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For the past two years he has lived at No 2419 Prospect street, George- town. He left there Wednesday morning, saying he was going to work in the navy yard, and before leaving the house he bor- rowed money for car fare. There was nothing about his conduct at that time to indicate despondency, and his boarding- house keeper was greatly shocked this af- terncon when told of his tragic death by a Star reporter. When the electrician reached the hotel Saturday night he was perfectly sober and was given a room without any questions being asked, although he had no baggage. About noon Sunday his room was put in order by the chambermaid, and Herbert, it is thought, returned to the room late in the afternoon, although nobody remembers to seen him. This forenoon the clerk sent to his room, as he had not settled his bill, and the porter found that the key was on the inside and the door was locked. Looked Over the Transom. Looking over the transom he saw the dead bedy of the man stretched upon the bed. The razor with which he had ended his life was on the bed beside him. The door was soon opened, when it was found ‘that the body was lifeless. Death had oc- curred several hours before, and the wound, which extended almost from ear to ear, had undoubtedly caused death without a struggle. There was nothing about the body to identify the man. Letters on him indicated that he had been employed as a motorman on electric roads in Denver and Chicago, as well as on the Washington and Great Falls road in this city Coroner Carr’ was notified of the case, and he directed that the body be removed to the morgue, which was done. Left a Note. In the room at the hotel was found a note, which reads as follows: “Don’t worry about me. I have no fam- ily. 1am tired of life.”* The unfortuzat® man was a widower, his wife; whese maiden ram> was Beverly, having died, at Woodside, Va., about six years ago. It is stated that his wife’s peo- ple at Woodside are well-to-do. Herbert, it is steted, owned a farm not far from the property of his fath2r-in-law. After the death of his wife, however, he went west, working in the cities mentioned, and a!so in Baltimore for a short time. For several months h> had been out of em- pioyment, and was behind in his board bill. Four sons survive the dead man. The youngest one, Guy, eight years old, is Hv- ing in the family of a Mr. Mason, near Woodside; Edward, the eldest son, is twenty-one years old, and is attending col- lege in Boston, while another son, Beverly, is att2nding a law school at Cclumbia, S. C.; William Pinkney Herbert, the fourth son, it is said, is in Virginia. Coroner Carr gave a certificate of death, and the body will probably be turned over to relatives. > DESIRE TO PRESERVE PEACE. Attitude of European Nation: Cuban Question. LONDON, April 4.—In the house of com- mons today Michael Davitt asked if the re- port concerning the sélectior. of the pope as mediator in the Cuban difficulty was true. Mr. Balfour, in veply, gaid the gov- ernment had received a repcrt on the sub- ject fron. Madrid, but it did not bear out the statement in details. If the question was repeated tomorrow he would be in a Position to give fuller information. Replying to Jchn Morley, who asked whether the government could furnish any information in regard to the situation of affairs between Spain and the United States, Mr. Balfour said: “I do not know that I can say more than the question is causig anxiety at every capital. On both sides of the Atlantic there ix a very strong desire upon the part of the governments concerned to preserve peace, and anything we can do wiil be acne. I do not think anything more can be advantageously said at the present mo- ment.” SO Cotton Mill Hands Strike. NORWICH, Conn., April 4.—The em- Ployes of the Ponomah cotton milis, one of the largest concerns cf its kind in New England, went out on strike today. Two thousand hands are at the and the workmen "ial dspertmontay ex? cept the carding and out, to the number of 1,100. The strike was in consequence of a 10 per cent ‘reduption in wages. spinning rooms, went: AROUSED THE HOUSE Bailey Wants to Know the Govern- ment’s Intentions. OPPOSES AN EMERGENCY MEASURE Declares That the Country De- mands Action. IN THE GALLERIES CHEERS saan Fifteen thousand persons swarmed through the cerridors of the House end of the Capitol this morning, clamoring for ad- mission to the galleries. Everybody seemed to be in an excited frame of mind, and un the floor the most disquieting rumors pre- yailed. No one seemed to know what the day would bring forth. Fears of an out- break were expressed everywhere, but the republican leaders seemed confident that they would hold the House until tomorrow at least. The leaders of,the aggressive re- publicans who participated in the confer- ence counseled their associates to keep in line today. They adjured them to do noth- ing rash until the conference tonight. The report was circuiated that the President's message would be for Cuban independence end intervention, and would be perfectly Satisfactory. This had its effect. ‘The floor of the House, owing to the tm- mense crowds which thronged the aisles, was cleared half un hour before noon. Every seat in the'reserved galleries and the- executive and diplomatic galleries was occupied. Speaker Reed ascended the rostrum at noor and called the House to order. Amid an impressive silence that followed ‘the blind chaplain prayed that the nation’s legislature might with clear ghouglit, wise deliberation and unanimity of action meet the grave situation which confronted the ccuntry. A resolution to print several thousaud additional copies of the report of the court of inquiry on the Maine disaster led Mr. Livingstod (Ga.) to ask why the House could not wait for the next message from the President. “There is an enormous demand for this report in the country,” replied Mr. Perkins. “Where is the demand—in Spain?” asked Mr. Livingston. Forts on Private Land. Mr. Cannon, chairman of the committec en appropriations, asked unanimous con- sent for the consideration of the Senate resolution suspending™a portion of secijon 355 of the Revised Statutes so as to per- mit the Unitea States to eregs fortifications in case of emergency upon any tand upon obiaining the written consent of the owner. “This is another war measure,” inier- posed Mr. Bailey. “I shati object untli I find ouz whether we are going to have any war” Mr. Cannon explained that the passage of this bill was urgently recommended by the chief of engineers. He moved to pass the bill under suspension of the rules. Demonstration in the Galleries. Mr. Bailey, the democratic leader, took the floor after Mr. Cannon’s explanation, and Made a speech which aroused the gal- leries to a pitch which brought down upon them a threat from the Speaker that they would be cleared if such demonstrations were repeated. He called attention to the fact that on several occasions within the last thirty days the House had been called upon to vote upon several propositions which indi- cated that war was directly ahead of us. Yet, he said, Congress was not tn pos sion of any fact which warrantied this be- Lef. He had voted, he said, for the extra- ordinary emergency $50,000,000 appropria- tion, but he had voted for it under the-im- Pression that we were perilously near to war. If a democratic President had asked a democratic House to authorize such an expenditure without control limitation, he should have denied It. He should have demanded the estimates. But !n this case, believing that danger was at hand, he had voted for it. Much of that vast appropriation had already been ex- perded, yet information, except such as came through the newspapers, was still withheld. Today the House was asked to meet another emergency. Last Wednes- day, when the House was asked io meet the vital question, the majarity had refused to meet it. It was then everywiere an- nounced that the President would be pre- pared to send a message to Congress to- day. Country Wants Information. The House adjourned Friday until today with that impression. Yet now every well- informed man knew there was to he none today. When was the message to come? he asked. “It seems to me important,” said he, “that the House and the country should know what the government Is doing and intends to do. We ought not to be asked to yete blindly. If the occasion warrants it, we are ready to vote for every proper measure to prepare for war, and if war comes, we are ready to vote for every: measure de- signed to prosecute it to a successful con- clusion.” A perfect storm of applause swept the galleries, which the Speaker had consi:ler- able difficulty in subduing. The Speaker warned the galleries that no demonstra- tions of approval or disapproval would be permitted. But the next utterance of Mr. Bailey redoubled the applause. “Those galleries,” said Mr. Bailey, waving his hands about the thronged galleries, “are but a miniature of the American pco- ple. If Congress could face the galleries of the people, they would force this House to action.” ‘This time the Speaker sternly warned the galleries that if the demonstration was again repeated he would order them cleared: “Oh, I think that would hardly be fair,” interposed Mr. Steele (Ind.) The gentleman is only talking to the galleries.” (Laughter), Bailey's Retort Applauded. “It is better,” retorted Mr. Balley, “to sp2ak to the listening galleries than the deaf ear of the majority. I say now that if the President wants one, two or even three days to prepare a message which wili meet the approval of the American p2ople, we on this side are willing that ne should have time, but if he wants one day or one hour to continue negotiations with the butchers of Spain not one minute will w2 give him.” (Great applause on the demo- cratic side and scattering applause on the republican side), Mr. Hopkins (Ill) suggested that there was ne2d of discretion at such times as these. “‘We cannot advertise our- weak- nesses,"” said he, “nor make war prepara- tions with a brass band.” Mr. Lentz (Ohio) thought that an amend- ment he desired to offer, to recogniz3 the independence of Cuba, should be attached to the bill, Spain bad recognized the con- federacy within thirty days after Sumter ‘was firsd on. Why should we hesitate. Mr. Williams’ Statement, Mr. Williams (Miss.), a member of the foreign affairs committee, at this Junciure made an important statement, consideriag the fact that the committee had adjourned disclosures. within an hour and that some should be made which s2aled the Ups of all republicans endment at this’ “that when we fore Re should move tn phalanx and fr: li this side our posi- tion is known and understood by the coun- try. To emphasize it now might do more harm than good”, As an emergency war measure he would, he said, support Mr. Maddox (Ga.) thought Congress and the country shouldbe fully informed of all the important Tegarding the crisis so that members Braceed with delibera- tion. If there was to be war it would be the war of the people of the United States and not of any party. But there should be no hasty, impetuous plunge into war. ‘The members of Congress of 1861, he said, plunged the country into war and then carefully hid away in their bomb proofs and allowed others to do the fightiag. H2 thought every member should be willing to fight before he asked others to fight. (Ap- Plause). Mr. Fitzgerald (Mass.) said that all the measures designed to plac the country in a state of defense should be passed at once. Mr. Maddox said that when it was pro- Posed to make war that the indictment against Spain should be thoroughly made up so each member of the House would know what he was voting for. Mr. Fitzgerald (Mass.) supported the resolution, saying he had called at the War Department today and was informed by those in charge that the defenses for Massachusetts were not in as good shape as could be wished. Mr. Fitzgerald thought everything to strengthen the defenses at the present time should be done. Mr. Bailey said he had tried to get infor- mation, but failed. . Mr. Cannon safd that Mr. Bailey was posing before the country. His own city of Galveston might be in danger of a hostile fleet. “It would be stopped before it could get there, if we had the proper sort of an administration,” retorted Mr. Bailey. Mr. Cannon continuing,’said he was talk- ing business. He said $7,500,000 of the emergency appropriation had been expend- ed for coast defenses. 3 Mr. Sayers (Tex.), in supporting the resolution, said he was ready to vote for anything that was needed to put the gov- ernment in a state of complete defense in such a crisis as this. Mr. Dockery (Mo.) said the resolution gave. the President the power he ought to have. Mr. Dockery said he did not know what the administration would do in respect to Cuba, but he did not look to Spain for a settlement of the question. The resolution was then passed without division. Army Reorganization Bill. Mr. Hull of Iowa moved to suspend the rules to pass the bill for the reorganiza- tion of the army. Mr. Sayers wanted a debat on a side onthe army bill. Mr. Hull asked unanimous consent that the bill be considered Wednesday, not to interfere with a message from the Presi- dent, and in case of a message the Dill to hp considered affer’ the consideration of the message. | Mr. Adams and Mr. Williams wanted it stipulated that it should not interferé with a report from the committee on foreign affairs, Mr. Handy objected, and the considera- tion of the bill proceeded. Mr. Hay (Va.) supported the bill, saying it was unanimously reported from the committce. It was arranged ‘that Wednesday shoulé be set aside for the consideration of the army bill, with the understanding that i: should not interfere with any report from the committee on foreign affairs. The House then .proceéded with the con- of two hours sideration of District of Columbia business.) eecepia oe Ses WHY CONGRESS WILL WAIT Believed to Be Informed on the President's ‘ Attitude. His Message to Be in Line With the Action Already Decidea Upon, The indication that: Congress may wait, even until Wednesday, if necessary, dis- closes the attitude of the President as it is understood by those whom he has taken into his confidence. The condition upon which Congress will delay action even for that short time is that it shall be assured that when the message comes it will be in line with the action which has already been decided upon. The object of Congress is to secure a certain definite line of action. It has no desire to take the lead of the President. The only thing that has dis- turbed them has been the fear that there might be dangerous and unnecessary pro- crastination and failure to enforce the pop- ular demands. Now that the two commit- tees on ‘foreign relations have taken their position, a definite understanding that the President has taken a ition along the same line will dispose Congress to wait un- til Wednesday. Any doubt on this point would lead to action not later than Tues- day. The President may have some hope that Spain will yield before Wednesday. That hope is not entertained by many others, nor indicated by expressions from Madrid. One thing for which the President is highly praised is his neglect to make any rejoinder to the Sagasta dispatch. This action is regarded in Congress as strong from a diplomatic point of view, leaving Spain to offer a renewal of negotiations on the basis of independence for Cuba, or else to suffer intervention. ———— THE MAINE ABANDONED. — Contract With the Wrecking Com- panies Annull. The Navy Department has annulled the contract with the Chapman & Merritt Wrecking Company and the Boston Tow- beat Company, which ha¢ been engaged in wrecking operations on: the battle ship Maine Through the coinbined efforts of the two companies ‘considerable material, which hereafter may. be put to some prac- tical use, was secured from the wreck. Most of it was removed ta Key West, where it will be kept until somé!conclusion as to the final disposition Ig redched. The naval officers are yet unable to say whether the value of the material recovered will com- persate for the amount of:money expended by th government thé! effort put forth for its recovery. oe not yet been able to strike a and show the ex- act condition of ‘airs,.in this respect. ‘The suspension of cperatiéns by the wreck- ing companies will enable them to promptly take all their outfit:from Havara harbor, @ condition of affairg. which might it MR. CLAY ON CUBA! Independenca the Only Solution of | the Problem. DESIROUS OF AVERTING WAR Action in the Senate on the Sub- ject Postponed. THRONG OF SPECTATORS ed The intense interest manifested by the people in everything that pertains to the Cuban question was again manifested to- day at the Senate end of the Capitol. De- spite the specific statement that the Prasi- dent's message would not be sent to Con- &ress today, and the inferential understand- ing that the subject of Cuba might not be even referred to, the people came by the thousands. As early as 8 o'clock many were sitting or standing on the steps lead- ing up to the Capitol entrances. Some of them carried their lunches, evidently deter- mined to sit through the entir2 session an see all thre was to be seen. It was a great audience that iooked down upon the chamber when the Senate con- vened. Every seat in every gallery, except the diplomatic, was filled, and even in the é:plomatic gallery there were several faces from the various foreign legations. The chaplain in his prayer referred feel- ingly to the death of the wife of Associate Justice David J. Brewer of the United States Supreme Court.. No allusion was made to the pending crisis between Spain and the United States. Mr. Pettigrew (S. D.) presented a tel2= gram signed by more than a hundred of his constituents reading: “All parties here Want Spanish torpedo flotilla turned back or destroyed. ‘Patience 2xhausted.” Mr. Gear (Iowa) presented a resolution of the Iowa legislature indorsing the “action ef the President and Congress” upon the Cuban question and pledging its support to th> administration. Mr. Allen presented and secured the pas- | sage of a resolution directing the Secrétary | of the Navy to inform the Senate as to the total number of lives lost in th2 Maine dis- aster; the total number rescued, and the total number of bodies yet unrecovered. Mr. Turner (Wash.) introduced a resolu- tion which he asked should go over until tomorrow “if in th? meantime nothing has been done in the matter.” The resolucion directs the committee on foreign relations to report at the earliest moment “without waiting fér the concurrence or advic2 of any department of the government” what action, if any, in view of th2 Maine dis- aster and of the deplorable condition of Cuban affairs should be taken to preserve th2 honor and dignity of this country. When the resolution offered last Friday by Mr. Chandler (N. H.) requeSting the Sec- retary of State to send to the Senate Cu- tan consular correspondence was laid be- for2 the Senate, Mr. Davis, chairman of the foreign relations committee, asked that the resolution “go over until Wednesday.” To this Mr. Chandler assented. The resolution presented by Mr. Quay (Pa.) calling for a :eport from the forziga relations committee on the Cuban question by Tuesday also went over at the request of Mr. Quay. Quite unexpectedly a discussion of the Cuban question was precipitatzi and two set speeches were delivered upon it. Mr. Clay on the Cuban Question. Mr. Clay (Ga.) based his remarks, he said, upon the resolution submitted by Mr. For- aker of Ohio, u resolution in favor of ind2- pendence and, if necessary, armed inter- vention. While he was fully prepared to support the administration in its action upon the Cuban matter, he was desirous that war should be averted if it could be by any possibility. Mr. Clay felt that the administration ought to be afforded every opportunity to bring about a diplomatic so- lution cf the pending trouble, and he felt certuin that so long as the legislative branch of the government was assured that the President was acting with judgment and patriotism it would wait upon his recommendations. Mr. Clay said he was satisfied that no permanent péace could be had in Cuba that did not include the independence of the Cubans. With them it is liberty er death. ‘The T2medy to be applied to the situation in Cuba was, in Mr. Clay’s opiaion, abso- lute independence, as it was evident that the island could no longer be held under Spanish sovereignty. Other Specches. Senator Perkins (Cal.), in a speech on the Cuban question, declared that the blowing up of the Maine by the Spanish officials Was an act of war, and he believed it was so regarded by nations of the world. Senators Mantle and Rawlins followed in order, both speaking for Cuban inde- pendence. At the close of Mr. Rawlins’ speech the Senate took up the sundry civil eppropria- tion bill. FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE. Details of Its Resolutions and Re- port to Be Considered. The Senate committee on foreign rela- ticns resumed its sittings at 10:30 a.m. tcday, taking up the general question of the Cuban situation. While the committee ras arrived at a definite conclusion as to the basis cf its report and the resolu- tions it will recommend to the Senate, there are still many details to be considered. Senator Davis has prepured the report to accompany the resolutions, and it is understood that the other members of the cemmittee went over it with him to- cay, suggesting such modifications as the inGividual members thought ‘proper to be made. This report will deal with the situation in vigorous language, and it is understood that much will be made in it of the Maine disaster. The-committee has accepted the finding of the irt of in- quiry so far as it goes, but it yance of those drawn by the Maine court. This report will be in the nature of. an address to the country, in justification of the resolutions to be reported by the com- mittee, and as it will be put in the terse and yet fervid style of Senator- Davis, it is expected by the Cuban sympathizers in ws 250.000 255,000 CAPITAL. SURPLU! Foreign Exchange. Letters of Credit. Brown Erothers & Co. Letters. of Cvedit issued for the use of ‘Travele.s, availabe im all parts he world. OFFICERS. . A. Mel WARD THO H. 8. RPE: © S Donte American Security - and Trust Co. ap2-it SOLE PEEL TERIE GLEE HEG OFF OD HEALTH—PLEASURE—PROFIT— A HOME AT mb11-tt CLEVELAND PARK. :Assistamt Secretary PHPPDPPHORGODIPOSODDIOO SD 15 OE OLOG LLG HE FL ODLOEAH ODT EERE E F990. FINANCIAL. . MOTHS Cause no trouble in winter, so we kéep a little winter all summer—~ COLD STORAGE—for the safe- keeping of furs and fabrics. It pre= serves their luster and brilliancy and protects absolutely from moth. —Packing is an art that cannot be learned in a minute. If you are mov- ing to another house or another city we will take charge of every detail and save you trouble and cost STURAGE Dept. Am. Security and Trust Co., 1140 15th. Washington Savings Bank N.W CORNER 12TH AND G STS. N.W., Pays interest on savings and commercial accounts, Loanr-on real estate, installment plan if preferred Safe 3 a bores for rent = $3 a year and up- ward. daily until 4:30 p.m. and Saturday evenings from 6 to 8. fe26-3m Money at5 Per Cent toLoan On real estate in District of Columbia. No Je- lay in closing loans. arai-tt. HEISRELL & McLERAN, 1008 F st. IF YOU ARE A HOME-SEEKER VISIT— CLEVELAND PARK. mh31-4,tf the question whether it should postpone its report longer than tomorrow in case the President did rot then send in his report, but left this point to be deciGed at tomor- rew’s meeting. THREATENING WEATHER. Rain Tonight and Tomorrow— Warmer. Forecast till 8 p.m. Tuesday—For the Dis- trict of Columbia, eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Vir- ginia, threatening weather, followed by rnin tonight; Tuesday rain and warmer; easterly, shifting to southerly winds. Weather conditions and general forecast— The pressure has risen on the Rocky moun- tain plateau and slope; it has fallen in the gulf states and Ohio vailey. A storm is central in western Arkansas. Rain has fallen in the central Mississippi and the lower Missouri and Ohio valleys. Except in the upper Mississippi valley there is a general cloudiness east of the Rocky mountains. For the twenty-four hours ending 8 a.m. Sunday, little rain fell, and that confined to light showers in the north Atlantic states, and a few scattered snows in the northwest. The temperature has fallen in the west, Ee has risen in the lower Mississippi val- ey. Threatening weather, followed by snow, is indicated for New England; snow, prob- ably turning“into rain, in the lower lake re- gion; rain in the Ohio valley and middle Atlantic states, and showers in the south Atlantic and east gulf states. and _ colder weather will southwest. The temperature will rise tonight in the middle Atlantic states and Ohio valley. The lower Mississippi has reached a stage of 49.6 feet at Cairo, and 34.8 feet at Mem- phis. The danger tine has been passed at Vicksburg. The rise has nearly ceased at Cairo, and the maximum will be reached at Memphis by Wednesday morning. Risen, Cairo, 0.1; Memphis, 0.6; burg, 0.6. Fallen, Cincinnati, 3.6; Louisville, 2.6. Above the danger line and rising, Mem- phis, 1.08; Vicksburg, 0.6; Cairo, 9.6. Above the danger line and falling, Cin- cinnati, 2.6; Louisville, 4.8. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 47; condi- tion 4 receiving reservoir, temperature, 52 condition at north connection, 8; condition at south connection, 6; distributing reser- voir, temperature, 50; condition at influent gate house, 5; effluent gate house, 4. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 11:39 a.m.;«high tide, 22 a.m. and 5:39 p.m. Tomorrow—Low tide, 12:01 a.m. and 12:27 p.m.; high tide, 6:09 a.m. and 6: The San and Moon. Today—Sun rises, 5:40 a.m.; sun sets, 6:27 p.m. Moon sets, 4:38 a.m. tomgrrow. Tomorrow—Sun rises, 5. a.m. The City Lights. Gas lamps all lighted by 7:35 p.m.; ex- tinguishing begun at 4:46 a.m.%The light- |. ing is begun one .hour before the time named. Are lamps lighted at guished at 5:01 a.m. Records for Twenty-Four Hours, The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning at 2 p.m. yes- terday: Q April 3—4 p.m., 44; 8 p.m., 38; midnight, 35. Clearing prevail in the Vicks- p.m. 7:20 p.m.; extin- April 4—4 a.m., 30; 8 a.m., 36; noon, 45; 2 p.m., 45. Maximum, 47, at 1 p.m., April 4; min- imum, 27, at G'a.m., April 4. The following were the readings of the tarometer at the weather bureau for the past twenty-four hours, beginning at 2 p.m. yesterda: PAprl 3-4 pam, 30.68; 8 p.m., 30.14; midnight, 30.15. April 4—4 a.m., 30.157 8 a.m., 30.17; noon, 30.12; 2 p.m., 30.08. ee INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. 12 CITY ITEMS. COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS... Page™ 4 COUNTRY BOARD.. Page COUNTRY REAL ESTAT: Page -Page Page Page Page Page FOR EXCHANGE. Page FOREIGN POSTAL 8] Page FOR RENT (Flats) Page FOR RENT (Halls). Page FOR RENT (Heuses) Page FOR RENT (Miscel’anzous). FOR RENT (Offie:s). z 8 i Page 41 John Joy Edson. Page 4! John A. Swope. - Page 4] Filis Spear. age 4 | doh I Cacody Page 4! Jona L. Page 4| John B. HOTELS......... Page 5] A. 8. Worthing LEGAL NOTICES Page 4|J- J- LOCAL MENTION Page LOST AND FOUND. -Page MONEY W. Page Page Page Page Page Page Hitt ; 60°a month the payment on our $100 @s#"- stock ment Value of matured shares in this Rul.ding | Leen Associntion—is £100. ‘This tostalln bas the feature of the shove small payment and ip arene advantageous to people of small earnings—secking a safe = refitable inv, €F The attention ct ge nent employes ie di- rected to our full peid rocks “irawing 6 er cout. Washington Nat'l Bi'd'g and Loan n Asst —12th and G ind and Solid as Gibraltar.” 9 Sts. mhi0-3m.21 Lowest-priced storage in town! $2 a room. Guaranteed protec- tion against fire and burglars. WASHINGTON SAFE DEPOSIT CO., 916-913 Pennsslvenia ave. mbitm,14 Decide Today | Don't be content Pith admitting that y! money ts a good thing. Up seur mind Now to practice your belief. make the way by accepting the smallest suis as deposits having business hours that can't but belp you teruiuation, ae Sow ON PAY DAYS Sey centro f {ion to our regular hours. Drop in sometime and investigate the ntages of ™eUnion Savings Bank, 1222 F St. 15d If yoa are going to store your ens and Wish to save time and imoney, see me or’ tele- Phone 1574, end J will store ‘your furniture in my fire-proof waceLouses as low as any man in the business. Will haul your farniture as low as any of them, and walt for the money if necessary. Will take your surplos furniture in exchange for storage snd havling charges. Money advanced if desired. Store with me cnce and you'll never store elsewhere. Marcus Notes, 637 La. ave. CONGRESSIONAL STORAGE WAREROCOMS, mh8-3m 214, 216 4% st. nw. MONEY TO LOAN 5%, 6 i- 2%, 6%. Being the Washington representatives of fonr of the largest Savings Banks of Baltimore, Md., to- gether with our private clientage, we are prepered to entertais loaus on city estate at a mini- mum cost to the borrower. Wescott, Wilcox & Hieston, mb4-2m 63 = oT Penn. ave. aman W. B. Hibbs & Co., BANKERS & BROKERS, Memters “Ne w York Stock Exchange, 1427 F Street. Correspendents of LADENBUKG, THALMANN & ©O., ée6-16d New York. Thomas P. Morgan, Life Insurance and Annui- ties. ASSETS OF COMPANY OVER $253,000,000, OFFICE 1333 F ST. N.W. fe16-3m,14 Telephone 1126, C. T. Havenner, ROOMS 9 AND 11, ATLANTIC BUILDING, AND ADAMS BUILDING, 1233-1385 F ST. N.Wy Stock and Grain Broker. Direct Wires to New York and Chicago. Stocks, Bonds, Grain, Provisions, Cotton, Bought and sold for CASH or on MARGIN. Careful attention given to FRACTIONAL LOTS. Correspondent, F. L. LORING, 10 Wall = Washington Loan & Trust Co., OFFICE, COR. 9TH AND F 8TS. PAID-UP CAPITAL, ONE MILLION, Interest PAID ON DEPOSITS. de whi Acts as Executor, Administrator, Trustee, Guardian and Committee on Estates. Acts as Registrar, Transfer and Fis- cal Agent of Corporations. Takes fall charge of Real and Per- sonal Estates. Safe Deposit Boxes for rent. Sterage Vaults for trunks, boxes, &c., containing valuables, silver and glassware, bric-a-brac, ete. Incorporated under act of Congress and subject to supervision of the comptroller of the currency.