Evening Star Newspaper, August 30, 1897, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1897-12 | a a a ae ee a a te Our Stupendous Sacrifice of te Peckham Furniture Co. Stock Began This Morning. —The grand rush for the bargains spoke volumes for the success of this sale. We were not wrong to think you would appreciate such a chance. 1 took in making this unusual purchase will prove no risk at all. purchase for you. What is really brand new furniture stock is being disposed of in this sale. The Co. went out of business with as fresh and clean a stock as ever went into a store. —Join the throngs of buyers. There's profit in every, The risk we Peckham Furniture Library and Hall Furniture. k, saddle seat Sale. Worth. Price 37.00 $4.20 $35.00 $20.00 $17.00 $13.00 phos $15.00 $24.00 $38.00 $17.00 $16.00 aphoktered ieclining t rest iteclining $10.00 $8.00 $11.00 $35.00 $15.00 $32.00 $25.00 $85.00 vet . $12.00 Office Furniture. E> $8.70 : rer $11.00 A: ir. - $12.00 $5.65 Worth. $4.50 $15.00 $20.00 $8.00 Oak Revolving Chair, 50-in. $22.00 top, couble $15.85 Sa a eS i a he always busy tailors.” trousers for Regular $5 values. uapegetete meena etidedwdetidededetetededetetntendetes Sk F St., Cor. 11th. Sale. Pric Secretary Book cn Mahogany Finis Walnut . Oak Book Cases. Mahogany Finish Oak Oak, gla Mahogans. glass front. Oak, glass front Ouk Hall Settees. Mahogany Ouk - Oak - Oak > Oak Hall Glass. Mahogany finish Oak . Oak and Mahogany-finish Mortis Chairs, with beud-earved claw fe uroy and velvet cov- ered, all-hair, reversible cushions. Werth $11. For. The same, with cushions $7.2 a i R l= aS and Sons, with us means the saving of many dollars in the course of a year, and we propose to maintain our reputation of giving the best value for the money. with all ovr might and main to keep prices below any other tailoring concern in this city tt te te ts te a te te te te ee es eT es ae aes ed Pe et tse ek el We're working We're known as “the Our special sale of made-to-order 52.75 continues with unabated interest. Plertz and Mertz, “New Era” Tailors, 906 F Street. Flavor your drinking water, seda and lemonade t's Angestura ititters and keep free and all disorders of the digestive MONTGOMERY FAIR. Good Prospects for a Successfal Ex- hibition at Kockville. al Dispateh to the Evening Star. Sp ROCKVILLE, Md., August 30.—Prep- arati for the exhibition by the Ag- ricultural Society of this county are about completed and everything will be in good shape for the opening tomorfow. For the past two days there have been almost hourly arrivals of fine specimens of trotting running stock, and notwithstanding the addition this year of sixty new stables, all will be filled. A noticeable feature of the arrivals is their fine appearance and good condition. Yesterday the grounds were visited by a large number of persons and it was the general verdict that things were never in better shape for a successful fair in the long history of the society. The great storm of last September de- a ‘arge number of trees on the grounds, but there are plenty left to give ample shade, and the thinning out of the forest is really an advantage both as rds comfort and appearances. The cattle, sheep and hog pens have noroughly renovated and supplied e of straw for bedding large exhibition hall has also been placed in first-class condition for the reception of ladies’ handiwork, musical instruments, sewing machines, vegetables nd the large display of plants and cut flowers which is always a pleasing fea- ture of the Montgomery county fairs. ‘As a prominent gentleman of Washing- ten last year remarked: “For beautiful flowers and pretty girls, old Montgomery takes the cake.” ‘The display of fine-bred chickens, ducks, geese and other fowls will this year far ex- ce that of any other year, a large number being already on the grounds. So great been the demand for space in the building erected last year that the man- and agement Las been compelled to devote all the space to the exhibition of fowls and make provision elsewhere on the grounds for the bench show of dogs, which also promises to be very fine. The race track is in fine condition, and arrangements have been made to keep both the track and grounds free of dust by the free use of water, of which there is an abundant supply. ‘The committee of reception is composed of prominent gentlemen of the county and the district, who, with the officers of the society, will do all in their power to pro- mote the comfort and pleasure of visitors. Low rates on the railroads have also been secured. ——.__ Shoulder Dislocated. A stranger in the city, Mr. R. P. Wilson of Keyser, W. Va., figured in an accident on the Conduit road Saturday night, which resulted in his shoulder being dislocated. He was in a buggy with a friend, and the vehicle was upset in the endeavor to avoid a collision. is ————.__ Early Morning Fire Alarm. An alarm was sounded from box 68 about 1 o'clock yesterday morning for fire in the sheds in rear of houses Nos. 1128% 6th street and 1125 5th street northeast. An- other shed in the neighborhood also caught fire, and the early morning alarm caused some excitement in the neighborhood. The losses amounted to about $250. ———-_—_—_ Could Not Explain. Henry Bowman was found in an alley near 4% street and Virginia avenue about 10 o'clock Saturday, with his head cut. He had lost considerable blood before the po- lice found him, but his injury was not seri- ous. While he declared he did nof know how he was injured, the police think he was probably assaulted. After the wound was dressed by Dr. Bahr at the Emergency Hospital the injured man was able to go home. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN Probable Release of William Storch From Charge of Forgery. A Girl Witness Charged With Con- tempt of Court—Woman Collecting Money Without Authority. William: M. Storch, the son of a well- known resident of this place, a painter by trade, who was arrested Saturday after- roon by Policeman Birkigt on a charge of plain drunk, and afterward held to answer for the more serious charge of forgery, as teld in The Star, will probably be reieased. The complainaat is John Fitzsimmons, who keeps the saloon at 7th street and Pennsylvania avenue. Storch and several ecmpanions were in the place drinking, and in payment for a treat the man presented a check for $16.80, signed by William Schon- vennecker, drawn on the Riggs National Bank. The check was cashed, and later was found to be a fcrgery. The police were immediately notified, and word was sent to the Georgetown station house to arrest the man. Storch admits to having given the check, but says he was drunk at the time and did not realize the gravity of the offense. He was later released on bond, and it ts quite likely that the case will not be press- ed. A satisfactory arrangement will be made which will prevent the matter from being Lrought into the courts. Witness in Contempt. Policeman Coleen Flathers of the ninth Frecinct came over to Gecrgetown ‘last evening shortly before midnight to look for Sarah Washington, a twelve-year-old col- ored girl, who is wanted as a witness in a criminal assault case. Officer Flathers rode a new bicycle over and left it stand- ing where John Rooker, a colored man, focnd and appropriated it to his own use. The negro was soon captured py Policeman Harrison and locked up on a charge of grand larceny, the value of the wheel being Placed at $50. Policemen Harry, Pratt and Brown as- sisted Flathers in his search, and the missing girl was found at 2720 Olive ave- nue. She was held on a charge of con- tempt of court. Several months ago the girl was wanted as a witness against Geo. W. Cager, colored, aged thirty years, who, it is alleged, criminally assaulted her. Cager, it is stated, had been living with the mother of the girl, and when he was arrested on the serious charge the mother and complaining witness disappeared from the city, moving out in Maryland. It was but a short time when the police ascer- tained their whereabouts. Sprained Her Ankle, Miss Mamie Owings, a young white lady, who lives at 1528 7th street, while walking over the grounds of the goif club at Rosslyn yesterday afterncon, slipped into one of the link holes and fell, sprain- ing her ankie. She was removed to the Emergency Hospital in the patrol wagon, and after her injuries were attended to she was taken to her home. Without Authority. Rev. G. W. McCullough, pastor of the Tenleytown Baptist Church, warns the public not to credit the statement of the woman who has been going the rounds of Georgetown within the past day or two collecting funds for the benefit of the church, and alleging that the sum collected was to be used in the purchase of a gold medal as a reward for Sunday school ex- cellence. Mr. McCullough states that the woman is absolutely without authority from him or his church, and, furthermore, no medal is to be given, as represented. Numerous parties were approached on Fri- day and Saturday by this woman, accord- ing to the reports made to the pastor, and several responded. The alleged solicitor for the church is said to be a middle-aged woman with red hair. Dispersing the Toughs. In addition to the going on duty of the regular night platoon Saturday, the police force here was reinforced by the putting out, on M street particularly, of officers in citizens’ clothes. The object was to gobble in that rough element which congregates at certain points on this thoroughfare, al- ways aiming to scatter just as the uniform of an officer is sighted. Saturday nights Georgetown is always infested with a dis- orderly element from Rosslyn and the sur- rounding country. It was to scatter these rowdies that the arrangement was made. An unusually large number were taken un- and forced to pay the penalty of ness. A few more wholesale ‘grabs” will bring about a satisfactory order of things. On the Right Track. The assailants of Constable Gaines of Rosslyn—Parker end Harris—have not yet been recaptured, but it is believed the au- thorities are on the right track, and will have them in a day or two. They have been seen near the Long bridge. The men live in Georgetown, on upper 32d street. Their accomplice, Turner, who passed the knife with whieh the principal assault on the constable was committed, is also still at large. Rowed a Test Race. A test race between the eight-oared shell of the C. A. C. and the Potoi Boat Club was rowed on the upper course Saturday. While the men appeared to be in excellent form, the speed developed was not entirely satisfactory, in spite of the hard training that Lieut. Baker has subjected them to. The Columbia eight managed to win the race by a margin of eight seconds, but this was not considered good time. The Poto- mae men were glad of the showing made by their crew in the test race. "The composition of both crews was as follows: C. A. C.—Stroke, Hecox; 1, Humphreys; 2, Waters; 3, Fowler; 4, Ballinger; 5, Ma- hon; 6, Newell; 7, Lunsford; coxswain, Ross. Potomac—Stroke, Ball; 1, W. C. Looker; 2, Heath; 3, Eliason; 4, Simms; 5, Bradley; 6, R. Looker; 7, Gordon; coxswain, War- den. Slowly Recovering. Miss Lulu Casilear, who was brought home, quite ill, from Macon, Ga., where she was summering, is slowly rallying. Miss Casilear is the daughter of Mr. George W. Casilcar, formerly chief of the engraving department of the bureau of engraving and printing. EMORY GROVE CAMP. Services Brought to a Close After Continuing Two Weeks. Spectoi Correspondence of The Evening Star. WASHINGTON GROVE, Md., August 29, 1897. The camp of two weeks at Emery Grove closed today, the services being in charge of the presiding elder, Rev. M. W. Claier, who was assisted by the Rev. Moses Lake, Rev. N. Mackabee, Rev. W. H. Cook, Rev. B. H. Nugent, Rev. J. H. Bailey, Rev. J. W. Meredith and Rev. T. O. Caroll. The love feast held at 9 o’clock was under the charge of the Rev. T. O. Caroll, and many of the audience participated in the services by relating personal experiences. This service had the emotional feeling illustrated by the customary manifesta- tions betokening the presence of what is called “the power.” These scenes were particularly. noticeable when one of the ycunger ministers led in prayer, the audi- ence seemed to be swayed by the speak- er’s voice as it rose and fell, and the clap- ping of hands and the time step of those standing contributed to the excitement. At 11 o'clock the Rev. M. W. Claier preached from 2d Samuel, 12; 5, 6, 7, and dwelt upon that portion of the text which referred to the Prophet Nathan's greeting to David, “Thou Art the Man,” the idea advanced relating to the great difference Letween a religion of sentiment and one of principle—the one being of the intellect and the other of the heart. ‘The speaker admonished his hearers that the church must solidly stand upon prine! ple, and that al' men, to secure the home of the blest, must iive a life which is cuided by principle rather than by £entiment. At the close of the preaching Rev. W. H. Cook and Rev. B. H. Nugent were con- ducted to the front of the altar rail ard seated, and the Rev. T. O. Caroll earnestly asked for a cortribution for these two stperannuated ministers, These aged men are the relics.of slavery days, when camp meetings for:the colered people could not be field except permission of the whites. The tes; to the call for 2id were hearty, ‘and young and old pressed forward to personafly put in their offering. The Rev. Moses Lake preached at 3 o'clock, and the Sandy Spring Choir sang several selections. hing was by the Rev. Meredith, regarding the fourth watch of the night, as recorded in Matthew, after which revival services were held until a late hour. The day's collections amounted to more than ‘$100. - Many white residénts of the county were among the audience, as wefe many visitors from Washington, temporarily siopping at Washingtcn Grove.. THE NAVY AT BAR HARBOR Uncle Sam’s Officers Add Much tothe Gayety of the Place, Reception to Admiral Sicard—Wash- ington Well Represented—Diplo- mats Among the Visitors. Correspondence of The Evering Star. BAR HARBOR, Me., August 27, 1897. Uncle Sam is paying his respects to Bar Harbor, and eight men-of-war—New York, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Tex- as, Brooklyn and Puritan—elbow the many islands in Frenchman's bay, with the dis- patch boat Dolphin and the supply ship Fern anchored not. far from shore. Ma- rines and sailors make the crowded streets interesting with their uniforms and togs. Swagger officers eye the pretty village girls flirtatiously, and society is laboring and scneming to make the stay of the gold and blue dignitaries and eligibles an event to be marked with a star in their memory. Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner Sherman of New York gave a large afternoon recep- tion at Kebo Valley Club for Admiral Si- card and his officers. Flags and boughs of pine decorated the rooms, and music and dancing were enjoyed in the ball room. Washington was well represented, for at the great round table in the center of the dining room, where the guests of honor sat, were Madame Patenotre, wife of the French ambassador, radiant and gracio Baroness Hengelmuller, brilliant and spir ited, and among the other guests at smaller tables were Admiral Upshur, Gen. and Mr: Schofield, Miss Barney, Mr. and Mrs. John O'Donnel, M. Lefaivre, M. Trubert, Senhor Bandao, Dr. Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Montgomery, Dr. and Mrs. Guy Fairfax Whiting, M. Patenotre, ambas: dor; Baron Hengelmuller, Austrian min: ter; Mr. Brun, minister of Denmark; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. M. Curry. At night the ad- miral was dined by Mr. Sears. This even- ing W. E. Dodge of New York gives a great dinner and ball at Kebo for the dis- tinguished visitors, and tomorrow a picnic and drive to Jordan's pond will be given them by Mr. Sears. Crowds visit the boats daily, and much interest is felt in the crew races tomorrow for a prize of $100, offered by the Canoe Club. They will probably re- main until Monday. Admiral Upshur has been even more prominent social the visit than previously, his courtesy and grace of manner, his ready wit and adaptiveness making him far more stught after than any young beau of the place. The canoe parade that took place recent- ly at “Sea Urchins,” the home of Mrs. Bur- ton Harrison, was most picturesque. The many canoes were decorated with flowers and bunting, and in one a “real live” In- dian, “Loring,” son of “Big Thunder,” in war paint and feathers, skimmed along in a way that showed his skill with the paddle to perfection. Miss K.* V. R. Berry of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Montgom- ery and the Clymer boys of Washington all took part. The Clymer boat was espe- cially pretty, being hung with green and laden with pine boughs. “Sea Urchins” was reached to find groups of dancers on the lawn, music and a cordial welcome. M. Patenotre and Madame Patenotre have been here one weck, and will leave Monday for their home at Elberon, N. J. They have been entertained extensively, Mrs. Livingston, Mrs. W. E. Montgomery, Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. Barney being among those who have arranged functions in their honor. M. Maurice Trubert of the French lega- tion leaves here Monday for Lake George. Mr. and Mrs. William Slater gave a din- ner of fourteen this week. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Choate, Richard Harding Davis and Stephen Bonsal are among recent arrivals. Mr. Frederic Coudert, the New York law- yer, is slowly convalescing from nervous prostration. Mrs. C. H. Harlow of Washingto: the Marlborough. anaes The Portuguese minister and Vicomtesse Sorento Thyrso are expected here daily. Mr. James Bryce of England, author of “The American Commonwealth,” is vis- iting here. General and Mrs. Schofield lately enter- tained at luncheon Chief Justice and Mrs. Fuller, Mr? and Mrs. Curry, Mr. and Mrs. De*Koven, Mrs. and Miss ‘Dennison, Col. Bass, and Mrs. A. D. Andrews. ees GALLANTRY ON THE FIELD. Whowe Bravery Medal of Honor. Medals of honor have been awarded as i= Soldiers Won the amuel E, Eddy of West Chesterfield, ‘s.: At Sailor’s Creek, Va., April 6, 1865, this soldier, then a private, Company D, 37th Massachusetts Volunteers, saved the life of the adjutant of his regiment by vol- untarily going beyond the line and there killing one cf the enemy then in the act of firing upon the wounded officer. Here he was assailed by several of the enemy, run through the body with a bayonet and pin- ned to the ground, but while so situated he shot and killed his assailant. James Holehouse of Fall At Marye’s Heights, May 3, 1863, this sol- dier, then a private, Company B, 7th Mas- sachusetts Volunteers, with one compan- ion, voluntarily and with conspicuous dar- ing, advanced beyond his regiment, which had been broken in the assault and had haited beneath the crest. Following the example of these two men, the colors were brought to the summit, the regiment was advanced and the position held. James Snedden of St. Louis, Mo.: At Piedmont, Va., June 5, 1864, this soldier, then principal musician of the 54th Penn- sylvania Infantry, upon the wounding and abling of a soldier in the regiment, left his place in the rear, took the disabled sol- dier’s rifle and fought through the remain- der of the action, receiving the commenda- tion of the colonel of his regiment at the time and subsequent mention in orders. S. W. Thaxter cf Portland, Me.: At Hatcher’s Run, Va., October 27, 1n64, this officer, then a major, Ist Maine Cavalry, having been ordered to proceed to als home to be mustered out upon expiration of ser- vice, upon learning that an important movement wag to be made, voluntarily re- mained and participated in the battle. He was mentioned in*cflicial reports for con- spicuous gallantry’ by his brigadé and di- vision commanders, and Gen. Hancock, who commandgd the forces, called partic- ular attention to the incident. Nelson W. Ward of Springfield, Mo.: At the Staunton river bridge, Virginia, June 25, 1864, this soldier, then quartermaster sergeant, Company. M, llth Pennsylvania Cavalry, while nearly disabled by sickness, volunteered to take the place of an absent trooper in a charge on the bridge, and took part in th cHarge, in which wany were killed, and the regiment was forced to fall back, bit he ;went alone in front of his regiment, under a very heavy fire, to xe- cure the body of his captain, who had been killed in the dctio. ——__+e River, Mass.: Survey/of the Seal Islands. Mr. W. W. Duffiéld of the coast and geo- detic survey reports that he has completed the survey of three of the islands of the Pribyloff group, including the St. Paul, the largest In the group, and the small tracts known as Walrus and Otter islards. He ex- pected when he wrote to continue his work ‘on St. George Island and to complete it be- fore the close of the season. ~ saab Ba Gers Pay Only in Russinn Vessels. Consul General Karel at St. Petersburg informs the State Department that a meas- ure has been sanctioned by the Emperor of Russia providing that after January 1, 1900,.all coastwise trade of Russia must be caried in Russian vessels, with the excep- tion ot salt from the Black and Azoy seas, “+: on the Baltic. A similar law w: 1830, but has remained a dead letter. - sees at SS PINGREE AGAINST BURROWS Michigan Governor Seeks New Senatorial Alliance in the Campaign. He Makes Sharp Warfare on the Senator’s-HRecord in Recent National Legislation, Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 28, 1897. When, on the eve of the Passage of the new tariff bill, Gov. Pingree denounced the rates on hidcs, lumber and sugar, his course was interpreted as the first gun in a campaign against the re-election cf Sen- ator Julius Caesar Burrows. This inter- pretation of the signs of the times has Eroven correct, for Pingree is now openly and violently in opposition to Burrows, and is taking frequent occesicn to express kimself on the subject. In a specch at the semi-centennial of the Holland settlement in this country, held at Holland City last week, he spoke of the necessity of curbing the power of trusts and monopolies and the need of better legislators, and while he did not even tn- directly refer to the senatorial situation, there was no doubt as to what he was driving at. He attended a farmers’ pienic at Jackson recently, and his remarks were along tke same line, only more pointed and direct. The farmers’ picnic and county fair season fs now on, and Pingree is book- ed for many speeches and addresses, and it is safe to say that in every one of them he will pour hot shot into the Burrows camp, and wll bear heavily upon the lum- ber, Fides and sugar tariff rates which Burrows helped put through. He is in a positicn to make an early and hot cam- Paign, while Burrows and his friends are practically shut out, and will remain out until tke campaign opens next year and stump speaking shall be in order. Namex Some Good Men. incidentclly mentioning some of the good men who are available as his successor, and this is looked upon in political circles as a bid for a senatorial alliance. He has mentioned Col. A. T. Bliss and ex-Gov. Jchn T. Rich, for both of whom a few months ago he had nothing but words of scorn. He also mentions John Patton, jr. of this city, Congressman William Alden Smith cf this city, James O'Donnell of Jackson, Gen, O. L. Spaulding of St. John’s and several others. Pingree has entire control of the state patronage, and this is good as far as it goes, but in his business he needs a senatorial possibility as a si partner in the fight who will not only contribute freely to the campaign fund, but will also bring some influence into the campaign. : If any one of the men named would join his caravan it would give him much ad- ditional strength in his efforts to secure the next legislature. He has not made any alliance , but it is believed he would be particularly pleased to have Patton join forces with him in his fight against Burrows. Patton served a few menths in the Senate by appointment of Governor Rich to the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Stockbridge and made an excellent record in so far as oppor- tunity allowed. He was defeated for the election by Senator Burrows after a fight of more than usual bitterness, and if he should enter the race he would have a strong pull at the start, and especially so if Pingree were for him. His geographical location is right and except Burrows he would be the only senatorial candidate who was on the list three years ago. There is H:tle in common between Pat- ton and Pingree either in manner, thought or disposition, but Pingree has taken a fancy to Patton and even without an alliance is disposed to boom him. Burrows Also Active. Senator Burrows has been doing the sum- mer resorts in northern Michigan the past month, but is expected here the first week in Septembef, and the brethren here are anxiously awaiting his coming. It is recognized in political circles that the opposition to his re-election is becoming formidable, and his friends are becoming alarmed. His appointments thus far have been of a nature to widen the breach be- fWeen the factions, and a conciliatory pol- icy will be urged by the more conserva- tive of his friends, while others will in- sist that the good things should be for the Burrows boomers and none other. A conference will be held here when he arrives, and a policy will be marked out for future action, but the Pingree op- position has reached such preportions that it will be impossible to get that faction back into line. And yet a few months ago Burrows could have had the Pingree in- fluence for the asking. ———. — WORK OF THE ROGUES. Record of the Depredations Reported to Police Headquarters. The office at W. H. Zeh’s wood and coal yard, corner of 28th and K streets north- west, was entered yesterday morning short- ly after midnight and robbed of $8, a shirt and some collars and cuffs. It appears that the keys had been left on a table in the office and the burglar reached in and got them, unlocked the door and entered the building. When David Upperman, the watchman, discovered what had been done he called in the police and had them investigate the af- fair. Policeman Burglingame has arrested a colored man named Peter H. Johnson on suspicion of having committed the burglary and has recovered some of the stolen linen. ‘The house of Mr. Charles T. Cropley, No 3066 Q street, Georgetown, was burg] rized last night between 6 and 10 o'clock. En- trance was gained through a pantry wi dow and the house was ransacked for je elry and cash. There was no one at home during the evening, and when Mr. Cropley returned about 10 o'clock and found the house in disorder he thought the *burglars must have remained in there for quite a long while. Three breastpins, a ring and necklace were missing, and it is possible that some other articles were also taken, The police were notified of the robbery soon after the return of Mr. Cropley and they are searching for the burglar. The robbery of a show window at the store of Charles Cutch has also been re- ported. This store is at No. 1245 5th street northwest. Several nights ago the window was smashed and a quantity of tobacco and four- pounds of candy were stolen. Several cases of burglary of this kind have been committed during recent month: Fred. Marizett. No. 431 Wilson s has also a complaint against burglars. His house was entered Saturday night, the thief entering through a rear window. A pair of trousers and a scarf pin were taken. Frederick Stedalman, N street north- east, complains of the theft of a satch containing some carriage trimmers’ tools. ‘The satchel was taken from his house yes- terday. A bicycle lamp was stolen from William Randall's bicycle Saturday night. R. F. Dimmick, a bicycle dealer, asked the detectives todiy to recover two bicy- cles for him. Yesterday he hired the wheels to two young men, and they failed to return them. ‘Phe theft of a suit of clothes and a coat was reported by Patrick Spinks, who lives at No. 1244 Delaware avenue southwest. Thomas Linney, No. 409 Franklin street, complains of the theft of a dirt cart. The cart, which is painted blue, was taken frcm a lot on New Jersey avenue. and G Mrs. Sarah I. Brawner, 14th streets southeast, complains that a gold watch was stolen from her house yester- day. ae —— Narrow Escape From Death. Miss Fannie Leroy had a narrow escape from death about 10 o'clock Saturday,. in her room at No. 631 F street northwest. The folding bed in which she was sleeping caught fire in some unaccountable man- ner. Fortunately she was awakened before the flames reached her. An outcry was made and several com- panies of the fire department were soon at work. They had respondeg to an alarm turned in from box 125. Several men on the street went to the woman's assistance, but the flames spread so rapidly that they were unable to save much of her property. The fire spread to other rooms, and damage amounting to about $300 was done. ee = If you want anything, try an ad. in The Star. If anybedy has what you wish, you will get an answer. hile denouncing Burrows, Pingree is. The Busy Corner, 8th and Market Space. R= Seen ane ee eI 'S. Kann, Sons&Co. Our 2d Grand Rebuilding Sale We Claim Our establishment a high but prices. We are alway lower them and stiii keep -class store in everything 's figuring how low we can values above the average. Your pennies will pull bigger loads now than ever before. Hitch them to our prices. Attractive Upholstery Bargains. Lace Curtains. Perhaps a little too early to think about ‘em, eh? Well, we've thought of that, too, but we also thought that if we made the price at- tractive enough we could attract of them. worth up to $3. you. ar ee Nottingham Lace Strips, 3$ yards long. There are 1,500 odd pairs You'll find from two to six pairs to match. Paired they are 35c. a Strip. 2,000 of the finest quality strips, both Nottingham and Fish Net. They range from 3 to 4 yards in length, and are in both white and ecru. $6.00 is a low price for most of them. 300 pairs of } long. New designs. ottingham Lace Curtains, 50 inches wide, 75c. a Stri 33 yards 98c. a Pair. Yesterday there came Nottingham Curtains. afraid that they'll damage changed to ¢ in a lot consisting of 173 pairs of the finest We shad intended to sell them for $3.00, but being if allowed to stand in such dust, the price is $1.49. _ oc. is our price for Japanese Tinsel Cloth, over which other stores raise a hurrah when they sell it for 15c. ° Linens. 5 new choice elegant bleached Table Linen. These retail for 6gc. Monday only patterns in a 66-inch wide, very weighty, full- goods are strictly all linen and generally 50c. a Yard. 100 dozen of Bleached Fancy Jacquard Towels, sold for less than 10c. each. Alljinen 16-inch wide, strictly How They Did Sell! Those beautiful Fine Sheer White India Linon Re saw these same goods in the piece Never 6l4c. size 20x40. Brown Kitchen 1 »weling. mmnants. i you would not hesitate a minute to pay 15c. a yard and consider you got a grand bargain. We are selling remnants in lengths from 2 to 10 waar 1 ‘ee ae | fe a If you We Couldn’t Keep ’Em Back. That contract of ours with the Pacific Mills (the largest textile manufac- turers, by the way, in America) to take all their short lengths didn’t contain a clause providing for any such thing as 2 Rebuilding Sale. The result was that all day Friday and Saturday half of our store hustling and bustling to arrange the which were thrust upon us, as it were. has been 30,000 yards of new Fall Dress Goods Truth is, we haven't room for them. We can’t send ’em back, and if we keep ’em the dust and dirt which the builders on our new building keep active will ruin every stitch of such desirable fabrics. The only thing left for us to do is to stand an outright loss of hundreds of dollars, and throw all these beautiful woolens in with the rest of our stock and let them form part of the great maelstrom of bargains which our Second Grand Rebuilding seething and active. Three Thousand Yards at Sale keeps 25C., S. KANN, SONS & CO., 8th and Market Space. 7th St. Entrance, Family Shoe Store. LAST DAYS aT WARRENTON The Throng of Visitors Increasing Rather Than Diminishing. e Unique and Interesting ment Illustrative of the Madi Gras —Collection of Horse Portraits. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. WARRENTON, Va., August 28, 1897. The gay throng of visitors, instead of diminishing these last days of summer, seems to increase each Gay at this popular resort. The most unique and interesting event of the season was the carnival which was in- avgurated Wednesday merning and closed ‘Thursday night. Mrs. Thomas J. Semmes of New Orleans, who has a beautiful coun- try seat in this place, was the chief pa- troness of the affair, which was designed to give an idea of the mardi gras which has contributed so much to the social fame of the crescent city. = a Vednesday at 11 o'clock ex an is es escorted by the lord high chamber- lain and the Duchess of Belair, the first lady in waiting, drove through the streets in a carriage of state, drawn by little ponies, amid the acclamations of the peo- ple who had gathered on the lawns and verandas along the route to greet them, as became loyal subjects. At the Town Hall they received the keys of the city, whose gates were forthwith thrown open to re- ceive them, with merriment and good cheer, for two days and two nights. The features of this novel entertainment were the tableaux each evening at the hall. The first showed Rex and his court; the second represented the coming of Flora and her beautiful bevy of handmaidens, who threw flowcrs in the way of the king and queen; the third was represented by Ti- tania with her fairies, who came bearing gifts, and lastly sae = were ouped*in one superb spectacle. "Nearly sixty children took part, repre- senting dukes and duchesses, fairies and flowers in the most perfect manner. A pro- cession was formed, which led from the stage and made a circuit of the hall. Rex was impersonated by Master Pierce Walms- ley, an imperial-logking youth from New Orleans. His court dress was magnificent, consisting of a white satin doublet gar- nished with gold, and silver galloon and gold fringe. The vest and sleeves were of cloth of gold. He wore long white silk tights and gold shoes, and a short cloak of cloth of gold, resplendent with spangles, gracing his shoulders. His crown was of topaz and gold, while a necklace and belt of rubies set in gold adorned his neck and waist. rginia, the pretty daughter of Mrs lets ‘Forbes of Warrenton, as the queen, wore a beautiful gown of white satin, entrain, richly trimmed with lace. Her crown, girdle and stomacher sparkled with rubies and diamonds. The dukes and duchesses, pases and jester, like the royal pair, were all costumed in the style which prevailed in the period of Henry of Na- varre. The flowers wore dresses fashioned to counterfeit the particular flower by which they were designated, and were led by Flora, a rose, who was the attractive liitle daughter of Mr. William Brooke of Norfolk. ‘Titania, In white and silver, was imper- sonated by Miss Elizabeth Gaines, reputed to be the loveliest child in Warrenton, who is the daughter of Col. Grenville Gaines. She led a battalion of beautiful fairies, ciad in every color of the reinbow. When Tthe pageant dissolv. Was danced, which that was witnessed by a large and fashion- able assemblaj The Hunt Club of this pl z ls increased its membership within th year, and preparations are being some big meets this sez fons will be liberal ed to cross-country organizations érrenton men have given a good account of themselves during the last twelve months at the horse shows and in the steeplechase events, on the the The race courses, both in th hunting stock which they have exhibi and through their skillful horsemanship. ‘They report a number of good sales, and at the present time have in schooling some very promising performers, which will com- se good prices when offered on the mar- Mr. Jckn C. Barnard, a Popul. 3 lar figure in Washington hunting Circles, "| has in his summer cottage here one of the finest gal- leries of horse pictures in the Unite States. It formerly belonged to the 4 prietor of the old St. James cafe in N York, whose place was a popular nr dezvous for gentlemen sportsm the custom of the winners of the Suburban, the Brooklyn Handicap, the Kentucky Derby and otaer great events, to have oil paintirgs made of their racers and jock by Henry Stull and other noted artists, and present them to the genial bonifac: It was in this way that the collection was made and preserved. There are more t 200 oils and rare old English prints sus pended on Mr. Barnard’s walls. Some o the most famous horses represented are Troubadour, Eon, Flying Geraldine, Sai- vator, Firenzi, Tenny and The Bard. Invitations have been issued to the mar- riage of Miss Charlotte Lewis Mason oi Frankfort, Ky., to Mr. John D. Payne, the son of General Wm. H. Payne, which’ will be celebrated in that place the 1st proximo. —__ REFEREE HEATH'S REPORT. The Case of the Western Against the Government. The report of First Assistant Postmaster General Perry S. Heath as referee in the case of the Western Union Telegraph Com- Pony against the Post Office Department will be ready to go to the Court of Claims in about ten days. While Postmaster Generab Wanamaker Was in office he redftced the rate which the severnment paid for the transmission of its telegrams to a figure which was not satisfactory to the Western Union Tele- graph Company, and the result was that the company declined to render any bill or tc accept pay for its services, although transmitting messages for the government as usual. The rate was fixed by Mr. Wanamaker under authority given by a law passed in 1866 authorizing the Postmaster General to fix the rate for the telegraphic service of all the government departments. The bills for the service in dispute were sub- raitted to the Court of Claims for adjust- ment during the last administration and at the request of the government and the telegraph company two referees were ap- pointed, these being Wm. A. Brown for the company ard C. O. Shepherd, chief of the division of salaries and allowances, for the department. The referees could not agree upon a re- port, and both parties to the suit agreed upon the selection of Mr. Heath as the sole referee. , This case is particularly interesting, as it involves the right of the Postmaster Gonerat to fix the rate for telegraphic sery- e. Union —————- e+ —_____ It matters little what it is that you want. —whether a situation or a servant—¢ “want” ad. in The Star will reach th person who can fill your need.