Evening Star Newspaper, December 13, 1898, Page 8

8 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1898-14 PAGES. 9 Mcknew’s, 933 Pa. Avenue. Beautiful Imported Coats & Suits, Especially selected for gift Giving. EB: “RY year folks are becom- ing more practical in their gift giving. Good, sensible, articles of real utility are now taking the place of the fan y noth- ngs which are of no practical use. We have sold more fine coats and ts this December for gift-giving than in any previous season. Come n and select your gifts now while the assortments are still complete: Latest « Tailor-made Suits from $11 to $65. Hand n centers at $5 to pes at $10. Other Superb ine of high-class pes. in Fi .MicKnew,933Pa.Av. Wm.H Grand Gift Possibilities bets sot Speco each products Novelties. 1, at Mertz prices. iver Nall Polish- ii Silver Penknite fing Silver ueen Fine ee A a Be a ne Cologne. We world, Atomi me awless Mirrors, 98c., $1.23 $1.48 up. Triplicate rrors, $2.23 up. An importation of Fine Mili- ir rushes... .$. up. s Perfum- , Extracts. nakes yon ean its kind i ; Seofenten caus Extra Small «ize Ge. inaud’s, Roger & Gallet and Legrand Perfumeries at special prices. Mertz’s Pharmacy, Eleventh and F Sts. see jateatnafoafontonteteteet ‘THESE Ladies’ $2.85, Shoes We | | Advertise Represent a remarkable inno- ' Vation in shoe retz r an absolute fact these © a $3.50 quality footwear! Strong, durable uppers. solid soles, substantially put together, 1, comfortable, artistic serviceable. ; Correct, Comfortable Footwear, 1211 F Street. se eeeccoee Gas Heaters. For the is ng better investment than for a Gas Heater. A stead; clean, thorough neating apparatus. Their use does away with dust, dirt, waste of coal and that go toward housekeeping a burden. gift to be appreciated by any price involved there disagreeable odors making A pra housew ife. Babies Thrive On It. ail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. Littte Book INFANT HEALTH” Sent FREE, Should be in Every House. MY. CONDENSED MILK CO. NEW YORK. Z| OF MRS. BRIGHT. no2W-tu-13t DEATH Wife of the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate Expired This Morning. The death of Mrs. Letitia Merrick Bright, wife of Col. Richard J. Bright, sergeant-at- arms of the United States Senate, occurred at 8:10 o'clock this morning at her resi- dence, 130 B street northeast. Mrs. Bright had not been in robust health since she suffered an attack of grip five years ago, being left at that time with an affection of the heart. As a result of this trouble, it is believed, Mrs. Bright stricken with paralysis of the brain a o'clock yesterday morning, and her ph. cians at once reg.rded her recovery as She lingered until 8:10 o'clock i. when death occurred. On evening before her fatal attack Mrs. Bright joined the. family at dinner, no eviden > that there. was in her condition. ame ho Mr was Letitia Merric : M among a ves three children, Richard J. Bright, jr., Frank S. Bright and Miss M. B. Bright. The funeral will ta place Thursday afternoon oc ock from the late rest dence of the deceased. Rey. F. H. Bigelow John’s Epis Church will offi- The interment will be in Rock Creek nds in MAY ATTACH PENALTIES. Commissioners — t Control Parkings by Proper Regulati An epinion wa: for the the act of Jul. trict Co ings Street as. rendered today by the at- District to the effect that 1, 1808, vesting in the Dis- ners control of street park- s them to make all needful rules and regulations for the government and care of such parkings, and to annex thereto such rea: as will It is understood torney authoriz mebie penaltie: » their enforcemen attorney op > Commis: the rules and ri as necessary dell Webb and Wm. A. - to an alleged occupation urposes of the parking nd H streets. says the District's act of July 1 at he some mike all needful rules for the government and , an to annex to su onable penal- ure their enforcement. There no defect in the law. h the proceeding in the d to by Mr. Webb was the defendant, a supposed violation of a stat- was no penalty att ress above referre to but authorizes the mmissic ke rules and regula- tions in rr to parking, and to pre- seribe penalties for th r enforcement. opinion is, the ¢ should ma rules and reg : gov nd prescribe is done upation of street parking may be a.” When. thi prohibit +. ADDITIONAL NTENCE. to Workhouse Had Committed Prior Offense. Charles Brewer, alias James C. Smith, the young colored man who w: nt down for for imp was months by Judge Scott last week sonating a health office inspector, given an additional sentence of six months In jail by Judge Kimball foday The charge against him was the larceny A few days before the prisoner was on the other charge he was in ce Court to see a friend who was Tom Clark, colored, was locked up at day and Brewer volunteered to go to employer and get $ for him, Although s to him, Clark sent , but he failed to return. s, who employed Clark, had givc ed to be informed d not been paid. Ss made to the po! but Complaint before De tive Muller could locate Brew arrested he w the result. all in imposing the maximum id he was oniy sorry he could it more sever We sell every style that’s pi ind that's good, tty and every one prices our competitors dare not equal. Our showing of the Famous B. & H. make of Banquet and Reception Lamps finest that ever met your gaze. Onyx Tables. n't claim the largest assortment, but for daintiness and low prices you'li at We better sutistied bet Art Pieces. In this ne we lead in low prices as well as variety. Mo touch the appreciative chord of any woman make her a present from the follcwing 1 BR v CARD RECEIVERS, &e. Prices ax low as $1.25. Gas Appliance Co., 1424 N. Y. Ave. eee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . det as a -. . . . . . : : : oe ee Gonntenata upon request. ome *GEO. F. MUTH & CO., 418 7th St. ness-Im- EERE EERE EEE EEE THE ARMY RATION Commissary General Eagan Says It is Sufficient. eg WHY THE VOLUNTEERS SUFFERED Surgeon Hartsuff Tells of Insuffi- cient Medical Supplies. —-— + ADVICE UNHEEDED When the war investigation commission resumed its work today Gen. Eagan, com- missary general of subsistence, continued his evidence from yesterday afternoon. Col. Denby presided for a time until Gen. Dodge came, and Gen. Wilson cross-exam- ined the witness. Pursuing the line of recommendations, Gen, Eagan said that the subsistence de- partment should have control of the trans- portation of all its supplies and the furnish- ing of means of cooking and serving. He said that Secretary Alger has to have ap- proved a bill authorizing his department to build and supply bake ovens and mess equipment. The quartermaster genera: s department has duties innumerable, he said, and is overburdened. “Despite the claim that has been’ made,” id the witness, “the British army is not as well fed as the American. The rations given our soldiers are all that is needed, with the exception possibly of dried fruits, which should be added to the Ist of ar- ticles. I intend asking Congress for author- ity to add certain things in the discretion of the War Department.” General Eagan said that the law defining the rations should remain on the statute books in view of the constant and urgent importunities submitted to him. These at times reach the degree of persecution. “Attempts have been made to have cer- tain articles of food added to the regular ration. aid he, ‘and the importunities of the promoters of these articles have been b: ed by strong support and heavy capi- Cne well-known senator, whose name hold, proposed and insisted upon one vhich he claimed would cost only 1 ration. For the whole army the ci have reached amazing proportior He Recommended Beer. He recommended that beer be furnished the men in such quantities as the com- manding officers might deem best, and he said he is quite willing in this regard to incur the hostility of the blue ribbon so- He considered this as highly in the interest of the men in the army. subject of the beef given the sol- Porto Rico and the comp neerning it was next taken up. gan said that for such bad meat he not responsible, as he had purchased the best to be obtained. After his contract was entered into and the beef loaded and sent from News, Gon. Miles tele- F get the beef on the beef Gen. Easan ack to N overbcare w He - Some beef pur- to Rico, he ill retain- al heat when issued to be cooked. of t At least he has been so informed. “No one with any sense would hesitate to use refrigerated beef instead of the fresh product,’ Ignorance of Ve Referr said the witness, unteers. ng to the ignorance in the volun- y on the subject of rations General there should be commis- aid one sary sergeant with each regiment for the sol se of instructing the others as to the and extent of ration “It seems to me," said 1 Beaver, “that if there had been a sergeant major with cach regiment there would have been none of the ignorance upon the subject of rations or the waiting around for the de- livery wagon, of which complaint has been ma When a volunteer regiment goes. into the field there onght to be a non-com- ioned officer with it, who would know and where to draw the rations for the The instructions seem explicit enough,” he said,” holding up the army manual “upon the subject, but the trouble seems to be that there is a lack of knowl- edge with regard to them.” Surgeon Hartsuff a Witness. 4eut. Coi, Hartsuff, chlef surgeon under Brooke at Camp Thomas, was next amined. Dr. Conner, as usual, propound- the first series of questions. He de- cter of his duties as pre- ulations and orders of his id he regarded that he r to interfere with any order jertaken by the chief suz King of the d sion hospital at Camp Thomas, he said that ns were In charge of it. These ed from regimental service after creating the division hospital had . All of the volunteer sur- d had hospital experience before the service. He stated the trouble to in order to ascertain their fit- the work. vieut. Col. Harteuff ed seribed the c ibed by the eriors. H. 1 the pew ctions wu. or eons of the corps. geons hi entering ‘AS soon as I arrived at the camp, 25, | made an Inspection of the command. Fol- lowing it I wrote the surgeon general that the regular regimer supplied with medicines. Through that communica quisition then, for T did not know what was the status of things or the department’s information in the matt —I made my first effort to obtain what needed.” Asked by Dr. Conner if he had expe! enced any difficulty in the beginning in get- ting supplies, the witness replied: Supplies Were Not Sent. “I asked for the supplies in bulk, and im- mediately, and— nd the nd they witness. p not sent?” Were not sent,” repeated the id that it was necessary, on account lack, to peddle out the supplies very tenderly, giving only just enough to last from day to day. He told of his giving the ers of the volunteer regiments nd other forms for requisitions rad of using these forms,” s ald he, “the requisition: officers came on bits of paper, anything that could be written on, often’ ¥ ignature of the su On. Nev they were promptly filled as far able. The only authority Tas: in substi- tuting certain articles fairly good sup} we were very 1 ‘The supplies we hz day and f. of which we had for others with which » supplied or not at all. on hand from da ek to week to be d for that D were very me The witn isted that the regiments sent to Camp Thomas were either wholly without or inadequately supplied. “Were the regiments that arrived there suppliec ines as they need- ed?” “In no instance. ensed. i with such medi The men had uothing.” Recommendations Unheeded. Dr. Conner then led the witness to detail his efforts toward changing camp grounds of the regiments. Col. Hartsuff read a letter he wrote the adjutant general, in which he stated that the Signal Corps nad occupied their camp ground several months and he deemed it advisable that they should move it. The letter was lengthy, and entered thoroughly and fully into the ques- tion of the sanitary state of the camp. It contained explicit recommendations con- cerning the use of wells, well water, sinks, soft-drink venders and other features like- ly to be injurious to the soldiers. in spite of this things remained as they were up to the time he left the camp on July 27 last. He said that there were instances where his recommendations had been whol- ly disregarded by the commanding general. His recommendations in reality were litte more than payer manifestoes. Evils com. plained of were not eradicated, and there was never any methodical or systemutic disposal of nuisances complained of. “1 have here in my hand,” said the wit- ness, holding up a package, “copies of or- ders, sanitary orders, calling the attention of the various regiments~to matters vital to their health, but which were never heeded.” Dr. Conner—“Uitimately the responsibility. rested where?” Colonel Hartsuff—“Upon higher shoulders eR EERE es Deh S eR EEE S Shea e Deen aS ESE ESE ESSE REE aD eh Open Evenings Until Christmas. oeeoniottotiodted We're out-talked often—outdone never. Christmas: Cards, Ic. sSehoodondondensonsedsnezent Sreseegenentontent Se Sag doing? Sogongeeteeeseeseeseeseesee a ss Seseeg % ae % 5c. 5c. 8c. Noah's Arks, worth 10c., for..... Tin Trains, engine, tender and passenger coach, worth 10c., for Seadesreseegeogs pa to 10c. Hand-painted Gloveand Handkerchief Boxes, 25c. We have opened evenings a little sooner this year than formerly to relieve the crowds of the day. You'll find it a convenience, we are sure. freedom. But whenever it’s convenient for you to shop it’s a pleasure for us to serve you promptly. You needn’t have the Toys sent home now not until the day before Christmas if you don’t want to; but there’s ad vantage in immediate choice. Our Toys are not duplicable. The most we've got others haven't—and the most they've got we passed by as second in importance. This is the “Year Toy Store’—and next year’s preparations will begin as this year’s did—the day after Christmas. Some Saks’ prices: In the earlier hours of th 49c. 10c. 10c. 8c. 23c. 50c. ‘Toy Furniture, each set in box... Iron Steamboats..........++ S5055 Shooflys, solid oak, with chime... Dolls Swings, all colors. Ring Toss, 98c. kind, for EN Vs) ig | Children’s Wash Sete As the Time Shortens the Story Strengthens It’s now in the finish that the great capacity of the store will be most manifest—where, after half a month's Christmas selling, you find the stocks still fully equipped—the service equal to the increasing demands of the climax—and every helping hand anxious to smooth the way and teach by most sati factory experience the meaningfulness of what you hear on every hand—“i like to shop at Saks’ What surer proof of matchless resources can we have—or you—than the enormous business we are ete € morning, too—there’s greater $2.98 95c. 93c. Patent: Wagons Kboard Desks, with Iron Express: Wagons Wh Oak Washstands School Ch: , Solid ash Children’s Tables (Red)... Seesordondoarraioaroatoatoeteeteoseosonfoaroaseeseoseazeatoasenteotensoaroeseasenrearenreaseeseeseoseazeas ef eet ° Nickel-plated Chimes........ . $ 3-bottle Toy Castors, large size... 12c. 3 Iron Jig Dancers... 10c. $ Blocks, 1c, kind....... a . 10c. $ Fish Pond Game, 98. value..... 79¢. 8 Toot Chests, full assortment of 4 &¢ £ : = Timely Arrival of Fine % Imported Lingerie. = We've had the leading French ¢ makers of Fine Lingerie design and complete expressly for us a $line of their highest-grade Mus- lin Undergarments. We delayed ours until the rush of their reg- ular season was over—to the end that we secured their undi- Z vided attention. We put the gar- % ments on sale tomorrow—and + suggest their appropriateness for Christmas gifts. They’re not % cheap. They're about as costly as any Underwear you have ever % seen. But they deserve to be— $ for it’s undoubtedly the finest + you have ever seen. 5A Complete sets or single gar- Z ments. $ Western Sectiow—Segond Floor. % Upholstery. $ Decidedly practical—but that’s % the popular side of giving. You can feel—that in these items that will follow you'll be paying least —those to whom you give will be getting better value than is represented by the price. Espe- Seete = cially for Christmas gifts. % Embroidered Japanese Martel or Plano oe . all colors—worth A & x : $1.75 + Printed Mantel Scarfs, rich ‘colorings; 4 rd with 3 for... ik fri worth SC. Rugs, id ‘Tokio Japanese hand m: oo s of ‘Turkish patterns—this week A we prices: gy 6x9g—worth $8—for $5.48. + 4—worth $11—for $8.00. $ gx12—worth $15—for $11.48. & 150 Jute rha Rugs, in the deep, rich 4 colorings peculiar to these Rugs: % 30x6o0—worth $1.75—for $1.25. 4% 36x72—worth $3.00—for $1.98. 20 Seif-opening Wardrobe Couches, covered with fine -retonae $850 for wis size and kinds 7,50 so 50-inch Oriental Bagdad Ta try in cr of elght colorings; just’ what’ you want for ew and couch covers or 0) eurtains—woth S0c., for. 5 Ce a@ yard. 6-4 Double-faced Tapestry ‘Table Covers, heavily — worth for = 1.50 84 Tapestry Table Covers, heavily fringed; wide ‘variety of GED as $3 3 worth $4.50, for.. 50 Turkisa Table Covers, size 4-4 worth 5ve., for, SC. Western Se For the Smokers. Plated Smoking, nas $1.49 $1.75 ne specimen of Briarwood leather ease; worth $1.50, 08- haum Pipes, sterling silver sot da, ib ee aponie See $1.98 Western § Skates. If this weather holds, there'll be skating. Get your skates ready. Quauruple Set, complete plet Hau Pipe t r in . ka z 3 ee ‘st Floor. soofent ete Soefeg a a as a a a a a a A ae ae a a ee aD Ska Union rivaled. Hardware Hockey Skate Boys’ Hockey Sticks. ...s essen 5c. ie Skate Bagp-. LO Oe. L with patent buckles. 10c. ., Saks and Company, sate’ wee hes % Ladies’ Fashionable Ulsters. The Ulster is, the very latest thing in femi- ninewardrobery, and as they are made up = are very stylish. We have imported and had copi made in this country of the best effects in these extreme garmen The line is ready for your inspection. Pearl and Dove G sters, embroidered rich revers and bi; all thro York pr Tan Melton Ulsters of cloth, making bo marten ‘collar and_ re silk throughout. Regula garment. For ne ‘oteh U) Cloth, you have in Brown Mixed Ivet collar and large no idea buttons Covert Cloth Ulsters, in the same weaves that men are wearing, mannishly made; one of the fads of the sea- $39.50 son a sate | Ladies’ Underwear. Two of the big- gest val- ues that el Soateege eet small sizes— | Linings. If you buy of the special Silks or Dress Goods you'll want Lin- ings. We want to show you that the advantage of buying here extends to them, as well. 36-tnch Fast Black F soft tnish strict realine Moire eft; ge and small patterns and all pare silk—the best ¢ e regular $1 grades— ° of the for. a yd. Western Section—First Floor. wei send PS a yard. vith Silky velvet collar mind—alse the value, Se OD. & “oronts $17.50 aye. $] Eastern Section—Second Floor. | Western Section—First Floor. + ° c ° 4 Kris Kringle Silks. $ That means that they’re special lots—that we can offer at less = than regular prices—and still guarantee the qualities. Each pat- % tern will be handsomely boxed for you. 4 inch Black Figured and Broeaded Satin inch Black Satin Duc $ nch Black Peau de é Zinch Black Gros Gri 22-inch Black Poplins. Pore silk and the kind that rly sells for $1.39. sehen Sl a yd. Special. fated te Some later arrivals that will t considering all. h Military Cloth, with army fini: et, Castor, Oxford, Light Brown and jothing more stylish for tal- e gowns. Spectal price Western Section—First Floor, Holiday Dress Patterns. extraordinary values in rich and rare effects, tee Se empt if you're persuadable with at very little prices— Seeteat te { 48-inch Genuine ( " Hair, in the new- est Brown, Blue, Green and Tan shades. If a coat suit is wanted—this ts the weave to make It up of.... $2.25 a yd. Seaheaboaseeteeseateoteat appreciate. Decorated Mug. Guaranteed Butler Razor. Bottle French’s Bay Rum. Real Bristle Lather Brush. Box Perfumed Talcum Powder. Eastern section—First floor. Shaving Outfit-- Every Needed Item-- We have made up 500 Shaving Outfits— in handsome boxes—the aggregate the contents is $2. All for 98c. ete neve Sesteat eee rboadeeoasees O8c. value of Just what every man will Pinaud’s Cosmetic. Swinging Razor Strop. Beveled-edge standing or hang- ing Plate Mirror. Oakley's Best Shaving Soap. Penna. Ave. and Seventh Street. soveieeafnadndentedetetetvetveteteetieieneentatadadedtetedeteteteteteteenetetetetatege sestesostosfoloetodiodlodtortontettenbenseateetont ateeteatenteateeseeseatesseoteeteatoageat aot Sabbath than the median Baepartment. hat c be g not General yoke was the responsible person, but he did ‘not hesitate to say that the commanding general repeatedly failed to notice or.carry out his recommendations. Inefficient Medical Men, Asked if there was a sufficient number of hospital tents the witness replied in the affirmative. “As the division hospitals were organ- ized,” said Dr. Conner, “were you able to secur: tentage in sufficient quantities to supply the demand?” “Yes, enough to mest the emergencies, but not as abundantly as was desirable.” As to the division hospitals the witness All was | ‘The hospital of the first division, 1st Corps, was in outrageously bad condition. I became convinced that the only way to remedy it was to take hold of the admints- tration myself. I found, upon examination, an abundance of medicines and medical supplies that had not been used, and not stored so as to be used, and the working force was in an absolutely paralyz2d con- dition. No man had a place and remained in it. Everytning was at sixes and sevens. There was no head, and there was no har- mony. The officer in charge was inex- perienc2d but hardworking.” “Did you report to your superior officer, the surgeon general, that officers under you were inefficient?” asked Dr. Conner. ‘No, sir.”” ‘Were ther2 others?” “The whole command, so far as want of experience was concerned, was inefficient. If I had had authority to appoint my own men for medical positions with the corps and divisions, T believe I could have found more competent officers.” Recess intervened and afterward the wit- ness resumed his testimony. a New Measures in the House. Among the bills ‘and resolutions intro- duced in the House yesterday were the fol- lowing: By Mr. Lioyd of Missouri: To repeal that have come in- ¥ : 2, to this # . 2, store this season, é Natu 1 and Pants. % | regular $i $1 guality- % medium and large sizes and some part of the war revenue stamps on checks, drafts, deposit, etc. By Mr. Showalter of Pennsy! act relating to certificates of nia: To encourage the enlistment of soldiers in time of war, and to facilitate the granting of pensions to honorably discharged sol- diers. By Mr. Foss of IMinois: To prevent the desecration of the United States flag and Prevent its use for advertisements. By Mr. Maxwell of Nebraska: To estab- lish government telegraph and t ee! legrap! elephone ——_—____4@ 4 WU of William H. Taylor. By the will 6f the late William H. Tay- lor, dated August 11, 1897, and naming W. C. Thomas of Atlanta, Ga., executor. be- quests of $100 each are made to Jupiter Taylor aud Samuel Taylor, brothers of the deceased. Certain real estate in Atlanta, it is directed, shall be sold to pay for the ed ucation of a nephew, William H. while other Atlanta’ real estate is be- ueathed to Charlotte Smith, a sister of the testator, — = Useful Gifts | , for the Boys. In our Boys’ De- partment you'll find Many articies suit- able for presents. Reliable qualities only--and the lowest possibile prices. Suits at $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3 up to $19. Reefers at $1.50, $2.50, $3, $3.50 up to $8.50. Top Coats at $2.50, $3, $4, $5 up to $12. Boys’ Hats and Caps, Shirts, Under- wear, Neckwear, Stockings, Night Shirts,Mackintoshes, Suspenders and Gloves, aiso make sensible inexpensive gifts. Everything EVEN EVEVENE NEVES NE ALN SONNEI MUR EN ENRON EYE SRNL YEE REUNION YUEN EVENS EOE suitably boxed. Leather - Gifts stores whieh From th ir business a Come to a ke ours, ons marked free of ol eessi, 425 at aL Kn WAMMAAAAG AIA OUR PORTABLE DROP LIGHTS ing a_ ple: furnished — wi of best. imbing A FINE LAMP AEMMESE VS ALVA NENAE SAAS REUAE NSN NE NE AS ENE NENA NESSUS RENAE RENNES SAE EUAN ESAS NPN AR NREN NEY ARMM MMRATAG A price complete, $1.75. In filling, there is an Sndica tor which shows — wh Spo Hamp fe tell. 1c te tat S{ that von can light without > Sf removing’ the ‘chimney § f] -75 wowing out. Mor t 4 is a safe lamp iG Ey F | " OIL HEATERS. The best of them all is Jewel,” and we have pS ahd 24 ar 1 kinds « light and beat, avd our prices are RIGHT. eg 2 & a Muddiman<.. } Bi BaRRanas % ERRATA ETA ( Imported Hats (Must Say “Good-bye.” § Closing out every Imported Mat in the ( big discount. A chance ts secure 2 ptable gift at unbeard-ef prices. f the handsomest patte S shown this are among them, Mrs. C. Stiebel, 1113 GSt. > de13-t.th,s-20 gD | SCROFULA, BLOOD POISON, CANCER. . tetter end al other disorders of t permanently cured and all tata: eliminated the system. the greatest purifier. m.1y ‘ Make the é Xmas Gifts —such as Necktie and Handkerchief Boxes—with our VIOLET ORRIS, Much more fragrant and lasting than ordinary sachet powder, Hai the delicate, pleasing oder of vio- lets, Costs very little, too. Good size packages are ONLY 250. S. THOMPSON, 4013-284 FY a AA oN ie he ee ee: Ww. - PHARMACIST, 18 STH ST. » Ed = % EBLERY MAKES ‘OMPOUND — PROPLE WELL, Pp: