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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26
4 Big Cr0CkarV SaIe.

We have just received txo carloads Of
trocEery that We were able 10 buy greatly
under regular prices. and shall sell them
al tie same prOpOTti0nate saving Just the
opportunity which housekeepers. boarding
house keepers and hotel folks are leolin,
Tor in view Of the coming g. A. R: En-
csmpment
lo0 Wash Basins. Special sale price, 2gc.
loo Wash Pitchers. Sale price, 2gc.
80 Stop Jars, uncovered. sale price. 49c
900 slop Jars, covered. sale price, 79c.
500 Chambers, uncovered, Igc.
800 Chambers, covered. 2gc
100 Soap Dishes. Sale price. &c
so White Stone China Cups. Sale price,
300 White Stone China sauoers. Sale
price. &C.
800 White Porcelain Cups. Sale price. &c.
so White Porcelain Saucers. sale price.
200 White Porcelain Buffers Sale price,
200 White Porcelain Covered Dishes.
Sale price 39c
$50 White Porcelain Sugar Bowls. Sale
price, I9c
200 White Porcelain Gravy Boats. sale
price. I2c
1000 White Porcelain Plates. sale price.
Sc
- White Porcelain Soup Tureens- sale
price 69c
40 White Porcelain Egg Cups sale
price. SC
go White Porcelain Uncovered Dishes. I2c.
so White Porcelain Meat Dishes. sale
price. &C
Housekeeping Department third floor.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26
RETAIL LIQUOR DEALERS
NATIONAL CONVENTION
President Jordan Expects October Meet
ing to Be Largely Attended and Full
Of Interest.

The Retail Liquor Dealers Associa-
tion of the United States viii hold ma
tional convention in this city October
L. IS, and IS. Mr. E. L. Jordan presi-
dent of the organization. expects the
meeting TO be largely attended and OF
unusual interest
The general committee on arrange
ments of the local dealers is composed
Of Hugh F. Harvey. chairman; George A.
Davidson. secretary; s. C. Stewart, and
William Mcclure.
The entertainment committee consists
OF ". F. Rick. chairman; R. VI. Leonard.
E J. Frank. John FitzmOTris. " R
Nau. Frank Solan, George c. Groener,
8 r. Collins, G. o. Brill, 2. H Neu-
msSer, c. A. Senseney, George z. Lin
kins. and c. A Eckstein.
The principal officers Of the National
Association of Retail Liquor Deaers are:
President, z. L. Jordan Washington
secretary. R. J. Halle. Chicago, organ
izer, P. H. Nolan, New York; treasurer.
Anton Hauber, Washington; chairman
executive committee, J. H Kane. Viii
mington, Del: Congressional committee.
William MCGUIRE, chairman. Washing
ton
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26
ASKED TO PICK A STYLE
FOR NEW BUSINESS HIGH
Board of Education to Furnish Plans of Proposed School
Building

At the instance Of Colonel Biddle, the
Engineer Commissioner, the Commits
sioners have written to the Board of
Education requesting information at an
early date with reference to the size and
manner OF the building desired for the
proposed Business High School The
amount Of money available under the
appropriation for this br.lding is $175,-
600. and Colonel Biddle states that this
would allow only about 2O.G00 square
feet of ground TO Je occupied, with
two stories and basement
Attention is called to the fact that
the space on the site purchased for the
building is about 5000 square feet. and
he says the building could be construct
ed so as 10 have additions made later
TO occupy the entire lot. or that It
could be built larger on tho ground and
story added at some future time Colo
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mel Biddle seems to doubt the wisdom
Of either course. and the Board OF Edu-
cation is asked for information on the
following points,
The relative number Of male and fe-
male pupils to be accommodated. with
any subdivisions of the building deemed
necessary for the different sexes; the
number Of rooms desired on the first
floor. stating the character and uses
OF each room, the maximum number
OF pupils to be accomm odated in the
several rooms at any one time; the
same for the second floor. with express
sions of opinion as to the size and ar
rangements Of study halls, Libraries,
and other rooms peculiar to the char
aeter Of business high school. OF in
I lieu Of the above information a re eT-
ence 10 some building used for the pur-
poses mentioned in some city not TOO
remote, with suggestions as to improve
ments in plan OF arrangement OF the
same to suit the local conditions
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26
Specials in Knives, Forks,
and Spoons.

1000 Silver-plated Tea Spoons. each. &c.
100 Silver plated Table spoons. each. &c.
800 Silver plated Table Forks. each. Sc.
Z-y)9 Silver-plated Table Knives. each. lie.
LOO Silver-plafed Desert Spoons. each. SC.
90 SilYer-plated Butter Knives each, IOc.
200 Silver plated Sugar Spoons, each. Joe.
1000 steel knives. each. So.
l-tSi Scel Forks. o match, each. &c.
$500 MalaCCa-plate "a spoons. each Ic.
1000 Asiacca-p!ate Table spoons. each. Dc.
ii"usaiurnishing Department-Third floor.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26
JERUSALEM C0L0RED
BAPTIST CHURCH BEGUN
Old Frame Structure Demolished and
Foundation of New $4,000 Building on
P Street Completed.

The erection Of the Jerusalem Baptist
Church. coloTed. viii soon be begun. The
old frame structure. which stood on the
site Of the new church, has been demCl-
ished, and the foundation for the new
church completed. The building viii
cost $4,000 and viii be constructed by
George E Adams.
For number Of years the congrega-
ton Of the church has been worshiping
in the old frame structure on the west
side Of Twenty-sixth Street. just north
# ? Street.
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CONDITION OF THE MATER

Temperature and condition Of the wa
ter al a. n: Great Falls TempeTa-
ture. IS; condition, /. DaleJ aria Teser-
Temperature. p; condition al
north connection. >; condition at south
connection, Is Georgetown distributing
reservoir Temperature. 2. condition at
influent gatehouse. 8; condition at efflu-
eut gatehouse, 6 Washington city res
eTyoir-T Temperature. SIS; condition at
in1uent SO; condition at eff1uent, SO.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26
FETR STONS

Norfolk and Washington line for Fort
Monroe and Norfolk at $50 p. n.
Chesapeake Beach-See schedule IN
der Railroads and Steamboats," for
time.
Trains leave Pennsylvania Avenue and
Thirteen a-half Street for Alex
andria and Arlington every half hour;
Mount Vernon hourly, 10 a N 10 p. N.
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EXAMINATION FOR ELIG1BLEs.

On october u the Civil Service Com
mission viii hold an examination to Sc
cure eIigibIes for the position Of hydrog-
TapheT in the Geological Survey. Ex-
aminations will be held on November
for the position OF eanceIing machine
expert, and on November IL u, and I3
for that OF mechanical craftsman
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26

4 MI Sc u En- IS
National TheateT-''The Defender, ~
evening.
Columbia Theater-''Liberty Bellies, ~
evening
Lafayette Opera House-'Zaza, even
ing
Chase's Theater-Polite Vaudeville.
afternoon and evening.
Academy of Music-"The Cattle King, -
evening
Empire Theater-Musical comedy, af-
teTnoOn and evening
Herman s-BurlesQue afternoon and
evening.
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PARKER BRIDGET & CO. PARKER BRIDGET & co

Some people shop" in order to reap the most
benefit from their money. They usually end up
here) Others come direct TO US and save the time
and worry, We've "shopped" for you-better and
more thoroughly than you The leading mar
kets Of the world have been our stores" We've
seen all and bought the best they could furnish
That goods are highland prices, too is evidenced
by the establishments success
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26
Model Corsets.


This Corset Department is stocked with
the model Corsets OF each maker. No mat
ter What the price. you are assured Of Sc
curing perfect fitting Corset
Meme Corset. made Of fine. coutii.
straight front, low bust long waist: made
Tor medium and slender figures,
With tab extensions for garters- ST M
VT PFles'-., OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Wv
Memo" Corsets, made Of fine coutii. low
bust straight fronts short hip; trimmed
with lace at the top; especially ST M
adapted for slender figures. Price. I.OO
Memo Hip-spring Corsets, made Of fine
coutIl, low bust. very long over the hips;
trimmed at the top with lace and baby
ribbon: especially made for stout 81 II
AS"reS- Pr1ce----. -..-.-...-...... Il y
Memo reducing Corsets. made Of
fine c7util, straight front, low bust, long
waist. bias lip; trimmed ct top SD En
with lace ant baby ribbon. Price. L" ~
Memo Self-reducing Corsets, made Of
tEle French coutil; splendid corset for tail.
stout women; extra long above and below
the waist fine. and trimmed at top with
wide lace and baby ribbon This
corset positively reduces the alb SO 81
uotLtIl- fTlcc-- --......-- 4 - "
Memo" seIf-reducing Corsets for short
wasted stout women; made Of fine coutil;
straight front; has a loa bust; short under
the arms and long below waist line. It
gives a slender appearance 70 the
waist and reduces the abdomen J IN
Memo SeIf-rcduciug C0rsets. made OF
fne coutil, straight front, medium high bust
for stout women; made long over the hips;
trimmed at top with wide lace and baby
ribbon These Coraets are sold with guar
anree that bones and sfeeIs cannot cut
through The material at the top or bottom
Made IN all sizes from q to 80. S . E0
4 special at--.-.-.-----.-----.. Z .OO
Corset Dcpartment-secoud floor
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BOSTON PILGRIMS HERE.

About twenty members of the Gettys-
burg Pilgrim Club. Of Boston, are in
Washington seeing the sights. The party
goes to Arlington and Mt Vernon today.
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WEATHER INDICATIONS
TEMPERATURE

Rain this afternoon aud probably to-
night; Saturday fair; variable winds
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Temperature at 9 a m---....--.--.-.T0i
Temperature at y Observation-Disclosures I
Temperature at 1 ?. n............-....6s /
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TIDE TtRTF

Low tide-----------2,35 a ID. and Bill pm
High tide.......-- 9:3I an. and $50 .. m
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WASHINGTON'S OIL FEVER
COMING TO ITS CRISIS
Maryland and District Soon
to Know Facts.
WELL NOW DOWN $50 FEET
a Boom or a Worthless Boring to Be
Rehabilitation Good-CIdest
Inhabitants Stories.

Prospecting in the oil fields of Prince
George county, Nd, which vas de
scribed in The Sunday Times Of June 10
is going on steadily. The work done
so far has given such satisfactory re-
suits that a double force is kept steadily
drilling, one shift working all day and
the other during the night. Before very
long ii viii be possible TO determine
whether Maryland and the District are
really 10 have an oil field OF not
The depth reported to have been
reached yesterday was $50 feet; the
apparent delay has been caused by
quicksands, which have been struck re-
peatedly between strata Of heavy clays,
which have given the drillers a great
deal Of trouble to overcome. These sands
are much like soft limestone and are
said to be impregnated with oil. Pockets
Of gas and several deposits of Ignite
have been struck, and the dTillers. who
are operators from the Pennsylvania
oil fields, pronounce the indications
most promising
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26
aMTSFHIENTG

Lamps lit today s:2g O. m
Lamps out tomorrow 90 q N
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26

$500 to Frederick, Keedysville for
Antietam, Hagerstown, Harrer's
Ferry, MaTtinsburg, and Winchester
Via B. & o. R.R.
Sunday, September IS. by special train. leaving
Washington $50 a. n. Returning leave Win
chester and HagerStown at 6; Martinsbrrg. els:
keedySville, go: Harper-s Ferry and Frederick,
p m same day These are DELIGHTFUL trips,
and at season when the country is beautiful
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26

The sun AND THE MOON.
Sun rises -5;52 am. Sun sets. 5.53 .. N.
Moon rises. 1925 am. Moon sets.....
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s1.z5 To Baltimore and Return s1.as

Via Pennsylvania Railroad Tickets on sale
Saturday ard Sunday. September 2 and %
good 20 return until last train sunday. 18th
All trains except Congressional Limited.
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Fall Footwear Now Ready.


More beautiful aud satisfying than ever
kANN'S SPECIAL SHOE FOR WOMEN, sI.g5.
This special line which has always been
strong, shows 2 aay marks Of improvement.
We have grouped under this name a show
lnG we feel sathhed viii be second to none.
The new clcse-edge and arch lasts look 50
much neater and gives the foot u better
appearance. They come in kid skin. calf
sk.n and patent leather. Twenty-Five styles;
IN al width and sizes. at, per 81 OF
PAIR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. -
Our display Of Women's New Fan Shoes
at 81 viii be the talk Of the town The
shapes, weights and designs are entirely
neu- The feathers include ideal patent kid,
patent COLI, patent calf. box and velour
calf IN dull and bright combinations. weit
and turn sole; beautiful new high art in
stcTS-in fact the entire assortment is cor
rect and worthy Of your ap- 81 No
provai All sizes and widths at. O'VO
Shoe Dcpartment-second floor.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26

September 2 and IS 4 lets valid returning
until midnight train Sund&y night All trains
beth ways both days except Royal Limited
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26
Leather GnndS No -aLfiaS.

New Plaid Belts, with cupid or
namentatIon and dip blckies. Spe@ Z &c
>'-' 1'----- -------- ------.----- - ,
Position Plaid Belts, with har- TIC
ness buckle. Special at.....-........ )
Black SILK Position Belts. a wide = &c
price range from s2.gs down to-. L >
White DUCK Belts. with harness 10C
Walrus, Seal, Morocco Leather Wrist
Bags, Siikettp and leather lined. A nc
gold and silver frames. Special at.
Real Seal, Suede and WairlS LEATHER
Wrist Bags. complete with long chains,
curved and straight frames; also q &C
inside frame; silk lined. Special at. , .
Leather Goods Department-frs floor.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26
New Fall JGWsIrV.

Pretty quaint rev ideas in Jeyvelry are
realized in ouT showing The least prices
are named too
Pearl Secklaces. containing ] row , &c
OF pearls, Sc down to........,,.... .
Pearl Necklaces, containing rows zoe
Of pearls, for-..---..........- > .
Pearl Necklaces. containing ST ac
ROVE of pearls, without slide, for tx ,
Necklaces containing rows OF pearls
with slides, mounted with clear white
s = q Il 1 g sn5 pearls in slides ST 40
All the higher
E s5a5i. es f15d.. 1898 to SIS
solid Gold Filled Scarf Pins, with real
opal ScttIngs, in wreath and horse 7 nc
Shoe patterns. Special at.-......-... - ,
New style Brooch Pins. sci with white
rhlnestones and pearls. Special A &c
Pearl Hat Pins, with white stone set
ting our own importation. Spe- . &c
c'a4 at-----------.--..-. -.-.-.......-. 4 ,
Solid Cold Shell Rssgs. with one. two
ana three large pear settings. hOC
special at-.----------------.-- -.---.--- r
Women's Dress Pins, gold filed. H0C
j II set. ior----------.---.-- ---.----- r i
Sterling Silver Belt pins Special 4 nc
a'-------. ---------- NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. - =
New style Belt Pins for 4sc nCc
aHa-----.-,--.---.......,..-,r.........Zo >
Pearl Bar Pins Special at..........
Heavy Sterling Chat,eIaine pins. AOc
Special Neutrality-suspicious.. 4
German Silver Chattelai1.. Bags. ash scale
mcsh. and heavy top; ,, value 81 90
Special for Saturday st-.---......T ) y .
Heavy Plated Beauty Pins. dozen &c
Cupid Brooch Pins, in oxydized and &c
French gray silver finish. f0T.....-..-..O
Washington IN nutshell, sou 1Ec
Gun Metal Pencils. Special at. Z >
,, s2u.sair Aluminium alumni Trays. with , &C
Aluminium Soap Boxes. Special at. 4 )
.. Aluminium Hair Receivers Special 40c
Jegelry Department first Aoor-Sectlons
G and H.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26

sI-a5 to Baltimore and Return Via
B. 8 0. R. R. SATURDAY and Sunday.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26
A Well On His Farm.

A prominent business man Of this city
is arranging TO sink a well on his farm
between here and CenterviIle and it Is
Tumored that Pennsylvania oil com
pany is about 10 commence operations
near the District line. It is report ed
that another syndicate viii shortly start
two wells on tracts they have secured
between CenteTyille and the river
The experts reports give Parafine as
the base Of the hydrocarbons found
which in simple language means that the
deposit IS illuminating petroleum
Il has been ascertained that the
original syndicate has quietly incorpor-
eted at small capital, the original
members holding all the stock They
have built a high fence around their
works and permit inspection only in
presence OF an officer Of the company.
While somewhat reticent. the syndicate
people all appear 10 be satisfied with
the progress made and the outlook
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26
Like Spindle Top.

The formations pierced by the drill
are very similar to those found at
Spindle Top, Texas. The great gushers
there are ali under quicksands. which
occasicned Captain Lucas so much
trouble and expense, and were only
pierced after the exercise of the greatest
ingenuity and perseverance. in the face
Of the scientific dictum that
petroleum could not exist n
quantities below quicksands The
Ceuterville well has gone through
rock and sandstone. gas and petroleum
bearing sands and gravels, marls, Iig-
mite, and thick strata Of heavy cIays
which correspond IN a striking degree
with the Spindle Top formation. and
are largely at variance with the KeoIogi-
cal descriptive sheet for this section.
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Options on Land.

It has been ascertained- that prominent
oil companies and operators from Texas
and Pennsylvania have taken up large
tracts in the vicinity of the original
syndicate holdings, and that options upon
some 1000 acres have been secured by
business men OF this city. who have had
experts examining the field
From elderly residents OF Prince
George county. Nd, Il has been as
certained that these surface indications
Of native crude petroleum have been
known TO exist for half a century OF
more, but no one ever suspected their
character OF made any inquiry about
them. They are now being found in
every direction from the CeutervilIe
well, some OF them in the District Of Co
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26

Red Rubber Gloves. for household and
other purpose Special for Saturday, per
pair. sec
Marvel Whirling Spray Syringe. SleciaI
for Saturday at 81
Munyon's Witch Hazel. Special for sat
urday AZ lOc
Woodland Violet TaIcum Powder. Special
for Saturday at I5c.
Clara Lipman's Tooth Powder at the spe-
cial price Of T5c.
Huanut's Czmphorased Chalk Tooth Pow
der. Special, at 25c.
5. K 5. & c. Anmonis-a 2-qt. bottle
for 1Oc.
; h 5. & c. Double Distilled Witch
Hazel Special at 19c ard I0c
I5c Whisk Broouns- Saturday special at
I0c-
Sea salt. per bag re and Sc.
Listerine, DC bottle, and 17c.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26

Pretty quaint rev ideas in Jeyelry are
realized in our showing The least prices
are named. too
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26

This Corset Department is stocked with
the model C-orsets OF each maker. No mat
ter What the price, you are assured Of Sc
curing a perfect fitting Corset
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-26

STREET LIGHTING
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-08-22
smart Outing suit.

Very smart outing suits are made
Of heavy wash fabrics in strong blues,
pinks. reds and greens They are
usually accompanied by fine white
shirt waists. and trimmed with stitched
bands in tailor effect.
The costume shown in the large
drawing is developed in bright red
cotton cheviot and trimmed with
straps Of white linen The Eton is ad
iustcd with shoulder and underarm
seams. ths back fitting smoothly from
neck 10 belt
The fronts fasten In the centre with
small pearl buttons. -Four backward
turning tucks on each side are stitched
down below the bust the fullness
forming a stylish blouse over the white
kid belt
Triple shoulder capes complete the
neck AMI extend over the sleeves. Civ
'ag a becoming breadth 20 the figure
They are all edged with narrow white
bands
The sleeves are shaped 18th inside
seams only. ht the upper arm closely
and are full az the lower edge. where
they are arranged on deep white cuffs
These are finished with narrow turn.
overs
The vest is permanently attached "a
the right lining and closes lnvisibly
on the left. The fronts are pleated "a
correspond With the backs and blouts
stylishly over the black velvet belt
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-08-22
Severely Plain. But stylish

Severely plain, but stylish, is this
shirt waist Of blue and white striped
brilliantne. II is mounted on glove
fitted feather-boned lining that closes
in the centre front.
The back is plain across the shoul'
ders and drawn down close TO the belt
where the fullness is adjusted in tiny
pleats. Three deep tucks are arranged
in the full back and fronts. extending
around the body ana providing a smart
tailored finish.
The fronts are fastened invisibly IN.
der box pleat OF white satin that is
decorated with small turquoise buttons
applied in clusters of three. There is
no fullness At the neck. but the fronts
blouse over the black satin belt. \
stock and tie Of the same material
provide n stylish finish.
The bishop sleeves are shaped with
inside seams only. fit the upper arm
closely and are gathered at the lower
edge where the fullness is adjusted Oh
narrow wristbands. These are com
pl.ted with naring cuffs Of satin tC
match the box pleat.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-08-22

arate blouses They retain their nigh
lustre after they have been Numbered,
and are often deliberately trimmed with
ribbons or laces
The illustration shows 4 Gibson waist
of Du Barry pink ginghan, with a
vest of white linen embroidered IN
pink. 1t is made over a fitted body
lining that closes in the centre front.
In the pack three pleats extend from
shoulder to belt in V-shaped outline.
There is also one deep pleat that ex-
tends over the shoulders 20 belt IN
V-shaped outline. These pleats are
stitched and fatty pressed.
The skirt is made with seven well
proportioned cores fitted smoothly
around the waist and over the hips
without darts The fullness at the
centre back is arranged in an under
lying pleat at each side of the closing
These pleats are tiatly pressed.
The fiounce is circular. shallow in
front and graduating TO a considerable
depth at the back. 1t flares widely ai
the lower edge, providing that graceful
sweep which stamps all fashionable
skirts this season. Narrow bands OF
white finish the seams and a broader
one covers the joining of the founcC
and skirt.
Stylish waists in this mode may be
made of pique, linen. cotton cheyio'
and madras, with braided or embroidet