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coal. Soon after the first year Mr.. Zeh
moved to 2Sth and K streets northwest, the
facilities for getting coal and wood being
much better at this place, owing to the
proximity Of the canal and river. Business
increased so rapidly at this place, however,
that Mr.. Zeh moved to the Pennsylvania
railroad. to what is known as Willis Dump.
Mr.. Zeh Is the only agent in the city han
ding the Chesapeake and Ohio coal and the
Webster Coal and Coke Company's coal,
which is considered the best steam produc-
Ing coal on the market. 1t Is mined al Gal
itZin, Pa, and is almost smokeless quail
ity of bituminous coal.
Mr.. Zeh is one of the largest dealers Of
coal in the city, and his prices are the low
had. He keeps seventy-two head of stock
at his stables, besides 100 wagons, which
are seen on the streets. with his name
painted thus: heZ j INV. This peculiar
method of advertising has proved to be
quite a catchy idea in its delusionary effect
upon the optics This is, however, no evil
dence that this business concern has been
going backward. On the contrary 1t has
made rapid strides forward the house
being the peer Of any similar establishment
in the United States. The name of VIM. ].
Zeh was first painted backwards on one Of
the wagons by the mistake of a deaf paint
er, and so novel did the idea prove as an
advertising scheme that Mr.. Zeh has had
all Of his wagons painted in this manner.
Mr. Zeh furnishes nearly all the govern
ment buildings with coal. besides the
also fills many large contracts. Mr.. Zeh
Is known as a hustler In every sense of
the word. and has by his astonishing en-
ergy, clearneSs of perception and rare abil-
ity to reach a momentouS decision been able
to establish a reputation exceeded by none.
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PUBLIC ! SPIRITED
M. M. Parker''s Efforts in
City's Behalf.
NATIVE OF VERMONT
FOR MANY YEARS PROMINENT IN
BUSINESS CIRCLES.
Endorses Everything That Tends to
Improve the Condition Of
His Adopted City.

Myron Melvin Parker, for the last thirty
five years, has been identified with the
post-bellum progress of Washington. He is
one Of the most prominent citizens Of the
District, and belongs to the exclusive CO.
terie which-entirely independent of poll
tics and the changing compilations Of ma
tional administrations - devotes unselfish
services to the betterment of municipal
conditions in the nations capital.
When the civil war broke out Myron M.
Parker was a student at Fort Edward In
stitute, New York. In November, 1862
when mere boy, he enlisted in Company
M, LIST Vermont Cavalry, taking part in
many Of the engagements up to the close
Of the war, two horses having been shot
under him. For four years he was aid-de-
camp, with the rank of colonel. on the staff
Of the governor of Vermont.
Upon the restoration of peace, Mr.. Par
ker was appointed clern in the War De-
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PRONOUNCED A SUCCESS.
oronoco Rye Whiskey Has Won Its
Way Into Public Favor.


The late Col Robert G.. Ingersoll must
have had in mind the famous Oronoco rye
whisky when he penned that glowing tribute
to whisky in which he said:
ut is the most wonderful whisky that
ever drove the skeleton from feast or
painted landscapes in the brain of man. It
is the mingled souls of wheat and corn.
Drink it and you will feel within your
blood the star-lit dawns, the dreamy, tawny
dusks of many perfect days"
The noted Oronoco whisky has become the
feature of Edward J. Quinn,s splendid
business. He opened his establishment, at
604 Pennsylvania avenue northwest in
1895, and occupies with his salesrooms the
entire ground floor extending through to
B street, with an entrance opposite the 9th
street railroad depot.
Oronoco whisky has won Its high reputa-
ton on merit. 1t is a seven-year-old Mary
land rye, ripe and mellow. The popularity
Of this whisky is shown by the marked in
crease in its sales. During the year 1895
MIR. Quinns total sales of Ofonoco amount
ed to twenty barrels. The output has in
creased until last year the retail sales
amounted to eight times that amount
The motto of this house Is Reputation
built on quality" and 1t has been lived up
to to the very letter.
He confines himself almost exclusively to
family trade, and has received such a fiat
tering amount of patronage in that line that
he contemplates adding wholesale depart
ment to his house
Mr.. Quinn believes in the liberal but
judicious use of printers ink, to which he
owes a fair measure of his success He is
man of fine personality, business sagacity
and integrity, and is a constant and faith
full worker, having ever in view the maxim
of the old Virginia farmer, who said:
Success CANT be got unless yer is honest
an never goes ter sleep in yer harness..
Many of the best families in the District
keep a supply o. Oronoco on their side
boards, while some Washington physicians
are using it in their practice This pure
old whisky is pronounced a winner by all
who have used it, and they are legion.
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AN ENTERPRIsING FIRM.
Real Estate Business of Nauck &
Nauck a Decided Success.

The law and real estate firm of Nauck &
Nauck is a familiar one in the list of real es-
tate houses of the city. The business was es-
tablished in 1881 by Oscar Nauck. the SEN
ior member of the firm Upon the gradua-
ton of Edwin Nauck in law at the Column
bian University he became partner with
his brother. The firm has been located in
the northwest section of the city since its
establishment. In addition to its main Of
fee at 18th and Florida avenue, it also has
a downtown Office for the accommodation
of its many patrons.
The firm Is enterprising, progressive and
modern in its methods. A large business Is
handled embracing real estate, loans, IN
surance and law.
The operations of the firm cover the en-
tire District and adjoining states. It's mem
bers are connected with the Brightwood
and Columbia Heights Citizens Associa-
lions. Neither has ever held government
office.
BY constant effort honorable ousineSs
methods and aggressiveness the firm has
built up business that is constantly on
the increase.
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| the name Of Andrew J. Joyce Sons until
1897. when 1t was Incorporated as the An
drew ]. Joyce Carriage Company. Mr.. R.
Edwin Joyce was made vice president and
general manager.
Under his able management the Andrew
]. Joyce Carriage Company has reached an
enviable position. The speciality Of the
company has always been work made to
order. Mr.. r. Edwin Joyce being a MEM
Der of the Technical School for Carriage
Draughtsmen gives personal attention to
this branch of the business, and the many
handsome equpages owned by the leading
people of this city bespeak the skill of tae
companys craftsmen.
The fame of the Andrew ]. Joyce Car
rage Company Is not confined to this local
ity, 1t is national
Mr.. r. Edwin Joyce has grown up with
the business, and to him Is largely due the
credit for the present prosperity and fame
of the company. His grasp of every detail
Of the extensive business done by the COM
pany has been rewarded by patronage
that exceeds anything ever done before in
the history of the business. Mr.. JoyceS
company does a large repairing business.
and the excellence of this feature of the
companys operations has added greatly to
It's reputation and growth.
When the elder Joyce began business
rubber tires and bicycle wheels for vehicles
were unknown. Mechanics in those days
worked from sunrise to sunset. Apprentices
were bound out to learn trade, living with
their employer who clothed. fed and sup
piled them with spending money. They
served from the time they were bound out
until they were twenty-one.
The styles in vehicles have changed many
times during the business career of the
company. Some styles Of vehicles in use
fifty years ago are now used, although, Of
course different in construction, owing to
modern improvements.
In the old days a vehicle constructed so
as to allow the front wheels to pass under
it's body, making a short turn possible was
unknown, and as vehicles were then con-
structed impossible. Vehicles were then
heavier and more expensive, and greater at
tenton was paid 10 ornamentation than
now.
Mr. Joyce was born in this city August
| 81, 1863. He was educated at Columbian
and Georgetown universities, and began his
business career with the banking house of
Riggs & Co. In 1881 he became member
of the firm Of Andrew j. Joyce's Sons. For
twenty-one years he has been one Of the
leading business men of Washing ton. He
is vice president of the Carriage Builders
National Association, to which position he
has been twice reelected
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THE WELL-KNoWN "ARGYLE."
A Popular Host Who Has Hosts Of
Friends.

In the ranks of the younger business men
Of Washington who are winning success
there is no better example of meritorious
push and persistency than that which is
presented in the comparatively brief bust
ness career of Mr.. James P. Herman, pro-
prietor Of 1.-THE Argyle" AT 18th street
northwest. The appointments Of this fash
ionable resort are strictly up to date in
every particular. The liquid refreshments
served his many patrons are Of the best
qualities to be found In the city.
Mr. Herman is a native Of Baltimore, hav-
ing been born in that city in 1863 He came
to Washington in 1888. He has held posi-
tons with the Normandie Hotel Of this
city, the Columbia Athletic Club and
Welcker's Hotel.
Mr.. Herman established his present bust
ness in November, 1901, making extensive
improvements and repairs to the establish
ment, which was then dwelling house. In
connection with his saloon business he has
a first-class restaurant with ladies' dining
rooms upstairs.
Mr.. Herman is yet quite young man and
has made a hosts of friends by his con-
geniaIty and cordiality of disposition. and
there is no restaurateur in Washington who
can better supply his patrons with what
tends to please the inner man, both in
liquid and in solid refreshment, than our
host Of the Argyle. His table. Like his
buffet, is supplied with all that is choicest,
as from his long experience in catering to
the wants of men who are prominent in
both public life and gastronomic circles he
makes no mistake about what is good to
eat and drink, and combined with this is
the happy faculty OF remembering the
names, faces and particular likes of his
numerous customers. Here's good luck to
him.
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ESTABLISHED FIFTY-oNE YEARS
Success of the F. ]. Heiberger Tailor
ing Establishment.

One Of the best known and most success
full tailors In the city is F. ]. Heiberger.
This business has been established since
1851 and for over fifty years has been pros
porous and a recognized leader in tailoring.
The business was begun by the father of
Mr.. Heiberger In 1851. and was purchased
by the present owner, Mr.. f. ]. Heiberger,
from his father in June. 1899. The elder Mr..
Heiberger died on March .. 1901. at the age
of eighty-three. after forty-eight years of
activity IN business.
Mr.. F. ]. Heiberger the present owner
OF the business. learned from his father
the art OF making clothes that fit with per-
feet satisfaction to the purchaser. The
leading people of this city have found in
him a tailor who can give fit and who
understands the different values and grades
OF cloth He is thoroughly familiar with
all the details of fine tailoring and clothes
bearing his name are sufficiently guaranteed
as to their quality and workmanship.
The business was begun on Pennsylvania
avenue under the Metropolitan Hotel, but
In 1878 1t was moved to its present location,
b35 18th street. Mr.. Heiberger makes a
speciality OF army and navy uniforms and
has made service clothes for the leading
army and naval officers. Whenever a
change is contemplated In the different uni
forms OF the army and navy he is generally
consulted. He makes the standard uniform
models used by the War and Navy Depart
ments.
Mr.. Heiberger is native Of Washington
and began business early in life. He Is
progressive. energetic and gives his entire
attention to his business. Every suit of
clothes In fact, all work that goes out OF
his establishment, has received his per-
Bonal attention before being delivered. AS
a tailor he is second to none. and the large
trade he commands proves the reliability
and excellence of his work
He employs a number of people in his
store and each one Is an expert in the par
ticular line OF work in which they en-
gaged He carries q full line OF the best
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BUSINESS TRAINING
6penoerian College Course
Practical.
GRADUATES SUCCEED
ESTABLISHED IN 1869 AND HAS
BEEN PROMINENT SINCE.
The Name of Spencer Has Been @
Famous One in the Educational
World Many Years.

In 1864 Bryant, Stratton & Church found
ID the Washington link in the Bryant G.
etratton chain of business colleges, ex-
tending at that time through forty great
cities. This institution occupied three floors
of the Bank of the Republic building, south
west corner of 7th and d streets northwest.
Henry c. Spencer succeeded his father In
the authorship work of the Spencerian pub
locations, and was at this time superinten-
dent of penmanship in the chain of forty
colleges having under his instruction and
direction many thousands Of young people
In all parts Of the country. He was called
"the prince of blackboard writer's" and
was received wherever he went with great
enthusiasm. AT twelve he had taught with
his father, being considered then the hand
soonest writer In the world.
In 1865 the Spencer brothers, observing
that the young college presidents were pay
ing back to Bryant and Stratton the capital
invested, and, thereafter, a lions share of
net proceeds, withdrew from the chain to
found colleges of their own, or. perhaps to
9oin each other in founding a great insti-
button in their fathers old home Geneva,
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SUCCESSFUL TEACHER
Y. e. HEIMENDAHL VOICE Gull
TURIST SEVENTEEN YEARS.
He is Also an Instructor of the Vio-
lin-Studied Under Will
helmj.

Washington is rapidly becoming a musi-
cal center recognized for the excellence OF
It's sooists. as well as by the large number
OF persons who yearly study some branch
Of the melodic art.
The national capital numbers among its
musicians some Of the most talented pro-
fessionals and small army of amateurs
who are quick to appreciate the merit of
any one who demonstrates their ability to
impart knowledge.
Among the vocal teachers Of this city "
Edward Heimendahl occupies high place
in musical circles. both for his skill as a
musician and his ability as a teacher
Mr. Heimendahl was born in Elberfeld
Germany His family were all devoted to
commercial pursuits, but he early evinced a
talent for playing the violin. He began to
play when quite a young man.
Wilhelmj one of the great masters Of the
violin, heard him and pursuaded him to fol-
low a musical career. He was so interested
in the young player he took him into his
family at the age Of fourteen.
He remained with Wilhelmj for two years
and then entered the class of Wienawski at
the Brussels Conservatory.
After one year of study in this institution
he carried off the first prize In the violin
class and also secured prizes for his pro-
flciency in theory
After leaving the conservatory he went
to London on a concert tour.
In 1879 he came to America and travelled
one year with the Mendelssohn Quartet
Club as leader After this he went to Chi
cago There he organized and directed two
seasons Of symphony concerts, which were
very successful
In 1884 he went to New York as assist
ant conductor for Theodore Thomas. Hav-
ing much chorus conducting to do, he was
induced to study voice culture and accord
ingly took lessons from Madame Cuffiani
Later he continued with William Shake
speare of London.
He received a call to Baltimore in 1885,
and has since that time made his home
there and in Washington, between which
cities he divides his time.
Since his residence in Baltimore he has
conducted several singing societies and was
director of the National Saengerfest In 1883
and conducted the symphony concerts of
the Philharmonic Orchestra. He is at pres
emit conductor OF the Peabody symphony
concerts In Baltimore.
Several compositions Of his for chorus and
orchestra have been played by Theodore
Thomas. Won der Stucken, John Lund of
Buffalo and others.
He Is the director also of the Musical Art
Society Of Washington.
Although he has at all times taught q
limited number Of talented violinists, he has
for the last seventeen years given his chief
attention to voice culture.
He has large class and can point to
some enviable successes as a teacher
Among the successful pupils he has turned
| out Is Mrs. Marie Kunkel Zimmerman, who
has appeared with success with the Wash
ington Choral Society and at the festivals
| in Cincinnati and Worcester.
/ He has in his charge the vocal class Of
the Washington Seminary, and teaches hill
private pupils on Tuesdays and Fridays a.
his handsome studio. 14O1 II street north
vest
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TRADE NOT BACKWARD
IMMENSE COAL BUSINESS OF Will.
LIAM J. ZEH.
In Ten Years Has Increased From
10000 Tons to 70, 900 Tons
Important Contract.

Ono OF the most progressive and up-to-
date coal dealers in the city is William ].
Leh of 702 18th street northwest. Mr.. Zeh Is
native of Washington, being born here in
1855. He received his education in the pub
lie schools Of the city. attending the Frank
lin School At the completion Of his studies
he entered the employ of Armour & Co. as
clerk In their wholesale meat house.
He remained with this firm for eight
years. and in 1892 he started a coal bust
ness. with an office on street between
9th and 10th streets. His capital consisted
OF $500, with two horses and carts. The
first years business amounted to 10000
ions, while today he handles $4,000 tons Of
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around which Henry Clay, Gen. Winfield
Scott and other historic personages wooeo
the goddess Of chance: in fact. society
generally comes here to bid against one
another and to pay high prices for these
rare bits Of art and furniture Connoisseurs
prowl about gloating over the good things
that meet their eyes. making mental cata-
logues Of what they want and expect to get
at any price. Altogether Sloan's sales rooms
are about as interesting as anything in
Washinton, and. above all. this firm, with
It's efficient corps Of assistants, Is noted for
its fair and generous dealings, and their
trade mark. which. by the way, Ia the
6wastika, one of the earliest known SYM
bols Of prehistoric man. Is q guarantee OF
honesty and good faith.
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tti6 1S
streets From Its
foundation t h Q
b u 8 l n e s 8 pros
pered, and in a
brief period be-
came the leading
carriage factory
OF the south.
In 1881 Mr.. An
drew j. Joyce died
and the business
devolved upon his
two sons, MeSSrS.
George w. and R.
Edwin Joyce, who,
by their enterprise
and energy, IN
creased the bust
ness greatly.
The business was
conducted, under
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HALF A CENTURY OLD
ANDREW J. JOYCE CARRIAGE co.
ESTABLISHED 1914.
Establishment Has Made Some Of the
Finest Vehicles in tho
Country.

Over half a century doing business in
one spot is record few firms In Washing
ton can boast. Such, however. Is the dis
tinction possessed by the Andrew j. Joyce
Carriage Company.
This company had its beginning In 1874,
when Andrew ]. Joyce established his car
rage factory in the four-story brick build
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clothes and customers have a large stock
to select from. His opinion is relied upon
by his patrons
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-22
VETERAN FLAG DEFENDERS
Interstate Reunion ut Franklin Pro-
crosses Wen while Beatrice
Campfire Burns ont.


FRANKLIN. Neb.. Aug. 21.-(speclal
Telegram.)-The crowd at the Interstate
Grand Army Of the Republic reunion was
abou. the same size as yesterday. possibly
some larger. The program was carried
out with but one exception. Governor
Savage for some reason was not on the
grounds. The Hildreth band was present
today and rendered some excellent selec-
lions. II is to be here tomorrow. The
base ball game between Hildreth and
Franklin resulted in a victory for the
home team by a score Of 3 to 4. This sur
prised everybody. as Hildreth has a very
strong team and It was expected that they
would win. Prof. Butler made apother
successful balloon ascension today and is
on the program again tomorrow.
BEATRICE, Neb., Aug. 21.-(Special.)-
The southeast Nebraska district reunion
closed last evening. In the afternoon Rev.
D. L. Thomas addressed the veterans and
he was greeted with the utmost enthusi-
asm. Governor Savage was down on the
program for an address, but he again dis
appointed the old soldiers by failing to ap-
pear.
The reunion officers held a meeting and
adopted resolutions thanking Captain Las
sitter, Lieutenant Garfield and the Seventh
United States battery for the pleasure Of
their presence here.
The encampment has been a most pleas
ant one and the veterans have certainly
enjoyed themselves.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-22
TIMELY RAIN IN NEBRASKA
Greatly Benehts Growing Corn,
Though Doing Damage to
Some Property.

PLATTSMoUTH, Neb.. Aug. 21.-(spe-
cfaL)-A severe electrical storm with heavy
waterfall visited this vicinity Wednesday
between IL and 2 o'clock, flooding the cell
lars Of the stores Of r. Sherwood, John
Schiappacasse, George B. Lennon, William
Herold & Son, as badly as 1t did during the
last deluge. The wall between the Lenhoh
and -Schiappecasse stores fell down, as It
did last time, and a portion Of the floors
went down. The walk in front of the Wat
erman block went down and the cellars were
again flooded. There was not as much
merchandise in the basement as during the
last flood.
A number Of sidewalks were washed out
and some lawns on the avenue covered with
mud and water. More damage is reported
to have been done in the Burlington shops
than at the last food. -Schiappacasse is
removing his stock and fixtures to another
building and the water is being pumped
from the cellars this afternoon.
ST. PAUL, Neb., Aug. 21.-(Special.)-
This locality was visited Wednesday by a
heavy downpour somewhat OF the nature Of
a cloudburst. Fully .95 inches fell in about
forty-hve minutes, accompanied by a guam
tity Of hail. The basement of Wilson's drug
store, the Nebraska Mercantile company
and the Republican printing ONCE were
badly flooded, causing damage to the amount
of several hundreds of dollars.
DAVID CITY, Neb.. Aug. 2l-(special.)-
A good rain fell in Butler county yesterday
afternoon, which was gratifying to the farm
ers, who were complaining that the ground
was getting too dry for fall blowing. This,
with the heavy dew that we are getting
every night, will insure the largest crop
OF corn ever raised in the county.
CENTRAL CITY, Neb., Aug. 21.-CSpe-
cial.)-An inch of rain fell over this county
Wednesday morning. greatly benehting the
corn crop, which promises to be a record
breaker.
BEATRICE. Neb., Aug. 21.-(special.)-
Barneston and vicinity In the south end
Of this county. was visited by a two-lnch
rainfall Yesterday.