Evening Star Newspaper, June 9, 1898, Page 11

, THE EVENING STAR. SS PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, 2101 Peaaszlvania Avera, Cor. Lith 8b, by The Evening Star Newspaper Company, 8. H. SCAUPPMANN, Pres’t. salt atint New York Office. 49 Potter Building The Evening Star ts served to subscribers In the eity by carriers. on their own account, at 10 cents per week. o- 44 cects per monta. fes at the counter 2 cents each. By mail—anyw! in the United a o i—pestage prepald—S0 cents 3 Peaturday — Pe Pe ‘$1 per year, with ° ded (Entered atthe Post’ Omce at Washtogton, D. C2. as second-cla. s mail matter.) coal Ml subscriptions most be pati in advance. vertising made known on application. Part2. Che Fy ening Sfae. Pages 11-14. WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1898—FOURTEEN PAGES. Advertising is not an expense. It is a business investment. 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Thompson’s Insect Powder in air-tight cans, only Ioc., 15¢c. and 25c. can. W. S. THOMPSON, PHARMACIST, 703 15TH ST. Je8-284 PA IER IGA: Fe a & ¥ 5 5 ® Py & DREAM. re: om EHIME MERE HEHE The Robinson Oils, Wm. C. Robinson & Son, apli-set BALTIMORE. M 2 ® J % There is some talk of put- ting 1oc. duty on tea. Bur- chell’s Spring Leaf Tea sells at 50c. a pound. It is so palatable and excellent that no tea surpasses it. 1325 F St. N.W. THE NEWS FROMCUBA Daily Record of Events From a Span- ish Correspondent. WATCHING AMERICAN WARSHIPS Reports of Numerous Engagements Between Insurgents and Spanish. DAMAGES TO RAILROADS (Copyright. 1898, by Associated Press.) HAVANA, May 25, via Vera Cruz, May The followirg is a continuation of the ary of the blockade of the port of Hu- kept by a Spanish correspondent in that city, and detailing events there from the standreint of the Spentard: MONDAY, MAY 16. “A terrible tornado came up at midnight last night. Everybedy jemped from bed in fright, as the thunder clans seemed as tf al) the artillery about Havana were firing against fleet that bad tried to surprise the city. There vas not a house in Havana in which its resicents were not frightened, and it is renorted that a great many ladies fainted. “General Arolas, military commander 0? Havana. has given an order marking the prices that must be charged at wholesale or retail on provisions, in order to avoid es. Lucha publishes today an article un- der the title of ‘The Fruit is Sour,’ saying that the Americen government gave Spain only forty-eight hours to retire her army from Cuba, and yet after twenty-three days of blockad2 the Americans not only have not driven them a y from the tsland, but have not succes in landing their own treops in the La Lucha adds: ‘This fact of it Leing impossible for them to make a landing will show them that the island contains more soldiers than could be removed in forty-eight hours.’ In conclu- sicn the ‘ticle says that the present state of affa ll last long enough to convince the Americans tkat it is very difficult to grasp the fruit of a neighbor's orchard. socal papers state that the declarations made by Mr. Chamberlain in favor of an iance between the United States and Srgiand are approved by Mr. Salisbury. which has caused refotcing in the United States, preoccupation among the European Powers and indifference in Spain. It is reported from Cardenas that one of the pilots on board the American warships that bombarded the city w the husband nd x of a woman kiile¢ nd the ther of a child wounded at the bombardment. All day three American warships anil ven merchant vessels used as supply ight of Cardenas. Some were also sighted yes- at Cienfuegos. At Mantanzas the gas and electric lights have been extinguished. Religious services were held during three days, as at Havana, for the restoration of the peace. A great many young men that had left Guines to join the surgents have returned to their allegiance. TUESDAY, MAY 17. “This morning the marine and fortress cannor. fired salutes in honor of the twelfth birthday anniversary of Alfonso XIII, King of Spain. The salute of twenty-one shots was repeated at midday and at, sunset. Those inhabitants of Havana who failed to remember thai today was a national holl- day were awakened thunderstruck when they heard the cannon reports; but when the motive was ascertained calm was re- stored. Gen. Blanco signed yesterday afternoon the appointments of the secretaries of the Cuban council that will act for five years. He appointed the same secretaries that have been acting provisionally, namely, Galvez, president; Montoro, finances; Govi 7 reano Rodriguoz, commerce ruction, and Dolz, public works nications, The Cuban chambers ume their sessions next Friday. ‘Mr. Jones, one of the American report- ers confined ‘now at Cabana fortress, had a brother who was killed while a member of the American schooner Competitor ex- pedition. “The Spanish secretary of the colonies (Mcret) has sent plegram to General Blanco, stating that London dispatches say that Maximo Gonvez ere and Dr. Botane>s at Paris oppose the occupation of the island by American troops. It is also added that Dr. Botances is willing to come to an ar- rargement with the Cuban autonomic gov- ernment. WEDNESDAY, MAY 13. “This morning at 10 o'clock the new sec- retaries of the Cuban council took the oath before the governor general. It was a pri- vate ceremony, witnessed only by Gener Pando, Parrado and Secretary of the Go ernor General Congosto. “La Lucha published today an arti stating that public opinion is against the war and policy of President Mckinley. La Lucha says the politicians of the United States have turned that country into the most pralized one of the world, United States administratio der The Spanish steamship Santo Domingo, an papers reported as totally lost at Progreso, entered this morn- ing in the drydock to repair the damage that she suffered. It is rumored that a British steamer, the name is not given, will leave Cienfuegos next Saturday for Kingston, Jamaica. we “There » only five American war- ships blockading Havana this afternoon. They were all about twelve miles away from the coast. THURSDAY, MAY 19. “It is rumored here that the exchange of the American correspondents of the New York World, now confined at Cabana fort- ress, for the Spanish colonel, Vincente Vor- tijo; his assistant, the army surgeon, Is- idro Garcia Julian, and his assistant also that are imprisoned at Fort McPherson, Aulanta, Ga., is almost arranged. “Two American warships approached. Santiago de Cuba this morning, opening fire against the batteries Morro and So- capa. The Americans retired with one of their vessels damaged, which was a mer- chant vessel armed with seven cannon. “It is offictally reported that a Canary company and one from Bahia Honda com- posed of guerrillas met the insurgents at La Mulata, Pinar del Rio province, killing three. The Spanish troops had ‘two sol- diers bruised. It 1s also officially reported that a dynamite bomb placed on the rail- road betwen Catalina and Guines, Havana province, exploded, but caused little dam- age. On account of damage done by the insurgents on the railroad the passenger train that on the 16th was due at 9 a.m. at Matanzas from Havana did not reach Ma- tanzas until 3:30 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 20. “Five Spanish warships, under the com- mand of Admiral Cervera, have arrived at Santiago de Cuba. “Today at 3 p.m. the Cuban chambers resumed their sessions. President Galvez presented the new council of secretaries to both chambers and declared that the pro- gram of the colonial government shall be to defend the autonomist constitution. All the representatives and a great crowd which was present acquiesced with the declarations of the venerable president of the Cuban government. “Two of the shells fired by the American warships at the Cardenas bombardment and which did not explode brought here to the palace. “Tt is officially reported from Guantana- mo, Santiago de Cuba, that this morning two American warships tried to enter the harbor, making believe that they were Spanish vesseis, having the Spanish flag hoisted. When they found that they cou!d not go into the harbor, they started to fire ashore and against the Spanish gunboat Sandoval. They fired seveniy shots with- out causing any damage. The Spanish forces from Punta Caracoles and the mouth of Guantanamo river answered the fire. The American warships retired, pursued by the Spanish gunboat Sandoval, which, how- ever, returned slightly damaged. SATURDAY, MAY 21. “Today’s Official Gazette publishes a de- cree from the governor general ordering that the territorial division of the island into three regions cease, and suppressing at the same time the regional and pro- vincial councils created by Romero Robledo (Spanish ex-secretary of the colonies). Here- after the island will be divided into six provinces. The decree published tn the. Official Gazette also suppresses the gen- eral ccuncil of administration created after the Zanjon peace. “The secretaries of the Cuban council held a session yesterday under the prest- dency of Senor Galvez, deciding that the coal, nourishments and all articles of ne- cessity brought to any port by any vessel be given entrance at any port. The pro- visions brought to a port blockaded by the American fleet will be exempt of duties. ingo Montes, the commander of the nh gunboat Antonio Lopez, who ar- rived at Havana last night, was presented to General Blanco, who congratulated him for the defense that he made of the gun- beat under his command at the Cardenas bombardment. “La Lucha publishes telegrams from Cai- barien, Encrucijada, and Santiago de Cuba telling of the enthusiasm that the arrival of some of the Spanish warships, under the command of Admiral Cevera, at Santiago de Cuba has produced in all those towns. he Havana military governor, General Arolas, acceded to a petition from the civil governor, Rafael Fernandez de Cas- tro, and ordered that some flour which came consigned to Consul General Lee and was confiscated by the Spanish govern- ment be given to the orphan asylum here in Havana. SUNDAY, MAY 22. “Last night all the garrisons of the forts were doubled on account of the number of the American war vessels that were off Havana late yesterday. They numbered nineteen, and among them were the In- diana and New York, which caused the belief that they were going to attack Ha- vana. Early this morning there were only seven gunboats and four cruisers, but in the afternoon two monitors and the bat- tle ships appeared again. There were crowds of men, women and children watch- ing from the shore. In many of Havana's tall houses watch towers have been built to see the American vessels, and on the Seashore people hire small telescopes for 2 cents to watch the movements of the American fleet for awhile. Many people have gone to to the San Lazaro em- bankm@nt, hoping to witness the exchange of the American prisoners, which was ru- mored would take place today. MONDAY, MAY 23. “Some people have already been arrested here in Havana for selling horse flesh. “La Lucha continues publishing many telegraphic dispatches from towns in the isiand describing the patriotic manifesta- tions on account of the safe arrival of some of the Spanish fleet at Santiago de Cu “The Cuban chambers today suspended r sessions indefinitely. Representatives notified at their homes when the chambers meet again. ‘TUESDAY, MAY 24, “It is reported that on Wednesday, May 18, American warships fired at San Hilario Fort, situated about three miles from Nue- vitas harbor, Puerto Principe province. The have been American warships, after firing thirty can- non shots without doing any damage, re- tured. “During May 21, 22 and 22 warship was off Matanzas. “It is reported from Sancti Spiritus that on the night of May 15 the insurgents at- tacked the town of Mayajigna, being re- pelled by the garrison. The fire lasted four hours. No loss has been reported among the Spanish soldiers, “It is also reported from Sancti Spiritus that on May 16 the insurgent brigadier, Jese Miguei Lopez, requested the military no American commander of Alonzo Sanchez to surren- der with all the forces under his command. ‘The Spanish chief of the garrison answered that while he would have a cartridge and a soldicr he would never surrender. The insurgent forces then be ed the town. Afterward Gen. eing informed o: what was happening at the town of Alonzo Sanchez, sent from Sancti Spiritus a col- umn, which obliged the insurgent forces to i th a: nde guerril- Jas left’ Encruc: province, ecmmanded ‘by a uutenant, Fran- cisco Alvar Rafael they 2th, At nt bands co: manded by and Fernando Ries, ri fearful fire, til the Spanish lieutenant ordered a chete charge that dispersed the insurgent forces. The insurgeats left two white men and five colored men killed. Among the first Killed y Maj. Pedro J. Parilla Ser- rane, aid-¢ cho Montiaguc orders to Gen. nt Gen, Chu- ko had come to transmit Vandalism of Visitors During the Past Mo th. Despite the efforts to protect the Wash- ington monument from vandalism it ap- pears from a report made by Colonel Bing- ham, in charge of public bulidings and grounds, that they are not entirely success- ful. Several days ago some of the visitors to the monument defaced two tabiets at the 270-foot landing by breaking off large pieces, and escaped detection. There were 12,219 visitors to the top of the monument during May, of which number 9,450 made the ascent by the elevator and 2,769 by the stairway, making a total of 1,538,936 per- sons who have visited the top since the shaft was opened to the public, October 9, * Gotone) Bingham reports that many re- pairs were peau to the ee! Man- sion during 1) past mont! furnt- ture in the green parler has been = stered. New silk ry curtains have been hung at the windows and a new Wil- ton carpet has been laid: The basement windows, twenty-two in number, have been protected by iron guards, which were cut from the old ornamental iron fence in the grounds. ‘The usual care has been extended to the large collection of plants in the various parks and greenhouses; 1,507 carnations were placed in the greenhouses for stock and winter bloom and 390,189 tropical, sub- tropical and bedding plants were planted in the flower beds of the different parks. ——_—__+ e+ ‘Will Represent the Japanese. The Japanese are the latest to turn up with applications for permission to study the technical features of the present war, and Secretary Alger has granted ‘special permission to Commander Ketsuro Narila of the imperial Japanese navy d Lieut. Saneyuki Akiyama to go with the areey of occupation of Cuba. ——_—_—_—-2-____. Bids for Mortar Carriages, An unusually large number of firms have submitted bids at the ordnance bureau of the War Department for supplying ninety- five spring return carriages for the twelve- inch breech-loeding rifled portars, They include many new firms which are compet- ing for government business. There were between thirty-and forty bids in ‘all, ON THEWAY TOTAMPA District Soldiers fain, Novel Experi- ences Going to the Front. SIDETRACKED rt; WILDWOOD Echoes of Roosevalt's Rough Riders Heard in Passing. COMPLIMENTS FROM CITIZENS Special From a Staff Gorrespondent. WILDWOOD, Fia., June 4, 1998. ‘The shifting of troops in cennection with the pending war with Spain is not without its discomforts and drawbacks. The 1st Regiment of Infantry, District of Columbia Vclunteers, has come {nto its full share of both. Col. Harries’ command broke camp at Chickamauga early Wednesday morn- ing. It is now nearly ncon Saturday. Three and one-half days have passed and the 34 Battalion of the regiment, together with the wagon train and live stock, are eighty- five miles from Tampa. We are now resting quietly at Wildwood. Incidentally, Wildwood is most appropriate- ly named. There is asufficiency of wood visi- ble, and if not wild everything and every- body have that appearance. In addition to a railroad station I have succeeded, after a careful research, in locating five structures. On a siding half a mile from this alleged settlement, the train transport- ing the 3d Battalion, was halted shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. There was nothing particularly startling in the mere halting of the train. It had been brought to a standstill at frequent inte: vals since leaving Rossville, near Chicka- mauga. But time dragged on. It continued to drag. Then it dragged some more. Meanwhile the men were growing hungry. They had had nothing in the way of food sirce early morning. The water in the nine cars, both for drinking and bathing Purposes, had reached a low mark. There was no way of securing coffee for the men, absolutely no way of replenishing the wa- ter supply. The delay grew irksome. The train offi- clals could give no explagation beyond the brief and unsatisfactory statement that orders had been received to wait. In the neighborhood of $20 officers and men wait- ed with as much patience as they could muster. There was nothing else to do. Finally, a rumor spread that a wreck had occurred down the line. The shades of nght were getting in their heavy work when a long train of empty coaches ap- preached trom “down the line.” ‘The brake- men were hailed by \the soldier lads, who had..been given permission by Major O'Brien to leave the cars for the first time since the journey began. Yes, there had been a wreck, so said the brakemen. “Who was in it?” “Why, some of them fellers with D.C. on their coats.” “Anybody hurt?" “Don't know, but think there was.” Men Forgot Their Hunger. Now, all this was very interesting. The men for the time beiyg forgot their hun- ger and thirst and devoted themselves to Giscussing whether thé ist or 2d Battal- fon or both had figtréd an the smash-up, and the extent of the damage. An hour dragged by.’ Another long train of empty coaches approached. “Everything blocked down the line,” was the information that accompanied the in- coming train. “You won't get through for a week.” . In view of the fact that the travel ration furnished the troops:was-about exhausted, and facilities were not at hand for obtain- ing an additional wupply, the situation changed from irksome to one that border- ed on alarm. Scmething must be done. Major O'Brieh, accompanied by several of his officers, trudgedithrough the deep sand in the direction of the station at Wild- wood. There a lome telegraph operator was discovered. Major @'Brien demanded to know what was what. The operator was induced to senda message of inquiry. Another wait. At laat the instrument be- gan to click. Major O’Brien informed that the tracks leading into Tampa were completely blocked, it would be impossi- ble to move anything south of Wildwood before morning at least. No mention was made of a wreck. Radical steps, of necessity, had to be taken. Foraging parties were sent out in all directions. Unexpected success reward- ed their efforts. “Ajlttle store was un- earthed amidst the dense foiiage and its entire stock of coffee purchased. Soon im- mense fires illuminated the clearing. Huge kettles were placed on these, and before long coffee was boiling. The pic- ture presented was one seldom witnessed. The train was moved from the siding to the stat:on. At exactly 10 o'clock steam- ing hot coffee was.served the men. Next water was supplied the cars by buckets, and at 11 o'clock most of the battalion was wrapped in blankets and slumber. A few of the officers and men remained awake, owing to the suspicious actions of two individuals concerning whom nothing definite could be leatned. The air had been rife with stories-of the presence and actions of Spanish spies. Night before last a car loud of horses were hamstrung at this very place. If was remarked how very easy it would be to blow up a train load of United States troops. Therefore, the most vigilant sort of watch was main- tained all night after the presence of the suspicious individuals referred to became known. ‘The sun rose this, morning, how- ever, without anything having disturbed the quiet of the night: Rumor Regarding the Roads. Rumor has it that General Shafter has assumed control of the railroads entering Tampa and will hereafter run the trains according to his o: ideas. If such & move would result in their speedily leav- ing Wildwood the boys ‘would be inclined to give three cheers, together. with several tigers as addenda, for General Shafter. <As a rule, only, the most complimentary be eal -ok the citizens of Geor- ‘At, every station passed and@:;patrietic demonstra- hing. Flowers have boys, and at Ocala es ‘of ice cold lemonade at the depot, whicly) was dispensed gratis. This little action ¥ ay ited by the Washington soldiers, ang“ they will ever entertain bright thoughts. Ocala. “Teddy” riders preceded the District troops through Florida by one day: The peaceful resi- dents were aware‘ of it, The accounts they give of their passing are florid, sanguinary and excited. At oné quiet little town, so the accounts stete, the rough riders com- potee the station agent to cover 100 yard: in record-breaking time, and then, as a sert of farewell, sent a builet through his hat, the headgear being in its customary position on the head :of the arent: Some of the Florida people ate now digging cy- clone cellars, into ‘which. they mean to fe- tire the next time the three R’s appear in this vicinity. © ; The best of'order has prevailed during the trip. At every istatton the people un- hesitatingly declare thatthe District troops are the best bshaved* men, by far, of all those who have passed.this way. A citl- zen at one city remarked: “You gentlemen must be right from heme; it can’t be that you've been cut tong, ‘for you're too clzan and nice looking,” © : : Fan With Capt. Domer, , Capt. Charles Syumiter"Davis Dom: in time of peace devotes himself to posing mt of rough as the captain of the National Fencibles, but who now commands Company C of the 1st D. C. Volunte2rs, furnishes the amuse- ment for the trip. Capt. Domer has a new campaign hat, of which he is very proud. He refuses to crease the hat, insisting on wearing it with the crown up. Thus at- tired he looks for all the world lik2 the pic- tura connected with a much-advertised brand of oats. The officers had been gently “guying” the popular captain all day about his hat. The train stopped at Eastman, Ga., and Capt. Domer was immediately the center of an admiring group of ladies. “I've certainly seen you or somebody who looks just lik> you before,” spoke up a little girl, after a long stare. “Oh, yes," she added, “you're the man whose picture is on the oats boxes.” Capt. Domer retired to his car and can- not be induced to again venture forth. Maj. O’Brien is a prominent m2mber of the Order of Elks. His renown has pre- ceded him, and very often he is hunted up at the several towns and villages and ten- dered a sort of impromptu ovation. At one point th? major attempted to make a few remarks when he was interrupted with— “Three cheers for Maj. O’Brien.” The chgers were given with a will. feel highly honored at this flattering reception,” the major began, “and assure you—" He was again interrupted. This time it was Three cheers for the name of O'Brien.” Every time the battalion commander opens his mouth now, socially, the officers’ car yesounds with “Thre cheers for the Tame of O'Brien.’ Word has reached Wildwood that the tracks are clear and that the battalion will reach Tampa this evening. The announce- ment is being greeted with 2nthusiastic out- bursts. It cannot be said that the Ist Regi- ment of Infantry, District of Columbia Vol- unteers, is not eager to reach the front. EFSEA. —— SUFFERINGS OF NEUTRALS. They Are Indicated in the Proclama- tion of President Heureaux. A very remarkable state paper is that whiclf President Heureaux of San Domin- go has issued in declaring the neutrality of that country in the present war. For the first time, in an official manner, the president has clearly set out the great ex- tent of the Injuries inflicted upon the small neutral gtates in the West Indies by the existing conflict. The president says: “By preserving strict neutrality we can succeed in avciding the gravest contingen- cies of the bloody conflict, but we cannot succeed in protecting ourselves from its fatal economic consequences. Misfortune cannot knock at our neighbor's door with- out bequeathing to us a portion of the sor- row it brings. * * * The first injurious result for us, one already experienced, is the reducing of credits by which commer- celal interests are affected, resources de- preciated, the sphere of action limited, and serious perturbation produced. Every one who nas not ready money with which to make his purchase in the producing mar- kets meets with loss. On the other hand, the transportation and the saie of our fruits has become difficult while the war lasts, costs and risks being increased and profits diminished. Exchanges are higher than usual; the prices are higher t usual, and will continue to increase. The provisioning of our markets, perhaps, can- not be accomplished with the usual regu larity; and, even if this adverse possibility were met, another more serious and diffi- cult to overcome will remain in existence. The United States, our principal granary, is organizing a great army, for which the government will be compelled to provide enormous quantities of provisions, reduc- ing in this manner the quantity open for export and causing an advance in prices. In our land prices have already increased, and will continue to rise, so that the labor- ing classes will suffer painful privations, the scareity of food occurring at the same time as the reduction of the circulating medium, together with the decrease of oc- cupation in export enterprises.” President Heureaux urges his people to be brave in bearing up under their afflic- tions, and particularly entreats them to cultivate small fruits, grains and potatoes, that might save the country from suffer- ing. The circular is dated May 5, and, with the sagacity that has always distin- guished him, President Heureaux foresaw the attempts at revolution that actuaily followed as a result of the hard times de- scribed in his circular. He says: ‘Times of hardship are the ones chosen by revolu- tionists for their wicked propaganda, and the mind of the people is then most ready to receive impressions. * * * The gov- ernment has prepared itself to meet any emergency that may arise. * * * If, un- fortunately, peace should be broken, the government relies on all the necessary ele- ments tc re-establish it, but would pro- foundly regret being obliged to exercise repressive action.” This circular is published in the advance sheets of the consular reports, and with it are declarations of neutrality by four other nations—Argentine Republic, Corea, Roumanie and Servia. : eo A Testimonial for Dewey. A delegation from the Young Men's Busi- nees Club of Cincinnati took to the White House yesterday a very beautifully illumi- rated copy of ‘Address to the American Flag,” written by Drake. This was intend- ed for presentation to Rear Admiral George Dewey, “‘as a token of admiration for the magnificent ability and great bravery dis- played by him in the planning and execu- tion of the battie of Manila.” The beauti- ful piece of penwork was carried over to the Navy Department, where it will be held, subject to Admiral Dewey’s disposi- tion. ——_-_+-_____ FOR FURNISHING ENVELOPES. Contracts Awarded by the Post Office Department. Contracts have been awarded by the post office department for furnishing envelopes to the government departments during the enguing fiscal year. ‘The Holyoke Envelope Company of Holy- oke, Mess., got the contract for furnishing one-half cz the white envelopes for about $16,000 and the White Corbin Company of Rockville, Conn., the remainder for a like amount. The bid of Logan, Swift & Bur- gom, Worcester, Mass., was aécepted for blue envelopes. Between $600 and $700 is the estimated cost. Cream laid’ envelopes went to the same company for about $1,200. R. Corter Ballantyne of Washington se- cured the contract for cloth lined envelopes at $2,500. Manila envelopes also went to White Corbin and Company, for $2,500. Fancy envelopes will be supplicd by Easton & Rupp, and Ballantyne of Washington, D. C., for about $2,500. The remainder of various kinds will be furnished by the Springfield Envelope Company of Spring- field, Mass., for between $600 and $700. The prices to be paid, ft is said, are about ten per cent in excess of present contracts. No reason was given for the advance, as the departmenr‘ officials say the price of this paper has not risen since last year. — ~ (Collected Money and Kept It. Among the prisoners in Judge Scott's court this morning was Daniel Rollins, a colored newsboy. “He collected money from newsboys,” Po- lMeeman Johnson told the court, “and kept it” “What else do you know of him?” the cor ced. oT saw his father,” the officer answered, “and he promised to keep him at home at night and get him emp! “4 “And I'll do it," the father told the court. also these boys “You should the money your boy got the other boys,” the court told a ‘The ther to do so, and his ¢ Our Weekly ; Crowded Out! 2 ° morrow. All our Ladies’ 50c. and 75c. Brown, Black and Gray Bicycle Leggins in the sale tomorrow. Rebuilding sale price. . 19¢. is All our Men's, Boys’ and Youths’ First Quality Tennis Oxford Ties, white or brown, With leather tuner soles and eorrugated or moided robber outer soles. Rebuilding sale price. . 37¢. ———— ee ee r Ladies’, Misses’ and Children's Tan, Black and White Kid Sandals and Oxford Ties; etslish and durable. Rebuilding sale price. . .67c. % Boys’ and Youths’ Shoes and Oxfords, SB worth g1.25. Rebuilding sale price. . 93c. Serviceable Dresey black and russet. > Wri | senor. MORE ARMY NOMINATIONS. Two Brigadier Generals Selected by the President. The President yesterday sent these nomi- nations to the Senate: War—To be brigadier generals—Charles P. Mattocks of Maine and Mark W. Sheafe of South Dakota. To beinspector general, with rank of ma- jor—Daniel M. White of New Hampshire. To be additional paymasters—Hiram L. Grant of North Carolina, Thomas A. Cum- mings of Montana, Eugene Coffin of Dis- trict of Columbia. To be brigade surgeon, with rank of ma- jor—Wm. H. Devine of Massachusetts. (Nomination of Wm. Devine ef Massachu setts for above office withdrawn.) To be assistant quartermaster, with rank of captain—Clifton L. Fenton of Ohio. To be commissaries of subsistence, with rank of captain—Carl K. Mower of Ohio, Frederick Pomeroy of New York. To be major and chief quartermaster— Otto Falk of Wisconsin. First Regiment, United States Volunteer Infantry: To be first lieutenantse—Arthur J. Coste of Texas, Lewis Porter Featherstone of Texas. Third Regiment, United States Volunteer Infantr; To be surgeon, with rank of major—Sea- ton Norman of the marine hospital service. To be captain—Edward Wilson of Georgia. To be first Neutenants—Daniel L. M. Peix- otto of New York, John A. Condon of Ten- nessee. Fifth Regiment, United States Volunteer Infantry To be first Meutenant—J. Courtney Nixon of Alabama. Sixth Regiment, United States Volunteer Infantry: To be first Meutenant—Elisha Eldridge Wright of Tennessee. To be second lieutenants—George M. Whitson of Tennessee, Robert M. Barton of Tennessee. Eighth Regiment, United States Volun- teer Infantry: To be majérs—Felix Rosen- berg of Ohio, Charles M. Travis of In- diana. To be surgeon with rank of major—Jas. Huston Hepburn of District of Columbia. To be captains—Richard T. Jacob of Ke tucky, William Frye Tebbetts of New York. To be first Meutenants—Ambrose C. G. Williams Foote of New York, Philip F. Hoffman of Kansas. Ninth Regiment, United States Volun- teer Infantry: To be major—Duncan B. Harrison of Mississipp!. To be surgeon with rank of major—Aure- lis Pallones of New Jersey. To be captain—Winslow 8. Massachusetts. To be first lieutenant—Charles W. more of Ohio. Tenth Regiment, United States Volun- teers: To be first lieutenant—Arthur Royal Joyce of Connecticut. Postmasters: New Jersey—Bernard Rod- dy, South Amb Ohio—John Lincoln of Fin- Clark, Kenton; Mark ? Remnant Shoe Sale HE enormous crowds attracted by our Rebuilding Sale make it impossible to hold our weekly sale of shoe remnants to- Instead we shall offer bargains in full lines that will more than compensate for the omission. - HAHN & CO.’S RELIABLE SHOE HOUSES, 16 styles of Ladies’ Handsome Black and Chocolate Kid Oxford Ties and San- als, in both hand and machine sewed. § Rebuilding sale price. $1.17 ; . £ bd © Ad SO ADABOAROA.OAOAOAOPAOA.ADAEOAEOM Ladies’ Ghocolate and Black Genuine Viet Kid Stylish Lace and Button Boots; six dit- ferent styles of toe. Rebuilding sale price. $1.37 Men's Willow Calf and Vici Kid Laced Shoes and Oxfords. All the latest popular shapes. ’ Rebuilding sale price. $1.87 § c 3 € ? . Men’s Fine Hand-made Low and High Shoes, of the fluest black and ruxset Jeath- er; also of best white and gray linen duck. Rebuilding sale price. §2,37 930 and 932 Tth St. N.W. 1914 and 1916 Pa. Ave, 233 Pa. Av. SEL : PEPE Sternberger, Jackson; Lewis O. Cooper, Middleport. i Pennsylvania—Harriet F. Gault, Media. Interior—Jay P. Lucas, register of land office at The Dalles, Ore.: Otis Patterson, receiver of public moneys at The Dalles. Ore.; George W. Hayes, register of land at Burns, Ore.; Samuel O. Swack- receiver of public moneys at La Grande, Ore. 3 Nominations Confirmed. The Senate yesterday confirmed these nominations: Henry R. Torbert, to be appraiser of mer- chandise, Baltimore, Md: J. Jensen, In- dian agent, Ponca, Pawnee, Otoe and Oak- land agency in Oklahoma; George Ran- dolph, United States attorney for the west- ern district of Tennessee; Edson 8. Bishop, marshal for the district of Connecticut; €. O. Whittemore, attorney for the district of Utah; Miss Estelle Reel of Cheyenne, Wyo., superintendent of Indian schools. To be additional paymasters in the army— 8. 8. Harvey of Florida, J. B. Kenner of Indiana. To be commissary with rank of captain— W. C. Fairbanks of Indiana. Major P. C. Pope, Marine Corps, to be 4 Heutenant colonel in that corps: Eugene Julius Grow of New Hampshire, assist- ant, surgeon in the navy. TO TAKE THE CENSUS. Provisions of the Bill Passed Yester- day by the Senate. A bill providing for the taking of the twelfth census was passed by the Senate yesterday, after a debate which occupied the greater part of three daya.. ®everal weeks ago a census bill was presented by the committee having the matter in charge, but the measure was so unsatisfactory that it was recommitted to the committee. ‘The bill passed yesterday afternoon was introduced in lieu of that which was re- committed and, as slightly amended, re- ceived the unanimous support of the Sen- ate. Under it, if it should become a law, a director of the census, an assistant di- rector and five expert statisticians will be appointed immediately to make prelim- inary arrangements for the taking of the census of 1900, A determined effort was made to provide that the employes of the census bureau should be examined and certified by the civil service commission, but it failed by a vote of 18 to 31. A provision was inserted that not more than two-thirds of the supervisors and enumerators should belong to one political party. - — Meeting in Interest of Soldiers, There will be a meeting of the colored citizens of Washington interested in the welfare of the soldier boys at Camp Aiger, at the Delmo-Koonce caf: M stre: northwest, tomorrow at 8 o'clock. Royal Blue Serge Suit to-order, $10. PARA SR RRO We never get tired talking of Our ) Royal Blue Serge, the reason is simple < =-a proper Serge at a proper price. ‘ We have the advantage of being the introducers of this special Serge, it is not to be obtained elsewhere (unscrupulous vendors copy the name). mendous demand we are now having for this famous Serge is an evidence that the people see and know the difference between the GENUINE—OUR ROYAL BLUE SERGE—and the many imitations which are now being placed on the market as “Royal Blue.” We have made careful inquiry from the makers of OUR ROYAL BLUE SERGE and they inform us that no Washington concern is able to buy an inch of this famous Serge. We alone can furnish this goods. The suit is not yours until you pro- nounce the fit o. k. come fixed in your mind. Mertz & Mertz, New Era Tailors, Royal Blue Serge Suit to-order, $10. )) ) > ) ) The tre- a ewe ee Let that idea be- SBR 906 F Street. Royal Blue Serge Suit to order, $10.