Evening Star Newspaper, March 14, 1896, Page 5

. HE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY; MARCH 14,°1896-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. Cornwell sells the best at the lowest price. Going== Going== —don’t wait until they are all gone before sending in your order for those CHOICE CALIFORNIA FRUITS— at only $2 a dozen assorted cans. [These fruits are the same as first car load — White Cherries, Pears, Peaches, apricots, Green Gages and } Egg Plums—put up in extra heavy syrup—iede of granulated sugar—reg- ular price for this quality ts 25e. a can—while present lot lasts—only $2 ‘¢ Cornwell <&,, geaees Penn. Ave. _ FANCY GROCERIES, WINES AND CIGARS. at Detonsredoegoctontpetoetreteetoete 2The Finest Gown Goods$ PERRY’S.} Let’s see—it is only one— two—three weeks to Easter. That isn’t any more time than you will need to get your new gown ready. All the dressmakers must be getting very busy, judging from the dress patterns we are sending out to this, that and the other one for our custom- ers. We do hope you will come to make your selection before the assortment gets too badly picked over. For, of course, where all are good there can be none that are bad—still you know there is a “queen among queens”—a_ sweetest rose among roses—a gem among gems—and we want you to have the advaiitage of choosing from the complete * variety. We are-very proud of our importings for this spring. We got possession of what, in our judgment, were the most desirable effects over there. We needn’t tell you that they are fine qualities—nor that the prices are as low as they can be—because those are two points that are per- petually true here. -inch Vizoureux — Bine, Green ete.—T5e. a yard. 46-inch Vigoureux — Blue, Brown, Green, ete.—$1 a yard. 4Ginch Armure Suitings — Blue, Brown and variegated mixtures— $1.25 2 yard. 47-inch Ascot Cords—$1.50 a yard. 45-inch Tweeds—$1.25 a yard. 48 inch Blue and Green, Mixed Tweeds—$1.50 a yard. 50-irch Scotch Tweeds—$2.35 and $2.75 9 yard. 40-inch Silk and Wool Chameleon— in all shades—$1.50 a yard. 48-inch Silk and Wool Chine—Bine, Sage, Tan and Brown—$1.50 a yard. 40-inch Silk and Wool Persian— $1.75 a yard 48-inch Silk and Wool Mohair Chameleon—poplin ground—$2 a yard. 48-inch Sitk and Wool Chameleon— Arabesque designs— yard. 44-inch Silk and Wool Bourette— $2 a yard. 48-inch Silk and Wool Mohair —_—__ 9 Brown, Granite—Chameleon colors—$2.75 a yard. ‘The popular Mozambiques— 40-inch Mohair Mozambique—$1.25 a yard. 42-inch Satin-striped Mozambique— Olive and Rose, Black and Green and shades of Blue—$1.25 a yard. 46-inch Mozambiques—Green, Blue and Gray—$1.50 a yard. 42-inch Bourette Striped Mozam- bique—$1.50 a yard. 45-inch Bourette Striped Mozam- bique—Blue, Green and Beige—in the Dew tints—$1.75 a yard. 48-inch Bourette Striped Mozam- binge—Brown, Turquoise, Gray and Green—run with threads of Black— $2 a yard. Established 340. ne 995. You Don’t Need Cash —To buy Furniture and Car- pets and Upholsteries here. We're glad to credit you for “any amount—large or small. And you won’t have to pay for, the accommodation, either. For the same price stands for cash or credit. } Come any time—as often as you tease—and make your wants known. ', ‘ou’re assured the finest goods and i the most geueroug treatment here always. On Credit. Bed Room Suite, $14.50. ‘{} Excellent Sideboards, $9.50. Dining Fables, $3.75. Ingrain 35¢. yd. RUDDEN’S redit House, 513 7th St. mb1$-50d SSO Let Us Rivet It. \t piece of choice china or giass will be as gerviceable and as 5 a8 Rew after we've riveted the parts together. + All sorts of articles sv and satis A ‘Work® called for and de- Hivered anywhere. : R.C.BOND&CO., Sr eee -_ Woodward *«. Lothrop, : toth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. Easter Cards, Booklets and Novelties—first floor. Spring Opening of French Pattern Hats and Bonnets, English Round Hats, Toques and Turbans and Millinery Novelties, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 16, 17, 18. It affords us much pleasure to announce that we are enabled to place before our patrons what we believe to be the choicest and most varied stock of Trimmed and Untrimmed Millinery ever gathered at this es- tablishment, and we trust that our endeavor to supply the best that Eu- ropean and Domestic markets afford will merit your approval. ‘ We claim for our goods originality of style, superior quality, the mostgefined tone and a more reasonable scale of prices than is current in most first-class houses. A visit of inspection will be mutually appre- ciated. Opening Display of. Art Novelties, ° Gifts, Tokens and Souvenirs For Easter, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March 16, 17, 18. In years gone by comparatively few of the trifles as-gifts had any real appropriateness, except Easter Cards. Now there are many things especially intended for Easter, with a wide choice in novelties and sou- venirs. We selected personally in Europe last summer, especially for this Easter season, many pretty, odd and unique things, in which utility and beauty are happily blended. Myriads of kinds and shapes, but only a couple or so of any style. You'll not find a duplicate elsewhere in Washington—they are ours alone. With these we are also showing some very choice specimens of Art Needlework, wonderfully beautifu things, artistically designed and-daintily and cleverly wrought by hand. Come, look about—the whole air is full of the beautiful expression of the glad Easter season. They Include in Part: NOVELTIES IN INKSTANDS, PAPER WEIGHTS, BLOTTERS, STAMP BOXES, CANDLESTI IGRETTES, PHOTO FRAMES, PEN HOLDERS, wesscees-2d annex.) The Coming FLOUR : —is “Cream Blend.” Every day MORE jewels are ad- ded to, its}¢rown. Every day more and more of those who have been using a “favorite brand” lay aside: their prejudice and arenow. $ using the queen of all 3 9 j flours— “Cream - Blend. Every physical force has been used by ‘its rivals to block its way—but without avail—it is still marching triumphantly along — into the best homes in Wash- ington. Its merits are irre- sistible. It makes 300 1-Ib. loaves of THE. BEST Bread in America to the barrel—or nearly } MORE * than other brands. (7 YOUR GROCER can supply you within a few hours. Demand it next time—and accept no substitute—for , truly—it has NO EQUAL, B. B. Earnshaw & Bro., Wholesale Flour and Feed Dealers, 1105-1107-1109 11TH STREET $.E, y 2 M STREET S.E. It Zrbeeesrooocoooeote seeseee: “Opening”’ of Spring Hats Monday and Tuesday: M2 _S0rinz_ “Opening” of FRENCH and ENGLISH Pattern Hats and Bonrets -as well as those of MY OWN designs—will occur on Morday and ‘Tuesday—to which my patrons and other ladies are cordially invited. ENO CARDS. As Souvenira of the “opening” all 50c. and 75c. Flowers will be sold for 25e. a bunch cn those two days, PECOPOIO GH SSCS OSOOES Mrs. C. Stiebel, 1113 i Importer of Fine Millinery. ft AND SOUVENIRS. PTS, TOKE: ~ In Art Needlework There are endless opportunities in dainty elegances—made up and to be made up—for the parlor, the dining room, the bed room. Newest and choicest things cleverly designed—hand-embroidered or hand-painted. Exclusive High Art Novelties, and tasteful inexpensive faticies for mak- ing home life brighter and more attractive. $ Included in Part are: NOVELTIES IN HAND-EMBROIDERED CENTER PIECES, SERVIETTES, DOYLIKS, PHOTO COMMENCED PIECES WITH MATERIAL FOR MOUCHOIR CASES, BLOTTERS, HAND-PAINTED ‘S OMB BRUSH ‘TIDTES, FRAMES, NEEDLE CASES, SILK HOLDERS, ET ‘G, SOFA PILLOWS, PINCUSHION: TER PIECES, SERVIETTES, DOYLIES, SCARFS, TES CHINA SILK SCARFS, AND A MULTITUDE OF EXQUISITELY REA GIFT FITNESS. . —_— Lessons in Art Needlework Free of Charge. WE HAVE EMPLOYED EXPERIENCED AND COMPETENT TEACHERS OF ART NEEDLE- WORK, AND, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, WILL SHOW NEW STITCHES, COMMENCE WORK OR GIVE ION OF ANY ARTICLE FREE OW. CHARGE TO |ASARS. OF STAMPED GOODS AND EMBROIDERY MATERIALS. (st floor. . ee --1ith st. building.) THE NECESSARY INSTRUCTION TO THE COMPLETI ALL PUKOH. c aS see ree hin People Soon Get Fat *** cheeks, Makes pale,’ sallow skin fresh ‘andj rosy. Builds wy strengthens e entire syst¢ brain as well as the bed; a food and‘a tonic, that's digested by the wenkest stomach. Entirely © free from digggrecuble odor or taste, ¢ © Even childreu readily take it. 4-pint bottles, 35c. OGRAM’S Two Drug Stores, }-and mh14-28d * 1 . . . ere oereres oer ene Pm iGluten- Bread Helps Diabetics. E E e ] Tt helps them to get well by its wonder- é fal curatize qualities. Besides, ‘it's the only bread that Diabetics can eat. It’s entirely free from starch, deleterious substances. and easily digested. 15e. Krafft’s Bakery, CHOICE Ct 14-8, tude sugar-or any Highly nutritious . loaf, : COR. PA, AVE. AND ASTH ST. \FECTIONS AND PASTRY. monn New Gown Stuffs for Easter. (Colors and Black). Individual, original and strikingly handsome effects in New Spring Dress Goods await you at our counters. All the standard favorite weaves and many debutantes—duplicates of what fashionable Europe is wearing, will be wearing this season. Never before have the attractions been so numerous, so desirable or more reasonable in price. In New Wash Dress Goods We are now showing a very large, varied and carefully selected stock of the most desirable and fashionable Wash Fabrics, imported and domes- tic, for spring and summer. Included in this collection are Real Rus- sia Crashes, ‘imported especially for Women’s and Men’s Golfing and Cycling Suits and other outdoor spring and summer costumes. It is all linen, hand-made, unequaled for durability, and launders beautifully. We invite your special attention to those most fashionable of all Wash Dress Stuffs for this season, The New Grass Linens. We show them in the plain flax or natural color; also a great va- riety of colors in figures, spots, stripes and plaids, both in all linen, cotton and linen and silk and linen. Included in part are: Plain Union Linen Batiste. 28 inches wide, per yard..........20, 25 and 30c. Plain All-linen Batiste. 28 inches wide, per yard... Russia Liner? Crash. a Very effective in full suits. Dingonal effect. inches wide. Per-yard.----7- “25 and Sic. Canvas weave, 36-inch, per yard. Striped and Checked Linens. _ Plain linen ground, with silk stripes and checks lavender, 28 inches Broken Plaids in blue, maize and red. 46 inches wide. Per yard... seecee ees $1.60 Polka Dot Linens. ‘ Linen ground with polka dots in blue, brown and black. 82 inches wide. Per yard.. «+535 and 40c. Embroidered Linens. Linen ground embroidered in golden brown, red and blue. 32 inches wide. Per yard......... Embroidered Striped Effects in blue, green and brown. 32 inches wide. Per yard.. Exquisite Embroidered Effects in blue, bi black. 46 inches wide. Per yard. in blue, rose, pink, white, yellow, ce white gad yellow. ‘and bide and yellow. Pisin linen ground, with silk stripes in black, yellow. blue, red and’ vhite. ‘S2inch. Per yd-$1.00 Plain linen ground with stripes m lace and tinsel i. = S effects. 32 inches Wide. Per'yard...-------.$1.00 | Persian Embroidered Linens. a . et red Plain linen ground with rich embroidered strij Plaid Linens. we in Persian effects. Red, green and linen shades; lain round, with silk plaids in black and 3 pean en sro ite, ote ana’ blacks “sa | rose, pink, golden brown and green. 46° inches inches ‘wide. -Te. ' wide. Per yard. ++ -$4.00 YOth st. building.) exclusively of this fash- G7 Notice the very attractive dit fonable ratural flax color—F street wi Monday we shall place on sale 4,000 yards of the well-known Parkhill Ginghams in checks, stripes and plaids and desirable colorings at * 8c. the Yard--Regular Price, 12%c. st thoor......... +++e10th st. building.) —o—. : Silk Department Announces a New Invoice of Turkoman Silk Waist Patterns In New Colorings. Each in a Separate Box. 6% Yards in the Pattern, $5.50. . New Arrivals in Wash Silks. Pretty Designs and Pleasing Combinations. - STRIPED JAPANESE WASH SILKS, strikh [- 1 JACQUARD STRIPED JAPANESE and colorings, fast coloré. Per mise quali Ba a age.| sua. cise <=-=Woodward & Lothrop. = 4 ASE 85c. fe19-1m ) our delicious STRAWBERRY CREAM. Hard to find auything else that will be so welcome. We make ours «if fresh, fully ripened berries, and the richest cream. Prepared in cur usual matchless manner, 19 other flavors every day. Small Fancy Cakes, 40c. Ib. Ice Cream, Fusselll’s rss & Confections. 427 New York Avenue mb14-28d . See Our Tulips! * * * We have the yery finest Tulips in the * * * city! They are fresher, sweeter and will * Inst longer than any athers, No other * © florist comes anywhere near having as * © * many as we are showing! 25 cents dozen! A. Gude & Bro., 1224 F St. mh14-12 iBay Rum iby the barrel. ~ ci We buy. ours direct from the custom house and bottic it-here.- It is made in . St. Thomas’ Island, West Indies, by a A. H. RUSE and is absolutely unadalter- sted. Quart bottles, Tce. only. J. W. Jennings; once DRUGGIST,; For Full Set 1142 Conn. Ave. ’Phone 1623. 114-: ARTIFICIAL ———— TEETH. ———— _ For $y-twlow the price of the ——-— onilinars! we'll make you the ve ———— finest sot of ARTIFICIAL TEETH. ‘Guaranteed to be durable, natural —ifelike and perfect 1217 Penna. Ave. N. W. mb14-24a Duel’s: Ponol Potten extract Tura .) For Farnfture Cabinet Work. POOL paltshes ola fait cea 0 new. ean PONG aia 1 shee for ist stairs, &e., L bas been used many years and hasbeen awarded 15! pri it is a wonderful Polish. Every one who has Furniture needs it, PRICES, 25c. AND 50c. WOODWARD & LOTHROP, F st. p.w, mbl4s,im EASTER GOWNS. ‘Time to think of them. _ Send us the one you ‘Wore last year. We'll clean it—do It up—and make it-as fresh and dainty as new without Wi ANTON FISCHER, 906 G St mwhl4-84 = Best Matspring, 75c. = A ied Watch for . SMOKE CUBANOLA 55, CIGAR. 1S NONE ei SER eae. 2.W., Soa a if DUPOS Geese as Tt. Builder. Residence, 901 N, THE WORLD OF SOCIETY | ™ visiting Miss Carrie Dougherty, 122 4th Some Gossip, Matrimonial and Other- wise, Cabinet Ladies and the Bicycle—Ea- gagement of a Prominent Official and a Reigning Belle—Personals. Well, the mi-careme is over, and for all the difference it made in the social calendar, its recurrence would not have heen sus- pected if it were not for the fashion cf the moment, which gives it honorable mention. Of course, there were dinners and some other enjoyments that night, but none of these events are so singular as to create any special excitement, for we hear of them every day. Now we look forward to Easter- tide as having within it much that will be interesting in a social way, under the special and always-fascinating effects of new mil- linery and other pleasant illusions of the spring season. Just ut this thne of the year weddings, or, at least engagements, ought to be numercus, and it would greatly restore public confidence in Washington as a matri- jronial center if the world were quickly told all about it. Judging from the announce- ments already made, girls have found their future husbands in other. cities, and Wash- ington will be loser in consequence, while the men, notwithstanding their scarcity and the value which is placed upon them in the home market, have discovered their fate at more or less distant points. But such little details will not detract in any degree from the pleasure all will feel in watching the wedding ceremonies and participating in the attendant festivities. It is a little too early yet to give out the tender sentimentalities that surround the plans of some willing couples whose “souls have but a single thought” and all that style of thing. Somehow or other, with the weather as full of mean surprises as it has developed lately, there is no background for the pretty little stories of love's sweet song. The foundation is all right, and there are no lack of indications that the little god has been attending to business right straight along with the same old deadliness of purpose, but romance does sound so much better when the trees are budding and the air is as soft as some of the things you hear people say, and especially the fellow who has won the girl you wanted. Another feature of the announcement so far is that they seem to be rather surprises, and the couples are so absolutely daft over each other that you feel rather a slight on your own mental grasp not to have defined the situation long ago. This particularly fits the case of one bellé of last year, who almost retired from the gay world the past winter to enjoy the society of the man she loves. He has given Vanity Fair the cut direct to get thoroughly acquainted with the maid of his choice, and just as soon as a doting pa and ma can be brought around to believe that the young peopie are thor- oughly in earnest there is going to be a wedding announcement which will create a flutter right along the line. There has been one dear old Institution re- vived at weddings lately. It iz the weeping mamma. She has come back just in time to redeem all mothers trom the sweeping declaration that they lve only to marry oft their own darlings and then to arrange matches for other people’s. One of the prettiest things at a big wedding just be- fore the season closed was to see the bride's mother following her from the altar, with the tears trickling down her cheeks, She did not care who saw her cry, for she only had eyes to watch the vision in white satin and tulie who was ahead, and she forgot about the rest. © The new woman with a leap year pro- posal does not seem to have yet cornered ker victim, or, if so, she is not boasting abcut it. Not even the bravest of the brides-te-be coull be brought to admit that she did the asking or that her wedding is going to be in any way different from the old-established regulation and fashionable method. The fact of it all is, that the more a wedding resembles the conventional ideal, the better everybody Ikes it. Letting ali the girls handle the wedding finery and the boys as well see the wedding presents may upset the ideas of a few advanced folks—but it seems a good way to lots of people to let family enthusiasm bubble over in such a fashion. Some entertain- ments oi this kind are of daily occurrence just now in the west end, and they have set no end of pleasant gossip in circulation, without which the weddings which they are to precede would be voted dull and stupid effairs. Mrs. and Miss McMillan, Miss Julia, Edie and Miss Ledyard, have been in New York for the past three days. One of the ornaments in the parlor of the Vice President's suite at the Normandie 4s @ rug used as a sofa cover. It was pre- sented to Mrs. Stevenson during the Alaska trip she enjoyed with the Vice President and their daughters last year. It is made of eagle breasts, is soft and fluffy and in pretty Nght brown shades. Mrs. Stevenson values it too highly to use ft on the floor and so ar- ranged it as a sofa cover. Other substantial souvenirs of their western journey are ad- dresses of welcome inscribed on silver plates, beautifully ornamented, which were pre- sented to the Vice President and his wife at different points along the Pacific coast. The engagement is announced of Miss Jcsepha Newcomb, daughter of Prof. Simon Newcomb, U.S.N., and Mr. Edward B. Whitney, first assistant attorney general. Miss Newcomb is one of the prettiest ycung ladies in society, and is a great fa- verite generally. Mr. Whitney is a son of the late Prof. William Dwight Whitney, the eminert philolcgist of Yale College, and is a nephew of the geologist for whom Mt. Whitney in California was named. This marrige will unite two families whose members have attained great distinction { the scientific world. The bride, whose father has prcbably more honors from for- eign governments than any other American scientist, Is a descendant of Professor Hass‘er, the founder of the coast survey, and of the Nourse and Rittenhouse fam- ilies. The wedding is set for noon Satur- dey, April 11, at the Church of the Cove- nant, and will be one of the most brilliant social events of the Easter season. Several bridesmaids will attend the bride. Miss Ednah Proctor Clarke has returned frem Cambridge, Mass., where she has spent the past few months, and, with her mcther, will be gled to see their friends on Fridays at 1337 R street northwest. Ex-Gov. «nd Mrs. Shepherd leave for Ficrida this evening, for a stay of two or three weeks, most of which time will be passed at Palm Beach and Tampa. Senator Morrill of Vermont entertained at dinner last evening the Vice President, Serators Sherman, Allison, Waltham, Har- ris, Jones of California, Vest, Gorman, Plctt of Connecticut, Burrows, Wolcott and White and Mr. James Morrill. Ex-Governor and Mrs. Shepherd gave a dinner Thursday night, at which the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. 8. H. Kauffmann, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Crosby 8. Noyes, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Gorham, Dr. and Mrs. Sowers, Mr. and Mrs. Brodie. Mrs. Carlisle, who is the only one of the ladies of the cabinet circle who has learned to ride a wheel, or even tried to ride, is immensely amused over the statement which has lat8ly been made that the Pres- ident so far discountenances the practice among women that he has asked the cab- inet ladies not to ride any more, as he regards such a swift method of locomotion as undignified, to say nothing of its being unnec@gsary for leaders in society. Mrs. Carlislf owns up to a fondness for riding and a considerable degree of proficiency, but neither one nor the other has ever tempted her, or probably ever will tempt her, to ride about the city streets. Her ‘Washington riding has so far been entirely corfined to the field where she learned, although pleasant weather, good company and a moonlight night would be a strong combination which she might not be en- tirely able to resist some time in the future. The President, however, has not issued any proclamation against the cab- inet ladies wheeling, nor will his views on this particular subject be of that sort at all. the contrary, if he said anything it would be in favor of the sport. Mrs. M. M. La Bille of 1221 H street will leave Wednesday for New York. A very pleasant reception was given by Miss Anna Frick in honor of Miss Minnie Putnam of Nashville Thursday evening. A delightful musical and literary program entertained the guests for several hours, after which several guessing contests were enjoyed. Those present were Miss Minnie Putnam, Miss Laura Drew, Misses Bertha and Katie Arth, Misses Emma and Clara Bright, Miss Gertie Crowder, Miss Lillian Hosch, Mr. Jacob Frick, Mr. ill Adams, Mr. Hosch, Mr. Louis Frick, Mr. John Rogers and Mr. George Frick. Miss Mary Reynolds of Newport News Mr. and Mrs, Robert Counselman of Bal- timore, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Counselman of this city, have returned home. Mrs. Louise V. Dukehart and Miss Emily Rosalba Lips of Baltimore are visiting Mrs. J. a Martyn of No. 232 9th street south- eas . The ladies of the Martha Washington Club terdered a progressive euchre party. to their iuebands last Thursday evening. After the Playing the ladies escorted their liege lords to a bountiful repast. The prizes were won by Mr. J. Ed. Dennison, first prize, silk um- brella; Mr. George Walker, second prize, cigar case; Mr. Henry Ross, consolation prize, paper weight; Mrs. J. L. Vogt, ladies’ first prize, silver fern holder; Mrs. Louis Schmidt, second prize, Dresden toilet set; Mrs. Martin Hebncr, third prize, coffee serv- ice, and Mrs. George Walker, fourth prize, pocket book. First and second conseiation Erizes were won by Mrs. Henry Kraemef and Mrs. Martin Schneider. Among those pres- ent were Mr. and Mrs. George Walker, Mrs. George Sickle, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schnei- der, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Sautter, Mr. ard Mrs. Louis Schmidt, Mr. aud Mrs. Henry Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Petersen, Mrs. John L. Vogt, Mrs. Louise Muehleisen, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kraemer, Mr. and Mrs. John Hockemeyer, Mrs. Valentine Helmuth, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hebner, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Helmus, Mrs. Louis Faber, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ed. Dennison, Mrs. Henry Dauterich, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buscher, Mr. and Mrs.Henry Alschwee, Mrs. Rocker of New York, Miss Helmus and Miss Koch of Philadelphia. The rain and snow Wednesday night caused a smeller attendance than usual at the Short Story Club at Wimodaughsis, but those who braved the elements enjoyed one of the best programs of the season. The story of the evening, “An Unfailing Test,” read by its authog, Dr. Klemm, was followed by an original poem, “Battie of Bannock,” by Mrs. Jean B. Lockwood. The little com- edy, “The Rough Diamond,” was well ren- dered by Misses Lockwood and Seaman, and Messrs. Conley, Seaman, Allen and Jones. Mr. Jones also gave two recitations, “The Benediction” and a parody on “The Old Oaken Bucket,” and Mrs. Lockwood gave two original recitations—“‘A Scientific Lec- ture” and “First Ride on a Railroad Train. An enjoyable feature was a song, “Could I,’ and ,2n encore, “There, Little Girl, Don’t Cry,” by Miss Lulu Facius, and an instra- mental solo from “Oberon” by Miss Morris. Mrs. Hicks will not be at home Monday, the 16th, but will receive informally the following Mondays in March at 1001 Mas- sachusetts avenue northeast. Mrs. Lou Dorehce has just returned from a two weeks’ trip to New York. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Ra‘ff, who have been spending the winter in the city, returned aes Yo their home at New Philadelphia, The Cosmopolitan Shakespeare Club met Tuesday evening at tle home of Mrs. Whitney, No. 338 8th street southeast. The Progrem was a “quiz” upon “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” tcgether with reminis- cences and writirgs of James Whitcomb Riley. Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. McClellen, and some excellent music added to the pleas- ures of a delightful evening. Miss G..E. Gibbon is visiting friends in Hyattsville. Mr. and Mrs. Carson entertained a num- ber of their friends last evening to cele- brate the sixth birthday of their son, How- ard. Games of various kinds were played, among which was the donkey game, and the first prize was won by Walter Weide, second by Mamie Shekells and the booby prize by Mardie Reed. Among those pres- ent were Mr. and Mrs. Carson, Mr. and Mrs. Kanode, Mr. and Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Morrow, Mrs. Mollie Faunce, Mrs. Huneke, Misses Jessie Ragan, Annie Norris, Helen Kanode, Mary Faunce, Mamie Shekeils, Mary -Tilton, Mary Dyson, Eva Peyton, Mardie Reed, Walter Weide, James Staf- ford, Leo Weide, Raymond and Jacob Faunce, Cameron Yorke, Carl Dyson and Howard Carson. Mr. and Mrs. John R. McLean gave a dinner last night. Miss Geno Davis and Miss Lalla Paxson left today on a visit to Miss Bell of Wil- mington, and friends in Philadelphia. A pleasant surprise party was given to Miss T. Mae Roth, at her residence, Capitol Hill, Tuesday evening. The evening was spent in games, cards and music. Among those present were the Misses T. Mae Roth, Minnie Roth, Belle Gordon, Rosa Hughes, Nora Nicholson, Nellie Kelly, Nettie Roth and Anna Ferris of Rockville, Md., and Daisy Sprague of Brooklyn, N. and Messrs. Wm. Howell, Frank Wiltberger, Wm. Gwynne, J. Jones, Wm. Withers Chas. Roth and Ernest Ferris of Rockville, Md., Mrs. Wiltberger and Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Roth. Miss C. B. Clark of Chicago is the gucst of Mrs. D. W. Edelin, and will be at home to her friends Thursdays at 232 N street. Mrs. James A. -Clarkson and Mrs. W. C. Morrison .gave a musical and literary en- tertainment at the latter’s residence, 1415 Rhode Island avenue, last night, for the benefit of the organ fund of Calvary Bap- tist Church. The“entertainment consisted of recitations and vocal and instrumental music, after which refreshments were serv- ed. Among those who contributed to the evening’s enjoyment were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thomas, Misses Clarkson, Black, Mary T. Lioyd, Fannie Jacobs, Bertha Bris- tow and Masters Paul Fishbaugh and Am- brose Moore. The house was crowded, and the result was very satisfactory. Mr. ard Mrs. Clus Cromwell left today for Florida. The Chinese minister and Mrs. Yang en- tertained at dinner last night Mr. and Mrs. John W. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Lan: ing, Mr. Sze, Mr. Chung and other mem- bers of the legation. On the ist of April the Chinese minister will leave for Peru, to which country he is also accredited, as well as this country and Spain. The trip will occupy several months. Mme. Yang will remain here with ‘her children during Surgeon General and Mrs. Sternberg gave a reception last night at their home to the faculty and members of the graduating class of the Army and Navy College. The Jonquil Euchre Club held their reg- ular meetir.g last night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Donath, No. 233 N street northwest. The members present were Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Donath, Mr. and Mrs. George Daniel, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin 8. Clarkson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Morgaa, Mr. and Mrs. Rowan Boone Tuley and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keefer, the gentleman's head prize being won by Mr. Rowan Boone Tuley, and the lady’s by Mrs. Charles G. Morgan, while Mr. George Dantel and Mrs. Tuley carried off the con- solation prizes. The Junior Equal Suffrage Club of the District of Columbia will receive at the residence of Mrs. Clara B. Colby, 1325 10th street northwest, this evening. a King’s Daughters. A meeting of the District King’s Daugh- ters’ societies was held last evening in the Metropolitan Baptist Church, and reports of the condition of the work in the various bands were received. The announcement of the death of Miss Hattie White, treasurer of the District branch, was made, and Mrs. McDowell was asked to combine with her duties as secre- tary those of treasurer also, until the an- nual meeting in May, when the elections for the succeeding year will be held. Sec- retary Wilson of the Associated Charities spoke of the urgent needs of the poor, and asked for the co-operation of the King’s Daughters in reliving the distress. Seven societies submitted reports, as follows: Mt. Vernon M. E., Waugh, Church of the Covenant, Gay Street Baptist, two societies in Epiphany Church and Gunton Temple memorial. —_—s Given Four Years. Judge Cox today sentenced John Archer, a young colored man, to four years’ imprison- ment in the Albany penitentiary at hard labor, Archer having pleaded gullty to an indictment charging him with housebreak- ing. "Assistant District Attorney Jeffords stated to the court that Archer had broken into no less than eight stores and houses during the past several weeks, the indictment em- bracing but half of the cases against the man. ——— - His Will Filed. By the provisions of the will of the late John Geegler, jr., a third interest in tne testator’s.store and business at 1610 7th street, is bequeathed to the widow, Emma aA and the ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS, Cases in the Police Court and Othes Notes. There was only one case for trial before Mayor Thompson this morning—that of Jas. White, a hobo, charged with vagrancy. Last night he went into Mr. Geo. Petty’s saloon on North Fairfax street and asked for a glass of beer and was refused. A gentleman, who happened to be in the sa- loon, gave him a nickel, and he began curs- ing and abusing every one in the place be- cause they would not give him 10 cents to get a bottle of beer with. He was thrown out of the bar, and he then went to the station house for lodging, and Officer Fer- gvson placed him behind the bars for being — He was given thirty days on the gang. Collecting a Judgment. Some time ago Mr. H. Kirk, jr., secured a judgment against Mr. R. P. Blackstone, @ lower Potomac river merchant, for $40.75. The papers were put in the hands of Dep- uty Sergeant William Webster, who ar- rested Mr. Blackstone this morning on the steamer Wakefield, just as she was about to leave the wharf. He was taken to the Station house, and the clerk of the court notified. He geve-bond in the sum of $85 for his release. It is said that the debt was mede about eighteen years ago, al- thcugh Mr. Blackstone says he does not owe it, ard that he will sue Mr. Kirk for $10,000 damages. Notes. The Alexandria Real Estate Company has sold to Wm. E. Hinkle a lot of ground on the west side of Patrick street between Pendleton and Wythe for $150. The new silver party opened its cam- paign in this city last night with a mass meeting at the opera house. The meeting was presided over by J. J. Mott, chairman of the national committee. Several speeches Were made. There were not more than a handful of people present. Mrs. Sharp, wife of Rev. Henry T. Sharp of Baltimore, is visiting Mies Katie Ahern at her home on Upper King street. Judge J. B. McCabe, who is a candidate for Congress in the eighth district, was in the city yesterday, the guest of Mr. John A. Marshall. Col. T. H. Ficklin last night entertained the officers of Jackson Lodge of Masons at his residence on Duke street, the occasion being the anniversary of his birthday. Mr. LL. Morgan Davis left for Newport News yesterday evening, w! he has gone in business for the Portner Brewing Company. —__—_ Graham McAdam,a lawyer,was arrested in New York, charged with procurimg bogus charters for fire insurance companies. MARRIED. COOK—JARVIS. On Wednesday, February 19, 1896, at the residence of Mr. Win. Survie. G8i lou Street souzheast, by Rev. 0. Knott, AR- THUR E. COOK’ to Miss “IE ELIZABETH BREARDON—McGRAW. On Thoreday, March 12, 1896, at the parsonege of Trinity Churc the Kev. Thomas D. Addison, DENIS J. Ii a to MARY A. McUAW, both of city. BERRY. On Friday, March 13, 1896, at 5:30 a.m., JOHN HENRY BEREY, in the ‘eighticth seat of his age. At rest. Funeral from his late residence, 740 5th street southeasi, Sunday afetrncon, at 3 o'clock. Kt. tives and friends invited to attend. BLACK. On March 13, 1896, at 5:30, GEORGE, beloved sum of James and Mary Black, aged twen'y-one year. and seven months. Funeral Monday from his late, resideuce, Ist and K streets southwest, thence to St.” Dominic’ said at Where requiem mats will be m. . ‘The death, on March 13, 1896, of NI . BRENNAN, inte lands- aan, U.S mavy, and member of John F. Key- tolds Post, No. 6, is announced. Members of the Post'and comrades of the G. A. R. generally are invited to attend the funeral from residence, 30 B street vortheast, at 2 p.m. on Burial at Arlington ceme- Haverstraw, N. BRILL. At Orangeburg, 8. March 18, 1896, at 5 o'clock, BERTHA G. BRILL of Detroit, Richmond, Va., popers copy.) GODMAN. On Friday, Murch 13, 1896, at 6:15 o'clock p.m., E. P. GODMAN, in the seveuty- first ycar of his age Funeral from his late residence, Bladensburg, on Sunday, March 15, at 3 o'clock p.m. Fri invited to attend. HAUPTMAN. On copy.) 2 March 13, 1896, FRANCIS B HAUPTMAN, in the seventy-fourth year of bis age. Funeral Monday, at 2 o'clock p.m., from his late residence, 407 11th street northwest. and relatives invited. HOFFMAN. Friday, March 13, 1896, at 11 p.m., MARY HOFFMAN. Funeral 3 p.m. Sueday from Lee's undertaking ¢s- tablishment, Pennssivanin avenue between 3d and 4% streets. (Cincinnati papers please copy.) Friends LEFEW. On Saturday, March 14, 1896, at the 2 of her sunt, M. W. Al . York avenu thwest, Mrs. 430 Df GENIA B. LEPEW, daugiter of the late Win, H. Satherland of Richmond, Va. Remains will be interred at Hollywood, Richmond, Va. 2 LEWIS. Entered into sweet rest after years of faithful service, EDWARD LEWIS, G. 8. of A. U. O. of Moses, the beloved husband of Nancy Lewis, suddenly, Thursday, March 12, 1896, at 10 p.m. Funeral Suedas, March 15, from Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, at 2'p.m. All members re- quested to be present in full regalia. ° NICHOLSON. On March 13, 1896, at 11 o'clook m., RY A., youngest and beloved son of Tienty'W. D. and Mars A. grandson of the late Major A. S. marine corps. Funeral services at the residence Af his parents, 125 C street southeast, on Monday, Murch 16, at 2 pm. Rela ‘and friends ‘respectfully invited. Interment private. * RICHARDSON. On Friday. March 13, 1896, at 8:30 m., HARRY C., eldest son of Mary and the Fite Geo. W. Richardson. Funeral from his Jate residence, 222 4th street southeast, on Menday, March 16, at 9 a.m., thence to St. Peter's’ Chi where requiem mass will be suid for the repose of his soul. Relatives and friends favited to attend. ° RUMLEY. On Friday, March 13, 1896, at 2 p.m., at 115 Macyland’ avenue morthcast. JOSEPH WEST, tofant son of O. P. snd Marie E. Boar- man-Rumley, aged (ne month and three days. Funeral priv . ‘THOMPSON. On Friday night, March 13, 1896, at his tesidence, 446 K’ street northwest, JAMES V. THOMPSON, beloved pand of Hattie A. Thompson, in the sixtieth year of bis age. Funeral will take place from his late residence on Morday, March 16, at 9 o'clock a.m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. D of his age. Funeral on Monday, March 16, at 2 p.m., from John's Episcopal Church, in Memoriam. St. . BROWNELL. In of my dear husband, Licat. FRANK E. BROWNELL, U.S.A... who passed Into peaceful sleep two years ago, March 15, 1894. ‘That he may please Him who bas chosen him to be a soldicr. COBB. In loving remembrance of my daughter, MARY C. COBB, who died two years ago to morrow, March 15, 1894. “The flower that blooms the sweetest Is doomed the first to fade, And the form that moves the lightest th is often inid.”” = ‘BY HER MOTHER. No fear of failure in making bread and cake if you use Cleveland’s Baking Powder Tt always makes light, ‘wholesome food. “Pure” and “Sure."t