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The times., 1899-07-06
Lontcd II Drug stnrc.

Burglars entered and robbed the drug store Of
C. 4 Prcutiss at the corner Of Ninth Street
and New York Avenue. at an early hour ycstcr-
day morning and secured in the neighhorhood Of
$500 in cash. The robbery was discovered about
o'clock in the morning, when the store was
opened for business. communication al
once sent to Police Headquarters, and Detectives
Muller and Blur were detailed the ease.
Entrance to the store effected hv forcing
window ON the New York Avenue side OF the
store. two-inCh chisel, which was found BY
the detectives, had been used in the operation.
Once inside, the burglars had little difficulty in
securing their plunder, the cash register and
safe in which the money had been contained.
were left unlocked when the store was closed
Tuesday night at y o'clock The detectives
learned that a stranger had been seen loafng
about the store after midnight, and had moved
away at the approach OF citizen. 1t is sup
posed that this man was watching outside while
his eonfederates securing the money from
the store.
The times., 1899-07-06
HeImscn Goes Free.

Charles ]. Helmsen arraigned in the Po-
lice Court yesterday morning on charge of as
sault with intent to kill, committed on Howard
T. Rhodes Attorney Campbell Darlington repre-
sented the defendant. and Prosecuting Attorney
Laskey appeared for the Government The evil
dence showed that at the time OF the fight,
during which Rhodes cut in the stomach,
both men were under the influence of liquor.
1t appears that the fight the result of an
attempt on the part of Rhodes to concliate the
wife Of HeInsen because of slight domestic in.
felicity between the husband and wife Attor.
ney Darlington argued that the fight was not
serious and that the cutting probably an
accident. Judge Scott held the same opinion
and stated that the evidence showed no at
tempt to kill dismissed the charge.
The times., 1899-07-06
Labor DIV Preparations.

Twenty nine members of the special commit
tees appointed by the Building Trades Council
and the Central Labor Union to make arrange
ments for the celebration of Labor Day met in
joint session last evening at Typographical Tenn
pie. The joint committee is composed Of fifteen
representatives from each organization, and il
was stated that the member absent last night
is out of the city. Reports were made by the
chairmen OF the subcommittee on advertising
and contributions. In both instances the reports
were eminently satisfactory, showing that the
merchants Of the city are lending their influence
and financial assistance to the local wage earners
to enable them TO properly celebrate their na-
tional holiday.
The times., 1899-07-06
A AnrxInnd shnotinr.

drunken row participated in by a number
of colored persons who celebrated independence
Day at ForreStville, Nd, resulted in the shooting
of Robert Merritt, colored who lives at 4lG
Third Street northeast While the celebration
was at its height a fight started, in which NeF-
ritt and "Gunny" Day were the principals.
During the fight Day shot Merritt in the right
leg with revolver. The wounded man was
brought to the city and received treatment at
the Eastern Dispensay. Day was arrested by
Policeman johnson, OF the Ninth precinct, and
is being held for the Montgomery county authori-
ties. Sheriff Robey has been communicated with,
and il is understood will come here to take
charge OF the prisoner. Merritt, whose condition
is not at all serious, stated that he did not wish
to prosecute Day, the affair was due TO a
drunken row.
A big investment for small large amounts.
Room 40, Warder Building. jy6-3t
The times., 1899-07-06
Cruise of the Nnval Reserves.

The report of the board appointed by Captain
Mackenzie, of the cruiser Prairie and composed
OF Surgeon $. II. Criffths, Lieut.. William Trux-
ton, and Lieut.. F. X. Hill, was received at the
Navy Department Yesterday. The report was a
formal statement OF the cruise OF the District OF
Columbia Naval Reserves board that vessel.
The report states that the militia returned from
an eight-day cruise OF instruction on July 4.
The crew was composed OF 10 commissioned Of
ficers and l52 petty officers and enlisted men.
The board found that the ability OF the en-
listed force is fair; that the general physique Of
the men is very good; that the big gun practice.
navigation, and signaling during the cruise were
fair; that the setting up good, and that
the efficiency Of the officers was good.
The times., 1899-07-06
Burial of John w. Hendley.

The funeral of John Walter Hendley, the aged
modeler. who died suddenly at his home Monday
night, will take place this afternoon at 2:3C
O'Clock from the family residence, at 10i Street
southwest Services will be held at the house,
and the interment will be made at Congressional
Cemetery. short time previous to his death
Mr.. Hendley was baptized in the Catholic faith,
and will therefore receive the last rites Of that
Church. 1t is probable that Rev. Father
o'Hourke, of st. Dominic's Church, will con-
duct the funeral ceremonies at the house and
will also attend the body at the grave The
pailbearers were chosen from among the closest
friends of the deceased genius. They are vii
liam Palmer chief taxidermst at the National
Museum; Charles Wolf, and Edwin H. Hawley,
also of the National Museum. and Edward b.
Collins, William 7. Whelan. and Charles F.
Wehausen
The times., 1899-07-06
Transrers of EmpIoyes.

Employees of the street extension division of the
District Engineer Department have been trans
ierred to the Office of the District Surveyor as
follows: C. W Thorn, computer and craftsman
at "A per day; J. c. Armstrong, craftsman, At
81 30 per day; VI. c. Hazen. assistant engineer.
at s. ner day; Bert S. Nelligan, rodman, at s. 80
per day, and A. S. Fernald rodman. at 3.
per day. The resignation OF Charles p Calvert
as assistant surveyor has also been accepted to
take effect July Is, and E. NJ. Talcott. computer
and craftsman in the Surveyors office, at - per
day, has been promoted 10 be assistant sur
veyor at $500 per annum, to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Calvert.
The times., 1899-07-06
BIDS Accented.

The following proposals were accepted by the
District Commissioners yesterday: Thomas A.
Brown, to kalsomine the Bell and Smallwood
School buildings; T. Z. Landon, to kalsomine
the Force, Grant, and Dennison School build
ings; Thomas G. Young, TO kalsomine the Morse
and Harrison School buildings; H. Z. Harvey. 10
paint the interior Of the Harrison School build
ing; Fred. ]. White, to erect iron fence around
the Dennison School building; Rudolph West Il
Co, to construct a steel ceiling in the Franklin
School; Fred. ]. White, to place iron railing
around the Hildton School building, for the sum
of sol CO.
The times., 1899-07-06
Epworth Hoard OF control.

The board OF control OF the Washington Dis
trict Epworth League held its regular monthly
meeting last night and accepted the resignation
Of the treasurer, Miss Frederic. vote OF thanks
was rendered her for her faithful and efficient
services. VI. r. Speelman was elected 20 fill
the unexpired term. The committee trans
portation to the indianapolis convention reported
that all necessary arrangements had been COM
pleted and a large delegation would attend
isom this city The following committee was
appointed to take charge OF the Washington Grove
camp meeting to be held August l: ;. 5.
Culbertson, E. :. La Fetra. the Rev. J, II.
Wright, jr., and Mrs. E. G. Moulton.
The times., 1899-07-06
Miss Fairs birthday Party.

The birthday party given last evening by Miss
Anna Fair, at the home OF her parents, 9lf L
Street northwest was most enjoyable affair.
Among those present were the Misses Marguerite
and Lillian Hildebrand, Mary Moran, Kathleen
McEIfresh Clara Ockenhausen, Grace Walters,
and Salie Fair After some time spent in inno-
cent games, all the guests took hand in a
candy-pulling match.
The times., 1899-07-06
The y. VI. c. A. Excursion.

The local Young Mems Christian Association
has completed arrangements for an evening ex-
cursion to Indian Head on Friday, July II. \
steamer has been chartered and an orchestra Will
furnish music. The following committees on the
excursion appointed at meeting last
night Refreshments, Z. s. La Fetra music,
Messrs. Redfeld. Sergeant, and Fironed; adver-
tising Messrs. Preston, jerks, Bartels, Marsh,
lie Mot, Shepard, Speiden, Horton, Neale, Handy,
Grafton, Burr and Cough
The times., 1899-07-06
STREET LIGHTING.
TIDE TABLE.
AMusEMENTs TO-DAY.

Glen sligo-alusic by Pistorio's Orchestra and
dancing.
Chevy -Iluminations, band concerts, and
dancing.
Glen Echo-Pavilion, dancing.
Excursion to Marshall Hail. steamer Macalester,
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. 10 a. m, 2:9O
and 0:30 p. Sunday, IL a. m, 2:30 and $50
p. IN.
Excursion to Indian Head, Thursday. Friday,
and Saturday, $3.50 p. m. To Glymont,
steamer Kent, 9:3O a. m. and @ p. IN. today.
The times., 1899-07-06
PInintiT,s Evidence I. In

The evidence for the plaintiff in the suit of
George W ofutt against the Capital Traction
Company for $4,000 damages was concluded early
yesterday, and r. Ross Perry, who represents
the defendant made an opening statement TO the
jury 1t is expected that the testimony for the
defence will be all in tomorrow
The times., 1899-07-06
Rebuilding Prices
on Nets, ChiffOns
and VeiIings.

Maline and Grenadine Veilings. 1nC
in all colors; regular price, 25c HetS
yard. Rebuilding Price. "
Embroidered Mousseline and Chiffons
in all colorings; former prices, FfC
H.25, s1.50, and 50 a yard. Re- NJ
building Price. W
45-inch Liberty Silk. all the TET
newest and popular shades; our M
75c quality. Rebuilding Price. .OO
45-inch Black La Tosca Net, HAT
which still bears the 81 mark. hHS
Rebuilding Price. w
women's, Misses. and Children's Ferris
Waists, in white only; never sold HOE
for less than 81 and SIPS. Re hHS
building Price. e...................... W.
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A wnshingtonian Among Them.

Baseom Johnson, of DR.. Joseph Taher
johnson, Of this city, who was recently elected
captain of the Yale athletic track team, left New
York yesterday on the ST. Louis with the Har-
ward and Yale athletic teams who will contest in
England on July 81 with the oxford and Cam
bridge teams. johnson holds the worlds record
in the pole vault at II feet inches
The times., 1899-07-06

The marshaPs Jury having under consideration
the award of benefits and the assessment OF dam
ages in the matter of the Nineteenth Street ex
tension held long session yesterday in Equity
Court room No. i.
The times., 1899-07-06
Lose. Earl of His Roll.

The theft OF so is reported by Jack Bell. OF
2O06 Government alley. He states that the money
was taken from under pillow on his bed.
The times., 1899-07-06

Thomas Tibbs, of 1872 Marion Court northwest,
reported to the police yesterday that some one
stole S22 from roll containing SiI which was in
trunk in his room.
The times., 1899-07-06
Rebuilding Prices on
New Silk Items.

22-inch pure white Jap. Silk, bright
glossy durable fabric which will take the
water like a fine piece of muslin 1EC
cannot be duplicated under 39c. ~
a yard Rebuilding Price........-..1O
our 75c. and sec Foulards and Printed
China Silks; every pattern new this sea-
son; designs and coiorings ex- H0S
quisite, in twill effects and satin u4I
stripes. Rebuilding Price ......... ~
The times., 1899-07-06
a borrowed Watch Stolen.

James W Berrifeld, of the Marine Barracks,
reports that he loaned a silver watch to a
comrade named Livingston. and that the latter
was relieved of the timepiece while a River
View boat.
The times., 1899-07-06
Rebuilding Values
from Our Suit Department

Sheer Lawn Wrappers, every size f1C
from go to A; 79c value. Sale Price. ~
Sheer Lawn Wrappers, with en- HnC
broidsry trimmed collars; sl.25 hHI
value. Sale Price. ce...-.............. w
Fine Sheer Fancy Lawn Wrap nOc
pers. lace trimmed, every size; Nxt
S1.69 and s1.9S value Sale Price,. w
Every ladies' Crash Suit in d. no
the house which sold up to So. fH
Every white and fancy Pique r1 An
Suit that sold up to ss9s. Sale \ M
Price. ...........................UJsfO
Every imported Pique Suit in
white and colors, even those d, no
that sold as high as So Sale MI Q$
frlce. ...--....-.....-.....V tsOO
Ladies' fine corded white Pique nOc
Skirts, full yards wide and made QX1
with deep hem. Sale Price. w
Ladies' wide Vale Pique
Skirts, with braided fronts, ~ m
neat neatly y-,t tailored, worth $3.50. | ~
Ladies' finest grade white
Pique Skirts, extra width and n no
deep hem; sold for S3.75. Sale Qx
Price.-..-.---....-. .-..........p wv
The times., 1899-07-06
1oc-ALL DRUGGISTS-1oc
rhief takes cnhnn Money.
A PiIIa,x n Poor Bank.

William H. Schroth reports stolen from En-
ricifs Hotel u gold-illed watch and fve-cent
Cuban paper note.
The times., 1899-07-06
rHE SIN AND MOON.

Highest temperature yesterday, p. m........s7
Lowest temperature yesterday, p. m..-.......6s
The times., 1899-07-06
In AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Decision Expected Today.
Considering BENEFITS and Damages.

1t is expected that decision will he handed
down today in the Crump against Crump divorce
case.
The times., 1899-07-06
Funeral of Richard II. Lloyd.

Funeral services over the remains Of Richard
r. LLOYD, who died on Monday in Providence
Hospital. after an lines OF several months, viii
be conducted by the Rev. Dr.. Stafford. in 81.
Patrick's Church, at o'clock this afternoon.
The interrnent will be in Mount O!ivet Gene
tery The deceased was a native Of Virginia,
a veteran OF the Confederate army, and was iorty-
nine years OF age.
The times., 1899-07-06
Rebuilding Prices in Our
Mems Department.

Our 75c line of eross-stripe silk-bosom
shirts extra long bosoms-fne cambric
bodies-laundered neck and cuff
bands-neat designs, in blue, AEc
pink and heliotrope combina- HES
tions.-Sale Price.
sateen striped shirts, white laundered
bands-neat pin stripes-never orc
before shown under 5oc-in all nv
sizes. Sale Price. ice...............A AO
Sea Island percale shirts, with two sepa-
rate turn-down coilars-a large assort-
ment of light and dark patterns 1nC
fast colors. CSC is the regular /QI
value. Sale Price ~
sl.cO silk-bosom shlrts-slightly soiled
from handling and display, extra wide
bosoms-in neat stripes, broad 10c
bars, checks and plain colors. XVI
Sale Price. -.-.----...-..........-. ~
Laundered percale shirts-with turn
down collars and cuffs attached-perfect
fitting-warranted fast coior-every size
new styles-plaids and stripes orr
never shown anywhere under soc. M
sale Price .GO
Mems and boys aIl-linen link cuffs
all sizes from 10 lO-you have 2Ic
always paid l5c a pair for them. ~
sale Price -.---..---.-..-.EZ
Our regular stock of silk neckwear-In
imperials, four-in- hands, tecks,
puffs-also handsome effects in 17H
summer silks. Sold for soc. Sale ~
Priee--....-..........
There remain six fine black silk
Pqfi a bosom shirts that, that sold s for tEc
Sale Price ......-....-....-....... ~
All Of our 25e silk club ties NJ
every conceivable shade and de- vi
sign. Sale ....................O
Mems hose supporters-perfec- 0c
tion in simplicity and fit 15e II
value. Sale Price. ce.....................V
Mems night robes-good muslin-full 50
inches ng-embroidered fronts, lAC
u to IS. soc regular value. Sale 4I
Price ...---...-.-..-. -
Leather and canvas belts soc vi,
and 75c qualities. Sale Price........ "
The times., 1899-07-06
MANY GET iPaDIllM0II0NS
The Annual Treasury Department
Changes Are Made.

The Announcements Given According
to the Civil Service Ruics-Most of
Them Provided for in the Laws
That Went Into Operation July l.
a Complete List of Those Benefited
The times., 1899-07-06

and the third compelled to make within the past
wears Growing business t-sweing crowds forced it
necessity trupet its ROOM ROOM that
nnd rs to the glory of the like preceding
events is even to be intensified in this
Falling walls tumbing masonry flying debris the clash of
furnish through asles
fortunate
Hail, the stocks for selling if they not
santly taken from coming of wreckage.
The times., 1899-07-06

Sun rose.......4:4O AN. Sun sets. .......7:2s P.
Moon rises. ....3:3s AN. Moon sets.............
The times., 1899-07-06
Rebuilding Prices on
Table Linens and Towels.

1S-inch Bleached and Unbleach- n2c
ed Twilled Toweling, fast sell ~
wage. Rebuilding Price. IA
16-inch square Fringed Linen ~
Doilies. Rebuilding Price. IL
25x45 heavy unbleached Turk o2c
ish Bath Towels, 15c value. Re- Nj
building Price .....................O va
60-inch Turkey Red and White nnc
Table Damask, choice designs. UV
Rebuilding Price .................. ~
One lot of knotted fringed A
Tapestry Covers, extra good Anc
quality-worth 75c. Rebuilding nv
Price ..-..........-.......- s6
72-inch Silver Bleached Irish Arc
Table Damask, extra heavy. Re UhJ
building Price ...............-...... III
One lot of Huck and Damask
Towels, hemstitched, fringed, 1Fc
and plain. slightly soiled-were NJ
50, 40, and soc. Rebuilding Price. ~
1000 yards of An-iinen H1c
Bieached Toweling, fast selvage, h5l
lOc quality. Rebuilding Price -. w
SIS extra heavy Pure Linen CT
Denim Napkins, sl.S9 value. Nj
Rebuilding Price ....-............-...U
The times., 1899-07-06
gi,r - - gintes
THURSDAY. JULY 6. 1899.
The weather Prediction.
TEMPERATURE.

Showers Thursday; probably fair Friday; va
riable winds
The times., 1899-07-06
Imported ChaIIies worth Soc, 5ec.

No less than so very choice styles, most
ly neat and attractive designs and staple
colorings.
The times., 1899-07-06

A big investment for small or large amounts
Room 40 Warder Building. iy6-3t
The times., 1899-07-06
Our Rebuilding Prices
on Wash Goods

hit the mark square in the centre; they
caught the town and We got the results
Another day, the same goods at the same
prices.
The times., 1899-07-06
Novelty Dinliiies worth Sc. Iss.

These are imported goods, the finest of
the kind made; all the very latest color
ings and designs; an elegant assortment to
select from.
The times., 1899-07-06
Imported Bla.k Pique worth 4ec, lqc

ed organdies. which. were 39e and SOC, the
same.
The times., 1899-07-06
MOasse!ine de- Sois wOrti 51c, l9c.

Stripes, figures, and a few plain shades;
these goods are silk and linen, and al
though fine and sheer, will wear equal to
any summer material made.
The times., 1899-07-06
Imported Dotted Swisses worth Soc, I9c.

These are colored Swisses, but not a very
large collection; the assortment is limited
"a dozen patterns or SO.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-23
PERSONAL.


Mr.. Edward D. Hill Of Boston. pupil
Of Arthur Whiting Of New York and
beitner Of Paris, Is In town this week
at hr. Lewis Pierce's ON Deering street,
for the purposes Of arranging for plano
pupils
Rev. ]. II. Little will preach In the
Uniyersalist church at Canton tomorrow
at ii a. m. In the afternoon at y. 80 he
win preach in the Univsrsaiist church at
Livermore Brsthren's Milis.)
Rev. W. W. Hooper. Universalist state
missionary. viii preach In the hall at
Madison tomorrow at 2.s0 p. m.
DIR. and Mrs. Brook Of this city have
with them at their summer home at
Wyman, DIR. and Mrs. Tolman Of Dover.
N. H., and MIR. and Mrs. Charles Gage Of
Portland.
DIR. L. P. blanchard OF Spring street
Is receiving short visit from his BROTH
er, Albert L. Blanchard, ksq.. of the law
firm of Wlrdwell g. Blanchard, Bangor
MIR. Ernest II. Mailing who graduated
at Colby last commencement has Just
passed his examination and. entered the
medical department. of Columbia college,
Washington. Mr.. Mailing has also received
an appointments In the census depart
ment
MIR. and Mrs. Frederick E. Moore. hays
returned from an extended visit In Mas
sachusetts and Conpecticut.
MIR. josiah Small Of Victor, Col, Is on
visit to bis parents, MIR. and Mrs.C. II.
Small.
Mrs. Little OF Chicago and her sister
Mis- johnson of Portland are making q
tour of Montreal and Quebec with the
Raymond rnrty.
Mr.. and Mrs Linzee Presbott, who have
been visiting Mrs. Prescott's mother,
Mrs. Philip II. Brown, have returned
TO their summer home at Peperell.
Rev. NJ. q. McDonough, rector Of the
Cathedral, arrived. home from Eu-
rope Friday. Some few weeks since he
accompanied several students to Stony
hurst College, England
Rev. Father Mckinnon, S. T., who has
been conducting the retreat for the clergy
at the Episcopal residence, returned to
New York yesterday.
Miss Adelaide kohiing. daughter of
William II. Kohliug, Esq, is the guest
Of Mrs. Samuel Heliso. OF Melrose High
lands.
The Portland daily press., 1899-09-23
Some Coed Shots at Target 400
Yards Distant.
Each Battery Fired Five
Shots.
Target Practice VIII Continue
Today.

The fall OF the year Ia the season set
aside for the boys Of the ARTILLERY branch
Of Uncle Sans service to receive their
annual practical instruction In mechanic
oil manoeuvres with the big guns and yes
terday at Fort Williams target practice
with the 10 inch rifles began. The gar
rison was augmented by the arrival OF
Battery K from Fort Preble, who boarded
an early electric car and proceeded to
Fort Williams to spend the day with the
other battery of the regiment stationed in
our midst and also to take part In the
practice. 1t was arranged that Battery
ID, under command Of Lieut.. j. ID. Bar.
rette. should fire five shots from gun No.
z in the morning and that Battery e,
nnder command of Captain Bailey. should
get their eyes on the target in the after
noon.
+ A white buoy to serve ss target had
been placed a short distance to the east
ward of the Ram island reef and beyond
the spindle at the outer end of the reef.
The target was pointed out to the men
Of Battery ID and under the direction Of
their officers the first thing to find out
was its distance from the fort. Two sta
lions were established one near the Gag
staff at the fort and the other ut Simon.
toms cove ard detachments were sent
there to make the necessary observations
in or der that the range might be deter.
mined.
In the early days the determination OF
the range was matter Of guess work.
The gunner assumed distance, elevated
his gun accordingly snd watched the
flight Of the shot. If 1t fell short, he
increased the elevation and II 1t passed
over. he decreased it This was all very
well in day when the guns were toe
feeble to do much execution, except at
close range and few dozen shot thrown
away made little impression on the stock
/ n the magazine
With the advent OF modern ordnance.
however, with Its 60 ton guns and cost.
ly charges the necessity of accurate ire
became imperative, and ordnance ex.
ports set about devising some scientific
method of finding the range Of fixed as
well as moving objects on land and at
sea-
The range finder came In vogue based
on well known principles OF land survey :
iLg. Every student of surveying has
worked on the problem of calculating the
distance to certain tree across river
which the observer is not supposed to be
able to GROSS. A base line Is measured
along the bank and the angles which the
line makes with the tree on the opposite
side are measured. Then knowing the
length OF the base line and the two
angles, the distance can be determined
by trigonomstry.