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The morning times., 1896-11-01
PALA|S ROYAL, WS G AND 11th STREETS

ing were tried by the guests with no
visible results until 10 O'Clock the lights
were lowered and Mr. Will Clements.
cosiumed rs the legendary demon or Wal
purgis' eve, stalked from the shadows
into a circle made by the silent company
and read the future Tor each
This remarkable performance was FOL
lowed by refreshments. and such old-fash-
ioncd games as hunt the button and puss
in corner; the guests finally closing with a
Among those present we're Misses Nata
Perry, Julia Martin, Kate Sturgis, Emma
Fleet. Jennie and Grace Wheeler, anI
Montjoy, W. Pierson. and John and Henry
Bell
Major and Mrs. Reid have returned from
their summers. travels, and are located
in their apartments of last year at the
Milton
Miss May Adele Levers. well known in
musical circles, has accepted the position OF
soprano soloist in the solo quartet Of
Western Presbyterian Church choir, be-
ginning with today.
Mr.. and Mrs A Wilkins, of No. 421
New York avenue northwest, entertained
a number of Young guests Thursday even
ing i'll honor Of the thirteenth birthday Of
their daughter, Nellie. Music. games. and
dancing were enjoyed until a late hour,
when refreshments were served.
Among those present We're: Misses Beatrice
Allpress. Minnie Tolland, Alice Sharpless,
May Immich. Susie Boutz. Nettie and
Agnes wilkins, and Masters Willie Combs,
Eddie Tolland, Walter Kneesie. Willie
Alpress. Howard Sharpless, Clayton
Amonde, and Harry Columbus.
The Junior Bachelors will give their
second dance of the season next Friday
evening, at Mrs. DScr's, No .15l7 r street
northwest As usual, the management of
the entertainment will dcvolve upon Mr..
Louis w Hoover who has been master OF
ceremonies Of the club since its organiza-
The morning times., 1896-11-01

A POLITICAL crisis is 4 secondary con
IA slueratiOn 10 a woman out oil a har
gain hunt, and the minute this present
question as TO who is to lie the leading
gentleman is settled, prices will Jump
and things will get tired of staying so
low. So your best plan is To stop think
ing about sound money and get what's in
sight and go shopping. Its sure cure
for nerves TO have a pOcketfull of green
backs. It's also good TO get out of your
self and get new interests. Why not try
china painting and finish by Xmas some
of Your own work. Days are only long to
idle people. Don't let this moss from
your own hearth stones grow on you;
seek air and sunshine. Nothing cures
the blues so quickly as hunt for bargains.
The morning times., 1896-11-01
ELECTION HAETs S9GIETY|
Political Fever Pervades the
Ballroom and BoudOir..
DEBUTANTEs LIST GROWS

Diplomatic Corps VIII Add It's Quota
to the Garden of Buds-New-Com-
ers Among the Foreign Minister'S.
Extensive Repairs at the White
House.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

An invitation is extended to You by
n the flowers to visit them at their
tete at Small's annual exhibit, which
begins November >, and continuing the en-
tire week. This house is already cale-
brated for its magnificent floral decora-
tions, but this year bids fair to exceed
any before given. embracing some of the
finest specimens of orchids and chrysan-
themumS. There is no housc in the city
that makes such Il brilliant display. and
the blending OF the Autumn Queen with
the palms and eNotics that welcome YOU
with their beauty and bloom from the
window conservatory are pleasure and a
remembrance to all that visit them.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

r. He studio OF II. L. Jordan, No Il14 G.
street, is open for the reception of
pupils for china painting. The un-
eXCelled qualities as a teacher for so many
years among the elite of Boston, and the
terms offered. thrce-hour lesson for 81.
should secure large classes. China can be
fired here.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

~ RS. KEAN, No. 1929 Pennsylvania
| i avenue, is giving 10 per cent dis
count thiSs week. Ladies can fur
nsh their own materials and have under
wear made, while old garments are re-
modelled. There are some fine pieces of
theatrical wear that New York prices can't
cOmUare with
The morning times., 1896-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard D. Jackson, Of
New York, have taken house ON
Twentieth street for the winter. Mrs.
Jackson is an enthusiastic cyclist, and one
OF the most distinguished looking women
a. wheel 10 be met on the streets of Wash
ington.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

AM going to give you straight patent
leather tip. 1t has nothing TO do with
the election, for it's on the toe and
and about the ne W shoe calledthe Columbia
They are tailor made, of vici kid, buttoned,
cost, $19S. What other store sells that
grade Of goods but Stolls $40 Seventh
street?
The morning times., 1896-11-01

Mrs. John W. Foster will not accompany
her husband to China. but may follow him
later, should the ex-secretary decide to
accept an important post in that country.
Mrs. Foster at present intends to return
TO her home on / street the last of No
vemDer.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

Mrs. N w. Mason. who has been spending
the autumn in New York, has returned ami
taken apartments at the Richmond for
the season.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

Two notable out-of-town weddings oc-
Cured on Wednesday of interest to Wash
instonians, one being that OF Mr. Rufus.
W. PecEham, jr., son OF the Justice of
The morning times., 1896-11-01

r HE Forsyth Art Company have opened
their gallery, at No. 1928 G. street,
Their former high art standard VIII
be continued at their new establishment,
where fine water colors, etchings by we'll
known artists, are to be found. and
special feature will he the fine framing,
gliding. etc. Their unexcelied work in the
past is u guarantee OF future satisfaction
in a TT matters
The morning times., 1896-11-01

A RTlFICIAL teeth at So per set that
~ def nature. So beautiful and natural
as to deceive ones intimate as
soeiates. So it gees with all work done
at the Evans parlor, 1909 F street. Every
one is pleased at the courtesy Of the man
agement, with the painless extraction at
fifty cents, and wonder at their skill.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

This Coupon and s.. .4s entities bear
} or to one sl.es All-wool Cloth Waist IL
presented at the Palais Royal on Mon
} day, Nov. 2, 1895.
s-The fashionable Norfolk effect. Waist
with Linen Collar, tight Sleeves, lined
throughout. Colors = black, navy. green,
brown, gray, garnet cardinal.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

Among the distinguished visitors who will
shortl come to Washington will be NJ ada me
Backmiteff, wife of the secretary of the
Russian legation at Athens, and daughter
of the late Gen Beale. Madame RackIpitt.ff
is coming To visit her mother, aud viii
spend several months in her old home
The morning times., 1896-11-01

y Halloween party ana laiiE-luii was
given last night at the residence OF Mr.
and Mrs. Elmer AllpresS, No. 100 New
York avenue northwest.
Pastimes of various kinds were greatly
enjoyed, especially the donkey game. Tor
when prizes were awarded to Miss Lille
Jones, Mr.. Clayton Amonde. and Mr.. WI
liam Combs
Among those present We're: Mr., and Ms.
y. wilkins. Miss Carrie Ruff. Miss Mlnaie
Volland, Misses Nettie and Agnes wilkins.
Miss Gertie Lusby, Misses Mamie, Nellie
Mr.. c, Amonde. Mr. II. Columbus, Mr.. H:
Sharpless, Mr. W Alipress, Mr.. I. -il.pr,ss
and Master Isadore TanAce.
The straw ride given by the FIeur-'lr-L Lis
Social Club on Wednesday evening yrs a
pleasant affair. The party assembled 1T
the residence of Mrs. Moore. No. :o9 Sixth
street northeast, who, with Mrs. H Ill,
chaEernned the young people to the home
of Misses Leapley. near Bcnning.
Those present were: Misses Hill, Kcck,
Knox ,Bittenhendcr. Birch, Tompkins, J p'ii"r,
Overton, and Messrs, Gale. Gaitler Moore.
Sharpless. Mr.. W. Allpress. Mr.. T. Alprcss
Jarvis, Murray, Durfey, Walsche, ard
Andrews.
The reception given by Miss Sarah VIII
lard Howe Friday evening to the class of
young ladies and gentlemen of her dane
ing school, proved an artistic social SUCCESS
Brookland Hall was crowded and dancing
was indulged in from until 10 o'cloik.
The comn,ittee in charge of The floor and
program W ere. MT. JOSEPH buTs, Nlr.
Franklin T. Howe, ir. Mr.. j. ]. O'Briun,
Mr.. Edward Carmick, Mr.. Frank Gull
roiie, Mr.. Thomas McTighe, Mr.. William
eastman. Mr.. Archibald Lamb, Mr. Louis
Carmick, Mr.. Regan, Mr.. Richard Lamb
and the Messrs. Hernandez.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Waltrous, of Atlantic
Highlands, n. j., are whiting Mr.. and
Mrs. $. Robenson, OF No. EOS Maryland
avenue northeast.
The Misses Berckmann, of No 6tO Z
street northeast, gave a very enjoyabie
party on Friday evening last. Vi6iin
and piano solos, with readings and recr.i-
tions, formed some OF the attractive rca-
lures OF the evening. Later the guests
enjoyed a taffy pull.
The home was prettily decorated with
chrySanthemurns and choice refreshments
were served Among the guests present
Were: Misses Flora and Annie Bliss, Clara
and Annie Lee, Flora and Mamie Neff,
Marie and Gertrude Gargler, May, Katie,
and Hettie Berekmann, Messrs. Herdiays-
field, johnson, Young, Cutsail. Goldsmith,
Anderson, Parks, BaltIerson, Greer, veaten,
ISeman, Walz, Blackiston, Smith, and
Fletcher.
The Play and Pleasure Club gave an
All Halloween party last night at the
residence of Miss I.oftie williams its
The morning times., 1896-11-01
UNDERTAkERS
DIED.

THOMPSON-on Thursday, October 20,
1896, at 1O:i5 p. m, ut his late residence,
1I27 Y street Northwest, John II Thomp-
SON, in the eightieth wear of his age.
Funeral services Will he held at Guntou
Temple Memorial Presbyterian Church,
Corner Fourteenth and streets north
west, Monday morning. at IL O'Clock.
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
vited To attend.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

The Play and Pleasure Club gave an
All Halloween party last night at the
residence of Miss Lottie Williams, its
president. at her home on Capitol Hill.
The various tests appropriate to the even
The morning times., 1896-11-01

4 Ew CALLIsHER, the wcllknown jew
l. eler Of East Washington, has secured
quantity, below their regular cost,
of the Rogers silvcrware. Sale will not last
long at such prices. Teaspoons at 30 cents
per dozen. Bear in mind repair work done
here is the best in the city. Clean a watch
for 20 cents. Work called for and de-
liyered. Drop them your card.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

With election day upon US, a feeling
of excitement more or less intense Is no.
uced in even the most conservative dra ~
ing rooms, and every woman in society
is holding her breath or asking her neigh
hor which will ii be-
The past week has brought many w.II-
known hostesses back 10 town, and calls
ire Ieins very generally exchanged be-
tween the various branches of this big
official colony that goes to make uD WASH
ihston society. There is delightful iu-
iorfnallty about the visits made at this
tiine, ,hnt,, when people have leisure to enjoy
their friends, and The regulation teu-
minute call OF The season is unknown.
Mrs. Lamont and her newiy-arrivcd
uduShter have been the objects Of much
interest aud attention, ana both are rr-
ported as feeling ana looking rema arkabiy
Wen. Inc daughter has not been named
as yet, ana her formal presentation to
society Is nol To tie expected this season.
The calling etiquette of Washington is
inherent IRON that or any other Amcri-
can city, and the NE wconers must take
upon.
AT the present time the only new comers
IN Sight are the recently appointed for
elSn representatives, who have made The
!rund round OF Their senior diplomatic brothers.
iioshi, the Argentine Minister and Sonora
Garcia Meron, and the Turkish Minister
ana ms second secretary, Seifiddin Bey.
are among this number
Inc calls were made promptly and re-
turned within the week US official etiquette
demands, and now diplomats old and new
can anuse themselves as they see fit
unti January l., when the! real official
season will begin.
The Executive Mansion irself has been
considerably improved since last season
The white and gold decoration of the East
Room mas been repainted, while the car
pets Tor that Immense apartment, the cor
fldor, and The state dining room have all
been renewed. golden brown hue has
been selected for the East Room, while
the others are all in rich reds.
IN one corner OF the state diningroom
there Is round table laid with four overs
Which attracted the attention of a recent
visitor. This did not mean that stale
function to very limited Number Of
guests was IN contemplation, but that in
tneSe unofficial Gays the lIil!e uauEut,rS
OF the President and their nurses are in
possession OF this lofty apartment, and
breakfast, dine, ard sup where, later IN
statesmen, diplomats, and Judges of the
supreme Court Will lie entertained
one place was provided with a comfort
abie willow high char which is occupied
by Esther Cleveland, her sister Rutn II is
quite grown up by comparison. and does
ih't need even cushion to bring Ter 90
10 proper position for comfort or dignity.
Haby Marion does not come to tabi. hui
her Willow carriage l. III the room aud she
frequently looks ON while her elder sisters
are at meals.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

the Supreme Court from New York. who
was married To Miss Harriet Weed Corn
ing. daughter OF Erastus Corning OF Al
hIny, \. Y.
This was celebrated in The Episcopal
Cathedral OF All Saints at Albany, with
Bishop Duane officiating. \ large and
IN ionable congregation Witnessed the
ceremony and many distinguished guests
were entertained at the wedding breakfast
which followed ut the brides home. Mr..
and Mrs. eCkham are now oman extensive
honey y-moon trip through the South, and
on their return will he the guests q! the
sroon's parents in this city.
Mrs. j. u. Shaw and Miss Shaw. Of
Rockingham, North Carolina. are III Town
for the winter, and are temporarily To-
Gated at :he Lincoln.
Miss Helen Sherman was married on the
same day at Des Moiues, Iowa, to Mr.
William Oglisby GriffithS, of CINCINNATI.
Mrs. Griffirhs is the daughter OF Major
IIoytc Sherman. a BROTHER OF Senator
Sherman, at whose home in this city the
bride OF Wednesday mas been a frequent
visitor.
The family of Representative George F.
Huff of Pennsylvania has returned !or
the winter, and are at the handsome aome
of the Huffs, 1915 Sixteenth street. Il
is Il matter of extreme regret Tn nt this
will he Mrs. iiuffS las winter III Wasting
ton, as her home has been one of the IN ,St
notably plea SAINT in Congressional and
resident circles.
Mrs. ]. Mills Browne, widow of the
late Surgeon General Browne, mas returned
from Il summer in the North and opened her
apartments at the Portland. Col and
Mrs. MoSher. and Col. and Mrs. Gilmore and
Miss Gilmore are also a part OF The Army
representatives at the Portland FOR the
winter.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

Mrs. Batcheller and Miss Batcheller
nave returned from their country place in
New York, and are home for the winter
in their home. No. 1922 Vermont avenue,
Gen: Batchellcr will not join his family
until after the election.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

Mrs James F. Barbour and daughter
have returned to their residence on RI o,ie
Island avenue, but will Join the Washing
ton contingent in New York during horse
Sho W week.
The morning times., 1896-11-01
IN MEMORIAM.

CYNAN-In loving remembrance of my
dear sister, Ann Jane lyman who departed
this life 81 Manchester. England, on the
81 st OF october, $50, at the age OF twenty
nine years May heavenly peace ab.ie
with her Soul forever
BY HER SISTER. LILLE COLLINS.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

Miss May Adele Levers. well known in
musical circles, has accepted the position OF
soprano soloist in the solo quartet of
Western Presbyterian Church choir, be-
ginning with TODAY
The morning times., 1896-11-01

Russia will be represented in this rose-
bud garden of girls by Miss Mertwago,
daughter of Post Capt. and Mrs. Mertwae D.
As Nine. de kotzebuc, wife of the Russian
minister, does not propose coming to the
United States, and Mr.. and Nine de Meek
are about to return To Europe, Mrs. Merit
only feminine representatives of the car
in Washington.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

This Coupon and 81 SO ent ties
bearer to one slee black Bro
cade Mohair Skirt If presented
at the Palais Royal on Monday,
Nov. 2, 1896.
Style as Illustrated. with cores, rus.
tie lining. velvet binding.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

Miss Sherman, daughter OF the late Gen.
Sherman. has come To Washing gton for the
winter and taken apartments at the Port
land. Miss Sherman is the only unrar-
lied daughter OF this interesting family
and will in future make her home in " Isn-
ington, where she is very popular. and her
eiurn is a matter of congratulation to
Il large circle of friends.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

Major and Mrs. Reid have returned from
their Summers travels. and are located
in their apartments of last year at the
Milton.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

Mrs. Audenred is one of the prominent
Washingionians now solournIfg in New
York. She has been spending the la st few
days at West Point. where she is chappruil-
ing party OF young people who went up
TO the Point TO see the football game of
Yesterday.
The morning times., 1896-11-01
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The morning times., 1896-11-01

This Coupon and "a 90 entities
bearer to one IS. 90 Skirt If pre-
sented at the Palais Royal on
Monday, Nov. 2, 1895.
feta Silk Skirts or the Navy and Black
English Diagonal Cloth Skirts.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

South America is not To be uutdone by
any OF the great powers fo Europe when
IL comes to presenting fair women and
brave men in Washington, ana the young
daughter OF the Chilean minister will to.
one OF the sweetest and nretticst of the
seasons buds. Miss Cana is a pronounC ed
blonde, brown eyed and graceful. She has
lived three years in the United States and
speaks English perfectly.
The Chilean legation. No. 1919 h street
is one OF the most modest looking homes
OF all the foreign ministers, but has al
ways been the scene OF charming hosp-
tality.
The morning times., 1896-11-01

Mrs. ]. u. Shaw and Miss Shaw. of
Rockingham, North Carolina. are III toy'n
for the winter, and are temporarily To-
Gated at the Lincoln.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-23
CIRCUIT COURT.

In the circuit court yesterday a short
session was held in the morning during
which the following proceedings were
had;
o, n, Denny. receiver. VS.. f. \. See
ley ct al, Hugh Means was appointed
guardian al Item for James W. Means
and the cas was taken under advise
ment by the court
The grand Jury reported three true
bills against John Murray, one for the
larceny Of planes valued at A75, the
property o. W. A. Fry; the second for
the larceny Of a scat valued at 50, the
property - DR.. Beckman: third. the
Larceny d a valise at the Occident no.
tel, coRc4ining surgical instruments
valued at SIS. the property OF Dr. W,
d Baker.
John Hansen. Il native Of Denmark.
and Thomas Campbell. a native OF
Great Britain. were admitted u citizen
ship.
Laura Griffin vs., j. L. Griffin. de-
fault Of defendant was entered. and
decree granted to plaintiff.
Nay Clark vs.. John r. Clark. the de-
murrer was overruled.
Clara y. white W. Durrant Whit
tie. default Of defendant was entered.
Mr.. l. Cohen and son. Master Harry
Cohen. have returned from Green River
Springs, and Mr.. Cohen is greatly i'm
proved in health.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-23
MCKINLEY AND HOBART CLUB.
Meeting Last Night Addressed by Hon
T. j. Cleeton.

At the regular meeting last even
ing Of the Young Mems Mckinley
and Hobart Club, District Attorney
CleetOn made an earnest appeal 10 the
young men in behalf Of the cause in
which they have organized. Close at
tention was paid to his address by
the members Of the club present and
the large audience.
After the address the club decided 10
hold the first parade Of the campaign
in this city tomorrow night. The mem
bers will appear in full dress uniform
under the leadership Of II. Young, Cap
tain, and James Clark, first Lieutenant.
The club yell adopted is "Rick-a-
muck-a, Chick-a-muck-a, Hip, Hip,
Hurrah, We're solid for Mckinley"
The membership Of the club was in
creased last night to seventy-seven.
Mr.. Cleeton's talk was crisp and cpl
gramatic. He contracted the work
that they were going to enter upon with
that the old were leaving Of, and was
particularly fellcitous in his reference
to the noble Democrats Of the Jackson
and Je~ffersonian times who came out
manfully and sacrificed their lifelong
amliation for the love Of their country.
and who were not actUated from the
lust for Office rs was the opposition
party who even at that time were
promised p~Ostohices, custom houses,
and other government holdings. His
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-23

II hold tho disturbance % the meas.
''ure OF value. tho means u payment
and exchange or any arrangement OF
the currency 10 be m ~ the most
"unpardonablc OF political faults. He
who Hampers with the currency rubs
tabor OF It's bread, lie pandeTu, In
deed. 60 greedy capital. which Is
"kcen-sighted, and may shift for Itself.
but he bcggars labor. which Is honest.
"un%suspcctlng. and too busy with the
present to calculate for the future
Tho prosperity 81 the working classes
lives, moves. and has It's being In cH-
'tahlishrd credit. and a steady mt
"dlum N payment All sudden changes
destroy Il. Honest industry eve
comes In for any part " the spollH
I'm that scramble which takes place
when the currency ot a country "
'disordcred. Did violent fluctuations
"cvcr do good TO him who depends on
daily labor Tor his daily bread Ger
AhllAg lNN'A M AlN'hN AlllhH Ulhg
crafty greedlncss for sudden gain. by
the rashness Of daring speculation:
but they can bring nothing but In.
Jury and distress to the homes Of pa
'ticnt industry and honest labor. Who
ARE they who profit by such a state
''of things They are not the many.
but the few, They are spectators.
brokers. dealers In money. and lend
"ers OF money at eSorbltant interest
Small capitalists are crushed. their
means dispersed In various parts OF
the country. and, such n miserable
policy having destroyed exchanges.
they have no longer either money or
credit. All classes Of labor partake.
"and must partake, in the same ca
"lamlty Daniel Webster.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-23
HOW OREGON
WILL VOTE
Conservative Estimate After a Care
full Canvass Of the
State,
JUDGE o. n, DENNY SPEAKS
Figuring the Balance " the state a. a
Stand-on. Multn0mah County WIN
Roll up at Least six Thousand
Majority.

\ conservative estimate made " tn,
political situation in oregon, by Judge
%. y. Denny, gives Major Mckinley a
good. round majority In this state.
judge Denny, who was In the city yes
terday on important legal business,
last eveninS Just before taking the boat
for Portland, in conversation with an
Astorian representative, said:
Il have made a careful anvaSS ~
the state. have studied all the Sltua-
lions, and have discounted all the fig
ures given ME " the probable majori-
ties In the various counties, You may
set it down as a safe proposition that
~concCding all the balance " the state
as a stand-o0, me party against the
other. Multnomah county will roll W
At least GOO majority for Mckinley.
From the figures which | have gather
ed. the following are conservative and
inside estimates; Clatsop county, SEQ
Tor Mckinley; Washington county, SEQ
for Mckinley; Yamhill county is 4
stand-on. with a possible small major
ity for Mckinley; Tillamook will so
s@ Republican; Benton. 100: Lincoln
Cou NY win have but a small majority,
while Linn county will 20 go against
Lane county will have a Republi,
can majority OF IOo, Douglass counts
400, but jackson county will 90 500
Democratic; Coos and Curry counties
are about a stand-on. Klamath and
Lake counties will not go very much
one way or the other. Marion
will have a Republican majority
Of $50. and Clackamas a small majority
for us. Eastern Oregon will so 500 TO
1000 for Mckinley.
Thus see, by calling the state at
outside OF MultnomAh a stand-o1,
are sur Of a six thousand majority
at least in Multnomah county, oregon
will do the right thing as she cannot
afford, and viii not do anything else. "