Evening Star Newspaper, March 10, 1898, Page 7

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH I0, 1898—12 PAGES. 7 ‘Woodward *«4 Lothrop, Are Now Exhibiting Their Direct Importations of Exclusive Paris and London Models in Hats, Toques Also Imported Feathers, Millinery and Bonnets; Flowers, Ornaments and Novelties. Friday Is Remnant Day, Special Bargain Day, tomorrow the comprising keeping he’ things have be n marked for the qu main floor will contain ends of Wool and Cotton Dress Stuffs—Skirt Lengths, Waist Lengths, Children’s Frock Lengths, at Lengths, Dress ‘ll be an interesting collection of handy odds and broken sizes and assortments, short lengths asonable and desirable requisites in wearing apparel and various other things for present use. one-of-a-kind articles. All such kest possible clearance. Tables on prices to prove of interest to all concerned. Men’s Department. irts, spring weight. Sizes 40 ced from $1.00 and $1.59 to pairs White Merino Drawers, spring weight. Sizes 36 and 38. Soiled. Reduced from 50c. to Be. i 1 Terry Bath Robe, slightly damaged. Reduced from $4.00 to $2.00. 1 Colored Dress Shirts, enffs to match. 17. Redneed from $1.00 to S0e. each. First floor. Suit Department. 4 All-weel Paney Cheviet Blouse Suits, black satin trimming. Sizes 34, 36 and 38. Reduced from $18. te $12.50 each. 1 Reyal Blue Cheviot Suit, tight fitting, braid trimmed: entire suit lined with silk. Size 32 Reduced from $24.00 to $15.00. Size Cloak Department. 5 Tan € ert Cloth Jackets, double-faced cloth; and 3%. Keduced from $12.50 to $4.25 each. rancy Golu Cape, double-faced cloth. Reduced from $10.00 to 35.00. All-wool Jackets, half silk Uned. Sizes 32 and Reduced from $10.00 to $2.50 each. very fine Velour Jacket, blouse front and braid Jet trimmed. Size 36. Reduced from $56.00 to $28.50. 1 very fire Velour Jacket, tight fitting, braid trimmed and edged with finest mink; full mink collar. Size 26. Reduced from $64.00 to $39.00. Wrapper Department. % Flannelette Wrappers, velvet trimmings. Sizes nd Reduced from $2.25 to 75c. ea. Saxony Flannelette Wrappers. Sizes Reduced from $2.68 to $1.25 each. trope China Silk Tea Gown, lace trim- med. Size 36. Reduced from $11.00 to $6.75. Girls’ Department. Fancy Cheviot Long Cloaks, braid trim- wes 4, G and G Reduced from $6.00 to $2.50 ea 2 Girls’ Combination Reefer Suits, plain navy kets and faney checked skirts. Sizes 10 and Reduced from $10.00 to $5.00 each. rls’ All-wool Reefers, trimmings of contrast- ing s of cloths and braid. Sizes 4 to 12. Re- ed from $5.00 to $1.50 eact Boys’ Department. 2% All-wool Sailor Suits, uavy blue. neatly braided. ‘izes 3. 4. 5, 6 and 7. Reduced from $4.50 and $4.43 to $2.68 each. 7 All-woet Fancy Mixed Cheviot ‘“Brownle”’ Suits, prettily braided. Sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6. Re- dneed from $4.00 and $4.50 to $2.68 each. 1) All-wool Astrakhan Reefers, blue and black, i Sizes 3, 4. 5, 6, 7 and 8 Re- to $2.00 each. ants Suits, 3 pieces—coat. pants Sizes 14 and 15 years. nd $6.75 to $3.50 each. asted Suits, fancy chevicts. . 15 and 16. Reduced 5 All-wool Long bine and bl and vest Io Medium-weight Reefer Suits. Sizes 3 and 4. to $1.95 each. All-wool Gray Flannel Shirt Waists. Sizes 5, Reduced from $1.00 to 30c. each. Blouses, ruffed front ‘Third tleor. Blanket Department. 1 ‘ool Blankets, soiled. Reduced 1 Single a Tobe, faded. OY to $3.50. 2 Dews ¢ Comforts, 6: feet. 10 to $6.00 each. lankets, soiled. Reduced from $2.00 Reduced rtment: Fnameled Bed, brass trimmings, sligblly Size 3%x614 feet. Reduced from $4.50 1 White Imperfect to $1.75. 1 fine White Enameled Bed, rods, rings ani xpiudies at hea Size SMxOy f swell foot, brass and foot, slight Reduced from $15.00 4 Beds, brass knobs and extended foot. Size 4x61, feet. Reduced from $6.25 to $4.00 each. Third tleor. Se iF Rug Department. abah Rugs, in dark colorings. Sizes from feet to 3x3 feet. Reduced from $ $0. to $6.50 each. axa 8.00 an Baxd 2-3 and $14.00 to in dark colorings. Sizes Reduced from $15.00, izht and dark edges, Ite- Cotton Department. S$ Hamstitehed Embroldered Pi Reduced from It Hemstitehed Emby 2% yards. ed from $1.75 to $1.25 each. heets. Size 24x2% yards. c. each. low Cases. Size 2x Le- ts’ Department nak, cape and A embroidery, 2 $1: to $6.50. 1 Children’s i x , double rutties of em- J ribbon on shoulders. Reduced from nter, trimmed with white ed from 32.50 to $1.50. brown, red aod green. ch ups. Reduced trom ort Dresses, ruffle om yoke, jacket edged with embroidery. Reduced from and $2.25 to $1.00 each. Knit Underwear Dept.. & Women’s White Cotton Vests, bigk neck, short r meditm weight. soiled. Reduced frou each. Ribbed Vests, cotton and woo! mixed, eck, long sleeves.’ Sizes 1, 2 and 3.. Re- duced from 25e. to 2 for Be. t oor. Corset Department. airs French Corsets, made ef cox ~avily bened with real whalebone, mul ribbon. frown 5! yairs French Corsets, made of black Italian i. cut bias, heavily boned with whalebone, gored hips. top finished with Ince and ribhow. te 26. Reduced from $12.50 to re Corsets. made of French coatil, heavily boned with whalebone, twe side top Bnished 21 and 22. ee ine r ad white, made of conti Reduced from Te. to 30c- pales Becont feor. Muslin Underwear Dept. & Women’s Muslin Skirts, umbrella’ style, trim- med with embroidery, French back, tape at waist. Reduced fro.n $1.00 to 69e. each. 7 pairs Women's Muslin Drawers, deep ruffle of embroidery with 2 clusters of tucks above yekeband. Reduced from $1.00 to 75c. pair. 5 Black Sateen Skirts, lined, umbrella style, deep corded ruffle, French back. Reduced from $2.00 to $1.25 each. 2 fine Cashmere Gowns, for lounging or honse Wear, tight back, loose front which can be belted in, high standing collar, open down front, trim- med with ribbon velvet. Reduced from $14.50 to $8.00 eacn. 1 very. fine French Flannel Gown, loose back, short yoke in front, high collar, trimmed with fine Freneb lace. Reduced from $50.00 to $15.00. Second floor. Hosiery Department. 14 pairs Women's Lisle Thread Hoze, drop- stitch effect, fast black feet with cream tops, slightly soiled. Sizes 8%, 9 and 9%. feduced from 35e. to 20c. pair. 19 pairs Women’s Silk-plated White Hoce, pl: and dropstiteh, slightly soiled. Sizes 8% and Reduced from Ze. -and $1.00 to 50c. pair. First oor. | Linen Department. 5 dozen 27-inch Double Damask S. Brown’s make). dozen. # dozen 27-Inch Double Damask ‘apkins (Joho Reduced from $7.00 to $5.00 Re- duced from $5.00 to $3.75 dozen. 8 dozen 24-inch Double Damask Napkins. Re- duced from $6.00 to $4.25 dozen. 8 dozen 27-inch Double Dani Napkins. Re- duced from $6.00 to $4.50 dozen. 5 Round Cloths, 2% yards, samples, mussed in handling, at 1-3 less than regular value. Second floor. Glove Department. 9 pairs Women's White Kid Gloves. Reduced from $1.00 to 50c. pair. 6 pairs Women's Cream Kid Gloves. Sizes 5M, 6 and 6% Reduced trom $1.00 to 75e. pair. 5 pairs Women's 8-button Pearl Suede Gloves. Size 5%. Reduced from $2.75 to $1.00 pair. First flor. Traveling Goods Dept. Stallman’s Celebrated Bureau Trunks--1, 32-inch, reduced from $16.00 to $8.00; 1, 34-Inch, reduced | from $17.00 to $8.50. Fourth floor. Notion Department. 5 gross Black and White. Bone Buttons. duced from 25c. to Se. gross. 6 gruss Steel Buttous. Reduced from 75c. to Be. grees. 25 yards Black Mchair Braid. Reduced from l4e. to Se. yard. First floor. Re- Art Department. | 2 Hand-embroidered Splashers. 50 each. Reduced from $5.00 to $2. Reduced from 25c. Tplece. with silk #1 to dnish. to dinish, to finish, First fh Leather Goods Dept. 6 Hand Purses. Reduced frem $1.50 to 50. 5 Celiutoid Cigar Cases. Reduced frem $1.9) to 20e. exch, 20 Celluloid Cigarette Cases. Reduced from 250. to 2 for 5e. Reduced from $3.00 Reduced from $4.00. to $2.00. 1 Leather Traveling Case. to $1.50. First floor. | Druggist Sundries Dept. 15 Foliing Mirrors. Reduced from 25e. to 10e. 7 bottles Triple Water. Reduced from 50c. to h. floor. Jewelry Department. © Oxidized Belt Buckles. Reduced from $1.50 to $1.00 erch. | et Handsome Jeweled Buckle. Reduced from $9.00. to $6.00. 15 Jeweled Hat Pins. Reduced from 25¢. to 15e. First door. Picture Department. 50 Medallions. Reduced from 79¢., $1.00 and $1.25 to Ibe. each. 25 Medellions. Reduced from $1.00, $1.50 end 2.25 ta Qe. each. - gettduced from $2.00, $2.50 and each. Redaced from $6.00 to $1.00 each. 1.3 jotographs. in gilt frames. Reduced from & to Se. each. 1 Pansy Picture, in gilt frame. Reduced from $5.45 to Te. 2 Pearl Paintings, In oak frame. $5.95 to $1.50 each. ed Pictere, in cak frame. Reduced from Reduced from Photograph of “‘Magdalene,"* in oak and silver 1 c frome. Reduced from $ 1 Photegraph of “St. Cecitia.""” Reduced from $1.85 to Te. 2 Photog-aphs from Life, tn gilt Re- Greed from $5.45 to $1.60 1 Picture of oart, in gilt frame. Re- m0, 2 Dining Kt wes, in oak freme. Reduced from $5.00 ti h, 2 * Reduced from $3.50 to Ch: | China Department. i 1 Limogen China Dinner Set, 3 caps misstag. Reduced from $25.00 to $21.5 19 Decorated Carlsbad ¢ a Hi Re- duced from $4.50 to 20 Plain Whi vouch Ching Breakfast Plates, te 100. 15 Viain White Stone China Soup Plates. Re- | duced from ioe. to Se. exch ri i ‘hina Platter. ina Water Pitchers, ch. ize, damaged. Redured a Pitchers. Ie. 3 Odd Decorated Wash iced from $1.00 to Goe. each, 6 Odd Decorated Uncovered Vegetsble Dishes. Reduced from Be. to loc. each. 3 Imitation Metssen Covered Ibutter Dishes. Re- Aneed trom Be. to 2c. each Fifth oor. Housefurnishing Dept. 1 Copper Bottom Boller, slightly damaged. Re- need from 7Ye. to 502, 2 Fancr Frame Bevel Mirrors, slightiy damaged, metinteut Clothe Horses: atrent ai Ri 2 tent lorses, Es y dama; . fe @uced from Te. to foe. cache i le: Redneed from 25c. to Basins. Redu 1, 1 Square Clothes boar ag Jarge size, sofled. \ngel Cake Inns. Reducod from . to Ie. each. 1 Infants’ Bath, damaged. Reduced from $1.50 1 Choir Eodaer, Redneed from $1.00 to Te. i Infants” iver, sifted. ‘Meduced from $2.50 te $1.1 = 1 Ne. 8 Rottemu Wash Baller. sigh! demenee, Reduced from $100 to mer SUE Woodward & Lothrop. Seetostetondentondententetetondntetonteseniestontesdosenierestoniestentntoeatontntontato estentonts tonite stenoses eco ota once net ote ese nan ence ence cenn sence oto so nso gnse gsr iiestpsintosasoeatatoiesbaesoaeesbesengeteateatoneatoentetoategongsioeeetoeetetoatetnegeteaeagegeagetbeageteapegia Seestondeedbeseedeageetoetoatoatendonteetedeatondontratoagoatoatondogoegengeageens —for these qualities. Thursday we shall take orders for the Best Hand-painted Opaque and Scotch Holland Window Shades--will come and measure your win- dows and make them and put them up for the BARE COST OF THE By Orde: 5 ie PE MATERIALS. Send for us tomorrow. Dress Goods—g;5 yards of 48-inch Jacquard Canvas, in choice of four styles—Blue, Brown, Green and Violet, with Black figures. RE- DUCED from $3 a yard to* 75C. Fa Lawns—Lot of Batiste, Lace and Corded Lawns, excellent patterns, that have been 12}c. and 15c. a yard—REDUCED to 8c. od: Caping—r piece of 31-inch Black Silk Velour, a rich quality, suitable for capes or Russian Blouses — RE- DUCED from $4 to $1.25 3) Muslins—2 pieces of 1898 Scotch Muslin Plaids, some of our odd patterns—RE- DUCED from soc. to Z5C. 34, Black Goods—tot of 51-inch Astrachan Boucle, and when we tell you that it is worth $4 a yard, you will want a cut of it. REDUCED to 91 Ja. Silks —2 lots of Colored Fancy Brocades, exclusive novelties, handsome patterns, and choice colorings—REDUCED from $2.50 and $3 to $1.50 4, Velvets —s pieces of 22-inch Colored Velvets, in Navy Blue, Brown, Garnet and Green, for jackets, waists and dresses— REDUCED from $3 to $2 ya. Gloves —Lot of 4-button Glace and 8-button Suede Gloves, in fashionable shades and best - makes, that have been $1.25, $1.50 and $2—REDUCED to SOc. Fair. Muslin Gowns—L ot of Ladies’ Fine Cambric Gowns, made in empire style, with embroidered fapels, three plaits in back, new sleeves, and trimmed with embroid- ery edging; ati sizes—RE- DUCED from $1.75 to $1.25. PERRY'S AND -THE AVENUE.” : “NINTH Men’s Shirts—tot of Fine Madras Neglige Shirts, each with extra pair of link cuffs— and all size 153 REDUCED from $1 to 69c. Ribbons—Choice of Light Pink, Blue, Mais, Nile and Navy Blue in 5-inch Taffeta Ribbons, that have been 35c. —REDUCED to 25c. %, Merino Underwear—t ot of Ladies’ Merino Drawers, made by the American Hos- iery Co., and they make the best, as you know; these are in sizes 28, 36 and 38—RE- DUCED from $1.55, $1.75 and $2.05 to TOC. seit, Ladies’ Suits — Choice of Brown ahd, Green Cheviot Suits, maile, ip blouse style, lined with“ black silk serge; new cut skirt“Lonly a few of them—REDUCED from $18 " $7.50. insey Misses’ Skirts—L ot of Misses’ White Muslin Skirts, made with cluster of tucks and deep ¢mbroidery flonuce; all sizes—REDUCED from g8c. to 58c. Corsets—Lot of Black Satine Prima Donna Corsets, made with two side steels, well boned and trimmed with lace and -ribbon — REDUCED from $3.50 to a $2.75 Fair. Handkerchiefs— Ladies’ Fancy Colored Handker-, chiefs, the best ever sold for 12$c—REDUCED to 7C. Laces—Lot- of Black Silk Laces, 3 to 12 inches wide; and lot of Colored Silk Laces —values up to $1.25—all RE- DUCED to 25C. Fa. The Knife Falls Again-- =-:AT== AIR YS. The bargains are not in spots here—but/ everywhere in the house and everything in the house—from beginning to end—is at a reduced price. The very things you want most now—are the very things that are deepest cut. We are living up to the instructions of the executors, in spirit and in fact. We have marked everything REGARDLESS OF COST. For tomorrow we have singled out some lots here and there through the stock—and as it is the “last bite of these cherries”—we have put the lowest prices ever q juoted in America—we are sure It will be the greatest treat of the sale so far : Buttems—3;0 dozen Metal Buttons, large and small, the kind you have lots of use for —REDUCED from 25¢., 5oc. and &5c. to DCs doz. Notions— Dexter Knitting Cotton, that everybody uses; this is White, was 7.—_NOW dC. Fancy Goods-solid Brass Library Sets, in plush lined box—REDUCED from $4.50 ” $1.98. Jewelry—Men's Solid Gold Collar Buttons—REDUCED from 98c. to 65c. | Silver Novelties —steriing Silver Umbrella Tags—RE- DUCED from 1ge. to Oc. Leather Goods—La dies’ Real Seal Pocket Books, with silver corners—REDUCED from $2 to 75C. Hosiery -Ladies’ Fast Black Gauze Lisle Thread Hose— REDUCED from 75¢. to 59c. Dress Trimmings—1 piece of Black Applique Passemen- terie on net—REDUCED from $1.75 to DOC. Fa. Stationery—Celluloid, Satin- lined Boxes, of Paper and En- velopes, containing 24 of each —REDUCED from 98c. to 39C. Parasols—Lot of Ladies’ Blue and Black and Cerise and Black Parasols, with Derby handles—REDUCED from $4.50 to $3. Umbrellas—tot of Men's 28-inch Union Silk Umbrel- las, mounted on:silver trim- med handles—REDUCED from $3 to $2.50. J ME C-U-R-E-. No well-equipped club should be $3 witout a supply of BROMO- j PEPSIN always on hang. It CURES immediately and effect- ually the conditions often aris- % ing from over-induigence in eat- % ing or drinking, and in cases of HEADACHE from any cause, ACUTE INDIGESTION, FLATU- LENCY, SLEEPLESSNESS, NAUSEA, NERVOUSNESS and MENTAL EXHAUSTION it has mo equal. Bromo= Pepsin ‘™.j Me we | <> & DON 9 OOO 2070 D Norway sends us her finest Cod Liver Oil. ‘The pure, fresh Cod Liver Oil—clear and brilliant=@iregt from the Lofoden Islands. It's_Ba. pplateble as the finest oll can 4s far superior to any “emulsion '& medicinal agent. PINT LES—B0e W. S. THOMPSON, PHARMACIST, 703 15TH ST. mho-284 SOO EL OOO OY S aid rig Aiace en per ml ae = cee BRIGHTWELL'S COM- * 9 ¢ PLEXICN cReAa it the skin like * ¢ © velvet—removes every” 2e. jar. Evans’ Drug Storenctaty sis‘? 's. ave. and 8 vt. ‘and 1428 Md. ave. Stalee’s Artistic Photos. Pm Tales A pure cocoanut “NUTCOA” 2 ““Nutcoa"’ is for general cooking, shorten- feying and allculinary work Far si. perior in point of purity and Lealthfulness to lard or other animal or vegetable fats and more economical! ‘The most. confirmed ee, ed cates seecee fred with ve safety. stration fit our store! ee hi John Re Ergood, 1408 14th St. a Gill's Famous One-Day Prices. Real Marshmallows, Friday only, 18c. ¥4-Ib. Box. Packed in bandso: metal boxes. - mallow that is Unexcelled for’ Hehuees. and ait cacy of flavor. ¢ 921 F st. Gill's, 1323 xt 2nd ‘Try GILL'S Preserved Ginger. _-mbi0-12t*,20 If It’s a Cold TAKE “SEVENTY-SEVEN.” is a Cold. THE WORLD OF SOCIETY Mrs, Sternberg Entertained in Mrs. Hobart’s Honor. Cabinet Girls Look at Art in Pictares, Gowns 2 Hat»—Birthday Party—Other Events. Mrs. Sternberg entertained at an elegant luncheon today, in honor of Mrs. Hobart. The table was daintliy adorned in green and white. The flowers in the center were bride roses and the name cards were tied with a tiny bow of green ribbon. To meet Mrs, Hobart there were present Mrs. Long, Mrs. Griggs, Mrs. Romero, Mrs, John W. Foster, Mrs. Harriet Lane Johason, Mrs. Bartlett of Baltimore, Mrs. Selfri¢ Mrs. Luddington, Mrs. Huff and Mrs. Stanley Matthews. Mr. second re Mrs. Robert Hinckley held their ption yesterday and welcomed many callers. Miss Lindsay Poor, Miss Clagett and the Misses Howard assisted in eoing the honors. Mr. 2nd Mrs. Ross Thompson, 2120 Con- necticut avenue, gave a delightful party yesterday afternoon for sixteen small chil- dren, in honor the sixth birthday of their son, John W. Tiompson, jr. The yourg ladi the cabinet, Gary, Miss Wilson, Long and Miss Barbers, Mrs. McKinley's niece, spent yes- terday in Baltimore visiting the Walier's galiery and shopping. The theater club of which Miss Miles, Miss Jessic Gary and Miss Fuller are mem- bers geve a party to the theater last night and a supper afterward at the residence of the chiet justice. A party of young men from Washington and Alexancria met last night at the resi- €ence of Mr. J. Hanrahan. Among those present were Mrs. and Mr. Ben Thompson, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Grim, the Misses Deeton, Eaton, B. Nowland. M. Nowland, Suit. Roland and Walker Hanrahan, B. Manrahan, ‘orris, Van Dusen, Crain, Flow- nig, Nowland, Crockett, Lehman, and Johnson. A pound perty was given at the dancing academy of Profs. Totten and Thompson at Haines’ Hall, 8th street and Pennsyl- yania avenue southeast, on Tuesday, March 8. The contributions were for the benelit of three needy families in the southeast section. They will be well supplied for quite a while. Miss Ransom will receive tomorrow from 1 to 3 at 915 F street, assisted by several | Miss Eagan, Martin, Lioyd and Messrs. J. Ludwig, lady friends, Mr. and Mrs. George Stuart bone this evening A pleasant surprise the resideuce of Mir. I 5 12th evening, in honor sixth birthday. Maay useful and valuable | prescats were received. The parlors were decorated with palms and roses, and at a Jate hour refreshments were served. Among the guesis were Mr. and Mrs. Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. Dreis and Miss Lena Dreis of St Paul, Minn. and visiting members of the family, including Mr. Geo. A. Baker of King George, Va. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Allyn Pinney gave a reception last evening at their home, 1220 N. street, in honor of Miss Brierley of Bos- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Pinney were assisted in receiving their guests by Miss Brierley and Miss Anderson. In the dining room, which was prettily decorated with flowers, Mrs. Dowdell, Miss Beall, Miss Dent and Miss Lambern presided. Among the guests were Senator and Mrs. Gear, Senator and Mrs. Platt, Dr. and Mrs. Newman, Rev. Asher Anderson and about two hundred others. Dr. and Mrs. Byrns have gone to Buffalo to attend the funeral of Mrs. Byrns’ sister, Mrs. King, the wife of Judge Thenen 8. King. The marriage of Mr. Joseph J. Martin of Tarboro, N. C., and Miss Ada I. Boswell of this city was solemnized last night at 8 o'clock at the parsonage of Trinity M. E. Cburch by the pastor, E. D. Huntley. The bride and groom, with their guests, went ir mediately to the home of the bride's mother, 509 5th street southeast, where they will reside, and where a sumptuous supper and hearty congratulations were given them by relatives and friends. Cards have been issued, announcing the merriage of Mr. Paul Cook and Miss Kath- will not be ty was given a Mrs. and Geo. F. Monday ‘of Mr, arine J. Van Natta, which took place yes- terday. Mrs. Cook will be at home Mon- cays at 1151 Rhode Island avenue. Mrs. Sarah Roberts Hampton, 1431 N street, has been called to Pulaski, Tenn., on account of the serious ilincss of her father, Dr. J. C. Roberts. Mrs. J. E. Hilbert and daughter, Miss Mery, are visiting Mrs. Blessing of 4th street and Mrs. C. M. Yost of Rhode Island a ue, whe are Mrs. Hilbert's daughters. Miss Bate of Denver, who has been vis- iting Mrs. Jchn W. Thompson for the last week, left yesterday for home. Miss Estelle Wright Hesther of New York is at 917 16th street. Mrs. W. J. Scott of Cleveland is the guest of Mise Ransom. Mrs. F. I. Seal of 1611 O street, accom- panied by her little son Edward, is spend- ing a few days in New York, and will re- turn Saturday evening. ? Mrs. A. L. Barber is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. 8. T. Davis, jr., at Ardsley-on-Hudson. Mrs. Sternberg, wife of the surgeon gen- erai of the army, gave a luncheon today in honor of Mrs. Hobart, wife of the Vice President. The other guests were Mri Bartlett of Balitmore, Mrs. Long, Mrs. Griggs, Madam Romero, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. Ludington and Mrs. Har- riet Lane Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. William H. McKnight gave a musicato last evening in honor of Mrs. Lillian Ramsdall of Boston, Mass. Songs were given by the Misses Boyd, Mr. W. H. McKnight, Messrs. R. Elmo Boyd and Frank Boyd. ‘hose present were Col. Robt. Boyd. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. &. Boyd, the Misses Boyd, Miss Blackiston, Mr. Henry and Mr. R. Elmo Boyd and Frank Boyd and Rev. J. J. Ditton. CURRENT T Ic CLUB, Studcats of Western High School De- bate War Insue. resting meeting of the Current { Western High School was held Tuesday last. “War talk was in order.” Quite a large number was pres- lent. There were many claiming recogai- tion at the same time, and the chair had great difficulty in maintaining order. Those who were in favor of war or, if Spain re- fused to go to war, of absolute reparation An i Topic Club of the i and humiliation on her part, were in the majority, yet there were many who were in favor of giving due consideration to all the facts in the great quesiion now before the public. Of this laiter cliss those who most ably A. Calvo, the Coste Ki 3 sun Mr. Wilson end Mr. Beatty. while those who held the more libei ws were Mr. Smith, Mr. Dean Caldwe'l and Mr. Hoft- | mann. At the close of the meeting a reso- lution was unanimously adopted, declaring that, “in the event of war being declared by the United States Congress, it is the opinion of the Curren: Topic ‘Club that the best interests and noblest patriotism of the people of the United States would be best subserved by the whole people up- holding in every way this declaration.” Mrs. Charles M. Pepper gave a most in- teresting lecture last night at the Washing- ton Club on her trip to Hawaii Just sum- mer. This lecture was deli last_fall before the Woman's Chib in ‘and an easy; conversational tone Mre. - depicted life in theHawatian its beautiful scenery and wonders. &c., an well as many iateresting 1 marking the iment of question i sen’ of arnexat! Brads to ? J i pl 4 j : i ! i ; i i H ae ; —=3 SIMPLICITY ITSELF. A SIMPLE, HARMLESS REMEDY. Vet It Cares pepsti gestion. Dr. Jennison, who has made Ufe <tudy of , mays: All forms of Indigestion ‘he same thing, that is, FAI ETELY DIGEST THE Poop © Whether the TROUBLE is acid ay spepsio of wind, or sour stomach, belching Pervors dyspepsia or Jess of flesh aod Person will vot have any of them if t be induced by any natural, harm thorongbly DIGEST what is eaten. be done by a simple remedy witch I ha’ rads of aggravated cases with meccess. The remedy is a combination and vegetable essences, pure aseptic pepsin and fn the form of plessaut tasting Mi sold by druggists under the name of or two of these Is and allowed mingling with ter mouth, and, + One grain of Sina pepsia Tablets will digest and groiue of meat, eges and sim As It is safe if this wholesome remedy was better known by people generally it wontd be a netional blessing, as we'are a nation tes, amd aths of all diseases ow origin to Imperfect digestion and nutrition. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are not a secret pat- t modicin>, bit a fifty-cent package will 4 more real good for ® weak # h than tty dollars’ worth of patent medicines, and a person putting Into his when widely advertised patent medi All druggists sell Stuart's Dysp sed packages, 50 cts. A Httle book on cause and cure of stomach tronblos mailed free by addressing The Staart Co., Marshall, Mich. mb1o&12 = = = NEWSBOYS AND CHILDREN'S ATID. Satisfactory Report of the Year's Work at the Home. The report for the year 1897 of the op- erations of the Newsboys and Children’s Aid Society on the District of Columbia shows a very satisfactory condition of af- fairs. The funds received during the year, including the balance from the year be- fcre, amounted to $7,633.88, and the ex- penditures to $6,984.63, leaving a balance on hand Dicember 31 of $654.25. During the year 149 children were ad- mitted to the home of the society and 145 discharged. There were 42 little inmates at the beginning and 46 at the end of the year. The health of the chiidren was good. The boys and girls regularly attended the school in conrection with the home, and the report on their conduct and attention Ment . The gymnasium had bene- inmates very much physically. ‘ > Licut, Rhodes a Prize Wi ‘The annual prize of $100 given by the United States Cavalry Association this year for the best essay on the history of the cavalry of the Army of the Potomac has been awarded to First Licut. Charles Dud- ley Rhodes, 6th Cavalry. Consul General Lee, one of the judges, wrote that the author of the essay was “very painstaking, . careful and conservative in hi Licut. Rhodes, who has done som excellent literary work in the past, is now stationed at Fort Myer, Va. He ts a Wash- ington boy, and his scores of friends here Will be pleased to learn of his latest suc- ress. — ooo Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses h2ve veen issued to the following: White—Charies I. Millar and Sallie Stab- ler Jordan; Sewell E. Warner and Mary W. Franklin. Coloved—Howard Armstead and Annie Cooper. ‘The leading wine today is G. 1H. Mumm & ©: Extra Dry— i MARNIED. MILLAR-JORDAN. On Wednesday, SUB, at the residence of the bride, Rev. Wm. Levering LAR and SALLIE 8, ington, D. C. Departed this life on Wednesday, 1808, at BEAN, » 5. March 12m, Miss ELIZABETH ANN thence to bigh mass (Boston papers | LROOKS. On Wednesd p.m., LAC 1898, at 4 aged twenry-one years Funeral from ber ta southwest, Friday, pm, Mareb 1, at £ BU Fell rslvep in Jesus at 1 o'clock p.m. » Tuesday, March §, 180%. at her residence, 453 School street southwest, IA BUSH, be- loved mother of Anna Bush, ace Triple Funeral Friday, M: 2 o'clock p. Zion Baptist ¢ beiweeu Jd and 4% streets southwest. > EUBANK. On Thureday, March 10, 1898, at 14:40 a.m., JOHN H., beloved bustund of the kate Sarah V. Babonk. Notice of funeral bereafter. bd HARRIS. On March 8, 1898, at 6:30 p.m.. at the residence of her sister, Mrs. M. C. Saunders, No. 1908 G street northwest, Mrs, S.C. HAR: Ris. A short funeral service. wi this evening at 5 0 be held at the bons: after which the re: mains will be taken to Norfolk, for int ment. . MANKING. On Wednexd: larch 9, 1898, at 3 ednenday EDWARD MANK pm. + aged elghty-nine i years. Funeral from his late residence, 1407 35th street, Friday, March 11, at 3 p.m. ° - On Thursday, widew of the ‘late Poter ew York, in the eigltiet Friday, March 11, ear of her age. ervices at the hou: 230 p.m. Friends invited. ldterment ac Stamford, Comm. (New York papers plcase copy.) ° O'LEARY. On March 10, 1898, the residence of her son vania avenue Fea ace from the late residence of the deceased, 1408 Madison street nortiwest at 1 ove Friday, March 11. Relatives and is ave Invited to attend. in Memoriam. BARA. ing remembrance of my dear mother, H KABA. who depurted this Mie tod: March 10, 1897. rlasped upon thy breast, ieeed thy lovely brow, And ip cur aching hearts we know We have nm mother now. . Tu loving renembrance of my dear band, FRANCIS E. REDDEN, who died year ago todas, Murch 10, 1807. Loved im life, remembered in death. * t% BY Kis WIFE. hus- one fect order ‘Keep the system proved as entertaining now as then. In| b 7 feta ot Tutt’s Liver They regulate the bowels and