Evening Star Newspaper, May 1, 1900, Page 13

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1900-16 PAGES. “Hechts’ Greater Stores,” 513-515 Seventh Street. ° occasion! 2/ temorrow—a great round of special values has been arranged — bar- gains which only leaders can offer. The most desirably stylish trimmed and untrimmed hats, ready-to-wear hats and artificial flowers offered at specially reduced prices. mmed Hats. Untrimmed hats and $4.DS ea iain eatene” aya flowers. es’ and children’s untrimmed hats, im in all con . in white and natural; the-nots, clover, cornflow- and dais’es with brown rs, and wreaths of yelvet creat muillimery @) ong ° 2 Greatest of silk waist surprises. ‘esterday recorded the greatest silk waist selling of the season. haye such exclusive, such elaborate silk waists—for —heen offered at $4.98. Worth up to $18. are mostly taffeta silk waists—the finest rustling taffeta— but besides these are black and white satins, and a splendid assort- ment of the new handkerchief waists, which are so stylish. The taf are in every new and beautiful shade, as well as black and white. There are all-over tucked waists, all-over corded waists, hemstifched and hand-embroidered waists—all the very newest and swellest effects—with the new high collars—the new cuffs—the new French bac! ot for a moment should they be confounded with silk waists which sell at $6 and $8, for they are not such waists at all, but far handsomer—far more elaborate—far more stylish and far better. The reason they are sold for $4.98 is that many of them are slightly soiled—but you'll find it difficult to find the soiled place. 12 notions articles, 10 cents. We beat the record in this offering: _ The following twelve notions articles for ten cents: | Linen tape measure, Pieces of wide or narrow tape, Spool black or white darning cot Dozen tone er metal buttons, per hairpins, pular linen corset lace. 50c. for 75c. 24-inch black Japanese silk. ~ The coolest and most comfortable dress for hot weather is Jap- anese silk. Tomorrow we shall offer you an opportunity to buy oe H-wilic bi woven Japanese silk—light weight, and Inxurtously soft. which we Eracintee not i split or give wey in the seams when made up: best raven black, whlch yard, for Soc. sells Be 5 it 50c. for 45-inch all-wool 89c. henriettas. We shall offer tomorrow fifteen pieces of 45-inch all-wool, fine, closely-woven Henriettas, in such desirable shades as gray, castor, adet, Cardinal. rose. pearl, navy and black, for 3c. yard. Note that we say that It Is 45 inches wide and pare wool 5%c. for 8c. and 10c. India linon. 15,000 yards of sheer India linon, in remnant lengths, have just been received from the mill direct. This is the same quality h if y Lr 1 ™m @ piece it will cost you Se. and Ie. a yard. In destrable xths $; only Sc. yard 1Z54c. for 25c. superfine India linon. 1.700 yards of book-fold superfine quality white India linon, in full pieces. just received from the mill; the sheer fine quality wht offere| tomorrow for 12%%c. yard, offering a splen- daa ting dresses to buy sa? © 8 C for ladies’ wrappers ° sold usually up to $4. Samples of a well-known maker—garments which you can- not duplicate elsewhere for less than $1.50, and most of them for not less than $2.50, $3 and $4, to go for g8c. The greatest wrapper sale yet—an offering by which you get the handsomest figured lawns, percales, batistes and the prettiest of plain lawns—trimmed most elaborately—some with lace, some with braid. some with both lace anc braid, some having handsome all-over | yokes, some trimmed with wide ruffles, and some of them with wide revers. There are black sateens in the lot and black and white and blue and witte wrappers which are so much wanted. They all have flounces on the skirts; all have separate waist linings: in fact, they have all the points which make them the very best wrappers to be had. ° ° Clearance sale suits and skirts. You know what happens when Hechts’ announce a “Clear- ance Sale.” We have cut prices even deeper than ever before, and the greatest values ever offered are the result. $5.98 for ladies’ $12.50 | $19.98 for ladies’ $30 and suits. $40 suits. the very finest ladies’ taflor-made suits that have been produced thf season, the finest homespuns, finest broad r lot serges, V re all silk lined; ¢ appliqued tn the elaborat manne; for ladies’ $25 Immense reductions in skirts. $1.69 $2.98 12.98 for Indies’ bine, gray and black covert skirts, whieh are certainly worth’ $2.50. new box p ular $4 val 2 lots new shirt waists ready tomorrow—and in both lots the values are really enormous. No other store in this city shows so many waists. Shirt waists, 49 cents. Women’s —in the gre season's ch genuine French percale shirt waists te sortment of patterns—the new icest garments, for which most stores are asking 6gc. and 75c., at 49¢. Shirt waists, 98 cents. Hundreds of new white India linon waists— tucked, hemstitched and embroidery trimmed—and hundreds of handsome fancy percales and batistes— the very best made waists—$1.50 and $1.98 values —for g8c. Special bargains in wash skirts. for » lot of white pique skirts, $2 for pure Irish nen skirts; made with lap seams full in ; $OS fer, gore Seiad ge, ice: pie tal AE, Chediak back aud cirenlar flaunce: this hand and ver tylish skirt iu 0 find selling for $2 in other large stores. Secetetes? Seiad Geer Any purchase “charged” and arrangements as to the payment of the bill made satisfactory to the buyer. Hecht & Company, #3-515 Seventh Street. wn SS} ST. A LETTER SHOWING THE REQUIRE- MENTS OF THE INSTITUTION. Additional Buildings Needed to Meet the Demands for Increase of Patients. The House committee on appropriations has received a communication from the Seeretay of the Interior inclosing a letter from the executive committee of the board of visitors for the Government Hos- pital for the Insane and the superintendent of that Institution, calling attention to the necessity for extensions and improvements at the hospizal, and recommending that ap- Propriations therefor be made. “ The letter is as follows: “As members of the executive committee of the board of visitors of this hospital, and as superintendent, we join in present- ing for your consideration certain facts and recommendations relating to the present wants of the hospital, and the necessity for certain extensions and improvements as follows: “As already brought to your attention in- formally by the superintendent, the present number of patients in the hospital is more than 400 in excess of its fictual capacity. The ratio of increase in the population of the hospital annually, including patients and employes, is from 100 to 125. It is our opinion that the present condition of over- crowding and the future requirements of the hospltal tor greater accommodations de- mand that immediate preparation should be made looking to the necessities of the hospital for at least ten to fifteen years in the future, and that in pursuance of this the extension should be made on sufficiently broad lines to meet these necessities. We believe that additional accomméda- tions for not Jess than 1,000 patients should be immediately provided for. By the time the necessary buildings can be constructed this much additional room will be required, and the hospital will only then be enabied to properly provide for the number of pa- tients demanding care. Additional Accommodations Needed. “To carry out these suggestions will re- quire additional land suitable for a building site for the proposed buildings. It 1s our suggestion that the present opportunity be embraced to construct a modern hospital for all classes of acute insanity on the most approved lines which have been developed by recent experience In asylum architec- ture. and that the general plan of detached classes be followed. This will then make possible the rearrangement and reconstruc- tion of the old parts of the present buildings and regrouping of the patients In a more satisfactory manner, separating to a great eatent the sexes and races. “It can be operated most conveniently in direct connection with the present bulld- ings, and can be reached from a common entrance, enabling all business to be con- ducted from a central point and the dis- tribution of patients and visitors therefrom to all the departments of the institution. “We inclose herewith a proposal from the owners of the property to sell to the hos- pital for this purpose this tract of land, consisting of not less than 140 acres, at $1,500 per acre, providing that an appropria- tion therefor is made during the present ion of Congress. At this price we recommend the purchase for the reasons set forth herein. This price 1s less than two-thirds of the origi- nal asking price of the owners, and is con- siderably less than the estimate placed upon the tract by two disinteresved real estate men of the city. We believe that the price is less than would have to be paid by condemnation procedure, and for this reason urge your favorable recommenda- tion to Congress of this purchase. Money That Will Be Required. Ve would also respectfully recommend that appropriations be asked of Congress in the furtherance of this purchase and the proposed extension of the hospital as fellows: “For the purchase of not less than 140acres of land adjoining the present site of the hospital on the west, $210,v00; for clearing fencing, building ro: and grading thi e of the extension herein de id also respectfully suggest that board of visitors and the superintend- the ent be authorized to prepare plans, speci- tions and estimates for an extension of the hospital! sufficient to provide for 1,00 patients, sald extension to be of fireproof ruction and s of acute necessary domestic buildings and buildings required for the proper care of 1,000 patients and the requisite nurses and employes; said plans, specifications and e+ timates to be approved by the horlorable Secretary of the Interior, and the total cost of all the buildings, machinery and equip- ment, including heating, lighting, sewerage and water supply, not to exceed $1,000,000. “We would also respectfully suggest that authority be given the honorable Secretary Interior to ask for proposals and to ntracts, after these plans shall have been approved, under these restrictions and to this exteat, and that the sum of $50,000 be appropriated for the preparation of sald plans, specifications and estimates, and the commencement ef said work. A Railroad Switch. “Your attention has already been drawn to the necessity for the construction of a railroad switch from the present line of the Alexandria branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to the boiler house of the hos- pital, and we would suggest that for this purpose and for the construction of a spur from this switch to the site of the proposed boiler house of the extension, as contem- plated, there be appropriated’ the balance remaining unexpended in the appropriation for construction of the sewerage and drain- age system, available during the present fiscal year, after the full completion of said system, and in addition thereto the sum of 10, ‘he only water supply available at pres- ent for the hospital in case of fire Is a small tank over the main building of the ital. containing about 125 barrels,anda ryoir in the rear holding perhaps 2.500 000 barrels. ‘This amount is so clearly and the necessities of the in- stitution for greater fire protection are so obvious and urgent, that we join in recom- mending an appropriation for water tower, se, fire pump; pipe hydrants, hose wells and air compressor, LAWMAKERS AS GUESTS, Maryland Legislators Mect With Ta- koma Park Citizens. At the monthly meeting of the Takoma Park Citizens’ Association last evening the consideration of business matters was de- ferred and the evening was spent in a so- celal manner. The association had Invited a number of guests, notably the representa- tives of Montgomery county in the Mary- land legislature, and the speechmaking that was indulged in was along the lines of the mutual Interests of citizens of Maryland and the District. A resolution was adopted in regard to the establishment of the Takoma Park Club, and also one pledging the members to assist the Montgomery county officials in enforc- ing the local option law. ‘The president of the association, Mr. J. B. Kinnear, presided, and also made an ad- dress, referring especially to the agreeable. relations which existed between the commu- nity and the legislature of Maryland. State Senator W. W. Bouic of Rockyille, H. P. Clark of the house of delegates cf the Maryland legislature, Mr. Louis P. Shoemaker, the president of the Brightwood Citizens’ Association, and Mr. W. J. Lam- bert made addresses. Solos were sung by Mrs. Townsend, and Miss Wilcox recited and also sung. : Refreshments were served. >. Gave Farewell Entertainment. Mr. A. H. Holsten entertained members of the Northeast Washington Citizens’ As- seciation and other friends at his home, No. 1000 Florida avenue northeast, last night. A lunch consisting of thirteen va- rieties of cheese was served. Mr. Holsten took occasion to entertain his friends because he is soon to depart for Germany to visit relatives and friends whom he has not seen since 1864. He will sail from Baltimore the 23d of this month for Bremen and will go from there to Han- over, where his sister resides. From Han- over he will accompany his sister to the Paris exposition, and will visit many large cities in Germany and France. He expects to be absent about four months, ELIZABETH HOSPITAL eo) ington in point of quality, Every dollar's worth must Boys’ ‘Sallor’ Blovse Suits, in navy in neat brewn S. One-third off ‘s them. Boys’ Plain Blue Short Pants Cheviot Suits, {p double-breasted brownie and satior “styles--neat braid trimmings— thorough!s 3 to years. § makeg the We ca us) UL $1.34 Spring Sui Tomorrow for New Spring Top Coats that are lined through and through and to the edges with SILK! Choice of tan, brown, black and other neat shades. I a CLOSING OUT. OWA CHILDRENS {lt 1 | DEARAT7/TENT. i | | i i j ZN Fie ' style and general elegance. go. But t Boys’ Donble-breasted ali-wool nov Sult: fot. of strict Pants hay off makes them Boys’ double seams: AlL-wool Short Dreasted—in neat 51.66 Your size is here. Short rs—reguiar $4 qualities. Pants hat makes no difference. We are 3e quick if you want your share. ts Boys’ Plain welty. and One-third years. Hurry It Suits s stripes: gray bs and stripe, ft | 923 Pennsylvania Avenue. ! | | Vall calli il TT Cn Out Goes Every Stitch of It! We Shall Quit Selling Boys’ and Children’s Clothing Forever. This. splendid stock which now occupies our entire second floor is doomed to the every shirt waist and every pair of knee pants is now being s. departments—must have it—and WILL have it at any cost. I 1 quickest kind of clearance. Every suit— acrificed—absolutely without reserve! We need the room for our men’s These suits, shirt waists and knee pants are without a peer in Wash- Some Crowd-Bringing Prices! apd Suits—all wool—double-breasted sailor Brownle styles—vw everywhere for $3. third off reduces them to. Long Pants Suits for Boys—in neat ts and Top Coats for Men. Tomorrow for your choice of Spring Suits that no other house in town can approach under $12. stripes, checks, plaids and mixtures— perfect in fit. MM. DYIRENFORTE & CO. | HH THROUGH with them! Fancy Cheviot want these—one- 52.00 All the neatest Elegantly made. Te AT REST IN ARLINGTON. Burial of Gen. Allan Rutherford, With Military Honors. Funeral services were held this afternoon over the remains of Gen. Allan Rutherford at the family residence, 1219 Vermont ave- nue. The rituals of the Masonic order and the Grand Army of the Republic were read. There was a large gathering of those in the city who knew the deceased, and of many from Maryland as well. The court of appeals of Mary which Gen. Rutherford was clerk, out of respect to his memory. ment was at Arlington. —S Assembly Choir's Concert. The choir of Assembly's Presbyterian Church was heard in an attractive concert last night by a large audience. Dr. J. W. Bischoff and Miss A. M. Kimball acted as accompanists and the solo numbers on the exceptionally Interesting program were rendered by Miss Kimball, Mr. H. D. Law- son, Miss Rae Ratintls, Mr. J. W. Mc- Michael, Mr. Hatry Stratton, Miss Edna Scott Smith, Mr.,J..D. McFall and Mrs, Elsie Bond Bischoff. ‘Fhe members of As- sembly’s choir Atex Quartet, Miss Rae Rannels, Miss Lillie Chenowith, Mr. J. W. McMichael and Mr Prank Skinner; chorus, Miss Maude Carpéntdr, Miss Marie Sipe, Miss Rosie Grimes; Migs Lila McBath, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. MtcBath, Mr. Leamon and Mr. Murphy. With"the conclusion of the concert refreshments @ére served. — i fa The inter- A Bachcior’s Banquet. The Carroll Farce; Club presented Lewis D. Humphrey's one-act farce, “A Bache- lor’s Banquet.”’ af Nhe St. Elizabeth's Opera House last Friday night. The. en- tertainment was 4 prdhounced success and was well receiveg’ ~ The cast of charactérs was: Major Pom- roy, W. A. Mahood; Dick Foster, L. J. Cul- len; Nat Stillman, BH. Lloyd; Della Mor- timer, Miss V. Lathram; Mrs. Mortimer, Miss A. E. Neumeyer; Constance Oldfield, Miss C. Callahan; McGinnis, A. E. Fowler. D. F. O'Brien was stage director. THE 8B se ea 2 —————— ST PRESCRIPTION Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic. The formula is plainly printed on every bottle—hence you know just what you are taking when you take Grove’s: Imitatois their medicine if you knew what it contained. form. melaria out of the system. do not advertise their formula knowing that you would not buy Grove’s contains von and Quinine put up in correct proportions and is in a Tasteless The Iron acts as a tonic*® while the Quinine drives the Any reliable druggist will tell you that Greve’s 1s the Originaf and that all other so-called Tasteless Chill Tonics are imitations. that are not experimenting. when you having and excellence take long been An analysis of other chill tonics shows Grove's is superior to all others in every respect. You Grove’s—its established. superiority Groves is the only Chill Cure sold throughout the entire malaria sections of the United States. aplT-eo,tu-13t No Cure, No Pay. Price, .50c. : FOR HEADACHE Northeastern Saengerfest. The United Singers of Brooklyn, at a meeting of delegates in Arion Hall Sunday, appointed a committee, consisting of 3. K. Saenger, the president; Dr. W. Joan Scbildge and August H. Tiemann, to go,to ‘Washington and invite President McKinley, on behalf of the United Singers and the Northeastern Saengerbund, to attend the the great singing festival to be held in the 13th Regiment armory early in July. The same committee will also confer with Ain- /bassador von Holleben and be guided by him as to how to proceed to secure an audi- ence with Emperor William and thank him on behalf of the Northeastern Saengerbund for the Kaiser prize which is to be com- peted for at the festival, and to present him with a souvenir of the event. Of these souvenirs only three are being. made. One is to be given to the emperor, another to President McKinley, and the United Singers will retain the third. It was decided to appropriate $500 for souvenirs of the festival to be distributed ta the thousands of public school child: who ate to participate in the children's choir. se ‘The time for the entry of singing societies to participate in the festival aoe 8 day. It was announced that t ~elgnt societies outside of the borough of Brook- lyn would take part. — Capt. Tavis Granted a Leave. Capt. P: M. B. Tavis, 1ith Infantry, been relieved from duty as collector customs at "May: , Porto Rico, | granted four months’ leave of absence permission to go abroad,