Evening Star Newspaper, June 4, 1898, Page 13

THE EVENING STAR. | PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1161 Peanszivanis Avenas, Cor. Lita 84, by The Eveni Com; * SE Gace ee ee New York Ofce, 49 Potter Building. ‘The Evening Star is scrved to subactibers tn the eity by carriers. on their own a-count, at 10 cents er week. o- 44 certs per mouth. ¢otnter 2 ecnts each. By mi a United States or Canada—pestage prepaid—S0 cents per month. Saturday Qcintunle Sheet Star, $1 per year, with foreign postage added, $3.08. ¢ The Zoening Shar.» red at the Post Oftice at Washington, D. C., cla. + mail matter.) £7 Ail mail subscriptions must be pald in advance. Rates of advertising made known on application. HIS id marked succe fering of the series. bd € % Tals elegant Imitation Mehogany Corner & Chair, bighly polished, cheap at $2.50. Cash or credit, on Monday, for $1.50. ¢ $10, $12 & $15 Baby Carriages, Ti CASH OR CREDIT. Going to burch 19 Baby Carriages at GABA. GABA BADR BAGO ig Monday J. Nee’s, 7th ea of ours of offering a number of special bargai for cash or on credit for “ene day only” has met with . Next Menday will note the banner of- WASHINGTON, D. © SATURDAY, JUNE 4. 1898-TWENTY-FOUR PA i) S ’ Greatest line of China Closets in the city. Finest grades of polished &e., with glass fronts, ends, ouks, &c. Splendid ones for $15 and up, for cash or credit. $10 Mattings, $5) roll. And on Credit. one low price, because we have but one I 8 each of these particular styles. Beau- Another 23 rells ef Cotton Warp and € tiful “‘Heywood™ end other China Mattings thet qualities. Were $8, $10, x sell everywhere at $8 $12 end $15. Cholce of the $ 75 and $10 per roll, Will $5 roll. rd Jot Monday. seeeeeeeee be sold Monday for.... 3 Bookcases, Easels, &. Bamboo Foot Stools Rambo» Tables... ie Bamboo Corner Chairs. . which we will offe i § 3 The Easy=- d oing, Strai RL PERE RE RE REPRE RLS ;Bamboo Goods Cheap Just bought big Ict of Bamboo Summer Furn! °P. J. Nee, 7th & H Sts are cheap, such as Corner Chairs, Tables, onday ridicul: lew. Shelves Bamboo Bookcases. e STER STRAUS CONFIRMED. Senate Takes Favorable His Nomination. The Senate yesterday confirmed the fol- lowing nominations: Oscar S. Straus of New York, to be en- Action on Osear S. Straus. and to Turkey. York: Milo B. Greene, minister pleni- E Althamer A. Chamberlain, at mas A. Hits, at Leominster. 3 s jeorge A. Van Gleson, at Montclair. Mlinots: Charles F. Best, at Mc William H. Kraper, at Metropolis City; William P. Slack, at Carbondale. Connecticut: Giles P. Lonren: at Moodus. Ohio: George G. Sedgwick, Martin's Fer Bat« Marcel ‘y. Michigan: Pentwater; Clinton L. w F. Reimen- Clarence R. ames M. Chi in Foster, at In ; Henry L. Henderson, at Iola; nuel R. Peters, at Newton. Colorado: Deering, at Gunnison. California: William H. Friend, at Oakland; Leander H. Miner, at Ferndale. Mississippi: Wes- ley E. Collins, at Summit; Joshua Ste: Wisconsin: Thomas W. horn. South Carolina: Emily at Sumter. North Dakota: McIntosh, at Saint Thomas. South ota: Dalton A. Brosius, at Mermilion. Washington: James M. Vernon, at Ever- ett. New Mexico: Estevan Baca, at So- corre. Fdward L. Kester, sea. I on, at Columbu: t Atchison; Ed D. (<S== === Tt matters little what !t is that you want- whether a situation or a servant—a ad. in The Star will reach the person who can fill your need. <== ASSIGNMENT OF BRIGADIERS. Announcement of Stations War Department. Brigadier generals of volunteers have been assigned to duty as follows: Edwin V. Sumner, to command the De- partment of Colorado, Denver, Col. Peter C. Hains, to Major Gen. Brooke, Chickamauga Park, Ga. George L. Gillespie, to the first corps, Chickamauga Park, Ga. reus P. Miller, to Major Gen. Wesley Merritt. Jacob Kline, to the first corps, Chicka- mauga Park, C Oswald H. by the crnst, to Major Gen. Brooke, Park, Ga. yd Wheaton, to the seventh corps, MacArthur, to Major Gen. Wesley C. Hasbrouck, to the second corps, is Church, Va John C. Gilmore, to headquarters of the army. Wallace F. Randolph, to command light artillery, Tampa, Fla. eph P. Sanger, to Major Gen. Brooke, kamauga Park, Ga. ,Charles King, to Major Gen. Wesley Mer- rit. Michael V. Sheridan, to Major Gen. Brooke, Chickamauga Park, Ga. Frederick D. Grant, to the first corps, Chickamauga Park, Ga. Henry M. Duffield, to the second corps, Falls Church, Va. Lucius F. Hubbard, to the seventh corps, Tampa, Fla. George A. Garretson, to the second corps, Falls Church, Va. William W. Gordon, to the fourth corps, le, Ala. John A. Wiley, to the first corps, Chicka- mauga Park, Ga. William A. Bancroft, corps, Tampa, Fla. William J. McKee, to Major Gen. Brooke, Chickamauga Park, Ga. Francis V. Greene, to Major Gen. Wesley Merritt. Charles Fitzsimmons, corps, Tampa, Fla. Joseph K. Hudson, to the fourth corps, Mobile, Ala. James Rush Lincoln, to the fourth a Mobile, Ala. cee James R. Waties, to Major Gen. Brooke, Chickamauga Park, Ga. Nelson Cole, to the second corps, Falls Church, Va. William C. Oates, Mobile, Ala. —————_- e-__ The sale of salt is a government monopoly in China, which yields a yearly revenue of $11,000,000, as the annual consumption 1s %,300,000,000 pounds, and the importation of foreign salt is strictly prohibited. Alicense to sell salt costs $9,600 in gold. to the seventh to the seventh to the fourth corps, New you'll wonder how we can sell “TAPER GAUGE TUHING, 2 New 1898 Andrae Bicyele, model 24, head, 74 2-3-in. Post, Sagar padded saddle, No. 65, 1%in. Options: 22 to 26 in. frame, 7-in. cranks, Hygtente saddle, “Goodrich” (best in world) Listed at $60. Our price as long as they la Stiff and rigid as an fron beam, yet as an “antelope.” ket. Tear from 7 to 10. Regular IMsted price, West End 60 08 Andrae ‘Bicyeles,?39=°. i When you see the special features—graceful outlines—- i and grand workmanship of the new 1898 Andrae Bicycles, ING,” the safest and most rigid in tence. Read the specifications: gear, Glin. cranks, handle bar No. 4, 19% in. wide, L seat Only a few of them left—speak for yours at once. “The fastest wheel in the world” is the new 1808 Andrae track as Most Liberal options of any racers on the mar- Cen furntsh you with any front sprocket from 16 to 82, or Kari Von Rodenstein, Manager. 730 15th St., above Riggs’ Bank. them for $39.50. Note the with 241n. frame, Tin. steering M. & W. double or single tube tires. S39.50 racer. Graceful and speedy $100. Our price ... Cycle Co., — == = == REAL ESTATE GOSSIP Scme Recent ard Fropcsed Improve- ments About Lincoln Park, ee ENLARGING A HOTEL BUILDING Adding to the Facilities for Doing Business on Seventh Street. RECORD OF THE WEEK As a fair sample of the strength of -the real estate market In the eastern section it may be noted that a recent sale of a lot by Dr. Banes to Mr. Chas. E. Burns at the corner of East Capitol and 5th streets, 18x62 feet, is the highest known in the lo- cality, the price being $4.48 per foot. Forty years ago the former owner, Mr. Miller, bought this and a small piece adjoining at one cent per foot. Mr. Burns fs now erect- ing on the site a store which he will oc- cupy. Owen Donnelly has just begun the found- ations of a dwelling to be known as 14 8d street southeast, for James Berry of the weather bureau. It will be of stone and press brick, three stories in height, with a cellar, and heated by hot water. When completed it will be a handsome addition to the neighborhood. Mr. B. F. Guy is just completing two resi- dences on the west side of 8th street near East Capitol street. Close by Mr. James M. York is erecting a dwelling at the cor- ner of Sth and A streets southeast. East of Lincoln Park. The extension of rapid transit beyond Lincoln Park encourages the selection of homes in that vicinity. Mr. George W. Strong has jx the purchase of a frontage © feet on the west side of Tenn close to the park, upon which he will build a comfortable home at a cost of $5,000, from plans prepared by Architect Fo: In the same square, but on 12th street, chief clerk of the treasury, purchased a broad frontage, upon which he contemplates building in the near future. Facing Lincoln Park, on the south side, Mr. Belt, manager of the Altman Agricui- nd Mr. Nottingham, patent plans for residences upon h they have selected. entucky avenue, close by, Mrs. George W. Phillips has already commenced i 3.500, and on the e wh! pst $3. sidences are ; ts several other 1 plated. ion has been made in the District ation bill for lighting by electricity tol street from the C tol to Lincoln Park, and for concreting Tennessee avenue and 12th street and the south side of Lincoln Park from 11th to 13th street A Lufa re Residence. The larg> double residence on the west side of Lafayette Square, recently pur- chased by Mrs. Mary McLean Ludlow, 18 being remodeled and improved under the direction of Mr. J. 8. Larcombe. An addi- tion is to be mad> in the rear, which will be used as a ball room. It will be 24 feet, and one story in he The ceiling, ty feet high. d and will be anged to an English basement house. ans have been made by Mr. E. Norris, architect. Enlarging the Grafton. Werkmen are engaged in removing what is known as the old part of the Grafton Hotel, at th2 nertheast corner of Connecti- cut avenue and De Sales street. According to the plans prepared by Mr. E. Norris, architect, an addition ts to be built similar in design to ithe new part, and one story higher. The new portion is to b: about two-thirds larger than the present building. It will be five stories in height, and it is the purpose to make the entire building the same h2ight by the addition of a story to the height of the present structure. yhen these plans are carried out there will be a building on this site five stories bigh, having a frontag> of about ninet eight feet on Connecticut avenue and fifty- eight feet on DeSales street. The owner is Mr. F. W. Andrews, who recently pur- ch this property, as well as several other pieces in other parts of the city. The builder is Mr. Charles A. Langley. A 7th Street Improvement. During the past week the old building at the southeast corner of 7th and K streets, or New York avenue, has been torn down. On this site Wm. Hahn & Co., the shoe deaters, intend to erect a handsome addi- tion to their establishment, which adjoins on the south. The new structure, which is to be built from plans prepared by Paul J. Pelz, architect, will be similar in de- sign to the present store building, of which it will be a part. It will be built of brick, with copper trimmings, and almost the entire frontage of the first story will be plate glass of the extensive show windows. The main en- trance will be from 7th street, through large double doors, and there will also be an entrance from K street, as well as one for the receipt of goods. The feature of the exterior will be the tower at the corner, which will have at the top a clock, and at night the four faces will be illuminated and may be seen for a jong distance. The name of the firm will also be displayed on the tower in illumi- nated letters. The entire building and all the space of the four floors will be used for the business of the firm. A Large Business Building. It will be a good deal of space for a re- tail shoe business, as the entire structure, when the addition is completed, will have a frontage of sixty feet amd a depth of seventy feet. The Hahns claim that they have the largest retail shoe business south of New York. The firm is composed of three brothers, and, in addition to the es- tablishment on 7th street, they have a store on Capitol Hill and also one in the West End. Some six years ago the property now oc- cupied by the business was purchased by the Hahns, as they found the quarters they were then occupying farther down 7th street had become entirely too small. The original building had only a front of fifteen feet, and when they planned the present structure it was supposed ample provision had been made for the future. About a year and a half ago the firm found that they were again becoming cramped for room, and so the corner property was pur- chased. The dimensions are twenty by" sixty-seven feet and the price paid was $25,000, which is at the rate of nearly $20 per square foot. Mr. Henry F. Getz has the contract for the erection of the build- ing, and it is expected that the work will be pushed as rapidly as possible. As a Business Location. This improvement will mark an import- ant point in the history of the development of this portion of 7th street. For some time past the changes which have taken place in the character of the < both by the erection of new structures and the modernizing of old ones, have been very noticeable. Mr. Wm. Hahn considers the corner, which is to be oecupied by his firm, is next to one at Pennsylvania avenue and 7th street, where the Saks store is lo- yette Squ cha F cated, the best business corner in the city. Some New Beildings. A two-story addition is to be built in the pastoral residence of Holy Name Church, llth and K streets northeast. A two-story frame dwelling is being erected on the River road by Mr. George W. Neale, and a two-story stone and frame cottage by J. H. Cornes on Grant road, near Connecticut avenue extended. Fourteen two-story houses will be erected by D. F. Mockabee at 2W).to 228 and be 7 14 h street northeas ach wil h brick fronts. is to be bulit by J. C. Courts jorama avenue. The front will brick, and there will be a full y will build a house at 14 34 E It will be three stories with a press brick front and The dimensions will be strecet in height, s trimmings. feet. A store and dweiling will be built at 1400 H street northeast by C. U. Pipper. It wili be two stories, 20x34 feet, and the front will be built of press brick. Two three-story houses are to be built at $14 and 916 North Carolina avenue southeast by Ed a W. Byrn. They wili each be 19x36 feet, and the fronts will be of press brick, with full bay window. A two-story house will be erected by D. B. Groff at 114 D street northeast. The dimensions will be 20x80 feet, and press brick will be the material of the fronts. Julius Egloff will build a house at 17 11th street southeast. It will be two stories in height, 18x62 feet, and the front will be built of press brick, with full bay window. SS GRADUATING EXERCISES Program Prepared for Antual Event of Na- tional University Law School. President McKinley to Deliver Diplo- mas and Representative Dolliver to Address the Class, The committee of arrangements for the commencement exercises of the National University Law School has completed the program for the exercises, to be held at the National Theater. The decorations of the theater last year were commented upon as unusually pretty and effective, and, it is declared, that display will be surpassed this year. The music committee has pro- vided for a large number of selections, in which patriotic airs and elassies are blend- ed. The lower floor of the theater has been reserved, but will be thrown open shortly after 8 o'clock to all persons having invitation A large crowd is expected, especially in view of the fact that President McKinley has consented to deliver the diplomas to the graduates, and that the address will be by Representative Doliver of lowa, con- ceded to be one of the best speakers in Congress. The executfye committee in charge of the arrangéments consists of Henry A. Dumont, chairman; Joseph Chez, vice chairman; Gilbert A. Clark, secretary: Walter C. Balderston, treasurer, and Messrs. Charles G. Allen, Charles K. Allen, Robert L. Ames, Edward 8. Bailey, Charles W. Boyle, George N. Brown, Charles F. emons, John L, Fleteher, ‘Sherman _B. owler, George R. Hamlin, John J. Hill, John H. Magraw, Chartées H. Merillat, Har- old C. Reisinger, CharlessW. Rider, Joseph L. Underwood and John G, Williams. Order of Exercises. The program arranged ts as follows: March, “Fregoli,” Naecker; overture, ‘Wil liam Tell,” Rossini; selection, “Narcissus,” Nevin; march, “Tannhauser,’’ Wagner; in- vocation, Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage, D. D., intermezzo, “Cavalleria Rusticana,” Mascagni; selection, “Cocoanut Dance Hermann; address to graduates, Represen- tative Jonathan P. Dolliver; march, “El Sousa; medley, ‘American,” i; conferring of degrees, the Presi. of the United States; descripti ‘avalry Charge,” ‘Tuders; award of prizes (donated by Alexander T. Britton), the Britton prize for the best werk in moot court, Edward Company prize for the best thesis; selection, “Serenad Herbert; waltz, “Sweet Viol Strau: award of medals, university gold medal for the best post-graduate examination, Mc- Arthur gold medal for the best senior ex- amination, faculty gold medal for the best juntor examination; selection, “Popular Melodies,” Beyer; benediction, Rev.°T. De Witt Talmage, D.'D.; galop, “Bon Voyage,” Haley. Music by Hatey’s Orchestra. — CONGRESS HEIGHTS CITIZENS. Special Mecting of the Association 4 Discusses Logal Interests. A special meeting of the Congress Heights Citizens’ Association was held last evening for the purpose of hearing a statement by one of the members of a conversation had by him with the District building inspector, Mr. John B. Brady, relative to making some improvements to the public school building at Congress Heights and the ground about it. The member stated that in response to his request Mr. Brady visited the public school building Thursday evening, and after making an exhaustive inspection of the house and premises, sald he would rec- ommend to Engineer Commissioner Beach that enough money be set apart at once to give the structure three coats of paint, in order that the many defects now visible in the walls shall be obliterated; also that immediately after the annual appropriation for school building and grounds becomes available in July a sum should be given sufficient to erect a new wooden fence about the grounds, and to grade the same in such @ manner as to cause the water to flow off, which is not the case at present. ‘The member further stated that he had earnestly urged Mr. Brady to recommend to Engineer Commissioner Beach that a clock be placed inthe’ tower of the build- ing, in accordance with the original design, and for which a place in the tower was Prepared when the bu’ ‘was erected. It was stated that on g@ceoumt of the roof of the building being ne at it was only with great difficulty, when the wind was Blowing, that a eeome cen raise the flag, as is required by. jool_regula- tions, and it was det to request the building inspector to permit;a trap door to be cut in the roof near the pole, which would obviate all dang 4 The committee -on Village improvements reported several recidences 0 be almost ready for occupancy; algo that the large dancing pavilion in Witson Park would be doubled in size at once, that the force under Superintendent m-of the street department had recently given the streets ae Congress Heights a overhaul- ing. ° A resolution was adopted vote, reciting “that the: ton are to be congrat pointment of Cay tain sioner of the District ‘@ unanimous of Washing- ted pon the ap- 4 ‘h as Commis- ‘of. Columbia; “that, situated as we are, without the right of suffrage or representatives in Congress, is all important that we have Hberal Com- repeatedly stated ir form of gov- fuses to come to Wash- missioners, as it has MARYLAND POLITICS Probability of Sweeping Republican Victory Next Fall. 3 Sd FIFTH DISTRICT ONLY EXCEPTION Effect of Senator Gorman’s Nomi- nation for the House. a REVIEW OF THE FIELD Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. BALTIMORE, June 3, 1898. In view of the fact that the constitution of the republican party organization of Maryland requires that the state central committee shall hold a meeting in June in each year when there is to be a slate or congressional conventions, for the pur- pose of making the necessary arrangements therefor, it is anticipated here that Chair- man Norman B. Scott, jr., will soon send out his call for the same. While there is no legal requirement that the committee shall hold its session in Baltimore, it has in past years invariably done so, and it is expected that in this instance history will reveat itself. While there is a strong difference of opin- ion among many of the leaders of the par- ty regarding the distribuiion of public pat- ronage, both state and national, there will be no ventilation of private grievances, and republicans of every shade of opinion, as affecting local mattcrs, will stand t gether in suppert of President McKinley and the war and mene:ary measures he has suggested or may wish to have Congress enact. It is predicted t there will be a big republican victory at the fall elec- least in five of the six of the congressional districts of the state will be choser repre atives for th two years ensuing from Marci xt, and that there will po. publican delega- tion in Representatives, as is the c: The only d to be any dou publican is i are urging Sen tire from t! the nomin of in which there seems tion of a re the democrats an, who will re- xt March, Hous “Shou said a very promi- nent & « an to a Yr re- porter, i to run in the fifth district e will, the district by rman’s speech have expr. and been m ‘manship that a large con ofore opposed hii during the he itu- po- ency who have litical aspiration! Fourth District Prospects. In the fourth dis: ntative Mc- Intire will, it is conceded, be renominated, bly by acclamation. He has no op- ent. At the election two McIntire had some 8,000 majority over his democratic nominee, but since that time the boundaries of the dis- trict have been changed, and in the wards which now compose the district there i: normal republican majority of about 2, according to the latest returns. So far as has been developed, there is no democrat who is seeking to become a_ candidate against Mr. McIntire. It is believed t former Representative Isador Rayner or Isaac Lobe Straus, Mr. Rayner’s law part- ner, can get the democratic nomiuation if either wants it. The firet time Mr. Ra was elected to the Hoxzse of Repres tives, which was about ten years a: received a majority of nearly election by election, the democratic major- ity became reauced, until at last It disap- peared altogether, and Mr. Henry Stock- bridge, jr., republican, was chosen by a majority of 86. Since’ that time the dis- trict has been represented in Congress b & republican, except for one term, wh Johr K. Cowen, a reformer, occupied the place, although he was a resident and voter in another district. In the first district Representative Isaac A. Barber is understood to di ‘e a renomi- nation, and, though it is expected he will have opposition, there is reason to believe he will be suc Whether or not he will be re-elected depends, it is said, larg: ly upon the action of the democrats in th district. There was but 400 republican ma- jority two years ago, at which time the democrats were divided in gold and silver factions. The latter at this time are large- ly in the majority, but the gold men can poll a stro ¢ vote, and unle the factions come togetuer and sink their differences, there is but little doubt that the repub licans will again carry the district. So much encouraged, however, are many prominent democrats of the various coun- ties comprised in the district that a num- ber of well-known gentlemen are men- tioned for the honor. Among them, Mr. Alonzo L. Miles of Somerset county, who recently formed a law partnership with a son of Senator Gorman, is regarded as having the best chance, and, in fact, can have the nomination if he will take it State Senator John Walter Smith and Lloyd Wilkinson are also mentioned. Hard Fight Before Him. Representative Baker of the second dis- trict will, it is conceeded, have a hard fight before he can become the nominee for an- other term in the House. There are said to be at least half a dozen gentlemen each of hom is anxious to defeat Mr. Baker. Among those mentioned are Mr. J. Cook- man Boyd of Baltimore county, H. H. Haines of Cecii and F. 8S. Strobridge, one of the state senators from Baltimore city. Besides those named, there will, it is un- derstood, be several additional names brought before the convention when it meets. On the democratic side in the same district there are mentioned for the honor Senators John 8. Wirt of Cecil and J. W. Hering of Carroll, together with the old war horse, J. F. C. Talbott, who has al- ready served a number of years in the House, and, it is said, aspires to go again to Washington in a similar capacity. Representative Booze of the third dis- trict, who is servirg his first term in the House, is also credited with aspirations for re-election. Others who want to represent the district are Dr. Scudder and Levi Thompson, and possibly several not now prominently mentioned. There 1s said to be an earnest des:re on the ad of many democrats to have former presentutive Harry Welles Rusk again take the field. and it is probable that Mr. Thomes C. Wecks, an enthusiast on the subject of free silver, who was 8 candidate against Dr. Booze two years ago, will again make a fight for the place. Senator Gorman Probable Candidate. In the fifth district Representative Sid- ney E. Mudd will have to fight the aspira- tions of Thomas Parran, Washington Wil- kerson, former Representative Charles E. Coffin, who preceded the present member in the House, and perhaps one or two others. The only name mentioned on the democratic side is that of Senator Gorman, who is not only not seeking the nomina- tion, but, it is declared, is being begged to accept it. 4 no rush of candidates on the democratic side, it being gene: sidered in the sixth that a nomination by the republicans is equivalent » but it Is sald tl Douglas, who was GES. soe Sesteegeegeeger on Credit. ee Seteedeegecgers set oegestesgente some Silver Ware these? Sentontentonten é giro worth-$1.00 down; soc. weekly. $515 worth-$1.50 down; 75. week’ $$25 worth-$2.50 down; 75¢. weekly. Goods delivered on first payment. eaeedeetesendonetenenfontenfengonte ersetontontentons oH ened teeter tecedetteneetntetettdte On Credit! We sell reliable DIAMOND JEWELRY, SIL And ours where you can buy su THAN CASH JE The fame of Castelberg’s spreads every day. New patrons daily express their appreciaton of our liberal methods of doing business. 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Sa CUBA AT WASHINGTON. Busy Times at the Island’s Diplomatic Headquarters. There are no busier men in Washington these days than the members of the Cuban | Giplomatic delegation. They hope before long to attain to the official status of a le- gation, but at pr2sent their connection with this government is only unofficial and in- formal. Notwithstanding this fact they are just as busy and perform as many important functions as if they had been formally recognized by the State Department. They | are daily consulted by Gen. Miles, the com- Mmanding officsr of the United States army, as well as vy Secretar; ser and Secretary Long. They frequently appear before the naval war board to give their advice and have mingled freely in the official, political and social life of the capital. While the Cuban resolutions were pends ing in Congress—in the last Congress ag well as in this—Mr. Quesada and Mr. Ale bertinf were frequently consulted by the members of the Senate committe? on fore eign relations and the friends in the Hous@ of free Cuba. In this way they were en- abled to counteract a great deal of the hose tile sentiment persistently stimulated in Congress by the Spanish legation, The mig- statements, caiumnies and false information circulated by the Spaniards with intent to damage th3 cause of the Cubans were promptly met, refuted and corrected by these active representatives of the strug= gling insurgents. business of the Cuban diplomatia mn The delegati has increased immeasurably deciared between Spain and the United States. The headquarters of the Cubans in America have been transferred to Washington, and Minister Estrada Palma cf the Cuban vepudlic spends most of his time here; while there ts a constant stream of military and diplomatic envoys coming and going, bringing information from the camps of the patriots in Cuba ang MR. ALBORTINI AND MR. QUESADA AT WORK. the benefit of their knowlzdge of local con- | ditions to the strategists when tmportant | operations in Cuba are under considcration. | Gonzalo de Quesada, the charge d’a‘faires, and Recardo Albertini, the legation s2cre- | tary, are seen in the accompanying Mlustra- tion seated at their desks at their head-| quarters in the Raieigh Hotel. For nearly | two years th? flag of Cuba Libre has float- | ed from the staff on the roof of this hotel, | flaunting its folds in unison with the wa ing of Old Glory from a staff a few feet away. In that time the two accomplished | and efficient young diplomats have _per- | formed signal services in the intsrest of | the struggling Cuban republic. Although | they have never had an official status they | returning with orders from Minister Palma for the co-operation of Gomez and Garcia with United States forces. > Cincinnat#'s Rotlers in Bad Shape. A dispatch from Norfolk, Va, yesterday says: The cruiser Cincinnatt is at the Nor» folk navy yard. She came here for repairs. Her bottom is very foul, but the main trou- ble is with her boiler tubes, which are leaking badly. New tubes have been awaite ing her here for some time. Work upon her wil, go on night and day, but {t is thought it cannot be finished in less then ten days, = = ——— | es ss sss ss ss se ss es See se sss 2s sees eee eee eee ee eee ee ee ed Sight is Our new address is 935 Pa. Ave. Priceless. Our Optical Department is all fitted up now and is the most complete place of the kind in America. Every appliance that is of use or benefit in diagnosing a case have. Our latest addition is the wonderful Electric Ophthalmometer—an ia strument that will detect to the smallest fraction of a degree any astigmation that may exist. The de- partment is in charge of a graduated scientific opti- can—Dr. F. Proctor Donahey. All examinations are made free of charge. Glasses on Credit. A little down—a little each week. Remember, we never make mistakes in ovr diagnosis of a case. Castelberg’s Nat'l Jewelry Ceo,, 935 Pa. Ave. Baltimore Store, 108 N. Eutaw St. Established 1846.