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The times., 1899-12-14

Senator Depew held a reception yesterday
afternoon from TO o'clock in compli-
ment to the delegation in Congress from
New York. The thirty-six Senators and Rep
resentauves from that State are, many of
them, unscquainted with each other, and
Yesterdays gathering within the hospitable
walls Of the old Corcoran mansion brought
about their social acquaintance in a most
genial and informal fashion Senator De-
pew was assisted in welcoming his col
leagues By Miss Paulding his niece. The
present residence Of the Senator is famed
for the brilliant succession OF elaborate en-
tertainmonts that have been given by its
former occupants. the last Of whom was
the late Senator Brice 1t is said that the
past social glorias are to be duplicated this
winter but no definite plans, it is likely,
viii be announced until the return of Sen
ator Depew and Miss Paulding from New
York where they will spend the Christmas
holidays.
The times., 1899-12-14

The stock in this department
on the second floor is interesting,
both because Of its variety, and
because of the high values offer
cd at low prices. We have the
latest styles in silk. Nearsilk.
Sateen. Moreen. and Brillian-
tine. as well as Knit Skirts. in
both wool and silk. Here are a
few special offers for this week 5
selling:
An elegant quality Black
Satine Underskirt. fieeced lined,
full umbrella style. a warm and
comfortable skirt for winter
wear gOred at the top on a
French yoke. with drawstring.
Length. IS. 40. and IL inches.
Special, csc.
\ stylish Underskirt. made of
black satine, in rich metallic
stripes of green. gold, and white.
made full circular style. with
deep double flOunce. finished with
rows Of heavy cording. gored at
the top on French yoke with
drawsuing. Length. 30, 30, and
u inches.
Special, csc.
The times., 1899-12-14
:" To Avofd Great Fantts,
Bezvare of Small Ones.

So, also, if you zuould be free from
serious diseases, bezuare of the little germs
of badness in your blood. That small
panple, that little distress in the stomach
calls for Hoods SarsaparaLa TO preUent
the development of dyspepsia, scrofuLa,
or some other painful disease.
Dizzy Spells -" Sudden dizzy spells
zDould make my hands and side numb
and could not uuork. Took Hoods Sar-
saparitla and am a zueG man. Fred Y.
HaLLoch, Bor 81, South Kent, CT.
Do not take any substitute qDhen .you
caH for Hoods Sarsaparala. Remember
Hoods SaadqbasiM
1Iaza ::11l7D
The times., 1899-12-14
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
Senator Depew's Reception TO New
York Delegation.

Mrs. Burnctt's At-HOme-Mrs. HeRth's
Luncbeon-Nrs. WaHnch's Dinner
Pnuncefote The Pierce Guilds
Luncheon-Other Items of Interest.
The times., 1899-12-14

among players, Washington audiences
nave the name of being cold The best and
the worst members Of visiting organizations
often are united in a feeling Of injustice
done. Those who have become familiar
with the character and characteristics of
local assemblages, however. realize that
this apparent lack Of appreciation really is
only conservatism; that the denizens of the
Capital make favorites slowly. but ever at
terward retain them as favorites The fact
is proven by the regard in which are held
principals from the stock companies that
have appeared here during succeeding sum-
mers. One of the irmest of these idols is
James o. Barrows, erstwhiIe chief come
dian at the Columbia, and there can be lit
tie doubt of the heartiness of the recep-
tion that Will be rendered this popular ac-
tor next week. when he is to be introduced
as headliner at the Grand Mr. BarroWs
now is exploiting a comedietta called "Tac-
tics" in which he is said to have scored
heavily in New York. He will be preceded
and followed on the programme under dis
cussicn by such other clever people as
Imogene Conner, a descriptive baIladist
well known in this city; Garfield and
Carleton, who present what is described as
being laughable turn" Farnum and
Seymour, whose speciality is dubbed The
Shadow and the Colonel" Track and Glad
den, dancers; Mr.. and Mrs Stuart Barrow
whose sand pictures and finger silhouettes
made hit when last shown at the Grand:
thinner, the droll and adept juggler and
the American Biograph AS usual there
Will be daily matinees
The times., 1899-12-14

Mrs Warren viii not join the Senator
until after the holidays Their only
daughter, Miss Frances, is a student at
Wellesley College, and viii be able to spend
little If any time with her parents They
viii reside at 1913 Wyoming Avenue
The times., 1899-12-14

The informal reception held by Mrs.
Frances Hodgson Burnett yesterday after
noon afforded her friends and admirers an
ideal opportunity of welcoming her home
after an absence of more than two years
abroad. In addition to palms and other
exotic plants which always adorn the au-
thor's residence in Massachusetts Avenue.
pink and white blossoms added their fTag-
rance and beauty to the rooms. Mrs. Bur-
nett, attiTed in parma violet, a shade par
ticularly becoming TO her, was assisted in
receiving by her sister Mrs Jordan, and
by Miss Ethel Camp. She had been anti
cipating spending part of the winter in
Denver, where her son is engaged in jour
Ealism. but has been advised by her physi-
clan TO giye up the idea, as ne fears the
great altitude would have an unfavOrable
effect on her heart which has caused her
some trouble OF late It is a great disap-
pointment to both mother and son to alter
their plans, but il is thought desirable to
do SO Mr.. Burnett viii probably visit his
mother during the winter Miss Katie
Williamson, daughter Of General William
son, viii become the guest OF Mrs. Burnett
next week
The times., 1899-12-14

Representative Burleigh of Maine, wife
and daughter have apartments at the
Richmond. Mrs Burleigh, who was thrown
from a carriage some time ago and quite
seriously injured is slowly regaining her
health.
The times., 1899-12-14

The wife and two young sons of
Lieutenant Harrison, of the Marietta, will
spend the winter in this city They are
at 2023 l Street northwest
The times., 1899-12-14

Count Jacques de Lichtervelde, son of
the Minister from Belgium, who has been
visiting his parents at the Legation for
some weeks past, sailed for home yester-
day.
The times., 1899-12-14

Nearly two years have elapsed since
Charles e. Blaney's farce. a Female
Drummer" came to the Lafayette Square.
The piece then was suffering under the dis
advantage CT newness, besides having been
placed in a field hardly fitted to the exploit
ration of works OF its sort. 1t was heartily
commended. however, by several of the
local papers and amused goodly audiences
throughout the engagement Mr. Blaney,
whose Boy Wanted" and "A Hired Girl"
had made fortunes in the popular priced
houses, realized that his attraction hardly
could compete with the Klaw &, Erlanger,
E. E. Rice or George Lederer productions,
and, consequently, relegated it to the dollar
theatres. On Monday night next "A Fe-
male Drummer" almost entirely rewritten
and brought right up to date comes to
the Academy Of Music for a. stay of the
usual duration. The presentation promises
to be rather q remarkable one for that re-
sort Well-known composers and scribes
have added a deal Of material to the piece
Mr.. Blaney himself having accomplished
a great portion Of this labor The company
to be seen in the Offering includes John
stone Bennett, Willis Sweatnam, and other
notable members of the original organiza-
tion, while the filling in is described as
having been done with men and women of
more than average ability. The sale OF
seats for the engagement opens this morn
ing and a very large advance demand is
expected
The times., 1899-12-14

The ladies of the Pierce Guild, Auxiliary
to the Washington Hospital for Foundlings
have cause to congratulate themselves on
the success Of their luncheon yesterday. 1t
was the first of the series of three which
they are giving according 10 their annual
custom, for the benefit of the little onas
who are their special care. Scattered about
the floor Of Willards Hall were small flow
eT-decked tables, presided over by attrac
tive matrons and society bellies The pat
rOns Of the occasion were business men
and shoppers, who found the fare so tempt
ing ana the company so entertaining that
there is but little doubt that they Will re-
turn today. In addition 10 the luncheon
there were useful and fancy articles, all of
them adapted for Christmas presents,
which found a ready sale. To enjoy a
frst-cIass luncheon at moderate price is
inducement enough to attract the average
customer, but to know that it means also
help for tiny bits of babies who are de-
pendent on the aid of the humane, doubt
less added 10 the pleasure yesterday of
those who visited the hall Luncheons
viii be served today and tomorrow from
u o'clock until 2.
The times., 1899-12-14

The admirers of James X. Hackett Will
be given another opportunity OF seeing that
young actor in Rupert of Henlzau' next
week at the National Seats go on sale
this morning
The times., 1899-12-14

Mrs. Fairbanks, wife OF Senator Fair
banks, viii not receive on Thursdays until
JanuarE.
The times., 1899-12-14

Mrs Wallach entertained at dinner last
night when her guests were a company
OF young people invited TO meet the
Hon Lillian Pauncefote and Mr.. Robert
Bromley.
The times., 1899-12-14

During the past few seasons Hurtig &
Seamon, who formerly were known only
among members of the profession" as vau-
deyille agents, have made quite a reputa
ton in backing various burlesque cOmpa
MES. Their 'Bowery' organization has
been seen here twice and on each occasion
has done record-creating business. At
Kernan's next week a newer venture OF
these managers will be introduced in the
form of the "A Social Maid" troupe. COM
bination which is said to excel in divers
ways This statement certainly is endorsed
by the roster advertised, the announced
olio including the names of The Worlds
Trio" which is too wen liked here to re-
quire especial comment; johnson, Daven-
port, and Lorella, comedy acrobats; The
Bison City Quartette," vocalists and mirth-
makers; George e. Beban, topical mono
logist; the Brownings, sketchists; Nina
Collins, a strong Washington favorite, and
others. The performances given are brought
to a close with the rendering of a one-act
travesty, entitled "A Social Maid" 1t is
from this after-part that the Hurtig &
Seamon Company gets its name and the
press agent remarks that the piece Will
prove quite up to the standard. AS usual.
there Will be daily matinees.
The times., 1899-12-14

Mrs. Cushman X. Davis has returned
from a few days visit to New York.
The times., 1899-12-14

The sudden failure of Thomas Q. Sea-
brooke in who Killed Cock Robin?" has
relegated the Columbia to darkness for
the six days beginning with Monday 1t
is probable, however, that David Belasco
will take advantage of this opportunity
to rehearse his Naughty Anthony com
pany on the stage from which the new
play will be first introduced on Christmas
night. Mr. Belasco is not the man TO let
slip the slightest chance for the improve
ment OF his organizations. and there can
be no question that such training would
be of great benefit Much is anticipated
of Naughty Anthony" which the author
is said to rate above either The Heart
of Maryland or 'Zaza" Certainly. the
comedy will be presented by a superior
cast. the people engaged including W. J..
lie Moyne, Blanche Bates, Maude Harri-
son, ollie Redpath William Elton, Sam
uel Edwards. Mary Barker Frank Worth
ing, and others. The sale of seats will be
announced later.
The times., 1899-12-14

Mrs Perry s. Heath gave a dainty
luncheon yesterday. when her guests were
Mrs Dawes. Mrs Hansbrough, Mrs Cut
Ter of Indiana Mrs. William E. Curtis,
Mrs. Mcfarland, Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman,
Mrs. George 3. Williams. Mrs Jules Guth-
ridge, Mrs. B. H. Warner, and Mrs. Nor
ton. The table was decorated with pink
carnations and the pink candles burned
under the same rosy tinted shades
The times., 1899-12-14

Lieutenant Governor Woodruff of New
York, is a guest at the Shoreham and was
kept busy last night receiving the con-
gratulations of his friends. Mr. Woodruff
is being doomed for the Republican nOmi-
nation for the Vice Presidency, and his
admirers predict that he will make a good
RIM
The times., 1899-12-14

served. There viii be no more dances un-
til after the holidays, when an announce
ment Will be made. Those present were
Miss Luekett, the Misses Butt Miss Phil
lips, Miss Arth, Miss Beuchert Miss Car
roway, and Captain Chisholm. Messrs.
Gasch. Curran. Beuchert, Kettler. Harper
Dutton, Gaddis, and J. A Chisholm. The
dances this season are under the efficient
management Of Messrs J. A. Chisholm,
George II. Beuchert, and Guy Eichelberger
Mrs. William Oscar Roome, jr.. will not
be at home today, but will receive iufor-
mally Thursdays after this week. at 1924
Tenth Street.
Mrs. J. Thomas Swami has returned to
the city and is again at her home in Fiji
teenth Street.
The Legion Of Loyal Women began yes
terday series of luncheons and luncheon
dinners which they will serve for the next
two days at their headquarters, 419 Tenth
Street. for the purpose of raising money TO
carry on their work their object at this
time being to furnish a room for the use
of the blind in the new building 9l5 E
Street northwest, recently acquired as a
home for the blind. The ladies of the
Legion will serve luncheons today and to-
morrow from lI:30 a m. to 30 p. m, and
luncheon dinners from 4 80 to 7.
Mrs. J. NJ. Roach, of 1916 Thirty-frst
Street, has returned from San Francisco,
where she was the guest of her uncle, Mr..
c. Hawley.
The times., 1899-12-14

The Morton Cadets gave the fifth Of their
weekly dances Monday evening in the
armory rooms. A short programme was
rendered and light refreshments were
The times., 1899-12-14
Hecht's Greater Stores.
Santa Claus Specials.

Parlor Games in substantial boxes,
Golf, Nellie BLY," Donkey uC
Party. and other interesting games. J
Parior Games. large size. india.
"Owl and Pussy Cat. 'Erraud Boy"
When the Cats Away" Lost in the
Woods. Bicycle Race. Rip Van
Wrinkle. % Rough Riders. and Toe
numerous other games. s............tJ
Large Battleships. complete with
cannon. flags. and sailors; zoe QQC
value --------..---.... ---.-...---.. ~
s-key Toy Pianos. rosewood IN 17c
lsn..-.. ..--.-.-., .......--.-..-.. ~
Large Dolls. kid body. bisque head.
shows teeth, has shoes and stock c0C
ings. faxen hair; worth ST. at. W
Decorated China Tea Sets. 7C
pieces. IN 0ox----...-- ...----.-.--.......'
Drums. good sizes.
The times., 1899-12-14

for Mems and Women's
Umbrellas Of Gloria
Silk. steel rod, paragon
frame, 26-inch; genuine
sterling silver mount
ing. Engraved free.
for special lot of Mems
2S-inch Umbrellas. glo-
ria silk. steel rod, para
gon frame. sterling sill
yer mounting. Engrav-
ed free.
for handsome Umbrel-
a s { or Women,
splendid a s S o T t
ment of handles. in
pearl, onyx, horn, Dres-
den. iligree, Congo and
many novel and unique
designs. Umbrellas in
this lot worth up to
$3.50. Engraved free.
The times., 1899-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. George ". Driver have is
sued invitations for the marriage of their
daughter. Bessie Stuart. 10 Mr.. George Ed
win Kittle, Tuesday evening, December &c,
at $50 O'Clock, al ST. Stephens Episcopal
Church.
The times., 1899-12-14

Through the coming week the Lafayette
Square Opera House will be closed. On
Christmas day however, the theatre is to
be reopened with Robert Mantell as the
attraction. Mr. Mantell and his support
ing company are being seen this year in
an adaptation of Joseph Hatton's The
Dagger and the Cross" The piece is said
to afford unlimited opportunities to the
former star of The Corsican Brothers
and large audiences are expected during
his engagement.
The times., 1899-12-14


charge of the affair are Misses Brawner,
Boss, Bright, Mackey, and Kilby.
Miss Annie NJ Bentley and Mr.. Fred
erick Battle of North Carolina, were mar
ried Tuesday afternoon at St Phillips
Church. Laurel. Nd As the strains of
Mendelssohn's Wedding March" pealed
forth, the flower girls, Misses Alice CLANCY,
Laura Slingerland, Eugenia, and Mamie
Carr. dressed in dainty white organdies,
entered the church, two up the centre
aisle and the others up the side aisles,
followed by the bridesmaids and grooms-
men. Misses Bessie Battle, Snowden Carr,
Durham. ~ c.; Miss Laura Bentley,
Laurel. Md: Messrs. Robert Carr, Dur
ham; Lee Battle. Wilmington ~ c.; Ray
Martin, Laurel; Frank Verney, Baltimore;
E NJ Jeffries, OF this city. The maid of
honor. Miss Laura Bentley, gowned in
organdy, entered and preceded the bride
and her father up the centre aisle TO the
altar. where they We're met by the groom
and the best man, his brother. Mr.. Lee
H Battle. Wilmington y. c. The bride
wore a very handsome gown OF plum
broadcloth. with a toque of plum velvet
trimmed with mink and white birds. Her
bouquet was Of brides roses. The brides
maids wore white organdies and carried
shower bouquets Of pink carnations.
Among the Washington guests We're Mr..
and Mrs. Robert J. Walker. Miss Maud
Holland, Miss Katie Kipp, May Howell,
and Anna c. Hussey.
The Morton Cadets gave the fifth of their
weekly dances Monday evening in the
armory rooms. A short programme was
The times., 1899-12-14
THINGS THEATRICAL.

As the time for ,Paderewski's local
recital draws near, the interest manifested
Immediately after the announcement of
that event appears. to deepen. The sale Of
seats. which was notable from the first
is said to have increased exceedingly, Until
there can be little doubt that the Column
bia will be more than we'll filled on Tues
day afternoon, the day set aside for the
performance This is as it should be-
Paderewsh undoubtedly is one of the
greatest, if not the greatest, of living
pianists, his inherent genius having been
so cultivated and finished that few play
ers can lay claim to his technique. even
were the feeling and inspiration of his
work left out of the question. The COM
ing Of the Pole serves as a sort of cap
stone for the monument of musical at
fractions that has been being builded to
local taste during the year. This fact will
be appreciated by his Columbia audience
and it is probable that the promising pro-
gramme published will be considerably
heightened by eucores. The Paderewski
recital is advertised for 10 o'clock a
time which will permit of the attendance
OF workers in the various departments.
The times., 1899-12-14
Holiday Umbrellas.

Our wonderfully low prices and re-
markable Guarantee" has met with so
favorable a response that we are induc-
ed to repeat it. We guarantee for one
year the covering OF every Umbrella
We sell, and in case it wears out by
ordinary usage before that time we will
replace il without charge.
The times., 1899-12-14
Open Nights.
The Freedman Garments.

LADIES' SUITS, in good quality blue
aud black eheviOts and popular shades
or covert cloth; exceptionally we'll
made. All the latest style jackets and
skirts; nicely lined Made by Freed
man Bros. to retail up to $50. Il 5l
This sale .JV
The times., 1899-12-14
Upholstery.

White Applique Bureau Scarfs and
Shams in pretty patterns; 55c 1QC
Sofa Pillows in art drapery. and
head rests in satin, artistieaIly DOC
decorated; worth soc. at...........-J
Decorated Lamps, choice designs,
globe or dome shape. S1.59 value, 0QC
36-inch Portieres i'll Chenille and
Tapestry: beautiful colors and
patterns. fringed all around, Z 20
per pair. ......-.--.-.-.-- y
Nottingham Lace Curtains in pretty
floral effects: good length and 6QC
width. 81 value .....-............- "
The times., 1899-12-14

The next Of the Thursday evening
dances" will be given at Confederate Vet
Grams Hall tonight. The committee in
charge of the affair are Misses Brawner,
Boss, Bright Mackey, and Kilby.
The times., 1899-12-14
Linens.

Satin Damask Warranted pure linen)
Table Covers. with u good size
napkins to match; regular 50 81 Q2
value. -...........-....--- ~
The times., 1899-12-14

S-yard patterns of yardwide. dark
ground. neat figured. and fancy Per
Gales. suitable for wrappers and house
dresses; worth s1.00; reduced hQC
1O-yard patterns Of Fleeced Black
Wrapper Flannelettes in dark grounds
with beautiful contrasting stripes
Persian and figured. designs, especially
adapted for tea gowns, house RQC
dresses, ETC.; regular $1.25 value ~"
The times., 1899-12-14
08c
$l.;30-
SSl.6)8
AND
$Sl.08S

15 pieces of All-SiIk Satin Damasse in
beautiful designs suitable for fancy
waists, chiIdren's costumes, doll dress
es, etc. in pretty shades of light blue.
cream, pink, cerise, lavender, au-
tomobile, and white; usual 5sc 3QC
value. Observation-Disclosures. ~
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-07-27
DID 4 SENSIBLE THING.

One of the most sensible things
done At the meeting Of the State
Press Association last week was the
adoption of the following resolution:
RtSoictd, That the North Carolina
Press Association endorse the pro
posed libel law As prepared by Mr.
II. \. London. and presented to the
Legislature Of 1929. That we are
surprised and wounded at the treat
mcnt. seemingly unjust, negligent
and discourteous toward the MEM
bcrS OF the press of North Carolina
by the Judiciary committee of the
House of 1899. and especially the sub
committee of said Judiciary COM
mittee in failing to consider and re-
port said proposed law to the House
after it had been properly referred to
them. The members of the press feel
that they have not been Justly and
courteously treated in this matter
that the president select a COMMITTEES
To continue the effort until we secure
the passage OF 4 just libel law in this
State.
The only objection we have To this
resolution is that the language is not
strong enough. The failure OF the
Legislature to amend the libel laws
was little short of an outrage and
they never will be amended until the
editors Of the State use their power.
as they can do. to compel action. We
fear. however. that mild resolutions
like the above Will make politicians
think that they can stand the editors
of again. just as they did last winter
-StateSville Landmark
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-07-27
Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy
Cures When All Others
Fail.

In April, 1898, my little girl was
fearfully burned by her clothes catch
ing fire; her whole face was terribly
burned. We he had but little hopes
OF her recovery by its yielding to
medical treatment to the extent of
being apparently cured, but in a
short time the sores would break out
and become red and inflamed and
perfectly raw. We tried different
treatments for three months and
then determined to try Mrs. Joe Per
sons remedy in Au gust. At that
time she had sores as large as a silver
dollar and she suffered terribly. She
was so restless she could get no
sound sleep and was not able to eat
any solid food or grease Of any kind
at all. Her condition was pitable,
Her mouth was burned 50 it was per-
fectly raw as far down the throat as
we could see. After commencing the
remedy in August she soon got so
she could eat solid food or anything
she wanted. Could sleep we'll at
night and the sores soon entirely
healed. She had not taken a bottle
before they healed and she has been
well ever since, tho badly SCARED
from the burn. ! have used it myself
for indigestion and cannot say too
much in its praise. My little girl
loved to take it and craved ii, and
the effect was apparent at once. We
use it as family medicine for our
children, and it always gives satisfac-
ton n. NJ. HARRISON,
July, so. Brinkleyville. \. G.