Evening Star Newspaper, April 11, 1898, Page 14

10 McKnew’s, CLOAKS, SUITS AND FURNISHINGS. 933 Penn. Ave. Monday, April 11th, 1808. UR Suits are as well finished inside tom tailored. Silk lined perfect last week than perhaps any three _ previous weeks, which speaks well of our styles and the lowness_ of our prices. New shipments daily. W.H. McKnew, 933 Pa. Av. | \ apl1-60d Excuse us } for insisting: that you want one of these sample Cham- ber Suites or Parlor h4 detent ¢ = Seeger Suites, one of the $ sample pieces for ¢ your Hall, Library or ¢ Dining Room--but ¢ , é we know what they are--the best furni- ture that can be made--and the prices are so low that if you knew the goodness you’d be a quick buyer. The sooner you come the better the choice, for they are ail & singie styles. ¢ Take a look at these Bor- RS dered Carpets at the special & prices. = Just see what we call the best stock of Straw Mat- tings in town. If there’s a Baby Carriage to be bought this spring— talk it over with us. Hoeke, Furniture, Carpets, Draperic Penn. ave. and 8th st. It ononeecetentnedetetntntetetestntntptetetnupleteteteetetetntnvtete oetetetedadadtetetnhsecetetintited Setetetetecetednteteds ‘Soetortontontententontontonseetentegoniens etprtetectetectintetonteter £ WEDDING PRESENTS. The usual journey taken by the seeker after Wedding ents—a store Ou WEDDING RINGS are the tru est symbol of unity! Of one piece of gold. A fewless unison— Without seams, joint or solder — cannot | search. We save all break or part. Inthe | that—all that any hewest styles, 18 and | one ¢ wish for in 4-karat gold, from | the way of gifts we $2.50 to $15. R. Harris Jewelers and Silversmiths, Cor. 7th and Dsts.N.W. SALMON, 2 Cans, 25c. S22 | Another case of our underselling ab S225 ities. Fine Red Salmon, select and del clous flavor, and two caus for 25ec. See the latest in "98 Oil Cooking Stoves. c.W. Barker, 1210F St. errerer errr errr rer RAN se hams have become fai hrough- ; if have. eee te U ¢ ham on the mi Luxe ho other. Cramer & Co., {mer on Successors to Keyworth & Cramer). 0,20 Se ceccccese BUTTERCUPS Tuesday Reduced to 20 Cts. Pound. Very dainty aud fresh from our own factory. Many flav Their equal elsewhere sellx for BO cents. e119 2 921 F St. and Gill Sy 1223 Pa. Ave. GUIs Candies for Recepticrs. —— [eee errrevesesccce oe The Evening Star BY MAIL 50c. a month in sieuase &Co.,| ¢ SCENES OF SYLVAN BEAUTY Easter-Egg Rolling in the White House Grounds, Boughs, Grand M Happy Multitude. “It would be interesting, extremely inter- zs out | esting.” said an old weazene4-visaged fel- Thoroughly cus-| !°¥ in the White House grounds this af- ternoon, “to know just how many eggs have been destroyed here today, and their and | value in a commercial sense, and as an fitting. | admirable article Sold more Suits | feed: and also to know precisely the num- of hunger-appeasing ber of chickens it took to lay them, and the time the chickens were thus occupied, and—" but the rest was lost. He was an interloper upon, a festive scene. His warped old mind could only Icok at the substantial side of the festival which Washington has made reculiarly its own. There were no statistics of interest to him in the smiles of the old and the young, there was no profit in the pranks and pleasures into which American health and spirit injected an ardor that was in- spiring. H's inteil'gence only considered the egg as fried or in some other unpoetic and callous state, and had he gotten his desserts, perhaps a shower of uncooked eggs of uncertain age and buried ante- Interested. cedents might have been thrown at him from the hand of retr.butive justice for pheriy in such a place. Surpassing Spring Loveliness. Easter Monday since time forgotten has been the children’s day in the White House grounds, but never in its recurrence has 1t been more genérally observed or under and ong more charming surroundings. ‘The eminences and smooth lawns of the grounds were emerald clad and daisy decked. In every direction the eye was caught by the tender spring blushes of blossoming nature, gleaming here and there from parterres of hyacinths, tulips and a bewildering variety cf other bulbous beauties, and again from the bud-laden boughs of trees and shrubs. A over the thick green grass romped and played a motley picture of young America. Tiny tots crowed from the baby carriages that dotted the lawns and walks; little tod- vers bent down in eager waiting for the Hiant-hued egg that mamma or nurse rolled toward them; bigger boys and big- ger girls dashed in and out in vigorous sport, chasing one another joyously,and still r boys and girls sauntered along and sought vantage places whence they couid riew the throngs and feel that fancy pecu- liar to spring stealing over them. Throngs Increase Rapidly. At noon the crowd was already large; at 1 o'clock it was little less than tremendous, and still newcomers in long unbroker lines Vs uf i made their way through every entrance to the exccutive reservation. At 2 o'clock a multitude had gatiered, and a picturesque one it was. The overhanging haze was be- ginning to give passageway to hints of the sun, and wraps were removed from many spring-clad figures to add their plump ple- Sjuesness to the general effect. At 0 a cheer went up when the great Marine Band took its place in the music stand, and when Leader Santiemann raised bis magic baton every pulse chimed in with the time of the melody it brought forth. It is a glorious day for little and big, young and old, and if limbs are weary and bodies fatigued when the crowds turn homeward as the sun goes down, hearts will still throb with pleasure and memories will stot y another treasure to glad- den the afterwhile. Rollers. = —>—__ AGAINST LACLEDE COMPANY. It Claimed the Light St. Lou! A decision was rendered today in the United States Supreme Courtin the Laclede Gas Light Company case, which has been in the court for several years and attracted much attention. The company practically claimed a perpetual and exclusive right to light the city of St. Louis, Mo., and to make excavations in the streets of the city without permission from the board of pub- ite works. : The supreme court of the state decided against the company, and today’s opinion, which was delivered by the chief justice, affirmed the state court's verdict. WHI Postpone His Departure. Mr. Sol Berliner of New York, recently appointed Untied States consul! at Teneriffe, Canary Islands, has been authorized by the State Department to defer his depart- yp 2, Pg post, “until the situation is jared.” He had arranged to sail New York in a fewdays, but in view of the Spanish crisis deemed it advisable to ask the department for Instructions. Assistant Secretary Adee wrote him a reply that he had better remain in New York until fur- ther orders. i= Monopoly of THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1898-16 PAGES. PERIL OF TWO FIREMEN Jeffriés and Robey Overcome by Smoke at a Fire Yesterday Afternoon. Rescued. by Their Comrades and Taken to Hospital—Rudden’ Furniture Stock Ruined. Firemen P. M. Jeffries and Arthur Robey had a narrow escape from dzath at a fire which broke out in the store of John Rud- den, 513 7th street northwest, yesterdxy af- ternoon about 6 o'clock. Mr. Rudden’s steck was practically destroyed in tne be- sinning of the fire, and the front door of Hecht's establishment, next dvvr, was broken in to keep the flames from com- municating to that establishment. Smoke filled the Hecht building in the upper stor- fes, and firemen were ordered to go up in- sid: and open the windows. Firemen Jef- fries and Robey of Truck C went to the third floor and made their way through the thick smoke to the front, where they per- formed the duty required. Jeffries openzd the window. pulled off his mouth sponge and put out his head to take a breath of fresh air. Some persons who were watching him from across the street saw him fall. A policeman entered the building to r2scue the man, forcing his way threugh the smoke to the top floor. He saw no traces of any firemen. He had not beer informed where Jeffries fell, and sup- posed he dropped tarough the shaft from the upper story. Meanwaile the fireman was lying partially conscious on the floor of the third story, near the front window. Found and Rescued. Jeffries managed to crawl to the rear of the store, where the smoke was not 80 thick. In the meantime Robey had par- tially succumbed to suffocation, but crawled on his hands and knees toward the stair- way. Some time afterward the two men were found by Assistant Foreman Dixon and Private Sullivan, of Truck D. They were taken down by these two near the back window, where there was no smoke, and the sixth precinct patrol was sum- moned. Before it arrived Chief Parris tried to force some whisky in Jeffries’ mouth, but failed. It was thought that Jeffries was dead, but Robey’s condition was not so_ serious. Both men became unconscious and were taken to the Emergency Hospital. Robey soon recovered when stimulants were ap- plied. Strong hypodermic injections appar- ently had no effect upon Jeffries. Some oxygen gas was secured and administered to the unconscious man, and he began to recover. Robey* recovered sufficiently to go home after spending two hours’ in the hospital. Jeffries is well on his way to re- covery. Origin of Fire. It is not understood how the fire originat- ed. It was stated that there was no fire in the building after 3 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Rud- den estimated that his stock was valued at from $20,000 to $25,000. Of this he esti- mated that 90 per cent was damaged. The insurance on the stock was from $10,000 to $12,000, The building is the property of the es- tate of the late Archibald H. Lowery. The damage to the building ts estimated at $5,000, fully insured. Hecht & Company were damaged but lit- tle, the loss being principally from the breaking of the front door by the fire- men. Fire was seen to burst from the front windows of every floor of Rudden’s building almost simultaneously. =< THIS CITY’S PROTECTION A Plan to Render Quickly Available the Aid of Experts. An interesting phase of the preparations being made by the government for war, es- pecially as they relate to the protection of this city, is the formation of bodies of civilians whose expert knowledge will be of service in an emergency. Lieutenart Colonel Charles J. Allen of the Engineer Corps, U. S. A., who is in charge of the fortit.eations of Washington, and also of the public works, with the approval of the chief of engineers, is engaged in forming essociations of civilian experts who volun- teer from patriotic motives to give their services without compensation to the gov- ernment in case of need. A body of electricians has been organized ard there is now being formed one of civil erginees and also of mechanics, the latter Leing composed of men familiar with the various trades. In organizing the electrictans Col. Allen eecepted the aid of Mr. O. 'T. Crosby, ihe president of the Potonac Electric Power Compary, and he has the names of about 100 men who are familiar with electrical rratters. These men have signed an agre>- ment to give their services to the govern- ment when called vpon. The value of such an organization, it is said, lies in the fact that the electrical experts of the city are in this way made available, so that when the need arises such services can be obtained. The organi- zation embraces all lines of experts, men who know about the use of telegraph and telephone wires and how they are put up as well as those who are familiar with the best methods of utilizing electric currents. It is also the intention to ascertain where electrical suppHes of all sorts are located in this city, and if there {s a demand for tor- pedoes for use in the river men will be at hand who can place such defenses, and the material needed will also be at hand. Mr. Crosby, who has undertaken this work, was formerly a member of the engi- neer corps, U. 8. A., but resigned from the army in order to engage in business as an electrical expert. : The services of the civil engineers may be needed in case maps are wanted or the details of the topography of a particular section. It will also be handy, it is thought, to have a force of men available who are familiar with the various mechanical trades. —_—>_—_ EMPHATIC ORDER ISSUED. Commicsioner Wight’s Declaration Concerning Certain Money Lenders. A complaint has been received by Com- missioner Wight, who has immediate charge of the fire department, calling his attention to the work of what are popular- ly known as “ten per centers” among the employes of the department. The com- Plainant, a citizen of East Washington, stated that every pay day “these sharks, an the writer termed them, “can be seen visiting the houses of the different com- Panies in the department for the purpose of collecting the 10 per cent interest per month which they are said to charge the men. According to the writer, when the men have had the money loaned for three or four months, it having been generally loaned for thirty days, they are told by the lender thac they must pay their notes in full on the next pay day. If the bor- Tower is not prepared to pay the full amount then, and he seldom is, it is said, the lender, after getting his victim work. ed up to the proper pitch, threatens to go to the chief of the department about the matter. The victim then agrees, ag the lender intended he should, to pay twenty- five per cent interest per month, instead of the ten pe: cent first agreed upon, Mr. Wight today referred the complaint to the chief of the fire department, re- questing him to make an investigation for the purpose of discovering, if Possible, whether any members of the department are paying 10 per cent interest per month on borrowed money. He also instructed the head of the department to inform the men that such are under no obligation to pay it, and that if they have paid in inter- est the amount of the note, they need not pay anything on the Rote itself, as the law recognizes such a payment as an for the money borrowed. ae —— Favorable Action Recommended. The District Commissioners today sub- mitted to Chairman Babcock of the House District committee a report on House bill 8420, relating to tha Metropolitan Railroad Company. The Commissioners state that in their judgment the bill is entitled to the fa- vorable consideration of Congres3. But the legislation contemplated, they think, would not be necossary if the Metropolitan com- Fany were willing to carry out the provi- sions of the acts of Congress of August 2, nd 1884, a ‘ nary 26, 1806, relative to ro- ments with connecting lines. < HANNA REACHES ST. THOMAS is British Flag Flies‘ Qvee' U. 8, Consulate at Pato. Hioo, Spanish Authorities at San Juan oot 3. Were Civil te Our Representa- tives te the Last. ee ISLAND OF 8T.-THQMAS, West Indies, April 11.—P: c. Hf the United States consul at San Juan, Porto Rico, on Thurs- day last, as previously announced, re- ceived instructions ‘from Washington to proceed immediately to St. Thomas, leav- ing the care of American interests in the hands of the British consul at San Juan. Mr. Hanna was further notified to await orders here. The British- consul accepted the charge, upon receipt of instructions frem London. Previous to leaving, Mr. Hanna, advised all the United States con- suls and vice consuls to move, adding, however, that the American citizens who remained in Porto Rico would enjoy the protection of the British consul. Mr. Hanna left his post on Friday, in company with Mr. Van Syckle and the lat- ter’s wife; Mr. M. Del Valle, the United States vice consul, with the latter’s wife and children, and’ Mr. and Mra. Wyman. Mr. Van Syckle is the representative of the Standard Oil Company at Porto Rico. ‘The British flag was raised over the United States consulate at San Juan, Porto Rico, after Mr. Hanne left, for the Protection of the property, etc., and so as to officially announce that Great Britain was caring for the'interests of Americans. Up to the time of Mr. Hanna’s departure the Porto Rican government had received no news of importance from Madrid, or, if such news was received it was not allowed to become public. It is'reported here that werk upon ‘he fortifications-at San Juan was ccmmenced the very night Mr. Hanna left that place. The inhabitants of the coast towns of Porio Rico are seeking safety in the in- terior. ‘Mr. Hanna's departure was facl't‘ated in every way, and there was no friction be- tween him and the Spanish authorities. His personal relations were pleasant, and when Mr. Hanna left San Juan American affairs in Porto Rico were in as s00d shape as it is possible for them to be. A fey native born Americans remained on the Island of Porto Rico, but they are expected to leave soon. Mr. Hanna arrived here on board a schocner which he had chartered for the purpose. She was towed part of the way here by the British steamer Virginia. Mr. Hanna’s party was composed of about fifteen Americans. They were all in good health. The Spanish cruisers Vizcaya and Almi- rante Oquendo were at San Juan when Mr. Hanna left that port. ——. THE COURTS. E4uity Court No. 1—Justice Cox. Barry Postal Supply Company agt. Barr, Fyke Machine Company; excepted matter ordered expunged from ‘answer. Burnett agt. Burnett: testimony before A. H. Galt. examiner, ordered taken. Doyle agt. Ucy:e; dc., before R. L. Miller. Riley agt. A. and P RR. Co.; H. P, Pillsbury allowed to in- tervene. Burch ugt. Pedrich; rule on M. F. Ballinger. retufnablé April 18, granted. Shea agt. Welsh; appearance of absent de- fendants ordered and commission ordered to issue. Gosling'!agt. Kennedy; pro con- fcsso agt. Jos. J. Kentiédy granted. Wingate agt. Wingate; sale decreed, with L. Catell Williamson, trustee, to sell. In re Jos. N. Hodgkins, Reuben Taylor, Pat’k J. Smith, Catharine’ Doran, Cornelius Courtney and Mary* Johnson; writs de Itnatico inquirendo ~ ordered to issue, Mathewson agt. Methéwson; appearance cf absent defendant erdered. Hurst agt. Ord- way; release of lots 16:to 22 ordered enicr- ed by clerk. Central National Bank agt. Mcunt Vernon and Marshall .Hall Steam- beat Company; payment of taxes ordered Wright agt. Wright; .trusiee substituted end reference to auditor ordered. McKee agt. Humphreys; salc finally ratified and reference to auditor ordered. Murphy agt. Murphy; appearance of absent defendant ordered. ® Equity Ccurt No..2—Justice Hagnez. Kloczewski agt. Kloczewskt; order grant- ing petitioner leave to file amended bill. Griffin agt. Ford; decree dismissing bill, with costs. Probate Court—Justice Hagner. Estate of Frank W. Sharples; order for sale. In re Mary G. Atkinson, guardian; summons ordered to issue. Estate of Mary A. Cox; account passed. Estate of Sarah M. Green; do. Estate of Mary J. Smith; do. Estate of Alfred Pleasanton; do. Estate of Wm. 8. Smith; do. Estate of Katherine Ensworth; do. Estate of Marcia Hopkins; do. Estate of Gay B. Spranger; do. Etsate of Boutell W. Frazier; do. J. Frank Supplee, guardian; do. In re Or- phans of Louisa H. Dick; guardian au- thorized to purchase specific articles. In re Wm. Burns, minor; Maurice L. Finane ap- pointed guardian; bond, $2,000. Estate o< Chas. E. Hovey; letters of administration granted to Harriette F. 8. Hovey; bond, $6,000. In re Elizabeth D. Barclay, minor; Mary A. Hough appointed guardian; bond, $4,000. Estate of Dennis Connell; will ad- mitted to probate dnd letters testamentary granted to Kate E. Connell; bond, $3,500. Circuit Court No. 1—Justice Cole. Reid agt. Lowenthal; motion for new trial filed. Lindheimer agt. Metropolitan Railway Company; do. Plumb agt. Thomas; on trial. Circuit Court No. 2—Justice McComas. Bradley agt. Hutchins; commission or- dered to issue. Dennison agt. Pettit et al.; leave to amend declaration. Wakefield agt. Jewell; continued for term. Smith agt. Capital Traction; do. Turner agt. B. and P. R. R. Co.; sealed verdict ordered. Criminal Court No. 1—Chief Justice Bing- ham. In re U. 8. agt. Ji J. Verser and Robert N. Mills, larceny and violating section 5456 R. 8. U. 8.; on trial. Criminal Court No. 2—Justice Bradley. U. 8. agt. Frank Ruffin, housebreaking; eae discharge. U. 8. agt. Wm. Bailey, jo.; do. ———__ THE OPENING AT BENNING. ally Good Attendance Marked e Advent of Spring Races. The eastern racing of 1898 was inaugur- ated at the Benning track this afternoon, when the Washington Jockey Club threw its gates open for its third spring meeting. Despite the threatening weather, the at- tendance was large for an opening day, | the attendance on such days generally be- ing small. - About every turfman of prominence in the east was present. Every stable on the ground is occupiéd,.,ever three hundred horses having been sent here for the meet- ing, which will continue daily until April Entries at Henning Tomorrow. Special Dispatch to The Kvening Star. BENNING RACE TRACK, D. C., April 11.—Following are.the entries for tomor- rcw’s races: First race, five and one-half furlongs—South Afric, 106; Sallust, 93; Gen. Maceo, 93; ‘ory, 111; Plantain, 26; Filament, 96), Athes, 89; Red Spider, 105; Oceana, 103; ho asze, 118. Second race—Thé Arlington stakes; half mile. Sir Florian, 114; Chemisette, Harnko, Prestidigitatrice,” 109; Cavalleria, Counsellor, Wernl Rusher, Deceptive, Islington, 112, Third race—One-mile and six furlongs- Glenoine, "88; Octave, 99; Beau ; Knight of the Garter, 105; Lady (apprentice allowance). race—Half mile. Merriness, Tut Tut, Subject, Boney Boy, 97; Rhodymenia, Extreme, Tyrshema, 100; Holden, 102; De- ceptive, 104; Sir Kenneth, 10v. Fifth race—Hurdles; mile and one-half. Valorous, 180; Squan, Risque, 141; Rustain (doubtful starter), 151. : ————__ Tender Their Services, Prof. I. N. Hollis of Harvard University and Prof. Asa Mattice of Boston, both of whom were tomers jattached to the — engineering rtment of the navy, Eave Pa applied to the Navy Departm2n: for service in the navy in the event of war. —— District Pensions. Pensions were granted today to the fol- lowing residents of the District of Colum- bia: Timothy Crawley, Wm. E. Hudson. Anderson Skinner, Increase: Sarah Smail- wood, Mary Lane, Ka‘ Ball. Festa, Ideal, 107. Tenny, 87 Fourth [PORE Wet, FIA hs A ee S| 5 HOW IT WAS_ RECEIVED President's Message Applanded- by Readers of Extra Star. All Classes and Both Sexes Interest- ° ed Alike — Scenes on the Streets. Nine out of ten persons on the street, in the hotels and everywhere about the city were seen reading extra Stars, containing the President's message, after it was is- sued, about 12:30 o'clock this afternoon. The message was read intently by all class- es and conditions and was apparently of the greatest interest. It was so much in demand that the boys could scarcely sup- ply the numbers fast enough. Several of the first copies from the press were given to a special messenger, who forwarded them as speedily as possible to the Spanish minister, he having been given instructions to that effect. Men stood on the street corners and dis- cussed the message, as it was read. They stood in little groups in the hotel lobbies, read every paragraph and stopped to com- ment as they proceeded. One old fellow, who looked as if he might have been a survivor of the last war, and whose eyes blazed out from underneaca his thick eyelashes, spoke vehemently. “I guess I'll have to study the message a little longer before I can size it up all right,” he said, “but if I'd had my way I'd have started it in this manner: ‘It is our fit and bounden duty to punish these yel- low-livered rascais for what they have done. Amen.’ His sentiments were heartily applauded. Destruction of the Maine. Arother gentleman, as he held a copy of r up, pointed to the headline which he Destruction of the Maine Vig- crously Treated.” “That's sufficient to make us declare war, if hothirg else,” he declared. “I think we ought to cut out anything about the Cubans and come cut strong on the Maine incident. I’m glad the President did that. It showed he knew what he was about.” It was the general expression of opinion that the message was strongest in that part wherein it referred to the destruction of the Maine, and said: “In any event the destruction of the Maine by whatever exterior cause is a patent and impressive proof of a state of things in Cuba that 1s intolerable. That condition is thus shown to be such that the Spanish government cannot assure safety and security to a vessel of the American navy in the harbor of Havana on a mis- sion of peace and rightfully there.” On the avenue the number who had the papers and were perusing them, was larger than would have been suspeet2d, when the fact was considered that it wa3 a noliday and & majority of them were yoing to the White House and intent on the egg-rolling to be put in operation there. Une lady who lad thrze children with her, was holding @ paper in one hand which she was read- ing, and was holding one of the children with the other. The two other chiidren Were allowed to straggle along by them- selves, while the mother puzzled over the text of the message. On 15th street, two young lad:es, stylish- ly attired, had stopped on the corner, and, oblivious of everything else, were engaged in getting gist of the declaration which was expected to make the Spanish quake in their shoes. Just What Was Expected. In the uptown hotels the opinion seemed to be unanimous that the message was conservative, and just what was expected at the present juncture. It was regarded as a summing up of the whole situation in a comprehensive manner, showing what had been done, and giving the reasons and explanations. ‘It was thought that it showed the President had done ull he could, and was determined not to recede a jot or tittle from any previous position taken. In the down-town hotels, where the sym- pathy may not have been considered so strong with the administration, the cpin- ion was expressed that the message was sufficiently strong to satisfy the most ar- dent for war. “Of course it might have been made stronger,” one gentleman said, “but I doubt whether it would have been wise under the Present circumstances. The President states that he asks Congress to authorize and empower hit to take measures to se- cure a full and final termination of hos- tities between Cuba and Spain, and that goes to show that he is in earnest about the matter. a difficult matter to satisfy was proven conclusively by a little incident which occurred in one of the hetels on the avenue east of 7th street. The Colonel Disgusted. An old gentleman, who was called colonel by the rest of the group gathered in the lobby, scrutinized the extra Star carefully, and, after looking at it a few minutes, gave vent to an exclamation of undoubted disgust. “What's the matter, colonel?” one of his companions asked him. “Don’t you think it hits the mark?” “Not by a — sight,” was the emphati< reply. “It ain’t got a dern thing in it about Fitz Lee.” The speaker was apparently satisfied with the meesage.in every particular, with i exception of this, to his mind, great over- sight. ——————— DISTRICT DAY IN THE HOUSE. After Some Opposition Local Meas- ures Were Taken Up. This was District day in the House, and, pending the receipt of the President’s mes- sage, Chairman Babcock announced his de- sire to proceed with District business. He wanted to call up House bill 9205. for the extension of the Columbia railway east- wardly. The chairman of the committee on elec- ticns demanded the consideration of a con- tested electicn case, and the House divided on the question of consideration. The elec- tiens committee won, but before it could get to work the message reached the House, and was read. After the President's message was read to the House Chairman Baboock again se- cured the floor, having made an arrange- ment with the chairman of the elections committee to withheld his motion. The Columbia raflway extension bill was then called up. It authorizes the extension of thet road. The report on the bill says: “The object of this bill is to extend the lines of the company east along the Ben- ning road, across the Eastern branch, along the Anacostia road to the northeast boun- dary of the District of Columbia, and also from a point at or near Deanewood east ward to a point on the District line to be designated by the Commissioners, to con- rect at the District line with a raflroad row being constructed by the Chesapeake Beach Railway Company, a Maryland cor- poration, from a point on Chesapeake bay. near Fishing creek, in St. Mary’s county, to the District line. Work on this Mary- land road to the bay has been vigorously pushed since last October, and it is repre- sented to the committee that the road will be completed and in operation to Chesa- peake bay during the present summer.” Mr. McEwen of New Jersey, moved to strike out the provision punishing obstruc- We Want to Concentrate Your Thoughts on Shoes—fine Shoes—finer today —ladies = They are the ve HERE. 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Hereto- fore you’ve had to give an order—and wait. Now you can see the variety—make your se- lection—and wear the Shoes away if you desire. Of course, first and foremost come Hanan’s man-fashioned footwear for ladies. Let them cost what they may—they must be best—of the best material—on perfectly comfortable and attractively stylish You'll find, too, some difference between our prices and those you've been asked for special Ty styles and makes that have THEY'RE price until the Shoes are done. m them their reputation—and by trying to “save” on stock or dozen others of the “first” of here. orders. Manufacturers nd their dislike shows in the ex- hat you've been paying. There's | Ladies’ Hand-sewed Russia Black and Tan Vici Kid English W Oxfords. We could write this description twenty, them Ladies’ Biack and Tan Vici Kid and Rus- sla Calf Oxfords, made by Laird. Schober & Co.—and a line ‘of Hanan’s Oxfords, aleo Walking a04 Dress Boots, both button and apes. skill’ and best stock and enterprise in sell- for on our part we mark them A union of best $3.50 We submit these for inspection—shall be pleased to have you see them if nothing more—we want you to know there are as fine Shoes for your wear in Washington as can be bought 2 Company, **Saks’ Corner.” EATH DUE TO ACCIDENT Verdict of Coroner’s Jury in the Case of G. H.W. Wienecke. The Evidence Submitted at Hearing Along Today—Victim Was Rid! Metropolitan Car Tracks. Coroner Carr held an inquest this morn- ing at the sixth precinct station in the case of C. H. W. Wienecke, the bricklayer who was killed near 27th and P streets Saturday by an electric car, as published in Saturday's Star. Wienecke, as hereto- fore staccd, was riding a wheel on ihe car tracks, and when he erdeavored to leave the tracks he found a team of horses in kis way. Then he returned to the tracks, ard was caught between the cars. The jury heard the testimony of several witnesses, and returned a verdict of ac- cidental death. 5 Eye-Witness Testifics. James McKeever, 2 member of No. gine Company, who was a enger the east-bound car, testified that when he heard the bell ringing he looked out and saw a wheclmen riding between the tracks. The wheelman was going ahead of the car, and, when about 100 feet east of 2ith street, the accident occurred. Wit- ness said he thought the front end of the trailer struck the yele and threw it é st the car going west. porters was a terrible crash,” said wit- cn- on ow arriage on the Vitness said there was a ca © © sean of the street. The deceased, = thought, imagined he could net get out © the way because of the presence of the carriage and became bew:ldered. j “How fast was the car going?” the wit- was asked. wer think about seven or cight miles an hour,” was his response. “About the usual he added. SPeitness said the motorman was en. deavoring to stop his train. The car wi going down grade and witness believed it required some little time to make the stop. He thofght the wheelman could have left the track without any trouble, and pre- vented the accident. é “When I saw the way he was going, said witness, “{ remarked to myself thet man is doing a foolish thing.’ Deputy Coroner's Evidence. Deputy Coroner Glazebrook gave evidence concerning the cause of death. He found a severe fracture of the skull which, he said, produced a hemorrhage. The injuries were necessarily fatal. George T. Woodward, motorman on the east-bound train, testified that on the down- le his car was going at from eight to Saar an hour, slower than usual. “What is the regular rate of speed?” ask- mer. otf understand the limit to be twelve miles an hour.” Witness said he rang his bell for two wheelmen. One of them went to the north and the other to the south. The track was clear and witness went ahead until he got a bell ta.stop. He did not see the wheelman after his box car had passed him. T. T. Osborne, motorman on the west- beund car, testified that he saw the wheel- man riding next to the east-bound car. Then he pulled to the west-bound track. The wheelman, he thought, saw a vehicle on the street and then he turned to pass between the two electric trains. The Rate of Speed. “At what rate of speed was your car run- ning?” witness was asked. “About three or four miles an hour,” was his answer. “Can you tell at about what rate of speed the east-bound car was running?” “I think about five or six miles an hour.” ‘Witness said he was sounding his bell, as was the motorman on the other train. John Eglionly, a West Virginian, who wasa ron the east-bound car, told the jury that he witnessed the accident. The wheelman remained in front of the car for some distance while the motorman was the bell, Afterward he left track and went to the left, only to be accident,” said witness, — pure “and had he turned to the right, as did | living with woman, another wheelman, he would have been | Md., she passing as his wife. and attempted to pass | jived together three months, | PRESIDENT BRYAN’S ANSWERS. Resp to leations Affect’ ad P. Telephone Company. The subcommittee of the House appro- Priation committee, charged with the teie- phone investigation, has received from President Bryan of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company answers to questions propounded by the committce at its last meeting, showing in detall the amount of cash expended by the company for actual construction of its telephone = plant in the District of Columbia during ach year from its organization. The totals are: For eleven months from August, 18%, to June 30, 1885, $42,561.20; for nine months, July 1, 1884, to March 31, 1585, $51,255.48; for nine months, ended De- for year ended cember 31, 1885, $34,960. December 31, 1846, $22,581.4 ed December 31, 1887 etded December 31, 1 ended December 31, $e ended December 31, 18%), $1: ISO, $Y, 428. for for $11,160 ar 1Si 31, $9 . pt amount expended by the company for actual construction of plant periced, $441, for real esiat 14.39; total, construction expen= report foes on to show that the cash | thus exp led was rece: from sou. From original issu t | Washington proportion, of bonds sold at 0 the dis: ln ae iscount, F surplus account), Amount “contributed out of pro- ceeds of sale of mortgage bonds, $148,000; Washingten proport two-fifths ($100,000 of bonds sold at 103 per cent, the premium, $3.0.0, credited to surplus account), $41,200. Total, $477,580.04. Ca Sloe anding, representin, the District of Columbia plant, Is shown te be $715,000, issued August 1, 1883, for the foliowing ccnsideration: Cash, $79,601.79; accounts receivable, $9,128.22; supplies, §3,- 618.24; stock Nationai Fair Association, ond share, $100, Total, 448.93. Less’ ac- counts payable, $15,113.32. Net cash assets, 34.08. Cost of active construction of plant prior to August 1, 1883, $91,130.21; franchises, licenses, right of way, etc., $581,534.86. Total, $750,000. Tables are given to show the earnings and expenses of the company for the four years ended December %1, 1887. These fig- ures have already given in lump. The paced showing in greater detail, giv- ing not only the account by years, but the total for the four years and the annual average. For this period the net earnings are stated as follows: $80,617.87 in 1894; $104,- 18.11 in 1895; $91,935.14 in 1896; $38,753.44 in 1897. The per cent of expenses and taxes to the total gross earnings in the same period was as follows: 58.07 per cent in 1894; 46.33 per cent in 1895; 52.63 per cent in 1896; 81.22 per cent in 1897. Other tables are given showing dividends paid on Washinton proportion of capital stock, held by Bell Telephone Company, since July 3, 1883, and ist is given show- ing number of persons in the company emplcy in ths District, with the amount of salary in each case, that of President Bryan being $8,000 per annum. The average amount per annum paid in Gividends on Washington proportion of stock held by Bell Company referred to Mas $12,570.08; average rate paid B. T. Co., 2.875; average to general stockholders, 3.1. Se Dead in Waiting Room. The dead body of a white infant was fcund in the ladies’ waiting room at the Baltimore and Potomac @epot about 1 o'clock this afternoon. The body was neat- ly dressed and was in a small box, which contained the address of Undertaken J. William Lee. A sealed note addressed to the undertaker was also in the box. insite AT Recetv: Asked For. A bill in equity, asking the appointment of a receiver and an accounting, was today filed by Adolphus E. Powell against Or- lando F. Smith and two others. The suit is bi t in connection with a partner- rough’ ship in conducting a drug business. eal istalince Husband Deserted Her. Suit for divorce was today instituted by Lucy C. Dobbins, through Attorneys Wolf and Rosenberg, against Samuel Dobbins. The couple were married May 28, 1896, and when, Mrs. states, she was deseried by her husband. The latter, it is charged, is now another at Rock 4”