Evening Star Newspaper, February 28, 1895, Page 8

OP 2O4e4e Nothing is slighted. : --At-= PERRY’S. THs is a great store for little things. Trifles--bits of finery and convenience are gathered on to our counters with the care of the more important wardrobery. If we sell a pin it is the best pin for the money, as surely and truly as our Silk is the richest--our Dress Goods the finest. One principle guides all--one motto rules all-- othe very best for the very least. Dress Trimmings. Seeing rors, Hes taxe! (toe, e=a —25e. each. If you know just where to lay your hands Primrose Pins—Se. a paper. Queen's Own Pins—7c. @ on the latest and best Trimmings you are saved a lot of worry and misgiving. What 1 here is right—the very newest. Maybe you can catch an inspiration from the variety: paper. Hooks and Eyes—Black and White—te. a paper. 80-yard pleces Cotton Tape— Black, White, Gray and Red— 10e. Cut Steel Dress Buckles—22c., Be., 80c., 83e. and B5e. each. Cut Jet Dress Buckles—10c., 15c., 18¢., 25c., 85¢., 45c. and B0e. each. Leather Goods. Narrow Jet Edges—t0c., 12%4¢., 18c. and 25c. a yard. ‘arrow Jet Bands—25c., 45e., GOe. and Ge. a yard. Jet Bands—1 to 2% inches wide—T5e., Se., We. $1 to $2.50 a yard. Jet Passementerles—25e., 35¢., 4 85c., B0ec., 75e. to $7.50 a yard. Wonder if we ore telling you any news Mourning Jet ‘Passementeries— when we mention these Leather conven- I5e., 18¢., 25¢., 45c. to $3.65 bsg fences as a part of our supplying power? You won't need any expert’s judgment. ‘Things are named right—and priced right here. a yard. Narrow Colored Bead Edging— Be., 18e. and 25e. a yard. 1 to 11 inches wide +, 85c., $1.15 to $6.50 Traveling Satchels, in Alli- gator, Mauve and Brown Grain— $1.40 to $5.25. Shopping Bags—50c. to $1.15. Chatelaine Bags—25c, to $5.25. Purses and Pocket Books— leather Mned—50c. Lizard, Seal and Alligator Purses—25e, Children’s Purses, in seal and alligator—Se. and 18e. Car Ticket Cases—10c., 15¢. a yard. Jet Fouraglers, for waist trim- ming—50e., $1, $1.45 to $2.75 each. Fouragiers—Jet and colored bead combinations—$1.25 each. Jet Yokes—$4.75 each. Black Ostrich Feather Boas— 36 and 45 inches long—$8.50 and $12.50, Black Ostrich Feather Collar- ettes—20 inches long—$3.65, $4 and 25e. and $4.65. Card Cases and Wallets—50c. Notions. basher ‘A little lst of little things that you may be in need of. Let them serve as a reminder. Look your “private stock’? over. If there 1s a need—add It to your shopping list. Black and Blonde Horn Bones —T, 8 and 9-inch—Se. a dozen. Full Silk Stitehed Whalebone Toilet Delicacies. More suggestions of how to get the greatest satisfaction at ‘the least outlay. We just want to be thoroughly known. There is more under this roof than per- haps you know of. Celluloid Tortoise Shell, Horn and Casing—Black, White, Gray, Rubber Combs—t0c. to 45c. Tan, Pink and Blue—10c. aptece. Physicians’ and Surgeons’ Soap—10c. Toilet Pinbooks (assorted @ cake—3 for 25e. sizes)—Sic. each. Original Buttermilk Soap—t0c. a cake 8 for 25c. Genuine Imported Castile Soap—10c. @ cake—8 for 25¢, 4711 Glycerine Soap, scented with White Rose—iic. a cake. — Cream Soap—Se. a cake—6 for Best Tooth Brushes—10e. to 35c. Hand Sernbs—Se. and 10c. Hair Brushes—i9e. to $2. Chesebrough Vaseline—Se. a bottle. Chamois Skins—5e. to 55c. each. PERRY’S, “Ninth and the Avenue.” Turner's Best English Pin- books—Black and White—e. each. Patt! Hair Crimpers—tc. box. Tayler’s Invisible Hair Pins— Se. a box. Linen Finished Thread—Black and White—2c. a spool. Curling Irons—9c. each. Curling Iron Heaters lamps)—I5e, each, (for Established 1810, ‘Telephone 995. LE LO-SHPH-OH SOCIO COO O09 o-9. Fe t : ) ) 7 | 7 : > | Seeeteetetetetetetectecteteeeetetntteteteeeeny | Sgn aaa S A Novel Shoe Ad. It fs almost a novelty to see a Shoe advertisement that does not announce “REDUCED PRICES.”* Our Spring Shoes havo come and are pouring Into our houses by the thousands of pairs a day. We're proud of our new lincs—and want you to see them. No such Shoes as these have ever been sold even at “Reduced Prices’ at our present prices, nether here mor anywhere else in the U. 8. o—__________________» | “Ir it's Furgiture, we have it.” | —— i? ‘You're Never *Too Well Supplied :With Bed Clothing —so well supplied that you can afford to let a good chance to replenish your stock slip by. —You'll not let the present chance pass you unnoticed if you're in- terested in the welfare of your pocket book. —Blankets, Comforts and Spreads are too plentiful—stock reducing must take place immediately. —Here are the prices that'll do the work: ‘Comforts. All well quilted and filled with cotton —covered in many kinds of covering. $3.00 Quality for = $1.75% 7$3.50 Quality for = $2.25: £§4.00 Quality for = $2.90: ‘Blankets. Full 10-4, size—good Blankets—remark- able at the prices. *$2.50 Quality for = $1.65: HTT Our New $2.50 Shoes. Ladles"Feather- weight| Men's Hand-welt $$3.50 Quality for - $2.45; otic eee xt '$5.00 Quality for = $3.353 aaa | sana Aran iS d Ss. Made, “on elegant, exible, oak tanned pres Pies in all, the latest Crochet Spreads in 3 grades—all 10-4 size. :$1.00 Quality for = = 79¢.: +$1.50 Quality for = = 98c. $1.75 Quality for = $1.19 HEAVY MARSEILLES SPREADS, 10-4 $4.50 Quality for = $2.90: CO FURNITURE BARGAINS are not lacking. Lots of “special” prices now here. Credit if You Want It. None such Shoes were ever before sold as low as $3.00 even. Wm. Hahn & Co.'s RELIABLE SHOE HOUSES, 980 and 932 7th st. 1914 and 1916 Pa. ave. 231 Pa. ave. s.e. SET EAO RESTO TOT ETOOOOE: Soadoadwesvesedoatoesvege eeedeeZongongmetoeseeseontonteesee sea toefontenseeteeteatont The Julius Lansburgh Furniture. and Carpet Co., It Saeebe Sede eoadeedeatonznese ute etestoateasonse oateeteateateeteateeseoteaseegenteeseotoarbagease goagrennegeasregesarnageegnegnegeeg? TPP IPHTSTS OTST OTS POH OOo eereorerrerererores ‘Goes to the Head —an Auerbach Hat—new spring styles, prices not out of sight, elther. “John B. Stetson Special”—always on top—gen- tlemen wear them—we're the agent. A Ine of headwear worth looking at—and buying. JOSEPH AUERBACH, Special Agent for John B. Stetson & Co., Phila. 1 623 Penna. Ave. English Watches. 2 fe21-3m2e maker, W5 F st. nw. | seeeeeecescescssccccecooes “THE RINK,” New York Avenue é gbet. 13th and 14th Sts} ney for the Celebrated Cs a as a i Pwrryrrrrr ie eee Coe eerereseresesevree? KING'S PALACE. Beating Price Records. To wind up the oe the most phenomenal offer- ings ever presented to the people of Washington. Never weary of well doing—not a moment passes that all the powers of our house are not bent on bringing out some new underselling event. Some fresh thun- derboit out of our plethoric bargain sky to terrify the other traders, and to gladden the hearts of the people. Kid Gloves. One lot of kid gloves, all desirable shades, slightly soiled from handling; 4-button lengths, Mousquetaires and Foster hooks, that sold from 75e. to $1.25. To close, only ‘These gloves will not be tried on or ex- Igc. changed. — $1.25 Kid Gloves, 69c. One lot of kid gloves, all the popular shades in black and self-stitching, large “pearl? buttons and Foster hooks, that sold for $1.00 and $1.25. Close at.......- Ladies’ Aprons. India Lawn Aprons, wide hem,tucks above, slightly solled, that sold for 19¢. and Close at .. Embroideries. All over embroidery lengths, in handsome patterns, suitable for Children’s and Ladies’ dresses, that scld for 50c. and 75c. Tos C. tedone fat: ofa Lea cess aha yacsucceses Hees 5c. Embroidery Edges in’ pretty patterns, 1 and 2 inches wide, sold for Sc., 6c. and Tc. 2c. Close at <é & Children’s Department. embroidered ends, that sold To A few odds and ends in C Jean Corded Waists, slightly soiled, with 5c. close ae and Punts that sold cont pt close 69c. gc. patent buttons; for children; sold for 25c. Close at ridiculous price of.............+ A few odd pairs of Muslin Drawers, wide hem and Sige exelent cotton, that sold 8 for 15e. and Ic. ‘To close at-ce..-+s.++0 Ce 5c. patterns, plait front al bac Sold for 25e.” "To close : "12%c. Lonsdale Cambrie Skirts for Children, 1 to 4 years, wide hem, tucks above; sold for Be. 15¢. One lot of Gitiarents White p Tawn Ties, for 25c. and 39e. To close at. Clearing . Sale ODDS AND ENDS. The Day of Reckoning Has Come, Greatest Corset Sale of the , Age. To close out our entire stock of the cele- brated B.” Corsets. Pull boned. per- fect-fitting. AN the $1.00, $1 $1.75 Corsets in gray, black, and light blue. ‘To close. Odds and ends in Co: makes. Broken sizes, slightly, soiled, that sold for 50c., 75e. and 87c. To close... *25c. Muslin Underwear. 35c. Drawers, 19c. Those handsome Drawers in two styles, that sold at our sales for 35c. and 9c., with 3-inch cambric rufiles, edged with em- broidery, with fine tucks;" also some with S-inch embroidered ruffle.” We will close at IQC. $1.25 Gowns, 49c. Handsome Gowns, slightly solled, that are bargains at $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50, Excellent cotton, whole’ yokes of Hamburg embroidery, others surplice with fine tacks and eee sailor collars, high pete To close.. 4ic. Gowns, Isc. Ladies’ Short Gown, lace trimmed, but- tons and buttonholes, that sold for 4lc. Only a few left. To close at. oc. Chemises, 16c. One 2 of Ladies’ Chemises, with whole yoke of fine embroidery, Torchon lace trim- med around ck and sleeves; sol 39c. 16¢c. *.49C. 1§c. Satin Skirts. $12.00 Satin Duchesse Skirt........-- Very fine quality Satin Duchess Skirts, organ-pleat backs, full 414 yards wide, ircloth Mned ae Actual $ 8 worth, $12.00. 7-98! Q 15e, Violets, 8c. per bunch. $5 Skirts for $2.98. Ladies’ Lined Skirts, serge and plain cloths, in blacks and bl Regular value,’ $5.00. Only ee or $2.98 $10 Crepon Skirt, $4.98. Genuine CREPON Cloth Skirts,organ pleat at back, haircloth lined through- out, full 4% yards wide, all sizes, all oats: - $4.98 RIBBONS. Wonderful Ribbon Values. So little a price for such big values has never before been quoted within the ken of the oldest inhabitant. 5,000 yards Ribbons, widths ranging from 1 to 4 inches, 9, 12, 16, 22 and 30, in satins, gros grains and moire, in all shades. Never worth less than 9C- Per a rice, 15e. cho! > yd. PHENOMENAL BARGAINS IN OUR Hosiery Department. Fast Black Hose for Children, derby ribbed, double heels and toes, that sold pee for 15e. ‘To close at.. 5c. Ladies’ Fast Black Boot Patt pink, red, lavender and old gold combination, fall regular made, slightly solled. Sold for 2c. and Close atc. .c2s2-c0ess0 Tadic” Fast’ Black Hose, Hermsdort dyes, full regular made, spliced heel and toes, that sold for 2c. ‘Close......++0+++0 Hdkf. Department. Gents’ Linen Totttal 1 Hemstitehed Hand- kerchiefs. Sold ft Children’s Colored = inorder Handker- ghiete, slightly crumpled. Sold for 8c. to 85e. yard. Your 8c. IIc. 7c. Handkerchiets Sold or is c. 5c. Colored, Card, Ruching, | lack, oan blue, White, red, Sold for Ge. ‘Close. 2c.yd. $5 Silk Waists, $3.89 One lot of Fancy Silk Waists, all the latest novelties, with very full leg-o’- mutton sleeves, changeables, checks, and stripes. Bought to sell for $5.00. ll clanseaiSreeee cee es $3.89 Children’s Coats. One lot of odds and ends in Children’s Goats, 1 to 4 years; some fancy cloths, eiderdowns and cashmeres, fur and braid trimmed—Coats that sold from $1.25 to $3.00. Will close at. 6gc. $1.25 Umbrellas for 79c. Gloria Silk Umbrellas, natural handles, 26 inc! Regular $1.25 value. Only . 79c.ea Merino Underwear. One lot of Ladies’ Jersey Ribbed Vests, fleece lined, in pewene and unbleached, high kk and k » Boe io: cloves * 17C. Notions Department. Clark's Mile-end Cotton. 20c. Hair Brushes. 8c. paper Pins... One lot of Dress Buttons, al kinds, all styles. for 25e. and Soe. At 5S. doz. KING’S PALACE, “Leading Millinery and Cloak House,” 812-814 Los St. and 715 Market Space. SALE OF Diamond RINGS. Our special reduction sale of Din- mond Rings has been eminently suc- cessful, No reason in the world for eee ° . . such reductions, except we have too * . . . eee eee eee eee eee eee eee large a stock of Bings for this season of the year—too much capital locked up! Every Diamond © In stock has been REDUCED *** To some extent—some more than * * * © © others. ee Handsome Solitaire . . . . eee Magnificent Mar- Rings, with extra | quise Ring, 26 fine heavy belcher set- stones, with colored ting. Real val- center. Worth $25) $5. tus wer 925 Exquisite Turquoise Rings, “surrounded by 15 fine diamonds, not “chips."* Ful worth $45. se $30 Handsome 5 - stone Hoop Rings, 6 bril- Eee Solitaire Rings, warranted per- | Mant Antwerp cut fect. Fully gems. Real fetta gis D1OO | Foine g70..... 950 R.Harris& Co., DIAMOND IMPORERS, Cor. 7th & D Sts. Lamplight Is Best Light Gilt Lamp, Onyx —Prettiest light, most cheer- ful light—the light for your parlor—the light for your sit- ting room—the light for Column, {7% aining room. 9 |_-rhat's telling you what you $ 2 know. Now to tell what you de 5. may or may not yet know— ———— that there are more lamps, All prettier lamps, finer lamps Gilt, [ere Baty otter house in town can show, They're Banquet | pric the most pleasingly. —An endless _varlety of Lamp, $1.50. Onyx Table,$4.75 From thai up. Polished brass frames— untarnishable. AND < SH EDD BRO., Heaters, Gas Fitters, Plumbers, 432 9th St. N.W. Wrought Iron, Gilt and Gilt and Onyx Lamps. SHADES and ONYX TABLES, too. it STOLL’S SHOE PALACE Is Still Offering Any Ladies’ Shoe In the House at $1.98. MEN'S, S248, 810 7th St. N. W. james ‘Your Grocery Bill, —— Will undoubtedly stand a cutting down. Cut it down. “Trade with us, We can underquote the ‘market ‘On gro. ceries—and at the same time guar- antee everything tatisfactory or money refunded. ‘CY N. O. MOLASSES, per gal ANCY TABLB SYRUP, per gal. 10 Ibs. N. Y. or Country 8 LBS. STRICTLY PURE LARD Sugar-cured Hams....11c. Shoulders. | ' ‘GEO. O'HARE, “=. Wholesale and Retall Groceries. H and H. Try it once, and you will always use it. It cleans silks, laces and the finest fabrics with- out injury. Removes grease and paint. Is unequaled for the bath and s&gpopoo, Ask your grocer for it. | ja23-2m* 5. Kann, Sons & Co, STH MARKET SPACE, OUR GREAT REBUILDING SALE A WEEK'S ACCUMULATION OF ODDS AND ENDS WILL BE THE CENTER OF ATTRACTION FOR FRIDAY. Odds and Ends in Men’s Underwear. Shirts and Drawers that sold at 50, 75c. and $1.00, YOUR CHOICE, 266. One lot of Men’s Fine Night Robes, all sizes, slightly soiled, that sold at 50, 69 and 75¢. , YOUR CHOICE, 356. 6-inch-=wide All-silk Satin and Gros Grain and Satin and Moire Ribbon, that sold at 49c. a yard, YOUR CHOICE, 196. Sewing Silk Net and Lace Veiling, in all colors. Sold at 9c. 56. A YARD. Cream Worsted Inserting for Children’s Dresses. : ¥Y inch wide, 5c.; 1-inch, 6c.; 14-inch, 8c.; 2=inch, Toc. Remnants of Dressmak-= ers’ Cambric, 2x6, A YARD. loc., 1244. and 15¢. Quai= ity Silesia and Percalines, in light er §46. White, Fite and Gray Leno Remnants, Fancy and Plain Silk= aline Remnants, 63,6. Coin Spot and Small Polka Spot Swiss for Cur- tains, was 25¢., REMNANT PRIGE, 1246 Odd sizes Children’s Fine French Gingham Dresses, REMNANT PRICE, 69C. Odd sizes Children’s Fine Gingham, Lawn and Dim-=- ity Dresses, high neck and guimp. REMNANT PRICE, 98C. Silk Remnants of all kinds, plain China, Surah, Silk Crepes and Wash Silks, from 1 to 5-yd. lengths, 186. Silk Remnants of all kinds, Printed Indias, Corded Wash Silks and Colored Satins, from 1 to 5-yd. lengths, 266. Silk Remnants of all kinds, Fancy Novelties, Satin Rhadame, Plain In- dias, Wash Pongees, 1 to 3-yd. lengths, 3856, Silk Remnants of all kinds, including some of our finest imported Silk Novelties in Black and Col- 10-4 Unbleached Lock= wood Sheets, deep hem, the best value ever offered, REMNANT PRICE, 39C. 9=4 Bleached Lockwood Sheets, deep hem, the best value of the day, REMNANT PRICE, 396. S. KANN, SONS & GO., Sth and Market Space it ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. For Throat And Lung Troubles, Take YER’S Cherry Pectoral Received Highest Awards At World’s Fair. WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK FOR AYER’S PILLS. IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH BE SURB and use that old and well-tried zemedy, Mrs. Winslow's en ee for ent children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gum, alla: in, cures wind a remedy larrboea. 25 cents a sel0-1y HARSH PURGATIVE REMEDIES ARE FAST GIV- ing way to the gentle action and mild effects of Carter's Little Liver Pills. If you try them they will certainly please you. Assignees’ Sale OF CRAIG & HARDING, 13th & F Sts.N. W. We must close out balance of this stock and have put prices in some cases way below cost in order to do so. The different depart- ments are getting de- pleted very much, as they naturally would, from such reductions as are being made. Be- low we quote a few specials, culled out for the next few days: 136—Solid Quar. Oak Folding Bed, 18x40 French bevel mirror, richly carved, polish finish. From $63.50 to $40. 134—Solid Quartered Oak Folding Bed, 20x48, French bevel plate mirror, richly carved, polish finish. From $72 to $48. @—Curly Birch Wardrobe, with 24x50 French bevel plate mirror, large drawer, handsomely carved, polish finish, cast brass trimmings. From $68.50 to $48. 44—Bird’s-eye Maple Wardrobe, with 24x54 French bevel plate mirror, large drawer, hand- somely carved, polish finish, cast brass trimmings. From $81.50 to $50. 208—Solid Ogk Hall Rack, bevel mirror, 4 oxi- dized books. From $7.25 to $5.00. 832—Solid Quartered Oak Hall Rack, 24x30 French bevel mirror, umbrella stand combined, double brass hooks. From $28.00 to $19.00. 475—Solid Oak Hall Rack, 24x30 French bevel mirror, 4 double oxidized hooks. From $80.00 to $15.00. 400—Large Arm Chair, covered in blue or brown corduroy, combination couch. From $22 to $14.50. 1874—P. V. Dressing Table, French bevel mir- Tor, fluted legs, polish finish. From $28.50 to $18. 1397—Birch Dressing Table, shaped French plate mirror, cast brass candelabra on each side, French legs, polish finish. From $34.50 to $20.00. 1766—Solid Quartered Oak Library Table; size of top, 4 ft. 8 in. by 2 ft. 10 in.; drawers and closets, opens from both sides, richly carved, polish finish. From $80.00 to $50.00. 421—Solid Quartered Oak Library Table, hand- somely carved, French legs, with claw feet; polish finish, cast brass trimmings. From $50 to $34. 4—Window Seat, covered in muslin, tufted top, spring edge, inside lined. From $12.00 to $8.00. Box, covered in muslin. Size 18x30. From $7.50 to $5.00. 896—Solid Quartered Oak 7-foot Desk of the famous Cutler make, pigeon holes of solid cherry, 4 large drawers on each side, 18 inches wide and 88 inches deep; portable waste paper basket un- derneath, complete letter file, raised panels. One of the handsomest desks in the city. From $140 to $110. Handsome 65-plece Cherry-frame Parlor Suite, covered in all-silk brocatelle, spring. edges. Was $60.00. Now $42.50. Another Suite, in same covers, but larger -pleces and heavier. Was $05.00. Now $45.00. 8 patterns Couches, covered in corduroys, differ- ent colors, spring edges and fringed. Were $16.00 each. Reduced, to close out, to $11.50. Woodard & Littlefield, ASSIGNEES FOR Craig & Harding, 13th and F Sts. N. W. Gas Ranges —save money, time and worry. Now 4s the season of the year when you need a Gas Cooking” Range when it is too cool without any heat and yet too hot for a fire in the coal Tange. ‘The beauty of these Gas ing Ranges is that you can have heat turned on or off in an instant. Here are the prices. Little enough, considering the comfort obtained: We set them up free: 2-burner Gas Cooking Range, $13. 8-burner Gas Cooking Range, $18. ‘burner Gas Cooking Range, $22. Gas Appliance Exchange, 1428 New York Ave. 128-280 G ray Hair A. thing of the past when Nattans Crystal Dis- 38. itively rot a dye. Stops the hair from falling Bat, arrests dandruff and takes the nicest dressing for’ the hair one can use. ae olson. No ment. No stains. Price, rial size, KCLB PHARMACY, SoLE* ‘i ENTS, 438, ett ST. N.W. Ja2e-tt Ladies never have any dyspepsia after a wine glass of Dr. Sicgert’s Angostura Bitters. THE ACQUISITION OF CUBA Senator Sherman Does Not Favor That or the Purchase of the Island. He Thinks the Population Undesire able—Does Not Regard the Present Rebellion of Serious Import. The recent reports of a revolution in ~ Cuba have revived interest in the question that has for many years been a ripe sub- Ject for debate, the annexation or acqui- sition of that island by the United States. In the old days of filibustering expeditions this question was nearly always in the public mind in some form or another, but of late years it has slumbered in obscurity, for other and weightier matters have taken its place. Occasionally, as during the last session of Congress, some one in one or the other branch of Congress offers a reso- lution or a bill looking to the addition of Cuba to the territory of this country, but the measure or proposition attracts ttle or no attention, and it goes to swell the dockets of this unquestionably interesting phase of the-national history. Years ago when the Cuban revolutionists were struggling for freedom Senator Sher- man was understood to favor a recognition of the revolutionary government by the United States, and he has recently been credited with favoring annexation of the island. Dees Not Favor Annexation. “I do not know,” said the Senator to a Star reporter this morning, “why it is said that I favor annexation or acquisition of this island. I have never favored such a move. In the first place I do not think that ft would be possible to annex the island without due course of international pro- ceedings. The thing would have to be done by acquisition, by purchase, and I have my doubts as to the willingness of Spain to part with this colony. Spain is a very sensitive nation, and particularly so in this connection. Cuba is her last remaining dependency of all the many colonies that she once own and she is very tenacious of her holdin: The island is doubtiess valuable to her in the production of reve- nue, though I doubt if it would be so to the United States. “Then, again, I do not regard the popu- lation of Cuba as at all desirable from our point of view. It is composed of a very inflammable element, dangerous and turbulent, ready and ripe at all times and inclined naturally to rebellion. The lower classes, the majority of the population, are ignorant and unworthy as a rule, hard to manage. I do not think they would lend anything to the credit of this country if they were brought into our system. “As to this affair, it seems to me to be only a sort of emeute, one of those period- ical uprisings that may be counted upon about so often, but which cannot amount to anything. I am not definitely formed as to the character or progress of this en- terprise of the insurgents, for I have not had the time to read what has been writ- ten and printed on the subject, but from the little I have heard, it seems to me to be a very small matter. There is, as I have said, an element in the population, a very large element, to be sure, but not in- fluential, ready at all times for an effort to overturn the established authority. The employing classes, as a rule, dé not coun- tenance these enterprises, but rather dis- courage them. A Bit of Personal Experience. “I had a bit of personal experience in Cuba that showed me how ready-for re- bellion the country is at all times, owing to the presence of a certain element of disturbers. These men are constantly try- ing to capture visitors and hold them for ransom. Perhaps there is more rumor about this than truth, but a party of Con- gressmen, including myself, had a little brush with them several years ago that showed how reckless they are. I recall that Senator Manderson was one of the party. We were being shown over the island, of course, with some consideration on the part of the authorities, and went through one of the largest sugar mills. Word of our program, it seems, got out among some of these bandit-like people, and it was afterward said that an effort was made to capture some of our party. The scheme failed, however, and the rough fellows who seemed to be managing it had a@ great row at the sugar house after we had left. There was a fight, because they had been disappointed, and one man, I re- member, was killed. The affair created quite a little disturbance at the time. It showed to me what a reckless people the island contains. “I do-not think there is now any serious idea on the part of anybody to annex or buy the island. The proposition used to be made in former years in the interests of pro-slavery, but that day has passed.” ——-—o+___ TESTING A NEW FLOOR. The Added Story on the Government Printing Office Will Hold Weight. An interesting test was made today of the new floor that has been placed in the additional sixth story recently added to the government printing office. As there has been a great deal of concern about the strength of the building occupied by the government presses and other machinery which subject the best construction possi- ble to great strain and almost unending vibration, the test excited considerable in- terest. There is also a tremendous weight to carry on almost any floor of the printing office, especially where paper is stored in any quantity. The néw floor is made of hollow terra cotta, fire-proof bricks, laid in cement in flat arches, the span of which is 4 feet 10% inches wide. These arches rest on steel H beams, which are bolted to girders that in turn are bolted on steel pil- lars. The beams are 12 feet long, so that each section of the floor arches are nearly 5 feet wide by 12 feet long. The test was made under the inspection of Colonel J. G. Wilson, superintendent of- buildings and grounds. The specifications called for a floor capable of supporting 500 pounds to the square foot. The test was made by constructing a box 5 feet by 4 feet and 5 feet high, in which was placed 12,283 pounds of sand by actual weight on the spot. An examination’of the floor under this weight, both above and below the arch, show no signs of any effect from the weight placed on it. The weight exceeded by about 200 pounds the requisite strength called for in the specifications, or about 10 pounds per square foot in excess of the requirements, and was regarded as satis- factory. There are 8,000 square feet in the entire floor. Se Died of Exposure. Inspector Hollinberger yesterday received word of the death, under sad circumstances, of a man named James J. Bell, in a house on Missouri avenue, where he and his wife had rooms. The report was made by Capt. J. T. Smith, who has befriended the man, and who said he would pay the funeral ex- penses rather than see the body buried in potter's field. It appears that Bell has been out of work since last fall and his wife mataged sto earn a few dollars, which bought provisions and fuel enough to pro- — tect them from the cold and starvation, but . their clothing was of such a character that it did not protect them from the cold winds and severe weather during the snow storm. When Congress made the charity appropriation Bell was one of the first to apply for work and he worked in the snow forfour days. Saturday the man was sick, but he managed to make his way to Louis- jana avenue and get the $4 he had earned. Returning hom he was obliged to go to bed. He was sick from the effects of exposure while at work on the streets and pneumonia soon developed. The patient became delir- jous and yesterday ts died. Undertaker Lee took charge of the body and the police sent word to the deceased’s sister, Miss Grace Bell, at 1710 Chestnut street, Phila- delphia. The dispatch was answered and the sister will arrive here today. ———_ An Overdue Schooner Arrives. The long over-due three-masted schooner 8.G. Hart was towed to anchorage at Bos- ton yesterday forenoon. The Hart sailed from’ Apalachicola, Fla., on January 29, with cypress, and was blown 800 miles off her course. Bishop Manogue Dead. Patrick Manogue, bishop of the diocese of Sacramento, died yesterday. Deceased was a priest in Virginia City when that aes was at the height of its glory. }