Evening Star Newspaper, January 13, 1897, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1897-12 PAGES, . cor. 1th. | Storage, 224 and M. Everything we sell bears the stamp of perfect workmazship and finish. Gems from the Orient. Oriental Rugs. A_ collection here such as perhaps you have never seen before. Over a thou- sand Rugs and Mats of all sizes are on exhibition. We want you to see this collection and will make some prices to tempt you. These goods will only be sold at the prices quoted, provided you come here and select your Rug yourself. One bale Carabaugh Rugs at One bale Fine Cara- baugh and Derbent Rugs . - $6.00 One bale Shirvan and . Kazas Rugs . . . $7.50 One bale Fine Turk= ish and Persian Rugs - $9.75 | 5.00 The Rugs are worth and readily sell for $7.50, Sg, $12.50 and , Tespectively. Bordered Carpets. Just a few from many of these Rugs that have become famous for the littleness of their prices. TAPESTRY BRUSSELS RUGS— WORTH. + $25.00 sft 3 in. by 12 ft. BODY . BRUSSELS Et ft. $ in. by 8 ft. 4 in. ft. by i tt 8 ft. 3 8 ft. 3 3 & ft. 3 in. by t 10 fc 6 fn. by Id ft. 6 in 10 ft. G im. by 17 ft. 6 in... VELVET Rt S ft. 3 tm. by 14 ft... < WILTON RUGS y 10 ft. 3 in. Sin. by 11 ft Jv in. SCOTCH AXMID STER RUGS— WORTH. 2 ft. 4 in.... $51.00 2.3 im.2022 $35.00 WorTH. ly fi. 6 im. by 10 ft. 6 In... $30.00 ly SEE US About News DIAMONDS. We're not ready to tell it in the papers yet, but we'd like you to call and ask us about it. Jacobs Bros.,: “Diamond Importers,” 1229 Pa. Ave. Jall-40d TRVOTT VTE TTT Coe eee e eer eevese| PER CENT OFF ALL LAP ROBES Gloves. Fur Capes, Plosh bh and Woolen Robes. w maanaed. Yargainnt this season's styles. No. 497 Penn. Ave. Any Woman Whe permite this below-factory-cost sale of Furniture and Carpets to pass by unheeded delfberately closes her eyes to the greatest money-saving sale of the whole winter. Lack of ready cash “s no difference HERE. We are closing out all broken lots in ma Parlor Suites, Bed Room Suites, Oak Sidetoards, Hall Racks, t grades of mn of their laid ts made, urge for waste are “‘clean- FY to stock-taking me MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, » 817-S19-S21-S23 Seveath street n.w., el Bet. H and I sts : : x Consumption Is CURABLE. Ce: Se ‘LISH, M. D., 1107 G st. nw. I bave positively demonstrated that consumption due to a form of neurasthenta, or otherwise herveus pre a depressiou of the vital pow- ers. This been tried and verified ag went, with successful veh discovered in 1884 use of the disease. I truth of my theory in the earlier stages, to cure every case o acy stages. Letters from reous are on file at my of- 1310 N. Cap. st.; G. SCOTT, J. PICKELLS, 810 12 12 st. now. at Hotel 1 iccktaetar: G. MEETZ, ev. J. H. HILL, 1522 4th st. nw. ee er T of Lace Cu is the half retail from ©7 Four of them will make a bed spread worth more than $10. JRemnant Day Thursday. The | Palais Royal. 50 50 per cent discount—one-half off the price of all Curtains of which but one pair of a pattern remain. 18 Pairs. One pair each of Brussels Lace Cartains at $3.48, pad 26.98 and $29.50—less tains. Exch sample of a Curtain made to $5 to $10 a patr. Two suffice for vestibule win- Sas ‘BO per dows. One for a splasher, one | CPt Of Pai for a burean scarf, ete. 26 Pairs. One pair each of Imitation Brusselg Curtains “at variows prices from Te to $2.48—to he co) to $1.24. Cc. 16 Pairs. Ove pate enck of Real, Irish 9c each for samples of Madras | Point, ice C1 and Art Musiins, made to retall | $7¢,,53-98, te, $9.08. Will be at varions prices from 12¢e to 8 Pp. Soe yard. The samples range | gO ans eo \ Musi pees he pags in length. | Curtains to be T4e. to $1.37 (Continued above.) The: pair instead of $1.48 to $2.75. (Continued ‘above.) omorrow’s bargains include a Curtain Manufac- turer’s Samples, which will suggest many uses to clever women and a saving of 50 per cent. 59c. 59e, 69¢ and 98e for samples 29c. 29¢ and 39¢ each for samples of Tapestry worth from $1.50 to $5 per yard. Each sample is 24x 24 inches. In two lots, at 29¢ ‘and 89¢ for choice. E7Need we suggest that an ordinary cushion or odd chair covered with this tapestry will convert either into expensive- looking home ornaments? $1.98. $1.98 for Oak and Mahogany Rocking Chairs, with leather cobbler seats. Made to retail at $2.75. Not from the curtain maker, of course, but a rare bargain picked up by the “‘buy- er” when in New York. (Continued below.) Little Lots at Little Prices. y shall be thrown on bargain tables tomorrow morning at lit- tlest prices ever asked—at less than the wholesale quotations. 35¢ yd. for ne rem- nants nnels. oe - yard for best of Domestic or Flannels. nd. floor. 4Qe yard for the 68¢ Black $3. 4.4 for last of the popu- lar $4.98 Elderdown Robes, with silk frogs, cord and tassel. Only 89 for odd lots of $1. $1.25 und $1.55 Wrappers. ‘Third floor. of Be ins nach And of O8c tr peace of, the te: $1. 68 Trrocade Silks, and only $1. 25e yard for remnants of the | and $1.98 Recetas. ” Varios Fancy Taffeta Silks, for or-| styles of yokes and collars, in dinary and evening wear. laces, ribbons and veivets. Second floor. First floor. yard for remnants of for last of the English 25c the We and Te Wool 48c Cashmere Mufflers in Dress Goods in black and col- | White and colors. None were ors. Se were $1 and $1.25. oor Second $1.50 fr, 1 $1.75 to $3 makes Yard for those that | less than $1.50. Some were $2. Look for them on table at G ‘street. entrance. First floor. for, the genuine “P. Corsets — the ir for Suede Kid ‘Only stzes 68c Mousquetaires, in red are 18. 20, 21 and 22. A tiny | only. Lengths, 8 to 20 pelts oll spot or & missed stitch made | Were $1.85 to $3.60 68¢ “seconds” of thei for 4+button Gute Kid Gloves, ‘Third floor. Ce in tay rst floor 39c for remnants of the 1896 stock of 50, 68 and cach, or 25e for three 12 Ic Handkercl Cotton Underwear.” Only jefs — about far the SSe and $1 gas | dozen of them showing’ pin ments. Toles made by window decora- First — ee SE $1.19 worth $1.98. 1 “First floor. $1.49 for a for “genuine Mar- ies Bedspres ads, Ladies’ ‘Only for fen’s Umbrellas f the $3\ French Satine | that sold from‘s3.50 to $8. Last ts. $2.75 pair instead | of the holiday stock — only AS for last of the 114 | twenty: three of them kets. First floo $3. QR for Laat for, Ladies’ | Mackio- 65¢ to the TBe Eiderdown toshes. Kis and Sacques, in various cok | ends—but in the i = two Only $1 and $1.29 English garments, with v Novelty Saeques. | collar cape, worth $' with white vest and silk braid | worth less’ than $5. Ninclees trimmings in all. First floor. First floor. ¥ Cle —~ . for last of the $4.98 yard for remnants of the Ie rnd 25c Ribbons. And Se yard for last of the Bead Sc and $6.50 Waists of oths, Plain Cashmere ish Corduroy. ‘Superior | and Spangle Dress Trimmings garments, that were 15e to 50c yard. ‘Third floor. First floor. $2. 98 eiaaee of the 1e- | 25e for a of best Faney maining $4.98 Sepa- Feathers that were 50° rate ao ae ae to $1.50. 2e for choice 0 Worth $2.08 for ae alon: ‘Third floor. the ie" and! Quills, Feath- erg and, Ornaments, Second floor. Palais Royal, A Lisner, Z5c 1 the Ladies’ Fedoras and Children’s Tam O'Shanter Hats. None were less than 48¢; some were $1.50. Second floor. yard for last of the 25c 40c to 60c Black Silk Chantilly and Bourdon Laces, 4 to 9 inches wide. Many de- sirable remnants for capes, etc. First floor. SOc cach tor last few of the Bohemian Glass Powder Boxes and Jewel Cases. Hun- dreds have sold here at $1 and $1.25 each. First Leese “for this § $8.50 China $2.24 ‘Tea Set of 56 pieces. and $4.85 for this $5.98 Dinner Set of 100 pieces. “Artisti pee lt rtistically Basement floor, $1.19 pm fated tia aise - And only 33e floral and Basement. Free the new form 26) popcorn. can eat It Mith your gloves on—it doesn't First floor. $2. 98 “a h for $5 to $3 “Crisp- ite Coats — for children 6 monthe cot years of age. Keduced to $2. they show signs of bi ‘Third floor. Wc eae a the gar- ments you'll notice on ta- ble ax you step off Odds “anid ends and Caps that Ghote for Te, roe up to 3! ‘Third floor, 15e for 25¢ Neckwear. Men for $1.25 Canton Flannel lannelette Night Shirts. Gle for $1 White and Fancy Laundered Dress Shirts. Broken lots, but all sizes in the combination. First floor. vs G Street. B. B. Wholes: CHAMPIO JUNIOR PEAS. These are fine and tender—like as in season. Carefully packed in well-filled cans. Your grocer Will _supply you. CF We'll supply him. Ja8-f,m,w-28 1.000 Switcnes, $3.54, —— | Great ‘Reduction In Hair. for 1.00. rmerty $7.00. witches, 220, formerly Switches, 600, formerly 10.50. gry Switches, £00, formerly 5.00 aye eS First-class avtendaste in’ Hatrdscsing Shan.poo- BRAKELEY’S B. F. F. ing, et. x = Try our “Curlette” for retaining «url S. HELLER’S, arZ20 7th Street N.W. Earnshaw & Bro., || alers: 1105-1109 11th st. John Cc. Parker Jal2-164 to $7.50, patterns. is the sole agent for the HAMMOND TYPEWRITER for the District of Columbia. No better machine on the market. Typewriter Supplies for all ma- = can't afford to hesitate. {The Houghton Co., POTTS TCC T CTC CTT CTT OT iA Rug Reduction? Some room in the house will be bright- ened by the addition of one of the $10 Japanese Rugs, which we have reduced Sizes @x12 feet. Neat, pretty ‘The supply is Mmited. You 14 F Street. sane chines and at low prices. Call and 2 see the new Hammond. 1 617-619 7TH ST. N.W., ae Opposite the Patent Office. p0eeeeeses. Go to Siccardi’s FOR BARGAINS IN BUMAN HAIR. We have Italian and ip the latest Washington. We are also selling a lot of All Long Human Hair Switches at great bargains. $3.00 Switches reduced to $1.50. $5.00 Switcbes reduced to $8.00 Switches reduced to fst received large assortment of French ‘Tortoise Shell Combs, and Pine; designs, finest stock ever displayed in 50. Gray anf White Hair reduced in name proportion. Mme. Siccardi, | 711 11th st., Private rooms for hairdressing, shampoo, ana dyeing. next to Palais Ro: SEWING MAC Operat Have a you with chine ma HINES ed by Electricity. CLEARING SALE OF SALE OF FURSand J ACKETS. $20.00 Fur Capes. $12.50 7.60 Fur Collar 3.90 2.50 Russian Marten Boas. 98 10.00 Black Thibet Boas + 5.50 ink - 7.50 + 5.00 + 6.5) . 128) 2.75 ced q d 3 a: OOO OVOCEHESEOE small motor put in and let us supply electric current and your sewing ma- —s0 believe ¥ be run from morning until night believes that tea is a very refreshi Tea “Clears the Sight” the Chinese. Most every one without a touch of the foot. Let us explain = strengthening ica at yeni be = U bse “El Sea Lighti = Fils ten ty but Boe. Wb. and is only obtain: — S. Electric Lighting Co., | 7st sper aaa ° rford, ¥ 213 Jatt &t. nw. "Phone 77. Ja6-20a 1B noge lord, Groceries, Oth & O Sts. PRESCRIPTION 4887, FOR | Rheumatism. ‘The prescription of one of Washington’s oldest and most, eminent physicians. Sad periane aod pains 4 the blood, st: proves the health and entire system. | Price, KOLB PH. Fitted properly. Hosiery, rc. EW WAS INSTRUMENT HOUSE, Tos F Trusses Abdominal Supporters, Elastic sHING' ee GICAL 3m Ic instantl: ently cures RHEUMATISM, Rew TICA, LUMBAGO and all aches iue to URIC ACID potson. It purifies simulates and restores the fives tone and vigor to ihe per bottle; trial size, es Tt te ewe cor relleves URAL- Lamps. |ARMACY, Something New fo No More Toothache YOUR TEETH KEPT IN Call and le GOOD. W ART. Won The Evans Dental Parlors, _Jal-lm.26 Sealed Potties of this mil from the farm of 3 pint. Circulars on ae n. Ja8-6t° J oad dezi-1m' ‘LESS EXTRACTING, 50 ay Gould Lore FAVORS, MASKS, SCRAP PICTURES, &0. Lamps. r the New Year. Lamps. PERFECT CONDITION FOR $10 PER YEAR. _fal2-24a Lamps. We have the finest assortment of LAMPS ever exhibited in this city. Banquet, Table, Hanging, Students’—in fact, LAMPS for all purposes—in newest design and finish. Decorated China and Crystal Globes, Silk Shades, all colors to match Onyx and Metal Tables, in a great variety of styles ard shapes. Geo. F. Muth and Co., Successors to Ryneal’s, 418 7TH ST. N.W. tus give you fall pertical ra, ONLY. THING. TEETH, CROWN’ AND BRIDGE ‘aT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Flow APPLEDEKG. PROCESS, - Vernon, procured ons of the Excelsior Dairy at Gc. per Sie DODD, Pro, Tae? Pa. n06-3m,28 * 9 PPOVLOLEEL ESL POL EDEL OOS: hese exquisite Made an especial feature — week. ‘This exhibit surpasses eto. 612 13th St. eBhone 1540. ers-Azaleas vue Realeast made. asked. ll the best cook —use Ceres Flour because experience hag; taught them it yields " the:best results. Once a housewife tries Ceres all the misguided oratory of; the corner groceryman to? buy a “cheaper” brand is of no avail. She:steadfastly re-?' fuses to relinqnish her favor- ite flour. HAI the ; best grocers —sell Ceres Flour. Order Ceres the very next time you’re out of flour. Remem-}, ber, it's Ceres you want.? No other brand will do. Like) every other commodity that’ sf best Ceres Flour is the most economical in the long se: 4 are only wholesale, We sell Ceres to your grocer, and he ‘sells it to It Name and <>) oo aie a a2. 22 25 SII Shoes You’re Sure Of, Our famous Ladies’ $3 “Wear Wells." You're sure of service— sure of style—sure you're getting far more for your money than is usual. In Button and Lace, all styles, box calf and dull dongola, with tip of same, and glazed kid, with patent leather tip. All $3. Edmonston, 1334 F St. Ja13-424 All Shoes Shined Free. £9000 09006094-4-0905404449868 3Cherry and aret Ices, —are among the m delightful of all our frozen delicacies. We have other Ices thet! youll perhaps find equally toothsothe Orange, Lemon, Raspberry ‘and Strawberry. Our lst of FRENCH ICE CI Includes | Tisque, "French | Van irsch, Cherry Bisque, Cafe Frappe apotitan ang ily bake :Fussell’ SiN es to serve with every day. 1427 N. Y. Ave. SGC S 9980400000000000000008 ; It’s Especi ally For Breakfast. You'll enjoy N. AUTH'S ¢ FORTER’ “and “VIENNA” mest for bredktfast becatwe they're br fast dishes. With hot rolls or buckwh at ask for nothing moro delieious. re_unusually these cold morn: Stop at our stands while in war- N. Auth, 233% ja13-w,f,m-20 ae Se ee Finnan Haddie, 15c. pound. A tootusome dian for Fridays days when you d from bones, and t ings. , and those eat fleshy It’s free tment i advhite sod delicate as spring chicken, It's delicious When broiled or served on toast. Only 15c._pound. E> “Decrfoot Farm" Sausage is eplen- did for beakfast. Cottage Market, 818 14th St/ J jals-w.f.m, w, fm, eS ae For Sick People Who Can’t Stop Work —ALd who are in that condition of Nervous De- bility—when body, brain ard nerves are tired and overworked—nothing will be found to act so wierd {n giving shap and tone to the system ns A restorative—an appetizer— and, ‘in fact—one of the finest medicines in the World for heiping slok folks to get well and keep wel Homeopathic Pharmacy, 1331 G St. Ja6-1m,14 = es ‘Longfellow seys be dark and area: for the rai deys 1a putt Phy. a sinall sum each month, You'll be able to add con- siderably to this sum if you burn Coke—as ‘t costs far less than an other fuel. It's. very popular fuel, 40 bu. Uncrushed Coke. . .$2.90 40 bu. Crushed Coke. ... .$3.70 Washington Gaslight Co., 413 Tenth St. N. W. ye eal J. ZEH, 920 20th st. "Phone 476, oe le eC | How Would You Like a Brass Fire Dog? Fer fireplace ornamentation—I og Cast Brass Andirons (Fire Dogs), in rare and artistie Old Colonial designs, for'as low as $5. These are for generations of service. The visitor— re Nill find a myriad of suggestions for hone decorating. Why not drop'ls? Visitors welcomed. -Corning, nai "820-22 18th st. a8. 14d % iT The F a Fines ou Finest Ba aaa oe avaiaan must g : i i i 3 | ee im PSSne “i rgain iter! | ver Offered’ TO A Booksel 2 _dyhare |g magnificent Webster's Inter. -: national ictionary—! oy. issued- i ee in a han dsousely ‘tooled covers—and pI the new and convpuient style of ine addi sta per a patent “$12, deding Linas i8 oi Se —————— etter — Artistically Framed Pictures At HALF PRICE) For the balanve | of this week I make the most ususual offer! As this reduction means nonacy jane actualy voting prices less flan co tit means: @ Fare oppor- unity to secure a geulne bargain, Decker’ S, wi F St, A 28 TNR pg Your Babies. for obtaining good expressions in Brayon_tn the Bon Marche, 314 and 316 7th St F-R-E-E The American Queen. eee aR ia tomorrow f the American Qu Here's our “leader” for tomorrow: Fine Muslin Drawers, yoke band, 3 fine tucks, 19c. worth of muslin in them. Tomorrow only, from 11: to Qc, o’clock 25255 Only 2 garments to any one customer. And this is just a repre- sentative of hundreds of other equally remarkable bargains in Skirts, Gowns, Corset Cov- ers, &c., being distributed during our grand annual Muslin Underwear Sale. The other departments are literally crowded with Janu- ary‘ ‘specials.” Two other big sales are in progress. 50° 75° $1 $175 $1.°° HATS, 1de.. Sale of balance of that 128 dozen Stylish Hats purchased from an over- loaded millinery jobber. Includes French Felt Hats, English Felt Hats, Scratch Felt Hats, in large, medium and small shapes; also Ladies’, Misses’ cnd Chil- dren’s Hats, in black, navy, brown and green, trimmed alpines, Rob ‘Roys and ‘Tam O’Shanters, — th: are worth 50c., T5c., $1, Cc $1.25 and § ° tomorrow .. 69c.,75¢., 98c., $1.25, $1.50 Shirt Waists, 39e. You'd have thought it was June the way those 39¢. Shirt Wa ing this morning—tut the wise know that they will need these Shirt Waists leter on, and that they will then have to pay triple and quadruple the price we are asking today. ‘They are well worth 69c., Te., We., $1.25 and $1.50. Have been placed on four large tables on the first floor ard you may help yourself for 314-316 7th St. It LOPOPP ISDE SO PIFO SEES OPESHED 3Cod Liver Oil : é $ (Cures Colds. In weak, sickly systems. Cod Liver Oil acts differently from other cough remedies. It supplies the fat and nutriment that thin people need. It makes flesh and strength, and so builds up the system that it can of itself throw off the worst cough or cold. G7 We have the pure Norwegian Cod Liver Ol. 25 and 50c. bottle. ‘W-Thompson, 793 : S. PHARMACIST, 15th. sees $9400000b00009 KING’S PALACE GREAT CLOAK SALE. Don’t miss our Great Slaughter Sale of JACKETS AND CAPES. $6.00 and $5.00 Cloaks $2.98. $10.00, $8.00 and $7.00 Cloaks $4.98. $15, $12 and $10 Cloaks $7.50. Embrace this golden opportunity while you may. KING’S PALACE, 812-814 7th st., 715 Market Space. ~ NO OTHER TEA Bool ee EN a as zt W. BURCNEUL, 1325 F STREET, EACH EYE horoughly examined and Atted perfectiy, fy Jenees In any ‘siyig, ot oo ae @e26-1m* A Kann, 935 F st. nw. GRO’ ane Reged AND I Bunion Gora ids Xoo ak jeabeolate, comfort. =e Te- moved, 25 cent PROF. ree GEORGES & SON, So ie 8 ios 6pm. 1115 ave. 2.W. —z 9 to 12. Ja7- N, jats-14a re roo wert & Sous, Procured of all draggisia, i DISTRICT IN CONGRESS Bill to Purchase the Water Rights at the Great Falls, Power Said to Be Sufficient to Su This City a Electricity—Other Matters. Baltimore With The House District committee today gave @ hearing on the Great Falls water power bill. This bill provides as follows: “That the act entitled “An act to increase the water supply of the city of Washing- ton, and for other purposes,’ approved July 15, 1882, be so amended as to enable the Attorney General and the Secretary of War, in the exercise of the authority there- in and hereby conferred on them, to obtain title for the United States, by right of eminent domain or otherwise, to all the water rights not now owned by the United States at and in the vicinity of Great Falls on the Potomac river, the water so taken to be used for any and all public purposes, and aiso such land as may be necessary for these purposes. “Within three months after the approval of this act the Secretary of War and the Attorney General shall make a_ written statement, specifying by metes and bounds the lands and water rights, if any, they may deem necessary to take for the pur- poses of this act, excluding the lands al- ready purchased by the United States and paid for, and shall file triplicate originals of said statement in the offices of the reg- isted of deeds for the Disirict of Colum- bia, the county of Fairfax, Virginia, and the county of Montgomery, Maryland, re- spectively. “The said filing of said statement shall be a taking for the United States by right of eminent domain of the lands and waters specified in said statement, and of the water rights appertaining thereto, and shall vest the title to the same absolutely in the United States. “Provided, That additional or amended written statements specifying any other lands and water rights deemed necessary to be taken under this act, not included or properly described in the statement above provided for, may be filed as aforesaid, and with like effect, at any time after said three months, and within one year after the approval of this act. “If said statement shail include any lands or water rights heretofore taken or at- tempted to be taken under authority of the act to which this is an amendment, or otherwise, and not heretofore paid for, the taking of the same shall be treated as done as aforesaid under this act.”” The bill then provides detailed regula- tions for condemnation proceedings and the adjustment of pending claims by the Court of Claims. Importance of the Legislation. Chairman Babcock said the bill was prebably the most important piece of legis- lation before the committee at this time. He read the report of the Commissioners upon the bill, Feretofore published. Mr. Chas. W. Needham of Necdham & Cotton, representing the Great Falls Power first. addr the committee. this company is a private corpora- owning large vicinity of the fall y pro. poses to utilize its riparian rights to gen- erate electric power and transmit it. There can be no question,” said Mr. edb: ‘put that this company ow entire righis at Great Falls, except tho: owned by the United and the Ches- apeake and Ohio canal. Up to a short time ago the company felt that the property should not be taken by the government. The Senate committee, however, favorably reported upon taking the prope! and that action constituted a cloud upon U property sufficient to prevent the compa raising money upon its project. Therefo the company asks that if the United States proposes to take the property the action should not be delayed. We are not here to try to get _any par- ar bill through,” said Mr. Needham, to ask that the United States should decide to do o1e thing or another, and set- tle the uncertainty.” ~ He said the bill provides an absoluteiy fair proposition for the ascertainment of Gamages occasioned by the taking of the water rights by the United States. Mr. Needham described to the committee the suits now peading in the Court of Claims against the government for the present taking of water at the falls. In the pend- ing bill should pass these suits would f; as far as they may apply to future dam- ages. Utility of the Falls. Coming to the question of the utility of the falls, Mr. Needham said that electric power can be furnished to Washington and Baltimore. The utilization of the Niagara Falls in electric power furnished in Buffa- lo, twenty-two miles away, has demonstrat- ed that electric power from a turbine wheel can be furnished cheaper than steam power. At Buffalo less than 2 per cent of the power is lost in transmission over twenty-two miles. The longest route between Wash- ington and Great Falls is sixteen miles. If the Great Falls are used the govern- ment can light its buildings and grounds, can furnish motive power for all its ma- chinery, including the presses at the gov- ernment printing office, cheaper than can be obtained by steam. The smoke nuisance can also be abated in this city. “What is the value of the property?” asked Mr. Babcock. Mr. Needham said a proposition had been made to the Senate committee of $275,000. The owners held their rights at $500,000, In the present case, however, Mr. Need- ham would not be understood as making any proposition. Speaking of the value of the falls, Mr. Needham said the minimum extent of the power is 10,000-horse power. The actual value of the power is 50,000-horse power. This would be obtained by the supple- mentary use of steam power for 30 days, when the water was ow. By increasing the steam five-sixteenths the power would be increased to 100,000-horse power. Mr. Babcock said that in the west it has been found that where water power was used and supplemented by steam power it was found necessary in many cases to substitute steam for water power. Mr. Needham, in closing, asked the com- mittee to take action of some kind in this matter. Either pass the bill and take the property or give some guarantee of policy which would enable the company to go ahead and complete its project. The Market Boundaries. Gen. Birney, as attorney for the Wash- ington Center Market, appeared before the House District committee today in connec- tion with the pending Senate resolution re- lating to the occupancy of B street by the farmers and gardeners. The pending ques- tion was in the form of an amendment,which would be agreeable to the Commissioners and the market company, and have the ef- fect of preventing the resolution from af- fecting the boundary lines or property rights of the company on B street. Gen. Birney said the company would be satisfied with any one of four amendments, namely: A provision that the resolution should net be construed as changing the southern boundary of the market; that there should be no extension of the market boundary; that the property rights of the United States as the company should not be affected; that there should be no exten- sion of the market limits defined in the charter of the company. Knights of Labor Heard. H. B. Martin, John W. Hayes and A. D. Best of the executive committee, Knights of Labor, were given a hearing before Mr. McMillan, chairman of the Senate commit- tee on the District of Columbia, yesterday afternoon. Messrs. Martin, Hayes and Best argued against having Congress grant any extension of franchise to the Metropolitan Railroad Company, as they claimed that company had violated a United States statute by discharging cer- tain Knights of Labor. ——_—_--—____ Charged With Forgery. Fred. Herbert, a young white man who has been conducting a feed store at 1011 C street northeast, was held for the grand jury today by Judge Miller in the Police Court on a charge of forgery. H. P. Pills- bury, the proprietor of a wholesale feed es- tablishment at 53 H street northeast, is the complainant, aon at eee omy ge secured a quantity of goods from v= ing a note Tor $50, ‘purporting to have been indorsed by Mr. Frank Hume, in payment for ‘the same. The note went to protest, it was then learned that the ce of Mr. Hume was = forgerss fie yy Her- bears COSTS MORE THAN COFFEE TPE NEW BEVERAGE IS EXPENSIVE IX SOME FAMILIES. A gentleman while making the morning por- chases in the family xrocery said they found Poa- tum, the health coffee, rather expensive at his house. “We drink m Mt than we used to of coffee, becanse the children all drink It, and there are four of them, and wife and myself, that ma six using Postum, while formerly I was the only one who drank coffee; wife used It now and then, but ft didnt agree with her.” “Send up two peckages of the Mich., Postum Cereal. We find Rate is nurishment, and for the same mon cups of Postum to one of coffe way my family drink it, however, tt costs us more than coffee, but we all feel well, and that is son “The old liver tro eT used to ppase, because T ba’ estsed the troub v if nature @ most any : Dr. J. B.S. King, professor Chemistry and Tox © Wabash avenue, Chicago, says: “WIL dopt Postum for my children as a dally beverage. Wily grocers sometimes work in cheap imita- tiens of Postum Cereal coffee If the customer will stand it. : i saving of 2tc. CORSETS Going to enliven business by another one drives. Why pay sets when or 40. more, will buy a dellar Cor ‘ 80 doz “C. B. sets, in white, medium, Regular $1 Corsets everywhere, 19* Not mere than one pair to a cum tomer. Sole agents for the world-renowned “Manon” Corsets, Which are Paris made, cut bins, fit- ted fanitoonty and guaranteed, HOWARD'S Corset Emporium, 1003 F St., Equitable Building. SHAKER DIGESTIVE CORDIAL. Does not cure ail diseases, but it will cure _D8epepsia or Indigestion, All druggists. m27-w th. = Is ~ PICTURE DATE IN STYLE. FINisei - Photo Beene, 1109 Pa. ave, M. KE! TS KEM E 0c]8-3m, Fermanent—Keliable. AFFAIRS | IN GEORGETOWN Three Days’ Bazaar of Motnt Tabor Church. Local Notes of t to All Resi- dents West of Rock Creek Bridge. The first day of the three days’ bazaar of the ladies of Mt. Tabor M. P. Church, at Masonic Hall, on 82d street, started yester- cay with very auspicious results, The at- tendance was large, and the patronage liberal. Under the deft hands of the willing workers the interior of the hall has been prettily decorated, and presents a very at- tractive appearance. All of the tables are well decorated, and everything is pleasing to the visitor. One of the attractions of the place is a pretty doll, the name of which was given by Mrs. Cleveland, the wife of President Cleveland, and upon which guesses are being made by many people, the successful one securing the doll. The con- test closes this evening, and the lucky person will be known. The various committees of the bazaar are as follows: Supper table, Mrs. B. F. Hunt, . Theodore Barnes, Mrs. Edna Jackson, Ager and Mrs. Cleaves; ice cream and table, Mrs. Knott, Mrs. Sherier, Mrs. Donaldson, Mrs. Vessey and Mrs. Harry Myers; mystery box table, Miss Blanche Hurt, Miss Mabel Barnes, Miss Florence Weaver, Miss Annie Knott and Miss Katie Weaver; fancy table, Mrs. W. F. Hunt, Mrs. Eckloff, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Brewton, Misses Pauline, Bessie and Beu- lah Barnes, Jessie and Mattie Knott, Clara Baker, Lulu Cameron, Lulu Kidwell, May Breckmyer, Jennie Britt, Lena Weaver and Lillie Myers; candy table, Miss Grace Hess, Miss Rebe Lowry, Miss Ethel Burdette, Misses Sadie and’ Theresa Thomas: fish pond, Miss Hattie Ager and Miss Mabel Myers; peanut and popcorn, Misses Emma and Ella Thomas and Miss Katie Scribner. Informal Banquet. The annual feast of the Farmers and Me- chanics’ National Bank to the stockholders and depositors came off yesterday after- hoon, according to the usual custom. From nicon until several hours later there was a regular informal banquet, which was, en- joyed by a number of people. There were no set exercises, and all of the guesis were liberally treated. The election of the board of directors was hel@ at-the some time, and resulted in the re-election of the old board, consisting of Mess Thomas Brown, A. B. Jackson, M. J. Adler, Louis D. Wine, Charles H.’Craigin, Samuel C. Palmer, George W. Cissel, J. Edward Lib- bey and Philip May. Euchre Clab. The regular fortnightly meeting of the Undecided Euchre Club was held lasi even- ing at the residence of Miss Maggie Cole, 3413 Prospect avenue. There was a full at- tendance, and every cne passed a pleasant evening. The first prize for gentlemen was won by Mr. E. A. Beitzel, while Miss Mabel Dell carried off the honors for the ladies. e consolation prizes were won by Miss ertha Fowler and Mr. T. A. Newman. At the close of the games refreshments were served in abundance. Among those present were the Misses Cole, the Misses Dell, Miss Kane, Miss Serrin, Miss Wissner,’ Miss Cumberlend, Miss ‘Fowler, and Messrs. Daly, Craig, Newman, Boyd, Birckhead, Wissner and Beitzel. Faith Tent. Faith Tent, Female Branch of the Inde- pendent Order of Rechabites, held its reg- ular meeting last night, at which the fol- lowing officers were installed by A. K. Belt, G.D.R.: Shepherd, Susie Crown; P.C. R., Margaret A. Shore; C.R., Kate Waters; D.R., Elmer A. Riley; R.S., Gertrude Me- Elwee; F.S., Lillian Spaulding; L., Katie Johnson, I.G., Margaret Myers; O. Donaldson; chaplain, A. K. Belt; R. S., Bertie’ Belt, Rhodia Clancy, Laura Chamberlain and Georgia Mahoney. After the serving of refreshments an instruct! and interesting program for the good of the order was presented. Notes. ‘The wife of Policeman James Conlon is lying seriously. ill with an attack of grip and pneumonia. Mr. Johnson of 3ist street has resumed his duties in the hydrographic office, after an absence of several months, caused by a severe illness. Lieut. R. E. Smith of the Old Guards, ene of the best-known military organiza tions in the country, has severed his con- nection with the company, the member- ship of which is entirely of sur- vivors of the late war. Lieut.“Smith was one of the charter members of the com- pany ard an efficient officer.