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The Busy Corner, 8th and Market Space. 'S. Kann,Sons&Co. No Judgment _ Required and very little cash to buy our Remnants. EVERY FRIDAY L REMNANT DAY AT THE BUSY CORNER. THE SPACE THIS DEPARTMENT OC- et IS LARGER THAN THE MAJORITY OF STORES: WE HAVE MADE THIS LINE A STUDY FOR YEARS, AND WE HAVE EVERY DEGREE WHICH COULD BE CONFERRED UPON ENTERPRISING MERCHANTS. OUR BARGAINS FOR TOMORROW ARE EQUALLY AS GREAT AS THOSE OF TODAY. Dissect each and every item as we give them and you will unearth gold nuggets in the shape of good values which will equal Klendike orany other country. 10,000 yards Woolen Dress Goods Remnants. The entire product of the leading mills at half the price of similay svods bought from the piece. Lengths from 3 to 12 yards. S SOS SOOOS 6OOSO9000 COCeOOGOeO aae Today 1 wi Chainless: Columbia Bicycles MAKE THEIR FIRST BOW TO THE PUBLIC. ope Mfg. Co., 817-819 14th Street. You are not invited to see a freak, you are not asked to express an opinion on an experiment. BIA CHAINLESS is the result of years of careful research and experiments. 18,000 miles through mud, dust, rain and sleet,have proven its,easy running and lasting qualities. The most exhaustive tests on dynamometer have shown its su- periority over any other driving gear. CALL AND BE CONVINCED. The COLUM- 6 3 ® ; 4 @ 6 ; 6 ® © 3 : 4 & © & ®@ @ ® ©8968 6999080098 85020 850000 g Old Shell. We Had Outgrown Our Old Garments. Thousands of dollars’ worth of im- provements. Again we have broken through into another building for a Cloak, Suit, Waist and Fur Depart- ment. = The Finest in the City. Our wonderfully growing business compelled us to make more room— new departments are constantly be- ing added. Our pride is that we are thoroughly equipped to give people every reasonable comfort and advan- tage to shop that any twentieth cen- tury store could give. We start the ball rolling with the following items: Hats Trimmed Free of Charge, ‘If all materials are bought here. 720 Hand-Painted China Plates, Worth 25c. each—Friday at 5c. each. 1,000 Pairs 4-Button Glace Kid Gloves. All the new colors, also black. This is the greatest Glove offering ever seen. Worth $1. Special price, ES AND PLAIN GOODS—GOOD Ss For 5&c. Our WOOL DRESS AND NOV ¥ Li 4ec. A YARD. BROCADES, EOF COLORS, JUST AS GOOD 1.200 YARDS A TWO-TONE NOVEI INCLUD: as You REGULAR SKIRT WOULD BUY FOR 39. AND 50e. 25¢. CASE 30c, These goods surely must interest you if you have the least idea of saving money. Cotton Goods, Flannels and Flannelettes. 2 bales New England Extra Fine Unbleached Muslin. Worth 7$c. Ses eesoetestont lontontonedetoetonsonntensenSeotorteifeeatontonoegecsertontenecgeeteofetertoeteeteteetentontente fe 1 case Heavy Canton Flannel Remnants, cold wave quality; some pieces run 10 to 15 yards. Worth ric..............0.000 0 eee .- 7A. Several hundred yards of White Wool Flannel Remnants, just the thing for children’s underwear. Same as we sell for 21c. from regular - 15¢. One case best quality Shirting Prints, percale styles......... 2c. 2 cases new Cretonne and Cameo Drapery, can be used for sofa cov- ering and fancy work, most elaborate patterns, in light and dark col- {Ake eoeorgeegengongengergesgergegecge of orings...... Maidan eats d Aaa yew are ttttetteeeereeeee eee FBO, Se oe QSOS © Cy One case of Unbleached Canton Flannel Remnants. The regular 5c. One case of Yard-wide Flannelettes. Note the width, and when you see the quality and patterns you will be surprised. Worth 123c... 83K{c. © ad 3,000 yards French Wrapper Flannel, figures and stripes, entirely new th ‘ason and the first we have offered. Worth 15c. a yard.. 834c. THIRD FLOOR — MAIN BUILDING — TAKE ELEVATOR. 3 208 ou ht five cases of Lining Remnants, con= tine French twill silesia, soft-finish moire moire-finish rustle, ali 36 inches wide, A'’e, a eS £ lack and colors, average 8 to 20c. i bought from the piece. Only =.= SD FLOOR MNANT DEPT.—TAKE ELEVATOR. Silk Remnants and Remnants of Sifk. We have another new lot of these dainty creations to offer. 500 assorted pie es in all colors, in different qualities, in different prices. Light Silks—Dark Silks—Black Silks trimming length—waist length—skirt length. FROM 156. A YARD TO 596. Every yard worth double. © x Mertz + Mertz, 906 F Street N. SSO8 698606 “It's the Special ‘Treatment given the inner soles that makes Foot Fi ® Ali Fo LSS Mertz and Ilertz, - “New Era” Tailors, ‘Made-to-Measure $ 1 Ae Suits. The fame of these Suits has spread broadcast. The legion of gentlemen folks who are wearing them tod; commend us to their friends—a you would be astonished to kno how many of the nobby Suits t you see others wearing every da} envoys from this great line of ours Every Suit that we make will stand the most rigid scrutiny inside and outside—excellent cloths—excellent tailoring — excellent cut — excellent fit. This house keeps forging ahead —values grow bigger and better every day. ‘New Era’’ Tailors, & W. SI eB Se we 75C. a pail. Ladies’Velvet Hats Every conceivable shape — the newest colors. This hat was never | known to sell for less than $1.75. Special Price, | 97c. each. This is a Hummer for the money—a Ladies’ Trimmed Turban, in black only. Regular $3 quality. Special price, $1.69 each. Now for the Klondyke —that celebrated Hat—regular $1.25 quality. Special price, 50c. each. ‘Everything Black Seseogeae epedeetoateatedt eLostoatontertontort de 2. eo ’. pote eof Seageg sesees is & is what this Ostrich Tip and Plume | says—they have no colors, that’s | why—the regular 95c. quality. Special Price, AQc. each. This is a Dazzler. Black Birds—the 25. quality—for ris so pleasant to the feet."” A Foot-Form Eit for . © Every Form of Woman’s Foot. _ We take the natural shape of the foot as a guide in fitting feet. No guesswork—no trusting to chance variations in sizes—our method is in- fallible. We scientifically measure the foot and select the shoe that most accurately conforms to every individual line. The last on which all Foot- Form Boots are made is the perfected result of exhaustive experiment and study. It is the nat- ural last of the foot—is absolutely comfortable and is adapted to every wanted and desirable shape. We can fit any foot faultlessly in a choice of 18 styles of Foot-Form Boots. 7 widths and 114 sizes in each style. the children’s toes. Special sale of School Shoes. Shoes. For $1.09, ANGLOIS, oFomF St. Cor. 13th. ot Forms are $3.50 Langlois’ Little Rocks don’t crowd Sizes 8% to 10%. Regular $1.25 hoe hop. SSO6S9 068 286 O88 ©9898 GOS6890 OSOSSOSG6 SOO 2'4c. each. Who would not have a Bird on their hat? The Empire Veils are the swell thing. You should see the quality at 75¢—well worth $1.25. New arrivals every day of new things in this department. 3 Specialties in Waists. ©! Corduroy Waists —the regular Bicycle Kinds, strap- = | ped front and back—at $2.79. Friday Special In Ladies’ Jackets. All the latest styles and colorings, in Kersey, Beaver, Astrakhan and Boucle materials; plain, slashed and velvet inlaid collars, strapped or plain seams,. shirred or coat front, and lined with taffeta, rhadame or Roman silk—this is the greatest value ever seen—never less than $18.00. Special Price, $10.98, Visit Our Suit and * Coat Department First floor--Center Bargain Counters. 3,900 Nottingham Lace Curtain ends, in lengths from 1 to2 yards, suitable for sash drapery or basement windows. Special =- = = = 1 5c. a 3,000 yards best quality Japanese Goid n Cioth Drapery, 12)4c. kind, beautiful pat- - 3 : ter 2 aig a eee ss aoe Lae 534¢ We shall have very little to say about them—exce 5s see that they are arranged in a way that makes it conve 300 pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains (ecru only) for you—weekly or monthly. Now is the time to all 3!4 yards long. ~ house in rice cozy shape for winter. You can g , 1 to 3 pairs alike. Worth from $1 to0$1.98. Choice - = THREE GASES Woct Underwear, Eiderdown Fleece, the grandest thing for men that are unable to wear the woolen kind, in all sizes up to 44. Worth 75c. a garment. AAC, 4ST FLOOR-MEN'S DEPARTMENT, 69c. terms! @880000 SSSSG0006 SGOSOSE SO00006 $s KANN, SONS & €O., 8th and Market Space. 7th St. Entrance, Family Shoe Store. | : Furniture and C; No Notes—No Interest. We will make, lay and line the Carpet free of charge for waste in matching figures. lar for housefurnishings until you have seen us. Solid Oak Bed Room Suites, $13 up. 4 6-piece Tapestry Parlor Suites, $40. : Double Strand Woven Wire Springs, $1.75. Heating Stoves, all sizes and prices, from All-wool Ingrain Carpet, 45c. yard. 817-819-821-823 Seventh St., _ ‘Between H and I sts. oO $2501 1 Bi @bst-2no Don’t spend a dol- nient it your - all the arpets right here of US—on your qn Credit Is Free; OOSOS 6S S88 ©9908 O98 988066595 Please Yourself About the Payments! pt to COSCO 000 08050800000 8009000008 q as often as you like.and keep posted as to the latest styles. Player Bros. & Co., 937 and 939 F St. N.W. PY F. 8. WILLIAMS & CO. FOR THIS WEEK ONLY. 25c. Lather Brushes to go for only 10c. ( Large bottles of fragrant Florida Water, | 35C. Bottle of good Tooth Powder. and Brush, 25c. WILLIAMS’ THE WORLD OF SOCIETY Pretty Brides, Happy Grooms and Smiling - Friends, Ont-of-Town Events as Well as Home Occasions — Personal Notes, Epiphany Church was thronged last night by the friends assembled to witness the marriage of Miss Gertrude Mary Frost and Dr. Howard Carlisle Russell of the U. 8. marine hospital service. Pink roses decked the altar and palms and foliage plants were grouped around the chancel. The ush- ers were Messrs. Campbell, Robinson, Ayers and Koch. The bride came in the church with her father, Mr. Frost, and at the chancel gate was met by the groom and his best man, Mr. Boyd Taylor. Miss Mar- jon Lilley was maid of honor, gowned in white silk musim over pink silk and car- ried pink roses. The bride was dressed in white satin and lace and her tulle veil was held by an orange blossom wreath. She curried a white prayer book. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. Dr. O. E. Herrick of Watertown, N. Y., assisted by Rev. Dr. McKim, rector of Epiphany Church. A reception at the Riggs House followed, given by Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Staples. The parlors were tastefully deco- rated with pink and white cosmos. Mrs. Phillips, an aunt of the bride, assisted in receiving the guests. She wore black and gold lace, over yellow silk. Dr. and Mrs. Russell have gone north on a tour and will reside at Stapleton, L. I. At the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception yesterday Rev. 8. F. Ryan, assist- ed by Rev. Father Barry, united in mar- Tiage Miss Julia Agnes Harrington and Mr. Charles Valentine Bechtel, formerly of Chester, Pa. Dr. Milo H. Sutliff, Mr. J.P. Harrington, Mr. Aloysius Geneau and Mr. William McCarthy were the ushers. The bride wore a very becoming toilet cf new blue cloth, trimmed with light blue velvet and ecru lace. Her bouquet was cf bride reses. The reception was held at the res- idence of the couple, 1619 23d street, after which Mr. and Mrs. Bechtel started north, and during their honeymoon will visit New York and Pennsylvania. Miss Grace Covington Tydings and Mr. William Aaron Siaden of Helena, Mont., were married yesterday afternoon at the Pro-Cathedral Church of St. Mark, in the presence of numerous friends. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. Dr. Charles H. Hayes, the rector. Mr. Frederick Duvall was best man, and Miss Lottie Hutchins, gewned in white organdie, trimmed with lace, and carrying pink chrysanthemums, was maid of honor. The bride was daintily dressed in white organdie, trimmed with Valenciennes lace, and her flowers were white chrysanthemums. Mr. and Mrs. Sladen are traveling north, and will re- ceive their friends at 203 C street Tuesdays after November 1. One of the most impressive weddings of yesterday was solemnized in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church at 5:80 p.m., the contracting parties being Miss Anna Maria Stetnik and Maximilian Rosinski. The ceremony was performed by Kev. Dr. Glaab, pastor of the church. The bridal train entered the church while a beautiful wedding march was rendered by Professor Waldecker, and passed up to the sanctuary, led by the ushers, Mr. Jos. A. Berberich, Mr. M. Frank Ruppert, Mr. George Trapp and William Sardo. ‘The bride was at- tended by her pretty sister, Miss Louise Stetnik, attired in pink mousseline de soie, over rose pink silk, and carried a bouquet of La France roses, a single bud being fastened in her hair. Mr. Julius Wenig served as best man. Tie bride was daintily attired in white silk and lace, and carried white flowers. After the ceremony a wed- ding reception was tendered the couple at their future residence, No. 433 H street. Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Kappler are lo- cated for the winter at the Victoria, 14th and Welling place. Mrs. Kappler will be at home to her friends Tuesdays. The marriage of Miss Caroline M. Hen- derson to Dr. Angier B. Hobbs, formerly of this city, was quietly celebrated yester- day afternoon at the home of the bride's father, J. C. Henderson, New York city. Only the relatives were present at the cere- mony, which was performed by the Rev. Dr. John Chester of Washington, D. C., an old friend of the bridegroom’s family. The bride, who was gowned in white satin, attended by her sister, Miss Ethel Hende son. The best man was Dr. Henry Carpenter of Rochester. There was no reception, Dr. and Mrs. Hobbs leaving the city soon after the ceremony for the west. In Baltimore, yesterday, Miss Grace Fay Saville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, William Oliver’ Saville, 1604 Edmondson avenue, was married to Mr. Robert L. Downs of this city. The ceremony took place at Harlem Park Methodist Episcopal Church at 6:30 o'clock, and was performed by Rev. Wilfred Downs, brother of the gro sisted by Rev. Dr. J. C. Nicholson, p: the church. The br silk. Her Quail of Aubur ever changeable yellow taffeta silk, was onor. The first bridesmaid was le Saville of Washington, cousin of the bride, who was attired in organdie, changeable taffeta silk. The ington, wearing organdie over pink silk. The third bridesmaid was ie Hammen, dressed in organdi ender taffeta. The fourth bridesmaid Was Miss Vergie Downs of Washington, Wearing organdie over cerise taffeta silk. The best man was Mr. Robert Downs of Washington. The ushers were Mr. T. Birch, Mr. H. Onen, Mr. R. Knight. Mr. W. Collins of Washington and Mr. Merker Hamilton of Washington. Before the cere- mony, Mr. Konrad Uhlig sang “A Dream in Paradise” and “O Promise Me.” Lohen- grin’s march was played by Mr. Sherman Knight. The couple left last night for a tour of several weeks. They will reside at 643 East Capitol street. The Queer Social Club was formed Tues- day night by the following: The Misses Katie Canfield, Maggie Buckley, Katie Hamilton, Blanche Acton and Lula Merry, Messrs. Jas. V. Tierney, Clay Dandridge, Wm. Tennyson, Thornton Cantield and Hyde Cora. Old gold and green were se- lected as club colors, and Mr. Jas. V. Tier- ney elected president and Mr. Clay Dan- dridge treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Geer have returned to their winter home, 1223 N street. Miss Fanny Bennett of Baltimore, who is the guest of her cousin, Miss Ethel Fish, will extend her visit a fortnight longer. Mrs. Ella K. Tyler of Cozad, Neb., daughter of Judge I. G. Kimball, is on a visit at the house of her father, at 620 North Carolina avenue southeast. A very pretty wedding took place at Laurel, Md., last evening, the contracting parties being Miss C. P. Feige of that town and Mr. L. V. Luber of this city. The cere- mony took place at St. Phillip’s Church, and the Rev. Mr. Clark of St. James’ Epis- copal Church of this city officiated. The church was handsomely decorated, and, notwithstanding the inclement weather, the edifice was crowded, about twenty of the groom's atsociates from the Western Union office being present. The bridesmaids were Miss Sadie Fisher, Miss Nae Feister and Miss Hattie Crandle, and the ushers were Reuben Haywood, J. A. Rodier and Jos. Wynkoop. Mr. Henry Feige gave the bride away. The guests and happy couple were escorted to a hall, where a reception was held, and covers for 100 people ‘were Jaid, the tables being handsomely dec- crated. The couple left for New York on the midnight train, a large assemblage seeing them off. those present from Washington were John J. King, W. B. Harveycutter, Mrs. P. E. Brown, D. F. Brown, Mrs. C. C. Bangs, Edw. Libbey, Edw. Spear and wife, R. C. Haywood, H. F. Dolan, W. E. Pierce, Miss Jennie White and J. A. Rodier. Among the Laurel guests were Mr. and Mrs. F. Feister, Mr. and Mrs. Feige, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Luber, Mr. W. Theise Mrs. J. Crandle, Mr. and Mrs. c. a, Dr. John Cronmiller and wife, Geo. W. bridge, Mr. and Mrs. Fiester, J. A. Brown and wife, C. L. Young and . M wife. Numerous handsome _presen' ceived, including a_siiver tea set from the Washir.gton Western Union operators. Mrs, Belle G. Torbert is is her new home, | 1223 15th street, wkere she will be pleased ‘Mrs, John 8: Duffie of Heradon, Va., and Miss Catherine Thorntoz of Wichle, Va.. attended the tenth anniversary banquet cf American Waltham Watch movements are to= day more perfect than ever and far cheaper. This trade mark specially recommended-- “RIVERSIDE” -= will last a life time and is within the means of every one. FOR SALE BY ALL RETAIL JEWELERS. Monday the last. During their stay In town they the guests of Mrs. Duffie's sister, Mrs. Al- fred P. Marston, and Mrs. McCreery, re- turning to their homes Tuesday. Miss Wea M. Coleman and Mr. Allan B. “Excelsior Literary Club,” Gallaher were quietly married at 1:30 y. terday afternoon by Rev. Dr. S. M. N man at the home of the bride's paren Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Coleman, 7 S siree Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Johnston leave today for an extended visit to Augusia, Ga., the former home of Mrs. Johuston, Wednesday afternoon Miss Hattie Stry- ker, daughter of Mr. Francis B. Stryker, and Rev. Charles T. Hous stor Twelfth Street M. E. Church, at the residence of the bri¢ 1026 Florida averue nerthesst. clating clergymen were vy. Lu son, presiding elder of the Dist Dr. John Walsh cf Douglass Church. The bride was most becomingly attired in white Persian lawn, tasicfully trimmed with lace and ribbons. After re- ceiving the congratulations of their tmme- diate relatives Mr. ard Mrs. House left for an extended trip north. Miss Louise Tilleux, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tilleux, Frederick R. Brown were quietly at 11 o'clock yesterday morning by Rev. Dr. Greene at the rectory of Calvary Bap- tist Church. Only relatives of both par- ties were present. Mr. and Mrs. Brown left immediately for New York and points, and upen their return will be to see their frierds after November 702 N street. FORT ST. MICHAEL, 1 at Order Creating the Military Ren: mim Al The order issued by § ating the military Michael is as follows: “1, By authority of the President, the land known as St. Michael island, Alask, with all contiguous mainland and islands within 100 miles of the location of the flag- staff of the present garrison on that is- land, is set aside from the public lands of the territory of Alaska and declared a military reservation. Parties prior to the receipt ef this order, locat and erected buildings on the land so resery- ed will not be disturbed in their use of lands, buildings and improvements, nor in the erection of structures needed for their retary Alger cre- reservation of St. de- clared, and the military post located there- on, will be known as Fort St. M ‘l, and will be under the control and supervtsion of the commanding officer of the troops there stationed.” BURDETTE—JOFINSON. At Washington, 1. on October 20, RY BRURDETTE ae I and RUTH E. JOHNSON, voth of this city On October 6, at iN HAUS, city, PERS, city treasurer of : 1 NE ite: Notice es. of funeral hereafter. . r. On Wear JOUN J, October phen’s Chi the repose of her sou respectfully invited to attend. 2 if his brother at ; thence to St. Paul's requiem Tass will be so the repose cf is soul, Relatives avd fr invited te attend. * FISHER. On Wednesday, October 20, 1 JAM R., beloved husband of Jenn! ¥ ‘birty-seven years. Gone, but not forgotten. Notice of funeral hereafter. 2 n October 19, 1897, at 7:15, mt! dart has pierced my heart me down with grief, For beneath the silent sod My darling Charlie siveps. Ob, Charlie, must I give you up, You who I love so well? How can I drink this bitter « And say a long and last fa HIS Wren. Poneral from his late vesidence, 58 N street sow east, on Friday, Octol t 3 v'clock p. Relatives and 7 fed to attend. Wednesday, October 20, 1 at her residence, 1412 17th stre FANNY B. PRYOR. on Fricay aficrnoon, October YE. Chapel, 234 Friends respectful PRYOR. On 12:10 Mrs. Funeral o'clock, from St. Mary"s tween G ana H sireets, invited to attend. Zi WALLS. On October 21, 1897, . 15 D strect southeast, f Funeral services at St. ¥ Church at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 23. Friends are imvited 1 attend. . m., at WALSH. On Wednesday morning, October 20, ot 8:15 o'clock, SARAH AGNES WALSH, " be- loved daughter of Timothy end Mary Walsi. May she rest in peace. 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