Evening Star Newspaper, May 18, 1895, Page 5

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, MAY 18, Se PAGES. Datais Royal. With the following evi- dence no argument is mec= essary to show that the Palais Royal’scash business enables lowest prices. 2ZQC For 68c Silks. ‘Their worth {s learned by comparison. ‘The credit store merchants value equal quality at 68¢ and 75e yard. ‘The dealers in trashy goods will ofter in- ferior quality and variety that is dear at 29e. [7'The Silks here at 20¢ are offered at less than cost of production, the loss being borne by the overloaded importer. ‘The lots fnclude superior quality of India Silks, in greatest vartety of styles, best of this season's designs. Grounds of cream, navy, old rose, black, garnet, old blue, with figures in contrasting shades. Not more than two dress patterns to each purchaser. (Best quality Check Taffeta Sitks at [0c in- stead of 75¢ yard. Wash Sitks looking much like them at only 29c yard. White Japanese Silks, 290C. 39c quality for 29c yd. and proportionably low prices for better qualities— during the distribution of this lucky catch. 22 inches wide, 29¢ for 3$¢ quality. 24 inches wide, 39¢ for 50¢ quality. 27 Inches wide, 50¢ for 68e quality. 86 inches wide, 59c for 75e quality. C7 Ejually good values in Black Jap. Silks at Bde, 50¢ and 68e yard. 24, 27 and 36 inches wide. I5Cc Plisse—the latest and best —at less than ever before price. Only 100 pieces. 7 The new arrivals fmitate the most expensive India, Dresden and Stripe Taffeta Silks. See those with groveds of light blue, pink, lavender and nile And With floral stripes in natural colors. tiem ttke bouqu Will it not mabbing—at Ie yard? A question for us. ? The question for you and us is; when again such values in Black Wool Dress Goods? Think of the staple 45-inch Black French Serge at 5oc instead of 75c¢ yd. and you'll echo our thought: ‘When beforeand when again?” C7'The following are from 10¢ to 25e a» yard Detter values than ever before. 40-inch Black Mohair at 39¢ yd. pieces 40-inch Black Mohair at 50¢ yd. pieces 42-inch Biack Sicilian at 6Se yd. piec-s 45-lneh Black Mohair at 75e yd. pleees 42-Inch Figured Mohair at 68¢ yd. pleers 40-frch Storm Ser; pleees 45-inch Storm Serge at 50¢ pleees 54-inch Storm Serge at Di -inch Diagonal Serge 7A pieces of Navy among the Storm Serges, ard last but not least:—7 pieces of Navy avd Go'den Brown Mohairs at Se and T5e yard. Laces. Cheap Laces are plenti- ful, but here are the finest cheap, netting the ‘im= porters a heavy less. 7 pieces at 16e yard, worth up to 50c. plecos at 25e yard, worth up to Tc. 50 pieces at Bve yard, worth up to $1. 10% pieces at 49 worth up to $2. ‘The lots include Black Silk Bourdon, Genuine nice, Rare Oriental and other Laces, 5 to 12 Inches wide, When 4 yard=pieces of the famous “‘Primcess’’ Vel-= vet Binding are offered at toc instead of 20c it de- serves telling in big let- ters. &FThe Notion Department is filled with price surprises just’ pow. Note the following hints: We for 5-yard Black Silk Corset Lacers. Je for 4-yard roll Cotton Tape. Te for dozen Black Lixen Shoe La 2e for dozen 6 and 10-Inch Dress Stecls. Be for Y-yard piece Bone Casing. 50c Ventilating Summer Cor-= sets. Sizes and styles for allfigures. Lightin weight, but strong. A new pair if they tear. an wacwroaunna 2 few have little the P ts, carrying . of cours @ stock as in Washi G'lt is only the leading corset house the sole agency of the Jere” Corsets. ¢ of a complete stock we quote Summer Corsets: ae oe $2 Oxford Shoes, $1.47 $1.47 isa 2Ad. price for Monday only—a price to quickly introduce ladies’ New Shoes. C7$1.47 for Russia Calf Russets and Hand- sewed Black Kid Shoes, with patent leather tips. ‘You'll gladly pay $2 for the next pair required. Special Notice. Mme. Maurrel, the New Yerk complexion special- ist, is now permanently located here in Manicure Parlor. Golden-rod Face Bleach, Te bottle. Man- Selentifie treatment. 's Post for Summer ‘House Furnishings at least prices. Palais Royal, Gand uth Sts. A. Lisner. ‘Moses’ Corner. Where the crowds go ts always the favorite store. That's our store—your store— this store. Do You Wonder seemingly insignificant pricesP It’s a logical reasoning—our reputa: tion for sellimg only)) what’s best and for doing a prompt and large busi ik § mess brings us first choice of the goods made by the; recognized leaders in th manufacturing world. means buying tock—buying lots o stock means a vast re- (duction im cost—which. means a corresponding reduction in prices. Thus it’s easy for you © buy—and spo, after all, you’re the cause of thes present condition ne hings. We want you to hav (the best—we want you t njoy the lowest_ prices— So we want you here. - Matting Stock. Prominent with unequaled worth. Such a showing as we have never had up to now. Styles and pat- terns entraneing—priees away _be- low your expecting. Full forty yards to every roll. Enough to cover two’ reoms, each 12 by 15 in size, for $2.75. Hundreds of roils Fancy Chins roll, Bo jutting, value $5 now. rolls Extra-beavy New - weave Jointiess Matting, value $8 rol, : 200 rolis Fancy now. Sarrow-warp Japanese White Joint- less Matting, value $8 Toll, now. 8,000 yards Double-lye ten - warp Damask Matting, choice of 20 patterns that were 35 and 40 ts. a yard, Corton-warp Inserted. in new effects, yard, Art Matting, acd artistie value 50 epecial ‘JAPANESE AND CHINESE Matting — e 2 by 4 feet Size 2% by 5 feet Size 3 by 6 feet Size 4 by 5 feet. Smyrna Rugs —of best quality—at very small prices. We bought a big ‘job’ of them—spe- cially for a quick sale. And this is the way they'll go: s ets. 73 CTS. EACH. 21 by 26 by 52 inches, 80 by 60 inche 36 by 72 inches. 4 by 7 fet 6 by 9 feet hy ft. by 10% fi B by 12 feet..... + 44.50 Japanese Rugs be ” Y —new importations—cheaper than ever. You know of these excellent fleor cov- crings. An almost endless variety of des'gns in all grades. These prices: Size. 18 in. by 36 in.. 0 in. 72 in. 7 te. 9 ft. by 6 ft. 10 ft. 6 in. by 7 12 ft. by 9 ft pbeuprng Sssseau 15 ft. by 12 tt. —another new lot of them just fin- values: VALUE. NOW. @f cut from roll.) 9 by 15 ft....... $30.00 $15.00 8 ft. 3 in. by 12 ft.... 40.00 18.00 8 ft. 3 in. by 14 ft. 6 in 75.00 18.00 8 ft. 3 in. by 12 ft. 9 in 70.00 18,00 8 ft. 3 in. by 12 ft. 3im 70.00 18.00 8 ft. 7 im. by 11 ft.... 50.00 10.00 ft. Dozens of others just as good value. ‘Odd Chairs. Both Aim C and Side Chairs— some with cane seats—others with leather seats—in oak and mahogany— that we waat to close out—go next week at froin {HURD ‘TO ONE-HALF MER PRICES. They're suitable for library, office, Lali or dining room, SEE. FOR- KIRIN IR OGG AG pp ppp pep ppp DG NS ished and deiivered from our work rooms. All sorts of patterns and sizes, made up from remnants of Body Brussels, Tapextry Brussels, Axminster, Moquette and Velvet Car- pets, with pretty borders to match. Almést any size you want, but these PIXAR (Grecian Window Chairs,‘ With mahogany finish frames, nlely upholster- ed in damass or broca- telle. sily worth $10." Really big value te $6.85 ‘La Reine” Furniture Polish Is a_new aspirant, but it’s thoroughly tried aml good. We make it our- selves—discovered it in endeavoring to find a better polish for our own use than any we had to buy—found it so good we Wecided to make and sell it for the benefit of others—and now we give it to you, nicely bot- tled, at 25 CENTS for the smalier size. 59 CENTS for the larger. You won't have any you've tried “LA REL her after AND ¥-MOSES gx? F and ith Sts. It ‘ ( — Tse SHAKER DIGESTIVE CORDIAL. Does not cure sinless bgt it, ill cure ‘spepsia or estion. ruggists. mare lay Kann, Sons |) =====—2 | & Co, STi & MARKET SPACE THE MORE WE SAY REGARDING OUR GOODS AND. METHOD OF DOING 3B Be He TARE IN TE ‘ERTISEM po Lot D ihre FORM YOUR CON MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN, Paar tie A BY THE WAY, WE PROMISED PART OF ‘THIS SPACE TO ond 7 oe OUR SPECIA GOODS Hi ALE a fig PRICES CATCHY. APTRACHVE “AND Our silk buyer was asked the other day what was done with all the silk he bought. His answer was, if you would only pay a visit to our Silk Dept. your question could be answered without words—never an idle excprs IT AND DARK GROUND MALL THE. NEWEST PATTEI ORED FLOV “tHAT MAKES is Ext i HAVE THE APPEARANCE OF VEL Oe. VOLACK RICHEST W! FOR MOUR pEEACk ERIN AN IMMED Bit THESE Q) OTATIONS. ARE MADE 10" KEEP OUR DEPARTMENT BUSY. BLACK E0008 If Gabriel would appear in biack and wanted to make his selection from our stock he would never leave without prea dk his cee PS LL-WOOL BLACK CREPO: 1.00, $1.25 AND $1.50—69e. Has RIPE JACONETS, Pol DRESSES AND WAITS, CH FRENCH | ORGANDIES. ) REG- SPECIAL oe. EY YAN, Ris UB, A oF ‘ein ‘ “s ic RED PIQU s. VA! AID Sor AND SHEER. Wash Pabries, DUCK, PLAIN AND FIGURES, 12i¢c. Quarry, IMPORTED WHITE DUCK, 25¢. QUALIT IRISH LAWNS, LINEN AND OTHER RTE, BEST PERCALES-ALL THE NEW STYU ace JACONET DUCHESS, LATEST NOVELTIES. 1134c, ZEPHYR DRESS GINGHAMS, 0c. QUALIT Lace Dept. ‘Laces have been some- what slow up to now and our sales have not shown up the way we are used to having them.. Weare go- ing to force sales by mak= ing the prices much lower than they have been. 1,500 YARDS OF ASSORTED INCHES WIDE. OUR REGUL! Tine Dept. Crackle Sicilian se skirt lining} Hi Imported Pere: Real Hair ( th, Bae. ai Imitation Halr Cloth, 120. Imitation Pure Linen Grass Cloth, ie. quality Best Cambrie, Percaliné Finish, Ge. qualit Silesia, it ann, Sons & Co., 8TH & MARKET SPAGE |; THE PEOPLE. ———___—__--___-_ | “If it’s Furniture, we have it.” | ———— or ‘Summer Floor Coverings nt Bargain Prices —We told you yesterday about that big importation of 2,500 rolls of hinese and Japanese Mattings—and how we were going.to scll them at prices way under ,gnything ever quoted in Mattings of, the quality be- fore. Vell add another ‘sale to that for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday—a sale of a lot of new arrivals in DANSU MARU GS. All your summer floor coverings here at a discount now. ~The Dansu Mara Rugs are far sit- perior to the ordinary Dansu Rug— better in quality, finer tn color, more beautiful and more durable. —All the rugs are exact copies of highest grade of Turkish, Persian and India Rugs. Prices are ridiculously low, Size. Usual Price. Our Price. 3 ft. x1 ft. 6 in. 2 ft. 2 in. x 2ft. 2 in.. 3B tt. x3 ft. : 2 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft All the Mattings are seamless, The prices are way under last year’s fig- ures, Buying now means saving money. Prices rua in this proportion: Matting, $3.90 Roll. Fine Heavy Jointless China Matting that bas always sold for $6.00 a roll of 40 yards—for $3.90. Matting, $5.00 Roll. Extra Fine White Japanese Joiniless ‘Matting of the quality that usuaily brings $8.00 a roll of 40 yards—now $5.00 a roll. Matting, $6.00 Roll. Faney Seamless Matting of the quality that has always sold for $9.00 a 1oll of 40 yards—now $6.00. Matting, $8.97 Roll. Extra Cotton Warp Fancy Japanese Matting that has always sold for #12 0 roll of 40 yards—now $8.97. ‘All the other prices are proportion- ally under last year's quotations. Our Credit System enables you to buy anything you want y at the lowest price that’s quoted on /’ it—to be paid for on terms that'll suit ans you. nlf qinere’s_ any Wall Papering to | on it. done, Ict us estimate while. ( Won wake i oth goer The finest stock of papers to be bought we're sel ° Lansburgh’s? “RINK,” New York Avenue Bet. 13th and 14th Sts. brated \ ty ~Ripans “Tabules 3 awill cure that full, bloated feeling -jafter meals. Only soc. a ‘|box. At all druggists. ae Water Is. a Medicine. Cares disease as well as drugs. For —— Torpid Liver—and any other disorder that can be traced to the Liver—It ERION—cures quickly and Agoney for the COLUMBIA AUTOMATIC FILTER, —— _ perinanently the blood—builds —— up the general a G+ Only $4 a |. bottles. s[lineralWaterDp. 234, MTS = Raff's ‘Enterprise, 1239-1241 uth St. S. E. It never rains but pours. Soit iswithour trade,when | we are busy we are always short of hands to meet our increasing trade, Specials For This Week: $1.00 Ladies’ to 44. Our price— $1.00 Ladies’ Navy Blue Wrappers, any size, 32 to 44. Our price—6ve. Percale Wrappers, any size, 82 $1,00 Gloria Umbrellas, 26-inch frame. Our price—49e. = $1.25 Gloria Umbrella, 26-inch paragon frame, natural stick handle. Our price—59e. 50e new invoice Wash Kal-Kal Silks, and checks—29¢. SOc. new invoice Crepon Silks, all shades—29e. 50c. All-wool Novelty Dress Goods—29e. 39c. Plain China Sik—25e. 50c. Black and Blue All-wool Serze—20e. $2.00 Ladies’ Tan and Black Capes—9Se. $3.00 Ladies’ Tan and Black Gapes—$1.48. RAFF'S ENTERPRISE, |: 1299-1241 11TH ST. 8. ae PE SS SS ASE $6 9S GOO jlt Pays To 3 ‘Buy the Best. stripes If it’s Sewing Machines It pays to t buy those made by the Standard * * Compu: Pays in the qu neat ® % 22% work—pays in the perfect sutisfaction i‘ A * © they give ys "cause th ee @ se is “ont Title. above those @ 25° wubie. machines "sold O¢ sence res. ( doeauac r PARAGON" fs the finest @ q = machine in the world for the price— see $33 4 Standard Sewing Mich.Co. JOSEPH H. FISKE, Manager, TH ST. (MASONIC TEMPLE.) my 15-280 cos PE OO DH HD OO SO SO GO Feather Weight ! 4 4 ¢ ats—SATLORS. — Just what 4 all ladies 4 4 4 now—every correct tl shapes of crown and brim call the Knox blocks. {SUMMER th #EPFECTS. = jMrs. C. Stiebel, “THI3 G St. ¢ 18-2000 Mourning Goods Our Speclalty. Gevevevewrsevevevyvuyveryes and ‘deseription quest moderate How To Make Pineapple Sherbet. fake 1 tablespoontul Gelatine and soak in 1 cup cold-water 15 minutes. Dissolve with 1 enp boiling water. Then take ye can grated pineapple, 1% cups sugar and juice of 1 lemon, Add strained elatine, put in freezer and pack with ice and salt and freeze. 'C-e-r-e-a-1_ | Is s The Best FLOUR in the world, used ton It has been in “*best homes" in Washing- and elsewhere for nearly with HIGHEST EREAL carried. Ft mall the nu- ———- merous contests in which it en- ——— tered. Disinterested experts pro- ——— Bement it BEST IN EVERY PAR- —— Ti === tek your grocer for ——— C-E-R-E-A-L next time and take no other. Wash. Flour & Feed Co., Wholesale Flour and Feed Dealers and Man- ufacturers of White and Yellow Meal, Pearl Grits and Hominy, COR. VA. AVEN! It TE AND 41% ST. 8.W. Blum Bros., 743, 745. 747 8th St. S.E. MUCH BIGGER THIS TIME. BARGAIN, WONDE! Moxpay AND. TUESDAY. ‘These prices withdrawn, at T o'clock p.m. Tuvediyy May’ MAT TINGS! MATTINGS! xtra Heavy Chinese Seamless Funcy Matting, per roll of 40 yards. The same quality as ertised by another house at $6. Warp Japanese Fancy per rel of 40. yards. I quality Cot* Mat- ‘offering “at 86. and She. per Venetian Stair Carpet, 94 wide, 13c. per yd. Heavy German Hemp Carpet, per yard. Best Quality Table OU Cloth, Ie. per yard. Heavy Floor Utleioth, yd. wide, 19¢. per yd. Stair Olicloth, 16 in. wide, 6iye. per yard. Window Shades! Window Shades! . a you 2 ces ‘our _new Saades would cost If you want Window Shades let us estimate A’ postal will bring our Shade man to you. you. on it. Two Big Bargains in Win- dow Shades. 2c. Felt Window Shaces, 3x6 tee?, Spring Toller and all attachments, 12c. new lot, 49. Heavy Opaque Wi est Spring Roller and all w colors, Door Screens! Window Screens! c, Adjustable W Adjustable ¥ Adjustable Widow Sereen Doors, all sizes, ier "with all at Just received another 2x6 feet, Ali yw Shades, tavhments, 25c. ail attachments. Two iktra epateate. amask, 1Se. per yard. ains from you in case you be- “Blan Bigs, 743-745-747 EIGHTH ST. SE. , myI8-e&mtf NL be Dn a a a WORLD'S FAIR HIGHEST AWARD. IMIPERJAL GRANU?1 IS UNIVERSALLY ACKNOWLEDGED tThe STANDARD And the BEST Prepared FOOD ForINVALIDSandCons ¢ valescents, for Dyspep= & tic, Delicate, Infirm * and Aged Persons. $ PURE, delicious, nour- $ ishing FOOD for nurs-= eonteny ete etensege See < ing mothers, infants ~ and CHILDREN. Sold = everywhere. JOHN CARLE & SONS, SHIPPING DEPOT, ea ie my18-s,tuéth,1y NEW YORK. * Seeteetentetestentectentntetentntetententetentetecteetetecentatetind Det hee apie ad a iebativae ¢The Circus is Here Again Sich reminds ws Se P. T. Bar- $ jeclaration that’ of ALL ° THINGS the. Amertean people ° humbugged T. 2° e e 4 ‘3 our : into things 4 better s Detween se also know $ y experience that ‘Cream Blend} ‘Flour . NEVsR FAILS und ditions to make T and ID The unprecede this flour and its ever inc + chants They theirs is a lend” more in th. UY cyan $ itp try, it next time. first-class grocers sell We only $B. B. Earnshaw & Bro., # Wholesale Flour and Feed Dealcrs, @ — 1105-1107-1109 11TH MPAAPAAL IS HSOOS SO SHIMSISSSSHOVSOO SO HHOSDOOSOOSSOSEOS 4 AND 1000-1002 M S' : It SSTOSOSSS TSS SOG SSSEGFISE TOSS Give Your Eyes a Thought a ict that thought prompt rou to, call here and bave your eyes and ficiently tested, “if any for our” services. Glasses. wpeleed ‘to watches of fine and_ delicate movements Je our forte. Cleaning, $1. Saln- spring, $i. Crystals, 15 cents. TAPPAN’S, 602 gth St. my18-14e0 Heartburn is one form of indigestion. Ripans Tab= ules will cure it. Only soc. a box. At all druggists. . MARRIAGE LICENSE MARKET It is Strong, With an Increasing Upward Tendency. Breaking the Record—The Utah Act Applies to Ministers Who Fail to Make Returns. The activity of the police authorities in prosecuting, under the Edmunds act, par- ties living here as man and wife who have failed to contract marriage, has caused an enormous increase in the number of mar- riage licenses issued by the clerk of the District Supreme Court during the past few duys. The licenses at this time of the yeer average about eight or ten a day, but during the week ending tcdsy the daily average exceeded thirty-one. Saturday, a Week ago, fifteen were issued; Monday, Tuesday, 33; Wednesday, 25, and Thursday, 44, neat to the largest number, it is said, ever befcre issued here in one day, and yesterday, 37. Fully 90 per cent of the 189 licenses issued during these six days, say the officials of the clerk's office, were granted for the marriage of colored people, many of whom frankly admitted that they desired the licenses in order to escape threatened prosecution under the Edmunds act. « It Applies Here. This act, as has been heretofore explain- ed in The Star, although particularly in- tended to punish polygamy in Utah, has been declared by a recent decision of the District Court of Appeals to be in full force and effect in the District of Columbia, and, acting under that authority, the District Police Court holds that it possesses ample power to punish parties living together a3 man and wife where both or either of them are unmarried, as well as where married parties are committing adultery. As is 1 known, hundreds of people are and ve been living together here without ever having contracted marriage. The vast majority of these, the police authorities claim, are colored people, and there has been a general warning given to them, it is said, that they must either contract mar- riage or cease living a8 they have been. Mr. Utah. Many amusing scenes have happened in the clerk's office during the past week, and yesterday an elderly colored man, after asking for a license, inquired of the clerk: “Who's dis hyar Mr. Utah, mister, wh makin’ all dis hyar fuss wid us folks?” After the situation was explained to him the old man sadly shook his head, remark- ing: “Dat mought be right fur folks in Utah, sah, but it "pears to me dat it ain’t jus’ right to be bringin’ any sich law hyar.” The demand for licenses seems to be as heavy today as ever, and an unusually large number of peopie had called for them before 10 o'clock this morning. The num- ber issued yesterday far exceeded the num- ber issued on any previous Friday, a day usually regarded with great disfavor by those matrimonially inclined. Ministerial Keturns. One provision of the Edmunds’ act as amended by the act of March 3, 188%, is of speciai interest to the ministers perform- ing marriage ceremonies here. Heretofore the law, while requiring officiating minis- ters to make a prompt return to the clerk of the court of every marriage performed by them, provided no penalty for their fail- vre er refusal to do so. It now appears, however, that under the amended Ed- mvnds act such offenders are guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by fine or im- priscnment, or both, in the discretion of the court. The provision in question is section 9 of the act of March 3, 1887, 24 Statutes-at- Large, 635. It is as follows: “That every ceremony of marriage, or in the nature of a marriage ceremony, of any kind, in any of the territories of the United States, whether either or both or more of the parties to such ceremony be lawfully com- petent to be the subjects of such marriage or ceremony or not, shall be certified by a cert'ficate stating the fact and nature of such ceremony, the full name of each of the parties concerned, and the full name of every officer,priest and person, by what- ever style or designation called or known, in any way taking part in the performance of°such ceremony, which certificate shall be drawn up and signed by the parties to such ceremony and by every officer, priest and person taking part in the perform- ance of such ceremony, and shall be by the officer, priest or other person solemniz- ing such marriage or ceremony filed in the oftice of the probate court, or, if there be none, in the office of court’ having probate powers in the county or district in which such ceremony shall take place, for rec- crd, and shall be.immediately recorded, end be at all times subject to inspection as other public records. “Such certificate, or the record thereof, or a duly certifed copy of such record, shall be prima facie evidence of the facts re- quired by this act te be stated therein, in any proceeding, civil or criminal, in which the maiter shall be drawn in question. Any person who shall willfuliy violate any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, on conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of rot more than $1,000, or by im- prisonment not longer than two years, or by both said punishments, in the discre- tion of the court.” ———— FORD'S THEAT DISASTER. lt is Called to Mind by the Last Pay- nfent From the Relief Fand. The Ford's Theater disaster happened one year and eleven months ago, and dur- ing the past few days the last of the fund raised by the citizens of Washington was paid out. In all $36,000 was raised for the burial of the dead and relief of the wound- ed and dependent. Over ninety cases of assisted victims of the disaster have been provided for by the fund. Some of the s of those who were killed have been during the entire Interval since. Con- gress having provided for those who suffer- ed from the ace‘dent no further aid from private sources is necessary. Many of the beneficiaries of the citizens’ fund have asked The Star to express their sense of gratitude to the generous-hearted people of Washington, who thus came promptly to their assistance and saved them from desti- tution, =< WOMEN IN CHARGE TODAY. A Novel Scene in the Office of the News.” Anyboey who went to see the editor in the office of the Washington News today wculd have seen the new woman in her glcry. There were no cigar stumps lying arcund, The cuspidors had all been re- moved, and there were no male creatures with their feet on the desks.: The office was, so to speak, manned by women. From editor-in-chief down to the fighting editor, zil the members of the staff were women. ‘The paper was placed for the day in charge of women, the purpose being to issue a woman's edition, all the progeeds to go to the benefit of the House of Mercy. In carrying out this unique idea the editorial staff fcr the day was organized as follows: Mrs, Heger, editor-in-chief; Mrs. Conger, tianaging editor; Mrs. Almy, city editor; Mrs. Chadwick, travel editor; Mrs. Browne, literary editor; Mrs, Hawley, editor of hygiere and health department, and Mrs. Gardiner, telegraph editor, The reportorial stxff included Misses Thomas, Tisdell, Nor- vell, Schermnerhorn, Bergen, Cox and other young ladies. The editors, besides manag- ing the news department, secured interest- ing contributions from many well-known women. They all worked with enthusiasm, and it is belleyed the House of Mercy will realize a handsome sum as the result of their labors. — a Funeral of Castalio Hosmer. Funeral services for the late Castalio Hosmer took place this afternoon at the family residence, 1315 S street northwest. Mr. Hosmer died last Thursday very sud- denly of an affection of the heart, and his death was a great shock to his very many friends in this city, which he has made his home for the past forty years. He was em- ployed in the Treasury Deperiment for thirty-four years. Rev. Dr. Rush R. Ship- pen officiated at the services this after- noon, which were attended only by the members of the family. The interment was at Glenwood. =—————S= WIMODAUGHSIS ELECTION. New Officers = and Prize Essays ced. The annual conic of the Wimodaughsis corporation was held Wednesday. Nomi- nations were made at the afternoon ses- ston and balloting was continued till 7:30. There were five vacancies to be filled. Rev, Anna H. Shaw, Miss Emma M. Gillett and Mrs. Ada G. Dickerson were elected to suc- ceed themselves, and Miss M. Catherine Garst and Mrs. Annie M: Offterdinger were elected to fill the unexpired terms of Mrs. Havens and Miss Edwards. The evening was filled with the annual reports of the following officers: President, Mrs. R. G. Havens; vice president, Mrs. Mary L. Ben- nett; recording secretary, Mrs. Anna M. Hamiltcn; corresponding secretary, Mrs, Caroline N. Lacy; treasurer, Mrs. Jennette M. Eradley; class committee, Miss Emma M. Gillett; house ccmmittee, Mrs. Ada G. Dickerson; committee on sewing basket, Miss Fanny N. Eawards, in lieu of Mrs. Hanna J. Devoe; director of the magazine section, Miss M. Catherine Garst: scribe of the Academy of Forty, Miss Sarah M. Hud- dieson, in the absence of Mrs. Mary BE. Boarman; judges of essays, Mrs. Anna M. Hamilton, Miss Adene Williams and Miss Hilyer. The accustomed dry facts and figures were embellished by the Soria mat- ters regarding the classes, the magazine section, the essay contest and the hope and harmeny of the society. The judges awarded the prize stock to “Sarsaparilla Radix,” author of an essay on “Women as Pharmacists.” On opening the sealed envelope containing the real name of the writer it was found to be Jennie T. Rugg of this city. Her name was received with applause. Honorable mention was awarded to the following essays, named in their order of merit: “Women Who Want the Earth,” by Miss E. E. Barton, Washington; “Women as Night Watchmen,” by Mrs. Ruth G. D. Havens of Washington; “Women as Teach- ers,” by Mrs. Luella D. Smith of Hudson, N. ¥.; “Women as Hospital Nurses,” by Miss Anna L. Platt; “Women Too Proud Not to Work,” by Mrs. Ruth G. D. Havens; “Women as’ Station Matrons,” by Mrs. Mary C. Rugg: “Nova Femina,” by Miss Clara Gadsden Quint, all of ‘Washington: “The Household Firm,” by Mrs. Alice A. Rowland of Kaiamazoo, Mich. It wos suggested that the best of these essays be read at the next “at home.” Miss Keables offered a resolution ex- pressing regret for the retirement of Mrs. Havens and Miss Edwards, which was passed by a rising vote. The new officers were introduced and the meeting adjourned. —_—_ Smallpox Fears. This morning about 11 o'clock a large excursion party of white and colored peo- ple arrived here from Charlottesville, Vir- ginia, and intermediate points, and visited the departments and other places. It has been reported that there ts smallpox at Charlottesville; and it was thought that the excursion!sts coming here at this time might bring the disease. Some of the ex- cursionists who were seen by a Star re- porter denied that chere was any truth in the smallpox report, however, and seid that a rigid quarantine has been established at Staunton, where there are so many cases of the disease. There were no per- sons from the vicinity of Staunton on the train. Staunton is about forty miles from Charlottesville. —._—_. An Insane Ride. Two horses drawing a wagon in which were seated a number of insane persons, be- came frightened at the circus parade yes- terday and ran away. The wagon and har- ness were damaged, but no one was injured. —— hare of BORN. LOULAN. On May 11, 1895, to Mr. and Mrs. J, T. Loulan of 2004 Sth street northwest, a son. * 7oe- MARRIED. GRIFFITH—LOWRIE. In this city May 13, 1895, by the Rev. Win. 8. Hammond, at bis resideuce, M. GRIFFITH and HENRY H. LOWKIB, Jr., both of this city. HASLAM—TROXELL. May 16, 1895, at the resi- dence of the bride, 1611 32d street, by Iev. Walter R. Graham, C. WARREN HASLAM |to M. WYVIL TROXELL. ——___ + e+ —____ DIED. LETT. | On Friday, May 1M 1905 at 2:30 p.m., at his home, EUSTACE J. Funeral from his late ene ate northwest, Monday, the 20th instan' Friends of the family are Invited. | Se Arlington cemetery by Burnside Post, No. G, AB. Comrades of the past are request to meet at his late residence at 2 p. DESSEZ. JEAN BAPTISTE LEON, born March 20, 1825, died Friday, May 17, 1895, at 1:20 a.m. Funeral services at late residence, 2418 14th street northwest, Saturday, at Interment pri- vate. EVELETH, At his ranch, near Techipzh, county, California, on’ May VELETH. youngest son of the’ late Sir. EB leth of ‘his city. HTALY. On Saturday. May 18, 1895, at 5:45 a.m., LEO P., infant son of P. J. aud M. A. Healy, Ae le parents, 929 ist street northeast. Funeral Monday, May 20,’ at a.m. trom above number. ° ‘ees at 2 pm. Kern JOHN JONES—RORERT. TYLER JONES, at 10 a.m. Sat- urday, Map 168, 1896, et, 1420 Corcoran stree Notice of funeral in Sunday's Post iday, May 17, 1895, at 12: ED. LE DANE, beloved husband ys) McCARTHY. On Thursday, May 16, 1605, at 12 P. 's residence, 3401 M street oi McCARTHY of County Cork, Ireland, in bis. seventy-second year. Funeral will take place from his brother's 3401 M street northwest. Interment at Holy Rood cemetery at_1:30 p.m, Sunday. MUCCT. On Thurstay morning, May 16, 1805, GIUSTINA MUC Faithful and tree. Funeral services at St. Paul's Roman Catholie Chure corner of V and 15th streets Dorth: west, at 3 p.m. Monday, May 20. SCHAEFER. At Atlantic City, on, May 6 1S, EAICRL Path: ScHSePER. "a ma thle three years. STANFORD. On Friday, May 17, 1895, M, LOUISE, beloved wite of Charles E. Stanford. Funeral froin St- Peter's, Church, Monday, May 30, at 9 o'clock a.m. Kelutives and fri spectfully invited to attend, THOMPSON. On Friday, May 17, 1805. at 2 a.m, lenly, ISAIAH E. THOMPSON, fAfty-six years, beloved husband of Dora thoy: Funeral will be held at his Inte residence, T24 9th street northeast, Tuesday, May 21, at i o'clock. (Butler, Pa., papers please copy. 2 In Memoriam. HARRISON. In joving remembrance of my dear father, GEORGE W. HARRT who departe¢ this life one year ago yesterday, May 17, 1804 Loved in life and remembered ja dea BY HIS DAUGHTER MINNIE. 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