Evening Star Newspaper, May 19, 1896, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1896—-SIXTEEN PAGES. A JURY OBTAINED Witnesses Called in the Ford Mur- der Trial. CHALLENGES BY THE DEFENSE Testimony as to the Finding of the Girl. THE FATAL WEAPON The same strong, persistent pressure was brought to bear today upon Marshal Wil- son and his deputies for admission to the trial of Irving Ford, the negro who 80 uelly murdered Elsie Kreglo the 4th of this month, ‘and all manner of pleas were made by the crowd to obtain admission to the court room. The marshal remained firm, however, and, excepting the sixty ex- tra talesmen summoned to complete the jury, the crowd in the court room when Judge Cole directed the trial to proceed at 10 o'clock was even smaller than yester- day. Ford presented an even better appear- al than yesterday, his red flannel shirt being displaced by a laundered but collar- less white shirt. He was, too, much more composed, conversing now and then with Bailiff “Jim” Springman, who sat beside him. The self-confessed murderer evinced not a little interest {n the proceedings, but he still retained the ugly, desperate look which has been one of the strongest char- acteristics of the prisoner. ixamining Talesmen. Of the sixty extra talesmen drawn but fcrty-nine answered to their names when Clerk Smith called the list, Joseph Kiuh being the first man to be examined. He was excused for the time, as it appeared that he has not been naturalized. Benj. F. y. colored, the next one called, said ad formed an opinion, and also thought it morally wrong to inilict capital punisn- ment. He was, therefore, excused by the ccurt. Benj. Forrester was excused by the urt because he is a resident of Baltimore, though doing business here. John C. Gaither said that he had formed an opin- ion, but thought he could render a verdict en the evidence at the trial. He was de- clared competent, despite the objections cf counsel fcr fhe defense. Judge Cole also refused to allcw them to ask Mr. Gaither a hypothetical question as to what is meant by a reasonable doubt. ‘This question was allowed * explained Mr. Peter. “That may be," replied Judge Cole, “but > are trying this c under the law ap- re, and not by that in force in New Yerk. Mr. Gaither says he can ren- der a fair and Impartial verdict, irrespec- tive ef his former one, and is, therefore, compet in New hallenged Oliver L. White, colored. Jobn W. Covirgton declared he had formea ion, and took his seat when District Attorney Birney stated that he was satis- t e men in the box. The snsel were not, however, John C. Gaither. uel Wendell explained tnat while he had formed an opinion, it would not inter- fere with his verdict. uid wot the f. “i guilty i Mr. Deraldson. but I could de that the defendant ree your verdict?” Yes ide the case on the evidence,” explained Mr. Covington. “W nk he is incc mpetent, your hon- or,” seggezted Mr. Deraldson. “I hardly think so,” ruled court, “but nd aside. Leavey was declared competent, once challenged by the defense. Moore had formed no opinion seated. Mr. Birney stated that h s satisfied with the twelve men then in the box, but Wm. L. Holbrook was chal- lenged by the deferse. More Challenges. Lawrence Lovejoy having formed no cpinion and being otherwise qualified, took h at in the box, but remained there erly a moment, for after Mr. Birney had again expressed his satisfaction with the tweive men in the box, the deferse chal- el Mr. Levejey. James Nolan ad- that he had formed a strong opin- but believed that he could disregard opinion. He was, however, chal- he may 5 Albert ion, that legned by the defense. Market Master Caleb A. Rice was ex- cused by the court because he is also a special public officer. James Austin had formed an opinion, but explaining that it would not interfere with his verdict wag declared competent. Once again the district attorney ex- pressed his satisfaction with the twelve men then in the box, when the defense challengei James L. Turner, colored. F. Burns explained that his opinion was accepted, when Wn. was a strong one, James Austin was € d by the defense. . colored, thought it doubtful could overcome his formed was excused by the court. Clarke said he had formed a strong opinicn, but thought it would h his verdict. He was de- nt by the court, but was challenged by the defense. . Brooke stated formed opin- not influence his verdict, and took his seat in the box, when the defense allenged Wm. F. Burns. Philip H. Dart 3 excused by the court because he stated that he could not disregard his formed nion. Owen Owen was also excused by court upon his statement that the al- i confessions of the prisoner would in- his verdict. The court also ex- used George W. 1, because he is a 2 . The judge next ex- &. Meredith, colored, because his would influence his verdict. Julian W. Dean was uncertain as to what effect the newspaper accounts of the de- fendant’s conf-ssions would have upon his verdict, and was, therefore, excused by the court. Thomas Palmer, colored, said he could net disregard his opinion, whereupon TP. the court excused him. George A. Green said his opinion would not influence his verdict. “Have you ever expressed an opinion?” inquired Mr. Donal nm. Well, I have said that if the prisoner is guilty he should suffer the penalty,” r plied Mr. Gree “About every man has so expressed him- self,” remarked District Attorney Birney. Mr. Green was declared competent, but was challenged by the defense, when the court excused Edward N. Burns because he explained that he could not disregard his cpinion. ‘Thos. L. Shelton thought his opin- jon would not influence his verdict. “Wha: is meant by the presumption of innoc inquired Mr. Pete “Why, that a man is gonerally presumed to be innocent,” replied Mr. Shelton. “But has that rule any exceptions?” red Mr. Peter. in law, I belleve,” in- answered Mr. / you are a pretty good lawyer at remarked the court. let me test him a little further,” Mr. Peter. “What is meant by asonable doubt?" he That is a question of law,” interrupted the ict attorney. remarked Judge Cole, “and the question is an improper one. The defense then challenged Mr. Shelton for cause; and when the court overruted it, they chall ‘d him peremptorily. George E. Mattingly was excused by the court be- cause he is over sixty-five years of age. James H. Harlan was excused because of his opinion, and James F. Sembley was ac- ceptd, when the defense challenged Frank W. Dowling. Chas. F. Dietrich was de- clared competent, again filling the box. District Attorney Birney refused to exercise any of his remaining peremptory challenges, Stating that he was satisfied with the twelve men then in the box. A Concession. “Now, gentlemen of the defense,” remark- ed Judge Cole, “while you have exhausted the twenty peremptory challenges allowed the defendant by law, I will, nevertheless, allow you six more challenges, the court having observed that you exercised six off your peremptory challenges on the six | talesmen against whom your challenges for cause were overruled by the court.” After a few moments’ consultation Mr. Peter announced that the defendant's coun- sel declined to accept the court's proposi- tion. “Very well,” remarked the judge, “but the court now gives you opportunity to challenge any man now in the box you object to.” Counsel for the defense per- sisted in their refusal to accept the court's invitation, when Judge Cole directed the following twelve men to be sworn as the jury: John H. Thornton, John D, Nauck, Geo. W. Peritt, C. W. Henshaw, Fredk. Upperman, S. W. Deckman, Addison Bankett, John W. Covington, James F. Sembley, Chas. F. Dietrich, John M. Moore and Albert G. Brooke, Messrs. Peritt, Bank- ett and Sembley being colored men. A recess was then, at noon, taken until 1 o'clock. It is understocd that the de- fendant’s counsel refused to accept Judge Cole’s proposition as to the six extra challenges because thoy wished to pre- serve their exceptions to the court's rul- ings in the matter of their challenges for cause. It Is believed, hcwever, that the court's propositio rendered those excep- tions valueless. The Case Opened. Upon the resumption of the trial shortly after 1 o'clock, District Attorney Birney at once explained to the jury the case which the prosecution expected to make out against the defendant. About 3:30 the af- terncon of the murder, he explained, Elsie Kreglo, a mere child of sixteen years, left her home to go a short distance away from the house. Shortly afterward her screams were heard, and when persons went to her they found the child lying in a stream, with her throat cut from ear to ear. It would also be shown that an attempt was made to violate her person. Fortunately for the ends of justice, a revolver, known to belong to the defendant, was found on the scare. Then, too, the government would show that Ford left his home near Burnt Mills, Md., early on the day of the crime, and was seen in the immediate neighborhood of the girl's home about the time of the commission. The flight of Ford to Harper’s Ferry, his capture there, his attempt at suicide, and later his confession of the crime, would be shown to such satisfaction of the jury as to leave no doubt whatever in their minds of the guilt of the wretch, who, fall- irg in the accomplishment cf one crime, committed another,the one charged against him, that of murder. Mr. Birney’s remarks were very brief, and while he spoke Ford hung his head, staring intently at the floor. Mr. Peter stated that the defense would reserve their cpening, and, at his request, the witnesses cn beth sides were excluded from the court room until called upon to testify. First Witnesses. As his first witness Mr. Birney called Photographer Henry A. Wise, who tden- tified two photographs he made of the scene of the murder. Policeman Chas. H. Bredley, the next witness, testified that he is familiar with the scene of the tragedy and also identified the photegraphs of it. His attention was attracted by the screams of the unforturate girl, and when he ar- rived the girl was lying on the bank of a little stream at the foot of a very steep bill, with her throat cut by several stabs. With other persons he searched about the place and a five-chambered American bull dog revolver was found, with but one empty chamber. «An undergarment belonging to the child was also found, torn, wet and bloody, also one of its sing buttons. A hat band, or piece of one, was also found in the im- mediate neighborhood. The revolver was marked TDA” Mr. Birney produced the articles. William Thomas, a young colored man, the first person to reach the girl's side, was the next witness. He said he heard the girl scream, and also heard her father’s cries. Running in the direction of the screams, he found her lying in the little brook at the foot of the hill, covered with bicod from head to foot. He saw someone running. —_—__ DROWNED WHILE AT A PICNIC. Sad Occurrence Near Glen Echo Yes- terday. A party of ladies and gentlemen who Weat on a picnic to Glen Echo yesterday iret with a sad accident, and had to return home without one of their number. This unfortunate one was George A. Egbert, who lest his life while bathing in the canal. Just about dark, when the members of the party were ready to return, the young men went in the canal to take a bath and enjoy a swim. Egbert could not swim, but as his companions were good swimmers he felt perfectly safe, and so he ventured in the water. Almost as soon as he got in the water he disappeared below the surface and failed to come up. His friends made every effort to rescue him, but without success. After doing all in their power to rescue him before life was extinct, and, failing, they procured a set of grappling irons and, after some effort, found him. This after- noon the body was brought nere and taken to the home of Egbert’s mother, No. 823 D street northeast. His mother, Mrs. Neal, is a widow and has a number of reia- tives in Mecklinburg, near Watkins Glen, N. Y. His father died at Leonardtown, Md., several years ago. The deceased was about twenty-five years old and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventists Church, on 8th street northeast, from which church his funeral will take’ place. The young man was a devout Christian and was devoted to his mother, who is now left alone in the world. es URUAN INCIDENT. THE Report That Venezuela Will Pay for Personal Indemnity. Word comes from Caracas that the Ven- ezuelan government bas agreed to pay the sum of £1,600 demanded by the British gov- ernment in satisfaction of tae Uruan inci- dent, involving the arrest and imprison- ment of an English policeman, on the con- dition that the payment is to be considered simply as indemnity for personal damages and not as a recognition of British juris- diction over the territory where the arrest was made. It 1s also asserted that the Venezuelan government has refused to apulogize to Great Britain as a condition precedent to the resumption of diplomatic relations with that government, notwith- standing the report that the United States had counseled such action as most likely to bring about negotiations for a satisfactory settlement of the boundary dispute. It is said at the State Department and at the Venezuelan legation in this city that no information has been received at either place In confirmation of the reported ac- tion of Venezuela. The Fortifications Bil The Senate committee on appropriations has reported the fortification appropria- tions bill. The only changes made from the bill as prepared by the subcommittee, here- tofore published, are limiting the cost per pound of the high power coast defense guns to 24 cents; increzsing the amount for ma- chine guns from $20,000 to $35,000; appro- priating 365,000 for procuring and testing gatling guns and carriages. The bill car- ries a total of $10,763,583. Dividends Declared. The controller of the currency has de- elared dividends in favor of the creditors of insolvent national banks as follows, viz.: A first dividend, 20 per cent, in favor of the creditors of the Chattahoochee Na- tional Bank of Columbus, Ga., on claims proved, amounted to $144,775.34. A third dividend, 20 per cent, in favor of the creditors of the North Platte National Bank of North Platte, Neb., making in all 50 per cent on claims proved, amounting to Uniform Punishment in the Navy. The President has, after careful exami- nation, just approved the report of the na- val board appointed to prepare a code of uniform punishments for naval offenses, and hereafter the navy will enjoy, with the army, the advantages of uniformity in the sentences that may be imposed by courts- martial for similar offenses. The new code will be published in general orders in the course of a few days. +e. Capt. Craigie Recovering. Capt. D. J. Craigie of tho twelfth United States infantry, who was so severely in- jured by a runaway team near Fort Nio- brara, Neb., some weeks ago, as stated in The Star, is reported as slowly recovering. It was feared that biood poisoning would ersue, but the attending surgeons now con- s‘der this danger passed, and hope to have the captain back to his post of duty in the regiment in a few months, | BRAVELY THEY DIED (Continued from First Page.) me to the door of the burning building at that end of the fire, but cautioned not to go beyond the threshold of the door. It was never my purpose to allow them in- side the building, and I cannot understand what should have tempted them to go fur- ther in. I chd not see their advance, or I should have stopped them. “This fire demonstrates one thing at least, the necessity—I may say the abso- lute necessity—of an increase in the de- partment. We should have at least five or six more companies, and I hope that Congress, now that the appropriation bill is before it,will see the necessity and grant the request. Then there is the firemen’s pension fund. At tie present time it is in a very bad condition, and I cannot under- stand what is to become of the widows and orphans of those pcor men who lost their lives last night. J desire to add,” continaed the chief, “an expression of gratitude to the members of my depart- ment fcr the noble werk they did last night, and to the poiice department that assisted us so materially, and especially to Police Surgeons Nevitt and Mayfield, who braved every danger to alleviate the suffer- ings of our injured men.” A BRAVE DEATH. Officials Tell of the Terrible Flames and Crashing Walls. First Assistant Chief Belt, in an inter- view with a reporter of The Star today concerning the fire, said: ‘““In the thirty- fcur years that I have been connected with the fire department in Washington there has never been such a disastrous confla- gration. Nor has there been one so large. I was at my home fast night when the gong scunded. Forty-four single strokes in rapid succession was the first alarm re- celved, and I imagined in a moment that the wires had been crossed and that ac- counted for the strange alarm. Scarcely a minute afterward I heard engine company No. 3 go by on the dead run, and then I knew that there was a fire and that that company had received the proper alarm. My buggy was standing at the door, and in less time than it takes me to tell you I was on my way to the fire. Arriving at the scene of the conflagration I witnessed a sight that told me in a moment that the fire department of Washington would be taxed to its utmost. I had four companies on that first alarm, and after placing them two at each end of the block, for at that time the entire square seemed ablaze, I sent my man to scund a second alarm. As I ran along the Louisiana avenue front of the burning buildings I saw that the flames were rapidly spreading and I ran myself to a telephone and sent in a general alarm calling out the entire department. After the arrival of the chief engineer and Assistant Chief Kurtz I was detailed to fight the fire from B street. The fire must kave been burning some time before the department reached the scene, for, as I have told you already, seven buildings were on fire and the flames were pouring out of them as far as the curb line. The heat was Intense, and the men suffered con- siderably from exposure. There is no com- parison between this fire and the patent Office fire. Why, with the present strength of the department we could have confined that fire at the patent office to the west wing, and it would r have gotten away. You know my views concerning an increased fire department, and I don’t need any other argument than this fire to use in suppert of my position. With an in- creased force, which the city certainly needs, the loss at this fire would have been materially lessened Assistant Chief Kurtz told the sad story of the death of Firemen Giles, Conway and Griffin to a reporter of The Star this morn- ing. He said: “I had been detailed by Chief Parris to fight the flames from Louis- jana avenue, and the companies under my charge were working along that street. I had them distributed as I thought best at each end of the block, with the idea of ¢ tng off further progress of the flames © or west. The fire was differeat in many respects from any I ever attended. in the first place, but a few feet intervened be- tween the rear of the buildings on B street and those on Loulsiana avenue, and as the buildings on both streets were on firc it was impossible to attack any one of the fires from the rear. Company No. 9 was fighting on the outside of one of the burn- ing buildings when the cry went up that several of No. 8 company had been caught in one of the burning buildings. Locating these imprisoned firemen I saw at a glance that it was necessary in order to keep them from being roasted to death to get a com- pany inside an adjoining building and fight the flames back from them. “In the adjoining building the partition wall had fallen and the bricks and debris were piled fully fifteen fect high. Engine company No. 9, with Foreman Wilson at the head, climbed this mass of debris and from this point of vantage fought the advance of the cruel flames upon the {m- prisoned firemen. The wall at that time to the west looked perfectly safe, although I took the precaution to warn’ the men not to turn the hose upon it. I then re- turned to the street to direct tre move- ments of the outside company. As I ed the door I heard a sharp report, sounded like the discharge of a hundred rities, and turned in time to see the men retreat. The pipe Hne was in charge of Firemen Brown, Raum, Kidwell, Couway, Inscoe and Griffin. As I say, the men were on the retreat down piled bri when I saw the wall topple and come crashing down upon them. Ag I looked again I saw three of my best and bravest firemen disappear under the falling walls. They were Fivemen Giles, Conway and Griffin. They never uttered a cry, and I knew tn a moment that it was all over with them. As soon as I could gather the scattered forces of No. 9 I took them to the front of the building to tight the battle with ceath for the lives of their imprisoned comrades. Chief Parris reinforced my rescuing party, and the men worked as I never saw them work before. Lut all their efforts were useless, for the cruel iricks had done their work and the lives of those three brave men who had faced death to save their comrades’ lives had gone out. Truly, it was a human sacri- fice of brave men for the lives of their ecmrades. Never in my _ experience in the fire department have I seen such an exhibition of bravery, and the records of these men who so nobly laid down their lives will live as a monument forever to the deeds of brave men.” DEAD AND INJURED. The Men Who Suffered and Died Last Night. Four firemen were kilied and five injured at last night's fire, One of the five {n- jured, it is said, is more than likely te dle within a few days. Dariel Conway, one of the killed, was a young man, having just reached his ma- Jcrity at the time of his appointment as a fireman just nineteen days ago. He was a member of No. 9 engine ccmpany, on U street northwest, between 17th and 18th streets, and was the sole support of a widowed mother. Before going into the fire department he was a member of the water department of the District govern- ment, and while serving in this capacity he made a host of friznds. It was with regret that his services were ended, for he was so well likei and had been so atten- tive to his duties that he had been given the best position in the gift of his fore- man. Having been in the fire department for so short a time he had not attended many fires, although his efficiency was never questioned. George H. Giles, George H. Giles, assistant foreman of thé same company, who also lost his life, lived at 1724 14th street, and he was the oldest assistant foreman in the service of the company. He was made a member of the fire department in August, 1888, and be- cause of his excellent abilities in the line of duty he was soon promoted. Had he not met with so sad a fate and had he lived a few years longer he would undoubtedly have received a further promotion. Ai- ways at fires he was at the front of the line, and he never knew what fear was, especially when there was a life in danger. He leaves a wife, but no children, and his parents are still living. ‘Thomas Griffin. Thomas A. Gr‘ffin was assistant foreman of truck B, at New Hampshire avenue and M street. Being a young man it was con- sidered.quite an honor for him to hold so high a position, and his efficiency was recognized not many months ago, when he was sent to assist in the organization of Truck D Company, on New York avenue. In 1888 he was appointed a fireman, and in June, 1895, he was made acting assistant foreman. One month later he received. = another promotion. He» was married only two months ago, and leaves only a wife, who was dependent upgp him. Joseph Mulhall. Joseph Mulhall had also made for him- self a record for bravery in the fire depart- ment and had received a merited promo- tion. As a member of truck A, on North Capitol street, he rose to the position of as- sistant foreman in May, 1892, after he had served eight years in the department, and in June, 1895, he was Reduced to the ranks at his own request, a$ he preferred being in the ranks, where he could be more active as_a fire fighter. He was forty-two years old and leaves a wife and four children, who live at 407 Sth street sotttheast. He died this morning. c The Injuted. The firemen who were so seriously in- jured that medical ald: @s necessary were removed to Providence Hospital, where, as already stated, Private Mulhall died this morning. Assistant Foreman George W. Kettler, who was in full charge of No. 8 company, is the most seriously injured one now in the hospital. His condition today is extremely critical, and although it is thought he cannot recover, he may linger a long while. He is only twenty-four years old, and three months ago he was promoted. Since his promotion he has been in full charge of No. 8 company, in the or- ganization of which he rendered valuable assistance. Today he complains of trouble about his heart as well as his stomach. His face and hands are terribly cut and bruised, and one leg is so badly hurt that amputation will be necessary. It is feared that he will not be able to stand the amputation. When the crash came and he was caught beneath the heavy mass of timbers, mortar and bricks his leg rested on a large iron pot, while a heavy her held it so tight that it was impossible ic the imprisoned man to move. For four hours he remained in this jon, hovering between life and death. moment seemel as if it would be his last, for overhead the fire still raged and there were several crashes of burned timber and bricks falling. Each time the men who were doing the noble rescue work were forced to run for their lives, but time they returned and seemed to forget that thero was the slightest dan- ger. Finally their efforts were rewarded, and the brave firemen lifted their almost dead companion from the debris, and soon afterward he was under the care of the Sisters of Mercy and the physicians at tke hospital. Less Serious. Foreman Nicholson was only slightly hurt. Some of the falling timbers caught him and injured him about the back, but he was not so badly disabled that he had to quit work and be sent to the hospital. Private Donaldson's injuries are more serious, although by no means of a fatal character. His stomach was painfully burned, however, and he is otherwise badly scarred. There may possibly be a serious irternal injury. He was imprisoned not far from A tant Foreman Kettler, and was under the debris for-nearly two hours. While the exact extent of his injuries Is not definitely known, it 1s the opinion of the physicians that he will re Private McElwee of Engine Company No. 8 is also badly injured, the result of being caught in the crash which did so much damage. One leg is badly injured, and he is also bruised, but he will in all probabili- ty recover. Several other firemen who were in the building at the time managed to escape un- injured. Assistant Foreman W. E. Jones of Truck D Company had bis hand hurt, but was net disabled, while Private Micaael Barry of Engine Company No. 7 was injured by the bursting of the hose. Alonzo Taylor and Edward C. Frey, citi- zens, who came in contact with tne electric were not seriously hurt. Several firemen received slight bruises and scratches such as are received at most fires, but only those mentioned were wound- th to amount to anything. zi sylor was on the roof of No. 212 9th street when the live wire touched him. He :aw the sparks dancing about on the roof cf the building. This resulted from his taking hold of the wire, and when Policeman Purks reached the man he was in a had way. Mr. Frey was in front of ‘22 Louisiana avenue when cheek came in contact with a live wire and so badly shocked him that he fell to the street. Policeman Gordon picked him up. He was not very much injured and was able to go home, whfle Taylor had to be sent to the Emergency Hospital. But his injuries were not serious and he went home. PROPERTY DESTROYED. Losses and the Owners by Last Night's Affair. The buildings frenting on Loulstana ave- nue destroyed last night were seven in number, beginning with the stcre of W. I. Clark & Co., 926, and extending to and in- cluding the horse bazaar. Along the B street front the flaines were equally de- structive. The buildings, however, were smaller, the total number gutted by fire being thirteen. The rear of the horse bazaar tuilding extended through and had a frontage on this street, and, of course, was burned with the front part of the structure. It is estimated that the total loss from the fire, including both buildings and con- tents, fs about $175.00. The insurance is about $100,000, divided nearly equally be- tween the home and fereign companies. The property along B street is believed to be a total loss, as is also the case with that from 26 to 942 Louisiana avenue. The property owned by Judge Cox, with the amount of the insurance and the com- panies issuing the policies, as stated by Col. Robert I. Fleming, is as follow: B street, Arlington, $1,000; 931 B str Arlington, $1,000; 934 Louisiana avenue, Arlington, $3,000; 936 Louisiana avenue, Potomac and Georgetown, $3,000; total, $8,000, The loss on the Cox property not covered by insuranco is $5,000, and, counting the amount of insurance, the total loss 1s about $13,000, Other Losses. The above gives the amount of the in- surance on the buildings and the probable loss. The occupants of the buildings also suffered Iosses, which were in many in- stances covered by insurance. The loss of W. W. Lishears & Co., 915 B street, is 00; insurance, $1,200. John A. Davis & Sons, 917 B; loss, $1,500; insurance, $1,000. W. S. Anderson, 919 B strect; loss, $1,000; fully insured. Wm. 0. Shreeve & Sons, 921 B street; loss, $3,000; insurance, $1,800. H. C. Coburn, 923 B street; loss, $2,500: insurance, $2,000, W. F. Crowley, 925 B street; loss, $2,000; insurance, $700. Brown Bros., 927 B street; loss, $3,000; insurance, $1,000. John H. Semmes, 929 B street; loss, $1,- 000; insurance, $1,000. W. A. Matthewscn & Co., 931 B street: loss, $1,000; insurance, $100. The horse bazaar, 938-40 and 42 Louisiana avenue, which is owned by Owen O'Hara, is a loss of about $10,000, insurance, $8,000. The tenant, S. Bensinger, lost a large amount of stock, estimated to be valued at about $20,000. ©. Spicer, 986 Loulslana avenue, loss $8,000, ‘no'insuiran e. Compton Bros., 934 Louisiana avenue, loss $6,000, Insurance, $2,500. Roth & Geoghegan, 932 Louisiana avenue, loss $9,000, insurance, 32,500. F. G. Swain & Son, 930; Toulsiana avenue, less $5,000, insurance, $3,000, Wm. E. Clark & Co., 926-28 Louisiana ave- ues Hieas $18,000 to $20,000, insurance about Loving & Co., 928 Loulsiana avenue, loss about $200. Golden, Lore & Co., 926 Louisiana avenue, damage slight, insurance, ‘$3,500. Thomas H. Pickford, 924 Louisiana ave- nue, damaged slightly. The Insurance. The insurence on the:property burned is as follows. Parcels owned by the Philip and Goddard estates, Thos. J. Fisher & Co., agents: Philip estate—909 B street, B. J. Adams & Co., $1,500; 911 B street, G. Taylor Wade, $1,500; 913 B street, G. Taylor Wade, $1,500; $21 B street. Wm. 0. Shreeve & Sons, $1,500; 923 B street, H. C. Coburn, $1,500; 025 B street, W. F. Crowley, $1,500; 927 B street, Brown & Bros., $1,500; 916 Louisiana avenue, H. L. Strang, $4,000; 918 Louisiana avenue, H. L. Strang, $3,000; 020 Louisiana avenue, Fannie Greenapple, $3,000; 926 Louisiana avenue, Wm. HB. Clark & Co., $4,500; 928 Louisiana avenue, Wm. E. Clark & Co., $4,500; 930 Louisiana avenue, F. G. Swain & Son, $4,500; 932 Louisiana Roth & Geoghegan, $4,500. . Goddard estate—022 eUoalsiann avenue, Hillman & Co., $3,500; 921 Louisiana avenue, Thos. H. Pickford, $3,500; 926 Louisiana aeoees From Indi O BEEF and CELERY SesSonsegontoatenseesensensengengonfonsondeasenseeseagengengongeasoatinsenting' A written guarantee to cure, or each and every bottle. eshendendontente eatenfontonronseesengengongentongoageadeateaseeseegenge Mertz’s Mode Contotostont ‘ttt AAA AAA tani Do You Suffer rt ANY nervous complaint? Is your sleep broken —your appetite fickle and capricious? A certain and speedy remedy exists in BARTH’S COCA, You are invited to try a sample at the store gratis. _ Price, a large bottle, 50c. uth & F Sts. ———_o Have you yet ascertained ,] the itions of our BIG BICYCLD GIFT? ‘Try our famous Soda and learn about it. gestion, : COMPOUND. refund the cost,with sie : rn Pharmacy, avenve, R. A. Golden, $3,500; 915 B street, Lishear & Son, $2,000; 917 B street, John A. Davis & Scn, $2,000; 919 B street, Ander- son & Co., $2,000, Total, $16,500. Policies are held by the tollowing com- panies on the above property: Springfield of Springfield, Mass., $8,000; Hartford of Hartford, $9,500; Royal of Liv- erpool, $3,000; Finemens’ of District of Columbia, $8,000; Columbia of District of Columbia, $8,000; Franklin of Philadelphia, ); Franklin of District of Columba, FAMILIES IN WANT. Sad Feature of Last Night’s Loss of Life, ‘The fire last evening on Louisiana avenue and the resulting loss of life has caused a renewal of the discussion which followed the fatal fire at the Knox warehouse in July, 1894, to the effect that there is abso- lutely no provision made here for the re- lief of firemen injured in the line of duty and for the families of members of the de- partment who suffer loss of life in fighting the flames. A proposition was made at the time re- ferred to, that a fund be established, contributions from fire underwriters and others, which should be used solely for the relief work in cases such as scribed, but nothing ever came of it. The ‘tragic event connected with Knox conflagration also brought v! the knowledge of the c ton the limited remune’ the members of the fire department turn for their dangerous and laborious du- ties and the utter inadequacy of the fire- men’s relief fund to provide for the fami. ‘lies of those who may meet their death in the discharge of their duties, and for the maintenance of the men emselves who may become incapacitated for further work in a similar manner. In the funeral ser- vice preached over the body of one of the the firemen who lost his life in the Knox con- | flagration Father McFeely of St. Domi- Church called attention in emphatic seniences to the disregard shown firemen in the matter of financial emolument and public recognition. A petition was drawn up and widely cir- culated throughout the city praying Con- gress that the salaries of the members of the fire department here be increased at a uniform rate of 2 per cent, one-half of the inc e to revert to the firemen’s relief fund. ‘The serlous consequences of the fire last evening again demonstrated the establish- ment of such a relief fund for the fire de- partment that would insure the ability to take care of the numerous pensioners de- pendent upon it. Contributions for Relicf. ‘There were many visitors to the office of Chief Parris today who came to offer sub- stantial sympathy with the survivors of the dead firemen in the shape of contribu- tions of money. A touching incident was observed about neon when a lady came in and handed Chief Parris some silver, asking him to apply tt to the purpose ‘of relieving the families of the dead. “Never mind my name,” she remarked. “Just put down cash. I am a nurse, and if any of the injured men or any of the women whose husbands or sons have been taken from chem need a nurse’s services, I will cheerfully give mine.” She gave the address of a gentleman liv- ing in a suburban village, to be called on in case she was needed, and then departed. Immediately upon Hearing of the attendant upon the fire Prof. Fanciulli an- nounced the intention of the Marine Band to give a concert for the benefit of the families of the dead firemen. ‘Three persons, actuated by the sincerest charitable motives, called at the office of Chief Parris today to give what they could toward assisting the families of the de- ceased firemen. One man gave $, and two others gave $l each. Chief Clerk Hesse of the fire department will receive any contributions of this kind that are made. Duty of Congress. “This fire has caused a great amount of suffering, both mental and physical,” said a citizen to a Star reporter today, “and I think that Congress should make an appro- priation of $3,009 for the family of each man who was killed, and should also in- crease the amount of the pension fund. Delays are alweys dangerous, and there can be no excuse for delay in this matter. Congress should act promptly in the mat- ter and relieve those who have been left without suppor: ae A LIGHT HOUSE KEEPER’S STORY. The Wonderfal Serpent He Saw Of Saybrook Point. From the New London (Conn.) Day. John D. Skipworth, keeper of the new light on the end of the jetty at Saybrook Point, says that on Sunday afternoon, May 10, he sighted from the light a monstrous sea serpent sporting on the surface of the sound. He estimates that the serpent measured 300 feet. It had a monstrous head, which it raised occasionally several feet above the rest of its body, and again spouted water in the air like a whale to the height of from ten to fifteen feet. The serpent seemed to have an immense body, and, judging from what was visible above water, Keeper Skipworth says it must have been ten or twelve feet in diameter half way between head and tail. The monster was clearly marked with white spots and stripes, and at times re- sembled the hull of a down-turned yacht. It headed for the light, and disappeared in the west. short. People laugh at the story, but Mr. Skip- worth is undoubtedly in earnest in the matter, He hurried over to the point early yesterday morning and told what he had seen. eH does not ask anybody to believe the story who is inclined to doubt it. Mr. Skipworth has witnesses to corrobo- rate his story. One of these, he says, is the captain of the schooner Emma, now unloading at Chester. The captain’s re- turn to these waters is anxiously awaited. The keeper's wife was with him in the light, and is another witness to the truth of the story. There were two others who saw the mon- ster from a yacht rot far from the jetty, but the keeper does not know who they were. John D. Skipworth has been keeper of the new light two or three years, and is well known. He came from Fire Island, where he was promoted from the position ot assistant keeper by the government. The monster kas not been seer since Sun- day. by | those de- | fatalities | The time that it was visible was | A MASTERFUL MOTHER-IN- LAW. How the Grandmother of the Khedive of Egypt Became a Widow. From the Baltimore Sun. The recent arrival of an Egyptian princess at Paris did not a little stir up that capital, which is so accustomed to royal visitors that most of them do not at- tract the least attention, unless it be that of its curlous guests. Accompanied by a large suite, the grandmother of the khedive alighted at the Hotel Mirabeau, where she proposed to remain for some time during her sojourn in France. Her name 1s El | Ham}, and she is the daughter of the late | sultan, Abdul Medjid of Turkey, and widow | of the Prince El Ham, a son of Khedive Abbas I of Egypt. Her widowhood, to believe a Paris cor- respondent of the Herald of Mexico City, vas of her own making. Throughout the east it is etiquette that the husband of the ughter of a sultan should restrict him- self to one spouse in lieu of the four au- thorized by the prophet. Prince El Hami, however, chose to ignore this rule, and in. | troduced a beautiful Circassian odalisque, alnouncing at the same time that he had the intention of making ber his sec: wife. The princess, however, made ver | skort work of her husband and of the rival whom he had dared to introduce beneath For she had them both sewn up » heavily weighted, and cast by her nuchs Into the sea in front of her palace on the Golden Horn. the day following this tragedy, which id not make the slightest attempt to ecret, she married a Turkish officer of high rack. She had several chil her first husband, however, one of whom ig the mother of the present young khedive. her roof. | His father, the late Khedive Tewfik, was alw praised in Europe for his morality | in restricting himself to one wife, and was | held up as a very pattern of oriental virtue | cn that account. There every reason to re eve, however, that it was not morality but fear which’ impelled Tewfile to thi | moderation in matrimonial matters; for his wife was as energetic, masterful and im- rerious as he was timid and vacillating. oe Ordered to His Home. | Lieut. Charles G. Lyman, second cavalry, | having been found unfitted for promotion on account of physical disability contract. ed in the line of duty, has been order proceed to his home.” i nee Pardon Granted. The President has granted a pardon to T. F. Jami:on, convicted in Virginia of making false retrrns on distillers’ books and fenterced March 18, 1895, to six months tn the county jail and to pay a fine of $00. Clemency was based altogether on the destitute condition of the man’; "s family. Havenner & Davis, 928 F St. ‘Shoes Shined Free” ‘Whittled Down HOE Prices. —We're cut shoe prices down as close to wholesale cost as possible. We want more Washington folks to get acquaiuted with tie gooduess of our shoes. As an Introduction, nothing equals little prives—backed up by high quall- thes. Here are the most recent reductions: (Ladies? § I. 6 5 ($2.50 Oxfords, Splendid Black Viel Kid Hand-sewed and Turned Oxfords. pointed and me- dium toms, with patent tlpe—regular quality $1.65, $1.05 Russet & Biack \ 2$3.00 Oxfords, i ee $3.00 quality— $1.95. (Ladies’ $4 $2 85 ‘Russet Bals, Tke 20th Century style, not cut so high = the winter boot, in dark shade t, sail sizes, widths AA to D. Worth $4. $2.55 5e@0 pairs Child’s & Misses’ Tan One Strap Slippers, 95 cts. pair. LPO Hlavenner & Davis, (Incorporated.) Reliable Shoes, 928 F St. Ou “FRA- GRANT TOT. LET CREAM. Makes the skin soft and white asa little Delicate chil S Pre ‘Skin Balm, si" oi sunburn and §4 freckles, W. Jennings, Evscs “The Eddy” Refrigerator, has NO EC QUAL, $5. 85 up. aT is Offensive * —this hot weather. Avoid arrest and a $5 fine by buy- ing a regulation can. We have the best at the lowest | price. H| 3%-gal.Galvanized Iron Cans with cover4OC. Galvanized Iron Cans with cover5OC. | | T-gal.Galvanized Iron Cans with cover7 5C- = 10-ga1.Galvanized Jron Cans with cover 1-00 Beveridge, 215 F & 1214 G St. TOTTERY, PORCELAIN, GLASS, ETO. Of An : Entire Stock? Of Dry Goods. Under decree of the Supreme Court, tm 1027, there will be sold at fon on May 18 and 19 all the Kirby estate. The sale includes property which is now occupied by my Millinery, Corset, Underwear and Book Departments. Iam now compelled to re- move these varlous departments into my ‘There- mined to sell out sfeatests Sesto main stores on 7th and Sth fore I have de my entire stock of Dry Goods, consisting of the remaining stock of ‘Wool Dress Goods, Silks, Velvets, Black Goods, Wash Goods, Cur- tains, Shadesand Portieres. st TO INSURE A SPEEDY SALE OF THESE GOODS I WILL ALLOW s OFF NOT ONLY ON THE GOODS ENUMERATED Books and ABOVE, BUT THIS SAME DISCOUNT WILL BE ALLOWED IN MY Stationery. ‘This concession brings my already low prices Book Department down much below original cost. ALL GOODS HERE ADVERTISED FROM IME TO TIME WILL BE CLOSED Lx. from 18 to OUT EN 25 pleces Art Drapery. Sold 25e 75 9-4 Best Cotton Sheets. Sold at 4Se 118 5-4 Pillow Cases, Sold at 12 On all Table Linens, Tow els, etc., soe duced to one-third and one- hali price. One lot All-wool Double Width Dress Goods . ++ -20e. One lot Fanc; Dress Goods. ck Sepeeh. Molairs. Our BT ge. value... Serges in Black and reduced to. ; Mohiatr Double Width 136. regular On all Black Dress Goods. We have a magnificent stock to select from, also in Cream, % Baby Blue. All cur 50 and G0c. Drape One lot Initation Hair Cloths. One lot of all kinds of Wash Goods. % OF ¥% OFF. AIl our Dollar Silks, in fancy and blacks.¢7c. All our 65 to TSe. Silks ‘One lot of Silks. I NTS OF SILK MALF PRICE. Book Department. Before moving our Book Department back sain to our Basement we will sell every Book or set of Books at 1.3 off the price marked, & A New and Very Interesting Bicycle Suit At $5.00. Elegantly made, including Skirt, Blazer, Cay: Leggins, Satchel and Belt. AUM’S, 416 Seventh Street. cog Bee eRe aa CN Ee hee eee Sete so edo ee oR poate eee neta atededtedettetette tt Seo ef Soe 1142 CONN. AVE. 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