Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1893, Page 6

Suggestions By The Palais Royal. The list below suggests many presents for man, woman or child......The very many prices between the extremes quoted must in- clude the price you wish to pay. Bisque Dolls, Umbrellas, each. ‘Toys and Games, Mackintoshes .. $1.25 to $25 Pictures io Cutlery, from Scissors at 23¢ to Carving Sets at Art Vases, each. Cabinets for Bric- -$7.95 to $37.50 Cotton, Wool and terns, each. j i Sterling Silver Ware, plece.. Plated Ware, piece. Suspe: x Smoking Jackets, Bath Robes, each. . Meu’s Gloves, pair Toflet Sets........ Avoid the Crowd. Shop in the evening from 6 to9 or the morn- ing from 8 to 1. Shop during these least busy hours and you will avoid the great rush, be waited on with more deliberation and buy to better advantage. Oxs-T esta Orr THE PRICE MARKED ON ANY PIECE OF BRIC-A- BRAC, ANY DOLL, ANY PIECE OF CUT GLASS WARE, ANY Whar, ANY FUR CAPE OR MUFF, ANY FAN, ANY PICTURE, ANY OPERA GLASS, ANY UMBRELLA AT $2 AND UP. Ose_Frera Orr rae price markeD oN THE BLACK SILK LACE SCARF. FICHU OR SHAWL YOU SELECT......THESE NECKPIECES RANGE FROM 9c TO $16 EACH. THOSE AT THE HIGHER PRICES BEING HAND RUN......MEN’S BATH ROBES AND SMOKING JACKETS ALSO AT 20 PER CENT DISCOUNT. Ose_Fovrrs Osr rae price MARKED ON ALL ARTICLES IN THE JAPANESE AND RUG DEPARTMENTS. Note These Prices. Carespars.—combining ® Christmas Card and a daily reminder of the sender until January, 1895......For beauty and originality these Calendars Bave never been equaled. «Little prices, because the entire surplus stock af tha egg pessaten ka bee! svceseal ete? poe SAY lal pce Boas-ose tor choice of Feather Boas heretofore sold up to $3.98. All are 3% yards long. $1.50 Writing Tablets, with ink weil, blotter, +++++.TSe for 98e quality Collar and Cut have heretofore sold at Florentine Photograph Frames that are that these Frames are the Bot to tarnish. Hoasoxencurers—100 dozen tadies’ Extra Sheer Handkerchlets, with scalloped and embroidered borders, good value at 25c each—three in a box for S0c......200 dozen Men's Hemstitehed Handkerchiefs, with initial each—three in box for B0c........300 dozen Unusually good value at 25c—only 2ic each, or 5 in box for $1......200 dozen Children’s Handkerchiefs. Good value at Se each. Box and six handkerchiefs for 25e. The box is worth 10c. Anows.—15e for 1%¢ quality Lawn Aprons, with three rows of revering and shirred band......19¢ for 25¢ quality India Linon Aprons, with linen lace insertion, that will wash and wear well......39¢ for 50c quality plain Aprons that are 60 inches wide and the Fancy Aprous of imported embroid- ered mull. Dress Goons—sumctent material for a dress, neatly packed in sultable box: —— $5.50 for five-yard patterns of 50-inch $1.50 quality English Broadcloths......$4.83 for stx-yard patterns of- $1 and $1.25 Novelty Suit- $2.88 for six-yard patterns of S0-inch Navy Storm Serges.. $1.98 for seven-yard dress patterns of S0c All-wool Suitings......$1.36 for eight-yard dress patterns of 25¢ Illuminated Diagonals......49¢ for ten-yard dress patterns of Te Calicos......98¢ for ten-yard dress patterns of 12}c Ginghams. $13.50 for 15-yard Dress of any of our $1 Silks......$20.85 for 15-yard Dress of our $1.50 Black Silks. All warranted,—a new dress given if the one selected splits or crocks......$10.68 for 12-yard Dress of our sc Fancy Surah Silks, in evening shades. Well worth $1 yard. Tanoerscs—Drees ‘Trimmings and Laces have been moved to the second floor, eccupying counters adjoining the Dress Goods. 10 per cent discount is the inducement to go upstairs. W nurs-ss for choice of a combiration lot of $10, $12.50 and $15 Ladies’ Jackets, in black and colored cloths, plain trimmed with fur and braid......One-tenth off the prie marked on all Ladies’ Wraps; one-fifth off Misses’ and Childrea's Garments. Funs—ove tor o8¢ quality Ladies’ Black Hare Mufts $2.48 for $3.50 quality Electric Seal Mutts. Fur Capes at 10 per cent discount—one-tenth off marked prices of Electric Seal, Woc Seal, Mink, Persian and Astrakhan Capes marked at prices ranging from $7.50 to $95......Children’s Angora Muff and Cape, $1.48 and $1.98 the set. The Palais Royal, A. Lisxza, Paopaizzon. THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1893-TWELVE PAGES. Not “Toy” Tool Chests —these we are selling at $5. $6, $7.50, $10, $13, $19 aud $25 are but a collec- tion of the finest, most useful ime- chanics’ tools—of the finest steel. Such & gift to = boy that would be prac- tical yet appreciable. We have the empty chests from $2 to $6. 10 patterns of our Very Highest Grade Imported Carvers seduced as follows: $2.50 SETS DOWN TO $2.10. $8 SETS DOWN TO $2.50. $3.50 SETS DOWN TO 83. #4 SETS DOWN TO $3.25. Peck & Snyder's Genuine American Club Skates, 5vc. per pair and up. The prices you pay elsewhere for cheap Pocket Knives, Razors, Scis- sors, &c., will buy the best here. seen soe ces nore SETS Half dozen Plated Nut Picks........ 6o0c. Nut Cracks. sees . 40c. SNae Ble ek See 2m ¢ $1.25 Perfection Meat Cutters ; will cut « $1.50 Mee ase oboe Oo $2.25 Barber & Ross, |Cor. uth & G Sts. N. W. See Flanagan. EVERYBODY SHOULD LD SAVE THEIR MONEY FOR Ss Bi ERGINNING Ea a, SDECEMB! AY, ER READ aace FFF FESERIFPPPISPPBPPPPEPPRRO & “Drives.” Men’s $3 C Cork Sole Shoes, $1.98. = Boys’ $1.50 Satin Calf Shoes, 8c. Infants’ Kids id Shoes, 25¢c. Ladies’ $3, S. $4. and $5. Shoes, $1.98. —— -000- CRAWFORD’S, 73" —— East Side. | ny SOS S05 5 STEHT TES RERESENNTT, OSX8XSX8XSX8X8X 8X8X8O 7 Open ‘evenings. T ‘Slippers pends CHRISTMAS GIFT SLI 00 —the latest novelties, all shapes, all x Mearable, including thetenistaumed [0 AL ERED D LUE" X and Bien. °° ra Ladies’ $3 Shoes $2.50. oa ea-Don't forget Fine Dongola Buttor ‘Sneoe 2. others sell for $3.and'§ fae sot af Open Evenings. Hoover & Sn yder, “NO BRANCH Rane ” 1217 Pa. Ave. 8X8X8X8 X8X8X8X8X8O EVERYBODY SHOULD save THEIR MONEY FOR BEGINNING an ESDAY, DECEMBER 26. READ SUNDAY’S POST. 422-2t This Evening And Tomorrow Will wind up The Greatest Slaughter Sale Clothing,|= Gents’Furnishings And Hats EVER INAUGURATED BY ANY LEGITIMATE CLOTHING HOUSE IN AMERICA. Remember that the Clothing we offer is high- grade custom-made goods, unlike the trash offered as bargains by many “fake sales” about town. Absolutely nothing reserved. We offer MEN'S FINE DOUBLE-BREASTED BEAVER OVERCOATS, $6.25. WORTH $15. MEN'S KERSEY OVERCOATS, 48 INCHES LONG, SINGLE OR DOUBLE-BREASTED, AT $8.25. SOLD EVERYWHERE AT $18. MEN'S MELTONS, CHINCHILLA AND CASSI- MERE OVERCOATS, STYLISH AND ELEGANTLY MADE, $9.50. WORTH $22. MEN'S BLACK MELTON CAPE OVERCOATS, $8.75. WORTH $18, MEN'S STORM ULSTERS, $6.40. 10 DIFFERENT STYLES. Sh4P<S PSPs P< o ane eee Holiday Gifts THAT ARE LASTING AND SURE TO PLEASE. Humidors Make a handsome present for those who smoke cigars—and who docs not? They are fine hard wood, polished and mounted. Cigar Moistening Boxes We have them in muny styles. $1.50, $2.50, $5.00 and up All zine lined and perforated. Leather Frames For Photographs, Card, cabinet and imperial sizes, plain and silver mounted, From 68c. to $5. Chatelain and Shopping BAGS, All leathers and sizes, 48c. to $15. Dressing Cases ! Mie lain ae, CoRcsonay $15 Totlet Gases 'In Leather and Polished Oak, Satin lined, Fitted with Comb, Brush and Mirror, $3.00 TO $10. POCKET BOOKS, § SATCHELS, CARD. CASES, MUSIC ROLLS, TRUNKS, eee STROPS 4 GENERAL LINE oF LEATHER oops. It Costs You Nothing To engrave or stamp goods over $1.00. For a Sterling Silver Initial for goods over $1.00. For Trunk Strap on any trunk. For e Tag wi Satchels. TOPHAM’S 1231 Pexxa. Ave. N. W. aaggagassagggeggggssagggggggss Exclusive Fur Store. Special Sale FURS Suitable for Christmas Presents. NOTE SOME OF OUR PRICES, AS: ALASKA ae ae COATS, FULL. SLEEVES. 1 $225.00, AT $165.00. ALASKA SEALS COsTS, UMBRELLA SKIRT. | ‘ORTH $300.00, AT $2v0.00. A large Meee or Military, oem Coach Ru; Box Capes, Worth collars, bor 4 frit ll Robes, Fur Rugs and all kinds of 30 Per Cent Below Retail Prices. wie, Eanrantes, Style, Quality, Fit and ish of our Garments r SOLD TH WEEK AT Half Price. Old Furs remodeled at small cost. We keep open evenings until Christmas. Hudson Bay Fur Co., 615 11th st. nw., near F st. seesssb3 ite fa : WORTH $15. MEN'S HEAVY WINTER SUITS, $4.85. WORTH $12. MEN'S CASSIMERE, CHEVIOT AND WORSTED SUITS, SINGLE OR DOUBLE BREASTED, $7.25. WORTH $15. * MEN'S FINE DRESS SUITS, $8.40. WORTH $16.50. CHILDREN'S DARK GRAY OVERCOATS, $1.65. WORTH $5. BOYS’ LONG PANTS SUITS, $3.75. WORTH $8. CHILDREN’S SUITS, 75c. WORTH $2.50. CHILDREN'S KNEE PANTS, WOOL, 85e. WORTH $1. MEN'S GOOD HEAVY PANTS, 98¢. WORTH $2.50. FINE DRESS PANTS, WORTH $4. IN OUR HAT AND FURNISHING DEPARTMENT DURING THIS SALE 12 PER CENT DISCOUNT. H. Friedlander & Bro., Conner Qra Axp E N.W. STRICTLY ALL $1.65. ay ondd 228 Articles For Every Purse —From 2s5c. Up.— Myriads of eorgh era 25. up. Curd Cases, 25c. Leather Letter ase Boe, to $5. Bill Books, Sarg h in all gate of leather, Bul Holts, ‘TSe. to = Cigar Cases, 25c. to $5, Cap Ticket ‘and Stamp Cases, 10e.. Match Cases, 25c. to $1, Belssors Cases, $1.50 to $5. Photography Cases, 6c, to $4, Pocket Toilet Cases, 25c. Writing Tablets, $1 to ae Ink Wells, 10 $2. Collar and Cae ‘Portfolios, $2 to 50. Genta Leather Money Belts, $1 to Drinking Flasks, 75e._ to $5. tcDfinking Caps and Glasses, ‘S0c. dundkerchtet and Glove Cases, Music Rolls, 50e. to $3. Shaving Mirrors, in “Russia and seal, from 75e. to'$8. Free! e free on all Leather Goods i Kneessi, “Tronks and Leather Goods,” bb-Sthb-Pidd-Fiele- Sth Sibb-Stbb Ciba send Seah sth cede Sabb saab ete Sts = = Mutis and Children’s Sets |% sz You Can't Afford —to have your clothes worn out by the laun- ea y With our improved facill- tles Linens, etc., “last” twice as long. Blan- kets, 25c. ‘up. ‘Lace Curtains, 50c. up. Col- lars and Cuffs, 2c. each—ealled for and deltr- (7No extra charge for quick work. Capi pital Steam Laundry, azo MRs. P A, WEAVER, PROPRIETOB. biz ST. (opp. P.O. Dopt.). Avnrs Puis Are unsurpassed for the cure of constipation, bilious- ness, Jaundice, vertigo, sick headache, indigestion, sour stomach and drowsiness. Their sugar-costing ‘makes them easy to take, and being speedily dissolved onreaching the stomach, permits the full strength of the ingredients to be rapidiy assimilated. “Having for years used AYER’S Cathartic Pills with: great benefit, Ihave nohesitationin pronouncing them ‘THE BEST pills that can be found."—JOHN HAZELTON, Upper Queensbury, N. B. “Ihave been the victim of Dyspepsia and Rheums- tism for years, so badthat my hands are crippled and Isuffered periodically from severe hesdaches. Until lately when these headaches came on Iwas obliged togive up work. I have tried many medi- cines, but without any benefit, until about a year ago I began taking AYER'S Cathartic Pills regularly, and now my digestion is greatly improved, the headaches virtually cured and my general health better than for years."—Mrs, EMMA McCARTY, Colon, Mich. Prepared by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mess. * VERY DOSE EFFECTIVE. oe DY: INDIGESTION AND STOMACH disorders use Brown's Iron Bitters—the Best ‘Tonic. It rebuilds the system, cleans the blood and 6 the muscles. A splendid medi- for weak and debilitated persons. WOODBURY'S | FACIAL SOAP a THE SKIN, mage complexion. All years’ experience trea tology << on Dermat with every WHERE? And What? —TO BUY YOUR “Where?” = XMAS SHOZS? easily an- swered if you see the crowds of well- pleased buyers emerging from our three busy stores, MR. MORTON AND FARMERS. The Patrons of Husbandry and Political Parties. A Maryl Granger Writes of the Or- ganization—Farmers Who “Pool Their Thinking Faculties.” To the Editor of The Evening Star: In an editorial in Saturday's Star on the subject of Secretary Morton's strained re- lations with the grangers of the country you unknowingly do a great injustice to a large class of farmers in the United States. Be- ing on the “outside of the inner agricul- tural circles” it is but natural that you may have been misled by the statement emanating from what should be the foun- tain head of agricultural knowledge, the Secretary of Agriculture. How the Secre- tary of Agriculture, whose ability is sup- posed to be equal to the position, should undertake to make the speech he did be- fore the Farmers’ held fg Chica- goin October, without informing himself better as to the aims and workings of the Patrons of Husbandry, or grangers, as they are commonly called, is astonishing, to say the least. The grange, after a life of twenty-five years, can only point to one political action, if, indeed, this can be called political, and that is the successful campaign which it inaugurated and fought for for many years, viz, to make the head of the Agricultural Department a cabinet officer; and had it not been for the determined and long con- tinued fight of the National G the present incumbent would still be confined to the green pastures of the law. Nor does the constitution of the cam allow poli- tics to be discussed, and 1 have been a member of this order for nearly twenty ears and in my grange there are members of all political parties, and representative men in their respective parties, but in the grange we are all farmers working for the good of all. ‘So much for the grange. But there is in this same speech a sentence that is hard to eredit to an intelligent man of this pe- riod of progression. It is as follows: “The farmers do not need to pool their thinking faculties.” Mr. Editor, what industry in this country, or any other, dares to take the bit in its mouth and run an independ- ent course? Do not the railroads “pool their thinking faculties’” Do not the tron men, the woolen men, the shoe and leather the lawyers, doctors, and, in fact, every industry wy profession? And yet for some great and good reason to the Sec- retary of Agriculture, the farmers only do not need to “pool their thinking faculties” for fear that they might too often turn them to political purposes. T am a member of an agricultural neigh- borhood, which has the reputation (I do not say it is deserved) of being the most vanced in the science and practice of farm- ing of any in the state. In this neighbor- hood about fifty years ago a farmers’ club ‘| was formed of sixteen members, the object Our Shoes are always reliable-- and at present markdown prices cheaper than uny shoes you ever bought. DON'T FEAR THE CROWDS! WE HAVE ROOM ENOUGH FOR ALL OF YOU! THE LARGEST ARMY OF effi- cient salesmen in Washington and en in- exhaustille variety of styles and sizes of the kinds of shoes you want! “What?” _To Ber ‘The following suggestions may as- sist you to answer that question: For Children: Cloth $1.50 Legetns ‘Tan Leather $2.50 L Best Tan $3.50 Lesczins Rubber Moots for xiris Rubber Boots for youth Rubber Boots for boy’ Boys’ Red-top Leather Boots. Culld’s Felt House Slippers....... Red, Gray and Black $1.50 Slippers. Misses’ or Child's “Blizzard” Rubbers. Kid or Pebble School Sboes.... be kESe sansase SeisF? 32.50 qualities now. Drivers’ Felt Boot Cloth-top_Lenths Good $2.50 Working Boots Triple-soled Calf Boots. Fair Stitched Calf Dress Boots. Hand-sewed Fine Calf Boots. Good Quality Rubber Boots. Patent Leather Ox! Fre: 9 33: gese ge $6 Best Patent L. Bluchers..- Substantial Laced 100 E Boled Shows; $3100 Tanase Good Quality Overgalvers. For Ladies: $458 J5e. Velvet and Felt Slippers. 400 1 Velvet and Cloth Tulle "Siippers..... be 1.25 Velvet aud Cloth Tollet Slippers. .90c 2.50 Fur-trimmed “Juliet” Slippers. .$1.65 ‘Warm Lined Cloth Laced Shoes. — Ea ocb-ly ys White Kid and V rie iid mies. waite Kid $1. Glace Ki Fortrimmed Carriage Boots. Famous “Blizzard” Itubbers. Best quality Rubber Boots. SOc. Cloth Overgaiters. $2.50 High Cloth Leggi $1.50 Dongola Rutton Boots. Extension Sole Bluchers and nd Button. $2.50 Hand-made Dress $2 Rest Viel Kid Roots $5 Patent Leather Boot: IF NICE SOUVENIRS PRESENTED ALL PURCHASER OF SHOES FOR BIG AND LITTLE FOLK: Wm. Hahn &Co,’ RELIABLE SHOE HOUSES, 980 AND 932 SEVENTH ST. i BH S# ase sek # : Be 1914 AND 1916 PENNA. AVE. it 231 PENNA. AVE SE NO CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S TABLE should be without a bottle of Angostua Bitters, Dr. Siegert’s, the renowred appetiser of et- quisite favor. Beware of counterfeits, 030 The Queen’s Regalia Stripped Of. According to United Press advices from Honolulu the principal parts of Liliuoka- lant’s regalia have been stripped off and rel- egated to the government museum. All the monarchicial decorations of the throne room and also the decorations in and about the palace, including the throne itself, have been dismantled. In fact, everything point- ing to the insignia of royalty has been tak- en down. The feeling of the adherents of the provisional government is one of posi- tive determination, so much so as to be generally accepted as a conclusive sign that monarchy in Hawaii is a thing of the past. of which was to “pool their thinking facul- ties.” This club is still in existence, and two additional clubs of sixteen members each were formed, which had the same ob- ject in view. Their ‘meetings are held once @ month. The members compare notes as to the best way of conducting their busi- ness. They give and take advice from one another and profit by each success and fail- ure. And yet, the Secretary of Agriculture. in the national congress of farmers, pro- nounces the opinion that these great educa- tional features of societies are not for the farmers and that “tvey are a greater pest to agriculture than murrain in cattle, chol- era in swine or weevil in wheat.” Not be- ing satisfied with his speech at Chicago alone, which he recently said he still stood by, he has struck still another blow at a great educational feature connected with our profession, and that is withholding the appropriation for the experiment stations in the several states—institutions that are do- ing more for the farmers of this country than can be told on paper. And, in conclu- sion, when it is known that the prosperity of this country is based on agriculture, and that half of a population of sixty odd mil- lions are directly interested in farming, there ts only an appropriation asked for from the Department of Agriculture for the next year of about $1,000,000; and the Presi- dent of the United States congratulates the Secretary (Mr. Morton) for saving nearly $1,000,000 in the last estimate, three-fourths of Which was for the support of the experi- mental stations that have proved them- selves of such benefit to the agriculturist, even in the short time they have been tablished, Three millions for one war ves- sel is not considered exorbitant, but our country is at peace and is likely to remain so. The agriculturist, on the other hand, is at wur with the elements, the animal and other plagues, and with low prices and high freight rates, and it is a battle to make both ends meet and feed, clothe and educate our children. H. HL MILLER, Overseer of Montgomery County Grange. Sandy pores. & Ma. ‘ —_—_— BLU SINESS HIGH SCHOOL, A Very High-Class Attractive Program Presented. The pupils of the Business High School took a turn at entertaining its numerous | friends last night in the school building on 17th street near Q, and although the other high schools can boast of weill-per- fected exhibitions by the various drill squads, the Business School can be espe- cially proud of the exquisite music furnish- ed by its splendid orchestra and well-train- ed male octet. Never before has the ex- hibition hall of the old commercial school building held such a merry and appreciative audience. The program was of a very high- class order, and was carried out without a hitch. Number after number was loudly applauded, but owing to the length of the Pi it had been decided that no en- cores should be accepted. The orchestra opened the program with @ very pretty selection, followed by a song by the octet, after which came a very funny recitation by Miss Maud Hunter. The Columbia Zither Club then rendered a selection, which occasioned round after round of applause. The octet again favored the audience with a song; then Miss Mabel Patterson recited “The Death Bridge Over the Thames” in a manner that gave evi- dence of careful study. The orchestra played another selection, after which Mr. Harry Daly rendered a baritone solo, fol- lowed by another selection from the Co- lumbia Zither Club. Number 10 on the program was a selection by the school orchestra, “Business High School March,” composed by Mr. Edward Muth of the sec- ond-year class. Following this came “Amer- ican Hearts,” a farce in one act, which was a well-rendered piece. The performance was under the direction of Mrs. Butler, who has worked very earnestly for the suc- cess of the piece. Directly after the play the octet wound up the evening's per- formance with another of their pleasing selections’. The boys’ octet was composed of Messrs Daniel, Daly, Lewis, Tracy, Wai- ters, Roderick, Fugitt and Robinson. ‘rhe Columbia Zither Club was represented by Misses Isemann, Xander, Yost and Blumenfeldt. — Army Orders. Leave of absence for seven days is granted First Lieut. John S. Kulp, assistant sur- geon. The leave of absence granted First Lieut. Edward Lioyd is extended two months. ‘The leave of absence granted First Lieut. Zebulon B. Vance, jr., eleventh infantry, is extended twenty-three days. Leave of absence until February 22, 1894, is granted Maj. John Brooke, surgeon. First Lieut. John L. Sehon, twentieth in- fantry, will proceed to Vancouver barracks, Washington, and report in person for duty | to Brig. Gen. Elwell 5. Otis, commanding department of the Columbia. es Tobacco Refund Cases. Pending an investigation of the reported irregularities at the New York custom house, the Secretary of the Treasury has ordered the suspension of a number of to- bacco refund cases, which had been made! up and certified for payment. It is not ex- pected that there will be any developments of importance in this matter for several days yet. No actual frauds have been dis- covered as yet, but tne officers who are jooking for them are said to be confident of securing evidence of wropg-doing. A board of officers to consist of Maj. Jo- seph K. Corson, surgeon; Capi. Rob't Craig, signal corps; Capt. James Allen, signal corps; Capt. Julian M. Cabell, assistant sur- geon; Capt. George P. Scriven, signal corps, is appointed to meet in this city on Wed- nesday, ber 27, 1893, for the exami- nation of such lieutenants of the line as may be ordered to appear before it with a/ view to a selection for transfer to the sig- pal corps. at the expense of the Body, While we drive the brain we must build up the body. Ex- ercise, pure air —foods that make healthy flesh—refreshing sleep—such are methods. When loss of fiesh, strength and nerve become apparent your physician will doubtless tell you that the quickest builder of all three is Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil, which not only creates flesh of and in itself, but stimulates the appetite for other foods, Prepared by Scott & Bowne, N ¥. All druggists. Their Teachers Yesterday. Usually the pupils of Linthicum Institute are invited to be present on certain occa- sions by the teachers. Last evening, how- ever, things were reversed and the heads of the rooms were the Invited ones. It was the time set apart for the observance by the puplis of one of the oldest customs con- nected with the institute—that of evidenc- ing substantially the esteem in which the teachers are held by the taught. Mr. Charles Jones made the opening speech. The thoughts expressed were sea- sonable and clothed in pretty language. Then one by one the presentations were made. Mr. Hay, Mr. Balinger, Mr. Dent, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hedrick, Mr. Weill and Mr. Wissner were the recipients, and Mr. O'Leary, Mr. Warfield, Mr. Clifton, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Haycock and Mr. Jones acted as the representatives of the boys. — in the off, a“ conclusion: general presentat Guy V. Col- |iins, on behalf of the “Linthicum Students,"* the in t dramatic organization ‘con- nected with the institute and patronized by the trustees and teachers, presented Mr. J. Barton Miller with a magnificentl; bound profusely illustrated y of yy of William Winter's “Life and Art of Edwin Booth” a recognition of his services as secretary, e Semi-Annual Visitation. e semi-annual visitation of the gran@ officers to Covenant Lodge, No. 18, took place last night. Deputy Grand Master Mead made the address of the evening. The degree team conferred the third degree on Brother D. D. Cameron in a creditable man- ner. There was @ large attendance of the members of the lodge and of visiting broth- ers, notably Hon. James G. McGuire of San eegres Cal., who made a most interest- address on the principles benef of the order. After cee eee had been transacted ti the ‘members. were banqueted by Brother Upton B. Mackall. Town Pumps. Those relics of the olden days, the town pumps, ere being removed preparatory to | analysis of the water beneath. All wells found tainted will be closed to the public. Of the many pumps which formerly stood on the streets only about six exist today. These are scattered in various sections of the town and give water of variable purity. On the removal of the one at the corner of Dumbartoa avenue ané 824 street yester- day a well measuring in depth thirty-two feet was discovered. Water was in it to the depth of sixteen feet. Its quality is be- lieved to be good. The old wooden sentinel known as Sheckell's pump was also yester- day deprived of his upright ition, pere haps but for a few days, ips forever. Their water is to be analyzed on Tuesday | next. Around the Bear pump on 25th street near the New Cut road are clustered many pretty romantic tales. Years ago it was the favorite meeting place of the sentimen- tal young. The old, old story has beem heard by that purhp many, many times, For a Bank. There is a movement on foot to establish @ bank at Hancock on the line of the canal, Hancock is quite a shipping port, and could tion. western Maryland. ———— CRUSADE ANNIVERSARY To Be Celebrated by the W. C. T. Ge Tomorrow by Interesting Services. The twentieth anniversary of the crusade of Our Father; 3 Weaver, national evangelist Ww. GC. T. A part of each half hour will be used for singing and voluntary exercises. Those present will be invited to ————__—_ Resolutions of Medical Sectety. The death of Dr. DeWitt C. Patterson was deeply felt by his professional asso- ciates at a special meeting of the Medical Society of the District yesterday. Resolu- tions were adopted expressive of the loss suffered by the death “of one of our oldest, most useful and most esteemed members; of a man always ready to perform cheerfully and efficiently his duties to his profession and to his fellow citizens. In his intercourse with his fellow men, ever an honorable, courteous, amiable and well-bred gentleman; he had, during his long residence amongst us, endeared himseif to all who have shared his acquaintance, In the practice of his pro- fession, charitable to the needy and to all the kindly consideration of 2 we skillful and conscientious ph; Promptly Discharged. Policeman Emil Rinek served what he thought was a warrant on a respectable young man named Robert G. Mills last evening and locked him up. The paper was | not a warrant, and Ju@ge Miller this morn- | ing wanted to know whether or not the po- liceman could read. “I judge so,” Lawyer J. J. Weed told him, “because he ts on the police force.” The lawyer read the paper to Judge Mil- ler. It was merely an affidavit, and was what the officer evidently thought was @ warrant for forgery. Judge Miller promptly discharged the young man who had been arrested on the paper from Justice Bundy’s office, which was by no means a warrant. In discharging the prisoner Judge Miller said he hoped that the bill now being pre- pared will pass Congress, and then the troubles about magistrates’ warrants wil) end. -_—————_ He Was Speculating. John E. Probey, @ young man who recently returned from a trip around the world, was found last night rolling a | barrel ot pickles in the direction of his | home, and a policeman arrested him. The | pickles were stolen from Trueworthy’s store, corner of 5th and K streets. “J bought them from a man,” was his ex- cuse, when he appeared before Judge Miller today “Who is the man?” e's a stran| Yhat did you pay for them?” “Three dollars.” “How did you know their value?” “I thought they were worth $18, and I was speculating.’ “You will have to go to jail for three months. —_— Mr. Thinkhard—“Have you noticed with what unanimity the husbands, fathers and brothers of America have protested against the threatened revival of the hoop-skirt?” | Mrs. Thinkhard (calmly)—“With hoop-skirts in fashion it would be impossible for hus. bands, fathers and brothers to get out Bo tween the acts.—New York Weekly.