Evening Star Newspaper, March 5, 1898, Page 13

& THE EVENING STAR. PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR SUILDINGS, na Pestle Aveaas, Jor. Uta st. by The Evening Star New: rt Com 8. H. KaUrrMa N Pres’ — Few York Office. 49 Potter Bui ding, The Evening Star ts served to by carriers. on their own acount, at 10 per week, o- 44 certs per montn. counter 2 cents each. tage added, $3.C0. t the Post Office at Washingt. -cla. 2 mail matter.) mail subecriptions must be pail tn ad oy. 1 Rates of sdvertising made known an applies becribers ia the jes at the By mail—anywhere in the United States or Canada—pestage prepald—60 cents fon. cents Qrintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with led. $3.00. : Star. D.C. Pages 13=24, eance. WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1898—TWENTY-FOUR PAGES. - Expert Tailo ™ Bugle Sounds! Scientific high grade tailoring at little prices. The “bugle” has called together here all the representative spring clans of the woolen world. We have reduced tailoring to a science. Have so perfected our tailoring force as to secure more and better work at less expense than ever before. Have bought direct from the Mills in such large quan- tities as to secure the jobbers’ price. The result is that this spring we have reached the goal of our commercial ambition in being able to do our characteristic high-grade S18 a stylish Spring Suit to-order for $18, and others at $20, $20 tailoring at considerably lower prices than ever before! Our spring leader will be an attractive line of strictly All-wool Suitings, in stylish effects, finely trim- med and Yes, $25, $30 of thorough home custom work, for Another special will be elegant English Covert Top Coats, in the fashionable shades, to-order for. _G. WARFIELD SIMPSON, r, 1208 F St. Tae th on Published Statements. wise. However, SPAIN’'S REPORTED PURCHASE. Denial Comes of the Truth of the Naval officials are deeply interested in the reports of the purchase of warships by Spain, published in yesterday's Star, and make the reports of these *transac- ticns the text for complaints of the in- ability of our Navy Department to do like- as to the report from London of the purchase of the Amazonas by Spain it is said at the department that this vessel sailed for Brazil several months ago and has been delivered to the Bra- TATE CAPITOL AT RICHMOND. ‘The state capitol of Virginia, located at Richmond, fs situated fn a picturesque and beautiful park, thickly wooded and sloping steeply away from the front of the building. The structure was begun In 1785, from designs sent by Thomas Jefferson from France, the architect being Clerissault, who persuaded Mr. Jefferson to change his choice of models, and these plans beirg forwarded by Mr. Jefferson were, in his own words, “carried into execution with some variatiors not for the better.” How- . the completed building, from its commanding situation, is of most imposing The design is of what might be termed cubic architecture, after models of Roman at Nismes, France. The material is of brick, which has in later years ‘been stuccoed. The roof was originally of lead, forty-one and a half tons being used la its construction. The entire cost of the building was $120,000. In addition to being the capitol building of the state, this structure was als: the capitol of the confederate states, and its earlier historical imterest is very great. Here were debated and adopt- ed the famous “Resolutions of 1798," draftei by James Madison; here sat for a time the convention of 1820-30, whose members constitute Virginia’s “Roll of Battle Ab- hey;”” here met the convention which restored univerral suffrage, and Lere met the convention of 1861. No capitol of any state of the Union has more histcry than this of the old domi The photograph ts by courtesy of Representative Peter J. Otey, ixth congressional district. said the observant boarder, 1 ss been convicted and sen- ar’s imprisonment.” riter of fiction gets for replied the man on the the table—Pittsburg Alfred—“Papa, turtles for soup?” Papa—‘No, my son." “Why do they call them snapping- do they use snapping- Papa—“Because they have a ‘snap’ in |not being used for soup.”—Harper’s Bazaar. 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They are useful cruisers. copies of the Barossa, new of the Brazilian navy, and their strong point is their great radius of ac- tion—8,000 miles—which would enable them to cross the Atlantic and recross without renewing their coal supply. The other two ships building for Brazil in France, which are also reported to be about to pass into Spanish possession, are presumed to be the Deadoro and the Floriona, which are building at La Seine, Toulon. These are small but powerful little battle ships. Their tonnage is only 3,162, but they carry four 10-inch rifles in turrets, in addition to two 6-inch and four 4.7-inch guns and a good secondary battery. Their coal endurance, hewever, is small and their forte would seem to be coast defense operations, or cruising near a base of supplies. Later press reports are to the effect that the Armstrong’ manager denies the truth of the reported purchase. The London reports also caused comment at the State Department. In some quar- ters the feeling was expressed that pend- ing the finding of a court of inquiry on a case having the international phases of the Maine explosion the obligations of neutrality were as strongly imposed on Great Britain and Brazil as in time of war. The precedents apply only to a con- dition of war and not to conditions which may eventually lead to war. In the Geneva award, however, unfriendly acts by Great Britain prior to the breaking out of the rebellion constituted part of the case on which heavy damages were award- ed against her. But, as a general rule, for- eign governments are free to sell war- ships, either directly or through their citi- zens, up to the actual date of hostilities. No Date Fixed for a Report. It wa’ developed through telegraphic correspondence between Secretary Long and Admiral Sicard yesterday that the court of inquiry ise unable to fix even an epproximate date for the conclusion of its investigation into the disaster to the Maine. Sharing the general anxiety for some in- formation on this point, Secretary Long yesterday, at the instance of the cabinet, sent a telegram to Admiral Sicard asking him when it was expected that the report Sites ar me a made, and late at ni receiv the following reply from Admiral Sicard: — “Have talked with the president of the court of inquiry and agree with him that it is not yet possible to fix a date for the finding, as so much depends upon the pro- gress of the divers and wreckers, and the results they obtain. Every effort is being made to advance the inquiry. The court returns to Havana by the Mangrove this evening, having about finished the ex- amination at Key West.” Admiral Sicard’s message is regarded of- ficially as disposing of the reports that the court has as yet obtained positive or con- clusive information bearing upon the ob- Ject of its investigation. It is taken to Mean that upon the testimony or discov- eries of the divers will depend the g the examination of the officers and crew of the ship having been lent to en- able the court to even form an idea as to wi lines may be opened up from the in- vestigation of the wreck itself. While the telegram was naturally some- what of a disappointment in leaving the termination of the inquiry as much in Gastelberg’s Nat'l Jewelry Co., 1103 Pa. Ave. Next Star Office. Baltimore Store, 108 N. Eutaw St. Established 1846. doubt as ever, it was welcomed as practi- cally setting at rest the reports as to the results of the investigation up to da — e+ ___ Return of the Olympia. It is probable thet the Olympia, flagship of the Asiatic equadron, will come home to San Francisco. The navigation bureau has this movement under consideration, and in TWO NEW HOUSES ON WYOMING TERRACE. REAL ESTATE GOSSIP Views of Those Whd Lend Money About Shoddy Building. WILL DISCOURAGE THE SPECULATORS The Demand for Modern Conven- iences by Suburban Residents. NEW SOME BUILDINGS One of the features of the realty market at this time of the year te the prepa tions which are b2ing made for the build- ing season. This involyeg the co-operation of aichitects who prepare plans for new buildings, the various coritraetors aud ma- terial men, who are engagéa to do the work and furnish the supplies, and then som:2times, and not least important, those who are called upon to advance mone; It is not uncommon, especially in the case of the erection of private residences, that the transaction is a eash one throughout, but real estat2 is held fn such high 1cgard as an investment therg is no difficulty in securing loans within, of course, reason- able limits. Som2 of the institutions, as well as individuals, whd are in the habit of furnishing money for building enterprises have come to the conclusion, however, that for the future at least /they will draw the line on loans so as to 2specially exclude the granting of applications for funds to erect buildings on a purely speculative basis. Discourage Shoddy Building. It 1s cMimed by some’ that there has been too much building of thig character in this city during the past two or three years, and that it would be well to call a halt for a little while at least, ‘Others, however, take what might perhaps be looked upon as broader ground, and will refuse such loans because they regard it as a public injury to encourage what might be called shoddy building. It is asserted that men who go into such enterprises entirely on borrowed money have, ag a rule, only one end in view, and that is to get out as quickly as possible and with as much money as possibl2. They do what is called “skin work,” be- cause if can be done at cheaper rates, and as a result when the houses are finished the graen woodwork. b2 to shrink and great cracks appear in doors and win- dows, 80 that it is: impossible to keep a house warm, and there is so little lime in the mortar used in the walls that it crum- bles-at the touch, and th> depreciation of the property is so repid that in a remark- ably short time it 4s impossible to either rent or sell to a desjrabfe class of peuple. Will Refuse Loans. Some men who have the control of tha investing of a great \deal’ of money take the position that to efcourage such build- ing is not only a detriment generally, but finally comes back uyion themselv2s, as a wide area ef property is affected. For this reasoh some of those lat the head of large financial institutions jiave decided t) re- fuse loans where the specifications of the proposed buildings or for any other cause they have reason to. believe the work to be done is of an inferfar character. On the other hand, it is‘said to be a ques- tion with the men who ‘iecelve mioney to put up such structutes: whether it pays them to dq the work,; f fh h bids are not accepted! they are low, and the margin of profit is #light and some- times disappears alt . It is, there- fore, a question, from’ almost every point of view, whether chi pacing: pays, and it is believed if the ‘@to loan money adhere to the policy ds gbéve outlined that there will be leas of ti in the future than. his the case the past two or eare. $ & Handsome Reaidence. Plans are to be fed by Paul J. Pelz, architect, for which Mrs. Joseph Beale pro; to }mild on Mass: chusetts avenue between) 20th and 2ist streets, on the samé.eqtare where the Btaine house 1s 4 ze lot. which was sold through EC. Shes areal cetats dealer, for Mn Me ‘Bryon, to Mrs. of*1 feet on the usetts avenue, with an average depth of about 158 feet. It ex- tends through to P street, with the same frontage on this street, and is similar to the lot adjoining on the east, where the residence of Miss Grace Denio Litchfield is located. The lot contains 9,601 square seepoons the price paid, which was about averages near!: per square foot. A i Ww home this: in tl the reason thelr kid of work done been for city limits, but within the beunds of the District. Already th2re has been an ex- tension to a considerable extent, and nota- bly so in the case of the water supply near Tenleytown, where there is a reservoir, a part of th> er supply of the city, and from which pipe: ey the wa- ter throughout quite a large area of that region also been some extension of er tem to various parts of and in cases where It has not sible to make connection with the 5 OF Bel a Supply of the city wa- vate systems of sewer and Water supply have been put into op2ration. It is apparent, from the manner in which suburban development is going on, that recple who go out into the couatry to live do not do so for the purpose of getting rid ef what are known as the modern con- ventences. On the contrary, it is evident that what t ving in the suburbs ges of city life cum- e of country life. nts are the bined with tho It, therefore, happens that hou are built even five or six m the city, and in some ce are equipped with plumbing s found in city houses, and if it is possible to ch farther, ar to that secur? electric light, that is done ratt an to go back to the use r the same reason these res ve, educational opportunities for their children, s0 handscme school hous2s are found scattered throughout the suburbs. In tact, the demand of suburbauites seems to be for all the facilities of modern life which are enjoyed by urban resid>ats. The Venetian Gothic. A style of architecture somewhat differ- ent from that wnich is usually followed in the designing of houses erected in this city will be illustrated in two houses which ure to be built by Mr. Arthur Cowsill, on the west side of Columbia road between California and Wyoming avenues, known as Wyoming terrace. Light-colored dressed stone is to be used, and the design pre- pared by Henry Ives Cobb, architect, is to be carried out. The style is what is known as the Venetian Gothic. Bay windows, supported by stone cor- bels, will start from the second story, and the mullions, piers and arches in the front will be molded and cut into cathedral style. The windows will be filled with plate glass, and the interior finished in hard wood. In the basement will be the laundry, heating apparatus, store room, ete., while on the ground floor there will be a reception room, the staircase leading to the main floor, and in the rear the kitchen. There will be a toilet room under the main stairs on the first oor, with a win- dow into the passageway betwecn the houses, the latler being provided so as to afford access to the kitchen from the front without going through the basement. On the second or main floor there will be three rooms. The front room will be a general living room, the center a spacious: hall, with fireplace, and in the rear the dining room. On the upper floors there will be five bed rooms, besides bath and dressing rooms. A rather unique feature is the provision for closet room, in spaces immediately ad- Joining the bed rooms, with stationary wash basins and large plate mirrors. Some New Buildings. A. B. Mullett & Co, have prepared plans for a frame house to be erected by Mr. N. Lindsey on Braddock Heights. It is to be two stories in height, with cellar and at- tic, and 41 by 42 feet. Hardwood trim- ming will be used in the interior, and there will be a tiled bath room, cabinet mantels, electric fixtures and steam heat. Porches will be erected on two sides of the resi- dence. A row of four houses is to be erected by Mr. Willlam A. Kimmel on Wallach street near 12th, from plans prepared by Wm. J. Palmer, architect. The plans provide for three-story and basement houses, to be 16 by Gv feet. Light brick and Indiana lime- stone will be used in the construction of the fronts, broken by full bay windows, ter- minating in balconies. There will be cab- inet mantels, tile baths, electric fixtures, steam heat, and hard wood will be used in the interior. D. B. Groff will, build a row of three houses on*North Capitol street, from plans prepared by J. Germuller, architect. They will be two stories and cellar in height, and 16 by -30- feet, with concrete and brick fcundations, press-brick fronts, flat tin roofs, full bay windows. —_.—_— THE ALASKA BILL PASSED. Certain Concessions to Be Made to Canada for Others, After a debate lasting several days, the Senate late yesterday afternoon passed the in lieu of privileges to be extended by the dominion government to this country, how- ever, induced a pretty lively debate, as it brought into the controversy the old fish- eries question on the New land coast, which has been pending tween the United States and Great Britain for a MERCHANT STORAGE. You won't ask for better accommodations — better facilities—for safe storage, than we have to offer you. Many advantages here that you won't find at any other storage warehouse in the city. 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Brown of Pennsylvania, collector customs, Cistrict of Erie, Pa.; E. L. Dorsey of In- diana, supervising inspector of stearn ves- by the the building. Mrs. Baker had the younger girls with her when they got out, and they ran until they were exhausted and fell down. The older girls went into a neigh- boring field and remained there until they heard no more sounds from the vicinity of their old dwelling. Late at night all found shelter at the house of some of their col- ored friends. “The mother and children say they saw men standing about the trees and bushes near the house, but were unable to recog- nize any cone. “Mrs. Baker is reported to be a small, frail woman, about thirty-five years of age. She bas a gunshot wound in the left forearm and the bones are fractured. Rosa, sels, sixth district; W. W. Cobbs, consul at} the oldest daughter. aged about sixteen Colon, Colombia; J. R. Spurgeon of Ken-| years, received a gunshct wound which tucky, secretary of legation at Monrovia, | broke the bones above the left elbow. Liberia. Postmasters—New Jer: A. D. Shermai Cora, the next girl, was shot in the right hand and wri A son, about cleven years Sete enero vicsioie: of age serious wound in the ub- Biteres News x domen and another wound in the right Minaccy ae aetna forearm, both bones of the arm being J. i. hi M. W. Grime: a; C. E. ington; G. M Robinson, Rennsselaer; J. Powell, E nsport; H. G. Miller, South le, Valparaiso; . M “ Kansas, J. : Hall, Russell; G. W. w. L. Dot;, Chambers, Stockton. Arkan: broken and badly shattered. His condition is serious, and he is not expected to lve. young girls, completing the fam- y, escaped unhurt. “It is neediess for me to add that the administration, together with all good citi- the country, in whatever section mey reside, fully appreciates the enormity of the crime which has been com- mitted, not only against this unoffending man and his family, but against the gov- ernment as represented by the postmaster, and I assure you that the Post Office De- sourt, H. Buttles, Memphis. . McCuiloug Brinkley: Be J. Ros partment, in co-operation with the De- a ie vet | partment’ of Justice, will do everything in Ae eee Pat Porrest | its power to apprehend and convict ‘he Rear a hak Pee men who committed this terrible outrage. ‘To be registers land offices—M. V. Gideon, } Both of the departments mentioned are at Springfield, Mo.s G. Steel at lronten Mn | using every means in thelr power to the To be receivers “of public moncre ir, | end that justice may be meted out to the Schmidt, at Boonville, Mo.; G. A. Ramsey, | © minais. at Springfield, Mo. can, ee Captain H. B. Robeson, to be a commo- GEN. Gore; Capt. W. S. Schley, to be a commo- dere in the navy; also other promotions in the army and navy of minor importance. WILSo He Has Gone to I Works in Florida. Gen. John M. Wilson, chief of engineers, has left for a visit to Jacksonville and St. Aug’ stine, and it is possible Le may go also to Key West, for the purpose of in- specting the fortification aad cther engi- neering works in progress in that state. Several weeks ago he inspected the engi- neering works on the lakes end the north- eastern border and along the Atlantic coast as far south as Savannah. R-cent’y he vis- ited Galveston and New Oricans, but up to this time has not had an oj portunity of in- specting the works in Florida, which have now become of especial interest because of thcir suppscd accessibility to atiack from Spanish warsnips assembling in the vicini- ty of Havana. As chief of engineers, Gen. Wilson is in direct charge of the buiiding of gun em- placements and fortifications generally. Consequently his visit to Florida at this time will be associated with the emergency preparations now in progress by the War and Navy Departments despite the positive assurances of War Department officials that he has gone south on an ordinary tour of inspection, and that his visit to Florida has no other significance. AS BAD AS THE APACHES. Massacre of Postmaster Baker and Family at Lake City, S. C. Postmaster General Gary has given out a statement regarding the Baker tragedy at Lake City, 8. C. Included in the state- ment is the following brief story of the j widow of the murdered postmaster. “The family was awakened some time in the early morning by the smell of fire and smoke, and upon rising found that the house was in flames. Baker attempted to extinguish the fire, but soon discovered that this would be impossible. He then told his wife he would go to the door and call for help. As soon as he opened the coor the firing began, and a storm of bul- lets struck ihe door and house. Mrs. Ba- ker said that her husband then fell on nis knees and prayed for protection. The heat and smoke became so unbearable at length that they could no longer remain in the house. On again appearing at the door they were greeted with another vol- ley of bullets. “The first one of the family to be killed was the baby in its mother’s arms, a bul- let striking it in the side. Mrs. Baker saw the wound and told her husband that the baby was killed. A second later he fell back against ner dead. She and the other children were struck by the bullets at this time or just as they escaped from $<» <—___ ‘Do you pay for poetry?” ‘Sometimes, indirectly Indirectly? How is that?” Well, we had to pay a heavy doctor bill for a poet that came in here last week.”—Cleveland Leader. We test the eyes by means of the ELECTRIC OPHTHALMOMETER —a scientific and accurate optical instrument—so nicely adjusted that mistakes are impossible. By its aid it is possible to tell to the exact degree to what extent the lines of the eyes vary from the normal. Our Dr. F. Proctor Donahey, the * New York specialist, a graduated scientific optician, makes all examinations free. Eyeglasses on Small Payments Weekly or month. Better consult US about eyes. Our facilities, our knowledge, our prices, all speak in our favor. doe Castelberg’s Nat'l Jewelry Co,, 1103 Pa. Ave. Next Star Office. Baltimore Store, 108 N. Eutaw St. = Established 1846.