Evening Star Newspaper, May 28, 1898, Page 8

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Chapel of Howard Uni- versity last evening the twenty-fifth an- nual comme logical departm exercises of the theo- as held. There was a large attendance of the friends of the stu- dents and of the institution. After Scrip- ture reading by Rev. D. F. Rivers, prayer was offered by Rev. I. L. Thomas, D. D. Prof. Isaac Clark, In the absence of Rev. John A. Ewell, D. D., the dean of the uni- versity, who is sick in Baltimore, read a ment concerning the graduates, and the report of the examining committee was presented by Rev. M. Ross Fishburn. Addresses were delivered by the gradu- 3 follows: W. R. Payne spoke of the “Hand of Providence in the His‘ory of the American The subject of P. R. Lee's thesi “The Ministry Needed in Our Day, ef Eli Tartt, “The Bible Our G. H. West, graduates, who was to speal was and that Standard of Faith and Duty.” one of the upon the topic “The Gcspel a Renovating Power in Human * was excused on account of illne . Mr. George Whittlesey read a paper, en- titlel “Reminisceaces,” prepared by his father, Gen. Eliphalet Whittlesey, afier which the diplomas were conferred upon the members of the graduating class by President Rankin, and the parting words were spoken by Dr. E. M. Gallaudet. The exercises closed with a benediction by Rev. A. P. Miller. SENOR POLO GOES TO VIENNA. New Station for _Former Minister Here. LONDON, May 28.—The Vienna corre- spondent of the Daily Telegraph says: Marquis de Hoyos, the Spanish ambassa- dor to Austria-Hungary, will be succeeded here by Senor Polo y Bernabe, late Spanish minister to the United States. A_semi-official report received from the Spanish embassy in Vienna declares that the internal situation in Spain is quieter than it was, but acknowledges neverthe- less that the defeat of Admiral Cervera would easily imperil the existing order of things in favor of ‘the Carlists and repub- licans. Spanish Philippines Want Annexation. A special copyright cable to the New York Journal from Hong Kong yesterday says: The Insurgents haye agreed to sup- port Aguinaldo for annexation to the United States. They have refused to en- tertain any proposition looking toward in- dependence. An insurgent force has de- feated the Spaniards at Lantete. Ships are loading here with provisions for Manila when the blockade is declared off on the arrival of the American troops. The colonial government has placed an embargo on war munitions, so that the Philippine junta cannot purchase arms and other equipments. Auxiliary Naval Defense. A circular letter has been addressed to, the edjutant general of each of the states having a naval militia, advising him that, under the terms of the auxiliary defense bill, a number of men, up to 3,000, can be endisted in the navy for one year, unless sooner discharged. The letter also says that these men will be rendezvoused in their respective states and will be exam- ined there by a board. Those who are ac- cepted will be mustered at once and order- ed to receiving ships and other conventent stations, whence they will be detailed to such vessels and such duty as the service require: Capt. Gridley Invalided Home. A cable message has been received at the Navy Department saying that the auxil- fary gunbcat Zafire has arrived at Hong Kong from Manila with Capt. Chas. V. Gridley of the Olympia and two other ofi- cers of Admiral Dewey’s fleet on board. All these officers are in bad health and were taken to Hong Kong for treatment. Capt. Gridley of the Olympia had been in- yalided home. He will proceed from Hong Kong to the United’ States, probably im- mediately, if he is able to travel. The na. tvre of his illness is not known. eo Columbian University Tennis, The first annual tennis tournament of the Columbian University will be held next week, beginning Monday, May 80, on the ccurts of the Bachelor Lawn Tennis Club. This Is the first time that all departments of the university will be represented in this branch of athletics. There are many entries of prominent players, end exciting matches are antictpated, One of the most interesting features of the tournament is the large list of -valua- ble prizes that has been. donated by the. following firms: D. N. Walford, Saks & Co., B. Rich, G. W. Simpson, Pafker, Bridget & Co. and Gatchel & Co. There will poses later first and second consolation prizes. Play will begin at 3 o'clock Monday an? continue throughout the week. Ladies will be admitte? free during the (ourname: and the rivalry being so strong betw: the various departments a large crowd 1s expected every afternoon. SEES wa George W. Banks has been granted-a steam engtineer’s license of the third by the District Commissioners. ie IN HIS OWN BEHALF Dennis J. Canty, on Trial, Takes the Witness Stand. HIS VERSION OF TROUBLE WITH RYE Other Witnesses Testify to Threats Against Defendant. INTEREST IN THE CASE eS Judge Cole's decision, announced yester- day evening, to admit the evidence offered by the defense to show that George M. Rye made threats against Dennis J. Canty, now on trial for the killing of Rye, before the day of the tragedy, increased interest in the case, and a large crowd was present in Criminal Court No. 1 this morning. The prisoner preserved the same cool and im- perturbable demeanor that has character- ized him since the day of the shooting, and which has not changed during the trial, but it was evident his wife and other near relatives felt much relieved over Judge Cole's decision. The first witness called was Jennie Han- son, a chimbermaid at the Wellington Ho- tel, who attended to George M. Rye’s room. She stated that Mr. Rye never smoked, to her knowledge, and used eyeglasses, she thought, when reading. James Hudnall, head waiter at the Well- ington Hotel, recalled, also sald Mr. Rye did not smoke. Every Sunday morning witness would go to Rye’s room and get what cigars were there out of a drawer in his dressing case, being given this privi- lege by Rye. Rye wore eyeglasses when reading, but not at any other time. John G. Holden, paying teller at the American Security and Trust Company, was sworn. He said the day of the shooting, shortly before 12 o'clock, Mr. Canty, whe had a small balance in the bank, came in and dr2w it out. This was about ten min- uates before witness heard about the shoot- ing. Mr. Worthington objected to Mr. Davis asking witness how long Canty had an ac- count in the bank, but was overruled. Wit- ness replied that Canty had an account since 1896, but had never before call2d for his balance or drawn it out. Rye’s Threats Against Canty. Then came what was considered to be very important t mony. H. Cabell Maddux was the next witness called. He told of meting Canty in New York last September, and then coming here to Washington. Was eating breakfast at Hancock’s two mornings in succession when Rye came in. The first morning witness told Rye he had se2n Dennis Canty over in New York. “Over there is he?” said Rye. “The — —— — owes me a lot of money. I'll ‘€ my money or I'll have his blood.” ext day Rye met witness again. Ry said he had been to see a lawyer, but the lawyer wanted all the money. ‘ Then Rye said: “If he don’t pay me I'll cut his guts out.” Witness warned Rye, saying that Canty was a big fellow with a touch of Irish in him, and might hurt him. Rye replied that he could take care of himself; that he had been in several troubles before, but he had got the drop on the other fellows. Rye had penknife in his hand, and sald to that he could stick it into Canty and meke him jump out of the third-story window. Had never seen Rye since. Never saw Rye smoke. 5 Witness met Canty in October, in Lose- kam's, and told Caniy he had better watch out for George Rye; that Rye was a dan- gerous man, and had said he would cut Centy’s guts out. He had not se2n Canty since until the trial began. Had known Rye and Canty about five or six years. Met them both here in Washington. Cross-examination did not affect Mr. Mad- dux’s statements. Charles T. Havenner, the stock broker, testified to having Rye’s note for $650, which was transferr2d to Van Senden. Rye had always said he would see that the note was paid. Witness told Van Senden that the note was outlawed, but that Rye had said he would take care of it. Cross-examined, Mr. Havennar said Van Senden came to him and asked if he had any of Rye’s paper. Witness replied he had. Gave the note to Van Senden in con- sid2ration of his promise to pay $100 for it. Argument Over Testimony. Simeon T. Walton, a stock broker, tho witness who was not allowed, when first called, several days ago, to testify to teH- ing Canty what he had heard from & third party about the threats made by Rye against Canty, was recalled. Mr. Davis again obj2cted to the admission of Mr. Wal- ton’s testimony, and Mr. Worthington vig- orously claimed that it was absolutely prop- er to show to the jury what was the state of Canty’s mind, and the fact that it had been conveyed to Canty that threats had been made should b3 shown. He quoted Underhill on Evidence regarding the ad- mission of testimony relating to threats. Mr. Davis, replying, characterized Mr. Worthington’s offer as the most extraordi- nary proposition he had ever heard ad- venced in a murder trial and presented the various phases of cases where men were excused for taking their neighbor's lives, but declared that when a man heard vague reports of threats having been made against him he was not permitted to be- come at once judge, jury and executioner. The evidence of Mr. Walton, he declared, was inadmissible. The threat was unprov- ed, and, Judge Cole, said Mr. Davis, was the first judge in the world who would be called upon to decide the question. Judge Cole interrupted Mr. Davis and suggested that the question of Mr. Wal- ton’s evidence be postponed until later, and this suggestion was followed. An attach- ment was issued for Witness William Klausmann, who had promised to appear at 10 o'clock, but failed to do so. Andrew Lawrence, colored, was recalled to testify to hearing what Rye said about five or ten minutes before the shooting oc- curred. Witness was coming out of 1231 F street at the time. Mr. Davis here asked to cross-examine the witness. In reply to Mr. Davis’ questions ‘witness said h2 was employed in a general way as a messenger arcund that building, but was not regu- larly employed by any one. Witness was going down to the corner of 13th street to the pump to eat his lunch, He left No. 1831 at twenty minutes of 12 o'clock. He knew the time because he looked at his watch. Several other persons were on the porch, Mr. Davis’ course of cross-examining was objected to by Judge Wilson, and Judge Cole upheld the objection. The direct examination of witness was then continued, and he was permitted to Telate what Rye said when witness was going to lunch. Witness said he heard Mr. Rye say that Mr. Canty owed him $200 and he was going to get it or get satisfaction. ‘Then he said if he didn't get the money he'd be afraid to say what he would do to him. Rye had a small pearl-handled knife in his hand, which he wes shaking, and wes very angry. Again cross-examined, witness said he had’ worked around 1331 F street for two years. Had been there when Mr.. Canty Was there, and was there with Mr. Jeffords. He was paid no regular salary by either Mr. Canty or Mr. Jeffords. When witness did a job or carried a message he was paid afterward. Witness knew Rye by sight, and he knew it was Mr. Rye who sald the things about Mr. Canty because of the way he was dressed. He had on a beaver hat and a frock coat. Mr. Davis asked witness what kind of a coat a frock coat and witness said: “It's cut this awa! Indicating. Mr. Davis asked Deputy Marshal Joyce to stand up. Joyce had on a single-breast- e yund-about coat. + that a frock coat,” asked Mr. Davis, inting at the garment. Se responded witness. Witness could not tell what kind of coats or hats the other gentlemen had on. When the state- ment in The Evening Star of March 15 was read to witness he said he didn’t say every-. thing in that statement. - Said ‘Ne Would Kill Canty. ‘Witness Kiausmann, having arrived, was Placed on. the stand, and related a conver- sstion he had: with George M. Rye at Chamberlin’s In January. Rye asked wit- ness 1¢ Caniy had any mcney. Witness re- .| showed on: the diagram standing. He thought when they «stopped | stood plied that -hi foreket SP was “stone broke.” Rye then i = The —— has got money. Witness tried to change the subject, but Rye persisted in continuing it. Rye then said, in an is ain. get my ‘ibid nat — ness again tried to change the su ject, but Rye contiiiedBealking about it. Witness met Rye again a week before the shooting, and Rye—was-very sore about Cay ee the —- — —- —_ aa im over $600, and ipey ed to get it. Cross-examined, Sir mala he had been in Washington since 1895, coming here from New York. Was firet-employed by Silsby & Co., on 15th street, Remained with them until 1897. Then dig not do anything until the latter part*of last February, when witness rented an office in the Corcoran building and went giteA\business for him- self. Witness ceased to do business two weeks ago. Met Canty first about a year and a half ago. Never had any business with him. Met Rye in Silsby & Co.'s about the same period. Rye was on terms of familiarity in the office. Never played cards with either Rye or Canty. Relations with both were very uleasant. Knew that Canty was indebted to Rye. Hdwin B. Smith, a’réporter, being recall- ed, testified to. having several conversations with Rye regarding Canty. Rye showed a very bitter feeling against Canty, saying twice that Canty and his partner were —— thieves, and that he was going to get his Toney. Witness saw Rye nearly every night at Chamberlin's during the past two years. Knew Rye intimately. Rye was a man who might be put down as being cer- tain to carry out anything he declared he would do. | * - Objection being made to this answer, it was ruled out. Continuing, witness said Rye recurred to the subject of his business relations with Canty, as stated by him, frequently—half a dozen times at least. Witness did not re- member if ony one else was present on such occasiors. Broker Simeon T. Walton was then re- called and the defense again offered his evidence, Mr. Worthirgton stating that all the evidence the defense had in the way of threats had been submitted. Judge’ Cole again declined to admit Walton's evidence, and the defense reserved an exception. Defendant's Version. “Mr. Canty, take the stand, will you?” said Mr. Worthington. ‘The defendant took. the stand, and said he was thirty-nine years old. He recited his coming here with William R. Morri- son and becoming connected with the in- terstate commerce commission. Resigned therefrom about two years ago and went into the stock brokerage business with Judge McCorry. ~The latter sold out his in- terest to Colonel Joe K. Rickey, who in turn sold out to Mr. Van Senden. Witness first met Rye about four years ago. The only business transaction Rye had with witness was while Mr. Van Sen- den was his partner. When the firm failed in August last it expected to settle with its creditors on the basis of 25 cents on the dollar. The firm owed Rye between $400 and $600, and witness had paid Rye $100 on account of what he thought was a set- tlement on the basis mentioned. When witness met Rye on Monday before the shooting he understood that Van Senden had gotten a note of Rye’s from Havenner, which he thought served as an offset to Rye’s claim. Witness had met Rye divers times on the street between the time he paid him the hundred dollars and the day before the shooting. Rye and he had not referred to the business between them at any of these times. : Some time after witness had_ returned from New. York—in Octgper,_ 1897—witness Mr. Cabell Maddvx,, and Maddux re- d to witness that Rye had teld him 8 going to cut fis (Ganty’s) guts out, and that he had better fook out for Rye, as Rye was a dangérowS man. Witness was asked what Mr, Wetton had told him, and, Mr. Davis objéétir'g, Judge Cole up- held the objection, #nd “#nother exception was noted. Witness, eat Baad ied the incidents of the altercation in’freat of Jeffords’ of- fice on the day prece@fAz the shooting. Witness was about ehté#ing 1341 when he saw Mr. Rye stand®igiout in front with one or two others. Witeéss saluted them, when Rye said he wdnted to see him. Wii- ness seated himself n tHe iron railing. The Altercatiég/ Monday. “Rye opened the, copversation,”. said, Canty. “He said tosmep4Well, how about our affair? I said, "Haven't you seen “Van Senden about it?” Rye Said,’*Van, seid to wait till you came back’, I told him that I understood Van had a-note to offset. his claim. Rye asked what note it was, and I told him it was Charlie Havenner's. Rye locked at me and asked, “Have you got that note from Haverier?’ I said ‘Yes.’ Then Rye looked down for a minute, and then he said: “‘Havenner and you all are a parcel of thieves.’ At that he turned around in frent of me, elevating his left han and started to denounce me. He taid: ‘You are a thieving ofa “At this he got closer in front of me, and I was then attracted by his right hand. I noticed that he had @ knife in his hand. I could see nothing but the blade. I saw about two inches of the blade. Realized His Danger. “When I saw he was-in that threatening attitude,” continued Canty, “with the knife in his hand, I realized I was in great Ganger, and I got off the railing and stood up. “Rye continued to denounce me, saying: —— you, I'll go with you anywhere.’ I asked him to come inside. My intention was to get away from that Knife, and, if possible, to disarm him after we got inside. I realized that my life was in danger, “Then Rye said:‘You'd change your mind, — you, as'soon as you got inside. The street is good enough for me.’ Then, shaking hfs knife, he sald: ‘I'll give you this whenever and wherever I see you.’ “I was afraid he would cut me, and when he stepped back from me I stepped by him and went in the house. Rye continued his denunciation of me. I is impressed that my life was in great danger, and I felt great relief when I got away from him and his knife.”” ‘ At this point a recess was. taken, Canty Resumes His Story. Defendant Canty continued his testtmony after recess. He told of his going home Monday evening at 4 o'clock; of Jeaving it again Tuesday’ morning about 10 o'clock. Witness had visitors Monday evening at ome. When he went out Tuesday morning he was armed with a revolver. Had owned it about four years and had kept it’ fn’ the box in which he had boyght it. During the four years it had been kept in th2 box under a wardrobe. Witness had not been in the habit of carrying it. He never car- ried a revolver in his life before. He had the revolver in the right trousers pocket. Witness was apprehending an attack, he eaid, by Mr. Rye, and fearing one with deadly weapons at his hands had prepared to defend his life. After leaving the house witness went to ths Columbia National Bank and drew seme money, which he took home to his wife. he went te the American Security ‘af it Company and ascertained he had lance there, ahd drew it out, somethii¢tike $30 or $40. | ~ Witness then went Jo faith street and met Pierre Waggaman street. Had gome business. talk , Wilh, Mi Waggaman about some money he red Mr. Wag-. gaman owed him, oi Mr. Waggaman. the (J went up into & building at the rear pi the Wyatt buiding and witness waited, sidewalk’ for him, Wagga ial itness, and -to- gether they walked F srteet, witness being on the curb side,- ussing the busi-. 8s, n 3 r a ‘On the corner’ ofa}.sireet the couple stopped, witness, ana. the business having’ been. concluded,othe conversation turned on the subject of George Rye. Mr.. Davis objected: to conversation being Tepeated and Judge @ole sustained the ob- | jection. = - Sdas sry Continuing, witnessssalii they were. talk- ing about Rye when. the latter came up. They were very,:neat the curb. ‘Witness big cur, and a were: and there that he’ was about from the F street curb Defendant's Version of the Shooting. “As we Were discussing Rye my. atten’ tion was attracted by" some interruption in the conversation And the peculiar ex- pression on Mr. Waggiman’s face. 1 turn- €d around and saw Rye. He was four or five feet ‘| peste. saw something glistening in his hand-as he inclined toward me. I backed a step and, fearful of the grave danger I was in, I drew my revolyer and fired. The smoke, prevented me seeing him for a moment, but when it cleared I was surprised to see him standing in the street. I then fired at him, I thought twice, intending te reserve two chambers in case he came toward me. I was expecting him to draw a pistol. After my last shot he walked, rather than stag- gered, back, and then he staggered. I saw then in his hand hanging down by his side that he had a knife and not a pistol. See- ing kim stagger made me think he was wounded, and I stepped back and put my pistol in my pocket.’ Saw Ballenfleld With the Knife. Melville A. Wertz, a treasury clerk, of 1210°O street northwest, sworn, testified to being in front of the branch post office on F street and hearing the shots. Saw a man fall and went toward 14th street. Met Canty and passed him, and went to where Rye was lying. The body was picked up and witness followed it to the drug store, when a boy came up with a knife. The boy was attempting to close it, and wit- ness told him not to go away with it or close it up. Pierre Waggaman Calicd. H. Pierre Waggaman was called and sworn. He told what he knew of the trag- edy. He met Canty about noon on 14th street in front of Jahn Sherman's office. Witness and Canty talked over some busi- ness matters. Canty said he was in a great deal of trouble. Witness went to get in his phaeton in front of the Wyatt building. As Canty and himself reached F street talking witness looked up and saw Mr. Rye coming across diagonally from the Ebbitt House. ye was walking rapidly and had his right hand in his right hip pocket, and was going straight toward Canty. Rye’s appearance caused witness to think he was out for trouble, and in order to keep out of it witness jumped. into his vehicle and went to the other side of the street. Wit- ness saw Kye stagger out in the street and fall. A Decision in Canty’s Favor. ‘When Mr. Waggaman concluded the jury Was excused and arguments on the ques- tion of the admission of evidence relative to threats made by Rye against Canty were submitted. Mr. Worthington insisted that the jury was entitled to hear all such evidence about such threats, as it had been shown, he claimed, that Rye approached Canty in a hostile manner with his right hand, which the attorney declared held a knife, concealed either behind him or in his pocket. Mr. Davis, in replying to Mr. Worthing- ton, claimed that Canty was the aggressor, and vigorously opposed the admission of the evidence desired by the defense. Judge Cole decided that the jury was en- titled to hear such evidence. Such a condi- tion of facts had been established regard- ing the killing that the jury was entitled to be enlightened on the subject of threats, and such evidence of threats actually heard by witnesses, whether communicated to Canty or not, would be admitted. Court then adjourned. = COMMISSIONERS SUSTS ED. They Have Right to Abandon Proceed- ings in Certain Contingency. A letter was recently received by the District Commissioners from Mr. C. J. Beil, president of the American Security and Trust Company, trustee of the estate of the late B. H. Warder, in which Mr. Bell protested against the refusal of the Com- missioners to take land belonging to the estate for the purpose of Albemarle street, at the value fixed by a jury of condem- nation. The matter was referred to the attorney for the District, and the Com- missioners fave forwarded to Mr. Bell, with their approval, an opinion by the at- torney in the matter. The District's law officer holds that the law applicable to such cases, section 264 of the Revised Statutes, does not prohtbit the public authorities from abandoning proceedings to acquire private property for public uses, and he quotes several cases, among others that of the District against the Prospect Hill cemetery, decided by the District Court of Appeals, as sustaining his contention, |. “it as usually held,” says the attorney for the District, “in the absence of statu- tory direction to the contrary, that the state or political corporation should be en- taking title, may not suffer by so that the public interests the undertaking of works the cost of which will exceed the benefit. My opinion is that the Commis- sioners had the right to refuse to take the land necessary for AYbemarle street at the valuation placed thereon by the jury of condemnation, and to abandon the pro- ceedings.” < —— The Standard of Supplies. Gen. Miles has issued an order publishing for the information and guidance of troops in the military service of the government the standard of suppties and equipment required for field service. The aliowances set-out are regarded as the minimum for field service and cover specifically head- quarters of an army corps, of the division and a brigade and for the smaller divisions of the army. Whenever obtainable on the line of march full forage will be allowed all animals, the rate of purchase to be regulated by the quartermaster's depart- ment. ns Dentists for the Army. Mr. Otey of Virginia has introduced a bill (No. 10508) in the House providing that there shall be an increase in the med- ical corps ef the United States army cf a dental corps, to be composed of one sur- geon dentist to each brigade with the rank of major, and one surgeon dentist to each regiment with the rank of captain; that each one of the dentists shall be grad- uates of reputable dental colleges and shall have been in full practice of dentistry con- tinuously for the past five years. The time of service, promotions, pay, allow- ances, retirements and so forth shall be governed by the rules now in forc? in the medical corps. All supplies shall be fur- nished the dentists by the same bpard and in the same manner that supplies are fur- rished to the madical corps. ————_—_-e. Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued as fol- lows: White—William T. Whelan and Mary EB. Ellis, both of this city. Colored—John Baker and Ella Smith, both of this city. Douglass Shepherd and Hatti> Luckett, both of Montgomery county, Md. William Ciark and Malvina Wilson, both of this city. —>— Favor Thankfully Received. James E. Williams, colored, tried in the Police Court today for alleged profanity, denied the charge. “I was in my own house,” the prisoner said, “and was only repeating a conver- sation. And, anyway, I didn’t know a man couldn’t cuss in his own house.” “He can’t without violating the law,” Judge Scott told him, “but, as your pro- fanity was second-handed, I am going to Jet you go this time.” ‘The old man thanked the judge and went home. . —-+-—_ Ladies of the G. A. R. The last regular meeting of the U. 8. Grant Circle, Ladies of the G, A. R., was held in its hali last Tuesday evening, when arrangements were made for the members of thé order to go to Arlington Decoration day. They have had their work assigned them by the G. A. R. They will decorate e officers’ graves just inside the gate and the graves of the private soldiers op- The ladies of this order have do- ted $5 to the Maine monument fund, end 5 ney will be turned over to Comrade Botts, chairmen of this fund. EES * (he Mai} at Camp Thomas. __ | Six additional postal clerks haye been de- tafled to the,camp at Chickamauga, mak- ing twenty-two in all at that camp. The mail is delivered there three or/four times- day, and as many. as 25,000 letters have. en delivered at one time. > Cost Him Fifty Dollars. fe Thomas Harvey today pléaded guilty be-:| “Judge Kimball of carrying a pistol,” ty days in jal, abled to count the cost of property before } = $024, 926, 928 7th, grunning through sto 704-706 K st. in force. but fine qualities here—we won't sort shelf room. of the very newest patterns, for Sic. to miss it, at very unusual prices. Men among our patrons. in lengths from 2 to 8 yards. The grade which - sold off the piece at 8c. yard, goes Mon- day for 5 cents a yard. We have ar: SentondoncontorConlontontontontontontrntontint tog A “9 running i to 704-706 Kx st. “The Dependable Store.” We put forth ourbest efforts —to make the half day which we shall remain open Monday (Decoration day) as busy as if we were open all day. Every. de- partment has been called upon to distinguish itself in value-giv- ing—and during the five hours the smallest possible prices will be Only an item or two is mentioned in detail here—but you can come expecting to save money on whatever you buy—the differ- ence between our prices and wha Half-day wash goods. specials. The price marks at once tell you how determined we are to keep the-force of clerks busy clear up to closing time. It is say that no such wash stuffs have ever been sold for so little be- fore—they were good sterling values before prices were cut. None give the “too-cheap-to-be-good” 12!4c. wash goods, 8'4c. yd. Monday for the half day during which wo remain open we will offer a lot of 240 pleces of new American orgendies, iace cords, Swiss lawns, dimigies, yard. © yard. Consider the saving on a dress pattern, and then ask yourself if you can aff Less than usual for India linon. Three big lots of Inéia lincns—sixteen thousand yards in algo on sale Monday morning ey are mill ends, which we got from the Every yard is of the most desirable sort—of fine, beer quality The grade which sold off the piece at I2}c. a yard, goes for 8c. a yard. Colored duck, 7!4c. yd. for half a day. 924, 926, 928 7th, through epeepirsOteeoeor gos t others ask for similar <ualities. ie to a beautiful casort ay worth Jess then 12! Not yard of it ker for distritm: need them Dke this: | The grade which | sold off the piece at | 15c. and 18c. a yard goes for toc. a yard. * Sefedetetetetetetetetetetetntetntete tetetetteetetecetetededetecncotetateiotototeleteleioietotetetelsteistyeiriiristeeeely Monday we put on sale a lot of plain colored duck, in navy, Mack, cardinal, light bine, Yale, ete., and offer it at Tic. a yard. The quality ts the very same which has always sold at ten cents a yard up to this time—and we don't know when we cam afford to sell it for less again, nade—will be sold for half a da; sells for that figure right along. Eve New madras, 9!4c. a yd. 165 pieces of new Ceylon madras, in pretty plaids and checks and Monday at 9%. a yard. Lawns for 5c. For half a day you may buy plain light blue and pink lawns for five cents a yard. This is one of the best offerings of the lot, because (he fabric is worth nearly double. Sendeaseasesge Thi and yd. ww. Seedostontetonies Seedonde tordontnesonsontentensecsortoetertontentectone Soamge A few special prices to show 3 Ee seved or each item ft is true less you pay is just that much save $ Safety hooks and eyes, 1 gross in a bor —Be. box. White soutache braiding braid, for duck and pique suits—Ye. dozen yards. re 8 ind 10e: quality feather-stitch braid— for 4c. plece. sontont 00-yard spool cotton—3e. spool. Crash skirts, 29c. As a special offering Monday morning we Will selt 300 good linen. crash: skirts, wide and well made, at the ridiculous price of 29. each. Seesedondetootont Window shades, 16c. As a special offering Menday we will offer 150 dozen window sbades, in the new- est colors— b good strong spring rollers, which will not get cut of order—for 16c. Rsresocortontontontrnte ate scenconzons Will you save on notions? businers. > in with, Bat 10c. French born dress boms—4e. dozen. All sizes best nickel safety pins —2c. dozen, Adamuntine pins—special for Mond papers for 1 cent. 10c. best machine oll—4e. bottle. Silk ties, 5c. Thirty dozen men’s and ladies’ silk club” tes, in Nght an@ dark fgures—which sell regularly at 10c.—will be made a special offering Monday at be, Lawn aprons, 12%4c. Ladies’ white Victoria lawn mprons, 40 inches wide, with 6-inch hem—some pl and some trimmed with pretty cluster of tucks—made with wide strings—will be offercd Monday at 12\%\ec. Lococbeatentastiatr Sasso te ABO ODO Aeneid etetetetetetetetetetetetetetetetetetetetetete tnt teeeceetececetect NEW BRIGADIER “GENERALS. Some Who Have Been on Duty in This City. Among those who were nominated yes- terday to be brigadier generals were sev- eral who are well known in this city, prin- cipally from having served tn the regular tour of army duty here. Col. Peter C. Hains, Corps of Engineers, Will be remembered as having lived ser? for some time, having been detailed in charge of the work of reclaiming the Poto- mac flats. He graduated from West Point and during the war was brevetted times for meritorious servic Another officer who served*in this clty is Lieut. Col. Oswald H. Ernest of he En- gineer Corps, who was for‘& number of years the officer in charge of public build. ings and grounds. H2 graduated fvom West Point in 1860, and was brevetted for gallant services during the late war. He w. superintendent of the Military Aca West Point with the rank of colon 31 Col. Francis V. Greene was on duty in this city some years ago as one of the Gen. Charles King. engineer officers detailed as an assistant to the Engineer Commissioner. He ve- signed from the army for the purpose of engaging in private business, after a serv- ice of sixteen years in the army, having graduated from West Point in the year 1870. Until recently he was president of the Barber Asphalt Company. He is now at Tampa, Fla., where he wont with the Zist New York Volunteer Infantry, of which he is colonel. He is an author of ability, and has written a standard mili- tary work on the Franco-Prussian war. Lieut. Col. Michael V. Sheridan was sta- tioned in this city on the staff of his fined $50, with the alternative of | unteer a of the late Gen. U. 8. Grant, is well known to Washingtonians. He is now coionel of the 14th New York Volunteer I Gen. Francis V. Greene. During the war he was on the staff of Gen. Sheridan, and resigned at = war. He recently held che. office of police commissioner of the city of New York. Brigadier Generals Charles H. King, F. V. Greene and H. G Otls were today ordered to report to Major Generai Merritt, commanding the department of the Pac‘fic, for assignment to duty with the expedition to the Fhilippines. << A Memorial to Senator Voorhees. At a recent meeting of the appropriations ecmmittee of the Senate it has been de- cided, as roon as the running organization of the new Library is complete, to place a bust of the late Senator Daniel Wolsey Voorhees in the building as a testimonial to his services in erecting the building. The bust, the work of the sculptor, James Paxton Voorhees, a son of the senato has been selected, and ts highly approved, both as a werk of art and a likeness, The study has been made from the artist’s per- sonal recollections, and from the portrait of Senator Voorhees, which forms one of the collection of portraits of chairmen of the finance committee of the Senate. $$ +e Legion of Loyal Women. The Legion of Loyal Women as a body will attend the services at Arlington on Memorial day. MrsgeBngie is chairman of the decorating committee. Committecs will visit the several other cemeteries to place special offerings upon the graves of herocs. In accordance with the cusiom of the legion, a wreath will’bé placed ‘upon the grave of each of Its dgceased members. The committees are: Rock Creck—Mrs. ‘Terhplé, Mrs. McNeill and Mrs. Scott. i Soldiers’ Home—Mrs. Electa Smith, Mrs. Scribner, Mrs. Jenking.!! ~~ . < Hill and Holy Rood—Mrs. Mussey, Mrs. Houghton. oe e Congressional—Mrs. Rore, Mrs. Vining. Glenwood—Mrs. Donohoe: * . A handsome wreath of galyx leaves and red roses, tied with réd; white aid blue rib- made fer Arlington ana Members will be at- hall until 12 o'clock tonight and all day tomorrow. aE TR Indicted for Pension Fraud. J. W. Wiiburg, colored, was indicted at 8