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Evening star., 1898-05-30
Dennis Canty Continues to Testify
in His Own Defense.
4 LONG CROSS EXAMINATION
Frequent Clashes Of Counsel Over
Material Points Raised.
G A NTY'S FEAR OF RYE

Decoration day events drew very largely
upon the crowds which have been daily
attending the Canty trial, with the result
that at the opening Of the proceedings this
morning there were few more than a score
of persons in the court room. Mrs. Canty
was the first woman to appear. Her face is
losing the strained, anxious look it wore
during the early days of the trial and today,
despite the mugginess of the weathsr, she
seemed Wyacious and cheerful. Following
her came the prisoners mother, dressed in
deepest black, his sister and his father.
They sat In their accustomed seats await
Ing the prisoner s-a
The accused came into court shortly after
Io O'Clock and warmly greeted his wife,
ne look the vacant chair at her left side
ana LOT Few moments they whispered to-
sether. Ihen they remained silent and
Canty sat with his legs crossed and hands
ciasped around his right knee, watching
the opening OF the case. The leading coun-
sci on both sides were late Messrs. Worth
1ngton, Davis and Shillington following
Judge Cole into court at ten minutes past
10 o'clock Crier Joyce uttered the sing
song OyeZ and the court opened Wit
nesses IN the room who had not been ex-
amined were ordered to retire.
Some Corrections.
your homer" said Mr.. Worthington,
Mr.. Canty desires ,,tRke the stand to
make certain correctjsps ~ evidence given
by him. nk I'D
Il want to say" sA4d the accused. with
regard to the statemsSyaa. Sa flat kept the re-
voiver In wardrobee that the fact is there
Is no wardrobe. In mv heuse. It was kept
IN drawer in smaH dresser"
q 1t&l.
he purchased it, but thought it is either
No. LOOT or 1909 E strsst northwest. 1t
was bought about four years ago. He was
then living on Grant5p}AeH
Cross-eXaminedeb by AbaDayis. he stated
that on the morningbnff the homicide he
TOOK the pistol and CARRIED it from home
In his right hand tr0dsepspOcket. Revert
ing to the question akifo the prisoners life
insurance. asked onis Saturday last, Mr..
Davis inquired If CaAty called at the in
surnnce office on F street before the homi-
eide on the morning of the same day. The
witness replied that he was not there on
the morning of March IA. After he left
home he drew so from the Columbia Bank
and returning home, gave the amount to
his wife.
At this point Mr.. Davis arose and an
nounced to the court that on reflection he
thought 1t right to ask a certain question
OF the witness. He suggested that 1t might
De proper to have the jury retire.
Mr.. Worthtngton at cnce rose and said
that the defense win stand upon their
strict rights in the premises. He said the
object OF the district attorney was to bring
out certain facts with regard to dihcul-
ties the witness has had with other
The fact that maj, IL lighting man
or IS known as one who Is quick 70 resen.
an insult has nothing to do with his credi-
oiiity as II Witness. Only matter az to
creoip'nty can be brought out and the de-
iense OBJECTS to such line OF questions
Judge Cole ruled In favor Of the prosecu-
Evening star., 1898-05-30
PARTICULARLY UNFoRTrN.rr
Necessary to Lay Up the katahdfn for
Repairs Frequently,

The ram Katahdin has been particularly
unfortunate since she was put into com.
mission at the outbreak OF the present
war. There seems to be something wrong
with her machinery and II has been nee
essary to lay her up two or three times FOR
repairs. She is now In drydock At Boston,
undergoing extensive repairs II is re-
ported that there are defects in her piston
reds, which will take at least week 10
repair, and IL Is possible that she NAV re-
quire some new machinery. The Katahd,n
forms part of the naval neet assigned 70
the defense of the New Dngl4nd coast.
She viii probably be ready for service
again In week or ten days
Evening star., 1898-05-30
Bargain Spot No. a.
Uewelry.)

J
The importer'has just sailed for
Europe, leaving his little remain
ing stock here. Two hints of the
bargains secured:
OH, for Buckle Sets, each consisting of front
and back buckles ard slides. Made in
plain gold, Oxid;zed silver. French enamel and
jewel effects. Values are Sf.J0 to $3.50.
nMC instead Of 4Sc yard for best Black Vel
vet Betting with braid back. And only
19c yard for the red. white and blue betting.
Evening star., 1898-05-30
Bargain Spot No. 5.
tMillinery.)

Pattern Hats from a New York
firm who make a specially OF sup
plying milliners.
UThe remaining stock-231 Trimmed Hats
Were secured by the PaIais Royal representa-
tive at absurd prices. We can offer SD AZ
,fcice for ST. 10 and. .............. ~SerO
Evening star., 1898-05-30
Bargain Spot No. 3.

Makers surplus stock OF Ladies'
Summer-weight Union Suits,
Vests, Pants and Hose.
D'The Ribbed Union Suits are worth zoe to
Csc; the Silk-finished Lise Vests are 35c value;
the Black Gauze Lisle Hose, with double soles
@ r,Ine Gh,,el speed for 0n, nseiS are ais" 2Sc
Evening star., 1898-05-30
Decorated by the Empero,.

MI D. W. Stevens, councillor of the ia
panese legation, has received from his
majesty the Emperor of Japan the second
order Of the Rising Sum- This order has
been conferred upon one other foreigner,
ana Is given to those only upon whom his
majesty wishes to confer a special marx
of his distinction.
Evening star., 1898-05-30
Bargain Spot No. 9.
Nlcn's Underwear.)

(Mcns Unde rwear)
A season Of low priced gar
ments this. The importer was
stuck with the following sum-
mer weights:
GJFBest French Balbriggan Shirts and Draw
ers Silk k-striped Isle Shirts and Drawers; Cos
sSmer Wool Shirts. 81 to $1.25 valnes Mm,
Evening star., 1898-05-30
SOC for Various S1 COrsets.

allowed to quote the and makers of these Cor
sets the 5otdoten would be gone before night We
they well known best Core white black
gray, pink and blue that sizes 8 short long
medium, assuring satisfactory fitting OF mne
Evening star., 1898-05-30

Lot 3 contains the high-grade Ideal Waists.
made to retail at S1.5O to $2.25. Perfection of
materials. style, finish and fit Choice i'm
for only ............. 1SN
Evening star., 1898-05-30

nOH/ , yard for 40-Inch Lawns, in black
AS/2S white, cream and forty-two cO,ors,
to ''foundat tions' 10 the wash dress
goods told of above.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

II matters little what 1t Is that yol want
whether a situation or a seryant-a want"
ad In The Star will reach the person who
can I'LL your need.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

Lot contains a lesser number of 81 and 81 Ok
Waists, with sprinkling of 'drummers
samples worth more money. Choice en-
Evening star., 1898-05-30

S~ yard for domestic Dimities. .6a;c yard
for figured Lawns. .1212c for Madras.
12lac for figured Organizes. .1sc for white
Pique. :. Thousands OF pieces in all.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

SHS lot being appreciated by ladies who
to limit the cost of their undegarments Fy Nansook and
Cambria pieces, trimmed with 1aintest of
cries such usually sell at $75 2oS apiece here only
for choice Dainty women buying anus of them. The
thousands of today will be materially night
Wednesdays visitors will fare well those who call
And sc bargains be expected again this year. None
such have beenhere for years previous to now.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

ndDc 25c and BIC yard for good, better and
~ best imported Madras, the ideal mate
rial for shirt waists
Evening star., 1898-05-30

SO nm for IL yards OF the Sc Black Tafrets
Silk, saving You 81 10.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

n6N/- pair for Lightweight Dress Shields
NV Every pair warranted and choice of
sizes. Toe is lowest price on record for these
best shields.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

INN, for 3-yard piece Of the new Leather
Skirt Facing combined with Feather
bone. Best wearing.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

Or for Belt-A yard-of the Velvet Betting
SoS with braid lining. Black. turquoise,
cerise and navy blue. Inquire At Notion De
partment.
Evening star., 1898-05-30
Bargain Spot No. ,.

More broken SETS" but you
have nearly a hundred pieces to
choose from, and secure bargains
as follows:
S1- yard for Sc TO Zoe Torchon Lace Edges
and Insertions, some 81 inches wide.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

3OS. is 10 be tomorrows Introductory price OF
the SOC Waist DlsteDder In assorted
sizes; black, white and slate
Evening star., 1898-05-30

sim an for II yards OF the 81 Black Taf
feta silk, saving you 81 ~.
Evening star., 1898-05-30
Cotton Fabrics.

ID EWITCHING effects in
I'D Imported Dress Goods and
wonderfully realistic imita-
tions of them. Surprise prices
for both, because OF the late vast
purchases.
Or yari for the choicest collection of
S0S Scotch Ginghams in Washington.
Lovely plaids, checks and stripes in art iaven-
ders, greens, pinks, blues, etc.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

1E~ yard for genuine Imported Dlmities,
AOS such generally Ietail at &c. A saw
ing Of ten cents on every yard you buy.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

12c for Belt-%. yard-of the new White
Pique Betting with braid lining. II.
inches wide. Newest aud best.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

Lot No. 1 contains the SOC. Csc and 75c gar
hiehts. All sizes, in every style and. Pm,
color To be 81 for three. or one for. aO>N
Evening star., 1898-05-30
Bargain Spot No. 1. i.

lT.lfbrnldcr1eS.J
Finest OF Swiss and Nainsook
Embroideries, in widths from mar
row baby edges to o-inch flounces.
VThey are importers broken sets. lacking
some widths In certain patterns, but none
fne fne less worth l'e to 4oe yard Choice 10c.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

16n- yard for 15c to 25c Point Lierre Laces,
w to ) inches wide.
Evening star., 1898-05-30
Dress Improvers.

THE best Waist Distender,
Bustlcs, Hip and Bust
Forms come from the
makers OF Warrens Featherbone,
whose demonstrator is here to con
clusively prove the fact.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

GS Am for yards OF the 75c Black Silk
~0euV Brocades, saving you Coo.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

nMr- yard for 25e to SOC Silk ChantI1ly, Ap-
Tlique and Oriental Laces, some inches
uida
Evening star., 1898-05-30
Bargain Spot No. s.

The entire stock of Ideal"
Waists, secured from the makers.
Reduced prices to us and YOU.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

S7 Odb for yards Of the 81 Black Bayadere
N'SO Velour, saving you soc.
Evening star., 1898-05-30
Quantities Below are Ample for a Skirt.

81 DO for yards of 81 SILK and Satin BIZ
cades, saving you sec.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

ca EfA for yards 81 Fancy Tafrcta SILKS
~OeoV in colors, saving you Joc.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

GS mn for yards OF the s;'c white Ta1eta
SOeSo silks. saving you s6c.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

G. Am for yards of the 15c Black Satin
~OsHVDuchesse, saving you 60c.
Evening star., 1898-05-30

CD 1g for yards 79c i;lscS Figured india
~SsS y silks, saving YOU ale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
4 PrgY.rHRO4rrD HuAMiNG BIRD.

From The Cincinnati Commercal-Tribune.
The Culver Club has received from r. n.
Hosea Il beautiful specimen OF the brilliant
ruby thrca,cd humming bird found DEAD IN
car %. rosin from tho South that was heihs
unlCadcd here. This is The My species % num-
Ilin--liid founC in the Eastern United stats
it's range being from our Southern border 10
Canada. OF five hundred species o. hummnS-
birds nOW known. this j. the only one that fl-1is
ono. Its yiLmast Is very brilliant. the throat
being rirh ruby red. the back and sides green.
l., fgh, So rapid that the eye cannot folio"
it, Its nest a inaryci OF elegance, contains TWO
snoW-whte -crs no larger Than beans TWO De
ing the fan cunpemeni Silonr, active ana
courageous 4 drives away from its nursery
birds many tiUes larger. 1t hurls NseH win
such imr 'hat an intruder Is glad t. beat
hasiy retreat This tiny bird. no larger than a
"buinh'ehce makes a journey 81 nearly TWO
thousand miles twice, u year 1t winters In Central
AMERICA and some o. the birds 20 as far north
as Canaqa 10 rear their broods. This wonderful
little bird darts away on its long journey WITH
out compass or chart yet with unerring c"r-
tahty mes the spot whore il nested The year
before. Is food consists Of minute insects That
i, extracts from blossoms. II poises Itself !or
instant over a flower, it's slender wings Vi
bratng 50 rapidly az TO be Invisible IN a second
II darts away like a meteor and Is gone
This is one o. The few birds that are beloved.
and amid the sweet dewy serenity OF a summers
morning It's appearance among IN" arhors 81
honeysucklcs ana ., ds Of flowers is truly inter
estng.
When morning dawns. and the blest sun again
lAits his red glorlcs from Che eastern main,
Then through our wooibines. we; with g.it;.rlng
The hower-fed humming bird his round pursucs;
SIPS with Inserted tube the honeyci blooms,
And chrps his gratitude as round he roams,
While richest roses. though III crimson drest
Shrink from the sricndor OF his gorgeous breast.
What heavenly tinis in mingllnc Radiance fy'
Like SCALES u FURNISHED ro,d they dazzling show.
Non siik 20 snaGo. no@ like a furnace glow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05

49,. .be first time the world can learn what
d." ,,Je c in that disconnected land and
u, sort Of independence it is striving ior'
Woo Sorxce;aD pcople have always been Loyal,
,o that respect need not take lessons from
49,, aristocrats." affirmed this most progress
70, IN progressive Norway. I'VE have no
',;.,,,on 10 BE ruled from the royal palace.
Wc ask nothing better than to hold the
500 monarchy in honor, but just for this Iea-
,,,,,,s we see IL endowed with all the priv
S~.. which belong 10 the independent royal
s, SO it turns out that the Nor
tens want more king instead of less, more
.r,ocracy. moro despotism. more oppression and
,,,;med scop, for their submissive tendencies.
rhs Kjns OF Sweden is not Morse enough to suit
,hsm. ne does not stay long enough in Chris
,.,;a. he does not NEEDLE enough with Nor
.,1an affairs Consequently these people must
80 king of their own. All their own. and "the
,.r Il making Prince Carl the King Of Norway
-. boon ZealOusly advocated both in the Nor
r,,an and Sw dish press, according 10 SiSuri
mons serious statement; 1t is not political
hoax. as any zane lcison would imagine but
.,hr earnest and. extraordinary as ii may
,4m this most extraordinary CT advanced
thinkers SdtI lH NfuNiN' 'Fi' W. 'pt H''''e''N
% declare thai should the union with Sweden
H. aiecnlycd TIC maintenance of the monarch
csl FORM cf co,ermnent would be a mater Of
,re and welfare Tor Norway The establishing
~ q rcnu,ir So mach can already be said with
,s-.ajn;y. would never he anything but an in
hwy IN Norway. at leas; ae long as The reaction
Il, ruroIe has Wind in is sails, as il has niw,
on3 our own political conditions have not under
ro,c a thorough change. dissolution of the
rnlon we might perhaps accomplish as condi-
films ruW are but Il dissolution @. the union and
the establishment Of a republic would he more
than our shoulders are able TO bear at one and
the same time. II the union with Sweden was
broken. il would be unwc come only t. part 81
the other nations. but If tho old monarchy was
done away WIKI with2I: i new one he!NS SUD-
s,itu,ed Il would bring us into strained or c"ld
relations With the whole Of monarchca. tu-
rope"
He and thc rest Of the aspiring Nor"egians
are cutie N.ling % dispense with he friends nj
and feepect Il the United states AID SviIer-
Land, n order to sun themselves in The favor u
Wili!an and the Gear. and perhaps .he Queen
Regen; of Spain | hardly ;hink Americaus VII
waste any more sympathy upon such repuhlI-
c,os 80 ihese. MARIE A SIMPLIFY.
Caexbres, Vaud, Switzerland. April 10 l>''o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05

The new Brazilian Minister who Is expected
in town shortly although a young man. has had
a brilliant career Being graduated in law at
the age Of twenty three. he Immediately entered
upon the practice Of his profession, and from
the first took an active part in politics as 4 Re-
publican He was. too. a leader among the abo-
litonists and long before the general emancpa-
ton gave his own slaves absolute freedom as
an evidence OF his belief. This act made great
inroads upon his fortune. much OF which is in
vested in coffee. rice and sugar plantations, but
senior Brazil is said TO bc man Who does nos
count the consequences when a matter of prin-
ciple Is involved.
When Brazil became a republic, In 1870. and
his party attained power. Senior Brazil was
honored by an election to the House OF Repre-
sentatives, where he served two terms. He was
then made Minister in Brazil, and, after a cred
liable administration of two years, vas trans
ferred to Japan: from Japan he was sent 10 Lis
bon. and was still stationed there when he was
named to succeed Senior Mendonca at wash
ington This appointment is n distinct promo
ton since the United States capital is regarded
by Brazil as her most important diplomatic post.
She invariably sends 10 represent her here the
flower of her statesmen.
Senior Brazil is counted one Of the most noted
men in his country, and few of his contempt
raries enjoy greater prestige. He comes from
an old and distinguished family is man OF fine
appearance and broad culture and possessed OF
great wealth His wife is said 10 be L beautiful
woman, talented and accomplished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
THE SATiGE AID THE BIRD CACE.

From The Washington star
gentleman who went out with Stanley 10
Africa took with him "A number Of bird cages. IN
which he hoped 10 bring hack some Specimens
o. The rarer BIRDS of the interior. cwlng I" me
oeath 0! one Of his carriers. he vas Obliged 10
throw aaay The bird cages with a number Of
Other articles. These were seized by III" ma
tves II great g!ee. though they did no; kno"
what TO 90 with them; bui they eventually fc-
coed that the small circular cages were kind
OF headeear, and. knocking off the bottom the
chiefs strutted about in them with evident
pride. One chief, thinking himself more wise
IMAM The oihees. and having seen the white men
eat al table out Of dishes. thought they we're
recep:acles TO- food, and took his meals from
one cercmOniousy opening and shuttrS the
ooOr between mouihfuls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05

There has been much agitation recently con-
corning the consular service Of the United States
and = l,ill for it's reform favorahly reported
from the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
lasr week The report reclcs that
The consular service OF The United states was
established by the acts Of July II, lIS, ana
I,1v 100 and IL is a curious fact that during
the entire century Of our countrys development,
commercially since. this service OF our Govern
rncnf has received but scant attention AT the
hands Of Congress Except in the few Instances
,vh.re urrsonaI influence and favoritsm at
Washinrton have enabled an individual Consul
IA secure an advance in the amount ~ his sal
arv the consular salary remains substantially
as il WAS fixed In 1886 and for all the necessary
..,n.nsce Of living in foreign countries 81 would
reach As far then three times that sum can
a., pov Many cOnsuates that were important
thirty wears ago have lost much Of their conse-
ounnc. with the dccaying II our merchant ma
riuc or the changed current OF international
trade while many others that were then OBJ
Genre have become more important, so as 10 re-
ouirc FIRST class men to administer them IN the
proper manner.
II recommends "A needed revision OF salaries
,ba, the positions be made permanent and eX-
aminations required for them. Taken all IN all
|, is an able and comprehensive document ana
~ the bill II reports could be made law ana
mt in operation this country would have On
ideal consular service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
DITORCE IN CANADA.

From The New Orleans Times-D Democrat
In Canada the man or woman who wants 10
sever the bonds Of matrinlony must 60 before
the Dominion Parliament. when the Committee
Oh Divorce in the Senate takes up the case and
soes over the details very thoroughly, ana II,
IN the opinion Of the committee. the testimony
variants The granting OF a divorce a report
% mat effect is made and both houses concur
= bill giving the rtQuirtS reEet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05
WALLETS FOR SOLDIERS.
From Invention.

Thanks to the inventors Of compact cases ana
condensed delicacies. the soldier and the soldiers
nurse will be able to take many of the comforts
and conveniences Of civilization with them when
they go To the war \ leather wallet, not much
larger than the ordinary pocketbook which
closes with a snap lock and lies submissivey fiat
Nhen closed is one Of th~se wartime luXuries.
4 has five compartments or expanding pockets
a. letters papers, photographs and other things
n ecious to soldier and exile. In addition 10
n Sc are ten pockets for notepaper, envelopes,
telegraph blanks blotters. stamps and elastic
Ia uds Each case is fitted VIII hek ana Key
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05

but will join her husband soon, and Intl her
arrival the Ambassador will make no plans for
the summer. Count Vinci, the first secretary
OF legation, who acted Charge during Baron
Fava's absence. has received a long leave OF alb
sence, and sailed for Italy some days ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05

The Prince Of Turin will not, II seems vsit
WASHINGTON. After his arrival he remained Tor
come DAYS in New York from there ne went TO
IcIorida for week. part Of which time Was de-
voted to fishing. with most satisfactory results
He * now in Philadelphia, and from there VII"
go West and to Canada, where he mas iiahh'"
10 spend some time before ms return l" l'd'!'
rhore seems to be some doubt just why his pro-
ioc,ed visit {, the capital has been abandoned
hut a member os the Diplomatic Corps Is re-
enonsible for the statement that the frhce Is
,,,r.ooeIv modest, deprecates at all times any
,,,,s,,ai attention directed toward him, dislikes
., he the slightest trouble and just now wheh
,,s country is involved In war, thinks that ms
,,oeence here would be In bad taste.
Eor the first time in nearly year 'he i'a,'a"
Ambassador is in town looking better than VINE"
no left here on the sad errand that took mr."
sorne. Baroness yava is still on the o'her s'oe'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-05

There Is a in town who owns what his
friends facetiously call a whiskey horse. This
animal never races or performs any wonderful
feats until about o'clock in the morning, and
not then unless his owner has supped we'll The
not do Is not worth the telling. He jumps fences
nearly high the moon, and makes speed
over courses that would Goldsmith TO
come forth from his grave.
The boon companions OF the owner Of this Won
dcrful stecd understand his Boosting. but the
other night he tried with strangers. who we're
both excited and astonshed at the tales ne told.
which they heard with credence because each
story was followed by an offer 10 bet that his
horse could do the same thing again. None Of
the men accepted his bets but the next morning
offer from one Of the convives OF the night be-
fore 10 take up wager He made an arrange
ment to meet him at l O'Clock. but before that
time a half dozen more OF his bets were accepted
over the telephone and at the time stated the
men met him to put up the money. i request,
gentlemen" said the Munchausen like sports
man. that you remember that hurdle ] told
you about last night--that last hurdle. Wei.
over that very hurdle my poor horse stumbled
and broke his neck his back and all his legs.
You see how impossible il is for me TO accept
m.nts because Of the breaking UP Of my horse.
But tell you. sirs. that n whskey horse Is the
most wonderful animal In the world. and i. you
want To have lot Of fun without any trouble
YOU had be:ter get one"