Evening Star Newspaper, March 3, 1898, Page 11

prices. You shall have monthly payments. ? Corset covers, 5c. + Between 9 and 10 o’clk. They are plain covers, but they are well made aud carefully finished, and it isn't pessible for you to buy them elsewhere for less than 16e. Ladies’ hose, 71Ac. : Between 9 and 10 o’clk. A lot of ladies’ fast black and fast black with fancy top hose—choice of plain or dropstiteh—will gb om sale at 9 o'clock at Tie. peic. Misses’ und., 9c. Between 9 and 10 o’clk. At nine o'clock tomerrow morning a lot of misses’ derby ribbed shirts and pants— which sell about town for 30c.—will go for % 4 carment. fRibbons, 414c. yd. Between 10 and 11 a ye and 3 and 4 o’clk. You may have your choice of a large lot moire ribbon in all colors—between 10 1) and 3 and 4 o'clock tomorrow—for a yard. Silk skirts, $4.49. * From 10 to 11 o’clk. Ribbons, 9c. yd. Between 11 and 12 o’clk. 31-inch all-silk moire taffeta ribbon in all the staple shades and all the new spring skades—a ribbon which sells for 9c. and 25e. a yard—will be offered be- tween 11 and 12 o'clock for 9e. yard. ‘W.B.’ Corsets, 39c Between 10 and 11 o’clk. The celebrated “W. B." corsets in Diack, white and gray—the regular 9c. sort—will go between 10 and 11 o'clock tomorrow for 3c. There are not many of x size. s¢ be prompt to avoid risk of disappointment. 19 reefers, 49c. On sale at 10.0’clk. Promptly a! 10 o’clock we shall put on sale the 19 children’s mixed cheviot and rough cloth reefers which are left from They up to $3.50. —not all sizes, by any means. $F _—_ The handsomest brocaded silk shirts— ° in new fan effect—with pleated or ‘ 3 canngt be bad vrdinartl for Yeoe than $I be sob Srom 30 to 11 o'eleck for $4.49. 2 iChild’s hose, 314c. é pair. Between 10 and 11 o’cik. You way have as many pairs as you want of these children’s fast black ribbed hese—and they are in all sizes—and 12%4c. values—from 10 to 11 o’cleck tomorrow morning for 3%4e. pair. Boys’ waists, 8!4c From 10 to 11 o’clk. Those beys” pleated Merrimac percale shirt waists—which sell for 2c. the town —will be offered between 10 and 11 clock for Sige. each. Men’s hose, 8'4c. pair. Between 10 and 11 o’cik. Men's full seamless Hermsdorf fast black hose, in all sizes—will be sold from 19 te 11 o'clock tomorrow for 8'gc. Same quality costs elsewhere. Soeteedorteedontontindontentessengententontenteatostectestentonte etontonteatontoetee and ready and Panama straw shor the new shapes—beil and sloped c and they are in all the new shade: quoise blue, black, brown and gr Seetentoatentenfontontontontontententeetecte sens Choice for $2 of an immense let of little boys’ all-yyool reefer, double-breasted and vestic sults— the balance of our stock which sold up to Po evenerdertostostontontendecgetentoeterortecerteentostosteete te SOOO anything charged and instead of paying for it in a lump three months.or six months later we will divide the amount into weekly, semi-monthly or Lot of mew straw shortback sailors The millinery buyer has closed out from one of the leading wholesale houses in New York an immense lot of the new rough Other specials in boys’ clothing. Hecht & Company, 515 7h st. THE EVENIN More of Hecht’s startling selling. : Hecht’s hour sales. Tomorrow you wiil have another opportunity to buy ready-made wear at extraordinarily low the privilege of having Men’s collars, 614 11:30 to 12:30; 4 to 5. Lot of men’s 4-;1y 2100 linen collars— im all styles—the most perfect goods to be had—will be sold from: 11:30 to 12:30 and in the afternoon from 4 to 5—for 6c. each. These are our regular 12%¢c. col- tars. Umbrellas, 39c From 11 to 12 o’clk. of men’s gloria fast color um- with wood handles—our Tc. grade be sold from 11 to 12 o'clock to- morrow for 39e. Men’s shirts, 16149 From 11 to 12 o’clock. Lot of men's percale laundered shirts— in sizes 14, 1414 and 15 only—varlety of patterns—sold for 59c.—will be sold from 11 te 32 o'clock tomorrow for 16%c.— think of it! Ten’s pants, 99c.; 10 te 11 and 3 to 5 o’clk. 3 Another lot of men’s good cheviot pants Will be put on sale tomorrow at 99c., but you must come for them between 10 and 11 or ia the atternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock. Boys’ caps, 9c. From 11 to 1. Lot of boys’ new cheviot golf caps— which were bought te sell for 15¢.—will be sold from 11 to 1 o'clock tomorrow for 9e. Waiters’ jackets, 19¢. As long as the lot lasts. Odd lot of white duck jackets—for wait- ers, barbers, cooks, &c.—made by Alfred Benjamin & Co.—sold for $1—to go for I9e. Blouses, 19c. From 11 to 12 o’clk. Lot of boys’ Merrimac peregle blouse waists, with ruffle front and collars—you know what yuu pay for them ordinarfly— Will be offered from 11 to 12 o'clock to- morrow for 1c. Underwear, 19c. From 2 to 3 o’cik. A tableful of odds and ends—consisting of lace and embroldery-trimmed corset covers, drawers, skirts, chemises and gowns—broken lots from our regular stock —some slightly seiied, but all perfect— sold up to $1.50. and some for more—will be offered from 2 to 3 o'clock tomorrow for 19. Ladies’ shirts, 5c.} Between 3 and 4 o’clk. Lot of ladies’ derby ribbed shirts—necks run with silk tape—the same shirts for which you'll be asked 1c. abont town— for Se. between 3 and 4 o'clock tomerrow. Men’s top coats, $1.98. From 12 to 2 and 4 to 5. Lot of men’s gray, tan and brown serge, melton and covert top coats in all sizes from 32 to 42 bust measure—will be sold tomorrow from 12 to 2 and from 4 to 5 o'clock—for $1.98, t-back sailors. They are in all rowns—large brims and chips, s—blue, cardinal, cerise, tur- een. Your choice of them for 38c. New top coats, $5. Lot of boys’ spring covert top coats— will be offered for $5—and the youths’ siges will go for $7.50. Rich, stylish Furs won’t cost much if you'll take advantage of the rare bar- gains we offer during thiy clearing sale. We have made still further reductions on many of cur handsomest garments—in order to close them out quickly &* Furs repaired, altered = — SAKS FUR CO., @'iween."* mb3-th.s,t.16 \ Diabetics’ Bread. ( Our GLUTEN BREAD is the only bread that physicians permit Din- 7 betics to eat. It's en- | Gluten tirely free from starch Bread, and sugar—is very nu- - tritious and wholesome 15¢c. loaf. —and such good bread j_. teeat. Only Ye loaf. = 1" | ey Eciairs and Cream Puffs, 3 2 rafft’s Bakery, 32 i"\i mah3-th.9, 1,20 Siimare'” care’ fur" sheuenatiom eta! ee: Clears the face frem all eruptions. or sale Estabrook’s Photo S 1d 1227 PA, AVE. (EE ERE SERS titeeathronif hen iene hisky That's |; Stern many me ts. Good Enough It's a mellow tye To Be Used jis Shunt . ae ot In Any Home. | Witae° 44°! 23 quart bottle. W. B. Hoover, 1417 N. Y. Ave, mb3-th,s,t,14 : Five Dollars Each. Rebert Robinson and Elijah Buckner were called in the Police Court this morn- ing to answer to a charge of disorderly conduct. “Here I am,” answered Robinson. “Where's Buckner?” the court asked. “He hasn't came,” was Robinson's an- swer. Buckner’s tardiness was due to the foy. condition of the pavements this morning, the horses attached to the Maria having time. ww these men engaged in a free " was the report of Policeman Wan- AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA Arrest of Henry A, Davis, With | Appointment of Collector of Customs Meets With Appraval—General and Personal News. Evening Star Bureau. 520 King Street. Bell Telephone 106. ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 3, 180s. Henry A. Davis of Fauquier county, Va., was brought to this city late yesterday af- | ternoon and lodged in jail to await an ex- amination before United States Commis- sioner John S. Fowler on the charge of em- | bezzling government funds. Davis was a Fauquier county postmaster, and was ar- rested by a post office inspector, who has | been investigating postal affairs in that section for some time. It is said there have been found many irregularities. The specific charge against Davis is said to be that he misappropriated $13 of money belonging t« the United States government. He was given a hearing before Commis- sioner Fowler this afternoon. Appointment of Collector. The fact that the President yesterday sent to the Senate the name of Marshall ‘t. King of this city, to be collector of cus- toms, meets with the general approval of the citizens. Mr. King is a native of Alex- andriu, where he was born twenty-two years ago. He ig a son of Mr. Charles King ard a member of the firm of Charles King & Sons, one of the largest wholesale grocery firms in this state. He is a grad- wate of the University of Virginia and an active young business man, whose many friends will be pleased to hear of his ap- pointment. It is generally understood that he will appoint Mr. James T. Johnston 4s his deputy. The term of Mr. T. W. Robinson as collector of this port expired February 24. | Police Court. Mayor Simpson this morning disposed of the following cases in police court: Eli Griffin and George Mason, smail news- boys, arrested by Officer Young, charged with being disorderly and gambling on Sunday, fined $3 each; Richard Murphy, charged with shooting at Rosina Regina with a pistol, fined $20. Twenty-four lodgers were given accom- modation at the station house last night. Electoral Board Named. The following gentlemen have been named by the legislature to constitute the elec- tcral board for this city and county: Messrs. J. M. White, W. J. Duncan and Al- ton Moore, for the city; rtis Graham, Dr. D. N. Rust and George Salisbury, for the ccunty. Reduced Rates Secured. Mr. M. B. Harlow, president of the Busi- n2ss Men's League, yesterday went to Washington to arrange with the different railroad companies for a reduction in the cost of transportation to this city during the session of the Farmers’ Institute, which will be held next week. Mr. Harlow suc- ceeded in securing reductions on all roads as weil as late trains on the Washington, Alexandria and Mt. Vernon Electric road for the accommodation of the Fairfax county delegation. Officers Elected. A meeting of Mary Custis Lee Chapter, United Daughters of th> Confederacy, was held last evening, at which tho following officers were elected: President, Mrs. R. W. Hunter; vice president, Mrs. G. W. Ram- Say; secr2tary, Mrs. E. H. O'Brien; corres- ponding secretary, Mrs. Dabney Herndon; treasurer, Mrs. Peyton Randolph; historian and registrar, Mrs. J. E. Alexander. The following officers were elected at the meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of Lee Camp: Mrs. Thomas Perry, president; Mrs. Frank Creighton, vice president; Mrs. Harry Appich, second vice president; Mrs. Walter McCaffrey, recording secrevary; Mrs. J. E. Alexander, treasurer, and Mrs. G. W. Ramsay, corresponding secretary. At the meeting of Golden Light Lodge, Goecd Templars, held last night, the follow- ing officers were elect2d: Andrew Sullivan, C. T.; Annie Lucas, V. T.; Robert Bartlett, secretary; J. H. Bartlett, financial secre- tary; J. H. Trimyer, treasu: Ruth Weed, chapla: Ernest Lyles, warden; Henry Baker, guard; Harvey Bartlett, sentinel. General and Person: Notes. Services were held yesterday afternoon in the Methodist Protestant Church in memory of Miss Frances E. Willard. Mr. Clinton Smith of Washington delivered an address. The meeting, which was under the auspices of the W. C. T. U., was well attended. A regular meeting of James W. Jackson Council, No. 55, Jr. O. U. A. M., was held last night. Only routine trensacted. ‘The Gamewell fire alarm apparatus was Placed in position in the Columbia engine house yesterday afternoon and given a prectical test. The cxhibition was wit- nessed by the members of the city council and many citizens. The system worked to the entire satisfaction of all present. Mrs. Granville Kelly, formerly of this city, but now of Harrison, is visiting Mrs. John W. Loven on upper Prince street. The National Association of Mexican War Veterans is arranging to hold a meeting at Willard’s Hotel the 10th instant, Ses Suburban Needs Outside Limits. To the Editor of The Evening Star: The Star keeps such a watchful eye on the interests of the taxpayers of the Dis- trict of Columbia that it has occurred to me it may be able to answer the question why the subcommittee of the Senate com- mittee on appropriations in reporting the District appropriation bill yesterday struck out all provisions for electric lights in the suburban section outside the fire limits, and at the same time authorized the pres- ent telephone monopoly to run its wires through that entire section at its own sweet will. I am one of several hundred resi- dents of the northwest section beyond tho fire limits, and I have patiently waited with my neighbors for a year for the prom- ised extension of electric lights to that section. I do not refer to public street Ughting, but merely to the privilege of introducing lights in residences. The subcommittee yesterday took up a provision relating to overhead and under- ground electric light and telephone wires, which in its original draft provided as fol- lows: “Said Commissioners are further author- ized to issue permits for the construction of overhead electric light and telephone lines outside the aforesaid fire limits by any company or corporation now author- ized to occupy the streets of Washington, ete.” After conference with representatives of the District Commissioners this provision was amended by striking out the words “electric light and,” leaving the telephone business was the Fire Con, authorizes the ru of in the suburbs we = pay ane expense of making the connections, in no event can the District or F G STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 38, 1898-12 PAGES. Hut we are EVER to the edict. the royalty of Dress Goods— creations. 2 pieces of Camel's Hair Cheviots, in neat dark mixtures, that we have RE- DUCED from $1.50 to 1 tax 2 pleces of Handsome Arabesque Novel- ties, in Brown and Green effects, that have been REDUCED from $2.50 to $1.25 tuo SHS aaecgectececeergergoragatonteadendentvadondeadendeeradhateatoatentenendegoatiaseasenshaceasengegeegeeseogeeseatoatoateageeegengeotoateapeageeeggetbat ntoteeniteenatoete encore Umbrellas. Two items-will have to give you the clué’to' half a hundred. We want to’show you what we mean by ignoritig cost. Men's 28. ),Fine, Gloria Umbrellas, strongly mounted, with neat handles— a : 75c. Ladies’ Blue $ilk,pUmbretlas, paragon frames, handsome bapdles, fast color silk —NOW ; $2. In the Umbrella Department you will find the’ Parasols. The * way they have been sacrificed is a caution—butzwe expect to have this over with long: before you will really ‘neéd a sun shade —and we want to tempt you to buy now. if we can. If saving and quality and neat effects are any magnets you will respond is Si sh Sh 2 Sh Ss i Os aS OS hs Sn Ss Se ik Ds nn > SeeDoeeadoegeegeeregegreseeseasraaonecearrarergeaseateaeaerpeaseafeafes at once. Upholsteries. Anything that helps the house must interest you—com- pare these offerings with your needs, and sée if you cannot use them. 4 pieces of 50-inch Broeatine, for draper- jJes-REDUCED from $1.25 to 85c. 1_ pair _of Oriental Chenille Porticres— REDUCED from $13.50 to $8. 1 pair of Freneh Frou Frou Silk Por- tieres—REDUCED from $22.50 to $12. - 1 White Irish Point Bed Set, a maguifi- cent pattera—R&DUCED from $15 to $10. iliful Waste to termined there shall be no lagging 3 By Order of the Executors. Make Haste With the Clearance-- ==sAT=== PERRY’S. In the present con- Do have the advantage of selecting from the practically full assortment. As long as you can get them so very near to noth- ing, reach ahead of time a little—and choose NOW. Most everything in the collection is a stranger—a novelty of weave as well as a novelty in shade and pattern. They are Carreaux Haute Nouveunte—Ondule Poplins, in hand- some combinations of Blue and Silver, Gray and Silver and Gold and Green—Galon Vigoureaux — Satin Travers — Toile Raisin Boucle (or Grape Cloth)—Glace Covert — Vigoureaux Alma—New Poplins, in all the latest colorings—Carreaux Vig- oureaux Soie—Plisse—and a host of other fresh and brilliant With them are these also very desirable fabrics. 2 pleces of 48-inch Variegated Cheviots, stylish as can be-REDUCED from $1.50 to $1 fa. 2 pieces of Genuine Scotch Suilings, in pax ae and Brown shades—REDUCED rom $1.25 Jewelry. Never was a piece of “cheap” Jewelry in this store. It is the best, and there is a big variety ‘of it. All exclusive patterns— so there is no such thing as their being fashioned-outlawed. Fancy Jeweled Hat Pins, choice of sev- eral designs—KEDUCED from 98e. to 69c. Salve Boxes, with sterling silyer tops— REDUCED from 69e. to 50c. Mourning Cuff Buttons—-REDUCED from 15e. to 10c. ¢. oe palr. Mourning Studs—REDUCED from 12¢. to 9c. each. Gentlemen's Deuble Chains — REDUCED from $1.98 to 98c. Gentlemen's Watch Chains, best of dou- ble rolled gold plate, warranted for ten years—REDUCED from $1.50 to 85c. Did You Read the Eiderdown Re- ductions in Last Night’s Star? It was a story of price havoc—of the greatest forced selling that has ever been done—and the Flannels are not a bit less so. “We are offering the very finest of French Flannels at prices that would not pay the makers for their labor. Here they are— All-wool German Flannel. Plaids Stripes—KEDUCED from 371ic, to 19¢. Sas. and Blue Checks and Brown Stripes--REDUCED from $1.50—NOW 50. tau. Scotch Washable Flannels, checks and stripes, for pajamas, night gowns, sacques and wrappers, useful the Worth 25¢.—Now 25G. year “around— Do Have an Eye for Embroideries. There are none but picked patterns among them—those that were selected by the best taste that this store ever exercised. And to be slaughtered this way—it seems almost that the REDUCED prices can be true. Cambric Edges, 1 to 3 inches wide—RE- DUCED frem 8e. and We. to SC. Sara. 3 and 4 inch Linen Insertion. with silk- embroidered centers—REDUCED from 50c. to 18C. Fas, 2-inch Linen Insertion, edged with Cream Ince—REDUCED from 40c. to 15. Fara gatorer Linen Batiste-REDUCED from to SOc. Sua. Druggists’ Sundries. Michelsen’s Best Florida Water, large size—REDUCED from 45c. to 35c. Bigot Freres’ Quadruple Extracts, all this distiller’s special perfumes, in %-ounce bettles—REDUCED from 25c. to 19¢. Woodworth’s Triple Extracts, all the pop- ular oders—REDUCED from 2c. to Ie. Sels’ French Lavender Salts, Jasting—REDUCED from i2e, to Paffs—R! strong and Ye. UCED from Ie. to aiteser & Gallei's Toilet Powder—NOW Lubin’s Toilet Powder—NOW 5c. Extracts of Witch Hazel, in tles-REDUCED from Le. to $e. Double Distilled Bay Rum. the very best quality, in %-pint bettles—NOW 2c. Stationery. Fancy Boxes of 24 sheets of Paper and 24 Euvelupes—REDUCED from 40c. to 27c. Fancy Celluloid Boxes of 24 sheets of Pa- per and 24 Envelopes—KEDUCED from 98c. z 50c. Bond Tablets, in note and letter sizes— SEDUCE! . Bs D from Be. to Ge. Crane's Barly English Paper, with En- yelopes to match—REDUCED ' from 25e. for each to 5 13c. each, PERRY’S, “Ninth and the Avenue.” | All-wrol Novelty Cloth, 56 inches wide, | | We ‘are’ taking the shortest and surest way to close out this stock. The greater the bargains for you the greater the loss for us. lines—no waiting stocks—for want of a vigorous push to send them out. YTHING IS BEING OFFERED REGARDLESS OF EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE PRICE MOVE IT—AND MOST QUICKLY. This course of ours is saving hundreds of provident people dollars upon dollars. Don’t lose sight of the character of the stock—then is when the reductions appear in their true light. Make a daily pilgrimage here—for daily some new phase of the enormous sacrifice presents itself. The Latest Parisian Dress Goods . Novelties. Busy counters those that hold the new lots of Dress Goods. Several thousand dollars’ worth of this spring’s choicest crea- tions—designed especially for us—put through the looms espe- cially for us—and of course when they were ready they came to us—all regardless of the fact that we are closing the business. You shall have occasion to remember the last dress pattern you buy at this store—better-than-the-ever-before-best. — and vastly cheaper than the anywhere-else-cheapest. tingency we cannot be influenced by worth or cost—clearance rules. And these ideals of costume elegance and good form bow | | | THAT WILL Think of it! 1 FC; Rouble-taced Light Blue Eiderdown REDUCED from €3e. yard to 29C. fav. Printed French Flannels—best quality and best patterns, What are left are light and dark ‘shades. Were 60c.—NOW ACC. Fava impossible W-inch Lace Edge Swiss Fronting—RE- DUCED from 46. to 18c. Sara Nainsook Edges—R to CED from 371zc. BSC. pa: Nainsook All-over Edges-REDUCED from $2 to 75C. sara. Fancy Goods. Glass Pull Boxes, with < E- DUCED from $1 to Ge. ee i Fesptian Ink Stands—RE ve! ol B5er to de, aes oe toltaividual Castors REDUCED from $2.25 10 The. White Metal Photograph TF - DUCED from 5c. to Ie — Japanese Metal Trays—REDUCED from to ihe, We. con prising comb, brash and rellutoid boxes REDUCED from Manicure Sets, in celluloid —RE- DUCED from $1.85 to §1. ae Solid Rraes Library Set, consis of candlesticks, ink stan wy sap tnd y Stand and letter opener, io plush-dined box—REDUCED from. $455 to $1.98, White Metal Trays—REDUCED from 120 to 4c, é Infart’s Set, in celluloid box—REDUCED from $1.50 to'50 Handkerchiefs. Here are a lot of Ladies’ White Hand-embroidered Hand- kerchiefs that we are going to sell at reductions that will make you all want to share in the saving— 50c. ones--Now 3734c. 75c. ones==-Now 50c. $1 & $1.25 ones--Now 75c. $1.50 ones--Now $1. $2 ones--Now $1.25. $2.50 ones--Now $1.88. $4 ones--Now $2. $5 ones--Now $3.50. Seeeeeneroronennneed Increased Pausenger Fare Und Joint Traffic Association Rules. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Referring to the recent argument before the United States Supreme Court in the case against the Joint Traffic Association, in which it is charged that the roads un- lawfully combine to keep up rates and pool their traffic, I have lately been permitted to see & letter from the egent of one uf the as-ociation roads, which strongly tends to support the belief that railway patrons are subjected to higher charges than would be imposed under open competitive condl- tions. A man going from New York to Chicago bought a ticket ‘over one of the direct lines at a New York city office, and reserved a lower berth. On applying at ticket he was re- See ae an anaitional fare of $2. He paid the extra fare urder protest, and af- terward submitted the matter to the gen- eral passenger agent, who replied that the charge was comrecely made, and then went Nain, WS: oneWhile we regres " the necessity for im- posing this chargd, wé are required to do go by reason of a detision of a board of arbitrators, to théappointment of which this road was a perty.'’The other railroads having lines betwéen New Shee oo ae cago claimed that on accoun' exe charge.” s ‘The railway conipanf. was not willing to make eo chee, it forced into this se a een eee equipped ——- aes a were thereby The Sigma Chi Fraternity. By invitation of its president, Rev. Dr. Wallace Radcliffe, the annual meeting of the Washington Association of Alumni of the Sigma Chi Fraternity was held last evening at his residence, th “Manse.” It was one of the pleasantest reunions ever held by the well-known coliege fraternity, the latter part of the evening being ren- dered especially enjoyable by the presence of the host’s charming wife. The absence of the late Reginald Fendall, one of the organizers of this association, was keenly felt by all present, and feeling rcmarks were made by his old classmates in col- lege and others. Coll2ge songs and re- freshments wound up the evening. Among those present were Dr. Robert Farnham, Dr. George N. Acker, Rev. H2z Swem, Dr. Reginald Munson, Theo. W. Noyes, Mi Samuel H. Walker, Dr. Louis Mackall, jr., Andrew B. Duvall, W. J. Acker, F. W. McReynolds, T. H. N. McPherson, W. E. McMillan, C. T. Earle, Andrew Y. Bradley, Dr. J. D, Thomas, E. K. Fox, E. H. Fowl- er, C. R. Unger, F. L. Bisco>, H. C. Co- burn, L. Riggles and J. R. Clarke. Radcliffe; vice prasident, Theodore W. Noyes; treasurer, Dr. Munson; historian, Andrew Y. ; secretary, te Funeral of Mrs. R. P. Clarke. Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. R. P. Clarke were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at her late residence, 941 R street. Rev. A. W. Pitzer, D.D., officiated. The pallbearers were Messrs, G. Sargent Elliott, W. W. Warwick, Daniel Reigart, L. D. Lorentz, George C. Heard and George H. Bliss. Interment was private at Glen- wood. Mrs. Clarke's death will come as a shock to her friends, many of whom were not aware of her fliness, which was of but a week’s duration. She was stricken the evening of Washington's birthday with pneumonia. The end came early the fol- lowing Tuesday morning. She leaves a husband and two children, one a boy of ten and the other a girl of seven years. Mrs. Clarke was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. A. Shields, long residents of this city, and was herself born and spent her entire life here. She was graduated from the and normal schools and be- came a very successful teacher of boys in the public schools. A paper prepared by her for the Cairo exhibition of the public educational institutions of the country at- tracted wide and favorable notice and ~vas eo for the use of the French married to Eleven -years ago she was P. who NO MINES IN HAVANA HARBOR, Gen. Weyler Relierates His Statement Regarding Port's Defenses. A special to the New York Herald from Madrid yesterday says: General Weyler returned this morning to Madrid, and I saw him at his house in the Calle de Zor- rilla almost immediately after his arrival, which I have been awaiting, as no one but he could answer authoritatively the charges: made that he had placed down mines, one of which caused the Maine explosion. Gen- eral Weyler said: “You may cable, using my name with my full authority and desire, that I deny most emphatically there being any foundation whatever for the reports published in the American press that I placed any mines or torpedoes in the harbor of Havana. Nor did I withdraw any papers relating to such plans, none existing. “It is totally absurd that any one know- ing the Spanish military organization should give credit to such a foolish idea being possible. My defensive preparations “Any other version of the mines and so forth is a calumny too foolish for people to believe.” —_-2-____ Lee Feels Safe im Havana. A special dispatch to the Baltimore Sun i