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Evening star., 1897-01-27
DEATH OF MIR. CHARLES EDMONsToN
He Wa. One Of Il. Oldest and Hes,
known BuflderN Of Washington.

known BuilderA Of Washington.
Mr.. Charles EdHaonston died at his resi-
dence. 921 H streets at 10 o'clock this MORN
Ing. Had he livetbkuntil the 18th of next
month he would have been eighty-one
years old. During ehis long life he had
been almost entrrefy''e exempt from illness of
any kind, and, being a man of execution
ally robust physfSHe and lnceasing in
dustry, he gave himself unstintedly to his
business, without q holiday for the nearly
three-score years which he has spent in
Washington. Two weeks ago he was pros
trated by kidney trouble, which resulted in
uraemic poisoning, the cause of his death:
Mr.. Edmonston Rewas born on the old
estate of the family. i'll Prince Georges
county, between Laurel and Sandy Spring.
The family came originally from Scotland,
and was very tenacious of its name and
honor. When he was fifteen years of age
Mr.. Edmonston came TO Washington and
learned his trade with Jas. Towles, the
father of Mr.. H. o. Towles. who was after
Jackson. Having served his time he en-
gagged as foreman with Joseph Bryan, for
whom he worked for a number Of years
He then became member OF the firm of
EdmOnSton ( HenNing, and a few years
later set up for himself and for tifty-.hree
years was one of the most prominent con-
tractors and builders in Washington. He
built nearly all of the noted residences of
son, on 10th street; Mrs. Iachariah Ciand
hers house, at the corner of 10th and *
streets; the Adams and Hay houses, plan
ned by Richardson, the architect: the
Tuckerman house, and many thers famous
for their architectural beauty and COM
pleteness. Among the old residences which
Mr. Edmonston built was MIR. John X. Nc
Leans house. facing Mcpherson Square.
which he put up for Jonah Hoover, who
was marshal of the District under Franklin
Pierce. He also built the row of houses on
Vermont avenue opposite the Arlington for
Gov E. D. Morgan of New York. He was
a great friend of Edward M. Stanton. and
built for him his residence facing Frank
lin Square, next to Senator Sherman S
home, on K street. When Early raided
Washington Stanton sent all his papers
and silver plate to Mr.. Edmonston for safe
keeping Mr.. Edmonston remodeled Worm
ley's Hotel for Representative Hooper OF
Massachusetts and the Riggs House for
Geo. w. Riggs. The last building on which
he was engaged was one for Mrs. stone on
the south side of Pennsylvania avenue, OPP
posite Wizards.
Mr.. Edmonston was the oldest living
member of his fathers family. All of his
brothers were dead, and none of the family
attained the ripe old age to which he lived
He leaves three daughters, Mrs. DR.. Du-
laney Mrs. George w. Pearson ana MISS
Jily Edmonston and three song. Mr. w. -
Fdmonston, Mr.. Charles r. Edmonston ano
MIR. L. B. Edmonston. The interment Will
he at Oak Hill cemetery. but the funeral
arrangements have not yet been fully oe'
termjned upon. Mr.. Edmonston was
member of what is known as the primitive
mr. old style Baptist Church, and mos
| regular attendant at the meetings Oh th''
| society,".
Evening star., 1897-01-27

Paines celery compound is working miracles I'm
tire of disease.
So says a recent articl. 10y the foremost medical
ossayist in Boston.
Nothing shows more c"n-lusively." he adds.
''thc astonishing capabiliy of Paincs celery com
pound than the thoughtful. open-minded class of
people who 1t and recommend 1t. both in public
and among their closest and dearest friends AMI
relatives Among us physicians' there Is no longer
any hesitancy in recommending this greatest ren.-
edy without stint Of praise.
About the time the above article was pub
lished there appeared in the Boston Journal the
following letter from David X Chaser of 452
Windsor St. Csmbridgeport, a suburb of Boston:
Il take great pleasure in tesifying to the extra
ordinary merits of Paine's celery compound. For
some time past l have been under the treatment
of two well known local doctors. but their COM
bined efforts proved OF no avail l have been for
years harsh skeptic in regard 10 advertised meii
Evening star., 1897-01-27
THE SEELEY sAVAGES.
Fun During the Discussion of the In
dian Appropriation Bill.

The proceedings in the House yesterday
during the consideration of the Indian APP
preparation bill were enlivened by MIR.
Hartman of Montana, who proposed the
following amendment to the BILL
For the support, education and civilian
tion of the Seeley savages on the Manhai-
tan reservation, one thousand million dol
lars
Mr.. Chairman" said Mr. Sherman of
New York. Il reserve the point of order
on that until / ascertain whether it pro-
poses to appropriate Thousand million
one million"
1T proposes one thousand million dol
lars for the support, education and civil
ization of the Seeley savages on the Man
haitian reservation" replied Mr. Hartman
Mr. Chairman, while / am thoroughly
in sympathy with the object contemplai ell
by the amendment" said Mr.. Sherman
yet ii carries so large appropriation
L must insist upon the point of order
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Mrs. Harris Granted n Divorce.

Judge Cox today granted Sallie A. Harris
a divorce from Charles II. Harris. a sol
of Senator Harris of Tennessee Mrs Har-
ris applied for the divorce the aG;h of last
September. the papers in the case bein :
Withheld from publication. The decree cf
the court fails to disclose the ground ,n
which 1t is based. Mrs. Harris is also given
the custody and control of the child uaIil
changed by the court or by agreement he
tween the parties. MIR. Harris is, however
granted custody and control of the child
two weeks every year that the parties re
side in different cities. He is ordered to
pay Mrs. Harris SO a month for her main
tenance, 500 as counsel fees and the costs
of the suit
Evening star., 1897-01-27
ORATORICAL CONTEST.
Mr.. Sanford Wins in metropolitan
EpwOrth League.

The fourth annual oratorical contest of
members of Metropolitan Epworth League
the winner to represent the league in the
District oratorical contest i'm March, took
place last evening at the church, corner of
AZ and G streets northwest, in the pres
ence of large audience. The winner was
Mr.. IL. c. Sanford, whose theme was
American Citizenship
The meeting was opened with prayer by
Rev. DR.. Hugh Johnston, DID,. after which
a duet was sung by Miss Mckee and Miss
Oliver. The contestants. besides Mr. San
ford, were Mr.. ]. ID. Kerr, whose address
was on the topic. ''Shall Cuba Be Free?"
and MIR. H. c. .'Oberholser. whose subject
was IAN Appeal for Patriotism The
topic, "Rebellion's Latest Reveille," an ap-
peal for Cuba. was assigned to Mr. NJ. C.
Hamilton, and he prepared a speech on
the subject, but was too ill last evening to
deliver it.
The judges were Col. R. f. Doan, DR.. J.
S. Gilbert and DIR. J. H. McCarty. In
awarding the honor of victory to Mr. San
ford. Col. Doan made a pleasant speech
Mr.. Sanford, it will be remembered by all
Epworth Leaguers, represented Metropoi-
itan In the final District contest last year.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Ladies' Hose.

BIG for hest Jh Hose.
Th'ir history: Tn. word Tres
r,-ni ws- stamped on them
IL The special order Of a firm
Ii.st failed. The importers.
N,-~rs- Lord x Taylor. sell
THIN regularly with Onyx
stamped on them. asking more
than ::-,.- nt wholesale We
..t theS- stamped Crescent
rh.-.ip. - i" yOu- three pairs
f.sr dollar three pairs for
worth "f two
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Miss Jones' Piano Recital.

A critical and intelligent audience COM
pletely filed the auditorium of the Memo
rial Lutheran Church, Thomas circle, last
evening to enjoy piano recital by Miss
Grace Hamilton Jones, a musician of un-
usual merit. who has been studying in this
city for two or three years past. 1t was
Miss Jones. low to the musical public of
Washington. 1t is said that she is yet in her
teens, but she proved last night her thorough
acquaintance with her instrument and
showed a remarkable degree of proficiency
in technique and intelligence in shading and
expression. Miss Jones debut was emf
rently successful. Before the evening was
over the piano was almost completely COW
cred with tributes of appreciation and good
will frcm friends in the shape of huge bas-
kets and punches of handsome roses and
cut flowers. and, although for more than
an hour there had been none other than
instrumental music. the audience was 10th
to leave. and insisted upon an encore to the
last number of the program. Miss Jones
selected for the program BeethovenS soma
ia Opus %, No. >: tarantele in G fiat, by
MOSZkowski; an etude, berceuSe and bal
lade of Chopin; Schumanns Prophet Bird ;
Hark, Hark. the Lark, Schubert-Liszt, and
LisZt's concerto in T. fiat, the last number
being arranged for two pianos in which
Miss Jones had the assistance of Mr.. John
Porter Lawrence. 1t was evident to every
one in the audience last evening that Miss
Jones has remarkable talent for the piano.
combined with an unusual degree of energy
and perseverance in striving for its mas
terry. and her friends predict for her a bril-
liant future. The only regret of the even
ing was the HOn-appearance of Mrs. Nellie
Wilson Shir-Cliff, who had been announced
to assist in the recital Mrs. Shir-Cliff was
unavoidably detained.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Their Fifty-First Anniversary.

The Rev. ]. w. Matchett, the well-known
evangelist, and Mrs. Matchett were sur
prised Monday night by the apparently im-
promptu gathering at their home of a num-
ber of their kindred and more intimate
friends. 1t soon developed that the object
Of the meeting was the tender of congratu-
lations on their having attained the fifty
first anniversary Of their marriage. Re-
freshments were served, and addresses
made by the Rev. w. Bramwell Matchett
and Mr.. ]. H. Benton, and a response by
Mr.. Matchett. Among those present were
DIR. and Mrs. ]. w. Wright, Rev. and Mrs.
T. B. Hunter, Master Garland Hunter, Mrs.
Mary Fletcher Smith, sister of Mr.. Match
ett; Mr.. and Mrs. V. j. Matchett and their
daughter. Miss Ida. Mrs. Bosworth of
Boston, daughter of the host and hostess;
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Benton and Misses Rich
and Edmonaon.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

cnes. hut having suffered excruciatuc pains in tn
head, which the doctors informed due -
neuralgic symptoms, determined To try Fainr's
celery compound. 9n the advice of a friend.
To my surprise ] found entire change poin-s
on after taking little three bottles. snd I
began to feel like have for the past
10 or IL years suffered from pains in the back and
other symptoms of arrangement Of the kidneys aud
bladder, and have spent many sl-eplcss night, IN
consequence. but low 1 sleep sound thanks the
.ommon sense which induced To- try lainrS
celery compound l will praise the marvellous
potency OF this valuable medicine. and AT anv time
VIII be glad 10 give personal testimony my ad-
dress, should any sufferer call as consider
1t selfish 10 Keep such blessing housed up. aud
think the proprietors Of Paine's celery compound
deserving of more thanks than I can convey IN
words for making me a man..
word to other sufferers:
Go to your druggist for bottle of raines r,i,ry
compound and allow him to sell you nothing else.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Women and the Civil Service

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
An examinationsof the rules and regula-
tions governing admission to the classihed
civil service reveals the fact that an ap-
pointing officer is permitted in calling for
certification OF persons eligible Ior ap-
pointment to designate the sex OF the
persons to be certified. And to make COM
pliance with this feature Of the rules easy
and simple separate registers OF male ana
female eligibes are kept by the civil serv-
ice commission.
The Secretary of War availed himself of
the discrimination as to sex that is per-
mitted to appointing officers, in calling for
eligibles to fill the vacancy to which Miss
Stalnecker. to her credit, be 1t said, aspired,
and he asked for male clerk. In some
way the civil service commission permitted
a lady to take the examination tnat was
held to meet the Secretary's call Tor
certification and she alone passed the ex-
ami alton. There can be no question that
If we apply the merit principle alone to
this case Miss Stall ecker successfully, ana
by some it is said brilliantly, met the test
applied to determine her competency, anu
she should. therefore, have received the
aprointment But the question of sex
should not be overlooked. Whether rightly
OF wrongly. public sentiment generally does
not yet admit women to an exact plane OF
equality with men in all the occupations
and relations of life. And this fact is
recognized in the government service be-
yond question. zsI
Miss Stalnecker h8s a just grievance.
She should never HIVE been put to the
trouble anxiety and1perhaps expense in
volved in taking the examination. If she
was not to be permitted to enjoy the fruits
of her efforts. A mistake has been made
somewhere. But when this is said, the
fair limit Of complaint is reached. The
lady's experience dues not justify the as
saults that are being made upon the civil
! service law, which,; at least, contains the
germs of a fairer and purer system of ad-
ministering the civil service of the gov
ernment than has hitherto been applied in
this country. The law has It's defects and
| in reflections. 1t rght upon the statute
| hooks to the surprisecof its friends and to
the dismay of it's enemies. And from the
| day the law was approved to the present
| moment it has been 'ehe constant object Of
sneaking and secret attacks In Congress
| and out. These attacks will not succeed,
| no. should Miss Stainecker or her friends
| desire that they should succeed. For un-
| der the operation of that law women have
| had less difficulty in getting into the public
| service than ever before, and, what is in
| finitely more important to them. their ad-
mission is unaccompanied by the ISLANDERS
| that so often followed them into govern
| ment life under the miserable spoils 'sys-
| tem.' F. L. SIDDONS.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Two and Three for One.
BedWear.

MSc pair for last of those
Wv $l.4S BIankets: $119
for genuine Marseilles Bed
spreads: $50 for doe quality
Crorhc. spreads: 43c for Ready
to-use Sheets first floor bar
gain table.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Stamped Goods.

e. for choice Of odds aud ends
W in seccnd floor Art Depart
m.u.: ~ for 15c Fringed Linen
Serviettes. buck Shirt Cases,
Brown Linen Umbrella Cases.
etc. And only Sc for three
skeIns of Pest Wash silks for
outlining.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Accommodation Booths.

A bearing was given by the Commission
ers this morning to Weiss & Company. the
firm that proposes to erect in different por-
tions of the city a number Of accommoda-
ton booths, where man may leave pack
ages. have his shoes shined and attend to
his other wants.
A design vii! be presented to the Com
nissicners showing exactly what Is wanted.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
GarnitureS.

SfDf 15c and 81 for Jet Ro-
wv lern~, Yokes. etc. worth
from 81. 30 to $50. The i'm
pOrter's loss bargains that
are already the talk of the
town.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Millinery.

WC for any article on these
second floor bargain ta-
bies. You'll find Ladies' Fe-
dora Hats that were SIS:
Chiidren's Tam O'Shanters that
were 75c: Fancy Wings and
Feathers that were 81. Choice
now for y cents.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
TRACKS ON THE AQUEDUCT BRIDGE.
Comm fssiOners' Report on the Falls
Church Railway Project.

Adverse action is recommended by the
Commissioners upon House bill S05a. which
authorizes the Falls Church railway to en-
ter the District over the Aqueduct bridge.
The Commissioners in their report say
they are not opposed to the use of the
bridge for railway traffic, but think the
right to so use 1t should not be accorded
one railroad to the exclusion of all others.
Further. if permission is given to cross
the bridge they think 1t should only be
upon elevated structure, and that the
road should enter the union station at the
second story, to prevent obstruction to
traffic on NJ street. 1t would cost $50, 1000
they estimate, to build an elevated struct-
ure. and the money could be advanced by
the Falls Church road in lieu of taxes. or
collected by the railroad as tolls from
other roads using the tracks.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Organdies.

SC ward for warranted gen.
uin~ French orgsmiies-
r'-innaui- Of those that have
''rrsf ted such = fur0rs here at
.--'c yard. only plain colors
go - cents those In figures
sr- n't o" bs less than - cents.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
ssP. D." COrsets.

G1 Do I,sir for the best Of
~ sS/ French COrSets,
u-galiy SI.1-i aud S.:-25. A tiny
SJ,I or missed stitch has
n.-de '>.cori~ of these best
g1ttrNsf-
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Cloth Waists.

/SC for choice of the few
n remaining xI.4s CIot5
waists, plain and plaids. Note
superior lining and finish. Wor,,,
more Than 30 cents for making
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Table Linens.

.SUC yard for 72-inch-wide
lbamasks worth up to
.-,c. and only 29e yard for those
- inches wide. 50 cents per
nail dozen foe NapkiB- that
s-'id up G" 81 T5 dozen.
tI"ntinued ai,oye.D
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Best Ribbons.

SC to 35c yari for Best
Ribbons. sold regularly
at Zoe and up to J9c yard. al
widths. all desirable shades.
Makers seconds previously
advertised. Only now Need
tell you to hurry.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
nen' s Goods.

TEr,L.s, IutS Of warm
shirts AMI iraN"r~. in -FOUR
.,,-,nl fri. SI.Ip goods at
80. To- ''.aicc. SD gIt-
urrjti- f,- only a." each Ioc
garments at a.s' fof choice '"c
pi,..,-- tnr "aly Sc.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Those Collars.

Th..-.- arc manufacturers
-.-..,n,,I<- Collars in sizes u
T.. ~. in'i,,-. ~ that Stoutest
u,aH o. th,. -Iinlncst laiy tan De
suited six collars for 3Sc-
sly rtir- GufI> for Jbc-
Evening star., 1897-01-27
EmbrOideries.

poo for five-yard strips Of
Emhroideries. worth 5
to l2c yard. 40 for five-yard
strips, worth 1Jc to 25c yard.
Isc for strips worth 35c to soc
yard. Once-a-yesr Bargains
hurry.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Best Laces.

nm<- yard for last Of those
wv quick selling Irish Gro
chpt Insertion Laces that were
a. yard.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Dress Goods.

S7~ Nari for quickest sell
~ - ing .,n- Wool Goods
e. ti.., a. au.l mixtuT,-S In cUlors;
~ guards. TlIiu m0hIirs AMI
- r. In black
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Facial Cream.

SC instead of 25c for
Wooibury's Fact |
Cream-the only advertised pre-
ventiYe and cure for -ough
skin universally indorsed 10y the
medical faculty.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Wool Skirts.

En~ f"r h--St Of Wool skirts
S>S hrr.tnfor,. Snld at 81.
pIiy tn, few that that are
slightly Iad'si by window dis
I'l.'y
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Black Silks.

SnI- yard for Last of those
wv I.J.- Black Brocaded
silks. I'isnty sf waist lengths.
\ f"u skirt patterns for carly
yi-ii"r-.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Evening Silks.

ASr yard for desirable rem
Rants of those g. Satia
l;n-sid'-S. In pink yellow, blue
all tie waited SHADES.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Underwear.

Doc fur hruken lots of soc.
@| 6S-- and 15c Cambria
garments. inclu.ling lace and
.-uii.roi.i.-ry trimmed t'rrnrh Cor
l.-f Covers and Drawers.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Dress Skirts.

Sox. .US for odds and ends
oDc-ofa kind Skirts
from lots that Were S6. 30. $50
ahh up 10 $40. All this season's
styles. ins
Evening star., 1897-01-27
ChiHdren's.

&C for the 25c Short Skir;s
n, showing signs Of hand
Ing Ing Ann l9c for Knit Leggins
'hat We're 25e and 33c.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Umbrellas.

SSC Tor choice of a few
dozen UmbrcIlas. Last Of
,ne Sl.25 and $1.4S lots. Tor Ia.
dies ana men. Some have ste,.I
rp Tsis AMI expensive looking han
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Handkerchiefs.

Or for choice of the few hun
dreds OF 12H-cent Hand
kerchiefs that constituted the
late window display. Some
mussed. some with pinholes not
materially hurt.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
NeckWear.

hhC each for last few dozens
Of the thousand and
more Yokes and Collars that
have sold at 9s cents.
GDDt inued abOyel
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Ice Skates.

-. fer hest of SOC SKATES,
with steel riinIrTS, all clamps
~ize- fer rI"u AMI women, boys
ar,! girls Basement f1"rr.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Sappho Gre pc.

QSCinstead o. sl.59 yar,l for
those :;2,- -inch-wldc trepes
for evening wear. Remnants.
but waist lengtiis remain i'll all
the wanted shades
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Fourth Floor.

81. 20 pair fo- odds and
ends Of Tapestry
P0rtieres that were $2.ys to
S.9s. Only 19c for last of
those 39c Cretonne- CO pered
Cushions, 2Ox2O inches.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Warm Capes.

S.S SD for last Of tbos.
o. $I.4S Astrukhan
10th and Velvet Capes with
Sa'ih lining and fur trimming.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Best Sacques.

IWC for the genuine Silk-fln-
ish Eiderdown Sacuues
imported TO sell at $1.ss. Noe
me difference between these and
the ordinary. "
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Silk, Waists.

SS. SD for last few of tbose.
S1.9S Taffeta and
Sarah Silk Waists. Plain and
lace trimmed. Black and col
ors. All sizes.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Baby's Sacques.

ZSC for remnants Of yariops
iots-fOr choice Of CASH
, ,nere and Flannel Sacpues that
were ooc to Toe each.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Three "Specials. :"

nC for good Glass Tabla
Tnmblers. =. lac for pc
Iron Coal Holds. Sc for Fir.
Si0'els, with long handle.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Free.

QDC for samples OF Menier' =
famous Chocolate and
Crispette." the new and deli
cious form Of popcorn.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Feather BOas.

aSSC each for last nine OF
those $50 Colue
Feather Roas. I.ook for them
In trimming dept, on nrst
floor.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
MackintOshes.

SX.ZZ for the Ladies' Pop
N ular Military Care
Waterproof Garments that sell
Tor S4-9s In every leading store
Of the United States.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

The lower house of the Tennessee legisla
ture has passed a bill by a unanimous vote
to prohibit the sale of cigarettes or cigar
ette paper i'm the state. 1t will have easy
sailing i'm the senate. and will become a
law. 1t takes effect May 1. 1897.
Evening star., 1897-01-27
Rabbits Soap.

nc for II. T. Babbitt's I.aun-
dry Soap. And &c for
Ivory Soap for toilet or laundry
Evening star., 1897-01-27
The Merchant Tailor.' Exchnnxe.

AT the regular monthly meeting of the
Washington Merchant Tailors' Exchange,
held last evening, the following members
were elected to represent the exchange as
delegates at the annual convention, to be
held In Cleveland February Q. 10, and IL:
=. n. Snyder. F. G. Losana and Jno. A..
Grisbauer, and as alternates, Geo. T. Keen,
Edw. Potbury and w. H. Cranston.
Evening star., 1897-01-27

Tha Missouri house has adopted a resolu-
tion calling upon the Missouri congressional
representatives to use their best efforts to
secure the recognition of Cuba.