Evening Star Newspaper, December 11, 1895, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. (2) P Street, Storage, Warehouse, 5 Corner Eleventh. | "220“near “M. @ SA A AS Ae A Bs te Beautiful Xmas Gifts —At Beveridge’s. Rich Cut Glass. + eodterorinetorinesorcenseesontoetertecte . me © Sale of Overstuffed ©Parlor Suites —Is one of the big attrac- tions on our parlor fon & We've cut the price of every re) one of these popular suites —& to a clearing-out figure. = That means & lot to the @ buyer—an almost unlimited @ choice—and a price under any quoted hereabouts. @ —$10 to $20 off the lowest marked prices on suites that were from $50 to $100—$5 to $15 off suites priced under $50 —$10 to $35 off suites over $100. oGold Parlor ©Furniture —The stock’s too big and too varied to ailow a de- tailed description—see it ro yourself. SODOOOOOO aaa ke ee ee Re = CORD See netetenetettee Sein tnlndnininipinininintotoipiptpintnie PSOOOCSWIOOOHE: @ @ @ beautiful Gold ous iene grublen, Cabinets, etc. OY 4 will make the prettlest of gifts, <3, Prices are_not too high, “e S . Fancy Raffia & 4 «Rope Furniture... Arm Chairs, Reception S Chairs, Rockers and Bas- @ kets—daintily and tastefully trimmed with silk ribbons @ © and bows—specially _ pro- 8 duced for holiday trade. & The peculiarity of this furni- ture Is that it's perfectly sulted & pen peuleies parlor, library & C7 Art rooms, 6th floor. It eS DRE Condon.) Lottie A. Perrine (Formerly with Walmsley & Nedwell), Will Open at the Riggs House Private Parlors, DECEMBER 10, 11 and 12, A Choice Selection of Imported Goods, In Woolen and Silk, suitable for Dinner, Evening and Reception Costumes. Tailor Gowns, Bicycle Suits and Riding Habits a specialty. Satisfaction guaranteed. Latest designs from the leading London and Paris Houses. Prices moderate. Perrine & Graham, 708 MADISON AVENUB, de5-6t BALTIMORE. eescesdssscccsessessessesg Baldness is Curable! ( Hundreds of unsolicited testimonials prove |°) that “ LORMIMER'S EXCELSION. HAN |* FORCEL is the grestest remedy for Baldness ever discovered. It will positively force a| profusion of halr on the buidest head at any |¢ Age, no matter from what cause the bald ness urises, und after all other remedies | have failed. It cures bald pate! partings, hair falling out, da Weak and thin eyelashes and will restore gray and fuded t color. lant growth of Whitkers and Mustarthes on the sinoothest face without injury to the most = its It will absolutely produce a Iu: | delicate skin. Its effects are truly toar- . Contains no dye, grease or any ul ingredients. | Baltimore, Md. ‘ce, 0c. and $1 per bottle. Washington Agency, ACER & KENNER'S PHARMACY, 1420 Penna. av [XxeR EMER EEE ERNE RRRER ERS . le 5 * . . ° 5 Prepared by Loreimer |e ° ¢| le) 5 5 * 2! Santa Ciaus { On Credit. The most welcome thing you can give your wife for a Christmas present is some- thing to furnish the house. And these are but unanswer- able arguments why you should buy it here. Our REMOVAL SALE has ground prices to pow- der— Our Credit System—the old reliable “EQUITABLE” —lets you take your time to pay for it. There is every- thing here to furnish a house — FURNITURE — CARPETS — MATTINGS — DRAPERIES—STOVES — RANGES — CROCK- ERY WARE—BEDWEAR —BRIC-A-BRAC—FANCY LAMPS, &c. Everything here is reduced ——not a little, but a good deal. Fact is, prices are lower than they ever were before—or ever can be again. And the little down and little each week or month terms of our Credit—gives everybody a chance to enjoy the benefits. House & Herrmann, The Leading Houseft sight 919, 821 AND 928 636M. a- |ASS. “ VE Pertenece a> osceesenlententeaceeth “Give oa A | P ‘Pair of Glasses : for Xmas. He'll appreciate them— much more than slippers or a dress. a or a dozen things that'll be ptt, bat wher nent hever use He has a pair of glasses a new palr will sult his better * than the one he's used for years, |¢| We've all styles and kinds. > |e] cr lenses examined and the proper |¢ fitted after giving without i CORK EERE EERE EEE extra, charge, . McAllister & Co., | EXAMINING OPTICIANS, isl 1311 F St., xo. * deld-2sd i Fragrant Roman oe H es As usual, we are first. We grow them Beautiful, fra- ths are in. Décora- FLORISTS. 1.24 F ST. eee. tive work a_ specialty. A. Gude & Bro., 47-124 T® attention of Christmas’ shop- pers is directed to our CUT GLASS DEPARTMENT. We are showing a great yarlety of articles oes for the Tollet—for the Drawing Room and for the Table—including VASES, PUNCH BOWLS, SALAD BOWLS, ICE CREAM SETS, BON- BON DISHES, DECANTERS, WATER BOTTLES, TOILET BOT- TLES, ete.—Rich new patterns—and the prices are wonderfully LOW. Certainly nothing else would be more appreciated for Xmas Gifts. ‘Cut Glass Peppers and Salts, with sterl- ing silver tops...... Cut Glass Salts, with sterling silver spoon . $1.00 up. BOC: up. $1.00. Cut Glass Syrups, with silver-plated top Cut Glass Sugar Sifters, with silver- plated top........-- Cut Glass Mus- tards, silver-plated top, sterling | spoons. 75° ‘Thin Blown +Initial Tumblers, £4. Each 50°: up. es % Steet set z z —or 40c. dozen. = Fs EF The following letters only in_stock: & A—C_D—E-F-G— (oaly 30) Ure - = (ents: og 16)—L—M (only 7)—N—O—P—R—T_—W BS = M. : i Beveridge, : trang F and 1214 G St. : a v4 can buy all of | Fure—but this Is the place to com: | FUR CAPES at $15, $16, 5. $25, $30, $35 and $40. "Newest effects in i «ar at LOWEST PRICES. Robes, Men's Fur Collars, Driv- make XMAS’ Gifts JAMES Y. DAVIS’ SONS, ft Hatters & Furriers, 1201 Pa. Ave. Massa nama temimacapimt LT TMC ANN J. KARR’S eons Sale.” Th bi F pu ie GIF TS H z i 3 i of PRECIOUS STONES, GOLD, SIL- VER, IMPORTED BRONZES, 'MAR- BLE STATUARY, DRE! CLOCKS, HIGH-GRADE WATCH Elegant Imported Fans, &c., &c., will find {t to their interest to first {1 | i i ' i f thie complete and magnidice stock, Which is being rapidly closed it Per 20 & 30 cn OFF J. KARR, sz 945 Pa. Ave. N. W. 49-4020 Emmis BOO oO $¢ 00 20> 00 4 oo Miss [aria Parioa Is admitted to be a leading American authority on cooking; she “ Says ‘Use A good stock for the foundation of yj, eauces and many other things, the best stock Liebig Company’s Extract of Pog 100 of Miss Parloa's reci; eent gratis by Dauchy & 27 Park place, New York. SOO OO > Ge SH So Oe oe BAa nanan nanan aaneasnnaan ==MACKINTOSHES= «© Make seasonable and sen- © © sible Xmas Gifts. We have an unusually handsome line of them for men and * boys, ladies and misses. * Inexpensive, too. Select * one uow—we'll reserve It * for delivery Christmas day. uaycMUCUNERRE cau . . . . . IGOODYEAR RUBBER CO., de10-204 807 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. ; be ected hadi chat dndndinie Anite Pure vs. Impure Soaps. As much care should be taken in the selection of a Washing Soap as in toflet soaps. Impure laundry soaps ruin clothes. Weaver, Kengla & Co.’s Laundry & Borax w=. Soaps ECONOMICAL —are absolutely pure—nre made of steam refined tallow and highest erade chemicals. Come and visit our p all cordially welcomed. Plant, —— K st. nw. ato. Making ‘Any “Xmas Presents —that you usually need Sactet Powder for? You'll find our FLORENTINE OR- | RIS much more pleasing. It holds its fragrance longer than powder or other orris. We perfumed ours with violets— an exquisite oder and very popular. CF Put up in convenient %-pound pack- ages—25c. OGRAM’S, - og, 13th and Pa. ave Two Drug Stores, {3th and Pa. av _aeto-28a The Art of I Posing gracefully for a portrait can be acauired under skillful bands. Mr. Prince has made this a Life Study and, in consequence, Is, the photographer of the smart set in both New York and Wasbington. Ee “The Impressionist’s faculty of wee seizing the best poms of his subject, and as a consequence the results ure satis- factory. Christmas work now tn hand. Prince’s Art Studio, nol3-1m Penna. ave. and 1ith st. REEVES, POOLE & CO.,, Cash Grocers, pcers, 1209 F St. For the Xmas feast You may as well “stock up’ now. You might better, for here are prices for just h stuffs as you will need to make the “feast’’ enjoyable, which cannot or will not be for all time. ‘Take advantage of them now. Finest New York State Bur- bank Potatoes, 45c. bushel. “California” Flour, $5 bbl., $1.30 qr. bbl. Extra Fine Muscatel Rai- sins, for cooking, 15c. Ib. Fancy Muscatel Raisins, Toc. Ib. Very Fine Muscatel Raisins, 3 lbs. for 25¢. Extra Fancy Leghorn Cit- ron, 25¢. Ib. Fancy Leghorn Citron, 20c. Ib. Nice Leghorn Citron, 15¢. - 5-lb. box Very Fine Cluster Raisins, $1.25. 7 |bs. New Mixed Nuts, all fresh, $1. 1o-lb. box Fancy Layer Figs, $1.20. Fine Large Figs, 15¢. Ib. 5-lb. Glass Jar Fine Mince Meat, 75¢. sb. bucket Nice Mince Meat, Soc. I-lb. boxes Clean Stemmed Currants, ready for use, 100. 1-lb. box Sultanna Raisins, thoroughly cleaned, 15¢. Gal. can Syrup, 98c. “Old Belma” gal., goc. qt. Hermitage Pure Whisky, $4 gal., $1 qt. We have a full line of large English Walnuts, Almonds. Look for os ad. in Ls Sataresy'> Star. Pure Maple Whisky, $3 Rye selected Filberts, Pecans and eeves, eeves, Pec: hone F Street. You'lt, agree with us—that LOEF- = FLER'S SAUSAGE Is the ‘finest you § ever ate. Only the choicest meats are ured—meats dressed by us. Better & still—it’s all favored after our own = That's why it's so delicious, recipe. e that your dealer gives y Sold in all markets,” o1 come to our stands. ‘Teieplone 1617-2. 640-642 Center Market, . L., 72 O St. and 6 Western Mkts. itt “Just what I wanted!’ °° Exclamations of that sort are evoked— °* when the Xmas present is a pair of * * PEARL - MOUNTED OPERA GLASSES— ee such us we are now selling at one-third discount. Claflin Optical Co., 907 F St. dell-14d 4 doz. MEZZO TINT OVAL PHOTOS, Oral Photos anes: ‘These ‘‘Mezzo Tint’ charming Photograp! renl and natural t think the subject of the photo Is befor and only $4 doz., too! W. H. Stalee, 107 F St. Successor to M. B. Brady. ai1-16d {Everything For { (Dinner Parties. Every substantial—every _delicacy— that’s” seasonable, you'll find here. We've any number of daintics, not to be found — elsewhere—that'll make pleasing additions to your menu. We indie but one zrade—the freshest and choicest. hea! eeoee t you you, Nothing here that isn’t the ices are invariably THE LOW- BSE Gait send write oF telephone. Cottage Market, 818 14th St. del1-20¢0 —There are many three-dollar q shoes sold for three dol- « lars the H. & D. three- » dollar Shoe is the eas- most durable. —A Fine Hand-sewed Shoe—with ex- treme pointed toe—in button or lace—fully Havenner & Davis, INCORPORATED. de10-30d = N p large table in our store we have spread the most beautiful and tasteful Shoes for LADIES, but of all the iest — most stylish— guaranteed—$3. 928 F St., ° stock of Christmas and New past Cards, Calendars, that it our pleasure to show. Personifications of ele- gance, delicacy, of sentiment and rich- ness o1 design. The most not the largest, stock in Washington. fore you buy. Cc. C. Pursell, 418 oth St. de10-16d Rich furs reduced. LECT, if KE IT be- . Black Marten, Per- y 1 and’ Wool Seal Capes, 30 B6-in. deep, now $30, $4 0), rettes and Short Jaunty Capes, $12 th Furlined Cloaks for carriage and Opera oe Fashionable Fur Cravats, with fur tail caseades, $10 and $15 and’ up. Fur Scarfs, with both head and tail, $2 and up B. H. Stinemetz & Son, Hatters and Furriers, 1237 Pa. ave. aqy-20a Chesley’s Imported CUTLERY FOR XMAS GIFTS: Elliott, the moted cutlery manufacturer of ; Sheffield, England, has just sent us a shipment of his famous Carving Sets (2 pieces to set), with the fashionable “STAG HANDLES? and “SCIMETER BLADES.” They came too late—as they were intended especially for our Xmas trade, and ought to have been here 2 weeks ago. Must drive them all out by Xmas—so here goes for a big “EXODUS” to- morrow: All $2 sets.. $1.25 All $3.50 sets....... $2.50 All $s sets......... B3e5O Your wealthiest friends would be proud to receive any set of them for a gift— because they’re genuine En- glish steel—guaranteed — and money back if they shouldn’t be entirely satis- factory. Table cutlery —always a good gift—can’t have too many knives and forks, you know. We are going to drive out some rattling good sets (6 knives and 6 forks to a set) at $1 between now and Xmas—worth $1.50 at least. Better ones for more money. Like the carvers, our table cutlery is all guar- anteed —- money back if they're not right. A Job of. 75c. & $1 Penknives go at 25 & 50c A lot of goor “two and four-blade_penknives, each knife in neat .box, splendid steel, pretty. haridles, , will make clegant..giffs for the - boys. They wer¢ made-to job at $6 and $ doz that’s wholesale), and’ . egularly 4. retail at 75¢. and $1! 2 blades’ go tomorrow’ at 25c. and 4 blades at Soc. $1.50 Silver *Han- dledPenknives,74c 74c. for 2-bladed Silver- handled Penknife—not a jeweler in the city sells them at less than $1.50. (925-1000 pure) silver han- ~ dles—best electric tempered steel blades—money back if you want it. What rich and inexpensive presents they will make. Good enough for anybody. Only 74¢. Call bells for the table —25c. to $1. A beautiful Silver Chime Marble Base Cail Bell only .........4.... DOO Give them to your young housekeeping _ friends — they'll appreciate ’em. CHESLEY and Co. DOUBLE STORES, 1004 F St. and 522 10th St. For Throat And Lung Troubles, Take YER’S Cherry Pectoral Received Highest Awards At World’s Fair. ‘When in Doubt, ask for Ayer'’s Pills. IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH BP SURB and use that old and well-tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teethi Ie soothes the child, softens the gum, allays aii in, cures wind colic and is the best remedy for Warthoea. 25 cents a bottle, sel0-1y Christmas, 1895. We mention a few of our goods specially suitable for Christmas pres- ents, and which we have marked down as close to cost as possibly can be done without selling at prime cost. We cordially invite you to call early and avoid the rush. Music Boxes, Music Rolls, Music Books, Music Cab= inets, Large Size Photo= graphs of Great Musi- cians, Autoharps, Ac= cordions, Violins and all kinds of Small Instru- ments. We also call your attention to our large and handsome stock of Chick- ering & Sons’ and other makes of Pianos. Mason & Hamlin Organs. The “Petite Bijou” Piano, price only $60. On easy payments, or at handsome discount for short time or cash, John F. Ellis & Co., 937 Pa. Ave. N.W., Near* roth St. delt-tt Qualities the best, Prices the lowest. lowest. Never Were Such Prices On Clothing As we've put .on ours dur- ing this week. Quality never so good—styles never neater —quantity never larger— than now. We can’t give de- scriptions. Only prices—but our “prices talk.” MEN'S SUITS at.. $3-50 $5.50 $6.00 $6.48 $7-50 $7.50 MEN’S S‘ITS at. MEN’S SUITS at.. MEN'S SUITS at MEN’S SUITS at, MEN'S OVERCOATS at....-.+. Black Kersey. MEN'S OVERCOATS at......0+ $7.50 Black Chinchilla. 'S OVERCOATS a As $7.50 Blue Chinchill MEN'S OVERCOATS at........ $10.00 Blue and Black Kersey, Meltons and Cheviot. CHILDREN'S OVERCOATS— $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 CHILDE! $2.00, $ CHILDREN’S SUITS— S00 $1.25, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 and up- ward. appew cance eas MEN'S PANTALOONS— $1.60, $2.00, $2.50, $2.78 Victor E. Adler’s TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE. STRICTLY ONE PRICE. seadeatontess ae ad N) NI g s COR. MASS. AVE. *§ Open evenings till 9; Saturdays till 11. SF) des-100d Deseegeadentonteesnesveseegoageas 20 sa § are a2 > QD oe No Christmas and New Year's table should be without a bottle of Dr. Slegert's Angostura Bitters, the world-renowned aypetizer of exquisite flavor. Beware of counterfeits! POSTEO POSSOPOOH SO OSS OSGOOD sYou’ll Get the Liat Of Groceries; Bee If your buying _{s.performed here. Quality has bech the foundation on which we've bujtt bias matter what the purchase 3 give our, fhe guarantee. that if {t tsn" fugtoryyin every. 4 3 —we'll _g ind !the money lendid de vers) Geer enables us fill all matlZand”telephone orders ee promptly. 3 25 UEFA me dinner “Bkings” for Xmas and New Year—such is Citron, Mince- meat, Raisins, Currants, &e. 3c. Ww BARKER, 1210 F St. DY Fe e ea6 roe Prevervecceveenvess We'll make new Coats Remodel them after styles. We clean Pl fresh and bright as new— without injury. Gowns and Coats made to crder. M. GUTMAN, | Ege Taitor’ de7-Sd Wrinkles Come Out =$0 do, plimples and blackheads as soft after using B COMPLI S CREAM, — Nicest thin: the entra for the complexion. box. Samples free. Evans’ Drug Store,938 FSt. Wholesale and Retail. de7-8a Bunions, Ingrowing and Club Nails Our Specialty. ee Pe em & SON. Chiropodists, 30. Sundays. 9 to 12. 6-104 ue Fe S to 5 NEAR DUIONT CIRCLE. fpenter's shop 1920 N st. n.w. Jobbing by ex- need and relluble men. mae WALKER, Builder. Residence, 2021 N. A 52 weeks? feast foran Xmas Gift Eminently suftable for! predenting—is a paid-up membership in our Circdlativg Library. ‘Thous- ands of volumes to chotse from. All the latest books of the day constantly arriving. Books called for and delivered at’ residence’ of sub- seriber! $5 for a year—$3 for six months. s| Imperial Circulating Library, 511 11th St. stiss wnittington, Librarian. 16d Have warm rooms without Coall free from coal drudgery 1f you own an RISE GAS RADIATOR. A’ new idea. t kind of a home heater. See them. We're experts on the heat questlon—whether it's to be a new “heat maker” to be put in or to overhaul—a full line of all the best makes of Latrobes, &c. First-clitss repair work at small charges. Robt. M. Harrover, 438 gth St. dell-14d Daughters of the Revolution. The first regular monthly meeting under the newly elected officers of the Dolly Madison Chapter, D. A. R., was held last evening at the home of Miss Mallett, 1454 Rhode Island avenue. After the transac- tion of business the literary feature of the program began with a reading by Mrs. Dar- win, the historian of the chapter, giving an interesting account of prominent incidents occurring in the month of December dur- ing the revolution. Mrs. Draper read a pa- per. which had been prepared by Miss Eu- genia Washington to be read at the con- gress of the D, A. R. at the Atlanta expo- sition. Miss Vernon rendered two vocal se- lections, which were much appreciated. Among the guests was Mrs. Daniel Lo- throp, who gave an entertaining talk about “Old Concord,” and the great progress be- ing made in the formation of the society The Children of the American Revolution. The newly elected officers are: Mrs, Chas. B. Baily, regent; Mrs. J. Tabor John- son, vice regent; Dr. Julia Clebes Harrison, recording secretary; Miss Grace Temple, corresponding secretary; Miss Mallett, reg- istrar; Mrs. Darwin, historian; Mrs. John Joy Edson, treasurer; board of man- agers, Mrs. Tweedale, Mrs. Nash, Mrs, G. G. Martin, Mrs. Findlay Harris, Mrs. Wm. M. Shuster, Mrs. Maynard, Mrs. Philip F. Larner and Mrs. Amos G. Draper. A coila- tion was served after adjournment of the meeting. ——— Contest Withdrawn. Hugh J. Fegan, who recently filed a caveat to the will of the late John Fegan, by his attorney, Mr. Henry E. Davis, appeared in open court today and withdrew the same. Therefore, it was ordered that the issues gent to the Circuit Court for trial be re- turned to the orphans’ branch of the court, whence they came, for further proceeding therein according to law. DANGER SIGNALS Some Naval Officers Liable to Get Into Trouble. OPPOSITION 10 THE HALE BILL Extract From a Circular Issued for Private Circulation. THE SECRETARY INFORMED Unless the present controversy among naval officers over what is known as “per- sonnel legislation” quickly -3 4 more peaceful aspect there is lik serious trouble for some prominent officers in the near future. It all grows out of the Jong-pending dispute as to the best and most equitable plans of removing the evils re- sulting f-om the “stagnation of the ser- vice.”” The perennial fight between the line and staff is now complicated by a serious disruption in the ranks of the line, in which the seniors are arrayed against the juniors. The relations between the two factions of the line, which have been strained for some time, have finally reached a state of open rupture. The outlook is exceedingly discouraging for anything like a satisfac- tory and harnionious adjustment of the Pending differences, Opposed to the Hale Bill. It appears that most of the senior line officers are opposed to the personnel bill introduced in the Senate last week by Sen- ator Hale, on the ground that it operates unfairly against them in the interests of the younger men of the service. According to common report, they have organized their forces for an aggressive campaign to secure the defeat of that particular bill and all other proposed legislation based on the same general line. In accordance with this plan of opposition, a circular has been put into private circulation. Despite pre- cautions to the contrary, copies of this document have fallen into unfriendly hands, and the matter has been brought to the personal notice of Secretary Herbert as conduct in the nature of insubordination. What the Circular Says. The circular, after reciting the action taken at a recent meeting of line officers to consider steps for the benefit of the person- nel of the navy, tells of the “break” that occurred in the following words: “The senior officers were practically crowded out of participation or influence in the affairs of the Line Association, now to be used as an instrument for promoting class legislation, which is most injurious to the navy. The whole action of the meeting was subversive of the objects and principles of the association, which were to resist at- tack and to advance by all honorable means the best interests of the navy. “At a meeting of some of the senior offi- cers recently held in Washington it was re- solved to oppose schemes of legislation of the character already named, and to en- deavor to secure a measure which will com- mend itself to all grades as just, and to the best interests of the service. This move- ment has taken the form of an organization under the name of the Naval Association. The undersigned have been appointed a committee to manage the affairs of the Naval Association, pending a permanent organization, upon the following basis of principle and conduct: To support by proper methods all measures and policies for the Improvement of the navy in orgamization and efficiency; to oppose all methods, meas- ures and policies injuricus to the navy and to promote harmony in the service. “In pursuing the immediate object of op- posmg any measure which embodies the essential features of the Meyer bill, the or- ganization will endeavor to repress publica- tion by newspapers of articles abusive of any class or grade of officers, which publi- cations do not influence legislation, but do great harm to the navy. With moderation of expression it will seek a just considera- tion of the arguments which may. apply.” It is proposed to confine the membership to line officers of experience, says the cir- cular, which means that the juniors are to be denied admittance. All officers opposed to the Meye~ bill are invited by the or- ganization to line up and prepare for stiff work. This is the committee: Commodre Mat- thews, Capt. George C. Remay, Capt. P. H. Cooper, superintendent of the Annapolis Academy; Capt. P. F. Harrington, Com- mander Charles D. Sigsbee, Commander B, P. Lamberton, in charge of the Maryland lighthouse district; Commander Asa Walker at Annapolis; Lieut. Commander B. F. Til- ley, Annapolis: Lieut. Commander, Leutze, Lieut. Commander Dunlap and Lieuts. Mc- Crackin, Kilburn and Mahan. A Serious Question Arises. A serious question has arisen in regard to the proposed course of action indicated in the above circular. It involves the right and propriety, under the laws and naval regulations, of officers interfering or at- tempting to influence legislation. What makes the action of the officers subject to special criticism is that they are fighting legislation suggested by the Secretary of the Navy. It is asserted by some officers that such action may properly be consider- ed a serious breach of discipline and render the participants subject to admonition, if nothing worse. May Be Brought Up With a Round rn. Secretary Herbert is fully informed of the situation, and is seriously considering the advisability of bringing the offenders up with a round turn. He may do this by simply reminding them that it is no part of their duties to aid the Congress in mak- ing the lawe of the country, and that it is hardly proper for them to attempt to override the executive in its endeavor to improve the naval service. It ts said that the list of offenders includes commodores, captains, commanders and leutenant com- manders, but it is only fair to say that Ad- mirals Brown, Walker and Ramsay are not of the number. It fs sald that the officers named and a few others of high rank op- posed the formation of the new organiza- tion, and have steadfastly refused to in- dorse a policy designed to oppose legisla- tion desired by the civillan head of the naval establishment. Danger flags are fly- ing over the Navy Department, and there are indications of interesting times ahead for a faction of officers numbering about 100. Equity Court No. pcchlet Justice Bing- ham. Hoadley agt. Hoadley; appearance of ab- sent defendant ordered. Shamwell agt. Carter; testimony ordered filed in thirty days. National Wall Paper Company agt. Long; Washington Post Company allowed to intervene; sale finally ratified and cause referred to auditor; receivers directed to sell and assign book accounts. In re Mary E. Bryant, alleged lunatic; writ de lunatico inquirendo ordered to issue. Fitzgerald agt. Fitzgerald; sale ratified nisi. Deane agt. Hartaway; sale ratified and cause re- ferred to auditor. Circuit Court No. 1—Judge Bradley. United States agt. Wm. T. Collins et al.; on trial. Cireuit Court No. 2—Judge McComas. Holland agt. Bailey; mandate of Court of Appeals affirming judgment filed. Keys, administratrix,agt. Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company; on trial. Criminal Court No. 1—Judge Cole. Robt. D. Ruffin agt. S. Herbert Giesy; stipulaticn to strike out default and set cause for trial filed. In re estate of Michael Crane; on trial. Probate Court—Judge Hagner. Estate of Benj. R. White; will filed. Es- tate of Jno. Fegan; withdrawal of caveat filed. Estate of Louis A. Sinsabaugh; in- ventory filed. Estate of Benj. Beall; peti- tion for probate of will filed. ——— The Hazing Court of Inquiry. No witnesses were heard at the morning session today of the court of inquiry which is investigating the charges of hazing at the navy yard. The court met promptly at 10 o'clock and did not adjourn until after 12, but the entire session was held with closed doérs. your child You note the difference in children. Some have nearly every ailment, even with the best of care. Others far more exposed pass through unharmed. Weak children will have continuous colds in winter, poor digestion in summer. They are with- out power to resist disease, they have no_ reserve strength. Scott’s Emulsion of cod-liver oil, with hypo- phosphites, is cod-liver oil partly digested andadapted -to-‘the weaker digestions of children. ‘ Scorr & Bowne, Chemists, New York. 50c. and $1. OBSTRUCTIONS TO GO Commissioners Having All Projec- tions Leveled, CONSIDERATION FOR PEDESTRIANS Work Soon to Be Begun on a Big Intercepting Sewer. OTHER DISTRICT AFFAIRS The engineer department is conducting a quiet warfare against obstructions in the sidewalks of the city. All over the city there are small obstructions which project a few inches above the sidewalk, and form danger- ous obstructions to pedestrians. This is par- ticularly so along the business streets, where iron cellar doors, with their heavy hinges, extend above the surface of the street, and trip the unsuspecting pedestrian. All of them must be removed, or rather all must be altered so there will be no projection above the surface of the street. The old wooden cellar doors where several years ago children were wont to slide are rapidly dis- appearing, to make way for the new and more approved appliances. Nor is this all. Where iron doors are used for openings into vaults or cellars, their upper surface must be corrugated, or otherwise arranged to do away with the smooth surface, and give pedestrians a foothold in slippery weather. The authorities have gone about the matter quietly in order not to excite any opposition, and the property owners are complying with the requests of the Commissioners promptly. An example of the work of the Commission- ers may be seen along 7th street, where a complete metamorphosis has been wrought in this respect. The old wooden cellar doors have disappeared, the projecting hinges of iron vault covers have been sunk out of sight, street washers which stuck their dangerous heads above the sidewalk have been lowered, and last, but not least, tl illegal carriage blocks have all disappeared. Capt. Fiebeger has had immediate charge of this important work, and is pushing mat- ters. Every street in the city will be visited, and before many weeks the sidewalks of Washington, which are the least attractive feature of the city, will be partially im- proved. To Begin a Big Sewer. The District authorities will shortly com- mence one of the most important improve- ments of the year. It is the constructing of a new main intercepting sewer from near the intersection of P street and Florida avenue to near the intersection of 25th and Water streets, with lateral branches on M and 27th streets. The importance of this sewer lies in the fact that when completed it will divert most of the sewage which now empties into Rock creek, polluting that waterway, and, it is claimed, breeding dis- ease in the section of the city along the creek, The outlet at the foot of B street will be known as form water outlet, but used temporarily as a sewage outlet until the system for sewage disposal is completed. The upper part of this line of trunk sewers is now under construction and rapidly near- ing completion. It will extend from the Rock Creek Church road along Spring road to Piney branch and Rock creek, along Rock creek to near P street, connecting with the Rock creek and B street interceptor now about to be commenced, giving a continuous sewer of large capacity from the Rock Creek Church road to the Potomac river, and will, as stated above, divert from Rock creek the principal part of the sewage which now flows into it. All of this is in ac- cordance with a general plan of the engineer department, which has been under con- sideration for over two years. The Easby Point sewer, lately completed to Pennsylvania avenue and 15th street from the Potomac river, is now in use, and di- verts most of the sewage which formerly emptied into the 17th street canal. The es- timates this year provide an appropriation for commencing tke Tiber creek and New Jersey avenue interceptor, with authority to ccntract for the completion of that sewer, which will divert the most of the sewage from the James Creek canal, thus amelior- ating the condition in a very large degree of the three open cesspools in the city of Washington, namely, the 17th street sewage canal, the Rock Creek and the James reek canal. The Extension of F Street. The street committee of the Northeast Washington Citizens’ Association, consist- ing of Messrs. H. H. Martin, chairman; Evan Tucker, W. B. Evans, S. Sowerbutts and J. B. Algate, appeared before the Com- missioners this afternoon to urge the ex- tension eastvard in a straight line of F street us far as the Benning road. The Washington Channel. The District authorities will shortly con- fer with Maj. Davis of the engineer corps relative to the approval of a map giving the harbor and bulkhead lines of the Washing- ton channel. No More Exhibitions, The Commissioners today ordered that hereafter no permit or license shall be granted for athletic exhibitions in the hall at the corner of 6th and C streets. Physicians to the Poor. In accordance with the recent civil ser- vice examinations the Commissioners upon the recommendation of Health Officer Woodward and the medical examining board today made the following appoint- ments for physicians to the poor: Dr. F. QO. Roman, vice C. W. Pettys; Dr. J. R. Shands, vice Dr. T. Clarke; Dr. L. B. Jar- vis, vice Dr. J. R. Deveraus; Dr. D. G. Lewis, vice Dr. H. G. Goodal. Dr. Charies M. Emmons reappointed to date from May 1, 1895, for three years; Dr. G. W. Wood, vice Dr. C. W. Bordall. Appointments will take place within a short time for the re- maining three vacancies. Removal Approved. ‘The Commissioners have approved the re- moval of W. Mahoney of the girls’ reform schoo) and appointed in his place F, A. Booth. —_—>_—_ His Will Filed. The will of Benjamin R. White, late an inmate of the Soldiers’ Home, dated Decem- ber 13, 18%, was filed today for probate. he estate of the deceased, consisting of cman money, is left to his sister, Deborah c. Shearman. —_—_~—.—_—_ An Archacological Lecture, Dr. Harold N. Fowler will lecture before the Washington Society of Archaeologists at McMahon Hall of the Catholic University this afternoon at 4:30. His subject will be “The Hermes of Praxiteles.”