Evening Star Newspaper, December 7, 1896, Page 7

THE EVENING STAR MONDAY, ‘DECEMBER ‘7, 1896-16 PAGES. 7 ~ Extra! Palais Royal Special Notice. A sensational purchase of Handkerchiefs— 54,560 bought of an prompt cash. importer who needed The Neckwear and Lace Departments have been moved to szcond floor and the space they occupied fi ed with the new Handkerchiefs. Prices were paid and will be asked that are irrespective of actual values. fore, contain apparently absurd statements. The list will, there= Please defer judgment until you have seen. Initial Handkerchiefs. FSC per box for Ladies’ and Chil- dren’s Warranted Extra Sheer Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, with two styles of initials. EF Also Men's Ha style of initial, Six in-fan which is just half usval price. bet in only one box for orly 73e 35C for Men’s Full Size Jap. Silk Handkerchiefs, with exquisite em- broidered initial. Three for $1. CFMen's Initiated Silk Hamlkerchiefs to sell like this—25e for 35¢ quality; 35¢ for 50c quality; 45c for 75e quality. All initials now here—for how lng? 25c values, 18c, or 3 for 50c. Ladies’ and Men’s Pure Irish Linen and Swiss Handkerchiefs in no less than one hundred and eleven different styles. 18 cents. This is three for with no charge for box. 25¢. Thousands of Ladies’ Daintily Embroidered Pure Linen Handker- chiefs. 250 differentstyles. Guar- anteed qualities and styles usually sold at 35¢ and 5oc. 35C. Three for $1. Some of these Swiss Handkerchiefs look worth $1 apiece. They are as sheer and as dainty as any $1 French Linen Handkerchief. (Continued above.) Any three of them, in box, for only the proper price of two— 50¢. No less than one hundred differ- ent styles; hand-cmbroidered, fancy hemstitched, plain. Some with lace borders—none worth less than 75 cents. Plenty of $1 styles. Sr. These Exquisitely Embroidered French Linen Handkerchiefs are generally sold at fancy prices—for as much as $2.25 at some establish- ments. C7 We recognize hat these temporary price surprises create disappointment when regular prices are again asked. as stated above. this stock. and Please note that we do not claim our regular stock of Handkerchlefs to be worth And we do not profess to be able to continue such prices after the distribution of We always sell as we buy—we are sharing with our patrons the advantages of a large dvartazeous purchase, the like of which we can’t hope to duplicate this side of Christmas. A Surprise on Second Floor. The Neckwear Dept. is you’il go there when you moved to second floor, but learn of these Ladies’ and Children’s Lace Collars at 98c., guaranteed worth from $2 to $4. Sixty-four different styles of them— the importer’s entire line of samples. We beg to remind you that the Palais Royal is noted for the best assortment of Neckwear in Washington. The latest imported novelties are always first shown at this G st. corner. The imitations of them, made expressly for us, are sold at 98c, $1.48 and $1.98—and at these prices we have all the newest effects in Dutch Yokes, Pompadour Ruches, &c. €7To pleasurably remind you that the Lace and Trimming Departments are moved to second floor @ special discount will be allowed tomorrow—one-tenth of the amount of your purchase will be returned to sou. Wash Silks, Instead of 45c. ADE 2g¢c a dozen tomorrow for the Filo and Twisted Wash Silks in every desirable color—but not more than five dozen to each purchaser. cor attraction to crowd the Art Department. To Outline, 7 Round Centerpieces of Finest Linen, stamped fn new and beautiful designs. Sizes 18x18 and 24x24 inches. Prices, 25 and 35c. Some worth 30c. Gec 7% And $1 for Pure Linen Bureau Scarfs, 'D\ hemstitched and stamped. Lengths, 54 and 72 inches. Some are worth $1.48. Xmas Presents, Some Worth This is a second Bulgarian Work. 7The new Covers, stamped in new de- signs, ore here, in 30, 36, 45 and 54 inches square. Prices, 95e to $2.50. The art store prices are up to $3.50. Gc ‘ken for the Bulgarian Cotton, and 12%4c for the cord to match the shade of these table covers, pillow cushions, etc, 20C, $1, These new surprises are to be on the great table belonging to the book and stationery department, near 11th street entrance. 25C for Rodgers Company’s cele- brated 50c Holiday edition of Books. EFThey are printed from new plates, in cloth Dindings never before put in books sold at 50c. Forty-three titles—here at only 25c for choice. 25C for the new Lenox Series, in cloth library bindings. 100 titles. 7 The Alpine Edition, with beautiful cloth bind- and gold tops, sre ulso only- 25¢ for cholee. 25 titles. 25C for Amelia E. Barr’s Works in Holiday edition. at $1. Published to sell you or he or her read “Jan Vedder's “A Border Shepherdess,” “Bow of Orange If not, a treat 1s in store. 25C for E. P. Roe’s Works, among which are the following, which every one should read: 7A Young Girl's Wooing....An Original Belle -Opening of a Ches:- 25C instead of 35¢ and soc for choice of the famous High-art Toy Books, by Prang and Nister of London. And 25c for Desk and Table Ornaments, among which are Vienna Ornaments representing animals and quaint figures. And 25c for Inkstands, Pen Wiper and Blotter— and many other articles worth more than twice the price. Bargainson the Fourth Floor Reduced prices for Furniture we want out of the way—that takes up the room required for other goods. $3.98 for $4.50 Oak Rockers. $2.98 for $3.50 Black and Gold Japanese Screens, Sfold, 69-inches high. $5.25 for these $6.50 Screens—works of art, in Dink end blue. a $8.98 for this $12 Landscape Screen. $1.95 for the $2.25 Oak and Mahogany Screens, Bled with silkcline. $2.95 for this $3.98 Screen—a beauty. $9.98 for $12.50 Mahogany Rockers, in Empire Gtyle, upholstered in velvet. $7.75 for this $10 Oak Rocker, upholstered in Teather, and $5.50 for this $7.50 Rocker, with bro- eatelle covering. $5.08 for this $7.50 Mahogury Rocker, with in- Jaid back and leather seat. 96e for the $1.25 Oak Tables, 24x21. $1.25 for the $1.75 Tables, $1.98 for the $2.48 Tubles, $3.98 for the $4.50 Tables and $6.50 for the $7.98 beauties, with French legs. $11.50 for thia $12.98 Oak Desk, with drawers and closet. $7.25 for the $8.50 Desks, and $3.98 for the $4.98 Desks. $2.98 for these Superior $3.50 Book Cases. $2.25 for the $2.98 Bamboo Book Cases. $18. for this $16.50 Mahogany Music Rack, in- closed, with French plate mirror. $2.25 for the $2.98 Musle Macks, with four shelves, and $5.75 for the $7.50 Mahogany Racks. $5.98 for the $7.50 Covered Couches. $7.50 for the $8.50 Covered Box Couches, ‘with patent “self-opening’’ attachment. $9.98 for the $12 Couches, and $13.50 for the best $17 Couches. $1.19 for the $1.48 India Seats. Palais Royal, 4. tive. G and uth Sts. The best at the lowest price at Beveridge’s. Both Rich & Inexpensive Xmas Gifts. ‘Too much stress can’t be laid on the wisdom of making selec- tions for the holidays AS EARLY AS : POSSIBLE-while our stock 18 com- plete—and when we can properly wait on our customers. Whether you want to make a pres- ent_cosiing ONE DOLLAR or FIFTY DOLLARS— n't buy it MORE ADVANTAGEOUSLY than here. CFSpecial attention is. called rich articles in FRENCH and AUS- TRIAN CHINA, VENETIAN WARE, RICH CUT GLASS, PORCELAINS, ete. — the prices were NEVER SO Low! What $1 will buy in silver. SILVER SUGAR SPOON, $1. SILVER BON-BON SPOON,$1. SILVER BUTTER PICK, $1, ft CREAM LADLE, $1. to Sreseegengegontneteegeegentengontoetootectentonspeseeteotoatonseeseeseateatonsengeoge once Sosceete Seesresesgoegeete Seaton oo sete Sete seatonteesongentnes AUSTRIAN GLASS. V. SES, sly arated sh ne a TSC cuT GLass $ SALTS, with o8 spoon 25C. & SOc. $ CUT GLASS PEFPERS AND SALTS, & With sterling silver top, as low as & 6ec., 75¢., $1. + w. Beveridge, } w. Beveridge, : 1215 F St. & 1214 GSt. POTTERY, PORCELAIN, GLASS, E it Se I Be a a ABs AS Be ta A Bs Bs | | 2 939 Pa. Ave. Our Christmas Gifts To the Girls and Boys. E have every reason to be proud of the pat- ronage we enjoy from the boys and girls. Now we propose to reciprocate. This week is to be “boys and girls’ week” here. We have bought an immense lot of beautiful dolls and pocket knives, and during the coming week we shall give a doll or knife with every pair of girls’ or boys’ shoes sold. Going to do more than this. For the benefit of papa’s pocket book we are going to quote “special” prices on all Infants’, Children’s and Boys’ Shoes. Here are a few il- lustrations: Shoes at Fine Sh oes at 49¢. ine Shoes,$2.19. Infants’ and Children’s Children’s Dugin & Hudson's ‘‘Iron- Turned Shees, tizes 2 to clad’ Shoes, spring heel, button and 5. The coming week (with 49¢. Pees ice a io 2 a dol). is » gular valu Special this wel (with knife or doll)... $2.19 Shoes at 75¢. Fine Shoes. Infants’ and Children’s Kid Shoes, sizes 2 to 6. Dugan & Hudson's Cloth-top Viel ‘The coming week (with a 7T5¢ Kid Shoes, patent leather tip, and dolly Z heel fozxing. A doll or knife with every pair. Shoes at g8c. 8% to 10%, $2.50 to.... $1.89 Children’s Widze brel ee ee neem, DBAD 98c. a doll)... Children’s Dugan & Hudson's “Hand- sewed" Shoes, patent leather tip, and heel foxing, buttcen and lace, 8% to $1.50Shoes,$1.25. CARD. Encouraged by the generous patronage bestowed ‘upon us last Christmas, we have opened 1) in this hoa magnificent di 6 *HEMIAN GLASSW AND. Y DYAL Th Christmas, possible ew ¥ obtain, Our former patrons acd the public generally are respectfully invited to Inspect our stock. The Austrian Store (Manufacturers’ Sale), Next to 114 F St., Sintana theater. de7-50cott Discounts Offered at Gerome Desio’s Retiring Sale! Those shoppers who want their Christmas outlay to go as far as possible should buy their gifts of us. Superb stock of Diamonds, Gold and Silver Jewelry, Art Bric-a-brac, Clocks, Statuary, ée., from which to make your selections. Every article in stock has had its price cut 20 to 50 per cent under real value. A dollar will buy nearly two dollars’ worth here now! Store for rent. Fixtures for sale. Gerome Desio 1107 F St., North Side. ( a7-70a Nn ( ( ( | Howard's Corset Emporium, 1003 F st. nw. Next to Woodward & Lothrop’ “RG&E JOPSCtS, $ This is one of the “PLUMS” that fall $ OO only to the share of ° exclusive corset houses. Another lot of 15 dozen famous R. & G. Fine Coutil Corsets, extra ik waist, white, gray black, 2 side steels each side, double front steel; splendid value at $1.25 pair. Go on sale tomorrow at $1 pair. Sole agents for the famous “MANON oe leg bamaraade:, “bias” cut—$5 to = All Corsets fitted and guaran- teed. HOWARD'S Corset Emporium, 1003 F St. it Xmas Presents. Come and see our MEZZO TINT Photos. They make lov presents. +00 doz Gallery oa : 1026-108 ESTABROOK, 1227 Pa. ave. $3. ‘The coming week qwith doll or kaif)... Children’s Dugan & Hudson's Wedge- patent 10%. Regular price, $2.49 heel Shoes, leather tip and Same, 11 to 2, $3.50 to........$2.89 heel foxing. Regular . ° bree, $1.0 Overgaiters,16c. the coming a doll) Again will we offer Women’s Ker- sey Cloth - Overguiters, that are usually sold at 50c., for. 16¢. Bicycie Leggins, 39: Balance of that lot of Women's $1 Bicycle Leg- 39! gins will be sold at....... Co $5 Shoes, $2.98. Owing to a few sizes being missing we will close out this Ine of Wo- $1.50 Shoes, $1.39. Children’s Dugan & Hudsou's “Iron- clad’? Spring-heel Shoes, sizes 6 to 8, Regular price, $1.50. ‘The coming aS SI 39 Fine Shoes, $1.89. (with a dob), ‘n’s Dugan & Hudson's ‘‘Iron- clad” Shock, spring heel, button aod men’s = Winter = Tan lace, #iz 8 BY to 10ty. Shors in button and lal this week (with $ 8 lace, which hare been $ 8 ao S588 I. Spi forse-o soe nee 2.9 do:l or knife). Shoes Shined Free, 9 939 Pa. Ave. Xmas Dainties ° AreComing In. 3 —— Already our 2 stores are putting on holi- —— day attire. “Good things” for = That perplexing question * ¢ | ——— Fou tor aoa anywhere elses Wi of “What shall I give?” can : —— ~eelved: < be solved intelligently, taste- z PINK fee ee ae & fully, and economically by fe Sweeter and more % taking a look through our $| MALAGA GRAPES. Insclous than the $ BIG STOCK OF NOVEL- $ z qe & TIES in Leather Goods. %| LOUISIANA Nato ae % A VALISE for a lady and $} PECANS. cam, ‘Nor 4 a DRESS SUIT CASE for z Ey z a man are always acceptable MALAGA as fnest of al : me have all kinds—at all ¢ RAISINS. Come tn Lares Ka Note the followin: 4 Cholcest Cal. PAPER SHELL = Combiration COLLAR AND CUFF MONDS—PULLED FI and STUF 2 BOXES, of stamped leather PRUNES In boxes—ete., ete. and leather lined; set of two $1 2 - & pieces; only +25 Jno. and é tin Magruderé a8 $ : ‘0. £ z FANCY GROCERIES, WINES, CIGARS, $ Fine Leather PQCKET BOOKS, %| TWO STORES, 3% 5 ed colors, ds y ¢ POCKET BOOKS, for beth ladies and men, in monk seal, mo- rocco and alligator, sterling silver mounted; very handsome, Perea! "" $6.00 Ladies’ Imported Alligator and Seal, POCKET BOOKS, sterling silver mounted, with good time- keeping watch, low as...... Seogentonson a oo egees $9.00 | CARD CASES, in rich seal, alli- gator, morocco snd Hzard, 5c. $4 50 aside until seid aatetetetetes ego 5c Xmas without extra charge. JF PPSOSOSSSS srosenogy DESK SET, ‘ BECKER’S 1328 FSt., ta Facial Culture. Branch2 ENB EF CIE, 1415 HST. NAW. ranch Importes ) e Cremes, 2. Wonderful tune Armetgon! Contour of the Consisting ot Seal, Ink Faaser and Letter Opener, ~ mounted sterling ellver........ J. KARR’S SONS, Jewelers, 945 Penn. Ave. de7-2t a 7. face restored, youthful expression reproduced, wrinkles removed, enlarged throats relaxed, muscles made firm by expert application of the celebrated DyIsgne cremes and toilet spectyltics. HAIR and HAND culture also. An emingi physician says: The fac Tequires food av much as the form needs clothe the hands gloves, she feet shoes—the poor face e: posed to wind heat and cold, meets, its fate, withertt In time, as a warning to nature which “means “Iam starving, give “ME. food, OUR experts spesially instructed in New York pa for making the: exquisite tints of hair with Tinpetiat Hah perial 1 mr -1415 HST. N.W. seeee1110 G ST. NOW. Banjos, $7 up. = ny of your musical friends would appce- A = clate a gift of a Barjo. Handsome variety of desirable Banjos from $7 up—on rar SRE RN ‘our Own < * terms. Big discounts for cash. Sole D.C ‘Two Delicious ++ agents for Celebrated Fairbanks Musical Is; ** struments. CULLEN & COLLINS, 1451 $ st. Xmas Gifts That Friends Appreciate =are the only ones worth giving. A dalnt PHOTO of XOURSELF—sultably framed. will bring you hearty thanks from those friends, Mbo're 89 fortunate as to receive one. We haven't the frames—but we'll make the photos. [EZZO_ TINTS" are our daintiest. New shapes and styles. $4 = dozen up. W. H. Stalee, 1107 F St. Suceessor to M, B. BRADY, _de7-100 ‘Breakfast Dishes. 2 —“DEERFOOT FARM” SAUSAGE and BREAKFAST BACON. They taste differ- ent from any, other you may buy—because 20 others aré quite so geod. You may be sure they're finest—or we! wouldn't handle no21-1m8 m. C7 Every substantial’ and delicacy in season for DINNER PARTIES is here at Teasonable prices. Icottage Market, 818 rath Ste | 2 dt-mw,f j Minister and THE: -WORLD* OF. SOCIETY Dinners, Teas” of the Future and the Past. Mr, Foster's Dinner for the Hawalian Foreign Affairs Mii iter—Coming Hospitalities—Persona: Ex-Secretary John W. Foster entertained very handsomely at dinner Saturday even- ing in honor of Mr. H. E. Cooper, the Ha- wailan minister of foreign affairs, who is visiting in this country. The other guests were the Hawalian minister, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Frank P. Hastings, the secretary of the Hawailan legation, Senator Sherman, Senator Morgan, Senator Hale, Senator Lodge, Senator Hawley, Senator Chandler, Senator Proctor, Senator Elkins, Represen- tative Dalzell, Mr. Mark A. Hanna, Mr. Crosby S. Noyes, Mr, Beriah Wiikins, Mr. John Hay and Mr. Gardiner G. Hubbard. Miss Ashton was the debutante of Satur- day, and the fine residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hubley Ashton, was thronged by their friends. The pretty debutanie, in a simple toilet of white silk muslin, carried a cluster of violets and roses. Assisting the hostess in the pleasant event were Mrs. Bradbary and Miss Morris of New York, Miss Ward, Miss Gertrude Clagett and Miss Glover. Hon. John W. Foster gave a handsome dinner Saturday night in honor of the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs for Hawati, Mr. Henry E. Cooper. The guests wer. Senator Hale, Senator Chandaier, Senaior Sherman; Mr. Hatch, the Hawaiian minis- ter; Mr. Hastings, secretary of the lega- tion; Senator Hawley, Gardiner Hubbard, Beriah Wilkins, Senator Morgan, Senator Elkins, Senator Procter, John’ Dalzell, Mark Hanna and Crosby 8. Noyes. A pleasant time was spent last Friday evening by the young friends of Miss Etta Bennett at her residence, 1018 Pennsylvania avenue southeast. The early part of the evening was spent in playing games. About midnight all repaired to the supper room, where a bountiful collation was served. Among those present were the Misses L. Ditman, iL. Morrison, C. Kahlert,A. Greene, E. Bennett, G. Bright, M. Bennett, 8. Stanford, G. Hurlbut and I. Bassett, and the Messrs, J. Gordon, J. Morrison, M. Morrison, D. McKenzie, C. Morrison, P. Ditman, F. Montgomery. Doehrer, F. Bennett, H. Bassett and Mr. and Mrs. Bas- sett. Mr. and Mrs. Murat Halstead will be the ruests of Mr. and Mrs. Williams C. Whitte- more until after the wedding of Miss Aline Wilcox and Mr. Albert Halstead. The marriage of Miss Marguerite Hun- gerford Whiteley to Mr. Frank Howara, Sloan will take place Wednesday, Decem- ber 9, at 4 o'clock, St. John’s Church. The bridc-elect is the daughter of Mrs. Joseph- ine Peyton Whiteley. Mr. and Mrs. Boardman will give a baii Christmas night. Mr. and Mrs. Year eve ball. Senator and Mrs, Walthall are again at the Cairo this winter, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. M. Curry will not re- Leiter will give a New turn here il the Ist of January. Mrs. Curry and Miss Connally are now in New York. The Spanish minister and Mrs. Dupuy de Lome entertained at dinner Saturday night to meet the Secretary of State and Mrs. Olney. The other guests were the Attorney General and Mrs. Harmon, the Mexican rs. Romero, the minister of Sweden and > the minister of Bel- gium, Mr. and Mrs. Calderon Cariisle, Mrs. Minot, Mrs. Julian James, Miss Jane fuges, Mr. and Mrs. Von Reichenau, Mr. and Mrs. Gayton de Ayala and Mr. Pastor. The ef- fective decorations of the table were in white and green. Miss Anne C. Chamberlain and Mr. Charles 8. Cotton, better known as “Sam” Cotton, and a clerk to the excise board, vere married Wednesday eveui . The Rev. Dr. Keely officiated. Only the imme- diate relatives of the couple were present, After the ceremony the couple left for a weddirg tour in the south Miss Sidney Campbell is spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. Capt. Pitcher, at an army post in Arizona. Mrs. Davis cf Rhode Islend avenue, who will introduce her daughter at a tea today, ll be at home Mondays in January and February. Mr. and Mrs. Sereno E. Payne and Mr. Willlam Payne are settled at 1767 Q strect for the winter. Ex-Solicitor General Maxwell and Mrs. Maxwell will arrive today and will remain at the Shoreham all week. Mrs. Tisdel has invited her friends for Thursday afternoon, December 17, at 5 o'clock. It is announced that the marriage of Miss Barret, daughter of Mrs. Alexander Barret, and Mr. Sergeant Prentiss Knutt of Wash: ington will take place about the middle of this month at Fairhaven, in Catherine street, Newport, R. I, the summer home of the bride's mother. The engagement of the couple was aanounced in Washington about @ year ago. Instead of having the pleasure of assist- ing at the marriage today of Miss Louise Lonsdele and Mr. Leonidas Scoofy of New York, their friends have been advised of their marriage in Baltimore November 15 at the Church of the Messiah. Miss Wille Lonsdale, sister of the bride, was one of the witnesses, The bride is a very beautiful girl, of a distinguished southern family, and she has been quite a belle, though oniy eighteen years of age. Mr. Scoofy is of Greek origin, and is well known here as the confidential secretary of Franklin Bart- lett, Representative from New York. He 1s about thiriy-five years of age, a man of means, and, with his sister, Miss 1. M. Scoofy, has resided for some mon:hs at the Albemarle Hotel, New York city. Mr. and Mrs. Scoofy left Seturday night on a late train for New York. Mrs. Scoofy is a daughter of W. B. J. Lonsdale, who hero- ically lost his life white endeavoring to save the lives of others during the yellow fever epidemic at Memphis. Mr. W. W. Rapley and family have re- turred to the city for the winter and are residing at 1735 P street. Mrs. Worthington and the Misses Worth- irgton will be at home to their friends Wednesdays in December and January. Miss Johanna Noliner of Jersey City is at 1514 13th street, visiting her brother. oe gs The Eastern Branch Flats. In Secretary Francis’ annual report ai- tention is called to the insanitary condi- ticn of the flats adjoining the grounds of St. Elizabeth's Hospital, on the shores of the Eastern branch of the Potomac. The Secretary says: “The filling of these flats scme time since was commenced by the government, and should be pushed to com- pletion, since the site of the hospital, other- wise a most salubrious locality, is rendered urhealthy by the malarial emanations con- stantly arising from these marshes, “The river and harbor bill of the last ses- sion of Congress carries $100,000 for the improvemeat of the Potome river, a part of which should be devoted to the reclama- tion of the flats, or if such course is not practicable, specific appropriation for such work of an adequate sum should be made by Congress at the coming session.” ee Restrained From Laying Pipes. In a bill in equity filed by him against Rene C. Baughman and the Standard Oil Company, Gecrge F. Harbin prays that the defendants be enjoined from laying pipes across his properiy, square 707, be- tween P and Q and Half streets and Geor- sia avenue. The complainant says that Congress al- lowed the company to lay pipes in cercain streets, and he endeavored to make terms with Mr. Baughman for the use of his property in the laying of the pipes, but was subsequently informed, he claims, that his property would not be used. He charges that the pipes are ndw being laid across his property, and wants it stopped. ‘The court granted a temporary restraining or- der. ——— Secular League. A week ago, at its regular Sunday meet- ing, the Secular League passed resolutions protesting against the practice of the Pres- ident of the United States or any other offi- cial calling the American people to observe a day of prayer and thanksgiving. Yester- day the league edopted resolutions of pro- test againet the custom of “hiring men to pray at the opening of sessions of Con- gress,” and demanded “the repeal of the law establishing chaplaincies.” Se Sermons and Addresses Relating to Foreign Missions. Concerted meetings, with sermons and addresses, in the interest of foreign mis- sions, are to be held throughout the pres- bytery of Washington city from the lth to the 14th instant, inclusive. “The meet- ings have been arranged by the stand'ng committee on foreign missions by order of the presbytery, and there will be present to take part in the series of addresses Rev. Arthur J. Brown, D.D., secretary of the foreign mirsion beard; Rev. John R. Da- vies, D.D., pastor of the Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church of New York city, and the Rev. William S. Bannerman of Gaboon, Africa. The series of meetings will be inaugu- rated Friday evening by a meeting of the Presbyterial Christian Endeavor Union, in the Fourth Presbyterian Church, to be ad- dressed by Rev. Dr. Brown. Saturday, at the Church of the Covenant, a mass meet- ing of the junior ‘Christian Endeavor so- cleties will Le held at 3:30 o'clock, at which Miss Fannie Nelson of the womi foreign missionary board of Philadelphia will speak. At the same church, at 7:30 p.m., the representatives of the board will speak to all engaged in foreign missionary: work, after which an opportunity will be given to those present to meet the visitors so- cially. In all the pulpits within the juris- diction of the presbytery special sermons will be preached next Sunday, and Mon- day evening, tae 14th instant, there will be a mass meeting in the New York Avenue Church, Gen. John W. Foster presiding. At this service addresses will be made by Drs. Brown and Davi y, Pahnesae avies and the Rev. Mr. —_.—__ MR. BAYARD DECLINES, Grateful for the Proposed G Cannot Accept Mr. Thomas F. Ba: ard, the American ambassador to England, has written a let- ter to the London Daily Telegraph regard- ing that Journal's proposal to take up a public subscription for the Purpose of pur- chasing him a national Christmas gift as a token of the esteem of the British people. The letter, which is dated December 5, says in part: “Early this morning I telegraphed you not to proceed further with your kind and generous proposal for a testimonial to me from the people of this country in token of their appreciation of my efforts to =stab- lish between the two great English-speak- ing countries relations of harmony end 00d will.” Mr. Bayard then goes on to say that he was touched and gratified by the p: poral and the Telegraph's generous eulogy of him, but that a few hours’ reflection showed him that, holding his present office and invested with its discretion and ke should scrupulously obey the 6: his country’s law, which inhibits holding an office of trust or profit. w er the American government from accepting “without the consent of Congress present from any king, prince or gov ment.” He further says: “While I live I shall not cease to thank the people of : islands for the whole-hearted, unstin welcome I have received at their hands = the warm hospitalities that have showered on me and mine. A tclegram has been received at the State Department from Ambassador Bayard say- ing that he had declined the proposed gift. ———+0+— To Prevent Diphtheria. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: As diphtheria, that most dreadful of ail diseases to childhood ts prevailing in so many sections of the city, I would suggest that you advise the following simple pre- cautionary and preventive measures. Let every parent or guardian require every member of the household to gargle or spra the throat once a day with a solution male by dissolving one ounce of chlorate of po- tassum in one pint of water; if diphtheria exists in close proximity to the home add one-half ounce tincture of iron to the above. As the specific cause of diphtheria, the Klebs Loeffler bacillus, as a rule first mani- fests its presence in the throat, the above treatment if faithfully carried out will neutralize or modify the germs to such an extent as soon as they have gained a lodg- ment in the mouth or throat as to render them harmless. Those who regard it of sufficient importance for the welfare of their loved ones to give the necessary time required to this simple and inex- pensive prophylactic measure may realize that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. J. W. HODGES. CURE BEFORE COST, OF COURSE: BUT, RE- 4 wonderful curative for throat and . Dr. 1, Jayne's Expec dy; it takes so little of it. ne's Painless Sanative Pills. R. Gn Saturday, December 5, 1896, at 5:30 ELIZABETH BARBER, relict of the Inte urge Barber, in the eeverty-sixth year of her ¢ of her brother, southeast, Tuesday, De- p.m. Relatives " and |. Interment private, * E. M. De BROOKS. On Sund: vember 6, 1896, at 2:16 p.m. VM. H., beloved husband of Julia G. Brovks enee Richards Puneral from his sidence, 409 N street “thwest, Tuesday, December S, at 2 pun. Relatives and friends juvited to attend. * CHICHESTER. 2, 1896, near Ol Montgomery county, Md. W. HALLOW! CHICHESTER. sor of Washington B. and Eliza M. H. Chichester, aged four years and two months. On December her G, 1896, Mrs. ALTON, aged ears amd three inonths, residence. uselis avenue northeast, December spectfully tu papers please copy.) LATHAM. 1 Jock «im, ‘Maine and Friends nv ew Hampshire December 7, 1 LATHAM, aged se On Nor MONATIAN. On December 6, 1896, at 202 L street morning, December &, Church. Interm Relatives and friends eniy, on Monday. MURRAY Moit- RIS US. AL and son | of Charles “Morris, Notice of funeral hereafter. . . On Saturday, December 5, 1896, at ) pan., ELIZABETH SCHAEFER, sister of the late Joseph Hile, aged eighty-three years and one month. 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