Evening Star Newspaper, March 21, 1896, Page 13

eee A ED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. llth Street, by The ae Newspaper Company S. H. KAUFFMANN, Prest. New York Office, 49 Potter Buildinz. ee ges ‘The Evening Star ts served to subscribers In the eit by carriers, on thelr own account. at 10 cente r week, or 44c. per month. Copies at the counter cents ‘each. By wail—anywhere in the United Bates or postage presaid-—50 cents per Saturday quintupl> Sheet Star, $1.00 per year; With foreign postize added, $2.00, Entered at the Post Osfice at Washington, D. C., as second-class inall mattec.) ©7All wail ubscriptions must be paid in advarce. Rates of advertising made known on applicaticn. Part 2. Th I'g : Fyening Star. Pages 13-24 WASHINGTON, D. 0, SATURDAY, MAROH 21, 189(--TWENTY-FOUR PAGES REAL ESTATE GOSSIP An Indication of the Business Growth of the City. STEADY “DEMAND FCR HORE ROO —__+—__—___ Proposed Railroad Enterprises and the Effect Here. SOME NEW BUILDINGS —__+—___ A change has recently been made in a building which, while not of sufficient con- Sequence to rank among extensive im- provements, yet in its significance is prob- ably as important as anything that has in that section of the city. The ent referred to is the transforma- n of a residence into a business place, and the notable feature of it is that it is the first building for business purposes in the square on Ith street between H street and New York avenue. At present it stands as the extreme northern outpost of the business advance in that section, al- though, of course, it must not be under- stood that it is the farthest business build- ing nerth on that street. Every one is familiar with the expansion of the business section north of F street 7th to 15th streets. In addition to atural developn it of the business ef which this is an| » it is well known that in this 2St business is apt to follow a car There are, therefore. stores nearly Jong the 11th street railroad. But this } r is something common to a greater or extent to all the city railroads, and ) special connection with what is as the development of the business the city, which means the grad- Growth of Business. process has already taken place to @ very large extent in the entire region north of F street, and-practically as far north as H street The change above noted one made in the block above up to this time has been dence purposes. Along going north this per: gone farther toward . but, however that may be, it Is ent to those who are familiar situation that it fs only a matter | vhen the entire section from h and as far north as New York il be a business section in the se of that term. rot meant to h Ss of the busin i rted that the E no doubt that much further north than venue in the vicinity of Mth Expanding Suburbs. sting section of the suburbs, and itherto been, if not inac- inconvenient of access to ents of this the proposed electric s been an- > traffic arrangements entered into between road and the man- ers of the Brightwood railroad, so that passengers can be brought directly to the elty. The Sandy § S region is not enly a rich agricultural country, but {t has many natural a: which are at- tractive to city residents, and for years past it has been more or less of a summer resort for Washingtonians. In these particulars the proposed enter- Frise will be of considerable interest to the residents of this city, and, besides, will make a valuable addition to the al- ready large region which is now tributary to this city. As is well known, the city of Washington has not only been growing within fts-own borders, but it has extended out as a center for business, until now the territory properly tributary to this city is no longer bounded by the lines of the ten miles square, but includes a very large Portion of the adjoining states of Virginia and nd. The building of proposed t Sandy Springs railroad will add a slice to this al- ready large territory, and when the project- ed road hetween this city and Baltimore is completed it will not be surprising if, in addition to the count ying between here and Y itself should be- come in a measure a suburb of Washing- jon. Some Improvements. A large twenty-room residence is to be erected on 18th street between N street and Massachusetts avenue for Col. L. P. Siebert, from plans prepared by Robert Head, architect. The house {s to front 35 feet on 18th street, and will have a depth of SO feet. It will be three stories in height, with basement, and will be in the German renaissance style. The front will be ef red brick and terra cotta, with brown stone trimmings, and the mansard roof will be slated. On the first floor will be an entrince hall, drawing room, library and parlor, with ‘open fireplaces, and parquet flooring. All the modern’ conveniences, electric lights and bells, speaking t &c.. will be supplied. E oe | encouraging is the groy he will be opened | Plans have been prepared by A. Goenner, arehitect, for a store and dwelling to be erected on lith street near R, with a two- story brick stable in the rear. The build- ing will be 20x90 feet, three stories in height, with cellar, and’ will contain four- teen rooms. The ‘front will be of light brick and trimmed with stone. An extensive improvement will be made in Eckington, where twenty two-story and cellar, and four three-story and cellar resi- dences will be erected for B. H. Warner & Co. on Ist and Q streets northeast, from plans prepared by William J. Palmer, ar- chitect. The designs of the fronts vary, mottled and buff brick, trimmed with light stone, and mansard, flat, tiled and tin roofs being used with good ‘effect. The vesti- bules and bath rooms will be tiled. J. M. Coleman proposes to erect a two- story and cellar brick residence on G street between 6th amd 7th streets northeast, the plans having been drawn by N. T. Haller, architect. Dimensions will be 18x33 feet, the front of pressed brick, with bay win- dow, trimmed with stone. William J. Palmer, architect, has drawn plans for two two-story and Cellar dwell- ings which will be erected on E street southeast between 12th and 13th streets. Each house is to contain six rooms. A three-story brick store and dwelling will be erected by James Bennett on I street between 20th and 21st streets. The dimensions will be 20x54 feet. A storage warehouse will be erected by E. G. Schafer in the rear of his place of business, on 1ith street near E. It is to be seven stories in height, 55x25 feet. vator service will be provided. An ele- ——.—__ MERIT AS JHE BASIS. Remarks by Ciwil Service Commis- sioners Procter and Rice. An enthusiastic dinner of the Massachu- setts Reform Club was held last evening at Boston. Many distinguished guests were present to listen to a discusston of civil serv- ice reform by Messrs. John R. Procter and Wm. G. Rice of the national civil service commission. George S. Hale, president of the club, presided, and after briefly dwell- ing on the advances madé in civil service reform, introduced the speakers. President Procter of the civil service com- mission gave an exhaustive review of the bureau, dwelling on the evils of the patron- em and of the sale of appointments by unscrupulous officials, and referring to methods of levying political assessments. Speaking of the gradual growth of the sys- te “Mr. Procter said in conclusion: Under Presideat Arthur the original num- ber brought in under the law of 1883 was increased a few hundred by executive ac- tion. President Cleveland during his first administration added 7,259 places and Presi- dent Harrison 8,690. Already during the present administration of President Cleve- land he hes broken the record by adding to*| the competitive list 12,744 places. The civil service commission is fortunate in its work in having a President and cabinet in hearty sympathy with the reform and in the ad- inistration of the civil service law. Most ig public sentiment in favor of application of civil service rules to municipal and state governments. Wherever the people have been given a cha they have against th poken in no uncerti debasing Comn poke at ecent Record of National Civil Service Reform.” ‘Touching upon the reforms yet to be ac- complished, he adde: here still remain at least four fields to which the merit sys- should extend. These are fourth-class ‘8S, Sovernment laborers, employes of the judicial branch, and employes in the legistative branch of the government. The 1 the first two extensions are ing cleared away, and I see no they cannot be effected without ndment of the civil service act. To the about 2,000 employes in our judi- cial branch under the merit system wiil re- quire amendment of existing law, and to bring the almost 1,000 legislative employes under the system will require either a spe- cial law or the adoption of congressional rules controlling congressional appoint- ments. Such rules would be effective if sus- tained by a public opinion, which would not suffer them to be changed for mere partisan patronage advantage.” eee. TRAGEDY AT FORT SHERIDAN. Fatal Result of a Quarrel Over a Breakfast Table. As the result of a misunderstanding at the breakfast table at Fort Sheridan, II., yesterday, which it was agreed to set- tle with gloves, Private Daniel M. Call and Private Allen, company A, fifteenth United States infantry, are in the post hospital wounded. It seems that Call got the best of Allen in the fistic encounter, and Allen made an excuse to go and get a drink of water. Instead Allen went up- stairs and procured a pistol, and, returning shot Call, the ball entering near the groin. In attempting to disarm ‘Allen the pistol was again discharged and Allen was shot in the leg. Call will probably die. Allen’s wound is not dangerous. Auti-Parnellite Elected. In the bye-election just held in South Louth, Ireland, Mr. McGhee was the suc- cessful candidate, receiving 1,626 votes to 1,249 for Nolan (Parnellite), and 467 for Cal- lan (independent.) The anti-Parnellite majority at the first election was 962. ———+e+___ Want Bible Lessons Read. ‘The Woman's Educational Union of Chica- go has adopted a memorial, which will be presented ‘o the board of education, asking for the ~ompulsory reading of Bible lessons in the s.abiic schools. A copy of the memor- ial wil also be sent to every church and re- lgious organization in the city for signa- tures. crisp. \ on each one. THe NEW YORK The REASON WHY! “London Creams” are the best of cream crackers. Not because WE say so. cause EVERY ONE who uses them says so. But—because they’re made of the purest ma- - terials, because they’re lighter, more nutritious, more enjoyable than any other cream cracker —because they’ “LONDON we —are sold by all first-class grocers. take any -other—none other equal “London Creams.” It’s worth the trouble to insist on having them. See that the crackers you get are round and have “London Creams” stamped Not be- re ALWAYS FRESH and Don’t NEW TRUCK COMPANY Located on M Street, Near New Jersey Avenue. GCOD QUARTERS FOR THE FIRE FIGHTERS Proposed Engine House at Head of North Capitol Street. MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY _ Residents of the northern part of the city are much better protected from fire now than they have been during past years. The organization of truck D com- pany gives them a feeling of security which they have not heretofore enjoyed. This company is located near the intersection of New Jertey avenue, New York avenue, 3d and M streets northwest, and although it has been organized only a few days, its members have responded to a number of alarms, and the residents in the neighbor- hood where the house is located have wit- nessed the unusual spectacle of seeing a fire company arrive upon the scene of con- flagration before there was time for the flames to gain much headway. Heretofore truck A company, from North Capitol street, near the Capitol, was the nearest truck company to this section, and there was a long up-grade pull from that point to the section of the city now served by the new company. This necessarily caused delays, and such delays at midnight fires sometimes prove fatal. It is true that there are engine com- P. W. Nicholsen. ponies nearer to this section than the North Capitol street truck company, and streams of water could be brought into play before the arrival of the truck com- pany. But the engines do not carry lad- ders long enough to reach to the upper sto- rie. of buildings and give the’ brave firc- men a better opportunity in fighting the flames. The use of the long extension lad- ders 1s absolutely necessary, especially in cases where the occupants of a burning house have been forced to the upper floors. Now that Congress has been generous enough to make provision for this com- pany, Chief Parris has asked for an en- gine company, to be located somewhere near Florida avenue and North Capitol street. This latter section of the city has im- proved considerably du: recent years. It embraces the suburb of Eckington, as well as Kendall.Green. Chief Parris real- izes, as de the citizens, the, urgent neces- sity of establishing the proposed new com- pany. Although Truck D company is an entire- ly new company its members are not un- familiar with the practical -duties of fire- men, for all of them have seén service, while some of them are among the best fire fighters in the department. The home of the company is on the north side of the street, facing the New York avenue car line. All the streets about it are concreted, and there is nothing to delay the progress of the company in getting out of its quar- ters in response to an alarm. Everything about the house is in good working order, and in not more than one minute from the first stroke of the bell, night or day, the truck is on the street headed toward the box from which the alarm has been sounded. Strange to relate, the firemen make better time getting out during the dead hour of the night when they have just been awak- ened from sleep than in the daytime, when they are scattered about the house attend- ing to their regular daily routine. This house, like the other buildings erect- ed for the use of a fire company, was buiit for convenience and comfort, and with a view to giving good quarters to both the men and horses, and at the same time pro- vide facilities that no time is lost in the movements of the men. On the second floor are the sleeping room, as well as the . E. Jones, Assistant Foreman. office of the foreman and reading room. Then, too, there is the toilet room. Every- thing is kept clean and shining, and the sliding poles, down which the firemen go from the upper to the lower story, wear a high polish. On the lower floor there is nothing to impede the men or horses in their movements. The animals are kept in the rear of the truck in closed stalls facing the front of the building, and the sounding of an alarm seems to start the blood in their veins. There are heavy tron rails set in the con- crete flooring on which the wheels of the truck rest, and the harness which is held in position in front of the truck is easily dropped on the backs of the animals, and they can be quickly harnessed and hitched to the truck. Foreman S. R. Henry of truck A company is temporarily in charge. He is one of the best fire fighters in the department, and for this reason Chief Parris put him there with Foreman P. W. Nicholson until the com- pany is in thorough working order. The roster contains the following names: P. W. Nickolson, foreman; W. Hl. Jones, as- sistant foreman; W. B. » Griver; J. N. 3. A. Lewis, L. Williams, J. 3. Coyle, C. z ams, J. J. le, C. Lanahan, He has earned his promotion by his good work at fighting fires.> P. W. Nicholson, fofeman, is a Washing- tonian and is not yetithirty-five years old. But he has been fm thé service a long time, and by his skillful work at big fires showed his ability to be at the head ef a company. An important position in a truck company Wm. B. Handy, Driver Truck B. is the man who presides at the wheel. He is known as tillerman, and this makes him the second man in the company or assistant foreman. This position is filled by William E. Jones, who, although a native of Vir- ginia, has lived here since he was a small boy. He attended the publie schools, and soon after he attained his majority he went en the police force. After doing good ser- vice there he was transferred to this Lranch of the government service. William B. Handy has the difficult posi- ticn in the company of handling the rib- |. bens. He is one of the oldest men in the company and has had much experience. Being a new company, the members have nothing in the form of amusements such as* a pool or billiard table, or gymnasium, nor have they much of a library. The members have started a lbrary on the:r own ac- count, and will gladly receive books or reegazines. They prefer magazines that have been used, and contributions of this kind will be sent for if intending donors wil! send notice by card or otherwise. ee UNIVERSITY NOTES. Howard University. Pref. Robert B. Warden, head of the de- pertment of physics, has formed a class in photography, which will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays of each week throughout the remainder of the.term. This course is quite an innovation, and the students are much interested in its suceess. The missionary class will in future mect in the afternoors of Mondays, and nex Mcnday the study of “Bfble and Missions” will be begun. The Theological Lycéum Society held a well-attended meeting on Wednesday. After the devotional exercises P. C. Diils read an interesting paper, entitled “The Popular Revival,” whieh was followed by the debate, “Resolved, That the ministry should not be allowed ta have a plurality of benefices.” The speakers were A. L. Gsle for the affirmative and J. W. fcr the negative. Next ‘week the will dispute the question, “Resolved, That oe to this country should be stop- ped.” - A course of three lectures has been be- gun at the university by Dr. J,_ ci dean of the theclogical department. They are given in Rankin Cpapel on Monday evenings. Next Monday Dr. Ewell’s theme will be “Greece,” and he will illustrate his lecture by means of stereopticon. ‘The Endeavor Soclety js making arrange- ments for g musicale, which they will give Friday evening. A committee on arrange- ments has been appointed, and a choice program will be rendered, Catholic University. The Shakespeare Club held a well-attend- ed meeting Thursday evening, and interest- ing papers were read on Macbeth by Father Duffy and Mr. Guilfoiie. It was also de- cided at the meeting to organize a Shakes- pearean glee club to render Shakespearean songs, The thcsis of Prof. G. M. Bolling, in- structor in Sanskrit, which was recently presented at Johns Hopkins University for the degree of doctor of philosophy, has been accepted, and he will receive the title of Ph. D. at that university in June next. Rev. John F..Mullany wiil deliver the last of the public lectures next Thursday, his subject being “Brother Azarias.”” There has re¢ently arrived at the univer- sity a large invcice of books from Greece for the department of Hellenic studies, and Dr. Quinn is engaged in cataloguing the same. The Debating Society of the Law School will meet next Tuesday to discuss the question, “Ought distinction between crim- inel and accessory in law be abotshed?” Messrs. Keren$ and Mott will speak for the affirmative and Messrs. O’Brien and Love will support the negative. The fund which is being raised by the Ancient Order of Hibernians for the en- dowment of the Gaelic chair is nearing $40,000, and it is more than likely that this department will be established at the uni- versity next year. Georgetown University. The class of '96 passed creditably a very difficult examination ‘fn ontology and cos- mology on Wednesday last. They will now begin a study of anthropology, under Rev. E. I. Devitt, S. J. Mr. Thomas E. Nelson, ’96, is now mak- ing arrangements for a minstrel show, which will be given shortly after Easter. The juniors have several clubs. Among these is the Camera Club, which numbers at present seventeen members, each of whom has a camera. The club is under the direction of Mr. Lauterbach, S. J., and has for its officers 'T. Hagan, president, and G. Quinlin, secretary-treasurer. There is also a Billiard Association, which has for its president O. Tobin; secretary, J. Hayes, and censors, J.. Murphy and C. Barry. The Dramatic Club, with J. Reddy for presi- dent; I Metcalf, vice president; A. Mc- Kracken, _ sec , and G._ Garrigan, treasurer, is doing. excellent work. ‘The third grammar.class recently elected officers as follows: esident, G. Gillise; vice president, D. | Sullivan; beadle, C. Barry, and orator, J. Fitzpatrick. Thursday being the feast of the rector, the students in all departments of the col- lege were granted a half Holiday, which was celebrated by a banquet, tendered by the rector. In the evening a jiterary and musi- cal entertainment was given by the students, The Easter holidays will begin Wednes- day, April 1, and end Tuesday, April 7. National Univetsity. At a recent meeting of the Debating So- clety of the law school thé following offi- cers were elected: President, M. F. O’Donog- hue; vice president, George N. Brown; sec- retary, G. M. Moore; treasurer, BH. Carusi, and chairman of executive committee, C. M. Smith. The next public debate will take place shortly after Easter. The selection of the question for debate is in the hands of the committee, and will soon be made. Columbian University. Ex-Gov. Boutwell of Massachusetts will lecture to the students in the lecture hall of the university building tonight on the art of public speaking, and the arts of public speakers. ij The question for debate of the Debating Society tonight 1s “Resolved, That the Chris- tian nations should mite to protect the Armenians." Fhe-spaakers will be Messrs. F. C, Croxton, AO 8. Dalten.and J. F. Phil- lips for the affirmative and'H: C. Evans, W. J, Whitaker and F. G. Fulk for the negative. Next week the society will discuss “Re- solved, That madre ingemt immigration laws should be enacted.” BS nae, eee decided is m the amen juet Wednesday, fhore- ham. Dr. C. W. Biche ident of ‘Will be the officer GOLDENBERG’S, 928 In a few days 7th--706 K St. This Rebuilding Sale Will be in its zenith. The builders will begin opera- tions, and then those who have doubted our statement that we are going to force.”’ rebuild will come out in ‘full You- have been “humbugged’’ so much by the an= nouncements of rebuilding sales by merchants in this city that we cannot or do not biame you for question= ing our statements. ; You shail knew us better in afew months. We expect to be doubted until you get really well acquainted with the store— and it hasn’t been the right sort of a store, either. be a better one shortly. Read of our reductions—legitimate mark-downs from regu- lar seiling prices—for no other reason than to reduce this stock as low as possible during the rebuilding. Silks. Our silk man has just returned from New York, where he sccured a iarge lot of Plain Colored India Silks, in black, white, yellow, nile, rose and light blue, which we will offer The colors are yellow, crange, net, nile, light blue and cardinal, and sell for 40c. yard. 2ic. a yard. 20-inch All-silk He Satin Duch- esse, actually worth Soe. yard, for 69c. a yard. 22-inch Dxtra Heavy Black Satin Dush- esse, sold everywhere for $1.25, to go at gc. a yard. 24-inch Brocade Taffetas, large variety of styles and pretty effects, actually worth 8c. a yard, to go at 6gc. a yard. Bla All-siik Figure Silks, pi blue, lemon, cream, in large and’ small figures. Usually Id for 59e. To go at 39c. a yard. Pekin Striped a very stylish silk Just now, iu narrow and wide stripes. Worth ie. To go at 59c. a yard. 21-inch Black and Wi Jap sold for 56c. 2inch Heavy Bro tiful desi, $1.50 ev Satin, large, beau- worth and sold for To go at 25 a yard. Black & Col’d Dress Goods. ported Suitings, in all the new spring 3 in two-tone effects, such as light and dark brown, gray and green mixed tan and rose—just such Qoods for which Others get 50c. To go at 25c. a yard. All-wool Black and Navy Storm Serge—the B0c. sort. To go at 2gc. a yard. 88-in. Figured Mohair Briiliantine, Davy and green. 36c. a yard. in 88-in, Silk and Wool Scotch Plaids— prettiest line in town, and priccd 50 to 69c. @ yard by others. 45¢. a yard. Black and Blue Timperial Serges. Reduced. from 50c. to 39¢c. a yard. 40-inch Black red Fancy Weaves. Bold elsewhere for 50c. 39¢. a yard. GOLDENBERG’S, All-wool Crepon—actually worth $1.50. ggc. a yard. 46-inch High-luster Mohair Reduced from 7c. 62}kc. a yard. Brilliantine, Rustle Cambric, rd-wide Rustle Moire Lining. ‘ard-wide Black Bombay Skirt Tac. yd. for Best 10c. Silk Leno. y 18e. Black and Gray Rustle Fercalire, moire finish. ¢. yd. for 20c. All-linen Collar Jute. 25e. Black-back Figured Sateen, All-wool Moreen. n Grass Cloth, “Alpacaline limirg, navy, bluc and black, Shirt Waists. 5c. Laundered Shirt Waists—excellent va- ety of style |. for terial and 33¢. each. Shirt W: 'y of patterns, 49c. each. undered nt val 2, large $1 French Percale neatest and best style: 69¢c. each, Wrappers. We have just made a most fortunate pur- chase of Ladies’ Wrappers direct from the menufacturer. He had one piece each of a lot of fine Pereales and Prints, and we made him an offer for the finlshed product, Which he accepted. That was some weeks ago and now they have arrived. They are mude of the best quality pereales and prints and we have known them to bring $1 and $1 They are the best pattems, in light and dack colors, and are made up in the best manner. While they last, 69c. each. ° 5 ° Silk Waists. Ladies’ Silk Waists, made of fancy change- able silk, with velvet collar and velvet trimming. $2.69 each. Notions. Je. pool for 109-yard spool Linen Thread. rd for 10, Frilled"Garter Elastic. pe. for 10 and 12c. Feather-stitch rt Waists—all the each for 12c, Extra-size Dressing 8. ¢. each for 10c. Nickel Curling Irons, all cs pair for 19¢. Dress Be. dozen for 10 ields, Whilebones. Ye. pe. for 12c. Wide Velveteen Skirt Binding. Be, bottle for Best Vascline, Se. for 2 doz. Gilt Buttors. Were 10, doz. 928 But it shall soc. Corsets, 29c. pair. We advise you to give this offering of Corsets your attention. They are rezular in town It was only by sells them at that price. chance that we bought them to ell for so little. It may not happen again very sooa, . Handkerchiefs. : Men's Colored Border Hems! kerchiefs, the usual 10c. quality, to go at, 3c. each, ull Hemstitched Handkere quality, to go at 5c. each. Ladies’ Sheer chieis, regular 25c. Hose, § prs. for SL off We ehall for one day, Monda: one entire stock of Men's, Wome o dren's 25e. Hose at 5 pairs for $1—the price of four. You know our reputation for ing the best 25e. hosiery in this city. We praciically ua pair free. New White Goods. 36-inch Fine French Mull, regular price of which is 18c. yard. ‘To go at oc. yard. Handsome Satin Stripe Lawns and 1 , the sort which sell abe ard. To goat 8c. yard. Full Size, W. Aprons, the usual 12}. each. New Wash Goods. Lace Bonlered To go at New Sea Istand Pereales, beautifel striped and fancy styles, which sell everywhere in town at 12k. yard. To go at to}c. yard, Fine Parkhill very much like the Imported goods—really worth twice as much, 8c. yard. in Tinen cffects and he newest designs, for which others get 12%c. yard. To go at tojc. yard. a a NL Duck Suitings, in large, neat figures, Re- @uced from 10c. to 7ic. yard. 32-inch Serpentine Sikoline, in. rose blue, orange, nilc and cardinal. 2 from 12%c. yd. to 5c. yard. Bright, now ¢ handsome colorings at 2c. To go at 17¢c. yard. 7th--706 K St. ndies, in Persian effets Selling all over (own and toastmaster. Two committees on ar- rangements have been appointed; the din- ner committee composed of Dr. H. L. E. Johnson, Dr. J. W. Bovee and Dr. H. L. Hodgkins, and the committee on speakers, composed of Prof. Andrew P. Montague, Dr. C. W. Richardson and Mr. M. M. Ram- sey. After the banquet a reception will take place, at which all present will be introduced to President Whitman by Dr. Richardson. Scme most successful experiments in the X rays have been made by Messrs. Finckle, Jcnes, Prentiss and Talbot of the senior cless in electricity. Prof. Lee Davis Lodge, who has recently been elected to the chair of international law in the university, has been requested by a leading northern publishing house to prepare a text book on international law. All preliminary arrangements for the en- tertainment known as “The Symposium of Larguages” have been completed, and it will be held next Friday evening. Eight different languages will be used in recita- tion and songs. The program will consist of a Latin speech, an Anglo-Saxon homily, & Greek ode, a German song, a Latin ch¢rus, an English essay, a Polish extract, a Spanjsh extract, and part of a French play. ‘he committee on arrangements is a most efficient one, consisting of Miss Morrison as chairman, Miss Johnson, Miss Chapin, Mr. Playter, Mr. Stephenson, Miss Biddis, Miss Wilson and Messrs. Clarke and Barns. ‘The Enosenian at its meeting yesterday debated “Resolved, That the United States navy and coast defense should not be in- creased.” Miss McKeldon and Mr. Ward supported the affirmative, and Messrs. Beatty and L. F. Johnson spoke for the negative. —_—.—__ POLITICAL AFFAIRS, Worth Republicans Generally Worst- ed in Brooklyn Districts. It was near daybreak yesterday morn- ing before the republican convention of the fifth congressional district (Brooklyn) finishea its labors, electing Mayor F. W. Wurster and E. J. Kaltenbach delegates to the 8t. Louis convention. In four of the five Brooklyn districts the Worth wing of the party, which in general is affiliated with the Platt element in state politics, was defeated. Worth delegates were chosen only in the sixth congressional district. There were no instructions on presidential candidates. The Delaware county, Pa, republican convention Thursday night renominated Congressman J. B. Robinson and in- dorsed him as a candidate for United States Senator to succeed J. Donald Cam- eron. Judge Thos, J. Clayton, a Quay man, was chosen as delegate to the St. Louis convention. Editor William C. Sproul of the Chester Times was nominated for state r. The nomination is equivalent to an election, and Mr. Sproul, who is only twenty-five years old, will be the youngest man ever elected to the Pennsylvania sen- ate. He is a son-in-law of Shipbuilder Roach, ard his newspaper is one of the inland dailies in the state. $ ¢ £ By Se ny 3 “Offers” here Monday, wea’ Here is how! lee (9 °59559555 55555 Se Bh ts Th Ee te hh Rk ee eee Se ee All work done on the premises by expert custom tailors and fit guar- anteed! G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, Men’s Stylish Covert Cloth tor $D 5 "3 Coats, to order for.............08 ede gedete deeded detente detente eteettetetetntedetet Monday! Going to start the spring business her or no weather! These prices are for Monday and Tuesday only! . Men's 3-button Black Imp. Diago- nal Cutaway Coats and Vests to $20 Men’s Fine English Trouserings, medium weights, regular $8, $10 and °5O $12 trouserings, for...........0005 Merchant Tailor, 12th & F Sts. ose an Can Be Overcome. ‘From the Beston Transcript. Applicant for situation—“Perhaps 1 should say I have a collegiate education.” Merchant—“Oh, we shan’t mind that, you know. You'll soon get over that if you only take hold in the right way.” About Umbrellas. From the Boston Transcript. Fuddy (hesitating to put his umbrella in the rack)—“Isn’t there danger of somebody taking the wrong umbrella by mistake?” * Duddy—“Wrong umbrellas are never takeg by mistake.”