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The evening times., 1897-11-25

England has an association On tue Co
operative plan from which women, and
women only, can rent bicycle Dy the
year or by the quarter. The asSp'iation
buys the wheels ut agents prices frurn the
manufacturer ot the most popular womans
wheel. The total rental prices for three
years for each machine equal the retail
pnce Of tic machine at the present time,
and d larger amount is asked for the first
year, a prices are apt to change, In which
case the association might find its stock
on hand under value.
At the tx EXPIRATION Of tie lease the perscis
renting may return, hire again, or purcias'.
the wheel An agreement is made tina,
the new machine shall not he used for
learning To ride, and in case Of their re
turn, with the exception Of ordinary wear,
all machines shall be in as good condition
as when rented.
The wheels are Insured by the association
to cover lCss by fire. theft or accident.
Women who have not the ready cash for
the purcha sc of machine findIJ cnnyenian;
to become members Cf this association, and
even when, IA often happens, girl who
greatly wishes to ride cannot afford tie
rental rate, Il machine is hired to two CT
more, each To tave the use Of it week
in her turn
The evening times., 1897-11-25
PLEADING lRELAND'S CAUSE
Rev. DR.. S!afforfs Address at the
Maud Come Meeting.
The Talented Daughter of Erin tn
Lecture at the Columbia Theater
Oh December L..

A largely attended meeting of the repre-
In the city was held last evening 1t Carroll
Institute Hall to perfect an organization
preparatory to making arrangements for
the reception and entertainment of Miss
who viii visis Washington on December
IL. There Were nearly 200 of the most
prominent and Influential Irishmen and
women of Washington present. and formei
Murphy presided.
Miss Come vii, deliver lecture in TIE
interests of tie movement To commemorate
the centennial anniversary OF the RE
be!iiUn cr l19S," which viii b. appnpri-
ately observed Throughout all ireland.
The feature OF the meeting was an
eioquen; appeal by the Rev. Dr. Stafford
to the Irish 10 support the efforts OF their
country men for freedom. The cause d
the struggling Irish at nome, tie said, sEouii
be the Cause OF Irishnlen everywhere.
There is a something {. opii Ireland, he said
which appeals 10 the beart, and he hal
made a covenant WIFI, himself to do all
in his power 10 help her.
DR.. stafford commented upon the Eng
lish opinion oI the Irish, that they were
not able or fit to rule themselves, bit, lie
said, it nav be noticed that often she
sends an Irishinan To govern her coitnies.
lie also t'uS occasion tc put himself IN
rcnTd IA the question of arbitration be
tween America and England. i mis- country
ne said, has nothing to gain by such a
course, aud England would simply use
America as a cats paw.
The question would no doubt he brought
forward again this year and he believed
1t to be the solemn duty OF the IriShmen
in this country to DO all IN their power
to defeat it.
1t wns decided that Miss Come should
lecture at the Columha Tneatcr on tn.
evening of December IL.
The following committees We're ap-
pointed to make all Necessary arrange
ments for the event:
Executive cunImittee-D. l. Murphy,
Patrick o Farrell, John Moran. T. ma
ran, Felix Brannigan, Departmental Justice;
NJ. +. urell, Maurice Fitzgerald, +. A.
Moseley, secretary ryIntcrstate Commerce Com
mission; J. /. o Laugblin. James Lackey.
Z. r. Huntington, Joseph W. Mccann,
o'Meagher Co,uion. John Z. Casey, WiiliaL
II. D1any. Senator Roach, X. 4. Downing,
j. j. Gallagher, Arthur Small, j. j. Pur-
cell, j. MCInerney, A. u. keleher, II. T..
Sullivan, j. Hartnett, John VI. Keogh, W.
Ryan, T. j. Sullivan, p. j. lialtigan, John
j. Dolan.
Press and printing g-P.J. Ilaltigan, Capt.
John NJ. Tobin, j. j. Purcell, ]. Mclnerny,
Joseph W. MCCann, Arthur Small.
The executive cummittee will meet next
Monday evening at the office Of Chair
man Murphy.
The evening times., 1897-11-25
DYSPEPSIA.

You are suffering because you are skep-
ticai. Innunerabie tlisappointments make
you hesitate to eNpentl more money. fearing
that results may prove as heretofore-un
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notice GROVER GRAHAM'S DYSPEPSIA
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Dyspepsia, Heartburn. Gastritis, Ulcera-
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and all diseases arising from an impaired
Digestive system.
the first dose removes all distre ess, and q
permanent cure of the most chronic case is
insured I'm short time. To- prove our
sincerity we Will send to any address, ex-
press prepaid, full size bottle upon re-
ceipt of 81 90, with guarantee that il 1t
fails to accomplish all WI, claim We will at
once refund money in full.
GROVER uRA HAM No dyspepsia Remedy
is prepared from the formula of tile cele-
brated English Specialist, Prof. McDer-
mott. We have purchased the sole right
for the United States and Canada. It is
the only existing Specific. Write Grover
Graiaui Co.. Ne wburgh, N. Y, for pamphlet.
Sold by all druggists. A 50c bottle con.
vinces. no24-tf
The evening times., 1897-11-25
City BrevitieS.

The Library Association of Washington
met AT tue Columbian University last even
ing and list tened 10 the reading ot an
Interesting pa per on Impressions Of Euro
pean Libraries" by Mr.. Thorvali Sabery,
head Of the copyright division of The Con
grcssional Library.
Farmer J. NJ. Barks, of Prince Geors'
county. Nd, brougii; 4. load of has TO town
-estar,!ay evening anG returned with Moth
log but its ashes. While driving Gown
Eleventh slreet southeast. near street.
tie luaI caught fire from soIne unknown
cause and was totally destroyed.
lecture VIII b. given under the auspices
OF the new Capitol IIill Literary socieu'
in the chapel of the Metropolitan BAPTIST
Church Monday evening, November 20, by
Mrs Marion Guild Walport. the founder
and president oi the association. The sub
lect will ne, THE Siege OF Leyden.' All
are cordially invited.
There viii ne Il debate next Saturday Y
AT tie National University Law Schoci un
the subject, Resolved, That Senators
should he elect ed by popular vote. There
will he three speakers pro and con.
Last night District Attorney Davis read
an essay before the students oil tie school
upnu tn. sub ;cct, The Origin. Progress
and Development of the Law.
The evening times., 1897-11-25
LAST OF THE FOOTBALL SEASON.
in the West.

Chicago, Nov. 25.-Todav practically
marks the closing OF the college football
season Of 1897. In the East it pra ctically
closed on Saturday. today battle between
Cornell and PENNSYLVANIA being of minor
Importance.
BIT IT. the West, the measure of strength
between the Universities of Chicago and
Michigan that will be seen al the Coliseum
this afternoon has come TO be regarded as
the great college athletic event of the
year west OF the Alleghehies At Evanston
Northwestern and Wisconsin meet.
Tie large following of the Chicago ana
the Bankers Athletic Clubs is greatly in
teres.cd in the games these teams play
this afternoon against Eastern athletic
clubs-tiic c. A. 4. against the New Jersey
athletes and the Bankers against the
Knickerbockers. The c. a. A and KnicS-
erbockcrs are tipped to win.
The evening times., 1897-11-25
EMPLOYEES IN THE TREASURY
Secretary Gage Seeking To Ascer
tain Each States Quota.


tain Each States Quota.
In order to meet the demands Of spoiis.
I1en for office aud to give such information
as is constantly being sought concerning
those in the classified service, Secretary
Gage has had a statement tabuated sho r.
ing the total number of employees in tile
Treasury Department in this city from
each State. the quota to which they would
be entitled under an apportionuent of
the total appointees, and the excess or
deficit in the case of each State. The total
number of employees in the department in
Washington is 2,509.
Although: the District of Columbia his
the largest number of employees in the de-
partment, it is entitled to the least. Its
apport:onment is and the actual number
it has oil the rolls is 395. Maryland, with
an allowance Of but Al under the appur-
tivnIent, has actually in the department.
80, while Virginia, entitled TO 67, has
113. While the disprOportiOn is due to
those residing in the adjoining territory
having better access to examination, much
of il is said To be due to the appointments
Of residents during the existence of the
spous system and their being accredited
to the States from which they c6ne when
they moved to this city.
The evening times., 1897-11-25
For COOKING and Heating.
GAS STOVES.
GAS APPLIANCE EXCHANGE.
1424 New York Ave.
mCh2-tf-Dm
Cant. C.r,e,,, cour,.,,ar,ioI

There is a great deal OF secresy ahout
the War department ii ,counection with
the case of Capt. Carter, charged with
Irregularities in the matter OF the ini-
provemeDt OF the Savannah harbor, but
it il understood that the evidence in thr
case, which is quite voluIpiTuus, has been
referred to Col. Thomas F. Barr, judge adj
vocate of the Department of the East, fof
review. tits understood that this official
will prepare the charges and specifica-
tions for the trial of Capt. Carter by court
martial Judge Advocate General Liebcr
would have been charged with this duty.
but he las been relieved, owing to NJ
health.
The evening times., 1897-11-25
TAANKsGIVING DAY SPORTS
Starbuck and Michael Race at
Madison Square Garden.
EVENTS ON THE GRIDIRoN
Jack DAILY Wins Over Billy Ems;
and Sam FItz; atrick Vow Offei =
To Match Him Against Any Man IL,
the LightMfiEht Division Gene raj
Sporting Notes Of Interest.

New York, Nov 25.-This evening
Michael, the wonderful little welshman,
and starbuck, the great American middle
distance bicycle rider, come together for
the fourth time. Twice the foreigner won
handily: the other race went to the Ameri
can. This deteat is the only one Michael
has suffered since Coming 10 this country
The race tonight is confidently expected 10
be tn: greatest one OF its kind eyer wit
messed. Each rider Will have twelve
tandem teams for pacemasers. Michael
cannot De persuaded that there is n posi-
bilify of his losing it. On the other han'l.
StarbucS is entirely satisfied with MS
prospect. The race is to take place at
Madison Square Garden.
Il zee trat the foreign cracks are all
challenging Michael, :" writes Starbuck from
his training quarters at Lewisburg, Pa.
Nov, unless / am greatly mistaken. after
this event the men from the other si,le of
the water who are looking for fame and
mcricin dollars will direcb their char
leng,S to ne. While it is true that Michael
n.ade m. suffer dcfea Oh two occasions,
| am firmly convinced that am his supe
riUr, particularly on an Indoor track like
the one constructed for Madison Squar.
Garden.
"Bosh OF my defeats Were sustained
through the inability Of my paceiuakers
to carry ine along fast enough. In my
race at WiJlcw Grove, when ] defeated
the wcishmau. my paceInairrs were
equally as good as his. For this race thr
Eien ! have selected 10 guide ne are a,
good il not superior, 10 those engaged
by Michael; therefore, ! see no reason
whateye why should not win again. /
haven't any S25,0Oo TO bet on the ont
ride, but I am willing 10 wager all that
possess audcan borrow that can show my
rear whcr. 10 Michael OF any other middle
distance man in the world"
1t is generally supposed that Starbuck is
u ride a chainlrss wheel, rs he Won his
victories over Linton and Michael On one.
On this point his trainer SAYS, "a chain
wheel il going TO lie his mount, for reasons
which an, not at liberty to explain. and.
incidc:itSlly TO show few parties that
it wasn't the wheel but the man that won
the last race"
The evening times., 1897-11-25
MRS. LASGTRl's YACHT SOLD.
1t Cost the Lily 100000 to Fur
ujSh II.

LONDON, Nov. %. The White Ladye, Ms.
LangtTy's famous yacht. was sold at public
auction yesterday. 1t was bought by j
Lawson JOHNSTON. who recently purchased
tie Prince of Wales Britannia.
The White Ladye is Ii magnificent craft
She is rittedh in mahogany, white and gold
enamel and roSe-colored silk. and has elec-
trio fittings throughout. Mrs. Lanrtry':
suite contained Z magnificent swing bed
and marble bath. The yacht has ten Mar
TIM Henry ifles with bayonets to arm the
crew.
The White Ladye was built six years ago
for Lord Ashburtom. She cost 100000
She is constructed of steel and is schooner
rigged. with three masts. Mrs. Langtry is
said to have spent 100000 in decorating
her.
The evening times., 1897-11-25
SENATOR LINDSAN'.S PANACEA
Re,!ring the Gre. MIA Ks, He Thinks
wou.d Solve. Financial Problem.

Re,!ring the G. e MIA ks. He Thinks.
Would Solve Financial Problem.
Senator Lindsay seems to he still ou.-
side the Democratic fold. He continues to
talk about sound moncy," despite the re
cent overwhelming sentiments of the Demo
Gratis of his State. He said yesterday that
he believed the country wanted the cur
rency reformed, and thought such r.
suit would be accomplished If the Repu',-
leans could but agIee among themselves
as t. wha was hest to De done.
Mr.. Lindsay clings to the belief that the
law requiring greenbacks to be reissued
when presented for redemption Should he
repealed, and he says that 1t would not
have been SO difficult to have reached IN
agreement on this proposition had tht
country been given a different tariff bill t.
the Reprbli,ans-a bill that would cause.-the
receipts to equal the expenditures The
retirement of the greenbacks would, nc
corflins TO the present views OF Senator
LINDSAY. solve the whole problem.
The evening times., 1897-11-25
Still IRVING 10 PIcmse Spain.

In line witI,its policy Of preparing all TIE
data possible to show the world at large
that this Government has spared no cx-
pense to stppthe fiibusterin@ q hat has be N
carried ON in connection with the war in
Cuba, the bureau of navigation Of tte
Treasury Department is now having Il
transcript % all the ufders it has issued
prepared for he use Of the State Depart
ment. II will contain every hit of in
formation covering the work connect ed
with the watching of filibusters ard Will
cover the entire time since the ont break
OF hostilities.
The evening times., 1897-11-25
GRIFFO AGAIN IN LIMBO.

Arrested at Chicago on Solicitation
of John ID. Hopkins.
Chicago, Nov. 25.-Young GriffO, the
pugilist, who is matched to fight Lavigne
in California. spent part of last night
In the Harrison street police station.
He was arrcsted at the solicitation of
Col. John u. Hopkins, who wanted him
to start for California. After a fight with
the hard bench and bugs, Critic came to
the conclusion that California climate was
more salubrious. He was released, and
took the midnight train for the West.
The evening times., 1897-11-25

"Thc worst cold ever nadin myIife W ~
cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy"
writes w. II. Norton, of Sutter Creek. Cal
.sThis cold left m, with cough and was
expectoranng all the time. The RENE ~
cnred re, and 1 want all of my friends
when troubled with cough or cold 10
use it, for It will do them good" Sold by
Henry Evans, Wholesale and retail drug
glsts, s3S F st and Conn. ave. and > st.
NV. and l42S Nc. avs. ne.
The evening times., 1897-11-25
THE TEMPLE cur CONTROVERSY
Mr.. Hart Says Criticism OF Pres
ident Young Is Unjnst.

Chicago, Nov. 25--In reference to the
criticism OF President Young by Manager
Watkins. ci the Pittsburr Baseball Club, for
writing to AIR. Temple, OF Pittspurg, the
doner OF the Temple Cup, concerning the
abolition of that feature. President Hart,
of the Chicago Club. said:
Il do not think Mr.. Watkins himself tx
actly und dei stood the situation when lie
criticise. Mr.. Young The fact is, Mr..
Temple has received a great deal nor Il
sideratioIE at tine hands of the National
League than his So-calied generosity to he
organization mcfited. l am afraid :he
Pittsburg cntleinan ma y he getting a little
advertisement out of the cup. He is a
travelling man and the Temple Cup was u
good thing for him. Should ever become 4
travelling salesman, Will offer gold cup
with diamond settings"
The evening times., 1897-11-25
JACK DAILY BEATS BILLY ERNs /
The wilmington boy Now Ready 40
Fight ANY Lightweight.

New York, Nov. 20 - Before a soinan hat
slim house last night Jack naly, of M
uington knocked out Pily Ernst. Of
Brooklr, in nineteen rounds at the ir" N
point Sporting Club. Daly's victory was
cIean-cut and decisive. He made a good
inlprt.sion. and looks Ike corner in he
class The fight was To have i'een fur
twenty rounds. 1t was hot from the
start.
DAILY developed a terrific burst Of speed
i'll the nineteenth round, and hammered his
opponent. VINO setlned daZed, all over tn
ring, and finally put him ont. Ernst had
TO be assisted to his corner, and was i'll Il
daZcd state when the spectators left the
building.
Daily was without scratch, while
Ernst's ne Sc and meath were considerably
purfed up. After the contest Sam FitZ
patrick, Daly's manager, toli reporter
that DAILY vas ready 70 fight any lirNt-
weight Ill the business. Sam intends 80
post forfeit next week in support Of this
challenge.
The evening times., 1897-11-25
eu,f,-d Tournament at Chicago

Chicago, Nov. 25.-A handicap billiard
tournament among he best American pla =
ers is ON the boards fer Chicago. 1t Will
commence about January 10. 1t is con
sdercd that Schaefer, Ives, SloSson, Daly.
Spinks Cation, Gallagher, and Sutton will
enter,
The evening times., 1897-11-25

Do you know that yon can bave
The Morning, Evening and Sund ~
Times-the> OILY CUMPLETE ne,v>-
paper published In Washington
served to yOu by carrier for fly
cents q mOuth2
The evening times., 1897-11-25

There is proba biity that there will be
racing at Washington Park, Chicago, this
coming season. This track has been closed
for three seasons. The Chicago Dispatch
says on the subject Although one rae
ing season is hardly finished such has been
the satisfactory result that gossip has COM
uenccd over what may he eAtccicd The
coming year. And Just ii prcse u this gos-
sipis concef ming the probable opening of the
Washington Park track, AMI the favorite
racing course of Chicagoins would surely
be opened next season. and that Secretary
James Howard was about ready to I nnounce
his ste he e-ents.
'Investigation proved that there was
some basis fer t.Iis rurnor, although the SUD
ject has not by any means been as deli
niteiy settled as the local patrons of racing
and owners ali over the country Would de
sire, FOR Washington Park is popular with
horsenen, ard a reopening would mean Il
great deal tn breeding interests 'srv'' ,-'-'
The n. a iority of the board Of directors
would like to have race meeting, but the
old question Gf the law stands in the way,
and, a Al. Gage stated 1t, We are not pre-
pared to become a target 1t is probable,
however, that there VIII be racing On the
south SIDE track next year.
The evening times., 1897-11-25

10 prevent colds; Rubini's Pills, the great
preventive against pneumonia, pleurisy,
bronchitis. colds in tht head, etc. WASH
lngton Homeopathic Pharmacy, 1907 b
street Northwest. No branches. Tele-
phone. 1895. noS-i
The evening times., 1897-11-25

Another boxing bout was arranged last
night between Nick Burley and Pat Rae,iy
This will be the third meeting Of these
men. 1t is booked To take place on the
night of December 16 before tie Spa
Athletic Club.
The evening times., 1897-11-25

In the tro,s at Brightwood Park yester-
day the 2.30 race was won tardiiy by
]. l.. A. with Nellie A second and HDl-
lock third In the match trOt for 81 90 Nina
Noble beat Nominee. FGnr races have been
arranged for today.
The evening times., 1897-11-25

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refundthe money If 1t fails to cure.
csc. The genuine has L. B. @ on each tablet
The evening times., 1897-11-25

Do you k.low that yOn can hav
The Morning, Evening and SUNDAY
Times-the oily COMPLETE new
paper published In Washington
served to you by carrier for f!f !,
cents month?
The evening times., 1897-11-25
b. < o. BULLETIN.
EV,TRSIoNR RATES.

Baltimore and return, 81. All trains In
both directions Sunday.
Philadelphia and return, 81. I:0o and
a. m. trains going: returning on all regular
trains, Sunday, November 2S.
The evening times., 1897-11-25

The Government Printing Office ba sket-
ball team was beaten by the Carroll In
stitute team last evening. The score was
4 10 4.
The evening times., 1897-11-25

The difficulty between the League of
American Wheelmen and the California
association is likely to cease to exist al
most any day. The advocates of Sunda Y
racing have found that their idea was not
as great as they expected. 1t has been n
failure, ami the prodigal is about ready
to return.
The evening times., 1897-11-25

Do you k.-Uw tI-nt you can have
The hiorEin.s, Evening and sunday
Times-thc oily COMPLETE news
paper published in Washington
served Ia yuu by carrier for fifty
cents IL month?
The evening times., 1897-11-25

A proposition will probably be made at
the next national assembly of the L. A. W.
that. hereafter two national championship
meets be held each year. one in the East
and the Other in tine West.
The evening times., 1897-11-25

HuvIand. the two year-old colt, was
bought atLexiuGtoufor$s ut $s,6uC byan agent
for an English firm.
The evening times., 1897-11-25

Use DR.. Heury's Headache Powders for
headache, neuralgia, and nervous debility.
uo2O-thurs, s,sat-tf
The evening times., 1897-11-25

Special THANKSGIVING Table d. Hote Din
ner, so cents, from 2 until 8. Osborne's,
Seventh and g streets. 1t
The evening times., 1897-11-25

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take La xative BromO Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refundthe money If It failsto cure.
25c. The gen uine has L. b. G. on each tablet.
The evening times., 1897-11-25

Tommy White will meet Ben Jordan
before the National Sporting Club of Lon
don, November 90. Immediately after
The evening times., 1897-11-25

Gus Rubin, the big boxer, and Billy
Madden, his manager, who spent yesterd;!y y
in this city. departed for tae South today
Tomorrow morning they will be met by n
large PARTY of|sPorting men at Cincinnati
where Rnhlm viii put in a day AT training.
He viii then go directly To New Orleans,
where he j. Ia fight the Australian, Tu.
Ryan, on the ey . of December l.
The evening times., 1897-11-25

DR.. Heury's Headache Powders; instant
relief for all nervousness and sleeplessness.
nO2O-thurs, ,sat-tf
The evening times., 1897-11-25
WOODBURY'S FACIAL SOAP

will eradicate all blemishes of the skin
and render tine complexion clear, soft and
beautiful. Woodbury's Facial Cream. fol
freck.es, is uDequaled. send :Uc- Tor
sample OF WoOdbury's Grand Toilet ',onl-
bination Book on .Derina atology. II
Woodbury., Dermatoiogist. l27 W. a2t
The evening times., 1897-11-25

Your credit is good at Lansburgh's Fur
niture House, 18th and F SITS. oc3-tf
The evening times., 1897-11-25
OPEN
HALLIDAY
TODAY.

7 Asst Thanksgiving we did a
whole days business in the
II half day. Many men took
advantage of the leisure afforded
by the holiday to choose winter
suits and overcoa.s.
GIVE Us your jud gment on
these lines today.
Elegant black cheviot and striped worst
ed sack suits at SO TO S2o.
HanusuiI.e black ami blue keIsey over
coat warranted fast coior-silK velvet
culiar-at S15.
Smart, dressy winter Top Coats in tan
aud dove English CovcTts and whipcCrds =
at SIS to $50.
Parker, bridget & Co., CiOthiers,
3I5 7th St.
The evening times., 1897-11-25

The basketball game between the teams
Of the Queer Wheelnen and Washington
Light Infantry last night resulted in Il
victory for the latter. The score was
10 q
The evening times., 1897-11-25
So to Philadelphia and Return 81
yin PENNSYLVANIA Railroad.

The last of these popular excursions
Will be run next Sunday, November %.
Trains leave Baltimore and Potomac sta
tion at 700, 500, 900 and 11:OO a. m.
no25-3t
The evening times., 1897-11-25

YouI credit is good at LansUurgh's Fur
niture Housr, 18Th and i SITS. oc3-tf
The evening times., 1897-11-25

The orient al Athletic Club of San Fran
cisco has arranged a twenty-round glove
contest between George LaviGne and Young
Griffo. The match will take place in San
Francisco the evening of December 81.
Griffo, it is understood. Will 20 into train
ing at oLce Griffo and Layigne have met
twice before, and on each occasion the
contest ended in draw.
The evening times., 1897-11-25

the holidays White Will return to America
and will Probably be matched against
George Dixon.