Evening Star Newspaper, October 27, 1897, Page 5

Woodward toth, 11th and . Loth rop, ¥ Sts. N. W. ' We’re Doing Our Best Every Day To make this store so good that it will be indispensable to you. The standard we're working to is high enough to lift the business from the humdrum: to make it as plea the enjoyment. can visit. ant to us in the planning as it is to you in We want this store to be the most helpful place you In the vast improvements recently completed throughout the store by means of which the convenience and comfort of buying and sell- ing hav . ticed than those in been greatly enhanced, none perhaps will be more readily no- Our Elegant Department of Ready-to-Wear Outer Garments For Women, Girls, Boys and Children. Great, progressive strides forward have been made in this depart- feet and east and w most convenient department for the in the country. 1 his arrangement of and conveni It now occupies the third floor, extending north and south 140 200 feet, giving us the largest, best lighted and display of made-up Outer Garments A series of new fitting rooms has been added and so nned as to afford the desired seclusion while trying on a garment. ndred goods on ene floor and the other facilities iences will be appreciated. With the many betterments a new impetus has come to the department—new ideas, new energy, better service, and more than ever we sha ment of Rez The stock is in the best po: the brightest and best ide: prices are extremely moderate. la Ladies’ Suit Section. Men-tailored Suits with top-notch | style. with workmanship and finish il that women of taste could wish. | egant costumes in fashionable ma- for Promenade. Driving, i terials B Church. Street and Shopping pur- poses and other occasions. | Suits, waist. full An excellent Two-toned Cloth med ruffled front ly lined and bound. y-front Suits, made of fine wors- . handsome silk-Hned fack- and Cape Section. Some exceedingly stylish and asteiul Jackets and Capes are shown Among the very new- | est are the handsome Velvet Russian | suses and Capes, of which we have | a superb assortment. prices ranging | from $30.00 to $100.00. Among the | lower priced goods are the following | excellent values: + t cke this season. At S12 50— z mt Tail de Kersey and Rough | viot Walking Jackets (the new sh. Tined | ut with heavy satin, self and velvet col- | | | 1 Kersey h browns: Fi silk Mninzs. sles to select from. ant . lined with rian wolf fur: full The Silks are new, the making well done. TY waist has a feature new this year, and | one you'll appreciate. the assortment superb. 10— | Fine Blick and Colored Taffeta and Plain | atin Waists, Mned throughout and perfe-t At S6.c0— toman-striped hint waist tty patter ists, in Bextra, Waists in all the new shades reds, navy, ete. nnel Waists, * patterns with in th ly-to-wear Outer Garment ible condition, everything is new and fresh, and the latest novelties are here and our Extra | j fo 1S years. black, | yok ll try to make and keep this depart- second to none in the country. Separate Skirt Section. AA never-so-worthy assortment of Separate Skirts. New iabrics. new shapes, new styles and new ideas per- vade the entire collection. The fol- lowing are specially worthy of men- tion: e of finest cheviot serges basket weaves and two-toned mixtu fullness; the make and finish above 5 and $8.75— Rich Brocaded ‘Silk Skirts, lined and tn- bound and perfect hanging. me rs tor silks. Some are Hned with handsome silk and have extra dust rutile, | Fur Section. A brilliant beginning of another season with the same good kinds of Furs, and better values than ever be- fore. A full assortment of every- thing to be found in a first-class stock. larettes of astrakhan, elec- eh krimmer. At $12.50— Nobby Electric Seal Short Capes, with pointed yoks of curled astrakhan; satin lined, ; At $7.50 to $50.00— A Lispr Une of High-class ¢ arettes of mink nacten, Wrapper Section. We are just now showing a par- ticularly bright and worthful assort- ent, comprising the latest effects in lannelettes, | Saxony Flannels, French Flannels, Eiderdowns, Cash- meres, etc. Many charming effects among them. fine figuret collars “trimmed yokes, riped All-wool ed collars and cufis, dle to match. .0O— erdown Wrap- finished with * Fine Cashmere Tea Gowns, handsomely trimmed with lace and velvet ribbons. All the new shades in stock. At $6.75— Ladies’ Superior Cashmere Te: owns and Elder- wn Lounging Robes. We show the newest color- ngs only. At S10.00— Ladies’ Elecant Wrappers of French flannel, tm- elderdown, nd French cashmers A very lar; Girls’ & Children’s Section. This department is fully up to its usual standard, and everything per- taining to thé comfort of the young folks will be found here. Reefers, Short Jackets, Gretchens, one and two-piece Dre: of all styles Every garment is of the latest cut and finish, and of the best quality possible for the price. "3 All-wool Cloth Dresses, pretty pat- atly finished, lined and braid trimmed. 34 to 14 years. At $4.50— Children’s Fine All-weel Two-toned C1 with large plain collar to match. Sk years. At $6.75— Misses” lish Tan, and Oxford Walking Jackets. with the new “Klondyke’’ collars; perfect in fit and finish. At $10.00— - Miss Black and Navy Cheviot Walking Jacke! Mned throughout with Roman-striped sik. Sizes At $16.50 and $18.00— Misses’ Stylish Russian Blous« all-wool cloths, handsomely satin and finish. Boys’ Department. Never before have we presented such a choice collection, such a va- riety of styles and such excellent values for boys and youths. For the little fellows from 3 to 1 o years we believe it is almost im- possible to iail in making a selection after looking through what we have provided in these sizes. Included are Blouse Suits, Stanley Suits, Vestie Suits, Sailor Suits and Reefer Suits in a profusion of pretty effects. Tomorrow, Thursday, we shall put on sale a very exceptional value in Boys’ Reefers, nis anxious to cle Sailor Collar Reefers, in 3 8-year ail. To sel! them quickly we have ir braid and lined with fine Italian cloth, sought from a manufacturer who makes small boys’ attire only. Having with his winter business and planning for spring, we found him se out at a great pric e reduction th lot of 300 All-wool sizes. They are trimmed with mo- perfectly made in every de- marked them $2.48 Each. Regular Price is $4.00. This is an exceptionally low price for a boys’ very dressy and serv- iceable reefer. Special value in Play Suits for the larger boys. At $2.59. Roys’ Combination Suits (2 pairs of pants ané a le-breasted Jacket), all-woo! material, heavy Uning. Sizes 4 to 16. An exceptional value. At $6.00. cvat and vest—three pieces of good al navy and black - Sixes 14 to 19. her At $4.75. Value, $6.00. A special tableful of Strictly All-wool Worsted Suits, very high-grade materials, msde with very” full blouses and large sallor collars, trimmed with combination braids and contrastiug cloths. Bright, dressy, pretty suits in sizes 3 te 11 years. Another | very special value. At 89c. Value, $1 & $1.25. All-woot Pants: large variety of patterns; all double stitched and with patent waistbands. Sizes B to 16 yeaa. Woodward & Lothrop. Mertz and Mertz. “New Era" Tailors. Thursday’s Extra. Sixteen Overcoats Made-to-Measure Cloths—Blue and-- Black Beaver — velvet collar — silk sleeve linings. indifferent kinds. out the good sort—and reason our clothes have} sith a strong hold in the esteenv/of those who know and appreciate - merit and intrinsic worth. cloths are all wool, for we only handle the kind the sheep furnishes —our cutting insures a fit, for the work is executed by the most skillful hands—our tailoring is de- pendable, for we are scrupulously careful to see that all work is faith- fully day we place on sale enough of Fine Blue and Black Beavers to make Sixteen Overcoats—and :t’s another one of our extraordinary saving opportunities—most forci- ble proofs of how we meet your clothing others cannot touch. Mertz and Mertz, “New Era” Tailors, 906 F Street N.W. Sreteocoetortoctetonteretenteeecentetectenseecsenteessenteectontenctestentesentontegesente oe poseses The best at the lowest price ; at Beveridge’s. Tailoring. Rich and Rare There are the good, the bad, the WEDDING aa dasee #12 GIETS. at’s the Attention ts called to numerous arti- cles for the Toilet and the Table in AUSTRIAN GOLD GLASS, as well as articles in French Cbina, Rich Cut Glass and Cut Glass, Sterling Silver mounted—which are very rich and tasteful—and all certain to be appre- clated, no matter how fastidious the recipient. "See what a Handsome Cut Glass Water Bottle we sell for as low as $3.50. Inexpensive Gifts: We also invite attention to innumer- able articles in-China, Cut Glass, Sterl- ing Silver, Porcelain, ete., which make VERY ACCEPTABLE Gifts, at VERY MALL COST. © Handsome articles in China and STERLING SILVER—$1 up. M. . Hy w. Beveridge, Pottery, Porcelain, Glass, &c., 1215 F St. &1214 GSt. It ling Our Sts 2h 2 th th th sf st i 2 tnt ta stn tat haan raseadengeneogeegeeteatontonseneeeseaseatoatongengeeesoecoesoasenengeteeseatoatvogog performed. This’ *Thurs- wants at prices that SeeSendonsententontenseeseoteaseete geet Seek aortoodoodeegeegeeagentengondoogeeedoateatoneegeegereatontoatondongengeeduetoatontents Seeetecten i ce Sete = a 926, 928 7th, running through to 704-706 K st. Sosedegedetsentncetnde tented business for 29c. partments. z % given to give you an idea. é Dress goods. z For this day only the ‘h black and Ra colores all-wool 1D $ this day 404nch Dinck mohair, a Hs regularly for 39¢. a z iat ig wine a unt 20c. $ H-wool storm lay fo 29c. , the quality_which a yard, 20c. shali be offered for this day for.. Om Black and navy serge shall go on thi ses aSoadeaseaseeseetengendons Muslin Underwear. Se ey = 500 Muslin skirts—trinmed with lace, 8 0 Hamburg edging and cambric ruffle-3 SH ditrerent styles—all_ made of best “Frutt- = of-the Lo * Muslia—cannot be equaled = anywhere under 75e.—lought for % this occasion low enough to sell 2 oer 29e. % Lot of cambrie corset covers—French felled seams, trimmed with fine_Ham- os & burg edging, sell usually for 25¢.— % for this day, 2 fo ze De. $ z Domestics. = Five yards Androseoggzin muslin—you $$ know usual price a yard—shall 1 = given tomorrow fo eS Dec. 3 3 Soedentontens made sheet, made cotton, and made well, too, $ ce froned and hand torn—this 20¢. Baye eee oy 3 e_pillow = tomshall be given for thts day for De. s ae = Boys’ clothes. = heavy pe waists, in + handsome patterns, collars, sizes 4 to 14 years—the regular 50c. waist about town—to go for 2 Ge ewes 9c. Boys’ heavy cheviot shirts, in an im- mense variety of patterns, sizes 12 to 14— the usual price of which is 50c.— 20c. to go this day for. alzes 9 to 15 and durable— 29c. Here and there. Men's black sateen outing shirts with a pair of 25c. suspenders included 20c¢ with each for this day. ° Tadies’ new mull and net tles, which sell usually for 35¢. and 30¢.—to go for this day for. os 29c. Ladfes’ rubbers, opera and pointed toe, light weight and wold regularly at the shoe stores for 50c.—to go this poe = 29c. yards of heavy twill black and col- Boys’ cassimere pants, splendidly 50e. made for pants - this ale shirt with round or shirt a ee Be te Ae ee z Seeeretetetntetetntetetgntetetetntet Slderobecgs. “THE DEPENDABLE STORE.” Unprecedented 29-cent sale. These sales are inaugurated to make =to make patrons of these who have never been patrons before. Usual profits are laid aside-~and 35c., 40c. and 49c. values go The values are made from all de= Plenty more beside these, which are LALA a ale glaleoleleleleletelely Sossesosossesondondonteaseeteeseeteeseeteesoeses fete < The Only Genuine Hunyadi Water. Hunyadi Janos, Rest Natural Aperient Water. 924, 926, 928 7th, running through to 704-706 K st. Prescribed and approved for 34 sears by all the medical authorities, for CONSTIPATION, DYSPEP- SIA, TORPIDITY OF THE LIVER.” HEMOR- RHOIDS, as well as for all kindred ailments re- sulting from indiscretion in diet. “The prototype of all Bitter Waters.””—Lancet. "Speedy, sure, gentle.""—British Medical Journal. CAUTION: See that the label bears the signature of the firm. Andreas Saxlehner. sel-w&stojy1-35 You'll Be Proud | Of Your Teeth ored selicia, which sell for 10c. everywhere—to go this. diy a. yard Co Ss a SS St StS Si Ss Ss a SS Ss ts SS for have ee aes £ t ith LISTER: A ten-yard plece of “sanitary” cotton % Lister's Yne this splendid dent: Dirdeye — t go tht: aay 4 oat ce long to a ee aad 29c. Dentifrice, f55 Hi. eens 4 25c cleans the : & 5c. f Six fine all-tinen fancy bordered fringed & 3ottle them free from scans to be given oe = a_ ple: perfume to De, this day 2 oy Thompson. ‘Three ladies’ Inen col F Which sell eteteteted ars, for 13. ench—to be ‘tht £ Thomas A. Dobyns day for . : : e a 29c. é A. AVE. and 2d ae E Oue ladies’ white lace trimmed tle; and ¢ wy a eT i 2 ne all-linen hemstitched handker- % = if re nen say we 29C> $Tore is a Certain One paper Smit 8 needles, one 24-yard piece white’ tape, one yard whalebone, 3 yards casing, % yard silk-faced belting, and one paper of pins, all to go 20c see this day for. 29c, One pafr ‘stamped pillow shams and 3 skeins wash embroidery silk to go this day fo eats 29c. Satisfaction — —in buying your supplies for the table where you KNOW that whatever you get— and whenever you get it—it will be of THE, BEST quality, at a fair price. CFThese are the inducements we hold out to at this market. A trial order will demonstrate all we claim. Cottage Market, 818 14th St. 0¢2T- m-20 Peerless Values! y we Seles 8 yards of all-silk satin ribbon, 8 Inches wide, to go this day for.. Seodendondontont One box fine 25c. parchment writing per and e1 “, one Se. bottle of Staf- ford’s ink, one bottle of mucilage, one pen- cil, one holder and two pens— 2c. ° all to go this day for.. Housefurnishings. G best quality thin-b 4 | | : oe give three of the best r offered in Washington. ve No chea, qualities: here it under regu er Jars, For. Bonbon Dish and Spoon, ¢ n table tumblers, eae pith any inittal at Oc. size. a ° ee eee Gene iss 29c. $ Auction sale starts Monday, Nov. 15. : 12 thin white china individual mutters &{¢ Gerome Desio, 1107 F St.; and 2 fine decorated china cream 290c., eiee stl oiaVoleiele wines lew uicwee — = SEPLEASES PEASE SMSO OEE DOSE bepper shakers. ae a = 29c. $ WE GIVE/TRADING STAMPS. 3 1 niacied stove utter, 1 aonte pining 1% Honest Shoes. knife, 1 fine steel bread knife and 1 large grater fo 5 29c. One half-gallon glass pitcher, fine imi- tation cut; 6 flue table tumblers and one 14-inch heavy nickeled tray 20c. a HAL oe DAU dah ae os a rine comb, brush and pind tedlee cence ere ee OC. in. gray enamel cooking spoon for 29c. Honest Prices. Every penny you spend here gets its full value OUR SHOES are prices we quote. If it was possible to sell lower we'd do it. ‘They're honest Shoes, sold for an _ honest price. Shoes that keep our’ old customers, und are making new ones every day. Hand-sewed Shoes In all the newest shapes for ladies and gen- tlemen, at the low figures of $2.48 and $2.98. Robert Cohen & Son, 630 Pa. Ave. N.W. ; Established 1838. oct-3m,40 SPER TETEEI FO EO 00654 O60 6060 Wonderfully clever work in repairing broken treasures ‘Sue Such as art pieces, chinaware, cut glass, &¢.— performed here every day by our skilled’ repair specialists. Drop in when down town shopping pecimens of cur work. made to sell for the 3 one-pound ‘cans best quality _ready- ‘one mixed brush paint for and vait 29, LOPDIVO SHO D EPS IPOOILID LOS SOOSS PASSE OSH COGS OEDH ERED CET HH 1 four-quart gray enamel covered bucket asbestos and 3 for. stove mats 29c. oe velvet-trimmed whisk broom and 2 Ine ld enamel cuspidors ours *29c. for... 602 13th. “Bryan’s Pride” Flour is just as good we say it is. We make no false aims for it. We praise it none too highly. It 1s one brand that we can hon- estly recommend. It’s our own private Dbrand—grourd especially for us, That 1s why we know it ts so good. Try a sack, and you will praise it also. Bryan’s, 1413'N. Y. Ave. (Ga WINES, ETC. 0c25-m,w,f-28 “Competition” in the printing business is so sharp that every little saving of expense or increase of facilities counts big. ‘The most suc- cessful printers in Washington have found that it effects a great saving to use electricity instead of steam power. It.is also safer and much less troublesome, ‘We supply the current. U. S. Electric Lighting Co., oc22-204 218 14th st. nw. ‘Phone 77. R—LARGE SIZE, ” re- REGENDRATO! 99 cents.“ UGH MANI- ocl6-12t* oe Guns Pantous 1110 G stam DY R.C.Bon 91 door f'm ¥ “KNOX” HATS. Only place in Washington to the *, celebrated “Knox” Hats. sy Our Prices Are Right. They uch : : are only as much as it is right for us to ask for prescrip- tions that are accurately filled of pure drugs by registered phar- macists. ise Arlington Dru# Store, Cor. Vi Ave. &H St, es Desa A i : = 2 2 uae aM = 3-5 Never Mind Bad Weather If You Want Photos fade. — Wwe long. B..H. Stinemetz & Son, 1237 Pa. Ave. Eng. Steel Carvers = Sine’ to ta meee shining, And If ——— empectally pleased with the we make = SE ais | $1 pr,--euaranteed W. H. Stalee,1107 F St. tavalt Eogland' at $1"pe ope EUuy''wars — 0c27-16d_ ranted—money back if you want it. Meat Choppers—all sizes—sold with full If You Suffer With Piles | jghn'i, Espey, Hover. = FANASOL OINTMENT Jts,.what you neca. onn b. 9 1010 PA. AVE. — It affords welcome relic! Rever fails to | _au27-3m,15 a Z aS ‘We prepare it. 25c. jar. SAMPLES EORGES’ — fits : Evans DrugStore, revs, BUNION abd Gurn Shields stand with- HUMORS OF ALL KINDS SEC Sonn sont and PROF. J. J. GEORGES & 80N, to 6 p.m.; Sundays, ‘ave, meee 9 to12 1115 Pa. THE WORLD OF SOCIETY Pretty Wedding at Trinity Church To- day. - Miss Davidson Becomes Mrs. Ebaugh —A Home Wedding—Per- sonal Notes. A large number of friends were present at noon today at Trinity Church, 34 and C streets, to witness the marriage of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Davidson, daughter of Mrs. M. J. Davidson, and Mr. Theodore Ohver Ebaugh. Rev. Richard P. Williams, rector of the church, officiated. The ushers were Mr. Jam2s E. Bell, Mr. Henry S. Merrill, Mr. Blake Kendall and Mr. S. Elliott Krae- mer, and Dr. George N. French attended the groom as best man. The bride, wno is a charming girl and has a wide circle of acquaintances, came in church with her brother, Mr, Irving N. Davidson, who gave her hand in marriage. She was handsome- ly gowned in a dark green cloth tailor-made gown, with hat to match, and her bouquet was of white chrysanthemums. Immedi- ately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Ebaugh drove to the depot and left for a northern trip. When they return they will go to housekeeping at 116 C street south- east. The bride received a number of ele- gant presents. A very pretty wedding occurred at noon loday at the residence of Mrs. Kern, her daughier, Bessie Van Rensselaer Kern, be- ing married to Mr. William J. O'Brien. Rev. Dr. Stafford performed the ceremon: at which relatives and intimate friends a: sisted. Mr. and Mrs. O’Brien left town t day for a fortnight’s trip, and will take up their residence in Baltimore upon their return. At the marriage this afternoon at 5 o'clock at St. Patrick’s Church of Miss Marion Lee Morgan and Mr. Wilfred Sey- mour McLeod Rev. Father McGee will offi- ciate. Miss Edith Morgan will attend her sister as maid of honor, and Mr. Frank B. Martin will be best man. The ushers will be Messrs. Harry and Johnson Morgan, Robert Carlisle and Howard Burr. The weddihg trip will be north, and upon their return to this city the couple will reside at 1406 Hopkins place. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller Carson have sent out cards to announce the marriage of their daughter, Adelaide Virginia, to Dr. Thomas Leslie Macdonald Tuesday, Octo- ber 26. At home, Tuesdays, after January 1, at 1402 Massachusetts avenue. Mrs. Alice English Wright, 1016 South Carolina avenue southeast, tendered the ‘Trenton-Priaceton society, Children of ihe American Revolution, October 22, a delight- ful social in honor of the birthday of her daughter, Miss Ann Wright, secretary of the society, and that of Miss Keren Whit- tier Culbertson; both young ladies having recently passed th teenth birthday. Rev. Bruner and wife, N. N. McCullgugh and wife, Rev. John N. Culbertson and ral younger guests honored the happy s people by their pre: Mr. Georgé Chri: Mrs. Jessie Barton Rollins were n ziried at noon today at Glendale, Washington, Md., the country e’s uncle, Mr. Rodney B. s altimore. Owing to illness in the wedding was a very quiet one. and Mrs. Christiancy have taken ts at the Victoria, where Mrs. cy will be at home Thursd: mber 1. No cards were sent cut after Dec for the wedding. The annual mecting of the Army Canton Flannel Socicty will be held at the resi- dence of Mrs. Parker, 1815 M street, Friday, October 29, at 11 o'clock. All army ladies are cordiatly invited. Mrs. Morton, the wife of Mr. J. B. Mor- ton, chief clerk of the headquarters of the has returned to her residence, No. North Carolina avenue, after a lengthy and pleasant visit to her former home in Madison, Ind. Miss Emma Lewis, her sis- ter, accompanied her, and will probably spend the winter in Washington. Mrs. William P. Dole has returned to the city and fs at her heme, 1014 14th street. Invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howell Armstead of Brooklyn to the marriage of their daughter, Eliza- beth Irwin, to Mr. John T. Davis, son of ex-Senator Henry G. Davis of West Vir- ginia. The wedding will take place at the hcme of the bride's parents, 455 Green ave- nue, Brooklyn, Wednescay, November 10, and will be followed by a reception. Miss Jennie McCurdy of this city and Mr. William J. Schew of Washington, Pa., were married at 9 o'clock this morning at the residence of the bride’s parents, 617 F street northeast, by Rev. Mr. Bagby of the Ninth Street Christian Church, in the presence of a few intimate friends. On conclusion of the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Schew took the 5 o'clock train for a beneymoon in the west, after which they will make Washington. Pa., their future home, where the groom is established in business. They carry with them the best wishes of a host of friends, who remem- bered them with many hancsome presents. Mr. and Mrs. John. M. Clapp, who hs just returned to town after several months’ absence, announce the marriage of their eldest daughter, Frances Pearson, to Mr. Robert Calvin Hall of Pennsylvania. The marriage was solemnized by the Rev. Mr. S. M. Engle, at Oakland, Md., on the 7th of August, and owing to a recent death in the bride’s family was a very quiet affair. Mr. and Mrs. Hall will be at home in Pitts. burg after the Ist of January at the cor- ner of Anderson and Iowa streets. — Two Small Fires. There was a lively time at Peter Mar- shall’s fruit stand, corner of 9th and E streets northwest, about 6 o'clock last night. A gasoline stove caused a fire, which resulted in the destruction of the awning. The bright blaze attracted a large crowd ,and an alarm turned in from box 229 called out the fire department. Mr. Marshall's loss is estimated at $40. ‘This morning about 2 o'clock there was a fire in the house of Patrick Gleason, No. 128 C street northeast. The flames were confined to the bath room on the second floor, where damage to the amount of $50 was caused. The origin of the fire is not known. —_— Investigating Sanitary Conditions. Health Officer Woodward today, at the instance of Mr. Charles Moore, clerk to the Senate committee on the District of Colum- bia, began an investigation of the sanitary condition of the charitable institutions in the city. This information is to be used in the report to the committee appointed at the last session of Congress to investigate the charities of the District of Columbia. It is understood the plumbing inspector will be called in to assist in this inspection, since it is important that the condition of the plumbing be fully set forth in the re- port. —_— District Employe Resigns. Carl E. Pelz, for some years an employe of the Engineer Department, and lately connected with the surveyor’s office, has tendered his resignation. Mr. Pelz goes to accept a position on the survey of the deep water canal across New York. Se Presidential Postmasters. The following appointments of presiden- tial postmasters were announced last night: Florida: Henry W. Bishop, Eustis. Illinois: Horace L. Cushing, Assumption; William F. Calhoun, Decatur; Ralph F. Bradford, Pontiac. Missouri: F. Bion McCurry, Sais- bury. Michigan: James C. Wooster, Che- boygan. Montana: Alfred J. Stephens, Lewistown; Maurice Deering, jr., Marys- ville. Pennsylvania: George. W. Brown, Wayne. Tennessee: John L. Goddard, Maryville. Virginia: William G. Young, Tazewell. Washington: Arthur M. Black- man, Snohomish. Texas: Henry A. Cady, Ballinger. —____-e+_______ -Busy With His Report. Beware#.Grip / At just this season of the year it deadly” work. Grip. with its sequalae such ‘ae PNEUMONIA, CONSUMPTION, ete., bas caused in ‘the past more deaths than any one disease. GUARD AGAINST ITS INROADS by promptly see Benson’s Porous Plaster. In LUNG and CHEST PAINS. foughs, Colds, Bronchitis and Pneumonia, no other external rem. edy AFF and QUICKER CURE than a BENSON'S. But ONLY Tr . Price, 23 cents. WARFARE ON DOGS. Work of the Po anter Since New Year Began. Poundmaster Einstein and his assistants find the work of picking up stray animals a rather difficult task during wet weather, and the work this month will fall far be- low that of either August or September. The new Hcense year commenced the Ist day of July, and during the first month of the license year work was suspended, in order to allow owners of canines time to get their tags. At the end of the month the poundmen waged war on the tramp dogs. Many owners unable to pay the $2 license tax surrendered their pets. The work of the men during the month of August resulted in the killing of 4 dogs, while during September 3% were slaugntered. Thus far this month 24 y been sacrificed. iescie , Notwithstanding the large number of Gogs killed, a larger number of tags have been issued during the four months of the present license year than were issued dur- ing the twelve months of last year. a GEORGE WAS SURPRISED. Mystified by Proceedings in Which He Figured as Defendant George Davis is a vagrant, according to his own admission, made when arraigned today in the Police Court. “Is that the only charge?” asked George. He was assured that it was. Policeman Vermillion told the court that he found the man about 3 o'clock this morning on 7th street southwest, acting in a suspicious manner near a store door. He was unable to give a satisfactory account of himself, and at the station, when searci- ed, a razor was found in one of his pockets. “Did he plead guilty?” inquired Judge Mills. sir,” replied the clerk. " announced the court. ” directed a bailiff, 3, “Sixty yhat?” asked George. ‘ou get two month: “Two months!” repeated the prisoner in tones of astonishment. “Well, I never!” George retired slowly, as though he did not understand the proceeding at ell. ——— Given Sixty Days in J An overcoat and a straw hat was the unusual combination that marked the at- tire of Benjamin Tippett. a young white man arraigned today in the Police Court as a vagrant. Policemen Barnes and Kilmartin were the complaining witnesses against Tippett. They stated that recently the residence of Dr. Duffy, 907 Massachusetts avenue, was larized. They arrested Tippett on sus- picion. they said, and he admitted that he Stayed on the outside and kept watch while another man entered the house. At the time of the arrest, it was testified, the prisoner said he was watching another house while a “pai” had gone around to the rear, in the hope of securing an en- trance there. “Sixty days,” ruled Judge Mills. =. Hearing Postponed. The hearing which was set for this morn- ing between the rival electric lighting com- panies in the matter of extending the cun- duits of the United States company was postponed at the request of Mr. J. J. Dar- lington, counsel for the Potomac company, until next Friday at 11 o'clock, Mr. Dar- lington being engaged today upon an im- portant case in court. i KA and Mrs. Jolin HALL of Penn- September 2s, » by Rev. L. 1. Trinity M. E Church, HERBERT E. KING of Pittsburg, Pa.; and MARY L. DAVIS of Washington, D.C. * gies 1897, b year of ber age. 10 Conduit road. Fri. ook. > Funeral from residence, day, October 29, at 2 COMBS. On o'clock COMBS, No. pm, ‘E relict of Robert M. Combs, -sixth year of her age. funeral hereafter, ° seventy Notice of EVANS. On Monday, October 25, 1897, at his resi- dence, 937 T street northwest, WILLIAM M. EVANS, husband of Clara R. Evans, aged forty- two years. Funeral ‘from residence on Thursday, October 28, at 2 p.m. Interment private. = HOWARD. Suddenly, at Garfleld Hospital, on Tuesday, October’ 26, 1807, at 6 a.m, JOHN . HOWARD, aged fifty-three years, Funeral on Thursday, October 2x, from late resi- dence, 2226 13th’ street northwest. Interment private. ° HUNTT. On October 26, 1897, at his home in Princ "a county, Maryland, JOSEPH ELI HUNT, aged sixty-one yeurs, Funeral from his late residence Thursday, October 28, at 12 o'clock m. . O'NEILL. it 740 On Monday, October 25, 1897, . 724 3d Detober 28, cl . G. Meade Post, . A. R., of Union Veteran Legion, No, 23, are invited to attend. a.m., JAMES O'NEILL. street at 10 UMPLEBY. On October 27, 1897, at 4 UMPLERY, beloved husband ma Funeral from iis late residence, 1014 Pennsylvania avenue southeast, Friday. October 29, at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and relatives are cor- dilly invited to attend, 2 In Memoriam. DONALDSON. In loving remembrance of our dear and affectionate mother, SARAH VIRGINIA DONALDSON, who died six years ago today— October 27, 1891. Loved in Mfe; remembered in death. BY HEE CHILDREN. HOBBS. In loving remembrance of our darling sister, REBEOCA V. HOBBS, who dicd three years ago today, October 27, 1804. Loved in life; in death remembered. . BY HER DEVOTED SISTERS. HOWARD. In remembrance of my dear wife, Calin’ GOLIBON. wie died two years ‘today—October 5. aes THOS. N. HOWARD. . In loving remembrance of our dear PATIICK J. O'BRIEN, Lusband of Mrs, . O'Brien, who died four years ago tomorrow— October 28, 1603. how we miss you home; sorrow known. BY HIS CHILDREN. Anniversary mass at St. Aloysius Church tomorrow at 6:30. > Carter’s : Little Liver Pills. SICK HEADACHE.