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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
COAL DEALERS CHEERFUL
OVER STRIKE SITUATION
Men With Headquarters on River Front
Expecting Supply Of Fuel.

Local coal dealers having headquar-
tiers on the river front speak cheerfuIly
Of the coal situation. and generally be
lieve that within the next Two months
the coal supply VIII be plentiful.
One dealer prophesied this morning
that normal prices would soon be es-
tabiished again.
There stiI remains a limited supply
Of coal in the bins Of some Of the re-
taifers. which is being sold Of in small
quantities at prices ranging from s. 70
SO per ton
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
EXCURSIONS.

Norfolk and Washington line for Fort
Monroe and Norfolk at $50 p n
Chesapeake Beach-See schedules IN
der Railroads and steamboats, for
time
Trains leave Pennsylvania Avenue and
Thirteen and-a-haf Street for Alex
andria and Arlington every half hour;
Mount Vernon hourly, 10 a. N. to p. u
Colonial Beach-Steamer 7. Y. Arrow
smith see schedule under excursions
for time
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
s1.as To BaHimore and Rsturn SIS

Via Pennsylvania Railroad Tickets on sale
Saturday and Sunday. September and :. God
70 return until midnight SUNDAY. All trains
except Congressional Limited. Specia. train
Baltimore to Washington viii leave Tui0u sta
tion at u midnight sunday September = f0r
accommodation Of passengers desiring o. re-
turn after departure Of scheduled trains
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

CoIumbia-"St Ann" afternoon and
evening
Academy OF AIUsic-"The Great White
Diamond ' afternoon end evening
The Empire-FIoyt : 4 Trip to China
town afternoon and evening
Herman 's--"The Tiger Lilies, after
noon and evening.
Lawn fete, Georgetown campus, even
ing
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
CALL FOR CONVENTION
LADIES OF GRAND ARMY
Orders Received From the
National President.

Copies Of the general orders for the
convention of the Ladies Of the Grand
Army c. the Republic which viii be
held in this city simultaneously with the
encampment OF the G. a. R. were re-
.ceived in the city today The orders
were issued by Mrs. Emma s Wall.
national president of the organization.
The orders state that the convention
VIII be held In the Lutheran Memorial
Church. Fourteenth Street. near Thomas
Circle It will be called to order
promptly at Q o'clock on the morning
of Thursday, October . National head
quarters viii be established at the Eb-
bit House. where the present writing
room viii be used as d reception room
Meeting OF Advisory Cruncil.
\ meeting OF the advisory oounciI Will
be held in the private par.ors Of the
national president, Nos 45l and 432. next
Tuesday afternoon al 3 O'Clock. The
council Of administration VII meet the
national treasurer ana national secre-
rary in suite 40 and 412 the morning Of
the same day at o'clock
y special train. bearing me national
officers Of me organization viii leave
+ Kansas City Friday, October ?. Al 6:3g
4 p III. running through without change 20
! washington
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
Sues Wife for Divorce

Clarence E. Price has flied suit for
divorce against Leola R. Price on the
ground Of infdelity They were married
in Baltimore in September, 1900, and
have ever since lived in this city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
Fair. cooler tonight; Friday fair; light
westerly winds
CONDITION OF TIE WATER.

Temperature and condition OF the
water at S a. N. Great Falls-TempeTa-
ture IS. condition. q. DeIeCaTlia reseT-
voiT - Tempera ture. 20; condition at
north connection So: condition at south
connection. IS Georgetown distributing
Temperature. %. condition at
infuent zatehousc. Sc, condition al ell
ueRt gatehouse, &c. Washington city
acknowledgement IS condition al
inAueBt. Sc. condition at effluent, s.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

We start by sacrificing goods that sold
from PFC 20 G5c ~a-d at sc yard. The lot
consists Of AH-siik 3iulLs, Mousseiines.
tFeu % RJtIste-, satin Rave Dgmity. I'm
br0idersd Swiss, Imitation Satin Liberty,
Alberta SateRr Figured silk Null Satin
Striped 0rgandy. fine Fancy Piques, Chev-
lots, Madras SaITlngS. Chambrays Cling
hams vard-vide Sea Island Percale. Bates
Seerz1cEers fine Polka Dot Lavu-in fact,
our entire balance Of th0-e fne goods &C
at. per y2rd--.--- .-.-.----.--- >
2.-.os yards Of Lawns and Batisres, still
containing i8iT assortment Of STYLES and
coioIs-in waist and dress lengths &c
a., per Eard----.- ------.-..--..---. - 3
: cases a. nov Nerriusac Shifting Prints.
showing new line Of peTcale pat H IC
teru7-strictly fast c0lors- at Per yd-.--.
bales Of 36-inch Brown Muslin;
fine sEo5tH-fnished cj"th-at, per Il &c
Yard -----.--. .-...-.-.-.--- .
300 yards Of New Hamilton Cretonne
Draperv. in a line of light and dark & lc
floral ef5ecrs-at. per vard--.---------O
1000 yards If good. sheer India Linon-
extra wide: in lengths UP to 10 TIC
yaTds-aj. per yard .--..--..-.--------f
cases Of new Fail Flsunelettes-every
pattern and c3.orInC new; jJist the thing for
saCquss, kimonos, and wrapPer-st, I IC
per FFrd--.- ------.- .---..--S
cases of genuine New York Nils
Bleacbed Muslin. ia lengths from , TIC
t. 10 yards at, per yard..-..--..---.
; cases Of Nev Sea Island Percaies III all
the new fall shades such as navy blue. old
blue. bright red. garnet. gray, and black
grounds, with an sorts Of dots. fig
urcs stripes, and horal effects-peT 9 &C
yard $500. -.--------- - r
800 yards Of heavy TwilIed Fine Sstsen,
guaranteed strictly fast biack-in @ sc
lengths zap 10 10 yards-per Yard. y
100 Yards Of ne Inch Corded Madras.
in a line OF assorted neat stripes checks.
and fancy designs. in coiGrS Of navy, red,
pink lavender. and black. Very - &c
stylish for iaI waisrs-af. Per I'd. <
. cases Of s5-inch Corded Fercaie-s0me-
thing entirely new; Eight grounds, with
figures and stripes Of black, navy,
red pink. and I5vcudsr-at- q &c
Eor yard. --.-..-- .-...---- =
600 yards Of extra frs. = rcr White India
Iino--2' 90 sy inches in width , IC
-ar. lrr yard. --.- ---------- II L
cases q new Fall Outing FIanneIs, in
checks. stripes. and fancy effects: pink. blue,
gray, red. and black. on light and dark
grounds. Suitable for almost every hEC
pTVD@a-at. per yard-----.-----------O =
Remnant Department-Third floor
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

The Commissioners have ordered, on
the recommendation OF the Assessor,
that the water main assessment against
subIot y, in the square bounded by Vir-
GINA Avenue. I, Second and Third Streets
southwest. in the name OF Thomas Buell.,
be accepted without penalty and inter
est, for the reason that the notice OF the
assessment was WRONGLY served.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
VIII Present Silver Service.

4 meeting Of the Society Of Spanish
War Veterans VIII be held at the hall
Or the order On Z Street tonight and a
silver service presented 10 Colonel Lips
comb, with appropriate ceremonies The
society met last night and adopted reso-
lutions eulOgizing the late Gen William
H HUbbel, a copy OF which was sent 10
the widow OF the dead soldier today
o. s. Marine Band at Chevy Chase Lake
IN grand concert. every evening rain OF shine.
followed By dancing in the big pavilion
5000 Seashore Excursions $500.
Wa Pennsylvania Railroad % Atlantic City
Cape May, Ocean City and Sea Isle City. Tick.
cts on sale and good going on Friday and
Saturday. limited for return 70 following Tues.
day Delaware River Bridge Route 70 Atlantic
City.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tidc..-.--..3:2S a N. and 2.44 p m
High ride..-....9.20 a. m and 9:42 p. n
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
sa.so To Luray and Return Via B.
90. RI.

Including admission 70 the Caves. Leaving
Washington $50 q. ~, SUNDAY, September !
Retiirnirg. leave LuTay p. 70 same day This
IS a delightful trip along Potomac and sbsraH-
doah r vers-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

Beautiful TO. ! Georgia Flooring, S2.5o
Per 100 feet, At 9th and y y ave Lib5ey's
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

President Roosevelt has formally dc-
cepted the invitation extended 10 him
by General Torrance, as commarder-in-
chief Of the Grand Army of The Re
public. to occupy a seat on he grand
stand Wednesday. October S. TO re
view the parade OF the surviving vet
Grams Of the q. - r.
The letter OF invitation sent the
President Was dated Minneapolis, Az
gys- -. aud was signed by General
Torrance as the commanding officer Of
the G. \. r., and read in part is FOL
lows:
! have the honor TO extend 70 you
a most cordial Invitation 10 review
with NE the annual parade of the
Grand Army OF the Republic. 10 lake
place n Washington. D. c, on Wednes-
day, October s. nex1-
The occasion promises % be one Of
more han ordinary interest. and sur
viving veterans of the civil war look
forward with unusual satisfaction to
the special pleasure it viii give them.
not only 70 march IN review before you,
but to have the inspiration OF your
presence and an opportunity afforded
them to manifest the respect and affec-
ton in which they hold the Chief Elk
ecutive Of the Nation
The Presidents Reply.
In reply 70 the above letter General
Torrance received the following accept
ance from Mr. George B. Cortelyou-
Private Secretary 10 the President.
dated at the White House:
Your favor On the 23d inst. has been
received, and in reply the President re
quests me to say that he accepts with
much pleasure your cordial invitation
TO review with you the annual parade
of the Grand Army Of the Republic
which is TO take place in Washington,
D C. on October S
with assurances that the cOmPIi-
ment implied by this invitation is
warmly appreciated by the President,
believe me- etc.
Soliciting for Subscriptions.
A letter received this morning from
srr. Victor G. BIoede. a manufacturing
chemist Of Baltimore. gave the officers
Of the executive committee a great dea'
OF pleasure. Mr BIoede said among
other things:
Some tine ago our firm was solicited
by one Of the officers of the Grand AVml
encampment for a contribution TO de
fray the expenses for the eucampmen
this fall The gentlemen was not
known to ne personally. but advised n
that if I preferred doing so might send
the contribution 70 you for The beDed
OF the fund I therefore take pleasure
in enclosing you my personal check fol
S100 for the benefit of the fund witi
the best wishes for q great success.
This letter suggests that some QUes
lions have arisen as ID how contrib1
tons might be made for the encampuen
fund. MT. Warner referred TO this i'm
mediately after reading Mr. BlOede'
letter and asked that the newspaper
announce that contributions would bt
received either by the chairman OF III
executive committee. 1905 New Torl
Avenue, OF by Mt. Clarence T. NoTmaR1
treasurer Of the committee, at the sam
address.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
Meeting Of AdvisorY C.1uncil.
Mrs. Grant on Committee.

Mrs Wall has extended ali invitation
to all department presidents, past na-
tional presidents, past national treas
u-ers, past national secretaries, and
present national officers TO assist At the
reception TO be held in Convention Hall
Wednesday. October s. Mrs. I s. Grant
is chairman OF the reception committee.
The committee on credentials IS COM
posed Of Mrs Anna I. Dyke Learnard,
national secretary: Mrs Annie Nichen-
er- national treasurer, Mrs. Ella f.
West, department president OF New
York; Mrs. Charlotte b Morgan depart
ment president Of Iowa, and Mrs Ruth
E FOote, past department president OF
Colorado and Wyoming This commit
I tee VIII meet the department presidents
and presidents Of circles under national
/ jurisdiction in suite 40 and s12 at the
/ Ebbitr House from 8 20 $50 o'clock on
Tuesday morning. October :, 10 present
credentials. receive deIega Is badges
lend other favors.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
TEMPERATURE.
TIE SIN ANn TIE MOON
TIDE TABLE

Sun rises. -5:31 am. sun sets 6-29 pm
Noon rises. ..--.-.. Moon sets--T:41 pm.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
ROOSEVELT ACCEPTS
INVITATION OF GAR.
viii Review Veterans In
Grand Parade With
Gen. Torrance.
AUTHORIZED TO TAKE FUNDS

Chairman Warner and Treasurer Nor
merit Only Parties to Whom Sub
scriptions Should Be Sent-LetteT
From Baltimore Man Suggests Pos
sibiIity OF Fraud.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

Harry Himelright, OF 9G5 Sixth Street
southwest, has been informed by the
Commissioners that his protest against
the existence Of the rag and junk shop
al 90I Sixth Street southwest cannot
be considered, as the permit was issued
for the shop in the regular manner be-
fore the objection was received, all the
conditions Of the building regulations
being complied with.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

The Commissioners have replied TO the
letter Of 0. F. Jenkins. Of I105 Harvard
Street. who asked to have maple trees.
instead Of pin oaks, planted on the
street in front OF his home. that the pin
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
S48.25 10 California,

With srop-over privileges Through sIeepers t,
Los Angeles and san Francisco, personally CON
Quoted. Berth, g. 4. ). Boston. General
Agent, 81 Pa. ave. NV.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
MATTERS OF INTEREST
In DISTRICT AFFAIRS

The Commissioners have informed
Messrs- Whitaker & Provost. Of 6t0 F
Street northwest, that all the condi-
tions Of the building regulations were
complied with in the erection of the
smokehouse on lot d Of the square
bounded by T. L. Fourteenth and FIT
teenth Streets northwest A smoke
house is not considered a nuisance by
the authorities. and the Commissioners
state that the objection made cannot
now be considered.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

On the recommendation of the AS
SCISSOR. the Commissioners have directed
that the delinquent tax for the second
half Of the year 1883 against certain
property owned by Eleanor Y. Hale be
accepted without penalty and interest.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
lJndermuSIin and ChiIdTen'S
DEPARTMENTS

have these fetching Remnant values TO
offer
? Childreu's Refers. made OF ladies'
cloth. color. old rose: have large sailor col
lars. finished with small collars; trimmed
with silk braid and pearl buttons; sizes
and years Reduced from s. Is ST En
te---.--- Observation-Disclosures 1" - "
3 Misses skirts. made Of fine cambria;
umbrella T1Iffle trimmed with embroidery
edge and iae rucSS: all one sise-I2 nc
years Sold fer Csc. Reduced to-. OU
J Cerise silk Petticoat. made with I5-inch
accordion nlaited uIffle; finished at the bot
tom ~ith Two rows Of rose quilting. and
Yandrte effect rose quilting at the TOD;
extra deep dust rItle- Re SI0 m
duCed from $3.50 to---------.-T ~ w
l silk Petticoat. made Of rose pink tafFeta;
dec accordion 7laited rITle, finished with
small rufTie at the bottom, and rose quilting
at the top extra dust ruff.e; slightly
Hlussed- Reduced from $99s s z 7E
Memo VentiIating Self-re4ucing sum
mcT CCrsPrs. made Of fine netting. medium
bust; lon, waist; trimmed at top with
embroidery guaranteed hone and steel not
70 cut through the material. Sizes 81.
IS. and 30 $50 kind Rem 81 TX
nant price. ----------- -.---.-.--- As -
Second 5oor-Undermuslin Department
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

Capt. William Johnson. Of 1919 Bene-
saw Avenue northwest. has been in
formed that the Commissioners DO not
think IT advisable at the present time
TO accede to his request that trees be
planted on the avenue in front Of his
residence. until the curb has been laid
and sidewalk Improvements made.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

oaks are considered better for the pur-
pose than sthe naples. and in view OF
the fact that on other parts Of Harvard
Street Pia oaks are already planted it
will be better to plant them at the
point mentioned
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

Entertain Your Friends at Cabin John
Bridge Bobingcr's Hotel is famous for break
fast and dinner parties All the deIicacies.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

At the request OF Andrew Geddes. chief
clerk Of the Agricultural Department.
and on recommendation Of the Superin-
tendent OF Police. John " Dawson has
been appointed additional pg.rate of the
police force. for duty in ant about the
buildings and grounds Of the Department
OF Agriculture.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
Marine Band Concert.

The Marine Band. under the direction
Of Leader Santelmann, viii give con-
cert this evening at sos o'clock at the
Marine Barracks The program will be
as follows,
March sLe Porte Drapeau'' .-.-...--. yolant
Overture. ''FEmont' ----.-.-----.- Beethoven
Fantasia, blessing Of the Swords" from
''Huguenots'' Observation-Disclosures. .Mevcrbeer
Waltz, Tales From the Vienna Moods
Strauss
Caprice, Hearts Message -SsnteInaan
Selectfon, -.R6hin Hood ----.-----.--D De Koven
Fsckeitarz NO. I-------..----.. Meyerbeer
''TlaiI C6Isirnbia'' Fvles
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

SI.25 To Baltimore and Return Via
B. & o. R.R.
Every Saturday and Sunday. valid for return
until Sunday only. Last train leaves Baltimore
midnight Sunday Tickets good on all trains
except Royal Limited.
White Pine, IxIzxI6, rough, at s2.5o
Per 100 feet; sound and dry. F. Libbey & Co
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
Upholstery Odds and Ends.

. pairs OF Ruffied Curtains: full yards
long; some plain, others with coiored fig
ures-that sold for sl-25. Remnant 4 &C
70 half pairs Of fine Muslin and Bobinet
Cu7tains-fuIl ~ ya.5s long; made with IN
sertion and RULES Remnant price, A0c
per strip.
27-inch japanese Gold Cloth. for drapery:
fair assortment Of colors- Remnant &C
price-per yard. >
Remnants Of Is and Is inch Potter stair
Oiicloth: slightly imperfect; lengths &C
) 10 70 yards Remnant Price---------..C
lot Of Tapestry Velour Squares-suitafIe
for cushions or chair tops. Remnant nc
Price, Per piece------.-..--.---.- -
Chenille Smyrna Rugs. size IS by 2
inches, which sold for $50 ST TX
ReEnnan: price. s----------.-.- h ,
Upholstery DepaTtment-Third fooz.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04

Phone East 849 for Flooring, $3.50
per 100 feet y C kiln dried pine Libby * Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-04
U. s. Marine Band at Chevy Chase LAX,
Seashnre Excursions

IN grand concert. ever. evening rain OF shine.
followed b. dancing in the big pavilion
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1902-07-10
Cudehy M.kesa Statement.

Wichita, kas.--"ThCrc rs no bel
trust In this country" said John ,ud1.
by. the packer. here Saturday. "unlo's
the packers refusing 10 cut one nm .
others throats and blacklistinr doad-
beats who buy from them and won't
ray their bills, can be construed into II
trust.
People who say that the packers
have n trust and are making big
fortune out Of II arc talking rot-thc
Ncricgt rot. ! do not hesitate 10 make
the statement that for three years back.
counting from today. no packer has
made profit 10 exceed - cents head
ON the cattle they have killed. ANY
man ought TO know that beef IL high
because feed Is high. There ~ no just
Zee In blaming the packers for cond!.
tions brought about by natural causes.
The farmer cant feed high priced feed
to his cattle and sell them ut low
prices. The packers cant buy lower
than tho producers can afford to sell.
Not man IN the beef busincss--in-
Guiding the farmcr--is making any
money.
Tho investigation Into tho Ligh
price OF beef should begin nj the cost at
feed. The packers will protect them
selves from dcadbcats-you may call II
blaC Ckllsllng or trust, combine or what
you plcase-because IL Is business to do
so"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1902-07-10


washington. n.---By the direction of ~
Drssidsnt Decre)hry Root has issued I.
general orde-, decreasing the strenrth
cf cur pr nanent military cetabiish-
mcnt and changing the ratio Of It,
makeup ~ provided IN the general
order issued last May TO carry out the
army reorganization law. Under tina
ssaere, order Of last May, the total
strength OF the army was fixed at IT,
2s7 men. The order issued saturday
reduces this figure TO 60. MA redu.-
tIon Of 10.7sO.
In the cavalry branch OF the scrvico.
the old order specified twelve troops %
elghty-five men each to regiment; the
ne worder establishes twelve troops of
scventy-nve men each. This viii de-
crease the total strength o. the nftoPn
cavalry regiments from 1884. 90 1000.
In the artillery branch, the coast con-
tlngent will he kept nj Its former
strength of 12G companies OF 100 en-.
listed men each, or total OF 1884.
but the field artillery will be reduced
from thirty batteries OF 100 mon each.
TO twcnty-cight batteries twenty-five
light and three mountain) OF 100 each.
Provision is made In the aew order Tor
two siege batteries. each with n
strength OF 100 men, which, In addition
10 the light and mountain batteries
vii give the artillery corps total en-
listed strength Of 1i,7i2. Ms against the
1862 mon provided In the former
order.
The new order reduces the number
OF men To an infantry company from
l0i TO so, and our thirty regiments OF
twelve companies each will no wgivc n
twelve companies each will now give n
assoc.
The strength OF the engineer branch
remains MS formerly, rs does also the
strength OF the stan departments.
IL will be- the plan of the war depart
ment hereafter to divide the army. a7
provided In the order Issued saturday,
into thirds, having one-third Of tho
entire establishment in the Philippines
ut all times. and the remaining two
thirds I'm the United states and else
where. By this plan, an enlisted man.
taking six years ns basis. would serve
four years In the United states proper.
or In Hawaii. or In Alaska. tt every
two years served In the Philippines.