Evening Star Newspaper, May 11, 1895, Page 6

WASH. B. WILLIAMS, 7th and D sts, Furniture 5Oe. On the Dollar. A certain Washington furniture man Was forced to assign a short while ago. A big furniture manufacturer at Grand » Rapids, Michigan, had just shipped bim @ carload of furniture, but wired the ex- Press company not to deliver it. One of the firm then came on and asked if we could use it. We made him an offer for 1t, which was so low that for a time he Tefuxed to accept it: We have just re- celved word that our offer has been cepted, and rather than put them in stock at regular prices, we propoge to turn them over to you at just what they cost “us—that is, 50c. on the Dollar. ‘This sale will begin Monday morning, and as there are but a few ‘of each article we advise an early Monday morn- ing call. Sideboards At Half Price. We give you the numbers, so you can see them for yourself: Xo. 116--Sideboard,, $25 to_$12.50, . 110—Sideboard, £36 to $15. 132-Sideboard, $32 to $16. . 100 and 124—Sideboards, $45 to 123—Sidebourd, $40 to $20. 6. 80-—Sidebdard, $60 to $20. 0. W4—Sideboard, $65 to $32.50. os. 92, 94 and 9S—Sideboards, $68 to $34. 1 No. 87—Sidebourd, $70 to $35. Nos. 29, 65 and 09—Sidedoards, $75 to $37.50. THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, MAY 11,.1895-TWENTY PAGES. Victorious! “Ceres” Flour came out Victorious in the bread- making contest which took place at Convention Hall during the Pure Food Ex- hibition. After the test, bei what brand of flour “prize their * winners” used ‘prize loaves,” wrote each a letter asking them to kindly let us know used “Ceres” Flour. Keep your cook supplied htful flour Like all “Ceres the imprint medals, whic! wale by all grocers. — Wm. M. Galt & Co., Wholesalers, ist and Ind. Ave. N.W. Chamber Suites |; 50c. on the Dollar. ‘There are only elght of these, and we have numbereu them 1 to 8 to help your buying. These are the finest class of Chamber Suites that come to this market, fine that but few houses carry th No. 8—Chamber Suite, $70 to $35. + No. 7—Chamber Suite, $50 to $40. No. 6—Chamber Suite, $00 to $45. No. 5—Chamber Suite, $150 to $73. 4—Chamber Suite, $120 to $60. No. 3—Chamber Suite, $70 to $35. No. 2—Chamber Suite, $75 to $37.50. No. 1—Ctamber Suite, $130 to $65. ‘These are in fine bird-eye maple, mahogany and fine quartered sawed oak. Dining Tables Half Price. ‘These prices speak for Only a few, so be quick: themselves. KOKORO Take a Cottage For the Summer ¢ ¢% At the mountains or seashore? What'll * you do about the groceries? Can't get what you need at these resorts. Bet- ter let us send you everything you'll require in this “line. See us hefore } leaving town. Then we can send your, orders once or twice a week you ° wish. Same careful attention and } Sf promptness as if they were delivered 29 In person. eee Packed and delivered to the { {ransportation “companies without ex- o* tra charge. .G. G. Cornwell & Son, Tabie Luxuries, 1412-1414 Pa. Ave. It Gf. Ex. Table, §7 to $3.50. G-ft. Ex. Table, $11 to $5.50. S-ft. Ex. Table, $15 to $7.50. 10-ft. Ex. Table, $18 to $9. ‘These are Fine Solid Ouk Extension Dining Tables—all complete WASH. B. WILLIASIS, Cor. 7th & D Sts. yeeeeeres POSSSOISSSSSCOSS SES Gas SESE i aes Daintiest Silk Waists Trat'll be worn this season we're giving away FREE. They're the swellest, most exquisite patterns—-mort of the ‘styles exclusive with us. More pleasing “de- |.) every every yearly sub-|z scription to our paper. Don't have to|E: Wait. You make your own selection and f take it home with you—or we'l! send it £) a E piece. We if you wish. “Golden Era,” ROOM 12%, 2D FLOOR, Loan& Trust Big.,oth&F my11-400eo 2 Ranges. e e ° € e e @ Comfort uppermost in your ° mind just ww. Doing the cooking with the t heat possible—doing: 3 away wit! the coal fire and sub- stituting a Gas Range ought to be your first “move.” Pike it from the largest stock in this city. We will keep it in repair one year free. 2-burner Gas Ranges, $12 up. 3-burner Gas Range, $18 up. ‘burner Gax Range, $22 up. 4) GAS APPLIANCE EXCHANGE, @ 1428 N avenue. myl1-28d DISSOSIFITEIISPOVOSSPDIDIE Imported ENGLISH HOGSKIN SAD- DLES, very lght, only $18. IMPORTED RIDING BRIDLES—finest made—$2 up. WHIPS and SPURS—very neat—and priced just right. — SS Cot oan tae cee eae S t i leather—full nickel mounting—only $18. 9 ‘Straw Hats. || ipecker’s, 1345 Pa. ave = _Iteis time to change. $1.50 for some = HORSEMEN'S & TRAVELERS’ “FIX! i £ whieh’ others ask $2 snd $2.50 for A E myli-28e0 i E splendid Hat for $2 and as good and = TT TT TT ATTN £ a stsllsh a Mat ae any man world: want Pte Knox's Hats, too, for those = who prefer them 2 = Get a E ag? Gat : Ladies’ Sailors. _| Photogravure — Knox's Ladies’ Sallors ure the rage. E] of your baby—the most Ifellke—the most E Hoa can only, buy them here, and every fs natural the most expressive likencas pos- 2 Hat contains his trade ‘ark. A fava Uondabtaineaerereacl B. H. Stinemetz & Son, | = “$6 doz. | pebble Loe | hoy hat we can do, § 1237 PA. AVE. my11-20d = Ld eee tiara eet ere eek Sl nd FT Eat cummin sees | we'll make *“Mantellos’’ for $2 sozen—uo SICCARDI’S HAIR GOODS. money in it for us. 1107 F ST. u ry Stalee’s, =“ my11-16d B. BRADY. * * —For 2 few days more Genuine—money-sav- *¢ ing reductions on OUR FINEST QUALITY * © SWITCHES! An unusual chance to get high- quality goods at inferlor-grade prices. Every- thing guaranteed. 711 ELEVENTH ST., NEXT TO PALAIS ROYAL. Formerly of 1224 Broadway, N.Y. __ap20-3m LT a TTT TTA A Delicious ‘Sunday Dessert. serve anything so enjoyable RAWBERRY SHORT CAK. Troublesome Timepieces. —Those that ars temporarily disabled from hare for cleaning, $1. Main spring, $1. Krafft’s Bakery, —— ag ot = We use only the finest fruit—that's —— fully ripened. Made every day. Served —— FRESH any ti ‘ou Wish. SQUARE. 50c. DOZE: —— EMail or telephcne orders care- fully and promptly filled. tie Beni COR. PA. AVE. Crystals, 15 cents. AND 18TH ST. —Have examined here free of 200 erie DDANTR fk an a ANOTHER ONE OF OCR BIG DEAIS. — 5 ER_ONE 7 LS. TAPPAN’S, 602 oth St. READS BIKE FICTION, BUT TRUE AS GOSPEL. myl1-14eo It i SONS & CO. THER ONE OF OUR 1IG DEALS. a READS LIKE FICTION. BUT TRUE A® GOSPEL. ON PAC You'll Feel Lots Better If rou take a good tonic. Your Hall Caine’s Manxman, STOCK PREVAIL 5 During our STOCK TAKING SALE. All other standard books, fine writ- ing papers, pictures and the like have had thelr prices cut down to figures that reduce stock in a hurry. Sale lasts ‘till the 15th only. J. J. Decker, mum F St. Samples FREE here. <aloog H St. N.W. tr vour dase wit Zopls” you. |X Suicides Are Caused —— Oftentimes by depressed mental _con- dition—the result of ill-health. When one feels all “run down''—can’t vat —can't sleep—always tired and list- less—it does seem as though life was TRTATATRTINA NN ARLENE Arabian Mfg. Co., | Be i We charge only 75c. }) for the best quality Mainspring. Crystals, 10c. Jog Aik work warranted for one z A. KAHN, Expert Watch Repairer, 935 F n.w. f4-3m° “ICE, COAL WOOD. |?, Home Ice Co., BE. M. Willis, Propr. Tel. 489. Depot. 13% and 14th st. wharves. KENNEBEC RIVER ICE. Best grades of FAM. LY Coal and Wood. Wholesale and retail. F: prices always. epls-om = | 7 10¢.\° [| 9 ) hot _worth living. [WINE OF COCA AND CELERY will It's the best of tonics. ONLY Bue HALE PING BOTT ACKALL BROS. AND FLEMER, MANUFACTURING _ PHARMACISTS, Cor. 14th & P Sts. N.W. And Cor. 9th & H Sts. N.E. it Moses’ Corner. Summer Needs. Proper Prices. Your Comfort —demands that you pro- vide yourself with many of the summer things we sell=--many of the things we tell about today. We won't say much by way of ex-= planation--only enough to let you know where we stand on quality and price. —First of all Mattings. We've sold many a hundred yards the past few days. Never had such a perfect stock—or 0 much of it—and so much va- riety. And prices:—You know them—by far the lowest in the city, considering quality;— and quality in every yard. No other Wash- ington houses—few other national hoyses— buy in such large quantities as we;—that’s why you always find our prices lowest. ‘These for next week:— ‘These are roll prices, and each roll con- tains 40 yards, which is sufficient to cover 2 rooms, each 12 by 15 feet in size: Niagi men gaan aes D275 $3.50 $75 Rolls Fancy China Mat ting, value $5 roll, no’ $5.00 $5.00 500 Rolls. Extra-heavy New- weave Fancy Jointless Mat- ting, value $8 roll, now.... 200 Rolls Narrow-warp Jap- anege White Jointless Mat- ting, value $8 roll, now... 3,000 yards Rest - quality Double-lye and Cotton-warp Damask Matting, cholce of 20 patterns that were 35 and 40 cts. a yard, now... 2B5Co 2,000 yards Extra-fine Cotton- warp Inserted Art Matting, in new and artistic effects, value 50 cts. yard, special.. 35C. JAPANESE ‘AND CHINESE Matting Rugs. Size 2 by 4 fect......+..25 CIS. EACH. Size 2% by 5 fect....-+++.85 CTS. EACH. Size 3 by G feet. 130 CTS. EACH, Size 4 by 5 feet. 75 CTS. BACH. Summer Furniture. A very handsome COTTAGE PARLOR SUITE, 3 pleces—a new idea that nobody has—antique oak frames, new patent cane seat (upholstered), prettily carved backs, easily worth $25.00, i oe * $19.00 4plece Cottage Parlor Suite, oak frames, double woven reed seats, $13.65 good $20.00 value, for... Baby Carriages. A splendid congregation—of the best and most trustworthy makes—one of the largest collections, without doubt, to be seen any- where in this country. Over a hundred. styles—in price from $5 up as high as you want. Refrigerators. See our new “GLACIER,” that’s distin- guished because it comes all apart to be cleaned. It kas six charcoal packings—and is a genuine ice saver. Ard Thene better than our old reliable— the “POLAR” and the “ALASKA.” We have Refrigerators for $5,00—others up to $110.00. Ice Chests. * Water Filters. $2.50 and more. Grass Seats, 5 Cents. Hundreds of ‘em. And hundreds more at 6 CEN1S each. And hundreds more at slight- ly bigger prices. Buy a dozen of 'em—they’re cheap enou AND W- MOSES {x2 F and 1th Sts. 1t Storage Warehouses, 22d st. near M. yAwfully Interesting— CONTAIN EY AR COLORS, La AND ON GOOD PAPER, AND T! THINK OF THE AUTHORS. IT’S THE Aldine Edition. Masamello ... Alex. Dumas. Th - Cummins. eorge Elfot. L. Stevenson. Averill . ‘The Council of Ten. Rosa. Carey. nus Cobb, jr. THE LIST OF BOOKS BELOW ONLY IN WHA’ These Books worth soc. 206. VOL. THE STANDARD BOOK STORE, 314 oth Street. OOO te 0 Ce 0046-0 O0e- ‘In Qualit ity e {And i i sAnd in Price ee Tue STANDARD ROTARY SHUTTLE MACHINES lead. They're acknowl- edged by experts, by tailors and by homes in all parts of this country to be the finest machines—made by the most reliable company—in the world. A company that gives a 5 years” guarantee, that's as good as’ gold, with every machine made at its fac tory. O7THE “PARAGON,” for $23, is superior in every ‘way to any market. other machine on 4 % 4Standard Sewi xiich.co oe OP-OD GS -OO-9: JOSEFH H. FISKE, Manager, 1602 9TH ST. (MASONIC TEMPLE.) my11-28d te 2h 6% +o $¢ +e 4¢ eee SOB RAS GN ele ad Ace A AAA AKA, sSalt Will Kill ; Chickens, $ > ld > id Yet it’s almost indispensable to man and beasts. Indeed, man’s food is % + 2% unpalatable unless ‘it he seasoned & i! oot with salt. OUR CT POWDER * © js not polsonous to human beings— $ * © can be used in any part of the house + *¢ without danger to little children. But it'll kill every insect in your home. Unequaled ‘as an extermina- ¢ tor of files, roaches, water bugs, ete. [Prepared in our laboratory. 10, 15, 25 and 40c. can. 703 w. Thompson S. PHARMACIST. '5th. s Make the hot weather bearable by making your house or office as cogl as possible. Electric light is much cooler than’ gas light and much bet- ter. An electric fan is indispensa ble to comfort. "Phone us or drop us a card if you want incandescent or are lighting or power for an elec- °° tric fan. . S. Electric Lighting Co. FS AT Ma inet Ae amemaucma ai How to Make Strawberry Sponge. Take 1 quart strawberries, 4 box gel tine, 1% Cups weer T cup sugar jules of 1 lemon, beaten whites of 4 : e the cup gently, 20 minntes. “Rub berries ‘ir sieve. Add gelatine to boil- , take from the fire and add berry lace the bowl in pan fce water und beat-with eggbeater 5 minutes, Add beaten whites, and beat till it begins to thicken. Pour’ into wet molds and set on ice. Serve with cream -Easily made and very delicious. C-e-r-e-a-l Is the Best. FLOUR<in tbe, world. It was 50 declared by disinterested «xperts. In all ‘the. numerous contests in which 16 has entered it has car- tied off FIRSF PRIZE. It’s not only best, but goes farthest, ther fore TH CHEAPEST FLOUR 0: THE MARKET. (Ask ‘Sour ‘gfocer for C-E-R-E-A-L and acgept hq so-called “‘just-as good." = Wash. Flour:& Feed Co., ——— Wholesafe Flour and Feed Dealers and Manufacturers of White and Yellow ‘Granulated Meal, —— __ PearlGrits’dud Hominy, COR. VA. AVE! AND! 4% STREET 8.W, iM HPT 743) 745, 747 8th St. S.E. It 1s utterly impossible to mention the thou- sands of bargains which we place on sale, but to give the public an idea of the low prices prevail- ing in vur stores we quote below a few sample items: Boys’ Clothing Dept. One lot Boys’ All-wool Double-breasted Suits, 7 to 14 years, $1.98; real value, $3.98. One’ lot Boys’ ‘All-wool Fauntleroy Suits, sill braided, 3 to 6 years, $1.69; real value, §2,98. One lot Boya’ Blouse Wash Sults, 3 fo 8 years, c.5 Teal One lot Boy Flannel Sailor Suits, 3 to 10 years, $1. vulte, $2.98. 25 dozen 2 CORDUROY PANTS, 5 to 14 years, 49¢.; ; real value, 98e 100° dozen Boy wool. Knee Pants, e real value, Sic. ys’ Combination Straw Hats, 20 different com- binations, 25¢.; real value, 40c. Boys’ White’ Blouses, deep embroidery trimmed, largé sailor collar, 49e.; real value, 98. Men’s Underwear & Shirts. gpiicn's White Gauze Undershirts, 15¢.; real value, Be. 4 to 14 Men's Fine Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, brown and Angora, 25¢ real value, 3c. Men's Fine French Balbriggan Shirts and Draw- ers, tan, brown, pearl and gray, 7c. per suit; real value, 50. Men's Fine French Laundei tached collar and cuffs, 50c 250 dozen Men's Cheviot 2 ed Percale Shirts, a real value, $1. Madras Cloth Ou: ing. Shirts, all neat patterns, with yoke, 36 inches long, 14 to 10% For this week's sale,’ 49c.; real value, 75e. Window Screensand Doors. Adjustable Window Screens, 19c., 25c. and 2vc. Solid Screen Doors, walnut finish, 95¢.; real value, $1.25. Queen Ann Fancy-trimmed Oak Screen Doors, $1.29; real value, § Blum Bros., 743, 745, 747 EIGHTH ST. S.E. myl1-s&mitf ae ee ae a a Ladies, Attention! The time has°come for us to com- mence makjog up our Fur stock for the next fall season. In order. to give us room we have- decided to Close Out Our Entire Stock of Spring Goods, Consisting of the latest novelties in Suits, Separate Skirts; Capes, Jackets and Silk Waists, our own make. Our patrons Know’) that afl our goods are Perfect, and for thoge. who have never dealt with us before «we guarantee them ” Absolutely. Perfect. We will sell’ only one special artic each day, for' instance, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday Our ‘entire stock of At prices cheaper than you can buy the goods and trimmings and make it your- $22.50 Velvet Capes, Fibbes, aad laces lined. With ong ; throngiout, Atec.cteste ees : $4.00 $10.00 Silk Capes, $ Mees sea Troughoae, 2" 22 $4 00 £$18.00 Cloth Capes, 4 ¢° Embroidered and lined throughout + Mak 3 $5.50: +$7.50 Cloth Capes, °§ Ditrerent colo:s, 50 different styles, black included, trimmed with jet, "ribbon, lace abd chiffon, at.....- $$5.00 Cloth Capes, Colors same as above, nicely trim- ‘£_med, including double capes, at.. z $1.75: $510.00 Crepon Capes, % Made out of silk and wool crepons, $ GiePed maa it mee and rmbon $4.90 $535.00 Silk Capes, $3.50! Tmport: handsomely embro‘d- $15.00: Se 5 + Furs stored during summer and in- sured against loss by fire or moths Stor a riffing charge. BS THE HUDSON BAY FUR CO., BS BIS 11th st. nw. + MARTIN WOLF, Manage dteeitedrintenietnteetntet HONESTY May not be as hard to find as was the honest man in the days of Diogenes—but it all depends upon where you look for it. Shoe sell- ing is not what it once was —reputations have been made—must be sustained. Especially good: ‘An extensive display of Misses’ and Children’s Spring-heel Low Shoes, embracing. the season's styles and shades, at summer prices—and they're ow. veMhe Jenness Milla Boot! and Oxford for women are constructed om‘ hygiene principles, and for comfort, style and durabiiity have not’ an equal in the world of Shods. What they do not possess in all that goes to make the perfect footwear has not been discovered ‘ip to ‘date. CROCKER, Treasurer, Store cooled by electricity. NEW EMPORIUM FOR LADIES’ FIND Ui wear and Children’s Outfits, 1105.6. st. nw. Every style of garment >made to order without extra charge. Algo coplete department for Art Needlework 2and “Materials, Stamping a specialty. Original designs. Lessons by expert. myll-3t* Cet) | For Throat And Lung Troubles Take - AYER’S CHERRY PECTORAL. Received Highest Awards | At World’s Fair. WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK FOR AYER'S PILLS. IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH BE SURE and use that old and well-tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gum, in. cures wind colic and is the best jarrhoea. 25 cents a bottle. NOT ONE IN TWENTY ARE FREE FROM SOME. little aiument caused by inaction of the liver. Use Carter's Little Liver Pills. The result will pleasant surprise. They give positive relief. every piece of “We have reduced the price of goods in our stock. Suitingsthat were $20.00 and. $25.00. Price now, Suit toorder = = = $15.00 Suitings that were $25, $30 and $35. Price now, Suit to order = = = $20.00 Trousers that were $6.50. Price now, Trousers to order. = $5.50 Trousers that were $7.50 and $8.50. Price mow, Trousers to order = = $6.50 Workmanship and fit guaranteed. Morton C. Stout & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, ap0-3m,40a m2 F St. N.W. ANOTHER ONE OF OUR BIG DEALS. READS LIKE FICTION, BUT TRUE AS GOSPEL. PAGE 4. it ¥ SON a em BAPTIST BRETHREN Rev. Dr. Whitsitt Delivers the Jubi- lee Address. TODAYS SESSION OF THE CONVENTION A Decision in Favor of the Tithing System. INTERESTING REMARKS The second day of the Southern Baptist convention began at 9 o'clock this morning at the First Baptist Church in the presence of a large gathering, in which were many women, a number of them members of the local churches, but more of them friends and relatives of the delegates to the con- vention. The session was opened with a brief re- ligious service; after which Rev. Dr. Nun- nally introduced a resolution providing for the appointment of a church building board. The resolution was referred to the proper committee for consideration. The Conimittee on Tithing. The report of the committee on tithing was then read by Dr. F. M. Ellis. The re- port, after speaking at some length of the workings of the tithing system, concluded as follows: “Is paying the preacher, is paying pew rent, benevolence? No; no more than pay- ing your doctor or your house rent is benevolence. It is simply honesty. If our people would adopt God's law of the tenth for a few years for benevolence they would have done with the present haphazard, MRS. Ti. J. HUN 1309 F St. N. W., received another shipment of SUMMER It my11-24a 5 CARRIAGE, STREET and GARDEN HATS, 11 Betwhich she invites special attention. BICYCLE HATS a specialty. \S-U-M-M Are what we're making a specialty now. Every article conducive to the mitigation us competent to produce at prices net in the least expanded by the picet heat. sete, 7 * neatly Window Screens 233"5,.284) 25 fitted with sprit Wire Doors, tied wit spring $y my11-20d 1214 F street. Re frequently is occasioned by the ex- posed nerve of a decayed tooth. The properly treated and filled. ‘You'll have no ease till this is done. Our peculiarly excellent. Advice gratis. Operations entirely painless. Extrac- Evans Dental Parlors, 1217 PA. AVE. N.W. ing them, if you wish. Splendid lutely moth-proof—best of care taken = sa postal. Anton Fischer, 996 G St. Partings Are Sad! You can delay parting with a favorite garment Koom 4, 1114-1136 F st. nw. TNickel Rimless Eyegiasses, $1. In. god. STYLES of x SAILOR HATS IN CHOICE BLOCKS. Necessities of warm weather discomforts you'll find Loose Covers, ™**" $6 up. strongly made and HE HOUGHTON CO., Neuralgia only remedy is to have the tooth work in this branch of dentistry is -———— &.» We. Uther charges pro rata. PG We'll Store Your Blankets ‘st prices. Our wagon will call. my 10-100. Of BBY descr RTVERSAL. MENDING CO, *: $2.50 We have engaged the’ services of “Dr. Lancy Hocks, an experienced OCULIST, late of Queen & Co., who will examine your éyes and treat them if necessary free of ghirgs. A. KAHN, Optician, 085 F st. 2.w. J.T. WALKER SONS, 20% 10TH ST. N.W., CAR- Bek Lining. Felts, Fite Brick and Ciay, Aabestoa, ints, Brushes, Lime, Cement, two apd three ply Roofing Material. eel We recommend the use of Dr. Slegert’s Angostura Bitters to our friends who suffer with dyspepsia. my! NO LOVE FOR ENGLAND. Ex-Postmaster General Dickinson’s Speech at Detroit. Ex-Postmaster General Don M. Dickinson made an attack on England at the Loyal Legion banquet at Detroit last night, which is considered significant, owing to his close friendship with President Cleveland. He pointed to what he considered the menac- ing attitude of England toward this coun- try. Mingled with scathing denunciations of the mother country were strong appeals for increased military forces for this coun- try. He referred to the British fortifications menacing this country—the Island of Lucia in the West Indies. He said: “Against what power of the old world is this fortification to defend? What fleet is it supposed will rendezvous under its guns and against what nation is that fleet to be sen}? “The fortress at Nassau, off the Atlan- tic seaboard, has been recently strengthe: ed and greatly added to, and yet it serv- ed very well during our war to protect the violators of the blockade, and the ships of war that preyed upon our commerce found refwge under its guns. There is a fortification of grest strength at Halifax, on our northeast border, recently added to and greatly strengthened.” ——_- -+ee- HYATTSVILLE. John E. Weissman was fined $1 and costs yesterday by Justice Carr for resisting an officer. The old man and his son appear- ed before the magistrate bafeheaded and barefooted, after having walked nine miles and waded through the branch which separates this village from Bladensburg, Instead of crossing the bridge. The Young Ladies’ Miseion Band held an interesting meeting last Thursday even- ing at “Bonnie Brae,” the residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Smith. The young people of this place gave a pleasant dance last evening at the resi- dence of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Dobbs, on Bowie avenue. ————— $1.25 Baltimore and Return via Penn- sylvania Railroad $1.25. For the accommodation of those attend- ing the Scutrern Baptist convention the Pennsylvania railroad will sell excursion tickets to Baltimore May 10th to 14th, good only on date of sale, at $1.25 for the round trip.—Advt. —o-__—_ Read notice of excursion to Chapel Point for Eastern Dispensary. $1.25 to Baltimore and return on all B. and O. R. R. trains tomorrow. a Rev. Dr. Whitsitt. slipshod ways of giving. Were God's plan ours there would be an end to the present shameful advertising of the indifference and poverty of our churches. If we would have the New Testament blessing in giv- ing, it must have the New Testament con- secration. Why not be as sound and scriptural in our giving as we are in our articles of faith? “Your committee recommend the adop- tion of the tithing system, and that our several state conventions, district associa- tions, the pastors, churches and mission- ary societies give earnest heed and active co-operation in their efforts to educate our people in paying systematically to God not Jess than one-tenth of their income.” The report of the committee and the gen- eral subject of systematic benevolence was discussed at some length by Rev. E. Y. Mullins of Baltimore. Tithing, he said, is not Judaistic, but as fundamental as the law of the Sabbath—one-seventh of our time devoted entirely to the Lord’s work. There is but little more than anarchy in the average system of giving. The go-as- you-please plan has no place in the doing of our duty. Blasting and mildew did not ccme upon the fields of God's chosen peo- ple until by their blasphemy they had sent blasting and mildew upon His treasury. Hard times do not cause depleted treasuries as much as depleted treasuries cause hard times. Said Mr. Mullins: “There was more sense in that question of Malachi of old, ‘Will a man rob God? than there was in all the last Congress.’ In Favor of Systematic Giving. The same general subject offered a theme for Rev. Mr. Lofton of Tennessee, who made an earnest address, urging that some plan of systematic giving is now necessary to the further growth of usefulness in the Southern Baptist convention. Most of the religious papers have espoused the cause of the new movement in missions, and are free in their criticisms of the convention, its boards and committees, the chief cause of complaint being the matter*of giving in the church. In the future attention must be given to the financial affairs of the con- vention in advance of all other considera- tions. The work of missions, home and for- eign, and of education is limited or extended in proportion to the monetary contributions which come in The church must find some way of properly and suitably supporting the institutions already in existence, and he urged the adoption by the ministers of the convention of the old tithing system. It is the method which God seems to have blessed over all others, through all time, and the kings, ministers and men who have followed it have invariably been prospered of the Lord. After the anrouncement by Dr. Gregory of a number of committees for convention work, Dr. Kerfoot of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, continued the discussion, referring particularly to two points. He could not agree that the system of a tenth was absolutely taught in the New Testament, but there is laid down the rule of generous and systematic giving. Few people who think they are giving one- tenth of their incomes are really giving cne-half that much. Furthermore, he argued that preachers who urge their con- gregations to give regularly should lead off themselves in the matter. Rev. D. I. Purser of New Orleans con- tinued the discussion, leading off by asking all the members of the convention to stand up who had honestly followed in their own iife the tithing system, and who had no cause to regret it. An accurate count was not made of the number whe rose, but it was somewhere between a fourth and a third of the entire membership. Rev. Dr. J. Wm. Jones of Virginia said that, in his opinion, as a rule preachers give ten times as much in proportion to their incomes as do the laymen. But if the many could be induced to’ give a little the problem would be solved, and the difficul- ties in the way of still further increase in the usefulness of the church would be cleared away. Opposed to Such Bookkeeping. Rev. C. N. Ray of Missouri was the next speaker. Though he rather opposed the adoption of the system—not that he ob- jected to giving—but he did-not want to limit the sums given. ev. S. H. Ford of St. Louis also antagonized the proposition “of keeping books with the Lord.” He did not keep books with his wife, he said, and when he became one with the Lord he be- came one m pocket as well as in heart. At this point President Haralson put to vote of the convention the resolution favor- ing the adoption of the tithing system, and it was carried by an overwhelming inajor- ity. Other Reports. The work of the Sunday school board was set forth in a comprehensive report read by Rev. B. H. Crumpton of Brewton, Ala. The report considered at some length the work of the publication department and of the childrer in the interests of missions. The report was adopted without discussion. The report of the committee on young people’s work was made by the chairman, Rev. Mr. White. It favored the organiza- tion of young people's societies under prop- er supervision, and was adopted without debate. The Basis of Representatton. The next item of business was the report of the committee which was appointed a epuple cf years ago to ccnsider the propo- sition of a change in the basis of repre- sentation in the convention. At present representation is on the basis of the money contributions to the beards of the conven- tion. A certain element in the body favors representation on a basis of numerical strength. ‘The rerer+ was read by Rev. E. E. Folk. Great things had been expected of the committee, but they did not develop, for the chairman simply reported that they had been unable to agree on any new of representation, and they recommended that the present system be continued and the committee discharged. The report was adopted un tnimously. An Overworked Mission Field. A resolution was offered favoring the es- tablishing of a Baptist missior in Pales- tine, With headquarters at Jerusalem. The resolution was oppored by Rev. Mr. Ker- foot, who said that while the sentiment it contained was a very pretty one, yet from personal observation he was satisfied that Palestine as a mission field is greatly over- worked as compared with other mission fields. The resolution was finally referred, without recommendation, to the board of foreign missions. : A brief report from the treasurer, G. W. Norton, was read by Secretary Lansing Burrows, and on the latter's motion Mr. Norton was re-elected treasurer and W. P. Harvey auditor of the convention. Memorial Services. The special committee on a memorial ser- vice announced that arrangements had been made for an appropriate service to be beld at the First Baptist Church tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, in memory of the late Dr. John A. Broaddus, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,who passed away since the last session of the convention. The hour for the special order of the day having arrived, Rev. Dr. W. H. Whitsitt was iatroduced to deliver the annual his- torical sermon to the convention. Dr.Whit- sitt is the recently elected president of the theological seminary and one 6f the most Popular preachers in the Southern Baptist Church. The exercises were opened with the singing of the hymn, “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken,”.and a brief prayer. The Historical Discourse. From the text, “Speak unto the children of Israel that they go forward,” Exodus, 14:15, Dr. Whitsit: eaid, in part: “The earliest ral organization among American Bap! Wall''the "general mis- sionary convention of the Baptist denomi- ration in the United States of America for foreign missions,’ organized by thirty-three delegates, representing eleven states, in the city of Philadelphia, on the i8th of May, 1814. Baptist people throughout the entire country ¢o-aperated with this body for a period of thirty years. In 1845 a di- vision occurred between the Baptists of the nerth and those of the south. The,South- ern Baptist convention was organized at Augusta, Ga., on Thursday, the 8th day 97 May, of that’ year.- Just fifty years hav elapsed since this important event, ‘and have met inthe capital of our country to celebrate our jubilee. The separation that fifty years ago took place between North- ern and Southern Baptists was happily circumscribed"in extent. It related exclusively to the missionary operations which had hitherto been con- ducted in common. The fathers of that day were solicitous that this point should be clearly understood and that the extent of the disunion should not be exuggerated. The official address sent forth by the con- vention declared that “Northern and South- ern Baptists are still brethren. They dif- fer in no article of the faith. They are guided by the same Principles of Gospel order. . We do not regard the rup- ture as extending to foundation principles, nor can we think that the great body of our northern brethren will so regard i Though the division related to nothing else than foreign and domestic missions, it was, nevertheless, unavoidable. In many respects the separation has been of signal advantage. It was of ad- vantage to our northern brethren because it promoted their peace and union. It was of advantage to southern Baptists especial- ly because it developed their. missionary enterprise and activity. It ts also a matter of sincere rejoicing that the separation was a peaceable one. The negotiations were marked by dignity and moderation. It is likewise a special mercy of Providence that in all the fifty years of our history there have been no conflicts touching the boundaries that should exist between Northern and South- ern Baptists. Three Historical Periods. The first half century of our convention's history may be divided into three separate periods, each of which has a well-defined character of its own. Dr. Whitsitt then rapidly reviewed the historical periods of ich he spoke. “Almost ‘every interest connected with the southern section of our country,” he said, “began to display marked energy after the year 1879. Our convention took a rew lease of existence. The Theological Seminary, which it was apprehended might be suspended forever the close of its session in May, 1880, found a deliv- erer in the person of Governor Joseph EB. Brown of Georgia. In March, 188), he bestowed upon it a gift of $50,000, coupled with the condition that within a specified period the amount should be raised to $200,000, and this kept forever sacred as an endowment fund. Here was the beginning of progress. The fund of $200,000 was duly completed, and proved to-be the founda- tion upon which in the past sixteen years a large superstructure has been reared. Our seminary is one of the most important Baptist institutions of theological learn- ing in the country. “The receipts of the foreign mission board began to grow apace with the year 1880, In the thirty-four years between 1845 and 1879 this board received,. from all sources, $999,377.23. In the sixteen years that have elapsed since that period it has received $1,411,520.14. “The home mission board, which had so long been in an enfeebled condition, began to receive new favor after 1879. In the year 1882 it was reconstructed at Green- ville, and, under Dr. T. Tichenor, started upcn a career of prosperity that has been the joy and the marvel of our recent his- tor “One of the best consequences of the new and firmer hold on life which we have gained in the prosperous period of our history has heen the increased repose and dignity which have thereby been encour- aged. Especially have our sentiments grown more kindly and fraternal toward our northern brethren. The fact that our footing has become more secure has like- wise operated to increase our interest in our colored brethren, and it is possible that in coming years it may be given us to do more to ‘elicit, combine and direct’ their energies fer thefr own advantage than we have ever accomplished in the past. Comparison With a Moral. “I have chosen as the motto of my his- torical discourse the word of the Lord unto Moses: ‘Speak unto the children of Israel that they go’ forward,’ and I must needs return to it in my closing sentences. Last year the Baptists of the southern states contributed only eight cents per member to promote the cause of foreign missions. It is presumed that a similar or even smaller amount was contributed for home missions and other objects, but as I have not the facts at hand it will be desirable to speak only of foreign missions. “We have made great progress since the opening year of the convention. Our reg- ular contributions have advanced some- thing like ten-fold, while our membership has hardly increased above five-fold. But we are still much behind our privileges and our duty. The other great popular denomi- nation of our section, the Southern Meth- odisis, contributed last year the sum of 18 cents a member for foreign missions. A comparizon between them and ourselves is for several reasons more just than can be instituted between us and any other religious denomination. We abide this test very ill. It seems to be the sacred duty ef us all, as ministers of religion and friends of missions, to speak unto the Bap- tists of the south that they go forward. Tribute to Dr. Bronddas. e “When the convention was holding its opening session at Augusta, there was a lad just turned of eighteen years, resting under the quiet shades of Culpeper, far away in Virginia. He was unknown to fame. Possibly no member of the body had ever heard his name. In due time he appeared upon the scene, and for a pericd of thirty years played the role of our great commoner. For thirty years he was the leading force in our counsels. and history, and yet throughout that entire period he did not occupy the smallest office that was directly in the gift of the convention. This year of our jubilee, with all its light and gladness, has been sadly darkened by his departure. On the 17th of March devout men carried him to his burial. The fore- most leader of our history, great in the might of his gentleness, has away, but his fame and usefulness shall grow throughout the years. When you who sit here shall be old and feeble men and wo- men, little children will gather about your knees with reverence and delight to look upon one who has seen and heard and spoken with John A. Broaddus.” i Raptist Visitors Will be given a Guide to Washington by calling at the Bradbury piano warerooms, 1225 Pennsytvania avenue.—Advt.