Evening Star Newspaper, January 20, 1898, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1898-14. PAGES. : : 4 MckKnew’s, 933 Penn. Ave. Thursday, January 2oth, 1898. garment denotes quality. Our Remnants. We clean house every Friday. few “crumbs” from the “Remnant Tabl loth Jackets. ed to... ren’s_ Winter fers. Were $3.75 to $7. Were $5, $5.50 and $10. = = 82 ines 4 to 10 Redneed to $1, $3. Plaid $1.50 Walsts. Reduced to... .31 ‘Three $3.88 Plaid Weol W 42 6 Black Jerse We Friday. $2 ‘overt Cloth € izes 38, 40 and Cat from $10 $6.50 P."* Black Satin Spoon Busk Corsets. 2) and 21. Cut from $5 to... .¥ Were $1 and $1 Zyard pieces. . Linen Collars. Lot of 25e. Tecks and Bows. Ze. bottles of Verfumery . Colgate’s Extract Shell Hairpins. ‘y Shell Hairpins. ‘hildren’s and Misses’ Kibbed Underwear, Reduced from 39 to..29¢. Lot of Vests and Drawers. BZ doz. Women's Gray Swiss Ribbed Vests, sizes. Were 62 and GSc. Friday. 35e. Men's Bicycle Stockings. Men's 50c. Bicyele Stockings. Sle. Men's $1.25 Eng. Bicycle Stoel 69e. W.H.McKnew, 933 Pa. Ave. Ja20-Go a Clearance o FURS! 22e. accordance with our usual policy. we e inaugurated our annual January clearance sale of superb, stylish Sealskin garments and other rare furs! Bargains like these abound: 26-in. Alaska Senlskin Coat now $200. A $250 Persian Lamb Coat now $200. A Black Silk-lined Cireular now $25. 36-In. Deep Electric Seal Cape now $25. Just In, 2 Exquisite Brocaded Silk Evening Capes, trimmed with white fox. Only $85. B. H. Stinemetz & Son, Go to Siccardi’s FOR BARGAINS IN HUMAN Hal Hair Switches at Great Bargains, .00 Switches reduced 10 $1.50. ).00 Switches reduced to $2.50. 00 Switches reduced to $5.00. Gray and White Hair reduced in same proportion. Time. Siccardi, 711 ‘ith st., next to Pelais Royal. Private rooms for bairdressing, shaupoolng @veing. se13-16.1 SSSSSSS SSS SS ‘Delightful ¢“Dermatine” mpld Uquid—exquisitely hat is free from grease and never becomes th or stick, It’s for the skin—splendid for cha ped lips and han soft, smooth and whi men to use after sbavin EF ONLY Ze. BOTTLE. W. S. THOMPSON, PHARMACIST, 703 185TH STREET. Jal9-28d ve. ae 0 58 cy Fa if |. 5 Good for 999NH39N993D AND ADJUST. CORRECT ALL DEFECTS NOTICE OUR PRICES! BRAZILIAN PERBLES (WON'T SCRATCH), ELSEWHERE $.00— AT. z : GULD-FILLED G RAXTED “TEN STYLES. : YEGLASS MOUNT- WHERE $3.50, AT. SOLID NICKEL GLASSES, 75e. A. KAHN = = = 935 FN.W. ecg HOLESALE AND RETAIL OPTICIANS. le6-th,s, 1-26" SSeS Notions In Prices. ‘ Barnard’s Cream, 17c. Paine’sCeleryComp., 69c. Je Soap, tar. sion. E Pinkham’ Hyomet.. t's Dyspepsia Tab Terraline, 69c. ‘ Pennyroyail Pills, $1.37. (Chichester's.) i CATARRH OF THE STOMACH. A Pleasant, Simple, but Safe Effectual Cure for It. Catarrh of the ston.ach hi the next thing to incurable. The usual symptoms area full or bloating sen- sation after cating. aceompanied sometimes with sour or watery risings, a formation of gases, cas- ing pressure en the heart and lungs and difficult breathing; headache, fickle appetite, nervousness and a general played-out, languid feeling. ‘There is often a foul taste in the mouth, coated tongue, and {f the interfor of the stomach could be seen it would show a slimy, inflamed condition. The cure for this common and obstinate trouble is found in a treatment which causes the food to be readily, thorvughly digested before it has time to ferment and frritate the delicate mucous surfaces of the stomach. To secure a prompt and healthy digestion 1s the one necessary thing to do, and when: normal diges- tion ix secured the catarrhal condition will have disappeared. According to Dr. Harlanson, the safest and best treatment is to use after each meal a tablet, com- posed of Diastase, Aseptic Pepsin, a little Nuz, Golden Seal and fruit acids. These tablets can vow be found at all drug stores under the name of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab- lets, and, not being a patent medicine, can be used with perfect safety and assurance that healthy appetite and thorough digestion will fol lew their regulzr use after meals. Mr. N. J. Booher of 2710 Dearborn st., mL, : arth {sa local condition result: ing from a neglected cold in the head, whereby he lining membrane of the nose becomes inflamed the ‘poisoncus discharge therefrom, passing backward {nto th> throat, reaches the stomach, thus preducing catarrh of the stomach. Medical authorities prescribed for me for three years for catarrh of stomach without cure, but today I am th» happiest of men after using’ only one box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. I cannot find appro- priate words to express my godd feeling. I have found flesh, appetite and sound rest from their use.”” Stuart's Dycpepsia Tablets is the safest prepara- tion as well as the simplest and most convenient renedy for any form of indigestion, catarrh stcmach, bilioueness, sour stomach, heartburn an bleating’ after meals Send ‘for little beck, mafled free, on stomach trovfles, by ad‘ressing Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich. ‘The tablets can be found at all drug stores. §a20,22,27829 long been considered LONE STAR ASSOCIATION Beneficial Society Gives an Elaborate Entertainment. A complimentary entertainment was giv- en by the Lone Star Beneficial Association last night at the National Rifles’ armory. There was a large attendance. The follow- ing program was rendered: Address, Henry F. Getz; overture, the Minerva Mandolin Club; baritone solo, Mr. Frank Rebstock; recitation, Mr. E. B. Mc- Hugh; tenor solo, Mr. Charles Soran; duet, piano, “The Sleigh Ride,” Miss Mamte Zeigler, Miss Agnes Day; prison scene from “Faust,” “‘Duetto e Terzetto,” Margherito, Miss Ida V. Adt; Fausto, Mr. J. L. Flynn; Mephistopheles, Mr. Gustav Escher; piano accompanist, Prof. Emile E. Mort; recita- tion, a description of a modern popular drama, Miss Lizzie Magie; soprano solo, “Forget Me Not,” Mrs. Augusta Aufrecht; solo, piano, “Grand Polka de Concert,” Miss K. L. Grady; fancy dance, Master C. Sproesser and Miss Susie Humphrey; recita- tion, M1. T. B. McKellor; soprano solo, “Heart, Whence Thy Joy and Sorrow?” Miss Theresa Buehler; trio, plano, Miss Carrie Ostermeyer; mandolin, Mr. George Ostermeye! violin, Mr. Charles Zanner; quartet, plantation medleys, Messrs. Bond, Gessford, Shackelford and Wise, of the Burnt Cork Club; instrumental selections, Profs. Yundt and Holmes; baritone solo, Mr. F. C. Berens; scene from the comic opera “St. Anna,” Fred. lb. Aue and Miss Minnie Boyer. The following committee was in charge: M. F. Hoyberger, H. B. Wissner, J. P. Vierbuchen, T. M. Haislip, &. P. Krey, Rud. F. Riegel, Charles H. Ehrhardt, John P. Vierbuchen, Louis P. Krey, John I. 3 au, Laidlaw Swank, J. Frederick Rupertus, Frederick W. Waterholter, Samuel W. Brunner, Henry Jorg, jr., and William E. Dobson. ——+ OPPOSED TO ARCHING. Commissione: Remedy for James Creek Canal Nuisance. The preposition to arch the James Creek canal to its junetien will, it is understood, net meet the approval of the District Com- missioners. Not, however, because they do rot appreciate the fact that, as it now stands, it is a dally menace to health, but because they feel that the better way wculd be to fill it up, and that can be done, they think, if the proposed sewage disposal systen: is authorized by Congress. To arch the canal, it is estimated, would cest from $200,000 to $300,000, and while the section through which it flows would be made much more sightly by arching it and somewhat less offensive to the nostrils, tke filth which is emptied through it would still rest more or less on the flats on the Eastern branch. If Congress authorizes the proposed issue of bonds to complete the sewage disposal system, not only could the James Creek canal be filled up, but the refuse now passing through it would be carried out into ard-down the Potomac never to return. ‘The horrible condition of affairs in the neighborhocd of the canal ts fully known ard appreciated by the Commissioners, but, as stated above, it is belleved they not only believe it would be most economical, but also most wise, to remedy the evils which exist there by the establishment cf the sewage disposal system, rather than by avching the canal, which, they feel, Kolb Pharmacy, COR. 7TH AND E STS. NW. y nos-3m,25 PRA eect 21 LBS. 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A complete line of Loring’s Obes- ity Preparations and Flesh-produc- N ing Medicines at Mertz’s Pharmacy, iithand FL BEAUTIES FOR SALE IN Fireplace Furniture. Awaiting new owners and for the exchange of We make e money for our- selves and you and also lessen the figures on our proprietorship wel pay you 20 Pits one-afth reduction to. m: F cent! steck book—now that inventory time is at hand. “THE TILE SHOP,” 520 13th. Ge15-4m,18 Lawson of stealing a wagon valued at $11 frem Martha Robinson. He was fined $20 and Lawson was fined $50 for the part he took in the transaction. The fines were not paid and the prisoners went to jail. ——__ What Mr. Johnson Did Say. \u error inadvertently appeared in the report printed in yesterday's Star of the hearing granted by the Commissioners to the representatives of the North -Capitol and Eckington Citizens’ Association on the bill granting the Capital Traction Company the right to exteid its tracks along Florida avenue to North Capitol street. Mr. Henry Johfison was reported as saying that he favored the extension of the line down New Jersey avenue. What Mr. Johnson really said was that he favored the continuation of the extension one bleck further along Florida avenue than is proposed by the pending bill, so that the road may connect at the intersection of Florida and New York avenues with the present terminus of the Eckington road's trolley line, and give access as well to the New York avenue station of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. ——— Private Smith Sentenced. Private Lindsey Smith, Light Battery F, 1st Artillery, having been trizd by a gen- cral court-martial convened at Washington barracks, and found guilty of losing or otherwise unlawfully disposing of clothing, was sentenced “to be dishonorably dis- charged the service, forfeiting all pay ak lowances, and to be confin2d at hard labor at such place as the reviewing authority may direct for the period of one yea! The sentence kas been approved, and will te duly executed at Fort Columbus, New York. a Friendly Suit in Equity. A friendly suit in equity was today filed by Maria J. Shurtleff and her husband, Albert G., who name as defendants Char- lotte J. Davis in her_own right and Cha® lotte J. Davis, trustee, and James H. Davis. ‘The partition of certain real estate left by ¢ late Sophia Dayis,who died July 24,1879, wii as lot 25, square 425, and as 1136 street, is asked. “WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK ? Don't give them tea or coffee. Have tried the new food drink called GRAIN-O? {t is de- Ucious and npurishing and takes the place of cof- fee. The more Grain-O you give the children more health you distribute through their systems. Grain-O ts made of pure grains, and when prepared taster like the choice grades Of bat costs about 4 as much. All grocers sell it. iG REV. MR. WILLIAMS’ TRIAL Former Rector of an Episcopal Parish De- fending His Reputation. Is Charged With Violation of Ordi- ation Vows and Immorality—Be- fore Ecclestastical Court. The trial of Rey. Gilbert F. Williams, former rector of Christ Church, Navy Yard, on the grave charges which have been preferred against him at the instance of Miss Nettie Denham, a former member of his congregation, began this morning at St. Mark's Pro-Cathedral Church, 3d and A streets southeast. The proceedings were had before an ecclesiastical court com- posed of the following ministers: Rev. A. R. Stuart, president of the court, Christ Church, Georgetown: Rev. C. E. Buck; Rev. Charles F. ‘Sontag, Upper Marlboro, Md.; Rev. James E. Poindexter, Charles county, Md.; Rev. Charles H. S. Mayo, Hyattsville, Md. Rev. Thomas 8. Childs, archdeacon of the diocese, it was stated this morning, was originally a member of the court, but he détlined to sit. As he has not resigned, and there was, there- fore, no vacancy, his place could not be filled, so there was one missing. While Bishop Satterlee is not a member of the court, it is stated that he will in all likeli- hood be present at the sessions. The place of prosecutor is filled by L. A. Wilmer of Port Tobacco, who served as “church advocate.” The charges, it was said, were two in number. The first of them alleged the violation by Rev. Mr. Williams of his ordination vows. The sec- ond was the still graver charge of undue familiarity, immorality and illicit inter- course. The accused was represented by Mr. William A. Meloy, who has as assist- ant counsel Mr. J. Holdswerth Gordon of Washington. Under a church canon pre- scribed for such cases only one man can- appear for the prosecution and only one as counsel. It was stated, however, the point would likely be strained and Mr. Me- loy would have Mr. Gordon ‘to actively as- sist him in conducting the case. The trial took place behind closed doors, and only those closely connected with the case and with knowledge of the circumstances re- lating to it were allowed to be present. Reporters were rigorously excluded. Mr. Williams Present. Mr. Meloy, counsel for the defense, said to a Star reporter this morning that Mr. Williams was in the city and would appear at the trial. He stated, in fact, that it was at Mr. Williams’ urgent appeal that the trial’ was brought, in order to clear his skirts of any grave charges as had been preferred against him. He said further that Mr. Williams, ever since the matter bad been brought to public notice, had been endeavoring to have the trial brought. He is at present visiting a friend in Southeast Washington, having come here from Clif- ton Springs, N. Y., where he has been for some time on account o% ill health. Since the charges were first brcught against him, it ie said, his health has been so bad that he could not have taken charge of a par- ish if it had been possible under the cir- cumstances. His family is said to be in Baltimore. Miss Denham, the young lady who ts a Party to the case with Mr. Williams, ap- peared as the chief witness against him at the trial. It is understood that a large number of other witnesses appeared, but their names were not given out for publi- cation. The Rector's Congregation. Rey. Mr. Williams was rector of Christ Church, Navy Yard, until something over a year ago. His health became so bad that he was granted a leave of absence by his congregation, in order for his recuperation, He went to South Carolina for this purpose. Dering his abserce reports began to be cir- cvlated, in which Miss Denham’s name was coupled with his. She was a prominent member of his congregation, one of the mcst eirnest workers in the parish, being a member of the choir and taking great in- terest in all church work. Mr. Williams firally returned to Washington. After scme little time he resigned the charge, os- tersibly on account of ill health. Since then, it is stated, he has been at Clifton Springs, N. Y., undergoing treatment for a severe cerebral disease. A child was born to Miss Denham, which lived a few months and died in the early part of the winter. The outcome of the case will be awaitea with the greatest interest, not only in ec clesiastical circles, but by a large number of those who have learned of the affair and the circumstances surroundiag it. It may be several days before the conclusion of the trial is reached. 2 PATRIOTS IN COUNC Proceedings of District Sons of Ameri- can Revolution. The January meeting of the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution was held in the hall 1007 G street northwest last evening at 8 o’clcck. Aft=r the tr. action of regular business a paper was read by ex-Representative Henry M. Beker on “New Hampshire in the Revolution.” Two important announcements were made: First, the acceptance by the society from the Rocky Hill Headquarters Association, Princeton, N. J., of the custody of th2 room in which Gen. Washington wrote his farewell address, and that a committee, consisting of n. O. B. Wilcox, chairman; Mr. William J. Rhees and Dr. Marcus Ben- jamin, had been avpointed to receive any donations or d>posits that the memhers of the society may be able to make tow: the furnishing of this room. Second, that a lecture will be given under the auspices of the society by Miss Bliz- abeth Bryant Johnson, historian general of th: Daughters of the American Revolution, orge Washington and His Portraits” at National Rifles’ armory, Friday evening, January 2s. There will be several illustra- tions, Including examples from every artist to whom he gave sittings. > Capt. Black Absent. Capt. Black, the Engineer Commissioner of the District, is in New York attending the annual meeting of the American So- ciety of Civil Engineers, of which he is a member. Sa Mr. Lewis Reiterates His Figures. To the Editor of The Evening Star: The courteous letter of Mr. Dall in your last night’s issue criticising my address of last Morday evening is interesting, as it gives a number of pointers which were a part of my address but were not deemed to be of sufficient importance to be in- cluded in the abridged report I furnished to The Star. Mr. Dall says my “‘lesson has not been learned from experience,” but 1 can refer him to any old Yukoner who 1s acquainted with the trip over the passes and he will tell him that his own experi- ence and that of many others bear out my statements, and that the figures I gave are generally accepted by experienced miners and packers. Mr. Dall errs as to the number of pounds a dog can baul over the passes. The usual allowance is 125 pounds to each dog. But as I clearly stated, I do not recommend the Chilkoot pass, as over a mile or s0 of it the only way an outfit can be packed is on a man’s beck. I clearly stated that my figures were for the Skaguay trail, and I have no hesitation in continuing to say that a man should count on a load of 60 pounds for fcur dogs. While I did not specifically mention dog food as a part of the outfit, it was included in my figures as to the total weight. But on this point also Mr. Dall is in error. The usual allowance for dog food is fifty pounds of dried dog salmon for each dog for the trip from tidewater to Dawson City, and, in spite of Mr. Dall’s fear that “it probably cannot be hed,” I can assure all miners that several companies in Seattle have been preparing it during the last few months and now have it for sale in large quantities. WILLIAM H. LEWIS. January 20, 1898. x SS Inaugeration of Presidents. ‘The Evening Star Almanac for 1898 con- tains an account of the inauguration of each of the twenty-four Presidents, from Washirgton to McKinley. 450 pages. For sale a: The Star cffice and at all news stands. Price, 25 cents, CRITICISM OF THE ARMY. Assistant Seerctary Meiklejohn Com- ments on Recent Siat®ments. Acting Secretary, Mfeiklejohn of the War Department has made a statement in re- gard to recent) criticisms of the army, in the course of which he says: “That our army organization, especially that of the imfantry, is in some respects faulty, 's not denied, and has been repen:- ediy representéd to’ Congress by the War Department and tite major general com- ™manding the army. As regards the in- fantry, it may be said that in the lack of a legal provision gor its organization on the three-battalion plan, an approach to it has been rendered possible by the skeleton- ization of two of the ten comvanies au- thorized for @ach fnfantry regiment, and by the formation of the remaining eight companies into two. battalions of four com- panies, each of the latter being of suffi- cient size to serve as a tactical unit in the peace simulation of the various forms of attack and defense. “The argument that the organization of infantry regiments into three battalions, eemposed each of four large companies. results in an economy of officers, both of the line and regimental staff, while true in respect of the systems of the nations of continental Europe, whose war armies are made up of at least partly trained men and of highly trained non-commissioned offi- cers, does not apply to the conditions. of this country, which, in a war of any mag- nitude it may become involved in, must rely almost entirety for fts fighting material on wholly untrained volunteers. * “The cavalry mounts have been criticised, but no one nged have apprehension that a test of relative skill of United States cav- airy and that of Austria in horsemanship and the training of horses would demon- strate the inferiority of our troopers. “I have no intention of underestimating the importance and value of the kind of staff as an absolute necessity to the effi- cient conduct of military operations. I am of the impression, however, that he who makes the criticism is unaware of the ex- tent to which information resnecting the military resources, the topographical fea- tures, etc., of this country, as well as of fcreign cointries, have _ been collected, classified and arranged for use. He is mis- taken in his statement that the War De- partment has prepared no schemes of mo- {lization or plans of campaign for use in Possible case of war. “In regard to the condition of the militia, it may be said that such condition is be- leved to be accurately set forth in the pu- lications of the adjutant general's office on the organized militia cf the United States. If we assume trat the facts set forth in said publications are incorrect, we can do so only by the practical accusation of false- hood against the adjutant generals of the different states, and a simHar accusation against the officers of the army who are on duty with the National Guard.” 2 + HOUR WITH SAMOANS. Subject of Lecture by Mr. John C, Moore. A thrilling account of tne great navel dis- aster in the harbor of Apia, Samoa, March 16, 1889, was given by Mr. John C. Moore last night during his {illustrated lecture, en- titled “An Hour With the Samoans.” At the time of the terrible hurricane which swep: the harbor of Apia and wreck- ¢d six men-of-war, with great loss of life, Mr. Moore was an ofticer in the engineer department of the United Stutes ship Nip- ationed at Apia. He was also Samoan correspondent of The ening Star," ‘and ‘came very near being ene of the victinrs/of the furious elemen’ “A few years ago,” commenced the lec- turer, “Samoa was in every one’s mouth In this countré, particularly, great in- terest manif se of the complications the United States and ny, owing to the attempts of the latter country to violate treaty supulations by interfering with the au- tonomy of the istands and jeopardizing American interests there. The United States was viso particularly interested? the German pr ings at that time, we had and still have an imporiant coalin: ation at Pago-Pago, on the Samoan and of Tutuita.”’ When the German aggressions the Samoans «cémmenced, the Nips Nao, Peru, on her tour around the Commander D. W. Mullan of that Vessel, was ordered: by they authorities ut against Washington to proceed at énce to Apia, a distance of over 5,000 miles from ¢ Mr. Nao. Mvore, after graphically describing ssage and life at sen on a man-of- pictured the arrival of the Nipsic at Apia, the swarming abourd of the semi- clad natives, and.the formation of friend- ships between them and the crew of the Nipsic. Friendship (said the lecturer) with the Samoans is not merely an idle expression, Lut to them the word conveys all that is good and true in human nature. When you have selected your “friend,” there is no gift too expensive, or sacrifice too great that may not be demanded by either party to the transaction with the utmost conti- dence, at least on the Samoan side, of its being granted. One's “friend” never visits you without bringing some little token of his regard and #s a reminder of the com- pact of friendship between you. One of the illustrations portr: Cler fr. Mataafa’s army, whose scant uni- fortn consisted of a simple “lava-la treech cloth, and his armament a short Martini rifle. Mr. Moore described nativ: life on the Samoan Islands in its entire He also described the products of the is- lands and sang two native songs. The lecturer graphically: described the in- cidents of the disaster, many of which Were sai and pathetic and resulted fa the wrecking of six war vessels, three Ameri- can and three German, and a total loss of nearly 150 liv ed a sol- ——.____ STREETS IN THE County. Impossible for the Muddy Places to Be Repaired Replying today to an inquiry of Mr. John Keefe, 1st and O streets, the District Com- missioners say that owing to the limited appropriation available for repairs to county roads it is impossible to attempt to improve-the muddy places in the streets and roads of the District. “If,” explain the Commissioners, “there were only a few the difficulty could be remedied, but owing to the great number of cases, no one of which is entitled to precedence over the others, the Commis. sioners find themselves unable to affora any permanent relief at the present time.’ —_.___ The Use of Dartmouth Strect. Relative to complaints made to them be- cause of material piled on Dartmouth Street, the District Commissioners have in- formed the complainants that the District has been using the street for such a pur- pese for several years; that it is now an cyen con mon, and that to remove the ma- terial now would entail an expense which, in view of the character of the sireet and the low balance of the appropriation, is not believed by them to be advisable. Ls Fined for Assault. Edward L. McCabe, who a few evenings ago procuredstheHarrest of James Good- win on a charge of arson, and who pre- vious to doing so“assaulted Mr. Goodwin, fvas today fired $50 for the latter offense by Judge Kimbatk “In default of payment McCabe will have, to serve three months in jail. A charge of contempt of court against McCabe in refusing to obey a sub- Doena was dismissed by Judge Kimball because the information was defective. TS Charge of Arson. Alexander 8: Sigmund, who was arrested yesterday onthe ¢harge of setting fire to the house in ‘which he lived on P street northwest, was today held by Judge Kim- ball in $1,000 bail for the action of the grand jury. ——-__. Hearing Suspended. Owing to the necessity of Mr. A. S. Wor- thington of counsel to visit New York to- day, the contested will case involving the estate of the late Anna North was yester- day afternoon adjourned until tomorrow. ‘The hearing will probably be concluded tomorrow. —_>—_ Sold for One Dollar. The first rve shad caught in the Potomac river this season was brought in this morn- ing to the wharf of R. A. Golden & Co. It was caught off Plum Tree shore, about thirty-five miles down the river, and weigh- ed five pounds. It was sold for $1. Hecht’s Thursday “ad.,” which will make Fri y busy. Asaleof wrappers worth up to $2.50 for 49c. We have just closed out from a maker a lot of fleece-lined flannelette, heavy perc wrappers. They constitute the entire season’s returns—from retailers—the slightly defective garments for which nobody cares to pay full price. They're garments that were to be sold for $1 to $2.50, and the little hurts in most cases are hard to find. Sometimes it's a slight tear—sometim spot, and often it is but a rip of a seam—any of which can be remedied. They have separate waist iimings and are tastefully braid-trimmed and surely at 4oc. they're a bargain. We've put them on tables on the second floor, and there are plenty salesiclks to serve you. More special hour sales for Friday. from 8:30 to 9:30. | from 10te 11A.M. | from 2 to3 P.M. from 3 to 4 P.M. le and print es itis only a faded Ca Te A Be a ee Bet te aed =, 4 o_e® sod —we shall sell ladies" ort e shall sel 3 inc —we shall sell the re ae ice btpae outing flannel underskirts—the silk rilbon, in @ec. Wack, grey and white worth eober pel ester usual 35e. sort—for green, blue ind white “WB. comets for Usual 15. sort —for 3c. yard. from 2 to 3 P.M. 9 cents. 1214 cents. : from 9 to 10 A.M. from 11 to 12A.M. —we shall sell a lot of ladies’ 29 cents. from 3 to 5 P.M. SSeederdorgongendensencenseeseet —Wwe shall sell men’s natural Diack and blue small potka <—we shall sell men’s fast —we shall sell ladies’ derby wvool and camel's hair half dot pereale shirt waists—e. binck and tan I2t%yc. half Tibbed taped neck vests 1. hose—the 19. value—for values—for hose—for sort—for &c. pair. 29 cents. 4c. pair. 714 cents: Felt hats, 9c. An immense tablefcl of ladies’ Silk waists, $3.98. | Boys’ 50c. pants, 29c. chenille The balance of that immense purchase A lot of b A cheviet jants edged French felt hats. tn all colors, which of ladies’ black taffeta silk wai fectly made and Sec. values will go for a sold up to $1.50—will go tomorrow for 9e. tomorrow. To. gt day for 2ve value yon're getting some of these waists eold for as high ax $5 during this season. They are just right in sty! the mest desirabie waists made—all lined and keve white linen collars and cuff: Plaid waists, 49c. Another opportunity tomorrow to get those handsome plaid wool waists, which sold up to $1.50, for 4%c. Some have pleated yokes—all’ have iinen collars and ‘Boys’ $5 suits, $2.98. TWo styles of boys’ all-wool doublet anh oat Meiens aaa rane aa eee will go for $2. Boys’ $5 reefers, $2.49. Lot of bors’ » lined and bral ila reefers some with ke Flowers, 8c. bunch. A tubleful of handsome velvet roses and Flolets will go on sale tomorrow for 8c. inch. Ribbons, 16c. yard. Choice of a lot of moire, changeable and plain taffeta ribbous jn blacks and many colors—sold for 25e. yard—will go for 16c. SO se se ae ae ee te yard. cums: se me sold up to $510 go fh Plumes cut. Boys’ $5 suits, $1.50. | Boys’ 50 i2 A terrible sacrifice in black ostrich feath- We have bunched a lot of boys’ odd size 1 oys Cc. caps, Ac. er plumes. braid trimmed reefer suits, which sold | Lot of boys’ all-wool slide band winter 15e. for 0c. ones. up to $5, and tomorrow you may have seld for us high as See. go 41c. for $1 ones. them for $1.50—which is a ridiculous price. | on a table at 12 Sacrifices in coats, capes, skirts & suits. $2.00.—Sold for $6. | $6.50,—Sotd up to $22. Skirt sacrifices. Lot of ladies’ stylish cheviot jackets— Lot of the most fash! — mee ray ron mn rate skirts all made with storm collars—and all made chotcest conts of. tan Ww rt, veteen bound -€3 values reduc asia 5 a e plain kersey—in black, blue with $1.2 GRRE IE) eo) EN i) velvet collars—all-silk or satin lined—which cenine - $1.29 each. $2.85 e—sold up to $10. Black boucle snd black and blue cheviot Jackets, all made with storm collars— which sold for $8 and $10—have been cut | down to the ridiculously low price of $2.85. $4.50 ,—Sola up to $16. sold up to $22—go now for $6.50. CAPES. serge aad $3.98 sold up to $7 Those very handsome brocaded silk skirts —t scroll figures which $4 ,98,—sora ap SIZ: are so stylish—reduced t Lot of all-silk-lined Persian lamb capes | 2 lots =with fronts and collars trimmed with — | ladies’ suits cut. Thibet fur—varlety of lengths—some trim- These stylish med with kersey strips—cut from $12 to | $4.8 each, cheviot serge os suite im, ne Dew nt eft with el-silk lined jackets hich sold the S first of the season for $17 = Tot of very stylish all-silk-Tned and $5.98. Sold up to $18. to. $10 half-silk-lined black silk astrakhan jack- Bee AGREES, soe } These finer ones of Ine and black chev Z-inch velour plush capes — exquisitely jot merge in tost stylish effects with, tw ets—of which we haye sold hundreds at ins REET coco Reena ak Gen oan | fet serge tn ont stalish effects with, tat $14 and $16—noy go down to the very | with fluffy Thibet fur—which |) peepren aan te sold for $15 $15 ee ee es ss ee ee ee eae HECHT AND COMPANY, 515 7th Street. : é Se ae a a. || $OOdd000000000: eget beetle deteedettte net THRASHED THE KAISER. Wilhelm Once Received a Good Pouncing From a Hungarian Girl. From the New York Tribune. The present kaiser would probably not 1! A RAILROAD. TO BE BUILT. A Vienna Waiter and From the New York Thu J The suit of a dentist of Vienna to recover remuneration for dental work on the fair gums of an actress at une of the theaters there has revealed what resources a fair admit that he had often been thwarted in | yiennese may not hesitate to ap 0 any of his plans, but an anecdote has re- | when confronted by what ehe considers to cently become known which shows that he | pe an injustice. Madame admitted that the at least once “got the worst of it,” It Will Be Built From Harar, in Abyxsinin, to the Sen. W. W. Masterson, the United States con- sul at Adeu, Arabia, has informed the State Department that there is reasonable assurance of the building of a railroad from Djibouti, which {s the principal sea- port town of the Freach Somali protec- and it dentist d made her teet but she de- torate in East Africa, to the city of Harar, Vis ail the more piquant from the fact that | clared that ste kad taken t tr in Abyssinia. A company of French capi- | he was defeated by a girl. and that the had proved unsatisfactor: talists is at the head of the enterprise. When the kaiser, who was then Prince She was as to prove this. She consent: Wilhelm, was about ten years old he and Prince Heinrich spent some time at Cassel with their tutors, who sometimes allowed the little princes’ to pl Abyssinia is one of the richest and most fertile countries on the continent of Africa, and Harar is its chief commercial city. The warning the prosecut szarded. and her point that her reputation was thereby Her witnesses were called 2 with other chil- | proved. She recently had dined at a restau- principal articles exported from that coun- | dren, One day, when several of them were | rant with a gentleman frien try are coffee, gums, hides, skins, civet, | gathered together, it chanced that a little enjoying the beer of Bavaria " ivory, beeswax and gold, while the two | French girl was among the number, and | of ivory and gold fell upon the m: principal articles of import are cotton | the young German conceived the brilliant | No one seemed anxious to claim it, idea of making her a representative of the country they all so cordially hated. The delightful plan was immediately put into execution, and the poor child was tied to a tree. Then began a fusillade of pine cones sticks, ete., and whenever anything str her there was a cry of “Here's for Sedan This went on for a few minutes, when a little Hungarian girl, Helena Von D——, garcon gathered it up in his professional napkin and made his exit. When, however, he brought the actress her bill there was her denture smiling up at ner from the sil- ver tray. She accepted the teeth with as much grace she Her friend goods and petroleum. All the imports and exports going to and from this country to the seaport towns of Zaila, British Somali- land, and Djibouti, French Somali-land, are transported by camels in caravans. C sidering the fact that Harar is about miles inland, and these caravans only make on an average ten miles a day, the carry- able to command. the action of the Later, friend and a aiter were Summoned as witnes: The ing of goods is quite costly as well as a | who was watching, could bear the injustice | Court decided azainst the dentist, slow process, It is only within the last few | no, longer, and, singling out Prince V a see Ath reepisham aes ve: » has been much trade be- | kelm as chief offender, she threw herse ‘ years that tneide world, and Abyssinia, | on Rim. ‘The attack being unexpected, he | Want Haunted House Tern Down, was completely taken by surprise and’ fe down, whereupon she began to pound him, and even now. it is not possible to give correct figures of the total trade. Enough, From a Louisville Paper. 2 - - P Here’s The residents in the neighborhood of 26th Fs Known, the consul says, to | crying out’ at each blow, “Here’s for fale Gtkaty the wonnlding of the read t) |dowat’ “Che princs was fast getting hell anf ft Gecdia streets, gor the bh it: It is intended to build only a narrow- | worst of it, for his little adversary was | John’s cemetery, long since filled, have thoroughly ‘in earnest, when the imperial tutors, hearing the noise, rushed up and gauge road at the start, and then, if the filed a request with Inspector Tilford to road proves a success, a broad gauge will be substituted. Oo Would Retard Promotion. Secretary Long has forwarded to the House naval com ee a vigorous protest of Lieut. F. K. Hill, U. S. N., against the joint resolution restoring a number of offi cers to the navy. Lieut. Hill says if all the discharged men again return to the line, a hump would be formed, but proba- separated the combatants. After that the princes were more carefully watched, and Wilheim had no opportunity to “get even” with the little champion of justice. Some days afterward, hearing that the princes were leaving, Helena went down to the gate to see them go by. As they passed Wilhelm spied his foe, and, leaning out be- hind his tutor, he stuck out his tongue. Helena was’ the daughter of titled pa- rents, and later she was married to an Englishman. When the kaiser was re- cently in London she told this story to one tear down the walls of a two-story brick house standing at the intersection of those streets. The grounds for complaint are that the house is haunted, and that chil- dren cannot be made to pass within a square of the place. The house was built in 1850, and was occupied by the keepers of the cemetery. The last occupants, the Zeigler family, left it twenty years ago, and said they would not live in it for $1,000 and the rent free. Since that time it has been a rendezvous for thieves, who were evidently not afraid of ghosts. Many stories of white figures, un yells, moans, etc., have been told, n SO reputable an officer as Capt. Kremer testi- fies to having seen a shape in white flitting about the nt rooms at 3 ¢ k one morning. Inspector Tilford says he has no authority to tear down the house, and re- ferred the complaints to Chief of Police Haager. He, too, disclaims authority in the matter, ghosts being a little out of his cla They will, therefore, be allowed to revel at their own sweet will. geseessresececsse con erecess If You Want e Real Shoe Bargains —we can interest you. We notice that some of our competitors are offering great bargains—in the PAPERS. Probably the shoes they are offering WOULD have been bargains—ai_ the present price—a season or two ago—but we don't believe you are looking for this kind of footwear. For Friday and Satur- day we are going to offer you some extraordinary shoe bargains, . ° Special for Two Days Only. Sip heeay time Saturdey night we ace Ladi: very size complete—all the pop- ular styles of toe—Choice for these two days only. shots have medicated felt inner soles nnd are worth $5 01 any- Body's money—Cholce tomorrow and Saturday .......... ‘Shoes, in button and lace—all sizes and shapes of “Edith” Sho 8 for the first time in the history of cur Dr. Janon Hygienic Ce ghay ey Se Sie “3 Ladies" Dongola toe—$3 values for $1.98. Men's $5 Winter Russets and Imported Enamel Leather Shoes re duced to $3. Men's $3 Enamel and Box Calf Shoes—all sizes apd ahapes—$1.98. Family Shoe Store, 310-312 Seventh Street. : AVENUE ENTRANCE THROUGH S. KANN, SONS & 00.°8. My. only such would come back as failed in civilian occupations. He urges that while the aim of good personnel legislation dur- ing the last few years has been to bring the young men forward sooner, yet’ the bill will retard from one to seven years the promotion of officers in the two lower grades. * American Machinery Preferred. United States Consul Fleming at Edin- burgh has reported to the State Depart- ment that the shoe factories to be estab- lished in Scotland by a large corporation will be equipped throughout with American machinery of the latest description. Com- menting on this announcement, the Scots- man of Edinburgh says: “Some one may ask, ‘Why American machinery? The an- swer must be, ‘Because it is the best.’ In the invention and production of machinery for the rapid manufacture of boots and shoes America undoubtedly stands unri- valed.” One important advantage claimed by the capitalists promoting these shoe factories, the consul says, is the cheapness of labor there as compared with the rate of wages in this industry in the United States. of his gentiemen in waiting, who in turn repeated it to his majesty. The latter ex- claime ‘Is that devil of a girl here now? I would like to see her.” A meeting was arranged, but elena became ill, and so they never met after that one encounter, to make friends or renew hostilities. ESAS Dr. Michahelles, councillor of the Ger- man foreign office, has been appointed Ger- man minister at Port au Prince, Hayti, ia succession to Count von Luxburg, who is temporarily placed on the retired list. —____+--+______ A Crafty Little Merchant. From the Philadelphia Record. He was about the fattest roly-poly of a boy that one would see in a long day’s walk. As he waddled along excitedly at- tempting to whistle efter a York and Dau- phin street car he aroused the laughter of all who happened to be in sight of him. The conductor of the car finally saw him and yanked the bell to stop. The fat boy puffed up and rolled on board. “Pretty hard fur a fat feller to have to run fur a car!” he puffed, grinning good-naturedly upon the carful of passengers. weiter ‘inned back at him. and two or three pas- aes squeezed up to give him a seat. He sat down, with his round face still beaming good-humoredly upon his fellow-passengers. ‘The latter watched him amusedly. The boy carried a small basket on his arm, and after a while, when he had recovered his breath, he took a handful of chocolate candies from this basket and walked along the aisle, giving each passenger a piece. Then he resumed the seat and the passen- gers, laughing across the car to each other, began munching their candy. The fat boy waited until nearly all the candy had been eaten, whereupon he arose again and with outstretched palm went the rounds again, saying, “‘One cent aplece, please.” The passengers: were simply dumfounded, but they had all eaten their candy, and there was nothing for them to do but “cough up” their pennies. The boy collected about 19 cents and at the-next street he got off the car, whistling merrily. BSOSHOLSOS SH SS SOCOOGHT OOOHH GOSO9SOSSS980S9SGHSOS COS O0OGHO