Evening Star Newspaper, April 24, 1897, Page 10

10 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1897-24 PAGES. GOLDENBERG’S “STORE NEWS.” April twenty-fourth, Ladies’ straw sailors & boys’ sailors and hats at about 14 price We have closed out the sample lines of ladies’ straw sailors and boys’ straw sailors and hats of one of the leading makers in Baltimore. 1 We bought them at such an im- mense reduction that we can offer them for about half price, distributing without doubt tie great- est values yet. Just to think, right at the begin- ning of the season and you're given your choice of a lot of ladies’ fine split and Milan straw sailors, in black, blue and white—the very new- est shapes—such as are selling about town as high as $2.25 goat $1.29. Two immense lots have been made of the purchase of boys’ sailors and hats—vou'll find them on center tables. Lot one consists of boys’ plain white, black and blue and mixed straw hats ard sailors—of fine Panama, Sennette, Milan and rough and ready straw— hats which sell for 75c. to $1.25 ‘0 for #2" 48c, Lot two consisting of the very finest Panama, Milan and Sennette straws—which Eye $1.25 to $3 go for O8c Silk sale. Fine silks lowered for a day to the price of the cottony sort—just to make the silk counter extra busy. Special purchases going at “special” prices. Qineh Figured Ch inne ngeable Girard Silks, the appearance of have 1 O° yard. Black brocade satin o—the new large verell parte extremely fashionable—a ve quality—that is worth $1—to day at 69° 2284 Zinch all-silk black satin duchesse— Which has mo equal apywhere under $1 a d-to go for a day at 89° vere a Freneh ti and. trimmiy, taline silk—for —in all the new fouraat Boe. quality everyw fox a day STAM V0. grenadine—very brilliant luster—pure silk— 4 8° yard. 374° splendid: we: for Lining sale. A few special prices showing the cause of this big lining business. None but the fine qualities here. Natural genuine fiber and warranted -t Se. qualtt 124. yard. 33c. yard. Black and colored eleding all @ day at 634c. yard. Yarl-wide heavy twilled selicla, in black and all colors—to go for 6c. yard. French percaline in every desirable shade amt white and black—the 12t%e. sort to go ” othe. yard. Best herringbone hatreloth—the 12%4c. sort to go for day at 64. yard. 1214° lawns 8 Monday morning we put on sale 5.000 yards of fine jaconet and or- gandie Jawns—in the greatest va- riety of exquisitely pretty colorings, with plain and tinted grounds—such goods as have never sold for less than 12}c. yard—for 8c. yard. 25° veilings, 124c. yd. 250 yards of 27-inch black Tuxedo veiling, in a quality which has never before sold for less than 25c. yard, will go Monday at 1214c. yard GOLDENBERG’S, 926-928 7th-706 K Sts. gray herringbone haircloth—to go 2 rustle percaline—in- new light shades—to go for HECHT & COMPANY. “The store where your promise to pay buys as much and for as little as cash.”" NOTE! —the very unusual values which will be ready for you Monday morning. Not much need of cash. Our liberal credit system will enable you to pay for what vou buy on the very easiest terms. Take advantage of it. Millinery on credit. A new idea! A splendid one, too! —for it enables a woman to buy a spring hat even though she has not the ready money. Skirt sale. More of the black figured brilliantine skirts—lined with rustle percaline—bound with velveteen—the $1.98 skirt about town—for $1.29 each. Wide wale cheviot, plain and figured brilliantine and serge skirts—for which You're asked $4.50 about town—here at $2.98 each. Handsome silk brilliantine and silk, Drocaded taffeta silk skirts—the very best linings—the very finest workman- ship—for which others get $9—here at - $6.98 each. 56 *fors 1 Osuits Broadcloth and etamine novelty tailor- made suits—‘‘Eton’’ jackets—ttimmed with Brandenburg braid—silk lined and very nobby and stylish. Just such sults for which you're asked $10 else- where—for Silk shirt waists, $3.49. We place on sale Monday an immense lot of very stylish foulard figured and plain black China and India silk shirt ‘Walsts—with’ detachable white linen collars and cuffs—such as are selling about town for $5—for $3.49 each. Underskirts, 19c. A lot of ladies’ light-weight flannel underskirts—such as usually sell for 50e. and 60c.—go for a ¢ 19c. each. 2 sales underwear. Ap immense lot of dra’ 's, with deep hem and 4 tucks, and handsomely. trim- med muslin corset covers, in elther V or square neck. Every garment shows evidence of careful, painstaking work, and not one is worth under 25¢c. Yet we offer them for just half— a and you can count it one of the greatest values that money ever bought— 1214¢. We give you your unlimited choice of fine muslin, lace and embroidery trim- med gowns, torchon lace and embrotdery trimmed chemises—torchon and embroid- ery trimmed umbrella drawers—V_ or square neck Valenciennes and torchon lace and Swiss embroidery trimmed cor- set covers—umbrella skirts, trimmed with torchon inserting and embroidery. Not @ garment is worth less than 79c. For 49c. Hecht & Company, 515 Seventh Street. ) ) If all laundries were as painstaking and careful as THE YALE what a world of grumbling and dissatisfaction saved! ( Office, 518 roth st. Telephone, 1092. would be It It’s rather risky experimenting with so-called Lemon-Seltzer is and seltzer—and is a 10¢. headache powders and tablets. composed “of pure lemo sure cure for sick headache. apl73m,4 At druggists. Realism in Art. An interesting resume of “Realism in Art” was given at the Columbian Univer- sity yesterday afternoon by Mr. E. C. Mes- ser, the well-known artist. Mr. Messer is here by request to give a series of lectures upon art subjects and his audience yester- day comprised the most of those who had made the request. He will give a lecture next Friday on “Is There a Grammar of Art?” 20° CENTURY 227 TANDEM SIZE, just ont, i nearly “ALL Fitted with the car- riage bracket,it make the finest a DRIVING LAMP exer fold. One racket for elther carriage or cycle is tn- le bra ckets, elther kind, Te. @ealers or sent Express paid o: receipt of price. 20th Century a Co, 17 Watren 8: ‘ap24,my1 wa BETTING AT BENNING Inspector Hollinberger’s Inquiry Into the Matter. There Was Gambling ‘There, Open Solicitation of Bets Was Practiced. Inspector Hollinberger, chief of the local detective corps, has filed with District At- torney Davis a report of his investigation of the alleged violation of the District gambling laws at the Benning race course during the present meeting of the Washing- ton Jockey Club, and Mr. Davis will, in a few days, decide whether he will or will not lay the matter before the grand jury. As stated in The Star, Inspector Hollin- berger, accompanied by several of his men, visited the Benning course Thursday after- noon. They carefully observed the form of bet- ting indulged in, noting the manner of several of the alleged bookmakers and the manner in which they transacted busi- ness, and otherwise preparing themselves to testify both before the grand jury and in court, in the event of the matter being laid before the grand jurors and an indict- ment being found. It is understood tha: Inspector Hollinberger made no suggestion to District Attorney Davis, merely report- ing what he and his men had observed and done. It is also understood that the inspector reported that there had been no solicitation on the part of the so-called bookmakers, and no public display of odds. On the Sly. He is said, however, to have informed Mr. Davis that while there has been ro solicitation of bets by the alleged book- makers, thty have accepted money, the name or initials of the persons depositing the money noted on a sheet specially pre- fared, together with the amounts deposited, the amounts offered against them and. the names of the horses bet on. At the same time Inspector Hollinverger explained that no receipts were given for the money de- posited, or any token exchanged, further explaining that where the name or financial responsibility of the speculator was known to the receiver of the money bet no money Was required to be deposited. Then, Mr. Davis was informed tuat successful specu- lstors were as a rule paid off at the track immediately affer the races played by them had been decided. In the Miller case, in which Mr. Davis appeared as counsel for the defendant, Judge Cole's decision that. pool selling and bookmaking constitute the setting up of a gaming table, and are, therefore, in vio- lation of the act of January 31, 1884, was affirmed by the Court of Appeals. It is ad- mitted that if the form of betting indulged in at the Benning track is in violation of any law ft ‘s in viotalion of the first sec- tion of the act of 1883. The Law. That section is as follows: “Every per- son who shall in the District of Columbia set up or keep any gaming table, or any house, vessel or place on land or water for the purpose of gaming, or gambling device commonly called A. B. C., faro bank, E. O., roulette, equality, keno, thimbles or ‘ttle joker,” or any kiad of gambling table or gambling device, adapted, de- vised and designed for the purpose of play- ing any game of chance for money or prop- erty, or who shall induce, entice or permit any person to bet or play at or upon any such gaming table or gambling device, or on the side or against the keeper thereof, shall, en conviction, be adjudged guilty of misdemeanor, and shail be punisned by im- prisonment for a term not more than fire years. Miller, wiio was prosecuted by Mr. A. A. Birney, then Gistrict attorney, was charged not with bookmaking, although he con- ducted a book at the Benning track, but with setting up a gaming table against the provisions of section one of the act of 1883. But when the form of betting now practiced at the Benning track was called to his attention last spring and fall, Mr. Birrey, as district attorney, concluded, so it is claimed, that it was not in violation of the act of 1883. And that, too, it 1s seid, although his attention was called to the fourth section of the act by those who ccmplained that the law was being vio- lated. What Gaming Is. The latter section of the act is as fol- lows: “All games, devices or contrivances at which money or any other thing shall be bet or wagered shall be deemed a gam- ing table within the meaning of this act; and the courts shall construe the preceding section liperally, so as to prevent the mis- chief intended to be guarded against.’ Whether or not Mr. Davis will agree with his predecessor in this matter is, of course, a matter of conjecture, but it is believed that he will lay the matter before the grand jury, and allow that body to decide the question. If he does so, it is more than probable that the grand jurors will conclude that the form of betting com- plained of constitutes a prima facie viola- tion of the act of 184%, and will, therefore, indict one or more persons. In that event the courts will, of course, be called upon to decide the controversy. The managers of the Washington Jockey Club, men of the highest standing, have permitted the betting on legal advicé that it Is rot illegal, and the question having heen raised, they are desirous that it shall be finally determined by the courts before the next race meeting, the latter part of November. Therefore, they will do what they can to obtain a final decision before then, and will welcome the making of a test case, they having no desire to willfully violate any law. If he ever does, Mr. Davis will probably lay the matter ‘before the grand jury during the coming week. ee Cinderella by Children. A large number of children, in which there was a goodly sprinkling of residents of a more sedate age, witnessed the annual performance of the pretty legend, “Cinder- ella,” by Prof. Sheldon’s pupils, at the Columbia Theater yesterday afternoon. The cast was very well placed in the hands of capable children, and the songs, recitaticns and, of course, the dances, were enjuyable in the extreme. Although encores were not allowed, the applause throughout was al- most continuous. The story was splendidly staged, while the costumes of the children reflected the effectiveness of the setting. Baby Edna Danforth made a pretty little Cinderella and was clever and amusing in everything she did. The other characters were: Clorinda, Lillie Hughes; Thisb:, Pansy Willson; Pedro, Willie Newton; the Prince, Daisy Waring; his attendants, Grace Kes- model, Viva Naviluese, Albert Coryell; the old baron, Chester Smith; Cinderella's fairy gedmother, Nellie Hunt. The children par- ticipating in the play were Joseph Ireland, Andrew Duffy, Minnie and Lottie Brak- hagen, Arthur Seipp, Edna Corson, Ethel Lanman, Eva Casey, Estelle Lowry, Alice Smith. Edward Jordan, Adeline Culp, Agnes Jordan, Elsie Jordan, Charles Stevenson and Maud Fowler. The fairies were Lillie Hughes, Alice Smith, Adeline Culp, Minnie Brakhagen, Lilien Acorn, Edna Corsan, Estelle Lowry, Flora Butler, Agnes Jordan, Grace Kes. model, Pansy Willson, Eva Casey, Mar- guerite Butler, Mamie Armitage, ' Lottie Brakhagen, Maud Fowler, Daisy Waring, aes Lanman, Elsie Jordan and Sadie Top- ley. ———— St. George’s Day. St. George’s day was observed yester- day by English societies throughout the country. The Washington order of St. George's Sons, Columbia Lodge, No. 397, drank to the health of Queen Victoria at a banquet, held at Selby’s Hotel, at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Gth street. Beside the local members of the society, invited guests from Chicago and New York were present. Chairman J. M. Stevens acted as toastmaster. After the menu had been discussed, toasts were drunk to the President of the United States and her majesty, the queen. “The Land of Our Adoption” was responded to by Alfred B. Welch. Numerous other toasts were drunk, and then the Britons gave themselves up to unrestrained enjoyment. Songs were sung, impromptu speeches made, and general good fellowship reign- ed. Every ditty and every speech was followed with three cheers for “Our gra- elous queen; long. may she live.” —_————_— If you want anything, try an ad:-in The Star. If anybody has what you- wish, you will get an answer. - EXCITEMBNT REIGNS Talk of Another Tynching by Alex- andria, PROTECTING MR, LACEY'S HOUSE The Coroner's Jury Investigates the Hanging. of McCoy. OTHER LOCAL NOTES Evening Star Bureau, No. 529. King st. Bell Telephone No. 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 24, 1897. Excitement reigned supreme in Alex- andria again last night, and for a while it looked as if more trouble would be had, but, Yortunately, it did not materialize. Shortly after 8 o'clock word was telephoned to The Evening Star bureau that the residence of Mr. John Lacey, whose little daughters were ravished by Joe McCoy, the negro lynched by the mob yesterday morning, was about to be attacked by negroes, who were seeking revenge for the death of Mc- Coy. A squad of policemen under Sergt. Smith at once hastened to the residence of Mr. Lacey, where a crowd of more than 300 persons had gatheréd, they having heard the same rumor. On investigation it was found that several colored men were seen to run from the stable and back yard, and it was believed that they were about to burn the place out. They got away without doing any damage, however. Had they been caught tt is believed that they would have been summarily dealt with. The negroes were very much excited all during the day, and this was very much increased by the result of the coroner’s inquest last night. which found that McCoy had met his death at the hands of a mob unknown to the jury and that the police force had.done ail in their power to save him from the noose. The Alexandria Light Infantry was quiet- ly ordered out’ by the mayor and Meld at the armory ‘until after 11 o'clock, when they were dismissed: About 100 perscns’ gathered in front of Demaine'’s undertaking establishment a>out 7 o'clock, when the coroner’s jury assem- bled to investigate the lynching of Joseph McCoy, the negro ravisher, who was s0 summarily dealth with. The following gen- tlemen, with Mr. Louis Brill as foreman, composed the jury: C. J. W. Summecs, Charles T. Smith, Edgar Warfield, jr., W. L. Allen and Julius Dienelt. Dr. Wm. M. Smith was the first witness. He told of having performed the autopsy with Dr. Snowden, and gave it as his opin- ion that the negro had died from strangula- tion, and the bullet wounds would not have been fatal, nor would the other wounds on the head and body have had a fatal effect. Dr. Snowden’s testimony was the rame as Dr. Smith's. Lieut. Smith told of the raid on the station house, and all the details were brought out as they appeared in The Star of yesterday. Officers Knight, Lyles, Wilkinson and Davis and Constazle Web- ster, and J. H. Strider, R. E. Knight ard Wm. H. F. Beckham, ‘The Star's Alexan- dria_representativét ppictured | grapaically the entire scene ffdHi 10 o'clock at night until 3 o'clock the Hext morning, sfter the disturbance had qui¢ted down. None of these gentlemen cola swear positively as to the identity of Atiy parzicular person in the mob, so great § the excitement. After being out Wajf'an hour, the jury re- turned the followifik’ Verdfet: “We, the jury, ffdin the evidence, find that the deceased, “Joseph McCoy, cume to his death from strafigulation at the bands of parties unkno: © the jury, and we further tind, from"the evidence produced, that the officers of the police force did all in their power to pep’ ct the prisoner.” Various Rumors. The repairs to ‘tHd’station house made necessary by the gémfolishing of the win- dows and doors. by,,the. mob haye avout been completed: --Crowdz of people have again taday visited thescenes of the Iyich- ing, among whom ligve peen a number of Washingtonians. ;, 7 Last night crowds stood on the street corners discussing the lynching. ‘Ihere was a great deal of talk of organizing a crowd and proceeding to Fairfax Court House, where Lewis, the assailant of Mrs. Riedel, is confined in jail. Chief Webster of the police force notified the Fairfax authori- ties of this fact: It was also rumored that an indignation meeting had been held on the “Hill” in the southwestern part of the city, and that several inflammatory speech- es were made. After the first excitement at Mr. Lacey's home on South Washington street lad abated about two hundred and fifty nien spent the night on the commons adjoining Mr. Lacey's home, and it is safe to say that if any attempt had been made to harm Mr. Lacey or his family there would have been serious trouble. A dispatch was received here last night from Adjutant Gereral Anderson, in which he stated that no action on the recent lynching had been taken nor would there be any so far as he was advised. Judge J. K. M. Norton of the corporation court has received a telegram from Governor Charles T, O'Ferrall asking him to send him full particulars of the lynching. ‘The governor also states in this telegram that he thought it very strange that in a city like Alexandria, with a police force ot twenty-one men and one of the best mili- tary companies in the state, such a lynching cculd have occurred. Judge Nor- ton has written Governor O'Ferrall a full account of the affair. The condition of little Annie Lacey, the youngest child, who was thought to be dying yesterday after- noon, is ‘somewhat improved today, al- though she is not. entirely out of dan- ger. The crowd which it was said would leave here for Fairfax last. night did not mate- rialize, as shortly after 8 o'clock it was rumored oa the street that Sheriff Gordan of Fairfax had notified the authorities here that he would bring Lewis’ here on the train arriving at 9:18 for safe keeping. Long before the train arrived a large crowd had collected at the depot. When the ‘train arrived the sheriff and his prisoner were not upon it. In a short while reports of every description were circulated around town in regard to Lewis. One was that the sheriff would arrive over the pike with his prisoner. Today the excitement has somewhat abated, but the trial of Lewis at Fairfax Court House on Moriday’ and its outcome are being freely discussed. It is expected that a number of persons from this city will attend the trial. Wants to Loente. Mr. C. S. Miller of Tiffin, Ohio, calied at Alexendria today i the interest of the Miller and Du Bois Refrigerator Car Com- pany. Mr. Miller says his company is de- sirous of securing)aysuitable location for the manufacturing tf refrigerator cars and refrigerating hwachines. The plant when fully equipp& will be a very large concern. There wil plenty of capital back of it, he say&%- Tne company also controls several otMef patents, which will still further-add’ tefthe plant, Poliés‘ Court. The following cages: were disposed of in police court this morning: Mary Simms and Mary Lee, chiftged with being drunk and disorderly, fins each. Henry Ham- mond, charge, drum and disorderly, fined $5 or thirty days injail. . ow Bage?Ball. The Virginias, crack ball team of this city, have orgaftized for the. season. They have changed*the name of the team to the “Centrais.” ©Sfr. Nick Shyrock was elected manager. The Centrals are de- sirous of arranging games with the strong amateur teams in this city or Washington. Challenges addressed to Mr. Shyrock, care Evening Star bureau, 520 King’ street, will receive prompt repliés. The team is com- posed of the following well-known local players: B, Shacklett, H. Shacklett, 0, Shacklett, ‘W.-Penn, H. Beach, C. Baum- gardner, F. Garvey; W. Butler and E. General and Persoval Notes. _ John Clagett, 2 well-known colored man of this city, suffered » stroke of paralysis at his home this morning, and is in a crit- ical condition. > ‘An interesting. service was held at the |. M. EB. Church: South last night. Messrs. F. B. Woodward, Frunk Israel and Rev. W. R. Andrews of Washington were present and rendered a splend!d musical program.” AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Fire Discovered in .2 Historic Old House. Local Notes of General Interest From Across Rock Creek Bridge Told in Brief. Shortly before 2 o'clock yesterday after- noon a fire was discovered in the two-story rear frame addition to 3150 U street, the house formerly occupied by Gen. U. S Grant, but now occupied by the family of Col. John A. Joyce, the well-known poet. The person discovering the fire quickly boarded an electric car and turned in the alarm from box 73, at the corner of 32d and Q streets. The engines responded promptly, and in short order had the fire extinguished, the chemical engines being used, the blaze not being large enough to turn the hose on. The fire was near the rcof of the frame addition, which was sep- arated fully six feet from the main build- ing, which was rather fortunate, as the blaze did not touch the main brick struc- ture. Tne origin of the fire is unkn. wn. The damage amounted to about $30. Policy Case. Andrew Smith, a colored waiter, was ar- rested by Policeman Harrison, upon the complaint of Policeman Watson, and lock- ed up on a charge of promoting policy. ‘The negro worked at times in a saloon near the Baltimore and Potomac rail- read depot, and has been suspicioned of carrying plays across to the policy dens at Rosslyn. When searched at the police sta- tion $2.75 in money was found on him. The prisoner took his arrest very coolly, and sent a messenger ont for cigars and “ note to his employer informing him of his in- carceration. Pleasant Surprise. There was a pleasant surprise party given last evening to Miss Florence Long- necker of 1663 Valley street by a number of her friends. The evening was spent in games of all kinds, and at the close re- freshments were served in abundance to all. Among those present- were Misses Brown, Johnson, Schaffer, Kepler, Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. Mertz, Messrs. E. Brown, H. Myers, J. Mutchler, E. Kettner, Trunnel and Benj. Brown. Policemen Laid Up. Policeman Lake met with a mishap Thursday evening while on duty. He was near the power house of the Georgetown and Tenleytown ratiroad when a savage mastiff made a lunge at him. It was short- ly before midnight, and as the beast made a jump the officer struck him with his baton, sending him off yelping. In mak- ing the swipe at the dog the officer lost his balance and fell on a stone, wrenching and spraining his left wrist badly. He re- mained on duty, but last evening was forced to go off. Policeman Hileary Smith, who broke his arm several weeks ago while attempting to break in a colt, is reported to be improv- ing. Sergeant Harry Volkman, who has been confined to his home for several weeks, is also reported to be improving. Policeman Berryman ts off on the sick list, while Policeman Eli Riley of the county mounted force is enjoying a leave. Notes. Rev. W. ©. Alexander, D.D., the pastor of the West Street Presbyterian Church, will occupy his pulpit at the services to- morrow for the first time in two weeks. He has been on the sick list, and, after spending a week at Atlantic City, returns home very much improved in health. It is understood that the Georgetown and Tenleytown Railroad Company shortly in- tends to renovate and improve its roll- ing stock. —__+.—_—_. THE INDIAN BILL. Amendments Non-Con- curred In. The House yesterday completed the con- sideration of the Senate amendments to the Indian appropriation bill and sent the bill to conference. The main ccntention, as on the day before, centered about the Sen- ate proposition to open the Uncompahgre Indian reservation under the mineral land laws. Finally an amerdment was recom- mended te the effect that no corporation should be allowed to obtain possession of those ‘gilsonite deposits, but that the government should lease the lands in lim- ited areas and for limited terms of years. ‘The Senate amendment striking from the Hovtse bil! the proviston for the ratification of the oil and gas leases made by the council of the Seneca Indians last Decem- ber was, after a sharp debate, disagreed to. Messrs. Sherman ot New York, Curtis of Kansas and Allen of Mississippi were ap- pointed conferees. Under the resolution adopted earlicr in the day the Speaker appointed the fol- lowing committee to attend the Grant tomb dedication exercises at New York: The Speaker, Messrs. Low, Cummings, Payne, McClellan, Dingley, Bailey, Hitt, McMillin, Dalzell, Allen, Burton, Hartman, Mercer, Walker of Virginia, “McCleary, Brewer, Overstreet, Fitzpatrick, Sulloway, Dins- more, Barthoidt, Tate, and Ridgely ‘of Karsas. ——_+-+______ If you want anything, try an ad. in The Star. If anybody has what you wisa, you will get an answer. = —_>+—__ To Show Cause. Upon the suggestion of District Attorney Davis, Judge Cox today ordered A. J. Far- ley, the committee of Elizabeth Munroc, an alleged lunatic, to show cause the 3d of next month why he shall not be punished for contempt of court in failing to pay the auditor's fees and oyher charges ordered to be puid. Some Senate en Electing a Secretary. An election for secretary of Columbia Typographical Union to succeed Mr. C. M. Robirson, who has been appointcd chief Proof-reader in the government printing office, began this afterncon at 1 o'clock. The voting is by chapels, and the polls will remain open until 7 p.m. There are three candidates—Messrs -W. W. Maloney, the acting secretary; William M. Garrett and E. B. Kelly. Much interest is taken in the election, and as there are .a large number-of ballots to be counted it is ex- pected the result will not be known until some time tomorrow. —————_ Petition Denied. Judge Cox today refused to remove Mr. Job Barnard from the receivership of the National Life Maturity Insurance Com- pany, denying the petition of Edwin B. Reinhold and other certificate holders in tat matter. The court, however, signed an order allowing all creditors to intervene in the suit filed by Hume and others against the company. == ee To Use X Rays. An effort will be made this afternoon by the surgeons of the Emergency Hospital to locate, by means of the X rays, the nail which was swallowed by a lather while at work a few days ago, and who went to the hospital for’ relief. Thus, far the man-has’ declined to divulge his name. a ! Removing His Body. _ ; The body of the late Representative Wm. 8. Holman, who, as stated in The Star, died Thursday, will leave this afternoon at 3:40 o'clock, by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, for the family residence, near Aurora, Ind., near which the interment will take place tomorrow afternoon. The members of Mr. Holman’s family will be accompanied by the committee of the House appointed by Speaker Reed for thé purpose, viz, Messrs. McMillin, ond, Zenor, Stark, Robinson: of Indiana, Dan- forth, Bland, Bromweéll, Ellis, and Alexander. The ments will be in charge of the sergeant-at-arms of the House. S Dan't delay; always be on time, for prevention is better than cure. coughs and colds and such af- fectlons of the throct and lungs as lead to con- sumption are cured by Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup. reat Pittsburg Failure Sale. Fire Added to the Flames. ur Fire Sale Prices Eclipsed. Fuller & Moore, the well-known Pittsburg, Pa., dry goods house, failed April 5. Their stock. consisting of $30,000 worth of Dry Goods, Ladies’ and Men’s Furnishings, Silks, Velvets, Lace Curtains, Marseilles Spreads, Corsets, Hosiery, etc., is now in our possession, bought of the re- ceivers at a ridiculously low figure. Here is a chance for genuine bargains. The people of Washington have never struck such a snap. Below we name a few prices as a sample to show how we intend slaughtering the entire stock all is disposed of. 10c, Ladies’ Summer Vests. SOc. Large Ready-made Sheets % coetetoeeaentntenteteceategeatetetegeapatgeattetetetbetrdradegraatrgrteteatneatnana asocetntrrotots Motor en rlr rr 10c. Pillow Cases. . 25e. 6-4 Table Ofleloth 12%e. 12%gc. Men's, Ladies’ or Child's Hose. ..5c. $1 White Marseilles Spreads. 48e. 0c. India Linen. 7dc. Gloria Umbrellas. ... Be. 10c. Silk Ribbons. 25e. Cassimere Pants Cloth. 12e. %e. White or Drab Corse $1.50 Children’s Eiderdown Coats. Be. 2c. Colored Silk Ties or Bows. Se. Bleached Towel Crash Mae. 50c. Colored Laundered Shirts. $1.50 Wool Underskirts. 890. 25e. Gents’ Gauze Shirts. 20 ‘iped Bed Ticking 5 9c, 0c. Damask Table Linen. SOc. Gen. Black Briliiantine. Be. 12%c. Perealine Lining. $2.50 Child's Cloth Coats... Yard-wide Bleached Cotton, good as Fruit of the Loom......5¢. Ladies’, Gents’ and Children’s Wool Under- wear at 33c. on the Dollar. ale Begins Monday, April 26, At 9:30 A.M, =-A O12 Tth Street NW. Sessenongongontongeceoatessoaseeseeseetiasoaseeseasentenoagoagontoaseeteesecseeseeseeseeteesectoaseagenteatoatonteageateatontnnt seat ao Stick to the store that sees you get satisfaction. You will stick to us then—for we put your satisfaction above every other consideration. We are not content to march along in the general procession. We want to lead—we do lead. We offer you greater facilities than anybody else. We are the only complete House Furnishers in Washington. We do not make a specialty of one line—but of all lines—everything that the house needs. It is all offered at the same close prices —and it is all of the same reliable qualities. You have got a chance now to put us to the test. . Mattings are needed. See what we have to show and to say. Very few stocks in the country as large and as varied as ours. We lay all Mat- tings free. A Refrigerator is needed. By careful judg- ment in selecting our line we have none but the best brands—experience with them teaches us they are the best. A Baby Carriage is wanted now more than at any other time in the year. We have boiled down all the makes to three as containing all the features of bestness in Baby Carriages. These three give us a variety of styles second to none. Your credit is good. House & Herrmann, Liberal Furnishers, Cor. 7th and I Streets. : : 3 = of How We Undersell. Some notable causes must un- derlie the wonderful success we have attained here. The reason is just this—steady, persistent, consistent UNDERSELLING. We keep a close watch upon prices. We keep prices down. You'll always find “Mertz prices” lower, You'll always find “Mertz qualities” higher—nearer the top notch of perfection.. When we say *10 for a Made-to-measure Suit we are quite sure that you'll be surprised. at the goodness of the quality. = Our $15 Made-to-measure Suits are the kinds for which other tailors ask $20. Your money back if the Suit does not fit. Mertz and Mertz, New Era Tailors, It’s No Secret. SSSOSSOSOSSOSS OOS OOO SSoooece } | DSOSSSOGS SH TOOSOHHSGHHO