Evening Star Newspaper, December 8, 1897, Page 7

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1897—14 PAGES, Wash, B. Williams. | Cut-price — SALE OF CARPETS. A saving on such desirable patterns and elegant qualities of Carjets as these ts a saving In Fisurea sre given to prove to ye we cannot be undersold fn ‘a this vicinity. No other carpet dealer will dare to out such inducements for your patronag $1.20 Body Brussels, 85c $1.40 Bedy Brussels, 90c $1.50 Axminsters, 98c. Made, Inland Tine $1 Tapestry Brussels, 85c. Tiwire. 1 laid and lined. $1.65 Beatties Royal Velvets, $1.15. Made, and Hned. C2 Hundreds of 1 uugs reduced. Get the prices when y ne in tomorrow. Wash. B. W ms,7th&D. de that Carpets by any firm Sees = Bla Headquarters for Razors of every sort worth using. rizers only—are the sort en—will be found bere. And the star of ix oor “Jubilee.” You can take “em home fs our way of selling. And we pledi p your Razer in Up-top shavlig you can wager 7 to Kee aly z alford’s, Hd’q't's ares Razors de8-20d and Suits are made J. Ha 119 N.Y. n, “CRESCENT” Bicycles r.: Xmas. 1 and 4-28-inch whe: ies and M. We 1 eg ~ 5 30. inch wheel —for Tae —Were $40. $25. inch wheel—for "$20. nte wheels—w months’ gi 28.in, Western Wheel Works, Wash. ranch, se. cor. 9th and H sts. ao. "96 models ere money get the best of cloth nfitty up to Thirty-five, ray they bi tromm ns costliest ta Money back if dis ments kept in repair one year free of charge. Write for samples and self-measurement guide. Open evenings till 9 o'clock. Six Little Tailors, 941 Pa. Ave. N.W. deG-m.w,£-70 Are you thinking Xmas present? old-flled Eye Glasses. W. & L. price, W. & L. price, $2. Our price Fine Nick Eye Glasses. W. & L. price, $1 sists es the latest styles in emt quality and Spectacles and Eye Eyes Examined Free. PROF. M LEE. has chu of an expert refractionist, leal department and will 8 free of charge. THE Oppenheimer Co., Opticians, 514 9th St. N. W. POV OOO SSS OO OU’'VE no idea how much wear and tear is saved your laundry by sending it tous. Then again it is sent back immaculately clean and snowy white —exactly when prom- ised. A postal or ‘phone (592) message will bring our wagon after your bundle. DWOOOOOOO DOD of) ! SSSSSOSSSSOSS? Frazee’s Laundry, 1822 Lith St. 3109 M St. 512 Stn St. lacs 5 ees % % eet wm nang ete Ss eopetpoteetont ee a Seots 10 Cents a Copy. Setetetetet THE Christmas MeClure’s Containing a Complete Novelette by Rudyard Kipling The Tale of a Clouded Tiger, a Rebellious Tribe and a Young Officer in India...... THE 8. 8. MoCLURE CO.. 141-155 East 25th Street, New York. SosSoafondonSontoatonteeteeteeteey oe ae eee ad Fe ae ee i ss ts ta a on es ss $1.00 a Year. otcessensoeseegecgedonfoatontontontentententente oe sresoraoetezoeoegesnngeceesontengeteasengeteatongeca deed eeteteteedeteteteted Cash only and the narrowest margin of profit. JACKSON BROS.’ Great Cash Offers. Brass Tables, = 3 : withGenuine Onyx Tops, ¢ ¢ These fables are rich in des ture for a holiday gift? Sennett oleae eT te ete's Sort a as as 917-919-092 B2.95, | ign and very handsome. $5.00 is invariably asked for. them elsewhere. dealings make it possible for us to save you fully forty per cent on your purchases. Have you thought about a pretty piece of furni- A Whiting Desk, say. a more charming gift? A Lamp for the parlor or dining room, a Faney Chair or Rocker, an Ony nation Desk and Book Case, a dainty Dressing so many things that make suitable gifts. reserve anything you chcosez until you wish it delivered. JACKSON BROS., 3 Great Cash Furniture Houses, lL Sevent $4.50 to Our strictly cash What could make or Fancy Top Table, a Combi- able. There are A trifling deposit will Sededetetetetetetetete Sete Set Thursday Sorgen senie : Extra 3g) made-to-measure Suits. Cloths — Blue and Binek ‘Thibets Fancy Mixed acd Plaid Cieviots. Every Man A Full Dress Suit. one—is it crisp and new date in style? of fashion—they fashion rules. this kind. We are particular] and see that good tailoring an good finishings are incorporate into every one. Seon ete tetnteteteteteneoentndete The Last Day. tinue until our doors close Thurs- day evening—no longer. It has ac- corded to a great many buyers the usual big saving of dollars that these occurrences of ours always carry with them. The opportunity is still open for traordinary values as any buyer who has already been here. You'll get tailoring and perfect fit—for we n every order—no matter how big and no matter how small. Should Have If you have nd up-to- This part of your wardrobe should always be models belong where Our Suits are of ly painstaking to see that they are cut right and see that they fit mght— id d Mertz and Mertz, “New Era” Tailors, 906 F Street N. W. Mertz and Mertz, “New Era’ Tailors, As promised, this sale will con- ou to get as ex- our characteristic excellent AMAA AMMA MMMM MM AM E> ever fail to give full attention to Sete tes = = ete rleeeleeie ‘25 $ Dress : Suits. reserdondoeteetontoateeseesorfonteeseesontonseesezontons feed An Easily Satisfied Artist. From the Buffalo Ne’ I heard a good story yesterday of the way two shrewd Buffalo men made $4,000 on an investment of $5. The two men are engaged in business, and have the reputa- tion among their friends of knowing how to make money. They were walking down Exchange street » few months ago to take @ train the Central station. On the way down change street they observed a enic painter at work on one of the big ferces. He was drawing the picture of a young colored boy in the act of being scrubbed white by the application of a cer- tain kind uf soap. “That fellow’s cleve said one. “You bet he {s,"" remarked the other, “I wonder how much he makes a week at this business,” went on the first. “Let's find out,” was the reply. They asked the painter to step down from his ladder and engaged him in conversation. He told them he wes drawing $10 a week while the weather was pleasant. When it was bad he made less. He informed them he could draw water colors. A bright idea struck one of the men. He offered to pay the fellow $25 a week if he could draw a certain number of water cvlors. The bar- gain was quickly made, and the painter agreed to appear at the men's offices the following morning. He was on hand, and they soon had the necessary paints and brushes before him. He started to work. The first day he drew twenty-five water colors. The next day he drew thirty-five. He worked for five days, and at the end of that time there were over one hundred water colors on exhibition in his work room. The sixth day the painter disap- peared, after receiving his money. The two busiaess men began disposing of the water colors. A well-known Main Street business man paid $600 for ore of the pic- tures, and others sold from $2 up to $200. At the end of two weeks they had soli every picture, and had $4,000 in the banix as the result. They looked in vain for their painter, but couldn’t Iccate him until a month afterward. Then they discovered him in a dime museum, where he was act- ing as announcer. They offered him all kinds of money to go back In their employ, but the fellow declined, saying he had a soft berth. ———- + e+ _____ Speaker Reed and the Reporters. David S. Barry in the Chautauquan. A notable example of a man who has an intelligent idea of the proper relations of the newspaper reporter to -the public is Speaker Reed. He is never afraid to meet & reporter or to tell the truth. He does not patronize him or abuse him; neither does he at all times give the information sought. He can say no as readily and firmly as he says yes, but he gossips with newspaper correspondents with whom he is acquainted with practically the same freedom that he shows to a personal and political friend, and the result of his manliness is the al- most universal praise of his leadership in the House and the extraordinary good will recently shown by the newspaper press toward his higher political aspirations. If the tissues about the roots of the halr become unhealthy the hair will soon turn gra; Correct this trouble with Hall’s Hair or fall off. newer. OVERHEAD WIRES THE ISSUE as ae War Between the District Authorities and 0. and P. Telgphong Company. Workmen Employed nt Night in Dig- ging Post Holts—Police Cause Halt in Proceedings. There is another war.on between the District authorities and the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company over the question of erecting poles for overhead wires, and for nearly forty-eight hours Wyoming avenue, Washington Heights, has been in a state of siege. Monday évening, as residents of Washington Heights were returning to their homes from their various places of business, they were surprised to see a gang of men at work digging a series of holes on the south side of Wyoming avenue, west of Connecticut avenue. Their Surprise was increased by the fact that the work was not begun until well toward dark. From that time, however, it went merrily on by moonlight, and the chances are tha the poles would have been in plage before midnight had not the authorities inter- vened and called a halt. Inquiries made of the workmen developed little in the way of information. They pretended not to know What they were doing, except that they were digging holes. Some of them insisted that they did not know for what purpose the holes were being dug. Commissioners Issue an Order. Several of the prominent residents of that section, among them Mr. J. B, Wimer and Mr. L. M. Saunders, realized that unless something was done in the matter before the poles were in place, it would be too late, for, as has been proved in other simi- lar instances, it is comparatively easy for the telephone company to put up the poles, but extremely hard for the aggrieved pub- lic to get them down again. A hasty call was made upon Captain Black, the engi- ‘commission Commissioner Wight and Captain Beach, with the result that an order stopping further work was issued early in the evening. Captain Black visited the scene of operations in person. By the time the order reached the police department, several big wagons had brought the telephone poles and placed them along Wyoming avenue. Investigation developed the fact that these poles had been taken up onto the Heights several days before, and deposited in an out-of-the- Way spot, over toward Rock creek, wher they would be out of sight of inquisitive passers by, but ready to hand when the time came for the night raid on Wyoming avenue. t or No Permit. When a small detachment of police reach- ed the scene they found the employes of the telephoae company working like 'lro- Jans in an effort to get the poles in place before they were interfered with. Tae workmen insisted that they had a proper permit for the work, but the police in- formed them that they had been ordered <0 put a stop to the work, permit or no p mit, and that they were going to carry out their order to the letter lis put a stop to the work. The potes were left along the curbing and barrels placed in the ho.es to prevent unwary pedestrians from failing in. That night and last night these barricades rked out by°red danger lanterns. nee the order was issued Monday evening at least two policemen have been stationed on that block with orders not to leave, day or night, until they were 1 lieved, and to prevent any further oper: tions on the part of the telephone com- pany J At a meeting of the Washingto: Citizens’ Association, héld iast the residence of Mn. Jesse B. Wilson. the matter was taken up for serious considera- tion, and the unanimous opinion was that the association shoufd put up the best fight it possibly could to prevént the erection of any more poles and overhead wires in this beautiful und growing section of Washing- ton. Heights ing at An Inquiry Started. Upon motion of Mr. Geo. Truesdell, the secretary waS Instructed to inquire of the District Commissioners “by what authority, if any, the Chesapeake and Potomac Tel phone Company had erected or attempted to erect poles both on Wyoming avenue and Columbia road.” Such a letter was written by the secre- tary this morning, calling the matter to the attention of the Commissioners in a formal way and assuring them that the members of th ociation, individually and as a body, would be only too glad to aid the Commissioners in preventing any further such encroachments in that section of t city. If necessary, the association will take the ter into the courts and ask for an injunction to restrain the telephone com- pany from erecting any more poles in that neighborhood. One of the hol that was dug on W: ming avenue is some distance to the west of the last house on the street and quite a distance beyond the end of the asphalt street and sidewalks. Just what the object of the company w is not very clear, as there is no house in putting a pole there bn iween the present end of Wyoming avenue the and Oak Hill cemetery, and none of residents In the near vicinity have expres! ed the slightest desire for additional tel phone service. Permit Recalled Commissioner Black stated this afternoon that a permit was granted for the erection of the poles, but that it nas since been recalled. This, it is wnderstood, will pr vent the erection of the onfected-to poles. — High Opera Prices. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I feel very much like propounding a con- undrum of considerable moment to a host of opera lovers in Washington. The Dam- rosch Opera Company will enliven the m) sical world of Washington ere long by their presence, and the public are desirous of knowing why the residents of the capital are Giscriminated against In such an arbi- trary and unusual manner by this partic- ular organization. ‘The public prints announce that the cities of Philadelphia and Baltimore will be v ited on certain dates, and also Washington. The prices at the cities meationed are, re- spectively, $3 for crchestra seats, except for the performances to be given here, where the price will be $5 each. Can you, in your far-sighted wisdom, discover why Washington should be sub- jected to this exorbitant charge? We are cultured and thoro ghly appreciative, ana our audiences will favorably compare with any, not excepting the far-famed “four hundred.” MUSIC LOVER. ees Two Years’ Extension. The interstate commerce commission late yesterday afternoon decided to extend for two years the period within which railroads must comply with the act of Congress re- quiring all railroads to be equipped with safety appliances for-the protection of the employes 2nd passengers. ——_«e—_____ Wanted at Chicago. Postmaster Gordon of Chicago has urged Postmaster General Gary to have a mail bag repair shop for the western territory and the wholesale postal card agency re- moved to the new Ghigago building when completed. The Worl and business of these two branches of the service is now largely done in this city., ee s ‘Teo Willing. From Tit-Bits. “Dear Sue,” ne whispered, “do you think if I married you your father would ever forgive us?” “I'm sure he would, dear,” she asserted, softly. “And would he give us a house of our own?” ‘I know he would, dearest.” “And would he give us enough to live beautifully on?” “I'm gure of it, Harry.” “And would he take me into the firm?” “Certainly he would.” “And let me run the business to suit myself?” “Of course he would, darling.” She snuggled to his bosom, but he put her aside coldly. ‘ ‘I can never marry you,” he said, hoarse- ly, “Your father is too willing to get you off his hands.” A 5-MILE ROAD RACE ee Contest Open to Amateur Cyclists Un- . der Nineteen. see See WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT FRIDAY | Banquet and Election of the Arling- i ton Wheelmen. CURRENT SPORTING NOTES The five-mile amateur road race given! by George S. Ball will take place Friday | at 3 o'clock on the Conduit road above the District line. The race will be a hand- icap affair, open to riders under nineteen years of age. The start and finish will be at Cabin John Hotel. The entries for the race follow: C. Kenney, F. Lingerback, ‘Tom Fealey, George Nevitt, L. Richard- son, Will Brailey, Eddie Smith, F. Lynch, W. McQueen, J. M. “McQueen, W. Roop, H. Todd, W. Walcott, H. Coxey, J. Beck- ham, B. Beckwith, H. Griffith, R. Cogs- well, J. Koehler, C. Willer, B. Campbell, H. Johnson, F. Stewart, George Walker, H. Talbert, W. Talbert, John Hill, W. Redding, P. L. Ball, G. Bailey, Carl Mueller and Thomas Quantrill. Following is a list of prizes donated Jones & Fellows, saddle; Larimore & Ri enour, pair stockings; Castelberg National Jewelry Company (time prize), scarf pin; R. M. Dobbins, cuff buttons; Cline Bros., exerciser; A. G. Spalding & Bro., lamp G. & J. Manufac’ ‘ing Compan. Cleveland Cycle Company, lamp Cycle Company, lamp; Harry pump; Washington Cycie Company, pump; B. A. Ryan & Co. lometer; Lroquois Cycle Company, lamp; Washington branen, Pope Manufacturing Company, idle; Sylph-Winton Cycle Company, saddle; John Woerner, lamp; Fred Schade, prize; Car- penter Cycle Com, pany, saddle. ELECTION 4 AND BANQUET. A Memorable Gathering of the Ar- lington Wheelmen, The regular monthly meeting of the Ar- lington Wheelmen, with a large majority of the members present, including many invited guests, was held last night at the Hotel Regent. This meeting was of spe- cial importance, as it was the time for the election of officers, which resulted as fol- lows: President, Wm. Gettinger; vice presi- dent, E. Terry; secretary-treasurer, J. Broadbent; lieutenant, R. H. Stone, and second lieutenant, J. H. Walke: The meeting was one of the most interesting and enthusiastic of the season. The re- ports of committees, captain, lieutenant and secretary demonstrated the progress the winged A’s are making in the local cy- cling world. The club is out of debt and a snug sum remains in the treasury. The club is increasing in membership at each meetin, ven new names were added to the and fourteen applications re- ceived, some of the most prominent business men of Wash- ington. roll numbering among them At President Gettinger announced a recess, and the members and invited guests to the strains of a march written for the club, which was played by Mi. Chas. Miller, the club's pianist, filed down in the dining hall of the hotel.” ‘The presi- dent, at the head of the tabje, had seated on his right and left the invited guests, while the vice president and members oc- cupied the other end. During the evening the winged A’s latest song, written by one of the members, was sung by Mr. Miller, the club joining in the chorus; this w followed by a recitation by Guy Mitchell. At this point the president, with appro- priate remarks, awarded the prizes won by the riders in the club's annual Thanks- giving road race. There were in all fifteen prizes, the first being a ‘8 Cleveland bi- cycle, which was presented to Nicholas Eckhardt, jr., and the last, a hair cut, shave and shampoo, which was captured by Dr. Utz. Those present wore boutonnieres _pre- nted by one of the club's most loyal rooters, Mr. W. Warner, and also enjoyed his cigars, of which he sent a box. The club's song and a rousing giving of the club's yell: Hooble, Gobble, Razzle, Dazzle, Sis Boom Bar, The Arlingtons of Washington, Wah Who Wah, marked the close of the meeting. - MAHER AND JACKSON TO Box. Offer of Ocetdental Club Accepted by the Big: Fighters, PITTSBURG, Pa., December 8.—M. J. Connolly, backer of Peter Maher, kas re- ceived a telegram from San Francisco ask- ing if Maher wouid box Peter Jackson next February twenty rounds before the Oc dental Club for 65 per cent of the gross receipts. Maher's opinion was at once sought, and he wired back to Connolly telling him to make the match at once and take the best terms he could get. Connolly at once wired to San Francisco to the sender of the tele- gram telling him to go ahead with thd match, as Maher was willing. The Chevy Chase Club. The annual meeting of the Chevy Chase Club was held at the Shoreham yesterday afternoon, but owing to the absence of a quorum it was impossible to proceed with the election of the board of directors, and the meeting was postponed until Friday, when it will be held at the club house at 4 p.m. The report of the treasurer, James H. Hayden, showed the club to be in a Most satisfactory financial condition, Picked Eleven and Gallaudets. The Gallaudet foot ball team will meet a team picked from the High School elevens at Kendall Green this afternoon. The game is looked forward to as one of the most interesting of the season. To Play Off the Tie. The Western and Business High School foot ball teams will play off today the tie between them in the High School cham- pionship series. It will be remembered that the score in that game was 0-0, and the teams will endeavor today to break this tie, in order that the percentage of the teams may be made up. a BELLE OF SARATOGA, Operetta Presented by Society People for Charity’s Sake. The operetta, ‘Pauline, the Belle of Sara- toga,” was presented before a good audi- ence at the hall at St. Elizabeth’s Asylum Monday evening last, will be repeated this evening at National Rifles’ armory for the benefit of Children’s Hospital, and again repeated the evening of the 15th instant at the armory hall for the benefit of the Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. ‘The company presenting this operetta is made up of young society people of Wash- ington, the full cast having been printed in The Star, Miss Virginia Powell Goodwin appearing as Pauline; Miss Eleanor Si- monds as Clara, and Messrs. Alfred H. Leetch, William C. Looker, Mr. S. Percy Thompson and Mr. Lawrence Reed, re- spectively, representing other principal characters. They are supported by a large chorus of select voices. —_._— Razor in His Pocket- Charles Rollins, a mulatto, pleaded guilty in Judge Kimball's court this morning to the charge of carrying a razor, contrary to law. According to the statement of the officer making the arrest, Charles was following two women on D street, all the time with his hand in his hip pocket. One of the wo- men, it is said, was his wife, and the other his sister. “Fo' "t know that razzer was in me pocke: Charles said when questioned by Judge Kimball. The judge was of a different opinion. “You can go to jail for three months,” was the way he disposed of the case. East Washington Citizens’ Association Inter- ested in Capital Traction Bill. Declaration in Favor of Keepiug Congressional Library Open = at Night—Standing Committees. The East Washington Citizens’ Assocta- { tion met last night and discussed several Quesuous of Imporial voted in favor of ing the Congressional Library open at night, commented on the street extension act and talked in favor of the extension of the tracks of the Capitol Traction Company | along Pennsylvania avenue to the bridge across Anacostia river. The meeting was held in Baum’s Hall, corner of East Capitol and 4th streets, and was called to order by Mr. ‘Thomas Vs Smith, the president, A. F. Sperry acting as secretary. Committees for the ensuing year were ap- nounced by the president. The Standing Committees, These committee are: Executive committee—T. W. Smith, ci man; J. W. Babson, A. F Jeffords, B. W. Clark. On railroads—J. D. Croissant, chairmat J. W. Parrish, Alb Drane, Dr. J. Walter Hodges, B. W. Clark. On streets, avenues and alleys—C. H. Walker, chairman; Solomon Carr, A. Gi- rouard, C. T. Bride, Loring Chappel On water, light and sewers—Edwin H Fowler, chairman; V Dodge, Capt. J. A. Dr. W. B. French. sments and apportionment of ap- propriations—M. 1. Weller, chairman; A. Sperry, A. Bradshaw, Oscar Luckett, R. L. West, Gen. D. S. Walker, Wm. H. Collins On public parks and spaces—W. A. Crof- fut. chairman; W. W. Cheshire, Francis B. Woodbury, F. J. Dieudonne, B. B. Earn- shaw, Jacob Spliedt, R. W. Blair. On schools—Dr. A. Patton, A. T. Stuart, A. D. Wilcox, Dr. A. H. Thompson, Thos. H. Clark. On proposed legislation—O. B. Hallan, chairman; C. P. Reniamin, Appleton P. Clark, Aaron Bradshaw, Thos. H. Clark. Ith, police and charities: Ss. On he: . 8. ~ der, chairman: Dr. W. E. Parson, Prof, J. D. Hird, Dr. W. B. French, Dr. N. P. Barnes. Dr. J. L. Battle, Dr. J. A. Stouten- burgh On reslamation of flats and improvement the channel of the Anacostia river—Tra- L. Jeffords, chairman: A. F. Sperry, J. R. Nottingham, J. A. D. Richards, ‘Thos. W. Smith, Hugh Taggart, Evan H. Tucker. On property rights and titles—Benjamin F. Leighton, chairman. The Congressional 1 rary. Dr. A. Patton, chairman of the commit- tee, reported in favor of haying the ciation take active steps to the Con- gressional Library kept open at night, and favored the circulation of petitions throughout the city in o that the sen- timent of the people might be made known to Congre An animated best_ means to opening of the ave ezarding the in urging the readirg rooms at right followed. members favored Laving the library open Sunday The Proposition of the committee to cireuinte petitions received some opposition, but finally a resolution was favoring the opening of the library night and authorizing the printing of 500 petitions, to be dist zens’ assoc signatures | A. Croffut. Thomas G. buted among the several citi- ations and to be circulated for ations. Dr. W. Dr. Patton, Ss. W. of petitions Anacostia effect was referred to the executive com- Curriden for flats, favored the but the reclamation of circulation the his motion to that mittee and will be reported meeting of the association. Highway at the next xXtension Opposed. Dr. W. A. Croffut spoke in condemnation of the Commissiorers’ new highway exten- sion bill, lately published in ‘The Star. He id the enormous cost to the city for the extension of streets and avenues was not a sed by the new bill, but the work would ve done gradually. Dr. Croffut con- demned the idea cf having the peuple of the city taxed to buy land to be used for strects in the suburbs of the northwest The city, he said, needed a better sewer more schools and many other nd he was not in favor of nd- ing $50,000,000 in pure’ rom speculators i the northwest for the streets. A qua r of the streets in the city were unimproved, he said, and the ociation should bring its influence to bear on Congress for the repeal of the highway act and to prevent the passage of the bill for street extension proposed by the Commussioners. Hi id that when the city was originally laid out the land owners not only gave the government d for the streets, but also every al ate lot. The Railway Bill. Mr. M. I. Weiler said he was in favor of the repeal of the highway act, but thought seme other evening should be taken for its discussion, Mr. Weller referred to the ii! introduced in Congress Monday, providing for the extension of the tracks of the Capital Traction street rail He said the people of East Washington had long petitioned for an extension of the tracks of the company z > to the bridge across the Anacostia river, and, while various extensions were provided fo in the bill, this one was left out. Mr. W ler offered a resolution requesting thi trict committees in Congress to. giv soc ‘on Company's bill, and requesting that the bill be not passed unless the Pennsy vanta avenue extension was provided for in it. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Croftut offered a resolution opposing street extension legislation as proposed in the Commissioners’ bill, which resolution was referred to the executive committee for a report at the next meeting of the as- sociation. the ion a hearing on the Capital Trac- en Using Petroleum as Fuel. The Navy Department has been so fi vorably impressed with the result of the experiments made at the New York navy yard with petroleum as fuel for small boats that it has given orders for a trial on a larger scale of two distinct systems. The torpedo boat Stiletto, at the New York navy yard, is to be fitted up with a system of burners through which the oil is fed into the furnace by blasts of compressed air. At the Norfolk navy yard a corre sponding craft is to be fitted with a s: tem which uses a steam blast to evaporize and burn the oil, and a comparative test will be made of the two methods. —__—— + 2+ The French Market. The French market, which is being held at Masonic Temple, corner of 9th and F streets, by the ladies of the Southern Re- lief Society, drew a large crowd last night. The hall presented the same attractive ap- pearance that it did on the opening night, the pretty dresses of the fair attendants adding much to the general effect. As a Special feature the pupils of Miss Virgie Luckett gave a number of fancy dances that drew enthusiastic applause. General Gancing was indulged in until the close of the market at 11 o'clock. The first luncheon in connection with the market was served by the ladies of the or- ganization yesterday afternoon. 'WENTY YEARS HE LEADER!!! BRONCHITIS, PLEURISY, RHEUMATISM. SCIATICA, LUMBAGO, BACKACHE AND ALL EXTERNAL AILMENTS REMOVED QUICKLY BY BENSON’S which 1s the only POROUS PLASTER tbat cor- tains: powerful and curative modern ingredicnts, YET ILUTELY SAFE and POSITIVE in Its action. BENSON’S PLASTERS PREVENT PNEUMONIA. They do not cure chronic ailments in a minute, nor do they create an electric battery or current 1D the system, nor will they cure by tuerely the label. All such claims are made by QUA and Splntanees ree ee — od by Physicians a ists thro out ely. ilized “‘werld. ‘Their composition is* founded upon true medical skill. Tosist upon a ieimed (falsely) to be just as good as, or better ften, BENSON'S. Get ithe genuine, always re- Mable. Price, 25 cents, 1 | Aedes obese deeded bbb he EE EEE PEELE EEE EEE EE EEE EEE EE EEE EE Throngs of Xmas ing Silver the try cheap everything but Look lets, ily rling Hatr Brushes Conte «Mirrors The Perfumeries. Finest ns landsome packages of F fumery, triple extract—2 0 Chinaware for us to handle china. bonght at sneha price that the § gis Waxhingion such a bang feast wasn't to be resisted. Delft Bu Saucers Imported Perfumes asad EEEEEEEEEE EERE EE EE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEEEEEEEELEEEL EEE EEE EEE FEEL EE EEE EERE EEA EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE ES violet pat 6% in the new forest aving Mugs Handsome sete of Plates, Cups 1 Caps and Saucers Trays of all descriptions Queen Anne Cologne —refined, refreshing. ‘The fo the world. Peruliarly isfying. soc. and $1 bottle, $2 quart S119 finest rich and sat Mertz’s True Violet Water. roilet Water odvr, charmingly natucal 40c., 75c. bottle, at $1.35 pint. The Rest Sachets are es it pays Heliotr and Violet Sha tie at a DAC. OZ, HAIR BRUSHES. to use. Mertz’s chete are strict We are importers Mair Rrushe an or lan Thest exhaustive ment In town MILITARY HAIR BRUSH ES—in ebony, sterling silver, celluloid and natural woods. Military Hair Brushes, $1.48 pair and $2.78 pair, as specials. All styles of hair brushés here at least one-third less than usual pric Mertz’s Pharmacy z + + km a For balls, parties, receptions, the theatre or any formal oc- casion where the dress suit is worn, it is the part of good form to dress the feet in harmony. Fashion is relentless, and reck- ons ordinary footwear notproper. {Gur Opera sh ves mae espectal- ly for formal affairs. It isof mod. erately light construction, cut on the congress pat Tower at the © er than the shoe for street wear. e best Imported patent calf is used; cloth tops, light weight Soles of very best leather; stitched throughout with silk. Elsewhere You must pay from 87 to $10 for a Shor equal to this, but the W. L. Douglas reputatinn has been biatit by selling to the wearer direct the best” shoes made for less monry than the ordinary dealer bays Lhe wholesaler. This elegant shoe doesn’t contribute much to the dividends; nevertheless 4t is sae $3.50 Examine this shoe orany other of our 155 styles, made c mel, Box Ca aia W. L. DOUGLAS, Largest, Manufacturer and Retailer of Men’s Fine Shoes in the World. - BROCKTON, MASS. ‘Shoes purchased at our stores polished free. Soid in this city at No. 1105 Penna. Ave. N.W. Painless Extracting, o0e. Silk cannot be nad at the price of calico. Diamonds cost more than glass. The man «bo oers too much awakens suspicion. Investigation will turn suspl- clon to certainty. We warn the pubile against unscrupulous men who have in- Yaded the honorable profession of den- tistry and are brincing it into disrepute by deceptive advertising. “Cheap” den- tistry is worse than nore. Don’t permit the tricksters to allure you into their clutches by the specious plea of some- thing for nothing. Our prices are rensonable—not too hich or too low Each department is attend- ed by a aman of experience. U. S. Dental Ass'n, an! Cor. 7th and D Sts. N.W. Open Sundays, 10 to 12 o'clock. n019-50a BENSON. Refuse substitutes | HUMORS OF ALL KINDS Cured by ; and the skin made pure ant Cuticura Soap ice! All druggists mblS-m,w&f,1y