Evening Star Newspaper, December 3, 1895, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1895-SIXTEEN PAGES. est and finest south. Three Between 7:30 and this evening our establishment will be open for the display of cur im- mense new stocks of Christmas Goods and Art Furniture—the larg-@ Storage Wavelnima/— 10 O clock a ever shown in mG more art rooms have? been added—and for those fond of@ the beautiful these rooms, so artis- tically furnished, will prove irresist- ibie attractions. You are invited to call. 22d near M. it ‘talks to See ——-says just what you say to it—re- peats your voice, inflections and char- acteristies of speech perfectly. *Bijou” Graphophone Costs bat $50, and would make 7 The* ro ex- cell-nt Christmas gift. With a Grapa- phone you can entertain your family ‘and friends with records of songs, reci- tutions and selections by the leading bands, ete. Complete outfit with each machine. (Columbia Phonograph Co., PA AVE. ‘Phone 1172. 2-244 SS are LASARAARMARMORSARARAABER MAD ‘Make yourown ; ; > pens to the owner of one of our splendid- > ri ~ handsome-looking: KKIN- ? re isn't a bet- & give #3 a > it Phe i - $f up, for i SGoodyear Rubber Co., , 5 7 Pa. Ave. no80-2mn, Sete ete te te tat ete il Oil Stoves. of every sort | From the oe z baled y other market. Uasurpassed for ** lainps or stoves. Absolutely non-explosive— ode. yst_ apd smokeless. Cc. Ww. , BARKER, 1210 F St. : Crullers Home- made ——'The sweetest—daintiest—most de- IOC. Iieious ecrullers you've ever eaten. © Like all of Holmes’ home-made goodies, they contain the best anil purest materials, and are cooked to OZ. 12 te nose expert manner. © Orders by postal promptly fill HOLMES’ LANDQVER MKT.,1st and E sts, 030-160 Fi rst, and Last! were Grst in the field with Sesime ved caret Inst wi rs of great be m aceguMt of s¢ Gude ‘& Bro., Ps ‘0° in ity slowest prices Cold, Bleak Days Wiil Come. Prepare for them. GET S. B. SEXTON & SON'S Latrobes, Furnaces and Ranges. They . Are the Best. Ripans Tabules. Frederick George Moore, M.D. of Loudon, a specialist in chronic ‘Us- eases, willes from Bost date of June 20, 1805: had wonderful succe jt *Ripans Tabules’ vad highly recom. mend them. ‘The tormula is gool, and I do not hesitate to suy that in every cuse wh T have prescribed them they have proved successfal.”? re soll by druzyists, or by mail vox) is sent to The Itipans 30 Spruce st., New York. tt hi Sample vial Pick and choose from thousands of books! And you can take them out every day in the year —retain them for two weeks at a. time—if you like e but a few of the privileges given members of thie Circulating Library. we fee is about the price of two car tickets a week, Imperial Circulating Library, sit Tith St., atiss whittington—Librarian. ‘Me2-16d California. WHITE CHER- RIES—just received from Cal. Very choicest fruit. In extra heavy syrups. Not to be com- pared with the ordinary kind. VERY LOWLY PRICED. N. W. Burchell, 1325 F St. de2-14d ys No. cents. Bargains in Long Hair Switches R Formerly 4. Formerly ba 6.50. Formerly $10.50. crFirst class *ttendance’ in ‘Hair Dressing, Shampooing, etc. ‘Try cur “Curlette," for keeping the hair in curl. S. HELLER’S, 720 7th Street N. W. Jet-20d If ALL OTHERS FALL, CONSULT DR. CZARRA, 16 Fourth st. n.e., Washington, D. C. Specialty—-All Chronic, Nervous, Blood and Skin Diseases, Indigestion, Liver, ‘Kidgey, Bladder and Urinary "Troab! Piles, Fistula, Stricture, &. ‘A-NEW METHOD for permanent and quickly: cure PRIVATE diseases and Woman Complaints. Vi- tality restored. Hours, 2 to 12 a.m., 3 to 8 p.m Sunday, 4 to 7 p.m. no30-tf WE WILL MOVE Into our new store, 1203 F street, next. Until then our patrons will the present location, 1227 Pa. ave. FRANKLIN & CO. Opticians. Store for lease from January 20. January 18 find us at ocl8-3m YES, J. JAY GOULD (421 9th st.) has rything for insel, ‘‘snow,’’ em- d_ scrap book pictures, pap paper napkins, lanterns,’ cte. For niNch “AL (Raa eae ny se23-3m WASHL C Gold-filled Watches Benen, en-| with Walt Mt ment, OF ov} OPER. Fully Warranted, 0. Pearl and Gilt Wee Glasses, First-quality achrumatle lenses, with case, $3.75. 5 m1 __ACRTAS, 995 Fst! nw” Spotl man =! WEL Sample Evans’ iirc Pues FSt. Wholesale and Retail. nos30-Sd. World's Fair! HIGHEST AWARD. MPRA ANUM, The STANDARD and BEST prepared FOOD An easily digested food. Safe and absolutely pure. Is unquestionably a most valuable food in the sick room, where either little one or adult needs delicate, nourishing diet}! Sick room diet would often be the despair of phy- sicians, mothers and train- ed nurses, but for this most valuable food. Sold by DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE! Job Cerle & Sonus, New York. for the feet is a blessing to those troubled with Corns andPunfons. Let us ur feet easy and able. Palniess re- EASE te," laly oe aa at. Both feet at- tend: PRor. J. J. pean Ses & ‘SON, Chiropodists, 1115 Pa. ave. Sundays, 9 to 12. n23-10d. Hours’ 8 to A Young Lady Burned ome Finery”” . $0 foolish to Use ut little more to have US ‘ork by our matchless process. Wagon Stan Fischer, 906 G St. MAT JILESS PROCESS DYEING AND CLEANING. nm ° mI NER Newest Hats ‘And Bonnets. Dainty creations that’re entirely new, come in most every day. London and’ Parisian styles here. Everything that’s “swell.” _ rHees are a pleas- lirs. Importer of Fine Millinery x:2030-20e0. Here’s a Novelty! Real Coffee. And I've been lucky in getting it. A blend of Old jovernment Peding Juva and Genuine Private Fiantation. Mocha! Different from anything else fold in the city. Has a delightful aroma—and in strength far surpasses the ordinary Kinds sold at the price I'm selling this nt—38e. and if I don't have your trade 07 Coffee afterw it’s because one of us two don’t know what leal mmm rac Coffee Is To be had pulverized or ground. N. H. DUVALL—1923 Penna. ave. *Phone 1084. 030-200 —_—— Leather is leather here. Leather Gifts are useful gifts. That is, when the leather is genuine. We offer you leather goods at the price you pay otliers for the imitation, Leather oat Books, sterling silver trimmed, Ladies’ Combination Pocket Books, 25e. to $8. Shopping Bags, 25c, to $5. Writing Tableia, Te, to $8. Mus! 0c. to $4. ‘A ( Cuff Box, or Whisk Broom and as you wish, free with every pltrehs ; 2 and over. Name marked free on leather goods, and nything laid aside for you om the pay- Inet of » small deposit. Kneessi, 425 7th St. ‘Laundry 4, POUNDS SUGAR FREE Tomorrow we will give to each purchaser from our price list of Groceries of one dollar’s worth or over 4 Pounds Best Granulated Sugar Free. (Full price list in morning Times.) PENSION — OhEGKS GASHIED, Immense supplies of every kind of Christ= mas Fruits, Nuts, &c.; also Fresh Meats of every kind, and Groceries the freshest and best at very lowest prices considering the ex= cellent quality of goods we handle. JOHNSTON’S, 729-731 7th Street. . ite if women are born to * * * icone worry over their work—othérs * try to find means of lightening * their labor. Those desiring to lighten the burden of washing should use Weaver, Kengla & Co.’s SOAPS He HH aE * and Borax * Ok * * h. Try them Plant, 3244 se7-3M,32 of the heaviest wa the next wash day St. N.W. * * * * = He THE TURQUOISE fs December's Birthstone. = a If cold December gave you birth— ‘The month of snow, and tcc, and mirth— lace in your hind a TURQUOISE, blue, | Success: MIL bless whate The Azure TURQUOISE * Mounted singly or in com- * bination with the diamond, * is among our most at- * tractive offerings for the * Christmas month. Moore & Ledi ARTISTIC JEWELERS, n meg Penn. Ave. N.W. de2-50d * Rr ILI “An Exquisite te Showitig of | Novelties in Sterling Silver * At prices a little lower than © DODO IEP PES YF * * the same qualities are mark- * * ed elsewhere. A look in * * our window when you're * * “down town” Monday will * * convince you of the truth * of thts. EV ERETT’S, 1225 F St. n30-28e0 wR Housewarming. * ‘This question of heating hemes finds an easy * © answer in that splendid stock we carry. La- * © trobes, the Iatest and most improved, from $15 *¢ up. All the best makes of Ranges, as well as © © Cooking Stoves from $8 and higher. Gas Ra *$ diators and OM Ste heating single rooms °° at prices you'll find satisfactory. "Phone 389. Rob’t M. Harrover, 438 9th St. de2-14d Gray Hair A thing of the fist when Nattans' Crystal Dis- sovery ‘is used. Guaranteed to restore gray or feded alr to its matural color in 8 to 10 days— positively not a dye. Stops the hair from failing out, arrests dandruff aud makes the nicest dressing for’ the air one can use. No polson. (No sedi: ment. No stains. Price, $1. size, 50c. KOLB PHARMACY. | SOLE AGENTS, “dis’ TH N.W. Sent, exprees prepaid, to any part of the -euuntiy ‘on receipt of price. 3a26-t8 Go to Siccardi, Bargains in Hair. Genuine, Cer ae eal ap prices are prevatl- ing gost no now. in select from the Bosse air and Toilet Goods ever shown is Washington. Next Palais Royal: Next Palais Royal— qua mith St., romney i220 way, Nx. ocl2-Om16 Rich and ‘Rare Gifts! Ia giving, give something that will reflect credit upon your judgment and good taste, and be @ source of grattfi- cation to the receiver! We have Just added a superb collection of: Art Bric-a-Brac! Bronze Statuettes! Decorated China! Vienna Novelties! Imperial Vases! Leather Pocket Books! Opera Glasses! Exquisite Lamps, &c.! : —All at Popular Prices. and "- Goldsmith sx lewelers, om Pa. Ave. o2103° sua A TMA TH : z 2 : TT ran These soaps make light work | x 6 lots of a “ Goldenberg, i ga8 Seventh Street. wraps marked down. To brisk buying tomorrow we have reduced the prices of 3 lines of coats 3 lines of capes —down to alnest cost. We want to get you here to leok over the beet selec and most eomplete stock of stylish wraps that can be gotten together under one rout. ¢ a popular stuf missing—not a favorite shape lacking, and whether ich prieed or low-priced or betwixt and be- tween the style is right. ‘These are one- day “‘spectals:? $9.50 tim 96.75 Silk Boucle Reefer Coats, half satin lined, ripple back. large slecves, pearl inlaid buttons. Reduced from $9.50 to $12. 50 $8. Ladies’ Rough Wool Keefer Coats, new ripple back, large mandolin sleeves, half in lined, Inrge buttons. Reduced from 50 to $8 cach. » coats cut to ne coats S$ $16 “2s $10. Fine quality All-silk Astrakhan Reefer Coats, ripple ba: large mandolin or melon sleeves, deep collar, large pearl or bone buttons, handsome satin lintng. Re- duced from $16 to $10 each. $20 itis $12. 50. Leng Silk Scal Plush Capes, with top cape, both capes satin lined and extra wide sweep; top expe, collar and front edged. with wool thibet. Reduced from canes, $15. ity Short Electric Seal Capes, pmely” satin Mned, very wide jeep storm collar, made entirciy marten fur; front also edged with Reduced from $22 to $15. = 922. ric Seal Capes, extra wide sweep, hand- sweep, of marten. ee this one? satin lined, deep storm col! entirely of skunk fur; front alse d with skunk. Reduced from $36 to » Goldenberg 928 7th Street. EHASOLON* PROS2A9OOO9O4O2OOD 6 Ve make Cakes and Crackers for all occasions. SSSOSO e & e o e 3Why bother with? eink Co. Me SS BRANCH: 616 E ST. N.W. PEGGLE TELE GED EFOOOIAE MDG “GIFT” PHOTOS. Photographs make a Christmas —gift—espectal- ly these “Mezzo Tint” Oval Photos, which ve § doz are making for only. ry We use no head res! No extra charge for a re-sitting if you should not be satisfied with your first one. W. H. Stalee, moz F St. Successor to M. B. Brady. 43-16d ° @ e : :Baking Cakes —wh a e “Banquet Hind that ‘euite, your taste 2 $y |f fom your grocer for less @ 3 Wafers” |} sores’ than it ‘would cost & to take them ‘at’ home? e are Wigeamtke more than $00 3 5 ere = @ slightly jf trent, “awaye” ine best @ ‘salted — Put bp tn “fancy” boxes 3 and in butk. “ail grocers 3 and sere x sure that our namo amped. on. evel very you buy otherwise. your delicious. |} #rocer is not selling you the best. sThe New York 3 @ 4 3 very acceptable oe ee ee ee oe ee eee wecee : Purify And Enrich Your Blood By Taking YER’S Sarsaparilla. It was the Only Sarsaparilla admitted At World’s Fair. AYER’S PILLS for the Liver. ip THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH BE SURE oll and that well-tried remedy, Winslow's Boothit rup, for ebildren os It soothes the child, Yottens the the gee, allays i in, cures wind colic and is farrhoea, 25 cents a Totten welt , You know how weak and My Friend, Look Here! nervous your wife is, and you know that Carter's Tron Pilis will relieve her; now, why not be fair about it and buy her a box? FRECKLES, MOTH PATCHES, LIVER SPOTS, all Skin Blemishes Peemanentiy. removed. | John H. Woodbury, 127 W. 42d st., N. Y., Inventor of Facial Soap.’ Send ‘stamp ‘for 156-page book. Branch Offices: Boston, Phila., Chicago, St. Louls. nedB-eost Ladies take Dr. Siegert’s Angostura Bitters gen- erally ‘when they feel low spirited. It brightens ‘them up Immediately. SUBURBAN NEWS FALLS CHURCH. The union services under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor Society were held Sunday night in the Corgregational Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Jenkins. Rev. S. A. Ball, pastor of the M. E. Church, preached an able sermon from the text “Have Faith in God.” The singing by the young people was a feature of the occasion. The following pastors of the town were present and occupied the pulpit: Rev. A. M. Cackley of the M. E. Church South, Rev. D. L. Rathbun of the Presbyterian Church, Rev. J. T. Barbour of the Baptist Church, Rey. S. A. Ball of the M. E. Church and Rev. J. H. Jenkins of the Congregational. Rev. D. L. Rathbun, pastor of the Presby- terian Church, preached an interesting tem- perance sermon Sunday morning, taking strong grounds against the use of fermented wine in communion services. Mrs. H. F. Lowe will leave here Saturday Pext to attend the annual session of the state organization of Christian Endeavor- ers, Which meets in Roanoke that day. She is the delegage from the society of this town. Mrs. Geo. W Center Monday received a telegram announcing the death of her sister living at New London, Conn. Delegates to the rational anti-saloon con- vention, which meets in Washington De- cember 16 and 17, will be elected by the Presbyterian Church W. ednesday night. Miss, Edith E. Shoemaker of Philomorf, Va., is visiting Mrs. L. B, Parker on Wash- ington street. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather Monday night the sociable by the Pr at the Baptist Church parlors was well attended, and the young people spent the evening in social intercourse and yarious forms of amusement. Among other attractions was a spelling match, in which ss Tillie Rawlings excelled. Among those present were Misses Maud Rathbun, Addie Spofford, Mattie Soule, Tillie Rawlin, ida J. Quick, Florence Leeds, Ida N. Ball, Corrie ida Moreland, Pansie Payne, Pearl Luttrell, Jessie England, Newlon of Falls Church and Miss ie Bell Stevenson of Atlanta, Ga. 's Dr. T. C. Quick, Geo. T. Mankin, C. Rathbun, Guy Luttrell, J. F. Webster, m, Sidney Mankin, William Moreland, Sigel Boernstein, Ernest Van Horn, George Thorne, Bernard Donaldson, Olin Davis, Gordon Hodgkin, Everett Merri- field. Mr. M. H. Center of Wilmington, Del., S&S has been visiting his brother, Mr. H. R. Center, returned home Monday. Mrs. A. M. Watkins of Washington has been visiting her brother, Geo. W. Hawx- hurst, and family. ————__ BROOKLAND. M. Mr. C. K. Finckel, the principal of the Brookland school, has written a note of thanks to the citizens for the aid they have given in connection with the bazaar now being held for the benefit of the Teachers’ Ald and Annuity Association. He speaks at length of the worthy object of the asso- ciation, and suggests that the Brookland Citizens’ Association pass suitable resolu- tions approving the plan of having the ba- zaar and exhcrting the people to patronize it. President Lynch will probably bring the matter up at the regular meeting of the Citizens’ Association Friday night, and the action desired will no doubt be taken. Hercafter the price of The Star served at the homes of Brooklandites will be 44 cents per month, the same as is charged in Washington. Mr. H. W. Leese is the only authorized agent for Brookland, and sub- scriptions sent to him or to the office of The Evening Star will receive prompt at- tention. —_—.__. ROCKVILLE. The following additional cases have been disposed of in the circuit court for this county: State agt. Percy Tunia; carrying concealed weapons; fined $10 and costs. State agt. James Foremyer; assault; not guilty, State agt. James Gaither; disturb- ing religious meeting; guilty and fined $i0 and costs. State agt. Andrew Joppa; guilty; fined $10 and costs. State agt. John Tuni: carrying concealed weapons; not guilt State agt. Alexander Hebron; assault; six months in house of correction. State a Geo. Cooper and Wm. Dorsey; assault with intent to rape; guilty of assault; not sen- tenced. State agt. Thomas Brown; violation of local option la not guilty. State agt. same; keeping disorderly house; not guilty. State agt. Elijah Ritks; violation of local option law; guilty and fined $50 and costs. ‘The following transfers of real estate have been placed upon the land record book of tnis county: Orpha W. Reynolds to Crome- lin Lodge, K. of P., lot at Great Falis; $—. George C. Payne to Mary Desha; lot in Cohasset; $275. George D. Crawford to Wm. Dinwiddie, 14 lots in Mineral Spring sub- division; $1,800. National Chautauqua to Yerkes & Baker, 7 lots in National Chau- tauqua; $—-. Mary H. Copp to Kate L. Husted, lot in West End Park, Rockville; $300. Spring Lake Park Company to Au- gustine Robinette, lot in Spring Lake Park; $125. Fannie E. Gilpin to Archie Hopkins, 3 acres of Chandler estate; $-. Samuel H. Murray to Elmira Jackson and Mary J. Washington, lot in West End Park; $550. Mr, Julian Magruder of Alexandria coun- ty, Va., and Miss Willietta Beall, daughter of Mr. Wm. R. Beall, were married at the residence of the bride’s father, near Pooles- ville, on the afternoon of the 27th ultimo, Rev. Walker P. Griggs of the Protestant Episcopal Church performing the ceremony. The parlor in which the marriage service took place was decorated with chrysanthe- mums, roses and potted plants. The bride entered the room preceded by Misses Em- ily Williams and Nannie White, two little girls, one of whom carried the wedding ring on a small silver tray, and the other a book of the marriage service, presented by the minister, and from which the ceremony was read. She was met in front of the minister by the groom and his best man, Mr. Henry S. West of Baltimore. After the ceremony refreshments were served in the adjoining dining room, which was pret- tily decorated with ferns. The bride was attired in a brown cloth traveling dress and carried a bunch of bride’s roses. Be- sides the families of the bride and groom only immediate relatives and a few near neighbors of the bride were present. Among these were Mrs. M. A. Magruder, Mrs. W. P. Griggs, Mr. and Mrs. Furr White, Mrs. Frank Griffith, Miss Bessie Griffith, Mr. Harry Griffith, Mr. Wm. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chiswell, Miss Alda Fyffe, Mrs. Chas. Williams and Mr. J. D. Willard. After the collation Mr. and Mrs. Magruder left for their future home in Virginia. Dr. R. C. Warfield and Mr. James P. B. Viers left Sunday morning last for North Carolina, where they will spend some weeks in hunting. The great scarcity of game of all kinds in this part of the state has been the cause of many of our sportsmen seek- ing other localities. Mrs. L. L. Nicholson and daughter, Miss Blanche, have returned from a visit to friends in Philadelphia. “College day’’ was observed by Bethesda Epworth League of BrownIngsville Sunday evening last. An address was delivered by Mr. W. L. Purdum, graduate of St. John’s College, on the subject of the “Education of Girls.” Mr. W. B. Burdette of Bedford Business College also delivered an address. Subject, “The Education of Boys.” The congregation !n attendance was large. A protracted meeting in charge of Evan- gelist C. B, Stowt of Salem, Va., was com- menced in the M. E. Church South, this Lepaine Sunday, and will continue during the week. Mrs. C. W. Warfield and Mr. Frank Hil- ton of this county paid a visit recently tg Mr. and Mrs. A. S, Davis at Laurel, The funeral of Mr. George Lowe, who was accidentally killed near Travilah by the premature discharge of a gun Thanks- giving day, took place Saurday, and was largely attended. - a KENSINGTON. Mr. B, H. Warner and family have re- moved to Washington for the winter. Mr. Earnest A. Zeigler is visiting his pa- rents at Hyattstown. The Misses Tustin of Washington spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Lewis. Dr. Burton Macafee of Washington has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Eldridge. The following officers have been elected by the Christian Endeaver Society of the Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church: President, Miss Mattie Martin; vice presi- dent, Mr. W. M. Terrell; secretary, Mrs. J. T. Marshall, and treasurer, Miss Minnie Hutchinson. The following young reople have been the guests of Mrs. Edwin C. Fowler: Misses Lyda Angel. Janie Angel, Jennie White, E. Holbrook and Blanch Huck. Motorman B. H. Allen of the Kensington electric road is spending a couple of weeks at his old home at Passapatony, Va. Mr. Robert Shepherd of Ohio is taking his place on the road. A number of ladies and gentlemen of Kensington met in the Noyes Library Mon- day evening and took initlatory steps to form a public literary society, with the view of giving a series of readings an@ recitations and debate during the coming winter. Dr. William L. Lewis was elected permanent president, Miss Elma Ray, vice president; Mr. S. A. Lerman, secretary, and Mrs. William L. Lewis, treasurer. A com- mittee on constitution, corsisting of the president, secretary, and Mr. W. W. Eld- ridge, Mr. J. W. Townsend and Mrs. H. K. Simpson, were named. It was decided to hold meetings in the library every two weeks. Next Monday night will begin the first meeting of the series, at which the constitution and by laws will be discussed and adopted. Mr. Brainard H. Warner, jr., has gone to Pittsburg, Pa. Miss Fay Craig and Miss Fannie Graham of Washington have been the guests of Mrs. M. M. Little. Miss May Simpson of Baltimore is the guest of Mrs. Helen Martin. Mr. William M. Terrell and family have returned from a visit to Wilmington, Del. Miss Emma Morrts of Washington visited here on Monday to make arrangements for an entertainment for the benefit of the Noyes Library, to be given at an early date in_the new town hall. Miss Renie Wheeler, who has been spend- ing the summer at Geneva, N. Y., has re- turned to Washington, and was recently the guest of Miss Nellie Ray of the High- lands. The second of the series of free_legtures to be given in the town hall will be an Illu: trated lecture on Spain by William E. Cu’ tis. The date has been fixed for Wednes- day, December 11. The Misses Gatch have returned from a visit to their old home in Baltimore, and are now occupying the cottage owned by Mr. Davis on Metropolitan avenue. — GAITHERSBURG. Saturday night the Gaithetsburg branch of the Washington National Building and Loar Associaticn held its annual ineeting, at which the following officers were elect- ed: Philemon M. Smith, president; C. F. Duvall, vice president; 8. T. F. Sterick, secretary and treasurer; Allan Rutherford, attorney; directcrs, P. M. Smith, Dr. J. L. Lodge, R. A, Young, C. F. Duvall, S. T. F. Sterick, Charles H. Waters, C. Scott Duvall and John W. Walker. The branch makes an excellent showing, having 450 shares in force. The Mcr.tgomery County Teiephone Com- pany has completed its branch line to Ol- rey, where it makes connection with the Sandy Spring Company's line, guarantee- ing facilities for communication with Lau- rel and all intermediate points. Rev. E. H. Henry, a former pastor, oceu- pied the pulpit of the M. E. Church South on Sunday morning. He is visiting his daughter, Mrs. R. P. W. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Lee M. Lipscomb have Mr. E. P. Dougherty, Miss Dougherty and Miss Healy of Washington as visitors for sev- eral days. Rev. George H. Nock of the Maryland Sunday School Union addressed Epworth M. E. Sunday scbeol Sunday afternoon. Wednesday evening, at the residence of Superintendent E. D. Kingsley, the school is to hold its annyal meeting for election of officers. Mr. Elisha Warfield of New York has been the guest cf relatives near Laytons- ville for the past week. Last night revival services were inaugu- rated in the M. E. Church South. Rev. L. L. Lioyd will be in charge of the services nightly during the week. A second robbery of the barber shop of Mr. N. W. Day wes effected Friday night. Many ariicies of clothing were also stolen from lines of Messrs. Gladhill and Duvall. La Gascogne Lodge of Good Templars have selected Mr. C, W. Crawford and Miss Helen R. Crawford delegates to the Grand Lodge at Towson, Baltimore county, M4. Miss E. Jennie Waters has been selected by Gaithersburg Lodge to serve it in the same capacity. They will be in attendance during tne week. Mr. and Mrs. R. Dorsey Trundle have ar- rived from their bridal trip south, and are at home to their friends at Rock Hill Villa. ——- TAKOMA PARK. A large and appreciative audience filled the Presbyterian Church Sunday at 11 a.m., when the pastor, Rey. Jno. Van Ness, inter- ested his hearers with “The Reason Why We as Protestants Accept the Bible as a Book of Inspiration and God's Word.” The meeting of the Young People’s So- elety of Christian Endeavor, held in the chapel at 6:30 p.m., was well attended. Miss Florence Smith led the service fro: the topic “Is My Heart Right With Gor A carefully prepared program consisted of alternate prayers, songs and Scripwire verses. The regular monthly meeting of the Pub- lic Welfare Association was held last night in Takoma Hall, with President Robt. S. Brown presiding. Routine business was transacted, followed by an animated dis- cussion upon the subject of amending the charter, the committee on which will hold a meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. A vote ten- dering thanks of members of the associa- tion to V. P. Williams of the Brightwood railway, for car to be used as waiting room for patrons, was also passed. The committee on public instailation, ap- pointed at the last meeting of Takoma Lodge, No. 2), F. A. A. M., heid a meeting last night at the aaeees of Chairman 8. S. Shedd, with the following present, viz: Messrs. S. S. Shedd, E. J. Perry, C. M. Heaton, T. F. Willis, H. J. Long, W. G. Platt, O. D. Summy and Dr. F. J. Wood- mon, The following committees were ap- pcinted: Music, Messrs. Shedd, Woodmon and Perry; speakers, Messrs.’ Woodmon, Heaton and Platt; decoration, Messrs. Long, Willis and Summy; invitations, Messrs. Platt, Heaton, Long and Shedd. The date for public installation will occur Friday, December 13. Mr. Wm. Bailey and his son Howard of Newark, N. J., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Bailey, parents of the former, whom they surprised with a Thanksgiving visit. Miss Favorite was a guest over Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. King of North Tako- ma. Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Carroll were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Gilbert, who recently took possession of their North Takoma home. Mr. Randolph Stalmaker of Wheeling, W. Va., is visiting Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Aivey of Oak avenue. Mr. Edward Morris and Mi Proctor Ada of this place, ecrompanion 1 Morris, visited the M. Brightwood yesterday at the marriage ceremony the pastor of Emory Chapel, after w DANCER AHEAD! This is the Season When Colds Are Contracted and Distressing Coughs Are Developed. MUNYON’S COLD CURE Will break up the grip or the worst coll promptly if taken when the cold appears. MUNYON’S COUGH CURE will give immediate reltef, amd effectually cure the most distressing cough. If used alternately with the Cold Cure evecy inalf hour an immediate cure will follow. For soreness and pain in the chest Munson's Plasters are strengthening, #90th- ing and act as protectors. Professor Munyon puts un a separate remedy for every curable disease. They may be had from any druggist at mostly 25 cents per bottle. Ask for a copy of “Munyou's Guide to Health,” read {t and cure yourself. Personal letters to Prof. Munyon, 1505 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa., answered with free medical advice for any disease. the newly married couple returned to their future home, on Maple avenue. Mr. R. E. Lay of Baltimore is visiting relatives on Takoma Heights. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Walters, nee Lazen- by, of Howard county, Md., are spending a portion of their honeymoon with Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Burdett, in their new home on Blair avenue. —.__. HYATTSVILLE. At a recent meeting of the Chillum Grange, with Worthy Master W. R. Mc- Chesney in the chair, an interesting pro- gram was presented. Mrs. Wineberger read a comic selection, Mrs. J. E. Ray a poem, “To the National Grange,” and Mrs. Ander- son a humorous poem entitled “Be Thank- ful for What?” Miss Gertrude Abbott sang “The Church Across the Way.” There was @ general discussion of the subject contin- ted from the last meeting, “Equal Taxa- tion: How It Can Be Approximately Obtain- ed.’ It was the opinion of the grange that the farmers suffered through indifference to this subject, and bore the burden of tax- aticn; that there should be concerted ac- tion on their part to secure tax legislation to the end that every kind of property should pay its just and equitable share of the expenses of the state, counties and mu- nicipalities. The members of the grange expressed the hone that the State Grange of Maryland and other agricultural organi- zations of the state would send their best men before the legislature this winter, when it is expected a new assessment bill will be prepared, to see that the rights of the farmers would be secured in the proposed measure. The next meeting of the Tuesday Club will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Van Doren on Tuesday evening, the 10th instant. Shakespeare's play of Seema will be the subject for discus- sion. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Campbell have return- ed from Atlanta, Ga., where they have been attending the exposition. Golden Rule Lodge, No. 45, I. O. M., met t night at Mechanics’ Hall, and conferred the third or masters’ degree upon Mr. E. A. Fuller. The lodge will give a “feast of reason and a flow of soul” next Monday night. The Children’s Ministering Christian League of Pinckney Memorial Church met yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. H.C. Dobbs. There was a large attendance, the teachers as well as the Sunday school scholars being present. Upon the call of the roll each scholar responded by “deposit- ing a penny h the’ secretary as a con- tribution to the church fund. Rev. Charles J. S. Mayo, rector of the church, requested that the children would give some of their toys and playthings cn Christmas to the poor, Carols were practiced for the Christe mas Sunday school entertainment. —_—— LAUREL, The Vansville Farmers’ Club met Satur- day evening at “Llangollen,” the farm of Col. William S. Powell, at Annapolis Junc- ticn. After an inspection of the farm had been made and a typical farm supper of an excellent character disposed of the club held its business meeting. Mr. D. M. Nesbitt, chairman of the farm Inspection committee, which consisted of Messrs. Hill, Davis and Nesbitt, submit- ted the report of the committee. After the reading of the report Col. Pow- ell read an essay on “A Farmer’s Duty to Himself and to His Neighbors,” which was appreciated and commended by all present. The question of holding an institute was then brought up. The committee having the matter in charge reported that it had teen suggested to invite Secretary Morton to be present at the institute and make an address. President Sylvester stated that a preliminary meeting would be held in Bal- timore about December 11 or 12 to perfect a plan of action to be taken by the insti- tute, which it is proposed to have held in Annapolis in January. The institute at Annapolis will appoint committees to wait upon the members of the committee on ag- riculture and other committees of the house and senate fn the interest of legis- lation for the farmers of the state. The Vansville club was invited to attend the meeting of the agriculturists in Baltimore. President Sylvester thought that the es- tablisiment of a department of farmers’ institutes, under a competent chief, would prove cf great benefit to the farmers of this state, as It has in New York, New Jer- sey, Pennsyivania and other states. Ques- tions pertaining to road building and mat- ters affecting the farmer cculd be brought up at these institutes. After selecting uggestions for the Farmers’ Institute” as the topic of discus- sion at the next meeting, to be held at the Maryland Agricultural College on Decem- ber 28, the meeting adjourned. A. A. Adee, first assistant secretary of state, visited his farm in Howard county, a few miles from _ here, yesterday. Mr. Grover C. Hotbs, son of Mr. James Hobbs of Howard county, has been ap- pointed a page in the United States Sen- ate, to succeed Mr. Arthur McCubbin, at the request of Senator Gorman. The young man is twelve years of age, while Mr. Mc- Cubbin had reached the age limit—sixteen ears. = ‘The fair held at School No. — Friday wa: a successful one, quite a sum being rea ized. The fair was under the direction of the teachers, Misses Eliza Cronmiller, Su- sie Craighill, Annie Wilson and Lee Kel- lar. The fancy table at the fair was in charge of Misses Annie Flannery, Mamie Kellogg, Mary Duvall, Edith Shaffer and Messrs. "Bernard Brown and Emory Martin. The fruit table was in charge of Misses Mary Burton, Mollie Travers and Edith Sykes and Mr. Ernest Harrison. The candy table was in charge of Misses Eva Phelps, Effie Beall, Mary Lanahan and Messrs. William Flannery and Phil Gross- cup. The ice cream table was in charge of Misses Lottie Wheeler and Addie Curley. —— The inquest on Leon Pisa, who died at the State Insane Asylum at Farmhurst, Del., was held yesterday, and the three attend- ants-—-Lynch, Swan and Brown—were held without bail on the charge of being respon- sible for his death. Signor Pera, a chief of bureau of the Italian governme was stabbed in the back yesterday in Rome by a clerk whom he_ had discharged. There has been serious fighting at Sam, a fortified seaport of Morocco, between the forces of the sultan and insurgent Arabs. Responses from leading advocates of the single tax theory throughout the country to the invitaticn to participate in the con- ference of ‘so-called reform forces in Chi- cago in March, 1896, are generally unfavor- able to the proposition. The writers be- lieve that the land question should be made preninese How to Obtain a Fair Complexion by Natural Means, The natural Carlsbad Sprudel Salt clears the complexion and_ purifies the blood. It is easily soluble, pleas- ant to take and permanent in action. Best taken when plenty of outdoor exercise can be had. The genuine product of the Carlsbad Springs has the signature of “EISNER & MEN- DELSON CO., New York,” on every bottle.