Evening Star Newspaper, March 27, 1895, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1895-TWELVE PAGES. +. oe fit :. iS akake he Seay ake ik PRA SNe Thursday, March 28, ING OF HOUSE 1 THE CITY. LINE KEBOUX, LINN FAULK FROM OUR OWN WORK R00! TO COME. BUY THEIR MONEY WILL BUY. Our Cloak Dept. AN EXPOS THB NEW SP! oe AND WER MODES IN Outer Garments. of the richest and hion’s faver- the marked hie, genteel garments and the e tore sort. Silk Waists. Prices are secondary in considering ele- gant novelties, but ‘tis the policy of this store t them lower than you'd dure hope—For our opening, $12 Waists, $3 tae New styles—New All for ney are ping here at ost opportune ey're trimmed with Silk, Laces and Velvets, Some made of Dresden Silk with full fronts, boned throughout, soft collar and very full leg- o'-mutton sleeves.—Others, with wide lace over velvet trimmings.— waists, never desizned to s than from $6 to $12 each, will be offered as an =\Opening Souvenir, $3.98. Ladies’ & Misses’ Capes. 200 Cloth Capes, in Black, Blue, Brown nd Tan—all si to” 40—made of good quality Ladies” Cloth—excellent value Opening Souvenir, g8c. Embroidered Capes. One lot Embroidered Cloth Capes. aia quality : styles. select from. Cl at $4.00. Opening Souvenir, $1.98. $5 Capes, $2.98. 10 styles Lad and BMtssen: ‘Capes that sell for $4, $4.50, $ ain lace and cinbroid “ad ome s- sti cole Opening Souvenir, $2.98. __ Separate S te Skirts. acked our faith in the se §5 Skirts, ‘$2.48. will sell sold and $5.00. As an Opening Souvenir, $2.48 S10 All= wool Crepon Skirts, $4.98. We have just received fifty of thuse fa- mous Crepon Skirts,hairelcth lined th out—full five yards wi orgun-p back, in black and blue. Can not be duplt- cated in the city less than $10. Our price, Opening Souvenir, $4.98 $12 Satin Skirts, $7.50. One lot of Sctin Du kirte—Hned throughout—organ-ple back—full width ‘Taffeta Silk Skirts same as Sutin Skirt, Regular selling price $10 to § Opening Souvenir, $7.50. ocx. xs 3, Porfands . Se totabiatas ets ne ek xo xe, ri BARRERA Grand Friday, March 29, BEAUTIFUL GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT EXHIBIT Every Night, ] From 7 to 9, During Opening Days. Children’s Reefers. Children’s Reefers, in sizes 2 to 14 years, in Blue, Tan and Brown. Never worth less than $i.25—while they iast Opening Souvenir, 88c. 7 9, $5 Children’sReefers 2.50 Five styles Children's Reefers, plain and fancy trimmed—ail the latest effects—all colors—sizes 2 to 14 years. Regular $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 values. Opening Souvenir, $2.50. Muslin Underwear Dept. Doing things as they ought to be done fs n good business principle and ts the un- Bide here in your and OUR interests, Muslin Drawers. 100 dozen Ladies’ Muslin Drawers, with catubric rufiles,tine tucks above yoke bands. Regular price, 35¢, each. Opening Souvenir, 17¢. 87c. Gowns, soc. 100 dozen excellent quality — Muslin Mother Hubbard Gowns—three different -one with whole yoke of fine tucks “n rows of Hamburg tuserting with eambrie xtra rutile forming a round length.—Another with Ham- around a wide ruffle forming square Regular selling price Sic. Opening Souvenir, s59c. four-in y $1.25 Gowns, 87¢. One lot Handsome Gowns, Muslin, one style with yoke of serting and tine tucks with wide cambric ruffle d with wide torehon lace, i fog a round Another sty with whole yoke of tne ‘tucks finished with four embre red ruff ri i a square yoke. Regular selling pri $1. Opening Souvenir, 87c. Muslin Skirts. 25 dozen excellent quality Muslin SI —9-Inch cambrie ruffle—edged with wide lace. Regular price 6vc. 45C. Opening Souvenir, loc. Handkerchiefs, 3c. Ladies’ Hematitched Handkerchiefs, fan- cy and pile white borders, full size. and 0c. goods. Opening Sou Souvenir, 3c. Rarel SFE Sa SR exauxuuxKxicxxs Kime’ s Palace Spring Opening LLINERY AND WRAPS, Saturday, March 30. THE LADIES OF WASHINGTON AND THE PUBLIO GENERALLY ARB INVITED TO ATTEND OUR SPRING OPEN- HIGH-CLASS MILLINERY AND WRAPS—THE RICHEST EXHIBIT WE HAVE EVER } NERY DEPARTMENT NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION HERE. WE SHALL MAINTAIN—OF DISPLAYING THE L. WE HAVE THE REPUTATION — A REPUTATION RGEST AND MOST CHOICD ASSORT: THIS SEASON OUR SHOWING IS PARTICULARLY INVITING—HUNDREDS OF STY! TERN HATS FROM PARIS—THE EANDIWORK OF SUCH CELEBRITIES AS MME. VIROTS, MME. POUYAND ‘ER, PAUL VIROT AND BERTHE—BESIDES HUNDREDS MORE JUST AS OHARMING WE ARE PROUD OF OUR DISPLAY AND CORDIALLY INVITE ALL THE LADIES OUR ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT IS IN “GALA TRIM," PREPARATORY TO YOUR COMING. YOU NEED NOT LESS YOU WISH TO, BUT TO THOSE WHO COME WITH BUYING INTENT WE WILL ONLY SAY THAT WE . HAVE NEVER CROWDED THREE DAYS SO FULL OF EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS AS WE SHALL CROWD THESE. THEY WILL BE THREE DAYS RICH IN OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL WHO ARB SEEKING TO F EVERY ITEM HERE QUOTED IS A SOUVENIR OF AN EVENT THAT IS DES ONE OF THE BRIGHTEST IN THE HISTORY OF THE MILLINERY AND CLOAK TRADE OF WASHINGTON, All are Cordially Invited. Our Souvenir Prices. a Silk Ribbons, 4c. TRIN LaTest Sritine Opening Souvenir, 4c. 87c. WRAPPERS, 44¢ dozen Colored | ¥ -extra, for Sie. Lawn & Percale Wrap- Opening Souvenir, 88c. 98c. Satine Skirts, ¥ -black Sai ruffles around botiom—ull lengths, at Se. Opening Souvenir, 48c. 69c. Laundered Waists pi a lars, cuffs and froct T ular Opening Souvenir, 39¢ Children’s Gingham Dresses. . goods. aes Coats. Tere, rice $1.75 Corsets, 68c. famous C. in every shade $1.50 and $1.75 v choice during our opening days. Opening HOSIERY. 25¢. Ladies’ Hose, 10c. ‘The Ladies’ dorf dye—full regular made. Opening Souvenir, icc. NGS PALACE, E Leading Millinery and Cloak House S12 -814 7th St. and 715 Market uae NT SHOWN BY ANY ND TE pink tured et ver sold for 1 48. meat oe ae wore’: 2 my, = ee cer ADE. OUR MILLI- WHICH ISH PAT- 1B, CARO- (OST THAT ED TO BB SILK iN Ringo: "tot Winks, SHADES. ay length “and. widels—-alw pers. and Pereale Wrappers in with double fo g 48C ts with three full cheap tine PS m and Colored Cam- | rotchen and Mother H cutie over shoalders value » 1GC.| i B. Bf, lt Spirite Comets Souvenir, 68c. Fast Black Hose, Hert ieee, Ses eee sae Fee, fo se oe RI EE : A Great Gapartuniey! Our stove bas at last rented, and f it we must go ve soon, prior to i we offer to musical people one of the Panjos, only. Banjos, only rt? Banjos, onl; tate Mandolins, only Real $13 Bay, State Ly MN ASEM MAMAN AN ON MR MNT 75 PLATE GL Counters, $10 up. Thomson & Co., mb25-8w 521 ELEVENTH ST. i MN I io “Easter Favors, "pictures, ———making Special Shoes to order for from $5 to $10 is our great ‘‘hobby.”” We are making the same Shoes for these prices that your round-the-corner shoe= maker charges $8 to $15 for. Only a question of time before you'll drift into our Comfortable Shoe Par- lors and be measured. Then you'll be ‘‘foot-happy” for life. Fit guaranteed. ILSON, ‘Shoemaker for Tender Feet,” 929 F Street. mb25-86d Removal Sale Watches, Diamonds, Clocks, Silver Ware, &c., AT GREATLY REDUCED TAPPAN'S JEWELRY AND 0) O; ai-lms* I. Jay GOULL 421 Oth st. nw. 604 oth St. Will remove to 60% 9th st Me wb26-tu,th&siim mena: C. A. 614 12th St. One Gallon, 18c. Three Gallons, soc. Five Gallons, 75c. Telephone 140. Muddiman, Highest Grade. Best Quality. Prompt Delivery. NRE apasent IN Wie NEAR DUPON Oe ara SHOP, 2021 N st. (403-8m* Significant); Just take’ the one thing of Boys’ Flannel Sailor Suits.: " If you'll make a few comparisons ‘you'll soon see whose claims are facts and whiose are fancy. We’ve got over a hun- dred styles. That’s as many as most stores can show you of all de- scriptions. . We begin ours at $1 —because we can give quality at that price. Where do the others begin ?—at a dollar or two more. We run up as high as $9.75. We'd go to $10 or $12, as they do, if there was any need of it. But at $9.75 we can give you all the gocdness that’s to be had. Another thing—there isn’t any comparison to be made between the effects. Ours are nov= elties—every one of them. “Created exclus= ively for us. No, indeed —- we’re never sufferers by your most critical investiga- tion. Gainers rather. Tomorrow is likely to de the last of these Combination Sui When you're look at There are eck cmaiee ‘Saks’ Corner.” Penn, ave. i and Hl Tth street. } qt Don’t Touch: It! Don’t spend a penny of your sayings for Furniture ér:‘Carpets— get these things of us —on Credit! .We'll sell them to. you at the samie prices asked by ||. the cash dealers— no notes—no_ imter easiest kind of weekly or monthly payments. pets made and laid free of cost— e for waste In matehing flu Plush or Halreloth Parlor Suites—choice, Suite, $13. urpet, SOc. per yard. d Svest cotton arp qualities, Solid Oak Extension $2.50. 40-pound Halr Ma S GROGAN’S MAMMOTH pout | “I TAKE Aser’s Pills for headache, pain in the stomach and bowels, for colds, sore throat, diarrhoea, costiveness and rheumatism, equal to the occasion every time. I use from four to five boxes a year, and that has been the amount sete et Soogoedendondentens and find them of my ‘doctoring’ for a number of years.”"—A. PEASE, Late County Judge, Sidney, Neb. AYER’S PILLS. HIGHEST HONORS AT WORLD'S Fair. 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Dodge’s livery stable, on Harrison street, in Anacostia, Death resulted from a pistol shot, the bullet passing through his heart. It is the old story of a disappointed lover, despondent, and caring not to live. The decéased came to Anacostia about three years ago, and after being engaged in driving one of the Anacostia cars, went into the business of horse dealing. He was a young man of exemplary habits, and un- til a,year ago had nothing to trouble his mind. About that time, however, he no- ticed for the first time a pretty brunette, petite in figure, and with large, expressive dark eyes, jet black eyebrows and curly black hair. The young lady’s acquaintance was sought, ard as she was the niece of Mr. J. F. Feddon, an Anacostia merchant and a friend of Ware's, it was not long be- fore the young people were well acquainted. The girl's name is Miss Cora Lane, and she is the daughter of Rev. William Lane, who is assistant pastor of the Methodist Church South cf West Lombard street, Baltimore. She is just eighteen years of age, and Ware was twenty-three. A bar to their courtship was found in the gerson of Mr. Isaac Lane, the uncle of Miss Lane, with whose family she lived, at 1008 M street southeast. Her uncle refused to allow her to have company, and Ware was compelled to meet her clandestinely. Correspondence was carried on through the medium of a little colored boy, a protege of Ware's. In every instance the letters to Miss Lane were addressed to “No. 25." The uncle and aunt soon discovered the state of affairs, however, and refused to allow her to see Ware. It was at this time that he pro- posed marriage. Miss Lane communicated with her father, and her reply was a set back to young Ware. Born of Catholic parents, reared a Catholic,and imbued with Catholic ideas, Ware was suddenly con- fronted with a condition, viz., that he leave his church and become a Methodist. Miss Lane’s father could not consen: to her mar- rying a Catholic, she would not disobey him, and Ware said he would be true about it, the Catholic ideas were some- thing that, try as he might, could not be changed. For a short time there was lit- tle change in the condition of matters, Ware still meeting her, renewing his vows and pressing his suit. On more than one oceasion he threatened to commit suicide because of her refusal, but was persuaded not to do it. : The Girl's Story. A Star representative saw Miss Lane at her home on M street yesterday afternoon, a short time after the suicide, and she re- lated the story of tne whole affair, corrob- orating the above facts. She stated fur- ther: “He met me in Anacostia this after- neon, and came’ over on the car with me and walked to the gate. He renewed his proposition, which I was compelled to treat as before. He threatened to commit suicide end I endeavored to persuade him not to. On ancther occasion he had said he would do so, but my aunt, who saw him at the door, reminded him of his mother, father and family, and kept him from the act.” Leaving Miss Lane, Ware yesterday re- turned to Anacostia, and at the livery sta- ble of Mr. Dodge saw George Green, his little colorgi boy. He told George to re- main around the stable, as he might have something for him to take over in the city. Entering the office of the stable he sat dcewn and comenced writing. The note finished, he suddenly thrust it in a stove which contained no fire. It read: “Mr. Dodge: I have given George my key to my trunk and he will give it-to you, and I den’t want you to give it to no one but my mother, and tell her that my letters in my trunks for not to let no one see them.” In the office were Herbert Martin, a white boy and Ed. Ferguson, a colored boy. Tak- ing a pistol from his pocket, Hunter Ware pointed it to his head and said he was go- ing to shoot. “For God's sake, don’t,” said Martin, and for the moment the question turned) upon the pistol, which was a thirty-two caliber, with six chambers. Apparently changing his mind, Ware next put the pistol to his side. A report, a puff of smoke, and Ware fell forward on_ his face. Dr. H. V. Pyles and Dr. James Wat- son responded to a call. Dr. Pyles arrived in time to discover the clothing still on fire from the dlaze of the pistol. After six or seven gasps the young horse trader was dead. The shooting spread through the vil- lage, and when it was known that it was Hunter Ware, a messenger was immediate- ly dispatched te the home of John Ware, father of the deceased, who resides in Prince George's county. Rusiness Reverses. Coroner Hammet was summoned, and, after viewing the body, and hearing the statement of the witnesses, decided death to be suicidal, and gave a certificate ac- cordingly. The remains were turned over to Sanderson & Scott, who will have charge of the funeral arrangements. Ac- quaintances of Ware told of reverses in his business. Not over a week ago a valuable horse of his died, and recently a more vali able one went lame. Inquiry at the board- ing house of Mr. Sears, where Ware lived, showed that on two former occasions he had endeavored to commit suicide. Sunday before last one attempt was made, but Sears prevented him by securing the pistol. Lest Sunday he again attempted to end his life, but was prevented in the same way. The father of the deceased is weil known in Prince George’s county, and is a promi- rent republican of the Oxon Hill district. Arrangements for the funeral of the de- ceased have been made. It will take place from the office of Sanderson & Scott, on Monroe street, Anacostia. This is because of the rule of the Catholic Church prohibit- ing services at the church, and there will be no service, owing to similar doctrines. The funeral procession will leave Anacostia at 2 o'clock, and interment will be in Con- gressional cemetery. oe ee, The School of Applied Ethics. The attitude of the Catholic Church on the labor question was the subject of a lecture delivered yesterday afternoon at the Columbian University in the course given under the auspices of the School of Applied Ethics. Dr. O'Gorman of the Cath- olic Church presided, and in a short ad- dress introduced the speaker of the after- noon, John Graham Brooks. He spoke of the attitude which the church had taken and its declaration of the necessity of state interference to adjust the relations of labor and society. He also referred to the recognition by the church of the jus- tice and right of labor unions as necessary factors in the struggle for TAUEERRISAES of labor. Yesterday afternoon in the Police Court, after The Star’s report closed, in the case of Allocious Thorn, the resident of Twining City charged with slapping Selden M. Ely, principal of the Van Buren public school annex, in Anacostia, several witnesses were examined, and the defendant told his side of the story. He claimed that he used the violence charged because the school teacher advanced toward him and he imagined he was going to strike him. Judge Miller’s charge was very brief, and when the jury retired it was expected that a verdict would be reached in a few minutes, but such was not the case. The jurymen reported that they were unable to agrce upon a verdict and asked for further instructions concern- ing the incident between the school teacher and the defendant's little brother before the final meeting and alleged assault. Judge Miller told them that had nothin; to do with the assault, except so far as {i} went to show the relation between the par- tles. A few minutes later a verdict of guilty was returned, and Lawyer Ralston gave notice of a motion in arrest of judgment and for a new trial. During the trial of the case it transpired that one of the principal witnesses for the rosecution was @ son of one of the oh en, and this will be used in an effort to get & new trial. ————— Four Years the Sentence. Judge McComas sentenced Edwin C. Tre- maine, cee fu Criminal Court No. 1 peasy of larceny from the person, to four in the Albany penitentiary. ' SIGELY CHILDREN thrive and grow fat on Scott’s Emulsion of Cod- liver Oil and Hypophos- ete when all other food ails to nourish them. It is the easy fat food for infants and children. Many children have been kept alive on it for days by rubbing it on their bodies and absorbing it in this way. It is not a new remedy, but its great’ nourishing powers are continually coming to light. The Hy- pophosphites add to the value of the Oil. Don't be persuaded to it ihstitute Scott & Bowno, N.Y. All Drugiste, S0e, and $e = POLICE COURT AFFAIRS. Only a Baker’s Dozen and No Women Prisoners. There was a “baker's dozen” in Judge Kimball's procession this morning, and not a single female. In the line was a very small colored boy, whose neat appearance and size attracted attention and excited some sympathy. Lawyer Martin, who saw the boy, was charitable enough to make an effort in his behalf, and he asked the court for permission to look after the little one. “Have you been asked by any of his friends to see him?” Judge Kimball asked. “No, sir,” the lawyer answered. “My conscience asked me to look after him.’ Judge Kimball declined to allow him to interview the boy unless he had been em- ployed, as it would be a violation of the rules. The boy’s case was called later, and he Was represented by counsel, so that he did not suffer for want of a lawyer. James Powell was given a hearing on a charge of suspicion, and was acquitted. Policeman Joyce complained against three colored boys, Walter Carter, Eugene Ross and Henry Mann, who were engaged in a game of crap ina private inclosure near Alexander alley. “These boys have organized a crap club,” said the officer, “and yesterday I saw them on this lot, with their heads together, en- gaged in a game.” The officer did not say whether or not the club had been regularly incorporated, but it was stated that it had not, and therefc its members could not avail themse! of this defense. Shooting Crap. Ross and Carter denied the charge and told the court of the number of other games they had played. “I was there,” said Mann, “What were you doing?” “Shooting crap.” “How old are you?” 'welve years.” “Well, you are a truthful boy, if you do shoot crap,” the court told him, “and I am going to give you the benefit of it.” The judge warned him that he was be- ginning too young and that if he did not stop it he would get in serious trouble. “I will take your personal bonds this time,” said the court, “ard your coi panions are each fined $10 or thirty days. Jerry Fitzsinger, a German, was in the procession as a vagrant,.and he told the court of how he had journeyed from one end of the United States to the other as a boy would tell of a short trip on a street car. Two nights ago he came here, and has been seen sleeping about engines in the railroad yard. “Last night,” sald the witness, “I warned him to keep away, but he refused to go, and I arrested him. “If I let you go,” said the judge, “will you leave the city?” “Yes, sir.” “When?” “Right away.” The man hesitated, and then said: like to see somebody before I go. “Whom do you want to see?” eWell, I would like to see the President.” “For wrat?” “To get a piece of money, and also to get @ job out of the town.” Judge Kimball told the man he could not see the President, and upon a promise to leave the judge released him. John Busey plead guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct and was fined the usual amount. Lawyer William P. Lasselle was drunk again last night and was found lying on the sidewalk in a helpless condition. “Won't your honor give me a chance this time?” asked the prisoner. “I have an im- portant case to attend to in the other court, and if you let me go I'll report every “But upposed you would make that ex- said the judge, “as you usually make it.” The judge trusted him once more and re- leased him on his personal bonds to appear for sentence. —_—.__ EARLY TRIAL ASKED. Motions Today in the Sugar Trust Witnesses Proceedings. . A formal motion was filed today in Crim- inal Court No. 2 by Mr. Nathaniel Wilson of counsel for H. O. Havemeyer and John E. Searles, under indictment for refusing to answer certain questions propounded by the Senate committee which investigated the sugar trust scandal, declaring that Mr. Havemeyer and Mr. Searles are ready for trial, and asking the court to fix a day for the trial, not later than April 15. District Attorney Birney opposed the mo- tion on the ground that it will be impos- sible for him to try the case before the middle of next month. It was decided that no action should be taken in regard to the matter today, but that Mr. Wilson and Mr. Birney shall con- fer and, if possible, fix upon a date for beginning the trial. If agreement is found to be impossible, the attorneys are to ap- pear in court on Wednesday next, submit arguments, and have Judge Cole dispose of the matter. It is understood that Mr. Birney intends to take the cases in the following order, trying the cases of the three brokers— Chapman, McCartney and Seymour—first; then the newspaper correspondents—Ed- wards and Shriver—and last trying the sugar trust officials, Messrs. Havemeyer and Searles. If a date cannot be agreed upon within this next week and the court sets a date for the Havemeyer trial, Judge Dittenhoefer, the coungel for the news- paper correspondents, will make a motion to set a date for the trial of these cases. ——.—__ Along the Wharves. The people at the fish wharf this fore- noon told a reporter for The Star that “fish were right smart” and that “fishing was looking up.” Quite a number of craft came up today from Porgies’ Point, Rag- ged Point, Windmill Point, Sandy Point, Occoquan bay, Freestone Point and other fishing grounds of the Potomac, bringing rich freights of herring, with some shad, crocus, spots, cat, etc. Herring brought $7 per thousand, and shad ranged from $23 to $30 per thousand. ‘The oyster traffic is lamentably dull. They are selling at from 35 to 65 cents per bushel, and sales are small and slow. Sev- eral cargoes of very fine oysters from Pokomoke sound are at the dock with ap- parently light demand. ——— Officers Elected. Concordia Division, No. 5, U. R. of K. P., at its regular meeting last night elected officers as follows: Captain, H. J. Laubach; first lieutenant, George H. Bakersmith; second lieutenant, Charles H. Martyn; re- order, Fred. Welker; treasurer, Fred. W. Seebode; guard, Fred. Dietz, jr.; sentinel, Chris. Schellhorn. Five applications for membership were received and acted upon, a Partition of Property. Maggie Gallagher today filed a bill in equity against Catherine Fairfax and George Fairfax for a partition of prop- erty known as lot 27, square 616. ——>—_ Last night about 8:30 o'clock a vacan’ house belonging to Aaron Bradshaw, 15th and C streets southeast, was slig! damaged by fire. The cause of the fire not known.