Evening Star Newspaper, October 8, 1895, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, PAGES. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, MOSES’. F Street” Corner Eleventh. — \ SS near Mr. R. H. Boswell, now with us, will take pleasure in serving his many friends and acquaintances im our Furniture Department. === RUGS At Little Prices. —The looms of our own coun- try, controlled by ‘shrewd “Yan- kee” genius, produce RUGS rivaling and even surpassing the prettiest patterns of the Orient —the result of fine machinery and great study. The only apt parent difference is in the prices —those for domestic rugs being wonderfully lower than for im- ported ones. ; —These are. mostly American- made Rugs—and the best that can be made for little money: Russia Rugs. —The best wearing Rugs ever sold at the price. 16 inches 21 inches 26 inches 80 inches 36 inches 32 42 inches. inches: by 52 inchee. by 0 inches by 72 Inches. Smyrna Rugs. 200 Smyrna Mats, by by 42 inches 100 Smyroa Rugs, by 52 inches. 150 Smyrna Rugs, by 60 Inches. 10 Suyrna Rugs, by inches. Scotch Wilton Rugs. —Suitable’ for parlors, libraries and dining rooms. 22 inches by 48 inches. $1.00 27 inches by 60 tnches. 86 inches by 72 incix Jap. Rugs. 18 inches by 36 inches. 21 inches by 42 inches 20 inches by 60 Inches 36 inches by 72 inches 4 feet by 8 feet. 6 feet by ® feet. 7 feet 6 in. by 10 feet 6 in. 9.00. 12 feet by 9 feet. 12 feet by 15 feet. Bedside Rugs. —Short lengths of Body Brus- sels, Wilton and Axminster Car- “pets, suitable for bedside rugs, 25¢., 50c., 75¢. and $1.00 each— worth more than double these prices. These are 14 to 2 yards long. ‘ Smyrna Carpets. 6 feet by 9 feet... ~ -$20.00. ...$13.75, 7 {vet 6 In. by 10 feet 6 in..32.00.... 23.75 1 9 feet by 12 feet.. «+ 44.50.... 31.75 it Wedding Requisites. In Men's Goods we have the essential things @ man needs at bis Wedding. We know what {s proper in Gloves, Neckwear, Linen and Tailoring, and can intelligently advise you. Our prices are very reasonat W. S. TEEL, MERCHANT TAILOR, S MEN'S FURNISHER, oS-eott 985 PA. AVE. N.W. (Untrimmed iHats 2=¢ Bonnets —Everything that’s dainty and stylish for fail and winter. Biggest line of Trimmings {nthe city: “il make exquisite Hats and Bonnets af small cost. CF Another importation of those ~sweil’’ Parisian and London Pattern Hais and Bonnets just received. C. Stiebel, 1113,G St., IMPORTER OF FINE MILLINERY. 2000 iTaaT $5 LINK CUFF BUTTONS, $3.50. FOR LADIES AN GENTLEMEN OR one week we are of- fering a lot of the newest and most fashionable Link Buttons—inelnding the popu- lar DUMB BELL and FOOT BALL lnks—solld 14-karat gold—for only $3.50. We have others, studded with precious stones, for more money. €F The OPAL ts the Birth- |= stone for October. Ploore & Leding, =| JEWELERS AND SILVERSMITHS, Pennsylvania Ave. 50 Se Cece ercerece Join This Library! $2.50 a Year| In clubs of six we make this price. of volumes here to select from, and we're venlently located for mest one—only 2 fe doors fom F st., right near the Boston Heuse Glad 16 have yeu’ come in, look ‘round, ask ques: tons, ete. IMPERIAL CIRCULATING LIBRARY, 5u uth Street. ‘Miss F. G. Whittington, Librartan. ‘Thousand oc7-16d, jGcod Wearing = ‘Geod Looking— $2.50 & $3 SHOES. ‘They're made for us, Every pair passes our inspection before going op our shelves. That's why we guarantee —~ them—why we know they'll please you. *—— We have them in Lace and Button— all sizes and toes- for Ladies and Mea. —— $3.50 and $4 are the lowest prices, uptown, Robt. Cohen & Son, 630 Pa. Ave. DOWN-TOWN AMERICAN SHOE MEN. 07-20 ee me, es Ice Co."——E. M. Willis, Propr. Depot, 18: ind 14th at.’ wharves. KENNEREC RIVER ICH—Retall, wholesale and in warload lots, at lowcst market rites. Satisfaction ranted.’ Best grades Coal and Wood for trade. apls-Gm “Home Tel. 489. enheimer’s, 514 oth St. N. W. Our money saving system without a parallel in Wash- ington. Greater values daily. $2.8 capes very warms, extra falls in black end blue. Actual vwelue $6.. Only $2.98. 8c. 500 Tailor-made Capes, in all colors, QC. for rtisses and Ladies, just the proper weight for early fall. “Actual value, $3. Calz 98e. Lodies’ Gown, lnrze cluster of tucks, “fine cambri¢ ruttic. Worth 60e. Ours ‘at 3c. Cc, __ Ladles" Musiin Gown, handsomely trim- ADC~ nea with embroidery. Actual value, $1. Oates’ aM jes’ usin Drawe; ‘luster of BIC. tucks. “Usually sold at Bbc. aly, ‘Be. Ladies’ Very Warm Canton Flannel BBC. drawe vith cambrie Tuttle. Worth 2 Ladies’ Ribbed Vests, rt wool. ZQC. worth Be. cach. “Ours 2 for Be. 4 pairs Men's Seamless Hose. 29¢. Worth 15. a pa. 4 pairs for 29. 4 pairs Men's Seamless Black Hose. ZQC. worth Toe. a palr. 4 pairs 29. poe, ibe tiara B, ine? tack Fancy i lobair, ZH5C- in ait the new styles. Actual value, ave Be. 2 leces All-wool Flannel, black, 40 BIC. inca “Wide 'Never sold exe than Oe. 2le. Fs 2 pleces Black Fancy Striped Casi- 12%c. mere, 48 inches wide. Actual value, 40c. 12%4c. Gc. Yat Beincd scotch Piatds, tn alt she TOC. new ‘cours. Good value for 25c. Only 1 mnants of 15¢. Outing Flannel, the BAC. very ntect table Cae tte saeceaine gowns and wrappers. Never sold lest than 15e ise ZIC. , Lillaren's Dresses. All sizes. 2 to BCe 10 Seats. Worth up to” ose. cach, Choice, 230. Yard good Apron Ginghams, c. yard. 3%C. Worth se. Best, Indigo Blue Calicoes. Worth 8c. 4c. omiy’ 4 me a ; Jur “Kiegant | White Crochet Bed AQC. spreca. Worth $1. Only 49e- Extra Heavy Beautiful Designs sellles Spread. Worth $2.50. Only sc ‘Our Elegant Part-wool Double Biin- kets. Worth $2. Only 98c. 6 Silver-plated Kani Table Spoons, 6 T Shell, 1, Butter for v8. Worth $3. An ounce all odors Perfume. Bring your bottles. Worth 20c. 98c. 98c. 98c. 6c. Knife—all 4 Ready-made Gingham Aprons. Worth BMC. 5c. each. 4-for Pe. y i Heady-tuade Sheet. Size 63x90. Worth ZQCe Go. “us Be. 1 plee wide, Te. Ladies’ Black Cloth, 54 inches strictly all wool. Actual value, 39e. Only 4%c. A box of Note Paper, 24 sheets of paper and 24 envelopes. ‘Werth 10c. Great Wrapper Sale Oniy 39c New fall styles in Calico Tea Gowns, Lined watst; ruffle over shoulders; cut naile in the very latest style. Worth Only 39 Wurm English Cloth Wrappers, spe- chilly suitable for cool weather, in durk belt. Actual value, $3. yc. Beautiful Figured Brilliantine Skict; lined oil made in the latest style. Worth $1. Only $1.69. Ladies’ Striped Warm Outing Skirts; rew styles. Worth Only 21e. Ladies’ Muslin Skirts; cluster of tucks and ruffes. Werth 75c. Only 3c. Very Handsome Skirt; yery deep cuftle of embreidery. Werth ‘d8e.” Only 39Cc. 59¢. $. & jTHSe Clegaint, new Tapestry Portte . 13-QO in new and artistic designs ‘and colors: Sold all over the city at $8. $3.98. -yard-lomg ‘Tupe-edge Lace 29¢. Ope. 15c. gc. pair. 3-yard-long Extra Wide English Designs in Elegenat Lace Curtains. Worth $1.50 a pair. Only 69c. All our 25 and 40c. Plain Colored Casb- mere, 36-luch wide, im all shades. Only lle. 1 lot 27-inch Fancy and Plain Colored Castmere, a few figures among them. TD close, Ye. Oppenheimer’s, 514 oth St. N. W. SH Seaton’ a Family Shoe Store Trices Are Lowest. Ones A WOR TO The LADIES —Particularly to those who are coming down town tomorrow to get a pair of New Fall Shoes. We have just unpacked some styles that are different from any you'll tind elsewhere—neater—shapelier— and at prices that belong distinctively to the Family Shoe Store. Among the latest arrivals is a shoe that Is made ex- dlusively for us, in button or I kid or cloth = top pointed or common sense hoes that you wonld say were cheap "at elsewhere—Our price. . $3.) We are particularly anx- % fous that you should see our Bnew cue walking shoes— EF rvzor_toc—extension edge— ‘f built for comfort and long “8 serviee—no better qualities Isewhere at $4.50—our price A splendid assortment of Ia- lies’ Fine Kid and Cloth-top es—hand- sewed—all the newest shapes and toes—Iace any sold elsewhere— or button -equal to $5.00 shoe Our priee 3 é . Whenever you think of shoes let a vision of our two t stores rise wo before 4 and remembyr that we buy to quantl- z at enough to supply any three “¢ shoe stores in Washington. Js it any Bg Fi y Shoe Store prices & $ 3 nae ate sSentoetees FAMILY HOE TORE, 310=312 SEVENTH ST., 313 EIGHTH ST. ,, Pocetententeencenentencenceenptnnenen Mantello Photos, $2 Dez. Only a few dags left—unt!l October 15th, inclu- sive—in which to take advantage of our offer of making Mantello Photographs for $2 dozen. W. H. Stalee, 1107 F St. SUCCESSOR TO M. B. BRADY. ocT-16d I Want All the Watchesin Washington That need repairing—to be brought here. I'll fix them up and pt them In first-class condition for a small fee. am considered oue of the most pee men in my business. I guarantee Hutterly, doctor of Horology, 682 G ST. 0cT-128 Sestentententeetente Sorederntentontent 4 work. For Throat And Lung Troubles, Take , YER’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 5 and use that oit and well-tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the suis, allass all pain, cures wind colic and is the best rem aly for mel0-ly turrhoea. 25 cents a bottle. SMART VEED AND BELLADONNA, COM with the other ingredients uged "in th porous: ‘ers, meke Carter’s S. W. & B. ache Viasters the best in the market. ae G0c. CASH — WW CREDIT SYSTEM—ROGEKS’ plated ware, ‘ace curtains, portieres, rugs, Biankets, tase linen, china, &e. Call or send tal. Will bring samples. Open evenings. NORTHEAST CREDIT HOUSE, 1210 Hi nue. known ert’s Angostura Bitters. Try It. is Dr. organs and the best appetizer » Si COMBINED AGAINST TAMMANY The Hostile Forces in New York Agres on a Ticket. ) ss LA Standing on the Sunday Saloon Ques- tion Will Satisfy the Germans—Re- ligious Sentiment Respected. ‘The anti-Tammany forces in New York have combined on cand‘dates for the coun- ty offices against the ticket which Tam- many will put forward Wednesday night. After Fours of debate and wrangling the factions and the regular republican organi- zaticn last night agreed upon and formally placed in nomination the following slate: For county clerk—Thomas L, Hamilton, republican, For register—Thomas F. Keating, state democracy. For justices of the supreme court—Ernest Hall, republican; Charles C. Beaman, In- deperdent, and Meyer S. Isaacs, good gov- ernment. For judges of the court of general ses- stons—Themas Allison, republican, and John Fennell, state democracy. For judges of the city court—Henry ©. Beatty, republican; James W. Hawes, publican, and Daniel O'Connell, state de- mocrecy. The only candidate of the chamber of ccmmerce committee of fifty is Charles C. Beaman, wh» is a republican in politics. Mr. Keating, named for register, is a broth- er of A. F. Keating of Pittsburg. In the fusion ticket the republican party, the state democracy, the good governm: clubs ard the committee of fitty will be rep: sented. Sunday Saloon Question. The German-American Reform Union will indorse the ticket because the fusionists agree to the following excise plank, which the state democracy drew up: “The present excise law was fathered and introduced in the legislature by a Tam- many Hall assemblyman and was passed at a time when Tammany Hall held vn- limited control of all branches of the law- making power. So long as Tammany Hall contrelled the police department and the police courts, this onerous and oppresvive statute was freely used as a means for levying blackmail, for coercing and op- pressing political opponents, for favoring and protecting political friends and for collecting poiitical assessments. “The New York state democracy insists that every citizen is entitled, by the fact of his citizership, to enjoy the largest me ure of personal freedom consistent with the welfare cf the community and not in ecnflict with the moral ani religious con- victions of his fellow citizens. “While we belleve that the sanctity of Sunday should be maintained in the inter- ests of religion, of public morals and of health through rest from all unnecessary labor on that day, we also believe due re- gard should be had to the sentiments and customs of that large portion of the com- munity who desires on that day to enjoy some orderly and harmless recreation. “We therefcre favor, and will endeavor to secure, such a modification of existing laws as will prevent blackmail, partiality and oppression, and will enable the city to determine for itself by popular vote wheth- er the sale of food, beverages and other necessaries shall be permitted on Sunday during such hours and under such r strictions as will not interfere with relig- ious observarce and exercisc.” Dr. Parkhurst’s View. “This campaign is confused by too many issues,” said Dr. Parkhurst last evening. “Last year we had one distinct fssue— Tammany and anti-Tammany. The issue should have been the same this year. But we have not finished fighting Tammany Hall yet. This excise question is not the issue. It has got into the air, through what I believe to be Mr. Roosevelt's very proper enforcement of the Sunday closing laws. We must dispose of Tammany ab- solutely before we shall he in a position to deal with the excise question. Tammany is only too glad to encourage a confusion of issues.” In a letter to Charles Stewart Smith Dr. Parkhurst says: Te evident that Platt’s people are not :neefing the commit- tee of fifty on a broad platform or in a generous spirit. Such specimens of hu- manity as Lauterbacn and Gruber do not care a farthing for the city. Their only con:» is for the political sal- vation of the Plait macr Ieadjure you to cut your >onferen them skort, throw upon Platt the responsibility fcr the failure and lead off in a grand popular campaign in whieh the war cry shall be, ‘Down with Tammany and down with Platt! Death to macnine poti city of New York!” Such a lieve, win. I can enter with no heart into a campaign in which the ticket presented for support is made up in any whatever of men who, wnile ostensibiy soted to our muni to be on the ticket*sunply in the inter of party, and the worst elements of party at that. The sere effor: has been made to secure union on the basiz of the city needs. Now, if that idea cannot be se- cured without even the semblance of 4 moral sacrifice 1 am not to be counted on. The first thing I snall do after such a Ucket appears will he io spot the stion- able names tat are upon it ana Ceal with Potomac Literary Club. The initial session of the Potomac Liter- ary Club for the season of 1595-'96 will be held this evening at the residence of Mrs. Tully, No. 1006 I street. Deputy Commis- sioner of Pensions D. I. Murphy will give the essay, entitled “Tom Moore's Life and Writings.” Other attractive features are down on the program, among them solos by Mrs. Fred. C. Croxton, Henry T. Sted- ham, Mrs. Ella Myers Conwell and Me ville D. Hensey, piano solos by Miss Co: Ponn, violin solos by Miss Florence H. King and recitations by Dr. N. Frank White, Mrs. Nellie S. Rapley, Dr. E. A. Duncan and Mrs. G. Robertson. _ No Inquest. Mrs. Mary Plummer, colored, who lived on Pomeroy street in the county, dropped dead on the street near 16th and L streets last night and her body was sent to the morgue. The deceased was thirty-five years old, and as her death was due to natural causes, no inquest will be held. As true as steel, Dr. Buil's Cough Syrup. CONDITIONS OF THE STAR’S GREAT OFFER. 1. 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Mamma!” said, Elsie, raising her when the pressuteivf her mother's were released, “yhdt is the matter was that man? What did he want? It was as if somenew trouble to co} ront Mrs. Warren. or e trouble already lefore h din a new light. She loo My Name’ daughter with tearful eyes and ashen cheeks, responding mournfully “I cannot tell you, Elsie, dear, I cannot tell you.” “Cannot, mamma? Why not? thing about me and Will Mrs. Warren shook her head, but in such a melancholy way that one might have doubted whether she intended to reply in the negative to El 8 last question. The girl interpreted the gesture to mean that Is it any- something underlay the appearance of his stranger that did concesn her deeply, and her own eyes filled with tears of appre- hension. “Mamma, you must tell me what it means," she half pleaded.” half insisted. “Don’t you see, here's Will waiting for you. He ou; to know if there is any- 1 thing wrong. Ms YOU WERE THINKIN Mrs. Warren looked up at the young men, who was standing near, disma and fearful, and again held out her han It shook noticeably as he took it. “I had not forgotten you, Will,” she said. “A moment ago I should have wel- comed you as one of us, for i know y love Elsie and will make her a good hu: band. Now—I hardly know what to s except that my feeling toward you Is actly the same. I should like to w oy. i "Mamma!" sald fe, “why shouldn't yeu? Oh, dear!” and she gave way to the vaguely defined, but very real fear (hat op- pressed her, and burst into w ing. Mrs. Warren arose and glancing signiti- cartly at Will, walked across the room to her husband, who was leaning against the Ling Sta) SECOND INSTALLMENT. son whatever will guesses from any source be received or considered after six o'clock pm. November 12. Persons who miss the fi installments can obtain back numbers at the office of The Evening Star. Rales of the Competition, © 1. 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While only women and girls may guess and win the prizes, they can receive help as to their gress from any member of their family cr from all the family. ned at The Siar Office.) mantel over the fireplace, his head upon his arm. Will, the earnest, honest lover, was equal emergency. He stooped over Eisic, still upon her knees, and raised folding her in his arms, pressing her hair and whispering: “Elsie, my dear girl don’t you-see that nothing csn take you away from me?” Elsie put her arms up to his neck and hid her face upon his shoulder. Her sobs came more ligiitly, but she had been too strange- ly shaken to recover easily. I don’t see,” said Mr. Warren unsteadily, “that the young folks need to be disturbed, do you, mother? this something for me to tl ut?” * she answered, “for you and me.” ned her face with a brave attempt * and hope to Will, but even in the rowing darkness he could see that she was still suffering acutely" from shock. fr, Warren was even more wrought upon her gent: Lis lips upon han his wife. His brows were fearfully distorted, his s wandered restlessly al he room, his faculties seemed par- tially numbed, but he, too, tried to speak. Mother and I'll think it over,” he said; ‘ou two—you're young, you've got your es to live, you've got a right to hap- —come, mother, let's think this over,” e opened the door into the kitchen. “said Will, forgetting all formality nce of trouble, “you know me. thing to co, you'll call on me, “Yes, lad, you're thinking of that, eh?” and he jerked his thumb toward the rifle over the fireplace. Will nodded. Elsie had not seen her father threatening attitude to the stranger, although she must have known from his words wh he had done, and her lover was as little inclined as her father to impress upon her mind the ugly fact that murder had been imminent in the peaceful ousehold. ‘There won't be any occasion for that, Will” continued Mr. Warren, “but you might wait a bit, for I may want you. 1 spose you won't mind waiting?” and a host of a smile flitted across the haggard tightening hi + a young man in ‘tuation to feel much depression in the ence of others’ troubles. “Im this there no heartlessness. Man returns from ial of the beloved dead to the joys ing. For the state of his own heart ay be sa'd that if he had been told that sweet Elsie Warren for his wife sul have to remove Baker mounta:n, ve set abuut tearing it down and would have worked not possible cheert 5 Gran’pa Kirk had nodded off to sleep and Greams of again, and, after the door had closed upon Mr. and Mrs. Warren, Wil! ed down at the fair head nestled upon hould How wonderfu seemed at she s » there! Of course he had krown her she was a baby; the had in the sense that when he initials on the bene her lettet once had row she was dozing over in the front; he had more than her in his arms, carrying her G OF THAT, EH?” across mounta‘n the road, but, zoor ago, four Was not the was a child bein, or over pools in nus! that ages She tance between them seemed not to be meas- ured but b ething more in- tang more impassable. Then she had been away for more than a year attending the ‘chool at Denby, the nearest large town. e retu Will had found the gulf greater than before. i subjected fe t that El: nd starting discovery le was how a woman! Higher education had not made her af- fected, far from it. She may have acquir- ed an indefinable repose rather lacking in Granite girls, she was certainly at ease in company, and there was no doubt, so he thought, that ber learn’ng was vast, but beneath It all lay sweet womanliness, that must have shown through the veneer of artificiality, had she taken it on. There was no evidence of veneer, even to Will Spencer's self-conscious eyes, but never- theless Elsie was to him the rarest acme of perfection, the quintessence of purity, unattainable. Her very image stirred an atmosphere of worship within him, and yet here she was, a woman, sentient, hu- man lke himself, and, oh! wonderful yet again, seeking comfort in his arms, with whose caress he feared to profane he The impossible had happened, and the greatest prize in I:fe that man 2a. strive for was his. “Will, dear,” and Elsie strained upon his neck, “what does all this mean?” “{ guess it means that we're pretty much in love,” ne answered playfully. “Don’t be silly!’ sa'd Elsie, but she showed no disposition to act ‘any more wisely than her lover acted. In‘fact, I think she was really convinced that was behaving with the utmost propr:ety. “You know what I mean,” she added a moment later. “Yes,” he responded gravely, “but iow can I tell. You ought to know more about it than T do. “Weil, I don’t know the first thing! It all confuses and frightens me. Just think! we were so happy, and that black man had to be almost under our feet.” I'm happy now, dear. The biack man ‘as but the fright of a moment.” And thea th's came. I can't understand ‘No more can I, but, of course, you don’t connect the black man with this man who came in?" “I don’t know. was her “It wasn’t either of the men we saw up the mounta‘n.” “What did he look like?” “The man who came here? Why, he was rather tall, elderly, very dark—" @ I didn’t see the man who “He's Jead, Martha.” “Sunburned, like the man up the moun- tain?” + but just as other men are sun- burned. I'm brown myself, you know. Look at me!” Elsie shuddered slightly. ‘Don’t say you are like either of then,” she said. “Go on.” “Well, this man had a full beard streaked with gray. I don’t believe I noticed any- thing else. “Had you never seen him before?” “Never.” Elsie was silent a moment before she sald: “I thought all manner of strange things. It seemed as if this man had come to take me away from you. Just es soon as I saw that there was trouble of some kind I wented to run to you, but mother held me. There was danger for me, Will, or she wouldn't have held me so. Jt was s‘veet to Will, this confession that Elsie already turned instinctively to him for protection. How he vowed with mighty emphas‘s that she should never find him lacking in time of need, and how hé wish- ed that this unknewn trouble would so shape itself that he could be called upon to battle with it! Some such assurances passed his lips while Gran’pa Kirk slept on, and when the clicking of the latch foretold the return of Mr. and Mrs. War- ren from the kitchen, Elsie suddenly dis- covered that she was sitting down, and so was Will, and yet only two chairs—and she hastily withdrew to the window, leav- ing Will to rise awkwardly by himself. “Will,” began Mr. Warren, while his wife set a lamp on the table, “we don’t need to say, I s’pose, that this matter ought not to be spoken of in the village?” “No, sir,” replied Will, “I wont say a word.” “As for what I did, you must remember that I have been a soldier, lad, and the old habit of dealing shortly with an enemy came upon me when—when I thought there was danger. I ‘shouldn't have toucned that,” glancing at the .rifle, “if I had thought quick enough.” “It was natural enough, Nick,” said the yoinger man, “I only thought of the danger myself, though, of course, I nad no idea of what it was.” “It would sound very funny, wouldn't it, if I should say there wasn’t any danger at all? Well, that’s about it. Martha and I were startled, that’s all. You see—” “We hadn't seen this gentleman for ma: years,” interposed Mrs. Warren, quietly, 2 her husband hesitated. “We didn’t know what it might mean, but we both see that we should have received him differently. Both of you, please, do not ask us about it till we ourselves know more. We'd like to’ have you help us, Will.” “Yes'm!" exclaimed Will, eagerly. want to see that man again,” said ¥ Warren. ‘Like as not he'll come hack, so I don’t want to leave the house just yet. Wen’t you inquire around among the neigh- be rs and see if anything has been seen of im * responded Will, reaching for his Il find him easily enough.” him we beg that he will said Mrs. Warren. t there any danger?’ come asked Will, “None whatever,” replied her father, em- phaticatiy. “Do you suppose an old sdldier would send another man on his errand if there was any danger in it? This answer was conclusive even to Elsie, and Will set forth without delay. It was, indeed, an easy matter to get trace of the stranger. All Granite had seen him walking along the road late :hat afternoon, aud pretty much all the -male pepulation of Granite, not counting those with whom we are acquainted, said so when Will inquired at Sam Springer's gen- eral store. Better than that, Sam himself was next to certain that he knew where the man had gone, though not a soul knew who he was or had even seen him. Will dodged their questions with honest success, for he knew little more than they did, and learned from Sam Springer that the strang- er had tried to hire fram him a deserted cabin part way up Baker mountain for a few days’ shelter: “He said he was used to the forests, and didn't tackle kindly to houses,” said Sam, “end I asked him if he was a city chap come up for fishing or shooting. He said he wasn’t, and so I told him to take the cabin and welcome. I didn't want no money from a man like ourselves. And he went - You'll find him there now, 1 ‘aS, perhaps, half an hour after Will had returned to Mr. Warren's with this in- formation, for Elsie’s home lay on the w: to Baker mourtain, that Granite was ex cited by the arrival of a dusty stranger drawn by a dusty horse. The stranger alighted at Sam's Store, and, nfter arrang- ing for accommodation of himself and horse -for the night at a neighboring house, asked much the~same question that Will had asked. “My rame's Golding—Ben Golding,”, he said frank nd I want to find that man. No matter why. Somebody show me the way.” Two of the villagers volunteered to go with him, but he was in no such hurry that he could not stop for supper, and so another half hour passed before he started on his search. Meantime Mr. Werren, knowing exactly where Sam Springer’s cabin was, had left the house and gone up the mountain alone. It was not the same road down which the lovers had come, although it branched from the highway not far from Mr. War- ren’s house. Will had offered to go with him, but Mrs. Warren had quietly said that it was better that her husband should go alone. “There is no more danger for him than for you,”” she added, and so Will remained. to the great content of Elsie, and, I doubt not, of himself. It kad not been more than twenty min- utes before Mr. Warren dashed up the path between the hollyhocks and sun- flowers and burst excitedly into the sitting room. His face was more ghastly pale and drawn than when he had driven the visi- tor forth with his rifle. For a moment he leaned heavily against the door, trying to speak. Then he gasped: aad “He's dead, Martha, he’s dead! “Dead, Nichelas?” she repeated, in hor- ror. “Worse!” he continued, speaking with difficulty, “he was killed! Murder has been done up the mountain!” (To be continued tomorrow.) ose rs a AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN. Gang of Lamp Smashing Boys Captur- ed by Police. The Lovers’ lane gas lamp smashers have been caught at last—at least one garg of them. Yesterday eleven boys were caught making targets of the panes. Officer Hart- man in civilian dress made the “swoop” on the boys, taking the whole crowd then, and succeeding in getting all within a square of the station house. There a break occurred, seven escaping. The ringleaders were held. The police know the others sufficiently well to get them. The ones locked up were Clinton Kearney, Joseph Calnoun, Samuel Tucker and George Hall. ‘Two years ago there was such a constant smashing of these lane panes kept up that the lainps had to be removed. A renewal of the glasses was always followed by an im- mediate destruction. Detection of the cul- prits seemed impossible. Finally, after a long absence on the earn- est solicitation of Mr. James Elverson, who resides at tifton,” the beautiful home at the northern end of the lane, the lamps were reinstated, and special watches put out on the line. The increased efforts of the afithorities to bfing the destroyers to justice has at last been successful. It is not believed that the arrested boys are the original destructionists, but an ex- ample will be made of them, it is hoped. Lovers’ lane is the entrance from George- town to the Rock Creek valley, and opens out on Road street between 30th and 3ist streets. Just before the arrest of the boys a com- plaint was received at the station from the Jackson school building, on Road street, to the effect that the classes were being an- noyed by outside boys, who were throwing pebbles and sand against the windows. It appears that the lamp smashers engaged in this amusement before their entry into the lane. These same boys were seen to shamefully treat a mentally afflicted woman in the lane, pulling at her dress, using the most indecent language and harassing her as much as possible. Broken Leg. While going up the steps of 3021 P street day before yesterday, Mrs. Louise Wester- velt, an aged lady, residing at 311% Dum- barton street, slipped, fell and broke the lower part of her left leg. Mrs. Westervelt was conveyed to her home in the invalids’ chair used for Col. Megruder's comfort. Dr. Munson is rendering professional aid. ———————— THE CHORAL SOCIETY. It Resumes Its Rehearsals for the Winter, With a Large Attendance. After the long summer vacation and un- der mcst favorable auspices, the Choral Society last night resumed its work of re- hearsals for the fall and winter. The at- tendance was the largest ever seen on opening night, and argued well for the suc- cess of the society in the season just en- tered upon. As ihe members gathered in the rooms of the soeiety in Typographical Hall many pleasant acquaintances were renewed, and quite a reception was held until the director, Dr. Harry Sherman, called for order and started at once upon the active work of rehearsal. After a few choruses from Sampson and Delilah had been sung, Dr. Frank T. Howe, the vice president of the society, stepped to the platform, and in the ab- sence of the president, Mr. William H. Daniel, who is indisposed, formally called the meeting to order. He regretted, he said, the absence of the president, who was so deeply interested in the work of the society. It was cause for congratula- tion, however, he said, thet so many mem- ters were present, and the favorable show- ing made and the auspicious circumstances of the opening showed how much the mem- bers were in love with their work. He said that the society could do its work with more credit to itself than ever, and predicted that this would be the most pros- perous year in its creditable history. Mr. D. G. Pfeiffer, chairman of the finance committee, also made a few re- marks, in which he stated that the work of the board of directors was farther ad- vanced this year than ft had ever been at the opening of a season. The winter's work had been mapped out, and soloists for the d:fferent concerts already engaged. Every- thing, he said, had been placed on a strict- ly business basis, and the outlook was very bright for a successful year. ‘The society~entered upon the work of rehearsing with eagerness and pleasure. Mr. John Porter Lawrence, the accom- panist, was present, as also Mr. Herman Rakemaan, whose symphony orchestra has been engaged to assist the society in the production of ‘The Messiah.” —.—__ Resinted Arrest. Yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock there was an exciting scene on Louisiana ave- nue between 9th and 10th streets when Policeman-Schuyler arrested Joseph Rob- ertson, who was under the influence of liquor. Robertson declined to go, and a severe struggle ensued, during which the Policeman was deprived of his club. When the prisorer had taken his club from him the officer started to draw his pistol, but refrained from doing so. Threats to kill the officer were made by Robertson, and while the struggle was going on Robert- son’s brother William appeared on the scene and took a hand in the affair. The father of the yourg men was also there, and he did what he could to pret vent sericus trouble. A number of per- sons in the crowd called to the officer to club the prisoner, but instead of doing so he bore patiently with him and finally suc- ceeded in getting him in the patrol wagon, The case was heard in Judge Miller’: court today, and the two brothers pai $25 in fines. ss Religious Education. A meeting of the lecture committee of the American Society of Religious Educa- tion was held yesterday afternoon, at which plans were perfected for the course of Bible lectures during the winter. The plan of last year was discussed as a guide for this season’s course, and the subjects and speakers will soon be announced. Mr. T. H. Anderson was elected yice chairm: of the committee and Mr. B. H. Macfa land was appointed to report the lectures to the press of the city. ACOMMON CAUSEORSICK NESS In Warm Weather Nothing Se Dano SC roun an Deenyed Foods. Every one krows or ought to know that foods sre polsonous. vent their sale, We now have in mind the results which follow thy decay and decomposition of foods after they have been eaten, for unless digestion occurs within a reasonuble time after our meals, decomposition sets in. rs I¢ dyspeptics wilt stop and consider for a moment some of the symptoms of thelr trouble, such as disagreeable breath, eructations of gus or bad teste In the mouth, they will understand that they all must come from decaying foods that ought properly to have beer absorbed into the system. Spots before the eyes, dizziness, sleeplessness, @yspeptic headzches are but a few of the effects following the absorption into the blood of potsons developed from decomposing and undigested food that lies in the stomach, It was a recognition of this important fact ‘hat caused the Mount Lebanon Shakers to devote 90 much vf their time to the preparation of a remedy for dyspepsia, and nothing is more efficient than the Digestive Cordial which they have recently placed on the market. Its action is so prompt that relief frequently fol- lows the very first dose. It restores the appetite and ircreases the weight. Plumpness and strength take the place of weakness and that care-worn ex- pression which points out the dyspeptics tn cvery community. The local druggists are now giving away interesting descriptive pamphlets. ‘Try a twenty-five-cent bottle of Digestive Coniial ‘and see what it will do for you. vayead Boards of bealth seek to pre-