Evening Star Newspaper, April 23, 1900, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1900-14 PAGES. DECLINES TO ANSWER Colonel May Silent Before Board of Examination. SUMMARY ACTION BY HEADQUARTERS Offending Officer to Be at Once Relieved of Command. DISCHARGE RECOMMENDED —— In compliance with special orders from District militia headquarters, Col. Henry May, commanding the Ist Regiment, D. C. N. appeared at the quarters of the gen- eral staff promptly at 10 o'clock this morn- ing. He had been directed to report to a board of eramination appointed to detsr~ mine his fitness to hold his commission. The commanding general of the District militia had requested Colonel May to ten- Ger his resignation. The latter declined to comply with th: requst. Therefore, it was ordered that he appear before the board of examination. The latter consists of Lieut. Col. James Love, jr., adjutant general, Dis- trict of Columbia militia; Maj. Charles H. Ourand, inspector general, District of Co- lumbia militia; Maj. R. D. Simms, 5th Bat- talion, D. C. N. G.; Maj. W. E. Harvey, 6th Battalion, D. C. G., and Maj. Glondie B. Young. 34 Battalion, D.C. N. G. Colonel May was accompanied by Mr. Wm. F. Mat- tingly, an attorney-at-law; Mr. John W. Hulse, a stenographer of this city, who re- ported the procesdings at the Maine court of inquiry, and Maj. Charles H. Lauch- heimer, inspector, United States marine corps. Objects to Counsel Appearing. Colonel Love, the president of the board, Suggested that as the proceedings were to be merely an examination as to military qualifications, and wer? not in the nature of @ court-martial or a court of inquiry, it was hardly proper for Colonel May to ap- pear with counsel. Colonel Love, who is not only an officer of the regular army, but is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy as well, and Major Lauchheimer engaged in a spirit2d colloquy affecting the Question of Colonel May appearing with counsel. The matter was disposed of by Colonel Love announcing that the board d not consiuer the question of counsel, oath was then administered to tha of the board in the usual way. y¥ Mattingly thereupon, before the matter was further proceeded with, read a typewritten statement signed by Col. May. In his statement the latter officer contended © commanding general had no au- y to convene the board before which May was ordered to appear for exam- and therefore he would decline to y to any questions propounded by tho The memt The president of the court explained that ut further discussion the examination ld proceed. He thereupon addressed a 1. May. The latter replied: “I decline to answer.” ol. Love then informed Col. May that he might withdraw. After an exchange of the Most pleasant salutations Col. May, with his counsel and stenographer, left the bufld- ne. The board of examination immediately its report and submitted the same. nderstood the report is merely a re- of the proceedings as they occurred morning, and does not embrace any- he way of recommendations or Action of Headquarters. » a late hour this afternoon the re- nm of the board had not been » hands of the commanding known, however, that the orts that Colonel May ‘ore it. It will, there- by headquarters that although May declined to e jurisdiction df the h declination failed, In jing general late today or will forward to the War communication reoommend- nlonel May be honorably dis- reason of his faflure to ap- a beard of examination, al- s been ordered to so appear, flure of Colonel May to it is stated, result in the cer being forthwith suspended from the command of the 1st Regiment. Question of Authority. assertion that the commanding gen- st of Columbia militia is Without authority to convene a board of €xamination such as the one assembled this of Colonel May has considerable surprise among the of- of the National Guard who are fa- © provisions of the act of providing for the organization of p the act stipulates cer may be honors report of a board ‘failure to appear be- ordered. The law % in relation to the person- s board, and, it is explained, r for every member of or in rank to the of- it, If the appointing ect. “Were it otherwise, an officer of high rank ity immune from investi- pointed out that the pending ut the jurisdiction of the War a Matter affecting the m of the Nationa! commanding general May is not competent n there seems to be to the War Depart- ft fs declared, than the officer. day attention was that there is a way May can be ousted othe ‘dof examination, general does not - The course tn d. is well known to be f the organization to ed officer fs attached. ANTI-NORE S$ COMMITTEE. Recently Created Central Body Will Organize Tonight. ntral committee created at the re- conventl anti-Norris demo- held in Grand Army Hall, will meet t at the headquarters of the Anti- League, on the third floor of No. 1229 sylvanta - The meeting by Charles W. Slater, who w: chairman convention, and will he ting a chair- retary, respec- nization {s completed a num- ‘ding the alleged the primary election, resented for considera- d as a basis for the made at the national ity, July 4, by the n against the Norris » temporarily presided Slater, with W. M. lolations of the ws were called to the attention of Kimball today. In one case a China- was defendant. He was sed with having carried policy papers ocal laundries to the supposed head- quarters in “Chinatown.” He was arrest- e4 by Policy Detective Watson. A plea of was entered and a fine of $10 tm- H and Henry Sullivan, d with violating the law respecting tables, forfelted their collaterals, * Arthur Fitch, who was arged, demanded a jury trial. —— ‘To Cure a Cold in One Day ‘Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All e's d the money if it falls to cure. BL W. rowe’s signature is on each box. 25e. similarly semi-conscious condition. of Loyola College, Benedict Guldner, S. J., professor at Wood- stock College, recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Offutt, at this place. ALLEN’S DIFFICULT TASK GOVERNOR OF PORTO RICO WILL NEED TACT. NEW Natives Are Fond of Display—Their Surprise at American Sim- plicity in Past. Correspondence of the Associated Press. SAN JUAN, P. R., April 17—The news H. Allen, assistant secretary has been appointed the first civil governor of Porto Rico was published throughout the fsland a few hours after it was made known in Washington. The new government promises to bring content where there has been discontent and order in place of chaos. When Mr. Allen arrives he will find that there are problems which will tax his ahil- ities to the utmost. difficulties to work out, politicians to steer clear of, systems of taxation to be estab- shed and any number of rural and munici- pal matters to renovate. There are political To a large extent the future of Porto Rico rests with the manner with which the new governor con- ducts affairs. As a whole the people have a good word for General Davis. It has been his policy to govern the island in such a manner that the people themselves had as much voice as the principle of military government would allow. The Porto Rican people are fond of pomp and ceremony, and would like to see the new governor arrive convoyed by a whole fleet of warships, and escorted to his new residence by a regiment uniformed with gold and silver. The more elaborate the ceremony, the higher will the governor be in_the esteem of the people. The military has lacked the grandeur to which the Porto Ricans are accustomed. The natives have been surprised at the simplicity of the American methods. Near- ly every afternoon when the late General Henry was in office he used to ride about the city and into the suburbs attended only by a single orderly, fifty feet in his rear. He wore the slouch hat and the khaki uni- form of the ordinary soldier, from which it was distinguished only by the small in- signia of his rank. General Davis affects: more style than did General Henry, but he also drives in his carriage almost ynat- tended. When the Spanish generals ap- peared In public they were resplendent with gold lace and braid and medals. The very simplicity of dress of the American officers has brought less respect from the people than they bore toward the Spanish officérs. It ts not to be expected that the new governor will be attired in a gorgeous un!- form. But if he is inaugurated amid pom- Pous, impressive ceremony, with the biare of trumpets, the people will respect him more than if he takes his seat as quietly as @ village mayor. The more impressive the ceremony and the louder the trumpets blow, the more will they respect him. —_+++____ ROCKVILLE NEWS. Chronicle of Events in Montgomery County’s Capital. Special Correspondence of The Erening Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., April 22, 1900. Mrs. Sarah C. Fearon, wife of Dr. Earnest T. Fearon of this town, died about 10 o’clock last night, of pneumonia, after an illness of only a few days, aged thirty-five years. At an early hour this morning her Infant son, aged but a few days, also died. Mrs. Fearon is survived by her husband and a little daughter. Miss Sarah Griffith and was a life-long resident of Rockville. She was formerly Mr. Willlam T. Thompson, a well-known farmer of Clarksburg district, this county, died yesterday as a result of an accident. While unloading fodder from a wagon last Wednesday he slipped and fell from the wagon, force, column badly fractured. From the time of striking the ground with great His back was broken and his spinal the accident until his death he lay in a A widow and two children survive him. A bazaar and cake walk was given in the Opera House here Friday evening for the benefit of the Rockville Base Ball Club. The attendance was large and an aggre- gate of about $60 was realized. Rev. John Abel Morgan, S. J., president Baltimore, and_ Rev. Howard county, were the The funeral of Mrs. Katherine Bailey, wife of Thomas N. Bailey, who died sud- denly Thursday morning, at her home near here, took place at 10 o'clock yester- day morning, from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, this town, and was very largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Joseph A. Cunnane, pastor. of the church, assisted by Rev, Charles O. Rosen- steel, pastor of St. John’s Church at For- est Glen. The interment was in the ceme- tery adjoining the church. . —_+——__ HYATTSVILLE AND VICINITY, Vestrymen Chosen by St. Matthew's Parish—General and Personal. Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md., April 23, 1900. At a recent meeting of the vestry of the St. Matthew’s parish, which was held in St. Luke’s Church in Bladensburg, the follow- ing vestrymen were elected to serve for en- suing years Messrs. J. B. Burnside, H. W. Dorsey, Clarence Wilson, John Lepper, Chas. H. Welsh, Elbert Dent and Drs. C. A, Wells and Jos. R. Owens; delegate to diocesan convention, to be held in St. John’s Church, Washington, May 9, Dr. J. R. Owens; alternate, Elbert Dent. Dr. Owens was re-elected treasurer and J, B. Burnside register. The City and Suburban electric railway will shortly provide an electric light at the Maryland avenue crossing in this village. It is understood a cluster of lights will be placed on each side of the crossing, Each cluster will contain ten incandescent lights of ten candle power each. The establishment of a rural free delivery mail service for this section, with Hyatts- ville as the main distribution point, seems to be assured. Thursday last Mr. Jos. H. Chirg, special post office agent, went over the territory proposed for the route, and ed that a favorable recommendation would be made to the post office authorities, The system will be in operation, it 13 stated, by the Ist of May, and five carriers will be employed. Mr. J. A. Blundon of Riverdale has the credit of being mainly responsible for the introduction of the sys- tem. The proposed route will embrace Brentwood, Riverdale and sections contigu- ous to Hyattsville. Two collections and deliveries will be made daily, morning and evening, Sunday excepted. —_>—__. Silk Banner Presented. Mr. Edward Flynn of the elghteenth dis- trict, South Washington, has presented a handsome silk banner to the Osceola Social Club, to be used June 19 in escorting W. Calvin Chase; delegateelect, to the na- tonal republican convention. The commit- tee which received the banner on the part of the club consisted of A. B. Jones, James Marshall, Wm. F. Herbert, Charles Lewis and James Evens. —-__ Trunk Stolen Belonged to Bride. The case of David R. Twyman, the Ches- apeake and Ohio brakeman who was ar- rested Saturday by Detectives Muller and Baur and charged with the theft of several es of baggage, as published in Satur- day's Star, will be tried in the Police Court tomorrow. It developed that the trunk and contents recovered by the de- tectives were valued at nearly $500. They belonged to Mrs. E. M. Fuller, formerly Miss Sara Melish, of Clifton, Ohio. She was on her way to Providence, R. L, after having been south on her wedding trip. This morn- ing she reached here from Providence and identified her property. She was accom- panied by her husband and one of the ladies who acted as bridesmaids at her marriage. —._—. Convicted of Pocket Picking. Charles Asher, colored, who was arrested Saturday morning by Policeman Sampson on a charge of attempting to pick a pocket, was tried In the Poltc8 Court today and convicted, and Judge Kimball fined him #0 or ninety days in jail. SOUNDS NOTE OF WARNING GEN. MILES ON DISAPPEARING GUN CARRIAGES IN COAST DEFENSE. Complex Mechanism—Liable to Get Out of Order — Artillery Experts in Europe Opposed to Them. General Miles has written a letter to the Secretary of War in regard to the use of disappearing gun carriages in the coast de- fense system, in which he say: “I deem it my duty to invite your atten- tion to the very large propdrtion of our seacoast guns of six, eight, ten and twelve- inch caliber now being mounted on car- Tlages of the disappearing type. A glance at the list of coast armament reveals the somewhat startling fact that two-thirds of -our twelve-inch, twelve-thirteenths of our ten-inch and sixteen-seventeenths of our eight-inch guns are being supplied with disappearing carriages, to the virtual ex- clusion of the other adopted types of mount. Full appreciation of this fact I believe to be of the gravest moment at the present time. Our coast armament already repre- sents an expenditure of upward of $40,0U0,- 000, while to complete the entire proposed scheme of national protection will ultimatee ly involve the expenditure of as much more, “The mechanism of these disappearing carriages is complex in the extreme, con- sisting of a great number of parts and re- quiring constant daily care on the part of the artillery troops to keep in proper or- der. During the last year accidents which have temporarily disabled the guns have been of frequent occurrence at the different artillery posts, due in some cases to de- fective material, in other and more rarely to lack of proper care, but primarily due in most, if not all, cases to defects inherent in the disappearing system. “It should also be noted that thirty-eight, or more than one-half, of the total number of six-inch guns are to be placed on disap- eae mounts, thus preventing that rapid- ty of fire which is the chief value of this gun, and notwithstanding the fact that the board of ordnance and fortifications has not yet adopted a type carriage for guns of this caliber. “In my opinion the disappearing carriage as an element in coast defense Is still more or less an experiment. It is yet to be sub- jected to the rigorous test of actual war- fare. It is costly to install and maintain, and at least 25 per cent more costly in en- Bineering work of emplacements than the Protected barbette mount. Expertence thus far has shown it to be more easily disabled than any other type of seacoast carriage. The modern coast defense system of Hurope affords us a striking contrast tn this re- spect, since, with the exception of a very few installed for purposes of experiment, there {s not, so far as I can learn, a single disappearing gun carriage in use in any foreign service today. “I am informed by probably the greatest living authority on artillery matters in England, Sir Edwin Noble, that the con- Sensus of opinion among artillery experts throughout Europe is utterly opposed to the use of the disappearing carriage of eny kind.” ————_++____ OLD BUILDING MATERIALS. Specimens Recalled in Discussing Proposed Use of Concrete. The building about to be erected on 5th street between D and E streets for Messrs. Hamilton & Colbert, into the construction of which concrete and twisted tron will largely enter, as heretofore noted in The Star, ds discussed with considerable interest by those engaged in the building trade, and there 1s some conjecture as to whether it will not be the pioneer of numbers of build- ing of like material. The question as to Stability and durability of buildings con- structed in these parts of material other than wood, brick or stone was long ago settled here, for there are some living who remember a comfortable two-story dwelling on the square southwest of Iowa Circle, Vermont and Rhode Island avenues flank ing it. This was erected in the 30's. It was plastered Inside and out, and the space between filled with clay. It was known as the mud house, and was used as a dwelling until after the war, when it gave way to more modern improvements. The sec- ond departure from established custom was in the construction of the house still stand- ing on the west side of North Capitol street, north of Massachusetts avenue, erecte- about 1848 or '49. This was built of mud put up in molds, the walls being about twelve inches thick, and including the basement 1s a comfortable three-story dwelling today. Probably the most substantial house ever erected in Washington was a three-storled structure on the south side of East Capitol street between Ist and 2d streets, which was built about the year 1860 of concrete— broken stone, cement and the best river sand. It was demolished after the con- demnation of the property for the site of the National Library. The work of con- struction was done by the father of Cap- tain M. A. Austin, and was regarded, when finished, as a literal stone edifice. It is said there were during its occupancy no rats, mice or insects seen within the walls. The contractors who demolished the bulld- ings were obliged to resort to some blasting to topple the walls. ———-—- CHARTER REVIVED. Agreement in Matter of Washington and Marlboro’ Ratlway, By the agreement reached Saturday be- tween the Senate and House on the bill in- corporating the East Washington Heights raflroad it 1s stated that the charter of the Washington and Marlboro’ Railroad Com- pany was revived through an amendment to the bill inserted in the measure by the Ben- ate. The charter of the Washington and Marlboro’ Railroad Company was granted Several years ago and contained valuable franchises, granting to the company, it is stated, the right to construct a road from ith street eastwardly on Florida avenue to 15th street east, thence south on 15th street to Pennsylvania avenue, and thence out Pennsylvania avenue to the District line, where connection fs to be made with a company chartered by the legislature of Maryland. Mr. A. E. Randle is said to be very large- ly interested In the Washington and Marl- boro’ Raflroad Company, and the company’s line will, it Is understood, serve as a con- nection between the Ines of the Capital Traction Company and that of the Chesa- peake Beach railroad, the connection with the latter line being made near Richie, Md., just north of Suitland. It is stated that Mr. Randle will be the president and gen- eral manager of the Washington and Marl- boro’ Rallroad Company, afd it is expected he will immediately apply to the District Commissioners for the necessary permit to enable the company to begin the con- struction of the road in the District, the road in the city limits to be of the under-. ground electric system. —_.>___ CASE OF INFANTICIDEs Colored Infant Found With Rag About Its Neck. Coroner Carr and Detectives Flather and Browne are investigating a case of infan- ticlde that came to light in South Wash- ington about 4:30 o'clock yesterday after- noon. The body of a colored infant wrapped in rags was found on the parking at the side of St. Dominic's school, at 6th and F streets southwest. A small boy named John Cheek discovered the bundle, and when he saw the nature of its con- tents he Informed the police. The officers found a piece of rag tied about the in- fant's neck, and Deputy Coroner’ Glaze- brook found that the child’s death was the result of strangulation. ‘There was noth- ing about the bundle that would furnish a clue, and the police realize that they have @ difficult question to solve. Coroner Carr will hold an inquest later in the week. Seg Death of H. Walton Hall. Mr. H. Walton Hall, a well-known busi- ness man of this city, died on Saturday last after a lingering illness, Deceased was a son of the late B. fall, an old rest- dent of Washington, with whom he was associated in the grocery business for many years on 7th street near D northwest. Lat- terly Mr. Hall was with the firm of James L. Barbour & Sons. He leaves a widow, formerly Miss Nannie Mohun, and seven children. His funeral will take place this afternoon from residence, 1732 14th street. The will be W. 8. “The Ladies of Washington WHO HAVE BEEN PAYING FROM 30 CENTS TO 40 OENTS A POUND FOR COF- FEE ARE REQUESTED TO TRY OUR NEW THEY WILL FIND IT SUPERIOR TO MANY HIGH- PRICED COFFEXS; AND THOSE WHO s HAVE BEEN USING CHEAP PACKAGE OOFFEE WILL FIND JAV-MAR-MO VERY MUCH BETTER AND MORE FCONOMI- CAL—AS IT IS PURE AND GOES FAR- COFFEB, JAV-MAR-MO; THER, 9 Co. New York. MOLTRES WHOLE BEAN * JAV-MAR-MO is very carefully blended, being a combination of three high-grade coffees; these coffees are carefully selected and thoroughly examined, and everything of an inferior nature is thrown out. The combination is then roasted by a special process that insures uniformity. Much good coffee is spoiled in the roasting, and the gro- cer cannot imagine why his customers become dissatisfied with goods that only the week before they had praised highly. The roasting of JAV-MAR-MO is always the same, thus insuring uniformity that is not to be had under ordinary circumstances. JAV-MAR-RO is not yet sold by all good grocers, because they have not yet learned of its merits. coffee, please ask him to order a small supply, then try one pound. Remember, that if not satisfactory, you can return and get your money 9 back. You run no risk and your grocer runs no risk. If your grocer does not THE CROGERS NAMED OR WE Wii SEND YOU A SMALL PA sell the ; FOR SALE BY THE FOLLOWING GROCERS: Abbott, W. E., 1719 Penn. ave. Alexander, F. G., 945 R nw. Balmuth, Fanny, 20th and L n.w, Barnett Bros., 10th and Mass. ave, Beall, W. H., 412 R nw. Benjamin, B. F., 410 K st. n.w. Berger, 0. L., 1501 T n.w. Berkley, C. H., 10th and L.n.w, Blumer, John, 9th and Es.o. Borger, George, 1650 3d n.w. Brooke & Harry, 720 20th n.w, Brosnan, Jobn S., North Capitol and Dy Brown, W. Sanford Co., 1711 Pa. ave, Bubb, F. Li, O Street Market. Bubb, F. L., Riggs Market. Buckley, J. M., Buckley, J. M., 20th and Mf n.w, Butler, L. G., 2230 G n.w. Butt, Charles, 1820 7th n.w. Carley. Wm,, 1741 L n.w. Cauglin, M. F., New Hampshire av nw. Cavanaugh, L., 6th and A ne. Childress, J. T., 011 11th s.0. Clarke, Alex. A., 7th and Fla. ave. n.w. Clarke, Jas. H., 1408 14th nw, Connelly, J. E., Ist and K n.w, Connor, M. J., Ist and Ln.w. Cost, G. J., 3014 M nw, Daly, Frank P., 84 and F o.w, Daly, J. J., 1867 C s.w. Denham & White, 1540 North Capitoh Denham & White, th and 8 n.w. Denty, 8. L., 84 and Ma.w, Denty, 8. L., 4% and Ga.w, Denty, S. L., 26 N s.e. Dodge, F. A., 1904 7th nw, Donnelly, James D., 14th and I n.w, Dorsey, George M., 10th and I n.w, 4th and Washington n.w. and T Douglass, W. H., 6th and Va. ave. 5. Dowell, A. E,, 1468 T n.w, Drane, W. P., 10th and F 6.w, . Earle, E. J., 1209 H nw. Ehlslager, Adam, 1461 P n.w, Elgin, L. G., 19th and H nw. Elliott, H. H., 1520 14th now, English, Fred., 106 H nw. Family Supply Oo., 7th and H ne. Farrell, John 8., 24 and G n.e. Fealy, Thomas F., N. J. ave, and K n.w, Fitz Hugh, R.A., 18th & Whitney ave. o.™% Gaegler & Caspart, 1300 7th n.w, Gaegler, John, 1610 7th n.w. Garden, P. 0., 683 B s. Garner & Warner, th and I n.w, Garrison & Ready, 6th and B n.e, Geter, J. T., 13th and H ne, Glesier, D., 8th and R n.w, Gordon, 8., 20th and E n.w, Grasty, M. ©., 1506 7th nw. Grigsby, J. 3., 308 N s.w. Grimes & Son, 4% and N Grove, W. B., 9th and Fla. ave. 0.We Gundling, Louts, 1523 15th n.w. Hagan, V. Harrison, 5th and Q nw Haight, H. S., 11th and 8 n.w. Hall, B. F., 4% and © e.w. Fall, E. F., Del. ave. and C s.w, Hammack, J. L., 6th and H nw. Hanfman, J. J., 1500 North Capitol, Hardell, J. W., 9th and P n.w. Hoover, A. H., 224 and K n.w, Hourihane, B. J., 11th and T aw, Hunt. W. A. L., 803 4% s.w. Hutchinson, J. B., 4th and M n.w. Jerman & Son, M. J., 11th and I nw Kenney, A. J., 8d and Bn. Keongh, H. J., Ist and Dn Kleps, D. E. and R. I. ave, naw, Kuhn & Son, 1ith and E s.e, Lannon, T. 8., 1815 T n.w. Leo, Samuel, 723-725 4% 8.7 Lewis, E. T., 1804 14th nw. Little & Page, 1210 F st. nw, Main, R. L., 1522 14th n.w, ~ Mazo's Mcat Market, 6th and Q n.w McCormick, M., 227 Pa. ave. s.¢. McGill, Chas. J., 84 and K n.w. McQueen, J. G., 12th and Mass, ave. n.w. Mueller, Carl, 8th and H nw Murphy, J., 9th and R n.w. Musy, C, C., 10th and K n.w. ‘Thomas, David R., 700 L 6.0, Torrey, W. A., Gth and O nw, Turley, M. C., 19th and R n.w, Vance & Carroll, 18th and H ne, Van Horn, B. A., 10 C st. nw Weber, J. W., 4th and H ne. White, BR. P., 12th and M nw Winfeld, A. A. 215 13% sw, Wood, C. L., Sth and O o.w. Yewell, BL, 9th and M n.w. Zeb, W. H., 8 N nw. ANACOSTIA, D, G Neligan, Wm. W., 2014 14th n.w, Brgy. On ; Norris, B., Sth and H Kane Oppenbetmer & Son, M., 908 9th n.w, papas OS ) O'Toole, K., 1115 14th nw. Paine, I. W., 509 9th s.w. Parton, J., 11th and T n.w. Pendleton & Bro., B. S., 8th and L nw, Pickford, T. H., 9th and La. ave. n.w, Putt, A. H., 6th and Q n.w. TWINING CITY, , Bradbury, BR. F, Powell, 8. E., 5th and Fla. ave. n.m Metn, BL. er tee Purmer, F. G., 8319 7th n.w. Reed, W. T., 19th and Pa. ave. n.w, HYATTSVILLE, Renshaw Bros., 13th and M n.w, Gray, L. L. < Renshaw, H. C., 13th and S a.m Tice, Goerge. Rhiel, Jacob, 5th and H n.w, SLIGO. Rowe & Hunt, 12th and S nw. Butt Bros. Ruppert, Thomas, 470 C s.w. Russell, Geo., 622 H ne. Schmidt, W., 18th and 8 nw. Schneider, J. F., 9th and RB n.w, = Semmes, J. Hall, 1204 H n.w. ANNAPOLIS, MD, Bates, Wm. H. Clayton & Co. Hyée, J.T. B Jones & Franklin. Smith, Joseph P., 2104 Pa. nw Magruder, R. B., & Oo, Smith, RB. E, 6th and D se. Maloney, J. & M. Soter, Geo. F., Ist and D se. Moes, Raymond L. Budduth, Geo. D., 1416 P n.w. Phillips, J. E. V. Sudduth, Geo. D., 1523 17th nw, Smith, MM.” Sullivan, M. P., 28th and O n.w. Ziehike, O. GROCERS, PLEASE TELEPHONE YOUR ORDERS TO OUR SOUTHERN MANAGER, JOS. F. WEBBER (Phone 917), 1000 9th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 4 Try GILLIES’ ACME EXTRACTS, They Are Absolutely Pure. Breqeteceetetetectntets * Si a i an PSs seeeeceetonteetoetectectets Thompson, G- G. C. Dr. J. Walter Hodges, and Thos. P. Kingsbury. be in Glenwood cemetery —.—__ New Church to Be Erected. The erection of @ Catholic church at Brightwood is in contémplation by Rev. C. O. Rosensteel of St. John’s Church, for- merly Carroll Chapel, dt Forest Glen, and the plans will shortly be prepared, with the understanding that it may be built and dedicated this summer, —_.—_—_ Will Be Brought Here for Trial. Leroy C. Shear, whose arrest in New York several weeks ago was mentioned in The Star at the time, will arrive here from Syracuse tomorrow. He will be brought here by Deputy Sheriff Spaulding to an- swer charges of passing forged checks on local merchants. ——_-—_—_. MORE MONEY WANTED. imms, W. G. Duckett, ‘ank M. Boteler Interment will Attorney General Asks $900,000 Addi- tional for New Building. Chairman Mercer of the House committea on public buildings and grounds has recetved from the Attorney General the following communication concerning the proposed ad- ditional appropriation for the new building for the Department of Justice: “I beg leave to report in addition to the matter stated in my annual report submit- ted to Congress under date of November 6), 1899, with reference to the new building for the Department of Justice that the plans and specifications in accordance with the design of the architect, Mr. George B. Post, were completed and submitted for competitive Lids to twelve of the most responsible and best known contractors, eight of whom sub- mitted bids which were opened April 14. “Tho work covered by the plans and speci- fications upon which these bids are based ccmprehends not only the ordinary and principal contracts of masonry, carpentry, steel and tron, stone heating and ventilating of the most approved character, electria plant and wiring for lighting, bells, tele- phones, interior marble work and exterior sculpture work, ete., but is belleved to be so full and complete that no further ex- pense needs be incurred to complete the building for comfortable occupation. “The estimate does not include fixed fur- niture and interfor decoration, other than marble tillng and pilasters, plaster cornices and panels. The building as planned not enly provides space for future growth, but forms by its arrangement mezzanine stories, a hall of records for. the department and the court of claims, absolutely secure and fire proof and perfectly ventilated. “In my annual report I pointed out that on account of the extraordinary increase in the cost of building materials and labor it would not be possible to complete the build- ing according to the designs selected within the appropriation, but that at least fifty per cent more money would be required than would have been necessary if the building could have been contracted for when the act was passed. The bids submitted not only confirm that impression, but seem to indicate that the pergentage of increase would be considerably, larger than esti- mated. One of the reasons for additional ex- pense is that it is ‘ascértained from bor- ings made on the side of the building that a very considerable and unexpected ex- pense will be Incurred by reason of the necessity for sinking the footings of the building to a depth of ‘nearly thirty feet in order to secure & gafe foundation. “To complete the: bullding within the period of eighteen ymonths in accordance with the bids, would require, exclusive of architects’ fees, whjch are five per cent, a sum approximately $£,600,000. The archi- tect estimates that an’ additional sum of $300,000 will be requiredto provide for the following items: Arehitect’s fees, Mbrary stacks and steel filing., cases, desk and wainscote in court room, mantels, electric lght fixtures, decorajive,and plain painting and furniture. Sanat “I accordingly respectfully recommend that an additional sum of $900,000 be ap- propriated to authorize the completion of the building and its furnishing. Under the bids submitted the building could be com- pleted ready for occupancy within the pe- REFRESHING SLEEP, 5 5 & 3 CREDIT 0 -F As a trade bringer we quote a Fine Crib, exactly lke the above cnt, $5 50 ° brass bases and substantial spring bottom. ‘When it comes down to Baby Carriago and Go-Cart selling, there's no competition with our prices. Not anywhere’s near such an- other extensive line as shown here. We offer a magnificent, Full-roll, Nicely Uphol- stered Carriage, that would cost $10 to duplicate else- $6 75 where, for only... 3 A Rocker that means rest during your evenings at home. Large, substantial, full roll rattan and comfort- $2.48 able. Nothing like it about One of those very, very rare Sideboard bargains, A very pretty oak, neatly $11.75 ‘There’s satisfaction and comfort in baving such a Fine BED ROOM SUITE, with its swelled front and fine dressing case, made with $31 15 large French plate mirrors © and cup- 5 5 5 9 $ : 3 : ; § 5 5 4 5 : 4 : 3 5 * 3 1t = Honest Furniture and Bargains. Two Things We’re Everlastingly Talking. Judicious expenditure of your money in furnitu followed up. It is in most cases a lifetime purchase. inch, attractiveness in its entirety, show their unusual saving possibilities. helps make your best wishes of home beauty you want and pay to suit yourself. It’ and economy in the price. A study ae large, high-back, brace- arm Chair, golden oak finish. A very special. 95c, ‘When you want a really First-class Ro- layer & Pettit's is the place to frigerator, M: i buy. We have exclusive sale of the renown- ed Bowen Dry Air Refrigerators, with of without water coolers. Guar- $6.50 Big Carpet Values This Week. re buying is one thing that must be guarded and We sell you furniture with lastingness in every a reality. You can buy as much as 'S positively as liberal ax-we say, st of this week’s offers will clearly Iron Beds are such a vast improvement, One that'll strike you is this heavy white Bed, brass trim- A Go-Cart that baby will be proud of 9 —strong making apd best mel $1.98 § superb Dressing Case. Swelled front, large French plate mirror, and golden oak finish, It's a corker at. = A really Handsome Parlor Suite of three Pieces is avother of the leaders. Finely up- ited fam deer ox S725 ished frame. Better look after such an offer at..., ‘With such a Grand Couch in the room nights at home are glorious. A Tice is a large, strong, upholstered in $9.75 A rich-looking Parlor Suite to beautify your home, Five handsome pieces—mabogany fin- ished frame, artistic carvings and covered woes. wort wot $26.50 tapestry. Worth a good Geal ore than only, $ _2 MAYER & PETTIT, 415-417 21h street. } rlod of elghteen months and such additional time as might be required to put in the furniture.” ——_____-2+_______ ACTIVE CAMPAIGN IN LUZON, Rebels Are Aggressive and Have Suf- fered Severe Losses, A dispatch from Manila, dated April 22, says: The last week has been one of the bloodiest of the war since the first day’s fighting around Manila. Authentic reports, mostly official, show a. total of 378 Filipinos killed, twelve officers and 244 men captured, and many more wounded. The number wounded is hardly guessable. Considering that the Filipinos entirely lack hospital fa- cilities, a great majority of the wounded will die. Probably the week's work fin- ished 1,000 insurgents, i The " total loss was nine killed and sixteen wounded. ‘Two sergeants ond one private were killed in ambushes whil¢ escorting provision trains. ‘The insurgents have been aggressive in ont of sight a [oe the iealge old fala about San Shige, Pilar is supposed to be again in command, He gave the American garrison at San Miguel, consisting of three les the 35th Infantry, with a Gatling, a t hours’ fight during a night attack. The loss of the fi e ir dead and wounded, but pre- sumably it was considerable. Twenty Filipinos in the province of Ba- tangas attacked Lieut. Wonde, who with trict. Twenty of the 11 oe Col.- Smith the 1 Infantry, who capt and = One hundred escaped Spanish Prisoners from the province of Tayabas, South Luzon, ja. ay a ved at insurgents ve 400 more Spaniards in that district. Recently the Filipinos de- stroyed several rods of the Tailway line near Paniquo in an unsu = = : iccessful attempt to —+e2—____ ‘Wl Admit American Shrubs. Consul General Turner, at Ottawa, in- forms the State Department that Mr. Sid- ney Fisher, minister of agriculture, has “given notice in the house of commons that the department of agriculture is to amend the act relating to the San Jose scal> so as to allow of the importation of shrubs, etc., now prohibited, under certain conditions of fumigation. Fumigation stations will be established at several points in Canada. ee Naval Orders, Assistant Naval Constructor D. H. Cox to additional duty as superintending con- structor of the Stringham, now building at “oie, We bean de- ae ee