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The times., 1901-04-25
THE CORNERSTONE IN PLACE
Simple Ceremonies at the Public Lii
brary Building

The cornerstone of the new public IL
/ brary building was put in place at 3:30
| o'clock yesterday afternoon in the pres
ence of the Library Commission. consist
| ing Of Commissioners MacfarIand. Beach
and Ross, Col Theodore Bingham. Super
intendenJ of Public Buildings and
Grounds; Theodore Noyes. President of
the Board Of Library Trustees Bernard
Green, Superintendent of the Library of
Congress, and Weston Flint, Librarian of
the Public Library.
The cornerstone is a massive piece of
grey granite, weighing about a ton.
small quadranguIar hole had been chiseI-
ed out of the centre, and in 1t was placed
a copper box. filed with various papers
coins, a city directory for the current
year, and a replica Of the memorandum
made by Andrew Carnegie when he Of
fercd to donate the money for the erec-
tion of the library.
Mr- Carnegie. when he was approached
upon the subject, wrote a memorandum in
pencil on the back of an envelope, and
this act of his was the very first move
toward the erection of the building which
is in the course of construction.
The first step in the ceremonies yester-
day was the sealing of the copper box
After it had been closed, il was put in
the orifice made to receive it, The huge
Dlock was then swung slowly into place
by means of a crane. The first trowel full
OF mortar was spread by Commissioner
Ross.
The ceremonies would have been post
poned until Il fairer day but for the fact
that 1t would have seriously delayed the
progress of the building At the north
east corner, where the stone was placed
the masonry work is several courses be-
hlnd that at other parts of the structure.
The times., 1901-04-25
THE EPWoRTH LEAGUE.
Programme for the Regular Annual
Business Meeting

The annual meeting of the Epworth
League of Washington and vicinity will
| be held at the Epworth NJ. E. Church,
corner of Seventh and n Streets north
east on Tuesday of next week The first
session will be held in the afternoon, and
will be opened with devotional exercises,
conducted by Rev. w. r. Andrews, d.
D., of Rockville, Md. The reading of the
annual reports of the various officers will
be followed by the election of officers for
the ensuing year. The session will close
with the consideration of a new constitu-
tiOn, which will be submitted for adop-
ton Supper will be provided in the
church.
At I:lj o'clock the evening session will
commence with song service, lasting a
quarter of an hour. Rev. w j. Young.
D. D., of Lynchburg. will deliver an ad-
dress on the subject of Great Expecta-
tions and What Has Come of Them" A
reception will be held in the league rooms
of the church after the session.
The present officers OF the Epworth
League Union are: President DIR. w p
Andrews, of Rockville. Md; First VIC
PRESIDENT, II. A. Beach. Falls Church
Va; Second Vice President G. w Hale
lup, Savage, Md; Third Vice President
a W: Chaney, EpwOrth; Secretary. a
\. Gale. Epworth: Treasurer, G. ID i5ov
Hyattsville. Md; Superintendent of In,
nior Leagues. Miss Laura CoI1ison
BrightwoOd, ID. c.
The times., 1901-04-25
Chase's-POIite Vaudeville

Ihose who witnessed ''The Girl with
the Auburn Hair last season at Chase $
ne" Grand and were unable to solve the
mystery or her identity. although mar
Fenng at the novelty of her act viii have
another opportunity next week. when
manager Chase will present fer the see
ond time The Girl with the Auburn
Hair In her act. which is now entitled
A Sermon in Song 1t has been de-
scr1bed as "a spectacular singing novelty
in setting of scenic splendor." For the
present season elaborate new electrical
effects have been added which with it's
more extensive scenic details, have re-
suited in making the act more impressive
popular, and fascinating than when first
produced. In order to meet the great
public interest in Keith's spectacle The
Pageant of the Nations" Manager Chase
has retained all three of it's parts, en-
bracing the pageant" the gypsy scarf
dance" and the Red Hussar Drill for
next week. The large attendance at
Chase's this week is proof that this vau-
deVille novelty has more than gratified
the public interest aroused by the extern
SiVe advance heralulng and the retention
of Ii for another week is more than war
ranted by its success
The remainder of the bill for next week
will be headed by Charles r. Sweet the
tramp burglar. with a new assortment of
humOr. Charles Leonard Fletcher, the
monOlogist, will deliver a new and orig
inal talk, which he calls out of a Job.
which Is said 10 surDass others of it's
class in variety and novelty. Snyder and
Buckley Will offer 4 comedy act and the
American Biograph viii exhibit the Gus
tomary quota Of interesting comic and
news views.
The times., 1901-04-25
MANY CHANGES MADE.
Promotions and Appointments In the
Civil Service Commission.

A number Of promotions and appoint
ments were made yesterday in the clerical
force of the Civil Service Commission, as
a result Of a vacancy caused by the recent
death of Michael T. Higgins. The changes
made are as follows:
j. j. Kemp, clerk OF class 2, Temporal
rily assigned to class 8, pending the re-
turn of Mr.. Higgins, who is now in the
Philippines, is permanently promoted TO
class 3.
c. W. Bartlett, clerk class ,. is tempo
rarily promoted to class 3.
H. l. Dalby, clerk class !, temporarily
assigned TO class 2, is permanently pro-
noted to class 2.
Miss Nettie Peterson, clerk class /. is
temporarily promoted to class ,.
Miss Mabel /. Taylor, clerk class e,
temporarily assigned TO class l, is per
manently promoted TO class l.
b. j. Kumler. clerk class +, is tempo
rarily promoted to class /
L. II. Fisher clerk class d, Temporal
rily assigned to class e. is permanently
promoted to class T.
Henry Behlert clerk class d. is teuno-
rarily promoted to class E.
L. O. Arner, clerk class c, is promoted
to class d.
The position Of clerk Of class c on the
Commissions force left vacant by the
promotion of L. o. Arner to class d, viii
be filled by selection from the stenog-
rapher and typewriter register
Joseph nj. Shoemaker, the temporary
appointee in class D. still holds his posi-
tion subject to the original stipulation
that his status Is that of a temporary
clerk, and that he is to be separated from
the service upon the return Of Mr.. Kig-
gins to the service Of the Commission.
1t appearing that the name of Lewis f
Caswell, of Illinois, stands first upon the
register of eIigibles for the position of
stenographer and typewriter, the Com
mission has selected him for appointment
TO the position of clerk class c upon it's
force.
The request of the Secretary of Agri-
culture for the transfer of Richard w
l, in the Office Of this Commission TO the
position of clerk class 2, in the Depart
ment of Agriculture is approved
Upon the transfer of Mr.. Roberts to the
Department of Agriculture. as provided
IN the preceding minute, the following
promotions will be made:
y. ]. Kumler, clerk class Z, Temporal
rily assigned 20 class /. will be perma-
nently promoted to class /.
Miss Frances r. Mudd, clerk class E, |
will be temporarily promoted to class !.
Henry Behlert class -, temporarily as
signed TO class E, viii be permanently
promoted TO class =.
Joseph M Shoemaker, temporary clerk |
class d. win be temporarily promoted to |
class Il, pending the return of Mr. Kig- |
Lewis r. Caswell, clerk class c, will be /
promoted to class ID.
The times., 1901-04-25
The Academy 1'The Dangers of
Pnris.r

THE Dangers of Paris which is the
attraction next week at the Academy, is
said TO be one of the few successful melo-
dramas of the season 1t is by q. Hill
Nicholson and Charles II. Longdon.
authors Of the familiar thriller, Mans
Enemy" The Dangers of Paris
is now in its sixth year in England. and
reputed to be still prosperous and enjoy
ing one of the longest runs on record
According to the management a better
acting company is seldom seen than the
one enga ged for this production, while
the scenic effects are claimed to approach
the acme of perfection. The second scene
of the first act is said to rival in beauty
the famous garden scene in Hearts Are
Trumps." II is described as veritable
fairyIand of multi-cOlored lights, flowers.
and gorgeous costumes, and forms a small
entertainment I'm itself. Another beauti-
ful and weird scene is the interior of
glass factory showing the furnaces in full
blast The usual Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday matinees will be given.
The times., 1901-04-25
Late Army Orders.

Secretary Root yesterday issued the fol.
| lowing army orders:
By direction of the Secretary of War
| Second Lieut.. Harry B. Jordan, Sixth
! United States Cavalry, is transferred tC
the Fourteenth United States Cavalry
| and will be assigned to a troop by his
regimental commander.
By direction of the President First
| Lieut. Joshua Jagmetty. Forty-first In
/ fantry. United States Volunteers, is hon
I orably discharged from the service of the
| United States by the Secretary of War. to
take effect May 3. 1901, his services be
ing no longer required.
Leave of absence for one month is
granted Capt. p. d. Lochridge. Thirteenth
United States Cavalry.
By direction of the Secretary Of War.
Major Frank b. McKenna. inspector gem
eral, United States Volunteers Captain
Twenty eighth United States Infantry
having reported his arrival at San Fran
cisco. Cal, in obedience to orders hereto
fore issued, will proceed to Chicago, Ill.
and report in person to the commanding
general, Department of the Lakes for
temporary duty.
BY direction of the Secretary of War.
Capt. John A. Dapray, Twenty-third Unit
ed States Infantry. now in this CITY on
sick leave of absence of which he aYailed
himself at Fort Douglas. Utah. is detail
ed for temporary recruiting duty and will
proceed to 3I6 Commerce Street Dallas
Texas. and relieve First Lieut. William
d. Conrad. Twenty-third United States
Infantry, from such duty, and he is ap-
pointed an acting quartermaSter for the
time he may remain on recruiting duty
Lieutenant Conrad upon being thus re-
lieved will repair to this city and report
IN IN person to the commanding officer of
the United States General Hospital,
Washington Barracks, District of Column
bia, for treatment
BY direction of the Secretary of War,
Captain William H. Bean commissary
United States Army, purchasing commits
sary at st. Louis, Mo, will proceed to
Omaha, Neb.. on official business pertain
ing to the inspection of subsistence stores
at the latter DIace
The times., 1901-04-25
IsTHMIAN CANAL PLANS.
Lord Pauncefote Has a Conference
With Secretary HnY

Lord Pauncefote, the British Annbassa-
dor, called at the State Department yes
terday and had a conference with Sec
retary Hay in regard TO the isthmian ca
nal negotiations AS Lord Pauncefote
will have sailed for England before the
return of Mr.. Hay from his trip with the
President TO the Pacific Coast, this is
probably the last conference that viii be
held between them until next fall.
The canal question was thoroughly dis
cussed yesterday, but Secretary Hay was
unable to give any assurance as to what
kind of treaty viii be acceptable to the
Senate II is expected that no further
communication between the two Govern
meuts regarding the canal will be had un-
til autumn.
The times., 1901-04-25
FOR PENSION COMMISSIONER.
Two Candidates Endorsed by the
knnsas DeIe2nfion.

The members of the Kansas Congress
sional delegation, in their efforts to secure
the appointment of a Pension Commits
sioner from that State, have endorsed two
candidates. S. r. Peters and Richard w.
Blue. Each has been a representative in
Congress and the selection of either
would be acceptable TO the Kansans.
The action of the delegation in endors-
ing the candidacy of two aspirants is
somewhat unusual, and it is said that 1t
may operate against the selection OF
either. The President has given the as
surance however. that the matter Of
Commissioner Evans successor, if one is
TO be appointed will not be taken up until
after his return from the Western trip.
There is said to be no further evidence
that Mr.. Evans is to resign, yet the
friends of rival candidates continue their
activity in the hope that he viii retire
from the office in the near future.
The times., 1901-04-25
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BurIesquers.

The broadway Burlesquers." an or
ganizatfon which has been on the road
several seasons will make its first ap-
pearance at Kernan's next week, and the
reception with which it has met else
where robs of all rashness the promise
that it will please as well as many at
fractions that have become established
favoritcs at this house.
Harry lie Clair, a former favorite. will
appear for the first time in a number of
years He will be remembered in cOnnec-
ton with his female representations.
from which his admirers never disassO-
ciate him, but it will be remembered. too,
that in recent years he has developed no
little protean talent, which gives assur-
anCe on his reappearance of better work
than he has ever presented His versa
tility is put to the test in the burlesQues.
in which he is ably seconded by many
burlesquers. In the Oli0 Will be found
Daily and Hilton. Carver and Pollard.
Bailey and Madison. and Lillian Leroy.
Bad effects from alcoholic excesses relieved by
Royal Headache Tablets. Prompt and sure.
The times., 1901-04-25
COMING TO THE THEATRES.
Columbia Musical Comedy season.

The Columbia Theatre will be closed
next week. in preparation for the opening
OF the spring season the week after when
the Hrst OF a series of musical comedies
VIII be presented. Washington has had
comic operas in the summer. stock com
panies In the summer. but no management
mas yet presented the most pleasing en-
tertainment Of the present time. musical
comedy. One of the reasons has been that
the expense of an undertaking of this
kihd is so very large. as II requires many
more people and a much stronger cast
than any other form of entertainments
The opening bill will be the ever popular
Runaway Girl which has been pre-
sented here two or three times. but which
has apparently lost none of its charm.
Diminutive Arthur Dunn returns again
to play the part of Flipper. and those
VINO saw him on his last visit were very
much pleased with this funny little man
a name which should prove potent fac
tor in the success of this company is
Miss Paula Edwards. the original of the
character, Carmenita, at DaIy's Theatre
ana who viii be seen here for the FIRST
time In this role
Inc chorus and company will number
HIty. Ihe management has taken great
care IN selecting the chorus and claims
tnat not only is II stunning looking lot
OF ,i, Itmininity but one that can sing also
Ihe scenery for the pieces will be re-
painted Dy Henry r.. HOyt, who made
the productions originally. while the cos-
tunes will all be new. In fact. the Co
IuIaDla productions will be presented ex-
acuy as they were given at Dalys The
aIiS' ,.i,S' NeW ORR. Another pleasant feature
viii be the introduction of a large or
chestra, the pick of local musicians. The
management Will book orders emitting
.L., IHe holder to the same seats each week
Nlthout extra cost for the season. The
sale OF seats will open next THURSDAY
morning at the box Office
The times., 1901-04-25
Woodward
and
LOthrOp,
10th, lith. and F SITS. N. w.
Boys
Spring Clothing.

The new spring stocks are now
shown in their entirety, and there
is most satisfying assortment to
choose frOm-BlOuse Sailor Suits:
Tuxedo and Vestie Suits; Norfolk
jacket Suits; Russian Blouse
Suits; also Double breasted Suits;
Single breasted Suits; Three piece
Suits; Long Pants Suits. and
every other style that is desirable
and popular.
Also the many different styles
of Spring Top Coats, Refers, and
Russian Blouse Coats-for large
and small boys.
Also Shirt Waists, Hats and
Caps, Straw Hats, Sailor Blouses,
Wash Suits.
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Several important Promotions

President Mckinley has decided ON the
recommendation of Secretary Root TO an
point Col. George L. Gillespie, Corps of
Engineers, now on duty in New York. Ia
be Chief of Engineers. and Col. George
y. Davis, professor Of military tactics at
West Point, TO be Judge Advocate Gener-
al OF the Army, as soon as the order
agreed upon Tuesday for retiring General
Wilson and Colonel Roberts as Chief of
Engineers and Generals Lieber, Barr. and
Clous as Judge Advocates General has
been carried out.
The times., 1901-04-25
DOING GOOD.

The following extract from letter written
oy hr. George H. Leader, publisher of the
Breeze Akron n. Y. will give YOU some
idea OF the great good that is being done by
Chamberain's Cough Remedy in curing colds
and grip; My wife and self have used Cham
berlain 5 Cough Remedy for Ia grippe and wish
TO attest to its beneficial effects and thank tbo
manufacturers for the good they are doing suffer
ing humanity. Whenever 1 hear Of case of Ia
grippe recommend this remedy" For sale by
Druggists
The times., 1901-04-25
THE PRIZE MONEY SUITS.
Charles c. Binney Presents the GOV
erument,s side of the Case.

eruments Side of the Case.
1t is expected that the arguments in the
suit of Admiral Dewey and his officers and
men for prize money, growing out of the
capture of Spanish vessels in the battle
of Manila Bay, which were commenced
yesterday before Justice Bradley, will be
concluded today.
The attention of the court was occupied
yesterday in hearing the argument OF
Charles c. Binney Assistant Attorney
General, on behalf Of the United States.
1t IS expected that MIR. Binney will con-
clude his argument this morning, and that
the closing argument for the hbelants
viii be made by Mr Micou.
The hearing in the case OF Admiral
Sampson will probably not begin before
tomorrow morning.
The times., 1901-04-25
Chief Commissnry at Manila.

Secretary Root yesterday ordered Lieut..
Col. Robert ID. Walsh. Thirty-fifth In
fantry to proceed to San Francisco and
relieve Capt. Douglas Settle. who has
been ordered to Manila to assume charge
OF the Subsistence Department there. and
to mske an investigation into alleged
frauds.
The times., 1901-04-25
Price, $500 each.

Plenty of space is given to Sailor Blouse
suits, because they are the most popular
style for little boys. We are showing a
most complete stock in navy blues,
royal blues, browns. garnets. and greys,
and striped and fancy cheviots and fan
neis. All guaranteed the best that can be-
found anywhere for the price. Handsome
elaborate braiding or very plain; sizes
The times., 1901-04-25
Bids for Book Stacks Opened.

Bids were opened yesterday for the pur-
chase Of steel book stacks to be put in
the scientific library at the Patent Office.
The amount appropriated by Congress for
the purpose was $1,000 The lowest bid
received was from the Library Bureau
Company. but it was s., 900 in excess of
the appropriation. The Committee on
Award will meet in n few days to take
action, and it is thought that decision
VIII be reached to reduce the number of
stacks
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We Direct Attention to Our New
Line OF Boys Reciprocity"
Suits.

Which we claim 50 much for; and thoss
who have tried them will bear us out in
these statements-they fit better, hold
their shape better. look better, and wear
better than any other suit that can be
obtained for the same price They are
made of well-selected all-wool materials,
by high-class men tailors, in light. sani-
tary rooms; sewed throughout with silk;
cut in latest manner; doubled in seat and
knees: Reinforced in parts liable to hard.
est wear-navy blue and a large assort-
ment Of fancy mixtures. light and dark
sizes TO Is
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S2.95 each.

Tuxedo or Vestie Suits are quite popu-
lar this spring, and we are showing q
large assortment. They consist OF piec-
es-coat. single or double breasted: vest,
single or double breasted: shield front and
pants; neat pretty stripes. in light and
dark effects; also navy blue serges and
cheviotS: sizes 4 20 I2
The times., 1901-04-25
SOCIAL And PERSONAL
The President TO Homer the Cuban
Commissioners.

Ir. ShciIenberGer and Miss Carr
Married Mt ST. JOhn's-Hir. Burke
and Miss williams United mt Home
Other Weddings of Yesterday.
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"'MOther's Friend"
Shirt Waists.

The kind with detachable but
tons. We show great variety of
styles and patterns, light and dark
colOrs - Madras, percales, and
chambrays.
UnIaundered Percale Mothers FRIEND
Waists in a great variety OF patterns and
effects; we'll made and carefully finishedJ
with or without collar: sizes to a.
The times., 1901-04-25

Miss Florence Carr, daughter of Judge
and Mrs Arthur Carr Of Hyattsville. and
Mr.. James B. Shellenberger. son of Col
and Mrs. G. A. Shellonberger. We're mar
ried at o'clock yesterday afternoon at
st. Johns Church, by its rector, Rev.
Alexander Mackay-Smith, D. d. The
bride. wearing a tailor-made gown of
dark blue cloth with hat Of pink straw
trimmed with pink roses, passed up the
aisle with her father. who gave her away
in marriage. Miss Frances T. Mudd, the
attendant maid OF honor, wore a pretty
gown of pink crepe and hat of white
chiffon. Both the bride and her maid
carried bouquets of white roses. Mr. Rus
sell, Of Seattle. Wash, acted as best man.
Later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs Shell
Ienberger left for a bridal trip TO New
York
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$500 and $500 each.

Boys Pants In fancy mixtures; neat
patterns; well made: strong and services
able; sizes to To- Special value.
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$3.75 each.

Double-b breasted Fancy Suits. in neat,
pretty patterns. light and dark coEOrings
well made; pants double in seats and
knees; sizes s to 10. An exceptional value.
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4Sc a pair.

Boys All-wool Fancy Chevfot Pants in
pretty checks and striped effects: also
navy blue cheviOts and serges: we'll made,
slightly goods: sizes 8 TO 10 Special value,
The times., 1901-04-25
15c a pair.

Boys Navy Blue Pants. we'll made.
strong and serviceable; sizes to 16.
soc a pair.
The times., 1901-04-25

The President and Mrs. Mckinley will
entertain the members of the Cuban
commission at dinner tonight
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s3.75 to $500 each.

Ailwool CheviOt Suits. in fancy grew
and brown mixtures. light and dark ef-
fects; also navy blue serges; good quality.
well made. silk sewed: well fitting. pants
double in seats anad knees; sizes s to I6.
Special value.
The times., 1901-04-25

The Washington AlumDae Association.
ri Beta Phi Fraternity, will celebrate the
day upon which the fraternity was found
ed by luncheon to be held at the Cairo
Saturday. April p. The guests of honor
VIII be the members Of the Columbia
Aipha Chapter. The arrangements for the
luncheon are in the hands of a commit
tee consisting Of Mrs Albert Hfllilter
Miss Ruth McGOwen. Miss Margaret III
Bruner, and Miss Anna Hazelton
The Japanese Minister and Madame
IakahLr9 Will give a reception on Eridau
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$3.50 each.

AH-wooi Flannel Sailor Suits prettily
trimmed with black or white braid: pants
lined throughout: well made and fittingJ
sizes } to 9. A splendid value.
The times., 1901-04-25

The French Ambassador gave an in
formal dinner last night
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Special value, 39c.

Plain White Unlaundered Mothers
Friend" Waists. without collar; size to
ID With wide round collar; sizes 4 to 10.
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Peculiar to Itself

Bad Feelings i'm Spring.-'In the
spring ! was feeling very badly. My blood
WAS very poor. / began taking Hoods
Ssrsaparila. it did me much good !
think it is wonderful spring medicine
and recommend it to all sick and suffer
ing. Ethel l.. Bean. Eaton Centre. n. II.
The times., 1901-04-25
Special price, soc.

Friend" Waists, for ordinary wear: light
effects and dark blue; good quality; sizes
4 TO I3
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Special Sale of
Sewing Machines.

Recently added a lower-priced
Sewing Machine to our collection:
1t is called the Enterprise" 1t is
as good, in very respect, as higher
priced machines, and is sold with
the same tiye-year guarantee. Sol
id oak; > drawers; full set of at
tachments. Bought at a price con-
cessiOn, enables an unusually low
price,