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The evening times., 1895-10-21
RECORD OF UNION MISSION
Eleventh Anniversary of Organized
Effort to Save Souls.
and Purchase of tie Building
Now Occupied by 1t.

The eleventh anniversary OF the Central
Union Mission " as celebrated yesterday by
two meetings, both full of Christian love
and energy.
The first was at the Mission building,
No. G22 Louisiana avenue, at p. M, the
second ut Mount Vernon Place Methodist
Church at 7:30 p. m. Weli-known pastors
took part in bofh-exercises. Mr.. George w.
Havell led the singing and Mr.. Percy s.
Foster sang a solo. Rev. E. u. Bailey was
chairman. Testimonies of converts W ere a
feature.
AT the afternoon meeting there " as q COM
fortably filled room with a number Of per-
sons standing in the rear. Rev. o. b. Brow II
read the Scripture and MIR. n. A. Robbins
offered prayer.
Mr.. Bailey made a brief statement of the
work during the year. followed by few
words by DR.. Mackay-Smith. Brother
Stevens reported that the Southeast Mis-
sion had converted nineteen persons, aud
Sister Carroll, the house-tohouse worker,
told how she was everywhere welcomed
for the sake of hea ring of Christ.
Brothers BratZ, Hewin and Emmett each
made interesting remarks. Percy s.
Foster said that he was not converted at the
Mission, but in its work he had received
strength and had been able to get rid of
some things he IOUDC uflueSlrdDle al lie.
The venerable J. c. Pratt, a director, was
then called to open the addresses. Those
who followed him were DR.. j. j. Muir.
Rev. Oiin Eidridge, Rev. George n. Luc-
cock, Rev. Adam Perch and Rev. Isaac w.
Canter.
solo by Mr.. Foster was followed by
reports In round numbers from the depart
uents OF the mission work. The figures
showed that S25,oOO had passed through
the mission In the past year. OF this
$4,000 was for current expenses, 81 900
for charity, 81 900 for the industrial de-
partment and $1,000 on the building
This left. said Mr.. Bailey. who made the
report, a deficit OF 5000 for current ex-
penses. 81 900 for charity and $4,000 for
building.
At the close OF the services he asked all
the pastors to bear this need OF the mission
in mind. Everything was encouraging ex-
cept the finances. The demands had been
very heavy and the ordinary resources
overtaxed.
There was $11, 500 on the building.
which must be paid. $1,000 a quarter
with interest, He hoped within three
months 10 see this entirely paid off, al
lowing ordinary receipts 10 be diverted
to other pressing needs.
A number OF testimonies were given
and several pastors made addresses.
The evening times., 1895-10-21
VERY JOLLY TAFPY PULLERS
Young People Had Fine Sport With
the Sweet Stuff,
Comings and Going~ OF People Who
Are WelLKnown In Social
Circles.

An old-fashioned taffy pulling party was
given last Friday evening by Misses Belle
and Ida and Master frank Baily at the
home OF their m"ther, Mrs. George K.
Baiiy, at Eighth street northwest.
There was all the merriment that prop
erly belongs to an amateurish attempt to
boil and pull molasses into sticks. and when
the I'm was over the young people were
given supper and the evening wound up
with a chorus of Home. Sweet Home"
Among the guests were Misses Myrtle and
Kathy briggs, Matte Brown. Louise Til
ley, Nellie almouth, Berties Scb!ey. and
Masters John Parks, Thomas Brady, Bonnie
Slater. Jack Moore, Rufus Brady. and Ed
gar and Willie Stoll.
The evening times., 1895-10-21
He was cutting tine Grass.

Johnes' house is so situated that his
back yard is completely hemmed in by
the back yards of neighbors with whom
he is upon speaking terms.
AS Johncs Is one Of the most sociable
fellows IN the world, he rather likes this
arrangement, and from his hammock he
every pleasant evening carries on lively
conversation with these neighbors to the
satisfaction Of all concerned.
0ut IL has its inconverient side. az
Johnes realized the other sight, when.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Miss Lefty Elicit, of No. 81 i street
northwest, has recently returned from As
bury PARK. The family will shortly re-
move from their present residence to NJ
street and New Jersey avenue northwest.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Miss Juliet Simonds, daughter of Mrs
Julia Simonds, OF West Washington, has
been forced by Illness to return from Bos-
ton, where she has been studying music
since the carly fall.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Miss Lulie Morrison and her Cousin, Miss
Bella Pates, of Pen Mar, are visiting Mrs.
George Morrison, OF South Washington
The evening times., 1895-10-21

DR.. Abbie c. Tyler has been visiting her
mother, Mrs. A. B. Tyler, at Warren. Mass.
and is expected to return some time during
the week to her home, M. 4O1 Third street
northwest.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

A coterie of friends from New York and
Ohio, together with a few Washington
guests, assembled recently at the residence
OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Lore, on the Seventh
street road, extended, to witness the
christening of their only child, Esther
Marie
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Miss Roberta V. Davis has Cancelled her
invitations for the dancing party She was
to have given Wedncsda y. by reason of the
sudden and severe illness of her guest,
Miss Alice Bliss, of Syracuse, N. j.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Miss Gertrude Swing, of Washington
Heights, left for baltimore this morning,
where she will join her aunt. Mrs. Angus
tus Swing, on a months trip that will in
clude Atlanta and the Florida coast
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mr.. Walter Robinson has returned from
st. Johns, N. B., and will pay a brief visit
To friends in Norfolk before reaching this
city.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

The young son of Mr. and Mrs. James
Spotswood. of / street northwest, is con-
valcscing from his recent Illness.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Miss Mamie Herrold. of Ninth street
northwest. has recently returned from a
delightful trip that Included Niagara Falls
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mrs. r. j. Capen, of Third street north
west. willleave for Massachusetts the early
part of this week.
The evening times., 1895-10-21
Knocked Out.

Great political orator-why, Col. Blanks
a miserable poltron. In my speech on the
steenth instant hurled charges of his scoun-
drelism right at him. sir, boldly and fear
lessly-"
Admitting friend-And he didn't try to
answer you
Answer? Mol The cowardly scoundrel
wasn't even therel-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mrs. W. o. Ran and her young sons, Jamie
and Willie, who have been the gucsts OF
Mrs. Mary Mcleod, of No. 65 street
northeast, have left for their home in Har-
per's Ferry, w. Va.
The evening times., 1895-10-21
Couldn't Stand 1t.

man lay dying.
An angel came and stood by his bed
side, gazing with pity at the white face.
In sweetest tones he spoke TO the sufferer:
II bring you the water of life."
With look of infinite disgust. Colonel
Blood, of Kentucky. turned his face to the
wall and ignoblyidie with his boots Off
New York World.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mrs. Sarah Bartle Adams is visiting her
mother. Mrs. Col Bartle lat her old home
is still in Atlanta, where he will be de-
tanned until the close of the exposition.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mr.. Wells c. Harrell. who has been alb
sent some months in Texas. has returned
to his home, No. 236 Second street north
east.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mrs. Harry s. Ashby, of Delaplain, Va,
who is well known in Washington society,
returned from Atlanta last Thursday night.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Miss Kathryn Sheehan, of jersey City, is
the guest of Miss ,Rosina Baily, of Sew
enth street northeast.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Miss Annie Grace Sands has entirely re-
covered from a fall from her bicycle last
week on the Tenieytown road.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Miss Kathleen Humphreys and her brother,
Mr.. Frank B. Humphreys. have returned
from q months visit to relatives in Vim
ennes, Ind.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Miss Minnie Evan, who has been sing
ing in Europe for some years, is now
staying with her mother and sister, Miss
Mabel, at the Cochran Hotel.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Wednesday evening Miss Emma voigt
will give a reception and tea from to Z
O'Clock, in honor of her guests. Miss Hoff-
man and Miss Huber, of Philadelphia.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mrs. Justice Miller has leased her beauti-
full home on Highland Terrace to Hon. s A.
Cook, of Wisconsin.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

The friends of Miss Maize Grant will b,
pleased to learn that she has recovered
from her recent illness.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Misses Elsie and Mamie williams are
visiting Miss Jessie Stanton at her home,
Chestnut Hill, near Philadelphia, and will
not return until Thanksgiving eve.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

On Wednesday evening at 6 O'Clock Miss
Jos cphine Marie Kubel will be united
In marriage to Mr. Augustus Carrier Taylor.
at the Fesidence Of her parents. Mr.. and
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs Col H. B. Br!stoe win spend
November at the Ebbitt.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Miss Daisy Pennybackcr has returned
from her autumn visit TO Manassas juno
ton, Va.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mrs Morrow, widow of Col. Henry Nor
row. and her daughter, Miss Belle. viii
spend November in Washington.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mr.. Cecil Allen Guy has returned from a
brief visit TO New York
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mr.. Harold DeIany left yesterday for
New York. where he will be detained by
business until spring.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mrs. Dolly vedder is the guest of Gen
Smith of @ street.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Rev. p. A. Davis, of Omaha. Neb., is
payipg brief visit to his aunt, Mrs
Cornelia Davis, of Twelfth street north
west.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mrs. Virginia Orth is again in the city, at
No. 1885 = street northwest.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mrs Hannah Crosby, of the Crosby House,
has recently returned from Boston.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Miss Caroline May Tally has returned
from her vacation. which she divided be-
tween Atlantic City aud the northern
lakes.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

A very pleasant rumor ia extant to the
effect that Miss Zoe Thomas. daughter OF
Judge John L. Thomas. Assistant Attorney
General OF the Post-offire Department,
will marry before long, Mr.. Eugene
Mitchell. prominent Missourian, and
half-brother OF Mrs. Richard Bland. Miss
Thomas is an attractive blonde. who is
quite favorite here socially, and many
regrets are expressed that her choice will
result 10 her making home in the West.
Miss Emily Thomas. second daughter Of
Judge Thomas. is among the bevy who viii
make their de but this winter. Miss
Thomas is not only pretty girl and bright
conversationalist. but demonstrates her
business tact and ability by filling the
position OF private secretary to her father.
The evening times., 1895-10-21
Kings Palace,
8l2 and 8l4 7th st. N. w.
7i5 Market Space.

days spent at the Cotton States Exposi.
tiOn.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mrs. Lemly, accompanied by Miss Lemly,
left the city this morning for New York, to
be absent until December I. On returning
they will occupy their new house at Chevy
Chase.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mrs. Emerson McCahill, OF No. 1912 N
street northwest, accOmpaniedb by her daugh-
ter, Miss Maud McCahill, will leave for
New York the early part of next week,
to be absent about u month.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

See W. D. Clark & Co.'S al on page 2
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mrs Edward KubeL OF No. 326 First
street northeast.
She viii be attended by her sister, Miss
Clara Kubel, while Mr.. Robert N. Elliott
will serve as best man.
The ceremony will be followed by a
reception from to z, at the newly fur
nishcti home of the young couple, after
which they will leave for brief trip TO
the North. returning after November 2,
when they win be at home TO their friends.
Mrs. Franklin Davis and her daughter,
Miss Esther Cole Davis, have returned from
a brief visit to Troy, N. Y.
Miss Virginia Lambert, daughter OF
Dr. c. H. Lambert. OF Occoquan, Va, was
married recently TO Mr.. Coier Ledman, at
the residence OF the brides aunt, Mrs.
Jannctte Wilson, No. 236 Second street
northeast.
Mrs Madeline f. Smyth has returned
from Atlantic City.
Mrs. Don Cameron and Miss Cameron, who
have been spending some time at Hot
Springs. Va, will return to their home on
Lafayette square Thursday next. The
Cameron house is one of the prettiest in
the city, having an old-fashiOned charm that
IL all its own.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Since her return Mrs. Anderson's house
has been bcsieged by her old friends. Last
Sunday there were SO many people called
the drawing room had the appearance of
n mid-winter reception.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Sunday afternoons remain popular for
informal at homes. Any number of hos
tesscs set out tea table at O'Clock. and
during the cosy hours between them and
dinner time society's doings. past and to
come, are thoroughly canvassed.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mr. Hurtado. who has recently returned
to Washington from Rome, where he also
represents his Government, is stopping at
the Richmond. Mr.. Hurtado Is one of the
wealthiest men in the diplomatic corps,
and his horses and traps are among the
handsomest in town.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Lieut.. Blount, that popular Army officer
who has been stationed at Washington for
some time. has been ordered to join his
regiment in Texas.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

ment. has returned to the city after
visit 10 his home ct Macon, Ga, and few
The evening times., 1895-10-21

25c Hat and Bonnet Shapes, &c.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mrs. Madeline f. smyth has returned
from Atlantic City.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Miss Allie Dashiel, who has been visit
ing her former home, Columbus. Miss,
has returned 10 the city a nd viii be a,
home to friends this season at No. 105
Maryland avenue northeast.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

Mrs. Franklin Davis and her daughter,
Miss Esther Cole Davis have returned from
brief visit to Troy, N. Y.
The evening times., 1895-10-21

The young woman who attracted the
most attention at the polo game the other
day was the bride of Mr.. Percy Evans
She wore very chic gown OF green cloth
and velvet elaborately trimmed with lace.
Mrs. Evans is piquant brunette, and has
already, by her charm of manner, won q
host of friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Evans are
at the Shoreham for the winter
Evening capital., 1895-11-04
DRESS GOODS.

se-lnches Cheyiot Serge, very dura-
bile fabric for ladies dresses and lO~
children's coats, formerly 2lc. forl~O'
Brocaded fancies expressly for ladies'
and children's dresses, in black ana coi-
ors. silk lnstre patterns, 29-lnches vice.
ALWAYS sold for 15c., our special 10~
price
Double width Cashmere in all colors,
regular 25c. Cashmere, reduced forl
the benefit of our customers at lOO'
Much better Cashmere, S6-inches
wide. in colors and black, fully TO-
worth 29c., at lOS'
Very fine Imported Cashmere in COL
ors and black, 36-inches wide, 0no
reduced to 0S'
Strictly all wool Plaid, 36-inches wide,
mostly used for ladies waist and chill
dren Is dresses, when made upi or
gives very rich appearance, at OOC'
36-inches all wool Dress Cloth, in all
colors, changeable effects, plain, black
and partisan ffncies, can't be matched
elsewhere for less than soc. per o.
yd., our special price ZOO'
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

The most angelic. peaceable, tract
able. accommodating. promising. goody-
goody man en- earth is Republican
p0liticitan-out Of Office. The most
overhearing. ''stuck-up," swell-headed,
expensive and extravagant luxurylsl in
the world is that same Republican when
be gets in. He is an adornment that
the people have begun to learn e. dis
pense with He should learn an honest
trade. -LaPlata Crescent
Evening capital., 1895-11-04
SILK S.

S6-inch wide Austria Silk, changeable
effects for ladies waist. ETC., no.
worth 75c. for f0C.
2S-inch Japanese Silk in plain EOo
colors, special bargain OOC.
Soi-de- Francais. novelty Of fine bro
caded silk, beautifully designed, never
before sold for less than soc. our 40
price as special, per yard FSC.
Fancy Taffeta Silks in the most lead
ing shades, also black and changeable
effects, fully worth 81 90 per co.
yard, at OOC.
India and other Silks also large varie-
ty in silk, velvets, satins. etc, which we
will sell at far less than Baltimore stores.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04


Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable TO the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes TO try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK, M
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

wHAT lot Of heretofore unheard of
people are gaining notoriety in the pre-
sent campaign. Even physicians whose
''code Of ethics does not permit them
to advertise are securing the much
desired advertisement l,ree) for item
selves by volunteering their services as
watchers" sc. sc. There are more
ways than one to beat that ''cOde Of
ethics
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

DEMOCRATS net on principle not on
prejudice. support both the State and
and County ticket. Each man on it is
worthy of your support, and if elected
will make good officials
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

THERE is strong reason to believe
that those who profess themselves ma
tional Democrats and yet are leading a
so-called independent movement to de-
feat the party in the State, are absolute
" insincere in their professions.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04
THE Democrat who is true to himself

THE Democrat who is true to himself
and his party principles will vote the
Democratic ticket tomorrow, and
vote it without a scratch. One cross
mark, at the right of the party emblem,
is the only mark that Democrat need
place on his ticket-one cross mark
opposite Jackson and Liberty and the
Hickory Tree.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

DEMOCRATS should see that they get
their tickets properly marked. Read
Carefully the lines at the top of the
official ballot, and see that you make no
mistake in marking your ticket, which
viii cause your vote to be thrown out.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

IF you do not want our excellent
schools system disturbed and fashioned
after the systems of the Republican
North. vote the Democratic ticket
straight
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

THE familiar motto, For God, for
Home, for Native Land, has been very
sensibly revised by the National W. c..
T. L., who now have it-"For God,
for Home, for Every Land.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

TuE average woman who picks up
the daily paper Numbered with political
antagunisin throws i down in disgust,
and sighs for the surcease of politics.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

BErwEEN the Durant and Holmes
trials the public is furnished with sutii-
cient sensational reading of the blood
and thunder sort for the present.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

EVERY Democratin Maryland should
remember that tomorrow is election
day. Voting under shelter and no post
ponement On account of weather.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

Ii appears that the Maryland Demo-
Gratis committed a serious offense when
they got tired of keeping Hon. john
Findlay in Office Washington Post.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04
OH CLOTH.

Good heavy floor Oil Cloth, beautiful
" designed, in yd., II yd. and O0lo
yds wide, at per square yd. ZZsS'
Good quality Table Oil Cloth, tEo
all colors, white and marble lOC'
Evening capital., 1895-11-04
FLAN N ELS.

Nearly all wool cream color Flannel,
regular width, worth 25c. per yd. To-
this week at l0O'
All wool S5c quality Flannel, or
our price for this week ut ZOC'
Much heavier, as above letter oa
known as 40c. flannel, this week ZSC.
Good quality red twilled flannel, always
sold at 25c., our price for this To-
week. :. l0O.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

-Call and examine the Standard.
Eclipse and Challenge high grade. oil
heaters. Most satisfactory oil stoves
made, elegant design. best workmanship
and material. highly finished. Prices
low. For sale BY john Rawlings. West
street.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

MIR. Lowades, the ,oal baron of Allie
gany, owns mines worth millions. lie
pays little taxes and therefore wants
no reassessment you may he sure.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

MARX your ticket in the space i'm
mediately to the right of the cut
of Jackson and Liberty, and it will be
solid for the whole ticket.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04
nnMESTIC S.

Fruit Of the Loom Bleached A To
Nnslin worth Ice, this week at sO-
s-4or 2yds. wide best Bleached II
Sheeting, per yard
"a or 2 yds. s., wide i1@d best Bleach l9c.
lO.4 or q yds. wide best Bleach Ole
ed Sheeting, per yard
a. or yd. wide Unbleached Muslin
wben washed as thick as any sc. r.
Muslin. our special price this weekOC'
Evening capital., 1895-11-04
SH AIDES.

Linen Shades all colors, mounted on
spring rollers with tixtu res e. 0Oo
pleted, each OOC.
Felt Shades best colors, mounted on
spring rollers with fixtures com | TIC.
pleted, each
Evening capital., 1895-11-04
DRAPERIE S.

Most choice designs in Silkolines, 80
inches wide worth l5c. per yard, ,01o
for lZ2O'
Twilled Cretons, worth lOc. per ~
yard, at lsC'
Evening capital., 1895-11-04
RoY, CLOTHING.

A nice Double Breasted School Suit,
made of mixed Cheviot, good 90 N
wearing suit, size 6 to IA, at 81. IL
Strictly all-woo Double Breasted Suit,
warranted splendid weareT. size eho ~ >
6 to IA, 9H. y
Fine line of Dress Suits in Imported
Cheviots, handsome suit for no n
dress " ear, size & to 15, for D0. 0U
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

STAMP your ballot in the space to
the right of jackson aud Liberty, !"
and put no other mark upon II.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04
- FOR SALE. a
Houses andLOtS.

LARGE THRRE-sTORYF FRAME DWELL
ING with all modern improvements. Lot Al
x1O0 It. on Charles Street
TWo-STORY FRAME COTTAGES. 6
Rooms. with large lots, in Eastporf.
1 TW0-STORY FRAME DWELLING
with back building. containing Rooms, on
Clay Street extended. Lot 34xll0 #.
GROOM 2-ST0RT FRAME DWELLING,
lately built. Lot3txl50 IT., on Madison StreeE
Holland Streets.
sS6m RIDOUT s ELLIOTT,
Real Estate. Law Building. Church Circle.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

LET every Democrat vote and cast q
clean ballot.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

The battle cry will soon be over, and
election thing of the past.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

MARK your ballot opposite the hickory
tree. no other mark is necessary.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

Medicated red twilled fianne 06c.
should be s5c. a yd.. this week q. =
Much heavier Medicated rea Iaiinei'
regular 45c. quality, this week arc
at .,..,a,yt,a
0nr Blue Flannel viii give their eN.aS ,.iS
inSncements in prices this season anu
satisfy an that viii buy them.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04
E S.

SHOES. Our Shoe department is at
tracted with all the bargains
SHOES. in Ladies, tents Misses Chill
dren i and Boys Shoes. We
SHOES. guarantee the purchaser 10
get his moneys worth and we
SHOES. mean it: the qualities and
prices are too numerous TO
SHOES. mention on the limited space
in our advertisement, we ln-
SHOES. vite you cordially TO inspect
same and be convinced.
SHOES. LEON GOTTLIEB.
Evening capital., 1895-11-04

Dox II stay away from the polls.