Evening Star Newspaper, September 1, 1897, Page 7

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1897—10 ———"- Roe aeetonoctetoatectetondonten toate doen toate en toatecentoatontetoatoetetoaton te tente a seasesesenesesea epee : E> REGULAR HOURS NOW-8 A.M. TO 6 P.M. ; Medium-weight Underwear at “Light-weight” Prices-- -AT— PIERRY’S The first change to make in the, wardrobe is to heavier weights in Underwear. And now comes the problem of buy- ing. The question of what and where. Experience has taught some of you that the “Greater Store” is the place—and whatever the “Greater Store” has to offer is the proper “what.” Every season more of you lean on our resources. We are most cautious what we put before you. Testing every quality—examining every piece. Knowing positively that whatever is here is safe to represent us as the best to be had. It is a complete stock—size-full—and variety-full. It is Under- wear from those makers who know how to make—to give satisfaction. It is all well enough to guarantee to correct mistakes— but the better way is to guard against the mistakes. That is our aim. We feel like promising you better Underwear cheap- er, perhaps, than you can get it anywhere else. Not boast- fully—but because we are sure that we have made close marks. re You recognize this as the best store—we want recognition as the cheapest store as well. Everything justifies it. The Underwear is told of in two chapters—one for ladies —and one for children. These are not the heaviest weights —but the medium—that you should put right into service for health and comfort’s sake. We talk price, too—that you may make whatever com- parison you care to. Nothing is more convincing than per- sonal investigation. Special Bargains. Ladies’ White and Fast Black Jersey Ladies’ Pure Silk Ribbed Vests, with gprs mg a | high neck and long siceves, slightly sotled $1.90 and $1.95 to —REDUCED from $3.25 and $3.75 to $1.98. Ladies’ The hand of fashion is seen in these lots. Mid-weight Underwear. The hand of atoll z expertness is seen here, too. It is Underwear that fits, as well $ as Underwear that has the qualities to give warmth and wear. é. = and Pink Swiss Ribbed Vests, Allsilk Vests, with low neck and no Sd finish, with low neck and no sleeves, and crochet neck and arms—Black, e dd arms and neck Light Blue, Pink ahd Lavender—Wec. $ chelien Ribbed Lisle Thread Ves:s, Swiss sEibbed é $ with low k and short sle Tow neck and no &_oneck and no sk Richelien Ril | neck and steer with low neck and no sleeve & Swiss Ribbed € hops Lee & te Swiss and Richelien Ribbed Lisle Thread tot Vests, with low nd_no sleeves—T5e. Lisle Th Combination Suits, with low neck and no sleeves, and knee Iength— Be. each. viss Ribbed Vest in extra sizes, with and no sleeves and silk tapim, 4 $ = 3 + Children’s Mid-weight Underwear. Most important to be prompt in changing the children’s Underwear. Quite as important to get the service-giving kind. Nothing can speak louder than these facts and figures them- selves. 6 to 34 40c. for size 16—rise Be. Pantalets. ankle length—sizes 18 to 30— ‘ Boe. for size 18—rise 5 : and long and short sl Knee and Ankle Length Drawers—sizes Ie. for size 16—-rise 3c. Gossemer Weizht Ankle and Knee Length Pantalets—sizes 18 to 3019. for size 18. 2—G0e. for size 22—rise Be. Swiss Ribbed Cotton Wrappers, sizes from 1 to 6—25¢ Swiss Ribbed Merino Wrap trimmed, in all sizes from 1 to size I—rise Se. Pure Silk Wrappers—sizes 1 to 5—$1.25 for size 1—rise Ive. « Ribbed Silk Vests, with low neck and short sleeves—sizes 1 to 5—T5e. for size 1 —rise 0c. With high neck and ik re 3, 4 and 6—$1.40, $1.50 and in all Gossamer Weight Ankle and Knee Drawers—sizes 22 to 34—25c. for 3e Sordortorteeteetententortet ery Company's Shirts, 1-3 to 34—25e. for size 16—rise Knee Drawers—sizes 22 to 32—45c. for rise Be. American Hoslery Company's Shirts, % wool—with high neck and long sleeves— PERRY’S, “NINTH ANDTHE AVENUE.” stablished 1840. phone 998. Sa ss ta ss a eee he ee ee a eee eee eee eee ht Soedoadoagease gre soasoa sone soatessorteatonessondontontontontontoatrasentontertontonrlorfondonlontonlonteaioatestontonsoeseatonsorforfonfortonfontontontoatintec$ etodetetotutetutetedatetateted | ¥ Prosperity Will smile upon those who watch and wait. We have watch- ed and ordered our Fall Footwear previous to the rise of leather and material. We wait for our patrons to call and see the handsome values we offer: Our $3 Line Men’s and Ladies’ Shoes are the best ever offered. None like them sold anywhere for less than $4. Our $1.98 Line Are unsurpassed for beauty and style. Specials This Week: . $2.19 $1.89 $1.59 $1.50 LLC? $3.00 Men’s Bicycle Shoes this week at........-0< 32.50 Men’s Tan Bals. go at $2.50 Ladies’ Tan Boots this week $2.00 Ladies’ Bicycle Boots, 16 inches high $1.50 Ladies’ Oxford Ties sell at tte cee we ce ee come $1.50 Misses’ and Child’s Tan Shoes at.......6.06 5oc. Infants’ Leather Ties............ Job lot Ladies’ and Misses’ Shoes and Ties, worth from $1.00 to $2.00, go at 50c. ce eee HEILBRUN & CO., 402 7th Street N.W. Look for Old Woman in Show Case, HUMORS OF ALL KINDS |»zer=u, BLOOD POISON, CANCER, ECZEMA, S all other disorders of the’ blood per: Cured sy Cuticura Soap aut, the skin made marcnty, Greg god all taint eliminated from the a white. All druggists, Pred 215: 5+ the greatest puriter, GES. Coffee That — McKnew’s. IsDry Roasted|5 Impoftant —Is bound to retain its natural aroma. We dry roast our coffee fresh every day—right here at our own plant. g t —You housekeepers needn't have any trouble getting coffee you'll enjoy. Selected Old Mandebling Java and Mocha Coffee, the fest In the world, per 38c. 3 Ibs. for $1.10. A sample cup of this coffee is served here for the asking. cy Java and Mocha Coffee, Ib... .35c. 3 Ibs. for $1. Very Fanciest Guatemala Coffee, Ib.28c. Fancy Guatemala Coffee. Yb. 30e. Selected Old Maracaibo Coff: Choice Maracaibe Coffee, Ib. Very Finest Golden Rio Coff Extra Fancy Rio Coffee, Ib... Fancy Rto Coffee, Ib.. “ Very good Rio Coffee, Ib. 2 All our Coffees are guaran- teed absolutely pure. S. A. Reeves, (Reeves, Poole & Co.), Grocer, Coffce Koaster, Baker and Manufac- turer of Finest Confections, F Street. = Daily Jo2-3m,56 xn» Lansburgh & Bro. Let us furnish the estimate for your Wed- ding Invitations. It’s our one great desire to close out all the summer mer- chandise now on hand. We have about 25 Summer Wrappers, the very finest quality of lawn, that had sold for $1.98 and $1.68. You can take yours now for 98¢c. | oxo kK ; About 15 Summer Skirts that had sold for g8c. and $1.25. Take OUTS OL Sacre ciasie coe 68c. Parasols that sold as high as $5.00 for..... $1.98 Shirt Waists that sold as high as $2.00 for Scocescu: <i A new lot of 25c. Laces tomorrow for 9c. per yard. One lot of 35c. Gauze Ribbons now 12!4c. per yard. Our new fall Dress Goods are here. We cordially invite you to see what is new. You are not coerced to buy here. It’s your privilege to acquaint yourself with what will be worn. Our salespeople here have instructions not. to im- portune you to buy, but to let you see what is new. 3DressGoods Specials which will prove a boon to slender purses. Ist. A Serge Special. For separate skirts, children’s wear and blouses, 46-inch Navy and Bfack All-wool Storm Serge. Only 10 pieces to be distributed at 29c. yard instead of 40c. © 2nd. Bike Suiting Special. This suiting comes in mix- tures of brown, gray and blue, good weight and will wear well. Only a few pieces to be distri- buted at 19c. instead of 2gc. 3d. A Camel’s Hair ~ Tweed Special. Useless to tell you for what these are best adapted, for Tweeds are very ‘popular. These are particularly. so, be- cause they are all wool, good texture. Colors are old blue, green, brown and gray. To- morrow, 39c. instead of 59c. LANSBURGH & BRO, 20-422-424-426 7th St. De RC iLookthrough Our Telescopes. ~ les and “35c. up. Kmeessi, $252 Street. sel-28d Are you fond of ore PB os EE PEACHES? ee y]so ignited a can of gasoline. Sales Hlete Fomorrow short rem Gh ideo! Sale of Handkerchiefs. ane a or ¢ All ae en lemstitch pe~ Sale of Ladies’ Vests. Lot of Ladies’ Light- weight Swiss Ribbed mie = I2Ac, Sale of Parasols. Every Parasol in the house at half price, buying and hundreds of wise women are for next season. Sale of Ribbons. Lot of High-grade Moire, Striped and Figured Ribbons. 2% to 5 inches wide, beautl. fal colorings. Were 45c., Goce. and 60c, Thursday. Sale of Kid Gloves. Lot of Ladies’ Splendid Quality 4-button Black Kid Gloves, all sizes from 5% to 6%. Never sold. under $1. How about you? 15c. aes 59¢. Wm. H. McKnew, 933 Pa. Ave. It AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Successful Test of a New Device for Ex- Mishap Which Befell Serious Mr. Callaway—Comment on Police Changes—Suales at Stock Yards. There was a practical demonstration of the working of a new fire extinguishing compound last evening at the old Olympic Park, which was witnessed by about 1.200 people. A large box, 12x6x3%, representing a room, constructed of North Carolina pine, rich in resin, and painted on the in- side with tar from the pine -tree state, Which was thinned by kerosene oil and gasoline, stood in the center of the lot. The box was liberally washed with gas- oline and then ignited, and after the flemes had gotten a headway the blaze Was extinguished, almost instantly, by the use of a compound in the form of a Duwder, ¥ : A wooden box’ sixteen feet long, repre- senting a chimney; flue, twelve inches square, was thorgughly painted on the in- side with the combustible mixture and then set on fire. The’ blaze shot many feet from the top, but arfew handfuls of the compound suppressédsit. This evening at 9 o'clock an exhibition will be given on the Conduit road opposite Cabin John bridge. “Among other things, ten coai oil barrels will be ignited, and the claim is that the flames will be conquered inside of five seconds. The demonstration will be under the direction of Mr. C. L. Callaway. f Serious Accident. Mr. Cailaway cdthe ‘hear suffering serious if not fatal injuries ag the engine house of No. 5 company, pn M street just west of 32d street. He visited the place to show the merits of his compound, and dn doing When the flame was at a good height he grabbed a hendful of the compound and threw it in the blaze. The fire was extinguished, with the exception of a small spark, and, as he quickly withdrew his hand, the spark ignited the balance of the gasoline, and the blaze struck him about the head and shoulders, igniting his clothing. For a moment it looked as though he would be burned up, but Assistant Fore- man Charles Harper ran to the rescue. He tightly hugged the burning man, and soundly smacked his face to prevent the fire injuring his eyes. Mr. Callaway was saved from serious harm, though his face was badly burned. His clothes were ruined. Police Department Changes. The changes in the police department affecting this section, which were an- nounced some days ago, went into effect this morning. Private James Conlon as- sumed the duties of sergeant at 8 o'clock. Sergeant Robey, who was made a private in class one, has been given a detail at the District building, while Sergeant Harry Volkman, who was also made a private in class one, has gone off on leave. These two men have given the best portion of their lives to police work, and the issuance of the order which reduces them in rank has been regretted by all the residents of this section. They were the only two srgeants placed in class one, the others who were reduced being placed in class two. ‘It seems no more than right,” said a well-known citizen, “that both Sergeants Robey and Volkman, if reduced at all, should have been placed in class two. Their records are good, and there cer- tainly appears to be no reason in the, world why they should have been placed in the ranks of class one.” This opinion is echoed by nearly all the business men and residents of this section. Steck Sales. ‘At the Arlington stock yards, Arlington, Va., Monday there were sixteen head of cattle placed on sale at prices as follows: Best, 41-4 and 41-2 cents, per pound; good, 4 and 41-4 cents; medium, 31-2 and 4 cents; common, 21-2 and 3 cents. There were 135 sheep and lambs, which went at the following quotations: Lambs,4 and 31-4 cents per pound; sheep, 2 and 31-4 cents; calves, 5 and 6 1-2 cents. There were six cows and calves, that sold from $20 to $15 per head. The state of the market was brisk for all kinds of stock. Douglass Released. Edward Douglass, the colored man who was arrested by Policemen Giles and Ward, as stated‘tn ‘The Star yesterday, for an attempt atsiicide, was yesterday released from ctistéddy. The man was held on sugpiciong of ‘heing insane, but Dr. Mayfield and severaF others who exam- ined him pronougceéyhim to be perfectly sane. Douglasshas about gotten over the idea of su! le, which trouble and worry had~ cau: to entertain. The unfortunate man ha@ not a cent in his home, and had ah) mother and aunt dependent upon “for support. Owing two months’ hous¢ ‘rent, $3 in all, he was been unsuccessfuf jn finding we imme- diately on being releaged he began to bunt around again for employment which would keep the wolf from hiv home.. Briefs. The improvemegt ‘of the north roadway of M street will extend west of 32d street, part of the granite blocks on that side Perry ing from a pleasant visit to Atlantic City. Mr. Samuel —— $23 Polish Mahogany Finish Parlor Cabi- et, French-- - plate mirror, Hairs,” Moses, Band Tiel treate—aaee ss —_>.—__ THE WORLD OF SOCIETY|}AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA|MRS. JOHN DREW DEAD The Colonel’s Daughter and Her Wedding | Annual Inspection of the Local Light In- Day. The Godfrey-Mickle Wedding Tonight Mrs. Potter Palmer’s Bali— Personal Notes. The marriage of Miss Katherine Corbin, daughter of Colonel Corbin, adjutant gen- eral of the department of the east, and Mr. William Usher Parsons of New York will be celebrated in the Chapel of St. Cor- nelius, on Governor's Island, September 7, at 4:30 o'clock, in the presence of a distin- guished company. The chapel will be dec- orated with palms and white chrysanthe- mums. The Wedding March from “‘Lohen- grin” will be played as the bridal party approaches the altar, and during the cere- mony the intermezzo from Cavalleria Kus- ticana, followed by Mendelssohn’s Wed- ding March, when leaving. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix of Trinity Church. The bridal party will walk from the house to the chapel, pre- ceded by Miss Lewellyn Parsons, Miss Mc- Elroy of Rochester, Miss Edith Williams of Detroit, Miss Miles of Washington, D. C.; Miss Milmine and, Miss Kittredge of New York, Miss Greeley of Boston, Miss Seccomb of Washington, Conn.; Miss Hun- kins of Chicago and Miss Stoddard of New Haven, all in white muslin gowns. The maid of honor will be Miss Bertha Phil- lips of Chicago; bridesmaids, Miss Parsons, Misses Charlotte, Abagail and Louise Par- sons. sisters of the groom, wearing dresses of white organdie with rose pink ribbons, large white hats with pinks, and carrying bouquets of pink carnations. The gown of the bride is of white organdie and lace, white satin ribbon trimming, tulle veil and orange blossoms. The best man, Mr. Henry Parsons, is a brother of the groom. The ushers are Mr. Joe Parsons, Mr. C. E. Mil- mine, Mr. Rutherford Hayes Corbin and Dr. J. Bentley Squier of New York. A re- ception wifl take place immediately after the wedding, and the Governor's Island Band will furnish the music. Mr. Usher Parsons has recently entered the law office of Hornblower, Byrne, Taylor & Miller. After a trip of a few weeks Mr. and Mrs. Parsons will make their home at Irving- ton-on-Hudson. The wedding takes place at a date earlier than intended for the rea- son that Col. Corbin is under orders for duty in Washington, and it was his desire, no less than that of the young people, that the wedding should occur at their home on Governor's Island. It is with regret that New York society parts with Col. Corbin, but his coming here will be pleasant news for Washington friends. An unusually pretty wedding will take place this evening at Hamline M. KB. Church at 8 o'clock. Miss Abbie Bouton Godfrey, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Godfrey, will be mar- ried _to Mr. J. Riffard Mickle by Rev. W. R. Strickland, D. D. It will be a golden rod wedding, the church being decorated with that flower and the bridesmaids to carry clusters of it. The bride will be at- tended by her sister, Miss Marion Emma Godfrey, as maid of honor, and the Misses Mary Elsie Belt of this city, Mary Bram- ble of Baltimore, cousins of the bride; Myr- tella Haviland of Baltimore and Gertrud? Holden of this city. Mr. Reeves T. Strick- land of New York will be best man. The ushers will be Messrs. W. O. Belt of Chi- cago, Arthur R. Bennett of Georgia, Fred Quinter and Arthur Steinberg of this city. A reception will foliow the ceremony at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey, 1316 10th street, from 8:30 to 10, and the newly imarried couple will receive their friends Wednesdays, after October 1, at 1414 6th street. Mrs. Potter Palmer gave a dinner dance last night at her Newport villa, which has placed her in the front rank of hostesses. Dinner was served ‘at 8:30 o'clock to 120 guests at twelve round tables, the decora- tions for which were small bouquets of loose flowers in harmony with the prevail- ing white and pink of the decorations. The ceiling of the ball room was covered with white mull, and the sides in pink, while around the top of the walls were wide pink ribbons festooned with oak boughs along the sides, which were hung with tapestries, baskets of flowers concealing the electric bulbs. The special guests were Colonel and Mrs. Frederick D- Grant of New York, who assisted Mrs. Palmer in receiving. Mrs. Palmer wore rose velvet with pink lace and rich embroidery, and Miss Julia Dent Grant, her niece, rose silk. The guests included the entire younger dancing set of the summer colony. The cotillon, which was danced from 11 to 1 o'clock, was led by Worthington Whitehouse with Miss Grant. This was followed by a supper served in the large tent erected as an extension to the ball room, a second tent serving as a smoking and lounging room. The favors included for both men and women hats of the types of all nations, staffs and streamers with bells, and similar novelties. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Mr. and Mrs. Brice, the Misses Brice, Mr. T. Sandford Beatty and Mr. Bose of the Spanish legation. Mrs. C. M. Fcrrest of 330 Indiana avenue, who has been spending a month in the mountains at Round Hill, Va., is expected to return home Saturday, September 4, much benefited by her trip. Mrs. Harriett and daughttrs, Misses Hat- tie and Jessie, have gone to Ocean City for the remainder of the season. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Garrison are spending a few days at Ocean City, Md. Dr. J. Ford Thcmpson, wife and daugh- ter, Mrs. McArdle, have been spending a few days at Ocean City, Md. Mrs. Matthew Trimble and family have returned from Atlantic City and are now at Glen Carlyn, Alexandria county. Master John and Miss Annie Downey ere spending a few weeks at Rockville, as the guests of Miss Maud and Alice Nally. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Baumgarten an- nounce the engagement of their son Arthur to Miss Rena Schwartz of Baltimore, and will be “tat home” this evening, September 1, from 7 to 10. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ward, Miss Bertha ee and Mr. Chas. Hosch are at Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Saks have returned to the city and taken apartments at the Arlington for the winter. _ Dr. and Mrs. Dieffenderfer are home, after a stay of a month at Atlantic City. ‘There was a pleasant surprise gathering of young and old folks at the residence cf Professor and » R. C. Cassell, in honor of the sevenieenth birthday of their daugh- ter Clara. Among the guests present wera Mr. and Mrs. Edward Walmsley, son and three daughters; Mr. and Jos. A. Cox, Miss Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. M. Hais- lip und daughter, Mr. A. L. Haislip, Pro- H. Bardekamp, L. von Wimpffen, Thos. King and others. The host and hostess lla Cassell, and their son, Refreshments were served at the close of the evening. Mrs. Z. D. Bucher of 1418 N street, who spent the month of August at Ocean Grove and Moore, Pa., has returned. . Miss Rena Herhert, daughter of Dr. J. W. Herbert of 824 D street southeast, has re- turned, after a visit to King George county, Virginia. Mrs. Thomas E. Jacobs has returned after a_delightful to Buffalo, Niagara Fallg and Cana - ——_>—_—_. MAIL FOR THE KLONDIKE. It WH Leave Seattle September tional exchange between Dyea, Alaska, ani E fantry Friday Evening. Police Court Docket Unmsually Large —Uptownm Crowd in Search of Tro le—General News. Evening Star Bui No. 529 King St. Bell Telephene, No. 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., September 1, 1897. Col. Jo. Lane Stearn, inspector general of the Virginia state volunteer militia, will pay Alexandria zn official visit Friday night, for the purpose of making the an- nual inspection of the Alexafidria Light Infentry, Company I, Sd Regiment. Orders have been issued by Capt. Albert Bryan that all members of the company having state property in their possession must turn the same in to Quartermaster Sergt. Appich tonight, so that it can be gotten in shape for inspection. This will be the first inspection of the company since Capt. Bryan has been in charge, and all are predicting that the company will stand near the head of the list in the brigade. The Alexandria Light Infantry was at one time, one of the crack military com- panies, not alone of the state, but of this section of the country, and it is fast get- ting in good shape again. It has always been a popular organization, and the citi- zens have given it their cordial support. Capt. E. 8. Randall, proprietor of River View, will tender the company a compli- mentary excursion the 7th instant, and the boys are looking forward to a very pl ant evening. The 3d Regiment Virginia Volunteer Field Band will also be inspected Friday nig! Police Court Docket. Mayor Simpson had an unusually large number of cases before him in the police court this morning, and it took more than an hour to hear them. They were disposed of as follows: John Buckner, charged with maintaining a nuisance, was ordered to abate it; Thos. Delanty, charged with the use of threatening language, was fined $2.59; Alice Jones, charged with stealing $15 from Paul Bieler, was held for further examination; Harry Jackson, charged with stealing cantaloupes, was sent to the work house; Harmon Williams, charged with trespassing on the property of the Southern Railway Company and assaulting Roy Smith, was fined $5. Earnest Langly was up on four charges, assaulting Douglas Harvey, assaulting George Gary, defacing private property and drunk and disorderly conduct. He was fined $5 for the assault and $2.50 for drunk and disorderly conduct. A Disorderly Crowd. The corner of Cameron ard Princess streets was a scene of wild disorder and excitement shortly after 11 o'clock last night, a crowd of negroes getting into a fight there. Pistols were fired and stones flew like hail. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Frank Payne was the only one of the gang caught, and he was fined $2.50 for disorderly conduct. The evidence brought out the fact that @ negro named Jim Webb had done the shooting, and he will be arrested. ~ It is said that the row was started by a gang of “up-town negzoes,” who had come down town “looking for trouble,” found it, and were vanquished. Frederick Baker's Funeral. The funeral of the late Frederick Baker, whose Ceath was mentioned in The Star, took place from his late home, on Cameron street, yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. A delegation from Alexandria-Washington Lodge, A. F. and A. M., and one from Oriental Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of both of which deceased was a member, attended the funeral. The service was conducted by Rev. J. H. Butler of the Baptist Church, and the interment was in Ivy Hill ceme- tery. Orders’ Against Loafing. Orders have been issued by Mayor Simp- son to break up the loafing on street cor- ners, which has been indulged in to a great extent by small boys. The mayor had a crowd of th-m before him this morning, and told them he would send them out to the workhouse if they should be caught again. Sent to Chain Gang. John McIntyre, who was arrested by Officer Sherwood yesterday, charged with stealing a can of paint from Mr. Harry Kirk, was sent to the chain gang for thirty days for the offense. Officer Sherwood said that McIntyre behaved very badly while under arrest. “So much so,” said the offi- cer, “that I had to remind him of it.” The reminder was given with a “billy.”” Shooting in the Marshes. All the marshes in the vicinity of Alex- andria have been filled this morning witn gunners, shooting reed birds and sora, this being the first day of the season allowed by law for shooting. The repor:s from the guns have been heard all day. The birds are said to be plentiful. Will Report Tomorrow. Mr. W. H. Frichman the expert, who re- cently made a complete inspection of the city gas works, js expected to come to Alexandria tomorrow to make his report. It is said that the works are in good shape, but the street mains need renewing. Mission Service. A prayer and praise service was held last evening at No. 1313 King street under the auspices of the recently organized Mission Workers’ Union. The service was largely attended and rauch enjoyed. A business meeting was held after the serv- = Briefs. The Virginia glass bottle works in West End resumed operations this morning, giv- irg employment to thirty men. Mr. Will Webster- has been appointed guard at the city jail in place of Mr. John McCuen, who resigned to accept a position with an insurance company. Miss Mevd Reach has returned from a visit to friends in Fairfax county. Twenty-eight deeds were recorded and twenty-five marriage licenses issued by the clerk of the corporation court during the month of August. There was a regular mecting of the Young Men’s Sodality Lyceum last night, at which routine business was transacted. There will Le a special meeting of Alex- ardria Council, Royal Arcanum, tonight. Capt. Fountain Beattie today took charge of the stamp department in the internal revenue office, this city. Bids will be received by the city school board up to tomorrow at noon for wood ‘and coal for the public schools. Mrs. Thomas Hoy left for Oakland, Md., today, where Mr. Hoy is ill of hay fever. Mr. W: si Another Route to the Klondike. Unofficial advices have reached the Post Office Department that the British govern- Famous Actress Passes Away at the Home of Her Son. She Had Occupied a Prominent P! on the American Stage for Many Years, Mrs. John Drew, the actress, died at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Revian House, Larchmont, L. I. In the morning she seemed in good and chatted with those about her. She had a long and pleasant talk with her grandson, “Jack” Barrymore. When he left her bed- side he said his grandmother appeared much better. The attending physician however, said her death was only a ques- tion of hours. Mrs. Drew soon afterward became unconscious. She lay in that con- dition until about seven minutes of three, when she was taken with convulsion. which lasted until the end came, at 3 o'clock. At the bedside at the time of Mrs. Drew's death were John Barrymore, her grandson; Mrs. C. J. Stewald and her two daughters, Mrs. Bevian and Dr. Jacobson. As soon as death came telegrams w at once to many of the friends of th woman and to her son, John Dre last evening, at Salt Lake City, was to close hurry to his mother’ sent to Mr urope, and to M who sailed not long y Irving’s company. dy was embalmed and remov the vestry room of t. John's Episcopal Church, where it will re the arrival of John Drew. With the passing ef Mrs. there has parted one of th unite t grandest » who 1 to Methodist t until John Drew the leading sooth and Forrest, and Edwin Booth, with and Owen, of those who have passe and with Jefferson and Couldock, w parts with with ». She was, in her day, an prodigy” on the English Am boards, and the most famous of Mrs. Mais props. Mrs. Drew was b nuary 10, 1820, w an English actor named Lane, and first ap- peared in child’s parts when she was eight years old. She c: to this country with mother in 182s, ed in New York and Philadelphia, and then visited Jamaica and other West India islands, returning to the United States in 1832. > began playing in New York again nd in Ist, the age of fourteen, e: Julia in the “Hunchbact Theater. In 18 Orleans, where 5 the “School for " and other high comedy parts, as she put it, “being leading lady at the pay of $20 per week.” In 1836 she married Henry Hunt, a eran English opera singer, and in 1%) appeared at intervals in Ny @ member of the stock companies of rious theaters, sustaining parts in dom: dramas, burlesques and light comedy. 1847 she went to Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Mobile and New Orleans, where, to quote her, “cold tea and molasses and water were provided as beverages in plays the man- agement, for once, taking high temperaace grounds.” After separating from her first husband partake of liquid refreshments, in 1848, she married George Mossop, a young Irish comedian, who died in 184. She married John Drew in 180. Meanwhile she had been playing with acceptability at the Park Theater in New York and else- where. Mr. and Mrs. Drew were subse- quently connected in a managerial with the Arch and National Theaters Philadelphia. In recent years Mrs. Dre most notable work was in the character of Mrs. Malaprop in the company which in- cluded Messrs. Jefferson, Florence and Couldock. Her last engagement was in the company playing “The Sporting Duchess. Her home for some time past has been with her son, John Drew, at Larchmont. the excavation, for foundation, iron work, brick work arches, terrace and stone and brick work of base- ment of the United States mint building at Philadelphia have been received at the Twenty-four bids Treasury Department. The bid of Allen B. Rorke of Philadelphia was the lowest, at $128,400. MARRIED. SULLIVAN. On Wednesday, 1807, at St, Aloysius Church, by x J. WHA ESTEI LE M. SULLIVAN, D.C, Y and both of Washington, BOUCHER. On Monday, 30, 1897, land 2 p.m., HENIY BOUCHER, a resident of Washington, D. C., for the last forty yéars, aged fifty-six years, Funeral from his late residence, No. 224 Parker street, between 2d and 3d northeast, on Thurs- day, September 2, at 9 a.m. Mass at St. Aloy- sius Chureb. * N. rted this life, on August 31, 1897, POuGHN OWEN PULLIN, the “twin aon ot end Mary A. Follin, aged six months and twenty-one days. Little Johmagy, can it be, No more thy look of love’ I sce? ‘TLove bright blue eyes now closed in death Funeral services cn Thursday, September 2, o'dock p.m., at St. Alban's Chapel, Tenley town, D.C. SPAETH. On Wednesday, ember 1, _ 1807, ‘Miss WILHELMINA SP: |, aged cighty-two at ber sister's Mrs. Johanna 487 I street northwest. Notice of funeral hereafter. = In Memoriam. POTTER. In remembrance dear wife, “ALMEDA “POTTER, "whe dled "siateon years ago today, Septeniber 1, 1881. Goue, but not . BY HER ‘D, RL PR. Carter’s Little Liver Pills. SICK HEADACHE CURED BY THESE LITTLE PILis. from fi