Evening Star Newspaper, August 2, 1898, Page 7

many cases. You get the best now. books. Oak Chamber Suites... .$12.50 Hall Stands............ $4.00 Oak Extension Tables.. $3.50 GOGOGODSQO OOOO OSCOBOOO@aTOD @ Oak Sideboards........ $7.50 Baby Carriages. ........ $3.50 @ Straw Mattings, per yd.. toc. |} Parlor Suites, 5 pieces... .$16.00 gy Oak Dining Chairs...06 750. Decorated Toilet Sets.. $1.98 l Oak Parlor Tables...2. 39¢. 7th and | JSS ESESES SSS SESSSS Cutting Deep Imto Prices. Huge as our store is, we have to arrange matters so that summer goods go before fall goods come in. The time is getting short now. Fall shipments are already arriving, and we must move our present stock to make room for them. We have taken big slices off the original prices—far more than our profits in If credit is a help to you have the goods charged on our Study your own interests and take a hand in this. Great Sale. CASH OR CREDIT. HOUSE & HERRMANN, LIBERAL HOME FURNISHERS, Ss end of the bargain by buying Oak Wardrobes. ..:. +00 $8.50 Hair Mattresses, 40 Ibs.. $6.00 Box Couches,extra value.$10.00 || Decorated Dinner Sets.. $745 Sts. N.W. : ° © Ss ® ® e @ @ @ ® @ ce) Ce) S ® cS) S & ®@ ® @ © © @ SHDSOS SSSOOS SOSHSOESOS THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1898-12 PAGES, 7 yar Sian “August Spe¢ials.””| 2 Our Shoemakers’ Reserves extravagantly low prices, that they, may tempt you who don’t know our Shoes to try them. vr ’ Ladies’ Men’s : Men’s Black 3) Tan G Lace Russia Calf and Vici Kid Shoes—the Rassia Calf, Black Calf and Black and Bhoss, together arith Blats and. tn Mick Spokes lote-only one or two pais of Tan Vict Kid Hond-sewed ; made Kia ‘osteras ‘sizes these—but Kird—but the sizes missing in one lot op our special ‘particular lasts... The Simoat every aise Yn ane style or another are “most Itkely— ‘here in “one of the Dest “vatue “ogatble to sell at $8.25 that 00), and others. They late styles—and “Angust special — $2.50. Your choice of any cf regular $3, 9 $5 values. Choicg.- = $2.29. 9, Plen’s Russia Calf, Willow Calf, Black and Tan Viel Kid and Patent Leather Bi and Low Cut Shoes—hand made strictly; . . . Ladies Black and Tan Vict Kid Oxford: Batioa ang acy ‘Gontt Sead Wushad Misses’ u Children’s Black apd Tan Viel ai Button snd Lace Boots and Oxford + Ties, with ‘spring Decks; mage -08. sew the very newest and nobbjest lasts—ewell lasts; patent leather and kid tips. $2 footwear every pair. Worth $4 and ‘Sn! 92-35 Shove, a 1.39, Children’s Black and Tan Vici Kid and Tan Goat Button and Lace Spring Heel Shoes, in ~ $2.89, - Men’s Witow and Russia Calf azul Chocolate Ladies’ Hand-sewed Black and Tan French Vict Kid Oxford Ties, dainty lasts, witb pat- ent, leather tips. custom Shoo is ‘orked ths breken sizes—bat splendid values and Vici Kid Shoes, made on Ladzate, Roya ‘The regular retail value of them 18, ‘ excellent shapes. Tteally no such shoes and Chelsea lasts—the finest footwear Tor The “August special” ‘price ts ave been show® anywhere for $1.25. men—$5 aud $6 Shoes—for $2.98. 83¢. $ (. O, The Pants Sale Ought to Have Every [an’s Attention —-for the special prices give you a remarkable choice of fine values, ‘q The half yearly sale of Men’s Unlaundered White Shirts began yesterday. 38c. and 59c. are the 3 two leaders. Best Shirts ever produced to sell at these prices. z RE a 2-qt. Freezers. .$1.25 Soneeete eterna Barber & Ross = = 1ith & FE PESZEG 3-qt. Freezers. .$1.35 your own Ice creams—sher- bets—water ices — cust and other dainty “frappes" at home in one of our splen- @id little Arctic Ice Cream Freezers—you’ll be surprised to see how little it will cost you. Leave your order tomorrow. 4-qt. Freezers. . $1.65 nozzle Cool —your premises and keep the Iawn green by the free use of the Hose. We ask but $1.49 for 25 feet of Watering Hoee, all complete—and make you a present besides of a patent wire stand for holding bose in any desired position. Hose called for and repaired, 25¢. with coupling and Re ae a Roasting $1 and keep cool. Good Lawn Mowers, $1.95. ea ee ee eS C7 Wil call for your ofd lawn mower, readjnst and sharpen it and return it for $1. Poultry Netting, 45c. 100 sq. ft. {€ full rfl is taken—G0e. 100 sq. ft. if less is taken. 12c. I 32 Adjustable Window Screens...... $ $ 3 3 yourself over a hot coal stove is not yery pleasant when the thermometer is above 90 in the shade. Why not buy one of our ex- cellent little 2-BURNER GAS STOVES FOR No ashes—no dirt—and no trouble. Sereen~ Doors, with hook, eye, knob and spring hinges, only 75¢. Regulation Garbage Can Enamel Paint—pint Garden Trowels Steel Spades. Grass Sickles Geass Shears., Ice Picks. Ice Tongs 2 PERE? Barber & Ross, 11th &G Sts. Beecetectectecececeeete ee eteetetetetetetetetete tote ot LOE PEPDEPPPEEEOOEETT|_N |}: > Another Month of Low Prices. When stock taking was finished we found broken lots and odd pleces in every department. 1out charge. ete ng It’s yours without the asking. pay each week or each month. ‘These we shall sell at greatly reduced prices, for our fall stock will be here next month and we want complete Mnes and plenty of room. No matter how low the price you're welcome to credit. Everything is marked in plain figures—take what you want and then tell how much you can No notes—no interest. We'll make, line and lay Carpets free and tack down all Mattings GROGAN’S rlammoth Credit House, 817-819=821-823 7th St. N.W., Between H and I Sts. aul-78d seetonts ba ea aa a — EPStore closed at Saturdays at Watch Repairing. Do not allow your watch to be ruined for want of proper attention. We make a specialty of “INE REPAIRING of all kiads= very reasonable charges GALT & BRO, TOWELLBES, SILV ERs MITHS 1107 PENNA. AVEN Jy30-8,t, th, 28 ma ee EB & STATIONERS, SUE. Save Toney & Trouble, “TheConcord Harness,” Trunks, Bags, Suit Cases and Leather Goods, Lutz & Co., 491 PA. AVE. N.W. (Next National Hotel.) P. $.—Trunk Repairing by skilled hands. mb16-244 cad fal in the extret Our Apple Parers the feeling of = tness | Delight Serene ro aber neehelen oden tennant benaneaeey es oe sSosioiontestenionte. GIVE A BARBECUE. King’s Palace Department Store. ng’s Palace Department Store. HOUR SALES TOMORROW. Time is money indeed to you at King’s Palace tamorrow, for during the stated hours we have cut such a large slice off our al- ready low prices that the saving is almost as muth as the price that is left. “FROM 9 TO 10. |. FROM 11 TO 12. 25c. Lawns, TiAe. : in lengths Colored Republicans Boom Congres- sional Aspirations of Mr. Gould. Special Correspondence of The ping Star. EMORY GROVE, Ma., August 1, 1598. The McKinley Republican Club of this } place held a barbecue Saturday. The m2m- bers assembled at the Washington Grove station to meet the incoming 9 o'clock train from Rockville, on board of which was a large delegation headed by Mr. James Mar- tn, chief marshal. A procession was then formed, with the Gaithersburg Brass Band : All-silk Ribbons, Ic. 5 E in the front, and the line of march taken Short lengths and odds and ends of pure Sheer Lawns and Organdies > sili nee, Da 3 Inch 3 wide. All colors, ton 5 to 10 yaeds. ~ up from the grounds of the Colored Camp Just suitable for trimmings or fancy Meeting Association, where the exercises of rock) Or oma bose lc. Age. Table Oticleth tm colors, DIZ ¢, the day were held. A reception commit- eae re mperen Machine Oe ace including whfte. Bor ong; hour..- ° tee, consisting of Abraham Lancaster, Basil Tyler, Philip Stevenson, Lewis Syd- ney, Henry Warfield, C. H. Stewart, John Lisle Thread Gloves all sizes. Z Thompson, Mose Wilson, Albert Warfield, 1c. Ladies’ P. K. Bypd Bows, e above price. Oc. ie white only. For one "Oc. 25c. Ladies’ Folly worth thi hour 75e. Children’s Mult Trimmed Straw Scott McAb Week 6. vi . Bla warranted fast ico’ bee, Wésley Boyé, Vernon Duff piack, Hehe weight, Suitable for sum. Boar, Hate, tm alt colors, For one 9 Qe QW} and Col. Warfield, met the visitors and ex- mer wear. For one hour. tended the hospitalities of the elub. A $1.68 White P. K. Skirts, bounteous repast was served to all pres- 75c. $3.00 to $5.00 Trimmed $) ieee, omg ommrne stu Very stylish. For this hour : Most rich and dainty creations. Made to seli E At 3 o’clock Mr. Ashley M. Gould made an address, bis candidacy for the congressional nomination in the sixth district being the moving cause for the political assembling of his hearers and the making of the bar- becue. Accompanying Mr. Gould were a number of his friends, and conspicuous in attend- ance were a large number of white repub- licans from different districts in the county. Materially assisting in the exercises of the day was a chorus of forty voices, with Perry Tyler as director and Joseph Day organist. Matthew Thomas, Jerry Aukar at $3, $4 and $5. Your pick for m8 BBC, $1.50 Sash Ribbons, 26c. ‘The finest of pure silk sash ribbon, 7 to 10 aches wide, White, cream, pink of blue. traordinari good quality. ly worth $1 and $1.50. Yor this hour. 2OC. 50c. Ribbons, 8c. All-silk Ribbons of extra fine quality Gros Grains, Satins and Fancy Ribbons, 3 to 6 inches wide. All shades and colors. These FROM 10 TO 11. '39c. Ladies’ Drawers, 21c. Ladies’ Umbrella Drawers, trimmed with embroideries and lace; also tucked. 2 9 ¢ For one hour. e as . $1.25 Ladies’ Umbrella Skirts, trimmed with embroidery aud one row of inserting. 68 For one hour......-. eae 6 25c. Ladies’ Ribbed Vests, trimmed and crocheted with silk; also ailk ribbon. 9 Qe For cue hour z . 19. Ladies’ Vests in_ pink and pine Ribbons are every thread pure silk and and Joseph Hicks were among those who 9c. : C crochet and ribboned. For one bour... 7+ worth from 35¢. to 50e. For this hour. OCs spoke. 12ye. Turkish Towels, 15x3. For 5g, oc. Tollet, Soaps, all odors, highly 5g, Dea ponmore. William, Scott, | Joseph one nour sees, perfumed. ‘or this hour. uvall, obert Tyler, C. . Stewart, a= i drew Warfield, Robert Cooper, Joshua’ Duf- 25c. to 40c. Taffeta Rib fin and Henry Mason were the commi: bons, 12c. FROM 4 TO 5. of arrangements, and the managers were ee ROGER AA rendered great service by the women and young girls, who arranged the tables and Waited upon the guests. Many of them evidenced their political interest in Hsten- ing to the speakers and applauding the good things said. The feature of the day was the reception accorded Mr. Gou'd upon his arrival at the entrance to the grounds, he being there met by the club, headed by the brass band, and escorted throvgh the grounds to the inches wide. Warranted pure silk and the best quality of the kind on the market. Pink, 15c. All-linen Collars, 8c. Ladies’ All-linen Collars in many styles to select from. For one hour. 25c. Men's Ali-silk Neckwear in Four-in- Hands and Tecks. ora, For one hour. $1.00 Crash Skirts, 26c. $ ites Sailors, 17c. ‘The most fashionable shapes of the season. Wide or narrow oe qualities. Buy the Best Gas. Range. . For 17c Here is the best Gas Range on the market—8 fine drilled burners— blue, white, cream and all the popular shades. "s'und 60's. In plain or rough straw. Splendid styles and the way up to brims. Worth al 4 Hi t red AL-1i Crash, well speaker’ tand id th chy t this ew ‘Ski $i 39 Pe ig pp en Seep hen oa Aone ind am! ¢ cheers of the $3.00 P. K. Pts, S139.) si cre "the umuai prices. For this DEG, Mr. William B. Severe wrote and deil- P. K. Flounce Skirts, trimmed with braid. | hour.......... e hour. - ; ality. For . Excellently made, generously wide. $f 3O enh ollet Paver, beat quality. For 18¢ hang perfectly For this his hour, 6 for... Pin knelt . 9 Dept. KING’S PALACE sic, 812-814 7th St. 715 Market space. cated a poem to Mr. Gould, which the choir tendered to the tune of “Maryland, My Maryland.” a CONVENTION CLOSES, Final Proceedings of 8. S. and Ep- worth League Organizations. Special Correspondence of @he Evening Star. FRONT ROYAL, Va., August 1, 1898. The last day of the Sunday school and Epworth League convention at this place has just closed. There were a number of addresses. Mr, Gibson E. Roy spoke on “The Sunday School Superintendent as an All-round Man.” Reports of Sunday schools showed improvement in normal class work and missionary collection. Rev. Great Reduction in Hair. First-class attendants in Hairdress:ng, : fa 4 © mer = Shampooing, ete. Imperial Hair Regenerator for restoring gray hair. ev J. P. Stump had charge of the question Jarge oven, broiler and latest im- rer fails. é fy at- 9 box, ae S. HELLER’S, Pending the discussion of the success of W. the combined convention plans, Rev. C. P. Sere ee $20 720 7th Street N. W. Smith moved that it be continued, that the as cot er apl6-20d Sunday school and Epworth League con- complete for .. ference meet at the same time and place next year. It was adopted. A committee was appointed to select the Gas Appliance Co., |The Robinson Oils, “they Imbrieate more ani outlast other olis.” | Place for the next convention. The attend- es New York Avenue. Wm. C. Robinson & Son, ance was good frém beginning to end of the apll-it 9 p BALTIMORE. Ma. ——_—_. CITIZENS PROTEST. net BLANKETS CLEANED. See RT Alleged Defect in Electrie System oi 51.00 a 2 pm Geaned fi.00, Daag: eclé-tuath.te i Local Railway. ‘Wagon calls. = —===| It ts said tha? owing to defective ground connections of the electric current consid- erable complaint has arisen of late among citizens on the line of the Great Falls elec- tric railroad. Electrolysis in its worst form is understood to be evident, and the prop- E. E. WHEATLEY, THE CHARGE IGNORED. AMERICAN DYER AND SCOURER, 1068 Jeffersoa ave. (Georgetown). Established 1831. n0d3-1y-14 Buoo Poison. HAVE YOu Sanea gets Acted Colored Aches, Old = ts in Mouth, Hair-Falling? Write COOK EDY CO., 1688 MASONIC TEMPLE, CHICAGO, Grand Jury to Indict Ea- ward Springmann. The grand jury’. before Justice Cole toGay and reported that they had ignored the two charges Of assault with intent to kiN brovght against “young Edward L. Springmann, the exp: who, several weeks ago, shot two newsboys, one a white lad and the other colored. Of for Their Holidays on Land and Sea Recent Pleasant Gatherings of Home Ferces — Personal Notes. The dance postponed by the Mount Pleas- ant Athletic Club from last Wednesday will take place tomorrow evening at 8:30. ‘The home of Mr. and Mrs. George Fugitt was the scene of a gay festivity Saturcay evening, July 30, it being the third anni- versary of their tule son Adoiph’s birth. Quite a company of little ones were pres: ent, accompanied by their parents. In the dining room refreshments were served. Among those present were Jennic and Gracie King, Sterling and Malinda Taylor, Ralph and Charles Fugitt, Ethel, Mary and George Thompson, Mary and Sara Polley, Edina and Vernon Harden, Edna and Strickland Kellum, Harold and War- ren Taliavaull, Raymond Johnston, Mr and Mrs. J. R. Riddell, Mr. and Mrs. §. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Thompson, Mrs. George Kellum of Norfolk, Va.; Misses Blanche and Jessie Brinkley, Evie Tolson, Ida Haden, Maggie Hall, Ella Bayne, Annie Johnston, Messrs. Eugene Fugitt, 8S. Brinkley, F. Brinkley, J. Pier- gon and Eilis Monroe. Miss Carrie Weyrich and her nephew, Master Alfred Zimmerman, have returned from the country. Mr. F. H. Walker and wife leave today for a two months’ trip. They will stop in Atlantic City about three weeks, anc will then go to Canada to spend a month or Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hazen have gone to Atlantic City for a month. Misses Deborah and Maude Easton, davghters of Rey. Dr. Easton, pastor of the Eastern Presbyterian Church. left the city yesterday for Ocean City, Md., to re- main six weeks. The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Easton go to Old Orchard, Maine, today, to be absent until September 16. A pleasant party is spending the sum- mer at the Glebe, near North Fork, Lou- doun county, Va. The party consists of Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, Miss Anna An- drews and Miss Blanzhe Burgess of Balti- more, Rey. Mr. and Mrs. Graves, Misses Jessie and Lannia Graves of Loutsvilie, Ky.; Miss Eva Graves of Danton, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Achille Burklin and children, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lerch, Mr. and Mrs. Ber- nard Corridon and children, Miss Corridon, Mr. and Mrs. Eaton, Mrs. Dennison, Mr. and Mrs. George O. Morris, Misses Mon- trop, Mrs. Charles E. Young and Mr. and Mrs. H. Bentley Smith, ail of bilge. Mr. and Mrs. B. T. McCartney left thi: morning for Front Royal, Va., to spend the balance of the summer. Miss Florence M. Hill and Miss Anna L. Smith of Joliet, Mls., are visiting Mrs. Mar- tin and Mrs. Dennison, 1326 L street north- west. A number of young ladies and gentlemen went on a picnic 5:30 o'clock Sunday morn- ing, twenty miles beyond Bladensburg, Among them were Mrs. Mohler, Mrs. Doi and Fannie Donaldson, Mesers. William Mohler, George Plitt, Albert Saun- ders, William Saunders, David Saundecs, Charles Schneider and Otto Schneider. Mi Pauline Coith left today to visit Mrs. George A. Bright of this city at Vine- yard Haven, Mass. Among the Washingtons at Maple Grove, Va., are Mrs. Albert, Miss Ruth Albert, Miss Miriam Williamson, Miss Hurley, Miss Lilian Yates, Miss Emma Hanna, B.’Hen- dy, Mr. Handy, wife and two daughters, Mrs. Bowen and son, Mrs. Mac: and son, Mrs. M. Chase Lohr, Master Lenox Lohr, Mr. Roderick, wife and daugaters, Mr. L. Handy, Miss Gersford, Miss Riley and Mr. R. Riley. The Misses Johnson of Vermont avenue have been spending part of the summer at Atlantic City. Master Albert Johnson has been the guest of Mrs. Frank G. Carpenter at her lovely country home in Loudoun county. Miss Beall Hyatt of 16th street is at At- lantic City, staying at the Brigiton. Mrs. G. B. Coleman and children of Capi- tol Hill are spending the month of August at Highlands, near Warrenton, Va. Miss Elizabeth Prosperi and Miss Ada Pumphrey have left the city for a stay of some time at Ocean Grove, N. J., and New York city. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Harr have gone to Atlantic City to spend this month. Mrs, Godoy, wife of the first secretary of the Mexican legation, left today for Long Branch, where, accbmpanied by children, she will spend the rema the season. The/Misses Patten, who were detained in town by business affairs, have now gone north, and will finish the summer at Bar Harbor. Mr. C. A. Williams and Miss May Wil- liams have remained here ail summer so as to be near Maj. Williams, brother of the latter, who is with his regiment at Camp Alzer. Mrs. George E. Tyson and daughter, Miss Wayne Myers, have gone to Mountain Gap, Va., for a month's stay. Mrs. Lydia Depue and children are spendizg the summer in the Blue Ridge r.ountains. Dr. Edward Stevens and Mrs. St2vens of P street went up to Aurora, W. Va., this morning, where they will spend the remain. der of the season. oo AT OLD CAPON. Where Nature and Art Combine te Charm—Distinguished Visitors. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star, CAPON SPRINGS, W. Va., July 30, 1898. The long heated term has had no effect upon the gaieties at Capon, tempered as each day has been by refreshing showers and the most invigorating of mountain breezes. The great pool of mineral water is especially tempting this midsummer weather, but golf, tennis and horseback riding are all pursued with unabated vigor. Sunday last services were held in Capon Chapel, and an able sermon preached by Rev. F. A. Henry of Columbus, Ohio. The mrtic was considered unusually fine, among the members of the choir being Miss Anna Pccle of Poolesville, Md.; Mr. Peyton Clark of Baltimore, Mrs. Samuel C. Clubb, St. Louts,.and Miss Maude Walmsiey, P) fladelphia. Monday evening a pleasant little card party was given by Mrs. Henry at ber pri- vate cottage, the guests including Mr. and Mrs. James S. Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pelz Charleston, S. C.; Mrs. Clubb, St. Louis; Mrs. C. F. Nelson, Winchester, Va.; Mrs. Alexander Sharp, jr., and Mrs. R. K. Evans, Washington. The highest prize was won by Mrs. Evans. ‘Wednesday morning a subscription euchre arranged by Miss Helen Erben and Miss Maude Walmsley took place in the ball room. The winners were: First prizes, Miss ville, Md.; seeend, Miss Grange and Mr. Harry Josephs, Philadelphia; third, Mrs. ©. G. West, Baltimore, and Mra. “Altred Lambdin, Philadel; Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith joined Mrs. Smith at Capon Saturday last for a brief holiday, the pressure of public business preventing e longer stay. If the Postmaster General continues to be as pop- ular in his official capacity as he is charm- ing individually he will prove a most suc- or in the present administra- tion, He will return to Capon frem time = Selling Like Hot Cakes. | Best thing ing apples—fe vill pare bushels of apples while you are paring a half peck by hand. Price only 3 Hardware, i010 Pa. ave. John B. Espey, proofs cures. CAPITAL The shooting occurred just outside of | is absorbed by the water pipes. The cur- e season, being particular- Worst caved cared in 18°90 80 DAYS s50-PAGH Springmann’s office, on D street near the ly fond of the beautiful old place, which BOOK FREB corner of 10th street, about 3:30 o’clock in the afternoon, when the streets were P=: CLERY MAKES crowded. Springmann claimed that he shot PEPEE,. | im self defense, after having been’ pelted one with rocks. At the Police Court hearing he was sent on to the grand jury, and re- Go to Siccardi’s leased on $1,500 ball. = : INS IN HUMAN HAIR. The grand jury also ignored the charge Maisie ation nt Gone of assault with Intent to kill against Wm 00 Switches reduced to $1.50. A. Rabbitt. Be n 00 Switches reduced to An indictment was returned against Na- Mrs. ford cm Switches reduced to $5.00. thaniel Arnold, otherwise known as Wil- 5 ‘and her litth Gray and White Uair reduced in same proportion. Joknson, charging him with assault } loss Bt garry ais af Mrs. Si with Intent to kill on Edith ~ now at ‘Two of the most Mme. Siccardi, ‘The grand Jury, having completed all the | as ee - ae oa ee SE Tish ie Bent to Palele Rapak. cd | ae nT alors it Ze she grenent, frags or ‘at Cs ‘are Mr. Chari ‘clock. Z and Jobn dyeing.” is OF Malrdroming, shampooing, svt | F . : to of Savenmah” The latier Is"s ———. “= eee ee eet ened = hr soeeeres THE WORLD OF SOCIETY | teas relative of the colevrnted lecturer of ble of Tallahassee, president of the Florid Society of the Colonial Dames of Amerion was among the prominent arrivais of the bast week. Others were Judge James Up- shur Dennis, George Shipley. Allen, Thomas Craddock, Mrs ters and famity, Cc. C.” West, r. and Mrs. A. G. Thomas. Sandy Spring: Mrs, Sims Jordan, Miss Willetts, Ronni Lee Fearn, Louls M. Kruger, Washington; Mrs. T. M Mordecai and family and Miss deca! an: r. an 5 Charleston, 8. Soe ene ty ON THE CLIFFS. Newport Gayeties the Folks Whe Take Part in Them. Spectal Correspondence of The Evening Star. NEWPORT, August 1, 1898. The spacious halls of Beechwood were thrown open for sntertainment, the first time this season, last Wednesday, and a dinner “fit for a king” indeed was given by Mrs. Astor in honor of the Count of Turin, The house was redolent with American beauties, and the gold dinner service, so often described, was brought into requisi- tion. Newport has been enveloped in fog for some hours every day for the past ten days, @ heavy white fog, which drifts in in fleecy clouds and falls from the trees like rain. When not foggy the weather is hot, The season may now be said to be in full swing. A pleasant event of th» week was a re- ception held by Miss Waring, daughter of Col. Waring, at her study. On Friday evening Mrs. I. Townsend Bur- den inaugurated the first of a series of en- tertainments to be given at her villa, Fair Lawn, by @ dinner. Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont entertained st luncheon Sunday. Mrs. Wetmore entertains in a delightfully informal manner at her villa, Chateau-Sur- er. Mr. Cornelius Vanderbilt arrived, with his family, at the Breakers Saturday. The Casino hops are remarkably well at- tended, and often one hundred dancers are on the floor. Friday night ameng the dane~ ers wer2 Mr. and Miss Bustis, the Misses Potter, Mr. and Mrs. McCreery, Miss Da- vies, Messrs. Potter Paimer, jr., Willing Spencer, R. L. Gerry, Dwight Braman and Van Rensselaer King. The Town and Country Literary Club ex- pects an interesting meeting Friday next, when Commodore Stockton, U.S will Tead a paper on Corea. Miss Feek of the New York State Summer Institute is in town. Dr. Wolcott of Cambridge is the guest of Prof. Alexander Agassiz. Baron Heng?Imuller of Washington and Count Deym of London are visiting Mr. James F. Parker. Mr. and Mrs, Sloane arrived from Europe Friday, and came at once to Newport, where they have a villa. —_._—_ Alleged Swindler. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md., August 2, 1898. The authorities here are looking for @ man who is said to have swindied a num- ber of persons out of sums of money rang- ing from 10 cents to $1. The alleged sharper made his appearance in the village Satur- day morning. He represented himself as a member of one of the legations in W: ington, and stated that he w obtaining subscriptions for the Red Cross Soctety. He was quite successful in obtaining small sums, but toward evening thought it safe to take a hasty leave of the town. Fred Canfield, the thirteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Canfield, living near this place, narrowly escaped’ drown- ing Sunday afternoon. In company with several companions the lad went bathing in the branch east of Hyattsville. He waded into a deep hole, and, not being able to swim, was in imminent danger, when the cries of the other boys attract« ed two colored men, who waded in and brought young Canfield to the shore. —— Death of Mra. G. G. Cornwell. Mrs. G. G. Cornwell, widow of G. G. Cornwell an@ mother of Mr. Sam- uel G. Cornwell, the grocer, passed away peacefully yesterday at 3 p.m. Bhe was a Miss Volkenburg and Uved a most char- itable and useful life to the age’ of seventy- one years. There will be services at the residence, 910 14th street northwest, this afternoon at 5 o'clock, after whieh her re- mains will be taken to Chatham Center, Columbia county, N. Y., and laid beside those of her late husband. es BARKER. At Glen Echo, Md., on Monday, August 1, 1898, at 1:05 a.m.,’ after a iingeriug iliness, FAXLOR, veloved husband of “Catherine V. Barker. from the family residen-e, on Wednesday ives and friends 3415 @ street August 8, at 5 pom pectfully invited to at- BOLDEN. Departed this life, on Monday, August 1, 1808, after a long and painful fllness. SAM- L BOLDEN, Jr., beloved son of Milile and amucl Kolden’ and brother of Wililam Bolden and Lavinia Smith, R street northwest. at his residence, 121 Metropolitan Bapti ween 12ch and 13th sree day, August 3, at latives ipviced. al 2 . 1898, at 8:30 at bis residence, 827 BROCHE. Gn Monde: a.m., JULES Bh Lith street northwest Funeral from above nuwber on Wednesday. 3, at 2:30 p.m. CARDWELL. On Angust J, 1898, EDITH R., eldest daughter of Frank B. and Bettie 8 Cardwell (wee Allen), aged seven years, seven jonths and nine days. ral and interment ut Wilmington, Del., on ednesday, August § at & p.m. | (Richsiond, , and Petersburg, Va., papers please cupy.)* CLEMENT: On Tuesday, August 2, 1898, at i m., MARY MAGDELENE, infant dangh- ter of Win. J. and Catherine M. Clements, nee McKenna. Funersl from ber late residence, 20 15th strect northeast, Wednesday, August 8, at 10 a.m. * CORNWELL. On Monday, p.m., ELIZA, widow of t Services ut the house, west, at 5 p.m. on Tacsday, ng gent at Chatham Centre, Columb cust August 1, he late G. RAYSON. on Angust 1, 1895, beloved wife of Bilas Sudden}; Jeunie B. ¢ from late residence, 352 Kidge street ncrth- m Wednesday, August 2, at 2 p.m. Ip- Harmony Cemetery. " Gelatives and friends invited to attend. ° MITCHELL. At Batavia, Ohio, on July 28, 1806, THOMAS MITCHELL, beloved husband of . Mitchell’ and father of Mrs. C. Boarn: v. Interment at Congressional cemetery. . MONAHAN. On Sunday, July 81, 1898, at 15:30 am., KATE, beloved wife of James Monaban. Funeral’ from her late residence, 481 H_ street southwest, ca W: rch, where sequins of soul, fuvited to attend. 3" O'CONNOR. Gn T , August 2, 1808, at 10:15 a.m., at her residepce, 14 M street northeast, KATIE V., beloved Ganguter of Catharine and the late John 0 5 Notice of funeral hereafter. 2 RAY. 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