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aA ‘The reason We are headquarters fer Iron Beds. or sells at such prices. getting the JACKSON BROS., 3 Great Cash Furniture Houses, Cash only, and the narrowest margin of profit. ———————————e JACKSON BROS. Are Very Busy —and yet other merchants are complaining thet they are not selling anything. have learned that our ensh prices are fully 40 per cent lower than they have been accustomed to and they prefer to save that money by busing from ws. The folly of buying from credit houses at exorbitant prices is so apparent. is plain. Peeple A Chiffonier Bargain: y A thoroughly well-made 5-drawer No other house keeps such Chiffonigr — solid polished oak — We have an immense trade in them and sells everywhere $6.00 and best possible prices. at 917-919-921 Seventh St. N. 26 an assortment buy in large ; rien eee P ooo HOM oH oeMoeeeeeeeessoneeee ° : Saving Spots-= $ =-AT== ~ : PERRY’S $ : , z If you will follow our pointers we can lead you to do® Fe some very profitable shopping. We are making opportunities the best. of 40-f2ch DUCED from $ Slim $i with a leader Just Established 1840. Telephone 996. oatondbageatoates tree oedosdoetentbatratoatenegeazestoatvaseatectenteatonreatvesoetecteateateesoesvetoeteateateasoeteesesteateateageateatveteoseeteoteoteats Fancy Dress |! Goods. gh for a dress many of th 5a DUCED from $1.50 to yard. Black Dress im a variety of grades, hut jer « ° yard. all the time now, through the store—cutting adrift stocks that are nearly sold out—and givi the winter lin standard of our val ing a quickening p: It is needless to reiterate the ues. They are, as they have Armures, some high xs $1.50 a at at that run as yard—bat won't you the value we are offering 2G. <5 Suitings, Fy style left in the stripes; "excellent quality, is ® cheic . for *s E : at a remarkable with. REDUCED mol ips ' rs _ grede is, of course, ‘the best, 35c. * fromm 50c. to but we can show you a ‘© yard. 3740. a =< splendid value at —— oa : a Lot of Sik ent Weal Po $0 Fara, Notions. lirs, Black and bite. 40-inch Wool Henriettas— Best quality of Black and Brown Sc.2 Cotton ae ene and Blue combinations; you C. Sara. A variety of Black Novel- ties, sterling qualiry— = RE- | 37IAC. aca, Lot of S#inch Suitings == stripes ‘and checks, to. be made up in taflor ‘fasion. Veivets. Only enough for @ pattern 18 and 20-inch Black Vel- in some of them. RE vets NOW Pin doz. 24-inch Black Velvets— NOW Ww $2.50 Seca. 32-meh — Black Velour du Nerd—NOW now at a yard. PERRY’S, “NINTH AND THE AVENUE.” Linen Shirtings. We have just opened some handsome patterns in Linen Shirtings, plaids, checks and Number 3 Seamless Stock- inet Dress Shields—NOW Hairpin Cabinets of 100 pins—NOW Fasteners—Ni ush to ALL well-known always been, 50c. 5... OC. fare. 4c. Book, containing 6 Black Glass-head Fins, 3 in assorted sizes—NOW SC. boot. r 2 Best grade of Shoe But: Goods. eo tons, per gross-NOW 4 59-inch French Serge, good baa 5c. eld reliable French Serge. vera. and Socket Garment ow sfeetegees aoadoadoetoctoeienetodtoetontontontnetects 15c. doz. eee mh ae HEM bettas “Get It At Mertz’s.” : Bese at the values— our great $7-00 to-Order Suit Sale afford you—and closer the investigation—bigger will be the values grow—come and see—tailor- ing exclusively, Mertz and Mertz, “New Era” Tailors, 906 F Street N. W. a a a ae PHPPISS OSH ING: REFUSES THE WRIT. ice Cole's Decision on Application fer Manda: Judg> Col» today declined to grant a mandamus to compel the excise board to issue to Dallas Washington, Robart J. Campbell and Joseph D. Jones, as propric- tors of the Douglass Hotel, at 235 Penrayl- venta avenue, a bar room license. The p2- loners took the stand that the !aw provid- ing that any established hotel or tavern having a c=rtain number of rooms shall aiways have the right to obtain for itself & Heense for @ bar room, by complying with «b> provisions of the act, is manda- tery upon the board to issue the license de- sired. In the anewer the excise board denied that the “Dougiase Hotel’ is an estab- lished hotel. It is dzacribed by the board as a lodging house, which is not conducted 2 the accommodation of travelers and the tke. It being stated that the house js an “es- tablisned” hotel, Judge Cole denied the pe- tition, stating that he could not rule cn a question of fact. re coe “Want” ads. in The Star pay because they bring answers. TRIAL OF REV. WILLIAMS. Testimony Still Being Taken Before Feclesiastical Court. No decision has been reached in the case of the Rev. Gilbert F. Williams, who is cn trial before the standing committee of | the diocese of Washington, for alleged im- vroper relations with Miss Denham while he was connected with a church in South- east Washington. It will take Mr. Wil- ltams, it Is said, two days to complete his testimony, after which a number of wit- nesses will be introduced in rebuttal, Which will probably consume another day. The testimony being all in, the arguments of counsel for the prosecution and for the defense will be heard. There bee! @ great amount of t carefully by the trial any dect io and it is not believed the decision will ve before the latter part of The stat LA greg Sie) the effect that the trial board had cont that Mr. Williams wae innocent of the charge are said to been pre- mature, inasmuch as a large bulk of the t Se in fact, is not in shape to be read. THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1898-24 PAGES. AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIAIA HORSE SHOW ASSURED Police Notified to Investigate Rumors of Be~ Richard Burnett Fimed for Carrying Concealed Weapons — Colored Shriners Organise a Lodge. Evening Star Bureau, 529 King Street. Bell Telephone No. 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., February 12, 1898. For several weeks nast it has been rumored that policy games had been re- sumed in this city, and in several instances were running et full blast. ‘It was just about one year ago that Sergeant Smith led a successful raid against this class of gambling, which very effectually “put a stop to it for the time being. Owing to the manner in which the game of policy is conducted, it was a hard mat- ter to secure sufficient evidence to convict those supposed to be running the games. Lieutenant Smith a few days ago in- structed the police to look into this matter, and stated that they would be held respon- sible for any policy playing on their beats. The police are keeping their eyes open, ard it will not be a matter of surprise if there is another raid shortly. It is a well-known fact that when the games were broken up in this city the promoters moved out into Alexandria county, where they ran the game without molestation. It is said that of late they have grown more bold and are quietly moving back into the city. : Burnett Fined §20. In the Police Court this morning Mayor Simpson imposed a fine of $20 on Richard Burnett. Burnett stated that he was in conversation with a frierd when Mankin passed and addressed an insulting remark to hita, to which he paid no attention. He claims tha. Mankin then made a threat, and fearing him, he (Burnett) procured a revolver and started home. When passing an alley on Commerce street he says Man- kin jumped out and started to hit him with a brick, and he fired twice to frighten Man- kiri, When arrested a .32-caliber revolver was found on Burnett's person. The evidence did not agree with the claims of Burnett, and Mayor Simpson im- posed the fine for carrying concealed wea- pons. Colored Mystic Shriners. Under the sanction of the Imperial Grand Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobies of the Mystic Shrine of Masonry of North aad South America, of which John J. Jones (334 degree) of Chicago, Ill, is the most imperial grard potentate, a Mystic Shrine was organized in this city last night under the name of Magnus Temple of Al- exandria, in honor of the Virginia deputy. The following officers were elected: Illus- trious grand potentate, Magnus L. Robin- son; chief rabban, Rev. R. B. Robinson; illustrious assistant rabban, Sharock Jack- son; illustrious most high priest and proph- et, Rev. R. H. Robinson, Cumberland, Md.; oriental guide, Frank liams; treasurer, W. C. Payne; recorder, W. A. Carter; first ceremonial master, J. A. Seaton; seeond ceremonial master, Philip Brown; captain of the guard, Rev. J. F. Waters. Port of Alexandria. The matter of consolidating the ports of Alexandria and Georgetown and locating the office of the collector of the port at Georgetown has caused antagonism on the part of Alexandrians, and steps have been taken to get the Virginia delegation in Con- gress to oppose the consolidation, or else to have Alexandria as the port of entry for Washington. President Harlow of the Business Men's League, has called on Sen- ator Daniel and Representative Rixey in regard to the matter. Special Sermon. Rev. J. T. Williams, pastor of the South- ern Methodist Church, will preach a special sermon tomorrow night, taking as his sub- ject “The Messiah of the Old Testament. This is the third of a series of sermans he has been preaching on the Old Testament. Epworth League Meeting. In the Southern Methodist Church last night there was a largely attended meet- ing of the Epworth League, at which the following recently elected officers were in- stalled: F. J. Pollard, president; J. F. Meyers, first vice president; Mrs. J. G. Cockey, second vice president; Miss Anna Summers, third vice president; Julian Y. Williams, secretary; Miss Margaret Young, treasurer; Miss Rebecca Pollard, librarian. After the installation a reception was held ees Miss Rebecca Pollard sang a delightful solo. Selling Without License. Some time during yesterday Justice J. O. Kirby of Fairfax county learned that a man giving his name as P. O’Brien was selling goods in Fairfax county without a license. Justice Kirby could not find O'Brien, but telephoned to this city, ask- ing that the man be arrested should he return with a team he had hired here. O'Brien, it is thought, must have gotten wind of the matter, for he returned the team by a messenger and took a train for Washington. River Improvements. Mr. M. B. Harlow, president of the Busi- ness men’s League, will endeavor to get a delegation of citizens to go to Washingtgr Monday to appear before the congressional commerce committee and urge the neces- sity of action leoking to the improvement of the Potomac river at the Kettle Bot- toms. The delegation will also enter a pro- test against Secretary Gages suggestion that the Wasiiugtun and Alexandria cus- toms districts be consolidated. Brevities. Mount Vernon Council, Daughters of America, had a largely attended meeting last night. Several new members were ad- mitted. The committee on rules and regulations of the A. L. L gymnasium wil! submit their report at the meeting Monday night. “Sharps and Flats,” the local musical or- ganization, has decided to produce the opera “Patience,” in May. Dr. C. C. Stewart of Washington gave an interesting lecture on “Hygiene and Di- etics,” yesterday afternoon, before the pu- pils of the John Hay Normal and Indus- trial School. 3 ———_—_ VESTRYMEN RESIGN. Churchmen Decline to Serve Owing to Differences of Opinion. There was a meeting of the vestry of St. Michael and All Angeis’ P. E. Church jest night. Four of the vestrymen of the church recently resigned, and the resignations of four others have been tendered, but it is not known that they will be accepted. The reasons given for the resignation’ were that the vestrymen did not like the form of service given by the rector, Rev. Mr. Turner. It was stated this morhing that last night's meeting was a quiet one, and no action was taken. A member of the church declared that the resignations would have no particular effect; that the views of the vestrymen who resigned did not agree with those Leld by Mr. Turner, and that in justice to him and themselves, it was thought best to do what they did. It was stated, further, that the action would have no “e on the rest of the congregation, as the iatter up- hold Mr. Turner strongly. Some of the yestrymen, it was stated to the repo-ter, would still continue to attend the church, and that they had resigned simply because they did not wish, under the circumstances, to be in a position to have a hand in the affairs of the church, on account of the difference of existing wetween themselves and the rector. It is urrderstood that the places made vacant by ‘the resignation of the vestry- men have net yet been filled. ———.—_—_ ; Tenth Street Church Revival. A series of revival meetings is in progress at the Tenth Sireet Baptist cor ner 10th and R streets northwest, Rev. 3. Geriah Lamkins pastor. Assistance will be rendered next week by Evangelist Wil- He Robinson of Fredericksburg, Va. He the pulpit tomorrow, morning CEE: E fH Mave @ horse yin May, and the we taken hold it shall be suc- Washington is show during the ft influential citizens of it are determinet cessful in every The very best People have become inti ed in the affair, and a me:ting will be .held next Monday night at the residence ®f Mr. Frederick C. Stevens, at No. 1625 16th street northwest. At this meeting an organization will be effected, officers will be elected, committees be appointed and all the plans forthe show completed. Mr. Stevens ts the owner of the finest hackney stud in the world and is much interested in the coming show. During the past week Mr. Harry E. Field, who so successfully managed the Pittsburg and Boston shows, and who will manage the show here, has been in Washington and in consultation with a number of gentlemen who are interested in horses, and as a re- sult a substantial guarantee fund has been secured of an amount sufficient to insure prompt payment of all the premiums and prizes to be offered and the meeting of all expenses that may be incurred. Rough Riding and Tent Pegging. It is the intention of the gentlemen hav- ing the show in charge to introduce many novel features. Among these will be at- tractive exhibitions of rough riding by the troopers from Fort Myer, a mounted broad- sword contest between some of the Fort Myer troopers and crack experts from New York. There will also be a tent-pegging contest. This is regarded as one of the most exciting sports practiced by horsemen and is very popular in the British army. There will be a class for polo ponies and an exhibition by their riders. Besides these features, there will be the regular classes which make horse shows so entertaining, including those for hackneys to be shown to the line and in harness; classes for hunt- ers, both heavy and light weight, and the usual classes for high steppers, tandems, four-in-hands, &c. There will also be spe- cial prizes of plate offered for the best ap- pointed turnouts. : Practical horsemen who are familiar with hors> shows state tuat Convention Hall will be a most suitable place for such an event, as a ring for exhibition purposes can be secured there much larger than the one in Boston, leaving a twelve-foot prom- erad> entirely around It, with the boxes outside of this. Sufficient space will be jeft at the end of the hall for hitching up horses and similar purposes, while there is ample stable room in the immediate vicin- ity for 250 or mor? horses. Well-Known Horsemen Coming. Among the exhibitors who have already expressed their intention of coming to Washington are Mr. A. J. Cassett of Phil-. adelphia; Mr. Joseph Widener, also of Philadelphia, who has been for years on> of the most successful horse show exhib- iters of harness horses in the country; Mr. Henry Fairfax of Aldie, Va.; Mr. F. W. Kimball, Mr. Twaddelf, Mr. Prescott Law rence of New York, who has kindly con. sented to act as one of the judges in the harness class2s; Mr. George Hume of New York and many others. There will be quite a contingent of fine horses from Pitts- burg end Baltimore, and Mr. F. C. Stevens will enter some of his world-famous hack- < vith which he has won prizes at the N-w York show every year since he began exhibiting there. It has been proposed, and it will probably be decided, to have a class during the show for pairs and singles that are to be exhibited for sale, thus giving the public an opportunity to have a chanc? to secure good animals of approved merit. ‘The sale of the boxes far the event will be held early in March, and it is yet unde- termined whether the sale will be con- ducted by auction or by subscription. — SENDING FLOUR TO THE ORIENT. Great Increase fn Expotts in: the Past Decade. “Within the presbnt decade,” says Untted States Consul A.B’ Johnsén at Amoy, in a report to the State Department, “the ex- portation of flour from the United States to China and Japan has assumed proportions that give encouragement to the industry. while there seem to be great possibilities in that line in the'near future. China is capable of almost unlimited consumption of any article of food the price of which can be brought within the reach of her many millions. The construction of the great Trans-Siberian railway, terminating on the far eastern seaboard, was thought by many of our exporters to herald the advent of a dangerous rival. The Siberian wheat fields have for many generations supplied Eu- rope with a large percentage of its bread- stuffs. If the new means of communication with the east resulted in enlarging the out- put and changing the course of the move- ment, cheaper supplies might cut off the American product. A careful review of the territory affected that will disclose the pos- sibilities in ‘that line, and serve as a guide in the search for an outlet for the great wheat-producing sections of the United States, may not be out of place at this time. * * * Wheat In Russia ranks third in the production of cereals, rye taking the lead and oats the second place. “In view of this, I am of the opinion that the extension of the Trans-Siberian railway will not be followed by an increase in the exportation of Russian wheat: Because the wheat fields in Siberia are not numerous or extensive, and where wheat is grown in the largest quantities the railway does not penetrate; because fréight by rail is too expensive to permit the carrying of wheat from the interior of Siberia to the frontier, thus enabling new fields to develop and ma- terially affecting the world’s market; be- cause the surplus in western Siberia goes only to the rural districts to supply the deficit of that country; because that por- tion of the country suited to the production of wheat has long been under cultivation and is occupied by small holdings. Hence, it is not likely that there will be material change In the crops grown, and no increase in the surplus can be expected. “With @ more favorable exchange, or an advance in the present price of silver, Chi- ra would afford an almost unlimited mar- ket for American wheat. Even though it now takes $2.25 Mexican to equal $1 gold, there is a steady increase in the consump- tion of American wheat in that empire. This difference in exchange brings flour up to $6 or $8 per 100 pounds to the consumer, who finds it no eesier to secure the dollar in China than when there was only a slight difference of exchange, and flour was sell- ing in the empire for $3.50 to $4 per 100 pounds. If the Amerteans lose their market for wheat in the ortént, # will not be due to the development of Bj and the open- ing of the railway tothe'tieart of that vast country.” ————__6.. -___ Placed tm CaréofGuardians. Charles McGill, a’toloted boy, aged thir- teen years, whose home is said to be in Mount Vernon, Ind. was today tempo- rerily given by Judge Sott into the care of the board of chilies "$ guardians, with the understanding t! af will endeavor to have his relatives také him back. The boy ran away from homie several months . where he join- cota Eventually he ington, and since then he ‘thas lived with a colaradqfamily in George- town. It is alleged whe has been assisting in promoting policy. — ee Peace Prevails in Guatemala. According to an official dispatch recelved by Lazo Arriega, the Guatemala minister, fall i = al a > = @ i g 3 fiz i i i Hi | i i i é I ull i i re e [ it i ! tary of the Uniox GOVERNOR OF VERMONT. ~ Josiah Grout Sends an Open Letter to Proprietors of PAINE’S GELERY COMPOUND. = EEG Ia FE GLE oS) Love The pretent Governor of the Green Mountain State, though born in Canada, has lived in Vermont since-he was six years old. His course at the St. Johnsbury Academy was interrupted in 1861 hy his enlisting in Co. I, Ist Vermont Cavalry. He was mustered in as second Meutenant, promoted to captain the following year, and in 1864 made major of the 26th New York Cavalry. Major Grout participated in engagements, and was badly wounded in a skirmish with the celebrated confederate leader, Mosby. At the close of the war he entered the Jaw office of his brother, Gen. Grout, and was admitted to the bar. His service in the Vermont legislature embraced the years 1872, "83, '86 and ‘88. He was Speaker of the House for thice years and Senator im 1892. Gov. Grout ts desply indebted to Paine’s celery compound for the good health which he today en- Joys. He expresses his conviction of the value of the great remedy in the following few words: State of Vermont, Executive Department, July 5, 1897. Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, Vt. Gentlemen—Having realized a benefit from the use of Paine’s celery compound, I hereby indorse the preparation as a reliable remedy that fully meets the claims made for it. It 1s a pleasure also to indorse the proprietors of it as one of Vermont's oldest bouses, whose business reputation is above reproach. JOSIAH GROUT. Life 1s too short to waste one day of it sick abed, grumpy or ailing. Indigestion, nervousness and rheumatism make one old before one’s time, take the beart out of werk and make one a burden at home and a bore to one’s friends. Every one owes it to his family, to his friends, to bis success and happiness to get strong and stay 80. Worn-out nerves bring on more {ll bealth and disease than all other causes put together. In their impoverished condition they cause the blood to become thin, weaken the digestion and make the heart work with difficulty. The main factor in eradicating neuralgia, rheumatism, nervousness, headaches and sleeplessness from the system con- siste in making th+ nerves stronger. Patne's cel- ery compound is the nerve-invigorator par-excel- lence. Better nerve nutrition plays the principal part in the successful treatment of Hver, kidney | and heart disease, as well as nervous diseases, Every one knows that the beart does the work | of a pump. From the dawn of Ife till death it never ceases pumping blood into the arteries, and every heartbeat results from a nerve impulse. When the nerve centers become reduced there | lows a gradual increasing “feebleness, the heart | beats irregularly, there is a loss of nervous ami muscular force, the limbs refuse their Suppert, ap- petite falls and sleep becomes unattainatle. The picgress toward a heartier appetite, sounder sleep, firmer pulse shows the profound invigorating ef- | fect of Paine’s celery compound upon the nerve fibers all over the body. Progress toward bealth is steady and eniferm when Paine's celery compound is employed. It steps right sweats—that sure indication of grow- | ing feeblevess and of wasting diseases—and ti is a noticeable freedom from those nervous twit ings of the muscles and numbness in the Mut ‘that are precursors of paralysis and painful chorea, so commen atong overworked, worried people who are about to break down with some form of nery- ous debility. WOMAN SUFFRAGISTS, Preparations Complete for the Thir- tieth Annual Convention. All preparations have been finished for the thirtieth annual convention of the Na- tional American Woman Suffrage Associa- tion and the celebration of the fiftieth an- niversary of the first woman’s rights con- vention, which will meet in the Co.umbia Theater Monday. There was a meeting of the board of officers last night at the Hotel Regent. The members of the board have not all arrived, there being one or two ab- sentees. The meeting was to consider pa- pers prepared for the congressional hear- ing, which will take place Tuesday morn- ing at the Capitol. These papers are ten in number, and were edited by the com- mittee. One is called “Foreign Suffrage, prepared by Miss Kelen blackburn, secre- of Suffrage Societies of England. Another is by ex-Scnator Carey of Wyomiag. Last night's meeting was of aa informal nature. At 10 o'clock this mcrning there was another session of the buard of off- cers, whica was more of a business meet- ing ‘than anything else. Each officer re- ported her line of work. It was found that the situation is most favoraple in Iowa, and the plan of campaign ihere was con- sidered. Great work has deen done in that state, it is sali, during the pasi year. There is an amendment under way before the legislature of Washington for full suf- frage. Some of the most prominent of the con- vention delegates and officers have arrived. Miss Laura Clay of Kentucky, the moving figure in the work of the association, is here. Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt of New York is present. Alice Stone Blackwell of Boston, editor of the Woman's Journal there, has arrived. Mrs. Swift of Cali- fornia, one of the most prominent workers of that state, is at the Shoreham. Rev. Anna Howard Shaw and Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCullough are in the city. Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, honorary president of the association, will not be able to at~ tend. She will send a paper, which will be read by Mrs. Clara B. Colby Monday night. It is entitled “Our Defeats and Our Tri- umphs.”” S There will be a regular service of a re- ligious character under the auspices of the association tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Columbia Theater. Rev. Anna How- ard Shaw will preach from St. Matthew, ix:37. She will be assisted by several of the ministers connected with the association. Hannah J. Bailey will read a hymn. Miss Shaw, it is stated, is the only woman who has ever been ordained in an_ orthodox church. She is of the Methodist Protestant denomination, and it is declared no other ‘woman will be ordained in that denomina- tion. ‘There will probably be 200 delegates pres- ent, representing every section of the coun- try. Those from the far west cannot at- tend in great numbers. The business .ses- sion of today will continue probably up to midnight. The matters to be considered are not ripe for publication as yet, it is stated. ——_>—_—. Visited by Burglars. Burglars visited D. N. Walford’s store, 909 Pennsylvania avenue, some time Thurs- day night and meade a good haul . It is sup- posed they got in the store from the rear by climbing to the second-story window. Among the goods taken were 500° pocket knives, four revolvers, three bicycle lamps, It is thought the One of the new bills introduced in the Kentucky house of delegates wes by Mr. Mount, populist, proposing to change the name of Carlisle county to “Williams Jen- nings county. THE PURE FOOD OONGRESS. Arrangements Being Completed for the Big Affair. The second week of work at the pyre food congress h2adquarters, at parlor “11, Na- tional Hotel, closes most satisfactarily to- day. The busy corps of clerks have com- pleted sending out over 4,000 invitations to gcvernors of the several staies, boards of trades, boards of health, medical societi2s, pharmacy boards and associations, granges, alliances, trade organizations, agricultural, pomological, dairy, bee and other associa- tions, and the responses now coming in are likely to cause two more busy weeks at headquarters £0 as to be ready when the congress assemblies on March 2. The general committee und the newly formed executive committee are both ac- tively sat work, and ev2ry member seems anxious to bring new life and strength to the movement. Chairman Hume is being ably seconded by his associates on both committees, and the werk is in a very satisfactory state of pro- gress. Th program is being carefully Lrepared and promises to be entertaining and val- uable. It can be stated on authority that the congress will be called to order by Mr. Frank Hume, chairman of the general com- mittee, who will make a short op2ning ad- dress. He will introduce Mr. John W. Ross, who will welcome the delegates on behalf of the Commissioners and the peo- ple of the District. At th2 close of the Commissioner’s address, on behalf of the committee, the call for the congress will be read, and Mr. Hume will then propose the name of J. H. Brigham, assistant sec- retary of agriculture and past master of the National Grange, as temporary chair- man. With the election of Secretary Brigham, the work of the general committee will cease and that of the congress begin. In addition to the three Commissioners, the following gentlemen will represent the District in the congress, by appointment of the Commissioners: District delegat>s—J. W. Ross, president of the board of Commissioners, and J. B. Wight and W. M. Black, associate Com- missioners; Frank Hume, Professor J. D. Hird, R. N. Harper, Beriah Wilkins, Dr. Tindall, Dr. W. C. Woodward, E. G. Davis, Stilson Hutchins, Gen. George H. Harries, Matthew Trimble, J. W. Oyster, Robert Tenney, T. W. Mayer, J. L. Norris, Dr. Geo. M. Kober, Wm. Saunders, Col. H. T. Biount. Committees on reception, program and legislation will be appointed at the general meeting at the National Hotel, at 2 o'clock on Monday next, when it is hoped every member of the general and executive com- mittee will be present. 2 various traffic associations have noti- fied the secretary that a rate of one and one-third fare has been fixed for the con- gress. The total number of delegates already registered exceeds 200. Maj. J. 8S. Biscoe has beon selected as chairman of the reception committee, Pro- fessor J. D. Hird as chairman of the com- mittee on progrem and Dr. H. W. Wiley as chairman of the committ»: on legisia- tion of the District committees. Rene earns Senator Murphy Declines to Talk. Senator Murphy declines to discuss the action taken by the New York legislature censuring him for his vote on the Teller financial resolution. Machines of the Present result of constant improvement are very different from those of the past. Very few users of sewing machines know the feckni- cal differences ; patents have expired on generic features, but “the world moves,” and radical improvements have been made in sewing ma- chines, so that the one of to-day shows a tre- Women who have used both kinds quickly realize the difference between a cheaply made imitation of some ancient type and the modern light-running machine which is easily adjusted, does all kinds of work, and is always ready to go. The Silent Singer of to-day is the latest in mechanical excellence. For practical use it compares with the old-time sewing machines sold at department stores much as a modern railway train surpasses a stage-coach of the last century. Singer machines are so simple that a child can understand them ; they are so strong that a bungler can hardly get them out of order. Every part is made with such scrupulous care, from the best materials,*fitted in its place with the utmost exactness, and tested and re-tested so many times before leaving the factory, that it never gets the ‘‘fits” which try a woman’s patience, destroy the fruits of her labor, and consume her time in vexing attempts to coax the machine to a Proper performance of duty. Singer machines are sold directly from maker to user; they are guaranteed by the maker, always ready to furnish parts and sup- Pligs in any part of the world, and not by a middleman totally unable to render this service. Buy a sewing machine of the Present, and not one of the Past. Get a Singer. You can try one free. Old machines taken in exchange. THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO. Offices in every city in the world.