Evening Star Newspaper, February 17, 1898, Page 5

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1898—14. PAGES. Sele SesSecSocdendndn tend tetententon dente tetefontonton tented Remnants-== fe. ty wee PERRY’S We are going to give you the advantage tomorrow of buy- ing from more than remnants at reduced prices. Almost all the winter stock that is left has been marked down. © Of course there are very few complete lots—but the assortments are nat- urally better than could be expected from mere remnants. ies’ Wai 2 Plaid Velvet Shirt Co! Ladies AiStS. | waste, with tucked blouse es ts. ; § Navy Bl i yat, yoke" b Bisbo 6 Misses’ Ferris Waists. Waists. ma aed ie that are just a little solled plait frone, steeyee saan White Hees < —REDUCED from Ze. 10 op sleeves: lars—REDUC from 36 to collar—REDUC $4.50. 50c. $1. = 5 pairs of 1. C. Corset in sizes 24 and 25; the thing the matter with the is that they show signs Linings. Short lengths French Per- handling — REDUCED from y braided. ye caline — REDUCED from $255 te mutton sleeves au ie. to colla a : DC. Fara. $1.75 Sane. Short lengths Drew soo pals fC. -B- Carnet Go Se SEE. Jong waist and fall bust from 4e. to CED from $2.25 to 2c. Sua, $1.75 ° pair. Alllinen Grass Cloti—RE- S DUCED from 12%. to a 2 Plaid and Gray Striped OC. Fao. Muslin sh Silk Shirt Waists, with Geisha” Yoke el Underwear. sleeves and ehorare ee rel Ladies’ Muslin Gowns, Umbrellas. made in Mother Tubbard 26-inch English Gloria style, with tucked yokes Umbrellas—REDUCED from Beck and sleeves trimmed with embroidery—-NOW 50c. Mnslin $1 to 79¢. 24-inch English Twill Ladies’ Skirts, fH ; i on trimmed with cambri 2.75 on steel rods — REDUCED ¥ $2.75. from 73e. to 45c. % % Black and White Strip- ee 69¢. 5 eset with two plaits down t ee hes front; yok 28-inch English Gloria qieNy ly andl reer cattle: of sleeves: Unmbrellas—NOW embroidery—NOW - 98c. 59c. PERRY’S, “NINTH AND THE AVENUE.” < Established 1840. % ‘Telephone 995. <. Barber & Ross. louse “Warmers” e told you the warm weather was too good to last! Cold weather is here and it’s going to be still colder! Keep the house warm and cozy by weather-stripping the doors, win- dows and crevices—and by purchasing an Oil or Gas Heating Stove, so you may have extra heat in any room desired, whenever desired! Couldn't do better than buy these wants here! Read: Gas Heat, (Werte Heating Dye: day. Strips. | CAA AAA solr Ottis I III III eve ‘ lith and G Sts. 2 = Sr é = 2 = = = 3 z = = Zz a z 4 s Ss Fs 2 Pa You'll be surprised to find how much cold air Stoves Costs only 3'4¢. per day comes ia from the 9 to bave the hottest kind coat A =o beac : windows and crevices! Soe ee Weather strip them and S 1 5 no 0 80 keep out the cold! We 2 Has cast iron reservotr leepeclaliiealS airale ea s c base, which prevents any “Valentine's Felt Weath- possible leaking. It is ab- er Strips. Upon request Wit comfortably heat a Staley asics Ome we'll send a man up to give estimate for weather medium size room. Not a ‘Puritan’? Oil Heater to stripping your house. Good ee heat your rocm! Felt Weather Strips for many to sell ut this price, so don't delay coming for $4 | 114.« : Barber & Ross, | 1th & GSts. SERENE AG AAA: ” t PEELE EET Ett eet tet SSREVMENAPVNPA PYAR MAY MANEYRNANNSNASH ASH SAAS NAA J] RRRRARAMAAAAAAHAARATAARARAR AAA AAA TAA AAMAAMAR AAACN ACAA MARA ttt Everett’s Rich Jewelry, Fine Watches & Diamonds At Your Own Price! Just think what you are being offered during this sale an Opportunity to select whatever you want from Ever- ett’s rare stock of Rings, Brooches and other fine Jewelry —his admirable collection of Diamonds—and any of the fine timepieces—the split seconds—the timers—chronome- ters—and strikers—and pay as little as you care to bid. These treasures—for treasures they are—now being sacrificed— AT PUBLIC AUCTION! 2 Sales Each Day---At 10 A.Tl. & 2:30 P.M. AT 1225 F STREET. All this week the Jewelry, the Watches and the Dia- monds are being sacrificed under the auctioneer’s hammer —but if you would rather possess something from the stock of Silver and Art Novelties — or Chinaware, fine Porcelains — Imported Ware—Paintings or Bronzes—it will be put up for bidding at any time. 3 When the sale is done the greatest buying event you have ever known will have passed into history. Anything in ihe store will be freely shown upon re- quest. Better be here tomorrow. ‘EVERETT ART STORE, 1225 F ST. C. H. LUENGENE, Auctioneer. FREE EEE EEE EEE EERE EEE EEE EE ‘The Marriage of ‘People’s Palates To Silver Wedding, pops I RY * *| are LEELA EE EE EE EEE EEE EE EEE EEE EEE EE EEE PDE PP Phd PPP EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEE EEEEEEEEEEEETTELEE EEE EEE EEEEEEPEESE | Shtebbt : i use “LANASOL” OINTMENT. It's ain cure for PILES. Even the most ystinate casey yleld to its treatment. Only Be. jar. EF BRIGHTWELL'S COMPLEXION CREAM keeps the skin like velyet—removes every — amish. Ladies can't do without c. jar. it. ro Evans’ Drug Storexias 7". and S st. snd 1428 Md. ave. fel6-16d Won't Trouble You Cor. oth USE DR. WILLIAMS and D sts.? PINK PILLS FoR Keyworth & Crumer.) rm io wove ee wee OF ectetuante 4 4 xX 20 Xr SE SI SI AT AI AE SI AX ar SI ar sr sx arr au » ¥ Us So! If you want some Furni- ture or a new Carpet and prefer to pay for it in small amounts, a month apart— TELL us so. We are per- fectly willing that you should +4 arrange all payments to suit your own circumstances— }{ Without notes or interest. , CREDIT! Is the keynote of our busi- ness—and you are perfectly $4 welcome to the easiest pay- 4 ments that can be arranged. ’¢ Have you seen our new line of Brass and Iron Bed- steads? Beautiful designs— 34 liberal brass trimmings—help »€ yourself—on credit. Furni- =x S32 25 3s as as = »4 ture for every room in your 4 house. Carpets made, laid 4 and lined free—no charge for , i waste in matching figures. 1 Grogan’s Mammoth Credit House, 817-819-821-823 7TH ST. N.W., b4 t012-15a Bet. H and I st M eee se = Get what you Pay for-= FLOUR! * * * * * — When you pay for flour * * * * be sure you get pure, uri- * * * * * adulterated flour—not a * + * * * mixture of cornmeal and * * * * * other cereals! There is * * * * * but one way to be always =~ * * * * sure of getting the pure, * * * * * unadulterated flour, and * * * * * that is to buy “CERES” Flour. RK KK For years this flour has = * * * * stood for all that’s best in a RE se a a OO Ea * * * * * the flour world. Not one * * * * * whit of adulterated sub- * * * * * stance will be found in * * “Ceres” Flour! fe your grocer and * fee Get it * from * * thus secure the best! .All * * * grocers sell “Ceres” ee KK OK Flour. aot ae sale it: Wm. [1. Galt & Bro., Wholesale Flour Merchants, Ist and Indiana ave. We only whole- DII939999990 5 If you'll start in now to drink Q PORTER —and take a bottle at mealtime, and before going to bed—it won't be long before you regain health and strength. 712 bottles—sent in unlettercd wagons —only 75c. Write or telephone. ?WashingtonBreweryCo., 4th & F Sts. N.E. ’Phone 2154. fel7-th,s,tu-88 QOOOD ODDOOO Housekeepers, Here’s a Chance pocket 25 per cent of the cost of any- thing you need in the way of Crockery Glass Ware, Furniture and Housebold inge of every sort... We're cleaning out the: — big stock bought from 8. K. Brown & Son - at 75 cents on the dollar. It'll pay you! ——— to do a little chopping here, WwW. H. Kaiser, 20th & Ave. Successor to 8. K. Brown & Son, 820 20th st. no27-3m,20 BAe 2s ee 0k ok oe ee °* NEW STORE Getting into “‘shape.” The progress of fixing up our new building at 516 9th st. has been retarded by our not having received all of our new fixtures. However, tins the store irto“shape’—and. will soon have one of the finest and best-equipped stores in the city! Many new “wrinkles for Artists, Architects and Engineers are arriving daily. 3 > , , , > , , r \ LA Now at \ Schmidt, siéotn; wT We ee we 4 4 4 t 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 - For Friday and Saturday Only. Whiskies Reduced. “Mt. Vernon’ —reg. price, $1.50 bot..25 per ¢. off “Overholt”—reg. price, $1.25 bot “reg. price, $1.50 bo price, $1.50 bot. price, $1 bot Tom Gin—re: c. off +23 per Scotch Whisky—reg. price, $1.25 bot..25 per ¢. off $1 Apple and Peach Brandy—Catawia Wine, 25 Ter ¢. of. Jas. D. Donnelly, 14th & I. "Phene 994, OxJers filled promptly. fe17-th,9,tu-20 Full Ton White ash Coal, gh eae Who selis the lowest? Wha gives more than 2210 Ibs. Who gives cleaner coal—coal free from siate, stone, clinkers? No one. Our offer is unparalleled. White Ash Coal-at $3.99 a ton—delivered iu chute free. "Phone 476. WM. J. ZEH, 708 tith. Ja31-lm, it a ss ss Sik sss i sss ih ss ih hs SS Ds Ss SA oe AUM’ IBA sa S Ends, Red Ticket Day. Remna@fits Friday is Remnant Day here. Short lengths and a-few of a kind articles are marked at very. low -prices for a speedy sale. Many desirable goods among those quoted below: Dry Goods. ards of Black Surah Silk, the 60c. FRIDAY, 2&8. yard. 53 yards of Black and Changeable Silk for Lining purposes, the 28¢. quality. RIDAY. ard doth, F Se. 22 yards of 50-inch All-wcol Black the 65e. quality, eh IDAY, 35c. yard. 68 yards of Silesias and Peete ae Ey. and black. Regular prices, 10 ‘and c. ze = FRIDAY, . yard. Hosiery, Underwear & Gloves. 43 pairs of Ladies’ Fast Black Hose, double sole, heel and toe and hand-sew seams, the 35c. quality, FRIDAY, 19¢. 28 Ladies’ Fine Derby Ribbed Vests, pearl buttons and felled seams, the 68¢. quality. 390. FRIDAY, 57 pairs of Ladies’ Kid Gloves, odd sizes. Were $1.00. FRIDAY, 39¢. 74 pairs of Children’s Cashmere Giov. Vere 25c. o FRIDAY, 12%ec. Cloak Department. 4 Ladies’ Suits, jackets Hned with silk. Former price, $11.50. 12 Ladies’ Fine Black C: pues Saar ies’ Fine Black Crepon Brilliantines, Former price, $6.50.) FRIDAY, $1.98. 35, Ladies Black and Colored "Coats, Former price, $7. FRIDAY, $1.98. Ladies’ All-wool Wrappers. ‘Former 5 Price, $5.98. FRIDAY, $2.18. Embroideries and Neckwear. 150 YARDS OF CAMBRIC AND SWISS EMBROIDERIES, the 10c. kind. FRIDAY, 5c. yard. u2ip yards of Black Silk Laces, the 65c. ind. FRIDAY, 29¢. yard. 45 yards of Black Jets. the 75c. quality. FRIDAY, yard. Seedendontontestenteetenecgeegeogeegeegentondendestvnsoatontontonongengeeseageegneseateaseaseasongeaegeagoagrneseagonseateatrapeasoneetresedesoatretonheaseitody 85 yards of Dotted and Plain 18-Inch- Black Silk Fishnet Velling, the 25 85c. qualities. FRIDAY, 140. yard. 125 Ladies’ and Children’s Handkerchie! with colored fancy borders, to go at 2c. each. A few Lace-trimmed Silk Dress Fronts, sold at 98c. and $1.25. FRIDAY, 500. Muslin Underwear. 25 pairs of Ladies’ Canton Flannel Draw- ers, embroidery trimmed. Were Sic. FRIDAY, 39¢. 15 Ladies’ French Flannelette Dressing Sacques. Were $1.25. FRIDAY, 48c, ‘3% Ladies’ White Aprons, slightly solled, sold at 29c. FRIDAY, 12 14 Children’s Colored and te 8 Caps, sold at 75c. wide and Soe FRIDAY, 15¢. 6 Children’s Short White Fiderdown Coats, slightly solled. Were $4.7: by | FRIDAY, $1.68. Men’s Ties. 75 Light and Dark Colored Flowing-end Teck Ties, the 25¢. kind. FRIDAY, 10¢, The Genuine Norfolk, New Brunswick White Underwear. Sizes 34, 40 and 42. Regular price, $1.25. - FRIDAY, 82c. Ces All-wool Halt Hose, the S5e. quality. FRIDAY, 18c.” pair. Books. 2,000 volumes Little Classic Searles, very dainty binding. Published at} 50c. PRIDAY, 12c. 45 Cut Glass Salt and Pepper Shakere, silver-plated tops. Were 15c. FRIDAY, 7%. each. A table of Cabinet Size Picture Frames. Were 25. and uc. nt IDAY, 106. FRE 55 Small Fancy Pitchers, very pret! Were 25c. ___ FRIDAY, 124g¢. each. Notions. 85 boxes of Fine Stationery, boxes slight- ly soiled. Were 15 and 25e. a Sa a a Sa aS a SS Si a FRIDAY, Re. Odd_cakes of Fine Toilet Soaps, sold 10 and 15¢. cake. FRIDAY, Ge. cake. irs of Cambric-covered Rubber Dress Were Ie. ; FRIDAY, 3¢. Bats. 416 7th St. 96 pal. Shields. Oe i ee O7Prizes for Card Parties a Specialty. Those considering the pur- chase of rich cut glass articles will find it to their advantage to look at our stock—consisting of Bowls, Decanters, Loving Cups, Vases, Pitchers, etc —ALL of which are artistically mounted in sterling silver. GALT & BRO., JEWELLERS, SILVERSMITHS & STATIONERS, (B. B. Earnshaw & Bro., ¥ Wholesalers, 1107, PENNA. AVE. 28 Seeded dectestectnatontonocfongocgectecoetostodiontontosoty 800 1-1b. loaves to the barrel. Cream Blend re. Flour !s_Pure —— __ No impurities cheapen —— it. No adulterations low- er its quality. “Cream —— Blend” embodies only the —— choicest grades of fine —— spring and winter wheat flours. ream Blend Flour !s Best: It proves itself best— by making Bread, Rolls, Cake and Pastryq that ONLY THE BEST flour can yield—and by making — + MORE bread,-than other brands, it is the most economical in the end. by [7 Make it a point ,to, insist that your grover send fou "Geeky Blond. 1105-1107-1109 11TH ST. ? 1000-1002 M. 8.E." at Bargains in’Firs. SAKS Every Collarette—every Scarf—every Boa —every Muff—every Cape—iit short, every -made Fur Garment in stock reduced far below its real bug, bargains here now. ©7Fars repaired, altered and remodeled SEU Finest work. FUR CO., ve Cor. 13th and G Streets. fe17-th,s,ta-16 HAVE YOU aerer tried Holmes’ celebrated Home-made Pies? y treats licious and most wholesome dome cooks can bake. ‘ee. Delivered fel7-16a 2 THE SOCIAL WORLD A Number of Entertainments Indefi- nitely Postponed. WILL OR WILL NOT RECEIVE A Handsome Reception Given by the Misses Riggs. A COTILLON TONIGHT —_—_+_—_ Admiral and Mrs. Norton of the navy yard, who had sent out cards for a large reception Saturday evening in compliment to Miss Long, daughter of the Secretary of the Navy, have postponed the function. Mrs. Heywood, wife of Col. Heywocd, who had issusd invitations for a tea Fri- @ay afternoon, have postponed the affair. Soclety 1s showing deepest sympathy in the calamity that has overtaken the na- tion, and general sadness prevails. There wil) be no public r2ception at the Executive Mansion tonight, President Mc- Kinley having issued that announcement yesterday. A number of persons came to Washington from New York and other cities y2sterday to attend the White House reception, not having been informed of its postponement. Mrs. Louis Belrose, No. 6 Dupont Circle, 1 entertain at a breakfast of twelve cov- ers Saturday, in honor of Mrs. Mark Han- va. Mrs. I. Johnson entertained the following jadies at a delightful breakfast yesterday: Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Stahl, Mrs. Reives, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Wasserbach, Mrs. More, Mrs. Leiter, the Misses Matthews and Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. A. L. Barber will entertain at tea on Washington's birthday the general officers and state regents of the D. A. R., together with the state delegates from New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Ohio, Ilinots, Maryland and Virginia, and the delegate from the District of Columbia. Mrs. Bessie Stewart will give a cotillon this evening at “Stewart Castle,” Dupont Circle. Mrs. Quay, wife of Senator Matthew Quay, gave a tea yesterday afternoon at her handsome home on K street. The drawing rooms were decorated with palms and azaleas, and in the tea room migno- nette and pink roses were prettily arranged as center piece of the table. Assisting Mrs. Quay were the Misses Quay and Mrs. Davidson, her daughters, Miss Baker, Miss Churchill, Miss Armstrong, Miss Wool- worth, Miss Walton, Mrs. Joseph Kuhn, Mrs. Hugh L. Scott and Miss Hichborn. On account of the disaster to the battle stip Maine the dance which was to be giv- en by the officers and ladies of Washing- ton barracks tomorrow evening has been postponed. The Misses Riggs gave a reception with dancing at their home on I street last even- ing. More than two hundred guests were present. Mrs. Newcomb has sent out invitations for tomorrow afternoon t> meet Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stockton. Mrs. Daniel Lothrop, President of the Children of the American Revolution, is the guest of Professor and Mrs. George L. Ray- mond, 1821 Jefferson place. Miss Mamie Hurley, daughter of Repre- sentative Hurley of New York, is visiting her father at No. 1537 I street. The marriage is announced of Mr. Fred- erick H. Blodgett of Washington, D. C., to Miss Mary Van Nortwick, daughter of Mr William B. Van Nortwick of Franklin Park. N. J. The groom is the son of Mr. Jame H. Blodgett of this city, and a graduate of the Rutgers Scientific School. He was a student with the class of ‘93 at the Central High School. The bride is a popular mem- ber of New Brunswick society and a skilled pianist. Mrs. Warfield Simpson will not receive tomorrow. Mrs. and Miss Hine will not receive to- morrow. Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey will assist in receiving with Mrs. J. Ellen Foster, Mrs. Charles W. Pierce and Miss Pierce on Fri- day afternoon, February 18, from 2 to 5. Mrs. T. De Witt Talmage and the Misses Talmage of 1400 Massachusetts avenue wil receive Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Earle, Miss Natalie Barney, Mr. William Marrow and Mr. Rob- ert Wallach were guests at the ball of the Elkridge Hunt Club in Baltimore last even- ing. Mrs. D. Wolfe Brown and the Misses Brown will be at home tomorrow (Fri- day) at 1760 Q street from 3 to 5 o'clock. Mrs. Handy, wife of Representative Handy of Delaware, will assist. Mrs. Carrie A. France will not be at home tomorrow, but will be Friday, the 25th. Mrs. George Marsh and the Misses Gra- ham of 22d street will receive from 3 to 6 on Friday for the last time this season. Miss Ransom has returned to the city after an absenc> of seven months. She will be at home at ¥15 F street, from 1 to 4 p.m., Fridays after the 25th. Mrs. Madison A. Ballinger will give a tea to the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, on Monday, February 21, at 5 o'clock. The ladi>s of the Manor House Chapter will assist. No formal invitations have been issued, and Mrs. Ballinger hopes to see all her friends at that time. Mrs. S. H. Gibson, 2220 Connecticut ave- nue, near Wyoming, will receive on Satur- day for the last time this season. Mrs. William 8. Knox, 1804 New Hamp- stire avenue, will not be at home Friday of this week, but will receive the following Friday. ' Mrs. T. Wasserbach will be at home to- morrow. Mrs. Quaiffe will not be at home Febru- md 18, but will receive the following Fri- jay. Mrs. William Hamilton Bayly will not re- ceive Saturday of this week, but will be at home Saturday, February 26, at 2125 N street. Mrs. W. A. Seebold will not be at home Friday, February 18, but will be at home the following Friday. Last evening Mr. Frank Scheer and Miss Mary A. Slaught were united in marriage at St. Stephen’s rectory by the Rev. Father W. S. Caughy. After the ceremony a re- ception followed at the residence of the bride. Among those present were Mr, and Mrs. Frank Scheer, sr., Mrs. Slaught, Miss Campbell, Mr. L. O. Slaught, Mr. Harry Slaught, Miss Lucy Miller, Miss Grace Mc- Chesney and Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Davis. Mr, and Mrs. Scheer will be at home to their friends after March 1, af 2134 P street. Mrs. Luther R. Smith will not be at heme at the Concord on the remaining Fridays in February. A very enjoyable valentine party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Dunn. A well-selected literary and musical program was given during the evening. Among the many pleasing features were piano solos by | Miss Edith Bunyea, Mrs. Dallinger, Miss Mae Phelps and Miss Jessie Bunyea, recita- tions by Miss Amy Bartine, vocal solos by Miss Helen Reid, Mrs. Arthur Dunn, Mr. Emory, Messrs. Clyde and Harry Nichols. A collation was served, the table being dec- orated with red roses and smilax. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. 58. Faulkner, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dallinger, Misses Edith Bunyea, Helen and Ada Reid, Hattie Little, Mamie Boid, Addie Nichols, Jessie and Nettie Bunyea, Lucy Mettler, Amy Bartine, Mae Phelps, and Messrs. Frank Carter, Wilber Phelps, Chas. tan- bach, Frank Nixon, Clyde and Harry Nich- ols, Mr. Lamb, Mr. Emory and Mr. Dill. Mrs, H. Schuyler Shepard will be at home on Friday, February 18, after 3, 943 Rhode Island avenue. ’ The concluding assembly of the season of the Wednesday Cotillion Club was held last the “were. Many unique figures were intro- duced during the cotillon, which was led by Mr. Cox and Miss Carrie Dougherty. The patronesses were Mrs. J. P. Minetree, Mrs. W. E. Dougherty, Mrs. C. A. Swanson and Mrs. W. A. Dixon. Others present were: Miss Louise Tucker. Miss Bagley, Miss Corinne O'Connor, Miss Louise Hoge, Miss Carrie Dougherty, Miss Adele Miller, Miss Bertha Williams, Miss Margaret Matihews Miss Baxter, Miss Ethel Bogan, Miss Carrie Hickey, Miss Mary Aisquith, Miss Edna Ryan, Miss Edna Lake Miss Lila V. Conrad, Miss Kathryn ilam- mett, Miss Callage Littlepage, Miss Frances Cox, Miss F. Marion Trimble. Miss Mamie Scott, Miss Louisa Thomas, Miss Pollock, Miss Cox. Miss Mae O'Neal, Miss Georgia Dalton, Miss Eleanore Ramsey, Miss Fra Stiles, Miss Beatrice Graham, Miss Hunger- ford, Miss Minot, Miss Emma Wilson, Miss Morgan, Miss Minnie McCormick, Messrs. Geo. H. O'Connor, Dwight Anderson, Lex Bogan, E. Herbert Block, Victor A. Braun stein, Wm. H. B. Blandford, Charles ( Barton, Harry F. Clark. John T. Chesley, Harris Crist, Thornton Chesi Louis P. Darreil, Jas. R. Duckworth, W. W. Dixon, ir., Chas. A. Dunn, Irving Fricke, M. Le- Roy Gough. Benjamin F. Guy, John E. M. Hall, George S. Harvey, Dr. Chas. M. Ham- mett, W. White Handley, Dr. Robert E. L. Hackney, Percy S. Thompson, Leonard Nicholson, John D. Kinney,Grenville Lewis, ir., Frank P. Madeira, Dr. John Madert, A. Herbert Oliver, Dr. Chas. E. O'Connor, J. Clarence Price, Dr. N. Willis Pomeroy. Franz N. Ridgway, Chas. H. Rodgers, Ed- win Sefton, H. Blair Smith, J. Van Stewart, Harry C. C, Stiles, Mathew Trimble, jr. Louis W. Weaver, Frank Wynne, Howard E. Wilson, Allan E. Walker, J. E. Young, C. W. Brookes,Raymond Acton,Robt.Fuller, W. W. West, J. Lawrence Minetree, H. C. Sargent, Wigginhorn, N. T. Waters, C. Fred Cook, Reginald R. Walker, Frank Govern, John Chesley, Beard, E. Plowden Dougherty, Fred Appleby, Chas. F. Brooks, Chas. G. Mortimer, Robert Fuller, T. Hardy Fair, R. B. Bivins, Eugene Gough, S. D. Boak, Bushre!l, Ed. Dannenhower, Harry Reed and F. F. Hicks. Recent letters from Americans in Rome say that the season is a very gay one at the Italian capital and that many society people from this side are enjoying it. On the 27:h of January Ambassador Draper and his wife gave a diplomatic reception at their residence, the “Paiazzo Piombino,”” which was a very brilliant affair. Among a favored few who were presented at court cn the 24th were Mr. and Mrs. George W. Holland of New York, who have many friends in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Hol- land also attended the grand ball which was given at the palace of the king on the evening of the 31st. Mrs. Ainsworth will not receive Friday, February 18. Mrs. J. H. Cavanaugh and Miss Cava- naugh will be at home tomorrow from 3 to 6 o'clock for the last time this season. Mrs. Judson C. Clements will be at home tomorrow. Miss Mary Weller Lewis of Richmond, ., ig in the city visiting her aunt, Mrs. Charles Maurice Smith, at 1311 Q street. Miss Lewis is a delegate to the convention of the Daughters of the Revolution, to be held here rext week. Miss Marian Elizabeth Jones, daughter of the late Josiah W. Jones of Oiney, M@., and Mr. Lee R. Martin of Kensington, Md., were married last evening at St. John’s Church. The ceremony took place at 6:30 o'clock, the officiating minister being Rev. P. M. Boyden. The church was prettily decorated with green and white carnations Over the altar was erected an arch, from which suspended a bell of white carnations and smilax. The bride entered the church on the arm of her brother-in-law, Mr. Geo. T. Barnsley of Philadelphia, while the groom awaited at the chancel, attended by Mr. Charles Thomas Clagett of Washing- ton. Miss Julia Virginia Jones, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore organdie over white satin and carried Marechal Neil roses. The ushers were Mr. Josiah Waters Jones of Olney, Mr. Harry Maywood Hutton of Baltimore, Dr. Jones of Kensington, Md.. and Mr. Henry Whit- field Samson of Washington. The brides- maids wore organdie over white taffeta and carried white carnations. They were Miss Victorine Powers Torpin of Philadelphia, Miss May Ashby Iambert of Washington, Miss Lurane Elizabeth Mannakee and Miss Martha Jane Martin of Kensington, Md. The bride's dress was brocaded satin trimmed with pearl passementerie and lace She wore a handsome pearl and diamond brooch, the gift of the groom, and carried a bunch of bride’s roses. The young couple received many handsome presents. They will reside in Washington. —_+——_ PROGRESS AT CORNELL. President Schurman Addresses the Graduates at Their Banquet. The Washington graduates of Cornell University held their annual banquet at Rauscher’s last night and listened to the report of progress made by Dr. Jacob G. Schurman, president of the institution. It was a report of remarkable progress achieved during his brief time in office, more degrees having been conferred in the six years of his incumbency than in the twenty-four years previous. Dr. Whitman president of Columbian University, spoke briefly on the toast “Higher Education in Washington.” Prof. H. W. Wiley, repre- senting Harvard, and Dr. Cyrus Adler, Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, were also listened. to with close attention. Others present included Representative J. H. Southard, L. O. Howard, president of the local association; A. B. Canaga, C. C. Swisher, Albert Osborn, D. E. Salmon, A M. Farrington, E. L. Chapman, Dr. G. H. Wright, Dr. John Van Rensselear, F. A_ Holton, H. W. Turner, C. F. Chisholm. David White, Frederick V. Coville, C. A McAllister, W. P. Cutter, T. F. Laist, E. S. Potter, Nathan Banks, L. M. Marble. J. B Foraker, jr., H. H. Burroughs, R. A. Pear- son, F. A. Weiler, E. M. Ehrhart, J. K. Haywood, J. R. Whelpley, jr., G. F.’ Wood- worth, C. L. Marlett. ——— Grand Master Gives a Banquet. Mr. John H. Burrill, the grand master of the colored Masonic fraternity of the D's- trict of Columbia, gave a banquet last night at his residence, No. 1716 17th street north- west, in honor of James Lewis of Louisi- ana and Prof. Richard J. Greener of New York, both prominent Masons. The post- prandial talks touched upon the social and industrial condition of the colored people. The speakers pleaded for a thorough sys- tem of organization among negroes every- where and urged unity of action and pur- pose for the better development of the race. The guests of the occasion were all leading Masons. A toast to the President of the United States was drunk standing. There were present Mr. Lewis, Prof. Richard T. Greener, John F. Cook, Dr. S. Roger Watts, Messrs. Richard Gleaves, L. C. Bailey, Henry Coleman, Wm. H. Myers, John W. Freeman, Levis H. Wayne, Brooks Burr, W. H. Severson, John L. Hickman, Jerome A. Johnson, Joseph Dowrs, John H. Burrill, Robert H. Terrell and S. West. ae Court of Appenls Adjourns. The Court cf Appeals of the District held a brief session today and then ad- journed, fixing ao specific date for its next meeting. ———__ Manor House Chapter Meeting. The Manor Hous2 Chapter, D. A. R., will hold a meeting at the Riggs House Satur- aay, February 19, at 8 o'clock. Dr. Geo. H. Corey will deliver the address, and there will be music and recitations. The young ladies of the chapter will serve as ushers and wear decorations of the national colors. BLOB ET Handcuffed, Jumped From a Train. James Finley, charged with impersonat- ing a special examiner of the bureau of pensions in West Virginia, while veing teken from Beverly to Parkersburg, W-. Va., Sunday, in the custody ef a deputy United States marshal, sprang, while han4- cuffed, through the window of an express train on the Baltimore and Qhio railroad near Simpson station. The train at the time was going abcut fifty miles an hour. The deputy marshal got off the train at Clarksburg and found his prisoner sitting on an erhbankment near the place where he hed jumped from the train, He was badly bruised, and at first it was supposed that he could not recover. He was taken to Park and Icdged in trial. In spite of the fact oner had a hemorrhage after ed up, no bones were broken, to be on a fair road to recovery, very sore and weak. TO Disbarred From Practice. The Secretary of the interior has dis- barred from practice before the Iterior Department for uttering false affidavits in MAKE OLD DRESSES NEW! 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Guy V. Henry Garrison, No. 4%, Regular Army and Navy Union, express our heartfelt sorrow and regret for this sad occurrence. It has caused a joss to their relatives, our country, Regular Army and Navy Union brave shipmates, who were ever willing to face death in the service of thelr country. “We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn the loss of a relative or friend, It is further resolved, that our charter be draped in mourning for a period of thir- ty days, and that a copy of these resolu- tions be spread upon the minutes and a copy sent to The Evening Star and Army and Navy Union for publication. ————— Garbage Disposal Again Discussed. Another corference was had yesterday afternoon between the District Commis- stoners and Garbage Contractor Warfield, and much progress was made toward solv- ing the garbage disposal problem. The Commissioners are said to be well is- fied with the collection made by Mr. War- eld, ard hey feel assured he will accept Commissioner Wight’s proposition to erect a suitable wharf and remove the garbage beyond the District in steel-covered scows. Another meeing will probably be held tomorrow. ls Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: White—Ervin Green and Ida M. Ree: L. J. McIthany and Ida Scheerer; Joseph H. Miller and Mary E. Hammel, both of Baltimore, Md.; John H. Trundle and Clara Jennings Bru +, both of Montgomery ccunty, Maryland. Colored—William Coleman and Ella Agatha Barris, -_--_—_ Judge Scott Relapses. Judge Scott suffered a relapse by coming to court yesterday, and is now confined ta his bed. For the present Judge Kimball Will hold both Police Courts. Champagne Statistics. Owing to its superior quality and natural dry. Deas, without being heavy, G. H. Mumm's Ext Dry beads the importations in 1897 with 4 cases, or 42,293 cases more than auy other brand, the home of bis parents, 468 @ . on Wednesday. February 1 RGE RAYMON rs and one George L. nly and’ beloved child and Margaret C. Babington. Funeral _ private. t. Louis and Minneapolis and New York papers please copy.) = BRUCKHEIMER. 1 On Thursday, February 17, SYS, at 3:40 a.m., HENRIETTA, beloved wife of Dr. M. Bruckheimer. Feucral Sunday, February 20, 2 o'clock p.m. 3° CONKLIN. On Wednesday morning, February 16, 1808, ISABELLA CONKLIN, in the sixty- eighth year of her age. Funeral services t her late residence, 727 11th street northwest. Friday, February i8. at 2:39 o'clock p.m, Interment at tery. Hill ceme- . . February 14, 1898, at El Paso, Texas, LTER DORSEY EVANS, son of Henry C. and Mary G. Bra Foreral services will be beld at the residence of his brother, Henry R. Ei 3529 Esl nue (Ho urday, 3 p.m Relatives and rment private. (Balti- more papers please copy.) 2 JOHNSON. Suddenly, at ber residence, No. 1415 26th street vorthwest, February 15, 1808, at 11:10 p.m., MARY JOHNSC four years, the beloved mother of Marcelling Smallwood, Marion and Ewles Johnson, and aunt of Henry Johnson. Frneral will take place Friday afternoon at 3 celock, from Ebenezer A. M. E, Church, O street ‘northwest. Relatives and’ friends ' in- vited to attend 2 On Wednesday, February 16, 1898, . Leloved husband of Marion Kearney olds) and son of Sarah and the late Kearney, aged forty-five years, May he rest in pe Feneral from bis late residence, 1: West Washington, D. C., on F 18, at 8 a.m., thence to Hely where macs will be said at § tives and friends invited to LEE. Passed into eternal rest Wednesday, Feb- ruary 16, 1898, at 8:30 p.m., HENRY W. LEE, husband of Emily Lee. Funeral from Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church Saturday, February 19, at 1 o'clock p.m. Friends and relatives invited to attend. = * PIERRE. On Wednesday, February 16, 1898, at 4:45 (p.m., after x short and painful illness, SAMUEL, Léioved | husba take p Baptist Chureb Friday, o'clock p. Relatives and friends spectfully invited to attend. PRADT. On Wednesday, February 16, 1898, at 6:30 p.m. ROBERT BUCKINGHAM, aged eight month of Louis A. aod Charlotte eon Atwater Pradt, at their residence, 1319 Yale street. Notice of funeral in morning papers. (Chicago and Milwaukee papers please copy.) * rl . On ym February 16, 1898, at sy m., THADDEUS P. REDD of Prince George ty. ‘» Friday, February 18, led this Mfe after a and Sp ee southwest, ETHEL L., al 4 dat rer of Chas. E. and E. Cornelia six years Funeral from St. Domluic’s Church morning, February 18, at ® o'clock. wit, MS. Departed this life. after a short illness, “Ws February 16, re , 1808, at 6:30 am., COWPER B. WILLIAMS, of Jennie C. 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