Evening Star Newspaper, March 19, 1896, Page 7

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1896—EIGHTEEN PAGES. “Crimson Rims Spin to Win.” Atthe Cycle Show —— —you will see all Kinds of wheels. Ex- ——— amine them all eritically—then come to | —_ onr stants (27 and 28) and see The Syracuse .—the queen of Bicycles. Price, $100. Enterprise Cycle. Co., 312-814 14th Ste Woemer, Jr., Mgr. ‘ nbid-th,s,t,25 Athletes Will find everything they'll need fm the shape of Costumes, Sweaters, Caps, Shoes, ete., in our complete stock of Sporting Wearables. Stylich and moderately priced. 5. Stinemetz mhiv-20d 1237 PENNA. AVE. fate ‘t. tt ‘ Pen of ‘taste. Se ‘The acknowledged “‘good drersers’” of Wash- Ington—are my best patrons. I haven't the largest tock of Men's Furnishings on earth— but I bave as pretty ond as tosteful an xs- sortment—as yon'll find anywhere. I've also the repatation of making the best Shirts in = * town. Frank Wells, 1411 Penna. Ave. _whis-lid EASTER NECKWEAR, soc. A glimpse of what spring has In store for you men, Exquisite hides. Striking co!- } ge and, combinations, Newest “styles "In ‘our-in-Hands, Tecks, Puffs at Bows, 50c. F U7 SPRING STYLES HATS are now ready. - We have Youmans’ shaped Hats in Black and Brown at $2, $2.50 and $3. R. C. Lewis & Son, 1421 NEW YORK AV EB. “SPAULDING” — stands and Son. mb18-14 for superiorit, throughout the sporting world. ees We j-—Experience is everything. want you ball players to take advant- fage of our knowledge of Sporting ! Goods. We know just what's needed for the com- plete equipment of teams. We know exactly ' how to figure closest to give you the best for the least. Stop im and talk it over. '‘Tappan’s 1013 Pa. Ave. mhl0-3m-20d Everything “Spaulding” makes. A = ' ¢ RUOFF, the hatter. (Our $2.50 & $3 «derbies & Alpines t —are as fine as $2.50 or $3 will buy anywhere. Good, horest-wearing Hats— b every one. Blacks or browns. H Dunlap Hats only sold here in the ‘Chas. H Ruoff, :< Up-to-date Hatter, 905 Pa. Ave. mbhI6é-24d i = ‘Style & Wear iris we make cannot be surpassed. cise all the knowledge and all the “ve acquired during our tons “y shirt we make. No pret- f zoods anywhere, I. 100, ated akeolute satisfaction. Place at once. Shirtmaker, 9 goSFSt. verything we sell, we have se- Ieeted the best! A young lady Will be attired in ove of these Bik ~ Outiits"” tomorrow and Sat- urday, and explain the various advantages. ‘Bicycle Suits. We control for Washington three of the best, mest modest and stylish Bk Suits yet designed, viz., tae ‘Winthrop, the *Litiaa™ and 2 Suits. The fs a combination of @ivided skirt, with front and back apron its, which conneet the skirt, giv- appearance ef an ordinary street while watking. While on the wheel front apron Is [vided to form a satchet with pocket, and the back apron can be turned into a cape and bood. Two styles reefer” and “tight-fitting,” 50, $20 and $25. ° “Diamond” Bi Je Suit is a com- ination divided skirt with bloomers, with Norfolk jacket, $15 to §: The an’ Bicycle Li Vided skirt, with Jegzins; has lai apron with ¢ mmnecting the ski -fitting Norfolis fact Separate Bicycle Skirts, with lezgins, $8. Bicycle Sweaters. Exquisite line of elty Sweaters, in striking combinations, $2 to $5. Bicycle Leggins. i Separate Bicycle Lesxins, im black and ba PE fe ‘e match Bicycle Underwear. Women's Bicycle Pants, in white and cera, Ste. pair. Bicycle Gloves. Water-proof and varions styles, at low prices. Bicycle Corsets. Scientifically Cut and Well-made Bicycle Corsers, very shoct over the hips, permnit- } timc a free and graceful movement of the Hirabs at all tines. $1 and $2.50. Bicycle Hose. Bicycle Hose for Men, Women and Chil- dren. Grand line of Golf Hose for Men at SOc. up. | Bicycle Ribbons. All the various combination club colors 5 in all silk ribbons, at low prices. Den't fall to inspect this exbibit, and note the gracefulness and ease with which the wheel can be mounted and ridden by the young lady in charge tomorrow ang Saturday. Various p Wm. H. McKnew, ) Ladies’, Men's and Children's Furnishings, Cloaks, Suits and Fure, al 933 Pa. Ave. £ <— | THE CYCLE SHOW Opening Last Night Drew a Large Crowd. SCENE OF DAZZLING = SPLENDOR Varied Collection of Wheels and Wheeling Accessories. SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR The cycle show had a very auspicious opening last evening at the armory of the Washington Light Infantry. The opening was scheduled to take place at 7 o'clock, and by that hour there were a large num- ber of people in the hall. The mechanics and laborers, who had worked so hard to complete the details of the show in time, had barely finished their work when the opening occurred. What delay there had had been was occasioned by the failure of some of the exhibits to arrive, but regard- less of this, the show went merrily on, and _| by this evening the exhibition will be fully lauached. Upon entering the hall one fs dazzled by the brilliancy of the numberless incandes- cent electric lamps, and the gay colors which are visible on every side, the combin- ation producing a pretty attraction, which is heightened by the individuality ind rations, construction snd display at the various booths. Washington has had a candy show, poultry show, a pure food show, a dog show and various other sim- ilar events, but this is the it time in the history of both the and the wheel that a bicycle show h occurred. Quest for Souvenirs. The attendance last eveni was ex- tremely gratifying, both to the ma ment and other parties interested. people flocked to the place for the novelty of the thing, and in this tney were not disappointed. Novelties were mumerous, and likewise souvenirs. During tne of the evening the crowds surg booth to booth in quest of sou some sort. Buttons and pins meious, particuluriy the form every exhibitor in the nall ha supply on hand. P: of all sizes and all descriptions were given out from the bicycie hat pin to a Cuban flag pin, theugh the demand on the Cuban emblem was so great that the sup- ply was exhausted in a short time. There were other souvenirs, which were given out in a guerded way. Silver spoons were in demand, and though many request- ed them, few were so lucky as to get them. Leather watch chains were also in evi- *, though only a fmited number were given out. Another useful souvenir was in the shape of a thick glass erweight, with an cdvertisement at the bottom, show ing out in magnified form. In another in- stance lead pencils were given out to a limited number. The formal opening of the show did not take place until nearly hali-past 5, after an overture by the La France Concert Company, of which Victor Merceroa is the director. The ‘se! ion Played was the “Washington Cycle Show March,” a piece specially written and dedi- cated to the show. Opening the Show. The opening address was made by Mr. J. Hart Brittain of the District Cycle Com- pany, who, though totally unprepared, was called upon for a speech. He announced that on behalf of the Washington Road Club it afforded him great pleasure to in- troduce the speaker of the evening, a man whom everybody Knew, and whose silvery ‘ce has been frequently heard. As he losed he introduced Mr. E. B. Hay. Tie address was made from the balcony, near the entrance to the hall. Mr. Hay stepped forward and made a few formai remarks. He said that the presence of so many peo- ple was not a surprise to the management of the show, who would have secured Con- vention Hall had it not been for the ice- bound surface. The recognition of the show by the Washington public, he said, was the recognition of a certain period in the history of the city, and in fact the his- tory of the world. “We have had the sténe age, the goid age and the silver age,”” said he, “and it now seems as though we enirs were nu- tr, almost ga large ack as ») years ago, when Shakespeare in “Ham- " made men ng before the patentees of the present wheel ever thou of protecting their right, and quoted the immortal Hamlet as sayi “And who ty now.” The audience ess and the wit of the quotation. The interest in bi aker said, was something to ride. The wheel not only s tance, but brings new woman in prom- inence. Not the new woman at home, nor the new woman in art, literature nor on the stage, but the new woman as she ap- pears in bloomers on her cycle. Possibilities of the Wheel. “When you encourage this art in its in- fancy,” said he, “You en:ourage what is to be an immense thing.” He praised the Washington Road Club fer its energy, and announced himself as being in favor of wood roads, not only around the District, but in every state in the Union. By the honor and the authority conferred on him he formally declared the opening of the show. “Let the wheels go round on the floor,” said he, “and if there are any here with wheels in their head let them go round, too.” This last sally was greeted with a storm of applause. ‘The entertainment for the evening con- sisted of a half mile race on the home trainer between Harry Z. Greer and W. 7. Robertson. On account of the demand for exhibition space the stage had to be placed in the annex to the hall, which is rather small to accommodate such a large crowd as was present last night. Two home trainers of the latest design, which are so geared that the speed of the rider fs regis- tered on a large dial about two feet In diameter, which looks simiiar to a clock, marking off the fraction of a mile. 7 race proved to be a spirited one, and was won by Greer in 43 seconds, After the race an exhibition of trick and fancy riding was given by the d’Valdare brothers, who re- cently came to this country from Paris. Though the stage has a limited area, their riding was excellent. Variety of Exhibits. ‘The exhibits in the hall are varied in the extreme, and not only enibrace every part of a bicycle, hut extend to all things used by cyclists from a cap and suit of clothes dewn to a pair of shoes. The exhibits of Parker, Briiget &.Co. and Saks & Co. are particularly good. The bucth of the first- named firm is fitte] up in white with gold trimmings and Inclosed with a heavy gilded rope. The corner posts are surmounted by a group of five incandescent Ughts, while the interior of the space is a mass of pot- ted plants and sporting goods arranged with artistic skill. The exkibit embraces men’s bicycle suits, ladizs’ sweaters, shoes of ail the leading makes, designed for sporting use. The particular attraction of this booth to the crowd was the presence of a silhouette artist, who was kept busy the entire time cutting out the profiles of prat- ty maidens and presenting th>m free of charge. The booth was in charge of Mr. We've moved to 1417. Here’s Your Chance. Don’t Miss It. oe ‘T HIS_weck we are making to measure EASTER SUITS of FINE ENGLISH POLES, botm fancy and plain, for only (7 Tailored in first-class atyle by Wash- ington workmen, ond satisfaction’ guaran. ee teed. Haslett & Pistel, “27 1417 Pa. Ave. mhr8-20d Folks must think weil of my work, Otherwise they wouldn't keep friends bere—to have thelr Wetches Hepat do the Kind of work you'd expect the in bis line would turp out. And my chntges are little enough—T5e. for cleaning or maluspring. Hutterly, Expert Kepairinz, 632 G mb8-128 W. K. Larrimore, assisted by Mr. W. P. Bowle and several others. The stand of Saks & Co. was one of tho Prettiest in the hall. It was a massive looking affair, constrict>d on the Grecian outline with heavy pillars supporting a roe of blue and white bunting. The exhihit wal in charge of Mr. Robert Fox, assisted by J. C. McKeever, W. M. Brittain and Mi: L, E. Tanner. There were several mak of wheels shown, amd a full iine of sporting goods, a great deal of which was displayed in large glass cases. Several metal non- sirkable canoes were incluled in the ex- it. 5 A Bifarented Skirt. One of the leading attractions was the demonstration of a skirt, which is claimed to be the coming wearing apparel for wo- men cyclists. It consists of a bifurcated skirt, so arranged by plaits in the rear that the division was not noticeable, while a lapel buttoned on in front, unloosened fer riding, evereame objections whieh nave been made against the genuine bloomer costume. The souvenir of this ‘stand was a red button. The attention of the crowd seemed to be mainly divided at times between the Ram- bler and the Columbia stand. The last- named bicycle had a. splendid display, and this, together with the announcement that souvenir spoons and bicycle sund be distributed, attracted . display of wheels was exc2leat, and among the fifteen machines was the celebrated wyized wheel with silver mountings and ivory grips, which has a market value of $500, ‘the cost of the wheel, of course, depending altogether on the precious mount ng. The Columbia military tandem was also a center of attraction. ‘This tan- dem Is equipped with two Springfield riftes, two large revolvers, blankets, and over- ceats and a. signal outtit, a total weisht of eighty pounds. ‘The background of this stand was an artistic combination of inult celored bunting, arranged with artistic ef- fect, the center piece being a bicycle wheel with numerous miniature incandescent lights kept in continual motion. The Rambler exhibit was on a pattern used In the New York and Chicago cycle show. It was banked all around for a of three fect with a covering of pea Sreen Persian iigured baize, on the top of which were arranged a number of wheels. One of the exhibiis of this stand was a Spauldingiged wheel, trimmed with gold, but failing to arrive on time, it was not put in position. A large elestric si pended directly over the booth, advertising attracted a great deal of atten- on. The souvenirs of this tooth were bi- eyele hat pins and aluminum medals, The Owen Inventions. The exhibit of the F. D. Owen Manu- facturing Company was perhaps one of the most Interesting in the whole the fact that the display was ent! f the inventions of Mr le Ine. His specialties and in the details he has m: derful improver He ha Pyramid and Conver uted a furore at show and clicited praise on ail Pyramid, claimed to be the wheel of the future, has a triangular shape, the saddle post being at the apex of the ar trame, while the handle bar is f: The the front portion of the fran The wheel Weighs but seventeen pounds, being the lightest of any exhibited. It was placed above the Convertible y few seconds it being u: ckground of the booth. The 5 hich in a an be changed so as to admit ed for a ri sex. The terprise Cycle Company had a of wheels counter at- center of the th potted plants, and erythi round ¥v of a crimson hue. Two Indians of the Sycamore tribe, in added to th of the 5 hor: t the wall. A cr on carna ributed to the e tors last night, another much-scught-after souy veamore hear fetich, a lucky omen for the meinbers of that tribe. There were a number of buttons distributed at this booth, and a phonograph was kept rontinually going, to which the public was ven free acces Maxim Gun Tricycle. The Wolff American and the Lovell Dia- mond wheels had a stand just at the en- trance to the hall, and the first thing to at- tract attention was a dup! cle, upon which was mounted a Maxim gun. ‘The weight of the tricycle is forty-two pour and the gun two hundred, the being built to stand a total weight of over five hundred pounds. The field gun can be 1 elght hundred times per minute. st was In charge of Max Wawener, assisted by David Roberts and Hdward Cott The Maryland Manufacturing and Con- struction Company had their stand on the t side, wht kzround of nd, a centerpier trie star, which effect, owing to the colors of the el: J. S$. Cox was in charge of < hibit of Mr. C. A. arrive in time for placin; tion, but a MW be a full line of nlop tire man, Mr. pt_a lirse crowd ng the easy i While he vhistles made from imitat s. Rim tire w r Bs ted H. F. Herring, who was w his in trade, but had pleaty of buttons to gi way. The Morgan and Wright t t, but the material did not n ume. The The Capital Bieycle Company had a cor- stand, Ladies’ Riding School. ner which was pr deco ed, on for ladie were also given by Owen conce: Company hibit of th a Very artistic and among other thing: er trophy, hingt Tappan’ king: cement, included the Shaf- recently won hy the In bali team. This stand tennis nets, and was of electric lights. onstructs 1 for ex- rket value. nm purposes, er Bowne of ) i N.R. Fill, were in cl The Boston var: had a_good dis- play of wheels and snorting gocds in gen- eral, including fishing ‘The stand was artistically crowded with material. It in charge of Chari dams and K. Gury. The Liber was attractive, and embraced a variety of wheels. Mr. W. J. Espey charze, assisted by F. W. Moore. The Western Whcei works, of which Mr. Harry 8S. Jones, jr., is the manager of the local branch, had one of the largest single displays of wheels in the hall. They had thirteen differ models of road wheels, from a little child's machine up to a bi- ycle constructed to carry a giant. There Were also several tandems and racing. wheel weighing but a little over sevente pou: The exhibit of Rich Sons was perhaps the most varied of its kind, embracing footwear entirely. and taking in shoes for sporting work for ladies and gentlemen. ‘The exhibit was in charge of Louis Rich, assisted by Burns, Dalton and others. Mr. F. G. Smith had a combination exhibit of Remington bicycles and Bradbury pianos the latter instruments being played by ele: fricity at short intervals during the even- ing. There were nine wheels in the ex- hipit, th® most conspicuous being a Rem- ington racer, finished in pink enamel. The exhibit was in charge of Mr. Ed. Staley, assisted by Victor Baker, George B. Pitt and others. The smallest wheel on exhibition was in the space of the Dart Cycle Company, which was presided over by Mr. F. Smith, assisted by F. W. Wells, E. J. Smith and O. R. Jackson. The Ryan adjustable han- dle bar and the folding bicycle were in one exhibit and attracted considerable atten- tion, Mr. P. Semler, assisted by Otto Bronin, being in charge. Next to this ex- hibit was a space which was reserved for the Fowler people and their celebrated sex- tuplet, but this did not arrive on time. Jacobs Brothers, with three makes of wheels, were near the door, but the center of attraction, a celebrated Dayton triplet, did not arrive in time for the opening night. Adjoining this was an exhibit of L. C. Withowski, with the product of the Dixon Crucible Company. Triangular aluminum pencils and pencils in silver and so and white were everywhere in evi- jence. 3 —————__ The will of Mary Lanaham of this city, dated the 6th of this month, and filed yes- terday, bequeaths her property to her chil- dren, reserving $300 for masses for her soul. George Russell is appointed executor. | cago, Ciecinna TRIPS TO THE SOUTH Be p advisability. WAY THE SENATORS WILL STAY HERE Advantages of the Proposed Ar- rangement. GENERAL SPORTING NOTES "The question Has frequently been asked why the Messrs. Wagner did not go south with the Washington club for spring prac- tice. Mr. J. Ear? Wagner sald in regard to the matter, td @°Star reporter: “I am satisfied that thse trips south for prellm- inary work and practice are a mistake. Our experience last Spring convinced me of the correctness ‘of this opinion. Wher we arrived at our déstthation in South Caro- lina we found a change in temperature of several degrees, Wit wet weather prevail- ing throughout the state. During our stay there of several werks we were able to practice but a few days. All dates for ex- hibition games with other clubs, excepting a game with Boston,’ with whom we played one game, were’ canceled on account of rain. We finally gave it up in despair and returned home with several of our players out of condition for lack of exercise. ‘The sudden change of temperature from warm to the usually chilly weather of this latl- tude was very trying upon the players, aud many of them suffered throughout the season in consequence, notably Mercer, Loyd and Malarkey. So you see, to say ing about the expense, the trip was strous, At the close of last season our layers generally requested that a south- ern trip this season should not be made, and it was consequently abandoned. The advantages of not going are apparent. Our men will sooner be acclimated. With one or two exceptions, our players reside in a climate considerably colder than Washing- , and a temperate climate will be ad- vant . They will have several weeks of excel practice upon the home grounds, which is another advantage worth considering. Good water, wholesome food, with home comforts. with careful and in- ent training, will beat southern junk- eting trip We will give it a whether or not we Conclusions.” eze Gamen, in University base ball team Yale law School nine in this ark, Match Manager z of the Columbian University has completed all the arrangements, and the Yale team will stop here on its southern Vhe Columbian nine will also play the Gallaudet College team next Saturday on the grounds of the latter organization. The Showalter-Kemeny Match. The ninth game in the chess match be- tween Emile Kemeny of Philadelphia and Jackson Showalter of New York was begun ay in Philadelphia, and after for six moves was adjourned until today. Kem- eny made a Ruy Lopez opening, pi aggressive game throughout and at the ces- ation of play h advantage Showalter, ; drawn, Pal. Horsex Declared Out. n received from great trial W. O. B. MacDon- n , S. T. Dunstan's Sea BE. Madden's Charlie Ch and ch, f., by Rossington-Val- be iy Hamilton Signs. Billy Hamilton has signed Boston base bail contract and will accompany the team on its southern trip. This completes the Boston team, with the exception of Har- ringten. Cc. A. C. Nine-Pins. The second section of the first assignment of entries in the Columbian Athletic Club nine-pin tournament was bowled on the alleys of the club last night. each man roll- ing a set of four game low, as a rule, th full quota of twelve signment will be compl ge ames of the first 2s- ed Friday and Sat- following urday ev The are scores of Total 3 4 Pins. Griffin 6 2: ay Jones 3 5 45 2 3 3 is 4 Brown o 2 Fraud in Race Tips. O. G. Appleby, alias Stanley Francis, has been arrested’ by post office in- at New Orleans on a charse of using the mails for fraudulent purposes, on corplaint from the post offices at Chi- |, Saratoga, Covington, Ky os. The bi and oth entitled “Di onary in- as operated by Phillip M. Arch- ert racing commissioner, New Or- s.”" The writer claimed to have ins information fr_m hors> owrers. Waxhington Shooters Compete. The Maryland handicap will be shot this afternoon at the Baltimore Shooting Asso- ciation’s grounds. Cunningham, Sackett, Green, Arnold, Wagner and several others from Washington are expected. There will be but two more Maryland handicap shoots this At the last handicap shoot the Washington boys carried off first and s end money. The Baltimoreans are deter- mined to prevent a repetition of this, if possible, aid will be out in force. Departmental Lengue Plans. The Departmental League held a meeting at the W. L. I. C. armory Tuesday evening. Plans for the comirg season were discussed and the applisatior of the Fort Myer team was accepted. ‘The application of the Can- terbury Athletic Club was laid on the table, and will be decided upon at a future meeting. The new constitution of the league was presented to the meeting by the committee appointed for the purpose of drafting it, and the league will act upon it at_a meeting to be held March 24. President Sousa is extremely pleased with the outlook for the present season, and thinks it will be the most successful and profitable one the league has ever seen. Satanita Won Today. E, March 19—In the race for the ch cup today, total distance thirty miles, Satanita won, Ailsa was second and Britannia was third. Society Bteycle Meet Put Om. The scclety bicycle meet, which was ar- rang2d to come off Saturday afternoon, un- der the auspices of the Chevy Chase Hunt Club, for the benefit cf the Home for In- curables, has been postponed until April 11, or some date in that week. This decis- ion was reached at a meeting of the ex- ecntive board in charge of the race, Mr: Willlam C. Boardman, Mrs. Archibald Hop kins and Mrs. Frederick B. McGuire. Fear- ing inclement weather would make the peer a failure, it was agreed to postpone it. oo TICKET AGENTS’ CONVENTION. W. A. Turk of the Southern Made Vice President.ef the Associntio: The convention $f the American Asso- ciation of Passenger and Ticket Agents be- gan in Richmend Tuesday. Dana J. Flanders of the Boston and Maine rail- road was elected jresident, vice Capt. W. M. Davidson of Plant system, who ro- signed a year ago. W. A. Turk of the Southern railroad was elected vice presi- Gent to succeed Mr. Flanders. A. J. Smith of the Lake Shore’ and Michigan Southern was re-elected secretaty. The coupon ticket committee asked for another year to vore- pare a ticket that could not be counter- feited. Almost Cie agents are attending ‘thé convention. ey were entertained . "the city in the noon. peesbece dW rl Wagner Points Out Tait te ‘ DELEGATES CHOSEN. = Conventions Held im Various Congres- aslonal Districts. The sixth congressional district conven- vention of South Carolina was held at Florence yesterday, and delegates to St. Louis were electéd instructed for McKin- ley. Muskegon county, Mich., district is the first to select delegates to the state conven- tion. The convention was held at Muske- fon yesterday and the delegates were in- structed for McKinley, and the best wishes telegraphed the Ohio man through the chairman ef the convention. The republicans of the fifth district of Mississippi yesierday elected R. A. Sim- mons of Holmes and A. J. Eyde of Me- ridian | McKinley delegi te St. Louis. J. E. Everett cf Yazoo was nominated for Congress. Of the thirty-four counties of Alabama that hav2 so far acted thirty have gone for McKinley and four for Reed. It looks now as if McKinley will easily sweep the state, and secure a solid delegation. The Chatham county republican conven- tion of Georgia yesterday clected McKinley delegates to the Georgia state couvention. The York, Pa., republican county conven- tion Tuesday elected R. H. Shindel dele- gate to the national convention at St. Louis. The resolution adopted instructs Shindel to vote for McKinley, and also instructs the four delegates to the state corvention not to support Senator Cameron for delegate- at-large to the St. Louis convention. In all the congressional districts of New York city, with the exception of the six- teenth, the republicans last night held con- ventions for the purpose of electing ‘lele- gates and alternates to the tutional re- publican convention, which will be held in St. Louis n June. In the Murray Hill Lyceum. where the twelfth district convention was hel frequently looked as if only the presence of a squad of policemen prever' a scene of personal encounter between the oppes- ing factions favoring Morton apd Mckinley as presidential candidates. In spite of the claims of Cornzlius N. Bliss and Col Cruger, the anti-Flatt banner-hearers, that they had their bailiwick well in and, they were defeated, but only after’ a stubborn fight. Even then they would not accept Gefeat, and unJer the leadership of George Bliss, their cohorts got together and ineld an opposition convention 4 1 their own delegat In consequence of this ac- tion there will be a contest before the na- tional assembly. The regular converftion selec: Carroll and Thurlew Weed Bar gates; Caleb A. Simms and Eadlich, alternates. <i Howard as deie- Charles H. nates, P. Tecumseh Sherman and Hdward Hardy. Mr. Bliss said: “We sh’ make a contest at the national in the gallery, and the onty ones ats in the national certainly nventien. our delegates are the rightfully entitled to conyentior see IN FAVOR OF FUSION. North Carolina Republicans to Con- alints. At yesterday’s meeting of the republican state executive conmittee of Werth Caro- Ina at Raleigh, the committee adopted the policy ef Senator Pritchard, and a commit- lee of five was named to confer with the populisis with a view to fusicn, and to re- pert to the republican state convention the result of the confere: Chairman Uolwon, James H. Young, H. L. Gran‘, Senator Pritchard and Thomas Settle were named as the committe 2 The committee decided unanimous! call the state convention to mec J.C. Logan Harris of Raleigh, pr of the Russell guternatoritl boom, and one of the leading fusfonists in the party, was elected si ry hy a vote of eizht to sev: en, his opponents being friendly to Dock- ery for governor. The Russell men introdaced a resolution taking away the power of the chairman, who is a Dockery man, to appoint the com- mittee on credenuals for the state con- vention. The Russell resolution provides that the executive committee shall row appoint a committee on credentials to pass upon the delegates to the state convention two months hence. The Dockery men, in a hot dchate, denounced the resolution as an unr- heard-of proceeding. ces N SOCIALIS' Retarn to Rome of Felice, the Exiled Deputy. ‘The socialists of Italy turned cut in force to welcome back to Rome and liberty the leader of their party, Giuseppe de” Felice. De Felice is a Sicilian, and was formerly a member of the chamber of deputies. Early in INM he was arrested on the charge of plot- ting with the exiled anarchist, Cypriote, and Signor Casiili, another deputy, of planning a revolution,’ which had for’ its ultimate aim the overthrow ofthe monarchy. T) succeeded im causing serious up Siclly and other parts of Ital considerable blood was shed and much property was destroyed. De Felice and forty of his companions were tried at-need to v ms of impris- prison, ral of ied members of . Among the for- mer Was De Felice, Barbato and Iosco. But, on July 18 ist, the chamber of depu- Les annulled their elections on the ground that the men were convicts. The social- which about of deputie ists, however, took the ground that as the prisoners were sentenced by a military tribunal for offenses of a purely political nature, they were not convicts in the proper sense of the term. oe MARYLAND REPUBLICANS. Their State Convention Meets in Bal- timore Apr! The republican state committee met in Baltimore yesterday and fixed Baltimore city as the place and April 22 as the time for holding the republican state convention for the selection of two presidential electors and four delegates-at-large to the national convention in St. Louis. Gladness Comes with a better understanding of the transient nature of the many phys- ical ills, which vanish before proper ef- forts—gentle efforts—pleasant efforts— rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge, that so many forms of sickness are not due to any actual dis- ease, but simply to a constipated condi- tion of the system, which the pleasant family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt- ly removes. That is why it is the only remedy with millions of families, andis everywhere esteemed so highly by all who value health. Its beneficial effects are due to the fact, that itis the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness without débilitating the organs on which it acts. It is therefore all important, in order to get its bene- ficial effects, to note when you pur- chase, that you have the genuine arti- cle, which is manufactured by the Cali- fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by all reputable druggists. It in the ea es of good health, and the system is regular, laxatives or other remedies are then not needed. If afflicted with any. actual disease, one may be commended to the most skillful physicians, but if in need of a laxative, one should have the best, and with the well-informed cree eer ne, of Figs stands highest and is jargely used and gives most general: 23 MARSEILLES RED SPREADS, LARGE SIZE AND HANDSOME DESIGNS. WERE $1.50. Friday, 98c. 125 YARDS RicH BLACK BROCADED TAFFETA SILKS, 10 PATTERNS TO SE- LECT FROM. WAS 79. YARD. Friday, 59c. yd. 20 PIECES PERSIAN RIBBONS, 38% INCHES WIDE. REGULAR VALUE, 30c. YARD. Friday, 16c. yd. 50 JET ORNAMENTS, WITH PENDANTS. WERE 25c. Friday, toc. 1 LOT OF GOWNS, SKINTS, DRAWERS AND CORSET COVERS, SLIGHTLY SIL- ED. WERE $1.68. Friday, 69c. gar. 3 LADIES’ WRAPS, I 3 ; ; 3 @ ; @ © 125 BOXES static NG 24 SHEETS OF VE RULED PAPER AND 24 ENVELOVES. RPGULAR PRICE, 12%. BOX. Friday, 6c. BAUM’S 416 7th St. cijashiigeae Bargain Day : A Few-cf-a-Kind Articles Gathered From the Many Departments at Quick-Moving Prices. 27-INCH IMITATION HAIRCLOTH. ULAR PRICE, 10c. YARD. Friday, 5c. yd. 200 YARDS DRESDEN TAFFETA SILKS, LIGHT AND DARK COLORINGS, RBCENT- LY SOLD A'T 45c, YARD. Friday, 28c. yd. mb EMRROMERED | ‘CASHMERE SHOUL- DER SHAWLS, IN BLACK AND TAN. WERE Sve. Friday, 15c. T WINDSOR SIL SHADES, SLIGHTL REG- . TIPS, IN LIGHT SOILED, WERE 5c. » ° ee] Friday,gc. © 4 LADIE’ si Ww. iets, IN NAVY AND BLACK. WERE $5.50. Friday, $2.79. 5 LADIES Cr LIGHT PATTERN id aie eas ay 9 LIE WRAPPERS, IN KE $3.98. Oo a Nee Se A SMALL LOT OF LADIES’ PERCALE { Friday, 38c. COOK BOOKS, A CoM. £ IA OF PRACTICAL CYCLOP RECIPES. WERE Friday, 9c. only, Regular price, $1.75. Se. BONE €. Se. HOOKS AND EYE Se. BELTING, 8e, Se. DARN The Celebrated Sonnette Silvia Corsets, sizes 18 to 22 Friday, 79c. Yankee Notions at Friday’s Prices. SING, 3c. PIECE. 4c. DRESS SHIELDS, 5c. PAIR. . DOZEN CARDS. sab) Qa ad Se Nae ae DOZEN SKEINS. 3 CAKES, Great Reductions on ‘Toilet Articles, &c. Queen Anne Lotion. 5 Roses and Myrrh for the teeth and seats 19¢, ‘8 Halr Snecess. Cooper'a Shampoo. Renfret’s Toilet freckles Kenrely"s Foot Powder. Hind’s Honey an Almond Cream. Taleem Powder, 4 boxe Ena De Quiaine, large size. Calder's De Cerate, removes Pow: Tooth Brashes, Te, 2 Malvina Cream, small size. Java Rice Powder. . Julie's Toilet Powder. Lot of Fine Toilet price to close Mme. La Fevre’s Violet Soap, per or of 3 cakes. Soap, out, dozen cakes. special Saedanntagetngnetanedntehtntetntntntes ted --29e. A fall line of the genuine Mme. La Fevre’s Tollet Preparations at 25 per cent discount off criginal prices. Quadruple Perfumery Extracts, all odors, fo1r ounces for $1.00. Don't confuse this with the ordinary, common Perfumery sold at dry ghods stores. It is the very highest grade Per- ery made. ansiline, cleans everything. Mertz’s Cc 19¢. Nasentondentontentengeetentendenteatontentententeeseege MERTZ’S TENTH ANNIVERSARY SALE. : Has the rai —prevented you from taking advantage of the sacrifice selling which is going on here during our Tenth Anniversary Sale? You should not fail to look in tomorrow, for it means a great saving on Medicines, Toilet Goods, &c. You are sure to need something in this list—buy NOW and save money! Modern Pharmacy, Eleventh & F Sts. [Medicines Reduced, Tt isa well-known fact that ar petpes for Medicines are the low est In America, It means something out of the or when we ut" our already low yu Beef, Wine and Tron, Srrap of Figs... Wine of Cora. pint bots Page's Sarsaporila Pierce's Favorite Presrription, Pierce’s Golden Medical Discover pint bots. Goer, Boot and Celers Compound. Wine of Calisaya and Iron... Remington's Sure Cure for Rheuma- tism Hilton's Kidn: Charcoal Lozenges 5 King’s “Grip” Capsales (cure cold in heady . : Carbolic Salve, 13. each, 2 for. Little Liver Pills, 4 bottles for Bromodine Liver Remedy $ $ 4 $ Silk Waists. Silk Capes. Sults. $7.50 MARTIN WOLF, 52: ITH ST. N.W. nar HAN reople Whio’ve Suffered Years ——— with RHEUMATISM are just the ple we ‘ant to try “S. & 5.” REMEDY. They're the most appreciate its ‘tues. We know it will cure, because tt has NEVER FAIL- ED in the most stubborn cases. T750e. a large bottle. Scheller & Stevens, COR. 9TH AND PA, AVE. Any China Broken? Plates .“nicked?"" | Cups with the handles broken? Get BEMISH'S FAMILY CEMENT. It lolds like stcel—and 1s rot affected by hot ‘or cold water—or heat. (7 Mends everything in the house, but tin. Always ready to use. 25c. bottle. N. W. Burchell, 1325 F St. mbhiS-144 Chemists, Pharmicists, mht7-20d ai Club Nails, hose rh Wage oe, Soe shan Price, 50c. pair. PROF. J. 9- 8 to 6 p.m. ae ie RNIESST, 25 7's ‘Don’t pay full prices afer Truks, Ti Requisites unloss ae rave the 15 per es we are ing of uuiil April 1, to yo werd wh it r 34. ‘Vur $5.00 Dress Suit ¢ Our $1.00 Allizator Bags Trunk Strap tree with and name marked on it free, (Kneessi, 425 7th Street. ) Artists’ Supplies, Architects’ Suppiies, Draughtmen’s Supplies, Painters’ Supplies, All the best, and to be found at the old stand of : Geo. F. Muth & Co., Successors toGeo.Ryneal, jr. 418 7th St. N. W. Pretty Little Tokens. °° Such an array of Hawlome Faster °° Cards, Baskets, Eees and Noveltion, * There ten’t a prettier collection in town. ** Easter Booklets from 8c. to $1. C. C. Pursell, 418 oth St. mhl7-16d. Freckles, “SPRL iret removed. J.H.Woodbury, 127 W.424 st., ) yeator of Facial