Evening Star Newspaper, May 3, 1898, Page 7

_ Screens! cessities—and are quoting € & celal at... E Screens made to order. Lawn [lowers, $1.95. Impossible to secure as Mower as we offer at $ elsewhere. Larger ‘size more money ' darbage Cans, 50c. Lawn Mcwers for little ickles, 25c. Grass Shears, 25¢. Ice Pick: Ice Tongs, 20¢. Screen Doors, 75c. CREEN your house from invasion by flies and other insects by putting in Screen Doors and Window We make a specialty of these summer ne- “special” Screen Deors, choice of 6 different sizes, complete with spring, hinges, Weeki: @7e/ aud Kuali, fi eally 2212 222 <id sda daaccoge sa oo ieeaneeee men ca Window Screens, 15c. Wirdow Screens, adjustable to any whith window, 18 in. high. Our representative will call and cubmit estimate free! p Barber & Ross, 1 [tn & «G Sts. rth & G Sts. @O80 prices: eee A5 oh A‘ “(5°s 25 ft. ""™ Hose, $1.40.: 25 ft. of Good Watering Hose, com- plete, with nozsle for spraying or solid stream, for $1.40! FREE! wu each purchase of 25 ft. of Watering Hose we will give, free, a patent wire stand for s holding the nozzl> In any position de- ‘sired. , Garden Rakes, 2oc.- Garden Hoes, 20c. Garden Trowels, 5c. Steel Spades, soc. <A nO 5 eagentongons Ian a a terre ener From 9 to 10 a. m. 89 Chtidren’s Leng and Short Cambrie Dresses, embroidery trimmed neck, sleeves and yoke, and also tucked. For one hour, 19¢. From 9 to 10 a. m. cobseioy Was andl nee From 9 to 10 a.m. 19c. Ladies’ Lawn Aprons, with lace inser- tion, Isrge size. For one hour, 9c. From 10 to 11 a.m. 3 Senge Skirts, full widths, $1.48 med. For ene bour.. From 10 to 11 a.m. 65 Ladies’ Percale Wrappers, full front and Watteam back. Sizes 32 to 44, For oue hour, 3ic. From 10 to if a.m. We. Children’s Straw Crown Mull Trimmed Hats in all ceneeivabl: shades. For one hour, 42c. From 11 to 12 a.m. tineh-wide Panes Ribbens, Roman 3 Stripes, plaids. For one heur......... Ce From ii to 12 a.m. 6s Ladies’ Percale Shirt Waists, lanndered detae collars and cuffs, very newest pat- terms. All sizes. For one hour, 19c. From 11 to 12 a.m. 6Sc. Boys’ White Blouses. trimmed elab- orately with embroidery, all sizes. For one boar, 36c. From 12 to 1 p- m. “Se. Ladies’ Fine Cotton Drawers, with large cambrie ruffle, umbrella style. For one hour, I2i4c. 812-814 7th St. OPIPIIIOIOIOVO DOD DEY DODO DIED OH HOMME HMMM DHMH MD DHMH MMMM MEME soadeatongoagontongoatensoafonsoatesSontoSoatpatoazoatedsoaSofossretrasostpeteacoereioateasoetoete sipesersneceeinetonsoetrasontnefoatmegedse sch berheroayh Wars: making Flour higher! |‘ 10 to 15 per cent advance in wh bd buy from ust any 2d reason ts—the % a barrel—$1.50 a quar- Gerner 9tn ana Cramer & & Co., 11-3m,20 | HEAD- | ACH ES _f a psn Rone AMMAN In 2 Electric Fans Are Cheapest ‘They rarely ever erder—nnd are turned on or off of the finger. need them this —— --and best out of . ¢ 2 tench Pat them up now—you" outh. For full particulars t. ete., write us, or tele- our lepresentative will call. U. S. Electric Lighting Co. Co., 213 14th st. o.w. "Phope 1877. The Robinson Oils, | Oils, “they lubricate more and outlast Wm. C. Robinson & Son, epll-et BALTIMORE, Ma. COMO OOS King’s Palace—Department Store—King’s Palace. Some Startling Hour Sales. Tomorrow will be a day of days at King’s Palace. We have arranged a list of below-cost bargains that we must limit to one hour each, as there will be such a rush for them. We have made special arrangements to wait on customers where the big bargains are, so that you will not have to fight your way to obtain them. King’s Palace, TERSASISS ESET CEST SCTE CIOS * a PILING GG ( (Is a Mortal Enemy of From 1 to 2 p.m. 100-yard Black Spcol Silk, hand or ma- chine sewing. For one hour. lc. a spool. THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1898-12 PAGES. We've set the town wild with these* : stupendous ribbon values! Goodness—but to think of the ribbon selling wilich Bis beet going on here since this great “Trade Sale” started—you wWouldn’t believe such big selling ‘possible unless you were wete to see for yourself. Once again the master hand of Hecht’s is? apparent— once more Hecht enterprise and Hecht capital bring: the ladies of this city matchless buying opportunities. We have secured a maker’s entire surplus stock of ihe sea- son’s newest and best ribbons—the most fashionable—the most worthy qualities made—every yard of which we hand over to our patrons at really ridiculous prices. Great throngs of buyers have come in response to our former announcement—and the sale will be given a fresh impetus tomorrow—as the news of the remarkable values travels. Ribbons, JMC, Ribbons, 18c. Choice of all silk taffeta ribbons, in Choice of fine moire ribbons—in every color and shade that is new and desirable rich Roman stripes and pretty checks— fancy patterns of every desirable sort— ~—3 inches wide—and qualities which oth- ers uxk three times es much for—will be and plain blacks and colored ‘mctres—4 to inches wide—and the very same quali- el for 3: it ard. Is it ena arera eer ees = ties ‘which sell from 25c. to Doc. a yan. Don’t miss the { special suit «skirt values-=- —which are in force tomorrow. But you won't after you’ve read on—or better still, after you've been here to judge of their worth- fulness to your own satisfaction. One thing is certain—you won't find their equal anywhere in town—comparison will prove ia ) 1 ee | } « if Lo ee | i ae that. We hold out the privilege of having your purchase “charged”—and you may pay the bill as it pleases your con- venience. for ladies’ $ ll $15 suits. Tomorrow we will offer you the choice of ladies’ black cheviot serge suits, which are lincd throughout with biack ‘taffeca silk, both jacket and skirt—and also sults of tar, green and brown covert—with strap senms—jackets are silk lined—every foe” fu the lot is a $15 value—for () for ladies’ $7. ) Suits. Tomorrow we put on sale a lot of la- dies’ fine taflor-made suits of black chev- fot serge, with silk-lincd reefer jackets and full’ fan skirts—suits which show every evidence of the carefl making that has been put into them were intended to sell at $12.50—and of- fer you the choice for only $7.50. for $2.50 skirts. $1.19 Temorrow we put on sale another lot of the ladies’ handsome figured briiliantine skirts, with pretty satin damask figures— every garment of whieh 1s made in the most superior manner—well lined and well bound—and selling regularly at $2.50 —and offer you the cholce for only $1.19. @ for $3.50 $l 98 skirts. Another lot of ladies’ well-made skirts go on sale tomorrow, consisting of blue and black serge and plain black brillian- tine skirts, which are made in the most thorough style and Ined with perealine and velvetcen bound—regular $3.50 val- ues—which we offer for $1.08, sasisenstonereraeeee From 1 to 2 p.m. 12%. White Hemstitched Handkerchiefs in two size hems, emb-olJered corners. For ‘one hour, From 2 to 3 p. m. 5c. Dressmakers’ Kid-finish Cambric, in ell colors. For one hour, lk. : From 2 to 3 p.m. 2c. Ladies’ Leather Pocket Book and Card Case combined. For one hour, 15c. From 3 to 4 p.m. 35e. Cambcic Embroidery, also Inserting, in 7 to 12 inches wide, most beautiful de- signs. For oue hour, 1214. From 4 to 5 p. m. $1.25 Children’s Reefer ate 68c sizes 2 to 4. For one bour.. From 4 to 5 p. m. 15e. Ladies’ 4-ply All-linen Collars, all the styles to select from. For une hour, 8c. 15c. Men's 2100 Linen 4-ply Collars, 20 styles to select from; all sizes, From 5 to 6 p. m. 12%e. Child's Fast Black Hose, in 3 differ- ent styles of ribs; sizes 5 to 9% For one > PSISIITITTTTTVIVSSS SSS SS TOSS Lansburgh & Bro. Silks for Graduating and Commencement ‘Dresses! 18-inch White and Cream Satin. .. 2 a5c. yd. 27-inch Natural Jap. Silk. soc. quality... ..: -39c. yd. 19-inch White and Cream Satin, extra quality,.:,°.. 30c. yd. 23-inch White Taffatine, just the thing for Vining “iider face and net mousseline or organdies, all silk, in all the new. ae very durable ........ Oc. yd. 27-inch White and Cream Jap. Silk............... ae yd. 44-inch White and Cream Mousseline de Soie, all silk. Spe- Giabaten.econ bocce lee adic -59c. yd. We also have Black and all the new atau 22-inch White and Cream Satin Duchess. This quality is not all silk, but will wear fine for dress purposes...........75¢. yd. 45-inch Liberty Silk, grand quality............1...75¢. yd. White, cream and any shade vou may desire. 24-inch Figured Jap. Silks, all silk, handsome pattern75c¢, yd. 2t-inch All-silk Satin Duchess, white and cream..$1.00 yd. at-inch White and Cream Brocade, all silk......$1.00 yd. 21-inch White and Cream Bengaline, all silk... . -$1.00 22-inch White and Cream Taffeta, extra heavy, for dress, $1. 00 yd. Lansburgh & Bea 420-422-424-426 7th Street. yd. 5 DDO DDBLIBLPBLBDDNH'NNN3N9N9ND >I!e > hour, 5c. 715 Market Space. DODO MED cs RE ‘ Sarsaparilla \| i | | Il a (Spring Fever.” Sarsaparilla drives “spring fever” from the system— purifies and enriches the blood—takes away that “tired feeling”—brings back the appetite—and invigo- rates both mind and body. WILLIAMS’ SARSAPA- RILLA is a famous spring tonic and blood purifier. Only soc. a large bottle. WILLIASIS’ Temple Drug Store, ) “Cor. 9th and F Sts, der ferber te fefer Before Redon berber Dreher dekoreederde deeded: “Credit here is an accommodation—not a burden.” —— Mattings, Refrigerators, Baby Carriages. These are your principal household needs at this sea- son of the year. We can show you the largest and best lines in the city. Come and select what you need—our prices are as low as those of the cash stores, and we'll sell you ON CREDIT, : We don't ask you to sign notes or pay interes}_—eive us what you can spare weekly or monthly. Our Carpets are made, lined and laid free‘! ard we charge nothing for waste in matching figures, Weill ineas- ure your rooms and tack the Mattings down free.'' GROGAN’S Mammoth Credit House,” 1 817-819-821-823 7th St. si. Between H and I Streets. my2-76d And pictures of all descriptions A . but cheap. ‘assortment of neat apd different mats. STALEE'S Ladies RTISTS MAKE Soldier “Boys” Need “bese” who sre fe QUININE: PILLS. WORTH CULTIVATING. |THE WORLD OF SOCIETY A Few Personal Traits That Are None ‘Teo Common. Fair-mindedness. We all protest that we are judicial, and willing to consider both sides of ® question, but at beart we are hot partisans. Chasity. Not’ the charity that tonses a nickel toa beggar, but the charity that will neither lis- ten to nor spread malicious gossip. Truth-telling. Most of us fail in this re- spect, rot because we intend to deceive, but he- enuse we do Lot observe correctly and are care- less in choosing words. Good menners, How many persons we Knew whose “outside is their worst side. Some men think that if they are honest and upright they may be as boorish as they please. Cheerfalness, This is lerg™y a question of bodily health. ‘The man with shaky nerves, weak digestion and a tendency to He awake nights may be pardoned for trritability. What be needs is a general stimulation of the bodily forces, and he firds it in Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey, which is free from deleterious matter as the snow on an Alpine craig. It is valuable to dyspeptics and to all whose systems are unstrung by work or sus- pense, This whiskey has been honored with the sarction of conservative physicians of high repu- tation, Drugzists and grocers have Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. WHITE & REDDING, Philadelphia Store, 811 Pa. Ave. Successors to Clark & Co. “Thinner” Underwear. We sell no trashy, slazy qualities of Ladies’ Underwear at any price, but can sell the finest grades for as little as this: Ladi Light-weigh: neck and Sleevelees Richtee. io 1 bed Vests. Special. 2 Light-weight Robbed Vests, high neck tbbon, and ‘short sleev run. 1214c. x el; fe ‘ igh neck and leeves—knee = end ankle lengths; pents to match. Special... 25c. Vests—low Light-weight Lisle ‘Thread neck and sleevelese—a_ very supe- rior quality—at. Ce Nobby Shirt Bargain table, aists Cheap. first floor—Lot of Ladies’ Handsome Shirt Walsts—in assorted styles and sizes—best makes—but lines are some- what broken—going ai half price and even Jess, as for inst: Waists are 48c. $1.50 Waists are 69c. hirt waist buying is booming—and re’s no better Une, customers sas, there's no prettier or more exclusive collection anywhere than are shown on our third floor—all the newest materials—nobbiest patterns, at from 4ic. to $3.50, with every price between. Parasol Specials. Special values in Children’s Silk Para- sols, in pink and blue, at Svc. and Ladies’ swell Black Coaching ‘Sonshades at $1. $1.25, $1.50, $1.75. Beautiful wv. ash Fabrics. Chotce line of (Checked. Striped, Plaid and ‘Broken Plaid Ginghams, at 12% ind 20c. SPA surpassing ne of new Plain Colored Organdies, In all evening shades. inches wide—really worth 2e. Special 18¢. “Tron Frame” Grenadines at pure silk—24 inches wide, at T5c., ¢. and $1 yard—48 imches wide, at Bes Spring Suits Reduced. con, we have red a her fon of our immense Spring Suit Stock to facilitate aelling—these are but sample savings: $10 Suits Now $96.50. $12 Suits Now $7.50. $15 Suits Now $10.00. White& Redding, 811 Pa.Av it ADIES’ Colored Shirt Waists —and Men’s Neglige and Fancy Shirts retain their orig- inal color when we wash them! We pay for all we fade! Phone 592, or drop postal. Frazee’s Laundry, Piont and 1214 & 1216 D St. Main Ofice, G05 13th. et. 3109 M st. = Teveeseeee : : Let us Clean Your: : : : : : ° : A pe, pate "OM diet aad. spots of all ¢ 4 kinds—but brightens the dulled e: —We take up cary clean them ‘and =. store them so moths can't get at them. * Small charges. e Co.,° 6 ithe Houghton... 7 sti Chocolates. We make an endiess veriety of this pop- ular candy, from purest materials, always fresh and neatly packed. 3 ASSORTMENTS, 25, 40 AND 60c. LB. WB LEAD IN CHOC- OLATES, 021 F St. and Gill's, 133 bas Maine or Cuban Spccn with a pound. my3-10t* “Specials.” WHOLE WHEAT BREAD—for folks —— who are thin. GLUTEN BREAD for —— diabetics. BOSTON BROWN BREAD for every ene who enjoys a most delf- cious bread. (7 We send orders at any time—fresh. ——— Drop postal or "phone 235. Krafft’s Bakery, So S482 AND PA. AVE. my3-t,th,s-20 Burt’s Shoes.. For forty years the stand- ard for absolute comfort, . exact fashion, unequaled wear. For Ladies and Men. 3.50, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00. School Shees, band-made, eine etait e a on oben Sey Soni ther ‘wear. -Burt’s, Dr, and Mrs, Johnston Celebrate Their Silver Wedding. A Brilliant Company Entertained—A Quiet Home Wedding—Per- sonal Notes. Dr. and Mrs. Taber Johnson celebrated their silver wedding anniversary yesterday by a large and brilliant reception from 4 to 7. Their Farragut square residence was prefusely adorned with flowers, many bou- quets and clusters of fine roses sdeing sent with the congratulations of friends. S'lver Presents were equally numerous, and many handsome souvenirs of the occasion came from near and distant friends. Mrs. John- son was assisted in receiving by her sister, Mrs. Darwin, Mrs. Maynard and Mrs. Franklin 8. Nash. Miss Ethel Johnson, with a bunch of schcol-girl friends, also tock part in dispensing the hospitality of this pleasant heme. Mrs. Johnson wore her wedding gown of cream white satin, trimmed with lace, and carried a bouquet of bride roses. Relatives from this and other cities were present, and the other guests very charmingly ‘represented the official, resident and diplomatic wcrld of the capital. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. McCarthy, who were married at St. Peter's Church last Wednesday morning. have returned, after their wedding trip. This evening they will be given a reception by Mr. and Mrs. M. 1. Weller, the bride’s parents, at their res- fence, 408 C street southeast, from § until 11. Mr. and Mrs. McCarthy will be at bome Thursday May 19 and 26, at Pres- cott, Onfario, which they will make their future residence. Among the pleasant informal recept! yesterday afternoon was ihat of Mrs, Mil- : Highland Terrace, upon whom most of Lg last week of ee grancdaughter called. Mrs. Clarkson also received with Mrs. Miller. Gen. and Mrs. Clarkson will shortly return to New York, to be at home to welcome their son and ‘his bride, Mr. and Mrs. Coker F. Clarkson, back from their wedding trip. Mrs. Curtis J. Hillyer, who has been down at Fortress Monroe for her health, has re- turned and is much improved. Mrs. Rengifo, wife of the Colombian charge d'affaires, Gen. Rengifo, who has been very ili lately, is nowy much beter. Only a family party and a few personal friends will witness the marviage this after- noon of Miss Dera Edmonson Allen an: Paymaster Charles Conard of the na The ceremony will take place at the resi dence of the bride’s mother, in Georgetown. The marriage of Miss Tillie Scott and Mr. Francis P. McCann took place at Holy Trinity Church Wednesaay evening at o’cluck. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. Father Scanton. The bride wore a light heliotrope gown trimmed in white satin and chiffon, with hat and gloves to match. She was attended by Miss Celia McCann, sister of the groom, who was prettily gowned in navy blue with white trimmings. Mr. Edward P. Collins, cousin of the bride, acted as best man. A reception followed the ceremony at No. 723 2d street northeast, the future home of the couple, and was attended by relatives and intimate friends. Some of those present were Mr. and Mrs. O'Dono- how, Mr. and Mrs. McKenna, Mr. and Mr: Wm. P. Collins, Misses Annie McCann, O'Donohow, G.' O’Donohow, L. Hart, ‘sts at the marria the Misses Katle and L. Burke, Mrs. Maggie Cook, the Misses McKenna, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. J. Liston, Messrs. Davis, McKenna, McCann, O'Dorohow, Mr. and Mrs. Mar- tin Grogan and Stanton. Miss Norma Norton of Newport News and Miss Mary Blatch of Hazleton, Pa., returned last night to their homes after spending a few days with Miss Mabel Hughes of Mt. Pleasant. At the rectory of St. Paul's Church, by the Rev. Alfred Harding, Miss Florence D. Magruder and Mr. Rodman L. Miller were married April 20. Owing to the recent il!- ness of the bride's mother only the imme- diate families of the contracting parties were present. The handsome bride is the daughter of the date Richard A. C. Ma- gruder and granddaughter of the late ex-governor of Maryland, Robert Bowie, and great-niece of Thomas F. Bowie. Their numerous friends will be pleased to learn that the couple will make Washing- ten their future home. Miss Ethelwyn B. Hall returned Friday from a three months’ trip to Atlantic City and Philadelphia, where she has been de- lightfully enterteined by her friend, Miss Watts. Miss Ransom has returned from a two weeks’ visit in New York. She will be at home to callers Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Burdette and Miss Burdette have returned from Atlantic City. Mrs. Ruter W. Springer of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Augustus D. Lynch, 5 Iowa circle, during the absence of her husband, Chap- lain Springer, who is now at Tampa with the 6th U. S. Infantry. Miss Mazie Killingsworth Brown left the city today to join her sister, Miss Elizabeth Brown, in New York city, where they will both ren.ain for several weeks. —__.__ DOLLY MADISON'S TIMES. An ‘interesting paper on the times of Dolly Madison was read last even- ing at a meeting of th> Columbia Historical Society in the banquet hall of the Shore- ham by Mr. J. Madison Cutts. The author, who is a relative of the famous woman, and who, when a child, was much in her life and company, gave interesting reminiscences of Mrs. Madison and interestingly sketched her life and character. Mr. John A. Kasson, the president of the society, occupied the chair, and in the au- dience was ex-Secretary John Sherman and Mrs. Sherman. It was announced that Mr. Thomas W. Smith had been elected a member of the society. At a meeting of the board of man- agers a committee was appointed to con- sider the advisability of preparing, under the auspices of the society, a bibliography of the District of Columbia. There is no complete list in existence of the books and pamphlets relating to the District. The committee On bibliography is com- posed of the following: W. B. Bryan, M. I. Weller, James F. Hood, A. R. Spotford and Dr. 8. C. Busey. — RAPIDLY ORGANIZING. District Volunteers in First Regi- ment Being Enrolled. The organization of the several cumpartes of th2 regiment of Ist D. C. Volunteers was commenced in earaest last evening. The exclusive publivation In The Star of the roster of officers ended ail conjecture in that direction, ana’ the officers of th2 sey- eral companies were able to proceed with- out further delay with the work of get- tng their commands in shape. Ali the company quarters last evening w=re scenes of activity and the resuits were highly sat- isfactory. Company E, the senior company of the regiment, of whica Lieut Col K. A. O'Brien will be captain, enroiled fifty men in -ess than au hour. Th: mem- bers of Light Battery A and of ihe Ist Bat- talion have decided to afGliatc themselves with this company. Anotier meeting will be held at S$ o'ciock icits evening at the headquarters of the 2d Iegiment A drill will follow. Ths expecta-ion is that the company will be recruited to its full strength seventy-seven men this evening. Gert a BIPINDE LIS ne eee The majority of the other comparies will |” Se ee The Best Food In the world will not build up the wasted substance of humanity un- less your stomach is in proper shape to properly digest it. It is the one organ that must be right or else others will soon be wrong —producing sickness. Aid diges- tion and your stomach will help you to keep every other organ in good order, thus producing health. Johann Hoff’s Malt Extract Aids Digestion, MAKES FLESH AND BLOOD. AVOID SUBSTITUTES. NOMINATING COMMITTEES. Their Members Named by Christian Endeavor Union. The May meeting of the executive com- mittee of the District Christian Endeavor Union was held last evening at Calvary Baptist Church. After a short song service, conducted by Mr. Zimmerman, chairman of the music committee, and devotional ex- ercises, led by Mr. G. 8. Murray of How ard University, the treasurer, lookout com mittee and good citizenship committee each made a report. The representatives of the several denominations then assembled in different parts of the room and selected the following persons to act as a committee to nominate officers for the union for the year beginning September 1; Baptist—Miss Evy M. Dickinson, First; Mr. H. C. Johnston, E Street; Dr. F. A. Swartwout, Calvary. Chrisiian—E. W. Stoce, and Miss Lena Summy. Congregational— Miss Fiora Johnson, First; G. W. Coffee, Lincoln Memorial, and J. L. Neal, Plymouth. Lutheran—A. D. Spangler, Geo. F. Muth and P. T. Hickman. Methodist Episcopal—Miss Bessie E. Tay- ae Union; E. H. Toomey, Galbraith A. M. E., and A. L. Dietrich, Mt. Vernon Place (South). Methodist Protestant—R. L. Dutton, Cen- tral; Miss Mamie Vessey, Mt. Tabor, and C. W. Bohannon, First. Presbyterian—W. J. McClellan, W. L. Moulton, and Edw. Tarring. n—Miss Ella M. Ford. ersity—G. S. Murray. United’ Bret! Howard Uni It_was expected that Rev. H. M. Wharton of Baitimore would be present and deliver an address on ‘The Prayer Meeting.” but he was unable to attend, and Rev. E. Law- rence Hunt of New York Avenuc Presby- terian Church conducted a short open pat- liameat on that subject. Just prior to the meeting of the execu- tive committee there was a meeting of the correspondence committee ami the press correspondents in the interest of press com- mittee work. —_+—_—_ Suit to Recover Damages. Suit at law to recover damages in the sum of $5,000 was this afternoon instituted by Elleanor Price against the Metropolitan Railroad Company. The plaintiff claims that November 30 last she was thrown from a car of the company at 4th and Kast Capitol streets and painfully injured. gs Released on Personal Recognisance. James J. Verser and Robert N. Mills, re- cently convicted in Criminal Court No. 1 of the larceny of 6,000,000 envelopes, the Property of the United States, from the Globe building, were today released on their personal recognizance, Chief Justice Bingham suspending sentence during good behavior. Similar action was taken in the case of Benjamin Dorwart, the old soldier con- Victed of drawing two pensions from the government at the same time, and also in regard to William Jackson and Annte Nay- scr, convicted of adultery. ee Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: White—John B. Murdock and Harriet E. Colbert; William Taylor and Mary R. Law- rence, both of Baltimore, Md.; William H. Barker and .Kate Ray Tolson. Colored—William H. Coleman and Cor- nelia Wiley. oe The Mothers’ Congress. Copies of The Star, from April 30 to May 7, inclusive, containing the proceedings of the Mothers’ Congress, will be sent by mail to any address for 15 cents. — -+-— ‘The Star Out of Town. The Evening Star will be sent daily by mail for 50 cents per month in advance. F. M. Bradley = DIED. ATKINSON. On Monday, May 2, 1598, at 3:15 p.m., ELSIE LORENA, beloved little daughter of Eidron W. and Neilic J. Atkinson, aged four years and six months. A lovely bud in beaven to bloom. from parents’ residepee, 13500 North C: tol street, on Wednesday, = 4, at 3 pm. BARKER. Monday, May 2, 1898, Delek pam, HENRY ADOLPHUS BARKER aged twenty-one years, at the bome of his Parente, the late Wa, H. Barker and Martha Barker, Benning, D.C. Faneral ‘on ‘Thureday at 4 o'clock. BUERE. On Moy 2, 2600. ae at 12:30 o'clock p.m., By Acker street north taking establishment Wednesday, Ma o'clock p.m, (Detroit, Mich., ‘papel copy.) DODGE, On Monday, aay 2, 1806, WILLLAM DODGE, aged seventy-nine yea: at Oak HL "Ginpel ‘on Wednesday, May 4, at 3 o'clock p. a At Garfield Hicopital on May 2. 1808, GEORGE P. » aged twenty- chapel, Gi ery, 10 a.m. Bostou and Phitedalpita’ papers please On Sunday, May 1, 1808, at Asheville, DANIEL 8. HUGHES, aged twenty-nine tr igh mase’at St. Peter's Charch Thure- ‘day morning, May 5, ai 9 o'clock. friends ta- vited te attend. On Tuesday, May 3, 1808, after a sbort Mness, ut ‘her resi F street southwest, ISABELLA A. MOTT, beloved wife of J. Arthur Mel aoe daughter of the late Hugh and Mary Motlee oF funeral hereafter. remains of the late THOS. A. be removed from Mt. Olivet Yes Wednesday, May 4, 1898, at 3:30 e'clo mals , Departed thin Ute om April, 20, 1838, RALLS, beloved husband of Lillie ta father of Laln KR. Johnson, of Burrell B. Johnson, . 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