Evening Star Newspaper, April 24, 1897, Page 13

= THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY, AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, Cor. i 8, by The Ev Star New: 8. H. icAUFYMANN) Pres't.” New York Office, 49 Potter Building. _—— ‘The Evening Star ts served to subscribers in the elty by carriers, on thelr own account, at 10 cents per week, or 44 per month. Copies at the gounter 2 cents each. By mal—anywhere in the United States or Canada—postage prepaid—60 cents $1 per year, with (Entered at th Part2. Che. # ering Star. Pages 13-24. t Washingtoa, D. C., as second-class mail matter.) €7-All mail subscriptions must be paid In advance. Rates of advertising made known on applieatio: WASHINGTON, D. ©C., SATURDAY, APREL 24, 189¥—TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. and proBabfp fruf$tuffp cfaimed, tBaf no offer netospaper in f§e counfrp goes info so farge BS RRB RB Az wBa” VICTOR sides. make better wheels than features. Victor dealers wi This is the Bicycle country. There are a thousand and odd American makers. BICYCLES Finest of all fine wheels in the world. England, and worse. Why not get intelligent on this bicycle question? l help you. “Hurrah” talk is absent in Victor arguments. We use, perhaps, more wheels than all the world be- England comes next, but we No country on earth can beat us when we set out to do our worst! Our characteristic extravagance shows, not in the use of the wheel—but in letting our makers of everything charm us with butterfly shine. rainbow tint of one and the setting sun color of perhaps another wheel is urged as a reason for your owning it. Nonsensical fads are exploited as important and necessary And so the claims and clamor go. The Vicor makers and Every claim is backed by sound mechanical sense. Bit by bit—you’ll be shown the wheel. The difference between case hardened machine steel and oil tem- pered and hardened crucible steel will be pointed out. Comparisons with other makes are helpful—to Victors. CLINE BROS., Agents for Victor Bicycles, 909 Pennsylvania Ave. —_—___—__. — Ly a aw a ov ov cd | | i SOOSO OS OS GOOF 9OH9S9SH SSO 00005 O89 9650000 rd WHOLESALE PRODUCE MARKET. Butter Still Lower—An Advance Look- ed For. ‘The feature of the local wholesale mar- ket today ts a further decline in butter, the rroduce being from one to two cents @ pourd lower tcday then it was a week ago. Butter is quite firm at the prevailing prices, however, and it is not unlikely to advance during the coming week, such low prices being unheard of before at this seascn. Cheese is selling for the same prices it has sold for during the past month or so, and no change is anticipated. Eggs are also uncharged in price, al- though they are likely to advance slightly. Poultry is very steady, but at practically unchanged prices. Phe same is also true of vegetables and fruit. On the whole, the market is very well supplied ana prices are Sputter—Elgin extras, 18 cents a pound; choice, 17; firsts, 16; seconds, 15; bakers’ choice stock, 13 to 15; New York tubs, 14; dairy print, 16; western, 14; Maryland and Virginia creamery, 16; dairy packed, 15. Cheese—Full cream, large, 13 gents a pound; it 133, and ponys, 14 edits. Ege: b: sh, 10 cents a dozen; = per lb., 7: spring, 20 to 23; live, per lb., 7 to 8; winter chicks, live, 12 to 13; capons, large, 11 to 12; slips, 9. Old fowls—Drawn, per Ib., 7 to 8; undrawn, per Ib., 7; live, per Ib., 6% to 7; roosters, live, 4 to 5. Ducks—Dressed, per Ib., 10 ; lve, large, per Ib., old, 10; live, spring, young, % to 10. Geese—Live, per Ib., 6 to @%; dressed, 6 to 8. Vegetables and fruits—Cauliflower, per bbl., $2.50 to $3; kale, per box, Se. to Tic. celery, fancy, per box, SOc. to T5c.; celery, medium, per doz., 25¢. to 40c.; celery, com- mon, per doz. Ic. to 25c.; squash, per box, 75c. to $1.25; beans, per box, $1.25 to $2; lettuce, per bbl., $1.50 to $2; per basket, Tec. to $1 potatoes, New York, per bush., ‘2c. to 32c.; Maryland and Virginia, bush., Ze. to 30c.; culls, per bush., 20c. to 2W5c.: sweet potatoes, fancy, per bbl., $1 to $1.25; No. 1, T5c. to S5c.; culls, 35c. to 40c.; yams and haymons, bbl., 60c. to T5c.; tomatoes, per crate, Florida, $1.50 to $2.50; beets, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.50; cabbage, per 100, $ to $4.50; new, per bbl., 40c.; onions, Ber- muda, per cwate, $1.40 to $1.50; yellow, per bbl., $1.25 td $1.40; yellow, new, per bush., 40c. to @5c.; turnips, per bbl., 50c. to T5c,; beans, white, New York mediums, $1 fo $1.10; New York peas, $1 to $1.10; marrow, $1.20 to $1.25; Virginia, white, 75¢.; white, mixed, 50c.; colored, 5c. to 60c.; black-eyed peas, per bush., 70c. to 80c.; apples, $1.50 to $4 a barrel; oranges, Florida, fancy, bright, per box, $4 to $4.50; Messina, per box, $3.50 to $5;Valencia, cases, $3 to $4.50; tangerines, box, $7 to $10; femons, Sicily, per box, #2 to $5; cranberries, per box, $1.50 to $2; Jersey, Per Dbl, $% to $5.50; Cape Cod, per bbl., $5.50 to Beef and other meats—Live cattle, from 2 to 4 3-4 cents a pound; lamb, 4 to 8 cents; sheep, 3 to 6; cows with calves, $25 to $35; calves, 3 to 6 1-2 cents a pound; dressed hogs, 3 to 6 cents a pound. —— WITHIN AN ACE OF DEATH. The Wonderful Adventures of Michael Kelly in Cuba. Michael J. Kelly, the Philadelphian who left Havana a fortnight ago for the in- surgent camp and was strung up on a charge of being a spy, but finally mandged to escape, was interviewed on his arrival at Havana yesterday. He confirmed the adventure, but was reticent when ques- tioned as to his reasons for going to the insurgent camp. He denies, however, that he had any understanding or contract with the Cuban junta in New York. He says that he went out from Havana alone, and joined the insurgent forces as an electrician. After a few days he was sent with a sergeant and twelve men on an alleged mission to meet Syivester Scovel, who the insurgents said had just landed. After the party had gone a few leagues from the camp the sergeant halted his men near an old well, accused Kelly, so he says, of being a spy, stripped him abso- lutely naked, shot him, and,-believing that he was dead, put a rope around his neck and hung him over the open well. z ‘The rope broke and he fell forty feet. ‘The water was up to his armpits. The in- surgents then dropped stones on him, but fortunately these missed him. They then rode away, and about midnight he escaped from the well and walked through the rain several miles to a Spanish outpost, where he presented himself nude, with a view of surrendering under the amnesty decree. When the commandant called out to the Serreieteteeeteets es CREDIT Sarat etbeke reel Established 1846. Cut Prices —sounds strange to speak of a bargain on credit, but we're given to creating sensations. Our whole business is a revela- tion to many. Think of buying strictly first-class Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry on small weekly payments at prices 15 to 25 per cent less than cash jewelers ask. = Double Ring pally —the new style Gen- ox. tleman's Ring—2 genuine full-cut dia- monds and 4 genuine rubles, emeralds or sappbires—mounted in 14-karat gold. A regu- Jar $20 ring for $13. $1.50 cash; 50c. week. 3-Stone Ring . —a Fine Carved Riag in a new style, with 3 full-cut diamonds— very handsomely got- ten up. A regular $16 "102 = $1 cash; 50c. week. $10 worth, $1.00 down, 50c. weekly. $15 worth, $1.50 down, 75c. weekly. $25 worth, $2.50 down, 75c. weekly. $50 worth, $5.00 down, $1.00 weekly. $75 worth, $7.50 down, $1.50 a $100 worth, $10.00 down, $2.00 weekly. CASTELBERG’S National Jewelry Co., 1003 Pa. Ave.--=-Next Star Office. Baltiraore House, 108 N. Eutaw street. at | to the the guard to receive him Kelly was frightened. He ran and was fired at. The Spanish started in pursuit, and he was finally caught and taken into camp. The com- mandant, on learning why he had run off and after hearing his story, treated him, Kelly says, with all consideration, gave him food and clothing, furnished him with a bed, and kept him comfortably until the order for his release arrived. Kelly’s head was grazed in several places by .bullets, his face and eyes are burned and punctured: with powder, and his hair, formerly an auburn, ts now almost white. He says the insurgents robbed him of a money belt containing $600, but this latter statement is discredited, because when he originally left Havana en route for the in- surgent camp he neglected to settle his hotel bill. He intends to return to the United States next week. He saye the Spanish officers treated him much better than he could have expected under all-the circumstances. oe ee DEBOE CHOSEN AT FRANKFORT. Bolting Republicans Give Him the Caucus Nomination. The Kentucky republican joint legislative caucus last right nominated William J. Deboe about midnight. Baird, the gold democrat, was present, and there were sume paired absentees. Baird was ruled out in the count necessary to elect, but they al- lowed him to vote nevertheless. Rev. Mr. Grider was the first man to turn to -De- boe, who started out with thirty-one votes, within five of the number needed for nom- ination. Holt showed weakness from the begin- ning, and the vote for the others was scarcely worth mentioning. After the twenty-fourth ballot it was de- ciget that the lowest man should be drop- On the twenty-sixth ballot Evans was dropped. Deboe was still within five of an election, and the bolters could have nom- inated him. On the twenty-eighth ballot the bolte=s came in and settled the mat- ter. Hissem, seconded by J. W. Bailey of the Holt side, moved to make the nomina- tion unanimous. Mr. Lieberth, the Hoit leader, said something very like a threat against this man being nominated by those who had defeated the nominee. Amid the wild midnight scene that foi- lowed, Deboe, the nominee, was brought in and ‘nade a stirring speech of thanks. Holt and Lewis also came in and made speeches. 'W. J. Deboe, the nominee, Is about fifty years old, a native of Crittenden county, where he was a practicing county physt- clan for a number of years. His first po- litical prominence was his election to the state senate four years ago, — MAYOR STRONG NOTIFIED. Secretary Sherman Asks That Ac- commodations Be Provided for the Diplomats. Mayor Strong of New York has received the following communication: DEPARTMENT OF STATE, ‘Washington, D. C., April 22, 1897. Hon. William L. Strong, Mayor, New York clty. My Dear Sir: There has been a good deal of foolish matter printed in the papers here about the question of etiquette as to whether the President and his cabinet should precede the ambassadors of foreign countries and other members of the diplo- matic corps in the procession to the tomb of General Grant. Julian Pauncefote and the French ambas- sador that the alleged struggle for prece- dence between the members of the cabinet and the diplomatic corps is pure fictition. ‘The ambassadors have made no request or claim in regard to the matter of lence, and I am advised by one of them that they will not participate in the procession, but will take whatever position is assigned them on the stand where the ceremonies of dedication are to be conducted. I wish you would give notice to the gen- tlemen c! with the duty of seats to the different invited guests of the city that they should laces por pes proper pl nat as well as yr ers of foreign ithout any preference to on oe et wi core Tors aver another. Very” truly youre," jor Btrong said that neither: he nor mation from Sir Tike Doe. os gard to the precedent at the .. oe Frank R. Hadley, "ex-treasurer of the Bennett and Columbia mills, died at New Bedfe Mass., yesterday. Warrants were issued. for his arrest a few days ago for making false returns, IN -THE -HOUSE Interesting Scenes in the Lower Branch of Congress. TES PECULIAR CHARM: FOR VISITORS . They Enjoy Sitting in the Seats of the Mighty. BEFORE THE OPENING HOUR Written for The Evening Star., The House of Representatives seems to have a peculiar charm for visitors to the National Capitol. The reason is clear. The Senate chamber is always held sacred from their intrusions. The hai of the House, however, is ever open to them when the House is not in session. They tread its aisles early and late, studying its decora- tions and paintings and eagerly scanning the names of the members fnserted in the desks. Ladies frequently mount the ros- trum and place themselves inthe Speaker's chair. It is an honor eagerly sought when the Hovse is nct in session. A description of the scenes in the House from early morn until nightfall will inferest all who have visiced the south wing of the Capitol. The doors of the hall are thrown open at 9 o'clock every morning by John T. Chan- @y. He is a republican, who has been a special employe of the House for nearly thirty-five years. Mr. Chamcey*is sudve and gentlemanly and extremely popular. As soon as the doors are opened visitors enter the chamber. Some of them are reg- ular habitues. They march up the aisles. cccupying the chair of eome»member, and read the Congressional Record, which is always placed on files beneath the desks. There is a peculiar satisfacyion upon their faces as they loll in the-easy chairs and assume the airs of statesmen. Indeed, one of them, whom the employes face- tiously call ‘‘the jack of clube,” chided a guide the other day because he did not point him out to visitors as one of the members of the House. Careless members frequently leave pads of House paper upon thelr Gesks. These are seized with avidity by the early habitue. He finds a pen ard ‘Wwrités a letter to some far-away acquatwtance. Visitors imagine that he is a metifber writing to his constituents, and this -gratifies his vanity. Preparing tor Werk. At 9 o'clock the pages of the House are required to be present. 'Phéy Place the Records upon the file of Wach répresenta- tive, and see that the inksfands wre filed. This is done under the supervision of the chief page, At 10 o'clock{there ‘is a roll call of the pages in the Wpegker's lobby. They. fall in line like so! afid answer the roll call, Here, if ne , they. ne- ceive special instructions as to tieir duties during the day. Meantime members of the House begin to appear. They hang theif hats‘and over- coats in the cloak room, ang.agsort their morning mails at their desks, Some bring their secretaries and digfate Pape are usually members from a Mistancé. Such members are never interrupted by visits from *corstituents, Refrésentatives from Pennsylvania, Virginté and New York and other nearby states are-not addicted to this habit. Their constituents would over- whelm them, and they would find it diff- cuXt to dictate replies to their correspond- ents. By 10 o'clock there are many visitors up- on the floor. The hum of conversation in- creases as 11 o'clock approaches. Groups of ladies and gentlemen, under the direc- tion of the guides, throng the lobby, gaz- ing at the portraits of the past Speakers of the House, and gather with curiosity around the maps indicating the tempera- ture in every state and territory in the Union. At a glance they can ascertain whether it is raining or ‘snowing at their homes, or whether the sun is shining. At a quarter to 12 the floor of the House is crowded with visitors. The assistant door- keeper appears at the desk of the clerk of the House and in a shrill voice says: “I am directed by the doorkeeper to ask ali persons not entitled to the privileges of the floor to immediately retire, as the rules of the House require the same.” ‘This request is usually promptly heeded. ‘Those disposed to linger upon the floor are approached by messengerg, who shout: “It is time to clear the floor. All visitors must rctire." Many of them seek the galleries to see the opening of the day‘s session. The Opening Prayer. At five minutes to 12 the bijnd chaplain, Henry N. Couden, who, wears a Grand Army button, is led to the clewk’s desk by a page. He was a soldier in a Michigan regi- ment and lost his sight in the war. An assistant sergeant-at-arms comes through the east lobby door with thé mace and places it by the side of @ malachite pedes- tal. It leans against the wall at the right of the steps leading to the Speaker's desk. Meantime the Speaker remains in ‘his room adjoining the lobby. Here members gather around him seeking promises of recognition, and asking his aid in securing the consider- ation of bills. i Two minutes later the veteran John Chan- cey leaves the hall by the west lobby door. Going through the file room, he ascends to the roof, carrying an American flag adorn- ed with forty-five stars, He ties it to the halyards of the flagstaff above the House, and gaves intently toward the State, War and Navy building. The fime ball drops there at the noon hour, and Chancey, with head, as he hears the Sound of the gavel in the House, pulls the hglyards, and the flag floats above the sor wing, an- nouncing to all that the House fs in ses- sion. i @hagidien to’the At this the members rise studs At tile end of prayer in a) devout the prayer, a page leads into the lobby. As he jeavée¥ reading clerk takes: his j ‘chaplain ‘desk the ‘and the Sonorgogongengontontoateatontentp lig lon iolip oi glepeot MMNPONGINEN —a book novelties— cents. “Good Styles”. the fashion world. quantity. of this great display. 45-tnch_ All Wool Imported Fai WeavesS0c.ayd00 ie 45-inch All Wool Melange—75c. a yd. 40-inch Hair Stripes, light weight, and in all colors—75c. a yd. 46-inch Drap ’ Ete, in New Blue, Violet, Green and Gray—$1 a yd. 48-inch Vigoureux Canvas Suiting—$1 a yd. 44-inch French Suitings, Olive, Blue and Violet—$1 a yd. 46-inch | Wool colors—$1.25 a yd. 48-inch Mohair and Wool Etamine, in Mode, Green and Blue—$1.25 a yd. 48-inch Covert Cloth—Gray, Tan and Blue—$1.50 a yd. Grenadines, in all —and stock of Dress Goods =-AT== PERRY’S. “Coming Styles”—that is the name of a most unique pub- lication of which we are the sole distributors in Washington. It is a collection of Gowns designed by the masters of the art abroad—their leaders, that have not yet been given to pub- lic view. You gain thereby suggestions that under usual cir- cumstances would not reach this country for some weeks to come. With each illustration, some of which are tinted plates, there is a comprehensive description—that will aid you in reach- ing a similar effect if you so desire. The books are only 10 that is the correct term to apply to our Dress Goods display—both Black and Fancy. The closer you study the book the more convinced you will be that the selec- tions we make are of the most extreme effects that come into They are of the same high class that these representative artists use. Some of them counterparts. 2 THEY ARE “Good Styles*—there are none better— either in weave or conception. ton-can have them—for they are exclusive designs—limited in Only one store in Washing- We want to pdint out some of the most striking features Colored Dress Goods. These are not copics—they are originals — woven ex- pressly to supply a few of us who make a specialty of show- ing novelties of the highest quality. We don’t hesitate to have you make any sort of compari- sons you see fit. We know there can be nothing more attrac- tive than the patterns we have put before you here. knew the prices asked for these same goods in other fashion centers you would give us still greater praise. If you 48-inch Whipcord Suitings, in Tan, Brown and Green—$1.50 48-inch Etamine, in varlegated ef- fects—$1.75 a yd. 48-inch Plaid Canvas Grenadines— $8 a yd. 44-inch Fal and Wool Grenadines— $2.50 a 45-inch Silk and Wool Etamines, in Blue and Green only—$3.25 a yd. ‘There te a assortment of Scotch and German Tweeds, Cheviots, Checks, Mohairs, Sicilians, Di especially adapted for street and tour- Sng wear. They are in new effects, and excellent colors for just such ser- vices. You only pay us’ what weaves are worth as weavings—nothing for fashion. Black Goods. To begin with, we guarantee every thread of our Black Goods to be absolutely fast coior. ment of satisfaction. That is the first require- In the second place—we have made selections that have been reserved to our exclusive showing. That is a prerequisite to satisfaction. In the third place—no finer fabrics ever left a loom. In the fourth place—our prices are considerably below the popular markings on such weaves. fe Take it all in all we are justified in promising you the greatest satisfaction. The new Blacks are tempting stuffs. 22-inch All-sille and brocades—Z5c. 24-inch All-silk Grenadines, jn stripes, checks and plaids—$1 and $1.25 2 yard. Grenadines, in stripes a yard. 44-inch Pekin Striped Grenadines— $1.25 a yard. 42 and 46-inch Etamine Dentelle— Boc., T5c., $1, $1.25 and $1.50 a yard. 44-inch Etamine Perlee—$2 a yard. 44-inch Silk Warp Barege—$1.75 and $2 a yard. 44 and 46-inch Lupin's Tron Frame Grenadines—iarge und small meshes— $1, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2, $2.25, $2.50 and $3 a yard. 44 and 46-1nch Sewing Silk Grena- dines—$1.75 and $2.50 a yard. 46-inch Mexican Grenadines—$2 a yard. 47-inch Grenadine Raye—$2.50 a yard. 46-inch Polka Spot Grenadines -$1.50 @ yard. 47-inch Etamine Guipure—$2 a yard. 46-inch Grenadine Damasse-$3 a yard. 46-inch Etamine Souffie—$3 » yard. 46-inch Grenadine Gaze Perleo—$3.50 @ yard. "44-inch Plaid Etamine—$3.50 a yard. {b-inch Grenndine Raye Verlee—$3.50 a yal 24-inch Plain Twisted Silk Grenadine —B0c. and Te. a yard. ‘24-inch Crepe D'Chines-T5e., $1, $1.25 and $1.50 a yard. 26-inch Japan Crepes—$1 and $1.50 ® yard. 42-inch Camel's Hair Crenadines— Te., $1 and $1.25 a yard. 42-inch Silkk Warp Clairette—$1, $1.25 and $1.50 a yard. PERRY’S, " “NINTH AND THE AVENUE.” Seeeeocteegendeedendentendoateateadeatoateeeteeseesoeseeecdestesdestestenteat> “Good Styles”== recognitions aré given upon the spur of the | the Speaker stares at’ him, surveying moment. This, however, is not so. The recognitions are always prearranged with er. It takes new members some time to ascertain this, but when they have vainly sought recognition day after day for a month or more, they begin to learn how business is dome. cussion. itions continue until some begin to write letters or read newspapers. ‘When a debate ensues, they stop writng and listen for a minute to the orator. ted, terest participate in the fit something in which they are in- they move near him and possibly discussion. If not, they resume answers to correspondents and the of their newspapers. ‘A vote of the House always attracts at- Members listen for the calling. eee conversation gentleman.” ‘When this is done the answer comes bim from head to foot for twenty or more sec- onds, and then, apparently half satisfied that the gentleman has told the truth, he says: “The clerk will call the name of the | 11 Foubourg Poissonnierre, Paris. Mayer Bros. & Co., 937-939 F ST. O SPEND A PLEASANT HOUR those Suit and Waist There's a lot knows is right fresh nion centers. She has There's nothing whole line, We can say os Is probably the freshest t exclusively pew stock Jn - it with many soo » and it will prove its ex ‘Suit cellence, Speciais. selling Tailor-made Suits, and Ss white, navy, brown, ‘k. “That ‘s Leghors thai sold for $1. Now ors, in white and best tinish, BF er. cine. Ladies’ Trimmed Rough Braid Sail- Dias Regular! Flower Wreaths, Extra Full Red ‘wort! Silk Poppies, 12 bh $1.25. taffeta silk. Made in materials, and in des. aa mt = $10.98 —— Alterations free of change. That Bicycle Suit. - I alt agree with us that $8 — won’ be equal of our All-woot ices Bicycle a eal! $5.49 Waist Specials. — Pure Japanese Silk Waists, wasb- ——— able, with clusters of ti ut tons —_—_ a age = cut but- bos 5 All-siik Black India Silk Watsts, with plaited stock collar and full $ - back at the same price. $2 Skirt Specials. $ 5 i a $ * $4.98 ~ It’s important to every woman in —— town to know our Millinery Stock. - It's ve i ensity and the unequal. : : sen woe ave Y. pure go We 2 a rep high-grade Millinery od that’s importaut, — yew goods are arriving re are some of the speclals: * SI ‘k Rough Straw Sion . Ribbon Special. > —— _5-in. Extra Heavy Quality Sitk Tat. = Sitta‘eas cook. see Rae’ == Hise ln, "8" Eiad 2 Ver yd... pace . If your Jaundryman mangles the collars and cuffs you can kick. He'll promise all sorts of things —and then turn right around and do the same thing over again. Then you ought t29 change around to THE YALE. ‘ never have the slightest reason for com- plaint—ever. Office, 518 1oth st. Telephone, 1092. It a Toeeggcvesvccsecsecsee Are You Ready for S-u-=m-m-=e-r Don’t let summer come and find you unprepared. Your hot %e . . . . . . PS PS ° : 3 first preparation for the ¢ weather should be to purchase a Gas Cooking Stove. No bet- ter place to buy it than here— both from a quality and price 3 standpoint. A good one for $8. Gas Appliance Exchange 1424 New York Avenue. ° . . PS ° ° . ° When it comes to buying clothes it pays to get the best. That doesn't necessarily mean paying an exorbi- tant price, either—because the best G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, * Expert Tailor, 1208 F st.