Evening Star Newspaper, January 21, 1897, Page 7

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1897-12 PAGES. 7 1 Seeded ‘5 he Couch’s Coverings -AT-- PERRY’S. XxX E xx} XxX The “Greater Store” is a good store for everything that- belongs to our legitimate line. From the very first we have- made quality the one factor upon which to base our claim to your patronage. We have never paraded under the ‘banner of cheapness. Cheapness means dissatisfaction. Onr boast has been—is—and always shall be—satisfac- tion—satisfaction in quality —satisfaction in price. This policy governs everything in the store—luxuries—commotities. With this truth before you we want to make some quota- tions from our Bedwear Department. _You know where to find that now—on the second floor. They tell of some spe- cially good values at very low prices—some bargains. Spreads— Gray Blankets— Ss ee ee ss ts te erpetonteetenteotontonteeseetententontenrententeesretee PP OOOOH OOOOH OOOO rrr OOOO GOOGo seoteol Crib Blankets— $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3 to $5. at 10-10. $1 : MAL $4 to $8. Satine Quilts— Wrapper Blankets— $2.50. $3, $4 to $5. Bargains in Blankets. Here are a half dozen pairs of All- Woo! Blankets that are a little soiled from handling. We have taken more tLan cnough off of the price to pay for renevating them. 2 pairs 10-4—were $4.75— now $4. 1 pair 11-4—was $9—now $7. etal ss, $3.50, $4 to $6. IL-1 $4.25 to $6. Micheline Spreads— “) White and Red and White a1 and $1.50. ew . (AEM ERMERERAR sees: cx Blankets— 1-4 14s w+ 13-4 $3. All wook-$5.50 $6 to $13. All- Wool Blankets— Comforts. Heavy Print and Satine Comforts— $1.25, $1.50, $2 and $2.50. Fair Warning! ii ‘Tuese broken lots of furniture and the short leagths im carpets are moving at a lively rate. Que. floor will sen be cleared feady-for stock taking. When these odd lots are‘gone—this money-losing sale ends. Are you getting your share of these bar- gains? Parlor and Bed Room Suites— ‘Sideboards— Hall Racks— Fancy Chatrs— Rockers— ‘Carpets— Rugs— Below Factory Cost and on Credit! We have enjoyed a season of great busi- ness—that’s why we cam sell these broken lots at a loss—and still look pleasant abput it. We make and lay all carpet FREE— don't even charge for the two or three Yards that are wasted in matching figures. CROCAN’S MAMMOTH CREDIT HOUSE, 817-819-821-823 Seventh street n.w., Bet. H and I sts. fa21-Sid RXR RRREREESREERESERERESE? CXXREEREREEEEE D) (XXXXRRREMERMEM MEMR EERE ERERERERERE EDS ides held beaba ce heahaidayg wp g XXEREES /xXxNEEKER ERE REA EEE ES Figured Cheese Cloth ( $1.39. Comforts— Figured Silkaline Comforts $1.50. Figured Stikaline Comforts, with ruf- fle and Mning of solid color—$2. lalate ei lla babii i i Saxony All-Wool Blankets— Figured aline Comforts, with B ibs. $9. corded edges and lining of solid color— we. #10 $2. Mt. Hood “¢ eon Blankets,” Extra Size Silkaline Comforts, figured Medium weight and All on both: sides, cisded edres: and fuli- filled with best White cotton—$2.50. Elderdown Comforts—$5, $7, $9. $12 to $20. aes Ttalian Silk Rage-Se., $1, $2 to $6 Mission, All-Wool California Pre eS ee = rte Cushi ES Blankets— So SiMe gee ee 2x2 5c. 22x22— 80c. 2ix24_-$1.15. Horse Blankets—$2.75 to $5. Sesgeageegeagengeageegeeseateeteate dsgesgecgen sensor geageagengengeatontoagentagengosge sioner egeageeteateeteatontnatnetoaseasonsbasbaceasmatbesneseatene AlL-Wool Red Blankets— 14 $50. Lamb's Wool F Rating, for comforts— = 11+ $4.50, $5 to $3. 1. 4 12-4 -$6 te 5 PERRY’S, “NINTH AND THE AVENUE.” eetoafeogendondostosdbadoagentontratenteatentoatons LLLLLLOLLLLLLBDILSLLAEEESSESE EA pattie echt Nee GOING! eames s selling Azaleas for 50c., Orange Plants, $1-3°} ° eet all Sterling Silver, Quaa- ( e and Clocks to con- selves to Diamonds, Diamond Jewelry, elry and Watches. aa as ** Handsome, healthy plants—guaranteed in so (|. 2 Cvery particular. AN Orange Planta are ‘laden with the growing fruit and are espe- Sets that were $20, are now.$13 7] + © cially desirable eo 25 (| Ir ‘ially desirable for decorative use. Azaleas we sell are twice as large for the money as tLese any other florist in town will sell yen, n6-3m28 912 13th St. ‘Clocks at Cost. All pt to go. AM have best French move- . cathedral gongs and half-bour strike. le and Bronze. one 1540. $20 to $50. $12 to $0. ‘Jacobs Bros., i Diamonds, 1 Noe Consumption CURABLE. cH. ISH, M. D., 1107 G st. a.w. I have positively demonstrated that consumption fs due to a form of veurasthenia, or otherwise 29 Pa. ave. OO eres § jats-sn0 hervous pro:tration, a depression of the vital pow- Ss —— ors. This theo hes been tried and verified < —<$<$<—$<—<$ | setters by, Sears, of experimcats’ Sith “succes ppdeseasa me: = ts. icilins of Koch distoreved in 1884 pees teinintetetntntetntetetntet is the result ad wot the cause of the disse f ol amt prepared to tally, Prove the truth of as Sale and Display % | Uy curing any and every case in the earlie’ anaes, I will positively guarantee to cure every case of Lo Dict ‘Honse cqusumption fa the primary stages. Letters frow FURS. ae | the fot persons are on ae at my of- arlor | SiNES, 1310 N. Cap. st. scorr | +: . PICK! WHEATE, 810 oath = -Sigmund, ¢ ipa" ik 9 { | eS H SLLe 1832 Sth wees mw. Baltimore's Pioneer Furrier, = Pa std Occaare See them mak-) DISPLAYS DAYS “e IN ‘Cadlitives O88: | fog it in the} THURSDAY, Jan. 21 ‘Ebbitt PRIDAY, Jan. 22. House, Gi IP SAT cE Js Parlor 7. ALBERT SIGMUND & SON, = PF coughs are prevalent just now—as is also the grip. of Sigmund ts a gnarantee ‘Gace As every oue knows a grippy cough dove to the xrip. Stop your short ne var epi Emulsion of Cod liver ¢ ‘atch the proc fuaking os © process of it 'n les were right and yet we are me wh are Furs, one over- vd are | 13th & Pa. Ave. & 17th & H Sts. rintned 1 SEAI SS a PERSIAN JACKE! es | ¥ Pint, | Pint, NOVELTIES AND $ | Chinebilla, &c., a d-S-3m,40 A> gS CROCKER’S Shoes Shined Free, 939 PA. AVE. HAT AVING! We do not boast of the low prices! We boast of the “SUPERIOR QUALITIES” we sell for the low prices. We couldn't afford to sell one of our customers a poor pair of shoes. We woulda’t. statement, no matter how big the duction reads. We also give We back up every re- the exact sizes we have, so you will not be misled. We still ha’ Women’s Black Kersey Cloth Ov: a fair supply of the ere gaiters that other stores sell for $1, which we offer at Soe. patr- (9 | 93 SUEDE SLIPPERS, If your size is here you get the slipper bargain of your life. Women's Fine Suede “Albani” Slippers, white, pearl and tan. lows: and 6. “a’’ width, all sizes, from 1% 6% width. "" width. Sizes 1 to 7. width. Sizes 1 to 64. width, 2% to 6. One-strap in black, gray, Sizes as fol- Sizes 3, 4, 5, 5% ‘$4& $5 Women’ 's Shoe: to Not all these sizes in each color, but all ae see im one color or an- other. Were Choice, 19° Perhaps we have your size in this elegant line of $3 “Ru di Bundi’ Shoes (for women), which we are caine off at... Perhaps we have your size in tl his superb Ine of Women’s $8 Patent Leather — Shoes (kid and cloth tops), which we FREE. We are giving away magnificent Dollar Physical Calture Calendars with each pair of ‘Jenness Mller’? Shoes. Finest shoes on earth, Shoes Shined Free, 939 Penna. Ave. at Furs Rich, Furs Elegant. ty a Geo. F. Muth and Co., 418 7TH ST. N.W. Formerly Ryneal's. This is the place to purchase your Sketching Materials. We hare everything to delight the heart of an artist. Sketching Materials, Stools, Easels, ete. A complete stock of Oils and Water Colors and Crayous second Pome 10 nove In the city, se setestesgenteatecgesteeenteetentontotesdooesteedetoefoogentoagecentententetendecontordntortenetondedeateneetesestnsietonseogentontetentey of Baltimore, AT EBBITT HOUSE, Pani Extimates Remodeling work S Jal9-3t PREECE E CECE EOC COO EEOOR Something New oR zivep on any Albert Sigmund& = 90000000966 DO0GCC HOF “CLOSING OUT ¢ FURS aT ALMOST HALY PRICE $5. OGRAM’S, |CROCKER, ye Go to Siccardi’s FOR BARGAINS IN MAN HAIR. + — have aml =e a hee = ot Its! ad Freach Tortoire Combs and get s the latest designs, fmest stock ever Gisplayed in Wie ate also set Long Human =| ——_ Rok es All mM Hair 5. for the New Year. No More Toothache YOUR TEETH KEPT IN PERFECT CONDITION POR $10 PER YEAR Call and let ux give oe 00 Switches Treen Goon, WoRK sus NILES EXTEACTIN So. ORS antieician TEETH. CROWS AND RIDGE WORK AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. The Evans Dental Parlors, Jal lm,2a mw F ST. NW. Pere eer rere rer Serr rey Vest Pocket Wonder aos 20c. eceeee’ 2 1 1 1 t Lamps, G68S80988000 9 6099060 Be Cleatance Sale Of Gas St ves, Drop Lights, lobes, Shades, &c. We are headquarters for light and heat, including all Gas Fixtures, Lamps and Gas Stoves. But ‘Many | of these goods on hand. Rather than r we offer them at GREATLY REDUCED attachme: we havé ti carry the: PRICES. A-few examples: Gas Stoves Reduced. New Was $6.00. Now $4.00. SUNSHINE 1 ‘ER. Was $400... ‘Now $2.50. lar GAS HEATER. 4 ee oe so so. Now a 75: PURITAN GAS HEA’ as $6.50. Now $4.75. Combination a Heaters _and Cook GAS RANGE, Oven and Broiler. Was-$10.00. Now $5.00. GAS RANGE. Oven and Broiler. Was $12.50, Now $7.50. GAS _ RANGE, Son and Broiler. Was $18.00. Now $14.00. GAS _RANGE, Oven and Broiler. Was $22.00. Now $18.00. GAS RANGE, Oyen and Broiler (extra Was $30.00. Now $20.00. large. 1 Asbestos Grate, for tile mantel. Was $30. Now $20. Con- nected. All-silk Lamp Shades less than cost. Best Gas Stove Tubitig, 5c. Best “B SH Light Tubing, put on, 50c. length. EDD piacatie Tinning, Stoves, Gas Fixtures, &c., 432 9th Street N.W. ng S2RQGSONSE SIOINESTECDSSEREESSETCCCRE Gas Drop Lights -REDUCED., POKTABLE DROP LIGHTS for desk, with Argand Burner, Tube and Shade, complete. "Only $2.40. BEACON DROP LIGHTS, with two Burn- ers and Porcelain Shade, all lengths. 75c. to $1.05. Lamps and Lamp Globes Reduced. BANQUET LAMPS, with Silk Shade, mw Only $1.98. BANQUET beh that Were $4 and $5. Now $3. BANQUET LAMPS that Were $6 and $7. Now $4. BANQUET LAMPS that Were $7.50 and $10. Now $5. foot. & BRO., Sdaae GO090006 eosesaoesasons “0 | SERGE ae Ne e wy ye a ye ye ye ry y % a aa ye Ne ye YOUR ADVANTAGE to teem it a:favor if you will “lock around” before coming to us. Fhen you will better assertion, * Not.only are our prices THE LOWEST—but we gre) you the additional advantage of the LARGEST TOCK—and an ORIGINAL STOCK—from which to maké selections. Ladies’ Watch, in 14 Carat Gold Case, a wr «$25. Diamond Pendants, as low as.......... $20. Diamond Brooches, as low as .......... $8 Diamond Rings, @8 OW. aS %. 6 enk cca SS Galt & Bro., Jewellers, Silversmiths and Stationers, ‘1107 Pennsylvania Avenue. Comparison | Is the Test —the only test—by which values’ are measured. confident are we that you will find it GREATLY TO 5) See y Ya So buy here that we will es- y appreciate the force of our nt & : $2. $2. $3 Shoes,$ 1 .95\ $2. $1.05|S $2.65 2 / $6 Shoes,$3.95|' 2 $2. Bring the children in t that don't crowd the Te S260. 65 65 —Were not given to sensational doings. On the other hand, we're rather conservative, but we step outside the bounds of conserva- tism for the rest of this week. —We’'ve cut Shoes you know just to create .a sensation. 65 $5 Patent Leather Lace Boots... .$2.65 $5 Cork Lace Boots .....-- -$2.65 $5 Waspting Button ...... .$2.65 $4 Pear Toe Button . $2.65 $4 Spanish Arch Patent Tip But- ton ... $2.65 —That’s all we'll say. You know as well as we that $4 and $5 won’t buy these Shoes anywhere in the coun- try. 65 Send for Foot-Fare Catalogue. morning for Shoes Ja21-50d 10, You'll kuow it’s stale by it being soft, crumbly and fostpid. QUEEN TAFFY is the taffy that has the @elicicus honey flavor, and is AL- WAYS FRESH. No trouble to get it. More than 100 Grocers and Drugglats handle it—and sell lots of 1t, 15 and 25c. a box. JACOB FUSSELL CO., Sole Makers. Ja21-288 Nothing like coffee 33 pictnaie 2 eae OE JH Hungeriord, pew. oth & O Ste | It’s easy enough to find how much you save by using Cream Blend Flour —how much you lose by using any other. Makes 300 1-Ib. loaves to 196 pounds of flour. Every barrel yields that much. That's nearly one- fourth MORE than other brands. Isn't “Cream Blend” the cheapest flour you can buy? Your grocer will supply you B. B. Earnshaw & Bro., Wholesalers, Se ape ae a It See TS 25 to 50c. Jap. & \ Chinese Matting gs | ( ! 72-4. Co., 1214 F st. LITTLE sc. WOQ as 28h, ac Ws a | ; =) mre Bosse The Houghton S3OOOOTOS 9040000085088 While You’r ladies ery thing prepared esomrae e a style. Citck- arvis, ah *Phone 1000. We Take Old Furs Ped, oat of style—remodel them om iene, trom hase were eats, ne Fouche were sient sees C7Charges are most reasonable. Saks Fur Co., or $a21-ths,t,16 *. SyarePAIA POSEY CORED —allgveS GEA: Por THE WORLD OF SOCIETY Danoing for Sweet Charity at the Rifles’ Hall. Brilliant Assemblage of We! Society Folks—The McMi |-Knewn ater Wedding — Personal Notes. The President and Mrs. Cleveland will give a dinner at the, White House this evening in honor of the diplomatic corps. Another charity ball -has passed into so- cial history, and the efforts of the board of lady managers of the Chiidren's Hos- pital have again been rewarded by flatter- ing success. The Rifles’ Hall last night was elaborately decorated with flowers, plants and bunting. The stage was fur- nished and decorated with palms, and the entire hall was gay with red draperies. In the receiving party were Miss Miller, Mrs. Sheridan, Mrs. MeMilMan, Mrs, Leiter, Mrs. McCauley, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Huidekoper, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs.Good- loe, Mrs. Glover, Mrs. Frederick McGuire and Mrs. John Rodgers. The patronesses of the event were Mrs. Olney, Mrs, La- mont, Miss Herbert, Mrs. Francis, Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Hale, Mrs. Brice, Mrs. Lodge, Mrs. Wetmore, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Elkins, Mrs. Draper, Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston 1. Anderson, Mrs. Townsend, Mis: Riges, Lady Pauncefote, Mme. Patenotre, Baroness Hengelmuiler, Baroness von Thielmann, Mme. Romero, Mme. Dupuy de Lome, Mrs. John Hay, Mrs. Bugher, Mrs. Wallach, Mrs. Boardman, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Nott, Mrs. Emory, Mrs. Willard Brownson, Mrs. Ward, Miss Edes, Mrs. Clifford Perin, Miss Patten, Mrs. Calderon Carlisle and Mrs. Andrews. Mr, George Howard was chairman of the floor committee; and was assisted by Dr. Charles Bispham, Mr. J. Henry Hall, Mr. Edward A. Bowers, Mr. Francis Hastings, Mr. Charles C. Glover, Mr. P. Lee Philli Mr. Charles Poor, Mr. John C. Poor, Mr. F. P. B. Sands, Lieutenant Staunton, Dr. T. Ritchie Stone, Mr. Arthur W. Addison, Mr. Jokn M. Biddle, Mr. Jesse Brow Frank Michler, Mr. Charles L. Lieut. Thomas 8. Rodgers, Mr. Clary Ray, Mr. Ross Perry, jr.; Mr. W. L. McPherson, Mr. Woodbury Blair, Mr. W. H. Moses and Mr. Alexander Britton, Mr. George Hellen, Mr. W. S, Thompson, Mr. Samuel Maddox, Mr. Ralph Jenkins, Mr. Thomas M. Cha- tard, Mr. Edward McCauley, Mr. George M. Dunn, Mr. John H jer, Mr Frank Andrews, jr.; Mr. sane Story, §r. Mr. Harris Lindsey, Mr. Horace Wescott, Richard Weightman, Dr. Alexander *.S. N.; Mr.’ Charles A. Me- *, Wilkins, Mr. P. B. Snyder, jr.; Mr. Arthur Cassels, Mr. John C. Glimors, jr.; Mr. Morton Otis, Mr. Wal- ter Galt, Mr. George W. Evans and Major Goodloe. Among those present were Secretary and Mrs. Francis, Miss Boyd, Miss Taylor, Mr. and Mrs, Holtzman, Mr. and Mrs. Ciaud> Johnson, Miss Jeffery, Miss Katherine Bi ant, Mrs. and the es Wymer, Mrs. Poor, Miss Lindsay , Miss Ada Gor man, Mrs. and Miss McLanahan, Mr. and Mrs. James Hopkins, Mej. and Mrs. Geod. loe, Miss Aukam, Mrs. J. H. Gordon, Mis: Gordon, Miss Leach, M i Hastings, Miss Tremaine, Miss Edwards, Mrs. end Miss Norris, Goodrich, Miss Hyde, the German am- bassador and Mrs. Hengelmueller, Senator and Mrs. Lodge, Representative and Mrs. Brewer, Mrs. Hay, Mrs. Bugher, Mrs. Rich- ard Waliach and Miss Rose Wallach, M Mrs. Stebbi Lindsay Poor, Commandgr and Mr: Mrs. Harriet Lane John- ston,, Mi: Kennedy, Miss) Wyman. and Miss Faulkner. and Miss Tysot zi Claggett, Mr. T. S ‘ss Nott, Miss Cassels, Townsend, Miss Riggs, Miss N. L. Miss Lieber, Miss King of Alban Miss Curtis, Miss Doane, Miss Wakel Ethel Gordon, Miss Deering, Miss Lippincott, Miss Jones, Lieut. Chase, Mrs Taylor, wife of Capt. Miss Imogi Taylor. e Folks and Mr. R. L. Turner of Cuthbert, Ga., who were married last Sunday, held a reception at the bride's home Wednesday night, quite a number of the relatives and friends being present. The couple were well remembered by their friends in the way of presents. They will leave for the groom's home Friday, where they will reside. Tuesday evening Mrs. Florence C. George opered her apartments at the Tay- istock to the members and_ friends of U. S. Grant Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., for an informal social and pound party. The attendance was large, and many pounds of groceries were contriluted, which wiil enable the rellef committee to give substantial aid to the several families of needy veterans on their list. The mu- sical features of the program were ren- dered by the Old Boys’ Quartet, with Mrs. Chrissie Thurston as pianist. Mrs. Emma Meyers sang several songs, and Miss Car- rie Burrington gave piano selections. Miss Ada Bowdle gave a progressive euchre party yesterday ‘evening. After a very close contest, the head prizes were won by Dr. Beverly Calvert and Miss M. iXing, and the seccnd prizes by Mr. Cor- nelius Beit and Mrs. Cornelius Belt. Mrs. H. C. Megruder (formerly Miss Jes- sie Harvey), who was so well known in musical circles here, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank A. Nute, nue, Columbia Heights. A progressive euchre party was given by . Rea at her home, 1714 Q street, Tu day evening last, which was much enjoyed by the many guests present. The first prizes were won by Miss Agnes, Mr. Gra- ham and Mr. Ch and the consoiation rrizes by Miss Cox and Dr. MacDonald. After the game refreshments were served by the hestess. Among those present were Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Gordon, Misses Graham, the Misses Hart, the Miss- es Chamberlain, Miss Tait, Miss Mallorr, Miss Terney, Miss Cox, Miss Golden and Miss McClure, and Dr. Bryan, Mr. Watt, Mrs. Wait, the Mr. Baker, Dr. MacDonald, Mr. McClure, | PA}A. Qa Ciuitas, January 21, 1% Dr. Clark, Mr. Steele, . Ghesley, Mr. * Mullowney, Mr Swain, Mr. Ballinger and | CROWLEY. On Woedo Mr. White. a NELLIE E. Many friends of Mr. J. E. Demar will be interested to hear of his marriage January 19, in New York city, Rev. Dr. Wylie offi- ciating. Mrs. Demar was formerly Miss Harriet A. Hall of New York. The couple huve sailed for Europe, and they will reside permanertly in London, where Mr. Demar’s business is now located. ‘The cabinet receptions yesterday were well attended in spite of the stormy weath- er. Mrs. Olney was assisted by Mrs. Will- tam Davis, Mrs. Manning, Miss Nott, Miss Newlands, Miss Janet Newlands, Miss Ful- ler, Miss Andrade, Miss Pruyn and Miss at 1240 Kenesaw ave: . AMENDING BUILDING REGULATIONS. Erection ef Wooden Structures Out- side the Fire Limits, Paragraph 1, section 11, of the buitding regulations has been amended by the Com- missioners, and now reads as follows : “Wooden buildings may be erected 0 side of the fire Nmits, provided that lands laid ouf in town lots no wooden building shall be erected or placed within twenty-four feet of any jhouse built of brick. or other combustible material, unless the written assent thereto of the owner of such brick house be first obtained and fled in the office of the inspector of buildings.” It Is the addition of the latter part of this Paragraph requiring assent of adjoining owners that ix new, The Commissioners today amended the schedule of limitations and provisions rela- tive to the projection of Portions of build- ings beyond the building line, so as to per- mit the following projec having a width of forty-fi to and including forty feet: On streets not less than on feet and less forty feet in Widtin. step projections may be permitted Hot to exceed two feet from the building lire, provided the sidewaik is not thereby contracted to less than six feet in width. —$<$__— Committed to J: James Howard, charged with the theft of jewelry from a Mrs. Fisher last Septem- ber, was committed to jail today by Chief Justice Bingham to await trail. The man had been releared on ball in the sum of $1, Frank Foster being his bondsman, called for trial last November he «id not respond, ard he was arrested last evening by Policeman Parham on a bench Warrant. Eftcic To the Editor of ‘Th wed Clerks, Evening Star The bills of Representatives Gillett and Tawney retiring clerks are both based on the dica that aged clerks are inefticient. If that Le so, whether ex-soldiers or they should be re pension. Now, not, d with or without a their efficiency of readily be shown. Let the House call upon the Secretaries of the Treasury and In- terior Departments for information. Those departments are subdivided into divisions, and 4 clerk in less than half a day can lay before his superior the facts in the case, as shown by the records of his division. The materials are at ready hand. inefficiency can The 71 reasur y Department force by “attendanc try, “accurac x, Bate of these divided by e¢ shows monthiy efficiency of the respective cl The ior Department grades by ‘a mduct,”” “method of work be no use of going beyond those monster departments, and to simplify maticrs, I would confine the information to the records of classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 The proof of the pudding is the eating, and such reports from the Secretaries will worth whole cssays on the question ot al lon Those reports will be this resolution of the Treasury “Tne tary of the r the calendar Sth, under th efficiency ing classification the total es of clerks between thirty-one ren forty-one -one and fifty- n and forty years of and fifty years, between fi five, between fifty-six and sixty, betwr sixiy-one and sixty-five, between sixt and seventy, and between seventy-one am ty-five years of age, inclusive of the first and last dat number of days of according t 1 suggest “ca } arnual and sick “leave—rans not the fiscal year. s of age classifications 1 cover the purpose. The repor! urprise many persot both int the high efficiency of the “aged” ‘clerks and that, if “sick leave” be of any value as a test of health and vigor, how well they hold their own with the “boys” under fifty. Turn on the light, and if it reveals the comparative inefficiency of the aged cleris nm them out. So with Army Orders. R. E. Michie, adjutant 24 Cavalry, has been ordered from Fort Riley, Kan, to Fort Wingate, N. M., for duty with his regiment. Capt. Cornelius “d Michigan First Lieut. Gardener, 19th Infantry, has been orde: to Lansing for duty tional Guard, he following transfers in the fantry have been made ‘ond Lieut. Robert Company B to Cor any L Second Lieut. Wiliam Company C to Company K. Second Lieut. Samuel V. Company [to Company A. Second Lieut. Charles E. Company K to Company B. Second Lieut, Thomas A. Wansboro, Company A to Company C. with the Zth In- Alexander, from Rogers, from McClure, from Russell, from from DIED. GER. | Seddenty, on January 19, 1907, at 9220 oa M, beloved son of George H. aged twenty years and 3 and H_ noxtiwest, mass will be said at 9:30, friends invited to attend. fourth ‘rear Funeral to tal G40 1 street southenst. at S3t0 am. spect Cally her father’s residen: on Friday, Jamuary 22, Friends and relatives are invited to attend. . January 20. 1897, near HENGY GOOCH, a nacive ged sixty-four years riday, January January 20, 189 a native of © ‘tablish Riggs. ‘ ‘i day mo tock. Mrs. Carlisie had the assistance of thé Requiem Aloysitis Chureh at 9 a.m.* Secretary of the Treasury, Mrs. George Oo Twesday, Janwery 19, INT. DANIEL. ‘Turner, Mrs. and Miss Egington of Ken- tucky, Miss Cockrell, Miss Curtis, the Miss- es Hamlin, Miss Mills, Miss Whitney, Miss Cullen, Miss Lockett, Miss Speed and Miss Heath in entertaining her many callers. Mrs. Lamont’s reception was a specially attractive one. A mandolin orchestra play- ed during the afternoon. Miss Isabelle Stillman of New York, who ts visiting Mrs. Lamont; Miss Stevenson, Miss Ladue, Miss Hichborn, Miss Ayres, Miss Deering, Miss Stanley, Miss Ashton, Miss Helen Patten, Miss Lieber, Miss Ethel Horstman, Miss Gray, Mrs. Kuhn, Mrs. Humphrey, Mrs. Sands, Mrs. Goethals and Mrs. Fairfax Harrison made up the charming party. Mrs. Harmon was assisted by Mrs. Tre- maine, Mrs. Edmund Wright of Philadel- phia, Miss Poor, Miss Clagett, Miss Maury, Miss Mitchell and Miss Gray. Miss Mary Wilson did the honors for her mother yes- terday, who is suffering from a bad cold. Mrs. Edward Ireland Renick, Mrs. Baldwin ard Miss Moore assisted, Miss Herbert had with her Miss McCam- mon, Mrs. Weod, Mrs. and Miss Logan, wife and daughter of Commander Logan: Mrs. Reamy, Miss Benham, Miss Sherrill. Miss Cassels and her guest, Miss Riley. Mrs. Francis was assisted by Mrs. Lane of St. Louts, Miss Boyd, niece of Secretary Francis; Miss Sherman, Miss Miles and Miss Ffoulke. ‘Miss Morton was assisted by Miss Mor- ton of Liverpool, England; Mrs. Outhwaite, Mrs. Radcliffe and Mrs. Eckels. Gen. and Mrs. Batcheller and Miss Batch- eller entertained ‘at dinnef last night Miss Sybil Rauncefote, Miss Harmon, Miss Mce- 5 a — epee SE ae Eee ish minister, Count Galarza, ‘Dr. Wag- ner, Mr. James Morrill, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Earle and Lieut. Culver. Chilean minister and Mrs. Picda Henry The XN, only son of Catherine Regan, nix years. will take place from the residence of his ber-in-law, Joba the Conduit SMITIT. OF pneumont tl, Ohio, Janu- ary 13, 1 1 rl , for: SMITH, At Wheelia; 18e7, WALTER € town, in the se Ts) aa a M ag Fenesl i take W. Hopkins, Friday, January 22) at 2 o'clock, Interment private. ZANNER. On ‘Thorsday, Janua at + 1807 520 4iG street southwest, CHAS. A.” ZANNE Jr. only son of Chas. A. and the late Magzie M"Zauner (ore Burch), aged eleven monthe and four days. Notice of funeral he please copy.) after, (Baltimore payers Disease by the timely use of Tutt’s Liver Pills, an old and favorite remedy of increasing popularity. Always cures SICK HEADACHE, Sour Stomach, Malaria, Indigestion, zee Liver, Constipation and all Bilious Diseases.