THE OMAHA DAILY BEE , SUNDAYMAY 11 , 1800-TWENTY PAGES.
STIQBR & COMPANY
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Corner Dodge and 15th Streets , Omaha , Neb.
SILKS Dress
Important Notice. Goods.
Lyons Silk.
Irresistable
Bargains.
Faille francnise worth $1.15 , ntOOo.
Cnshmoro BUbllmo worth 91 , at 7flc. 6000 yards of pure mohair lustra at
Atnuro royal worth $1.25 , nt 1.15. OOc.
Rhadama worth 81.2/5 / , ( it $1. Plaids all prices. Your own prices.
Rhttdama worth $1 , nt 80c. Plaids 40-in wide , 65c.
Reliable , . , warranted perfect black Plaids 42-in wide , very choice , OOc.
dycR , buro Bilk. Plaids 75c , 85c and $1. The latest
SILK REMNANTS. importations.
. Deleo. 3000 yards flno all wool ,
Short lengths , medium lengths and clearing price 46c.
dross lengths ut prices tlmt will clear Chalfio. 1000 ynrds fine French
the lot. atvlcs , 30-ln wide. 5c.
Remnants pros grains , faille , surnh , 6000 yards clmllio at 20c. The best
rhadnma , nrniuro , plain china , fancy value Mils season.
china , otc. French challic. The latest styles , 45c.
Paris robes
Tweed suitings In robca.
Special Sale Of Cheviot etylcs in robca.
Fancy plaids in robes.
Heal embroidered robos.
BOYS' HOSE. Pretty stripes in robes.
. All l.ho late styles.
25doof boys' heavy cotton bicycle Our prices nro lower than over.
ribbed hose , in fast black and dark gray Brilhuntino. All our 75o line of
( mixed ) , sues 7 to 10 ; for 25c , wol'l handsome shades go on Monday at GOc.
worth 40c , Serge. This line surpases anything
60-doz of children's heavy cotton shown , 55c.
hose , in navy blue , seal , brown and
black , "full regular made" , sizes 0 to
; for ICc or two pairs for 2oc. BLACK
25-doz of children's guaranteed fast
ilack hose , "doublo Itnco and spliced
houl and too" , sizes 5 to 84 ; Dress Goods.
20o | 2oo | 80o | 85 .
6 6i | 0 0 } | 7 7j I 8 8J
200-do/ ladies cotton hose , in fast The correct thing for summer. The
black and fancy stripes , full regular most sorviccnblo fabric made. The
made ; for 25c , worth 40c. fashion in Europe and the east.
HO-doz of ladies' silk plate lioso , in GLORIA ! GLORIA1
black with white foot , also tans , seal Mohair lustre worth 75o , as a loader
brown nnd navy blue ; for 76c , reduced on Monday , 65c.
from $1.35. Broadcloth forcnnos nnd cloaks , $ ] .
Icaeoof ladies'swiss ribbed Cotton Nuns veiling , the best value in the
vests , for lOo each , worth 15c. market nt COc.
1 case of ladies' swiss ribbed vests ,
low nook and no sleeves , with ribbon in
nock nnd arms ; for 25o , worth 40c.
Special Sale of Ladies' Parasols Wash
100 ladies' black satin parasols , lace WashFabrics
trimmed , now and nobby handles ; for
81 , reduced from $2. Fabrics
60 ladles'- lace covered parasols , In
cream only , elegant handles ; for $1 re
duced from $2.2-3.
100 coaching pnraso'.s , in satin , moire Wo place on our counters Monday
and figured silk , in all colors , splendid remnants of all kinds of wash fabrics at
v assortment of handles ; for $1 , worth your own prices.
82.60. Remnants nainsoolc , lawns , India lin
Choice styles in parasols and umbrol- en , sattccns and ginghams.
1ns , ranging from $2.60 to $13. 40-inch bordered apron lawnon Mon
day 12Jc.
Astonishing bargains in Lace Flounc-
ngs and Draping nets. Another large
assortment just opened.
18-inch Ulacft Dotted Fish Nets , 70c ;
worth $1.
18-inch Black All Silk Russian and
Tosca Draping Nets at 83e , $1.15 and
$1.40. worth one-half moro.
48-inch Black All Silk Tosca , Russian
and Brussels Net ? , in elegant figured ,
dotted and striped ellccts , latest novol-
tiofl , at 81.40 , $1.05 , $2 , $2.85 and $3.50.
42-incn Black All Silk "La Tosca"
Flouncing , something quite now , choice
designs , $1.40 , 31.85 , $2.50 , $3 , $3.75 ,
$4.50 and $5 a yard.
BLACK
Immense assortment for Millinery ,
Capo and Wrap Trimmings 20c , 25c ,
SOc , 35c , 60c , 75c , up to $1.25 a yard.
Real hand-made Medici and Torchon
Laces , special reduced prices at 6c , 7jc ,
10o , IJijc , 16c , 25c , 35c a yard.
45-inch Swiss Embroidered Skirtings ,
choice novelties in Guipuire , Vandyke ,
Revering , II. S. Block Work , Hand
Drawn Work , etc. , all the latest novelties -
ties , 60c , Goc , 75c , $1 , 81.25 , $1.60 up to $4
a yard. " .
22 } and 27-inch Swiss'and Nainsook
Embroidered Flouncings , in all the
latest novelties , the correct thing for 1
children's dresses , nt 35c , 40c. 60c , 75c , I
$1 , $1.25 , $1.60 unto $4 a yard. i ]
45-inch Real H. S. Lawn , 40c , worth '
OOc. (
30-inch and 40-inch Real Hemstitched
Tucked Lawns at C5c , 75c , 85c , $1.15 , i
$1,25 , $1.40 a yard. , <
Choice novelties in Cambric , Nain
seek and Swiss sots in Vandykes , Gui- |
puiro , Irish Prints , Perpendicular Patterns - <
terns , Revering , Fancy Hemstitching , <
otc. Ladies who have seen our stock tell' '
us that wo have the finest line in the '
All at popular prices. 15 $
II KRLJLRY , STIGRR GO , Oor. Dodoe &
, /0'ER THE "TOM OF CARFIELD ,
The Magnificent Memorial Just Completed
in Lake View Cemetery.
TEMPLE , STATUE AND ORYPT.
An Imposing nnd Artistically Decor
ated Stt-iiutiiro Now Marks the
IIcntliiK I'lnco of the Dead
JL'rcHldout The Dedication.
A Cleveland correspondent of the Chicago
Herald sends that paper a description of the
magnificent Gnrfield memorial just completed
under the direction of the National Memorial
association.
The memorial Is located in Lake View com-
7 > tcry , in the eastern suburb of Clevelandnnd ,
nearly at the top of the bluff that forms the
southern boundary of that part of the city
The foundations are about ono hundred feet
above the lovcl of the lake , three miles dis
tant. From the terraces and portico of the
memorial n magnificent view is afforded of
the city , ' of the parks and forests lying to the
north mid east , and of the lake beyond. The
approaches to the base are by winding and
constantly ascending drives and walks
through the cemetery.
The memorial Itself is a largo nnd Imposing
structure , visible lor many miles in nil direc
tions. It rises boldly Into the air to a height
of 180 feet from its base , and Is elevated on
broad , high terraces reached by flights of
, wide spreading steps tlmt form n dignified
* v approach. It Is hi the shape of a circular
tower , fifty feet In diameter , crowned with a
conical stone roof , enriched with bands of
sunken tlio ornaments.
At the huso of the tower on the north pro
jects a square porcu which contains recep
tion rooms for visitors nnd the ofllco of the
custodian. The upper part of the porch Is
decorated with a historical Irleze , divided into
live panels , representing in bas-reliefs Gar-
llold as teacher , soldier , statesman , president
and martyr. In thcso five panels there
are 110 figures , all life size , each Individual
figure having a composition and treatment of
its own. There uro spiral stairs , In turrets
leading from the reception room to the bal
cony nbovp the porch , which commands a
" " * lc5ilondtd vluw of the surrounding urban and
rural scenerv.
iwo of the historical panels referred to
abound In admirable portraiture. The ono
representing Gurllcld as a soldier illustrates
an Incident of the battle of Chlckamuuga ,
when ho mlo through a storm of louden hull
with dispatches for General Thomas. The
jf portraits of Gin-field and Thomas are very
fine. In the group around Gurfield , repre
sented us taking the oath of ofllco , striking
portraits of ex-Prcsldcnt Huycs , VIce Presi
dent Arthur , General Shcrmun. General
Logan , James G. Blulnc. Chief Justice Wulto ,
William M. Kvurts , Curl Schuru and others
of nutlonut renown appear.
The visitors entering the memorial through
the wide and richly decorated portal , and
passing through thu stono-vuultcd vestibule ,
with Its murblo mosaic pavement , hi ush
ered into the memorial temple , which S. S.
Cox , who visited it a shot tlmo before -
fore his death , declared to be the
most beuutful and Impressive mor
tuary receptacle in this or any othbr
country , The temple or shiino is cir
cular hi form , and in the center , on a marhlo-
puvcd dais , Is u pedestal of Italian inorblo , on
which stands u statue of Gurfield of hciolo
size. The Idea is to represent him as Just
risen from his scat to address the house of
representatives. Arranged In a circle around
V the stutuo are eight massive , deep colored ,
, * double granite coluimxs , supporting n dome
' * - , . i twcuty.two feet In diameter that forms a
1 ix noble canopy for the stutuo. Mother circle ,
ambulatory , around these columns permits
the spectator to survey the statue uud thu
cuterlor of the temple from all points.
Just above the double graulto columns , and
not shown in the engraving , Is a rich frlezo
inoaoio presenting mi allegorical
funeral procession of the dead president.
Columbia and her daughters nro shown In
attitudes of grief , grouped around the bier
whllo to the right and left is n procession
comprising all conditions of men bringing
their tributes of love and respect. The figure
of Law precedes the senators and representa
tives and Justice leads tbo members of the
supreme court. Beyond is the figure of Con
cord , emblematic of the sympathy of all na
tions , whoso ambassadors are shown in their
distinctive costumes. On the left of the
central panel is a llguro of War , followed by
types of the military and naval services ,
lowering the national banner at the feet of
their dead commander. Furthcs to the left is
Literature , preceding the Author , Teacher
and Pupils , and lust in that direction is
Labor , leading a band of artisans with tools
of their handicraft.
The dome of the temple , also Inlaid with
Venetian mosaic , shows winged figures of
North , South , Eust and West , ut their proper
cardinal points. At the base of the dome is a
band of wreaths , conjoined , corresponding in
number to that of the states and territories ,
on u background of red nnd white stripes of
the American ll&g. The wreaths are alter
nately of laurel and Immortelles , signifying
glory and immortality. The stars form a band
in the upper portion of the domo.
The circular alslo surrounding the memo
rial temple outhldo of the columns is it.sclf
surrounded by a higher aud independent
dome , beautifully decorated , and a high
wainscoting of polished African marble runs
around the chamber beneath the stained glass
windows , which throw a Hood of mellow light
over the- impressive interior. Over the en
trance door to this outer circular chamber , on
the Inside , are figures of War , fully armed ,
and Peace holding the olive branch , typical
of Garllcld's services in camp and court. Un-
dcriicuth these figures Is the inscription :
KlIECTCD
by u grateful country In
memory of
JAMES A1IKAM QAUKIELD ,
Twentieth President ,
of the
UNITKtl STATUS OP AMKIIICA.
Scholar , Soldier , Stutc-.inin : , Patriot.
Hum Nov. It ) , 1KI1. tiled Sept. 10 , Wl.
The circular court , or alslo , surrounding the
memorial temple , and separated therefrom
only by the granite columns that nro shown
in the engraving and a light ralHng , is lighted
by ten stained glass windows , There , are
also four panels , two on each sldo of the en
trance to the alslo. Thcso windows and pan
els contain standing feniulo figures , with dis
tinctive- emblems , representing thu thirteen
original states and Ohio , the arms of each
state being blazoned on u shield below the fig
ures ,
The plain surfaces of the walls between the
memorial windows are beautifully frescoed
lu oil to hurmonlzo with the other decora
tions , and the elegant mouldings and carved
work nro sharply pictured out In color and
gold.
gold.Tho
The idea of the designer Is that the statue
of Garfield , standing directly under the dome
and surrounded by all this wealth of mosaic
and allegory , Is the soul of the memorial , the
whole design leading up to this the central
llguro ,
The remains of Garflcld Ho in the crypt In a
bronze casket , directly beneath the statue ,
while near by are those of his mother , whoso
dying wish was that she might have a final
resting place bcsldo her son , The crypt un
derlies the whole structure , and it Is in con
templation that thu remains of other mem
bers of the family may , in tlmo , bo also depos
ited therein , The crypt is of massive and
enduring construction , and Is reached from
the vestlbulu by spiral stairways on cither
sldo.
i-'rom the circular alslo surrounding the
temple entrance is found two spiral stairways
in turrets that lead first to the balcony ubovo
the porch and continue to the lurwo vuulted
chamber dlrectlyundor the roof. This cham
ber is without ornamentutioii , nnd from its
windows , shown In the engraving of the ex
terior , u mugnlllrcnt view of the city to the
west and the country to the south mid east
is obtained. There uro twelve df these win
dews , and between thorn , on the exterior , nro
niches which are to contain twelve colossal
statues representing the twelve months of
the year and suggesting that Gurlleld's fame
will bo as enduring us tlmo. A band of
shields , bearing thu arms of the several
states , extends around tho'tower , just below
the niches.
Ouo of the most romarkublo features of the
memorial structure is Its echoes. The Bilk-lit
est sounds reverberate through its vaulted
chambers uud turrctcd stairways , all of solid
masonry , with bewlldcriujf effect. A laugh
or shout , which some nro irreverent enough
to venture to test the echoing power , rolls
back and forth for half a minute in waves of
seemingly indignant though no ? , unmusical
reproof. This is especially noticeable In the
upper chamber , though distinctly observable
in every part of the structure. This con
dition was anticipated by the architect ,
owing to the peculiar construction of the
memorial.
Cleveland contributed $75.000 and other
contributions from the state bring the total
for Ohio up to $90,000. Every state and ter
ritory contributed something. The total of
the contributions was $ iu,755 : , which was
ultimately increased to about $150,000 by in-
interest received from the banks on the de
posits. England , Australia , Canada , and
Belgium also gave small amounts , and Franco
sent the neat little sum of 51,149.
rTho cost of the structure , will bo just about
§ 150,000. It was at first intended that there
should bo no charge for admlssin , but as a
protection against the crowds that con
tinually thronged the memorial as soon as It
was under cover a fee of 10 cents was charged.
This was subsequently adopted by the trus-
tces as a permanent charge , nnd provides a
considerable revenue , which will bo used to
pay the salaries of the custodians and beau
tify the surroundings. During the past year
over 75.000 people have visited the memorial.
The dedication of the memorial on. Decora
tion Day , May 1)0 ) , will bo ono of the greatest
events in the history of Cleveland. The
oration will bo delivered by General
J. D. Cox , ex-governor , . who sat
besldo Garlleld In the Ohio senate. Among
the distinguished citizens who have promised
to attend the exercises , health permitting ,
are President Harrison , ex-President Cleve
land , Secretaries Blalno , Wlndom , Husk , and
Noble , VIce President Morton , Thomas L.
James , Wanoy MUoVeagh and other members
of Garfields cablnat , a dozen governors of
states i and moro to hear from , nnd many
others of the most prominent public men of
the nation. The attendance of senators and
representatives In congress will depend
largely upod the state of public bussiness at
the time , but all branches of Uio government
will bo roprisentcd. A lurgo number of
military and civic bodies in Ohio and other
states have signified their intention to par
ticipate in thu parade , which will undoubt
edly bo ouo of the finest over seen In the
state.
Completion of the Largest Order for
Printing Kver Given.
WASHINGTON , May 5. [ Special to THE
BKE. ] The government printing office has
Just completed the largest order for printing
ever given in the world , Lost February the
census bureau made a requisition for 0,000-
000 enumeration blanks , and they have just
boon delivered by the public printer. The
immense amount of work required can bo im
agined by n llttlo figuring in regard to the
paper used. Taking 460 sheets to a ream , it
required 11,458 reams for the Job. Each-sheet
measured ? 2x'M inches. If the public
printer had been obliged to stack thcso sheets
in ono pile it would have been 0,010 , feet high ,
or ono and one-quarter miles toward the sky.
If stretched out it would have covered
SJ5,208iia ! ; square feet , whllo It would huvo
weighed iSJO tons. The government printing
ofllco began thu work on the March it , nnd
have just delivered the lost sheets. To show
the largo amount of work the government
printing ofllco Is capable of. it may bo said
that whllo this work was being done , the
public printer delivered 5,000,000 , , other blanks
of various sizes and forms to the census
bureau , 15,000,000 , miscellaneous blanks to the
other departments , ! JS35,0-W , copies of reports ,
documents , bills , etc. , for congress. Besides
these , every day the Congressional Uecord
was printed , and the reports of the other dc
imrtmeuts were also printed , averaging
17SbSl volumes. This shows conclusively
that the government printing ofllco is the
largest establishment of its kind In the world ,
It took a ton of twinu lu bundles to tie up tbo
census blanks , _
Great Hook Ighmd Route.
1G02 , Sixteenth and Farnam is the now
location of tlio Chicago , Hock Island &
Pacific Ry. ticket ollicea.
Lowest llatcs'on Karth Tin the Hur-
,
to all points east and west Ticket ofllco ,
12ia Furnaui street. Depot , 10th and
Musou streets.
100 dozen Ladies' H. S. Sheer Linen
Lawn Handkerchiefs , in all { no latest
French Printed designs , lOc. Thcso
are positively worth and have boon sold
| by tid at 15c and i0c ! oach.
100 dozen Ladies'Embroid
ered , Scolloped and II.
S. border Handkerchiefs , 15c
choice designs , in hand'
drawn ani block wont ,
Revering and Grecian
effects , etc. These are Worth
worth and have been
sola by us at 25c and JJOc 25c and 30c
each ,
LATEST NOVELTIES IN
Dress : - : Trimmings
Buckles and Slides at astonishingly
Low Prices.
\Vc have just received n large im
portation of line Damask , double satin
llnish , full two yards wide. Wo have a
largo variety of patterns , such as
chocks , dots , figures , flowers , vines ,
leaves , etc. , and Napkins to match.
Monday morning ac the following
prices : $1 , $1.25 , $1.371 , $1.50 , $1.03 ,
$1.8-3 , $2 , $2.25 , $2.50 , $2.75 pdr yard.
10 pieces cream Gorman Damask , full
width and good quality , at 60c , worth
75o.
10 pieces German Half Bleached
Damask , beautiful goods , at G5c , worth
OOc.
1 bale of chocked Glass Toweling , all
linen , good quality , at lOc , worth 123c.
1 bale of very flno Glass Toweling ,
fancy i patterns , at 12jc , worth 10jo-
50 dozen Iluck Towels , all linen ,
largo 1 size , at $1.50 per dozen , worth
$2.25.
50 dozen Iluck and Damask Towels ,
knotted fringe , at 19c each , worth 2oc.
200 dozen oxtrn largo line IIucic and
Dnrnnsk Towels at25c , extra value.
25 dozen bleached TdrHls1 ! ! Bath Tow
els , largo size , nt 12Jo each , worth 20c.
60 dozen Turkish Bath Towels , in
four different styles , all now and fresh
elegant goods , and thoyigo at 25c each ,
worth 40c.
Wo nro also showing a great variety
of Marseilles and Crochet Quilts. Cro
chet Quilts tit 75c , $1 , $1.2o , $1.50.
Marseilles Quilts at 1.90 , $2.25 , 52.50 ,
$3 , $3.25 , $4 , $4.60 , $5 , ' SO , $0.75 , 87.60
$8.50.
THE WIDOWS OF BRAVE Ml
How They Have Been Provided Per by the
Government ,
MRS. LOGAN AND HER HOME.
Memorial Hall the Object of Her Tcn-
Care Mrs. Sheridan and
Her Interesting Children Ob
jects of Special Bounty.
WASHINGTON' , May 7. [ Special to THE
BBB. ] The recent introduction of the bill before -
fore _ congress suggesting' ' the payment of a
pension of § 2,000 to the Into Indian war vet
eran , Major General Crook , brings into in
terest in connection the question of the
amount received by other widows of promi
nent ofllccrs of the army and navy , many of
whom are In the enjoyment of handsome in
comes conferred by the government ,
A brief sketch of a few of these , many of
whom are familiar in our midst , will find In
terest with an extended circle.
Ono of the most popular of thcso honored
women , a central llguro In the ranks , is Mrs.
Mary A. Logan , who , by special act of con
gress in 1831 , is in receipt of a pension of
? 100.C ( % monthly , or a $3,000 a year.
Few women have won more universal popu
larity , and her beautiful homo , Calumet
Place , lias over been the center of generous
hospitality.
Situated upon Columbia Ilelghts ommand-
ing ono of the finest and most extensive
views in the District , bounded by the green-
clad Virginia hills and the circuitous windIngs -
Ings of the Potomac , with Its handsome me
morial hall designed with such loving prldo
by the sorrowing widow and daughter of the
gallant warrior whoso tronhles in war and
records of statesmanship are grouped on
every side ; thu place Is numbered among the
most attractive spots among the numerous
objective points of the capital. Since her re
turn from abioad. where a year since Mrs.
Logan chaperoned the Misses Pullman upon
their continental tour , she has once moro en
tered into the social life of the place , greatly
to the pleasure of her largo circle of friends ,
who had feared the single of her husband's
death would never bo o.ntllvcd. During
the first few years bfr' her widowhood ,
Mrs. Logan devoted much of her time to the
management of the Ilomol agazlno , of which
journal she was the foiuuior , umlin all heref-
forts , ably seconded byJej' , ) daughter , Mrs.
Tuckerwho makes her homo with her mother.
An only son , John A. L'ogmi , jr. christened
Manning , but who since < thu death of his
father has adopted his name Is married and
living in the west , wherp ho recently rejoiced
lit thu birth of a young ' 8011 , who la named
"John A. Logan the third , " in honor of his Il
lustrious grandfather. , ,
Another familiar figurein Washington is
the widow of General HhlLShcrldan , Since
her girlhood days as Ircuo Kucker , Mrs.
Sheridan has been popular In the army and
other social circles of Washington. Mrs.
Sheridan lives quietly hi the pretty homo on
Massachusetts avenue , surrounded by a very
interesting family of young children three
daughters and ono son , a noula Imago of his
Illustrious father. The llttlo girls are dally
pupils at the Convent of Visitation. Mury ,
the eldest , Is thirteen years of age , and the
twins , Louisa and Jennfc.aro aged twclveand ,
greatly resotnblo their mother in appearance.
Some years since while out walking , these
dainty little maidens were accosted by a
stranger , who , struck by the likeness. In
quired of them If they were not the children
of General Sheridan.
"No , " replied Louise , " wo are the twins. "
"They are General Sheridan's children. "
spoltu up Jennie , pointing to Mary and Phil ,
who were following with their nurse. A re
tiring and modest llugrcin the group of Inter
esting women , cared for by the country for
which their husbands fought and bled , Is Mrs.
Sheridan. She goes out but little ,
except to church , and an occa
sional visit to the Turkish bath ,
of which she la au ardent advocate.
Mrs , Sheridan receives a pcuslou of NS.5o
CLOAK
DEPARTMENT.
LATEST STYLES IN
Jackets , Reefers ,
Coaching Capes
and Silk Wraps
AT REDUCED PRICES.
Ladies' Flannel Blouses
In all the latest combinations of col
oring , stripes and plaids.
QRRA/T
RedMion Sale
_ OF
.MUSLIN
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Un derwear.
Night Robes.
Handsomely tvhnmod and well made ,
3Gc , 50 c. 76c , 95c , 81 , $1.15 , $1.25 , $1.40 ,
and $1.75.
$1.75.Skirts. . Skirts.
Special Bargains 5fo , 75c , 85c. $ ! , $ ! .85 ,
$1.05 , $1.76 up to $5.
Corset Covers
Real bargains at 18.c , 25c , 35c , 45c , 60c ,
75c , $1 and up to $3.
Drawers
Real bargains at 25c. 45c , OCc , 76c , 85c.
$1 and up to $2.2o.
Chemise
25c , 45c , CCc , 75c , $1 , $1.25 and up to $3.
Latest Styles
In plonteil lawn waists and dressinp
sacqucs at JOc , $1.35 , $1.50 , $1.90 ,
{ .25 and $3.25.
Children's Short and Long Slips
Specially reduced for this sale 60c 75c.
$1 , $1.15 , $1.25 , $1.50 and up to $1.50.
Summer Corsets.
50 dozen ladies' zephyr summer corsets ,
perfect lilting and durable , at GOc ;
worth $1.00.
per month , and Mrs. Hancock a like pension.
For several years past Mrs. Hancock has
been in possession of her line brick anp
brown stone residence , In ouo of the most desirable -
sirablo locutions of the west cud , not far
from Massachusetts avenue extension , the
most valuable property in the district. The
fact of the cinbarrasincnt to which Mrs. Han
cock was subjected by the dllatorincss on the
part of those who proposed the subscription
fund for the purchase of this home , is too
well known to bo touched upon. But the fact
remains that had it not been for the publicity
given the mutter through the editorial col
umns of the Post , in this way bringing the
matter to the attention of the late philan
thropist , W. W. Corcoran , and other wealthy
residents , whoso- subscriptions enabled the
committee to meet the obligations , Mrs. Han
cock would today have been living in uugrat-
ifled expectation of the promised gift.
Widowed In the tiiio sense of the word ,
Mrs. Hancock leads an exceptionally quiet
life , and is seldom seen abroad except among
a limited circle of warm personal friends , to
vhom her companionship is a valued pleas
ure.
ure.Mrs.
Mrs. Virginia L. Farmgut , widow of Ad
miral Furragut , was also numbered among
those upon whom was conferred a pension of
fi.OOO per year. Mrs. Appolino A. Blair ,
widow of General F. P. Blair , is another who
draws a yearly pension of $ ' , ' ,000.
Among the many widows drawing from
$1,000 , to $1,2000 yearly , two of the best known
and most popular ladies who for a long tlino
held sway in Washington society , are Mrs *
George II. Thomas and Mrs. General Hiclc-
etts. The former of these charming women
not long since pa-jsad quietly away at her res
idence on I street , where she had for some
time resided with her sister , Miss Kellogg ,
who survives her. Gcncialand Mrs. Thomas
had no children , and upon the death of her
husband she remained for years in the deep
est seclusion , but once interrupted by the do-
inand for her presence upon the occasion of
the unveiling of the statue to the memory of
the bravo olllcer whoso name she boro. As
a work of art this statue is one of the finyst
among the numerous statues which orna
ment the parks and public reservations , com
bined to render the seat of government one
of the most beautiful cltie.s of the country.
The pension of fr50 a month was at first
granted his widow was by special act. and
afterwards doubled in appreciation of his uu-
rivallcd and gallant service.
The social career of Mrs. Ulckctts and her
popularity through the various vielsltmies of
fortune through which she has been called to
pass , give unmistakable evidence of the
bravo and unselfish nature of this woman. A
courageous and loyal wife , Mrs. Hlcketts un
flinchingly followed her husband through
sickness and danger in a southern prison ,
where ho for many months lay sick and
wounded in a wretched state of conllncment
in a small apartment crowded to suffocation
with the poor victims of war , and where her
only protection from the sad scenes of suffer
ing and death was a blanket Khawl which she
had substituted for a curtain to secure some
slight degree of privacy. Of the good ef
fected during this period of self-abnegation ,
numerous living examples in the north and
south testify to this true and
devoted woman's indomtnatablo courage and
skillful nursing. Upon her return homo
Mrs. Kickotts became the author of a book.
During the later years of General Hlcketts'
life , their hospitable homo was over the cen
ter of the most congenial aud brilliant gather
ings at-tho capital , and Mrs. HIckotts' syni-
pathetio nature often led her into helping
others to her own disadvantage. Upon the
death of her husband , Mrs. Klckctts and her
children removed to Now York where she
still resides In an unpretentious tlat alone
with her son , her daughter having about a
year ago hccomo the wife of Dr. Chauncoy
Boow of that city. Mrs. Ulcketts is today in
receipt of an annual pension of $1,200 , in
creased from $900.
It is generally known that the widow of
General Kilpatrlck is jietltloiiing congress for
an increase of jicnslon and it Is understood
that the bill will bo eventually passed. The
announcement of' the engagement of Mrs ,
Kilpatrick to General Schotluld has been
rnado a topic of general gossip , and the oppo
sition of her daughter ! * to the match is an
ojxm bccrcU They do not hesitate to express
their strong disapproval whenever the sub
ject is alluded to In their nro&cnco.
In addition to these well known widows of
soldiers , there are Have representative liullas
of the white house two of whom clulia army
privileges in the penou. ? of Mrs. Surah ( J ,
PolkMra.LucrctiiiA. Garllejd and Mm. Julia
D. Grant , who draw special pensions of & ,000
u year , with the additional advantage of the
Men's
Goods.
Men's heavy French balbriggan shirts
and drawers for this sale 60c , worth 75o.
Men's flue summer merino shirts and
drawers reduced to 60c , worth 76o.
Men's heavy bnlbriggnn uiidorshirls
reduced to 30c. well worth 60c.
Men's very best quality French bnl-
briggnn shirts nnd drawers at $1 , worth
$1:50. :
Flannel Shirts.
Men's flno flannel shirts in light , medi
um nnd dark colors at 60c , worth 75c.
Moil's summer llnnnol shirts in light
and dark colors in handsome styles ut $1 ,
worth $1.50. *
Men's flno cheviot shirts , nil very
choice styles at $1 , worth $1.60.
Men's elegant silk stripe flannel shirt ? ,
all now styles , reduced to $2 , worth
$2.75.
White Shirts.
Two great bargains in white unlnun-
drlcd shirts made of superior muslin ,
perfect lit and finish. All length sleeves ,
60c and 76c , worth 75c and $1.
Night Shirts.
Two very special bargains in plain
and trimmed night shirts at SOc and 75c ,
worth 75c and $1.
Men's Socks.
Now is the time to buy fast black cot
ton socks at 2oc , worth 40c.
Best quality fast black cotton socks at
33c , worth 50c.
Boys' Waists.
200 dozen boys' fine cambric waists in
light and dark colors , at 25c , worth 60c.
The mother's friend shirt waists un-
Inundried , in fine Cheviot and percale ,
at 50e , worth 76o.
Wo show a wonderful assortment of
flno laundried percale shirt waists , nil
now and handsome styles , at $1 , worth
$1.25.
Our store open Saturday untilO:30 : p.m.
franking privilege , handed down from the
early days of our first president , Lady Wash
ington having been the first woman upon
whom the government conferred this right.
Pcituv S. HCATII.
A Letter from tlio Countess Waldcracc.
OMAHA , Neb. , MayO. To the Editor of THE
Bnc : In the issue of Tin : BKU of March 27 ,
appeared an article written by a Mrs. Fannlo
G. Kicno , Albion , Neb. , headed "Romance of
the Countess of Waldersoo , " reading as fol
lows :
AMIION , Noli. , March 57. To the Editor of
TnnllKi : : After leading the articles In Tun
IIK : of Tuesday and Fimny of last week about
Uountuss Wuldcrsco , and llmllng some state
ments which are untrue , let mo as ono of her
Intimate friends glvo you the romance of lior
llfo as told to mo by hoi-Milf. Her maiden
name was nofLi-o. " It was Carmelfta Elsen-
blatt , nnd whllo Mio was born In New York
city her parents WPIO Gorman. The
mother soon died after the lilrth of Car-
melltn , and when two years old hrr father
took her to Hunibuig , Germany ! llor father
died shortly after their arrival and Gmncllta :
was provided for and educated by hoiBrand -
mother. When fourteen years old lior grnml-
mother sent her to a eollopn In Liilx-oh , and
after thu completion of her education , not
having any wealth , she took the position us
governess. Whllo In the family of Mr. rind
Airs , llornbiirg , HrockBtedt. a small vllhiROln
Germany , she saw nn advertisement In a
newspaper stating Inspector Rolen atNoordo-
slri-d to proouio a governess for his two
children. She made appllbntlon and was
employed. 1'rlnco Kmlorlok of r < oor ,
whoso palace was near the In
spector's house , on coming homo fiom India
and Uncling his library in great disorder do-
slrcd the Inspector to fcCnd up n man to ar-
raneo and classify his books. The Inspector
tupllcd that ho did not know ot any person
who could do It. The only poison ho could
think of on the cstato who was ulilo to do It
was his govci-nncbs. The prlnco laughingly
replied : "Got uwjty with your women folks. "
Hut after further conversation ho concluded
thu Inspector might ask her. Uurmolltu wont ,
and whllo arranging the hooks thu prlnco en
tered the room. On hcolii Carmollta ho became -
came onamoied of her and approached In .such
a manner as to uroiiso her Indignation , bho
Immediately left and went to the In
spector's honbo , packed her trunk and
returned to her Krundmothor. The prince ,
holng so charmed by her Indignation , took
the next train and followed her homo. In a
very short tlmo thovworo onKugcd , and tak
ing upon hlmsult the tltlo of count ( us ho
could not marry her us prlnuu ) they worn mnr-
rled In four weeks. They lived \cry happily
tORuthur , as the count mndo a dovotoiHius-
biuid. At hcrcomliiK birthday hu had a beau
tiful palace prepared for hnr In the park , pre
sented It to bur and called It Carmolltan
HulKhtH. To ono of my friends ha once
made the remark : "Wimnch luh dlo gunza
welt diirchsucht , habo Ich alcf imilncm
olKonon guto Jtofiimlun. " ( What I have
hunted the worm over for I found on my own
After live yenrs of wedded life , In which
tlmo two llttlo girls wort ) born to thorn , ho
died , Afturufow yours Uurmulltu was made
countess of Waldnrsoo. and the rest Is known
to the leaders of Tin ; Itiu : .
Sins. FANNIH G. KIKNB.
This is partly a mlsstatcmcnt of actual facts
owing to mistaken identity of the real person
in question. The writer was aware at the
tlmo of its publication Unit the lady writer
was in error , but not desiring to rush into n
newspaper controversy without having
authentic information to back him , ho wrote
to the countess herself at Berlin , with whoso
sister , the Baroness von Wuechter. ho is per
sonally acquainted. The following letter ,
received this morning In the countess1 own
handwriting , is a copy of the original in tny
possession :
lUpK.vIlApK * , Aprils , 16M.-Slr : I return
you the enclosed slip , which , us you rightly
judKo. In an erroneous statement regarding
inybelf. It refers to the present Countess do
Moor , the widow of Ihciwiiiof my ilecousi.'d
himbumli and as fniuli , In noveral points , Is cor
rect. The lliirronuss Van Wnuuhlur Is , as you
Infer , my slslor , mid wo tire American born of
the name of Leo , from Now York , I thank
you for your trouble In wishing to ilKhta
wrong statement concerning me. mid lumaln
yours truly , OOUN-IUSH Of W
To Mr , Alfred geliroter , Omaha.
The marked revival of the log 'o mutton
alcove is apparent on all gowns , oven of
tailor-cut , hut although it continually grows
larger and higher , it has not yet approached
anything lilto the original grandmother
alcove. On ono jwlnt they nro similar they
arc both cut on the sarno cross and have only
ono scam , and , Indeed , dicssmukcrs arp be
ginning to pad them slightly in the old way ,
and to cut them long and gather them hori
zontally , or USD n band of extra material
across the top , gathered In the center to 1ml-
tate the ancient treatment.
Shoe
Department
Special Sale Of
OxfordTIES
TIES
Special low prices for Saturday and
Monday in ladies' Oxford Ties and men's
fine shoes.
Ladies' fine penniless russet Oxford
ties , hand turned , kid lined , with tips ,
for l)8o. )
Ladies' dongola kid Oxford tics , hand
nuulo , with tips , at $1,25 , real worth
$1.75.
Ladies'flno dongola Oxford ties , hand
made , kid lined , at 9Sc , cheap at $1.25.
Ladies' extra flno nissot tics , hand
made , at $1.25 , $1.76 , and best quality at
$3.00.
Ladies' flno French dongola ox ford tics
hand mndo in all the latest styles at $3 ,
good value at $1.
Ladies' fine hand made patent leather
oxford ties at $1.98 , cheap tit $3.
Ladles' fine hand made dongola kid
opera slippers at 75c , $1 aud $1.60groat
bargains.
Misses' flno dojigola or russott oxford
tics , hand made at $1 , $1.25 and $1.35.
Children's hand made oxford ties at
Coc , 75o and 85c. Russotts same price.
Men's Fine Shoes.
.
Men's genuine kangaroo shoes in con
gress or bals at $2.75 , never sold less
than $4.
Men's extra flno kangaroo shoes at
$3.50 , in bals or congress , worth $5.
Men's flno calf russett shoes at $2.75 ,
others got $3.60.
MCII'H fine French calf shoes , hand
mndo , at $5 , worth $0.
Men's fine hand made kangaroo , cor-
divan and patent shoes in all the latest
styles.
Hoys' fine button shoes , all solid , 2 { to
6J , at $1.35 , $1.75 , $2 and $2.50. Try a
pair of W. L. Douglas' shoes.
fOlt T1IK IA DIES.
Most dellcato and beautiful arc the new
parasols made of white or colored silk and
covered with silk muslin of the same shade
put on plaited frills over the entire surface ,
and finished with a bow nt the top.
Widows are sometimes embarrassed to
know what disposition to make of the first
wedding ring. It should bo removed an soon
as the lady who has pllghtsd her troth , for no
man likes to bo continually reminded of his
predecessor.
Jackets nro getting perfectly unprincipled
in their loss of ornate display , and approprl *
ate any gorgcousncss they can , no mutter If It
has been from timo'immemorial devoted to
higher and more ceremonious functions. And
as a result , wo have plala blue cloth jackets
with sleeves embroidered all over In gold Hko
an empress' mantle , aud fawn-colored jackets
with sleeves of lace Hko a bull dross.
A novelty In veils under the name of grain
do beuuto has appeared and Is iruulc of pin In
tulle , either In black or white , with a couple
of black wafers so arranged that ouo cornea
under the corner of the eye nnd another at the
corner of the lips , in imitation of the patchc $
which adorned the beauties of the lost ccn *
tury. Patch veils are sparsely dotted with
velvet spots and Russian not falls are the
stylish serviceable face covering. They full
below the mouth and are drawn up under tbo
chin.
chin.Only
Only a born Parisian would have the cun
ning to design and the ncrvo to appear in a
wonderful garment recently worn by a titled
French .beauty at a wedding foto. It was n
long straight coat made entirely of gleaming
cophomoro feathers , with a muIT to iiiutoli.
Her bonnet was nothing else hut a ulnglo bird
of ptmullso fluttering over a tulle veil , mid
the whole was fastened to her head with
pearl pins.
An original entertainment , which bids fair
to become very popular , is occasionally given
iti New York society nowadays. Invitation ?
are Issued for n play to bo given by aimituun *
at 10 o'clock in the evening , thus leaving the
time devoted to dinner comparatively undis
turbed. London , In order to get rid of hur
ricd dinners in the theatrical season , is to-
have three or four afternoon theatres , HO
arranged that all the best plays and actors m
turn cau bo seen at them ,
The latest device of fashion is that ladles
shall discard phis and brooches of all kinds ,
to wear Instead at the throat a soft rosette or
bright silk. These rosottcs are seen in all
shades in the'London shops , not only for the
purpose Just mentioned , but ladles with deft
fingers transform o last year's bonnet with
two or three of these crowded close together }
sailor hats ttru smartened with these , and
country shade hats have a row of them Hko
full blown roses all about the crown ,
A widow or dlvorocce.no matter how youth *
ful , should never bo married In awhile gown ,
The white robe Is symbolical of original purl
ity , and twlco donned loses Its slgnlllcano ) , as
does also the wreath of orangu buds and the
flowers which are properly the prerogative of
the girl bride , A traveling dress is consid *
cred good form ; but some widows prefer A
rich gown of heliotrope brocade pale blue
satin duchosso. or , In fact , anything tlmt ap
peals to the Individual funcy.
Hero Is the latest thing In < \ wedding gown ,
which , dcsplto the multiplicity of nuptial toi
lets , Is indeed a novelty. The materials are
of satin , and poplin , of course , In the conven
tional color and the trimming rare old laud ot
priceless worth , The court train three and
one-half yards in length to bo carried by
pages Is of poplin lined with satin , and ho *
one corner turned up , on which it-poses a
huge bunch of orange blossoms. The bed I to
of poplin has high sleeves and Medici collar
of the stuno inatorlui , thu latter lined wltb.
laco. Across thu front of thu bodlro fell A
drapery of lace and a wreath of orange blos
soms , while the uximlidtu lace petticoat , lined
with satin , fell over a niching of orange bloi
sorns
Mine. Carnet , the wlfo of the president ot
the French republic , Is said to bo ono of the
most graceful figures In Parisian society ;
Unassuming in manner and prepossessing In
apjicarunco , she is In every way charming ,
and her toilets are models of las to. With the
return of cameos Into favor among French
dressers , Mine. Carnet lias on ftovoral occa
sions worn those nld-fashloiiod ornaments.
At ono of the lute Thursday receptions hold
ut the Klysco , nho had on some superb caincoa
copied from antique models. A photograph
of hoiIn that costume shows the jewels , set
In richly chased gold and bound Uiguther by
chains of gold , ornamenting thu front ot tha
bodice aud binding her hair ,