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The Washington times., 1895-02-25
FREE LIBRARY PATRONS.
Boys and Girls from the Sums Delight
in Reading.

The free library Of Philadelphia came into
existence ten months ago under the win of
the late George s. Pepper, wholeft $500 600
for the purpose, out of the interest of which
the present alterations in Egyptian hall are
being made at a costof$5 900 ThecityGave
$25 900 for the support Of the library during
the year 1894. The amount wascxpendedfOr
running expenses and the salaries of en-
ployes, says the Philadelphia Times.
Seven thousand people are regular men,
bers of the library, and $500 books are
taken out every week. As no one particular
class OF people resorts to the Philadelphia
library IL may virtually be said to represent
every state of society in the city, from those
who go there to read because they have
nothing else to do. to men and women who
could easily afford membership in older IL
braries. AS an educator the library would
fail short of its purpose if it excluded per-
SONS whose outward appearance was not
exactly agreeable from an aesthetic stand
point, but who are really seeking profitable
reading.
1t is hard to believe that boys and giris
from tWelyet tofifteen yearSofage and dTCared
up in the very breath of the Sums that ex-
listed there some years ago could take Il de-
ligh5 in reading Popes translation of the
''Iliad" or in pouring over Shakespeare's
plays by tie hour. Yet. relatively speaking,
Rittenhouse square does not produce a more
precocious o. interesting set OF youngsters
than are to be found at the reading tables
OF the cosy library, whose windows look out
on the little park, which is the pride of St.
Mary street in summer time.
Every afternoon fifty children fresh from
school trip into the library to return their
books and get new ones. The crowd is COM
posed of little Italian boys and girls, some Of
them with faces not too clean and hands to
correspond; bright-faced colored lads and
smart Hebrew children-all ian orderly line
waiting to etsome bookthata playmate has
recommended" They arequickt learnthe
meaning of any new word or phrase, and
make immediate application of it III talking
to one another.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
Officers of the Fourth battalion Obicc
to Their Armory Quarters.

Officers of the Fourth Batta lion object
to Their Armory Quarters.
The officers OF the Fourth Battalion,
District OF Columbia National Guard. are
full of Indignation at the assignment of
quarters i'll the new armory, and some OF
them do not hesitate to express their dis
satisfaction in strong words of criticism.
All the property, both government and
private, in the possession OF this battalion
was moved on Saturday from the Center
Market building to the new armory. and,
as yet, the men are unaware OF the con
dTtion OF affairs Bat some officers in
authority state without hesitation tlat
Col. Clay would have had much less than
fun regiment ar his turnout on WasHlngton's
Birthday had the enlisted soldiers OF tie
Fourth known how they were To be treated
in this matter, and it is predicted that be-
fore long storm of discomfort W Ill make
things interesting in this battalion.
One officer, when asked by q Times re-
porter, made the following statement:
THE quarters assigned the Fourth in the
new armOry are entirely Inadequate TO the
needs Of the battalion. and it Will be alb
Solutcly impossible 10 store With any or.er
the great amount o f property held by tliis
command. Ofcolrse We can pile il up IN the
rooms, and, in fact, that is all we can do.
we VIII use every effort 10 get more
room in The new bliding, but should We fail
in this, l suppose we shall find aceommo-
dations elsewhere
The Third and Fifth Battalions will
move to-day and the Second and Sixth
Tuesday.
All the companies are packedup and ready
| 10 transfer headquarters as soon as the
/ order reaches them.
Capt Harry Walsh, superintendent of
the arnory, will assume control in the new
building to-day, ana within a day or so the
regular routine Will be resumed, but Just
now the guardsman's quarters present u
very dcsolate picture.
The following transfers in the National
Guard have been announced First Sergt.
J. T. Nichols, sergt. l.. Y. Bosser, and
Corp Will McHenry from Company A,
sixth Battalion, TO Company =, Fourth
Battalion.
The term Of service of Corp. Paul Brandt,
Company A, Sixth Battalion, having ex-
pred, ne has reenlisted in Company b,
Fourth Battalion.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
STANDING
ROOM ONLY.

Our stores are packed all day
long with eager buyers, who
are sharing in the benefits af-
forded by the REED, HEBRON
g. co. BANKRUPT STOCK of
Clothing now being sold here
at the most ridiculously low
figures ever put on reliable
and seasonabIe clothes-an
avalanche of Buyers. But,
there's a bargain for each and
every one of 'em.
Hens Working Pants-worth sl.5O-now
5sc.
Ken's Dress Pants-worth s2.25-now
s5o.
Mems Extra Fine Pants-wOrth $500
now 81 IS.
Mems English Corduroy Pants-wOrth
So 50-noW S1.85.
Mons Au-Wool Hair-line Pants-worth
50 75-1ow Sl.50.
Eeu's Business suits-worth Ss.00-now
S3 go.
Melton and Kersey overcoats-worth
sl2 0O-now S5. so.
Mems Dress saits-wOrth slO.oo-now
S5. 40.
Mems Clay Worsted suits-Rsgent cut
worth Sl5.oo-reduced for this week to
1925.
Een's Storm UIsters-worth SO. OO-now
$40.
Genuine English Kersey 0vercoats-4S
inches long -aouble-warp Italian lining
silk stitched -4-inch velvet collar-worth
SIS 00-our price for this week, S6.25.
Bows Combination suits-eXtra pants and
cap TO match-worth S3. .5o-noW 81 60.
Children's Suits-worth Sl.50-now Csc.
e5c.
100 dozen English Corduroy Knee Pants
worth 81 5O-now CSC.
2-5C0 PAIRS ChIldren's All-wool Knee
Pants-Worth 75c-reduced 10 37c.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
AN ENERGETIC EMPEROR.
William Is Anxious to Speak the purcst
OF French


Correspondents at the court of Berlin
send accounts OF the great energy and nerve
Of the young German emperor. He is not
content, they report. with being the head
OF the state, but is eager to manage all of
IFS departments and to leaycn and set them
to fermenting with his own peculiar ideas,
says the Youths Companion.
He urges the kaserin to like activity.
She confines her work, however, to re-
liGious and educational matters, having
erected thirteen new churches in the last
five years, and being an active member OF
eleven charitable organizations in Berlin
and almost as many in different provinces
An anecdote is told of the young emperor
which shows that he is as Jealous to be
right as to rule. lie is q hard and constant
student of other languages than his own
and prideS himself upon the purity of his
French and English An eminent French
savant dined with him lately and the en-
peror honored him by talking to him almost
alone during the whole evening.
AT its close he said: ''Wil you answer a
question OF mine candidly, monsieur?''
''Assuredly, sire, replied the guest.
Have / during the evening used any
word or phrase which is cot pure French?''
There was one, but only one, vour
majesty" said the savaut, reluctantly.
What was that, demanded the emperor,
somewhat chagrined.
. 'Godailler.' 1t is slang for ito be
drunk. "
The word is in the dictionary of the
Academic" rejoincd William, quickly
True, sire. But it is not used by
Academiciars.
Il thank you, 1 VIII remember that"
said the kaiser, anXiously.
If the countless young American men
who have the emperors energy and desire
to Influence the lives of others without his
power would be as earnest in the struggle
to he right. even in trifles. they might help
their generation as effectively as any king
or kaiser.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
SCOPE OF ANCIENT RELIGIONS.
Hon. II. A. Coffecn's Lecture Before the
TheosophicaI Society.

Theosophica1 Society
Hon. Il. A. Coffeen, of Wyoming, a mem
Der OF The Theosophical Society, spoke to a
large and appreciatiye audience at 7he So
ciety's Kali. No. 419 Tenth street north
west, last evening on the "origin and
and scope Of the ancient religions
He prcfaced his remarks by stating
that the society was very modest in max
ing its chief object the establishment
OF the nucleus of a universal brother
hood OF humanity, of which the world To-
day was very much in need. He said that
recent discoveries of noted scientis is
ali furnished uDdonbted evidence that
there was time in an ancient past when
mankind was one in brotherhood ana re-
Iiginus ideas, from which they had grad
ually dTifted into It's present Gispersive
coalition.
The tendency OF all religions, inalud-
ing tie Christian, had been to decadence
OF deterioration of the ancient ideas,
which Jesus had made an effort to bring
back, and this dccadence had been brought
about by the spirit of selfishncss ON all
lines ia contrast to the spirit Of love and
a common brotherhood for which lie made
an eloquent appeal.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Tie captains OF the several teams have
worked hard for the success of the league
and their teams and they deserve credit for
the good showing made by the local bowlers.
The delegates of the Bowling League will
hold business meeting tomorrow evening
at the Washington Athletic Club. at this
meeting the official results will be announced,
and the prizes Will probably be awarded at
the same time
The following table gives tho Individual
standing OF players who have played in
eighteen or more of the foriy-eight games
OF the championship series, including those
OF Saturday evening, 23d Instant
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
"Thc Players" in Dorothy, /,

The opera Of Dorothy" to be given by
the Columbian University 'Players" on Fri
Gay next, March l, at the National Theater,
for tho benefit of the National Homeopathic
Hospital, will be put On this time in a great
deal bet er style than any other opera that
has been produced so far by the "Players y
The ballet, which has been hard at work,
Will be one OF the features Of the play, es-
peeially Mr.. c. Sheridan, the ''premier dan
seurn of the Players, who is acknowledged
TO be one of the best amateurs in this
country. The ladies OF the hospital are do
ing all in their powe- 70 make this perform
ance the leading so 10 event, and the cast
win be one OF the sIiOHG;cst ever put on by
any amateur club.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
NEW X. OF L. ASSEMBLY, ORGANIZED.

District organizer of the Knights OF Labor,
Thomas P. O'Dea, yesterday evening at the
hall, 6O9 street, organized the colored
steam engineers of this city into an assem-
bly, OF the Knights OF Labor. The new local
starts out with thirty-flve charter members
and has number OF applications for men,
bership on file. The name selected for this
infant organization WIS 1.-The Douglass As
sembly OF Steam Engineers" The following
officers were elected: a. II. Ramsum, mas
ter workman; W. H. Young. worthy fore
man; G. 81. McDowle, recording secretary;
J. 3. Rufin, financial secretary; A. L.
Johnston, treasurer; G. Fl. chatham, worthy
Inspector; J.. Bowie, inside esquire; J. w.
Proctor, ir., outer esquire; Parker Motion,
almoner, and John Proctor appointed past
master workman.
The organizer was assisted by Worthy
Foreman Cuff, of the District Assembly; P.
l.. O'Brien. OF the Carpenters Assembly; L.
J. Rea and j. w. Benson. of the Eccentric
Engineers. and number of other members
OF the order were also present. Speeches
were made and words of encouragement
given to the members OF the new organiza-
ton. 1t was decided to hold the regular
meetings on the second and fourth Sundays
in each month. The new local will bs under
the jurisdiction Of District Assembly sc.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
THESE

Discounts end to-
night:
Mems Hats. l-3 Off.
Bows Hats, 1-3 Off.
Broken lots Underwear. 1-3 Off.
Broken lots Gloves, 1-3 Off.
Broken lots Fancy Shirts. l-3 Off.
Fancy Handkerchicfs. 1-3 Off.
Silk or koOlen Nufficrs, 1-3 Off.
These hold good
for a few days
longer:
Mems Suits, ii TO 1-2 Off.
Mems 0rercOats. IL to ID Off.
Mems Trousers. Ii TO ID OFF.
Childrea's SuitS, Id Off.
Childrcn's 0rcrcoats and Reef
crs, Is Off.
All Fancy NcckNcar, ID Off.
Better avail yourself
of this chance to buy
reliable garments at
less than the price of
inferior ones.
ROBINSON, CHERRY & CO.
Twelfth and F StS.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
Rev. Dr. Merritt mulburd,s Les

Rev DR.. Merritt Hulburd's Lecture
There is scarcely more popular plat
form orator in the country than DR.. Merritt
Hubbard, OF Wilmington, Del, and few more
attractive subjects than America for
Americans" DR.. HulbuTd viii deliver his
new lecture on this subject at the Metropol
itan NJ T.. Church this (Monday) evening,
and doubtless there will be a large audi
ence to hear this great lecturer Senator
Higgins, of Delaware, will preside.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
DR.. SHADES GREAT
Reduction in Price for Office Treat
ment to Suit the Hard Times.

In order that suffering humanity may get
the benefit of DIR. Shades Chloridum Discov-
cry for consumption, throat. lung. and ca
tarrhal diseases, DR.. Shades will give office
treatment from now en- through March at
the rate of So TO &5 week, in advance. OF
fee hours 9to 10 a H.. i 10 3 p. m. and to
7 p. m. Consultation free. 1882 Fourteenth
street.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
Wills Filed for Probate.

The VIII of the late Mrs. S. c. Nevitt was
filed for record Saturday. 1t gives her
property to her husband, j G. hewitt, for
the benefit OF her children, Robert, Hattie,
Mabel, Sarah, and Henry. Her husband
and James E. Crump are made executors.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
NE TALKED ABOUT BOOKS
Librarian Spofford Tells the Story
of Shelf and AlCOVe.
RAPPING ERRATIc READERS

What Men and Women Should and Should
Not Select in Literature People Who
Gailop and People Who Sleep Between
the Pages-The Bigamist School and the
eerpent Trail-Authors Who Conquer.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Curbine the Franks of Naval Cadets.
Annapolis, Nd, Feb. "a Cadets Daniel
Mahony and Thomas Hart, of Michigan and
Arthur Vessels. OF Iowa, are imprisoned on
the Naval Academy ship Santee. The young
men are charged with annoying an officer by
placing chemical jar in front OF his room.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Feel free to come in
whenever you like to see the
work that's being done in our
Big Indoor RIDIN G.
SCHOOL. You're always
welcome.
DISTRICT CYCLE CO.,
452 Pa. Ave.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Pat Raedy will leave the city on Tuesday
for Cleveland. Ohio. where he is 10 meet the
Australian. Arthur Walker. for 81 900 purse.
Pat is in good condition and is confident
that lie cant beat THE antipodean. He is
anxious to get on a match with Billy McAIil-
Ian, as he wants to ayenge his brothers de-
feat AT Billv's hands.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Announcement will be made on Thursday
of the merchants who will have FsE Y4su-
INeToN TIMES TOP on sale.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

The continuous 9pool championship Of the
District OF Columbia, which has been held
by Thomas Brown for the past twelve years.
changed hands Saturday night The game,
which was for 100 points, WAS held at Killers
Billiard Parlors. and was won by Eddie Lit
tleton. well-known local player, by a score
of 100 TO rs
The Washington times., 1895-02-25

Announcement will be made on THURSDAY
OF the merchants who viii have TIE WASH
INeToS TINES TOP on sale.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
Close OF BOWLING LEAGUE
Carroll Institute Wins, the Cham
piOnship- -Pennant,
DETAILED TABLE OF RESULTS

)ne of the Most Interesting Series Of Con-
tests Between Amateur Clubs Ever Held
Here Columbiaa Finish Second, with
Many Individual and Team, Honors to
Their Credit-Team Totals and Records.
The Washington times., 1895-02-25
INDIGNANT CUARDsHEN.

February "a, 1895.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-02
YoRk COUNTY LAWYERS.
court Opened Tuesday and the Bar Had
Banquet in tho Evening.

Riddeford. Jan. 1.-The January tern
Of the York county supreme court opene'
at Saco today, Judge Emery presiding
Several interesting civil actions are en-
tered for trial, but the criminal docke'
will probably be light The annual meet
ing and banquet Of the York county ban
was held at Hotel Thacher, tonight. Al
a business session these officers We're eiec
toJ. President, John NJ. Goodwin,
Riddeford: vice president, Hampton Fair
field. Saco; secretary, Gorham n. Wey-
month. Biddeford, treasurer, Juctse H.
n Burbank, Saco; executive committee
g s. Hamilton, Biddeford, j. y. BRAD
hury Saco, f. J. Allen, Alfred. Twnty-
civ mates we're laid at the banquet. Presl-
dept .John NJ. Goodwin was POSTMASTER.
Sneecbes were made by Judge Emery OF
The supreme court, Judge Webb OF the
f Tn States court, Judge Burbank OF
the Saco municipal court Judge II. >,
Cram of the Biddeford municipal court
caorsaa r Clifford of Cornish, :. M;
!, ,ane Of Alfred Mr.. Davidson Of York ana
Il p. Burnhaln OF Saco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-02
IN HONOR OF '95.
Usual Grand Reception by the
President.
In Foreign Capitals the Day is Also
Observed.
A Pleasant Opening Of the Year for Rulers
and Subjects.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The President
was at home to all the world who chose to
visit the White House, today, and with
his official family repeated the annual
object lesson il the simplicity and impress
siveness of American republican institu-
tious in the United States. The reprcsen-
tatives of foreign powers in the splendors
of their court dress greeted the President
in the names Of their rulers, the army
ard navy paid their respects to their COM
mandcr in chief, the members of Congress
to their executive, the federal officials to
the head Of the government and the pub
lie at large to the chief citizen Of the
nation.
1t was half past when the general pub
lie, which had been standing in line SOW
cral hours, reached the door of the execu-
tive manson. BY this time the ladies Of
the Receiving line were compelled to leave
for their own RECEPTIONS, but the Presi-
dent and Mrs Cleveland continued to
shake hands or every man, woman and
child presented until the last of list was
reached. The reception did not termi-
nate until ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-02
SOMERSET COURT.
December Term. Judge A. P. WisweIl Presid'
ing.
Skowhegan, Jan. 1

Skowhegan, Jan. l.
State VS.. Alsom Dyer. Indictment for
larceny of neck scaff, the property of one
Frank Kicker. Kicker attended dance
at.Union Hall in Pittsfeld. Going into
an ante room after his coat he met the
respondent coming out. Rickerfound MS
oyercoat but his scarf was missing. Two
DAYS later he discovered the scarf on re
snondent's neck and claimed it. The re
spondent said the scarf was his, but after
wards said his initials were ON his and
upon searching the scarf III question INC
RESPONDENT said it was not his anu Telln-
ouished it to Kicker. The respondent
claimed that the scarf must have been
placed in respondents pocket by mistake !;
that he did not discover the mistake until
his attention was called to the same
Verdict. guilty. The respondent was
Sentenced to pay fine of $50 and cost
Four other indictments against Dyer lor
similar offences were mol pressed. FMS
was the first criminal trial this term
r. w. Hovey, the retiring county
attorney, opened the case to the jury
December 81 and the coming county at
torney made the closing argument Jahu
arv aFines of Selden c. Scammon, re
ported. Yesterday, at $50, We're in fact
$3.50. During the last two years OF
County Attorney Hovcy's term, $4,000 nave
been collected in fines, and during DIS
four years term about S140o. LOOK vs.
Kurdish. verdict for plaintiff, s91oo'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-02
NEW YEARS in FRANCE.
Throngs Enjoy the Hospitality Of the American
Ambassador.

Paris, Jan. 1.-Ambassador Eustis'
New Years reception was attended by
most of the members OF the American
colony and many diplomatists. Louis
Seize's salon. in which it was held was
decorated with palms.. roses. and chrys-
anthemums Mrs. Eustis did the honors
She was assisted by her daughter, and her
nieces, Miss j IA Eustis and Miss Johns
ton. Among I,.se present were: Thomas
B. Ferguson, United States minister to
Sweden; Jules Oppert, member of the In
stitute; Mrs. Sears, daughter of ex Minis
ter Coolidge; Gen. Noycs and his nieces.
Consul General Morse threw open his
whole house, as did the ambassador, to
many New Years guests. Mrs. Morse
was assisted by her mother, Mrs. Blumen-
thai. Abundant dainties were served at
both houses and hundreds enjoed Ameri-
can hospitality. In no previous year have
official American receptions been SO well
attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-02
FIRE At FALL RIVER.
Sycamore Mill No. Damaged to Extent Of
$4,000.

Fall River Mass, Jan. lat 4. 80 p.
NJ, fire was discovered in Sycamore mill
No The fire started in the slasher room
in the third floor in supposed re-proof
ell near the centre of the mill and made
rapid progress upwards Shortly after 8,
the flames burned to the roof of the main
building and burst through, sending 4
shower of flame and sparks heavenward.
At this time it was seen that the force on
hand would be unable to stay the pro-
gress of the flames, and second alarm
was sounded, summoning practically the
entire department
At 6 o'clock the fire was under control.
The lower portion of the factory was not
badly damaged. Conservative manufac-
tuners say the loss will not exceed $50, 600,
but the mill will be idle some weeks while
repairs are being made The original
mill was destroyed in the spring of 1884.
1t is modern plant, with As, 900 spindles.
1t is valued at $500, 000 covered by insur-
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-01-02
THE CAUcusEs
OF Republicans in Senate and House We're
Held at 100 p. N.

The members Of the Senate and Repub-
licans of the House held caucuses, last
evening, to nominate their officials:
Senator Spofford called the caucus TO
order and Senator Wood was chosen chair
man. Senator Hovey acted as secretary.
The name of Senator Soldiers was pre-
scented as nominee or president by Mr..
Spofford, who referred to Mr. Soldiers as
a gentleman eminently qualified for the
place and who would preside with courtesy
and ability. Senator Waterhouse Of
Cumberland said he took pleasure in
sconding tho nomination which was
made by reclamation.
Senator Seid6ls then, in few words,