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The Washington times., 1906-12-30

The business grew rapidly under his
successful management, and few
years ago the present elegant and ca
paeious home OF the bank one of the
finest Of the many modern banking
buildings. was built 10 provide quarters
large enough 10 accommodate the con-
stanGy increasing business.
on January 10. 1873. Mr.. Glover mar
ried Miss Annie Cunningham Poor
daughter of the late Rear Admiral Poor.
Two children, Elizabeth and Charles
The Washington times., 1906-12-30
RIGGS NATIONAL BANK A GIBRALTAR
OF FINANCE FOR ALMOST A CENT

of the Riggs NaticaaI Bank. has. like
Mr.. Brice held his present position
since the reorganization OF the banking
house in 1896 He entered the office Of
Riggs & Co. as messenger in 1877, and
owing TO his careful attention 10 his
duties and 10 the interests OF the busi-
ness, was advanced step by step until he
finally was rewarded for his ability and
diligence by being elected assistant
cashier. He is also a director Of the
institution and OF several other organi-
zations. among them the American Sc
curity and Trust Company. the Central
National Bank. the Real Estate Title
and Insurance Company. the Security
Storage Company, and the Potomac In
surance Company.
II. II. FIather. assistant cashier OF the
Riggs National Bank. has been con-
nected with the institution since July l,
1882 He started IN as a messenger when
only sixteen years OF age. was promoted
from one position TO another. and, IN
December, 1892, was elected assistant
cashier Of the bank
one distinguishing feature OF Shis ele-
gantly appointed. modern banking estab-
lishment Is the provision which IS made
for the accommodation OF women de-
positors who have chosen this bank as
the place wherein TO transact their busi-
ness. The ladies' department occupies
a spacious separate room, Immediately
to the right on entering the building.
Beauty Of Building.
The Riggs National Bank building is
one 10 which the citizens OF Washington
can point with pride and ono which the
numerous visitors 10 this ciu- never fail
10 notice and 10 admire. Although
situated opposite the beautiful Treas
ury building. It does not lose in attrac-
tiveness on this account, but II anything
Is enhanced by its proximity 10 the for
mer. The two tall and graceful columns
OF granite never fail 10 draw the At
tention OF the passing tourist 10 this
building.
There is no safer and more flourish
ing banking institution IL the city of
Washington. This Is due TO the business
ability. the integrity. and the safe and
conservative policy OF the officers and
directors Of the bank. They are all men
who are well known IN the business and
social world. and who are efficient ser
wants Of the people whom they repre-
sent
That Washington has gone steadily
ahead IN a business sense. despite its
neglected opportunities and the relative
The Washington times., 1906-12-30

Indifference OF the business community.
IS amply demonstrated by q compari-
son OF the banking statistics, for June,
years ago.
In June, 1896, the total deposits OF the
Washington banks and trust com
panies. with the exception of Riggs &
Co, then a private Institution, were
about SIG. 900. 0O0 the total loans and dis
counts about $4,000 000 and the total
resources about $z6. 700 00O In June
lSO6, the total deposits were S53 .O00. 900.
the total loans and discounts S43. 400, 600.
and the total resources SIS, 300. 600
In ten years the resources OF these
The Washington times., 1906-12-30
RIGGS NATIONAL BANK BUILDING.

which position he retained until Jns in
corporation Of the present bank, when
he was elected cashier and a member
OF the beard OF directors. both of which
positions he stlu retains
on December 30. 1891, Mr.. Brice mar
ried Jane Frances, youngest daughter
of Hon. George II. PenGleton, Of Ohio,
and Alice Key, daughter Of Francis
Scott Kew composer Of the World-re-
uOwned .'Star-Spaugled Banner Three
children have been born 70 Mr. and MIS-.
Brice-Arthur Tnghmau Brice, Jr.- Alice
Key PendleJOu Brlce. and Julia Frances
William J. Father. assistant cashier
The Washington times., 1906-12-30

an old family His father was Richard
Tighman Brice. OF Maryland, and his
mother Julia Frances Shaff. of George
town, d. c. He was born at Columbus
Ca and at the age OF fifteen removed
TO Georgetown. He was graduated from
the Spencerian Business College. and
later from the Law School of George
Washington. then Columbian, University.
Mr.. Brice entered the office Of the late
W. W Corcorau in 1861 and assisted
Mr.. Corcoran IN the management OF his
vast estate until his death IN lSSS. Mr..
BTice was then rendered a position in
the banking house OF Riggs & Co..
The Washington times., 1906-12-30

great Institutions have increased 200 per
cent. The resources OF the savings
banks OF the city, amounting to $780,
Oo0. approximately. would make the to
tai banking resources Of Washington
IN the neighbOrhOod or SS3. 3.O0O.O00. In a
few years they VIII have touched the
S10J O00O00 mark.
These figures show there is an abun-
dance OF money here in the city %
nnance large business enterprises, with
out any necessity OF applying To out
side capitalists The banks are anxious
10 employ their surplus. indeed. this Is
their selfish interest IN the present
the money that can possibly be needed.
The Washington times., 1906-12-30

Hennen Jennings. one OF the country s
mining kings. The house viii cost be-
twern $1,000 and 10000
Mr.. Langley has just remodeled the
Connecticut avenue home Of Charles
Early This house, which is q green
stone front, has been carried UP another
story, the mansard roof having been
taken out and the front wall straight
ened
Many fine residences in the northwest
The Washington times., 1906-12-30

ed by Mr.. Langley. among which might
be mentioned the palatial house OF ex-
Senator J. 3. Henderson. Sixteenth
street and Euclid avenue; the Wads-
worth mansion on the triangle facing
Dupont Circle on the east, the Board
man house at the corner OF Eighteenth
and = streets, Mrs Hearst's former
home on New Hampshire avenue. now
the Italian embassy: Mrs. A J.. Barney 8
residence, 1906 Massachusetts avenue,
and GiffOTd PinchOt's house on Rhode
Island avenue.
The Washington times., 1906-12-30

There is no hostelry In the United
States that is so well known as Shoo-
makers on Pennsylvania avenue. where
the Shoemaker Rye flows, and there is
no place in the wide. wide world that Is
Just like IL.
There are several reasons why Shoo-
makers, or CObweb Hall, IS so well
known. One Of these is the excellent
quality Of the rare old wines. in their
cobweb-cOvered bottles. and the prime
old whiskies. the finest in the United
States. which are speclaities Of Shoo-
makers.
A second reason why Shoomaker's is
so justly famous is because it is the
birthplace of the equally famous rick
ey," named after the man for whom it
was first concocted, the famos Col Joe
Rickey-
Judge Cowan Said It.
There is a third reason why Shoo-
makers viii live in history, and that is
because Judge Cowan. Of Texas. at
torney for the cattle raisers in the
recent investigation by the AgricuI-
tural Committee. referred in his re-
marks before this committee to the IA
nous old CObweb Hall as the place
where the best whislley in Washington
is to be had.
But the thing which makes Shoo-
makers most famous is the fact that II
has entertained under its old wooden
rafters many OF the greatest men that
this country and other countries have
produced. Since it was established in
1853, statesmen, jurists, and editors,
artists. actors. and doctors, newspaper
men, and legislators have found Shoo-
makers a comfortable resort and con-
venient rendezvous. Here they have
rubbed elbows and conversed of mat
ters of national Importance and here,
too their wit made TO sparkle by the
enlivening power OF a quaf or rare old
wine. they have interchanged stories
which CLEANED with wit and humor.
Some Old Pictures.
Many Of the same pictures now hang
on the walls OF this home of good cheer
that hung there nearly fifty years ago,
and when The Times Building was re-
Gently erected next door 10 Shoornaker's,
the contractors gave a bond not to dis
turb the walls Of the famous old Cob
web Hall
Mrs. HOusekeeper pays her maid an
extra dollar occasionally If she keeps
the cobwebs down. AT Shoomaker's
The Washington times., 1906-12-30
BEAUTIFUL HOMES
LANGLEY SPECIALITY

One of the best known b Hiding con-
tractors IN the city is Charles a. Lang
ley. so Twelfth street northwest. At
present MI Langley is constructing on
Massachusetts avenue, just beyond Mrs
Sheridan's home and just east Of Sheri-
dan Circle. a magnificent residence for
The Washington times., 1906-12-30
COBWEBS AND QUALITY
MARK SHOEMAKER WINE

Marshall and Wash would trounce
the varIet who dared 10 disturb The
dust-Covered web from the spiders
loom.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

James b. Connolly in "The Spirit of the
Olympian Games in The Outing Mag
azine.
When breathing came easier-"Athens!"
we cried; and that little word stood for
all our years of thought speech and sub
conscious reflection on the glory of things
that were.
And when that throng crowded to our
coach and gave us little flags, one of their
country and one of our own, and we
pinned them To our coats, and Joined
joyously in the procession that straight
way naraded the streets and with 1--WE
trusD humility received the plaudits of
the mutitudes that crowded sidewalks
doorways balconies. roofs And after
ward at the Chamber of Deputies, where
the international Fluctuations were ex-
changed, If "Viva!' cried one group.
"Nive.' roared another. "Hoch!" doomed
the Germans 1t was "Hooray." shreked
We, as loudly as any. we hope for the
honor of the flag, and continued to shrek
as long as any other crowd would chal-
lenge
The opening of the games at the sta
dunn was a solemn ceremony, as it should
be after a lapse of fifteen centuries; but
it need not be detailed here. We might
mention that the hymn composed for the
occasion was impressively rendered by
band of three hundred pieces, and that
quite a little crowd had gathered-l40 900.
somebody said-and that included there
we're few thousand titles-kings, queens,
princes prineesses, grand dukes grand
duchesses, followed by just ordinary
dukes and duchesses. and so on down to
everyday baronets and their ladies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
Wash Goods for Easter Buy in Time

New Organdie Versailles, elegant
assortment of new patterns, large
floral designs for the Dolly Warden eff
feet; small figures for little folks;
121sc quality; special 1Do
hoIudy -
32-inch Cotton Suiting, one of this
seasons newest fabricss comes in
green, blue grey and tan, checked
with the broken plaid. These goods
s ape w0rl Mo sOe yard ys1e for 2Oc
Silk Organizes in all the new pat
terms; large designs, with new small
dot ground; pink. blue, lavender,
green and brown; reduced for 65c
one day to-. ....... Wv
Just received another shipment of
the new figured Silk Radium, in all
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
LADIES':

Why Freokle, Tan and Blister
when all you have to do is to step
into Miss Reynolds, EOS 18th
Street, ground floor. Birmingham
Hotel. and get a bottle of BUENA
TONIC, the PINlON NUT SOLU.
TON, free of CHARGE The only
thing on the market to keep your
skin cool, fine and free from i'm
Projections. Tryit' 1t costs npthing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
A HopefuI Outcome.

from Harpers weekly.
William Allen White says that the
most amusing personal note that ever
he came across in country newspaper
was that which last year caught his eye
while reading a Wisconsin paper. The
item was something like this.
"Niels Anderson met with a painful
accident last week. a fish-hook becoming
entangled in his eye Niels is being at
tended by DR.. Phil Morton. who says his
eye will come out all right"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
BUY ALL YOUR LACES HERE

Laces of all qualities, widths and
prices for trimming Easter gowns.
All our soc, Coo and .75c Embroid-
cries in Swiss and Nainsook Edges and
Insertings TO match. Special, 45c per
yard.
One lot Nainsook Edges medium
width. worth 2sc and 2Sr ward.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

One lot of gauze fans, lace and span
giles, with ivory handles Regular
S1.75 to $500 qualities Monday
and Tuesday special ....... LIS
A lot of paper fans in different de-
signs, medium size. Special +. l5c
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Special at 1sc per yard
Our wide Nainsook and Cambria
Edges, from to IL inches In width.
Special. 15c a yard.
One lot OF Swiss Edges and Insert.
ings, FROM pa inches to inches wide
worth 15c, zoe and Csc. Special at
fol[n
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

ing in the country, aud that she would
continue her efforts ID get the smelter
she did. but up II date nothing has
come of IT, The apparatus is still in
storage and the Peruvian courts will not
loosen up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

the popular evening shades; worth
soc; on sale Monday Ok
Pinch extra heavy double-facel
satin Damask Table Linen; regular
price. S5c and 90c; TX
Monday only. -. $50. Wv
21-inch German "a Bleached heavy
Napkins, well worth $500 a dozen.
Priced special for 1SO
Domestic Specials Monday
One day only, IL yards Hope no
Domestic. 80. ......... I'OO
S1x90 Hemmed Sheets, made of good
quality of bleached sheeting, 9-inch
s hemi soc quality SOC
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

40 musicians, free band
concert East Lake, today
3p. m.
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Notion Prices to Remember

An all linen ladies' handkerchief with
embroidered initial; regular 20c
quality, special. .l5c
All linen made center with lace edges
Regular 25c value, Monday and
Tuesday $500. loo
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
American Team at olympic Games.

Mrs. George Schiller returned the past
week from charming stay in Florida
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
Without Doubt the Busiest Store in all the
City is This One

eSmHae be ebuEeto h@no uodda
we'll tomorrow OF ladies
store land dive have
mtday n1eranE
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
Beautiful Easter Ribbons

New plaid sash ribbons in four different de-
signs, inches wide ...............
Black and white striped taffeta ribbons in
and small stripes, the newest novelty
Special, A inches wide. .........
Gold and silver lustrous belts in several
new patterns with buckles to match -
Childrens Buster Brown belts in red, white
and black, gold and silver buckles. =
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$50 and S35 Suits at SIS
New Skirt Novelties


s695 to $3.50
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Brilliant
Easter
Millinery

Overrun-aimost. Still
the showing is full; you
can choose the smartest
hats shown in Birming-
ham right from our
cases. Then more trim
mers are at work. We're
still designing and maxi
ing to order. But Easter
orders must not be de-
layed another day. The
people have learned our
knack for being a little
more up-to-date t h a n
other shops and the
greatest rush in our his
tory is the result.
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SOCIETY,"
Continued from Eighteenth Pass)

->~-----~- ---5st5=s--- - -'-->'
hostess at an informal dinner party on,
Friday evening at the residence OF her
aunt, Mrs. Robert Dangerfield on Syca-
more street
Miss Pauline Browning Is In Louisville,
Ky
Mr.. John T Yeatman is spending today
with his mother Mrs. Yeatman in the
southern part of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Shepherd Warner
will give a dinner on Tuesday evening to
the Koenig- wedding party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson will entertain
the wedding party after the ceremony at
the church on Easter Wednesday.
Mrs b. L. Wyman entertained a few
friends informally at bridge yesterday
afternoon.
Miss Jean Ballinger and her guest, Miss
Bette Stone, will arrive on Tuesday from
Florida.
Miss Eula Drennen will give a luncheon
on Thursday in compliment to Miss Betty
Stone. who will be her guest and Miss
Jessie Thompson.
Mrs George Schiller returned the past
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Miss Jean Ballinger and her guest, Miss
Bette Stone, will arrive on Tuesday from
Florida.
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Smart Novelties for Easter Wear

Easter displays their best Not an item Of womans
apparel omitted Stunning stylish novelties greet you from every
nook these elegant sections The entire range of effects here;
especially the the ultra fashionable Many exclusive and Original
designs not shown outside this store.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Mrs b. L. Wyman entertained a fe
friends informally at bridge yesterda
afternoon.
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Mohdir Skirts S4.95

o cdors
a =. S4a5
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Great Special Offering
Of Tailored Suits $40
More Tailored Suits at SIS

The enormou b. maera atrm
the
styles the greatest ues o ever With
a
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Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson will entertain
the wedding party after the ceremony at
the church on Easter Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08
A Big Week Of Silk and Dress
Goods Selling

ready trimmed, an idea meet
ing with much favor. A collec-
ton at the low price of 7SO
complete -. -. LOU
\ large collection of suiting silks
in newest patterns and shades
hair line louisines and TX
fancy chiffon taffetas :. lJC
Jew radiumS for evening and re-
ception dresses, by far the
most popular fabric today for
dressy costumes, all the 1 En
wanted colorS -. Lou
'olle de Lyons, a new chiffon
cloth for dressy gowns f0E
48-inch .... -. lsLJ
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs Robert Shepherd Warner
will give a dinner on Tuesday evening to
the Koeng- Warner wedding party.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-08

Mr.. John 7. Yeatman is spending today
with his mother, Mrs. Yeatman, in the
southern part of the state.
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S6.95 to $3.50
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-05-05
HARTMAN ROAD TO
HAVE BASE in SEATTLE

Seattle, May 3.-The Post-Intelli-
gencer this morning says:
Gas soon as the maps being prepared
by the Hartman engineers, showing
the terminals and proposed trackage
of the Union Pacific in Seattle, are
completed the corporations committee
of the city council will be asked to act
on the franchise application which has
been on file since the organization of
the new council.
Following the announcement of e.
III. Hartman in his speech at the
Rainier Club, preparations are being
made to establish the base of supplies
here for the construction of the line
from Seattle to Portland. It was an
nounced yesterday that the commence
ment of construction work is depend
emit on the securing of q franchise in
Seattle. in order that the terminals
may be improved for the reception of
supplies and construction material.
Commencement of work from this
city means that the base of supplies
of two transcontinental railroads con-
structing to this city will be main
tanned here, and that all of the con-
struction material will be sent from
Seattle as required in the work. AL
ready both of the lines have estab.
lished headquarters in Seattle, and
the construction will be directed from
this CITY,"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-05-05
GREAT MARATHON RACE
sherring. Canadian, Outruns Compel
itors from All Countries.

shsrrins. Canadian ouruns Compel
itors from All Countries.
Athens, May 2-The Marathon race,
the principal event Of the Olympic
games. run over the hills and along
the coast line from the ancient battle
field of Marathon to Athens, was won
by William Sherring, Of Hamilton,
Canada. Eight minutes behind him
was Svanberg. Swede, and w. G.
Frank. of the Irish-American Athletic
club, was third, two minutes behind
the Swedish runner. Tournros, Swede.
was fourth, eighteen minutes behind
the winner. Sherring's time was two
hours 81 minutes and % 3-5 seconds.
Probably 10000 people witnessed
the finish of the race, or we're spread
along the Marathon road and the sur
rounding bills, forming a human bar
rier behind the troops on each side
and along the entire length of the
court. Business was completely sus-
pended in Athens and the surrounding
villages. Classified by nationality,
the runners consisted of twenty six
Greeks, seven British, including Can
adian and Australian; five Americans,
three Germans, two Frenchmen, two
Italians, three Swiss, one Belgian two
Swedes and two Egyptians.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-05-05
RAILROAD SELLS OUT
ITS COAL BUSINESS

Baltimore, May S.-What is looked
upon here as the first highly important
result of the Investigation by the in
terstate commerce commission into the
relations existing between coal carry
ing roads and mining companies on
their lines is the announcement that
the Baltimore g Ohio road has dis
posed of its holdings of the stock Of
the Consolidated Coal Company, and
that O. G. Murray. George F. Ran
dolph and Hugh L. Bond, Jr.. the first
named being president and the other
two vice presidents, of the Baltimore
& Ohio railroad, have resigned from
the directorate of the Consolidated
company and their places thereon have
been filled by the election of Van Lear
Black. of this city, and Walter Miller
and s. 7. Watson Of Paramount, W.
Va. The stock heretofore held by the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad is said to
have amounted to So per cent of the
entire capital stock of the Consolidat-
ed company. The control Of the Con-
solidated Coal Company carries with
it control Of eight other coal COM
panies.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-05-05

Washington, May 1.-The decision
yesterday to take up the rate bill or
Friday next for amendments under the
fifteen minute rule means final vote
on the measure at no distant day. On
some sides in the senate it is stated
that the meaning is that the faction
demanding court review amendment
has been assured of the necessary
strength to adopt SUCH an amendment,
while other senators charge that this
faction has been able to get the
strength to amend the bill and has
abandoned its fight.
Senators Crane and Kean stated yes.
terday that they have the votes to
amend the bill, but that no agreement
had been reached as to what the
amendment will be. They said, how
ever, that in every sense it would be q
broad judicial review.
Contrary opinions we're expressed
by Senator Dolliver and Senator Long,
two of the men who have fought for
the bill as it passed the house or with
some such court review amendment as
was agreed upon at conference at the
White House by friends of the bill.
They stated after the adjournment
of the senate yesterday that they did
not believe there were votes enough
in the senate to put broad review
amendment into the bill, and they
were not sure that the senate would
make any change at all. even such a
Limited review as was proposed by
Senator Long after the White House
conferenceU Undoubtedly there are sew
eral votes that both sides are claiming
and Of which neither side is certain.