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12 Terraline has given new life to many a| relief. poor being wasting | away with consump- tion who supposed his ease was beyond the reach of human aid until he learned of the little sufferer. | TERRALIN p yom wil net reset | all kinds of Emuls this medicine. Give it a trial and food—increases th the general condit: taking real medicine which assimilates with AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL All Physicians Prescribe TERRALINE It stands today without a peer in the treatment of bronchial and pulmonary complaints. ply impossible for a sufferer from lung disease to use TERRALINE without receiving almost instant It is sim- It does not simplv palliate the cough but allays the irritation, improves the digestion and best of all, cures when everything else fails. In the croupy cough of children it is-simply a specific, one dose often stopping the paroxysm of E is superior to Cod Liver Oil and ions for the reason that you are the e weight of the body and improves ion. Every druggist sells it. BIRDS EAT 400 SHEEP. ‘The Feast Took Place 100 Miles From Dawson and Cost Jack Collins $20,000 From the Morning Oregonian. Jack Collins, who started for Dawson City with a band of sheep last summer, has been heard from. He sold part of his flock fer $2,000. The other and biggest half of the flock fed the birds of the arctic zone. This is hew it happened: * He drove the sheep in over the Dalton trail. Some cime before Dawson was reach- ed coid weather came on, and Collins de- cided to kili his sheep. He filled and sold 300, and received nearly $20,000 for them. Then he coneluded to hold the remainder for a better market. He killed the remain- ing 400 in a sort of secluded place off the ne of travel and suspended the carcasses cn poles far enough above the ground to be out of the reach of bears, wolves or other wild animals. He left two young men to watch the mutton, and oroceeded to look for a mining section. Having fuuneé one, he located a claim and proceed- ed to test it. After he had dug out a few thousand dollars’ worth of gold he thought he would, as the French say, “return to his _muttons. His stay had been so prolonged that the voung men had become weary of holding a wake over the shcep, and, imagining Dawsen to be only a few miles away, had rted,for that city to enjoy some of the pleasures a metropolitan city can afior It preved to be about 1) miles to Dawson, so their absence was more extended than they had intended, and when Collins reach- ed he he had left the found only place where of 400 sheep bleaching skeletons. ‘The eas ravens, crows, kites, hawks ara other birds of prey which inhabit that region had been feasting on mu “Where the s. there will the ez be gathered, to other birds of pre so many careaises that car- 400 the gl Collins had left invitations had | been sent out and a ger ound-up of all the vultures and thirgs in that region, from Bering sea to the Mackenzie riv had taken pla Whether the claim Col- lins secured will make good the loss of the mutton o- not remains to be seen, but when he drives in nts next band of sheep the birds of prey will not get so large a percentage of them. Four Thousand Enoch From the Pall Mall Gazette. The battle of Adowa has had many con- Sequences other than of a military char- acter. For example, it has served to bring into relief a hiatus tn Italian law, which had not before been noticed. The right of succession of heirs and the status of the vidows of men who have fallen on the field of battle are provided for, but there is no provision in regard to the heirs and widows of the missing. The heirs, as the law now Ardens. nds, are ob to wait thirty-seven years before the missing person can be re- Earded as le: ad. Of the 4.34¢ ed deaths at n officially who canr A y entitled to do so. ois of providing for this difi culty have been put forward, namely, either Wa} the Beh DD. Big Sale of. 2 2 3 % ‘Berets eeetente o EEE Children’s Clothing. j to shorten considerably the time of walt- ing for the return of the absent, or to sub- stitute a judicial declaration of presump- tion of death for the positive testimony at preseni required. A bill for this purpose has been presented to parliament by the minister of justice. If it pass into law it will behoove the Italian soldier to return at once to his native shores after a battle. If he tarry too long he will run the risk of rot only losing his property, but his wif> ard chiidren. ‘The law will fix the time after which soldier is “presumed” to be dd de at two dating from the con- three years from the : if no treaty be made. ing situation might queer and em casily be created 1d the 4,304 return from the battle of Adewa. In case the pre- sumably dead do ai r again or prove themselves alive. their property will have to be returne the widows also, if they have remarried. Ary children by ‘th second marriage will be legitimate and liv: with the father, but what a situation for the mothers, or either of the husbands! — +e 2 FEROCIOUS WILD DOGS. Becoming 2 Pest Along the Border of Arizona and New Mexico. From the Cincinnati Enquirer. John Bargeman, under sheriff of Navajo county, Ariz. has returned to Holbrook from an extended trip through the moun- tains along the border of Arizona and New Mexico bringing a tale that wild dogs are creating havoc in that region among cattle and sheep. The dogs have been known for only three years, first making their ap- pearance in a small band in American valley, in western New Mexico. They have increased wonderfully, and are now found over a broad stretch of country, de- spite the efforts of the cattlemen to ex- terminate them. The dogs average about 1) pounds weight. They have the head of a bulldog, but the build of timber wolf and wolfish character- istics. In color they are ashy gray, with long black hairs interspersed. Like coyotes, they are little afraid of man, and will follow horsemen for miles through the timber, not hesitating to at- tack footmen. They occasionally visit ranches, and many instances are known where domestic dogs have joined the bands. The dogs secure their food by kill- ing sheep and calves, and even full-grown cattle are known to have been pulled down by them. Colts are their especial game. Thomas Alger, a resident of Nutrioso, is responsible for the tement that ani- mais bitten by the dogs, if not killed by them on the spot, die within a few days with all the symptoms of strychnine pois- oning. He cites an instance where he was able to verify the local impression to that effect. His house dog was set upon by Several wild dogs. Alger drove them away and the dog appeared little the worse for his battle. Yet the animal died in two days with all the signs of strychnine pois- oning. The timber dogs are continually getting fiercer and wilder, and the residents of eastern Apache county are organizing to hunt them down. and should¢ a Bicycle Policeman Lincoln of New York in pursuing a Madison avenue motorman Tuesday night, whose car mortally Injured a servant girl, collided with a man named Hirshberg and was instantly killed. Hirsh- berg was fatally hurt. PELEEE REELED bbb bbt B» actual, not fictional, values. * The Suits. ‘ $2.48 buys any 0 : $3.48 buys any o ok Tomorrow you may choose from our whole children’s clothing stock at a saving of about one-third. You know our regular prices are much lower than elsewhere—and the original price tickets still on these garments represent $3.98 buys any of the $5.00 ones. The Reefers and Overcoats. f the $3.50 ones. f the $4.50 ones. + $2.67 buys any o = $3.35 buys any of the $5.00 ones. $7.50 for $10-$12 Much Corner t PEER EEE EEE EES $1.67 buys any of the $2.50 ones. The [len’s Sale. $7.50 for $10-$12 and $15 Suits. $1.90 for Men’s Pants Worth Eiseman Bros., 7th and E Streets Northwest. No Branch Store in Washington. ff the $4.00 ones. EL ALL ALE LALLA LALIT ELLE ELLE PE PEPE & $15 Overcoats. More. THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1898-16 PAGES. SUNNY AND BALMY The Attractions of Savannah Daring an Open Winter. A CITY OF SHRIMPS AND CAMELLIAS A Mammoth Cargo of Cotton Shipped Direct to Europe. NATIONAL GUARD SUCCESSES Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. SAVANNAH, Ga., January 19, 1898. Savannah, besides other things, is fa- mous for its military organizations, its public parks and at this season of the year its shrubs and camellias. There is reason for this fame. Its military organ- izations are numerous and wealthy, as is evidenced by thelr handsome armories, which is but another name for elegantly equipped club rooms, and for the compo- sition of the various companies. While they may not be strictly called exclusive, there is no room in them for “short hairs’ or otherwise objectionable persons, young or old. Today there was a military parade in honor of the birthday of the confederate chieftain, Gen. Robert E. Lee, and it goes without saying that there is nothing lack- ing in the way of numbers and enthusiasm. This public holiday in the south is to be re- garded as specially a military day, when the sojer boys have evérything in their own hands. That they will fully appreciate and observe it I have no doubt, at least for some years to come. The boy is growing up, how- ever, who will see it fade away, for Washing- ton’s birthday is only a short time off, and it will be found that in the south, as well as the north, that day will be gcod enough for military parades and public celebra- ticns, at this season of the year. The birthday of Jefferson Davis, June 3, will be, under a recent law, celebrated as a public holiday. the first time next June. This day, it is expected by some, will dim the glory of the glorious Fourth of July, but I think there is not much danger about it, though it does seem to crowd the Fourth of July, as Lee's birthday crowds the 22d of February. z Savannah's Parks. The public parks of Savannah are numer- ous, and now that the camellias are in full bleom, are wonderfully attractive. This flower grows in the open air here to per- fection. It ranges all the way from the purest white to the darkest red, many of them consisting of a variegation of pinks and white, some of the flowers presenting the appearance of pure white from one standpoint and a combination of red or pink from arother. Time was when the camcllia was on extremely fashionable flower in Washington and the south. ‘The superintendent of the botanical gardens once told me that he regarded the camellias as the greatest of all of his floral attr tions. Of course, he had to grow them under glass, but they were as perfect as these which grow in the open air in the south, both us io size and color, or tints of color. Old residents of Washington will also re- member the collection of cameilias grown in the Dougiass green house at the corner of 1sth-and G stre These camellias proved to be the best paying productions of the Douglass green house, the ownership of the plants, as many will remember, being for many years a ter of contest before the ccurts. Besides the parks proper, there is a series of parked places, along several of the principal streets, the beauty of which is seriously marred by the direct walks through them, cutting the places into eight and twelve distinct parks—public traffic and straight paths being regarded as more importance than beauty in arrangement. Right angles have never yet been arranged as lines of beauty, and there is no excep- tion i% this case. It takes more tim course, to get to a certain place where the path is arranged as it should be, but there is a recompense after ali in the doing of it. One realizes this more when observing how the parks are cut up into square places of varying size than he could otherwise. It will cause him to appreciate the seemingly, to some, tiresome winding walks through your Lafayette, Franklin and other parks, and it demonstrates the walks arranged of any proportions of a circle are recreative rather than otherwise. Though the parks proper are well provided with seats, the parked places, which are situated in the central portions of the city, the publ parks at the outer edges of the main part of the city, are not. Z For Nurses and Children. “The latter, strange as it may appear, are the resorts of nurses and children, and it Is a peculiar sight to see the nurses wend- ing their way to the parked places with camp chairs or other seats packed on the baby carriages or carried on the arm of the nurses. With the exception of a few rainy days, there has been no day so far during the present winter when the babies and their nurses have not been seen camp- ed in the park places. Indeed, with the ex- ception of possibly three days, there has been no winter here. Last week it was un- bearably warm, and young ladies and girls with white waists were to be seen on the street at all times, whirling along on the bicycles, for Savannah is the proud possessor of any number of asphalted streets and is therefore par excellence the bicycle city of the south, with a fully organized bicycle mounted police corps thrown in, as an at- traction or otherwise. The asphalt streets are kept clean, not with white wings, as in Washington, but in a similar way with hand labor. The other streets are roads through sand, horses and wagons sinking twelve inches deep into them, in this re- spect being more like the sand streets of Atlantic City than anything I can compare them to. The Place for Shrimps. Savannah is the city for shrimps, and though many of them are shipped away, packed in ice, the locak consumption of them is enerrous. They are the piece de resistance at all tables, and, being plenty, are correspcndingly inexpensive. In the markets a bucket holding three or four quarts can be purchased for 25 cents. There is no special skill in cooking them, simply dumping them into a pot of boiling water, like crabs, and the thing is done. They are served in mary ways, but in a majority of cases, as the chefs say, au natural. As a food they are in constituency a combina- tion of the oyster and the crab, with a certain delicacy of taste that neither have, and having none of the, to some, objection- able features that goes with the oyster or crab. There {s no tough part in a shrimp and none of the shell that covers the crab. They are eaten entire, the head and tail, of course, being removed. As a nourish- ment they are regarded superior to the oyster, and rarely have the after effects of crabs. A Big Load of Cotton. Savannah ‘{s just now enjoying two sen- sations, the sailing of the British tramp steamship Ranza, with the largest cargo of cotton ever shipped from any Atlantic port, and the Carter court-martial. The Ranza, an immense modern monarch of the sea, carried away 18,200 bales of cotton to Bre- men, weighing 8,963,855 pounds, and valueé at considerably over a half million of-dol- lars. Her earnings for delivering the im- mense cargo on the other side of the ocean will be nearly $50,000. It took nearly three weeks to stow away the cotton in her ca- pacious insides, during all of which hun- @reds of men in various capacities were employed. Just think of the quantity in- volved in the cargo! Stretched along Penn- Sylvania avenue, it would cover the four walks on both sides, from the treasury to the Capitol, and there would be bales enough left to fill over the intervening crossings. There is a record of one larger cargo, and only one, when 20,000 bales were shipped some years ago from New Orleans. It is thought the sailing of this immense cargo from Savannah will revolutionize the cotton industry, showing, as it has, the practicability of shipping from Savannah direct, w until the improvement of the Savannah river was impossible. Flags are flying from the cotton exchange and other places along the river in honor of the event. Made up into clothing, the cotton on the Rarza would cover the residents, men, women and children, of Washington and Savanah combined, and there would still be some cicthing left over for a change, The Carter yurt-Martial. The Carter court-martial is a sensation in another way, and is the first of its kind ever seen here, though there may have been some in a small way during Sher- man's march to the'dea. But these do not count in comparison with the present trial. Captain Carter, who has been on duty here some years, has many friends and ardent supporters, and the idea can not get into their heads that there is anything wrong in the way he has administered his office. The length of the trfal is still uncertain, though it may hang on for several weeks yet. The court is composed of some of the best known officers in the various corps and branches of the army, and they look upon it as a- very important proceed- irg. It was curious to witness the effect upon the residents of the spectacular part of the trial. All of the members of the court, at a'l of their sessions, as well as the judge advocates, who are presenting the case, wear full military uniform, with swords, &c. This was too much for Savannah people at first, but they got used to it quickly and now crowd into every available place in the court room. So far the attendance on the part of the ladies has not been large, but it is growing. There has always to be a pioneer in such matters to open the way for those to fol- low. The first day there was but one lady in court for the first hour or so. She was there as a representative of a newspaper in a purely professicnal character. Soon afterwards three other ladies put in an ap- pearance, and when they found it was not such a terrible thing after all, there was no further difficulty. At the subsequent sessions so far the number of ladies has increased, and is ikely to still further increase to the end of the trial. It having been discovered by the court that they could not take the deposition of a sick wit- ness, who happened to be within the boundaries of the state In which the court- martial is held, though there was no doubt tkey could do so if he was but ten feet out- side of the state, and it being impossible to bring the witness to them on account of his physical condition, the court had to do the next best thing, and go bag and baggage and uniform to him, the court and its attendants occupying an entire car. All cther witnesses, however, will be ex- amined here, the sessions being held in the United States court room in the cus- tom house. A Law-Abiding City. Savannah ts a law-abiding city, and, not- withstanding its concourse of visitors, the constantly arriving crews of ships from all parts of the world, and its own population, which is considzrably mixed, the police have but little to do except to parade about the streets. From their get-up, one would suppose there was constant trouble here, for, besides carrying a club and a pock3t blackjack, each officer, except the bicycle Squad, has a revolver strapped in his belt while on both day or night duty. Why the revolver is carried no one knows, for ther3 does not seem to be any necessity for it, and its prominence as worn creates alarm in the minds of strangers at least. The po- lics court on Monday had but one case to dispose of, and that a disorderly conduct case. While this ts so, Savannah is a wide- cpen city, and those who are looking can get itin almost any shape. Those who play the horses are accommodated in two large pool rooms, where pools are sold on ths New Orleans and San Francisco races, where betting is tonducted almost without limit. One of these pool rooms is in the billiard rcom of one of the leading hotels, open to all who desir2 to enter, and the other but a block distant. With possibly one excep- tion, there are card games going on a of the hotels whose patrons desire s sport. The doors ‘are open to all, and yet the entir> proceeding 1s conducted in an orderly and unoffending manner. The reg- ular patrons are as regular in attendance are the regular church-gocrs to their places of worship, and there is no’ mor2 comment heard about one than the other. In the way of amusements, Savannah is excellently provided during the season, and at moderate pric It costs less to see the me minstrel show here than it does in shington, the prevailing prices being at ast one-third less for the same perform- ance and performers: The Wilbur Opera Company is now in a second week of opera here at prices ranging at between 10 to 50 cents, giving as creditable a performance as the same company gave in New York at a scale of prices over three times in- creased. It is a novelty to hear “Carmen,” “The Beggar Student,” ‘Erminie,” “The Queen's Lace Handkerchief, ane Grand Duchess” and other operas at these prices sung by people of good ability. The man- agement say it has to be done or no busi- ness will come to them, and that their poli- cy is to play to living prices in the south and depending on higher prices when they are up north. Trophies of the Rifle Range. The Hilton trophy, which was held for four years by the District rifle team, is now here, having been won by the Savan- nah Rifle Association, as is the Wimbledon cup and all the other leading trophies which have been competed for by the rifle teams of the United States. It is rather remark- able that this city has captured all the trophies, besides the various purses, in- dividual prizes and the like, but the fact remains that it has. These trophies are on public exhibition in the armory of the Sa- vannah Guards and are highly apprec! I find there is considerable feeling exis here in consequence of the delay in ship- ping the Hilton trophy. It is charged that the District rifle team pressed the bounds of e while they only received the trophy a few weeks since, they were entitled to it over three months ago. The apologies they re- ceived they do not regard as covering the case. On the other hand, they think there will be no future trouble in connection with the transportation with the trophy, for the reason propose to win it’ annud ly, and keep it here permanently. They do not regard any of the previous holders of the trophy as in it any more, with the possible exception of the District riflemen. SUBURBAN NEWS LAUREL, W: Mr. Don C. Fith!un has just returned from a visit to his sister, Mrs, E. B. Seale, in Philadel- phia. A delegation composed of Mayor Edward Phelps, Messrs. Charles Darr and Millard F. Schooley went to Annapolis Wednesday in the interest of a pro- pesed high school building to be constructed in this part of the county. At a meeting of the board of directors of the Citizens’ National Bank of Laurel, held Wednes- day, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Charles H. Stanley, president; A. G. Thomas, vice president; George W. Waters, jr., cashier; Woodville T. Ashby, assistant cashier, and William H. Harrison, bookkeeper. ‘Ihe Progressive Euchre Club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Le Roy Livingstone at their resi- dence on Laurel avenue last Wednesday evening. Mars. Dr. Coates took the first prize for the ladies, Mies Nellye Loweree the second and Miss Maud Harrison the third, while Messrs, William 5. Valk, 'T. Hall Brebme and Dr. T. Watts Byerle in the order named took prizes’ for the gentl men. After the distribution of the premiums an elaborate supper was served to those playing. The members and guests present included Dr. and Mrs. T. Watts Byerley, Mr. and M, risen, Miss Maud’ Harrison, Dr. and Mrs. Goates, Mr. ‘and Mrs. William E. Valk, Mr. Breverd, Mr. and Mrs. John Val Rlissard, Misses Lena Brehme, Hall, Pauline Clark, Mamie Livingstone of Wah. ington, Louise Baker of Winchester, 5 Jchn Havin, T. Hall Brehme, Breve; Taylor. ‘The Awkright Pleasure Club met at the resi- dence of Mayor Phelps Friday-night and elected officers for the present year. Norman Ellis was hosen president. William Potter secretary and Stise Lottie Wheeler treasurer. Among those at- fending were. Messrs. Harry Phelps, Norman El- Us, Gilbert Shaffer, Emory Martin, ‘Stewart Bev- ans, Arthur Beebe,, William Potter, Benjamin Brashears, Charles Tyavems, Joseph Brashears, id- ward Phelps, jr., Eva Phelps, Lottie Wheeler, Helen 18, Dottie Frost. Bertha Beebe, Lula Wat! Katie McAleer, Elsie Lyd- ard and Jessie Brashears of Washington, ‘The Union of Laurel held an official meeting at the residence of Mr. 0. A. Mi! Wednesday night. An enterteinment was’ given at the Masonic Temple Thursday night for the benefit of the or- der, Talent from Baltimore. Washington and Laurel took | tin the exercises of the evening the quite an interesting cuse in the matter of delay, and that, or torney Thomas RB. Keith was court to defend thein. The tot ‘The indictments against Frank Roden, Jos. E. Reed, Edward Hughes and Chas. marae tor the ic school house at ‘not a true bill.’ The last will and testament of the late Edward Ladue was admitted to probate. Geo. W. Ladue Bona in the penalty of $600 Wi. Watkins, Sao, nN We ‘atkins. Jno. saoetniea apetaioers on ths ata = were appointed a o . An authenticated of the last will and bate te"wil nevng eas" pevowelt wtmd the will v prev eR ee ee Columbia. E The case against W. H. Harris for disturbing a religious meeting at Bull Run was dismissed at the cost of the defendant. William Kidwell, by Attorney Eimund Bourke of Alexandria, hes entered suit in the circuit court of this county against the Chesapeake and Ohio and Southern "ratlroad companies for $10,000 dam- ages. No declaration bas yet been filed, but it is supposed the action is for malicious prosecution. Kidwell was tried a little over a year ago on the charge of wrecking a Chesapeake and Ohio train at Ravensworth station by c! nging a switch and was acquitted. The principal witness against him was rt J. Hamilton, who is now under in- dictment for a similar offense at the same place. ‘The home of Mr. W. M. Ferguson was the scene of a very pretty wedding Wednesday night. The contracting parties were Miss Clara M. Ferguson of this place and Mr. Hugh G. Sauls of Aldie. ‘The ceremony was witnessed only by a few, rel- atives and friends of the family. Among those resent were Mr. H. W. Saul Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Seuls, Mr. William Sauls and Miss Mollie Sauls of Aldie; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dawson. Mr. and Mrs. Blatchley, Mrs. Arthur Cross and Mr. Albert Guinnelly of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Suetnam of Burkes Mr. Chas. Ferguson of Obie, Rey. C. K. Millican and Mr. W. D. Mon- cure. ‘A very pleasant evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pendleton Wednesday evening, it being Rev. W. H. K. Pendleton’s birthday anni- versa Among those who were present were Miss Sconle Cooper, Mr. ©. G. Gordon, Misses Jennie and Maggie Moore, Anna Moncure, Mrs. W. H. K. Fae cee aes Messrs. T. R. Keith, c. oeure, J. Cs Dice. Frank nd J. ©. Chichester and W. P. Moncure, jr., and M. L. Love. Sa HERNDO) ‘The Juventle Endeavorers held a penny social at the residence of Mr. C. M. Burton Friday evening, the 14th, and passed a very pleasant evening. The following were present: Misses Lillian Herndon, Inez Fillingame, Lula Fulton, Annie Schooley, Ruth Dyer, Nettie and Mary Bradshaw, Jennie Ro- bey, Bessie Groh and Amy Burton, and Masters James Myers, Geo. Bready, Thomas Buell, Morris and Claude Yount, Geo. and Frank Robey, Charley jarrett, Dick and Jack Daley, George, Charles, Harry and Albert Burton, Charlfe Mahoney, John and Reuben Duffie. After the enjoyment of re- freshments the young people separated for thelr omes. The’ movement to organize a fire department which was inaugurated a few weeks since has been found to be premature on account of not be- ing !n accordance with the requirements of the law of the state. Latg meetings have been held and the following offiters elected: Chief of the department, I. P. Schooley; wardens, C. R. Bitze B. B. Detwiler and T. E. Reed. The active cot pany selected the following officers: President, G. ‘A. Bannister; vice president, P. Starr; secretary, cD. 3 L. Robey. Anoth>r iy evening. a Effle Averill, died ant, after an {illness ‘as about five years of It has been a Julia, only el Sunday evening, of a very few dass. age and a very interesting child. severe shock to the loving parents. Prof. J. W. Chickering of Washington occupied the pulpit of the Congregational Church last Sun- day. This chureh has extended a call to Rev. Au- gusius Davirson to become {ts pastor. Drs. B. B. and E, L. Detwiler are spending a few weeks In Florida. Mr. George Wells and famlly of Buffalo, N. Y., are here with bis mother, Mrs. Sarah Wells, and his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Bannister. It is understood’ that Mr. Wells intends to make this his future resi- She dence. The Ladies’ Afd hell their meeting this week with Mrs, Simonds, and though few in num- ber, owing to the bad ‘condition of the str they succeeded in completing the quilt commence the day of the meeting. ‘There has been a number of cases of scarlet fever in town during the past few weeks, but it ts be- Heved to be over, as no new s are developing. —. RIVERDALE, Mr. ond Mra. Geo. H. Jones have returned to their home in Riverdale, after an extended visit to their son, Rev. Gecrge Jones of North Carc- lina, ‘The ball given by the Cadets of the Maryland Agricultural College Friday night last, was a grand success. A party from Riverdale was chaperoned thereto be Mrs. White. The New Euchre Club was organized Tuesday evening lust at the house of Mr. J. B. Fowler. Dr. Merilla Sindricks Is president and Mr. Web Worley secretary. Th> membership is limited to twenty. The next meeting will be held at Mr. J.B. Fowler's next Tuesday evening. Mr. Melville of Hyattsville preached at the Presbyterian Charch jast Sunday evening. Miss Nettle White hus been quite ill for sev- eral days. Mr. Banckhages has been elected superintendent unday school. ir. French of Washington will preach in le “Sunday evening. Mrs. Berkholder 1s spending the winter in In- dianapolis with her mother. The roads in the vicinity of Riverdale are in bad condit Wagons wrecked and debris of kinds mark the neglect of Prince George's county rcad_ commissioners. ‘The Assoctation of the Teachers of Prince seorge’s County is to meet in Washington Feb- ruary 4. —>—_—_. BROOKLAND. A pleasant birthday party was given recently to Messrs. Thomas and Joseph Murphy, at 0: Grove. Vocal and instrumental music was fu: nished during the evening by Prof. Bruble Washington and Mr. Anderson of New York city. ‘Those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Pee, Mrs. Edward Jones and daughters Laura and Annie, Misses Emma Wiltburger, May Hardester, Mabel Hile, Daisy Anderson, Lottie, Hattie and Elsie Murphy, Marie Beard of Washington; Messrs. Ellen, Langley, Snyder, Klein, Bear: Ives, Bruble, Stoles, Joseph Murphy, James and Claude Anderson. ing of the Mite Society of the Baj ch Tuesday mght there were plano nu! Hammond, Fred. Godfrey und ; mandolin solo by Mr. Will Rob- bins; ctions by Miss Beulah Boernstein, aud ‘instrumental duets by Miss Rose Warder, ndolin, aud Mr. Wa uitar. The birthday party given Tuesday night at the residence of Mrs. Burr for the Church of Our Savior, proved a success. There was a large at- tendance, and the birthday bags amounted to ite a sum. Those who assisted in the program w Miss Hickey, Mis Jullien, Miss Helen Brooks, Mr. Harrington and Mr, John Clark. ‘The exhibition of the graphophone by Mr. Clark added much te the evening's enjoyment. Much regret is felt in the departure of Miss Flste Spyder for the Hot Springs of Kansas, where she will remain for several months for her hes Mr. Gaines has the sympathies of the residents of this vicinity in the recent loss of a daughter in Kentucky. Mrs. C. C. Groomes is making preparations for a musicale to be given early in February. ————> LANGDON. ‘The entertainment given at the Langdon M.E. Church Tuesday evening last proved a great su: cess. The house was crowded. Mrs. Lyon was principal in the Iterary part of the program. Prof. Redfield’s mandolin club rendered excellent music throughout the evening. ‘There will be a revival service in the M. EB. Cbureb, under the direction of the pastor, Thos. , beginning January 28. Pastors of the 3i. B Churches in Washington will each Ml even- ing uppolntments during the week. The Sunday school is growing in interest and numbers under the management of the new superintendent, Walter in. Oqhe District Commissioners have ordered repairs to be made to the crossing on Frankfort street. . sities eS Survivors of the Monitor. To the Editor of The Evening Star: The Evening Star of December 14, 1897, contains a sketch of the life of Lieut. Samuel Howard, who served on the Moni- tor in her heroic contest with the Merri- tac. It seems that accounts of that im- portant naval battle are read with more than usual interest, and, as the last lines of the article referred to may leave a wrong impression, these few lines may not be cut of place. The paragraph referred to was as follows: ‘‘There is said to be only one other man living who was on the Moni- tor during that terrible engagement. His name is Anderson, and it is stated he is a resident of Wisconsin.” From my home paper, the Somerset Standard, I learn that there is another survivor of the Monitor’s crew, Rev. D. R. Ellis of Rockwood, Somerset county, Pa. The Standard, in reporting the recep- tion given by the President and Mrs. Mc- Kinley to their Somerset county friends, when in that beautiful highland city last September, says: “In the line was a gentleman whom Capt. c. J. Harrison introduced to the Presi- dent as Rev. D. R. Ellis, one of the sur- vivors of the Monitor. The President took Rev. Mr. Ellis’ hand in both of his, say- ing: ‘It does me honor to meet you, sir,’ and leading him to where Mrs. McKinley sat, introduced him to the first lady of the land.” "ARKER TRENT. Woodward “*a Lothrop, toth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. nti] further notice, store will close at 5:30. Boys’ Winter Clothing At January Special Prices. The favorable condition of the market enables us to offer at this time rarely good values in all lines of Boys’ wear—Suits, Reefers, Top Coats, Waists, Blouses, Trousers, Hats, etc. We are also offering various lines from our regular stock at Janu- ary clearing prices. As specially good values for Saturday’s business we quote: Boys’ Double-breasted All-wool Sults (manufac- turer's samples)—Seotch Cheviots, Fancy Checks and Plaids; some of them made with double seat and knees. Very fine goods and elegantly made. Slzes 4 to 16. Worth $5.50 to $6.75. Special price, $4.50. Navy Blue and Black Cheviot Suits, strictly all Wool, double-breasted, well made and perfect fit- ting. Sizes 7 to 16. Worth $6.00. Special price, $5.00. Navy Blue All-wool Cheviot Sailor Suits, nicely trimmed and braided. Sizes 3 to 11. Worth $5.00. Special price, $4.00. A special table full of Boys’ All-wool Double- breasted Suits. Sizes 8 to 16. And Navy Blue Cheviot Sa:.or Suits, fancily trimmed. Sizes 3 to 7. All worth $5.00. Special price, $3.75. Third floor. Special reduction sale of Bo: Reefers and Top Coats. $10.00 Reefers now $8.50. $7.50 Reefers now $6.00. $6.00 Reefers now $5.00. $5.00 Reefers now $4.25. Blue and Black Astrakhan Reef- ers now $2.90. Boys’ Top Coats, in light Covert Cloth and Blue Kerseys— $7.50 and $9.00 Coats now $6.00. $10.00 Coats now $7.50. All-wool_ F. el Ble brown, red and green, 3 Now 75¢. Our special sale of extra Pants continues, All wool and nicely made, serviceable colors, Sizes 3 to 16. Worth The. Special price, 48c. were §1.00, $1.25 Bo that and 50. Now 75c. Girls’ Winter Clothing At January S pecial Prices. For Saturday’s selling we have some extraordinary values in Girls’ Winter Outergarments. They are all new, this popular styles—not a garment in the lot that season’s best and most is not strictly first-class in every particular. From the score or more interesting items we select the following: Children’s Fine Wool Cloth Reefer Jackets, plain | cheviots and fancy mixtures, handsomely’ braid | trimmed. Sizes 4 to 12 years. Special value, $3.50 each. Children's Fine de Braid-trimmed Reefers, | in a large varfety of handsome styles—this sea* son's best makes. Special value, $4.25 each. | ‘Third floor. Children’s thr: Sizes: Fine «lty € ut, very wide skirt to 14 years, Special value, $1.38 each. Miss th th Frocks, lined . neatly braid trimmed, AlL-wool $7.50 each. ut "Special value. to Tomorrow, Saturday , Ladies’ 2-clasp Overseam Glace Gloves, “rench make, in all the new spring shades. These gloves are very soft and elastic and are the best intrinsic value obtainable at the price. $1.00 a pair. First floor. Outdoor Costumes For the Baby. $2.15 for 4-piece Outfit. This splendid little outfit consists o: ford Cord Long Cloak with cape qrettily ered in silk, Corded Silk Cap with lace pompons and ribbon ties, Worsted Mitt land Wool Veil. $6.14 for 4-piece Outfit. This handsome outfit sists of Cream Bedford Cord Coat, choice of 5 styles, trimmed with ribbon or fancy brat Teeked or Embroidered Silk Worsted Leggins, Mittens. Infants’ Hand-crocheted Worsted Bootees, 5.20 with silk trimmings. Per pair. . one pe 39c. Infants’ Hand-crocheted Worsted with pink or blue borders. Each eqnes, Silk-and-wool Mittens. Per pair.. White Drawer or Knee Leggins. pair Hand-knit Drawer Leggins. Per pair... | The “Otis” Tailor Made Corset Covers Are perfect fitting—made with darts. High neck and no sleeves and low neck and ribbed arms; lace around the neck. 50c. each Specials in Hosiery. Tomorrow, Saturday: 200 dozen Women’s and Chil- dren’s Fast. Black Cotton Hose, double heels and toes; sizes 6 to 10 in children’s—8*to 10 in women’s. White Embroidered Silk Caps. Each..... White Silk Caps, Each. Plain or Embroidered Silk Caps. Each.. Second floor. January Sale of Muslin Underwear. Just as interesting as when the sale was begun the first week in January. Many new lots have been added. The garments are like the home-made— full, generous, carefully sewed, neat- ly trimmed. Much of it costs you no more than the materials alone would if you bought them. Some special lots are here for tomorrow. Muslin Drawers, umbrella style, deep cambric rutile, yoke band. Per pair, 25c. Muslin Chemises, corded band, open in front, felled seams. Each, 25¢. $1.00 Muslin Short Skirts, cambric roffe, made on yoke band. Each, 25¢. Muslin Gowns, Hubbard yle, double yoke in back, tucked yoke in front, ruffle of embroidery on beck and sleeves. 38c. Each, A very special value. 1234c. a pair. A new shipment of our famous Boys’ Iron-Ciad Hose. With double knee Sizes 7 to 10. 25c. a pair. The fault in most Children’s Stockings is that they wear out quickly at the knee and in the heel and toe. This objection is overcome in our patent spliced knee and high spliced heel goods for toes and heels, boys. They are made with three threads in the spliced knee and heel and two threads in all other parts. These are the best-wearing Stockingr, on the market today. Special. 50 dozen pairs Women’s Pure Silk Hose, Fast black, with double soles and high spliced heels, fine quality. $1.35 a pair. Regular price, $1.75. Men’s Clothing Muslin Gowns, Hubbard Style, ve or high neck, double yoke in’ back, yoke ‘In “front of Insertion and tucks, rutile on neck and sleeves. Each, 50c. Muslin Short Skirts, umbrella strie, with embroidery, very wide, French back. Each, 50c. Cambric Gowns, made to hang full from the neck, trimmed with embroidery and insertion or lace and insertion, good length and width. Each, 75¢. Muslin Gowns, empire style, all-over embroidery lapels, embroidery nd insertion across front and on neck and sleeves. Each, 89c. trimmed Second floor. Corset Department. Four makes which have been thoroughly tested and have given en- tire satisfaction. We recommend them. — }. Corsets, fine coutil, heavil, side they top finished with lace ‘and ors black and white. Per par, $1.00 and $1.50. W. C. C. Cirsets, French sateen. well boned, flexible front steel, low bust, sudden hips. Bh oe >. N. Corsets, fine sateen, hea iE tice side steels. corded bust. shor peat $125, side steels, . B. Corset: til, well |, two st 5 pt Per pair, $1.00 and $1.50. Second floor. boned, two ribbon, col- To Order. Trousers, $4.00 up. Suits, $14.00 up. Overcoats, $13.00 up. The Spring Overcoat making to order at $16.50 is our specialty. Fashionably made, broad lapped seams; attractive and substantial linings; dark and light colors—an elegant garment in every re- spect. ° we are Fit guaranteed. First floor. “Sorosis,” The New Shoe for Women. Owing to peculiar construction, Sorosis Shoes are the acme of com- fort and extreme of fashion at the same time. The are a revelation to the seller and wearer of shoes. Two years of time and seventy thousand dollars have been expended in their perfection. Some are made on men’s shaped lasts. Only the finest ma- terials are used in their construction, $3.50 a Pair. They are ours for Washington. Second ‘floor. Canned, Bottled and Package Goods. Levering’s Reliable Coffee. The be&t brands at the lowest prices. Imported Mushrooms, extra quality. .per can. .28¢. va er can. Se. Per can. .10c. Der cake.. 40, cake. oP 6 2b. bar: “100. Per pkg : 25e. Der cake. Be. FBS per “per box.. 4c,