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8 “MOSES lth. AND SONS. F st. cor. Mattress Factory, Ist and D, & B. Furniture Factors, 1 Moving, Packing $nd Furniture Repairing. Extension Tables In That Great Furniture Sale. Each day we take a different de- partment and give you illustrative values from it. Every piece of Furniture in the house is reduced. Weare stock,reducing. No ques- tion of profit. A big part of the stock must be converted into money before the summer season opens. These Tables are the peers of any- thing we ever saw at the prices. They’re not “cheap” in construction and finish. Even the leaves are rub- bed and polished, finished like the tops—they’re heavy — substantial. You won't want better. Fine Oak Extension Tables, twisted legs: S-tt 1o-ft Fine Oak Extension Tables, heavy fluted legs: S-ft. length. 10-ft. length Heavy Oak Extension Tables: S ft. length. Round-top Quartered-oak Extension Table beautifully _ finished, heavy legs: S-ft. length. 1o-ft. length. The Carpet Sale. 700 yards of Moquette Carpets, bought up from the auction of Alex. Smith & Co.’s stock. ae $1.15 Canes 7QC, -$10.99 -$12.90 W. B. MOSES & SONS. Ji clean and refinish Lace Curtains perfectly. Special Sale Wall Paper - for your ‘Summer Cottage. Over 200 combina- tions to select from. All new designs and colorings. Regular prices, 15c., 20c. and 25c. per roll. . Sale price, Oe, per roll. Sketches and esti- mates furnished for all styles of mural dec- orations. Richard W. Henderson, Mural Decorator, Sooteehontontoatoeseedeeteoentontoeseet = Sheendonsneseozonsontonsoesootondeeseezenssesvecensme cece ahaP TO SS a es et re Soadeatrasresresregoetondondonaoasoeseeseete PEPPY & & oe POND POSER MCT negN ENN xD SDSS 1113 F St., ge Save [Money & Trouble, GET THE BEST, “The Concord Harness,” Trunks, Bags, Suit Cases and Leather Goods. Lutz & Co., 491 PA. AVE. N.W. (Next National Hotel.) P. S.—Trank Repairing by skilled hands. mble-244 Startlers. | ton on these two values. We're in position to know they're un- matchat $3.38 Dry Air Refrigerators -quing > 2 } ) galvanised tro e 90.00 valor ) | “sperm ern "$3.98 ¢ (1s Houghton, 29s & teen Great Reduction In Hair. Suitches, $6.00, formerly 8595: Gray Switches, $4.00. formerly $5.00. Gray Switches, $4.60. formerly First-class attendants in Hatraresat am pool musta) Hale Regenerator for restoring eras bale. jever fails S. HELLER’S, 720 7th Street N. W. aplé-200 FLavok Your DRIN: si to 29 drops of A. TI ITTERS and you will avetd all danger of the impurities which, enfortunately, abound in our water supply. WITH 10 I don’t see anything remarkable about the man.” “That is because you don't know him. I've been with him constantly for the last eight weeks, and not once has he undertak- €n to explain to me the plain duty of the President and Congress at this time.”—Chi- cago Post. THE EVENING STAR ‘FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1898-16 PAGES. STORY OF WITNESSES Trial of Dennis Canty for Murder of George Rye, FREQUENT COLLOQUIES OF COUNSEL Evidence Concerning Rye’s Alleged Possession of a Knife. PROGRESS OF THE CASE The fifth day of the tfal of Dennis J. Canty, charged with the murder of George W. Rye in March last, began at 10 o'clock this morning in Criminal Court No. 1, be- fere Justice Cole. Canty, as usual, sat be- nd his counsel, with his former partner, - H. Van Senden, on his left. Near him also sat his devoted wife. He preserved the same calm and collected demeanor that has characterized him ever since the un- fortenate tragedy occurred, and followed sely every word of witnesses and coun- sel. The exclusion of the general public was appreciated by those whose duties com- pelled their attendance at the trial, the out- side warmth not being materiaiiy felt in the court room, which would haye been other- wise almost unbearable had the usual crowd attended. When court convened Judge Cole directed the recall of Witness Rhodes, and stated that he believed it would be proper to ad- mit that portion of ithcdes’ testimony showing what Canty said immediately after the shooting, as it would tend to show that the defendant did not contemplate flight. He directed Mr. Worthington to ask wit- ness what Canty said after somebody had | said, “Don’t let him get away.” Mr. Worthington therefor: asked Rhodes what Canty had replied. to. that remark. His answer was: “Canty said: ‘i'm not going to try to get away.” ” District Attorney Davis objected to wit- hess stating what Canty said in addition to this. Judge Cole supported this, but al- lowed the statement to be made a part of the record. Mr. Rhodes was then excused and the list of witnesses read. When the name of Leslie Russell was calied, and no answer Was given, Mr. Davis stated that the wit- ness had not been present yesterday or to- day, and asked that an attachment be sued for him. Judge Cole directed that this be done. First Witness of the Day. The first witness called was William A, Freeman, a colored barber of 1907 M street northwest. The witness appeared with a toothpick in his mouth, and was sworn with it there. It was removed at request. Freeman is employed at Henry Wilson's barber shop, 708 14th street northwest, in the immediate rear of the Wyatt building. Witness first saw Canty about five minutes before 12 o'clock. He was by himself in front of the barber shop. A tew moments afterward he was Waggaman., Witness went into the shop and heard a sbet. He ran out and saw Mr. Canty stand- weiween the electric light pole and the box pole shcoting toward the Ebbitt House. There was a gertieman in the mid- dle of the street with a frock coat on and a bezver hat. One shot was fired before wit- mss saw the partis Then two shots were fired in quick succession. When first caught sight of Mr. Rye he wa tand- ing with his hands up, his right side to- ward Canty. Then he turned, facing Can- ty, with his hands still up in the air. He cried, “Murder! Murder: Witness stated that Rye then moved ‘ward and fell slowl, witness reac’ im in time to js arm under 3 head and let easy on the pavement. Witness wus the first to reach Rye, and then threc other men ran up. Witness said to the others: “Come; let's take him to the drug store.” The witness and the others then carried him to the érug store. When Rye’s body was lifted up witness heard something fall on the pavement and remarked something dropped. Did not see what but heard. somebody say “Let it alo: Witness heid Rye’s head in the drug store until he died. Mr. Worthington cross-examined Free- man. Freeman admitted having refused to make any statement to Mr. Worthington when request d to do so a few days after the shooting, and thereafter did so at the direction of Mr. Dav When witness first saw Canty, Lawrence Johnson and Thomas Fry, both barbers in Wilson's shop, were with witness on the sidewalk. Mr. Worih- ington’s questions were evidently directed with a view of rebutting Freeman's testi- mony by subsequent witnesses. In reply to further questions, witness said something struck witness’ foot when Rye’s body was lifted up. He told that to District Attorney Davis a few days after the shooting. Witnessed the Third Shot. Leonard H. Mattingly, son of Inspector Mattingly, of 1535 Sth street northwest, was next sworn and examined by Mr. Shil- Engton. He was going east on F street, north side, in front of Dr. Stone’s house, when he heard a shot. He turned and while turning another shot was fired. Saw Canty fire the third shot. Rye was then Approximately twenty feet from Canty in the strect and in a southeasterly direction from Canty. When the fourth shot was fired Rye had turned. Protest Against Objections. Mr. Worthington having objected to a question of Mr. Shillington’s about how Rye was holding his hands as leading, Mr. Davis arose and said there was a tendency to interject objections of no standing, and he proposed to stop it. “You won't stop it for us,” remarked Mr. Worthington, emphatically. ~ Mr. Davis then produced a book and sald he would show by unquestioned authority that the judge in his discretion could aliow leading questions to be asked. read from Jones,” began Mr. “He swears by Jones,” remarked Mr. Worthington, sotto voce, to Mr. Wilson. Mr. Davis, after reading his authorities, claimed the objections of Mr. Worthington were not well founded, as there was no de- nial of the fact that Canty had fired ‘the shots that killed Rye, and that he wanted to protest against further interruptions. Mr. Worthington, replying sarcastically, thanked “Professor: Davis, as he calied him, for his valuable instruction, and then stated that while the killing of Rye by Canty. was admitted, it was a very im- portant question about the position of Rye’s hands, or what, if anything, was in them. The defense would show that Rye had a deadly weapon in his Land; that it was open, ready for business. Mr. Worthington having seid he regarded the course being pursued in asking leading questions as a n2w departure, Mr. Davis arose and stated that he regarded the char- acterization, “a new departure,” as an of- fersive insinuation. % ‘There was expectation evident among tha uninitiated spectators that this would lead to a heated collcquy between the opposing counsel, but Mr. Dayis closed with humor- cus allusions to the instructions Mr. Wor- thington had thanked him fer pr3viously, stating that if he had succeeded in instruct- ing Mr. Worthington his day had already been well spent. Judge Cole decided that Mr. Worthing- ton’s objection to leading questions regard- ing the positions of Ry>'s kands was well founded, but as witness had answered the question it would be aliowed to stand. He warned counsel, however, to be careful in framing their questions wher? controversy would =rise. : “In other words,” said Mr, Wilson, gen- erally, “you can do it this time, but don't do it any more.” be “I don’t admit doing it at all,” said Mr. | Shillington. Witness Mattingly, continuing, said Rye made four or five steps toward the Ebbitt House after the fourth shot and then f2i. Witness passed him as he fell and Neard him whisper, almost inarticulately, “Mur- der!” He had cried “Murder!” twice after the fourth shot. Smoke Obscured View. ‘i Witness, on cross-exsmination, said be | clined to do so. a! not see the position of the parties pre- vious to the second shot. The smoke from Canty’s pistol somewhat obscured witness’ view of Canty. There was an appreciable interval be:ween all the four shots. When witness passed Rye, after he had fallen, Rye’s head was lying on bis right arm, which was extended. No cne was near Rye then. Four or five feet away was a man, who was evidently a barber. He was coiored, and had on a white coat. Witness was ining after Canty. Thought Free- man, who stood up in the court room for identification, was the man. Witness went up and laid his hand on Canty’s left arm. Canty was on the road bed. He made no effort to g2. away. He had walked prob- ably fifteen feet from where he fired the shots when witness reached him, and had then stopped and turned toward the spot where Rye had fallen. zi Mr. Worthington asked witness wha: Canty said at the time he reached him. - Mr. Davis said nothing had been drawn out abcut what Canty said. Mr. Wilson thereupon arose and stated that everything that Canty said at the time of the shooting and immediately thereafter ° was vital to the case, and should be admit- te@ A portion of the facts should not be considered unless all are produced. The discussion continued for several minutes, and was finally concluded by Jucge Cole deciding that anything Canty said which might have the effect of throw- ing light on whether he contemplated flight or not would be admitted, but nothing which he said after the shooting regarding the reasons that led to his shooting Rye could be permitted. * Continuing, witness, in reply to Mr. Werthington’s questions, stated that a man wearing @ blouse had taken hold of Canty at the same time witness did. When Canty aid something about not running away the man in the blouse said something re- garding what he saw before the shooting commenced. This was said in reply to a avestion by Canty. Mr. Davis objected to witness reciting the conversation. Canty’s Question to Bystanders. This question of Canty’s has been so far kept out of the proceedings, but it is com- mon property in the court. Canty, on be- ing taken by Mattingly and the man in the blouse and Witness Rhodes, asked: “Did you sée that man draw a knife on me?" So far Mr. Davis’ objections to the intro- duction of this query have been upheld, and it was again upheld by the court. Witness was excused and Wm. A. Widney was recalled. Freeman, the barber, was. so recalled ,and asked if he saw Mr. Widney at -Rye’s body. He was positive Widney was not there and equally positive that he was the first man to reach Rye. r. Widney then testified that he was more than ever convinced that he, himself, was the first person to reach Rye. Both witnesses were shown the knife the de- fense claims was found under Rye’s body, and saif they had never seen it before. When the Lie Was Passed. Walter C. White, a youth employed as a clerk in a stock broker's office at 1428 F street, who, at the time of the shooting, was employed by another broker, was next called. Witness was going by the corner of 14th and F streets when he saw Mr. Canty walking toward another man. Just as witness passed Canty and the other, whom he did not know, going toward 15th street, he met Mr. Rye coming from 15th street. Witness kept on and then heard Mr. Canty say something io Mr. Rye that he didn’t understand. Witness then turned. “I heard Mr. Canty say to Mr. Rye,” he cn continued, ‘You owe me $200.’ Then Mr. Rye said ‘You are a lar.’ "" Continuing, witness said: ‘Mr. Canty then put one foot forward, and I thought he Was gving to hit Mr. Ry>. Instead of hit- ting him Mr. Canty pulled a pistol and began firing at Mr. Rye. There was one shot; then an interval, and three shots in quick succession. = “Where was Mr. Rye when the first shet was fired?’ inquired Mr. Davis. “On the sidewalk, facing Mr. Canty.” “Where was he when the second was fired?” “On the sidewalk.” “And at the third shot?” till on the sidewalk.” nd at the fourth shet?” ir. Rye was still on the swered tho witness. “Then Mr. Rye was on the sidewalk while all four shots wer? fired?” “Yes, sir,’ replied the witness promptly. “Mr. Rye didn’t get off the sidewalk until the last shot was fired. Then he walked | out in the street about fifteen f2et and fell to his knees, and then fell over. Mr. Rye had his hands in his pockets whea the shooting commenced.” + Replying to further questions witness ‘said } h2 did net see what Rye did with his hands after the shooting began. S White was not cross-examined. Edward Hardy, colored, employed at 1420 New York avenue, testified that the man shot was coming across to the Wyatt build- ing from the Ebbitt House, and the shoot- ing began when he was about fifteen feet from the man who did the shooting. Wit- ness did not notice how the man who was shot was dressed. Didn't know whether he wore a derby hat or a beaver. Washington A. Toler was the last wit- ness examined before recess. He saw the shooting, but his testimony did not develop anything new. Witness Toler Recalled. Witness Toler was recalled, after recess, for cross-examination. In reply to ques- tions by Mr. Worthington, Mr. Toler re- peated the details of the shooting as they appeared to him. Witness had run by the man who was doing the shooting, and was on 14th street, but he could not see him on account of the big crowd. No one got near to Rye or touched him before he fell on the concrete. Rye fell on his back after sinking on his knees, and while trying to push himself up with his right hand. Wit- ness did not put any knife near the body and did not see any knife. It was not true, he said, that anybody ran up to Rye and supported nis head before he was out- stretched on the concrete. sidewalk,” @n- SS Pt / | | | Boys’ pants, IIc. “The Dependable Store,” 924, 926, 928 7th, running through to » 1, 704-706 K st. 924, 926,928 7th, running thfough to | “The Dependable Store,” 704-706 K st. j : A gigantic sale : iaas it -has. been-Jeft for us to lead the way. of shirt waists. We ltave just completed what is, perhaps, the largest purchase of ladies’ waists ever inadé'in Washington. And beginning tomorrow morning we ask the ladies of this city to come and share what are without question-the biggest and best values ever offered by any’store up to this time. ‘The waists are those makes which have long been recognized as the best a woman can wear—such well known names as ley,” “Sunshine” and “Marquise” waists—the exponents of all that is desirable and stylish—the standards of excellence. The offering of them at prices that have been cut in twain is very extraordinary—an event in which every wise woman wilj want to participate. There is an immense assortment of styles to chooSe from—the newest and inost correct styles of the season—the prettiest and most exclusive patterns created. Regular 69c. shirt Regular 75c. and $1 waists go for shirt waists go for ~ 39 cents. 49 cents. Choice of 9 splendid variety of ladies’ Choco of thin big fine shirt waists, made of new figured | dozsn ladies’ fine lawns and dimities—in an immense number | percales, organdies and the like—the very | lot—consisting of 235 rt waists, In madras, Rattiest and most attractive effects you of the prettiest patterns — which were = "t ty have ever looked at—made to sell at 75e. intended to self at’ 69c.—for 39 cents. and $1—for 49 cents. Boys’ shirt waists, 33c. | We've been doing some refnarkable buying in the boys’ be- half—mothers. will be certain to appreciate it. A big special lot of boys’ fine percale shirt waists, made of Garner's best indigo blue and colored percales—in all sizes from 4 to 14 years—go on sale Saturday morning, at 33 cents for choice of any. You can't be- gin to appreciate the value until you've seen the waists themselves. They'll give you a better idea of their splendid ~workmanship— pretty styles—and great worth-—than a half page of talk. Boys’ wash suits, 79c. We got a lot of 100 dozen boys’ wash suits very much under price the other day—and we'll share our good luck with you moth- ers tomorrow. They are made of all linen crash, fancy Galatea cloth, in fast colors and plain duck bird’s-eye, cheviot. in a large variety of the most beautiful styles. Some are richly trimmed with braid—all are finished with perfect taste. Not one is worth less than a dollar—while most of them are the regular $1.25 and $1.50 sorts. All sizes from 3 to 10 years. Choice tomorrow for 79 cents. Boys’ blouse | Straw hats, 48c. it 01 boys” ~ ‘The first gun of the sea- A Tot of 45 dozen boys’ suits, 48c. | ine eoaes washable Galatea cloth MANE ee i son. The choice of a lot as . e jot °c plue ar of boa) an a : knee pants, in sftes from town soabietian tiineee | f boys’ and children’s | to 12 ytara © strictly LteSatin Gall adaseeetrOnT straw hats, in all the lead- | fast. colors—and imade in 3 to 10 years, will be ing shapes and styles, much better, manner fered in with tomorm iain dark and white | than you would” suppose other big special values | = porstble at snclf a price at 48 centa. They're Just | Stew and pretty mixed | —will be offered: Saturday the garments for the Ut- .| straws—wh'ch — everybody along with jhe rest of the tle chaps te romp and play | else Is asking 69¢. for, special values for 11 in ll during the warm | will be here tomorrow for cents, t weather, | 48 cents. « Remarkable prices for wash suits and skirts. The new showing of summer’ suits’and skirts is calling for your attention just tow—make tomorrow the day when you will come. As an inducement we will name some very low prices—which are very remarkable, indeed, when you consider we are just* on the threshold of the wearing season. $10 man-tailored suits, $5.98. Ladies’ man-tail glish cheviot ser Il xatin Hned, ing and are in both navy water proof — are worth $10.00—tomorrow, $5.98. $5 silk mohair skirts, $2.98. Nobody in town can sell you the goods alone at the price we ask for these skirts —made of real wilk-finished English mohair plain and figured-- bri t percaline lined, velvet bound— pact cut—at $2.98. They are cheap at Linen crash skirts, _ 48c. Tomorrow we pl: on sale an immense lot of good lines skirts, made by. one ef the leading inamufacturers of New York —made as well as any wash skirts and closed out to us at a great sacrifice they are wide and have deep hems—all lengths. ‘They're good value at $1.00, but we will | give them to you tomorrow for 48c. Pique skirts, 89c. $1.50 heavy white ekirts, very neat and dressy, well made, 89c. $9 brocaded satin skirts, $5.00. On sale .omorrow—a lot of sample bro- caded satin and silk skirte—new. stylish designs aud heavy quality silk—n fanitless- made skirt in every respect—-large variety of pattcrns—$9 skirts for $5.00. Duck skirts, 98c. Plain, many also black and white duck skirts, made with deep hems, full 4 yds. wide—good colors—ziso heavy linen crash skirts, worth $1.50 to $2.00, at Se. Regular $1 shirt waists go for 69 cents. Chelee’ of anothér lot, consisting of 85 dozen Indies” shirt waists. made of the finest ginghams, in those ty checks which ‘are now’ eo much in favor—made as only this maker could do ft—and in- | tended to sei at one dollar—for 69 cents. ! A very speci ‘in the shoe dept. A great many of our custome when we name special prices in the shoe department—these Satur- days since we began it have brought out the thrifty shoe buyers in ever increasing numbers. Cutting prices here—on quali means something more than at firs’ brings satisfaction—gives you foot Ladies’ exford ties, in black, tan and ~ brown viet kid and dongola, opera, round | and common serre-toos, flexible sewed and comfortable kinds. $1.25—for tomorrow Ladies’ black, tan and brown oxford ties and slippers, 10 different styles, new de- signa in tips, all helghts of heels, light and — le ae ell sizes and widths, ar $1.75 quali- Tes for tomorrow St 24 Ladies’ strictly band-sewed turned oxford ties, in all’ the leading shades, including tent lexther, and shapes—kid lined, made with fast-colored celluloid eyelets that don’t. turn brassy—soft selected stock. The regular price everywhere is $2.00 and $2.50tor tomorrow. 91,4 100 vairs ladies’ finest quality kid Juliets ad mde, patent leather trimn ed —sizes htly broken, Regular pri Ky 1.45 tomorrow ouly ........ “Stan- Regular $1.50 shirt waists go for 98 cents. Choice of thgee finest French Gingham, daintiest orgahdies and English dimitios, tm the greatest variety of attractive pat- terns—the very highest standard of ex- cellence—whie were intended to sell at $1.50—for ¥8 cents. al Saturday nT oe rs already know what to expect { ties that are the best known— t glance. Buying such qualities wear of style and known worth. Misses’ tan and Diack butten or Ince shoes, Upped opera and round toes, sprig beels—strictly solld leather. Reg ular price $1.25—tomorrow....... 95c. Youths’ spring heel heok lace shoes—tan, brown or black—best wearing <hoes made for, the ‘boye sizes 9 to 13 “nrat Teer in. tee A ORC Misses’ and children’s strap lip ™ in Diack, tan, patent leather, etr.—made with neat bow and buckle—nicely made and trim- med—hand-sewed turned soles. 5) 3 sizes R% to 1 ‘8vc.; sizes 11% to 2 only. Ladies’ finest quality oxford ties and high ‘shoes—made on all the iatest and Most approved styles, from parrowest to widest tors—tipped with natural or patent leather—hand-turned soles and the best Wearing tics made—all the latest shades of ‘k, tan and brown—all sizes and whith, jar price $2.50 to §3.00 Z $1.98 merrow only Of special interest to men. We want every man to know ours—for knowing it means savin a third less than the exclusive men styles that are no better. Our sto most exacting man could wish for. we can get—our variety the most complete. tomorrow to get you better acquai Men’s underwear, 2Ic. | Men's medivm-welght underwear, jersey fitting and just the proper weight for this time of year—thoroughly well made—will be offered tomorrow for 21 cents a gar- ment. - 5 String ties, 5c. Fancy colored China silk string ties. to be worn with the neglige shirt, and for all-sumneér wear—which you usually pay 1c. for—will be offered tomorrow for 5 cents. You onghtn’t to miss as this to lay in a summer’: saying. Saturday’s special Tomorrow we have prepared buyers in the millinery department city to know that we are selling t the best stores keep at prices that else has ever asked before. Man convinced—will you? Child’s hats, 19c. A lot of children’s satior hats of very geod quality have been cut down, just for tomortow’s selling, to 19 cents. Roses, The. Large American Beauty Roses, with fo- Mage, will be offered tomorrow for only 7% cents a bunch, «tb a chance supply at a Tomorrow only. White split “straw sailor hat, with double face brim, silk ribbon band, on the Knox block, for $1.00. Cheap at $1.25, this furnishings department of ig money. Our prices are really "s stores ask for qualities and ck contains about everything the Our styles are the most correct These special values inted. Underwear, 39c. Men's Peppertl! jean drawers, duntile- Ply banjo seat. felled seams ard double Stitched suxpender straps: E up to 48—which are the rey Men’s shirts, 44c, Men's cheviot shirts, with attached Jar and cuffs, and guafanteed washab iN be offered tomorrow They are all thoroughly futsal perfect fitting as any shirts y Pearl buttons, Ic. Gold-plated pearl waist or shirt butte Which usually sell at 19°. for set of Will go tomorrow for one cent each. ‘They are Intended for both la and men’s wear. 44 l—ond es nh millinery values. a long list of special values for . We want every woman in this he self-same qualities which only are very much less than any one y will come tomorrow and be Trimmed Hats, $2.98, | 4 Any of sor Trimm Ss which sold at 82.08. $5.00 on sale ton Pansies, 25c. Large velvet pansies, 3 in bu Neb, with — a. Be. per ‘Geka Bonnets, 75c. Fine quality mull bonnets, high platted front, curtain back, Vi . Worth $50. Val. te Walter I. Hopkins, the real estate dealer of 2149 N street northwest, was next called. LS Le His office, he said, is at 1342 F street. He was in thea office when he heard several pistol shots. He looked out of the window after the shots were fired and saw a man was about fifteen feet south of the norin curb of F screet, and a few feet east of the west curb of 14th street. The man seemed to be trying to keep himself from falling. Mr. Hopkins designated on the diagram where Rye was standing. Witness heard the cry of murder. All the ghots had been fired when he reached the window. Rye fell after doing as described. On cross-examination witness.sald there wer2 either three or four shots fired; he Was not certain which. There was an in- terval between the first and second shots, and the second and third were clase to- gether. Rye was in the act of falling when witn2ss saw him. Rye went down on his right side with his right arm beaind hin. About the time Rye fell Mr. Picrre Wagga- man was in his buggy, and his :orse’s head was about ten feet from the man who fell. The horse's head was headed to the ea Witness made a statement to the disirict attorney and told him about seeing Mr. Waggaman there. He also saw Dr. Dessez, the only other man witn2ss knew. 8 Testimony as to the shooting was given by James H. Hudneli, head waiter at Ho- tel Weliington, Morgan Thompson, a law- yer; Dr. T. Ritchie Stone, Andrew Y. Brad- ley, Jawy and Dr. Paul T. Dessez. Lively Tilt Between Counsel. Just after The Star's report closed yester- day the liveliest colloquy of the trial oceur- red. Nothing regarding the observation by | and hearing one To this "the olper fpplied: "You" a, do Witness Frye of what he believed was the blade of a knife on the pavement under Rye, when his body was lifted up, was |” Witnézs wa'kéd brought out on his direct examination, and | 14th street, wht turning, saw ‘Ry: “Murder.”* middle of thé“sti when, upon Mr. Worthington’s cross-exam- Ination, this was developed, the legal tilt | 5 able to a defendant. ernment of the United States is virtually out in the street apparently reeling. He ; placed in the position of driving a man to rallows,"* ee Davis was vigorous in his reply. He | Nivorous, but the least so, with the possi- said the remarks of Mr. Worthington were |ble exception of the bear, of any of its only intended for effect, and that af ue fae howing Canty to innio- cent So Gomid’ throw it at the court, He | Parts of the world do, but it appears as gaid he would rot in jail, however, before | though spread out on the ground, owing he would produce in court any statements | to its short legs and the peculiar or even memorandum relating to declara- tions made in his office. The discussion continued for some min- utes, and finally oe Davia handed Mr. wu Frye’s statement. Ware Worthington took the statement and | They weigh from twenty to fifty pounds, ined Frye on it. : ort was developed that Frye at the office | feet. of the district attorney had sworn that he saw something like ‘a knife under Rye’s body. o = t brought out ‘this on cross- Bet ann te peiuld never tines gotten bes\| iaW. Tae till thes chooes.to slip Leck te fore the jury,” said Mr. Worthington im- pressively: _ Canty’s Statement Not Admitted. ‘The other witmesses-examined yesterday afternoon were: Wdwurd A. Lustig, a dry.|any° use at all for a badger, except to goods clerk; James-..Ford,. colored, of Oxon Hill, Md.jeénd Pred B, Rhodes, a stenographer in the,ofice of the Secretary 3 of the Treasurys: Mr-y Rhodes testified to |the ausks to ribbors. passing»the twonmem,Canty and Rye, on F street immediately; :before the shooting plantigrade. That is, like the bear and the raccoon, it walks on its wrists, and not, like most animals, on its toes. It is car- Otherwise the gov- planfigrade relatives. Our badger does not stand erect, 25 some of the badgers in other vay in which they are turned outward. But if any one might be disposed to imagine them slow runners on that account, he would | only have to keep up with one to learn that things are not always what they seem. are very strong, especially in the jaw and They are great fighters, like their kins- mcn, the coons, but much stronger, and they have some sort of an attachment to their jaw bone at the joint which holds the toggle and let it loose. So when they get a hold once they stay there, not by muscular effort, but by keying the jaw as a mechanic fastens the grip of his nippers by sliding a link on the handles. Very few dogs have ‘Stand off and bark at him. Like coons, they are fond of green corn. Their work can be distinguished. from that of coons from the fact that they break down stalks and tear ‘Sears do the same, but they carry off the ‘pr, or some of it, and do not disdain pumpkins. They oceasionally ravage the fields of corn in the central northern re- gions of the state. They are nocturnal in their habits, and secure a clear conscience and a happy life by sleeping through the winter, Hke most of their congeners. They | burrow in the ground and are noted for { the way they can dig. They are built espe- cially for that purpose, with toes very the other: from you.” fay i wi and was crossing heafd a shot, and, irg away and call- nk when he reached } , and Canty put the- A) bac! took place. rhe ct and walkel up F | Short, furnished with strong nails or claws, hit showed by pistol back in_ hts. 'P | but those on the forefeet longer, the feet nat ho had given a statement tothe ators | street, | Witness, raslup to Canty. on | turned age at enesash oo eat te ate ie neys for the government to this effect, and | Streets, and -h gee aways” ‘y: easily swept around them from the head. asked Mr. Davis to produce the statement | ‘Don't let 2 In this way in any crdinary sand or gravel Fry had made and sworn to in the District attorney’s office. Mr. Davis warmly de- “Then,” said Mr. Worthington, “I shall ask the court for a subpoena duces tecurtl | Rhodes’ testimony. {NE PASSING OF THE BADGER, for Mr. Davis, and put him on the stand.” Continuing, Mr. Worthington spoke very plainly on the subject of the statements secured by the prosecution from before the trial commenced. “Witnesses,” he declared, “have been ex- } ~~ amined in the District attorney’ “Witness was Canty said in reply, Judge Cole ruling that it was’ inadmissible.” Pitt brn) The court adjourned without being cross-examined have made | ‘The ex parte statements which they have sign- ed and sworn to. nm placed upon the stand here they are tect by those it permitted to state what they will dig away from any pursuer with 4 ¢ase, filling the hole solr Ses caged that it is difficult to ti em in the at the conclusion of | When pursued they Gis crooked, and have “""" Vto be ‘followed by Bound. ‘They prepare their burrows very nicely. and are reputed cleanly to an excess. They are the cleanest esses tw Hecsea- Sumas Thele Dormer ir ate tereer one wit SY inco: ome, ir burrow is qi a mn The Srmbel 26, Wisconsin i, 5 hag Dat one opening.” They depend on sat | 7 ability to escape locked. office, and | From the Milwaukee Jour@al. | <r... * | In the oak opening regions in Waukesha r, chosen ky Wisconsin as {ts | and vicinity mounds of loose soil like those symbol on fhe state ‘seal, was once cont-'| Of moles were not ut all int went in early mon all.over the state aswell wor of the head. He has back of the eyes, w: inany respects like that of the coun. pelts are highly esteemed u both for the hairy fur and as leather. Their flesh those who like such things; a man would be very foolish tu go long hungry if he could get a. badger. They are said by the Indians to make nice pets, and one Potto- wattamie family known to the writer in his childhood had a young one which Dlayed with the dogs. It might be interest ing to know by whom and why the badger ! was chosen to a place on the state seal. But no explanation is now known to the public, The semi-céntennial may bring it out. A badger was for some years kept in — capitol at Madison, and may be there yet. ————_+e-. SUGAR-EATING NATIONS. Maritime People Seem to Excel in Its ‘Consumption, From the St. Louis Tepublic. “The sugar crop of the world amounts in @ normal year to about 8,000,000 tons, cf which the larger part, about 4,590,009 tons, comes from beets, and the balance, 3,500,000 tons, from sugar cane, Of the latter the largest proportion comes from the West Indies, ed a large amount from the Island of Java. Among the coyntries producing beet sugar, Germany comes first, with atout one-third of the world’s ercp; then Austria, ~with about as much, and then France, Russia and Belgium and Holland sogetner. with substantially. the same quan- tity. In respect of the production of beet su: in the United States there has been a vi Leeman oo with a view pags 0 LS justry and compensating hay in it.for the changes made in the Na stutements and fear to shem when | the northern .and~ western.states. to. their. are ret by cross-ex- | Roeky“mountains, bat"ls now so rare that arate iy Decmune tesy. ShiRk they “aight a spect i caught 7 wae a e of the district Ped pases Ls -spmara tof) tifut ‘and marked somewhat like | time spirit—the Jared. ates Worthing a 2. produce | whom. had. never eee epragnyines teaasi a skank “not #0 prominently, with ce, travel ae Jota of evidence which may be fayor- | of it by description. It-.is @ carpivorous | light stripe from the nose over the there is @ very considerable consumption ice black trimmings h are bright and active, and a pointed nose. His head 1s in Their is not exactly unpalatable, and it is eaten by stgar per capita, whereas in those coun- | eee in which these qualities are not pre dominant among the inhabitents the 2a sumption is smaller. In. Engianl. {eat among the maritime nations of the world, the consumption of sugar is 85 pouncs a year for each inhabitant. In Denrrark It 5 in Holland 31, in France 30, and in Nerway and Sweden 25, whereas in Rus. sia it is only 10, in 'taly 7, in Turkey 7, in Greece 6, and in Servia 4. The consump- tion of sugar seems to have very little con. nection with er relation to the production of sugar, for in Austria, the sugar pro- duct of which is large, the average son. ae is only 19 pounds, while in Sw’ zerland, in which there is no production speak of. it is.44. And another curious phase of the matter is that there is a xr-at disparity in the consumption of sugar in the two tea-drinking countries—Engiand and Russia. The large amoun: of sunar consumed in France is attributed, in part, to the fact that the French confectioners and candy makers, ard more espeeiil'y those deing business in the city of Paris. use in their trace enormous quantitics of sugar in a year, adding abnormally to the gxerage consumption of sugar in. the French republic. ——+e+—____ “William, you made us wait for supper for you nearly two hours. “I've been reading the bulletins from Washington.” “And I've had to carry in the coal and kindling myself.” “That isn't anything to what I've had to suffer. I've had all my corns crushed, caught a cold and lengthened my neck four inches. We've ali got to put up with some inconveniences when the country is in dan- ger, Mirenda. I wish you would warm these potatoes over and make some fresh tea. I'm hungry.”—Chicago Inter-Ocean. Her eyes glistened. “And you have brought $10,000,000 in nug- gets back with you?” she exclaimed, scarce able to believe her own senses, unsupported as they were, except by her husband's “ord: ‘See!” he reece bene and prea, the freight receipts erviews. “And we can live in New York?” she fal- clasping her hands. “Ay, love, and be deseended from kings!” he cried, exultingly.—Deiroit Journal.