Evening Star Newspaper, February 8, 1897, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1897-12 PAGES, Woodward *, Toth, r1th and F Sts. N. W, ——e S og sae oe 4 We Persistently Try To make our advertisements helpful as well as interesting. It’s a pleas- urable duty to tell of the styles and fashions of a new season as they come to us, particularly when they are so attractive and tasteful as at the pres- ent time. The store is gradually donning its spring attire. things are crowding in faster and faster, and every day from now on there'll be something to make the store brighter—something for your in- struction, entertainment, amusement. Tomorrow, an Exceptional Offering of New Spring Silks. They are smart and rich in appearance and will make handsome <irts, waists, petticoats and trimmings. e | are at least a third less than the goods were intended to sell for originally. costumes, separate s 360 yards Rich Black Brocades, Gros Grain and Gros de Londres ground weaves, with figures and stripes. 69c. THE yarb. Regularly $1.00. Ast floor. Infants’ and Little Children’s Department. While especially particular that everything essential to a complete outfit is obtainable in this depart- ment, we are also very determined in keeping our prices at the low possible limit. We quote some es- pecially good values: I-weot Cream Cashmere Long Cloaks, embroidered in silk, lined through- - $4.50. Bach -$3.50 ‘ream Silk Caps, three styles—plain, tucked and red: all with wide silk ties. Each... .50e. Infants’ Hand-crocheted Worsted Sacqu all White or with pink or blue borders. Each. ....60c. Little Children’s Cambrie Dresses, three styles— yoke of tucks and ineertion, pointed yoke with ruf- flex over the shoulders or gathered full from the neck—all with raffle of embroidery arouwd neck and sleeves. : insook Little and Indl | e of bemstitehed ccks and round yoke of tucks, finished with ruffle pointed yo and edged with Val. lace. 2d floor. Upholstery Department. We have pleasure in announcing the arrival of our new spring line of 66-inch Linens for furniture slip cov- ers, which we are selling at 45c, THE yaup. Order Work. We are prepared to furnish esti- mates for Window Shades, Slip Cov- ers, Sash Curtains, Long Curtains, | Draperies of all kinds, Parquetry Flooring, etc., and will send compe- tent men to your home to submit samples and take measurements if desired. Curtains Cleansed. We are prepared to take orders for cleansing Lace Curtains of all kinds and descriptions, and guaran- tee satisfaction. 4th thor, New Spring Shoes. Above everything else our Spring Shoes are thoroughly up to date. graceiul in outline, perfect in style and fit—just such Shoes as will add a dainty completeness to the most elegant toilet. Women’s Kid Button Boots, with the new “Bos- ton” toe; tip of same; outside Scotch edge. A ay value. Per pair............... -$3.00 s Kid Button Boots, welt sole, patent An up-to-date walking shoe for Button Boots, Women's cloth tep, round toe. For women with long, slender feet we have a pat Very dress; Per pair. .$5.00 epectat 1 tip of same. Per pair... ‘28 floor be A Special in Children’s Hose. 50 dozen pairs Children’s Fast ‘These we show in sizes up to 8 Black Cotton Hose (fine rib), sizes 5 to 9}. Per pair..... 2. cecece 12$C. Ist fheor, New Clothes Hampers. We are showing a complete line of Clothes Baskets and Covered Ham- pers, manufactured by one of the best American makers, and call es- pecial attention to the finish of these goods: We offer good square Covered Willow Clothes Hampers, with wooden bottoms, well made, at $1.35 eacu. Frying Basket. 1897 brings another convenient and helpful article for the moder} 5 %*- kitchen. We have just received from the maker a shipment of this new time and labor. only. Our present business hours are 8:15 to 5:30. | 3 Valentines and Favors for Valentine Parties—First floor | Hair line stripe, in gray effects— | Lothrop, aren The new The prices 275 yards Striped Swiss Taffetas, very neat and pretty. 39c. THe yarp. Regularly 55c. Muslin Underwear. Well made, generously cut and correctly shaped garments in the plainer sorts as well as the finest and richest. For Tuesday the following worthy values: Muslin Drawers, deep hem, cluster of tucks, yoke band. Per pair: is 22200. Musiin Drawers, wide cambric ruffie, yoke band. Per pai: ++ 250. Muslin Corset Covers, high or low neck, felled seams, buttons, worked buttonboies. Each. ..12%e. Cambric Corset Covers, trimmed with everlisting lace or embroidery. Each. - -25e, Muslin Short Skirts, deep hem, cluster of tucks: above. Each.... 3 Muslin Short Skirts, extra wi ruffle of embroide: Muslin Long Skirt: burg ruffle. Each -T5e. Muslin Long Skirts, Frenc extra wide, deep tucked ruffle, tucks above ruffle. Each. .$1.00 Muslin Gowns, Hubbard . double yoke back, Yoke of tucks and Insertion in front, ruffle on neck and sleeves. Each..... o- ++ Be. Muslin Gowns, empire sty es; trim- med with lace or embroidery and insertion; pearl T5e. buttons. Eich. Cambrie Gowns, empire style, trimmed with lace or embroidery; double ruffle over shoulder: sleeves, Each er ecese ‘2d floor. Corset Department Calls attention to three makes of Corsets, which have given absolute and general satisfaction—none better made for the same prices: “R. & G."" Corsets, made of fine coutil; heavily Doned ; extra Jong, medium and short. -$1.00 and $1.50 a ade of fine sateen; heavily boned: two side steels: top finished with embrold- ery. ir ces +ee+.$1.00 and $1. “P. N."* Corsets, made of fine sateen; well bone practical si front clasp protector. steel Per patr.. - 1. floor. New Baby Carriages. The 1897 styles are in, and they show some improvements which will at once win your favor. Among the many we especial attention to a line of Rattan Carriages. With fancy and roll bodies, pongee parasol; upbol- stered in corduroy, plush or satin damask; best running gear; wooden or wire wheels: patent foot brake; at $10.00 eacu. Other styles up to $100.00 each. A new lot of Go-Carts, preferred by many to the carriage. Well made and finished. $3.50 eacu. 3d door. | New Books for of Kid Button Boots with natura toe; | by H. C. Powell. s+eee++-$4.00 | jeigh, D.D...... rying Basket, which can be used / in so many ways about the kitchen. | Fit any frying pan. They pay for | themselves quickly by saving both | To be found here | Three sizes, 25¢., 30c. and 35¢., re- spectively. Sth door. ‘eather ‘vamp, | SUNday School Teachers. The Principle of the Incarnation, The Bible in the Light of Todsy—Chas. Cross- Hazell’s Annual for 1897—The and Register. 700 pages... Contemporary Theology and Wenley, D.D.. a pel Briefs for Debate Dubois Brookin: Political, Economical and Social Topics Basement. Trueism—R. Housefurnishing Department. We have everything needful for the modern housekeeper—labor-sav- ing devices and helps of all sorts, and as soon as anything new comes out you can depend on finding it here first—if it counts. The buying has been made very easy. Asbestos Mats or Plates, each 3-pt. Enameled Ware Teapot: 4-gallon Covered Garbage Buckets, each. 15-inch Japanned Coal Hods, each. Japanned Coal Shovels, each. Nickel Stove Lifters, each. + Be. -2ve. Be. -15e, Be. Double Roasters for Chickens and M 280, Wire-drawn Dust Brushes, ¢: tees -We, Polishing Mittens with dauber, complete, ea.20c. ‘Towel Rollers, eacl + Be. 16-In. Japanned Coal Hods, each. +208, Small Gilt Canisters, each. . + Be. Japonned Chamber Pails, each. =20e. Galvanized Water Buckets, each. + 20e. Covered Clothes Hampers, extra quality, ea.$1.35 New | Thermometers. We have just received a shipment of Tagliabue’s famous Thermome- ters, which come in various styles and grades, and are the best pro- duced at a moderate price. Style 1—Wood Thermometera, each, . +100. Style 2—Choice Wood Thermometers, each -2Be. Style 3—Extra Test Thermometers, ‘each... 350. tyle 4—Thermometer and Barometer combined, ~ Te. Omo Dress Shields Demonstration--First Floor. These Dress Shields contain no tubber, are light, odorless and waterproof. They will outwear rubber or. stockinet shields; therefore are the most economical. The lady points of excellence to you. in attendance will point out their Woodward & Lothrop. WITH THE AID OF X-RAYS Used to Ghow That Madge Fisher's Arm Was Really Broken. No Abatement of Interest in the Case Which Involves the Conduct of the Two Policemen, Interest in the case of Madge Fisher, who was arrested Thursday evening in a house in the Division, as the outcome of which serious charges are hanging over Police- men Mellen and Carlson of the first pre- cinct, continues unabated and is the sole topic of conversation in police circies. ‘There were no developments in the case to- day, and the anxious ones must rest con- tent until the hearing in the Police Court Thursday next. Whether or not the Fisher girl's arm is fractured is perhaps the most important feature in the case. As heretofore stated, the defense of Policeman Mellen in the as- sault charge preferred against him will be that the arm fs not broken. Dr. Hooe of the Emergency Hospital will testify that when the girl was discharged from that in- stitution after treatment by him no hones were broken. On the other hand, several surgeons who acted at the request of At- torney Sillers, and who carefully examined the arm Friday, while M: was under the influence of an anaesthetic, will swear positively that a serious fracture exists. Although Attorney Sillers declines to be interviewed on the subject, it is understood that the now famous arm hag been photo- graphed with the X-rays and that the neg- ative demonstrates beyond any question of doubt that the arm is not only fractured, but the ligaments are 1 so severely that the arm will be practically useless in the future, even though the shattered bone should knit properly. The X-rays may con- stitute an important part of the hearing Thursday next. At all events, several of the leading surgeons of the city are ex- pected to be called upon to testify in re- gard to the condition of the arm. The girl was reported today to be suffering great pain from the injury. Proceedings in Court. As Policeman Mellen is charged with as- sault, the hearing must necessarily take place in the United States branch of the court, and from ail precedents the vagrancy charge against the girl will also be transferred to Judge Miller’s court. For several days past Judgo Miller has Deen confined to his home by illness, and a deal depends on whether or not he is on the bench Thursday. If Judge Kimball tries the case Madge will unques- tlonably be convicted of vagrancy, and that decision will practically avauit the policeman of the assault charge. Judge Kimball has always held that a prostitute is, under the law, a vagrant at all times, whether the woman is cn the street at the time of the arrest or indoors. Judge Mil- ler, however, takes the opposite view, it being his custom to rule that a woman can- not possibly be adjudged guilty of vagrancy unless she be arrested outdoors and not in a hovse. As the chances are greatly in favor of the case being heard before Judge Miller, those friendly to the girl confidently expect that sie will be promptly acquitted. It is believed that Prosecuting Attorney Pugh is of the opinion that the case against Madge will not stand tn court. Of course, Mr. Pugh refuses to talk on the subject, but it is well known that his views agree with those of Judge Miller, so fas as vagrancy is concerned. When the case was first called to his attention Mr. Pugh was strongly inclined to enter a unolle Prosequi on the ground that vagrancy was Lot the proper charge, and that the girl could not be held for disorderly conduct on the statements of the policemen, for the reason that, according to their story, she was disorderly before they arrived at the house, and from personal knowledge they were unaware of improper or unlawful conduct on her part. It is possible that Prosecuting Attorney Mullowney. in the event that he is on duty Thursday, will call Prosecuting Attorney Pugh to the Stang to testify cbout statements made to him "Friday by parties connected with the case. —_.—. Rev. Mr. Wil) ’ Health. Rev. Gilbert F. Williams, who for several years has been rector of Christ P. E. Church, in Southeast Washington, is quite iM at the rectory of the parish, and it is understood he will not soon again take up Pastoral duties. Rumors are current that Mr. Willlams has resigned his charge, but his wife to- day told a Star reporter that he had not done so, but would probably take that step short Continuing, Mrs. Williams sald: “For two years or more. Mr. Williams has felt that he was unable to attend to the work of the parish, and his health has been bad ali during that time. “About six months ago Mr. Williams’ Physician ordered him to go abroad, and a friend was so kind as to offer to Pay ali the expenses of the trip, but Mr. Williams’ health was not good enough to undertake the journey, and he went to the south. There be socn began to improve, and was getting along nicely, when he was attacked with the grip, since which time he has ese very sick, which is his condition to- “AS soon as he gets well enough to be removed he will go to some quiet place, but certainly not to St. Elizabeth's Asy- lum. In the spring he will, I expect, 40 abr@ad. As for the work of the parish, that is now in charge of Archdeacon Childe, Mr. Williams’ nearest and best friend.” Mrs. Williams bitterly denounced a pub- lished story in which Mr. Williams’ name was connected with that of a young wo- man, and declared the story to be a vile slander. ———.__. Death of Mr. Samuel W. K. Handy. Mr. Samuel W. K. Handy, one of the oldest and most widely-known residents of Washirgton, died last evening at his home, No. 238 14th street southwest, after an illness of less than one week, from pneumonia, produced by grip. S Mr. Handy was born in Washington Jan- uary 27, 1827, and consequently was in his seventy-first year. At the age of twenty- two years he went to California, where he remained for five years. He returned to this city in 1854, and had lived here ever since. He was the oldest member of Wash- ington Lodge, No. 6, I. O. O. F.; also of Mount Nebo Encampment, and of the Old- est Inhabitants’ Association. He was, fur- ther, for forty years previous to his death, @ member and deacon of Westminster Pres- byterian Church, and was a professing Christian for fifty-eight years. During the late war Mr. Handy conducted the grocery business on Pennsylvania avenue near 15th street. Later he was, for fourteen years, in the employ of the Great Falls Ice Com. and since leaving that position was with the firm of Johnson & Wimsatt. funeral will take place Wednesday after- the services at the house being in charge of Rev. Dr. Bittinger, pastor of Westminster Church, and at the grave, of the Odd Fellows. The interment will’ be private and will be made at Congressional cemetery. a A Bill in Equity. Kate A. and Michael P. Foley today filed a bill in equity against Michael and Jo- hanna Cuthane, praying for the sale and Partition of sublot 2, square 719, of the estate of the late Michael Culhane.. The complainants are represented by Attorneys Joseph Shillington and Edwin Forrest. The Secretary of Agriculture is advised through the State Department, with a re- quest from the minister of Avustria-Hun- gary, to extend the information as widely as possible, that an exhibition of agricul- tural machinery will be held at Vienna May 9 to 14, 1807. By with this government all articles of Amer- ican manufacture sent for exhibition and reurned unsold to the United States with- out having been advanced in value or im- proved in condition by process of manu- facture or any Other means may be s0 re- turned free of duty. The necessary ar Edward a @ former resident of this as ae 7 Exe Moainy, eae He was eighty-three years old. ae A YOUNG MURDERER (Continyed from Fiyit Page.) mother ard daughter cxb¥éss no surprise. They both said that: Job Jones had re- peatedly threatened to kilvhis brother. He had also threatened to kild:tiiz mother. The grief of the mother and datighter was very keen. They seemed to Wave no serious thought as to the result to the younger son, but all their sympathy weat to the murder- ed boy, who had apparently son, and whose reputation: Dr. Morris was not 4n the house, as has been stated, when the ting was done. He had gone across the- street for his breakfast. He says, however, that when he was dressing this morning about 9 o'clock John Jones, who went around the house at his pleasure, came to the door of his room and looked in. The boy said noth- ing, but Jalked away. On the mantelpiece in Dr. Morris’ room was the weapon with which the murder was committed. Im- mediately after Dr. Morris left the boy Went to his room without anybody suspect- ing him and took the pistol, every cham- ber of which was loaded. He put it in his Pocket and went on downstairs. As soon as his mother left to go to her housework he renewed the quarrel with his brother, who had then returned, and the shooting followed. The Murderer Gave Himself Up. The location of the wound gave the offi- cors who mdde the investigation an impres- sion that John Jones had been Standing at the top of the steps which lead out from the areaway, and that he had shot down at his brother, but this view was dispelled by the statement which the murderer made later, in which he said that his brother was sitting on the lower step leading up from the areaway, and that he had shot at him in that position. The blood on the snow in the yard may also be accounted for in the fact that John Jones {n endeavoring to reach the yard stepped into the blood which was even brother’s head and so tracked it into the yard. He made a good escape, and was not seen or heard of until he walked into the first preciuct station about two hours later and gave himself up. John Jones was thirteen years old the 16th of last November. He js rather stock- ily built, of more than the average height for his age, and wore when he committed the crime a suit of navy blue and a dark felt hat. He still wears knee pants, but his face, although youthful, bears the stamp of depravity and a vicious disposition. His brother was a little over sixteen years old, and was, as stated, a quiet, industrious chap, helping his mother by selling papers and doing odd jobs around town. When he Was removed to the hospital he was in an unconsclous condition, and the end came within a very few minutes after his ar- rival there. The bullet entered the right side of the front parietal region and came out about one inch from the place of entry. The brain tissue had oozed out from the holes and covered his entire head, so that it was seen in an instant that there was no hope for him. Before the police had made any prepa- rations for his capture, and while they were, in fact, examining his picture at the first precinct station: house, in order to obtain a better descripiton of the youth- ful criminal, he walked in as unconcerned as he could pussibly be. - In answer to a question he said his name was Johnny Jot-es, and did not appear in the least disconcerted when Officer: Emmert took hold of his arm and usheréd' him into Lieu- tenant Amiss’ private office, Here he was put through a series of questions and was firally locked up on a charge of murder. He Tells His Story. To a Star reporter he refated his story of the occurrence as follows: “My brother kept on beating me this morning just because he could. I told him to stop, but didn’t fight back. We were not fighting over anything in particular, and he was just beating me because he could. When he went ont to sell his pa- pers I went upstairs and'got Dr. Morris’ Pistol and when he came back I met him out in the areaway. He had a beer bottle in his hand, and I es he was going to hit me with it. I pulled out my pistol and told him I conld kill nim. He said: ‘Go ahead.’ He told me to go ahead sev- eral times, and when I went to put the pistol down it went off and shot him. I never had one before. and don’t know how it happened. I never intended no harm. I told him I didn’t want to kill him, but he said go ahead, and when I went to put the pistol away it went off—but I didn’t mean no harm. He was sitting on the stcne steps and I was standing in the area, and when I shot him he fell over side- ways.” Johnny answered all the questions put to him by Lieutenant Amiss in a straight- forward way, but he did not show the slightest ccncern, nor did he seem to real- ize the enormity of his action. He did not even inquire how his brother was, and seemed to think that he was justified be- use his brother had been beating him “jvst because he could.” One of his first acts when he entered the station house was to reach down into the inside pocket of his coat and take from it the weapon with which he had commit- ted the deed. -One chamber only had been fired, and it was reserved as evidence be- fore the coroner’s jury. John Jones was assigned a cell and the charge of murder placed opposite his name on the blotter. ee ene AN INCORRIGIBLE YOUTH. A Brooklyn Woman Seeks the Arrest of Her Only Son. Long before 7 o'clock this morning a middle-aged white woman put in an ap- pearance at the Police Court in quest of a warrant. She was handsomely attired, wearing a sealskin coat, a stylish silk dress and hat to match. In one hand she carried a satchel, and in the other a large bunch of fragrant violets. Policeman Michael J. Flynn was the only person about the court at the hour mentioned, and to him the visitor explained that she had just reached this city from Brooklyn. She wanted a warrant for the arrest of her fourteen-year- old son, she said, and was referred by Po- liceman Flynn to the warrant clerk. The visitor from Brooklyn had a wait of at least two hours before her, so she de- parted for a walk. Promptly at 9 o'clock, however, she returned and sought Assiat- ant District Attorney Mullowney, to whom she related a rather interesting story. The lady gave her neme as Mrs, Mamie Kelly, and added that she is the wife of James R. Kelly, their home being at 191 Court street, Brooklyn. Kelly is her second husband, her first marriage being in Baltimore with @ man named Frank McCarthy. She was divorced from the latter, he being a ha- kitual drunkard, and she does not know whether he is now dead or living. Mrs. Kelly wanted o warrant for the arrest of her only child, Jay Madison Mc- Carthy, a boy fourteen years of age, on the ground of incorrigtbility. He recently robbed a man in Brooklyn’ she sald, but, through her endeavors, wg not prosecut- ed. Later he robbed her of a quantity- of valuable jewelry and ran gway from home. ‘The boy refuses to attend-school and won't go to work, says his Seed e and, all in all, is a degraded specimen of humanity. The case !s complicated through the stand said to be taken by.;the mother and sister of Mrs. Kelly. These two are Mrs. Mary C. and Misg Emma Miller, who reside at Brightwood’ After the boy ran away, says Mrs. he received a letter from her sister, Mi Miller, saying that Jay was with her at thtwood. Her mother and sister, says Mrs. Kelly, refuse to surrender the boy to hér! and therefore she desired that a w for hig arrest be issued. She wants the committed to the reform school. a “Can't you do anythingyelse with him?” asked Mr. Mullowney. associate wi iponded the mother. ‘With some reluctance the prosecuting at- torney directed that the warrant issue. If the case is taken into court interesting de- velopments are expected, 8 Norfolk and Washi: Steamers for Ft. Monroe, Norfolk and Va. Beach Tourists to the New Chamberlin or ee geta Hotels at Old Point ‘ort, or Princess Anne Hot a Beach, will find the Norfolk and : Washington steamers the most enjoyable, convenient, and the only direct route. ‘Uninterrupted cuisine. ta, Superb Steamers leave every evening at 7 o'clock from 7th st. wharf. Bee ad. page 12—Advt. pele Z. ‘Mr. C. H. Davidson has accepted a posi- tion with the Jas. R. Je Co. : Armiger Jewelry then oozing from his} REFORMS IN CUBA The Spanish Minister Makes a Statement in Regard to Them. Importance of the Granting of the Electoral Franchise and the Tariff —The Official Announcement. Discussing the proposed reforms in Cuba, Senor de Lome, the Spanish minister, said last night that no colony in the world, with the exceptions of Canada and New South Wales, will have as large a measure of lib- erty as Cube will have when the new re- form scheme is fully developed. He point- ed out that under the project there no longer could be complaint that the island was governed by officials in Madrid or by People sent from Spain for the purpose, and that hereafter, if the plan is enforced, the citizens of Cuba themselves would govern their island. He answered in advance the criticism that the government had undertaken to in- stitute reforms, particularly in the judicia! system of the island, that were beyond its constitutional powers by the statement that the preamble to the reform measure showed that the government specially stated that it had acted in an anticipatory manner in this matter, but that it pledged itself to submit to the cortes, which body does have the necessary power to make the changes, the legislation required to give ef- fect to that portion of the reform scheme, and also to do all in its power to cause the ratification of tts anticipatory action. The Electoral Franchise. Looking generally over the scheme, the minister cael attention to some of the most important features, among them the provisions touching the granting of elec- toral franchise. He said that this would certainly result in a considerable extension of the right of suffrage in Cuba. At pres- ent Cubans can vote if they pay a yearly tax amounting to not less than $5. Now, satd the minister, Spain probably would be willing to go further, and permit persons to vote even if they did not pay any tax, provided they could read and write; in other words, she would scarcely object to a property qualification if the Cubans themselves desire it. That this might be the case was supposable from the fact, as Mr. de Lome explained, that a large por- tion of the inhabitants of the interior of the island, not numerous, however, were very filiterate. That portion of the scheme relating to the tariff of Cuba the minister regarded as ot the utmost importance, not only to the islanders, but also to the merchants of the United States, who had trade relations with Cuba of enormous magnitude. The Official Annouacemen' The official announcement of the reform scheme closes as follows: “The government has not sufficient mo- tive to judge if the time before the appli- cation of reforms in Cuba and Puerto Rico will be short or long, althcugh all the news is satisfactory and the forecast of the incoming peace general. But whatever the conditions may be, the government thinks that it must be prepared to apply them without the slightest delay, when the cpportunity shall arrive, and for that the advice of the council of state will be urgently sought, notwithstanding that the government will not apply the decree until the indispensable conditions favorable for the peace, that Spain desires and will never cease to desire, and that the civilized world hopes for, shall arrive.” —e— NEWSBOYS IN COURT. First Case Under the Recent Order of the Commissioners, The first cases to be called to the atten- tion of the Police Court involving the vio- lation of the recent order of the District Commissioners prohibiting the calling out of the names of newspapers by newsboys on Sunday occurred today. Charles Mc- Cauley, white, and George Dent, Marshal! Johnson and Leroy Gray, all colored, were arrested yesterday for disturbing the quiet in an endeavor to dispose of their stock in’ trade. When arraigned before Judge Kim- ball they entered pleas of not guilty. The order went Into effect yesterday, a leeway of thirty days being allowed from the date it_was signed. The little fellows were not without friends as they stood at the rail of justice, for there were present to look after their interests Mr. Croffut of the Secular League, Gen. William Birney, D. Webster Grow, Maj. M. Pechin, Prof. Hiland C. Kirke and’ the Misses White. Several policemen testified that, acting under orders, they arrested the boys, who were crying the names of the papers in the usual tone. After the case of the District was closed Attorney J. McDowell Carrington, who ap- peared to defend the boys, stated to the court that a question exists whether or not the order of the Commissioners is reaily constitutionai. “The ordinance would be inconsistent,” Attorney Carrington started ma when Judge Kimball interrupted with: “Before vou go into the question of con- stitutionality, Mr. Carrington, I will say that it is customary in first cases under a new law to release the defendants om their Personal honds, after giving them a warn- ing. The question as to the soundness of the law may be argued later.” “What's that?” asked Prosecuting Attor- ney Pugh. “Releasing these defendants on their personal bonds constitutes a con- viction. What good would an argument on the constitutionality of the Commis- sioners’ order do if a conviction had ready been recorded?” “But a discharge is an acquittal,” re- marked the court. “But a commitment is not involved,” added Mr. Pugh. It was decided to continue the cases until Saturday next, the four boys being re- leased on their personal bonds to appear at that time. Their attorney will then en- deavor to convince the court that the order of the Commissioners is without effect. If Judge Kimball holds to the contrary it is probable that the cases will be taken to a higher court by means of habeas corpus preceedings. ——————— GEO. E. GILES’ CLAIM. Insane as the Result of the Ford's Theater Disaster. George E. Giles, who was employed in the record and pension office of the War Department when the old Ford’s Theater building collapsed, is now a patient at St. Elizabeth's Asylum. A claim against the government for $8,000 damages has been filed on behalf of Giles, and it claimed that his insanity was the direct result of the terrible disaster of June 9, 1898. Mr. Giles, the unfortunate clerk, has an aged mother at Watertown, Wis. Some time ago the news was published of the suicide of a Mr. Giles.at Chicago. This was a brother of the man now in 8t. Eliz- abeth’s, and it is said that the suicide was mainly duc to the news received of the fate of George Giles, the claimant. Giles’ narrow escape preyed on his mind, and it is said that this was observed by the chiefs in charge. The associations were too much for him, and he was finally transferred to the pension office, from which he was discharged. His mind con- tinued to be affected until it was necessary to send him to the asylum. Mr. Giles is not a violent patient, and is given many liberties at the asylum, as is usual in such cases. Mr. Giles appears to have been unfortu- nate in not having filed an application at the time the others were filed, but, it is sald, the impression grew among the clerks that the mere fact that they were able to report for duty was it reason, in the opinion of the government officers, to preclude anything like a claim. ——_—- e+ —_____ “Mr, Colman on Duty. Hamilton F. Colman; who was arrested in New York last week, charged with ille- gally having in his possession government newapaper stamps, reported for duty this No other house dees—ever did—or ever Saks and » are giving the men a privilege wil as we quote, can appreciate—because every use now for.an extra pair of sell such sterling qualities for such lew prices $$$ __—____,—__— Company this week that everyone of you One of you can find plenty of Trousers. The entire stock of neat and fancy effects is cnt into two divisions. The finest are offered for less than the cheapest are worth. ‘Those that have been ‘$7, $7.50 and $3—are $4.50 ‘Those that have been 5. $8 and $6.50—are $3.50 30 to 50-inch waist All sizes:—3 § 323 ms. ‘ Saks and Company, “Saks’ Corner.” a Saks and have put “quick-quit” prices dren’s and Ladies’ ‘Company on the broken lines of Chil- Tams and Turbans. We know the reductions genuine. You can freshen up are sensational. But they're your headgear for next to noth- ing—while we'll clear the counters. Ladies’ Fan- Cul aren's Shea Fancy Tartans Leather Tam CES fm all colors — a’ Shanters— ble shape apd ha beats that have been eines teak t have been $125, | “fico, have beom sell- selling at $1, 1.75, $2, $2.25 * Arar ed tng at $8.50— $1.25 anasto Now _xow A8C. AS8c. 25C. Saks and “Saks’ Corner.” Company, A TREST PLUNGED THROUGH An Engineer Killed and Many People Injured in a Railroad Accident. A passenger train on the Cumberland and Pennsylvania railroad plunged through a trestle into George's Creek, W. Va., at midnight Saturday night, killing Engineer John Robert Ross of Western Fort, and painfully injuring Fireman Naman Howard and Conductor Thomas Rowe. The accident occurred near Piedmont and was caused by Ice tearing away the trestle. The engine passed over and then turned upside down, pinning down Ross, whose hand was cut off, head cut and scalded. He died ten hours later. Howard was bruised and scalded terribly and Rowe had his shoulder dislocated. Brakeman Wil- Mam Johnson had his hip hurt and Ex- Mayor Charles F. Dayton of Western Fort had several ribs broken. Nearly every pas- senger was more or less hurt, half a dozen receiving serious cuts and bruises, en MAJOR CLARKSON’S TRIP. Commander of the G. A. R. Visiting Eastern Cities. Major T. S. Clarkson, commander-in- chief of the G. A. R., has left Omaha for an extended official trip to the eastern de- Partments, He was accompanied as far as Chicago by his daughter, Miss Clara Clarkson. He 1s “booked” for visits to the following departments, whose encamp- ments will be in session during his pres- ence, and elaborate arrangements are being made everywhere for his reception and en- tertainment: Rhode Island, at Woon- socket, February 8 and 9; Massachusett: at Worcester, February 10, 11 and 1; Potomac, February 18 and 17, at Washing- ton; Maryland, February 18 and 1%, at Hagerstown; Minnesota, February 2} and 24, at St. Paul. Mr. Clarkson will spend February 14 and 15 at Baltimore with relatives, and while there a reception will be tendered him by a number of citizens. 08 MR. ALLEN OBJECTS. A Resolution Supposed to Refer to the Proposed Gift to Gen. Miles. Serator Allen introduced the following resolution in the Senate Saturday after- noon: “Resolved, That the committee on mili- tary affeirs be, and they are hereby, di- rected to inquire and report if it is lawful for an officer of the regular army of the United States, while holding his official position and receiving compensation from the government therefor, to receive from private citizens valuable presents in com- pensstion for services performed by him in the line of duty; and if so, the said com- mittee be, and they are hereby, directed to report to the Senate a bill prohibiting the acceptance of such a gift during the time such officer is in the actual service of the government.” The resolution, which was agreed to, is understood to refer particularly to the case af Gen. Miles. It is known that a number of influential and wealthy people, with heedqvarters in New York, have for some time past, been raising a fund, the purpose of which is to purchase a handsome resi- derce in this city, to cost in the neighbor- hood of $50,000, to presented to Gen. Miles. A number of wealthy men have subscribed on the ground that Gen. Miles deserved recognition for the firm stand he tovk at the time of the Chicago riots. There laws pfohibiting diplomatic and consular representatives of the government from re- ceiving gifts, and it is understood that if these do not affect officers of the army Serator Allen may introduce a measure that will do so. —_———_-o-___ Chief Engineer Smith Dead. Chief Engineer William S. Smith, United States navy, who for three years had been stationed in Philadelphia as a member of the naval examining board, died yesterday of rheumatism of the heart. He was born in Baltimore sixty-one years ago, enlisted in the navy at the outbreak of the civil war and was assigned to duty as third as- sistant engineer on board the Colorado, ‘North Atlantic squadron. Subsequently he served successively in the New Ironsides, the Powhatan, the Yantic, the Nipsic, dur- ing its service on Darien expedition, and the Monocacy, in the Asiatic fleet; at service in 1875 he was promoted engineer; in the Ossipee and the Kear- sarge, and at San Francisco, where he superintended the construction of the Charleston. Then he was assigned to the Marion and the Lancaster. A widow and one daughter survive him. gi ‘Te Confirm Biack’s Sent. It has become known that the House son of Georgia, recently the populist cand!- date for Vice President, against Renresen- democratic member of the make the report in favor of Mr. Black. —-—__--_____. COFFEE AND SUGAR, The Investigating Committee Adq Journs Until This Morn In the investigation of trusts by Senator Lexow's committee in New York Saturday | after The Star's report closed, Chairman | Lexow announced that Mr. Searles would | be given until 10 a.m. today to answer the | Subpoena of the committee. President Havemeyer was then recalled. He said that the four refineries in Philadelphia, which were absorbed in 1891, still continue in operation. “How many men had you in your employ in New York state at the time of the or- ganization?” “I am unable to tell you.” ‘Were there 10,000 on the East Side?” “I should not think so.” “Is it not true that 7,000 men were at one time discharged?” “It ts not true. We did not at any time have that number employed.” In reply to another question he denied that there were any sugar refineries closed after the consolidation in 1891. “I think,” he sald, “my brother was in error when he said that some of the refin- cries were closed after the consolidation in The witness furthe- testified that prior to the consolidation six factories, employ- ing 3,000 hands, were closed down Mr. Havemeyer then read a long list of figures showing the profit per pouna of re- fining sugar, derived by the company for a | specified number of years. John Bergen, who had becn in the em- ploy of the American Sugar Refining Com- pany, in various capacities, from 1876 to 1894, was next catied_ He said that in 1892 he was in the employ of the sugar company as dock foreman, and that at the time of the formation of the sugar trust, in 1887, between 5.000 and 6,000 men were discharged. Asked as to the number rendered idle by the closing down of the Brooklyn concern, he said 4,600 men were discharged. “That man is a bigger liar than he looks to be,"” said Mr. Havemeyer, as he left the council chamber. ‘The witness said that he understood that one of the closed refineries was now being operated as a coffee mill. Eight refineries were closed, he said, since the formation of the company, and ‘this coffee concern is the only one of them now in operation. John Arbuckle again took the stand and testified that he controlled at least one- quarter of the coffee trade in the United States. Mr. Arbuckle said that he wanted to ex- plain that the price ef coffee was very variable, and gave it as his candid opinion that it was the most speculative business in the world. “Have you any agreement with the other big trms to fix prices?” “No, sir; we have no agreement. fix our own prices.” This ended the work of the committee for the day, and an adjournment was taken until 10 o'clock this morning. —_——__+e-—_____ Death of Mr. Henry L. W News has just been received of the death by heart failure of Mr. Henry L. Whiting, assistant, United States coast and geodcito survey, at his home at West Tisbury, Mass., on February 4. He had been in the service of the coast and geodetic survey for fifty-nine years and hai served under all the superintendenis, from Hassler’s day to the present time. At the time of his death he was a member of the Mississippi river commission and charman of the Massachu- setts topographical Commission. —_+__ OMcial Record of the War. In order to correct misapprehensions re- garding the “Official Record of the War of the Rebellion” the War Department has issued the following explanatory statement: “Under the act of Congress, approved August 7, 1882, 11,000 copies of the War Records were ordered printed, and 8300 were placed at the disposal of members of the Forty-seventh Congress, to be sent to such lbraries, etc., as they should designate; 1,000 copies were directed to be distributed to the several executive depart- ments of the government, and 1,000 to offi- cers of the army and contributors to the work. All these sets have been distributed as directed by law, each rej ntative in the Forty-seventh ing the dis- posal of twenty-one sets of these books and each senator twenty-four sets. Mem- bers of the present have no copies for free distribution to libraries, organiza- tions or individuals; and those authorized We only Ausociated Prenu Accessions. The Pawtucket (R. L) Sunday Post has Joined the Associated Press, and is now recelving its full released report. The Meriden Daily Journal, one of the 5 8 & 2 Hi i H iy i # f