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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
Philadelphia, 5; Louisville. 3.

The Louisviles lost to the Philies yester-
day in Philadelphia by the score of > to 3.
Bowling was hit hard in the first two in
nings but after that did well, while Piatt
WAS effectiYe throughout. Score.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

As pairs mems tan kid. tan Russia calf
and patent leather shoes, none of which are
worth less than $3.50. and many of which
sold for 81, to go for 81 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

80 you've set up hired girl" said
farmer Muchland to his son. "Your
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
BROOKLYN. 4, Pltt.burg. 1.

Dunn pitched very effectively for the
Brooklyns yesterday and they won handily
over the Pittsburgs by the score of 4 to /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Lot of boys Mothers Friend white
percalc shirt waists-wide and narrow
pleats. all Lave detachable bands-have be-
come soiled from showing. They sold up
to 81: there are all sizes in the lot, and
th.y 60 for 40 cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Lot of ladies' cheviot serge suits. embrace
ing nearly all colors, and lot of ladies'
broadcloth suits, most deliberately trimmed
with applique braid; with tight and loose
fitting jackets; all of them silk lined; sold
originally for high as $40, to 20 for
$69S. Not many-so hurry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

y pairs ladies' tan and black Oxfords
reduced from CSC. pair TO Csc. pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
@ to 1 o.


Every lady's or child's 'colored untrfmmed
hat, In the store, no liter what 1t cost or
what it sold for, will go on table tomor-
row at cents.
Sprays of wreaths and of flowers of many
sorts. which sold for five and six times as
much cut to be.
Mems handkerchiefs. in plain white and
colored border, usually 12hc., for 3lac.
fancy colors. all sizes, instead of 25c. and
33c. garment, for 15c. garment.
Ladies' Swiss ribbed vests, with neck and
armholes run with tape, reduced from Toe.
to 31ac.
----
Nickel alarm clocks, good timekeepers,
instead of 69c. for 49c.
Ladies' hemstitched handkerchiefs, 3hc.
instead of l2i@c.
lCc. crinkled crepe paper 7lsc. instead
of 1Oc.-aI colorS.
sc. bottles vaseline, Sc.
Ladies' pure linen crash skirts, full in
width and well made, for 80 cents.
Boys percale blouse waists. with rufle
down front. sleeves and collars, hand
some patterns, for 12lac. each.
Extra heavy bleached Turkish wash rags.
good size, for rs cents.
Small lot of plain cOlored lawns and
piques-remaining odds and ends of the
weeks selling-will be put on sale at 0
O'Clock for 17sc yard
Waterproof felt window shades in all
colors. with fixtures complete, for csc.
36inch wide cream curtain scrim for IKE
yard.
4S pairs boys and youths tan heel shoes,
which sold for 81 so, to go for SOC
q pairs ladies' heel and spring heel tan
lace shoes, which sold for 81 So cut to soc.
100 ladies' percale shirt waists of one
pattern-a desirable pattern. but we bought
too many of it; sold originally for 69c; to
go for 10 cents. 100 won't last great
while, 50 be here at 8 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Lot of ladies' linen crash skirts. trimmed
with three rows of blue duck, to go this
hour for 49c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Lot of little boys extra heavy galatea
cloth washable knee pants for 12Jac instead
of 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
NEW AMATEUR oRGASIzATIos.

Reorganization of the Metropolitan
League.
The Metropolitan League schedule was
rearranged and new league was formed
on July Is. Play will be resumed July "A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Extra heavy woven hammocks. with steel
rod and pillow attached-for I9c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Extra heavy hemmed unbleached sheets,
81 by 80 inches in size, such sells for
50c.-for Bic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Ladies' Rough Rider hats of satin
Mackinaw and Jumbo braid. trimmed with
scarf and rosette of null and band of vel
vet and large eagle quill, which sold for
81 9S for 81 %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Table full of skirts. such pure linen
skirts. trimmed with white pique. in two
styles: also plain black duck skirts, trim
med with braid; also polka dot piGue skirts
and linen crash skirts, trimmed with braid,
to go this hour for 81 40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
1 @ to- 1 1 /.

10 to- 1 1 /.
Contributed.
800 yards of new yard-wide silkolines. in
splendid array of colors and patterns in
stead of 12hc. and 15c. yard, for 47sc.
Small lot of blue and white and black and
white and colored corded wash silks which
sold for soc. yard to go this hour for 12Iac.
yard.
Fancy figured and striped pique. in splen-
did variety Of patterns. which sold for 15c.
yard, for this hour T34c. yard.
Blue and white and black and white
striped galatea cloth washable suits for lit
tie boys. which sold for Ace, SOC. and MORE
to go for 29c. this hour
Lot little boys straw sailors, which
sold for 25c. each. to go tomorrow for 121ac
Exactly at ten o'clock We shall put on
sale lot of odds and ends in boys galatea
cloth and linen crash biouses, some of which
are tastefully braided; they are from suits
which sold for as high S1.50 and got
separated during rush of business; they 20
for 1oc. Be prompt!
Ladies' figured brilliantine skirts, full
width and well made for 80 cents.
Ladies' all-wool eheviot serge skirts
choice of black blue, which sold for
$685. for $2.9S
Ladies' white pque and white duck SKIRTS
trimmed with braid and some with insert
ing, for this hour SOC.
Boxes of "a sheets writing paper and "a
envelopes, 4hc. instead of Zoe.
Best Toe. selections in sheet music, 10c
for 10 copies
Mems non-elastic suspenders, instead of
19c. for 31sc. pair.
Mems bicycle hose. sweaters and bicycle
shirts. all in one lot, sold for SOC. and
Toe, for 25c.
SO pairs misses ian button shoes, sizes
IL to 1, reduced from 81 Is to SOC.
Y pairs little boys calf and tan kid
springfield shoes sizes to 49, reduced from
Csc. TO 65c.
Children's fast black hose, in all Sizes
instead of 10c. for SIC.
ladies' all-silk and satin band bows, In
stead of 25c. for &c.
All-over OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES there are
ten pieces left-seid for as high as 5Oc to
go for 15c. yard.
and most desirable shapes, such Neapol-
tan. Shepherdess and Spanish turned brims
which sold for 81 .25 to 81 80, to go for Ice
Handsome artificial sprays of silk poppies
corn flowers buttercups, &c, which sold for
39c to S9c., for 121ac.
1 1 to-. 1 3.
Mems all-linen collars, all sizes and all
styles, same as you pay 15c. for every
where, for 33c.
Mems fast black full seamless half hose
Instead Of 121ac for, 5Hc,aT
Just exactly nine pairs of ladies' ehamois
gloves. in size 5a4 only, sold for Toe. pair
TO go for 19c. pair.
Lot of ladies' fast black Isle thread vests
bon, 121sc. instead Of 25c.h -
Lot of all silk ribbon. fff all colors which
sold for Zoe. and, 12hc. yard and was very
cheap at that, for &c. yard
Grass linen embroideries, &c. yard, which
sold for 25e to 35c. Co., .'- o.
pieces ironing wax for Sc.
FHeCht and
5I3-5I5 Sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
New York, 3, Chicago, O.

The New Yorks fielded perfectly and tat
ted well yesterday at the Polo grounds, and
as result the Chicagos bit the dust by the
score of 8 to 0. The Giants punched their
hits In the third inning and made all their
runs. Score:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Mantel or piano lambrequins, made of
pretty art drapery-frfnged sail around
for &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Lot of boys and girls washable Tam
o Shanters will go for 11c.-sold for 39c
and mere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Best quality 7-quarter mosquito netting in
pink red, In S-yard pieces, for 19c. piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Choice of $50 different patterns. in figured
Swisses. organizes, dimities, &c.-an i'm
mense lot of wash stuffs. which sold for
121sc. yard, for 3kc. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Unhleached Turkish towels. extra heavy
quality and the good, serviceable size
for 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

& Best quality Yale Holland window shades
in all colors, with fixtures complete-for
1879
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Extra size Smyrna rugs, in newest oriental
patterns and colnrs, fringed both ends for Csc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Full 45-inch black silk grenadine-several
dress patterns which sold for $1.25 yard
to go for 49c yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
1 to =.

1S-inch wide best quality stair or runner
oilcloth, in best patterns-for 45sc. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Ladies' muslin chemise. which sell for
39c.. for Ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Ladies' French chip hats, In the newest
and most desirable shapes, such as Neapoli-
tan Shepherdess and Spanish turned brims,
which sold for 81 25 to 81 so, to go for 19c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Choice this hour of any child's high priced
straw sailor in the store for 49c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Ladies' muslin gowns. which sell for 49c
to go this hour for 29c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Handsome white India linon waists,
with two rows of embroidery inserting
sheer quality-the highest grade waists to
be had-which sold for $2-to go for %
cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Lot of little fellows washable galatea
cloth suits and linen crash suits, broken in
sizes; sold originally for 81 and $1.25-to
go for 43c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
L 1 to- H.

Mems all-linen collars all sizes and all
styles same as you pay 15c. for every
where for 3hc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

White applique pillow shams and scarfs
to match. in handsome patterns, which sold
up to 30c.-for 121sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Lot of ladies trimmed sailors, of fine Mi
Ian and split braid, with double brims. in
white and navy and rough and Jumbo straw,
sold for 81. Is, for Acc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
1 1 to IL.

Sprays of beautiful imported artificial
flowers. which sold originally for Csc. to
s. AS, to go for Soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Grass linen for cool summer waists and
dresses-sheer and handsome, which sold
for 12Rc.-to go for SIC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

ladies 25H. Cyrano chains in all colors
and all styles, for this hour. 12l1c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

All-over MISUNDERSTANDING there are
ten pieces left-seid for high as Soc. to
go for 15c. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Lot of all silk ribbon fff all colors. which
sold for Toe. and 12hc, yard and was very
cheap at that, for: &c. yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Maline net. which sold for 33c. yard-in
all colors for &c. yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

All Of our finest shirt waists in the house
no matter what they cost or what they sold
for, will BE- sold this hour for 9sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Just exactly nine pairs Of ladies' ehamois
gloves. in size 5a4 only, sold for roc pair,
to go for 19c. pair. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Full yard-wide figured and dotted curtain
Swiss. in great variety Of styles, instead
OF 15c. yard, for 6;Sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
3 to Il.

= to A.
ladies 25s. cyrano chains in all colors
and all styles, for this hour 12I5c.
Large loo. bottles household ammonia, for
lie. bottle
Pint bottles Of best Florida water. for this
hour, 7lkc.
All Of our finest shirt waists in the house.
no matter what they cost what they sold
for, will BE- sold this hour for 9sc
Full yard-wide figured and dotted curtain
Swiss. in a great variety Of Styles instead
OF l5c yard, for 6;Sc-
Hardwood screen doors. with patent spring
hinges, complete ready TO put up. for 69c.
Sheer quality India linon which sold for
35c. and SOC. yard choice of white or black,
Tor dresses and waists, for this hour, 15%c.
Boys blue flannel blouse sailor suits. in
sizes to only. trimmed with braid which
sold for Csc. for 39c.
Dsdies' corded taffeta silk waists in sew
eral different combinations. which sold for
80 and more, to go for 1895
Ladies' linen crash skirts-much better
than usual skirts selling for 39c. and ace,
for 19c.
Lot OF ladies' wash skirts consisting Of
white duck trimmed with three rows of
white coored braid-linen crash skirts
trimmed with three rows OF duck. and linen
crash skirts. trimmed with pure linen and
braid for 49c.
Choice of any ladies' white or black silk
parasol In the house, and we warn Won that
there are but dozen 80 left-nO matter
what they sold for. TO 20 for gSc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Large loo. bottles household ammonia, for
lie. bottle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Extra heavy wide-wale plque. in light blue
and pink. which we sold for 25c. yard, to
go for l21lc ward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Pint bottles Of best Florida water. for this
hour, ILc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Mems fast black full seamless half hose,
instead of 12hc. for, 51ac..g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Ladies' all-linen collars. in all sizes and
all styles. il stead of 121sc., for TIC. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
CURRENT SPORTING NOTES
TOdny's Schedule

TOdny's Schedule
Cleveland at Washington
Cincinnati at Baltimore.
Pittsburg at Brooklyn.
Louisville at Philadelphia.
st. Louis at Boston.
Chicago at New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Little boys Brownie oyeralls. Of blue
denim Of heavy quality. with suspender
straps and apron, for lee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Handsome artificial sprays of silk poppies,
corn flowers. buttercnps, &c, which sold for
Soc. to soc, for PIG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Hardwood screen doors. with patent spring
hinges, complete ready TO put up. for 69c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
1 O to 1 1 .

Ladies' fine muslin corset covers trimmed
with embroidery. handsomely finished in
stead of 25c. for 121ac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

ladies' all-silk and satin band bows, In
stead of 2jc. for &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20
= to g.

Ladies' white duck skirts. all well made
and good width, for 39c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Grass linen embroideries, &c. yard, which
sold for Use. to 35c. &C., ss-.--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Sheer quality India linon. which sold for
35c. and SOC. yard. choice of white or black,
for dresses and waists for this hour I52c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

6 pieces ironing wax for sc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Any of the ladies' trimmed hats, which are
worth up to S4.9S, Will be sold this hour for
S1.69.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Lot of little girls's=striped lawn bingham
and batiste dresses. some with embroidery
inserted yokes-some trimmed with braid,
&c.-worth CSC. for Acc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Mems bicycle hose sweaters and bicycle
shirts. all in one lot, sold for SOC. and
Toe, for 25c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Chldren's fast black hose, in all sizes,
instead of 10c. for SIC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

This hour we shall sell an immense lot of
ladies' shirt waists. which sold for CSC to
81 80, for 49c., consisting of handsome per-
Gales. batistes. lawns. dimities and ging-
hams-the newest effects and the handsom-
est patterns to be had. The selling will be
done from immense, tables ON the third floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

1ecf1ts' Greater Stores
deep inroads
ose eleven days there are
expectations, but the SUI
before you such am array
ait is advertised but by a
cause inn many instances
1 L to 1 3.
CONTINUED.
All the popular sheet music which sells
for 25c. for 18c. sheet
Sprays Of beautiful imported artificial
flowers. which sold originally for Csc. to
s2.4s. to go for 39c.
Lot of ladies' trimmed sailors, of fine Mi
Ian and split braid, with double brims. in
white and navy and rough and Jumbo straw,
sold for $1.25, for 49c.
Lot of ladies' linen crash skirts. trimmed
with three rows of blue duck, to go this
hour for ACC.
Table full of skirts such as pure linen
skirts. trimmed with white pique. in two
styles; also plain black duck skirts, trim
med with braid; also polka dot piqne skirts
and linen crash skirts, trimmed with braid,
to go this hour for S1.49.
cloth washable knee pants for 12Iac. instead
of 25c.
Lot of ladies' cheviot serge suits. embrac-
ing nearly all colors, and lot of ladies'
broadcloth suits, most deliberately trimmed
with applique braid; with tight and loose
fitting jackets; all of them silk lined; sold
originally for as high as $40, to go for
$6.9S. Not many-so hurry.
Ladies' pique suits. some of them elab-
orately trimmed with soutache braid of
many sorts: all this seasons effects, and
none of them worth less than $4, will be
sold now for S1SS.
Ladies' blue flannel bathing suits, trimmed
with white soutache braid better made than
Ii,
for 81 90, reduced from $3.50.
Lot of boys linen crash double breasted
suits, in sizes to H. which sold for So
suit, to go for SOC. each.
As pairs mems tan kid. tan Russia calf
and patent leather shoes, none of which are
worth less than 81 so, and many of which
sold for 81, to go for 81 90.
2 pairs ladies' tan and black oxfords
reduced from CSC pair TO CSC pair.
Lot of boys Mothers Friend white
perealc shirt waists-wide and narrow
pleats all Lave detachable bands-have be-
come soiled from showing They sold up
to 81: there are all sizes in the lot and
th.y go for 40 cents.
Lot of boys and girls washable Tam
OShanters will go for 17c.-sold for see
and mere.
Choice this hour of any child's high-priced
straw sailor in the store for 49c.
Lot of little fellows washable galatea
cloth suits and linen crash suits broken in
sizes; sold originally for 81 and 81 2pto
Full 45-inch black silk grenadine-several
dress patterns, which sold for 81 % yard
to go for 49c. yard.
Grass linen for cool summer waists and
dresses-sheer and handsome, which sold
for 12Lsc.-to go for SIC.
White applique pillow shams and scarfs
to match. in handsome patterns, which sold
up to 30c.-for 12kc.
Best quality Yale Holland window shades
in all colors, with fixtures complete-for
1879.
Mantel piano lambrequins, made of
pretty art drapery-frfnged all around
for &c.
Extra heavy woven hammocks, with steel
rod and pillow attached-for T9c.
Handsome white India linon waists,
with two rows of embroidery inserting
sheer quality-the highest-grade waists to
be had-which sold for $2-to go for 9S
cents.
Company
=, ~, Ctraat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Ladies' white pique and white duck skirts,
trimmed with braid and some with insert
ing, for this hour Soc Z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Choice of an immense lot of ladies' per-
Gale wrappers. all piled high on one i'm
mense table-well- garments some of
them braid trimmed; sold for as high as
81 .50-fOr 49c.
Full double size white bed spreads in
handsome designs. for 43c.
Extra heavy floor oilclotb. in all widths,
instead of Doe. for 1850. square yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Boys blue flannel blouse sailor suits in
sizes to only. trimmed with braid, which
sold for 9Sc., for 39c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

SO pairs misses tan button shoes, sizes
IL to 1, reduced from $125 to SOC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

u pairs little boys calf and tan kid
springfield shoes sizes to 10, reduced from
CSC to Csc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Lsdles' corded tafeta silk waists, in sew
eral different combina lions, which sold for
50 and more, to go for 81 IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Small lot of plain colored lawns and
piques-remainng odds and ends of the
weeks selling-will be put on sale at
O'Clock for 15Sc. yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Boxes of "a sheets writing paper and "a
envelopes, 415c. instead of Toe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-20

Choice Of any ladies' white or black silk
parasol In the house, and We warn YOU that
there are but a dozen or 80 left-n0 matter
what they sold for. TO go for 9Sc.
The times., 1899-09-17

courts, or terraces shall bear as the in
itial designation the name of the next
principal street in the direction of the
Capitol.
Wherever an established urban street
or avenue is practically on a continuous
line with any street or avenue of any sub
urban division, the name of such urban
street or avenue shall also be given to the
extended part of such thoroughfare In any
division of property within the District Of
Columbia Hereafter authorized, the names
OF the highways embraced therein shall be
designated by the District Commissioners.
Every country road in the District, out
side of the city of Washington and its
suburbs. shall be given an appropriate
name. and at every crossing or junction of
said roads there shall be placed a guide
board bearing their names in large letters
and the distance from the Capitol.
In the system of nomenclature provided
for the streets now called by the names of
the letters of the alphabet, the names of
distinguished Americans shall be preferred
in the following order so far as practica-
bic: Presidents, Vice Presidents, Chief JUS
tees of the Supreme Court, Speakers of
the House of Representatives, the more
distinguished members of the different
Cabinets, and other American citizens who
have rendered distinguished service to their
country, provided that the names of living
persons shall not be used. The sum of
S5 600 is appropriated TO pay the expense
of changing existing signs"