Evening Star Newspaper, June 13, 1896, Page 8

Moses’ Grand ‘Stock-laking SA ILIE eee es —June 15 to July 1 is our stock-taking time, and we’re determined to make a good inventory this year. —Stocks at present are too large. We've catered well to all your fancies, but now the goods must be gotten out. The sale includes everything in the house. iB Furniture of all Kinds. Refrigerators, Baby Carriages, Library Furniture, Hall Furniture, Office Furniture, Porch Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Lawn Furniture, Dining Room Fur., Drawing Room Fur., Wall Papers, Draperies, Lace Curtains, Cretonnes, and all furniture coverings. Carpets of ail Kinds, - All grades and qualities. Mattings, Rugs of all kinds Oil Cloths, and qualities. ; —Everything in the house is reduced. PRICES SO ES LOW WILL NOT PREVAIL AGA DURING THE NEXT TWELVE'MONTHS. The goods must be turned to money—and we'll make every sacrifice of price and profit in order to accomplish our object. & Nothing you can want that you won't save money by buying now. AND F Street Storage Warehouse, Corner Eleventh. 22d & [i Streets. © & © © © © © © ) © © @ Nothing | $O049406446- LACED OLED ESORELS ED but Claret CF White Wagous Never Disappoint. @ or Hock during ae the hot weather. For TO-KALON vintages are equal to any imported ; —hetter, In fact, for they're absolutely pure and unadulterated. A bealthful and refreshing beverage. Seashore and country orders promptly filled. to which fce can be put—KENNE- ee EC ICE has NO EQUAL. Better in 3 GAL. fXker, -- coerce es Gas every way than any ocker fice frozen by nature or by chemicals. It's frozen of mountain spring water—tfree from impurities. It's the most eco- Romicak ice because It lasts longer— snd imparts the greatest degree of cold. We serve it promptly. © Order from our drivers, or here. Great Fails Ice Co., 024 PA. AV! "PHONE 372. Je13-8,t,th,28 STAT VOST Stee oes egse seeds. OOS 4> $0 06 > +o +0 40-9 To those sho contempl a t € artistic home TO-KALON WINE CO., 614 14th st. 'Phene 998. $e13-20d CLUB BAG. a, FOO 9D 0S909 080000000 firm Leather Club trimmed. Spee Two Painting ® Hints PAINTS. They'll 1 stand the} no- & Ripans Tabules. Mrs. W. H. Dudley of Colon, . 6., @ | First in quality, WolfAmeian CYCles, 1225 32D St. "PHONE 1725-3. 1911 PA. AVE. ——'PHONE 1209. Jel3-s,t,th-25 is the widow of the late Wm. H. Dudley, who was one of the best-known farmers of that section. In an Interview with a newspaper correspondent, July 26, 1805, Mrs. Dudley stated that: “For several years my daughter Julia In its production cost is bas been troubled with female irregu- $100 ‘leaf taialafecont orien eee larities, which were first noticeable Ladies’ and ish it’s unexcelled! Stylish riders —people to whom the hest only is referred — ride Wolff-American High Art Cycles. By all means wee it. F. W. Bolgiano, **"* 1339 14th St. my29-1m,16 Pocket $10 when buying a Bicycle. Getan’Qverland’ * * © —Selling at reduced prices now!! $85 grades are down to $75 and wheels are now $65) Remember, “OVER- LANDS” are made by a firm of 17 years’ experience and are in every respect thoroughly up-to-date! See them by all means. Sylph-Winton Cycle Agency, Aukam Bldg., 6th and F Sts. my12-s,t.th,3m,28 Matchless Mattings. An attractive assortment of new while attending the publfe school. Being poor we were unable to procure the aid of a specialist, and when the county physician failed to relieve her We tried varfous remedies that were recommended, but to no avail. I read an advertisement of Ripans Tabules, and got a friend to secure some for my daughter, which T am pleased to say relieved Julia after she had taken only one box. I can cheerfully testify to the merits of Ripans Tabules tn female complaints.”” Men's Model. Ripans Tabules are sold by druggists, or by mall if the price (50 cents a box) is sent to The Ripans Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce st., New Sample vial, 10 cents. . . . . ‘ork. it el SCR Doors, w and pretty patterns in Fine 4] : sks Dopble-dye “Matting. _Reg- ne. 20¢. Te eS Mog ATIC. gain, if ever there was ove. Will fit ordin t ol Size doors and windows. Better qualities fer eae SoNewe see 1 money. = F St i 20-yard coe of 3 - reet. — i Hopkins, 233 £ St tee my13-3m,20 What in the way of light su mer reading, you can find here, without any trouble. Hundreds of the best nov- els to select from. Prices Want down. John C. Parker, Jel1-164 617-19 TTH ST. N.W. Rae eSeaeeaaaaaaaae canner runks and Bags. }| - Look everywhere else, then come to 1t Tee geen Ne Sit convince you that » | 1 odaks for Out-of-door Folks. tho quality of our Trunks, Bags and Cases ‘Whether at seashore or country, there many pom 1 the beat, and our prices P| vows, waves beauty ip worts tetaining’ hte ey lowest. came! 1896 POCKET KODAKS a1 rfectiol Repairing dore by skillful hands. ; making. Have all the good” points pe You MRS. M. J. HUNT, 1309 F St. N. W., Announces a GREAT REDUCTION in Prices of all MILLINERY GOODS, pre- Paratory to packing goods for White Sulphur Springs. TRIMMED AND UNTRIMMED BON- NETS AND HATS, MILLINERY NOVEL! BICYCLE AND SAILOR HATS. WANS AND VEILING. utz & Co., 497 Pa. Ave. <Zeslyundoriandabie® the’ ct aapenenien Brown, Phetesraphic Goods, yo19 F St. Jel3-3d Get the vest—“THE CONCORD HARNESS” —best for style, strength and beauty. jel2-20d Www wvwwwvvewrvvwevvvvrrre at the Palais Ro “Stock-Taking” here occurs July 3. Stocks have to be at a minimum then. The 1896 prior- to- Stock-Taking -Sale commences Monday, Juné 15---a little earlier than previous years. The cause---the stocks are larger than ever be- fore. The effect---Bargains greater than ever before. 25,000 yds.Wash Dress Goods, LiL2@ SC Values up to 19c. | Values up to 12%c. Choice of all the latst effects and Dimities, Lawns, Percales, Jaco- colorings in Jaconet Duchesse, Tulle | nets, in attractive figures and stripes, Chatelaine, Corded Swiss Mulls, Or-| in the wanted shades of pinks, gandies, Plain and Fancy Dimities, | greens, blues, yellows, lavender and French Percales. black and white effects. 1,400 yards of best Laces. Prices are to be quoted that read like fiction, but remember that we have closed out the stocks of sev= eral importers who made bigger sacrifices to us prior to their “‘stock-taking’’ than we do to you prior to our steck-taking. We mention this because the prices to be asked are so ridiculously little that you are apt to imagine the qualities cannot be as claimed. We pledge the word and reputation of the Palais Roy= al that the following statement is unexaggerated. 5C¢ Yard 38C Yard For Laces worth toc. |For Laces worth $1.25. Point de Paris and Valenciennes} These are Venice Insertion Laces, Laces, 2} to 4 inches wide. Edges|in butter and grass linen effects. and Insertions, not a yard of which} None worth less than 60c, many is worth less than 10 cents—judged | worth $1.25 yard. by comparison with any anywhere. ° Ribbons. 10Cc Yard You know—most women know— For Laces worth 25C- | that Ribbons worth up to 59 cents are being sold for 19¢ and 25c yard Butter Bourdon Laces are good | © be any lower, but quantities and value at 25c yard; the 6-inch Valen-| Variety will quickly grow less. We ciennes Laces are not worth more | W@' our regular patrons to make . selections now, while the full range than tse audpieyard; Choiceilon of styles and colors are complete. ©7You protably know that Best Taffeta Silk Ribbons are here at 19¢ yard, in white and all col- ors, But have you seen the new Printed Warps at 25e yard—these of white and colored grounds, with floral and foliage effects, in contrasting colors? 15¢ Yard For Laces worth $1.25. They are best of best Real Point Venice and Bourdon Laces, 9 inches wide. They are worth from $1 to $1.50 yard, judged by any compari- sons you or others could make in Washington or elsewhere. is 25¢ For Laces worth $2. The “Butter” Bourdon Laces in this lot are best of best, 10 to 12 inches wide, and good values at $1.50 and $2 yard. The Point Lierre and Oriental Laces, 9 to 12 inches wide, are not worth more than 50c and 68c yard. The difference in ac- tual values and the price we ask— 25c yard—is the outcome of dull times, trade conditions, clever buy- ing. We are not selling at a loss, though offering $2 laces for 25c yard. Notions. Dressmakers will find these prices the least yet asked for the.goods of- fered. 710c for the Dressmakers’ and Tatlors’ Ideal Measure. The end fastens to the spot when you commence measuring, Jeaying the hands free to take dimensions of the article of individual with quickness and aceuracy. + G77, Ve and 11¢ patr for Nos. 2, 8 4 Manfield Dress Shields. Every pair guar- enteed. 21,600 pairs sold from the Palais Royal during the lust twelve months, and not a single pair returned. cg 072c, 3c 4c and Se dozen for 7, 8, 9 and 10- inch Best Quality French Horn Dress Bones. Black or blonde. €7 2c yd. for Se Featherbone for Skirts. (73c yd. for Se Mohair Cord Skirt Protector. 4c for 12c Quality Fancy Silk Belting, in all colors. ©76e piece for Best Silk-stitcbed Whalebone Cening. 10c quality. 6710c, 12c and ibe for 4, 5 and G-yard lengths of Superior Black Velvet Skirt Binding. Other Bargain Spots. The writer will tell you in a few minutes of the best bargain spots, some of which you would be liable to overlook, even in a morning’s shopping occupying an hour or more. Underwear. See first floor bargain tables near G st. door for these: G7 1c for We quality Swiss Ribbed ‘Vests, with Ince edge and silk ribbons. Miscellaneous. Remnant prices for lots compris- ing most desirable goods in all styles, colors, sizes, &c. [Lot of Ribbons at’ 88e yard—in black and white and navy and white stripes and shepherds’ plafds. The wanted ribbons. Scarce at regular price. ©7$1.39 for 12-button length and $2 qual- ity White Suede Mousquetaire Gloves. Only 59¢ for Best Quality White Chamois Mous- quetaires. en. . (72%5e for B5e quality Ribbed Lisle ‘Thread Vests. Some plain, some lace trimmed. White, pink, blue, ecru. Small, medium and extra large sizes. G725e for 0c Silk-finish Lisle Vests. Some with open work lace bosoms, others ‘with silk lace edge tack and front. White and colors. Tre for i2ige quality Handkerchiefs. Some In pink, gky,:@ld blue and lavender, ©760e for $1 Undergarments, atnong with scalloped,; an@s: embroidered borders. which are Cambric Empire Night Gowns Others are whitp, "ith hemstitched borders, and Umbrella Skirts with cambric flounce hand-embroidered ini colors, and ibroide re. ies ees parities [7 10c yard for Sis and Cambric Em- broideries, 5 t 7 ‘inches wide. Extra good values at!d5e708 and 250 yard. Costumes. Reduced prices for the most wanted of Ready-to-Wear Suits— and those that are extra values at regular prices. £7°$16.50 for the $28.50 Sicilian Suits, in black, navy and brown. Silk lined jacket, with lace trimmed white organdy collar and yest with brass buttons. Skirt six yards wide, lined throughout, velvet bound. E7$15 for the $22.50 English Serge Cos- tumes. ‘Tailor made. Latest style jacket and skirt, both silk lined throughout. w7$1b.08 for the $15 Tourist Suits, with blazer, Norfolk and tight-fitting Jack- ets. Made of English cloths, in English | ~ style, Tailor-mede effects, looking worth three times $10.98. ©750c for $1 Summer Corsets. The surplus production of the maker, sold at half price, without the name stamped on them. All sizés. 3! 07$1.98 for thoice of those $2.48, $2.98 and $3.50 Parasols. «Last of those English Shepherd Check, Chwngeable Silk, Dresden and Grass Linen Parasols, the latter lined in silk of colds td best suit your com- plerion and dress. (712c for Copyright Novels, Cassell’s latest 0c. edition. The ordinary 25c, editions are here at 4c, Se and 9c for choice. ‘Thousand and more titles to select from. UyThird floor for the Children's Bargain Table, on which are articles worth up to $1 at only 26¢ for choice. See the Cambric Dresses, with tucked and embroidered yoke, ruffle, neck and sleeves, beading finish, Sizes, 6 months to 4 years, See page 7 of tomorrow’s Sunday Post for stock-taking prices of Men’s Goods, Women’s Shirt Waists and Summer Furnishings for the home. : PALAIS ROYAL, a Hane American Waltham Watches are the most perfect timepieces it is possible to make, and they are sold at lower prices than foreign watches of less value. “RIVERSIDE” and “ROYAL”? movements particulariy recom- mended. For sale by all retail jewelers. Antikolerine Je11-6t* __(Tal:lets.) _ ie 3. T. WALKER SONS, 204 10TH ST. N.W., CAR- Lining, Felts, Fire Brick and Clay, Asbestos, ta, Brushes, "Lime, Cement, two and. tates: Roofng tal eel ALWAYS AVOID HARSH PURGATIVE PILLS. ‘They first make you sick and then leave you con- stipated. Carter's Little Liver Pills regulate the bowels ard make you well. Dose, one pill. jel3_ IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH BE SURE and use that old and well-tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the conts al “sei 0-1y ER OF DRINKING IMPURE WATER is avoided by adding 20 drops of the genuine Angostura Bitters, menufactured by Dr. Stegert & Sons, At all druggists. AMUSEMENTS. Alllen's Grand Opera House.—The splen- aid devile bill at the Grand Opera House this week has been drawing big houses, and the outlook for a full summer season of ten weeks is encouraging, Man- ager Buckler ha ted an olio of vaude- ville stars, sue is rarely seen on one program in this city. The young and beau- tiful Elvarette gives an exact reproduction of Lote Fuller's famous dances amid be- wildering calcium light effects. The popu- lar favor with which Mr. Herbert Caw- , the inimitable Celtie wit and story was greeted on the opening night, continues with unabated fervor and en- thusiasm. Sydney Grant and Miss Norton, in their refined drawing room. interlude, have made a pronounced hit, and Grant's imitations of well-known actors are re- ceived nightly with storms of, applau The comedy duo, Dilks and Wade, ha also scored a triumph, and they, with Mr. Cawthorn, Mr. Grant and Miss Norton and Elvarette, are re-engaged for next week, as well as Terry and Elmer, the dancing eccentriques, whose clever work is thor- oughly appreciated. Among the new faces to be seen will be those of Walton and Mayon, comedy sketch artists; Ward and Curren’ of the original “Clipper Quartet,” in their ludicrous oddity; Hadley and Hart, the musical experts and bell ringers; Joe Flynn, the inimitable parody singer, the author of “Down Went McGinty;” Waas and Maddox, comedy sketch artists; Mon- tague and West, Stuart, the male’ Patti; the Rixfords, acrobatic ‘marvels, and the Tyrolean Troubodours. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—The next of the series of burlesques to be produced at Kernan’s by the Lyceum Burlesque Com- pany will be “‘Billie Taylor,” during the ac- tion of which a number of new features will be introduced, including a grand alle- gorical march, executed by thirty pretty girls. A new series of living-pictures and a number of sensational dances, and all of the favorites will appear, including Kittie Rose, Dawn Griffith, Maude Harris, Elvira Franchilli, Ada Downie, Dora Parker, Chas. DeForrest, Frank Mitchell, John Marron and John Grieves. In the summer gerden the olio will include Tyrene and Evaline, the sensational novelty dancers; E. J. Hol- land, the acrobatic marvel; Worth and Marshall, the refined sketch artists: the Moore Sisters, character change artists, and the Brilliant Quartet. There will be matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Trinity Church Choir Concert.—The choir of Trinity Church gave an enjoyable con- cert last evening at the parish hall, corner 3d and C streets, which was attended by a large numoer of the friends of those in the organization. Mr. D. W. Middleton, the leader of the choir, had charge of the con- cert, and the program which was rendered was enjoyable in every number. Solos, duets, trios and quartets, together with some excellent choruses were the order of the evening. Those who took part were Miss Cruit, Messrs. Clements, Frash, Mid- dieton and Miller, Mr. F. Schaeffer and Miss Halley. Mandolin Quartet Concert.—The annual concert of the Metropolitan Mandolin Quar- tet was given last evening at the Carroll Institute Hall before a large and appre- ciative audience. The program, which em- braced eleven numbers and a piay, was en- joyable and the musicians acquitted them- selves with credit. The Metropolitan Quar- tet consists of Messrs. Hopkins, Barringer, Kappeler and Higgins, and in their two numbers impressed the audience generally with their skill. They played a waltz by Steck “and a composition called “Aeolian Harp Sounds,” belng forced to respond to encores in each. The quartet was assisted by the Apollo Quartet, consisting of Messrs. McFarland, Turpin, Reeside and Ryan, who gave several numbers in their well-known artistic style; Miss Driver, Mr. Wright, Mr. Charles Roberts, Miss Maud Bell, Prof. Charles P. Burton, Miss AtLee, ‘Angelo Fronani and Mr. C. Garvin Gilmaine, in musical selections and recitations. ‘The concert closed with a play, “Who's to Win Her,” given by Clyde Gideon, C. Garvin Gilmaine, J. D. Creney, May Birchett, Lila Conrad, Sue Wheeler, Miss Foster and Adah Barry. During the performance of the play the following specialties were introduced: Mrs. J. Esputa Daly's Singing Club, Miss Planche Wood,soprano; Miss Merl Esputa and Mr. Gilmaine in character impersona- tions. The features of the program outside of the two quartets were the work of Prof. Burton on the zither and that of Mr. Hop- kins on the violin. Mrs. Bradford's Testimonial.—A testimon- jal concert to Mrs. Belle Bradford will be given at G. A. R. Hall Monday evening next at 8 o'clock. The program which has been arranged includes some excellent features, and it is expected that the affair will be well attended. Those who will take part are Miss Potter, pianist; the G. A. R. Musi- cal Union, Miss Nina McEwen, soprano; Miss Gertrude Johnston, elocutionist; Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Johnston in a duet; Mr. J. TT. Stone, pianist; an old boys’ quartet, Prof. Dunn, violinist; Miss B, M. Schultz, so- praro; Miss Bessie Slater, recitationist; Mrs. Belle Bradford, soprano; Mr. S. H. De- Vaughn, baritone, and’ Edward Tracey, cornetist. Columbia “lusical Parlors--This week has brought many new selections on both the graphophones and kinetoscopes to amuse and entertain the patrons of the musical parlors of the Columbia Phono- graph Company at 919 Pennsylvania ave- nue. This week’s most popular selections include Professor Fanciulli’s new march, “Old Hickory;” selections from the Im- perial Minstrels, a new “Casey” record, en- titled “Casey as a Motorman on a Trolley Car,” and the famous “Ingersoll Creed,” all of which can be heard on the grapho- Phones, The kinetoscopes, among other scenes, are showing the celebrated “James J. Corbett fight” and the “Egyptian dance,” which caused such a sensation at the Chi- cago world’s fair. No pleasanter manner in which to be entertained at small cost can be imagined than is afforded by a visit to the Columbia phonograph parlors. No charge is made for admission, ———__. Marringe Licenses. Marriages lcenres have been issued to the following: George Furr ard Sarah Mc- Roberts; Henry Sacrey and Clara B. Washington; J. Frank Cooksey and Nellie Houx; Thomas L. Lewis and Bettie At- kins, both of Richmond, Va.; J. J. Reynolds and Ida F. Scott; Samuel Thomas and Lizzie Holmes; Isaiah H. Walter and Elizabeth M. Clark; Harry H. Hughes of Poultney, Vt, and Elizabeth Jones of Cin- cinnati, Ohio. —— Mr. C. H. J. Taylor of Kansas, the Dis- trict recorder of deeds, has received from the Wilberforce University of Ohio the de- gree of LL. D. sel ——— AT GUNSTON HALL The Grave of George Mason Decorated and Appropriately Marked. Justice Harian’s Tribute to the Author of Virginia’s Bill of Rights —Some Interesting History. Justice Harlan of the United Siates Su- rreme Court yesterday expressed the belief that Tnomas Jefferson did not write the Declaration of Independence without the aid of George Meson, a Virginia patriot, and that in al! probability the great In- strum nt was the joint production of Jef- ferson and Mason. Justice Harlan furnish- €d proof in substantiation of his views. This interesting statement was made at Gunsion Hall, Va., the hom of Mason, and in the presence of about 100 men, members of the Washington societies of the Sons of the Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution, who had arranged to celebrate the 120th anniversery of the adoption of the bill of rights by the representatives of Virginia in June, 6, and who had se- lected the home of Mason. the author of the bill of rights, as the most appropriate place for the celebration. Many eminent men were in the patriotic party which went down the river at 2:30 c’clock in the afternoon on the steamer Macalester. The landing at Gunston Hall is about six miles helow Mount Vernon. From the landing to the home of the pa- triot, whose memory is yet fregrantly re- vered, is about three miles, and the dis- tance was covere?’ in conveyarces of all kinds. Gunston Hall. Gunston Hall is now owned by Jos.Specht, a Bavarian millionaire of St. Louis. He is as much interested in the histcry of the patriot asany man. The place is in a splen- did state of preservation, and Mr. Specht is spending thonsards of dollars a year to improve it. The vizitors were cordially re- ceived by Mr. Specht, who threw open his doors that all micht go through the his- toric house. He showed them what is known as “the Jefferson room,” where tradition says Mason received and conferred With the great men of the time, including Washington, Jefferson, Monrce, Madison and others. The wide hallway, low doors «nd many windows signify the colonial mansion in all its phases. The visitocs drank water from a well dug more than 150 years ago, and from which all the pa- triots of those days quenched their thirst. tract of land now owned by Mr. ht includes something over 60 acros, © the original plantation of M ason col tained several thousand. The revolution- ary hero is buried in a plot of d about 400 feet from the old mansion. ‘This plot is owned by Miss Carolire Graham, who was present yesterd It is a family burial ground. Until a sh time ago the ve of Mason was unmarked. Recently, however, @ small stone has been erected at the head of the grave besring the in- cription: “George Mason, auther cf the bill of rights and of the first constitution of Virginia. 17: One of the objects of the patriotic soc'eties visiting the grave was to mark and decorate i. ‘The wire fence which encircles the grave- yard was decorated with flags and bunting and the brief ceremonies took place in a small stand similurly decorated. Dr. G. Lrown Goode, president of the Sons of the American Revolution and vice president of the Sons of the Revolution, presided. Rev. Dr. Mackay-Smith offered prayer and Justice Harlan was introduced. Justice Harlan’s Address. Justice Harlan briefly reviewed the Ife and patriotic services of George Mason, who, he said. was a descendant of a man of the same name who commanded a regi- ment of cavalry at the battle of Wooster. When King Charles fied to France Mason fled to this country, locating in Virginia. Coming near the revolution, Justice Har- lan read letters writtea by Mason to an English newspaper, showing the attitude of America to the mother country. letters all expressed love for England and the reigning fam‘ly, but the sentiments showed that Americans did not propose to be slaves or to be unjustly taxed. Justice Herlan next touched upon the Virginia declaration of rights, adopted abcut three weeks before the Declaration of Independence, and of which Mason was be- yond doubt -he author. The text of this decument, which the speaker declared to be the first writtea instrument of a free government, was read in full, and the phraseology. and beautiful English com- mented on. No man living today, Mr. Har- jan said, no matter how well’ educated, could improve on this document. Mr. Harlan next compared the phrase- olcgy of the Virginia bill of rights and the Declaration of Independence, and show- ed to his deeply interested audience many expressions s0 similar as to leave ne doubt that they emanated from the brain of the same man. The fact that these documents recognize and create three distinct, but co-ordinate branches of government was commented upon, and Justice Harlan re- marked that there was a good deal of talk these days to the effect that the Englisn government was freer than this. He pointed out the differences in the two gov- ernments, and said the man who believed England sc free and happy ought to go there. “Much is seen these days,” said the justice, “about public office being a pub- lic trust, and the sentiment is vigorously applauded. Mason and Jefferson both used the expression in the instruments of lib- erty respectively drawn up by them.” Justice Harlan declared that a monu- ment to Mason’s memory ought to be erect- ed on the spot on which he stood or in Washington. He did not know a greater or abler man of that time, and thought history would eventually give Mason the credit he was due. The exercises of decorating and marking ihe grave were then carried out. A small iron shaft, known as a “marker,” was placed at the foot of the grave. It is in the shape of a Greek cross and bears the likeness of a minute man, in addition to thirteen stars and the ietters “S. A. R.” Dinner at Marshall Hall. A vote of thanks was tendered Justice Harlan and Mr. Specht, and the party hur- riedly returned to the steamer, which con- veyed them to Mershall Hall for dinner. For two hours the members and their guests enjoyed the bountiful repast and the oratory. Those who spoke were Rev. Randolph Mc- Kim, Lewis Johnson Davis, ex-Vice Presi- dent John W. Douglass of the Sons of the American Revolution, John Appleton Wil- son of the Maryland Society of the Sons of the Revolution and Washington Nelson Toler, the great great grandson of Mason. Dr. McKim eloquently taiked of Mason's career, Mr. Toler pictured some of the in- cidents of early days and the other speak- ers all expressed the hope that the two patriotic societies would soon become one. Mr. Davis referred to what was being done to bring about this result. A telegram from Senator Daniel, expressing his regret at not being able to be present, was read. On the way to the boat, to return to the city, Justice Harlan ‘stopped at the shoot- ing gallery, and made a record of fourteen “bull's-eyes” out of fifteen shots. There was something so graceful about the marks- manship of the justtce that the onlookers applauded. ‘The accomplished chairman of the com- mittee in charge of the day's festiv! was William V. Cox. He was ably by Secretary Henry G. Kemp and the fol- lowing joint committee: Marcus Benjamin, Thomas Blagden, Charles H. Campbell, United States navy; J. P. Earnest, James M. Flint, United States navy; G. C. Good- loe, United States marine corps: Mark B. Hatch, Everett Hayden, United States navy; Dr. W. J. Hoffman, H. Pb. R. Holt, Walter Howe, United States army; W. P. Metcalf, Dr. Francis Nash and Edward IL. Rentck. Those Who. Participated. ‘The following gentlemen sat at the dinner table: G. Hunt, E. I. Renick, W. P. Met- calf, J. P. Earnest, A. F. Brooks, John B. Brownlow, W. W. Metcalf, George Hyde Lee, Major 8. Heth, Gen. A. W. Greely, Justice John M. Harian, W. N. Toler, Dr. G. Brown Goode. William V. Cox, Rev. Randolph McKim, Rev. Dr. Mackay Smith, A. M. Fuller, Capt. Robert Craig, U. 8. A.; J. Applaton Wilson. Baltimore; J. R. Mar- shall, Frank W. Hackett, Jos. C. Horn- blower, Robert H. Yeatman, Milo C. Sum- mers, C. 8. Wright, A. K. Parris, Francis E. Grice, W. T. Powell, Lewis Jchnson Davis, Ernest G. Walker, J. C. Jordan, A. S. Perham, E. F, Mason, Geo. A. Armes, U. 8. A.: W. B. Gurley, Charles L. Gurley Dr. Wallace Radcliffe, Capt. Walter Howe, ex-Commissioner John W. Douglass, Louis Jordan, H. H. Dodge, Dr. George Hender- sen, Thomas Blagden, Gen. Thomas H. Tooker, Bernard B. Green, Dr. Marcus in, Prof. J. E. Watkin: Fiint, U. 8. N.; H. Roads, Marblehead, Mass.; E. Kenneth Goode, Martin A. Knapp, Surgeon General Wyman, H. A. Vieth, Dr. F. R. Keefer, U. 8. A.; Leonard A. Merritt, W. A. DeCaindry, Gen. Thomas M. Vincent, Edwin A. Hill, E. B. Townsend, N. M. Krooks, Joseph L. Atkins, W. J. Marsh, Edward W. Donn, Benjamin Temier Miller, Frank B. Smith, Mark B. Hatch, A. Crawe ford Chenowith, Frederick Harvey. —_——.__ EXCURSIONS, Preparations are being mate to enter- tain an unusually large number of people at Marshall Hall tomorrow and neither pains nor expense is being spared to make guests comfortable and add to their amuse- ment and pleasure. A number of new at- tractions are in course of completion, among them being a chute, which will be the largest yet constructed anywhere. The steamer Macalester will make three trips for Marshall Hall at 11 a. m., 2:30 and 630 p. m.; returning, grill leave Mar- shall Hall at 1, 4:30 d $30 p.m. The River Queen leaves at 8 p. m.; return- ing, leaves the Hall at 8 p.m., thus giving guests the full enjoyment of a summer sunset on water. Passengers are priv- ileged to return on either of the boats. A special feature at the Hall ts an elegant Sull course dinner, which is served on ar- rival of boats. A good cafe is also on steamers. Capt. Blake especially invites the ladies and children. Good music by Schroeder's band, both on the boat and at the grounds. The Sunday trips to River View are “mong the most popular given to that pretty resort, and large crowds go to the View every Sunday. Tomorrow the regu- lar trips at 11 a. m., 2and 6:45 p. m., will be made by the st-amer Pentz. All the at- tractions on the grounds, including the new water chute, will be in full operation, and Chris Auth’s orchestra will render con- cert music on both the steamer and the grounds. The Saturday trips today were Well patronized on the 10 am. and 2 p.m. boats, ani more will undoubtedly go down at 6: 45° p.m. There will be no family trips on Saturday next, as the excursion of the Interstate Democratic Association will take take place on that day. The fifth annual excursion of Burns'de Post, G. 4. R., and Burn: Corps, W. R. C., to Marshall Hall, steamer Charles Ma- calester, announced to take place Friday, Sune 19, has been postponed to Friday, une 2 Tickets for the former date have been canceled, and new ones for the laiter date will be substituted by the ticket com- mittee, The seventeenth annual excursion of the Caledonian Club will be given xt Friday evening to River View. The steamer Pentz will be used to carry the members and friends of the club down to the pleas- urable resort, and the usual games and prizes for children will be in evidence. Children under eight years of age will be given the trip free. The Jane Moseley will make her regular trip to Colonial Beach temorrow morning at ¥ o'clock, as well as every other morn- ing, except Mondays and Saturdays ing on the latter day at 6 p.m. Th ley is @ fast and commodious s with a cool, spacious saloon and hurricane deck, and ts well fitted for an all-day trip Colonial each is well known for its pleas- urable qualities, and is one of the most popular excursion resorts on the Potomac for an all-day outing. Music will be ren- dered on the boat and the grounds, while dancing, together with the other amuse- ments to be found at the place, will be in evidence. The Sunday trips are probably the most popular of the week, and a large crowd is looked for tomorrow. An ideal spot in which to spend two or three hours “of a hot Sunday afternoon is Chevy Chase, with its cool woods, placid lake and breezes for all. It is easy of ac- cess by the cars of the Capital Traction Company. and is becoming more popular every day with those who do not desire to take an all day outing or go far away from the heart of the city. Boats may be had on the lake at all times, while music is ren- dered every evening by a competent or- chestra. Taken all in all, one could go much further and fare worse than at Chevy Chase. The John Sylvester, which claims to be the fastest boat on the river, makes daily trips to Colcnial Beach, except Monday, leaving at 6 p.m. Saturday evening and on the other days at 9 o'clock in the morning. The boat is commodious and without state rooms, giving the largest amount of, space possi for the comfort and convenience of passengers. Mose- am The music on the trip is furnished by Esputa’s orchestra and one of the most pleasant trips to be indulged in on Sunday is an outing en this boat. Mt. Vernon Park, the new resort on the Potomac river, which has just been inau- gurated, is fast becoming one of the most pepular’ places around Washington. It is reached by the trains of the Alexandria and Mt. Vernon electric rond, which leave every hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Usig street northwest, and the trip is enjoyable from the time the car starts until {t stops at the other end of the line. It is one of the best natural family picnic places near Wash- ington and the naturai arrangements have been added to by skilled workmen, w! have made it a model place for an outi Mt. Vernon passengers may stop over for dinner without extra charge. The night schedule of the road will be announced in a few days, although the day schedule is in full and permanent cperation. The most delightful of summer trips is that to New York by sea, via the Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company's fron-clad, palatial steamers, Newport News, Washington and Norfolk, one of which leaves the 7th street dock every evening in the year at 7 o'clock. The ac- commodations on these steamers are first- class In every respect and the table ts sup- plied with all the delicacies and substan- tials that the markets of Norfolk and Washington afford. Stop-over privileges are allowed at Old Point Comfort to those who desire to spend a short time at Cham- berlin's new hotel or the Hygeia. At Nor- folk connections are made with the Ola Dominion Steamship Company's steamers for New York and all points north and south. Steamers arrive at_Old Point at 6:30 and at Norfolk at 7:80 following morning. ‘The annual excursion to Marshall Tall on Wednesday next of the Confederate Veterans’ Association promises, in many Ways, to be attractive and pleasant. It will be a big family day, a “day off.” in fact, for the household, when the old folks, the younger members and the little ones can have a generally good time. Tickets will be good going or coming on any trip before noon or after. There will be a num- ber of attractions to make it @ most lightful occasion. Music and dancing in the large pavilion will, of course, be one of the leading features. The excursion on Monday evening next to Marshal! Hall, under the auspices of St. John’s Lodge, No. 11, F. A. A. M lcoked forward to with much the members of the lodge and t of friends. A program of more than ordi- nary attraction has been prepared for ren- dition in the pavilion and tt include those of such well-know as Charles B. Hanford, Mrs. Wats Miss Gertrude Dana, Mr. Herndon } Mr. James Watson, Dr. F. J. Wo Mr. Aaron Stern, and Misses McKenzie, Weller, Miller and ‘Shelton. The well-known Madrid Quartet will also entertain the ex- cursionisis. The National Rifles’ excursion, which was to have been given last Tuesday, was un- avoidably postponed on account of the in- clement weather. At a special meeting held last evening it was unanimously de- cided to give the excursion July 10. All lickets disposed of for the first date will be good on presentation at the boat for the latter date. —_—- The Masked Burginr. Maj. Moore has received from Robert A. Pinkerton a copy of a painting, known as the “Masked Burglar,” and the picture, which is hanging in his office, has attracted considerable attention. The picture repre- sents a masked burglar standing erect with pistol in hand, and no matter from what position the picture is viewed, the eyes and weapon are directed toward the one looking at the picture. The original painting was purchased by the chief of the Pinkerton force while in the far west, where it was painted by a man named Ludcke, who is known as the “cowboy artist.” Chief Pinkerton regards the painting as a work of art, and prizes it as one of the most valuable pictures in his gallery. Several copies have been made and given to friends. —— John O'Meara, Cincinnati, confesses shooting and killing George Shottmer, who siruck him with a whip.