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Evening star., 1901-10-02
AN EXPANDING BUSINESS.
Mr.. James 9. Topham in New an
Handsome Quarters.

Handsome Quarters.
A new epoch in the history Of the estab-
Hshment of Mr.. James 8. Topham, one Of
the oldest and best-known leather goods
manufacturers of this city, is being cele-
brated this week in the firms new and
handsome quarters on + street. The occa-
sion also marks the forty-sixth anniversary
Of Mr.. Topham's entrance into business
here.
From the modest beginning IN small
place 7th street nearly half century
ago the business has expanded until the es-
tablishment today takes rank with the best
in the whole country. Details have been
worked out and coitrivances have been In
stalled to facilitate the business and the
space for the display Of the stock been
utilize so that almost any article wanted
can be supplied.
The office Is at the rear Of the ground
floor, and elevated so that a clear sweep
can be had of the store and also the ship
ping department at the rear Of the building
The furnishings are up to date and the ar
rangements all that could be desired.
The structure Is a three-story building.
with basement. The woodwork department
will occupy the latter place The second
floor is devoted to the manufacture of
trunks. Here is also a gallery for the stor-
ing of the surplus stock and rooms contain
ing necessary adjuncts to the making of
the aforementioned article The machin-
cry on this floor, as well as that throughout
the building, including the elevator. is run
by electricity, the motors being placed on
the ceiling to allow more floor space.
Leather goods are manufactured on the
third floor, where sewing machines for cot
ton goods up to those capable of sewing
through a board three-fourths of an inch in
thickness are employed.
At the present time the firm has large
number of government contracts on hand
In competition with large firms throughout
the country having nearly every time come
out the victor This is fact not known to
many Of the residents of Washington:
nevertheless it Is true
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Funeral of Mrs. webb.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs
Rachel NJ ,Hewett Webb, wife of Mr.. Jas
Webb, took place yesterday afternoon a,
the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr.
Charles w. Perkins. No. 1414 9Th street
northwest. The services were conducted
by Rev. DR.. Gill. assisted by Rev. G. w
Honey Of the Central M. P. Church. The
casket which was completely covered with
floral tributes, was followed by MANY to
the grave at Glenwood cemetery, where
the interment was made.
Mrs. Webb Was ef wen-known Mary
land family NAMED f. g i Simpson and was the
widow Of the IAte Robert G.. Hewitt when
had lived in Maryiasd, New York and Flor
ida, respectively. But passed the greater
portion of her timesfere. She was In fair
health last week. when she returned from
visit to her daughter in New York. but
Saturday suffered a. slight attack Of indi-
gestion, from (which she seemed to have
recovered before retiring. During the night.
when her husband awakened, it was found
she had expired fs
Evening star., 1901-10-02
THE ARTILLERY CORPS.
Announcement Made of Recent As
afEnmente.

The following assignments to the Artil-
lery Corps are announced: Colonel e. Van
A, Andruss, Lieutenant Colonel B. X. Rob-
erts. Lieutenant Colonel ]. O'Hara, Major
L. H. Walker, Major William P. Duvall,
Major Henry NJ Andrews, Major Charles
D. Parkhurst and Major Benjamin H. Ran
dolph, to the Coast Artillery; Captain Man
us McCloskey, to the 126th Company, Coast
Artillery; Captain John E. stephens: to
the 49th Company. Coast Artiiiery' Cap
tain Thomas E. Merrill, to the 124th Com
pany, Coast Artillery: Captain George A.
Nugent to the 121st Company, Coast Ar
tillery: Captain William w. Hamilton. to
the Coast Artillery: Captain william Z.
Cole, to the Coast Artillery; Captain Fox
Conner, to the 123d Company. Coast Ar
tinery; Captain Henry w. Butner, to the
1920 Company, Coast Artillery; Captain M
G. Spinks. to the Coast Artillery: Captain
Jacob C. Johnson. to the 10th Company,
Coast Artillery: Captain Henry L. New
bold, to the Coast Artillery; Captain Ernest
d. Scott, to the 3Oth Company. Coast Ar
tillery: Captain Albert G. Jenkins. to the
Coast Artillery; Captain Robert e. Wylie,
to the Coast Artillery; Captain William
Forse, to the Coast Artillery.
First Lieutenants George F. Connolly,
44th Company; William H. Monroe, 18th
Company: Alexander Greig. jr., 50th Com
pany; John w. Gulick. 21st Company; John
p. Spur. SD Company; Robert F. Woods.
45th Company: Edward T. Donnelly, 61st
Company; CnarleS u. runs, fSth company;
James r. Pourie. $50 Company; James NJ.
Wheeler, 4sth Company; Arthur T. Balen-
tine, 54th Company: John G. Livingston,
61st Company: Second Lieutenants Car
roll Power. 80th Company; Roy I. Tay-
lor. 21st Company: Clarence Carrigan,
Goth Company: Edwin c. Long. T6th
Company; Willis R. Vance, 7Tth Com
pany; Hugh 8. Brown. sd Company;
Charles M Bunker. 10th Company; Ed
ward D. Powers, S5th Company: James
Totten. 8Sth Company: Marlborough Church
i'll. 18th Company; Francis w. Griffin, 9th
Company; Francis III. Lincoln, 1i2th Com
pany; Robert B.. Mitchell 1st Company;
William X. Moore, 4th Company: Claudius
NJ Seaman. 45th Company; Richard H.
Jordan. 61st Company: John n. Shook.
46tk Company. all Of the Coast Artillery.
Lieutenants Balentine and Jordan are or
dcred to temporary duty at Washington,
barracks.
Major Walker is assigned to duty at Fort
Hamilton.
Major Duyail IL assigned to duty at Fort
Howard. Maryland.
Major Andrews Is assigned to duty at
Fort Leavenworth-
Major Parkhurst Is assigned to duty at
Fort Totten. New York.
Major Randolph is assigned to duty at
the Preside of San Francisco.
Captain Hamilton Is relieved from re-
Evening star., 1901-10-02
FUTURE OF CHINA.
Autonomy of the Empire Depends O,
the Honesty of Public Omcers.
From the Shanghai Mercury

Autonomy of the Empire DeDend. ou
the Honesty of Public Omcers.
From the Shanghai Mercury.
The law of evolution Is found In history
as 1t is In nature. The forms It takes are
various for there Is an evolution in DO
iitical events which leads thousand Jour-
nalists to believe they can foresee the
future There is also an evolution In mem
tai and physical tendencies and this comes
with the blood. Men of one clan. one vii
lage, one nation. have common tendencies.
Ihere Is a village in Shantung where all
the people stammer in their speech; this Is
parity initiative and partly hereditary, A
recent writer says: I'VE are all creators q.
.he future II 80, then it is possible to
improve the future of the Chinese race
Ii, at the present time. officers in the civil
service firmly resolve to avoid corrupt prac-
tlces when they become seated ON the
throne of office. and at the same time
abandon their superstitions, their crue,tv
and their narrowness Of view, the nati,n
may Keep It's autonomy for a long time 4,
come The great point in favor of a f,,tur,,
Ior the chinese nation Is their possession
OF moral Ideal and a tradition of gold
en- age. These come back to the nnemnry
ike the undying visions of our youth
everything that Is good in early education
heips TO keep the conscience active how
q AiAdi may lSc 30 IL Is with
hation having long history like China.
Inc moral ideal Of the past Is not forgot
Ten even In these degenerate days.
we create our own future and what 9TH
ers have succeeded in doing we NAV do
Plato taught that the images of all ma
teria1 things were in existence before the
things themselves. They were in the di
vine mind before the creative act The
path TO the knowledge Of the world lies n,
the study of ourselves. In the case ~
Plato, method led to the formation of a
philosophy which has been ever since b;s
day source of fruitful suggestion to noli-
ticians. to theologians. to thinkers az All
grades, and which has enriched the writ
lnss or ceaseleSs succession of authora
There is no doubt that the literat,,-a tia
history, and the actual characte teristicx of
the modern Chinese deserve careful stndv
III We would foresee correctly what win ba
me course or their subsequent history
Inc CnineSe are not military peopie hut
they are capable of discipline Thev ,can
OBEY, but they cannot command 8 Tbair
cnaraeteristics are literary rather thsn
wariike Their qualities are consarvaf;ys
rather than progressive They 1--we tbe
past and take great pleasure and show
remarkable activity In preserving I.s re.
ords. There Is nothing which fher re,.,
more desirous of upholding than resnect
1or the dead. BY funeral honors naid =,
the men OF old time they show what an
unquenchable zeal they possess for the
preservation of the memory of the mast
BY the worship OF ancestors the Chiness m
dicate their sense OF unbroken union Nth
bygone times. BY their histories they car
ry into futurity the events of today.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
RITES FOR THE DEAD.
Funeral of Edmund f. French TAX
Place Today.

uneEAl Oh EOmunQ french IakcS
Place Today.
The funeral Of the late Edmund F. French,
who was for more than half century a
resident Of Capitol Hill and for long series
of years a clerk in the Treasury Depart
ment, took place this afternoon from his
late residence, No. % B street southeast
The services were conducted by Rev. DR..
Clarke of St. James p. Z. Church and were
attended by a large number of friends of
the deceased, including many who attended
the East Washington public schools In the
years when he served as a trustee, and
there were many floral tributes sent in. The
interment was at the Congressional ceme-
terry.
The deceased was native Of New Eng
land and was a brother of the late Col.
Benz. B. French. He had reached the age
OF eighty-two years. He was the father Of
DR.. French Of East Capitol street, and
leaves another son and daughter. Up to
three years ago he enjoyed robust health.
but at that time he suffered an attack of
paralysis which left him very weak. Sub
sequently he had two other attacks, the
last one terminating fatally Monday last.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
fne verbal Routine Dispensed With
In North England.

froin tne LONDON Express
A new style OF birth announcement has
been invented in the progressive north
and we are glad to observe that ft a. q
pleasant deviation from the old-time ron
tine advertisements of similar events which
are open to the charge of being sterao-
typed In phrase and quite stilted We cltn
from the births. marriages and deaths ad :
vertising columns of the Newcastle pa-
pers an item which reads as follows:
b. c. OF =, in the full joys of paternity
begs to announce that his wife gave birth
to daughter yesterday. Both are doing
well-DEO GRATIAS
We omit the name Of the advertiser he
cause of the suspicion. entertained In an
kindlinesS that he may be more calm NV
TINS time, and that II he were called upon
to word his advertisement today he might
make some changes In II. But be that as
it may, the Innovation is a good cne How
would this do for, insertion by the father
OF nine daughters. the first of whom has
just led someone to the altar:
HIP! HIP! HURRAH,-Jones Brown ESQ
of Muddelhed. takes pleasure in announc-
ing the marriage of his daughter Isabel
to Theodore BIN, esq.,, of woking Eight
more girls on hand.
This is not so cold and formal as tha
usual wedding announcement. There is
lurking In II a trace of the happiness
which even the coldest natures feel when
q beloved child. the apple OF her fond
parents eyes. becomes a charge upon tbe
checkbook of another man. When births
and weddings smite the home is not the
time for a concealment OF the emotions.
The man who is able to make the friefd
types sing and throw up their hats for lo.y
Is the one who fits the occasion. The birth
and marriage notice might have more feel
ing in IT. The heart should not always be
hidden under a bushei. let it out once in a
while TO do a skirt dance and expand
All honor, therefore, to the Newcastle
genius who has climbed out of the rut OF
chilly routine in which one usually takes
refuge on the second happiest event tnat
can befall a man. the first, of course be-
ing his marriage Little Miss Ophelia Ann
Of Newcastle-for such we feel by an over
powering intuition rs probably the name OF
the happy little stranger-has come TO us
under happy auspices. The ''three-cheers-
for-everyone" spirit that pervades the Of
ficial notice of her arrival viii bring luck
to this pink little singer of the robust north.
II is now time for the rest of us TO follow
suit In properly wording any birth notices
that II may be our good fortune to have 90
make. Let us take our friends and the
public generally into our confidence on
these merry occasions. and not be so stu
pidly stfn and proud
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Hearings Before Trial Omcer.

. Policeman William Kemp of the fourth
precinct was called before Trial Officer
Pugh at police headquarters today to an
swer charge OF conduct unbecoming an
officer. 1t Is alleged that during the crush
at the Capitol the day of President McKin-
leys funeral, the officers club came In con-
tact with the face of Mrs. Dunbar wife of
a weil-known coaored man. Complaint was
made to the Commissioners and Trial On
Ger Pugh was designated to hear the case
AS the charge preferred was really one
OF assault Mr. Pugh suggested that the
Police Court was the proper place for the
complaint to be lodged. Under the law
however. the Commissioners have a right to
order the hearing before a trial officer or
the police trial board.
Policeman William L. Santmyer of the
sixth precinct has been notified to appear
before the police trial board at police head
quarters at O'Clock this afternoon upon
charges Of being absent without leave and
disobedience of orders. He was suspended
three days ago.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Wolfe's Monument.

Qu4bec Correspondence London Post.
1t is sad to see the state of wolfe's mon
ument today. Rank grass grows nigh In
side the rusty and worn iron ratings. The
column rs cracked. and II nothing be done
must soon perish The monument. simple
column with helmet and sword ON top.
and its inscription: Wolfe died here VIC
torious, 13 Sept. $780," Is sublime in It's sim
plicity. The present sordid surroundings OF
NE scene Of the hero's death cannot be
Helped. but surely the monument itself on
the spot on which he died should not be
left uncared for.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Renalnine OF Streets.

The District Commissioners have received
from the Northeast Washington Citizens
Association the copy of resolution passed
at the last regular meeting of the asso-
citation recommending that In naming and
remaining the streets extended beyond the
city limits east and west the lettered names
be continued to the District line. thus offi-
cially obiiterating the old boundary lines
of the city. The association also RECON-
mends that following the lettered streets
the streets shall be designated By names
of one syllable alphabetically arranged. fol-
lowed by two-syIiable and three-syliable
names ON to the District boundary.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Refund Ordered.

The District Commissioners have ap-
proved the recommendation of George F..
Green, the water registrar, and have or
dered refund to George w. Weber for
the over amount paid on water assessment
for premises 612 D street northwest.
Similar action has been taken in the case
OF Mrs ]. w. Nairn. who overpaid on 1888
Vermont avenue northwest
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Deplore Death Of the pre.td.r,

At meeting OF Camp No. 2, Patriotic
Order Sons OF America. It was recalled that
the organisation has heard with profound
grief OF the untimely death Of the beloved
President. VIM. Mckinley. and hereby offer
to his widow and the country heartfelt
sympathy. The resolution was signed by
John H. Lipphard. president: VIM. O,Dono-
hue. George r. Maxwell and e. o. smith.
committee.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Victim Of Aa.auIt.

Report was made to the police of the 9th
precinct last night that James Conway.
twenty-five years old, OF 1881 Kramer
street. had been assaulted by three COL
ored men, The victim is a motorman and
was on his way home about 1890 o'clock
when he met the colored men near 18th
and d streets. He was not seriously hurt
Evening star., 1901-10-02
For Removal of Abandoned Track.

The District Commissioners have received
from A. B. Duvall. attorney for the Dis
trict OF Columbia, the form Of a notice to
be served on the president of the Wash
ington Traction and Electric Company re-
quiring the removal of the abandoned car
track on I'd street southwest from to M
streets within sixty days. in accordance
with the law on the subject
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Strong words by a New York Spe-

-;,l;s+ After years OF testing and compare
SidiSl- con have no hesitation In sayirxshat
Dr. Agnews Cure for the Heart Is the quickest,
safest and surest known TO medical science.
IL In my practice. II relieves the most acute
forms Of heart ailnent inside of thirty minstes
and never falls" Sold By F. s. WILLIAMS 9th
ave n
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Sudden Death.

Frederick Stewart, colored. sixty-eight
years old. died suddenly about 4 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon at his home. No. a1,
l. street southwest. Coroner Nevitt was
called to the house. as there had been no
physician in attendance He found the
mans death was due to natural causes. and
gave a certificate accordingly.
Evening star., 1901-10-02

cruiting duty and assigned to duty at Fort
Banks. Massachusetts.
Captain Newbold is assigned to duty at
Fort Washington, Maryland
Captains Hamilton, Cole, Spinks. New
bold, Jenkins, Wyllie and Forse will remain
unassigned and available for staff or other
duty until further orders.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Undefdseriou. Charge.

Samuel Prestph, sqlored. was today held
in 1,0oO bonds &or 6be action OF the grand
jury by Judge Scott. In the Police Court
on the charge 5f having committed a rape
on Leonora ferrfi. also colored, aged
eleven years.
Charles London. colored. aged sixteen
years. was charged with a similar crime on
Lillian Bowie. also colored. aged 1--WE years.
school
Evening star., 1901-10-02
BELIEVE HE WILL RECOVER.
Physicians Interested In the Case
Henson Smith.

The physicians believe that Henson
Smith, colored, who was shot in the
abdomen and received an injury some
what similar to that of Presiden Mckinley,
will recover. The wound was inflicted. 1t
is charged by young white man on
farm near Gaithersburg, Md, kearly three
weeks ago. Because Of the nature of the
patients injury number Of physical ns
are watching the case.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Toilet Needs.
Bargain Spots.)

A0c for sample Hand Mirrors. None
worth less than 81. Some worth
more. See counter full-rear Of first floor
O2<, for IL by 12-inch Bath Room Mir
rors Of heavy French plate glass.
OS- for soc Long handle Bath Brushes
Only 1oc for 25c An-bristle Hand
Scrubs.
AO<- for the Famous Keep Clean Hair
Brushes-the healthiest and every
way best.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
IIIne.s Of Justice H.rn..

Justice Hagner. who Is assigned to pre-
side over Equity Court No. OF the SUI
preme Court Of the District. Is confined to
his home. 1878 H street, with an attack OF
lumbago.
Evening star., 1901-10-02

&c yard for Standard 81 Pure Linen
Satin Damask-best 72-inch wide 81
table linen.
hSr yard for the usual Sc Table Linen.
and 49c yard for Superior Satin
Damask. warranted all pure linen.
ZSc yard for the 81 French Flannels in
new Persian effects. Only 49c for
Plain French Flannels. all pure wool.
1 9Oc yard for usual I2lsc FlanneIette.
and only 19c yard for 25c French
Flannelette. All new styles.
Evening star., 1901-10-02

Thousands OF situations have been OBJ
tanned through the want columns OF The
Star.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
e. -S1.5O Books, 29c.
Well-known SI.5o cloth
bound, copyright books at only
2oc. Some titles below:

San Isidro, Mrs. Crowninshield; Child OF
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When Hearts Are Trumps, Tom Hall.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Linen, BedWear and Flannels.

(lhe Bargain Spots now here J
mSC for better than the usual 75c Bed
spreads. Marseilles patterns. Full
size.
A0C for 60c Quality Sheets Hand torn,
hemmed and ironed. Homemade
Sheets could not be better Sc for Pillow
Cases to match.
Hoe for Standard 25c Towels, A inches
long. Only lSc for Bureau Scarfs
"a inches long.
&c for Standard 12ikc Huck Towels, &c
inches long. 1000 dozen Of them
are here.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Pictures at SOC.

we know no better
than the offering picture ST pictures are
generally selling I'D TO s. a the
Choice offered Etcng acsimes of
world famous patnoype carbon etc These
pictures rich from bv 10
velopmen OF fart
Evening star., 1901-10-02

SD OS pair for Genuine California Wool
Blankets. worth $4.50. Subject
to slight defects-but not to hurt the wear
or materially mar the appearance.
SD dMD pair for Standard Sc California
Blankets. They are seconds
with indefnable hurts.
SD SdD pair for $3.50 Quality Scotch
Wool Blankets. Good for hotel
nse-they will Withstand wear almost in
definitely.
Sn 1 o for Comforts made to retail at
$1.50. Full size and weight.
Covered with best silkoline.
Evening star., 1901-10-02
Art Goods.
(Art Needlework.)

nc for the usual 25e Whisk Broom
Holders Of linen, stamped in tinted
floral designs. and Tobacco Pouches, stamp
ed on natural colored linen. When made up
these create attractive presents.
BIC for Photograph Frames Of stamped
linen. As good as any heretofore
cold at Soc.
&(, to CSC for Linen Centerpieces in leaf
shape, stamped with tinted floral
designs.
II dc for Needle and Stick. Pin Cases,
with colored stamping on white
linen. ScallOped edge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-04
RACER ALL over.
What a YaChisman Says About
Hsrrssaoif Cup Defender.

"A racer all over Is tho latest Iierresh-
of % footer now building for the dee<nce
of the Americas cup"
This statement IS made by Rristoi
yachtsman who has seen the new defend
er's plans and examined her form in the
south construction shop.
Speaking OF htF sail spread, ne sfld.
"FurthcrmOrc. the new yacht VIII carfA
q large spread OF sail. the largest ever
seen on n cup racer. ana 1 believe mat
teh amount Will far exceed any eNpecta-
tions OF the yachtsmen who are looking
for "a big sail spread
Hts statement a. partly borne out By
the dimensions or the steel mast work on
which is progressing as fast ss porsibe,
ana the mast ia being made IN sections
The lower mast wiz measure nearly TO-
n feetin length. which Is thre feet more
than Columbia s. The other spars are
said 10 be inprupOrtiOn.
The steel workers gang have been busy
putting IN the steel step for the mast be-
tween frames Nos. 80 and 81 "a short dis
tance farther aft than the location Of the
mast on the Columbia.
This may be due partly to the longer
OYcrhang and partly 20 a change IN Capt.
MATS theory OF placing the sail.
other Workmcn are busy putting In the
diagonal deck stringers and also all the
other bracings OF steel
The new boat will be a marvel Of
strength and no such amount OF bracings
had ever ben put in a cup defender at
Herreshoffs y as is seen In the construc-
tion OF the Belmont syndicate flyer.