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ART AND HUHoR COMBINED.
The Exhibits of the Society OF Wash
fngfon FaIsirs.

The Society of Washington Fakirs yes
terday allowed the public to gaze upon
its wonderful exhibit. The doors of the
Art Students League rooms were open a.
and there was revealed II the many visi .
tors a star. 'Gs aggregation Of art pro-
ductions. The members OF the Society Of
Washington Fakirs are considered to
have lived up to the reputation which
they estabi:s shed for themselves in pre-
vious years. The merit "f their work,
I Judged from the peculiar standpoint from
which they intend it shall be judged, is
undeniable. and the productions are one
and all of unassailable merit
The task which the Society of Washing
ton Fakirs set for itself was to show the
ludicrous side of art in general and the
exhibition of the Society Of Washington
Artists now being held in the hemicycle
of the COrcoran Art Gallery in particu-
lar Taking the pictures ia the more
serious show as their models. they have
turned subject, method, and treatment
inside out. and produced things laughable
in the extreme.
ChiIde Hassam, of New York whose
method is the spottiest of impressionism,
seems to have offered the greatest field
for parody, and his two picturesque OF
sea, earth, and sky, and another OF It
New England cottage-have been hit on
several times A few pastel lines on a
brown and grey pepper and salt cloth as
canvas is the Cleverest of the lot 1t is
! intended to represent his New England
/ cottage, and the btTlesque is most ef-
/ fectively ludicrous Dewing's very misty
! head in pale green has a number Of
1 fakes fashioned after it, one titled Moth
! ing Dewing" being notably successful as
! a parody.
The students have levied upon all the
/ art material within reach, and have fur
nished the room in keeping with the
/ spirit of the show. In the middle sits the
president of the Society" a mannikin
! fearfully and wonderfully made from
odds and ends of casts. foot from one
/ place. an arm from another. the head
! from another, the efigy being draped in
/ a sweeping toga. A palmist, silhouette
artist. and several other features have
/ been imported for the amusement Of the
/ visitors This evening will be held an
I auction at which the productions viii be
! knocked down to the highest bidder. The
! nrooaeds are for charity.
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Kernan,s-"City sports.v

The feature of the performance of the
City Sports at Kernan's yesterday was a
game of basketball between the feminine
portion of the company, who put up
very good game. although the limitations
of the stage precluded any brilliant plays.
The young women went into the game
with a spirit that bespoke the genuine
ness of the sport and for some time there
was a mass of struggling. pushing. ex-
cited femininity pursuing an innocent ball
over the Lyceum stage The game al
fOrded much amusement fOl the audi
ences doubtless on account of its novelty.
In other respects the programme Of
fered by the Sheridan company contains
much that is praiseworthy. The bur
Iesaue. From Broadway to Pee-kin' is
much the same as when seen here earlier
i'm the year and the Carrie Nation satire
is excellent, although the idea had the
edge taken off by another organization
some weeks ago. Still THE City Sorts
handle the affair very humorOusly and
make an ENJOYABLE entertainment ont of
il The olio consists of clever acts given
bv the Josselin trio, hittie Miley, Mark
and Kitty Harte. Craig and Ardell,
Mayer the Magnolia trio, and Brandon
and Glare.
The mana cement announces that to-
night the basketball players of the City
Sports will be opposed by local team
COMPOSED of William Taylor. T. f.; George
Ressler, l. f.. Chester Moffatt. G.; James
McQuade. r b.. and Frank Hathaway,
| b.
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TO BE BURIED IN WASHINGTON.
Death of James ID. Power, Special
Treasury Agent i'm San Francisco.

James D Power. special agent of the
Treasury stationed at San Francisco,
Cal. who went to Manila in November
last to assist the Taft Philippine COmmis-
sion in matters pertaining to the customs.
died in San Francisco Saturday morning,
as the result of an operation performed
for the removal of an abscess of the
liver. Mr. Power was in the enjoyment Of
health when he left for the Philippines,
and the disease from which he died de-
yeloped after reaching the islands.
Mr. Power was for many years employ
ed I'm the Treasury Department and held
positions of responsibility, the duties Of
which were performed to the satisfaction
of his superior officers. who regarded him
highly and as man of exceptional abili-
~ He also occupied for some years q
position of great Importance and trust in
one of the largest mercantile establish
nents i'm San Francisco. His widow and
son. Neil Power. were with him at the
time he died and are now on their WAY
East with the remains. It is understood
that the funeral win take place from
81. Matthew Church in this city. The
date has not been decided upon.
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ural one and opportunity is afforded for
some very good comedy in the side re-
marks of the guests. The interruption of
the wedding ceremony by the woman
Fletcher has betrayed furnishes a highly
dramatic situation and is brought about
quietly and skiIlfully. The play is built
on far more serious lines than 1.-THE Anna
IONS" the company's Offering last week
but Ii SparkieS with wit and is brilliantly
satirical. The author introduces types of
character frequently encountered in So
ciety.
After several weeks of virtuous roles
Eugene Ormonde again essays the villain
in Edward Fletcher a part that, after a
fashion, eNciteS the good will of the audi
enee, but finally juStifes their contempt.
hr- OrmOnde gives an entirely satiSfac-
tory performance. but after his happy in
depreciation of last week it must be con-
fesSed that he is at his best in comedy.
John L. sullivan returned to the cast
after weeks absence and assumed the
role of Mr. Wolton, the disgraced finan-
cier. who commits suicide. Charles Wynn
gate played Douglas Rhodes effectively,
ana Robert Rogers has a rest from
comedy in the rather serious role of Mr..
Dawson, and John DAILY Murphy creates
much amusement as Johnstone.
Miss Haswell appears as Marian Wolton
ana proved her TO be a sweet and lovable
girl. The role is another of those which
require little else from an actress than
to look pretty and to diffuse a general
around her. and so Miss Haswelrs task
was an easy one. Miss Louise Mackin-
tosh plays Mrs. Lorimer, who has pen
chant for divorces. and to whom is as
signed most of the clever lines in the
play Miss Macintosh was excellent
and gave the brilliant speeches of the
part with splendid effect. Miss Grayce
Scott says farewell to Washington this
week III the role of Ethel. society but
terfy, which she does very well. Miss
Katherine Field plays Kitty in good taste,
and Miss Agnes Maynard is effective as
Mrs WoltOn
The production is given under the direc-
tion OF Frederic Sullivan, the assistant
stage manager of the company. Mr. Sui
livan has played only minor parts during
the season, inasmuch as he runs the
stage for Director Bellows. but his
artistic conception of even the smallest
bits has invariably commanded the at
tention of the audience and has stamped
him as an actor of keen Intelligence. BY
thorough study and practical experience
Mr.. Sullivan has become thoroughly
familiar with the many intricacieS OF
stage management, and the splendid work
of the players under his direction last
night was but another proof OF his capa-
bility. Matinees tomorrow and Saturday
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MARRIED IN NEW YORK.
c. T.. Miller. of Washington. and
Miss n, e. Shoup We'd.

NEW YORK, April S.-Miss May Eta
Shoup was married at noon today TO
Claud Elliott Miller at the home Of her
mother, 120 West Eighty-first Street. The
Rev. DR. Richard Tying Thomans perform
ed the ceremony. The bride was given
away by her brother, George {. Shoup.
Mrs. Eugene La Mier Sykes, the bride 5
sister, was the matron Of honor There
were no bridesmaids.
The best man was the brides brother.
Walter c. Shoup. The wedding was a
small one, only relatives and intimate
friends being present. The bride is the
daughter of the late Major James CTom-
well Shoup The bridegroom 5 home is at
Washington. D. c
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T,e Nationally. G. Goodwin.

II was a great and typical Washington
audience which signalized the termlna-
tiop of the I,enten season by attending
the performance at the National last
evening. when n. c. Goodwin and Maxine
Elliott presented When We Were Twen-
tv-one" a four-act comedy drama by
Henry Y. Esrnond The play had been
seen previously in the Capital City, and
had fully warranted it's retention as the
stellar vehicle for the Goodwin family. IL
possesses the essential element OF drama
tic strength. progressiveness OF theme
and. consequently, is dramatic effort
Of exceptional merit.
The story of when We Were Twenty
one. concerns the efforts of quartette
~ yood-feIIows to guide the life of the
son of a friend of their boyhood. In TINS
endeavor the boy, upon whom they have
bestowed the title of THE Imp. is be
trothed to the daughter of their landlady,
= beautiflli Girl. The latter is really in
love with Richard Carew, one of the quar-
tette of guardians, who, believing he is
too old for her, wishes her to link her
life to that of The Imp" This young
man. with facility worthy of his youth
engages himself to The Firefiy, an ac-
tress, and, despite the efforts or MS
friends marries the woman. In the end
Carew learns that he has won the love
Of the woman he has unseltishly bestowed
upou his ward, and the final curtain
shows all happily mated matrlmonaily.
This simple tale is told In four acts three
being pure comedy, and the third Ners-
ing closely upon melodrama:
There is slight alteration in the Good
wln-ElliOtt company since ITS last appeL,r-
ance here Were one not informed on the
programme that MI ana MIS-. Gooe"ih
were co-stars, he might justly select tht
role of the Imp as played pS IieHdy
Woodruff as protean. y better DuNehhe
part has rarely ever been written, trying,
aS il does all the emotions OF lmpeiGouS
youth Mr.. Woodruff is 1ulIy conscious
of the excellence of the part ana uoeS
all with it that anyone could DO. IL Is
remarkably well acted throughout ana the
Young niayer deserved the warm coIIlmen-
dation showered upon him py the 'uui-
ence. -
great elements for Success-poWef. pathoS,
and an appreciation of humoT,hhds luii
vent for each requirement IN the part oI
Richard CareW. His closing scene III the
second act is fine, indeed and his third
equally good, Miss Elliott has progress
ed so remarkably that one iorgets the
DAYS in which 1t was prophesled that net
DarsOnal charm would lead to her artlS-
tic undoing. Her comedy situations IN
the two acts in which she appears are
Charmingly done. and the rev DIS OF
straight work required ol HcI' diE s'I9o
well handled. Her last act is her best
and ranks with anything she mas ever
done.
In the supporting company are many
competent people, who have very little to
do. Neil O'Brien does bit OF nigh come
DIV with customary ability, and j. II.
Crawford and George r. Bellamy are
equally commenddbe Frank Mayne has
a character bit which stands out boldly,
by reason of its excellence. while Ethel
Brandon is inferior to her predecessor
Ysobel Hasldns in the role of The Fire
fly" Matinees tomorrow and Saturday.
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The Lnfayctte-''The Moth and the
FIamc.D

Clyde Fitch, the dramatist of the year.
is responsible for 'The Moth and the
Flame" with which the Lafayette stock
company opened the week last night. The
play was first presented here by Herbert
Kelcey and Effie Shannon and is society
drama, well stocked with exceptionally
clever small talk, OF which the author
is master.
The play contains two very unique
scenes, one children's party when the
entire company dresses as children ana
participates in an impromptu entertain
ment; the other shows the interior OF a
church and the arrival of the guests 10
the marriage of Marian Woltoh' sweet
girl to Edward Fletcher, man OF the
world and a villain The scene is nat
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Biiou-Nay Howard Buricsauers

Miss May Howard and her band OF
merry burlesquers repeated their former
success at the Bijou yesterday, when a
programme that contained good deal of
merit was boisterously applauded by two
good-sized gatherings. The bill is much
the same as was seen at this house a
couple of months ago, but there have been
a few novelties injected into the enter
tainment that have the effect of brighten
ing it and increasing the action of the
burlesques.
The opening portion of the show is 'Fi.
FL Flambeau." a burlesque that is as good
as the majority of its kind. Its principal
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value lies in the fact that it gives the
audience a line on the personnel of the
company and permits the female members
to wear some elaborate costumes. The oliO
is given by Marion and Pearl. comedy
aCrobats, who have a good act; Armstrong
Brothers, in several parodieS on popular
songs: Violet ST. Clair and Grace Celeste.
two popular soubrettes. who Introduce sew
eral new songs. to the evident pleasure
of their auditors; Sheriden and Flanna-
gan black face comedians; frankie En-
NETT, a clever Coincidence. and a series
of well-arranged living pictures. The
concluding burlesque il The Sporty
Count" in which Miss Howard appears
in all her glory. and accompanied by a
new Easter hat that is a wonder. There
will be daily matinees.
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The first Of the Easter weddings was
sOlemniZed yesterday at noon at All Souls
Church. The chancel was fragrant with
Annunciation lilies whose snowy bloom
showed against luNurianI background
OF palm foliage. and the body Of the
church was filled with an assemblage
made APP OF old resident families and a
conspicuous showing from Army and Sen
atoTial circles.
The bride and groom We're Miss Beatrice
Allen Bates and Capt Robert Seweil,
United States Army. The bride is the
daughter OF Lieut.. Col. and Mrs.
James 4. Bates, who are now occupying
their nome at lexington. and the groom
is the son OF Senator and Mrs. William j.
Sewel of New Jersey.
The bride a graceful, pretty girl OF
eighteen. wore robe of white satin.
made with q dainty simplicity in
keeping with her youth. her tulle veil
was caught in misty folds that fell from
her rcd-gold hair 10 the edge OF her train
and her flowers were lilies OF the valley
arranged va Il shower bouquet
The maid Of honor, Miss Ressic H'ne IN
green organdic over green silk. with hat
OF green chiffon, led the gHo bridesmaids
Miss Edith Totten, of this city, ana Miss
The times., 1901-04-09
Spring
Cleaning

You are made aware of the necessity
for cleansing your blood in the spring by
humors. eruptions, and other outward
signs of impurity
Or that dull headache, bilious nauseous.
nervous condition, and that tired feeling
are due 10 the same cause-weak, thin
impure. tired blood.
Americas Greatest Spring Medicine is
Hoods SarsaparfIla.
1t makes the blood rich and pure, cures
scrofula and salt rheum. gives a clear
healthy complexion. good appetite. sweet
sleep, sound health.
For cleansing the blood the best medi-
cine money can buy is
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Supplies for Indians.

Commissioner Jones. of the Indian Bu-
reau, left the city Sunday afternoon for
Chicago. where he will superintend the
opening of bids for supplies for the In
dian agencies for the next fiscal year.
This work win require about four weeks
and on its completion the Commissioner
Will go to New York for a similar purpose.
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The Raleigh was the setting for another
of last nights enjoyable dances. The
gallant young hosts Of the evening We're
Messrs j. Maury Dove, jT., Alex Britton
Browne. Seth Shepard, jr., John L. n.
Hume and Maurice Dupont Lee. The
patronesses were Mrs J. haury Dove
Mrs. +. A. Gardner, Mrs. 4. Il. Browne.
and Mrs Frank Hume. Among the pref
fy maids and their cavaliers were Miss
Lusk, Miss Mccartney. the Misses Gard
ner. Miss Elsie Seligman, Miss Simpson,
Miss Lupp. Miss Kaufman. Miss Ridg
ley, Miss Woodward. the Misses Pierce
Miss Custis Miss Helen Browne. Miss
Ruth Browne. the Misses Britton, Miss
Gait Miss Edwards, Miss Halford. Miss
Fay. Miss Andrews. the Misses Shepard
Miss Townsend. Miss Cobb. Miss john
son, Miss Brown, Miss Trescott. Miss
Mary Dove, Messrs Wilcox, Roland
Stewart, Lee. Fox, Gardiner. Waggaman
Simpson. Wright. Norris. Hume, Brown
Patten. Pheland, Custis. Henderson, Ow-
en-, Larcombc Fay, Shepard, Dissel
Warner. Bennett. Reyburn, Tyler. A CO.
tiHicn, with a profusion of pretty flowers.
WAS danced, Miss Elizabeth Cox leading
TO the music of Zmmernan's Band.
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The dancing class directed BY Miss Eiiz-
abeth Cox held its final meeting Of the
season al Rauscher's yesterday afternoon.
These festivities. which have added so
greatly 10 the winters pleasure of socie-
tvs future beauX and bellies. will be re-
sumed next season Yesterdays cotiiiiou
was danced 10y the forty-sfX members
Of the class led by Miss Cox IN her ac-
customed graceful style.
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commissioners Allen Busy

Commissioner Allen, of the Patent Of
fee, passed yesterday signing the official
papers in Gl9 patent and trade mark cases,
the product of his office for the last week.
The work required two hours of constant
labor Mr. Allen was surprised at the
number OF patents allowed.
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S1.25 the yard.

Ail-wool Voile or Nuns Yelling, manu-
factured by the renowned French maker,
Iupin A choice line of new shadings. in
Guiding tan. rameaux or palm green.
and old rose; 45 inches wide.
S1.25 the yard.
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Helen Knipe. of Philadelphia. Both wore
white organdie over green silk, with hats
of white chiffon. and, like the maid CT
honor. carried Easter lilies The groom
was waited upon by his brother Mr. VIII
liam j. Sewell, jr The ushers were Colonel
Edwards, of the Forty seventh Infantry;
Captain King, of the Seventh Cavalry;
Capt. w II. Hart, Capt. Samuel j..
Smiley, and Lieut.. Nathan II. Averill.
All Were brother officers of the groom,
and each wore the fun uniform of his
rank. Colonel Edwa rds and CAPTAIN King
were with Captain Sewell on the staff OF
General Lawton and saw gallant service
in the Philippines The ceremony was
performed hy Rev. Ulysses Pierce, and
Lieutenant Colonel Bates gave his dauSh-
ter away. AT the close of the service a
breakfast for sixty guests was served AT
RausChers.
Among those entertained by Colonel ana
Mrs. Bates at the breakfast We're senator
and Mrs. Sewell. Mrs. Comstock or Con
necticut, grandmother of the bride; Mr.
and Mrs. Seymour, also of Connecticut
Colonel and Mrs. Heyle, Mr. ana MIS-
Borie. and Mr.. and Mrs Comstock Bates.
Captain Sewel and his bride Will sail FOR
Europe next Wednesday for bridal trip
of two months.
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S1.00 the yard.

Silk and Wool LansdOwne- This charm
ing fabric will be more popular than ever
for spring and summer. A complete line
of shades now displayed consisting OF
cream. light blue. pink. lavender. light
grey. light and medium shades of tan.
old rose maize, and navy: 10 inches wide.
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Mrs. John ". Newton, OF this city. who
is visit Mrs ThcopniluS W Morrison,
Of Oakland. near Pittsburg, will be the
guest Of honor Thursday afternoon at a
euchre party. for which her hostess has
issued Invitations
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AH-wool CameTs Hair Grenadine. in
all the new shadings of grey, tan, green,
and blue; 47 inches wide.
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The Academy-E1Across the Pacific

The large audience at the Academy of
Music last night evinced "a keen relish
in the adventures of the character of VIII
lie Live, a newspaper reporter, in the mel
odrama Across the Pacific Applause
was abundant and after each act there
were curtain calls The piece is the latest
BIaney product, and is built along the
lines that this playwright has made ia
miliar in his past offerings. There are
play is well mounted and costumed, the
company, as a whole Is satisfactory, and
there are enough thrilling moments to
please any audience that cares for melo-
drama
The story of the play concerns the re-
cent Spanish American war, and the
scenes are laid in Montana. San Francis
60, and in the Philippines. Some of the
incidents are highly improbable, but are
good enough to materially assist in max
ing the play q big success. from the point
of view OF the audience, so there should
be no complaint.
The presenting company includes Miss
Pearl Seward. a most capable leading
lady. whose work at all times is praise
worthy: Harry Clay Bianey. as Willie
Live, decidedly lively newspaper man.
who does a better class of comedy than
he has ever before showed: Anna Laynge
Grace Hun. K. H. Gaillard Johnny VIII
liams Frank Sanford, Leslie Matthews
band is a feature of the performance that
wins a good deal of commendation There
VIII be matinees tomorrow, Thursday.
and SATURDAY..
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Mrs George a. Pullman. Of Chicago, is
q guest at tho Arlington.
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Silk and Wool Sublime. delightfully."- soft
and light IN texture, and looks like silk
pink, light blue, silver grey lavender. old
rose. reseda. cardinal and marine blue;
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AH tho nd
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S1.59 the yard.

silk and Wool Eolienne a beautiful.
sheer fabric; A inches wide
S1.50 the yard.
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Mrs Ffoulke will go to Philadelphia
shortly for a stay of two weeks.
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Mrs Mills wife OF Gen. Auson Mills,
has returned from the South.
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S1.50 the yard.

Dotted Crepe Barege. a soft. clingins
fabric with tiny shimmerinS dots OF silk;
a. inches wide.
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May Designer,
Patterns and
Fashion Sheets.

The Standard Fashion Sheet may be had
for the asking; the Designer costs lee
copy, 81 a year: subscription orders taken
at the department. The May patterns
represent the new styles in tangible form
they are strictly mp to date. perfect fit
ting. and so simple that the least expert
enced can understand them. Prices SC.
Zoe. 15c. zoe. and 25c.
Pattern Department-First Floor.
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MattingS.

our stock is more complete this year
than ever consisting of the best things
ohtainable from both China and Japan.
The prices per yard are 15c, 1Sc, 25c. soc,
and Sc but when purchased by the roll
q liberal discount will be given.
Also visit Upholstery Dept. for Rugs.
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Dress Goods
Department
Main Floor, Tenth Street
Displaying, as Shown in the
Paris Shops Today,
High=Art
Textiles

For Spring Wedding Gowns, and
fashionable fabrics adaptable for
promenade, driving, church,
street, calling, shopping, and trav-
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n liberal representation from
Paris, London, Manchester, Glas-
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Elegance - excIusiyeness - the
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Specially foremost among the
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clinging fabrics, including Bare
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Chimes, Mousselines, Nuns Veil
ings, Poplin Tissues, Batistes, Ell
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some as sheer and clinging as
wells.
And the medium priced dress
goods are especially worthy of
mention, as they have followed the
dictates of Paris more closely than
ever and are shown in a vast va
riety of new colorings and eff
fects.
delicate shadings of blue. pink. grey. Law
ender. old rose. and red; IS and A. inches
wide.
soc and 75c the yard.
Atwood Henrietta. beautiful silk finish.
in exquisite shades OF blue pink Iaven-
wide
75c the yard
AH-wool FouIe. soft like a flannel. but
made with a decided twill. in a complete
line of the new shadings; 40 inches wide
75c the yard.
AII-wool Satin-finish Pruneua Cloth. in
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Mrs Hearst entertained az luncheon
vest erday and later in the afternoon left
for Boston, accompanied 10y Miss Apper-
son and Miss Lane.