Evening Star Newspaper, December 4, 1897, Page 11

Residents actual workc logue. engitle business to ¢ Nene EIMIAEUNSSRE A AEANENAR NPN ASUACO NPR ASAARN MANNE NOAA Ah fA At AeA THE EVENING STAR. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, i897—26 PAGES. CAMPAIGNING WITH GRANT BY GENERAL HORACE PORTER A Supplement to the Famous “Personal Memoirs of Gen. Grant.” HILE there have been many books written about General Grant. there was scarcely one con- taining a personal flavor until the im- mortal“Memotrs” appeared. Thelatter work, however, is cast in a modest mould, and it may be truly said that the personal side of General Grant's life was never adequately described until General Porter wrote his book. During the investment of Chattanoo- g« by Bragg, Captain Pérter was brought into close relations with General Grant, which were continued for many years. He has given his moments of leisure to arranging the unique stores of anecdotes and me- moranda written down during the great campaign led by General Grant. which ended at Appomattox. The story presents continually changing pictures of rare interest, throwing side lights upon some of the most momentous events of the history of the Civil War. It exhibits traits of General Grant's character which give a better understanding of the man than can be gained by any other re- cord. “Full cf the little details that show the inner quality. of the great commander."—(Brookn Eagle) The work is sold only by subscrip- tion, the price being $3.50 in cloth, $6.00 in sheep, and $7.00 in half mo- rocco. It may be ordered directly of the publishers, The Century Co, BRIGHTWOOD. essful attempt to rob the White man- Y Some unknown person or persons ight Wednesday. ‘The dis- 2 by Mr. Joe Molaire, who fired a olver at the would-be al sl especially those owning ¢ at’ the eapture and conviet recently “defowled™™ Pastor A bit of sharp work by Offi @ the thief where he will not chicken for a half year. tertainment given by the Junior Society deavor was gi poreciated by the wimber of friends of the society gathered to and the liberal app bestowed was appeared upon. the fies who labored to ene. the superintend: » Willett feature was 1 in by Misses Bessi Marguerite Cook. Mabel eva Mammaw, Lottie Ha: longer needed. about to six-foot ceme gth of the street. while be content with new tem- ‘ack Citizens” Asseciati ¥ evening, with very inepo r HECHT & COrPANY-- city wi ‘ realty Two New Military Biographies of unusual interest. FORTY-SIX YEARS IN THE ARMY BY LIEUTENANT-GENERAL JOHN M. SCHOFIELD Just Issued, HORTLY after the close of the Ci- vil War General Schofield prepar- ed his memoirs to be published after his death, but as time went on and the records of other leading com- manders were printed and criticised by the survivors of the struggle, General Schofield decided to print the work during his lifetime. It cov- ers his forty-six years of service from appointment to West Point in 1849 to retirement from the command of the army in 1895. Anecdotes of fel- low-cadets who fought on the Con- federate side and of his famous col- leagues in the Union army abound in the work, and many new and im- portant facts are here told for the first time, notably in regard to the battle of Wilson's Creek, the opera- tions in Missouri, and the campaign of Franklin and Nashville. That General Schofield does not shrink from controversy is shown by his comments on Thomas's conduct of the Nashville campaign, and Sher- man’s march to the sea. His estimate of Thomas, Sherman, and Grant is notable for breadth and the highest appreciation The book contains mueh that is of interest regarding the history of the country since the war. It is published with a portrait of the author and with two maps. 575 pages, large 8vo, price $3.00. Sold by all booksellers. BROOKLAND. ‘The three-act comedy yable entertainme at the n in Marble Hall. Those who took part disp ability and justly earned the hearty applause give them stene, Chas. The cast was as follows: Mr. Clarence B. Purdy; Harry § Wm. Uniew Fe " 7th of this month Mrs. Phelps will give next Wednesday. Miss 3 or esl sation New York. at last night prove esting sight. The nd this number fe erintendent. Mr. J os of seeing th As a memento of the ho person present a beaatl rapid growth of this school ¢ “Want” a¢ they bring answers. eve ENE: children’s ex- store int and which : ws and. smmade clothing and equitable 8 extra salesladies parlors ‘did duty in the cloak yesterday and today. The demand was extraordinary, despite the inclement weather. We request that vou come earlier in the day—so that you may get proper attention. The failure of a leading wrap maker brings you garments at the lowest prices known. you have ever The leading retailers of the country know the superior stylish- ness and worthfuiness of the garments turned out by this maker. But he has suffered just mme ot the biggest of them have suf- fered—and many of which have failed. He couldn't weather the gale of dullness and consequent losses caused by the backward I" proved a mest eting of the oldiers’ Home Temperance Union Tuesday night cho has been visiting at th school the history of twill be but a short tine in The Star pay because PMN MTG IMAG i PLANS FOR NEW HOME ———+-—_——_. | Efforts of Washington Y. M. C. A. to Raise Funds, CIMIZENS’ COMMITTEE OF ONE HUNDRED Value of Present Holdings and Amount of Money Needed. ———_-o SKETCH OF THE ASSOCIATION =e The election Thursday of Mr. John Joy Edson to be treasurer of the building fund of the Young Men's Christian Association of this city affords renewed assurance to the membership that the movement in prog- ress for a new building for the associa- tion will soon be crowned with success. The Young Men's Christian Association of the city of Washington was formed in 2, the sixth, or possibly the fifth, asso- ciation to be organized on this continent. Its history has been one of more than usval interest. No city of its size in Amer- ica, it is believed, is so thronged with young men away from home, whose short hours leave ample time for recreation and amusement, and, if wisely used, for self- improvement. The transient character of the population of the city has, through all its history, furnished the association with a membership severely taxing its accom- mcdations, which have never been on a par with those of other cities of equal size, in this or any other country. These condi- tions, while furnishing the association with a large membership, has made it extremely President Foster. ficult to maintain the work. tion, so far as known, recei sufficient mone; rly forty No associa- from its to defray thi stian Associations y from one-third to incurred in main- In most in- stances the organization expends from ten to fifteen dollars per member for the sup- pert of the work, while it receives from the membership fee only from five to eight doljars. The point has not yet been reach- ed in association work, any more than in the greater educationai institutions of the wry, where the pts for tuition en- = provide for the maintenance of the The Association Quarters. The a ion of the city of W ton, during the lasi seventeen history, has oceupied quarters better than ever before adapted to its needs 1, even at its best, the old building, 1 any intended for a club house, and planned to accommodate, perhaps, not to exce members, could never be remodel properly accommodate the membe 1,200, which the association enrc Vious to the fire. ‘There were then, i instances, from eighty to ninety stu ele class room. From this it easily be si ize would not be suited even to this one feature of association work, not ta mention the va- rious other interests that weuld require meeting rooms, parlors, reading rooms, baths, a gymnasium and so on, where trom 500 to GOO young meu could properly be ac- commodated of an evening. Since the association acquired the prop- + 1400-11 New York a shing- rs of its jon of until, come toward 14th street and New York avenue, the property, for which the association paid $35,000 in 1882, has grown to be worth ¢ ) to $100),- 000, and it may be reasonably expected t this increase in valuation will continue, The building site of the a ation is ac- ble by two street car lines from by two lines from Mount 1 by direct hi from the and southeast; so taat every part h by direct } lines of street cars. Scope of the Preminxes. The addition of the twenty-foot lot, 1407 gives the association a complete frontz of seventy-six fe and depth of one hundred and thiri feet. Upon this it has been planned to erect a six-story build- ing, which, with the exception of three on the ground floor, will eventually its off and fifth floor: Those at t character had existed for some time in Cincinnati, and this modified its organiza- tion so as to make it qOyrespond with the new methods. About tHe}lst of June, 1852, Rey. Thomas Duncan, then a young man in the Trinity Episcopal Church, suggested to his fellow workers if that church the formation of an tion in Washing- ton. Encouraged andjatkisted by their ex- cellent pastor, Rev Clement M. Butler, D.D., these young mea, fespecially Mr. Dun- can, Mr. W. C. Langdottand Mr. H, J. Her- shaw, all of whom are now in the Episcopal ministry, conferred with young men in other churches, and g meeting was held on the Oth of June at ee ‘Central Academy,’ in the building then Standing at the north- east corner of 10th and D streets, “A committee to draft a constitution was chosen, and an adjourned meeting was held in the, same place ont! h of the same month. The constitution proposed by the committee was discugse} with much in- terest and spirit. The att¢hdance was large, and included men from all the different Protestant denominations in the city. “The third meeting was held at the Union Academy, now New York Avenue Hotel (Clarendon,” 1887); on the 9th of July, at which time the organization was perfected. Mr. A. H. Lawrence, a lawyer of good standing in his profession, and a member of the Episcopal Church, was chosen presi- dent. The inaugural ceremonies were held in the (then) lecture room of the Smith- sonian Institution cn the 13th of July. Among the First. “It will be seen that our association was among the first on this continent, or in the world. It stands sixth, or, as some con- sider it, the fifth, in order of organization in the United States. There were many earnest and efficient men on its rolls of membership in its early years. To men- tion the names of any might be doing in- justice to others. Yet I would say that Mr. William Chauncey Langdon and Mr. William J. Rhees rendered most valuable service. “One more name I will mention here, that of Mitchell N. Miller. “To return to the early history of our association. The rooms first occupied were on the second floor of the building on the east side of 7th street, near E street, now numbered 4. A small library and a lim- ited supply of pericdical reading matter was secured, and plans for usefulness were much discussed and some work was com- menced. Mr. Lawrence died shortly after his election, and was succeeded by Mr. Zalman Richards, elected president in Jan- uary, 1853, and re-clected in 1854. It ap- pears that the receipts of the association for the first eighteen months were some- thing over $1,400, and the expenditures over $1,500. “Mission Sunday school work was under- taken and carried on with considerable suc- cess in thi earlier yea’ There was some objection on part of the churches to this branch ef our work at first, but the association declared, and acted son, the policy of selecting enly unoccupied ground and ‘surrendering the ground whenever a chureh was ready to occupy it. In 1855 and again in 1856 Mr. O. C. Wight was lected president. About this time the ciation changed its quarters to a buill- ing at the corner of Pennsylvania « and 10th street, where the Mount V row now stands. Out?oor held on Sabb: afterne the avenue or m: . bat on vacant lots or at other nient places, somewhat away from the churches. These meetings Were not conducted in the manner of the open s of modern tim The ai 4 me other officer or meraber the ser- uch to the ng- jon would vices of one of the pastors to people who might be gathered. Some ing, disiribution of leatiets or ding made up, the order 2 : s not probable that very much good was accomplished fn this way.” ure New Secretary. After the death of the late retary, Mi Pugh, wh very unexpectedly July 23, 1895, there seers ed for « time to be no one to take up the work which he had 1 down. Finally, however, in April of 1896-Mr. the present general: secrets nated: Mr. N. Multer, Multer pany branch of the Y. M. C. A. in West He took charge of that work J before, and, du n with it, had structed a ociation in W d).400 subse! building, butiding fund worker him to the board of di- just the man wanted to {ijl building for the which com rectors here the vacant He an te of Charles bert, ex-stat tary of Pennsy and was in y Walter C. Doug 8, gericra? s¢ oeiations ot Philadelpnia Morriss, general s+c- re association, and W. of New York. He ts about thirty ears old, and has been in the Y M A. work eleven years. Prior to beceming secretary to ithe Penn- sylvania Railroad Aseociation, he was for two 2 rg assistant secretary y the time, charge, wever, that Mr. Multer which was scon after his k cf the Washington so- disorganized. As soon a w possible the and insile of ty mitted to which were ado} Teen revived th new and imposing building. Suggestion Among the suggestions made by Mr. Mul- ind which -lave since been carried out, was the increase of the board of directors tion to thirty members, the number being eleven, and.that men greatest possible influence, ability and sterling. Christian character should be persuaded to accept positions thus provided for on the board. Under this plan there were added to the directory Messrs, Charles determination to erect a 11 association rooms, and to the left the en- trance to the auditorium, which will be about four feet above the level of the street; about 900 seats will be provided in the auditorium, and especial attention to concert use will be given in its construc- tion. Arrangements wil! be made so _ that wheelmen may bring their bicycles in by the main entrance, and storage rooms for about 600 bicycles will be provided. The basement will also be used for bowling al- leys, of which there will be four, and a large swimming pcol. On the second floor will be the working rooms of the associa- tion, the large reception room, with its open fireplaces, easy seats, and cozy cor- ners, and from this reception room will open the various working rooms of the association. Reading room, social room, parlor and offices will occupy the front, while the lecture room, seating about 300, wiil be next to the auditorium. The third floor will be devoted to library and offices. The fourth floor will be devoted to offices for rent and educationg! rooms; the fifth floor to men’s apartments, and sixth floor front to lockers and dressing rooms. The gymnasium will occupy the two stories back, providing a room 50x’ feet, and will be equipped with the latest and best gymnasium apparatus. Facilities for edu- cational advancement, physical improve- ment, social recreation and religious in- fluences will be provided the young men of our city. When finished this will be one of the most complete and best adapted asso- ciation buildings in the country. President of the Ansociation. Mr. Charles E. Foster, the president of the Young Men’s Christ’an Association, is a native of Philadelphia. He was born in 1sf1, and was educated in the public schools of that city. Whea only eighteen years of age he became a partner of his father in the business of procuring patents. In 1867 ke removed to Washington. Later he grad- uated with high honors trom the law de- partment of the National University. He was one of the organizers of ihe Associated Charities, and for a number of years has been prcmincntly identified with the Young Men’s Christian Association. George W. F. Swartzell. Mr. George W. F. Swartzell, chairman of the central building fund committee, is a native of central Pennsylvania, but has been a resident of Washington for about twenty years. His first employment was witi the firm of which he is now one of the leading members. Mr, Swartzell has been for more than ten years a member of the board of directors of the Young Men’s Christian Association of the city of Washington, and lends a hand wherever circumstances permit. He is Trominently identified with a number of the well-known financial institutions of the city. He is president of the Methodist Union, and for years has been a trustee and an active worker in connection with the Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church. “Mr. Charlies F, Nesbit. Mr. Charles F. Nesbit came to Washing- ton in 1886. He is a native of the “West- ern Reserve,” having been born in Sum- mit county, Ohio, in 1867, When three years old his parents removed to south- western ouri, where he lived until coming hington. He attended the chools of M at Fulton, 3 Nesbit was first employ National Bank in this which 1 college. In 180 he went . Va, ngaged in for thre returning on in 1S, when he and Mr. red_into business under the puri and Westmi. ei in th en’s Chri esbit has the Pres of thy of that denomt and is a k Avenue Church tion in this city 1 GAITHERSBURG. Iding was solemnized at the Baptist duesday evening, at 7 o'clock, Mr sfield and Miss Ida Mullican, h of Germantown, were the contracting parties, Rey. Junex D. Rayfield otficiati meeting of the gton Nationa’ the followin ithersburs Ueusurer; officers nan A banqu Sterick 1M After the inspect Mr. 3, t the Dual plars, in imore, rep Lodge of this town. is of this district has been ap- in the office of Mr. Thomas Daw- circuit court. te ting La Mr. Cla I depa gue held its Wednes ti 2 ts president, t Wu x New music was. di appointed to provide HERNDON, Herndon Lodge, No. 84, K. of P cently, which was visite an r Garrett of Leesburg and Grand Outside ard Payton of Martinsville, Va., representing the grand chancellor. After adjournment a ban- quet was given at the residence of A. M. Haines, which was attended by all the members and visit- Ing officers, with a number of invited guests, ‘The fenst being concluded toasts were given and r Woodward ~». Lothrop, 1oth, rith and F Sts. N. W. Christmas Cards, Booklets, Calendars, Diaries—First Floor, Serviceable Gifts Are evidently to play a prominent part this season. We anti pated and have prepared for a most extraordinary business in this line. The articles for dress and for other practical purposes, of which we are showing an un- usually complete and worthful assortment, are admirably adapted for such gifts. Art and beauty have, however, entered into their composition to a remarkable degree of late, and the attention of our patrons and the pub- lic is now directed to the unprecedented preparations we have made for their service the present season. The store betterments—the broadened aisles, the largely increased space, the greater facilities, the conveniences and improvements, all over the store—are meeting with hearty approval and manifest appreciation. The six splendid elevators, rendered saie by every modern appli- ance, make the upper floors so easy and quick of access. Selections made now will be held as advised, and promptly delivered at the specified time. Silver Ware, Jewelry, Leather Goods, Umbrellas, etc., marked free. Goods boxed or otherwise made more presentable when practicable. Our public is invited to freely avail of all the conveniences we have provided. Monday, December sixth, begins a Special Exhibition and Sale OF Indian Relics and Den Furnishings, Antique and Unique, For Furnishing Smoking Rooms, Libraries, Dens, etc. Indian Relics and Curios Are foliowing the buffalo out on the trail over the divide that leads into the shadow. Realizing this fact we have made arrangements with Capt. C. W. Riggs, the famous explorer and collector, who has pla hibition and sale his entire collection of Navajo and Pueblo Indian Arts, Consisting of Navajo Blankets, Rugs and Robes, Quaint and Curious Pottery, Flint and Stone Implements, Mexican Iridescent Ware and Curios in great variety. Costing over $50,000 to secure. This collection is the most comprehensive of its kind in this country or elsewhere, and offers an unusual opportunity to artists, collectors and connoisseurs generally. Captain Riggs, as a collector, is already well known to many people of this city through his connection with the World's Fair, where he liad charge of the Arkansas exhibit (gathered by him), in the Anthropolog- ical building, which was awarded a medal and diploma The exhibition and sale will begin on Monday and forihis purpose a Gigantic Wigwam has been erected on our third floor. of information and education. Holiday Dress Patterns. We shall have ready Monday morning a very large collection of Dress Patterns for Holiday Gifts, including All-wool and Half-wool Fan- cies, French and English Serges, Cheviots, Plaids, Two-toned Novel- ties, Henriettas; also Ginghams and Prints,and Percales in spring of ‘98 ced on ¢ It is well worth a visit as 2 matter designs. New goods, choice colorings, purchased especially for and put up in gift shape for the holidays. The lengths are all ample — grad- uated according to the width of the goods. Wool Dress Patterns, | Black Dress Patterns, In the proper lengths, put up in | In the proper lengths and embracing handsome gift boxes, when desired, all the newest and most desirable ranging in price from $1.50 to $5.00 | fabrics, put up in pretty gift box if the pattern. These were | desired. Prices from $1.50 to $5.00 pa et .:,_ | the pattern. Also the following fab- bought especially for the holidays, f h j tics by the yard, purchased especially and, in nearly every instance,under | for the holidays: goods conditions which enable us to sell] At 15c. a yard— 2 iderably below the regular 22-inch Half Wool Fancies. them considerably belo ra At alec os prices. At $1.50 the pattern— 32-inch 34-inch Half Wool Cashm . At At 36-inch AN-wool Cheviots, At 50c. a yard— 36-inch AlLwool Fanci 10 yards beautiful effects. At $2.00 the pattern— Fancies, ip many ® yards 36-inch Plaids, in a variety of rich colorings. At Soe. a yard— ‘h All-weol Fine Twill 8 At $2.00 the pattern— At 7 yards 38-inch Novelty Stuffs, In new designs, 7 At At At At 7 At twe-toned colorings. At $2.63 the pattern— 7 ‘ds 38-inch All-weol Novelty Goods—very pret- ty effects. At $3.00 the pattern— S yards All-wool ‘Two-toned Fancies—in_ pleasi color combinations. At $2.80 the pattern— 8 yards of 40 ch All-wool Henrietia—desirable eck rings—exeellent finish. At $3.54 the pattern— | 6 yards 50-inch All-wool Navy Blue Serge—extra fine quality. At $4.50 and $5.00 the pattern— A very handsome assortment of Novelties and 50c. a yard ‘inch AML Cotton Dress Patterns, in absolutely new fabrics, fresh from the manufacturers—new de signs, new printings, carefully selec ; Washington tion has too sponded to in unmerens speeches until 11 o'eld Plain Fabries, embracing the most fashionable | eq especially for the holidays and put weather, and so he made an assignment. stocd in the background, and they at which thne the company separated, mutually | stuffs of the season. . rons hs. as the widths We secured every single garment he had, and we've distrib- that this is the time to take an ad- pleased with the evening's entertainment. 2 up in generous lengths, as the Ss ; eo ue 5 Gr ay a) © tals ME pada sects Eitan Myathe wesidenee of F- M1 Two very special values in Dress| demand, in attractive gift shape. uted them among our six stores—the largest portion of which are tution where it take place as a ae Me ot dierent tacketioore ed 4 Prints 75. the patt ug here and will be ready Monday morning: peoruch ord tes nous auueier SOunE Sm eDeN Eo coffee Nvere. served. The tuna ob-| GOods by the yard, bought under | Prints, Soc. to 75c. t = qaiek wed ese Pp eee oe Re constantly enter the city from all parts tained dor the sneiety-ej-anlast 5, . a if i ern. Per- No values ever offered before in this city can even compare agdineicountcy f tou ; ok sete ae ear price and offered accordingly, are: a ng ap “alee re ie = T= _ efore Vv. 2 weep ee, The experience of the Washington Asso- Mise Grace Stephenson gave a home party to 5 os, SIs $1.25 . Asc . at those winch are put one youn this eles you're of- eatinn proved the tines of work that quite a mumber of her young friends several ever | Tywo=-toned Novelties Earah eauy Oey at Paine PFS ered the privileges of our Iberal credit sys tem, which costs you would be ble to vast numbers 0! = 7 ertha Oliver was given a birthday party Friday evening of last week, from 6 to 10. It was. h urteenth birthda: Misses Jennie in blue, brown, green and red—excellent line of colorings and styles—38 inches wide. 28}c. a yard. Regular price, 39c. young men. Even in the limited quarters they have been compelled to ocenpy they have accommodated in the ni f four hundred a number of yea confined principally nothing. CAPES. cluding best .quality Percales, spring of ‘98 designs. At 5c. a yard— Best rimack Skirting Prints. ‘Those ‘present were: , Mamie Crounse, Rose Reed, Pressgri Edna Gillette, tie Crounse, and Masters ave been to commercial lines. AMAMEAMAMANEAASA AMMAN MAMAMEANE NOMEUNEOMEO AAPA MSAASOASNASO PMMA ASA ASN JACKETS. Chas. Burton, Robey, Harry St ee 20UCLE AN TERT ‘There fs still a great field for work among Pa tas i At 6c. a yard— peninannEeea oa Ach nS eens the vast number of apprentice plumbers, ames, With tefreshim All-wool Fancies Best Mersimack Ind'go Blue Prints, o ps 6 ACK = bricklayers and carp . who could be ane eee 0 Neem wee "ait "Duttons-sume entirely, aitk | Hanhome Kervey, Mack touele and tan (| hetter fitted for their work through lines fine | $n x splendid variety of pleasing effects and t a of study which have been very successful combinations, full 40 inches wide. Best Quality Apron Ginghams. nearly all covert jackets li hha a sociations of the coun Secretary Multer. 1s. A. Scctt. who has been pastor of Oak At 124c. a yard— . th “Empire” silk—some ha evel in other associations 2 Grove Colored Chureh in this tow! 2 $e. a yard. 2 seks taiicuadhick Aobaatuaee with “Empire oe roma ae velvet Se he errs aiid Cyuinielsof patice ots the in View 373 3 Hest Quality Seersucker Ginghams, E, Foster, A. M. Lothrop, S. W. Curriden, Sunday. mene | $2.90 Ages rogetgnnsenganeuuranenageasongy ENN NEON NEONEONEANENLEVNENNNMPVREUNENPOREYE SEM AEORPOREDASS PUAN ‘Ashb d Round Hill, died i . a yard— aegis Ghee At the time the old building was destroy- | W. Needham, H. 8 84 Macfarland, John | iaving beeu. contiued ‘te hig kouss wince Meee sie Regular: price, 50c. At 1283 a yard. ries coats which are great jad by fie the association had one of the| Ik. Sieman. jr., Chablod 8. Nesbit, W. B.| His funeral took place at Ralls Church. Tursday, : : as Nalnes at $10 going 4.9 | first places in athletic work in the eity, and | Robison, Wa Oe J. M. stoge, I. | The services. GVeEIS0O Reaple ore % 5 rk S LUSH CAPE T STYLIS ETS | and other cities, have been trained there. | suggestions for the Wetterment of the asso- | having mastered xeveral languages. Aimane these ° SILK SEAL PLUSH CAPES— | LOT STYLISH JACKETS— | ‘The association has endeavored to purify | ciction’s work along-omany lines, all of was Greek, of Which he had quite a good knowl NC ker Ses is full fo Gasstnar | opportimien aihies seas pile | —comsisting of black “and tan ke tics, adding greatly to the interest in| which were adoptew, asd out of which| edge one f No department in the house is fuller _o! hristmas PPsage line cae heats 2 pias elk Niwsde higcdies Guiset Bengiee Seal in indoors and out, and were developed, alse, bysMr. Multer, the | A meeting of stockholders in_a projected tele- with Angora fur and lined throughout with rhadame <ilk—the quality of this plush is pesitively guaranteed SILK SEAL PLUSH CAPES— Lot tt handson 's best silk seal beaded and braid- silk lined fur trimmed, &e. capes whieh will ¢ you $1 | 50 everywhere — for... ° ELECTRIC SEAL CAPE: the first quality of electric seal capes —the "of styl Mned and guar- anteed. $25 Is very, very $ cheap for such quality—te 15 go for.... cheviot jackets some with strap seams ard some with brafd trimming—some with velvet collars— nearly all all-silk lined — coats which —to go for. eee ° VELOUR BLOUSE JACKETS— —very stylish velour Russian blouse jack- ets—handsomely silk applique braid-trim- med—some edged with mar- ten and some with Persian lamb—satin lined—good val ues at $10—-to go fe CHILD'S KERSEY REEFERS— —children’s plain and fancy kersey reef- ers—with large sailor collars — made with “Empire” pleat bac —never sold un- der $4 so carly in 0) the season—for... 2 HECHT & COMPANY, 515 7th St. HAHAHAHAHAHA ARAR ATTAIN IOFOTO R TORT ATTN RNR OA TG TATA TO ROAM IN ATIAN ARONAAIATRUAUDUMOA UOMO AAT MOM MON OMIUAOMANIT inating in every instance the immorality often attending such exercises and sports. More than any other athletic institution of the country, it is claimed, the Young Men's Christian Association has sought, by systematic training. fer an all-round de- velopment and to build up strong bodies that should stand the work and strain of the busy life of the day, rather than to fit athletes to win prizes upon the fleld, the track and in the arena. The favor with which this system of athletics has been re ceived is shown by the fact that thousands of young men have rallied to this standard, so that for many years, it is declared. the Washington Association had the strongest athletic work in the city. Early History. A history of the association in its early days was furnished by District Commis- sioner John B. Wight. It was written by his father, the late Otis C. Wight, and was found among his papers after the latter's death. The following extract is taken from it: “During the year 1851 the interest In the Y. M. C. A. work, which had been going on for some years across the waters, began to take a practical form in the United States and in Canada. In the latter part of 1851 and the beginning of 1852 associa- tions were formed in Boston, Worcester and Springfield, Mass.; in Buffalo, N. Y.; in Portsmouth, N._H., and in Montreal, Can, An association of somewhat similar general deta! ef tHe campaign in behalf of the new building. #¢. 4 Committee of Ong Hundred. The citizens’ commitieg.of one hundred, whose members havé.eehsented to aid in the active work of sedtirifig the funds nec- essary for the new §tu¢ture, has for its cuairman Mr. 8. a riden, and Mr. Charles F. Nesbit as sectetary. “The central buildi auxiliary to the abat man Mr. G. W. F.,Swattzell, and for its secretary Mr. J. H: Lictiliter. The other members are Messrs, B, H. Warner, L. C. Williamson, J. B. Sleman, jr.. C. F. Nesbit, J. B. Larner, W. H, H. Smith, W. A. H. Church, 8. W. Curriden and A. M, Loth- rop. | iby Other committees aiding in the work are: Young people's societies and biographical canvass—J. B. Sleman, jr., W. W. Tuckey, M. M. Shand, H. O. Hine; public presenta- tion—H. O. Hine, Anson 8. Taytor, L: Cabell Williamson, Frank Browne, W. W. Tuckey; building—J. B. Larner, A, M. Lothrop, ‘r. A. Harding, G. W.. F., Swartzell, B. H. Warner, S.. W. Woodward, L. Cabell Wil- Namson. athe + -Plan of the Building. The new. huilding.,as, planned will be six or seven stofies high. The entrance will be through an arcade with “glass on elther side, while at the end of the arcade will be a grand stairway leading to the phone line from Herndon to Fairfax was held November 27 at the railroad statio Dr. B. B. Detwiler was chosen president, and E. L. Robey, secretary. Drs. Leigh, Max Wiehle and Robey were chosen executive committee. This commit- tee met a similar committee trom Fairfax Wed- pesday, with a view to consolidating the two lines. The contract for erecting the line from Herndon to Kenmore, via Wieble, was given to Moncure Bros. of Fairfax. The intention is to incorporate, after which an effort will be made to secure direct communication with Washington, via Falls Church. F. D. Stephenson and E. M. Yount, who are ab- sent in North Carol on a bunting excursion, are expected home next we be Mr. E. H. Rideout hss rented his place to Mr. Jas. O'Brien of Ansonia, Conn. Mr. Rideout has moved his household effects to Lakeland, where he will make his future home. His son, Joseph M., and family, will also go to Lakeland. Dr. E. L. Detwiler is quite sick, though some- what improved from his condition Tuesday. Mr. Frank, son of Manly Hutchinson, is very ill fee Gleaners met Wednesday with Mes, Aubury ners met wi 2 Hanis. 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