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The Penn's Grove record., 1895-11-08
DRESS STUFFS

DRESS STUFFS
Depends on where prices
tumble from. Some reduced"
goods you'd never suspect
though suspicion might envel-
ope the storekeeper.
1t takes shrewd watching of
market conditions to enable
us to sell
75c Dress Goods. at Csc.
S1.00 Dress Goods at 75c.
SIPS Dress Goods at $1.0e.
$3.50 Dress Goods at s1.25.
The offerings include Fancy
Cheviot, various Fancy suit
ings, Silk-and-W DOL Novelties
mostly foreign made; dozens
of good things for house and
street wear.
At 65c-A neat suiting with ecru,
brown, navy and black grounds,
through which brightest stars
sp~arkle-silk stars.
At 75c-A multi-colored cheviot; five
designs in rich autumn tints.
At S1-Two designs, twelve colorings,
in a boucle of bright mohair On q
cheviot ground.
At S1.25-A bright novelty light
woven two-toned cheviot. The
color combinations are blue-and.
black blue-and-red, blue-and-brown,
green-and-brown, red-and-blue.
These are new, bright goods.
The economy comes all from
our buying.
The Penn's Grove record., 1895-11-08
Delaware River Railroad.


On Sunday leave Penn's Grove at 80 a. IN
20 p. M; Philadelphia S.l5 a. m. SIS pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
AyENEL.

Mrs. E. c. Hutchinson's large barn, with
all its contents, was burned to the ground
Saturday morning. From statements made
by Samuel Bush the man In charge of the
stables. 1t seems that about half-past Z
o'clock he had performed his early morn
ing chores around the stables, which were
located on the ground floor of the barn,
and had gone to the corn crib. Upon leav-
ing there happening to glance toward the
barn, he sew smoke issuing from the Sec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
BRIGHTWOOD.

Brightwood Royal Arch Chapter, No. o,
follows: Mr.. John NJ. Maynie, excellent
high priest Mr.. L. B. McEntire, king; Mr..
W. E. Nalley, scribe; Absam Frey, secre-
tary; Mr.. G. w. Balloch, treasurer; Mr..
George Guide, captain of the host; Mr.. c. c.
Lamond, principal sojourner; Mr.. George
A. Whitaker, sentinel
The Brightwood Railroad Company have
placed fine clock on the outside of their
office here. 1t is illuminated at night by
electric lights and affords the general pub
lie much convenience.
During the protracted meetings, held at
Emory Chapel in the past week, several
visiting clergymen conducted the services.
including Rev. ]. S. Hutchinson, presiding
elder of the Baltimore district, who con-
Quoted the quarterly conference
Much regret is felt in this community
over the recent death of Mr.. Frank Wilt
berger, which occurred suddenly from
heart failure. Mr.. Wiltberger was son of
the late John B. Wiltberger, and a young
man of estimable qualities He leaves a
wife and two children.
Mr.. Joseph Greenleaf of Hagerstown, Md,
while coasting down the Blagdens hill on
his bicycle, was thrown off and badly cut
about the face. The bicycle was some
what damaged.
Samuel Maddox has sold lot %, in block
IL, in Brightwood Park, to NJ. Frances
Harmon.
Mrs. r. E. L. White, who has been quite
sick for several days, is much better.
Mrs. Theo. Felter has returned from a
visit to her daughter, Mrs John Schlosser,
in Pittsburs. Miss Emily Felter has also
returned home.
Miss Gertrude Abbott of Chilum, Nd Is
visiting her cousin, Miss Anna Nalley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09

Mrs. John A. Augusterfer of the Bladens-
burg road is lying very ill at her home.
M.dshipman Mr.. John T. Tompkins of
Fortress Monroe is visiting his brother Mr..
F. H. Tompkins of the Bladenshurg road.
Services of the St. Barnabas Mission will
hereafter begin at $3.50 pm; Sunday school
at o'clock.
At the meeting of Langdon Lodge of Good
Tempiars there were visitors from Morning
Star Lodge of Washington. The chief tenn
plar. Mrs. 1. j. Baker, appointed the follow
ing committees: Sick committee Miss Yer
die Catterton, Mrs. J. G. Durfey and Mr.
Avary Smoot; committee on absent mem
bers, Brother Cameron and Mrs c. A.
Baker; committee on finance, Mr. J. H.
Platt Mr.. Oscar Harvey and Mrs. c. A.
baker. Mr.. James A. Dickerson gave a
very pleasant talk. after which Miss Anna
Chesky rendered select temperance poem
Miss Hattie Harvey is staying with her
sister. Mrs. J. H. Mattingley who is lying
very i'll a her home
MI Gilbert Waldron, the elocutionist will
give select reading at the NJ f. Church
wednesday evening, December H. at
o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
TAKOMA PARK,

The services in Trinity P. E. Church, con-
Quoted by the new rector, Rev. DR.. G. A.
Johnston, and in the Presbyterian Church,
by the pastor, Rev. John Van Ness, were
we'll attended. The latter preached from
Romans 10 and II, a sermon that closed a
series running over several weeks, upon
the prophecies of the Bible.
Mrs. Henry S. Knight led the service of
the Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor at $50 last evening in the
chapel. This was a missionary service, and
participated in by Mrs. Burch, Mrs. B. w.
King, Mrs. Emerson. Misses Mary Lamond,
Edith Burrell, Edna Dyre, Laura Skinner.
MesSrs. Knight Ernest Burrell, Charles
Steers, Theo. Bailey. Rev. John Van Ness
and others.
A meeting. the first Of the season, Of the
Ladies' Aid Society will be held Thursday
at 30 pm. at the residence Of Mrs. Morris
Bien.
Mr.. j. B. Kinnear has recovered from an
illness of several weeks, and has resumed
his official duties.
Mr.. B. G. Cowl, who with his young
daughter Edith. is temporarily located at
Mr.. Cowl's fathers nome on Capitol Hill,
are rapidly recovering, and visited Mrs.
Cowl yesterday at her home here. The
latter also continues 10 improve.
Mrs. Shubert Is visiting Mr.. and Mrs j.
Vance Lewis of Maple avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank :. Severance Ct Phil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
COLLEGE PARK.

The cadets of the Maryland Agricultural
College gave a delightful dance at College
Hall Friday night. Among those present
We're: Capt. and Mrs. r. W. Sylvester, Mr..
and Mrs. J. o. johnson, Mr.. and Mrs j. NJ
Nesbit, Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Calvert, Mr..
and Mrs w. H. Robinson, DR.. and Mrs H.
b. Mcdonnell. Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Pat
terson, DR.. and Mrs. w. o. Diversified, Mr..
and Mrs. E. H. Brinkley, Mr. and Mrs
J. H. r. neakin, Mrs. l.. K. Fftzhugh, Mrs
j. d. Cronmiller. Misses johnson, Cham
plin, Slingluff, Cox, Elandford, EversfeId
Thomas. Berry, Clark, Calvert, Fenwick,
Hamilton. Coggins. Deane, Queene, Wat
son. Lewis. Shreve, Wagner, Roberts, Mer-
TICK. Poe. Morrison. Young. Crane. Cole
Morris, Parker, Humphrey. Cadle, Bauk-
hayes. Hubble, Brinkley, Bonney. McElroy
Dale. Conrad. Hall. Crawford. Hill, Brown
ing, Wilson. Edelin,. Gray, Minor. Dor
Messrs. McGregor. Fuller. johnson. Dent
CoSgins. Fenwick. Hammond. Roberts,
Brown, Crapstor, Bannon, Strickler, Spence,
IaLaferro, Bomberger, Skinner, Harrison,
Turner, Dent. Cox, Walk, Johnston, Robin
son. Keene, Snowden, Adams, Calvert,
Blandford, Edmonston. Combs. Parran,
Baxter; Owens. Carroll, Wagner, Jones.
can, Ringgold, Jenifer, Posey, Howard,
Van Dyke. Thomas. Mcdonnell Pierce and
Tally.
The Beltsville Grange has elected F..
Beall, master, and J. Bennett, overseer. A
committee has been appointed to attend
the preliminary meeting to be held in Bal
timore next Wednesday to perfect a plan
or action to be taken by the state insti-
tute at Annapolis in January.
The College Park Improvement Associa-
ton held meeting last Saturday night
Rev. >Charles A. Mayo of Hyattsville
held evening services at the College
Chapel Sunday.
The Misses Jones of Belts, lille are visit
ing friends in Baltimore.
Miss Hall of Washington is the guest of
Miss Eversfeld
Miss Champlin of Washington is spend
ing a few days with the Misses Johnson.
Mr.. J. NJ Nesbit has just returned from
a short visit to Cleveland, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
BROOKLAND,

Mr.. Geo. Cook of Pleasantville n. j., was
the recent guest of Mr.. and Mrs G. b.
Johnston of Dover street Mr.. Cook is now
visiting in Washington, where he will re-
main for a few days before returning to
New Jersey.
Miss Matte Follin led the Epworth
League last evening, at which she ably
talked to the society on 1.-The Divine Com
mission"
1t has been decided to continue the re-
vival services at the NJ z. Church until
the middle of this week At the remaining
meetings the congregation will be addressed
by prominent leaders from the city. Much
good work has been done during the re-
vival
The Episcopalians of Brookland, who have
been earnestly preparing for an entertain
ment for the children during the Christmas
holidays, have decided to give the children
the anticipated festal time on Monday, De-
cember 30. An interesting program will be
arranged
Mr. P. H. Johnston is very Ill at his homo
on Dover street.
Miss Agnes Brooks left Saturday for An
napolis. where she will remain a few days.
the citizens of Brookland are much dis
appointed that the boardwalks which were
begun to be repaired some time ago are
still in bad condition. Several blanks need
to be replaced on the Bunker Hill road.
while Dover and other streets in Brookland
the citizens think, should be looked after
Some OF these places where the boards are
loose or decayed are dangerous and liable
to cause accidents.
Brookland Lodge. LO.OF., No. %, will
hold its meeting tonight at the town hail.
Miss Mary Burr. who is visiting in An
napolis, is expected home the latter part
of this week.
The hose carriage and its appurtenances
for use in case of fire have arrived t Brook
land, much to the qualification of the peo-
pie. 1t is now hoped that a volunteer fire
department which was once organized will
department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
A CURIOUS LIBEL SUIT.
John Brisben Walker Sued for $4,000
DAMAGES.

At the instance of George w. Porteus of
Chicago, De Lancy Nicoll has filed papers
in New York in a suit against John Bris-
ben Walker editor and publisher of the
Cosmopolitan, charging him with libel and
claiming $4,000 damages for his client
Mr. Porteus Is the American manager Of
the Bertillion system of measurement for
the detection of criminals. The alleged
libel arises from a series of photographs
of an alleged noted criminal published in
connection with an article In the Method
of Detecting Criminals" written by A. +.
Il. Crofton. Mr.. Porteus says he had the
photographs of himself taken. six years
ago. when he took up the business. The
only set Of them which passed out of his
possession was the one he gave mis- friend,
Maj. w. McClaughrey. warden of the Pom
tiac penitentiary, in Illinois.
Crofton, he alleges, was a convict there
and obtained the pictures from Warden
McClaughrey for use in his article. He al
leges that he has been greatly troubled by
the affair and says that he may at any
time be taken to police headquarters in a
large city for the purpose of Identified ton
as suspicious character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
A Spiral Race Track.

New York Special to Boston Herald
Rudolph Aronson has returned from Eu-
rope with a brand new theatrical scheme
He proposes to erect a fve-story building,
200 feet square, in which races-horse
races. foot races. bicycle races and every
other kind of races-will be held on a mile
track, arranged spirally and running from
the top to the bottom Of the structure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
EVANSVILLE,

The town commissioners and the attorney
for the Columbia and Maryland electric
railway will hold conference some time
this week. In order to come to some agree
ment in regard to the said road having the
right of way through certain public streets
in the village.
Prof. l.. II. Baumgaertel delivered a tenn
perance lecture. with stereopticon views, at
the Presbyterian Church last Friday even
ing. under the auspices of Golden Chain
Lodge, l. o. G. T., of this place.
Rev. Mr.. Todd occupied the pulpit of the
Pinckney Memorial Church yesterday
A progressive euchte club has been or
sanized among some of the young people
or TINS village. The players will consist of
Misses Louise Fuller. Mary Dorsey Mary
Wells Frances Mudd. Lola and Mae Tri-
cou. Ella and Georgia Shelenberger, Flor
ence Carr, Lottie Fenwick and Messrs.
vert Dorsey Prick Brown, Howard Mo-
ran, Percy Neitch, Frank Carr James Shell
ienberger, Edward Fuller. Louis Richard
son and Archie Wells. The first meeting
will be held next Friday evening at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. Charles H Welsh
on johnson avenue. the members to be the
guests of Miss Frances Mudd
Mr. add Mrs. Howard L. Donath have re-
turned from their wedding trip, and are
now paying brief visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
John A Ulle, at Beltsville. parents of the
bride. prior to going to Washington, where
they Will permanently reside.
Rev. Mr.. Duley of Mt. Pleasant, d. c.,
delivered an interesting lecture last Friday
vening on Life at Oxford at St John )
Episcopal Church, Beltsville.
An imprCmptu dance was given last Fri
day evening at the old Hyattsville man
sion on Bowie avenue, by some of the
young people of the village.
Arrangements are being made by the
Evansville Farmers Club to hold an insti-
tute at Annapolis when the next legisla-
ture converes.
Miss Della Heed of Pennsylvania is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. John G. Lepper. at
BladenSburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
Gould's Property Exempted.

Justice Russell, in the special term OF
the supreme court in New York. has hand
ed down a decision which exempts from
taxation the property of George j., How
ard, Edwin and Helen NJ. Gould in New
York county, on the ground that they are
non-residents. Five different proceedings
We're instituted against the members of the
Gould family. both individually and as ex-
ecutors of the late Jay Gould. In his de-
cision vacating assessment made by the
commissioners of taxes for the year 1884,
Judge Russell sustains the contention OF
the REALTORS that they had removed from
New York state with the intention of per-
manently residing in another state at the
time the assessment was made.
The residence of George ]. Gould is stated
as being at Lakewood, N. j.. and that OF
the other REALTORS as Irvington, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09

A beautiful line of holiday Parlor and
Banquet Lamps, suitable for Xmas gift
giving, embracing all the latest novelties
shades. Prices. 81 and up-and every
price go)d TWO DOLLARS lower than
you can buy the same lamp else There.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09

Blnssels Carpet from 6Oc. yd. up.
Ingram Carpets from 35c. yd. up.
All carpets made, laid and lined free
of charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09

adelphia and Mr.. Frank B. Severance Of
Louisville, KY. parepts/ and brother of Mr..
Cassell Severance. He guests of Washing
ton friends en- ga and Wipsessnt at the mar,
Lewis tomorrow atit5aO pm. in Hamiine
N, p: Church. The homs Of the COUPLE at
517 Spruce street. LIE Droit Park, will be
III readiness upon their teturh from a brief
northern trip. oos =
Mr.. VIM Bailey, With ibis son Howard, of
Newark, NJ, Thanksgiving guests at the
family home of Me and Mrs. George Fl.
Bailey, have returned to their home.
Miss Sarah Waters has returned from
Jacksonville, where eewas present at the
marriage of her cosgin,'saAlr. r. s. Darby Of
that place. n
koma Park hold seinsAseekly meetings at
the residence of DIR. and Mrs. VIM. Law
renee. corner Maple ana Tulip avenues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09
LINDEN.

Invitations have been issued by the La
dies Village Improvement Society of Lin
den for tea and bazaar at Irving Hall
during the afternoon and evening of Mon
day, December 49, when there will be vocal
music, instrumental music and dancing.
These entertainments are very popular, and
it is expected that large number will be
present.
Miss E. R. Keys has returned to her
home at Edgewood. after spending two
weeks with friends at Oakdale, Md.
The recent cold snap afforded the young
people of this vicinity considerable amuse-
ment the latter part of last week in the
form of skating, Harris lake at Forest Glen
having been frozen over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09

ond floor near the center, where a lot of
oat straw had been stored, and within an
hour the immense barn, with everything It
contained. was in ashes. This barn was
one of the largest and finest in the state.
1t covered a GROUND space Of $500 feet, and
was complete In all its details The loss in
implements, hay and grain was alone at
least 81. 100 The cost of material and con-
struction of the barn, it is said, exceeded
$4,000. which was insured. No clue has
been obtained as to the origin of the fire.
Mrs. Hutchinson was Immediately noti-
fed by telephone of the fire, and was soon
at the scene of confagration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-09

A big congregation Of Rockers, cover
Ing one entire floor. 25I125 feet, and
every one of item marked down. A
sample:
Polished Rocker, fashionable saddle seat,
for IS.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-09-02
shionnbIc Buttons.

As the season advances buttons cannot
be ignored; they are appearing in plain
and elaborate costumes from foreign and
domestic dressmakers writes a trade paper.
What is another sure sign of their revival
Is the fact of costumers once more gather
ing around the button counter that mas been
oil late seasons a deserted corner.
To be sure, the sales are limited to three,
four. six, etc, but that is encouraging
beginning, and the amount is the same as
though Two dozen cheap buttons were
taken.
An Improvement is noticeable in buttons
ia so tar as now much better buttons are
demanded The cheaper celluoid ANA horn
buttons are almost solely used Tor the
cheaper ready-made garments.
Hard nut buttons above 81 are. scarce.
FOur-hole buttons of this material are in
good demand. a tasty four-hole design is
much used. 1t has in the middle a narrow
polished border; then follows a duh pressed
ground and the outside border, which is
polished in two colors.
Mother-of-pearl buttons in natural black
are much seen, but various mother-of- pearl
fancics also find buy rs. quite new are
oval buttons. four.hole. in mother-of-pcafl
or in buffalo horn.
As tho revival began here i'm the spring, it
follows that pearl buttons ara most m evil
deucc The outing suits Of WOODEN fabrics,
well. an accord with the large white ana
shaded pearls that may be found TO nar-
monte with any of The fashionable mix
lures
These buttons are beautifully carved. set
with steel, etc, and are worn on the jacket
suits as three on either side Of the front
and two at the back Of the waist line. The
tailors often set three on each side of the
front Of a skirt opening the skirt there in
place of at the back
The single and doubIe-breasted pl1ne vests
worn with jacket suits have single row
or small to the linen chemisette.
ON silk or wooden waists buttons are
placed as fancy Dictates Three on a center
box plat is. perhaps, the best known style;
Norfolk basques often have two rows OF
lall buttons down the center pait; then
straps over the shoulders are studded with
buttons and a new trimming shows a silk
waist with "a vest of yalenciennes lace and
insertion borIerod on either side 10y strip
of velvet studded with large buttons.
shirt waists are worn with large buttons
in enamel. the latest being set with tiny
rhinestone.
Two large rhnestoues or miniature but
tons serve as "A bolt buckle; two others may
hold shoulder bows or the corners of re-
vers. The brooch patterns in rhineSlones
are vvritable works of art, ana are seen
on the most elegant fabrics
Jet and rhincstoncs are combined 70 give
the fashionable black note \ single pearl
set in the strass reminds one of jewels, and
steel forms a happy contrast as wen. Inc
beauty of these designs makes only Few
necessary for any toilet.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-09-02
FOR THE WOMEN. tbo
Fashion Topics and
Other Items. go.
A Strange Case .

For over two weeks the police of several
eastern cites have been hunting Tor cleWs
to the wher >abouts of Miss Lucretia Clark'
a school tea eher Of Plalnfield, n. j., VINO
disappeared one afternoon as utterly as III
the earth had swallowed her. ON the DAY
she disappeared Miss Clark left her home
at Plainheld. intending to visit New York
Her object was to purchase furniture for
new school which she intended to start
A niece of about her own age accompanied
her To the station and saw her off. She
did not return at the proper time ana her
friends became alarmed. The police were
communicated with, but nothing was heard
of the missing girl. At length private
detective took the case in hand, and after
"A weeks work located the missing girl in
Syracuse, n. y. Miss Clark did not know
her own name, being known as Mary
Burke. the detectives Investigations
show that the girl took the Boston boat
on arriving at New York, and on arriving
at her destination. having by this time
become mentally disarranged, though not
sufficiently TO attract attention, registered
at an employment agency as Mary Burke
Next day she was engaged to act as com
panion to Miss Gillette, sister-in-law and
housekeeper to Charles ). Hayden, eX-
mayor of Fitchburs, Mass. Being well
educated she was readily engaged, and
next day started with Mr.. Hayden and
Miss Gillette for Syracuse. there to spend
a few days. Nothing In her manner be-
trayed the fact that she was laboring I'M
der mental lapse, and Mr. Hayden was
Inclined 10 be Indignant when the New
York detective announced the identity of
Miss Gillette companion. Miss Clark's
niece at Plainfleld was sent for, and was
at once recognized 10y The school teacher,
who at the same time recovered her senses
fully. She was taken home ana after a
few days rest Will be completely restored.
Physicians are # the opinion that the
worry and excitement incident to the open-
ing OF her new school brought on nervous
collapse and consequently temporary loss
OF memory.