Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1898, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1898-14 PAGES. “Most Importan HE Palais Royal “Trade le” has jumped into popu- lar favor because of what it is not—It is not a disappointment. Quantities vast, qualities best and prices less than the usual whole- © quotations, in many instances. “xtraordinary statement, extraor- dinary condition, this combination of producers with leading retailers of New York, Philadelphia and Washington—the Palais Royal. The greatest “Trade Sale” of vears is now taking place. POOP ey co SPeOeoeen, am Sat aa esas Se a Pam rerceagnanenoes $1 quality 1d. for only 73¢. yard. 4,500 yards Silks. Thirty-five different effects in Brocaded Silks and Satins, and the best 24-inch Plain Black Taffeta Silk ever offered at $1 yard. Choice for t Shopping News (High-class goods at prices unparalleled.) The“TradeSale” Lisner building..G and Fleventh sts. The Palais Royal. Rich black, $6.98 value all styles. for only bound. New, best. a aa ais a Ss Sa Se a Oe ee ae oem portation. 4c quale hams, $2.9: Crepons, in 20,900 Yards Ri 19e. e newest £ spring styles. worth 35c. for only Warranted all pure silk, 4 inches wide. More > Daintily embroidered borders for ladies, plain than one hundred different new spring styles. Vemstitched for men. 25c quality, guaranteed > Lewildering variety. all pure linen. : yk % e a a for De Long Hooks and or Men's 500 ee 5 “ See Th alnting: | SC Gyes. and only ave tor the | UBC We, sens the silk Neck | Ag for Witlams’ Shorin yard for Warren's New Military Belt. Sate ane is an unexaggerated (rset Ee Regenerator; $2.25 floor.) (First floor.) | “(irst floor) (First floor.) ° 9,600 Pieces Jewelry. 90 Chamber Sets. : “Tortoise” Only $3 value 2 = Brand, ic. here. for only q ° o for $1.29. seegeete split. and tf inches. And only 24c Double Hair Pins. (Continued above.) sedoesonte reer : deoeed ? PALAIS ROYAL ee 1,200 Yards Grenadines. S175 Best of Black Silk Grenadines—the 1898 im- New and beautiful figures, scrolls, stripes and Bayadere effects. 45 inches wide. Best of 1898. Unlike all other imitations of shell, it will not 24¢ for “Tortoise” Pompadour Combs, 7 900 Worth Some are $2.50 yard. worth $2. bbons. Some are 25c value, of Late ‘Trade and importers, when entire con- tents of factories and warehouses are sold at auction or otherwise. The Washington Palais Royal, in conjunction with certain leading retail houses of New York and Philadelphia, has so favorably se- cured goods that less than usual whole- sale prices can be quoted at re- tail.” 240 Dress Skirts. $4.39, Latest spring cut, with Bayadere front of tucks or braid. Black and navy, in Cheviots, Serges, Mohairs and Brilliantine. Years.” HE STAR of February 18: “Just prior to the opening of a new season come these Sales’ of manufacturers vast quantities of these New style. i Rustleine lined, velvet Strictly tailor made. best French yard for the genuine for $6 qrality for $1 Wash Shirt Walsts m'xeechtin | DBC Frenen‘orgumates 3s 009 | $4.66 Shai B4c Or figvant Shire watets . Sve yard | yards of the latest 1898 Impor- | plaids stripes. The new | Guaranteed 1608 Walsts'— no ations. | Spring strtes. other are here. floor.) (Second floor.) | (Third floor.) (Third floor.) Undergarments. 84e. Gowns, Skirts, etc. Paris styles, all with pro- fusion of rich lace, embroidery and ribbon trim- Choice for 84 cents. mings. Aristocratic bargains for the elite. yard for $3.98 qual- for $1. French Satine for three irs of Ladies* iy om ‘soa Wea | O9C fer Ft fot allowed to LEK ee Hose, n new Bayadere effect. advertise their name. But you'll The improved silk-finish yarn know them. dyed Hose. (Second floor.) (Third floor.) (First floor.) 6,000 Handkerchiefs. 13e. Warranted all linen. Soap. $1.19 for the $1.50 size Im- for one dozen many bargains. A. LISNER. Full-size pieces, latest shape, various decora- tions and colors. value at $3, for only $1.29. But one of very 10 pieces Chamber Sets that are good | | (Basement floor.) G&1ithSts. sete a a a a a ss ss sa eae ae EY 4 AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Entertainment by Jiinthicum Dramatic Club Draws Large Audience, Organization of Church Association Chapter for Advancement of Lubor—General News. ‘The entertainment of the Linthicum Dra- matic Club, which was held last evening at Linthicum Hail, on O street, drew a large audience. The program for the occasion excellent. After the opening overture, captir was presented a laughable in which Frank M. Scott assumed t of Mr. Merriam, a rich, eccentric orker; Peyton Fletcher appeared as y. the wanderer: Patrick J. Ford Early, esq., who came too late; Cito Niemeyor, as Dennis Duffy, a trusty servant: Miss Katherine Doyle, as Mrs. am, a model mother; Miss Margaret as Carrie, her daughter. 3 Clinton Balinger In negro selec- tons was quite clever, and was forced to respord to three encores. Master Edwin Balinger acted as accompanist. The so- prar lo of Miss Sadina E. Herbert was well rendered and was encored. The sec- presentation, “On Guard,” was a com- it was well presented, with Peyton B. Fletcher as Col. Pepperell, retired; Patrick ‘Tom Maaly. in love with Lucy; Calvin T. Milans, as Cholly Casher, in love With himself; Frank M. Scott, as Teddy MeFinnigan, from Cork; Miss Annie Carr, as Lucey. the colonel’s daughter, and Frank Sant, as Molly, her matd. This was first appearance of Miss Carr with the club. Mr. R. Clinton Balinger, with Mr. T. Albect Murray as accompantst, de- livered several tenor solos, résponding to encores. The recitations of Mr. John C. Lewis were good. Th closing number on the program was humorous comedy, entitled the “Long phew,” in which the mirth-provok- was always uppermost. Mr. Cala- mus etic. was essumed by Charles R. Brown: Arthur Dauntless, Bella's lover, by Calvin T. Milans; Andy Evergreen, suitor to Patty, Frank Van Sant; Bella Beshful, ward to Mr. Calamus, by Miss Margaret L. Cole; Petty Blosson, her maid, Miss Katherine Doyle. At the close of the entertairment the floor w=s cleared and dancing continued until midnight. Interests of Labor. There was a meeting last evening at Grace P. E. Church, on 32d street below M street (0 organize a local chapter of the Church Association for the Advancement of the Interests of Labor. This {s the in- troduction of the association in this city, and the meeting was brought about through the efforts of Rev. Kemper Bocock, the rector, who has made labor problems a study. He issued invitations to the Cen- tral Labor Union and all of unions in the city requesting their co-op- eration in the effort. Committees from sev- eral working bodies were represented at the meeting last evening. The main speaker of the evening was Miss Harriette A. Keyser, the secretary of the national organization, who also holds the position of organizer. Before introduce ing the speaker Rev. Mr. Bocock made a short address, In which he spoke of the conditions that now exist for the working- man. Miss Keyser, when introduced, spoke of the aims and objects of the order, ex- plaining at length the purposes of the church association. Her address was at- tentively listened to, especially her descrip- tion of the methods employed in the “sweat shops” of New York. She also spoke of the good the association is doing in abolishing the present conditions anc elevating the workingmen through the me- dium of the gospel. Before the meeting closed an organiza- tion was effected, which will be known as Grace Chapter, No. 1, C. A. I. L. Rev. Mr. Bocock was elected president and R. A, the trades | Denaldson temporary secretary. Another meeting of the chapter was called for Fri day evening, at which a constitution will most likely be adopted. Brief Mention. ‘The Commissioners have ordered that the sidewalk on both sides of M street between 32d and 33d streets be laid in cement, un- der the permit system, at an estimated cost of $2,500. Policeman John Maher, formerly patrol- man in the seventh precinct, but recently promoted to be a mounted officer, has been transferred to this precinct, to fill the va- cancy caused by the death of Mounted Po- iceman Settright. The annual debate for the Merrick gold medal by the members of the Philodemig Society will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in the Gaston Memorial Hall of Georgetown University. The dance given last evening at Tenley- town by St. Ann’s Aid Society was a very successful affair dnd was attended by a humber of people from the city. gee Commissioners Invited. The Medical Association of the District of Columbia have invitéd the District Com- missioners to attend the next meeting of the association, when there will be a dis- cussion of the water supply of the city, the public sewerage system and the reclama- tion of the Anacostia flats. The Commis- siouers expect to be present. cea ESI “Want” ads. in The Star pay because they bring answers. DAMAGES FOR NEWBERRY COLLEGE The Bill Passed by the House of Rep- . resentatives, The feature of the day in the House of Representatives yesterday afternoon was the spirited contest over the bill to pay Newberry College, a Lutheran institution in South Carolina, $15,000 for damages sus- tained by it while used as a barracks by federal troops shortly after hostilities ceased. It was strongly opposed by Mr. Dingley and Mr. Dalzell, who announced their an- tagonism to war claims of this character, but Mr. Cooper of Texas, who campioned it on the democratic side, was supported by Mr. Mahon of Pennsylvania, Mr. Walk- er of Massachusetts, and other republicans, and it was finally passed. On motion of Mr. Bailey, the democratic leader, the House voted 58—85 to observe Washington's birthday by adjourning over today, but Mr. Dingley raised the point of no quorum, and before further action could be taken the House recessed under the rule until 8 o'clock. At the night session of the House last night the private calendar was cleared. Thirty-eight pension bills and two bills re- moving charge of desertion were passed. Among the pension bills was one granting a pension of $80 a month to Margaret Cus- ter Calhoun, widow of Lieut. Calhoun, kill- ed at Little Big Horn, and a sister of Gen. Custer. This bill has already passed the Senate. Three of the pension bills carried $50 a month. At 10:30 the House adjourn- ed, > —_____o-___ WILL MAKE NO CONCESSION. ‘amada Angered by the Payne-Frye Bill, Representative Lewis of Washington, who has just returned from Ottawa, where he went to appeal to the Canadian govern- ment for som3 modification of the Canadian regulations requiring American minera bound for the Klondike to procure their li- censes at Vancouver, Victoria or Dawson City, says he found a feciing of intense hostility toward the United Statss, especial- ly on account of the passage of the Payne- Frye bill, which is designed to prevent British vessels from sharing in the Alaskan carrying trade. re was no disposition to concede anything to th> United States in the controversy, and air. Lewis returned convinced that no concession would be ob- tained unless we made counter concessions. The Canadian regulation requiring th? is- sue of licenses only at the yolits mention- ed has aroused the Pacific coast states, where the belief jrevails that it will divert much, if not practically all, of the outfit- ting and supply trade wita the Klondike to Victoria and Vancouver, Mr. Lewis went to Canada armed with letters of introd:ic- tion from Judge Day, assistan: recretary of state, and other s, including a letter from Sir Julian Pauncefote, the Brit- igh ambassador, zi RICH IN NOBLE ACTS Such, Says McKinley, Was the Life of Wathitigton, AT PENNSYLVANIA UNIVERSIFY President Received Marked Atten- tion From the Varsity Boys. SPEECH IN ACADEMY OF MUSIC PHILADELPHIA, Pa., February 22.— President McKinley ate an early breakfast with the family of Charles C. Harrison this morning. He did not leave the house until a few minutes before 11 o'clock, when, in company with Mr. Harrison, he was driven to the Academy of Music, where the Wash- ington birthday commemorative exercises of the University of Pennsylvania were held. Over 2,000 students assembled on the university campus at 9:30 o'clock this morning, and marched four abreast to tha Academy cf Music. The route was ar- renged so that the procession should pass Mr. Harrison's home, and the students there gave a cheering welcome to the Pres- ident. The chief magistrate, when the bead of the long column reached the house, appeared at the door. There, with bared head, he smilingly bowed to the hundreds of undergraduates in response to their hearty college greeting. The column march- ed in classes, and as each class reached the house its members shouted the college cry of “Penn-syl-va-nia,” ‘Penn-syl-va-nia,” “Penn-syl-va-nia,” ending with ‘The Pres- ident, “The President,” “The President.” Plensed at His Greeting. The President's face lighted up and be- tokened extreme pleasure at the enthusias- tic and almost continuous shouts of the collegians, the latter giving vent to their voices as only large bodies of collegians can. Every student in the line also rev- erently removed his hat while passing the chief magistrate. Reaching the academy, they marched inside and took the seats r. served for them. Admission to the acad- emy was by card, and the audience was meade up almost wholly of those from the university, very Uttle room being left for others. : . ‘The Academy of Music, where the cere- ‘monies were held, was beautifully deco- rated. After the unlversity boys had again given the ’vareity: cheer;:-winding up with the President’s name, Provost C. C. Har- rizon stepped to the front of the stage and introduced the President in a brief ad- dress. Speech of the President. The President said: Mr. Provost, of- ficers and students of the University of Pennsylvania, ladies and gentlemen: We celebrate here, as in every part of our country, the pirthday of a great patriot, who assurgd the beginning of a great nation. This day belongs to patriot- ism and the people.c:But in a certain sense the University of Péhniylvania has special reasons for honoring the 22d of February. For over half a centhry, with ever-in- creastag popularity, and public recognition, you have obkserved the occasion either as a holiday or with patriotic exercises, par- ticipated in by faculty and students. No other American instjtution of learning has @ prouder title to the veneration of Wash- Ington’s memory than this, whose founda- tion was laid in cofontat days, nearly fifty years before Pennsylvania became a state; whose progress was largely, due to the ac- tivity of Franklin and other. zealous and far-se8ing patriots and whose trustees were on terms of suffielent intimacy with || Washington to congratulate him upon his election to the presidency and to receive from him a. netable reply, which has passed into the history of the times. Washington, too, belonged to the brother- hcod of the alumni of this institution, hav- ing accepted the degree of doctor of laws conferred upon him in 1783—an honor doubtless the more appreciated when he recalled the events which gave him close and pecullar attachment to the city of Philadelphia. No wonder that your great university has made the 22d of February its most impressive ceremonial and devoted its an- nual exercises to special tributes to the memory of the first President of the United States and the patriotic themes which cluster thickly about his life and work. I rejoice with you in the day. I rejoice also, that throughout this broad land tho birthday of the patriot leader 1s faithfully observed and celebrated with an enthusiasm and earnestness which testify to the virtue and gratitude of the Ameri- con Beonies t would not be possible in the com- paratively short time to which these exer. Cises must today be limited, to follow Washington in his long and disti “ Inguished services at the head of the army and as chief executive of the government. My Purpose 1s simply to call to your attention 8 few points in Washington's career which have singularly impressed me and to refer to some passages in his writings that Seem pecutarly appropriate for the guid- ance of the people, who under our form of government have in their keeping the well-being of the country. His History well Known. In its entirety Washingtcn’s public lift> 1s as familiar to the American student as the history of the United States. They are asscclated in holy and indissoluble bonds. The one is incomplete without the other. Washington’s character and achievements have been a part of the school books of the nation for more than a century, and have moved American youth and American manhood to aspire to the highest ideals of responsible citizenship. | With enduring fame as a great soldier, the world has rec- ognized his equal accomplishments in the paths of statesmanship. As a soldier he Was peerless in the times in which he lived and as a statesman his rank is fixed with the most illustrious in any country or ey age. ut with all our pride in Washington we not infrequently fail. to give him credit for his marvelous genius as a constructive statesman. We are constantly in danger of losing sight of the sweep and clearness of his comprehension, which accurately grasped the problems of the remote future and knew how to formulate the best means for their solution. It was committed to Washington to launch our ship of state. He had neither precedent nor predecessor to help him. He welded the scattered and at times antagonigtig; colonies into in- destructible Uniony, inculcated the les- sons of mutual fo; e and fraternity which have cem jthe states into still closer bonds of int * and sympathy. From the hour,» Weshington de- clared in his Virgina, home that he would raise a thousand men and equip them at his own expense ta-march to the defense of Boston, he the masterful spirit of the continental, yy and the mightiest single factor in ;econtinent’s struggle for liberty “and lependence. Apparently without personal qmpjtion, spurning royal honors when they,were suggested to him, ‘he fulfilled a still gore glorious destiny as the guiding force civilization freer ard mightler thane: history of man hed Lng sbiso ‘ Though Washington's exalted character and the most ects of his brilliant record are too ethene to be recounted here, where so mi times ¢ have re- ceived eloquent aed : often as the a wart un- flinching devotion to imdepenéence, Hberty and union. Th be, too often told or be too familiarly, known. A slaveholde- himeelf, he yet hated slav- ery, and provided in his will for the eman- cipation of his slaves. Not a college. grad- uate, he was always.enthusiastically tho : —— TRY / GRAIN-01 TRY CRAIN-O! to show you # package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the as Nell aa the adult: All who try {t lke It. has that rich seal brow: Mocha, Sava, ‘but it ts made from’ pure Grains, "and" the most delicate stomach receives it distress. Shia bya gee . ait Se " ‘friend of Uberal educaticn.. He used every suitable occasion to impress upon Congress and the the of @ high hich his frequent utterances never failed to enforce. Reverence Coupled With Greatness. And how reverent always was this great man, how prompt_and generous his recog- nition of the guiding hand of Divine Provi- dence in establishing and controlling the destinies of the colonies and the republic! Again and again—in his talks, in his let- ters, in his state papers and formal ad- dre ie reveals this side of his char- acter, the force of which we still feel, I trust, we always will. At the very height of his success and re- ward, as he emerged from the revolution, receiving by unanimous acclaim the plau- its of the people and commanding the re- spect and admiration of the civilized world, he did not forget that his first official act as President should be fervent supplication to the Almighty Being who rules the uni- verse. It is He who presides in the coun- cils of nations and whose providential aid can supply every human defect. It is His benediction which we most want and which can and will consecrate the liberties and happiness of the people uf the United States. With His help the instruments of the citizens emplcyed tg carry out their purposes will succeed in the functions al- jotted to public life. But Washington on this occasion went further and spoke for the people, assumiag that he but voiced the sentiment of the young nation in thus making faith in Al- mighty God and reliance upon His favor and care one of the strong foundations of the government then inaugurated. And Proceeding, Washington states the reasons for his belief in language so exalted that It should be graven deep upon =he mind of every patriot: “No people can be bound to acknowledge and adore the invisible hand which conducts the affairs of man more than the people of the United States. “Every step by which they have ad- vanced to the character of an independent nation seems to have been distinguished by some token of providential agency; and in the important revolution just accom- plished, in the system of their united gov- ernment, the tranquil deliberations and vol- untary consent of so many distinct com- munities, from which the events resulted, cannot be compared with the moans by which most governments have been estab lished without some return of pious grati- tude, along with an humble anticipation of the future blessings which the same seems to presage. These reflections, arising out of the present crisis, have forced them- selves strongly upon my mind. You will join with me, I trust, in thinking that there are none under the influence of which the proceedings of a new and free government are more auspiciously commenced.” Sennte’s Fitting Response. The Senate of the United States made fitting response of its appreciation of this portion of the President's inaugural ad- dress whan its members declared that “a review of the many signal instances of di- vine intervention in favor of the country claims our most pious gratitude, and that they were inevitably led to acknowledge and adore the Gr2at Arbiter of the unl- verse, by whom empires rise and fall.” Congress added its sanction by providing that, “after the oath shall have been ad- ministered to the President, hs, attend- ed by the Vice President and the mem- bers of the Senate and House of Repres2n- tatives, proceed to St. Paul’s Chapel to hear divine services performed by the chaplain of Congress alr2ady appointed.” Not alone upon days of thanksgiving or in times of trial should we as a people re- member and follow the example thus set by the fathers, but never in our future as @ nation should we forg>t the great moral and religious principles which they an- nunciated and defended as their most precious heritage. In an age of great ac- tivity, of industrial and commercial strife ard of perplexing problems, we should never abandon the simple faith in Almighty God as recognized in the name of the American people by Washington and the First Congress. But if a thnely lesson is to be drawn from the aaa of Washington on his assuming the office of President, so, also, is much practical benefit to be derived from the present application of portions of his farewell addr2ss, a document in-which Washington laid down principles which appeared to him “all important to the per- manence of your felicity as a people.” In that address Washington contends, in part: (1) For the promotion of institutions of learning; (2) for cherishing the public credit; (3) for the observance of good faith and justice toward all nations. One hundred years ago free schools were little known in the United States. There were excellent schools for the wall-to-do and charitable institutions for the instruc- tion of boys and girls without means; but the free public school, open alike to the children of the rich and poor and support- ed by the state, awaited creation and de- velopment. The seed planted by the fath2rs soon bore fruit. Free schools were the necessary supplement of free men. The wise and liberal provisions for pub- Mc instruction by the fathers, second only in effect to their struggle for the ind>- pendence and creation of the Union, were destined at no distant date to produce the most wonderful results. Growth of Education. As the country has grown, education fos- tered by the state has kept pace with it. Rich as are the collegiate endowments of the old world, none of them excel tn mu- nificence the gifts made to educational in- stitutions by the people of the United States and by their governments, in con- formity with “the influence which sound Jearning has on religion and manners, on government, liberty and laws.” Adams and Madison, Jefferson and Hamilton, Sherman and Trumbull, Hancock, Jay, Marshall, the Clintons and many others of our early statesmen were scarcely less earnest and eloquent than Washington himself in pleading the cause of sound and liberal education for the people. Nor does this seem-surprising “wnen we reflect that the truest aim and worthiest ambition of education {s not finished schol- arship for the favored few, but the eleva- tion of a high standard of citizenship among the many. I have had peculiar sat- isfaction in the fact that Washington, in those early days, when engrossed with mighty governmental problems, did not forget his contributions for the education of the poor, and left in his will a bequest to’ be dedicated to free public instruction. Nothing better teils the value he placed upon knowledge as an essential to the highest and best citizenship. How priceless is a liberal education! In itself what a rich endowment! It is not impaired by age, but its value increases with use. No one can employ it but its rightful owner. He alone can illustrate its worth and enjoy its rewards. It cannot be inherited or purchased. It must be ac- quired by individual effort. It can be se- cured only by perseverance and self-denial. But it is free as the air we breathe. Neither race, nor nationality, nor sex can debar the earnest seeker from its posses- sion. It is not exclusive, but inclusive in | the broadest and best sense. It is within the reach of all who really want it ani }are brave enough to struggle for it. Tho earnest rich and the worthy poor are equal and friendly rivals in its pursuit, and neither is exempted from any of the sacri- fices necessary for its acquisition. The key to its title is not the bright allure- ments of rank and station, but the simple watchword of work and study. A liberal education is the prize of indi- vidual industry. It is the greatest blessing that a man or women can enjoy when sup- perted by virtue, morality and noble aims. But the acquirement of learning in our schools and colleges seems so or emgage to win it slip by, until re- gretfully we find that the chance is gone. The rudiments must be ingrafted in youth, = with rare exceptions, they are forever it. Life to most is a struggle, and there is little time for the contemplation of the theoretical when onl gece “rah is Lasbeeyned at every uty mono our time. The command of others controls our preferences and often defeats our in- tentions. By steadily adhering to a firm purpose amid the activities of life we may keep in touch with the Hterature of the day; but to go back to the elassics or to grapple with the foundations of sciences is beyond the power of most men when they -have entered upon their chosen business or profession. + Straggle of the Mind. One's mental fighting, often a hand-to- hand confiict with obstacles and tempta- tions, is a battle of his own, a campaign whose motive force is individuality, rather than circumstances or luck. Work in the mental world is as real as that in the Physical world. Nor has any perscription yet been found to take the place of appli- cation and seif-denial and personal strug gles, whiclf have given to the world its Greatest leaders and noblest achievements. “Cherish the public credit!” How much both of reflection and instruction is com- bined in this simple admonition of the father of his country! The United States emerged from the bitter and projonge:d struggle of the revolutionary war exhaust- ed financially and with a hundred existing perplexities and difficulties which remained to be solved before the financial credit of the new nation could be established at home and demonstrated abroad. But Washington knew how to gather around him and place in positions of the greatest trust the able financiers and econ- omists, whose names the country still ven- erates, and whose great work it still en- joys. Hamilton and Morris and Gallatin and others were successful in establishing the treasury and inaugurating the financial operations of this government upon prin- ciples which recognized that the most en- during basis of national credit was na- tional honor, and that whatever other as- sets we might have or acquire, that was indispensable, first, last and all the time, if we would cherish the public credit. We have been fully rewarded all along our history by adtering to the principles of Washington in keeping the public faith Before half a century had passed we had paid off our national debt and had a bal- ance in the treasury. Another debt, the greatest in our history, was incurred in the clyil war for the preservation of the Union. But this did not exceed the re- sources or discourage-the intentions of the American people. There were those who suggested repudiation, but the people re- pudiated them, and went on unchecked discharging the obligations of the govern- ment in the coin of honor. From the jay our flag was unfurled io the present hour no stain of a just oblig&- tion violated has yet tarnished the Amer- ican name. This must and will be as true in the future as it has been in the past. ‘There wiil be prophets of evil and false teachers. Some part of the column may waver and wander away from the stand- ard, but there will ever rally around it a mighty majority to preserve it stainless and in honor. Washington's Foreign Policy. At no point in his administration does Washington appear in grander proportions than when he enunciates his ideas in re- gard to the foreign policy of the govern- ment: “Observe good faith and justice toward all nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all; religion and morality enjoin this conduct. Can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it? It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and, at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence.” Today, nearly a century from Washing- ton’s death, we turn reverentially to study the leading principles of that compreuen- sive chart for the guidance of the people. It was his unflinching, immovable devotion ‘to these perceptions of duty which more than anything else made him what he was and contributed so directly to make us what we are. Following the precepts of Washington, we cannot err. The wise les- sons in government which he left us it will be profitable to heed. He seems to have grasped all possible conditions and pointed the way safely to meet them. He has established danger along the pathway of the nation’s march. He has warned us against false lights. He has taught us the true philosophy of “a perfect union,” and shown us the grave dangers from sectionalism and wild and unreasonable party spirit. He has empha- sized the necessity at all times for the ex- ercise of sober and dispassionate judgment. Such a judgment, my fellow citizens, is the best safeguard in calm and tranquil events and rises superior and triumphant above the storms of woe and peril. We have every incentive to cherish the memory and teachings of Washington. His wisdom and foresight have been con- firmed and vindicated after more than a century of experience. His best eulogy is the work he wrought, his highest tribute is the great republic which he and his com- patriots founded. From four millions we have grown to more than seventy millions of people, while our progress in industry, learning and the arts has been the wonder of the world. What the future will be de- pends upon ourselves, and that that future will bring still greater blessings to a free people I cannot doubt. With education and morality in their homes, loyalty to the un- derlying principles of free government in their hearts, and law and justice fostered and exemplified by those intrusted with public administration, we will continue to enjoy the respect of mankind and the gracious favor of Almightly God. The priceless opportunity is ours to demon- strate anew the enduring triumph of Amer- ican civilization and to help in the progress and prosperity of the land we love. Upon conclusion of the President's ad- dress the university hymn, “Hail, Penn- sylvania,” was sung by all present with the band accompaniment, and the exer- ‘cises were then closed with the benedic- tion by Bishop Whitaker. The audience then filed out of the build- ing and gave vent to cheers for the Prest- dent as he entered a carriage and was driven to the library building of the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, escorted by tho mounted city troop. At the library a reception was held in the President's honor, and a luncheon was served. The President left for Washington over the Pennsylvania railroad on the 3:18 train a RAISING THE FLAG. signals all An Interesting Occasion Just Thirty- Six Years Ago. The presence in this city today of Mr. A. C. Widdicombe of Missouri, ex-cnairman of the republican committee and a prominent politician of that state, recalls an interest- ing and patriotic incident that occurred just thirty-six years ago. Old Glory was raised above that portion of the Washington mon- ument that had then been constructed and probably the greatest salute ever heard was fired as the stars and stripes were un- furled to the breeze. Early in 1862 Mr. Widdicombe, who was then a young man concelved the idea that it would be the proper thing to have the flag float from the top of the monument, which was then about 235 feet in height. He started a sub- scription list to pay for the emblem, and af- ter considerable effort and the discourage- ment of a great many red tape proceed- ings, finally secured permission from the board that controlled the monument to car- ry out his plan. The scaffolding in position in and about the shaft was so snaky that it was necessary to apply to Admiral Dahl- gren to detail riggers from the navy yard to assist. The riggers succeeded in get- ting ropes over the monument, and when morning dawned February 22, 1862, all was in readiness for the ceremony. In the pres- ence of a vast throng the flag was unfurl- ed. A large army was stationed in anc about Washington at the time, and all the guns available were pressed into service in firing the mighty salute. In connection with the unfurling of the flag the fact that the subscription list was headed by one of the most prominent citi- zens of the national capital, had consider- able to do with securing the liberty of tha latter some time later. He was arrested on a charge of sympathizing with the confed- eracy, and submitted the plea that no mat- ter in what direction his sympathies were supposed to tend, his acts had always dem- onstrated his loyalty to the Union. In sup- port of his defense the subscription paper referred to was placed in evidence. The authorities, on receipt of the paper, appear- ed to be pnonteoe e and the prisoner waa thereupon rele: ‘The year following the raising of the flag Mr. Widdicombe organized a company from ‘Washington, Alexandria and the surround- ing country and served until the end of the war. He then removed to Missouri, where he has resided since. While here he is vis- iting his sister at the family homestead, o4 13th street. The daily National Intelligencer of Feb- ruary 28, 1862, in an article headed, “The Flag Raising on the Monument,” had the following to 3 We nase each: mentioned the raising, of a large and beauti- wi amid the booming of the cannon of the federal trocps within this military sioments will pormalt. “The emerging Mt ts sun and the stirring of the breeze. hitherto asieep, at the moment of the star spangled and the halling of this interesting it by event by the extraordinary extent of the national DONT BREAK DOWN. So Many Men and Women Do When 1 Is Entirely Needless. Stromg men often die early. not } Vital forces are exhausted. bat because their powers, waste their energies and break do’ thelr constitutions. Hence. fal people often live long, while people whe ere robust but rash go down y graves. But strange as it may seem. many men and women by adopting the right means have been able to overcome dangerous sil mente that would Lave killed the strongest man With care they have eventually gained a remark Able degree of health and vigor x examples of this fact have recen rmong which are the following Miss Auna Maxey of South Solon, Ohio, suffered from nervous prostration gestion and sleeplessness following a apell deapatred of se their recently inal without Finally he advised me of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. 1 @id so, and am now able to eat well, sleep well and am rapidly gaining strength.” Mr JM maverick of Herrixbore, Ta. any« several years I was in very bad henlth. o« my work is very confining and T de not get eh exercise to digest my food. By taking Duffs Pure Malt Whiskey, however, I expertenced ar markable change. I now feel better than I ever felt before. 1 honestly believe there Ix nothing better fur an appetizer and strengthene People it sound health feel as well as they onght to feel can yy heed these words. They ore suftic that both as a prevention and a cure this remark- Is unequaled. salutes, should cheer all lovers of the hero's memory with the conviction that auspices 80 encouraging will be attended with stil mcre gratifying effects upon the public heart and quickening impulses to Ameri- can patriotism and future harmony and re- union.” ei BOARD OF INQUIRY MEETS. No News Will Be n Dering dispatch from Havana, last night ¢ board of inquiry into the Maine disaster met on the lighthouse tender Man- grove at 10 o'clock this morning, with Cap- tains Sampson and Chadwick and Lic ant Commanders Potter and Marix ent. Captain Sampson presided and tenant Commander Marix, recently © tive officer of the Maine, dcted as recorder. Captain Sigsbee, the commander of the Maine, was the first witness called. He was under examination until 1 o'clock this afternoon, at which hour an adjournment was taken. The board then made a c ful personal examination of the wreck, near which the Mangrove is anchored, Capt. Sampson's Statement. Captain Sampson received the Associated Press correspondent immediately after the session of the board. He said: “Owing to the delicate sftuation, the board has decided to make nothing what- ever public. I do not know what testi- mony may develop or when, and it is only fair to the Spanish government not to tell the public the testimony until all has been received and the findings ha: en cons sidered, “You may say that this rule is absolute. Due care will be taken for the rieid en- forcement of it, and all stories purj: rting to come from the court should be set du. as false. I have no idea as to how lo’ the court will remain here. No one is au- thorized to fix the time, as the members themselves do not know. I will give the Associated Press such routine news of the proceedings as is proper. Captain Sigsbee, on board the Mangrove, said he was pieased with the examination and that he had been able to answer all the questions asked, not only as to his own acts, but as to those of his subordinates on the Maine. Sigsbee Well Pleased. He gave me a watch to take ashore for repairs. The watch was found today in a Private drawer in the captain's room. The second hand was gone and part of the hour hand, but the watch showed twenty-two minutes after 4. There were no signs of disturbance here today, and carnival week is apparently closing in perfect quiet, there being much less excitement than usual Gunner Charles Morgan of the cruiser New York arrived on the Mangrove and is in immediate charge of the divers. The lat- ter have been at work all day, but up to the time of sending this dispatch no dis- it coveries of importance have been made. is believed that the salvage b ing company will be consid uable. Ninety-five officers and 850 sick soldiers Started today on their return to Spain. — ieee TO ALLOW COMPETITION. Operation of ne Long-and-Short-Haul ch pended. The interstate commerce commission has suspended the operation of the long-and- short-haul clause of the interstate com- Merce act in favor of railroad lines in the United States in competition with the Can- adian Pacific road as to passenger business between points in the province of Manitoba and contiguous territory and points upon the Detroit and St. Clair rivers and east- erly thereof in the Dominion of Canada, and ir that portion of the New England states reached directly by the rails of the Grand Trunk railway. It is understood that the cific road Is now miaterially ger rates, not only between and Manfoba points, but to St. Paul and the Pacific coast. In view of this fact tt is said that the American roads tomorrow will ask the interstate commerce commis- sion to extend the scope of this relief so as ‘anadian Pa- ting passen- ew England to take in these additicnal competing points, being similar. ——_———_- e+ _____—_ Policeman Hoagland yester¢ found the dead body of an ir near Ist and Q streets. T removed to the police were viewed by the coroner. A tificate of death was given and the body was sent to potter's field. y afterncon ton a jot The American working man, while he works Shorter hours, works harder than the working man of any other nation. He works not only with his hand given length of time than the work- er of any other na- 3 tion. He not only exhausts himself physically, but mentally; not only muscularly, but olgere 3 as a rule, as healthy a man as hi working-man of European countries. More- over, like all Americans, the American - >