Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1897, Page 11

The Busy Gas 8th 8th and Market 1 Market Space. | S. Kann, Sons &Co. The Last Days of Pompeii Were not any more destructive than the closing days of Yuletide in our Toy Department. Old Santa Claus Has made a positive demand that we shall give everybody something for a mere nothing, and as he is monarch of all he surveys at this time of year, we willingly comply with his wish and offer the best Toy Values Of the Season. Dolls! Dollsi! Dolls! Three Cheers for Dolls. That never eat. That never sleep. That never cry. And never die. WE HAVE THEM IN ALL SIZES, IN ALL AGES, IN ALL PRICES. A regiment of Dolls already dressed. One in a box. We won't say that they are as large as the giant that Jack killed, but they show a great deal of growth for the price suave eonaewee Pcs thorn ee Jointed Body Dolls, actually dressed in the latest fashion—you can’t tell one from the other if it wasn’t for the difference in dress....... 5c. Dolls dressed as Clowns—look just as funny as the clown at the circus. The other dolls enjoy their company very much. Only.. 10c. veral hundred Bisque Dolls, with jointed body and complete out- fit, nicely put up in single boxes... Oc. Dolls 13 inches high—not a particle of superstitious on account of their height—dressed i in different colored silks, with hats to match, nicely arranged in single boxes SC. Handsome Dressed Dolls, which were 75c., reduced on account of old Kris Kingle’s orders to. . 43c. Extra Large Dolls, nicely dressed, old enough and large enough to play mother. They were sold from $1.00 to $2.00. Every good little girl shall have one for 3c. Unbreakable Dolls, look like they came from Klondike, elatnes all trimmed with warm fur.......... - 25c. An unlimited line of Real French Dolls, known as Ladies of Qual- ity, dressed in the height of the latest Parisian ideas. From 98c. to $5.00. WERE VERY NEAR TWIC MUCH TWO WEEKS AGO. Large size Kid and Jointed Body Doils reduced from soc. to.. 25¢. Very large size Kid Body Dolls, with pretty eyes that move and shoes and stockings that you can take off and put on. Were 75c. Now 50c. Shooflys and Skin Rocking Herses. A well-made Shoo Fly reduced from 75c. to...........+++---50€. Shoo Flys with chimes, that plays as the child rocks. Reduced -swinging Shoo Flys, with stationary base, an indestruct- $2.75 , mounted on the latest patent swinging rods in various - §3.48 to $9.98 The Liberty Bell Shoo Fly, balanced by a hundred and twenty-pound weight, which can be so adjusted it will fit any child. Skin Horses are all well represented, from the small Shetland Pony to the fiery Arabian steed. The prices are just about one-half of what they were. The Great Combination Board upon which four different and very popular games can be played—Checkers, Chess, Archrena and Ditch Saarente oat es pe ee ee Ne weiciors sivicn se DS The game of Crokoline, a beautiful parlor game for both old and young, made on the regulation size board, maple base and cherry trim- ming. Full direction with each game..........0.002 cece eee eee $2.48 ool and Billiard Tables Complete. veral hundred Tool Chests are to be sold from .23¢. to $2.69 spress Wagons large enough to haul freight—at special low to Double able toy... Young Colts sizes, from prices. Trieveles, Bic prices than ever. yeles and Velocipedes—all safeties and much lower in Our Line of Mechanical ARE AND IRON TION TOY COMPLETE BLO MAKE eNPEN — Ke CHEN T NOUGH FOR IN i THAT u LANTE pak How ¥ AS) PER®ECT THAT YOU CAN COOK A Me AL “ON. Chiffoniers—Secretaries — Rolling Desks, Book Cas« little ones, in hardwood and white enamel. lw HANE {POLL CARRIAGES, MADE AND FINISHED LIKE THE REGULAR BABY \ AIND- ST 43c. and Up to $5.00. Drums. Drums. Drums. ALL SORTS OF DRUMS—DRUMS LARGE ENCUGH TO JOIN THE ARMY WITH. Books, many Juvenile Books as there are youngsters—any one can af- ford to buy a book at the prices we have them at. 4c. Up to 98c. mere song—reduced to Ic., 3c. and 5¢.—from A GOOD AS . all for the Tree Ornaments 8c., loc. and 15¢. ata THIRD FLOOR—TOY DEPARTMENT. A Guide for Those That are at a loss what to buy. $10,000 worth Gold Jewelry and Sterling Noveltie I ‘thing that is pretty and new shown in this stock. The most complete array of Fine Leather Goods ever seen, suit- able for men, women and children. A choice selection of pretty Pictures and Silk Embroidered Cush- lons. A million Handkerchiefs and Mutfflers—in every make, style, quality and price. Umbrellas to burn, that’s about the sum and substance of this stock from 50c. up to $15.00. Fancy Ties and Fancy Suspenders, but no fancy prices. 200 dozen Fancy White Aprons, from a dime up to. 200 Dress Patterns. BEAUTIFUL NOVELTIES, IN A PRETTY COMBINATION OF COLORS, 7 YARDS A PATIEEN, PUT UP IN RATE BOXES, COMPLE’ ee |) Vi nN THE LE IN! GieT ENTERPRISE OF CHRISTMAS TIME. EVERYBODY BUYIN UF GLOVES Of 0 Our Jouvin Gloves at $1.50 are the best gloves you can po: buy if you wish to make a nice, substantial present. button, French suede, in e ibly They come 4 and 8- ning tints as well as street shades. Men's Two-clasp Best Quality Perrin’s, representing the sewest colorings ... wodeldccemitdccscwledteae Phe sO Perrin’s English ‘Dogs in, for ladies, in all shades......... $1.50 clasp Mocha, in the new reds and greens........ $1.50 IVES WE SELL NOW CAN BE EXCHANGED AFTER THE HOLID. rOMER MAY WISH.... seat Fancy Neck Pieces. A beautiful line of Lace Collarettes.............025 -98c. Neck Boas, made of Liberty Silk, and satin ribbon eaieee -» 98c. A beautiful line Neck Boas, full and fluffy, made of Liberty Silk with accordion-pleated Strings... o.c secs delve es lel SES LOS Pretty Novelties in Neckwear, made of chiffon and ribbon. .39¢, ANY ONE CAN MAKE A PRETTY PRESENT CUT OF THIS FINE SELECTION. OPEN EVERY NIGHT. All engraving done free. We print names on-all pocket books from 75c. up. : So KANN, SONS & CO., 8th a and Market Space. Ladies’ 2+ ERY F Fok ANY Si Finest ne MaAGRUDENS. ee Home-made Fruit Cake, 5 Ibs. ,in tin boxes, § f] -25 CANDIES. fancy boxes, 40°. Whitman's Best Candles—1 1b. <0 Mined Candies—A0c. Ib—4 Ibs., $1. ff ales—2e. Ib.—S Ibe. $1. Ib.—6 Ibs., $1. per cae ler's Wintergreen—per box, 20e. Ridley's Broken Candies Yrlb, papers, 12c. Chylong Crystallized Ginger—14-Ib. boxes, 25e. LE NUTS. Paper Shell Almonds— Englisn. Waln Jumbo Brazil New Mixed Nuts—t5e. Ib.—8 CAKES AND PLUM x ‘PUDDING Home-made Sunshine Cake, 50c. Heme-made Chocolate Cak2, Home-made Ice Cream n Cake, 5de. Home-made . Soe. Home-made Home-made 1% Home-made Sponge Plum Pudding, 4 Ibs., 90e. R:z Rhy NS FIGS, isins—per Ib. 29e., 2e., B0e, and B5e. Scediess Raisins—Ib., 12¢. b. 2He, and 2 "eter Dolls Choco- 45c. kets of Soups, 3 cans..75c. s Rochester Cider, gal... .25¢ Best Sweet Catawba Wine, gal. St Indian River Oranges, per doz., 30¢. to boc. arti All kinds of Plain and Fancy Crackers. JOHN H. MAGRUDER, Cor. Conn. Ave. and M St. It B Shedd’s, 432 9th St Will Buy _ —a handsome Brass and Onyx : | Table, Brass and Crystal Bat quet Lamp and handsome dec- orated Globe—all for $6.18. Handsome Reading Lamps, $1 and $1.25 upward. “Beacon” Drop Lights, 75c. Gas and Oil | Heating Stoves. EZ Our stock of Lamps and | Lamp Globes zest handsomest we wicund the prices are LOWER PUAN E -=SHEDD =| Plumbing, Stoves, Lamps, &c., 432 9th St. 500 Solid Sterling Silver Hair Brushes, $4.50, Reduced to $2.50. S, Desio, |: Mfg. Jeweler, 1012 F St., South side, opposite Boston House. Order All The — Xmas Delicacies TOMORROW. Don't wait until the last day if oy can possibly help it, Every od thing” for Xmas wili be here & See It may not—on Friday. New Mixed Nuts,$1 ‘ Table Nuts—Shelled Nuts—Sa z and Peanuts—Prin- 3 ess Paper Shell Almonds. : 8ibs. Mixed Candies, $13 Ridley’s, Whitman's, Lowney's and Huy- ” ler's Famous Confections. All kinds of ice Fruits. Lady App erine Oranges, Raisins, Cleaned nts, Citron, River Oranges, Malaga Grapes, Fi; Fruit Cake, Etc. Hest Home-made Fruit Cake—Mince Meat “Y Puddings. ‘The kind you've 2 been looking for—for'Xman dessert. & Delicacies and Wines. Bur-le-Due Jellies — Calf's Foot Jelly — Maraschino Cherries—Brandy Peaches and Pears Stuffed Prunes —Cheese Straws—Va- § nila Wafers—Ginger Wafers. GF All kinds of rare old Wines, Brandtes, Cordials, Champagnes and Whiskies at low- est. Y. prices. £7 Just recelved 150 barrels of Bryan's Famous “PRIDE” FL€ C.C. BRYAN, Fine Table Delicacies, Wines and Cigars, % 1413 N. Y. Ave. so Rew MEME MEME MEY Bre BH Don't Forget That It’s Loeffler’s Sausage —you want. No other ts quite s0 rich and delicious. If your dealer doesnt bandle it—come to our stands. We're ip all the market: A. LOEFFLER, 7°" Center—K creat weetere and O St. Markets. de22-w,f,m-20 cae CECH es One of Pursell’s Bibles. ples, Pitted Indian Dates, SEER Wer. seer sees eens No one will show you a more select ecient, at? pele Rang- tog trom the toy “Thumit Bible: to me Family Testament, most Jaxerion bound and TO DAWSON .CITY BY RAIL Capitalists to Bnild-a—Line to the Gold Fields; Congress Asked ‘to Grant a Right of Way—Feasibility of Plan Pointed Out. Mr. J. M. Underwood of San Francisco has been in Washington for nearly a week, conferring with Representative McCleary of Minnesota and other members of Con- gress relative to legislation that will pro- vide a right of way for a steam railroad to the Klondike gold ‘fields. Mr. Underwood is president of the Alaska Central Railroad Company, whose offices are in San Francisco. He is one of the foremost railroad builders, having partici- pated in the construction of three of the Pacific lines, in addition to many of the smaller roads in the west and northwest. “With faverable legislation by Congress,” Mr. Underwood said to a Star reporter to- day, “our company will run its first steam locomotive into Dawson City by June 15, 1sy8. We do not ask a bonus from Con- gress. The stock of our company is owned principally by New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco capitalists. The money is ready and there is plenty of It. “Work of construction on the road would have been under way long ago had it not been for our discovery that the general land laws have never been extended to Alaska. By the route that we wish to have in operation by June 15, 1898, we can land passengers and freight from the near- est tidewater to Dawson City in forty- eight hours, and passengers need *not be compelled to walk a single rod or carry a single pound of baggage themselves. This, of course, is a summer route, and would be practicable only about five months in the year. “For three years we have had a force of engineers making surveys in that coun- try, and we know that we have the best and most practicable route to the gold fields. When our first expedition camped at Dawson City there were only two rotten pole buildings there. This proposed route 1s part rail and part water. Our surveyors discovered a river where the ice breaks up at least six weeks earlier than in the Yu- kcn and many other streams. We can reach Dawson City from tidewater of this river with only 392 miles of railroad. The text nearest practicable route cannot reach Dawson City in less than 768 miles. “Our route has never been mentioned in the newspapers, and very few outside of the officers and directors of our company, and the engineers who made the surveys, have seen the maps. 1 have a complete map, which I have shown to Represent tive McCleary. It has all the preliminary locations, and shows the grades as well. The steepest grade that we encounter is 58% feet to the mile, and there is one tun- nel 450 feet long. Part of this tunnel is through coal. “We also have made surveys for an all- rail route. If the right of way can be ob- tained without delay we will give bonds that trains shall be running through to Dawson City by the time the rivers freeze up next fall. This proposed route starts from the coast, where there is nothing to- day. We would be constructing on this route today were it possible to get the right of way through Aiaska. “in the fore part of November our vice president and oné of the directors went up to Alaska with a’ sawmill and pile driver, prepared to begin the work of es- tablishing dockage: They are waiting now for Cong! to tegall: a right of way. “The chief of our engineers directed the surveys for the Canadian Pacific railroad. one of the best engineers in Amer- He does not hesitate to say that both of our proposed routes are the only feasi- ble ones. ‘Lhe consaruction of either means a gain of a year in thelevelopment of the Klondike country over any other suggested route.” —_ JUDGE DEATH OF WILLOUGHBY. A Well-Known Member of the Wash- ington Bet Passes Awny. Judge Westel Willoughby, one of the old- est practicing atiorneys in this city, died last evening at his’ residence, 15 12th street northwes!. The announcement of his death comes as & shock to his host of friends, who have not been aware that Judye Willoughby was’in the least danger. He been a sufferer for several years from ailments that began to take an acute turn about a month ago, and since that time he has steadily failed, until his death Lecame matter of days. Judge Willough- born in Croton, Tompkins county, 1 At the outbreak of the war ned major of the 137th New York Volunteers. He saw considerab’ active servic anon batue of Chancel 1 wounded that h th was broken and he was compelled to resign his commission. At the close of the war he settled in Alex- andria, Va., where he practiced law and vas in a short time appointed a member of eme court of appeals of the state. the past twenty-five years he has members of the leaves a widow and He three children, two sons and a daughter. One son, Westel W., has for some years been associated with his father in’ law practice. The other son, William S., has achieved wide distinction as an expert in- vestigator of labor problems, being on the staff of the commissioner of labor. Judge Wiiloughby will be buried at Arlington, the funeral taking place at 2 o'clock to- morrow afternoon from the late residence. It is especially appropriate that Arlington should be chosen as the final resting place, inasmuch as Judge Willoughby was the hief counsel called in to assist the United States government tn the famous case in which suit was brought by the heirs of Robert E. Lee to recover the Arlington property from the Varta States. THE TEMPERAN vi Arranges for New Yenr Banquet. The members of Home League No. 1, Temperance KnightS of America, met in goodly numbers Monday evening at Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th street southeast, and completed arrangements for their New Year banquet and entertainment, -which will be held Monday evening, January 3, 1898, in their lodge room. This is a Wash- League No. 1 ington organization, and while there is but cne league (or lodge) at present, arrange- ments are being made to extend the or- der throughout the District, also in Mary- land and Virginia. The organizer of the Temperance Knights is of America Mr, many resepects the order the Sons of Jonadab, clad” feature. Already many ex-Jonadabs have connected »themselves with the knights. At the teetMig next Monday at Odd Fellows’ Halk» soatheast, officers will be elected. 187 1B: rape SECRETARY §118§ DEFENDANT. John C. Moore. In is similar to without the “tron- Suit Over a Leaqe of a Mining Priyi- dese The American Aphalt Company, organ- ized under the 19 f Colorado, today filed a bill in equity against the Secretary of the Interior agd the commissioner of Indian affairs, asking ‘that the defendants be restrained frofn’ déclarmg a certain mining lease at gn It is explained that the American Asphalt Company is the dwnepiof a mining lease, dated February 7/ 189, which was exe- cuted by the Uf;tah?and White River tribes of Indians, the lease being approved, undef certain conditions, by the Secretary of the Interior. Because of an unavoidable delay of three days én filing a map of defi- nite location in coke ection with the lands involved under the lease, it is stated, the plaintiff has been interfered with by Major James F. Randlett, U. S. A. acting as Indian agent onthe Uintah reservation. in the removal of minerals from the lands. It is further set forth that the Secretary of the Interior is about to issue a formal order. declaring the lease at an end and forfeiting the property rights and estate of the plaintiff under the lease. In view of the circumstances the bill has been filed. Needham and Cotten are the attor- neys for the merit company. ~ te If you want ad. fi = m7 Cte iss wi you wi 4 will get an answer. ’ NOMOWD NOON NOMENON OWOwor: CLLELLLELISULL LIT SESE SESE TERE SC SESE SESE LALA REI eres: se, Souvenir Thermometer or Calendar with Adults’ Shoes. . Z 5 *s Our Xmas Gift: Sled full of Xmas Candy witii Children’s Shoes. (>) x (>) fn) Where the [Masses Buy () Their X F 2 elir Amas Footwear. a ee Come into our stores and you'll see. Both rich and poor have been crowding into our ¢-) stores all this week to obtain their Holiday Shoe supplies—because it is known that we sell (3 “ONLY RELIABLE SHOE MERCHANDISE”—because we have a larger Shoe va- res (ey riety than can be found in any half dozen ordinary stores put together—because our Shoes ey ie are known to be better and handsomer than any sold for the price in America—and because , ris our store—and delivery—service is prompt and efficient. 54 e Suitable and Price-worthy Shoe Gifts. 62 BS « iy re es © / i For Man. For Woman. For Child. ‘: us Velvet or Leather Slippers, She. All-wool Overgaiters, Infants’ Soft-sole Button, 1, SOS: Eases Gorton 2c. Se | 5c. Eee Eee i Imitation Alligator Sifppers, Worsted Knit Slippers, mae hee “child's 4 to® ? ? 4 ce eee reaenearaic 48e. paced, | SOc. pau iy Jee 2 15 styles Vici Kid Slippers, Fleece-lined Quilted Slippers, Rethifecl Sham bbe | FSC. pase Lar 5c. , ae ee ee Pes a8 $1.50 Romeo Slippers, Far-trimmed Quilted Jnliets, ) iota Lace ecares” | $1.00 See eaetane sino. | $1.00 } 2) $2 grade Soft Kid Suppers, Genuine Vici Kid Boots, ji Rest Rubber Boots, % $150 BERT | si2s iim | si.25 ws ze = 6 a Extension-sole Winter a) Fleece-lined Button Arctics, as i Youths’ Best Rubber ® $2.00 eee: $1.50 HE Ee $1.50 a Fiat Sie $2.50 eB iss 5Fe Duuble-wle Winter Shoes. HOVE One ED FOR THEFT. Conduct of Two Men Aroused Sus- picion of Officers. Precinct Detective Hartigan and Police- man Horne arrested Walter Crook and William Moxley last night, and locked them up at the sixth precinct station on suspicion. The conduct of the men at- tracted the attention of the officers, who fcllowed them until they saw Moxley take frcm his pocket a silver crumb knife, which he handed to his companion. Crook offered it for sale, and when he came out of the place where the offer was made the officers aced kim under arrest. They also ar- rested his companion, and both men were ‘ld for investigaticn. It developed today that Crook had robbed the heuse of Dr. Millard F. Thompson, on Mar, nd avenue southw He had been arirking, and yesterday he went to the houze and asked for something to eat. Peo- ple in the house thought he was a tramp, but he was left in the dining room while his meal was being prepared. While in there he gathei together some cutlery and the silver crumb knife and departed without getting anything to eat. He after- ward met Moxley, and it was alleged that the latter assisted him to dispose of the plunder. Crook admitted to the officers that he cemmitted the robbery, but denied that Moxley was with him. He told where he had disposed of some of the plunder, and it was recovered by the officers. Tomor- row the case will be heard in the Police Court. —_.+—__ VERDICT OF THE JURY. Twelve Men Decide That Mrs. Carter in Insane. The marshal’s jury empaneled in connec- tion with the inquiry held late yesterday afternoon to determine the mental condi- tion of Deborah H. Carter, after deliberat- ing fifteen minutes, returned a verdict to the effect that Mrs. Carter is of unsound mind, the character of her malady, accord- ing to the verdict, being mania. Twelve of the thirteen jurors took that view of the case, the other, Mr. Joseph Schoyer, mak- ing indorsement upon the paper as follows: “I do not concur in the verdict.” In a lune inquiry the verdict is valid if twelve jurors agree. Mrs. Carter claims that her mother, who resides at the Methodist Home, holds in trust for her some property and fails to turn over to her the income thereon. On one occasion, it is stated, Mrs. Carter called at the home, and, not being permit.ed to see her mother, became angry. For this reason she was taken before Judge Kimball in the Police Court, who, after sentencing her to thirty days in jail, ordered that she be committed to the insane asylum for ex- amination. Judge Bradley ordered the release of Mrs. Carter from the insane asylum November 13, under habeas corpus proceedings, on the ground that her commitment to that insti- tution by the Police Court judge was ille- gal. The District thereupon filed a petition for an inquiry, which was held yesterday. Among the witnesses examined were Drs. Prentiss, Erbach, Butler, Hickling and Em- mons. The latter declared the woman sane while the others expressed the opinion that her condition was such as warranted com- mitment to the asylum. Mrs. Carter took the stand in her own be- half, and to all appearances was as rational as any one present. She charged that the proceedings were caused by a desire on the part of others to secure control of her property. Sanitary Officer Frank necessary steps to hav. ferred to St. Elizabeth's. Those interested in Mrs. Carter said this afternoon that an application will be made for a rehearing in her case, on the ground that sufficient time wes not allowed be- tween the issue of the writ de lunatico in- quirendo and the hearing for Mrs. Carter to properly prepare her case and secure the attendance of witnesse: eS Rev. Murray Gives Warning. Rev. S. Reese Murray, pastor of Fif- teenth Street M. E. Church, states that an unknown woman is begging without au- thority for the church named, having an order, alleged to have been signed by him. Mr. Murray says that some of the ladies of the church are collecting subscriptions made at the dedication services of ihe church, and a few others are assisting in raising funds among their friends, but no one is authorized to appeal to the public on the street, or in a house-to-house can- vass. Mr. Murray further states that no funds should be given to a certain red- young man, or any other, presenting him- self as vouched for by him. —_.—— 2 Good Templars. A well-attended meeting of Good Tem- today took the Mrs. Carter trans- plars was held at Good Will Lodge, No. 7, I. O. G. T., last evening. The speakers of the evening under the were T. H. B. of the order ._ Schoon: er, A. W. bell and E. W. Libby, lodge deputy. ‘A Our finer Shoes for ladies range up to $4.00 and men’s to $2.00 a pair less in price than same grades are sold for anywhere WI. HAHN & CO.’S RELIABLE SHUE HOUSES, POO NONI NONI WNONEWON ae (se). eds Gece see) eS IOIOICSE THE PUBLIC | HEALTH. District Statistics for the Week End- ing December 1s. The deaths in the District during the | last week numbered 107, of which 50 were.) of white and 48 colored. The annual death | rate for the total population was 19.8 per thousand, that for the and for the colored 28.2. As compared with the week previous, the mortality from consumption increased from 12 to 17; that from diseases of the nervous system from 9 to 17, and that from malignant growths from 3 to 7. ‘There was a decrease in the number of deaths from pneumonia from 17 to 9, That among children under 1 year old remained sta- onary at 22. Of the diseases of the j zymotic class, there were 4 fatal cases of | diphtheria, 6 of typhoid fever and 1 from whooping ‘cough. In addition to the 55 cases of diphtheria under treatment at the close of the last report, seventeen new cases were reported. Nineteen cases were released from quaran- tine, thus leaving 53 cases in isolation in ® placarded premises. Of scarlet fever 11 new cases were re- ported, 4 cases were pronounced recov- cred, leaving 3S cases in quarantine, in 2) premises with warning cards displayed. ‘The weather conditions during the week were a mean temperature of the air of 43 degrees, a mean relative humidity of s5, and a rain fall of 1.35 inches. There were cloudy days, and the winds averaged in velocity 8 miles per hour. Fa Se A Christmas Entertainment. A very pleasing entertainment was given Monday morning by the elocution class of the Academy of the Visitaticn. Short s lections were mad2 from “Macbeth, “Hamlet,” “As You Like It’ and “The Merchant of Venice,” and the impersona- tion of characters displayed a great deal of talent and careful training. Miss Cl as Shylcck, in “The Merchant of Ven- acted the part to perfection, while Marion Ingles, as the duke; Mildred | Marie Hare and Ethel . all did well. whites being 16.0 | ss Katherine Donohui guve a good inte scene in “Macbeth.” Miss Lillian Small, z Ophelia, in the mad scene in “Hamlet acted and sang with grace and sweetness. | nd Miss Madeline Small, as the King, in | ermine robes and crown and surrounded by rcyalty, in the court scene, was the cen- tral figure in a pretty tableau. And this concluded a charming hour with Shake- Speare. ——— Charges Dismissed. The charges of conduct unbecoming of- ficers, on which Privates C. F. Osterman, J. B. Smith, W. L. Santmyer, G. W. Mason, W. T. Ciinton and L. R. Smoot of the police force were tried the 30th of last month, have been dismissed by the Com- missioners. a Property Interest Acknowledged. The attorney for the District has re- ported to the Commissioners that, in his opinion, the heirs-at-law of the iate James F. Mocre appear to own an undivided one-half interest in a tract of land north of T street between Lincoln avenue and Le Droit Park, through which Ist street has been extended. “The Quali Open evenings Don’t forget these unique housefu In the prices you will enjoy a saving. something to be proud of—somet a Finisbed Corner stored ta the facet “quality of silk and $3.50. bo ad to $5 | oil cup on the crossh His aq Qrerstuffed Parlor Chairs, $7.50. a pair, and are from 50c. else in Washington. 930 and 932 7th st., 1914 and 1916 Pa, ave. A Curioux Pocket Piece. From the Chicago Tribune. A Union Pacitic engineer ha a fashion of waking unique pocket pieces for his friends. He runs a passenger engine west, and oiling, previous to a run, he el five nt plec nto the brass ad of the 5 run is 300 mile When dre ination he unscrews the top of his oil and takes the nickel out. it has been amorphosed into a curious little button an evenly turned rim, within which, on one side, is the countersunk head of her stars, and on nd the wreath. The « perfect as if it had b pounded on an anvil by an expert smith. rhe perfection of this is due to jon the coin has been subje The motion of the piston is horizontal, and od. hes his cup silver= it travels forty-eight inches, back forth, with every revolution of the The interior of the ofl cup is round the edges of the nickel as it tra and forth in the oil striking the side: cup, are turned over and pounded tnio 5 fect roundne Sometimes a nickel is Mn the cup during the round trip, or miles. When taken out it is a nickel bulle’ a perfect polished sphere. Who disc this unique method of turning the a nickel is not known, know of it. ices of but many engineers The From the London As town life extends and inte is arouse, the problem will be more and more that of too little, not of too much sleep, Perfect or nearly perfect health is of course the first condition cf sound But Scurcely any one is quite healthy, and so we must aid the sleepless to acquire that which fs lacking. The one great thing to do is to fatigue the attention; not only to tire out the body, but also the active mind; to quiet the vasomotor center and so drive the congested blood from the regular habi bra Quiet and , a certain monotony of light evening « vation, will tend in this Ciree- tion, while a great variety of ev gagements 1s generally tatal to t of inson-nia. It is unwise to go either en empty or very full s slight meal before rest is A hot bath the last thing, following condition best aid to sleep: As recommended Ly cies and others, the bath should be taken In a room With a temperature of ( degrees to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The pat should stand with his head over the ¢ of the tub, douching head and face with water at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The cooling of the body by the air and the hot sponging of the head first send blood to the brain, dilating its ve: Then the entire body, is immersed in a bath at 1% rapidly raised to 105 the head, grees Fahrenheit, grees or 110 degrees Fahrenheit; in a few minutes the bath is left, and the body wrapped {n blankets, which absorb the moisture, and with the least possible exer. tion the patient gets into his night cicthes and to bed with a warm bottle to his feet and perhaps a little warm liquid food. See eRe A dispatch from Mexico City says: Mr. W. J. Bryan called on all the cabinet ministers this morning, and this evening, with Mrs. Bryan, was entertained at dinner by President and Mrs. Diaz at their city residence. The Bryan party leaves for Vera Cruz in the morning and will return via Puebla to this city Sacur- day night, when they will go to Guadala- jara and thence home. yesterday PePIUUECOUETETED UU UU TT TUUT TTT TUT TUT TT TUTT TTT ET TTT S ity Store.” rntil Xmas. pA last reminder. Tomorrow and next day you must finish your Xmas buying rnishing specials. In the values you give hing that will be appreciated. 16-inch Down Pillows—foll and good shupe— 25c. rich upbol- Morris Chairs, the abivans. | with mabogany of lounging ‘comfort; im oak 18-inch Down Pillows, full frames and silk and ogany —"Suished and well shaped, covered tapestry upholstering— frames, ‘with reversible cor- with satine and finished ‘cushion— $6.50. ae Overstuffed Ai Chairs, jsomely upholstered $10. oak and’ mabogany’ i $1.98. = with rutfle— $10. Panel Tapestries Ike the origina! 16-inch Oak Tables, fin- Bence eo public meeting under the auspices of the one drawer and shaped lodge will be held in Faith Ba |Z ang Warcuretieent Mabos- | shed with beaded ‘eds ego street between 4% and 6th streets south- west, Sunday, December 20, at 8 p.m. 98c. 75c. $3.75. : —_.—_—_. Dealers Must Obtain License. Replying to an inquiry of Assessor Trim- ble, the attorney fcr the District has de- cl uphol as finished haired hands Camp- See the Men’s Shaving Stands, in oak and mahogany. ld OK Furniture, Carpets, £ seeeacien tt nksteecisinsisiiectnas KE, cE ROO Le eee