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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
ROOSEVELT MAY BE CALLED.
The Court of Enquiry POsfpones Its
Chicago Excursion.


The Court of Enquiry appointed to in
vestlgate army beef has determined to
postpone its trip to Chicago until after this
week. This action was decided upon at an
executive session Friday, when 1t was an
nounced that the examination of witnesses
to appear next week could not be concluded
until after the LIST OF March.
The witnesses to be examined this week
will nearly all be officers of the volunteer
army and representatives of the packing
firms interested in the charges made
against their products. Governor Roose-
Welt may be one OF the witnesses tomorrow
and he will be followed by other volunteer
officers until Wednesday, when representa-
tives of Armour G Co. and Swift Il Co. ara
expected TO take the stand. The examinai-
ton of the latter is merely preliminary.
however, to secure certain information
upon which to base a fuller enquiry when
the court reaches Chicago.
1t was stated yesterday by Colonel Davis.
Recorder of the Court, that it is not unlikely
that General Miles will be recalled He
will probably not appear until after the
return OF the Court from the West, when
DIR. DAILY will also be summoned. II is
possible that when General Miles testifies
again he will be questioned further about
the alleged newspaper interviews regarding
embalmed beef When before the Court he
explained, regarding the publication IN the
New York Herald" that he had letter
from the writer, who was willing to swear
he had not given him an Interview, but
believing that something had been given
out he had made the article.
This alleged interview, however was in
other papers than the Herald In the
New York Tribune of February 10, the
same day the Herald interview was pub
lished, it appeared, preceded by the fol-
lowing:
TO reporter of the local branch of the
Associated Press, which furnishes city
news to all Associated Press papers in the
United States. General Miles talked in 4
guarded manner last night"
Following this is a denial by General
Miles Of certain interview and then
comes the words: Later General Miles
made this statement" This is followed by
quoted statement. in which General
Miles. among other things, is made to say:
Il have overwhelming evidence that the
embalmed beef was treated with chemicals
in order TO preserve it. l have affidayits
from men who saw the beef undergoing the
/ treatment of embalming.
The statement in the New York Trih-
une" is found on February II in ether As
ISOLATED Press papers, and is Identical with
that published by the Tribune as having
been given out by the local branch Of the
Associated Press.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
THE CHAPMAN REVIVAL.
Four Meetings to He Addressed by
the Evangelist Today

The Rev. j. Wilbur Chapman, who is
conducting series of revival meetings in
this city, will address four congregations
today. Two of the meetings will be held
at the Mount Vernon Place NJ E. Church.
the first in the afternoon at 3 o'clock. when
he will address the Sunday school children
OF that church, and again at o'clock. when
he Will lecture to the female portion of
the Mount Vernon Place congregation
Al o'clock DR.. Chapman will lecture to
men only at the Young Mems Christian
Association, and again at S p. m. he will
address a mems meeting at Calvary Bap-
fist Church.
The meetings addressed by Mr. Chapman
in this city have been the most largely at
tended of any revival services which have
been held here since those of Dwight l..
Moody several years ago. Hundreds have
been turned away from the doors at every
meeting, the auditoriums being entirely too
small to accommodate those who desire to
hear DR.. Chapman.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
DEPRIVED OF POLICE POWER.
Major SyIvester's Order Concerning
the street Crossing Men.


The differences that have arisen in the
Police Department since the appointment
of the street crossing men eliminated in a
general order from Major Sylvester yester-
day in which he stated that hereafter these
men will not be allowed to make arrests.
and must confne themselves TO simply
keeping their crossing clear.
The crossing men were appointed last
fall TO take the places of the privates Of
police, who were formerly detailed for the
work. They are paid by the railway COM
panies, and act as crossing guards and
signal men for the various street ear lines.
The men were dressed in the uniform Of
the regular police at the instance of Major
Sylvester and were placed under the jul
risdiction of the Police Department. They
were armed as regular policemen and had
the same power Of making arrests.
This caused great deal OF trouble. The
men at the crossings were oyerzealous in
the enforcement of the police regulations.
They were put to work without a previous
period of training and were said TO be lack
ing in the tact of the regular officers. The
men have been frequently rebuked by the
police judges for unnecessary activity.
Perhaps the most serious offence occurred
| occurred during the recent blizzard.
| Congressman from one of the Western
States was on his way home at II p. M.
through the binding snow, when there
was no one on the street except the cross
ing policemen and the regulars. The Con-
gresham involuntarily violated one of the
minor police regulations which would have
been overlooked at that time of night by
the regular men. The crossing man did
not see the violation in question, but he
was told of it and he therefore arrested the
Congressman. He sent a call for the pa
troll wagon and received an answer to the
effect that it was impossible for the wagon
to come out on such night. He there
| fore walked his prisoner a distance of
nearly mile to the statlonhOuse, where
he was severely rebuked over the telephone
/ by Major Sylvester.
/ This brought the matter OF the inellicien-
/ cy of the crossing men so effectively 10 the
| attention of the authorities that it was de-
cided TO take from them their police power.
The men in question are now merely
Waterman, without even the power OF an
additional private on the police force which
| is possessed by other watchmen about the
! city. Ii is claimed that they have no right
| to the uniforms they wear and steps are
to be taken TO relieve them of their re-
! gala.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
New Spring white goods.

complete stock to start with-a
right start you'll agree. Then we
are showing. the newest and choicest
white stuffs we are able to secure
and we shall ask lowest prices, as we
have done in former seasons. A quar-
tette of special values for Monday
so pieces of 40-inch Victoria lawns.
one of the daintiest of the white goods
family; an actual Sc. value. S2ZC
VIII go for. J4
so pieces of check nainsook, in
small, medium, and large checks, and
broken plaid effects-fine sheer quail
ity-well worth 10c. and u lie. Tic
VIII go for. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
20 pieces of new striped and check
imported dimities, in narrow and wide
stripss-dainty quality-which are
worth 15c to zoe yard. Will go 1910
loT...- $500. 49,. --..- -.......
10 pieces of fine imported piques,
which are slightly imperfect, although
not enough to impair their usefulness
these are known as warp welt piques,
and but for few slight faults DC
would sell for soc. yard. Go at. Il
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

by "a feet for private Office for the
Speaker. connected by door with the
Speakers present room. This will give the
Speaker two rooms for the transaction of
business, change which is very much
needed.
After cutting off the two rooms above
described. the central part of the present
lobby, adjoining the portico, the same be-
ing Is 1-2 by "a feet. will remain for a
smoking room for members.
The floor Will be so reconstructed as to
do away with all horizontal openings,
thereby insuring cleanliness. while the air
chamber under the floors will be so made as
to insure proper distribution of pure air
to all parts of the legislative hall and re-
firing rooms.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
FENCE SIGNS.
Good Work Done by the Merchants
Advertising Sign COmpany.

Advertising Sign Company.
Anything original and artistic in the way
of advertising display is always sure to
attract considerable attention. and that is
why local business men who have need of
signs to get themselves before the public
are talking about the work of the Mer-
chants Advertising Sign Company, of De-
troit. Mich This firm has done consider
able work in the vicinity of Washington,
and its signs attract attention because OF
their striking design and attractive color
ing.
Messrs c. A. Siegel and ]. ]. Theis.
proprietors OF the Detroit firm, have ele-
waited this class of advertising to the rank
of art, and the work they turn out is a
decided improvement over the average sign
displayed along country highways.
The fence sign work of this firm pos
sesses both beauty and durability. More
colors are used than in any other signs
and they have the further merit of being
able to Withstand rough weather, which
is perhaps their chief recommendation to
merchants who do not like to paint the
country over every few days.
II appears that the favorable comment
OF local business men on the work of the
Merchants Advertising Company has
had the result of bringing success to the
efforts OF the firm in this part of the coun-
try, as shown in the number of fences
and signboards they have converted into
things of commercial value in this vicinity
during the past few weeks.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
ErncIureH His skull.

Arthur Evans, colored, ten years 81 age, met
with painful accident while playing III front
of the Office of Dir. c. G. Burton so II~,'t.cct
northeast yesterday afternoon The hoy was s.ut
by his parents TO ask the doctor TO come To
leaving the house when he caught sight vi the
bright brass railing around the front Stoop ii
the doctors residence. lie could not resist the
temptation To climb the rail- and in doing
fell distance Of ten feet into areawav below,
landing his head. He picked mp mcon-
SCicus by a paSserhy and taken into the office
OF the doctor. 1t found on examination that
the boys skull was fractured behind the right ca
The fracture is not thought to be OF seriuil, u.-
ture. as there is no pressure on the brain DR..
Burton dressed the wounds, and the young-t,r WAS
sent home. At early hour this morning he was
reported 10 be resting easily.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
HE MUST GO TO SEA.
Norfolk Citizens Unable to Retain
Chief Engineer Smith.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 25.-J. J. King, a
member of the committee of the Norfolk
and Portsmouth citizens which went to
Washington TO urge the retention at the
Norfolk navy yard OF Chief Engineer J. A.
b. Smith, returned here today. He said
that Secretary Long referred the commit
tee TO Chief Melville. of the Department of
Steam Engineering, who alone had juris-
diction in the matter. Mr.. Melville ex-
planned that Mr.. Smiths shore leave of
three years had expired and declined TO
revoke his recent order under which Mr..
Smith will report for duty aboard the
cruiser New York or battlesnip Massachu-
sets, at his option. II was also stated
that Chief Engineer Milligan, OF the Mas
sachusetts, has been ordered 10 report at
the Norfolk navy yard, where he will sue
coed Mr.. Smith. Mr.. Melville is reported
TO have said that he could not, without in
terrupting the schedule of the service,
make any change in the existing arrange
ment.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
A pair of umbrella bargains.

A special lot of 1856 ladies' and mems
gloria umbrellas, with steel rod, and
strong frame, with natural wood han
dies, in 26 and 2s-inch sizes-the usual
75c sort-will be offered as spe- 9QC
cial value tomorrow at........ JJ
A lot of 1870 ladies' 26-inch fine gloria
umbrellas, with pretty Dresden han
dies, silver trimmed, horn and fancy
handles, which are fully worth 0QC
Ills for. JO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Lively lining selling.

French twill silecia, full yard wide,
In all colors. which is sold usu- 0Z6C
ally at 712c yard, will go for. 10
Black back twill waist lining, in
large assortment of new pat
terms, worth IL 12c yard, will 7SZC
go lOr. .............. ......-... ("
Extra heavy Union canvas, in black
and and gray ;,,, which .d.. sells ell at iOe 6hc
Fine French sateen. in fast black
and sas all H, SS0y w; Which hi is worth 12Hc
Heavy twill English silecia, in black
and colors, such as sells at &C a S2ZC
yard usually, goes for. OH
Genuine FEEDERS brush binding, in &c
black and all colors, will go for. 49,. 4
Silk and cotton leno, in black. brown,
slate, and white-specially desirable
for interlining, worth 71-2c and &c
10c, Will go for. .....................'
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
SENATOR HANNA's ELECTION.
The Senate Committee VIII Take No
Further Action.

At meeting of the Senate Committee
on Privileges and Elections yesterday it
was decided to drop Internationally the
report sent on from Ohio and in which it
was charged by his opponents that Senator
Hanna owed his election to bribery and
corruption. There is disposition on the
part of the Senators who attended the
meeting TO be very reticent. All they would
say was in effect that the case had been
dropped and would not be heard from
again The Senators who attended the
meeting were Chandler. Hoar, Burrows,
Pritchard, and Spooner. Republicans, and
Pettus and Turley, Democrats. So far as
can be learned the Democrats conceded
practically with the conclusion reached by
the Republicans.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

speculation in the bill somewhere in the
Senate side.
Other bills adopted were for the extern
sion of Pennsylvania Avenue southeast and
for s Street; against the introduction Of
intoxicating liquors into the District on
Sundays; protecting game and birds in the
District: authorizing the removal of dan
gerous buildings; Furnishing seduction; reg
ulating the height of buildings; for the re-
moval of weeds; disposing of assessment
certificates, and confirming title TO certain
lots.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
2 handkerchief specials.

Tomorrow you may have mems hem
stitched and tape bordered handker-
chiefs, with white or eolored borders,
such as sell usually at cents for only
cents each
Tomorrow you may have ladies' en-
broidered and lace edge handkerchiefs.
in the daintiest styles, such as sell
usually at II lie and 15c, Will &c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
BUSINESS FOR THE DISTRICT.
The sennt" n"v"'es Another Hour to
b Local Measures

The Senate devoted one hour yesterday
to the consideration of District business,
IN which time II disposed of a number of
important measures. among them the bill
providing for a site for the new public
library TO be presented to the city by An
drew Carnegie.
This bin differs from the House bill in
that IL does not propose TO take Mount
Vernon Square or any other park of the
city as a site, but appropriates $3.50, 600 for
the purchase of one by condemnation or
otherwise When the House bill is passed,
as il will be soon. the two measures will go
to a conference committee which Will
agree on one or the other of them. There
Is a growing impression that there is q
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
z5c silks, Soc.

20 pieces of brand new fancy figured
changeable taffeta silks, in the very
latest striped and brocaded effects, in
green and rose, new blue, and white,
green and black, cadet and rose, garnet
and blue, etc. They are strictly pure
silk, non-crushable and reversible. A
positive 75c value tomorrow for 50c a
yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
The River Condition.

Reports from points along the upper Potomac
state that the river continues TO fall and it is
believed to be certain now that there viii e
no flood. As told in The Times the HaIhormast-r
and the weather fOrecaster have taken the stand
that the flood crisis has passed and their position
was materially strengthened yesterday. Tile boats
are resumins their regular trips anu svtrli
oyster boats left their wharf for the osstts beds
Yesterday
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Out-Of-fhe-ordinary notion
Specials.

Hercules braid, for strengthening
skirts, 2 inches wide, usual 12I-2c
grade for &c yard.
Black silk and serge buttons, all
sizes for skirts, usual Zoe grade for
&c dozen.
1Oc feather stitched braid. full pieces,
Is different patterns, go for 4c piece.
&c white twilied tape, alf widths, for
! cent.
Narrow black Hercules9i braid, the
usual &c sort. at IL yards for 9 cents.
500 yards of good quality Blasting cot
ton for 3-4c I3ugl
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

In a case which came up from a justice OF the
peace on appeal Justice Hagner yesterday ruled
that defendant in is not compelled to
pay the costs in advance when trial by Jury
is demanded. For long time it mas been the
of the justices OF the peace to require the
payment in advance OF the cost necessary to
cover the expense of summoning and the per
diem of the jurors.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Important domestic dOings.
Csc silks, I9c.

1850 yards of two-toned printed
Princess silks, in large variety of
colorings, including blue and white,
brown and black, green and old rose,
and other pretty effects, showing hello
trope, garnet, new blue, and reseda
They are in floral and spray designs
Full q inches wide. and sell regularly
at 35c yard. Tomorrow they go at
Ice yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Engraving.

AS special introduction to our sta
tionery department, we offer to furnish
copper plate and 80 engraved cards
for So cents tomorrow, and guarantee
the work to be equal to the best Re
printing 80 cards from plate, 20 cents.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

slight fire occurred late last night il the
woodsheds in the rear OF 1908 and pos " Street
northwest The blaze was caused by Throwing.
hot ashes into dry barrel. The sheds were On
tirely destroyed The damage was So fully in
surcd.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Specials i'm uphOisferfes and
bedWe3r.

Spring is generally the housewives
season for housekeeping and brighten
ing up. We shall quote special prices
on lot of usefuls of this sort to-
morrow-and every saving housekeep-
er will make it a point to attend.
so pieces of golden art draperies. in
high art designs and colorings, heavily
finished in gold tinsel Worth S2ZC
1Oc. At. ..................... ~
40 pieces of yard-wide silkolines, in
choice patterns and positively fast
colors. Worth ~ 1-2c. VIII go Tic
ior.. '...........sS
5000 yards of cotton ball fringe. in
new spring shades, made to match any
Of the above draperies. VIII go &c
at..'.. '...........--- -..........
A lot of new spring weight COM
forts, for double beds; covered with
best silkolines and filled with best
grade of white cotton; fluffy and q
soft Worth s1.9S. VIII go at. ~
A lot Of hundred pairs of large-size
double bed pillows, covered with
Amoskeag art ticking and filed with
hot air purified feathers. Worth QOC
double, for. ~
A lot of Just &c full size double bed
spreads, in handsome MarseIlles pat
terms, hemmed and ready for use,
which are worth a dollar, will COO
90 lOT w
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
IOc to L5c torchon Laces. Sc.

Tomorrow we shall offer a lot OF
the very newest styles in torchon
laces. with insertings TO match, in
to inches wide. which are worth 10c
and 15c yard for only &C yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
csc silk null. 2,3c.

Tomorrow. as a special, value, We
shall let you have the. dainty silk null,
in all colors, ~ inches wide, which
sells regularly at 65ea q. yard. at the
extraordinarily low price OF. 23c a yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Csc and soc buckles, PIC.

Ladies' handsome jeweled belt
buckles, in the newest effects, which
are worth 25e and 39c each, will be
offered for IL 1-2c each tomorrow
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
3 underwear specials.

lot Of ladies' ribbed vests. with
high neck and long sleeves, medium
weight for just-now wear, worth CSC,
f %'li be offered tomorrow W.
lot of children's merino vests, in
white and natural, splendid quality
worth Csc TO 39c, will go 11HC
loT .......'..-.... ..-....... './Z
Children's ribbed vests, in white and
ecru, silk trimmed in the pref &C
test fashion-worth Ice. for..... j
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
75c let belts, 49c.

A lot of ladies. Jet belts. one of the
latest fads of fashion, which sell regu-
larry at 75c, will go for 40 cents each
tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
~&mMpa Tho dependable store, Seventh and K Streets
SieSt store in town last Week!"
UsuaI75c wrappers 90 for 49c.

at price
of
them go al cents
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Ladies' Csc stocks, f2E2c.

A lot of ladies' satin stock collars.
in all eolors. which sell usually at 20
cents. will go tomorrow as a special
lot at II 1-2 cents.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Ladies' ties, soc.

A lot of ladies' dainty lawn ties.
with deep pleating, with six rows of
lace, in the very newest styles-which
is worth 75c, will be offered for 39c
tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Rare values in hosiery.
Three pairs will go for Is cen

black and russell, with double heel
and toes, worth 1sc. will be offered QC
Three pairs will go for 25 cents.
Children's jersey ribbed hose, with
double knee, heel and toe, full regular
made. very fine quality. worth 11l/C
Csc, for. ~
hose, with double heel and toe,
which are worth lac pair, will &C
go for.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

Walter Headache Powders.
Instant relief Price. 1Oc. All druggists Ask
for and insist on Walters. Sure cure. te2s-3mo
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Sc CASTLE soap. 2E2c.

The genuine olive oil CASTLE soap.
which aways sells for DC a cake, will
be offered for 1-2c tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
69c faffefa, soc.

AS one-day special we'll sell you
extra heavy quality rustling taffeta. in
both plain and chameleon effects, of all
pure silk quality, in an immense range
of colorings, including such scarce
shades as turquoise. cerise, new blue,
ruby. pearl, royal, and others, and also
black. We've sold thousands of yards
OF it at Csc a yard-and tomorrow it
goes at sec yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
200 dOz. waists at less than 0ne=haH

We secured
the money at once The lot consists Of plain black
try Warranted fast black and WI
are
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
worth 81, but go for 49 cents.

Every waist in the bears the workmanship
purchase o ask price,. " - '