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THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. Of Bread weremadeof mem spn mengmnm mm F A Prominent Writer Says ‘American Bread —is the product ef culinary guesswork and wicked ignorance.’ This is hardly just to the majority of American housekeepers, mest ef whom are excellent breadmakers and err in but one particular, viz: the selection of a good flour. There are very few good flours on the market—but Ceres is one of them. All of the Pure Food Prize Loaves “Ceres Flour.” nners and all of these who mention in the recent at the Pure Food om Hall—used Ceres All the prize w Ceres is for sale by all grocers. Accept no ubstitute. Wim. M. Galt & Co., Wholesalers, Cor. ist and Ind. Ave. | |FRAMES | TO ORDER Hair Vigor At Veerhoff’s, 1217 F St. The framing of pictures represents one of the principal features of our business. We pot only carry the largest line of mold- ing, but our experience and facilities enable us to name the lowest prices. Picture frame styles change nearly every season, so have your pictures reframed. Veerhoff’s Art Galleries, 1217 F St. $e23-28d Dinner Sets, ' Tea Sets, Toilet Sets. FRENCH, AMERICAN and ENGLISH CHINA. DIN ER S SEIS, $10 up. ‘TEA SETS, $5 and up. TOILET SETS, $2.50 up. Call and get our prices. We can save you money on China and Housefurnishings. M. W. Beveridge, IMPORTER of POTTERY and PORCELAIN, Ja23-28d 1215 F AND 1214 G STS. In every Esti- TS oh Naseer os aaa Remarkable Shoe Selling $ Goirg on here now. We're selling out everything to close business. Bargains $ GS shoe values for every 50 to $3.50 Shoes, 8ec. Ladies’ Shoes—mostly narrow widths —fine dongola kid stock. Everything else in proportion. Tucker’s, 1923 Pa. sath e FR ree OS Furniture (Reupholstered eerie eat material mates on the cost free. OUR FAMOUS COUCH 1s 9 marvel of worth at $10 See it. THE HOUGHTON CO. 1214 F OST. N.W. $a23.204 ee Harness Very Low. We are closing out our entire Harness De- . Sam: partment at greatly reduced prices. ple bargains $13.80 $11.25 WS Busgy Harness. 15 i sy Harness. AYER’S PREVENTS BALDNESS, « Removes ‘Dandruff Axe RESTORES COLOR To | axers Faded & Gray HAIR VIGOR FOR » “HAIR. GROWTH AND oe COLOR. THE Best Dressing. PARANA AAS COSOSCOSOSOSO OOO sDeception Is Rampant. Certain flour merchants, feeling the great popularity of “CREAM BLEND" FLOUR, would have the public believe that THEIR brand is @ “blended flour also. Don't be deceived. Meritorious things, the world over, are counterfeited. “Cream Blend’ ts no exception. sCream Blend: Flour Sells ENTIRELY ON Its sale 1s unprecedented in the history of trade (considering the length of time it has been on the market), and fs daily on the 1n- in the ITS MERITS. “Cream Blend” amallest possible BEST QUALITIES of choice WINTER and SPRIN flours.—It's therefore ‘THE TRACT OF AMERICA’S: ee BEST WHEAT—and makes MORE BREAD and THE BEST BREAD and Pastry it's possible to make! unites quantity. THB + w ‘Ask your grocer for ‘Cream Blend,” and take no other. B. B. Earnshaw & Bro., Wholesale Flour and Feed Dealers, 1105-1107-1109 11TH STREET AND 1000-1002 M STREET Sepscestsesesesceseaceeses ‘. BL, E. ee) STUDENTS Ww placed over 500 studies that formerly wold at 20 cents to $1 each on sale at 5 and 10 cents each, The entire lot 1s in good condition and embraces. ever; Many tusty bits of studies are here. If you have uo p would be wise to se to learn that we have Ml be glad var! land: ‘of subjec pe and figure esent need for these tt ure a few for future "Geo. F. Muth & Co., 418 7TH ST. N. Successors to Geo. Tyneal, fr. sory to Goo, Rypeah FS a2. 24d GREASE Kneessi, 425 7th St. Dr. Shade’s Specialties: Heart, Hoover & Snyder WILL MOVE TO 1211 F ST. - REMOVAL SALE BEGINS TOMORROW. Every Pair of Shoes Reduced. You know the class of shoes we handle. You know our reputation for probity. We are notsensationalists! Were it not for the fact that we pro- pose to open our F st. store with an entire new stock, and the most extensive line of Spring and Summer Oxfords, we would not inaugurate this sale. We have no old stock. We watch it too closely to per= mit any accumulation. Every pair is worth its regular price =--already 25c. and 50c. per pair lower than at most shoe stores---yet every pairhas been reduced==-some pairsconsider= ably more than others---ac- cording to style, quality and quantity. It is ummecessary to state that there has been no such opportunity as this to buy such fine shoes for so little money. HOOVER & SNYDER, 1217 Pa. Ave. 2| MERTZ BLDG., =| Ls PA. AVE. j Lungs, Throat, Catarrh, Asthma, ‘i! And all diseases of the Chest and Air Passages. Office hours: to 10 a. m., 1 to 3 and 4 to 6 p.m. Consultation free. Ja22-m,t,w,t.f-tf FACIAL BLEMISHES. ‘The only institution in the south devoted exclu- =| | sively to the treatment of diseases of the Skin, Scalp and Blood and the removal of Facial Blem- ishes. i} ACNE, MOLES, ECZE) WARTS, PIMPL 3 RED RED VEL PHMARKS, 1 OILY SKIN, LUOUS HAIR, i} BLACKHEADS, And all blemishes in or DANDRUFF, under the skin. Dr. Hepburn, | Dermatologist, Graduate Jefferson Med. Col., Phila. University of Vienna. COR. 11TH AND F STS. Ja5-40-e0 nd the Royal CONSULTATION FREE. iv eee EEE RES ERES SE SERENE EES ‘Canned Goods we will sell till TOMATOES. 80c, Commencing today, eeererrcoce $ EARLY “JUN et Z Burba: Potatoes T. REDMAN'S 4 Store, 44 LA. AVE., esale and Retail Groceries. "Phone 192. @ Stee cocccccccccococes “Magnificent Furs 7 7 ” At Bargain Prices. We have marked down cur line of Chote Fur Coats, Tackets, Capes, Muffs, Boas and Scarfs to reduce stock 2. Censult our prices before pur- : mecnemetic ee Ja22-20a Don’t Wear Clothes ‘That are out of repair. Don't be “‘sloppy,"” wher {t costs so little to have buttons, Mnings and bindiags replaced and worn darnel. Putting on new COAT COL- is oae of our neatest acts—50 CENTS. Do your vlg_need_ attention? Remem- ber, WE _MEND EVERYTHING FOR BUSY MEN AND WOMEN. Universal Mending Co., ROOM 4, 1114-1116 F ST. DRUNKENNESS OR TH cured by admini 1n29-2m LIQUOR HABIT POST- ring Dr. Haines’ Golden ifie. It can be given in a cup of coffee or or {n food, without the knowledge of the path It {s absolutely barmles and will effect @ permanent and speedy cure, whether the patient Js a moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck. It has been given in thousands of cases, and io Instance a perfe cure has followed. It once impregnated. with an utter impossibility GOL SPE- , Ohio. Particulars the Mquor app ait IO CO., Cinctnn free. To be hi Sth and Eat bite GATARRH IS VERY ¥ ton in all {ts forms—Rhinitis tion of hearing. gastric troubl next door to ¥. M. C. A., Yi “ave, makes spectalty of all forms of catarrh and a reveal \ i office practice. Consultation free. ja23-wasim* arg MEI ‘diminu- Dr. GRACY, “‘Phosphatic Emulsion Made In Our Window.” Best materials? Of course, and not afratd to show you how it 1s made—idok in the window. Prices, 85c., Sc. and $1.10. IZ Ogram’s, P.! Chapped Hands and Faces Cured by Pine Blossom Soap. The best Medicated Tollet Soap known for inflammation, blotches and all skin blem- ishes. Chapping and roughening of the skin can be prevented by using this soap freely. Pure and antiseptic, it 1s always soothing and healing in {ts effect. Price 25 Cents, AT ALL DRUGGISTS. Foster Medicine Co., Baltimore, Md. 4212r-12 POSSESSES Prepared according to the formula Animal of Dr. Wm. A. Hammond, in his Extracts itoraters at Washington, D. C. The most wonderful therapeutic discovery since the days of Jenner. Dose, 5 drops. Price (2 dr.), .60, “At all druggists or from the COLUMBIA "CHEMICAL CO., Washington, D. C. Send for book. d20-thtt Gray Hair A thing of the past when Nattan's Crystal Discovery ts used. Stops the hair from falling out, arrests dandruff and makes the nicest dressing for the halr one cau use. No poison, No sediment. No stains. Price, $1. Trial size, 25c. KOLB PHAR- MACY, SOLE AGENTS, 438 TTH ST. N.W. Ja21-tt H and H. No family should be without it. It cleans silks, laces and the finest fabrics with- out injury. Removes grease and paint. Is unequaled for the bath and shampoo. az3-1m* New Gowns are in Demand During this season of “gayety."" Easy to have Dew gowns, Send us your old ones to be cleaned. We’ at make them as fresh and “new? as when first worn, without slightest injury to delicate fabrics oe 1chenee in color. Reasonable prices. Wagon call ‘Anton Fischer, 906 G St. §a28-104 ONLY 8 CENTS A COPY FOR STANDARD AND POPULAR MUSIO AT 'THOMSON’S MUSIC STORE, 521 11TH ST. SELLING BELOW COST TO CLOSE BUSINESS. Ja2-3m Favors, Maske, Toys, Scrap Book Bictures, ene ae Neterials for Pa ir Fancy Wé saper Flowers made to order. J. JAY GOULD, 421 oth st. a2T-1m* Buchanan Bros., CoE Sa ne pOPTICIANS. Fitts rls fs oui ‘business. Examination and consultation at ay bour. a20-tf IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH BM SURB ‘and use that old and well-tried zemedy, Mra. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething. It soothes the child, goftens the gum, allays all ain, cures wind colic and is the best remedy for larthoea. 25 cents a bottle. ge10-19 THE MODERN MIRACLES OF HEALING WHICH ‘are indisputably performed by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills should receive the closest |tnvestiga- tion by sick people and thelr friends.ja23-tu€thly A WOMAN WHO IS WEAK, NERVOUS and ‘sleepless, and who bas cold hands and fect, can- not feel’ and act like a well person. Carter's Tron Pills equalize the circulation, remove nerv- ousness and give strength and rest. NOTHING CONTRIBUTES MORB TOWARDS A sound digestion than the use of Dr. Siegert's An- gostura Bitters, the celebrated appetizer. Jals NAVY PERSONNEL Bill Prepared by a Joint Oongres- sional Committee. CONFLICTING OPINIONS IN THE SERVICE Arguments of Those Who Favor the Pending Measure. THE OPPOSITION’S VIEWS All the officers of the navy display an intense interest in the pending legisla- tion for ‘“‘an increased efficiency of the personnel of the navy and marine corps.” It contemplates an extensive reorganization of the navy as at present constituted and is far-reaching in its effects. The naval affairs committees of both houses have agreed upon a measure, d@igned to remedy the acknowledged defects in the existing system. This bill occupies a favorable place on the calendars of the Senate and of the House, and will probably be taken up for consideration in one or the other, and possibly jn both, houses next week. The two bills, while differing in verbiage, are practically the same in all essential de- tails. Their provisions have already been published in The Star, and consequently are well known, Conflicting Opinions. Recently considerable opposition to the pending measure has developed among a class of naval officers whose interests are said to be jeopardized by its provisions. A Star reporter, who investigated the matter today, found that there were two distinctly conflicting opinions among naval officers as to the merits of the proposed legislation. It 1s favored by all the line officers below the grade of Neutenant commander and by about 10 per cent of the line officers of and above that grade. It is strongly op- posed by all the staff corps and by about 0 per cent of the line officers of and above the grade of Neutenant commander. Each side is constrained to admit, however, that its position is influenced to an extent by personal considerations. There is no ap- parent dispute on the general proposition that something must be done for the im- provement of the service. The controversy is almcst entirely over the manner of its consummation, Asa result of a general canvass The Star is able to present briefly the represe tive views of both sides to the controver The position of the naval officers favoring the pending measure 1s embodied in the following prepared statement: Those Who Favor the Proposed BAIL. “The reorganization of the navy person- nel has been recommended by the Prest- dent and the Secretary of the Navy. Con- gress intrusted the question to a joint commission, which, having obtained the views of the Secretary of the Navy and many distinguished officers and intelligent enlisted men, framed a measure, which it is believed will effect the desired end,while dcing the least injustice to individuals now in the service. ‘Of course, no remodeling of the service can be had without interfering in some measure with the rights and privileges now enjoyed by some officers. “While the Secretary included in his original recommendation only the line or executive branch, considering that the va- rious staff corps were not in such urgent need of relicf at the present time, certain representatiyes of these corps appeared be- fore the joint committee and insisted t they should also be reorganized. Some wanted the line titles, while retaining their own higher pay. Others wanted their positions as chiefs of bureaus made permanent, instead of four-year appoint- nents, as the present law requires. These latter were, of course, the present incum- bents of these offices, anc it may be that their ideas would be different were they pot now holding the places. Strong efforts are being made by various staff officers and some line officers to pre- vent any action on the bill, This is mani- festly wrong and a vote should be at once obtained on the bill, and, if meritorious, it shuuld pass. The Com Tho joint committee in its report made the following observations: “Recognizing the broad principle that a navy should exist solely for war purposes, its organizaticn and training should be with that one end in view. Every part of the naval establishment should be kept in a state of readiness for war. “It is found that from a series of causes, for which the officers themselves are in nowise to blame, the active list of the line officers of the navy will soon be brought Into a condition which, if not promptly averted by congressional action, will in- jure the efficiency of the naval service to a degree truly disastrous. This deplorable situation will be recognized when it is seen that while in 1804 the age at reaching the grade of rear admiral is fifty-eight yea this age will increase until, in 1004, it w be sixty and one-half with only eighteen months to serve before retirement; in ISM the age at reaching the grade of captain is fifty and one-half years, which increases till, in 1904, it will be fifty-eight and one- half years; in 1894 the age at reaching the grade of commander is forty-elght and three-quarter years, whioh increases till, in 1904, it will be fifty-five and one-nalf years. “This condition of affairs 1s a convincing argument to an impartial mind that a radical modification of existing law must be made to prevent the personnel of the line of the navy, for sea service, from be- coming inefficient from further stagnation in promotion. “A man of fifty-six has not passed the age when he is useful to command one of these huge fighting machines, provided he is habituated to the responsibility of com- mand and has gained confidence and seif- reliance from long experience in command, but should a man at this mature age be given command for the first time, habits of dependence, resulting from long of obedience to an immediate superior, will have so become his nature that he will lack the quickness and nerve to make the rapid decisions absolutely necessary to enable him to direct with advantage a ship, and especially one of the modern type. “There is no product of human ingenuity more complicated than a modern battle ship, and no officer should be intrusted with the command of such a vessel whose brain and nerves have not been so trained as to enable him to act in an emergency with promptness and decision. The success in battle of such a ship depends almost ab- solutely upon one man, and it would seem to be folly to expend $4,000,000 or $5,000,000 in building such a vessel, at the same time to economize by saving a few thousand dollars in the training of the officers who are to command them.” Views of the Opposition. The views of the opposition, including the staff corps and many of the older line officers, are embodied in the subjoined statement anent the pending measure: “The hope that Congress had at last de- vised a scheme for the betterment of the navy that would be generally acceptable proves not to be well founded. Now that both naval committees have reported it, it is being denounced by all the staff corps and by 90 per cent of the line of and above the grade of lHeutenant commander. It ts asserted that {t benefits only the younger men of the line, that it sacrifices all but 10 per cent of the older men of established reputation and experlence, and reduces the pay and creates the same stagnation in the staff (who constitute one-half of the navy) that is sought to be done away with in the line. ittee’s Observations. .e naval force of the United States now consists of fifty vessels, including four torpedo boats; of thirteen monitors, per- manently laid up; and of fourteen vesseis under construction, some not even named. For the fifty effective vessels, there ara now in the navy forty-five captains, of whom only thirteen are at sea; eighty-five commanders, of whom only fourteen, and of seventy-four lieutenant commanders, of whom only seven are in command; a total of two hundred and four commanding offi- cers for a maximum of forty (actually thirty-four) vessels in cominission, yet this bill proposes to increase the captains to sixty and the commanders to one hundred, making the total two hundred and thirty- four. How the efficiency of the navy can be increased and practical experience in command be thus promoted, are difficult to mee, Similarly, with only five naval stations, the list of rear admirals is to be increase’ from six to sixteen, or sixteen officers o/ the rank of major general for a force of 8,500 men, as compared with three of this grade in the army of 25,000. Expense Not All. “The expense which this will entail is not all. A reserve lst is to be created from the officers appointed during the war period (1861-67), to number about ninety- five, who, as well as all the twenty-two officers incorporated from the volunteers because of their excellent war record, are to be considered hereafter as additional to the total of 726 line officers allowed by law, or §43 in all, causing an aggregate increased yearly expenditure for pay of $827,063. “To neutralize this in a measure, under the pretext of giving the staff positive rank and equalizing their pay with the line, a virtual reduction of staff pay is previded. While 147 vacancies for line of- ficers are created by the thirty additions numbers, the reserve list and the exlinea- tion of the volunteers, no such rapid pro- j motion is provided for the staff, so that while a junior line Heutenant may pass through that grade in three and a half years and get increased pay, a junior lieu- tenant in the medical corps will be ten years getting the same advance, of the engineer cerps six years and of the pay corps seven. A Simple Solution. “A very simple solution of the question is ait of for Congress to put the line and : the navy on the same footing precis: matter of rank, precedence, pay and emol- uments, grade fo- grade, as in the army, where the bitter contention which divide the navy into two hostile halves does exist. The staff officer of the na same ambition and esprit de cory army confrere and his line collea: the efficiency of the service will nc proved by degrading and humiliating his any more than it will be by unjust dis- crimination against the older and experi- enced officers of the line alone. er gta The Dog Barked. “The idea of a barking dog di policeman,” remarked Prosecuting ney Pugh in the Police Court ye! afternoon. “I’m eurprised.” Policeman R. E. Doyle was the officer who claimed that his rest had been dis- turbed by William Baxter's canine, and was on the witness stand, and the de- fendant stood there, ready to make his statement. “Where d2 you do most of your sleep- ing?” the officer was asked. “I would like to do it at home when I have a day off,” was the officer's 5 “but this dog makes so much noi can’t sleep.” ‘When is your day off? “I call tt my da there to annoy me. The defendant denied tha the amount of noise descril cer, and said that when he urbing a Attor- terday said Bax- | the alley and biows his horn,’ ter, “the dog usually barks. “Indeed!” remarked Mr. Pugh, the dog is delighted at the ap the garbage man. Weil, I dog, for the garbage man very often.” Mr. Pugh added that there is a dog back of his house, and he has an idea of bring- ing its owner to accourt. Baxter promised to take his dog out of the city this week, and the court took his “Even personal bonds. = ———— Columbia Lodge. Columbia Lodge of Good Templars met at Scciety Temple last evening. A large and interested membership was in attendance and transacted the large amount of busi- ress that ‘claimed attention with that dis- patch and method for which the lodge is celebrated. Next week the recular m ing will be omitted, as the lodge, in h of the tenth annive of its organi tion, will hold a rece for which ¢ of invitation ere out. mon will be preached E Street Baptist Church, in upon which the lodge will be joined by the order generally and some of the lodges a body. Oficers for the incoming te were elected at the meeting last even as follows: Chief tempiar, Je vice templar, Miss Ida P C.F. W. Bergman; John Hough; treasurer, chaplain, Miss Lydia Bell; mars Dayis; guard, Miss M. Colbath N. LB. Milliken. Delegate: is 2, No. 2, to be organized Fric February 1, were also elected as follows: Jesse” C. Suter, C. F. W. Bergman, Edw. Jones, John Hevgh and John Hanson, ates, Misses M. Colbath, Ida Pe y, Mamie Evans and Emma Pitkins and Mr. A. W. Davis. > Methods of Relief. W. H. G. Simmons, district master wor man of the Knights of Labor, add the local assembly of tinners last As a remedy for the unsatisfactory of labor in the District, Mr. Simmons su gested that landicrds should repair their premises. A very large number of build- ings stood in need of repair, and this work would afford employment for very many | men, and at the same time accrue to the benefit of the landlords. This, he thought, would restore confidence and building op=r- ations would go forward in the spring with renewed life. As the second way of improving the condition of the people of the District, he suggested the erection of new public’ schools e surplus in the treasury to the credit of the District fund could be applied in this way. He referred | to the fact that the Commissioners in their estimates asked for enough money t duct the p t schools on the the present attendance, and then got ont about one-half of what they asked. He opposed the issue of bonds for the extca- sion of streets and sewers. He als in favor of local self-government fo: District. ——e Anniversary Sermon. Next Sunday evening the Women's Chr! tian Association and their friends will at- tend the Western Pre: terian Church, H between 19th and 20th streets, for the pur- pose of listening to the Rev. Howard En- nis, who will preach the twenty-fou niversary pelation. home sustained by the association fs loc: at 1319 13th street, and the members of the association extend a cordial invitation to all interested to attend the serv: s Sunday evening. Mrs. John M. Harlan fs pr of the association, and among the } managers are Mrs. Melville W. Henry B. Brown, Mrs. George Shiras Mrs. S. C. Pomeroy, Mrs. John Dalz Mrs. Thomas Wilson, Mrs. Whiitle Mrs. George O. Little, and many ott men interested in religious and c works. SS The New D. C. Base Ball Club. The base ball team known last season as the District Commissioners’ team has been organized as the District of Columbia Bare Ball Club. The new officers are: C. B. Hunt, manager; M. C. Hazen, assistant manager, secretary and treasurer, and Ed. A. Fuller, captain. The club will b pesed of Harry A. Marsden, Rc Barr, Harry Yates, William Boy« Hazen, Lamar Cobb, Henry and Donovan, J. E. Jones, B. A. Futler, € perlain and Black. It will be remembered that this nine won the champio the departmental league last year. — Not Censurable. Relative to the communication of Mr. Charles F. Roberts of 926 F street north- } west calling attention to the alle erogatory and unjust conduct on the par Sergt. James E. Mulhall of the police force, on the occas: ington, the Commissioners him that they have invest ter and are of the opinion that the ge ee testimony tends to indicate that the ac of Sergt. Mulhall was not censurable, the circumstances. er Geological Society. The classification of all knowledge the relation of geology to other scie! was discussed by Major J. W. Po! evening at the regular meeting of the logical Society. If you are a po to pit on your nigl a night-c of make assurance doubly sure. ELECTED OFFICERS. Woodburn Citizens Hold a Meeting and Transact Business. The semi-annual election Tuesday even- ing attracted a good attendance at the meeting of the Woodburn Citizens’ Asso- ciation, which was held at Kelly’s Hall, with Vice President Walker in the chair. After Mr. John Clarke had been admitted to membership the chairman of the school house committce reported that, owing to so much work, he had failed to wait on the Senate committee in regard to the bill now before them, making provision for a new site and a new school house for this much-negiected neighborhood. He said he would endeavor to see them, however, in a few days. Mr. B. F. Joy of the post office commit- tee reported no progress, and on motion Messrs. Morgan and Walker were added to mmittee, and 4 meeting will be held at 7:30 o'clock next Tuesday evening at the residence of Dr. Walker, for the purpose of stirring up the post office authorities. Mr. John Kelly of the road committee re- Pe d that a letter had been written the Commissioners in reference to the bad con- dition of Rock Creek Church road, but that no answer had been received. The semi-annual election of officers then tcok place, with the following result: Presi- dent, A. Walker; vice president, John Kelly; secretary, John’ Meiklejohn; treasurer, B. F. Joy. ‘On motion a vote of thanks was tendered the retiring president, Mr. H. J. Morgan, and the secretary was instructed to convey the same to him in writing. pT Ta MORE MONEY NEEDED. Superintendent Miles on the Wants of the Telegraph System. Henry R. Miles, superintendent of the sraph and telephone service, in a lengthy communication to the Commission- ers yesterd: calls attention to certain amendments which he thinks ought to be to House bill S388, entitled “An act making appropriations to provide for the experses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1896."" In his letter he recommends the sum of »0 for general expenses. The bill at nt provides only $0,000, he says. The which he recommends ought to be sum appropriated for reasons he set forth in his last annual report. The fire alarm telegraph is the safety valve, he says, of all the combustible material in the District of Columbia, and should afford the most ample protection to both property and human life, but if not kept in good order it ceases to be reliabie, and it cannot be kept in good order on an Insufficient appro- priation. The police patrol system, he s second only in importance to the m telegraph. Both need extensive Faneral of Gen. Benet. Tke funeral of the ls gadier Gen- retired, eral Stephen V. Benet, U. se death was announced in’ rday’s Star, will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence, 1717 I street. Re , rector of St. John’s P. E, Chur 1 conduct the religious ser t will be at Arlington. ¥ wil] act as ho Drum, Ba tmouth and W. Robertson . J. Almy. et sa made an e in St. Augus and gradua y in 183), Most of his the Aiilitary vice was in the ordnance department, and he be- came an expert in that branch of the serv- ice. He ha ‘se of the arsenal at Frankfort, 1; for many yezrs and was subsequently appointed chief of the ord- nance bureau, War Depariment, with the rank of brigadier general. He’ held this important office up to the date of his re- tirement, in 1891, since which time he has lived qu in this city. He was the author of several works in regard to ran , land military law. He leaves a widow and two sons, Captain J. W. Benet of the or wrence i bee Company. So ance departme of the Hotch was in the pariors of the Y. M. C. A. last even- ing. Mrs. J.H.Meriwether of t dies’ cem- mittee introduced Mrs. H. C ruce, who, with an appropriate speech on behalf of the committee, ry ait of Mr. asso. atic’ to aid the generous © or cf the ci and quite e were rantity of ht to the 's of the Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed as follow Chas. H. Bates to Henry W. Reed, lot 5 $204 Chas. Early, tr., to Henry E. Hinman, lots 131 to 184, in Hurlbur on of Mount Ple: ant Plains; $10. James R. F 1. to Albert C. Murdaugh htwood Park; $10. Ch: . H, Pickford, lot 81, sq. Wm. Saunders to Mary J. Haiistock, lot 8, Whittingham; $10, Archibald C, Walter et ux. to Henry B. Duley $10, Wm. A. Kimmel Marshall, lot 31, sq. ning et ux. to Almena B. W and 19, blk. 30, Mount Ple: zressional By reason of a hot box the cen Mmited express over the Balti Potemac railroad, due in this city at o'clock last evening, was delayed at Dea: wood about two hoi GOUT, RHEUMATISM, gout, or any gouty or its surest remeds Rheumatic tion wh ic acid in the Blood. een proved in hundreds of years and in cases at Carlsbad. y of the ailments ‘rou epsia, indige Carlsbad cures t nit on by ee perverted n, and nutrition, cures the’ constipati permanently. But the best way is to prevent A little Carlsbad del Sault taken when y spect any trouble will keep your stomach and liver and bowels and kidneys in perfect orde e only the genuis shad Salt (olidified and bot signature of * Go tea than No Matter Where You Rerene found. It's a 497 Pena. ave., adjoining Horse Biankets and Lap Robes at low prices. oclG .