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THE -yASmCN-GTOJr TIMES, SATURDAY, APEIL SO, 1805. The Washington Times (EVEKT DAT ' THE YE1E.J OWNED AND ISSUED B2" . The Washington Times Company TIMES BUILDING. Eccthwest cobnek Texxstlvxsix Atence juto Tenth sntEEr. Telephone Editorial Rooms, 4SJ, Business Office, 337. Trice, Daily Edition Oao Cent Sunday Edition Three Cents Eytho month - Thirty-live Cents. WASHINGTON, D. 0., APRIL 20, 1S95. Subscribers to "The Times" will confer a fevor by promptly reporting any discour tcsy of collectors, or ncalcct of duty on tlie part of tho carriers. Complaints cither by rrail or in person Mill receive t-ioropt attention. Papers should bo de livered to all parts of tho city bi- 6:30 'clock each tnornins. -including Sunday. TWO PRICES POE GAS. An excellent argument will Ie found it .another column why Congress should regu Taie the price of gas-used in the District. Consumers in Georgetown are charged 25 cents more er thousand than is paid in Washington, and yet both gas companies are practically controlled by the "Washington Gaslight Company. In other large cities it has been found nocossary to curb the cupidity of gas com panies "by fixing the price aud regulating the sale of gas through ordinances. Noth ing has ever been done in the District to protect consumers, becausethe Congres sional committees have heretofore been owned body and soul by the gas monopoly. An opportunity now pre sents iUclf to change this condition. The next Congress will Iks republican, and there will be a reorganization of the District Committees. The Senate Com mittee will probably not be radically chauged, and there may be seme difficulty in securing a favorable report, but the effort is worth the trial, and--a monster petition should be prepared asking for dollar gas. Cat out tlie coupon on this ppg" and sed it to The Times. Add jour nnnies aud influence to secure freedom from tho rule of the gas monopoly. Lt cities have laws regulating the price of jras, and there is no reasou why WashPigfoa should not receive similar treatment. ALEXANDRIA COUNTY POLITICS. Politics in Alexandria county is in a chaotic slate. Party hues aie obliterated aud the contest is between the law abiding and lawlessness, betwixt the roputaWe eleuieut and the bushwhackers of society. It is estimated that mora than one-half the vote is controlled by the oeUair trad: and its kindred dens of vice, and that the present commonwealth at toriwy is the favorite candidate of this disreputable class. Should Commonwealth Attorney John 6n be elected there will probably be no change in afJairs at Jackson City and the outlaw track. Past deeds ate the only criteriou by which future performances oau be judged, ad as Mr. Johnson has here tofore failed to prosecute lawlessness he will likely continue his inaction should the tough element succeed in re-electing him. Now is the time for every reputable voter in Alexandria county to show his colors. Thieves, thugs, gamblers, and dangerous characters of every kind dis grace her toil aud menace the fair name of Virginia. Under the present regime no prosecutions can be had, and If there are respectable candidates who will enforce the law they should be elected. It is a question of law and order, of a State's reputation of freedom from crime, and of protection for the young of both sexes. Ballots should be cast accordingly. CUBAN INDEPENDENCE. It is claimed that a bill has been prepared to submit to Congress for the recognition of Cubau independence. By the time Con gress meets the revolt will be over, the loaders shot or captured, and the struggle for freedom gone from the public mind. Spain has already nearly ended tlie rebel lion, and a few weeks longer will see Cuba once more completely in the toils of her dsopoilers. There is but -one way for Cuba to gain her independence, and that is by a peaceful struggle. Geu. Campos has promised political reforms. Let him see that Cuba is cither represented in the Spanish Cortes or that opportunity is given for a local self-government. Cuba should stand in the same relation to Spain that Canada does to England. As a revenue-supplying province she is the richest of Spain's outside possessions, and liberal treatment now at a time when there i much dissatisfaction would save the ooA of putting down insurrections by forec of arms. The time has gone by when civilized peple will submit to despotic, arbitrary farms of government, especially from foreign sources. Cuba, in demanding her independence, is but folIowinghe general trend of public sentiment. If Cubans could control their Tjwn affairs, subject to the conditions Spain imposes on her own people, they would probably be contented, but as mutters now stand they are justified la protesting. The income tax falls as far Bhort of realizing popular expectation as does the present administration. The cry "Addlcks or nobody" is getting monotonous. Nobody has been the public choice ever since Addicks went into tho race.and stands thebettercbanceof thetwo. Those of our readers who nse gas will recognize the aptness of this morning's cartoon. A large gas bill does not always depend upon the high price of gas, espe cially if the magnifying glasses of the man who reads the meter are of surflcient multiplying power. "Notwithstanding tlie burdensome condi tions imposed Jjy Japan, China can thank her celestial stars that she is iot dealing wrlth the beef trust. The assertion of Candidate Sibley that free silver would make Denver the center of population will not advance the price of town lots in that city. XJndley Murray as a Salesman. (From Printer's Ink.) A small advertisement ought to be an Inspiring exanplo of forceful, graceful English. IMIKSOXAL, lAJtAGltA.ln3. Max O'Rell has not rend "Trilby," though he is a gieat friend of the man who wrote it. Bishop Balsley, tho oldest theologian in Denmark, died last month, aged ninety.. Of his text-book on theology many editions have been sold. A Madrid paper says that the first edi tion -of l'ereda'a now novel, "Penas Ariba" : (5,000 copies); was sold m twenty-one days, and calls this a success unprecedented in Spain. The Rev. Jefferson Lewia, D. D., who died in South Amboy last Friday, was one of the oldest members of the clergy iii-tho Methodist Episcopal Church. When he be gan preaching iu 1829 his salary was $100 a year. Georgu Latimer, tho negro, whoso rescuo from slavery in. 1842 stirred the north to such an extent, is still alive. He lives with his wife in Lynn, Mass., in an alnist desti tute condition, hiivlug recontly suffered a stroke or apoplexy. The people of Bos ton are raising a fund for him. Gabriel Kent, formerly of New York, who died the other day at Detroit, was one of the band or joung men who protected the homes or the Tappans in 1834 and 1835 against pro-slavery mobs. He was also a California ploneir in 1848, but ho returned in 1852 and invented tin foil, from which he made a modest fortune. Mayer & Peti it, 415 Seventh street north west, grand formal opening Monday, April 22. See Monday's Times. A beautiml souvenir to every lady. Tlio Origin of Soinu Grout ItonUs. CHAPTER I. Sunlight streamed over the harbors of New York Bay. A noble ship was slowly plowing her way through the heaving "waters toward her pier. As she neared the dock the large crowd which had assembled could see tho form of a man upon the prow eagerly peering toward land. The boat came to anchor and the crowd pressed toward the gangways. The man had disappeared. CHAPTER II. Joyful were the greetings which the gladsome voyagers aud their equally glad some friends were exchanging, when sud denly the man appeared from the cabin. He was a dark and distinguished-looking foreigner. "What place is this that it is?" he asked in idiomatic French. "It's Noo York," replied the captain. CHAPTER III. The distinguished foreigner was seized "With sudden excitement. "New York!" he exclaimed to his valet de chambre. 'Ne w York! Parbleu! Pierre, make yourself quick to take the baggage to the shore." The faithful Pierre obeyed, and master l and man disappeared down the ladder and were swallowed up in the eddying throng. CHAPTER IV. "Plerrel" It was an exclamation from the distin guished foreigner, and tlie faithful valet turned obedient as . ever. "Pierre, go to the next wharf quick and find if that steamer lying there is about to sail." "Yes, M'sieu," replied Pierre, "it departs in five minutes." "Take the baggage there at once!" cried the foreigner, as he and the valet dashed hastily across the docks and up Into the steamer about to sail for Europe. They had barely time. The sieamer moved the moment they were aboard. CHAPTER V. "Ah, ha!" said the distinguished for eigner, as he leaned over tlie railing and regarded the rapidly vanishing shores. "It makes itself good. Now I will go to my beloved Paris and write my great work on 'Impressions of American Life.' " Chicago Record. WV A C BENEFIT A SUCCESS. The C. A. C. GymnnHt Volunteered Their Services and Rave a Fine. Kxlilbltloii. The gymnastic and athletic exhibition give nat the club house of the Washington Athletic Club for its benefit las night was one of thebest enteratinments of the kind ever given in this city, both iu point of numbers of participants and in quality of work done. The benfit was a thorough success both in a financial and athletic sense. In addition to the members of the "W. A. C. who took part, Prof. John CroEsley and the gymnasium team of the Columbia Athletic Club were a prominent feature aud the work of the visitors was a revelation to many of the spectators for it was of that sort seldom seen outside of professional ranks. The programme included exercises on the horizontal and parallel bars respectively, by Sewell, Ross, Allen, Craig, Harmon, Shelley and Prof. Crossley, all or C. A. C. The sparring bout between Dr. Vou Lindgren and Prof. Carter being an exhi bition, though a spirited one, no decision "was rendered. In high kicking and jump ing, Hugh. Eider, McElhone, Dudley and Craig, of C. A. C, took part. Hough and Dudley kicked eight feet, eight. In the high jump Hough went over tho bar at five feet, eight. Bobby Elderdid hi fancy kick ing. In the pole vault I) udloy and Emmons each vaulted nine feet, eight inches. Sewell, Ross and Prof. Crossby gave their famous acrobatic act in very finished man. ner. The Roman ladders with Thomas, Nolan, Mainstay, and ten of the juniors and seniors was an excellent performance. Hugh Lyons, 125 pounds, and O'Neil, 115 pounds, both of W.A C, gave a spirited contest with the gloves for three rounds, which was declared a draw. In the wrestling contest between E. Schafhirt, W. L. I., and Akers, of the W. A. C. no decision was rendered. Sbakteforeand Graham, of tho BuoitCork Club, are artists in contortion work, and they nitroduced a number of .jw tricks, which were roundly applauded. At the conclusion or the performance the C. A C. athletes who volunteered their services for the occasion and i-j'itnhuted matenaly to make it a puccess, weie gen erously entertained by President Rich ards and other officers of the W.isnington Athletic Club. Famous Chess Tlnyer Here. J. F. Leo, the famous English chess ex pert, is in the city, and will play simul taneously against all comers this evening, at the rooms of tho Washington Chess, Checker and Whist Club, No. 612 Tweirth street northwest. It is announced that any member of the club may secure a board and a place in tho gamo by paying a fee of fifty cents. Mr. Leo has contested in all the famous matches in thiB country, and at one time won tho championship of the worldin agameplayedoncertainlines. The event is looked forward to with much inter est by tho Iocal players. Ex-Got. Porter FhIIh Tj iicoiikcIouh. Indianapolis, Ind., April 19. While out walking this evening at 6 o'clock ex Gov. Albert G. Porter fell to the pavement unconscious, suffering with an acute at tatck of vertigo. An acquaintance pass ing in a carriage saw him fall, and with Uie assistance of others carried him to a conveyance, in which he was taken to his home. While no immediate results of a serious nature are anticipated from Mr. Porter's unfortunate attack, his advanced age will retard his speedy recovery. One of Mr. Fegnn's Ilelrs Missing. Marshal Wilson's returns to the pro bate court yesterday stated that oue of the heirs under the will of the late John Fegan could not "be found. His name is given in the will as James Fegan, but in the return he is called James M. Fegan. His share of tlie estato is not definitely known at this time by any one, but will probably be $10,000 to $20,000. Another Bpi1 Infant Found. A dead colored infantwas brought to No. 3 police station about 4 o'clock last even ing by Armstead Bunday, colored, who said he found it in a sewer at Twenty second and O streets northwest. This makes the seventh or eighth dead infant fouud in that precinct during the past two months. THDRBER'S S1ILIMYISIT0R He Represented Himself as Vice President Stevenson's Nephew. Told a Cock-and-Bull Story and Wanted to Borrow Eovon Dollars But Didn't Succeod. Mr. Henry Thurber was selected last week as the victim of a confidence scheme which, however, did not work, for the good and sufficient reason that tlie President's private secretary was notably lacking in confidence in the claims preferred by the young man who essayed to deplete his pocketbook. It wasin tho afternoon whcn'Mr. Thurber iiad left the White House and returned home. While he was enjoying a quiet smoke there was a ring at the door and word was brought him that a nephew of the Vice-President wished to see him on business of the utmost imporatnace. Without waiting to change his smoking jacket, Mr. Thurber hastened do wif stairs where he found a very smiling young man who introduced himself as Mr. Stevenson, jr., nephew of the Vice-President. The query as to tlie nature of tlie tirgen I, business elicited tho reply that the smiling young man found hlrnbelf in a most embarrassing predicament from which he wished the immediate aid of the President's private secretary toextricate himself. As a stranger in tlie city he had arrived that morning, only to find when he went to pay ins bill at the hotel and purchase his ticket to continue his journey that he was exactly $7 short of tho requisite amount. Of course, had the Vice-President been in town the difficulty would have been atonce obviated, but as It wufl, neither the Vice President nor any member of his family happened to lie inOVashlngton at that tune and therefore recourse had to be had to a stranger. In this strait, it had suggested itself to tlie yoiingmanthatif he could sec theP resident's private secretary things would be settled at once in the most satisfactory manner. Of course, the nephew went onjo explain that in so applying to Mr. Thurber he had recourse to a plan in which ixysonal morti fication was mixed, to such largo degree that he had hesitated for a long Umeberore making up his mind to apply for the sum stated. Mr. Thurber responded in the pleasantest rastuon tnat it wouiu give mm tne mosi unmitigated pleasure to accommodate the Vice-President's nephew in this or any other matter provided lie could establish his iden tity. Failing to do so, tho President's private secretary failed to see how or Hi what manner he could accommodate the young man with tho desired sum or $7. Thereupon the young man parted com pany with his smiles, and after a useless protest that he was being misunderstood and treated with unfairness In being thus laid under suspicion, pulled himself to gether and made a digiulfied retreat. Coincident with his departure Mr. Thur ber communicated with police headquar ters, but. so tar the young man has n6 been located, neither has the Vice Presi dent the slightest knowledge of the ex istence of any such nephew. Mrs. Lamout lias returned from her trip to New York, where she spent Easter Sun day. Quite recently the Secretary of War has added to his establishment or turnouts a fine new Victoria of the latest design and most stylish appearance. Since the Tine weather has become an es tablished fact the young daughters of the Secretary of War have iven enjoying them selves driving about the city in their square straw village cart, to winch is harnessed one of the handsomest little ponies in the city. Sometimes the children are ac companied by a groom or nurse, but gen erally the four seats in tho odd looking little square trap are occupied by the three little girls and a school iriend whom they have taken out for the afternoon. Even the youngest or tlie girls understands driving the docile pony, and take turns in handling the reins as they spin along the asphalted streets . r Mrs. Benet, widow of the late Gen. Benet, is contemplating making a change in her plans, and instead of going to France at once to make her future home in Paris witli her son, Mr. Laurie Benet, she now thinks of putting off her departure from this country until the late autumn. Should she do so, Mrs. Benst will spend the warm weather at her summer home at Sorrento, on the coast of Maine. Hon. George Curzon was out enjoying tho fine weather yesterday afternoon and tak ing in the sights or the West End at oue and same time. -Miss Nancy Leiter took him for a long drive in her high T cart for an hourvor more, during which time many or the fashionables who have been desirous of seeing the distinguished Englishman prior to the marriage, had an opportunity of gratifying their wish. The marriage of Miss LuIaAppich, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Appich.to Mr. Christopher Rammling, will take" place Tuesday evening, 30th instant, at half past7 o'clock, at the FirstReformed Church, Sixth and Nstreetsnorthwest. The marriage or Miss Laura V. Snowdon, daughter of Mr. William Snowden, of Laurel, to Mr. George Croby de Lannoy, of Chester, Pa., will tftko place at 7 o'clock on the evening or the 20th Instant, at the Laurel Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs John McLean are spending some time in Now York at tho Waldorf. Mr. Bax-Ironsido is among tho number of persons from this city who is spending some time in New York. Mrs. Winthrop Gray and daughter, Miss Gray, have been spending several weeks in Washington, where they have had apart ments at th,e Everett?. Mrs. Chiids, of Philadelphia, is in tho city visiting Mr. and Mrs. Morris Adler, Dr. and Mrs. JohnKurtzhaveastheirguest their cousin, Mrs. Crulkshanks. Adelightful reception wasgivonlasteven ing by Mrs. Louisa Mann to the graduating class or the Elizabeth Peabody Kindergarten Normal Training School, at her handsome residence, bundorland Place. The oc casion was made ono or pleasing interest to the young ladies who have equipped them selves for tho beautiful work of the kinder garten. Thero was a large assemblage present, among those in attendance being several or the teachers in this kind of work in Washington. The graduates were Miss Bristow, Miss Carr, Miss Pogue, Miss Noble and Miss Haines and Miss Irving. Among the guests were Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Kent, Mr. E. T. Porter, Mr. B. P. Mann, Prof, and Mrs. Bauer, Mrs. Barnard, Mr. Horace Mann, Miss Sobb, Miss Baker, Miss Ewiug, Miss Stuart, Miss Doollttle, Miss Moote, Miss Donovan, Mr. W. S. Boyd, Mrs. Harvey, and Mr. Atkins. The entertainment was in part music by Miss Bristow aud Mrs. Mann. Refresh ments were served. Smitll's Flowers. J. IL Small & Sons, Fourteenth and G streets, Washington, D. C, and 1153 Broad way, New York. Special attention to or ders for all outgoing ocean and other steamers. Flowers tojdl points by express. Fine American Beauty and Bafbnness Rothschild roses, violets, and orchids. Mectiiifr of "Women Frlendn of. lpor Lo. Tlio Washington Auxiliary of the Women's National Indian Association met at tlio Ebbitx yesterday at 11 a. m. Tho officers of the society are: President, Mrs. A. G. Wilkinson; recording secretary , Miss A. W. Craighead; treasurer, Miss Eosa Wright Smith; corresponding secretary, Mrs. T. H. Alexander. Miss Fletcher spoke of lands in severalty f o r the Indian Planked shad dinners every Sunday at Marshall Hall. Steamer Macalester leaves at 11 a. in. and 2:30 p. m. w . .. I A $ Saks and Company W're Not Greedy, We4 wouldn't sacrifice one point of quality for the S sake of prof it. It's our whole store-life to serve you I faithfully. We're after everybody's trade but we J want to win it on our deserts. Cheap, But Good. t How good you can best know by making a I few comparisons. Put our S7.50 Suits and T Overcoats beside what are $10 elsewhere f anywhere our $8.50 beside the $11 and f ; $10 beside the tklf .- litis-. 4 - 1 - "pan out" as we promise, your money's here-1 for you. You must have satisfaction, no mat- ter what it costs us. You don't have to pay f the best price to get honest value. Just un- f wl f derstand there's nothing in this great store you can'ttrust f At S7.C0 Single and Doublo-ureasteu Sacks and Cutaways In plain aud fancy ft Cheviots, Cassimeros, etc. Clay Fabric Cutaway Coats and Vests. Light weight A X Overcoat3 iu sovoral stylus at $S.C0 a full dollar's worth moro quality than at $7.50. V At $10 "oceans of 'om" Suits and Overcoats Business and "Sunday" Suits "Top 9 Coats" and large ones. ft A man's doesn't need a either of these grades. And others that's a clincher. a The maker said we were making a mis take asking so little. That was five years ago. To-day our order is five times as large as it was then, He acknowledges we knew best. nrtl .. c-o er- marvc uo a. ,$&.;jvj wnar we ten him. Ana we sell .. .. . 4 4 4 4 Black and Tans Lace and Congress. All sizes all satisfaction. 4 4 m AfiA Tip $1.90, $2, Derbys we T mm avbhta a izM. gffift blocks of the same materials have our ia name in the crown. The hatters are a '9 I - --v 4 ' F . .; agents we're principals, tween us and the maker.' 4 4 Lastjiayof the Word n before 10:30 to-night. Next Week's Contest. Put your wits to work. Send us your ideas for a plan upon which to conduct one of our Bicycle contests. To the one submitting: the most Novel, Original and Practical Plan We will give the choice of a Crescent '95 or P. B. Junior Bicycle. With 0very purchase large or small we shall give a coupon en tltllng'youto compete. Te only restriction we place is that the ideas suggested be new In Washington. The new coupons will be ready this mornlncr and must be re turned with your suggestion before 10:30 p. m. Saturday, April 27. ! SAKS & COMPANY I 4 Penn. Ave.l and 7th Street. J CELEBRATED THE BIRTHDAY Saengerbund Has Passed Its Forty fourth Milestone. Choice Solos, Choruses and Becitations, and Addresses Provided Tor a Host of Prominent German Citizens. The famous Washington Saengerbund has passed another milestone In Its history, and last night celebrated the anniversary that places it almost ivithin hail of the half century 'mark. It was the forty fourth birthday and was given a regal baptism of song, with other exercises to match, and lastof all the guests enjoyed a first-class lunch put up by Caterer Alex George. The musical features embraced some choice nuni be rs.includinsolos by F.Rebstok, J. J. Fisher, Leo Stiefel, and Emil Holer, besides which the society gave some of its best numbers. There were recitations also by Mr. James Mahoney; an original poem by Mr. Frank Claudy, an original recitation by Mr. It. Broiler, an original choras also, composed by Mr. Claudey especially for the occasion, in which sons love, friendship, and wine were the lead ing features, and an address each by the president and by Mr. Anton Eberly and others. i, Tlie Sangerbund adopted a resolution last night, as a part of the proceedings, de claring its purpose to build a large addition in the rear of its'cltib house, to be used for concert purposes and for festival occasions, the work of construction to begin next rail. The evening) was most pleasantly spent. Among thOBe that thronged the parlors were noted tn4 following ladies and gentle men: Presid&'t John Waldman, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Sctimid, Mrs. T. Reiner, Mr.jind MrsKThomas B. Walker, Miss Lou Reiner, Missel Bertha Arth, Miss- Louisa Hasch, Mr. Cuarles Hasch, Mr. Joe Moser, Mr. Harry Ivtpnheimer, Mr. and Mrs. Seth Johnson, Mraud Mrs. M. GIca6er, Mr. and Mrs. Ledererj Miss Ella Schniid, Mr. R. Schmidt, Mrand Mrs. Louis Hartig, Mr. and Mrs. aajus. l.. is.eese, air. anu .airs. Charles I)isrner, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Colignan, Captain and Mrs. William F. Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. Donch, Mr. and Mrs. Lerch, Mr. arAl Mrs. Donch, jr.; Miss Clara Donch, Miss 'Louise Donch, Mrs. George Atkinson, Miss D. Guseking, Dr. Wagner, Dr. J.-W- Abel, Mr. Jacob, Mr. James Mahoney, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Eberly, Mr. and Mis. William L. Elterich, Mr. and ,Mrs. George J. Mueller, Mr. and Mrs. William Lutz, Mrs. C. Lerch, Mr. aud Mrs. A. F. Jorss, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Leitz, Mr. and Mrs. Schneider, Miss E. Sampsou, Mrs. Sampson, Miss R. Samp son, Mr. William F. Yierhoff, Mrj K. Schlecht, Messrs. Jacob Karr, uenry Streitberger, Louis Faber, L. Dietrich, F. Hart. William Elterich, W. Berons, Henry Scheuermann, W. Hagemann, John W. Lehmann, Stephen Hcrtbreslir, H. L. Blout, L. R. Tinton, C. C. Beulridge, C. Ludlngton, S. C. Lovejoy, Capt. Abram Hart, D. M.Burbank, C. Exel, W. Hanne maiin, Anton Lerch, J. Huck, Th. -Koll-meyer, H. Ludlngton, E. Propping, Chas. Hoscb, Henry Nolda, Adolph Wuerdeman, Frank Ciandy, J. J. Fisher, James Ma honey, E. Haler, Robert G. Paul, Samuel Sawtill, George F. Hazel, E. S. Hall, C. A. Cotterill, Joseph Pach, T. J. Klamberg, Leo Stiefel J Misses Bertha Arth, Lillie Hasch, Mr. "and Mrs. Walker, Dr. Chris topher Strack, edKor of Washington Jour nal; Frank Tharp and Emil Holer. 4 Saks .and Company f f f $12.50. You needn't go to ft ts - ., inti 'itriteyn if -ll-c? rt-r4- I "tailor's eye" to see value in . the contrast 'twixt ours and i. 4-i4-a Csiiuo, LUctL a . . T; ittor 5 1 .98. - Top Hats $2.50, $3, $3.50 we f I ,40 t K&S Sl I m 4 4 4 4 can't go any higher. We won't charge for name or reputation for anybody. So the 4 sell while made on the same A Nobody be- Dunlap, Youmans, Knox, 3Illler Blocks. All shades. Contest. Get your lists f ? "Saks" Corner." Til Pu Newsboys Received the Flag With Enthusiastic Cheers. ONE HUNDUED ENTERTAINED Gen. J. C. Breckinridge Made the Presenta tion on Eehalf of the Society of the Eons of the American Eevolution Patriotic Airs by a Qnartetto of Singers 830,000 Soon toWo Spent for the New Home. The ceremony of presenting a national flag to newsboys last night at National Rifles' Hall-was made a particularly in teresting event.. The gift was through Geu. Joseph C. Breckinridge on behalf of the District of Columbia Society of. the Sons of the American Revolution, the af fair being under the auspices of the lady managers of the Newsboys' and Children's Aid Society. Of the society there were present its president, Mrs. Cbilds, the MlEses Chllds, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Merchant, Mrs. At water, Mrs. H. B. Macfarlan, treasurer oathe society, and Miss Mordaunt Wilson, the superintendent of the Home. Thu hall was prettily decorated, ','01d Glory" being conspicuous everywhere. The stage was adorned with palms from Mr. Small, the florist. THE DISTINGUISHED GUESTS. On the stage were Judge Joseph K. Mc Cammon, who presided, Rev. Dr. Byron Sunderland, Rev. Dr. T. S. Chiids, acting president of the board of trustees, Rev. Dr. Mackaye-Smitti, Mr. John Tweedale, Gen. Breckinridge, Ho ward Clarke, A. K. Parris,H. B. F. Macfarland, John B. Wight, James Gurley, Gen. Vincent, Assistant adjutant general, Hon. John W. Douglass, Hon. Crosby S. Noyes, Mr. Bernard Green, and Messrs. Pearson, Johnson, Rice and Miller, a quartette who sang patriotic airs. The newsboys to the number of one hun dred, occupied the seats on the left of the stage, while the Victor Drum Corps, twenty-fonr in line, under Capt. R. S. Fletcher, and Instructor Fjigatc, took po sition on the right of the stage. After prayer by Rev. Dr. Sunderland, the quartet Bang "America," and they were followed by a concise and interest ing statement of the history of the Aid Society by Dr. Chiids. ne said among other things that the uew home for the so ciety would soon be an accomplished fact, as the $30,000 bequest of Mrs. Moul toa was now, after tedious litigation, available by the trustees. Dr. Chllds referred with regret to the fact that Mr. Noyes had decliued to be re-elected presi dent of the board. REV. DR. SMITH'S TALK. Dr. Maekaye-Smlth then talked in a de lightfully free and easy conversational style to the boys about the flag and the heroes of the revolution, aud explained to them the meaning- of the flag and the citizen's duty to that banner. Then the Victor Drum Corps blew a blast and rat tled a rattle which all but raised the roof, J and did raiso the newsboys to the high 1 est pitch of excitement. They then listened lo o r"" uI is like a dealer buying from a EMAN BROS. Cor. 7th and E Sts. Do Yon Want If so, write your name and address in this coupon and send it to THE TIMES. NAME nnr :.:1 ADDRESS.! .. You can help to save Washington a half million dollars each year by writing your name and address in the above coupon and sending it to THE TIMES, to be used in preparing a petition to Congress asking for cheaper gas. S1LSBY & COMPANY, Bankers and Brokers, Stocks, Bonds, Grain, and Cotton. OFFICES: New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington. Local Offices: Metropolitan Bank Bulldln;. Exclusive private "Wire. Cor. 7th and Pa. Ave Long-distance Telephone, SOS. Seventh and F Streets. to two humorous recitations by Mr. John Tweedale. The presentation of the flag was made personally by Gen. Breckinridge. He made an eloquent address on the general subject of patriotism. Eieut. Dorsey, of the Marine Corps, near the close of the speech setpped on the stage with the lieantiful flag. Ollie Morgan, representing the newsboys, received the flag amid heers. The quartet and the audience sang "Star Spangled Banner," which, with the tenediction, closed the exercises. "Women Excluded From Suffrace. Lafayette, Ind., April 19. In tlie su preme court Judge Everett held, to-day, in the suit of Mrs. Helen Gouger, who sought to recover damages from the elec tion board for refusing to allow her to vote at last November election, that under the national and state constitutions women were excluded from suffrage, and decided against Mrs. Gougar. The decision is important because it is a test case. New Yorlc Stoclc Exchanzo. Furnished t?r SUsbr & Co.. bantora ami brokers, MotroDOlitan Bank Building, Fifteenth fclroet, opposite Treasury, Washington. IX O Od Men Low Closing American Tobacco 90 U9 99 X Atchison. Topeka, & a F. 5i 6 5? 6 B. &O M5d 56 51J4 54i C. C.C. mi 40 4OJ.4 48 Canada Southern 5".'?4 K 52l 521A Chesapeate & Ohio 1H lst 13H lSi C, B. Jz ynincy 74W 74& 73Ji 73, Chicago Gas . 71? 714 71 71J4 Delaware, Lack. & West.. ltoi IGOi 159-JJ 15'JJi Delaware & Hudson VST 127 127 IS- Distillers fc Cattle Feed.. 15s 15$ 15 15 Erie HVi im 11 Hh General Electric Co 33h S44 83J6 33JS Jersey UnntraL KH 93 93 93 xouisvillo A NashYille... 54 55 54 545-r LakeShoro 1414 UUS 141& 141tr, Lake Erio & Western.... 21H 51& 20-H S5P5 Manhattan 11S& IISVj. HT?, 117 iiiMourt Paclnc i5W 23fc aift 25 New England K 39 3 39d Northwestern. ..... 96 96J4 93i s3 Northern Pacific Prerd lSj 19$ 1! 19t National Load Co. SiH 33 34kt SJSg N. T. Central 99 S9& 93 9s) Omaha 345(, ZQi 34 Ont. & Western 17& lTJa 1" 17 Pacific Mail 21 Siiyx S3-K 23K Pullman P. C. Co 164 lfij lWfct 163 Headlnsr. 145ft 1455 14 W4 hock Island E6 664 toy 63 Southern Railway 12 12 li?4 12 Southern K'y oroferretL. . 35 35 34$ 34tS Et.Paul 60 6Cnj 60V4 eow SntrarTrnst 107 107 105i 10C Tennessee Coal & iron. .. 22! 22 21 21 Texas Pacific IOI9 10 10 10 Union Pacific 12 13. 13J4 13J4 U. H. Cordase 5 5 5 5 Western Union TeL SSi St-i ES?s S Wabash preferred ....... 16 1G 155 15 WheeL & L. 2 12J 12 12? 12 Chicago Board of Trade. Closa. Wheat: May July ...-. Corn.- May July OAIS: May July. ;.... Pork: May July Lakk 7 May July, Spare Bibs: May July 5S 59 15 16 23 27 12.27 12.50 6.90 7.05 6.27 6.40 Bnltluioro Markets. Baltimore, April 19. Flour firm, un changedreceipts, S,G6-t barrels; ship ments, 4,994 barrels; sales, 1,050 barrels. Wheat strong spot and month, 65 -14a 05 1-2; May, 63 5-S; July, 63 l-4a63 1-2; steamer No. 2 red, 62a62 1-4; receipts, 1,673 bushels; shipments, 24,000 bushels; stock, 140.679 bushels; sales, 15,000 bush els; southern rheat by sample, G3a66; do. on grade, 62 3-4a63 3-4. Cora firm spot aud monUi, 50 l-4a50 3-8; May, 50a 50 1-4; July, 51 bid; steamer mixed, 483-1 a 49 receipts, 16.9S2 bushels; ship ments, 23,714 bushels; stock, 312,419 bushels; sales, 12,000 bushels; southern white orn, 49 l-4a50 1-4; do. yellow, 49 3-4a5t. Oats quiet and easy No. 2 white western, 37a37; No 2 mixed, 33 1-2 a34 receipts, 4,792 bushels: stock, 147, 078 bushels. Eye quiet No.2, 61a62 stock, 20,961 bushels. Hay firm de maud good good to choice timothy, 13.00 al3.50. Grain freights quiet. Tales fairly steady. Sugar, butter, and eggs firm, un clianged. Cheese quiet and uuclianged. TVashlnstou Grain Market. eportlby the GralaExcuange. Spring: patent flour, per barrel, 3.60a Op"n. High. Lsm. mi 59? 594 ,60 59 45K 4G 45K 46t 4G 48 23 2S 2S 27I 27& S74 12.07 12.35 12.07 12,33 12.00 12.30 6.S3 6.90 6.85 7.00 7.05 7.00 6.30 6.S0 6.27 6.35 6 43 6.35 We don't wa'nt our ads to appear ex aggerated nor do we want tlie reputation, of being boasters but sometimes we nave such surprising values that we're almost afraid to advertise them for this very reason. We say our $10 suit is the best in the city because we honestly believe it's so and the great number we're sell 'ing convinces us we're right. We're manufacturers and can well afford to put better cloths better trimmings and better finish on ours. Your buying of us wholesaler. Try us once. N. W. SO BRANCH HOUSE IN THIS CITX. Cheaper Gas FINANCIAL. Equitable Co-operative Building Association. Those who contemplate building; or the purchase of property, or have mortages to payoffandneedmoney.shouldascertainte terms noon whichloanscanbeobtamedfrom, the Eauitable. L are made, repayable mmontbly installments. Settlement in full or 111 nart roar be mad- at oans ony time. Interest is ctiy Oianred to date of settlement. When part of a loan is settled tne UlOQIItty iitliii.ui- .a reduced proportionately. Bor f rowers ar extended ev ry ra cility and encouragenientt'- re turn loans and pay for thej property. O Hi "K issne or stock open forsubscriptian X H r I I and first payment on and after aui-uABril 16. Shares S2.50 monthly. ASSETS. S1.-UC.305.16. Information concerninsr the advan tages, terms, how to Droceed, Ac can be obtained upon application at the office. EQUITABLE BUILDING. 1003 Fst.nw. Thomas Somerville. President. A. J. Schafhirt. Vice President. Geo. W. CasUear. 2d Tice President. John Joy Edson. Secretary. Interest Paid Upon Deposits. LNTERESTIS ALLOWED ONLTEFOSIT3 On daily balances subjectto check. Thosewhohaveaccountaopenthat usuallyhavebalanceatotheircredit should consider the advantage of such balances EAKNING INTEREST It is credited on your pas3 boot, added to the principal and made subjectto your check. JOHN JOY EDSON. President JOHN A SWOPE. Tic President. H. S CUMMINGP. 2d Vice President. JOHN R. CARMODT. Treasurer. ANDREW PARKER, Secretary. Washington Loan & Trust Co. Cor. 9th and F Sts. Workingmen and others whose occupations prevent them from making deposits durics; regular banking hours will find it con venient to visit the Union Savings Bank, 1222 FSt.H.W, which is open EVERT SATURDAY NIGHT between the hoursof 6andS. (Fou r per cent, interest on savings account.) Garments Stored All Summer For S1.00. OVERCOATS, FUR CAPES, DRESS SOTS and CARIUAGE HOBES kept In cold storage rooms, where moths cannot devour nor buffalo bugs de stroy, for tho small sun of Oue Dollar f 1 for tho season. TrunSts cf Clc thin?, lings and (. ir pets, stored and guaranteed against moths, etc, at the lowest possible rates. American Sccuritv & Trust Co. C .T. BELL. President. Fireproof Storage Warehouse 1140 lath St. Banking House 1140 13th St. 3.73; spring straight flour, per barrel, a 25 a3.50; winter patent flour, per barrel, 3 20 a3.33; winter straightflour, per barrel, 2 90 a3.10: winter extra flour, per barrel, 2 40a 2.30; clipped white oats, per bushel. H9a40: No, 2 white oats, per bushel. 37a3S, No 2 mixed oats, per bushel, 33 J. -2a341 2.Ni. 2 yellow corn, per bushol, 52a52; No 2 white corn, per bushel, 52a32; No. 1 timothy hay, per ton, 13.00al3.50; No. 2 timothy hay. per ton, ll.50al2.00; No. 1 mixed L ly, per ton, 11.00a 12.00: No. 1 clover hay, per ton. 9.00al0.o0; No. 1 cut hay, per ton. 13.00aI4.00; bulk bran, per ton, 17 30 a 18.50; bulk middlings, per ton, lbOOi 18.50; rye straw, per ton, 13 00al3 50; wheat straw, per ton, 5.30a6 00 Tho above quotations for car lots delivered on track, Washington. The Washington Grain Elevator, Dela ward and Florida avenues northeast, sell flour, grain, hay, and feed in less than car lots at the quotations of the Washingioa, uram jixenange. a. xiAisit &. SON. t