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ae THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1894—-TWELVE PAGES. QuakeR Oats and Cream. The child loves it, the epicure dotes on it, the dys- peptic praises it—ev- erybody likes it. Sold only In 2 tb, Packages. HAS FOUND JUST WHAT EVERY SUFFERER FROM CATARRH Is LOOKING FOR. Mr. Elijah Cleveland, who resides at No. 1512 5th nw, has been connected with the Police Dept. about $ yrs., and at preseat Is detailed to the 2d preeinet. He gives a description of his feelings both before and after treatment at the bands of Dr. Jordan, He says: For hree years, or more, f had fre- Quent spelis of headache, with a dull, heavy feeling fm my head, a sensation in my nostrils which kept me snufiting continually, and a hacking cough which often kept me awake ulghts on account of the persistent tickling in my throat. My throat of- ten felt dry and valoful, and my eyes smarted as if I had sand im them. I felt that something must be done, and through the advice of a friend, went to Dr. Jordan for treatment. 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It is admitted that the action of the association has great weight with outside lines, and thus tends to es- tablish one uniform scale throughout the country. “The commission questions whether any legal authority, statutory or otherwise, can be found to justify some of the features of the association which have come to Hght in this investigation. Lf we regard its practical workings rather than its profes- sions as expressed in its constitution, the General Managers’ Association has no more standing in law than the old Trunk Line Pool. It cannot incorporate, because rall- road charters do not authorize roads to form corporations or associations to fix rates for services and wages, nor to force their acceptance, nor to battle with strik- ers. It is a usurpation of power not grant- ed. The association is an illustration of the. persistent and shrewdly devised plans of corporations to overreach their limita- tions and to usurp indirectly powers and ‘rights not contemplated in their charters and not obtainable from the people or their legislators.” Greater Loss on Labor. Under the caption, “The Pullman Strike. Its Causes and Effects,” the report says: “Pullman's Palace Car Company is in the market at all times to obtaia all possible contracts to Build cars. Its relations with railroads, its large capital and surplus, its complete and well-located plant and effi- client management enable it at all tines to meet all competitors on at lcast equal terms. Prior to the business depression of 1893 the company was unusually active in building new cars for itself and for rail- roads to meet the expanded demands of general business, and for the expected re- quirements of the Columbian exposition traffic. Its repair department was also full of work. An average number of 4,497 workmen during the year ending July 1, i earned $2,760,545.00, or an average of 86 each. The wages paid were about the same as paid elsewhere in the business, Mr. Wickes thinks possibly a little higher. “The depression of 15% naturally aifected the business at once, ana to a greater ex- tent in some departments than in others. Matters grew worse until, in the fall. of 1393, the company closed its Detroit shops, and concentrated its repair and contract business at Pullman. “Frem September 18, 1893, until May 1, 184, the company did centract wi atthe Price of $1,421,205.75, which was $52,060.03, or 3.063 per cent below shop cost for labor ord materials. Against this the less to labor by the reduction of wages paid on this work was over $60,000, Haking the wages of June, 183, the basis of comparison. It also hac $1,854,276.06 of unaccepted bids, cpon which its similar loss would have been $18,303.56, or L56 per cent. Assuming thot the analy- sis submitted as to the cost of several lots of cars affords a fair basis for avernging the whole of the contracts, 1t appeais that the average percentage of cost of materia! in this contract work was about 75 per cent. Hence, while the amount of loss-was nearly equally divided, it seems that the percentage uf loss borne hy labor in the re- duction of wages was much greater than that sustained by the company upon ma- terial. Three-quarters of the loss for the company and the balance for labor would have more fairly equalized the division of loss on these contracts. Treatment of Employes. “The cut in wages during this period aver- aged about 25 per cent, and was reached in two ways: “First, by reducing the price paid for piecework, upon which 2,800 men are nor- mally employed. ‘This price is claimed to be based upon what a competent workman can do in a day. The men at Pullman claim that the company during 1505-"4 set the pace through experts, so that with their forced loss of time an average man could earn little more than the rent of his home, owned by the company. “Second, by reducing the pay in the re- pair shops, employing about 800, to cor- respond with the contract-work prices. The main reason given for this reduction was that wages must¢be kept uniform. “The earnings ef employes at Pullman were reduced by these means and by less- ening the amount of work, as appears in the table accompanying the report: “During all of this reduction and its at- tendant suffering none of the salaries of the officers, managers, or superintendents were reduced. Reductions in these would not have been so severely felt, would have shown good faith, would have relieved the harshness of the situation, and would have evinced genuine sympathy with labor in the disasters of the times. Company Refused to Yield. “The reductions at Pullman after Septem- ber, 1898, were the result of conferences among the managers; the employes for the first time knew of them when they took effect. No explanations or conferences took place until May 7 and 9 in regard thereto between the employes and the officers of the company. For the reasons stated the employes at Pullman were, during the win- ter, in a state of chronic discontent. The demand of the employes for the wager of June, 1883, was clearly unjustifiable. The business in May, 1894, could not pay the wages of June, 18%. Reduction was car- ried to excess, but the company was hardly more at fault. therein than were the em- ployes in insisting upon the wages of June, 1893. There was little discussion as to rents, thé company maintaining that its rents had nothing to-do with its wages and that its revenue from its tenements was no greater than it ought to receive. “The company had a legal right to take this position, but as between man and man the demand for some rent reduction was fair and reasonable under all the circum- stances. Some slight concession in this re- gard would probably, have averted the strike, provided the promise not to dis- charge men who served upon the committee had been more strictly regarded. “On the evening of May 10 the local unions met and voted to strike at once. ‘The strike occurred on May 11, and from that time until the soldiers went to Pull- man, about July 4, three hundred strikers were placed about the company’s property, professediy to guard it from destruction or interference. This guarding of prop- erty in strikes is, as a rule, a mere pretense. ‘he strikers at Pullman are entitled to be believed to the contrary in this matter, because of their condyet and forbearance after May ll. It is in evi dence, and uncontradicted, that yo vio- lence or destruction of property by strik- ers or sympathizers took place at Pullman, and that until July 3 no extraordinary pr tection was had from the police or military against even anticipated disorder. “Such dignified, manly, and coriservative conduct in the midst of excitement and threatened starvation is worthy of the highest type of American citizenship, and with like prudence in all other directions will result in due time in the lawful and orderly redress of labor wrongs. To deny this 18 to forswear patriotism and to de- clare this government and Its people a failure. The Strike Ordered. “The Civic Federation suggested that competition should be regarded in rents as well as in wages. The company denied this. Wages and rents were to it separate matters; the principles applicable to one had no relation to the other. Later it gave the same answer to a committee of its em- ployes. Upon June 15 and 22 it declined to receive any communication from commit- tees of the American Railway Union, one proposition of that body being that the company select two arbitrators, the court two, and these four a fifth, to determine whether there was anything to arbitrate. The company also refused to consider any arbitration at the solicitation of the com- mon council of Chicago, and repeated its stereotyped answer that there was aoth- ing t© arbitrate, when appealed to by Mayor Pingree of Detroit himself a large manufacturer, whom Mayor Hopkins ac- companied to Pullman. At that interview Mayor Pingree claimed to have telegrams from the mayors of over fifty of the largest cities, urging that there should be arbitration. “Between June 9 and June 26 a regular convention of the American Railway Union was held with open doors at Chicago, rep- resenting 465 local unions and about’ 15 00 members, as claimed. The Pullman matter was publicly discussed at these meetings before and after its committces above mentioned reported their interviews with the Pullman company. On June 21 the delegates, under instructions from their local unions, unanimously voted that the members of the unfon should stop handling Pullman cars on June 26 unless the Pullman company would consent to arbitration, On June 26 the boycott and strike began. The strike on the part of the railroad employes was a sympathetic one. Throughout the strike the strife was simply over handling Pullman cars, the men being ready to do their duty other- wise. It is also apparent that the readi- ness to strike sympathetically was pro- moted by the disturbed and apprehensive condition of railroad employes resulting from wage reductions on different lines, blacklisting, ete., and from the recent growth and development of the General Managers’ Association, which seemed to them a menace. “Upon July 13 the American Railway Union, through the mayor of Chicago, sent a communication to the Gereral Managers’ Association offermg to declare the strike off, provided the men should be restored to their former positions without prejudice, except in cases where they had heen con- victed of crime. The General Managers’ Association in advance advertised that it would receive no communication whatever from the American Railway Union, and when received returned it unanswered. Conclusions and Recommendations, “The commission has tried to find the drift of public opinion as to strikes, boy- cotts and labor disputes upon railroads, and to tind their remedy. The invitation freely extended in this direction has brought before the commission many ex- pressions of views, orally and by written communications. It is encouraging to find general concurrence, even among labor leaders, in condemning strikes, boycotts and lockouts as barbarisms unfit for the intelligence of this age, and as, economical- ly considered, very injurious and destruc- tive forces. Whether won or lost is broad- ty immaterial. They are war—internecine war—and call for progress to a higher plane of education and intelligence in ad- justing the relations of capital and labor. Official reports show that much progress has been made in the more sane direction of conciliation and arbitration even in America. Abroad they are in advance of us in this policy. In fifteen of our s‘ates arbitration in various forms is now pro- vided by law; the United States and eleven states have sanctioned Jabor organiza- tions by statute. Some of our courts, how- ever, are still poring over the luw reports of antiquity in order to construe conspiracy out of labor unioas. We also lave employ- ers who obstruct progress by perverting and misapplying the law of supply and de- mand, and who, while insisting upon in- dividualism for workmen, demand that they shall be let alone to combine as they please and that society and all its forces rshall protect them in their resulting con- tentions. “The general sentiment of employers, shared in by some of the most prominent railroad representatives we have heard, is now favorable to organization among employes. It results in 4 clearer presenta- tion and calmer discussion of differences, instils mutual respect and forbearance, brings out the essentiais, and eliminates misunderstandings and immaterial mat- ters. To an ordinary observer, argument to sustain the justice and necessity of labor unions and unity of action by laborers is supertiuous. “As authorized by statute, the commis- sion has gecided upon certain recommenda- tions and certain suggestions, growing out of its study of the Chicago strike and boy- cott. These recommendations and sugges- tions are upon three lines: First, for congressional action, secord, for state action, and third, for the action of corpora- tions ‘and labor’ organizations. It readily sees the impropriety to a certain extent of makirg any reconmendation for state action, yet fecls it a duty, as a result of its investigations, to make such suggestions as will enable citizens interested in state legislation to benefit by its experience, and also to make such svggestions to corpora- tions and labor organizations as shall tend to harmonize some of the existing diffi- culties. A Permanent Strike Commission. “The commisison therefore recommends: @) That there be a permanent United States strike commission of three members, with duties and powers of investigation and recommendation as to disputes between railroads and their employes similar ‘to those vested in the Interstate commerce commission as to rates, ete. “bat, as in the interstate commerce act, power be given to the United States courts to compel railroads to obey the decisions of the commission, afier summary hearing unatterded by technicalities, and that no delays in obeying the decisions of the com- mission be allow-d pendmg appeals. “That, whenever the parties to a con- troversy in a matter within tne jurisdiction of the commission are one or more rail- roads vpon one side and one or more na- tional trade unions, incorporated under chapter 567 of the United States statutes of upon the each side shall have the right to a representative, who shall be ap- pointed by the President to serve as a tem- porary member of the commission in hear- ing, adjusting and determining that par- ticular controversy. ‘fhis provision would make {i for the interest of labor organizations to incorpor- ate under the law and to make the commis- sion @ practical board of conciliation. It would also tend to create confidence in the commission, and to give to that body in every hearing the benefit of practical knowledge of the situation upon both sides. “That, during the pendency of a proceed- ing before the commission maugurated by national trade unions, or by an incorpora- tion of employes, it shall not be lawful for the railroads to discharge employes belong- ing thereto except for inefficiency, violation of law, or negiect of duty; nor for such unions or incorporation during such pen- dency to order, unite in, aid, or abet strixes or boycotts against the railroads com- plained vf; nor, for a period of six months after a decision, for such railroads to dis- charge avy such employes in whose places others shall be employed, except for the causes afcresaid; nor for any such em- ployes, during a like period, to quit the service without giving thirty days’ written notice of intention to do so, nor for any such union or incorporation to order, coun- sel, or advise otherwise. ‘That chapter 567 of the United States Statvtes of 1885-'86 be amended so as to require national trades unions to provide in their articles of incorporation, and in their constitutions, rules, and by-laws that a member shall cease to be such and f«r- feit all rights and privileges conferred on him by law as such by participating in or by instigating foree or violence against persons or property during strikes or boy- cotts, or by seeking to prevent others from working through violence, threats, or in- Umidations; also, that members shall be no more personally liable for corporate acts stockholders in corporations. (3) The commission does not feel war- ranted, with the study it has been able to give to the subject, to recommend positively the establishment of a license system by which all the higher employes or others of railroads engaged in. interstate commerce should be licensed after due and proper ex- amination, but it would recommend, and most urgently, that this subject be carefully and fully considered by the proper commit- tee of Congress. Many railroad employes and some railroad officials examined, and many others who have filed their sugges- tions in writing with the commission, are in favor of some such system. It Involves too many complications, however, for the com- mission to decide upon the exact plan, if any, which should be adopted. Action by the State: “(1) The commission would suggest the consideration by the states of the adoption of some system of conciliation and arbitra- tion like that, for instance, in use in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. That system might be reinforced by -additional provisions, giving the board of arbitration more power to investigate all strikes, whether requested so to do or not, and the question might be considered as to giving labor organizations a standing before the law, as heretofore suggested for national trade unions. (2) Contracts requiring men to agree not to join labor organizations or to leave them, as conditions of employment, should be made illegal, as is already done in some of our states. Suggestions to Employers. “() The commission urges employers to recognize labor organizations; that such or- ganizations be dealt with through represent- atives, with special reference to conciliation and arbitration when difficulties are threat- ened or arise. It 1s satisfied that employess should come in closer touch with labor and should recognize that, while the interests of labor and capital are’ not identical, they are reciprocal. (2) The commission is satisfied that if em- ployers everywhere will endeavor to act in concert with labor; that if when wages tan be raised under economic conditions they be raised voluntarily, and that if when there are reductions reasons be given for the re- duction, much frictfon can be avoided. It is also satisfled that {f employers will consider employes as thoroughly essential to in- dustrial success ag capital, and thus take labor into consultation at proper times, much of-the severity of strikes can be tem- pered and their number reduced.” = 1550-86, or under state statute: other, * In cases where dandruff, scalp diseases, falling and grayness of the hair’ appear, do pot neglect them, but apply a pmper remedy and tonic like liail’s Hair Renewer. LOCAL INTERESTS (Continued from Ninth Page.) efficient for the pi intended. Hospi- tals of this class should be equipped with every appliance known to modern medical science necessary for their efficient conduct, and at the same time be made as attractive as possible, in ordet to counteract the nat- ural abhorrence of Such places. Imposition 9n ‘the District. “Your committee would take the liberty of calling the attention of the board to an imposition that is and. has long been prac- ticed, that deprives ‘Indigent sick citizens of the District of the benefit of the full sum appropriated for their care and treatment in local hospitals. Of the total number of 2,906 sick and destitute persons cared for at the expense of the District of Columbia during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1893, 361 were from the neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia—151 from the former state and 210 from the latter. To provide for strangers in our city when sick and in destitute circumstances is an ordinary duty of humanity. But to have people who are or are about to become a charge on adja- cent communities deliberately shipped to us for support and treatment, as is the case in many of the instances above cited, is an imposition and an injustice to the taxpay- ers of the District. ‘ .“‘We take the liberty to make mention of the importance of co-operation by the board of trade with the Medical Society and the Bar Association of the District of Colum- bia, looking to a united effort in the enact- ment and enforcement of the measures of public interest. If arrangements can be made for a joint committee from the three organizations for the consideration of such questions as are of interest to all or any two of them it may result in good to the individual organizations making the joint organization a power for the good of the community.” Contagious Disease Hospital. “When this report had been read Mr. Simon Wolf arose to say that nothing more important had heen presented during the evening. The speedy erection of a hospital for contagious diseases, he sald, is of the utmost importance. No city in the United States shows so much ignorance and stu- pidity in this regard as this. In Boston the hospital for contagious diseases is lo- cated in the very heart of the city. “Shall the citizens of Washington act like intelligent people?’ he demanded, “or shall they act like the hoodlums and outcasts of Milwaukee, who stoned the ambulance and the surgeons when they were trying to stamp out the dread disease there?” Mr. Wolf mentioned the case of a young husband whose wife was recently taken ill with diphtheria in this city, and, having no appropriate hospital to take her to.and being obliged to leave the hotel, had to carry her out of town in a Pullman car, thus spreading infection in every direc- tion. He said he hoped that something would come from this report other than mere applause. Mr. R. Ross Perry moved that the presi- dent of the board be authorized to appoint, at some future day, as soon as possible, a committee of five laymen, “neither physi- clans nor lawyers,” to confer with the Medical Society and the Bar Association in this regard. The latter organization, he added, is now contemplating certain very important legislation, and it would be wise for the board of trade to be represented by a good committee in order that the recommendations of these representative bodies should be uniform. This suegges- tion was adopted. i New District Building. In deference to the provisions of the by- laws of the board the ballot box for the election of members/of the board of direc- tors was opened at 9:40, in order that it might remain open. for one hour. Then the reading of the reports was continued. Mr. Thos. Somerville, chairman of the committee on publig-bulldings, read that of his committee, which; after speaking of the efforts to secure « new municipal building, goes on thus: “No effort should be spared to secure such a plain for the new building as will assure ‘sufficient space for the municipality and for the courts of the Dis- trict for the next fifty years, and with that end in view it fg"belleved that a build- ing should be erected ‘that will cost at least 2,500,000. The new ‘post office is grad- ually assuming proportions which indicate that when it i¥ completed it will be cne of the finest post office buildings in the country. Every means should be used to bring public sentiment, to bear upon those who have charge of the work to hasten its completion at the earliest possible moment. The rented building now occupied for a city post office is already being crowded, and it may be positively asserted that long before the new building can be completed the pres- ent quarters will be found entirely inade- quate for the proper handling and distribu- tion of the mail. Your committee urge that the board use all proper means at its com- mand to assure the early seiection by Con- gress of a site and the construction thereon of a new government printing office. The present quarters are not only a menace to health and human life, but constitute a blot upon the fair name of our city and seriousiy retard the public business con- ducted therein.” Eastern Branch Flats, After the applause that this réport had evoked had died out, Mr, Randall Hagner, for Chairman C, B, Church, read the re- port of the committee on rivers and har- bors, which was very long, being a review of the work of reclaiming the Potomac flats. The report called attention to the bad condition ef Long bridge, and asserted that the railroad now occupying it is de- liberately neglecting to repair it, so that no other road can get access to the city. The report closed with these recommenda- uons, which were unanimously adopted: “First, get Congress to rake an appro- priation tor a resurvey if necessary, and to run harbor lines on the Anacostia river from the navy yard to Benning bridge. Second, get Congress to appropriate the balance required to complete the harbor improvements as contemplated by the board of engireers, including the dredging of the channei of the Anacostia from its mouth to the Navy Yard bridge. Third, to insist upon Cor sompelling the Baltimore and Potoinac to build a new bridge in accordauce with the plans prepared by the engineer department. Fourth, to place the reclaimed land under the charge of the commissioner of public buildings and grounds, with instructions to prepare plans for changing them into a beautitul park from the lowest point near the arsenal to Easby’s Point, including the lakes. Fifth, that in order to protect the embankment against erosion by waves or high water the sea wall should be raised two feet above the present level from the Long bridge to Easby's Point, and that the work be completed at the earliest pos- sible moment. Sixth, that the Washington channel should be ‘dredged twenty feet deep at lower water for 400 feet in width on the north side, sixteen feet deep for the second cut of 200 feet, and twelve fect deep for the remaining 200 feet to the south side adjoining the sea wall, all from the Long bridge to the junction of the George- town and Anacostia: tharmels.” The Bond issue Bill. The committee ot #treets and avenues reported through Chatrman M. M. Parker, who also presented*a ‘letter from the En- gineer Commissiongy,” giving particulars as to the improvements that are to be consummated by the Frederick Law Olm- stead scheme. The meport follows: “The board of trade is familar with the da 10 BRING Up ht in firm, sou our weig! ater the “Gri a nia (** Lunj ‘e- or Figginenta. (Laas Ze or wastiny Pecans to thoroughly purify your blood, rouse Sour’ liver to healthy action, and totaal your Sort or played-out "take oo -out "— Dr’ Pierce's’ Golden Medical Discovery. nga. Nelson Co., Va. pai . PIERCE: Sir—Allow perso moment's ease: fe stomach and liver, and this severe attack of La Grippe. I using the ~ wonderful. I am forty-five years old, and feel as well and strong as I di e = my sleep is as sound as an infan?’s, Yours thankfully, OA E:leo en comment Discovery’ and my recovery is fact that the bill for the extension of streets and avenues, which finally passed Congress, was prepared by and was known as the board of trade bill. It took several years of agitation, however, to accorplish this legislation. During this time values were rapidly advancing in all sections of the county, so that when the bill finally the had increased several hun- dred per cent. = “One of the conditions of the vill was that no part of the expense incident to the extension of streets should be borne by the general government. This is believed by the people of Washington to be unjust to the city and its best interests. It is in violation of our present form of govern- ment, which provides that one-half of our expenses shall be borne by the.general gov- ernment. To preserve the integrity of this very important feature of our local gov- ernment, the board of trade, upon the rec- ommendation of this committee, arged up- on Congress the passage of a bill author- izing the issue of bonds to meet the ex- penses of street extension, for thy tinal pay- ment of which it was hoped the general government would consent to become joint ly Hable. “The importance of bond legislation is be- lieved to be only second to the passage of the street extension bill; indeed, your com- mittee are of the opinion that little will be accomplished under this bill unless a bond issue is provided for. “Every effort should be made to secure this legislation and to have the general government made liable for the paymert of one-half of such bonds as are authorized for this purpose. This committee cannot too strongly urge the importance of ener- getic action in this direction by che hoard of trade. “The Commissioners of the DfStrict have prepared a plan of street extension, which, though tentative at present, will probably meet with final approval. This plan is now in the hands of Mr. Frederick Law Olm- stead, a gentleman of national reputation as a landscape gardener, who, acting under authority of Congress, will e such sug- gestions and recommendations as will pro- mote the beauty of the city in the great and important work of street extension. A Pablic Library. In the report of the committee on parks and reservaticns submitted by the chair- man, Henry F. Bloant, reference was made to the fight that was conducted by the com- mittee to protect the Potomac flats from in- vasion by a railroad, and success in this particular before the committees of Con- gress was largely attributed by the com- mittee to the almost unanimous support received from the board. Reference was made in the report te the employment of Frederick Law Olmstead to take the in- itiatory steps in laying out and connecting our suburban parks. The committee sug- gested some action by the board looking to the advancement of the case of the title to the Potomac flats now before the courts. Upon motion by Mr. C. C. Glover, the president of the board was authorized to ap- point a committee of three to aid in ob- taining a settlement of a question ‘of the title to the flats. Mr. James T. Dubois presented the report of the committee cn public library, in the absence of the chairman, Mr. Theodore W. Noyes. After detailing the operations of the committee in preparing a bill for a free public library and obtaining its presenta- tion in the two houses of Congress, the re- port gave a brief sketch of the provisions of the measure, and thus concludes: “That we need a public library here there can be no doubt. The 65,000 school children of the District demand it, the 20,000 officers, clerk: and employes of the national government resident here would gladly see it estab- Mshed; the 40,000 working men of the Dis- trict would welcome it as a personal benefit to themselves and to their children, and every one of our 250,000 inhabitants would hail it as a public blessing. Therefore, your committee feels confident. that with the earn- est and hearty support of this board, and a strong helping hand from the citizens of the District, that legislation can be secured dur- ing the coming session which will crown our efforts with considerable succéss.” A verbal report from the committee on sewerage was made by Mr. Albert N. Reed, in which the hope was expressed that the coming Congress might find time to pay attention to this most important subject. As to Manufactures. In the absence of the chairman of the committee on insurance, Mr. Isador Saks, the report was handed in by Mr. Lothrop. Reference was made to the report of the committee made at the meeting of the board held OctoLer 24 last, in which the condition of the fire department was clearly set forth, and the statement was made that the pres- ent facilities were entirely inadequate for the proper protection of the District. The measures necessary to correct the present defects were presented in that report. The committee urged that the board make per- sistent and energtic efforts to secure action. The report of the committee on com- merce waa presented by Mr. H. L. Briscoo, chairman, in wMica attention was called to the advantage that would result if the ONE ENJOY Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts genily yet promptly on the Kidneys, wiver and Bowels, cleanses the sys- tem effectually, dispels colds, head- aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro- duced, pleasing to the taste and ac- ceptable to the stomach, prompt ia ~ its action and truly beneficial in iw effects, prepared only from the mosy healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all und have made it the most pone it remedy known. yrup of Figs is for sale in 50¢ and $1 bottles by all leading drug: gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substi ite. CAL “ORNIA FIG SYRUP CO SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, rey ie. ev ‘4 "ORK, MV. Bargain In Hair Switches. $2.50, Was $5.00. $4.50, Was $6.00. $6.5c, Was $10.00. In all shades; also large re- ductions in Gray Switches. Hair Dressing, Cutting and Shampooing in best manner by competent artists at S. Heller’s, 720 7th St. Women Are Good Judges Of Tea, That's why the, major of, women provounce BURCHELL SPRING LEAF TEA the _ finest Drought to this country. Its purity, strength and delicious flavor are purpassed by none—no matter bow high the price. Its price 1s about half what”a. similar tea ordinarily costs. But te C7'See that my name ts on every ind and half-pound . 14a N. W. BURCH. 1825 F . importing merchants of the District should make use of the custom house here. Some interesting statistics were given in regard to the commerce of the District, which showed that the principal articles of local commerce are coal, lumber, ice and flour. The output of two large flour mills aud the same number of cornmeal milis furnishes material for quita an eatensive export trade. The ‘committee expressed the con- viction “that a wise ard broad-spiritsd public policy dictates that the board of trade use its best efforts to encourage and promote the development within the limits of the District of Columbia and the ad- Joining sections of Maryland and Virginia of such manufactures as existing condl- tions will allow to flourish in successful competition with other localities, and which, at the same time, will not tend to injure the national capital by affecting harmfully its grandeur and beauty or the welfare and comfort of its inhabitants.” Mr. Thomas W. Smith, the chairman of the committee on membership, submitted @ report. Much of the information that it contained was incorporated in the report of the secretary. The report urged the importance of extending the membership cf the board. Election of Directors. Attention was called by Mr. Simon Wolf to the great length of the meeting, and he suggested that the reports might be print- ed in advance and distributed among the members, and the recommendations briefed in the report of the president. After dis- cussion, the matter was referred to the board of directors to formulate some plan whereby the business of the board, which has grown enormously in the past year, might be facilitated. The ballot box was then besieged. The judges of election, Messrs. Deeble, Bal- linger and H. K. Willard, were kept bu: for some time receiving the ballots that were cast for the successors of the ten re- tiring directors, Messrs. B. H. Warner, A. T. Britton, ¥."L. Moore, C. J. Bell, T. W. Noyes, Thos. Somerville, Sam). Ross, 8. A. Wheatley, J. M. Wilson and W. A. Wim- satt. The fcllowing were elected: John B. Wight, Brainard H. Warner, Alexander T. Britton, Frederick L. Moore, Charles J. Bell, R. Ross Perry, Henry F. Blount, ‘Theodore W. Noyes, Thomas Somerville, Augustus S. Worthington. knows a good thing when she sees it. She recognizes and takes ad- vantage of anything that helps to lighten her burden of care. This is the reason so many discrimin- ating women use DUSI WaAsHING PowDER It works .wonders in the home, giving the floors, the doors, the pots and pans, the silverware and dishes, an entirely different aspect. It’s the most popular cleaner, at the most popular price. Ask the Grocer for it. Sold in four pound packages. Price 5 cts. Made only by The N. K. Fairbank Company, Chicago, St. Louis, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Do You. Wish to purchase a MUSICAL INSTRU- MENT of any make or description. We have them. IMPORTED MUSIC BOXES, MANDOLINS, RARE OLD VIOLINS, STEWART BANJOS, BAY STATE GUITARS. 4 LARGE and complete assortment of trimmings for all instruments. NEW and popular standard MUSIC in great variety, suitable and arranged for all instruments. SPECIAL DISCOUNTS TO THE PRO- FESSION. Sanders & Stayman, LEADING MUSIC HOUSE, 934 F St. N. W. it Every honest man is rich, because be has got all money can bring him—CREDIT. Got it by special privilege of our Equitable Credit System. Yon don't have to ask for it here. It is yours—belongs to you. We don't ask you to pay cash— don't expect you to—don’t want you. Wouldn't give you a penny’s discount for it. So don’t have any delicacy about it. Come in—and be as lavish in your selections of FURNITURD — CARPETS —DRAP- ERIES—STOVES, ETC. as your needs or inclination dictate. When you bave got all you want—you and us will enter into an agreement— us to accept—and you to pay such an amount weekly or monthly as you can spare. ‘That's all there ts to it. House & Herrmann, 917, 919, 921 and 923 7th St. 636 Mass. Ave. n0ld Sooeeeeeeeresees Your Overcoat Look Rusty? ‘Think you need a new one? Save your mone} —send the old one here. Our Naptha Clean- ing REMOVES ALL GREASE and “rustiness,”” making your coat look as bright and fresh as new. Drop a .postal—wagon calls, Anton Fischer, 906 G St., Matchleos Process Dyeing and Cleaning. sa - DUFFY'S PURE FOR MEDICINAL USE NO FUSEL OIL To be kept on the shelf and used as eded, in the months when chill air attacks the throat and lungs. NO MORE COUGHING, SNEEZING, NOR SHIVERING, A barrier against bronchitis, pneus monin, asthma, sore throat, hard » choking up and other imps win the tra: Jack A household Don’t let th elves For ilestrated eas S$ MALT WHISKEY Rochester, N. Y. TT TaN TN Watches, Solid Silver, $8.65. If you're in able Watch where. L7Gold-filled Watches, with written guarantee, $9.45. Pl. Schuster, 717 Market Space. sen TTT FAT Folks Get Thin. Dr. Edison’s Famous Obesity Pills and Bands and Obesity Fruit Salt re- duce your weight without such as TT nol8m | & Co. Sirs: Now that I have given Dr. Loring Dear more shay form and afforded comfort. I have had to bave all dresses attered. “Sincerely yours, Mise CATH ‘ROY FISH. ave, oP et es eke tip ‘on tine “Obesity anda Pitts the pratt ‘sali, = LORING & O0., 42 West 224 st... Department HS Nem derk: oF 22 Hamilton piace, ‘meat ]ODERN PHARMACY, K Salt ‘in stock.” Ladies ‘will find a The Bands cost $2.50 up; bottle, and Pills $1.60 per bottle, or 8 bottles Address ee7-3m SoCo COCO SOOSSOOS. LOOK e. HUDSON BAY FUR CO. 515 11th st, rs SELSSSOSS SESS SOOOS OOO OCS 3FREE OF CHARGE. FOREOTOLERS9O9 5900540054 oal.Coal. Coal. - . WOOD, COKE AND COAL. H. T. WILDER, R K. COOK. Formerly with Thos, R. Martin. Wilder& Cook, (Successors to White & Mitchell.) Main office, 1706 7th st. nw. ‘Telephone 1678, Store yard and wharf, Of 18% st. aw. ‘Telephone 1788. In addition to Messrs. White & Mitebell’s yard, 7th and R. 1. ave. we have secured a square of ground formerly occupied by the American Coal and Ice Co. We are now in a position to offer to our patrons and the public the very best ad- vantages on Coal, Wood and Coke. We have just received a new stock of Coal direct from the mines, which is of the very best quality that can be bought, and would say that our Furnace Coal is noted for its lasting qualities, being a pure article and free from slate, therefore making no clinkers. We take especial pains tm our Wood Department, buying the very best that can be bought, and would also say that we have the finest stock of Prepared Wood for open fre places in the city—Oak or Hickory. Dry and Weil-seasoned Kindling Wood always on hand in large quantities, All orders received by telephone or postal card receive prompt attention. Our motto is “Cleam Coal and Prompt Delivery.” ‘Thanking our many friends and patrons for past favors, and soliciting thelr future ontors, We are, most respectfully, WILDER & COOK. ‘Do08-6t Get the Best. THE CONCORD RARWESS, LUTZ & BRO. 497 Penn. are., adjoining Nathwal Hotel, Horse Blankets and Lap Rode at lew price els