Evening Star Newspaper, September 9, 1898, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1898-16 PAGES. =—— Wash. B. Williams’ 10-day September Reduction Saiel New Carpets Come where you can find the best wearing qualities. Come where you can find the handsomest patterns and colorings. _ Come where you can find the lowest prices. Come where you can have them made and laid rightly =-to best advantage to you. Wash.B.Williams, Furniture, Carpets, &c., Cor. 7th & D Sts. eee eecceeeeeooeeeeee Whether you want to hook bass « trout ~or any other kind or member of the piseatorial tribe—we have just the srt of Fishing Tackle you need and at a price that no one cam un- derquote. Wa 4 Penra. ave. Mford’S, soe as “sr . . . . . . > rere re errr reer res For 50c. a Day! $2.50 2 week. Lowest prices quoted in town, whether you ent or buy. Breech-loaders and Hammer Gung at “‘anap"” prices. See that finest of fine firearms—the new Remington Hammer- —— less Breech-lcader. Ammunition of — every kind known—Ortolan und Reed — Bird Cartridges, per 100—$1.25 up. a. lappan«Co.: 1 F St. 1339,” Opposite Ebbitt = au A AN MN RDOMENINBNE Nm Ivan) WL} f\ YALL AUN OUR FALL STOCK Is now ready for your inspec- tion. We have the largest as- sortment of selected styles in = Suitings, Trouserings and Over- coatings in town. All our goods are LONDON SHRUNK, therefore Trousers are not apt to bag at the knees—this should appeal to neat dressers. viz Little Tailors 941 Pa. Ave. N.W. ost KILLED 10,500 DERVISHE! Kitchener Wounded 16,000 and Cap- tured Nearly 4,600 Fighting Men. The British war office has received a dis- patch from General Sir Herbert Kitchener, the commander of the Anglo-Egyptian forces, dated from Omdurman on Monday last, saying that over 500 Arabs, mounted on camels, were dispatched after the fugi- tive Khalifa Atduliah that morning. eral added that the Dervish leader reported to be moving with such speed that some of his wives had been dropped ng the road followed by him. q Sirdar says also: “Officers have been counting the Dervish bodies on the field, and report the total number of dead found as about 10,800. From the numbers of wounded who have crawled to the river and to it is estimated that 16,000 were wounded. Besides the above, between 300 and 400 Dervishes were killed in Omdur- man when the town was taken. “I have as prisoners between 3,000 and 4,000 fighting men.” The ITY WITH GERMANY. RECIPR Th t Country May Enter Upon Nego- tiations. It is learned officially that the impression which has gone abroad to the effect that the German ambassador here, Dr. Von Hol- leben, has made a formal demand on the State Department for the same terms of duty on German products as are aecorded to the French products mentioned in the’ reciprocity arrangement recently negotiat- ed is erroneous. The Allegation was that Germany had claimed that by virtue of the most favored nation clause in the existing treaty between Germany and the United States, her citt- zens had the right to claim the benefit of any special reduction in tariff dues accord- e@ to any other nation. Of course, this Proposition is unsound according to the uniform practice and theory of our State Department, and the German ambassador has not made any such demand. It is not de- nied.however, that Germany may claim and procure the benefits of any reductions in the tariff dues accorded to France under the reciprocity sections of the Dingley tariff act, if she cares to enter into a reciprocity arrangement of her own upon similar terms, and there is some reason to expect that this result may be obtained in the course of a few months. | on tho label NEVER SOLD IN BULK. IPHILLIES WON FIRST A Small Gathering Saw the Senators Defeated. THE OUTFIELD WAS LIKE A SIEVE Game Well in Hand, but Was Given Away. CURRENT SPORTING NOTES pees ra Today's Schedule and Weather. Philadeiphia at Washington—clear. Baltimore at Brooklyn—clear. New York at Boston—clear. Chicago at Cincinnati—clear. Record of the Clubs. eaereer Baltimore Cievetand 883) Brooklyn... - 144 -554 | Washington. .40 -346/St. Lonis. . 1183 The disorganized, demoralized and disa- abled Senators returned today from the most disastrous trip that has marked their history of a ball team. Yesterday afternoon at National Park they tackled the Quakers, and, as a matter of course, took their usual drubbing. For their victory, however, the Phillies are largely indebted to Frank Kil- len, who gave them the game after having it well in hand by a lead of four runs. It looked gloomy for the visitors after the third mning, when a comedy of errors and @ bit of unsteadiness on Piatt’s part allow- ed the locais to harvest five runs. But that spurt pumped the Senators all out and was their final for the afternoon. The comedy of errors was participated in by McFarland, Lauder and Delahanty, and Piatt heiped matters along, from a Wash- ington standpoint, by issuing three free passes to first base. He allowed Killen a base on balls and smote Reitz and McGuire with inshoots. But after this bit of Span- ish shooung, Piatt took better aim, and four nits were all the home folks could gather in the game. The Senators’ outtield is such a piece of patchwork at present that fly balls go through it like water through a funnel. Gettman limped to right, but could cover no ground, and Selbach’s absence was obvious. For the above rea- sons many of the visitors’ long flies that would have been easy for the “regulars” bad to go as two, three and four baggers. But tor ail this support, Killen snould have stuck to his job as Piatt did when his team was in the rear. But in the sixth Frank could not “get ‘em over” and sent Macfarland, Cross and Piatt to first in suc- cession on balis. His own weakness seemed to nettle nim, and he grew fretful and careless. As a consequence he was laced ail over the lot. He tried to take it out on Gaffney, who put him out of the gaine and sent him to the dressing room. Mercer suc- ceeded Killen, but lacking a warming up wes nct effective. Cross and Piatt found the Adonis for a hit apiece, which resulted in Cross scoring the ninth and jast run of the game. Dineen took Mercer's place in center field, but had nee. Delahanty’s batting was a - Del cracked out a single, three- bagger and a home run, all clean cut. The Frenchman was also industrious with the stick, driving out two singles and a double. A sharp double play between Wrigley and McGuire in the fifth, ef which Fiick and Lauder were the victims, was the only field- ing feature. The attendance was about 500. ‘The game was long drawn out, and had to be called at the end of the eighth inning on account of darkness. Washington. R.H.O.A.E. Philadelphia R.H.0.4.E. Mercer,cf&p.0 0 1/0 1|Couley, cf 240 6 Reitz, 2b....1 0 3 2 0/|Dougiss, 1700 Smith, 3b 1 © © O/Delebantylr2 3 2 0 0 MeGuire, 1b.1 0 7 1 O|Lajoie, 2b: 3170 Parrell. ¢...1 1 6 1 0/Flick,'rf. 2100 Anderson, If 1 2 1 O/Lauder, 3b 10 111 1 © 0 © O/McFailand.c1 0 5 0 1 006 2320 o24 rvoo Killen, p...1 10 3 Dineen, cf-.0 0 0 0 Totals....5 42112 Washington .. -8O50000054 Philadelphia -01002651 x-915 2 First bese ‘by Washington, 1; Philadel- fia, 1. Left on Washington, 4; Philadel- phia, 8. First base cn bails—Om Killen, 4 (De jas, “McFarland. Cross and Platt); of Piatt, 2 (Smith and Killen). Struck out—By Killen, 4 Flick and Piatt); by Piatr, 4 Reitz, Donovan and Wrigley). Home runs ~ Delehanty. ‘Three-base hits—Delehanty and Cross, ‘Two-buse hits—Farrell, Cross and Lajoie. Sacrifice hit — McFarland. Stolen base — Douglas. Double Wrigley to McGuire. Hit by pitcher—Reitaz ire, by Piatt. Wild pitch—Kilien. Passed ~MeFarland. Ump -e—Mr. Gaffney. Assistant umpire—Mr. Brown. ‘ime of game—2 hours and 5 minutes. Even Break at Louisville. Two fast games were played at Louis- ville yesterday, the Colonels getting the first by 9 to 7, while the second went to Cleveland by 5 to 3. Both teams played without an error in the first game, and Yeung was hit so hard that he had to be relieved after the third inning. In the sec- ond game Altrock’s wildness and errors by Davis and Clingman lost the game. Louisville Cleveland Cleveland Louisville oo Baltimore, 5; Brooklyn, 2. The Baltimores captured the game at Brooklyn yesterday, defeating the Grooms by 5 to 2. But seven hits were made off of Nops, while Miller was wild and was hit hard. RHE, Baltimore 10002011 05126 Brooklyn . 1o0ovev7O1L00CO2T1 Boston, 6; New York, 1. The New Yorks proved an easy mark yesterday at Boston, the Beaneaters al- mest shutting them out and easily win- ning by 6 to 1. Willis pitched effective pall, and was given perfect support. Seymour was easy to solve and was hit all over the lot. Base Ball Notes. Fhillies again today. Wiley Piatt is quite a pitcher. Jud Smith can hit in a pinch and that's a big thing. Mercer has lots to learn before he can be a first-class outfielder. Jake Gettman is still under the weather, but he ‘had on his uniform yesterday, and after witnessing Donovan's attempt to play his position volunteered to go in. He came too late, as the damage had been done. How that man Delehanty can bat. Two strikes never bother him. He knows it only takes one to hit, and that one is gen- erally successful. Yesterday Del met the bell for a homer, a triple and-a single. Manager Irwin cannot get here too soon. He has lots of hard work cut out for him- self. There are four or five of the present Senatorial aggregation that can be let out without weakening the team a bit. Magnate J. Earl Wagner denies most em- phatically that he has offered Mercer to Boston for $3,000. The story looked stupid on its face. Mr. Wagner Mas been-in the business long enough to know the full value of a player, and Mercer at $3,000 savors too much of the bargain counter to come up to J. Earl's ideas. There are many chances that when Manager Irwin-sizes up Mercer thoroughly the fleet-footed twirler will be found permanently located at_short. = ‘The Philadelphia writer that has been hammering Dick Cooley with the query, “What good is Coolcy?” should have seen curley-headed Richard playing ball yes- terday. He placed himself under Ander- son’s fly in an artistic manner, shutting off a home run, and at the bat secured two nice singles. Old timers will recall the fact that Arthur Irwin played short and captained the Sena- tors in 1889 when they played at the old Capitol grounds across from the govern- ment printing office. Sam Wise, —_ Tom Daly, Walter Wilmot, ‘arney, in. that Jack , Hoy, George Shock and Keefe were t aggregation. “ William Shettsline of the Phtia- delphla ball club ware @ happy smile of contentment last night, He explained that he had just Bert Conn, the best pitcher of this year’s Atlantic City club, and that he would join the team at once. Boston drives forward in the pennant chase in a way quite discouraging. Yes- terday Selee’s men found no difficulty in defeating Joyce’s gang of mutineers. Cin- cinnati did not play yesterday and Balti- Tore won, so that the Birds are a few points nearer the Reds. Cleveland split even in a double-header with Louisville; but, for the nonce, the Clevelands are not dangerous. Philadelphia defeated Wash- ington yesterday, by the merit of which victory the Quakers tie the Pittsburgs for seventh place. There may be another post-season series between Baltimore and Boston this fall m spite of the abolition of the Temple cup games. Mr. H. R. Vonderhorst saw a state- ment in a paper yesterday that Manager Frank Selee wanted to bet $2,500 that Bos- ton could beat any team in the country five out of nine games played. Mr. Von- derhorst promptly wired Selee that he would take the bet only on condition that the receipts from the series should be di- Free. 3 de re At all 3. Stores, with children’s shoes tomorrow a novel Scholar’s Companion, slate and lead pencil. Our Model Shoe Palace Nearly Completed. All Shoes at Rebuilding Prices Out of this “Rebuilding” chaos will shortly appear the model shoe establishment of America. You can already get an idea of its beauties. Abundance of floor space, well lighted, thoroughly ventilated and nearly a quarter @f a mile of plate glass show windows. We propose to make your containing ruler, penholder, “The Great Providers.” Must Get One. Of course you must have a fall suit, and it is no-use putting off buying one. The weather is un- certain now, and chilly nights are to be expected. “We are reatly for you with the finest as- sortment of fall wear you ever laid eyes on. As to prices, we challenge the whole world to vided among “the players, the winners to get 60 per cent of the gross and the losers 40 per cent. Mr. Vonderhorst said he was opposed to betting on base ball as a gen- eral thing, but he thought such a series would give the players a little extra money, and besides that he did not intend that Mr. Selee should make any such a proposi- tion without having it called. He said he would be willing to double the bet if Selee desired. ARCHER Results of the Recent Meeting at Wyoming, Ohio. With the meeting of the national asso- ciation at Wyoming, Ohio, the past week, the archery season has practically closed. ‘There has been a slight revival of interest in the west and the attendance ac the re- cent meeting was the best since 1893. The several matches were closely contested and except in the long range or United States ckampionship shooting it required the last end to decide the winner. L. M. Maxson won the championship, as also the mid- range or Potomac and flight contests. D. F. McGowan of the Potomacs stood second in the championship. Mrs. Howell of Cincinnati, Ohio, won all the ladies’ champlonships at the tar; School Shoes Every pair warranted. Children's Hand and Machine-sewed Genuine Dongola Kid 8 C. Lace and Button sizes 4 to 8. Rebuilt Boys’ and Girls’ Femous “Sure-to- wear” Kid Butten and Lace Shoes ing sale price. for girls and Satin Calf Heel and Spring Heel 69 C. Our famous ‘“‘great and only” Iron- Laced Shoes for boys; lad Durable School Q5C. all sizes up to 2. ite: building sale price... Shoes for boys and girls, in all sizes. B buliding sale pri Notwithstanding the excessive heat, she kept her scores well up to the record. Our new | “Victor,"” extraordinary The American round or short range quality Boys’ Schvol Shoes, extension championship was won by Rev. John L. sole, brass eye: Taylor of Wyoming, Ohio, who was elect- fete. papeet Se ed president of the association for the com- Sree: Baneiit: ° ing year. Other officers are: Vice presi- ing sale price... dent, Dr. E. Jennings, Dayton, Ohio; exec- utive committee, A. Kern, Dayton, Ohio; W. A. Clark, Wyoming, Ohio; D. F. Mc- Gowan and L. W. Maxson, Washington, D. C., and Rev. G. C. Spencer of Litchfield, Conn. The meeting in 1899 will be held at Lake Chautauqua, or Wyoming, Ohio, at the discretion of the executive committee. Bicyele Championship Score. The following is the score in the national bicycle championship: Bald, 153; McFar- land, 125; Major Taylor, 121; Kimble, 112; Cooper, 102; Arthur Gardiner, 86; Freeman, 65; Stevens, 60; Mertens, 18; Jay Eaton, 16; Wm. Martin, 16; Jchn Fisher, 14; Tom Butler, 9; Bowler, 7; Kiser, 6; Fred. Sime, 5: Dr. Brown, 5; Jaap Eden, 4; Becker, 4; at Butler, 3; Karl Kaser, 3: Bourette, 2: ©. M. Bly, 2: Hills, jr., n, Watson Coleman, 1; H. E. Caldwell, 1; Cabanne, 1. Bicycle Records Accepted. The following professional bicycle records have been accepted: Made by Fred J. Titus, at Willow Grove, Pa. July 2, 1898, three miles, against time, unpaced, 6. riles. 8.50; five miles, 11.05 1-5. mile, quintuplet, competition, made by W. F. Sager, H. Watts, E. W. Swanbrough, E. Von Steeg and F. B. Kent, at Charles River Park. Cambridge, Mass., August 31, 1898: time. 5. Amateur record accepted One-half-mile tandem, against time, un-]_ The mor paced, made by Ingraham brothers at | 1. 0. G- Charles River Park, Cambridge, Mass., August 31, 1888; time, 0.52 3-5. SSS IN THE POLITICAL WORLD. Brighter Chances for Fusion Among Colerado Parties. At the end of yesterday's sexsions of the four state conventions at Colorado Springs, Col, the chances for fusion between the demecrats, populists and th2 Teller branch of the silver republican party appeared brighter. According to the agreement reached nei- ther faction of the silver republicans at- tempted to mzet in the opera house. The fusionists gathered in Durkee Hall and chose Senator Teller as permanent chair- man. Mr. Teller made an address of two hours’ length, in which he traced the his- tery of tha silver republican party and de- nounced President McKinley and his sup- perters as enem/es of silver. He spoke on some of the phases of the late war, claim- ing that it would not have been nec»ssary had the President listened to the plea of Congress when it asked for the recogui- tion of Cuban belligerency. He crzated great enthusiasm by a vigorous advocacy of the annexation of the Philippines. After this Nationai Chairman Charles A. Towne addressed the convention. He de- fend2d his action in deposing State Chair- man Proad, who, he claimed, had arranged to turn the machinery of the party in the state over to the McKinley republicans. The anti-Teller faction met at Coburn Hall and elected Judg> Dixon permanent chairman. Former Congressman Belford addressed the convention. He said that Senator Teller had repeatedly stated nis purpose of devoting th2 remainder of his life to the destruction of the republican party, and predicted that he would fall. He said if silver was ever remonctized it must be through the r2publican party. Simon Guggenheim of Denver was nom- inated for governor. ‘The democratic convention elected E. C. Stimson of Cripple Creek permanent chair- men, and chose its committzes, including one on fusion. The populists chose Lyman L. Henry of Ouray temporary chairman. State League Officers. The Pennsylvania republican state league adjourned yesterday after electing the fol- lowing officers: Pr2sident, Arch. H. Mack- rell, Pittsburg; vice presidents, J. Hampton Moore, Philadelphia; Edward Anderson, Jefferscn; John D. Littell, Allegheny; N. H. Culver, Lycoming; John R. Wiggins, Philadelphia; E. E. Robothan, Lackawan- na, and Henry Zimmerly, Erie; recording secretary, George J. Llewellyn, Luzerne; ecrresponding secretary, John C. Henry, Allegheny. insures Their Renomination. The joint conlerence committee of the three parties, democratic, populist and sil- ver republican, whose state conventions are now in progress at Ellensburg, Wash., have agreed that the ticket is tobe known as the people's party, and that democrats and silver republicans are each to have @ congressman, and the populists both the supreme judges. This insures the renomi- nation of Representatives Lewis and Jones. Split im Michig: Carl Shelden was nominated for Congress by the republicans in the twelfth Michigan district by a vote of 59 to 28. Stephenson men will probably hold a separate con- vention based on irregularities in choosing the chairman of the first convention. The matter may go to the courts. Delaware Prohibitionists. The probibition state convention met at Dever, Del., yesterday and made the fol- lowing nominations: Congress, L. W. Bro- sius of Wilmington;*state treasurer, John Hutton of Dover; state auditor, Dr. Geo. W. James of Georgetown. Congressional Nominations.® Michigan—Twelfth district, Carl Shelden @epublican); eleventh district, A. W. Nichols (fusion). 4 Ohio—Thirteenth district, Dr. H. E. Wen- ner (republican). id 930-932 7th St. we ey, ee th shoe buying a pleasure as well as a profit to you. the “opening” is pouring in, and owing to the delay in completing the new store we have included many of our new Fall Shoes in the sacrifice of prices. Here are a few “sample lots” of the extraordinary values being offered for tomorrow: Ladies’ Fall of Superior Merit | Shoe Novelties. Nobby Genuine Vici Kid Lace and Buttcn Shoes, for ladies, equai to any formerly 7 ° Ten new styles of Ladies’ Splendidly Made Perfect-fitting Fall Shoes, in ot $1.3 All of our Ladies’ $3 and $4 Fine Fall- sold “for $1.50. Rebuilding sale sale price...... ideal” kid and weight ‘Everbright” Kid Hand-sewed Turned — S!oes, in lace button, at rebuilding ° price of. Twelve new fall styles of Ladies’ Elegant $3 Hani-sewed Black Kid Shoes, with single. double or cork soles, Re- building sale ° ole Bea ES Wim. Hahn & Co.’s Shoe Houses, 1914-1916 Pa. Av. Fall stock bought for meet ours. Then, too, you can pay us as slowly as you like— a little a week or a month. i, , Ladies’ Suits at $10.50. Very Fine Tailor-made Suits, or se ‘*. Bedford cord and other stylish materials Skirts lined and bound. You'll not find bet ter gecde at $30.00. Ladies’ Skirts at $5.50. Men’s New Fall Shoes. Plenty of othe- grand values in addi- A bdeantiful quality of Brocaded Silk Skirts—full width—made with every care and perfect in ail details tion to these soe Sicilian Skirts at $1.75. Men's Best American Calf Double- Sinton: Geneon m gole,, Laced’ Shoes “aud Gutters, in tallor-made—we guarcttee @ perfect fit maser rear Beau aaeeron: Boys’ Suits at 98c. ue,” Rebuilding ° Dureble School Suits for the little fel sale price ..... lows—excellently made of good. stout cloth Men's Double-sole Hand-sewed Storm Calf Fall Shoes and Bluck Hand-sewod Long Pants Suits, $3.75. pul = These Suits you mateh for wie naa eee than $6.00. A very fine quality. Will weer Regular $3. val- lke fren. we. Reb=sildh ° ‘J ale price-...-" Boys’ Pants for 39c. Aridi 8 price for such goods as these Strong snd good-looking. Well made Men's regular $4 Hand-sewed Patent Leather Calf Leced Shoes, Button Shoes sel pps y) 87 Men’s Suits at $5.50. at rebuiid- Stylish Cassimere Suits—going te be ing sale price ‘° much worn this fall. A perfect ft er don't Py astro take tLe goods. Worsted Suits at $8.50. Se eesoetendeneteneers Montene nbenbontonbonotonte tonteatonteateatetettonaerate tite iota ented anh tartan te lente eptep ep Ou; best $5 Hand Kid snd Willow Calf Shoes for Men, A to cus: You couldn't find more stylish tom-made, at A tallor would charge you $30.00, 2m the rebuilding ° you trust to luck for a fit sue price of... Reliable en’s Top Coats, $7.50. Fine Covert Cloth, in the correct shades of tan. Splendid quality. You certainly owe y:urself one. Men’s Trousers, $1.98. Fine Worsted Trovsers, guod The cut and tailoring is perfect ASH OR CREDIT.” patterns 233 Pa. Av. S. E. Mayer & Pettit, VIRGINIA GOOD TEMPLARS Proceedings of the Grand Lodge in Session at Falls Church. Election of Officers of Two Organizn- tions—Représentatives to Inter- national Supreme Lodge. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. FALLS CHURCH, Va. September 9, 1898. ng session of the Grand Lodge, .. yesterday was opened with ap- propriate exercises, Dr: . H: Mann, P. R. W. G. T., presiding. After roll call of of- ficers and delegates, Rev. Z. Parker Rich- ardson, chairmak of ‘the committee on constitution and by laws, submitted a re- port recomrrending’a ‘Change in the law of the order, so that-lodges may, in their dis- cretion, admit ministers and their families in the order wthout payment of fees and dues; also tnat the délegates to the Su- preme Lodge be instructed to vote against the proposed change in the ritual by which it is proposed to abolish the present re- quirement of a belief in God as the su- preme ruler of the universe. The recom- mendations were adopted. Mr. J. M. Thorne submitted the report of the committee on finance, which makes a number of impcrtant recommendations, among them providing for pledges by mer bers and lodges to a fund for the employ- ment of a lecturer to organize new lodges, fixing the salary of the lecturer, if one is placed in the field, at $65 per month and expenses, providing for the payient of traveling and other expenses of the grand superintendent of Juvenile Temples, abol- ishing meetings of the executive committee, requiring all printing to be given to the lowest responsble bidder, fixing the salary of the grand secretary at $350, and the bonds of secretary ard treasurer, at $1,000, and fixing the quarterly per capita tax at twelve and a half cents. The report was adopted after considerable discussion. The Officers Chosen. The annual election of officers took place at 2 pm., when the following were chosen: Grand chief templar, Rev. J. W. Guy of Northampton; grand counselor, Rev. Z Parker Richardson of Louisa; grand vice templar, Mrs. J. H. Garretson of Falls Church; grand superintendent of juvenile temples, Mrs. C. W. Blair of Danville; grand secretary, Geo, W. Hawxhurst, Falls Church; grand treasurer, H. Frank Mar- shall, jr., of Pittsylvania; past grand tem- plar, H. D. Shepherd of Chatham; grand chaplain, Rev. C. K. Millican of Fairfax Court House; grand marshal, W. T. Shel- ton of Pittsylvania; deputy grand marshal, Miss Mathilda Nelsen of Richmond; as- sistant grand secretary, Miss mma Thomas of Charlottesville; grand guard, B. C. James of Loudoun; grand sentinel, Z. V. Royston of Fauquier; grand messenger, A. 8. Higgins of Surrey. ‘The election of the next place of meet- ing of the Grand Lodge was left to the executive committee. Mr. George W. Hawxhurst_ of Falls Church and Miss Lucie M. Parrish of Louisa were elected representatives to the International Supreme Lodge, which meets in Toronto, Canada, next June, and Rey. J. W. Guy of Northampton and J. H. Shepherd of Richmond were chosen as al- ternates. Dr. D. H. Mann, P. R. W. G.’T., installed the officers of the Grand Lodge, assisted by Mr. Jesse C. Suter, grand counseior of Washington, acting marshal, and Miss Lil- lian Shear, acting assistant marshal. Addresses were » UN order, by Rev. €. K''Millican, E. C. Jones, G. C.'. of Weshingian; Jesse C. Suter and others. Odd Fellows’Hall was crowded last night at the public a the auspices ae ‘0. During the day a’ large number of the delegates paid @ visit to the 3d Virginia Regiment which-lefti Dunn Loring. Juvenile Temple Work. ‘The entire-morning gf Wednesday was de- voted to the juvenile temple work, and the state institute fet With Mrs. C. W. Blair of Danville, grand superintendent, presid- ing. After the\bpening exercises, Perse- verance Tem; Falls Church, in charge of its superintendent, Mrs. Geo. W. Hawx- hurst, visited the dnggitute in a body fifty strong. = Mr. 8. W. Rusdeli, pst grand superintend- ent of the District of Columbia, assisted in the work of the tmstitute and contributed a paper on the subject of “History, Function and Privileges of the Institute.” On behalf of ‘the grand superintendent Mr. Jesse C. Suter of the District of Colum- bia present2d the endent of Frances Willard Temple of Danville with a hand- some Good Templar emblem for securing the largest list of new members during the year. ‘ The annual election of officers took place and resulted in the selection of Mrs. Geo. Wisconsin—Seventh district, John ¥F.|'W. Hawxhurst, secretary; Mrs. J.B. ocrat Thorne, ‘treasurer; Rev. - Sse ser district, B. Clark | Chaplain; and it wasvoted that the grand ‘Wheeler (silver repul ~~ | superint lent of the e shall New York—Ttirtieth district,- Tames w. | De President of the institute. ee salon Wadsworth ‘(republican), renominuted. an grat ie bn tr xen cintrict, SB. Hawley (re- | 7. fot Chase Gia Mer De of Bote- publican), ren ‘ lap Se Fe ae sh Clearing Bale Adve Chatelaine of Danville, Miss Estelle of Accomac. The session of the institute was then closed The Grand Lodge convened at 1:30 p.m. The committee on credentials made a sup- plementary report of additional delegates who had arrived. A communication from Mr. H. M. Trimble of Richmond was read ng a number of r nmenc ns to the order. According to previous announcement, Rev. U.S. A vener of Pioneer Lodge of this town delivered an ad- dress of welcome to the Grand Lodge, which was replied to by Mr. Joseph H. Shepherd of Richmond. On behalf of the town the mayor made a brief addi welcome and Mr. J. M. Thorne respo on behalf of the Grand Lodg>. At 7 p.m. the delegates and visitors to the Grand Lodge took a trolley ride to Washington and visited the Grand Lodge of the District in special session at Columbia Lodge room. ‘© this morning a large number of the ates visited Camp Alger, many of those in attendance upon the Grand Lodge having relatives and friends in the 3d Vir- ginia Regiment. os FOR THE PEOPLE. GREAT SAVIN Stamped Envelopes Can Be Sold Very Cheaply Now. Within a short time it is expected that the Postmaster General will issue an order reducing the cost to the public of stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers. This is made possible by the extremely low bids received for doing the work. The govern- ment does not seek to make money out of the people in the sale of envelopes, but endeavors to put their price near the cost. There is a slight advance in the price over the actual cost of the envelopes, but this is necessary to cover the cost of The act of Congre: lates this. it provides: “No stamped envelope or newspaper Wrapper shall be sold by the Post Office Department at less (in addition to the legal postage) than the cost, including all sal- aries, clerk hire and other expenses con- nected therewith.” It is interesting to note the immense sums paid by the government for envelopes in the past. Not only has the government suffered by lack of competition, but the people have been made to pay more, and until other envelope-making concerns en- tered the field the monopoiy kept up the prices. Thus in 1874 the price of the en- velope most used by the public was $2.90 a@ thousand to the government, and the People had to pay $3.20 a thousand. The profit to the government under those fig- ures was 30 cents a thousand, and, as over 300,000,000 are used, it will be seen an im- mense sum of money is paid out for this item alone. Four years ago (and the department is now operating under this contract) the de- partment awarded a contract upon a bid of $1.30 a thousand for the same envelope and figured on seliing them to the people at $1.80 a thousand, estimating its expense of handling at 50 cents a thousand. The government will be enabled to fur- nish envelopes under the new contract at a much lower price. It is understood that the reduction will be in the neighborhood of 50 cents a thousand. And when it is recalled that the people will be able to pur- chase a bundle at the same proportionate cost, it will be readily understood what a saving will be made. Under .the new bid a man can go to any Post office and purchase envelopes at $21.30 a thousand, already stamped with two-cent stamps. This ‘- -pproximately but 13 ceats a ‘hundred for .c envelopes, or, to get it down much finer, only four cents for a package of twenty-tive envelopes of the best government grade. It must not be for- gotten, of course, that the cost of the stamps must be added, but there is no mer- chant who can afford to compete with Uncle Sam at these prices. A prominent post office official, in dis- cussing the tangle which the department got into by accepting a bid and making an award which the courts have since held amounted to a contract, and then rejecting and repudiating its action; said: “Whatever the merits of the case are, one thing is certain. General Smith took the only safe ing of the matter. .-andling. of July 12, 1876, regu- fer course in ment will save during the life of the con- tract the government is paying: fron Biend government is paying per annum for its stamped elopes and | 415-417 7th St. N. W. : sMosteatenteatedecteateatenteateatecteatetests THE TEXT OF SPAIN'S BILL Authorizes the Government to Conclude Peace, and All the Ministers Sign It. 25 Per Cent Off on Belts. | » Gen. Polnvieja’s New Party Has Topham’s Telescopes. Sprung Into Great Prominence and is Warmly Supported. According to the Madrid correspondent of the London Times, the following is the text of the bill authorizing the government to conclude peace: he reverses suffered by our arms in the unequal struggle to which we were driven in order to defend the honor of the nation and mainiain its rights, deprived us at an early stage of the elements required for continuing the war. “The bravery of our soldiers and sailors proved insufficient, as did the calm attitude of the nation, ever ready to shed its blocd and sacrifice its resources for the honor of the Sp: flag. “Separated by wide seas from the terri- tories it was our object to protect, aud these territories being c.osely biockaded so that our few remaining ships could not reach them, her majesty’s government has been compelied to admit the bitter truth, which is that an end must be put to the war. “The sense of res: WA MAMAAMMRA RAAT AAR | Some call them EXTE! whstever you call them, the best—Our Own Make. 60° only for a 16-inch Case, well strapped, s 15° 1ON CASES. bnt be sure you get leather ccrners, strotig hat- dle. for the 18-inch size, nicely finished and cloth lined, as are all our make. is all we ask for the onsibility entailed by the preliminary peace negotiations has $1 Do-tnch siz. weighed must heavily on the government. eral pecking a j Notwithstanding it fully appreciated its strong end handsome Case duty teward the country, the government has had to consent to these preuminary ne- goliations and to bow to the cruei sacrifi imposed by sheer nece For this rea- son and be be purchased at the cost 0} on of territory and the abandoument of sovereign rights, the gov- ernment has thought it expedient to sound the cortes before concluding the treaty, the they look eo different from those cominen vf which will be duly notified t factory ones. to both chambers in accordance with con- FY itutional law. ‘Fine Leather Suit Cases, ‘The government, whose moderate len- $5 25 guage wil’ not be found fault with by the 2. ° Not many left—best barguin we offer. SEAZUAESRENNEMNEYE ASAE MES AENAES RED RENAEMAEY AER RESNEA NEAR AE AEAACHACUAP AAS RESAPY LORE HAEHAENAESAE REO AEANEN NEARY RE AEONEA NEON ACUAEO NENA size. Ladies prefer these for dress packing, as they keep the skirts in such good shape. $ 1 30 is the price of the big = Remember, at no other hous in the city can you get these Cases, in the variety of shades we offer. representatives of the nations, limits itself lo submitting to the cortes the following bill, whose first and on-y article is: ““The government is authorized to re- nounce rights of sovereignty and to cede territory ne Spanish colonies in accord- anee with the peace preliminaries agreed | 3 upon with the government of the United States of America.’ ” The Tim correspondent says the bill is signed by all the ministers. S Polavieja’s Party. Gen. Polavieja’s new party is assuming the greatest importance. His program has | met with the warm approval of the great newspapers, particularly El Imparcial, El Heraido and El Nacional. El Nacional, until lately, had supported Gen. Weyler, but it will rally now to Gen. Polavieja, who proposes a reorganization of Spain from the financial and political view- points. It is understood that General Polavieja decided to organize a new party after sev- eral conferences with a “high personage,’ who, however, has not interfered directly in the formation of the party. His manifesto is now under considera- tion. If the military censor refuses to stant an exquatur the manifesto will be read in the chamber of deputies. The general conviction is that as soon as the treaty of peace is signed the Sa- gasta cabinet will resign and be replaced by either a Silvela or a Polavicja ministry. Tne speech of Count d’Almenas in the sen- ate yesterday has greatly excited the mili- 9 Topham’s, Headquarters for Travelers’ Trappings, 1231-1233 Pa. Ave. Factory, 1218-1:20 E Street, Repairing well and promptly done. It UA RESUMES AE AENMEME VENEERS SRENNENY SAPNA | ASTHMA, Hay Fever and Catarrh, Oppression, Suffocation, Neuralgia, ete., cured by ESPIC’S CIGARETTES, OR’ POWDER. Paris, J. ESPIC; New York, E. FOUGERA & CO SOLD "BY ALL DRUGGISTS. Ge1-£.52t.i3 Don’t endure the agony of a toothache tary party, whose hot espousal of the cs cause of thelr Cuban comrades threatens |= %2 2 Soci" ,JO¥ cxPact to be made suffer to make trouble. 23% Our specialists are so expert in this Senor Sagasta said last evening: S32 branch of dentistry ‘they do nothing else) “The nomination of the peace commission oe. that an aching molar is taken out so easily and painlessly as toeause ab- °° solutely no discomfort..... F n.w. 1225 aoe Oduntunder Dental Ass’n. au29-3m,28 because the commissioners cught to have the full confidence of the govern- ment, but who can say who will be in power a month hence?” ‘The republican, Carlist and dissident con- servative deputies, at their resumed mect- yesterday, decided to continue their ub- stention from the + to act together and to issue a mani- O- Make iced tea of Burch- ell’s Spring Leaf (sold at 60c. pound) and you will find it superior to any. N. W. Burchell, 1325 F St. to General Rios in the Philij pines for the organization of administra tion in the Visayas and Mindanao. ——_-e-+_____ Wireless Telegraphy. inal ‘TELLER FACTION JUSTIFIED. Verdict of Coroner's Jury in the Har- Fis Shooting Case. it from a professor of a San Francisco school of engineering, who has been investigating Anventions in wireless hy. The pro- fessor refers to the system of Dr, Della Rie- cia, connected with the Montefiore Institute of Electricity at Liege. Dr. Riccia has improvements