The Washington Times (Washington [D.C.])
December 7, 1902

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Fair todayand tomorrow; colder by night: easterly winds, becoming variable e AVashington Times, P——— NUMBER 3100. WASHINGTON, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7. 1902 —~FORTY PAG ES—, Copyright, 152, PRIC "E FIVE CENTS. I NIN J.

AGE 3¥ Frank A. Munsey. TROOPS QUELL RIOT IN FRENCH CHAMBER Deputy Syveton Ejected by Force Threatened to Strike Minister of Justice, Who Kicks Him. Senator Valle Ciriticises Frederic Humbert and Is Attacked in Tribune— Duel May Follow. PARIS, Dec. 6.—There was a violent tumult in the chamber of deputies to day, caused by a discussion of the Hum bert case, The debate was opened by M. Gautier amid a perfect calm. After M. Gautier had concluded, Sen ator Valle, minister of justice, ascend pd the tribune, and in his speech de ‘glared that Frederic Humbert was for merly a Boulangist, and now a Nation alist, This statement was greeted with yells and shouts. Several members attempted to get up to the tribune in an effort to OK KILLED IN WRECK ON GANADIAN RAILWAY

Engineer Smothered Be neath Locomotive. PERISHED IN MUD AND STEAM Twelve Persons Injured—Disaster Probably Caused by a Defec tive Pilot, HALIFAX, N. 8, Dec. 6.—~Last night's severe storm was quickly followed by a fatal accident on the Inter-Colonial Road, caused by the wrecking of the express for Montreal at Bel nont station, seventy miles from here, At 12 o'clock Station Agent Gunn, at Belmont, ticked to Trure that No. 25 bad arrived. One minute afterward he again broke in with “The train is off the track.” oo Tireman scapes Utiniured. When Belmont was reached this morning the train was a good deal be hind time, and runuing at a high rate of speed. In front of the Belmont station the engin: left the track and went crashing ipto the ditch, with Engincer Samuel Trider beneath it. Fireman Campbell was thrown out almost unin Jured. There were a dozen passengers in the second-class ear, which was forced through the baggage car by the crash. When all was over there was a mass of dead, dying, and wounded humanity packed in among a heap of splinters, wood and twisted iron. Three were taken out dead and two others soon died. Engineer Smothered to Death. When Eagincer Trider was reached his feet were found to be up against the fire box, while his head and body was almost completely buried in a quagmire of sand and mud. When taken out, he vas dead, but there was not a cut on him. Death ensued from suffocation by mud and steam. Twelve persons were injured, includ ing several train hands. The inmates of the first class car, the diner and the Pullman, did not suffer any injury, other than a severe jolting. Two of these cars did not leave the rails. It is believed that the accident was caused by a defective pilot, colloquially called the “‘cowcatcher.” It is thought that this dropped down and put the for ward trucks off the track. MAYOR AND ALDERMEN OF DENVER MAY GO T0 JAIL DENVER, Col, Dec. 6.—Mayor R. R. Wright and eleven aldermen, Ross, Horan, Russell, Conlon, Gahan, Parish, Tebbetts, Weick, Bailey, Gray, and Wai Jick, were today sentenced to four months each in the county jail for con tempt of court by Judge Mullins, of the State district court. The cuntempt was committed Novem ber 14, by the aldermen, who had been enjoined by Judge Mullins on the pe tition of a tax-payer from passing an erdinance grasting the tramway com pany 2 franchise for a new cross-town Moe. The Municipal League opposed the scheme, because the tramway com pany was given the franchise free. Ome of its member instituted injunction pro ceedings. The day following tle passage of the ordinance Judge Mulling enjoined Mayor Wright from signing the ordinance, He signed it and left for Texas on a hunt ing trip. Several of the aldermen also left the city. All returned, however, early this week. Mayor Wright was arrested at Colo rado Springs last Saturday, while on his way home from the hunt, which, he said, had been arranged long before the in junction was Issued. After sentence was pronounced today sounsel for the accused asked for time which to file an avpeal to the Su Court, which was granted, eject M. Valle. Others defended him, and there ensued a fight around the tribune on the semi-circular platform. Deputy Syveton raised his hand to strike M. Valle. who kicked him. The general scrimmage extended to the gal leries. Prime Minister Combes went to tae tribune, and tried to read an order sus pending the session. It was impossible to hear his voice above the uproar, The president of the chamber thereupon put on his hat and suspended the sitting. The military was called in to prevent further trouble. When the sessien was resumed, M. Syveton, who is a Nationalist, made some insulting remarks which caused a further interruption of business and more fighting. M. Syveton was expelled by the troops, and the session, which had already been adjourned twice, was suspended for the third time. The interpellation on the Humbert af fair closed by the adoption of the order of the day approving the declarations oi the government and declaring that the minister of justice had performed his duty. The vote was 336 to 136. It is announced that as a result of the row, Valle and Syveton will fight a duel. “PEAGH BLOW" TAKEN BY RAIDERS OF GANFIELD'S Gambler Discovers Loss of Valuable Vase. WILL ADVISE WITH LAWYER Showing Off Art Treasures When Dis appearance Was Noted—No Report to Police. NEW YORK, Dec. 6.—~While Districi Attorney Jerome, Seth Sprague Terry, the vice boss of the Citizens’ Union, ard Police Inspector Brooks and his band of raiders were ransacking Richard A. Can field's house, last Monday night, for gambling paraphernalia, somebody rob bed the house of a peach-bluw vase valued at $2,000. The ‘robbery was 25 Fri dny 4 Tulle 1 was r a friend his ig Cy ture and porcelains. The guest had been looking at some of the larger of Mr, Canfield’s porcelains and asked: “And where are the ‘peach blows’ of which I have heard of so much?” The Disappearance Noted. “I have just a few pieces that I have set down,” said the art collector, “here and there, to brighten up my rooms, and of ‘peach blows’ I have only two fair specimens. Here is one, and there jg——" Mr, Canfield got no furtl:»r. He stared blankly at an empty shelf of a cabinet before which he and his friend stood. This morning Mr. Canfield asked his housekeeper, a colored woman who has beer in his employ fifteen years, what she had done with the vase. She is the only one of his house servants, except a valet, who is allowed in Mr, Canfield’s private apartments. The woman said she supposed it was where it had always been. At least, she had not touched it. Taken in a Raid. Then Canfield questioned his valet, He knew no more about the vase than the housekeeper. The master of the house then concluded that the vase had beer stolen and it did not take him long tc make up his mind that some one whe was in the house while the raid. :s wer there was the thief. “What are you going to do about try ing to get the vase back?’ Mr. Canfield was asked, “Under ordinary circumstances should of course report the matter a once to the police. 1 might do that now but I hardly know what to do, I have de cided to wait until my attorney, Mr. Del. ahanty, returns to the town this even. ing. 1 shail then tell him the story anc act upon his advice, “If, however, a house can be robbed when it is so thoroughly guarded bj policemen as mine was the other even ing, I don’t see how any citizen's prop erty can be safe. We shall see what we shall see.” SILVELA TO BE SPAIN’'S NEW PRIME MINISTER MAIRID, Dec. 6.—At the request of King Alfonso, Senor Silvela formed a conservative cabinet today. The mem bers are: Prime minister, Senor Silvela. Minister of foreign affairs, Senor Abarzuza. Minister of justice, Senor Dato. Minister of finance, Senor Villaverde. Minister of the interior, Senor Maura. Minister of war, General Linares. Minister of marine, Senor Toca. Minister of public instruction, Senor Salazar. Minister of public works, Senor Va dillo. NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-—Fire Commis sioner Sturgess has announced the ap pointment of the Rev. Harry A. Handel and the Rev. Thomas F. McGronen as chaplains for the fire department im Brooklyn. The Rev. Mr. Handel is a friend of President Roosevelt, and was a member of the Rough Riders in the Spanish American war, ROUGH RIDER APPOINTED. VENEZUELA HOPE RESTS IN SELIGMAN Generally Anticipated That Banker Will Produce Funds in Time to Avert Show of Force Against South American Republic. WILL SAVE SITUATION Good Reason to Believe That Claims of England and Ger many Will Be Settled Without More Than a Passive Damon stration. LONDON, Dee, 6. —There was unusual activity at the foreign office here this afternoon, and it was quite late before the doors were closed. This was part ly because of an important conference with the Italian ambassader in regard to the attitude of his government toward England's campaign in Somaliland, but chiefly on account of the interchange of dispatches between Lord Lansdowne and Sir Francis Lascelles, the British am bas=ador at Berlin, in rega.a to joint action in the Venezuela question. It may be raid without reserve that England and Germany are a' present act ing in complete co-operation on this question. If there is reason to believe that the latter power is pressing for more rapid measures than Lord Lans downe advocates, it is a belief based on general antecedents, and is not founded on any evidence of lack of har many No Ultimatum Delivered. It was learned from authoritative sources that no ultimatum was delivered to Venezuela today. The instructions which will be sent to the British naval commander at La Guaira, it is expected, will result in a definite issue by the middle of next week. There are good grounds for believing between row and then the claims of Great Britain will be settled without more than a passive demonstration by the rather strong assemblage of Brit ish ships in Venezuelan waters. If wil time that negotiations “or the settlement of the trouble are going on hare. It should be said definitely that noth ig is known, in the only eircles which have any authority to deal with such questions, of any Venezuelan secret mission, j The German foreign office issued a communication today asking the press to reject all reports concerning the doings of this commission. The “Cologne Gazette’ adds to this that the leading American newspapers have rightly shown that any steps taken by such mission could not receive the recognition either of England or Germany, ‘an opinion in which,” says the “Gazette,” “we are in comblete agreement.” America’s Views of Weight. It has been observed that despite many covert flings at the Monroe Doctrine there has been a very definite display from all obtainable evidence that Ansri can opinion on this occasion coincides with that of the European claimants. Extra-governmental negotiations which seek a solution of the crisis center on Mr. Seligman, whose role has been meta morphosed in the past fortnight from arranging for the payment of foreign bondholders to an endeavor to satisfy the claims of the English and German governments. Mr. Seligman has appar ently received pressing requests from the Venezuelan government ‘o arrange for a settlement, and for this reason it is anticipated that Venezuela will not now allow matters to come to the breaking point, but will produce the money at the last moment. In any case, if an ultimatum is pra sented it will be necessary to give twenty-four hours’ grace. If final satis faction is not given on Wednesday or Thursday it is thought that the British and German fleets will take action on the next day. It is generally anticipated that Mr Seligman will be successtul in the mat ter, and will be able to produce the money and save the situation before the middle of next week. AMBASSADOR CAMBON MAKES HIS ADIEU Regrets Severing American Friendships and Comments on Nation's Prosperity. NEW YORK, Dec. 6.—Jules Cambon, retiring French ambassador at Washing otn, sailed today for Havre aboard the French liner, La Champagne. He said he was sorry to leave Ameri can because of the many friendships he had formed In his long stay as the rep resentative of his country. In comment. ing on the wonderful development of America, M. Cambon said: “Her prosperity means not only that she has more goods to dispose of, but that she has the money to buy goods Her prosperity, therefore is benef. cial to France and other coun tries of Europe. France has many lux uriee to sell, and America has the mone; to buy them.” hr tay EE YE EX-SPEAKER THOMAS B. REED ANSWERS THE LAST SUMMONS WN A 2 nl Vid THOMAS BRACKETT REED.

HANA 0 PRESIDE OVER GIVIG FEDERATION Annual Meeting to Discuss “Capital and Labor.” NEW YORK, Dec. 8.—Senator Mark Hanna will arrive here tomorrow to pre side at the annual meeting of the In dustrial Department of the National Civic Federation, which begins Monday morning in the rooms of the hoard of trade. In the three days on which the meet ing will be held some topics bearing on the relations of capital and labor will be discussed dailv. Ex-President Grover Cleveland, Pres ident Elot, of Harvard, and a number of other prominent members of the execu tive committee of thirty-six are ex pected to attend the sessions. About fifty prominent manufacturers will also be present in an unofficial capacity. President Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers, expects to be here to attend the meeting. President Gompers, of the American Federation of Labor, is ex pected to be present at all the sessions He will speak in tavor of the eight-hour work day bill now before Congress. GOAL GOMPARIES NOW PROMISE GHY RELIEF The committee appointed by the Dis trict Commissioners November 20 to in quire into the cause of the shortage of coal in this city and to suggest a means for securing relief, yesterday held {ts final session in the rooms of the Board of Trade and adopted the reports of the subcommittees as to the conditions found, These reports will be forwarded to the Commissioners as the unanimous findings of the committee. After thoroughly recounting the situa tion the report says that if the promises made by the coal companies are ful filled a comfortable supply of coal is assured. Recognition is given to the unselfish devotion of the dealers, as a class, to the needs and necessities of the city. While the commit ee was =agaged in the discussion of his report, people were clamoring throughout the city for what litlle quantities of coal {hey could buy. Many dealers closed their offices and disconnecied their telephones. Women with tears in their eves told of sick ones at home, with the last em bers dying out in ic Jf'ove. To practi cally all the same response was given “We are working night and day in the effort to do our duty by the public, but we are asked to perform miracles.” Several of the largest dealers were among those who refused to take orders, saying that those already booked would require their undivided attention for the next week, “We must care for our regular custo mers first,” was the invariable answer. HOUSE APPROPRIATES MILLIONS IN A MIKUTE Passes Pension Bill Carry ing $139,800,000. The House appropriated money yes. terday at the raw of $14,000,060 a min« ute. Immediately after the reading of the journal, Mr. Barney, from the Com mittee on Appropriations, called up the pension appropriation bill, which car ries approximately $139.800,000, practi cally the amount requested in the esti mate of the Commissioner of Pensions, ane. within a few thousand dollars of the amount expended in this manner last year. There was no discussion and no di vision upon the bill. Within ten minutes after it was called up by Mr. Barney it had been read a third time and passed. This breaks all records in the matter of passirg large appropriations in sc short a time. ~The Senate. however, holds the record for wuick work in this respect. The biil ‘appropriating $50,000,000 to make prepar ations for the Spanish war was passed without a word of debate In less tha: ‘three minutes. GUBANS FOR POINT LOMASGHOOL ADMITTED A hearing was given by Secretary Shaw in his office at the Treasury De partment yesterday to persons inter ested in the question of admitting to the United States the party of eleven Cuban children who were recently de tained by the immigration officials in New York. Late in the afternoon the Secretary ordered that the children be admitted. The decision was based largely on a report made to Secretary Shaw by Com missioner General of Immigration Sar gent, who made a visit to the Point Loma School in California during his recent trip to the Pacific Coast. This is the school which it was proposed that the Cubar children should eater. It is conducted under the direction of Mrs. Katherine Tingley, the theosophist, and it has been charged that it is an im moral institution. Strange ceremonials, said to be peculiar to the iheosophist creed, were alleged to have taken place at the school, and, altogether, it was charged that the Institution was not a fit place for the training of children. Commiz=sioner Sargent’s report gives a detailed account of his inspection of the school. He says he found no strange ceremonials. According to Mr. Sargent, the school is conducted on normal lines, and is, he believes, calculated to make good citizens of the children who enjoy ‘the benefits of its training. AUDIGKS GONFERS WITH PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT Delaware Statesman Certain of Election to Senate. J. Edward Addicks, the Delaware gas magnate, who has long been seeking a seat in the United States Senate from that State, came to Washington yvester day morning and had a conference with the President at the White House of fices. i According to Mr. Addicks’ view there are very few Republicans in Delaware who do not vote with his faction of the party. He pointed out to the President that the total Addicks vote in New Castle county, the largest of the three, was nearly ten thousand, while the anti Addicks party polled few over two thousand. In Kent county, out of more than four thousand votes, he conceded to his opponents less than two hundred, and in Sussex three hundred out of n»arly five thousand. The President was not requested by Mr. Addicks, it is understood, to ex press immoadiately any further views as to the state of affairs in Delaware, but the gas magnate hopes for some sign of the Presiaent’s favor in the distributior of State patronage before the Delaware Legisiature meets in January. As Mr. Addicks left the President's office he said: “I did not ask the President to take any sides in the question. We have the majority of the votes and want only fair play. We have beaten the Democrats squarely and now we only want to beat the ‘bolters’ in our own party. “There will be an election for two Senators in Delaware next January Two Senators will be elected—two Re publicans.” “And Mr. Addicks will be one of them?” queried The Times representa tive. “There won't be an election unless he is one,” was the significant response. STRONG AND MAY YOHE MAY BE IN NEW YORK Positive Assurance Given That the Couple Is Not at Hastings. YONKERS, N. Y., Dee. 6.—May Yohe and Capi. Putnam Bradlee Strong are not at Hastings as was reported. A gentleman who is very intimate with the Yohe family, but who refuses to allow his name to be mentioned, said today that he had visited the home of Mrs. Yohe several times recently, and was certain that the couple is not in hiding there. In answer 0 questions, however, he admitted that there may be truth in the rumor that Strong and his wife had intended to come to Hastings, but were prevented by the wide publicity given their supposed movements, and that they are now in New York, Distinguisned Maine Stafes= man Expires Shozily After Midnight at the Arlington Hotel, Where Fatal HI ness Occurred. Change for the Worse Came Early in the Evening, and There Was Immediately a Hurried Consultation of Physicians. Conscious Until Within Two Hours Dfcie Death— Wife and Daughter at Bedside When End Came. Gridiron Club Dinner Held in Same Hotel Came fo an Abrupt Conclusion When Sad News Was Learned. Former Speaker Thomas B. Reed, of the House of Representatives, died this morning at 12:10 o'clock, in his apast ments at the Arlington Hotel. Mrs. Reed and their daughter were with him when the end came. v Mr. Reed had been ill four days. He was conscious until within about two hours of his death, but suffering and his weakened condition had clouded the giant intellect which had charmed many and he passed away without recognizing his wife and daughter, who, despite the kindly efforts of the physicians to pre pare them for the worst had hoped against hope. fy 3 The change for the worse was first ‘poticeable yesterday morning, and in spite of saline lndex istration of OX¥EeR and the admin tient fail became apparent the pa could not recover. Uraemic coma, resulting poisoning, was the immediate cause of death, but Mr. Reed's illness was trace able to chronic Bright's disease, brought to the surface Tuesday night by an at tack of appendicitis. from Uraemic Symptoms. Early in the evening the attending physicians issued a bulletin which in dicated their apprehensions. It reed: “Mr. Reed's condition not so faverable. Uraemic symptoms becoming more pro nounced. Almost total suppression of the kidney functions.” Shortly afterward the patient began to sink, and the most hopeful of those ‘who surrounded his bedside realized that the end was rapidly drawing near. Mrs. Reed and their daughter who have been with the distinglished son of the old Pine Tree State since his symptoms became serious a few days ago, were at his side when death appeared. Though Mr. Reed had been seriously ill for several days it was not until vesterday that the gravity of his con dition was realized. An attack of nausea, the result of the uraemic poison ing, had a most trying effect upon his already weakened system, and when he failed to respond to the stimulants given him his physicians were ready to admit that hope was gone. Heroic Measures Employed. The following bulletin, issued yester day morning, ER the gravity of Mr. Reed's condition, and the heroic meas ures employed to prolong life: “The patient passed a fairly good night with the exception of vomiting, whizh was caused by the profound uraemie poisoning. While he is better today than he was thirty-six hours age. his condition is likely to become critical at any moment. He is by no means out of danger yet. With the exception of Mr, ‘Reed's inability to retain nourishment; be is, generally speaking, improving. His fever has lessened some, and hig pulse is in better shana. We have found it necessary to use the saline trans fusion, for the purpose of withdrawing the poison from his system. About a quart of the saline was injected.” Mr. Reed came to Washington last Sunday evening af‘sr attending the banquet in New York the night before in honor of Mark Twain's birthday. Om Monday he appeared in the Supreme Court to renew a motion in an ad miralty case in which the court a few weeks before had declined to grant writ of certiorari. This was his last appearance in public. He went to his hotel and remained in his room Tues day. Having some business before the Navy Department regarding the Ports mouth dry dock, he telephoned Assist ant Secretary of the Navy Darling, re questing him to call at the hotel for conference, and upon Mr. Darling's are Irony explained that he was feeling ill from an attack of indizestion, which he thought would pass away by morning. An hour later he felt worse and sum {noted his physician. Dr. F. A. Mae donald responded, and announced that ye. Reed was suffering from gastritis,

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After a consultation the next morning they discovered evidences of catarrhal appendicitis, and so diagnosed Mr. Reed's complaint. The serious nature of his illness was then apparent, and Mrs. Reed and Miss Reed were informed, and they hurried to Washington. The symptoms of ap pendicitis had abated by Thursday morning, but serious kidney complica tions were manifested, and there were some signs of uraemic poisoning. It was then that Dr. W. C. Goodnow, of Philadelphia, an expert in uraemia, was summoned. After a consultation with Dr. Gardner and Dr. Macdonald, he stated that all was being done for Mr. Reed that could be, and recommended a continuation of the treatment. By this time it was evident that the real danger was from uraemic poison Ing, and not appendicitis, which had merely brought to the surface an acute attack of kidney trouble, from which Mr. Reed has suffered in the past. Lost Forty Pounds. Aware of the existence of Bright's dis ease in a mild form, Mr. Reed had been under a form of treatment and diet for some (ime, and when he came to Wash ington he explained his loss of flesh by saying that he had been taking particu larly good care of himself, and had lost forty pounds by a striet regimen. With the appearance of uraemic acid in the blood, Mr. Reed began to show signs of uraemic coma, and as early as Friday he became unconscious, but per ceptibly improved during the day, and his mind became clear. His tempera ture decreased, and his general condi tion indicated an improvement. The physicians recognized Friday night, however, that Mr, Reed's condi tion was critical. This change came yes terday morning, the uraemic symptcms becoming very marked about 9 o'clock, at which time he was given a saline in jection for the purpose of stimulating the kidneys to action. A second injec tion was given within a hour, and during the day oxygen gas was constantly ad ministered. He continued to grow worse during the afternoon, and about 5 o'clock two more transfusions of salt were given, making in all about three quarts that were administered. His heart became weaker and weaker, notwithstanding the treatment, and it was at this hour that the physicians told Mrs. Reed that they feared that Mr. Reed could not recover. They summoned Dr. Goodnow by telegraph and con tinued the application of oxygen gas. End Near at Hand. Shortly after 9 o'clock Dr. Goodnow reached the hotel and there was an er consultation in the sick room. Reed, though conscious at this time,

was not aware of his condition. It was the opinion of the physicians that the end was but a few hours off. At 10:30 the patient became uncon scious, and this condition was immedi ately followed by a pronounced form of uraemic coma. The coma lasted from 11 o'clock until nridnight, when Mr. Reed died, X Announcement immediately made was of the death of EL and there were hotel y many expressions of sympathy from -public men who had waited in the cor ridors for the last bulletin from the sick chamber.

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Darl ing remarked upon the fact that he was the last person {o transact public busi ness with Mr. Reed. “I was here the evening that he was «taken ill,” said Mr. Darling, “and I no ticed then that he seemed unwell. He did not look well, and he was complain ing that he was compelled to wait over in Washington to attend to some busi ness when it was his wish to return to New York. He said he had had an at tack of indigestion, but thought he would be better in the morning.” ous! RIDIRON DINNER IN PROGRESS WHEN END CAME

PROGRESS WHEN END CAME Mr. Reed died just at the moment when the Gridiron Club's December dinner, to which he had been invited, was closing. At the very instant the life of this remarkable man ended he was being eulogized in the dining room of the ho tel by tle organization which he had so pften honored by his presence. The dinner was at its end. During its progress apprehension concerning Mr. Reed's condition was general, but there was po reference to it until midnight. Then John M. Carson, of the “Philadel phia Public Ledger” and “New York Times,” the oldest living ex-pres.dent ©f the club, paid a touching tribute to the statesman passing away, and the Hon. Joseph G. Cannon followed with a brief but feeling speech in which he re ferred to the dying statesman as the most remarkable man he had known—an incomparable combination of ability and courage. Then the large company of Gridiron members and guests rose and drank the health of the dying Speaker. And that was the moment wien in a room above the banquet hall he died, Herndon Morsell was singing the beau tiful “Song that Reached My Heart” when the news of the death of the great est of Speakers reached the banguet ball. It was a tenderly-touching cir cumstance, recalling the “Nearer, My God, to Thee” of the Buffalo tragedy of last year. While the last notes of Morsell's ro bust but tender song were ringing in the great dining room, the company knew that Reed, the great Reed, was no more. And no dinner ever given in this eity had a more dramatic end. A Loyal Member. Mr. Reed held the record for attend ance at these dinners. He was closely followed by Senator Gorman. But Mr. Reed had attended more djnners than any man not a member, and loved to call himself a member. He was always sarcastic in his comments, and merci lessly “roasted” the club in all his speeches. He was, nevertheless, hugely Popular with the organization. Some years ago he was given a leather medal for having eaten more at the expense of the club than any other man, to which he responded in a deliciously satirical speech. On another occasion he was presented by the club with a revolver, criticised for being ineffective with the gavel, and told to “get busy’ with the sterner im plement. As the members of the club and their guests, including many notables, eame away from the tables the death of the Speaker was the only subject of con versation. Forming in little groups all discussed the departed statesman, and in terms of the warmest admiration and affection. Many Senators and members who had been his devoted associates, supporters and familiars spoke of the man gone. And it was an hour before the last of the guests went away. The demise of the ex-Speaker affected all others at the Arlington as it did those at this notable dinner, and deep regret was everywhere manifested, and bigh tributes paid by every person who mentioned his name. All Was Over. The physicians who had been at the bedside of the dying man, and faithfully fought first to preserve and next to pro long his life came down just as the peo ple were dispersing, and joined with the others in expressions of deep sorrow. They had done their utmosi, and they re ceived thanks, mingled with tears, for their earnest and unavailing efiorts. About the corridors of the hotel were some of the most prominent men in ‘Washington, including Senators Allison, Hanna, and Alger, President Carter of the St. Louis Exposition, Speaker Hen derson, next Speaker Cannon, General Wood, General Corbin, Mr. Babcock, and many others. CAREER OF THE LATE THOMAS BRACKETT REED ANVINAOS DRAUALLLY KILL V Thomas Brackett Reed was born Octo ber 30, 1839, in Portland, Me. He re ceived his early education in the com ‘mon schools of his native city, and at ‘the age of seventeen entered Bowdoin College, from which institution he was ‘graduated in 1860. While a student at the college he won the highest honors and a prize for excellence in English composition. Four years after his grad uation Mr. Reed was a school teacher, at the same time studying law and pre paring for his admission to the bar. Before he had completed his course, however, he was appointed acting as sistant paymaster of the United States Navy, serving on the “tin-clad” Sybil, which patrolled uneventfully on the ‘Tennessee, Cumberland, and Mississippi Rivers. Mr. Reed never boasted of his war record, but frequently joked of his ex perienced He remained in the service, ‘however, until November 4, 1865, when he returned to Portland. Again taking up his legal studies, he was admittei to the bar and entered upon the prac tice of his profession. Three years later he was elected as a Republican to the lower house of the Maipe Legislature, ‘where, in the course of his first term, he succeeded in having passed a bill giving a superior cost tothe county of Cumberland. In 1869 he was re-elected to the house and in 1870 was chosen State senator, from which posi tion he was elevated the same year to the position of attorney general of his State. He retired from office after an efficlent service and in 1873 and for four years thereafter was solicitor for the city of Portland. POP VCP PPP PPI IPT ININI NNN NNI NNTP 099599%59595%59%59%%0%0% 09% First Term in Congress. In the fall election in 1876 Mr. Reed was a candidate for Congress and was successful. He took his seat ir the For ty-fifth Congress and was b t into prominence by a speech--gne of the two formal ones which he ever delivered—in which he argued against the paymeat of damages by the United States for in juries to William and Mary College at the hands of United States troops in the civil war. The subsequent policy of the Government in relation to war claims was largely determined by the defeat of this measure, to which Mr. Reed signal ly contributed. Mr. Reed was re-elected to each suc ceeding Congress, and in 1868 resigned after having been elected to the Fifty sixth Congress. In the Forty-sixth Con gress his skill as a debater first began to be generally recognized, especially so in a speech which he delivered in de fense of United States marshals at elec tions in the South. In the Forty-seventh Congress he was chairman of the Judi ciary Committee and introduced the bill which provided for the distribution of the balance of the Geneva awards. His influence each year becoming more strongly marked, the leadership of his party in the House was finally conceded to him and in the Forty-ninth and Fif tieth Congresses the complimentary nomination for the Speakership was tendered to him by the Republican.

Election to Speakership. In the Fifty-first Congress the Repub licans obtained control of the House by a small majority, and Mr. Reed was elected Speaker on the first ballot. In the first days of his administration of the office much opposition was made by the minority to the enforcement of what Mr. Reed believed to be his right to count members in the House as par ticipating in a vote, despite thelr re fusal to exercise that privilege. The Mr. Franklin W. Calkins, of Wyoming, Wis., who writes many interesting stories for the “Youth's Companion,” says: “Food can make or unmake a writer. For a number of years, living the fedeaty life of the writer and student, I suffered all the ills of nervous dyspepsia. 1 could eat nothing in the morning save a dry crust of toasted bread and a cup of weak coffee. For my dinner at 8 o'clock 1 had been in the habit of eating rare beefsteak, the only food from which 1 seemed to get proper nourishment, but no meal was taken without the after pangs of indigestion; 1 was beginning to get disgusted with life. “About 4 year ago a friend suggested Grape. Nuts, telling me of the benefit he had received from the food, and 1 began with it as directed; I found immediate relict from my indigestion, and in a short time my dyspepsia left me en tirely. 1 have now used Grape-Nuts for a r and have had no trouble with my stomach, hav ing eaten many enjoyable dinners. “1 find, in fact, all you say for Grape-Nuts is true, and it is certainly the food for brain workers, and the truth of your claims is proved in my own cure. 1 have no appetite for meats.” CAN WRITE THEM. Calkins, the Story Te'ler. THE WASHINGTON TIMES, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7. 1902. question of silence on such occasions constituting legal absence, and the de struction thereby of a quorum, was, how ever, decided by the adoption of new rules by the House on February 14, 1590. Because of hig firmness in the matter of ruling, Mr. Reed gained the sobriquet of *‘ezar.” His action as Speaker has since been vindicated by the adoption of his rules by succeeding Speakers. Mr teed was re-elected by a large majority in September, 1890, but his party having sustained national defeat he was suc ceeded to the Speakership by Judge Crisp of Georgia, and for the next two terms he was ihe leader of his party upon the floor, in thy election of 1894 the Republi cans were returned to power in the House, and Mr. Reed was again elected Speaker. In i%96 he was a candidate for the Republican nomination for the Pres idency before the national convention which met in St. Louis. He was de feated, however, by the late President McKinley, and accented another nomina tion for Congress, and was again elect ed Speaker. At Variance With Party. In 1898 he was elected to the Fifty sixth Congress, but soon afterward re signed lur~ole $1 VIS I Women's “>wathmore” $1. 60 Hand-Welt Boots $2 Kid Boots Vomen's and Misses’ Hand-sewed Welt Box Just what you need for thie damp, cold weather Calf, Viel Kid and Patent Leather Winter Boots, We bought 2 large lot of these under their values, and with invisi.le cork soles to keep the feet dry and they'll he all sold within a few days at their regu warm. lar wholesale price, $1.60. Monday's and Tuesday's Small-Priced Specials. 12¢c i15¢ 27¢c 37¢ 8% Ww sen’ i rate x a Child's 3 Lae Men's and Wo- Misses’ and Child's Misses’ and Child's Men's 75¢ grade Edge Lamb’s-wool men’s Black Ker- Good Quality Rub- Fleece Lined Jer- Storm Rubbers; all Soles. a sey Oyesgajiers. i bers. sey ey Legs ins sizes WwW 9 Corner Seveath and K Sts, m. HAHN co.’ S i914 and i916 Pa. Avenue. 233 Pa. Avenue S. E 3 Reliable Shoe Houses TV ANANANANV NAINA VN ANANSN La i iH

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PRIVATE EXAMINATION INTO CASE OF MRS. GORE PARIS, Dec. 8.—~The examining magis trate in the case of Mrs. Ellen Gore, who was found dead in the apartments of the Russian singer Rydzweski, held a private examination in, his chambers today. Consul General Gowdy refuses to say what happened beyond the fact that a representative of the consul was present and that he was certain that the case would be fully and fairly investigated. The examination of witnesses was ad Journed until next Tuesday. HOLIDAY PIANO BARGAINS, RESERVE ONE OF THESE BAR GAINS BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. Second-hand Bradbury, Chickering, Steinway, Vose, Knabe, and Emer son Pianos at Special Christ mas Prices. “We shall require some extra teams to de liver all the pianos we have sold before Christ mas," temarhed Mr. Van Wickle, manager of the Bradbury Co., 1225 Pa. ave., as he superin tended the loading of several fine Bradbury pi anos intended for homes up in the West End. “But we shall deliver every piano before Christmas. No one shall be di ed. We are setting aside quite a num of pianos which are to go out Christmas Eve—this is 2 favorite scheme of ‘Santa Claus’ to give the home folk a pleasant surprise. We require only a deposit on the plano, and there's no more tc pay until after pans, 000000000000 “But those who are contemplating the pur chase of a piano should not delay a minute. All the bargains in those choice second hand up rights are being snapped up as fast as we can show them. We can now give an un dented bargain in a fine Vose Upright Piano at $200—also one of the excellent Emerson U rights at $195. Here is another t of ma 35 make, nearly new, for $175—ot at 15 a Fl the very special Christmas offerings that are liable to first are those $300 and S600 used Bradbury Uprights at $855, $265, $200, $335, and 2365. It is a very rare occurrence, indeed, ‘that a second-hand Bradbury is offered for sale— and these few won't remain very long in our warercoms. jor “We have a Steinway piano up on the fourth floor marked $100—a Knabe at $£5—and 4 Chickering at $55. Any of these instruments can be had on easy terms to suit the customer. “The best way to do if you want to secure ‘one of these bargaine and are not quite ready to have it delivered is to let us put a ‘reserve tag’ on it at once—then it is your Jroperty, for ‘all of the pianos mentioned will be sold long before Christmas Day.” FURS ATA DISCOUNT On account of the backward ness of the season we are going to allow a discount of 30% on all stock goods; for this week A am Gh dus el PSs ge, ons BEL only. FH. ZIRKIN, 825 14TH ST. N. W. IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER OF FINE FURS. a a a A a a a TT TT TT TTT ITT TTT TYTTYYNTTYT TT TTT TTYTTYTYIYYTYTYYTY™Y™™™ RR de BS. rT IY YY TYYY Sughd 40d, 44040004 If It's a White It's All Right. When You Are Ready to Buy a Sewing Machine Do not make the mistake of overlook ing the time-tried and ever-reliable World Famous White, A more suitable Christmas Gift could not be had LEWIS BAAR, 027 F St. N.W. ‘Phone, 2%83, ml EN Er Ta rT I TN FIT Ta I FYY YY TY 8 Al AR D4 ma db ME fe En Lh 4h #5 Jb Fu db tv. fa dB foun AB. ue db Ne ide Ab fv. 28 an ob 4h i 4 eee. ‘SMALL COST FOR HEAT. You. pa lars for Coal to heat the house, ori: d GAS HEATERS get plenty Het ut. and pine cost of foe! is a few cent onomy ing a Gas He rk T Is evident We st makes. AS APPLIANCE EXCHANGE, i42 New York Ave. de6-tf

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fr Conference Held by the Ma jozity of the Senate Com mittee on Teruitories fo Plan Campaign. i. i" IN Mr. Quay and His Coi leagues Still Confident of a Liberal Majority in Sup port of the Cmnibus Billi. 0 i" 18 3 The Statehood fight promises to be the spectacular issue in the Senate this week. Senator Quay and those who are committed to the measure which pro vides for the creation of three new States have not receded from their claim that more than a majority is in favor of the proposition, and it was re peated with emphasis last night that there will be from fifty to fifty-three votes in favor of the omnibus bill. ON

o& A AA a fi N According to a leading Democratic Senator, that side of the upper house, thirty-one votes, is a unit for the origi nal bill, and Mr. Quay has asserted that at least fifteen Republicans are devoted to the omnibus plan. This, it is said, is a minimum claim, and would enable the Statehood people to control the sit uation. A legislator who has followed the situation closely said last night:

1B 0 i ye “lI believe that on Wednesday State hood will show its strength, for, unless the unexpected happens, at least fifty Senators will vote in conformity with the interests of the bill which proposes the elevation of Oklahoma, Arizona, and New Mexico. “For sentimental and business rea sons, the creation of these new States is desirable, and the Eastern alliance that has been secured by the Western ers is a powerful one that promises to IRISHMEN TO PLEAD CAUSE OF EMERALDISLE 3 Reception to Envoys Tonight at Lafayette Theater Under Auspices of the United Irish League. fh

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Irelands ¢atisé will be presented by some of her most eloquent sons this “evening at the Lafayette Theater, when a reception under the auspices of the United Irish League will be extended the Irish envoys. One of the envoys is Michael Davitt, the founder of the jeague. Senator Thomas M. Patterson, of Colorado, will preside. The meeting will be opened at 8 o'clock. 13 Eo

The speakers of the evening will be the Hon. Edward Blake, member of par Fo the n. John Dilion, member 1.001 Y parliament; the Hon. Michael Davitt, founder of the Land League, and several members of Congress. The objects of the meeting, as expressed by Chairman W. J. Elliott, of the committee of arrange ments, are: “First. To honor the representatives of the Irish nation as the accredited en voys of the United Irisa League; and

“Secondly. To acquaint the citizens of the Capital of the nation with the “merits of the struggle now being made by the peopie of Ireland to secure from the Britigh parliament such legislation as will enable them to purchase and hold the soil on which they were born, with such other measures of equitable relief as will place the Irish people on the same plane politically as the Scotch. Welsh and English subjects of the crown. 7x Q« J “The United Irish League of Ireland, supported by their kin in this and other countries, contend for this just and reasonable settlement of the present issues without either advancing or abat ing other claims or demands heretofore the subject of contention with the British government. un NN x 1! NNN 1 “These present issues will be fully ex plained by the envoys this evening, and it is the earnest desire and hope of the branch, under whese auspices the meet fag is held, that a full and representa 4 Fepresenta- Ne SL .r MAY’S nt, a GROOMING PARLORS. Ved L Parisian Electric o 1 Lah A “i i 4 pall 2 Facial Treatment. p23 11] A ou a’ iH OR Wrinkies, Fallen Muscles, Freckles, Pim ples, Moth Paiches, Black i 0 Fl Aa yi J JR 6M AA s+ 1 {i tia Oo [REY hs J heads, Warts, and Moles. Electro-Masso Treatment

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e Ue TL TS 0 SS So -m oy rr a 2 ro OSTEOPATHY. bring about the realization of State hood ambition.” Vigorous Opposition. That there will be vigorous opposi tion to the omnibus bill is obvious. It is known that there was a long con ference yesterday of the majority mem ‘bers of the Committe on Territories. It is said that the committee members, in addition to preparing the report in cupport of the Oklahoma-indian Terri tory proposition, mapped out a plaa of campaign te be pursued when the ‘Senate takes up the substitute offered tor the omnibus Statehood bili. What the campaigh plan was the majority ‘members refused to disclose last night, “but it is likely to be of a character that will compel the supporters of the original measure to show their strength next Wednesday, when the omnibus bill is to be taken up as unfinished business, An Impossible Substitute. Whatever may develop, it is generally conceded that the substitute measure, providing for the cembination of Okla homa and Indian Territory as a single State cannot be taken seriously, how ever the Senate may stand on the gen eral Statehood program. Even though the Quay-Elkins-Democratic portion of the senior body lacks the support to carry Statehood through, the substitute bill will undoubtedly be voted down and the real issue come on the original prop osition, The substitute measure from the Sen ate Committee on Territories is regard ed in the light of a scheme to confuse ‘the situation, for it would produce con ditions particularly repugnant to the majority in the Senate. The Majority Report. Nevertheless, it is understood that on next Wednesday the majority of the Senate Committee on Territories will present a report, explaining in detail its objections to the omnibus Statehood bill and its reasons for substitutirg the tive audience of the Nation's Capital will be in attendance. “The presiding officer of the meeting, Senator Thomas M. Patterson of Colo rado was born in the county of Carlow, ireland, and in his honorable career and exalted position as a peer in the highest legislative chamber in the world. forcibly, and, indeed, happily, illus trates the greatness, generosity, anl unequaled liberty of his adopted coun try. as well as the natural talegt, in dustry, and ability inherent in the Celtic race, where opportunities are given, as in this land of freedom. for their de velopment and exercise. “It is because such opportunities and high rewards are denied the race in its cradle land by an alies- povernmenr-that causes thereof mist interest the Ameri cain public, and hence the appeal of the envoys to the sympathies and judgment of a nation and people who not only enjoy such blessings as a birthright, bu: who have ever generously invited the oppressed and aspiring of other lands to an equa! participation in these favors of the Almighty.” §i

The trustees and the Ladies’ Guild of the Methodist Episcopal Society of Mount Pleasant will held a roosting a the home of Mrs. I. R. Witt, jr. 1334 Cb lumbia Road northwest, oh Monday evening, from 8 to 11 o'clock. The Rev. Joseph Dawson, pastor of the newly es tablished church at Mount Pleasant, and Mrs. Dawson, will be welcomed by the members of the church, 3 a EE a a Sk III III EI hh TH ih ITN NITIES, The breates of Xmas Piano Bargains. PIANOS 51 00 w WEEK

inc bargai wait until they're all pa ip. Anyone ean have a niece piano for Christ mas by paying only #1 a week. Come in Monday and pick out one of these fine square pianos and have us set it aside for you, Rosencranz Piano $i5 Stein fang $20 Stodart Piang 835 Nuns lark dang $30 Malt Co. Pano $40 Biswel Co. Piano. $80 Hatiet Davis iano 50 bray Fiano een $75 Chictering Fiano $6 Steinway riano-.............. $100 RAB PIAID veins snens sess S75 Yose Piang $125 doreaster Piano $50 Knabe Pians $125 Steetnai 7 Plane .u... $1.0 Chicke i>g Piano $:60 Pianos delivered on pavment of small deposit —no more to pay unt fter Ja ary 1. Any one of these pianos will be e taken bac in exehange for new upn and full amount allowed. BRADBURY FACTORY WASERQOMS, hy oil F.G. SMITH, MANUFACTURER 1225 Pa. Ave. W. P, Van Wickie, Manavzer. fa i Ea A Ha aa oun a EEE EE i Ll go gs oS ki ae Ze Zh aad sien tin ine Ze ae lt RA ie Shh J li ua KS uuu aR

rr TY alata te added cde ceed eclibecieci ali RT a rT EMT A WILL WELCOME PASTOR. THE WASHINGTON TIMES, SINDAY. DECEMBER 7. 190°, Oklahoma-Indian Territory plan. It is also expected that the minority wili be ready #t that time to report its reasons for clinging to the original three-State measure. According to the advices received at the Capitol since the introduction of the substitute bill, the West is stil] vigor ous in its advocacy of the original meas ure for the creation of the three States and utterly opposed to the plan for crushing the hopes of the people of Ari zona and New Mexico, who have been so ardently working for Statehood. P\ fr. Delegations Expected. Delegations are likely to reach the Capitol early this week to emphsize Western objections to the effort to shelve the generai Statehood legislative enter prise and to add their strength to that of the Senate advocates of the omnibus bill. It is not expected that the parliamen tary quibble which occupied the atten tion of the Senate on the day when the substitute measure was reported from committee will be further considered in the Statchood fight. That point was to the effect that, at the last session of Congress Senator Quay stated repe.t edly that the Statehood bill was “to be taken up as unfinished business and con tinued uatil disposed of,” but that the President pro tempore, Senator Frye, in stating the proposition had neglected to convey the Pennsylvanian’s real mean ing, saying only that the measure was “to come up as unfinished business.” r. Quay’s Confidence. There was some debate over this con struction of the conditions under which ‘the omnibus bill was to be considered, but it is not probable that it will be continued. In fact, Senator Quay show ed his confidence in a majority for the ‘measure by saying that its friends In ited a test vote ai any time, and it is more than likely that the test vote wiil be taken on Wednesday afternoon next. ANNUAL GONYENTION OF ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE

Session to Be Held in Wash ington This Week.

The seventh annual convention of the American Anti-Sa. on League will be "held in this city bb: .aning Tuesday, and ‘continuing three days. The session of the convention, meet ings of the board of directors, and of the commitiees will be held in Wesley M. E. Church, Calvary Baptist Church, and in the league's headquarters in the Bliss Building. The meetings will be As esided A by the Rev. Dr. Luther B. J i ison. of Foundry M. E. Church, presi dent of the national organization, The national league iz composed of twenty-four State organizations, to gether with several national religious, civie, and temperance bodies. In the District organization there are enrolled churches and young people's societies of the following denominations: Baptist, Christian, Congregational, Friends, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Uni ted Brethren, Universalist. The temper ance societicg are tne Good Templars, Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Rechabi and Sons of Temperance. Other o izations affiliated with the District ue are the Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society, Soldlers’ Home Union, Central Union Mission, Christian Endeavor Union, Washington District Epworth League, Lutheran Young People’s Union, and a number of others. SAKS AND COMPANY. Leaders Since 1867. What to Give---The Best Solution. ee We've prepared for this holiday season with ripe experience. Of necessity our service lies along the sensible and useful lines, which are accepted everywhere by evervbody in these practical times as the most appropriate. VJ h a This experience has taught us to provide more bountifully than ever before, for every Christmas the demand on us increases. In that fact is evidence of the thoughtfuiness and good judgment with which we gather our various lines of apparel. And our policy of adhering strictly to legitimate markings gives our prices the ring of rightness that insures to the gift-giver the fullest measure of value for the investment that is made. (Eta re—— d A RCE Canes and Umbrellas Leather Goods will be Everything boxable wil! oa ‘willb2 enyraved free. stamped ire=. ‘be neatiy boxed free. 3 ih 5 od a

\J et ct 0 ~The Giveah! f Ken's Clothi Ihe biveah:eness of ik.en's Liothing, Appropriateness ap proves, eustom sanetions, and utility argues for the Suit or the Overeoat as a snitable gift, at least with m the home cirele. Where to buy it isn't a question m most of Washington's families. The superiority of Saks-made 1s too thor oughly appreciated. The economy of Saks-prices 18 too well known. It's the economy that fellows ju dicions making, that comes from the combination of workroom and retailing room. What others must have for profit we put into the garments. It's a practical bestness and a logieal saving. We want to commend to the prospective giver oar $15.00

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Special Beside the £30 and’ £40 and $30 a Tuxed) Suits, tailor asks for a Tuxedo Suit to order it doesn’t seem that at £22.50 it could $22.50. he much of a Sait. But you should see it. We've exerted onr facilities to their utmost to make this lot exeeptionally good. The material is fine Freneh Un finished Worsted: the collar and lapels are faced with heavy grade of gros grain silk: back of waistcoat 1s of satin. The ent is of the very latest, the fit absolutely perfect, and the finish all that earefully. consistently. expertly tailored <arments ean be, For a gift or for personal use this leader in Tuxedos ought to appeal most strongly. 10,000 Men's Scarfs, Extra Value. Fancy Silk Scarfs, in Tecks, Four-in-Hands, Clubs, and Batwing=z exclusive and in the same quality of Silk usually used in making up 3% Neck wear. Each Scarf will be boxed separatedly if de sired. Choice— 25¢. Silk Imperlals, Tecks. Four-in-Hands (reversible and lined), Folded English Squares, Ascots, Clubs, and Batwings, ir plain and new colorings and pa‘ terns. In these Scarfs is the usual 75¢ grade of Neckwear Silks Boxed free. Choice— a6c. p Holiday Slippers and Leggins. “Fireside Companions” from tune immemorial Slippers have been in the fore of the giveables. [i is another indieation that the sensible and servieeable is after ail the best selection to make tor a gift, Men's Black and Tan Opera Slip pers, popular shapes: «50 sizes, an WworthoSl23 a PIF... coi cso nn sae snmve ss ar esne rvs Wh Men's Black and Tan Viei Kid Opera and Everett Slip- 1 50 pers, trimmed with patent leather; worth $2 a pair.. Ladies’ Crochet Boudoir Slippers. in all plain colors and com- HC binations: worth $1 a palr.. ..........u... nab J Ladies’ Black, Red, ana Tan Satin. Juliet Slippers, trim med with fur; French and Common-sense heels: bard turned 7 soles. Worth $2 a pair with three stréps or the button styl: full Fauntleroy height: all Children’s Red, Brown, and Black All-wool Jersey Leggins. C sizes to fit ages from 2 to 8 years, and worth $1.50 a pair 69 Saks and Company Penasyiv nia Ave. “and Seventh Street t-te. dE EE Specials in House Coas and Bath Blankets, Jackets of Oxford Gray Cloth, with reverse side of neat Red check: all wool, finished with silk cord and frogs; properly ent: all

Tlie Se 83.95 Two-toned Cloth and Plain Tricot Jackets; the reverse side trimming the former and quilted satin trimming the Tricots. Silk eords and frogs; all sizes. and worth $6.50. “5 5 (‘hoiee 4.9 Blanket Robes. in several hand someiy striped patterns: eut extra long and full: very cffeciive and well made and finished. There are cords at neck and girdles at waist, with tassels. These are worth $3 95 85. Choige EE EEE EEE Blanket Robes. in neat and new stripe and geometnieai figured de signs: {ull length and extra wide-eut. They look as comfortable as they are; cord at neek and girdle at waist. Worth £6.50. 4 410) Choree Latest Movelties in Men’s Haberdashery. Every item has been selected with its givea ble appropria eness in mind. Fancy Web Suspenders, in new patterns; strong ends and latest improved cast-offs. iach pair in a separate bDOX.....cccuvuiunnnns Silk Suspenders, in solid colors and fancy effects; stronz mounting; each pair in a SEDAPRLE BOX. ....cch is iit tne sansa sietns ann" size letters, neatly embroidered. Truly a SPRCIRE FOF. «vii danas dans aa sn RA Men's White HWemstitched Handker chiefs, with initials neatly embroidered; 1. half dozen in box....... Lc. White Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, hem stitched and with embroidered initials; very 25C Japonette Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, full 14€ sheer and fine; ail letters. Bach............. Men's Silk Handkerchiefs, the fuil size, with clabor=tely em- 250 broidered initials: any letter ape a ee Black Satin, Peau de Soie and Barathea Sik Dres Shields, with standing collar; lined with white satis, extra $1 00 goed quality and full size............... RE Vr Men's Linen and Unlined Tan and Gray Gloves: Tans are Dogskias; 3 are Mocha; we know there's no better Glove sold at 2 pair, {or these 2re made to our special order. Each $1] {i pair wi fil De ReRtlY DOREE. in verained naan NEE TE 0 Scotch Woel Gloves, in solid Gray, Tan, White, and Black: also new fancy patterns. The solid colors are 50c¢c and 21: the we 5C Fancics are PETIA Yo A Sr 0 ANDAR SE a ol X Holiday Umbrellas and Canes. An Umbrella, or a Cane either, is a praetieal gift—and praetieal gifts are alwavs the best. If there's chance for engraving we'll do it free. Men's English Gloria Umbreiias, mounted on steel rods, with paragon frames and Natural Wood and rimmed handles; cases and tassels; both 26-inch and 28 inch. A special of ours at.. N Men's Silk Gloria Umbrellas, with Natural Wood handies, trimmed with Sterling silver: movnted ep steel rods and paragon §1 50 frames; 26 and 28-inch. Worth $2....... H Men's Union Taffeta Silk Umbrellas, with Sterling siiver trimmed handles; tight-roll, paragon frame; 26 and 28- 2.00 sch. Worth $3, for. 50 aie aia Canes, of Pairidge and Cemngo Wood, ar- 5(€ tistically trimmed with Sterling Silver.

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Assistant Secretarv of the Treasury Ailes and Com missioner of Patents Allen Present Their Views. Both Oppose Transfer of Divisions That Come Under Jurisdiction ot De partments They Represent The hearings on the bill passed by the Senate at the last session of Con gress creating a new Department of Commerce, with a representative in the Cabinet, were resumed yesterday before the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Commissioner of Patents Allen was questioned with reference to the pro posed transfer of the Patent Office from the Interior Department to the Depart ment of Commerce. He exprecged the belief that it would be best to leave the ,office in the Interior Department, and that no change be made. Assistant Secretary Ailes of the Treas ury was also heard. He said the Treas ury Department was opposed to the transfer of the nine different bureaus under its control to the proposed De partment, seven of them being of much importance. If, however, the Depart ment of Commerce was to be formed, then the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury felt that his department should contribute some portion of its numerous bureaus to help form a nucleus for {ts organization. To take nine bureaus or servicos from the Treasury Department, and several from other bureaus at once would make the Departi-ent of Commerce one of the Jargeset. This, Mr. Ailes said, he be lieved was wrong. He thought the new department should begin modestly, and bureaus relating to commerce should be transferred gradually to it. caristmas thoughts—Canristmas preparations everywhere. ltougiht to be a jolly. merry Christmas if people are buying everywhere else as they are here. We know those who are buying gifts, whether they buy toys or substantials. They tell us they want the articles boxed or re served to delivered Christmas time. which of course we do. Those people are showing a commendable forethought, too. They're buying before the last rush—-they’re taking their time in making selections and they're choosing from the fullest stocks; too.

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MECHANICAL TOYS. Dancing Boys and Girls, as 25¢ well as Jabberwock Clowns. Autos, Acrobats, ete.......... Trick Sea Lions, RANG URE, 4 ives inns sacnrens

SLEDS. Tomorrow we will offer 50 extra heavy Sleds for boys; solid steel spring runners; extra strongly braced; $1.39 values. pRiee AMORBRY ....concacivariacaiss 2 14

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4 a Table Tennis, with vellum rackets, four regulation balls, strong A net; $1.50 set. Special price J

Toy China Closets, well made, just like the regular china closets; very desir

Rhea: At... ..ornniisss 4" and Yat TOY TEA SETS. i PE RN A 19¢ “4 ei irs 3 po J J "nr Yr ox x A 1 We've assembled about everything that's worthy Mueh came from Germany. at making toys over there—and, of course, They're partieularly elever American produetions are One dozen extra fine ie piece Tea Sets, worth $1.50, g8¢ Ww nis Po gr wid A3 TOOL CHESTS. Rr pg CR ARC DRG We will offer a special one tomor recw, which has, besides saw, augur, ete, a water-level gauge. The Yat regular price of this is $1.50..... TOY RANGES. 25¢ Ranges......... Aa 0c Rangee.......... danenve buna 39° 3000 REAMBeS.. ours 85¢ These are all perfectly well made and will burn just like the regular household range, DOLLS. BRE acy avs wna wa an a va ak Anh a ade AOR bg wigs, FE, Bes ss nude asses ssensanstonnss ed Bisque Dolls in fancy dresses -hanl-sewed wigs, ete, 20-in. iv] aR! re gp pe Oleine Bisque Dolls at $1.98, 52. Very attractive Kid Dolls, with shoes and stockings, at. wigs—jointed hip, at............ Kid Dolls, 21-in. high—joint Imperial Kid Dolls, Bisque Dolls, with jointed hips, Dressed Dolls of every kind Rox 25¢ to 34.98. $3.98, $5.00, $5.98, up to $7.00. po Kid Dolls, with hand- sewed SC ed hips— regular $1.00 values at [5] Worth 32.00, FOF. ...coscssr enna Millinery. 4 bd N N 3 Wings, Birds, Breasts, &e. p pe All fine imported goods, in exquisite colorings, to be sold at exaetly half of the marked prices. A special lot of Trimmed Hats, nade of the finest materials and trimmed in perfect style; some are made of velvet, trimmed in laces, jet, and millinery novelties, pi and they cell regularly for from $7 to $10. Mon- $4 4% BAW css saris ssrsrnrnnsrsnass M 4 3: 2 Children's Flats, in Scratch Felts, th- ‘atest shapes, in Castor, Black,

4 LJ Ng A 2 Red, Blue, and Brown. A hat that's a value at 98¢, is 44€ ES EE A OR I RY Children’s Round Hats, in Blue and Red only; made of good felt, trimmed with band avd long stream ers of ribbon. Just the thing for the little ones to wear f Sunday. Mopday.............. White Coque Feather Boas, 2 yards long, very full, fluffy, and soft, and pure whit "extremely stylish, Oth ects ask 34 for their like. Our price Mon- Y 48 BRE cane neersssnsrirnevass RR GOLDENBERG’'S. fr THE DEPENDABLE STORE. |r GOLDENGERT THE dn SE a EE Sa—. Seem ers

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L CL Lf Lf LL LL Rll lL lolol IPIIIIPIIPIPIPIPPP PP 000000000000 000000009009909e PUPA PIPPI AIDED SS SSS SS et ena aa ES SS SE AA Sn a a A a A A A 3 Mr. Ailes was opposed to a transfer of the Life Saving, Light House and Marine Hospital Services from the Treas ury to the proposed Commerce Depart ment because of a conflict in authority. As to the Bureau of Navigation it was closely related to the Treasury by the collection of tonnage taxes. The Bureau of Statistics, which, it would naturally seem, should be trans ferred. Mr. Ailes said he opposed because of administration difficulties. The statis tical information was gathered by the customs agents, and the transfer would largely disrupt the system. The Light House Board and the Coast and Geodetic Survey should go te the Department of Commerce. The officials in both these services were in favor of the change. The Immigration Bureau should also be transferred. Ii was brought out that the cost for ex cluding pauper immigrants from the United States ranges at times from $1,100 to $1,200 apiece. The Treasury cflicials, Secretary Ailes con.inued, were also favorable to the transfer of the Bureau of Standards, which he said was to be to the manu facturers what the Department of Agri culture was to agriculturirts. Upon being asked if he did not believe that the new department should be only composed of those bureaus which the ‘other departments of the Government would recommend should be transferrec and other bureaus added later, Secretar) Ailes replied affirmatively. He frankl) admitted, however, in answer to a direc question, that the time would not ar rive when a department would ever vol ‘untarily give up one of its bureaus. At noon the committee adjourned until Monday merning Mary E. Hotchkiss, by her will, dated May, 1868, filed yesterday for probate in the office of the Register of Wills for the District, leaves $1 to her son, Miles 8. Hotchkiss. In consideration of the fact that her daughters, Susan H. and Ina V. Hotchkiss have and are now sup porting their egigter Carrie in an asylum for the insane, she leaves them the re mainder of her estate. MRS. HOTCHKISS WILL. THE DEPENDABLE STORE. MILITARY TO OFFIGER PHILIPPINE POLICE House Agrees to Report Con stabulary Bill The House Committee on Insular Af fairs unanimously agreed to report the Hcuse bill, which provides that army officers shall be assigned as chiefs and assistant chiefs of the Philippine con stabulary. Gen. Luke E. Wright, who was before the committee Friday, appeared before it again yesterday and supplemented his statement by saying he had consulted with Generals Corbin and Young and had found them both in favor of the measure. Col. €C. V. Edwards, chief of the bureau of insular affairs, of the War Depart ment, told the committee that so far as he knew the War Department was strongly in favor of the bill. According to the provision of the measure, the Philippine constabulary, which consist of 6,000 men, and as de signed to ultimately replace the Amer ican troops in the islands. will be com manded by an army ofMecer, with the rank of brigadier general, an? two offi cers with the rank of coionei.

No acticn was taken by the commit tee on the Philippine gold standard bill. It has been decided to pestpone Dis trict Cay in the House from the coming Mcnday until a week from that date. ON. SCHOONER GROUNDS AND ANCTHER SINKS Both Drag Away From Anchorage ia Friday’s Storm. NEW YORK, Dec. 6.—The schooner E. M. Robinson, Captain Brown, of Jersey City, with coal for Patchogue, dragged her anchor in the blow yesterday and grounded cn Farm Shoals, Great South Bay. She will have to lighter her deck load before she floats. The sloop yacht Ella, belonging to the New Fire Island Hotel, sank at her moorings this morning. She was dam aged by the storm. SEVENTH AND X STS. Furs. Brook Mink Neck Scarfs, with clusters of tails and chain fastenings. Worth $3.50,

for.. Brown Sable, Skunk, and Opos sum Scarfs, with Flusiers of tails to match. 05 VRIBE, BOF css so son ux sing Genuine Mink Scarfs, with full animal tails. i 45 Worth 38.98, fOr Real Marten Fur Jcarfs, medium size, with full fluffy tails to match; $10 values. b. 8 MORAY sue inn svnenns rend N 4 Isabella Fur Boas, with large tails. Worth $12.50, $8. 50 1) EAE, mE RY Genuine Mink Searfs, with large $10 00 tails. Worth $15, for Notions. S¢ Brainard Armstrong Co.'s black and colored Spool Silks, 42%¢c doz 6-yard pieces of White Feather BRARCHE BPR oo vsivnsennsansnsnnnk 3%e¢c 35¢ Guaranteed Steel Scissors—all BEBE oo sss resist harine ss oseis ns 23¢ 2c Aiuminum Thimbles, for..... Sc 10¢ Electro Silicon Polish....... Sc King's 200 yards Spocl Cotton..13¢c 6 cards of Hooks and Eyes in a DOX, SOF... ...cvntsnrrevasenssnssssns Se 12 doz Agate Buttons, for........ 4c Dressmaker’s Pins, 6 papers for. Se 1%¢ Barbour’'s 200-yard Spools Linon ThHreall ......:xvcesesesarens Te 15¢ Shell Hair Pins.......... ge doz s-vard pieces of White Tape, half SOE WEB iis sani eves fuss rnnn 10¢ 10c “San Toy’ Collar Buttons, 3c doz Fancy Garters (in glass boxes), with buckle and ribbon bows..... 25¢ 12-yard pieces of Soutache and Hercules Braid, in red or black: usually 2¢ yard; in 12-yard pleces 1) DR MINOR SE BOTT Puan. RE 9c Ribbons (Galore. Lowly Priced. 3lack Velvet Ribbons, in Nos, 11-8, 1%. and 12, with fast edge; o o regular 16c, 1%c, and 23c values; in bolts of 10 yards. 11€ Special for Monday........... 200 assorted pieces of All-silk Double-f~--d Satin Ribbon, Nos. 5 7, 9 and 12; regularly worth up

to 15¢ yard, black in cluded in the lot. Special fC Holiday Pillow Ribbons, in all the new and exquisite patterns, with draw strings; sold every where at 23¢ yard. Special 75C Dass Ria. rer ren rrr ane 55 cartons of All-silk Satin Taf feta Ribbons, in plain black or white, full 4 and 4% inches 15¢ wide; regular 25c¢ value. Spe CIBE FOP «vs os resnsnsties snntan THF WASHINGTON TIMER SUNDAY. DECEMBER 7. 1902 AUTO CHASE MAY RESULT INPCLIGERAN'S DEATH Chauffeur and Companions Escape Unid nufied. CHICAGO, Ieee. 6.—Iin a collision caused by the pursuit of a man and a woman in a racine automobile in Michi gan Avenue last night, Policeman James Wall, of the South Park force, was 50 badly injured that he may die. His horse was killed and a horse of a team driven by C. M. Favorite, of Armour Co., was so badly injured that it had to be shot. The mysterious occupants of the automo bile escaped, Stirred by the accident, Corpori.tion Counsel Walker is reagitating is plan of numbering all autos plainiy, so that scorchers may be identified and prose cuted. EMBEZZLER O'BRIEN EN ROUTE FOR wASHINGTON United States Marshal Shine Expected to Deliver His Charge Tuesday. $5173, 80,0% Detective Frank Helan, who went to San Francisco nearly a month ago to secure custody of John Lawrence O'Brien, the confessed embezzler, re turned to this city Friday night. The requisite papers were secured after tedious proceedings in three courts. O’Brien will be delivered to the Dis trict authorities on Wednesday or Thursday of next week by United States Marshal John H. Shine, of San Fran cisco. Marshal Shine started for this city Tuesday, and is making stops for rest at the larger towns on the way. Detective Helan made the trip home in five dars. Mrs. O'Brien, who became a bride ths day he lef{t the city for the West, is on her way to the home of her parents here. She was Miss Della O'Day. formerly a clerk in the* Treasury De partment. She is expected on Monday. O'Brien is under indictment by the grand jury for embezzling $5,400 (rem Frank Hume, a wholesale grocer. GOLDENBERG'S. China and Glassware. Breakfast Sets In Cut Glass effects, consisting of Sugar Bowl, Spoon Holder, Cream Pitcher, and Butter Dish; a new paitern. J Entire set $03 .occvnei ai sres Wine Sets Ip Cut Glass ef fects—with 6 glasses, decan- 47C ter and tray, 2of..c.0sv0enns The “newest” fad—Cerise Parlor Lamps, with solid brass oil tank, has ‘success’ burner, which is removable and J X with round wick, for.... Rogers’ Al Plated Tea Spoons, entirely new pat- terns; all warranted. Set 4 C Of 6 for......oen PORE TRY J Table Spoons to match the 08C Above Bet JOR... ...cevnerrers The “New Process” Oil Heater, with removable oil fount; large sie wick; will heat a good-sized room; every heater guaranteed not to smoke or smell $4 19 For a leader Monday Gas Radiators, 4 tubes, with jewels and aluminum finish. A splendid heater 1 ERs ig Cassa arasas The Suvio Gis Heater fits over the burner; will heat a good-sized room with very little expense. For an introduction, we'll J sell them one day at..... A large variety of American Porce lain Dinner Sets, with gold and “oral decorations: every plece warranted against crazing; full 100 pieces. Cholce for RA one day....c.cenveaencnn 38-inch All-wool Black Cheviot, one of the best materials for wear and tear on the mar- 3a ket. Special for.............. 46-inch Black All-wooi Nuns’ Veil ing: also 46-inch Black All-wool, Silk-finished Henrietta Cloth; (wo weaves of great popularity with all who seek a firm, soft-finished material; suitable for waists by 4 and dresses; 89c value. Spe- BERD JON. «s+ ovis sais san sn sinimivmns J f0-inch Black All-wocol Broadrloth: also Black Unfinished Worsteds; these are among the leading medium neavy-weight fabrics used for tailor-made suits or skirts; hy worth $1.26 yard. Special for. 14ne Lnristmas spirit nasn t lessened our ambition to undersell. Underselling is the rock on which this business is built. According to our lights, if we can do for you only as well as our compstitors, the rea son for purchasing here is only convenience—where. on the other hand. if we can offer you the same goods for less money, or better goods for the same money, the purse interest. which is, after all, the strongest inter est in these times of ours, says: "Buy at Goldenberg’s.” We'vs as sembled a list of goods-—gift goods—and every-day needs to start the week's selling that'll answer every question of need and fancy. ons are plentiful in this department in Cut Glass Effects. BANK EXCHANGES SHOW HEAYY PYRIENTS Larger Thin Last Year in Most Cities Reporung. Bank exchanges still show heavy pay ments through the banks. Total ex changes this week at all leading cities in the United States are $2,248 909 508, a gain of 1.7 per cent over last year, and 28.7 per cent over 1809. Exchanges are larger than last year at nearly every city reporting, though Chicago and some of the middle Western cities report a loss. Comparison is now made with an ex ceptionally active pericd last year, and some losses arc not unaatural, but with total exchanges as large as appears in this week's statement settlements through the banks are heavy and show great activity in most lines of trade. Average daily bank exchanges for the year to date, compared with preceding years are given below: 10602. 1901. December, $376,251 000 $388 208,000 November, 405,006,000 379,730,000 October 300,130 000 324 018.000 3d Quar... 352,340,000 305,048,000 2d Guar... 8360,6€3.000 130,012 500 Isl Quar.. 351,850,000 308,137,000 FREE TRANSPORTATION FOR NEGROES 10 WEST AFRICA Many of the Race in Southern States Said to be Willing to Go. LONDON, Dec. 6.—At a meeting of the African Trade Section of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce Sir Alfred L. Jones, president of the chamber, read a letter from Asa Thompson, of Gaines ville, Ga., in reference to the West Afri can cotton-growing experiments, Mr. Thompson stated that a large number of negro cotton growers of the Southern States would be g ad, under favorable conditions, te engage in farm ing in West Africa. He suggested that free transportation by British steam ships and railrcads be provided for them. THE DEPENDABLE STORE. Nickel Reading Lamps, with B. H. Burner; solid brass with white porcelain 123 shade. For Monday...... American Cutlery Co. Carv ing Knives and Forks. For 250 entire set we ask............. Gold-plated Clocks in a variety of styles. Works in the clock also warranted. Choice ory 8 MOBARY «.ovonecisnsspnins snine Silver-plated Nut Sets, picks and 1 cracker, in neat 43 Sik: Hped DOE... ..viviivenva Carlsbad China Tinted 2nd Decorated Cake Plates, .56C new designs. .......ocvvvnnnen Children's Sets, consisting of sil ver-plated knife, Tork, spoon, nankin ring, and engraved mug in a dainty lined box A large assortment of Parlor Lamps, some tinted, others C with floral decorations—large 98 twurners. Cholce............. Austrian Glass Wine Sets with tray-—handsome gold dec- yg orations—cholce of two styles of glasses. Per sel Carlshad China Oatmeal Sets; neat floral designs with gold decorations. Set for.... Water sets in cut glass ef- MN fects with extra large pitch- s er; 6 glasses and tray for.. Large size Punch Bowls, cut-glass pattern—with separate stand i Punch Glasses to match, 15¢ per dozen..........cccinninnnn 45-inch Black Mchair Sicilian, high luster, dust procf; an excellent material for general use; regular 5% grade. Special 4 11 BNE she scm sin ain sv dinie un den sina 50-iach Black All-weool Chevio; al€o 40-in~h Black All-wool Zibilene; two very stylish and popular weaves for tallor-made suits or skirts: regularly worth 59¢ 56( and Special for.......... 44-inch Aill-wool Black French Voile; also Tucked: and Plain Mise tral. These are the transparent, crisp-finished fabrics so much in vogue now for skirts and er tire suits; regularly markeu S9¢c. Special for......... COMPLETE RECORD OF be PROGRESS OF SCIENC Annual Report of the Smithsonian Institution Ready for Distribution to Pub.ic. The Smithsonian Institution has just issued its annual report for 1901, which, taking it all in all, is about as complete a record of the progress of science as it is possible to find in a single volume. The report has been called “the bea: popular scientific annual in the world.” Fcllowing an established precedent, the present volume contains an appendix of papers on various timely subjects, some of them original and some re prints, but all by authorities on the special subjects, The range of interest covered by these writings is so broad that, though they are classed as scien tific literature, yet the gzencral reader will find much in them to demand his at tention, for even very intricate problems may be easily understood il the writes is a master of his subject. Selection of Papers. Unusual care has been taken In se lecting the papers, and when it is known that practically all publications of prom inence appearing throughout the world are considered with this use in view, it will be understood how so much of in terest can be assembled in a single book. Even the business reports have much of interest, dealing as they do with the undertakings of cne of the great insti tutions of the world. The organization of the Ilasiitution is in itself unique, having as its sponsor the Government of the United States, and as members. ex officio, the President of the United States and his Cabinet. Large Scientific Library. The Institution has a scientific library containing nearly kalf a million publica ticns, mainly these of the scientific and learned bodies of the world. In this re spect this library is one of the best of its kind in the country. A new enter prise at present under the fostering care of the Institution is the United States branch ef the International Catalogue of Sclentifie Literature, which has, as its SEVENTH AND K STS. 28-inch Whipcord Suitings, heavy wale, an eXce:ilent material for both 1 s” and children’s wear, in Royal French Blue, Garnet, Cardinal, Castor, etc. Regular value, 3%. Special for Mon- 2 IRR RR RPA wh Ve we 16- inch Reversible Mohzir of rich luster—in Royal, French, and Navy Blue. This is an ideal fabric for separate skirts or for full suits, Regular value, 50c. 35C Monday. ..c.... ase tees cite 44-inch All-wocl Cheviot Serge, good weights, camel's hair finish. The colors are Royal and Navy Blue, Ga: net, Brewn, Tan, Castor, Gray, I or Regular value, 43€ bbe. For Monday TRI PAR A lot of choice and very stylish Dress materials, in the much-wanted shades of blue. They include the 44 inch all-wool satin-face Prunellas, 46-inch fine quality Whipcords, 45 inch All-wool Crepe, 46-inch All woel Mistral Suiting, 52-inch All wool heavy-weight Cheviots, ani 46 inch wide All-wool Granite Cloth. All new and desirable shades of blue. Goods that have cold as high as 8% a yard. For 69C BRORBIAY caanis si» oinannsonssed eine In the Ready-to-wear Dept. Skirts. Walking Skirts of Kruickerbocker goods—in brown, blue, and black— also Thibet, in gray, blue, and black. Made with slot seams and 3 4 9 L 3.0 tailor stitched bottoms. Ladies’ Suits. SO values af........J. Walking Suits, made of Thibet, in blue and black—jackets ard skirts trimmed with straps of same. $15.00 val- C10 bu wes. Monday.....ssua-- Dress Suits, in all Yenetian— made with stylish 0s blouse jackets. $15.00 NR VRS. FOF. ..acnnee ss Dress Suits, of flie broadcloth and cheviot—blouse jacket—mew style skirts—best man- ek “16. g ored workmanship. $22 Sais, BOP. water ie rave Children’s 2a Misses’ Coats. Children’s and Misses’ Leng Coats, made of cheviot and Melton cloth— trimmed with velvet and braids—fu!l backs—both plain and with inverted pieats. Also short ccats with invert ed pleat backs. Sizes 6 a. to 14 rears. All col ors. Regular $5 to $8 values, at... cones Ladies’ Coats, Kersey Coats, 22 and 24-in lengths, double breasted styles, in black and castor, worth “$4. a8 Sl 38, for... 0s

Kersey and Slontenas Coats, some with peau de sole lapels, all satin lining. 1a 5. 9 values, fOr. v0 een anes 22, 24, and 26-in. Kersey Coats, with slot scams, some corded, others s.e trimmed in velvet, blac and colors. Stylish Moate Carlo Coats, 26 inch length, with inverted RY (L440 pieat body; finely *2il ored—§15 value for.. 27-inch Black soniénae Cloth Coats, in double-breasted stylcs, fitted backs; $12.98 G 34 ve Pine Broadcloth and Kersey Coats, COREE, JOT... conics sciinmms 27-inch le noth; Monte Carlo style. tastefully o tricomed; worth $17; 1 20 3 a LV AS $18.50 Monte Carle Coats, riade ‘of elegant kerseys; dou- 4° 2 ble shoulder capes; 13 linings of satin; for.. 2 Swell 45-inch Kersey Coats, with full back amd triple shoulder capes, that sell for 220, at...... k 3 v ny 7. 8 VRINES, JOP... cuvinwssvdes 515.00 Colored Dress Goods. name implies, the purpose of cata loguing and publishing a yearly index ta all of the current scientific literature oi the world This report will be widely distributed to libraries throughout the country, and it will therefore be accessible to all. The fllustraticns, both coicred and un colored, with which the vélivme is boun tifully provided alone make it worthy of more thar passing notice: PUT OFF AND LOCKED UP; FOUND TICKET IN CELL Elusive Pastebeard Made Trouble for Man on Way Home to Family. William B. Gray, a middle-aged man, whe says that his home is in Philadel phia_ had the unusval experience yester day of being put off the train in waich he was making his way from Pittsburg to Philadelphia and then being locked up in a Baltimore police sta on on, ac count of the lcss of his ticket. He found the elusive passport shortly after being locked _. When brought before Justice Loden on a charge of being on the ears ef the Baliimore and Ohio Railroad unauthor ized, Mr. Cray tcld the magistrate that when the conductor came to him for his fare between Pahimore and Washing ton he could not find the ticket, 1€ had no money and was put off the trata Camden station. He has a wife 2nd child in the City of Brotherly Love, and was anxious to get there. Wandering cut to Carroll Switeh, he bearded an incoming freight train, to be promptly carried in to Camden sta ticn again anl arrested by Offleer Hugh MeCall. He had been in bis cell only a short time when he called Tornkey Sin clair and told him that he had found his ticket between His v&5i: pd Ms shirt. The justice dismissed the case: 56-inch Extra Heavy-weight Mel ton Cloth; in the proper weights to be used without lining, .colors; are Black, Brown, Medium, and Oxford, Gray, also the striped ef- fects. Regular value, T75c. 4 Por Monday... s=issvanssns 52-inch All-wool Venetisn and Broadcloth, smooth finish, high lus ter; in Navy, Royal, Tan, Castor, Garnet, Ox-Blood, Green, Brown, Gray, etc. Regular 33 price, 98c. For Moaday...... 44-inch Silk and Wool Crepe de Chine, very soft texture; in-Royal and Navy Blue, Tan, Castor, Pearl, and Steel Gray. Meon- 48€ BY vu siiivn serio: ao mmis x 25 TOF 56-ineh All-wool Heavy-weight Thiket Cloth, in Navy, Royal, Black, ete.; very desirable for tailor made costumes. Regular value, $1.40. i 1 9 Monfiay. cui nema 56-inch very heavy Kersey Cloth, satin face, high luster; colors are Garnet, Tan, Castor, Green, Brown, Royal, Navy, Black, ete. i Regular price, 32.50. Mon- 3Y 98 oo PER SRI SR i GOLDENBERG’S. 4

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ANNUAL POULTRY SHOW OPENS TUESDAY MORNING Fowls, Hares, and Cats Are to Be Exhibited at the Masonic Temple Much Interest Is Evident

Incubator and Brooder Rep resentatives Will Display Interesting Poultry Ap pliances. The annual poultry shew of the Washington Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association will open Tuesday morning at the Masonic Temple, Ninth and F Streets northwest. The exhibit will continue until Saturday evening. A special feature of the show will be the entries of the Washington Cat Club. Few persons realize the importance of the poultry industry to this country. To say that the aggregate income (o (he poultry raisers of the United States from eggs and fowls was greater than that from any other industry, iron, oil, coal. and railroading not excepted, would be a surprise to many. Bvt such is a fact. Abundance of Cats. Besides the display of fowls, there will be an exhibit of Belgian hares, and cats of all kinds and conditions. lduch at tention has been given to this feature of the show, and a fine colleciion of felines from the animal known as the common fireside cat to the fancy Asiatic breed, will be on exhibition. RA)

In addition to the display of hun dreds of individual exhibits of fancy poultry, cats, Belgian hares, guinea pigs, and guinea hens, there will be an in teresting display-ef poultry appliances. The incubator and brooder representa tives will be there with their machines in “all operation, arrangements having been made to hatch eggs in the course of the show. This will be one of the most interesting sights. The exhibit of appliances and devices designed to save labor and assist poultrymen to accom plish the greatest resuits will include many new inventions The interest in poultry raising throughout the country is increasing every year, and a large number of per sons enter the business merely for the pleasure of it. This interest has raised the standard and fostered interest in quality, and is the prime reason for the growth of the poultry shows. The old mongrel, or “barnyard hen” of years ago is fast being replaced by the more elegant and more useful fancy fowl which is superior in egg production and quality of meat to the “‘serub.” A few facts and figures will serve to give some idea of the magnitude of the operations of the “great American hen.’ The Department of Agriculture says that in 1890 the American hen furnished 10,000,500,000 eggs, and yet, in 1890 the United States imported 96,000,000 eggs. The ships of the United States could not begin to carry the entire yearly output. There are so many hens and roosters in this country, that, placed at a distance of four feet apart, they would cover the entire railroad mileage of the United States In 1901 it is estimated that 10,000,000, 000 eggs were lald. This is only an aver age of thirty-eight eggs a year per hen, and is considered low. If Congress should pass a law and make an equal di vision of all the chickens in the United States there would be about 3% chickens for every man, woman, and child, and about 142 eggs each for every person. All the eggs laid in the United States last year would weigh about 655,000 tons, or about four times the tonnage of the Ynited States Navy. If all the hens in this country were rolled into one, they would make a nice Thanksgiving dish weighing 1,000,000 tons. E Ve Bi} y ERim es

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The poultry show is now an annual event in this city, occurring in Decem ber or January, and is meeting with cor dial local support. Washington affords many attractions that cannot possibly be had in any other city, and as a show center is destined to become one of the greatest in fhe country. A show at the Capital City of the nation is in reality a show to the civilized world, and, if continued year in and year out, will open up an extensive foreign trade, we 2 3 Wy Re} A 1 hd A Yi 3 i A A! The shows are of much benefit to the poultryman. It gives him an opportuni ty to display his stock. He wins prizes, cups, medals, and ribbons, and they be some a part of his advertising medium lo secure trade. He makes sales, com pares notes, learns what his competitors are doing, what they have, and how their stock compares with his own. He not only makes sales, but new friends and prospective customers. The great public attending the show come to see and to admire the fruits of his labors. The poultryman comes to conquer or to be ronquered, for his reputation will be wade or lost.

ie ELKS WILL OBSERVE ANNUAL MEMORIAL

if Services To Be Held In Chase’s Theater This Afternoon--Musical eet! 10H NN) 3 NU iA Program. 17 A 3 Elks throughout the United States will »bserve the annual memorial of the or ganization this afternoon. 3 a! és ly 3

The local branch of the order will hold ts services at Chase's Theater. Lieuten mt Santelmann, leader of the Marine 3and, and a prominent member of the Clk lodge of this city, will have charge if the music and the Elks quartet com wsed of William Humphries, Alexander fosher, Frank Rebstock and William fcFarland will sing several selections. C

—-Q A 3 {SC CA LE DAT DRE, a 2 m Addresses will be made by prominent aembers of the society, and the roll will we called in order to ascertain to what xtent the ranks have been thinned by wath within the past year, Tb MN treet. MN Ny

Interest Widespread. Billions of Eggs. MET FIRST WITH ARMS, THEN WITH OPEN ARMS ramp in Indiana Becomes One of the Family He Was T:iying to Rob. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Dec. 6.—While Mrs, William Calvert waz at home alone on her Brewn county farm, yesterday morning, she heard some one in her sleeping room. She con’ronted the in truder with a revolver. The man begged her not to shoot, and ‘said he was pressed by hunger and had entered the house in the hope of finding something to cat. Mrs. Calvert made him take off his coat and tu'n his pockets inside out. When she was satisfied that he was tn armed she led the way to the kitchen, made a cup of coffee for him, and gave him a meal. The man gave his name as Richard Johnson, and said that he once lived in Cleveland, Chio, but his relatives were dead. He had been unfortunate in busi nc-ss, and eight years ago he became a tramp. Mrs. Calvert asked him if he had ever known the name of Calvert in Cleveland, and he replied that he hal lived oppo site Colonel Calvert, and that his sis‘e. end the woman the colonel married hod been warm friends. Mrs. Calvert then made herself known and became convinced through subse quent conversation that the tramp was the brather of her dead friend and con fidant. When Colonel Calvert reached home he recognized Johnson and offered him a home for the winter. The tramp ac cepted and will make his home with the family. The suit of Virgil Poling against the Capital Traction Company to recover $£20.000 for personal injuries, which has Leen on trial for three wecks in Circuit Court, wiil be resumed tomorrow, as will that over the estate of the late Wilson W. Griffith, which was begun before Jus tice Barnard yesterday. HAVE KIDNEY I [ROUBLE AND DON'T KNOW IT X THU [o Prove What Swamp-Root, the Great Kidney Remedy, Will Do for YOU, Every Reader of The Washington Sunday Times May Have a Sample Bottle Sent Free By Mail, Weak and unhealthy kid wys are responsible for more sickness and suf fering than any other disease, therefore, when through neglect or other causes, kidney trouble is permitted to continue, fatal results are sure to follow. iE Your other organs may need attention—but your kidneys most, because they do most and need attention first. If you are sick or “feel badly,” be gin taking Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver, and bladder remedy, because as soon as your kidneys are well they will help all the other organs to health, A trial will convince anyone.

R The mild and Immediate effect of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney and bladder remedy, is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most disiressing cases. Swamp-Root will set your whole system right, and the best proof of this is a trial. 14 West 117th St., New York City. Dear Sir: Oct. 15, 1901. I had been suffering severely from kidney trouble. All symptoms were on hand; my former strength and power had left me; 1 could hardly drag myself along. Even my mental capacity was giving out, and often I wished to die. It was then 1 saw an adver tisement of yours in a New York paper. but would not have paid any attention to it had it not promised a sworn guarantee with every bottle of your medicine, asserting that your Swamp-Root is purely vegetable, an¢ does not contain any harmful drugs. I am seventy years and four months old, and with a good conscience I can recommend Swamp-Root to all sufferers from kidney troubles. Four members of my family have been using Swamp-Root for four different kidney diseases, with the same

h Y I. 8 good results, With many thanks to you, I remain, Very truly yours, z ROBERT BERNER. You may have a sample bottle of this famous kidney remedy, Swamp-Root, sent free by mail, postpaid, by which you may test its virtues for such dis orders as kidney, bladder and urie acid diseases, poor digestion, when obliged to EDITORIAL NOTICE—If you have t] der trouble, or if there is a trace of it Dr. Kilmer Co., Binghamton, N. Y., wh ately, without cost to you, a sample bot! ing many of the thousands upon thousan: men and women cured. In writing, be zu fer in The Washington Sunday Times. SUITS CONTINUED. THE WASHINGTON TIMES, SUNDAY. DECEMBER 7. 1902. SUGAR AND DIPLOMACY FIXED 1h A HOTHOUSE Scions of Rich Families Go Into T.ade. NEW YORK, Dee. 6.—~Young “Harry” Havemeyer, heir to sugar refinery mil lions, and Whitelaw Reid, jr., son of a former ambassador to France, have gone into trade.

The society man in trade is the latest phase of business development in gay New York, where these two scions of prominent houses have boldly set them selves up for the purpose of carrying on a florist’'s business In upper Fifth Ave nue. “The Rosemary Roseries Inc.,” is the sign that glitters in gold ie‘ters on the {rent basement windows of an imposing brownsione mansion at £09 Fifth Ave nue, where young Havemeyer and Reid have been duly incorporated under the laws of New York, and are prepared to sell violets, orchids, roscs, and all ex otics known to the floral kingdom at piices calculated to make even the giddy pause and weep. ~The salcsroom of the Rosemary Roser ies, Inc., is direcily opposite the home of Ruseell Sage, and that venerable francier and philanthropist was one cf the earliest visitors at the little flower shep. Mr, Sage is far, far from being a strong man, and when he heard the price of a little bunch of violets, exactly the sort one may buy for a quarter from the street venders, the Wall Street magnate reeled against the counter and gasped for breath, for one must geparate one’s self from $6 to buy a purple nosegay of the incorvorated young gentlemen in that basement. D. Ogden Miils, the venerable phiian thropist, who founded the far-famed Mills Hotel, where the wayfaring pauper may live like a prince, is the grand father of young Reid, and he followed Russell Sage. purchasing a «dinner plece of American Beauty roses ithout quail ing at the price. Three blocks down the street is the pass your water frequently night and day, smarting or irritation in passing, brickdust or sediment in the urine, heah. ache, backache, lame back, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervousness, heart dis turbance due to bad kidney trouble, skin eruptions from bad hlood, neuralgia, rheumatism, diabetes, bloating, irritabil ity, worn out feeling, lack of ambition. loss of flesh, sallow complexion, or Bright's disease. If your water, when allowed to remain undisturbed in a glass or bottle for twenty-four hours, forms a sedimen:. or settling, or has a cloudy appearance, it is evidence that your kidneys and blad der need immediate attention. Swamp-Root is the great discovery of Dr. Kilmer, the eminent kidney and bladder specialist. Hospitals use it with wonderful success In both slight and severe cases. Doctors recommend it to their patients and use it in their own families, because they recognize in Swamp-Root the greatest and most suc cessful remedy. Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is for sale the world over at druggists in bottles of two sizes and two prices—fifty cents and one dollar. Remember the name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer’'s Swamp Root, and the address, Binghamton, N. Y., on every bottle. e slightest symptoms of kidney or blad your family history, send at once to will gladly send you by mall, immedi e of Swamp-Root and a book contain 3 of testimonial letters received from 10 say that you read this generous of Union League Club, of which the elder Reid is president, and to whose mem bership belong the most prominent Re publican statesmen in the country, Gov ernor Odell paid a flying visit to the me tropolis on Thursday, and, in anticipa tion of his visit, a big order for cut flowers and potted plants came to the Rosemary Roseries, Inc. Of course, so ciety leadegs detest rifling thelr own conservatories for nosegays [or the opera, and it has immediately become the accepted standard of smartness tg place one’s order for such occasions with “Harry” and “Whitey,” so what with political pull and society prestige, the two incorporated’ young men find them gelves at once in the midst of a brilliant ly prosperous business. Views of Mr. Havemeyer. As befits the son of a great editor, for the elder Whitelaw Reid followe? Horace Greeley as proprietor of the “New York Tribune,” young iteid aveids newspaper reporiers; but Mr. Havemeyer is less reticent and thas set forth his views on being an incorporated flower concern, when seen at the Waldorf-Astoria yes terdes: “I have alwaye held,” he zaid, “that men had quite as good a right to work as women. There are nearly forty wo men of the class known as ‘society la dies’ now in trade in New York, and there seems no reason why a couple cof lads shouldn't emulate their example without exciting any special comment. “The Rosemary Roseries is not a fad nor In any sense a frolic; it is a serious legimate business enterprise, which will not be abandoned when no longer a novelty.” While delivering himself of this little speech Mr. Havemeyer frowned darkly at a vase of roses no longer in their first Lloom that decorated the table at which he sat, and at its ccnclusion squared his shoulders with the absolute ly virtuous air of one whe proudly aban doned: The lilies and languors of ease For the roses and raptures of trade. HEPTASOPH’S ELECTION. Howard Perry Conclave, No. 826, _Im proved Order Heptasophs, has elected these officers to serve for the ensuing vear: Archon, Allen T: Lewis; provost, Dr. A. R. Bennett; secretary, E. D. And erson; treasurer, J. F. Dwyer; finan cier, Joseph N. Benner; prelate, Henry T. Graves; inspector, Christian Herold; werder, John Campbell; sentinel, F. H. Willett; trustees, J. D. Kistler, R. K. Ogle, J. R. Hawkins; representative to supreme conclave, H. H. Perry; alter nate, Alien T. Lewis. —_— ures EEE ECE CEE EEE TEE ITETLT CELLET ELCTLETLLECT LETTE, PRACTICAL XMAS ors =x Up the Home VY v WE WILL TRUST YOU A PIANOS. ame EE TE a ae Wd ds Ws The Celebrated Byrne Piano. W New York and London. Known Ww for its sweetness in tone. Ten 8 Solid Oak Morris Chair; fine Solid Oak China Tiosei; finely vy 4 uarantee with every Years’ g y Solid Oak S-drawer Chiffon- Y€lour cushions; best construc- finished; best make; bevel plate 9) ier; finely finished; best con from struction; solid brass handles. W $i65 up. $3.98 $4.25 $12.75 Ws piano. Buy one now for Xmas tion. A big bargain. top. Only a few left, Solid Oak Cabinet Fold~ Oak Combination Desk Just recelved another lot] and Book Case, exactly iike of these Oli Heaters at our cut, French bevel piate mire ror, pigeenholes in desk; ly finished, best construc} own price. We will give you pI pr sy Ry 0 tion, only one exactly like cut for case; our price, $5.60 $4.48 $2.93 Fine Mahogany Music ds Mahogany Finish Corner ing Bed; good spring, good Cabinet, door fromt, Hine~ dy Chair; fine upholstered construction; best bed ever df seat; only shown for money. 7 Bie 85 £10.98 This Patent Adjustable Couch, with mattress and pillow com plete; can be used as single, We ask you to inspect our line Largest line of Lamps in the ihree-quarter, or double bed, or 3 city; lowest to highest grades. J of Rockers before purchasing. Our price starts at We have a large line, including df 65¢ all a NE of best makes. $9. a a 2s a couch. Very good Oak Parlor Table; ex acrly like cut; kas lower shelf; best construction. LL am ml fh am em mm wm own ema wa WE SEE CSE LC SEE CO WEE CO SEE VEE CEE c SEE SEE SEE SEE SEE SEE SER c SEE NEE SEE cc Ec YER cs EE cE cH co HE cE Rs EE cE cE cE cB Rc sc SR cE rE cS ct oc cL CSL aaa NE aE cr rE cscs Essa Sasso a hi i re we AL I AU NL RI NN Re A aT i errs UR. BE SARAK TALKS OF SGIENGE Or OGGULTISH Demonstration of Power at Seance Friday Night An interesting lecture descriptive of and demonstrating disintegration and astral projection was given Friday night at 1443 Corcoran Street northwest, by the Tibetan adept, Dr. De Sarak, Count De Das. The lecture was a scientific discourse on the study of cceuitism and had no elements of the ordinary spiritualistie seances which have become so popular in Washington. The science of occult ism is little known to Western nations, may even be said to be in its infaney, and Dr, De Sarak has come to this coun try for the purpose of aiding and di reeting its unbiased development. The lecture was delivered in' French and interpreted by Miss Agnes E. Mars land, general secreiary of the Supreme Esoteric Council, under the auspices of which the se=~ion was held. The fact that his discourse was re-presented in English served to enlighten the audi ence to only a small degree for the terms used and mode of expression were pe culiar to the sclence, and the chief aim of those in attendance was to look wise and patiently wait for the demonstra tion scheduled to follow (he lecture. The mission of this science, accord ing to Dr, De Sarak, is to combat ma “terialism as a bal dream which will be dispelled before a new idealism. Further, its object is not to undermine any religious faith but to infuse new life into that already existicg. The first of the powers to occult science is sald to be “Will,” and by that others are de valoped. Esoterism is the knowledge which has descended to the followers of the science through generations of ivitiates in India, and which cannot be revealed to laymen. The lecturer further stated that the man who is systematically trained ac quires a clear insight into the spiritual and immaterial world and that his spir itual senses scize the truth as easily as his physical senses perceive material objects. In the course of their spiritual education these men acquire different natural forces which are unknown to others and gain the power to direct these forces so that they are enabled to per form what are generally known as “‘mir acles.” Me The essential development of this force is to assure the supremacy of the hign est element of man’s nature, the spirit. The development is 2i'zined by the up rooting of all egotism and the culture of a generous sympa.hy for the welfare of others. Dr. De Sarak went deep into the de tails necessary to the final mastery of the science and concluded with a dem onstration of astral projection which was meant to illustrate that such an achieve ment is poseible. Dr. De Sarak placed himself in the middle of the room and the audience was requesied to join hands and form a cir cle about him so there would be no means of egress without his breaking through the chain thus formed. The lights were extinguished and everybody reassured that if they should hear neises and see gleams of lights there was noth ing to fear. To obviate a part of this many in ihe audience closed their eyes and trusted to luck for the rest. Dr. De Sarak repeated something in French, not subsequently interpreted, and then for the space of about three seconds everything was absolutely quiet, when suddenly the voice of Dr. De Sarak was heard in the farther end of the room and he was discovered to be outside the circle. When the lights were again turn ed on, everyone blinked, looked at each other in a moment's amazement and re sumed their Solomon like poses. MUSIC FOR THE BLIND. The following program has been ar ranged for the patrons of the reading room for the blind, Library of Congress, for next week: Monday, Miss Aline Auerbach; Tuesday, Mrs, Christine Dun lop; Wednesday, musicale, Mrs. Melville D. Lindsay, soprano; Melville D. Lind say, violin,; Paul W. Fishbaugh, accom panist; Thursday, Miss Flora Wilson; Friday, Mrs. E. L. Ragan; Saturday, Miss laura Wilsen, SHOULD HAVE SECURED LIGENSE FUR MUSICAL 3 Decisicn of Mr. Darneille Regarding Church Affair. H. H. Darneiile, the District Assessor, has submitted to the District Commis sioners a report upon the complaint made to the Board that an entertain ment was held in the First Presbyterian Church, at which an admission fee was charged, contrary to law. It appears from the facts presented that the en tertainment was given for the benefit of the music teacher who conducted the musicale, and the Assessor says that a license should have been procured. “The license law requires persons con ducting concerts, ball, entertainments, or exhibitions of any kind to pay a li cense tax of $3 for each day or night, or $10 for the first week and $5 for each ‘subsequent week, unless such entertain ‘ments are held in buildings, the pro prietors of which have paid an annual license tax of $100. “Provision is made, however, that en tertainments given in church premises or private residences, the proceeds of which are intended for church or char {table purposes, and where no rental is ‘charged, may be conducted without pay ment of a license tax. It has been cus temary for many persons about to ¢on duct entertaiaments for church or char itable purposes, to procure from the Po lice Department a free permit, but this has not been done in all such cases. “It is stated, and I believe it is true, that many entertainments are being held, for which licenses should be pro-. cured, without payment of such licenses. In order that this may be obviated I recommend that the police be instructed to require persons conducting enter tainments to produce, before it is al lowed to go on, either a license or a free permit procured from the Police De partment, except in the case of enter tainments held ir »uiidings, the pro prietors of which have paid the annual license tax. “The license law requires licenses to ‘be conspicuously posted on the premises of the licensee, and the police should see that this is done in the case of licenses for entertginments.” The Commissioners vesterday a! the report, and the Superint of Police will be directed accordingly.

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SIREET CAR MAIL BOXES T0 BE TRIED 6 Government Plans to Facili tate Collection System. WASHINGTON MAY BENEFIT Letters Can Be Deposited While Cars Move Along at a Moderated Rate of Speed. The plan of “rapid transit” (street car) mall collection, as fuily explained in The Times some months ago, by which all the street cars of the country will probably before long, be equipped with ingeniously constructed mail collecting receptacles available for use hy the pub lic on moving street cars, will soon be put to a test by Postmaster Merritt on one or more of the lines of cars in this city. The plan offers some striking advan tages in the way of facilitating the col lection of local letters, and Postmaster Merritt is to be commended upon having the Government select Washington as the place of its initial trial. It is understoed that negotiations will in a few days be entered into with the Washington traction companies looking to their consent to the use of a certain number of cars for the proposed postal experiment, and should these negotia tions be successful, it ir not unlikely that within a month or two, the people of this city will witness the first prac iteal demonstration of a system of trol ley postal collections, whose growth is probably destined to be co-extensive with the electric railway system of the country. i

Features of Service.

The leading features of the proposed new mail service may be thus explained: The public will go about posting letters on the street cars in the same way pre cisely that they now go about boarding the cars to ride. As the car approaches the street corner, the would-be mail de positor will step from the gidewalk to meet it, when the motorman, at a few paces from him, will “down-break,” just as he does at present, when one is about to ride, but only, in this case, as for a “quarter-stop” of the car. The time re quired, will, by an accurate calculation, be but four seconds, owing to the struc ture of the new “street car leitercatch er,” and the instantaneous yet nicely Aten action of the perfect modern car break. In this time, however, the in tending mail depositor will be enabled to deposit his letter into a long and wide “‘drop-letter slot,” running Gown ward and along the guard rail of the ear, and extending a distance of some four or five feet. This slot or “mouth” will be perfectly clear or flush, having no covering whatever, and, while the ele ments may freely beat into it, the least moisture will be diverted from the com partment for the letters by interior me chanical arrangements,

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3 3 At the time when the deposit of the letter is to be made the car is to be run at the moderated rate of speed at which it is now usually run when a male pas senger is about to board it without its stoppage. The “right-hand” crossing will be the “mailing crossing;” the presence alone of a would-be mail depositor there will at once distinguish him from a car passenger.

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jo COSY SD WRUBHOMEs oon x ures ons 1 rrr PREINGE -3 Routes to Be Rearranged. The street letter boxes are to be used as much as ever, or more. The central feature of the scheme is that the routes Jom rere s—— ae oe —_— te 3 of carriers and collectors are to be re arranged so as to cross and recross a frequently as possible the neighboring car lines, so that the men may thus rapidly and continuously empty the cor- ner boxes and promptly dispatch their 1 contents to the postoffice, either on a car line directly connecting therewith or some line from which the mail will be shunted all day by a mail transfer agent to a postoffice connecting line. Incidentally, the new service will pro- vide the public with mail collection ma- chinery ty which, at any hour of the day or night, or at any point In the city or its environs, an ordinary or a special de- livery letter may be immediately dis- patched to the nearest dietributing cen ter.

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The =>w mall system will differ fun damentally from that in use in Hartford, Conn., and one or two other smaller cities, where ordinary street corner boxes are used on street cars. The “McAllister” apparatus, as it is called, is practically a “leiter-catcher,” adml¢ ting of that more or less instantaneous taking up of letters by the moving trol- ley car that likens it, in principle at least, to the mall-catcher, for taking up mail bags, on the general railroads. i i A me

Plan to Be Tried. 1 80 Impertant is the system to be tried regarded by the PostofMce Department that it was only after an exhaustive study of it by postoffice experts, includ- Ing Major James E. Bell, of the Wash ington city office; Charles Hedges, of the free delivery division, and T. W. Mec Gregor, of the Postoffice supplies di- vision, that it was decided to allow a practical test of its merits in this city,

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Postmaster Merritt ig desirous that the idea shall at least have a full and fair test, and, in the ev.nt of this test proving satisfactory, he will probably make an effort to have Washington given the benefit of the new trolley collection Ts TI Sn, op op ua at a a GEO. DRIVER TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY OF BUSINESS

George W. Driver on December 11 will celebrate the anniversary of the fortieth year of his business career in Washington. Mr. Driver enjoys the dis tinction of being the oldest restaurateur in continuous business at the National Capital. His establishment, 605 Penn sylvacia Avenue, has been entirely re. fitted and refuinished and is one of the most popular resorts for gentlemen in this city. Mr. Driver extends a cordial invitation to his friends to be present on that occasion, PRIZE BULLCCKS WILL MAKE CHRISTMAS CHEER

Each of His 1,805 Pounds Sold for Fifty-six Cents. CHICAGO, Dec. 6.—Ten-dollar beef steaks on midwinter bills of fare will cause the epicurean trenchermen of New York to open their eyes. A double sirloin cut from the smooth flanks of Shamrock, grand champlon beef animal of the International Live Stock Exposition, wlil cost that much, and probably more, In select metropolitan cafes. Served a la bordelaise, with a garnish of mushrooms, and with side dishes, and a small bottle, for instance, Its price will equal that at which many a long horn steer from Western cattle ranges has been marketed. The prize bullock was sold at auction vesterday to Richard Webber, of New York, for 56 cents a pound. He tipped the scales at 1,805 pounds, making his purchase price $1,010.80. He will be shipped to New York and slaughtered for the holliday trade. DEATH OF MOTHER OF SENATOR ELKINS’ WIFE ELKINS, W. Va., Dec. 6.—Mrs. Henry G. Davis, mother of Senator Elkins’ wife, died here this morning. TPP POP AT DROOPS, 925 Pa. Ave. AT DROOPS, 925 Pa. Ave. YULETIDE AND MUSIC. An Unusual Display of Magnificent Pianos, Organs, Musical Instruments, Music Rolls, Folios, Books, Musical Toys, efc., etc., of Every Description. From all indications this will be the busiest Christmas in our history; the great wave of prosperity which has been and is sweeping over aur country has brought joy to all hearts. Every factory is working over time. In some lines there is overproduetion, which means minimum selling prices! Christmag is almost at the door and along with it comes a flood of joyous memories and a desire on the part of all to make each other. happy. The sentiment which prompts one to give and not the value of the gift shonld be considered our stock has been so selected and enlarged that we have presents suitable for everybody's purse. Anything selected now will be delivered whenever you wish. i a I SS SPP PAPA. IE EIA. eS AT DROOP’S, 925 Pa. Ave. Piano Division. Our Piano Division enjoys the distinction of being very much the largest business o”' the kind in the city, extending over four floors. The number of diferent makes of Pianos exhibited by us is ten. What this means to the buying public will be realized when it is re membered that the choice usually offered is not over three or four makes, There is ever a reason for the growth of an enterprise to unique proportions. The reason in this ease is the confidence of the pub lie. Confidenee in the first place in the quality of the instruments, in the see.nd place, in the low prices, and ast, but not least, in the house. The quality with us eomes before the price. For “quality,” it has heen well said, “is remembered long after priee is forgotten,” and this is especialy true of musical instrumente, Statements Made by us, both vertally and in cur advertisements, are accepted by the public at face value. Therefore, it shall be our constant aim in the future, as in the past, to rather understate the facts bearing upon the merits of our goods. Any thing in the nature of exaggeration or miestatement is foreign to the policy of this house. We do not seek to make exorbitant profits by sell ing the “Just as good” class of merchandise for nearly the price of the standard original. And in our entire line there Iz not, to our know] edge, one of those misleading titles (almost like a well-known name) de signed for the purpose of leading the unwary astray. ED a oT I TeA— Pa Ea i TT SE SSAA AT DEOOP’S, 925 Pa. Ave. Our Club Plan. Thousands of people would have musical instruments in their homes if they knew that they could be purchased on reasonable monthly payments; heretofore pianos and organs only hav heen sold on installments, but we have EXTENDED this to our small musical instrument department. A small cash deposit and a regular monthly payment will enable you to get any instrument you want. Fill out this coupon and mail it to us; we will send particulars. Name ALE ALE ZA EEE EER RRL FANE TUR WE YT TR Ua Cpu pe Gp Sn seers renan Times.

AT DROOP’S, 925 Pa. Ave. The Regina Music Box

The Standard of the World.

Brings music and song for any occasion of feasting or jollity. To young and old its ready tunefulness is a constant delight. The children may sing to its accompanying strains, the young people may dance all evening long, two-step or waltz, with the Regina as orches tra. The old people may listen to the dear old songs, so pleasant to remember. Or it may be a Regina Musicale, with the selections limit ed only by your personal desire, classic music, stirring marches, fa mous overtures, jolly ractime melodies, the Regina plays all, sweet ly, melodiously.

3 3 It takes the place of a piano where there is none, or where there is no one to play. It is cver ready, always in the mood to delight with its melody. yg We shall sell a limited number on the easy payment plan this year, and on receipt of the first small payment will deliver the box to you at once, Thus youn will be able to enjoy it while you are paying for it. Come in and let us show them all to you and enable vou to prove to yourselves how sweet and tuneful and how different they are from all other musie boxes. Prices Range From $10 to $350. 3 THE WASHINGTON TIMES, SUNDAY. DECEMBER 7. 1902. u APLAINED DEATH Ur POISONED-BEER VIGTI Police Unable to Discover a Clue. NEW YORK, Dec. 6.—The police today are no nearer to a solution of the mys tery surrounding the death of George Leyh, the Williamsburg truss manufac turer, than they were five days ago, when he drank the poisoned beer which killed him. The peculiar circumstances of the case and the mass of statements which have been made since its beginning combine to form one of the strangest problems which the Willlamshurg police have ever had to cope with. When they at last awoke to the real situation and saw its Impor tance, the ald of the Drooklyn detective bureau was called in, and Inspector Dru han took charge. Already many important hours had been lost before the police finally decided that they Pad a well developed poisoning Job to work out. Jnspector Druhan says that Lis men are still groping in the dark. They have not yet settled on a motive for murder, nor have they uncov ered a sinzie clue of real value. The beer was still awaiting chemical analysis today. Two theories have been held by the police since they began to get down to real work on the case. One theory is that cld man Leyh was a suicide; mur der ls the alternative theory. Suicide does not seem a tenable conclusion after a review of the facts, although, for a time, yesterday, the police believed they were safe In settling on that as the cause of death. When Joseph Balzer, a Broadway deal er in electrical supplies, came out yes terday with a statement that Leyh had procured sal amnmoniac at his store it was thought a solution of the mystery was at hand. Chemists say that sal am monia is not an irritant poison and scarcely differs from common table salt. MICHIGANDERS ELECT "OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR At the annual meeting of the Michigan State Association held Friday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Edward B, Moore; 7ice president, George M. Burk: secretary, Benjamin A. Harian; treas urer, B. H. Brockway. The attendance was large and the members enjoyed the social reunion. Resolutions in memory of Senator McMillan and Calvin G. Townsend were adopted and the annual banquet was arranged. AT DROOP’S, 925 Pa. Ave. The “Cecilian” The Perfect Piano Player Is an improvement on everything now before the public. It has every point of merit possessed by the other players, besides distine tive and individual features which alone entitle it to be termed Superior to All Others. With the “CECILIAN” there is no pounding—no wearing on the delicate mechanism of your piano—no drowning of the treble by a rumbling and overwhelming bass! The “CECILIAN” makes music and melody—it produces beautiful tone quality —it responds to your “moods” quickly, generously, nobly. In short, the “CECILIAN” is nearly human in its performance; it is mechanieal only in =o far that it relieves you of the technical drudgery—it plays the piano for von. With the aid of the “CECILIAN" musical temperament and in dividuality have full sway, for you have only one thing to think of, “How well ean I play this?” “What expression ean I give?” A cordial invitation is extended you to visit our “Ceeilian” par lors, where courteous salesmen will thoroughly demonstrate the in strument’s merits, AT DROOP’S, 925 Pa. Ave. The Steinway Piano Pre-eminently the Standard of Comparison, Used in private and preferred for public use by the world’s greatest artists. #4 A booklet eontaining portraits and testimonials of these ar tists mailed free on application. The reasons for preferring the “Steinway” are obvious. Three generations of Steinways have labored assiducusly to produce an in strument in which is embodied the totality of an artist’s ideals. No other piano possesses such mellifluons tone quality, in the depth of which lies hidden an overpowering sonority. No other piano has such an exquisitely balanced action. No other piano lasts as long. Ask the artists! From Its Inception the Steinway Piano Is An Art Product. Made by men whose lives have beer devoted to their profession. THE STEINWAYS have been and are ORIGINATORS. Sold on deferred payments if desired. The Name of DROOP Suggests all kinds of musical insiruments of famous make and demonstrated reliability. Christmas cannot be very merry without music, and what more delightful gilt could you make than something musical DROOP’S MUSIC HOUSE, Steinway Piano Warerooms, 925 Penna. Ave. od Mtn al a lL a A a Be a I LJ ARRESTED ON WOMAN'S UOD STORY OF ASSAULT Billy Jackson Found Asleep in Roadhouse. On complaint of Eleanor Parker, of 1305 D Street northwest, the police yes terday communicated with the Monteom ery county authorities and secured the rrest of “Billy” Jackson, in a deserted roadhcuse on the Conduit Road. The woman called at the Emergency Hospital Friday night, sufferir; from a number of bruises and a severe bite on ker cheek. She said that Jackson in vited her to take a drive, and hired 2 hack, in which they drove out upon the Conduit Road, Arriving at an old roadhouse, just be yond the District line, which the woman says Jackson told her he owned, they aiighted and entered. She says Jackson told her he intended killing her, and bit her about the face. According to the story told the police, the hackman heard her cries and aided her to escape, afterward driving her back to Washington. The Montgomery county deputy found Jackson asleep in the roadhouss, and took him to Rockville, where he was locked up. CHICAGO CONFRONTED WITH A COAL FAMINE Supply Estimated to Be a Million Tons Sh-rt. CHICAGO, Dec. 6.—Chicago {is con fronted with a serious coal situation in spite of the temporary settlement of the strike in the anthracite region. It is feared that the first cold spell will cause considerable inconvenience, and possible suffering to thousands of people. While it has been saveral weeks since the first shipment of hard coal after the close cf the strike was received here, local dealers estimate that the supply is 1,060,000 tons short. The stock on hand Is estimated at 1,000 tons. There has been practically no cold weather up to this time to increase the demand for fuel. There is no present prospect, the deal erg say, cf locreasing the supply. The daily receipts, in past seasons nearly large enough to meet the demand with out drawing on the reserve stock, are sc small this winter they are hardly con sidered a factor. Strangely enough, the price of hard coal is much Jower than it was during the progress of the strike, whe at one time It reached $15 a ton. While there Is no fixed price at present, It ranges from 38 to $9, depending on the amount of coal the dealer has on hand, and his eagerness to sell it. AT DROOP'S, 925 Pa. Ave. Mason Hamlin Organs. By common consent it has been styled “The Standard of the World.” The inventors who thought out its mechanism, the mechanies who have produced it, the designers who have drawn its outline, the tuners and_voicers who have manipulated its reeds —cach has been a Craftsmaker; a worker of superior skill. A complete stock of Chapel and Parlor Styles has Just arrived from the factories. The Style 2358 is a Beautiful Organ Wor the Home. Price, $87.00. On reasonable terms, if desired. Cabinet Organs of Other Makes from $50 Upward. AT DROOP’S, 925 Pa. Ave. Musical Instruments. The Washburn Mandolins and Guitars 1903 style, just received from the factories. The best in the world. Quality is not sacrificed for a low priee, but value—musieal value—is always given in these instruments. The name will be found burned upon the inside of every instrument. This is a guarantee of their genuineness. Look for the brand and accept no instrument without it. It will be found opposite the sound hole. Prices from £15 up. The Stewart Banjos, Violins, Cornets, Flutes, Autoharps, Accordions, etc. Music Rolls, Folios, etc. Sheet Music Division. Our sheet music and musie book stock is without a parallel. From the earliest classies to the latest “hits™ it embraces substantially everything. A thousand different publishers are represented on our shelves and fully 500,000 different titles. A music lover who neglects to make periodical visits to our mu sie counters, there to examine the late productions of the leading composers, misses perforce a great deal. a LPR i ie 7 i AT DROOP’S, 925 Pa. Ave. Piano Division. Our cheapest new Piano (upright) is $250. A piano of this grade is fully waranted, and wi maintain its beauty of tone for a lifetime. This instrument is sold at $10 Cash and $5 per month. Used Squares and Uprights.

$25 will buy a good square piano, which we will take back at any time at full value as part payment on a new piano. Uprights from $150 up. Our Special Agencies. The *‘“Gabler” Piano, Tie “Crown,” The “Chase” Piano, The ““Pocle,” The Huntington Piano, The “Sterling,” The Mason Hamlin, The “Uebhardt.” 3

EX a a at CAPITAL TRACTION GAR GRASHES INTO CHURCH

Travels Over Fifty Feet Af ter Jumping Track. A runaway car, No. 2018, left the Capi tal Traction track at First and B Streets southwest yesieraay morning and struck the corner of Israel Colored Methodist Church. It ran for over fifty feet after geing off the track at the sharp curve and broke down the iron fence and am fron lamp-post. Abcut $25 damage was done to the building. The ear was but slightly injured. Motorman Harry Clifford, who was in charge of the car, had a narrow escape. He did not desert his post and kept kis foothold. Neither the crew nor any of the hall dozen parsengers were hurt. The cause of the accident Is not known. Capitol Hill Is rather steep at that point and the car went down with great mo mentum, To prevent a recurrence of such accidents an cmploye of the com pany has been detailed to Leep the track sanded.

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RENTALS PAID BY THE GOVERNMENT A HEAVY DRAIN ON TREASURY Fifty-four Buildings in This City, Privately Owned, Leased at an Aggregate Cost of $210,064.94.

Amount Annually Dispensed for Use of Offices Not Owned by United States Equals Interest on $6, 500,000.

i The National Government pays prop erty holders in the District of Columbia approximately $210,000 each year for the rentai of private buildings, which it oe cupies either wholly or in part. After the first of next February this amount will oe increased by about $50.000 an nually, which, it is understood, is about the amount the Government will pay for the use of the new Mills Building, now in process of erectiom at Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventeenth Street, The structure is designed especially for the Navy and War Departments. Be fore a single stone was set in place Gen. Anson Mills, a retired army officer and the owner of the building, had entered into a contract with the Government to lease the building for a term of years. It wili be used chiefiy by the Hydro graphic Office of the Navy Department u and the division of insular affairs of the War Department. Interest on $6,500,000. It has been estimated that the amount the Government will pay in rentals to private owners of buildings, namely, $260,000, represents, at 4 per cent, a principal of $6,500,000. This sum is only $500,000 less than the total cost of the ‘Library: of. Congress, and is more than .double the cost of the new postoffice building, including its sito. J ri x rh. i Js a I BEER baat 4 No less than fifty private buildings in Washington are leased either wholly or in part for the purposes of the Govern ment. This number is exclusive of buildings rented for the District govern ment, which contributes one-half the rental which is paid by the National Government, and also exclusive of the various substations of the postoffice.

5. 48 [Ra Fu Hd 1 ue, a 1 The following is a list of the build «ings in Washington for which the Gov ‘ernment is now paying rent, together with the sum paid yearly for each: STATE DEPARTMENT, Rental. Se y— "s x 3 7 5 B 4 H A x Foca em pr "5 us BEN Ass 1 ICSE i hoe if a EE 14 idl tale, 1139 Seventeenth Street northwest, for department's horses. Be bos one a Co a A v J 0’ WAR DEPARTMENT. Rental. 1814 G Street northwest, for use of Sur ROON URERAIRL. «aos eis ss wtaksrsusnss rans £1,000 1744 G Street northwest, for Ordnance Street northwest, for use

5 Pension 610 Seventeenth Street northwest, for Record and Pension Division........... 2,400 22 Jackson Place (temporary White House), recently leased for War College. 3,000 stable and warehouse, Quarter master General th Street and New York Ave nue, ue, bufiding for Hydrographic Office a 32 pe i PE Ana man SA AAR. dns hans hat hn 780 El United States Marine rGutga, Building (21 rooms).. y £3 {i 0 =a 2 y 18 .ccvcevrsscascrssstanssnsnssrsssnsnnna com so lll Bureau of Statistics, Long Building... $3,440 Cox Building, New York Avenue, be rr Se satnth and Eighteenth ans tu A 5 hn 4 mo 3,000 Pirepront oraee building, 920.922 8 MR) of Builders’ "Exchange, “for use of Mighthonuse BORE... cs cus es ssnsessinsessas 4,000 Mua. Baltic Hotel, 1485 X Street, main office CE Ag La NR £10,000 Lowry mansion, 1000 Vermont Avenue, iol mite ARMIN sa e200 2000x450 000 ween 6,500 8 Jackson Th RR 1,800 Offices, Bond Building................... 500

1411 H Street, for use of Spanish Treaty Claims Qotunisive Cutter yJirindiction 4 3 —et K I~ pe Ve i a Department ustice, t paid by separate appropriation)................. 2,400 all for use of Geol ical Survey. $28 400 pullding northeast corner Fighth and G northwest, g ony use of Bureau of Union Building, on G Street rorthwest, between Sixth Pio Seventh Streets; two floors for Patent Office model «hibit. 18,000 Hooe Bu ildi ng, 1330 F Street, anne 4 FT r hn RT a 5 ol “Ir 1 81g Fon 1 1) ih 1 oe IPR Rd Fa y By bo SR pA go i” a a eS n record i i“ pa 4-4 deny J N boss wv v Basement Union Bu storage and of of Eleventh Building on lo on lot between B and C Streets, Street and New Jersey Avenue northwest xX 1.0Y 1.4J uilding 218 Stree yorth west 7 rn $1.45 $10.50 frit whi Hon E bi $3 50 is: Hirt Sie for storage purposes........ 300 808 F Street northwest, or United States Pension Ju fig 3) Special Attention Paid to Mail Orders. bailing for Hog....ss orn 2 PEE gn en very MRA s eA sr oh hae sass bose Stable DE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE nenial, 1364 B Street southwest, laboratory and offices of Division of Chemistry........ $2, 50x Part of Atlantic Building, Street, for use of Bureau of Forestry.............. 2,00 1362 B Street southwest, office and iab oratory of Bureau of imal Industry. 1,80 1306 B Street south for laboratory and office of vision of Vegetable

and AE OIORRY «sven sss nn ee 1, 212 48 I" rt ent it 1555 B Street southwest and annex, lab. oratory and office of Division of Botany. 1,00 190 B Street southwest, Division of ALG -HS Ry h Lome ree PA sg ADOT: NAVY DEPA; TMENT. y im 1 vermin, [15 REN 4 of wn we ene 0" am os 5 TREASURY DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. INTERIOR DEPARTMENT. H JST JI QI I. POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT. $18.90 orn Payments to Suit Your Circumstances. MISCELLANEOUS HUREAUS, COMMISSIONS, ETC, Rental, Interstate Commerce Commission, Sun Bulldiiye lees fs hen maka us tos $13,374.91 Department of Labor, building New York Avenue and Fifteenth Street... 6,750.00 Buresu of American Ethnology, Adams BRAERIE iano penis ruven ds cee es 1,800.00 Sentte SUITCROMBE. «vu cornassnsers oo ae 1,800.00 Miscellaneous, including offices of Isth mian Canal Commission, in Corcoran Building; Board of Indian Commis sioners, in Bond Building; Com mission to Revise the Laws. Bond Building, and Bureau of American Republics rr IIIT raya. The Interior Department is at present the largest renter of private buildings tor Government purposes in the District. It is paying annually to private owners in Washington nearly $82,000. At ihe same time, the Government owns build ings under the jurisdiction of the In terior Department, the approximate cost of which is about eight millions of dol lars. The Patent Office, the principal build ing under the Interior Depar‘ment, w erected under the act of July 4, 1836, and compieted four years later, at a cost of $2,458,019.60. Additions and repairs have increased the cost of the structure to $3,6352,705.81. The old Postoflice Building, now used by the Interior Department, when com pleted in 1866, cost $1,669,679.23, and re pairs and improvements since that time have cost $319,790.32. The Pension Office was completed in 1887, and cost approxi mately 3902 55% 48. The largest item in the rental list of the Government is the amount paid by the Interior Department—$28 400-—for the use of the Home Building in F Stree: by the Geological Survey. This amount MONDAY'S SALE i= not the greatest, most sensational, ete., ete., but just a sale of season able, up-to-date merchandise at pa r MN djutant weneral, ar joard f LOWEST PRICES x We are not selling below eost, but the margin of profit is as little as legitimate merchandising will allow, “Standard ‘Guaranteed’ Merchandise” 1s the only kind we have sold sinee 1876, Ges “Mon Vv re fund led i if you wish.’ X¥) 1 SOP wide, worth 98¢ per yard. The colors are BLACK, BROWN, RESEDA, MODE, OLD ROSE, NILE, GRAY and TAN. The entire dress, £15.00. For Monday A SILK DRESS WITH ALL LININGS. 12 yards of SILK MOIRE VELOUR, 20 inches $5.98 with all lining is worth French Kid Gloves for 100 dozen fine French Dressed Kid Gloves, new style cut and stitching; they are perfect fitting and are shown in the newest colors, als=o black or white. Our re gular price is T%e, which means £1.00 P elsewhere. oy acked in boxes.” "A des rable Xmas gift. air Our Fur Stock is Immense. We quote a few specials for tomorrow, Remember our personal guarantee and thirty years’ reputation For Little Folks. For the Young Lady. $1.00 Fur Sets for...ccueus. cases BIC Misses’ Fine Set Scarf and Muff; chinchilla or mink; worth $4 ‘$2. 0% $1.50 Fur Sets fOr. .i..ecccevsacas 8c BOR wf ainsi aps gsiasannpsnss sors r Migses” Fine Set Scarf and 2 ir Sets fo shin shssnnsive 50 $2.00 Fur Sets for... £1.50 Muff: Nutria Beaver, $7.00 8 098 $3.00 Fur Sets for.........cc.... $1.98 BOL JOP +rassssssnsenvests Ladies’ Fine Fur Scarf, with cluster tail ends. SABLE, OPOS SUM, ENGLISH HARE, or SKUNK; perfect pelts and natural $3 a8

x) iH Ak oolor, no Gee." A 30.00 DIGGS BOE: cececscss tt nse cores save tts sens Extra Long Sable, or Marten Scarfs with large tail ends; $10 48 ‘shaped RRA BLD VRIES POR scrar sot obsrecisnre CAs EARSRE ARE RE RS Zephyr Wool. Heavy Outings. All colors of best zephyr 20,000 more yards jot the Heavy the Outings, worth 10¢ per yard Censu 1 RON N i 4 i Pe A, de yeuments 4 ~0 i J a Z Lo worth 6¢ hank: 3 wool as in beautiful fans colors, “Golden Fleece make at Stripes and plaids, on cente 5( center bargain table for... bargain ARETE SOE «saree esnne Service Commissior $000) x 5t i $3 05 a 3 $7 Os Let Us Fit a Corse fo Your Figure, Census Building, First and B VJ JF ele L I f {1 69 for y rold 0 -rn ve. JJ For Monday we offer four styles P G. or W. B. celebrated Corsets in black, white, or drab Fie: are perfect fitting, and worth $31 per pair all Sizes, Monday for Your Health Dema nds Warm Underwear. The Reinhardt Underwear is perfect fitting, sanitary and durable Ladies’ and Child's Fine Ribbed Our $1 Underwear is known as the best. For Monday we offer Ladies’ vest and pants, in wool rib wear. Shirts, drawers, also bed, camel's hair, and lamb’'s union suits; gray, white or wool, merino. Also medicated nD red flannel. All sizes, worth ecru Al BIZ0B LOR .ccssssnise $1 for TTT Trey. J and Fleeced-lined Under A Pair of Stockings Fico We want to demonstrate to every mother in Washington that our od 12%¢c fast black ribbed school. Stocking for boys and girls are the 3 best. One pair free when you 6 When yo bdy two pair ROR esses sos ennenssnssensess Rent Account of the Government Number Annual Department, buildings. Rental. Sales. sv oosevinsss 1 MAP. icine 9 Treasury. “wis 4 asthe... oui Jo aias 5 Interior... .....x0uas 11 Postoffice........0 00 4 Agriculture.......... 7 indian Buren, Com missions, ete..... S Total a $600.00 21,900.00 8,100.60 15,249.00 22,500.00 81,880.00 19,806.00 11,320.00 28,724.94 igs The Interior Department. 28 724.04 THE WASHINGTON TIMES. SUNDAY. DECEMBER 7. 1902.

includes the rental of the new build ing on the east of the Hooe Building, which was recently erected, and con forms in design and plan to the original structure. The building at First and B Streets northwest was erected solely for the use of the Census Office. Now that Con gress perpetuated the bureau, the Gov ernment will continue to pay $26,600 yearly for its use. For only two floors of the Union Building on G Street, used as a place to exhibit patent modeis, the Interior Department pays annually $13, 000. The Department of Justice. By reason of having no permanent home the Department of Justice is oblig ed to pay $22,500 in annual rentals, aud suffer the inconvenience and discomfort of cramped and inadequate quarters for the transaction of its business, In the omnibus public buildings bill which passed Congress at its jast ses gion (he appropriation previously made for the erection of a Department of Jus tice Building at Pennsylvania Avenue and Madison Place was repealed. The site is not considered sufficiently ox tensive for the erection of such a build ing as is required by the department. At the same time there has been some dis cussion of the subject of erecting a building for the department, which wili ‘also be a heme for the Supreme Court of the United States. Attorney General Knox now has his office in the building at 1436 K Street, once a private residence, and later a ‘hotel. The building adjoining, formerly the Lowery mansion, is also used. The other offices of the department are in the Bond Building and in the building at 8 Jackson Place. The old Corcoran Art Gallery, occupied by the Court of Claims, was formerly rented by the Gov ernment and afterward purchased at a cost of $335,000, Postoffice Department. Notwithstanding the fact that the new Postoffice building was completed less than four years ago, it is found neces sary for the department to pay nearly $20,000 annually for rentals to private owners. Soon after its occupancy it was necessary to acquire additional room in private buildings. The rapid growth of the rural free delivery system is re sponsible for the rental of office room outside the department's own structure. The department now pays $7,500 for the use of rooms in the Star Building, oppo site the Postoffice. The Postoffice building was construet ed by the Treasury Department under the act of June 30, 1890, and was trans ferred to the Postoffice Department on September 30, 1899. The site cost the Government $651,215 and the building $2,585,835. In fact, the amount of money upon which the Government i: annually pay ing interest in the share of rentals io private owners would Ye sufficient to _ purchase sites and erect two such build ings as the new Postoffice department. it would also erect se ren buildings, earn equaling in cost the Pension Office build ing. Ever since the beginning «f the Span ish-American war, when it became nec essary fo establish new bureaus in the War Department, that department has been crowded for space, notwithstanding the fact that it had for some years rent ed a number of buildings in the vicinity of the department. When the Mills Building is completed a portion of it will be occupied by the division of in sular affairs, which will make more room for the expansion of other divisions of- the department. ~The Government has from time to time purchased a number of buildings not originally designed for its use. The Butler Building, formerly the THE STORE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY. RS CL Ta RRC ESR i ee EE FR Ta 3 ERS SE The Hub Furniture Company’s Wonderful Showing of Useful BE Holiday Presents Now on Display. i Besides hundreds of suitable articles in the way of Gilt Chairs, Rockers, Arm Chairs, 0dd Parlor Pieces, Cabinets, Pictures, Divans, Mahogany we and Vernis Martin Parlor Tables, Davenports, Costumers, Jardiniere Stands, Pedestals, and Desks. Hl Great Values for the Week. rW rly ¥i ite J 3 as ns e in i of Hes R 14 e- B Wr ym Ke 0d I or i 0- il pe In our Parlor Suite Department we are showing a most extensive line of a Daf 4 3 and 5 piece suites, from the most delicately carved frame to the most elab- er 4 orate. in coverings of the very newest designs of Vercnas Tapestries, and 1S- i. damask effects. on 4 1 2 ni Seri 3- i S t q 3e $32.50 lor Raucsome 3-piece Suite $12.75 oy good piece Suite worth $19 50 for beautiful quartered oak £45.00. 00. «JV China Closet, bent glass on} ends, worth $25.00. y- 511 135 for oak China Closet, bent Ad glass ends, worth $18.00 io Parlor Cabinets in varied assort- y to ment, open and incjosed, with and without glass backs and shelves, from...... 1} 2.50 up.

$7.50 for 3-pi S h $il.ou. i a or 3-plece Suite worth $il.ov $9.50 Roz 59 $37.56 for large S-piece spring edge tufted Lagk, Suite werth $50.00. Combination $3 9 for selid oak 6 ft. Extension Table, worth $5.50. hz Lt 5 for handsome -cluster base $425 "for Manddome quartered oak Suite, swélled Case worth $15. $6.73 om oak rn Table, front, beautifully carved Dressing Case hanc- worth $10.06. some bedstead and washstand, worth $55.00. $18 50 for $12 =f) for very massive Oak Ex 3 p 4% $24.5 for swelled front Golden Oak Suite, worth hand. tension Table, heavy leg, $35.00. some Combina- worth $18.00. $12 75 tion Case worth A) for Golden Oak Suite worth $18.00, $25.00. $37 5 for this massive Oak Side board, handsomely carved, id swelled front polished quartered oak, worth $50.00, 515 5 for large golden oak swell ed front Sideboard, werth $22.50. 526 5 for handsome quartered oak Sideboard worth $35.00. $10.75 Complete line of fine and medium price Toilet and Dinner Sets; a prettily deccrated 100-piece 58 15 Pinner Bet... sansssnics sna send ecas For pretty Ouk Inner Set..........eiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiii. Dressing Case, worth §14.50. 2 $3.95 for Velour Couch worth $5.50. description. i 75 for Velour Tufted Couch 3] i for handsome Parlor Lamp A) worth $9.00. 1. worth $2.50. o for Velo Tufted Coucl r large, i Luna eo Cash or Credit, nm mm wr mm ud $7 75 for Golden Oak Dressing $125 J I Fron pea FE Case worth $10.50, Case, worth $18.00. Parlor and Library Lamps of every

Carpet and Rug Department. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN ORIENTAL RUGS IN ALL SIZES. This Carpet and Rug Department demands your consideration for its as sortment, as well as quality and price: INGRAIN CARPET. INGRAIN RUGS. BRUSSELS CARPET. BRUSSELS RUGS. VELVET CARPET. VELVET RUGS. AXMINSTER CARPET. SMYRNA RUGS. SAVONNERIE CARPET. AXMINSTER RUGS. BIGELOW AND AXMINSTER RUGS. Rugs of every size and description. Ingrain Carpets.........+c.....25¢ up All floor covering made, laid, and Good Brussels Carpet..... wees 85C up lined free, 2-yd. by 3-yd. fine Jap. Rug..... $7.50 “The Hub Furniture €o0. /ihandb sis. N.W. shoratory and offices of Division XA Soll edlnng sae h home of the late Benjamin F. Butler, opposite the Capitol on New Jersey Ave nue, was pufchased on April 10, 1891, at a cost of $275,000. It is now used by the Marine Hospital Bureau and the Coast and Geodetic Survey. The Richards Building, adioining, on New Jersey Ave nue, was purchased on September 21, 1891, at a cost of $155,000, and is also used by the Coast and Geodetic Survey. The Winder Building on Seventeenth Street, used by the Treasury Department as the office of the Auditor for the War Department, was built by private enter prise and purchased by the Government in 1854 at a cost of $200,000. The establishment of independeat exccutive bureaus and commissions Las also made it necessary for the Govern ment to lease a number of private build ings. There is now no general building where such bureaus could be housed to save the Government the expense of rent. The Interstate Commerce Com mission pays iaore than $13,000 a year for the use of rooms in the Sun Bulld ing on F Street, and the Devartment of Labor rents quarters In the bank build ing at New York Avenue and Fifteenth Street, for which it pays annualiy, $6 750. The building at Rennsylvania Avenue and Jackson Place occupled by the Bu reau oi American Republics is leased to the bu.eau. The United States pays its pro ra'a share of the expense of main taining the bureau, a portion of which is for the rer.al of the building. The State Department pays less then any other to private owners for rent. All of the offices of the department are within the State, War, and Navy build ing, and th: State Department rents gniy a stable for its horses, for which it pays annuaily $600. Lace Curtains and Portieres. LACE CURTAINS IN NOTTING HAM, BRUSSELS, IRISH POINT, AND RENAISSANCE. 48° for Lace Curtain, worth $5 cents. ght for full size Lace Curtzin— worth $1.50, $3.50 $2.95 $6.75 for handsome Irish Point Curtain, worth $8.50 pair. for full size Tapestry Por tiers worth $4.50, for handsome Tapestry Por tiers worth $10, CONVICTS MAY GO FREE T0 DEFEAT A MEASURE LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Dec. 6.—At the time oJ the purchase of the Cummins place by the penitentiary board for use as a convict farm, Governor Davis re fused to sign the contract. He further declared that he would do all In his power to annul the contract, even to the extent of making an appeal to the Legisiature to set it aside. If it became necessary to prevent it he would exercise his constitutional prerogative and pardon every comvict in the peni= tentiary.

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INTHE COURTS AND CAPITALS OF EUROPE 3 VEEP 200000000202 000000000 0000000090008 00000-003 SSSI Sb irs od The French Assembly's War on Titles—Italy and Austro-Hungary Investigating Their Doubtful Nobiliary Patents—Few Titles Granted in Russia and Fewer to Be Given Hereafter in Great Britain. Republics and monarchs are combin ing to restrict the use of titles of no bility in the Old World. The Fournier bill, submitted to the French chamber of deputies, for the abolition of titles, and almost certain to recelve speedy legislative enactment, is in keeping with the action of the Italian crown in instituting in one province after an other a searching investigation into the patents of those using titles, giving ofll cial sanction in cases where the family papers are above question, and issuing prohibitinras from the further employ ment of nobiliary distinctions in all in stances “here they are borne without proper warrant. In several other kingdoms, notably in Greece, Roumania, Servia, and Bulgaria, nobiliary titles have been abolished by law, and their use prohibited, and whenever one finds a Greek, a Rouma nian, or a Servian prefixing a handle to his name, it must at once be assumed that either it is altogether bogus, and assumed without any warrant, or else that it has been conferred by some for eign power, and that not having receiv ed the sanction of the bearer’'s govern ment—beiag used, indeed, by him in de fiance of his country’s laws—it is to all intents and purposes worthless. In Russia the titles actually granted by the Russian crown have been very few und far between. True, there are a large number of members of the aris tocracy of that portion of Poland ab sorbed by Russia who have been allowed to retain the tities conferred upon them by the former kings of Poland. It is the same as regards the Germanspeak ing provinces of Russia, the local aris tocracy using titles that are of Germar or Lithuanian origin, and never con ferred by the Russian crown. Then too, there are several French and Italian families, now Russianized, such as that of the present Muscovite ambassador at Washington, which have been allowed to retain and to use in Russia the titles borne by their ancestors in the land of their origin. But the titles actually conferred by ‘the Russian crown itself are, as I have Just stated, very few in number, among them being the coronets of count grant ed to the present minister of finance De Witte, to the Mouravieff family, and to the late field marshal Gourko; the title of Duchess de Beauharnais granted to the morganatic wife of the late imperial Duke Eugene of Leuchtenberg, and the title of count granted to the two sons of the duke's elder brother, iikewise the {esue of a mesaliiance. CANADIANS PLEDGED AGAINST AMERICA Preference League Will Not Buy Here. MONTREAL, Dec. 6.—The movement to get the preferential tariff for Canada from Great Britain has taken several new phases, The idea of the promoters is evidently that if the United States discriminates in its tariffs against Canadian goods, the Canadians should take the same attitude toward imports from New England or any other part of the United States. Pledges are being circulated through out the Dominion of Canada, that the signers will not buy American goods, As most of the imports into Canada come from New England, this plan is aimed most directly at that section in retalia tion to what is taken here to be the New England attitude. The pledges are circulated by a secret alliance, which calls itself “the Prefer ence League.” This league pledges its members to buy Canadian manufactures rather than goods imported from New England. Prof. Goldwin Smith, who has always been a warm friend of New England, bas made a public protest against this move ment. He has obtained a copy of the secret circular of the league which ap peals to Canadians to buy only Cana dian goods because “by serving those around him every member of the league will also be serving himself by reason of the increased properity which will re sult to those upon whom he is relying, directly ‘or indirectly, for his own sup The solemn pledge taken by each ment ber of the league is this: “I hereby associate myself with the Canadian Preference League, and as a member thereof pledge myself to give preference when making purchases to the products of this country and to all articles of Canadian manufacture when the quality is equal and the cost is not in excess that of similar foreign prod uets or manufactured articles. I also undertake to give preference to Cana ‘dlan labor and to this country’s educa tional and financial institutions.” An avowed member of and spokesman for the powerful league said that the league's membership was Increasing rap idly, and that within a few monthe the effects of the general adoption of its pledge would be seen in a rapid decrease of the sales of New England manufacture in Canada. MISS ALICE ROOSEVELT IN NEW YORK FOR HOLIDAYS Miss Alice Roosevelt left Washington yesterday for New York to attend the coming-out party of her cousin, Miss Christine Roosevelt, daughter of Mrs. ‘Emlen Roosevelt, which will take place ‘next week, Miss Rooseveit will not re turn to the White House until after the ‘bolida s. i

A Secret Alliance. A Solemn Pledge. The princely titles conferred by the Russian crown are equally limited in number, and comprise that of Youriefl ski granted to the morganatic widow and children of Czar Alexander II, that of Gortchakof, conferred upon the oid statesman who for so many years was chancelior of the Russian Empire, and that borne by the Orloffs. The majority of Russian nobles whe are known abroad as princes and prin cesses do not make use of that title iu their own country. The title which they use is that of “Kniaz,” and it woulc ve infinitely better translated by the word “esquire” in its English and hei.2\ lic sense than by the word “prince.” In England a reaction has likewise ‘set in among the powers that be against the excessive increase of nobiliary ti tiles. Neariy four hundred peerages were conferred during the reign of Queen Victoria. That is to say, the ti tles of two-thirds of the members of the present House of Lords are of Vie 'torian origin. King Edward and his present advisers have come to the con clusion that it is politic to put an enl to this prodigality in the grant of no biliary distinctions and henceforth it will be found much more difficult to s¢ cure a handle to one's name in England than heretofore. Emperor William since his accession to the throne, while he has conferred innumerable decorations, has granted relatively few titles of nobility, and causes a very sirict watch to be kept by the authorities for infractions of the law prohibiting the use, under penalties of fine and imprisonment, not only titles, but even of the nobiliary par ticle of “von” to the name, without proper warrant. In fact it is not zo long ago that one of the leading archi tects of Berlin, Hacke by name, was arrested by the police on the demand of the imperial department of heraldry for violating this particular s.atute, The grandfather of the architact had been a noble entitled to the prefix of “von,” as was also the architect's grand mother, the daughter of an illustrious house. The old couple claimed to have been married at the time when Germany was being over-run by the armies of the first Napoleon, at a place called Paradies. Throughout their life the legality of their union was never doubt ed or questioned. But when they died and their children for the purpose of succession to the property were called upon by the authorities to produce the marriage lines of the old couple, these GAPTAIN BEACH GANNOT REGOVER Friends Believe Clubman’s Wound Self-Inflicted. NEW HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 6.—At the New Haven State Hospital this morn Ing, it was said that hope had practi cally been given up for the recovery of ex-Capt. Francis G. Beach, the c¢lub man, military leader, golf star, and for mer postmaster of this city, who shot himself at the Country Club two days ago, Captain Beach has been growing stead ily weaker. His mind has cleared up, but he is so feeble that the coroner has not attempted to take his ante-mortem statement. The suicide theory is firmly believed by his friends. The early end of three of the most prominent New Haven young men who went 16 the Spanish war is notable, Captain Beach's brother, First Lieut, Rodney Y. Beach, died of typhold fever with the American army which took Porto Rico. He dled in that place. Allan Osborn, who was Captain Beach's first lieutenant in the Connecti cut Artillery, at Camp Niantic, died of typhoid fever before the cose of the war. Both were given the lurgest miif tary funerals seen In this city .p to that time. Captain Beach is dbout forty-one vears old. He has a son fifteen years old. His wife is a prominent New Haven society Woman. RAILWAY TERMINAL SITE IN ANNAPOLIS Negotiations Under Way for Washing ton, Baltimore, and Annapolis Electric Road. Mt ANNAPOLIS, Md. Dec. 6.—A. F. Hughes, representing the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis elestric road, was here yesterday. While in the city it is sald he entered into negotiations for the purchase of valuable property at the corner of North West Street, Church Cir cle, and West Street as a site for the electric railway station, waiting room, and office building. This contemplated purchase includes the Arundel Building, the largest office building in the city; a large frame dwell ing, belonging to Cyrus N. Joyce, of this city, and a small house adjoining the Arundel Building. The proposed site is at the exact terminus of the electric rail way's franchise in this city, and would be the very best and most central lace for it. Since it became practically assured that the Washington, Baltimore and Annapo lis Electric Rallway will purchase the Annapolis, Washington and Baltimore steam road, it is sald that the Short Line will buy a portion of the Magruder estate, upon which to bulld new car barns and shops and a freight depot, as all of this is a part of and on the property of the Annapolis, Washington and Balti more road. Flett’s Collection of Water Colors, on exhibition and sa'c at half former prices at Silverberg’s. 41 Ninth Street. 1t Tree toys, avon, scrap pletures—Gould’'s,

LOCAL MENTION. could not be found, and upon a search at Paradies the parish registers had dis appeared. On the strength of tais the court declared that the marriage was not proven, and the children were illegiti mate. The latter, however, continued to style themselves “von” Hacke, with out any interference on the part of the government, and so, did, too, in turn, their children, comprising the architect in ‘question, until the present Emperor started, through the imperial depart ment of heraldry, a searching investi gation into the validity of the titles borne by his subjects. It was then that hie matter was brought tg light, and ‘the arrest and fine and imprisonment of the unfortunate architect followed. La In Austria the Emperor has just in augurated a similar investigation in con sequence of the somewhat alarming dis covery that several of the officials of the imperial department of heraldry at Vi enna have been concerned with clever professional genealogists in the sale of patents of nobility, and particularly in the revival of alleged lapsed titles. Their wethods were to forge documents and entries in public books in order to prove he noble ancestry of people willing to pay, and in many cases the forgeries relate to periods anterior to the reign of Empress Marie Theresa. These frauds ‘have been going on, it is feared, for nearly forty years, and the consequence is that a commission has been formed by the Emperor to investigate every lapsed title that has been revived, and every new patent of nobility that has been issued since his accession to the throne more than half a century ago. In fact, all nobiliary titles in Austro Hungary are to be submitted to ex amination, exactly as in Italy. With regard to the impending le; is ation in France abolishing tities of nobility, and prohibiting their use, it is likely to be carried without much difficulty, as the use of titles has de veloped into such a scandalous abuse that the members of the old aristocracy prefer to dispense with their titular dignities, at any rate when among people of their own set. There are laws in France against the use of a wrong name. But there is no law against the usurpation of titles, and as matters stand now, there is nothing to prevent any demi-mondaine from styling herself “duchess” or “princess” as long as she does not use the title to defrand trades people or to obtain money by swindling. Ad MARQUISE DE FONTENOY. GOUSIN OF PRESIDENT IN TOILS OF POLICE 6 $OoPe Yale Students Discipline Ital lan Swordsman. NEW YORK, Dec. 8.—A tenderloin police station was besieged from mid night till dawn today by a crowd of Yale students who offered all kinds of money as bonds to Sergeant Sweeney if he would release two of thelr num ber. Those In quod engaged in a fight with Carlos Levi, an Italian fencing master, and were arrested by Policeman Frost. EE

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J H. A. Schulz, driver for the George “V. Knox Express Company, reported Friday night that he was assautled near the Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge, over the Anacos‘ia Branch. He had several bad cuts about the head and on the face. He sald three negroes aseautled him and took all the money t-und in his pockets. Most of the money collected in the course of the day was in a shot bag, and was not taken. The Fifth precinct po ice and two detectives are Investigating the case. \b

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\d ME A You nee the gayety of the season spreading in all directions. The store is ablaze with it. Of eourse, yon are going to make some sort of gift to somebody-—aequaintance, friend, or relative, {or th happy spirit possesses everyone. We point with pride to our superb exposition of Holiday Goods—gathered from every manufacturing eountry under the sun. Multitudes upon multitudes of big and little bits of Art Goods are here, and none but bespeak newness. Taste and beauty, whether of the most elaborate craftsmanship or of the inexpensive sort. We are now at our best, catering, appealing, to every one. We ure busy, but will be busier as the days roll on toward the gladsonfe holiday season. Of eourse, the most comfortable time for shopping, both for necessities and holiday goods, is right now. A word to the wise is sufficient. All Leather Goods from $1.00 up Stamped Free. All Silverware Engraved Free. Initials Engraved cn Umbrellas Free. All Goods Boxed Free. Children’s Fur Sets. P0000 000000000900020000 0000000000909 000000000 0000000000000 00000006006000000 Is there anything that will please the little one more than a set of furs? 1s there anything more serviceable? We think not. Imitation Ermine Sets, Imitation Chinchilla and Brook with round muff and col- 08¢C Mink Sets, flat muff, NI MP SLI I LR with purse and smi 48 oo RE AR EE K Children’s Imitation Ermine Sets, White Angora Sets, deep collar flat muff and boa com- ette and flat muff, col bined, muff with purse id 43 lar and muff with and small head......... neags: worth $4.00. Misses’ Sets of En of English Sable White Angora Sets, Brook Mink, nutria, round muff and col- 1 gray fox, and An- S11 zs BRE sume ns vn sve va uss mnnne J Zora, from $3.48 to.... Dolls for the Little Ones This seetion of our store is al! in a flutter now. Hosts of children come hurrying in every day to see the wonderful spread we have pre pared—which, in point of variety, is away ahead of all previolis ef forts. Our “Santa” Doll, 17 inches tall;

beautiful face, sewed wig, either parted or with bangs, in blonde, brown, auburn, and light brown hair; the prettiest doll made for........... “sain 4 The same Doll nine- 1 50 teen inches tall......... 2 o

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1,000 Silk Gloria Umbrellas; a large variety of stylish handles, either plain wood or trimmed: steel rod, paragon frame: a $1.48 umbrella, for wo- 08C MEN. OF SBM. essessesers waa 500 Union Taffeta Umbrellas, be ing silk and linen mixed cloth. Liaking it strong, durable, and fast color; handles sterling trimmed, pearl, silver trimmed, carv i

ebony and natural wood; cord tassel; for men; a women or nen; 2.50 umbrella, 1 08 PE Ron Sp RA A SLY 500 Silk Gloria Umbrellas; pret tily trimmed or plain wood han dles; steel rod; paragon frame; women's or men's size; case and tassel; a $1.98 48 umbrella, for ss 420 to 428 Fad 2 8 \d Large assortment of Sun and Rain Umbrellas, in red, garnet, navy, green, and purple; either plain or fancy borders: case and tassel; fir and boxwood handles. From YA. 68 MOB fo... ieee iic i An All-silk Umbrella, in black, garnet, and blue; either plain or fancy border: case and tassel: ratural wood DEincese handles; a $3 umbrel rH] 9 FEA SES NA Largest assortment of exquisite handles on fine Silk Umbrellas in the city. Genuine sterling silver nd gold posts: also the long pearl handles, with silver C18 50 1] or gold trimming. We have them up to.. P4040 0000000000000 04 $4000 0000000000000 JT ANSRIIDCH 420 to 428 LANS SBURGH 417 to 425 Seventh Street. eg Eighth Street. 3

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M 4 There is mueb here in this stock which is admirably suited for Christmas giving. Exquisite carriage footwear of velvet, of matelasse and of corduroy, fur lined and fur tops; dainty “Fausts” and “Juliets” of quilted sat in and matelasse, in all eolors and black, for house wear. Evening and reception slip pers set off with exquisite buekles, ornaments and trim mings.

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Special attention is called to the variety we show of footwear for severely eold and wet weather, where ab solute proof against damp ness is necessary for health.

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S Our stocks of Parlor, Bedroom, and Dining-room Furniture are now in the very pink of perfee tion, and we invite you to choose from them, on easy weekly or monthly payments, which will be arranged to suit your conven fence. We make, lay, and line all carpets free of cost. No charge for the waste occasioned in matching figures. Make this store vour headquarters for everything needed at home, including warm bedwear, Lace Curtains, Draper jes, Crockery, Pictures, etc. PEMD DNR AN hui i A Ae dh le dh ih db dh do Sb GA J bu. on 4B ab zp be bd bh db db dds db th WB odn. du de fa du sb du (hb BB dl fy gE nog Fog Tih i fn CB he al IN we PW fhe fh gfe od sa dn 2% Ale mn ds BF ree LA TN Tr TT TY TT YT NE TT Ty TEEN ONO Er TT Ts rT a EIsIwEE II Sy Trin PETER GROGAN, 3

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Field Marshal Lord Roberts Follows Exampleof Prince Bismarck in Declining to Comply With Demand for Extortionate Fees. AE 579% Try AF Lord Roberts, for his services in con nection with the war in South Africa, which included, it may be remembered, the capture of the capitals of the two South African republics, received from the late Queen Victoria shortly before her death an earldom and the Knight hood of the Garter.

wl} He paid without a murmur the various fees exacted by the officials of the Royal College of Heralds, of the home depart ment, and of the court, amounting in all to some $3,000, in connection with his advancement to a higher rank in the peerage than that which he held at the outset of the war. But when he was asked for another $5,000 in the guise of fees incidental to his Knighthood of the Garter, he balked, and absolutely de clined to give a penny piece toward them, declaring that he had not sought the distinction; that it had heen given to him personally by his sovereign for his services in the field, and that he did not see why he should be called upon to pay for this royal reward sums of money to various court officials, which in their cntirety would constitute a heavy tax upon his purse. 4 ~p 3 t “8 H {oN 4 3 Y bi! i 1 3 4 4 3 h 3 5 4 wh 4 va bd Gf t A 1 y 4 WN wt

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be settled by King Edward himself pay ing the fleld marshal's fees out of his privy purse, which would have the ef fect of avoiding all further discussion and dissension. This is what old Emperor William did in the case of Mls great chancellor, when the latter was advanced from the rank of a count to that of a prince at the close of the war with France. Exceed ingly heavy fees were demanded of the great statesman, who contributed so much toward the foundation of the Ger man Empire as it now exists, But he refused to pay a single groschen, de claring that he was certainly not going to have a lot of lazy and useless court officials, whom as a class he abominated, fattening themselves at his expense with money which they did not ask from him as a gift, but exacted from him as their right in connection witn a distinction which he had received 2s a reward from his sovereign. J Lariat lr rf he

The matter was reported to the Em peror, who, on learning thereof, at once decided to pay the fees nimiself, thus putting an end to all further dispute about the matter, which he held was not of a character to reflect much credit upon the crown. ETT i William’s Expense Heavy. At the same time he pald the fees in ‘connection with the advancement of Field Marshal von Moltke and of the Minister of War von Roon to the rank 3 count. He preferred to do this rather than interfere with the existing system of fees and perquisites, looking upon these as vested interests quite as im portant to the officials concerned as his royal and imperial prerogatives were to himself, When Prince Bismarck, after his dis missal from office by the present Em peror, was created by the latter Duke of Lauenburg, he again declined to pay the fees In connection with the grant of the dukedom, declaring that he had not sought the honor, and did not wish for it anyhow. Owing tc the strained relations then existing between the old statesman and his sovereign, and the somewhat contemptuous way in which the promotion in nobiliary rank had been received at Friedericheruhe, the Kaiser did not feel himself called upon to fol low the example of his grandfather to defray the fees out of his privy purse. But inasmuch as he had signed and pro mulgated the decree conferring the dukedom, he directed that the matter should remain In suspense as long as the ex-chancellor remained allve, and that the prince should be styled “Dnie of Lauenburg” until his death. His son, Prince Herbert Bismarck, was then ask ed whether he was ready to pay the fees in connection with the creation of the dukedom, and on expressing his disin clination to do so, the Kaiser ordered that the title In question should be re garded as having become extinct with the demise of the ex-chancellor. A ref erence to the “Almanach de Gotha" for the current year will show that the title of Duke of Lauenburg does not figure among the dignities of the second Prince Bismarck,

4 Although Lord Roberts is the first great personage in England to decline to pay the fees exacted of him in connec I RR RRR RR RR RR RRR RR OO RR TRAE THE WASHINGTON TIMES, SUNDAY. DECEMBER 7. 1902,

Iron Chancellor's Titles Paid for by Emperor William His Title, “Duke of Lauen burg,” Became Extinct at His Death. tion with his honors _ he is by no means the only one who has protested against them. Indeed, the late Archbishop of 1 3 York made a humorous complaint there of to Queen Victoria when received in audience to pay homage on his cleva tion to the primacy. For as he rose from his knees he exclaimed: 3 ‘Ma'am, youre the only official per sonage I have seen since my nomination who has not asked me for a fee.” In his case these fees amounted to the sum of nearly $10,000, and comprised amcng other extraordinary items a sum of $200 for gloves to the members of the Chapter of the Minister of York; $30 for the sovereign's gentleman of the cellar; 20 to the sovereign's chief cock, and $10 to the sovereign's barber. Arch bishop Magee used ‘to declare that what was so tiresome about these fees is that they are mostly extorted in the shape of small svms, which give the victim the impression that he has paid even more than is actually the case. Under (he circumstances it is not as tenishing that the witty prelate on the occasion of the first sermon which he preached as archbishop in his cathedral, after briefly referring to his transla tion from Peterborough to York, took as his text the verse of the New Testa ment which describes how ‘“‘a certain man went down frcm Jerusalem to Jeri cho and fell among thieves.” J al 3 An Ascending Scale. There are but few high ofMces or dig nities in Great Britain the acceptance of which does not entail the payment of fees of this kird. Even a mere knight hood, which gives a man the right to prefix the word “sir” to his Christian name, and that of “lady” to the sur name of his wife, involves the payment of several hundred dollars’ worth of fees. A baronetcy costs much mores, and the fees increase with every step In rank until near $6,000 has to be paid in this way for a dukedom. It must thoroughly be understnod that these fees do not go Into the coffers of the crown, or into the national treas ury, but are the perquisites of sundry officials, and that their existence, based on unwritten law, dates back hundreds of years to the most remote periods of history. The late Prince Consort was the only reyal personage who ever at.empt ed to grapple with this abuse in Eng land, But he falled to accomplish much beyond rendering himself exceedingly unpopular. Indeed, there is no doubt that many of the attacks upon him con. tained in the London press un‘il his very death were’ largely inspired by of. ficials whose fees and perquisites he had endeavored to restrict. In every monarchical country on the continent of Europe the same system of fees prevails, especially in connectior with the grant of titles, and in Spain such heavy fees are exacted in the case of the succession of hereditary digni ties that the heir frequently is forced by financial stress to allow some of the honors to lapse. Ji is this demand for fees that has led to the impression that nobiliary titles are objects of barter and sale on the Continent. This is a misconception. For the $20,000 which is required at the Vati can for a Papal dukedom, the $15,000 that is asked fer a Papal title of prince, and the $6,000 which comprises the costs of the dignity of a Papa! count, are merely fees, which go to pay cer tain officials, according to a tabulated rate which has been In existence ever since the Middle Ages. In San Marino. Of course it is possible, and even probable, that the officials concerned ‘may encourage the application for titles, and facilitate their grant with the ob ject of securing the fees that constitute thelr prerogatives. But this does not mean that either the Vatican or any of the governments of Europe actually sells patents of nobility at a fixed tari. The only exception is San Marino, in spite of the fact that it is a republic, the oldest and smallest In the world; and the revenues derived from this par ticular source are devoted to the main tenance of the state foundling asylum. I a a et a aL EE aa at at a Te]

Fees and perquisites, which are the civilized counterpart of the baksheesh of the Orient, are, according to the words of the dictionary, “emoluments or gifts attached to some place, office or trans action over and above the settled re muneration” of the people who receive them. That meniais <hould hanker for tips znd that even legislators should insist ‘on their perquisites is only natural. People expect it of them, and they are as a rule careful not to disappoint popular anticipation in this respect. But it is among the officials, both high and low, of the royal and imperial courts of Europe that the most enthusiastic and fervent disciples of St. Baksheesh are to be found. Nor is there any likelihood of a re form as long as the monarchica® system remains in force. For how is it possible to expect the Anointed of the Lord to do away with a system as long as they continue, not only to demand, but even to insist upon their own per quisites—that is, the perquisites “‘at tached to their office over and above the settled remuneration?” EX-ATTACHE. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE. Hon. Wililam G. Ewing, who will lec ture at the National Theater this after noon on the subject of Christian Science, was at one time judge of the superior court of Chicago, and declined a reap pointment in order to accept a position on the board of lectureship of the First Church of Christ Sclentist, of Boston, Mass. He now holds the position of lecturer at large, and in the past year has spoken all over the United States, as well as in England and Scotland. MR. BROWNING’S FUNERAL. Funeral services over che remains of George P. Browaing, who dled at his residence, 331 Mi.zouri Avenue north west, were held at his home yesterday afternoon. Interment was private. Mr. Browning was flty-.six years oid, and had been prominent In business circles for many years. tle was a brother of Col. William Browning, who was Presi dent Andrew Jobnson's private secre tary. THE PALAIS ROYAL is already re cognized as Santa Claus’ home by over whelming numbers. This is our expe rience during the busy afternoon hours. The problem now is not so much toattract vou here as to induce a visit during the less busy hours. Tomorrow from 8a.m to 12 o'clock midday only, greatly re duood prices are to be quoted for Fancy Holiday Goods.

nid es a Lo $2 Goods at $1.77. S0c Goods at 42c¢. (Until the gong sounds sc Midday.) (Until the gong sounds at Midday.) $1 Goods at 89c. 25¢ Goods at 2ic. (Until the gong sounds at Midday. (Until the gong sounds at Midday.) Warm Undergarments Reduced. (Ladies’, Men's, and Children’s.) 2lc. 38c. (Some Were 50e.) Choice of Ladies’ Ribbed Union Suits; tleece-lined Vests and Pants; Ladies’ and Men’s Merino and Heavy Maco Hose; Girls’ and Boys’ Heavy Ribbed Hose and Infants’ Fine Ribbed Cashmere Hose, (Some Were 68e.) Vests and Pants and “Oneita” Suits. English Cashmere, Sea Island Cotton and Lisle Hose. Greatest variety and in smallest to extra large sizes for Ladies and Children. Very satisfactory bargains in this offering. Comforts. Note the size and weight of those of fered at SSe. Pull size, $1.25 value.....scvevieesns BBC Superior, $1.00 value. 0.00 9%¢ Heavy, $1.70 value........ WAEpeel o $1.39 Heavy $2.00 value........ccovsnunss. $1.79 Heavy, $2.20 valu@...convesnevininnes $1.79 Satine, $2.50 value..... 5 wats ah minim $1.98 French, $3.50 value..... nas msnas essa BiD Superior, $4.00 value................. $3.00 Eiderdown, $6.00 value............ «34.50 Efderdown, $8.00 value.......coconeenn $6.00 Eiderdown, $12.00 value.............. $95.00 Blankets. (At a great saving.) Full size, 10¢ vaING. oon ivs hese nsens 5% Gray, Jarge, $1 valu. a. con svaasnesnne 8Se English fleece, $1.25 value. ATG) Heavy fleece, 31.69 value............81.25 Scotch Wool, $3 value...... RAPPRs, 0 California Wool, %3.50 value........ .$2.50 California Wool, $4.00 value.........33.00 California Wool, $6.00 value ........34.00 Flannels. (Miles of them.) French, plain, 65¢c value..............49¢ Skirting, embro‘dered, 5c value...... 4%¢ Flannelette, 25¢ valne........ce..e...18e Flannelette, 1233¢ valu€..ccirvrravinsa IC Sacques, Kimonos, Gowns, SKirts. (Eiderdown, Flannel, Flannelette and Knit Wool.) 3% Garments, Redueed £0": cv Jive deans 33C (All sizes and colors.) 50e¢ Garments, Redueed 10 .<v.. sss coarse 42¢C (All sizes and colors.) 85¢ Garments, RoBNOed 30: vvvve vss wvine .....ooness +H (All sizes and eolors.) $1 Garments, Reduca $0... ..ccvvsnnes 79¢C (All sizes and eolors.) $1.50 Garments, Reduced 18 ....ccneas (All sizes and colors.) $1.75 Garments, Reduced to $1.29 (All sizes and colors.) 1 v

the ground. Jackets lined with finest quality satin; skirt with latest nine with new sleeves.

fered at 10 per eent discount. $5.00 to $7.00 Oil Heaters for $4.25.

They are the best of the absolutely safe Oil Heaters—the “Star,” the “Brightest and Best,” the “Rochester,” the “Comet,” and others. They are effectual—and this fact will be demonstratet to the en tire satisfaetion of any visitor here tomorrow. Go to basement floor. Gas Heaters Cheap. As little as $1.39 for a Cylinder Gas Heater, to effectually warm a room 12x12 feet. As little as $1.20 for a miniature stove to fit on the gas burner in your bedroom, and heat it comfortably. d “SNOW GAS SLOVeB...cocvrnsrsstsrrisssnsansnnrssnes $1.29 Cylinder Gas Heaters........ccceeeae. Sh nee we $1.39 Cylinder Heaters, extra size........coveiininnnnnn. 2.75

$5 to $8 Waists, $3.66.

Gas Radiators Cheap. The “Astor” is the best, partly because oval tubes give nearly twice the radiating surface of round tubes. They are best in all respeets. 4-tube “AStor™ BIGKEE. «ours vii savnins cn nes eninninnn $3.98 S-tube “Astor BIROCK. cssserrensintncrampen rebe $5.79 -tuba “Astor.” HIER). cov. oi vi cneracsscnntnne seve SED S-tube “ABLOF," DROREE. «sus connec cannes ervnnnnas $5.59 (Ladies’ Suits and Raglans.) The correctly new Walking Suits with skirt to barely escape wore flare. The Raglans have loose back; some with capes; all l=] bs IPI DULAS ENN 10 Per Cent Discount. (Furs and Misses’ Coats.)

In keeping with the general reduction in prices all the fine Small Furs, marked at various prices from §10 to §100, are of Also one-tenth deducted from price marked on any Misses’ Coat, in sizes S to 14 years. Go to

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Regular patrons know of “the Palais Royal's Waist Sale,” and it is only necessary to write that even better values than are now the talk of every home have just arrived. Choice of Peau de Soie and Taffeta Silk Waists, in tailor-made effeets, plaited and stitched, with new sleeves plaited to elbow, finished with large pearl and steel buttons. All sizes, in black and every best even ing and street shade. $6 to $8 values, at $3.66 for choice, $20 to $25 Garmeiits, $15. Man tailored and made of best English Cheviots. Eleventh Street. (A. LISNER.)

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COLUMBIAN'S NEW rUDIBALL TEAR: _— ME ee Revival of Interest in All Lines of Sport. PLAYED A PLUCKY GAME Athletics Will Be Encouraged by Lib eral Board of Directors—Piayers and Managers.

The reorganizatiop this season of the Columbian University football team aroused considerable interest in the student body, and, all things considered, the new eleven made a creditable show ing.

The first game of the season was with the Western Maryland University. This was the only game won by Columbian, score 15 to 0. A game was played with Maryland Agricultural College, score, Maryland 12, Columbian 10. Games ywere played with Gallaudet, Baltimore Medical College, and Franklin and Mar shall, in 211 of which Columban acquit ted herself well, although beaten. The principal object of the board of direc tors of the athletic association was to make a start and hold the team togeth er. This has been accomplished, and in another year Columbian will have one of the best football teams in this sec There 18 no doubt of the permanent revival of athletics at Columbian, and it is particularly gratifying to note that this university is complying to the let ‘ter with the Intercollegiate Athletic As sociation rules, and is not giving any athletic scholarships, or in any way de grading pure amateur athletics. The faculty and alumni are, however, giving great assistance along legitimate lines.

u ESM T&S Great credit is due to Captain Mus grave, Captain Leach, Mr. Church, Mr, Poe, and, in fact, all members of the team. President Houston and the board of directors, Capt. Orlan Clyde Cuilen, Mr. Summy, Mr. Lamb, Mr. Clark. Mr. Reger, and others are laboring hard to put track and field, baseball, and other teams in the field, and hope te again secure the intercollegiate championship for hammer throwing, won by Mr. Nel son last year. Captain Cullen has also accepted challenges from several mem. bers of the Diplomatic Corps to fence this winter, both with foil, rapier, and broadsword, and may perhaps repeat bis successes of last season. Ji Sra OTe 0 $1.90 The players who took part in most of the games are: Musgrave, captain and left end; McGowan, left tackle; Catts, left guard; Lewis, center; Heine, might guard; Kelly, right tackle, Poe, right end; Church, right half; Oyster, left half; Reddington, quarter; Garnett, full back; Mr. Thompson, manager, and Alex. Houston, coach.

ALEXANDRIA TEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST TELEPHONE NO. MAIN 1141. Louis C. Barley Nominated for Corporation Judge. ALEXANDRIA, Va.,, Dec. 6.—At a tueeting of the Alexandria Bar Associa tion held at 3 o'clock this afterncon in the corporation courtroom, Louis C. Barley was nominated for the position of judge of the corporation court to §li the unexpired term of Judge J, K, M, Norton. The machinery and stock in the plan ing mill of T. N. Risheill Sons, south east corner of Royal and Wilkes Streets, was offered at public auction today by R. F. Knox, auctioneer, and purchased by M. L. Risheill for the sum of $1473. which includes a deed of trust for £1,000.

I if 11 The December term of the circuit court for this city, with Judge Charles E. Nicol presiding, which has been in session since last Monday, has adjourn ed for the term.

WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE TO ELECT OFFICED

The members of the Washington Real Estate Exchange will meet in the Hotel Barton Wednesday evening next at o'clock for the purpose of selecting a nominating committee and to presént the names of four members for election to the board of governors, as provided by the constitution, and for the transac tion of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

The officers will also report as to the condition of the Exchange, and its workings during the past year. After the meeting a buffet supper will be served. AMERICAN PRICES IN IONDON Quotations for American securities on today’s London market showed very small changes from yesterday's closing level here. Shortly befere the opening of the New York Stock Exchange Erie common and first preferred and New York Central was quoted 3% below parity; Atchison preferred, Baltimore and Ohio common, Denver common, Kan 8as and Texas, Norfolk common, ‘Penn sylvania, Southern Railway common and preferred, Union Pacific preferred and United States Steel common, cach 3%. Others were quoted 3% below. LE EE SE Ba SE EA a 3 t vi s f 5 1 Canadan Pacific, Illinois Central, and Reading first preferred were quoted A above parity, and others were quoted 4 above. 3s ii Underwear Comfort. i i a SS SS PPP 4 ‘lo i 4 3 v We hand): the finest prod 5 i iil i 1 HH hi i vets of the American mills correct weights—and of course i LR at CORRECT PRICES. They are made TO FIT—thus insur 4 aR ERE and ing comfort. Fleeced Under wear, 50¢ garment. Natural ii tie H ii Wool Underwear, 75¢ garment. ie 1 WARM GLOVES, 50¢ 15¢ pair. Swell Neckwear, 25c and Me. NEW HATS, $1.50. 5 4 8 J 1 il 4 IT ro NOW Moore Cullinan, 5 i i viZ2 0 Street N Fe i 'R g

4 115 UNION HATTEKS AND 435 7th 3t. EACERDASHERS, 3d r 195 No —_—_—— Photo by Reynolds Rice. First row—Orlan Clyde Cullen, nf board of directors: Smith, Catts, Caldw ell, Musgrave (captain), Leach, Hecox and Summy, of board of directors. [econd row—McLain, McGo san, Heine, Lewis, Kelly, Snead. Third row—Poe, Oys ter, Garnett, Parish. GROWTH ANDSPREAD OF CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM Frequent Requests for Information and Advice Re ceived by the Commission. The growth and spread of the civil service system in the various States of the Union, also in the District of Co lumbia, has been closely watched by the members cof the Civil Service Commis sion in this city. While the sy®tem is not under the control of the Commis sion, yet frequent requests for informa tion, advice, and suggestions are receiv. ed from State officers as to the best means of beginning, regulating, or more firmly establishing civil service methods under statutes drawn by State Legisla tures. The growth of the United States civil service schemes has been so rapid and remarkable in the past few years that the system's spread in the States hss been virtually overlooked, except br persons directly interested. Accardiag to statistics gathered by the Civil, Ser vice Commission there are at present only twelve States out of the forty-five comprising the Unien without any civil service laws whatever. One of these, New Jersey, is now considering the adoption of the system through the ef forts of Goverper Murphy, and it is like ly that action will be had in January by the Legislature looking to the exten sion ci the service over the Statehouse employes. In several States the service merely covers fire and police, or school boards and teachers. A number of States have laws applicable only to cit ies. "i il) Service May be Extended.

The wmcdications are that the service will be extended in the District of Co lumbia within the next few years until it covers every branch of the municipal governmc.it. Already the police and firemen ure under it, and but a few weeks ago a milk and food inspec’or was appointed in accord with its provisions. The District Commissioners have twice recommended in their annual reporis that the service be extended to all local departments and the Civil Service Com. mission, under whose directions appli- rants for positions in the District gov- proment are examined, has concurred in the recommendations, Massachusetts has thus far proven the most progressive of all the States with regard to civil service reform. As far yack as 1894 action was taken by the Legisiature and a law was passed based argely upon the Federal act and on the vew York State act passed in 1882, The ervice is applied to both State and eity rovernments under a State commission imilar to the United States Civil Serv. ee Commission and the work is carried n much the same as by the latter body. "he procedure is therefore uniform and he law is economically administered. Practically all positions of a clerical haracter in Massachusetts are included nder the civil service law. The system pplies to the present fire, police, school,

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janitor and other services in the city of Boston and to such cities as may volun tarily seek from the commissioners the extension of the system. Last year the cities of Lowell, Milton and Quincy, sought and obtained such extension, which had previously been adopted by neariy all the most impotrant cities in the State. The Legislature last Year also passed an important general act apply ing civil service rules to the police and fire departments of any town in the Com monwealth in which it should be ac ceated by the voters. Nothing General in Ohio. As yet Ohio has no general civil serv ice law. Civil service rules have been adopted by the fire and police depart ments of several cities, but the political forces have been so balanced as’ to’ pre vent the adoption of any general. Two uills have been Introduced in the Legislaiure, one on the State plan, ‘modeled after the Massachusetts law ‘and the other on the local option pian, ‘similar to one in use in Illinois. The first ‘of these bills passed the Senate in 1893, ‘but the vote was reconsidered and the result changed. At the next session of the Legislature, in 1808, the other bill was introduced, but never ‘reached a vote. A measure was introduced at the last Legislature providing for a revision of the entire municipal code of Ohio. Included in it were provisions for the appointment of a commission to classify all city officers and install a system of civil service or “merit system.” The bill, however, never made any progress, i i In June of last year the entire situ ation in Ohio, however, suddenly under went a complete change. Three decisions of the supreme court virtually swept from the statute book all special legis lation passed since 1865. Governor Nash called a special session of the Legisla lure, which enacted a code providing for the government of all municipal corpor ations of the State. This code goes into effect in May, 1902. By it provision is made for the establishment of all of the merit system in the fire and police department of all cities, to be adminis tered by respective boards ol public 1 1]

H i 1 i id pafety therein.

EE a Ee Strict in Chicago. Among the cities Chicago has the dis inction of having the strictest civil ser ice law that exists. It is authorized un ler the act of the Iiinois Legislature of 895, which is applicable to those cities vhich chose to adopt ft. In Chicago the eivil service board has he power to summon witnesses and ad ninister oaths and to make investiga ions. All powers which invelve the dis nissal of employes are held py the oard. In this respect the powers of he Chicago commission are unique. o Many dissatisfied emploves. who heva

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It is the intention of the members of the Salvation Army to send out baskets of food to families, and that they may be adequately equipped in doing so the assistance of the public of Washingion is solicited.

Appeals have been sent to merchants and prominent citizens for contributions of money and provisions, and these will be used in a discretionary manner by members of the army. The Society of Associated Charities has supplied them with a list of deserving families and in dividual efforts will be made to locate as many of the city's poor as the army will be able to supply.

It is proposed that this number shall reach at least a thousand. Baskets of provisions, sufficient to accommodate families consisting of five persons, will be sent out from the local barracks, 932 Pennsylvania Avenue northwest. En sign Sowers has charge of the work, and all contributions wil] be distributed un der his direction. Contributions will be received on and after December 16, and those who wish to assist by donations of money or provisions, may either send them to the barracks, or inform Ensign Sowers, who will send for them. A new method of collecting the neces sary funds for this worthy enterprise will be established in Washingten with in the next few days. Pots resembling the legendary gipsy boiling pots will be distributed about the city's streets in which contributions of money may be made. It is the purpose of Ensign Scw ers and his assistants to place these unique collection pots in the shopping districts of Washington, where the more fortunate residents of the city may be reminded in their purchasing tours of homes that will be desolate and hearts that are deprived of the happiness of Christmastide, The consent of the Commissioners of the District and Major Sylvester has already been obtained and all that re mains necessary is to get the permission of property holders in those particular Gistricts. No anxiety is felt in that re. gard, however, as it is thought that the support of every citizen will be given the Salvation Army In its commendatory work. The system of “keeping the pot boil ing,” as it is known, is an old one in other cities, but has never been intro duced here. The pets are ordinary cop per ones and suspended from three stacked sticks. The pot is covered with a wire netting with perforations large enough to allow a silver dollar to pass through. A uniformed member of the Salvation Army will be constantly in charge and the contents wili be deposited 17. the treasury until Christmas eve, when the purchases will be made. CARDINAL GIBBONS A deed of trust was placed on file yes terday by Cardinal Gibbons in his pri vate capacity and in his official capacity as archbishop of the diocese of Balti more, in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, to secure the payment of $10, 000. The property pledged is part of the tract known as “Friendship,” and adjoins that recently purchased by the Sisters of Providence. The trustees named in the deed are G. C. Powers, of Failadelphia, ang Richard W. Tyler, of this city, A 25c Coat Hangers, Sc. ar. Hest ever put out, Gifts or Man! The man’s store is logical ly the best place to buy the man’s gift. Things to wear are good things to give. Too busy to say much just a few hints, Tuxedo Suits, $16.50 Sack Suits, Lo. $13.75 Overcuats,. $10.90 White Wests, Size Smoking Jackets, $s Lounging Robes, $3.90 Dogskin Gloves, 79¢ White Dress Spins, wag 73¢ Hats, And a store full of other useful gifts, D. J. KAUFMAN, THE MAN'S STORE, 005-T Pennsylvania Avenue. PLACES DEED ON FILE WALFORD'S Two Stores, PRESENTS FOR MEN and BOYS Thousands of giv able things in our two “stores—just the things M:n and Boys like best. What man of boy does not like a Razor, Knives, Skates, Gun, etc? Of course, there are many accept. able gifts here for women, also. Just look beiow for suggestions: Knives, Shears, Razors, Ec. Pocket Knives (ime mense variety). Razors, including our “Jubilee” Razor, 32.30. Aay man would like a case of our Jubilee Razors—they come in cases of hiades—ong for each of the week—mark Sportsmen's Kaives, Combination Knives, Com Razors anda Knives, Nail Scissors, Nail Nippers, Nall Files, Chiropodist and Manicure Shears and Knives, Sparling Goods. Bouisif Gloves, Punch Bags, Basset alin, Footballs, Leather Legging, Hunting Coats, Shot Guns, Gun Cases. Roller Skates, Ice Skates, Golf Clubs, Caddy Bags, Skating Shoes, Canoes, Billiard Tables, Ping-Pong Tables and Seis. Rifles, Shot Guns, Whitely FExercisers, Poker Sets, Bicycles. CAMERAS AS GIFTS, A good Camera is a splendid gift—it pleases nd lasts a long time. All the best makes here. Photographic Cameras of every recognized and amous make. Albums, Tripods, Card Mounts. developing and Printing. OPTICAL S00DS. Telescopes, Microsco: Field and lasses, Magnifying Glasses, Reading Glasses, compasses, Magic Lanterns and Slides, Horse hoe Magnets, MANY NOVELTIES FOR CHRISTMAS. WALFORD'S Stokes, 909-477 Penn. Ave. "Phone East 25432 quart hottie o tas of ns for Beer. O's, famous Golden a nop Bee

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MATTERS OF INTEREST TO LOCAL ATHLETES Tr

y As mY 74 A ln? of 7 by pn With Football Out of the Way, Indoor Track and Fielc Meets Have the Call. L 8 Whole- pA 77 Y LleT flor a hind ig Deliy [ba y wn; har

f Some ntl Lge 2 yy ered iv 3 Ali that is left of the football season fs in the hospital. Expert A m— ny Except for a few cross-country runs under the duspices of the Y. M. C. A. and a few club matches open to mem bers of local golf clubs, the outdoor sea son is closed for 1502. From new on strict attention will be given to develop ment of track and field men for the va rious local and out-of-town indoor meets, d and i Pure Heng SES ihe Ma 7 Né 4 f f y// Lom” Gily H todd i Locally, the prospects are bright for a season of good competitions, in addi tion to the bowling, basketball, ard in door Jepng#e centests which have been in full swing for some time. in M k a%e ny greg The most extensive of local events is that furnished annually in Convention Hall under the auspices of Gecrgetown University, and which is scheduled for February. Next in point of number of

ents and quality of performers is the dal meet of the District National Guard. The smaller meets are furnished ‘by the Young Men's Christian Associa and Carroll Institute, THY Joint Meets Suggested. ..7

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It is suggested that this year an extra special meet be given jointly by the National Guard, Young Men's Christian Association, Carroll Institute, and Co lumbian University. Such an event would aid very materially in the devel opment of indoor track and field mate rial, much of which never finds opportu

ty of showing its ability because of a a suitable meet, and because f the performers have neither the dry r the means to go out of town to d winter meets.

A joint meet of this kind would make an affair big enough to make it neces sary to run it off in Convention Hail, which could be fled with followers of the several organizations interested, in addition to those persons who admire amateur athletics in all forms.

It is further suggested that the loeal high schools and the various other schools, such as Washington School for 8, Emerson Institute, Friends’ Select i, Boys’ School, and others, com ind hold a big track and field Beet.’ It would make up an affair such as this city has never seen indoors and would be attractive and interesting enough to fill big Convention Hall.

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a competitions for the all-around letlc championship of the Y. M. C. A., ch’ began last month, are held twice a mouth on Friday nights. The teams which are competing for the championship trophy are as follows: wh eet ce Spaulding, captain; Gleason, Lough ran, and Graham. R. N. Richardson, captain; Cheseldine, Connor, ad Lindsay, Fewkes, captain; Bateman, White, and w. Raw tain; Ludwig, Woodhead, and Richardson. 1 30. oni l, Ta Applegate, captain; Decker, Kelley i C. L. Owens, captain; Smith, Tingle, and Hemingway. DeRiemer, captain; Pulliam, Capps, and Wallace. _— HEE i The events to be contested on Decem- ber 12 in the all-around championship serles are: Running high jump, long wv 4d tlimb, rear vault, left and right on

3 gy! 4 lle} bars. Points Earned to Date. 3 ET TrTgn The points earned to date by individ- uals and teams are as follows: Team totals: Captain Richardson's teaM............... oan Captain Spaulding’s team.... 540 Captain Applegate's team. wuss SI Cdptain De Reamer’s team 483% in ‘Shear's team... 472 in: Bopp’s team.. 450% RPRID Fewkes' (0AM. .uvuessennrsennannn 450%

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Cag 4 sndividual points: y Cheseldine, 244%: Pewkes, 214; Gleason, 18236; Bateman, 157; ulding, 152; Applegate, 50. Earnshaw, 143; Shear, 148; Leach, 141; Webb, sls; 'W. E. Richardson, 135; R. N. I 184%; Tanner, 131%; Connor, 128; I. G. Lachland, 124%; Decker, 120%: New. ot, 115; Laughran, 12%; Kelley, 197; Her- a A F. D. Lachland, 102; Pulliam, 1%. s Test of the contestants were under 100, ldine raised his own record for |g ushing up 12-pound shot from 315 to 67 I po De

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will keep his two teams busy this win ter. i {0 His basketball team will play a se ries of home and foreign games with West Branch and Central Y. M. C. A. of Baltimore and Wilmington Y. M. C. A. The Cumberland Y. M. C. A. team playad here last Saturday and was defeated. The indoor baseball team will play Central Y. M. C. A. and Maryland Ath letic Club and ““All Stars,” all of Balti more. The latter team will be played an December 20 in the local gymnasium. Captain Nichols’ volley ball team des feated Captain Golden's last week the score of 64 to 28. 2 Carroll Institute Gymnasium.

The wrestling tourney held under the direction of Prof. Joyce at Carroll In slitute on Friday and Saturday nights was so successful that another is spoken of to be held next month. The sport was of the sort seen here among amateurs and will do much to develop a greatly neglected branch of athleties. It was the biggest affair of the kind ever held here and brought cut some very clever wrestlers.

The Institute basketball team will play its return game at Baltimore with the West Branch Y. M. C. A. at an early date. The team will play a league game with the Ordway Rifles in the Institute gym December 9. Last Monday nigle was the banner night for the adults’ gymnasium class, when elghty-three members had the floor for the .egular physical drill and breathing exercises. The jumior class meets Wednesday afternoons at 3:15 and Saturday morn ings at 9 o'clock, and now numbers for ty. The exercises are specially designed for boyd by Prof. Joyce, and the drill werk is of such a character that the young athletes develop rapidly. Corcoran Cadet Corps. The basketball team representing the Corcoran Cadet Corps is not afraid of work. In addition to its reguler league games it has arranged to ploy with a number of out-of-town tenis as fol lows: December 26, with Lafayette College, and January 9 with Y. M. C. A. of Dal timore, both in Guards’ Armory. On January 17 a game will be played with Y. M. C. A. In Baltimore. The team showed its s sength last week by defeating the Cumberland Y. M. C. A., champions of Maryland, and hopes lo do as well when it plays the reiwurn game in tie Maryland town. Next Friday night the team plays a League game with the Morton «Cadets in the Guards’ Armory. The Corcorans gave a reception on Tuesday to one of their members re turning from the Philippines, and it proved a very enjoyable affair. Re freshments and music added to the pleasure of the evening. Those who as sisted were Messrs. Miller, Hutchinson, McKay, Wright, Iglehart, and Carter. Ihe committee In charge of the affair ‘ansisted of Captain Pdwards, Lieuten ints Myers, and Prosice, Sergeants Col ins Lockhead, and Hazard, and Private unter. This same cotimittee is pre aring for a Christmas entertainment vith novel features. y he The haseball game scheduled for the orcorans and Y. M. C. A. for December 3 will be postponed to February 18 on ccount of the business engagements of layers during the holiday season. Interior Bowling Team. The team representing the Interior )epartment Bowling League is still poked upon as the “dark horse” of the hampionship race, notwithstanding the ig flurry ef the Commissioners and Bu cau teams. The team continues to put up strong, eavy scores, and is generally consist nt in its howling. It has been weak ned by Rice's inability to roll up to his tandard because of a lame knee. With im in shape the team will take a rece, 1 Captain Bunn continues to roll his I

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‘rong game, and his high single of 247 tll stands as the league figure. Gar ett has developed into one of the re- 4 ables and finishes well up in each], eek's standing. Cooper, Lemmon, and t ivingston are always good for steady, Ir averages. I The team set new figures for the ‘ague on Friday night by bowling a F tal of 2,768 on the Palace alleys g galnst the Commissioners. The best f ngle game vas 1,033. C In this set, remarkable for the won- 'rful bowling of both teams, Bunn had i cond best average with 203; Parker, of ie Commissioners, leading with 206 av- 4g age. Cooper had 191 average, and the a st all had high scores. This set of |p imes and the interiors’ total will prob- d ly hang up as the season's topuotch ratatanae’ feet SE DAR EEG aa limited to the officers, or, more properly speaking to those who have the slight est knowledge of revolver shooting, it will be a hard matter to pick out a team of six men to shoot against the policemen. There are about fifty men in the Nationa! Guard who have become proficient with the revolver. The mili tary men do not constitute all of the members of the revolver association. Even some of those who do are members of the police force also and will shoot on the latter team in preference to the former. The following is the make-up of the teams for the matches: F) Policemen—Privates J. C. Bunn, D. E. Langley John Newkirk, J. T. MeCor mick, J. C. K-nnedy, and G. F. Catts. Alternates: Sergt. J. J. Murphy, Privates W. H. Buckingham, Archie Mellen and C. R. Samson. Revolver Club—Major James E. Bell, Major Glendle B. Young, Captain Sum mers, Lieut. W. M. Farrow, Lieut. W. F. Holt, and Privete George E. Cook. A team match will be the first event on the program, for which a handsome silver cup has been offered by the Flar ris-Schafer Company. Several individ ual contests will also be on the card. Twenty men will compete in these matches, ten from the Natlonal Guard aud ten from the police force. The police force ertries and those of the Guard will include the alternates as well as the principals of the teams. The followlug prizes have been offered: A revolver by M. A. Tappan; a diamond stickpin, by the Castelberg Jewelry Company: an vmbrella, by Saks Co., and a pair of walking shoes, by the Family fhoe Company. The contests wil] begin in the Seventh Street gallery of the Center Market Armory at 8 o'clock tomorrow night. The National Guard officials have made preparations to ac commodate a large crowd. Capt. T. F. King, of the First Regi ment and Lieut. T. Brook Amiss, of the [First police precinet, will act as scorers, Plans for Practice. With the militia’s number of men The practice gallery at the armory will be open for practice, both ofMcial and volunteer, from tomorrow afternoon un til next spring. The following orders have been issued from the District mi litia headquarters: “Gallery practice for the ensuing year will be conducted as follows: “A full score will consist of five shots each at 200 yards standing, 300 yards kneeling or sitting, and 500 yards and 800 yards lying prone. Two full scores will be required, making forty shots in all. “Gallery qualification shall be not less than 80 per cent of the possible score, but scores made in the gallery will in the future not be considered in connec tion with classification. They will, how ever, be reported on the annual report of target firing. “Any officer or soldier who fails to make 50 per cent of the possible scors in the gallery will not be permitted to fire a score for qualification on the range. “A copy of all scores will be kept by the card-record system, and to enable this to be done inspectors of rifle prac tice will furnish the superintendent of the gallery with a copy of all scores made in voluntary and ordered practice. “Company commanders will see that all recrults are thoroughly taught the sighting, position, and aiming drills be fore permitting them to appear with the company for gallery practice. They will also regularly practice their companies in those drilis, In their armories, at least fifteen minutes on each company drill night during the months of Janu ary, February, March, and April, 1903, reporting the same on their monthly arill and parade reports. “The following schedule for gallery practice will be observed for the months THE WASHINGTON TIMES, SUNDAY. DECEMBER 7. 1902. n REVOLVER TEAMS TO MEET IN CONTEST EE a x A

Arrangements Completed for Matches Betweer Policemen and National Guardsmen,

A great deal of Interest has been man ifested in the revolver match between the experts of the National Guard, as represented by the Revolver Association of the District, and the Metropolitan Po lice Force team. The best shots from each of the organizations are included in the two teams, and the meeting Mon day will be a nip-and-tuck contest, and one well worth seeing. Ever since the men were assigned places on the teams they have practiced hard and faithfully, and high scores are expected to be the result.

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None of the men have made high scores in the practice thus far, but it is thought that the preliminary prac tice will steady their hands, and by the time they line up for the matches they will be in prime condition to break a few records and establish some new fig ures. The policemen seem to believe that their opponents have all the best of the argument, but it has been generally conceded that no great advantage rests with either team. The Quardsmen think the policemen are doing their prelimi nary work under the most favorable con ditions. ee FRET TE

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The entire police force, numbering over 600 men, who are all required to go through a certain amount of pistol practice every year, has been gone over, and six of the best shots have been picked out. The police have among their rumber about a dozen men, who, when they were in the United States Army, were recognized revolver shots, as well &s being experts with the rifle. The policemen will use a smaller revolver than the Guardsmen, which, while it does not shoot as large a ball or make as large a hole in the target, is regarded 2s an advantage. The weapon, because of its lightness, gives the guardians of the law a decided advantage over their cpponents. They also have an unlimited amount of ammunition. The Major and Superintendent of the police force and bis lieutenants regard the match as an official affair, and have therefore given them an ample supnly of ammunition, and have spared no pains to turn out by far the best team that could be selected from the police force.

i As I x The Guardsmen have not as many men to select a team from. It is true there are about twice as many citizen soldiers as policemen, but there are not many who knew or are expected to know anything about revolver shooting,’ much less having any knowledge of re volver matches. This is strictly the weapon or arm of the officers, and the enlisted men are not required to become expert with ft. Limited to Officers. ‘of January, February, March and April, 1903, during which period the prescribed practice will be completed: “The First Battallon and First Sepa rate Battalien will practice in the gal lery at their armories, under schedules tc be prepared by the battalion com manders. “Second Battalion, first and second Thursdays of each month. “Third Battalion, second Saturday of each month. “Fourth Battalion, first and second Tuesdays of each month. “Fifth Battalion, first and second Mon days of each month, “Sixth Battalion, first and second Wednesdays of each month. “Engineer Corps, first and second Wednesdays of each mcnth. “Navai Battalion, first and second Fridays of each month. ‘The general staff, the fleld and staff officers, and non-commissioned staff of regiments and battalions, the fourth Wednesday of each month.

“The line officers of the First Reg! ment and Naval Battalion, third Thurs day of each month, “The line officers of the Second Regl ment, third Friday of each month.” Yesterday afternoon the members of the board which Is at work revising the firlng regulations of the army, paid a visit to the National Guard Rifle Range at Ordway, Md. Major James E. Bell, Inspector general of rifie practice, acted as escort and showed the members around the range. They investigatad thoroughly the skirmish practice, some thing which is not done to any great ex tent in the regular army, Washington Light Infantry Corps. At the regular annual meeting of the Washington Light Infantry Corps, held on Wednesday evening last, Capt. Emil G. Schafer was re-elected president, First Lieut. A. M. Muzzy re-elected re cording secretary, First Lieut Benjamin F. Odell re-elected financial secretary, and Capt. Edward W. Zea re-elected treasurer. The board of managers for the ensuing year are Lieut, Col. Burton Reputation Built on Quality. The superior quality of Oronoco Rye is becoming so generally known to the publie that in many homes it is taking the place of some old brands that have become a household word. This change has been made after being convinced of the unexcelled quality of this whiskey. The family trade is supplied by private special delivery, and prompt attention is given each order. A complete line of Wines, both Imported and Domes tic always on hand. Orders for the holidays are being booked and will be delivered at will of purchaser. fidward J. Quinn 604 Penn. Ave. "Phone 761 Y. andthe So dh 0B Se a wm La It Is Just in Such Weather As we are now having that you need a stimulant to brace von up. When you reach home, cold and chilly, dont dose yourself with quinine, but take a nip of OLD PURISIMA And it will revive you at once without leaving any bad effects after it. Doctors preseribe it for their patients, knowing that it is abso lutely pure whiskey. £1.00 full quart. 50¢ full pint. Private Special Delivery. Wm. Cannon, Sole Distributer, 1225-7 Seventh St. N. W. rl Zl etl ccc. od 2: Zu hh Zh Zh ih A AA A A a: R. Ross, Major 5. Porter House, Capt. E. W. Zea, Capt. Harry Cope, Capt. Joha S. Robinson, Capt. William E. Dix, First Lieut. A. M. Muzzy, First Lieut. Samue] F. Shreve, and Second Lieut. Charles H. Ennis. A special committee was ap pointed to make arrangements for an nual celebration on February 23, 1303 The following orders regarding dis charges, appointments, etc., have been Iseued from brigade headquarters:

An election has been ordered in Com pany A, Third Battallon, for second lleu tenant December 4, 1902.

The following bave been ordered hon orably discharged: On his own application—Private John C. Hyer, Company D, Fifth Battalion. Removal from the District—Privates William H. Browne, John P. Duffie, and Millard A. Reid, Company A, Sixth Bat tallon, In the interest of the service—Privates Charles H. Bennett, Edward F. Boucher, Patrick L. Costello, Jeremiah M. Horl ¥an, Henry A. Martin, and George Mom berger, Company A, Fourth Battalion, and Maurice H. Lanman, Company D, Sixth Battailon. LOCAL REBEKAH LODGES PAY FRATERNAL VISIT Welcomed and Banqueted By Queen Esther Chapter in Baitimors. On Friday night a large delegation, composed of members of the four Re bekah lodges of the District of Col umbia, visited Baltimore to make a fraternal visit to Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge of that city. Addresses of welcome were made by the noble grand and other members, and were heartily responded to by represen tatives of the four visiting lodges. At the close of the nreeting a banquet was given. Speeches were made by Gen, M. A. Rainey of Marengo, Iowa; the deputy grand master of Maryland, and Brothers Grumley, Day, Pumphrey, and Bradford of Washington. The visitors were ac companied by the sovereign grand rep resentative of Washington, William P. Allan; Gen. M. A. Ralney of Marengo, Iowa, head of the uniformed branch of the order, and Brother F. H. Rothrock of Queen Esther Lodge of Baltimore, Md. MEMBERS OF BAR WISH TO ACQUIRE LIBRARY “Lawyers” Association of Washington” Incorporated Yesterday-—For Concerted Action. A certificate of incorporaation of the “Lawyers” Association of Washington" was placed on file in the office of the Recorder yesterday. The purpose of the organization is to promote concerted action among the members of the bar, and to acquire and maintain a library. The Incorporators are Alexander H. Bell, G. Thomas Dunlop, A. A. Hoehling, Jr., Benjamin Minor, Arthur Peter, Andrew Y. Bradley, 8S. Duncan Bradley, ARLINGTON BREW14G CO, ARLINGTON BREWING CO. IT’S DARK IT’S LIGHT AUGUSTINA COLUMBIA BEER. BEER. §TOCK PORTER GET BUSY. SPARKLING ALE ARE YOU WITH ME? ROSSLYN, VA. Phone— West 129. Estabilshed 1862. Ex Optimo Optimus. MELVILLE CLUB OLD RYE WHISKEY. An absolutely pure and honest whiskey, proven by analysis (which appears upon every bottle). It has been mellowed in the wood without the aid of artificial means. Its exceptionally agreeable flavor and fine bouquet are due to the superior quality of the grain used in its distilla A Full Quart Bottie, $1 00

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Articles of incorporation of the Fried lander Clothing Company were also placed on file yesterday. The capital stock Is $20,000, divided into 200 shares. The Incorporators are Harry Fried lander, George Friedlander, and Jacques J. Eilas, SENATOR TALIAFERRO ROBBED. Officers are searching for $200 worth of Jewelry stolen a few days ago from the home of Senator Taliaferro, of Flor ida, 1754 Massachusetts Avenue norta= west. One of the articles stolen was a lady's gold watch.

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PLANS FOR CHRISTMAS CHARITY WELL UNDER WAY Tons of Good Things to Eat Secured by Nobles of Mystic Shrine. Ta Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine. The National Rifles Armory has been secured, and contracts have been entered into for tons of candy, wagon loads of nuts, children’s stock ings by the gross, and provisions of all kinds. This year, as on previous occasions, the practical as well as the picturesque features of the holiday will be observed in spending the thousands of dollars that have been appropriated for this purpose. Along the line of the practical fifteen hundred or more heavily loaded baskets of provisions wiil be sent to the persons whom the nobles have found to be worthy and needy. Following the completion of this work on Christmas morning the doors of the big hall will be thrown open to every poor child in the city who will receive from the hands of Chief Santa Claus G. Hector Clemes and his corps of assist ants the products of the Yuletide tree. These will include for each a pair of brand new warm stockings, a box of candy, and a bag of nuts. There is no limit to the number of children who may be invited, as an abundant supply of good things will be provided for all who may come. Not a Charity Organization. Almas Temple is composed of over eleven hundred prominent business and professional men of the city. It is not charity organization. Their first or ganized effort to bring cheer to worthy homes on Christmas Day was made in 1894. A few of the members of the or ganization quietly arranged to provide for a limited number of deserving fam ilies in a small way. When the good they had accomplished and the pleasure they had derived from their work be came generally known among the other members regret was expressed that all had not been given the opportunity of participating. The following year the work was taken up by the organization as a whole. Bach year since then the festival has been on a larger scale, and it is the purpose of the members to make the coming celebration the greatest, not only in the history of the organization, but of the city. The work of preparation for this year began last summer, when the Temple gave a big excursion to Chesapeake Beach. The gross proceeds of the en terprise were taken as a nucleus of a fund that has since grown by individual subscriptions. Frank K. Raymond, po tentate of the Temple, has been partic ularly energetic in preparing for the coming Christmas festivity. Some months ago he appointed Thomas P. Morgin chairman’ of the committee on donations: Thomas B. Walker, chair “man, and Charles W. Brown (No. 8), vice chairman of the committee in charge of the preparation and distribu tion of baskets; and Charles Jacobsen, chairman: Charles E. Wood, G. Hector Clemes, Eugene Cochran, Emil Schafer and John D. Frazee, a commit tee in charge of the candy tree. Circular Sent Out. Today a copy of a communication, of which the following is a part, will be mailed to each noble of the Temple: “The Christmas season is upon us once again. It is a season which should make glad the heart of every Shriner, not because, perchance, Allah has pos he if a pg aE, Thao ETIN OE 44 4 pered him during the year, but because jt is a season when it is customary among the members of our order to re member the pcor who are with us al ways, and we are taught in the Sacred Writings that it is more blessed to give than to receive. What greater satisfac tion can man feel than to know that he has relieved the distress of.a deserv ing fellow-man and has ministered unto the wants of unfortunate women and IV tle children who may in nowise be re sponsible for the needy condition in which they too often find themselves. “Inclosed you will find a card con taining blanks for three names of de serving families, which must be sent in not later than the 18th inst. Do not send a name unless you have fuily in vestigated the case. it has happened more than once in the past that names have been sent in of families who were pot In need, and who did not receive kindly the well-meant intention on our part to relieve them. The cards will be preserved, and in the event that any thing of the kind occurs the noble sign ing the card must be held responsible for such unfortunate mistake.” As is intimated in this last paragraph, this holding strictly to account all nobles who may hand in the names of persons to whom baskets should be sent is rendered necessary as a result of the practical joker. The temptation in the past has at times proved irresistible for certain jovial fellows to hand in the name of some friend who falied to ses the joke of having a charity basket de livered at his door. It is thought the system ‘of accountability devised b) Potentate Raymond will obviate an) such embarrassing incidents as have af times marked these distributions.

It is thought that many of these cards will be returned by December 15, and the subcommittee that has been ap pointed by Chairman Walker will meet that evening in the offices of Mr. Ray "mond, ir the Bond Building, for the elerieal work incident to the vndertak ing. The meetings will continue each A tions of the ~ity in which the people re side, and afterward according to the wagon routes laid out for delivery. A bundle of tags will be provided for each of the wagons that will start out Christmas morning. Each of the baskets will weigh about fifty pounds, and, in addition to a serv iceable basket for each person, will con tain a sack of flour, a pound and a half of coffee, two pounds of separ, two pounds of beans, a large caw. of pork and beans with tomato sauce, a peck of potatoes and turnips, two pounds of rice, a loaf of bread and a ten-pound ham. All of the Nobles of the Shrine have been summoned to present themselves at the National Rifles Armory at 2 o'clock on the afternoon of December 24 for this work. They will meet again at 6 o'clock the following morning for the purpose of placing the tags on the baskets and seeing to their distribution. The work of distributing these 1,500 baskets is no inconsiderable work in it self. By 7 o'clock Christmas merning therz will be lined up in front of the armory about seventy-five wagons of all kinds and sorts, from the immense ex press wagons of the Knox Company to the delivery wagons of the merchants. The use of these teams, wagors, and their drivers will be donated, and no ex pense whatewr will attend the distri bution. The baskets will be hurried away on their missions of gladness with a noble upon each wagon.

Children’s Christmas Tree. The crowning feature of the day will be the children’s Christmas candy-tree presided over by Santa-Claus-in-Chief, G. Hector Clemes. This Santa Claus is said to be a respecter of union labor and for fear they will charge him with working over time he has arranged to bring with him a sufficient number of his ilk from Reindeerland to give per sonal attention to every chili that shall seek his jovial cheer and bask in the good things that he will dispense.

Chairman Jacobsen has endeavored to secure a promise from Chief Moore of the Weather Bureau to furnish a cover ing of snow on the ground to permit Santa Claus te come down in his sleigh, but has failed to secure the promise. Mr. Moore, it is quietly rumored, de clined to take so rash 2 step unless the energetic chairman and his assist ants would agree to place in each stock ing a “black diamond” of at least sev eral tons weight. He explained that with cold weather for their accommo dation they could do no less than to provide a nucleus of that stock which might some day keep the recipients warm. Chairman Jacobsen, acting as advance man for Santa Claus, reminded Mr. Moore that the stockings to be ids tributed were clean new st and he would not take the respo ipiity of soiling them in that manner. Wood to the Rescue. The situation was developing serious

phases, it is claimed, when Col. Charles E. Wood came to the rescue with his bright new automobile, the one that took first prize for decorations during the G. A. R. encampment. Colonel Wood declared that rather than see Santa Claus held up by the congestion of “traf fic incident to the unusual prosperity, and the inability of-the runners of his sleigh to make time he would placa his automobile at his service, and with a load of Santa Clauses and their packs guarantee to make a record-breaking trip that would make the fleet-footed reindeer go out of the business. Colonel Wood has enjoined the strictest secrecy as to his purpose, as he fears that despite the fact that he will operate over the housetops if Major Sylvester hears of the enterprise he will “tip off" the bleycle police and cause trouble under the speed ordinance. Major Sylvester will be well represent ed, howover, as he will be present at the hall with a large detail of police to care for the little folks, line them up for entrance into the hall, and to preserve order generally. No tickets will be required for the children. Every child in the city that has not had a bounteous Christmas feast prepared for him at home is wanted, Tne or Ta. ne TE EI II NIN HI HN I GIVABLES. We ean merely hint at the vast resources of this establishment —of the many rich, beautiful and enduring gifts contained in these magnificent stocks. You must see them to appreciate thr worth fulness and the reasonableness of their prices. Always glad to show you whether you buy or not. 2-.piece guaranteed Carving Sets, $i 3 and 5-piece Carving Sets, in cases, $3.25 to $15 Pocket Knives (in boxes), 25¢ to $7.50 (inaranteed Razors, $1 to $3 Handsome Scissor Cases, $210 815 Manicure Sets, in cases, £3 to $25 Desk Sets, $2.50 to $7.50 Roller Skates, 3c to $3.75 Barney Berry Ice Skates, 60c to $6 Tool Chests, $5 to $25 ~These chests are filled with guaranteed

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BARBER ROSS, 4 fa A fith and G Streets. While there are a number of bills pending in Congress which are of vital importance.to the District government, the Board of Commissioners is devoting its Dest efforts to induce the National Government to solve the question of supplying money to carry on the work of improvement without drawing on Dis trict revenues to such an extent that the various devartments will be crippled. This is a question that has been dis cussed at length in the last annual re port of the Commissicners, and one on which it is expected the Board will be invited to confer with the Senate and House committees on the District of Columbia. The argument advanced by the District Commissioners on this question is em bodied in their report. In preparing es timates for the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1504, the Com missioners acted on the principles adopted two years ago: First, that they should represent to Congress adequate ly the actual needs of the District, and second, that they shouid distinguish, be tween “estimates for eftraordinary projects of improvements, calling for large amounts of mcney and benefiting the future, and current expenditures.” As to the projects of extraordinary imprevements, like the filtration plant. sewage-disposal system, the District pbuilding, and others, which elsewhere would be provided for by the issue of bonds and. not out of current revenues, the Commissioners maintain that pro vision should be made by advances from the United States Treasury, to be re paid within a limited time by a sinking fund, and with interest on the deferred ‘payments. They maintain that current revenues should be devoted to current ‘expenditures and to the sinking fund re quirements. The Commissioners say, in the report: “The increase of taxation, due to the triennial reassessment of real estate and to the new personal tax and license law, will provide a revenue ample to meet all current expenditures and provide ade quately for sinking fund obligations. It would seem ito be self-evident that ex traordinary projects of improvements shofild not be paid out of the current revenues ia the years when they are being executed. Future years should share the burden as well as the benefit of such improvement, and unless this course is taken either taxation must be mad. extortionate, or the current needs of the government and the people of the District of Columbia must go unsatis fled.” These figures, relating to the financial situation of the District, are taken from the report: “Of rae total amount of astimates sub mitted by the Commissioners for tha next fiacal year, which was $10,872,372 (exclusive of water fund appropriations), at least $2,383,405 must be charged to the account of extraordinary improves meats. Of this sum, $1,468,405 is for the continuance of work on the filtration plant; $565,000 is for continuance of work on the sewage-disposal system; $250,000 ie to begin work on the mu nicipal hospital, for which a site and plans have been provided by the Com missioners under the authority of Con gress, and $100,000 is for beginning a new and needed bridge in Connecticut Ave rue. Not more than $8 488 967 in the es timates is properly chargeable to cur rent expenditures. As the total amount of money which ought to he available for Distritt appropriations in the next fiscal year wlil be $10.800.000, it will be seen that after meeting all current needs i there would remain an ample fund for the requirements of the District's obli gations to the United States Treasury, cven if all that the Commissioners ask should be granted.” Commissioner Macfarland said yester day: “The time has come when the state of the District's finances and the demands upon them must be considered with a view to a settlement that will cover at least a decade to come. An arrangement that will do away with this increasing burden can not he delayed. Congress must authorize the United States Treasury to make the advances suggested, permit a bond issue to mget the demands caused by extraordinary improvements, or adopt some equally beneficial measure to prevent taxation from becoming extortionate to the point of confiscation. A paragraph from the THE WASHINGTON TIMES, SUNDAY. DECEMBER 7, 1902. DISTRICT DEMANDS A FINANCIAL RECKONING Commissioners Fear Taxation Wil Reach Point of Confiscation and Appeal to Congress for Relief. Danger of Extortion. annual report just issued will explain the position of the Board of Commis sioners on this question: ‘The Commissioners have always op posed departures in District appropria tions from the “half-and-half principle” of the organic act of 1878, and are gratified to believe that Congress pro poses to adhere to that principle in future appropriations. The Commis sloners have repeatedly stated to Con gress that it would be betier to wait for any improvement in the District of Columbia than to have the cost of it paid exclusively from the District revenues. They desire to reiterate that statement.” Among the bills which the Commis sioners are urging for passage are two that were noticed by the President in his annual message to Congress. The first of these is to create a board for the condemnation of unsanitary build ings in the Distriet. It was introduced at the first session of the Fifty-seventh Congress. The other is to regulate ap pointments and promotions in the muni A dh aed hel ud bd eked ed bl Aa ahah ll Jad heb aul Alb eh hed aad aud us ad aed aan ae od pi

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Attractive Prices in Sterling Silver Novelties, Toilet Sets, &c-=First Egor BUN MARCHE HOLIDAY PRESENTS And a Few Things to Remember Concerning the Bon Marche Store. Rich Wares, Things Unique, Unlimited Assortments, Endless Varieties, Shopping Comfort, Lowest Prices. All Markabie Goods from $1 Up Engraved Free, All Leather Goods from up Stamped Free, Ail Boxable Goods Boxed Free. These things will appeal to everybody who has shopping to do, and we have put forth every effort to attain the highest perfection in our seleciion of Holiday stocks, and in the arrangements for the busy sell

Christmas Candies Jin i We have nn regular candy store cn the first floor. No better assort ment of Fine Candies can be found, and we are having a wonderful advance sale. We have THREE POPULAR ASSORTMENTS—12C, 19C, AND 25C. OUR 19C ASSORTMENT OF CHOCOLATE CREAMS includes Mint, Wintergreen, Orange, Lemon, Strawberry, Ice Cream Mountains, Trilbys, Crips, Molasses Crumb. Date, Fig, Marshmallow, Almord, Walnut, and Peanut, Clusters, Wal nut Jellies, Cherry, and Pineapple Jellies, Assorted Gums and Rocks; Ori ental Paste including Orange, Lemon, Fig, Raspberry, and Cream de Menthe; Chocolate Wafers, Nonpariel and Cream Almonds; the pound 19€ special 306 SUNDAY SCHOOLS SUPPLIED AT DISCOUNT FOR 25 POUNDS OR OVER; DELIVERED WHEN YOU WANT IT; HALF-POUND BOXES FUR NISHED. A Marvelous Collection of Choice Books At Astoundingly Low Prices, 5,000 Cloth Bound Books by the world’s best authors. Fiction, ete.; select Juvenile, Poetry, fine ribbed cloth binding, large type, about 300 titles to 14¢ SOIR, Bono's cosets RA EA a A Sah A a Large assortment of Religious Gift Books, bound in white and gold, lav ender, and sliver. of the very best authors, Phillips, Brooks, Mrs. Havergal, Drummond, and others, regular 26c Books. Special price for Mon- 15¢ AY cw. a. a. 0 aii: SRR po ge a 2 An immense lot of cloth bound copyright books by such authors as Marion Crawford, Paul Leicester Ford, Amelia Barr, E. P. Roe, Stephen 17¢ Crzne, and Gertrude Atherton. Regular 75¢c Books. Monday.............. This immense space is completely fiiled with the choicest gifts of every description, including Bric-a-Brac, Vaces, Ornaments, Bonbon Boxes, Puff Jars, Comb and Brush Trays, Plaques, Decorated Plates, Tollet Sets, Gold plated Ornaments, Mirrors, Candlesticks, Smokers’ Sets, Smoking Tables, Ash Receivers, Cigar Jars, Tobacco Jars, Card Boxes, Inkstands, Paper Weights, Paper Cutters, Pen Trays, Thegmometers, Calendars, Work Boxes, Thimble Trays, Pin Trays, Photograpi: ames, Pictures, Fancy Baskets, Burnt Wood Novelties, and innumerable other appropriate Xmas Gifts. SPECIAL TABLE NO 1 will contain a large lot of pretty Polish Brass Candlesticks, with fancy crepe paper shade in pink, green, red, and vellow—with shade holder and fancy colored candie WRINE BE os tvs anes sabinmbiingsispnine mess sens ss «ssn snanh chess eriaemas same 3 ing season. We think we have succeeded and invite everybody to examine our colossal stock of XMAS PRESENTS A dainty series of choice Gift Books for Children, bound in white and gold, floral sides, and printed on fine calendared paper, beautifully il- 23 lustrated; regular 50¢ editions. Special for Monday..... A “Five Little Peppers and How They Grew," by Margaret Sidney: new edition of this faverite, cloth bound; fully illustrated. Special for 24¢ Monday. ...........0 eh Re a A. Sh Tr aaa Mrs. Alcott’s Stories for Children, nine different titles, in fine cloth binding. Special price for MORBRY. chicas sai a ae “Peck’'s Bad Boy,” complete, large 12mo., bound in silk ribbed cloth; splendidly illustrated. Special price for Monday J a me 39° Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, law; Special Jor MOBIAY. ......oiuitarinssnnmsesersssssssve sean nena ora Shakespeare's Complete Works, with life of author, introduction to each play, motes, etc.; “bound in full Russian, marbled edges; about 200 $1 69 full page illustrations. Regular $3.50 edition, will be sod at 5,000 Toy Books, Fairy Tales, Ani mals, A, B, C, ete. Colored illus- 2¢ trations. Special for Monday... Drawing and Paint Books for Children. 10c value. Special ic Money... oc. ch Sn BA GE 1,000 Clothbound books by standard and popular authors; large type. As a leader........ win nin nid ral Wonders of the Universe on Na ture, Science and ‘Art; a storehouse of useful knowledge: hundreds of illustra*ions; cloth bound. Pub- 68¢ Hahed at F300 cee.sr ss aancncess The famous Alphonse and Gaston, Happy Hooligan, the Katzenjammer Kids, and others; a large pertfolio of these comic pictures done in colors, by Opper, Swinner ton, ete ARLE EEE EEE FTN I pS Scenic America, described by the famous John L. Stoddard; large port folio, fine cloth binding, full page illustrations—a handsome gift 6y¢ book. $1.50 editionms..... ae. You cannot afford to buy books until you have visited this depart ment. Magnificent Exhibition of Holiday Novelties---Second Floor. Special Table No. 3 will hold large lot Thermome Special Table No. 2 will hold a large assortment of Bric-a-Brac, Pin Trays, Inkstands, ters, double Inkstands, Pen Trays, Paper Weights, and novelties worth Paper Weights, Mirrors, ete., worth up to 3%, up to 69%. Fe. 25¢ rare 49 Choice Choice Cc A Regular Fairy’s Carnival Our Doll Department. Our new Doll Departmeent on second floor is one of the most attractive spots in the entire store. and we have taken particular pains to make it an unqualified success. amination before entering this Fairyland, and no seratched faces, blurred eyes, or imperfect joints can be found is a beautiful full jointed Doll with natural eurly h sewed wig, moving eves, shoes and stockings. Our special price is

Our Introductory Special $1.39. Silver-plated Nut Cracker, with six nut picks to hardwand r~raco Silver-plated Knife, S018. ..0000nue Child's and Spoon 25° Fork, It is a very large and exclusive stock: match, in 69¢ This is our first ‘season with this stoek, every doll had to pass through ex 98c air, light or dark, The regular selling price is Fancy Metal-back, Toilet Sets, Large lot of Sterling Silver Novel Sumsh, brush, and mirror. JH SUS ties, the new Frehoh srav Maik’ a. Attractive Prices in Sterling Silver Novelties, Toilet Sets, &c--First Floor Child's Silver-plated Knife, Fork, and Spoon sets.......... 25° Child's complete Table Sets, sil ver-plated knife, fork, and spoon, cup and napkin ring. Regular 48¢ THe VAIRe ...cocsesserssnnassnna Plated Nut Cracker, with 25¢ half doz. picks, in box......... Silver-plated Nut Cracker, with eix nut picks to match, bardwood case ............s0d.0 Special lot of German Silver Clothes Brushes, $1.89 values, A Ne. 98¢ 98¢ Cigar Jars. ver-plated top. with heavy sil $1.50 value... Fancy Metal-back, Toilet comb, brush, and mirror. From Q8¢ to $4.48 Set. Ebony Comb and Brush Sets, sil Yetvmouated, in fancy case, 51 A8 Sets, pind Ad 2 2% LEE TEE TN RC A oh Sterling Silver Novelties, cures, darners, tooth brushes, shoe horns, &c. Worth 29¢, at mani 19° Large lot of Sterling Silver Novel ties, the new French gray finish—are niece presents. values, at ee heen oe Gs as es on oe hoe os or Bee eso Be ue Boe iha oe Go hes on 0 hn os on os ee f +oeihon Bon hon her hos hon hon oe Been re un oe os Behe os Bolo on Bor Bor Bor le “HU BLBE BE BoB Be Bar igus ono Bo Bor os inpor hs ooo Be hah bd EE LTT nn. Sterling Silver Comb, Brush, and Mirror Sets, French gray $4 99 “finish. Regular $6 value, at. All the Dainty Effects in Ladies’ Xmas Neckwear. Ruffs, Capes, Chiffon Muffs, Fancy Stocks, Lace Collars, Jabots, Lace Ties, and Fancy Crepe Ties at Speciai Prices. Unusual preparations have been made in this department, and the pret- Our store is famous for Handkerchief values. Two special lots will be tiest gifts imaginable can be had at very small cost. offered tomorrow: As a leader for Monday will offer a lovely line of Ruffs—all sink net, with Lace-trimmed, Hemstitched. Embroide red Initiale, an long pleated ends, in black, and black and white. Regular $2.08 $1 98 ered Scalloped Linen Handkerchiefs. Special .......c.. nd Embroid 25¢ VRINOEB Bl... isissniornsssssrsststastoioensrnanatn ness senna ae snsm ns meen ity a a eC nie Taw JAS Te wa wn a a marks oh asia itn slemin Special lot of Fine Lace Collars, Stocks, and Fasey Orepe Ties, 39¢ Lot Lace-trimmed and Embroidered Sealloped Handkerchiefs, in 12 C in black, white, and colors. Regular 50c Oh I RT BO diffrent styles. Special .......coscenvesianinion oo Srmman orint 3 Watches as Acceptable Gifts. Special io. 3. Of course, onr Jewelry Department is only one of a great many departments, but it is none the less a JEWELRY STORE for that reason. The great advantage of a department store is that one department helps the other and brings the price to a very low standard. You will find this true at the BON MARCHE JEWELRY STORE. With larger space we have been enabled to enlarge this department. We have just added WATCHES to the stock, and will offer Four Great Watch Specials for Xmas. Special No. 2. Special No. 3. Special No. 4. Special No. I. od a. hoe A special lot of Boys’ Silver! fille Chate- The above cut represents the This beautiful Enameled Chate g i A Bn Yohatat Gold filled anted greatest Watch bargain ever of 1 Watcl vith in to match, Watches, either open face or hunt- laine atch in 20-year warran i nc laine atch, with pin by 4 plain, chased, or engine-turned case fered. A very fine Silver Chate put up in handsome velvet case, INE cise; warranted as good time- —perfect timekeepers. Regular laine Watch, relishle timekeeper,

will make the best kind of pres. keepers. Regular price, $7.50. price, $15.00 OUR SPECIAL and just the thing for present. ent Regular price, $8.50. OUR 2 SPECIAL PRICE—complete, CIAL PRICE for Xmas,

$5.08 54.98 510.98 $2.69 BON MARCHE, 314-320 Seventh Street. EE ian a at a at a La a a A ant at a a St IL I TO SR Ei int ant SL TS SP Regular price, $4.00. OUR SPE OUR SPECIAL PRICE for Xmas, PRICE for Xmas, cipal government of the District. Its effect is to create a local civil service bureau along the lines followed by the national Government. Crusade Against Blind Alleys. The first measure has two companion bills, one of which provides for the opening and closing of alleys and the opening of minor streets, and the other to provide for the abatement of nuis ances. Both are offered with a view to bettering health conditions. In sev eral blocks in Washington there are blind alleys leading into courts in whicn hundreds of persons are living. These alleys are narrow where they enter the street, but have no outlet on the op posite side of the blocks. The Commis sioners believe that disease, if not crime, are bred in such places under such con ditions.

The Commissioners are urging the passage of bills introduced at the last session of Congress, as follows: A neasure to regulate electrical wir ing. Under the present law the muni cipal authorities are unable to exercise control over this class of business. To prevent viclous and evilly disposed persons from resorting to the District for the purpose of committing crime. This is a bill which Major Sylvester, Superintendent of Pelice, earnestly de sires Congress to pass at the present sesgion, inasmuch as under the exist. ing laws there is no manner in which the police authorities may hold a sus picious character, even though they re ceive absolute proof that he has inten tion of commitiing a erime. Practice of veterinary medicine is not regulated by the District, and authority te take this business under control is asked in a bill introduced at the last session in response to a request from the Commissioners. More than fifty bills are pending on the calendar of business of the Senate District Committee, but many of them relate to minor corrections of defects in the law. SEDITIOUS SONG SUNG IN GERMAN REICHSTAG Polish Members Hum “Not Yet Is Po land Lost” While Riot Reigns. BERLIN, Dec. 6.—It has just leaked out that during Thursday's violen} scenes in the Reichstag over the proposition to pass the tariff bill en bloc the Polish members sang In a subdued key the chorus of the Polish seditious air: “Not yet is Poland lost.” What to Do Until the Doctor Arrives “One of my children was taken with cramp rolic and suffergl severely,” says 8. B. Elzee, of Monelt, Mo. “U telephoned for a doctor, then gave a dose of Chamberlain's Colic, Chol era and Diarrhoea Remedy, and a few minutes later a second dose, ore the doctor came the child was relieved.” Fer ssle by Henry Evans, Wholesale and Retail, and all druggists’. BLUE FLEET SETS SAIL FROM GULEBRA ISLAND Central Station on Island of St. Croix. SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Dec. 6.—The “Blue,” or deiending fleet wundas Dagy Admiral Higginson, in the West Indian war games, sailed from Culebra Island yesterday morning. All the vessels did not go, Rear Admiral Coghlan, with the Vixen and Culgoa (supply ship), remain ing behind. Admiral Higginson, with the Kear sarge, Alabama, and Massachusetts, is sailing to the south of Vieques. The In diana, which has been assigned to scouiing duty is still farther south. The rest of the fleet is scattered. Telegraphic and heliographic com munication bas been established along the whole coast of Porto Rico, under command of naval officers. The princi pal station is at Humacao Playa. The central station of the defending fleet is at Frederickstad, Island of St. Croix.

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TRADERS NATIONAL BANK DEAL POSTPONED John S. Williams Unable to Reach Washington. n 0 A SHREWD BUSINESS MOVE Believed Seaboard Air Line Is Endeav oring to Form a Combination of Financial Institutions. Owing to the inability of President John S. Williams, of the Seaboard Air Line, to be present vesterday there was no meeting of the directors of the Trad ers’ National Bank and the interests that have been endeavoring to secure a control of the bank property. Mr. Williams had previously informed those connected with the bank of his in ability to reach the city and the meet ing of the committee appointed by the directors to receive any proposition that Mr. Williams and his associates might have to make was accordingly adjourned. The story, as printed exclusively in The Times, of the effort of the Seaboard in terests to make the Traders one of a series of banks of which they are en deavoring to secure control, occasioned much talk in financial and railroad cir cles vesterday. A New Departure. While the purpose of the road in en deavoring to form a combination of banks is not thoroughly understood and is a departure in railroad methods, there were those who could discern a shrewd business move in the transaction that would be beneficial alike to the banks and to the railroad. The officials of the bank have had nc direct proposition made to them but only an inquiry as to whether they would consider a proposition “if it was sub. mitted to them. The effort of the rail road people to buy in the stock in the market had baen detected promptly by President Henfing and his associates although even had the matter been kep from their knowledge it is said there is not enough of the stock to be obtainec to seriously affect the policy of the board of directors or its personnel. The board alone own or control ove 1,200 out of the 2000 shares and have proxies for a large proportion of the re. maining stock, which is in strong hands TANGLE OVER ERECTION OF GEN. GRANT STATUE

C. H. Neihaus Protests Against Design of H. M. Shrady. Efforts are being made by one of the sculptors who participated in the com petition of designs for the Grant statue to prevent any appropriation by Con gress for the erection of the proposed memorial. T. C. Campbeil, a New York lawyer, representing Charies Henry Nei haus, was at th Capitol yesterday urg ing that it would be unfair to his client to award the work to Henry Merwin Shrady. The limit of cost fixed by Con gress for the Grant monument is $250,000, and it is claimed by Mr. Neihaus that -t will cost $350,000 to carry out the Shrady design. It is charged that Mr. Shrady. having in view $350,000 as the cost of the monument, was able to sub mit a much more elaborate design than his competitors, who worked on a basis of $250,000,

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Mr. Shrady is said to be related by marriage to the Goulds, and his wealthy friends in New York, who, it is claimed, have agreed to make up to him the $100,000 difference between the amount fixed by Congress and the cost of execut ing his design for the Grant monument. L

Some time age Mr. Neihaus filed for mal protest with the commission against the acceptance of Mr. Shrady's design, the ground of the protest being that the design could not be executed within the limit of coast fixed by Congress. Upon the receipt of this protest the commission delegated Col. Theodore A. Bingham, its executive officer, to make an investigation and report as to wheth er the Shrady design could be executed for $250,000. Colonel Bingham reported that it could. a The position of the commission, 2s representing the Government, is a pecu liar one. Mr. Shrady has agreed to erect the Grant monument, according to an approved design, for $250,000, ans to give sufficient security for the execution of the contract. The commission has been officially advised that the contract can be executed for the amount named, but a rival competiior offers to prove that the monument as planned by Mr. Shra dy cannot be built for $250,000, and to prove also that Mr. Shrady has admit ted this fact, LOCAL ART CLUB WILL "JOIN THE FEDERATION

J Columbia Heights Organization Spends Enjoyable Evening at The Cairo. y

On Thursday last the regular business meeting of the Columbia Heights Art Club was held in the apartments of Mrs, E. C. Morgan, at the Cairo. The feasi bility of the C. H. A. C. becoming af filiated with the General Federation of Clubs was discussed,

The president and several members spoke on the question and a vote show ed the club to be unanimous in favor of Joining the Federation. A chapier on “Old Fort Stevens” was read by Mrs. Schneider; Mrs. Rickett read an amusing dialect sketch, Miss Hyde, an original poem, ‘No Body Cares; Miss Bell and Mrs. Stokes each recited; Miss Heek gave a guitar solo, “Moonlight Sere pade,”’ and Miss Dorris sang. Miss Morgan, of Camden, N. J., a guest, presided at the table. The other guests were Mrs. Rickett, Mrs, Shan non, Mrs. Miller, Miss Hyde, Miss Bell, ~f New York, Miss Heek and Miss Dor ris. sr———— mm——————————————— SARI The Symphony Orchestra, of Wash ington will give its first concert of the present season, Tuesday afternoon at {4:15 o'clock, at the National Theater !under the direction of Reginald De Ko iven. Rehearsals have been in progress {for many weeks, and indications point jlo a repetition of the artistic success which attended the initial recital by the [Ofchestsa last March.

The members composing the organi zation have been selected with care, and the places which could not be supplied {by men in Washington, have been filled by musicians from Baltimore and New York. That the management is willing to go to the expense and trouble of this arrangement is but another guarantee |ot its faith in the appreciation of Wash ington music lovers for the symphony rorchestra, and of its own desire to pro cure the best talent available. In selecting the numbers for the com ing concert it would seem that a happy choice has been made. Beethoven's “Seventh Symphony,” “Wagner's ““Meis tersinger,”” and the Strauss waltz, “Kneustlerleben’ are the orchestral numbers. The soloist of the concert will Ibe Ovide Musin, the celebrated violin ist. He has selected one of his own compositions, “Caprice, No. 2," as a {solo number, and will also play the Mendelssohn concerto in E minor with the orchestra. Musin has not been heard in Washing ton for several years, and his appear ance here is anticipated with unusual Interest. On the occasion of his last visit he was liberally patronized by resi dent musicians, and since that time has i been winning fresh laurels in the capi tals of Europe. The concert Tuesday afternoon will be the first of a series of five to be given this season by the orchestra. James J. Nolan has resigned the posi tion of bass soloist at St. Aloysius’ y{ Church. Mr. Nolan has been succeeded in that choir by Philip Geary, an ex perienced singer, who has been promi nently identified with local musical af fairs. Miss Mary Cryder has returned to Washington from New York, and is busy preparing to give the local public some surprises in the way of musical entertainments. Just before leaving New York Miss Cryder presented M. Journet, baritone of the Metropolitan geen “Company, and Heathe Gregory in la joint song recital. Last season Miss Cryder brought Signor Scotti here for a concert at the Columbia Theater, and it 1 {is probable that like entertainments will be given in Washington t!:'s season under her direction. A new and attractive composition for the piano by Ben Judson is now in the hands of Sanders Stayman for pub lication. The piece is entitled “Iran,” and is a Persian Intermezzo. It is bright, catchy, and has all the marks of success in the field of instrumental mu sic. Mr. Judson is a talented musician, with a wide knowledge of composition. Little of his music has come before the public because he has shown no dispo gition to ‘ntroduce it, but the demand for his latest work will probably induce him to arrange for other publications. Mies Nellie Corrigan, soprano soloist of St. Mary's Catholic Church, will re tire from that position January 1. Miss Corrigan, who succeeded Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry early in the season, finds that the demand upon her time is too great, and has decided to close her choir engagement and confine herself to concert work. She will be heard at sev eral of Dr. Gloetzner's recitals this sea son. Miss Corrigan’s friends prediet

success for her in the concert field. Her Bexit is a pure soprano of fine range, fiexitility, and sweetness, and she is re garded as a musician of high merit. ASRS. ig SEER Aba as i The —————_. Mlle. Zelie de Lussan will give a re cital at the Columbia Theater, January 7. Angelo Fronani, formerly of Wash ington, will be solo pianist and accom panist for Mlle. de Lussan. The prima donna is counted among the most popu Jar singers in the Grau company, and has attained much success in the oper atic world abroad. Her decision to go a concert tour of America was reached after numerous requests had Joeen received from the public in different es of the United States where the Metropolitan company rarely visits, Mlle. de Lussan's repertoire will include Bnetish congs and selections from the operas in which she has found favor. 4 Mr. Fronani needs no introduction to Washington music lovers. He has been conspicuous in concert work here for several vears, and was regarded as one of the finest pianists of the Capital City. Since joining Mlle. de Lussan he has re ceived flattering attention from the press of the cities in which the prima donna has appeared, and his engagement here is anticipated with interest. A few fortunate persons had the pleas ure of hearing a delightful impromptu recital last week at Sanders Stay man's when Mrs. A. K. Virgil, of the Virgil Klavier School of New York, pre sented two of her pupils, Hans Barth Bergman, ten years old, and Miner Walden Gallup, seventeen years old. Mrs. Virgil and her pupils were on their way to New York and hud prepared no regular program, but that fact in no wise detracted from the excellence of the per. formance or the character of the com positions played. Young Gallup played Liszt's Rhapsodie No. 2 in its entirety with such brilliancy, dash and masterly interpretation that he amazed those who heard him. Two Bach fugues, D and F major, Chopin's preludes Nos. 20, 15, 10 and 3 and the same composer's mazurkas op. 17, No. 4, and op. 41, No. 4, also figured on his program. All were beautifully read and carefully executed. Master Bergman charmed bis hearers so much that they were loath to release him. Chopin's waltz, op. 18, proved a gem under his fingers and Liszt's ““Nightin gale’ was as delicate a bit of piano ‘work as one would expect trom a far MATTERS OF INTEREST TO WASHINGTON MUSIC LOVERS

THE WASHINGTON TIMES, SUNDAY. DECEMBER 7. 190°, 14 sim more experienced musician. Master Bergman is not ¢nly skilled in technique, but finds no difficulty in naming any note when struck by another person on the pizno without looking at the instrument. Or hearing a chord he is able to name the notes in it immediately upon hear ing the chord itself. As Mrs. Virgil and her pupils came unexpectedly but few heard them and it is proposed to bring the young musicians to this city some time in January when a public concert will be given, Two Peabody recitals are to be pre (sented in Washington, one Wednesday evening and the other Monday evening. |The ballroom of the New Willard has been engaged for both concerts. The first will be an entire song recital by Miss Margaret Cummins, soprano, and {Charles Rabold, baritone. Miss Cum mins’ numbers will be made up of arias iby Porpora, Cherubini, Padre Martini, and Bizet. In her selection of songs Miss Cummins has drawn from com positions by James Hook, Heary Pur cell, Stanley Hawly, and Alicia Need han. Mr. Rabold, who, by the way, is ex tremely popular in Washington, will Rive selections by Buononcini, Schubert, ‘Richard Strauss, James Hook and Rhein hold Herrmann. Mr. Rabold will also sing a group of old German songs. The duet numbers have been chosen (rom Mehul, Perez, and Arthur Whiting. For the second recital, which will be given by Ernest Hutcheson, the program is equally interesting from an historical as well as musical point of view. From Bach, represented by his great organ prelude and fugue in A minor, tran scribed by Liszt, the compositions inl row in natural succession through Bee thoven, piano sonata in C major; Chopin, nocturne in D flat; Chopin, {etude in G sharp minor, and ballade in {A flat; Howard Brockway, “Dance of the Sylphs;” D’Albert, gaveott> in D minor; Ernest Hutcheson, eapriecio; Liszt, etude in F minor, and Mr. Hutche |son’s own transcription of Wagner's “The Ride of the Valkyries." The following musical program will be sung at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mount Pleasant, today. At the mass commencing at 10:30 a. m. “Kyrie,” “Sanctus,” “Benedictus,” and “Agnus Del,” from Gofnod's Sacred Heart Mass. Offertory, duet, “Volgi de Volgi,” by Mercadante for tenor and bass. Before the sermon, “Veni Creator,” by Werner Land invocation hymn, “Lead, Kindly Light.” Steele. Giorza's Vespers will be sung and “Alma Redemptoris,”” Webbe; “0, Salutaris,” soprano solo, Braga: “Tantum Ergo,” Faure, and “Laudate Dominum,” Gregorian,

The twenty-second season of Bischoff concerts will begin early in January. s| The season will consist of four con certs, announcements of which are in teresting. The recitals are to be given Tuesday evenings, the first one occurring Janu ary 17. This recital will be by Ernest Lent, the local 'cellist. and the Ladies’ 3 String Quartet, with Mrs. Elsie Bond Bischoff, soprano: Miss Edna Scott Smith, contralto, and other voealists. The first part of the program of the second concert will consist of miscel laneous numbers, while the second part will be devoted to the presentation of Liza Lehman's “In a Persian Garden.” This is a song cycle, the words of which bave been taken from Omar Khayyam's “Rubiyat.” Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir Cliff, soprano: Miss Elizabeth Stuart. contralto: Douglass G. Miller, tenor, and 3 Walter Humphrey, bass, will be the soloists. R The selections for the third concert _, WH consist of vocal and Instrumental i compositions. Haydn's oratorio, “The Seasons,” will be presented at the last recital. The r |quartet and choir of the First Congre gational Church will interpret this work. 8. Frederick Smith, organist of St. {John’s Church, Georgetown, will give an organ recital at the church Wednesday evening. Mr. Smith will be assisted by Dana C. (Holland, bass. Mr. 8mith is an experi jjenced and capable musician, and since assuming charge of the music at St. {John's he has delighted the congrega tion there with his organ work. His recitais are largely attended, and the 2 preteens chosen are from celebrated Writers, The program for Wednesday's recital is as follows: Praludium, Sonata 19, J. Rheinberger; barcarolle from Fourth Concerto, Stern {dale Bennett; prelude and fugue in A minor, J. S. Bach; vocal solo, “If God Sc Clothe the Grass, J. W. Bischofl; “Morgenstimmung and Ases Tod,” from “Peer Gynt Suite,” Ed Greig; Symphony lv, Ch. Widor; (a) “Allegro Cantabite; (b) ‘Tocecata.” DE gy i le breaks up Colds and

GRIP PROPOSALS. PROPOSALS—1U. 5. DEPARTMENT OF AGRI CULTURE, Office of the Secretary, Washing ton, D. C., November 26, 1402. —SRealed proposas will be received by the Secretary of Agricul ture until NOON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1902, for, the erection of a three-story stone building for use of the Weather Bureau, U. S. Departinent of Agriculture, on the summit of the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 1% miles from Trappe Loudoun County, Va., and 60 miles from Washington, D. C. in accordance with plans and specifications, which may be obtained at he office of the Chief of the Weather Bureau, Washington, D. Rids must be sealed and indorsed on ervelope, “Pro posal for Weather Bureau Building, near Trappe, Va.,” and addressed to the Secretary of Agri culture, Washingion, D. C. The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids, JAMES WILSON, Secretary. nod0-des, 4,7,9,14 DEATH OF THOMAS B. REED (Continued from Second Page.) course, he was always paid. In the last few years he seldom expressed his opin iens at length regarding the state of current political affirs, but ofiontimes gave to his old political associates views which had weight with them in Jeter mining party policies. Mr. Reed is survived by a widow and one daughter, Miss Kittie Reed, to whom he was most devoutly attached. Many stories have been told of Thomas B. Reed, but there is one which has never been given wide publicity. Mr. Reed when he entered college in tended to become a minister. He was anxious to obtain an education, and some of the good people of his native city, appreciating his talents and wish ing to encourage him, subscribed to a fund to send him to college. His par ents were poor and could not afford to contribute the money on their own ac count. These good friends thought Mr. Reed would make an ideal preacher, and raised money for him to undertake a course of study, the only stipulation asked was that he should enter the min istry. His own ambition ran somewhat in that direction, and he consented to the arrangement, He entered Bowdoin College, :n 1836, and graduated In 1860. But meantime his views about religion had undergone a somewhat radical change. He had felt it coming on, but could not be sure. At the last he had to give up the pulpit. Any other course would have been a lie. And Reed was never the man either to tell or to live a lie. He made up his mind to study law instead of theology. Shocked His Benefactors. ‘But what was he to do about that ob ligation to the good people who had paid for his education? They had sent a young man to college for no other purpose than to make a preacher out of him. It seem ‘ed base ingratitude for him to make this education a basis for success in the prac tice of the law. It could net be denieq that it looked very much that way. But no honest man could do anything else. Reed made a clean breast of it. His friends were shocked. Some of them ‘who are living still have never gotten over the shock. Reed studied law the best way he could, worked hard and paid back every cent of the money that had been sub scribed for him. The fect that he was under this obligation prevented him from going into the army in the civil war, as his patriotic impulses prompted him to do; though he was able to serve for a ‘while as an assistant paymaster in the ‘navy toward the end of the war. Now and then a political opponent has jeered 4+ his “war record.” Possibly these opponents have not been aware that all that time he was discharging an obliga tion of honor, and one that rested with a peraliar weight on a sensitive con science. Three Ex-Speakers. The death of Mr. Reed leaves but three ex-Speakers of the House still living— Galusha A. Grow, who was wielding the gavel forty years ago; J. Warren Keifer, who presided in 1881-3, and John G. Car lisle, who served from 1882 to 1889 in ciusive. It is also noteworthy in this connectior that by reason of the re tirement of Speaker Henderson, and ex Speaker Grow that the next Congress will be the first in many years in which no man sits who was ever Spesker of the House. In the House of Representa tive of the Fifty-first Congress, the first over which Mr. Reed presided, there were two ex-Speakers, General Banks and Mr. Carlisle, every man who has ‘since been Speaker, and the next Speak er, Mr. Cannon. It was the most re ‘markable House since the civil war, MARINE BAND CONCERT. The Marine Band, under the direction of leader Santlemann, will give a con cert at the Marine Barracks tomorrow at 2 p. m. The program will include the following selected numbers: sgoronation arch’. couse suess veo. Meyerheer Overture, ‘La Dame Blanche’ ........Boieldieu Selection, *‘Miss Helvett......vuive....Audren Waltz, “The Little Duchess"........ De Koven (a) Oriental fantasia, “‘Pasa’s Dream’ Bendix (b) “In Darkest AMICA™....s0iccounsssssa Sousa Duet for flute and clarinet, “Go Hear the Gentle Lark’ ......sudosepsansstbnsses Bishop Musicians See] and Guimond. March militaire, “The Two Eagles” ....Bochme Stepped Against a Hot Stove.

A child of Mrs. George T. Benson, when get ting his vsual Saturday night bath, stepped back against a hot stove, which burned him tevesely. The child was in great agony and his mother could do nothing to pacify him. Rememberi that she had a bottle of Cham berlain’s Pain Balm ia the house, she thought she would wry it. In less than half an hour after applying it the child was quiet and asleep, and in less than two weeks was well Mra. Berson is a well known resident of Kellar, Va. Pan Balm is an antiseptic liniment and especially valuable {or burns, cuts, brulses and sprains. For sale by Henry Evans, Wholesale and Retail, and al! druggists’. 3 We Will Bond You— Burgiary Insurance. REAL ESTATE-- Get your money's worth!

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REDUCTION OF FEES FOR SPRING BALANCE SCALES On recommendatica of the Sealer of Weights and Measures, the District Com missioners yesterday issued an order reducing the fees on spring balance scales, from 25 to 15 cents, {from Janu ary 1, 1903, to and inc.uling June 30, 1903, and that thereaiter cnly a semi-annual inspection of these scales be made at the present fee of 25 cents for each in spection. FOR SALE—HOUSES. FOR SALE—Two brick houses, with stores, on Pennsylvania ave. nw.; can b> bought cheap, on easy terms; houses fot rent or $4 up; rooms for $2.30; sacrifice. Inquire 924 Whitney ave. nw., Mount Pleasant. de? 3t FOR RENT—735 13th et. nw.; ten rooms and bath; newly papered and pated; $60 month. HOLTZM AN. ___de6-3t FOR SALE—22,700; well Tocated Northeast; fine three-story bay-window brick. This is a bar gain. Call or write at onee. ded-3t E. LODGE HILL, LL, 802 F st. nw. FOR SALE—23,000; £300 ca cash, balance easy; easy; cheapest house in town; centrally located Northeast; pretty six-room and bath brick; nice shape. t fan to see us about this deb-3 E. LODGE HILL, =02 st. nw. FOR SE A corner house, Northeast; near H st. cars; six rooms and bath; only 82,100. ded-3t E. LODGE HILL, 802 F st. nw. FOR SALE—$250 cash; balance $20 month; will buy handsome brick; six rooms; bath; 17 feet front; Al shape; price $3,250. ded-3t E. LODGE HILL, 802 F st. nw. FOR SALE—$3.900; home on I st. nw.; six rooms, bath, brick: furnace heat; cost $4,500; hardwood finish; side lights; will sacrifice for cash. Let us show you this house. ded- »3t FE. LODGE HILL, 802 F st. nw. FOR SALE—A large, fine, new house and lot, built by the owner for a home; om Capitol Hill; 130 feet from Stanton Park and 100 feet from cars; will suit most anyone who is looking for a nice home; have eight or ten parties who want to rent it for $35 a month. hg mean business, will sell you a bargain. and see this this house. 315 5th st. me. deb-3t FOR SALE— 8 BRICK HOUSES on 27th st. nw.; sewer and water; in fine condition; at $10 each =r month. Price tor ail, $3, A six-room brick dwelling, with stable in the Northwest, convenient to all car lines; front and rear yards. Price, $3,500. Terms to suit. CORNER LOT suitable for business pur poses, with party wall, in Northwest. Price, $1,250, BRICK STORE and TWO SMALL DWELL INGS, in the Northwest. Price, $4,000, D. W. D. SULLIVAN, ded tf 707 13th st. nw. SUITES FURNITURE exchanged for room or moderate charge; private family preferred. BOX A, Hotel St. Louis, 1th and H sts. dei-3t CARPET LAYING, cutting, fitting, relaying. Address C. JACKSON, 226 D st, nw. de7-3t LACE CURTAIN LAUNDRY, formerly 828 13th si. nw., 612 5th st. nw.; no lime; 30 cents puis, Co ke ee ae DANCING—JOSEPH B., CALDWELL, Orchestra Leader and Teacher of Music, Stage and Ball room Dancing. Address 1112 M st. nw. eT 3t No. 2 REMINGTON typewriter for rent, $2.75 month. Call 7 p. m., 811 G st. nw, ded 3t WANTED—By experienced lady, plain sewing, dressmaking, and mending. 38 5th st. nw. de6-3t INSTRUCTION in shorthand and typewriting by an ex-court reporter, from 7 to 9 Pe am. 911 G st. nw. Ree Fa de6-3t CHAIR CANING, 25¢ up; re airing; upholster ing. SALTER. 2%7 7th st. nw. de3-3t SEWING MACHINES REPAIRED, 21; war ranted one year. J. W. CORRIDON, 13 H st. ne. de5-4t TRUNK REPAIRING at your residence, 50c up: send postal. 08 Oth st, nw. ded-6t CHAIR CANING—MRS, L. JOHNSON, 1828 oth s‘. nw.; send postal. de3-Tt PIANOS AND ORGANS tuned. $1. HELBIG'S MUSIC STORE, 1742 7th st. nol6-30t BIRDS, DOGS, ETC. S FOR SALE—Dark vellow singing canaries. 033 New York ave. de5-3t FOR SALE—Fine lot of parrots, mocking birds, squirrels, snakes, guinea pigs, rabbits, gold fish. Also canaries from $1.50 upward. SCHMID'S EMPORIUM OF PETS, 712 12th st. nw. 0o25-tf MISCELLANEOQUS. rooms, bath, cellar, furnace; jot over 22 feet vide. it STONE FAIRFAX, 806 S08 F ST. NW, FOR SALE—PRICE, $5,000, RENTING FOR $43.50, New; northwest; 2 baths; never idie since completion. FOR SALE—PRICE, $8.50. RENTING FOR $75. NEAR IOWA CIRCLE. 1t STONE FAIRFAX, 806 208 F ST. XW, FOR SALE—$2100 EACH. Three pretty new Groom brick houses om 14th st. ne; MODERN BATH, PORCELAIN TUB. It STONE FAIRFAX, 806 S08 F ST. NW. FOR SALE 82 500 EACH. Five new bay-window brick houses; well located southeast; VERY PRETTY; fine bath, PORCELAIN TUB; REDUCED FROM 23,000. It STONE FAIRFAX. NN BOS F ST. XW. FOR SALE—-REDUCED TO $2,750. MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE, A lovely new house; six rooms, bath, cel lar; pretty square, F st. ne., 9th and 10th; formerly held at $3,500. A GOOD INVESTMENT. It STONE FAIRFAX, 806 #08 F ST. XW. FOR SALE—NEAR 15TH AND U STS. ONLY $3,200. A cozy 2-story 7-reom brick dwelling, al most new. will rent readily for $22.50. This is much below value; owner leaving city, wishes to make a quick sale. Cost $3,750. it t STONEX E FAIRFAY. B06 S08 F ST. NW. FOR SALE— REDUCED TO £3,750. One of the best bargaine we have ever of fered; WELL LOCATED ON AN AVENUE WEST OF 9TH ST.; 8 rooms, bath, cellar, furnace, attic; lot 25x80; cost £5,750. FOR SALE—F ST, SW. NEAR 9TH. Nine rooms, fine bath, porcelain tub; lot 20 fect wide; STABLE: $4,000. FoR LE—Omly "83.000; new, southwest; six bath cabinet mantels: electric gas lighting; fine hath; porcelain tub. It STOXE& FAIRFAX, 806 808 F ST. NW, FOR SALE—~CHEAP AT 3.100 H st., near Government Printing Office: 3. story brick, suitable for a store and dwelling. FOR SALE—K st. nw., between 4th and 5th; 2-story brick dwelling; 8 rooms and bath; owner needs cash; wiil take $3000 for a £4,000 house AA STONE FAIRFAX, BOS S08 F ST. NW. FOR SALE AT A SACRIFICE TO SAVE FORECLOSURE. 85,750 will buy this desirable nearly new house, west of 14th, south of R; 3 stories; cellar; furnace; 22 FEET WIDE. A first class investment. Formerly held at $7,799. It STONE FAIRFAX, 506 805 F ST. NW. FOR SALE--%6,250. A FINE LARGE HOUSE, Handsome round bay-window brick; 2 ste ries: cellar; 4 rooms deep on 3 floors; 2 haths; large eellar; furnace heat; renting for $40 a month—a low rent; should bring $50; west of 13th st. It STONE FAIRFAX, 806 598 F ST. NW.

FOR SALE—UP-TO-PATE HOMES BLOOMINGDALE AND VICINITY, NEAR NORTH CAPITOL AND S STS. $4,000; new: 3 stories; cellar; furnace; tiled bath; porcelain tub; first floor finished in oak. 34,8508 rooms; attic; 4 rooms on a floor; 2 2 irwaye; fine tiled bath; porcelain tub; 2 story rea: porches: best make of furnace. WELL CONSTRUCTED BY A REAL BUILD ER, NOT BY SPECULATORS. 125 8 «t.; must be inspected to be appre ciated; a well-built, 2 story bouse, with re tion hall, tiled bath, beautiful mantels. WIDER THAN MOST HOUSES IN THIS SEC TION. R. st.—2 altiaiive 8-room houses; 20 feet wide. Each, $4,100. SEATON ST.—$4,350—A beauty; reception hall; tiled bath; furrace. Q ST.—$3,850—Lot 17x90; 2 stories; cellar; reception hall. WELL BUILT. S$ ST. $4,500 -2 stories; cellar; 4 rooms deep on each floor; 18x90: alley. 8S ST.—9 rooms; Rood condition. $4,500. A lovely home for or $4,000—STEAM HEAT; tiled bath; lot 18x90; 20-foot alley. $4.20 (ma of the best constructed new houses in this section; 4 rooms deep on 2 floors; tiled bath. SEE US IF YOU WANT A HOME IN THIS CHOICE SECTION. it 8 STONE FAIRFAX, 806 S08 F ST. NW. FOR OR SALE— NEAR \R GOVT. PRINTING OFFICE. THEAP BRICK HOUSE. Only 23,250; nearly new; two stories; cel lar; futtices Fie, it sold at once, $3,250; renting for $22.50 it STONE, FAIRFAX, R06 S08 F ST. XW. FOR SALE--$2,850. A good solid brick house, and lot 20x100; alley; on 5th st. ne. FOR SALE CHEAP—82,200. a a a aR Ri le «2k RNR i gn Properties for investors and Small Home Buyers. Was $1 200 FOR SALE—A small brick house in the nw.; rents for $10.30 Price, $1,200. Price, $1, 200. A FOR SALE—A small brick nouse $1,500 in the nw.; rents for $12 per monn. Price, £1,500. Buys a three-story brick; G st. $1,600 nw., cars pass the door, $3, 000 Buys two brick houses im the orthwest; rent for $24.00 per month; always North $3 000 Buys three-story hay-window brick; seven rooms and bath; al most new; good condition. 23d near H st. $3,200 Buys an eight-room brick on Q st. near l#th. It's a bargain; see iL. $4.00 Bure a. hiue-toum brick; 7 st Price, $1,200. Small brick louse in the nw. Rents $10.40 per Price. $1,500. 5room brick in the nw. Rents $12.00 per "price, $1,750. 6-room house on I st. nw. Rents for $15.50 per month, Price, $1 9350. “room frame house—-substantial, well-built house. Rents $15.50. P.ice, $3,000. 2 desirable bricks, on Va. ave. nw., renting for $24.00 per mouth MARTIN BROS., Headquarters for Investment Properties, 1925 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. U.S. DENTAL ASSOCIATION. Remember the locaticn. Cor 7th and OU treeta NW. Over the Hat Store, opposite the Hub, REAL ESTATE. gage, is reason of suc rifice price. Well rent ed to pay as an in. vestment. Moore Hill,

(Inc) TIT 14th St. N. W. Splendid Home in North Carolina Ave. A VERY DESIRABLE twostory and large cellar bay-window brick dwelling in best sc tion of Capitol Hill; near 6th st. se., and two car lines; containing six large rooms and bath; good-sized yard; avenue, 10 feet wide; $0 feet of parking. ONLY $4,500. Bargain in A Street Northeast, Near 7th st., and iwu car lines. Well built modern two-story and cellar bay-window brick dwelling, containing eight large rooms: lot 20x10, to 20-foot alley. PRICE LOW AT $4,800. JOSEPH WELLER, ““Honest Dealing in Realty,” Tel. E. 853, No. 602 F st. nw. de7-tf HANDSOME CORNER HOUSE. 1301 Clifton st. nw., Columbia Heights, over looking city, one block from lth st. car lime. Newly renovated throughout. Contains 13 rooms, 3 Tiled Baths, 2 Ranges, Water filter ing plant, Laundry. House Leated by Steam. Has lawn, porch, awnings and screens. Price, per month,

UNFURNISHED, $125.00. FURNISHED WITH CARPETS AND POR TIERES, £150.00, COMPLETELY FURNISHED, $250.00. OPEN FOR INSPECTION. CARETAKER ON PREMISES. Apply ALONZO O. BLISS, Owner, Room 8, Bliss Bldg. Telephone East 68s. 1023-30t Ey FOR RENT--HOUSES. FOR RENT— 642 Brewer's court ne., 4-room brick... $2.00 M8 Could’s court nw. 5 roons........ 7.50 5 Crandall row, 4-room brick.......... 8.50 702 224 st., 5-room brick......ccoc.i0nn 15.00 1127 12th st. ne., 6 rooms; all modern Improvements is cisncnsvnsi rive 17.50 WAR JW WALSHE, 1336 New York ave, it FOR 1 RENT— Brick, No. 114 6th st. nw., 14 rooms; a.m. i.; switahia for hoarding houge... $68.00 Brick, 1341 Corcoran st. nw., 9 rooms; moderna improvements. .....ccisssesvnns 35.00 Brick, 1230 Sth sf. nw. 8 rooms; m. i... 30.00 Brick, 4019 Sth st. ext.; 5 rooms; m. i... 22.50 Store, 414 0 Sh. MWe. .saicvcsvabs ns ansisn 10.00 THE LOUIS P. SHOEMAKER REAL ESTATE Co., 92% F st. mw. de6-6t FOR RENT-—Furnished, 1437 Q st. nw.; eight rooms and bath; convenient to csr lime and market. Apply H. L. RUST, 608 14th st. nw. de5-3t FOR RENT—House; six rooms and bath; large yards and closets: rent $20.50. 2626 K st. nw. de5-3t FOR SALE—LOTS. FOR SALE—Lot in enter of town, Hyattsville, at a sacrifice, if sold at once; also house for rent, cheap. ARTHUR CARR. Hyatisville, Md. de6-3t i MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE. MARTIN BROS, 1925 Pennsylvania Ave. N. W. MCNEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE IN D. C. NO DELAY BEYOND EXAMINATION OF TITLE. WALTER H. ACKER, 704 14th St. N. W, MONEY TO LOAN At 4» 103 Par vent, On approved city real estate, at 4, 412, and per cent interest. Special privileges with re spect to Prior payments. Large amounts specialty. TYLER RUTHERFORD, INC, 1307 F Si F St. N. WwW. MONEY TO LOAN. Money to loan at 3% to 5 per cent, in sums of $1,000 to $10,000, on D. C. real estate; pay off 5 and 6 per cent mortgage and begin anew; all transactions conducted ww... economical con sideration for borrowers. WM. H. SAUNDERS 00., 1407 F st. ow. MR. ERVING MILLON, PALMIST. His readings of the hand are marvel ous. Prices reduced from: Ladies 21, genticmen $2, to ladies 3c, gentlemen £1. Hypnotism taught. 914 New York ave. nw it MME. THEO, Card Reader, Palmist, Medium. Removes spells, reunites the separated, gives nck. German spoken, 929 H st. nw. 25¢. Mc. de” 611 King st., Alexandria, Va., tells from cradle to grave, reunites separated, causes speedy marriages, cures mfsterious sickness, conjura tion spells. Ladies, 25c¢; gents, 50c.. Hours 19 to 6. Open Sunday. it YOUR FORTUNE FREE—Send me you birth date with 2 stamps for postage and 1 will send your life reading free; matters of love, health, and speculation made clear; all questions an swered, Address PROF. AEOLIS, 1815 N. 16th st., Philadelphia, Pa. nodi-deT 14,21 Daily at 701 H St. N. W,, from 10 to 5. Seances every Sunday at 8 p. m. at Maccabes Temple, 513 6th st. nw. Siiver collection. des 2 MME. DAVIS, bora clairvoyant and card reader, 1228 zith st. nw,, Washington, I. C. de 148 “THE WARMEST BABY IN THE BUNCH.™ Workingmen will be hot stuff when they g into our fine, heavy, tailor-made suits overcoats (slightly worn) at prices that would make a laboring man's heart rejoice. The onliest in the world. Come and see the old re liaNie JUSTH'S OLD STAND, 619 D st. del’t Handsome Christmas Gifts. A FEW OIL PAINTINGS, FROM £5.00 UP, Address at once for particulars, 1a E. J., General Delivery, P. O. REAL ESTATE. a— w— AT A SACRIFICE PRICE. THIS FINE HOME. Only $3,500. 0 PERSONALS. PROF. CLAY. PROF. L. M. NORRIS. Medium.

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TAKE ISSUE WITH THE DISTRICT AUTHORITIES i A

Property Owners Object to Statement That Bright wood Avenue Has Re ceived Share of Improve ments.

i Thoroughfare Has Been in an Unfinished Condition for Many Years—Much of the Taxpayers’ Money Ex pended.

Many of the property owners along Brightwood Avenue take issue wiih the District authorities that this thorough fare has received its due share of im provements. Several days ago the Board of Commissioners approved a report on the subject submitted by the Computing Engineer, who presented figures to show that Brightweod Avenue has received its share of public money within the past five years. The views of the property holders on the subject is contained in the following communication, submitted yesterday to the Commissioners:

“Recently an extensively signed pe tition was forwarded to your honorable body with reference to the rough and unfinished condition of Brightwood Ave ‘nue. It was then contended and now maintained that this imporiant thor oughfare is and has been in an unfln ished condition for many vears; in fact. ever since the railroad company placed their tracks in the center of it. “It will not be denied that much of the taxpayers’ money has been expended upon this read. Stone has been trans ported al enormous expense from Mary FF TT TF FT rT TT TT IT TT TTT TT TT TT TT TTT TTT TT TTT TTT TTT IIA OTITIS N99 9957995509297 7299 9909039095992 09299022 Tha SHA

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Hverything pretty and suitable for gift-giving is here in the greatest profusion. Go acceptable gifts for men and women--the youths and maidens---and the little boys and girls. Of pect great things of the Busy Corner in holiday giits, and the showing will more than realize y most san displayed that make you ex: guine hopes. These are but a “drop in the bucket” as it were when compared to the vast assortm in every available space ‘and nook. 87.48 $1.50 to $14. 98. From uc to 26c OUR TOV DEPARTMENT IS NOW INITS ZENITH. It 1s a fairyland of wonderful doin ought fortl ideal mechan ies of the old as well as the new wo rid, who siudy out the ecleverest things for Santa Claus’ s up plies. The ay which ix the largest, and, m faet, the only exelusive Toy Department hich caters throughout the vear for hittle men and wi Our Doll display shows every make ard kind bought wid given away yo Santa Claus. are the conditions as Ui ey exist on our ton or 11-in. Jointed Dolls, made with 24-in. Santa Doll with set wig and Boy but a foot high, with i 25-in. Pianos, complete, with key A complete line of Soldier Outfits, wig, closing eves, pre} ty teeth, and closing eyes, com h silk drum and stand, ready to and instruction book, made rN with sword, gun, cap. kr apsa k. and the same size Kid oll m ade with shoes and stocking amuse the little ones, at.... like the Steinway, at $2.48, J cantee all ready to be nne 35 for har Rie do I, RE ee lS RS J Sige’ hips, hes wig, a1 L would imagis $3.00 b 15-in. Alcohol Engine, with lar 08 bse al those who are wii iling to go t« eyes Joth of thes debutante. at "a the P hi iin ines, from $3.98 blondes and bruncites, and 2? and extfa barge driving 13-in. Baby Rattles, made heap as. are charming companions, ot From this price u ve you wheel, comple;=, Buaray Be {with bisque heads, finished i eh eae Undressed and Dressed Dolls as fine teed harmles with 5 bells and musical, at Large Iron af 10 I with combination 12-in. Jointed Boj Dot, as they are made to a a a ous. 42-in. Oak Bureaus, made with lar-proef, from Sc Oe with pretiy curling hair and is Byes Prove voir iree outing 2 ir 2 m iostias: vou Priced at In the line of M hanical Toy vou ties to enjoy a tri Pp, a drawers and finished like a 12-in. Iron Range, ms: d a SIT will find an unlimited selection. Ev tank, moving grate, tenth ling 7 cook

A 15-inch Kid-body Doll, with set wig and closing eyes; a very charming young f S-inc r with set “1 inch Jointed Doll, I y 15-in. Hill Climbers, with strong wheels and iron axle. the AL wii losin r nd pretty Th lar Mechanical 3: wn heav Vig, ClOE ¢ye8, a L) There is ore 1 ‘ular inica sonal car a N haole 1 si or teeth a remarkably pretty 4 T: y with pat n CO ita ay] beil, but no an U kind used by our Washing- wheel a oi 3 sl “3. Lis ral! \arachna, al ton delivery, from 22.98 down O8L a

Large Mechanical Automobiles, fin e i amd lnac} Fed] bo loir kind, with mir- ine utensils he only 3 ery make of mechar rain anc A wr, size 16x15 y ished with rubber tires, a 16x15, from £6.98 thing missing is the coaches, Ho Ne as high ry 2 lamps chauffeur «$1. RL THUm ee «ale dates nnie cooks, complete for...... pieces, with (racks yy guide the way. at ih from $14.98 as GS 0-In. Express wagons, made with 36-in. Farm Wagon, made with

side bars Ce ie nan Se} Train with 3 coaches and 1 itralh 1 thracle, at........caasnaeares young lady, a car, including twe o switeh- 4.4 io Ee st 24-inch S ania Dol. with es: a very jinterestir Bit Chad Kh C 10 12-in. size ]¢C 3 12-in. i Climber, wit stands and six ri set wig and closing eyes CL SR RN iso. ine sta a regular society belle, a r two passengers, at 98c and.. Als complete line of may try their Tuek, a 1 1 iR-in hie .y St om 25-inch Hand made Rag Doll, ih 6-in. high Grocer OF Large Kettle Drums, made with Horses with mane, tail, bridle, and

painted face, and a bru- plete with drawers, counters, SC calfskin heads, finished with saddle. All it requires e head. wre charm- $1 clerks, ete. walting for pa- even American flags, can be is the rider. From $16. 98 ing than the trons at rrssessasanrratane strapped to 2oy tone, at $1.50 up to Rocking Thege specials and ten thousand or more different kinds of Toys in our Tov Department, Fourth and Third Floor oy nd oop Try 13 et at F From 29c¢ to $6. 98 S&c to $2 98 The Alvan tues of Christmas Shopping at the Busy Corner. We oiler the finest L unch during your shopping hours and the daintiest service at the most moderate prices of any dining place in the city. We engrave anything vou buy—from a 50¢ article FREE. We stamp all Les al ther Goods, m either gold or silver with full name FREF. where the purchase repre sents woe article, We box all your gloves, handkereliefs, hosiery, neekpieces, silks, dress goods, and other holiday presents mm handsome boxes free. We pay the expressage on all purchases from £5 up within a radius of 100 miles. All these and many more accommodations are listed for making your shopping easy and pleasant during these d: avs of h wliday eruasn. FANART RR Solid Gold Brooch Pins, set with genuine diamond in

center, and surround ed by pearls, a $15 S10 value, for MN Solid Geld Brooch Pin, $2.49 worthy $o.0l), fOr... i .4 Solid Gold Baby Lin x Bracelet, with key and $2 ax lock, compiete for...

Sclid Gold Rings, with turquoise, opal, and ruby centers, and 16 gems, the nearest approach te the real diamond yet discovered. Usual price, $5; our spe- \2. a8 cial price basammbasssansns 7

4 o Solid Gold Ring, with 3 real opals, a $2 value, i 45 for

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S. ‘Kann, Sons and Company. jg ‘Kann, Sons a Scns and Company. S. Kann, Sons and ‘Company. AA a SPA AAAS NY YN TH rT EE Yr HY rN TN YN YN HT NN YTNTTTTTTTIIITIIE S119 Oe Sa A CLDBDICTRAAC AIET RIIIBE land, over the Baltimore and Ohio Rail road to Takema, and theace hauled by teams, involving additionai expense, into the Distric(, where rocks and good road material is known to be plentiful. “Assuming that the particular ma terial found in Maryland is superior to that which can be so readily and inex pensively obtained in the District, we will be permitted to ask why this choice 1ock should nei be used for surface work only, and why it is necessary to use ir at such great cost for foundation pur poses and below possible contact with travel. “We again respectfully invite the at tention of the Commissioners to the west side of said road, from Bright vood north io Piney Branch Road. and to the east side, from Petworth north to Bright wood. Here it will be found to be rough and dangerous, while the new work has no: as yet beep extended to these sections, involving much more +han a mile of the entire roadway. The car tracks are in a rough and neglected condition. “Any casual observer can readily see that they are above the level of the road; in many places from three to six inches, making them dangerous to cross, while the gas, water, and sewer traps also offer an impediment to travel. “Besides its defective condition, this highway is imperfectly lighted, the upper portion having only gasolene lamps. Travel in many nlaces is confined to one side, making it dangerous to the public. “We would be saiisfied if stone and gravel were obtained from the District at slight cost rather than expensive rock trom Maryland (ov fill the holes, protect the car tracks and relieve the imminent danger to which the traveling public is now subjected.” Water Color exhibition and sale at half price. Silverberg’s. 114 Ninth Street. 1t $1.25 to Baltimore and Return Via B. 0. R. R., Saturday and Sunday. December 6 and 7. Tickets valid returning un til miiduight train Sunday night. All trains both ways both days, except Royal Limited.

Above Road Level. Solid Gold Link Buttons, set with genuine dia mond, actual value, $6.56; <2. 08 our price... i. Solid Gold Hearts, with place for two pictures, S\Y4 a8 $5 value, for Solid Gold Rings, v ith real diamond setting -$3. Gy $7.50 value, for.. Solid Gold Searf Pins, choice of 3 different styles; 44 3 RAS POP. reacsnnrens Solid Gold Ring, with 5 large tu rquois 108; wenal 98 price, £4.50. Our price Solid Gold Rings, with 2 real epals and 2 peccis op Usual price, 32.506; our i gpecial price. HICKS FACTION WATCHES K. OF L. HEADQUARTERS Three Shifts Employed and Open Doo Will P:ove Disastrous to Hayes. Henry E. Hicks and the four other la bor leaders who were on Friday ac quitted of vielating the law by entering the national headquarters of the Knights of Labor, 42 B Sireet northwest are still hopeful of getting control of the offices. They are confining themselves, however, to peaceable methods. Hicks and Canning went to (he building yes terday morning, but did not attempt to enter. John W. Hayes is still in pos session. The Hicks faction keeps watenmen at the front of the building coutinuously, and they have instructions to enter the building the first time they find the door open. They are not to force ihe door or even turn the knob. Three shifts are employed. Hicks and bis as sociates are at the National Hotel and they say they will remain in the city un ti] they secure contrel of the offices. ANDERSON’S BODY FOUND IN JAMES CREEK CANAL Missing From Home Since Thanksgiv ing Day—Identified at Morgue by His Sister.

Jokn R. Anderson, aged forty-five, was drowned in the James Creek Canal, Fri day night. The body was found early vesterday mcrning and was taken out by ‘Harbormas‘er Sutton’s crew. At the morgue the body was identified by a sis ier of the dead man. Anderson had been missing from his komme, 719 Nineteenth Street northwest, since Thanksgiving Day, but he had heen seen in various parts of the city. How he fell into the canal is not known. The body was found near the N Street bridge. German—Monday-—Public Are Invites At 10:30 a. m., 4:30 and Rf p. m. to Haupt's free {ures, retiisiaary to classes to meet tri weekly. ‘arder Building. It Through Buffet Drawing Room Sleeper Washington to Cleveland,

Via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, leaves Wash ington 8:45 p. m. daily. Solid Gold Ring, with r real opals. Usual price, 2. $5: our price.... LIND Solid Gold Ring, with Q two large pearls; espe- -51 4% cially priced at. 40%

Children’s Solid Gold Signe Rings; your inltials engraved G8 free. $1.50 values, for Women's Solid 20th Century imita tion Diamond of and 1-karat size that will always retain its brilliancy, and can be washed like the real stone. Cannot be told from a genuine gem. Spe- I 9% cial tomorrow ai......... Solid Gold Eur Screws, set with genuine dia monds, fully warranted, Yi 50 worth $15; our price, THE WASHINGTON TIMES, SUNDAY. DECEMBER 7. 1902 LUYERNMENT PRINTING UFHIGE WORK NEARS END Building to Be Ready for Occupancy January 1. Gen. G. R. Gillespie, chief of eugineers, U. 8. A., has submitted to the Senate. through the War Department, a report of operations upon the new building for the Government Printing Office for the vear ending November 30. The structure is to cost $2,429,000 and is so far com pieted that by January 1 next, the Pub lie Printer can move in. Or 4 Biro aii) imag” rE nia Rs The chief of engineers says that dur ing the year progress has been retarded by the activity in the building trades of Washington. So many buildings, large and small, were in course of erection at the same time as to make it impossible to secure materiale as they were wanted and diffeult to keep full gangs of the skilled artisans roquired for this large and important «‘ructare. G A certain amuia: of ornamental work remains. It will probably not be com pleted until s.me time in the coming spring. The werk will be finished safely within the es:i ated cost. Capt. John Stephen Sewell of the Corps of Engin eers, in makiug his report to Genera! GGillesple, says that, in the work of con struction the following features are com pleted, or practically so. The authorized limit of cost, ali of which has been appropriated, will be sufficient to finish the bailding, with a small margin to spare.

MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED. Michele Marcellino, Listrict of Colum bia, and Giuseppa Russo, Baltimore, Md. Warren McCombs, Fairfax county, Va., and Emma Jackson, District of Co lumbia. John Adams and Luey Sinclair. C. C. Cridler, jr., Piedmont, W. Va. and Olive Divine, District of Columbia. John Edwards and artha Hughes, both of New York city. John H. Junifer and Josephine Me Craft. James T. McGee and Nina Harris. Wesley P. Booze and Mary Lizzie Smith, both of Baltimore, Md. Free exhibition of 200 Fine Water Free exhibition of 200 Fine Wate: Colors at Silverberg’s, 414 Ninth Street. 1 Children’s Solid old Rings, a dozen different styles from which to choose, all the pret Lv «tone settings at 98¢, 69¢, RM cunts sun er erinksiy sunrnyis Solid Gold oun Buttons, prettily

4 chased snd carved: Wk of 3 different styles; values, for Solid Gold Necklaces, in rope pattern special BR ss sn naneit wisn seen a Solid Gold Cuff Pins, a dozen styles to select from, a lh RE WR RP RE RRO Solid Gold Rings, set in different Spyies with pretty sctlings that are worth £1.50 and $2, are he gO on sale (omorrow at. RHODE ISLAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS DEFERRED Too Late In Season to Secure Good Re sults With Gravel Covering as Requested. Moore Barbour, of 520 Eighth Street northwest, will be informed by the Dis trict Commissioners that certain im provements on Rhode Island Avenue must be deferred until next spring. The firm asked that cobblestone gutters be laid and the roadway graveled on Rhode Island Avenue between North Capitol and First Streets northeast. ML Dim The Commissioners approved the rec ommendation of Captain Newcomer, as sistant to the Engineer Commissioner, that it is too late in the season to secure good resulis with gravel covering; and, moreover, it is believed that this portion of Rhode Island Avenue should receive a more substantial type of Improvement if the abutting property is improved. Captain Newcomer therefore suggested ed that the matter be deferred until next season, when it is believed that the roadway should be macadamized if there are funds avallable. LAND FOR AN ALLEY The District Commissioners have ac cepted the dedication of 6,351.6 square feet of ground for the addition to the alley in the square bounded by F, G, Fifth and Sixth Streets northeast. Cer tain portions proposed to be taken from lot 28 the Commissioners decline to ac cept because of the conditions imposed. The action of the Board was based upon a recommendation of the Computing En gineer. PENSIONS GRANTED WASHINGTON RESIDENTS Issue of November 20, 1902—Increase, reissue, etc.: Abel E. Leavenworth, dead, Washington, $12; Henry P. Abbott, U. 8, Soldiers’ Home, $6; James F. Jack son, $12. ‘Widows, minors, and dependent rela tives: Louisa Adams, $12: Lucy BE. Leavenworth, $8; Sarah Bailey, $8. Beautiful Rose Specimens. Gude's American Beauty Roses are pronounced the bes. in America. 1224 F. el Money to Loan on Real Estate, 435, 5 per et. Gasch Bros, 1326 N. Y. ave. WATCHES THAT ARE A CREDIT To our good judgment and will show good taste for those you tend something of this kind for gift-giving. Poors 00000000000 POPPIN NPR PPP NNPNP PPB IN INN N INT III NNIIIIINIIIIIPNIPNIODIPIOIIYINIY FLIP 20000000000 000 0000000000000 000000 0000000000000 00000000000tee Compare these values with those offe red at the exclusive jewelers’, and von will notice the big saving by pur chasing heve, Solid Silver and Gun Metal Watches, including a sterling silver or a black chatelaine pin with each we §F a8 purchase. Each watch in a silk plush box and fully warranted to be perfect timepieces; Swiss move ments, stem winder and setter. Complete for. IN Te TERE Tr SM PES ol TLE Ran Women's Enamel Chatelaine Premier Gold-filled Case Watches Solid Gell Watehos, with Czarina Watches: case inlaid with a design of for men and women: a five-year movements; one of the best Swiss pearls; fully warranted to guarantee goes with each watch works made: fuily warranted: each be a perfect timekeeper; $5 Gx fitted with New York Q watch in a plush case; a $7.50 value, for........ standard movements; ac- $3. 50 actual worth, $22.50. $14 50 tual valae $12. Our price Our price.........c..0n Solid li-karat Gold Watch, with Elgin or Waltham movements; a Women's Sclid Gold Watches, with Men's Solid Gold Open-face choice selection of de- Favorite movements; fully warranted Watches, EIS =avements: noth signs: each one gui and perfect time- ing beticr made; &e- gn anteed; $25 ey 316. 3 koepels; actual value, $13 3 tual werth, 335. Of- 23 0 AE nna 320. Our price......... H fered at rr rr I I EN I TP PI I PIPPI PRP PIP PRN PPP P OPI OIRRROOPRNIPNPIPNOVIOINRIPN PINRO IPII NINN IIOP PIPPI PIPPI PPP IP P0000 00000000000000 COP B%02%300009 P0094 9090200 All Engraving CA I I. ISHER, Reserve Your Free. Gifts Now. hin Citys Jew eler. —r————— given 3 by shrewd buyers, after m Callisher Yeu take no sells only xvods of reliable quality. to do otherwise. Small profits and to Png initial Ring, his Solid Gold In al Ring: made espe Clally for us 1 RS "n Ab BELLING $2 Signet Rings. Handsome Signet Rings—the new fad for men—large and heavy. UNDERSELLING $5 This genuine Di PRICE exquisitely hande where at $15 UNDERSELLING PRICE Scarf Pin. This Solid 14 karat Scarf Pin set with beautifully cut diamond-—sold elsewhere at 310— UNDER SELLING 5 Gold Link Cuff Buttons. Tie Solid Co Fath eat ati rac Solid Gold Link Cuff Buttons-—in the al the ayia $5 most charming designs beginning at PRICE RT $1.50. 100 5 A few minutes s) t here afte 16 oking elsewhere will convince you that we ar ,anderselles 5s of diamond and if you are intending to spend any apgount om 25 to 23500 you should by all means see us. Clocks and silverware are here in vast assortment; a host of novelties 1 1 at prices which are acknowledged the lowest. 'CALLISHER, 7% “The City’s Jeweler.” La 2 EE From50c 1086.98 25¢10 $2.88 7 1d Ma f

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EY ag Ge (somm The Washington Tim 0g. 1 Ls R a Ww ASHINGTO TUN. SUN ~1L NUAY. Dit Ax, DECEMBER 1} FAUTIES WHO RE POSING FOR HAMILTON KING'S DRAWINGS In Seeking Models for His Drawings of the on Typical Girl of Each State Nb The Artist Turned to the Stage, Wheie He Found [2a oD In One Te tion Eight Handsome Girls Who Perfectly Embodied The Characteristics of the sh of the Country {fi in Which They Were Born andsRaised. EA AN) we) f

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tle les A han Cha Gi m, How 1 anler Christy =r o LB. Wi rr roan Al in a r Ile if drawings o or Ww 1 0 h State nth i i Ky Th to be large f BE 1 i 5s tall 11 h one of 1} picture will H g model 1d the model Le R 1 1a 11 ill 1 1 HH S hich sli I HH {11 N ar s work {1 rn l whil 1 o Thes: Hl 111 beau the Ww 2% N I ell 24 K y m a 1 N I they represent. For instance, Ker q Mr. King Tells of His Work. is popularly supposed to produce to ride horses and win the ad 4 have ried to obt i Yi 2 of every man who sees them The 21 the san York Pe mor S A fi own vith ar air wi 1 de 1 t cio there ich t} Ny i MrJs in ne V d I Redmond A n of i! Ww ho 1 og 1 Boston, Jana LL. iJfEgan. °F at n the front ij ut St. Paul. Mi A G Ander /ors Uo I te n “1 from £02" Whitlock Mass PRAT. re——— PS ea d Dr O) EE Metropolis about the Size of Chi the conventionalities of life, but who is warm-hearted, impulsive and firm and decided in her likes and dislikes. Then there is the girl from Texas, who even in the greenhouse atmosphere of New York cannot forget the free, open 1'fe of the boundless plains and its free. dom from the restraints of such mundane things as dressmakers and milliners, Such are only a few of the characteris tics of these girls which Mr. King is to portray. Of ecoursa, all American girls have an indescribable air of good breeding. This is part of their heritage as Americans. Likewise, too, they wear tieir clothes well, and every one of them, be she the daughter of a poor man or of a millic: ‘aire, has a superb, confident carriage, as though she were prepared for any emer gency and afraid of nothing. Such i= the American girl In the ab stract. Twelve Models Secured, So far Mr. King has found about a dozen excellent types for his purpose, and all of them are girls who are in one or znother of the big “girl” shows now playing in Broadway theaters. In fact, there is hardly a model who is posing a more of these points perhaps than any of the others. She is a tall and stately brunette, with a profile almost pure Anglo-Saxon. She came from the blue grass region of Keatucky, for Louisville is her home, and she is as typical a Ken tucky beauty as ever was seen. From the crown of her head to the sole of her feet she has ‘lines,’ and every move. ment she makes, both with arms and body, has the g power, and free. dom of the Kentucky thoroughbred. Even when she is standing stil she has a trick of throwing up her head in a high spirited fashion which suggest one of her equine beauties. “Edna Farrell is very unlike Mise Hix on, for she suggests far more the type of sensuous animal beauty than the other. She has all the breezy swing sug gestive of the Golden Siope which is al ways associated with girls who come from beyond the Rocky Mountains, She Is possessed of a full, well-rounded fig ure, all curves and soft lines, with flesh tones, which indicate the warm red blood which flows so swiftly through her veins and make her the creature of impulsive From Bevond the Rockies. impressions of the moment that she is. And these features make her one of those rare types which are at once the pleasure and despair of the artist. The pleasure, because of their beauty, the despair, because of the almost im, o0s sibility of reproducing with inanimate colors the wonderful, living, breathing fiesh tones of the original. “She has a mass of chestnut hair, which she wears calelessly massed on top of her head, and which adds an air of dis tinction to her magnificent figure. Her eyes are very dark brown, and her teeth perfectly white and regular, The Missouri Type. “Dessa Gibson is an example of what the healthful life which comes to girls on the sunny piains of Miesouri, finished by a New York education, will produce. She has lived nearly all her life in a small town, where she obtained plenty of out of door life, and this gives a swing to her wail which is full of life and action. She is that rare combination in a girl, slender, but without even a sug gestion of being thin. Her hair is a dull bronze, her eyes a fetching shad. of irish blue, and her mouth a perfect Cupid's bow, ~t Louimille Ky oa oo 00 fixe i L a °f Sanfranaso, Cal ya o) oo 3 ~N J S Vf Edna Farrell WV LSS 3 “Sybil Anderson, of New York, has many swagger clothes, and wears them with that comme il faut air which no one but a New York girl can command. New York is such a cosmopolitan place that it is hard to fix upon any particu lar cast of face or feature as a distinct New York ome. The real New York characteristic lies more in the general air and the clothes From the Windy City. “Chicago girls are really only replicas of those of New York. In both places, however, there does not seem to be any medium-sized girls. They are all either large or small, apparently, although both classes have in equal proportions that air of health and vigor and energy vith which all American girls fairly adiate, “It was principally because she was the maller of the type of what I might call he big city girls that I chose Miss “ith Whitney to pose for the Chicago type. And right here I might say that the standard joke about the ize of Chi cago girls’ feet is all a base libel. I have had many of them pose for me and not one has had feet of more than the ordinary size. “Genevieve Whitlock, of Washingten. is a dark-skinned, black-eyed beauty who betrays her Southern origin by the in tonation she gives to every word she utters. She has the full figure which falls naturally to the lot of Southeta girls, and she also has the naive. con fiding and appealing way of talking and acting which makes the Southern girl so attractive to men. “Sylvia Egan, of St. Paui, is a mixture of the East and West. She has at times the air of the New York girl, and at other times atts with the abandon of the San Francisco type, and all in all is a good representative of the Middle West. A Daughter of Massachusetts. “Olive Redmuna, of Boston, is a beau tiful brunette, whose full figure and in teliectual brow bespeak the fact that she is the daughter of Massachusetls. Her forehead denotes the student, and she has attained many scholastic honors. Her hair is coal black, as are her eyes, her teeth perfect in their regularity and whiteness, and she is all in all a splen did type of the healthful, intellectual and beautiful American girl.”

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become Interesting history when viewed through the mist of the distance of a few years. The un Yoticed man of today becomes in a few Years the man of destiny, the apostle of a new issue, the leader of a new party, or the new leader of an old party. It is then that all of the events of his early life become full of interest. His early life, hix comrades with whom he was on terms of intimacy, his home surround ings, and the house in which he lived are clothed with a new interest.

Of the man, his associates, his home there is but little known. Little by lit tle from various sources this informa tion is collected, and fitted together with such judicious trimming that a good story mImay not be lessened by the telling for the hundredth time, or a shining virty. dimmed by some skeleton of doubtful origin, and from this patchwork s&ilitully arranged we of later times read the his. tory of the man. and his work. Peculiar Freaks of History. What is true of the history of indi viduals is also true of the history of homes or localities. Little history je written until time has softened all de fects, and illumined all of the most im portant features; in fact, emphasized all that we would most desire to hear, and from this condition we have had such large number of houses pointed out as places where President Washington was entertained, that we have wondered whether the Father of his Coun‘ry had much to do beside being entertained, We have been solemnly informed that this house, that house, and “the other house was made of bricks brought from England until we have wondered if ail of the ships of the mother country were able (0 carry any other cargoes besides bricks from which to make houses for the colonists, and we have been led to make the inquiry for some suitable reasons why the early settlers did not 1nake bricks fur themselves; the material was near at hand, and many brickmakers came to the colonies at an early day, and without deubt were pot only competent

T 4E commonplace events of today Washington's Headquarters, M Street, Georgetown.

a 0) The Key Mansion, M Street, Georgetown. to make brick, but did make and furnish brick for the numerous houses which are now pointed out as being built of im ported material. Little History Written. Aside from such obvious inaccuracies as may be discovered in all history not based entirely on records made at the time, there is doubtless a large and in teresting amount of history relating to the National Capital and its surround ings which has never been written, for the reason that the events at the time seemed unimportant, and when after de velopments brought to the public the importance of some of the events of earlier days, the searcher for the facts vas unable to find all of the information of which he was in search and has therefore merely given the best that sould be obtained. If those who lived at the time when Washington only existed as a city upon nape: had left behind a clearly written statement of the conditions as they then cxisted; if those who in later years re sided here, when the houses were few and the population scattered; at the time when the Tiber Creek and a dozen >ther unimportant streams divided this city into natural divisions, had left be dind them a carefully prepared history of the conditions then existing, the pres ent inhabitant would not be so greatly surprised to know that at one time woo? vards in the vicinity of the Baltimord' and Ohio depot were supplied with wool brought by boats from the mouth of tha Tiber at Seventeenth Street and the riv or, and that this creek passed the Cen ter Market on its course to the Balti more and Ohio depot. It would then seem less strange to know that fish were caught along that section of the city known as Pennsylvania Avenue und Tenth Street; that at times there was fishing at the present site of the Ma scnie Temple; that boys used to hunt in that section of the city between N Street and Florida Avenue, and that a mill was standing near N and North (Capitol Streets which was furnished with power from an artificial lake near by. There is probably no section of that territory now within the limits o" the city so rich in bistoric interest as that part of Georgetown west of Rock Creek and south of N Street. In fact, the territory might well be narrowed down to more circumscribed limits if we are seeking for early history, as the early settlers located their homes near to the river as a matter of convenience, as the river Was the connecting link, the means of communication, with all of the great sources of supplies. Water Street was at one time the Wall Street of activity of Georgetown in the days when it was George Town. And at that time even M Street was a little too far away from the center of trade and the chief points of interest. Georgetown has many hisioric houses ‘about which little is know", and many ‘have been replaced along Vvater Street by business houses and {heir identity wholly lost by the demands of trade. en this account much of the older part of Georgetown has become unrecogniz able, and the places where such noted men as President Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and others were wont to assemble, have been Imperfect ly marked, and much of the history clustering about them 1s traceable (o tradition and imperfect memories. Washington's Headquarters. At 3050 M Street there can be found in a good state of preservation an old stone building with low ceilings and a sharp pitched roof, which has been des ignated by a tablet as the house used by Washington as his headquarters while the survey of the National Capi tal was in progress. There is also a tradition that children playing in the attic of this little building many years ago found some drawings and plans which seemed to have some relation to the early plans of the city, and on the other hand we are informed that there Is no authentic history which points to any occupancy of this house by Presi dent Washington on any occasion. There is also a tradition that this honss once stood on the corner of a THE WASHINGTON TIMES, SUNDAY. DECEMBER 7. 190. TTAYT v zh i hi t i HH HEV RL ALTTUR i AY ihe 7 Fi I i bf)

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ww J y J plantation and that nearby was a fine spring of water. If the house was form erly the home of a plantation owner it may be true that Washington, whilc a President of the United States, visited this house, for there is abundant hi: torieal proof that he visited Georg: town in March, 1791, and conferred with Major L’Enfant concerning the plans of the Capital City; that he at or about this time conferred with the owners of the farms and plantations then within the Mmits of the proposed territory afterward known as the District of Columbla, and that between the land owners and the President an agreement was eXected by which they were to con vey their land to the Government for ‘the consideration of £25 per acre. Such ‘portions of their lands as were to be ‘used as streets and avenues were to be donated, and if the land owners wishedto reserve such portions of their holdings as were occupied by their buildings they ‘were to be permitted to do so upon the payment of one-half of the estimated value of the lands, provided the build ings were not situated upon any of the streets or avenues of the proposed city. Fixing Boundaries of the District. it is also a well known historical fact that President Washington, on March 30, 1701, issued a proclamation setting forth the lines of boundary of the proposed District of Columbia, and as this procla mation is dated at Georgetown it may be that Washington at some portion of the time between the date of his coming and his departure visited the house re ferred to, for those were democratic times and the nation was looking for a permanent home, Its deliberations had already been held in eight different places in four different States, and if there was any reason why the interests of the nation would be promoted by a visit of its Chief Executive it is quite certain that formalities would have béen waived. It may be that a friendly visit was all that was required to convince the plantation owner that the transfer of his land to the Government was the one thing needed to make the scheme for the location of the National Capital an assured success. On this same street, not far from the Aqueduct Bridge, stands the former home of Francis Scott Key, whose patri otic songs, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” has placed him at the head of song writers of his time. About the identity of this house there can be no question, although many of the traditions con cerning it seem wholly without founda tion. The story that the brick used in its construction came from England seems to be without foundation, in view of the research made into this theory by persons of whose information there re mains no room for doubt. The circumstances under which the song was written are probably familiar to all of the readers of this paper, but Lit may not be generally known that the ‘author of “The Star-Spangled Banner” is also the author of other verse, among which, a hymn, “Lord, With Glowing Heart I'd Praise Thee,” is widely known and in common use among the members of the Episcopal Church, of which the author was a strong adherent. Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise thee For the bliss thy love bestows, For the pardoning grace that saves me, And the peace that from it flows, Help, O God, my weak endeavor; This dull soul to rapture raise; Thou must light the flame, or never Can my love be warmed to praise. In addition to the fame which came to Francis Scott Key as the author of the “Star-Spangled Banner,” he also en Joyed a high reputation as a lawyer an} served through three terms as United States Attorney for the District of Co lumbia. During some of the later years of his residence In Washington, he lived in the house now known as 308 C Street northwest. After practicing law for some years in Washington, he moved to Baltimore, and died in that city on Janu ary 11, 1843. While his name is closely associated with the early history of this nation, his old home In Georgetown is in the hands of strangers, and his grave at Frederick, Md., is said to be in a condition wholly unbefitting a man so dear to the "hearts of the people, An Ancient Tavern. In this same historic section of George town, on Thirty-fourth Street, between the canal and Water Street, is the former home of the Rev. Henry Foxall, who combined the occupation of a gun maker with that of a Methodist minister. The building is an old one, having been eracted in 1795, and Thirty-fourth Street has long ago ceased to be a thorough fare of any prominence. The steep grade, with the roadway paved with flat paving stones, makes one wonder whether this was ever intended for the purpose of traveling in more than one direction—and {bat down hill. The The Foxall House, Thirty-fourth Street, Georgetown. ‘house has been allowed to go the way of all houses in an unpopular section of the city, but it will always be interest ing as the home of the Methodist gun maker who made Foundry Church glad with his liberal gifts. Not far from the Foxall house ani near to that section of Water Street, be Sept Thirty-second and Thirty-third Streets, the visitor will find a small alley leading up the hiil toward the canal. On the east side of this alley, locally known as “Duck Lane,” is the ruin of an old tavern of the ancient time. This belongs to the day of the siage coach, to the day when the tele Svaph and the railroad were unknown. This section was then in the elite Hor tion of Georgetown, and while the hotel has long been abandoned for other pur peses, and the dwellings along Water Street have been converted into facto ries and warehouses, this old stone inn of the olden time, with its covered drive into the stable yard in the rear, has doubtless furnished refreshment to many a notable in the very early days of the nation. Even the tradition that Wash ington has been a guest within its walls is not wanting, Van Ness Mansion. The well-known mansion of Gen. Joha P. Van Ness, on Seventeenth Street, has often been the subject of newspaper paragraphs. Without the undoubted his tory of this mansion, it would, in its present half ruined condition, be qifii cult to understand that at the time of ite erection it was corsidered the most expensive residence in the country, hav ing been erected at a cost of about $75, 000 under the supervision of Latrobe, the then famous architect. This residence is also said to be the first in the country to be supplied with ilo. and cold water in all of the rooms on bot: floors, and its furnishings were In full keeping with the cost of the building. Its owner, General Van Ness, was at one time a member of Congress from the State of New York, and a man of good family, and possessed of abundant means in his own right. His wealth was con siderable for those early times, and his marriage to Miss Marcia Burns, the daughter of David Burns, one of the original proprietors of the land now oc cupled by the city of Washington, added considerably to the wealth at his dis posal, Duck Lane, Georgetown, Van Ness was a man of business and was prominently identified with the early business interests of Washington. At one time he was the president of the Bank of the Metropolis. His military title seems to be based en the fact that at one time he was a brigadier general of the District Militia, at about the time, or a little after, the war of 181%. The residence on Seventeenth Street Was erected in 1820, and the grounds oc cupied a whole square, and included tne site of the old Loiestead of David Burns, a plain frame structure, which was removed a few years ago. The square containing the Van Ness man sion was locally known as Mansion Square. Prior to the erection of this magnificent home, General Van Ness iived on Eleventh Street, between C and D Streets. The marriage of Arthur Middleton, of South Carolina, to Miss Ann Albertina, the only daughter of General Van Ness, in 1821, was one of the notable society events of the time. The groom was a grandson of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Six brides maids and six groomsmen assisted at the wedding, and the festivities were con tinued for nearly a/month, as each of the bridesmaids gave a party and cach of the groomsmen gave a dinner, The mansion of General Van Ness was noted during the period commencing in 1820 for its generous hospitality, for the pPro= prietor was well known in local and na tional circles. His wife was a charming ‘hostess, and many distinguished men and ‘vomen of that eariy period were anter= tained in the old mansion, which for ‘many years has been practically aban ‘doned and is fast going to deeay. 01d Leck House. Farther down Seventeenth Street we may find an old lock house, a landmark of the days when the canal wandered through the lower portion af the city and divided off the section below it inio what was then keown as “‘the island, a term still occasionally used by those whe knew Washingten in the early times With the filling up and removal of the canal most of the old canal landmarks have disappeared, and the old lock housa is following in the footsteps of so many of these that have pussed away and whose former locations are being rapidly forgotten. CHARLES E. FAIRMAN.

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Harvey famous. For three consecutive seasons the drama was presented in England. Mr. Harvey then took his company to New York, planning a tour of the United States as his farewell to the most successful impersonation in his career. Dispatches from London, and the pub lished criticisms of the New York papers accredit Mr. Harvey with a many-sided art. According to both the chief characteristics of his acting are deep sympathy, pronounced delicacy, marked simplicity of manner, and a voice which makes the “lines” read like music. Mr. Harvey's company includes some of the best known actors on the English stage, among whom are Miss.Slive, Miss Amy Coleridge, Mrs. B. M. De Solla, Miss Bessie Elder, Miss Mercy Full, Mrs. Frederick Powell, and William Haviland, Percy Anatey, Fuller Melliah, Fred Wright, sr., William Haviland, Patrick Alexander, Michael Sherbrooke, A. B. Imeson, and Gienwyn: Carson.

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ee Charles Richmond, Margoret Angelin, and their associates of the Empire Thea ter Company are to appear at the Na tional Theater after “Sherlock Holmes.” They will present the first time in this city “The Wilderness,” by H. V. Es mond, an English dramatist, who is al ready well known as the author of “When We Were Twenty-one.” “The Wilderness™ ran through nearly the en tire engagement of Mr. Frohman's com pany at their home theater, New York, last winter, and enjoyed a run of an en tire season when originally produced at George Alexander's theater in London. Mr, Frohman's company is especially strong this season. It includes besides the two players already mentioned: Wil liam Courtleigh, W. H. Crompton, E. Y. Backus, Lawrence D'Orsay, George Os bourne, jr., Frank Brownlee, Miss Ethel Hornick, Mrs. Thomas Whiffen, Mrs. W. H. Jones, Kate Pattison-Solten, Miss Lillian Thurgate, Miss Grace Gallaher, Miss Amy Meers, Miss Kittie Barriscale, and Master Donald Gallaher.

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Miss Shannon in “Bevond Pardon.’ Lavina Shannon will make her first ap pearance as a star in Washington at the Lafayette Opera House on Monday even ing, December 15. Miss Shannon is at the head of Fred G. Ross’ company, pre senting “Beyond Pardon,” which is ‘his week playing at the Music Hall, Boston.

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Tuesday Next, 4:15 P. M. Washington _— Symphony Orchestra

Regioatd De Koven, Conductor x FIRST CONCERT December 9th.

8 OVIDE MUSIN........... Soloist Reserved Seats, 75¢, $I, $1.50, $2.

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Ma's. DAILY, Best sears 28C WEEK COMMENCING TOMORROW MATIEE HARRY MORRIS’ Nia Braivay An Adaptation of the Reigning BERLIN SUCCESS, BERLIN NARH ELF 35--PEOPLE--35 Grand Chorus of Pretty Girls, New Scenery. New Costumes Next Week— THE BRIGADIERS TWO PEABODY RECITALS Wednesday, December 10, at 8:15 P.M. MARGARET CUMMINS, Soprano, AND CHARLES RABOLD, Baritone. Monday, December 15, at 8:15 P, M,, ERNEST HUTCHESON, Pianist. NEW WILLARD BALLROOM, Course Ticket, £1.50. Single Ticket, $1. All Seats Reserved at Droop’s Music Store. Local Direction Mr, 8, Emest Philpitt, no30-de?,8,9,10 ANNUAL POULTRY SHOW

MASONIC TEMPLE, oth and F Sts. NX. W, BEC. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. An Interesting Exhibition of Fancy Poultry, Pigeons, and Pet Stock. Professional Exhibition of Valuable Cats: by the Washington (at Club, Doors Open From 9 a. m. to 11 p. m.

Admission, 25¢. Children, (5c. de? 5 EVERYBODY GOES.

AMUSEMENTS. The Boston papers are unanimous in their praise of Miss Shannon's perform ‘ance of “Velma,” an actress who returns to her father’s home after an absence of seven years, only to be repulsed and ‘driven from the door.

Of Interest at Chase's During the weck before Christmas Chase's will present the distinguished acter Clay Clement, Mrs. Clement and 2 competent company in the presenta tion of “The Baron's Love Story;" Thomas J. Ryan and Mary Richfield, ir Will M. Cressy's best sketch “Mag Haggerty's Father;” the Pantzer Trio, in a specialty called “A Gymnasts Parlor Amuscments;” Mamie Reming ton and her quartet of pickaninnies; the Brothers Martine on “the bounding table;” Tom Brewn and Edythe Na varro, in a sketch “The Minstrel and the Chinofe Mziden;” Will Denny, who rivals Tony Pastor as a storyteller, and the vitagraph pictures, “A Trip over the Alns.”

_. i Bf Former Queen Liliuckalani will be a conspicuous auditor at Chase's this week, where the deposed royal Hawaiian will appear as patroness of the Hawaiian Troubadours in the Chase bill. As always the Queen will be accompanied by Myra Helleluhe, her adopted daughter and esteemed companion, whom she has reared since infancy. Miss Helleluhe has a brother, Paoakalani Helleluhe, who is one of the troubadowrs.

MRS Vivid Melodrama “A Montana Outlaw” is to be played at ‘the Academy during the week beginning December 15. While the plc~ is a typi cal Western melodrama, its well writ ten story, strong comedy, and heartin terest have made it a favorite. The work of the horse “Starlight” has attracted much attention, and the animal comes in for a generous share of the applause at each performance. Denman Thompson has probably visit ed Washington for the last time, as his managers assert that the current season will mark the close of his theatrical Bes. AMV AD. ee te Te eT it Ca OP NATIONAL THEATER, THIS AFTERNOON AT HALF-PAST THREE FREE LECTURE Christian Science, By HON, W. G. EWING, of Chicago. «ven under the auspices of First and Second wrches of Christ (Scientist) of this city. it g mT a Washington's Handsomest Plavhouse The Ladies’ Club Theater. PE BC EE RS i i AF AYETT OPERA HOUSE ABSOLUTELY FIRZPROOF, Elevator to Balcony and Dress Circle: Lafayette Amusement Company. Lessees and Managers. E. D. Stair, President. Box Office Open 8:30 AM. Tel. 1830 in v nl) ee WEEK OF DECEMBER 8th J. Wesley Rosenguest Presents the Young Romantic Actor Mr. Brandon Tynan In His Enormously Successful Play, ROBERT EMMET THE DAYS OF 1803. A Notable Production Direct from the 14th St. Theater, New York, with Its Wealth of Beautiful Sce nery, and a Superior Supporting Company. fMatinees: Wednesday Saturday Best Seats, 2 5¢ Francis Powers, Eugene Powers, Angela Russell, All Reserved. Owen Fawcett, Luke Martin, Carolyn Whyte, J. P. Sullivan, T. F. Donoghue, Margaret Haywood Evenings: Fulton Russell, Jr. P. Aug. Anderson, Celci Tynan, Good Seats, Geo, A. D. Johnson, James H. Bradbury, Josephine Folland, 25c¢ 50c. and 70 Others, All Reserved. 100—PEOPLE ON THE STAGE 100 A SA AC W——— NEXT ATTRACTION---LAVINIA SHANNON IN BEYOND PARDON. First Concert NEW NATIONAL THEATER.

Washington Symphony Orchestra Reginald de Koven, Conductor. Next Tuesday, December 9 At 4:15 o’Clock. OVIDE MUSIN The Distinguished Belgian Violinist—Soloist. Scale of Prices 75¢c, 31.00, $1.50, $2.00. For Sale at

DROOP’S MUSIC HOUSE 925 Pennsylvania Avenue. Real “Joshua Whitcomb AMUSEMENTS. THE WASHINGTON TIMES. SUNDAY. DECEMBER 7. 1909. career. To the multitudes who have wit nessed his delightful characterization of the old New England farmer the news of his retirement will be a matter of keen regret. Year after year the same people have flocked to see the veteran actor in “The Old Homestead™ and year after year their admiration for Mr. Thompson and interest in his happily drawn picture of New England farm life have increased. He has been able to draw people to the theater who never enter the doors of a palyhouse at any other time, and he has given them a sermon, straightforward, true to its text, and substituting only the atmos phere of the playhouse for that of the pulpit.

Since Denman Thompson made his de but in “The Old Homestead” twenty-five veare ago the American stage has been overrun, so to speak, with more or less ambitious actors. Some have attained success. The character of dramatic en tertainment has undergone innumerable changes from the old-time stock star system through the various stages of French farce, problem plays, questio: able revivals of the standard classic drama until it would seem that the ga mut of theatrical productions had been run. Through it all Denman Thompson and “The Old Homestead” have gone peacelully, steadily on their way, unaf fected by the changes, unscathed and victorious. It seems almost ‘incredible to believe that Denman Thompson, who has immor talized the role of Joshua Whitcomb, began his career as a circus tumbler and later developed into an Irish come dian and dancer. The most stirring event in the year In the little village of Swanzey. N. H., where the Thompson family lived, and which sicrved as the locale for “The Old Homestead,” was the advent of the circus, and young Thompson invariably led the crowd of boys who went out to meet the circus and act as escort througn the town. in telling of this to his friends the elder AMUSEMENTS. AAA VY LVARLLAY ANY NSN NNT NSN I NEW NATIONAL THEATER Sunday Evening, Dec. 14. Grand Public Concert OF THE Washington Saengerbund, Assisted by MISS LOUISE B. VOIGT, The Distinguished Soprano, of New York. MR. JOHANNES MIERSCH, The Eminent Violin Virtuoso, of New York. MR. JOHN HUMBIRD DUFFEY, The Well-Kncwn Baritone, of New York, AND AN ORCHESTRA OF FORTY MUSICIANS, MR. HENRY XANDER, Musical Director. THR EPS. assvesensed ONE DOLLAR. iT SR 26.00 and $8.00. At Droop’s Music Store, 925 Pennsylvania Ave. de7,13,14

Thompson would always add with a cer tain degree of pride that “Denman was walking upside down.” One year Den man joined the circus and began his struggle for wealth and fame. After a short time with the circus Thompson went on as a supernumerary with Char lotte Cushman's company in Boston, but it was not until 1852 two years after leaving home, that he was given his first speaking part in a play. This was at the old Lowell, Mass., Museum, where he had a small part in “The Prench Spy,” and executed fancy dances be tween the acts. Later he drifted to To ronto, and was so successful in sup plying managers with just the right thing in Irish clogs,’ negro dances, and Highland fiings that he remained in Carada until 1868. It was in 1875 that “The Old Home stead” was written, but as a sketch under the title of “Joshua Whitcomb.” The writing of the play was, at that time, more a matter of circumstance than design. The actor was playing in Pittsburg and winning new laurels as an AMUSEMENTS. AMUSEMENTS. ae Te NINN NSN NEW NATIONAL THEATER. ashington offeriy an and foreign stars of the first rank TOMORROW NIGHT, FOR ONE WEEK SATURDAY The Event of the Dramatic Seascon. CHARLES FROHMAN Prese After an Eight Monthe’ Londo WILLIAM GILLETTE n His International Succe "SHERLOCK HOLMES" His Last Appearance Here in This Famous Play. SPECIAL NOTICE—During Mr. Gillette's engagement the curtain will rise evenings at 8 precisely and at 2 p- m. at the matinee. After 8:25 evenings and 2:25 at the matinee no one will be seated until the end of the first act. NEXT WEEK-SEATS THURSD GH FRONMAN'S EMPIRE THEATER CO. news GHARLES RICHMAN and MARGARET ANGLIN Tr, the Empire Theater's Greatest Triumph -THE WILDERNESS MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, ATS P. M. SHARP. E. HL. SOTHERN Mon., Tues, and Wed. Nights, Thurs, Fri, and Sat. and Mat. Sat., HAMLET. IF WERE KING. fo Q00 oO) ee F

mim pies DAILY MAT. 25¢. EVENINGS. 25¢ and 50¢. 5” A Distinguished Fashionable Occasion INTRODUCING 4 Ne Amusing gs MISS AMELIA Lamar veal =3 SUmMAIVillg[f SAY ALANS wre S| RATA AR ili “Blue Spiral Beard” Ascension Presenting the Delightful Society Monologue, Motion Marvel. ls Pictures. i i it “An Afternoon Tea,” bh 4 In Which Modern Fads and Foibles Are PI Lb) Cleverly Satirized. SONY a tery pr Se" i AS SAE TL ANRAR RASS EEE AANA IIR SOR SA SENSE A 0 SA

Patt II I EM LS ML LO {sh Me 1h THE FOUR OTT Wik? ''Heinze's Dilemma” %"%5" Joseph Hart, The Jolly Good Fellow The Pan-American Expo. Success. EUGENE O'ROURKE and Hi Company QUEEN LIL'S ROYAL In Funny Sitaations in Parlor A.’ HAWAIIAN TROUBADOURS.

NAT LEROY and mINNIE WOODFORD in “A Little Nonsense Now and Then” EE A Dec. 15th Week —Clay Clement Co., Ryan Richfield, Pantzer Trio, sonoay’ EMPIRE TONIGHT GRAND CONCERT By the Williams Walker #Soris of Ham” Co, With Avery and Hart and 40 Others, THE BEST SINGING ORGANIZATION ON THE ROAD. They Will Be Assisted by an Augmented Orchestra. Popular Prices Will Prevail. Box Office Open All Day Today. Irish ccmedian when he was attacked by rheumatism and confined to his room for several weeks, It was under these condi tions, racked with pain, that he con ceived the idea of playing a Yankee character of the quiet, homely kind— one that depended for its effects more upon dialogue than dramatic situations. The homely handiwork of the piece, the suggestion of simple rustic life, the old farmer, uncouth in dress and dialect, but honest, self-reliant and kind found a re sponsive chord in the hearts of the pub lic and the original one-act sketch was elaborated .nto the four-act drama which has found a Misting place in the affections of the American public. That the play's continued production was a financial success is proved in the fact that when Mr. Thompson and his man ager, J. M. Hill, separated after five vears' association, they had divided over $400,000, It will undoubtedly be interesting to know that the character of Joshua Whit comb is a production of two actual char acters of Swanzey, N. H., known there as Capt. Otis Whitcomb and Joshua Hol brook. One furnished the comedy ele urent, and the other was responsible for the more serious side of “Josh Whit comb’s” nature. Both are dead now, although Captain Otis lived long enough to see the character become a favorite with the publie. A sister of Mr. Holbrock was the original of “Aunt Matilda,” and the character of “Cy Prime” had its prototype among the people of New Hampehire, and was said to be one of the most noted liars in Cheshire county. S80 in making his play Denman Thompson was chiefly careful to bring it as true to life as possible. His char acters were not issues from his own fancy but real, true, living beings, whose personalities, inclinations and individual characteristics made each a distinet and i i a a Ta Ta Ta Ta Te Washington’ Week Conmesug: COLUMBIA E57 oe SATURDAY MATINEE ONLY. ‘Monday, Tuesday, Wednes+ day, and Saturday Nights, CA it PBELL c= By E. F. Benson, Author of “Dede. Supported by mien Friday, FREDERICK KERR “THE StQOKD MRS. TANQUERAY,” AND HER LONDON COMPANY By A. W. Pinero. Direction of Saturday Matinee, Charles Frohman. “MAGDA,” By Herrmann Sudermann. Next Week, Seats Thursday, Messrs. KLAW ERLANGER PRESENT THE EMINENT ROM ANTIC ACTOR Mir. Martin Harvey, And His Distinguished London Company in THE ONLY WAY. From Dickens’ “Tale of Two Cities.” Entire Production Direct from the Herald Square Theater, New York, Where His First Perf ormance, October 20,

“CREATED A FURORE.”—N. Y. World. Special Matinee Tuesday, December 9, FIRST RERFOEMANCE IN WASHINGTON OF sea GHOSTS

REMARKABLE FRESFENTED BY THE A DRAMA GEO. FAWCETT co. wri MARY SHAW Prices 25¢c, 50c¢, 75¢c, $1.00, and $:{.50 ne PRICES. MATINEES Tuesday, Saturday. THIS WEEK. Thursday, All Seats 25¢. Reserved Was “AN ZVENING WITH UNCLE: SAM 3 BOYS.’

THE MILITARY SPESTARLE ACROSS PACIFIC] Harry Clay Blaney As ‘Willie Live.” Seven Great Scenes. Company of Sixty Clever People. All New Scenery and Effects. Next Woek—"'A MONTANA QUTLAW.” Home of Burlesque—Smoking Permitted.

EMPIRE Mat. Daily. I5¢ and 25c. Beginning Matinee “Tomorrow A New Show and a Good One, The Gilded World Buriesquers. Headed by Burke Bros. ad “Wise Mike,” and Wiadison and Bailey, also 2 Burlesques 2 Nothing but Girls! Girls 1 Girls!!! Extra--MAX LUTTBERG, Champion Wrestler, WILL MEET ALL COMERS. $25 To Any One Whom He Fails to Throw in Fifteen Minutes. IOMSHT Grand Concert by “Sons of Ham” Co. AMUSEMENTS. interesting study. The picture of New England tife which the author presents ‘through the medium of his play is one which later writers have vainly tried to emulate. There is a certain, indefinable something about the style of his people, the atmosphere of the story, and the quiet, dignified ireatment which he has

2D given it that defies reproduction. Nat Goodwin has joined forces with Hall Caine, and will produce next sea son, his first season without Miss Elliott as co-star, a drama from the Manxman's pen. The agrecmenl was reached the day before Caine sailed, Goodwin having read the scenario of the new piece. Whether it is to be a comedy or what is its na ture Mr. Goodwin will not disclose. He did, however, stoutly deny the story that he would play the part of a Pope. in I) MENTS.

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