Evening Star Newspaper, March 31, 1898, Page 9

Hecht’s ollie selling for Friday. THE HOUR SALES which we will hold tomorrow will, so far as values are concerned, eclipse all previous offerings. At no time before has desirable and fashionable merchandise been sold for such absurdly little prices—prices which are usually asked for trashy qualities which we do not handle. The privilege of easy payments is offered you. Ladies’ vests, 5c. Skirts, 99¢. (bet. 10 and 11 o'clock.) (bet. 10 and 11 o'clock.) Lot of ladies’ Derby ribbed _vests—with Two rackfuls of those stylish satin dam- taped neck—will be sold for Se. from 10 ask figure black brilliantine skirts, with a ton. hang, ‘equal to the most expensive, bound Childs’ hose. 43 c. 98c., paren 10 ‘tnd 11 o'clock. (bét. 9 & 10 sr & 7 clock.) Silk skirts, § $4.49. Lot of children’s fast:black ribbed hose, not 4 and lS, o'clock.) In sizes 5 t iN go for Hse. from 9 handsome black brocaded. silk to 10 and recs septate ens skirts for which you have to pay $690 sat more, ets Ba at $4.49, between 4 Corset covers, 5'4c. Seer (bet. 9 and 10 o'clock) Boys’ waists, 8l4c. Lot of white muslin corset covers—all Seaina elled Ise. values—sise., between (bet. 2 and Io “oclock.) 9 and 10 o'clock. ait Bae sea cnn tn ae oe oe aes tor a fo Corset covers, 9!4c. (bet. 11 and 12 orclock) Lot of ladies’ embroidered neck covers—the regular Bene sort—for De be. tween 11 and I o'clock, Spreads, 49 49¢. (bet. 10 and 11 o'clock.) Lot of heted white bed — Marseiliex “Gatters—will be sold 10 to 11 for 49¢. Taupin New waists, 49c. (bet. 11 & 12 and 3 & 4 o'clock) Between two hours above we will sell a new lot of regular dollar shirt waists—the Rew spring xoods, with Mouse fronts_of Madras, ile 2nd zephyrs—for 49¢. —the best sist Waist valups ever offered you. Drawers, 9c. (bet. 9 and. to o'clock.) Lot’ of Indies’ muslin drawers—made with’ five tucks and deep hems—9c., be- tween 9 and 10 o'clock. Corsets, 3! 39c. (from 11 to 12 o'clock.) Lot of white and gray “W. B.”" corsets— bE sort—will go from 11 to 12 for : Jeers Youths’ suits, $1.98, Chemise, 19c. (bet. 11 and 12 o'clock.) f Lot of young men’s long pants suits, in (bet. 2 and 3 o'clock.) sizes 14 to 19—fine ALL-WOOL cheviots— Lot of ladies’ muslin chemise, some with will be sold between 11 and 12 o'clock ruffie trimming and some with fancy edg for $1.98. Such a thing was never ing. The real value of these is 30. Be- before Known, for they're $ and $6 suits. tween 2 and 3 o'clock, afees sae Child’s suits, $1.29. (bet. 11 and 12 o'clock.) Lot of little boya’ all-wool vestie and double-breasted suits—in all sives—the former with braided broadcloth collars of Cifferent colors—sults which cannot be bought for less than $3.50 anywhere—will go between 11 and 12 for $1.29. Boys’ suits, $2.49. (All day.) During the entire day we ehall offer boys’ black and blue and fancy mixed cheviot all-wool suits—some with pants having double seats and knces—for $2.49— whieh are $4 values. Men’s 19c. he hose, 9c. (bet. 9 and 10 and 2 and 3.) Lot of men’s fest black cilk-embroldered half hose, which you have never bought for less than 15¢.—will go for 9c. a pair Detmsen. the hours of 9 and’ 10 and 2 and oel Umbrellas, 39c. Underskirts, 49c. (bet. 10 and 11 o'clock.) Lot of ladies’ sateen underskirts—made with wide width will be sold . from 10 to 11 o’cls eck for 48e. Ladies’ suits, $5.98. (bet. 11 and 12 o'clock.) Be here between 11 and 12 o'clock surely, for you have never been offered ladies’ suits for so little. Lot of Indies’ a with silk-lined reefer jackets will be on sale at 11 o'clock, and as long as bold out you rang aren have them for $5.93. Ladies’ suits, ob 50. (All day All day tomorrow oa closing time we + shall sell ladies’ black, bi ray cheviot serge $730 “that are marked pearly double. ‘The sepals ts have taffeta linings—snd the whole suit is made in the most thorough manner. Boys’ pants, 10c. pr. (bet. 10 and 11 o'clock.) Between 10 end 11 o'clock we shali sell toys’ good cheviot knee pants for 10c. 2 pair—such as you pay 20c. for everywhere. ey Gowns, 33c. (bet. 2 and 3 o'clock.) Lot of ladies’ fine embroldery-trimmed muslin gowns, in several styles of neck— to go for 33e. between 2 and 3 o'clock. Ladies’ hose, 9 WAC. (bet. 10 and 11 o’clock.) pilOt of, ladies’ hose, fast black and fast lack with fancy opera iops—will go tween 10 and 11 o'clock for Se. pair; 15e. values. Ladies’ collars, 5c. (bet. 3 and 4 o'clock.) Ladies” four-ply linen — and cuffs— im all the most popular shaj Will be offered from 3 to 4 for 5e. Ladies’ belts, 19c. (bet. 2 and 3 o'clock.) Lot of ladies’ black and tan belts, with harness oxidized and backies—will go for 19e. between 2 and 8 Ladies’ gloves, 98c, (bet. 2 and 3 o’clock.) mean new spring shades in ladies’ $1.50 gloves—tried on and_ warranted—will 0 for Oe. pair between 2 and 3 o'clock. Wrappers, 3: 39c. (bet. 10 and 11 ooee ee Best sale yet—best values. Lot percale ‘wrappers- made With wide skirts Men’s and ladies’ feet black umbrellas, with Wetchel, Congo and frieze hamllee” the regular oe ic. port for 39c. between 10 and 11 and 3 Cuffs, 5c. pr. pr. Lot of men’s 4-ply cnffs, in all the Ce ee shapes—the regular 20c. cuff— il go for Sc. pair, but not more than. 2 palfs will be » siven each buyer. —trimmed with braid—separate waist The second installment of that lot of Biolog the eanek ie. and men’s shirts go cn sale tomorrow. Made of all imported woven madras—are ty he worn with white collars—the patterns and colors are the newest that are on the market—a pair of detached cuffs with each -cannot be had for lees than a dollar anywhere. 58¢ instead of $1 and $1.25. Night shirts, 29c. (bet. 10 and 11 o'clock.) Lot of men's celebrated “Faultless"* night sbirts—with ensrounted. _frouts— Will be sold for 29¢.—the #0c. Silk waists, $4.49. (bet. tr and 12 o'clock.) Two styles of ladies’ black taffeta silk Waists—tucked or corded led fronts— and all combtnations in striped changeable taffeta silk waists. The quality of the taffeta in these waists is positively guar- anterd something that no other house has ever offered to do. $4.49 instead of Ps between 1i and T2 o°elock. Special millinery values for Friday. Despite the increased competition, we are doing almost double the millinery business of last season. No store in town has the nerve to do such daring selling as we do, and yet we give you the privilege of having your purchase “charged” and paying for it as is ost convenient. 7) sales of ribbons. |- 3-Inch moire ribbon, in all colors—the same quality which seils for 13¢ about Town’. 6c. yd. Flowers, 12%4c. Bunches of ferget-me-nots, 3 dozen vio- lets, clover and roses, with foilage—will ge for 12%e. buneh. Violets, 5c. bunch. Large bunches of violets—the usual 9¢. bunches—-will go for Se. bunch. Ladies’ hats, $2.89. @ special offering we shall sell to- morrow ladies’ chiffon braid edge hats, trimmed with chiffon, flowers and ribbons, for $2.39, which will be $5 elsewhere. Sailors, 69c. Lot of ladies’ short-back new bell crown pleated-edge ssilors—in yellow, turquoise and bluette—will go for 60e. Two sales of men’s suits. Cheice of men’s all-wool suits—tomorrow which art $8 and $9 values—for $ 500, And the privilege of credit. Top coats, $4.98. If you want to pay a low price for a cheviot, fancy worsted and suits tomorzow for s l 2:50, Which are finest $15 sults ang $15 sults you ever Chotee of finer all-wool black and blue clay diagonal We shall not sell cheap pants here- covert top coat—get In tomorrow and see after. Tomorrow all ve go ats these genuine coverts, with fine Italian lows price. Se, tor the for cloth linings, at $4.98. All shades. Hecht & Company, 515 7th St. Splendid-wearlng working pans, ‘cund for supposing Hogan was the per- trator of the foul deed. O'Connell, who retained for the defense, felt e counsel for the crown @ strong | Ness. on the O'Connell cross-exam- ‘court. a Bar pen Ale = pol A perfectly sure that this was Found close to the body?" “Sartin gure.” | The largest ‘Connell proceeded to inspect the caubeen. | in the belfry (ke spelicé each tetter slowly), “in at jcan the time you found it?’ “"Twas; of | miles, ” “You cculd not ‘be mistaken?” No, str.” “And all you swore ls as true | worth @s tha:T’ “uit” “Then get off the * size (bet. 10 & 11 and 3 & 4 o'clock.) (bet. 11 & 12 and 4 & 5 o'clock.) $1 & $1.25 st shirts, 59c. Men’s pants, 89c.3 THE EVENING ERR tenia esis erie eras Sa ences dan ae ee THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1898-24 PAGES. sseeseneesonsossooeseres 1A CLIBAN REPUBLIC] SLACK PRERARES FOR’ WAR| gevereeroveoroorenenececosessenesesoeesserestotseneenenrenenreheTPOTeehOteOODeOt, PREWARES FOR’ WAR New York's Gecpaiminaee. Ooatin- gent, Fund,,9f 781,000,000. Senator Allen Would Raise It With American Guns. REVIEWS HIS RECORD ON THE MATTER The Aeetatacery Igmeaiately Passes ry in Capiprmity With His, Reguest. ALBANY, N. ¥.4,.March $1.—Governor ‘Black hes sent tothe legislature an emer- gency message adyising an immediate ap- propriation .of $1,000,000 as a contingent war fund. Governor Black's message says. “Events are now transpiring of so grave and general import that the attention of every enlightened people-is fixed upon our own. The crisis which our national gov- ernment now meets involves those deep censiderations which affect the future of the race. To aid that government by ap- Provel..and support,.to, sustain its hand when raised for justice and fair play, 1s tha duty of every state. No hour has ever been so full of peril that New York has faltered while it passed. Because of her past history and her present groatness, she should be the first to understand the mean- ing of today. “After long reflection and with an earn- est desire to do that which ought to be Gone, and to refrain from that which ought not to be dona, I recommend that before you adjourn you take, such action es your wisdom shall decide upon to provide against such urgent needs as the future may Wisclose. I hope the day i# still re- mote which shall consume the means you set apart. But if the time should come when forbzarance and national self-respect can no longer stay together, there can be but one answer to the duty thus arising. I believ> you will, not in haste or anger to- ward any other people, but in the deliber- ‘ate purpose to defend your own, and as a sign of hope to the struggling and dis- tressed. Realizing that patriotism without Preparation is as fragils as a dream, so act that the enlightened sentiment of the world will justify you.” Immediately on receipt of the message a bill in conformity with its suggestions was introduced, plac2d on its passage without objection and passed unanimously. In the senate the reeding of the message was followed immediately by the reporting of the assembly's appropriation bill, which Was passed by a unanimous vote. The bill will be engrossed and sent to the governor, who will sign it as soon as it reaches him. The National Guard of the state will then be prepared fer war on a minute's notice. The ‘National Guard appropriation Dill was quickiy engrosstd and transmitted to the governor, who affixed his signature to it at -11:50 o'clock. PERRY'S STOCK SOLD ~~ Also the Lease of ‘the Building to Mr. Rosenthal of Paltimore. —omeL = Parker, Bridget:&.Co. Will Remove overt ° Their Business tothe New Quarters When Improvements Are Made. Mr. Frye’s Resolution Regarding Consular Reports. NAVAL BILL IN THE HOUSE os While the galleries of the Senate were filled when that body convened today, there was ample room. for all. The fact that there was {% prospect for consideration of the Cuban question, coupled with the un- derstanding that the Senate would take no further action upon the question until the first of next week probably served to de- tract from the general public's interest In the Senate proceedings. Mr. Frye (Me.), who reported yesterday from the committee on foreign relations a Tesolution calling upon the President for the Cuban consular reports, requested that the resolution Ne on the table until such time as the committee desired to call it up. He added that the committee was con- stantly engaged in work, and there were reasons why thé resolution should not be considered in the absence of tne committec. Mr. Chandler (N. H.) objected to the making of any such contract as suggested. Mr. Frye then moved that the resolution be recommitted to the foreign relattons committee. On that motion Mr. Allen (Neb.) express- ed his desire to be heard. In opening his discussion of the resolution Mr. Allen re- viewed his record upon the Cuban question, Saying that he and former Senator Call of Florida were the first members of the Sen- ate to take strong stand in favor of the in- dependence of Cuba. For a Cuban Republic. Mr. Allen-said if he could have his way he would support the erection of a republic in Cvba with all the land and naval forces of the United States, and force the con- struction of an independent naticn over the ashes of Spain’s sovereignty on <he is'and. Mr. Allen read voluminous excerpts from speeches which he had made during the past two years to indicate that he had been censtantly and consistently in favor of the independence of Cuba. He said that ke had never wavered in the bellef that Cuba would ultimately stand fcrth in the grand galaxy of republics; that she would per- sistently press forward to success. He maintained that the United States stood as an elder brother to Cuba, and unless we did our full duty toward her we wou!d be guilty of base cowardice. The inie- pendence of Cuba must be wrested from Spain—that hideous monster among na- tions, that people of that island should ernment was inalienable and was as muc the right of Cubans as of the peeple of the United States. Twice forty years have the Cubans struggled for their freedom, Mr. Allen declared, and now they stand in sight of that goal guided by the masie Gomez, who will in history be regarded one of the great commanders and revolu- tionists of this century. He will live in the minds of patriotic people so long as freedom shall have an abiding place with gcod people. Mr. Allen compared the career of W=y’ in Cuba with the conduct of the meeuitta in the Netherlanis. There was umversal destruction, devas- tation ard death. This picture—more vib- id than imagination could paint it—has been drawn for this Senate by Senators Proctor, Gallinger, Thurston and Money. Weyler’s policy was strongly presented and his “brutalities and atrocities” were sha: ly portrayed. He declared that Wayler’s: rule in Cuba been’ *‘tenipered” with murder and modified by assassination.” Should Be Made te Pay. Referring to the catastrophe to the Maine, Mr. Allen said that Spain must be made to pay for the wholesale murder of American seamen. “She must,” said Mr. Allen, “compensate for that murder at least by freeing Cuba, by furling her dirty flag and leaving this continent never to return. I am a jingo of jingoes. I have always felt that the Cubans would uilti- nately be able to wrest their freedom from Spain.” “Whatever may be done about the Maine Gisaster,”” said he, “one thing ought to be distinctly understood. It should not be submitted to the arbitration of a foreign nation.” Mr. Allen said that this country had no greed for Spanish territory nor fer Spanish gold, nor was it the desire of the United Stat2s to establish a protectorate over Cuba; but the torch which had lighted Cuba must be extinguished. Would Recall Woodford. Further along Mr. Allen said: “If I could have my way I would instantly recall our minister to Madrid and hand to the Spanish minister here his passports.” He said that he was opposed to the general policy of. the President of the United States, but as one of the representatives in the Senate of a great state he was wilting to give him his support in a proper solution of the Cuban problem, for he felt that all party and all political considerattons at a time like this ought to be laid aside. Men of all parties should stand’ togeth- er. He believed that in a few more days we should witness Cuba's flag, consecrated by, hundreds of thousands of lives, waving in’ triumph over the island. Mr. Chandler Wants a Reason. Scarcely had Mr. Allen concludeg, when Mr. Chandler (N.H.) precipitated a ‘lively scene. He thought the action of the com- mittee on foreign relations indicated some -doubt and indecision. Yesterday the com- mittee thought a new call of the consular reports ought to be made; today it thought the call ought to be withdrawn. ‘The first call,” said Mr. Chandler, “was made in a resolution presented by the ger- tleman from Alabama (Morgan) on Feb- ruary- 14. On the following day at 9:40 p.m. an answer to that call for informa- tion came from Spain’ significant refer- e1ce to the Maipe disaster. Mr. Chandler thought the Senate and the country were not without information. They had been informed of the conditions tn Cuba by members of the Senate who had seen with their own eyes and heard with their own ears all the horrors in“ Cuba. They had rendered the greatest possible service to the country and to humanity. “I have the fullest confidence in the com- mittee on foreign relations,” said Chandler, “I have confidence that the President intends to pursue a patriotic and righteous course in the present emergency, and I shall thank God when he reaches conclusion of some sort or another. Ther: fore Iam not in rebellion aa yet againet the frany; which, in’ | Ty, is the executo) Seaton Perry, toddy,’ of the ecmpany, the remainder’ with Mrs.’ Per- the estate of the late rough the president Thiariés J. Bell, sold ‘stock in. the, Perry 1c as¢ of the plies “the ‘northeas: ootuer of ‘Pennsylvania pietiad and 9th Street, to Mr. Samuel Ro- senthal of-Balthmore. The store was closed ‘as’ soon as thie deal had been. consummated, andthe new owner at once ordered. an ac- count of stock tbe taken. It is the pur- pose o Mr. Rosenthal,.whe is a member of the firm of Strauss, Bros., large dealers in clothing in Baltimore, to sell the remnant of the Perry stock in bulk. He has leased the butiding to Parker, Bridget & Co., the well-known clothiers of this city, who wiil remove from their present location on 7th street near D street to the Perry building &8 soon as the extensive improvements now contemplated gshall'be finished. They will there continue their business, only on a much larger scale, as the facilities of the more extensive establishment will allow. it is the purpose of Mr. Rosenthal to make extensive changes in the present building, which will’ probably include a new front. Other alterations wit be made as may be required to equip the building as a first-class clothing’ stére. In talking about the purchase to a Star reporter today, Mr. Rosenthal said he had been advised to let’ Mr. Bell ‘sell ‘the stock for him, as, judging from the way in which the entire business of the late Mr. Parry had been handled by Mr. Bell, it was thought Mr. Rosenthat would get more money out of the stock than if he tried to dispose of it himself. It is stated in this connection that the executors have realized from the business between thirty and forty thousand dollars more than the best offer recelved when the property was offered for sale as a whole, The >xecutors began to take sccounz of stock the 14th of last month, and since that time the gcods have been disposed of at re- tail sale, until today, when business was stopped and the store closed, the control of tbe business having pass3d from the ex- ecutors. paw a Soldiers’ Home Dramatic Company. Tomorrow -night the Soldiers’ Home Dra- matic Company will give the list for this season of their very pleasant and excel- lent entertainments at the home theater, “Marble Hall.” The company promise their friends and the old soldiers a treat, such as they have not had for a long time, by their rendition of that bright, witty and side-aching comedy, entitled, ‘Arabian Nights,” the dramatis personae being filled ‘by these wéll-known names: Mr. omminetog by Mr. C. I. Daly, Mr. Ome- rod by Mr. Harry English, Joshua Gilli- brand ty Mr. Test. Debson by Mr. Hutchin- gen, Mrs. Gillibrand’ ty Miss Eichelberger, Mrs. Hummingtop by Miss Buckler, Rosa ‘Ccluinbier by Migs Owen, Daisy ‘Maitland by Miss Griffin, Barbera by Miss Steinberg. The annual election of officers of the company was heli M@rch: 22,. resulting in the election of the féllawing: er, Mr. Test; stage mai Syne Hit 2 Sagonaiatl it manager, SAss berger: prop- stage treasurer, . Chairman Hitt ¢f"' on foreign affairs of votes at 12 0’ ccntest now going on/at_ Everett's, 12 F street northw proceeds. of . which Oa a te Dk te Men’s A reduction in price may be the Top Coats acknowledg- ment of fault. But Top Coats like this line we put on sale as special value at $6.50 were made to sell at $6.50—to be the best Coat that we could make for the money—and it turns out to be more ’n a match for the $7.50 and $8.50 gar- ments others offer. tm tronsers 8 They're not ‘have 50 when we They're worth for the tittle reduced $1-98 Big Values in ¥se ot toe lots of > 230 and $15 It’s absolutely all-wool Covert Cloth. Ladies’ Suits. icc te It's the most popular shade of Tan. : palaaag It’s cut the right length. It fits perfectly. = tailored with greatest precision and at $7.95. Diets diegenaten Sc pene ae isn’t among them. But take one if It is anywhere near right. You cau well afford to pay the cost of necessary alteration— bet "3 trimmed durably. and then be saving several doilars. It’s an honest Coat. At $12.50 and $15 we've made two more successful attempts to surpass the best ever shown at these prices are Brown, Black, _ Pine, Green and Tan Cheviots and Serges, tight-fitting and box coats; plain and _braid-trimmed: top las at some ‘twelve oF $7. 95 fifteen styles. Choice for.. " ch isn Tan Covert Clot ee eRe Br ocr achieve: Clothing. pick the prettiest. In Price for @er ee such a stock of Boys’ Clothing as we carry—where every style is Rew—and unique, original and a stalwart quatity—it’s not easy for you to single out a preference. Let us point out some of the specials, These for Friday— * of Brown Check Cheviots, made up wits docbiebreasted Jackets for the T to Saks and Com “Saks’ Corner.” iaed $7.95 A Wonderful Response. has greeted our “new departures.”. The people appreciate that what Saks sells is sold right. It’s because the one policy rules the store—whethér it’s Clothing or Shoes—Fi urnishings or Millinery. The newcomers are instantly established in public opinion on a par with their companions. . The best qualities possible to obtain—at the lowest prices possible to sell them. pany, Men’s Hats. Lot of new style Derbys and Fe doras, worth up to $2.75—for $1.88 It’s already a famed mame. We're very much {nterested in the expres- ston of your impressions. “New" Saks’ Millinery. any” — “beautifal display” — “such little prices.” Your appreciation is a prolonged encore of our efforts. We shall A week from Sunday is Easter. Give us the order right away for your new Hat. You shall find us prompt—but we want to beg as much time as possible. "Tisn't alto- gether selfish—we can do better for you, Competition is fighting our $3 Trimmed Hat with the wrong weapon—price! ‘They gan't match the value four less than $8. You're buying ours ns fast as we can trim them, Another lot tomorrow et $5. of those Ladies’ Straw Bicycle with pon; $3 ‘Turbans, trimmed juilix, ‘wings and straw Regular value, $3.50—for.. One thonsand more bunches—nataral Violets, 2c. Bunch. as Iife—Big user, and big vaine for so Ute money. Worth 7e.: “ron ~ 7 Thee hundod bepchew of Roses, includ- ing blooms, bads and Sag Dicom rt ‘fellage: Sash Ribbons. Lot of Bayadere Strij Sashes. in Tm qusise, zor ht ‘ Green, Berni Orange and P 4-4 ith W ad Sor tri: and $3.70" ae i pin Btore $1 .99 Price. Special tomorrow. Black an@ White Straw Ladies’ .P"%2 Satiors, with Neopoiitan crows nd rough Sailors, tar tae ee where, Perhaps, ithe. and ycn'l find ‘em olse- shal for the District of Columbia, will to- morrow appoint John F.~Von Muegge a member of his force of deputies. In order to create a vacancy for Von Muegge Dep- uty Marshal J. F. Edwards will, conclusion of business today, about the city hall building this afternoon, when the dismissal of Edwards and the proposed appointment of Von Muegge leak- ed out. cause of the official announcerrent emanat- ing from the marshal’s office a month ago, when a number of deputies were appointe to the effect that Marshal Palmer contem- plated no further changes among his force. ‘The surprise bordered on indignation when it was explained that Edwards, whose ser- vices are dispenssd with, is a citizen of the District, having been born and in this city, believed, is a foreigner by birth, and until recently resided in Chicago. cluded in the classified service of the gov- ernment, it seems that such classification is a farce, so far as protection of the em- ployes is concerned, for they are dismissed without assignment of cause. About two Wesks ago Edwards was notified by one of Marshal Palmer's chief assistants that his services would not be required after today. notified by Marshal Palmer of the propos- ed appointment’ of Von Muegge. Was notified that his s2rvices would be dis- persed with, Edwards was again visited by an ‘assistant to the marshal, and was in- fcrmed that his resignation was desired. Eéwards this afternoon submited an offi- cial reply, declining positively to tender his resignation. highly regarded as any official or >mploye connected with the city hall buliling. His scores of friends include the majority of the‘ leading members of the bar. assigned to duty for some time past in tha Court of Appeals, and it is state Justice Alvey and Justices Morris Shepard urged as strongly as they consist- ently could that he be retained. is further said, continued their efforts for the retention of Edwards to the ment of Justice, but their wishes, appar- ently, had little or no weight with Marshal Palmer. repeated from mouth to mouth at the city hail this afternoon in connection with Von Muegge. story, and left his home in order to escape the performance of required military duty. of some magnitude to Von Muegge, on condition that ne perform military or po- lice duty for a certain number of years. He was connected with the police force of Chicago-for a time, the story-has it, and must perform the specified duty only two years longer in order to receive the property provided by the will. he was particularly anxious to secure the appointment as deputy and was successful. ANOTHER APPOINTMENT. Japan Asks America’s Aid. LONDON, March 31.—It is rumored here that Japan has asked the Unit2d States to join Great Britain in supporting Japan’s ; refusal to withdraw from Wei-Hai-Wei af- ter the payment of the Chinese war indem- nity, In view of the possibility of Russia seizing that port. At the Japanese l>gation here it is stated that no advices have been received on the line of the London rumor. The rumor is not credited at the legation. The only communication r2cetved here has been the recent official announcement by Russia re- garding her cccupation of Port. Arthur, and Japanese mail advices: show that was known and discounted in Japan some weeks ago, and caused no exeitement.. Ja- Pan, it is bellev2d here, is more concerned about the payment of the indemnity than any territorial occupation of Wei-Hai-Wel, needing the funds for her largely increas- ing expenditures to add to her naval strength. ——— Aids for Russia’s Baltic Fleet. From the New York Times. Russia’s Baltic fleet at present is main- ly supplied with English and German coal. A mov2ment is now on foot not only to have the fleet's fuel come from native sources, -but to make Lilau one of the greatest coaling stations in the world and a formidably fortified harbor for the Bal- Ue fleet as well. A sp2cial commission of imperial naval experts is now sitting in the ministry of the marine at St. Peters- burg discussing the coal question. It is the consensus of opinion in official circles that the enormous coal fields of Russian Poland will before long make Russia in- dependent in regard to <he importation of | fcreign coa! for use in the Baltic fleet, while the equally extensive coal fields of southern Russia will gradually afford an ample supply for us? in the Black sea and velunteer fleets. The commission is also considering the practicability of employ- ing liquid fuel instead of coal in war ves- i sels. Large quantities of the residual pro- ducts of Russian petroleum hav2 already begn successfully used as fuel in St. Pe- tersburg factories, and a foreign mining engineer is now in that city furthering the project. Should his efforts prove succ>ss- ful, and the Russian government reduce existing freight charges, a decisive blow will undoubtedly be given to foreign coal. Secures a New Deputy Old One. Mr. Aulick Palmer, United States mar- at the be dismissed. was “manifested Considerable surprise This surprise was intensified b while his successor, so it is Although the marshal’s deputies are in- Immediately thereafter, according Sdwards, the Depariment of Justice was About a week ago, several days after he Edwards is perhaps as popular and as He has been Chief | and The justices of the Court of Appeals, it Depart- ————_—__+.¢2—____ Our Dilapidated Naval Academy. From Collier's Weekly. The Naval Academy ,t Annapolis is on the verge of falling to In buildings now ramshackle through age—buildings put up in the 40s, 50s and 60s, never intended to be used more than a few years, with laster dropping from the ceilings at Times, just grazing some cadet’s head, and with a host of inconveniences, such as ‘A romance of quite a little interest was He is a German, according to the His mother, in her will, made a bequest cramped accommodations, and some of the recitation rooms up in garrets—future na- val officers are now receiving their train- ing. That the professors, with an armory whose walls are so battered that they have to be propped up, and a boat house too small by haif for the drilis as they are now given can work out the naval curric- ulum satisfactorily is a high tribute to their ability. The condition of the famous old academy has long been growing worse, the current appropriations not affording enough money fer mere necessary patching. Three win- ters ago matters were so serious that Con- gress was impiored to come to the rescue. Detailed recommendations were made, showing that hardly a building on the grounds was fit to stand, and a complete new academy was suggested, to be built gtadually—piece by plece, If Coggress so willed. But some new building was imme- diately and imperatively ni —this: was the unanimous cry of the officials, who dwelt on the bad sanitation, danger to Professors and students and the disgraceful eecteaizens) of the old gray, tottering struc- ures. Three years have come and gone since then, and the academy, on the finest @ sea school of instruction ever had, waits for repairs—bare repairs—let alo: improvements, let alone a group of ne buildings, with proper working space for the busy such as the American mavy should certainly have. Why this has not already come, why those that can bring it about lag and delay, is a mystery. Especially is Fg so when appreciation of “sea power” is generally acknowledged to Sea. at of the twentieth century, when, as seems almost certain, the great battles will be waged by warships wesrinee ated not by armies on land. Shipbuilding in Germany, The Germars are congratulating them- selves upon their successful competition with Great Britain in shipbuilding develop- ment. Since 1875 the employes in the ship- yards have trebled. Between 1871 and 1880 the cutput of the leading yards amounted to. 6,500,000 marks. Between 1891 and 1896 it amounted to 103,000,000 marks for Ger- many’s own merchant service, and for for- eigners the output increased from 6,000 in the seventies to 2,000,000 thus far in ths nineties. ——_ —+0-+—___ A Bright Advertisement. A German rewspaper has invented some- thing new in the personal column line. It publishes #8. romantic story, with the usual immaculate here end heroine, while in its own columns and those of other dailies it irserts the following advertisement: “Gen- tleman, rich, with an agre2able person and ivreproachable character, secks a woman as virtuous and beautiful as Mina Deutsch- thaler, the admirable heroine of the ro- mance of X—, which we publish on the third page.” and Therefore, dis) trict man is not known. Those who were inclined to be critical, perticularly republicans, prreswqwrrersrrrrrr rrr reer rst “Get It At Mertz’s.” You should see or 710 most stylish ones for genteel dress- eet sn ee ee ee