Evening Star Newspaper, September 27, 1898, Page 10

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1898-12 PAGES. _933 Pa. Ave. THE EASTERN STAR from Third Pag2.) (Contt * Advance Opening EXHIBIT Of Suits, and Petticoats. Season "98 and "99. A LL th Corsets and e devoted to openti sive new fall is week will b r exch 1ew, 933 Pa. Av. g Company m.tu.th&f-s DO DSSS SOD ( $5.50 A VERY SMALL JLTOSSOS OSSD in a silk- | lined case. er evidence of our nd proves on ALL DRUGGISTS. seld-cudth-tf “ENDIARISM. Persistent Efforts to Burn Washing- ton Grove Statien. her attempt was made at an early ning to destroy the rallroad ngton Grove. Through the ergetic work of Messr: Peck and Foster the sta- the second xt- ‘This is en made recently to fire the 17u e r attempt was made, an grove, 2s well as the rai! . prosecuted a diligent inquiry sult. The attempt this morning made shortly after 2 o'clock. The ng near the b: e rm was given. The gentie- zed the flames on the outside of ding and then broke into the sta- n order to put out the flames in the When the flames had been subdued r blaze about 300 yards away at- d their attention. It was a wagon, ng two tons of straw, the property a neighbor, who was about to ship the w. Had the wind been blowing from orthwest several freight cars would btedly have been destroyed. @ seems to be a determined effort on h@ part of some one to destroy the sta- — Detectives are investigating the mat- Chapter received a cordial invitation to fold its ninth triennial session at your rational capital, and since its acceptance the members of cur several jurisdictions have anticipated with pleasure this visit to e word welc Means volur spoken from the and we believe thit all y asant words of greetin d by teeti akin to behalf with a poetical selec 2 of the addresses the follow- Moore, Minne- B. William D I 2 P. W. M. C. H. Yest,worthy matron, Ruth uel M. Y, » Mrs. M Tomlinson, {. H. Gould, e Louther, Connoll Graumpf .. Thomson, Mr: M. E. Bishop, Lizzie Plitt, Miss M. A. Roberts, Mr. and y McK ‘taylor Wade, s. D. Roberts, Mrs. Willis D. Engle, Mrs. Addie ©. Connecticut; editor East- Indianapolis, Ind.; Ohio; Indianapol! ¥ » Rhode Mr. B. E. Zinn, Blossom, Rhode Rhode Island; age, P. G. P. and P. G. ew York; M Mrs master, A. Johnson, P. 3 T. Swartz, P. + Topeka, M., Beloit, ase hu: s. Isadore Fordes, F Mr. and Mrs. Orin EL Mrs). A. a L. Hedges of Montana, wife nelius Hedges, a prominent Ma- ffi Star, and her friends of her election. Reception Tonight. feel sure will be a reception at 8 o'clock p.m. « Natioral Rifles’ Armory to the mem- bers of the General Grand Chapter and to members of the order by the Grand Chap- ter of the District of Columbia. An extra- ordinary program will be presented, with music by Haley's Band. ption at the Ebbitt House last a delightful affair, and was ed. The ladies were mostly attired in black silk and were liberally adorned with jewels. Most Worthy Matron Partridge, attended by a large number of her California friends and cther visiting sisters and Mrs. Lamond of this city, were in the receiving line. Among those present were Kate 8. Rowe, Catharine E. Merritt, Maria A. Plerce, Mrs. C. L. Pierce, Mary Moore, H. D. Ro J.B. Merritt, C. bk.’ Pierce, A. D. Wilson, all of California: Mrs. A. 8. Williamson, Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Woodman, Mrs. V. C. De Shields, Mrs. Mary Burklin, Mrs. E. Schneider, Mrs. D. Cr Mrs. Alexander Scott, Grand Sec- } ret L. Patten, P. W. M. Wm. A. Gat- . B. Hoderman, Mrs. C. W. Palmer, Mrs. J. V. Hollinetee, Mrs. L. E. Bushby, Mrs. H. L. Lauterbach, Mrs. C. A. Sautter. Mrs. C. B. Hall, Mrg. ML. Partridge, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. and T. A. Fitch, Mrs. H. M. Stark, Mrs. E. Randali, Mrs. N. Miller, Mrs. C. W. Gifford, Mrs. M. Blossom, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Van Deusen, Mrs. J. Bar- ton, Mrs. G. Holtzclaw. a Last week of Hoeke’s Clearing Sale.—Ad. 3 ein See soon Sts conten set % S00 ee Srsonteng Soa Sedeteceeedeey Sodesegedetege ef SSoncengeege sSondoesesseogengeesongoaze oesondengeeceatenge Sendeeseogenseese Sorte sSeeseegensongens Seege sSeadeesesgengengessenge Sot sesgessesgengendoating EES LER NISHINGS: 0 Seteedeted sf mts Seen sed fee Soe Sento “ & & & x & & + = = AES 2 KEGRS= < WwO-picTURES £ Bony FRAMES £ i + SB Zz Senarsameonsetsencenyy Caatorterseesertense : fot plished, But we’ve a mission. “Greater Saks Stores.” superstructure. ital will give prestige and advantage to our retailing power. 31 Rue St. Cecile, Paris, Messrs. Weil Brothers will represent us in that city and on the continent of Europe. Our New York offices,with ten large sample rooms, at 568 and 570 Broadway, New York, will be under the direct supervision of Mr. There each of the ‘‘stores’”’ will be allotted ample space, afford- ing our buyers every facility in their search for the best merchandise obtainable, and offering at all times to manufacturers of the right sort of goods a cash purchaser. The advertising. THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH SHALL BE STATED. We shall have no spasms of bargains. news of the store--a record of facts--interesting and profitable always--but al- ways literal and unvarnished. We shall rely upon your intelligent discrimina- The merit of our merchandise is to be our claim to your patronage--and not the decoying quotations of impossible prices. We shall be true tothat motto of the past-=-“LOWER PRICES THAN OURS MUST MEAN LESSER VALUES.” The Saks Stores open their doors tomorrow--we use that word stores very--VERY advisedly--and every line of merchandise we carry must be the best in the city--or that stere will be abolished. and see the improvements and the extensions we have made--get acquainted with the resources they open up for you--hear the harmonious response at every counter to the key-note of quality-excellence and price-rightness that we THERE WILL BE NO BRASS BANDS NOR SOUVENIRS =-but the best display, we believe, of STANDARD FPERCHANDISE that has ever ‘ We have purposely refrained from chronicling any ss of the multitude of complimentary offerings of the opening--for we want you to feel that freedom we extend in our invitation. ness after that. Andrew Saks. tion. have sounded here. been viewed in Washington. i AMMA AAA MLM ] Het Saks and Company, A fresh page in our comme exactly thirty days since Mr. we acquired his store and stock. are now ready to show you. is it not fair to predict ABSOLUTE PERFECTION? Ours has been a gradual development--not a sudden b We have grown steadily--by hard work--and we trust--worth expanded aimlessly nor thoughtlessly. We recognize are about to enter merchants of undoubted ability, with whom wea Our ideal is for Washington a PERFECT STORE vast in its resources--as comprehensive in its detail--as complete--and as liberal in its methods as any in the country. OR ACKNOWLEDGE THAT WE FAILED TO DO SO. As far as the eye of experience can discern nothing has been left undone in the past to attain that end within the old limits of our lines of service--and we’re ready now with t For them we have mo apologies to make. with new machinery oftentimes, there’s an unforeseen hitch, and any comings of stock or store are discovered, with your kind assistance and gence, they will be promptly corrected. The great growth that’s begun is not to be checked by self-satisfaction. THIS SHALL BE A BETTER SHOPPING PLACE EACH SUCC With our past most everybody is fam reaped is such as always comes with well-directed effort--and has led us from a small beginning te great and greater achievements--carrying with u the outstart your confidence. and holding it by unrelaxing integrity. The present is due to the work of the past. Solid in foundation--solid in Yeur handiwork--and ours. And the future--it stretches before us unobstructed--unimpeded to pro- gress by the flaws of immaturity or the errors of inexperience. and the people are mutual friends--and the friendship is fast tied by the cords of thirty-one years’ close and satisfactory relations. We've girdled the universe with our sentries--armed with abundant cap- wide-awake--watchful--quick to see and secure et A opportunity that ith head rcial history will be Emmons S. Smith comp What we have done If in this short time so m ene iar. Commandiag it by right We Penna. Avenue and Seventh Street. Sontentententontontoatoetonteeseesentoatoctossooondongonteatoasoatoatoatoatoaseeseetoetoasoasoes oe eeazeniedienronteedoaSeatoatoatoatoatocteeteatedtesfets uch has b already i WE WILL ACHIEVE THAT-- But each day authentic There’il be time enough for busi- eels POLLS GOOD soeloes LeaLonloniontpetee urst hh ne But if, as hor ort= indul- 4 The reward that we have 53 = 4 from of honest purpose-= The store uarters at reendetivateeetteatentenioateeeateatonteatentontoeteateateetoeseateateeteateatoateasonteatoateetoatvateazeatoarveteazeateateeteatvaseeteageageateeroate bet want you to come AARON EEE NAEP IEE IPI GRAVE OFFENSES CHARGED James August Accused of Assault With In- tent to Kill. James August, jr., said to be a theatrical man, was arrested in Baltimore this morn- irg, on @ charge of assault upon his wife in this city, with intent to kill her. It is also alleged that he assaulted his s'ster-in- law, Miss Mollie Burkhart, and this charge may be preferred against him when the case reaches the Police Court. The affair happened Sunday night, about 8 o’cloek, in front of No. 634 C street north- ecst, where the pangies do the affair live. Mrs. August, whise fhaiden name was Fannie Burkhart, 4s a ,daughter of Mr. Burkhart, who is connected with the police department, and ghe {s said to have bet a@ member of Rice’s theatrical company. Sunday afternoon Migs Mollie Burkhart accepted an invitation to go riding with her sister and brother-in-law, and before returning home a stop Was made at a re- sort across the branch. August, the police were informed, indulged in some strong érink, and when he reached home he in- augurated the trouble. When the carriage reached the front of the Burkhart family residence the trouble got at. its worst. Just what started it the police do not know, but Miss Mollie Burkhart, who called at police headquarters yesterday, told the de- tectives something of the affair. Accord- ing to her statement, Mr. August began pulling at his wife as soon as the vehicle stopped, and, in addition to tearing part of her clothing from her, she, says, he beat and attempted to kick her. Miss Burkhart says she got out of the row with a black eye, but no severe inju- ries. Her sister's condition, she reported, was 50 serious that she had to be put to bed and a physician called. Procures a Warrant. The young lady was extremely anxious that her brother-in-law should not escape punishment, and Acting Inspector Board- men told her to procure a warrant and he would endeavor to apprehend him. A warrant charging assault with intent to kill the Wife was sworn out, and Detective Baur was intrusted with the duty of find- ing the missing man. He soon learned that August had gone to Baltimore, and he, too, went there. He learned the fugitive was in that city yesterday, but the latter manag- ed to keep out of his way. Before leaving’ Baltimo: re Detective Baur gave the police of that city the, benefit of what information he hed obtained, and early this morning Acting Inspector Boardman received a tele- his arrest. Today Detective Baur went over to Bal- timore end returned with the prisoner. August told the officer that he had been drinking, but made no explanation of Sun- day night's affair. He will be taken to the Police Court tomorrow morning. > --— Last week of Hoeke’s Clearing Sale.—Ad. a Colunbian Fraternity Incorporated. Articles incorporating “The Columbian Fraternity” were filed today¥in the gffice of the recorder of deeds. The general man- agement is to be vested in a supreme lodge from among the members of the associa- tion, this body fo select an executive com- mittee, a president, a secretary and a treas- urer. ‘Phe articles are signed by Herman Baumgarien and @ number of others, gram from the Baltimore police telling =| Changed His Name. Justice McComas today granted the p tion of Jacob Moses Weinstein and chan: the petitioner's name to Jacob Moses Sv retain ce Thornton S| chter's Will. -The will of Thornton Slaughter of Hills- dale, D. C., dated June 23, 1897, was filed today for probate. To his wife, Fannie E. Slaughter, he leaves all of his property while she lives, and at her death it is to go to his daughter, Geneva Slaughter. His wife is made administcatrix. Se A Business Change. The office of Johnson Bros., which hes been for the past quarter of a century in building 1206 F street, destroyed in the recent fire, will be removed the Ist of the month to ent it yu ing 1212 ¥ street, Quarters in the buiid-