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The Washington times., 1895-05-29
'TiS kho Month of
Graduating Gowns
SWEET But SIMPLE FR0CKS
FOR COMMENCEMENT.
Airy Swiss Muslins Trimmed
with Delicate Laces and
Taffeta Riblols.

New York. May 25.-Commencement
materials vary with the fashions, of
course, so this year the sweet girl grad
uate turns to Swiss, well knowing that
there a remarvelous possibilities in this
dainty old-time textile Nothing SO lends
itself 10 girlish simplicity as Swiss muslin,
and the crisp transparent weave makes
il especially adapted TO the charming old
fashioned trimmings. the tucked collars
and bretelles worn 10y our mothers, and
that seem becoming to all types. Blonde
girls and bruno girls, thin maids and fat
maids, are all alike adorable in these col
lars, which may be in the shape of square
panel pieces narrowing at the top and
hanging TO a ribbon stock, or else have
a sailor back and two square fronts that
fall 10 the bust line three inches apart
Another shape has, added 10 the sailor
back. two long, slender fronts that curve
slightly at the outer bust line aud fasten
loosely at each side in the belt a short
cape in deep points is yet another, and
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
PRIZES FOR SCHOOL cH1LDREN

The "woman's Edition" of the
washington Times, TO be issued July
4, for the benefit of the Home for In
curables, offers three prizes TO the
scholars of the High Schools and pub
lie schools of Washington who VIII
furnish the largest list of subscribers
to the paper.
First tPrize-Harper'sM 'sMagazine-one
year.
Second Prize Cosmopolitan Maga-
zine-one year.
Third Prize-McClure's Magazine
one ear.
Send subscriptions, with subscrib-
er's address, to business Managers,
Woman's Edition, Times Office.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
Mrs. Bradley Meant Cooperation.


Editor Times: Justice to me and to
others, requires correction of the state
ment that appeared in your columns re-
Gently, to the effect that financial aid"
was solicited of an official of q messenger
company i'll behalf of the boys work and
was refused"
This is mistake, as no such appeal has
ever been made. ! distinctly used the
word cooperation" which consisted in
permission TO post and to distribute in the
offices notices and circulars for the in
formation of the boys. III every case and
at all times this has been granted, cour-
teousiy and promptly, although in the in
stance referred to, as well as Others our
efforts were plainly regarded as a waste
OF TIME, sympathy and money.
Please let it be clearly understood that
II was not financial, but practical coop
Grafton that was desired, and this has
never been refused by any company or Off
cfal. Without it. we could not have
reached the boys as successfully as we
have thus far
MRS. NELLIE II. BRADLEY,
Superintendent Messenger Boys Depart
ment
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
DECORATION DAY TO-MORRON.

To-Day y0a are making y0u,,
brebarattonsI NE haze three
specials" for y0N that y0u
oagAttO come early to get.
SWELL DUCK SUITS, $L75.
Just what you need for to-
morrow, and you'll be at such
little expense, too. Latest
styles, full sleeves, pleated
backs, wide skirts, notch col
lars, felled seams. In stripes
and dots, dark and light
grounds. These for your
decoration at S1.75. Any
where they are $2.5ol
STRAW HATS, 10c.
The kind we get so and 75c
for, some of them even more
in Ladies', Misses, and Chill
dren's sizes. All shapes and
colors, and styles, including G
fats, plain and fancy straws.
You can help yourself for 1ec.
CHILDREN'S FAST HOSE, u 1-2c.
Another bargain, and the
last to-day is Children's hose.
Derby ribbed in tan and black
sizes S to 91a. The colors
are fast, or you can bring
them back. We paid nearly
zoe for these, and the bargain
column price is I2 I-2c.
POtted Plants TO every customer to-day.
Special Imported Flowers to-day at 21c.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
Humane society a Leratee

A certified copy of the will of the late
Horatio Bridge, of the Navy, was filed
yesterday. Under it all bis property goes to
his wife, Charlotte. ln case sEe should not
survive him the Humane Society OF Wash
ington is to have from his estate 81 ,0o0 in
memory of his daughter, Marian, who died
here Trinity Episcopal Church. at Athens,
Pa. all the residue, subject to small be-
quests to relatives. Tie income from this
to be known as the THoFat.o Bridge fund"
is TO be used for the poor aud for repairs
or improvements the church building The
will was made at Athens, Pa, on February
IL. 1859. Mrs. Bridge is appointed ex-
ecutor ANA in case of her oeoease c. Stew
art Maurice is TO take the place.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
PRIZES FOR PRETTY INFANTS.
Miss Alice Moran Proposes Baby
Show ON the White Lot.

Miss Alice Moran Proposes a Baby
Show on the White Lot.
Miss Alice Moran, who was president of
st. Marks Charity League, last wiuter,
is trying to interest number of promi
nent ladies in this city in a free baby
show which, it is proposed, shall be given
in the White Lot on the Fourth of July.
Miss Moran's scheme contemplates an
exhibition and procession of infants in
the above named reservation. 1t is fur
therintended to award prizes to the mothers
exhibiting the finest twins and triplets;
likewise for the fattest baby, the most
intelligent and the prettiest.
Prizes may be awarded to the wee miss
wearing the daintiest and most becoming
gown, and for other features which viii
be considered at a preliminary meeting
of those interested, to be held at an early
date.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
Marriage Licenses.


Licenses to marry were issued yesterday
to the following:
William H Murphy and Mary v Fitzhugh
George Skinner and Elizabeth Thomas
John Makel and Ada Curtis, both of Hills
dale.
Edward s. Ryan and Mary E. Ward
William Durkins and Sophia Ware.
William Hawkins and Sophia jenkins.
James Cameron and Ida Martin.
John Miles and Charity Thomas.
Charles II. Hare and Oris Daisy Long,
both OF Baltimore county, Md.
George Simmons and Laney Posey.
James II. Hawkins and Alice r. G. Corbin
John F. West and Sarah Cornell
Mark Smith and Eveline E. Ayres.
America Streets and Mary Holmes
James Doggs and Elizabeth Hawkins.
John Briscoe and Nellie Clark.
William H. Thomas and Mary Johnson.
Jesse Adams and Lou E. Harris
Charles Waters and Ella Poindexter.
Timothy E. Flaherty and Annie Vanburg-
hen.
Grief Crowley and Emma Walker.
Sandy A. Tolsonand Annie Butler
WalterC. Davis and Harriet T Gibson.
James II. Sumby and Carrie Veenie.
Joshua o. Huff and Clara A. Jones.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
Suudav-Scbool Reunion.

A reunion and birthday service of Trim
ity P. E. Sunday school viii be held in
the parish hall next Sunday morning ut
9:15 O'Clock. large attendance is ex-
pected, as the odd scholars who do not
now attend the Sunday-schOoI have been
specially requested to be present An ex-
ceIlent programme has been arranged and
most enjoyable time is promised all who
are present. Short addresses viii be made
by the pastor, Rev. T. q. Addison, and the
former superintendents of the Sunday
school
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
would Give Up Her Name.

Matilda Brown yesterday sued Douglas
Brown for divorce. She says be has been
a drunkard for five years past and has fre-
quentiy broken up the furniture ar their
home. On ore occasion be told her to get
out or he would ''smash her" On an
other be came TO her residence and threat
ened to shoot her Two years ago he de-
serted her. They We're married on August
10. 1878, by Rev Edmund Willis, of the
Liberty Baptist Church.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
Mrs. Stanler,s WIN.

The will OF Mrs. Anna Maria Stanley,
wife of Gen. David s. Stanley, go=srnor
Of the Soldiers Home, was filed yester-
day 1t gives all her real estate to her
children in equal shares and makes Gen
Stanley executor. 1t was made at Easton,
Pa on November / 1872
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
IRE YOU The MAN

Whose wife has been wondering
about the prospect OF getting
q Refrigerator and some Mating
before the real hot weather gets
here?-ff you are we want TO
talk Ia you Wouldn't You appre-
ciate a little TIME in paying for
thethings needed a bout ( he house
IL yoz knew that il didn't COST
any mOre2 Lots of people don't
like the word credit-but when
they find out that OUR kind of
credit is just plain accommodation
they are glad 10 avail them
selves of our easy payments
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
Nnf Much

''It is wonderful what progress has been
made in the way of machinery" rema rked
Mr.. Figg. at see that there has been a
machine invented that can make a complete
pair of shoes in sixteen minutes. Why,
that is even faster than Tommy can wear
them out. indianapolis Journal
The Washington times., 1895-05-29

We do not believe there fs better
Refrig orator any wv here-at any
price-than our North Star; il
took first prize at the Worlds
Fair and is a wonderful ice-sHver.
Every size that's made is here
from 81 so 10 $50. If you need a
carpet-well make it and lay il
free-no charge for waste inmatch-
ing figures; Brussels carpet, so
cents yard and up-Ingrafn car
pet, IS cents a yard. Our third
floor contains a thousand rolls of
Mating the very BEST quaIi-
ties-we1l tack il on your floor
gratis. Maybe you need a baby
carrtage-w have 800 of the
hundsomest patterns for you to
choose from-a neat one for So
"A neater one for $40. More
up 10 $50. Plush or Tapestry
Parlor suite, So. .5O-solid oak
bed room suite, SI3-and from
these prices clear on up to $500
a little money weekly or monthly
pays our biIl-no onotes-no interest.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29

r.andMrs. Richey wfllspendthcsumm
at the old Blair place, Green Springs, in
Maryland. They VIII be accompanied by
Mrs. Montgomery Blair, to remain through
out the hot months
The Washington times., 1895-05-29

1t is understood on the Row that Mr.
Jules Guthridge, the distinguished jour
nalist, will soon make his appearance
among the army of bicyclers on the parade,
and expectation is at fever heat.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29

Judge and Mrs. Archibald Lowery and
their daughter will leave early in June
for their cottage at New London, CT,
not Bar Harbor, as was published in one
of the local dailieS.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
AN Otbers Found yyantinr.

All Others Found Wanting.
He-You are the only girl who can mako
me happy.
She (cOQuettishlyl-Sure?
He-Yes; have tried all the others
Tid-Bits.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29

Mrs. James Biddle and her daughter
VIII leave during the coming week for
her country place in Pennsylvania, to be
absent until the late autumn in accord
ance with their annual custom.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
Grand Excursion Decoration Day via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

To Peu-Mar, S1.75; Gettysburg, So %.
Special train will leave Sixth Street Sta
ton at $50 a. m. May Both. Excursion
under the auspices of Nelson Division,
Knights of Pythias.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29

Go to Pen Mar on Decoration Day with
Columbia Commaudery. Rate S1.75.
Train leaves B. g. o. R. r, depot at S:15
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
EXTRA. EXTRA. EXTRA.

Others are buttypes and shadows pointing
10 this, which has come in all of its
beauty and purity
POWDERED BUTTERMILK BAKING
POWDER, made of Bluegrass KENTUCKY
cream, reduced TO dry powder aud miNed
with finest Cream Tartar and Soda. II
makes everything with cold water. For
sale by all fine groceTs.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29

An Old Maids Home is in operation at
York, Ensland, with attractive surround
lngs. The place is a commodious brick
house with surrounding lawns and flower
gardens shut off from observation by a
thick hedge. The home was started 10
the sixteenth century by Lady WandesfOrd;
IL is designed for INDECENT spinsters of
the refined class. Only ten can be ac
commodated at one time, aud the age of
the inmate cannot be under sixty Accord
Ing 10 the provisions. 1t would not be at
variance with the philauthropic spirit uf
the times to start some charity in the Dis
trict as a set off to the Louise Home, so
lasting q tribute to the generous thought
fulueSs Of the late W. W. Corcorau.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29

Gen. and Mrs Augur will leave next
week for the st. Lawrence, to remain
throughout the summer months
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
sss'Sasis;sssssAesae s,Ssss
!. ...z!ztQNtjPAetE

ifs going to be t9armer today, according TO the
''eafher prophets. Better make hay phfle the sun
shines Do your shopping to-degl
The Washington times., 1895-05-29

Rev. DIR. and Mrs Mackay-Smith expect
to sail for Europe early in June to remain
for several months.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29

Upon the occasion of the memorial serv-
ices for the dead under the auspices of the
q. A. r., at st. Johns Church last Sunday
evening, one uf the local daiiies published
the next morning that the church was
decorated with an american flag" in
addition 10 prOfUsion of palms and flow
ers in the chance As such a deviation
from the established order of things ip the
church would be entirely without precedent
and in opposition TO rules, members OF the
congregation are anxious to have the mis-
take rectlfied in the public mind. The
only adnruments of the sacred edifice were
the lilies upon the altar used at the regular
morning service, any other decora tions be-
iag inadmisSable
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
UNDERTAKES.

FRED j. SPINDLER & CO,
Undertakers and Embalmers,
No. 1889 Seventh st. NV.
Service Prompt; Terms Reasonable.
NILS I'm
SAIRIGHTS UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH
w ment 1887 Tenth street northwest Specia
attention TO embAlming Open day and nighE
Phone, 109. mr5-3niO
T WILLIAM LEE.
Ss2 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
First class service. Phons 13s5. ia4-smo
The Washington times., 1895-05-29

Miss Lena Morton, daughter of Gov
and Mrs. Morton, will be one of the at
tendants upon the occasion OF the marriage
of Miss Anne Cameron and Mr.. Belmont
Tiffany, OF New York, which is set for
next Saturday, June 1, arrangements for
which are upon most elaborate scale.
The ceremony will be solemnized precisely
at noon. Rev. DR. Rainsford, D. D., rector
or st. Georges Church, will assist Rev.
Dr. John G. Eccleston, of st. Johns, in
officiating at the nuptials.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29
THEY MARRIED IN MAY
Wedding of Miss Jennie B. Stone and
Mr.. Percy B. Hills.
Proposition to Esta blish an Old Maids
Home-GardenParty forthe Found
Hngs Hospital Postponed.

The marriage OF Miss Jennie B. Stone
and Mr.. Percy B. Hills was solemnized at
the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
yesterday at one O'Clock, Rev. DR. Radcliffe,
pastor, officiating The bride was es-
corted by her brother, Mr.. Frank Stone. of
T hi iadelphia. She wore a handsome
tailor made gown of blue with vest of
white embroidered chiffon, a hat of the
same shade trimmed wit hroses an dca rried
a bouquet OF orchids and sweet peas. The
platform was tastefully decked with palms
and growing plantsin honor of the occasion.
Messrs. Fred Smith. Conrad Becker, Harry
Moses and jules Kennedy acted as ushers;
Mr.. Aleck Grant was best man. At the
conclusion the newly welded couple left
Immediately for Northern tour and upon
their return will be at home TO their friends
after June 4th at their apartments at the
Concord. The church was thronged with
friends of the contracting parties, including
relatives from distance Miss Famble.
OF baltimore, came on for the occasion.
The Washington times., 1895-05-29

The garden party which was to have
been held at Belmont, Mr.. A l. Barber s
place, on Clifton street northwest, yester-
day, by the ladies' of the Pierce Guild, for
the benefit of the Washington Hospital
for Foundlings, was indefinitely post
poned on account of the absence of a num-
Der of the ladies interested in the charity,
and Mrs. Barber was notified before leav-
ing town that her generous offer of the
grounds surrounding the house would be
held in reserve for some future occasion
The Washington times., 1895-05-29

Mrs. Logan returned on Sunday last
from a brief visit TO the West having
been called to Chicago Unexpectedly
fortnight since in connection with an old
claim before the Illinois legislature
Before returning ca the city Mrs Logan
made flying visit to Maj. and Mrs
Tucker ut ST. Paul In speaking OF her
visit Mrs. Logan says that the climate has
greatly benefited Mrs Tucker, who has
gained nearly thirty pounds in avoirdu-
poiS since leaving the District The major
is also in splendid health, and expresses
his satisfaction with his new post en-
Enthusiastically. Mrs. Logan VIII spend
the remainder OF the summer quietly at
Calumet Place, which is never more at
tractive than at this season
The Washington times., 1895-05-29

NINA FITCH.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-03
A YOUNG GIRLS CHASTITY FIND
She Srumbles over Her Lovers
Dead Body.
1t Was Lying In Her Fathers Orchard
and both Eyes Had Been Shot Out.
The Young Man Had Previously
Wounded the Girls Father--The
Ktlling IL Mystery.

LEXINGTON, KY, Nov. 3.-Miss Aim q
Crouch, the 17-yesr-old daughter OF
Wm. o. Crouch, q prominent Bourbon
county farmer, was walking in her
fathers orchard last evening when she
struck her feet against the body of a
dead man lying In the high weeds, and
fell over 1t. Size was struck with horror
when she recognized the face of her own
lover, Doc Ellington.
A few days ago Ellington had trouble
with her father, who ordered him off the
premises. They met again the next day
when Ellington was talking to Miss
Alma: The girls father attempted vi
olence 10 the boy and the latter drew
his pistol and fred at the old gentle.
man, the bullet striking him in the leg.
He was put to bed and Is thought not to
have been out Of his room since. The
body OF the young man showed that life
had been extinct some time. Both eyes
were blown out, the killing having been
done with double barrelled shot gun.
Fully forty ghot had lodged in his face
and head. There WAS no gun near, thus
disposlng of the theory OF suicide.
The sheriff of Bourbon county WIS.,
tied the scene but no arrests have boon
made. Crouch is in bed and his family
say he has not moved from his room
since the shooting few days ago. Miss
Alma will not talk. She tainted after
series Of screams from fright and was
picked up by farm handn.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-03
THE WAR IN CUBA.
Tho spaniards Continue to Gain .vioto


ries.
HAVANA, Nov. "A detachment of
siXty-four soldiers belonging to the
Cnnarlas battalion has been attacked
by the insurgents leader, Pogo, ct the
head OF 1000 insurgents. The troops
formed square three times and sue
ceeded in beating of the enemy, who
lost seven killed and wounded. six of
the soldiers were killed and the captain
and eleven troopers were wounded
Captain Gonzales, who recently CAP
tured quanti,y OF dynamite, has been
killed in an engagement near Remedies.
Tho Inhabitants OF CANA juanix, not far
from Santa Clara, are in state of
panic. The insurgents have burned
twenty-four houses, and some OF those
who lived in them were consumed In
the flames.
The column of troops commanded by
Major Gayol, at Popreillo. near REM
edios, province of Santa Clara, has had
brush with the insurgents, who left
two killed and six wounded on the field
The troops lost one man killed and had
two wounded. A detachment OF m IN In
province OF Puerto Principe recently
surprised a band of insurgents, three OF
whom were killed and two wounded.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-03
Vote For Principle and Not Party.

Vote For Principle and Not Party.
EDITOR OF THE TIMEs:-The election
Ia close at hand and soon the people OF
Roanoke and this district must decide
whether they shall be free mon or run
by the machine. L want to ate in
starting out that am Democrat and
always have been, but when the lendr
ers, 80 called, Of shat party forgas what
arc its principles, 1 do not turn my
back on the principles as laid down by
Jefferson, but do feel in duty bound
to myaelf, my fellow-man and my coun-
try to cast my vote for representatives.
that will represent the people and not o
class or corporation. my father WAS
Democrat" That is the old cry and
~ have never voted anything but the
Democratic ticket" Neither have L,
blu, the time has come for us to shake
off shc ahackles of party name. and not
vote ticket because our fathers voted
1t. LIST the young men rise up in TIT cir
might as thinking young mon and not
take the words and Thoughts of other
men, but study the question for them-
selves and strike, as with heel of steel,
corruption In polisics from our fair State.
Placn politics on high plane snd make
the ballot box as 1t should be, sac red
and forever wipe machinery politics
from our land. Let US make the Wal
ton law thing OF the past.
We hear the cry, "Send Va there and
we will change it." Can VIC ,russ them
to do It? Who made the lswP WaI IL
not done for q special purpose? And
was 1t not known when It WAS done
what the effect would be? The parry
has been charged with making the law
for evil purposes and they have not de-
nied IL, nor can they deny 1t. They
say,"We only wanted to give 1t trial ;"
Like betting on \ cArtainty-they knew
/, was the thing for them-and now
that the honest part Of the party has
taken stand aRainai IL they cry out,
I'VE will chan.e is." Bester not srust
them; let some ono who Is nor a ma
chine politician do tho changing. This
law was not the will of the people, but
the child OF machine and caucus.
Let US rise up in our might and strike
political machinery from our midst az
we would serpent that is entering our
homes to destroy our wives and loved
ones. This law will make slaves OF a
free people, az 1t places the power in
the hands OF few politicians. BY our
votes On next Tuesday let us show tho
world that the freedmen of Virginia
| will MOI stand fraud prso.iced by any
political party. What we want Ia .
fair election and free count, and, as O
Democras. 1 say this has not been the
case in the past. Fraud may not be
practiced At every precinct, but there Ia
never an election tha it is not prac ticed
In some places. Let us have law un-
der which 1t cannot be done. Vote the
Citizens ticket. a VOTER.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-03
Notice to the Public,

THE "KossUTH" brand of cigars now
being offered by the leading druggists,
grocers, sobscconists, restaurants and
by oil smokers TO be withous excepSiou
the leading SC article manufac Iured In
the United SiAtss to-day. We as NAM
ufao'urers carefully keep up the quality
OF them, and II has come TO our notice
that some dealers have sold Other make
of cigars through the "Kossu ,h" boxes,
a. less rate shan Sc straight. The
"Kossuth" cigar costs enough 10 atsem o,
tho dealer TO sell al l0c, but as thew do
moi pay IS much for IL as i0c goods, q
largo srade Ia being drawn by selling
them as SC atraight. We give this motto 9
In order 30 warn the lovers Of this cigar
10 buy from reputable houses, such as
we claim for our customers. now hand
ling our goods in Roanoke, Va.
JACOB LANesDoRF's Sons,
Manufacturers, 327 North Sch ST., Phil
adelphia, Pc.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-03
Gunboat Contracts Awarded.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-Sec rotary Her.
bert has rendered his decision as to the
award of contracts for the six new gun
boats authorized to be built by the lsut
Congress. Two of the boats. the twin
screw steamers, go TO the Union Iron
Works, OF San Francisco, two of the
single screw boats go to the BAH
Iron Works, OF Maine; one boat to
Lewis Nixon, OF the Crescent Ship
building Company, OF Elizabeth, N. j.,
and one to John Dialogue & Son, OF
Caiadon, N. j.