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The times., 1898-06-23
HOUSE DISTRICT COMMITTEE.
1t Meets and Favornbiy Reports Sew
ernl Bills.

The House District Committee held
another meeting yesterday. notwith-
standing the former announcement that
nothing further would be done this ses-
sion.
The following bills were ordered favor
ably reported: b sa!
Senate bin providing that all right and
title of the United States to original lots
numbered from to4. inclusive. and from
IS 10 "a in square No. ll0i. be quitclaim
ed to Finetta WaHe and her heirs. SEN
ate bill providing that all real estate in
the District heretofore purchased by and
conveyed to Michael McNulty, be re-
lieved and exempt from the law prohib-
iting alien ownership of lands. Senate
bill to extend Rhode Island Avenue. with
an amendment reducing the amount of
pay for the award from $4,000 to 900,
and providing that the whole cost shall
be paid by the District. House resolu-
ton for the relief of farmers, gardeners
and truckmen selling produce of their
own raising on the south side of B Street,
between Seventh and Thirteenth Streets.
in Washington. House bill to amend the
charter of the Capital Traction Company.
The times., 1898-06-23
EMERSON INSTITUTE.
The Forty-sixth Scholastic Year
Closed Yesterday.


The closing exercises of the Emerson
Institute, Prof. Charles B. Young, princi-
pal, were held yesterday in the main
hall of the institute. 9lf Fourteenth
Street. The parents and friends OF the
boys were present, and were entertained
by an enjoyable program.
F'itzhugh c. Goldsborough delivered the
salutatory, and the valedictory was pre-
sented by Paul n. Peck. a mimic con-
gressional debate was participated in by
twenty boys.
Fitzhugh c. Goldsborough won the first
medal in debate. The second and third
medals were awarded to Richmond Pear
son and Bryson Taylor.
The following is a list of the awards
for the forty-eighth scholastic year.
Roll of honor:
First class, classical: First Pinkney medal
Paul n Peck; second Pinkney medal, Fitzhugh
Goldsborough.
Distinction in all studies, Louis Wiehls and
Browning CaTrott.
Honorable mention, Julius Huff.
First class scientifcs: Gold medal, I. Scott
Miller; silver medal, Clifton Hogan.
Honorable mention, George Yass and Paul
second class, classical: Gold medal, Weston B.
Flint: gold medal Thomas Fleming
Honorable mention, Bryson Taylor, Philip Hich-
born. and Milton Hahn.
Second class seientihes Honorabiy mention
Yelverton Garnett, Aubrey Clark, Robert Wick
cry, Robert MAXWELL and Ralph Null.
Medal for punctuality. Otto Neerhof.
Third class: Gold medal, Irwin Fleming; silver
medals, Beae Bloomer, Clarence HELEN, and Ed
win Frazier.
Distinction in all studies, Henry Tillman.
Charles Carry, Arthur Payne, David Harris, and
Harold Springer.
Honorable mention. Albert Duin, Henry Gar
nett, Thomas McLaurin, Sabin Russell, and John
Russell.
Junior department, first class: Gold medal.
Richmond Pearson
Honorable mention, Clifton King, Burrell Huff,
and Sidney Johnstone. Second class. silver medal,
Tilgham Goldsborough.
Honorable mention, Rollins Waters and George
Gorham.
Commendation for improvement, Fred Kozel and
Willis Brooke.
Commendation for department Richmond Pear
son. Clifton King and Thomas Alvord.
Distinction In Latin. Harry SenSneY.
The times., 1898-06-23
High School Commencement

Alexandria, June 22-The commencement ex-
ercises of the Episcopal High School took place
this afternoon. The following awards were made {:
For reading at sightp second prize, Herbert Ran
doph Gait, of Loudoun; first prize Fontaine
Adger Cocks, of Mississippi.
For reading, second prize. Thomas Locks Rust,
of Alexandria; first prize, Charles Hartwell
Cocks of Mississippi.
For defamation, second prize Fontaine Adger
Cocks, of Mississippi; first prize, Thomas LOCKS
Rust. of Alexandria
Scholarship. Whittle prize. Robert Pegram H II.
of Surrey; Charles Mason Martin. OF West Vir-
ginia, and Thomas L. Rust, of Alexandria.
Johns prize. to Griswold Adams of Baltimore
Warner Ames of Accomac; Charles HartweIl
Cocks, of Mississippi: Fontaine Adger Cocks, of
Mississippi; Charles Brown Crawford of Fairfax
Edgar Snowden, OF Alexandria, and Tux Ching
Strong Yen, of Shanghai.
Meade prize. Rutherford Fleet. of Ashland
Frederick William Johnson, of Nebraska; music
presentation Of medals
Wilson prize medal, for excellence in English
composition, to Fontaine Adger Cocks, of Mis-
sissippi.
Hoxton memorial prize medal, for excellence
in mathematics, to Tuck Ching Strong Yen, OF
Shanghai
Bibb prize medal for excellence in Shakes
peare, to Edgar Snowden of Alexandria.
Liggett junior prize medal. for excellence in
general scholarship, to Griswold Adams. of Balt-
more, Md.
The times., 1898-06-23
DAIRY INSPECTOR WANTED.
The Commissioners Ask for an Ap-
preparation In the Deficiency Bill.


The commissioners have written to Sem
ator Allison requesting that there may be
inserted in the deficiency bin now pend
ing an item to provide for an inspector
in the health department. whose entire
services may be given to the inspection
of cows and dairy farms in the vicinity
of Washington which supply milk to the
District.
The commissioners state that this work
is now being done by an inspector whose
duties require him to examine all horses
bought for the District government and
10 care for and treat them when sick or
injured, which work is sufficient to oc-
cupy the entire services of one man
The dairy farms referred to are. many
of them, situated in Maryland and Vir-
ginia, II requiring sometimes a whole Ciay
10 make an examination OF one or two
farms, and as result of his inability TO
perform all the duties required, DR.. Rob
inson, the veterinarian, has rendered his
resignation.
The commissioners therefore request
that there may be inserted in the bin the
following clause:
One sanitary and food inspector who
shall act as inspector of live stock and
dairy farms: salary. 1920: one veterinary
surgeon. for all departments of the Dis
trict government, salary S1,200.'
The times., 1898-06-23

Miss Grace Anderson the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ludwig A. Anderson, and
Mr.. Frank J. Griffin, of New York, were
married yesterday at 1890 o'clock at the
home of the brides parents in the pres
ence of relatives of both families and a
few Intimate friends. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Thomas Phalen, rec
tor of Epiphany Church, New York City.
The young bride, wearing girlishly
dainty gown of pink chiffon over white
satin. and carrying a bouquet of white
sweet peas. entered the drawing room
with her father. by whom she was given
away. Miss Griffin, the groom's sister.
who attended her as maid of honor, was
attractiveiy attired In white organdie and
ribbons and her flowers We're Bridesmaid
roses tied with satin moire. The best
man was Mr.. John J. Fitzgerald, OF New
York
Mr.. and Mrs. Griffin left during the af-
ternoon for Summers travelling jaunt.
which will terminate in New York in the
Fan Among the guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. P. F. Griffin, of New York, and the
Misses Katherine. May and Eleanor Grif-
fin. the groom's parents and sisters; Mr.
York, with Rev. DR. and Mrs StakeIy. of
this city; Mrs. La Winnie and Miss Bertha
La Vinne, of Philadelphia. and Mrs. E.
Campbell. of New York, the grandmother
of the bride.
The times., 1898-06-23
Hechts' Rebuilding Sale
The response is immense.

The Dropretols and of the biggest department
the little WELL refreshing
people and of here yesterday Unusual duness pre-
vailed everywhere Such condition exceedingly complimentary
this have offered values which you wisely
that cannot ignore
Did read what "The Times said Monday? We
for the benefit of those who did
honesty advertising and in methods This puts big
on confidence
The times., 1898-06-23
THE SECRET OF SUCCESS.
4 WashiE Gton Firms Remark
able business Growth.

Hecht & Co., the Clothing Kings, at 515
Seventh Street, havo demonstrated that the
secret OF success in business is advertising. By
iudicious outlay Of money for this purpose
they have, since they began business in Wash
ington, twenty-seyen months ago, steadily
increased their sales with the satisfactory
result that now they find il necessary 10 en-
large their already immense store TO accomo-
date their constantly increasing patronage.
While the secret of success is advertising,
still there is a secret in advertising, and that
is, one of the Clothier Kings says: ''We have
never advertised falsely Make misrep
reservations. and the public knows that what
we offer in ad. we have. and 1t can be
purchased at the price named. That's the
secret iii a nutshell -
This is only another way of saying honesty
is the best policy" the constant increase
in Heeht Il Co business plainly evidences
When the firm started business at their pres
ent location in the five-story building at No.
SIS Seventh Street. the members never i'm
agined that il would grow TO such tremend-
The times., 1898-06-23

to all sense of honor and truthfulness
applause from the DemOcrats>.
The Speaker checked Mr.. Simpson. say
ing ne had not raised question of privi
lege. He added that If Congress SHOULD
undertake TO reply to all outside contro-
verses 1t would not be able to attend tc
its legitimate business with that care
and deliberation that should mark its
proceedings. N
After consideration of District business
the House adjourned until o'clock today.
The times., 1898-06-23
INSTINCT.
Taste Is Frequently a Valuable
Guide in Selecting Food.

Guide in Selecting Food.
A little childs taste is often a relia-
BILE guide to palatable and desirable food,
and it is worth ones while to observe
how the little folks take to Grape-Nuts
the famous new food.
They eat it freely without addition
of sugar, for it has the peculiar, mild.
but satisfying sweet of grape sugar and
the natural taste either of child or adult
recognizes at once food that will agree
with and richly nourish the system.
They are generally unable to expain
why, but instinct seems to tell the un-
erring truth when Grape-Nuts are tasted.
and a few days use will show strength
and health as the result of food that not
only has the delicious flavor. but is made
of those parts of the food supply fur
nished by the Creator. that tend to easy
absorption by the system.
The times., 1898-06-23
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

An out-of-town wedding of special in
terest to Washington because of the popu-
larity of the bride was that of Miss
Margaret Settle, the beautiful daughter
of Representative Settle of Kentucky
and Mr. James w. Cunningham, which
was solemnized yesterday at Owenton.
the home Of the bride.
The times., 1898-06-23

Mr. P. Ketcham of Pike City. Cal, says:
During my brothers late sickness from
sciatic rheumatism. Chamberlain's Pain
Balm was the only remedy that gave him
any relief" Many others have testified
to the prompt relief from pain which this
iinirnent affords. For sale by Henry
Evans, wholesale and retail druggist, 93s
F Street northwest and Connecticut Ave
nue. and 8 Street northwest. and 1923
Maryland Avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-06-23

The convent of the Sisters of ST. Dom
inic was the scene of pretty wedding
last night at O'Clock, the pretty young
bride being Miss Emma MuIloy, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Samuel J. Null
10y, and the groom Mr.. Charles T. Hun
ter, of this city. The ceremony was SOL
emniZed by the Rev. Father O'Rourke
o. D.. in the presence of relatives and a
few intimate friends. The bride was
gowned daintily in white silk and carried
a shower bouquet of bride roses She was
attended by Miss Agnes King and Miss
Jennie Cudemore, each attired attract
lively in white organdie and ribbons and
lace. The service was followed by a re-
ception at the home of the brides parents
from Sto II o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs Hun
ter will be at home TO their friends at
No. 327 c Street southwest after July l.
The times., 1898-06-23
Summer skirts cut.
Heavy crash skirts. zoe.

Lot of Ladies' Heavy Linen Crash
Skirts-extra full width and as care
fully made as can be-gO at Rebuild
ing Sale price of 19 centS-garmentS
which have been $3.50.
The times., 1898-06-23

Miss Rosalie Fitzhugh Hansbrough.
niece OF Senator II. f. Hansbrough, and
Mr.. Thomas c. Easterling, of Kentucky,
were quietly married at ST. James 5
Church, in East Washington, by Rev.
Mr.. Clarke. pastor, Tuesday evening at
o'clock. After the ceremony, which was
witnessed only by the immediate relatives
and friends of the couple, Mr. and Mrs.
Easterling left for a short trip North
and West, and will return about the lst
of July, and will be at home 10 their
friends at l26 Sixth Street northeast.
The times., 1898-06-23

The marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth
Hoover and Mr.. Henry Ernest Johnson
was solemniZed yesterday at 2:15 p. m. at
the residence of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Hoover.
Ills Ninth Street northwest in
the presence of the immediate family
and a few of the most intimate friends
Rev. T. Hamlin officia ted. The bride was
daintily gowned in white organdie, trim
med with lace and ribbons and carried a
shower bouquet of sweet peas, tied with
white ribbon. Shortly after the ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson left for short
visit in New York. after which they will
go TO Hartford, Conn. where they will
make their future home. The young cou-
pie are exceedingly popular here, as the
numerous beautiful gifts gave evidence.
and the good wishes of their friends go
with them.
The times., 1898-06-23

Miss Hattie Darneille and Miss Eva
Russell of Georgetown Heights were
among the dancers at the first pavilion
hop given at Garret Park on Tuesday
night. Among the gentlemen from Wash
ington who also attended were Messrs
Brandenberg, Brawner and Guy.
The times., 1898-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Holmes have
sent out invitations for the marriage of
their daughter. Miss Ada Holmes, and
DR.. Charles II. Blumer. which will oc-
eur Wednesday evening at Christ Church,
Navy Yard
The times., 1898-06-23
White duck skirts. 39c.

300 Ladies White Duck Skirts-a
good. heavy quality-full width-wide
hems-wil go at Rebuilding Sale price
of 80 cents.
The times., 1898-06-23

Mr. and Mrs. John V. Barross are now
occupying their Summer home on Nara
gansett Bay.
The times., 1898-06-23

Your credit is good at Lansburgh's Fur,
niture House. 18th and F sts- oc3-tf
The times., 1898-06-23

A quiet wedding took place Tuesday
morning at st. Anthony's Church.. Brook
land, the contracting parties being Miss
Margaret Sydney Johnson and Mr.. Joseph
Baumer. The ceremony was al 10:30, Rev.
Joseph A. Cunnane officiating The bride
was married in a travelling gown. Imme-
diately after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Baumer left for New YORK. They will be
at home to their friends in Brookland
July !.
The times., 1898-06-23

Gus proportions as to necessitate extensions
equally as large as the original plant But
this is So Their liberal policy Of selling
mems, women's and ehildreR's clothing at
reduced rates and allowing the purchasers
their own time 10 pay for them. the very
easiest Of terms. demonstrates that their ef-
forts were appreciated. and trade increased
correspondingly. In fact, trade increased so
rapidly that there not sufficient room in
the old building TO store the stock neces-
sary to meet the demands Of their customers.
There was only one thing to be dOne-get
larger storehouse or add TO the one already
occupied.
Quick to meet an emergency however the
firm perceived this one, and with characteris-
tic enterprise secured the building occupied
by John Ridden a furniture store for sew
eral years. and viii annex il to their present
building The Rudden building IS an exact
counterpart of No. SIS, and built at the
same time. consequently Hecht & Co viii
double their selling space. The party wall
every floor viii be removed the front viii
be entirely changed. new passage and freight
lifts viii be added, and numb Of novel mod
Srn features introduced IL IS also the inten-
tiOn TO open new departments.
The Hechts started business in a small store
in Baltimore on South Broadway over quar-
ter Of a century ago. Today they have five
stores in Baltimore, including the largest
clothing and furnishing store and the largest
wholesale carpet and mating business.
The times., 1898-06-23
SPECIAL IN

A MAGNIFICENT AATHI 'SHEK UPRIGHT
Piano; beautiful mahogany case; foil octave;
ell modern improvements; rented only 6 months
To be closed out al $3.50 Terms To suit r. r.
DR0OP & SONS. 925 Pa ave. Ii
The times., 1898-06-23

Hundreds of the best make up-to-
date shirt waists of the most popular
materials-go in this lot-the Identical
waists which are being sold about
town at 69c. to S9c.-the creations of
three of the best makers in the coun-
try. There are lawns-there are ba-
tistes-there are percaIes-the patterns
are carefully selected, and at 80 cents
they are cheaper than you've ever
known.
The times., 1898-06-23

Invitations are out for a dance to be
given Saturday evening at the Chevy
Chase Inn.
The times., 1898-06-23

The fifteenth wedding anniversary of
Rev. Edward Warren, pastor of Faith
Chapel, and Mrs. Warren was made the
occasion on Tuesday evening of a sur
prise party, given by the ''Y. P. S. c. E.
of the chapel, who called in a body, bring
ing with them numerous beautiful pres
ents and hampers of dainties, which were
later served in the dining room by the
ladies in charge. Among the guests were
Mesdames Woodbridge, Duffy, Holmes
Ferry Jones, Murphy. Glover, Dorsey,
Riston, Sonneman, Little Holmes, Dewey,
Reese, Daniels Scott, Glover. Sullivan
Gerhardt Miller and Adams, the Misses
Harrison, Luckell. Nephuth, Neff, Keese,
McBayne, West Woodbridge, E. and w.
Warren, and Maggie Dorsey. Messrs.
Duffey, j. and L. Taylor, Kullman, Kott-
man. Bonnet, Pfheger, Mcclure, Lenoir.
Woodbridge, Hafie, Weeks, Harold, Son.
neman. Riston and Dewey and Master
Albert Dewey.
The times., 1898-06-23

Mrs. Edward Bailey and her son. Mr.
William Moseley Bailey, have returned
from Georgia, where Mr.. Bailey has JUS
completed, with distinction, course OF
law in the University at Athens. Mrs
Bailey is also a student of law and al
the annual banquet of her school her ad.
dress, Love from a Legal Standpoint
received much favorable comment from
the faculty and guests.
The times., 1898-06-23

Miss Carrie Budd, who has been visiting
the Misses Redd, of Corcoran Street, left
yesterday for Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
The times., 1898-06-23

Rev. S. NJ. Hartsock and family have
gone to their Summer home, Har-Lew,
near Laurel, where, as usual, they will
remain until Fall.
The times., 1898-06-23
Duck and pique skirts, 98c.

Lot of Satin Striped Duck and Fan
cy Striped Pique Skirts-which have
been $1.75 and more-go at the Rebuild
ing Sale price of 98 cents.
The times., 1898-06-23
Linen skirts, S1.9S.

Lot of Ladies' Pure Linen Skirts
trimmed with wide genuine Irish linen
embroidery-fuH 1-2 yards wide-deep
hems-will be offered at Rebuilding
Sale price Of $l-9S. though they re
worth S325.
The times., 1898-06-23

Mrs William T. Murphy and son. Paul.
of this city, are now at Riverside-on-the-
Delaware, N. J., where they will spend
the Summer,
The times., 1898-06-23
White pique skirts. S1.29.

White Pique Skirts-a very good
quality Of pique-made full width and
with wide hemS-gO at Rebuilding Sale
price of S1.2S instead of 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-18
nmcr Council Committees.
OUR LADIES MEET MRS. WATTS.
The Missionary Delivers an Address
and IL Given "a Reception.

The missionary meeting at the Taber-
nacle Yesterday afternoon and the recep-
ton that followed was a notable occa-
sion. and marks an epoch in the history
Of missionary interest among Baptist
women of the city. Such an event must
he productive of a greater awakening In
the individual churches, It Is peheVel'
and will serve largely to augment the list
Of members. From every church IN IIch-
uOnd and Manchester representatives
came TO greet Mrs Alice Iatum, a most
accomplished missionary from Shdl ~ 10 /;
The vast Tabernacle was Weu-hiBh nlleu
with interested listeners. laoles Oh ~
ages. some of the children giving lhe
deepest attention. Occupying seats Win
Mrs Tatum were Mrs. GWathmey, the
ex-president of the Central comm lleeI
Mrs. j. s. Dix, the present preslueht anu
Mrs. StrattOn. president OF the Doser
Nesociation. Mrs. c. Il. Williams, secre-
tarv. and Mrs w. +. Hatcher president
of the circle A large number OF the
young ladies' from the Womans Coilese
were present. , 1trs
After the opening exercises, ~ -
Gwathmev leading in prayer, the pIesl-
dent offered a few words OF greeting 10
The societies assembled and introduced
the speaker Mrs. Tatum was PLEASED 10
see so large an audience, which served rs
an inspiratiOn 10 her, ana she pi ocse'i ~, u
10 ten some interesting things aDOul the
Great empire and 10 give picture hter
picture of the homes In China Wheie 1ne
GosneI ia not known. She SAID IL was
dif8ruIt fo conceive of the extent or the
country and Of what has been uOhe 10
combaf the superstitiOns of the people.
If Richmond was twenty times as Ia 5c
&C II is and had twelve Christians only
in II all of different denominations, II
would be a counterpart of some OF the
Chinese cities. r ,.,,, Che
Mrs. Tatum is q native or Maine. shS
&c of delicate physique, having, returned
with her husband and little glrl JOY 10
recruit her health. she SPEAKS tne
choicest English I'm fluent style. AT the
close of her address Mr. Haddon wat
kins sang Cast Thy Bread. Upon the
Waters" with great effect after when
tbe ladies' of the Grace-Street branch lea
tbe wav TO the residence of the president.
nevt door. and assisted in receiving their
guests Mrs Gwathmey and Mrs. Iatum
6STino preceded them. Here a quiet
novine throng pressed the hand OF the
Gentle ladv as they passed In review be-
Tore her Some fingered In the. Taber-
nacle until the first who came had de-
n"rted and mid palms, blossoms, warm
flowing lights and draperies OF paIloIs
iibrarv and hall, the social part OF the
nrogramme was greatly enjoyed. over
tbo chocolate cups was extended many
a hand of greeting and Of old-ume TREND
chin Tho hostess. Mrs. Hatcher, ana her
eHeient cOmmittee-Mrs. w. X. JONES,
MI r. p. Van Buren,, and Mrs. IhoInas
Svdnor-recelved many congratuia IONS IONS
Al the close several or the ministers
called.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-18
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.
~ OLD DO M MON
INN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
Ess&1SIs~A DAILY LINE
I'll FOR
\ NEW YORK.

Passengers can leave Richmond DAILY
via Chesapeake and Ohio railway at >: 80
A. NJ. or Richmond and Petersburg :ail-
road CNorfolk and Western routel D A.
minion Line steamer, sailing same eve
ming for New York.
ALL-WATER ROUTE.
Steamship Old Dominion leaves Rich
mond every Monday at . p. NJ. for New
York via James river.
Tickets on se!e at Richmond Transfer
company's. 500 east Main street; Chesa-
neake and Ohio railway, and Richmond
and petersburg railroad depots. and ar
comnany's Office. 1912 east Main street
Richmond Baggage checked through.
FREIGHT
For New York ana AL points beyond can
he shipped by direct steamers. sailing
from Richmond every MONDAY AND
ERIDAY at +. NJ; also, by steamer
Ieaving Richmond WEDNESDAY 5 r.
M for Norfolk. connecting with steamer
io Manifest M closed ono hour before sailing
''i freight received and forwarded, ana
.hrougA bills % iading issued for all
,nrthern. % stern and foreign ports.
FROM NEW YORK.
Passengels can leave daily, except Sun
day. TO Norfolk o. old Point Comfort.
Connecting with Norfolk and Western
railroad or Chesapeake and OHIO railway.
direct steamers via James-riyer routcl
,aave every SATURDAY passenger ana
sreighD. and MONDAY freight only.
Sailing from c0mpany's pier. No "a
North river, foot or Beach street, at 3 l..
AZ: Saturday, 4 y. NJ.
Freight received and forwarded daily,
For further information apply to
JOHN r. MAYER. Agent.
1912 east Main street
Richmond. Va
" l.. Culllaudeu. Vlce-President ana
Traffic Manager. New YORK. &C ~