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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
AT THE ESEMY's MERCY,
Alarming State of New York's Dc
fenses Exposed by OmcfnIs.

Alarming State of New York's Dc
lenses Exposed by OmcfnIs.
From the New York Journal today
The committee appointed by resolution of
the United States Senate to examine the
coast defenses have been in this city since
Last Friday night and concluded their labors
yesterday morning. According TO Chairman
W. c. Squire, United States Senator from
Washington, the report will show that the
condition of the defenses at New York is
shameful and unworthy Of the nation. The
report viii he sent to the Senate before
Congress adioGrns.
THE defenses of New York harbor," said
Senator Squire, ARE today better, as they
should be, than at any other port in the
United States, YET they are entirely below
what is necessary to make any kind of de-
Tense against a foe. We went TO Sandy
Hook and examined the works there the
guns and the implements. 1t is not right to
talk about the looseness We found in the
uefenses all through, but at this time / be-
lieve IL Is the proper thing for the public TO
know just TO what extent we need protec-
ton from an enemy. Congress has been
derelIct in the matter OF the necessary aD-
propriations and no pressure has been
brought to bear upon il in this direction,
so, as the time has come to take action,
they should be awakened to the realization
OF the great danger that exists.
In New York city alone We have four
hundred millions of destructible property.
What we need to properly defend New York
is ninety-three high-power. long-range guns
of eight, ten and twelve inches. and In ad-
dition 10 these we need 116 twelve-ncn steel
rife mortars and twenty-five rapid-fire
guns. If the whole of the manufacturing
facilities in the country were put to work
now it would take at least three years TO
properly fortify New York. II would take
a least seven months to make the forglngs
for one gun, and the work has not yet been
commenced.
AT Sandy Hook we found" he went on,
but two tweive-Inch guns ready to lie
fired, and these had no range finders AMI
were lacking in details necessary to 90
effective work. There are no men kept
there, and If troops should he sent there
they would not know what to do with these
guns. The men who were there could not
get up steam to show the committee the
rise and fall Of these two guns.
AT Fort Wadsworth we found five eight
Inch guns, none ready for use, and they
will not be until some time in August.
These are all the direct-fire guns IN the
lower bay There are sixteen guns and a
mortar battery at the Hook. but to get
all the mortars and these guns in shape IL
work Were begun right away at least a
year would he required. At Fort Hamilton
We found but one teE-inch gun, which was
rot mounted"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

The first and final conference report OF
the fertilization appropriation bill was
made to the Senate and agreed to yester-
day. the important Senate amendments
were compromised. The House receded
entirely from the amendment increasing
the appropriation for fortifications and
seacoast defenses from S25O.000 to $500. 200,
and from that restricting the price OF oil.
tempered and annealed steel TO "a cents per
pound.
A partial conference report on the sun
dry civil appropriation bill was agreed to,
AIR. Allison explaining that the items still
in disagreement We're those covering public
buildings, arid lands, surveys of public
lands and participation in the Brussels eN-
position
A partial conference report on the post
office appropriation bill was approved. Mr..
Allison stated that the item as to con-
solidation of post Offices still open.
The confereas agreed TO the Senate pro-
vision granting SSo,0Og to the Oceanic
Steamship Company for carrying from San
Francisco to New Zealand and New South
Wales, by way of Honolulu, mails made up
in the United States for the Hawaiian Is
lands. the Australian colonies. New Gale
donia and islands in the Pacific.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

In the House yesterday afternoon Mr..
Phillips, chairman of the committee on la
bor called up his bill to create an indus
trial commission of twelve members. three
representatives each of labor agriculture,
manufacture and business, salaried at
So, 900. each group to have a legal adviser
at S5,oOU, the duties Of the commission to
be to investigate questions pertaining to
Immigration and the other subjects men,
toned and to recommend legislation to
Congress. The hin was opposed by MIR.
Bartlett (N. ", advocated by Messrs.
Henderson Qowa), Stewart IN. 81, Bel
KNAPP Qll), Howe On. W, but passed with
out opposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
MIR. FOWLE REJECTED,
The Senate After Doing That Made
Several CONTRIBUTIONS.

The Senate yesterday rejected the nomi-
nation of William H. Fowle. to be collector
of internal revenue for the sixth district
of Virginia. The two Senators from Viz
ginia were not consulted about the appoint
ment, besides which there were charges to
the effect that Mr.. Fowle would not make
a satisfactory official.
The Senate confirmed the following nomi-
nations:
Lieutenant Colonel Henry Clarke Corbin
assistant adiutant general to be assistant
adjutant general, with the rank of colonel;
Major Arthur Macarthur, Junior assistant
adjutant general, to be assistant adjutant
general. with the rank of lieutenant colo
mel; Henry c. Fink, Colorado to be re-
ceiver of public moneys al Montrose Col
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
CONDEMNATION PRINCIPLE.
Judge Cox Today Gives Some I'm.
Bortant Instructions.


portant Instructions.
In the matter of the condemnation of a
right of way for sewer in square 9D5
Judge Cox today instructed the appraisers
follows: The commission is instructed
that in awarding just compensation to the
owner Of the land through which it is
proposed to construct the sewer, they will
ascertain and determine how far his prop
erty will be diminished in value by the
construction Of said sewer, as a permanent
work. and will award such sum as will
compensate him for such iiminution of
value and for the value of any improve
ments in the nature of plumbing Oh drain
age that may be destroyed, and for any
temporary Inconvenience that may be suf-
fered by him in the process OF constructing
said sewer"
This case is the first one instituted by the
District Commissioners under the recent
act of Congress comforting upon them the
right to condemn land for public uses, and
the instructions given by Judge Cox today
are expected to form a precedent for ali
future cases of like character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Texas Declaration of Independence.

The state of Texas has made application
to the Department OF State for the original
Declaration of Independence adopted by
the delegates who met at Washington.
Texas, IN 1896, and initiated the long
struggle with Mexico which led to the in
dependence CT the lone star republic. just
how the document comes to be in the Gus
toGy OF the State Department is not clear
ly known, bat it is supposed TO have been
filed there in support of the credentials OF
the first commissioners sent TO the United
States by the short-lived republic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

Willards-F. j. Baker and J. W. Bartin-
dale. New York; r. B. Stubs and F.
Rance, New Orleans, La; H. G. Hamilton
and NJ. t. Evans, Youngstown, Ohio.
ONford-E. B. Peterson, New York; J. G.
Tilden. Boston, Mass; C. A. Rock, Atlantic
City, N. j.; w. n. Mitchell, Atlanta, Ga.
Hami!ton-J. R. Mcdonald, Boston, Mass
Florence Balance. Peoria, ILL.,
Cochran-W. H. kellogg, S. Dawson and
f. X. Dawson and wife, New York; c. II.
Gresvenor, Athens, Ohio.
Normandie-W. c. Squire and wife and
Miss A. Squire, Seattle. Wash; p. Bonnet,
Elizabeth, n. J.; +. II. Wilson, Brooklyn,
n. Y; w. A Smith, New York; o. n. john
son, Philadelphia, Pa.
Arlingtcn--S. L. Nicholas, Buffalo. n, Y:
Fl. M. Smith and G. II. Benjamin New
York; c. G. Walds, Cincinnati, Ohio: c. r.
Henderson, Omaha, Neb.; w. w. Baldwin,
Burlington, Ia.
Hillegrass, Philadelphia, Pa.
Raleigh.L: d; Tandy, r. Palmer and
Benson. C. Y. Wheeler; C. &. Baruette and
A. c. Simpson, New York; T. NJ. Rees,
Pittsburg. Pa: U. S. Grant, Philadelphia
Pa; g. A. Kendrich, Buffalo, n. Y; r.
McCulloch. st. Louis, Mo.
Shorehans-E. H. Sternherger and wife
and M. L. Sternberser and wife, jackson,
Ohio; ]. I. Kay, Pittsburg. Pa; F. l.. En-
cry Boston, MASS, T.. ". Logan, New
York; ]. H. Woolfollhe, Lexington, KY.
Riggs-E. E. Arnold and j. c. Eanrahan,
Providence. R. L.; w. IL Bedford, Brook
Ign, N. Y; ]. S. kiger, Trenton, N J.
Ebbitt-W. Hardness. Commodore Sicard
and Surg. g. V. Bradley, U. S. N; A Pen
rose, Salt Lake City. Utah; J. f Miller
New York; r. S. Johnston and wife, Phila-
delphia, Pa.
Johnson-W. P. Preble, jr., New York;
G. II. Frye, Brooklyn; M. K. Moore, At
lanta; A. e. Tatteler, New York; A Comes
jr.. New York; A. Frilot. Philadelphia; NJ
M. Fowler. New York; G. w. Short, jr
Brooklyn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Goldenbeq' g's,
@26-028 7th-796 k st.

At times yesterday the crowds
were larger than we could we'll
handle. At scarcely moment
throughout the day was there lull.
The day was one of the busiest we've
had since we came here.
The store seemed too small at
times.
The cash and bundle wrapping
service will be modernized in a few
weeks. Till then we ask you to over
look the Slight delays occasionally.
Bargains tomorrow are as great
and as many as ever.
There shall be no relaxation from
price cutting, SO. long as you like it.
In many instances where we are so
much lower in prices than others we
have bought lower.
Those Bargain Silks
are going out in hurry. Truly
wonderful values are they-never
have we quoted such prices. Phoenix
silks are fine silks, and these are
Phoenix nake-much less than
Phoenix usual prices.
2l-nch India Silks. In six different color
combinations no less than 3.c. yard
sold for that price about town. To go ut
15c. yard.
Black eros Grain sks-an extra heavy
quality for dresses which never sell for
less than 75c. 10 go ut
SOC. yard.
Extra HEAVY Rust ling TsfYatu
Siiks-eIccllent for understands and dust
ru;'fes-reiilly the best taifeta, which sells
regularly for Toe. and S5c. To go for one
day at
6cc ward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Made=lD sheets s. cases.

Look them over carefully-not a
wrong stitch anywhere. Perfect as
can be. And all this exactness adds
nothing to the price of these made
up things. Ali the worry of home
making skipped. The muslin would
cost what they're priced. Good
heavy quality.
1-yard Pillow Cases. 91sc each.
Bolster Cases, 23c
e. Sheets, 35c.
81 Sheets, SEQ.
10-4 Sheets, 50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
C.rsen City Mint To- Resume.

Tie United States mint at Carson City,
New, will resume refining operations about
July l. These operations were suspended
clle year ago, when a number Of the offk
Gals were arrested for irregularities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Mems FURNISHINGS.

This department is now in the
Seventh street store, to the right
just as you enter. We've made it
more convenient to the men folks.
Rare values here, and qualities and
styles just like the mems stores carry.
Special prices:
Mems Unlaundered Shirts, pure linen
bosom, reinforced back and shoulder and
cut full-sec. shirts for
35c-3 for $Iyoo.
MEMS Fine SILK Neckwear-the newest
eaects-which sell for 25c. around town-for
PIC. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

A pane of glass in the front window OF
Mrs. CANDLES store, at 18th and N streets
was broken Sunday night, and a box OF
cigars, three bottles OF wine and jar OF
candy were stolen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Few Men Have Done So
Much for the People of
Washington.
AGENEROUS GIFT
he HAS ESTABLISHED A GREAT MEDI
CAL INSTITUTION.
FREE MEDICAL ADVICE
Skilled Specialists in Every Branch
of Medicine Can Be Consulted
Absolutely Without Cost.

II You Are Tired of Paying big Fees
to Doctors, LIZ You Are Disguised
With Nnuse0us Doses and strong
Drugs, Ii You Want an Honest
Opinion on the Nature of Your Dis
ense, Why Not Spend Ii Minutes
With One of Munyon's Doctorst
You VIII He Told What AiIs You
and HsN to Get We'll without BE-
Ing Expected to Pay One Cent. You
Arc Under No obligation TO Buy
Medicine - Munyon's Remedies Are
Sold by All Druggists at 20 Cents q
Bottle.
If you have Catarrh any Throat Lung
Complaint call and receive free trial local treat,
m.iT. We positively cure Cafarrh.
Personal letters answered, with free medical ad-
vice, for any disease.
cIsen . 10 daily Monday and Thursday. q TO
s pm. Sundays, 10 to IL an. 7I3 I4th st.
n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

Arthur Burt is selling lots of good
Shoes for SIoo. Odd sizes of Misses
and Child's Russet and Kid Button.
Slippers and Oxfords.
1411 F ST.,
Next to Branch Post Office.
Oper Saturdays pm. my30&5e2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Pretty Wash Goods.

Think OF wash goods being re-
duced now-when every Use they
can be put to is urging you to them
If you want style-get any of
these. If you want exclusiveness-
if you want the best-help yourself
from these piles.
nos nssz Gp" s"orh this
including linen etrects-whch sell for 12Ec
everywhere. Here at
Oac. yard.
Linen CSlored Dotted Swisses. in 3 diff
ferent size dots-usuaI price, 12hc. Here
&c. yard.
pu Plain Navy; Black link and Light n:us
12ac Here at r
SIC. ward.
Handsome Fercaies. In green pink TAM
light blue brown. black and white stripes,
Ole yard.
Best Merrimac Stirring Prints.
&c. ward.
pretty figures. stripes and dots~l2lzc any
where you turn Hem at
&c. yard
Number 800 IOngcloth which usually
sells for 1Sc. yard. Here at
SI.2o piece of y wards.
Sheer White India Idnon-15r. quality
everywhere. Here ut
TIC. yard
French Black Batiste the regular DC
quality, for
IOc yard.
White Figured Piiue. in five different
patternS-nsne of which sell any whore for
less than lSc. Here at
Tic. yard.
Sheer White Corded SHiss-usual 1Sc
quality for
Jolc ward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

w. F. Funk reports that a lot Of tco.s
were stolen last night from tool box near
the Chinese legation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Among the Linen stock.

AT the best we can only print here
and there an item in the linen de
partment. Take the others for
granted-always bearing in mind
that LINEN here never means any
thing but pure flax. These few spe-
cial prices for tomorrow:
Extra Size Pure Linen Huck Towels-15c.
.usually-for
TIC. each.
Large and Heavy White Turkish Towels
TIC. each.
2OxiS-inch Linen Table Scarfs, unhemmed
usual 3Sc. cach-fOr
25c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
HEIGHT & COMPANY,
SIS Seventh Street.
Credit is
the rule here

and not the exception. We
make Our business credit
business. Nobody is asked to
pay cash, and pays it only be-
cause he or she wants to.
There's no difference between
cash and periodical payments
no difference in price. Our
liberal credit system is for those
people who cannot pay cash
down for their clothing, but
who can spare a little every now
and then.
Drop in and get our prices.
You'll find that no other store in
town equals them for 1ewness.
Mems Clothing.
We've simply made the price of some
nfe hundred Getaway Sack Suits, which
have been selling at 50 and $40, from
row until Saturday,
$50 each.
Chevot AMI Cassimeres, in splendid pat
terms, and they are in all sizes.
Fine Blne and Black Worstcd. very
fine Cashmere and fancy Worsted, fine
Ovcrl'laid Cheviot Suits, cut in frock
and sack STYLES. and in sizes to tit any
size man. Worth SIS. Fer
$40 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Skirts & Suits Reduced,

skirts & Suits Reduced.
We might wait Until later. but
why not now when you need them
most. We know you won't find a
prettier lot of suits and skirts in town
every one gathered with care as to
style and quality.
Hrocaded Mohair Skirts. in fifteen DIFF
fer"nt pretty designs, stitfcned and velvet
bound. Reduced from 81 to
S2.45 each.
Fine Crash Linen Blazer Suits, trimmed
with small paarl button. large sleeve and
skirt. Reduced from $3.50 TO
S2.OS each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
p y ..MOSESAAosSDs

F St, cor. IIth- I Storage. ed near N.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

v. L. MOSES x SONS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Three OHicers Retired,

]. w. Barriger, corps Of subsistence U.
8. A; Capt. q. o. Gilmore. eighth cav
airy, and Capt James Ulio, second infan-
try, have been retired.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-12-05
BRUTUS WAS SMART.
Knew When the Conversation Tohehed
on His Battle with BruIn.

Knew When the Conversation Tohehed
on His Battle with BruIn.
A writer in the American Fielt tells
of a fight between a black bear md a
mongrel cur that could boast lot of
lineage or personal appearance. Hput
up a game fight, however, only b be
worsted in the end by a powerful stoke
of bruins paw. When the bear WIS dis
patched by the dogs master / was
found that Brutus, the dog, WIS very
badly used up, and he presentedl sorry
appearance. He was carefullYnursed
back TO health and strength agtin, and
proved useful in many a huntitg expe-
dition. Some time after the Digs adj
venture with the bear, n of tie party
Col. B.-left, home and rfnaincd
away for several years. Wht he re-
turned he found Brutus an UldR0g, bear
ing his honorable scars with he sedate
dignity of a worthy pensionet At first
the dog did not recognize tn colonel;
the memory Of old associatin seemed
bIotted out. One day, aftS having
been home about a week, Cobb. and his
brothers were sitting togetbr talking
CT old times, while Brutus Ia near by,
apparently doing. During he CONVEX
sation the incident wherein rutus was
s. badly used up by the bear was
brought up; that memoraIe hunting
exploit was gone over, ami the cour-
ageous conduct of the dog etolled as it
had been years before. Thsold dog re-
manned quiet while the evhts of the
first bear hunt were beini discussed,
until his fight with bruin tas reached.
At this point Brutus jumed up and
sprang toward Col. B. in dhonstratiye
recognition, slowing that had heard
the conversation, and thahis memory
had been awakened by t~hrecouneing
of the unfortunate experisce With the
bear
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-12-05
T n GALE,

The north wind dashed the leaping sea
Across the vessels track;
The foam flew far and the sky was wild
With hurrying storm clouds black.
Hard by the helm the master stood
Bail out! Bail out!" cried he,
"For shame 1t were if & topping wave
Shoul bury us in the sea-"
But the wind blew loud, and louder yet;
And the combing waves ran high;
With never a rift in the oceans rim,
Or a CLEAN in the angry sky.
And the sailors murmured under breath
At the never-ending fear;
Till the master marked their sullen mood
And answered loud and clear:
eye sang when the breezes were soft and
fair.
We were merry when waves were still.
But brave men laugh at the whistling gale
And bend 1t % their will.
Better TO sink in the hollow deep
Beneath the pillows foam
With a heart untouched with craven fear
That die of ease at home!
Il shipped a crew for a stormy sea,
OF stout and stalwart menu
And so, at the fire of his flashing eyes,
Their quenched hearts burned again.
A day and a night they labored n
A day and a night in fear;
When they heard a sound in the vessels
track
OF he breakers fierce and near.
'Now God be with you, one and all,
Who gives us pardon free,
For woe to the ship that falls between
The steep rock and the seal"
Then, from the blacklist cloud of all,
A sudden %lightning's stroke,
Like the finger of God to point the way,
Across the darkness broke.
A turn of the helm in the masters hand
A pull on the straining rope
And the good ship into safety rode,
Through the surf-bound strait of hope.
And wife and child at the landing stood
To greet the coming sail;
40, sweeter is home, and love, and rest,
For the memory of the gale!"
Isaac o. Rankin, in Springfield CMass.)
Republican.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-12-05

surprised by a band of Indians, who be-
gan to shower arrows at him from the
top of the wall. He must have seen that
they could not descend so steep a cliff.
but instead CT retreating across tie
open vale out of the reach of their ar
rows, he sought refuge under the bluh.
Here, for a time, he was secure A line
of redskins stood upon the wall ready
to fill his back full of arrows the mo-
ment he started to fly, while others
with clubs, tomahawks and rocks be-
gan the work of crumbling the shelf
like wall away in order to reach their
victim. For nearly an hour the wild
yells of the bloodthirsty hair filters
filled his ears and froze his blood. At
first the falling debris dropped some
feet in front of him, but as the Indians
by constant stamping and beating
wore the projecting shelf away the
broken rock began to pile high in front
of him, and rolling about his feet
threatened to bury him alive. Now the
red villains, hanging over the wall, be-
gan to send rrows at him. The cloud
Of dust made by the falling rock and
dirt made it impossible for the conduc-
tor to use his rifle when the Indians
poked their painted faces owe the wall.
The most he could do was to discharge
his rifle at random occasionally to show
them that he was still alive and fight
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-12-05
A TINY HERMIr's HOME.
Established Either In the G~otdourod o

Established Either In the Gotdeurod OF
in a Willow Tree.
After a hen matches her chickens she
has to scratch around to keep her fam.
lily comfortable. Each chick, though
small, has a big appetite, and, unless it is
supplied, the N other is annoyed by
numerous doletul complaints. Ia
search of worms, insects and seeds she
often leads her brood for long distances
through the tall, wet grass. BY day
they are often exposed to danger from
hawks, cats and dogs; they may get un.
der the heavy foot of a horse, a pig or a
man. In the night they may be
snatched by skunks, minks, owls or
thieves. The pleasure of eating, grow
ing, playing and becoming acquainted
with so many new things is often
marred by privation, accident or the
arrival of enemies.
Quite different is the early life Of
Seesid, who one fine morning burst
through the tough wall of his tiny shell,
to find himself already provided with a
comfortable house barely large enough
to turn over in. Seesid had no mother
TO bring him food or to help him find o
living; his room had neither doors nor
windows, and none was needed, for he
can neither see nor could he travel, II
opportunity were offered. He is blessed
with a hearty appetite and is we'll pro
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-12-05

search of the faithful old canine, but
returned home after a long and weary
round of inquiry without news of the
dog.
The next day two men were rowing
on the Mississippi river in search OF
the odds and ends that float about on
the surface of all busy streams and un-
der the big Merchants bridge that
spans the tide at st. Louis they found
the dead body of a dog. 1t was Rover.
Whether the dog had fallen into the
river by accident, or whether he had
deliberately committed suicide from
sheer grief over the death of his little
master, no one can ever tell. But the
last explanation of Rover's death seems
the most likely one, because, as you
will remember, Rover was an excellent
swimmer.