Evening Star Newspaper, November 21, 1896, Page 13

THE EVENING STAR. eee cece PEBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. 11th 8t., by The Evening Star N Ce ering fe Reremy Comey New York Office, 49 Potter Building. ‘The Evening Star Is served to subscribers in the ity by carriers, on thelr own account. at 10 cents + week, or 44 cents per month. Copies at the fevunter 2 cents each. By mailanywhere in the Cnited States or Canada—postage prepaid—50 cents per month. Saturdty Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added, $3.00. vate, Che Lpeningy Slav, reves o- red at the Post Office at Washington, D. C.. lass mail matter.) TF All mail sul os. ndvertish : WASHINGTON, D.°C., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1896—TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. Qrinfers’ In& (he fittfe schoo? master of advzerfising), saps: JE is cfaim2d for tbe Washingfon Stor, and profabfp trut6tuffp cfaimed, fBaf no of%er newsraper in 6 counfrp goes info 60 farae a vercenfag> of aff fhe BGouses within a rarius of fwentp mifes from f§e office of pubfication. Speci al Sale of Ladies’ Wraps--Suits--Waists== Seetontenseesensonsensenseetendecseedoedontontontongontons > A manufacturer’s loss turned to our profit. We have a treat for you. and Waists was an) and completely—and he offere rs ontont 2 bargain prices. limited. é - a good many garments to an already suffici And Monday we are going to serve you these delicacies at Be prepared for big surprises—they are here— =-AT== PERRY’S 5 SK A A A A A a a tah aed ey : ; One of our best manufacturers of Ladies’ Wraps, Suits z ious to dispose of his sample line quickly = d them to us. For a maker it x wasn’t a very big line. For a retailer it meant the addition of 3 nt assortment. = But the offer was a great temptation. The opportunity it z would afford you argued us into accepting his proposition. £ doriortote 2 We assure you the hands from which we take these gar- 2 = ments is a sufficient guarantee of worth and fashion-correct- RS $ ness. No finer values have been seen this season anywhere. = é Many of the styles are exclusive creatior 1 of them are = = popular types. If you haven't supplied yourself yet it will be + = worth your while to attend this sale. But attend it on Mon- - 3 day if you can—for of some of the lots the quantities are very - ‘Ladies’ Coats and Jackets. All-wool Boucle Cloth Coats, with shield front, buttoned high st the neck, velvet , Rew sleeves and trimmed with and small buttons. Fully = SEO. arg Our special price only ALL-W6OL Kersey Coats, lined with ck je taffeta silk, 1 front, inlaid velvet collar. 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Worth onto Our special $ ear DOO. ¢ = Old Blue and Brown Mixed Cloth Golf & Capes, with Capuchin hoods, lined with & plaid taffeta stlk— Ss Our special Price only 12. Kersey and Mel! n Capes, trimmed SeeGondontontentent with braid, buttons and fur—lined and unlined— Our epectal 97 S15 i Price only x Pattern Velour Capes, handsomely trimmed with cut Jet, lace, ribbon and fur, and Hned with richest of Black and fancy brocaded satin— $35 ones for $23. $40 ones for $28. $6o ones for $45. $75 ones for Sso. Ladies’ Suits Uish fly-front Jacket, lined all through with Black taffeta silk; newest shape = $10.50. Navy Blue and Black Wide Wale Cheviot Tailor-made Walking Suits, with tight-fitting Jacket, trimmed wit): braid and Mned all through with silk serge; high rolling collar; new-style skirt, lined with percaline— S15. Our special price only Our special price only Tailor-made Suits In Brown, Gree: and Black Mixed Cheviot, Boucle and Hopsackings,with Box and Tight-titting Coats, lined with changeable and Per- sian silks, and trimmed with buttons and vely: S15, $17, $20. Our special price only Flannel, Serge and Brilliantine Shirt Waists, plain and trimmed with braid: ¢loth and White Inen collars— Reseed OANA AMAA LALLA ELE EE EOE —EEllSl Sl ooo 9 REAL ESTATE GOSSIP Some Encouraging Indications of Re- newed Interest in Realty. A COLONIAL RESIDENCE OF LARGE SIZE Improvements of Various Kinds Being Made Throughout the City. RECORD OF BUILDIN t There is no subject that is of more inter- est just at present to real estate dealer: than the Indications of the revival of bus- iness. While these indications, as they come to the notice of individual dealers, do rot amount in the aggregate to what may be called a boom, and it was not expect- ed they would, especially at this early date following the presidential election, still there are enough upon which to base encouraging expectations in regard to the rear future. In a general way it may be said that all classes of men who are 1n- terested in real estate, cither as dealers or owners, er in the building trades, realize that there has been a decided change in what may be termed for lack of a better term the atmosphere of the market. This is shown by the fact that money is easier, and that loans can be more easily secured than was the case prior to. the election. It is also noted that individuals who have money are making inquiries either in regard to placing their funds in the form of loans or in some real estate in- vestment. It is believed that there will be a steady increase in the volume of such e beriences, and that before the spring opens architects will be more generally employed than they are at present in drawing plans, builders ‘will be called upon for estimates and material men will experience a demand to which they have been strangers for a Seod many months past. If all these ex- j-pectations are realized there will be abund- ‘ance of work for those engi : building trade: see ee Mr. Page’s Residence. The residence which Mr. Thomas Nel- son Page is erecting at the northwest corner of New Hampshire avenue and R street is attracting considerable atten- tion just at present, both on account of the size of the stricture and the material used. The house, which is a very large one, Is now under roof, but Is not per- haps near enough completion to enable one to form a correct idea of the design which the architects had in mind. The design- er of the plan, who are a noted firm of New York architects, have never before built _a house in this city, and for this reason among architects especially the Progress of the house is being watched with considerable inter: The exterior walls are built of a brick of special size and of a rather dull grayish white hue. As the walls have not been cleaned down it is difficult to judge of the effect of the Proposed color seheme. Independent of the architectural effect the house is te- ing built in a very substantial manner, the fire-proof method being followed throughout in the construction with the exception of the roof. The interior is spacious and the arrangement of the rooms will no doubt be adapted for the require- ments of social life in a city like Wash- ington. Scottish Rite Temple. Plans have been prepared by Colonel Robert I. Fleming for an addition to che building of the House of the Temple, Scot- tish Rite, thirty-third degree, of the south- ern jurisdiction. As is well known, the headquarters of this organization are at the corner of 3d and E streets. Some time ago the residence adjoining the build- ing on E street was purchased, and it is now propesed to remove it and erect in its place an addition corresponding in design with that of the present building. The new part will have a frontag» of twenty- two feet and the additional space afforded will provide rooms for committees, the en- largement of the library space for a mu- seum and the enlargement of the supreme council room. When the improvements are completed the council room will be thirty-seven by forty-four feet and will have a coved cell- ing, which will be handsomely decorated. The total frontage of the House of the Temple when the addition is completed will be forty-six feet on E street and one hun- dred and twelve on 3d street, the latter frontage including the library, which is especially planned for the fine collection of books owned by the organization. It is understood that the head of the organiza- ton, ‘renerel Caswell, who resides in Cali- fornia, intends soon to make his permanent home in this city. Construction Problems. The new building regulations, which will shortly {ssue from the Commissioners’ office, will deal in a full and comprehensive way with all details of construction. One of the principal features will be the pro- visions relative to the strength of timbers and generally the strength of floors. Build- ing Inspector Brady has given much time to the consideration of this branch of the service, and talked interestingly to a Star sf , Our sp 1 Sg Poieyp tie Maple orgs mice $20 $5. ¢ . Green, ie and ok, pe SY = up in the very extreme of fashion, Imported Jerseys, le = ned with wee fea ame Satree qiinied Sih ten ae % al sitks, trimmed with » tons— ee tons. Your choice for Or & HALF PRICE pice oy 95 and $6, $ 5 2 $ PERRY’S : KS “6 NINTH AND THE AVENUE.” Established 1840. $ es It Seaeetetetetetetetetetetetetetetetetntetntntntntntetntntetets MILLIONS INVOLVED. Decision Affecting Ownership of Land Relow Hizh Water Mark. The appellate division of the supreme court of New York yesterday handed down a decision in the case of Henry W. Sage against the city of New York, a suit which was brought to test the question cf the ownership of land between the hign and Jew water mark around the city. The plain- tiff owned land on the East river front be- gween 94th and 95th streets, and the de- tendant, the city, has been engaged in fill- ing in there. Sage began suit to enjoin the city from further dumping and to protect his own title as far as the buikheai lire. In special term, Justice Barrett dismissed the complaint, and yesterday the appellate division® affirmed this decision with costs. This is a big victory for :he city, as many millions of dollars’ worth of properzy is af- fected by it. The case wili probably be carried to the court of appeals. coo Bondsmen of a Defaulter Sued. A hearing on the suit of the Indian Head National Bank against the four bondsmen of Frank A. McKean, defaulting cashier of the ‘bark, who left the city suddenly, and was found to be $1,000 short in his ac- counts, was given before Judge Pardons in the supreme court at Nashua, N. H., res- terday. The bendsmen asked for a jury, and Judge Pardons decided that the trial will begin November 27. The bondsmen will fight the claim against them on the greund that the officers of the bank did “not take adequate precaution against dis- ‘honesty on the part of the cashier. ENTERTAINED BY DIAZ. Closing Session of the Pan-American Medical Congress. The closing session of the Pan-American medical congress took place in the Mexican chamber of deputies, a large audience be- ing present. President Diaz and Mrs. Diaz received the delegates and their ladies in their castle of Chapultepec, where a collation was set among the trees in the celebrated hanging gardens constructed by the Empress Char- lctte. The views were superb from the ter- Trace of the castle, and the guests were charmed with the cordial and most triendly reception accorded th2m by the chi - istrate and his wife. 2 ees Sees Ivory Committed for Trial. At Bow street police court, London, yes- terday Edward J. Ivory, alias Edward Hell, the alleged Irish-American dynamiter of New York city, charged with conspiring to cause explosions, was formally committed for trial at the next sessions of the central criminal court. Edward H. Carson, Q. C. member of parliament for Dublin Univer ty, and formerly solicitor general for Ire- land, coneervative, has been engaged to de- fend Ivcry. Almshonse Attendant Murdered. ‘Wm. Thompson of Wilmington, Del., an attendant at Farnhurst almshouse, was murderously assaulted yesterday by Sam- uel Griffith of Brooklyn, N. Y. Griffith es- caped and is supposed to have gone to Philadelphia. Thompson cannot recover. reporter today upon the subject. He said: “Building inspectors are often confronted with problems of floor construction which require the most careful calculations to satisfy them that when they authorize the issuance of the building permit the‘element of danger is entirely removed. The factor of safety is the first essential requisite in the calculation. The quality of the timber determines the consonant to be applted in calculating the carrying capacity. The character of the building and the purpose to which it is to be put, of course, are con- sidered, and when drawings are presented to the building department and exception taken to the strength of floors as designed prolonged argument follows on the part of the applicant or architect to prove his position correct. When confronted with tables based upon practical tests, if not convinced, he resorts to adverse criticism of the department, imagining that the de- partment ts seeking to Impose some extra burden, instead of looking after the wel- fare of the citizens. “Every one knows that it is in ware- house construction, more than in anything else, that questions of this character arise. Personally, I believe that all such buildings should be limited as to the height of stories, in order to prevent an increase in the superimposed loads, Such a regulation would have an immediate and_ beneficial effect, and result advantageousl? to con- struction in avoiding in the future the propped-up condition of many interiors whose deflected floors by excessive imposed loads is an eye-sore and blemish, “There are differences of opinion as to what should be aNowed for the superim- posed loads upon the floor of a dwelling or upon the floors of public buildings. The New York law demands 75 pounds for dwellings for every superficial foot: for public buildings, 120 pounds. It {is well known that the maximum consists of noth- ing but ordinary furniture and the weight of several people in dwellings, and such a | condition would exact not more than 40 pounds per square foot in construction. But good construction, in my mind, should be stronger than strong enough.” New Bulldings. B. F. Meyers, architect, prepared rlans for three residences to be erected on the north side of Harvard street between 1%th and Lith streets northwest. The struc- tures will be three stories in height, with basements, and the fronts will be built of buff brick and Indiara limestone. Bay win- dows will be constructed te the full height of the buildings, two being square and the center one circular and terminating in a tower. The roofs will be of the mansard variety, and will be slated. The interior of the three houses has been carefully planned. They will be built for, Jacobs Brothers, who also contemplate the erec- ticn of three similar houses adjoining these when completed, from plans prepared by Mr. Meyers. A brick boiler house will be built by Mr. S. A. Reed in the rear of 418 6th street northwest. Gereral interior repairs will also be made to the house. J. D. Alken will erect a two-story and basement brick dwelling at 805 @ street southwest. The structure will have a frontage of sixteen feet and a depth of thirty-four feet, and the front will be con- structed of hard red brick, with’ square bay window. A_brick warehouse will be built by 8. Carr on the alley between 13th and 14th’ streets and G and H streets northwest. The structure will be thirty-two by sev- enty feet, will be two stories in height and will-be constructed of hard red brick. A small brick dwelling will be built by H. W. Eno for Mrs. M. Frederick on Har- rison street, Anacostia. Maj. M. P. Caldwell will build at- once four brick houses at East Capitol and 15th streets, having! pressed brick fronts, trim- med with stone. * ———— . THE EPISCOPAL CONGRESS¢ Adjournment Followed by a Meeting in the Academy. The afternoon session yesterday closed the Episcopal congress at Norfolk, but at night a mass meeting of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew was held at the Academy as an afterpart to the congress, and proved one of its most interesting features. There was a@ great gathering of men on the main floor of the auditorium. Bishop Randolph presided. Rev. W. 8. Rainsford, D. D., of New York delivered a stirring address dealing with abuses of-ihe present day, and defending labor organizations. He was Reartily and frequently applauded. Silas McBee, second vice president of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, made a strong speech, urging men to work for the wel- fare of their brothers, and to put jn prac- tice some of the noble thoughts and in- spirations gathered from congress sessions. He explained the purpose and work $f the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, and was warm- ly received. The congress was a great success, The closing day of the Protestant Epis- copal congress was signalized by a num- ber of addresses by Mr. Joseph Packard, Rev. William M. Dame and Rev. C. E. Smith, D. D. Mr. Packard spoke on “What is the Or- ganic Law of the Church?” Rev. John H. Elliott, D. D., of Washington spoke on the same subject. There were three voluntary speakers— Rev. Dr. Tiffany of New York, Rev, T. W. Robert of Virginia and Rev. Thomas Alex- ander Johnston of Laurel, Md.—who made most excellent addresses. Rev. Dr. Dame discussed “The Pastoral Office as Affected by Modern Conditions.” Rev. C. Ernest Smith deplored the decad- ence of the pastoral office caused by mod- ern conditions. At the conclusion of Dr. Smith’s address the congress adjourned sine die. An Important London Failure. ‘The failure of P. L. Smith was announced on the London stock exchange yesterday. In the mine market it is considered a rath- er important failure. Ys 25¢. cious cake, pound. At all Grocers, 25¢. pound. At all Grocers. 25¢. pound. At all Grocers. and only 25¢c. Ib. e Se a aa ye AP ae sy ye Rea ye % yA Oa ye ava we “e % aa aa : : 1t : : : tates ststaissinbtairtnietat For Thanksgiving Dinner Order— ennedy's elebrated rut Gake. You won’t ask for more deli- It’s filled from crust to center with finest fruits—free of grit and stems—and baked “to a Z turn.” Last year the demand ex- ceeded the supply. Leave an order with YOUR GROCER early and avoid disappointment. in 1, 2 and 5-Ib. fancy packages—3 THE NEW YORK BISCUIT CO., Wholesaiers. Washington Branch, 616 E Street. : EN 3 25¢. pound. At all Grocers. - 25c.° pound. At all Grocers It comes RELEUEEEEE EEG AE ELLE Lee Be THE NATIONAL GUARD Use of Convention Hall for Drilling Probably at an End. GOSSIP AS 10 THE ARRANGEMENTS Officers Plan to Promote the Bri- gade’s General Efficiency. AMATEUR RIFLE CLUB ae ee Among those most familiar with the situation the belief exists, and firmly, 100, that the National Guard made its final ap- pearance in Convention Hall Tuesday even- ing last, so far as the use of the audi- torium as a regular drill inclosure is con- cerned. Wednesday the management of the ice skating rink took possession and the work of raising the temporary flooriag was begun without delay. Rumor has it that this flooring, which was constructed especially to provide drill space for the Na- tional Guard, has been laid away till sum- mer comes again at least. Active prepara- tions for the opening of the rink are very much in evidence, and it is ‘a foregone con- clusion that drilling within the inclos this evening and Monday and Tuesday eve ings of next week, dates assigned to the guaré, will be out of the question. And so matters have come to a pretty pass, several who are interested. Under exis ing orders from brigade headquarters, cer- tain of the troops of the National Guard are directed to maneuver this evening in Convention Hall. In the event that the doors are opened the guardsmen referred to, should they proceed to the hall, will in all probability be confronted with a lake of water, a sheet of ice or a mass of pipe; drilling on any of these foundations would be apt to result unsatlefactorily. Of course, it is expected that the super- intendent of tne armory will make claim to y the hall, and as it is practically a cer- tainty that the inclosure will not be in proper condition for military uses the pro- gram for the official naturally to follow would be to see to it that a clear and concise report covering the case reaches headquarters bright and early Monday morning. Time alone will bring to iight the action to follow. It has been regarded as fact, and so stated, that in vase the ice rink management attempted to usurp the hall on any date assigned to the guard, sentries would be posted and only guards- men permitted to enter, or in other words, possession would be taken and the terms of the contracts enforced by force. Nozh- ing officia! in this direction can be learned. However, it is openly stuted that in this connection the management of the ice rink is enjoying much amusement at the expense of the guard. “Come ahead,” the management 1s quoted on the sentry proposition. “We'll be glad to have the guard take the hall and enjoy itself. It can put on skates and hold a military carnival if it so de- sires.” This is considered a merry jest, and can be fulty appreciated when ‘t is understood that even though forcible pos- session “of the bali is taken, the only space available for drill will be a broad expanse of ice, and slippery ice at that. Dixcussed by the Officers. If the contract for the use of Convention Hall by the guard is not abrogated, as ex- pected, some perscns claim that the man. agement will keep alive the fight until February, when perhaps two evenings a week may be assigned for drilling. With the approach of warm weather early in the spring the rink will, of course, be closed and a return to the three-night schedule would be again possible. At the meeting of commissioned officers of the guard, who assembled Wednesday evening at the request of First Lieut. J. Bruce Webb, quartermaster of the 2d Ba talion, to consider a plan for promoting the general efficiency of the brigade, the arm- cry question for a time was the leading tepic under discussion, and the general sentiment in regard to it did not remain long obscure. It seemed to be the opinion of many that no better way of promoting the general efficiency of the guard could be hit upon than by securing an armory centrally located, with proper and constant facilities for drill. It was also intimated very strongly that the effect of the removal of the brigade to the present quarters could be made plain to every one by contrasting the numerical showing of the 2d Regiment on the occasions of its parades on Wash- ington’s birthday, 1895 and 18%. The strength of the regiment Februar; 1s was not other than creditable. A year later, with the atmospheric conditions ideal, the entire regiment did not muster more than sufficient men for one ordinary bat- talion. ‘The superintendent of the armory, it is claimed, is entitled to two weeks’ ‘notice from the management of the hall, when it is the intention to exclude the guard on any night the hall may be assigned to it. It has been learned that no notice has as yet been received relating to the use of the hall this evening. An interesting rumor that has spread rapidly is to the effect that a board of medical officers will inspect the armory building for the purpose of investigating a declaration that the building is unhealthy from a sanitary standpoint. Light That Did Not Light. At the opening of the meeting of officers Wednesday last proceedings were inter- rupted for more than twenty minutes, be- cause the lights were, without warning, extinguished. In explanation of the dark- ness, it was stated that a new engineer, who was on duty, inadvertently and through ignorancé of the policy followed since the armory has been occupied by the guard, turned on a really seeable force of electricity. This proved such a surprise that one of the switches was burned out before it could recover from the shock. Speaking of light, at the assembly of the 2d Regiment in Convention Hall Tuesday last, just as Col. Clay commenced the pre- sentation of marksmen’s decorations, the patriotic red, white and blue incandescent electric lights gradually faded, and it be- came necessary to turn on the gas. This preceeding detracted considerably from the harmony of the ceremony. Major Winthrop Alexander, inspector general, who journeyed from Baltimore to attend the meeting, was elected chairman, while Captain Otto G. Simonson acted as secretary. The Ist Separate Battalion was well represented, Major F. C. Revells being one of those who addressed the gathering. Major Alexander’ made a number of sug- gestions, urging, among other things, that company commanders vary their drills as much as possible and that the setting-up and bayonet exercises, extended order maneuvers and guard mount, receive more atfention than has heretofore been the rule. Major Alexander also thought it would be a good idea for each organization to appoint standing committees, whose business it should be to arrange smokers and other entertainments, in order to keep awake the interest of the men. It was finally decided to refer the plan originated by Lieut. Webb to a commit- tee, consisting of at least one representa- tive frém each battalion and separate organization. Major Alexander was named as chairman of the committee, and he was directed to select his associates. It is un- derstood that Lieut. Webb, Captain Edgar A. Shilling, Captain E. C. Edwards and Major E. R. Campbell have already been invited to serve on the committee, which ere Seecesse ee OSOO Soe stock in order to make your while. ® our aisles daily. as esi ae Millinery Reductions. BQ Cc Fine Coque Feathers, re- duced for the room-making 2 i sale to... Silk and Velvet Roses, in Cc. all colors, 3 roses and buds I to a bunch. Reduced to.... v » 2 doz. in a bunch, Cc; Reduced for the sale to... Real Aigrettes, in all colors and black. Re- I Dy duced to. Black Birds, very popular this c. season for hat trimming. Re- duced +0... 5 a5 Cc. Black Aigrettes. for the sale to.. 49" 49° 25° 29° Cc. Children’s Leather Tamo’s, Reduced for the sale to.... Children’s Trimmed Felt Reduced for the sale Hats. 5555 Ladies’ Trimmed Fedora Hats. Reduced for the wale to. = Ladies’ Black Felt Shot- back Sailors. Reduced for the sale to. @ @ @ oe) & @ & @ @ © : @ e@ @ 2) ® @ 6 & S @ @ © © @ SSSSSSS SO! is to prepare and submit a report on or before December 1. Amateur Rifle Club. The riflemen of the guard, orginized os- tensibly for the purpose of attending the big Schuetzen match at Chicago in June next, are enthusiastically moving to the front. A constitution, by-laws and_ the name, “Amateur Rifle Club,” have been adopted and a suitable range secured. Tie spot selected for the winter and spring practice is on Cummings’ farm, near Chevy Chase circle, and on the line of the electr railway. The necessary butts and one 5 of sliding targets will soon be in position, and everything looks bright and promising. The constitution adopted sets forth that the club is organized for the purpose of practicing and studying the art of rifle shooting. The club will hold a shoot at its range Thanksgiving day. This, however, is e open only to members of the organ! The rifle gallery at the armory will open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thanksgiving eve, November 2, for turkey shooting. It was at first proposed to use the heads of the live birds as targets, but the final de- cision was in favor of the usual mode cf procedure. The shoot will be open to all comers. The gallery is to remain cicsed Thanksgiving day. Notes. The resignations of Capt. Harry Douglas King and First Lieutenant Thomas H. Means, Company D, 3d Battalion, have been accepted. 5 An examination to fill five vacanctes among the non-commissioned officers of the 1st Separate Company will be held Monday. ‘The 2d Regiment Band showed up well, and gave an excellent account of itself at the assembly Tuesday evening last in Con- vention Hall. Company commanders and officers of the quartermaster’s department are hard at work on their annual returns of quarter- master and ordnance property, due Novem- ber 30. First Lieut. J. O. Manson, recently elect. ed captain of Company B, 2d Battalion, has tendered his resignation. The indications are that Lieut. George W. Evans will be chosen to command the company. Private Will Way and Private Zea, re- cently elected leutenants of Company B. 2d Battalion, and Company C, Ist Ba’ talion, respectively, appeared before brigade board of examination Wednesday evening last. And now rumor has it that certain or- ganizations, or at least the commanding of- ficers thereof, have been indulging in pad- ded drill and parade reports. Further, it is said that the identity of the officers in question is known, and that trouble is more than likely to follow. Certain members of Company A, 4th Bat- talion, have banded together as the “Tom Moore Club.”” It is their intention to give an entertainment on an elaborate scale in the near future, and turn over the proceeds to First Lieut. Harden, who has been crit- ically ill for some time past with .con- sumption. Work has been begun on the construc- tion of the race track at Magruder statio1 Md., within a stone’s throw of the Ordway rifle range. It is stated that an electric railway is to be built in the near future from this city to the track. Such would be a boon to guardsmen who are in the hibit. of visiting the range. During the week a large number of men, SO66C MAYER BROS. & CO., © 937-939 F St. u Foubourg Poissonnierre, Paris. Making Sale. hink of all the goods that represents! Think of being compelled to sacrifice the greater part of such a Think of what saving it means to you! The backward season has put us in this plight. We want you to help us out. 7 These goods could be held over to later in the season, and bring their full prices, policy. We'll give you the benefit of thes cumstances now and make prices so temptingly low on everything in the store that economical buyers must crowd 937-939 F St. I @ @ © 5 e o toom for the Holiday goods! We'll make it worth but that isn’t our unfortunate cir- Children’s Boucle Cloth c3 to.. ; Ek ant Trimmed Hats that were from WH) to $10. Reduced for the sale to...... SPREE Chiffon, in the soft ond c. etiff finishes, all ws. Re- duced to. Black Silk Brusse Red. to. Ribbon Reductions. All Sik Satin Ribbon, in % in. wide. Reduced to 10 yds. for 2§c. All Silk, Satin and Gros Cc; Grain Ribbon, in all colors, yu 1 in. wide. Reduced to.. eo: All Silk, Satin and Ribbon, 1% in. AlL-silk Changeable Moire Ribbons, Bly in. wide. Black Double-face Satin Ribbon, 34 In wide, Re- duced to. used Ritbons, Black Silk Velvet edging. Keduced to io yds. for 45¢. aD to. MAYER BROS. & CO.., duced Se @ 6 S 2 @ e @ 3s 8 e 3 e ® e e | i for the most part recruits in Company completed their scores on the targets of the ist Battalion. First Lieut. Arthur A. Bir- ney, the battalion's energetic inspector of rifle practice, reports that in view of the fact that the material was for the most part raw, the results were excellent a American Hardwoods in Europe. From Garden and Forest. The demand for American hardwoods in Europe is growing, and oak leads the for- eign shipments, although tulip, poplar, ash, gum and black walnut, whenever a good quality can be secured, are in some de- mand. European consumers like the quall- ty of American oak, and, since ‘1 is known to be plentiful here, ly be in increasing dema’ has been shipped to Ge quan- tit for fur- niture and other use ber is forwarded from N: since a great part of the oak. cottonwood and other timbers demanded by the foreign market is in *he m States, it is not improbal tha amber for foreign markets will be largely shipped in future from the gulf ports. In speaking of this matter, “The Northweswern Lumber- man” says that the European market re- quires lumber cut of « ess, and of accurate length, tri to have the butts square and t in the yards of the old wor so that random, uneven leng:4: tionable, and, since the foreign sists that he shall have just wh: gains for, quality shouid be ed to. — - retia” and “Hobarta.” From the Springfield Republican, Any one who thinks the position of Vice President has no responsibilities ought to look over Garret A. Hobart’s mail. In the mere item of reque: name new babies after him the total of let- ters exceeds 30. There are not a few cases twins; a Delaware mother desires her brace of girls Hot retta, and a Raritan father sends this ap- peal: “Which our famaly now is eight and times hard though the papers it will be better now that you and the honabil Me- Kinley is elected as I shorely hoy and me having cast my voat for s McK and public honor I make beld to in- quire if you would allow me and the missus to name our enfants after you whichever way you like G. Augustus or Augustus G. or plane Hobbort as fancy suits they being both boys and favor their grandfather on mother’s side which voted for Fremont in °56. Truly and most obtdly yrs.” The trail of the serpent is over them all; at least, very few forget that Mr. Hobart is rich. But it is said that while these re- quests will be courteously granted, there will be no christening mags or little rou- leaus of gold dollars contributed. Same way about new townships and post offices. +02 muck. From Puck. Jimmy—“I heard Tommy Jones was sick nearly all through vacation tim Johnny—"Yes; and what's worse, he got well just in time to go to school. 5 ee Too Much for Her. From the Chicago Record. “Mrs. Willowby, are your new neighbors people whom you can cultivate?” “Well, they need it, but I don’t think I shall undertake it.”