those of the ordinary jail prisoner. He seemed as little uncon- cerned about his fate as did any one in the prison, and it was not until his wife called to bid him farewell that he showed any signs of grief or weakening. She called about 10 o’cleck and was given a seat in front of his cell, in the south wing of the building. Together they talked of the past, present and future, and the mention of the children never failed to hring tears to the eyes of Crumpton, who frequently sobbed, “Oh, my children, my dear children.” About 1 o’clock she kissed him for the last time and left the prison in company with a female friend. In the evening Rev. W. J. Howard, pastor of the Zion Baptist Church, and Mr. John Roberts of the colored Y.M.C.A.,the condemned man’s spiritual ad- yisers, called, and with them was Mr. James W. Payne, a well-known singer. They remained all night. During the earlier hours of the evening Crumpton read the Bible and joined in the singing of a number of hymns, each time selecting the passage of Scripture or hymn. About 9 o’clock he retired to rest, and had an hour’s sleep, getting up shortly after 10 o'clock, in time to greet his fellow murderer, Augustus Jenkins, who was declared guilty last evening. “Praise God, I didn’t think he was guilty,” said Crumpton, when he heard the news. “But,” he added, “there are two sides to every story, and it’s hard for a man to tell both sides. I thought I told the right story of my own case, but I guess I didn’t, although I thought I acted in self- defense.” The Early Morning. It was after midnight when Crumpton again retired, and then he slept soundly un- til 5 o'clock this morning, when he got up and renewed his religious exercises. At 7 o’clock he drank a large cup of tea, and soon afterward he cleaned a plate of five slices of milk toast, two eggs and a slice of ham,.and drank a pint of milk. About 8 o’clock those who were to attend the execution began to arrive, and among them was Mr. R. French, one of the law- yers who defended Crumpton. With him ‘was a young woman, carrying in her arms the eighteen-months-old child of Crumpton. The woman is a niece of Crumpton's wife. Did Not See His Child. ‘The child’s father had expressed a desire to see his youngest child, but Dr. Howard thovght it unwise to permit him to do so for tear the sight of the child would un- nerve him. “The ministers have gotten his mind off worldly things,” the woman was told. “He is serene, and it is best that he should re- main so.” His spiritual advisers went to his cell about 9 o’clock and spoke to him concern- ing his feeling toward the court, jury and others who in the case, intending this as the last talk with him concerning earthly matters. “What is your feeling toward the court, the jury and others?” Dr. Howard asked him. “I believe,” he responded, ‘that the judge instructed the jury right, but the jury was misled by George Williams, who gave a false statement, but I have nothing against any others; I am at peace with all man- His Last Statement. Crumpton, according to his own state- ment, went to school only three days in his entire life, but he managed to learn to read and write. During the days of his confine- ment, after his conviction of murder, he spent much of his time reading religious books and writing notes and letters to and about his friends. He seemed extremely grateful to his friends and the guards at the jail and never wrote a letter without saying good things about them. Last evening, when visited by a Star re- porter, he wrote a statement for the benefit of those who had ministered to him and the guards who had looked after his safe keep- ing. This statement, he said, he would probably read from the scaffold, although he seemed anxious to tell his hearers his side of the story of Shanklin’s murder. His statement, as written by himself, 1S: “To the dear beloved brothers and friends of the Union Mission: I am thankful to you all for your heart sympathy for my wife and dear children. Brothers Wheeler, Batley, Swartout and congregation, may God bless you all forever more, until you shall meet me on the other side of the river. Christ says, ‘I am He that liveth and was dead, and behold, I am alive forever more, and have the keys of hell and death." “And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work and will preserve me unto His heaven kingdom, to whom be glory forever and ever. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort roa # amt “May peace ith you forever more, my minister, Brother John Roberts. “My counsel, Mr. G. K. and R. French, thanks be to the living God, I have finished my course and will soon dwell with all who has made their peace with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. “The officers of the building have treated me with the greatest courtesy and every respect. May God bless them all. “Good-bye. Yours in Christ, T. Cc” Besides this he wrote another statement, covering three sheets of foolscap, and this he expressed a desire to read from the scaffold, but his spiritual adviser thought he had better read a shorter statement, if any, and so he prepared the following: “Relations: “I am He that liveth*and was dead, and behold I am alive forever more and have the keys of hell and death. “And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil and will preserve me unto His heavenly kingdom, to whom be glory for- ever and ever. Amen. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou are with me, Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. This his advisers concluded he should Even this morning the condemned man indulged In note writing, intending to re- member those who had befriended him. A short note was addressed to his wife, in which he said good-bye to her and told her to get his clothing from the jail after his execution. He also directed her to turn over to the Rev. Mr. Roberts a coin he has had for many years. Three suits of black clothes were received at the jail, and the condemned v.an se- lected from them a suit to wear to the gal- lows. Then he selected a pair of patent leather shoes and a _ white shirt. These clothes he donned soon after break- fast, and then he was ready to meet his fat Soon after breakfast Crumpton said a few words in a religio train to Augustus | Jenkins, whom he desired to bid farewell, but Jenkins was in a nervous frame of | mind and was greatly agitated by the words. “My heart’s beating,” gasped Jenkins. ke me away,” he plead; “I can’t stand is ’ and the guards put him in another cell Police Lieuts. Kelly and McCathran were in charge of a squad of officers, and Serst. Mulhall, whose ear was bitten by Crump- ton a number of years ago, was also pres- ent on duty. Forming the Procession. About 11 o’clock Warden Leonard read the death warrant, and then the procession was formed. Warden Leonard and the vet- eran hangman, Robert Strong, were in the lead. They were followed by the spiritual advisers, behind whom walked the con- demned man between Guards Woodward and Peacock. As the procession moved through the ro- tunda and entered the north corridor the ministers and Mr. Payne sang the words: “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh! what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchased of God, Born in His spirit, washed in His blood.” THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 27, .1894—-TWELVE PAGES. Slowly the procession moved to the foot oe and there the pace was less- en Ascending the long stairway Crumpton stood facing the crowd of spectators, while the Rev. Howard read the familiar words of the twenty-third Psalm. Mr. Payne and the ministers then sang the hymn, “Have Mercy on Me, Oh, Jesus.” An Unfinished Prayer. In the meantime the noose was adjusted and the black cap drawn. Instead of read- ing the statement prepared in the morning Crumpton delivered a prayer in a tone of voice which showed clearly that he was un- der the strong influence of his recent relig- ious instruction. *“Oh, Lord,” he began, “bless us by Thy holy love. Come and preach the Gospel to fulfill Thy words, and command that all may have life eternal and happiness for- ever. “I thank Thee this morning that Thou hast givén me the privilege to repent for my sins in Washington in the name of the Son and Thee. Heavenly Father bless this congregation that is here. Oh, God, our Heavenly Father, prepare them to meet Thee in Thy kingdom. “Bless this entire building, and when Thou hast seen fit that Thy arrow be driven to the hearts of those within these walls, who will not yield to Thy call, strike them with the hammer of Jeremiah. “Oh, God, I rejoice in this—’ The Drop. Just then Warden Leonard drew from his pocket his handkerchief, which signal was responded by the opening of the trap, and all that was mortal of Thomas Crumpton was suspended from the cross beam by a partly broken rope. It was feared that the rope would give way entirely after it was seen that the fall had broken it partly in two, but as a pre- cautionary measure a new rope was tied about the hanging form. There was hardly a motion of the body, and the absence of the twitching that usu- ally follows the drop was noticeable. Death Came Quickly. Concussion had killed the man, so the jail physician, Dr. McWilliams, said, and even if the rope had broken in two and the man had been again suspended, he said, they would have hung a dead man. The drop fell at 11:12, and it was twenty- eight minutes before the heart ceased beating. Three minutes later the body was lowered to a coffin that had been brought there by Undertaker Harvey. Drs. McWilliams, Beatty and Bovee made an examination of the body, and a differ- ence of opinion resulted as to whether or not the neck was broken. Rev. Dr. Williams pronounced benedic- tion and went through the usual form of consigning the body to the grave. After the crowd of spectators and others had departed the body was removed to Mr. Harvey's undertaking establishment and was afterward taken to Graceland cemetery and interred in a lot given by Mrs. Dewey, employer of Mrs. Crumpton. Cru ten’s Life. Thomas Crumpton was born forty-three years ago. His parents at that time lived in a shanty just north of Rockville, not far from where a band of Coxeyites are now camping, preparatory to their march to the national capital. When Thomas was a small boy his its made their way & | paren this city and lived here till they died. far as is known, Thomas never did any- thing of which his parents had reason to be proud. In his earlier days he was sent off as a seaman in the service of Uncle Sam, and upon his return to this city he had an experience in police circles which resulted in his being sent to the peniten- tiary for eighteen months, minus about five months for good behavior. He had been arrested for some trivial offense, but when under arrest he bit one of the ears of Po- lice Sergeant Mulhall. The sergeant will carry the mark to his grave. This experience was the result of strong drink. Afterward he married, and for a time he did much better than he did during his single days and made home happy fcr his wife and the three children born to them. His Crime. Nearly two years ago, when he lived in a house where David Shanklin resided, there was some trouble between the fami- lies, which was never settled, although the families soon afterward went to live in separate houses. Crumpton went to a house on Delaware avenue between I and K streets southwest, in the locality known as “Bloodfield,” and next door to him resided David Shanklin and his family. For months there was not an angry word passed between them, but on Saturday, the 10th of June last, Mrs, Shanklin went to her former home in Vir- ginia, leaving her husband to care for the home and himself. This gave Crumpton an opportunity to settle the old score between them without interference on the part of Shanklin's wife. And so the following day, Sunday, the men met on dangerous ground and renewed the hostilities started nearly a year before. On that fatal morning Shanklin and sev- eral friends were seated on the doorsteps in front of his home, when Crumpton, who had been drinking, came out. Shanklin, who was not more than twenty-four years old, was peaceably inclined and spoke to Crumpton in a friendly way. But the lat- ter wes in bad humor and he resented Shanklin’s intended friendliness. He ad- vanced on Shanklin and there was a fight, in which the former was worsted, but not badly treated. Friends who were present separated the men and Crumpton, mut- tering threats, went'in the house and took nap. Before going he made the remark: “I have been in the penitentiary once and the next time I go it will be for life.” When he arose he put his head out the secord-story window and remarked: “I'll make some crawl on his hands and knees before night.” Leaving his house he walked down to the office of the Columbia Supply Com- pany, where he was employed, and took a loaded pistol without asking permission of anyone. Returning home he found Shank- lin and a friend named George Williams seated on the front perch. “Throw up your head,” were his words of warning, but before Shanklin could move Crumpton pulled the trigger and Sent a bul- let into his victim's abdomen. The fatally wounded man jumped to his feet and ran into the side alley. Williams, fearing he would get similar trcatment, followed the wounded man, and as the two men were passing in the direction of the back yard @ second shot was fired. Shanklin was helped to his home and sub- sequently sent to the Emergency Hospital, where he died before midnight. That night Crumpton was captured by Policemen Flathers and Mulvey. His Trial and Conviction, His trial, conviction and sentence fol- lowed. An appeal to the higher court was noted, but was subsequently withdrawn, and today the sentence of the court was carried out. An appeal made by the condemned man for his wife and children during the severe winter attracted the attention of Congress- man Rayner, who interested himself, and had the facts presented to the President. A complete review of the case was made, but the President could find no reason for interfering. As a last resort, an effort was made to gain a stay of execution for one week, but without avail, as the President thought it cruel to prolong the man’s mental agony. —_—_ AMUSEMENTS, An event for the young folks.—Tonight the much-talked-of engagement of Carl | Marwig’s Juvenile Pantomime Company, in “Cinderella,” begins at Albaugh’s. This engagement is a particularly interesting | one to the young folks. A special matinee will be given for the children on Saturday. Prof. Marwig’s ability as a producer of | fairy spectacles is well known in Wash- |irgton, but he is said to have surpassed | himself in his production of “Cinderella.” |The New York and Baltimore press has been unanimous in pronouncing the per- |fcrmance a really wonderful one. There are forty-five children in the cast and no adults, and Prof. Marwig has trained and | schooled his little actors until they give a | performance which would put to shame |many entertainments we see given by | adults. In addition, beautiful tableaux and | wonderful dancing are introduced. The stage setting is exquisite; a flower-bedecked chariot, with two ponies, carrying Cin- derella to the ball after her transformation. The part of Cinderella is taken by Miss Zelda Sanders, a remarkably beautiful child. The Mask and Wig Club-—An air of novel- ty about such familiar attraction as the Mikado was something hardly to be expect- ed, and yet it was secured by the Mask and Wig Club of Washington at Metzerott Hall last night. Gilbert agd Sullivan's quaint Japanese production adapts itself with pe- cullar facility to the endeavors of the amateur, and under the direction of Prof. N. Dushane Cloward it went as smoothly as many of the veterans of comic opera could hope to make it do. The arrangement of the stage was unique and original, the management having turned their difficulties in the lack of scenery to positive advantage in the picturesque ingenuity displayed in composing the surroundings of Koko and his interesting compatriots. The occasion was a credit not only to the performers who icipated, but to the ladies of the Loyal Pegions under whose auspices it was under- taken. The company included Billy Con- ley as Koko; Charles F. Hall as Poo Bah; Ollie Hine as the Mikado; William H. Har- ris as Katisha; Wm. A. Domer as Pish Tush; James G. Traylor as Nanki Poo; W. H. Grimes as Pitti Sing; Mr. Orme as Peep Bo, and Mr. Bond as Yum Yum. So successful was the entire performance that the ladies of the legion have concluded to repeat it tomorrow night, when it will be given with even better effect. The Eames Concert.—_Mme. Emma Eames, the brilliant young prima donna of Abbey & Grau’s Oper& Company, will make her initial appearance in Washington at the concert in Metzerott Music Hall next Tues- day evening. Other members of her company include Mme. Sofia Scalchi, the favorite operatic contralto; Mr. Ben. Davies, the famous English tenor; Mr, Franz Knelsel, Mr. Alwin Schroeder, Mr. Victor Harris and the Kneisel Quartet. Gleason, the Horse Tamer.—Prof. O. R. Gleason, the renowned horse tamer and equine pedagogue, is to be at Convention Hall tonight and tomorrow. If the patro- nage is up to the worthiness of the enter- tainment the hall will be full. Tonight a pair of high-strung, nervous, runaway horses will soothed into gentleness; a horse that is afraid of steam engines, cable cars and street pianos will be given an ear for Wagner, and horses that have been in the habit of breaking loose at the other end will have all the kick and evil taken out of them without the employment of any other than kind measures. Ugly Mary, one of the worst-disposed mares in the country, will be driven by Prof. Gleason. The closing exercises of the Covenant Industrial School will be held at Peck Memorial Chapel, corner 28th and M streets, at 2 o'clock to norrow afternoon. Remember Copp’s Kensington lots.—Advt. Only Hood’s for Me HOOD’S SARSAPA4RILLA GIVES GOOD HEALTH. “©. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass: - “Gentlemen: I hesitate about writing in behalf of Hood’s Sarsaparilla, as I am about diagusted ‘with the policy of some parties who have published testimonials for other medicines, which I know are untrue. 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Buys a 16-Qt. t HAM BOILER. } Never in the history of the trs , de been sold for less than 50 and Se. We are enabled to sell it at this pr through the purchase of a big ** we doesn’t ‘ ashington Variety, dcHINA, CROCKERY, &e., Gh wEnsst Pepe” 824 7th st. — ee R-I-P-A-N-S TABULES REGULATZ THB Stomach,Liver and Bowels and Purify the Blood. RIPANS TABULES are the best Medicine known for Indigestion, Biliousness, Head- ache, Constipation, Dyspepsia, Chronic Liver ‘Troubles, Dizziness, Bad Complexion, Dysen- tery, Offensive Breath, and all rs of the Stomach, Liver and Bowels. Ripans Tabules contain nothing injurious to ‘the most delicate constitution. Are pleasant to take, safe, effectual, and give ‘nmediate relief. ordered . Sam- Price—50 cents per box. May be through nearest druggist, or by mail. ple free by mail. Address The Ripans Chemical Co., 10 SP UCE ST., NEW YORK CITY. FOR SALE IN WASHINGTON AT Mertz’s Modern Pharmacy, CORNEK 11TH AND F STS. PATIENT SUFFERING is no virtue if there bea Beecham’s Pills Positively cure Indiges- ‘Worth aGuines a Box tion, Biliousness, Sick Headache. Why endure continued Martyrdom? 25 cents a box. CITY ITEMS. ‘This Settles the Tariff Question. Sugar free. Free Sugar. With one dollar's worth of our famous A. & P. Teas, Coffees, Baking Powder, Spices, Flavoring Extracts, or Condensed Milk we give you, free, 2 Ibs. best Granulated Sugar. Special for three days only. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, 501 and 503 7th st., 1620 14th st., 3104 M st. n.w., 815 H st. ne. Stands in all the markets. (Telephone call, 848.) N. H. BOWMAN, Manager for D. ©. it —_+__ M. Metsger Company, 417 Seventh street northwest, Call attention to their Fresh-Roasted Cof- Old Gov’t Java, extra fine, 35c. pound; Java and Mocha Coffee, excellent quality, 80c. Ib.; Sun Rise Chop Tea, only 50. Ib. 1t* fist umm oa “Del Ray,” on the P. R.R., One Mile this side of Alexandria, is rapidly assuming the appearance of a suburban town. Grad- ing streets, laying sidewalks, planting trees, &c. Prices will be $50, $100, $150 or 50c., $1 and $1.50 weekly. No interest, no notes, no taxes, but, on the contrary, we insure your life for amount of your purchase. Don’t put it off, but go down and look at the property before opening day. THE MONUMENTAL, Fashion Leaders in Fine Millinery. Not another uality, Variety & Price’ $8, $10 and $12, HATS and BONNETS Copies from our own work rooms in Ladies’, Fine [illinery Novelties, Children’s Caps, Laces, Veilings, Hosiery, &c. ap23-6r' Shoes To Measure, Millinery like ‘ours in the city for Reduced Prices IMPORTED HATS AND BONNETS, Also Reduction in Misses’ and Cuild: 9 Ribbons, Flowers, 939 F STREET W.W. DO COMFORT your feet—don't let suffer unheeded. For minister the 7 om in a pair of ovr “true comfort” set or Black Shoes tn measure ° im of consolation” Our representatives are on the ground at o | 0 N all times, including Sunday. : pal Ee o _ siWEs ap2i-tt : 525 18th st. nw. 1929 F St. N.W. Revolvers, Rifles and Shot Guns, all| Successor to “Wilson & Carr.” ap28 makes. Walford’s, 477 Pa. ave.n.w. 1t* It’s the Little Things That Count. Our 48c, Jean Drawers are felled seams, clinched button, French taped and full stayed. They are “The Best Made.” a FRANC & SON, cor. 7th and D. Sewing Machines for Rent at Auer- bach’s Domestic Rooms, 7th & H. Tel., 1260, el EES BERS “Frane Huts” Cover “Level Heads.” genet FRANC & SON, cor. 7th and D. al pita echt. ft Royal loa Powders, 10c. Free Trial Samples at all Druggists. oc25-m,w,f&utf Wedding Bouquet Cigars, the best. Al- — Sema Nathan Sickle, 1011 Pa. ave. ap! One Dollar B HERE a od ir of EYE GLASSES or SPECTACLES—in bard rubber and polished steel _frames— aa VERY FINEST LENSES. i ‘These wes are making literary people. tied it “hit” among Xo charge for examining eyes. McAllister & Co., FRESH AND DE- SWEET, PURE, LICIOUSLY FLAVORED COW'S UTTER. We will 27 cts. a e da; Call, send, mail or TELE- PHONR YOUR orders. Men Your marketing here. iN. T. Redman, “WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERIES, 50 La. Ave. a Ranges, $18. Wash. Gaslight Co., 413 10th St. N. W. oped. eee see seeseseres Women-== Become strong and vigcrous TURKISH BATHS. They rid the skin of all impurities and Perfect eireu- lation—assist assimilation of food—mske the flesh plump and firm, and the skin soft and_transparent. TRY THEM, Ladies from 9 am. to 6 from 7 a. m Men - to 9:30 p.m. Sat until Turkish Baths, 1329 G St. ‘Curtis Jams, 8c. Can—3 cans, 50c. 4 Weak, Ailing, | aay In glass jars, 20c. If you know a good Jam when you taste it, you should use “Curtis Jam." They are the VERY INEST. The Potomac still continues muddy. Drink CLEAR, PURE TAKOMA Wa’ orly 10c. a ‘gallon, and avoid disease. Superior “Blended Java” and Mocha Cof- tee—85e. 1 . Ib. TF Why not save car fare, at least, by { devling “with US? Quality’ first—prices (Birch & Co., 1414 14th St. ee ee ee we ee eee ee ' | mn mm mnuarmmeMnR RMN THE FRIDE OF CONNOISSEURS, Army & Navy Whisky —_ We've sold this WHISKY with —-— satisfactory results for the past 25 years. A five-year-old liquor, thor- oughly ripened and mellowed. An ideal tonic for convalescents and brain workers. Its yoy ‘smooth | and palatable taste makes ry 2) ia bottle. ‘Telephone, "1005-0 itmer& Co.,1918 Pa.ay eee z Cc. It’s Easy To Believe ‘That our method of PAINLFSSLY EX- TRACTING TEI la the | best ou've ever employs Ehaesthetie inetbod. “You know the agreeable effects und sometimes ness don’t run any with our method. No sleep, no aunesthetic. A prepara: tion is applied to the gums, which makes u = ftaeslon. Extracting thout cents. Other opera- Hons in proportion, Evans Dental Parlors, 1217 PENNA. AVE. N.W. i Eiseman Bros., ‘They delight in saving—and that's why the thrifty: and pradent ones come bere for thelr Children's Clothing. Our line of $4.00 Cheviot Suits —double-breasted Coat, and Pants with all the Istest improvements, such as elastic waistbands—double Knees—patent buttons, and sewed double throughout—can't be excelled anywhere for $5—and we're selling © Great many of those “Schoolers” at $2.50, that have all appearance and wearing qualities of the usual $3.50 Suit. We want your trade— and if the best values for the least money will get it—we'll have it. Seventh and E. Plates. ithout Dental oAss’n, Cor. 7th and D n.w. CXEREERERED fe) In Baltimore—1 N. Charles st. teee wees Seeee Ladi Golden Opportunity Save [loney. " $3 Russia Calf Bluchers for The Warren Shoe House, Geo. W. Rich, 919 F St. apie ey's American Cut Glass. ‘Our 65c. Shirt —All our sbirts—are made with care by experienced —workpeople, they fit nd set where the strain is test. That shirt is made of good mn bosom, neck and 85e. uslin, with lnen cuff bends. All neck sizes and 5 sleeve lengths to each. Branch Balto.ShirtFactory ELLERY & IRELAND, Mgrs., | O31 apes SUNCTION oth St., .¥ AVENUR ad Leads The World. 9995 999O0400000000000 ON CREDIT Than You-Can Buy Elsewhere For Cash. mascELL EN Bots, i t sue alt He infelt matching figures. Don’t Wait to Buy For Cash—You Can Do Better Here on Credit. GROGAN’S MAMMOTH CREDIT NOUSE, 917, 919, 921 and 923 7th St. 636 Mass. Ave. ap2l CXEREEREEER ED CXExEEEEERS til and abso. i munity if we can prevent it.—Make a of the following prices: CHILDREN'S SUITS. ‘Cheviots, Tweeds and Cas- simeres—Strictly All-wool— Double-breasted Sizes $2.98 $2.98 Jackets— $3.87 $2.98 $7.50 $10 There are # in our mammoth mention here for lack of shown cheerfully if you swe eee cal at that great Vi ctor E. A ler’s TEN PER CENT CLOTH- ING HOUSE, 927 and 929 7th St. N.W., CORNER MASSACHUSETTS AV) Strictly One Price. Opening evenings ‘till 7. apls-3m Saturday til 11 pm wearable fe