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Evening star., 1896-12-19

At the right of the hall there is a small
reception room, and al the left the ser
wants entrance. The large room of thu,
mansion is on the second floor and COM
prises the entire depth OF the house 1t has
music balcony at the south, and many
windows through which the sunshine
streams, and either as a picture gallery or
ball room or both, is magnificent in Its
proportions and will be luxurious in its ap-
po1ntments. Neither in it nor in the draw
ing room or in the other apartments ad-
Joining has the furniture been arranged
yet, nor the window draperies placed in po-
sition. Mrs. ElkinS had many fine pictures
and beautiful ornaments in her former
homes here, well as in her New York
house. which she does not now keep open
The ElklnseS have a splendid home in the
West Virginia mountains, where the fami-
ly spends the seasonable months each year.
Alexander Graham Bells Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Graham Bells
spacious home, 1881 Connecticut avenue.
never looked to better advantage than upon
the occasion last week OF the coming out
ball for their daughter. Miss Bell. Each of
the rooms and hall was lavishly decorated
with flowers, all of which, with many of the
bouquets sent the fair debutante. found
their way the next day to the bedsides of
the sick poor in several institutions. The
Bell house has the benefits and charm of a
southern exposure ana an adjoining garden
The broad stone portico at the entrance is
an indication of the generous lines lipon
which the whole house has been built. The
drawing room. library, hall and a wide
staircase and the dining room take up the
first floor. Souvenirs of travel from every
land adorn each room. In every essential
the house fills the ideal of complete mod
eru and luxurious home.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
COURSE OF THE COURTS
Attacked by a Resolution Before the
Federation of Labor,

There was a full attendance at the morn
ing session of the American Federation of
Labor at Cincinnati yesterday President
Gompers, after the unanimous vindication
and Endorsement which he received at the
executive session, was in cheerful spirits.
His accuser, Secretary Aug McCraith, was
at his desk as usual, but his friends were
freely expressing their regret at his course
ir instigating the charges presented by
Delegate Malone.
A resolution was introduced demanding
such amendments TO the Constitution of the
United States and the constitutions of the
states as VIII deprive the courts Of the
power to set aside laws, ''as we believe
the proper function of courts TO he 20 ex-
pound and administer law, but not to make
it,"
The discussion was participated in by
most of the delegates, who reviewed the
Imprisonment of Eugene V. Deos and other
labor leaders who ha ge been prosecuted On
account of strikes. There was considera-
bic opposition to the resolution.
The decision on the income tax was re-
ferred to bitterly. Some of the speakers
condemned the courts severely, but most
of the speakers held that the constitutions
are against the laboring classes more than
the courts, and favored abolishing all con-
stitutions 1t was so difficult TO amend
these instruments so as 10 comply with the
changes of time.
The resolution was defeated-yeas. 81;
nays "a.
Quite a lively discussion followed on the
silver question. An Intellectual attempt
was made to ia BILE II.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
CAUGHT AFTER ELEVEN YEARS.
Arrest of an American in London for
Murder I'm 1855.

Arthur Platt, who had been serving six
months In oxford, England, jail, for hav-
ing been convicted of burglary, was arrest
ed yesterday as he was leaving that insti-
tuition charged with the murder Of Jesse
Tyree at the Eastern Lunatic Asylum, Lex
ington, KY; in December, 1885. The pris-
oner admitted his identity.
Arthur Plat was charged with the crime
at Bow street police court In London yes
terday. He did not say anything in his de-
fense, and later in the day was brought up
in the extradt:on court before Magistrate
Bridge. When Platt was asked if he had
any questions to put he replied:
mo, it is all perfectly straight"
The prisoner was cool and collected In his
manner. but had a sullen demeanor. He
was rema nded for a week.
Mr.. Hobson was present in behalf Of the
United States embassy. and he was accom-
panied by an officer from Lexington, Ky,
who will take the prisoner back TO the
United States when his extradition is
granted.
Platt refused to say where he had heen
since 1885, but the Scotland Yard detectives
believe he has been in different jalls during
that time.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
SUPPRESSED NAPOLEONIA.

An Unpublished Incident in the Life
of the Man of Destiny.
From the New York Herald.
The Man of Destiny stood on Christmas
day watching the walls Of Moscow toppling
before the flames.
'Ney,' he said, abruptly, turning to his
faithful companion In arms why does
ycnder falling sanctuary remind me of the
general cowardice of those Russian serfs.
as well as of the name of this fast incin-
Grating city?"
Il know not replied the marshal. re-
spectfully saluting
Knave! poltroon!! idioti!! ninny!,!r' ex-
claimed Napoleon, why, forsooth? Because
see the mosque COW before the fiames?,
1t was cold day, too, when the Man of
Destiny waxed facetious
Evening star., 1896-12-19
renaissance Table Centers

1ix14 Round and Square-s1, sl.25
and 81 90.
2ox20 Round and Square-s2, $3.50,
So and $3.50.
2ix24 Round and Square-s25 SO and
$3.50.
2'12d Square Center Pieces-$5.50
and Sd.
13x27 Oval and Oblong Tray Pieces
S325.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Tray s. Stand Cloths.

1sx27 Pure Linen Tray Cloths-25c.,
3I1zc., 50c. and Toe
27x36 Pure Linen Tray and Carving
ClOths-T5c.. 81 and $50.
36x36 Pure Linen Stand Cloths
frirged. hemstitched and open worked
-5oc.. 15e., 81, 81 %, a 80, 81, $3.50
and S3.
5-4 and Ga Stand Cloths plain hem
stitched and open-worked-S1, $50,
81. ST. 50 and So.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Cause for Gratitude.

From the New York Herald.
A train out in Arkansas, having on board
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Bradley and their bull
pup ran of the track. and when the wreck
was cleared away 1t was discovered that
Bill was a.widower.
tFeil WE'LL" he said, calmly "IIit might
2 been wuss, by Jacks. fer hit might of
killed the pup, and hits got the finest rec
ord o any bull pup in Arkansas. Pyc got
lots to be thankful ferg'
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Buffet Scarfs.

1sX54 Plain Linen Monte Cloth and
Danask Buffet Scarfs- -fringed, OPEN
worked and hemstitched- -37I4c, 5oc.,
I5c., 81. sI.25. $50 and 81.
1sxI2 Plain Linen. Monte Cloth and
DanIask Buffet Scarfs- -fringed, open
worked and hemstitehed- 5Oc to 81. so.
Renaissance and Spachtel Table
Runners so, 81, s. and IS.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
A Rare Dish.
- ANstEC DlShs
From the Pittsburg Chronicle Telerranb

From the Pittsburg Chronicle e-Telegraph
Your majesty" said the chef of the
King of the Cannibal Islands, I'VE have in
the larder today couple of fine fat cap
tves, who say they are twins. What is
your royal pleasm.e?''
1wins?' replied the potentate THAT is
hne. have an idea. Serve them b,,h at
dinner, and the queen and myself will eat
a pnlopena."
Evening star., 1896-12-19

s.; cranberries, per box 81 50 to s.: Jersey.
per barrel, 81 TO $50; Cape Cod per bar-
lei. $3.50 to 81.
The following are the quotations for beef
and other meats. Live cattle, from to Az
cents pound; lambs, TO cents: sheep
to 81 cents; cows with calves. SO to SiS;
calves, 10 cents a pound: dressed hogs,
TO q cents pound.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Fun md TraredU

From the New York Commercial Advertiser
Piaywriter-"W do you think of NV
new work?'
Crltique-"Great show, old fellow Fun
niest thing l ever saw"
Playwriter-"Good heavens, man, it's n
tragedy
Critique-"Yes; I know it is"
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Lunch s Dinner Linens.

s-4 Pure Linen Damask-plain fringe
80. 90 and So set.
$40 Pure Linen Damask. plain fringe
$3.50 set.
s-12 Pure Linen Damask, plain fringe
--S4 a set.
S4 Pure Linen Damask, knotted
fringe-$3 a set.
$40 Pure Linen Damask, knotted
fringe-S4 set.
SIP Pure Linen Damask, knotted
fringe-S4 30 a set.
81 Pure Linen Damask. frlnged and
nen-worked-s5.5O so sat.
$40 Pure Linen Damask, knotted
fringed ard opan-work-S6. 80 n set.
s-1O Pure Linen Damask, knotted,
frinsed and open-worked-$7.5 80 set.
You will find very handsome line
Of Hemstitched and open-work sets
IN fine Damask-exclusive and new eff
fects-from $3.50 to SO.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
His Verdict.

Fsen the indianapolis Journal
How was their tableware" asked the
postmaster of Uncle Jehiel. who had dined
In the city With his rich nephew.
by goi" said the old man, they come
der. near not wearin' nothin' at al, the
women didn't"
Evening star., 1896-12-19

exposures. The entrance on 10th street is
approached by semi-circular driveway.
The wide hall which divides the rooms is
richly finished in marbles and woods. In
the dining rooms, which is at the right, there
Is massive green stone fireplace and man
tel. The windows of the drawing room and
the reception room open down to the floor
on small balconies, and offer but little re-
sistance to the sunshine. which is a great
charm of the house. Mr.. Hays library or
den is upstairs. and has all the appearance
of the workshop of literary man.
Senator Elkfns' Home.
Senator Elkins' new home, 1926 K street
is the first that he has owned in Washing
ton, having, during each of his previous
residences here, occupied rented houses.
The house is one of the most striking of
those erected during the last ten years in
the West ELd. In one particular at least
the extent of the frontage-it is exceeded
by very few. The architecture of the house
is colonial in type. 1t is built of light stone
and brick. and seems particularly suitable
to this climate. The house was built by
Mr. Henry Stone of Chicago seven or eight
years ego for a residence, but was never
occupied by him or any one else until this
winter, when Senator Elkins and family
took possession. The lower story is an
English basement, and the porch Is wide
as the square hall. The decoration was
never completed until after its purchase by
Senator Elkins, and artisans are still busy
with the drawing-room floor. The changes
that have been made in the last few
months have entirely done away with the
unhomelike and somewhat forbiddng air
of the house. Large panes of glass have
been substituted for the small squares in
the windows and doors, and a Frightening
touch is apparent in every direction. The
rooms on the south side have all the benefit
of the sun, and are, therefore, the living
rooms of the household. The vestibule has
a tiled floor and is appropriately furnished
with heavily carved tables and chairs.
handsome rugs and some fine pieces of
bronze making the first glimpse of the in
terror very attractive.
Evening star., 1896-12-19

@rtnterS Jma cfee hffst seeoes
master Of advertising, sapS
IT Is efaimse for f6e rras6msfon
Star, one pro6o6fp frut8tuffp
efaimee. f8af no efBer newspoper
N f6e oounfrp goes info 50 farse
q peroentos. Of off f8e 6ouses
spif8in q raotus Of fmenfp mifes
from f6e office Of publication.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Oriental Scarfs.

Oriental Lnce Scarfs-15 inches wide
and "a inches long 50 70 and 81.
6x6 Oriental Lace SQuares-25c.
9x9 Oriental Lace Squares
3111c. and 4Oc.
12x12-Oriental Lace Squares-5Oc.
and 75c.
16x16-Oriental Lace Squares-5Oc.,
81 and SIPS.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
A New yersiOu.
From Judge.

Did you make the biscuits we had for
supper last evening. my dear?"
Il did, love-"
Ihey were excellent; they gave me a
nightmare such as / haven't had since
ate those my mother used to make"
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Pillow Shams-Bureau and
Washstand Scarfs.

1Sx36 Washstand Covers, In cut work
and spachtel effect-50c., Toe. and 81.
1sx54 Bureau Covers. in cut work
and spachtel effects-5Oc., 75c., 81,
$f.5O, 81 land $3.50.
Pillow Shams, ruff1ed. spachteI. cut
work and embroidery effects-a large
line of new creations 81. S125,
s1.50, s1.75. 81, 80, So, $3.50, 81,
s. and So pair.
Evening star., 1896-12-19

is a. cozy seat arranged around the bay
window, which. tastefully set off with cush-
ioDS makes a most attractive feature.
There is a square hall at the head of the
stairs, and the drawing room, library and
dining room and the rooms of the west
wing open upon 1t. The library is a sunny
Evening star., 1896-12-19

and eharmingly arranged room at the east
corner. The drawing roofi and dining room,
the latter somewhat the larger, adjoin at
the rear. G
Mrs. Fuller has chosen light effects in
Evening star., 1896-12-19

So far as the external appearance goes,
there is very little change about the house,
except at the entrance, which has been re-
stored to the style current at the period
Of the building itself
There Is a side entrance also on 18th
street, by which there is access to the
Evening star., 1896-12-19
t able Linens.

The housewife will be de-
lighted to be remembered
with something that decorates
her table. She would tell you
to come here if she knew YOU
were buying such things-for
Our reputation for Linens
fine = fashionable Spread"
Linens city wide.
The sAcial assortment for
Christmas offers many new
and exclusive designs-snowy
and snowy. For the amount
invested you cannot do better
than decide in favor of these
Linens.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Laundry Bags.

Medium and Large Size Brown Linen
Laundry Bags-25c., 4Oc. and Soc.
Large Size Denim Laundry Bags-old
rose and Delph-4Oc.
White Duck Laundry Bags-plain
and hand -painted-50c.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Linen Sumdries.

There is "a medley of Linen
NOtions-clever contrivances
whose utility recommends
them as gifts. Staple usefuls
that always come in handy.
Bed chamber requisites-and
a lot of things you perhaps
wouldn't think of for gifts, if
we didn't call them to mind.
The price opportunities are
surprising.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
An Unurunl Honar.

Fiom the New YORK Herald
do you expect TO have a good time on
Christmas?''
You bet. Ny wife has invited me TO
take dinner at her club"
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Silk & Lace Doylies.

and s-inch Silk and Lace DOylies-
2Oc., 25c.. SOC. and 371sc. each.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Embroidered CenterPieces

12x12 White Center Pieces, en-
broidered In White. Yellow and Pale
Blue, reduced from S71ac. to 50c.
l6xl6 White Center Pieces, en-
bro!dered In White, Yellow and Blue
REDUCED from 81 to 75c
1sx1s White Center Pieces. cm-
b-oidered in White, Yellow and Blue
REDUCED from 81 % to SOC.
20x20 Plain Center Pieces, with lace
edge-REDUCED from $3.50 to So.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Collar s. Cuff Bags.

Brown Linen Collar and Cur Bags
8k.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
An Insuperable objection.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Yes. our boy has the most remarkable
muscular development you ever saw"
Better make a prize fighter out of him."
No. We can't. He's tongue-tied."
Evening star., 1896-12-19
enaissance and Pure Lin
en- Doylies.

IS Pure Linen White Doylies-5ec.,
10 $3.50 d dozen.
SIS Pure Linen White Doylies 81 80
10 50 a dozen
70 9-inch RoInd and Square Re
naisssnee DOylies- 3Oc., 3IIzc.,
400. 45c-. Soc. 62Izc. and 75c. each.
Hemstitehed, Open-worked and
Fringed Finger Bowl Doynes-T5c. TO
50 a dozen.
Evening star., 1896-12-19

last half century. The house was built
nearly seventy years ago, and in spite of
the whirligig of time and fashions it's in
terror arrangements are quite in keeping
with the present ideas Of a comfortable
home. The house has southern exposure,
and, in fact. as far as light and air are
concerned, 1t has the full benefit from every
side. The back porches extend the entire
width of the house and are inclosed in
glass. A large garden, surrounded by high
brick walls, quite after the style of years
ago, covers more space on the west than
is occupied by. the solid square house itself.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Pure Linen Table Damask

a special lot that we shall
offer below the value-prices:
62-inch Pure Linen Damask-621.c.
grade for 5Oc. yard
6s-iDch Pure Linen Damask-75c.
grEde for 65c. yard.
10-iEch Pure Linen Damask- 81 grade
for s9c. q yard.
I2-inch Pure Linen DamGsk- -SI.25
grade for 81 a yard
12-inch Pure Linen Darnask-si,
SIS, $3.50. s1.I5 and 81 yard
So-inch Pure Linen DaInask-S1.5O
10 $3.50 yard.
Ready made White DaInask Cloths
on TO I'VE yards long-Sl 10 $50 each.
5-s and 3-4 Napkins 10 match.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Table Paddings.

~ by 2 yards Quilted Table Pads
$1.75 each
1$ by ? yards Quilted Table Pads
81 each
by 212 yards Quilted Table Pads
$3.50 each.
54-inch Table Felt-5Oc. yard.
66-inch Table Felt-75c. yard.
72-inch Table Felt-N a yard.
12-inch Knitted Table Padding-9Oc.
yard.
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Pure Linen Napkins.

b-s Pure Linen Napkins-sl, sl.25,
$3.50. 81. $3.50. So, $3.50. 81, x5,
S.. 81 and s. a dozen.
"a Pure Linen Napkins 81 to SIS a
dozen
IS Pure Linen Napkins $50 TO $50
dJzCn-
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Shoe Bags.

2pocket Brown Linen Shoe Bags
12l2c.
3-pocket Brown Linen Shoe Bags
15c.
4-pOcket Brown Linen Shoe Bags
DC
6-pochet Brown Linen Shoe Bags
37Hc.
Brown Linen Comb and Brush Cases
-12l2c.
Whisk Broom Holders-IOc.
Curling Iron Hoiders-1Uc.
Needle Cases-15c
Mouchoir Cases-25c
Evening star., 1896-12-19
AT
PERRY'S.

Don't we handle the holiday crowds well? No confusion
delays. Plenty OF sock-plenty of plenty of
help-pleny of opportunities.
The Greater Store will have popularity than
More deserved.
Through broad ase is the short satisfaction
best-cheapest
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Residences in This City of Some
Well-Known People.
HOUSES RECENTLY OCCUPIED
Social Centers as Well as Scenes
Of Domestic Life.
MOB ERN IN T E r / O r S

uiiCi . iiC" iioiiiC at
4 the northwest corner
of 18th and F streets
is one Of the oldest
houses in that local.
ity. AS the residence
of the late Mrs. Will
lam Thomas Carroll
and of her daughter,
the Countess Ester
hazy, 1t is identified
with much that has
formed delightful So
cial history for the
Evening star., 1896-12-19
Pin Cushions.

Fancy Trimmed Satin Cushions,
square, oblOng and heart shape-$l,
81. 81. IS. $3.50 and S.
Hand painted Cushions-S225, S2.45
and S..
Plain Blue, Yellow, Pink, Cardinal,
Nile and White Satin Covered Cush-
ions:
5-inch-15c.
8-fnch-2Dc
S-tnch-25c
9-inch-35c
10-inch-40c.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1896-12-05
Au..t.u,y five Douarc,c,

That elegant $S5 music box at VOLTS
is to be DISPOSED Of by gift Christmas
eve. The lucky holder of the greatest
number of music box checks bearing the
firm name of j. II. Wolf on Dec. "a will
receive the elegant present. Meanwhile
one check is TO be given away Will
every dollars worth Of goods purchased
at the store for cash between now ant
that date. In view of the fact that 6
dollar goes farther at j. H. VOLTS store
with the added advantage Of the larges'
stock in the county to select from, i
goes without saying that here is an or.
portunity to obtain Il most yaluabl,
musical instrument absolutely withou
cost.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1896-12-05
What Shall re no.e.

1t is the opinion of the leading at;or-
news Of Sioux Falls that as soon as the
official count Of the state has been made
and it shall d%eyelope that the p.ohibitlon
amendment has been repealed, any town
may enact a license ordinance and en-
force it until the legislature makes a
new law. 1t appears to be the opinion
of many of the best attorneys in the state
that the repeal of the prohibition amend
ment means the repeal also of the iegis'
lative enactment which accompanied it,
This is a matter that our city council
should take up at the regular meeting
Monday night. The two saloons now
running in Kimhal! are paying no revc-
nue. and have not been for some months
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1896-12-05
Lost Oh the prairie.

Rasmus Christensen Of Buffalo county
was brought into town Thursday with a
pair of badly frozen feet. Mr.. Christian.
son, while on his way home on foot from
a neighbours two miles distant, Monday
evening, as night was approaching
missed the road and got lost. lie wan.
aered around in the frozen snow all
night long. lie had On his feat palr OF
heavy German socks ana %oyershoes. The
crusted snow o o cut his footwear tC
pieces an when at daybrcak he found
the home OF a Mr.. Gray he was in a pitt.
fnl condition. The night was very cold
below zero. The unfortunate man
was we'll cared for at Mr.. Gray's and. rs
stated, brought here for Treatment. DR..
Willy dressed his feet and made him as
comfortable rs possible. TO just what
extent amputation, if any, will be neccs-
sary is a matter OF time to determine.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1896-12-05

Major C. T. Picton is manager Of the
State hotel, at Dennison, Texas, which
the travelling men say is one Of the best
in that section. In speaking Of Cham
bellains Collie, Cholera and Diarrhcea
Remedy, Major Plcton says. Il have
have used it myself and in my family
Tar several years, and take pleasure in
saying that consider it infallible cure
Tor diarrhoea and dysentery. I often
recommend it and have frequently ad,
mlnistered it to my guests ct the hotel
and in every cas- has proven itself worthy
of unqualified endorsement. For sale
by +. Z. Miller, druggist.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1896-12-05
y

At james Taylor's, Plainield town
ship, took place a party what was a
partY-in fact, a regular English manor
house affair. The big storm caught
forty-siX guests from two to Eve miles
away from home. and, remembering the
experience Of the great blizzard. they
stayed right by James like a kitten to a
hot brick-stayed with him until Satur
day morning, two days and three nights.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1896-12-05
Did YouEycr.

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relief and cure of all female complaints,
exerting a wonderful direct influence in
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ii you have loss of appetite, constipation,
headache, fainting spells, or are nervous,
sleepless, excitable, melancholy or
troubled with dizzy spells. Electric Bit
tiers is the medicine you need. Health
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