Evening Star Newspaper, January 24, 1896, Page 10

10 Saks and Company announce to the mothers of boys that tomorrow they will - turn over to you all the broken lots in their Boys’ and Chil- dren’s Department at prices that ignore even the cost. We've ot the smallest parcek of odds and ends now we’ve ever” id—but on them we've done the biggest kind of cutting. We urge that you keep in mind that this offer is limited to tomorrow: All the broken lots—one, two and three Suits of a kind— Boys’ Long Pants Suits.| Boys’ Short Pants Suits. All the broken lots—one, two and three of a kind— All the $5.00 ones—$z2.25. All the $2.50 ones—$r.00. All the $7.00 ones—$3.25. All the $3.50 ones—$r.50. All the $8.00 ones—$3.75. All the $4.00 ones—$r.75. All the $10.00 ones—$4.75. All the $5.00 ones—$2.25, All the $12.00 ones—$5.75. All the $7.00 ones—$3.25. ° All the $13.50 ones—$6.50. All the $8.00 ones—$3.75. 53 All the $15.00 ones—$7.25. All the $9.00 ones—$4.25. All the $16.00 ones—$7.75. All the $10.00 ones—$4.75. $ The sizes are from 14 to 19 The sizes are from-4 to 15 years. years. z 3 All the broken lots—Velrets, Junior Suyits—Mi rs, P s eT Regular prices have Tomorrow. ......++- 246 5 e Corduroys, Seseetee been $3.50 to $0— $2.50 $1.50 iy, Blouse and Regular prices . Seagregeeseongeete ies ’ All the broken lots of Chinchilla and Pilot Boys’ Reefers— thin hectes_with fancy ining aad vee vet collars—miay have the size you want— may not. Hegular prices, $3 to $4—tomorrow..... seni pin -eclissc a rete $1.98 Soeseesegenget Seo All the broken lots of Boys’ Cay Coats Overcoats—i Verne sian from 3" to B years: Regular prices have Sein = $5, $6 and $7. $2.48 resee$ sizes 3, 4'and 7. + * All ths broken lots of Star Snirt Wals hirt Waists—fin white linen and fine fancy. percate: and we mus purchaser to 3. Regular p Tomerrow Srotees sete sted limit each ie. _ A8C. See Sets Tomorrow is to be an important day, you see! Srepeseeseete | | SARS AND rte COMPANY, Sreteeete Penn. Ave. and 7th St.—*‘Saks’ Corner.” Pe es Ss ss ss Se SS eletetaeitteetetete * g end us Your )Victoria , son opens, and let us over- \ haul it thoroughly. Our repair and painting fa- cilities are of the highest order. If it’s any con- venience to you, we'll store( the carriage after painting till it’s required, without extra charge. Andrew J. Joyce’s Sons, CARRIAGE BUILDERS, 1028-30 Conn. Ave. it DSODODOIOCOUOXR OO OEEKE About Your Shirts. you feel as easy and dressy in them as you might? Do they wear as long ag they should? Are they made expeclally t0 ft you? No? That's why they don't then. You're not built like the man they were made for. We'll make your shirts from your own pattern, and guarantee them to fit and wear. They'll prove cheaper in the end than the other kind. Sample for $1.50. P. T. HALL, sos F8 “That Reminds Me.” . “This ts just the kind of weather to catch a bad cold. A drop or two of good whisky goes a long way toward ward- ing it off. All the folks I know use MAGRU- DER'S PRIVATE STOCK WHISKY—‘cause it's pure and rich and 7M eliclous. Full quart ZF” vottle for $1." i. Magruder &., TWO STORES, oi4!7 ® ¥. hit teas Conn. ave. and M st. BAR4444454 0404 can Rae eA Oe jThe making of junusual garments, “Pink” Riding Coats, Golf Suits, Bicycling Suits, &c.—are specialties wkerela we've won distinction for clever tailoring. Moderate tariff charges are , another feature. qSchultz, terns s-ta-sode, 45 ave., opp. Arlington Hotel. geez —hefore the spring sea- It, Aaa dAnRad, Sere ree rere Frank Wells, the Shirtmaker, Has the reputation of turning out the best made Sbirts in Washington, Years of studying the every need of bis patrons—has enabled him to butld up on» of the Biggest shirt businesses in town. cated on the avenue under Willard’s Hotel. ja2t-1id Clear Saving of Sis. ‘The FULL-DRESS SUITS we've made all ak for $50 rival those made elsewhere for i $5. We now make them to measure only $35_of lish Worsted or Broadclotb—tailored in latest style, silk iced and satisfaction guar- Hasle tt & BP: iste MODERN TAILORS, 4a24-10d 91845 PA. AVE. DON’T DIP —write right along until finish—write with the fountain pen that never balke—the Lancaster Gold points “Guntanteed” Ohee Fodsiate Pees point. jug rante: Pe hanged and repaired. Says = LANCASTER GOVERNMENT PEN CO., 919 $a24-10d — RECORDS IN VENEZUELA. Maps and Documents for the Use of the American Commission. A special cable dispatch to the New York Herald from Caracas, Venezuela, says: The commission appointed by the foreign department of the government to examine the records relative to the boundary dis- pute with Great Britain is hard at work preparing maps and making certified copies of documents for the use of the American commission. This work, it is said, will be finished in a few days. Minister of Foreign Affairs Rojas }s still too ill to attend meetings of the cabinet. iit a REAR oo ry | Boys’ Clothing At Half Price! We have reached a point where we consider the balance of the stock of Boys’ Clothing is our profit, and we are willing to split that with you, hence this offer of half price for Boys’ Suits, Reefers and Overcoats. Half our prices means more than haf others’ prices! Parker, Bridget & | ce MLA RUM TAUTABORURAAM :Clothiers, 315 7th St. ‘ : b ON RNR AA AN HOSE DOWN! —Just for one day—Saturday—we Bigck ——— will sell Men's 25c. Fast Drop Stitched Halt Hose (high spliced heel toe), in half-dozen lots (6) 75C. This is but 12}c. for 25c. Hose! AUERBACH?’S “On the Avenue,” 623. it What Itlleans This 20 per cent “STOCK-TAKING” SALE will soon end! It means the best class of Men's Furnishings at one-fifth om! ese won't Iast long! 25e. articles for 20c. SOc articles for 40c. . T5e. articles for 60c. 1.60 articles for 80c. 1-50 articles for $1.30, .00 articles for $1.60. Shirts made to order a specialty. Mayer's, Men’s Goods, 943 Pa. Ave. ‘Ju22-20d ‘TOMORROW —LAST DAY OF OUR GRAND CLEAR- ING SALE. READ OUR GEAWAY PRICES ON 6TH PAGE. it KANN’S, 8TH AND MARKET SPACE. See Hutterly if Your Watch is Not Working FQ SEIT YOU. Quick, reliable, guaranteed re his specialty, 15 years of experienc, fed for and delivered. 75c. for Cleaning or New atten Ty, Timepteco Physician, 632 G St. 28-124 I don’t produce “high- art” Wonders— 2: prom ricks with twist- PRINTING and I want’ the printing of mattis PRINTING want the job la ag or small. gue 1679 for estimate. 506 roth St. 023-108 | PROGRAMCOMPLETED | Arrangements Made for the Pogil- istio Oarnival. FIVE CONTESTS T0 A FINISH Lasker Wins the Chess Tourney in : Russia. GENERAL SPORTING NOTES The program for the pugilistic carnival, which begins near El Paso, Tex., on Febru- ary 14, is complete. Five finish contests be- tween the most prominent pugilists in Amer- ica have been arranged. On the opening day “Bob” Fitzsimmons and Peter Maher will have another whirl at each other, and this event will be the only one in the heavy- weight division. Fitzsimmons should te able to repeat his victory. In the welter-weight class “Joe” Walcott, “Tom” O'Rourke's black cyclone, will try conclusions with Scott Collins, known as “Bright Eyes.” The chances are that Col- lins will thereafter be known as “Black Eyes.” The l'ght-weight class will be represented by “Jack” Everhardt of New Orledns and Horace Leeds of, Atlantic City. Everhardt is the stronger and better finisher, while Leeds is probably the better boxer. In a finish Everhardt should win. George Dixon, the champion feather- weight, and “Jerry” Marshal of Pittsburg will be the pair in that class. Marshal has rever dene anything to warrant the belief that he can defeat Dixon, and the champion should retain his title. . The final bout will be between the ban- tams, “Jimmy” Barry*and “Johnny” Mur- phy. The best man that Barry has met is Caspar Leon, whom he twice defeated. At the same time, the form shown by Barry points to the conclusion that he is a top- notcher. Murphy has the credit of a twei ty-five-round drawn battle with “Billy’ Plimmer in 1894, a very creditable achieve- ment. It remains to be seen if Murphy has retained his form. On the whole, the contest should be a re- markably interesting one, with the result a problem. All these battles will take place in the daytime, starting about noon. LASKER TAKES THE PRIZE. Winner of the Chess Tournament at St. Petersburg. The pairing yesterday in the St. Peters- burg chess tournament was Pillsbury vs. Lasker and Tschigorin ys. Steinitz. Prompt- ly at the hour, Pillsbury attacked Lasker with a Ruy Lopez, which the Berlin-Eng- lander defended as in the second round of the tournament. As before, Pillsbury emerged into the ending with the superior Position, and bets were freely made that he would win. Lasker, however, fought with his utmost skill and tenacity for a draw, and by really splendid play succeeded in accomplishing his purpose; the game being abandoned as drawn after fifty-one moves. At its conclusion, Lasker was congratu- lated on being the winner of the first prize, none of his competitors now being able to reach his score. The game also concludes the battles be- tween Pillsbury and Lasker, Pillsbury scor- ing thsee and one-half points and Lasker two and one-half points of the six encoun- ters. The game between Tschigorin and Steinitz Was adjourned. . TORONTO TO TRY AGAIN. Two Crews Likely to Be Henley. TORONTO, Ont., January 24.—The rowing clubs of this city are making arrangements by which an eight, as well as four-oared crew, may be sent to Henley next summer. Hanlon believes two teams can be secured in Toronto capable of making a creditable showing against the Englishmen and mem- bers of the proposed crews will soon be se- lected. The Thompson and Muntz brothers, who represented Toronto in England last year, are certain to go again next summer. TO PLAY FOR THE TROPHY. Se The Capital Club's Whist Team to Play the Baltimores. ‘The Capital Bicycle Club whist team will meet the Baltimore Whist Club four tomor- row afternooa and evening in a match for the American whist trophy. The contest was first set for Tuesday, as announced in The Star, but the Baltimore players could not arrange to be in Washington in time. The game tomorrow will be the last cham- pionship contest in the east until next sum- mer, when the whist congress will assemble in Brooklyn. The cup will be sent to St. Louis, where the executive committee will meet January 27, and the annual game will be played be- tween the east and the west. The teams representing their respective sections of the country are the St. Paul for the west and the Americus of Bcston for the east. The club which wins will take the American Whist League challenge trophy home, where it will still be subject to the regular challenge until the congress assembles. The cup is the property of the league and must be won by a club twenty times to be- come permanently the property of the club. The Sun zays of the local team: ‘The Capital Bicycle team is one of the few which have not adopted the American leads. Its members play entirely to deceive their opponents. If the hands break their way, then they are most successful. WHAT VON DER AHE SAYS. St. Louis Franchise Not for Sale—Will Buy Cleveland's. i Presidegt Von der Ahe of the St. Louis Base Ball Club, has wired to President Robison of the Cleveland Club: “Please deny report that you have purchased St. Louis franchise. If you desire to sell the Cleveland franchise, please set your price and let me know at once.”” The report was that Robison would dis- band the Browns, replace them by the Cleveland Club and have the vacant place filled by Detroit, now in the Western League. Mr. Von der Ahe said that if President Robison will sell, he will transfer Cleve- land to St. Louis. “I was recently offered $125,000 for the St. Louis franchise by a syndicate,” he added, “‘but it is not for sale at any price.” Latonia Jockey Club Stakes. The stakes cf the Latonia Jockey Club, which closed on the 15th instant, filled well. The best horses of the day are included in the Hst. Among them are: Ben Brush, Ramiro, Crescendo, Princé Lief, Ben Eder, Beau Ideal, Captive, Loki, First Mate, Ben Holladay, Nimrod, Sir Play, Moylan, Don Carillo, 1a Pickwick, Sabine, Flying Dutch- man, Rudolph, Buck Massie, Simon W., The Commoner, Free Advice, Oakwood, Vas- sal, Stowaway, Grannan, Voorheis, Belli- bw es Prime Minister and Will- lam T. Kentucky Association Stakes. Entries to the spring stakes of the Ken- tucky Association have been announced. Six stakes received an average of forty entries. Many prominent stables are rep- resented. Ramiro, Prince Lief, Nimrod, Semper Ego, Moylan, The Winner, Myrtle, Harkness and others are in the three-year- old events. Inks to Pitch for the Phillies, It is announced that a base ball deal has been consummated between the Philadel- phia and Louisville teams whereby Smith, one of the pitchers of the local club, will be traded for Bert Inks, the left-handed twirler of the Loutsvilles. There was ro money consideration. Games With Local Teams. The management of the Johns Hopkins Base Ball Association has already arrang- ed games with Columbian University, in Washington, on April 7, and a return game in Baltimore on April 10, and with Gallau- det College, in Wash! A with a return game in sae Pree sa A. pool playing contébt took place last night at the Hotel rich between Fred. A. Stewart of: Ball the cRampion of Maryland, and Tut! of this city. The game was won by Stéwart, with a score of 125 to 91. 1 oF Another game was p| between Hard- city, which Hard- ing and Brown of this te A crowd of 200 a the contests, oe ing won; score, 125 AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN e% ar) Arrangements Being Made for an’ Electrio Funeral Car. Construction of an immense Chimney. —Many Other Local Notes of General Interest. The officials of the Beechmont Cemetery Company are making arrangements with the management of the Great Falls electric road to have a funeral car placed on that road, to facilitate the traveling to the new burial ground. The introduction of a funeral car will be a novelty to Washington, but its use in other cities has been fully demon- strated. Land in close proximity to cities has become too valuable to be used for burlat purposes, and the object is now to locate a cemetery as far from a city as pos- sible, yet convenient of access. Beechmont cemetery 1s located about a mile and a half aboye Cabin John bridge, contains 211 acres, and fronts for about a half a mile on the Conduit road. When the Great Falls road is complete the cars will pass within a few hundred feet of the entrance. The total dis- tance of the cemetery from the city is about nine miles, too long to be visited in a car- riage funeral, and hence the necessity of the funeral car. The car will be rather long, built especially for the purpose, with a raised dais in the floor to hold’ the casket, while seats will be arranged around the in- side to accommodate at least sixty people. As soon as the railroad {s constructed as far as Cabin John bridge a spur will be run westward to the cemetery entrance. Beechmont cemetery Was not opened un- til last October, and since then over thirty lots have been sold, while twelve inter- ments have been made, despite its present remoteness. Mr. A. B, Mullett, the archi- tect, has just completed plans for a fine vault for Mr. George W. Cissel, and the work will be commenced at once. » Ladies’ German Club. The Ladies’ German Club gave a very successful and enjoyable dance last even- ing at Linthicum Hall, being the second of the winter series. The attendance, while select, was quite large. The german was led in good style by Dr. Robert Mason. Among those present were Miss Danger- field, Miss English, Mr. and. Mrs. J. M. Dashiell, Miss Beall, Miss Huntington, Migs ‘Trenholm, the Misses Dunlop, Miss Wheat- ley, Mrs. Page, the Misses Griffith, Miss Gordon, Miss Crampton, the Misses Bar- bour, Miss Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Welch, Miss Festitits, Miss Stevens, Miss Libbey, Mrs. Chapin, Miss Mix, Miss Baker of Win- chester, Va.; Miss Compton, Miss Hayden, Miss Bailey, Miss Wilson,’ Mr. and Mrs. Hildreth, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Miss Ware, Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Bermy, Mr. and Mrs. J. Holdsworth Gordon, Mr, and Mrs. William A. Gordon, Messrs. Reeves Lewis, J. Fulton Lewis, J. H. Bradley, Reginald B. Looker, Faust, Scwers, 8. 'D." Bradley, William Wheatley, Urquhart, »<topley, Hassan, S. H. Wheatley, H. W. Brunt, Fickling, Hun- ter, McMillan, Simms,:, Casilear, Norris, Nicholson, Yellatt and! Lieut. Hodges. Immense Chimney. Work has been started on the immense cbimney of the plant efthe Potomac Elec- tric Light and Bowér ‘Company, at the corner of 33d and K,streets, and when completed it will be the,tallest of any chim- ney in the District... It will be of steel and will tower 200 feet above the roof of the building, this heigwt being calculated as necessary for the draught. ft the base the chimney will measure eighteen feet square, sloping gradualy until at the top the measurement will be hine-feet square. The chimney will bé.completed in about a month. Ice Breaking Up. The rise in temperature und the rains of the last few days have done a wonderful amount of good and will save the District government about $4,000, expended last year in breaking up the ice in the harbor. The warm rain has rotted the ice through and has so broken up the frozen surface that a good deal has disappeared. The ice is breaking up gradually and is carried down the river in the outgoing tide. The work of the rain {s welcomed by those whose wharf property is Hable to be dam- aged by a flood or a freshet. Bad Condition. The Canal road from the Aqueduct bridge to the Conduit road is in a miserable con- dition and full of bad ruts and holes, many of the latter being dangerous for horses. This road is more traveled than any other road leading into Georgetown and receives the least attention. ae Guild of the Holy Cross. The Guild of the Holy Cross, an organiza- tion composed of the young ladies of the Epiphany Church, has undertaken a win- ter’s work that is commendable. The or- ganization Intends to supply the families of the poorer pastors in the diocese of Mary- land with clothing, and also to supply the needy ones in the mission of the church with food and clothing. In order to do this and to raise funds for current work the guild gave a luncheon at the Hooe building, on F street, Tuesday and Wed- nesday afternoons, from 12 to 3 o'clock, that was successful In every way. The lunch was well patronized, and it is thought that quite a neat sum was raised to carry out the excellent plans which have been laid. Most of the money will be used to furnish sewing machines on which the work may be done, and the room in which the guild meets has for the time being been transformed into a sewing room. The work was taken in charge by Miss Gould, Miss Berry, Miss Mamie Boyd, Miss Helen Boyd, Miss Jennie Boyd, Miss Kathryn Evans, Miss Maida Evans, Miss Marion Evans, Miss Dickson, Miss Turner, the Misses Winslow, Miss Duncanson, Miss Brown, Miss Slater, Miss Emily Wilson, Miss Town- send and Miss Stiles under the direction of the president of the guild, Miss Pendleton. The supplies for the lunch were furnished atuitously by Hooe & Co.. W. B. Moses’ Sons, N. W. Burchell, G. G. Cornwell, C. C. Bryan, the Arlington, the Ebbitt, H. G. Small and M. W. Beveridge. ——___ Robberies: Reported. Sherman Mason of'4th and K streets. nerthwest reported to’ tHe police this morn- ing that his pool root was entered Tues- day night and a gold; watch, some cigars, cigarettes, tobacco and a revolver were stolen. gut A dark blue overcogt, belonging to W. Costello, was stolen ;during the last four days from his store,room at 6th and G@ streets northwest. a ‘i L, P. Terrell of 931 Néw York avenue re- perted to the police: ttils morning that an overcoat and derby ‘Hat were stolen from the hallway of his house yesterday even- ing. ch ‘x J. Sommers, No, 2 I street northwest, complains that a bldck’ silk umbrella was stolen from his hous iterday morning. A Surprise fér John Bull. From the Philadelphia Press. : Bon Marche, 314 and 316 7th St WHERE YOU ‘SAVE. Not a day passes but that we are told by some new cus- tomer of her surprise at the magnitude of this business. More of you should avail yourselves of the money-saving opportuni- ties so lavishly extended. Shop where you can save money. $6 to $9 Silk $4.05 Waists, ‘The mid-winter’s most beautiful Silk Waisis in the richest of striped, fig- ured and changeable color blendings. A windowful greets you outside and two big tablesful are within, on the ground floor. A number of very fine Black Silk Waists also in the lot. ‘Their regular prices are $6, $7, $7.50, $8.50 and $9. Choles........ ++ $4.95 Dollar 6 7 C. Gloves, Just for a day—Saturday—we will sell Fine 4-button Kid Gloves, in tans, reds, browns, pearis and white, in self and black embroidered backs, 4 large _ Pearl buttons and regular $1 juality. tur- Roe OFG: gflen’s 50 & 75¢c. 33C- The richest of Stylish Tecks, Puffs, Four-in-Hands, Dejoinville Bows, &c. Have been 50 and 75c. ery For a day— Shirts, d5C Tomorrow—Saturday—we will sell Men's Unlaundered Dress Shirts, Mnen bosom and band. Good stout muslin, thoroughly to otimrs’ 50c. shirts, $ — $7.63 3 Come search this big tableful Stylish of Rough Black Box Reefers, which were $10, $12.50, $13 and $14. To be sold tomorrow for.. ++ $7.68 {BON MARCHE, i314 & 316 7th ore $9.81 - Come search this big tableful of Ultra-stylieh Box Reefers and “Frank- Jin” Oonis, which have been selling at $15, $17.50, $20 and $22.50.. To be sold tomorrow for + $9.81 Thank the rain —for the continuation of Thursday’s offer, as we shall run these Underwear specials again tomorrow: Corset 7 Cc. Covers, Good muslin, well made, high neck. and not more than two to a buyer. Muslin Drawers, I 3 C. Good muslin, well made, deep hem With tucks, not more thau two pairs to 26c. Muslin Chemise, Corded band, good muslin and not more than two to a buyer. Muslin 5 9 Cc. Gowns, ‘Two styles, soft, stout muslin, “round” neck and “‘surplice’” neck, both trimmed with embroidery and fully worth 75c. Not more than two to a buyer. nes + VODOOGEDL IDOSOL OGD MOOD HH LLOD DOL GIDODD DL 009-900 O OLS OES SO FOO DOS 450000 0000000000000 000% siete te teheentete toilette teste ested edt toeoedetonttotosteotongeteesteleeitedied tenets LESS THE “FRILLS.” —It is purely a problem ORING EMPORIUM. land Suitings—No two 906 F as ee ee es ee ee ae 30 choice patterns Celebrated West of Eng- alike—any tailor in the The special one and two and three-day sales which we have been having these late days—have been the means of broadening the lines of our business—Desirable goods are put out at extremely low price—Every possible ef- fort is made to swell the sales away beyond what we look for in ordinary times—There is no question of PROFIT of putting the prices so low as to COMMAND public interest—and thus secure the biggest kind of an advertisement for our NEW “ERA” TAIL- city will say $25 for a suit of stuffs not one whit better—Saturday’s Price, $ 50 I 2 == to-measure. Should any of these stuffs be left you can claim them Monday at same price—;. MERTZ AND MERTZ, Street. THE BRIGHTWOOD ASSOCIATION. Work Done by the Citizens—Improve- ments Wanted. There has just been issued by the Bright- wood Avinue Citizens’ Association a book- let of some twenty pages, containing the constitution and by-laws of the associa- tion, a list of its officers, committees and members and the schedule of the Bright- wood mail service. ‘This association has been exceedingly ac- tive and urtiring in its efforts to promote the welfare of the community in the re- gion adjacent to Brightwood avenue. It was organized March 17, 1891, and to its energies can be traced the establishment of the electric raliway from the city limits to Takoma, the lighting by gas of Bright- wood avenue, the laying of water mains from the Fort Reno reservoir, the con- struction of sewers, sidewalks and the im- provement and widening of streets, to- gether witn the enlargement of the Bright- wood echool building, so that now the peo- ple of that suburb declare it to be one of the best in the District, Through the ef- forts of this association, also, three daily mails have been established. Just at present it is using its efforts to have a fully equipped engine house estab- lished and a large police force detailed for the better protection of persons and prop- erty in the county, and also a general sew- er system for the drainage of the populous and growirg community northward of Sol- diers’ Home. The District Commissioners look with favor on the proposed improve- ments, and have embodied the matter in their estimates to Congress, and it is hoped by the asscciation that the necessary legis- lation to bring about these needed improve- ments will be secured. ‘The present officers are: W. V. Cox, pres- ident; N, E. Robinson, vice president; C. F. King, secretary; A. G. Osborn, treasurer. The execut've and legislative committee in- cludes these officers, together with Dr. C. G. Stone, Dr. H. Darling and E. T. Bates. —_——_. Light Battery Entertains. The members of battery A; D. C. N. G., Nght artillery, gave an enjoyable oys' roast at their quarters in the armory build- ing Wednesday evening to their friends. The attendance was large, and from among the guests the ranks of the battery were well filled up, about twenty candidates | signing application papers. Capt. Fors- bere vas present and personally saw that every man had a good time. Oysters and coffee were in abundanee, the former being served im a number of varieties by the chefs of the battery. Pipes and tobacco were plentiful, and after these had been lit the guests were treated to an impromptu musical and literary program. The affair lasted until near midnight. oe Claim to the Falklands. Regarding the report that the republic of Argentina is about to reopen and press a claim of long standing to the owner- ship of the Falkland islands, in view of the stand taken by President Cleveland on the ‘Venezuelan boundary dispute, Senor Do- minguez, the charge d'affaires at the Ar- meatine legetion here, says he has received no information from his government on the subject. The report that Argentina would send a lly accredited minister to the United States to urge the matter, he said, probably grew out of the fact that that country at present had no fully ac- credited representative here, but that one was soon to be appointed in the ordinary channels of diplomacy. WILL NOT HANG FRIDAY. Probable Reprieve for a Condemned Murderer. The Court of Appeals adjourned yester- day until the first Monday in February, the 3d, having under advisement, among other cases, that of John, alias Patsey, Harris, sentenced to be hanged Friday next for the murder of Matthew Spruell, the 4th of last July. No decision will be rendered during the recess of the court, but, at the sugges- tion of Mr. Chief Justice Alvey, District Attorney Birney will request the President to postpone the execution until a decision in the case has been rendered. The Presi- dent will, of course, grant Harris a re- prieve, probably one of about thirty day so that it is certain that Harris will not be hanged Friday next, although the impres- sion is general that the Court of Appeals bed affirm the judgment of the court be- low. ——— Erecting Fire Escapes. Messrs. Duffy & Leonarda, proprietors of the American House, at 7th street and Pennsylvania avenue, were before Judge Kimball in the Police Court today, charged with conducting an unlicensed hotel. Dur- ing the hearing it was brought out that, although the tender of license money had been made, a license was refused on the ground that the building is without fire es- capes, as is required by law. Mr. Leonnarda explained that Mr. Duffy and himself are merely tenants, and, he contended, if the fire escapes are a neces- sity they should be erected by the owner of the property, Gen. Bacon. A fine of $45 was imposed, with the under- standing that $40 of the amount is to be refunded if the premises are vacated, or applied on xhe license fee if the fire escapes are supplied. ‘The owner cf the property maintained that under the law he is not required to erect the improvements in question, but the court held differently. —__ Charged With Larceny. Mattie Qualles, a young colored girl, was arrested today by Wetectives Hiland and Lacy, charged with the larceny of a quan- tity of wearing apparei from Mrs. Steven- son of 349 22d street northwest. She was located. in the Division, and after being taken to headquarters was removed to No. 1-station and locked up to await a hearing in the Police Court tomorrow. —_—_»—___ Disorderly Conduct. Thomas Morris, a telegraph operator, and John Wilson, a salesman, were in the Po- lice Court today, charged with disorderly assembly, loud and boisterous talking, in disturbing a meeting of the Salvation Army last evening. It was claimed that Morris fled when pursued by the officers and was caught hanging on a picket fence, which he attempted to scale. After hear- ing what the witnesses had to say, Judge Kimball fined Morris $10 and released Wil- son on his personal bonds. —<.—— McLaurin’s Vote Takes a Jump. On the first ballot in the Mississippi sena- torial contest last night Money recelved 68 votes; Lowery, 40; Alen, 35; Hooker, 8; McLaurin, 9. On the next McLaurin jumped to 15, and the announcement was met with some applause, but on the six- teenth ballot and last McLaurin had drop- eg to 8, while Money received 74, or with- 7 of the required number, when the caucus a tll tonight. i BigShoeSale’ Nearly Overt ; Ouly a few da¥# more and our Mark-down Sale will be at an end— we can't affod “to continue these prices. This iun't a sale of Odds and Ends—it is a legitimate mark-down from the lowest-known regular prices for first-class up-to-date shoe-wear. Lots of people are buying 2 and 3 Pairs et e time—come tomorrow and see if it won't pay you to do the same. Here are some prices that Will make you reach for your HAT! At I9c. Men's and Women's 50c. Wool Kersey Overgaiters. At 37c. Ladies’ Fine Wool Melton We. Overgaiters, At 48c. Child's Genuine Spring-heei wed At 6oc. Misses’ and Child's Splenda Kid and Pevble $1.00 Boots. At gsc. Boys’ and Youths’ Solid Double-sole Shapely Shocs, At $1.15. Ladies’ Soft’ Kangaroo Gelf and Nicely Made Kid Button and Laced Boots— high, medium or spring heels. _ At $1.37. Misses’ Soft Satin Calf Laced and ne half a dozen $2.00 values, At $1.85. Ladies’ Fine Viel Kid Hand-sewed Finish, Kid and Cloth-top Boots. At $2.65. | Ladies’ an@ Men's Hand-made— OCR Famcus Corksole Dress and Walking Shoes. Wm. Hahn & Co.’s 3 RELIABLE SHOE HOUSES, 930-932 7th et. mw. : 1914-1916 Pa. ave. n.w. 233 Pa. ave. 8.1 2 QO OO RINGS — | Every kind—for every purpose Rings in the pre iS metals were intended. —— Specialty made of Wedding Rings— at auone strictly 14 and 1 — Solitaire and ‘arquise § Ri erately priced and a big variety to Select from. in (4 to 8) { : it n, Jem Carl Peters ": 427-29 7th St. 4a Bargains in Furs. Balance of our stock Furs for la« dies, gents and children, Carriage Robes, Coachmen Capes and Gloves at 20 per cent off for cash. NOW READY, OUR SPRING STYLES TOURIST HATS FOR LADIES. JAMES Y. DAVIS’ SONS, Cor. Penna. Ave. and 12th St. ja6-1m CLEARING SALE OF FURS. $60.00 Marten Cape, $35.00. $18.50 Electric Seal Cape, $9.00. $19.50 Astrakhan Cape, $11.00. $40.00 Wool Seal Capes, $25.00. $3.50 Rursian Marten Boas, $1.25. $9.00 Cloth Coats, $5.00. MARTIN WOLRP, Ja21-25a 621 LITE ST. N.W. Get the Best— “IHE CONCORD HARNESS,” Borse Blankets and Lap Robes in great variery and at Jowest prices, LUTZ & BRO., 497 Pa. Ave. N.W. m2-168 (Adjoining National Hotel.» Precious Gems Reset—Old Jewelry fashioned into up-to-date styles. Watches repaired, Expert work—small charges. EVERETT’S—————3225 F St, ja23-16a - Our special offer: A Artists or or sma sn Should avail Power, Animais, Lana scapes, ete., from which themselves y0u can take sour pick a t 5. 10 or 15 cents of this na Formerly sold at * from 15 cents to $1.00 Opportunity ° each. Geo. F. Muth & Co., Successors to Geo. Ryneal, jr., 18 7th st. nw. $n23-244 Those 80-page Ilumi- nated Cover Tablets? The paper is of a good quality and the price within the reach Order A Lot of of all. Think of it— only 5 cents each. John C. Parker, §a23-16d 617-619 TTH ST. NW. TOMORROW-—THE LAST OF OUR _ GRAND CLEARING SALE. IT’S A CUCKOO. READ IT. 6TH PAGE. it §TH_AND MARKST SPACE. Why Don’t You eT h ITS A atten teste SAM.”" Delightfully CERTAIN f@romatic in taste and most coothing in its effects. The relief it CURE affords is instantane- ous, 2c. a bottle. . DRUGGIST, . W. 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