Evening Star Newspaper, March 26, 1898, Page 13

= THE EVENING STAR. —_+___ *UBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1161 Pennszivania Aves, Cor. Lith 8, by ‘The Evening Sta 8. H. votes eebeels Kew York Ofom, 49 Potter Buiding, The Exening Star ts served tc subscribers ts the city ty carriers, on their own account, at 10 cents per week. or 44 certs per month. les at the founter 2 cents each. By mail—anywhere in the United a or i—pestage prepaid—S0 cents per menth. Saturday Qrintunle Sheet Star, $1 r, with foreizn postage added. $3.CO. Sone (Entered at the as second-ela. sma Post Office at Washington, D. C., Part2. Che Fy ening Star. Pages 13-24. il matter.) subscriptions must be paid in advance. Ttising made known on application. <All mail Rates of adve WASHINGTON, D. ©. SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1898-TWENTY-FOUR ‘PAGES. Credit Buys ous credit offers. || Watches, | Jewelry. any cash jeweler i Goods delivered on first payment. | 1103 Pa. Ave. - || Baltimore Store, 108 N. Eutaw St CashIs Conquered. | —Made an unconditional surrender to our gener- mands attention—he awes the enemy. ; is, —We offer credit to every honest map and wo- Diamonds, man—credit at 20 per cent less than the prices of valuable Diamond, our terms. Here’ ] { $10 Forth—$1.00 dow 50e weekly. } $5) worth- 5 dow The. weekly. \ $25 ~worth—$2.50 dows TSe. weekly. Everything guaranteed. Castelberg’s Nat'l Jewelry Co., = “Price” is our general—he com- n town. Any one can own a Watch or piece of Jewelry on 's the way we sell: $50 worth— $5.00 down; 75 worth— $7.50 down; $100 worth—$10.00 down; $1.00 weekly. $1.50 weekly. $2.00 weekly. Transactions strictly confidential, Next Star Office. Established 1846. ie ui WHOL ALE PRODUCE MARKET. and $35; common, each, $10 and eae nd dry, $6 and 38. Stationary Prices and Unchanged d stock and cured meats—Calves, Conditions. a i ena oe 5 eae country, = sSugar-cured, 9c. an 0 laré y, eBoy pexya ling: vrices ue the local: wicle-|| neightiand® cleans bee hogs’ Orecsedeiones salo produce market show that in about | and neat, 4e.; small aug neat See ree every respect they are unchanged, the | 8c. and tse. market being weil supplied and firm. There Pa gee 1s a good demand throughout, with no in- IN HONOR OF DR. RANKIN. ny decided change one way or her in pri Butter—Creamery choice, 2 Elgin, extras, 20t%gc. a fi 19c.; seconds, stock, 1 cho! . to 16c.; and s from 15e. upward. New York state, full cream, llc. a pound; flats, 1e., and ponies, fresh, 10%c.; western, 10c., choice, undrawn, per Yb., 13 to Ie.; gobblers, undrawn, 12c.; un- drawn, large, per Ib., Ic.; live, toms, per Wb., 10c.; live hens, per Ib., 11 to 12c.; small, thickens, undrawn, per Ib., 11 to 13. per Ib., 12 to 15e.; spring, large, live per Ib., 25 to 30c.; capons, large, 12 t- 13c.; slips, 10 to lic. Old fowls, undrawn, per ; live, per Ib., 8 to 8igc.;_ roosters, Ducks, dressed, per Ib., 11 ‘ucumbers, per box, $2 r crate, $3 and $4; kale, c.; celery, medium, per ; common, per doz., 10c. beans, per box, $2 and $3.50; let- per bbl., $2 and Db; lettuce, per 7 and $1.25; seed rose, per atoes, western, shel, 7S8e. a Maryland and per bushel . per crate, . per half bbl. box, 100 bune S150 a pe |. white. New York mediu New York pea, $1.10 and $' and $1 Virginia white » Sde. » AMee.: bright, : fair to good, 5c. 3e.; quarters, orated. Sc. and 1, dry crop °! and $4: 3. per 100 I . brights and navels, per box, and > and & $3.50; lambs, sprir dium, $8 and $9; $6.50 and $7; common, gross, per ewt, $3 and Reception and Musicale Tendered at Howard University Chapel. A reception and musicale was given last evening by the choir of Howard Universi in the university chapel, in honor of Pres- ident Rankin. The musical program em- traced hymns of which Dr. Rankin was the author, the music being written by lo- cal composers. Appreciation was express- ed by Dr. Rankin in the course of a brief address. G. W. Balloch presided in the absence of G. H. Harries, who was unable to be pres- ent. Brief addresses were delivered by Rev. L. B. Moore, Prof. Cook, G. W. Balloch and Dr. Ewell. Vocal and instrumental solos were rendered by Miss Eva V. John- son, Miss Cornelia E. Love, Prof. Thoro Harris, Miss Maggie B. Quander and Miss Lucie A. Turner. A quartet, consisting of Misses Love and Johnson ‘and Messrs. Scott and Johnson, sang several selections, the entertainment concluding with @ se- lection by the full choir. The committee in charge was composed of G. H. Harries, chairman; Prof. W. J. Stephens, musical director; | Prof. Thoro Harris, pianist; John Hammond, cornetist. The reception committee included .Lewis R. Bolden, chairman; Hattie B. Edwards, Dena M. Harvey, Ada Matthews, Rachael McGuinn, Lecnora_ Christmas, Rowena Russell, Josephine Rollins, Alice V. Thom- as, Rosa E. Jones and Lillian E. Wood. ee Welcome Their Pastor. A reception was given last evening in the Sunday school room of Hamline Church, which was a “welcome” to the pastor, Rev. W. R. Strickland, who has entered upon the third year in the pastorate of the church. The wife and daughter of the pastor were included in this demonstration, which was participated in by practically the entire congregation. The room was appropriately decorated for the occasion. After prayer by Rev. Mr. Langley, a solo as sung by Miss Ida O*Neill, and then -. J. R. Wright, on tae part of the con- gregation, delivered an address of welcome, to which the pastor responded. After a voeal solo by Miss Honcher a bouquet of roses was presented to the pastor by the choir and a set of china to Mrs.Strickland by the ladies of the congregation. A song of elcome by the choir and a violin solo by Miss Holt ccompanied on the plano by Miss Costello, concluded the program. The remainder of the evening was de- voted to social enjoyment. aaa A report that Japan has requested Rus- sia to evacuate Port Arthur finds credence in the Japanese press. Truman P. Handy, the old2st active bank- er in the United States, died at his home in Cleveland, Ohio. The Iowa republican state committee de- cided that the next state convention should be held at Dubuque September 1. Eyes Play Tricks. feel the expense. a 1103 Pa. 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Eutaw St. At the first He'll THE NATIONAL GUARD ee In Case of War the Brigade Will Be Prepared. 10 GO INTO CAMP NEAR THIS CITY Preparations in Progress at Local Militia Headquarters. + POWER OF THE PRESIDENT — It may be stated authoritatively that in the event of hostilities the District of Co- lumbia National Guard will be at once called into the service of the United States; that the local brigade will be the first Na- tional Guard organization to be ordered out; that the brigade will go into camp in close proximity to this city; that each com- pany will be recruited to its full strength, or as near the limit as is possible; that the skeletonized battalions will take on their full quota of flesh, so to speak; that the utmost care will be exercised in enlisting recruits; that the brigade will follow strict- ly the customs of the regular establishment from the outset, and that, above all, it will be prepared to obey orders, no matter what those orders may be. All this is known. Whether or not the District National Guard will be ordered away from the city, or will be kept on duty here, as the basis of a camp of instruction for recruits and f garrison duty in the event that war is de clared, is not known. Opinion seems to be Givided on that qu2stion. There is no doubt, however, that should the Guard be ordered away it will make the start in the best possible condition for service. Every man will have passed a business-like medical examination, and every officer will have been tested as to his ability to perform the duties of the office to which he is com- missioned. Program to Be Followed. The program that has been mapped out provides for the appointment of two boards of medical officers. One board will examine and pass upon the fitness for active duty of the men who are at present enlisted. The other board will look after the recruits. In keeping with the policy of the War Department, and with the National Guard organizations of the states, proper steps are being taken at headquarters of the local militia in the direction of preparing for a possible call to arms. These steps have been taken quietly and in a dignified man- ner. It is known at headquarters, or soon will be, just how many men of the guard will respond to a call if it should come, and equally plain are all other facts requisite. The local volunteer soldiery will not be caught unawares, and if trouble should come the brigade may be depended upon to give an entirely satisfactory account of itself, no matter what the situation it may be called upon to face. The Monday evening meetings at head- quarters will be discontinued after Monday next, the 28th instant. What may be con- sidered as a significant sentence is con- tained in the circular announcing the dis- continuance of the mectings, which is as follows “As there will be much of interest to dis- cuss on this occasion, it is desired that there shall be a full attendance of officers.” Officers Comminsioned. The following have been recommended to the President for commission: Daniel D. Chisholm as captain of Company B, 2d Bat- talion; Roy B. Hayes, as second lieutenant of Company C, 2d Separate Battalion; Arthur L. Evans, as second leutenant of Company D, 4th Battalion, and George C. Thomas, as first lieutenant of Company D, 4th Battalion. Henry A. Dobson has passed the exam- ination conducted by the brigade board and is entitled to the grade of candidate second lieutenant. Commissions haye been received at_the headquarters for the following: Capt. B. L. Webster, Company A, Ist Separate B talion; First Lieut. F. H. Burgess, Com- pany A, 1st Separate Battalion; First Lieut. B. H. Pillsbury, Troop A, and First Lieut. Patrick J. Haltigan, quartermaster, 4th Battalion. Discharges, Honorable and Otherwixc. Because of removal from the District, Corporal Vernon Rollins and Private Mal- com Douglass, both of Company D, 2d Bat- tallon, have been honorably discharged. Privates William Gerry Morgan and Fred S. Emmons, both of Troop A; Privates A. C, Brummitt and Luther M. ‘Divine, both of Company C, Ist Battalion, and Private Eugene Wardwell, Company C, 2d Bat- talion, have been honorably discharged on their own applications. Because of expulsion from his company Private John Osborn, Company A, Ist Bat- talion, has been dishonorably discharged. First Separate Battalion. The companies of the Ist Separate Bat- talion have been giving special attention of late to skirmish drill, loading and firing. The officers and men feel highly elated ov a splendid showing at a recent inspection of arms. The complimentary remarks of Major Tierney, chief of ordnance, has in- spired the members to maintain the high standard established. Capt. Herbert J. Slocum, instructor, has been exercising the companies to some ex- tent in street riot drill, Considerable atten- tion is also being péid to voluntary rifie practice, in view of an additional target to the equipment of the rifle gallery of the battalion. Views of Col. Heyl. Some difference of opinion seems to exist among the adjutants general of the sev- eral states and territories-as to the right of the President to call upon state troops should occasion arise. In this connection the following contribution to the New York Herald by Lieut. Col. Chas. H. Hey), adjutant general of the District of Colum- bia militia, is of interest: “Lack of uniformity in the requirements and obligations attached to the enrollment or enlistment in the militia in many of the states makes it necessarily difficult to ex- press an opinion as to how far some of these states would consider themselves legally bound and allow themselves to be controlled by the President’s authority. The oath in some instances requires only allegiance to their state, while others re- quiring the same allegiance also support the Constitution of the United States. “There can be no question, however, as to the President’s authority over the mili- tia when called into the service of the United States. The Constitution grants this authority, and it is thus implied, and must be conceded, that he has also the authority to call them into such service. The method of doing so, whether through the governor ef the state or direct, is merely a matter of courtesy, and circu! the desire might be defeated by taking the first course, and the sentiment and patriotism of the good citizens of this great country would very generally approve of the latter plan in time of imminent danger or war. President to Determine. “The repelling of invasion is construed as keeping an enemy from her territory, and the question of how this can be best ac- complished—whether by acting on the ot- fensive and sending her troops outside of her boundaries, or simply taking the de- fensive and keeping them within her bor- ders--is a matter for the President as commander-in-chief to determine. “While it is possible there might be some opposition or objection on the part of some coe OSS UA Sg ERIE CL NR (CEG 2a A Re eS A i ce REND ERI of the state troops if sent:to Cuba, yet if they come under federal authority I think there can be no legal question of the right to make such a disposition if the emer- gency or the best interests of the country demands it, and of this the commander-in- chicf must be the judge. By the act of Congress under which the militia of the District of Columbia is organized the Presi- dent is commander-in-chief, and the Dis- trict troops are wholly under federal con- trol, and as such subject to any call the President may make.” Many adjutants general hold that the President, as commander-in-chief of the military force of the United States, is em- powered to, call upon military organiza- tions and send them where he pleases. Others hold to the contrary view, but almost uli say that tke men in the state crganizations are willing to go if called by the government. At Range and Gallery. Activity is noticeable at the Ordway rifle range. A spring coat of paint is being applied to everything where such new Gress is needed. In the way of improve- ments twelve additional targets are being placed in position, three at each of the four distances. The range at the opening of the practice season will be supplied with thirty-two targets instead of twenty, as las heretofore been the case. Captain Thomas S. King states that the new rifle gallery in the 7th street wing the Center Market building will be in readi- ness for tie National Guard in about two weeks. In this connection rapid strides forward are being made at the new ar- mory in the way of preparing the com- pany and locker rooms for the troops. Papering the walls is now in pro: and all that remains to be done is placing in position of plumbing and heat- ing pipes, the stringing of electric wires and the finishing touches. Renewed interest is being taken by the expert marksmen of the District National Guard in the second shooting festival of the National Scheutzenbun of North An fca, to be held in Glendale Park, Glendale, L. L, July 3 to 11 next. In the match ¢ ignated “honor target Columbia union guarantees three cash prizes—gi $200 end $200—and allows $1,000 to be di tributed as one hundred eash pri of $10 each. In the “target Germaaia” match on the stitch target, $1,500 is offered, to be divided into 117 prizes, with $5 premiums for each shooter who makes three bull: eyes. The prizes are divided as follo v: $00, $200, $100, $90, $80, $70, $59, $50, $40, $40, $25, $20, five of $15, ten of $10, twenty of $, thirty of $3 and forty of $2. In the “public ring target” match, s will aggregate $1,550, divided hundred parts, 2 $300, $40, the into & REAL ESTATE GOSSIP The Highest Bid at a Recent Auction Sale of Property. RUMORS ABOUT POWER HOUSE SITE New Buildings Erected in Various Parts of the District. a ABOUT GEORGETOWN A rather brisk start has been mace in the building season in the Georgetown section of the and at present some fifteen new houses are in course of erection. This is regarded as a sign of returning prosperity, as well as of the diminution in th: number of vacant hcuses. Small houses, renting from 310 to $20 per month, seem to be’ in particular demand. The row of seven two-story and ce brick dweilings at the corner cf s0th st and Irwin place, being built by Mr. West, as quickiy as pos This locality residence ble. building up rap‘dly a: A row of thre hov nN siz J street,is so pr tically completed. They are owned by Mr. Fred Stohiman, The any is erecting a two: Ili: g of stene, stuc propert. The rber Zal Newar Charles 1 to ered dweliing old frame hou site has been demc » and shingles on © will bear the nui at Ella Bounus has taken out a ver for the erection of a two-story frame dwelling on the Conduit road, in the division of Harlem. Mr. T. A. Hall begun the foundation begun the storehous $20, four of $1 beiween two of $5, twenty-five of $3 and | Peter J. completed the c thirty of $2. structid ack building to che The amount of $1,000 in fifty prizes win | premise be distributed in the “stan a The main the new Georgi ch, as follows: $1 , | town Unive 1 is practic: . $40, $35, $30, $25, $20, five of | complete: five of $12, seven of $10, ten of $8, and twelve of $. In the “point target” match, $1,200 Is of- fered, in parts as follows: §100, $80, 370, $60, $50, $45, S40, $35, $30, $25, 620, two of JIS, fcur of $15, five of $12, eight of $10, ten of $8, ten of $7, fifteen of $6, fifteen of $5 and twenty of $4. In uddition to the foregoing, attrac! prizes are offered for points and bu! cS tive Notes. First Lieut. J. Bruce Webb, . quarter- er of the 2d Battalion,“has tendered his resignation. A special meeting of the brigade board of examination will be he!d Wednesday evening next. Candidate Sergt. J. B. Eggleston, Com- pany D, 2d Separate Battalion, has been transferred to Light Battery A, as a pri- vate. = The by-laws of Company B, 2d Battalion, Troop A, and Company D, 4th Battalion, have been examined by thé board appoint- ed for that purpose, and retvrned to the companies for modification, they being in conflict with certain sections of the act providing for the organization of the Dis- trict militia. Second Lieut. H. T. DeGroot, Company D, 2d Battalion, has been detailed by Maj. Anderson as acting adjutant of the bat- talion. THIRD GAVE PLAY. Deutsche Dramatische Gesellschaft Presents “Der Erbonkel The “Deutsche Dramatische Geseilschaft” ave its third play of the season at Willard Hall Wednesday evening. Every scat was taken and starding room hard to find. A five-act ccmedy, by E. Henle, entitled “Der Erbonkel,” was well rendered by a strong cast. Miss Rosa Poesche, appearing for the first time in several years on the amateur stage, played the part of Carry; Mrs. L. L. Kleppisch did Rehberg, a comedy part, while Miss S. Nickelsen appeared as the dignified German mother, and Mrs. Stay- man Forney as her gentle daughter. Mr. Th. Friebus, jr., the stage manager, made a fine character part of the “Erbon- kel,” and Mr. F. Altrup appeared as Count Karaskoy, an ambitious waiter in fashion- able disguise. Mr. W. W. Wright, jr., rep- resented Assessor Saalfeld, the lover, and Mr. W. H. Conley, the bashful tourist. Miss Marie Armour and Mr. W. Hanne- mann acquitted themselyes well in minor parts. The music furnished by the German Dra- matic Club Orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. H. Stopsack, added much to the success of the entertainment, as did also the floral decorations contributed by Messrs. Gude. Generous applause rewarded the efforts of the actors, and at a Jate hour the cur- tain went down on two, happily united ecuples. Among those present were Mrs. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Bergmann, Mr. Struck, Dr. Strack, Mrs. A. Schoenecker, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schade and family, Misses Coith, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ulke and family, Mr. and Miss yon Molkow, Mr. and Mrs. McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. F. Altrup, Mrs. Armour, Miss Armour, Miss Backofen, Mr. and Mrs. Fejd- haus, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Behrend, Dr. Alice Burritt, Mrs. and Miss Caron, Mr. ‘1i.atcher Clark, Mrs. de Grain, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Franke, Mrs. and Miss Eberle, Mr. and Mrs. Th. Friebus, Mr..and Mrs. Gund- lach, Mr. E. Gerner, Mr..A. Geenner, Mr. yon Mumm, Mrs. von Hartleben, Mr. C. Droop, Miss Harris, Mr. Chr. Heurich, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hart, Miss Wilson,-Miss John- ston, Mrs. L. Kleppisch, Miss Rasa Poesche, Mrs. Emma Poesche, Mrs.’ Berney, Miss Nickelsen, Mr. Hannemann, Mr. W. H. Conley, Mr. W. W. Wright, jr, Mr. and Mrs. O. -Heidemann, Missaieger, Mrs. and Miss A. Rettig, Mr. Jose, Misses Koch, Misses Keyser, Mr. Chas, Keefer, Mrs. and Miss Kettler, Mr. and Mrs, Klskring, Miss Lawton, Mrs. and Miss Miss Mross, Misses Macdel, Mr. and @feyer, Mr. and Mrs. Mueleisen, Mr. gnd Mrs. Raner, Mr. Rassbach, Mr. and ‘Mrs. Geo. Spier, Miss Stalnacker, Mrs. and’ Miss Solger, Miss Kuhlmann, Mrs. A. Coleman, Mr. and Mrs, O. Wolfsteiner and family, Mr. F. Claudy, Mrs. Libbie Miller, Miss J, Stier, Mr. and Mrs, Sautter, Dr. Scholl, Mrs. Powell, Mr. and Miss Veerhoff. ee es ay Entertained Its Friends. Grant Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., en- tertained its friends ag ‘ical Hall Tuesday evening with a tful musical program, arranged by M. Lewis. The instrumental and vocal numbers, rendered by Miss Dean, Mrs. Fauikner, Mrs. Dr. Currier, Miss Fannie Calvert, iiss Dreis, Miss Farrow, little Eisie Worth in her Plantation sketches, Miss Josephine Faulk- ner and Miss Forsythe wer> heartily en- Several new were “mustered” and refreshments served. S - - 2 d and wiil s The con n pleted, and the finishing touches a given to the interior of the large build- Iter T. Weaver is about to’ begin the consiruction of a h which will be lo- cated on the east side of 35th street be- tween G and P stre Offered at Public Sale. During the past week a piece of prop- erty on the west side of 1ith street be- tween Pennsylvania avenue and E street norihwest was offered for sale at public auction by Mr. C. C. Duncanson, auc- tioneer. The highest bid received was about 0, but the trustees refused to allow the property to go at that figure, and it was withdrawn. The frontage is forty-five feet and the depth 100 feet, and the figure bid was about $3.30 per square foot. There was more than usual interest shown in this sale, on account of the ru- mers that had been in circulation for some months past, to the effect that the Pennsylvania Railroad Company proposes to purchase the square nearly opposite, where the cable power house of the tal Traction Company formerly stood. It was said if this was done and plans attributed to the railroad com: of erecting a railrcad station on this square were carried out that property in the vi- emity would advance in value. Some Current Rumors. It was also thought by some parties that the erection of a hotel building in this vicinity would be a good investment, and it is said that these who were contemplat- ing going into such an enterprise intended to buy this property. As h been previou stated in The Star, the current rumors of the intentions of the railrcad company as to th such were entertained, sition or suggestion as to the purcl: this ‘e has come from the railroad com: been said, however, that the Traction Company would like to sell the square to the government, but beyond this it is not known of any plans affect- ing for the future of this property. At Chevy Chase. A lot at the corner of Lenox street and the Brookville read in Chevy Chase has been purchased by Mr. Charles C. Tucker. The dimensions of the lot are 81 by 125 feet, and the price paid was 20 cents per square foot. It is the intention of Mr. Tucker to build a colonial house on this site, Plans have already been prepared, and the building is to be erected during the present coming season. Mr. George H. Chandiee will build a cottage for his own use on Irving street in the same subdivis- fon, and Mr. Van Dyre will build a resi- cence on Kirk> street. Ail of these houses will be of an attractive style, as is char- acteristic of the residences in that local- ity. The schcol house which has been erected by the Montgomery county au- thorities oa Bradley lane near the ,club house is now in use. It is a one-Story structure, and, like the school house bullt by the District authorities at Chevy Chase, is in the colonial style of architecture. Some Improvements. Two houses are to be built at 1946-48 24 street northwest by Henry Schneider. They are to be two stories in height, with fronts of buff brick and full bay windows. They will be heated by hot water. A two-story brick house is to be built at 2602 K street northwest by John Creaven. It will be 17 by 30 feet, and will have a press-brick front. Six two-story houses are to be erected at S$ street. They will have a frontage of 16 feet 8 inches, with a depth of 32 feet, ane press brick will be used in the fronts. Qella Chappel will build three houses at 1257-61 M street, Trinidad. They will be two stories in height and 16 feet 8 inches by a depth of 35 feet. A store building is to be erected at 515 H street north2ast. It will be two stories .n height, 17% by 34 feet, and press brick will be used in the front. A one-story office building is to be erected at 607 14th street. It will have a frontage of 13 feet 9 inches and a depth of 38 feet. A two-story store and residence bvilding is to be built at 900 East Capitol street by J. O'Lonnell. It will have a frontage of 19 feet 20 inches and a depth of 44 feet. ~ es Tendered a Reception. The Kerwyn, Md., Choral Society ten- ered a reception to Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Middleton last evening, at the home of Mrs. Ourand, in Berwyn. Mr. and Mrs. Middle- ton have just returned from a two months’ tour of Europe. Music, recitations ant ee een ped oat elaborate supper. There wére one hundred peo- members resent, including of the Borat and their families, dainty ponderous ma- we can move. Our padded vans and expert help will save you na end of time and trouble on moving day. Send for them. The regular permanent family circulation of The Evening Star in Washington is more than double that of any other paper, whether pubiished in the morn- ing or in the afternoon. As a medium for unobjec- tionable advertisements it there- fore stands unequaled and un- approachable. Only w theft. ventilated. furniture with us. 4 LES: etc., town. SHIPPING. ship, gous to We of the a corps. From the De- 's of her room 33, Atiai week from 11 o'clock a.m. ening to the stories of w: and memb: quarters 5 suffering cf the Union soldiers, and their dependent every possible a has nine corps an bers. The committee our cits their d General orders No. 2 has just been tssued promulgating decisions of the ninth annual ecevention and announcing the following; appointment Relief eonimittce—Mesdames Emma R. Miller. chairman; Margaret Robinson, Lou- isa Childs, Mary P. Ripley, Carrie S. Kin. Belle Simonds, M. J. r, Mary Bu by, Adaline Fletcher, tie” Wagram cits donations of mone food and clothin ni This committee soli : is habl chairman at headquarter: joyment committee— port, chairma: 2 pson, Emma F. Grace M. Low! Nannie H. Wyman, e Si Merritt, Joan: ty, F. I. Howe Stel n cter—Mary M. Department patriotic instru North. ing—ida V. D. Van M. J. Thomp- ff, Lilian : Maria Jordan, Alice C phine Fowler, C. c. Kalstrom Julia Donny, M ie Braner, Jar 3. atson, Tillie Dunham, rma Ellis, Harriet Saunders, Mary Griffin, Julia Har ilton, Inez Lyons, A. J. Lyon, M. M. Lew Our storage business has grown to large pro- portions in the past year or two. Washingtonians as well as those here, temporarily, have “it pays in more ways than one to store all kinds of household effects here. pecially well adapted for safe storage. has been done to make it secure and convenient. Instantaneous fire alarm-—chemical fire nails—and night watchmen insure protection against fire and Freight and passenger clevators reach all rooms. And our rooms are clean, light and weil We make it pay—in a practical way—to store Our rates are just about than what you'll have to pay for first-class accommodations at any other storage warehouse in Rooms, holding a large, double household goods, $3 a Month. Merchant’s Parcel Delivery Co., 929-931 D Street. = 5 | efiort | found that Our warehouse is es- “verything load of Telephone 659. BAGGAG called for a postal or promptly Wheeler, Miller, junior Wemen of Loyal 1 wat The We Loyal held its usual last Monday ever On the platform lent of the the committ pro- €tam, ay numbers were well rendered. Among those who participated were Mrs. Reed of Boston, whe made dress; the s Jacoby Mis: comedietta, and Miss Mrs. J. G, Ss Margaret tet of 1 by Mrs. iielen Hayes; Me T. Me The lectur ark’s Lutheran Chu His Life and Work, ateur were from the best newed up weil nd th President McKiniey has not used what is known as “the President's room” as his office for a long time. His office is now in the “cabinet room,” which he seems to pre- fer to the other, but the change was brought around as much from necessity as anything else. For some months after his inauguration the President used “the President's room” altogether for the reception of political vis- itors, retiring to the cabinet room when engaged in a special conference of some kind. His conferences with the visitors took place in the same room where a host of other visitors were sitting, being carried on in an undertone. So soen as one visitor had finished with him another watked up. All this took place in the room illustrated in the half-tone. In the course of time the President changed this by setting aside this large room as a reception or waiting room for visitors. This room ccnnects by a door with the cabinet room, where the President now sits. The visitors are ush- ered singly from the reception or “Presl- dent’s room” into the cabinet room, where THE PRESIDENTS OFFICE. the President sits. They are then sent out through the door opening into the hallway. The photograph of the President was taken last year, before he changed his of- fice to the cabinet room. The room where he sat in the picture is larger than his present office. The President and the desk face north, the room being on the south side of the house and the eastern end. Every Une of the desk shows plainly. It was a present from Queen Victoria to this country, and was sent over during the ad- ministration of President Hayes. It was made from the timbers of an English ship which had sunk in American waters, but which was raised by this country, repaired and sent back to England in 1836 as a token of this country's friendship. The bunch of ficwers in front of the Pres- ident consists of the prettiest and rarest blossoms from the White House conserva-