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DAVIS TRIAL TODAY.
The Former Express Messenger 10
Answer II Serious Charge.

The Former Express Messenger to
Answer II Serious Charge.
George R. Davis, formerly employed as
a messenger by the Southern Express
Company, who attempted to shoot Arthur
Baumgarten on August IS, viii be put on
trial this morning in Criminal Court No.
! on a charge Of assault with intent TO
kiln The shooting occurred in the Office
of J. B. Hockaday. the local superintendent
Of the Southern Express Company and
was the result of Baumgarten having iden-
titled Davis as the man who had pur-
chased from him a seal similar to those
used by the company. Baumgarten stated
TO the superintendent that Davis had or
dered him to make the seal in question,
saying that he had been authorized to do
so by the company
II is claimed that many packages, con
tanning valuables and money, which passed
through Davis hands. had been tampered
with and an investigation was ordered by
the company Detective Leonard was put
to work on the case and suspected Davis
When Davis was confronted by Baumgar-
ten, who stated that Davis was the man
who ordered him TO mold and purchased
the seal. he at once began firing at him.
Davis discharged his pistol four times be
fore he was disarmed by Superintendent
Hockaday, who gTappled with him.
In explanation of his assault upon Baum
garten Davis is said to have stated soon
after the shooting: Il value my reputation
more than any mans life, and any man
who would lie about another should be
killed
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WILLS FILED FOR PROBATE.
The Testaments of Three Decedenti
Placed on Record.

The Testaments of Three Decedents
Placed on Record.
Three wills were filed for probate yester-
day. The first was the will of Jane A.
Small, dated December Is, 1898. Accord
ing to its terms the following bequests are
provided for: First, the erection of fam
lily monument in GlenWOOd Cemetery, cost
ing g, 600; to her daughter, Mamie Dodge,
an antique oak bedroom set and silver tea
set; to Joseph Small picture Of King
Solomon and a gold watch and chain; to
Kate Small a quantity of silverware, and
to other relatives pieces Of jewelry and
pictures and paintings The deceased
names William \. Sayre executor of her
will and directs that he sell all her real
estate and divide the proceeds equally
among her children.
The will of Lucie Caroline Weigmann
provides for the following distribution Of
the property. After the payment of her
debts she directs that her estate shall be
propoTtioned equally among her daughters,
Louisa VI. c. Neidfelt, Antoinette c.
Schumacher, and the remaining third
among her grandchildren,
The viii of John NJ. Shomo dated March
10 last and codicil thereto dated May II,
was also filed. According TO the terms Of
the viii the deceased leaves life insurance
amounting to $1,000 TO his daughter, Kath-
crime, the conditions being that she shall
pay his funeral expenses and $50 to his
son Thomas; to his son Thomas is also left
a horse, and to Oscar V. Shomo q watch;
to his daughters, Jennie and Elizabeth l..
Shomo $500 each, to be paid from the pro-
ceeds of the sale of premises 300 and 307
A Street southeast The house and fur
nishings, known as 3O9 A Street, are left
TO his daughter, Katherine.
According TO the codicil the bequest of
$50 to the deceased's son, Thomas, is re-
voked and it is directed that 500 shall be
paid to his sons oscar and Thomas and his
daughter Laurie. 1t is also directed that
500 shall be given to his granddaughters
Bessie and Jennie Shomo and SO to Bell
! Taylor.
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THE POLICE INSPECTION.
Several Precincts Visited by Major
Sylvester and Party.

Sylvester and Party.
The annual inspection Of the police force
was continued yesterday by Major syIves,
ter, Captain Austin, Inspector Pearson, and
Lieut.. Col. Burton R. Ross, Of the Wash
ington Light Infantry Corps Four pre-
cincts were examined, the Third Fourth,
Fifth, and Sixth Today inspection of
the Seventh and Eighth precincts Will be
made, to be followed tomorrow by an ex-
animation Of the Ninth precinct, under
command Of Lieutenant Daley.
The inspecting party reached the Third
precinct about ! O'Clock yesterday after
noon. There a rigid inspection was made
Of the command and equipment Lieuten
ant Boyle paraded the men, who were drill
ed In various movements, and tested thor
oughIy regarding their knowledge of the
manual. Sergeant Sullivan assisted during
the drill in the capacity of first sergeant,
while SeTgeanJs Judge and LYDIA acted as
right and left guides.
At the Fourth precinct. about 2 O'Clock
the inspecting party reviewed the com
mand, which was paraded under command
Of Lieutenant Hollinberger. He was as
sisted by Sergeant Williams as first
sergeant, and Sergeants Dunningan and
Montgomery as guides A fine showing
was made by the command which was put
through the entire manual and foot move
ments
Shortly after O'clock the party reached
the Fifth precinct station, commanded by
Lieutenant McCathran. There the drill
was gone through with credit to the com
mand During the inspection which fol-
lowed Sergeant Mulhall occupied the post
Of first sergeant, with Sergeants Snyder
and Burgess acting as guides. Immediately
after the examination Major Sylvester and
party repaired TO the Sixth precinct, where
Lieutenant Kelly mustered his command
At this station the men showed marked
ability the result of long and continued
practice in the manual. Sergeant Burns
was detailed as first sergeant while the
guides were Sergeants McNeeley and
Gross
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Arrivals at the Hotels.

RlIeieh-J l. Walsh Philadelphia IT, l.
Hocryy, ~ Klipper and c. Ward New York;
c. F. Mclean. ST. Louis, o. ,. Earle, Bai-i-
more; Edmund AdeocE Chicago
Willsrd'-N B. Thomas. Baltimore. r. M
Fernando. New York, rs. H. Gibson. Cn.elzoi
W W GaskcII san Francisco
Ebbitt-H. r. Wright. Boston Henry ottemU7
and John a. Scott. Philadelphia. J. Co. tism-
ming, Phoenix, A-iz-; H. 5 Woodbury. and A. j.
Todd New York
Riggz-W. IT, Bovd, w d Barnes. T. Ho-s.
and L. H. Leiucgt, Sew York j. p. Pem. pam
vile. Va
Arlington Ferdinand D. Peek and T. Bluer,
Chicago. vs. r smith. New York. N Esnreu5.
Hamburg Germany; j. T. Moore Philadelphia.
WtIHugtuU-J. J. Shadd. Oshkosh. WIS., j. O.
England, Burlington, Iowa. iL : b',H. Fro'l-
dluee, r. l.
Sh6rersm-A. G. Dutin. Cleveland W. >hyr-
wood Memphis. Tenn T. v, Pearson. J. T.
hilbert and D. Be .. sullivan, NeN Ao-Si j.
Whelln Philadelphia.
Nerr.a~i5e--E. r. q. Kennedy, sioux Fats. = u .
j. T--ue. 4lL S. W Micsner- NeE forA-
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where it was originally intended. He said
he did not wish TO be put in the attitude
Of denying the Cleveland Park people any
improvement, but he thought they ought
TO go directly TO Congress for an ap-
preparation.
Other speeches were made, all in the
same strain, by Robert Brown, William
Payne, Rev. Father Malon. Charles Nor
gan, Prof Ireland, and Prof Brown. of the
Naval Observatory.
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4 Cross ELL FiIcd.

Emma Kate Gertrude Cochran who is being
sued for divorce by her husband James P
Cochran, on statutory grounds yesterday, through
her attorney, Z. b. Hay, filed answer 10 the
charges made against her and also a cross bill
asking for a separation from her husband on
the ground Of cruelty. She admits the aIIrga-
tions as % her marriage 10 the defendant in
Lyuchburg Va. and their removal 10 this city
She however, denies the other charges made
by her husband
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The Mortality Report.

The following deaths were reported 20 the
Health Officer yesterday; Mary Clllaghar. so
years; Charles Jenkins, Il years; Mary Garghrau.
Is wears, Jesse f. Potter IS years. Alice Carey
Lewis. SO wears; Paul CisIe. So Years, W- d.
lockwood, Al wears, Alice Johnson, 40 years, Mary
Cloev 5 years; Bridget sullivan 81 ye4rs- Dennis
Mcdonald 81 wears. Henry G.. ~ AleN4Eter. SO
years: Walter T. Brown. T. wears. ollie l. Rob
iusou, II months; Cal smith. months. Robert
johnson, ii dlys.
The times., 1899-11-03
Spain's Greatest Need

Mr. r. p olivia of Barcelona Spain, spends
his winters at Aiken, s. c. Weak nerves had
caused severe pains IN the back OF his head On
using Electric Bitters, Americas greatest blood
and nerve remedy, all pain left him. He
says this grand medicine is what his country
needs. All America knows that IL cures liver and
kidney trouble, purhes the blood, tones up the
stomach strengthens the nerves, puts vim, Hgor
and new life into every muscle, nerve, and organ
Of the body. II weak, tired or ailing you need
it. Every bottle guaranteed. Only so cents
Sold by Henry Evans, druggist, 03s Street.
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sent to the Reform school.

William Hawkins, a small col0red boy was
committed to the reform school yesterday by
Judge Scott on a charge Of iucorrigibiitv. He
was arrested the day before by Detectives
Hartigan and McNamee, on the complaint of
Mis- Lizzie Carroll who said her pocAettC0k
had been snatChed from her hand aJ tine Co;uer
Of New Jersey Avenue and Street She lLen-
titled Hawkins as the thief.
The times., 1899-11-03
The PhiIhnrmnnio Cnncert

The first concert Of the Philharmonic
Club was held last night at the Washing
ton Club 1710 l Street northwest. and a
large audience was present. The pro-
gramme, which was very elaborate, con-
sisted entirely of classical music was rem
dered by Mrs. Ernest Lent piano; Mr..
Herman c. Rakemann, first violin; Mr.
William E. Green, second violin; Mr.. Josef
Finckel, viola; Mr.. Ernest Lent, YioIon-
cello
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So NeeeasIty for n Lnmn.

James A. Cahin yesterday notified by
the Commissioners that they did not see tile
necessity OF placing an additional lamp on
Buney Street between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
Streets al the present time, requested by him
They have had many requests for lamps in the
last two months and the appropriation for this
purpose is so small that they are compelled 10
DENY an requests for further Illumination EXCEPT
those that are absolutely necessary.
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Mr. Porter Resigns.

the Secretary OF the Treasury yesterday, as the
specfal Commissioner of the United States to
Porto Rico and Cuba Mr.. Porter it is under
stood viii be asked to take charge of the In
saIlar Bureau of the War Department which
will be a practical continuation Of the duties he
performed Us Commissioned
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Firc in Il Drug store

W 6 Thompson, proprietor of Thompsous
drug store. 7O3 Fifteenth Street northwest, which
caught fire at o'clock Yesterday morning.
sljd last night that the damage would
amount to about $500 fully insured IL was
almost impossible TO ten AZ this time he
said the u extent Of the injury TO the stock
and fixtures by the flames.
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National Theatrc-Jerome Sykes and Edna Wal
lace Hopper in Chris and the Wonderful
Lamp" evening
Columbia Theatge-Kellar, the Magician; even
LAFAYETTE Square opera House-Bert Coote, in
a Battle-Scarred Hero" evening.
Grand opera House-Naudeyille; afternoon anu
Academy of Music. shore Acres" evening,
Kernan's- Bowery BurlesqueTs; afternoon
and evening.
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His Sanity Questioned.

petition was filed yesterday in the supreme
Court OF the District by William Turner through
his attorney. Newton G Donaldson, asking that a
committee be appointed to take charge OF the
ners1n and estate OF his father Jacob Turner.
In is alleged that the subject is the owner Of
ur6perty valued at about $4,000, and that he is
NOT ,i,.utalIv and physically able TO for it.
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Death OF Columbus Alexander.

Columbus Alexander died Wednesday night at
the residence Of lis grandmothG, 1917 Thirtisth
Street northwest He was twenty-eight years Of
age and son of the late II. H. Alexander
The funeral VIII take place tomorrow.
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.Irs. HnrrN McLenn Ininred.

Mrs Harry Mclean. wife of the deputy health
officer met with a painful accident yesterday.
She sustained a severe fall at her home, l4ll
Park Street northwest, resulting in the fracture
OF a rib A physician was summoned and last
night the patient was resting easily, although
She viii be confined TO her home for some time.
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Robhed a Chinamnn.

In the Police Court yesterday Henrietta Butler,
colored, was arraisued on charge Of stealing
pocketbook containing s33 the property Of Lee
Hing. Chiue-. lauudryman- a fine Of so or
thirty days in jail was imposed.
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Funeral OF DIR. Roberts.

The funeral of Or. Grace Roberts, who died
Wednesday evening at her residence, 100 h
Street northwest, viii be conducted this morn
ing at II O'Clock. The religious services VIII
be held at ST. Marks Episcopal Church The
remains Will be cremated and then inferred ia
Nak HilI lemelerN.
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WOULD HELP THE BoERs.
A Patent Omce Employees PROPOSE
ffon to BE Investigated.


Al advertisement inviting all sound and
healthy men who desired 10 assist the
Beers 10 apply personally 10 Gustav Thell-
kuhl. classified lsborer in the Patent
Office. yesterday. caused great confusion.
The applicants were directed TO call al III
Eighth Street northwest, and they first
went 10 that number. but were referred 10
the Patent Office, which soon resembled q
large recruiting station. The Patent Office
officials. after considerable difficulty, con
WINGED the men that they had been ap-
parenuy deceived.
Mr.. Theilkuhl. a watchman stated, was
organizing a regiment 10 fight against the
British ia the Transvaal. HIS strange con
duct was referred by the chief clerk Of the
department TO Assistant Commissioner
Greeley, who ordered al investigation. and
Mr.. Theilkuhl viii be asked for an ex-
plauation
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A PoIicemnn ArrnIrned.

Policeman Charles Nottingham, OF the Second
precinct. appeared before Judge Rimbau in the
Police Court Yesterday afternoon, 10 answer 20
charge Of assyulJing IshmaeI and Rose Baker.
coIUred who are employed as janitors ut the
National Flats. near the corner Of Fifth and y
Streets northwest. The case was continued until
TODAY.
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SlO REWARD.

We Will pay SO reward for information
that Will lead TO the arrest and conviction
Of the person or persons who posted ad-
vertisemeuts in the interest of ". H Rap
ley and W West On the Power House
Board OF the night OF November I.
WILLIAM WALMSLEY,
Superintendent Washington Bill Posting
Company 1t
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Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Am
brosc H. Stephenson and Elizabeth n Holmes
julius C. f. StoumG and Nellie b. Franklin,
George Lee Cartncr and Catherine Elizabeth Hop
kins; John s. Kyper and Laura Mabel Davis, both
Of Baltimore; Joseph A. Teuner jr. and Nora d.
Caunan; George T. Mdus and Hattie Draton:
Frank Glasgow and Rachel Brown; James +
Carter and Cora H. Coleman; Ernest Crown and
Anna Stevens Leroy Milton Fisher and Florence
Fay Fisher, both Of Baltimore; Addison Law
renee and Ella Jonesi Frank f. Richardson. OF
New York, and Carrie b. Southall James c.
johnson and Florida H. Johnson
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IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Personnl Mention.

Mr. W W. Bracket, who has been in Paris
win tle United States Commission 10 the Paris
Exuosition, is in Washington ior "a few days ON
business.
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TIE SIN AND MOON.

Highest temperature yesterday. p. m........-.
Lowest temperature yesterday a. nl---------.
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INDIGNANT OYER DELAYS
The Commissioners Severely Criti-
cised by TenIeytOwn Citizens.

The Loss Occnsfoned by Last Sunday
Nights Blaze md the Lack of
Proper Fire Protection the Cause
of Mnss sIeeting-ResoIution of
Protest Adoptcd-The Speakers.
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$4,000 Yards of
Mill Ends

in all kinds az cotton wool-mixed and
au-wool materials. Our claim for being
the only house in the South that controls
these pieces has never been denied We
are known as the pioneers OF these goods
because we have been the sole owners for
the past forty years. The following new
shipments go on sale today. with prices
Gs low as have ever been quoted.
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EIned for Enst nririnr

In the Police Court yesterday Garrett Van
Ness, q liveryman, was fined s. f0T fast driving
in Pennsylvania Avenue. The fine was paid
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Cbe - salss Uin,es
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1900,
The weather Prediction.
TEMPERATuRE.

Cloudy and probably rain Friday and Saturday;
fresh nOTtheasterly winds.
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sun rose...,...6 20 AN. sun sets .-...4:5s r N.
Moon rises............. Moon sets.....5:48 Z. NJ.
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STREET LIGHTING.

Low ide...................1:40 AN. and 1:4s PM
High 80 AN. and ;52 p NJ
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HoteI Johnson &C

For hiRh-grsde salt oysters steamed hzlt-shel,
singie-irieo etc; also midday lunch, o'ciock
Sinner. and q carte service.
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ADJUSTMENTS TODAY.

Lamps lit today......... 7 J
Lamps out tomorrow. ow.....................5:i 5:il Az
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TIDE TABLE.

PHASES OF THE MOON FOR NOVEMBER.
Ncgv...............3 Full ................l5th
First duarter..... 10th Last quarter. 18th
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G. D. Farr, Of 1901 G Street. has bean ap-
pointed agent To- the Frankfort Marine. Acct
dent, and Plate Glass ms. Co. Of Germany
which has Just entered the District. Item
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New Members EIected.

roll call demonstrated that quorum
Of the members of the association were
present, and the minutes of the last meet
ing were read and approved. A number of
new members were elected before the
business of the evening was taken up.
DR.. Chapel, Secretary of the association,
who had been filing the Office also of
treasurer, resigned as treasurer and
Charles Morgan was elected to fill that
position.
Prof. George A. Hill, who was one of
committee 10 call on the Commissioners
in regard to the rumored change of the
site OF the new chemical engine house, re-
ported that the committee was assured
that there had been no change in the site.
He suggested, however. that it would be .
good plan for the association to be watch
full.
a former communication addressed to
the District Commissioners urging the
speedy erection OF the engine house was
read. as was also the reply which had been
received. The communication TO the Com
EissiOners urged that the plans of the
proposed new engine house should be mod
ifed, so that the building might be i'm
mediately occupied
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S. Kall. Sons & Co.
Always ihe besf of everything
for Ihe LEAST money.
The Busy Corner.
Friday
Remnant Day.

The success Of our Friday remnant and
bargain sales is but one link In the chain
OF proofs. Just as long as we offer week
after week better goods for the same
money. OF the same goods for less money
than other stores. just so long viii ours
remain the busiest corner in the city.
Bargains enough for today 10 convince
you all " our claims
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Silk Remnants, Again.

One lot OF black corded taffetas in waist
and skirt lengths. A splendid A0r
wearing weave p inches wide. "a ~
75c value, per yard.-......-..,.-... X
One lot Of black French foulard. HAP
"a inches wide, in lengths from 3 TO IkHt.
6 yaFds-worth 75c per yard, for. ~
Another lot Of plain tanetas in desirable
lengths-espeeially suited for lin RFE
ing-I9 inches wide-former price, 11S
75c-remnRnt price ..........-..... ~
Also, many waists and skirt lengths in
black and ColOred silks, such as ta1et2s,
duchesse satin-libeTty, gros grains ar
mures. bengaIinss, peau de sole, satin de
Lyon. maryellieux. yelvets, velyeteens, and
corduroy.
On sale, centre bargain tables-hrst floor.
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The citizens of Tenleytown held a mass
meeting last night in their town hall and
expressed themselves in no uncertain terms
on the subject Of the delayed engine house
for which Congress appropriated $4,000 at
its last session. The whole situation was
gene over carefully.
The action Of citizens committees, which
had called on the District Commissioners
TO present the urgent needs Of that sec
tion for fire apparatus, was reported, and
the reply Of the Commissioners was read.
The attitude of the Commissioners was
severely criticised in speeches by many of
those present and resolutions setting forth
the necessity for immediate action on the
part Of the District officials in carrying
out the intentions of Congress, and criti-
cising them for their delinquency in this
respect, were drafted and unanimously
agreed to, and committee Of FIVE was ap-
pointed to convey them to the Commits
sioners in person.
The meeting was under the auspices Of
the Citizens Northwest Suburban Associa-
ton, and c. c. Lancaster, President of the
association presided
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Order

your Sunday beer today. "a bot
OF ties Of "Culmbacherf or "Ex-
III port" only $l25. Wash. Brewery
Co, 4th and F ne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-28
ATCHLSON'S CORN CARNIVAL.
PROMINENT WOMEN OF KANSAS TAKE
IMPORTANT PART.
1,t.sK PoXNETs FOR MRS M'KINLEY. QUEE.
VICTORIA AND HELEN GOULD THAT
RIVAL. FRENCH EFFECTs

RIVAL. FRENCH EFFECTS.
The fourth corn carnival, which has just been
held in Atchison Kan is said TO have surpassed
every similar event seen in that state The entire
state became enthusiastic every township In Atchl-
son County being represented by hoat III the
narade or a booth exhibit OF interesting articles.
The women of Atchison had no rest until the
carnival was at an end. and for two months pre-
vious to it the drawing rooms OF many or the pest
known members Of society resembled WORKSHOPS
and artificial flower warehouses.
The young men joined the women IN the eVe"'ns
and cultivated perseverance and other Virtues ~
stringing shelled for portieres ana gate"aSS
and planning and executing window exhibitions ana
all kinds Of carnival devices. II Is sald that Ue
president OF one of the leading banks was diScoV-
cred making water lilies with which to decorate
his wifes automobile. He declared that He ""u
finished 100 flowers In one day.
Mrs H. J. Cusack made a charming bonnet lo'
Queen Victoria Mrs Mckinley and Helen Could
respectively Queen Victoria's bonnet Is MARIE
Stuart" in royal purple braid. with passion now
ers and knots Of cream colored husks as trimming,
Mrs McKney's is dainty AFFAIR IN the h"'ui"'
corn husk. braided to initiate an imported s'''"'
II is trimmed with Marechal Nell roses ana soI'
black roscttes Helen Gould's has high crown
and rolling brlm and is lavishy trimmed Win
vioets Of every shade OF IurpIe O" R ,b braids
at the back a bunch of tea roses Al. w ~
and trimmings are made of dried and coored cor''
Sn the children fashioned posies with which to
decorate their own dog carts and pony carriages,
The no radc included many novelties, ana there VIZ
no edvertising connected with it. In the centre OF
every block in the line Of march long IRON poe re
WINS erected and from the top Of II streaiheis III
the corn carnival colors extended to the business
houses. 1,,o, oboriot
drawn bv four black horses driven abreast by q
Roman charoteer, dozen or more pony Car.s and
carriages goat wagons. japanese rickshdWS anu
gorgeous floats a visitor who attended me car
Rival remarked upon the exhibition OF good lASte
shown nv the Atchison matrons in putting me
Youngest and prettiest girls in the flower hoats m
stead OF riding in them Themselves f nc {r6m tbe
restaurant which they opened for the occasion
Probably no other visitor 10 the carNlNal a.
tracted such universal attention as Mrs. w. NJ.
Jones Of Ruo Neb, who is Io2 years Oa cd bn g'
Mrs Jones recGunted anecdotes of hundred years
ago which every one was kind enough to credit.