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8 « MOSES «ic F st. cor. sith, Mattress Factory, Ist and D. Furviture Factory, 12th and B. Storage, 22d & M. Moving, Packing and Furniture Repairing. August Clearance Sale of Floor Coverings. A Period of Marvelous Rug Selling We lay it partly to the prices and partly to the beauty of the Rugs them- selvés that we have sold more rugs atthis period than in any other sim- Alar time in the history of the Rug _“ Department. Rugs are in the clearance sale with the Carpets. The values are equally as great as those which are crowding our Carpet Department with eager buyers. Take these as ideas: Smyrna Rugs. Worth. ‘$0. a ton of coal I will give a vewent Gold-filled Watch m4 WELL WORTH $10. Best Quality White Ash Coal only $3.99 per ton. avlitfi4 "WM. J. ZEH, 768 11th st. n.w. Go to Siccardi’s BARGAINS IN HUMAN Hal, T. N JONTE Applications for Post Offices in the Island of Porto Rico. Information Asked for in Regard to Public Lands in the Colonies of Spain. of the depart ot, in authority of Con- d citizen pointm of the pla Congress to cre- i in that event he will rtment people have that there are any sferred to, or in nd they will not be ature and character of the until Congress by proper '$ the information. ne > nature of the in- 2 of the citizens of this ate not willing to let the grass row under their feet if there is any advan- age fo be gained by knowing about the new territory acquired in the war, which seems to be nearing an end. —_. Adolph Sutro‘s wit. The will of the iate Adc read yesterday at liberally Tt pro- d near also re- Judge or two ‘0 in hav- ss through Con- for charitable one thousand auth of Golden ‘0. It makes no ves W 9 tunnel bill will end educati ENVELOPE CONTRACT Judge Cole Refuses the Purcell Com- pany an Injunction, THE CONTRACT WAS LEGAL The Judge Holds That Contractors Have Remedy in Court of Claims. EFFECT OF DECISION a According to the decision of Justice C. C. Cole of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, handed down this morning at 11 o'clock in Equity Court No. 2, the Purcell Envelope Company of Holyoke, Mass., loses its contract to supply the Post Office De- partment with stamped envelopes and news- paper wrappers for a term of four years. The injunction to restrain the Postmaster General from setting aside the Purcell con- tract is denied by Judge Cole, on the ground that the complainants have adequate rem- edy in the Court of Claims for any damage that might result to them as a result of the ment of said contrac an assemblage of lawyers and oth- sted in the case wer? in the court when Justice Cole read his decision, Snv:lope Com- 11 himseif were inter- t Attorney Henry E. tt, who conducted the General, were also Distr Davis and H. J. cas> for the present. J he prays an injune- eneral Yre- in any wise setting refusing to perform a been e h and fornishin it to the amped envelo s fer four yezurs m and after the Ist . end from permitting tu ne whosoever other the complamant to furnish the sume.” After reciting the facts in connection with the awarding of the contract by for- mer Postnrister General Gary to the Pur- cell company, and the refusal of Postmas- ter General Smith to sign it, Justice Cole centinued: “The defendant refuses to recognize the alleged contract, and has advertised for other proposals, and intends to make an- other contract therefcr. The defendant re- sists the granting of the injunction upon the grounds, first. that the complainant has he contract, and, seccnd, that if it had, a court of equity has no jurisdiction to grant an injunction, there being, as he contends, ar adequate remedy at law. Constitutes a Contract. “As to the first ground of objection, it was heid by the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Garfield agt. the United States that the award of a con- tract to a party by the Posemaster Gen- eral pursuant to an advertisement by him and a bid by the person to whom,the award Was made constituted a complete contract as if the formal contract had been to writing and signed by the par- ties. The grounds for holding that there is a contract in this case are much stronger than the Garfield case. The contract in this case was forwarded to the complain- ant with the request that it be signed and i, which was promptly done. Not but on the same day the con- was sent to complainant for its exe- n another letter was written it and y department, in which instruc- tions were given for the execution of some work to be done under the contract, express terms acknowledging the contract as between the parties at c the ler these circumstances {t is imma- terial that the Postmaster General did not or has not signed the contract. On its re- turn to the department, signed by the com- plainant, it became as binding upon the government as if it had been signed by the Postmaster General. The contract thus consummated and having become binding upon both parties, neither could avoid or annul it without the consent of the other, except in pursuance of some stipulation in it authorizing one or the other to do 60 upon the happening of some event or con- dition therein set worth. “The d ts in his answer that C 1 been awarded he, as master General, caused a further in- made Into the financial cter of the complainant ed ‘that the complainant was € or proper person or body to be intrusted with the carrying the said contract, and accordingly ked and canceled and declared to be i d ’ the award of the contract to not $ no stipulation or provision in tract authorizing the defendant to nnul it on that ground. The con- contain stipvlations empower- ne defendant to abrogate it if the com- plainant shall make certain failures or de- faults or commit certain frauds In the ex- n thereof, but nothing that can be trued to give him power to annul it be- he may entertain the belief, how- well founded, that complainant is ially or otherwise unable or unfit to contract. By the terms of the it some actual default nce of {t before he If an error was ontract neither the made it, nor the r, had or has the correct it by annulling the con- The action of the defendant, there- arporting to ul the contract, is void, and it is nevertheless in full force and binding alike upon both parties, Has a Remedy, “The ond ground urged by defendant {s that complainant has an adequate rem- edy at law, which, if true, is always a con- elusive ver to an application for an injunction. A court of equity will not re- strain a party to a contract for the sale and delivery of personal property, or for the doing of any act in relation’ thereto while it remains wholly executory, from ting it, although it is apparent that : contract is valid and binding, and that the party asking the injunction will be en- d to damages for the violation of it, it also appears that the matter or r of the contract be such that party could not in an action the contract recover damages that te such party for the loss ans’ upon would compen: he would sustain by the breach thereof. he only remedy of the complainant for of this contract ainst the United States Court of Claims, and complainant ims that that would not be an adequate remedy for several reasons. It calls atten- tion to the fact that it could not have a jury trial there, and the damages for the violation of the cortract, if they could be ned at all, would have to be as- by the court. But this fact has no y to show that the remedy is in- te. ‘The constitutional provision of the right of trial by jury, does not extend to causes In which the United States are ndants. It is clear that the claim of complainant that a suit on the contract would not be an adequate remedy so far as it Is based upon the nature and con- stitution of the tribunal in which it must brought is untenable. ‘in this case, while the acts of the Post- master General complained ef are in viola- tion of the contract rights of the complain- ant, they are within the power and discre- tion of that officer. A case may easily be imagined where it would be more for the interest of the government to violate a con- in the tract and respond in such damages as might be #ecasioned thereby, than to per- form it. Whether that is the proper policy of the government in this case is a ques- tion for the determination of the Postmas- ter General, and the court has no jurisdic- tion to control his action by injunction, unless it appeared that such action would inflict such damages upon the complainant that it could not be compensated in money, and that does not appear in this case. “On the contrary, the facts in this record widow who some uncement of contest. The valu of the estate is generally believed to be in the neighborhcod of $4,000,000. ‘show that the complainant can be, in con- templation of law, fully compensated in money for any damages it may sustain by a@ réfusal on the part of the Postmaster General to perform the contract,.and that such sum can be proved and recovered in | the Court of Clairs. There ts no ground sbown, therefore, authorizing the court to enjoin the defendant-from violating the THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 1898-12 PAGES, ee and the injunction must be 4e- ‘The ‘case will probably be carried to the Court of Appeals before finally suit is brought in the Court of Claims. The Post Office Department will let the contract, which involves over a million-dollars, to some other concern. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN The Gun Olub Has an Interesting Shoot With Good Scores. Local Notes of Interest to Residents From Across Rock Creek Bridge. ‘The Georgetown Gun Club held an inter- esting meet yesterday afternoon on the Analostan Island, in which some of the crack shots of the city entered, while a large number of spectators watched the fine work. Parson shot in excellent form, and succeeded in winning the two open events on the program, while Chick came off with second honors, practically, having a tie in the first event with Wagner. Gal- lagher, while not in fine trim, made a good showing for himself. The events and re- sults were as follows: First event, fifteen birds— Parson, 12; Brown, 7; Wagner, 10; Wise, 8; Kidwell, 5; Gallagher, 9; Chick, 10. Second event, twenty-five birds—Brown, 2; Parson, 22;'Wagner, 17; Wise, 11; Kid- well, 3; Gallagher, 13; Chick, 19. Third event, ten birds—Chick, 7; Gal- lagher, 7; Kidwell, 2; Brown, 5. Reckless Riding. Eugene Ferr, a seventeen-year-old color- ed boy, was riding a bicycle last evening down M street, testing the speed of the ma- chine. He was going so fast that at 30th and M streets he struck a little child and knocked it down, fortunately not injuring it much. As the parents were averse to placing a charge against the rider and ap- pearing in the Police Court, Policeman Short took the youth to the station and held him on a charge of reckless riding. While He Was Drunk. Joseph O. Crawford, a white man, aged forty, was arrested yesterday by Policeman Housel, upon the complaint of Barnett Levi, who charged him with stealing a pair of shoes, valued at $1.50. When taken to the station Crawford, who had been drink- ing steadily for some time, had to receive treatment from Dr. Mayfield, the police surgeon. This morning he appeared to be all right, and when questtoned about his cffense claimed that he knew nothing of stealing the shoes, and that if he did pur- loin the same it was while he was drunk. Young Man’s Death. John Joseph Sullivan, a well-known and well-liked young man, died yesterday af- ternoon at 4 o'clock, quite suddenly, at his parents’ home, southeast corner of $5thand © streets. The deceased was in his twen- sty-second year and was an extremely bright boy. He was a member of the clas: of "98 at Georgetown University, graduat- ing with good honors. Among his school- mates he was liked for his many good qualities and good character. The arrange- ments for the funeral have not as yet been made. Local Notes. Mr. Theodore F. Perry left today for a stay of some days at Atlantic City. Upon his return to town he will take a trip to jagara Falls and the Thousand Islands, in the St. Lawrence. It is expected that exerything will be ready for the opening of the new George- town University Hospital next Monday, ac- cording to the program printed in The Star several days ago. a THE COURTS. Criminal Court No. 1—Justice Cole. United States attorney's accounts ap- proved. Equity Court No. 2—Justice Cole. Reinberg agt. Reinberg; rule to show cause, returnable 16th instant. Lewis agt. Lewis; time for filing transcript of rec- ord extended twenty days. Sheehan agt. Alexander; order appointing Eugene D. F. Brady guardian ad Item. Probate Court—Justice Cole. Edward F. Buckley, guardian; four pa- pers filed; order authorizing guardian to expend $35 to paint house. Estate Henry Wex; order admitting will to probate as a will of real estate. Estate Samuel H. Wim- satt; first and final account of administra- . Estate Mary A. O’Brien; first_and final accourt of administrators. ‘In re Wm. F. Brodt, guardian; second and final ac- count of said guardian. Estate Henry C. Stew: ; citation returned “not to be e Lucy Ross; order of pul L.-R. and Star, returnabl: ptember 16, 1898, Estate Jas. A. Hari on; order of publication in W. L. R. and Post, returnable September 16, 1803. fully state Mary A. Schneider; will proved; petition of George A., Louis H. and Julius M. Schneider for probate of wili and letters te8tamentary; consent of heirs- at-law and of kin; order granting prayer; bond, §2,800. Estate Thomas A. McAllister; petition of Margaret C. Mc- Allister for letters of administration; or- der granting prayer; bond, $3,500. Estate Page Hall; waiver of citation of Stella M. Clark; do., do., do., Minnie G. Micou et al. filed. Estate Buel B. Chase; order re- voking order passed July 1, 1888, and ad- mitting will to probate and record, and granting letters of administration to ity A. Chase; bond, $18,000. Estate E. administrators for leave jal lot in Rock Creek cem- der granting prayer. ate of John H. Smoot; order granting administrators leav2 to make partia! dis- bution to guardian, to L. D. Smoot et al. ate of John Gibson; order giving execu- trix leave to sell interest in printing busi- ness. Estate of Christian Caspar; petition of Josepha Caspar for probate of will and lettsrs testamentary; consent of next of In re Mary M. Heath, guardian; order ing guardian $1,800 per annum and al- lowing $100 counsel ‘fees. In re Anna M. Petty, guardian; petition and order of ap- vointment; bond $2,000. In re Mary , moot, guardian; order granting petition of guardian for authority to make repairs on No. 3017 N street and to borrow mon2y on collateral. next pea area District Orders. The following orders have been issued by the District Commissioners: That the driveway in front of 1200 R street northwest be paved with vitrified bicck, under the permit system; estimated Lay vitrified brick driveway mn front of cecal scales on Bunker Hill road; estimated cost, $14; work to be done under the per- mit system, That the tree space in front of 22 C street southeast be paved with cement, un- der the permit system; estimated cost, $3. That sewer be constructed in O street nerthwest between 35th and 86th streets, in 86th street between O and P streets and in P street between 35th and 36th streets; estimated cost, $3,400, chargeable to ap- propriation for main and pipe sewers. ‘That the roadway of Florida avenue from Sherman avenue to 10th street be spiked, graveled and rolled; estimated vost, $75, ckargeable to appropriation for repairs to streets, 1899. ‘The proposal of J. M. Dunn, opened Au- gust 6, 1898, for constructing an addition to the station house on 5th street north- west (No. 2) for the sum of $4,649 is here- by accepted, he being the lowest bidder and believed to be responsible. That permission be granted for the use of three-inch soil stacks in premises 114 1D street northeast and 1701-8-5 North Capitol street. That permission be granted to premises 342 and 844 M with a single sewer. ‘That sewer be censtructed in alley, square 676; estimated cost, $230, That the Paerane and trap on Wiltberger sient near S$ be removed; estimated cost, 0. Leave of absence, ae Pay, is granted Alfred Cock for August 11—one-half day. That the zas lamp on the south curb line of B street twelve feet three inches east of the east curb line of 14th street be moved south one foot so as to permit setting of new fitteen-foot radius corner; estimated cort, $4, chargeable to appropriation for improvements and southwest Section, = as ig That sewer be corstructed im Meridian serve street southwest Goldenberg’s, | “The Dependable Store.’’ men’s department a host of friends. ford madras, cheviots, étc.— were secured for less than half and are this season for $1 and $1.50. And the patterns! ceedingly dressy—fast in color. —the most perfectly made waists possible to buy rect this autumn and are as perfectly made as the others. than now, At 98c.==-$1.50 to $2 | At $1.17---$2 & $2.50 values. values. This lot consists of ladies’ Oxford ties, Ladies’ Oxford tles—strap slippers-- in a numerous varicty of sty either with Juliete, etc., made of the finest grades of Ught or double soles, soft, pliable leather; also ladies’ strap sandals, made of French patent leather, dongola or vicl kid—black, tan or brown shi all shapes. ‘These goods sold regularly at $1.50 and $2.00— stock, being nicely made and finished, best quality white ozk sole leather—every pop- ular style of this season among the lot, strictly hand-sewed turns; mostly all sizes. Regular $2.00 and $2.50 grades—now cut now cut to 98c. to $1.17. A suit and skirt special. 10 dozen silk-finished black mohair skirts, ‘Tnilor-made suits of black and colored chevlots, serges, coverts and broadcloths— stylish jackets, all taffeta silk lined, and beautifully cut’ skirts—mude perfectly ‘plain or with the strap seams or tucked. Sold for $15 and $18—to go for $8.98. plain or stylish brocaded patterns—all have brilliant luster and are extra wide, well ned and velvet bound. They were good value at $5.00, but they go now for | $2.98. It is needless for us to dwell on the merits of the “Anchor” brand shirt. From Maine to California they are considered the higliest grade shirts to be had. Nobody “takes such pains” in finishing as the “Anchor” people—every detail is perfect, and their shirts hav those points which good shirts ought to have. For instance, the buttons are of pearl and strongly sewn, the facings are continuous. Eagh has a patent protector at the back to keep the collar button from rubbing the neck. The yokes are full; the stitching is close—perigtt i Positively the handsomest—the nobbiest you can find—those which have proven so popular—which are so ex- } There are boys’ sizes in the lot--12}’s, 13’s, 134’s and 14’s. There are 144’s, 15’s, 15}’s and they run up to 19. Each shirt has a pai of detached link cuffs to match and some have two collars. 49 cents for your choice—on each of which you save from 50c. to $1.00, The offering of 6,140 waists, has been such a success that another maker of shirt waists has offered us his surplus stock of the highest-grade waists to be had. With characteristic courage—and knowing that our patrons will thank us for doing it—we have taken the entire lot, consisting of /the season’s finest and most desirable creations in French percales, sheer mulls, India lawns, imported dimities and black percales and safeens \ you’re offered them for 39 cents. The lot includes about 850 new fall waists, in dark colors, of Sea Island percale, which were made to sell for $1.00. Only by the greatest persuasion we succeeded in influencing the maker to include this lot. They are made according to the style which is to be cor- | =-made to sell for 89c. up to $1.50, and ~ | | The balance of the 50c. to $1 waists at 23c. go on sale tomorrow. This makes the fourth shipment. There are patterns and qualities in this lot which are equal to any that we've offered. There is not a waist in all which was made to sell for less than soc., and the greatest majority of them were made to sell for $1.00. You have the choice of fine dimities, fine French percales, fine linens, fine sheer lawns and batistes—in an enormous variety of patterns. ! You never could buy shoes more advantageously because we are closing out the season’s stock, and we're sacrificing re gular prices to do it. Eg 2 gu know that Goldenberg’s regular prices are not nearly as much as others’. Goldenberg’s, 4,800 men’s & boys’ $1 & $1.50 neglige shirts, 49c. The shirt offering which will cause the greatest excitement in the trade--and make for this ; / ., , Our search for a bargain for the men folks that would “square us” with them and even up the favors we have been giving the ladtes during the past week has been rewarded. 4,800 neglige shirts—and that is an enormous quantity—embracing fine French percales, Ox- 7 The surplus stock of the “Anchor” Shirt Co. / put on sale tomorrow morning on the first floor at 49¢—shirts of which thousands have been botd 50c. to $1 values, at 23c... g> | | 500 belts at 17c. We have effected a deal by which we come into possession of 500 ladies’ leather belts—in | black, white and colors—with covered and nickel harne: | buckles—made to sell for 35¢— At $1 45-=-$2 50 & $3 | ata price which will enable us to offer them for 17¢. each—and ee grades. offer the great belt bargain of STS Te ee eg | er’s stock which remained on with kid or fancy yestings. se are all hand at the close of this season’s ||| of the best obtain qualities, and scid . Feeularly at $2.50 and $3.00—now cut to business—and he was very cam | loath to sell them for as little gpera toes, | 1 as we paid for them. And you Children’s dress shoes. neat solid leather—sizes 9 to 2 only, Summer skirts & suits reduced. Spanish flounce skirts of all have strap seams and are were $3.00—go at, wide swell e cut—have strapped seins and S SL49 a beautiful hi en cras! Fine English welt P. K. skirts—have the flounce | i e— were HB Sy Gk Good crash skirts, well made..... 35¢- SSS = Linen crash skirts, trimmed with 8 rows All-inen crash skirts, extra wide of white duck—wel $ —were $1.95—go at. g8e. ral neltehintoedienntennrsbertta —) 924-926-928 Seventh St., running through to 704-706 K St. “The Dependable Store.” 924-926-928 Seventh St. running | through to 704-706 K St. | = Pee ee se be ne a ee Se a a a Credit. : We think of credit only as a means of enabling people to buy without a great outlay of cash, and not as a press to squeeze larger profits out of the poor man’s necessity. In this store it is simply accommodation—we sell on credit at cash prices. We make quality the first consideration. “Cheap” goods are poor investments, and other stores are welcome to handle them. When it comes down to values we're right on top. Come here expecting credit—do your buying without saying anything about it—then teil us how much you can pay each week or each month. Let us sell you the carpets, for we make, line and lay them without charge. All our mattings are tacked down GROGAN’S. Mammoth Credit House, 817-819-821-823 7th St. N. W. Between H and I Sts. SO a a a La Oe Sa NeoreotdethotSetothetiedteteesene eet ces concen aH Sorensen Poco uee eeeaeteesaateadeetoeetaedoe tee senteliontenterfonfontaiteretertostoressertectededet aull-75d RZ LS NaN aN NNN > \ ° Knowing ; ) How. g ( ) ? Knowing how to do the tailoring business $ ¢ better than others is the secret of our doing the ° ( largest tailoring business in this city. Strictly y Me rf 7 soe 1 « business methods prevailin each and every de= §) ® partment ofthis business. We make clothes cheap= ° er because we make more of them and we make / ‘ clothes better because we make more of them. NOW \ we are clearing our tables for fall goods—$12.50, $12, $11, $10 or 8. Each suit is made after the individual measure —and keep in mind the fact that the suit is not nounce the fit o. k. (( $9 Suits are going at SARA Sa of the purchaser yours until you pro- WM MERTZ and MERTZ, TAILORS, : 906 F Street, SEES SI LL PLETE OPE I OTTER | SIAR RAR AR ARAN AAA nS —— z = street between Hutgn street and Columbia | WOMAN’S DISPENSARY| i1,immediate need of medical or surgical | of prescriptions compounded, 2,841: averag¢ a; estimated cost, $2,000, chargeable 10 appropriation for suturban sewers. That lamp pgst Of south side of F street between Ist and 24° streets northeast, re- cently broken down by a runaway team, be re-erect2d; estimtted cost, $2.50, charge- able to approprietio#i for street lighting. The compensation’ of C. T. Shoemaker, superintendent of property, District of Co- lumbia, is fixed at $> per day, beginning August 16, 1898. Dr. Muncaster Makes the Annual Report of the Institution. The Good Work During the Year— Number of Patients Treated and the Cost. ———- Rear-End Collision. night about- 9 o'clock Charles F. pea figured ta a,rear-end collision with ‘an electric car near 7th and F streets. ‘When his bicyclé crashed into the rear of the car he was wrown to the pavement and badly injured. Policeman Langley sum- moned an ambulance and had the injured man taken to the Emergency Hospital for treatment. Dr. Magruder Muncaster, secretary of the ‘Weman’s Dispensary, 4% street and Mary- land avenue southwest, today submitted to Mr, Herbert W. Lewis, the District super- intendent of charities, the annual report of the jnstitution, covering the fiscal year end- e4} Pied 30, 1898: is Institution,” Spi. Dr. Muncas- ter, “was Incorporated fifteen yéars ago urder the general incorporation act of 1870 for tke treatment of diseases of women and iRiren by physicians of their own sex, others designated by the board ¢ directors. “The main source of support is the alfot- ment of $500 per annum from the appropri- aticn of Congress for the relief of the poor ft ee aray of Columbia. fe that nd and the from some of our char- ae Stlisens 8 Se eS Disorderly House. Mrs. Sarah Zahn was today convicted be- fore Judge Mills of keeping a disorder!; 932. E street northwest anc — eh tie, eauirthe alternative of sixty Caskeaae rene Sateen Alleged Larceny. Anna Stewart, plored, was today gent | tea’ alnuatiy sins the’ estaiisnieent of to jail for thirty days by Judge Mills for | the dispensary, we haye, with close scru- the larceny of a number of articles trom | tiny, been ble to administer much-needed Mrg. Sarah R. Willis, Detective Proctor, = Bie Spreeal xO a section who arrested the woman, found also 4n her Fortup ‘ 2 ge “no Satavien sta, pag! RommeetiOnea hale, cad the ofioer vee : eee a a gnxtoas to find f apis conge. of phases all applicants cost per treatment, including total ex; 2 to | 25 cents. < aes vice The financiel statement of the institu. — is as follows: eceipts—Balance on hand July 1, 1897, $240.57; received from Public funds, $500; — $284.33; total, $1,024.90. usbursements—Rent to January 1, 1 $800; drugs and medicines, $183.58; ween of apothecary, $180; instruments and surgi cal appliances, $18, current expenses, gas, fuel, washing, etc., $62.64: balance on hand July 1, 189s, $310. 28; total, $1,024.90. INFORMATION. Mr. Statler Fy ‘. atler Finding Out How = ing is Done in Other Cites. ‘Mr, Warner Stutler, the District superin- tendent of street and alley cleaning, in or- der to more fully inform Congress in the matter, has forwarded copies of his annual attention, whether able to pay or not; but in the former case they are Sireobea ak age physician for subsequent ai ani R “There has been a slight decrease in the number of applicants for treatment, which may be attributed to one or all of several causes, viz., the establishment for a period of about six months in the early part of the year of a similar institution in the im- m te neighborhood, less sickness, and more rigid inquiry, at the request of the superintendent of charities, as to the abil- ity of patients to employ a physician and the dissemination among the people of such steps to prevent imposition. “The bare possibility of their being sub- jected to an inquiry as to their ability to employ a physician, and the probability of discovery that they are able to pay, has, no doubt, deterred many from applying, and been beneficial to Physiclans and re- leved the dispensary of some charity me § Postors. Jt is believed, however, that suc! steps do not interfere with the application by the worthy poor. “While exten: our thanks for the an- nual allotment and the contributions of our annual subscribers, we desire to call a tention to the fact that each 25 cents dis- bursed by the dispensary means carefully eerfully administered relief from ering to some one deserving poor per- son, | ‘The following statement gives a summary of the work: Number of ape cations for treatment, 2,858; number of ap- plicants refused (record incomplete), 63] to be ti of ndeconer w 2,852; egy hg new 5 revisits, 1,751; num-'| ha: ber of new cases, female, 944; number of 167; number of new cases, new cases, male, py 592; po Pa. baie so aah member of ib: ailecrat woe _ gynaecological and surgical), 74; number GETTING in communication with these authorities, ra informed them that the District Co sioners, upon his suggestion, are co! oa plating the removal of ashes and of rub-| bish of like character at public expense, | and hes explained that if the annual re! ports of the authorities do not cover this question, altho the w. done at public expense, he would be ek + 01 method of doing