Evening Star Newspaper, March 12, 1898, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1898-24 PAGES. 11 MANY POOPIE CPOE LIE DOD PS PEPDPPOGOOP POO VO OOOO OOD ranean TINIE CEI, tee * & Pe they last for sean a they last for Ioeaeece een ren eenrde esse te vgn nee eae ahah an ranean an NN IED PNET MHI EMMI EHD LURID Reeicriseate PL EEE A MA <M NM SL LSS NT flo: a es ss se eh es RICHARD W. © BUEN DIEIRSON'S ANNUAL _ Clearing Upof Remnants and Broken Combinations of W AJLIL PAP Talk Commences Monday Morning, March 14. The following prices and former values tell the story: Broken combinations of Wall Paper in lots of from 6 to 80 rolis each, that sold for from 10c. to 50c. per roll. As long as dc., 5C., 8c. and 12!4c. per roll. Broken combinations of Wall Paper in lots of from 6 to 30 rolls each, that sold for from 50c. to $1.00 per roll. As long as 15c. to 30c. per roll. Come early in the week if you wish the best of the selections. BRING THE SIZE OF YOUR ROOMS. RICHARD W. HENDERSON, Mural Decorator, Wis I Street (Opposite Columbia Theater). ae a a ee a ae mee 1113 F St. N.W. SRD LOLOL DDSPOP OO LAAN GLD DLA LAL LAL GLAAD LED O LO PD GGED Stent . eeferg oeeg Sed RS So efeseeg Rs Senter of tariff. you do not 1898 Spring OPEN Commencing Monday morning at 8 o’clock we open our doors upon the most extensive line of Spring Woolens ever shown by any firm in this section. The Mertz and [ertz idea of bigness will permeate the whole establishment at 906 F Street N. W. Last year we turned out upwards of ten thousand orders. The improved condition of business leads us to look for a bigger business this year, and we expect to enjoy this increase of trade, because we will continue to adhere to our uniform low prices, notwithstanding a large advance made by weolen mills and importers caused by the increase We want you to call this week even if We want you to see what Mertz and Mertz’s bigness means, and while | you are in count up the enormous range of new intend to buy. styles we are showing. Mertz and Mertz, “New Era” Tailors, 906 F Street N.W. o THE SOCIAB WORLD [AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA (Continued from Yeventh Page.) to the dining room, w, a bountiful re- past was Served. Present were Messrs. Coombs, Ingramme, Conden, Schultze, Blaine, Smith, Burnham, ‘Pa: sans, Caristofairi, , Fitzpatrick, BSlye, Fee, Langyvoidt, Nayi Rice. Master Butler was the recipi 3 Tmany presents. The Fortnightly Evehre Club heid a meeting last night at the residence of Miss Beuchert, 623 Pernsylygpi€ avenue south- ast. After a number Of exciting games the prizes were von by Miss Clara Spliedt and Mr. Spencer Bliss.6After refreshments were served music was enjoyed until a late hour. Among these present were the Misses Adelaide Heald, Edna Van Horn, Elenor Gorman, Cora Barnaclo, Anna Beu- chert, Carrie Kalhert dnd Ciara Spliedt and Messrs. S. Bliss, G. A. Berry, J. Gor- don, E. Hutchinscn, C. Farrell, J: Castell, J. Morrison, G. ard T. Beuchert. Mrs. H. D. Money hag gone to Dallas, Tex., to visit her daughter. Miss Money and Mrs. Hernan, Deveaux Money accom- panied Mr. Hernando Méney to Hevana. Mrs. N. Bingham Van Slingerlard will not be at home Saturday. A reception was given Yesterday by Miss Emma Nourse to a few’ frients in honor of her guest, Miss Hassler of Boston. The rooms were tastefully decorated in blue and green. The. supper. table was espe- cially pretty. Most aelightful of ail was the short musical program given by Miss Hassler, Miss Allen and-Mr. R: Lee Cox. Mrs. Norton ofthe navy yard will’ not receive Monday,: 14th instant. The next Saturday “evening agsembly dance will take place March 19. « Miss Tallulah Gachet’ of Auburn, Ala., who was a delegate to the congress of the D. A. R., is spending a week with the Misses Goodwin of 2 Cook place. Dr. and Mrs. Richard S. Hill, after pass- ing the winter here, have returaed to their residence in Maryland. Mrs. Ballinger and Miss Miriam Ballinger will receive their triznds Monday evenings after 7 o'clock. Mrs. E. A. Sau:n and Miss Madeleine Brannan have returned from New York. Mrs. Connell, wife of Representativs Con- ell of Pennsylvania, left Washington yes- terday to b2 absent two weeks. She has gone to her hom? in Scranton. Mrs. von Orendorf will not be at home to- day on account of previous engagements, but will receive her friends as usual the following Saturday from 4 to ¥ p.m. | An unusually interesting meeting of the Dolly Madison Chapt2r, Daughters of the American Revolution, was held at Mrs. Warren’s, 1848 Wyoming avenue, Tuesday evening. Entertaining and instructive pa- pers were read by Miss Brady and Mr, Barnard, Mr. Tweedale gave som> poetical selections, and a most interesting letter was read by Mrs. Dennison, from Mrs. Stokley Morgan, descriptive of her travels in China. Several >xcelent musical selec- tions were given. Among the invittd guests was Mrs. Newcomb, the new regent for the District-of Columbia, waose short, wilty address was greatly appreciated by th2 chapter. The home of Mrs. Anna Brahler, 655 Maryland avenue northeast, was the scene of a pleasant gathering Thursday evening in honor of that lady’s hirthday. ‘The even- ing was passed with jnugic, instrumental and vocal. Miss Annie Beck of Georgetown sang several selections, accompanied by Miss Kose Flynn, and fr.,a. W. Estier de- livered a recitation. At ascasonable hour the guests were invitéd ‘fp partak> of a sumptuous repast, wh! jad been spread in the dining hall. ig those present were Mr. and Mrs. eg -H. Wiley, Mrs. Mary Seymour, Mis§’"R8e Flynn,’ Miss Anni2 Beck, Miss Eva Beck, Mr. William Brown, Mr. T. W. W8tie#’ Mr. “Alex, M. Holmes, Mr.’P. L. Soetgtt ind Mr. John C. Rice of Detroit. “ =, Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Wy ‘tjbler entertained at dinner last evening, #. Mf.. Conger,-newly appointed minister to Ging; Mrs, 2nd Miss Cenger, and Mrs. and, Miss, Baldwi Mr. and Mrs. Eugesiés: Schwab and son, fermerly of “New Yotk, "Mave focdted at 525 Sth street southeas#5where they “will be pleased to see theiPfiéhas, ~ - Mrs. Burnham, wife’ $F Lievtenant Burn- ham, and son, also Mrs. Burnham's mother, the widow of the,late Dr.,,Meecham of the army, are at the Elsmere, Mrs, Burnham, wife of Capt. Burnham, i: at the Oxford. - i Mrs. E. J.'Perkinis‘ wil not be gt home thts evening.“ E The residence of Mrs. Mary E. Colg was the scene cf a very pretty birthday party, given in honor of her granddaughter, Bes- +sie Scott Montgomery. The evening was spent in vocal, instrumental and violin solos. Among those present were Mrs. Mary E. Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Day, Mrs. W. Scott Hammond, Misses Gertrude Weyrich, Mamte Montgomery, Bessie Montgomery, Pauline Montgomery, Prof. Fornani, Messrs. Itilo Fornani, William Axe, Frank Birgfeld and Boyer Stewart. Refreshments were served. Minnehaha Social Club held its’ regular meeting at the residence of Miss Loo M. Ellwood, No. 1011 North Capitol street, Friday evening, the 11th, which was large- ly attended. Vocal solos were rendered by Miss Maggie Storm, Mrs. Carrie Smith, Miss Lolo M. Ellwood and Mr. Mell, re- spectively. Prof. H. R. Stewart gave a humorous Irish reading. First prize was won by Miss T. Neplseth; second, by Miss Hattie Bowers; gentlemen's first prize, by A. N. Campbell; second by Mr. Mell. Those present were Mrs. S. E. Canfield, Mrs. R. A. Dinsmore, Mrs. Carrie Smith, Mrs. R. J. Lawrenson, Mrs. L. McKay, Mrs. Frank Miller, Mrs. H. M. Stewart, Miss Maggie Storm, Miss ‘T. Neplseth; Miss H. Smith, Miss Nellie Stone, Miss Hattie Bowers, Miss Bertha Humphreys, Miss Mary Smith, Miss B. McGregor, Miss Ida E. Bryon, Miss S. M. Darsett, Miss B. E. Bush, Miss E. Sullivan, Miss E. Martin, Miss A. Mar- tin, Miss A. Roach, Miss Curran, Miss L. M. Cox, Miss M. Martin, Miss L. M. Ell- weod, Messrs. A. M. Canfield, John G. Smith, R. A. Dinsmore, Henry F. Smith, 8. W. Russell, William ‘Mell, H. R. Stew- art, W. F. McDaniel, C. W. White, John F. Thomas, Mulhern, C.. W. Pittman, Henry C. Smith, E. Suilivan, Frank Ford, W. Blair, Charles Robins, A. W. Homtman, M. B. Atkinson, R. Montgomery, James Black, Mart Chuzzlewit, Samuel Payson, William Lewis and Charles Krafft. Mrs. William J. Caulfield is spending this month at Atlantic City, Farmers’ Institute Listens to Addresses, Completes Business and Adjourns, Death of Mrs. Scott—Appointment of Deputy Collector—Extension of Carrier Service—Other News. Evening Star Bureau, 529 King Street, Bell Telephone 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 12, 1898. The Farmers’ Institute for the eighth congressional district of Virginia, which has been in session at the Opera House for the past two days, completed its business and adjourned late yesterday evening. The afternoon session yesterday was taken up almost entirely by the discussion of the Production of milk. A number of able ad- dresses were made, and there was a general dizcussion of the subject by the farmers present. It is believed this institute will prove of Sreat benefit to the farmers in this vicinity, 2s it gives them an opportunity to get to- gether and exchange views on the various methods of farming now in vegue. Death-of Mra. Scott. Mrs. Walter Scott, who was operated on about ten days ago at the Alexandria In- firmary, died at that institution last night. Mrs. Scott was suffering with a tumor, which was removed, it was believed, suc- cessfully, for she appeared to improve rap- idly. Yesterday, however, there was a sud- den turn for the worse in her condition. Violent palpitation of the heart ensued, which resulted fatally. Mrs. Scott was about fifty-seven years.of age. She came to this city from Fairfax county several years ago. Increased Mail Facilities. Through the efforts of Postmaster C. C. Carlin arrangements have been made by the Post Office Department for the free de- livery of maii in the West End, a suburb of this city. It is only necessary for the resi- dents of West End to have their houses numbered, at a cost of about twenty-five cents each, and put down the board side- walk at a cost of $2 or $% each, to have mail delivered at their doors twice each day. Coilections will be made also from boxes in the vicinity. Under the present system some of the residents of West End have to walk a mile and a half to the post office. It is believed that the interested residents will in a short while take advan- tage of the new arrangement. No Room for Patients. As a result of the reduced appropriations made at the recent session of the Virginia legislature for the care of the insane, and on account of the removal of local men from the boards of these institutions, the city jail will Lave to be used, temporarily at least, as an asylum for the insane. City Sergeant Smith has received a letter from Superintendent Drewry of the Central State Hospital at ietersburg stating that he will be urabie to receive George Payne and Car- rie Starton of this city, who were recently adjudged insane. Choice of a Colonel. Capt. Bryan and Lieuts. Marbury and Atkinson of the Alexandria Light Infantry went to Charlottesville today for the pur- pose of taking part in the election of a colonel for ta2 3d Regiment, Virginia Vo!l- unteers, to succeed Col. William Lalle, ad- jutant of the state militia. It is thought that Lieut. Col. Granville Gaines of War- renton will be chosen. Col. Gaines has been lieutenant colonel of the 3d Regiment for a number of years and has proved to be a highly efficieat officer and every inch a military man, and his selection will give entire satisfaction, not alone in th2 3d Regiment, but throughout the state militia generally. The A. L. I. officers will return to Alexandria tonight. Funeral of Gen. Davis. The funerat of the late Gen. M. G. M. Davis took place from th2 residence of his son, Mr. Chas. M. Davis, this afternoun at 3 o'clock. The remains will be taken to Remington, Va., for interment. Gen. Davis leaves two sons and a daugh- ter, all married. He was the oldest sur- viving confederat> general, and organized the Ist Florida Regiment of Cavalry. Pre- vious to entering the army he was a law- yer of ability and a prominent member of the Florida state convention. After the war h2 resumed the practice of law in Florida, and later in Washington. ‘The last few years of his life he lived with his mar- tied son in Alexandria. He was a cousin of Jefferson Davis and an intimate friend of Daniel Webster. 2 folice Court. In the Police Court this morning Mayor Simpson dispos:d of the following cases: Josephine Cole, charged with being drunk and disorderly, was fined $2.50; Maud Tip- pett, on same charge, was fined $; Henry Clark, charged with firing a pistol in the street, fined $10; Lovie Washington and Harry Richardson, two small boys, cnarg- ed with throwing ston2s in the street, were fined $1 each; George Fegan, charged with defacing the property of James Smith, was Gismissed, the complainant withdrawing the accusation. . Appointed Another Man. Muite a stir was created here iast night on the announcement that Mr. Marshall L. King, the incoming collector of the port, had appointed Mr. George A. Nowland as his deputy. It ad been generally under- stood that Mr. James E. Johnston, who served as secretary at the “sound money” headquarters in this city during the na- tional campaign, would receive the appoint- ment. It is understood Mr. King will take charge of the oflice Monday. Epworth League. The Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church South gave a social en- tertainment last night. The lecture room of the church was packed, and an elabor- ete program, consisting of vocai and in- strumental selections and recitations and readings, was rendered. 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Drop postal or telephone—we'll do the Test to your satisfaction. 929-931 D Street N. W. it Sot === Telephone 659. Cleave elite ee ie 4 Ng 1178 AND F STREETS NORTHWEST: LITTLE PROGRESS MADE. Dilatory Tactics Against the Claims Bill in the House. The bill to pay the Bowman act claims, ng $1,200,000, for stores and sup- plies furnished the Union army during the war, was before the House until 5 o'clock yesterday, but beyond completing the gen- “al debate little progress was made. Of 1 1e 809 odd claims in the bill all but a few come from the south, and dilatory tactics were resorted to to prevent progress with the bill. During the filfbustering the House was in an uprear. At last night's session the twenty-five Pensicn bills which came over from the Previous Friday night were passed, and in Committee of the whole forty-two bills were favorably acted upon. In the latter were the following large pensions: Wm. D. Sea- mans, New York artillery, $0; Henderson H Boggs, $6”; Jacob G. Frick, $0; Henry F. Rice, lectenant Company B, United States infantry, $30; B. F. Wonder, $40. At 10:30 the House adjourned until Monday. Four-Year Terms in Congress. The House committee on the election of President, Vice President and representa- tives in Corgress favorably reported to the House yesterday the joint resolution the Constitution by providing for the election of members of the House of Representatives for terms of four years. of Missing Baker Found in the River. The body of Ernest Beck, the baker, who disappeared from his home at No. 1221 New Jersey avenue southeast two months @g0, was recovered yesterday afternoon. Clarence Rowland, a boy living near Gies- boro’ Point, found the body in the Ana- cestia river near the shore between the asylum wharf and Giesbore’, The tide was unusually low at the time and the body was exposed to view on the flats. It had probably been there for seVeral days, as the effects of the sun on the body were | plainly visite. . The body was in an advanced state cf decomposition. Knights of Labor cards and other papers found in the pockets of the clothing showe1 that there could be no doubt of the identification. of the late hour at which the body was found it was permitted to remain there until this morning, when it was removed to the morgue by Undertaker J. W. Lee. Beck, who was sixty-five years old, was last seen alive late Saturday night,’ Jan- uary 15, when he left the hovse of a friend on 4% street. He had worked at Berger's bakery on L street southwest, and received. his weekly salary that afternoon. The money he turned over to his wife, reserving orly about 40 cents for incidentals. After supper he called on friends, as had been his custom for years, snd late that night he started from his friends’ h “re- turn home. When his disappearance wes reported a story was circulated to the effect that there had been a st le on the bridge crossing the canal, and it 1s fad. Splash followed. This,’ tt was be- , Was occasicned thro overboard of the baker. eae skid irs. Beck, widow of the dead \- sisted that her husband had fallen on had been thrown (it the canal, and at her re- 5 ie water was di ed seve by Harbormaster Suttons cress orm mes ‘This morning Coroner Carr view body at the morgue and decided te hid ng inquést at 6 o'clock this evening. Deputy Coroner Glazebrook was directed to make an autopsy in order to determine if any violence had been inflicted before the boly reached the water. —_o—_—. Adverse Report on Powderly. The Senate committee on . immigration kas reported adversely upon the nomina- tion of T. V. Powderly to be commissioner’ of immigration. The nomination has been, held up in committee for several weeks, on account of the absence of Senator Chan- ler. Mr. Chandler united with the demo- cratic senators to secure an adverse re- pore It is believed ‘that the report will made the basis of an animated con-: troversy in the Senate. s ———-2-+____ “Want” ads. in The Star because P We ha Washington. __ Their value-is $15. - Suit made To your medsute at re control The “Cubans,” mde mili. They are noted for ir jD GOOD QUALITY, - ‘and are filled with expert workmen. AAA A The Standard Tailors. THE SECRET OF ADVERTISING. “Up-to-date met! on Are Putt, Put: Poff’ and -wool Cheviot, a leading in YOUR MEASURE, We are the only.“Popular Price” Tailors who make all >. Garments in Wash: of us know, Blow, Blow, Blow.” ‘We'll have ‘fd. Bre 2 novel writer—it is not necessary that we should know anything about TAILORING—that is a secondary consideration, The main essentials a! tion, flowery 1a: the names of the European capitals and lots of brass. St. Gall would do vecy well if we were not already engaged. 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