Evening Star Newspaper, June 10, 1897, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1897-14 PAGES. Men’s Friday Bargains. 18cfor Men’s 25¢ Half Hose and Boys’ 25¢ Bi- cycle Stockings. ©7Fast black and fancy effects im the Men's Socks—three instead of two pairs for Sec. Some of the Boys’ Bike Hose were lately reduced from $1 to 25. Only 18¢ tomorrow. 69cfor Men’s, Youths’ and Boys’ $1.48 Mackin- toshes. C7 Every sensible man and boy izes the necessity of owning a Mackit-tosh. 69 cents secures one tomorrow. Men's dept...... 11th st. entrance. Ladies’ Underwear Sale. Aristocratic _bargains:— this stock of Siegel Bros. Ladies of aristocratic tastes are interested. .68, $1.98 and $2.68 ments that are Getrinanly weautifal. June. brides gan pick out B-plece tromsneaux worth for Ribbon, Lace and Em- DBC Wudery Keimncd See, Gowns, Drawers, Chemises and Cor- set Covers—that bear no coun to the asual $1 garments. 69c for _vetter than the best $1 garments you have ever be- fore scen—here or elsewhere. See and believe. . The Palais Royal Friday, - Tomorrow Only. HE memory of Friday being a dull day here is almost obliterated. You know how we have made it the busiest day in the week! The following, for tomorrow only: 190¢ for 25c and 39c Garments. ‘These ar> our recular stock of Muslin Skirts, Chemise, Drawers, Lace and Embroidery Trim- L=4 med Cambric Corset Covers. All sizes. 29c¢ for the 39¢ Summer Corsets. E> Regclar stock of 39c Summer Corsets, sald by many to equal those usually sold at 60c. Sizes 15 to 25. 20c for the 25c Lisle Hose. Plain and Ribbed Fest Black Lisle Hose. Ladies’, in sizes 8 to 10. Children’s, 5 to 8%. 10c for the 13c Ribbed Vests. Hundreds of dozens distributed this season. Ladies say they equal the usual 19¢ Vests. All sizes, $2.98 for the $3.98 Crash Suits. E7The New Eton, Blazer and Fly-front Suits, of pure linen crash, thoroughly shrunk before making up. $2.25 for $2.98 Bicycle Suits. >The new Pure Linen Crash Suits, with choce of circular and divided skirts, All sizes. A7c for 66c Shirt Waists. ‘The Fashionable Red Lawn Waists, with laundered white linen collar and cuffs. A companion iz4 bargain:—74e for the new 98¢ White Duck Skirts. Lic for 12!4c. Handkerchiefs. FA hundred styles and more. Daintily Embro'dered ones from Switzerland; Lace-trimmed oves from Frence; Pure Linen on-s from Ireland, for ladies and men. 1214¢ for 25c Imported Dimities. are the Dimities selling here at 15¢ and 19¢ yard, but guaranteed to be the same im- EF These perted Dimitics generally retelling at Bc. 6c yard for the 10c Lawns. C7Unsually sheer cloth; most artistic figures; all the prettiest colors. Full 36 inches wide. Qc for those Embroideries. E7Selling regularly at 10c, 12¢ and 14c yard. New and beautiful effects in swiss and cambric. 14¢ yd. for Many 19c Ribbons. Look for them tomorrow on counter to left of center aisle near 11th st. entrance. 3c for 5c to 10c Wool Braids. [7 These Dathing suits. are the Whit: Wool Braids so ‘Triaming Department, second much used on serge seashore costumes and mohair 190¢ for 50c to 75c Straw Hats. maker's stock selling here at 25c—bi Braids; black, white and colo: U7 The Setlors and Fancy ut none the less 60c and 75c Hats. Short-back rs. - $1.88 for the $2.48 Parasols. 7ls there a in Washi who does not krow of the Le a the superior quality and variety of Palais Hoyal's $2. 6c pair for 10c Dress Shields. Ey Really worth 12c pair—but being only in siz» No. 8, we secured them at a reduction in price. $1.69 for the $1.98 “Wonder” Trunk. G7 lt is a wonder!—made of well-seasoned wood, With fron bottom, protected with wooden slats, steel” bai catches, covered with wa nds and clam; terproofed duck, strengthened ps, brass lock and safety 66c for the 75c Screen Doors. mei E7 With hardwood siats—and thus better than the usual 75c doors. All sizes. Bring measure- nf 87c for the $1.24 Gas Stoves. ovedg, TR* famous “Fire Queen” Double Stove, with two double burners, Only 49¢ for the 69c¢ Ic for “Bell Ringing” Glasses. E7The superior Table “Tumblers in the three most approved patterns, usually 25¢ a dozen. 1214 c for those 19c. Bath Towels. G7The extra heavy and bouncing big ‘Turkish Towels, measuring 54 Inches in length. Above special prices for tomorrow only. Palais Royal, <= G St. WITH MILES ABROAD Experiences of the General’s Party in Oonstantinople. RECEIVED BY THE TURKISH SULTAN Greeted by Osman Pasha--Yacht- ing on the Bosphorus. A HURRIED INSPECTION John B. Henderson, jr., of this city, who is accompanying Gen. Miles on his Euro- pean tour of army inspection, has sent home some very interesting accounts of life and scenes in the Turkish capital. In describing the weekly devotions of the sul- tan at Constantinople he writes: The Sultan Going to Prayers. Once a week the sultan leaves his palace and proceeds to his mosque, a hundred yards or so from the gate, for the purpose of making his devotions. It is always an occasion of great solemnity and dignity, and is made splendid by a review of some 10,000 troops, a blare of bands of music, and the presence of all the nobility and officials of rank in town. All appear in dress uniforms and decorations, and make @ scene brilliantly gay and bright. A certain kiosk, commanding a view of the ceremony from its windows, is at the disposal of the diplomatic corps and their friends. Through the kindness of Minister Terrell, our party was invited to witness the scene from this special kiosk, just within the palace grounds. The general and Captain Maus blossomed out in regiment- als, looking very fine. We were conductad through the streets to the spot by an offi- cer from the palace in great state, and were escorted into a fine apartment and ranged at the windows that commanded an excellent view of the grounds and the mosque. The Russian, Servian and Per- sian ambassadors and many personages in different costumes and decorations entered the room. Introductions, cigarettes and coffee. Coming of the Sultan. Presently the military display began. It was really a grand sight. With perfect order, the various regiments took their positions in a glory of color to the tune of Sousa’s marches. There is no discount on the sultan’s 10,000 men, either in physique, discipline or form. They are a splendid body of men. Presently carts of sand ap- peared, the contents of which were spread by many men for the purpose of making the street quite clean for his royul majesty. Then profound silence. The troops stood like wax images, their bayonets flashing in the sun. Suddenly the voice of a priest chanting the call for prayer from the minaret was heard by the great assembly. The gate of the palace grounds opened and the carriages bringing the numerous wives came slowly forth, the chief eunuch leading the way. They proceeded to the mosque, when the horses were detache and led away. Again silences. A bugle call, a sudden present arms and the gilded carriages containing the sultan and Osman Pasha emerged from the pal- ace grounds, surround:d by a body zuard and followed by a myriad of pashas and other dignitaries. As the sultan went by he saluted the troops, and they replied by the gesture of throwing dust upon their heads. He also looked up *9 our window and saluted, all bowing. Driven to the mosque, he alighted from the carriage with Osman Pasha and enteced the temple. There was an intermission of some fifteen minutes, when the troops marched away, leaving only a guard and a crowd of offi- cers. The service over, the sultan again appeared, and, entering a small carriage. rove himself, a way of indicating that he till holds the reins of government well in hand. Disappearing within the royal grounds, the great gate closed end the ceremony of the selamlik was over. During the service in the mosque an officer came from the sultan to present his compliments and to say that he would be pleased to receive the genei and his suite in his palace after the ceremony. Received by the Sultan. Accordingly, we were conducted by the officer through the grounds, which, in beauty and splendor, recalled the descrip- tions in the Arabian Nights, and we were led to a building, divested of our wraps, by a crowd of servants in frock coats and fezzes, and then were ushered into a salle d'attente, where we were obliged to wait until the Russian ambassador had finished his audience. This took nearly two hours, during which time we consumed some very delicious coffee, which the sultan was pleased to send us. Finally our time came and we were ushered into the royal pres- ence, observing the forms of etiquette in which we had been coached by the minis- ter. The room is a most gorgeous one in oriental style. The sultan received us most cordially, coming forward and shaking hands with each of us, and saying that he felt much pieased that we had honored him with a visit. Of course, his conversation was di- rected to Gen. Miles, in whom he seemed to take great interest and whom he was evidently pleased to see. He asked many questions concerning the American army, the kind of rifles and ordnance used. In regard to the present war, when compli- mented upon the skill of his generals, he said: es, my generals are very good; I have carefully selected and trained them, and with the aid of God, who is always just, our arms have been successful. I did not wish to fight, but the Greeks forced me to take active measures. God has helped me.” The sultan is not a bad-looking man; he is about fifty-five years of age. He is quick, bright and alert in search for kuowledge. His manner is superb—calm, easy, graceful, cordial and very dignified. He works very hard, superintending and managing per- sonally almost every detail of his govern- ment. After our interview, we backed out of the room, all, including the sultan, saluting. Interview With Osman Pasha. We were now taken through a part of the royal gardens, and entering another palatial structure and wandering ebout many corridors, we were conducted into the presence of the old hero of Plevna, the commander general of the army, Osman Pasha. He also greeted us warmly, shak- ing hands With all. The two major gen- erals had a sort of a love feast. Gen. Miles—“As the greatest general of the ee your name in my country is known to all.” Osman—“I am undeserving, I fear, of this great distinction.” Miles—“Your defense of Plevna is the greatest military achievement of recent years.” Osman—‘‘It was a hard sieg Miles—‘How long did it last Osman—Five months.” Mr. Terrell—“Did you eat your horses and mules?” : Osman—‘We ate all our cattle and were about to attack the horses when the siege was ended. What do you think of our army?” Miles—‘So far I have seen but little— from the car window and at the selamlik ‘today. They are splendid men and ad- mirably trained; I hope to see more of them in Greece.’ Osman—“Oh! There you will see them. The secret of success in war is persistence. If you tose one fight, you may win the next—never stop. Wear out the enemy. Only persist. Miles—‘That was the distinguishing fea- ture of our Gen. Grant.” Osman—"I regret not having met Gen. Grant.’ Miles—‘You remind me much of him in looks.”” ~ Osman—“As commarider, have you seen much active service?” Miles—‘‘I served in several ranks during the entire four years of our war.’ Osman—“‘How many battles?” Miles—“Thirty or more.” In the meantime, coffee was served and the inevitable cigarettes. The attendant im a frock coat took the pasha’s cigarette case, and presented it to each of us, strik- ing a match as he did so. : The conversation rambled on for ten min- utes or more, when we arose to leave. Then wereCapt. Maus, ‘the mallltary aia: "Gast we ¥ A ald; Bn Capt. crous, He fs tne 5 irs fs right-hand man and favorite. He was st-aply dressed in a gen- eral’s uniform, one decoration and fez. The Dogs of boul. Last night the dogs td/ked and howled to such an extent tl slegping seemed out of the question. Thé subject of dogs Is a pertinent one in speaking of Stamboul. There are thousands of yngrel curs that live upon the strect3 of this city. They belong to no one but,themselves, and form as much a part of the population as the citizens themselves.:oIn bands and cliques they occupy the whole place, each band having a certain strect er alley in which they live and beyond which they dare not pass. To cross thesline generally means death at the hands or rather the jaws of the ‘clique inhabiting the next few squares. They are born, live and die in the’ street. They are the scavengers of the city and ure “apparently beloved by the people. It is said that a certain sultan desiring to rid the streets of the nuisance had all the dogs shipped to the Asiatic shore,but the natives revolted and demanded their return. They sleep all day in the middle of the streets, on the sidewalks, in the gutters, every- where. Pedestrians and drivers pass to one side and generally treat them with respect, if not kindly. They fight and quarrei among themselves, but ‘fiey are very umi- able if approached. The members of each clique stand by each other loyally and pitch upon a horse or carriage that hap- pens to wound one of its-band. At night they bark and snarl, making an infernal in. About daylight this morning an army cf street venders began crying their wares, Sao one of the noises of a Chinese The morning spent in writing while the party went mosque hunting with the dragomen. In the afternoon the general and the captain proceeded to the house of the minister of war, and Dawson and I took the dragomen for a jaunt up the Bosphorus.. We visited a part of Constan- tinople across the water on the Asiatic side. The Howling Dervishes. It being the afternoon when unbelievers are admitted to the Mosque of the “‘Howl- ing Dervishes,” to witness their ceremony, we took it in. The priests howl in a man- ner quite extraordinary. The priests work themselves into a frenzy of excitement, swaying the body violently to and fro, and singing, or rather howling, in unison. ‘La flak illa flak,” their profession of faith. This begins slowly in measured tim, while some priests chant a lesson from the Koran. The music and swaying of the body proceed in crescendo until finally they become a riot of noise and contortion. The idea is to show devotion to the extent of extreme physical exhaustion. It continues about two hours and shows remarkable powers of endurance. The nights in Constantinople are quiet for the traveler as well as the diplomatic residents. There are no theaters worth at- tending, no amusements besides the social intercourse between the families of the representatives of forcign powers. There are no social relations betweea the for- elgners and the Turks—sr if so, women play no part. This must be unsatisfactory. Without the presence of a nostess a social function loses much of its charm. You know well enough the lives of the Turkisi: wemen. Their religion forces obligations upon them that crush every human ir.- stinct. Their isolation and mode of life is a strange barbarism to witness at this period of advanc:ment in the world’s civili- zation. At the German Embassy. Left cards at the British embassy (Sir Philip Currie) and called upon Baron Von Saurma at the German embassy. The German embassy ig a yeritable palace. Gorgeous flunkeys remoyed my coat, took my hat and umbrella and led me through marble halls and drawing rooms of great splendor. The yoyag Baroness Carmen Von Saurma received me with the greatest cordiality and was ‘impatient to hear all ubout Washington—your French Breakfast Club, the Raquette Lake Camp, ete.. etc. She took me over the house, showing me the wonders and the incomparable views of the Bosphorus and Scutari from the win- dows. Suddenely the baron ran in, saying, “My Dear Mr. H., we are having a con- ference, but your card was brought in, and I could not wait to tell you how delighted I am to see you. You must breakfast with us tomorrow, and ‘then join us on the yacht on a little excurslori up the Bospho- rus to Therapia. ‘Promise me you will come—now I must run,” and he was gone. My call was a most delightful one. The invitation from the German embassy was extended to the general and to Mr. Terrell; accordingly we proceeléd to the breakfast at 12:30, being the oniy guests tesides the family and secrezarial outtit. After the repast we wandered about the palatial residence, looking at the great ball room, state dining roum, etce., etc, and greatly enjoying the view from the piazza looking out over the Bosphorus and the 2. of Marmora, to the Asiatic shore, and far into the distan the snow-covered peak of Mount Oivmpus. In the foreground Pera, Galata, Stamboul. It is a view worth coming 5,000 miles to see. The sky was cloudless—a deep blue; the air like crystal, cool and delightful. With a number of crevass (officers ap- pointed by the government to accompany and look after official foreigners, and gaily uniformed) we drove to the landing at the Galata bridge—toarded the yacht and steamed away for Therapia. On board were General Von Goltz, the German gen- eral who has been planning the Turkisk campaign in Thesesaly (a nephew of Von Moltke), other distinguished military men and many ladies. The Summer Resort of Therapia. The residence of the German embassy in Constantinople cost its government 3,000,- 000 marks ($750,000). Their summer resi- dence at Therepia {s also a marvel of beau- ty—a delightful park surrounding the buildings, which are upon the water’s edge (Bosphorus), some thirty or forty acres of woodland and landscape, all surrounded, except upon the water side, by a great wall, nearly hidden. with ivy. The dense vegetation Is kept well in hand by many gardeners. It Is charming beyond words! All the several diplomatic corps except our own, have here similar places, where in summer they live in a veritable paradise, entertaining themselves and friends who happen along. All have steam yachts. I have never seen so tempting a place to spend a summer—perfect climate, gorgeous scenery, the best society Europe can fur- nish, delightful houses for rent at a smail cost, good fishing, etc. It was a fete day for the Germans, and all of the nationality in town had assembled to do honor to the vaterland in athletic games, songs, dance and beer. Our crowd from the yacht was received in great style. The baroness was crowned queen and made a graceful little speech. Then we danced “upon the green” to the tune of “In Lauterbach Habe ich Mein Strumph Verloren.” We were photo- graphed in a group, etc. The return was made along the Asiatic shore, giving us a glimpse of the Black sea. Landing at the “Dolma Batchi” we drove home to hurriedly dress for dinner at the American minister’s. It was a most agree- able affair, Mr. Terrell having for guests Sir Philip and Lady Currie, Baron Von Saurma and his daughter, the Netherland minister and his wif® several others of the diplomatic corps and: soe English guests at the British embassy. Z Seeing the Hights. We have but one thing; to regret in. this voyage, and that i the rapidity of our movements. It is unfortunate to pass through so many ipteresting places with- out the chance of jyjsit their treasures and to study and dignst them. The museum here contains more‘interesting objects than cos could mroperi# lexeeeine: in a_ week. e great age Oo! pats e sculpture, the tablets of hié¢rogl¥phics, the Raikes ware and thousand tnd one objects de vertu are bewildering to contemplate. Babylon, Nineveh, ‘Sidotf} Tyre and Troy have contributed té e this museum one of the most’ friteresting in the world. The tomb ft Alttander the Great is a most perfect "ot stone carving, though it lacks the great dignity and-sim- plicity of Greek work of an earlier pe- riod. ‘We wandered about the grounds of the old seragiio, once the home of the sultans, and kept in @ state of magnificence quite in accord- with the oriental ideas of lavish display and riotous splendor. * * ¢ traces of its former glory are still in evi- Hecht’s Friday bargains. These values for tomorrow will forever convince you of Hecht's leadership as bargain givers. The others wili argue and argue and their arguments will be age and honesty and all that. “Paper is patient” and the printer will print whatever you pay for. The real proof of value giving are the values themselves—which are here. Hecht’s haven’t been here long, but in the time they have they have gained the confidence of the masses—made one of the biggest suc- cesses ever achieved. Shirt waists, 17c. A lot of lawn and batiste shirt waists— laundered—stif collars and cuffs—which are @c. and Te. values—will go on a separate table tomorrow at 17c.—offering the best shirt waist bargain of the season. Shirt waists, 48c. The lot of $1 to $1.50 French lawn, French madres, striped lawns and organdie shirt waists will be further augmented by the purchase of another immense lot, which go on sale tomorrow. They have detacha- ble collars—some white—and it is only a streak of good fortune that pats them in your way at 48c. each. Ladies’ collars, 9c. You may have your choice of all styles of ladies’ linen collars—which sell everywhere for 15c.—for 9c. each. Ladies’ belts, 22c. Lot of ladies’ leather and black silk belts, with brass and nickel harness buckles—40c. belts for 22c. 69c. corsets, 39c. You may have the regular 6¥c. summer net and coutil “W. B."" corsets for 39c. pair. The B.” is thoroughly guaran- teed { us, and hence to you. Bring back every pair which goes wrong. Wrappers, 79c. The balance of a lot of $1.29 percale and lawn wrappers—trimmed with soutache braid and made up splendidly—will go on a sepa- rate table at 79c. each. Nothing wrong with them—perfect in every way. Linen and crash skirts, 99c. Tomorrow we shall put on two tables two lots of wash skirts, consisting of fine white, pink ami blue striped grass Mnen and fine linen ctush skirts—both sorts are made per- fectly—bave deep hem and are $1.75 val- ues. You get them for 99 cents. $6 & $7 wash suits, $1.79. We have bought an immense lot of Ia- dics’ sample wash suits direct from the maker. They consist of plain and striped linens, plain crashes and plain white piques, and there are a few crash bicycle suits in the lot. Many have tly fronts and covered buttons—and all are made up splendidly and are really his very finest wash suits—made to be sold for $6 and §7. Choice for $1.79 because we took the lot, and being samples there were no two alike. Silk waists, $2.29. A lot of ladies’ china silk shirt waists— stripes and checks and plaids—have detach- able white linen collars and sold for $4.50— go at $2.29. Men’s50¢shirts,31¢ If you want a shirt bargain, ladies, here it is: A men's white unlaundered shirt, with linen bosom and bauds—thoroughly re- inforced, and gurseted, for which the men's furnishings stores get at least 50c.—here at 81 cents. Men’s 15c. hose, 5c. A Mmited lot of men's bluck and tan fast colored half hese—just the sort which are sold everywhere for 15c. pair—go for 5c. peir. 69c shirts, 33c. Because there are only sizes 14%, 16% and 17 in this lot of men’s colored stripe per- cale sbirts, with 2 collsrs and a pair of cuffs—you get them at 33c. instead of @9c. Men’s 80c Straws, 50c. Your choice of any men's straw hat on the table—all shapes, including alpines— ‘80c. value for 50c. while the lot lasts. IR Millinery. It was a good plece of storekeeping when We disposed of the regular Hines and made way for lots which are always in this sea- fon of the year to be had for most nothinz. Others are offering you their regularly Dought stuffs for as low as they can sell without losing, which is about twice as much as we are getting because we've bought so cheaply. 98c. to $1.98 sail= ors, 39c. A lot of ladies’ short back Panama straw sallors—natural and all colors—low, high and bell crowns—some bound with black Yelvet—which have sold all season for 98c. to $1.98—go for 3c. $1.98untr.hats,48c A lot of ladies’ untrimmed Milan and fancy braid hats in all shapes and colors— which have sold for $1.98 all season have come to us so that we can sell them for 48c. each. 69&98c flowers,28c You'll be given the choice of ragged rob- ins, foliage, roses, lilies of the valley and silk poppies Just the same as those we've had to sell for 69c. and 98c. all season— for 28c. bunch. Ribbon sale. 16 cents yard for 4 and 41-inch motre gros grain, moire taffeta and plain and fancy lace edge ribbon—worth double almost. 7% cents a yard for 3-inch moire ribbon in all the newest shades—worth nearly dou- ble. $15 & $20 suits, $6.75. We don't deny it, we are overstocked with ladies’ tatlor-made all-wool suits. And that’s why such prices, Anything? Father than curry them over, which we shall not do. Ali the black and colored cheviot and serge and fine imported mixed cloth sults—the very stylish “‘noveltics’’ of the season—fiy front and Eton braid-trimmed jackets—suits which sold for $15 and §20—go for $6.75. $3.50 skirts, $1.29 Another lot of those ladies’ figured brill-* fantine skirts—rustle lined and bound, which have made Hecht’s famous this season—go on sale tomorrow for $1.29 each. Boys’ 75c. wash suits, 33c. If the maker hadn't yielded they wouldn't be bere, for they are perfect and there's no excuse in the world why they should be bought under price except the very cool weather, which has stopped the sale, and kence the maker bad too many. They are striped Galatea cloth—well made—in all Sizes. 33c. instead of T5c. Lot of 20c. Galatea pants, 12%c. pair. Boys’ suits, $1.98. Hecht’s give you the choice of any reefer or juvenile suit which you sec on that center table—thos> fine all-wool cheviots and cas- simeres, which sold up to as high as $5— for $1.08, end you get a bargain indeed. There oren’t all sizes in any one sort, but there are all sizes in the lot. Saas Se Boys’50c pants, 19c A let of boys’ cheviot pants—strongly made and gcod, stanch waisthands—S0c. pants, but these can be sbld for 19. pair. Child’s75c.straws, 42c. Lot of boys’ and children’s straw sailors and Tam O'Shanter hats—fancy color com- Dinations ard splendid hats even at T5e. You may have the lot for 42c. Lot of crildren’s and boys’ golf caps—go for 9 cents each. All the credit you want--easiest payments- to suit your convenience. made HECHT & COMPANY, 515 7th St. hind the times, Turkey is still strong and vigorous. They possess good qualities that so far offset their many bad ones that the race will continue to live and wield great influence in European politics for years to come. I believe this is largely due to their sober and abstemious living. It is a good temperance lesson. I have been much in- terested in the conversation of Armenians and Greeks whom I meet here. The antipathy between the Turk and Ar- menian seems to be less the result of re- ligious differences than the radical and po- litical dislikes. The Armenians are sharp tradess, and have outwitted the more stolid Turks in business affairs. The mas- sacre of these unfortunate people in Con- stantinople was much greater than was reported. Hubbard Smith tells me he saw many of them dragged from their shops and killed in the streets. It is not a little curious when we consider the bloodthirsty nature of the Turk that some 300,000 Greeks (by birth) and some 70,000 Greek subjects stole about the streets of Constan- tinople unmolested, appearing not to ex- cite the least hostility of the natives, while an Armenian must be careful of his move- nts. another curious thing is that you never hear of the Greek war. All news that you may get comes from Paris or London, three or four days old. One sees no evi- dence whatever that war is being waged. — CONSUL CONGOSTO RETURNS. in’s Commissioner in the meee Tats Investigation. Jose Corgosto, Spanish consul at Philadel- phia, and Rafel Casares, vice consul of Spain at Philadelphia, arrived in New York yesterday from Havana. Dr. Congosto was the Spanish commissioner to examine into the facts of the death of Dr. Ruiz in prison at Guanabacoa. ———__+ o+—___. In Memory of Army of the Potomac. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: There is not in the local domain under Congress a single distinctive tribute to the services of the historic Army of the Po- tomac. I beg leave to suggest that if the building exists, or its location be known, where General McClellan had his head- quarters during the winter of 1861, at least, a bronze tablet could be placed there, I will presume, with something like this inscription: - ae “August, 1961. Here, under the direction of Abraham Lincoln, President of the Unit- ed States, by George B. McClellan, = volunteers, was nized, for ius Svenvanion of the” Union and the de- PROMPTLY CONFIRMED. Two of the Presidential Nominations < Made Yesterday. The Senate yesterday confirmed the fol- lowing nominations: Henry L. Wilson of Washington to be mirister to Chile, John G. A. Leishman of Pennsylvania to be minister to Switzerland, Lawrence Townsend of Pennsylvania to be minister to Portugal, Andrew D. Bar- low of Missouri to be consul general at the City of Mexico. Postmasters—New Hampshire, G. W. Til- ton at Epping; California, C. H. Cornell at Corona; Arkansas, T. R. Thomas at Pres- cott, W. L. Paine at Argenta; Nebraska, W. H. lllian at Humphrey, C. E. Hunter at Wakefield; Missouri, F. J. Heinemann at Kirkwood: Tennessee, G. W. Farmer at Martin. Also Lieutenant Colonel John L Rodgers, 2d Artillery, to be colonel, and other minor promotions in the army and navy. —_—_-e—_____ Private Ashcroft'’s Sentence. Private Wm. H. Ashcroft, Troop E, 6th Cavalry, was tried by a general court-mar- tial, convened at Fort Myer and found guilty of drunkenness on duty and of leay- ing post. He wus sentenced to be confined at hard labor for four months, and to for- feit $10 a month for the same riod. The court said it was “thus Tentent be- cause of the good character given the ac- cused and his exceilent conduct under pe- culiar conditions during his arrest.” The sentence was approved by General Merritt, commanding the department, and w! executed at Fort Myer. " spies ——~-e.____ The Bremerton Dry Dock. The condition of the new dry dock at Bremerton, on Puget sound, which has been the subject of much concern to the Navy Department,.owing to reports of its unsoundness, has at last been officially re- ported as beyond question. A report from the commandant of the station to Chief Matthews of the bureau of yards and docks states that the dock showed not the slight- est settlement after the docking of the big battleship Oregon, and that every articular.” ————+o+____ Patterson Not Gailty. The case of John W. Patterson, president of the People’s Transportation 3 who was charged by John E. Cooper with embezzling $1,000 from the company, was Jo who was niivoed lpr matin . con’ made by Thomas Ix Jones, counsel for Pare terson, that no crime was committed by the accused. ‘ it is sound in GOLDENBERG’S ANNEXATION SALE NEWS. June tenth. Remnant sale tomorrow. We hardly think we have ever marked odd lots, short lengths, odd pieces, &c., so very low as we have for tomorrow’s sale. For instance, in silks we have picked out those ot which there is but one pattern or one color left and reduced the price of it less than half in many instances. Some stores use their remnant sales to bring a profitable day’s busi- ness and mark their remnants ac- cordingly. Such isn’t our idea. The *amense business we do all the week naturally creates many remnants, and when Friday comes we are glad to dispose of what have collected even at a loss. Remnant sales are splendid oppor- tunities—here—and this one beats all others. Silk remnants. 224nch figured Indias and Pongeca, plain colored silk crepe, figured changeatie glorian, plain colored Pongees, including black, and 32-inch fancy figured drapery silks, which fold at 29e., 39. and 49, a yard—will be Tat of odd pieces of plat. satins, colored figured foulands, black broeude Indias, plain black Pongees, plain back Faille, and 32- Inch plain colored drapery silks stuffs which sold for 3%. and Se. a yard—will be put on sale tomorrow at 29 cents. Lot of fancy changeable taffeta, light blue moire velou: nm surah «tlk, S324nch b Tudia silks, I © Londres, 27- foch plain black Jap silk and many other odd pleces—which sold at fve., 60e. and up to $1 a yard—will be put on sale to- morrow for 44 cents. Remnants wash goods, Remnants of lawns, Lappet lawns, lace lawns, &c., which sola from the pin? at &e., 10c. will be put on rale tomer row at 49 cents. Remnants of lace-striped linen, grass linen, Mnen grenadine and Moen crash— stuffs which have been 2uc. a yaid—to go for 11 cents. Remnants of fizured French organdie, 40- inch fine batiste, Lappet end other « which have bee ling off full p as high as 20c.—to go for 834c. yard. Remnants of sheer white India Which sold from the plece at 1 Will go tomorrow for 634 cents. Remnants of 40-inch black batiste which sold at 12%. to Isc. a yard—will be offe tomorrow for 6¥4 cents. Remnants of cambrie and Swiss embroidery in lengths of 1%, to 4 yards, which did sell for 10c. to ISe. a yard—will go for 7% cents. Remnants Domestics. Remnants of Merrimac shirting prints— to go for 2% cents. Remnants of black xatines which sold for 12ye. a yard—to go for 7, cents. Remnants of heavy denim which sold for 124yec. a yard—will be put on sale at 8¥, cents. Remnants of hea “unbleached cotten: Which sold for 8 cents a yard—will be put on sale at 4, cents. Remnants of yard-wide | for 124 cents a yard Remnants of shelf ollcloth—9 inches wide— in 12-yard pleces—to go on sale tomorrow for 2 yards for Ic. Seven sligitly solled summer bed sp 20-quarter size—which Were BSc. go tomorrow for 55 cents. Lining remnants. Remuants of fine rustle percaline, orgundie Uning lawns, French percalines and silesias, im every desirable shade and also black— which sold at 8c. to yard—to go to- ww" 3% cents. Odd suits & skirts, &c, Eleven ladies’ taflor-tuade euits were the most stylish suits of lust season—three of Diack serge, five of vigoreaux suiting three of covert cloth. They are in several styles, reefer and blazer jack: and the siarts are rustle lined and velveteen bound. "They sold for $9 and $10. You may tuke your choice for $1.98 each. Fiftee hair serge suits, with “Eton” ly trimmed with Bran- @enburg ‘brai fiy-front reefer Jackets, Some are silk lined and the skirts are rustle Mmed and velvet bound. You may have your choice of black, plum, green, bluet “and brown. Were $9, $10 und $12, and all are this season's very mewest effects. Your choice for $5.85 each. ‘Twenty-five fancy canvas and duck suits, have deep rolling lapels of white duck, which Lave becn selling for $3—will go on eale tomorrow for $1.39 each. Seven novelty rads— ~ will 8 tiree-tone effect skirts— brown, bluet and rustle lined and velvet’ bound—were go for $1.59 each. ‘Two handsome black sill grenadine skirts— sun ray effect—seven yards wide and really worth $10—to go for $4.98 each. Fourteen chikires’s “Empire” jackets of pretty brown and green mixtures—have plain cloth collars to mates, trimmed with white braid. Were §3—to go tomorrow $1.55 each. Odd lots boys’ clothes. it boys’ all-wool flannel blouse aa from 3 to 8 years old—have suits—for boys red combination collars and are nicely Uinided were $250-t0 go for $1.39 each. dark Percale blouses for 3 to 8 years old—the regula> _ you go for Goldenberg’.