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THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1900-16 PAGES, 11 mci mia tata tat tte ts th ts tates é of profit. Seedoatenteagentendengeogetectestoatendontestend Merintnstestonterineiery This Beats All. White Enameled Steel Beds, substantial and thoroughly well made, with four coats of real enamel. At other stores you will be asked not less than $3.50. toetnt % % Sosteeseneogeot + 3 $2.98 4 ° ° $ There ts not am article In our 3 pig stor s that we exnnot sell you fully 25% Cheuper than you ceukd find I elsewhere Suen ts the aia axeete oull < are crowded ¢ Furniture, Mat- z , Jackson Le ee A Ae A ee i te EE EE ee eae soneat casn $ FU He Bros.’ 915-917-919-921 Seventh St., ES, 'MEDICOS IN SESSION Triennial Meeting of Congress of American Physicians. THE TOPICS ONDER DISCUSSION Fourteen Constituent Societies Also Hold Conventions Here. SEVERAL PROGRAMS oe THE The throng of nearly five hundred repre- sentative members of the medical profes- siop gathered from all parts of the United States to attend the fifth triennial session of the Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons in this city, was brought together in the Lafayette Square Opera House at 3 o'clock this afternoon for the second meeting of the current congress. The business of the general organization and the papers to be presented to the gen- eral body will all be concluded this after- noon, dut the congress will not adjourn un- til tomorrow evening, when a banquet will close the visit of the eminent men of medi- cine to the capital city. The congress will this afternoon dispose of the question of urging upon the Congress of the United States the abolishment of the revenue tax upon legacies to churches and educational institutions. Prof. William Osler, M-D., LL.D., of Baltimore will read a paper on “Modern Theapeutics;" Dr. Clarence J. 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Weir Mitchell of Phila- delphia will recite his original poem, en- titled “The Evolution of the Physictan.” This evening Prof. Henry P. Bowditch, MI LL.D., D. Sc., of Harvard, pres dent of the congress, will deliver his an- nual address, taking for a subject “The Medical School of the Future.” Dr. Bow- ditch’s address will be followed by a re- ception at the Arlington Hotel, which will begin at 9:30 o'clock. The banquet to- morrow evening will be held at the same hostelry. Fourteen Constituent Societies. The congress of American physicians and surgeons is made up of fourteen individual component associations and societies of phy- sicilans and surgeons, all of which are hold- ing their annual! meetings this year in con- nection with the congress. The meetings of the individual societies are held in the morning and early afternoon, that their de- Nberations m: conflict with the pro- dings of the general body. vith the single exception of the Ameri- n Otological Se all of the component anizations ession this morning. Otologt met y y-third annual session in the Arlington Hotel, and conclud- 1 its busine The Americ Society began its thirty-sixth annual mecting this morning in ladies’ parlor No. 2 of the Ar- lington Hotel, with President Oliver F. Wedsworth of Boston in the chatr, othe ion will be held tomorrow morn- ing a » clock. Among the papers presented this morning care were: operation for atrophic entro= ly of the lower lid,” Dr. A. EB. Yperative treatment of entropion ranspiantation of a Nap of mucous membrane,” Dr. J. E. Wecks; “Optic atro- from on the forchead and tem- Dr. J. A. Spalding: “Three ular tumor of the orbit puted by operation,” Dr, C. S. Bull; “H oval of an orbital sa n of normi i : Improved ¢ relative converg om,’ Dr. L. He ns of front ex) with re- pp: “Brief report of tion, with specimens, ossea in which ocular resent,” Dr. RB. tler; ch: strong Dr. ¥ of the post to the rem: L portable J.-A. Lippin- ¢ mem- Thomson; 5 rvdat ort,” Dr. John T. rcommodation in serine,” Dr. J. A. : “Frontal headaches apparently their recognition and treatment,” ocular; Dr. A. E. Ewing. Disease of Nervous System. The American Neurological A: clation, Dr. Edward D. Fisher of New York, presi- dent, began its twenty-sixth annual meet- y at the Hotel Normandie, a session being held this morning. The ng session will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, at which time offi- for the ensuing year will probably be cted. The discussion of the association this morning was confined to the neuron doctrine in its relationship to disease of the nervous em, the papers on the subject being as follows: “The anatomico-cytological relationship of the to disease of the nervous Barker of Baltimore; anges in the neuron in " by Dr. William G. Spiller $s it affect us disease an its hs of New York; 1 significance of the size neury * by Dr, HEE Chica; dy cerebral symptoms — without “sas seen vy = gross anatomical in G) uraemia and James Hendrie Lh se of mala f multiple . with Spiller of Phila- the cen- tra! fissure brain exhibi Burt Wilder of Ithaca, Papers on Gynecology. A second meeting of the American Gyne- cological Society, which ts in twenty-fifth annual session at the lecture hall of Co- lumbian University, was held this morning at 10 o'clock. Dr. Geotge J. Engelman of Boston, president. The society will meet again tomorrow morning for the reception of papers and in the afternoon will visit Marshall Hall, where anniversary exere! Will be held. Many interes’ able reminiscences concerning the early organization and work of the society will then be presented by prominent members, The papers read in full or by title this morning, for future publication, were as follows: “Bronchial disease not invari traindication foi bly a con- ether anesthesia In ab- dominal surger: by Thaddeus A. Reamy, M. D., of Cincinnati; “The treatment of full term ectopic gestation; should not the child receive more consideration?” by Ed- relationship between dysmenorrhea and ypendicitis.” by Archibald McLaren, M. of St. Paul, Min ‘he president's address was delivered at 11 o'clock. Meeting of Dermatologists, The twenty-fourth annual meeting of the American Dermatological Association, Dr. Henry V elwagon of Philadelphia presi- dent, which began yesterday in the ban- quet hall of the Hotel Gordon, was con- tinued this morning at 10 o'clock. Sessions will be held tomorrow morning at 9:20 lock and tomorrow afternoon at 3 lock. Today there was an interesting xhibition of photog: hs, drawings, micro- scopical preparations, ete., provided by the local committee, Drs. T. C. Gilchrist and R. B. Carmichael. The general discussion this morning was on the subject of “Malig- nant Diseases of the Skin,” with remarks by Drs. B. Bronson, M. B. Hartzell and F. J. Shepherd. The report of the commit- tee on statistics was recelved and adopted. Dr. J. A. Fordyce presented a paper on “Endothelioma and Angiosarcoma of the Skin" and Dr. A. Ravogli treated the sub- ject “The Etiology and Pathology of Cu- taneous Cancers.” Laryngological Association. The session this morning of the Ameri- {——--——-- 7 % simptest construction. Worth Te. SC. | $ PEANSYLVANIA AVE. AND 7TH ST. [Rie femme tc OCs | 4 e e ¢ A Special Special odeesongee Men’s Clothing. A combination that offers two Saeco needed things for the wardrobe at less than one of them alone is worth. Choice of a lot of Men’s All- wool and Fast-color Blue Serge, Fancy Scotch Cheviot and Fan- cy Cassimere Suits, Single and Double-breasted, with Single or Double-breasted Vests — and with each suit is given the choice : ¢ H $ = of a Fancy Silk and Worsted or Wash Vest (Single or Double- 00 breasted)—all for Just figure that out. The Suits are better than most $12.50 Suits, and tl fancy vests are worth from $1 to $3. Only while this oovetednentecetetndncedeteseta inne bn lot lasts is this remarkable ag sation of value possible at the price. pened — - ———0 ches—tmporter's sample line; | cts: handsome and all ex: h from $2 75c. eatedededes seshegeote ogee sree 6 Rings —500 Misses’ and cuit | Gold Band) Rings. yngological Association, Dr. Sam- on of Baltimore president, was held in parlors A and B of the «-rlington Hotel. The association began its twenty- second annual meeting yesterday and will tomorrow morning. apers presented today were as fol- “The early diagnosis of laryngeal rand the treatment—Methods of diag- mwsis and general principles of treatment. J. N. Mackenzte hods of treat- ment and th sults,” D. EF Delavan, M. D.; procedures, J. Solis-Cohen, M. D. after oper: report of five cases,"* Arthur Ames Bliss, 1. D.; “Secondary hemorrhage after the use of suprarenal extract,"” F. E. Hopkins, M. D.; “Bullous middle turbinates,” J. nc? Clark, M. D.; ‘“ribroma of the lars E B. Thrasher, M. D.; “Singular exhibitions of partial paralysis of the vocal cords,” C. C. Rice, M.D. The Surgeons. The American Surgical Association, Rob- ert F. Weir, M. D., of New York, president, continued its twenty-first annual meeting this morning in lecture hall No. 2 of Co- lumblan University, the papers presented being as follows: “Benign obstruction of pylorus," Fred- ick Kammerer, M. D., of New Yor! of stomach and p; of Rochester, B. F. Curtis, lass contraction M. D., w York; of stomach,” P. 8. Watson, M. D., of Bo: Diagnosis of cancer of stomach, John ©, Hemmeter, M. D., of Baltimore (by invitation); “Traumatism of stomach, including foreign bodies," Rudolph Matas, D., New Orlea Adhesions of the A. T. Cabot, M. D., of Bostot the oesophagus following t Frederick $. Dennis, M. D., New York. Tuberenlosis Discussed. The American Climatological Association, Dr. Abraham Jacobi, New York, president, met again this morning In the banquet hall of the Arlington. Some of the papers pre- sented were: “Some phases of the tuberculosis prob- lem in Colorado,’ by Dr. Sherman G. Bon- ney, Denver; “Some personal observations on the effect of intrapleural injection of nitrogen gas in tuberculosis,” by Dr. H. P. Loomis, New York; “Subsequent history of patients apparently cured by intitubercle serum,” by Dr. J. Edward Stubbert, Lib- erty (1. Those who have been away from the sanitarium for four years. 2. Those who have been away for three years. 3. Those who have been away for two years. Th who have been away for one year); “Stomach conditions in early tuber- culosis,"" by Dr. Boardman Reed, Phila- delphia; “The phlebitis of advanced phthis- is, with report of cases of phthisis follow- ing abscesses of the hand,” by Dr. R. G. Curtin, Philadelphia. Association of Physicians. The Association of American Physicians, Dr. Edward G. Janeway of New York, president, continued its fifteenth annual meeting this morning at the Cosmos Club. ‘The papers presented were: “Some conclu- sions arrived at after a study of 104 cases of pernicious anaemla,"’ Dr. Richard ©. Cabot, Boston; “Report of cases of per- nicious anaemia with a special reference to the blood findings,” Dr. Frank Billings, Chicago; “Clinical ‘notes on cases of per- nicious anaemia,”’ Dr. Frederick P. Henry, Philadelphia; ‘Proliferation and phagocy- Dr. F. B. Mallory, Boston; ‘Cases larrhoea associated with the presence of strongylus intestinals in the stools,” Dr. W. S. Thayer, Baltimcre; “The organism and lesions of actinomycosis,” Dr. J. H. Wright, Boston; ‘Case of filaria with speci- mens of the adult parasite,” Dr. W. T. Councilman, Boston; “The elimination of deleterious substances from antitoxic sera,” Dr. William H. Park, New York; “Varie- special prices. Handkerchief Special. 1,200 Ladies’ White Cambrie Handker- chlets of exceptionally fine quality; with deep hemstitched edge. Double the Ac special price lg the value price... e Some Stunning Values in Suits and Waists. Ladies’ Tailor-made Suits. % i nat in Wash 1 4 98 for Ladies’ $9.9 Mixtures. Coats Etons, Tight-fitting and Coat Skirts with that peculiar to us draping. Skirts alone worth more than the special price for the entire suit. $3.9 elty patte Embroidery Special. Lot of 35¢. to 48¢. Embroideries that were manufactured expreasly for an under- wear maker—consisting principally of Skirt Ruflling, but In great variety of exclusive aad elaborate pat- 23c. Special. They are not “Mavericks*—every one Speir’s or Silver King—and both are good, honor made Bicycles—fully guaranteed by the makers—and only pos- sible to sell at this price because of the merging of the agencies by the combine—leaving a surplus of production to be quickly disposed of. Every part is perfect—the models embody all the latest improvements. Tailor-made Suits. 50 more—equals of that first-of-the-week lot of $18 values. These were made to our or- der of cloths selected: Camel’s Hairs, Homespuns, Tweeds, Glengarys and Che v- iots, in Black, Brown, Gray, Tan and Blue Silk-lined throughout. for Taffeta Silk Waists worth up to $10. isin, Krostiy Tatteta jas in the nov- It won't take & day to clear them out. Hosiery Special. Only 60 dozen—but the very finest Hose any Indy has ever bought for Sdc. a pair, Fast Black, or with White soles, heels and toes— run from 8 to 10—and the special 33¢ price is. @ Jackets: many styles control, Underwear Special. Ladies’ Low-neck and Sleeveless Vests, taped neck and sleeves or wide Richelieu ribbed front. They are ideal summer Vests to sell at 12%c. The special price comes through a special pur- co} bee ape aaa 1 7G. 20,000 Yards of 18c., 20c. and 25c. White and Colored Wash Goods. Another of the ripe and juicy fruits of over-production. many are novelties many others are staples—India Linens, Victoria Lawn stripes, checks and figures and daintiest colorings and most exclusive designs. We do not know.when a more attractive collection has been gathered together—and_ sure- ly never before has choice been offered at such a price as are these 20,000 yards on sale for tomorrow on Second Floor (West) Silk Waist Patterns. 350 Full-length the at Patterns, in and Hemstitehed Turquoise, old I Waist dest weaves—Vlisee Violet, Shell Combs, etc. 4 Lésa_ than 100 in this lot—bnt_ com: and shadings—and all popular and destral Silks, thotigh there are a very few Rum OC. Tuck Combs, set), Usual the set), Braid Clasps, &c. The the rage now, and while others are taking advantage of this fad to hold up price, we are able to, and shall, sell these 50c. Compare with anybody's. values for gc. ae es ass se Westbrook, with Drs. Wilson and McDanie Minneapolis; “A new pathogenic fungus’ (Streptothrix Schenck), Dr. L. Hecktoen, Chicago; “The existence of bacteria in nor- mal * Dr. G. J. Adami for W. Ford, Montreal. Themes of the Surgeons. ‘The American ; Association of Genlto- Urinary Surgeons, Dr. James Bell of Mon- treal, Canada, president, which began its fourteenth annual session yesterday at the Hotel Raleigh, met again this morning at 10 o'clock, when the following papers were read: “A ureter cystoscope (for male or fe- male) built on a pew model," by Bransford Lewis, M.D., of St. Louis; (a) “A new electro-cystoscope,” (b) “A cystoscope for the catheterization of both ureters,” by W. K. Ous, M.D., of New York; “Antero-pos- terlor subdivisions of the bladder; an im- portant anomaly,” by Eugene Fuller, M.D., of New York. The best method for obtaining urine di- rect from the ureters for diagnostic pur- poses was the subject for especial consider- ation and discussion. The discussion was opened by Dr, F. Tilden Brown of New York, followed by Drs. W. K. Otis and Al- exander of New York. Dr. Malcolm L. Harris of Chicago also took part in the discussion, Orthopedic Association, The fourteenth annual meeting of the American Orthopedic Association, Dr. Harry M. Sherman of San Francisco, pres- ident, was continued this morning tn la- dies’ parlor No, 1 of the Arlington at 10 o'clock, some of the papers read being: “A brace for cervical and high dorsal spon- dylitis,” Dr. Phil. Hoffman, St. Louis: “Some further experiences in the reduction of Pott’s deformity,” Dr. Robert Jones, Liverpool, and Dr. A. H. Tubby, London: “Forcible correction of spinal curvature, followed by paralysis,” Dr. H. Augustus Wilson, Philadelphia; urther observ: tions upon osteo-arthritis of the spine, Dr. Joel B. Goldthwait, Boston; “The char- acter of pathological lesions in rheumatoid cases," Dr. Charles F. Painter, Boston; “Arthritis deformasyjuvenilis,” Dr. A. J. Steele, St. Louix; “On some of the problems involved in the: treatment of lateral curva- ture of the spine,” Dr. Newton M. Shaffer, New York; “Whe results of my observa- Uons In lateral curvature of the spine, clin- fcally, mechanically and pathologically, Dr. A. M. Phelps, New York; “Antero-pos- terior deviation in relation to the correct standing position,” Dr. R. W. Lovett, Bos- ton; “The movements of the normal spine in thelr relation ‘to scoliosis,” Dr. R. W. Lovett, Boston; *Ai suspension pressure chair for scoliosis,” Dr. Phil. Hoffmann, St. Louls; “Retardation of growth as a cause of shortening after cexitis,” Dr. H. L. Tay- lor, New York; ‘Hxcision of the hip in adults in treatment of tuberculosis disease of the hip joimt of: short duration,” Dr. Charles F. Painter, Boston; “What ‘Is the explanation of ithe wasting of the limb in Joint disease?”2Dr. Bdmund Owen, London. Physiologi¢al Subjects. The following papérs were presented at the session thfs morning of the American Physiological Society, Prof. Russell H. Chit- tendon of New Haven, president, which 1s holding its thirteenth’ annual meeting in Anatomical Hall of Columbian Medical Col- lege: “The action of phloridzin on mui cles," Dr. Frederic 8. Lee (and Mr, C. Harrold); “The influence of phlorhizin di betes on lactation,” Graham Lus! “Contributions to the chemistry of the lym- Phatic glands,” Dr. L. B. Mendel (and Mr. R. Nakaseko); “On the decrease in the pro- portion of water in the central nervous sys- tem of the growing white rat,” Dr. H. H. Dohaldson; “Earth currents spreading from street car circuits, P. Lombard “On the chemistry of paranucleo com: pounds,”” Dr. P. A. Levene (and Mr. C. L. Alsberg); “‘Artifictal circulation in the iso- lated kidney,” Dr..Franz Pfaff (and M. P. O. Vejuk-Tyrode), . - Other Bodies. for “choice ‘of 2,000 pieces of thes popular’ Shell Novelties— Hair Brooches, . Side Combs, Large Hair Pins (4 to the ze Hair Pins (1° dozen to fp wee tnnet = aa : t of the diphtheria bacillus," Dr. F. F. { Untrimmed Hats. 23 diferent shapes take Thursday's ta- bles—all fine Satin Straws and Novelty Braids, hand-made, In Black, White, Yel- low, Brown, Navy Blue, Green, 25¢. Ked and Hellotrope. ete. Worth up to $2.50. For choice at..... are all service. Dr. Geo. 3. Huntington of New York, president, continued its business sessions this morning in the ladies’ parlor of the Normandie. The American Pediatric Soctety, Dr. Henry Kplick of New York, president, had the following papers before it at the meet- ing this morning in St. John’s Parish hall, 16th and H streets: “The treatment of hydrocephalus by craniectomy,” Edward P. Davis, M. D., Philade!phia “Intestinal obstruction through a loop formed by Meckel’s culum with ligamentous attachment,” specimen, Irving M. Snow, M. D., Buffalo; specimen, “Sudden death from perforation of trachea and bursting of caseous gland,” Augustus Caille, M. D., New York; “A of leukemia in a child of seven ye J. Mi'ton Miller, M. D., Phil- report of a case of ante-natal into the suprarenal capsule hemorrhage and perirenal tissue, causing death three days after birth from rupture of the hem- orrhagic sac into the peritoneal cavity,” Samuel McC. Hangill, M. D. “Enteric fever in childhoot A. D. Black- ader, M. D., Montreal; ‘Exclusive soup diet and rectal irrigation in typhoid fever,” A. Seibert, M. D., New York. The Congress Officials. The president of the congress is Dr. Henry P. Bowditch, professor of physiology at Harvard. The secretary is Wm. H. Car- malt of New Haven, Conn.; treasurer, New- ton M. Shaffer of New York; chairman of the executive committee, Landon Carter Gray of New York. The following presidents of the compo- nent societies are vice presidents ex-officio: Edward D. Fisher, New York, American Neurological Association; George J. En- gelmann, Boston, American Gynecological Society; Henry W. Stelwagen, Philadelphia, American Dermatological Association; Sam: uel Johnston, Baltimore, American Laryn- gological Association; Robert F. Weir, New York, American Surgical Association; Ab- raham Jacobi, New York, American Clima- tological Association; Edward G. Janeway, New York, Association of American Phy- sicians; James Bell, Montreal, Canada, American Association of Genito-Urinary Surgeons; Harry M. Sherman, San Fran- cisco, American Orthopedic Association; Russell H. Chittenden, New Haven, Conn.; American Physiological Society; George S. Huntington, New York, Association of American Anatomists; Henry Koplik, New York, American Pediatric Society; Oliver P. Wadsworth, Boston, American Ophthal- mological Society; Henry G. Miller, Provi- dence, R. I, American Otological Society. Topics Discussed in Papers. The papers read before the general con- gress yesterday afternoon were: “Adapta- tion of Pathogenic Bacteria to Different Species of Animals,” by Prof. Theobold Smith of Boston; “The Physiological Re- sources of the Body in Its Defense Against Bacteria and Their Toxic Properties,” Dr. Samuel J. Meltzer of New York; “A Study of the Mechanism of Agglutination,” Prof. Harold C. Ernst of Boston; “Relation of Bacteriology to Clinical Medicine,” Dr. Richard C. Cabot of Boston; ‘‘Bacterio Therapeutics, with Especial Reference to Philadelphia; Tuberculosis,” Dr. Edward R. Baldwin of Saranac, N. Y.; ‘The Aetiology of Malaria Fevers,” Prof. William S. Thayer of Bal- umore; “Bacteriology of Dysentery,”’ Prof. Simon Flexner of Philadelphia, The Constituent Societies. The fourteen constituent societies of the general congress held individual sessions yesterday and listened to papers read by the members as follows: American Otological Soclety—Dr. HH. Knapp, New York; Dr. Edward B. 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Keen, Philadelphia; Dr. Charles L. Dana, New York, and Dr. F. X. Dercum, Philadelphia. American Gynecological Society —Dr. W. ile, Ky.; _D H. Wathen, Louisville, 3 r i S Stone, District of Columbia; Dr. W. L. Burrage, Boston; Dr. A. W. Johnstone, Cincinnati; Dr. Hiram N. Vineberg, New York; Dr. G. Richelot, Paris, France; Dr. J. Clarence Webster, Chicago; Dr. How- ard A. Kelly, Baltimore; Dr. E. E. Mont- gomery, Philadelphia; Dr. Reuben Peter- son, Chicago; Dr. J. W. Bovee, Washing- ton, D. C.; Dr. George M. Edelbohis, New core and Dr. A. Lapthorn Smith, Mon- treal. American Dermatological Association— The Dermatological Association held a busi- ness meeting at 9 o'clock in the banquet hall of the Hotel Gordon, Dr. Henry Stel- wagen of Philadelphia presiding. After the business session papers were read by Dr. J. T. Bowen, Dr. G. W. Wende, Dr. G. T Jackson, and Dr. Joseph Zeisler. Thjs as- sociation also met last evening, when pa- pers were read by Dr. J. C. White, Dr. P. A. Morrow, Dr. L. A. Duhring, Dr. W. T. Corlett, Dr. J. C. Johnston and Dr. B, La- powski. American Laryngological Association—Dr. W. L. Glasgow, Dr. T. A. De Blois, Dr. J E. Logan, Dr. J. W. Farlow, Dr. Emil Mayer, Dr. T. R. French. American Surgical Association—Dr. Rob- ert F. Weir, Dr. William L. Rodman and Dr. J. M. T. Finney. Climatological Themes. American Climatological Association—Dr. Frederick I. Knight, Boston; Dr. Arnold C. Klebs, Chicago; Dr. Richard Cole Newton, Montclair, J., and Dr. Charles Denison, Denver, Col. Association of American Physicians—Dr. William Osler, Baltimore; Dr. C. A. Her- ter, New York; Dr. James B. Herrick, Chi- cago; Dr. James J. Putnam and Dr. F. Pfaff, Boston; Dr. Charles G. Stockton, Buffalo; Dr. A. C. Abbott, Philadelphia: Dr. J. P. C. Griffith, Philadelphia, and Dr. E. L. Trudean, Saranac Lake. American Association of Genito-Urinary Surgeons—Dr. Francis S. Watson, Boston; Dr. John P. Bryson, St. Louis; Dr. A. T. Cabot, Boston; Dr. Bransford Lewis, St. Louis; Dr. George E. Brewer, New York: Dr. W. K. Otis, New York, and Dr. Eugene Fuller, New York. American Orthopedic Association—Dr. A. J. Steele, St. Louis; Dr. V. P. Gibney, New York; Dr. A. M. Phelps, New York; Dr. John Dane, Boston, and Dr. George B. Packard, Denver. American Physiological Society—Dr. L. B. Mendel, Mr. E. C. Schneider, Dr. T. B. Aldrich, Dr. G. T. Kemp and Miss S. L. Dewey, Dr. E. T. Reichert, Dr. W. P. Lom- bard for Mr. 4 B. Guenther. Association of American Anatomists—Dr. R. W. Shufeldt, Dr. George S. Huntington, Dr. Joseph A. Blake, Dr. Walton Martin, Dr. B. G. Wilder, Dr. B. B. Stroud, Dr. William Keiller, Dr. C. S. Minot. American Pediatric Society—Dr. Alfred Stengel and Dr. C. Y. White of Philadel- phia; Dr. Rowland G. Freeman, New York; Dr. B. K. Rachford, Cincinnati; vr. G. N. Acker, District of Columbia: Dr. F. Forcheimer, Cincinnati; Dr. Samuel S. Adams, South Carolin: Dr. Augustus Caille, New York. . At a meeting of therapeutists, held at the medical department of the National University, measures were adopted rela- tive to the formation of an American ther- apeutic society. The call was issued by the Therapeutic Soclety of the District of Columbia, and Dr. H. H. Barker, president of the local society, welcomed the delegates and visitors and set forth the object and plan. Dr. F. E. Stewart was chosen tem- porary chairman, following which was a general discussion of the nature and scope of the society. A committee was appointed to draft constitution and by-laws. This committee consists of Dr. F. E. Stewart of New York, Dr. E. H. Long of Buffalo, ° = anise Lamps: strictly reliable Regular’ price. 7) hadaidtE, PENNSYLVANIA AVE. AND TTH ST. Printing Frames, in 4x5, only all sii Regular price, 7 More Housekeep- ing Helps. ‘Things that belp in the spring cleaning. Other things that summer comfort calls for. But at special prices—planned and arranged for, to be offered at this tlne. 50 pais White and Kora Notting: ham Curtains, 3 yards Jong. Pair. 49c. Chentile Table fringed, and fancy colors. 6-4 siz 49c. I3c. 5c. 10c. Dead Stuck, for killin, of insects and bugs. SP! 0c. size Household Paints, the tndestructitie kind, in large cans.. 18c. Dust Brushes, well made... Pine Ter Paper, size 30x40, 1 worth 3e, a sbeet..1.... SRI Cc Acti Rugs, Manahan’s Patent arlue Moth-proof Bags; | worth eae aaa om nom 29c. made by or * 98c. pan’s Rat Food, guaranteed e out rats without Lilling Per can $1.59 Carpet Sweepers, the famons Bissell Carpet Sw SOMEPRNY <o ssc webes ce ness) 19c. 4c. 9c. 3c. 6c. 3c. to them. Patz Pomade, the tmported kind. Dusenberry’s Insect Powder, great vermin exterminator. the Mothline or Tar Camphe package £0F........e.cee g Seal Lye, for n for. Oakley soup Ss Flotilla Soap, white ” the bath. Se. cakes for... —e 1 tlisher’s Italian Borated and Perfumed ie Taleum i é ry “i a GELJ MME OW PENNSYLVANIA AVE. AND 7TH ST. sSoednateenesonionteatontoncnesontontoageeniongentesioaseesnaseesoateotoaloateeseaseesessone aseareateesesseaseadearoarnaseareecoetesceetenteaseatoaty arieefealearoaseeseosaoafoatoatoaseagenrencentengeazeasoaseeseesbeseaseaioacoasoatoaseasensoatbateereeteaseotenieateasoaroatoaseetenteazeefenseatoareazeeseeseeteger | Lamps, and them, this pi ouly Oc. seeeeeeeectreetectetetnte Dr. E. M. Houghton H. Barker, D. Olin Sprigg, George C. Ober, J Robert and N. P. Barnes, this Social Functions. i physicians were entertained socially in many ways last evening. a large number attending an informal smoker at Cosmos Club. The Washington demy of Sciences gave a complimentary entertainment in the lecture hall of Columbian University, the following program being ren ~The Applications of the Kromskop,” Frederick E. Ives of Philadelphia; “The Applications of the Plantascope,” Francis Jenki “Color Photography and Color Printing, N. H. Darton. The members of the American Neurolo) cal Association banqueted at Chamber! Hotel, covers being laid for thirty- Dr. G. M. Hammond of New York, secretary and treasurer, acted as toast- a . and respon were made by Dr. red: ard D. Fisher y York, Dr. F. X. Dercum of Philadelphia, Dr. Mills of Philadelphia, Dr. Wharton Sinkler of Phil- adelphia, Dr. C. T. Knapp of Boston, Dr. G. L. Walton of Boston, Dr. J. J. Puinam of Boston. Dr. Edward B. 1 of Roch- ester, N.Y., Dr. H. jon of Chi- cago, Dr. S. W ngdon of Cincin . Ww. Dr. Smith Baker of Utica, Dr. J. W. Put- nam of Buffalu and Dr. William Browning of Brooklyn. Dr. Samuel S. Adams received at home, No. 1 Dupont circle, introdu: visiting doctors to members of the W: ington Obstetrical and Gynecological ciety. his Sot —— Ordered by Commissioners. The following orders hav the District Commissione That catch basins be constructed as fol- lows, chargeable to the appropriation for main and pipe sewers, 190: One at inter- section of Massachusetts avenue and A street southeast; one at southwest corner lith and East Capitol streets; estimated cost, $120 (23461-6). One at northeast cor- ner of 33d and R strects; estimated cost, $125. One at northwest corner of 32d and R streets; estimated cost, $105 (21300-3). Two at intersection of Delaware avenue and L street; estimated cost, $170. That fire hydrant be erected on the west side of 11th street between K and L streets northwest; estimated cost, That the proposal of Kennedy and Schae- fer to provide additional plumbing work in the Jones and Madison public school buildings and the two manual training school buildings, for the sum of $225.40, Is hereby accepted. ——.—__ Tea Damaged by Storms, CALCUTTA, May 2.—Reports received here from the tea districts show the pros- pects are generally unfavorable. Hail and rain storms have done much damage to the crops. ————— Capt. Mattox Sails for Paris. NEW YORK, May 2—Captain A, H. Mat- tox, press representative of the United States commission to the Paris exposition, sailed for Paris today on the steamship St, ‘Louis. ee Indiana Prohibition Nominees. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 2.—The state conveation of the prohibitionists met here yesterday. Candidates for Congress in the several districts were named as follows? W. H. Crowden, second district; George W. Speedy, third; George H. Church, fourt! Rev. L_A. Wells, fifth; Charles W. Boni tenth; B. Uline, ‘thirteenth, and Rev. D. Powell, eighth. Nominations will be madé for state offices