Evening Star Newspaper, April 13, 1898, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1898-14 PAGES. SPECIAL NOTIGES. LIER INSURANCE POLICIES BOUGHT FOR IN- estment. | Distivetiy investment prices paid for ey Ios on 3 7 ates on same se collateral T. D. HADDAW ALISM.— MRS. § Sittings daily. BUILDING Ai 1 mecting of 11 pe held WEDNESD: 8 o'clock, hall cor. 7th for ensuing year will end annual report. submitted. JOHN T. LYNCH, Secretary. made by Keen are notable perior worktianship and dis- style. In fact, nothing finer can be produced anywhere by any tailor. Keen's stock Is always made up of the most exclusive fabrics— skilled, _up- of the finest 5 ters KEEN, Leading Tailor, 1810 F st. 1a NTH FOR A HOM * Think of it! Lees than balf the rent, you'd pay in town. Choice of four comfortable six- Toom cottages at Chariton Helzhts, feut to station, Iatrotes and raige. good wa tay s10n cash and $10" per, wont J train service at abot car fare rates. Apply at once to y. SMITH, Ist st. and Ind. av. 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Our we never seldom under BYRON S. southerly ther conditions and general forecast: A storm of considerable energy has devel- eped in the central Mississippi valley and the pressure hus fallen rapidly throughout The pressure remains high over the Rocky mountain plateaus and slopes. in the latter districts. An area of clouds extends throughout the The i mperature has fallen between the Mississippi river and the Rocky mountains, and remains nearly stationary east of the Mis: 1. ing cloudiness, followed by rain ay is indicated for New England; threatening weather, with showers tonight Thursday, for the middle Atlantic er lake region, and clearing ather for the Ohio and Mi: and the southwest. ippi river has begun to fall but a sieady rise continues river. api2-l4a Printer, 512 11th. he following heavy precipitation (in —— se inches) was reporte: HA rE PRINTE past twenty-four hours—Gal- and is oth st. new. W. M. HUNT, Doc mery located at Call and apa-I2t 5 LRINTE TURNE ALTE ‘AL. Mantels. 2 and mates and fit in ¥ suxzesticns “THE TILE SHOP Why Might as well drip as some of the abomt ing sold as pure During the 1.86; Sorpus Christi, 2. 0; Dubuque, ers—The following changes in the riv- ers (in and tenths) have occurre: Risen, Vick! New Orleans, 0. Heleoa, Ark., Fallen, Cairo, 1.1; Memphis, 0.2. Above the danger line and rising, Vicks- burg, Helena, Ark., 4.1. Above the danger line and falling, Cairo, Memphis, low the ‘danger line and rising, New Orleans, 0.4. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, high tide, 1 row—Low igh tide, 1: The Sun and Moon. 5:26 a.m.; 14 a.m. and and —Sun rises, sun sets, ri 2:00 a.m. reached last quarter Tomorrow—Sun ris The City Lights. Gas lamps all lighted by 7:44 p.m.; ex- tinguishing begun at 4:32 a.m. The light- Ps, tomorrow. Moon ing is begun one hour before the time named. Are lamps Hghted at 7:29 p.m.; extin- guished at 4:17 a.m. Condition of the Water. T pture and condition of water at § Es Great Falls, temperature, 53; condi- tion, 29; receiving reservoir, temperature, condition at rorth connection, 36; con- dition at south connection, 36; distributing reservoir, temperature, 50; condition at in- fluent gate house, 35; effluent gate house, 30. Records for Twenty-Four Hours, The following were the readings of the N “4 Berk: thermometer at the weather bureau for OL Whisks, sold by Ja the twenty-four hours beginning at 2 p.m. onthe perttined & yesterday Pe As a beverage cr for family use i is |” April i2, 4 p.m., 69; 8 p.m., 60; 12 mid- the best upen the market. apo-1ed night, woe. April 13, ae ee 8 a.m., 55; 12 noon, 2 pm., 7 ‘tastmum, 70, at 2 p.m, April 13; mint- rum, 47, at 6 a.m., “April 13. r Alexandria, . 08 THURSDAY, the 1808, for the purpose of to serve for the en- other business | Polis open 2 ay of Apel electing a board suing year and suc as way properly come before tt. pm. Transfer tooks will be closed April 15, at © pan By order of the beard. __ap6-dtap2 OLE, Secretary. Best Hetscalenchag Cheap. If you want the best horsesiioeing by expert union shoers, let us quote Shae rates. EZ Horses called. for, “howe 625. EKCHANT'S HORSES! 19-1f REAL 929-951 D sT_> GsTEOPATHY. H. BAIRD. G._D. KIRKPATRICK. KIMBALL BLDG., 1417 G ST. N.W. Consultation ana examibation free. DON'T oun! ror work until you see 1; + SG different styles of oak sod white mantels to select from: 20 diferent styles of sizte mantelx and cabinets; conviace yourself as to prices; goods and work The following were the readings, of ue barometer at the weather bureau ‘for rust twenty-four hours, beginning at 2 yesterday: - April 12, 4 p.m., 30.09; 8 p.m.,/.300G; 12 midnight, 30.06. 4 a.m., 30.00; 8 a.m., 20,08; noon, 29.05. SPECIAL NOTICES. TREASURY DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF COMP- troller of the Currency, Washington, D. C., 11, 180%.—Whereas” by satisfactory evidence preeented to the it has been to appear that “THE CENTRAL, NATIONAL BAN OF WASHINGTON CITY," a the at of Washingt ingt District of Columb cSupited with ail. the Provisions of the act of Congress to enable Na- tonal Banking A: chem: 80 entend tale see rate“existense and for other purposes, Soiy 12, 1882. Now, therefore, I, 3 G. Dawes, Comptroller of the. do certify that) “THE CENTRAL “RATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON CITY,” in the of Washington, in the county of Washis ond District of Columbia. ie authetind to Bare va for the period specified in its amend ssccia’ Hl clere of ed articles of & ant Capericane SSH over 99 Fea cifeies | nsines ‘go Apat 11, 108 Te teaouny were 4 of witness A and seal of iW ngs felt ou T1G 13th st. bow. enth. fay ot April, — CH. Gc. DA y if YOU LOVE THE BEsGTIVUL mab31-tf VISIT CLEVELAND PARK. 13-21,28,) Result of a Long Session of Spanish Cabinet. PRESIDENTS MESSAGE DISCUSSED Spain Resolves to Wait for Some Overt Hostile Act. FALSE RUMORS AFLOAT MADRID, April_13.—As the result of a icng, important cabinet council last night the Spanish war office Is actively engaged in fortifying and manning the Mediter- ranean islands of Spain and in placing other portions of the kingdom in a state of defense. It is understood that instructions have been cabled to Capt. Gen. Blanco to carry the suspension of hostilities into practical effect, “according to the circumstances in each district.” The cabinet meeting lasted five hours, and, it is said, was mainly devoted to the considcration of President McKinley's re- cent message to Congress on the Cuban situation. Important Note Issued. When the ministers adjourned an official note was issued, setting forth the views of the government. It is variously comment- ed upon and incerpreted in newspaper cir- cles. In brief, the note sets forth that the cabinet has granted an extraordinary cred- it for war purposes and has incidentally in- creased the grant for the account of the artillery of Porto Rico. The minister of the interior, Senor Cap- depon, gave the official version of the events here on Sunday and Monday, and also made a report cn the occurrences in some of the provincial towns. After disposing of current affairs, the premier, Senor Sagasia, designated two of the ministers to immediately draw up an address ‘o the crown. The minister of foreign affairs, Senor Gullon, at the request of Senor Sagasta, made a report on the state of affairs in his department, which the premier thought should occupy the first place in the debates of the cabinet. Right to Intervene Dented. Sertor Gullon read a portion of the text of Pr2sident McKinley's message. Although several paragraphs were lacking, the cabi- net, after referring to the President's pre- vious messages, which was considered nec- essary in. ord2r to fill up the gaps in the present summary, decided that the para- graphs received were sufficient for the cabi- net to affirm that the government refuses to acknowledge the right of the United States to interfere in Cuba, adding: “The doctrines contained in the message are incompaubl> with the sovereignty and rights of the nation, and are an interfer- erce in the internal affairs of this country.” The Spanish government, however, ex- pressed the opinion that it is not called upen to tak> action until the reeommenda- tions of President McKinley have become specific acts. Thus it is considered by the Spaniards here that matters are practically as they were before th2 message was sent to Con- gress, and the opinion is expressed in ofli- cial circles that neither the message nor last night's cabinet meeting has chang>d the prospects of peace. The Spanish gov- ernment considers that, apart from Its sol- emn affirmation of Spain's rights as a na- tion, the ministers are not called upon to make any declaration so long as th> resolu- tions of Congress or the initiative of Presi- dent McKinley do not lead to concrete acts. Will Maintain Their Rights. The official note also says: “A firm con- sciousness of its rights, united with the res- olution to maintain them, will inspire the nation, as they inspire the government, with the serenity necessary in these diffi- cult moments to direct successfully and d2- fend energetically the sacred interests which are the patrimony of the Spanish rac The minist>r of war, Gen. Correa, and the minister of marine, Admiral Bermejo, ) submitted reports relating to the meas- ures taken to complete the mobilization of all the forces of the country. The minis- ter of finance, Senor Puigcerver, read a de- cree, already drawn up, relative to the na- tional subscription to ——e the strength of Sg fleet. Globo (liberal), in its, ‘leading article this morning, defends, the general policy |0& the government, applauding the “‘ener- getic attitude displayed by the cabinet,” and adding: “Spain's action now depends upon the moves of America,” Continuing, the Globo laya much empha- sis upon the “duty of Bi Powers to main- tain peace.’ The Nacional (conservative) says: “In case President McKinley is not satis- fied with the sacrifices the Spanish gov- ernment has made to. please him, Senor Gullon telegraphed to:Sener Polo y Ber- nabe yesterday, warning him that should the presidential message be unsatisfactory Spain will publish without loss of time a memorial, already drawn up, containing 2 list of the concessions made by Spain in the interests of peace.” Message Called Impertinent. ‘The Correspondencia de Espana (inde- Pendent and semt-official) said yesterday: “President McKinley’s message contains stale news, namely, his opinion of the Cu- ban campaigrs, and fresh news, namely, a clear statement regarding “intervention. The message might easily have been more weighty, but it is not possible for it to be more impertinent. Under the circum- stances, we consider as opportune the memorial which Senor Polo y Bernabe is drafting. -The truce intended to promote Peace may be usefully employed in pre- yering for war.” The Heraldo (independent) said night: “The message, as expected, considered with the cabled information as to the atti- tude of the insurgents, reveals the sterility of Spain's painful sacrifices in suspending hcstilities. President McKinley ignores the pewers by his contemptuous silence, and he is further insulting to Spain by saying he received the advice of the suspension of hostilities without altering a word of his message.” Heraldo Epumerates Insults. The Heraldo then enumerates the “suc- cessive insults to Spain” alleged to be con- tained in the President’s message,, remark- ing that Premier Sagasta “acted wisely yesterday in discounting the bourse’s op- timism. Political circles ask, what will be government do? The moment the supreme welfare and honor of the fatherland de- mand it there will be a close union of all Spaniards, with energy and manliness above and prudence and self-sacrifice be- low.” The Spanish premier, Senor Sagasta, in an interview this morning, said that he thought the powers could not do more than they have alrcady done in the way of in- tervention. Message is “Deplorable.” The Spanish premier is then quoted as saying that he considers President McKin- ley’s message to be ‘‘d2plorable,” and ae is said to have expressed the belief that it was “forced from him by the clamor of Congress, which took advantage of his weakness, although President McKinley p2rsonally wished to médify it.” Senor Sagasta is reported to have added “The length of the armistice depends upon how the rebels behave and upon the at; titude of the United Staj. Senor Polo y Bernabe has been instructed to present Secretary Sherman with a further memor- andum In conclusion the Spanish premier fs quot- ed as having announced that h2 beileved Congress would grant President McKinley the powers he asked for. —_—— German Clab Program, Der Deutsch-Amerikanishe Club had its regular meeting at the bome of the Misses Buxman Tuesday evening.’ The program was opened with a pland solo, ““Tarantelle,” McFarren, by Mrs. Hazard. This. was fol- lowed by readings hy Miss Charlotte White and Mr. B. F. Schubert, and vocal solos, “Du bist wie’ eine Blueme’ and “Die schoenste Rose die blueht,” by Miss Be: trice Hottel. A farce, “Ein Kuss im Dun- kein,” translated for the occasion by Miss Buxman, was also a feature. The charac- ters were sustained as follows: Saline Pet- tibone, Mr. Michaelsen; Elizabeth Petti- bone, Mrs. Michaelsen; Frank Fathom, Miss Anna Buxinan; Mury, Miss Emily Proctor; Veiled Lady, Miss Buxman. Among those present were Mrs. Von Hartleben, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. and Miss Hottel, Dr. Kenyon, Mrs. and Miss Reeves, Mr. and Mrs. Mi- chaelsen, Miss Schmitt, Mr. Schubert, the Misses White, the Misses Hancock, Mr. Tune, Miss Proctor, Mr. Baker, Mrs. Haz- ard, Miss Elsie Michaelsen and Mr. Ham- burger. last ———— ‘Thomas H. Tongue has been renominated by the r2publicans of the first congressional district of Oregon. MORE NEW CRUISERS The Government to Buy the St. Louis and St. Paul. OTHER PURCHASES ARE IN VIEW A Number of New Naval Com- manders Chosen. TO TAKE TROOPS TO CUBA Action taken by the Navy Department today indicates clearly the belief of the au- thorities that war is unavoidable and im- minent. ‘This is evidently based on infor- mation as to the probable course of Con- gress for the settlement of the Cuban ques- tion. There was greater activity in both the War and Navy Departments today than has been the case for over a week past, and everything tended to indicate the gen- eral belief that the beginning of hostilities with Spain will not be postponed many days. Probably the most important action at the Navy Department was the issue of in- structions to the naval auxiliary board at New York for the immediate purchase of the ocean greyhounds St. Paul and St. Louis of the American Line, the purchase of another first*class cruiser, probably the Yorktown of the Old Dominion Line, and the purchase of the Brazilian cruiser Nic- theroy. The last named vessel is about to be in- spected and the result will determine the question of her acquirement by the United States navy. The purchase of the St. Paul and the St. Louis is probably the most ex- pensive transaction consummated by the Navy Department since the’ beginning of the war excitement. These vessels cost over two million dollars each and are re- garded as among the best vessels of their class in the world, being exceeded in speed only by -the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse of the German line and the Lucania and Cam- pania of the English line. Their impress- ment into the naval service is authorized by the act under which they were granted a subsidy for carrying the United States mails. The amount paid for them is an official secret, but is known to be some- where in the neighborhood of $5,000,000. The St. Paul left Southampton on the 9th instant and is due in New York on the 15th instant. The steamer St. Louis is at the English port and the date of her return is not stated. These vessels will be armed and armored at the New York navy yard and put in condition for naval service as rapidly as possible. They will probably serve mainly as commerce destroyers, their speed and power making them especially adapted for such service. There is considerable speculation at the department regarding the probable com- manders of these two fine ships. The con- sensus of opinion, however, is that Capt. Charles G. Sigsbee, the gallant commander of the ill-starred battle ship Maine, will be assigned to the command of the St. Louis, and that Capt. Caspar F. Goodrich, presi- dent of the Naval War College, and now acting as a member of the naval strategic board, will be assigned to the command of the St. Paul. Conference With Gen. Lee. Another significant transaction at the Navy Department today was a conference lasting over an hour between Consul Gen- eral Lee and the naval strategic board, composed of Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, Rear Admiral Walker, retired, Capt. Cas- par F. Goodrich of the Naval War College, Commander Richardson Clover and Com- mander Crowinshield, chief of the bureau of navigation. The meeting was held in the office of Assistant Secretary Roosevelt. Al- though the proceedings were secret, it is known that they related almost wholly to the military defenses of Cuba and especial- ly of the port of Havana. General Lee's ed- ucation and experience naturally give much weight to his observations of the defenses natural and otherwise of the Cuban capital. General Lee was questioned in detail as to the armament of the forts at that har- bor, location and strength of land batter- ies and other poirts of military importance which his long residence had given him: knowledge of. The conference discussed thoroughly the entire question of offensive and defensive movements !n the neighbor- hood of Cuba in the light of the irforma- tion which General Lee was able to impart. Naturally no details were allowed to get out, but one of the members of the board Stated as they dispersed that the military situation had been thoroughly considered. ahd General Lee had been able to give them information ot a very valuable char- acter. Prior to the meeting of the strategic beard General Lee spent half an bour in conference with Assistant Secretary Day in the latter’s office discussing the pclitical situation at Havana. The Brazilian cruiser Nictheroy will prob- ably be purchased by the United States government providing she passes the in- spection ordered by the Navy Department. A naval board has been ordered to in- spect the submarine torpedo boat Holland at New York with a view to her acquire- ment by the navy. A Telegraphic instructions have been given for the purchase of the steel sea-going tugs Fearless, Vigilant and Active at San Fran- cieco for conversion into auxillary cruisers. These vessels will be attached to the Pa- cific squadron, under Admiral Miller, and form a part of the second line of defense proposed for the Pacific coast. Orders have been also issued for the pur- chase of the steel tug C. G. Coyle at New Orleans and: the tug Penrose at Mobile. These vessels will be sent to Pensacola, Fla., to receive their batteries, and are designed to aid in the defense of the guif ports. Naval Movements, The training ship Alliance arrived at Fort Monroe yesterday. ‘The newly purchased craft, the ‘Tecumseh and the Osceola, left the New York navy yard yesterday for Norfolk, where they are to be fitted out for naval service. Arrangements are being rade to put into immediate service the moniter Nantucke:, which has been in use as a training ship for the North Carolina Naval Reserves for the past four years. This old craft took a prominent part in the bombardment of Fort Sumter, and is said to have been one of the best monitors of the war. She will be given protective armor, and high-power guns will be placed in her turrets. Secretary Long has under consideration the request of the defense committee of New Orleans that a cruiser or monitor be stationed at the jettiés at the mouth of the Mississippi for the better protection from an enemy's fleet. New Commanders Selected. The following ‘naval orders were issued today: Commander R. E. Impey, detached from the navy yard at Portsmouth, N..H., lips, from the Franklin to the Prairie, on April 21. Léeut. F. H. Lefabor has been retired. Paymaster C. W. Littlefi2id, to the Frank- lin. Boatswain C. Miller, from navy yard New York to command the Michigan. Ensign A. A. McKethan, from the Saturn to the Solace. Lieut. J. W. Stewart, from the Constitu- tion to the Solace as executive officer. Ensign O. P. Jackson, from the Constitu- tion to the Yosemite. Mates W. M. Willett and W. W. Barrett, to the Solace. . Witiam M. Willett, Walter W. Barrett and John McGrath have been appointed mates. Te Be Usea Transports. In case of trouble, it is proposed to use the four auxiliary cruisers purchased from the Morgan Mne, and now borne on the naval list as the Yankee, the Dixie, the Prairie and the Yosemite, in the transpor- tation of troops to Cuba, or wherever the conditions call for the landing of a large military forse to enforce the operations of the naval ficets. Each of these vessels has accommodations for 1,000 men, and their great speed and general seaworthiness make them much better adapted for trans- ports than any other vessels in the naval service. The original intenjion that these four vessels should form the nucleus of a separate division, made up of yachts and fast sea-going tugs, has been abandoned in favor of the plan’ of utilizing them for transports, for which service they are re- garded as much more suitable. They will, therefore, be fitted out specially for that purpose. Each will have a main battery of five-inch guns and a secondary battery of rapid-fire and machine guns, and will, con- sequently, be able to give a good account of herself in case of a hostile meeting with the enemy. As soon as ready, these vessels will be rendezvoused in Hampton Roads under the temporary command of Commodore Schley, commanding the Flying Squadron, and will remain there subject to the orders of the cepartment. That rendezvous was selected as the most central for the probable pur- poses of the transport fleet, which could reach any port on the coast from where it was decided to ship troops without much delay. Arming the New Vessels. The weport made by the Rodgers auxil- iary board for the armament of the St. Paul and St. Louis provides for two 6-inch rapid-fire and ten S-inch rapid-fire guns for the main battery, and twelve 6-pound- ers for the secondary battery. The steer- ing gear of these vessels, as well as the magazines that’ are to be improvised, will be adequately protected by a belt of coal. The Yorktown, whose purchase the De- partment has under consideration, is a ves- sel of 2,200 tens net register. The naval board has rot yet reported as to her armament, but the officials here ara prepared to promptly go to work to install it as soon as the ship js bought. The St. Louis and St. Paul will be fitted out at Cramp’s ship yard, where they were built, and with rush work will be ready for commission in about thirty days. ——_—_—_-e._____ VERDICT AGAINST DEFENDANT. President of a Club Convicted of Megal Sale of Liquor. The trial of Mr. John Hays, president of the Brightwood Driving Club, who is charged with selling liquor on Sunday, which was begun late yesterday afternoon before Judge Kimball and a jury, was re- simed this afternoon. The sale of the Kauor was admitted, but Mr. Hays claimed that it was furnished in good faith to a member of the club, as allowable by law. The jury, however, took a different view of the matter, and rendered a_ verdict of guilty. Lawyer Turner, counsel for the de- fendant, at once moved to set aside the verdict and sentence was postponed. Mr. Hays was released on his personal recog- nizance to await further proceedings. ——.___ Mr. Kennedy Secures a Heart A hearing will be granted by th: Disirict Commissioners at 11 o'clock next Monday morning to Mr. John Kennedy, a local wood and coal merchant, who was some time ago charged with delivering short quan- tities of coal to the public schools of the District under a contract with the District. The circumstances of the case were fully reported in The Star at the time, and sub- sequently Mr. Kennedy was acquitted on a trial in the Police Court. The Commission- ers, it is claimed, have refused to pay Mr. Kennedy’s bills in full, and a hearing in the matter having been demanded by him, the Commissioners have decided to grant it. It fs understood that Mr. Kennedy will be rep- resented by counsel at the hearing, as will the District, it is said. —_—._—_. Wants a Street Opened. Mr. W. B. Matthews had a conference with the District Commissioners today for the purpose of urging the opening of School street in Mt. Pleasant. The Commissioners were asked to open the street, under the provisions of the existing law, from Kene- saw avenue to the present terminus of School street, and also open g cross street from the point where School street now ends to 15th street, both to be fifty feet wide. The Commissioners will advise Mr. Maithews later as to their decision in the matter. —— Operates in the Early Hours. A housebreaker who operates early in the night is giving the police some trouble. His latest robbery was committed last night between 7 and 9 o'clock at the house of Gilbert B. Fowler, No. 1307 Clifton street. The burglar effected an entrance by climbing the porch and opening a window. Members of the family were not on the upper floors of the house at the time, and the burglar carried off more than $200 worth of jewelry. The stolen property tn- cluded two gold watches, one of them set with diamonds; a gold ring and several stick pins. Two dozen silver spoons and a dozen silver forks were also taken. Mr. Fowler made complaint of the rob- bery to the police last night and the bur- glar is being looked for. —_——_— Paris and Marseilles are connected by telegraph lines entirely underground. They are placed in iron pipes and buried four feet .beneath the surface, with manholes 8,000 feet apart. It cost mearly £1,500,000 to bury the wires. Bears the Palm for Purity and Excellence. Liebig Company’s Extract of Beef This famous product has stood the test of over 30 years (1865-1896) and is still unap- saspary in quality, fine fla- d_ popularity. FINANCIAL. PREVERRED DIVIDEND NO. 12. | regular querterly (No, 12) on eral Capital “stock “of “the “American pany wall Re 5 MAY 14, onder of tt or the ‘Gictors, D. EASTON, President GODWIN, Secretary, 13-w&slot OF TH moHESAPEAKE | AND POTO- juse Telephone Company.—A divi ‘of one dol. ire will be payable on the 25th day of April, 1898, to the stockholders of record at the clone of dmusiness on the 16th day of April. 160%, {reasarer of the « 14th st. nw, Washington, D.C. mPeny: S18 transfer books will he closed from the 16th of April to the 25th of April, inclusive. BRYA cL Mi. President. Washirgtca, eNant April 32, 180 3 = apis.416, 18.21, 22,2342 — ae ee NRRRRRRRZEE An Institution of the People, by the People and for the People. The Washington National Building and Loan Association. Its plan ts a guarantee of both Safety and Liberal Prfiots, not only for those whose savings are email, but also for those having idle moucy to invest! we’, o'd'call partic attention to the ad- res possessed by our 4 EXDSPREP AID aod also. ‘cor’ install: ment stock. Corner 12th and G Sts. N. W. mb10-3m.21 WEE wre rer eer ere ew ADollariz=" of your life others, more or less. By dollar Oy Gms ind be knows bow many Strokes of labor it Tapresente” Tt means to him an “ern back, discretion and patience; so much frost, rain. sunshine; eo much land; so much hoe. i88 and threshing. Your dollar means so much work—se much weariness, When you a oS foolishly, 4c you ever op to think whet it ‘cost. yon. Bea sneer ‘30 Zou are getting “sir Powers lve to wt aD account th makes you a full-fledged ‘depeche: = Savings Bank, 1222 F St. Tana RO ie aa i The Outcome of _ War With Spain Would Have No act ‘On our policy of quoting the very lowest storage prices known in this city. FIRE TROOP, Tee RGLAR DEFY DRAGE ROOMS #2 4 Noni CF Theat isn't all, either—we'll guar- antee bottom-notch ‘figures on our rates for storing Silverware, Palutings, Bric-a- ** Brac, ete., ete. Washington Safe Deposit Ce., 916-18 Penna. Ave. § §.smbt-im. 28. Cerone: mr em oa Pa Os MOVE », §2. PIANOS STORED, $: month, Pianos “boxed = _thipped br on men at factors ADBURY Factor¥ WARE ROOMS, PSS Pa ae aptly Washington Loan & Trust Co., OFFICE COR. 9TH AND F STS. PAID-LP CAPITAL, ONE MILLION. ns in any amount made on approved real esiate or collateral, at reasonable rates. interest paid upon deposits on daily bal- ances subject to check. cl This company acts as executor, adminte- trator, trustee, agent, treasurer, registrar and in all otber fiduciary capaciites Boxes for rent in barglar ‘and five proof vaults for safe deposit and storage of val- y soy ese fes-th,s,w,tt Storage. If you are going to store your furniture, and wish'to save time and money, sce me or tel phone 1574, und I will store Wy fire-proof warebouses us low the business. Wilt haul your furniture ex low as any of them, and walt for the money if necessary. Will take your surplus furtiture in exchange for storage end havling charges. Money advanced if desired. Store with me once and you'll never store elsewhere. Marcus Notes, 637 La. ave. CONGRESSIONAL STORAGE WAREROOMS, mb83m —_—214, P16 4% st. nw. MONEY TO LOAN 6%, 5 1-29, 6%. Being the Washington representatives of four of the largest Savings Banks of Baltimore, Md., to: gether with our private clientage, we are to en! on city estate at a mini- tertaia mum cost to the borrower. Wescott, Wilcox & Hieston, mb4-2m bs 1907 Peni ve. DLW. W. B. Hibbs & Co., BANKERS & BROKERS, Members New York Stock Exchange, 1427 F Street. Correspendents of LADENBUBG, THALMANN & ©O., 6e6-164 New York. Thomas P. Morgan, Life Insurance and Annui- ties. ASSETS OF COMPANY OVER -$2§3,000,000. OFFICE 1333 F ST. N.W. {e16-3m,14 Telephone 1126. Cc. T. Havenner, ROOMS 9 AND 11, ATLANTIC BUILDING, AND ADAMS BUILDING, 1233-1385 F ST. 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 st., New York. 020-210 ‘HEALTH—PLEASURE—PROFIT— 4 HOME aT mbll-tf oaeeane PARK. SUMS. FROM "$1,000. SEWARD, REAL ESTATE Py THE DISTRICT. BR. 0. HOLTZMAN, jal-tt COR. AND F STS. N.W. CORSON & MACARTNEY, beatin 7 “Be Railroad nee oe and sted on the ‘of New York, Boston 014 Bought and