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was said until I got nearly half way to
Fourteenth Street There were several
persons standing near the two men who
were quarreling. As went toward Four
teenth Street the crowd increased /
walked right on toward the crowd, where
the man was using the vilest language.
/ heard the large man say something,
but / can't say what. The small man
drew the knife from his hip pocket. At
that time the big man was about feet
away. / was about 1-2 feet from the
man when he drew the knife, and had
to go by near the iron railing on the south
side of the Wyatt Building. The man
with the knife was a little, insignificant
looking fellow. / had no particular OBJ
ject in view when i walked up Street;
was just walking. When the little man
fell both men were out in the street
DR.. Ritchie Stone was then called by
the Government in rebuttal, and said: II
did not see any knife about Rye's body
when he fell
George w. Silsby was next called, and
said:
Il knew Rye; saw him the day he was
shot: he was in my Office about 1920 a.
M he had business with me; he gave me
an order TO SELL
Miss Sommerville was then recalled by
Mr. Worthington to locate her position
more definitely. while the alteration was
going on. Before the counsel had an op-
portunfy 20 ask her the question she vol
unteered the Information that she was on
northeast corner of F and Fourteenth
Streets. She was then closely examined
by Mr.. Davis as to whom she conversed
with since she left the witness stand. ~
w b Hibbs, the broker. testified as
follows:
I knew Rye: he came to my office on
the morning he was shot; he only remain
ed few minutes; there was nothing in
his manner that attracted my attention"
Mr.. Middough, the manager of w. H.
Grose, the dealer in second hand articles
from whom 1t was supposed the defend
ant. Canty. purchased the weapon with
which he killed Rye was called and said
that after careful examination he could
not find any record of the sale.
b. c. Waller testified that when Rye was
falling his right hand was up in the air
and open. there was no knife in 1t.
Colonel Akers, when called to the stand,
testified: II saw Rye when he was fall
Ing. His hands were open and there was
nothing in them"
Charles Morgan, messenger boy. tes-
titled: when first saw Rye he was in
watching him and nothing fell from either
hand"
DR.. W. T. Birch testified: when Rye
was shot I was In the driveway of F
Street was walking west. I saw the
man who was shot, He was u feet from
the Wyatt building curb. facing DR..
Stones Office. I saw Rye's left hand after
the third shot: 1t was raised to his breast.
His right hand was not raised so high.
helped to raise the body. / saw no knife
there. raised the body at the hips. DR..
Dislay assisted on the opposite side.
heard someone say something about
something dropped
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sEMMARy's GOLDEN JUBILEE.
President Mckinley Pronfses to
BE Present,

Arrangements for the celebration of
the semi-continental of the Williamsport
Dickinson Seminary are so far completed
as to indicate that the event will be the
most important in the history Of the insti-
tuition. bringing together a large number
of distinguished persons and crowding
the city with former students.
Bishop Bowman, the senior bishop Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, and
Bishop Vincent, of Chautauqua fame;
Gen. ]. F. Rushing. of Trenton. N. J.;
Gov. Hastings; Attorney General McCor-
mick; Judges Rhone, Metzger, and Furst
Hon. 7. H. Murray; DR.. g. E. Reed, of
the same State; Hon. D. A. De Almond,
Of Missouri. and many other distinguish
ed men will be present to participate.
President Mckinley has assured the COM
mittee that he will be present IL public
business will allow.
The forty-six classes will hold re-un-
ions and large numbers of old students
will join them. The special jubilee exer-
cises Will begin Tuesday morning, June
IA, with addresses of welcome by Mayor
Mansel, of Williamsport, and President
Gray, of the Seminary and close We'd
nesday night with a banquet.
Excursion rates over the various rail-
roads win be furnished upon application
to President Gray.
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high at Gloucester. and will probably be
given tug for use as a patrol boat
New York is the main point in the Third
district Commander Wells L. Field is
in charge. with the monitors Nahanf and
Jason, manned by New York naval mill
tia, on guard, and the converted yachts
Aileen. Free Lance, Restless and Viking
doing patrol duty at the mine fields. The
monitor Mahopac will, when ready, be
stationed at the eastern entrance of Long
Island Sound. Newport. which is in this
district. has the converted yacht Hist on
patrol duty.
In the Fourth district Lieut. Command
er Ruder has on duty at Fort Monroe the
Philadelphia, which was formerly an ice
boat at Philadelphia, and which was leas-
ed to the Government by that city for 81.
He also has yacht which is being fitted
up at the League Island navy yard and
will have monitor to anchor at the
mouth of the Delaware river.
Commander c. T. Hutchins, of the Fifth
district, has the wrecking tug ]. D. Jones,
which will go on duty in day or two
for patrol duty in the Chesapeake
In the Sixth district Lieut.. Commander
Conway H. Arnold has two tugs, recent
ly purchased at Charleston, which are
| nearly ready for service at that port and
at Savannah.
Lieut. Commander C. c. Cornwen, of
the seventh district, which covers Key
West and Tampa, has no boats as the
North Atlantic; squadron assures the
| safety of those points.
In the Eighth district, the headquarters
| of which are at Galveston, Lieut. Com
| mander A. B.?Waddams has the monitor
Potomac stationed at the mouth of the
Mississippi Riyer. The tugs Choctaw,
Powhatan and Tacoma are being fitted
up at Pensacola for use along the Gulf
coast. aSr5
Chief Engineer George w. Dixon was
detached from the Naval Auxiliary Board
yesterday and ordered to the navy yard.
A telegram was received by the board
from Boston. stating that DIR. w. Seward
Webb's yacht, the Elfrida, reported
wrecked on Barnaby Island, In the st.
Lawrence, is all right, and is on her way
to the Brooklyni navy yard. DR.. Webb
has offered the yacht to the Government
at its own price.
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YACHTS FOR COAST GUARD
Ten Pleasure Craft Inspected
By the Naval Ioard.
THE MONITORS ON GUARD
OF the VesreIs Inspected Nearly All
of Them BeloLg to Wealthy Citf-
xcns of New York, and May BE of
Valuable Service as Patrol Boats.
List of the Available Ones.

New York. June 2.-Ten more yachts,
which may be added to Rear Admiral Err
ben's harbor patrol fleet, were inspect
ed yesterday. Nearly all of the yachts
are owned by prominent New Workers,
and several of them have been offered to
the Government before. The boats in
spected were:
The Sylvia, which is owned by Edward NJ.
Brown, former commodore of the New York
Yacht Club, and which was the flagship OF the
feet during the international races of 1893.
The Shearwater, owned by Henry Wolcott,
brother of Senator Wolcott of Colorado
The Stranger, owned by Mrs. Mary Lewis,
daughter of the late Moses Taylor.
The Eugenia, owned by A. j. Cassatt, oil fhiia-
dephia.
recently sold the Sovereign to the Government
The Rival, owned by Gen. C. c. Dodge.
The Neaira, owned by Charles A. Gould.
The Cosette. owned by Charles A. Tatum.
The Lagonda, owned by S. II. Austin, jr.
The Althea, owned by 7. Edwin Ward.
While these yachts have been inspected,
It does not follow that they will be bought
by the Government. No decision has yet
been reached in regard to the purchase
of the five yachts and five tugs, list of
which was sent to Washington several
days ago in response to request from
Secretary Long.
These five yachts and five tugs comprise
all the boats which the Government con-
templates buying at this time. When
they are added to the coast patrol iieet.
and the other vessels now being fitted up
are in service, 1t is believed that ample
protection will be afforded.
Since the bill became a law authorizing
the enlistment of Naval Militia and maxi
Ing an appropriation of 100000 for the
purchase of vessels for the patrol Of :he
coast, the work has been organized In the
eight districts into which the coasts has
been divided, and nearly all OF the boats
have been assigned to their stations.
Beginning with the New England coast.
Commander Smith w. Nichols, who is in
charge Of the First District, has the moni-
Tor Montauk, manned by the New jersey
Naval Militia. on duty at Portland, Me.
When additional yachts are purchased
one or two Of them will be assigned to pa
troll the Maine coast
At Boston. which is the headquarters
of the Second District, Commander Nell
son, U. s. N. retired. who has relieved
Commander Colby. formerly In charge.
has the monitor Catskill and the armed
ferryboats Governor Russell and East
Boston. He also has the monitor Le-
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Between 10 and II.
Shit waisis, E3c.

Between. 10 and II o'clock we will let
you have the choice of an immense lot
of shirt waists. of pretty lawns. and
percales-in a greater variety OF
attractive patterns than you would
imagine possible-the latest creations
Of the season-for only 43 cents. II
every woman In town could know what
a rare bargain offering 1t is the store
couldn's hold the crowd that would
come for them. As it is now, we can
easily see In, our minds eye the wild
scramble that will ensue during this
hour IN the morning. From former ex-
periences, when values not so great
were offered, we couldn't find 1t possi-
ble to walt upon everyone. the rush
was SO immense.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Service. at Fox Home.tead.

Yesterday morning fifty Of the delegates
to the International Jubilee of Spiritual
lists assembled at the house formerly oc-
cupied by the celebrated Fox family. at
Hydesville, N. T.. where. it Is said, the
original spirit raps were produced fifty
years ago. A solemn service was con-
Quoted, under the direction Of Mrs. Cora
L ". Richmond. Of this city. Addresses
were delivered by Mrs. Richmond. J. J.
Morse of England, Fred Willis Of Roch-
ester, N. Y. Judge Thompson of Fuller
ton, Neb., Mrs. Cadwallader of Philadel-
phia, w. J. Colytlle of New York and
Francis Bailey woodling of this city. The
exercises were closed by the delegates
joining hands and singing Should Old
Acquaintance Be Forgot" followed by 2
benediction by Mrs. Richmond. 1t Is said
that rappings were heard during the SER
vices.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
SAW RYE DRAW A knife
Miss Roberta Sommervihe Tes'
titles in the Canty Trial.
TELLS A STARTLING STORY
She Says That She Heard Rye Curse
CaDty, and Saw the Former Draw
Long knife-She Identihes the
Knife i'm Evidence as the One
Rye Had.

The attendance at the Canty trial this
morning was very much smaller than on
yesterday when 1t was expected that
there would be some startling develop
ments.
Mrs. Canty, the mother Of the defen-
dant, who was absent from the proceed
ings yesterday, was present this morning
and appeared much refreshed by the rest
taken.
AS soon as the court convened Mr..
Worthington stated that only yesterday
he learned of new witness who was
present at the shooting and asked that he
be allowed to introduce her at this time.
There was no objection offered by Mr..
Davis and the witness was called.
Miss Roberta Sommerville, of Sterling.
Va, was then sworn and said: II do not
, know the defendant did not know
Rye. On the day-o of the shooting I left
Ninth and + Streets at I1:50 and went
toward the Treasury. l walked moder-
ately fast. When / got to Fourteenth
Street 1 saw a crowd. L noticed a small
man and a large man on the corner OF
Fourteenth and Streets. The small
man had on a long coat and had a large
open knife in his right hand near his hip
and was shaking his left hand at the big
man. passed on and soon heard shot.
then looked and saw the small man fall
in the street"
The witness was then handed the knife
in evidence and demonstrated how Rye
held it in his hand just before the shoot
ing.
On cross-examination Miss sommervilie
said:
ION the morning of the shooting at 3
o'clock went to see friend. Miss Clara
Mills, at the corner Of Virginia Avenue
and Thirteenth Street; she was not at
home and 1 went to the Bradley school
to see her; when left the Bradley school
1 went down Maryland Avenne to Seventh
Street, took a car and rode to Pennsyl-
vania Avenue. got transfer and went
as far as Ninth Street there I paid anoth-
er fare on the Metropolitan Road and
rode as far as F Street; got transfer.
but did not ride up Street; / was go
ing to have lunch at Jarvis on Ninth
Street, but abandoned this idea: also
intended to go shopping at the Boston
House. but passed on as l did not want
! to be inconyenienced with bund-
les at lunch"
Miss Sommerville was then asked to re-
peat the language she heard Rye using,
| but declined to do SO and she was allow
ed to write It down on q piece Of paper.
/ 1t was then shown to counsel and the tu-
ry and court. The words written were
- liar and son
y II, soil .
The evening times., 1898-06-02
THIRTY-FIvE LOST.
DisastrOus Ending of a Voyage I,
the Arctic Eldorado.

Seattle, Wash, June 1.-The steamer
City of Kingston arrived here from Vic
toria yesterday afternoon with twenty
seven survivors of the schooner Jane
Gray, which sailed from this port on May
IS with fifty-four passengers and a crew
of eight. bound for Norton and Kotxebue
Sounds, Alaska. and the Kiondike- OF
the sixty-two on the vessel thirty-five
went to the bottom of the sea
1t was on this vessel that Major Ingra-
ham sailed with the Alaska expedition,
organized by Prince Luigi, of Italy. and
two of the Italian party were among the
lost. Sa
The evening times., 1898-06-02

Mr.. p. Ketcham Of Pike City, Cal. says:
..During my brothers late sickness from
sciatic rheumatism. Chamberlain's Pain
Balm was the only remedy that gave him
any relilk" Many others have testified
to the prompt relief from pain which this
liniment affords. 3Vt sale by Henry
Evans. Wholesale al retail druggist, -
F Street northwest Ind Connecticut Ave-
nue. and = Street northwest. and 10
MARYLAND Avenue Il ktheast.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Long pants suits, &

Boys long pants suits. In sixes
large enough to fit small-sized men,
made Of strictly all-wooi materials
which are carefully tailored and guar
anteed to fit as well as any suits you
can buy-will be offered tomorrow for
$2. "a is the regular value.
Also from to 2 o'clock.
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Hecht & Company.
Tan 0'Shanters, E.

A lot of boys Tam O'shanters. in
washable duck and galatea cloth.
some with pure silk embroidered
bands. detachable sweatbands; also
boys crash Golf Caps-lined and taped
worth &c., will go for 15c.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Donation. for Soldier sick.

The hall of the Legion Of Loyal Wo-
men, No. As Tenth Street northwest, will
be open every day from 10 a. m. to II m
for the purpose of receiving donations OF
reading matter of all kinds. delicacies fol
the sick, etc. Anything that will add tc
the comfort of the soldiers at Camp Al
ger win be acceptable. and will be for.
warded TO them promptly.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Flowers, ! and lsi.h

Tomorrow We seast the. BALI rolling
with the offering ofSwo immense lots
Of flowers. consisting Of daisies. roses.
violets, velvet geraniums, forget-nie-
nots. lilies of the valley, wreaths and
foliage-which we1o1erHat SC. and 1Sc.
respectively. The flowers are Of the
most natural sort-imitate nature per-
fectly. You couldn't buy them for
less than double, these prices else
where-and many Of them are worth
even more.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Hecht & Company.
We will offer the extraordinary and marvellous
Beyls' s1its, Dc.

A lot Of boys fne. wash suttp Of Ga--
latea cloth. finished with plain colored
collars-and neatly trimmed with an
chor hgures-wil1 go tomorrow for &c.
These suits are male weil--and In
tended for wear as well as,lodlks. The
boy will be- fixed for the 8um1her with
a couple Of them.
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1t is pointed out that knowledge of this
character would be to the disadvantage
of the American feet in case of war with
any other nation than Spain, and it is not
proposed 70 permit such superiority.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Ribbons, lG yard.

Consisting Of all the light shades Of
plain, all silk taffeta.s moire taffeta.
and fancy checks. Roman stripe tanetas
II l-2 inches wide and worth Sc.
yard.
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be ofEered -forss cents that are worth
not Q penny less than two dollars. We
call your, naFticular attention to the
perfect hang and fine dt-you've sell
dom seen better.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Ribbons, 4Hc yard.

Consisting of moire ribbons in all the
leading shades of the season-ribbons
which are worth almost triple.
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&c hats. &c.

Lot Of ladies' 3ldef abd white straw
hats, including Ne4fontan, tap rough
and plain braids-alI shapes-to go for
&c. each. "a s,Jst
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Ladies' vests. SIC

A lot Of Ladies' Ribbed Vests. with
taped neck and sleeves, comes to us at
price which permits us to offer you
the choice tomorrow for only 1-2c.
The value Is very unsual. indeed. and
ought to send every woman in WASH
ington here tomorrow.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Boys saiIsr suits, 0c..ti )
fALSO FROM 2 ToD3. \.

A-'o rt.oM .0o'
Tomorrow we will offer a lot Of boys
blue flannel blouse sailor suits, neatly
trimmed with white and red braid-in
all sizes, from TO 10 years-which are
regularly sold at $2-for only 6ec. /.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Underwear, Sc

Mems ing honeycomb balbriggan
shirts and drawers-a large variety Of
colors-excellent value even at 50c.-
also on sale ;from to q.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Gowns, Sc.

Lot Of ladies' lace and embroidery
trimmed muslin gowns-elegantly fin
ished-made to sell for 69c. and 75c--
for 39c.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Linen crash sklrts &c.

Choice Of this entire lot of ladies'
stylish linen crash skirts for only CSC,
which are the very same qualities
that you have always paid S1.9s for.
These have all the marks OF the most
careful makng-fit as only good gar
ments can.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Between z and ;.
Cefsets, M.

Tomorrow we put on sale big lot
Of Ladies' Summer Corsets, in short
and long legnths, extra well honed and
for only 19c.
The evening times., 1898-06-02

Continuing. Miss Sommerville said:
II was attracted by the crowd when
was at the corner of F and Thirteenth
Streets. but did not hear anything that
The evening times., 1898-06-02

rour credit il good At Lanspurrs Fur.
Affurs@ Houss.s nth and = sts. oc3-6
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Saspenders, lie.

Entire surplus stock Of a suspender
maker has been secured and for an
hour you shall have the choice of Soc.
values forsllc. On sale between and
4 o'clock also.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
CAVALRY IT CAMP itgIR
The Troopers Drill and Execute
the Movements Well.
THE INvALIDS cONVAtEsCING

several Of the Hospitals Have Been
Removed to HisEer Ground-Rand
Ceneerts ead RaaebspI-The LIZ
s.er ouestier centia.esete Cause
Frictiss. sa.sssss
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Silk waists, SIS

A lot Of Ladies' Stylish Silk Waists,
of black and colored India silk-made
in the most fashionable manner-will
be offered for s2.9S. You couldn't buy
them for less than $3.50 at any other
time.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Between Il and Il.
Brownie OveraIIs. Ne.

Lot of little boys blue denim Brow
ME" oyeralls-made with aprons-for
10 cents.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Hats, nc.

80 dozen ladies. short. back sailors,
and children's- 4eghHT fats to go fori
lie. each. - s -
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Drawers, nHc

A lot of neatly-tucked drawers will
be offered tomorrow for only II 1-2c
pair. II they were selling for double,
you wouldn't get any better made,
more carefully finished garments.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Ladies' duck suits, Sis

A lot of Ladies' Plain White Duck
Suits and Linen Crash Suits; skirts
have deep wide hem, and are made
full, finished with bound seams-will
go for s1.ss. $3.50 is nearer the real
value.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Bicycle suits, $l.9S.

Lot of ladies' plain and plaid covert
bicycle suits-some neatly braided
will be sold from 10 to II and to 4
o'clock for sl.9S.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Hecht & co,nps.sy.
Hecht & Company.

will prove the great benefit resulting to yoa
As sebtys sell, and during the business hours
values which cannot help crowding the
The privilege Of having purchases extended buyer
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Between | and 2.
Chld's hose, 3Hc

A lot of children's fast black ribbed
Hose. of splendid quality-fuii of worth
and satisfaction-will go tomorrow for
3 l-2 pair. Mothers should take ad-
vantage of the offering-and buy for
the childrens vacation time.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Corset covers, 9Hc.

VOISet COSeIS, 1HC.
We will offer you the choice of lot
OF ladies' corset covers-which are
neatly trimmed with embroidery, and
very carefully finished-for only 1-2c
during this one hour tomorrow-no
longer. though.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Boys pants, eHc.

Lot of boys covert cloth pants-will
go between II and 12-for l-2 cents
a pair-though they're worth double.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Underwent, Bc. !, !

Lot Of mems baihfjggap and derby
ribbed undershirts and. drawers IN
broken sixes-splendidlyt made and
carefully finished-mobt Qf them worth
DC. will go tomorrow fol 1sc-
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Golf stockings, Sc.
Men's shirts, %c.

"A. smalI lot of mems white muslin
unS Gered shirts, with pure Anen
bosom. Ind ali seams re-enforced-but
only In sizes II. II IL and 1s-wfli go;
The evening times., 1898-06-02

The letter inclosed check on a local
bank for So cents. 1t was accompanied
by a letter from the child's mother. in
closing a larger check, and notifying
Colonel Kittleson that the ladies of Moline
had prepared a quantity of delicacies and
sent them by express.
An answer signed by the entire meg
bership of the regiment will be sent.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Madras boWS,,Ac

Choice Of mems madras, shield bows.
for turn down collars, regular Il 1-2c.
sort-for &c. tomorrow.
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Night shirts, sc.

A lot of 55 mems fancy embroidered
night shirts. few Sizes missing and
some slightly soiledr made of extra
fine muslin, our regular &c. value-for
The evening times., 1898-06-02
Duck skirts, Nc.

Lot of ladies' heavy white duck
skirts, with S-inch hem-will be sold
for 69 cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-13
GEN. WHEELER
DEFENDS SHAFTER
Says That the Criticisms Upon Him
Were Very Unjust.
HAD A HARD TASK TO PERFORM.
He Was Carrying on Two Fights -
once aud Had Ia BE Where He
Could See Both-iie Managed
the Whole AFFAIR EfficieDtly.

NASHVILLE. TENN. August Post
master A. Willis received a letter from
General Joe Wheeler to-day. dated San
tiago de Cuba. July q, ls9S. in which
General Wheeler says, referring TO
newspaper reports concerning General
Shafter
Il think the criticisms upon General
Shafter were very unjust lie has had
hard task. and has performed II success
fully and well lie is a man OF more han
ordinary brain power and administrative
ability. The criticism that he did not
place himself on the firms line is ridicu-
lous as on July LIST he was carrying on
two fights 20 the same time-one az Caney
and one az san Juan, he had some re-
serves. and had 10 place himself whore
he could see both nights and manage
the whole affair. which he did efficiently.
with very high regards.
Truly. your friend.
(Signed) JOSEPH WHEELER.