Evening Star Newspaper, October 24, 1896, Page 8

Storage, 22d and M. Everything we sell bears the stamp of perfect workmansh!p and finish. 110 Rolls English or Best Body Brussels QOc. yard. Reduced from- $1.50 & $1.25 yd. Wall Papers. —Here’s where we switch into art. The beautiful stocks of papers we're showing this season may well be called an art display. You can't help but admire it. —Fibrous Felt Papers seem to be the populitr ones now. ‘They're free from figure and design, and in all thelr different shades permit of the most artistic effects being pro- F st., cor. 11th. I duced tm conjunction with the furnish- Ings of the room. The effects are soft and warm, vet the papers are not expesive. —Our work at paperhunging is up to the highest standard. The best of workmen do the best of work, be the Job little or Dig. W. B. MOSES & SONS. aoe SH RTHY 4 ( Every comfort reasonable prices can't help but meet with your approval. = Spectal line of Ladfes’ Fine Shoes, tn but- Wear Is acknowledgedly the best ever brought to Washington. Shoe tn the e has durability— VALUES. Our present stock of crisp, brand-new Foot- ton and lace, in all the newest shapes, perfectly made, smart look- $ oe ing. A $4 value. Our price.. D2.Q5- Ladies’ Russet and Black High Bicycle Boots, stylish. Regular price, Till the Fine Satin Slippers for even- ‘ception Wear, all colors and very lot ts gor —— shades, broken sizes. $3. Reduced to. $1.97. A grand line of Men's Shoes, in Kangaroo, Ri Black Calf and Patent Leather, styles and shapes, all A $6 value for. Well" of Worth ' $5.00, School $2.50. * Wear every Shoe: worth The cent wear-resisting kind. o $1.68. ( e Ea = pri 929 F Street. 0623-600 Se Wn mw Surely you must be weary of poor laundry work. Make a change. Drop a postal to the Yale Laundry, 514 Toth st. "Phone 1092. It — $2 @o Of 62 43 0060 te Every Woman Will Own —that It's ill-bred to have the hands or face soiled. Is tt not equally unre- fined to let the TEETH become stained and silowed to decay? Yet how. few - care the: E'S DENTIFRICE ‘will autifuliy white, because ens them and prevents decay. C7 We prepare it. 2c. bottle. W. Thompson, 793 Ss. 15th, 0¢23-284 te to $¢ 22 $4 9> 44 66 -1@ New Prices. ringes & Atomizers. ib Syringes, complete.......... -39e. » Syringes, bber connections... Pharmacist, Teo Atomizer, used for eatarth, ete 4) Three-tip Atomizers, complete, guai pogamplete Mine Atomizers’ and Rtinge” Fittings ‘ai low est_ prices. ecl417d KOLB PHARMACY, 488 7th st. n.w. ‘Of Course N ott Of course, merchants who light their stores by gas cannot hope to compete with up-to-date mente brilliantly electric lights. iMuminated with Keep abreast of the times, or you'll go to the wall. See us about electric lighting and power. U. S. Electric Lighting Co., ( } 213 14tb n.w. ‘Phone 77. 0020-204, ~~ establish- ( ee eeeee ee eeene eeeeeee eeeeeee John C. Parker fs the sole agent for th Hammond Typewriter for the Distri ‘o beiter machine on the market. Ty Supplies for all. machines and at low prices. Call and see the New Ham- mond. You will flod it at 617-619 7th St. N.W. Opposite the Patent Office. 0c21-16d SAPARD RRE RRO R MRR R RRR This Cofffee’s iMvy Pride!) The MOCHA AND JAVA Dlend I sell for 38 cents a pound has cost me time and trouble to get it as good as I'd like to sell. Now it’s rfect—and makes an trreproachable drink. Iverized or ground—bave it elther way. Sent quick—anywhere. N.-H. Duvall, 1923 Pa. Ave. th, 20 Vet ere r ewe rw reer qreneeenae mite mest, delicious—che most wholesome past: obtainable. Ffolmes" Ples are skillfully made and baked by clever home cocks. They contain only the best and parest of everything, and are ex- ceedingly ‘tempting and enjoyable. Try one—20 Holmes’ Home-made cents. Delivered any- where. "Phone 1564" or o drop. postal. Holmes’ Landover Mkt., rst & E Sts. oc8-3m,16 Great Reduction * In Hair. 1,000 Switenes, $3.50, formerly $7.00. switches, 2.50, formerly 5.00. itches, 6.00, formerly 10.50. Gray Switches, 3.00, formerly 5.00. Gray Switches, 4.50, formerly 6.50. a attendants in Hairdressing, Shampoo- ete. ‘Try our “Curette” for retaining curl, S. HELLER’S, ez? 7th Street N. W. Use SHAKER DIGESTIVE (CORDIAL. cure all diseases, it will cure or fon! All ists Prepepeia og, indigent druggists. _.», THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1896-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES, ie a _ Bon Marche, 314 and 316 7th St. Dress=_ makers’ Bargain Day. Monday is dressmakers’ bargain day here. Notions, Trimmings, Lin- ings, Laces, &c., are sold a little lower than on any other day in the week. Make out your “list” tomorrow and buy what you need on Monday—for these prices will not prevail during the week. LACES REDUCED. One lot of 25 to 4c. 5 to 12-inch One lot of $1.35 All REDUCED. Oriental Laces, in the popu- 19¢. over Point Venice Laces. 27 and 35¢. Anolin Dress lar shades of butter and cre ot $1.10 Shields. lace 3 to *I2KC. NOTIONS 10 and 12c. Whalebones, 6c Se. Bone Casing, all colors, ere 3c. AC. 3c. gc. 8c. 10c. Belting, all colors... Te. 2dozen cards Hooks and Eyes: Ie. Covered Whale! gray, LININGS REDUCED. Se. Rustle Percaline, black 8 1234c. 86-inch Rustle Per- catina, black ea mie. 5c. bric, Monday 2C. Best Leno. plain and cross- Best Dressmakers’ Cam- barred, Monday... : Buc. 4c. Genuine French Halr- cloth, white, black and 29Q¢. Q¥eC. o¥e. 6xe. Fiber Chamols, Monday... 1c. All-linen Canvas, Mon- 10c. yard-width Silesias... 16c. Fast Black Back Fig- ured Silesias. 12%c. Wire Fiber Stiffening. BON MARCHE, 314 and 316 7th St. Get The Best, ‘The Concord Harness.’ Beware of imitations. Every genuine Con- cord Harress is stamped with maker's name and tirade mark. We are sole D. C. agents. LUTZ & Co., 497 Pa. , adjoining National Hotel. Horse Blankets and Lap Robes in large variety and at lowest prices. 0020-206 Mothers Who’ve Had Us Make Children’s Photos * Kocw how well we thum. We've never yet failed on Children’s Photos, be- gguse we Know Just what pose will give the happiest results. [7 We invariably suggest MEZZO TINTS, if the choice is left to us. Only $4 dozen. W. H. Stalee, 1107 F St. Successor to M. B. BRADY. 0023-164 eeceee eeeee eeeee Ripans Tabules. Frederick George Moore, M.D., of London, a specialist in chronic diseases, writes from Boston, under date of June 20, 1895: “TI have had wonderful success with the ‘Ripans Tabules’ and highly recommend them. The formula s good, and I do not hesitate to say that in every case whcre I bave prescribed them they have proved successful.’* Ripans Tabules are sold by droggists, or by mail {f the price (50 cents a box) is sent to The Ripans Chemical Company, No. 10 Spruce st., New York. Sample vial, 10 cents. CANNED FRUITS And VEGETABLES—NEW DELICACIES for the table—are arriving every day. ‘We had quality in our mind when select- these goods. Picked out only the FINEST. Prices are NOT high. W. BURCHELL, 1825 F STREET. 0023-144. INGROWING NAILS Permanently cured—without ee soreness ‘are the afterward. Our Bunion and best in the worll, indorsed by the most eminent br et ee re 10 6 p.m.; Surdays, Zeb GEORGES & SON, Foot Specialists, 1115 Pa. n.w., Washington, D. C. octet ———The more fastidious you are about your laundry the better you'll like the Yale way. 514 10th st. It SPECIAL NOTICE! Golden berg’s : 9 Gerome Desio, 1107 F 8T. N. W., NORTH SIDE. T have this day received through the custom house of Georgetown, D.C., direct from Florence, Italy, 9 large cases of Fine Marble Statuary, sculptured by the finest of artists. Only a visit to my store Will convince you what great bargains they are. ‘You cannot duplicate them in Washington. I have also received a large quantity of Silver- ware, which I ttend selling cheaper than any other Jeweler in this city. ‘The following 1s a list of a few articles, and thelr prices: Large Size Extra Heavy Silver-back Hair Brushes. is 7 Worth $7.00. Now $4.75. Bilver-buck Dressing Combs to match brushes. Worth $1.75. Now $1.25. Large Size Hand Mirror xtra heavy. Worth $12.50. "Now $8.70. La Size Military Brushes, extra heavy. “ike worth $5.00 each. Now $3.50. Entire! New Des! “d_ Marquise-shay Cloth Brahe” ened orth, O00, Now $8.15, Extra Large Size Heavily Chased Penholders. worth $1.20. ‘Now 7Be. Silver Pocket Knives, contatnt two fine steel blades. Worth $1.25. Now Tc. Small Size Pocket Knives, same quality. Worth $1.00. Now 50c. Silver-n-ounted Rabbit Feet. Worth 50c. Now 25c. Bilver Butter Knives. Worth $1.75. Now $1.25. Silver Mantcure and ey Scissors, best English stee: points. Worth $1.50. Now §1.00. Silver Match Boxes, latest des! 5 ‘Worth $2.00. Now $1.50. ‘Now is your time to buy Xmas presents. Gerome Desio, : 1107 F St. N.W., NORTH SIDE. Seseesssee 5 YOU'LL READ Ti Because you are interested io knowing where Housefurnishings can be had for the least money. ‘This is a “right store—right in its methods—right in tts qualities. We do everything possible to make the buying easy; we tell you that YOUR CREDIT Is GOOD —and it I8-for all the Carpets and Furniture you want. We make and lay your carpet FREE—no charge for waste in matching figures. We arrange the payments to suit your conventence—weekly—or month- ly Every price in our house 1s marked in plain figures—ready for you to compare with the lowest cash prices you can find. B-plece Oak Chamber Suites, $12 up. 40-pound Hair Mattress, $6.50. €-foot Oak Extension Table, $3.50. Solid Oak Rocker, 65c. Ingrain Carpet, per yard, 35c. Brussels Carpet, per yard, 60c. CROGAN’S MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-828 Seventh street n.w., 0c22-844 Bet. H and I sts. (Xx RK RRAEMEK ARK RERKERURE RRR EEREREEE? [XERREREREME CAREER EERE EER RRE RE RRR ERR REE RRR R EERE EES sh WEEK ERK EERE EREERERERS GOLD SILVER. EVERYTHING USEFUL AND BEAUTIFUL MADE OF GOLD AND SILVER BY SAMLIIRK & SON CO. At their NEW STORE AND MANUFACTORY, 106 Balto. street east, Baltimore, Md. 0c19-6t ao —A woman can’t afford to pay $4 for Shoes around town, for there’s not a four-dollar Shoe in any other house that’s as good in workmanship and materials as the FOOT FORM BOOTS at $3.00. We know it. —No. 403—today—the softest Shoe for tender feet. $3.00. Langlois F St., Cor. 13th. 0€28. Why do you pay such exorbitant light bills when you can light your entire house for less than a fourth of what you are now paying? Use Lamps and buy them of Geo. F. Muth & Co., 418 7th St. N.W. 9 cen ormerly Ryneal’s. 926-928 7th—706 K Sts. Greatest one-day offerings ever made. We shall be busy at all hazards. If we cannot be busy and make money we shall be busy and make none. We shall sell for the sake of selling. Such prices we positively never knew for such merchan- dise—and are for the one day only—Monday. Surely one of them inter- ests you. FREE. We shall give each person—to more thoroughly introduce them—a paper of Eagle Gold Kye Ellipse Needles. We've 10,000 papers—enough to go around—but one to each person. Gingham Aprons, 8c. Think of it! It seems impossible when you consider that the material would cost YOU 12c, Very full size and splen- didly made—perhaps better than home work. Only for the day. 9 Boys’ 15c.Hose, 1oc. Just 120 dosen pairs Boys’ Fast Black Behorl Hose—sizes 6 to 9%—double knees: and high spliced heels—such as no store in town offen for as low as 12%c.—for le. pair for one day, Monday. Pillow Cases, 0c. What do you think of a 45 by 36-Inch Hemstitched Pillow Cuse—every seam felled and the workmanship done far better than you can do it, perhaps—sell- ing for 10c. each? A single yard of the material would cost you more. Just for one day. Linen Towels, 7%c. Sixty-five dozen Pure Linen Huck Tow- els—16 by 32 tnches—with colored bor- ders—for Tie. each=Just for a day. Two * for what you pay for one ordinarily. Featherbone, 4c. The newest and undoubtedly the best thing for the bottom of skirts—to make them set out well, The best dressmakers Tecommend ft. ' 4c. yard for a day tn- stead of Gc." ths price asked elsewhere. Curtain. Poles, &c., I5C. a S-foot Curtain Pole with fixtures “ich as are never sold under 2e.—for 1 . egeh—for Monday. Underskirts; 50¢. Just 15 dbaen’ Ready-made Gray Flan- nel UndersRirts—-Inch ruffle and band- somely silk ‘stitched=full width—0c. for oue day—Monday. 75¢. Silks, 50c. Faney Figured Pripted Warp Taffeta Silk in mediiim and dark colors in a va- riety of handsome patterne—eilk which we sell regularly at 7Gc.—for Monday SOc. a yard. 50c. & soc. Dress Goods, 39¢. For this one day—Monday—we shall sell a lot of Driss Goods consisting of honeycomb — effect, mohair mixtures, boucles and fancy weaves in an immense variety of colors and patterns which have been selling at 50c. and S¥c. a yard for Boe. Goldenberg’s, 926-928 7th—706 K Sts. BERRY O7Nething “‘chea] Pyles’ but the prices Monday Is “Wash” Day. We've some special values to offer in WASHING MATERIALS. Took cff a good bit of the regular prices—to prove how low it's possible to sell the best. Wash Tubs. ...45, 58 and 75c. Wash Boards............15¢. Gloss Starch..........Ib. .33c. Large Bottle Blue.........34c. Washing Soda......5 Ibs. . 10¢. Bee Soaps... 5 002..55.39C. Oleine Soap.... + 3%c. Borax Soap....... °=3IC. J. T. D. Pyles, 412 4th at. se. Rrra RT Cor. 8 |. ave. FIVE [irra cones Manoa 1904 7th st. aw, y a8 2 STORES. | Wgshlogton and’ Monroe ate., -_——A trial can’t help but make you a permanent customer of the Yale Laundry, 514 Toth st. It Let The ~ Chi Idrén Eat =plenty of:ROSTON BROW: Hla the Best possihie food. BREAD. More fat- No Need To Send Lace Curtains out of town to be “done up.’ Bo laundry in this or will make them look frest other etty that er cl hat r, daintier than OURS. We do all this work by hand, 90 delicate fabrics won't be torn or other- wise injored. O0e. per patr. (7 Blankets cleaned, 250. up. Swiss-Capital Laundry Main Office, 512 8th st. Works, 2111 F st. "Phone 1618. ee17-3m-20 MUI ‘Steam PRESCRIPTION 4387, FOR Rheumatism. The prescription of one of Washington's oldest and most ‘cmloent physicians. It iustantly relieves aud permanently cures RHEUMATISM, NEURAL- Gla, GOUT, ‘TICA, LUMBAGO and all aches ‘and pains due to URIC ACID poleon. It purifies the stimulates and restores the kidneys, improves ives tone and r to the entire » 50c. KOLB L3 ur Eyes, To Cure as Well as Relieve troubles. No charge is Any exiatiog mab No charge is made to de- the bealth and —and if glesses are not we'll oun rn. BROWN. 1010 F St. 0e22-100 tenirg, than meat—nutritious — and easily. digested. — M, easly dle lakes a splendid eon. Much than ordinary bread. "Ore deltclous ‘We send it any time. 5, 26 and 15e. toate. “Dron nae 1 COR. 18TH 87. 9 & Pa. Ave. int Makes Skin: Like Velvet. ff, BRIGHTWEEMS | COMPLEXION. ORDA * © It removes, all, facial blemishes, Keere ths © * skin soft—and ‘Just right.” 250. jar. Evans’ Drug Store, 938 F St. Wholesate, Cabinet Photos, $2.98 doz. ——— —The enccesa of a photograph depends on We'll pose you “just right,”” and ‘make you ¢ dozen Cabinet Photos for =o 98. otogra| —— each dosen of the $2.08 Photsrs ‘ee With Gottwals’ Fete Peters. 973 Pa. Ave. 0d . WALKER SONS, 204 10TH ST. N.W., CAR. ide fal is ite i, Spt byt s, atta ent, two and ae EYES EXAMINED FREE. 1 fective sight may be Tieenise ee your headaches. We will adjust Jp Hlasses to'at Jour eyes trom A. KABN, tician———________ggx, wai ae Cornwell sells the best at the lowest price. We Can Best Serve You. —— _ There's a stock of GROCERIES, TABLE LUXURIES, WINES, etc., that is equaled in size and qual- ity by NO OTHER in the city. It contains not only EVERYTHING you'd expect to find in a store like ours—bnt also hundreds of dainty delicacies that no other store Yandles. Comparison is the best test of prices. Compare ours. You'll find them LOWEST for FINEST QUALITY. Often LOWER than Poor quality costs in some stores. 7 We can best eerve you. ig: Cornwell &, 1412-1414-1418 Pa. Ave.. CHOICE GROCERIES, WINES, CIGARS. It. SOOT OO OO Ong OOD OO ETAT] \ enhinteen Eleven F St. It’s a Matter —of very little difference where you buy your sugar, coffee and other household * commodities. But when it comes to having your eyes “proper- ly” fitted—with a pair of “suitable” glasses it’s a matter of greatest import- ance. examined scientifically FREE OF 1 A geod pair of Ey as low as $1. McAllister & Co. Examining Opticians, glasses or Specta- Established in 1311 FS Between ° 13th and 14th. TRY RUBBER ROOF PAINT. WE STOP ALI. LEAKS FREE. And chaige ‘only for painting; work guaranteed. 9.1023. Sth D.w.o7-tf TO BE FREE FROM SICK HEADACHE, BILJOUS. ness, constipation, use Carter's Little Liver Pills. Strictly vegetable. They gently stimulate oct the liver and free the stomach from bile. ERE WOULD RE NO IND world, if Angostura Bitters were Dr. J. G. B. Stegert & Sons, manuf: all druggist AFTER THE SEABOARD The Louisville and Nashville Active Op- ponents of the Southern. Some Interesting Gossip About a Proposed Railroad Deal and the Large Interests Involved, The impression !s growing in railroad circles that the possibility that the Louis- ville and Nashville Railroad Company may, as stated in The Star of several days ago, become the owner of the Seaboard and Roanoke, or, as it is generally known, the Seaboard Air Line, in the course of a short time, is nearer an assured fact than was dreamed of when the matter was mentioned in The Star. Of course no definite arrangements can be made by the Ryan-Thomas-Gill syndi- cate to transfer their holdings to any other people or company until after they have paid for the property, which, it is stated, will be done before the last of this month. There fs no doubt that all three of the gentlemen named would under ordinary cir- cumstances prefer, If they do not want to build up a system of their own and want to sell, that the Southern should have the property, but here, if the reports be true, is an opportunity for three men, each of whom is of an ambitious nature, to make a fortune in a day. It is known that Messrs. Ryan and Thomas have been the representatives of the house of J. Pierpont Morgan and the Southern Railway Company in 4 number of transactions, while it is an open secret in Baltimore that Mr. Gill and his partner, Mr. Fisaer, have made immense fortunes through favors extended to them by Presi- dent Spencer when the latter was at the head of the Baltimore and Ohio, at which time contracts running over a long series of years for the transportation of grain from the west to Baltimore were entered into and from which the house of Gill & Fisher are said to be still deriving a hand- some income. Of course there was noth- ing either dishonest or discreditable in these arrangements—they have simply been profitable to the favored firm, which, by this means and through their own ener- gies, have not only built up a great do- mestic trade, but have also secured almost as great an export business. Business is Busine Again, Mr. Gill and Mr. Spencer are warm personal friends, and the former would no doubt like to oblige the railway president to the fullest extent in his power, were it not, possibly, that business is busi- ness. Now, if the reports be true, along comes the Louisville and Nashville company, a giant corporation, nearly all of whose stock is held abroad by people who are, it is al- leged, a little jealous of the growing in- flvence of Mr. Morgan in the railway world, and see the opportunity of their history to gain an exit from their present main line to the Atlantic Seaboard at a figure which to a company with its capitalization is a iratter of small moment. Opposition to Mr. Gill. It is reported that some of the friends of Mr. R. Curzon Hoffman, who, through the efforts of Mr. Gill, !s said to be about to retire from the presidency of the Seaboard and Roanoke, principal among whom is Mr. Louis McLane, are preparing to give Mr. Gill some trouble to be re-elected presi- dent of the Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company when his present term expires, and, if possible, prevent him from getting another term. Mr. McLane is a very rich man, and has large interests in the company of which Mr. Gill is president, so that the latter might be seriously annoyed if Mr. McLane should make en active warfare against him. A movement has also been started in Bal- timore to oust Mr. Gill from the receiver- ship of the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley railroad, it being alleged that he has not been sufficiently active in getting the road reorganized, as was the object of his ap- pointment ae receiver, and efforts are being made to get an order of sale from the United States court in that city, and reor- ganize the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley under foreclosure proceedings, —— Preparing for Prince Louis. The Italian cruiser Cristoforo Colombo is expected at New York in a few days, and the Itallan socteties are preparing a warm welcome in honor of Prince Louis of Savoy, who is a lieutenant on board. LITTLE CHILDREN A Noble Uharity Devoted to Their _ Help and Succor. HOUSED IN A COMFORTABLE HOME The Work of the Newsboys and Children’s Aid Society. THE NEW BUILDING “Good evening.” There was none of the matter-of-fact or commor place in the greeting. It rose in a trebled chorus, half surprised, but altogether pleasant and genial, and not a third of those who uttered it, and there were thirty-one Ittle boys and girls whe joined in giving it, who could pronounce the syllables. To the stranger to whom it was extended it was striking and sig- ant in a number of ways, and if the milk of human kindness in him had ever been clabbered the simple words wou!d have sweetened it again. And when he tells the story every ore will know the reason why. The charities of a great city are sealed to the knowledge of the great majority of the population. They are on the nether side of the hum and bustle of busi:.ess and society. Some sweet women and noble men are their intimates and delight in the pathetic beauty they pre- sent, emiling through their tears, ofttimes at misery appeased and suffering solaced. To others they are known only as some- thing to be supported with regular sub- scriptions given, unfortunately, sometimes grudgingly, but to the general public they are virtually unknown. Were there more familiarity with them few would feel the pressing needs that often Lear upon them all. The little ones who greeted the stranger so heartily last night were the recipients of the generous bounty of one of the truest and noblest charities in W.shington or anywhere else. They were gathered in the lecture room of the new building of the Newsboys and Children’s Aid Society and had beer learning their evening lessons. The oldest children were a colored girl, not more than eleven years old, and a colored bcy of about the same age, and the others ran down the scale of juvenility to a little tot of a girl, as round as a dumpling and as pretty as a peach, scarcely more than three years old and already with a history. The New Buildt ‘The stranger's coming had been unherald- ed. He was a Star reporter, and a few minutes before had met Mr. John B. Wight. the treasurer of the society, who had in- vited him to take a peep at the home. That peep was extended into a visit to every part of the home, and the creation of im- pressions it would do many another a world of good to receive. Mr. Wight did not even ring the bell when the new building of the home was reached. He opened the street dcor and ushered the reporter into a room to the left of the entrance, a pleasant apartment designed for a reading room, with five windows assuring plenty of light in daytime ard two double chandeliers for evening illumination. Then he went in search of the superintendent, Miss Mor- daunt Wilson, and was back in a moment, fer she had heard the intricers and was already comir g. Miss Wilson is a young Englishwoman, remarkably young, indeed, for the import ant work she has in hand, but at the sané time remarkably fitted for it. Her attra>t- ive face, lighted by large and enthusiastic blue eyes, plays with a variety of exp sions as she talks about her charges, and io properly deseribe one would truthfully say she is the epitome of energy and ear estness. The best proof of her s| tainments in her position is in the per behavior of the children; their cou: politeness, their scrupulous neatn the affection with which they one and all regard her. Well Behaved and Orderly. “They are very, very good children,” said Miss Wilson, with a delightful Eng- lish inflection and pardonably proud em- phasis. “We have no unruly or bad ones now; indeed, we seldom have.” Then she showed the visitors through. The ne building, which will first be described, occupies the rear of the large lot at the southeast corner of 3d and C streets, and is separated from the main building, “the George Maulsby Memorial Home,” by a large yard, 54x’ feet, which is used a: playground The structure has just been completed, and is to be called the new gymnasium hall and dormitory. It is of modern construction throughout, and per- fect in its hygienic and convenient appoint- ments. Back of the reading room and en- trance hail, to the right of which is a toilet room fitted with stationary washstands of the latest description and closets, is the gymnasium, a large apartment 24x40 feet. Iis brick walls are painted red, and will make good ball aileys for the youngsters. There are no furnishings or athletic ap- pliances in the gymnasium yet, so the charitably inclined have a good opportunity to exercise heart instinct. There is a small coat room in front, where the boys will leave their hats and overcoats, if they’ have any. When they are through playing, if they have been good, they will be given a ticket admitting them the next night, but if they have been bad they will be corrected by not getting the privilege for a night or two, a simple but adequate system to insure good be- havior. The second floor is taken up by the lec- ture hall. This commodious apartment is fitted up with school desks 2nd there are rolling partitions, which can be sect down from the ceiling, by which it may be divided into several class rooms, if desired. It was here the little ones were surprised, as described above. Where the Boys Will Sleep. The upper floor is the dormitory. It is a revelation of arrangement for comfort, convenience and safety. There are fifteen cozy little rooms, besides the superintend- ent’s room, and the linen closet, where the bed clothes and towels are kept, each to contain an iron bedstead, a chair and a strip of carpet. These rooms are parti- tioned off with wire netting, filled with plaster, at once fire and vermin-proof, and the front of each above the door is of open- work wire netting. This was arranged so that the rooms could be lighted from ele: tric globes hung in the hall that divides the apartments, and which are controiled by a switch in the superintendent's room. ‘These rooms cost $15 each to be furnished, and they may be endowed by persons and given distinctive names, like beds in hos- pitals, on the payment of that sum yearl ‘These rooms will be devoted to the accom- modation of boys who work, such as news- boys, and a charge of ten cents a night will be made for a single night, with five cents for breakfast. Some of the working boys who now live at the home pay $1 and $1.25 per week for room, board and laun- dry. And each boy must take a bath be- fore going to bed. On the first floor, ad- joining the reading room, is the bath room, @ large room filled with a porcelain-lined tub and a modern shower bath, with a cir- cular deluge and a rubber sheet to sur- round the bather. There are lockers built up against the walls where the boys’ clothes will be kept, and when they retire they will be allowed to take to their rooms only their pants and nightgown. The entire building is electric lighted and steam heated, the plant for the latter equipment being located in the main Luilding at the corner of C street. The George Maulsby Home. Leaving the structure just described Miss Wilson escorted Mr. Wight and the reporter to the Maulsby Home, across the play ground. This was once one of the finest residences in Washington, and it still pre- ! sents a commanding and attractive appear- ance and is a splendid specimen of southern: orchitecture. It was erected by Senator Gwin of California, popularly known as “Duke” Gwin ,and was occupied by him during his career in Congress. It was then purchased by Mr. Z. D. Gilman, the well: known Washington druggist, and after- ward came into the possession of Mr. Wil- liam B. Todd, who made it his residence for meny years. The parlors which are now ured as reception rooms at the home were always famous for the rare workmanship expended upon their ceilings, and the latter are still perfectly preserved, and are proba- bly unequaled tn this city or vicinity. The same scrupulous neatness was observed in the Maulsby Home that was predominant in the other building, new as it is, and every- thing was as clean as it was possible to be. The dormitories which occupy large rooms on the second and third floors were equipped with little iron bedsteads well supplied with bedclothing and the alr was warm and fresh and pure. The hygienic arrangements in this building were of the same character as those in the new building and steam beat has also been introduced. All the children are now sleeping in the Maulsby Home and eighteen of them are wards of the board of children’s guardians, having been taken from unworthy parents by that board and given homes as indicated. The Story of the Society. The Newsboys and Children’s Aid Society was incorporated in 1886, and from its in- ception has been uniformiy successful in its splendid work of charity. The first house cecupied was the old Metzerott mansion on 12th street, which occupied the site where the Columbia Theater now stands, and which was tendered by Mr. Metzerott for the purpose. The society at that time Was known sim- ply as the Newsboys’ Aid Society, and the accommodations at the home were extended mainly to newsboys, but the necessity of extending the scope of the work was made apparent and the present system of doing 00d was adopted. The society prospered, and a building was secured at 926 E street, which was occupied until a year ugo, when the present com- modious and attractive building was se. cured. The funds which enabled the so- ciety to so increase its usefulness were re- ceived through a bequest of Mrs. Anna M. Maulsby, who bequeathed $30,000 to the so- ciety for the erection of a suiteble build- ing for the use and accommodations of the newsboys and children defended by that society, and to be named the George Mauls- by Memorial Home in memory of her hus band. The property at the corner of 34 and C streets was purchased with a portion of this bequest, and the new gymnasium and dormitory has been paid for out of a portion of the remainder. The System Followed. The boys and girls in the home who are able to give something toward their eup- port are encouraged to do so, and the working boys also do what they can to- ward keeping themselves, paying about half their wages in return for board and lodging. Any girl or boy may go to the home for shelter, ard if they are found to need a home they are taker in, and after some training situations are ‘found for them. The children sent to the home by the board of children’s guardians are for out of the funds of that board home caa now accommodate alout a hun- dred children, The new gymnasium will be forma opened next Tuesday evening at § 0'¢ and about two hundred invi been sent out to prominent citiz at- tend the exercises. The program, which will be a short one, will include addresses . Dr. Alexander Mackay- board of trustees; Justic jan of the Supreme Court, and Postmaster General Wilson The Officers of the Soctety. The officers of the society a Members of corporation—Cr« Edward M. Gallaudet, Joseph R. I James K. McCammon, John W. Thomp: Thomas 8. Childs, Alex. Mackay-Smith, Henry B. F. Macfarland, Henrietta C. Met- zerott, Mary E. Hood, Sarah 1D. La Fetra, Rose A. Foster, Jane L. Childs, Artemisia H. ‘Thomas, Helen W. King. Board of trustees—Alex. Mackay-Smith ; T. 8. Childs, 1D. Gallaudet, LL. D. . E. F. King, Mrs. M Ida Corson, H. B. F secretary: J. B. Wight, treasurer. President, Mrs. T. S. Childs, 1208 Con: necticut avenue: vice presi Mrs. Tell- er, Mrs. McCulloch, Mrs. Waite, Mrs. Cun- ningham, Mrs, McLanahan, Mrs. Gallaudet, Mrs. Myers, Mrs. Hamlin, Mrs. Armes, Mrs. J. C.| Breckinr Mrs. Mackay- Smith; recording . Mrs. R. i water, the Elsmere: nding se tary, Mrs. N. A. Robbin: Jowa circle: treasurer, Mrs. I. F. Macfarland, F street; auditors, Mrs. J. B. T. Tupper, Miss F. G. Childs; superintendent of home. Miss B. M. Wilson: attending physician and sur- geon, Dr. A. R. Shands utive commit- teg, officers of the so . chairmen of committees and Mrs. J. W. Babson, Miss F. G. Childs, Mrs. Chas. Dulin, Miss M. RB. Perry, Mrs. C. G. Halpine, Mrs. T. B. Hood, Mrs. L. D. Merchant, Mrs. A. H. Thom: Mrs. J. B. T. Tuppe SYNOD OF BALTIMORE. Final Session of the Annual M z at Wilmington, Del, A popular missionary meeting was held Thursday evening at Wilmington, Del., un- der the auspices of the synod of Baltimore, which brought to an end the annual session of that body. Next year the synod will mect in the West Street Church, rgetown, At the busin session yesterday Rev. Robert H. Williams of Baltimore, in pre- senting the report on church extension, ex- pressed regret that give as much mone work as th Only he churches did not to this branch of the did twenty-five years ago. was given for this purp dur- ing the past r. In twenty-five years the synod has gained twenty-eight churches, forty ministers and 11,515 members. Rev. A. N. Keigwin of Wilmington pre- sented a report on foreign missions. In the Baltimore presbytery, out of fifty : churches, ten gave nothing, and in the New Castle presbytery, out of forty-six church eleven gave nothing. All of the chure’ es in the Washington presbytery contributed, but not to their usual amount. The committee on ministerial relief re- ported that the synod had contributed $2,400 to this work. The following officers of the Women's Missionary Society were elected: President, Mrs. Wm. E. Crosby of Wil- mington; vice presidents, Mrs. E. H. Rob- bins, Baltimcre, and Mrs. Washington; secretary, Bradley, Washington; treasurer, Mrs. Cross, Baltimore. —— No Instructions Sent. The Sccretary of the Treasury has re- ceived information of the arrival of the tug Dauntless at the mouth of the river below Jacksonville, and a request from the deputy collector of customs for instruc- tions as to whether a deputy United States marshal shall be placed on board her. No directions have yet been sent, but it Is probable the government will place an officer aboard if found necessary. In any event, it fs likely the state authorities will detain the Dauntless for some da least, under the state quarantine tions, In the meantime the government will have reached a decision as to what course shall be pursued. —-e-—_____ The Street Ratlway Association. The American Street Railway Association Thursday at St. Louis elected officers for the ensuing years as follows: Capt. Robert McCulloch, St. Louis, presi- dent; C. S. Sargent of Boston, Mass., first vice president; D. H. Dyer of Augusta, La., second vice president; C. F. Holmes of Kansas City, Mo., third vice president; T. Cc. Pennington, Chicago, eretary and treasurer; H. M. Littell of w York and H. H. Bradford of Cincinnati, Ohio, C, H. y, N.Y. G. M. Hopp Harvey Scuilin of St. of Des Moines, Iowa, Leuts. members of executive cammittee. Niagara Falls was selected as the next place of meeting. Lieut. Lym Lieut. Charles H. Lyman, attached to the cruiser Montgomery of the North Atlantic squadron, was recently convicted by a gen- eral court-martial of the charge of drunk- enness on duty, while the vessel was at Key West, Fla., several months ago, and was sentenced to lose six numbers tn his grade. The court was ordered by Admiral Bunce, commanding the squadron, and the proceedings, findings and sentence have been approved by him and reported to the Navy Department for record. The action of the commander-in-chief of the fleet in this case was made public at the Navy De- partinent today. Lieut. Lyman 1s well known in this city. He was attached to the Kearsarge at the time she foundered on Ronecador reef, and was reduced in his grade for his connection with that casual- ty. The further loss of six files makes him No. in the list of Heutenants. —$—-2_____ The missionary ship Dayspring has been wrecked on a rock north of New Caledonia Island. The captain and seven men es- caped, but the remainder, nine persons, are supposed to have perished.