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js JJpT tA 8 THE MOBNIKG TIMES, TUESDAY., APBIL 21, 1896. nawfiiiivii M &L-.UI - y,cwSy "" THEY came yester day. We refer to a lot of sevent3r . five Suits of Navy Blue, Rough Diagonal Chev iot. They are single breasted sacks only. Are st3Tlishly cut, lined with Italian cloth, will fit perfectly, and the price is only Fifteen or sixteen fifty is what they would cost in any other store in town, and the custom folks couldn't duplicate them under $22.50 or $25. Many people ask if we are going out of the Shoe business because .we are selling good Shoes" at such low prices. DECIDEDLY NOT. The low prices are caused by a new head of the department who doesn't like some of the stock bought by his predecessor, and as usual you reap the bene fit. As little as half for some lots. Most all styles. Calf, Patent Calf and Russets. See them. ROBIOWERI&CO, CLOTHES, FURKISHIIfGS, HATS, SHOS. 12th&FSts. MaterA 1'eitU'S Credit MnrA A Summer Necessity. We Invite our patrons to Inspect our great variety of iron bedsteads the only kind for hot weather the kind that is clean and Impervious to insects. This beautiful JKOX BKD. ' Good Wo en-Wire Spiing, and Cotton-Top - Mattress, complete, only FOR TODAY Mayer & Pettit, Reliable Outfitters, 415 Seventh St. N. W. I Artist-Mercliant I I Tailors I A Cannot surpass in style & 0 or fit any garment we sell a h you. Making Clothing good 0 p Clothinjr is our forte. We v J make TO FIT and TO PLEASE jjj J in every detail. v! We are selling I SPRING SUITS I f Worth SSat $5.00 f Worth $12 at $f .50 4 1 Worth $15 at $10.00 J Cannot be equaled anywhere. K I M. Dyrenforth & Co., Y 621 Penn. Ave. N. W. x K Under Metiopolitan Hotel. EVERYBODY SUFFERS MOST from the heat In tbo first hot wave of tho summer. Prepare a cool and delightful jelief lor them iu your storo heforc that fust one arrives. Electric Fans will do this. They pay for themselves twice a day in saving wear and tear on your nervous hyfctcui. We will telephone jou all the in formation you want. Call us up. 'Phono 77 U. S. Electric Lighting Co., 213 Mth Street N. W. Sweet Oregon Pru.ics. 5c Aihuckle's Package Coffee, 20c. Lnrzest Cans Best Tomatoes. Cc. Java and Mocha Coffee, 10 Johnstons, 729 7th St. j ejiiniiiiiitHifiiiiTTTTTTTnTTTTTTTmnfmina " Sheet Music. . 5 P All the latest selections from th". 5 -fc opera Madeleine. Strings for all in- 3 struments. Our oc and 10c music is the E best in the city. 2 1 PIANO TUNING. 1 E GEO. J. KUCKKIt, 012 9 Ii St. X. W. 5 'Siuii.immiiinnmuniiiiiiiuiimiuniig H ' l YOST'S SIITICCIDEim Col. Tracey's Official Report of the Workhouse Incdent. KEEPER WAS SHOOTING BIRDS Criticism of the Delay In Reporting tbo Affulr to Intoudont Stouten burg President Kelly of Butchers' Protective Association Mukvs Charges of Extortion. Col. John Traccy, superintendent of char ities, spent Saturday afternoon at the work house investigating the charge preferred against Albert Yost, overseer of the fe male department, of having shot Sadie Carter, an inmate, under such circumstances as justified tfie suspicion that it was reck lessly done, and today made a report to the Commissioners stating as his conclu sion from the information received that the 'unfortunate occurrence" was acci dental, the overseer being engaged in shooting birds at the time. Col. Tracey adds, however, that the iutcudent was not informed of the intended use of the gun a cat rifle borrowed, with which to shoot birds or of its being in the possession of Tost, by whom it was borrowed. The overseer, he says, whatever he may have thought of the importance of the occurrence, or of the character of the injury inflicted, lie should certainly have reported what had happened immediately to the office of the inteiident and the hosprtal, with both of which the female workhouse is connected by the institu' tional telephone line. The shooting happened Tuesday evening, at 7 o'clock, and was not reported to Dr. McDonald, the resident physician, until shortly after 11. Early next morning, Dr. .McDonald says, lie explored for the shot, bur was unable to locate it. Dr. Bovee, the visiting physician, took the case In hand, but the ball has not yet been found. Dr. McDonald further said Uiat the patient Is doing well and there are no serious symptoms. Yost explained that he did not report the shooting at ouce because he had other pressing duties at the time, and for the additional reason that he did uot belipve the woman was much injured. "For his tardiness lie expressed much re gret," Col. Tracey says, "explaining that the affair happened while he was so very busy with regular duties." Since the "af fair happened,'.' according to his own statement, while he was shooting birds, it is presumed that occupation is made part of his daily avocation. Col. Tracey's report covers the evidence given by the victim of the shooting and four others, Including Tost, the overseer. All agree that the shooting was. accidental. Yost is also given the reputation of a careful man, though new to his duties Of his present position. He has been four years an employ of the institution, but in charge of outdoor workmen, and never before had a charge made agaiust him. He has been lu the regular army, serving twelve years. The Commissioners yesterday submitted to Chairman Babcock of the House Dis trict Committee a copy of a letter addressed to them by Health Officer Woodward, in which he passes upon the merits of House bill 7077, to incorporate the AVashiugton Homeopathic Medical College, the opinion being in the main adverse to the enact ment. In their report upon the bill the Commis sioners disapprove of the measure and refer to the health officer's communication as setting forth reasons why the proposed legislation is not advisable. DR. WOODWARD'S VIEWS. Dr. Woodward says it is his understand ing that the bill under consideration was drawn to meet the objections presented to a former measure introduced for the same purpose, and he adds that it does in fact meet the chief defects in the original bill, but that one sentence of his report upon the original bill will still apply, and that is that "while purporting to be a homeo pathic Institution, there is not a homeo pathic physician among its incorporators, nor does it receive recognition from the representative body of homeopathic prac titioners in the District." Health Officer Woodward adds that unless thereis some general law by which the terms of the proposed charter can he enforced, and violations punished, a clau.-e should be added to the bill to enable the Commis sioners or other officers to secure that end. President John R. Kelly of the Butchers' Protective Association recently addressed a communciation to the District Commis sioners, in which, In behalf of the asso ciation, he charged that the members are occupying stalls in the Washington Market Company's building, known as the Center Market, under rates arbitrarily imposed by the company, which, from being so exorbitant, will practically deprive Uiem of a profit upon their business, and the Commissioners are asked what, 'fa ay, steps have been taken by them to carry out the requirement imposed by section 2, of the Market Company's charter. This section relates to the adjustment by the Commissioners of rents nr stalls and stands, and the Butchers' -sso-ialion asks that action be taken at once, in the belief that the authority to contr 1 and establish rates, fair and equitable to both the company and the dealers, is tonferrcd upon the District authorities. President Kelly says the association has appealed to the company for relief, but without mail. The letter was dated March 7, and upon its receipt was referred to Attorney S. T, Thomas, District counsellor, for an opinion as to the power of the Commissioners to act in the matter. Mr. Thomas submit ted hisreply yesterday, in which he takes the ground that the present District board is not the successor of the mayor in such a case. The courts have held, he says, that where ordinances of the late corporation of Washington required tiie mayor or other corporation officials by name to put a particular ordinance in operation, such ordinance has been incapable of execution since 1871, because there is no legal successor to the mayor or other such officer. MR. THOMAS DECIDES. For these reasons Mr. Thomas decides that the Commissioners have no jurisdiction or authority to adjust the rents of stalls in the Washington Market, and inasmuch as Congress is now engaged in an exam ination of the market controversy, he recommends that the appeal of the asso ciation be referred to that body. This suggestion was acted upon yes terday, a copy of all papers being referred to both .Houses. In deference to the public oppesition, dumping refuse will not be permitted here after along Rock Creek bank between P and Q streets, the Commissioners issuing an order to that erfect yesterday. James E. Richmond's resignation as an ambulance driver in the police depart ment was accepted by order issued yester day, to take effect on the 14th inst. FOR A MONETARY CONFERENCE. Representative "Willis Introduces a Resolution Culling One. Mr. Willi has offered in the House a joint resolution authorizing and directing the President to Invite the commercial nations of the world to join in an international monetary conference, to be held at as early date as practicable, for the purpose of establishing an Internationa! standard of ratio between gold and silver as money. A commission of nine is created three to be members of the House appointed by the Speaker; three to be Senators, and three to be appointed by the President. One hundred and fifty thousand dollars is appropriated toward the joint expenses of the conference. Gets Divorce for Dftertlon. Estelle L. Washington was granted -a divorce from Dallas Washington yeaterday by a decree signed by Judge Hagner. Desertion on the Iiu5bnnd's part was the ground alleged. That sacrifice sale V of jjpring Shoes Is in full bloom at all our 1 Stores. We need room for our greats lock of L0ft-c.1t Shoes. B To gain it care EClliug Maiiyiii v, .1 Spring snoBB-all this week 1 at profitless prices. For list of specially reduced m-iccs see last Sunday's limes. Also 1,000 Pairs Ladies' Oxford Ties, black ami tan leathei, si and Si.23 valuos, This week at T5c RELIABLE SHOE HOUSES 030-032 7th St. N. "VV. 1014-10 lii Tn. A vij. N. W. 233 Pu. Ave. S. E. SUES A JUSTICE FOR LIEEL Adolpb. Reubsam Thinks Ee Suf fered at Squire Hooker's Hands. Charge, That the Alexandria Justice Unjustly lleferred to Itetihtuiii'M Treatment of an Orphan. William J. Hooker, a justice of the peace, at .Vaucks. in Alexa ndrla county . Va., was arrested yesterday on a warrant charg ing him Willi criminal libel. The warrant was sworn out September 12, by Adolph C. Reubsam. an engraver in the Hydrographic office, who claimed that his character had suffered through an In terview published in The Morning Times of Augubt 2G, with Mr. Hooker referring to Reubsam's treatment of a boy, the latter had been takeu from the German Orphan Asylum. The police of the Georgetown precinct have had the warrant in their possession ever slues September without a chance of serving it until this morning when Policeman Fritz l'asan, saw the justice coming across the Aqueduct bridge. He arrested Mr. Hooker and carried him to the station house. Mr. Hooker's brother was notified and secured Mr. Frank Hume as bondsman. Mr. Hume, with Mr. Philip Walker, ?.'.r. Hooker's counsel, appeared before Judge Kimball, presiding iu Judge Miller's court, late yesterday afternoon and qualified in the sum of $300 for the defendant's appearancetoinorrowmorning. Mr. llooker was Immediately released. In the interview on which Mr. Reubsam bases his charge, was a statement by the magistrate of the wrongs "Orphan Joe." as the boy was called, had suffered under Mr. Reubsam's liatronage. Joe, after Li had been with Reubsam two months, lan away to a neighbor's, where he was discov ered by his employer and sent back to the asylum. " The authorities there threatened to send Joe to the reform school on the ground of incorrigible insubordination. It was at this point that Mr. Hooker stepped in. He told a Times reporter that Joe was not incorrigible. Mr. Hcoker lives about a mile from Mr. Keubsam's house, hut has a friend who lives Just opposite the clerk, Mr. M. M. Taylor. Once, according to Mr. Hooker, he and Taylor, at the hit ter's house, were approached by .loe. The boy was crying and told them that Mr. Reubsam had taken him by the throat and flung him to the floor, puttinghis knee on his chest, and slapping him" se verely in the face. Joe told Mr. Hooker that Reubsam made iiim get up at 3 o'clock in the morning, milk the cows, and sell the milk in Washington. He had nothing to eat before he started, and only some bread and coffee on his re turn at 11 o'clock, after eight hours' work. This was all he had until suppertimo. Joe said if he touched any fruit in the orchards in the long interval of lasting he was se verely reproved. Mr. Hooker told the- reporter that he readily believed the boy's story Irom some facts that had come to his notice con cerning Reubsam. Mr. Hooker alleged that Reubsam had badly treated a horse placed in his care by Mrs. C. W. Manning, lie worked the horse so hard that the neigh bors threatened to have him arrested for cruelty to the animal. Mr. Hooker advised Jce not to go back with Reubsam and the boy went to the asylum, where he is at present. These statements from Mr. Hooker Reubsam considers as damaging to his character, so he took refuge In the law. The whole matter will be heard before Judge Miller today and Orphan Joe may prove an interesting witness, as he will be summoned by the defense. DISTRICT IN THE SENATE. Several Measures to Be Reported at nn Early Date. Besides agreeing upon a compromise bill reducing the price of gas it is expected that the Senate District Committee will send in a bill that is not open to serious objection which will give residents along the Eckington and Soldiers' Home railway the relief they have been asking. Work is already in progress on a bill that will meet every valid objection and have a chance to pass. Also there is a likelihood that some form of the proposed enactment to regulate vivisection will be favorably reported. One suggestion Is that the secretaries of the several departments cause ail laboratories under their control to be inspected several times a year so as to prevent any improper practice of vivisection. Medical colleges will be placed under ;trict regulations accompanied with regular inspection. No vivisection will be allowed in the public schools. The District appropriation bill will be taken up by the Appropriations Committee on Thursday. Consideration of it will then continue steadily till it is disposed of. GROCER IUSBY CONVICTED. Jury Decides the Second of the Oleo margarine Cases. A second conviction occurred in the oleomargerlne cases yesterday, when the jury in Judge Cole's court found, William J. Lusby, a grocer at the coiner of Tenth and H streets northeast, guilty under two indictments. The jury returned in less than half an "iour after retiring. The case or Israel C. Kollock. against whom an additional indictment -was re turned by the grand 3ury yesterday, has been set for trial this morning. Woman FostmuBter Arrested. Chief Po.stoffice Inspector Wheeler was vestcrdny advised of the arrest of Mrs. L. Lucas, postmaster, and Mrs. Minnie Hoff :nan, assistant postmaster, at Oregon, Ark., for rifling registered and ordinary mail. A large assortmentof merchandise was found, part of which has been identified. Thoy Desire Fuvorable Action. The bill to authorize reassessments lor 'mprovements and general taxes m the Jislrict has reached the "President, and the Commissioners yesterday offici.iiiy ad vised him of their desire for favorable executive action.. Building Permits Issued. Building permits were issued yesterday to the following: Charles H. "Walthcr,; I welling on Friendship tract, Murdook road. !1,000; Henry Bieler, dwelling, No. 503 M street southwest, $1,C00. Appointed to the Police Force. Joseph C. Lee has been " ti,i additional privaKj- Sorce .or duly at the BcBnta race track! ; miGHTY BURST Of 5IIG Section A of the Convention Chorus in Rehearsal. SCHEDULE FOR THE OTHERS Endeavor nynmsSung with u Volume of Melody Thut Indicate tho G rn nil ear of tho Whole Combined Choir. "Will Be un Inspiring Feature of the Great Gathering. A foretaste of "what may be expected of the music to be furnished at the Christian Endeavor convention in July, by the great convention chorus- off 4,000 voices, now being organized,, tvaa given last evening at the Metropolitan, Presbyterian Church, Fourth and B Btreeus southeast, on the oc casion of the flrsU section rehearsal of this mammoth chorus. The chorus has-been divided into four sections, known as A, B, C and D, and it was section A luatiheld its first rehearsal last evening. This section at present in cludes the choirs jthat have been formed In the following churches: Hyattsville Pres byterian, Fifth Congregational, Eastern Presbyterian, Church of the Reformation, Metrpolltan Presbyterian, Grace Baptist, Anacostia Baptist, Faith Chapel, Metro politan, Wesley A. M. E., Maryland Avenue Baptist, Ninth Street Christian, North Carolina Avenue M. P., Independent M. E., Garden Memorial, First M. P., Zion Baptist, Marvin M. E. and Kellar Memorial. SINGERS TURNED OUT. The rehearsal last evening was an ex ceedingly well attended one, the large auditorium of the church being filled with about one thousand singers, and the inee ing was full of enthusiasm and earnestness. The meeting was opened with prayer, and then Mr. Charles S. Clark, chairman of the 9G music committee, made a few remarks. Impressing upon those present the necessity of entering upon the work before them with a lofty purpose, and urged them to characterize all their work by faithful and conscientious attendance upou re hearsaH. Mr. Clark then turned over the drilling of the section to Mr. Percy S. Foster, who, as has been previously announced, is to be one of the directors during the sessions of the convention. Mr. Foster has as sisted In the leading of the singing at the last two conventions and theUnited Society of Christian Endeavor has again selected him to fill this post of honor. ITS SUCCESS ASSURED. The magnitude of this great feature of the coming convention was demonstrated by the rehearsal last evening. That it will be a most inspiring feature of the convention has long been assured, but the rehearsal last evening showed what may expected from this branch of the work. The next rehearsal of section A was announced for May 1 at the same place, Metropolitan Presbyterian Church. The first rehearsal pf section B, which includes the choirs that have been formed in the Eckington, Assembly's Presbyterian, Fourth Presbyterian, Kendall Baptist, Peo ple's Congregational, Southwest Mission, Westminster Presbyterian, Cential Presby terian, Calvary Baptist, First Congrega tional, Ryland M. E., First Presbyterian, Fifteenth Street Presbyterian, Sixth Pres byterian, Tacoma Park Presbyterian, and E Street Baptist Churches will be held this evening, April 21, In the First Congrega tional Church, corner of Tenth and G streets northwest, at 7:30 o'clock. It wan announced thatallsmgers whohad not yet enlisted in the ranks of the chorus, could do so by attending the rehearsal this evening at tfie First Congregational Church, and signify their desire to join the chorus. CONTRIBUTIONS 'COMING IN. A meeting- of the Christian Endeavor convention committee' or '90 was held at lhc headquarters of the committee last evening. . Chairman Robison of the finance com mittee reported that some further progress had been made in the canvass for funds and handed in the following list- Heretofore acknowledged, $3,870.50; the Ebbitt House, $100; James P. Willetv. $100; Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company, $100; A. Lisncr, $100; W. S. Thompson, $25; Stephenson Bro., $10; cash, $10; Browning & Middlcton, $10; F. A. Schmidt, $5; E. P. Mcrtz, $25; C. H. Armes, $5; T. E. Ogram, $25; W. H. Veerhoff, $10; P. B. Havener, $3; the El phonzo Toungs Company, $50; George W. Cochran, $50; Seaton Perry, $25; George A. Mills & Son, $35; C. C. Bryan, $10; Whelan Bros., $10; C. B. Smith. $5; F. II. Wilson, $20; W. Levansaler,'$10; Ford .t Graham, $10; Pope Manufacturing Com pany, $5; II. K. Fulton, $5; C. W. HoU. $1; Beekman'8 Ticket Orrice, $10; total business men's subscription to date, $4,-556.50. TnTrnimnTninniiiinTnTi mrnir rnirnininnimTnTT nniin uTmniuiMirmm! THE RINK. THE RINK. BABY CARRIAGES. Our enormous stock is being repleted daily always a full choice here of the very latest styles. Refrigerators and Ice Boxes, too ! BABY CARRIAGES, 75 styles to select froulj P '(? J' f p " $45 up. - Lansburgh's lllilillMM UUMiUiUU Milii illUUliliiliii iiUUliiUUUi IMUiiUllUiilillliifM :::;i;!; . :;:M HELP YOURSELF To these three specials we're offering today. Help yourself to all three. You can, whether you've got the money or not, for "YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD HERR"H r . . . sucn values at such prices is wholesaling at retail, .but it s made possible by our magnificent purchasing power. No house in the land wields a greater influence in the market, and the quantities required for our chain of stores command concessions of which these are the fruits. ESKSu HCAPS THE CLIMAX. V2M AAV v T2?-?-3- -: t. .j i f. & i tils 2s sh& v '....... . am "&& n: ' ' " 1 " ' ' A Marvel for the Money WSWS ma This (g o &'."': Refrigerator, P O m$ This is the only complete housefurnishing- establishment Credit here means convenient payments weekly or monthly. Hljouse a Mothers Can Smartly Dress Their boys at these unusually low prices. There is certainly a saving to parents of fully CO per cent on this list. Read it. Children's Suits, Double breasted, in neat chocks and mixtures; sse that prico Children's Suits. Only a woicl to say of their excellence, "imply they aro worhl-'UMters 85c $1.35 Children's Suits. Acreat variety of patterns with uoulile scat and knee ff I QfJ Great wcareis 4 I ,DU Children's Combination Suits All styles extra pants and ffl "jr cap to match 4) I I U Children's Sailor Suits, In navy blue very pretty aiid cute, and the price will sell 'em quickly 98c H. Friedlanaer & Bro., Corner 9th and E Sts. N. W. DEST Elgin Butter25c pound t- at my stand, GIBBONS Rises nd K St. Markets. ranging in price from $4.50 to $50. We keep only the best Whitney and Hey wood's Reed and Rat tan Bodies wood or bicycle wheels pat ent brake any color upholstering desired lace parasol cover free with every car riage today and to morrow CASH OR CREDIT. I? ink New York Ave., Xa iv, BeU t3m and 14m sts ' . cugc, strong" Know Every It's a Sterling- made of solid oak, finished in antique siyie, wnn solid carved panels and doors and carved moldings ; solid brass surface locks and hinges. Lined with heavy galvan ized steel. Perfect ly ventilated, easy to clean, roomy and an economical ice safe. Never sold before at any such price. This 5' i vf A vfhJ Jy Carriage ND HERRIVlAimi Northeast Corner 7th and I LAST .T"WO mm iitz aaaggasiaMa ivak mm tzm um gg For two days longer will we continue these most extraordinary values at the reduction prices on Spring and Summer Suits. The last few days' rush has less ened the assortment, but what we have must be called for at once, or our patrons will be too late. We offer strictly All-wool English Clay Suits in frock and sack styles. We posi tively guarantee a saving on these suits of S6. Our price is only Another leader is our blue and black suit in All-wool Cheviots and light shade Scotch Mixtures in sack and double-breasted styles. We guarantee a saving of S4.50 on this suit. Our price is only The sale of those magnificent Combination Suits for boys, consisting of a double-breasted suit, extra pants and golf cap to match. Well lined and made and guaranteed by us for good wear. Only three days longer. Our price is only 311 SEVENTH STREET. GARNER'S LOW PRICES WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO DRESS SHABBILY. GARNER & CO., Outfitters, N. E. Corner Seventh and, H Streets. t (9 ."..'''TV-'' &y HYGIENIC-- HEALTHFUIi. THE UAUDEST TUK BEST. 31ADEOi-lUKE8PiU2JG WATSIC. Tl.pbou. lmca 141 l'iuo.4 a m ... -r . ... . tyy Herds a. wonderful value. Just as com fortable and almost as durable as though 5 'twas covered with real leather instead of an N 'M imitation. It's full size; eenuine serine uuuumi iiiapc, luucu mp auu mu, frame. An Hygienic Couch. We It'll surprise you for $9.49. This Couch, 949 Baby Can Ride. A thoroughly re liable, well-built Carriage, with steel springs and running- gear; ample umbrella that is adjustable; sub stantial upholstery in pleasing" colors. Made by one of the best Baby Carriage manufacturers In this country. You can't judge It by the price. Double as much wouldn't buy a better one. It's a House & Herr mann bargain. ,$3-50 in the District of Columbia. New York. Clothing House. ? "lowest-price Outfitters in Town." 0 We are more than busy these warm days fitting: out the men and the children. We are -quoting far lower prices than the down-town clothiers with big expenses can afford to Men's grand Suits. $4.80, 55.90, $7.75. -Or..'.'.'.'.'.-.'.'.-.- VruiT- TT?? for eiiKC thoroughly Your smt sjls'.ss Will Cost "fisawt w MARGGRAF, (bC. 631 DStreetN.W. has the faculty of making friends of all who've used it Always the same in its ex cellence producing results that are always satisfactory. If you'd have the full worth of your money buy no other brand but this. L. H.WIEMAN, Agent, 2I6 10th St.N.W. Streets. f i Slfe5 &jS fcJrc W3k ? ieTrjtl j Vw izf52!it!l-Lli fe-Jfert&rt .tvlvj-p7-gtf---x- && B5..-V--.--!: ,Ws- .- -, SfcatofcJ-.. "-v CiMMKKos,