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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
Observation-Disclosures

GoIDNOTE, s. A note payable only in gold;
spec and eolioq. certificate Of deposit issued by
tincate.
ROENT-GEN's METHOD, E. after Wilhelm
Conrad Roentgen. Professor Of Physics at the Uni-
Versty OF Wurzburg, Germany.
ROENTGEN RAYS, g.
aosn,sen reR9rtsd by him 70 the Medico physiea!
since verified by numerous investigators throughout
the scientific world. This manifestation is a result
current upon highly exhausted vacuum tubes and is
entirely distinct from the so-called cathode rays
described by Crookes as .'rudiant matter and
more lately and fully studied by Hirton. Hertz and
The most notable quality Of the Roe1tgen rays
or, as he terms them, of the X-rays-s the ability
heretofore considered Opaque to all known forms Of
light. besides which they are also capable either
ally upon ordinary Photographic plates and Of pro-
ducing fuorescence In certain chemical compounds.
these rays depends largely though not altogether,
upon their respective densties, 1t is therefore pos
outline or shadow pictures Of objects entirely hid,
den from normal sight or to render these visible
and the eye Thus shadowgraphs or skiagraphs
have been made OF metal articles inclnset in
in the living body, illustrations. and by
means OF the skiascoIe these same objects become
II is interesting to note the degree OF transpar-
ency of various common substances. Cork and
paper very transparent; SO is water and several
other fluids, but not so much cork. Wood.
ebOnite. vucante and animal flesh ready pene-
trated ard for considerable thickEesses; OBJ
server has secured good results through eight inches
OF wood.
CHRISTIAN ENDEANOR.
non-secarian religious orlanizat ion founded in
February 1881. 10y the Rev Francis f. Clark. ID d..
at Portland. Maine, with an original membership
of less than ifty In 1886 the movement had ca-
tended to nearly every foreign country and mis-
sionary Land indors.t by thrty-two Christian
denOmnat ions, with 1859 societies organized and
| a total membership of about 1000 600 The local
branches comprise those of the Young People.
Junior. intermediate Senior. Mothers, Parents. etc.
collectively termed, in their respective countries,
the United Society If Christian Endeavor. An in
ternat Ional organization, known the Worlds
Union of Christian Endeavor. has been recently
gained, with n view TO holding general conven
tion every three years, the first convention being
held In Washington, u. C., In July. 1896. Rev. DIR.
Clark, the founder of this remarkably successful
terprse is President of the United Society In this
country and also Of the Worlds Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
EXCLUSIVE PRICES.

These Hats can never be litte-priccd. Tt rich
trimmings OF paradise bird feathers and ostrich
plumes alone cost much $40 apiece. that
$50 for the completed hat is really low price.
The Duchess of Gainsborough'' is perhaps the
attractive hat of the collection. and illustrates
this fact.
But there others at So. So SIS and two
for little so each The writer admires
these because less laden with plumes-and "sich."
And may the reader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

This most important purchase of Lace Curtains has
been consmated by Mr. McGnns representing
Upholstery Department. Mr. Magee Simpson, Crawford
Simpson, New York The Lace Curtain stock of
Mers Sloane the leading New York importer
enabling prices retail less than competitors paid
York Washington "a DEAF this season The
Pas Royal share of the p1under promised Adams Express
Monday morning. that o'clock Prices
like this 7o $oeS pair. $2z5 to SIG pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
Encyclopedia
Dictionary.
At $n Down

Just to boom our Book Depart
ment, has met with an enthusiastic
response. We are entering the sec
ond hundred sets. They. are being
sold to teachers, professional men,
students, business men and to fami-
lies, who want to give their children
the greatest educational advantages
the times afford! o.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
National Democrats Again Win.

The state election board Of Iowa has
granted the name national democratic to
the Palmer and Buckner ticket. Judge Con-
nor of the free silver party filed. writ CT
certiorari requiring the state board to ap-
pear in the court and argue their right to
the name.
Attorney General Remly demurred to the
petition for writ the grounds that
the state board alone. had jurisdiction.
Judge, Stevenson of the district court sus-
tanned the demurrer. and the Palmer and
Buckner ticket will go on the ballot as the
national democraticd'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
A PASTORS INSTALLATION.
Services Tomorrow ut Concord
Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Tomorrow evening at $50 o'clock Rev.
Paul A. Mcneil, the new pastor of Con-
cordia Evangelical German Lutheran
Church. corner of 10th and G streets north
west, is to be publicly installed. The large
auditorium is to be handsomely decorated
for the occasion, and the choir is to render
special music. All the local Lutheran pas
tors and their congregations have been in
vited to be present. and also the clergymen
resident in Baltimore belonging to the Ger
nan evangelical synod Of North America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
THE MATERIALS.

While the most expensive procurable in stock
and all trashy materials have been avoided like
% much poison. direct importation enables mod
crate prices for the really desirable: Paradise
Bird Feathers from SOC to $3.50 each y Ostrich
Plumes from SOC to $3.50 each; Fancy Birds
Feathers and Wings from &c to $3.50; silk and
Velvet Roses from 15c to s1.5O bunch. Here
too, are Superior Black Silk Velvet Hats for only
%, and best quality French Felt Hats for only
75c. !s5c and 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
USED WINE FOR WATER.
Novel Expedient at Fire I'm Cali
forum.

Korbett's big winery at korbett's station.
a few miles from Guerville, Cal, was badly
damaged yesterday by fire, which broke
out in the second story of the winery and
soon worked into the third story, causing
the roof to fall in. One Of the largest
presses was destroyed and about 15o00 gal
Ions of new wine were turned loose. Water
being scarce pumps were applied to the
wine casks, the wine being thrown in the
flames with good effect The cellars in
which were 4 hundred thousand gallons of
old wine were saved. The fire ragged for
three hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
MADE TO ORDER.

The individual of ladies has been considered
and the services of the late head trimmer for
Nessrs. LchStein & Co. Of New York have been
secured. II is needless write that satisfaction
Is thus assured the most hypercritica coupled with
tie promise that very much less than New York
prices shall be asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

The will of the late Richard j. Collins.
dated September 10. 1896, appointing a. Ii.
Collins. SOC. executor of the estate, was
filed yesterday. The estate is divided among
the widow. Elizabeth, and the children. The
sum of SlW Is given to the Nineteenth
Street Baptist Church, and to the heirs of
Peter Nelson OF Baltimore, Md, friend,
the sum of SIS. ...,..,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
WALKED OFF THE TRAIN.
Tutnl Injuries Received by SOM
namb ulist.


Louis DRESSER, a Jersey City merchant,
has died from injuries received late We'd
nesday right by walking off train which
was running forty miles an hour, while he
was asleep. Mr.. DRESSER was on his way
to Pittsburg. When a few miles above
Trenton, brakeman went through the car
and called out: Trenton, the next step"
Mr.. Dressler rushed to the platform and
jumped from the train. He fell on the
tracks, breaking the bones of both legs and
several ribs. The trainmen did not know
that he had left the train until they reach
ed Trenton
The station agent at once sent men on
locomotive to find Mr.. Dressler. but they
were unsuccessful. The man had in the
interval crawled up the embankment to the
street level and along the street for several
squares, until brewery was reached.
where he applied for assistance.
He stated that he had jumped off the
train while dreaming.
He then collapsed and was taken to St.
Francis Hospital, where he continued to
sink until last night, when he died.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
The llnustrious Editors.

1t cost $75O.O00 to produce this grand reference
work. 1t Is the greatest literary triumph OF the
10th century. Read the list of editors:
ROBERT HUNTER, AN, FIGS. English Edition.,
and Prof. CHARLES NORRIS american Edition),
with the assistance Of the following eminent spe.
cialists: Prof. Thomas II. Huxley, FRS; Prof
Richard A. Proctor. Prof. A. Estocet. John A
Williams. Alb. Trinity College. Oxford, Sir John
Stainer. Mus. Doc; John Francis Walker, AN.
F.C.S.; T. Davies. F.G.s.; Prof. Seneca Egbert
Nd. Medico Chirurgical College Philadelphia
William Harkness, FIG, FIRMS; Marcus Ben
jamn. Ph.D., Smithsonian Institution, Washington
d. c., and hundred others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
shcerin Declare. Against bryan.

S. P. Sheerin. for years secretary of the
democratic national committee, and the
Indiana member of that committee, in a
statement prepared by him for the Indian
apoiis News. declares against the nomina-
ton OF Bryan and Sewall He denou1ces
IN most vigorous manner the fusion Of
Indiana democ rats with populjsts Mr..
Sheerin says he is still democrat. but is
not and never will be populist, and he
calls upon the members of the party to re-
pudiate the ticket nominated at Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

Equally unique and attractive the New Pat
tern Hats for prone made. Originality and exclu-
81, eness is assured in the velvet headpeces, fac
SMILES of those by famous women of England
In days gone by, made doubly famous because
pictured by the old masters, many Of whose paint
ings today ornament the walls of the Royal Acad-
envy, London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
Chicago Men Mudsi Mig Profits

by Telegraph t, the New -iorks Herald.
CHICAGO, October l6. 1SG.-"Doliar
wheat before Christmas is the cry in the
street now. A good many men have made
fortunes out Of the rise. -.
Among the heaviest winners Is William
T. Baker. president of the board of. trade.
p d. Armour is also credited with several
hundred thousands in profits. w. r. Linn
is another, though possibly not 50 heavy a
winner. John and Michael Catahy have
both cleaned up bundle of nancy, and
are not done yet. Charles Singer has pick
cd up something handsome on the, Chicago
board j. Frank RImsey Is another sue
cessful operator WHO has been q confirmed
bull. al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
Morning Fire.

The alarm Of fire shortly after n O'Clock
this morning was caused by the partial
burning of the back building of the store
OF Mrs. c. Hosch, corner of l4th and c
streets northwest The origin is supposed
to have been a defective iue, and the loss
is estimated at about 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
THE "OPENING."

The Opening Monday In the second floor
parors of the Palais Royal Ladies desiring to try
on the Evening Hats will appreciate the privacy
ard advantage Of the mirror-coyered dark roOm,"
lighted by electricity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
a,7,!:-..s -!
ON MONDAY
(At the Palais Royal)
At s q. nm /.
(At the Palais Royal.)

A sale of Dress Goods and
Silks, the surplus stocks of
leading importers, to be re-
tailed at less than late
wholesale price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

Captain John D. Hart of the Laurado mas
been held at Philadelphia on the charge
eff violating the neutrality laws by set
ting on foot military. expedition against
the Spanish government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

The Ohio supreme court yesterday sus-
tanned the constitutionality of the Dana
law, which prevents a name being print
ed more than once on the Australian bal
lot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

Three firemen were killed and SIX badly
injured at fire yesterday afternoon at
the chemical warehouse of Gilmour G Com
fpanS, Montreal. The dead firemen are: Ed
mund -Laporte, Harry King and S.lv.:n
Charpentien
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

The American Towing Company's tug
Dupont, while towing a float of barges to
Fredericksburg, Va, took fire about twen-
ty-ffve miles below there Thursday night
and was destroyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

In addition to the III previously men,
toned. 20 were recovered by owners, in
the police as lost or stolen. The largest
number lost IN any one month was in My
the smallest in March, as will be OBJ erved
Icy the following condensed abstract:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
The Dress Goods.

The buyer has been bargain hunting importers
have been willing to hand their remnants prices
reads cheap and nasty and tells pieces of rich
est fabrics gathering from houses representing Pey England
other leading manufacturers of the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

Edward Z. Wilson of the firm of lehman
& Wilson of Boston was arrested yes.er-
day charged with the larceny of SlUuH
worth of property in Kansas City, Mo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

1RCyard for 81 quality and 81 inch-wide Black
1oO Satin Duchess. And only 59c yard for the
75c quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

The tug Niagara was run down in the
river at the foot OF Fulton street, New
York, yesterday by the Steamboat Ma
genta. Tie tug went to the bottom in
three minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
Best Innings.

When 1t comes to advertising Innings most u,er.
chants seem to lose all respect OF truth But Won,
Know time has proved this:-..If it's in the PuI,is
Royal advt., it's So"
2Oc for 25c Fancy Linngs black back
lie for 16c quality Rustic Pcrcaline
Zoe for 3Oc quality Fast Black Satine
lac for 2Oc quality Black Linen Canvas
l2lac for 16c quality Black Linen Canvas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
At 10 q. nm.

The arrival and sale of
Irish Point Lace Curtains
from Messrs. w. s. j. Sloane
& Go. of 10TH street and
Broadway, New York;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
The Black Silks.

Rn<, yard for Satin and Gros Grain Bro..ades
O> that you may have seen offered ut 20 cents,
though none the less worth 81 yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

to ~ an of kme
uh mry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
EVENING MILLINERY.
A Grand Display of the Latest
Theater Hats From Paris.
Also Unique Velvet Promenade
Hats, Modelled After Those De
picted in Paintings by the Old
Masters.

ARTS HATS+WHO CAN
picture them with print
-rs' ink and type? Who
can define their subtle
attractiyenesS - t h e / r
magnetism? The latest
for evening wear are so
bedecked with dia nondS
and almost as brilliant
cut jet and steel orna-
meutatlon that they VIII
seem Of priceless value
when pretty faces are be-
low them and brilliant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
COl0red Silks.

MnCyard for the most popular 81 Silks OF the
season-the Brocade Taretas in green and
oiue' green and black, brown and black, old rose
and black.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

&c yard for the usual u quality Diagoaals. 81
WV inches wide. And only Soc for 45-inch
Cancels Hair Cheyiots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETY OF CHRISTIAN
ENDEANOR, an organization first founded hy Fran
els f. Clark. H. H., at Portland. Maine. in 1851,
membership in which involves certain pledged Chris
tian service; nov t1St3D extended throughout the
world in various denominations. aud embracing
than "A million members
tNoTE. This Soriety vas founded ia February.
1881, not in 1881
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
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80. II
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Our great offer ,of 900 sets of
that latest and greatest of all refer
ence works, the 1ns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
PROMENADE HATS.

light above. These gems OF hats may be had for as
little as s.. the most expensive being but $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
C0HOred Wool Goods.

AWc yard for the we'll known. z5c,
S5c and ST. fabrics.
DChoice of Boucle and Bourette Suitinss, Cen
une Scotch Cheviots, Cancels Hair Novelties, Eng
lish Checks, and tine best 54-inch Bicycle SuitinYs
49c yard for choice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

Remember, the regular price is
$42; but we will sell just 900 sets at
the reduced price Of SIG, payable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

Cu yard instead Of 81 IS for the 54-inch Cheviot
~H DiaGonals from Pricstley, the maker whose
name Is guarantee of excellence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17
Standard.

payable only in gold. ~ '
NOTE. This is error There are po uational-
bank notes payable only In golGD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

GOLD-NOTE, s. A note PAYABLE only in gold.
spec and cOlloq, certificate Of deposit issued ty
the United States Treasury in exchange for gold
there deposited, more properly termed a gold Ger
tihcate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
MAY RE A CASE OF MURDER.
Two Cutting-Scrnpes before Justice
CrutchfeId Yesterday Morning.

Montague r. Banks, a young negro
man. was before Justice Crutchfeld in the
Police Court yesterday morning. charged
with feloniously and maliciously stab
bling and woundlng Wyndham Lipscomb
(coloreO on Byrd street between Tenth
and Eleventh late Sunday night. The
facts I'm the case. as far as they could
be ascertained, showed that the men quar-
relied over a woman. and that Banks,
in the heat Of the row. plunged a knife
Into the abdomen of his adversary. The
wound inflicted will probably result
fatally. IL was such an ugly wound and
I'm such a dangerous spot that the aims
house physicians have not dared 10 eX-
anime IT,. for fear that death would i'm
mediately ensue. Banks was arrested
ty officer Finnegan. and the preliminary
examination was postponed until August
9Th.
William H. Morris (colored) was sent
10 the grand jury on the charge Of cut
ting a negro named sam Johnson. The
ARRAY occurred several days ago. and
Jobneon received two very mean-looking
wounds. The men had some trouble about
"a month ago. and at that time Johnson
told Morris that he could pray him off the
earth. Morris believed this, and 10 save
himself tried to sever Johnson's wind
pine. and almost succeeded. Many Of
Johnson's negro acquaintance believe he
has superhuman power. and they are al
afraid Of him.
Lulu Perkins Jessie Bowers. Ella
LANCE. Annie Brant Emma j. Edwards.
Louisa Bland. and Estella Edwards,
habltues of Mayo street. were fined each
s. 30 and costs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
4 FINE BILL THIS WEEK.
Roof-Gnrden Attractions Among the
Best of the Summer.

Messrs. Ainslie & Webster's offer 10
their patrons Of a complete change Of
vaudeville artists In an attractive pro-
gramme upon the jefferson Roof Garden.
was taken advantage Of last evening by
large number of amusement seekers.
The shower Of rain during the course
Of the performance caused number OF
persons 10 leave. but those who remained
were fully repaid.
The most prominent entertainer this
week is Al. Grant. the monologist and
character impersonator. During the hf-
teen minutes he occupies the stage
and asks the audiences attention he is
never at loss 10 find some method OF
causing their laughter TO rise. He has
a number Of pointed stories that he
knows just how 10 tell. and his character
representations are superb.
Quite surprise was introduced IN
Phyllis Allen. who has a highly cultivated
contralto voice. and her artistic singing
OF Paradise Alley and Henrietta, AZ
though familiar songs, were greete5 with
encOres.
Resale. a clever dancer and a pleasing
vocalist was another bright feature OF
the programme. The La Porte sisters. a
team Of ballad singers and Paulo and
Dika, French eccentriques with many
comical grimaces and antics, complete the
list Of performers. The roof garden con-
tinues TO grow in popularity as a
pleasure resort. arh the endeaVor OF
Messrs. Ainslie & Webster 10 place upon
,ne garden such vaudeville talent as T.
seen on the ioof gardens Of New York
and elsewhere has met with public APP
-prOval, judging from the continued in
crease in attendance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
VICTORY FOR TRACTION COMPANY.
The Commissioners Decide Against
Canepn and Cowardin.

The commissioners who were appointed
by Judge Miller. sitting I'm the Henrico
County Court. TO determine the amount
Of damage sustaining the injunction APP
piled for by Messrs. Cowardin and Canepa
against the Richmond Traction Company
IN construction Of its lakewood Cemetery
line. reported yesterday that they found
no damage whatever 10 the petitioners
land, but rather an increase OF value by
the construction Of the road. The matter
was accordingly dismissed by the court
This leaves the road clear for the COM
pletlon OF the branch line. which will be
opened in a few weeks
The difficulty on west Broad street
wsich caused the recent trouble between
the companies, has at last been all adj
justed. and the Traction Company will TO-
day begin the work OF removing the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac rail-
road tracks 70 the south side OF the street
and the construction OF their permanent
tracks between Hancock and Harrison
streets.
In order to do this Il has been neces-
sary for them 10 purchase SIS feet OF pro-
perty at a cost OF $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
Henrico Items.

John Houseman who has figured so ex-
tensively in criminal courts during the
past few years, is again In the clutches
OF the law.
John Samuel, son Of Constable "Cy-
clone" Samuel, has sworn out a warrant
against Houseman. whom he charges with
the larceny of three watermelons. The
case comes up before Squire G. c. Vim
cent Wednesday.
from Tuckahoe. broke one OF his wrists
while driving home yesterday morning
The colored man was under the influence
of liquor. and a sudden jolt OF his We
hicle threw him from his seat before he
had proceeded moro than a mile home
ward. Two other colored men found him
living in the road and took him home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-18
virginia photography.

Mrs. Katherine g. Paul, wife Of Judge
John Paul. United States District Court
Harrisonburg, has in preparation a blpiio-
graphy of Virginia books and authors
from the time Of the settlement OF the
Colony. Mr.. r. A. Brock, OF this city, mas
recently examined the work Of Mrs. Paul
and made some additions thereto.
IL will be recollected that Mrs. Paul rem
dered most valuable service In the OK
hibltion Of Virginia at the Columbian EX-
position at Chicago.
1t is TO be hoped that Virginia authors
and, indeed all interested in Virginia
literature, will render Mrs. Paul such as
sistance as they can in the so-much-to-oe
desired work which she has commercially
undertaken.