Evening Star Newspaper, August 3, 1895, Page 5

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, Patats Royal = G AND 17H STREETS. sesh. LISNER. The degree of merit of anything can only be de- termined by comparisons. We ask comparison of the goods quoted below with those offered elsewhere at the prices. Ten’s Shirts. A 20,000 army here awaiting in- spection. Keen judges are most welcomed, for their comparisons will be made accurately. The 35c Shirts. The merits of the “Palais Royal” 35¢ Dress Shirt include superiority of muslin used in the body and the fineness of the linen in the bosom and cuffs. 7'They are reinforced back and front, have hand-tinished buttonholes, patent continuous stays, felled seams and tiny ‘stitckes, different length sleeves, extra width ond length of body, general superior finish. Other Shirts. Dress Shirts at 50c, 69¢ and 89¢. There are rival Shirts at or about these prices—will not comparisons tell you which are best? Negligee Shirts. The Percale and Madras Shirts in colors are now in three grand. lots at 44¢, 65¢ and 8g¢, respectively. They were lately 68c, $1 and $1.25, and originally 75c, $1, $1.25 and $1.50. Dress Goods. Late purchases were made so fav- orably that you will find compari- sons wi we result as follows: Be ¥ HERD FOR THE FLAIN AN Ute WACK MOHAINS AND FRENCH MERGES OF QUALITY USUALLY SOLD A7 50¢c. YARD FOR BLACK FIGURED MOMAIRS pein 6Se YARD.-IP JUDGED BY PREVAILING PRICE FOR EQUAL QUALITY. 50¢ YARD FOR 50-INCH DIAGONAL SERGE, IN BAVY AND BLACK, AND 39¢ FOR 45-INCH RERGES, EQUAL TO MANY SOLD AT 50e ¥D. You probably know that 25c yard is lowest prevailing price for Wash Silks—igce here. : 69c FOR S$¢. QUALITY BLACK FIGURED IN- DIA SILKS, AND 7Se FOR $1 BLACK G.G. SILK BROCADES. UALITZ FIGURED INDIA YARD FOR 50¢ je FOR $1.25 TAFFETA SILKS, IN KS, AND T5e FOI Cons. "New’ Liices. The importer’s loss brings Laces to us and you at prices that compare with prevailing quotations as fol- lows: ke lic YD. FOR CHOICE OF 50 F worTh fie, TO Se HAND-MADE EB RCHON Laces, PLAT A FO PARIS EACES: 2'10'0 INCHES WIDE. Be XARD, FOR GRAxD 101 oF SOETH 35 TO Se—LLACK AND . GUIPURS, BOURDE Bee {ORIENTAL AND INCHES |e a More ‘Ribbons. LACES, AN. All the rare shades, in best double face and corded edge effects, 2 to 4 inches, 33¢ to 50c yard. ed styles, shades and (These are the wi widths for col MORE QP VELVET Rip Underwear. Manufacturers’ surplus lot of cam- bric and muslin garments, compris- ing Gowns, Skirts, Corset Covers, at less than cost of production. Lot 1 at 39¢ for choice. Lot 2 at 59c for choice. Lot 3 at 68c for choice. Lot 4 at 98c for choice. EF See samples In 11th st. show window, and find bulk of tha stock on third-ficor bsrgain tables. eo Fee, Ribbed, Liste Worth 18 and 25e, eur G st. entrance Vests, at 12% and 18¢, first-floor bargain tables, 1,000 dozen Light-weight Black Hose from an overloaded importer means bargains for us and our patrons. 2le FOR 23 COTTON HOSE (Five. eS for $1). ‘Se FOR 35¢ os EB 85¢ FOR 50 LISLE (hrse pairs for $1). Choice Fans. The Japanese Fans are hurting gale of others, hence the following ‘reduced prices to lower stock—for Monday only. mae pairs for $1). ‘eather Betts The Silk Belts here at 25c and 48c are the rivals that make reduced prices for these of leather Sale FOR THE 230 ELIS. iN TAN AND BLACK. Dies AND CHIEDI se LEATHER SIZES FUR La- THA 4s: foraie FOR BE! LN ND BLACI IN fFNote that White Leather Belts are also here eC lowest prices. Sunday’sPost.| See page 7 for this season's lowest prices for Housefurnishing Goods. Palais Royai, Coe 5 AND ITH STREETS. Dost Sataccay 1 p.m) 1895—TWENTY PAGES. The Natives Of Honolulu —who haven't attaired the higher degrees of civillsation—are easily tatisticd. ‘Thelr wants are few. They don't. worry about the latest style hat, big sleeves or any other “fad.” With them a dougituut is a doughnut—and a loaf of bread is a leat of bread. Among cultured folks THE BEST is hardly good enough. The measure of their satisfaction is FULL, however, when they use— —because it NEVER FAILS, under Proper comlitions, to make IDEAL Bread, Rolla, Biscuits, Cake and Pastry. It may cost a few cents more in the “dust” tian flour made of ONE kind of wh2at—zrown on ONE sofl—in GNE ctmate—BUT WHEN RAKED IT’S THE CHEAP- EST MONEY CAN BUY! EyTry it next. time. All ficst- class grocers sell 1t. We are whole- salers only. B. B. Earnshaw & Bro., WHOLESALE FLOUR AND FEED DEALERS, 1205-1107-1109 11TH STREET S.E., AND 1090-1002 M STREET 8.5. it =] “Meses’ Corner."* Riding a BICYCLE {8 the best exercise you can enjoy. It's henlthful, enjoya- ble, extrenicly Invigorating. And the wheel to ride is the “IMPERIAL''—the one we sell. The Second Week Of Poses’ Half-Yearly Clearance Sale Begins Monday—and _busi- ness will be livelier, if any- thing, than during the first week. We've added _plentifully new fuel to the fire—and its lights will burn brightly for economic Carpet Buyers as a consequence. Here’s the way they run: In Carpets: 1,17 yards Extra Heavy Ingrain Carpets, in handsome 4esigns. Formerly 50c. ape Now .... Sle. fees yards BEST quality in Cai Regular te. au sity ao 4740. 550 yards good quality Tapestry Brussels. Were d0c. yard. Now..37Ce 975 yards good quality Tapestry Brussels. Regular Ge. quality. Now........ 42MC. 1,000 yards of our Colebrated Agra Carpets. Regular price, $1 yard. Now. 69c. 615 yards best quality Tapestiy Broucls. Former prle, Te. yard. Now. . §5¢. 1,575 yards extra qentilg ‘Tapes- try Brussels. Regular price, 90e. yard. 7ic. 950 yards Body Brussels, hand- some patterns, with bo:ders to match. - Regular $1 yard qual- ity. Now 74c. 1,500 yards best quality Pody Brussels, all the best makes. Regular price, $1.25 yard. Now.. OAC. 500 yards best quality Body Brussels, in lengths of 10 to 20 yards. “Now . . F4C. 750 yards Royal Javanese Wil- tons, “Actual vale, $1 yard. To close .. 75C. 1,500 yards Amerfenn Axmin- ster Curpets, handsome parlor 8 desiges. Were $1.25 yard. Now OBC. 1,000 yards Moquette Carpets, best quality. Reduced to...... 85c. 705 yards French Axminster Carpets. Regular price, $1.50. Now $1.c0 875 yards Wilton V Teg- ular $1.95 quality. Now... 85c. 25 ploces Heavy Floor Oileloth, Rew patterns. -Regnlar 25c. quality ... Igc. 200 yards Ollcloth, in short lengths, best quality, at half price seeesee 25¢. 20 yards gool quality Lino- Jeum. Was 5c. syuare yard. Now .... .. 45¢. 300 yards Linoleum, best qual- ity, tn short lengths, at half price . §0C. In Mattings: ee ee 8250 $4.50 50 rolls Fancy Jointiss Mat- $7.00 ting. Worth $8 per roll. Redued to 150 rolls Heavy Jointless $10 Matting. Regular price, per roll. Now... 200 rolls best quality Heavy jointless Matting. Regular price, $16 voll “Kow..-7-. 910.00 50 rolls Fancy Dovble-dyed Japirceo Matting. Regular on 35 C AND Gc. yard. Now. : SONS, W. B. MOSES F St. and rith. 1t Storage Warebouses—22d st. near M. Finest x\\CORFEE In the world is our Old MANDHELING JAVA and ARABIAN MO- CHA brands, Haven’t an equal for purity, strength, clearness and delicious flavor. Every pound roasted on the premises. Pulverized for “drip” coffee if desired— without extra charge. Only 38c. tb. E2Sent anywhere by muil or express. eee eH HR HH ee ee HHH oo ee HH HH HH HH + oon % oo Ke H G. G. Cornwell & Son; '4l2=i414 Penna. Ave. CHOICE GROCERICES AND TABLE ES. im) 5 a WOODWARD LOTHROP, 10TH, 11TH AND F STS. N.W. Closing hours until September—1 o'clock Satur- days—5 o'clock other days. During August We want to keep busy and hear the merry music of briskness kept up without cessation. We never were in such a favorable position for great merchandise transactions, and shall offer extraordinary values in warm- weather comforts for the home, warm-weather comforts for the per- son; outing helps and stay-at-home conveniences—all at the least prices ever known. Therefore August will be rich with money-saving chances. Monday Begins Our Regular August Sale of Housekeeping Linens. Flex, and_fiax only, is the basis of our Linen business. Union goods—partly otton—bave never found fayor with us. The linen stocks are rare of which this can be truthfully sald. We know where the pure, honest Hnens are made, and no dealers get closer to the makers than we do. None can handle the goods for less, few for so little. During this sale we shall offer ‘better, stronger and more Interesting values in Table and ‘Toilet Linens than at any provious season. More ilttle prices than sibly ‘you're necistomed to seeing anywhere. The goods are described accurately. The oppor tunity is exceptional. At 72¢. ren yarn: BLEACHED TABLE DAMASK, 6S-Inch, 1,470 yards, In a variety of patterns.” Extra weight and quality. REGULARLY SSe. At $1.60 sacu: CREAM DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS, 212 ards, regularly $2.00. 2x24 yards, $2.00 each, Jeruacis g250, *2ad yards, $240 sack, RECT. LARLY $3.00. At $1.90 EACH: BLEACHED DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS, 2x2 yards, regularly $2.50. 2x24 yards, $2.98 each, Fegular we = » 3x2 yards, $2.85 cach, REG- At ‘$6. 75 EAcn: DOUBLD SATIN, DAMASK TABLE 24x83 yards, regular $500 cach, regularly $ each larly. $2,00-~ ULARLY $15.00. At $2.00 ren poz. IRISH DAMASK NAPKINS, 5-8 size. REGU- LARLY $2.50. At $2.35 res voz.: DOUBLE SATIN DAMASK NAPKINS, 5-8 siae, regularly, $8.00. 34 sizes gh13. doa’, REGU” LARLY $5.00. At $2.75 PER DOz.: DOUBLE SATIN DAMASK NAPKINS, 5-8 size, regularly $3.75, 38-4 size, $4.00 doz., REG- ULARLY $5.50. At $3. GO per Doz: DOUBLE SATIN DAMASK NAPKINS, 5-8 size. REGULARLY 84.00, At Q5C. eacu: DAMASK TEA CLOTHS, HEMSTITCHED, S6x36 in., regularly $1.50. 43x45 im., $1.15 each, Fegularly, $2.00. G4x54 fn., $1.50 At 12%¢. acu: FRINGED DAMASK TRAY CLOTHS. At I5¢. xacn: PURE LINE: HUCK TOWELS, HEMMED, 20x37 inches. $1.75 PER DOZ. At 21C, gacu: PURE LINEN HUCK TOWELS, extra Hen inches. $2.50 per doz.” REGU! malit ARL NEN HUCK TOWELS, extra fine, Pure white, 20:40 inches. REGULARITY $5.00. At $2.80 rer poz: TURKISH, BATH TOWELS, 2x46 Inches. REGULARLY $3.00. = At 8% 4C> PER YARD: PURE LINEN GLASS TOWELING, 18 Inches wide; split selvage, necessitating the bemming of one side. REGULARLY 12%. Hemstitched LinenSheets and Pillow Casesat twenty- five per cent less than for- mer prices. Five styles of fancy hemstitching. = Pes PER PAIR: pairs at $1. pairs at $1.75. is ‘pairs, 25236 inches, $1.50. At 34. 3714 ven pam: {2,spaits JHEMSTITCHED LINEN SHEETS, at's aety plea 8% SY Tie patra Seog at $5.05. yards, at $5. vatrs Be At 12%. 7 PER YARD: BEST ENGLISH GALATEA. All our odd styles, 780 yards in all. REGULARLY 33c. (2a floor. . +-HIth at. bldg.) Sarees Special Sale of Japanese Rugs. A rug importer had too many on hand, and was obliged to close them out at auction. They are new, fresh goods of the “Ya- mato” brand—the best made. . The prices have never been equaled in Washington. 144x3 feet, 25c. Regularly, 40c. 214x5 feet, 85c. Regularly, $1.15. 3x3 feet, 6oc. Regularly, 85c. 2x4 feet, 55¢. Regularly, 75¢c. 3x6 feet, $1.20. Regularly, $1. 65. AYX4% feet, $1.30. Regularly, $1.90 4x7 feet, $1.85. Regularly, $2.60. 4x12 feet, $3.25. Regularly, $4.50. 6xg feet, $3.60. Regularly, $5.00. 712k10'% fect, $5.25. Regularly, $7.30. oxi2 feet, $7.20. Regularly, $10.00. I?x15 feet, $12.00. Regularly, $16.75. 1ith st. aunex.) (4th floor. -——o—— NKETS CLEANSED, T5c, EACH; $1.50 PER LACE CURTAINS CLEANSED, 75e. PER PAIR. PAL a Woodward & Lothro THE WORK OF WOMEN How They Established Wimodaugh- sis and Made It Successful, AN INSTITUTION FULL OF INTEREST Moral and Substantial Enjoyed by the Members. Benefits THEIR FUTURE INTENTIONS : eS AC te) One of the most mérkeg of the many changes that have occurred in the past twenty years in the relative condition of the sexes has been in thev@dutational and in- dustrial opportunities epéned to women. Due, in a large degree, ‘to their persistence, which is only another dame for earnest en- deavor, that would not be denied, they have advanced up the plane, f.progress only a step behind their better equipped brothers and have entered Into competition with him in many lines, and affays with success. With these changes in, “th Ik life and voca- tions needs have arisen that were not be- fore recognized. In the,new sphere of ac- tivity and advancement, it: became patent that the working womaniand the house- keeper, who had little time and little means, should have some way of keeping pace with the world, and have opportunities as well for amusement and relaxation. Social and congeniel intercourse on an improving scale, such as gregariousness, when well guarded must insure, had been always pos- sible to men, but there was no chance for similar recreation for women. There was no place always open where cheerful rooms and pleasant companions, ready to extend a cordial welcome, might he found, and where the mind might tind the incentive to discuss the problems con- fronting the sex and consider the thousand and one things bearing upon the attitude the working woman must occupy in the ‘world. These considerations inspired a few women in Washington five years ago to begin, with small funds and in the face of many disappointments, the work of form- ing such a woman's ‘club in Washinton. Today Wimodaughsis is known wherever women are intelligent and self-sustaining the length and breadth of the land. The history of this notable and successful or- ganization is interesting in the extr2me. The Home and Its Characteristics. When the association was formed and became able to act in accordance with its Intentions it proceeded to carry out its substantial intentions. The difficulties in renting rooms in private houses. influenced the board of directors to buy a-building, | and four years ago they took possession of 1328 I street; a‘location near three tines of cars and particularly attractive, owing to the frontage on Franklin Park. The parlors and library have been kept open every day since the house was occu- Pied, and never.a day has passed without some one availing herself of the opportunt- tles. With the exception ofthe Century Dictionary, all the books have been go- nated, and the lbraty réprésents many generous givers. The,,.Wimodaughsia: ir- culating Magazine Club is made up of monthly subscribers, who take ent 'the-cur- rent magazines. When the club is through with the periodicals they go on the library shelves, and are useful for reference or general reading. The magazine study sec- tion meets monthly to discuss current lit- erature, subjects belng assigned a month ahead that the trend of thought may be uniform. A doubter, listening, would be convinced that Women can discuss ques- tions frankly, take opposing-sides on ethi- cal and other subjects, give consideration to opinions to. which they are opposed and the harmony of the meeting be ‘n no way disturbed. Each has respect for the in- tegrity of the other's views and the honest expression of them. Intellectual and Socini Features, The Academy of Forty also meets month- ly, under the leadership of Mrs. Riith G. D. Havens, the late president of Wimodaugh- sis and the founder of the academy. The special object is improvement in conversa- tion. The membership is mited. to forty. The limit has not yet been reached, but its meetings are so much enjoyed by those taking part that it is enly a rps be ofa short time before it_will bis bramen of the work is not on! iuabig in but ts a distinct financial hcip to the-parent organization. Social at .lipmes are occa- sioral features of the wintpr’s work. It is planned this winter to have the different classes have evenings ‘fot ‘their friends to meet them. The house hag always been a headquarters for strangers In the city, who come freely for information and sugges- tion. iyo a Results Have Justi Confidence. The growth of the ‘ided- has been evi- denced’ by the work done, and fully justifies the ccnfidence of the projectors that wo- men were ready for just such an opening in their lives. One who came into the work only last year, said she had never seen anywhere such a spirit of equulity and fraternity 43 among its members. The question of wealth or standing does not arise, it is a true republic of honest en- deavor and recognition of merit one by an- other. The specialized work has been of several kinds. The most prominent has been the educational, advantage of Which has been taken by 368 pupils during the past season. Classes in English branches included grammar, arithmetic, United States history, English literature and elo- cution; in business training, typewriting, stenography and bookkeeping; in modern languages, French, German and Spanish; in physical culture, dancing and delsarie. ‘The charges for these classes, although not so low as afforded young men in their instiutions, are still at so nominal a fig- ure that one of very small means may avall herself of them. At the very low figure of tuition, partly through the devotion of the teachers and partly by careful watch- ing, the classes have been considerably more than self-supporting. The manage- ment has ben very anxious to introduce several new branches, but the question of carrying them on until they could be self- supporting has prevented. Among the de- sirable subjects are plain sewing and Jress- making, hous2hold economy, instruction in simpler forms of business-and laws govern- ing same; lessons in hygiene and the care of children and the sick; gymnastics, with suitable apparatus, é&c. While n> bureau of employment has been connected with Wimodaughsis, it has been a matter of congratulation that many of its members have found work through its various channels, and that especially the untrained woman, who was willing to do whatsoever hcr hand found to do, fre- quently found work throvgh other mem- rs. The Energetic President. The members of Wimcdaughsis are not wealthy. They belong to the great army of workers; women in the departments, in private offices, in stores, and to the class of busy wives, mothers end daughters. They are a happy, striving people, discon- tented ony with that divine discontent which desires something better and still hetter for themselves, and, as a result, for those around them. The new president, Mrs. Jennette M. Bradley, is u Connecticut woman and unites with a pleasant and cordial manner gccd executive ability. She planned the local arrangements for the Woran’s Coun- cil during the past winter, and was heartily complimented by all the officers on the completeness of her work. She is specially anxious that her year in Wimedaughsis may result In putting it upon a firm and permarent financial foundation, and she feels that those who give freely to all gced causes will reme1 his also. With the small means in th nds, payments of $1,300 have been made on the house, the fourteen :00ms furnishéd, a piano and five typewriters purchased. There is at present need of more chairs and crrpets. Under n Heavy Debt. ‘Th2 past two years of financial stress has been felt severoly heré) atd the revenue derived from room rents, ¢lasses, contrib- uting memberships and occasional enter- tainments has not been: sufficient to meet the expenses. There {s*how,nccumulated a year's taxes, about 22%; overdue interest, ud some fioating indebt- net ae exceed ia ail $1,000. Then there is a recured debt of $17,200, of which $10,000 is a first trust, and $3,000 is carried by Miss Emily Howland of Sherwood, N. ¥., without interest. The payment of the balance of $4,200, msking a sum of nearly $6,000 to raise, would put them in a posi- tion to run with little trouble for a few years. If, however, $25,000 could be raised the whole indebtedress could be paid, and on the rear of the lot, which is 30 feet by 100 feet, baths, a gymnasium and extra class rooms could be built, and the field of usefulness widely extended. The ladies are planning for and are going to work for $25,000, and are sure that no one will re- fuse when called upon to help as they have been prospered and as they give relatively for other purposes. —— ROBBERS ON THE RAMPAGE, Several Burglaries Committed and Numerous Thefts Reported. During the past few Gays the number of robberies reported to the police seem to be on the increase, and the detectives have all they want to do. None of thcse report- ed tcday invclve very large amounts, but they are giving the police serious trouble nevertheless. ‘The largest robbery repcrted was that of Mrs. R. C. Ford's house, at 427 Harrison street, Anacostia, which will be found else- where in The Star. _ Charles E. Thorne, who lives at 218 Q street northwest went to the base ball grounds yesterday, and while there he lost his pocketbook cont@ning $103 and a rail- read ticket. Now he wents the police to recover his lost property if possible. Cicero Beckham lives at 2721 N street and last night when he retired he left six tig hens in his hen house. When he got up this morning he discovered that some citizen with a long arm had been there while he was sleeping and the chickens had disappeared. Mrs. Margaret Gant repcrted that her trunk had been robbed of sleeve buttons and a small amcunt of cash. Harry Belville, plumber at the Arlington, complains that a suit of clothes worth $30 disappeared from his room under circum- stances which led him to believe that a sneak thief had visited him. W. C. Thornton of 1245 12th street south- east went in swimming near Twining City yesterday, and when he came out of the water he was astonished to find that his shoes, hat and gold spectacles had been taken. A gold bracelet and chain and $3.80 in cash were taken from Chas, W. Segar’s heuse cn 2d street southeast. L. Steddard complains of the theft of $7 in cash and some clothing. An old revolver was stolen from Fred Wetzel’s house on the Ridge road recently. E. J. Hannan reports stolen from new houses a quantity of locks and other fix- tures belonging to doors and windows. —_——.—_—_ THIS AFTERNOON’S CONCERT. An Unusually Atiractive Program Pre- pared by Prof. Fanciulli. If the pleasant weather holds out this evening an unusually large crowd will at- tend the concert of the Marine Band at the White House grounds, not only be- cause the delightful treats have been com- pulsorily postponed for the past three Saturdays, but on account of the excellent attractiveness of the program prepared. The numbers will be entirely of a military character, including the various marches written in honor of the local organizations and will include a new march, “The Only Texas Steer,” written by Prof. Fanclulli In honor of the only Col. William Green Sterrett. The complete program, the first number tpon which will be commenced at 5:30 o'clock, 1s as follows: 1. March, “High School Cadets’ = Overture, Military... 4 -M. March, “The Light Infantry,” Campagna Grand Military Fantasia, episode of the war of independence in Italy, Ponchialli a lovely night; lamentations of the wounded; last words of a dying soldier; renew- ing the fight; victory. March, “The Corcoran Cadets. Symphony Militaire. March, “Troop PARE Battle, “De Los Costillejos’ ~ March (new), “The National Rifles,” Miss Marble Descriptive “A Day With Troop A,” ” Fanciulli Synopsis—Hustling in the armory; signals previous to departure; march; campfire; taps; repose; from night to dawn; foraging; attack on a barn yard; the boys enjoy a song and dance; coming home. March (new), “The Light Artillery,” Fanciulll March (new), “The Only Texas Steer,” Fanciulli (@edicated to Col. Sterrett.) Fantasia, "Memories of the War,” Patriotic hymn, “Hall, _ Mcre About the Mazine Band Masic. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I feel sorry for “Band Leader,” who re- cently in The Star reflected upon the Ma- rine Band as an espouser of “Zip Coon,” “Sheppard Quickstep” and the like. I feel sorry for him and more so for the band he leads. I bet it's a dandy. He claims there is .not enough volume produced by the Marine band. Ah! “There's the rub.” There's the key note. The secret is out. He wants noise. Loud and boisterous; the lcuder the better. The delicate shading, the almost perfect phrasing, in which the Marine Band excels in giving the various numbers on its program is too much for the delicate ear of this “Band Leader.” But a defense of the playing of the Ma- rime Band is not needed from me. The article of “Band Leader,” coming as it does from one who claims to be a musi- cian, makes tim appear ridiculous in the eyes of every lover of good music among the thousands of The Star's readers. I would advise Prof, Fanciulli to compose something loud and noisy, and introduce into it a dozen or more old wash boilers, the same number of triangles and all the “traps” generally used in a band, and ded- 13. 1. eeves: Columbia,” les 16. feate it to ‘this “Band Leader” who blew his “brains out with an E-flat bugle.” Poor thing. A LOVER OF MUSIC. ———_—_— THE COURTS. Equity Court No. 2—Judge Cole. Lynch agt. Lynch et al.; appearance of absent defendants ordered. Thomas agi. Smith et al.; time for taking testimony limited to forty days. Newton agt. Cow- drey et al.; decree for sale with John Ri- dout, trustee to sell. Washington Beneficial Endowment Association agt. Commercial Alliance Life Insurance Company; order for payment to A. H. Galt of $62.55. Ou- rand agt. Follansbee et al.; order ratifying auditor's report and directing distribution Brown agt. Brown; appearance of absent defendant ordzred. Probate Court—Judge Cole. Estate of Bridget Cooney; petition for letters of administration filed. Estate of Stella B. Conger; rule served on executcr. Estate of Emma M. Fouke, receipts filed. Estate of Gay B. Spranger; will returned with commission executed; will admitted to probat2 and letters testamentary issued to Arthur A. Birney; bond, $100,000. In re. Kate M. Coombs, guardian; order allowing expenditure of $50 for ward's summer out- ing. Estate of Margaret Davis; petition for probate of will of June 29, 1894, over- ruled and order of publication as to pro- bate of will of February 6, 1892, ordered. Estate of John H. Harman; request for distribution filed and account passed. Es- tate of Henry C. T. Semken; assent of kin filed. Estate of Sarah A. Hagner; will ad- mitied to probate and letters testamentary granted to Randall Hagner; bond, $7,000. Estate of Jno. G. Judd; do. to Geo. H. Judd, W. E. Evans and Jno. D. Bartlett; bond, $500. Estate of Jas. C. Pilling: do. to Min- nie H. and Jno. W. Pilling; bond, bonded and qualified. — ‘Trains Collided. By the misreading of a signal freight engine No. 117 and yard engine No. 13 of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Com- pany collided at 13th. street and Mary- land avenue southwest about 9 o'clock last night, noth being badly wrecked. As a result traias were delayed throughout the night. No persons were injured. ——.—_— Painfully Injured. An unknown bicyclist ran into, knocked down and painfully injured Miss Bessie O’Hare last evening at 1st street and Penn- sylvania avenue northwest. She was re- moved to her home, 816 G street, In a car- riage. UNFAIR COMPETITION That is What the Regular Can- gressional Clerks Think of It. OPPOSED 70 CHEAP DEPARTMENT LABOR An Organization That Will Try to Right the Matter. MEMBERS’ SECRETARIES —— Clerks to members of Congress propose making a departure in methods for protect- ing themselves from competition on the part of employes of the government who enjoy good salaries for their work in the daytime and covet the $100 per month that a member is entitled to for clerical work during the sessions of Congress. , According to the present method in vogue in the House of Representatives, a mem- ber is allowed $100 per month during the time Congress is in session, which sum may be expended for clerical work. The member may pay this money to as many individuals as he sees proper, and in a number of cases two or three clerks are ergaged and the salary cut into as many parts. The member is not required to make any return to the sergeant-at-arms of his expenditure except to report the amount of money he has paid out during the month. Employing Government Clerks. Among members it has become quite com- mcn to secure the services of one or more government clerks; who are glad to aug- ment their salaries by the addition of fifty or a hundred dollars per month for work- ing after 4 o’clock. In some instances clerks will eccept these places with but a trifling compensation, with the idea that in so doing they succeed in making them- selves “solid” in the departmental posi- tions. The law prohibits any person from drawing two salaries from the government, and even in the case of Gen. Sickles, who in the last Congress received his salary as a Representative and also his pay as a re- tired officer of the army, the point of the illegality of the transaction was raised, but it was decided that in this instance, where the people of a district might be pre- wented from having their representative in the House, it was decided that two sai- aries might be paid to the member. But no clerk in the departmental service in Washington may receive two salaries from the government. Notwithstanding. these restrictions of Jaw, government clerks, It is claimed, have not only had their departmental salary, but have been paid for clerical work by members of Congress from money appro- priated for such work by the government. This, it is claimed, is a violation of law in spirit, though it is not so technically. It ig just this point that clerks who make their living solely by doing work for mem- bers of Congress wish to bring prominently forward ‘n order that they may prevent department employes f:om drawing a sec- ond salary. They claim that the fact that government clerks will take such work at a compensation which they could not af- ford to accept as their only income has worked a decided hardship on clerks to ™members, who look upon such work as a distinct profession worthy for to follow. An Association Formed. Last winter clerks to members of Con- gress formed an association, which was in general terms spoken of as being for their protection. It was after this association was formed that an effort was made to have Congress allow annual clerks for members, in which case the names of these clerks would have appeared on the pay rolls, and it would have been impossible for any empleye of a government depart- ment to act as the member's private sec- retary. During the last days of the Con- gress this question received a great deal ef attention and was fought over in the House, but the bill to provide for annual clerks was defeated by a small majority. Clerks to members and members them- selves still entertain a hope that during the first session of the coming Congress annual salaries may be provided for. It will -be very difficult to do this, however. The bill for that purpose was defeated in the last Congress, largely because the democrats did not care to put themselves on record as responsible for the increase in appropriation that would be made, and it is likely that the republicans will not be in a hurry to shoulder this responsibil- ity. But pending the time when members will be required to state to whom their salaries for clerk hire were paid, the clerks propose, through an organization to ksep track of such matters, and if pos- sib! to prevent what thy regard asa violation of the spirit of the law. There is no reasun why a member should not pay this salary to his wife or daughter, and although the clerks would like to do away with that practice, they see no means for accomplishing that object at hand. A Plan of Work. But the organization through which they will work it is expected will be able to as- certain the names of clerks who work for each member of Congress. In all cases in which it can be shown that such clerk al- feady draws a salary from the government it is proposed to call the attention of the secretary of the department in which the clerk is regularly “ay cg a to the fact, and it is thought that dismissals on such grounds will be promptly made. It fs ex- pected that this method will work especially well, as two-thirds of the members will be republicans, and the democratic administra- tion would be very ready to make a va- cancy by dismissing a clerk charged with working over hours. It is argued that a government clerk who is working at night for a member Js less qualified to perform his work during the daytime for the govern- ment satisfactorily. It is said that in such cases the clerk goes to his office tired out and does as little as possible in order that he may be able to burn midnight oll in serv- ing his member after his day’s work is over. There is another still more important rea- son that the clerks say will justify a sec- retary in dismissing a clerk who works for @ member. Many of these clerks handle cases in which constituents of the member for whom they work are interested, and it is said that this fact will render the clerk partial to his member's interests in advanc- ing or retarding cases, as may be desirable. An instance of this kind is cited in which a clerk in the pension office spent a good deal of his time during office hours in pushing his _member’s pension claims, which work, if done at all, should have been performed in time not paid for by the pension bureau. The clerks feel confident that they will be able to accomplish a great deal, and they are inclined to think that there is no way in which members whose interests may be affected by their course can retaliate to their disadvantage. + e+——_—___ POULTRY AND PIGEONS, An Association Formed for the Pur- pose of Giving Annual Shows. At a meeting of poultry and pigeon fan- ciers, held last night at No. 712 12th street northwest, the National Pigeon and Poul- try Association was organized for the pur- pose of giving shows at least once a year and cultivating intercourse between in4l- viduals who own and encourage pure strains of poultry and pigeons. Dr, H. W. Dorsey, as temporary chairman, announced the purposes of the meeting and the or- ganization was proceeded with, H. A Munson was elected president, Dr. H. W. Dorsey, first vice president; Richard Smith, second vice president; George E. Howard, secretary, and R. N. Evans, treasurer. ‘The board of directors wiil consist of these officers, together with Edward A. Schmid, Samuel Stinemetz, John W. Douglass, Nei- son R. Wood, Charles = Thomas and Dr. W. J. Elstua. Dr. Elstun, Mr. Stinemetz and Mr. How- ard were appointed a committee to draw up by-laws and a constitution to be pre- sented for consideration to a meeting next Wednesday night at the same place. —<—<——<——_—_ Ex-May +r Hugh O'Brien of Bosten died Thursday at Somerville, Mass., at the home of bis son, Rev. Father James J. O'Brien. A DISCUSSION ABOUT HORSES. A Dfference of Opinion Results in Assault and Battery. A man named George Stewart, driving up North Capitol street near N yesterday afternoon, had difficulty in coming to an understanding with his horse. When the man whipped the horse kicked, when he stopped whipping the horse wouldn’t go. As the driver got down trem the wagon he noticed 4 nicely dressed, gray-bearded old gentleman named James McBride standing on the curbstone contemplating him and his animal. “Do you know anything about horses, sir?” asked the driver. “No, sir, I do not, and I don't want to, either. “Well, I wish to know how to make my horse stop kicking?” “You and I would both kick if we were whipped as your horse was a moment ago,” ee = gd as he turned to go into a handsome brownstone hor seemed to be his home. coal gre The driver stepped in front of him and insisted on talking horse, but the latter declined and started to pass cn. At this the driver remarked, “I want to talk with you,” and hit the old gentleman a terrific crack on the nose. In the next two minutes a great deal happened. Mr. McBride tried to clinch with his assailant, seven or eight women came out and got between the two men, the driver ran away, a policeman came up, an alarm was sent in for an ambulance, the horse and wagon were seized by the police- men and a crowd, largely women and chil- dren, assembled. Fifteen minutes later the scene was as pacific as a rural funeral. Mr. McBride changed his bloody shirt, put a big plece of brown sponge on his nose and with a huge sponge in his hand, which he con- tinually applied to his somewhat discolored nose and cheek, strode up and down the sidewalk, denouncing the interference of the women folks and declaring that he wouldn't have Ict that blanked brute get away from him for a hundred dollars. Later in the day Stewart was arrested by Sergeant Dunnigan and was tried in the Police Court this morning. Judge Miller fined him $25 for*the assault and dismissed the charge of cruelty to animals. ——.——_ Has Most of the Money. Maj. H: L. Biscoe, the lumber dealer, who went to Fort Wayne, Ind., and found Frank P. Smoot, his embezzling clerk, re- turned home last evening with most of the stolen $2,000 taken from him by Smoot. In conversation with a Star reporter this morning, Maj. Biscoe says the report that he gave Smoot $100 is untrup. Smoot did not speak of his family to Maj. Biscoe. Mr. George Bartlett went to Fort ‘Wayne with Maj. Biscoe, and it was un- derstood that if Smoot had not been found he was to have remained there and watch- ed for him. When the defaulter’s employer started from here he had no definite Inowl- edge of Smoot’s whereabouts. Speaking of the case today, Maj. Biscoe said that Smoot had never before taken a cent from him. When he left Fort Wayne he ar- ranged matters so that he can locate Smoot at any time. — Ex-Copgressman Fithian’s New Place. Gov. Altgeld has required the resigna- tion of Railroad and Warehouse Commis- sioner Lope and appointed ex-Congressman George W. Fithian. This step ts said to be in pursuance of a policy on the part of the governor to break down the alleged grain monopoly in Illinois. The salary of Mr. Fithian’s new place is $4,000 a.year.. - od MARRIED. 2 ROSS—LAMBORN. At Baltimore, on August 1, 1805, Sliss KATHARINE LAMBORN, daughter of Capt, Wm. Lamborn of this city,’ was mar- ried to Mr. TENNEY ROSS. TKIXSON. On Thursday, Augest -1, WILL. IAM BUTLER, son of J. B. and D. A. Ro Athinson, at his residence, Ot 510 E street northwest. Trans- fer clerk in railway mail service for the past twenty-five years. Funeral services Sunday, August 4, at above nom- ber at 3 p.m. Interment priva' BEAVANS. On August 2, 1895, at the residence of his brother-in-law, Charles E. Poole, esq., at the old family homestend, | Lingnnore, ‘rederick county, Capt. CH. BEAVANS: < tbls city, fate senior partner Aor the Beavans His funeral will take place at 3 o'clock p.m. on Sunday, the 4th instact. He will be buried by the aide of bis wifg in the Catholic cemetery at Libertytown, Frederick county, Md. 1895, after a short ill- DRISCaL street north- pa Monier, Asrnit &; theace DRISCOLL. On Ai ness, THOMAS eral from ast, ot 8:30 2.0 to St. ‘Joseph's. ¢ ‘Church ato a (Bais Papers please copy.) > GREEN, Suddenly, on Friday, Ancust 2, 1895, ERNEST, son of Richard and Lacy Greow Funeral from Shiloh a Church Sondsy, Au- gust 4, at 2 o'clock p.m. MALONE. On August 1805, at 9:30 4». PAT: RICK MALONE. % sivitigtiese Funeral from bts late residence, 24 streot northeast, on Monday, August e Bes wien mass at ‘St. Aloysius Church at 9 a.m. 13 tives and friends invited. ~~ we On Friday, August 2, 1895, -at 7:50 o'clock p.im., BOSINA FREDERICK infant daughter 0: EL sad Annie jery aged nine months teen days, Little Resa, can it be No more thy look of joy I'll seo? ‘Those bright blue eyes mow closed “tm death: I'll think of thee with my last breath. BY HER AUNT ROSA. — —- the residence of her grandfather, sr., 1718 Half street southwest, Monday, ye Anguat 8, at3 pone Friends and rela- tires Invited to-attend. ‘NOLAN. 2 ewan 3, eg bay 9:30 a.m., JOSEPH infant john H. and Kate M. pane "trom the residence of his =, 1829 8th street Lorthwest, on Monday at 2:30 p.m. = * CB. Oe Feeay,, Ancaet, 2, 1895, DANIEL T. PIER ge og ag August, “4, a m1, Intermest private. a fe. apd Pontiac, Mich., papers please copy.) 2 POTTER. On Friday, Angust 2, 1898, at 10:40 o'clock p.m., Mrs. whlow of the late Col, James D. Potter, U. Ay aged sixty-five 5 ral from No. i78 Korth Carolina avenue, south- east on NM t 5, at 3 o'clock p.m. Private. (New ork Sty city papers please copy.) * PULLIN. ae Brentsville, Va. lay morninz, July 80, 1895, maYuoxb"y ‘. intsat son ‘Tyler J. and Carrie Pullin, Little No moro ay tnt ot Joy T'l see? ‘Those bright eyes pow closed in death. I'll think of ee with — breath. BY Hip AU Interment at Brentsville, Vi SUMPTION At Hastt Mina., on Angust 2, 1605, MINNIE L. SUMPTION (see Condoa). Interment at Hastings. ° — Seddentyy on Thu an 1, Fi Baa Sal EVERARD Dana Br Little ‘Magill Smith Todd.” Funeral from St. Alban’s Church, ‘Tenlertown road, Sunday, Au Aupast A st B pass’ Intersect at Oak cemetery. In Memoriam. HUNT. In loving remembrance of 2 beloved ¥ If and devoted mother, MARY ane5 who @ic one year ago tomorrow, August 4, Jest one year age tomerrow frow us our dear mother, ‘The one we loved and treasured much, With aching hearts we laid ber it. Olivet’s clay and dust. Still re will keep her memory precions, fle we never cease t ‘That at last when lengthening shadows Mark the evening of our day They may Ond us waiting calmly To go home our mother's way. ° THE BUST ‘THAT MONEY CAN BUY. Cleveland’s Baking Powder Pre AND stzt