Evening Star Newspaper, January 5, 1898, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1898-14 PAGES. v ' ‘It’sa . Rocker Sale. Our stock-taking has re- vealed many things to us. One is that the number of Rock- ers on hand is far too great, even for our big business. The | quantity must be reduced. We only know one way to do it ! quickly—to reduce prices so as to compel buyers. That's what we've done—cut prices nearly in half for the next three davs. Oak. Bird's-eye Maple, Solid Mahogany, Mahogany Finish, or Upholstered. very kind has been reduced, and we have hundreds of different kinds Very neat Little Hardwood a | Sewing Rocker, | reed seat, excel- 50 i j lently made—re- (C. 3 duced to. ......-. “Cash or Credit.” Lansburgh Furniture Co., : ' 1226 FSt.N.W. } To a Finish! This sale will continue un- til every dollar’s worth of Diamonds, Watches, Jew- elry, Cut Glass, Bric-a-brac, ete., is sold. sa) PDODO9NDO]D“ Q Bros. at a ape ; bared Q °o i4¢ Auction thout reserve or limit. The choicest portion of the stock still mains unsold. Sales at 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Jacobs Bros., p72 a.ave. Diamond Importers and Jewelers. PDPDDNDD DT NNNH9N9NT99N90D Estab. 1874. J. H. French will conduct the sale for F. Warren John- son, auctioneer. je3-6nd DOS 39999903 BOON 9928-00 SD ( e 0 reat Reduction In Hair. $2.50, formerly $5.00. $6.00, formerly $10.50 00, formerly $5. 50, formerly $6. 6 in Hairdressing, Shampooing, etc. Trayerial Halr Regenerator for restoring gray halr. Never fails. S. HELLER’S, 720 7th Street N. W. aplt-20d_ cs OOF EH ON RH SESE SEO FES HH EHED : Bargains In } ;Rubbers2"4 Shoes} * Child’s Rubbers - 10c. ? ¢ Ladies’ Rubbers = 19c. (=) Gray § First-class attend: > Ladies’ Fine Vici Kid Shoes (odd ate 1 Bia Sort $3.50 $ And $3.00 qualities reduced to. $1.98 & ames eys 5 AND OTHER BARGAINS TOO NUMER- 3 OUS TO MENTION. EE Be het : Robert Cohen & Son, # 630 Pa. Ave. N. W. } Established 1838. + ‘ — short by taking our “Rock and Rye.” Made of pure rye whisky and select rock candy. Cures a cold in short time. Better keep a bottle handy. 75 cts. qt. bot. SL” NE 142 SEPROKE DA, Bordered Carpets! to give every one an oppor- Carpet. No) © following have ever Worth. by 12 ft. Brussels. $20. by 14 ft. Brussels. - Now. ) 3 in to im The Houghton . sa b-40d nL In. by 12 ft. Brussels. ) in. by 12 ft Mexuette ) by 14 ft. 6 in Meus 2 ) ny 9 ft. Bruasela. nT 3 A New “Wrinkle” in Jap. Rugs. / ‘These are something new in All-wool ¢ Jap. I and are far superior to the or- 2 diaary 3 ft. by iz ft Jap. Rugs.......$21.00 ae 1214 F St. ae BA a a LN SOOO SOOO OOO 7 Popelar prices at STEVI X S25" SA DOC. } Rheumatic Remedy, 0 One of the best-selling remedies we Prepare. It numbers its friends by the bundred—for every one who uses it praises it. It Dever falls to cure where it fs faithfully used. Only SWe_ bottle. 7 Laxative Bromo 20¢. Barnard’s Complexion Cream, STEVENS’ Pharmacy, Cor. oth and Pa. Awe. fad-28d nine, seeeeeee eee eeee BO 949 DVS 3* REMNANT DAY --- Thursday- AT THE PALAIS ROYAL. lomorrow’s contents of the various Bargain Ta- bles are to be unusually attractive. The com- ing great sales of Cotton Underwear, Table Linens and the coming Opening of the new 4c and 9c stores prompt a quick clearing sale of strictly winter goods. Basement. | Second Floor. Various tables are here filled with Art Lamps, Clocks, Bric- a-Brac, China and Glass Ware: House- furnishing Goods of every description. Agate Ware. Pearl Agate Teapots, 5-pint size. Expensive. but the best produced in the world. Redaced from $3.37 91.95 Art Lamps. Last of the Brass Banquet Lamps, with onyx trimmings and | latent Improved | wurners. to Lamps for only: ”* $2.95 Silk Shades. 10 Silk Shades. and nearly all were less than $3. Reduced to.. 5 Ornamental Coal Vases, Ja- each stamped Royal Not a plece those marked 1.25 and $1.4 marked Only '49¢ for thos SSe and Ose Boe, 3B aud 29¢ for only. Dinner Sets. $12 English China Dinner and ‘Tea Sets, 160 pieces, new shape, vcornted, flowers. Reduced with nat- $9.66 handsomely de ural colored and gold. Ol ssaan2 Cracker Jars. Dress Goods, Silks, Linings, Trimmings, Housekeeping Goods, Art Geods and Mil- linery Departments are on this floor. Velvets, etc. _AIL remnants of Velvets and vee less than a yard in length, sre on this ti Bier Chote for LOC. Evening Silks. Remnants of Brocaded Silks, in light effects, of white, lw ender, Nile and gray. Plenty of waist lengths; ey few enough for skirt. Te quality for “44¢. Black Silks. Remnants of Black Satin and SUk Brocades, also Snrah Silks an We quality for. Wool Fabrics. Desirable remnants of .50e Wool Crepes and Henrlettas, in cream, yellow, pink, lavender, light ‘blue—ail’ the selling colors. fcr. Best Trimmings. 11 Garnitures of Net covered with cut jet, forming blouses and skirt fronts. Were $4.50 50 tw ee $2.50 ¥ Choice for ..... ce Feathers. 41 Fancy Wings and Birds re- duced to rom ). Near. ly 100 Fancy Feathers reduced to 19 from 5 Another that were tec, Blankets. $3 pair for the famous $4.50 Fc Vor Blankets. A 5c Carlshed China Cracker | $altformia Wool Blankets Jars, new shape, decorated im | fe% ValEs lowe doairanne asserted tints and flowers, and to other pleces. Chol for . Cream Sets Towels. 75 - - broken lots Towels, Geen aeerisicleea te ong which are 14x42 Dama cally decorated to Si 4 with knotted fringe, match, Redueed to... 9 ls Punch Bowls. $3.50 China Punch Bowl, large, handsomely decorated in blue ‘and Re $1.98 duced to. Various. 25e Quart-size China Pitchers and Large Salad Bowls, new shapes, a Vir assorted flowers and gold. fe duced. to.--- “ 19¢. Cut Glass. Newest Cut Glass e ‘Tum- hlers; strawberry, diamond and fan cutting. One dx SD QS en for.... For Syrups. Cut Glass Syrup Jugs, newest patterns, with plated handle and = cover. Reduced 48c. (olkece For Water. $2 Cnt Glasa Water Bottles, tad? Keduced to. DLT Z For Sweets. Cat Glase Bon Boa Pliscellaneous. cut Filled with — Imitation iluss Plecex: $1.19 for De only Fourth Floor. Furniture, Rugs, Curtains, Portieres, Ta- ble Covers, Draperies and Upholstery Goods of every description are here. Furniture. Clowes: Trees for. Lace Curtains. “al Irish Point Lace Curtsina which but 1 to 3 pairs of a kind remain. | 2 pairs reduced to $1.50 from $2.25; 3 pairs to 2.89 from $4; 1 palr to $3.49 $5; 2° pairs from $7 to ne Son 55.95 Imitation. 11 pairs Rrussels Effect Lace Cartain: pair reduced to $2.48 from $4; 2 pairs to $1.93 om $2.75;°8° pairs trom $2.95 2 pairs from $1.35 to 3 pairs from Ste 39c. Portieres. Malt pairs Tapestry Curtal suitable for ouch covers oF por: te to for res. choice. Also a few Tapestry Table Co iat Ral" OG. from coy square. Huek ewe ees Art. Goods. 15e for 20e Drapery Scarfe. Be for Be Spools Clark's Crochet Cottops; 3He eee and Stamped Bureau Scarfs, 72 inches long, for valy 29C. Third Floor. Wraps, Suits, Wrap- pers, Furs, Cotton and Knit Underwear, Ap- rons, Corsets and Chil- dren’s Departments are on this floor. Wrappers. Various styles of Ladies’ $1 Flanuelette “Wrappers. Some with braid trimming girdle are really worth $1.25. Sizes 34 to 44 in one style Choice tor. O9C. another. Silk Waists. 14 Taffeta Silk Waists in Roman stripes and plaids. Lat- est blouse front, yoke back and linen’ collar. Best of *_ $3.79 launder $4.98 Walsts. duced to Dress Skirts. the $5 to 8? Garments for 98 Plaid and 3 the Figured i-ohatr rustle: § 1,29 Skirts, fue Mning—for Petticoats. Last of the best Knit Petti- coats In black and colors, plain and fancy—the $198 silk border Skirts for $1.48—the $1.35 Silk- finished Skirts for $1.19 _-the $1 All-wool Skiits7Qye for . Underwear. 6 pleces of Cotton and Cam- G Drawers, Cheim- Corset’ Covers and Skirts. ightly solled. 50 te - gurments—re- duced to .- "29c. brie ises, Som Corsets. Sizes 18 to 30-in. or another. Some 44 Corsets. aty! —one Costumes. 39 Ready-to-wear Cloth Cos- tumes, son's latest oD nan taorel. Bren effects, | man-tailored. $15. to $12.24; from $12.50. to ; from $10.98 foe: 6.98 to. Jackets. it of the well-known Cloth Last a = Jackets Capes, pre- jously sold at $12.50, $10 and Br Reduced * ti $7. $7.08, $6.08 and 64.77 | Be Remnants are to goat less than cost. First Floor, Particularly note the reduced prices asked for Fans, and note the lot includes our im- porter’s samples at nominal prices. Evening Fans. 8 for $5 to $7.50 Ostrich 4. F $1.48 for $1.98 ‘Thi Lace and 98c for various $2.08 Fana. And many $1.98 Fans for. Fancy Hose. N relly and Plaid Hose that boot patrerns. than 50e par. for only. Other Hose. Boot Pattern, Allover Polk: Det and Plain English Tan ieee None were less than 25¢ E "feet were are LDC, broidered feet were Men’s Socks. 59 for $1 and 79¢ for $1.50 Black Silk Half Hose. $1 for 5 pairs Socks. 20 pair f 50e Novelty Halt Hose, the known 13¢ Hose for oniy. BOc, Stationery. 100 sheets of beat All-linen Wilting: Paper and 100 new shape Envelopes. in at- tractive box. an for, 19, Various Books. The well known 500 Cloth- bound Books for boys, girls and grown folks are to he of bargain table tomorrow reduced to. BOC, Umbrellas. Last of the $3.98, $4.50 an $5 Silk Umbrellas, forty-one Ia the combination styles for In- dies and men. Regul: = trons know them @ > Sa Reduced” to. $2.29 Jewelry. Last of the Sterli Silv Men. $1 size reduced the 50c Embroideries. Manufacturer's sample stri 5 yards. Five yards of kun brofderies worth up to 40c yard for only ° A8C and Notions. Five-yard pfecea of the fa- mous Select” | Velve- een Skirt Bindin; only = 4c. White Laces. 31 cut pieces of Val. and Point de Paris Laces, Edges aud Insertions, 3% to 5 inches wide. Se, I8e and 22c yard laces for. Black Laces. 14 cut pleces best quality Black Silk Laces, 6, 9 und 12 inches wide. and §2 yard. rs 26 Chiffons. Last of Chiffon Bands and Edges, 2 to 7 inches wide. Black’ embroidered on black, and vartous colors on black and white nds. me 1 were $2.50 a rd. AAc Choice ‘for. Veils, Nearly 200 Veils, popular 25e veil: 1897. Choice for. last of the * 10c. Handkerchiefs. 5 Dainty Handkereblefs with footing and other latest. style borders. Some mussed, but none were “ies than bie. 3Q), Choice fo ic. Underwear. Ladies’ Merino Pants, and Company's Vests and American Hosiery garments; Oneita Union Suits. $1 Underwear for...7.2. 49) Plated Ware. 83 Silver-plaited Pleces for the tea table. Superior, plated m white metal. Choice Neckwear. $1. $1.25 and $1.50 Bow Jabots and Fronts of Silk, Chif- fon and Liberty Silk, lace and ribbon — trimmings. Choice for 68¢ and. Ribbons. Plain, Stripe, Plaid and other Fancy ‘Taffeta and Moire Ribbons, 4 to 5 inches wide. Well known 25¢ to 0c a bbons. On center | aisle bles. Your choice ‘for. = 15¢, Ribbons. 200 remnants of narrower widi Ribbons. . Less desirable lengths, styles and colors, 5 Reduced to. 7 OC. Tablets. G4 Leather Tablots with ink well and vai ‘compartments. marked 1 8c for 2 marked 75e_ for Palais Royal, us G & fith CHANGES-DESIRED Secretaries Gage apd Wilson Discuss the Civil Setwice Classification. =f : 1 Places Whictf"They Hold Should 197 1 Be Exempted. THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS Several heads of departments transmit- ted to Congress today their views regard- ing desirable amendments to the present civil service rules. ‘The reply of Secretary Gage of the treasury was as follow: “To the Senate of the United States: “I have the honor to acknowledge the re- ceipt of the following resolutions, passed by the Senate December 1s, 1897: “ ‘Resolved, That the heads of the several executive departments, respectively, be d!- rected to inform the Senate what appoint- ive positions, 1f any, in their respective de- partments should, in their opinion, be ex- cepted from the operation of the laws gov- erning the civil service or the rules estab- lished by the civil service commiss! and further, “ ‘Resolved, That the said heads of the several executive departments, respective! be directed to intorm the ae ae changes or amendments to the present civil service rules seem to be desirable, as indi- cated by their experience.’ “It cannot be denied that the large num- ber of places brought into the classified service by the executive order of May 6, 1896, have added many difficulties to the ad~ ministration of the law. That sweeping amendment to the rules brought {ato the list uf classitied places every position to which the Secretary makes appointment in the Treasury Department, except two cler- ical places and the mere laburers and char- women. In framing such an inclusive or- der it is not surprising that places have been brought into the classified service that ought not to be there. At the time every pesition in this department was brought within the classitication’the best friends of the merit system, had the situation been examined more carefully, would probably have admitted that the classification should not be complete. Now, after an experience of nearly two years, it is shown conclust ly that there are positions which were cl: sified by this inclusive order tat should, for the best interests of the service and for the best interests of the merit system, be made excepted places, although still sub- ject to non-competitive examinations. “I believe that experience has taught that the order of May 6, 1896, was too sweeping, and that there should be taken out of tie classified service a considerable nui places that were at that time cl The most important of those places are in the internal revenue service. ‘The difficul- tles which the department has experienced in the administration of the rules as they now exist, as applied to the internal rev- enue service, have become intolerable. 1 believe that all positions of deputy collect- ors of internal revenue should be made ex- cepted places, subject, however, to non- competitive examinations. The ‘collectors who appoint the deputies are personally responsible for the conduct of their sub- crdinates. This respgnsibility covers not only the fidelity and integrity of those sub- ordinates in their relation to the govern- ment—but extends, to, a personal liability to those who may be injured in person or in property by inconsiderate or malicious trespass committed by such subordinates in the course of thelr dutles. It is obviously wrong that a collector, after assuming the heavy responsibility that he does, should be ted down to an eligible list (the names on which he may know nothing about), from which to select bls subordinates, each of whom is officially. his, other self.’ There is no desire on the part of the department to make the test of fitness in the smallest degree less searching than it is under the system of competitive examinations, but I believe that it {s desirable that the collect- ors be free to select their subordinates, within the lines which a rigid test of fit: ness will permit, from among men concern- ing whose personal characteristics aud in- tegrity they have knowledge. 1-Advined Classification. “Another branch of the service where experience has demonstrated that classifi- cation was ill-advised is the custodian ser- vice in the public buildings throughout the country. here are in this service a large nember of low-salaried positions where no academic test is required or desirable. The scrvice covers the entire country. “It fre- quently happens that a vacancy occurs without there being a proper eligible list and the delays and restrictions following the making of temporary appointments, the holding of examinations, the displacement of the temporary appointees and the final installation of a properly certified person have becn distinctly detrimental to the ser- vice. It is the expérience of the depart- rent that the character of the service has been in no wise improved, while the delays and restrictions which have followed a strict administration of the law have been extremely vexatious, without bringing any ccrresponding advantages. I believe that it would be of distinct advantage to take all positions in the custodian force, includ- ing elevator conductors, firemen, ‘dynamo tenders and employes of a similar charac- ter, out of the classified service. “The employes of the light house estab- lstment have been under civil service rules since May 6. No improvement has result- ed, but on the other hand vexatious delays have cccurred in filling vacancies, which, fertunately, so far, have not resulted in serious disaster. The clerical force, always small, out excellent, might advantageously remain under the classified rules of the civil service. But for all other employes, the best interests will be conserved by re- moving them from the classified service, ard as hitherto with marked success, be placed absolutely in the hands of the in- spectors and engineers of the various dis- tricts, subject, as before, to the approval of the light house board and that of the Sec- retary of the Treasury. “The position of the counsel before the board of general appraisers should, in my cpinion, be exempt from the clvil service r ‘The position requires the services of a specially trained lawyer, and no exami- nation which can be prescribed is an ade- quate test of the fitness of ah applicant. “There is also a position in the New York custom house known a8 paymaster. The duties of the place reyuire the hand- ling of large amounts of cash. The col- lector is responsible for the safety and proper distribution of this money, and the same reasons which operate to exemot cashiers and deputies having financial re- sporsibility apply tg this position. Other Exemptions Favored. “I would also !§xemipt the positions of shipping commis: eat the various ports. The most difficult dities of the shipping commissioners are sepi-judicial, as arbitra- tors between scamen,and owners or mas- ters. An examination ‘can hardly show the existence of the judicial temperament and skill in dealing with’ men. On the other hand, it must be*btafed that these offices, if used to serve party ends, would become oppressive to ratherv than protective of seamen, as desigtied.dSailors seldom vote. Sailors’ boarding »nodusge and other resorts for sailors may easily be favored by the commissioners. 44/ 9 : Suggest such a modifi- “I would ,furth cation of the rule ‘ag would permit, when rt exists, a permanent no eligible regist appointment to be made, in the. discretion of the head of the department, subject to @ non-competitive examination by the civi) service commission. One of the chief dif- ficulties in the administration of the law arises in the voluminous correspondence necessary when an eligible register does not exist and temporary appointments are made pending the creation of an eligible st. 5 “I would also recommend that the rules be_so modified as to permit the head of a department to transfer any person in the classified service of one branch of his de- partment to the.classified service of an- other branch, without regard to appor- tionment. The prohibition upon the free movement of persons within the classified service of a department, occasioned by the method of enforcing the apportionment rules, is a source of much embarrassment.” Secretary Wilson's Recommendations. Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture sent-the following letter to the ee. 2. de LE eh Rr ea een nee sete deeded eine iaete eateries decade leet Be Abide A Fur Flurry-- We've just closed a deal with one of the leading furriers. his kind of weather—and has given up his profit hopes. We believed you'd appreciate a chance to buy the newest and most fashionable Furs at less than the wholesale price. You'll have the chance n—but picked our way through his stock, taking the best shapes tomorrow. and the best furs. Lot of $14 Canada Seal Collarettes for $8.50- With figured silk lining and finished with long tab fronts and marten tails and heads. Lot of $10.50 Australian Skin Collarettes for $5.50. We didn’t buy at random Splendid furs, cut in correct shape, made with storm collar. Lot of $10.50 Marten and Mink Collarettes for $6.75. Another of the latest shapes, and finished with eight genuine marten tails. Lot of $10 Stone Marten Collarettes for $6.50. Good shape, all finely selected skins, finished with eight genuine tails. Lot of $35 Electric Seal and Astrachan Long Capes for $22.50 and $55 ones for $32.50. Some with plain marten collars and some trimmed down the front: el Lot of Genuine $75 Seal Capes for $35. Cut 16 inches long and lined with handsome brocaded silk. Lot of Genuine $85 Seal Capes for $59.50. Cut 16 inc heavy brocade silk. $12.50 Electric Seal Collarettes for $8.50. The yoke of astrachan; new point storm collar and rich brocade silk lining. A lot of Single Pieces of Fashionable Furs-- Including Electric Seal, Marten, Krimmer and Chinchilla Fur Collarettes, in plain and combination About 50 garments altogether. Your choice of effects. $25 ones for $12.50. tive as those quoted above. “Saks’ Corner.” Bodondoasoetongondensoetoeseogenseatoetententoatoeseeseogentoetoeteetoniontoesoete soateesetsotontoesod soe onfoatnetoesocontneteetodtosioaioeteesosteste Senate: “The chief trouble I find in the Department of Agriculture exists in the bu- reau of animal fdustry between inspectors, assistant inspectors, stock examiners and taggers. covered into the service without examination; and the only marked inef- ficiency I find in the work of any class of employes in the department is among the above mentioned employes of the bureau of animal industry and in certain of the state } statistical agents who were also covered into the service without examination. These matters can be remedied by the President by exempting certain positions from the classified service, or by the head | of the department through departmental examinations.”” Secretary Sherman's Views. Secretary Sherman of ihe State Depart- ment replied as follows: “I found upon entering upon my duties as Secretary of State that the entire clerical force of the department, including the chief clerk at $2,500 and six chiefs of bureaus at $2,100 each, was covered by the civil ser- vice law under a presidential order extend- ing its operations so as to embrace those officers. “My opinion is that these seven positions | Should ‘be excepted from the operations of the laws governing the civ!] service, or the rules established by the civil service com- mission,’ and I so recommend should any changes or amendments to the present civil service law or rules be contemplated. ‘These officers should be either appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, or the Secretary of State should be, as formerly, acting for the President, empowered to appoint them. “All these officers bear a close personal relat:on to the Secretary of State in the conduct of the department's official busi- ness. It is through them, under the assist- ant secretaries, he is enabled to transact his official duties, and it would seem to be the part of prudence and discretion that they should be in sympathetic touch with the head of the department to insure co- operation and harmony of action. It is probable that the Secretary of State may not wish to exercise the power conferred upon him to make removals and appoint- ments in these particular positions, but his hands should not be tied or his au- thority limited whenever, in his judgment, the best interests of the public service de- mand a change. This freedom of action on the part of the Secretary of State, which should never have been curtailed, would, I believe, promote the public inter- ests. It should certainly instill in those officers a desire to render the best possi- ble service to the department and stimulate their highest endeavors to discharge their official duties in harmony with the wishes of the Secretary of State. may say frankly that my recommen- dation for a change in this respect is not based upon any want of fidelity on the part of the gentlemen who are at present occupying the seven positions named; or because of a desire to remove any one of them and appoint his successor. They have uniformly shown a commendable spirit of energy and fidelity in carrying forward the great volume of the department’s work which I cannot fail to recognize and ap- preciate. I have made the recommendation solely because I believe the persons compe- tent to fill these necessarily quasi confi- dential and important positions should be instantly and freely subject to change by the President or the Secretary of State. I think the service would be benefitted by excepting these seven positions from the operations of the civil service laws.” In Accord With the President. Although the treasury officials are reti- cent on the subject, there are good reasons for the belief that Secretary Gage’s letter in response to the Senate’s civil service resolution {s practically in substantial ac- cord with the views of the President, and it is altogether probable that, in the ab- sence of congressional action on the sub- ject, he will issue new rules which will carry into effect the changes suggested by the Secretary. : Others Not Ready. Only three replies were sent to the Senate today, the others not being ready. COURT OF APPEALS, Interesting Opinions Handed Down in Important Cases. Among the opirions handed down late yesterday afternoon by the Court of Ap- peals was one affecting the appcal taken by Lockie H. Iglehart, John W. Holt, Thomas Holt, James J. Holt, John W. Holt, as guardten of Sarah Holt, and Edwin Kidd, as guerdian of Joseph H. Holt, from the decree of Judge Hagner, signed in the Probate Court, directing the distribution of @ portion of the estate of the late Joseph Holt per stirpes and not per capita. With the exception of Joseph H. Holt, who is a grand-nephew, all those who appealed are nieces and nephews of Judge Holt. One-third of the portion of the estate dis- tributed was given under the decree to the child of- Thomas Holt, a deceased brother; one-third the children of Mrs. Sterett, a deceased sister, and the remaining third to the children of Robert Holt, a d brother, Joseph H. Holt, The Court of Appeals in its opinion re- views the statutes relating to inheritance, and affirms the ruling of Judge Hagner. It is understocd that the case will be ap- pealed to the Supreme Court of the United ates. of some fi $32.50 ones for $14.50. court was reversed, with directions to dis- Hill of complaint. 1893, the appellants filed three certain hav- amounts. The ing been served by . appeared court and confessed judgments in favor of the plaintiffs for the amounts claimed by th On these judgments executions were levied upon certain stock in two shoe stores conducted by Strasburger. A few days ater Dodge Bros. instituted suit, setting forth that they were cieditors of Stras- burger in the sum of $4 1.20 for goods sold by them to him, and th t the assignment de by him had been for the purpose i preference to one debt over anothe Dodge Bros. asked for an injunc vent marshal’s sale under th ecution. The case presented the questions. first, whether under the statute in force in this District. regulating assignments for the benefit of creditors. there is such a thing a8 a constructive assignment for the benefit of creditors: whether the act can be inter- preted to create a system of involuntary bankruptcy under which a debtor can be compelled to execute an assignment for the benefit of his creditors; second, whether the facts established in this case are proof of an attempt on the part of Strasburger and the judgment creditors to evade the provisions of the statute and bring it with- in the rule contended for by appellees. The court below held that the confessions of judgment by Strasburger were prac..c: ly a deed of assignment, giving preferences. it set aside the judgfents and levies and appointed receivers to sell the property and divide the proceeds equally between all the creditors. The Court of Appeals holds that an in- solvent debtor has the right to confess j Judgments in favor of preferred creditors without making assignments for the benefit of creditors generally. The assignment act forbids preferences in deeds of assignment. Leon Tobriner conducted the case for the appellants, while Chapin Brown, Arthur O'Connor and Thom and Blair performed similar service for the appellees. ‘The judgment of the lower court was af- firmed in the case of Lucy T. Davis and others against Louis Coblens and Martin Lauer. The judgment of the lower court Was against the 2ppellants, who brought an acticn in ejectment to recover posses- sion of part of lot 10, block 1031. ——_ —___ CHARGED WITH HOUSEBREAKING. Carll Kill: Locked Up to Await an Investigation. Carll Killian, a baker twenty-two years old, was arrested today by Policeman Hart- man and locked up on a charge of house- breaking in the night time. It is alleged that he entered the office of Berens’ bak- ery, No. 622 E street northwest, about 2 o'clock this morning and attempted to open the safe with an ice pick. Killian was in Mr. Berens’ employ, and about 2 o'clock this morning he was found in the office by Henry Conrad, who is also employed by Mr. Berens as a baker. Killian left the store when he was discovered, and com- plaint was made to the police. He was arrested about noon, and will be given a hearing in the Police Court tomorrow. Soe Cac To Change His Name. A petition in equity asking permission to change his name to Stafford has been filed by J. Raymond O'Connell. The petitioner explains that he has always lived with his uncle, Dr. John J, Stafford of this city; that he has always been known and called by the name Stafford, and believes that it will be to his best interests to have his name legally changed from O'Connell to Staf- ford. in| He's all out of patience waiting for One of the season's best styles. s deep and trimmed with Grebe feathering around bottom and on cx lar; line And hundreds of Muffs and Small Neck Pieces, that we are offe Saks and Company, | | | amt egantly lined; late shape. d with $37.50 ones for $17.50. Ting at prices equally as attrac- Leaders In \\ Gedoebodontocntontontoctetertnionsocaiotio dnote dnstoteo dd te ipdaotn inten arlptiptotentintotiolitoteetateotains Lele toteslpleletetylplete lee py eet elle ttt tt ter THE Y. MC. No Money to Be Expended on ola Structure, A meeting will be held tonight by the central committee of the Y. for canvassing will be made to push the work through as quickly as possible About 100 solicitors are at work now for the bullding fund. » There will also be a meeting of the com- mittce of three appointed by the board of directors to look into the matter of ar- ranging new quarters for the association soon. This committee is composed of Charles E. Foster, A. M. Lothrop and G. W. F. Swartzell. The meeting will be held some time this week. Mr, Foster stated this morning that it was definitely decided no money would be spent on the old build- ing in the way of fitting it up for occu- pancy, as it would be regarded as simply a waste. The rooms which can be occu- pled without improvement will be used in addition to the quarters rented. If other accommodations are found necessary they will be rented. Mr. Foster is of the opinion that bulid- ing operations will begin in the spring, as he thinks @ sufficient sum will have been raised from all appearances by that time to warrant their beginning the work. Sym- pathy has been roused, he stated, by the latest calamity which has visited’ the a sociation, and he thinks subscriptions w! come in better on this account than they have done so far. A lecture by Lieutenant J. M. Kenny of the eighth precinct station has been ar- ranged for, to be held in one of the local churches Wednesday, January 12. He a member of @ relief expedition which sent to the arctic region several years ago. He will tell the experiences which the party met with while on this voyage. T' ing of January 26 a musical and entertainment will be given, and two weeks later there will be a stereopticon lecture. —— A Young Northwestern Giant. From th: Paul Madeiia village has a prodigy in the per- son of James MeIndoo, who was born there July 6, 1879. He is now but a little more than eighteen years of age, but is six feet ten Inches tall. At the age of fifteen years he weighed 247 pounds. He has grown steadily ever since, and this week tipped the scales at 803% pounds. His feet are 134 inches In length, and he wears a No. 24 shoe. He wears a No. 8 hat, and his head is not swollen a bit. He is in perfect health, and eats more than a 1,30-pound ox. Whenever he wants a drink of water he takes a gallon pail, and drains every drop from it. He has been known to eat a common basketful of grapes, and ask for more. Recently he ate twenty-three large apples for dessert at dinner. He is of good shape, and; except for his height, does not look abnormally large. He however, very powerful, and when ff- teen years of age lifted 1,100 pounds. In a test the other day, he spanned, with one hand, 13% inches. His intellectual devel- opment fs normal. He has a surprisingly good head for mechanics. He can take a clock or watch to pieces, repair and clean, and put it together perfectly again. A short time ago he made a violin, apon which he plays fairly well. He does not ride a bicycle, but Intends to next year. On account of his great height a special machine will have to be made for him. His parents are Americans, and are not above the average size. TEN THOUSAND. In the District of Columbia it is estimated that there are ten thousand persons suffer- ing from the various forms of lung disease, ranging in degrees from the early to the advanced stages of consumption. To this vast army of sufferers we earn- estly urge a trial of Terraline. It is the greatest medicine of the nineteenth cen- tury. It never disappoints. SOLD BY EVERY DRUGGIST. The late MRS. 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