Evening Star Newspaper, January 1, 1898, Page 13

——————— THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED Y EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avorus, Cor. 11th 3t, by The Evening Star N Com: a Few York Ofice, 49 Potter Building. ‘The Evening Star ts served to eity by earricrs, on their own per week, o- 44 certs per month. Copies at the ¢ounter 2 cents each. By mail—anywhere in the United States or Canada—postage prepaid—50 ccnts per month. Saturday Qcintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added. $3.C0. Entered at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as second-cla. 4 mail matter.) £7 Ail mail subscriptions must be pald in advance. ubscribers {2 the unt, at 10 cents Rates of advertising made knows on application. Setter eee prosperous New Year. ings—al! over the house. and Furs. a EI A ee ee ee ee ae a a ee ee aoe pri that clearance is in order. Soeseegengendententoatentonseegegengentent Ladies’ Jackets. 5 Black viot Coats, fronts, new sleeves ai lined With silk. Were $8=-NOW $5.50. Blue Kersey Jacl stening on fi ves and back: ble taffeta made with fy back, and half : 3 S 9 Tan Kersey J: s, fastening on fly, inlaid velvet collar, double-stitehed seams; some half Mued. others lifed all through with changeable ‘Were $15--NOW $10. 8 Navy Blue. Greem and Reown Melton Jackets. cnt 24 inches long. made with box front z on fly. trimmed with straps of ¢ amt braid: lined with cha box front style edeentetetncdeteteds tortor Soot st th able and Roman striped silk. Were $16--NOW $12. 5 Black Melton Jacke straps of cloth and bu Black taffeta silk Were $18--NOW $13.50. trimmed with lined with Cloth Capes. ey Capes, mad with frll sweep, “t with straps cloth and battons, bex plait back, high peinted o nd ned all through. Were $10=-NOW $7. Melton Capes, eut 26 i f cloth; new and | Hned 2 Black and Navy Blue Kersey Capes. handsomely trimmed with braid and mar- ten fur with deuble box plait back, high storm collar; lined all through with heavy satin. Were $16--NOW $13.50. . 22 Inches Jong. cut in style, lined all through, tn and edzed nd” th lar and down front with marten fur; elaborately braided with jet Were $15=-NOW $9. ot inches deep, k, jetted, high und collar and lined all frout with marten fur; through. - Was $28=-NOW $20. ahoadondongosgengecgecgentoagoatoatesfongeogetesteateetontoatontentontestengectentectestecteegonsreteetectnatedceszententetor testes sedge gusmaorce reer raadartedteneadentarnts Rrsiwitonlpsrentorronrenfonzo Estab ‘Telep Mshed 1840. ne 99S. See hee tee ele onl neo oletletly —— Clearing Sale of Ladies’ and Misses’ Jackets, Furs, Capes and Suits--Our Regular Val- ues at Special Prices-- PERRY’S Our Semi-annual Clearing Sale begins next week. Look in tomorrow's “Post” for the whole story of the special offer- Tenight’s talk is of the most important feature of the occasion—the reductions in Ladies’ and Misses’ Cloaks, Suits We have lowered the prices with a determination to close out the stock. Cut deeper than seems right to sacrifice such qualities and such choice styles. go—and they will go—with a rush. what we lose we want you to profit by. PERRY’S, . “NINTH AND THE AVENUE.” SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 1898-TWENTY-FOUR PAGES, Soncresretonieetectonsnese We thank our patrons for their continued favors during 1897, and wish them a happy and SvaSeadoadeatenSenSendeegeegneaceesneseasoesnesnatoaseatoatentrtiratnateategeeeegeesoesreseesna ==AT== We want to give you the facts and figures now, that you may reflect on what a genuine concession it is—and what it really means to you. When you stop to think—we have had very little winter weather—most of it is yet to come—most of the buying is yet to be done—and in face of that we are cutting in as desirable a stock of Ladies’ and Misses’ Ready-made Garments as was ever shown,in Washington. We don’t for- get that it is January—that the inventory has been taken—and eoetebeboet Sreentreseoeaseeseaseeceogens ete os But they are marked to We want them to—and Seeofea Seated Misses’ Jackets. ireen and Novelty Cloth Jackets, with box plait front, trimmed with ; tight-fitting back; new sleeves. zen. Were $5=-NOW $3. 8 Navy Blue, Brown and Mixed Novelty 4 BS i Cloth Jackets, made with box fronts, large collars. ' trimmed with Hercules ‘$ braid; new sleeves and back. All sizes. sé Were $6--NOW $3.75. = BS eSeeteateadees 4 Red Rovele Cloth Jackets, with box front, fastening high at neck; double cape, trimmed with Hercules brafd; new sleeves and back. Were $7--NOW $5. 5 Fancy Novelty Cloth Jack>ts, reefer front, tight-fitting back, with strap; epaulettes of plain cloth, edged with Her- Sete cules braid; new sleeves, with turned- 2 back cuffs, ‘edged with braid, 4 Were $12.75-=-NOW $9. Z > Ladies’ Fur Capes. 1 French Coney Cape, 24 Inches deep and 1 ripple. lined all through with Black satin; bigh storm collar. Was $15=-NOW $12. 1 Electric Seal Cape, 22 Inches deep, foll_ ripple, lined with Brown satin; bigh Storm collar of marten fur. Was $25=-NOW $18. 1 Astrakhan Cape, 2 ripple; lined with storm ‘collar. inches deep, full vy satin; | high Was $30=-NOW $20. Fur Collarettes. 3 Electric Seal Collarettes, with full ripple and high storm collar; ‘satin lined. Were $8=--NOW 1 Electric Seal Collarette, with full ripple, (ritnmed with moutftin; Mned with satin Was $10--NOW $6. Ladies’ Suits. 7 Black, N: Suite, fhe best pattern, lined bound with velvet. Were $15--NOW $10. 1. Brown ing Suit, with box ket, fastei fiy; new sleeves aad taffeta silk; new lined with percaline and vet $18--NOW $13.50. een and Blue Camel's Hair i made with box Jackets, le stitched seams; new style skirt— Mined all ‘through with Red joroughly tailor made. Were $30=-NOW $20. y-front jack- 3 skirts cat on bh percaline and att wit sty bound Was ‘ bspndadanneitededadiahdeteadetretrtnitretrdetietedetninutetetetinetededetnnintededgtitidetetnintetetedia tetptetedtedetttetnititet role olleteeeleteteees A MAN OF ACTION, | Hew the London Pablic Accepted Lieut. Peary. London Letter to the York Tribune. Englishmen may have an inherent love of bexing and be slow to recognize the es- sentially brutalizing character of prize fighting, whether with or without gloves, but they also have an inborn feeling of respect for a real hero of action, whatever may be his nal’ Dr. Nansen was lion of London early in the year be- » he had displayed splendid fortitude and resources of character, and because he be¢ been swayed by an honorable ambition to do difficult and dangerous work. Lieu- tenant Peary has been recognized at once as a man of the same stamp, who ts not inspired by sheer love of adventure, but bas a lofty aspiration to carry his coun- try’s flag further northward than Dr. Nan- Sen's outermost station, and to enlarge the world’s stock of knowledge. His reception by the Royal Geographical Soclety this week has be @ great personal triumph, and he and his wife are overwhelmed with social attentions. One incident of this reception greatly im- pressed me as I sat in the audience room of the London University. It was toward the close of the lecture when he was ex- plaining what Admiral Markham atfter- ward described as the most beautiful series of photographs thrown in colors upon a screen which had ever been seen in Lon- don. “I shall show you next,” said Lieu- tenant Peary, “the signal which I left be- hind me in retreating from my farthest north.” At once two fluttering American flags were flashed upon the screen, and the audience, which had not before been lack- ing in cordiality and enthusiasm, broke out into a deafening uproar of applause, which was long continued. I thought of that siz- nif with a brilliant social as- Englishmen and English- ring the American flag, when I read the next morning the erabbed and surly comments President McKinley's message. It proved what every one in close touch with Eng- Mshmen knows well enough, namely, that the Londga press in its censorious ‘stric- tures upoh American affairs does not rep- Resent the English people, who are sincere of” nd hearty in showing their 3 the United States. epic Lieutenant Peary made an excellent im- pression upon the scientific men who list- ened to him. Veterans of arctic service like Sir Clements Markham and Sir Le: pold McClintock united with younger ex- plorers like Mr. F. G. Jackson in offering him their best wishes for a successful jour- ney to the pole. His scheme of operating through a colony of Esquimaux in the northernmost reach of Greenland is ac- knowledged by experts here to be more practical and trustworthy than Dr. Nan sen’s recent plan, successful though the Norwegian was in reaching the highest latitude yet known to man. Lieutenant Peary, like Dr. Nansen, is recognized here as the type of man to whom maritime England owes her greatness, and he 1s honored and admired wherever he is seen as a true hero of action and modern science. His life is the antithesis to the round of pleasure which makes up the sum of existence in social London, but it Interests even the most cynical’ carpet knight to see and talk with a man so fresh and distinctiv ——_- e+. California Orange Crop Frozen. San Francisco Dispatch to New York Tribune. Extreme cold weaiher this week has caused much damage in all the orange- growing sections of the state, though the extent of the loss cannot be estimated yet. ‘The mercury fell lower in Los Angele? Riverside and San Bernardino counties than in twenty-five years. In many places the glass registered 10 degrees below freez- ing point, which with ripe and ripening oranges on the trees means a complete loss of the fruit. On the highlands there was little damage from the frost, but in all the low lands the loss cannot fail to be very heavy. A careful estimate places the total quantity of oranges on the trees ready for marketing in southern Californit at 10,000 car loads, or 2,000,000 boxes. At a rough estimate of $3 a box this represents $6,000,- 000. Hew much of this crop was gathered at the first warning by the weather bu- reau is unknown, but it will probably reach one-fifth. The weather bureau demon- strated its great usefulness in this crisis, for if its warnings, dispatched by tele- graph or telephone to all the principal dis- tricts, had been promptly heeded the loss would have been small. ESTATE GOSSIP )REAL | The Question of Steam Railroads Pass- ing Through the City Streets. COMPROMISE PLAN AGREED UPON Depressed and Elevated Tracks and the Effect on Property. SOME NEW IMPROVEMENTS SS There is naturally much importance at- tached to the consideration wiich is now being given by the District Commissioner: the board of trade and others, to the pri posed plans for improving the methot steam railroads passing througn the cit. For years past, as is well known, grade cre Ings in the city have not only been the cause of the loss of a good many.lives, but has gradually brought ahout the de- preciation of property. From the stand- point of the property holder alone, as well as of those who appreciate the importance of improved facilities for business and resident purposes in the secttons of the city traversed by steam railroads, this question is one of vital consequence, and will remain so until a satisfactory solution is reached. Well-posted men say that all that is needed to demonstrate the depressing in- fluence of the railroads on property is to make an inspection of the various locali- ties. It is said streets which were once handsome resident localities are now prac- tically abandoned for all purposes, and that property which was once paying a good income yields almost nothing. Prevented Improvements, It is said that the changes in values have been in an inverse ratio to what has taken place in other sections of the city during the last decade or so. It is further claimed that property has not only failen off in value, but improvements which have been so common in other sections of th have been to a large extent kept from the localities through which the rail- road tracks are Jaid. It is asserted that this condition of affairs exists not only in South Washington along Maryland ave- nue and Virginia avenue, but in tne north- east. It is understood that a pra ment has been reached by t ot au- thorities and by the representatives of the railroad companies, and that Congress will be called upon ‘to give its sanction to a bill which will provide for the modernizing of the ralJroad system of passing through city streets. It is said that the plan which has thus far met with approval combines what is known as depressed tracks and elevated tracks, both systems to be used as seems best suited to the various sec- tions along which the railroad tracks are laid. What ts Proposed to Be Done. In accordance with such a system the railroad tracks of the Pennsylvania road are to be brought into the city to the pres- ent Gth street depot. When this work is completed the property will not only be improved, but access will be had by the streets of the city to all sections, so that there will no longer be a line of division between the southwestern and southeast- ern sections of the city and the remaining portions. This very facility of access, it is thought, will add to the value of the property, not only directly, but indirectiy affected by this change. Im a general way the same, it is sald, will be true of the northeastern section of the city, through which the lines of th Baltimore and Ohio now pass. In addition to the relief which will be afforded to the property owners along the line of the road feel agroe- Di: and the removal of danger from grade crossings in going from that locality to other parts of the city, it is stated that the Baltimore and Ohio depot is to be removed from its present location to the square im- mediately east. It is thought that this change will have an influence on property for quite a wide area in the present locality of the depot, and for this reason, as well as for others, which are obvious, property owners, as well as citizens, are looking forward with inter- est to the consummation of these plans. It is probable that a great deal of the activity which is anticipated in the near future in the real estate market will be, centered in property-in the two sections which will be fected by the proposed change lroad tracks, as above indicated. Talk of a New Church Edifiee. An interesting topic of conversation among some of the members of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church is the new edifice, which some think ought to be erect- ed for the use of that large and flourishing congregation. While this is not an entirely rew subject, still 1t Is none the less an im- portant one, although thus far there has been no action taken elther one way or the ether. One of the phases of this matter and one about which there is considerable difference of opinion is whether in the event the new bullding is erected it should be located on the site of the present struc- ture or in some other locality. Some are in favor of the present location, while others believe it would be wise to go little farther north and west, but not ther north than K street und west than Isth street. There are some who favor the purchase of additicnal ground and re- taining the present site. It Is not believed ny definite action will be tuken at pres- ent, but it is generally understood when the congregation undertakes such an enter- prise they will erect a church edifice that will take a front rank, not only from an rchitectural standpoint, but because of the facilities provided for carrying on church work. New Houses in Contemplation. B. Frank Myers, architect, has prepared plans for a row of six houses to be erected on Princeton street, Columbia Heights. They wi'l be three stories in height, and there will be bay windows. Press brick and brownstone will be used in their con- struction, and the houses will be heated by hot water. There will also be electric and gas lights and tiled roofs, L. C. Morris will erect three brick dwell- ings at 2034-38 12th street extended, Co- jumbia Heights. The houses will be three stories in height, with cellar, and 16 feet 8 inches by 32 feet. There will be full bay front windows. Press brick will be used, and the heating of the house will be by hot water. Four two-story brick houses are to be erected at 2317-23 E street northwest by Horace 'f. Jones. They will be 16 by 28 feet, with press-brick fronts and flat tin roots. Six dwellings are to be erected by Mr. T. H. Pickford, four at 806-12 F street north+ east, and two at 809-11 G street northeast. ‘The dwellings will be two stories and cel- lar. Their dimensions will be 17 by 43 feet, with brick and stone fronts. T. F. Schneider, architect, has prepared plans for a dwelling, 25 by 75 feet, te be built on Kalorama avenue for J. C. Courts, The front will be built of limestone and light Pompelian brick, with full bay win- dow. The house will be -heated by steam. A frame dwelling, 18 by 25 feet 6 inches, is to be erected by A. W. Carroll on Ham- ilton road. It will be two stories in height, with rustic siding and flat tin roof. Three handsome vesidences ate to be built on Harvard street, trom plane pra- pared by B. S. Simmons, architect. They are to be three ctorles end cellar, with fronts of brick and Indiana iimestone, with bay windows, steam heat, ‘tiled baths, etc. A wagon shed and bottling house is to be erected on F street between 4th and 5th streets northeast by the Washington Brew- ing Compary. It will he two stories in height, with dimensions 51 by 34 feat. ———— LOW HANDLE. nafs, Criticism of the Restriction by the Comminsioners. To the Editor of The Evening Star: ‘The new series of regulations “for the movements of bicycles and other vehicles in the city,” recently approved by the Dis- trict Commissioners, go inte effect on Wednesday next. In.this new series is a clause which says that “no cycle shall be ridden on the streets within the city limits ‘with the lower end of the handle bar on a plane lower than four Inches below the top ef the saddle at its center.” ‘This clause has met with disfavor every- where with the wheelfmg fraternity (or a large majority of them) of this city, even down to the members of the police bicycle corps. From what they have heard from the different merchants and bicycle riders in the different sections of the city, there is a general belief that the new regulation will go into effect as it is, affecting as it does thousands of.riders: whose handle bars are anywhere from six to ten inches and even incre below the top of the saddle. It is an unnecessary hardship to the riders, who will be obliged to either buy a new se of bars or else have them bent up to the re- quired limit. For the benefit of those who have not seen the new clause, to. whith I refer, it is in full as follow “Inasmuch as safety in passing with rap- idly moving vehicles requires that the rid- ers or drivers approaching each other shall each be able to judge of the probable move- ment of the approaching vehicle, no cycle shali be ridden on the streets within the city limits with the lower end of the han- dle bars on a plane lower than four inches below the top of the saddle at its center, and the rider shall at all times keep his head in such a position as to command a view ahead of not less than 300 fee Because a rider has drop handle 1 does not n ily imply that his head fs ducked down all the time; so that he can- not see where he {s riding. A rider with handle bars dropped ten and even as low eleven inches below the saddle can see with plenty of ease where he is riding. Th> handle my wheel. have a ix and a half inches. That docs arily imply that Iam a scorcher. re wu great ald to the cyclist in road riding, and espectally in climbing hills, where the most power is néded. A person n use them riding and-éthl obtain a com- table position on the wheel, and in many ‘ases the r s hands will be found grip- ped in the center of the RandJe bars. Let the si al bicycles clubs of the city and the lo division of the Le: American Wheelmen and fight it out. is laid before the Commissiene hearing given that the elause cai pealed or a compromise of sonte sort effect- > of s new regulation & passed it will be @ harvest for the local Bicyele and repair men for some time to conve, HM means that exorbitant prices will be asked‘for new ha dle bars and high charges fer rebending old ones. As this regulation’ applies tothe city lim- its only, I suppose, then, if a cyclist wants to take a long spin out@fde of the city or District, over the rough an@! hilly roads, where it is necessary lo use @rop bars in climbing the steep hills, that the cyelist must carry with him/an extra palt of bars cr stop and jower or raise the bars when going from or returning to the city. How many cyclists would he found who would want to go to all this troable? If the cyclists are obliged to raise the handie bar to the four-inch limit it would be no more than fair tbat the members of the bleycle police squad should do the same. I understand that the squad will he allowed to use drop bars; but would that be just to the rest of the wheelmen of the city? What is fair to one is fair to all: In the bicycle squad today cen be found among them wheels with bars dropped 11 inches and ever below the saddle. What is this for? o they can get a good grip on the wheel nd attain a speed greater than the ord nary rider to catch the scorcher. I think the squad would be kept: quite busy for 5 1 months if they attempted to arrest individual rider ‘because his handle bars happened to be more than 4 inches below the saddle.” Unless some zetion ig taken before the law goes into effect the erusade against the poor, law-breaking cyclists will begin next Wednesday, and the revenues derived from source will begin to pour into the Dis- ‘offers and will no doubt eclipse the amount collected in fines. for scorching dur- ing the year 1897, HOWARD FISK, Secretary Century Cycle Club. December 30, 1897. The Reg ditor of The Evening Star: Any attempt to lessen the danger to pe- destrians upon our streets is without doubt worthy of pi . For that reason the Com- missioners’ regulation that bicycle handle bars should not be unduly depressed ap- peals to the approval of all those who regard others’ rights equally with their own. I am a Dicyclist, but I believe taat sufficient speed, compatible with the safety of pedestrians, can be attained with the upraised handle bars. Doubtless the drop handle bars are more canducive to speed, but speed is just what the authorities are trying to prevent on the-city streets. That drop handle bars make-riding more com- fortable is disproven by the frequent sight of cyclists with drop handles who ride with upright body, “hands off.” As to the com- plaint that the change tn height of handle bars will inflict hardshins pn many riders, I can say that I had my handle bars raised some time ago and the expense was trifling. To many there will be no_ expense, for many bars are reversible. But these con- siderationsare of little importance compared with conserving the safety of the walking public. That depressed handle bars tend to too great speed on the streets can hardiy be denied, and it is equally indisputable that raised handles will promoté moderation on the part of cyclists, Cc. December 31, 1897. ation Favored. To the —_>—— TURKEYS FOR NBXT SUMMER. Tons of Them Now Being Put Awny in Cold Storage. From the Boston Transeript. One of the urfortunate reaults of an over- stocked market of turkey is Shat the sur- plus has to be put into eold storage at an expense of about one ceat pe pound, and the fowl becomes dry. ‘This Christmas the surplus is unusuaily lagge, and between fifteen and twenty tons are being put into cold storage by the commission houses, but the quality is also remar®ablg good. Hav- ing been packed under favorable weather conditions, it is well preserved; indeed, the quality was never hetter, accerding to the inspector of provisions, Who has been very busy this week inspecting the meats on the market. There is practically no demand, he says, for roast beef, pork or lamb, and though turkey sells rapidly ata low price, the retail dealers will have a big stock to dispose of among the hotels «and restau- rants after the Christmas trade is ended. Competition has reduced the prices to a great extent. Much of the stock’ st @way will be consumed during the summer months at the city hotels and at sufmer resorts, but there will undoubtedly :1@ some left to be piaced on the market, ext year for the ‘Thanksgiving _sale:» Large 2s the surplus is, it is no larger than uader the circum- stances was idan he farmers in the e west, whence ci the poultry sold ins fatten their t could send only at that time. them in their pi season, as they | fatten them greatest part of THE NATIONAL GUARD Appointment of Chief of Engineers and Fourth Battalion Major. OPINIONS REGARDING NEW ARMORY Change in the Plans for Alteration of the Seventh Street Wing. ee REVIEW OF FIRST REGIMENT ges The decision of Gen. Harries to change the quarters of the troops of the District Naticnal Guard from the building at 446 L street to the Center Market building, an- rounced exclusively in The Star last Sat- urday, has naturally been the all-absorb- ing topic of interest ever since. There have been other incidents of importance, how- ever, the most noteworthy perhaps being the selection of a major for the 4th Bat- talion and the appointment of a chief of engineers, to fill a vacancy on the general staff that has existed since last April. Capt. Frederick 8, Hodgson of the super- numerary list is the officer selected for ac- vancemeit to the command of the 4th Bat- talion, with the rank of major, while Mr. Frank L, Averill will be commissioned as chief of engineers, also with the rank of major. Maj. Averill was formerly captain of Company C, Engineer Corps. After look- ing over thé entire field, Gen. Harries con- cluded that Mr. Averill was the most de- sirable man for the position, and accord- irgly tendered him the appointment, which was accepted. The new chief of engineers is a member of the American Institute of Civil Engineers, is a thoroughly capable architect and an experienced topographer. To Succeed Himself. First Licut. Sydney R. Jacobs will suc- ceed himself as adjutant of the 4th Bat- talion. Lieut. Jacobs several weeks ago tendered his resignation. His new com- mission will bear date of the criginal docu- ment, so that he will not lose his relative renk’ among the first lieutenants of the guard because of his brief cessation from military duty. First Lieutenant Wilmer P. Vale of the supernumerary list, formerly inspector of rifle practice of the 6th Battalion, will be commissioned as inspector .of rifle prac- tice of the 4th Battalion, while Ist Lieu- tenant Luth . Reichelderfer, also of the supernumerary list and formerly in- spector of rifle practice of the 3d Battalion, will be commissioned as inspector of rifle practice of the 5th Battalion. Other nominations that have been for- warded to the War Department are those of Captain H. H. Parmenter, quarterm: ter of the 2d Regiment, to be quartermas ter general, with the rank of major, of the District militia, and Sergeant George Clin- ton Thomas to be 2d lieutenant of Com- pany B, 4th Battalion. Captain Parmenter is at present acting quartermaster general. Plans for the New. Armory. A change has been made in the plans for the improvement of the Center Market building in view of its occupancy by the National Guard, so far as the 7th street wing of the building is concerned. Instead of having an entrance at the northwest corner of the wing and an interior passage- way to the gymnasium and rifle gallery, there will be built a balcony eight fect wide along the exterior of the west side of the wing. This will allow more space in- side then was originally provided. There are to be independent entrances from the balcony to the rifle gallery, gymnasium and toilet rooms. Stere rooms are to erected along the out4 side of the east side of the 9th street wing. This addition will be two stories in helght, and will be used exclusively for the stores of the quartermaster general and the chief of ordnance. 'The upper story will be reached by means of zn elevator. The di- mensions of the planned addition are 80 t by 22 feet. One day each week is to be set apart for the exchange of property. Camp equipage and the like fs to be stored on the upper floor of the main section of the market building. Brigade headquar- ters, the office of the adjutant general and of Captain Slocum, and the offices of the headquarters clerks, together with the quarters of the general staff, will in all probability be in the Ames building, 1410 and 14 stree The move down town will be made as soon after the ist of January as is found possible. Each command will move its per- sonal effects, while the brigade will trans- fer all National Guard property. How the Move is Regarded. As 1cpresenting the majority of the or- Banizations affected by the move, the fol- lowing expressions of opinions by well- known officers are interesting: Col. M. Emmet Urell, commanding the 2d Regiment—“The 2d Regiment unant- mousy approved the proposed change. The removal to the old quarters appears to be a popular one. The attendance at drills will be largely augmented—I believe twenty per cent, Should a call be made any even- ing, a full battalicn can be assembled, thoroughly equipped, within an hour. ‘Home Again’ will be a very appropriate alr for our bands upon our re-entry into our old quarters.” Major Otto G. Simonson, commanding Sth Battalion—“I am happy to state that the proposed move is an exceedingly good one, not only on account of the central location, which will increase the member- ship of the various companies, but also on account of the availability of the drill hall on every night of the week, which will enable the adjutant general to assign one night of each week to each battalion. The fact that every officer and man of a bat- talion is to report for duty every Monday, Tuesday or other day will soon increase the attendance at drills and parades, and the companies may be drilled as a battalion on any night. Undoubtedly it is hoped that the company rooms will be better lighted and heated than the present ones, and our experience with existing armory regula- tions may also suggest some modifications, especially as to the closing of the company rooms Sunday afternoons and evenings. I believe that the most successful National Guard companies are composed of men who meet frequently at their quarters socially. The arrangements for rifle gal- lery, gymnasium, &c., will undoubtedly be good, and I am looking forward to the moving with great pleasure, and am con- fident that many benefits will be derived eens wa ‘apt. Eugene C. wards, Com 2d Battalion, at present in command of om 2d Battalion—“The decision to move the National Guard Armory down town meets with my hearty approval. I think Gen. Harries has taken a wise step and one that cannot be other than beneficial and popular. I have all along advocated that the quar- ters of the guard should be at a central point of travel. That a big boom in mem- bership and enthusiasm will follow is as- sured. Already three old members of my command, who declined to re-enlist because of the location of the present armory, have notified me of their desire to again join forces with the command, in view of the move.”” $ Capt. Samuel H. Wiggin, Company D, En- gineer Battalion, at present commanding the ak peer, Se taen =e think that the remo} oi ‘e armory down town will be highly beneficial to the guard, and will re- malt in increased membership and attend- Capt. Frederick G. Stutz, commandi Company D, 2d Battalion—Those of my men who are familiar with the future -barmory are delighted with the change. The Seeded tated tedetettetetetetetetetet The Windows sSrsentoeteteatoatoatoctetoebortetoatontesteteatone Seasenondonseeteet cones a ee Seeey etotetet = & o agtadtetededetetetetetececnente The eyes are probably the most delicate organs of the anatomy. Why trust their care to any inex- perienced man who chooses to hang out his shingle? Consult our Dr. F, Proctor Donahay if your eyes give you the least concern at all. 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It Seaeeteeseedeetendeetecetteetteeteteead rest of us believe that any change from our present quarters over an ice house can- not but be a vast improvement.” Harry Walsh, Company A, 4th Bat- ‘The move will tend to increase the proficiency and strength of the District militia,’ is the phrase I have heard express- ed on all sides, both by officers and men. While the present quarters are in some respects all right, one of the principal faults to be found is in the location of the building in such an out-of-the-way part of the city that it has been a hard matter to get a good attendance at drills. A further fault is that for the past two or three years the building has been poorly lighted and heated, and the drill hall facilities are not what they should have been. I am con- stantly hearing comments of approvai on the part of officers and men in regard to the action of Gen. Harries, and every one seems anxious tv vacate the L street bulld- ing.” Captain Benjamin H. Streeks, Company C, 4th Battalion—“The removal of the National Guard Armory down town, will be a great benefit to the guard. It will cause a good many ex-members to re-en- Mst, and ‘wilt also result. in many others becoming members.” Captain William H. Mellach, Company A, 5th Battalion—“Everyone is glad that the guard is to be rescued from the L street armory. I am convinced that the mere fact of knowing that a move down town is to be made will add greatly to the membership. Every man in my company has expressed his delight at the proposed change. I am sure, that when the enlisted men have an armory, where they are com- fortably taken care of, they will stpport their officers in every effort to bring up the standard. The commanding general has done the most popular thing in his power. His action shows that he wants the enlisted man to have comfort and proper enjoyment, and all the boys who carry muskets are his friends.” Captain Clarence V. Sayer, Company C, 5th Battalion—“The move down town is to my mind the best thing that could be done for the guard, and the step shows that Gen. Harries is alive to the welfare of the organization of which he is the head. A Captain W. E. Harvey, Company C, En- gineer Battalio: “The present armory h: many drawbacks. It is inaccessibly located, unadequately heated and lighted, no heat being furnished in the locker rooms, where it is most needed. The market house is much more central location, and if rcoms are made comfortable and properly lighted, the change will certainly heip the guard. I like the proposed change.” New Major of 4th Batialion. Major Frederick S. Hodgson, who has been selected by General Harries to com- mand the 4th Battalion, is one of the most popular officers of the brigade, and has seen considerable military service. He en- listed in the old Washington Light Guard when that company was reorganized in 1871 and served ten years with it, holding every position from corporal to first lieu- tenant. he’was appointed sergeant major of the 4th Battalion, He was promoted to the adju- tancy of the 4th in April, 1896, and was commissioned captain of Company C, 4th Battalion, in January, 1 During the camp last July he was detailed for duty with the staff of the 2d Regiment. The appointment of Major Hodgson is approved on all sides, and especially by the members of the 4th Battalion. Note: The 5th Battalion has been ordered to as- semble for drill Monday evening. In view of the review of the ist Regiment the even- ing of January 17 Major Ross will order four drills of the 1st Battalion prior to that date. Captain Harry Walsh, Company A, 4th His experience in the District Na-} tional Guard began in January, 1895, when | Battalion, has recommended that the fol-; lowing members of his company be dis- honorably discharged from the National Guard: Louis F. Abeil, Walter A. Butler, John W. Fanning, Patrick J. Hart and Thomas A. Ellis. ‘All enlisted men holding certificates con- ferring the grade “candidates for promo- tion,” have been requested to meet Mon- day evening next at 8 o'clock, in room 416, fourth floor, L street armory. ‘The review of the Ist Regiment hy the commanding general and staff Monday evening, January 17, in Convention Hall is announced to begin at elock. The ree view is to be foilowed by company, bate talion and regimental drills. The brigade bat under the efficient cone ductorship of Licutenant D. B. MacLeod, is rehearsing diligently for its first public corcert, to ge given in the near future. It is hoped to make the official band of the District National Guard one of the recog- nized musical organizations of the national capital. The officers of the brigade and personal staff have been notified to assemble at headquarters every Monday evening, begin- ning January 8, until further notice, from 8 to 10 o'clock, to confer on matters relat- ing to the guard. All commissioned officers of the brigade will assemble the last Mon- day of each month for the same purpose. Great improvement has been noted in the work cf the members of the Ist Battalion as regards rifle practice. The men are un- precedently enthusiastic, and Lieutenant Birney, the battalion's inspecter of rifle practice, anticipates an active season. The battalion team match for December was won by the representative of the Ist Bat- talion with a total of 402. It is practically a certainty that Sergeant Major Charles E. Swigart of the 5th Bat- talion will be appointed first lieutenant and quartermaster of that command, to succeed Ist Lieutenant W. H. Myers, whose resig- nation was tendered some time ago be- cause of ill health. Lieutenant Myers was an excellent quartermaster, and it is be~ lieved that Sergeant Major Swigart is the Most popular, competent and experienced guardsman available to succeed him. H. G. Chapman fn the Atlantic. It may require as much imagination to draw pleasure out of an unspent dollar as it. does to get it from an unsmelt flower, or an unkissed love, or any of the unexisting realities that poets deal in. a laborious and escetic financier t live in a world of imagination, a com- mercial dream, as little tangible as that of the poet. “My food and lodging are all I get for my wealth,” said the elder Koths- child. He was mistaken; he forgot dream of wealth. He, too, was one of the poets of a financial age. Nor, last be that the delight of giving one’s self up to an impassioned thought, of which one is as sure as death, and for which one will- ing to die, is not still, as it always has 22 the keenest pleasure of a human soul. ————— $e Russian Officers Learning Hindustant From the New York Tritune. The Russian war minister has decided to found a chair at the various universities for the purpose of having the Hindustani tongue taught to officers. The necessary orders have not only been given by the ministry, but they are already being carried out. The pupils are encouraged by the prospect of being sent to India to complete their studies if, at the examinations which will take place at the conclusion of the course, they attain a certain standard of proficiency. It is hardly necessary to draw attention to the significance of this step, especially when the desizns of Russia upog India are taken into consideration. ———_- +00 Compressed Flour. From the St. Louls Globe-Democrat. The importance of lightness and come pactness in the kit of soldiers has stimu- lated the manufacturers of army food stuffs to produce all manner of concentrated products for use on the march or in camp. Of these the latest is compressed isur, which is now being tested by the Britisn war department. Th; objection..o the es- tablishment of nativual granuries is the impossibility of storing wheat for any length of time. ‘The grain soon germinates and is ruined. The flour is now molded into bricks by hydraulic pressure, in which shape it is unaffected by damp, is moid- proof and sweet and wholesome. The com- pression is said to destroy all forms of larval life, and the fiour becomes immune against th? attacks of ineects. Since the cubic space occupied by 100 pounds of loose fiour will hold more than 300 pounds of the compressed flour, it will be seen that the, saving in storage is enormous. ORIENTAL BURGLAR-PROOF GATES, With Lion - Head Ornamentation, From Fitegende Blatter. }