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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02
20 inches, Csc.
e inches, Sl.o0.
20 inches, SI.25.

Striped Waist ClotE1r. 2ec.
q inches wide. in navy blue, royal
cardinal. old rose, pink, garnet and
bright blue.
Au.Wocl Waist Cloths. 2sc.
81 inches wide, all pure wool twen-
ty desirable shades to select from.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02

meeting will be held on the second Thurs.
day In November. at the home Of Mrs.
Stevenson. 800 east Broad street..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02
Our Upholstery Department IS at It's Best

sian designs, 80 to SO inches wide 3
rards long. heavy fringe, $40 %
sZ.5p.
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The Church Hill branch of the Society
for the Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals
will meet at the home OF Miss Ruby
Bodeker next Tuesday at P. ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02

Mrs Norman v. Randolph and Mrs,
Joseph Bryan have called q mass-meet-
Ing for Thursday at noon at Lee Camp
Hall of all the memorial and patriotic
orga nizations. including the Daughters of
the American Revolution and the Colonial
Danes. and all who are interested In
the bazaar TO be held here next June.
for the Davis Monument Fund and tne
.CnNfedHrata Museum
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02

A. the meeting OF the Central Commit
tee of the Association for the Preserva ton
Of Virginia Antiquities Tuesday. Mrs.
Archer Anderson was made chair
man OF the "old-fa sllioned party" Mrs.
E. D. Hotchl1iss was appointed chairman
Of The supper committee; Mrs. Thomas
Boiling and Mrs. Caskie Cabell. o; The
music committee; Mrs. Henry Williams.
OF the invitation committee.
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Silk and Wool Waists.

Tailor-Made Taffeta Waists,
in black, navy, white and light
blue, made with slot seams. and
trimmed with buttons, s3.os.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02

Black and Co,sred Flannel Waists.
tucked back and front. $50
Black and White Eril,iantine
Waist. with large and small tucks.
for $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-02

In later years mems thoughts have turn
To plans for longer LIE.
And In eIixirs they have sousht
New strength for daily strife
And Oft lis heralded abroad
That scientist or sage
Has finally evolved plan,
To stay the blight Of age.
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liam Meade Clark, Of St. James Protes-
tan, Episcopal church, otiiclated:
The bride was attended by her maid
az honor Miss n abel Williams. Of Ba...-
more. and by her three nieces Misses
Helen. Elsie and Lucille Williams The
ceremony viii, be preceded by wedding
breakfast for the family and bridal party
MIR. Edward coggins, of Baltimore was
hest man. INN edia,ely after the cere-
mony Nir. and Mrs. Coggins left for
wedding tour.
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the =. OF pure tone. These
branches thoroughly mastered. will cure
the disagreeable tremolo and breaks in
the voice which many singers with fair
" good regulations are afflicted with. Per-
feet diction and artistic phrasing come later,
and these things combined are of great
benefit to the general health. and often cure
throat troubles. Mr.. McFall is one Of the
most popular men singers in church and
concert circles, being in almost constant de-
n1and for local entertainments. He has
fine baritone voice and attractive stage
presence. Mr.. McFall is one of the vocal
teachers In Mount Vernon Seminary. His
home and studio have been, during his resi-
Cence here. in the parsonage Of st. Johns
Episcopal Church, which for some years
has not been occupied by the rector Of that
church, In his studio, Mrs. McFall who
Is also a musician, and their daughter as
sist him, the latter being his accompanist.
Mr.. McFalPs method has the Endorsement
Of some of the prominent throat specialists,
and he has had as pupils actors and public
speakers, who studied for the benefit Of
their speaking voices. Several of his sing
ing pupils have become successful upon the
professional stage. among whom Mr.. Walter
Cleaves Shannon has perhaps become the
most prominent, appearing just now with
great success in THE Mocking Bird" in
New York city. Mr.. McFall Is the director
Of the choir and baritone soloist in the
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church, on Capt.
toll Hill, where he has good chorus and
on Sunday evenings gives special programs
Of music.
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President. Leo c. Brooks; secretary Correl
Z. Brooks; treasurer, r. Mould.
For many years this was the only house
IN the District which sold gas fixtures, hav-
ing succeeded to the business In that line
Of the late Alexander II. Shepherd. It was
also the first house to Introduce here fix
lures for burning electric current.
A faithful devotion TO the best interests
Of their patrons has always been a strict
rule OF the members OF the company and
their employees As a result their business
has grown steadily but surely to its present
ma gnifcent proportions
One OF the contracts OF the company, and
the largest single contract ever awarded in
Washington. Is that Of furnishing the
ehoreham with It's electric fixtures. Other
large contracts awarded this prosperous
house include the State War and Navy
building. Corcoran Hotel. the Arlington,
Bond building. new Chinese embassy, Cairo
apartment house, Home Life Insurance
Building, and nine-tenths OF the leading
apartment houses and private residences In
the District.
The e. F. Brooks Company carries the
largest stock OF Its kind eouth Of New
York. The main storeroom has been par
costly rugs on the floors. tapestry and other
tasty decorations. and myriad glistenins
gas fixtures and appliances hanging over
bead. the whole producing . most beautt-
kul and artistic effect
This house Is the sole agent In the District
Tor the famous Backus hot water gas and
steam heat, which system has proved q
0ucc ess wherever installed. The members
IL the company are among the Leading and
most progressive business men q the city,
~ their guccess u well deserved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
A PRACTICAL INVENTION.
Samuel E. Rabbits Wonderful Fire
Proof Plaster Partition.

Actions speak louder than words Results
talk stronger than af1irmations. This is es-
pecially true as regards the f1reproof parti-
ton invented by Mr.. Samuel E. Rabbit Of
91S F street northwest.
Mr.. Rabbit Is native of this city, being
born here in 1852. He attended the public
learned the plasterer's trade. He has final
ly accomplished his purpose. and his efforts
have provenu a success.
-Four years ago Mr. Rabbit paa ced unon the
market a fireproof plaster partition that is
winning for itself and inventor worldwide
reputation, in that 1t is fast becoming
known and used by many contractors and
the construction of buildings and residences
and. although still in its primitive stages
1t nevertheless Is destined to become a
necessity to the modern fireproof dwelling
houses and public buildings.
The practicability of this wonderful inven-
ton has been demonstrated by actual ex-
perfments, which the public know very lit
tie about. The test, which was an unusual
ly severe one, demonstrated beyond doubt
that this freproof partition Is thoroughly
practicable and essential for public build
fngs. and proved conclusfvely that fire viii
not destroy it.
Mr.. Rabbits invention is indorsed by
many Of the leading contractors architects
and builders Of Baltimore and WASHINGTON
who have used his partition In their build
ings.
He has specimens of his invention placed
in many of the public and private buildings
Of this city, the most prominent OF which
are the Jenifer building. the Gloucester,
residences. among which are the German
legation and the residence Of Mrs. Joseph
Beale. 2012 Massachusetts, avenue north
west.
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employed throughout the Chesapeake bay
section In order to secure what was almost
startling demand.
The present establishment at the corner
OF llth street and Pennsylvania avenue.
was opened as an oyster house and ladies'
ana gentlemenS restaurant In 1867 nv
Thomas NJ Harvey, and in 1869 Mr. George
W. Harvey bought him out including In
the purchase all his oyster beds and lease
holds IN the oyster country, and has con-
tinued in the business ever since
The lower floor Of the premises is used as
a gentlemen dining room. and the second
moor as ladies' restaurant, and has the
distinguishing feature of being the first
restaurant in Washington devoted exclu-
sively to the serving of ladies. The rear
room Of the second floor Is used for club
room, and in 1t have dined all the great men
OF the country. Generals Grant Sherman
and Sheridan were all constant customers,
and would often be seen sitting at the same
table
Mr.. George w. Harvey has made the gen
eral restaurant business as successful as the
steamed oyster business, and his skill In
preparing the three most delicate dishes of
the American continent, oysters diamond
back terrapin, canvas back duck have
won for him national reputation SO much
so that he is frequently called to New York
Chicago Philadelphia and Boston to serve
banquets consisting principally of the above
mentioned dishes. Mr. Harvey is a natural
epfcure, and he attributes his success to his
unerring Judgment in the selection Of the
best Viands that the markets afford and In
preparing them in a tempting, healthful and
appetiZing manner
Mr.. Harvey was born in this city on
April II, 1910, and his brother was also
born in Washington ten years before They
come Of old revolutionary stock the origf-
nal OF the name having come to this coun-
try with the second Lord Baltimore.
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are used by housewives in beautifying and
decorating the home-glass, paint, wax,
floor oils, ETC., and makes a strong point Of
showing people what is artistic in home
decoration.
Much of Mr.. Hodgkin's success is due to
his Willingness to undertake difficult tasks
In the glass line. One of his most preten-
placing of an $500 plate glass window In
one of our large city establishments. This
glass, at that time, was the largest plate
of glass in the District, and one of the
largest in America. Mr.. Hodgkin was under
the risk of $500. and the successful per
Torrance of the work, with the assistance
of nineteen helpers, called forth much COM
handling of the work. He has placed most
of the large plate-glass windows In our
great business buildings, among which be-
ing Saks & Co.. W. B. Moses and Wood
ward & Lothrop. He has done great deal
Of government work IN the Capitol, Smith
sonian and other public buildings, as we'll
as in many of our churches and palatial
homes.
Mr.. Hodgkin has earned a reputation for
fair dealing and prompt work, and many
of the architects and builders of the city
simply hand over the specifications to him
and tell him to go ahead. He has now
reached a period in his career where he
could we'll afford to leave many details to
others. but prefers to do the work himself.
IF You want thing well done, do Il your
self is according to his notion, the way to
get good results.
Mr.. Hodgkin was, in 1887, married to
Miss Fannie Wilson daughter of l.. q. Will
son. and has two children, boy and girl.
He is member of Columbia Commandery.
No. 2; Centennial Lodge, No. IA T. A A
M, and Is a trustee of McKendree Church
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large clientele followed him. which 10
largely responsible for the present success
full business He Is an enthusiastic WASH
ingtonian and thinks there Is unlimited pos
sibilities in the prosperity and growth OF
the national capital.
Mr.. Berry was born and reared In WASH
ington. and, like Mr.. Shaw, started a.
poor boy.
Business was started in modest way in
the small store adjoining their present
quarters, and within two years they found
1t absolutely necessary to move into
larger place, as the smaller store was not
large enough to accommodate their Gus
toners.
Messrs Shaw g. Berry have achieved
their present success from close adher-
ence to straightforward methods IN oeal-
Ing with the public. The store Is celebrated
for the uniformly unique and artistic Sc
lection of goods. They have succeeded IN
living up to their present standard, ex-
pressed in the sentence used in all their
advertising, "Odd things not found else
where"
The stock embraces diamonds, watches.
iewelry, solid silverware and art metal
goods, as we'll as stationery department.
The diamond department comprises rings
and jewelry from the extremes OF $lo up
to the magnificent pieces In pearl necklaces
and diamond pendants to $4,000.
The watch department Is particularly
well equipped From a solid 14-karat case
at SIS to the complicated chronometers ana
repeaters at three to six hundred dollars
each. It has always been the policy OF the
house to carry no 10-karat or plated 1eWelry
or any goods that would need an apology
or explanation in selling them. This de-
partment is under the management of Mr..
John Houghton.
The jewelry and silverware departments
are complete in stock and appointments
and the firm has always kept the point and
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the fne arts. From a most unpretenticus
beginning 1t has come to be the largest and
best equipped plant south OF New York.
For artistic excellence of work II cannot be
claim is to be found in every issue OF the
Patent Office Gazette. which, as a product
of the printers and lithogra phic art is as
near perfection human skill can make It,
The history OF the Norris Peters COM
pany Is practically the history OF photo
fthographing, as 1t was a comparatively
undeveloped art when Col. s. S. Fisher
then commissioner OF patents. determined
in 1870, after repeated experiments with
other processes. to reproduce the patent
office drawings by this method. Mr.. Peters
who had recently resigned his position a.
assistant examiner in the patent office, had
formed a partnership with Mr.. REIN. and
TO this firm on July 1. 1870. was awarded
the first contract for photolthographng In
Washington. Mr.. REIN soon retired from
the business, which was successfully CON
tinued by Norris Peters until his death IN
1889.
The foundation so we'll laid by Mr. Peters
has been well builded upon by Mr.. Fraser,
his superintendent, who succeeded him. On
the death of Mr.. Peters In 1889 his heirs
and Mr.. Fraser entered into a copartner-
ship, which continued until 1899, when a
stock company was formed with Mr.. Fraser
as president and treasurer. The business,
which in 1870 employed but twenty-five
men, now carries nearly one hundred on its
rolls. and the work which was done with
single photographic power press in 1872 now
requires eight such presses.
More than thirty years ago. or, to be
more exact. thirty years ago on September
20 last, Mr.. Fraser first became associated
with Mr.. Peters in the photolithographing
business. And from that very day till now
the business has grown and prospered. To
Mr.. Fraser's industry, to his intelligence
and to his enterprise. more than to any one
thing, Is due the splendid establishment
now located on the south side OF Pennsyl-
vania avenue a bit west of AZ street
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started their own business, under the firm
name Of A. Guide & Bro, at No 423 Center
market. This was in 1885, They opened q
small place at No. 93S F street November
16 Of the same year. having their green
houses at Anacostia. In 1880 they removed
to No. 1112 F street and remained there
until that building, the Metzerott, was
blown down, when they leased their pres
ent quarters 1924 F street. This firm has
supplied the flowers for many occasions-t
was this firm that filled the order Of King
Edward VII for flowers to lay on Lord
Pauncefote's bier. They also supplied the
floral decorations on board the French
man-of-war Gaulois. at Annapolis. on the
occasion of the dinner rendered to Presi-
dent Roosevelt They ship flowers all over
the country. and even abroad. for that mat
ter.
Mr.. WIN GUIDE was honored by being
elected to preside over the convention OF
the Society Of American Florists and Or
namental Horticulturists, held in Omaha,
Neb, in 1898. being the youngest presiding
officer the society ever had. He Is past
of De Mo,ay Commandery. No.
4. X. T.; past master Of Masons. past grand
OF Odd Fellows and past chancellor OF X.
p. past patron Order Of the Eastern Star.
member B. p. o. E.. Junior Order U. A. NJ:
Farmers Grange. No. 1T. Maryland; ex-
president Of the Washington Florists Club.
president Of the Business Mems Association
and one Of the most progressive business
men Of Washington.
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Charles and Anton Kaspar. some of whom
have won distinction as soloists with the
great orcheStras of the country.
Mr.. kaSpar has the Unborn gift of impart-
ing knowledge, which is combined with q
keenly analytical mind and perfect technf-
cal equipment Much of this he inherIts
that Of the Slavic. much Of 1t was at
tanned in the Prague Conservatory, ana
afterward from the great French violinist,
Sauret. with whom he studied.
Josef Kaspar entered the Prague Conser-
vatory, famous recently through it's stu
dents, Kubelik and Kocian, as lad of
seventeen. There he studied the art Of
violin playing and was soon made the con-
cert master of the orchestra. This training
has fitted him for his work as conductor
CT the Georgetown Orchestra to which posi-
ton he was elected in 1887 Under his
baton the orchestra has done some brilliant
work. that OF the violin being frequently so
perfect as to be compared favorabiy with
that Of the great orchestras. which employ
the best talent obtaina BILE.
In 1893 Mr. kaspar was made conductor
OF the Choral Society, to succeed Mr.. Wal
ter Damrosch. who held that position for
two years. Mr.. Kaspar's success in the
vocal line has been as great as the orches-
trail, and the Choral Society has now attain
cd place Of dignity and distinction among
the famous organizations of its kind Mr.
Kaspar's two hobbies are tone and bowling.
Upon these two important elements he re-
quires more time to be spent, perhaps than
upon any other.
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AN EXPERT IN GLASS
CHARLES E. HoDGKIN has PUT
IN MASSIVE PANEs.
Has Made Conspicuous Success Of the
Paint and Glass
Business.

The large proportion Of our successfW
merchants who are native born Is ex-
tremely gratifying OF this number Charles
E. Hodgkin Is a good example OF enter
prise, industry and integrity. He is surely
entitled to the term, "self-made man. Born
here during the troublous times of the civil
war, he early evinced that independence OF
spirit which Is so characteristic or the
man. His first work in life was as news
boy, and even then he showed commenda-
BILE thrift by saving a portion of his earn,
ings. When still young and inexperienced
he secured a small store but few doors
away from his present large establishment
His capital consisted of q few panes OF
glass and wheelbarrow. comparison or
those early efforts with his present Well
fitted and artistic surroundings shows that
the term 'self-made'' is not an Idle boast
His present large establishment at NO.
e13 It'll street Is stocked. from cellar to gar
ret, to it's utmost capacity. He has, OF late,
devoted much time. knowledge and talent
to the building up of large family trade
handling those articles of his line which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
MISS KATIE V. WILSON
"NoTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE Sue
CESS"
Her Remarkable Triumph as q
Teacher-Her Grow
ing Popularity.

Miss Katie v. Wilson is not only one Of
the leading teachers In Washington. but
ranks as one Of the best in this country.
having received a thorough education in the
art of vocal music, and finishing her studies
in Europe under the world-renowned
teacher. William Shakespeare Of London,
who considers Miss Wilson as one of the
leading opponents of his work in this coun-
try. While In Europe Miss Wilson also
studied under Randegger and Tostl. Miss
Wilson's success singer and instructor
IN the art Of singing entities her to a
place among the best There is no better
proof of ability than that shown by the
excellent work of her pupils. many Of
whom are leading soloists. Her remark
able success as a teacher is not alone due
to her thorough knowledge OF her art and
a keen perception of the requirements OF
each pupil, but a natural aptitude for i'm
parting the methods acquired by years OF
close application and the most persistent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
OUTFITTER TO MEN.
Loeb & Co. Combine Quality With
Low Prices.

One Of washington's most reliable bust
ness houses, which has stood the test Of
time is the mems Quitting establishment
of Loeb & Co., 621 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. Mr.. Loeb has resided in this
city thirty-six years. mo misrepresenta-
ton and honest dealing with all has been
his motto since he first entered upon his
business career, and to. 1t is largely due his
success.
They place great stress on their special
ties in gentlemen's furnishings. Everything
for the well-dressed man can be found
there.
AS an Illustration Of the excellent class
OF goods this firm sells, a well-known Wash
ingtonian. who served with honor in the
Spanish-American war. recently told Mr..
Loeb, without solicitation, that when he
came from Cuba, in 1898, he took off his
blue uniform and replaced it with a brown
suit of clothes purchased from the firm.
Il have worn that suit almost constantly
since" he added, land 1t is almost as
good now as it was when I bought it from
you four years ago.
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study. When we add to these artistic ac-
complishments pleasing and refined man.
ners and a charming personality we can
readily understand why the brilliant career
predicted has been more than fully realized.
Miss Wilson has become prominent before
the public in business way by presenting
several Of the worlds greatest operate
stars in concert.
Nothing succeeds like success" This
success is one of her chief characteristics.
She has the remarkable record of never
having had a failure in anything she has
undertaken to do. She has been successful
as q manager of affairs which the more ex-
perienced managers here were afraid to
handle, and has made a brilliant reputation
for herself in this line among the New
York managers of great artists.
She now has large class of pupils, and
her success with them Is growing constant
ly. She goes to Europe almost every year,
where she picks up rare songs and modern
methods. The programs of her pupils con-
certs are always marked by the new and
interesting songs which appear upon them.
She has been the organizer and director
Of two remarkably successful ladies' quar-
tets, which have been a tremendous credit.
of four of her own pupils, and it made a
splendid reputation for itself The last
quartet Of this kind she organized with
four prominent church and concert singers.
This is the Washington Ladies' Quartet,
which made its very successful bow before
the public at her annual spring concert last
spring.
She will bring here later in the season
Madame Sembrich and some other artists,
who are in touch with her own work. This
work is really being unertaken by Miss
Wilson for the benefit and advantage of
her pupils. Miss Wilson's studio is one of
the most attractive imaginable She has
fitted it with all that pertains to musicians
life and tastes Miss Wilson is a soprano
singer. with high, well-cultivated voice
Her last appearance was for charity con-
cert in the National Theater last winter.
She usually sings operate music, which
suits her voice best. Her pupils spring
concerts have grown to be quite important
affairs She gives them in the National
Theater, and always has packed house.