Evening Star Newspaper, September 3, 1897, Page 7

Se SS nS SS St eae ace os efoneddeedetdobededobedtoetetetetee NO te Re Ln eo eR ED ee SD nt THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1897-12 PAQES. “The Dependable Store.” J 924-926-928 7th-- y and 706 K Streets. Are you buying for the boy Getting him ready for school, as hundreds of others are do- ing. We are reaping the benefit. now, of the selling we have been doing since we opened the boys’ clothing and furnishings de- partment. It is just as we said, we made it our main object to please you in every instance, and we saw to it that you got only the most dependable qualities. And because of the satisfaction you got and the splendid wear the little fellow got from the clothes, you've come back to get more. It is indeed pleasing to see faces here which we have seen before, and we promise the same satisfaction as ever. We are saving you a great deal of money, too, and that’s why so many are coming back. The new fall and winter stock is now in and on show and we invite you here to view it—and incidentally quote these prices to show you for how very little you can buy. e ‘s' all-wool Scotch cheviot suits; pant those with the patent button bands and Po ea bees ts spon hes: ‘seas a sizes 4 to 14--which have been G¥e.—fay taped ond a day at its. and sort of a suit for whieh 0 43 cent elothier would ask you $4—here at =a c have everythi $2.98 each. fi ny Boys’ blue unfinished cheviot suits: 48 cents. Poys’ all-wool ch cassimere golf, caps, in a big variety of patterns—for 25 cents. Boys’ surah silk rea-ly-made-up Windsor utiful Seotch plaids—hemstitched and generous in width—for 25 cents. Boys’ percale shicld and soft bosom see shirts, in all sizes, which are sold every- are ‘selling boys Where for 50c.—here for a day at Wwe sh: you rr shit walete- 39 cents. Big cuts & big values in skirts & suits. We have done an immense business the past season in this de- partment, and we have prepared for a big season this fall and win- ter. All that remains of the wash garments are being unmerci- fully sacrificed, which you can see by these quotations, and so are the all-wool garments which remain on hand. All of the fi hes and pique and velvet bound, and which sold for $5 E ed—the high- this seasum—go new for the ridiculous ne of which price of first of the awon. sal be sale tomorrow for $1.98 each. the ridiculous price of ——— = g3. 8 h All of those linen crash and white duck .87 each. suits, which sold for $4 and $5—go on rere sale tomorrow for wash skirts of rash, plain mt ot eras 98 cents. 09 on sale tomorcow for REIS 7 Lot of light-weight fall jackets of che Jot, gerze 5 areas tan, heliot een and bluet—many taf- e lot of wool dress skirts, embrac- feta silk li others lined with satin, weaves, in all the newest Which sold for i elty shades, grenadines with the colored un- derlinings and fine serges; all rustle tined $5 and $¥—go now for 4.69 each. Furnishings for men under price. Who buys your furnishings, gentlemen—yourself or wife? We have as large a men’s furnishings stock as any exclusive men’s store in town, and we are getting a big part of the men’s trade because we are selling for about 33 per cent less than they. To- morrow you can do some economical buying here. ¥ colored fine web suspenders Lot of men’s fast color pereale neglig * whieh’ have be 0 go for F All of our men's navy blue, ee icents: black sweaters, with turt ae Beer omentere othe = 'S fast Wack seamless half hose, ow go at the really ridiculous price of pngut town for 12%e. palr— go for a day at . 69 cent 5c. pair. Men's ScoteR wool golf or bi footless—in navy bine, bi variety of _fane; » Which sell about day at town for 48 cents. Men's fancy Roman striped ‘1 pol dot “halt “hose, which sell at the Bowe stores tor and 4c air—for 25c. pair. a Bh These special values for a day. Ladies" Oakley's violet taleum vder— enn powder—nsually I3c. box. Conti's Italian castile soa; My 15% pee tS p—usually 15¢, . bar. 19¢. pair. am ae All of our fine extracts of perfume, the Oakley's violet of Parma tollet water— \l 4c. sort—shall gu tomor- for a day, nelnding bottle, at 12c. b : 23c. ounce. c. bottle. icethice ponder Our regular Se. . a face ‘powder, :ueeslly shall eo Tor day Seer eence 23¢. box. 5c. each. 924-926-928 7th Gd. oaberges, and 706 K Sts. ? otntede ete tutetetntteelettetnbenntndtn ener Sa se Ss Ss hs Se Sk ss Sst Soe Seatoatengorsontoetengostontestoegeedesgecgeegeseegeeseeseeteatoatontestesteiteofesten ¢ tne ete Special Excursion.. WASHINGTON TO AND RETURN. LABOR DAY. First-Class Equipment. No Change of Cars. Fast Express Service Special trains will leave Sixth St. Station Saturday, Sep- tember 4, at 4 and 10 p.m. and Sunday, September 5, at 7:00 a. m., running through to Atlantic City via Delaware Bridge Route without change of cars, 3 _Returning, tickets will be good on special trains leaving At- lantic City at either 6:00 p.m. Sunday or Monday, September 5 and 6. 5 $2.00 —— = 0 ATLANTIC ¢ITY Used with ice there is no Tea, at any price, superior in flavor to “Berchell’s Spring Leaf” at soc. a pound. It is delicious. 1325 F st. and work. 4.00 and 5.00. BURT'S SHOE STORE, EB. C. Burt & Co., New York, Arthur Burt, 1411 F St. Comfort Shoes for ladies and men. Perfect fit. Fine leather Lansburgh & We do expect tomorrow To be a Busy Saturday, For the number of extra good values to be sold tomor- row are above the average. Remember, our store is open on. Saturday nights until 9 3 o'clock. This is done to give late shoppers who cannot get out during the day the privilege to buy and save money. $ 4 4 Of Interest to the $ ¢ Men Folk. 54 > % 3 Underwear bargains for $ * late buyers. $ ; In fact, it will pay you to stock up + now for mext season’s wear at the > $ values we are now offering. 3 q = Pi g Bargain No. 1. bs > > 2 _ All 25c. and 35. grades of $ <> Men’s Thin Underwear, both ¢ % Shirts and Drawers, in un- % bleached or gray, made with > «* French neck, pearl buttons and $ full regular made cuffs, in all $ 3 sizes, Shirts have short or long «* sleeves. ; 23 » Reduced Price 19c. each. $ .Bargain No. 2. : & All 50c. quality of French * Balbriggan Underwear, Shirts # or Drawers, best make and = finish, short or long sleeves. Reduced Price 35c. each. 3 for $1.00. ? Bargain No. 3. s Best quality Bleached Pepper- » ill Jean Drawers, cut and made by expert tailors, double, rein- forced seat, every seam felled, perfect fitting, all sizes in stock, 3 every waist size, with every length of inseam. We can fit you, no matter what your build. Boys’ six D4 a ¢ : 3 Regular Men's ‘sizes. Extra sizes (48)... . -89e. Prices... 5c. Remnants of Corsets. 3 To make room for the daily large shipments of our new fall stock we $ have been compelled to take inventory jo our Corset Department, and, without considering their original cost, the rem- nants of each und every style have been placed in one bulk at the ridic- uluusly low price of 49¢. Although the sizes are somewhat broken, and a few slightly soiled from window display, you will still find among this lot corsets which retailed at §1.25. : Another Compulsery Offer. VPIVVR GHGS 9OG9 OH Oe ee ee a. The balance of our 50c. Sum- $ mer Corsets will. be placed on $ sale at 19c., there being only s? large sizes remaining. These * are made of strong net and are « heavily boned. * Closing Out Some Things in 2. Our Infants’ Department. * Now, mothers, you had bet- 3 ter come early in the morning « to secure these choice bargains: id > Children’s Hats. stock of Mull and § “2 blue, red and whi 4 $2.48, $1.98 and $1.2 Closing out our raw, ig pink and . ‘hese sold for $ Now 29c. A few Colored Dresses, in pink ana oe blue. Were 50c. and 75e. $ Now 25c. 4p Gue_very handsome Pink Chiffon Cap. Size 16. Was $5.98. * Now $2.00. If You Are Soon to Marry POPPE SEL TOTS PILGIDIODOD HO DGD OS OHIO OIE GA OSE OIE SE DE Let us give you an estimate on your Wedding Invitations. We are known to do the best work in the city. Our prices med known to be all right. LANSBURGH d BRO, $420-422-424~426 7th St. rESESECESS HSE OCEESECOEO! PPV OCT SV EOE Te TE eo EHO Y Soe. Elphonzo Youngs Company. Compe in and see how quick and easy we do it—putting up peaches, pears, plums, etc., etc., with the Mudge Patent Canner and Sterilizer —that’s what—at our demonstration counter today and tomorrow. Elphonzo Youngs Co., Wholesale and Retail Grocers, 428 Ninth Street. P. S.—Closed the entire day Monday, Lebor Day. E. ¥. CO, STSLOSSCSSOSO SSO SS SOSH SOS HESS * Real Leather Grip for 85c. It ts necessary to have a Zee, are ‘taking “shoct, trips sone 3 this one costs so little that you really owe it to yourself. It is 2 well-mude spring catches, and made of good, her. e Bigger ones at proportionately low prices. se3-28d Expert Trunk Repairing. Bro. ; Ra w.Beveridge, Pottery, Porcelain, Glass, &c., z - 1215 F St. & 1214 GSt. ¢ tt Seetodondontontentent re Bargains At The Great * Cleating? Sale At Beyeridge’s. The greatly rétiuced prices J have served to bring crowds} to our store every day this ¥ week. If you have not been¢ here yetp-come tomorrow if possible.s; You imay not be¥ able to share in the bargains 4 we offer if you delay longer.3 A few examples: Cut' Glass. BON MARCHE. SPLENDID SAVINGS. We were never in better condition for saving you money. Most all of our own stocks of summer goods have disappeared. We are piecing out the season by big purchases of 2 S 33233384 by accumulations of lots bought at the early season’s high prices. Lot of —° Braids, 2c. We have a small lot of very desirable Col- ored and Black Braids, % inch to 3 inches wide—some were 5e., some were as high as 15e. yd. Your choice of the entire lot to- morrow, only 2c. yard. Lad. Collars, 11c. We are still offering the regular 15¢. Col- lars at Ile. Some very late effects have Just been added to the assortment, including those very Pe “stand-out” effects. Ladies’ Handkfs., 5c. Here's a splendid opportunity to replenish the handkerchief case at small expense. We OLIVE DISHES a brand-new goods—and selling them prrciines : 2 at figures which the others cannot Giana ae begin to meet, hampered as they are ais 8. were §14 doz. Reduced to. 1 dox. Pearl Handle Breakfast © 12 Knives, Reduced from $17 doz. to. Our bargain tables on the first floor deserve special at- 6 doz. Pearl Handle Tea Knives— sterling ferrule—were $7.50 doz. $5 Now Pearl Handle Tea Krives, tention. They contain an immense variety of Richly Decorated Plates, Cups and Saucers, Chocolate _ Pots, Salad Bowls, Pitchers, etc. Prices have been reduced ONE-HALF. The Decorated DINNER and TOILET SETS on the second floor are well worth offer tomorrow excellent quality Plain White and Colored Bordered Hanckerchiefs, bem- stitched and late edges. Were 8 to 10c., Men’s Handkerchiefs, 7c. Shop for the men, too, when you come in to- morrow. Buy them a half dozen or so of these Fine Quality 12%. Plain White and Colored Bordered Hemstitched Handkerchiefs We are offering at Te. Veiling, 18c. Reduced from 38c. Lot of 18-inch Tuxedo Mesh Dotted and $ Plain Veiling—which regularly sells at 38c. MASON'S FRUIT JARS — LIGHT- : and 48e. yard. Tomorrow only 18. yard. a visit. A large variety to select from. Every one a rare bargain. z A table of dainty BRIC-A- $ BRAC on the second floor— z reduced to half price. NING JAHS -and the celebrated GIL- A new 40c.—quarts, 50e.—Y%4-gullons, 65e. 3 TIN TOP JELLY TUMBLERS—25e. oxen, ee ee a seenarnartiostossondonsoesodieeseconconsntineseeotions, GVALUES Popular Store, Sgualed by ‘any 7th and | Sts. N.W. Values that.are un- other house in.this city. NO Buncombe BUT A GENUINE CLEARANCE SALE. ‘o make room for new Fall Goods. CHRIST PATENT FRUIT JARS, with patent disc emerser, which 4 Seles AMAL pexterGay oa Purchase of $4 ‘the most complete Jar on the market. 9 MASON’S FRUIT JARS — pints, 54 $5 & $6 Wash 3 Suits at $1.50. Why worry with the old stocks of left- over, unsalable wash suits offered about town? Here is a lot of spic. span new tions, never been handled—fresh and crisp, re right from the tailer’s hands—and offered at a mere pittance. They are made in duck, plain crash and striped crash, in the Eton and Tuxedo jacket styles—some are plain, some braid trimmed and some lace trimmed —such grades as we old during the season at $4, >. $6. Your 5 choice tomorrow only... The advance shipment of New Violets, which are to be worn this fall by all fash- fonable women are now in and ready for Your approbation—for approbation it will be as we have never had the pleasure of showing such exquisitely made violets be- fore. They are shown in violet and the new Jockey Club shade. Handsome, large bunches ae 25c., 29c., 35¢. & 49c., White Chamois Gloves, 45c. No better Glove for street or bicycle wear than these Washable White Chamois Gloves. They are made in the uionable 4 and 6- button lengths. Were always $1. Special, tomorrow onl 45. SHIRT WAISTS, 25c. & 49c, Most of them purchased within the past two weeks, io take the place of our own stock, which had been cleared out—so you are sure of the latest and choicest pat- terns. And, then, look at the values—they are unparalleled in Washington —7 to $2.50 Waists at 25c. and 49¢. No wonder the others complain of being overstocked when we can offer you such grand, new creations for so Hitle. Candy Bargains. ¥ Atlantic City Salt Water x Taffy or Marshmallow Mo- | lusses Tas, Saturday... OC. DOX. ROCs Ice Cream Soda Water... Iron Beds, brass trimmed. $2. Straw NGthing eer yard.. ‘ke BON MARCHE, Solid Oak Sideboards. ...$6.50$| | 314 & 316 7th St. Solid Oak Chamber Sets.$10.00 Parlor Sets, 5 pieces... .$13.50 Solid Oak Wardrobes. . .$7.50 Solid Oak Parlor Tables. .39c. Dining Chairs, wood seat. .35¢. Oak Dining Chairs, cane seat ... alee ee OOC. Rolltop Desks.........$15.00 Hair Mattresses, 40 Ibs. .$5.00 Baby Carriages..........$3.00 Decorated Toilet Sets... .$1.75 Refrigerators go per cent-dis- count (cost). ¢ They’re going lively.} Only six left. ¢ is “mighty little” to pay for a first-class, heavy leather Suit Case, and yet this is all we ask for the handsomest and strongest Suit Case we ever offered at such figures. Russet and brown shades. STEEL FRAMES. LINEN LINED. BRASS TRIMMINGS. "We have high-grade goods at correspondingly low: pricés. Come quick and take your pick. i ——o THAT $4 Baa, CASH OR CREDIT. 5 ‘ Double Store, Herrmann, 1231-1233 Pa, Avenue. , 1218-1220 E st. Repairing and promptly L'beral, Furnishers, Peers Genuine alligator, is a beauty. ‘Nickel trimmed, leather lined, ta- Side pocket and stay. ‘executed in it See eee “Price Cuts.” . $4.50 White and Brass Beds.. $7.50 Hair Mattress. F250 White Bedstead, Kneessi, 425783 |}'"™ Houghton... Here's to make sleep comfortably ut a ) tedter tuualitigs ono’ loot THE WORLD OF SOCIETY Lenox Will Soon Entertain 8 Beal Live Prince. Marriage at Chester of a Washing- ton Man — Personal Notes, ited Lenox society is anticipating with de- light the near approach of the visit of Prince Alexander George, youngest son of the D ike and Duchess of Teck, brother- in-law of the Duke of York, the future king of England. The prince will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burrell-Hoff- man at their magnificent country seat, Brookhurst. The date of the prince's ar- rival is not fixed, but preparations are in progress befitting the reception of a royal personage. Prince Alexander ts twenty- three years old, a handsome, manly chap, an athlete and sportsman. He will spend about three weeks at Lenox and a few days in Philadelphia. “Brookhurst” at Lenox is one of the most elegant homes of the cottage colony set, and is half a mile from the village. The entrance to the splendid estate is through massive stone gateways over a well wooded avenue. At Chester, Pa., a brilliant social event September 2 was the marriage of Miss Anna Flizabeth Erskine to Frank Coyle Wallace of Wasnington. The wedding took place at the Second Presbyterian Church, and was witnessed by a large number of guests, in- cluding Representative Butler, John B. Roach, State Senator Sproul and prominent families of that city. Rev. Joseph Vance, D.D., performed the ceremony. The church was handsomely decorated with flowers and plants. Mr. Wallace is foreman of the printing office of the Agricultural De- partment, and is the son of John A. Wal- lace, one of the proprietors of the Chester Times. The bride was attired in white satin, trimmed with chiffon, ribbons and duchesse lace, and was given away by her brother, W. N. Erskine. Her attendants were: Maid of honor, Miss L. Blanche Er- skine; bridesmaids, Miss Clara M. Lewis, Miss Mame E. Erskine, Miss A, Augusta Coyle, Miss Gertrude Wallace; flower girl, Miss Anna A. Wallace. The groomsman was Robert M. Wallace, and the ushers were Jas. Hanna, Samuel J. Lappin, John Roach and William McP. Roach. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas McGowan have sent out cards for the marriage of their daughter, Jessie A., to Mr. Patrick M. Ambrose, Monday, September 6, at 12 o'clock, St. Aloysius Church. Reception from 12:30 until 2:30 at No. 2 F strect. Miss Mary F. Shaughnessy and sister, Miss Maggie W. Shaughnessy, left today for a two weeks’ outing at Prospect Hill, Loudoun county, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert M. Wells will be at home at 615 M street after September 6. Mr. and Mrs, David H. Augh have re- turned, after a visit of two weeks to friends at Big Springs, Md., and Green- castle, Pa. Miss Dela Mussey has returned to the city, after a summer spent at the Pennsyl- vania Chautauqua, at Mount Gretna,where she has had charge of the art department for several years. Miss Mussey leaves the city in a few days to take charge of the drawing in one of the new high schools in New York city. Until then she will be pleased to see her friends at her home, 2145 K street. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Galpin, who, with their little daughter Lillian, have been spending the summer at Falls’Church, Va., have returned home. Miss Lillian Wheeler of Baltimore is vis- iting Mrs. Harvey Galpin. Miss Carrie Ellis of Piedmont, S. C., is visiting Mrs. J. M. Richards and Mrs. Lou- isa R. Lioyd, No. 622 6th street. Miss Pauline Coith has returned from Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., where she has been the guest of Mrs. George A. Bright of this city. Mrs. E. J. Kiefe gave a party last even- ing in honor of the Misses Genevieve and Gertrude Davis, daughters of Mrs. Charles Davis. Miss Nellie Robey has just returned from a mort pleasant trip to her friends in Den- ver, where she visited all points of inter- est, among them Colorado Springs, Mani- tou and the silver mines. Mrs. Walter C. Murphy, accompanied by her two daughters, Miss Lorene and Ernestine, who have been summering in the Virginia mountains, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Jennings of Mt. Pleasant, with their little son, are now Pleasantly situated at a Broadway hotel, New York, where they will remain for sev- eral weeks before going for Ailantic City. Captain Geo. Redway and family have returned to Washington from and have gone to housekeeping at 1. lumbia avenue, Columbia Heights, where they will be happy to receive their friends. Miss Lillie Cooper and Miss Margaret Brady are home, after passing two wecks at Cape May. Miss Cooper is much im- proved by her trip. Mr. John Joy Edson, Miss Edson, Miss Korn and Mrs. Lane are among recent ai rivals in Paris from Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Sage celebrated the sixth anniversary of their wedding last evening. Among their relatives and friends present were Mrs. and Miss Hattie Constantine of Chicago. The latter gave several recit tions, as well as musical performance: which were greatly enjoyed. Miss M. M. Mitche E. Mitchell, Miss L. M. Carpenter, John M. Rice, C. A. Wheatley and J. J. Kemp are at Cape May. Mr. Lorin M. Saunders and family are at Aulantic City. — PROSPERITY STARTS WORKS. Every Industry in Mechanicsburg is on Fall Time. A special to the Philadelphia Press from Mechanicsburg, Pa., says: Every industry in this place is now running on full time. At the Seidel spoke works an order for 65,000: spokes has just been reeeived. At the Fifth wheel works an avalanche oi orders has called in all the old hands and many new ones are finding employment. The new whip company is increasing its facilities to meet muitiplying orders. At Comstock’s foundry and machine works all hands have been busy rushing through big orders. The woolen mill along the Yellow Breeches creek at Lisburn, which has been idle for many years, is being thoroughly renovated and refitted for speedy resumption. —_—_—§oo____ Delaware River Bridge Route. The only all-rafl route to Atlantic City. Pennsylvania railroad the only line run- ning through trains. Extraordinary excur- sion Saturday and Sunday next.—Advt. See For Confirmation of Contract, Gertrude L. Calhoun and others today filed a bill in equity against William Brashears dnd Mary Randall to confirm contract for the sale by the defendants to Henry Thornfordt of lot 44, square 503, for $2,895. The complainants are repre- sented by Attorney Ernest L. Schmidt. eer Shooting Stars in Paris, Mr. Campbell Carrington has returned from a two ronths’ trip across the ocean. He had a delightful time abroad, but he said he was glad to get back to Wash- ington, for he said there is no place like home. He went to Paris before visiting other places, and the first Morning he was there he sald he was reminded of home by glancing over a copy of the Paris edition of the New York Heraid and finding on the first page at the head of the column a “Shooting Star” taken from and credited to The Star. The trip did him a great amount of good, and his health is better than it ever was. —. New Attache of Legation, Remains of John B. Baird Taken From the Canal. John B. Baird, who was employed as the chief clerk in the office of the superintend- ent of construction of the new city post office, was drowned shortly after n.id- night Wednesday in the canal, just a short distance above Cabin John bride, as was Stated briefly in The Star yesterday after- noon. The body was recovered yester- day, and late in the evening wai brought into the city by the undertaker, after a certificate of accidental death from drown- ing was given by "Squire Davidson. Mr. Baird, who was an enthusiastic fish- erman, rented a small cottage on the south side of the canal from one of the lock tenders at the place known as Seven Locks. He had spent a great deal of his time this summer ai the place, but intended to move nis family into town some time next week. After finishing his work Wednesday Mr. Baird started out for his home, where his wife and child were awaiting him, leav- ing the city about 7 o'clock in the evening. He stopped at Cabin John bridge for un hour or so, and then walked up the Con- duit road for nearly a mile to take th roa which led to the Seven Locks. Shere w = no way of crossing the waterway except by walking over the tops of the lock gates, and it ts supposed that while doing this Mr. Baird fell overboard and was drowned. No one witnessed the drowning. and no one heard the cries of distress, if any were Mr. Baird was a weil-connected and well- known man, a native of Ge forty-seven years of age, to Dr. Baird, at one time president of the Georgia state board of he ceased was at one of Georgia and < railroads. He came to this Cleveland was first city when inaugurated, and re- celved the appointment of superintendent in the dead letter offi He was appointed to the position he held at the time of his death cretary Carlisle, and had filled with satisfaction. His brother telegraphed the sad news, and is expected to reach the city this evening. The wife of the deceased was prestrated when the news was broken to her. Ss had waited patiently until late Wednesday night for the appearance of her husband, and had come to the conclusion that he was detained in the city by his work No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral even tg a partial degree. ——___ MARSHAL WILSON'’S ILLNESS. Was Threatened Ww Pneumonia, but is Now Much Better. United States Marshal Albert A, Wilson is confined to his bed by a severe cold, which he contracted while visiting on th Hudson last week. He reached home last night a week ago, but the cold did not prevent him from appearing at his offices the next day and the following one, al- though it had increased so that he was compelled to take to his bed in a day or two thereafter. The marshal was quite ill for a few days this week, being threatened with pm monia. He is very much better tod however, and his physicians say that he will be out again in a short time. —__ $2.00 to Adinntic City and Retarn, B. and 0. Special trains, 3 p.m., September 4, and 6 a.m., September 5, good returning on all regular trains until Monday, 6th, inclusive. —Advertisement. TWO PUNCTURES, Judge Mills Responsible for One Co 0 James Brown threw a broken bottle on the street, remarking at the time: “There goes a puncture for somebody.” He did not deny the charge when brought teday before Judge Mills, which led the latter to say: “In view of the testimony in the case, I think I will puncture your pocket book to the extent of $20, and if you do not pay you can go to the workhouse for siaty deys.” es Bix Contract for Freight Cars. President M. E. Ingalis of the “Big Four” and the Chesapeake and Ohio railway con- cluded a contract with the Pullman Palac pany to construct as 00 box freight 1 the Big Fou and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroacs, at a cost of a million dollars. Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: Sylvester Brooks and Mary M. Jenkins; Louis Patterso: Nannie Fitz- hugh; Andrew Ar Emma Jones; John Gravatt and rion; Lindsay Jackson and Laura Pryor, all colored. MARRIED. BOTELER. On Friday, o'clock’ a.m., at fy D.C, ADDIE ast, Saturday, Septet or 1 latives and friends ferment at Greenmount Md., of which due Baltimore, given, On Thursday, September 2, 1897, at 2 Mrs. EMMA M. BYRD age. mber 4, at 4 o'clock, fr BL New York avenue m Foneral private. MILES. i at bern LIZA MILES, widow a> Mi know across t Wait the loved ones gone BY HER ¢ Funeral Chure! p.m. SEMMES. On Thursday night. September J. M. STEWART BS, in the ei nd S. Funeral from St. Jose northeast, at 8:30 ber 4. (Alexandria, county, Md., papers please copy. WATSON. On Thursday, September 2, 30 pm., MARY E. WATSO: Sth street northw; dene + aged sixty= nine years. Services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Satuntay, Sep. tember 4. Interment at Warrenton, Va. | * In Memoriam. CLEMENTS. In loving rem nce of husband and father, .T. A. CLEMENTS who died ove , September 3, 1808. 2 Fear age foday. Sept te AND CHILDREN. IYERS. In loving remembrance of our grand- MN flther, JOHN Te, MYEMS, who died two years ago today, September 3, 1895. » but not forgotten. ° ae Oy Tlie ram. a Carter’s Little Liver Pills.