Evening Star Newspaper, January 25, 1894, Page 19

BANDS......HANDS......HANDS......HANDS. . THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1894—TWELVE PAGES. . HANDS. ' Wor daisty fingers visit the Palais Hoyal Manicure Parlor. Treatment only 50c. “When found make a note on’t.” CAPTAIN CUTTLE, LN “DOMBEY AND SO} ‘THE WRITER'S DUTY IS TO LEARN OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE Goods IN THE PALAIS ROYAL AND TELL YOU OF THEM IN THE Sfa* .....BARGAINS ARB SO PLENTIFUL JUST NOW THAT WHAT NO: TO TELL OF IS THE ONLY TROUBLE. YOU SHALL NOT BE TOLD OF THE GOODS IN VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES THAT WILL DOT ALL FOUR FLOORS AND BASEMENT TOMORROW,—OUR REGULAR FRIDAY MORNING VISITORS WILL FIND OUT SUCH FOR THEMSELVES +++++-4 NOTE IS MADE OF BARGAINS IN QUANTITIES ENOUGH Fruit ALL. BASEMENT FLOOR BARGAINS. IQC for Galvanized Water Pails, 10-quart size. Unbreakable Fire Shovels, one piece. Enamel Saucepans, 2-quart size. Self-basting Roaster and Baking Pan. Chiga Chocolate Pots, richly decora' Cuspidors, decorated in colors. Large China Fruit Plates. decorated. Oatmeal Bowls, floral and gold decoration. After-dinner Coffees, richly decorated. China Cream Pitcher, richly decwated Chamber Sets, decorated, 10 pi~<es.. E4C for Improved Coa Hods with patent bottom. Towel Arms, with nickel ends ste 8 Reeeeea &# Wire Potato Masber... Patent Tin Flour Sifter. FIRST FLOOR BARGAINS. 60c for choice of combi- nation lot of Ladies’ Gloves. ‘The lot includes 7-hook Foster Kid Gloves, 4 button “Palais Royal’ Kid Gloves, 4-button Cham- ots Kid Gloves, 4-button English Dogskia Gloves:— $1. $1.25 and $1.50 Gloves for @9¢ pair. 49e pair for $1 Suede Kid Mousquetatres, in all sizes, and $1.50 4-button Black Suede Gloves, in size 544 only. $1.39 pair for “Palais Royal’ Undressed Kid Mousquetaires, in evening shades. All sizes, in 12 to 30-button lengths. $1.39 for Gloves that sold from $2.25 to $4.75 pair. 13C for choice of combina- tion lot of 18c and 25c Handkerchiefs. The lot includes Ladies’ Warranted All-linen Hemstitehed asd Embroidered Handkerchiefs, Ladies’ Embroidered Swiss Handkerchiefs, Men's Paris Novelty Handkerchiefs. Q8¢ ‘for $1.98 Coque Feather Boas, 7 feet long. ‘The Variegated Boas, in black and white, brown and black, and all these im opera shades, are re- duced to $2.98 from $5 each. 20C€ for 25c Tokio Cups and Saucers. We for Lacquer Handkerchief Baxes......28¢ for Tokio Chocolate Pots.....Stop at Japanese Temple, near elevator, for other bargains. 25C yard for Combination Lot of Laces worth up to 48c yard. In the lot are exquisite designs in Oriental Laces, Cream and Black Silk Chantilly Laces, 4 to 3 inches wide..... 59¢ instead of 68¢ for 43-inch ‘Silk Mull, im lovely colors. IQC yard for Cambric Em- broideries 5 to 8 inches wide, worth up to 44c. Some are soiled by handling and window display, otherwise they are worth 25c, 29c, 33c, 30¢ and 44e yard. 39QC for Men’s Shirts that are in every way reliable. The Day Shirts have three lengths of sleeves to each neck size, a patent stays at would-be weak points. The night Shirts have Cash's fast color trimming at collar, front, pocket and sleeves. 2ZIC instead of 29c a pair for Schopper’s Ribbed Fast Black Hose. ‘These favorite Stockings are very rarely sold at less than 29. It is only tomorrow that we shall say 2c, or five pairs for $1......18¢ pair for the Children’s 25¢ Fast Black Ribbed Hose, in sizes 6 to 10. Three instead of two pairs for 50c. 1QC for Ladiis’ 25c Ribbed Vests in all colors. These favorite Swiss Ribbed Vests come im white, cream, pink, blue, lavender, canary. 2e for Children’s Ribbed Merino Vests and Pants, with silk facings. Sizes 2 to 12 years, Worth 35¢ to B5e. I2C yard for [Moire Rib- bons, 2 to 4 inches wide, worth 22c to 35c yard. ‘These are the manufacturers’ remnants we wrote you of yesterday. They are best quality silk, im all colors. Those 1% and 1 inch wide are only Se yard. 39QC for Large Bunches of Lovely Englisin Violets. ‘The flower department is om second floor, but these Violets wil: be found tomorrow on first floor— tm Ribbon 1 THIRD FLOOR BARGAINS. 3OQC and 4gc yard for 1894 Wool Dress Goods worth! 50c to 59c. ‘These fabrics are in the English tan and brown Shates that are to be so much worn this spring. Sve yard for All-wool Challies. Theso are not 1894 styles, thus the reduced price. That they are the same quaiity, and very similar in designs to the 1804 Challies at 59 yard is evident. $1 yard for 24-inch -Fig- ured Taffeta Silks. Worth $1.25 yard. ‘These aze the very Iatest Silks, and are as superior in colors and designs as in quality. 12 I=2C yard for Figured Satines. Worth i9c yard. This fabric bas all the luster of India Silk. The of the figures being identical to those seem im SGe Silks. 1OC yard for choice of 1894 Ginghams, that are extra good vai yard, and reque ue. Ginghams here at 25 ouly 6c « yard. | | | | with role and inser THIRD FLOOR BARGAINS. (Continued. 4QC for choice of over a thousand Cotton and Cam- bric Under Garments. The first surprise will be the superior quality of materials. Then you will notice the full length aud width, the felled seams, the neat "and small | stitehes......All sizes and many styles of Muslin and Cambric Skirts, Corset Covers, Gowns. Chemises and Drawers. 49¢ 18 positively less than you can buy the rials. Ge FOR THE “W. B."* CORSET that secured first award at the Columbian exposition. To be had only at the Palais Royal. 25C for 1894 Children’s Gingham Dresses that are cheap at twice the price. ‘These Dresses are, made in Mother Hubbard style, with ruffle at neck. Sizes 1 to 4 years. Sie instead of 68e will be a special price tomor- row for the new Gretchen Dresses, with full sleeves and the new styfe circular ruffle. Children’s Underwear in sizes 1 to 16 years at spe- cial sale prices for tomor- row. 13e for the 19¢ Muslin Drawers, with hem and tucks, 13e for the 19¢ Jean Waists. 2%e for the 2%e Drawers, with cluster tucks and embroidery ruflle......25¢ for the 39¢ Skiris, with hem and five tucks. ‘S9e for the 48e Muslin Gowns, with tucked yoke and double yeke back, cambric ruffles. 39 for the S0c Skirts, with cluster tucks and embroidery raffle. 39¢ for the 50¢ Dra of fine embroidery, IOC and 13c for Veil Cases that are as ornamental as useful. . These Cases are made of linen and stamped with these words: “Hide what hides my lady's face—Within this sweet and dainty case.” Other prices less than usual are 17 @ pair for Stamped Pillow Shams. for Stamped IOC for Rose and Bud, nestling amid abundant foliage. More Flowers on this second floor than in any other three stores combined. Prices range from 0c to T5e. At the latter price are Paris Flowers, such as usually retail at $1.25 and $1.50 a bunch. 75C for best quality Indigo Wrappers,. with Watteau pleat yoke. 98c for Best Mourning Print Wrappers, such as usually retail at $1.35, 98e for Flannelette Wrappers that look as if made of French flannel. $1.98 for Striped Scotch Flannel Tea Gowns, with $5 worth of style and $3 worth of quality. $4.50 for the Cashmere Wrappers, in blue, red, gray snd black. Good value at $6. 98e for the $1.50 Cashmere and Eiderdown Dress- ing Sacques. $4.98 for Manufacturer’s Sample Silk Waists, worth up to $8.50. $8.75 for the China Silk Tea Gowns, in the deli- cate art shades. These garments are cheap at $12.75. $6.98 for Ladies’ and Misses’ latest London style Coats and Jackets, worth up to $25 each. ‘The coming cold wave is vot the first one that ‘Will reach Washington betweeu now and the mid- dle of March, so that the unparalleled bargains in the Palais Royal's Wrap Department should be appreciated by every one. “‘Sealskin’’ Capes, 30, 32, 34 and 36 inches long. $18.75 Ladies’ Capes for $13.98. $22.50 Ladies’ Capes for $18.7: $25.00 Ladies’ Capes for $21.00. $27.50 Ladies’ Capes for $22.50. $30.00 Ladies’ Capes for $25.00. $35.00 Ladies’ Capes for $29.00. -FOURTH FLOOR BARGAINS. $2 pair for Lace Curtains in Brussels effect, worth $2.75. ‘These Curtains are 54 inches wide and 3% yards long. Look like the real Brussels Lace Curtains that sell at fancy prices. Ask to see those at only $1.25 a pair, and the style and quality will be a pleasant surprise. $2.48 pair for Chenille Curtains, worth $3.25. Note the superior quality, designs aud colors. Dado top’ and bottom, and frieze. $1.05 for three Fold Screens filled with silka line, 5 feet high. All Japanese Screens are at 25 per cent dis- count tomorrow:—Claim one-fourth of the price marked on the one you select. $1.88 for Russian Wolf | Skin Rugs that are usually sold at $5. Note that all ‘Turkish Ruge are at 25 per cent discount :—One-quarter off marked prices. Palais Royal, A. Lisner, Prop. G ast VECTH STREFTS. AYER’S AYER'S HAIR VIGOR Hair Vigor FOR PREVENTS prvi BALDNESS, coLor. Removes Dandruff AND RESTORES COLOR To mane i, | Faded & Gray om HAIR. GROWTH AND jan corr | Best Dressing. wearing one of C donna Backache Plasters. Try one and be free | from pain. Price, immediately relleved by 's Smart Weed und Bella- THE MODERN MIRACLES OF HEALING. pela ai glass of Angostura Bitters, the genuine of Dr. J. G. B. Siegert & Sons. Ask your druggist. FOR IMPURE OR THIN BLOOD, WEAKNESS rik, xin, Indigestion and Bilicusuess take Brown's Iron Bitters, It gives strength, mak- persons ine old feel youny—and young Strong pleasant to take. WHICH are indisputably performed by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pilla, should receive the closest investiga- tion by sick people and their friends.ja23-tudethly IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH BE SURB and use that old well-tried remedy, Mrs. Wins low's Soothing Syrup for children’ teething. It Soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all iu, cures wind colic and is the best remedy for rhoea. Twenty-f bottle mst WoODBURY'S FACIAL SOAP FOR THE SKIN, scalp and complexion, All druggists. re sult of 20 years’ experience treating the skin. A book on Dermatology ocd-1y THE NEW CONGRESS. Where Senators and Representatives Can Be Found. Vice President. Stevenson, A. E., Ill, Normandie. Senators. Aldrich, Nelson W., R. I. Arlington. Allen, William V., Neb., 246 Deiaware ave. Allison, William B., Iowa, 124 Vt. ave. Bate, Willtam G., Tenn. Epbitt ouae: erry, James H., Ark., Metropotitan. lackburn, Joseph C. §., Ky., Normandie. Brice, Calvin S., Ohio, 1611 H_ st. Butler, Matthew C., 8. C., 1434 N st. Caffery, Donelson, La., Richmoal. Call, Wilkinson, Florida, 1903 N n.w. Camden, Johnson N., W. Va., Normandie. aes James D, Pa. Bae rey. Joseph M., Wyo., Arlington. Chandler, William E., N. H., 1421 I st. ox ba alee H., co. eS is se. ‘oke, Richard, Texas, ith st. Cockrell, Francis M., Missouri, 1518 R n.w. Cullom, Shelby M., Iil., 1413 Mass. ave. Daniel, John a Vi Davis, 'C reg., 8 Lafayette square. » Idaho, }230 i3:h street. Chas. J.. W. Va., 1519 R. 1. ave. Gorman, Arthur P., Md., The Portland. Gray, George, Del., 1421 KK st. Hale, Eugene. Me., 1001 16th st Hansbrough, Henry C., N. D., Cochran. Harris, Isham G., Tennessee, 13 Ist st. 1.6 Hawley, Joseph R., Conn., 207 I st. Higgins. Anthony, Del., 1524 18th street. Him, David B., N. Y., Normandie. Hoar, Geo. E.,” Mass., $27 Vermont avenue. Hunton, Eppa, Va., Normandie. Irby, J. L. M.,'8. C., 1014 12th st. Jones Jas. K., Arkansas, 915 M nw. | Jones, John Nevada, Chamberlin’s. Kyle. James H., 8. D., Varnum, N. J. Lodge, Henry Gabot, 72 Lindsey, Willa las Cochran. Neb,, 1233 17th st. McMillan, James, Mich.. i McPherson, John R., N. J.. 1014 Vt. ave. Mills, R. Q. Mitchell, John H., Orego1 Mitchell, John L., Wis. Morgan, John T., Ala., 315 4 Morrill, Justin S.. Vt., 1 Thomas circle. Murphy, Edward, jr.,'N.Y., 1701 K st. 1.w. Palmer, John M.. Til, Elsmere. Pasco, Samuel, Florida, Metropolitan. Peffer, Wm. A\. Kansas, Elsmere. Perkins, Geo G., Cal.. Maltby building. Pettigrew, R. F., S. D., Cochran. Platt, Orville H-; Conn., 1421 T st, Power, Thomas C., Mont., The Cochran. Proctor, Redfield, Vermont, 1437 R. I. ave. Pugh, Jas. L., Alabama, 1333 R n.w. Quay, M. S., Pennsylvania, Normandie. Ransom, Matt W.. N. C., Metropolitan. Roach. William N., N. D., 1541 T st. Sherman, John, Ohio, 1321 K st. Shoup, Geo. L., Idaho, The Cochran. Smith, James, jr., N. J., Normandie. Stewart. William M.. Nev., Portland. Stockbridge, F. B., Mich., 1701 Ct. ave. Squire, Watson C., Wash., Normandie. Teller, Henry M.. Colorado, 1537 P n.w. Turple, David, Ind., The Varnum. Vance, Z. B.,'N. C., 1627 Mass. ave. Vest, Geo. G., Missouri, 1204 P Vilas, William F., Wis., Ai Voorhees, Daniel W. Walthall, Edwai Washburn, William White, Edward D., La. Richmond. White, Stephen M.. Cal.. Ebbi Wolcott, boty Wek itt. Conn. ave. » 123 A ne Normaniie. Hen, John M., Mi: Chamberlin’s. Alexander, 8 B., N. Metropolitan. Apsley, L. D., Mass., 1752 Q st. n. Arrold, Marshall, Missouri, 1303 R st. n.w. Avery, Jno., Mich., 21 Rabcock, J. W., W Bailey, jus. W., Texas, Riggs House. Raker, Henzy M., N. H., 1411 F st. 1628 15th. Metropolitan. isconsin, Willard’s, Barthold, "Mo., Congressional. Bartlett,’ Franklin, N. lub. Barwig, Cha: Belden, J. Bell, Cha: Bel john C., Col., 1213 Q n. w. Beltzhoover, F. E., Penn., National Berry, Aibert 8. Ky., Cochran, Bingham, H. H., Penn., The Albany, Blair, Henry W.. N. H., 213 E. Cap. Blanchard, ‘N. C., La., Normandie. Black, James C. Ga., Elsmere. Black, John C., Ill; 1310 Conn. ave. Bland, R. P., Mo., 1714 15th. Boatner, C. J., La., 1012 1ith st. Boen, H. E., Minn., 24 3d n.e. Beeskinrtige, Cc. R., Ark., 1522 Florida av. Boutelle, C. A., Maine, Bowers, W. W., Cal., Brawley, W. H., 8. Branch, Wm. A. B. Brickner, G. H., W Breckinridge, W. C. Hamilton. 23 4th se. , 1708 N. C., 1022 12th. Elsmere. Ky., Cochran, . Cap. ‘an., Elsmere. . BE. V.. Ind, olitan, Brosius, M., Benn, 12s4 1 ropou! #rown, Jason B., 3. J Bryan, W i31 B Ss. . Mich, Elsmere, N. C., Metropolitan, D.,"Mo., Shoreham. Ind.,"1314 lyth nw. N i. » Wm. Cabannis, Thos. B., Ga., Ebbii aldweil, John A., 343 Cannon, ‘J. Ge i, tes & aw. Cannon, Marion, Cal., 200 A “apenart, J., W. Va., The Varnuim, Cateey, dio! W. The Varaum, -aminetti, Anthony, Cal., ¥z Campbell, Ma Caruth, A. Catchings, Thos. Chickering, C. A. Childs, R."A., ii’, Willard’s, Clancy, John’ M.,"N. Y., Riggs, Clark, Champ, Mo., 246’ Del. ave. ne. Glarke RH Ala, 4B ne, bb, Seti Mo., C n, Govb, J.B, Ala, Arno Cockerill, Jeremiah V., ‘Tex., 1334 11th now, Coffeen, H. A., Wyo., 230 Ist n.e. Coggswell, William, Mass., 1349 L now. Conn, Chas. G. Viliard’s, Coombs, Wm. J., N.'Y., 1321 M st. now. Cooper, Chas. M., Fia., Arno. Cooper, Geo. W,. Ind. Cooper, 8 B., Te: D Covert, J. W., N."¥., Congressio Cox, Nicholas N., Tenn., 1349 Q. Cornish, Johnston, N. J., Normandie. Cousins, R. G., lowa, Normandie. Crain, Wm. H., Tex:, Buckingham, Crawford, W. ‘T., N.C., 717 12th. Crisp, Chas. F., Ga., Metropolitan, Culberson, b. B., Tex., Metropolitan, Curtis, Charles, Kan.,’200 E. Capitol. Curtis, N. M., N. ¥., 2113 Penn. ave. Dalzell, John, Pa., 1605 N. H. ave. Davey, R. C., La’, Metropolitan. Davis, John, Kan., 714 A n.e. De Armond, D. H., Mo., 223 3d nw. Denson, W.’H., Aia., Morrissett Hotel. DeForest, Robert F., Conn., 221 Ist n.e. Dingley. Nelson, jr., Me., Hamilton. Dinsmore, Hugh A., Ark., Metropolitan. Dockery, Alexander M., Mo., Willard’s. Dolliver, J. P., lowa, Hamilton. Donovan, D. D., Onio, 1420 N. ¥. ave. Doolittle, -H., Wash., 937 Westminster, Draper, iiliam F., Mass., 1001 K nw. ¥. ave. Y,, ¥23 Mass. ave. n.w. Ky., Riggs. Cc. Miss., 1722 Q nw, . Y., Hamilton, Dunphy, Edward J., N. Y., Arlington. Edm ids, P. C., Va., 230 A sane Ellis, W. R., Oregon, 1918 I. Ellis, W. T., Ky., Cochr English, Thomas D. Enloe, B. H., Tenn. Erdman, 8. I. Oki. Ter. . National. Illinois, Elsmere. 9 K nw. 'o., Hillman House. n J., N. J., 206 N. J. ave. Gear, John H., Iowa, Portland. Geary, Thos. J., Cal., 1710 loth st. n.w. N. J., Arlington. Gillett, C. W., N. Y., Hamilton. Gillett, F. H., Mass., Albany Hotel. Goldzier, Julius, Ill., Varnum. Goodnight, 1, H., Kentucky, Arno, Gorman, J. 8, Mich., 917 O n.w. Grady, B. F., N. C., 220 E. Capitol. Gresham, Waller, Texas, 1227 15th n.w. Grosvenor, C. H., Ohio, Litchfield. Grout, W. W., Vt. Arlington, Hicks, J. D., Pa., Hamilton. e, Muli, J. A. T., Iowa, Normandie. Hainer, E. J., Neb., 822 Conn. ave. Hager, A. L., Iowa, Cochran. chran. Hair: es, Charles D., N. Y., 214 N. J. now. Hall, O. M., Minn., 1514 K n.w, Hall, U. S., Missouri, 1108 F n.w. Hammond, Thos., Ind., 1416 K st. Hare, D. D., Ohio, 212 N. J. ave. Harmer, A. C., Pa., 201 North Capitol Ohio, 1610 Riggs place n. W. A., Kansas, National. Cc. Montana, 1734 R st. ssourl, Richmond. 814 12th a, 1 G nw. N. C., Metropolitan, . lowa, Normandie, Mo., Riggs House. Henderson, T. J., Ill, 218 N. Capitol, Heiner, D. B., Pa., 1026 16th n.w. Herrmann, B., Oreg., 1325 M st. Hilborn, Greely, Cal., 1504 Q st. n.w. Hines, W. H., Pa., Varnum. Hepburn, Wm. P., Iowa, 2102 H st. Hicks. J. D., Pa., Hamilton. Hitt. Robert R., Tll., 1507 K st. Hulick, Geo. W., Ohio, 1420 15th street. Hopkins, A. C., Pa., 1116 Her.derson, Johi Henderson, D. B. Heard, John T. Vt. ave. Hopkins, A, J., IL, Willard’s. Houk, G. W., 01 1336 T st. Md. ave. n.e. 2 T. Jy 1004 E. Capitol st, Huiter, A. J., 1N., Hotel Luwrence. Hutcheson, J. C., "Texas, Arno. ML, 1507 K now. S., Indiana, 2125 R st. Hooker, Warren B., N. Y., Elsmere, Ikirt, Geo. P.. Ohio, 129 4th s.e. Johnson, H. U., Ind., 1108 N.Y. ave. Johnson, N. Dak., 121 C ne. Johnson, T. L., Ohio, 926 15th n.w. Jones, W. A. Varnum. ico, 710 10th n.w. Cc. ‘Texa: eo. F., Pa., Kyle, J. C., Miss., Varnum. Lacey, John F., Iowa, Arno. Lane, E., Ill., Normandie. Lapham, Oscar, R. I., 1635 Q st. n.w. Latimer, A. C., S. C., 1015 Mass. ave. Layton, F, C., Ohio, Normandie. Lawson, Thomas G., Ga., 230 A 8.e Lester, R. E., Ga., Cochran. LeFever, Jacob, N. Y., Arlington. Lisie, M. C., Ky., Woodmont. Livingston, Leon F., Ga., 220 N.J. ave.n.w. wood, D. N., N. Y., Shoreham. Loud, E., Cal., Albany. Loudenslager, N. J., Willard’s, Lucas, W. V., S. D., 34 B st. ne. , 332 Ind. ave. rth Capitol st. ‘To2 10th nw. Marshall, James, Virginia, Metropolitan. Martin, Augustus N.,Ind., 513 Fla.ave.n.w. Marvin, Francis, N. Y., Hamilton. McAleer, Wm., Pa., H Randall. McCall, S. W.; Mass., 1 Q. McCleary, J. S., Minn., Eckington. McCreary, Jas. B., Ky., Shoreham. McCulloch, P. D., Ark.,” 1527 1 st. MeDannold, J. J., Ill., 1017 15th st. nw. McDearmond, J. C., Tenn., National. McDowell, A., Pa., Eismere. McEttrick, Mass., 1300 H McGann, L. E., IIL, Willard’ McKeighan, W. A., Neb., 52 B st. ne. McLaurin, J. L., 8. C., 619 19th. MeMillin, Benton, Tenn., 1115 G n.w. MeNagny, W. F., Ind., 223 East Capitol McRae, T. C., Ark. * Meiklejohn, G. D. Mercer, D. H 01 Meredith, E. Virginia, National, Meyer, Adolph, La., 1700 Q st. Milliken, S. L., Me., 920 14th st. Money, H. D., Miss., Metropolitan. Montgomery, A. B., Ky., 912 M st. Moch, John. W., Mich., 6 Iowa circle. Morgan, C. H., Mo., 2012 Hillyer place, Morse, Elijah A., Mass., Shoreham. Moses, C. L., Ga., 413 6th n.w. Murray, G. W., S.'C., 1924 11th ‘nw. Mutchler, Howard, Pa., 1221 13th. Neill, Robert, Ark., 907 M st. Northway, S. A., Ohio, Elsmere. Oates, Wm. C., Alabama, 1743 Q n.w. O'Neill, Joseph H., Mass., Shoreham. Outhwaite, J. H., Ohio, 4 Dupont circle. Page, C. H., Rhode Island, 933 G n.w. Paschal, P. M., Texas, 1742 P n.w. Patterson, Josiah, Tenn., Metropolitan. Payne, S. E, ., Normandie. Paynter, Th H., Kentucky, Arno, Pearson, Albert J., Ohio, 6 8th st. s.e. Pence, Lafe, Colorado, 1903 G st. n.w. Pendleton, Geo. C., Texas, Randall. Pendleton, J. O., W. Va., 123 A st. ne. Perkins, Geo. D., Iowa, Hamilton. Phillips, T. W., Pa., 1122 Vt. ave. Pickler, J. A., 8. Dakota, 3 B st. n.w, Pigott, J. P., Conn., Varnum. Post, P. 8., Ill, Hamilton. Pawers, H. H., Vt., Elsmere. Price, Andrew, La., 1408 M. Randall, C. S., Mass., Shoreham. Rawlings, J. L., Utah, 1404 Mass. ave. Rayner, Isador, Md., 918 14th st. Reed, Thomas B., Maine, Shoreham. Reilly, James B., Pa., National. Richardson, G. F., Mich., 227 N. J. av.s.e, Richardson, J. D., Tenn.., ‘ op iene nw. Richards, Jas. A., Ohio, 1404 L n.w. Ritchie, B. F., Ohio, Ebbitt. Robbins, G. Ala., Arno Hotel. Robinson, J. B., Pa., 1708 R. I. ave. Robertson, Samuel M., La., Metropolitan. Russell, Benj. E., Georgia, 248 34 n.w. Russell, C. A., Conn., Hamilton. Ryan, William, N. Y., 206 N. J. ave. se. Reyburn, Jno. 301 Conn. ave. Sayers, J. D., Texas, Arno. Schermerhorn, 8. J., N. Y., Arlington. 1101 24th nw. -, 930 16th. . ¥., Richmond. Simpson, Jerre, Kan., 808 Md. ave. n.e. Sipe, W. A.. Pa., 2 6th n.e. Smith, G. W., lilinois, 915 14th street. Smith, M. A., Ariz., Cochran. Snodgrass, H C., Tenn., 312 C n.w. Somers, P. J., Wis., Congressional. Sperry, Lewis, Conn., 5 Springer, Wm..M.. IL, 43 B Stallings, J. F., Ala., 1 Stevens, M. T. Stephenson, 8. M. Stockdale, T. R., Miss., Varnum. Stone W. A., Penn., 1721 Q st. Stone, C. W., Penn., 46 B ne. Stone, W. J., Ky., 1008 13th n.w. Strait, T. J, S. C., 1015 Mass. ave. n.e. Strong, L. M., Ohio, 201 3d n. Swanson, C. H., Va., 211 East Capitol Sweet, Willis, Idaho, 1824 H st. Tate, F. C., Ga., 140 A ne. Talbert, W. J., S. C., 715 9th st. Tarsney, J. C., Mo., Willard’s. Tawney, J. A.. Minn., Eckington. Taylor, A A., Tenn., 412 6th n.w. Taylor,.A. H., Md., 310 East Capitol st. Tracey, Charles, New York, Arlington. Terry, W. L., Ark., Metropolitan. Thomas, H. F., Mich., 211 N. Capitol st. Tucker, H. St.'G., V J. ave. we. Turner, H. G., Ga., 230 A st. s.e. Turpin, L. W ., Metropolitan. it Settle, Thomas, Ebbitt. Storer, Bellamy, 1640 R.“T. ave. Tyler, D. G., 211 East Capitol st. Updegraff, Thomas, lowa, 123 C n.e. Van Voorhis, H. C., Ohio, 1025 Vt. ave. Van Voorhis, John, N. Y., Arlington. Walker, J. H., Mass., Shoreham. Wanger, I. P., Pa., 228 N. J. ave, Warner, J. DeW., N. Y., Elsmere. Washington, J. E., Tenn., 2028 Hillyer pl. Weadock, T. A. E., Mich., Cochran. Wells 0. A., Wis., Cochran. Wever, Jno. M., New York, Arlington. Wheeler, H. K,, Illinois, Normandie. Wheeler, J., Ala., Arno. White, W. J., Ohio, Shoreham. Whiting, Justin R., 220 N. J. ave. Willams, J. R., Tl. 2 Del. ave. n. Wiliams, John S., Miss., 138 East Wilson, Geo. W., Ohio, Fredonia, Woodard, F. A., 3 a Woolverton, 8. Woomer, E. M., Penn., Wright, Ashley'B., Elsmere. Wright, M. B., Penn., 1110 P st. Waugh, Daniel, 248 Del. ave. ne e. .e. ‘The Citizens’ National Bank. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Citizens’ National Bank was held | today. The usual semi-annual dividend at | the rate of six per cent per annum was declared, and the additional earnings car- ried to surplus account. The following named were elected directors for the en- suing year: Jacob Tome, E, Kurtz John- son, Alfred Richards, Wm. H. Wirt, Sam'l T. G. Morsell, Thos. Somerville, Wm. TT. | Walker, I. N. Jackson, Jos. F.'Saum, N. H. Shea, Allison Nailor, jr., J.M. Wilson, | Wm. A. H. Church,- Wm.’ Holmead and | Wm. 8. Knox. The board organized by the | election of ‘E. Kurtz Johnson, president; Thos. Somerville, vice president, and Wm! THE WORLD OF SOCIETY, Receptions of the Cabinet Ladies Yester- day Afternoon, Many Charming Assistants—Teas, R. ceptions, Dinners and Luncheons, ‘The receptions yesterday afternoon in the cabinet round attracted as large crowds as the first events of the season. It looked like the last spurt towards the close. Next Wednesday's receptions will be the last formal ones. to be héld by the wife of the Vice President and the cabinet ladies this season. The series thus far has been inter- esting, and yesterday's events, now that the strangers are getting well acquainted, were particularly so. Mrs. Stevenson welcomed hundreds of callers, and the three parlors at the Nor- mandie, where she was receiving, were thronged from 3 until after 5. Her gra- ciousness of manner and the especially a’ tractive corps of assistants with which she is always surrounded on these occasions will cause her receptions to be long remem- bered. She wore a rich toilet of black velvet and jetted net in ther trimmings. Assisting her were Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Mis, Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Catchings, Mrs. Joseph Washington, Mrs. G. A. Washing- ton, Mrs. Goldzier, Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. Berg- land of Baltimore, Mrs. Eckles, Mrs. Lam- bert Tree, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. John C. Black, Mrs. Weber, Mrs. King and Mrs. Moore. Miss Pauncefote, Miss Murphy, Miss Stillwell, Miss Fullerton, Miss Reed, Miss Crocker, Miss Breed, Miss Mannix were the young ladies who with Miss Scott met the callers in the second and third parlors and chatted agreeably with each. At the refreshment table, from which chocolate and cakes were handed about by the young ladies Miss Worthing- ton did the honors. Mrs. Gresham had bead preg id Mrs. George Smith an er of Chicago, Miss Mills and Miss Rockfellow of New York to entertain her callers. Mrs. Carlisle had Mrs. Fort, Mrs. Dixon, the Misses Aldrich, Miss Abert, Miss Shel- ley and Miss Pearson to help her entertain the throngs who were in the house from 8 until after 5. In the dining room Senator Faulkner's bride was the observed and ad- mired of all at the head of the tea table, while Miss Faulkner did the honors at the o ite side. irs. Lamont had an unusually large reception, as so many of her recent guests were paying their party calls. Mrs. Haw- kins, Mrs. Ainsworth, Mrs. Agnes Hunting- don Cravath, Mrs. and Miss Bryant of New York, Miss Corinne Blackburn, Miss Cork- hill, "Miss Gilmore, Miss Lockwood, Miss Merrick, Miss Aline Wilcox, Miss Wilson ef Boston and Miss Grace Sanders were chatting with the visitors. The callers who were in about 5 enjoyed a great treat in listening to Mrs. Agnes Huntingdon Cra- veth sing several sweet-toned ballads, her superb voice being heard to the very best advantage. Mrs, Bissell also had a number of most agreeable ladies to meet her many callers. Mrs. Chas. Tracey, Mrs. Sicard of Toronto, Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, Mrs. Frank Lor- ing, Mrs. Crook, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Golds- borough, the Misses Hamlin, Miss Charlotte Evans, Miss Stoughton, Miss Connelly, Miss Campau, Miss Berry, Miss Ruggles, Miss Slocum, Miss Cash and Miss Katherine Smith were among them. Mrs. Smith's reception was very attrac- tive; her own hospitable manner being warmly seconded by her assistants, among whom were Mrs. John B. Gordon, Mrs. John M. Reynolds, Mrs. Davenport, Mrs. and Miss Thurber, Miss Gordon, Miss Jackson, Miss Walter, Miss Swope, Miss Young, Miss Whiteside, Miss =tull, Miss Speer and Miss Turner, A mandolin orchestra playing throughout the reception was a pleasing feature. Secretary Smith was, as usual, present, making a towering figure at his own fireside and a host :hat all were glad *, fine ‘bert had oh: i 101 Miss Herbert had a charming reception, and had to assist her Mrs. Chadwick, Mrs. Dolph, Mrs. Oates, Mrs. Micou, Mrs. M. J. c. cou and Miss Buell. Miss Morton received, as usual, at the Portland. No reception was held at the residence of the Attorney General, because of the ab- sence of Mrs. Olney in Boston. The teas yesterday afternoon made the later hours very busy ones. Mrs. Enoch Totten again greeted a large company, Mrs. Bingham, wife of Judge Bingham, had a charming gathering in response to her invitations, and Mrs. Geary, wife of Representative Geary of California, was a third hostess. The latter wore an elegant toilet of white silk and had receiving her mother, Mrs. McNab, Mrs. George Ero- naugh of St. Louis, who is a guest of the family; Mrs. Joseph Washington, Mrs. George A. Washington, Mrs. Reeside, Mrs. Tarsney and Mrs. Clark. Miss Enloe pre- sided at the punch bowl and Miss Denver was at the tea table. The guests were nu- merous and the tea a great success. Senator and Mrs. Dolph gave a dinner party last night, at which their gucsts were Justice and Mrs. Field, Justice and Mrs. Brown, the Brazilian minister and Mrs. Mendonca, ex-Senator and Mrs. Hen- derson, Mr. and Mrs. George B. Williams, Mrs. Condit Smith, Judge Cox, Mrs. Car- roll Mercer, Mrs. Odeneal, Baron von Saur. ma, Miss Throckmorton and Mias O’- Daniels. Representative and Mrs. Outhwaite en- tertained at a dinner on Tuesday evening Speaker and Mrs. Crisp, Senator and Mrs. Dolph, Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson, Nepre- sentative and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Bryan and Mr. and Mrs. Mattingly. Mrs, Pilling has breakfast invitations out’ for February 1. Mr. and Mrs. Huff will give a dinner on January 30. The Postmaster General and Mrs. Bissell will give a dinner to President and Mrs. Cleveland on Friday evening. Mrs. Anton Heger will give a tea on Tuesday, January 30, 4 to 7, to meet Mrs, Charles Thomas. Mrs, Faulkner, wife of the Senator from West Virginia, has tea cards out for next Tuesday, January 30, when Miss Boydie Faulkner will be introduced. Mrs. A. B. Mullett has cards out for Fri- days, January 26 and February 2, to intro- duce her daughter, Miss Daisy Mulla: Mrs. Bate, wife of Senator Bate, h: sued cards for a reception at the Ebbitt Tuesday, January 30, from 4 to 7 p.m., to meet Mrs. Malcolm Henry. Lieut. Attwell of the Argentine navy. who has been very ill for the last eight weeks, is now rapidy recovering. Through the Secretary of State the diplo- matic corps has been invited to the Whfte House tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 6 when Mrs. Cleveland will receive both the ladies and gentlemen of that body. Solicitor and Mrs. Bowler gave a dinner last night in honor of the Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs. Carlisle. The other guests were Representative and Mrs. Mc- Creary, Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell, Representa- tive and Mrs. Outhwaite, Representative and Mrs. Tom L. Johnson, Assistant Sec- retary Hamlin, Miss Hamlin, Miss Maury and Mr. Harter. The flowers in the decora- tions were pink tulips. Minister and Mrs. Zeballos gave the last of their Wednesd: vening receptions last night, and, as usual, entertained a very large company. Dancing was a feature. Senator and Mrs. Sherman had another crowded reception last night, many of their guests of their first reception going again. Mrs. Logan has invited friends for this afternoon, 3 to 6, to meet Mr. and Mrs. Rohif, Mrs. Foster, Gen. and Mrs. Leg- gett and Mrs. Lander. The marriage of Miss Addie Perry Burr, daughter of Mrs. M. J. Burr, to Mr. John Cheeseman Clark of New York city was a brilliant event last night at the Metro- politan Church, which was attended by hundreds of their friends in this city. The church was handsomely decorated with palms and white blooming plants round the platform and reading desk and made a fine background for the grouping of the wedding party during the ceremony. The ceremony was performed by Bishop Hurst, assisted by Rev. Hugh Johnston, D.D. The ushers, Messrs. Wilcox and Noah Davis of New York, Mr. Gwinnell of Newark and Messrs. Perry, Phillips and Fiske of this city, were kept busy until the very last mo- ment seating the large gathering of friends. Mr. Civill of New York was best man. When the bridé and her attendants arrived they preceded the party to the chancel. There were two bridesmaids, Miss Helen Hurst and Miss Mamie Emery, and a maid of honor, Miss Louise McWilliams of Chi- cago. The bride wore an elegant toilet of white satin and carried a bouquet of bride's roses. Mr. R_ Ross Perry, the bride's uncle,escorted her into the church and gave her hand in marriage. A reception followed later at the home of the bride's mother, which was at- tended by the contracting families and their Intimate friends. acter which Mr. and Mrs. Clark left for a trip sou! they return will go to New ‘ork the where the groom is engaged of law. Mr. Clark is the son of Mr. i L. Clark of this city. On Tuesday night Miss Emery, daughter of Mr. M. G, Emery, entertained the bridal party dinner, and on Monday Miss Hurst gave a luncheon in honor of the bride and her attendants, The first dancing reception of the Ar- canum Pleasure Club was held last night at Builders’ Exchange. The decorations were elaborate and rich, and the attend- ance a testimonial to the popularity of the club. Those in authority were as follows: Executive committee—W. A. Maddex, president; Albert Rouse, vice president;J. A. Costello, secretary; George Stiefel, treas- urer; N. B. Wigginton, sergeant-at-arms. Master of ceremonies—W. A. Maddex. Floor committee—A. W. Johnson, chair- ; Man; Geo. Stiefel, John Wood, A. M. Hul- | but, C. L. Steidel, J. H. Milstead, jr.; J. V. Skeen, C. T. McDonald, H. G. Ward. | Reception committee—J. A. Costello, |chairman; A. Rouse, N. B. Wigginton, F. | K. Sohl, J. B. Kaiser, G. W. McCormick, J. | H. Bowers, C. R. Nixon, S. F. Frazier, W. G. Menchine, Robt. Hummer. Among the guests were Misses Hosmer, Miss Medie Wiles, Misses Maddex, Mrs. and Miss Rouse, Mrs. Wigginton, Mrs. Bailey, Miss N. Dubant, Miss Acker, Miss Fitz- patrick, Misses Killea, Miss Morgan, Miss Butler, Miss Burch, Miss B. Covens. Misses Riordan, Misses Hart, Misses Brakhagen, Mrs. Graymis, Mrs. Wolf, Miss F. Simpson, | Mrs. McCarthy, Miss A. Lain, Miss Gorrill, | Miss Crocken, Miss K. Dentz, Miss Payne, Miss Marsh, Misses Hurley, Miss Dodge, Miss Comw: Miss T. Gheen of Baltimore, Mrs. Devreaux, Miss Tomlinson, Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Gheen, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Canly, Miss Grace Menchine, Mr. Julian | Smith, Mr. S. C. Foreman, Mr. Williams, ; Mr. M. Green, Mr. Lydick. Mr. Hixson, ; Mr. Myers, Mr. Waddey, Prof. Corning, Mr. Miller, Mr. Redd, Mr. R. Watson, Mr. I. Nowland, Mr. G. Roth, Mr. M. Oppen- heimer, Mr. J. F. Costello, Mr. J. T. Wade, Mr. W. Stodard, Mr. E. Ellett, Mr. H. H. Butler. The L. O. D. Dancing Club of Capitol Hill gave a dance last night at McCauley’s Hall. Among those present were Messrs. Painter, Groy, Gladden, Dorsey, Towner, Lockwood, Gillen, Lybrock and Misses Gray, Neitenheimer, Dickerson, Mc- Connell, Hi y and Shipman. Mr. Allan de Cou Mueller gave his an- nual grand midwinter ball at Masonic Tem- | ple last night in honor of his dancing pupils. The affair was full dress and danc- ing was carried on until a late hour. Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Porter have been called to Madison, Wis., on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Porter's father. s Mrs. Geo. C. Reid gave a beautiful pink tea yesterday from 5 to 7 p.m. at her cozy home at the navy yard. Mrs. Reid was as- sisted in receiving by Miss Weeks. In the dining room Miss Kondrup presided, sisted by Miss Howell, Miss Frey and Miss Hayes. Among those it were Col. and Mrs. Chas. Heywood, Miss Stettway, Col. and Mrs. Nortin, Miss Irwin, Lieut. and Mrs. McLean, Capt. and Mrs. Dorn, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius T. Belt, Mrs. Louis Gulick, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Cummings, Mr. Lee Holcomb, Capt. and Mrs. Howell, it. Dickson, Lieut. and Miss Barnett and As- sistant Secretary and Mrs. McAdoo. Owing to the death of a very Jear friend Mrs. and Miss Wadsworth will be unable to make calls or accept invitations fer the present. Miss Felicite Roma has returned from an extended tour throughout the northern states. Miss Gay of Philadelphia is visiting her friend, Mrs. A. Geary Johnson, at 1718 19th street northwest. Mrs. L. G. Hine and Miss Hine will not | be at home tomorrow. The marriage of Miss Rose Louis to Mr. Mose Colman took place at the residence of her mother, 423 Gth street southwest, Sun- day, January 21. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. Dr. Rosensweig. After supper the newly wedded couple took a short trip north. Mrs. A. M. Dockery, Mrs. A. J. Hopkins, Mrs. John Tarsney and Mrs. R. Childs of Willard’s Hotel will not receive tomorrow. Mrs. Joel Hillman will not be at home to- morrow. Mrs. Julia E. Goddard of Oakland, Cal., ig stopping with Mrs. W. P. Dole, 1014 14th street. Mrs. Roger Q. Mills and daughters wil receive Thursday, January 25, at 1746 Q street. Mrs. Frederick C. Herring was called fuddenly to her home in Pottsville, Pa., by the death of her father, Capt. William W. Potts, a prominent resident of that city. Mrs. Dorsey Clagett has cards out for a en IRE DMN Se ener, aE aE, we Mrs. James H. Eckels, 1468 Rhode Island avenue, will be at home on Friday from 3 to 5:30. Mrs. James O. Clephane of Englewood, N. J., is visith Washington and will be with Mrs. J. we Pilling of 1301 Massachu- setts avenue on oon. Mrs. Walter D. Wyville and Miss Wyville will be at home tomorrow from 3 to 6 o'clock. Mrs. J. D. Terrell has gone to Bangor, Me., on account of the sudden serious ill- ness of her father ard mother, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winslow. Mr. and Mrs. Edson will give a dinner on Friday. Mrs. Jules Guthridge will be at home, ee mee on cone eens oe to Mrs. W. Woodville Flemming will be at home to her friends tomorrow (Friday), in the Normandie. The Merry Makers held a very enjoyable meeting last evening. Dancing and games were indulged in until a late hour. Those who took part in the music and Mterary exercises were: Miss Miner, Mr. Sher- wood, Mr. Geo. Ball, Mr. McIntyre, Mr. W. Hammacher. Among those present were: The Misses Minnie and Alice Mcintyre, Miller, Burgess, Maggie and Stella Miner, Messrs. Carr, Ball, Lewis, Sherwood, Godwin, Mcintyre, Hammacher, Conradis, Bushby and Jones. Mrs. H. P. Ellis and her son and daugh- ter have gone to Chester, Pa., for a short stay with her mother and sister. Mrs. John Huile Davis will not receive to- morrow, but will be at home the following Friday. Mrs. Butterworth and Mrs. Howe will not receive tomorrow, but will be at home the following Fridays. Miss Frink of Buffalo is the guest of Miss Goddard, 1308 Connecticut avenue. Mrs. J. L. Bretz of Indiana and Mrs. William Birney have issued invitations for a tea on Monday, the 29th instaut, from 4 to 7, at the Randolph, 221 East Capitol street. The residence of Mr. D. Volland, 907 N street northwest, was a scene of pleasure last night, being the birthday party of his niece, Miss Ida Volland. Among present were Mr. Charles Klinger and sis- ter, Prof. R. C. Cassell’s three daughters, Miss Fannie, Rosie and Clara, Mr. Will Cincill, Mr. Chas. Volland and Miss Zine- man, Mr. Wurdeman and sister, Mr. Zew- eys, Miss H. Johnson and Will Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Prof. T. M. Haislip. ‘There was a pretty home wedding at the W. Edmonston and Miss Edith M. Tappan. Rev. Father Sullivan, pastor of St. Peter’s Church, officiated. Miss Mamie Liufrio was bridesmaid and Mr. Perley © best man. The happy couple will reside at R street northwest. Rev. and Mrs. Alfred Harding gave a jleasant and largely attended reception yesterday at the new rectory on 284 street. Mrs. Harding was assisted in receiving by Mrs. McManus, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Gibson, and the Misses Douglas and Mullet. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. McLeod, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius T. Belt, Mr. and Mrs. McKinney, Mr. Mrs. Philip Riley, Mrs. Gilmore, Capt. and Mrs. Casswell, Capt. and Mrs. Winslow, Dr. and Mrs. T. O. Sothoron, Mr. Harry Whiting, The Legion of Loyal Women will be at home tomorrow evening from 7:30 to 10 o'clock, at their hi juarters, 419 10th street, at which time old friends, members and comrades are especially welcome, as well as all persons interested tn the crgani- zation and its work. The reception com- mittee will be Mrs. Mary M.Gallagher, Mrs. Annie M. Gantz, Mrs. Annie Garrison, — A. Vv. Gibbon, Elida J. Gifford, Miss Ada Gise, Mrs. Susan M. Glenn, Mrs. Annie C. Gotwald, Mrs. Sarah Graham, Mrs. Ann E. Gridley, Mrs. Virginia L. Grosvenor, Mrs. Harriet EB. Guest. Mrs. Tom L. Johnson gave a luncheon to- day in honor of her young relative, Miss Johnson of pepe ‘The company, which was made up of young ladies, consiet- ed of Miss Caroline Gordon, Miss Brice, those | at the election. Powder is A cream of tartar baking pow- der. Highest of all in leavening | strength.—Latest United States Government | Food Report, Royal Baking Powder Co, 106 Wall t., N.Y. Miss Berry, Miss Boardman, Miss Draper, Miss Wilcox, Miss Josephine Boardman, Miss Cabell, Miss Nina Cabell, Miss Hutch- were of La France roses and li valtey and pink shades capped the tapers in the sliver candlebra. Mrs. Ruggles gave a luncheon today for young ladies and with Miss Ruggles and | Miss Slocum there were 2t table Miss May Huddleston, Miss Kate Brice, Miss Breck- |inridge, Miss Corbin, Miss Nichols, Miss | Boardman, Miss Deering, Miss Lawrence, | Miss Ledyard of Cazenovia and Miss Maud Ledyard of Detroit. AT THE SMITHSONIAN The Annual Meeting of the Board of Regents. The regular annual meeting of the board of regents of the Smithsonian Institu was held at the institution yesterday morn- ing. The chancellor of the institutton, Chief Justice Fuller, presided, and there were besides the Chief Justice, Vice Presi- dent Stevenson, Senator Morrill, Senator Cullom,Senator Gray, RepresentativeWheel- er, Representative Breckinridge, Represen tative Hitt, Dr. Welling, president of the Columbian University, and Dr- James B, Angell, president of the University of Mich- igan. After the announcement of the re- appointment of Senator Gray, Representa- Uves Wheeler, Breckinridge and Hitt as regents, the secretary presented his annual report, with a few remarks upon the en- ring especially to the work in physical science and to the increased number of cor- respondents of the institution, now num- bering about 24,000, more than half of them being without the United States, and scattered over the whole globe. After the report of the executive com- mittee, which was adopted, attention was called to a charge in the fundamental act Smithsonian Institutton originally consisted of the President, the Vice Presi- Gent, the chief justice, the heads of the its nm in existence, the com- missioner of patents and the governor of the District of Columbia. The secretary | of the institution had now been authorized , to ask for additional legislation by which | the Smithsonian Institution should consist | hereafter of the President, the Vice Presi- |dent, the chief justice, the heads of ex- ecutive depar ats, and the, chief justice of the Court Appeals. Gifts and Bequests. The attention of the regents was called to the fact that certain gifts and bequests had been made to the institution since its last meeting and it had been found desir- able to devise means for dealing with such bequests in the interim between meetings. The secretary stated that ft had come to his knowledge that a gentleman residing in the District had made the institution his residuary legatee. The gentleman in ques- tion was well advanced in years, and de- sired that the bequest should be devoted to certain purposes which were submitted to the regents. The secretary also called attention to the fact that certain other sums had been re- ceived or were to be expected. The chancellor remarked that the institu- tion was beginning to profit by the. years in which it was gaining the confidence of the public, and further donations or be- quests would undoubtedly follow. The regents next passed a resolution hon- oring the memory of the late Secretary Baird; also a resolution of thanks to Mr. St. Gaudens for a design for a seal of the institution, for which he had declined any compensation, and a further resolution of thanks to the former Chinese minister for his present to the institution of a rare and valuable bronze vase. Municipal Gas Works. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: The writer was at one time identified as @ citizen with the construction of muni- cipal gas works at Hamilton, Vhio, a city which has a population of about 20,000, and located twenty-five miles north of Cincin- nati. The local company which supplied Hamilton with gas up tc IS8S was very unpopular, in that it was almos: universally With supplying au inferior article at a high prico—$2 per thousand cubic feet, When remonstrated with by citizens, it had many seemingly unanswerable arguments. It could not get cheap coal, like other com- panies, the supply coming from western ennsyivania via Cincinnati; the exten- sion of mains orderel by the city council cost 80 much money; the pipes were cld and leaked a great dea! of gas; the profits were small and to prove this the alleged books of the company would be thrown open, to’ the inspection of the eouncil. Public sentiment continued to grow stead- ly ir view of the fact that the company refused to maieriully reduce the rates and finally developed into a vigorous movement to the estavlishmen: of municipal gas works. The mun arguments were Unat there was no other real solution; that gas could be supplied by a municipality os eat- isfacto: as a Bo into the public of. into the fat pocket books of the gas company stockholders; that such profits belonged to the people; that the cost of public lighting would be greatly reduced, and that finally, as the gas works were gradually paid for through the medium of the sinking fund, the city would acqu’re a valvable property, worth @ large sum of money, without any tax, the works paying for themselves The question carried by a big majority as commissioners, good ones, were then elected. In counection with experts they spent much tine in colmg over the fleld aud studying every phase of the matter, The wor<s were then spiendi tly weil built at 4 cost so far of about $175,000. The o:d company fought each step in the courts on the ground that they had vested rights, inasmuch as they hal invested @ reat deal of money in laying mains as en incorporated company ander the direction of the city authorities. The case was fought clear through to the Supreme Court of the United States, wnere a ie>ision adverse to the company was renaered. Now that the city has veen running the works for several years the following re- sults are conceled-