Evening Star Newspaper, October 7, 1897, Page 5

--.- Three Great Attractions Tomorrow for Shoe Buyers. - i On our Odds and Ends. Tables a will be found tomorrow only, the fol- No. I. lowing broken sizes of Shoe lines we shall discontinue to keep: - At 50c. At $1.19. Boys’ $1.50 Stout Button ? SM 1 Button and Laced, cee es So Rtcue Tocs—‘Sizes 25, 3, 5 and 6. 1 and ‘Sizes Misses’ $1. Ki School Shoes Indies’ $2 to $3 Fine = Hand and Machine-sewed Kid Foots—Small sizes. Boys’ $2.50 Patent Leather Spring-beel Laced—11 to 1. i Child's $1 and $1.25 Best Kid Spring-heel Button, Kid and Patent Tips—Sizes 4 to 6. Child's $1. Fall-weight Tan Laced and Button— Sizes 5 to 11. Boys’ $2.50 Calf Hand- made 4 Shoes—T1 and 12, S| We rejected a lot of Ladies’ Hand- a made iad Boots because they were No. 2. made lighter in the soles than ordered. The manufacturer rather than have them returned re- quests us to sell them and charge the loss to him. His [ee loss is your gain—but come tomorrow. 500 pairs Ladies’ Hand-sewed Welt $2.50 Laced Boots — the popular “Waldorf” Mine—made of Best Black Kid, with Shoes at Patent Leather Tips — Coin and Opera Toes—B, € and D widths. | } = $1.75 - Our “FALL OPENING SHOE Attraction SALE” continues to be the talk and No. 3. the attraction of the town. It ‘is the- common verdict that handsomer and better Shoes than ours were never before offered so low in America at the opening of the season. As an extra inducement to secure your attend- ance at this week's sale we are offering: Free Souvenirs with Child's Shoes. These All 10c. Shoe Dressings..casieesee+4 Tes AIL 25¢. Shoe Dresaings. «s+: dese+- Mee Opening Ladies’, Mieses’ and Child's Bay State’ Rubbers. Infants’ _ Soft-sole worked buttonholes. Souvenirs. Men's 50c. Overgaiters. RELIABLE SHOE HOUSES, beiieislslelaleleletlelelela 233 Pa. ave. Ss ss % Mertz and Mertz, “New Era” Tailors. You'll Never Regret the day you ordered one of our To-Measure Suits. Whatever your tastes are regarding effects and shadings—whatever your idea is concerning the style—all will be fully met. Excellent Cloths—ex- cellent tailoring—excellent fit— are ingrafted into the Suits in a manner that will impress their superiority upon you. Think of it —we show 125 different weaves for you to choose from, and every one is pure wool, the kind the sheep furnishes. Make an invest- ment! 14° made-to-measure Suits Mertz »« Mertz, “New Era’’ Tailors, 906 F Street N.W: estecertontocgectetontongvgeatongecgatnatontergerostongergeseszengergengense esge Serge eestossete stoner te oe as ss asd PRR Seadoo testcase ecto ioalonontosono atone toatoetoadoalondonSoeoeteaeetoatoetoetontoafontontonfets ARTISTIC AND INEXPENSIVE WAILIL PAPIERS. . FRESCOING AND RELIEF MATERIALS. RICHARD W. HENDERSON, Mural Decorator, : 1113 F St., ea = = SSS “THE EVENING STAR, ‘THURSDAY OCTOBER 7, 1897-14 PAGES, MTT SOLID SILVER Wedding & Anniversary irae a ar Gifts, ~&* Euchre & Whist Prizes, &c. ur Mr. Harris personally scoured the New York markét for the newest, choicest and most unique articles of Stesling Silver, Brouzes, Bric-a-brac, &c., rps, Clocks, 3 if elms eat bene Te quantities for cash, and sell t t-giving. Doing the largest business, buying the largest ing for cash enable us to sell lower by from fo 30 per cent’ than any other jewelers, ~ Here are a few items by way of illustration: Silver-top Vinaigrettes...... Silver-back Comtbs. . Silver-back Brushes..-..... Silver-back Mirrors. ....... Silver-top Inkstands. .. Silver-top Vaseline Jars. . Silver-top Puff Boxes. . Silver Penknives:..... Silver Pen Holders Silver Scissors...... Silver Tape Measures. . DIAMONDS. As Diamond Importers we can save you the 15 per cert lower tnriff di brings eur prices abbut 40 per cent lower than prevail elsewhere 25 per cent under the others’ prices, Our quarter century iamond leaders is sufficient guarantee as to the correct-wel ness of our diamonds. R. HARRIS & CO., ' Diamond Importers, 7th & D Sts. The President and Mrs. McKinley gave a reception at the White House last night to the foreign guests of the internationel committee of the Brothertood of St. An~ drew, who came here especially for that purpose before attending the coming cor- vention at Buffalo. Invited to meet the cistinguished guests wese many persons prominent in the social, religious and scien- tific circles of Washington. Assisting the President and Mrs. McKinley were the members of the cabinet and their ladies. Col. Bingham of the army made the pre- sentations and after the reception was over the guests repaired the state dining room, where light refreshments were served. The Marine Band, stationed in the main vestibule, rendered a selection of ap- propriate airs. Among those present were: Rev. Charles Gore, canon of Westminste: Cyril Allington, fellow of All Souls’ Col- lege, Oxford; the charge d'affaires of Great Britain and Mrs. Adam; Right Rev. Leighton Coleman, bishop of Delaware; Mr. John P. Faure of New York, treasurer of the nstioral council of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew; Mr. George C. Thomas of Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. W. En- glish of Pittsburg, Silas McBee, chairman, and John W. Wood, secretary. respectively, of the international committee; Right Rev. T. J. Conaty, rector of ihe Catholic Uni- versity; Dr. Talmage, Mr. John W. Foster and Mrs. Foster, Mr. John Russell Young and Mrs. Young, and a number of the clergy from local churches. Mr. Robert Gibson bas gone to Canada to bring home his mother and sisters, have been spending the summer there. Miss Emily M. Freeman and Mr. Edward W. Turner were married last night at the Twelfth Street M. E. Church. The cere- mjcny _was performed by the Rev. Mr. House, and was witnessed by a large gath- erirg of friends of the contracting parties. The bride was. becomingly attired in a traveling dress of brown cloth, and was attended by her sister, Miss Mollie Free- man, who wore maroon-colofed cloth. Mr. John Frank was best man, and the ushers A = 75e. See eeeeeee who Te i i ae ce cee aS ecm Remarkable Carpet Value Your Carpet interests are best served here, Nowhere will you find a better as- sortment—prettier _patterns—or more rea- sonable prices. You've never bougat bet- ter Carpet values the following. 65c. Ingrain Carpets, 48c. 400 yands of splendid quality. Ingrain Carpets, very desirable patteras, Were Gic. As a special.......-.. - Heavy Wilton Velvets$1.25 Extra heavy quality Wilton Vel- ¥ were Messrs. Joseph Goldney, Raymond Rodefick, Wm. Carter and Paul Freeman. Mr. and Mrs. Turner left last evening for a trip in the east. which will include Phil- adelphia and New York. Mrs. G. V. Bromwell Shipman, who has been the guest of her uncle, Dr. Bromwell, for the past three weeks, left here today to-join her husband in New York. Later they will go to San Francisco to reside. Miss Allien O'Donnell, whose engagement has just been announced to the Vicomte de Sagan of Paris, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Acosta, at Newport. Mrs. Acosta will close her cottage there next week, and a eye wil! return with her daughter and Miss Mn aa gaes oe emer eS od O'Donnell to her new home, N street. It is understood that Miss O'Donnell's mar- $12 Art Squares, $10.25. )| Hose wit net tat place until next spring 4 Best All-wool Art Squares, and will be solemnized in Paris. lemid value $10 26 Dr. John I. Dyer has issued invitations f See for the marriage of his daughter Cath- The H ‘h: Co., erine to Richard Henry Bowling of Prince oug. 1214 F St? | Gecree’s county, Ma. "The ceremony. will ‘Series fet 4 be performed by the bride’s brother, Rev. o SR Dr. Dyer, president of St. Joseph’s Sem Ln ame oe Toenve inary, Yonkers, N. Y., at the St. Paul's } oysters to | Church, 15th and V streets, October 20, at } 5 YS er their funtest | high noon. ext t - max tent one | Mrs. M. L. Keedy of Hagerstown is vis. sting her parents, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Stitt. 5 Worth $1.50, $1.75, $2, $2.25. terne. Lends a rare 1 delicious tiavor to +3 jthém, “Delivered at 40-. © at $4 for caso’ of 12 ats. 5 Halon kine 007-204 4 q them down" wich IMES!- - reer e Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Haynes of Richmond have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Miss Leilia Goddin Haynes, to Mr. William Johone La Varre of this city. The ceremony will take place at Union Station Church, Richmond, ‘Tues- day, the 12th instant, at 5:30 o’clock. Im- mediately after the ‘ceremony the couple will leave for New York city and Niagara Falls. A very large gathering of friends assem- bled last evening at the E Street Baptist We have just secured from Messrs. Follmer, Clogg & Co. their entire stock of odd handles-—about a thou- sand in all—mounted on fine silk gloria cloth, stitched with silk; they have steel rods, extra length ferrule, paragon frame and are in every way | + as worthy and reliable as can be Just Received! 614 14™ST-PHONE998.. Church to witness the marriage of Miss made. The handles are: . . Elsie Gunnell and Mr. J. Milton Young. Another importation of Pat- }| ne ushers were Mr. John Guenell, Me, Fine Dresden balls—decorated CHOICE, tern Hats, ‘Bonnets’! and John G. Biair, Mr. J. Clarence Price, Mr. Denvecianer Some \ Richard E. Kimble, all of Washington, and presen shale aera ee ae Toques. Also a complete /| Sir maward P Champlin of New tock, he line of Untrimmed Hats and Trimmings. S7NEWES?Y FFWECTS IN FUR COLLAR- ETTES and FEATHER BOAS. Mrs. C. Stiebel, 1113 G St. Vicer. ee OF FINE MILLINERY. ural Congo wood—natural Acacia Cc wood—natural Arabian wood— ° pearl hooks—rubber hooks—horn, silver trimmed—natural wood, silver trimmed. Millinery. Our stock of new fall millinery contains many gems from Paris— the creations of the leaders in that line; they are for your inspection. This department has been visited by thousands, who pronounce the Hats bridesmaids were Miss Agnes Shoemaker. Miss Sadie C. Champlin, Miss Florence E. Muir of this city and Miss Sybil E. Weide- mann of Philadelphia, who were dress: alike in white organdie, with.crushed col- lars and sashes of pink liberty silk, and carried large bouquets of pink carnations tied with pink ribbon. Little Miss Edith Scott Combes, a niece of the bride, was her flower bearer and wore white muslin over pink silk. The bride was richly dress- ed in ivory satin, and a wreath of lilies of the valley crowned her tulle veil. She wore diamond and pearl ornaments, the gift of the groom, and carried bride roses. She came in church with her father, Dr. Robert H. Gunnell. Mr. Homer T. Hirst of Pittsburg was best man, and Rev. Dr. Muir officiated. A reception for the bridal party and relatives followed at the residence of Worth * $1.50, $1.75, #2, 72.2 ee ‘Quality & Weight’ = * —count for a good bit in buying coal = * Prudent housekeepers realize this fac $f and buy from us. We never sell any Sf but, the best grades—and give full * * * 2,240 Ibs, to the ton. Quick deliveries. Johnson Bros.,1206F St , mans] THE WORLD OF SOCIETY 66 A pot Pet ord @ \ 1 ak « Artistic 2 Entertain. . Foreign PEE of St. Andrew's Brotherhood the Special Guests— ao ae Sy lath and D Sts. S.W. Lr. Gunnell, 1785 Q street, where Mr. and as the “prettiest in town;” that seems | 24 a@ Sts 18th and Water Sts. S.W. Mrs. Young will’ recelve thelr friends : = ursdays in January. to be the popular verdict. If yu) _ — == | The Reformed Church of Frederick, Md., was the scene of a brilliant wedding y: terday morning, the parties to which were Miss May Edna, the accomplished daugh- ter of Mr. D. V. Stauffer of Frederick, and Mr. Leslie Cramer, discount clerk in the First National Bank of that city. Bride and groom are well known in this city have not visited our millinery par- lors, do so at your earliest conve- nience. It will be worth your while. Special Prices-- nto Money. We will allow you full value fi oBdA j1- [| | through frequent visits to friends here. The Untrimmed i for any articles of gold or sil- [9 | (een tease Tories be hee De te Walking ver that have. become useless Eschbach Miss are Stauffer, sister of ‘ the bride, was maid of honor, and Dr. Dan- Cycli 7 || Of account of wear or change |j| | {steiner was best man, ‘The ushers were yclng in style. Messrs. R. 8. J. Dutrow, Roger Doll, Edgar McCardell and Ira Miller, the associates cl the groom. The bride was attired in o traveling suit of blue bengaline, trimmed with blue passamenterle and braid, with gloves to match. One of the prettiest weddirgs ever wit- nessed in South Washirgton took place last $1.00 Jaunty Alpines—all colors. Te. and 98e. Trimmed Felt ht Hets—all colors—for.. 49c. Child's Cigerette C T7Sterling Silver Forks and Spoons, $1 PER OUNCE. y z ss - i GALT & BRO,, te JEWELLERS,SILVERSMITHS & STATIONERS,| 0¢7-th,8,t,28 1107 PA. AVE. Felt Hats—all ors—for $100 Fine French For coluns and shapes—for........ 3 = — | evening at the Ryland Methodist Episcopal ae Church, 10th D streets. e le was 50c, Tam O'Shanters, in SESTELSASE SESS“ LSS: 2 : ty Miss Florence Gertrude Hall and the groom cole 39c. | 3 ©7000 1B, lates Yo the barrel g | MU ocree We Benes, Tas ahmece oe ° ° deserves a tr tastefully decorated with palms, and the : Hat Trimmings. from YOU. | It's a $ | white ribbons which marked the seats re- served for the family were looped up with white carnations. The church was filled to its utmost capacity with the many friends of the contracting parties. The bride was rs lependabke flour. It makes BET- TER bread than any other flour, It yields Cream Se. Black Quills for. ‘The new 2c. Wings, in all the fall shedes » Te 19c. pair. MORE bread to the becomingly attired in a beautiful gown of pe reemiecres ee Blend barrel than ‘other } | waite satin, handsomely adorned with pearl 58e. ee Colored Parrots—fine 47c. brands. ‘Try; it once trimmings and point lace, and carried bride sim Sion dana eter ners seco e =: and we = know roses. Miss Mary Espey was maid of hon- #148 Owl Head and Wings—larse 1 1 you'll be so, well ®| Or and wore a pretty white organdie and SOMES bac eod pe cccsboet e Pleased with it that Gib Ok ea Fou'll become one of @ | cartied La France roses. Mr. Randolph ‘WS-inch—in Diack. "natural, its I of friends. Moran was best man. The vshers were castor and all shudes—for ... new fall Messrs, Guy Jchnson, Willard Archibald, Charles Ray and Robert Bradburn. The $1.59 will see Bro. eg BB Earasbers< BON MARCHE, oevwavencaeses 314-316 7th St. Seeeces | ied the service. "The bride was given away by her pete The Rev. Dr. Hartsock officia’ eee — NLY skilled hands work in our repairing® department. You may safely trast valuable furs to us. We'll make tlie necessary re- pairs—alter furs, or” completely re- Mrs. Ed. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. James Hall, Mr. and Mrs. George Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Clarefce C. Archibald, Mr. We give trading stamps. and Mrs. Yeatmar, Mrs. Brough, Mr. qt model them afte¥ thé new ’97 styles| Harry Smith, Miss Ruth and A Big at reasonable prices.’;- ; belt, ane Mien iaiaa aibald, Saks Fur Co., 13th & G Sts. Bag Wonder. 007-16. I. Wertenbaker, E. Wi baker, Mr. ‘The best bargain yet: This is Hutchison ard Mra Geo Hall. “The bargain yet: new fut 7 irs. made of good cownide grain Heater, neely couple left on the Ne train for New ished ; gpring ong York and Niagera Falls. will be Large size bags at ecie $1.48. Mrs. W. J. Hutchinson gave a delightful Teception to the friends ‘Anna last reed tinny posttive cures have been tee s| ocT-th,s,t qmniare pce swithbel sole oemaiaa T? St. Paul’s.Church,: Miss Carrie Rout and Mr. Frank B. Kelly were married by Rev. ‘ather. Foley, assisied by the Rev. Fathers lannan and Mackin. The bridal proces- sion--was headed by the ushers, Messrs. John J. Purcell, Fred Mcintyre and Thos. and Wm. Rout. Mr. Thos. Rout attended the groom as best man. The bridesmaids were “Miss Margaret Kelly and Miss Luiu Rout, who were daintily attired in organ- die over silk and carried bouquets of La France roses..The bride wore a graceful costume of white organdie over white taf- feta silk, and carried bride roses. Through- out the ceremony the music was softly Played, breaking finally into a triumphant wedding march, as the newly married cou- ple turned to leave the church. After the ceremony a reception was held at the resi- dence of the bride's parents, No. 1121 V a. where a sumptuous wedding supper served and the wedding presents, which were both numerous and costly, dis- played. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly left on the 10 o'clock train for a trip north. On their re- turn they will be home to their friends at their beautiful new home, 2006 12th street. Mrs. H. D. Sheldon of Detroit, daughter Tesrese Alger, is on a visit to this Secretary and Mrs. Alger are arranging fora liom to the officers of the army and their wives, and it will probably take place Saturday evening, the 16th instant. A pretty wedding took place this morning a Sa nes of Mr. Charles O. Wood- ury, the contracting parties being Neilie Gertrude Woodbury and Ernest Hugo Djureen of Omaha, Neb. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. J. J. Muir of E Street Baptist Church. Only the most intimate friends of both parties were pres- ent. The bride looked charming in a gown of blue broadcloth and a hat to match. The bride is the niece of Mr. Levi Woodbury, and the couple will spend their honeymoon at his summer home in New Hampshire. Mr. and Mrs. Djureen will be at home to their friends Wednesdays after November 1, at 623 4th street. Tuesday evening a large party of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sebastian, No. 1107 5th street, to attend the wedding reception of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Jacobs, who were married in Bal- timore’ August 19 last. The evening was spent in avery. pleasant manner, with music and dancing. The bride was dressed in white organdie over white silk, and the couple received congratulations standing in a bower of palms: The presents received were numerous and handsome. Mr. A. Frost has issued invitations for the marriage of his daughter, Gertrude Mary, to Dr. Howard Carlisle Russell, United States marine hospital service, Wednesday evening, October 20, at 7:30 o'clock, at the Church of the Epiphany. A reception will follow at the Riggs House from 8 until 10 o'clock. Miss Jennie D. Ford ard Mr. 8S. P. Ken- ney were quietly married last evening at 7 o’clock at the parsonage of Trinity Epis- copal Church. The ceremony was sol- emnized in the presence of a few relatives only. Immediately after they left for a brief trip north, and will be at home on Wednesdays after October 15 at 528 3d street northwest. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stone Abert have re- turned from Upper Saranac lake, in the Adirondacks, where they spent the sum- mer. Mrs. Abert has the sympathy of her friends in the recent death of her mother, Mrs. Celia A. Hamilton, which occurred lately at Louisville. Miss Clara Hyer of Capitol Hill returned Tuesday, after an extended visit to Cleve- lend, Detroit, Mich., and Buffalo. Mr. Louis H. Perley has returned from the White mountains and Old Orchard Beach, where he has been spending several mcnths. 3 Miss Mabel A. Shepley and Mr. J. A. But- ler were married last night at the residence of the bride’s mother, Mrs. M. E. Sheph Rev. Father S. F. Ryan officiating, assi: ed by Rev. Cornelius Gillespie, S. J., and the bride's brother, Rev. J. Shepley. Among the guests were Capt. Domer, Mr. Notting- ham, Mr, Lewis, Mr. Walker, Mr. Hail, Mr. and Mrs. Wardell, Mr. J. T. Fenwick, Mr. Kingsbury, Mr. and Mrs. E. 8S. Fen- wick, the Misses Butler, Mrs. Margaret McDermott, Miss Shirley, Miss Klum, Miss Stayver, Miss Watrus, Miss Ginsta and Miss Fallon. Mr. and Mrs. Butler have gone on a northern trip. Dr. Ella Frances Reyburn and Dr. Harry Jerome Allen were married last evening in the presence of relatives at the resi- dence of the bride, No. 2129 F street. The impressive service of the Episcopal Church was-performed by Rev. Dr. Mackay-Smith, rector of St. John’s and the bride was given in marriage by her father, Dr. Robert Rey- burn. The wedding march from Lohengrin was play by Miss Clara Willenbucher as the bridal party entered the parlor. The parlors were profusely decorated with palms, evergreens and roses, and the cere- mony took place under a beautiful fioral bell. The wedding gown was a very lovely combination of cream satin duchess and old point lace. The tulle veil was caught to the hair with a cluster of white ostrich tips and her bouquet was of roses. A re- ception to the intimate friends cf both families followed from & to 10, after which Dr. Allen and his bride left for a trip north, the exact destination of which they did not reveal. Upon their return, after November 1, they will be at home at No. 421 H street northeast. Monday evening the home of the Misses Wood, at Fort Myer Heights, Va., was the scene of a pleasant gathering of her friends. Games, dancing and a fine supper were en- joycd. Those present were Miss May Thomas, Miss Correla Shreve, Miss Ger- trude Thurvey, Miss Marie Oliver, Miss May Warring, Miss Tula Schutt, Miss Julia Shreve, Miss Mabel Thurvey, Miss Blanch Schutt, Misses Goldie and Daisy Wood, Miss Maizie Wood and Mr. Clinton West, Mr. Jessie Thomas, Mr. Will Thoply, Mr. Will Collins, Mr. Harry Muller, Mr. Ed- ward McGee, Mr. John Oliver, Mr. Harry West, Mr. Edward Morris, Mr. Chester Hayes, Mr. Andrew Sheridan, Mr. Alex. Hamilton, Master Roy Ethilbirt Wood, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Hoffman. Mrs. J. T. Petty of 3331 O street and niece, Miss Margaret Petty, are visiting friencs in Stafford county, Va. They ex- pect to return home this month. Mr. and Mrs. Kroneberg of Oregon are stopping a few days with Mrs. Louise 8. Weber. After sightseeing here they will go to Pennsylvania, St. Louis and San Fran- cisco, remaining in the latter city until next spring. ‘The Clematis Social Club met at the resi- dence of Miss E, Simms and insialled the following officers: President, J. T. Barber: vice president, Mrs. C. A. Barber; treas- urer, Thos. Cissel; recording secretary, B. Sipe; fmanctal secretary, M. Kaiser. Later the ciub and invited guests enjoyed an oyster supper. Among those present were Misses E. Nelson of Delaware, L. Mast of Baltimore, Md.; K. Barnhouse, C. Sher- wood, M. Kaiser, Minnie Cissei, Simms, Martha Cissel, B. Sipe, B. Pearson, G, Wineke, Annie M. Widmeyer, Evelyn Simms, Amelia Meinking, E. Wells, Ella Hawkins, Effie Hawkins, Lula Meinking. Mrs. Fraine, Mrs. C. A.’Barber, Mr. and Mrs, F. Abgar, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Barber, Glnsel, dry 3: Winters, 3, Medias ase . Jr. J. ters, J. J. Miller a W. Barniiouse. pee ‘Lieut:' Charles A. E. King, Engineer Corps, United States navy, on duty at the Navy Mrs. King have and located for the winter at 912 19th stree! having closed their Baltimore home bet cause of Lieut. King’s duty here. A pacman tale Martha Bean and Mr. Wil- iam F. Stal were married last even’ at the residence of Rev. ‘Samuel Hl. Greene. pastor ogee Baptist Church, in COLORED MASS MEETING. Protest to Be Entered Against School Trustee Appointments, There is every drdication that the mass Meeting of colored people which has been called to take place Monday evening next at the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church for the purpose of giving expression to the sentiments of those who condemn the ap- peintmen' of Messrs. Rrown-and Richani- Son as school trustees will be a big affair, and some of the managers think that it will be necessary to.occupy both the audi- torium ard lecture room to accommodate the crowd. . 2 Rev. Dr. W. Bishop Johnson, who at the meeting of colored Baptist ministers held Moiiday, as reported at the time in The Star, introduced a resolution to indorse appointments, but which was noi carried, today sald that his remarks on that ocea: sion have to a certain extent. be - lees nt been misua. “I am,” said Dr. Johnson, “opposed to any pastor holding a position as a school trustee of the District of Columbia—not bee cause I believe he would be dishonest in the administration of affairs. but because of the peculiar influences that might be brought to. bear upon him. and whicr might render him unable to do the proper thing at the proper time. “For these and other reasons not neces- Sary to state, Lam opposed to Mr. Brow: ‘As to Mr. Richardson, I believe him io be the strongest man that could have been selected from the eastern section of the city, watch he was chosen 10 represent. I believe him to be in thorough touch with the interests of the people, and from what I know of him personally I am certain he will make a first-class trustee.” —_—__ WAS “TURNED AROUND.” Experience of Samuel Thomas, Lately Arrived From the Country. Samuel Thomas, a colored man, who has not been in from the country long enough to learn the ways cf the city, said he went out last night to mail some ‘etters and “turned eround.” Not knowing how to back home he wandered about the st until about 1 o'clock this morning, when @ policeman found him in an alley and arrested him. “Where do you live?” he was asked when he reached Judge Kimball's court. “Where does I live?” returned the pris- oner. “I lives up thar on K street.” “Whercabouts on K street?” “Near de coal yard,” was his answer, “And where is the coal yard?” “Why, judge, dat’s nigh our house. it’s by de market.” “Are there any street market?” “The horse cyars passes every day and night.” “On which side of the street do you live?’ “On de othcr side.” In his own way Sam made his explana- sree and he was released on his personal nds. And cars near the —_——_— Marriage Licenses, Marriage licerses have been issued to thd” following: White—Alfred J. Coughlan and Louisa Harrington; Wm. F. Staley and Cynthia M. ‘Bean; Wiley J. Mitchell and Mamie C. Beach; Morrison Perley and F. Gertrude Hall; John A. Butler and Mabel A. Shepicy; Benj. N. Meeds and Hattie M. Van Horn; Eugene Shingluff and Julia Story; Chas. J. Sinn and Blanch I. Staley, both’ of Balti- more, Md.; Edward Fuhrman of this city and Carrie Cook of York, Pa. Coiored—John T. Ward and Dedson; Elijah Poindexter Thompson. Catherine and Fannie —+.--— 3 Central Power Station Taxes Canceled Upon the advice of the attorney for the District the Commissioners have ordered a cancellation of the assessment for general taxes against the central power station, which was destroyed by fire on the night of September 29. ==> If you want anything, try an ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wish, you will get an answer. BOTELER—MAGDEFR. tember 29, 1897, a the Rev. W. 8. FRAU of Iowa this city. MEEDS—VAN HORN. Mua avenue, Wedacsd. the Rev. A. F. Amdlesso: HORN to BENS. NX. MEED TURNER—FREEMAN. At Twelfth Street M. E. Church, Wednesday, October 6, 1 Rev. Mr. House, EDWARD W, TU EMILY M. FREEMAN. se eed DIED. Or Thursday moving, October 7 fter a lingering illness, in the viaty-fourth year ot ALLISON. at 4 o'clock, N. ALLISON, Chureh, Set- Relatives and ted to attend, 2 age. Funeral from the Gay St urday afternoon at friends respectfully im addents. Baptist ek. at 11.20, October. 6, ND of the 4th Artitie from his late resitd-on whi at 2:30 p.m, Friday, Oc Arlington. GLASCO. On October 7,1 ELIZABETH A. GLASCO, years and five mouths. Farewell, deae children, Tam at rest and shall forever be; I could not stay with you on earth, but you can come to me. Funeral from Union M. sslvania avenue Funeral will start fo dence, 924 22d street Interment at Rock © at 9 am., Mrs. ged seventy-seven sou, at his aged thirty years. Funeral Sunday, Octover 10, from the bouse at o'clock p.m, theace 10 Glenwood ceme Friends and relatives invited to attend. JOHNSON, tober 6, 1807, JOHNSON, dence of M west. Peaceful be thy silent slumber, Peacefal in thy grave so low: ‘Thea no more will join oer ma Thou no more our song will kno “Gone, but wt forgotten. BY HER GRANDAUGHTER. Fungral will take = place on Friday, Gctober 8, at clock p.m, (Alexandria, Va, papers please copy.) 2 October 5, 1897, at 6 of Conrad and Ger- rty-elght years. a from his iate residence, 623 § street nortuwest, on Friday, October 5, it 8:45 9m. wiem mass at St. Mary's Church at 9:30. aiisulves and friends invited to attend. = MARTIN. Suddenty, on October 6, 1897, EDW A! ‘A., beloved husband of the inte Mary’ Martin, : Sr. » Relatives and invited to attend. 1 papers please copy.) MORSE. At her residence in this city, October 4, 1897, ROSA, cldest daughter of Hon. Tnanc 1. formerly of New Or- Patrick's a clock acta, “atermeat in tho Baltimore, Cod OURAND. ‘On Wednesday, October 6, 1807, ot 9:30 o'clock MARGARET MILLI. vo: residence, 405 1 October 8, at 2:30 o'clock Interment private. please copy,) ° SCANLON, _ Suddenly, on October 6, 1897, at the Island of Jamaica, WILLAAM J., of Michael B, ‘and Nancy Bowler Bcauloa.” 90 Oe Sen eae o'clock a.m, a] Save You r Money. in doctors’ bills,