Evening Star Newspaper, November 15, 1898, Page 12

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1898-16 PAGES. N’ 7 trade. Study c the same reasons—that you'll find us lowest for the best qualities choicest novelties. —and RNA AAA eA tn nnn nn> AA it ao Vereen oneness solutely and wear. “Old Glory” Famous Hand-sewed hoes for W WM. HAHN & COS wae: RELIABLE SHOE HOUSES, 10) touches all the Furniture and Carpet requirements that any home can have. overstocked condition of the manufacturers—and turning it to $ the immediate and immense profit of our patrons. ¢ and fall in line to their sacrifices—when they make them—as in this instance. ture, Carpets, Draperie Warning to You! ) Seikents, R. H 7th and D Sts. Can be depended on for wear. 2, Shoe Plums Our special “Thanksgiving” sale is keeping our three busy stores “a-hum- ming” with shoe buyers this week. The special low prices advertised in Monday’s Star will be continued all the week. “Wm. Hahn & Co.” ede seeseeseedeeteadeeteeteeteeteey The following two shoe lines are ab- $ remarkable at the prices considering their style, quality > BS Seto Sees ogee rGeetetontenteatees ste ef es LAW WAS TO BLAME (Continued from Eighth Page.) aroused to a feeling of necessity for action. When I arrived there there were indica- tions of a condition that my predecessor had no adequate reason to believe existed. I am a little better up on inspecting hospi- tals than the average general officer. I readily realized, when I saw the hospitals, what was necessary.” General Dodge—"'l gather from the testi- mony that almost everything was wrong, but no one seems to have reported it. Was it not the duty of some officer to have reported it to the inspector general?” General Breckinridge- do not know who was in charge of the inspector gener- al's office. When I left that office General Sanger succeeded me, but he left it in a short time.” Entire Change of System. Colonel Denby—“It strikes me there is something wrong and that there has been some negligence in this very business of the inspector general. It seems to me if there are inspectors they should inspect.” General Breckinridge—‘You gentlemen are now doing what the inspector general’s de- partment should have done some months ago. According to my humble opinion, that officer has been of very little value since before I had a chance to leave it.” Colonel Denby—‘Please explain that.” General Breckinridge—‘‘You see, I am en- trenching on rather sensitive ground. It is a question of policy. We had a system of inspection by which everything all over Our 7len’s Famous a) 45 Hand-sewed Shoes. $1.90 eedertonentonteectentetenterentontstont VER bet T HESE Shoes are far snpertor to any * ad $3. They ae a Shoes for the pric ¥ ; “Oak tanned = < notes, neers, Strictly ¥ lovin, wine box IM14-1916 PAL AVE. 233 PA. AVE. S.B. SesSessohonrontoesocsonronteeseet ee = Cr sete And it’s a most important sale—taking advantage of the sete is is or e of the perquisites of our highstanding with the We keep ourselves in closest touch with the best makers =. All new designs of latest patterns and all sterling values. the country was under a central supervi- sion and was reported direct to Washing- ton, and the highest authority had imme- diate access to it. It was called the dis- trict system of Inspection. Just as this war was breaking out, when all the troops were leaving their departments, the sys- tem was changed. There was nobody in these departments for them to inspect, and the inspectors were told to address their reports to the adjutant general of the army. Now, as to the inspector general himself, having thus had the electrical connection between his subordinates and himself en- tirely cut, what could he do that was of any service to his country in war time General Breckinridge continued, saying that the inspector general (himself) had been so placed that he could inspect 35,000 or 40,000 men in Chickamauga Park. At this stage in the proceedings a mem- ber of the commission suggested that it Was long after the usual time for adjourn- ment, and the commission adjourned until this morning. ‘The commission will remain in this city til Friday, when the members will go to v, and for a few da k they will continue their inv there. Dr. atied Magruder wrote ago concerning conditions ‘amp Alger, Va., and he will be questioned regarding statements made in that connection. res COLORED Commemorntion of His Cuban War. igation G. an_ article some SOLDIER. Heroism in A large number of citizens assembled at Shiloh Baptist Church, on L street, last evening to commemorate the heroism and bravery of the colored soldiers and sailors who sacrificed their lives in defense of their country during the Cuban war. The ser- vices were held under the management of Rev. J. Anderson Taylor and the follow- ing board of trustees: Rufus Delany, chair- man; Charles Jackson, Patrick Gant, Will- iam B. Mutton and d Delany, jr. tions of patriotic airs were rend Capital City Orchestra. The exercises were opened by Rev. Wal- ter Brooks, who offered up a fervent prayer for the repose of the souls of the dead. He was followed by the Rev. J. Anderson T ese pri The Specials In Sideboards. board ‘for only OK SOOO) $13.85 Seeseotentengentoateogoatoeteedentesseotens emt ont ste. $37.50 | “wander editor Se $23 ¥ 4-foot Onk Sideboard, fully = te coos POTS. | $29 worth $35, for only... ¥ Sv $32.00 #-foot ee we $35 = | The Specials In Carpets. Seetetengen 316.50 | Se: msrsin carpets... 39c. "$19.00 | ABC. fa. § §29 OQ | s8. Brssets Carpets... 59c, eS 7, 9595.00 QQ | 20% Brussels carpets .63c. 3, $ 8100 Beats anes. OO. fa ¥ $1.10 Brussels Carpets .87c, Ks p Sette GG 7S | siz soqustie Cernets 98c.*, $j em exell SO QQ | $1.55 armioner carpeta.......98C,°, ¢ tere 524,755 | ome here as well for DRAPERIES $LLBS Velvet Carpets ..98c. * BEDWEAR and HOEKE, Penn. Ave. and 8th Street. Settee Sedetnntninteetetetedege | THE BICYCLE DEALERS. (| Cases Before the Police Court to Be ‘| } > ) NA Appealed. The four bicycle dealers who were report- to the Police Court some time ago, ged with doing a second-hand business out the formality of having paid the tax, have issued a call for a meeting merchants whose business will be affected by the d on. The meeting is to held tonight at the store of the Pope he In th ular, issued by John D. Lasley, wis, W. D. Hadger and John ae tian a ¢ . ir. these dealers say: ¢ i ar hope you will be there at . he tin s It is the intention of those in- | rested to fight this case In the Court of ppeals, but we do not intend to fight it ‘selves and the costs of this case 1 Jet all others get the benefit. Our plan take up a subscription of a small ¢ and cover the costs tls, and {t will be only sunt each one will have to © we will let the case go by an Ww default, and we presume you would rather help out in this manner than be compelieu ty pay of $0 per year. “We t surance from our at- torneys decision of the Police Cour. will be reversed in the upper court.” > clrcular also sets forth the decision of the Police Court in the case and gives an interview with Prosecuting Attorney Pugh, taken from The Evening Star of November 3, as follows: Should the Court of Appeals uphold this decision, said Prosecuting Attorney Pugh to a Star reporter this afternoon, it will mean an annual increase of about $100,000 in the revenues of the District. A de- cision against the dealers, he’ said, will mean that all business men who take sec- ond-hand goods in part payment for new goods, and then dispose of the old ones, will be liable to a license tax of $40. He mentioned dealers in bicycles, typewriters and harness as being among those who will be most affected.” In the case tried in court Mr. Lasley was defendant, and the questions involved are to be settled by the Court of Appeals. Judge Kimball, as heretofore stated, held that bicycle dealers who take old wheels in trade are second-hand dealers, and as such should pay the license. ——— eee Lieut. Byron Promoted. The President has appointed Lieut. Jo- seph C. Byron of the Sth Cavalry to be an assistant quartermaster, with the rank of captain, in recognition of his gallant ser~ vices in Perto Rico. He was severely *" wounded at Hormigueros October 10. y - HAVE YOUR BS IMMEDIATELY AMINED arris & Co., Opticians, Rey. Rufus De ye lor, who ained the objects of the me- r J. B. Wight on > Colored Soldier d Citizen,” and made complimentary ref- erence to the f a nd employes in the service of the District government. Mr. Judson Lyon, register of the treasury, spoke of the progress of his race and the friendly interest taken In it by President McKinley. Great enthusiasm was aroused by the en- trance on the platform of Mrs. Ayres and her father. Mrs. Ayres is the wife of Capt. Ayres of the gallant 10th Cavalry, who have the credit of saving Colonel Roosevelt and his Rough Riders from rout and defeat in the charge up San Juan Hill. She was presented with a mammoth bunch of American Beauty reses by W. Calvin Chase in elegant and appropriate language, whieh brought forth a very feeling reply from Mrs. Ayres, who spoke of the brave man ot » who she was pleased to be- Heve idolized her husband. Major M. Emmet Urell of the Ist Dis- trict Regiment was called for and gave an interesting account of te gallantry of the colored soldiers in the ueld and their disci- pline in camp, both in the civil and the Cuban war. He gave great credit to the rank and file of the 9th and 10th Cavair: and respectively, the He was followed by who paid tribute to the ge and bravery of the sol- ponded to their country’ 1, and said the historian of the future would do credit to the negro for his services. He spoke feelingly of Robert Purvis of Phila- delphia, Frederick Douglass, James Worm- ley and Other colored citizens who were distinguished in life and honored and re- vered in death. Ex-Governor alty, 3 Pinchback, formerly of Louisiana, spoke of the negro and his duty to himself and his country. He referred to the unfortunate race troubles in North and South Carolina, and censured the President for his failure to protect people of his race from massacre and assassination, and praised the action of Grover Cleveland, who had the nerve to enforce the law by military power when ne ty demanded it. Other addresses were made by Rev. Geo. W. Lee and L. M. Saunders, and the serv- ices came to a conclusion by singing the “Star Spangled Banner.” Letiers were read from President McKin- ley, General Alger, Secretary of War; Com- missioner Ross and Colonel Theodore Roose- velt. The letter from Colonel Roosevelt was as follow: “I regret very much to inform you that it will be impossible for me to be present at the memorial service to be held in your church in honor of the colored soldiers who fell in the late war. You can easily under- stand how much my time must be taken up and how busy I shall be from now on. Only this prevents me aiding in giving rec- ognition to the great and valuable services to the gpuntry of the colored troops. I as- sure you I shall be with you tn spirit.” ee Settled Out of Court. Wm. H. Johnson, the druggist’s sales- man, who was arrested by Detective Proc- tor yesterday, on a charge of false pre- tenses preferred by L. 8 Day & Co., as published in yesterday's Star, will not be prosecuted. Theschrage against him was nolle prossed in the Police Court this morn- ing by Prosecuting Attorney Mullowny. This action was taken because complain- ants filed a letter in court, giving the in- formation that Mr. Johnson’s mother-in- law had settied all claims against him. —_—_.—— ate Lor rita and Charles Foster, ar- rested on street yesterday as v: ts, leaded guilty in the Police Court thts . They had nothing to say, and it sent them down for sixty days. @ SSOHSSGSD SSSS GSSSSOHSHSSSHS HHO GOHHO LH’ Hecht’s Greater Stores. | Hecht’s Greater Stores. | Hecht’s Greater Stores. + on Hecht’s Greater Stores. explained. ® @ ® © Tomorrow we put you in + edly low figure—and we shall of fine French, bright dongola hand-finiis hed heels, and neatly lasts—crisp, new footwear—fresh from the maker. as full of comfort as they are dressy. $2.50—you have often cousidered them a bargain. fer them possession of the most remarkable shoe value it has ever been possible for any store to offer—an of- fering that will far eclipse the feeble values of other shoe stores at this time. We have a big lot of ladies’ fine shoes at an unexpect- offer them at a price that establishes a new record in retail shoe selling. There are 429 pairs of ladies’ fine shoes in the lot, consisting calf patent leather tip button shoes, Goodyear welt, which is a guarantee of smooth inner soles—with trimmed. Made on the most stylish Styles that are Even at the regular price— Now we of- At 98c. a pair —which is the lowest price ever paid for such high-grade shoes. What woman can resist such a price. We wouldn't advise you to delay—for there'll be more of demand for them than we may be able to supply. A startling value in dress goods. Fifty pieces of all-wool fancy suitings—for tallor-made gowns, in heliotrope and gold. Yale and gold, black and green, brown and tan, garnet and gold, gray and white, black and heliotrope, Mack and green, bine and cerise, black and garnet and other combination: all w mind and in the hands t patierns imaginable—of which you can guess t 19c. yard. we dre A remarkable silk sale. shall sell black Lrocaded gros geain sil. : s skirts, co i e patterns whieh you've seen about town for 5 36c. in medium and . the identical quality and - a yard, for yard. 8 5c. si le a at K oping same breath » toneh and ar golden, navy, mari ‘They are selling like Will not spot att cardinal, gray. and white. myrtle. emer: haf’ hefore the ix imported velvets, 39c. yd. qualities ean} yard. Ours pink, eres helictrope, sapph wind. and the usual Se. Al4c. yard. Turkey red table Inen, In a good selec- tion of patterns, the rggular Be. value—wil he offered, per yard, for.. hig, in all the desirable checks .deuti elegunt ass: t, alue, to go for p . 1% in a varlety Of ypettertisy the regular 25c. sert—wilk go, per yard, w x of yery worth doutle ‘934c. Extra large size-linck towels, excellent At will go, at. evens’ unbleacked —all-linen wenicbe Senta aga spe cial, ‘per yard, at.. S3hc. Challenge prices in domestics. heets of best make—size 81 Will go at.*- 2954C. Onting cloth, full Incl wide, in the preitiest stripe and check efects— neatest signs which is usually at 196 And: ‘oggin muslin, full yard wi V'go at the record- king price, per yard. ARe. Domet with but- effect wri With all the blow and bluster er va ‘sas we bring forth for tomorrow's: with oth merehants’ offerings yon can we don't have to sacrifice quality quality of yard-wide “Liberty’’ two- dln , iderskicts, Linings Falue Wil be offered Re. edo shrunk elastic duck—a retorn to its original ¢ nd form sort —will special at The best. dres: kers’ cambric, in all colors and in black—will go as Cc. Gepeclal aes cetoes tee. Bc. Challenge prices in linings, to undersell, sto} Min best n show such read. them who sells Svery item repr most worthful ia, in all street and at. 434c. quality mately Hi ust om k, ae rand will 272 go at sence. 49QEo gray and and gray len of the most de- ble so Will go as a 8) rs Endiratee ees Ae. Baum’s wrappers going flying, and they should! S there were thousands of fine fla them marked $1. 5 to $2, and they were worth it. from the maker for a mere soiig. Fact is, the $1.98 lot is completely sold out, but nuelettes in the 79c. lot. Baum had We got them After he replevined them he was glad enough to turn them over io us quickly. They are of the best quality flannelette wrappers, the best-made g: mts (poesttile se. produce—perfect munship—perfect in fit—down to the minutest de are as care- fully put tegeth s the best dressmakers can do it—the skirts are full width—the waists are lined—every garment is trimmed eladvrately with braid—and every one {s made for this sceson’s selling. Under no possibility can this store be undersold. No inatter what may be their plea, no matter what the circumstances may be, other @ stores cannot give you more value for your dollar than this store. In 99 instances outof = a hundred you get more for your money here than is given you elsewhere. The buying power of ‘The Greater Stores” is unsurpassed. instance does this store pay as much for its merchandise as others. to pitch prices lower and by this policy we’ve made this business what it is today. Most sensational shoe sale of the season. Hecht’s grand showin tinue the entire wee -98. trimmed hats, in large = tines, turhanis and bon- i crowns, Jot . Wings and oa it D $4.98 to that cannot represent sibly be matched any $1.49 felt hats, 9c. A lot of the popular “Rongh Rider? Diack felt hats, and also soft felt bats— none of which Is worth ess a $1.49—wiT be offered as an opening «pe. clal at 59 cents. 2 lots buckles. Tw I that ci us under prico— nosule at much ever paid before—tit val- ribbon and quill on especislly ] for this ocasion veritable triumphs of the ed milliner’s art which we offer at WS for the choice of any of them. That is easily In not a single We have the nerve ey g of winter millinery. @ Thousands have viewed the new complimentary remarks vould sill , and the spe Trimmed hats, $4.98 to $12 Ladies winter creations and their a page. The showing will con- ‘al selling will also. Trimmed hats, $2.98. Stylixhly trimmed bats, made of velvet and trimmed with wings, ribbons, buckles tips which are matchless tn stylish and " Most exclusive creations a Ww and also children’s . crowns made 1@OO9G8 ita 3) 3 lots black ostrich plumes’, We put you in touch with three of the heat vuluca In Mack vwteleh pl offered. of sp did quality Blackeoft and wavy YSe. go for worth $1.50 go for 78 $1.25 felt hats, 33c. A big lot of ladies’ fine felt hate, male of the very best quality felt-which re easily worth $1.25- will be one of the opening spectals at couts each $12 suits, $7.50. A lot of tailored. throu » and bine sults, ladies? stylish of the viot k $20 suits, $12.9 $18 kersey co: b ats, $12.50. Another and mu 1 iu black, bite, new royal te—tade of the best qual linings of heavy tin duches: aut styles—that cannot be m under $18—for $1 Challenge prices for cloaks & suits. $5 capes, $2.98. A lot of ladies’ vi very —— good quality for less than § special offerings at $2.4 in the lot is stylish and w of the banner values of the money $15 plush capes, $7.98. f th kirts, $2.98. t w and stylish black and Muc that are Taffeta waists, $4.98. We shail put on sale a lot of black taf. feta silk waists, ding to the lat: » Fashion—tnished with unusual care—at $4.98. The guarn tee in them we will guarantee—a. p that speaks eloquently for the confi we have in them. store guarantes taffetas—our offer is unusual, Challenge prices Boys’ $3.50 suits, $1.49. | This tor ts mude u stylish are made simeres—well every little detail well you'd have to y other tim. Boys’ shirt waists, 39c. png with thy in boys’ clothing. Youths’ long pants suits, $5. << ne ante sults, Ix like fi Sizes plenty 1 men. No_ sto: under Boys’ pants, I6c. point-—just the pants for schocl sihe—g0 for 16. h'pai. 2 C Boys’ pants, 29c. Another Jot of boys’ pants of much bet- BY that will with more than th reinfe ed Challenge prices in notions, etc. “Cosmo” buttermilk soap will be sold for a day at 53c. cake. 33 Clifford's tooth powder will be sold for a day for Gl4c. box. Hecht and 513-515 Sev WASHINGTON’S DEATH Its Centennial Anniversary to Be Observed by the Masonic Fraternity. The President Invited to Participate in the Ceremonies—An Ad- dress Presented. The following committee of prominent Masons, accompanied by Senator Daniel and Assistant Secretary Allen, visited Pres- ident McKinley today’ and invited him to take part in the ceremonies which will mark the centennial of the death of George Washington: Ex-Maydr K. Kemper, Alex- andria, Judge R. f. My Duke, grand master of Virginia; Judgé J. B. Sener, Fredericks- burg; Colonel M,yM..Parker of this city. ‘The address preaented’ is as follows, und is of interest to Washington people, as the closing part of the Geremonies will take place in this city: ov The Adire: “Mr. President? The Grand Lodge of Masons in the State of Virginia, at the request of the Grind “Lodge of Masons of Colorado, have déterinined to mark the centennial of thé‘death of.George Wash- ington, first Presitent 6f the United States and the general comminding the armies of the revolution, by suitable Masonic cere- monies at Mount Vernon on the 14th of December, 1899. In these services and cer- emonies the Grand Lodge of Virginia will have the hearty co-operation of the Grand Lodge of Masons in the District of Colum- bia and probably all of the grand lodges in the United States, besides many of those in foreign lands. The observances at Mount Vernon will consist as nearly as possible of a duplication or reproduction of the funeral ceremonies of December 18, 1709. A procession, to form at the mansion, will proceed first to the old tomb where Wash- ington was then buried, at which point a short address will be delivered by the grand master of Masons of Colorado. At the new tomb, in which are contained the remains 6f General George Washington, suitable Masonic ceremonies will take place. The will then pass to the eastern front of Mount Vernon man- sion and there it is hoped that your ex- celleney, after a proper introduction by the grand m er of the Grand Lodge of Ma- ginla, will deliver such an ad- as to your excellency as citizen and President shall e who stand in your presence t the committee of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, charged to formulate a suitable program for that interesting oc- casion. It seems meet to us, and we have no doubt it will to your excellency, th incumbent in 18) ii the chair once the father of his country should be the speaker on that occasion, an occa- sion at once reminiscent and suggestive, and we come in the confident hope of your excellency’s cordial acceptance. In_ this connection permit us to hand you a copy of the history of Fredericksburg Lodge, No. 4, Fredericksburg, Va., in which George Washington was made a Mason. 2. A cony of the history of Gen. Lafay- 's visit to that lodge in 1824. A copy the address of Gen. Andrew Jackson on the occasion of the laying of the corner stone to Mary, the mother of Washington, at Fredericksburg, Va., in 1823, in which Gen. Jackson, then Presi- dent of the United States, says he knew Vashingto well, and gives his personal es- timate of hin:. ‘4. A covy of the history of Alexandria- Washingtoa Ledge of Alexandria, Va., No. 22,-of which Gen. George Washington was the first master. Your Masonic brethren felicitate theniselves that this occasion, Do- cember 14, 1899, will find at the head of the gcvernment one who, like Washington, be- longs to the Masonic order, an order which has contained in its membership certainly seven Presidents of the United States— Washington, Andrew Jackson and James K. Polk, who were past grand masters of Masons ‘of Tennessee; William Henry Har- rison, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, James A. Garfleld and your excellency. “Praying your excellency’s acceptance of Ahis, our cordial and earnest invitation to nite with us in the ceremonies of Decem- ber 14, 1899, and with the statement that your answer is desired in order that we may Incorporate It in our report to the Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia, which meets at Richmond December 6 next, and thanking you for this interview, we await your excellency’s pleasure.” The President's Reply. President McKinley said he saw no rea- son why he could not take part. He ap- proved of the plans, and said that he con- ASOn seem appro- | Taleam powder will be sold for a dey 2 t de. box & “a screw cays, for Slgc. Corliss, Coon & Ov.’s alldinen collars for newest style—10e, Company, enth S$ P 2 & € | sidered himself a Virginia Mason, | had been iritiated at Winchester. Judge Duke, grand master of Virginia | Masons, said that the centennial is excit- | izg interest among Masons im all quarters of the globe. Letters have been received | from New Zealand Jodges saying that they will gend representatives. The closing pertion of the celebration will be in this city. Washington lodges will honor the thousands of visiting Masons with 2 reception and banquet. It is expect- ed that Ma: is from every civilized coun- try on the giobe will be he as he = SHOULD SEND A FLEET TO SPAIN. English View of the Status of Peace Negotiations. LONDON, November —The morning papers comment editorially upon the peace conference crisis and the American naval preparations, reiterating their conviction of the hopelessness of Spanish opposition, and recognizing that the United States have practically no alternative, especially after the elections, except complete annexation, and that if Spain continues obstinate the United States must send a fleet to Burope— an action which no power save Great Bri- tain would welcome, though none would be likely to interfere in Spain's behalf. The Daily Telegraph says: “We cannot believe that President McKinley favors @ compromise that would leave Spain a por- tion of her far eastern possessions. Such a policy would combine the evils of both alternatives confronting America, since Spain would speedily sell the remnant.” ——__—-e--_____ Officers Honorably Discharged. The following named officers of the volun- teer army have been honorably discharged: Major Royce D. Fry, brigade surgeon: Capt. Charles 8. Jordan, assistant surgeon, ist North Carolina Infantry; Capt. Augustus M. Kirby, 9th Iinois Infantry; First Lieut. George E. Day, 9th Illinois Infantry; Capt. Jefferson Wilcox, 34 Regiment, Infantry; Lieut. William S. Whitehead, jr., 3d U. 8. Volunteer Engineers. + —_—____. Noonan Will Contest Electio HOUSTON, Texas, November 15.—Geo. H. Noonan, defeated republican candidate = ——-—. for Congress: in the twelfth district, has f TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY | Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All Tefund the money if it fails fo cure. genmne B. Q. on each tablet. ‘announced that he will contest the elec- tion of James L. Slayden, democrat. S'ay- den carried the district by upward of 5,000 Plurality over Noonan. Adjutant General Corbin refuses to dis- cuss the point made by General Breckin- ridge, inspector general, in his testimony before the board investigating the conduct of the War Department yesterday that much of the trouble that has resulted in the conduct of the war might have been averted If the usefulness of the inspector general's department had not been im- paired by the order requiring reports of the officers of that department to be mado to the adjutant. general instead of to the inspector general. General Corbin’s refusal to discuss the matter was based on the fact that the order complained of by Gen- eral Breckinridge was a regulation of the army of long standing, issued by direction of the Secretary of War. Another officer ed 2 of the or- eretary of War with as little 1y as Possible, the adjutant general acting only as a medium of communication in the mat- ter. —_—_—_——_+ ¢ + _______ Thousands of situations have been ob- tained through the want columns of The Star. Quartermasters at Havana. The War Department has made provision for quartermasters at Havana to fill the Places of Col. Williams and his assistants recently deceased of yellow fever. An or- der was issued today directing Brig. Gen. Charles 8. Humphreys, U. 8. V., now in this city, to proceed at once to Havana and report to Major Gen. Wade, U. 8. V., for assignment to duty as chief quarter- mester under his direction, with station at Havana. Capt. F. W. Cole, assistant quar- termaster, U. 8. V., has been relieved from duty with the 7th Army Corps and ordered to Havana for temporary duty with Col. F. J. Hecker, quartermaster, U. 8. V., on completion of which he will report to the depot quartermaster at Havana for duty under his direction. MANY PEOPLE CANNOT DRINK