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The times., 1898-11-04
SHERMAN AVENUE.
Property Owners Want 1t Extended
One Block Longer.

Some months ago Glen W. Cooper, on
behalf of some of his clients who are
owners of property in and adjoining Sher-
man Avenue. addressed communication
to the District Commissioners asking
them to recommend to Congress the
opening or continuation of Sherman Ave
nue. at its south end from Grant Street
10 Florida Avenue, distance of one
block
A similar request was received from the
same correspondent recently reiterating
his former petition, for the reason, as he
stated, that he had heard nothing to in
dictate that such a step is contemplated by
the Commissioners. In the latter COM
munication Mr.. Cooper said that the
necessity for such action, and the further
fact that the jury has already appraised
the cost of the land that would have to
be secured, would seem to justify any
thing that the Commissioners might say
in recommending it. THE traffic on the
street" he continued, "is now greater
in heavy hauling than on Seventh and
Fourteenth Streets, and the twisting and
turning twice to get into and out of Flor
ida Avenue is a great inconvenience to
the teams, to say nothing of the opening
of Columbia Heights, which is building up
so fast
The communication was referred to
William P. Richards, the assistant en-
gineer and the surveyor of the District.
for report.
After an investigation he has forwarded
10 the Board of Commissioners a report
stating that in view of the many other
needs of extensions for streets around this
section it does not appear that the re-
quest can be given any preference. and
that the only equitable way seems to be,
as previously suggested in the plans pre-
pared by his office, to extend all the
streets at once.
"One remedy, of course" says the sur
veyor. lis for the parties who are inter
ested in this enterprise to push the mat
ter before Congress themselves without
any recommendations TO the Commission
ers
THE amount of land required for such
extension to a width of ninety feet will be
Ssh feet, for which jury has already
awarded an average of 81 per foot, MAX
ing necessary an appropriation of $780,
0J9 The extension is a very important
one by reason of the frequent use of Sher-
man Avenue as a connection between the
country districts and the city. Because
of the railroad on Seventh Street and
Fourteenth Street 1t is likely to be used
very much more in the future and the
present terminus at Grant Street is rather
an awkward affair that should be REM
edied If possible
The times., 1898-11-04
THE LANaDoN AccIDENr.
yGoroner's Jury Renders Verdict Of
Accidental Death.

Acct0ent0l Death.
An inquest, conducted by Coroner Will
| lam P. Carr, was held at the Sixth Pre-
cinct station yesterday afternoon to in
qnIre, into the death Of Mrs. Florence
| George and Miss Katie McAtee, who
were killed by a Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad train at Langdon Wednesday
night.
Fred C. Geisking. Alfred s. Wilson.
Thomas ]. Crawford, John F. Garner,
Edward K. Plant and John F. Kelly.
/ After hearing the evidence submitted.
they returned verdict Of accidental
death.
] Deputy Coroner Glazebrook, the first
witness examined, testified to the man
| gied condition of the body OF Miss Nc
,Atee. He stated that death was due to
the crushing of the body. All the ribs
were broken and the left leg torn of.
! The case of Miss McAtee was the one
| used for the examination. At the con-
clusion Of his testimony DR.. Glazebrook
| relieved Coroner Carr in conducting the
| inquest.
Mounted Policeman Phil Browne testi-
| fed to the finding of the bodies of the two
| ladies' at the railroad crossing about 10:30
O'Clock. He produced a well-drawn chart
| of the locality and explained to the jury
| the position of the bodies when diScov-
cred. One body, that of Mrs. George, was
| lying just at the edge of Mill crossing.
about fifteen feet from the track. Her
| hat and coat were some distance from
| her
| The body of Miss McAtee' was found
about seventy-five yards beyond that Of
| Mrs. George, in the direction of Wash
ington. 1t had been thrown beyond
| cinder path and onto an embankment
running parallel with the tracks. The
body was badly twisted The hat cape,
:, and skirt of Miss McAtee were found
! about one hundred feet further on.
| Browne stated that there were no gates
| at the crossing where the accident oc-
| CURED. There was a gong there, which
sounded warning of the approach of
| trains. Sometimes il rings and sometimes
| II does not.
G. s. Watson. chief clerk of the super
! intendent of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. testified as to the time of trains
| going north and south on the main
| branch of the road between the hours of
| and l2 o'clock. The fast express train
which is supposed to have struck the
ladies, leaves Baltimore for Washington at
| 1872, and should pass Langdon at 10:26. An
| eXaminauolb OF the pliot- ana lor"aru
trucks of the engine drawing that train
and of all engines which pass Langdon.
| north and south-bound. during the inter-
val stated failed to- disclose any signs of
| having struck anyone.
| This fact was not unusual, as the
bodies might have been tossed aside with
| out a sign OF blood appearing on the en-
! gine. The engineers Of the trains had
| not reported striking anybody.
U n t-fa rtv,ta
ent of the Boys High School at Bladens-
burg, and the son-in-law of Mrs. George.
| testified that the ladies had attended
party given at his house. They left his
house at 10 O'Clock and walked toward
the railroad. About an hour later he
heard of the discovery of the bodies.
| Mr.. Watson was recalled. but his testi-
mony threw no light on the tragedy. The
I jury retired and In few minutes rem
dered a verdict as stated
The times., 1898-11-04
CADETS ARMoRY HALL.
Com mmissioners object TO the Kind
of Entertain ents.

In reply to a communication from
Franklin P Nash, relative to the action
of the District Commissioners in forbid
ding the holding of entertainments in the
Cadets Armory Hall, on Street, be-
tween Seventh and Eighth Streets north
west, the Commissioners yesterday wrote
TO the correspondent informing him that
after full examination of the facts as
to the character OF the entertainments
held at the hall. they are of the opinion
that such gatherings were detrimental to
the welfare of the community in that
neighborhood. and that no more such
gatherings should be held.
The Commissioners inform Mr.. Nash
that they did not see the necessity of
issuing an official letter to him as their
order does not prevent him renting the
hall for any lawful purpose"
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has made it rule not to enter private
property to undertake such construction.
OPPOSES THE PLAN.
Commissioner WiEht's Views ON the
Scheme of Municipal Markets.

Commissioner Wight,s Views ON the
Scheme of Municipal Markets.
In reply to letter received from
]. E. Utt, the secretary and COM
missioner of the Omaha Commercial
Club. making certain interrogations
respecting the markets of this city,
District Commissioner Wight places HIM
self upon record as favoring the running
of markets by private individuals and
corporations rather than by the municipal
authorities.
The letter, which contains many inter-
esting statements. is as follows:
This municipality is operating three
market houses. and a wholesale market
conducted on an open space. In addition
to these, there are several private mar
kets. The gross income derived from the
municipal markets is sll,666.2i per annum.
The cost of maintenance is $256l.2i and
the cost of operating them Is $6.459, leav-
ing a net income from the four markets
of 81, ,G66
1.-The only rules or regulations govern
ing the same are simply the rental, under
the direction of the marketmaster. to such
people as wish TO occupy them. with the
ordinary regulations TO time and the
proper use of stalls.
'I am of the opinion that for this city. at
any rate. II Is better that the markets
should be run by private individuals or
corporations. The markets which are so
managed here are as pearly perfect as IL
is, perhaps, possible to get them, and are
conducted so far as We know, TO the
satisfaction of the public. I think the city
can do better by confining itself to more
important municipal matters than mar
kets. In view of this last fact, the Com
missioners are of the opinion that it is
not desirable to take any steps looking
to a further development of municipal
markets."
The times., 1898-11-04
DEATH OF COL. WEBSTER.
The Funeral VIII Take Place To
morrow Afternoon.


The funeral of Col Amos Webster, who
died at an early hour yesterday morning,
will take place from the Western Pres
byterian Church on Saturday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made
at Oak Hill Cemetery. The pall-bearers
had not been announced last night
Col Webster had been in feeble health
for three years, and for the last year of
his life had been practically confined TO
the house.
He was born at East Boston, Mass,
and enlisted in the First Massachusetts
Volunteer Infantry on April /, 1851. He
passed through various ranks and at the
close of the Civil War was on the per-
sonal staff of Gen. Grant. He was ap-
pointed by President Grant to the posi-
tion he filled for twelve years.
He was the chief OF staff OF Gov Henry
d. Cook during the territorial govern
ment of the District of Columbia and
served also on the staff of Gov. Alexander
r. Shepherd. While serving as register
of wills, he studied law under James G.
Payne and was admitted to practice
President Arthur appointed him chief
clerk and executive officer of the Treas
ury Department, but after two years of
service in that capacity he resigned on
account of failing health. Later he was
connected with the office of Comptroller
of the Currency under Secretary Foster
He was removed by Secretary Carlisle
For thirteen years Col. Webster was ad-
jutant general of the National Guard of
the District of Columbia.
Col. Webster was sixty-two years old.
and son of Amos Webster, of New
Hampshire, who was cousin of Daniel
Webster.
The times., 1898-11-04
THAT BARBED-wIRE FENCE.
VII BE Removed If the Property
Owners Wish 1t.

barbed wire fence extending across
Lawrence Place near Twenty-sixth
Street northeast, which was recently
made the subject of a complaint by Z.
C. Dean, through Attorney A. II. Bell.
has also been the subject of report to
the District Commissioners by the COM
putting engineer, C. B. Hunt. He explains
that the fence was not erected by the
District, but by private parties, and that
il is difficult for him to see what prac-
tical good will result from the removal
of the fence.
Mr.. Hunt states. however. that If the
property owners so desire the engineer
commissioner will recommend the removal
of the fence. Complaint was also en-
tered by Mr.. Dean concerning a sewer
terminating at the end of his property.
Concerning this matter the computing en-
gineer states that he is of the opinion
that the District acted within its rights
in constructing the sewer on that line.
and that the drain was laid to prevent
accumulation of water west of Twenty
sixth Street, which would ultimately
wash away the roadway in front of the
Dean property.
He states further that IL the drain were
TO be continued IT would have to be done
at Mr. Deans expense. as the District
The times., 1898-11-04
ARCHITECTS CONVENTION.
Pittsburg Selected as the Next Place
of Meeting.

of Meeting.
The thirty-second annual convention Of
the American Institute of Architects
was concluded yesterday. Pittsburg was
selected as the city in which the next
convention will be held. Officers were
elected as follows: President. Henry Van
Brunt; first vice president, W. L. B. Jen-
ney: second vice president, J. w. Nc
Laughlin; secretary and treasurer, Glenn
Brown; auditors, S. A. Treat and E. H
Kendall; directors, Frank Miles Day,
ert W. Gibson, Levi T. Scofield, W. NJ
Poindexter. Arthur G. Everett. W. C.
Smith and George B. Post.
The early part of the session was taken
up in the discussion of the report of the
committee on the revision of the consti-
tuition and the bylaws. The most radi-
cal change approved of was that which
limits the right to vote in future conven-
tions of the institute to delegates from
chapters. Hereafter individual members
of chapters, as such. will have no stand
ing in the conventions.
The report of the committee on build
ing laws was submitted by the chairman
of the committee, t. Nj. Clark. TIE COM
mittee had found it impracticabie 10
compile and codify the building laws of
all the cities in America. AS a rule, the
building regulations recently estab-
lished tend to restrict the height of build
ings, the weight on floors and the use Of
combustible materials in their construc-
ton.
Prof Sabine, of Harvard University,
Prof c. B. Merrill of the National Mu-
scum, and DR.. Cyrus Adler, librarian Of
the Smithsonian Institution, were elected
corresponding members.
Yesterday afternoon was spent by the
architects In visiting places Of interest In
! the city. Many of them left for their
homes last night.
The times., 1898-11-04
From New zealand

Reefton, New Zealand, Nov %, 1896.
I am very pleased to state that since I
took the agency of Chamberlain's medi-
cines the sale has been very large more
years I have sold more Of this particular
remedy than of all other makes. for the
previous five years. AS to its efficacy, I
have been informed by scores of persons
of the good results they have received
from it. and know its value from the
use Of it in my own household. It is so
pleasant to take that we have to place
the bottle beyond the reach of the child
rem. z. ]. SCANTLEBURY.
For sale by Henry Evans. wholesale and
retail druggists. 92S F Street northwest,
and Connecticut avenue and Street
northwest, and 1923 Maryland Avenue
northeast.
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Sale Of $40 and slz
OvercOatS and suits
for So for a day.

You can save half what you would
ordinarily pay for a winter suit or
an overcoat by buying today.
We shall let you take the pick of
lot of suits and overcoats that are
the regular so and sl2 sort. for So
The overcoats are made OF light
colored heavy quality covert. with
satin piped inner seams. and are
lined with fine Italian cloth. In
every way they are well tailored
and guaranteed to fit as well as any
custom tailor's garments. They are
made in the stylish full-back short
box style-with one-piece lap
seams. The suits consist of stylish
striped cassimeres and fancy chev-
iots-and they are strictly all wool
Lined with Italian cloth-finished
with all the little details that
stamp them high grade. Perfect
fitting-thoroughly desirable in ev-
cry respect.
The times., 1898-11-04
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
to John Carter and Sadie Shelton; George
Scott and Alice Matthews; Robert H.
Neff and Oracle Lewis, Fredericksburg,
Va; Charles Howard and Virginia Wat
kins; Edgar L. Shatwell, Front Royal.
Va. and Maggie Shatwell, Culpeper,
Va; Thomas Broderick and Stacie Ahern
William Brightwell and Nora Thompson;
John Booker and Nan Smoot; Walter NJ.
Baker and Effie NJ. Prince; Charles V.
Maiiet and May Anna Tifield; John B.
Acton and Lena Young; Theodore Mar
cey, Cherrydale Va, and Halle Elliott.
Langley, Va; John Kidd and Hattie M.
Carven; Edward C. Taylor and Alice Bar
ton, Pittsylvania County. Va.
The times., 1898-11-04
To construe a WIN.

Mary P. Sells yesterday instituted pro-
ceedings In equity against the National
Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company
of the. District of Columbia, Emma D.
Sells, Jennie T. Evans and Addie B. Fite,
for the purpose of having the court con-
strue the will of Michael Sells. The de-
fendant National Safe Deposit. Savings
and Trust Company Is sued as the ex-
ecutor of the will of Sells and the other
defendants in their own right as bene-
ficiaries under said will.
The times., 1898-11-04
The Deu,b Record.

The following deaths We're recorded at
the local health office during the twenty
four hours ending at noon yesterday:
Charlotte Dodson, rs years; Samuel F.
Burrows, ~ years; George w. Hunter 30
years; Conrad Fassel, GA years; Rebecca
Sutton, So years; James Spaight, 81
years; Milton Phillips. SIS years: John F.
Dyer, Sc years; Sarah n. Morrison, 81
years; Ida Hughes, AZ years: Frank A.
Smith, 10 years; Anna Staum, 81 years;
Maggie Dorsey, rs years; Charles c. Dali
ton, "a years: Reane Belle Blain. Is
years; Elinor Hughes, 10 years; Eunice
Butler, 3 years; Willie Lyles l year.
The times., 1898-11-04
Mems pants, 81 pair.

A big lot of mems fine dress
pants-made of the famous Dickey
NILS cassimere-which are perfect
~ tailored, and as faultless fitting
as any pants can be-will go for a
dollar pair. Only Friday, though
not any longer. They are finished
with unusual care-seams are extra
strongly sewn-the little details are
all correct You would gladly pay
y for 'em-can't get such good
pants for less.
The times., 1898-11-04
75c w. B." Corsets, Rc.

Not dollar ''W b." eorsets for SOC. as some
Others would advertise. We tell sou honestly
these arc the regular 15c grade OF the gem
uine ''W. B." eorsets for 40 cents, though
and every pair is stamped with the maker 5
name 10 substantiste what We say. In short.
long. and medium lengths, and in black, graz,
and white
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CANNOT DISPLAY GOODS.
Commissioner Refuse to Grant
Privileges to Merchants.

A letter of particular interest to all
Seventh Street merchants was sent yes
terday by the District Commissioners to
e. s. Hartogensis, of No. 1922 Seventh
Street, and L. G. orndorff, of No. 203
Seventh Street northwest, informing
them that they cannot grant the requests
of the merchants by granting them per-
mission to display goods on the sidewalk
in front of their premises. In establish
ing such a precedent the Commissioners
inform the merchants in question that
they are desirous of maintaining the en-
tire width of the sidewalk of Seventh
Street free from obstructions of any kind.
The times., 1898-11-04
child's alI-wooI suits, Sz.&.

ChilJren's stylish all-wool black and blue
cheviot and fancy cashmere and cheviot suits
will go for SOS which are worth s.. Sizes
3 TO are in ves;ie or REFER styie-while sizes
from to l6 are in the double breasted style.
Every garment in the lot is of especially fine
workrnanship-ha etyle, and its as we'll as
any suit you can get.
The times., 1898-11-04
Boys wool knee pants, l2lac.

Mothers may have pants for their boys at
vuv ridiculous prices today il they will
come during this ho,r Good wool. knee
pants. made with care and strongly finished
for IL l-2c pair. Good enough for the boy
to play and ronp in-wili serve as sstisfac-
torily for such uses well as the most eS-
pensive pants.
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Yard wide masIin, 41sc yd.

The maker neglected TO stamp his name
50 We got it at price that makes it possible
to give it to you at lie yard. It's the
same sort that retails everywhere at Sc and
lOc-full yard wide splendid quality.
The times., 1898-11-04
Outing flannel, SIC.

Outing fannel-in the most beauiiful comb-
nations OF checks and stripes and dsshes-as
much as Ave cases OF it-ior 1-2c yard.
Extra fine quali;y-2s inches wde-and never
sold for less than i0c yard before.
The times., 1898-11-04
Wrappers, Ssc..

A lot of fine fanuelette and percale wrap
per-t;st richly trimmed with braid
and lined-and have other like marks OF high
class workmanship and fnc fnishing-ior 50
eents-for this hour. Look at them in the
same light with the usual SOC wrapper. Not
one in the lot is worth any less.
The times., 1898-11-04
Ladies' sl2 suits. SIS.

The banner offering in ladies' suits of the
season. Choice of stylish black or blue cheviot
serge sliits-skirts cut in the smartest fashion.
and jackets lined with silk. As perfect fitting
and nicely made as many much higher
priced garrnent-fuil Off fine points. They're
worth Sl2.
The times., 1898-11-04
II OR Continued.
Cheyiet.serge skirts, s1M.

This is lot Of skirts that are stylish az
can be desired. Made of the eyer-popular
cheyiot serge-thoroughly well lined and
nicely finished. Has desirable wide hare--with
admirable hang" A skirt any woman can
be proud to-, wear. And only Ss.ss to
pay for it. Worth as much as $.
The times., 1898-11-04
Huck towels, 4hc.

We have Just secured another lot Of those
fine muck towels 10 sell at l-2e-although
we didn't think We could. Neatly fringet-
extra large sire. Splendid quality. And Just
think Of the ptice-i i-2c for them.
The times., 1898-11-04
Window shades, Dc.

Yale Holland window shades, in all the
leading colors-mounted good, reliable
rollers that won't get out of order essily-size
35x72 inches-with all the fixtures for hang
ing for 10 cents.
The times., 1898-11-04
Moreen skirts, 7sc.

We offer you this lot Of ladies' moreen un-
derskirts-that have double corded ruftie and
founce. and that nicely lined with fan
spiendidly made throughout-for 10
cents. You have never seen such underskiTts
selling for so little.
The times., 1898-11-04
Neck scarfs, Hc.

For an hour wen let you have imitation
stone marten neck scarfs. with tails and
head complete-a very good quality-for 40
cents. Not like the poor. inferior sort you
see elsewhere at similar prices-but good
enough for anybody.
The times., 1898-11-04
Linen napkins. lie.

Plaid linen luncheon napkins will go for
l 7-sc each for an hour-there are Just one
hundred dozen OF them in the lot-and only
get them.
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Friday-ior one .houryou may have the
genuine clark's 80 y H. spool cotton for
3 lie a spool. In black, white, and all the
leading coloTs. ~
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AIl-siIk waists, Sis.

You may have these pretty striped all-silk
waists-whieh made most thoroughly-1s
perfect fitting any you can get-ior only
sl.9s today. The offering OF them at this
little price marks of the greatest values
known You'll not regret buying one of
them.
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Come for these from
10 to II.
Ladies' SITS shoes, SI.5a.

Ladies' genuine Russia calf tan lace shoes,
Ebler sewed. made of flint oak sole-all-leather
or vesting tops-sizes l-2 to which are the
regular S2.75 grade for s1.59 pair.
The times., 1898-11-04
Smyrna rugs, 39c.

Fine all-wool Smyrna rugs. in the prettiest
designs we could get, for 50 cents each. An
offer that will make the furniture man stare.
The times., 1898-11-04
Ladies' hats, Nc.

Ladies' felt hats. and some OF the new
est bonnets will goat 10 cents esci, for this
hour. And also on saie[trom 10 at the
same price.
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Mems hose, 4c pr.

Mems heavyweight Winter cotton-mixed
full seamless hose for &c plir-regularly sold
at lOc pair.
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Ladies' &c underwear, Sc.

big lot of ladies' regular 69e underwear-
ine Swiss knit-garments Of superior quality
finished with silk taped neck and front-for
% cents
The times., 1898-11-04
Mems linen collars, Sc.

Another big lot Of mems fine linen collars.
in all the new standing shapes-and in size,
from 10 i-2 TO IL l-2-gocd qUl!ity-the regu-
ular l2 LIE eollar-as a special Offering dur
ing this hour at 3 cents each.
The times., 1898-11-04
Boys suits, Sig.

A lot of boys good, durable short pants
suits-sizes to 10 years-all in the desirable
double-breastcd style-will go at s1.29. They
are well made and nicely finished-even il
they are eheaply priced.
The times., 1898-11-04
Flannel waists, 7sc.

A lot Of ladies' flannel waists. made accord
ing TO the dictates OF Dame Fashion-nicely
iinished--made up as carefully as your own
dressmaker could do twill go for 70 cents.
The times., 1898-11-04
HomespunS, sc yd.

Atwood double-width two-toned home
spuns. so popular for tailor-made costumes
and the like-regular 49c kind-far &c a
yard. Splendid wearing quality.
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&c silesias, PC yd.

Extra heavy quality twill silesia. in black
and colors-splendid wearing grade-sold at
Sc always. 4l-2c yard for an hour.
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Apron ginghams, Ac yd.

The prettiest checks to select frorn-pait rns
thai evesy taste will like-splendid. quality
apron sinsham-the same you've always paid
Sc yard tor-and only I-3c for an tou~.
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MEMS 3ac underwear. DC.

Mems heavyweight Random underwt ar-;hat
are we'll made. finely finished, and perfect
iitting-for 10 eents-actually worth SOC.
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Window shades, 9c.

Waterproof felt window shades-size 36x7e-
all complete with fixtures for hanging-will
60 at 9 cents for this hour.