Evening Star Newspaper, October 4, 1897, Page 8

8 THE DANGEROUS WALL Contractor Allen Still ‘Employed at the Ruined Power House. | Foree of Men Removing the Impedi- ments to Traflic—Probability of Removing the Smokestack. When Contractor Allen and his force of en begar. work on the ruired walls of the Power station this morning two daagerous pertions of the structure remaine-l to be dynamited, ard a small part of the south wali to be pulled down by rope and wind- Iess. Traffic on E street and Mth street was resumed at an early hour this morn- Ing, and the trains of the Washington and Mt. Vernon electric road were enabled to lczve their usual starting place at the cor- ner of 13tz and E streets. The first named thoroughfare remained closed to ai! traMe except the electric cars up to late-this af- terroon, while D street was impassable on account of the dangerous condition of the south wall of the building. it is expected that by late this evening D street will be cleared of the debris and triffic resumed on that thoroughfare. Foundation Blown Out. The first point of attack this morning Was at the high wall and two abutting walls In front of the smokestack. The work of drilling and shoring up the base cf the wall was dangerous in the extreme, but through the precauticns observed not a single injury was reported. The charge was a heavy one, but the iron girders were so interlaced in the upper portion of the structure that the wall did not show the slightest effect of the explosion, save for a few dislodged bricks. A close examination revealed the fact, however, that the foun- €ation had been blown completely out, and it was only a question of a few minutes be- fore the wall toppled. First came,a few more bricks, then the top of a window pening, and, finally, with a roar and a crash which raised a blanket of dust and dirt, the whole structure came down, tak- ing with it several smaller portions of the inner walls on either side of it. Fire in the Debris. Near the front door a furnace of fire is still burning under the bricks, and sending up clovds of smoke and sparks, while the whole area of the ruins gives evidence of the intense heat buried far underneath. ‘Ihe coal, which is located at the southeast corner of the building, is smoking, and there is every likelihood of fire there. Contractor Allen stated this morning that he received no orders regarding the dispo- sition of the emokestack. He said that in its present shape it is- not a menace to safety, end as far as he knew it Was uuin- jured. Shozld the traction company Geci te have it taken down the work in all prob- ybility will be done by dynamite. Mr. Al- ten said he could make the huge pile fall northward or into the center of the ruins. and that he could take it down with per- fect safety and much more economicaily by dynamite than by any other methed. Should this step be taken it is more tha likely that the work of drilling will be be- gun tomorrow morning. It will take some time, as the charge will necessarily have t» be a heavy one, on account of the thick- ress of the walls. Smoke was discermble teday coming from the stack. Used Rope and Windlass. After the Gangerous portion In front of the smokestack had been disposed of Con- trector Allen put his men at work on the southeast corner with a rope and windlass, and this part was taken down. Then the crilling was begun on the wall next to the scuthwest corner, and it is probabie that these charges will be exploded about 3:30 ©'ciock.. This will dispose of all the por- tions of the ruins that have been consid- ered dangerous, and as soon as and D Streets are cleared traffic may be resumed without fear of injury either to pedestrians cr vehicles. Superintendent Carll stated to a Star re- porter this afternoon that the smokestack would be allowed to stand for seme time— at any rate unt!! it is learned what dis- Position is to te made of the site. Mr. Carll considered the stack perfectly safe and said that he would not hesitate to build a new plant &round it. The stack may, therefore, be left for the use of the company itself, or for a new tenant of the site, shouid it be decided to build a pMnt there requiring the use of machinery. Salvage Probable. With regard to what might be saved out of the mass of twisted and broken ma- chinery Mr. Carll said that in his opin‘on there wus nothing that could be of any use in the future. The fly wheels were warped and could not be used again for fear of a flaw developing and causing seri- ous injury. The engines, so far as he coull see, were badly damaged. The furnaces and beilers had not been examined, and, in- deed, the machirery had been given but a casual examination by Mr. Carll in going over the ground with the insurance man. The heavy beams, iron and wood, that had fallen on top of the boilers have un- doubtedly made them unfit for use, the superintendent said, and with the excep- ticn of a few boiler tubes, it is not ex- pected that anything will be saved in this part of the structure. Considerable coal was also lost, and what is left may be de- stroyed by fire before it can he removed. In winter, it Is generally the case that a thousand tons are stored in this corner, but it is not likely that anywhere near tnat quantity was on hand when the fire occurred, as the winter supply had not been taken in. ee JULIUS MAKES THREATS. That eppearances are ofttimes deceptive Was most corclusively Cemonstrated today in the Police Court, when Julius Eicholz of 133 F street northeast was placed on trial, charged with “threats.” Julius is a diminutive individual, and he looks like peace and quiet personified. But, it was testified, a healthy cyclone is a summer zephyr compared to Julius when under the irfluence of strong drink. Rebecca Streets was the chief complain- ant against Julius. She is his cousin, and, according to her testimony, he has threat- ened to very promptly end her earthly career. The witness stated her belief that Julius, when in the conditior referred to, wil some day certainly carry out his threats. Therefore, her frame of mind could pt consistently be described as happy. Policeman Worthington told the court that recently when he called at Julius’ house he was met at the door by the de- fendant, armed with a big pistol and a Gangerous-looking knife. He threatened to cut out the heart of any one who molestel him. ‘The warrant was served by Policeman ‘Tracy. “When I called at the house,” he testi- fied, .“I was met at the door by the de- fendart. He had a big pistol, and I hon- estiy believed that if I had not grasped the weapon I would now be full of holes.” Jvlius denied the accusations, declaring himself to be the subject of persecution, but Judge Kimball required him to fur- nish bonds in the sum of $300 to keep the peace. —_>—__ McKnew’s Fall Opening. One of the enjoyable events of the sea- son to the ladies of Washington is Wm. H. McKnew's annual fall opening of cioaks and suits, which cccurs today, tomorrow and Wednesday. It is no longer considerea necessary to send abroad to secure a high- class fashionable ready-made suit or coat, for McKnew’s large assortment and re- Hable styles are ample to satisfy the needs of fashion’s most fastidious devotees. Nov- elties in ladies’ fall and winter coats, suits, capes and furs, gathered from the leading fashion centers of the world, made their debut this morning before a large and ad- miring audience, and the proprietor was congratulated many times upon his excel- lent taste and good judgment. —_——— Divorce Order Vacated. Judge Cole today vacated his order of severa! days ago in which he denied the petition of Presley Ash for a divorce from Lydia Ash. The judge, in vacating the or- Ger, referred the case to Examiner Albert Harpe> to take further testimony, giving the petitioner thirty days therefor and his wife the same period after the close of the testimony offered by her husband. EVENING STAR, MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1897-14 these magnificent OoSOoo we tained--and pays leaders’ tribute to AN Thé “Big Store” makes grateful acknowledgment to the people for their con- stancy and confidence---without which our great success could not have been at- your bountiful patronage of thirty years with enon OPTEMINGS. Boys’ Short Pants Suits. The Anniversary offerings have been gathered from the very best makers of Boys’ Clothes in the world —made under special orders—with _ special call on special Yalues—and put on the counters at special prices. To properly represent the strength and variety of the stock they must be values without peers. To becoming- ly represent our generosity at this time the prices must be lower than ever before. This is the “leader’s jubilee.” POSOSSSOOSG OSES f A lot of All-wool Brown Cheviot Short Pants Suits, in three shades, and Reefer and Double-breisied Jackets, the former braid trimmed. Made with extra care. Will sive unusual satisfaction for the prices. Worth $3. 2 Anniversary price........ A lot of Brown Plaid jot Brownie Suits, with vest and collar of solid shade of brown, trimmed with white silk on vest and black braid on sailor col- lar. Worth $5 under ordinary circumstances, $3 50 Anniversary price........ A lot of Novelty Cheviot Brownie Suits, with plain brown vest and inserted collar; collar, vest and sleeves trimmed with novelty braid, and with lines; pearl buttons down both Ales of front; make most attrsctive suit for 3 to 8 years’ wearers. Worth $6. $4 -50 Lots 2504-5-6 Blue and Black Imported Clay Short Pants Suits, in Reefer and Double-breasted styles; & Boy's Anniversary. price........ Dress Suit; Italian cloth tee thoroughly made. Would be cheap at $6.50. 4 Anniversary price... . Lot 2514—Black Boucle Cheviot Short Pants Reefer and Double- breasted Suit uarenteed all wool; Reefer Suits are braid-trim- med on sailor \ Handsome and dressy ef- $3 75 fects—with the worth to wear. Actual value GOSS SOOOEOOSGO8 0O0O8 Anniversary price. . a Oo Lo tJ & Boys’ Knee Pants. 300 pairs of Blue, Gray d Brown Corduroy Pants, with pat- ent walstbands. Sizes 4 to 13 years. Itegular price is $1—they are so advertised ev where else, 48 IC. picked patterns; tent Anniversary price........ 75¢. 500 pairs of All-wool Kuee Pants, in specially for this sale; strongly made, correctly cut; pa waistbands. "Sizes 4 to 16. Worth $i— Anniversary price........ Boys’ Reefers. Lot 1940—Rlue Boucle Cloth Reefers, with double-stitched edges; braid on collar and » and large pearl buttons. Fit ages Ideal ttle garment. Worth $4.50. Anniversary price $2-75 Lot 4640-Blue Pilot Cloth Reefer, with velvet collar, raw edges, and pearl buttons big as silver dollars. ‘The top of fashion— the Umit of value for $6.75— $5 -00 Anniversary price. QOSSSIVOSSOOS HOOOHOS SHO COS OOS TS HHOOO ® 3 Young Men’s Cutaway Sack Long Pants Suit; good color to Anniversary price. Cheviot Suits, made in Single-bre F cks, Anniversary price. .) gray pencil stripe; made up with ‘single- «an watch the quality—the pattern is its. Long Pants Suits. wear; extra good value to wear; $5 With French facing, Gree back coll Lot 1292—One of the nobbicst Suits of the breasted sack cout and double-breasted vest— bod: an cxcinnttve= one $ il 250 Tot 3650—Brown and Gray—Mixed 3-button made to fit. Worth $6.50. and Red Mixed All-wool Lot 7099—Brown oe Italian Mining. Worth $12.50. season -strictly all-wool black cheviot, with a manonish suit. $15 is the cheapest any- Anniversary price. G06 Boys’ Long Pants. 2452—All-wool Cheviot Long Pants, in brown, check pattern; cut small in leg and well shaped; taped seams, $2 50 strongly made. Regular $3. 5 value. Anniversary price............... Lot 2932--Gray Mixed Cheviot, Long Pants, plaid eftect, brand new, specially madé for this season; stylish cut and perf-ct fitting. Al sizes, 14 fo 19 years. 50 value—at the $3 -00 Anniversary price.......-.... Boys’ Laundered Shirt Waists. | dozen Perfect-Auting Shirt Waists—in excellent patterns; all new and opicdnte, Newnsbuye collar, hare are foal grades, and we have divided them tuto two lots. ° cholee 50c. and Se. grades. grades, 35C.5." ASc. Boys’ Furnishings. QSOSS GOOSCOOOES Your Your choice $1 and $1.25 CSSSSIOOO Lot 4070—Black Clay Sack Suits, made with and trimmed with special qualities.’ Worth $12. *10 Lots 4524 aid 4525—Black and Blue Laverton Unfinished Wors- teds, made up in Single and Double-breasted Sacks. We bought the ‘goods montis ago to have them for this special offering. These Suits you cannot duplicate for less than sis.” $ 1 5 )-50 Lots 1200 and 1201—Strictly All-wool Single and Double-breasted Sack Suits, In a new pattern specially ‘selected. $7-50 Anniversary price.............. Anniversary price,....... Actual value, $10. — : Anniversary price........ “Tot 3353—All-\wool Suits, Mned with wool, silk across the eS Plain to be seen that the re worth $20... ll 5 Anniversary price........ Cheviot Single and Double-breasted Sack and Lot 227—Blask and with slik a here. Worth $12 Tnfinished Worsted Sack; Suits, lincd With Clay the shoulders. Nowhere but $ 1 () Lot 8248—Brown Overp'aid Cheviot Seit—ani effect that no one Anniversary price........ show, d every inch of the goods to be had is in this a co a Sacks thut ure sure to fit. Worth $20. Anniversary price........ | Fancy Waistcoats. The fad for Fancy Vests is strqnger than ever | We've imported séme, specially hand- this season. L p some patterns for our celebration offering. 5 v t_ designs, cut Lot 5859—Imported Vesting, in cne of the newest! single-breasted, with patch pockets and fancy buttons. ee Anniversary price.......- $2-50 Lots 5311, 5859, 5411—Cholce patterns—are of the exclusive set"-made up in single-breasted style. Worth Lots 5445 and 1415—Two of the most striking effects in four styles we rhull show this season. Single-breasted and big value at 35— i $ 3: 50 Anniversary price........- Anniversary Offerings—even our usual prices have been dropped still lower on some excep- ing. Men’s Derbys, $1.35. 100 dozen Men's Black and Brown Derbys; shapes. Worth $2.25 and $2.50. Anniversary price........ new $1 -35 Men’s Furnishings. To say that we shall make the most bargain- ful offerings of thirty years is to eclipse a rec- ord conspicuous for brilliant retailing. But cost puts no bridle on our selling ipsa under such circumstances as these. We are making com- plimentary concessions. ¢ A case lot of Fleeced Ribbed Balbrifgan “Shirts ant Drawers; Shirts have silk taped recks, Isik fronts and pearl buttons; Draw- era are finished with spliced seats, suspender tapes, taped seams and pearl buttons. The store that matebes-!them for $1 is doing well. 50¢. Exch piece, A case lot of natural Wool Shirte and Drawers, fleece toed, taped ee see bocety pearl butt.as, lined waist Anniversary price...... bands, $1.50 value. ee ? o” Anniversary price........ 91 . Each plese. Must be big values for us to give them a place at his “roll of honor.” Boys’ Camel Hair Shirts and a: (pig orga cleared Aa seams; shirts with ribton bottom and - SOC. Fnmen. med. 39. Worth Te. Anniversary price... Shirts, lot, of eight, new. patterns—Roman checks, a fashion; perfect . to 4c Nobady else has asved * 80. Cc. Boys” Sizes selling for than $1. = geeces pi mis ‘fee Cauccieren Shirts and Drawers; anne -Hned waist bends, Worth $1.25. Some se ‘hem for more, but oS pes Anniversary price... :. a Each. pleee. Men’s & Boys’ Hats. é Anniversary price.......... $3-50 low | Three Great Underwear Tributes. butt wers ha apes, pearl “buttoes tons; ‘Dra ve ous ofthe they are Men’s Suits and Top Coats. Our price—our appreciation—are in these offerings. We have made these Suits especially for this” event. them that they should be worthy souvenirs of a noteworthy occasion. The anniversary prices speak our compliments. | { tionally fine values—that this special sale may be the most important of the thirty years we are celebrat- stitched seams; silk-lined all through. Cut proper length. TMen’s Separate Pants. in these Anniversary Offerings—and these dozen lots do the “honors” for the Pants stock. Neat patterns. Offered as specials at wool. Black, Gray and Brown effects. Good, honest values at $8.50— as you see elsewhere at patterns, and a quality that would cost. $ 74 doze blocks. Worth $1.25 and $2. Boys’ Golf Caps. new effects, latest shape. A Guaranteed Statement. Here’s a point we want to have clearly understood at this time. We make it over our signature--a signature that for thirty years has stood for reliability and trustiworthiness: TODAY WE ARE SHOWING THE BEST-FITTING CLOTHING WE HAVE EVER HAD SINCE WE HAVE BEEN IT’S AS GOOD AS WE CAN MAKE TO ORDER. BETTER IN FIT AND EQUAL IN TIAKE TO ANY CLOTHING IN AMERICA, SAKS AND COMPANY. _, Saks and Company, Spread ourselves on Lot 182—English Covert Cloth Top Coats—broad stitched, Italian lined, one-half French faced. We want to give you a polnter— || don't buy a roat where the lining is sewed to the bottom of the coat. You may be sure it hides cotton-backed goods, Ours are all _wool—you can see. This lot is the best $7.50 gar- ment ever offered—and as a great big special we offer it‘at 56 -50 Lot 3137—Fine Imported Worsted ‘fop Coat, in Chocolate Erown shade, cut medium covert length; lined to the edge with extra quality silk. At $25, a coat hard to match. $ () Anniversary price... 2 Lot 3104—Seal Brown Imprted Worsted Top Cont, lined all through with silk; min most ‘thorough and taflor-like $20 manner. Worth §: Lot 3370—Tan Covert Cloth Top Coats, with strictly strap seams, patch pockets, Itali joth lining, silk ‘in sleeves. A $1 0) Anniversary price........ Anniversary price........ Lot 3150—Tan Covert Cloth Top Coat, with double- It's a leader ‘at $1: 50, Anniversary price. . swell garment at $ . Others can’t sh ow it for less. Anniversary price........ i} Every feature of our store service is represented Lots 4199 and 4289—Strictly All-wool- Pants—perfect _ fitting— $2-50 Lot 792—Dark Gray Cassimere Pants, cut perfect fitting. Worth J 3.50 Anniversary price....... 5S Anniversary price. . Five lots of Hair-line Striped Cassimere Pants, guaranteed all Anniversary price. 92-90 Lot T70—Gray Hair-line Siriped Cassimere Pants—such a value or $2.75—only better made. $2 00 Anniversary price Lot 3264—Fine English Check Worsted Pants, in latest London 15 made to order—should We offer them at the Anniversary price $7-50 Lot 4029—Import ed. All-wool Cassimere Panta; desirable stripe pattern; cut and made in perfect shape. Worth $6.50. Anniversary price....... 55-00 Men’s Fedoras, $1. n Men's Black $10 in our stock. rnd Brown Fedoras; latest Anniversary price........ $1] = Jot of Bors’ Golf Cups, in plain and fancy colors, Worth’ $5¢.—for ¢ . 25e Anniversary price. IN_BUSINESS. Our Anniversary Gloves: 100 dozen ont-seam Dogskin Walking Gloves, in popular shades of tan, made with Englich thumb. All the style of an imported glove, Every pair carefully inspected. $1 Value—better, if anything. Anniversary price. Anniv .... 89°- DoubleHosiery Offering Ladies’ Wraps and Suits. Although this department is but a year old—we have called on it to join in the complimentary offerings in celebration of our thirty years in business. They shall outdo its record of great value-giving and low-price asking. They shall surpass the most tempting offerings it has made in the four seasons of its career. It shall top its popularity with unheard- of special selling. Every one of the great makers who comprise our source of supply have caught the spirit of the occasion and laid on the elegances with a lavish hand. \Man-Tailored Suits. 40 of them—made of imported Scotch Cheviot, in black and navy blue, with fly front jacket and latest cut skirt. Goats LINED WITH BLACK SILK TAFF : $4250 We offer it as the © with the land. - "4 Anniversary price........ Man-tailored Suits, of two-toned Scotch M made tures, top coat made in fly-front effect, and lined with cable taffeta silk, trimmed with military braid; skir~ of the latest type, pez- line lined, velvet bound and Landsoinely braided. The color choice is of blue or brown. equaled by any one at 822. Anniversary price........ “316° Black Silk Skirts. 7 Hard-omety Brocaded Black Silk Skirts, cut and draped by an artist hand. We sk you to see them—cxpecting $5 $ 1 -49 value, for that what they, are, Anniversary price. Ladies’ Top Coats. 60 for this sale. Made of two-toned mixed Home-spuns, with fly-front effects, raised and stitched seams; one-half self-tived, flaps on pockets and all through evidence of $5 tman-making. The value is $5. Anniversary price. See this one. 26-inch Tan Covert Cloth Top Ccats, made with strap seams, man-coat back; fiy-frent, notch collar, lined all through with satin rhadame. Strictly man-tafler-made. Others edt HIS for the mame g = i0 Anniversary price Black Satin Waists. Black Satin Blouse Waists that are simply perfect in fit and fashion, made in # quality that sells all around ux at $8. We consider our Waist a better one that theirs. Ours are lined and the collars are attached. Anniversary price...... ae Men’sand Boys’ Shoes Special “values for this Special occasion. Choice of six -tyles of Patent Leather, Enameled Leather, Black and Russia Calf; wide, medium and narrow toes; double soles, plaia and extension edge; bulldog and other popular lasts; 0 hand-sewed Shoes; match of any $4 shoe store shoe. 2 0 a Anniversary price.... Choice of six styles Black and Tan Calf Shoes; double soles, in and ex-ension and sightly. Worth $2.75, ce comfortable, “durable; leading shapes; new style $]] -98 Anniversary price....... S We can't better than offer you SAKS' “LITTLE TROOPER” for the boys. It's $1.25 valee; sound and sensible. No one else has them—they’re made specially for us. All boys’ sizes. Anniversary price........ Sporting Goods. Anniversary prices bring our “al- ways lowest” prices down siill lower. Boys’ All-wool Turtle-veck Sweaters, with fancy stripes—worth $2, for........--.4 1.48 Men's All-wool Turtle-neck ‘Sweaters, with new stripes—worth $2.50, for......... 4 $1.98 Men's Fr ‘WBe., for. Perfect North t Star Bicycle .50—for. . Parcel Carrier, to be att bracket, for children’ school Ss dozen English Castlegate Merino Half 4] be, ee ee $33 at oe D we've able to sell qual- ity for 2c. ». Anniversary Price. . och 19¢- Hern sdorf warranted fast black and fast color tan, with spliced heel " 1's" 20e. hose—thate whet tan 1 5¢ 2 for 2e. Anniversary price........ 133 dozen Satin and shot Silk Puffs, in white fancy Specially good .q alities—75e. and $1. 520 Fancy Percale Shirts. price... Anniversary price........ 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