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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22
FIFTY FIFTH CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, February %.
SENATE.

A letter addressed 10 the Vice Pres-
dent by secretary Hay was read, in
which the latter stated that the mem
hers of the Senate were invited 10 at
tend memorial mass at ST. Matthew S
Cnurch tomorrow at II a m for the re.
pose of the soul Of the late NJ Faure,
president OF the French republic The
invitation was accepted.
Mr.. Wolcott then, according to pre-
vious arrangement, read Washington =
farewell address. There was large
attendance in the galleries, who Lis en-
ed as etten;lvely as if they had never
heard the address. The diplomatic
gallery, however, was empty and the
Senators gallery gas not more than
half full During the reading there
were only thirty-two Senators 10 the
chan. ber-20 or the republican size
and twelve on the democratic side. A.
torney General Griggs was present.
When Mr. Wolcott had finished
reading the address, he resolutions in
memory CT the late Senator Morrill,
We're called up
Mr. James Merrill, son Of The de-
ceased state sman, and other III -mbers
of the family occupied front seats in
the select gallery Eulogies were de-
llvered in the following order by tho
Senators Damed below: Me. sts, Ross,
Vest, Allison, Hoar, Morgan, Gallon,
German, ThuTsjon, Jones iof ATkan.
sas) aud Proctor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22
DRY GOODS
COMING SPRING TRADE.

Now that the winter of discomfort has passed into his
tory and the blizzard of 1899 has become only unpleasant
memory let's get the business of the coming spring We
ready your advance large varieties of
goods and special values in entirely staple goods that
were carried from last season.
Our new Percaes and very dainty and attractive
variety.
large line of Gnghams from &C to 1oc In the 1oc line
are some very choice patterns,
We showing the largest line of Embroideres wehav
had tor several The values equal to the variety
Prices range from sc to 75c
large lot of Towels Special values in these from the
ton and 5c only few of latter remain spe
cial mention is made of our I2Hc and nc values.
All sizes in eadymade sheets, pillow and bolster cases
Our Csc spreads the best values in the market another
value Soc and SI5 Extra Marseles spreads $3.50
and satin spreads 55o In the goods line not
outstanding the large advance this class OF goods offer
of Fruit of the Loom of Androscog
gin and Barker at SIC Lonsdae cambria Pride OF West Al
pine Rose and English long cloth at old prices
1t is to talk Maings you but stock is IN
and the varieties and values excellent.
We have lot of remnants OF carpets yards. Will
close the 55c Sc 75c 45c E
celent values
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22
LGGAL BREYITIE>

The weather continues mild, the mercury
to-day registering Sc.
AnaTrisgo license was issued in Washing
ton yesterday to Carey a. Staples and Julia
NJ. Sewsll, OF Falls Church.
Mr.. George A Birch, who WAS for many
years identified WIKI interests Of Georgetown,
died on Monday aged 53 years
The committee or light met last night and
directed Mr. S. J.. Monroe, Clerk f the Gas,
10 proceed 10 Baltimore and hasten the work
of repairs 10 the gas holder which was dam
aged during the recent storm
A deed was recorded in the Clerks office
today from :. F Beach. executor, conveying
to the Alex Andris FeriiliZlug and Chemical
Company q lot on the west side of Union
street between Queen aud Princess, for 81 90
Rev. Edw. NJ Mort rector OF the Church
If the Advent Washington, will deliver
special sermon at the Brotherhood of st. An
drew service nj Grace Church this (Wednes
dav) evening st 1870 o'clock. All are wei
come.
Alta called meeting of the Relief Hook and
Ladder Company last night it WAS decided to
hold the banquet which WAS t. have been
given tonight on the night OF the anniver
sary of the organization of the company, in
March next.
60. zen ,iv3;'7 od"mrn5 eccont;ng
TnurSn te =" rbo l.to Cazonoye Of
-. - 900 ~ ,ho, cnn,rh on condition that the
.a,y occnnicd so LONG by the fsmily of the
dcrcasnd shonId he made y free pew.
Aloxsud ris-W .bington Iode. No %
NJ viii rommomoTa,e Washing.
toI ; hi&thdav witb q bannnet to he given in
tboir b,II ro.n,,bt at Q O'Clock Mr. Carl
t pnbrons 81 tho Conrordia has the arrange
80. in rbargo and will furnish the menu.
~, -. "a ;.r,,o,s;-o a,,,orica,
me h.i'usoilo anu In9A ppnS''o - h ".aa,.
emma toilet so'S' covered cheese anu It 800
dishes salad ST. Jerry oo"Is' &c, noN 9eins
displayed ny Mess's. carer lows" arc
attracting inc attention oi nouauNe 1;n,,I7
hey are III nc" 9'yio' anu l''''S'"S' '''''''
d'coia'cu 8iiu Io"'iS i"n'So''o
I.gl- cA ID. font a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

PoLICE toURT-Mayor g. L. Simp
son presjdino.-The following casus
were disposed of this morning:
A man. arrested by Officer Sherwood charg
ed with disorderly conduct, was fucd so.
Lizzie Richard on, arrested by Officers
Davis and TIGER charged with d.sordcrIy con.
duet, hsd her case continued.
A white woman, arrested b. Officer Beach
charged with stesing clothing from another
woman, WAS diemssed
Night Report LAST night was clear and
cool. Two prisoners and eighteen dodgers
were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

THE COOPERATIVE CHATRIrIEs.-
The COOPERATIVE Charities Associa-
ton held pound party yesterday at
the rooms of the Business Mems
League, at the corner of King and
Washington streets, for the benefit of
the poor of the city. Liberal contribu-
tons were received of clothing, pro
visions, otc., and the needs of many OF
the poor VIII be supplied by the ladies
who so successfully conducted the
pound party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22
HOUSE.

Washingtons farewell address vas
read 10 the House, upon motion Of Mr..
Bailey, Us soon as the body convened.
After tbs acceptance OF the confer
ree7' report on the diplomatic appropri-
alton bill the House resolved itself into
the committee of the whole to continue
consideration ofthe naval appropriation
bill. the subject Of armor plate was all
that remained of the bill, The question
Of pledging the government TO pay
S545 ton BEING The bone Of contention,
Mr.. Hopkins, OF Illinois, raising the
poiut Of order against Jhut section.
In the s. NOR plate matter. MIR. Bou-
telle asserted that Nj Hopkins had
some Interior motive in fighting the
naval affairs Committees reoommenda-
too.
Mr.. Hopkins said that the matter
with Nj. Boutelle at the present time
was thpt he VAS fingered over the hint
that he was not TN whole house,"
and the only man in It ihat knew any
thing about raval 6l,iIs
Chairman SAorman ruled against Mr..
Hopkins point of order raised against
the section Of the bill, aad held that
the specified limit price was properly
incorporated in the bill
Mr.. Boutelle began OF history farmer
plate legislation, but was Gu oil by Il
demand for The regular order by MI
Handy.
Mr.. Und,rwood offered . substitute
for the section of the naval bill under
consideration to the effect that the
United States appropriated four mil
lion dollars for the construction OF an
armor plate factory OF its own.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

s,i NJ H,DDING-Mr George H. Robinson
had I I Julia McD. English were mar
5.i5. 'aS, night at the residence of the
so, Any . sister, Mrs. H. w. Newly, on
.5 ;,a (olumbus streets. The bride is
eso 9I r OF the late Zeph English,
cs.., was At one time 8 prominent mer-
5. ru, mere. The ceremony vas per-
B,1 ~Sl BY Rev. J. H. Butler, of the
p,i r@sY Ohurch. The wedding was a
s ,'I'e che, only the members of the
o, s.',eS OF the bride and groom being
s, r' Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson left
tss4se u. LOT northern trip. They will
sue IN this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

'11 N5NrY eEcoND.-While there
d. PROCESSION today nor any cessa-
.. 10 ou>ue,S, there was some pa
III, .'',.D displayed Notwithstanding.
Weather was beautiful aud spring
,.j .'' .arge number of flags which
r .' 's1H placed upon public buildings,
r-a. stores and residences were dis
e g1. oy the soft southern breeze
,s .''I aas prevailed. At II o'clock
s.,,. Ov.is of the city wererung. The
,-.,. Offices, banks and schools OBJ
On ', ,l 'oadsy, and many people were
w.. .se streets. Tonight Alexandria
and ~. ..oGion Lodge will give banquet
MI we Young Mems Sodality Lyceum
,, .' give an entertainment aud oyster
ir,. IAere will also be other gather
: "mcng the different orders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

TIE APPRAISERS appointed to ascer-
tain the value OF the personal estate
OF tine late Mr. French r. Simpson to-
day submitted their report TO the CLERK
of the Corporation Court They re-
ported the personal estate 20 he worth
$33 600. MIR Simpsons entire estate
will amount TO upwards OF 500 COO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

NOTICE Tho ladies' of the Cooperative
y Charities Committee will meet nj Hiss
Burkc's studio OH THURSDAY, the 25rd, at
1890 a. m. To take measures for cOnsohd.t
ing with the COOPERATIVE Charities Sssocis-
ton. All ladies interested in the Old Ladies
Home are especially invited 10 attend.
Miss F. NJ. BURKE. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

TO cost 81 so. Over seven hundred thou
sand people purchased it at that price and
over I, 600, 900 people now own copies Of 1t.
For limited time copies will be given
away free
This great book contains the names ad-
dresses, photographs and experiences OF
hundreds of women who were once hope
less invalids, but who have been restored
to robust womanly health by the use of DR..
Pierce's Favori;e Prescription. This mar
velous medicine acts directly on the deli
cate organs distinctly feminine. 1t makes
them strong. healthy, vigorous, virile and
elastic. II fits for wifehood and mother
hood It banishes the usual suffering of
the expectant months, ard makes baby's
advent easy and almost painless. 1t robs
motherhood OF its perils. It insures the
robust health Of the little new conner and
bountiful supply OF natures ncurishment.
II transforms weak, sicklv, nervous inva-
lids into healthy. happy wives and mothers.
For paper-covered copy OF Dr Pierce's
Common Sense Medical Adviser. send 81
oIie-cent stamps, 10 .o9c1- cost OF mailing
ouIY. 10 Worlds Dispeusary Medical AsSo-
CATION. Buffalo, y Y For elegant French
cloth binding, 81 stamps.
Miss Edith Cain, OF Clinton, Allegheny Co.
began taking DR.. Picrccs Favoritc Prescription
and am now entirely cured. had been troubled
with female weakness for some time aud also
with a troublesome drain on the system, but
now am happy and well
In cases Of constipation and torpid liver,
no remedy is equal to Dr. Pierce's Pleasant
pellets. They regulate and invigoratc the
stomach. liver and bowels. They never fail.
One little pellet" is gentle laxative and
two mild cathaTtic. They never gripe.
An honest dealer will not urge substitute
upon you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

< fair TO night and Thursday
rnur-day afternoon or night fresh
....ery winds.
o,,. STANDARDIZATION to steam.
On the river i again open and the
o''. INV running with the tide. Clear
- v4, seen OF the city yesterday
30, aud today for me hrs' time for
[-n DAYS. From the Aqueduct
i'....a me Arsenal the Georgetown
comparatively free from
~ winch has been ground to
av iEe tjlCs and started down
.-- To make room for the larger
hat will come down from
-.rar Potomac. The E3telle Ran
...- Withdrawn from the work Of
,. e. Yesterday and resumed her
rips on the river route. Hsr-
master sutton now mas the big tug
.n. SIX smaller tugs at work on
sad from now on will keep
s... 10 che Washington and
..W. channels. When the
.,a The ice from above begins
ne tugs will he stationed
TIE tNo bridges, and will be
sr.iug the ice on its course
sp,euuug, if possible, gorge
... round the piers of the Long
r.f.. NOW that the ice between tbs
migr- as- ,geea ceared away, it is be-
1r.4 ina. The river can be kept free
m any danger of gorge and
sa 1odiug of the lower streets
. 1ra...a5 alorg the upper Potomac
Fsera. charged materially. The ice
-.sraauosh river, which empties
Potomac al Harper's Ferry,
broken No damage has heer;
.srl .ar river Is within its banks.
.rsue Dennis summons, whica
l.mo Quantico, passed up the
r,-.t0tay.
r-r e-ly steamer Columbia resumed
ra- on The ferry line this morning.
The hug Irmplar, which was caught
, creek has returned to this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

RAGGED SocIAL.-The executive committee
ri the Christian Hndeavor Society Of tho n.
? Church me, last night at the rarsonsee
and decided tc hole on the night Of Friday
March ;. a ragged social at the residence OF
!. II Bartlett No 219 north Royal street.
An admission fee viii be charged and AL ad-
dItIonal fee for all not appesEing In rags.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

Alexandria Market. Feb ID.
The offerings of grain continue light and
prices arc unchanged. Country Produce Is
wanted ut quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

Before the discovery of Ono Minute Cough
Cure. ministers were greatly disturbed by
coughing congregations. No excuse for It
now. Edgar Wsrfed. IT,, cornor King and
Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
can be relied on. Ii you suffer from
coughs, colds, hoarseness, bronchitis or
other throat and lung affections, this
old reliable remedy will cure You.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

tsGoNeL.-Evy DR.. Clampett, OF
.'auore Will pfeach in Christ Church
,elorow ugatat o'clock. All are
.1a-y invited to attend. Ushera
provide =eats ion every one.
VT john Bodner, of the Virginia
vas Works OF West End, is in Rich
-''.i "acrr a branch plant OF these
"',,- $50 be erected.
e,.v''Tau Washington says: Mrs.
Meredith, wife of ex Representa-
v V ''e''d'a o Virginia. is visiting
'',e'a Payne, ut the residence
S, 81, .'''F ! .ai- city Mrs. Mere
..'. Is Que o'.lem most popular ladies
IN ,oaa. circle, h.re
Ter from Charlottesville say s
..7 w. Laurence c. Leadbeater, OF
nn% completing a course of
.-7 O@ger-ity, has been chosen
-'.o'-.I t2r- of College Topics, the
y, -4.'e MODIFICATION of which he
NJ ne.iW- bsen contributor.
.... also eiitor-in chief OF Corks
'..-' .1e Greek Letter, Skull and
'.e- .7a.sraicy organ, and the
1'l2r .a tecoming compliment to
deserving and most promising
''--s gentleman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

OrERA HOUSE Faust will be tho attrac-
ton for Friday evening at the Opera House.
Mr.. White is surrounded by company Of
actors OF marked cap,bility, who give an ox.
&c lent rendition Of tho pathetic story Of Mar.
guorte Porter White is ideal in the char
acter OF Faust Wide Miss Olga Verne leaves
no room for IMPROVEMENT either in personal
bosnty or delincstion Of the role OF Marguer
tie. Also of deserving mention ere Stanley
Jones as Valentine and Miss Ella Ayers az
Mnri L4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

IL, :. from Loudoun county in this
lo,. nay says the reported death Of Mr..
ancoast is incorrect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

x4NpMA INSURANCE COMPANY.
aaAl meeuug Of the AIeXaa-
i-..-,-Ir.ur. Company was bed last
tn- rooms Of the Busint
NL league Tn II etiog WAS c.,.-
si order by Mr.. B. Wheat, presiGenl
o.,n- company. Mr.. ]. NJ. Johnsou
was made cnalrmau and Mr.. George
W.s- secretary. a committee on ere
i,r.iss found 1916 mares represented
person OF by proxy The report of
rr ommifee appoiated at last years
-a.saolier7 meeting, showing the OPP
er4doas of the company from IN" da e
o. denomination to February l, 1898. aud
Il, financial condition ut that date, wss
read. The secretary's report for tnc
pa, yesr showed B slIgnt Improvement
ianr. earnings over the previous year.
The president made verbal report and
,,4.ci that although the condition of
u-ummuy mad improved during the
r- Year it Was making but little
money. and Ilai il was the unanimous
C..au Of the direc,ors that it would
.,0e,t TO wind up, and offered reso-
l.oa 10 that eff e. Messrs. john NJ.
J1-or. NJ B Harlow, w. H. Msy
aaio.aer- strongly opposed the resolt-
ton aad after 81 general debate on the
,.I-. the resolution was laid aside
auoacuon taken on it. The cleo
otPiesdeat ard directors resulted
latte choice OF j. Clinton Smoot as
m- Bent and j T Burke, Nj. B. Har-
Joss IT, n Helmuth, ) H. LunI,
|u- iudsh and George :. French
drcyn Nyssr- B Wheat, Arthur
Hewed Il = Leadoeater and Ct. a.
Hu,ue5ca being retired. Mr.. NJ. b.
Hara" cIie,ed resolution to the effect
fiat tue -snse Of the stockholders
ai, .ae future policy of the company
ol.i he richly local one, conhnipg
snl-ues- 10 A.exandria, the eastern
'-c'au of Virginia and the District Of
1mna The resolution was adopt
Cd. Nessrs y. p T. Burke, R f.
-l.,er sad B Beer were appoln'e u
committee 10 examine the company's
a50sS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22
LOCAL MATTERS.

,-.- tomorrow at 6:45 y. IN. and
$40 Ign water at 6:l5 8. M.
.o. - p n-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

4 dispatch from Warrentou says: 1T
is reported that 4 locomotive killed
three men and injured several at Inlet,
90 the Southern Railway. The men
were clearing e cut of snowdriit and
did not get out in time" The railroad
officials in this city say there is not q
word of truth 10 the report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

SMALLP0X.-From noon yesterday
TO noon today no yellow flags had been
raised in the city, but ten nave been re-
moved. Mr.. Kuhn, who has been en-
gagged in disiniectng the smallpox
houses, says he is doing all he can to
relieve the city from these decorations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22
TATE OF ONO. CITY OF TOLEDO,

LUCAS OUNTY,
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. j. Cheney u
Co doing business in the city of Toledo,
county and State aforesaid and that said firm
will pay The sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of HALLS Ca.
TARRH IRE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

An unprecedented fall of snow backed with
cold weather of intense severity SO late in
the season, makes one and all dubious about
the talk of mild winter. King street today
presents sight beyond the recollections of
our population advanced in the scale of old
age How much more of this record break
ing weather are we to have? Light weight.
gauzy, VAIN fannels don't suit this ordes! of
testing human endurance. A light cold. if
neglected and allowed to go unnoticed. may
result seriously. Take no risk with the an
tics of Mr.. Jack Frost, wrap the body in warm
Wooden Underwear and always be prepared
for any atmospherical change that may APP
proach unnotifed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22

.rHsK rKoBABlLTIRs.-For this
,.a,raIIv fair to night and Thursdsy ;
H.. rnur.day afternoon or night fresh
-. .rlrds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-22
SPECIAL EXHIBITION & SALEOF
Stamped Goods

Stamped Goods
FOR THE LENTEN SEASON.
Art Needlework is the great Lenten
diversion. 1t offers the occasion to
while away many an hour pleasurably
and profitable. Endless opportunities
are here in bits of elegance, daintiness,
and oddity-for the pnrlor, the dining
room, the bedroom; tasteful and mex
peusiye, ready for the needle. We
name, in part, the following:
Cut Edge Conters, zoe to S1.25.
Cut Edge scrviettes, lie to 25c.
Cut Edge Doylies, Sc to 15c.
Silk Book Covers 15c.
Pin Cushion Covers, / Sc and 25c.
Picture Frames, 25c 10 Coo.
Whlsk Broom Holders 15c.
Hemstitched Scarfs 75c to $50.
Hemstitched Doylies, Zoe to 25c
Hemsttchcd Centers, 25c and soc.
Hemsttched Tray Cloths, 25c and 5Oc
Hemstitohcd Tea Cloths, 81 25 to So So
Stamped Denim Table Covers, SO inches
square, ali colors. Zach 25c
Stamped Denim laundry Bags, 25c to 75c.
White Duck Laundry Bags, f5c 10 soc.
Stamped Monte scarfs 25c.to soc
Children's Bibs, 15c to SOC.
Handkerchief md Glove Cases, soc to soc.
Finished Edged DoylicS, SOC
Finished Edge Centers, 81 to So.
Finished Edge Tray Cloths, ST.
Damask Centers. hemstitched and fringed,
25c.
Linen Pillow Covers, soc.
Canvas Pillow Covers, tinted. 500.
We Are Also Showing a Superb As
SOrtment Of UnStamped
Art Goods,
Silks, Drapery, and Decorative Materials We
have designer of several years experience
in work of the highest character, and we can
M al "i"c4a ioi NHu'o" DcSieho, SoSietS
Fmblcms Monographs, Bicycle Badges and
Patterns to fl special work Stamping done
at short notice.
Engraving and Die Stamping.
Cards for Social, Professional and CONNER
eial use; Charch, Visiting and At Homo
Cards; Invitations for Weddings Anniversa-
ries, Balls Receptions Teas, Dinners Debuts,
Dances, Card Parties; also Addros Dies, Goats
Of Arms, Crosts and Monograms. Artistic
work. Reasonable prices.
First floor
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-30
DON'T
Spend Your Money
ABROAD
You Are Making II Here.

We beg to announce to the public
that we are making great prepars-
tons for the coming Holiday Season,
and will have large stock OF Well
Selected Goods from the principal
factories of the world. Our buying
is done by concern who have had
many years experience in this bust
ness and control the largest trade
on the Pacific Coast. We promise
our patrons that many new articles
in our lines that will be shown in
San Francisco can be found in our
Store. Our stock will comprise
STERLING SILVER,
FINE PLATED WARE,
HAWAIIAN SOUVENIR SPOONS
(New Designs)
HAWAIIAN SOUVENIR CHINA,
(Something New.)
RICH CUT GLASS,
FINE BOHEMIAN GLASS,
FRENCH CHINA,
GERMAN CHINA,
ENGLISH CHINA,
FIGURES,
BRONZES,
ORNAMENTS,
JARDINIERES,
LAMPS,
And Many Novelties.
All Goods sent out as presents
will be prepared in separate de-
partment, where they will be put up
in the best OF style, using fine boxes.
paper, etc.
Our Holiday Season will oper
about the middle OF November,
which will give our friends on the
other Islands ample opportunity.
You will be able to give more pre-
sents this year because our prices
are right.
Special care given to mail orders.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-30

Physicians holding positions un-
der the government are supposed to
attend all people needing their SER
vices without finding out whether .
fee is forthcoming or not. The
government doctors are paid re.
gular salary and furnished with
medicine free of charge by the
Board of Health. Any physician
who understands his duties will
respond to any summons from rich
or poor in need OF services. In Eu-
rope doctor before receiving his
diploma swears solemn oath that
he will always and at all times and
under all circumstances respond to-
a call from the sick and suffering
In Hawaii thetaxpayers pay for the
services even OF the medical men
who might have forgotten the OBJ
legations of their noble calling to
the sick in the name OF humani-
ty. ED.] .
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-10-30
coRREsPoNDENoE.
The Duties of Doctors

Ed. The INDEPENDENT
I must apologize for trespassing
on both your valuable space, and
time. but as / know your paper is
ever ready in the interests of the
community in general, / take the
liberty OF addressing the following
queries to you.
What are the duties which a Gov
ernment Doctor is supposed to as
sumo, when appointed to position
in any districtii
Is he entitled to charge a fee for
attendance on natives in compare
lively poor circumstances
Is he required to answer any sum
mons, no matter at what time even
II his patient be poor personi