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The times., 1899-03-05
NO SUNDAY LIQUOR
In HOTELS OR CLUBS
Sweeping Prohibition Rushed
Through Congress.
The Significance of One Clause Dis
covered Too Late.
Widespread Consternation Over ,
Piece of Ninth-Hour LcgisIation-


As the result OF the enactment by Con-
sress OF law regulating the Sunday
liquor traffic within the District Of c.
lumbia, the breweriss of Washington will
be closed today. This law was original ,
intended to prevent The sale of beer in
Kegs at breweries on Sunday. but was =
tered so as to prohibit the sale Of IiJuor
in any form. whether in restaurants. he
tells, or clubs. 1t will prevent any pzrso,
from making such sale, and contains rO
provision whatever exempting cubs o.
hotels.
Consequently hotel and cafe men as
we'll as club members, are indignant. son.
go so far as TO assert that the bill is uu-
lawful. Some time ago a prominent a.
torney visited the District Building on he
half of Rev. Father Matthews. pastor O,
St Cyprian's Church and called the at
tention of the District Commissioners to
the practice of certain breweriss of seIlin.
beer in kegs to minors on Sunday. IL was
pointed out that this laXity Frequently re-
suited in drunken rows on public rsserya-
tons IN the southeastern part of the city.
where IL was alleged that the LIQUOR was
sold in large quantities
The bill was not intended by its trainers
to prevent the sale OF liquor in hotels or
clubs. Had this been the case a small bill
would not have been drafted. The reason
Tor drafting separate bill TO remedy lust
the evil complained of was given by the
District Commissioners when thzy met tn.
representative of Rev. Father Matthews.
They stated then that only Il short bill
could be passed by Congress owing TO the
crush of late aeGislation.
The bill rs passed reads rs follows. and
stands as a law:
That it shall be unlawful for anv m,ker Ir,.,y.
cr, or dt>tiller OF beer or other iEtoxicati,,
liquors IN the District OF Columbia or other
person ur corporation, or the agent or servant
OF any maker, brewer, or ,liSyiller OF be,r or
other intoxicating liquors outside OF said Di-.
tfirt. and other person corporation To spil
or deliver any beer or other Intoxicating Iisr,crs
IN the District Of Columbia ON the first try of
the week, commonly called sunday
sec = That Iny person violating the p-ovi-
sinns Of tlis act SHALL, conviction thereof IN
the Police Court on prosecution in the name Of
the District " CoiJmbiI. be punished hy fu-
OF not less ilIn Ss5l nor more than 500 for each
and every offence.
When the original draft OF the bill pre-
sented in the House for consideration
Representative Grosyenor OF Ohio wanted
to know why the bill was limited 10 the
brewer or distil!er or his agent or SER
want" MIR. Grosvenor moved that the
words "or other person or corporation
be inserted in the measure. and this
amendment WAS agreed to. The Senate
also passed the measure. and it was finally
signed by the President as amended. II
is now Il law and Congress having ad-
journed before the true Significance of the
measure was discovered local hotel pro-
prietors anu clueuIen are at n loss 10
know what should be done TO remedy the
situation.
The times., 1899-03-05
FAILURE OF A LUMBER DEALER
Alfred &. thler's Liabilities Esti-
mated at SIfi.363.9i.

Alfred G. Uhler. of Alexandria. Va,
through his attorney. John Ridout, yes
terday filed a petition in voluntary bank
ruptcy. The petitioner states that he had
his principal place of business in this city.
trading as Wimsatt & Ulher, dealers in
lumber and hardware.
\ summary of the business affairs of
the petitioner attached to his prayer to b.
adjudged a bankrupt shows his liabilities
to be Slii,36s.94 and his assets $12S.S40.Os
The total amount of liabilities is made up
of the following items: Taxes. $500: wages.
Sl07; secured o.:ims. $6i,64O; unsecured
claims. S64. .634.05; notes which ought to be
paid by others. sl1 ,921.09: accommodation
Sl,092.So; property claimed as exempt
Sl.O15.
The assets consist of real estate amount
ing to SlO2, 1926: promissory notes, $500; ;
stock in trade, 1000: household goods,
1925; horses and mules. $3O0: vehicles
$925; machinery. $1,000; personal prop
erty $500; judgments, $500: open accounts.
$4,000; stocks, $1,000; policies of insurance.
$3.50o, and deposits in bank, So.
The times., 1899-03-05

in the Ninth Massachusetts, testified that
the canned roast beef was liquid. tallowy.
and nauseating. Much sickness resulted
from its use. The witness testified that
the refrigerated beef emitted death
like smell" which odor, he thought, was
not due to decomposition. About one-haif
of the refrigerated beef issued to his com
pany was received in condition unfit for
use.
At las the Court adjourned till Monday
at | O'Clock
The times., 1899-03-05
Goes To Philadelphia nv Advertising
Manager of Prominent Firm.

Herbert w. Kaufman. who has been
manager of the advertising department of
The Times for the past eight months. has
severed his connection with this paper 10
accept a position as advertising manager
for N. Snellenberg & CO.. of Philadelphia,
Mr.. Kaufman will direct the advertising
OF this prominent Quaker City firm. which
promises 10 be one of the coming depart-
ment stores Of Philadelphia, and his ex-
perienee in the ad-writing field and Jour
nalism, as well as his ability and energy.
well fiji him for this responsible position.
Few young adwriters have made such
rapid strides toward success as Mr.. Kauff
man, and The Times wishes him every sue
cess in his new undertaking. Mr. Kauff-
man comes from well-known Washington
family and has a large circle of friends
here. He is graduate of the Johns
Hopkins University. Of Baltimore. and has
done advertising work on the Baltimore
American. The Times. and the old Wash
ington News" Arthur Marks, formerly
first assistant in the advertising DEPART
ment, will succeed Mr.. Kaufman.
The times., 1899-03-05
"Hecht's Greater Stores"
More of summer Shirt
waists at soc.

The sale OF the cotton shirt
waists at 80 certs has proven
such an immense success that
we have prevailed upon the SAME
maker who sent us the first lot
to let us have more. If we men
toned his name you would rec
ognize it instantly-for he is
known as the maker OF the best
shirtwaists. If you were here
during the sale of last week you
know what an immense success
it proved. No offering ever ere
ated such a furore. With the
arrival of second and larger lot
there is no reason why history
should not repeat itself again
Monday.
This second lot consists of the pref
tiest percales. lawns. dimities. and
madrases, and you have the choice of
an endless assortment of attractive
patterns. They are all made in the
most painstaking manner-this maker
never turned out poorly made gar
ment in his entire career
The times., 1899-03-05
Mems collars, S15c-
or 40c dozen.

The collar sensation of the season
one which should send every saving
man to this department in a hurry
Monday We offer the choice of mems
fine i-piy linen collars. in all styles
and shapes, and in all sizes, and the
same good sort for which you have
always paid y 1-2c, 15c, and 25c. for
only 1-2c each-or 10 cents a dozen.
You may have as many as you like,
too.
The times., 1899-03-05
"Hecht's Greater Stores" "
A makers samples of
muslin garments at half.

We have secured the samples
of leading maker in muslin
undergarments-at great con-
cessiou-and tomorrow they go
on sale at proportionatcly low
price. The lot is a large one ami
is OF surprising excellence. 1t
consists Of two and three gar
ments Of the s1mc sort-and all
are made in the most painstaking
manner necessarily 50 because
OF their use as samples Of the
makers output
The lot consists of vide umbrella
drawers. trimmed ~ ~ iacS or ernbfoid-
cry-snd embroidery or lace trimmed
corset oysfs-embroidsTY trimnled
gowns. In Empire" style. with yoke
or pleated back-aBd skirts wi;h wide
founces Of embroidery and algo with
dust ruffies-and chemises Handsomely
trimmed with lace or embroidery, extra
length. They represent values worth
up to S1.50-and we shall offer you the
RI fOica for only 70 cents
The times., 1899-03-05
Misses SL.5O shoes, 0Gc.

a lot of misses and children's tan
shoes, in lace and button styles-alI
sizes, from to 2-will be offered to-
morrow at So cents pair Not a pair
in the lot is worth less than 81, while
the large sizes are regular $l.50 values.
We must restrict each purchaser to
two pairs at the price as we want as
many as possible to share in the great
saving.
The times., 1899-03-05
The Children of Mnine.

The regular monthly meeting of the Sons
and Daughters of Maine was held last night
in Carroll Institute Hall. After the read
ing of the minutes and the transaction of
routine business the following literary and
musical programme was given: Reading.
c. T.. Crowell; vocal solo, Miss Katherine
Varney, accompanied by Miss Bessie Win
chell; recitations. II. Il. O'Donoghue and
Miss Genevieve West, NJ. 0'Donoghue and
Duncan c. Hayward; song Miss Katherine
Varney. At the conclusion of the pro-
gramme refreshments were served.
The times., 1899-03-05
Boys csc Shoes, 69c.

A big lot of boys' good, durable spring
heel shoes, in lace style, made of satin
calf and yici kid-which are regular
SSc value here, and sold at much more
elsewhere-wi!l go for 60 cents a pair.
These are sturdy qualities to see
the hardest service a boy can give.
The times., 1899-03-05
Taffeta silk waists, S49S.

A lot of fine quality black and COL
ored stripe taffeta silk waists, made in
the newest effects. which are worth SS
and $40, will be offered you tomorrow
at Si9S No more fashionable gar
ments can be found-no better fitting
or more desirable waists are made.
The times., 1899-03-05
UnderskirfS, 49c.

We shall also offer a lot of ladies'
fine quality muslin underskirts. trim
med with ruffle and tucas, and cut in
the most liberal fashion-made most
carefully-whieh are actually worth
I5c. for only 50 cents each-
The times., 1899-03-05
Boys SO REFERS, sL0s. ,

clean sweep of the boys REFERS.
Ihey go at less than the bare cost OF
materials. The choice of any boys fine
ali-wool blue kersey REFER, which sold
UP to S6-plain or paid linings-in sizes
TO with large pearl buttons and
velvet collars-will be offered for Sl.9S.
The times., 1899-03-05
PLANS FOR THE JUBILEE.
The Chairman of Finance Reports
Gratifying Success.

The executive committee having in
charge the arrangements for the National
Peace Jubilee met last night at the head
quarters of the Business Mems Associa-
tion, 1874 Street. Reports from commit
tees were heard and plans were discussed
for the grand historical pageant. which is
to be a leading feature of the Jubilee.
w. S. Knox presided and w. S Mexican
served as secretary. The members pres
ont were:
f. X. Raymond Chairman of the General Com
mittce; V. Baldwin johnson, OF the business
Mems Association; Gustuyc Bender. Congress
Heights; Prof. +. {. Wood, East Washington;
.Iahc5 ". SImeUille, Mount Pleasant; f. \. Sc
hiring, Northeast Washington; G. c. Lancaster,
Northwest Suburban: Gen. s :. Noder, Han
cock Command. [ niun Veteran Union: Capt. j.
". Edgar. Old Guard; Commander \ F. Sperry,
Burnside Post, G.. \. r.; john G. i0st, Grand
Lodge. X. OF p; William L. Eitcrich. German
Veteran Mon; Gen \. IL. Feathers. Department
OF the Potomac. G. \. r.; Stanton Weaver. Far
ragut Post, g. A. H.; William Dickson. Washing
ton Lodge Elks and clmiTmen OF subcommittee
Allison Nailor, r., II. =. Murphy. Chaplin
Brown, +. r Howe, Col l.. F. Wright, and
Mitchell Dyreniurh.
Chairman Nailor. of the finance commit
tee, reported that he had met with graft
flying success in arranging his committee.
During the discussion on finances mum
Der of subscriptions were made to the
guarantee fund. Il. =. Murphy contrib
uted $3.50.
Secretary and General Director Mexican
then outlined the leading features of the
Jubilee, among the most prominent being
the historical pageant This display will
require at least 1000 soldiers and sailors
and several hundred horses. 1t will give
in regular sequence the several great mil
itary and naval ep3chs In the history of
the United States, preceded by floats and
characters showing Columbus before Queen
Isabella and Ferdinand prior to his leav-
ing Spain for the New World and his land
ing upon the shores of America.
Following this VIII be the famous flags
of the Revolution. General Washington and
his staff mounted, NorgaD's riflemen. Con-
tinental infantry. artillery, and sailors,
this epoch being c9ncluaed with a float
depicting Washington crossing the Della
ware just before the. battle OF Trenton.
The days of 1872 viii be illustrated with
floats and mounted soldiers. and the Civil
War of iSGl-G5 will be represented by Gen.
George b. Mcclellan and staff, followed by
soldiers and sailors.
The times., 1899-03-05
C0rSefs worth soc to 75c,
81 cents.

They're seconds and subject to a
few slight imperfections, which does
not in the smallest way hurt them.
But being seconds" they came to us
under price-and We turn them over
to you the same way. You have the
choice of black. gray, and white ones,
in long, short, and mecium lengths
They are worth from 59c to 15c and we
have marked them 81 cents. Every
pair is as perfect fitting as can be-
and thoroughly high grade.
The times., 1899-03-05
French SileSias, 4C.

The triumph OF last week is still
fresh in the minds of Hecht patrons
and we count ourselves as lucky in se-
curing another case to sell at the same
price which set all Washington agog so
recently. Another case of those fine
French silesias has been received, and
go on sale tomorrow. They are in good
desirable shades. and black-usefuI
lengths, which will serve any purpose.
Closely woven quality-soft and Ius-
trous. They are worth from 15c 51f
TO 2oc yard. and will go for. rs
All linen canvas. in black and gray.
double thickness-the regular JffC
19c value-will go for. .... f12
Black back neat figured waist lining.
full yard wide-worth Il lie and QsC
loc a yard-will go for.. CS
Iard-wide Silver Sheen. ,ae newest
hning-wears much better than silk
in all colors and black-worth 1E1C
&c yard-for .. lbs
Moire finish percaline. yard-wide.
which will not break or split, in black
and all evening and street shades. Not
remnants, but full pieces. and worth
IL lie yard. We will make
a new record by letting them 73c
30 loF ...--.---..----..-.-. IL
I9C and 25c yeiHngs, I5c.
a lot OF stylish fish net vs:lings. in
dotted and plain effects. which you
have always paid 19c and 25c for. will
De offered you tomorrow at 15c yard
The times., 1899-03-05
Corset covers and drawers,
i2Ec.
offering 4

A special offering from our own
stock that vies with the first In i'm
portance. The choice OF well-made
muslin corset covers, trimmed with
embroidery. and full cut drawers, well
tucked. which are well worth 25c. for
only 12 lie.
The times., 1899-03-05
Boys blouse suits, 69c.

Tomorrow We put on sale big lot of
boys navy blue flannel blouse suits,
in sizes TO 10 years, which are nattiIy
trimmed with white and red soutache
braid-and finished otherwise in the
most attractive manner-will go for 60
cents
The times., 1899-03-05
Muslin gowns, 29c.

A lot of ladies' good quality muslin
gowns, full cut, and well made. trim
med in the most desirable manner
made with all the care and attention
10 little details possible-worth i9c,
will go for % cents.
The times., 1899-03-05
Last of our wrappers, soc.

We shall turn over the balance OF
the stock of wrappers at a fraction
of their actual worth-for the room
they take up is needed for new spring
goods. Thus you get the choice of
fine quality, fleece-lined Aannslette
wrappers. in the greatest variety of
pretty effects, which sold up to Sl.5O.
Tor only 30 cents. Skirts are full and
wide. and waists are separately lined.
Every garment is made in the most
careful manner-full OF style.
The times., 1899-03-05
Corduroy pants, 33c.

A lot of boys good, tough quality
corduroy pants, well made. and strongly
iinished-will be offered for 80 cents Il
pair Good school DantS for any hnY
The times., 1899-03-05
TOrchon Eaces, SC.

in large variety of pretty designs. with
insertions to match, in widths up TO 6
inchcs-worth II Lee and 15c yard
will go for cents yard Monday.
The times., 1899-03-05
Bicycle suits, 81. 9S.

a lot of spring bicycle suits. made CT
mixed ooverts, each suit consisting of
jacket, skirt. and leggins, which are
well tailored, and worth 81. will go
for SfgS.
The times., 1899-03-05
Boys sI1irfwaisfs, L2IIc.

a lot of boys Merrimac pereale shirt
waists. good, stanch quality-in a va
riety of serviceable patterns-will go
for u l-2c-and they're easily worth
25c
The times., 1899-03-05
ChemiSe. I0c.

Another value from our own stock
lot of fine quality chemise. perfect
fitting, and nicely trimmed and we'll
finished, which are worth SOC. will go
for lqc
The times., 1899-03-05
Boys Knee pants, E5c.

4 lot of boys cheviot knee pants. in
a good assortment OF patterns, good
wearing pants-worth 90 cents-will go
for Is cents a pair.
The times., 1899-03-05
NO RECORD OF WIRES.

The COmmi missioncrs Believe There
Has Been Illegal stringing.
letter was addressed 10 Senator Me-
MILAN, Chairman of the Senate District
Committee. yesterday by the District Com
missioners. calling attention to the per-
sistent refusals of the Mutual District
Messenger Company to aid the District in
The times., 1899-03-05
Ladies' Csc vests, I7c.

\ lot of ladies' long sleeve vests.
good weight for just-now wear-nice-
ly trimmed with pearl buttons, and
with necks run with tape-weli worth
Z5c-for II cents.
The times., 1899-03-05
Mofher's Friend waists, 25c.

a LOT of the famous Mothers Friend"
shirt waists, patent button bands-in a
goodly assortment Of pretty patterns
IN sizes II, u, 13, and twill go for
25c. These are the regular 7jc grade.
The times., 1899-03-05
Crepon skirts, 81. 0S.

A lot of the new spring crepon
skirts. with the new loop fastening
backs, made in the most fashionable
manner-perfect fitting and faultlessly
tailored. will be offered as special
value at S49S.
The times., 1899-03-05
Daring domestic dOif7gS.

Toile du Nord and Bates seersucker
and dress ginghams. warranted to
wash-in full pieces, and not rem
nants-worth y Lee a yard Q7C
will 20 OS
25 pieces of 42-inch extra fine quality
bleached sheeting muslin, which no.
body ever asked less than 1Oc &C
for-go at ..---.-................ w
Fruit of the Loom muslin-you
know the grade full well-no f2ZC
remnants-will go for....... fH
Louisiana No. 50 white solft
finished cambric viii BE- offered A7c
Eemstitched ready-made sheets. size
81 by 80. fine soft quality. hand torn
and hand ironed-worth Csc HQC
lOE -----.------ ..---------.-.-.
Hemstitched pillow cases. hand torn
and hand ironed-sizes 45 by IS O7C
worth L l-2e-for .-....... JS
The times., 1899-03-05
10000 pnn.ages CInin,ch.

Another suit for heavy damages was filed
yesterday in the Supreme Court of the Dis
tric; against the Metropolitan Railroad
Company. The plaintih is Lucretia Webb
who through her attorney. Joseph Shilling
ton, claims $4,000 for injuries alleged to
have been received May - last while
passenger aboard one of the cars OF the de-
fendant company.
Mrs. Webb alleges that the agent OF the
company, without care for her safety in
leaving the car. caused il to be started
while she was in the act OF alighting: that
she was thrown violently to the pavement.
and that one of her ribs was broken. and
that her right shoulder. arm, and leg were
severely strained and injured by the fall
The times., 1899-03-05
Ladies' !0c hand'k's, 21zc.

4 big lot of ladies pretty handker-
chiefs have come to us at a good y con-
cession. and we turn the fruits CT our
fortunate buying to5your benefit. Thus
you get ladies' real hemstitched hand
kerchiefs, sheer and fine soft quality
such as always sold at LOG for oaly
9 1-2c each. 3D. %"
The times., 1899-03-05
A Rare Chance,

grocery and meat market. Weekly sales
$1,000. Rent $50 per month. Owner retiring.
Price, 9i,2O0. NEW YORK BUSINESS BRoK-
ERS- mlj-3t
The times., 1899-03-05
A lot of linen leaders.

Turkey red table damask. in pretty
designs, such as sails every J5C
where at Csc a yd. will go for. ID
100 dozen linen bureau and wash
stand scarfs. with colored centers. in
pretty combinations OF pink, red, blue.
nile. olive, etc, such as sells 1SC
Extra heavy twilled Scotch linen
crash, with fancy border 65C
worth u 12c 4 yd., Will go for rs
The times., 1899-03-05
At SI4. 9S.
Cheyiof serge skirts, ST. L0S.

We offer lot of ladies' stylish chev-
lot serge skirts, which are lined with
percaline and velvet bound-and made
in the most finished manner-perfect
fitting-and worth $3.50 for only $l.9S
The times., 1899-03-05
List of notion savings.

Clark's o. n. t. Cotton. 1-2c spool.
Turkish Toilet Soap for 1c cake.
Large cakes Turkish Bath and Sun
flower soap. &c.
Large rolls of toilet paper for 1-2c.
100 yd spoo,s sewing silk. fer 1-2c.
Household Ammonia, 7-Sc bottle.
Sewing machine oil, 7-sc bottle.
sc paper of needles. 1c.
Large size. black and white. hooks
and eyes. two dozen on card. for 1c.
10c garter web for 1-2c a strip.
Mourning pins for 1c a box.
15c Velutina skirt binding. 4-yd
pieces, &C.
White cotton tapes, all sizes. 1c roll.
Child's l5c side garters, all sizes. Sc.
Pearl buttons. all sizes. for DC doz.
10c tooth brushes. good bristles, sc.
2 special hosiery values.
A lot of children's Isle thread
hose. sizes to . l-2, will go for AIR
only NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. IL
Children's heavy ribbed hose. full
regular made and seamless, choice OF
or / ribs, guaranteed fast
b!acE-worth i9c-will go fo- fAg/c
only ...-.-..-....-..-..... W.
The times., 1899-03-05
Mohair sfciIian skirts, So. 6.9S.

a lot of fine mohair sicilian skirts.
made with double stitched seams-per-
fectly tailored and admirably finished
will 20 for S6.GS.
The times., 1899-03-05
SILK crepoH Siirfs, SO. 9S.

lot of the finest silk curly crepon
skirts, the ultra fashionable garments
which VIII appeal to every woman's
heart-made in the most fashionable
way-new styles, will go for only
S99S
The times., 1899-03-05
zoe and Csc india Hnons, L5c.

We have also purchased manufac-
turer's surplus stock of l50 pieces Of
bookfolded sheer black and white In
dia linons, such as are sold in all stores
at zee and 25c yard. and you get them
for 15c yard instead. Only the finest
India linons are book fUlded-so you
will come to appreciate this offering all
the more from the fact that these are
book-folded. With such saving at
hand it Will pay you to anticipate your
needs-and buy now for summer
dre cSeS.
The times., 1899-03-05

iierr'ris Mserzcn and Senate Beers arr the
drinks uf cuunGisseurs Phone OSI Arlington
Bottlns Co. for case.
The times., 1899-03-05
New roc wash stuffs, 9z@c.

We have just secured lot of $50
pieces CT fine sheer organdies from a
manufacturer at about half price-and
right at the dawn of spring we can
offer you one of the best values ever
named. The LOT comprises light, me-
dium, and navy blue, barred plaid
grounds, with exquisite floral decora-
ticns-which are sold at 19c yard ev-
erywhere-and we shall let you 07C
have them Observation-Disclosures. JS
The times., 1899-03-05
soc for blk.
satin dEICReSSe

finest all-silk quality-extra soft and
lustrous and also fine quality soft peau
de sole silk-grand black. which will
not crease or split. These are the
richest silk fabrics for spring and
summer costumes-and cannot be
found elsewhere for less than Sl25
yard.
The times., 1899-03-05
soc for blk.
faffefa silks

of line soft finish-genuine black Swiss
tatfeta. one of the most popular silks
for spring and summer costumes. All
silk quality-will not break or split.
It's good 75c value. Not more than
a dress pattern can be sold to one
buyer at this price
The times., 1899-03-05
4QC for blk. brocaded
faffeta silks

"a new spring line which has just
arrived. Fine quality black brocaded
taffeta silk, in a great variety of the
most gorgeous designs of the newest
sort. This is a summer weight. and is
especially suited for vacation dresses
and the like. No store can match it
The times., 1899-03-05
MR.. HERBERT KAUFMAN.

Arizona-Marcus a. Smith. ID.
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