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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
GOOD WILL EXPRESSED
Personal Fluctuations Upon
Business Anniversary.
FORTY-SEVENTH YEAR
FRIENDS DROP IN UPON MR.. ED
WARD F. DRooP.
Congratulations rendered at an In
formal Reception-Beautiful Floral
Offerings as Souvenirs.

Edward F. Droop. known throughout the
District of Columbia and elsewhere as one
of WashingtOn's most prominent and sue
cessful music store proprietors and man.
ayers. and who Is held in great personal
esteem as a citizen. celebrated yesterday
his forty-seventh business anniversary"
The occasion was taken by a large number
of his friends to Just drop in and shake
hands," and congratulate him on his sue
cess. From opening tfme~fn the morning
until closing time in the evening the re-
ception continued. Nor were the employees
of the large establishment behind Mr..
Droop's personal friends and business asso-
ciates in expressing their good WILL All
who entered the salesrooms at 925 Penn
sylvania avenue stayed long enough to ad-
mire the beautiful floral tributes which the
employees had presented to the head of the
firm.
Just forty-seven years ago yesterday Mr..
DroOp, then a young man, who had emil
grated from Germany, his native land, only
a few months before. entered the employ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
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Received Callers
ON Doth Birthday
MRS. PHEBE AMELIA PRATT OBSERVES
HER HOME IN CHELSEA, MASS.
BAYS SHE IS IN EXCELLENT HEALTH AND
FEELS AS VIGOROUS AS A GIRL. DUE
TO THE USE OF DUFFY's PURE
MALT WHISKEY.

Mrs Phebe Amelia Pratt, widow OF William
Pratt yesterday celebrated her ninetieth birthday
anniversary at her home, 166 Broadway, Chelsea
reception was held from two to six, during which
the old lady received numerous callers and was the
recipient Of many presents. She was assisted In
receiving by Mr. and Mrs. George Pratt of Slough
ton Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Pratt OF Chelsea.
Mrs Eugene Pratt, two of her grandchildren,
Chester and William Pratt of Chelsea. and Ida
and Mabel Pratt of Stoughton.
The reception was planned by her relatives and
the members of the First Baptist Church Of Chel-
sea Of which she Is a member.
During the summer Mrs. Pratt wrote:
''Gentlemen: i am almost OIL years Of age
md am In excellent health, owing to the use OF
Duny's Malt Whiskey. Cstarrh OF the throat
troubled me for years. and tried many remedies,
without any benefit, until friend induced mt to
try Dury's Malt Whiskey
My general condition was very poor also. I'M
I'll I used Duffy's but l very glad to state
that since using this grand medicine the catarrh
has left me. my general health Is better than IL
has been for years, and know that 1t has pro-
louged my life. l most certainly would not be
without It."
This letter Of Mrs. Pratt was taken at random
from among thousands received from men and wo-
men who gratefully thank Dury's Pure Malt
Whlskey for their wonderful freedom from dis
ease and for their marvellous old age. More are
published Ia a booklet. which you may have free
by writing.
Dury's Pure Malt Whiskey Is gentle. soothing,
tonic stmulant. which replaces ;-a weakened, dis
eased tissues. up the nerves. strengthens the
heart. makes digestion and nutrition perfect II
purhes the blood and regulates the circulation 80
that every organ is made TO do Its work perfectly
and fully. keeping the whole system In vigorous
health and lengthening the days far beyond the
century. Every testimonial is published In god
faith and guaranteed
Like all good things, Duny's Pure Malt Whisky
IS initiated by INSCRIPTIONS dealers. Accept
nothing but the genuine. which Is guaranteed alb
sOlutely pure and without fusel oil It's sold by
reliable druggists and grocers everywhere: 500 a
bottle You VIII know il by the ''Old Chemist
trademark the label. Duny Malt Whiskey Co.,
Rochester. N Y.
For sale In any quantity by n. II. SHEA, 81:
PENNSYLVANIA ave. NV. nolS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
Porter Remembered.
WITHOUT fou1NhbAr1oN.
President Needhsm's Views of Rumor-
ed Litigation Over University Changes

President Needham's Views Of Rumor-
ed Litigation Over University Changes
President Needham OF George Washing
ton University said thiss morning that he
believed all rumors that Baptists of the
city would go to law In order to determine
the legality Of the change of the univer-
sity's name from Columbian to George
Washington and of the conversion Of tie
institution from a Baptist to an und
nominational one were without foundation.
All who are closely connected with the
university and have its interests at heart.
according to DR.. Needham, are glad that
Columbian College has become a part OF
the larger and undenominational institu-
ton. since as such 1t is being cared for
better than it could be otherwise.
The majority of the members Of the board
of trustees Of the college, which is now
the undergraduate department of arts and
sciences of the university. DR.. Needham
says, are Baptists and are likely to con-
tinue to be.
The president referred to the report
which he presented at the meeting of the
trustees Wednesday evening last and
which was published In The Star yesterday
afternoon, to substantIate his statement
that the college is better provided for I'M
der the new arrangement than ever before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
PUTTING lit STRONG.
BUT DosEN'T IT LOOK REASONABLE,

This may read though we were putting 1t q
little strong because 1T is generally thought by
the majority of people that Dyspepsia In its
chronic form Is incurable or practically But
we have long since shown that Dyspepsia is cur
able. nor Is 1t such difficult matter at rrst
appears.
The trouble with Dyspeptics Is that they are con-
tinualy dieting starvinxethemselyes. going TO
opposite extreme else dtiuging the already over
burGened stomach with 'isbftters,' ''after-dinner
pills. etc. which invariably increase the difcuity
ever If in some cases they do give a slight, tenn
porary relief. Such treatment isf the stomach
simply makes matters worse. What the stomach
vents is rest. Now. how can the stomach be-
come rested - reeuperated and at the same time
the body nourished and sust ainedI
This is great secret and this Is also the secret
Of the uniform success Of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
lets. This Is comparatively new remedy. but it's
success and popularity leaves mo- doubt to its
merit. 1885. {
The Tablets will digest the foof anyway, regard
less Of condition Of stomach. H5lw
The sufferer from DyspeDsia.s according to direc-
tons. is to eat an abundance Of good, wholesome
food and the tablets before and after each
meal and the result will be- THAT the food will
be digested no matter how bad your Dyspepsia
may be. because. as before stated the tablets win
digest the food even II the stomach Is wholly In
active. To Illustrate our meaning plainly. II you
take 1880 grains Of meat; eggs ordinary food
and place 1t In temperature of 90 degrees. and
put with 1t one Of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets it
will digest tho meat or eggs almost perfectly
II the meat was inclosed within the stomach.
The stomach may be ever SO weak. yet these
tablets will perform the work Of digestion and the
body and brain will be properly noprished and at
the same time a,radical lasting cure Of Dyspepsia
will be made because the nuch-abused stomach
vii, be given. to some extent a much-needed rest.
Your druggist will tell you that OF all the many
remedies advertised to cure Dyspepsia none OF
them have given SO complete and general satisfac-
ton as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. and not least
IN Importance In these hard times is the fact that
they are also the cheapest and give the most good
for the least money. =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
Given Enthusiastic Welcome.

Mr.. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was accord
ed an enthusiastic welcome at the NJ Street
High School this morning by the pupils.
teachers and others. There was chorus
singing by the school. under the direction Of
Miss Harriet Gibbs, and beautiful baton,
inscribed with the monogram of the COM
poser and the name of the school, was pre-
scented to him by one OF the pupils In behalf
OF the school In a neat little speech. The
wood of the baton is cedar from Cedar Hill.
the estate of the late Frederick Douglass
and bears on its ends the feur-de-lis, the
symbol Of the school. in chaste gold.
Among the visitors were Mrs. Mary
Hope West Of the board of education, Mrs.
Francis J. Grimke. Mr.. Lewis II. Douglass.
Mrs. Robert H. Terrell, Mrs. Charles w.
Chestnut OF Cleveland. Mrs. Azalia Hack
ley, Mr.. H. c. Tyson and others.
Mr.. ColerideeTaylor complimented the
school On its chorus work. and said that
no such singing could be heard In the high
schools Of England. where co-education In
the public schools Is not tolerated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
Lecture on "The Simple Life"

Preparations have been concluded for the
lecture to be given by Pastor Charles Wag-
ner the author Of 1.-The Simple Life" at
the Lafayette Theater next Tuesday. Presi-
dent Roosevelt will be present to introduce
his friend to his Washington audience. and
a notable list of patrons is being completed.
The lecture promises to be one Of the sea-
sons events In both social and official cir
cles Many are anxious to greet the cele-
brated author and preacher who is making
his first visit to America, and others are de-
sirous OF hearing what the President will
have to say of him, in view of the fact
that Mr.. Roosevelt is the author of "The
Strenuous Life and Pastor Wagner of the
Simple Life"
Among the patrons will be SECRETARY Hay.
Secretary Wilson, Secretary Hitchcock. j.
W. Foster, Justice Brewer. Mr.. Clifford Pin
chot Admiral Chester, Admiral Walker,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18

father. however decided to start him at
once on a mercantile career, and APP
prenticed him to Otto Sutro in Baltimore.
head of one of the Oldest business houses
that the young man was needed at home,
and in 1886 he joined forces with his
father.
Interested in Music.
He is known all over the city for his in
terest in music and his talent. which has
been developed under the best instructors
His knowledge came to best use In the
study Of tone and acoustics. He Is
clever pianist and a good accompanist. He
it was who with Mr. de ,Koven launched the
Washington Symphony Orchestra. He
served two years as It's manager, treasurer
and secretary. Mr.. Edward H. Droop is
a director In the Merchants and Mechanics
Savings Bank and the National Metropoli-
tan Fire Insurance Company. and an OFF,
Ger of the Business Mems Association.
The second son. Mr.. Carl A. Droop,-i the
vice president of the corporation. He re-
ceived his schooling in the Maryland Agri-
cultural College. While there he developed
great liking for mechanics. and later
was placed in the Steinway & Sons piano
factories, where he served nearly seven
years, leaving as a finished plano maker.
He devoted his time chiefly to construction
work rather than to the acquiring of tech
great value to the firm 1t was applied
when the E. F. Droop Sons Company
placed their own piano on the market. In
the production of this instrument Mr..
Droop has tried to eliminate all features
which are not essentiaHy1y4 uable in first
class pianos, and. it p BAN; no expense
has been spared in reaching the desired re-
suit.
The large repairing department of the
firm is also under the direction of Mr.. Carl
A. Droop, who Furthermore looks after the
steamship department.
Porter Remembered
An interesting feature Of the celebration
yesterday was the presentation Of a hand
some gold watch and chain to James Pol
lard, a colored porter who has been in Mr..
Droop's employ for twenty-five years. The
gift was made by Mr.. E. F. Droop. the
follows: u
"In recognition Of twenty-five years of
faithful service, from his friend,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18

of G. w. Metzerott as a porter. Meter
otis music house was then situated near
the corner of 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, next the old Evening Star building
The young man was twenty years of age,
and had fine future before him. He work
ed hard. showed a remarkable aptitude for
the business. and it was not long before at
Vancement came.
Chief Clerk, Then Partner.
By successive stages he rose to be chief
clerk and then partner. When his asso-
ciate. Mr.. Metzerott, died, in the summer
of 1884, Mr.. Droop entered the field for
himself Success still attended his efforts,
and in 1897 he took into partnership his
two sons, Edward H. and Carl A. Droop.
In the current year the business has been
incorporated and the firm name changed TO
E. F. Droop d Sons Company. 1t is a
story of continuous growth. from the low
est round OF the ladder to the position at
the head of one of the best business enter
prises in the capital city.
To commemorate the anniversary occa-
sion E. F. Droop & Sons Company ar
ranged to sell what they call souvenir
pianos, or pianos that had been partially
used before. but are still in good condition.
The sale has proved a great success, 1t Is
said, particularly since it was not bar
gain sale of pianos. but one in which every
fault in the instrument was pointed out
and the price made accordingly. other
The manner in which the public is patron
izing the establishment is taken as fair
expression of it's confidence in the standing
of this veteran music house.
Has Other Interests.
Mr.. Droop, the head of the firm. is not
only engaged in this business. but is In
terested in other enterprises in the city.
holding n high place in financial circles.
He is a director. Of the Traders National
Bank, Of the National Metropolitan Fire
Insurance Company and of the Washing
ton Safe Deposit Company. He is also
prominent member of the Concordia
Lutheran Church, over whose interests he
helps to watch
Mr. Edward H. Droop. present secretary
treasurer of the corporation and general
manager of the business, was born in 1868.
From the beginning his father looked care
fully after his education. After attending
the public schools he entered Emerson In
stitute and prepared for Lehigh University.
which he was ready to enter In 1885 His
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18

Aaron LohgIey. colored, of Abingdon, Va.
was found dead in the rear of the, home of
Capt. Ingram at that place Wednesday.
the night previous Ralph Ingram, son of
Capt. Ingram, fired a revolver in the d.
rection Of the noise, The bullet struck
Longley, cutting an artery. causing him to
Ingram home is said to have been to see
a colored servant there ,-. fs... ga.
During fire Saturday night on the
steamer Gordon Campbell at Chicago, two
men lost their lives and three others were
injured none of them fatally. The dead
men are James Cleary, a fireman, and
sailor whose name is not known. r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
LIEUT.. Gen. Chaffee. Gen. A. E. Bates s.

w. woodward, John A. kasson, rev. Dr.
Wallace Radcliffe, Rev. DR.. Teunis s. Ham
lin. Frederick l. Allen. Wayne MacVeagh.
Hilary A. Herbert, Herbert Putnam. Henry
B. F. Mcfarland, Col. John Biddle. Gen.
George H. Harries, Chief Justice C. c. Mott.
Judge s. ]. Peele. Judge J. B. HOwry. Chas.
D. Walcott. John s. Blair, Ralph Jenkins.
liam Crozier. Rev. Dr. Macbride Sterrett.
DR.. Merrill E. Gates. Mrs. John 0. Evans.
Herbert Wadsworth. George L. Bradley.
James Sharp. Harry Cleveland Perkins.
Gen. Rufus Saxton. Edward L. Morse. Ar
mold Hague. DR.. J. Taber Johnson. Frank
w. Hackett, John B. Sleman. jr, Mrs.
Julian James. Duncan c. Phillips. DR.. Mar
Gus Benjamin. Miss Margaret e. Gale. Rev.
DIR. T. 8. Childs. John Chopper, Frederick
L. Moore. John B. Larner. Mrs Stanley
Matthews. MISS Mary *. Matthew's Chas.
Strong. W. W. Rockville. A. b. Browne. Geo.
McLanahan and Mrs. T. r. Meissner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
Piano Department.

Success, when it is a substan-
tial and enduring edihce, is
builded with the stones of wise
and well-directed public sery-
ice. We are sole representa-
tives for the Hardman, Vose,
Shoninger, McPhail, Harring-
ton and many others. We also
carry a large stock OF good sec
ond-hand pianos of the leading
manufacturers. The public tes-
timony to its appreciation of
our methods and reliable
pianos we are selling is best
shown and established by the
magnificent business that has
come to our house. We quote
few special bargains below:
Sohmer Upright (used) ........ .S225.0O
Fischer Upright (useD ........ $4,000
New England Upright (useD,
$4,000
Heinekamp Upright (used).
$1,000
Jacob Bros. Upright (used) $4,000
Shoninger (worth $500 new), used.
$3.50 90
Vose (used mos.). new, $4,000,
S375.O0
$500 II. F. Miller new. $4,000
Stieff Square. ....-..............$ $500
Squares and Organs. .... $500 up.
New Pianos. .................$2J $4,000 up.
Many other specia, bargains too
numerous to mention. Pianos sold on
monthly payments II desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
4 Il Per
Il Il " Copy.

Teasing. Blue Bells. song and two
step; Goodbye Little Girl, karama
and many others,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
A~ Per
WV Copy.

Flower Song. melodie. in F.
Polish Dance. Last Hope,
Trovatore, Flatterer. Monastery
Bells, Old Black Joe. and over 5000
others.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-30
CONCENTRATES.

A carload OF May Day ore reached the
sampling mills this morning.
Two cars Of Tonopah ores reached the
markets this morning.
The mill at the Horn Silver mine at
Frisco Is In operation again.
The Sacramento dividend Of 81 900 for
the month OF April will be disbursed
next Friday.
Samuel Newhouse spent yesterday in
specting the Boston Consol dated mine
at Bingham.
Manager Tony jacobson OF the Co
lumbus Consolidated is inspecting that
Alta property today.
Superintendent Charles Crismon Of
the Utah mine at Fish Springs left for
camp again this morning.
President James A. Pollock Of the Salt
Lake Stock & Mining Exchange re-
turned from the east last night.
A message received from Clarence *.
Mccormick states that he expects TO
reach home next Saturday from Cali
fornla.
The ore and bullion settlements re-
ported late yesterday were as follows;
Crude ore and concentrates, s27 200; base
bullion, s29,S0O.
Manager c. w. Whitley OF the Amerl-
can Smelling & Refining company is ex-
pected to reach home from his northern
trip In few days.
w. s. Rayenscroft and other eastern
officials OF the Union Gas and Pipe
Line company are scheduled TO reach
the city on next Friday.
On account of the delay In the de-
livery Of the dynamo for the Columbus
Consolidated power plant In Little Cot
tonwood canyon. II Will not be started
up until about May l,
Local officials OF the Daly-West Min
Ing company have been advised that
President j, f. Bamberger and wife left
Los Angeles last night and are now
speeding for New York on account of
the illness OF their son, Joseph, who
will likely submit TO an operation for
appendicitis. They viii pass through
Ogden tomorrow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-30
Looks Like Business.

]. s. Fleming. who has been consult
ing with several Of the machinery hous-
es and constructing engineers about
matters pertaining to the building OF
the proposed reduction works for the
White Pine Copper company at Ely,
New. departed for the west again last
night.
Concerning the proposition with
which Mr.. Fleming Is associated, an
Ely publication says.
Thursday last Supt. Il, +. Gray Of the
White Pine Copper company took a 80
days option from II. A. Comins and
John Magnuson for the purchase Of
their ranches and their interests In the
Steptoe creek water.
The ultimate object OF the Copper
company In securing the water Is for
the purpose OF piping It into town 10
run large concentrating works and a
smeter for the reduction Of their ores.
This, OF course, will not be for year
or two yet. But we are Informed from
a very reliable source that the company
will commence work upon a small ex-
perImental concentration plant In a
very short time. In fact negotiations
are now under way for the purchase of
q mill near the mine, which will answer
present requirements by q little remod-
cling. Should they be unable to make
satisfactory arrangements with the
owners OF the mill In question, thenithe
Copper will begin at once the erection
of a plant OF their own,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-30
LIVE STOCK.

tffliAtOs
Chicago, March .-Cattle-Receipts,
1900, market weak Good TO prime steers,
8 l5q5,Go poor to medium, 3.5cai .g9i
N4.i0. heifers, 2.50fli,70 Gamers, Log
EGO; bulls. 2.2ja4 OO calves. S.0of6.5o;
Texas fed steers I.25die5
Hogs-Receipts today, 1900; tomorrow,
1900: market l0dl5c. lower. Mixed and
butchers, b.25d5, 60; good TO choice heavy,
5, 40d5.55; rough heavy, $500 10; light,
5ion5.ij bulk OF sales. 5.35d5.l0.
sheep-Receipts, 5000; market steady;
lambs. steady, Good 10 choice wethers,
t.I5a5.lo' fair to choice mixed, Loo, 20;
western sheep, 5.0oq5.S5; native lambs,
3.JG5. ST. western lambs, i.0a6.l5.
OMAHA.
South Omaha. March S0,-Cattle - Re-
ceipts, 5000, market steady to lower. Ma
tive steers 2,50I5.lj: cows and heifers,
20qi.oo, Gamers, l.S)n2.i0; stockers and
feeders, 2,15ai2l; calves, S.0Oq6.N; bulls.
stays. ETC. 2.25a6.So.
lower. Heavy, 5,10M6,l b mixed, 5,0od5 10;
light 5.oogS i; pigs, 4,@a6.0o; bulk of
Sheep Receipts, 5000, market steady.
Fed nut .ons, i.I5G6.i0, westerns, 4.6DlD
$50; ewes I. i0n4, IS. common and stock
ers, 2.7jq5.S; lambs. 50oa5.D.
KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City. March S0-Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 1000, market steady to lower. Ma
tive steers. i.30a620, native cows and
helfers 2.00di,25 stockers and feeders,
S.0ai.S; bulls. 250d3 IS; calves, 2.15a
$50 western steers, S.pat.5O; western
cows, 2.0Ol3J0.
Hogs-Receipts, 10000; market 5aiOc.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-30

u and Union Pacific point, Other stocks
then displayed reactionary tendency but
hardened towards II o'clock when Union
Paddle rallied slightly. 81. Paul rose
again TO lie% and Missouri Pacific adj
yanced strongly Ia. Atchison preferred,
Northwestern preferred, Colorado K
Southern second preferred and Pump
common preferred advanced 70 ". The
market was feverish and Irregular. Ex-
ccssive advances at different points were
followed by reactions and Union Pacific
and Southern Pacific constantly held
back. Pennsylvania. Rock Island. South
western preferred and United States
Steel preferred made gains or point and
New York Central ~
At noon the bond market was steady.
Sugar. after long neglect, was taken M
by the traders ana rapidly advanced ~.
The general market continued hesltating
and dull
Atchison led spasmodic rally In the
afternoon. crossing g. Selling OF te Pa
cities was resumed with more yigor at
tcrward, Union Pacific and Southern Pa
cifc falling 10 the lowest OF the day at
s5h for teh former and i9Ss for the latter.
Pressure developed generally all around.
81. Paul lost all but a small fraction OF
Its gain and some OF the earlier strong
stocks, including Missouri Pacific and
Atchison reacted about a point.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-30
COPPER BELT RAILWAY
Trains Reached the Boston Consolidated
Mine Today,

Although the little Copper Belt rall-
vay at Bingham has been annoyed 10
the point almost beyond endurance by
wrecks and rock slides the MANAGE
ment has done heroic work In coping
with the situation, The worst trouble
has been encountered on the Boslon,
consolidated branch, where several
deep cuts were made during the con-
structlon Of the line during the VIM
ter, Naturally enough, difficulty was
eyrected In these new cuts and the
heavy precipitation In the camp has
not helped matters.
The trains reached the Boston today
and delivered several cars of ore to the
Rio Grande Western IN Lower Bing'
ham. The Utah, Ohio and fampa re-
duction plants are being supplied win
ore as they need IT, Two engines and
crews are handling the roads traffic