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THE MORNIMtt UHKUONIAN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1903. 3 MODEL OF PATRIOT Hoar Holds Up Washington in That Character. HIS COUNSEL NOT FORGOTTEN Aged Senator SicaUit at Banqntt In Honor fit IVnulilnitton nt Chlcdco nnd 1'rtjcs Nnllon to Turn From Military Glorr. CHICAGO. Feb. 23. The anniversary o tbo birth of George Washington was Gen erally observed In Chicago today, the principal celebration being that under the auspices of the Union League Club this afternoon in the Auditorium. Senator George F. Hoar, of Massachusetts, was the orator of the lay and delivered a eulogy upon Washington before an aud ience of 4OD0 people. Ills address was In part as follows: "Edward Everett In a great address be fore the war called on his countrymen, as it seemed for a time, in time, to for get, to turn a deaf ear to unpatriotic counseto, to fhe mad cry of treason and disunion and return once more to the patriotic counsel of Washington. It seemed for a time as if the appeal were unheeded. But the spasm of popular roadnefs end rase passed by and Wash ington resumed h!n place again as our eupreme counsellor and leader. He became once more the example and Idol of every American soldier and statesman and the farewell address became once again the political Bible of every American. "Doubt not that this shall occur again and again. Other temptations will come to us and party spirit, like Satan sitting at the ear of Eve, will epeak again Its baleful counsel in the car of the people. Popular excitement will be kindled by the lust of empire and passion for conquest. The eyes of the people may be dazzled for a 'time by a false and tinsel military glory. But while the portrait of Wash ington hangs in every village; while his statues adorn our chief cities; while hia monument is found In every state; whllb his life Is on the ehelf of every home; while the detail of his great career Is studied In every university; while his image is in the heart of every youth, the people will come back again to the wife, sober and Just counsel, in following which Iks the path to a true glory and a true safety. The American will never long go astray, so long as to every great question of National policy or National duty they know what Washington would say. "The orator of today puts his emphasia on glory, on empire, on power, on wealth. We live under, and love and we still shed our heart's blood for the same flag which floated over our fathers, and for which they were ready to die. But It sometimes stemd that the flag has a different mean ing, whether It floats over the capitol or the ilp of war, or the regiment on the march, or the public assembly. We no longer speak of It, except coldly and formally, as the symbol of liberty, but only as the symbol of power, or of a false, cheap, tinsel glory. I think the popular' reverence for Washington and Lincoln and for Sumner and for Webster la not abated. But yet few political speakers quote today the great sentences which made them famous, or the great principles to which they devoted their lives. "The fate of the Nation depends In the last Tcsort on individual character.' Every thing In human government, like every-'' thing in Individual conduct, depends. In the end, upon the sense of duty. What ever safeguards may be established, how ever complicated or well adjusted the mechanism, you come to a place some where where safety depends upon some body having' the will to do right when It Is in his power and may bo to his Interest to do wrong. When the people were considering the adoption of the Constitu tion of the United States, one of our winest statesmen said the real and only security for a republic is when the rule.- have the same interest as the people. If they have not. constitutional restraints will break down somewhere, except ror the sense of duty of the rulers." In the evening the principal event was the banquet at the Union League Club, where Senator Hoar was the guest of honor. Other speakers of the evening were: President Bancroft, of the Union League Club; President Eliot, of Harvard University; Rev. Frank W. Guneaulus and Biehop Galler, of Tennessee. AMERICAN BAXCMJET IJf LOXDOX. British Statesmen Extol Roosevelt and Hear St. Louis Talk. LONDON. Fob. 23. The dinner given tonight by the American Society In hon or of Washington's birthday was the occasion for a brilliant assemblage, the chief feature of which was the welcome given to B, E. Francis, president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, and the wishes of success to the Exposition expressed by the speakers. The Duke of Devonshire and Lord Londonderry, members of the Cabinet, officially voiced the good will of the British government, while such representative Englishmen as the Lord Mayors of London and Bristol, the Lord Provost of Glasgow, Lord Strathcona and Lord Rothschild and the following members of the House of Commons gave expression to their good wishes: Sir Charles Dllke, J. H. Dalzlel, Sir Thomas Dewar, Sir Joseph Lawrence. Ebenezer Parker, Sir Gilbert Parker and Joseph Walton. Among the well-known Americans pres. ent were Ambassador Choate, Consul Gcneral Evans. SUnford Newell. Minis ter to The Netherlands; John Barrett, T. W. Crldler, Lord Fairfax, Melville E. Stone, all the United States Embassy staff and many foreign representatives of the St. Louis Exposition. The Duke of Devonshire, in proposing the toast. "The President of the United States," referred to Mr. Roosevelt as a man who had mide his mark as a suc cessful civil reformer, a great administra tor, a gallant military leader and an emi nent statesman, in whom he saw an In telligent and earnest friend of EngUnd. "Never in any previous time," said the iuko of Devonshire, "have Anglo-Saxon relations been more cordial. Both peo ples are in fairly good humor with themselves,- and so it is unlikely that they should be in a bad humor with each other. I welcome the tendency on the part of the United States to take a Urger and keener interest In affairs out side the American continent." Ambassador Choate, following in the same strain, declared that any kind of war on any kind of subject between Great Britain and America would not be only a great calamity, but an unspeakable crime. Mr. Francis eloquently described the motive and scope of the St. Louis Exposi tion. He gave detailed figures showing the care with which the money was ex pended to make every phase of the exhi bition perfect and Useful to the European exhibitors and -visitors; In short, "a gold en milestone in the highway of human progress and a coronation of civilization." He referred to the first great international exhibition In London. Since then, Mr. Francis continued. England has always been fully represented at ci'ery universal exposition. He urged that the country should not be behindhand at St. Louis, where, he said, "no guest would be more welcome." "I feel some delicacy." he continued, "In referring to our consanguinity as a motive which should' impel you to be an active participant at the feast pf which your kinsmen are the host. "Nor would it be becoming in the president of the universal exhibition to designate as the seat of honor the place at the table to be occupied by the mother country. You need no as surance, however, from the exposition management, from the head of our Gov ernment or from the American people that no one would honor us more nor any one be given precedence over you. We feel Justified in predicting that the attendance at the exhibition will not only be universal from within the limits of our country, but that the citizens of every civilized country on the globe will visit us In representative numbers, attracted as they will be. not only by the merit of the exhibition, but by the desire to see in their own abode a people who within the past half decade have started out upon a new policy, taken up new problems and assumed new re sponsibilities; a people whose example and Influence command and merit observance and study, a people whose reputation for hospitality is whole-souled and prover bial." John Barrett proposed the health of tho "British Exhibitor," and in the course of his remarks urged the United Kingdom to make of tho St. Louis Exposition another Durbar. Lord Londonderry and Sir Edward Kohn Poyntcr, president of the Royal Academy, replied, promising their assistance in mak ing the exhibition a success. MeCormlck OliKcrven Hie Day. ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 23. Ambassa dor MeCormlck and Mrs. MeCormlck held a reception of Americans today In honor of Washington's birthday. About CO persons were present. SULTAN HAS BACKED DOWN Accrptu Scbrmr at Reform "WUlcli Gives Kqnnllty to Chrl.it inn. CONSTANTINOPLE. Feb. 23. Tewflk Pasha, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, notified the Austro-Hungarlan and Rus sian Ambassadors today that the Sultan had agreed to adopt the scheme for reform in Macedonia. -WIIAT THE POWERS PROPOSE. Fair Taxntlon, Reform of Gendarmes ami Equality or Christians. CONSTANTINOPLE. Feb. 23. The Iden tical note on the subject of reforms In Macedonia, presented to the Grand Vlzler Saturday by the Austro-Hungarlan and Russian Ambassadors, was translated Into Turkish and handed to the Sul tan the same evening. The powers recom mend. In addition to tho appointment of tan Inspector general of gendarmerie for three years, wun ampte powers 10 u Independently, and to requisition troops in case of emergency and the re-organization of the gendarmerie nnd police under European Instructors, that Christians be admitted Into tho gendarmerie in numbers proiiortlonatc to the population without being required tq read and write the Turk ish language. Amnesty Is also demanded for all persons who have been arrested for political offenses. Tho scheme for administration and financial reforms In Macedonia, as pro posed by the powers, besldo planning a more equitable collection of taxes, pro vides that local expenses shall be a first charge on the revenues of each vilayet. In the event of there being a surplus this may be sent to Constantinople. Measures are also demanded for compelling the Al banians to respect the laws. The power which It is proposed to give to the inspector general of gendarmerie, whose appointment or recall and whose successor must be confirmed by the pow ers, thus virtually detaching him from the direct control of the authorities at Con stantinople, Is almost sure to encounter opposition from the Turkish government. The latter also will most likely object to the proposed financial arrangements and to the basis on which it is planned to re cruit the gendarmerie, which, wero the suggestions of the powers carried out. would in several districts be practically entirely composed of Christians owing to their predominance in certain parts of Macedonia. It is understood, however, that the powers are detemlned to admit of no modification of the reform scheme, that they demand Its application without delay and that they are prepared to adopt rigid measures to Insure its being scrupu lously carried out. An Imperial trade has been Issued au thorizing the Turkish Minister of War to purchase ten additional maxima. ITALIAX POLICY DECLARED. Will Work for Peace, hut Ju Ready for Action. ROME, Feb. 23. Minister of Marine Morin. replying to an Interpellation in the Chamber of Deputies today on the sub ject of reforms In Macedonia, said that Italy was co-operating with the powers with n view to the maintenance of peace. The time that, was coming was indeed serious, he continued, but It would be a decisive period for Eastern Europe. If the Bulgarian government adhered to Its determination to abolish centers of agita tion, and If the Porte filled Its engage ments with Europe, tho present crisis might lead to a peaceful solution. But if, contrary to anticipation, the combined action of the powers prove unable to stifle the conflagration, the Italian gov ernment would certainly not confine Itself to the role of a mere spectator. It would see that no attack was made on the rights and Interests of Italy. CMOS MUST PAY DAMAGES. Judgment for Larsrc Sum Given Tatf--rnle Railroad Company. LONDON, Feb. 23. In accordance with an arrangement arrived at between the parties to the suit, the court today award ed the Taffvale Railroad Company 3115.000 damages against the Amalgamated So ciety of Railroad Servants. After a long trial the case of the TafT valo Railroad Company against tho Amal gamated Society of Railroad Servants, In volving many questions of great Impor tance to trades unionism, resulted Decem ber IS In a verdict In favor of the plaint iff. The latter complained of malicious molestation, picketing, etc, during the strike of 1500.' RUSSIA SECRETLY PREPARED. Offlccra Bound by OntU Not to Betray Military Movements. LONDON, Feb. 2t The correspondent of the Times at Moscow telegraphs a confirmation of the reports of extenslvo military preparations in 8outh Russia. He declares that special oaths binding them to' secrecy under the most severe penalties have been administered to all the superior army officers. All absent officers have been recalled to their regiments, and arrangements have cen completed for 100,000 first-class and 160,000 second-class reserves to rejoin the colors within a fortnight of a second or emergency call. KHEDIVE'S SISTER. ELOPES. Flees to Vienna, Gets Divorce and Will Marry a Count. NEW YORK. Feb. 23. Princess DJemll Toussoun. sister of the Khedive and wife of Prince DJemll Toussoun, recently made an unsuccessful attempt at self-destruction by taking poison. The act is said to hav ebeen prompted by Jealousy. The Princess left Egypt on board of one of the royal yachts, refusing to see her hus band, says the Herald's Cairo correspond ent. Her Highness went by way of Tri este to Vienna, where it is said she is about to wed an Austrian Count. A di vorce has already been granted. British Deal With Shipping Trust. LONDON. Feb. 23. Replying to a ques tion In the House of Commons today. Ger ald Balfour, president "of the Board of Trade, said the genera lines of tho agree ment between the British government and the International Mercantile1 Marino Com pany had been determined upon, and the House would be given an opportunity ta discuss the arrangement before It was finally concluded. Olds, Wotman & King Last Week Ring Demonstration Sale Of the Poptila W. L. & Co. Gold-Filled Rings Exceedingly pretty, all kinds of sets; plain and. chased styles, in all sizes. Guaranteed to give satisfactory wear for five years. Prices 25c, 50c, $1.00 and $X.25 Ladies' Unc(e?mtslins Great Reductions Three Specials In Ftesh, Dainty Garments, Valoes to $ J. 00, for 69c Ladies' Gowns, V-shaped or square neck, hemstitched, s q tucked yoke and lawn ruffles, only OC Ladies' Drawers, fine cambric, plain or hemstitched tucks, um brella flounce, fine torchon edging, some in extra size, s q Sale price O yC Ladles' Skirts, excellent quality muslin, with deep hem- s q stitched flounce and dust ruff le. Reduced to OC i Hygienic Shoes Solid Comfort for Tender Feet Something New and Excellent Roomy and comfortable, but shapely. Made of specially selected leather, with exceedingly flexible soles and felt rf cushion soles. Price $tUU Embroideries and Laces Our showing of Embroideries and, Laces is more than ample. You will find here a surfeit of the richest and handsomest kinds in edges, lac;s and galloons, all widths; also allovers, black, white, cream and ecru. Arab ian, Point Venise, Escurial, Chantilly, Valenciennes, Mech lin and Torchon. Prices 10c a yard to $14.00. Special Sale Tapestries For Upholstery and Hangings Brocatelles and Jacquards in silk mixtures and mercerized fabrics. Prices: $1.25 kinds 98 1.50 kinds 1.10 1.65 kinds 1.20 1.75 kinds 1.35 2.50kinds 1.75 Big Bargains in Children's Caps and Bonnets White and colors, in pretty styles, nice for the early Spring weainer. values to $1.69, for. J 9c ii M AWFUL WRECK IN OHIO FOUR MAIL CLERKS BVIISED TO DEATH IX RUINS. DIjc FourTrnina Collide and Are De molished PaMrnRm Save in Ex press Messenger In Stranjro Way. CLEVELAND. O.. Feb. a As the re sult of a head-on collision 'between a 'westbound passenger train and an east bound freight train, a mile or so east of Berea. O.. on the Big Four Railroad last night, four mall clerks were burned to death and several trainmen were more or leas seriously hurt. The dead: W. II. BLACKWELL, head clerk. Cleveland. E. W. KRIES1IAN. Cleveland. T. W. SMILEY. Cleveland. L. M. TVALWORTH. Cleveland. The fourth victim was not killed out right, but was so badly burned that he died within a short time. He was un able to make any statement and had strength enough only to give his name. The Injured are: JOHN FERGUSON. Cleveland; engi neer of the freight. WILLIAM FISH. Cleveland; engineer of the passenger train. JOE COULTER, express messenger, who was pinned between express matter In car. was saved frwn being burned to death by passengers, of the train extin guishing the flamvs that were rapidly approaching him. Two firemen, 'names not yet learned. All the lnjued are In a hospital in Cleveland. It Is reported that no passen gers were Vurt. The passenger train was quite heavily peopled. rnd many of the passengers were school superintendents and teachers on their way to Cincinnati to attend a meet ing of school directors and teachers In that city. The unfortunate mall clerks were caught Ilka rata In a trap within their car, which Immediately caught fire, and, being locked In. were unable to release themselves. The scene of the wreck Is but a few miles west of the City of Cleveland, and relief was started out Immediately on hearing of the wreck from this city. The Injuries to the train crews consisted most ly of cuts and bruises, and are not consid ered, serious. All but two of the cars of the passenger train were destroyed by Are. which was probably from the overturning and explosion of oil lamps In the express and mall car. amendment proposed to dlssolvn thn Nixon shipyard trust. Finally, he pro posed to allow subsidy to no one except on condition ' the subsidized party shall build at least SO per cent new tonnage within six years from the first receipt of subsidy. NO SHIP SUBSIDY. (Continued from Ft'nt Pica.) samo delegations acknowledged that there should be some stimulation to American shlp-bulldlng, and generally , favored the plan of discriminating duties, which they will press at the next Con- , gress. Cannon, of Illinois, was in sym- pathy with tho Western members who opposed the subsidy bill, and, as Speaker of the next Congress, will bs able to wield great power against Its considera tion, i At a meeting of the committee today, I Representative Jones offered 90 amend- j ments to the bill, alt but three of which 1 were rejected, tho Democrats, with .Miner. Hopkins and Stevens, voting againt their adoption. These amend ments, Mr. Jones says, were Intended to guarantee tho building of new ships and the establishment of new lines. Upon examination. It Is found they would al most utterly destroy the purposes of the present bill. In brief, he proposed to cut ' the term for which subsidy should be ' granted from IS to ten years, to limit subsidies to vessels built after ihe pas-j sage of the act. Increase the speed and size of first-class vessels from 10,000 tons and 3) knots speed to over 13,000 tons and over St knots, to take In a new class of vessels of 12 knots. Increase the pay of first-class boats, cut off subsidies to boats plying to the Philippines, and ex clude from the benefits of subsidy all vessels ten years old and, all oil-tank steamers. He furthermore proposed a discriminating duty of 10 per cent ad valorem on goods Imported In foreign bottoms, whether the goods are free or dutiable, to apply after April 1, ISO!, and stipulated that no goods or merchandise, unless provided for by future treaty, shall be Imported from foreign ports ex cept In American vessels or ships belong ing to the country where the goods orig inate. By applying the Sherman anti-trust act to the subsidy act. he proposed to de prive the J. P. Morgan shipping trust of tho benefit of subsidy, and by another HOT ATTACK ON BRODRICK Drltlsb Army Reform Scheme Con demned. LONDON. Feb. Xhe criticism of the British AVar Office culminated in the Hourc of Commons today In a motion for a vote of censure against Secretary of War Brodrlck. The motion was in the shape of an amendment to the address In reply to the speech from the throne, re gretting the fact that the "organization of the army was not suited to the needs of tho empire and that no proportionate gnln In strength or efficiency had -resulted from the recent increase of military expenditure." The motion was Identical with an amend ment moved by Sir Henry Campbell-Ban-ncrman. the Liberal leader, when Mr. Brodrlck Introduced his army reform scheme In 1901. Today, however, the vote of censure was proposed by Mr. Beckett, nn Influential Conservative, who was sup ported by a considerable section of revolt ing Unionists. In introducing the motion. Mr. Beckett declared that Mr. Brodrlck had deplorably neglected the greatest op portunity ever given to a minister, and had produced a scheme which was not only unsound In principle, but was ruin ous in practice and enormously costly. Major Zeley, Conservative, Sir Charles Dllke. Advanced Radical, and. others, having spoken In denunciation of the War Office, declaring the country was "tired of its policy of mess and muddle." Mr. Brodrlck replied. He said he welcomed a direct attack, and defended his policy heatedly, if not very convincingly. He ridiculed the suggestion that Great Brit ain could depend on a citizen army, which he described as a "mob of volunteers." and pleaded to be given time to carry out his army corps scheme, as the result of which "the army for the first time In living memory is above Its supposed full strength in every branch except the In fantry." Mr.. Brodrlck made. It Is generally ad mitted, a better defense of his army scheme than had been expected, but, whatever may be the result of tomorrow's division on the motion, the debate revealed that the temper of the country will al most Inevitably compel the government to modify its plans. In brief, the nation Is not prepared to spend J150.000.COO annually on the army against the $100,000,000 hither to spent on that service. Mr. Brodrlck argued for the additional KQ.000,000 to get an extra 00,000 men. His opponents reply that there Is no need for such a large army at the' risk of starving the navy. Sir Edward Grey put the case pointedly when he said that the country could afford to give up only a certain number of men to the profession of arms, and that the army and navy must be taken together. He could not Imagine any war on land requir ing such a large army. Great Interest Is taken In the question. The government's organs admit, as did Mr. Brodrlck himself, the possibility of modification of the government's plans. Winston Churchill will resume tomorrow an adjourned debate. It Li stated In the lobby of the House tonight that the Na tionalists will either support the govern- 1.2 0H COM PA" EXTRACT mm WOMAN'S CXOWNtNO GLORY fcMf tab. MGvr United. It aa to am to IM MeU caiar katir kMH at tatf b aaa asplkatfoa W da) iMwrUl Hair Riiefierator W THE STANDARD HJUX CObOftRtQ. It k n abMlaUir kimUw. Aav taatfa entfacad. Colo lV ft km ONE APPLICATION LASTS t .MONTHS. ttrnfli at jma aaa? uicnitnm. V ment or abstain front voting. In order not tq prejudice the government's Irish land bill. This will probably insure the defeat of the motion to censure Mr. Brodrlck. It Is even stated that there is some understanding between the govern ment and the Irish members by which the establishment of a Catholic university In Ireland will be conceded. Rumore have been In circulation during the last few days that Mr. Brodrlck will resign. In order to becomo successor to Lord Curzon as Viceroy" of India. It ap pears, however, that there Is no founda tion for these reports. The fenrs that the government might be defeated on the Brodrlck amendment in the House of Commons were made the most of early In the day by the bears, who apparently Influenced the sharp relapse which occurred on the stock exchange. WILL JOIX AMEIUCAX XAVV. I)l"Rrnrfil Anatrlnn Dnke Sajs He Will Become Officer. VIENNA Feb. a Duke Leopold, brother of the Crown Princess of Saxony, has telegraphed to his parents at Salz burg that he Intends to become an officer In the United States Navy. Germany nnd Brazil Friendly. NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-Brazlllan news papers, commenting on an article In refer ence to the relations between Germany and South America nnd printed in -New York, declares the Herald's Rio Janlero correspondent, say there Is no reason for alarm in Brazil, and that the Germans there form the most prosperous foreign colony. They have no cause to complain of the present situation. Baron de Rio Branco, Minister of For eign Affairs, said: "I visited Berlin and am able to state that th Emwrnp llnrit hf maintain cordial relations with Brazil, and wisn 10 losier tnese relations." Great Pnrnde at Alexandria. WASHINGTON. Feb. -Washington's Our Unloading Sale of PIANOS AND ORGANS IS ATTRACTING ATTENTION FROM FAR AND NEAR AND PEOPLE ARE NOT SLOW IN TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE MATCHLESS BARGAINS WE ARE OFFERING ON OUR OLD ES TABLISHED HIGH-GRADE PIANOS THINK OF SUCH PIANOS AS KNABE. EVERETT, STECK. HARDMAN. FISCH ER. LUDWIG, MASQN & H Ail LIN, KINGSBURY. CABLE. ILVMILTON, AND OTHERS. THAT HAVE ALL WON HIGH HONORS IN 'THE PIANO WORLD, SELLING FROM 1T3 UP, AT K. JS, tlO. tlS AND t PER MONTH. When we advertise a special cut price on pianos and organs, tho people realize It Is no scheme to attract trade. They have long since learned that we do not barter In the "thump-box" business by handling stenciled goods under various names that the purchasing public have no knowledge of. and that are made of soft wood, painted casts, with celluloid kc-ys and painted sharps, and the cheapest of cheap actions. Most people that buy pianos know very little of the construc tion nnd merits of a piano unless It be some special favorite, and that Is why the thump-box has found such a wide field. A pl.ino is one of the most essential things of. the home, and as we are giving our time, money and energy tq that business, our object is to raise the standard and give to our customers goods that are worthy the name. So when you buy a piano of us, you can rest assured it Is of a standard reputation. And can be thorough-, ly relied upon as to tone, quality and durability. This month, owing to reasons already stated, we started out to unload ten cars that had been delayed In ship ment, and by the way they are going there will be none left by the end of the month. There are only a few days left, so If rou want a cenulne ntnno snan vou Jiad better call soon. Second-hand organs ana o:a square pianos laxen in exenange as first payment, SECOXD-H WD PIAXOS. We are constantly taking In exchange second-hand pianos and organs that we put In first-class condition, and name a price on same that makes them sell rap Idly. It you want a good second-hand pianof enme In and we will fit you out with something that will answer every purpose for the present, ana later on we will take It back In exchange for a new one It you so desire. ALLEN & GILBERT RAMAKER CO. Snccemor to THE "WILEY B. ALLEX CO. 209-11 First St,, Portland, Or. a- y J MS JS S ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMES MADE TO ORDER. RAINY DAY SKIRTS AT $2.45 INSTEAD OF $3.50 A trade chance made us the owners of two hun dred of the well-known Number 868 Rainy Day Skirts for a great deal less money than we have ever owned them for Before. We have therefore made the price $2.45 INSTEAD OF S3.50 These Rainy Day Skirts are made of Melton in 7-gore flare styie . . . Latest seams . . . Stitched bottom . . . Colors are Oxford, Navy and Black. Quick Selling Will Rule Come Early SALE OF GOLD EM FLEECE SILK FLOSS CUSHION The Famous Genuine Golden Fleece Silk Floss Cushions are on sale today at the following attractive reduced prices: 16-inch. 18-Jnch. 20-Inch 22-Inch. 24-inch. 26-Inch. . Regular 30c Special 23c Regular 35c Special 26c Regular 50c Special 39c Regular 60c'. Special 49c .Regular 70c : Special 55c . Regular 80c Special 65c Sale of Rog'ers Bros. 1847 Al Plated ware This celebrated platedware on special sale today and tomorrow only . . Make a substantial saving by buying now. Tea Spoons Set of 6, Special $ .95 Dessert Spoons Set of 6, Special $1.69 Table Spoons Set of 6, Special $1.92 Dessert Forks Set of 6, Special $1.69 Table Forks Set of 6, Special $1.92 Dessert Knives Set of 6, Special $1.70 Medium Knives Set of 6, Special $1.75 Butter Knives ; Special $ .45 Sugar Shell Special $ .45 Cold-Meat Forks, Gilt Special $ .80 Pie Knife, Plain Special $1.10 Pie Knife, Gilt Special $1.35 Also Ladles, Berry Spoons, Coffee Spoons, Oyster Forks, Etc., All at Special Prices. ' AROUND TOE STORE New Pongee Silk Long Coats Silk Empire Jackets Black Silk Monte Carlo Jackets Black Silk Blouses . New Tallormada Suits New Spring Novelty Silks )New Black Colored Dress Goods New Fancy Hosiery, Etc. WEDDING And visiting card engravers W. G. SMITH & CO. Washington Building, Cor. Fourth and Washington Streets Men's ..IN THE.. CURE OF ... LEADING ... SPECIALISTS iseases CIRCUMCISION Skillfully and Painlessly PERFORMED Contracted Disorders, Acute or Chronic Under the. treatment pursued before Irrigations -were established, six weeks were considered the duration of an acute contracted disorder. If It proceeded beyond sdx weeks It was considered to have gone Into chronic condition. From statistics complied from cur practice In the past Ave years, covering over 6M0 cases, we can show that 90 per cent of our patients have recovered In It days or less. It Is. therefore, equally proper to hold that a case not entirely cured wHhln two weeks must be considered a chronic one, and- some complication has arisen for which the patient should see a specialist. Dr. Talcott & Co. 250 Alder St. birthday was quietly observed In this city. All the executive departments of the Gov ernment wero closed. Many patriotic or ganizations held exercises. There, was an elaborate patriotic demonstration at Alex, aqdria, Va., the features of which includ ed one of the most notable parades in the history of the city where Geoxge Wash ington was once a familiar figure. The city literally kept open house to' some thousands of visitors who came to witness tbo ceremonies.