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redit is Good.” Of Furniture ii 3 « are to be very popular this 3 Christmas. We anticipated. 3 i Our stock of particularly suit- HI 2 able goods is bigger and better | ; than ever before. Don’t miss 9 . the opportunity of making an early selection—we hold the goods until you wish them de- livered. Dozens of styles of Rockers. Dozens of styles of Tables. Dozens of styles of Desks. Dozens of styles of Chiffoniers. Dozens of styles of Lamps. Dozens of styles of Book Cases. Dozens of styles of China Closets. Dozens of styles of Fancy Chairs. Dozens of styles of Side- boards. a i we fi Our prices are always lower ig than you can find elsewhere |. for the same qualities. We in- ist upon having them so, whether we lose by it or not. “Cash or Credit.” Lansburgh Furniture Co., vq 1226 F St. N.W. & = 100 Doz. Hair Switches, Consigned to us for the purpose of raising money for a New York Hair im; eI We sell you a very fine Switch for, Exactly the same articl $3.50 for $5 doz. Gray and White, from.. Just half of thetr actu: AT THE Louvre Glove Store, sel3-if NO. 919 F ST. Painless - Extracting, oO0e. Silk cannot be had at the price of calico. Diamonds cost more than glass. Th» man who offers too much awakens suspicion. Investigation will turn susp!- clea to cert: ty. We warm the public ageinst unscrupulous men who have in- vaded the honorable profession of den- tisuy and are brinzing it Into disrepute deceptive advertising. “Cheap” den- y is worse than nore. Don't permit tricksters to allure you into their clutches by the specious plea of some- thing for nething. ‘Our prices are reasorable—not too high or too low. Each department is attend- ed by a man of experience, U. S. Dental Ass’n, Cor. 7th and D Sts. N.W. Opes Sundays, 10 to 12 o'clock. Great Reduction In Hair. Switches, poe formerly _ $5.00. Switches, , ; formerly $10.50. Gray Switches, $3.00, formerly Gray Switches, $4. formerly First-class attendants in “Hairdccssing, 10 the 019-50d Imperial Hair Regenerator for restoring gray hair. Rever fails. S. HELLER’S, 720 7th Street N. W. aplé-204 Watches, Diamonds, Etc., To Go at AUCTION! $100,000 worth of fine Diamonds, High-grade Wate k . Clocks, Jewel Brac, ete., will be sold at auction, without reserve, jock of the retiring Well-known tira of : Jacobs Bros., 5 1229 Pa. Ave., Diamond Importers and Jewelers. ab. IST4. Ladies especially invited: to attend these sales. Any article selected will be offered at_once. ‘The firm's own suarentes backs up every representation made by the anctloneer as to the quality of the Every article in the entire stock Is to be sold for what it will bring. Do your Xmas shopping here, and pocket the big retail profits. ¢3 Sales Daily, 11 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. John H, French will conduct the sale for F. Warren Jobnson, Auct. delt-God ; E’RE waiting pa- tiently for a visit from your laundry. Expect it'll come regularly after it’s been here once. Send along a postal or ‘phone 592 telling us to call! Frazee’s Laundry, - Si2 Sth St. 1822 14th St. 3109 M St. OS 12m St. dell-tod COAL LOGIC! ‘The army of housekeepers now using ‘Lee’ Mine Coal proves its superiority. 0 better coal was ever taken from the earth. Join the ranks of “Lee” Coal users. We give full 2,240 Ibs. to the oe ton. "Phoae 729. Johnson Bros., 1206 F St. 1515 7th st. 14th and D sts. s.w. 8d and K sts. 13th and Water sts. aw. dell-164d . . . A GOVERNMENT DAILY Prompt Publication of Consular and Diplo- matic Reports. Innovation Recommended -by Chief Emory Adopted by the Sec- retary of State, Beginning January 1 next the miscellan- eous reports of consular and diplomatic of- ficers upon commerce and industries in for- eign countries will be printed immediately after their receipt at the Department of State in the form of advance sheets, here- tofore issued at intervals as occasion seem- ed to require. The change to what will practically be the daily publication of these reports, excepting Sundays and legal holi- days, has been ordered by the Secretary of State, with the view to the promptest and widest possible distribution of the com- mercial information obtained by the De- partment of State for the benefit of the mercantile and manufacturing interests of the United States. The daily edition is in- tended especially for the use of the news- Paper press, which will thus be enabled to obtain the reports in full with the least delay, the boards of trade, chambers of commerce, associations of exporters and manufacturers, and other organized bodies engaged in the development of our foreign commerce, and of individual firms especial- ly interested in obtaining such data without loss of time. The monthly consular reports, being a reprint of the advance sheets in convenient form for preservation, will be issued as heretofore. Mr. Frederic Emory, chief of the bureau of foreign commerce, is entitled to the credit of the important innovation involv- ed in the daily publication of consular re- ports. In a report to the Secretary of State, which resulted in the adoption of the plan, he described the condition and pros- pects of the bureau with the view to its further improvement. The chief function of the bureau is the collection and publica- tion of diplomatic and consular reports re- lating to the commerce and industries of foreign countries. Since the publication of the monthly periodical, Consular Reports, was begun in 1880, the operations of the bureau have undergone a process of grad- ual development, until now the Department of State, notwithstanding inadequate re- sources for this purpose, has become a great agency for the dissemination, by means of its own publications, the news- paper press, and correspondence with trade organizations and individual firms, of fresh and reliable information from all parts of the world as to commercial movements, in- dustrial activity, development of new fields of enterprise and the practical application of inventions and scientific discoveries to agriculture, mining and processes of manu- facture. Five Classes of Publications, Five distinct classes of publications are now issued by the bureau as follows: Commercial Relations of the United States, in two large volumes, being an- nual reports from consular officers upon trade and commerce, manufacturing and other industries, finance, customs, laws, transportation facilities, etc., with special reference to the opportunities for, or ob- stacles to, the extension of the sales of United States goods abroad; Consular Re- ports, issued monthly, and containing, be- sides the reports of consular officers, either voluntary or in response to instructions from the department, a great variety of valuable matter from our diplomatic rep- resentatives; advance sheets, consular re- ports, being selected reports printed in advance for the special benefit of the pub- lic; special consular reports on particular subjects prepared under special instructions from the department, and lastly, declared exports. “For some time past,” says Mr. Emory, “the fact has been fully recognized that the element of timeliness in getting these reports before the public is of great im- portance. To this end every effort has beeni made to secure the utmost promptt- tude in publication in the order of their relative value, and in spite of the em- barrassment caused until quite recently by an insufficient working force and a meager appropriation, a steady, and, I trust, sub- stantial improvement has been effected. Complaints of tardy publication, which, under old conditions, was in many cases unavoidable, are no longer receiyed, and within the past two years commendation of the celerity with which the reports are printed has come from so many quar- ters that the department may be con- sidered as responding satisfactorily to the demands upon it for this class of infor- mation, though the capabilities of its serv- ice to commerce and manufactures are still but imperfectly developed. The ac- tual degree of progress attained ts best ex- emplified by the fact that, as long a as June, 1895, it had excited the atten- tion of the British chambers of commerce, and, during the past year, it has elicited many complimentary expressions from leading financial, commercial and indus- trial journals of Great Britain. In all of these comments, the practical value of the reports of United States consular offi- cers and the promptness with which they are printed and distributed are the points especially dwelt upon. * * * If we take into consideration the fact that it is only within a recent period that our manufac- turers have turned their attention seri- ously to the export trade and that the con- sular officers have received the stimulus of such activity, supplemented by special instructions from the Department of State, the results which I have endeavored to indicate would seem to be _ remarkable. They are such as, in my judgment, fore- shadow a great future of usefulness for our diplomatic and consular representa- tives in extending the sales of every class of American goods, as well as of raw products, abroad. The average American is almost sure to have the business in- stinct well developed, and added to this is a spirit of enterprise and an energy and dash which give him a great advantage in competition with the slower and more cautious traits of the average European. These are the qualities which, in my judg- ment, have given the consular service of the United States the superiority so freely admitted by the best opinion in Great Britain. What has actually been accom- plishe gratifying though it be, seems to me but an indication of what may easily be done. Thus far, this bureau has had to work under great disadvantages, and I respectfully call attention to the im- portance of liberal provision for future de- velopment in the interests of American commerce, to which our industpies must look for the distribution of their surplus product.” Chief Emory’s Plan. Mr. Emory then details his plan already briefly described, and says: “The proposed change involves an in- creased cost of only about twelve hundred dollars per annum, owing to the fact that the additional expense will be merely that of paper and presswork, and perhaps addi- tional help in the mailing department. The change, on the other hand, will insure economy and promptness in answering re- quests for information and in supplying the newspaper press (a most important agency for the distribution of this infor- mation) with the full reports of the con- suls at the earliest possible moment, and will encourage consular officers, by the speedy publication of their reports, to put forth their best efforts in this direction. As to the latter result, I may remark that the increase of interest among consular officers in the commercial work of the de- partment is very perceptible of late, and that the annual reports to be printed in Commercial Relations, which I hope to have ready by the Ist of January, 1898, promise to be superior to any that have yet been obtained. It will, of course, be for Congress to determine whether provi- sion shall be made for extension of the present system, and also for additional fa- cilities which are sorely needed for the de- velopment of other features of the work.” Extracts are given from leading trade journals of Great Britain, such-as the Iron and Coal Trades Review, the London Financial News, the British Trade Review, the British Trade Journal, the Textile Mai ufacturer of Bradford, the Consular Jour- nal of London, etc., urging greater prompt- itude in collecting and publishing British consular reports and the adoption of the salient features of the United States sys- tem. Many references in foreign journals of recognized standing to the increasing value of the Urited States corsular reports are cited, and it is a significant fact that in foreign official trade organs many of the United States consular reports are reprint- ed, either In whole or in part, in almost every issue. Instances frequently occur where the number of the United States re- Ports quoted from exceeds that of reports from the British consular officers. THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1897-16 PAGES. AMUSEMENTS. KNEISEL QUARTET.—The famous or- ganization known as the Kneisel Quartet gives its first concert of the season -on ‘Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 at the Wash- ington Club, No. 1710 I street. This is its sixth season in Washington, although hitherto its concerts have been accessible only to a limited circle of subscribers, and the general public has had no opportunity to hear them. The members of this quar- tet are leading members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Kneisel being the concert master and Mr. Schroeder the solo violoncellist of that organization. Their playing has been recognized -all over this country by the most exacting critics as the perfection of chamber music for @ number of years. During the last two sea- sons they have made an artistic conquest of London, where their playing was pro- nounced by all the leading journals as sur- passing all expectations and silencing all criticism. They will play quartets by Mo- zart, Beethoven and Tschaikowsky. Tick- ets are on sale at Droop’s and at the door. “PAULINE” TO BE REPEATED.— “Pauline; or, the Belle of Saratoga,” an opera, will be given at National Rifles’ Armory Wednesday evening next at 8 o'clock. The proceeds of the production will be used for the benefit of the Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Miss Vir- ginia Powell Goodwin, a soprano of prom- ise, will appear in the title, and she will be supported by an excellent cast, in which may be mentioned Miss Eleanor Simonds, as Clara, Pauline’s rival; Percy Thomp- son, as Pauline’s interesting father; Mr. Leetch, as Pauline’s lover; Mr. Looker, as an English dude, and Mr. Reid as a de- lneator of negro character. “AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.”—Next, Sun- day evening at the Columbia Theater Rev. Dr. Stafford will lecture on “The Principle of American Citizenship” for the bene- fit of John F. Reynolds Post, No. 6, G. A. R. The well-known ability of the lec- turer and the interest in the theme he has} chosen should attract not only all Grand Army men, but also every one who has pa- triotic impulses. A large number of re- served seats were sold today and the line at the box office indicated that the attend- ance would be great. “ROSEDALE.”—The performance __ of “Rosedale” at the Lafayette Square Opera House next Wednesday evening by the Car- roll Institute Dramatic Club has excited con- siderable interest, not only among the friends of the performers and of the institute, but also among those who recognize good ama- teur talent and are willing to encourage it. The cast has already been given and a smooth performance may be anticipated. Mr. Theodore Friebus, jr., has had charge of the rehearsals and will see that the stage ‘is. properly attended to, and the music will be furnished by the Carroll In- stitute Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Harry Wheaton Howard. — INGERSOLL’S FAITH. Famous Materialist Tells Why He is an Agnostic. In the presence of a large audience Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, at the National Thea- ter last evening, delivered for the first time here his lecture, “Why I Am an Ag- nostic.” The famous materialist was never more eloquent, witty or satirical, and the reasons he gave were evidently fully satisfactory to those who listened to them, with, of course, exceptions here and there. One of these objectors was a man who, arising from his seat in the balcony, cried out to Col. Ingersoll, “I am willing to meet you in open debate.” ‘You're not worth meeting,” scornfully replied the lecturer. “If you believe as you talk you are suffering from petrifica- tion of the heart and putrefaction of the brain. Of course you will be satisfied some day to hear that I will broil, and I suppose you will be there to see me turn. I'm sorry for any man who kas a snake in his heart. Indeed, he has to sleep with it. The snake is there, even when he smells roses.” During the lecture Col. Ingersoll asserted that the pagan philosophers, Zeno, Epicu- rus and Sccrates have a place nearer to the hearts of men and women than the pa- triarchs Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; also, that Keats’ “Eve of St. Agnes” and Byron's “Prisoner of Chillon” are finer productions than any of the literary efforts of St. Paul, the apostle of the Gentiles, and that the author of the Genesis was ag ignorant as a Choctaw chief. pa ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS. John W. Howell's BurinI—Comedy En- tertainment—Personal. John W. Howell, an ex-policeman, who died Wednesday at the home of a relative in Anacostia, in the forty-seventh year of Lis age, was buried Friday from St. Teresa’s Church, Rev. Father M. P. Sulli- van officiating. Interment was made in Congressional cemetery. Miss Mary M. Middleton of Springfield, Md., and Mrs. Iney Chase of Hartford, Cenn., are visiting Miss Mary E. Middle- ton on Harrison street. The Anacostia branch of the weather bureau signal service has been trans- ferred to the charge of Mr. James W. Bartley who will, kereafter fly the signals from his building on Monroe street. Mr. Thomas Williamson is having con- structed at the corner of Buchanan and Monroe streets a two-story frame build- ing. The entertainment given at Masonic Hall Wedrescay evening last, by the Sousa Comedy Company, for the benefit of Anacostia Council, No. 16, Junior Order of United American Mechanics, attracted a large audience. The presentation of Mi Jarley’s wax works opened the exer- z the persens taking part being Miss Emma Craigen and Messrs. Antony A. Sousa, Frank Rebstock, Frederick Moore and Harry Connor. The Sousa Quartet, composed of Messrs. Van Potter, Graham, Embric and H. E. Sprucebank, rendered several songs. Others participating were: Willie Collier, Misses Pike, Morrison, Ball, Daisy Joyce, Bernays and Messrs. Warren, Goss, Lord, Creecy and Connor. The Ma Eattan Mandolin Club rendered music dur- ing the evening. Mr. Alpheus C. Hcops has returned from Waldron, Michigan, where he was called by a telegram announcing the serious con- dition, resulting from accident, of his brother, Harrison Hoops. The latter died before Mr. Hoops reached his bedside. Officer Stevens of the Anacostia police station recently returned from a_ five days’ leave of absence, which he spent in Philadelphia. _——————— THE LEMON COLLECTION. The Corcoran Gallery of Art Very Materially Enriched. The Corcoran Gallery of Art has been very materially enriched by the valuable collection of oil paintings, water colors and etchings belonging to the late Capt. George E. Lemon and procured by him during many v.sits abroad. The collec- tion, which contains works by many well- known artists, comprises eleven pictures, and was presented to the Corcoran gallery by the legatees of the late owner. ‘The pictures are Detaille’s “General of the First Empire,” Van Marcke’s “Cow in the Meadow,” Feliz Ziem’s “A Street in Cairo,” Rosa Bonheur’s “The Bull,” Chialiva’s “Old Shepherd With His Chil- dren and Flock,” Mortimer Meupes’ “Vis- ta” and ‘“Venitian Balcony,” marine scenes in ofl and in water by William Richards, a landscape by Jean Charles Gazin and a proof engraving on parch- ment by Jacquet of Meissonier’s “Na- poleon in His Glory.” The pictures will be shortly hung and will add very greatly to the beauty and attractiveness of the ‘gallery, ecshiar iia THE LARGEST CIRCULATION is a great thing for advertisers seeking publicity for their ‘an- nouncements. THE BEST CIRCULATION is a great thing for advertisers want- ing results from their announce- ments. WHEN BOTH THESE REOQUI- SITES can be found in a single medium advertisers are fortu- nate, indeed. IN THE EVENING STAR they get them both. Its Circulation is both the Largest and the Best in Washington, : THE NURSERY STAKES “TEFOr— Some of the Most Promising Two-Year-Olds Tnoluged. a. Nearly Every (Great Racing Stable ali A Represented—Emtries Left After Many Deciirations. “Ht During the spring meeting of the Wash- ington Jockey Club “afi the Benning track rext April the richest stake race ever run in the District will be decided, the “Washington Nursery.” The event is for two-year-olds, its value being $4,000, of which $2,200 goes to the winner, $500 to the second horse and $300 to the third. To the nominator of the winner $500, to the nominator of the second $300, to the nominator of the third $200. By subscrip- tion of $10 each for colts and $5 each for fillies (to close February. 2, 1807,) the only forfeit if declared by September 1, 1897. If left in after September 1, 1897, to pay $20 each for colts and $10 each for fillies. If left in after April 1, 1898, to -Pay $30 each for colts and $20 each for files. Starters to pay $50 each regardless of sex. Should there be any surplus from subscriptions or entries over the adver- tised value, it shall be paid 50 per cent to the winner, 30 per cent to the second and 20 per cent to the third. _ Weights, Penalties and Allowances. To carry—colts, 115 pounds; fillies and geldings, 112°pounds; winners of a race of any value, 3 pounds; of two or more of any value, 7 pounds extra. Colts or fillies by horses or out of mares that had never produced a winner previous to January 1, 1897, allowed 3 pounds; of both, 5 pounds, which allowance must be claimed at time of entrance, Half mile. Entries closed the 2d of last February, with 203 nominations, of which 132 were colts and 71 fillies. Of these 94 declared the 1st of September, of which 67 were celts and 27 were fillies. There were left in 109, of which 65 are colts and 44 are fillies, all of which are eligible to start. Among them are included some of the most promising youngsters in the country, about every great racing stable being rep- resented, ex-Secretary of the Navy W. C. Whitney being represented by two fillies. The following are those left in: Appleby, L. O., ch. c., by Knight of El- lerslie-Katie; b. f, by Knight of Ellerslie- Galliard. Adkell & Young—Br. c. Spurs, by Strath- more Ontawine a4 e, .—B. f. - Imp. Little Lady 11, ©” PY ‘mp. Meddler Atkins, H. S.—Ch, c., by Strathmore-Miss Epaent B. elmont A.—B. c, Sundr Rayon d'Or-liss; hie, Catanelt, he, MaP: netizer-imp. Kate Allen; ch. g. Filon d’Or, by imp. Rayon d’Or-Fides. Bauer, J.—B. c., by imp. Ben Strome- Puzzolana; b. c. by imp. Ben Strome-Adora; ch. f. by imp. Ren Strome-Acra; b. f., by imp. Ben Strome-Last Ban. Brennan J.—Ch. ¢., by Clarendon-De- Struction; b. c., by Clarendon-Blue Bells; bik. c., by Inspector B.-Theodora; br. f.. by Troquois-Trade. Wind; b. f., by Long. street-Mythology; b. -f., by “Longstreet- Honeymoon. ; Curtis, J. S.—B. ¢. Method, by imp. Or- der-Victorine; b. Muggins, by Knight of Ellerslie-Belle Daly; eh. c. Indian Chief, by Knight of Elfersiie-Pocahontas: ch, f. Tudesque by Knight of Bllerslie-Tudie. tcqhristy, J. DB. t,"by Longstreet-Can- olet. F Colt, J. W.—Chi f., by imp. Ben Strome- Favor Ban, Chanler, W. A.B. 'c. The Purser, Pursebearer-Camilla; ‘p. c. Whisperine. I Cahn, J. C.—Ch. ble; ch. by by. Himyar- -, by Chance-Outscram- by Chante-imp. Playingtields. Daly, C.—Ch. ¢, Rusher, by Mag- netizer-imp. Rushiight, Doerr, J and W.—B. ¢, by imp. Great Tom-Glenview. 1 1. 5 M. F. Dwyer—B. c., by imp. Great Tom- Bric-a-Brac} b. c., by Tremont-Tassel; blk. ¢., by Tremont-Haytt;"b. ¢.. by imp. Gold- finch-Faux Pas}. bi .@4; by Himyar-Grace 2. J. Dwyer—Ch. c:, by Hanover-Florence U. Eggleston—Br. f., by Vocalic-Rose. L. H. Ezell—Ch, c, Coltness, by Fonso- Austerity. L. Elmore—Br, Maria. M. J. Ficklin—B. c., by Longstreet-Bou- lotte; b. c., by imp. Great Tom-Bessie K. E. L. Graves—B. ‘c., by Duke of Mont- rose-Violet. T. Greenwood—B, ¢., by imp. Kinda. H. Hamlin—B. c., by Clarendon-Castilla. J. Huffman—Ch. f., by Magnetizer-Mon Droit; ch. f., by Chance-War Mantle; ch. f., by Chance-Locust Bloom. T. P. Hayes—Ch. f., by Hanover-The Niece. _T. J. Healey—Br. f. Sparrow Wing, by imp. Candlemas-Maudlin. J. B. Haggin—Br. c., by imp. Golden Gar- ter-Ventura; br. c., by imp. Watercress- Shasta; ch. f., by imp. Goldfinch-Firenza; bik. f., imp. Midlothian-Miss Woodford. 5 J. F. Hughes—Ch. ¢., by imp. Eothen-Re- ax. E. by Tristan-Emma Mack. of W. Jennings—B. f., by Dutch Skater- Woodranee; ch. f., by Atlantic-imp. Schol- astie. S. C. Lynne—B: c. Himtime, by Himyar- Santine. M. Murphy—Ch., ¢., by Sir Dixon-Bram- baletta; b. f., by Knight of Ellerslie-Aquil- on; b. f£., by Kingston-Repeat. J. E. Madden—Ch. c., by imp. Great Tom- Endurance; b. c., by Luke Blackburn- Lythe; b. ¢., by Sir Dixon-Emma Hanley; b._f. Simla, by Hindoo-imp. Richochet. R. F. Myers—Ch. f., by Himyar-Radha. A. H. and D. H. Morris—Ch. c., by imp. Goldfinch-Cachuea; ch. c., by Russell-imp. Certamen; b. f., by Springfield-Active; b. f., by Plevna-Ambulance; b. f., by imp. Ga- lore-Issaquena. J. McLaughlin—B. c., by imp. Sir Modred- Nonage; ch. c., by imp. Golden Garter-Mol- lie Walton; br. c., by imp. Order-Fancy; ch. f., by imp. Order-Miss Saxon; br. f., by imp. Order-Longalette. J. D. Neet—B. f., Souchon, by Himyar- Tarantella. O, Rhodes—B. c., by Tenny-Lorraine. W. B. Sink—Ch. c., by Knight of Ellerslie- Pansy. Cc. W. Stanton—B. c., by imp. Loyalist- Fantine. G. E. Smith—B. or br. c., by Sir Dixon- Roseville. ae Stuart—Ch. c., by Hindoo-La Esmer- a. ‘4 J. Sanford—B. f., by imp. Meddler-Spring- le. E. K. Salisbury—B. or br. f. Eonay, by Eon-Essay. J. 8. Stark—B. f., by Eon-Miss Rhodie. B. G. Thomas—Ch. c., by imp. Victory- Hegiaz; ch. c., by tmp. Victory-Feliciti b. c., by imp. Victory-Jewela; b. f., by im Victory-Sis Himyar; b. f., by imp. Victory- Hymnal; b. f., by Himyar-Lula 8.; b. f., by Himyar-Jewel Ban: b. £., by Himyar- imp. Astolat. a 8. Trowbridge-Br. ba by Okema-imp. Cresstd; b. c., by Okema-imp. Ochone; ch. c., by Okema-Murf; tx f., by Okema-Ver- gie; b. f., by Sykeston-Jewel. R. W. Walden'& Sdéns—BIk. c., by Iro- quois-Nellie Grand;/b.;c., by imp. Galore- Fillette. = W. C. Whitney-IB. f., by imp. Meddler- Petraea; b. f., by impj Order-Fortitude. R. G. adage 2 c., by imp. Golden Garter-Fedelma, *i i A. White—Ch. f., byyimp. Order-Gladaga. Whitaker & Parish—Ch. c. Sir Dean, by Eon-Lady Dean. ae R. T. Wilson, jr—Ch: c., by Himyar-Fa- voress. mA M, Young—Ch. ¢., by. Hanover-Despenia; b. ¢, by Hanover-Delphine; ch. c., by Strathmore-Zuhlan. —.— Charges Wife With Desertion. ‘Ernest E. Genus, through Attorney Campbell Carrington, has filed a petition for divorce from Ellen D. Genus. They were married February 7, 1892, it is stated, and Mr. Genus says his wife deserted him —_.>—_—_ Steamer Libeled. Samuel Wilson, a stevedore, late Satur- day afternoon filed a libel against the lum- ber schooner “Casper Heft,” now lying at the foot of 6th street, to recover $10 claim- ed to be due him for sérvices. @, by Hanover-Biack Victory- Johnson—B. A reason for the faith that is in him. A re- sponsible citizen of the south writes: From ob- servat a great pomber of cases I un- hesitat pronounce Halvation Oil to be the HIGHWAY EXTENSION. Further Consideration of Subject by Board of Trade. The consideration of the highway exten- sion act was continued Saturday afternoon at a meeting of the board of directors of the board of trade at its rooms, 1410 G street northwest. In addition to the mem- bers of the board there were present, by invitation, the members of the special com- mittee on the highway extension act, the committee on streets and avenues, District Commissioners Black and Wight, and sev- eral citizens who have taken a special in- terest in the matter. Numerous maps and charts from the Commissioners’ offices were placed on exhibition, which showed the various details of street extension, and in the interchange of views these exhibits were explained. This meeting was practically a continua- tion of the one held Friday, and the pur- pose of both was to give the members of the special committee appointed to con- sider this matter the benefit of the views of the directors and others specially con- cerned, so that the report of the commit- tee, which is to be presented to the board of trade the 20th instant, could be based upon a more general knowledge of the wishes of the people. The discussion at the meeting Saturday covered the ground very fully and was har- monious. It was thought the suggested changes in the highway act would be of benefit to the city and would meet with general approval. There was a concur- rence in the various details of the proposed ee which was outlined in Saturday's tar. Mr. Theodore W. Noyes, the president of the board, presided, and George W. Har- ries, the secretary, was in his place. There were also present the following directors: H. F. Blount, A. T. Britton, R. Ross Perry, Henry L. Biscoe, John Joy Edson, A. P. Fardon, Archibald Greenlees, M. M. Parker, Charles B. Church, Frank Hume, James W. Somerville, Thomas W. Smith, W. 38. Thompson, 8. W. Woodward, Beriah Wil- kins, George Truesdell and W. J. Newton. The members of the special committee on the highway extension act and the commit- tee on streets and avenues of the board of trade present, aside from those belonging to the directorate, were A. S. Worthington, W. F. Mattingly, Chapin Brown, James B. Wimer, Joseph Paul, M. A. Ballinger, H. D. Walbridge, Loring Chappel, E. F. Droop and W. G. Lown. - Mr. Nathaniel Wilson and Mr. C. C. Glover were present by invitation. At the annual meeting of the board of di- rectors, held several weeks ago, the appoint- ment of an executive committee was left open by the president. This committee has been announced now and is composed as follows: A. T. Britton, chairman; Messrs. Beriah Wikins, Samuel Ross, C. J. Bell, C. B. Church, George Truesdell, W. W. John- ston, Henry L. Biscoe, W. S. Thompson, F. L. Moore, Chapin Brown, 8S. W. Woodward and James L. Norris. —— LABOR WANTS RECIPROCITY. Wants, in Turn, Protection Against the Unemployed of Europe. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Now that Congress has met for the pur- pose of general legislation it would be well to remind the government and the members of both houses of Congress of their prom- ised legislation for American labor. In al- most every commercial country in Europe is heard the cry of the ages, How to solve the problem of the unemployed? During the tenure of office of Mr. Cleveland we were, in all states in the Union, compelled to maintain our own unemployed, and we did it without advising them to go back to their futheriand. While the workingmen are always glad when the government can raise sufficient revenue to keep them out of the hands of the bondholders, they are also glad when the manufacturers and farmers can get good prices for their pro- ducts, but while the prices go up and wages have had a tendency to follow products during the past nine months, they have not kept proportionate pace. Now that the factories of Europe are closing down it will be only natural for the underpaid Eu- ropean workman to turn his eyes in the di- rection of our shores. But it is only fair for labor to ask for reciprocity. One year ago the wage earners cheerfully raliled to the call of the manufacturers, to enable them, through legislation, to compete with manufacturers of Europe. Now in return we demand that the American wage earner shall be protected by legislation, by closing the flood gates of immigration. Unless Congress takes prompt action the contest of life will be worse under protection than under free trade. I have crossed the Atlantic ocean 200 times, making 100 outward voyages from Europe with emigrants on board, and from twenty-nine years’ experience I judge that woe more than 10 per cent have $5 on land- ing. If we will study the last thirty years of commercial history we shall find that Eng- land has had many municipal and par- liamentary commissions investigate the problem of the unemployed. Other coun- tries have done the same, and the general remedy has been to give the unemployed free passage to America. England today realizes that she will again have to dump her starving poor here. Italy has found herself bankrupt, and is today sending us her starving population until prosperity again returns to her shores. In the mean- time the bone and sinew of our American freedom will be the sufferers, unless Con- gress is patriotic enough to help American labor through legislation to close the flood gates through which these people arrive. Now, after carefully and thoroughly wad- ing through many volumes from the pens of labor leaders, I have reached the con- clusion that should our present government promptly carry out their promises to labor they will have no fear of meeting their constituents either in 1898, '99 or 1900: Anxious for the welfare of the govern- ment and the workers, I beg room for this to be inserted in your columns. WILLIAM SPROW. Cleveland, Ohio, December 9, 1897. —— AGED MARYLANDER DEAD. Samuel Darby of Montgomery County Succumbs to Heart Trouble. Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. BOYD'S, Md., December 13.—Funeral services over the remains of the late Sam- uel Darby of Barnesville, Montgomery county, Md., were held at the family resi- dence this afternoon at 2 o’clock. Inter- ment at Monocacy cemetery, Beallsville, Md. Mr. Darby died here at 5 o'clock yes- terday morning, aged seventy-two years. Death was due to heart trouble. Mr. Darby was one of “Montgomery county’s most esteemed “and respected citi- zens. He served two terms as judge of orphans’ court for this county, and was twice defeated for same office. At the time of his death he was one of the directors of the Montgomery County National Bank at Rockville. He owned a large farm in Barnesville district, and was possessed of considerable means. Two sons survive him, Chas. R. Darby, a prominent farmer, and William W. Darby, a merchant at Barnesville. ——— Study of the Renal: ce. Saturday evening last, at 1903 Harewood ayenue, the Le Droit Club entered upon the season’s study of the Renaissance, Mr. Edward W. Vaille,- jr., being the host. Miss Clara M. Upton and Mr. Nathan Heard read papers relative to the history of that period. Miss May Gannett read se- igetions from Romola, Miss Bessie Gardner and Mr. Howard Coombs added to the evening’s pleasure with their musical selections. The literary program was followed by an exhibition of lantern slides and other amusements. Re- freshments were served by Mrs. Bocock and her able assistants. The club includes Mrs. Charles Chilton Moore, jr., the Misses Heard, Gannett, Cummings, Brown, Clapp, Gardner, Colla- Joahun, Armes, Bartlett, Moulton: Work: C me let yuiton, - ane Tiara, ‘Vaile, Jordan and Coombs. —_>— Artist Heaton Wants a Divorce. A telegram from Perry, Okla., announces that August G. Heaton, the well-known artist, who resided in Washington for many years, has filed a suit for divorce Tn Ne York gic, thirty, as was a New years ee, een coe understood, contest husband's suit, 15 AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN The Funeral of John Bateman Took Place Lucy Johnson Arrested Charged With False Pretenses—Other Inter- The funeral of John Bateman took place this morning at 9 oclock from Trinity Catholic Church, where a solemn mass of requiem was chanted for the repose of his soul. The cortege left the late residence of the deceased at 3416 O street a few min- utes before the hour for the services in the church. A large number of friends of the deceased attended. His demise oc- curred Saturday morning at 7:30 o'clock. He had been confined to his bed for four- teen or fifteen weeks from the effects of ccorsumption, The young man was twenty- four years of age, and was well known. He was a son of Mrs. Anne E. Bateman and the late Thomas J. Bateman. Lucy Johnson, a colored domestic, whose age is given as eighteen, was arrested Saturday upon the rather serious charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. It is alleged that the girl had been in the employ of a well-known family in George- tewn, which dealt at the provision and gro- cery store of George G. Cost, corner of 30th and M streets. The servant lost her place some days ago, but Mr. Cost did not know of it, and it is said she continued to come to the store with orders, getting chickens and other eatables, all of which were charged against the name of her former employer. When this was discov- ered a warrant was sworn out by Mr. Cost for the girl's arrest. George Washington, a well-known colored character, was in “Boston” Saturday night and could not keep straight. He was ar- rested by Policeman Harrison on a charge ef disorderly conduct. He resisted arrest and assaulted the officer, doing but little damage, however, and an extra charge of assault was placed against him. This morn- ing he went to jail for two months on this count, while a sojourn of thirty days in the workhouse was imposed for his disorderly actions. Anna K. Simington has bought of David D. Stone and John D. Croissant, truste: lots 27 and 28 of block 25, of the American University Park addition. The considera- tion is placed at $1,000. Miss Rebecca Hyde and Miss Esther Dodge are in Baltimore, the guests of Miss Jane Forbes. pee re Abracadabra Club Entertained. The Abracadabra Club met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Appleton P. Clark, jr. Miss Doherty gave an interest- ing sketch on the life of Mark Twain. Dr. W. A. Croffut entertained the club by a talk on Alaska and the Klondike, and Rep- resentative Theobold Otjen, Mr. L.D. Clark, Mr. Brock and Mrs. Davis discussed the subject. Mr. Gilbert A. Clark sang the “Voice of the Ocean,” accompanied by May Hunter; Mrs. Alfred Wood T. W. Scott’ each gave a recite Miss Gertrude Buckingham rendered a mandolin solo, accompanied on the piano by Miss Reese. = Mr. Charles A. Abbot was appointed a member of the executive commitiece. The hestess furnished refreshments. Among the visitors were Miss Sue Buckingham, Mrs. Leit Mr. and Mrs. Allen C. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. York and Mr. and Mrs, L The next meeting will be at Dr. W. A. Croffut’s residence, December 22. —— Field Day for Students. The Rev. J. Macbride Sterrett, D. D., pro- fessor of philosophy at Columbian Univer- sity, and the junior class of the Institu- tion, had a field day Thursday iast. They made an excursion to the laboratory of Dr. Elmer Gates, at Chevy Chase. Revs. Mr. Ward and Dr. J. S. Lemon were also of the party. Reaching the laboratory an infor- mal Jecture was delivered by Dr. Gates, fol- lowed by a visit to the laboratory proper. The lecture dealt with the science of men- * ation, a synthesis of six experimental scli- ences—biological, psychology, subjective bio- Psychology, sociological psychology, psy- chological biology, subjective psycho-bi- ology, psychological sociology. The speaker showed the importance and practicability of brain building, particularly the relation of brain building to pedagogy and ethics. He believes not only that science and religion are not contrary to each other, but that some time they will merge into identity. About one-half hour was passed in the laboratory, mainly devoted to most recent results in microscopy. eS Wants Deeds Construed. Marion B. Jackson has filed a bill in equity, naming Mabel B. McNett and Anna McNett as defendants, asking the court to construe certain deeds and to appoint a trustee to convey certain interests in sub lot 19, square 134. ———————— ‘Trees for Columbia Heights. Secretary George Simmons of the Colum- bia Heights Citizens’ Assoctation has been informed by the Commissioners that the planting of trees on Roanoke and other streets in Columbia Heights as have the grade and line permanently established by the setting of curb has already been or- dered and the work will be done during the coming spring, if the condition of the ap- propriations at that time will permit. peerage see Central Class Reunion. ‘The class of "97, Central High School, will hold its first annual reunion at Carroll In- stitute Hall Monday evening, December 27. Quite a large number of the members have signified their intention to be present, and the affair promises to be a success. The first part of the evening will be taken up by a business meeting, after which dancing will be the order. The executive committee of the class has charge of the arrange- ments. ————— Berean Church Incorporated. Articles incorporating “The Berean Bap- tist Church of Washington, D. C.,” have been filed with the recorder of deeds. The trustees for the first year are stated to be James Storum, John A. Pierce, William H. Goines, James W. Muse and Charles S. Syphax. —_»>—_ Baptist Charch Fat The fair and bazaar, which was given by the members and friends of St. Luke's Bap- tist Church, Brightwood, and_ continued four nights, was very successful, netting $110 for the use of the church. —— Eastern Star Election. At the last regular meeting of Adah Chapter, No. 6, O. E. 8., the following offi- cers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. Clara Texton, W. M.; Dr. Jos. Jouy, W. P.; Miss Cora Wetzel, A. M.; Mrs. Grace Holtzclaw, secretary (re-elected); Mrs. Charlotte Holday, treasurer; Mrs. Flora Zea, conductress; Mrs. Annie Riggles, asso- ciate conductress. —_>——_ Capital Traction Team Runs Away. A pair of horses broke loose from a Capital Traction car yesterday morning about 11 o’clock near 14th and L streets and ran away. Near the corner of K street the -horses were stopped, but not until after they had demolished a tree box. —- Elects Officers. At the meeting of National Capital Coun- cil, No, 447, National Union, held the 9th instant the folowing officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, H. O. Si- mons; vice president, C. F. Mallard; speaker, J. 8. Briggs; ex-president, Wil- liam R. Hartley; secretary, R. L. Hunter; GEORGETOWN ADV'TISEM’TS Quaint Little Old-time Dresden Clocks, $1.50. ‘These prettily decorated LUttle time- ieces make charming and useful gifte, Fitted with ne American inovenient. —— You'd pay a dollar more anywhere — else in the city. Gold-rimmed Spectacles for old folks, — fitted with fine lenses, for as low as $3. Biackford’s, 3125 Fi Street. ae4-18t,14 TableRaisins, 12°~ You can take this item as a fair criterion of the starting price point of each separate Une of our extensive assortment of Christ mas table delicactes. All kinds of Candies, every variety of Nuts and Dried Frults, fine a and New Lemons and Oranges. ft Erompt “delivery evertehere. Thomas L. Hume, des-18t,14 SPECIAL DRUG SALE. Paine's Celery Com: e Terraline ES eae iption. % Pure Cod Liver Ol, Parke, Davis & Co..35e. pint Pho tie Emulsion, fresin Hache Pin s. Scott'a Fualaic ack Rubber Nipples, beat 3 Absorbent Cotton; Ih packages = —=. IN THE CHURCHES, The Baptist Social Union of Washington held its annual meeting Friday night in the red parlor of the Ebbitt House. election of officers fer the year 189 resulted as follows: President, Charles W. Needham; vice presidents, Dr. D. S. Fos- ter and S. W. Woodward; secretary, Miles M. Shand; treasurer, Dr. George C. Sam- son; directors, J. J. Darlington, Prof. 0, T. Mason, F. S. Deiand, Prof. L. D. Lodge, Joseph B. Bailey, F. ck, Dr. R. The H. Gunnell; audito AL Muddi- man and Percy S. Fi At the meeting night important changes were effected in the constitution, and plans were discussed whereby the union might better fulfill the particular mission for which such organizatons are created. Much enthusiasm prevailed over the pro- posed changes and plans, which augurs well for the success of the union under its efficient ard popular president. The ic of Hamline M. E. auspices of the literary evening had a discus- sion, in hrief addresses, of such topics as “Early Life of The Fam- ily at Epworth “Work in America,” to England,” “Charles Wesley and His Hymns” and “Methodism Today.” This lengue devoted one evening each month to a literary and musical entertainment of this cha the object being not merely to entertain, but to instruct. The young people of the church are engaged in many lines of re- Kzious activity, The eleventh anniversary of the Wash- ington Pr erian Alliance will be held tcemorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the W ern Presbyterian Church, Rev. pestor. This is an organization of the P: byterian churches of this city for prome ing their fellowship and advancing their general interests and influence, especially in the matter of church extension, Thelr work of the past year has largely “Return consisted in special aid and encourag ment to Eckington and Eastern Presbye rian churches. annual meeting Mr. John W. ident of the will pre- 5 s will 1 ade by Rev. Dr. e from New York to take char nton Temple Church. The music will be rendered the newly organized choir of the church, * of Miss May Levers, Mrs. Adele Mr. John M. Rieman, Mr. Robert 3. Sutton and Mr. Harry G. Kimball, the latter orgamst and precentor. They will sing Buck's stival Te Deum,” Gounod's “King of Love” and Buck's “Fear Not Ye, O Israel.” The quarterly meeting of the women’s missionary societfes of the Baptist churches of the District will be held at the First Baptist Church, 16th street, this afternoon and evening, with a basket lunch between the sessions. Miss Buhlmaier o Baltimore, missionary of the Woman's M sionary Union of the Southern Board, will make an address on er work. This evening Dr. Sheldon Jackson will give an illustrated lecture on Alaska, with stere-= opticon views. ims GRAND VISITATION, by Independent Council, Jr. 0. U. A. My Receive Grand Officers. Independent Council, No. 2, Junior Or- der United American Mechanics, at a re- cent meeting held at its hall, 902 Pennsyl- vania avenue northwest, received a visit from the following grand officers: Frank S. Neikirk, state councillor; J. D. Schofield, state vice councillor; T. P. Moore, junior past councillor; W. L. Boyden, state coun- cillor secretary; E. A. Reed, treasurer; C. 0. Bohrer, chaplain; J. S. Espey, warden; Fred. Erdman, conductor; J. D. Avery, in- side sentinel; G. W. Collins, outside senti- nel; S. A. Todd, state council deputy. Se- lections on the piano were rendered by Professor Garland and songs by Professor James H. Cathell and others, and inter- esting remarks were mage by ‘several vis- iting mechanics, after which all retired to a large dining room, where the members of the committee, with the assistance of their wives, served refreshments, which in- cluded all ‘the delicacies of the season. About 200 members and visitors were pres- ent. The next visitation by the state council officers will be to Andrew Jackson Council, No. 6, Thursday, December 16, corner of 4#2 and G streets southwest. ER SEAN, Official Orders Issued. ‘Tho following orders have been made by the Commissioners: That two vitrified block driveways be jaid in 5th street northwest between New York avenue and K street, and that tree space in front of 2033 Florida avenue be paved, the work in both cases to be done under the permit system. That 382 feet of 6-inch water main be laid in 10th street between H and I streets. ‘That 520 feet of 6-Inch water main be laid in the east side of 18th street between Columbia road and Kalorama avenue. pots spears Decided in the Negative. A debate on the annexation of the Ha- waiian Islands was held by the students of Georgetown College Saturday night. Two students spoke for each side of the contro- versy, the champions of the affirmative be- ing Mr. James 8. McCarthy of Mississipp! and Goundry W. Bingham of Alabama; negative, Mr. Frederick Schade of Virginia and Mr. Waters E. Brown of the District of Columbia. The decision was rendered by a committee consisting of Rev. Flournoy Menefee, president of Washington College; Hon. Charles Pelham of Virginia and Mr. Charles U. Darr of the District bar. Judg- ment was in favor of the negative side of the question. meee = are the first considera- tions when buying Liquors for Family Use. OLD CROW-~ HERMITAGE WHISKIES - are Bottled in Bond under the Im- mediate Supervision of the U. S. Government. Note.—The Internal deaag eters Goeeer ae

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