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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
FIRST OF CYCLE RACING.
Arrangements for the Saturday Meet
at Athletic Park.


The postponement of the opening race at
International Athletic Park last Saturday
has necessitated a change in the arrange
nents for the race meet this coming Sat
urday, which will be the virtual opening
of the park for the season. The races
which were scheduled for last week have
been combined with the events Of the COM
ing week, and new entry blank has been
issued. AS a result the entries will remain
open much later than usual. The pro-
posed match race between Fred Sims, the
local professional, and John Lawson, the
terrible Swede, has been postponed indefi-
nitely, owing to the fact that Lawson Is
at present in Chicago participating in the
intercity six-day, twelve-hour race, be-
tween New York and Chicago, representing
the former city.
The events Saturday, with The prizes, are
as follows:
First race, one mile, novice; prize, gold
medal value $15.
Second race, one mile, open, professional;
prizes, first, SO; second, SIS; third, $40.
Third race, two-mile handicap, amateur;
prizes, first $50 gold ring; second, SIS dia-
mond scarfpin; third, SO pair of cuff links,
with diamond settings.
Fourth race. two-thirds mile. open. pro-
fessional; prizes, first. SIS; second, so;
third, S.
Fifth race. one-mile, open, amateur;
prizes, first. $25 gold-filled watch; second,
$40 silver watch, with gold trimmings;
third. $40 pair pearl opera glasses, with
gold trimmings.
The officials at the meet will be
as follows: Official referee, e. E. Simpson:
starter. w. H. Henshaw; judges, W. T.
Robertson. John Woerner. r., and J. Hart
Britain; umpires, Geo. A. Mansfield, IT.,
Frank C. Potts, c. T. Van Hook and Paul
Won Boeckman; timers. w. Roy Mitchell,
8. w. Stinemetz and r. M. Dobbins: clerk
of course, Fred Moore: announcer, w. n.
Hershaw; scorer, w. J. Espey and w. K.
Larrimore; Handicapped, William T. Rob-
ertson.
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every pupil and many friends of the school
were there. Three High School records
were broken. Charlie Young lowered the
time for the 100 yards run by fifth of
second, the best previous time being made
by Jolly, who took 10 As seconds to cover
the distance: Farrow elinched his hold on
the High School broad jump record by COW
ering one foot and -FOUR inches more. max
ing his record twenty feet one inch. Stuart,
who established the High School record for
the mile run in the spring games last year,
cut his time down by three seconds, the
time now standing SIG.
Every race was well contested except the
two-nile bicycle race. There were at least
dozen entries and only one heat. The
handicap men hung back and punched.
with the exception of Riggles, who grad
ually drew away from the bunch, and as
the handicap men would not open up, the
men on the scratch could not get through;
consequently, 1t was tame affair.
The results of the races were as follows:
One-hundred-yard run-Young (scr.), first;
FarroW (scr.), second, and Hoover (scr.),
third. Time, 10 %.
Two hundred and tWenty-yard run
Young (scr.), first; Wilkins (16 yards). Sec
ond; Alden co YARDS. third. Time, "a Id.
Four hundred and forty-yard run-Craige
40 YARDS, first: Wilkins as yards), sec
ond; J. Underwood as yards), third. Time,
81 As. 80
Eight hundred and eighty-yard run
Stuart (scr), first; Graige go yards), sec
ond; Duryea go yards), third. Time,
2i4 4-5.
Curtiss go yardaD, second; Stuart (scr).
Pole auIt.caJtisa f.e. -, 8 feet; Under
Shot-put-H. BArnafd 6 feet, 80 feet
inches: UnderwoSd eerl IS feet.
inches: Curtiss (ser.J,t5 feet "a inches
Broad jump-Fafro~ Scr. 20 feet inch;
Curtiss q foot 6 inches), 10 feet inches.
One-mile bicycl8-Towles (scr.), first; Ny
man escr), seesndrrd vandeventer (scr).
third. Time. 2.35 2-5.
Two-mile bisyslea,{E ,S So, go yards,:
Towles (65 yardsr third. Time. SIG As.
The officials oftthe meet were: Referee,
Prof English; o3erlstof the course, H. C.
Hoge; track judges J.. w. Beatty and W.
Curtiss. IT.; field Judges. w. w. Curtiss and
T. McCirr; timers, G. ]. Morrison and Prof
Hay; scorers, r. w. Test and Prof Prindle;
measurers, p. Tindall and w. Cody; an.
nouncer, A. Erly; starter, w. Foley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
PATRIOTS AT MT. VERNON
Sons of the American Reyoluttou
Visit WashingtOn's Tomb.

The May meeting of the Society of the
Sons of the American Revolution. as is
usual, took the form of an outing, and ac-
cordlngly Tuesday afternoon the members
OF the society visited Mount Vernon. On
reaching the wharf the society, preceded
by It's beautiful flag, marched in regular
order to the tomb of Washington and there
with uncovered heads the members and
their guests listened to a prayer by the
Rev. Dr. I. s. Childs, after which patriotic
addresses were made by Gen. J. c. Breck-
inridge and Rev. DIR. DeFrees.
An hour or more was then spent in visit
ing inc historic mansion after which the
steamer was again boarded and the mem
bsrs We're carried to Marshall Hall. where
they partook of a planked shad dinner.
AFTER conee was served DR.. J. w, Bayne.
acting president of the society. called for
oIder. and introduced Mr.. Henry NJ, Baker
OF New Hampshire, who spoke interesting
~ OF the heroic deeos of the patriots of his
state during the war of the revolution.
MI. Gafllard Hunt Of the State Depart
ment, and also representative of the So
ciety Of the Sons of the Revolution. smoke
earnestly in favor of the union Of the two
societies.
Mr.. H: Clay Evans. recently appointed
commissioner or pensions, was the next
speaker, and his remarks were directed to
the great work Of patriotism carried on by
such organizations as the society # which
he was the honored guest
Gen. breckenridge followed, and he was
succeeded by Prof. J. c. Gordon.
The attention of the society was then ~.
rected to the fact that among the gentle
men present was Gen. Graham. a son Of a
revolutionary soldier. and most appropri-
this distinguished gentleman,
The closing speech, bright and witty. was
oy MI. Earnest Wilkinson. who spoke to
the ladies'" The society then returned to
no ond
home. mp
The committee which had the excursion
In charge was composed of the folla,vin@
members OF the society: ]. r. Proctor. VIM
n. Pearce, John p. Ernest, Walter Howe
Ira c. Dennison. Frank B. Smith. w
Hoffman and Francis e. Leupp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20

University, and his home is in San Fran
cisco, where he attained some reputation
In tennis circles. Last year he defeated
Mr.. Davidson. Yesterday the game was a
close one, ard, although the spectators
were exposed to the heat of the sun, they
carefully. watched the progress of the
game and applauded the good points. The
features of Mr. Driscolrs playing was his
back line drives, while Mr.. Davidson play
ed a strcrg game generally. The score
was as follows: Driscoll beat Davidson,
6-S: SO; ga.
The other game was between W. P. Met
calf and F. P. Warfield, the latter winning
by the following scores: 6-3, 3-6 and 6-3.
Play will be resumed again this afternoon
when Mr.. Driscoll will meet Mr.. ]. c.
Goodfellow, and Mr.. Warfield will meet
Mr. Paret. for the championship, will be
played Saturday afternoon. The doubles
will be played every afternoon from Mon
day until they are completed.
Warfield and Ogden will meet Wilson
and Thompson and Davidson and Paret
will meet Wilcox ard Metcalf. the winners
to play together on the second day and
the winners Of this match to meet Good
fellow and Driscoll for the prizes.
Flight From Chester, Va.
The Big Four Homing Club began its
first Of the series of races for the old birds
yesterday. The fly was from Chester. Va,
ITO miles. air line distance, but owing to
some delay the birds were not liberated
until the morning Of the 18th, and con-
seQuently no returns were timed. The next
fly will be from Kingsboro', NC, 21O miles.
Saturday, May %.
Standard C0mmandery Entertained.
Standard Commandery Of the Golden
Cross at its last meeting at National Cap
ital Bank Hall attracted a very large at
tendance, and the proceedings throughout
were characterized with that progressive
ness and promptness that have made this
organization prosperous and strong. though
one Of the youngest Of the communicates
Of the order In this District. After the bus
mess session, which included the initiating
Of new members and receipt and reference
OF applications. a recess was had, during
which Mr.. Henry II. Mckee. chairman Of
the good of the order committee, directed
the proceedings Little Virginia Rei1inger
and Ernestine Giacchette entertained with
fancy dances, DR.. W. L. Masterson favored
the audience with Rotations, Sir knight
Bradley Of Columbia Commandery gave a
very entertaining exhibition Of the graphic
phone, Miss Balster rendered In splendid
voice a vocal solo, Miss Virginia Reidinger
recited, and Prof. Goldie gave q pleasing
exhibit Of number of dexterously per-
formed tricks in magic. Refreshments
were served at the close Of the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
EmbrOideries.

We make no exception of
the Embroideries-as fast as
the pieces become depleted
We turn them in with the
remnants at remnant prices.
Tomorrow you will find short
lengths of All-over Embroid-
cred Edges and insertions
and Linen Embroidered In
sertions-just the very trim
mers you are wanting now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
AN INTEREsTING EVENT.
Close Contest In Tennis Tournamen,
Between the Crack Players.

CAOBc OOnteot ~ AGMM1o IO0Tm0mCnt
Between the Crack Players.
The event OF consequence in the tennis
tournament for the championship Of the
south In singles which was continued yes
terday on the courts Of the Bachelor
Club. NJ street between Connecticut ave-
nue. and 18th street, was a match between
Mr.. John c.. Davidson and Mr.. Thomas
A. Drifcoli. In addition to the interest
which was manifest In the individuals In
this contest, It was believed that the win
ner would probably meet Mr.. Paret, the
holder OF the present championship trophy
Mr.. Driscoll 10 student at Georgetown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
UDlhOnsteries.

Opauuc Window Shades,
siz, 36yI3-tbe usual 35c.
gElde-NOW DC. each.
Fish-net Nottingham Cur
tains-3I1 yards long and 4S
inches wide-NOW S1.39 a
pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
COrsets.

Summer COrsets, with ex-
tra long and medium length
waists; made of net that you
can be sure will not tear
out. They are splendid fit
ting COrsets-and the NOW
price is only Soc. n pair.
Boys and Girls Corded
Waists. made with two
rows of tape buttons-NOW
25c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Black
Dress Goods.

At the Black Goods coun-
tiers are a whole batch of
short lengths including
Grenadines, Examines, Whip
cords, Serges, MOhairs, Pop
Inns, Cashmeres, Henripttas,
Clairettes, Tamise, Diagon-
ais, Challis and many of
the novelties. They run
from l TO Z yards long.
Remnant prices.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Muslin
Underwear.

Ten pairs of Ladies' Cam
bric Drawers. sizes 81 and
20. made with three clusters
Of tucks erd trimmed with
Hamburg and linen lace
REDUCED from S1.59 to 79c.
a pIir.
Square and V-neck Cambric
Corset Covers. trimmed hack
AMI trent with embroidery
REDUCED from soc. to 29c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
MerimO
Underwear.

-Four pairs Of Ladies' Fast
Black Jersey Ribbed SILK
drawers. with silk yoke
band-REDUCED frCm S2.75
to $50 n pair.
Boys Light Weight Bal
bricgan Shirts and Drawers.
sizes "a to 80 - REDUCED
from 25c. to 15c. each piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
SENATOR EARLE VERY NJ
Su6ertng From Acute Brfght,s Df.e...
-Hte Recovery nanhfful

A dispatch from Greenville. s. c., last
night says: The condition of United States
Senator Joseph H. Earle took turn for
the worse this evening. The senator can
not retain food. and acute Bright's disease
has developed. Complications have set in,
and he L. failing rapidly. Physicians be
heve the chances are decidedly against his
recovery. His brother says that II the sem
ator does not rally tomorrow the end will
be but question Of few hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20

PROF. OSCAR LIEBREICH OF THE UNIVERSITY
OF Berlin says that ..AIENTA'' may be ciassed
with the best aperient waters, and be pronounced
enc o. me strongest. 1e20tukth,n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Linens.

A few slightly soiled Bor-
dered Cloths-2la TO 81
yards long. at prices that
make them extraordinarily
cheap
Several of the pieces Of
our best Bleached Daniask
h3vc been sold down to
remnant lengths-you can
have them for next to moth
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Infants Wear.

Infants Cambria Slips,
made with plait in front:
neck and sleeves trimmed
with ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
from 39c. to DC.
Chi.drpn's Percale Dresses.
yoke Tcde Of three rows Of
Insertion: trimmed around
with wide ruffie-I5c. kind
for Rgc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Umbrellas,

Lace-striped Lawns, In
pretty patterns - REDUCED
from 1Sc. to 1o1hc. a yd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20

24-incli Plain Blue. Red
ard Brown Taffet1 Silk sun
Umbrellas, with sterling sill
Yer AID gilt handles-RE-
DCCED from So to $3.50.
Three 23-inch Twill Silk
Umbrellas. with sterling sill
yer and gold-plated mount
fngs-REDUCED from $3.50
to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Gloves.

4-butiOn TrefOusse SUICIDES
REDUCED from $3.50 to
Csc. 4 pair.
4-button Reynier Glaze
REDUCED frcm 81 to 81 Is
81 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Another of Those Big Fridays -.
AT
PERRY IS.

Remnant Day is clearing-up day. We make clean
sweep of all the broken sizes-sma
description everything that close
trey.
Doing it weekly is advantage you we'll
1t gives you immediate benehts-savings things that
neededwhen they needed 1t keeps from
becoming choked with fragments of complete lines
Experience with these Friday sales has made you
pectan Of important opportunities tomorrows offer
ings will realize more fully than
These height f-the-season-days plentiful
makers. In this where all remnants are
worthul bargains.
Scan the catalogue of tomorrows events
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20

Judge Thomas F. Miller OF the Police
Court. who has been Ill for several weeks,
has gone to Old Point. He was somewhat
improved before he started, and his friends
hope the trip win restore him to perfect
hcE1th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Fancy Goods.

Eleven Real Bisoue Fig
ures. good subjects - RE-
DtCED from 25c. to sc.
each.
Seven White Metal Trays
REDUCED from lie to Be.
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
White Goods,

You can imagine what
enormous inroads are being
made on the Whit Organ
dies. Swiss Sluslins. India
Linens. Piques and such like
remnants are plentiful
AID YOU must know by this
time what trivials our rem
nant prices are.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Mems
FURNISHINGS.

Two pairs Of Mems Bicycle
Hose. superior quaiity-RE-
DUCED from 81 to 29c. a
pair.
Small lot Of Mems Amer
Jean Hosiery Co.'S Spring
Weight Wool and MerinO
Shirts and Drawers. The
Shirts are in size 81 only.
The Drawers are In sizes 80,
81. sc, 3S ard ~. The reg
ular prices have been 81 60.
$1.15, 80 and $2.lO-NOW
the choice fo- 75c. each
piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Notions.

Sruare Pearlhead Pins
REDUCED from 12c. to &c.
each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
JeweArY.

Jewelry.
Silver-plated Black Enrmel
Belt Pins-REDUCED from
Zoe. TO 81. each.
Combination Waist Sets,
gold plated. with turquoise
AID carbuncle se.ting-RE-
DCCED from Doc. to 35c. a
set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Dress
Trimmings.

Small Hand-crocheted
Frogs. in Gray only-RE-
DUCED from 15c. and 1Sc.
to &c. each.
Remnants of Jet and
Black silk Fassementarie-
REDUCED to less than
HALF PRICE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
DOrn1estics.

Fine Dimities - REDUCED
from 15c. to Zoe a yd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Ribbons
And Fans.

412-iHch Plaid Ribbons
REDUCED from A.. and
SOC. to 39c. a yard.
One Cray Feather Fan
REDUCED froIn Toe. to Zoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20

s'want'' ads. IN The star pay because
they bring answers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20

Velvateen and Leather
Dress Facing odd shades
REDUCED to 1c. n yd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Baskets.

Two Straw Wall Pockets
REDUCED from SOC. to SOC.
each.
One Satin lined Work
Rasket-ItEDTCED TO S1.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Hosiery.

Hosiery.
10 pairs OF Ladies' Tan
Lisle Thread Hose. in fancy
drop-stitch patterns. sizes
0, 9h and 10-REDUCED
from soc. to 35c. a pair.
Three pairs of Ladies'
Black Silk Fancy Ribbed
HOse-REDUCED from $1.5O
TO soc. pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Silks.

Altogether 125 yards in 5
TO 25-yard lengths of Printed
SILKS in new and excellent
shades and patterns-RE-
DCCED from 75c. and S5c.
to soc. a yard.
All the short lengths will
he out In sight tomorrow
the Black as well as the
fancy eyects-and you will
md plenty of desirable
pieces for waists and skirts.
We have marked them I'M
usually low and the values
are exceptionally chOice-tlit-
to the colors and patterns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Innings.

Fast Black Moire Rustic
Percaline-36 inches wide
REDUCED from zoe. to lie.
a yard.
Fast Black Moire Perc:iline
Waist Lining = REDUCED
from Soc. to Zoe. a yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Dressing
SacQ aaeS.

White Lawn SacQues,
made loose fitting and trim
med with charlottesville
DCCED from $2.& to $1.75.
Lawn Dressing Sacques.
with loose tucked front anil
fitted back; neat collar and
cuffs and full Bishop sleeves
NOW Toe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20

Black Grenadlne and Chit
fonette Boas-just ip-$i
each.
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[ ladies' Suits.

Five ladies' Lawn Suits,
IN Navy Blue figured effects,
made with large collars,
trimmed with Black lace;
new cut skirt, with two ruff
fles edged with lace-RE-
DCCED from IS to So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Handkerchief.

Ladies' Pure Linea Hand
embroidered Handkarchiafs-
REDUCED from 5Oe. to .0c.
each.
Broken lot of MrI's Pure
Linen Initial Handkerchiefs,
the only letters are h, n
and O-REDCCED from 25c.
to 12Lxc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Wash Goods.

Wash Goods.
Two remnants of II yards
each of Scotch Cotton Gre
pen, in Brown and Light
Biue-REDUCE from 75c.
to &c. a yd- .s.
3 to S-yard lengths OF the
finest French OrgaDdies-
they are 37lsc- grade-NOW
DC. a I'd
3 to 12yard lengths Of
Scotch GinghaIns and Madras
for Shirts-REDUCED from
3Jc- to 2Oc. ard 15c. a yd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Druggists
SundrieS.

Four bottles Of Oaklcy's
Sweet Orris Sacnet Powder
REDUCED from DC. to
12ac. 4 bottle.
Eight Slightly SOiled Nail
Brushes - REDUCED from
100 to 12iac. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20

All of the Csc. waists which
are In the window will he
taken out and put on sale to-
morrOw-which. with the lot
OIL the two tables, will make
fine picking. They are all
fine grass linens. many of
which have silk stripes
worth less than sail with
detachable collars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20

Patrons of this store will be
very ngrccably surprised to-
morrow at the lot OF lawn and
batiste shirt waists which
they shall see going at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-20
Ladies'
Sweaters.

Three Ladies' Sweaters, in
Garnet and fancy stripes,
made with the new style
sleeyes-REDUCED from So
to $50.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-24
He WANTS TO MAKE UP.

EIva Croix SeabroOk Says She Is Salts
fed With single Blessedness.
Elva Croix Seabrook, who is playing in
the Isle of Champagne" company at the
TivoG, was seen last night regarding the
report from New York that proceedings
for absolute divorce were to be instituted
against her husband. Mrs. Seabrook de-
med that anything was contemplated at
present and said that the matter was en-
trely in the hands OF her attorneys, howe
& Hnmmei, OF New York, who were look
ing after her interests. She said:
You know we are both Catholics and
there can be no absolute divorce. Tne
New York courts, when we were legally
separated something more than a year
ago, decided that he was TO pay me $40 a
week, and he has failed to do this, but he
has been compelled 70 keep out of New
York State. He went out as a star and
said that he failed to make money and
went into court to ask that he be released
from paying me, as | have a good engage
ment here and am making a good living
The courts again decided against him and
he must still stay away or pay me.
$50 far as Mr.. Seabrook is concerned, /
received telegram from him only a few
days ago in which he told me that he had
received new engagement. That shows
that he has nothing against me. [ think
he would like to make up, but there is no
inclination OF that sort on this side of the
house. l like to be free 10 go where |
please and when please without having
to ask somebody's permission. l am here
with my mother and am having a good
time. We enjoy ourselves, and [ don't
want to 20 back, even if he is anxious to
have me. know good thing when !
see il. "