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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
STREET EXTENSION.
The District Court Asked to Force
the Commissioners to Move.

A motion was filed in the District court
yesterday by Attorney John Ridout on be-
half of Benjamin W. Holman, trustee, and
others, in which it is asked that the
Commissioners of the District be COM
PEELED to proceed without delay in the
matter of the extension of Sixteenth
Street. The petitioners are owners or
represent property holders along the route
of the proposed extension. IN an affi-
davit filed in support Of the motion, Mr..
Holman says:
THE question Of the extension Of Six
teenth Street has been agitated for at
least ten years to my knowledge. Since
the passage Of the street extension act of
1893. land lying in the line of the proposed
extension has been rendered practically
unstable, and owners of such land have
had to bear taxation at a high rate and
pay interest on incumbrance for at least
ten years. being all the time prevented by
this unsettled question from selling their
land or obtaining reduced interest rates.
The owners Of such land have really been
subjected to financial crucifixion by the I'M
reasonable delay in procedure. AT last
some public spirited citizens agreed to and
I'D dedicate a large quantity of land for
said street under a strong implied if not
positive agreement by the petitioners,
that there should be no further delay
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
ACCUSED BY Mr.. CONGER
Captain Hall. Of the Marine Corps,
Charged With Cowardice.
The Mfntster Makes Some Serious
Reflections ON the Bravery of the
Officer During the Siege of the Lee
cations at Pekin - The OnHcer
Asks for q Court of Enquiry.

The Navy Department yesterday re-
ceived from the War Department serious
charges against Capt. Newton T. Hall,
United States Marine Corps. made by
Minister Conger at Pekin. Hall was
second in command of the marine guard
OF the American Legation during the two
months seige. The charges were handed
to General Cbaffee. and relate that the
officer did not attend to his duties in
connection with the defence of the lega-
ton and reflect on Captain Halls cour-
age and soldieriy conduct. General Chat
ee at once made an enquiry into the
charges and reported to the War Depart
ment recommending that no further pro-
ceedings be taken virtual acquittal CT
the marine officer.
The War Department sent the Papers
In the case TO the Navy Department.
which has declined to let the matter rest
with General Chaffee's report. Friday
the Assistant Secretary of the Navy re-
fer7ed the case to Brigadier General
Haywood, Commandant Of the Marine
Corps. with instructions to make full
investigation. This action was taken In
order that all the circumstances connect
ed with Captain Halls alleged conduct
may be placed on record and the officer
cleared Of the charges or brought to trial.
1t is understood that Captain Hall has
asked for a court of enquiry.
Minister Conger virtually charged Cap
tain Hall with cowardice, and his ale
cations show that there were discussions
in the Pekin legations during their siege
that added to the peril of the situation in
which the foreigners were placed.
Mr. Conger. according tc his own state
ment, alleged that he had requested Cap
tain Hall to hold a portion OF the wall
near the American Legation, a strong
strategic position. and that Captain Hall
declined to do SO and withdrew his men,
although II was demonstrated that the
wall could be held against the Chinese.
Another allegation is that Captain Hall
declined to do other military duty in the
defence of the legations on the ground
that IL was impossible to do 1t and that
Russian troops then undertook the SER
vice and performed II successfully. Mr.
Conger makes an additional charge that
Captain Hall refused to allow two of his
marines. who volunteered for the duty. to
ascertain some valuable military informa
ton.
While the report of General Chaffee is
not obtainable &. is inferred from the nat
ure of his recommendation that he was
of the opinion that Mr.. Corgers charges
we're not justified.
Captain Hall entered the Marine Corps
in September. 1881. through the Naval
Academy and became captain on the in
crease OF the corps in 1899. He was born
in Texas and was appointed from that
State. He went 10 the naval station at
Cavite in December. 1899, on tho expira-
tion OF q sea cruise and was sent In the
Newark early last summer to Taku. When
Ne foreign ministers In Pekin called for
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
DEATH BY AFFIRMATION
Lifeless Body of Photographer W.
II. Stalee Found in Bed.
investigation by the Coroner Leads
to the Conclusion Tint There Was
an Accident Due to Failure to Adj
just "a Gas Jet-Norked Friday
Night and Did Not Return Home.

Coroner hewitt viewed the remains
tographer, who was found dead in bed at
his place of business, 1907 Street north
west. He gave a certificate of accidental
death, and the body of the deceased was
removed to Gains undertaking establish
ment, 1Ol1 Seventh Street northwest. tc
be prepared for burial. Funeral arrange
ments are yet incomplete, but interment
will be at Rock Creek Cemetery. The
deceased was thirtysiX years of age.
Owing to an unusual rush of work Mr..
Stalec had been compelled to remain at
the studio at night on several occasions.
His home was in Brookland, near the
District line, and he frequently missed
the last car out of the city at night. No
concern was felt by Mrs. Stalee on this
account, and she did not learn of his
sudden death, caused by asphyxiation,
until yesterday morning. Friday Mr..
Stalee worked until midnight at the
studio on f Street. He then concluded
not to go home, but retired in small
room above the studio on the third floor
Of the building. In this room is a gas
stove, fitted with a connection from a
bracket in the wall. There is key gov
erniug the flow of gas from the pipe
within the bracket, and this. it is
thought. was misplaced accidentally by
Mr.. Stalee upon retiring for the night,
permitting gas to escape.
Nothing was known of the accident until
John Catcher. colored, employed about
the gallery, started to work yesterday
morning. catcher soon discovered the
odor of gas and an investigation led to
the finding of the body of Mr. Stalee.
Word was sent to the First precinct po-
lice and Detective Herndon went to the
gallery, and n physician was summoned
Death had occurred during the night and
Coroner hewitt was notified. He made an
investigation later in the day, granting
certificate of death.
Mrs. Alice NJ. Talley, secretary to Mr..
Stalee, said to a Times reporter yesterday
morning that. judging from the amount
of work Mr.. Stalee did Friday night, he
could not have retired much before l
O'Clock yesterday morning. The room in
which Stalee's body was found is a small
hall room in the rear on the third floor
of the building. There are two gas burn
ers. One was used for lighting purposes
while the other was attached to a gas
stove. The theory of the police is that in
turning off one burner he accidentally
turned the other on.
Mr.. Stalee was born in Nova Scotia.
Fourteen years ago he came to this city,
and for a time he was employed in c. NJ.
Bells Photographic establishment in
Pennsylvania Avenue. Later he bought
the plates and other paraphernalia Of the
late NJ. B. Brady and has conducted bust
ness at the Street place for several
yeara.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.
Two Negroes Try 10 Dispose Of n
Quantity Of SiIverware.

Charles Cannon and William Campbell,
negroes. are lodged at the First precinct
station on suspicion of theft They were
arrested last night by Detective Parham
at the corner of Sixth Street and Penn
sylvania Avenue northwest, AID will be
taken into the Police Court tomorrow
morning.
The prisoners had In their possession
a quantity of silverware when arrested.
One OF the men asked another negro to
pawn the property for them, while they
waited on the street. Instead, the negro
sent word to the police and Detective
Parham hurried out of headquarters and
arrested the men. When taken into head
quarters Cannon claimed to be coach
man for DR.. S. S. Adams, while his COM
panion said he was waiter at the Eb-
bitt House. The articles taken from them
include 2 silver butter dishes. l silver
cream pitcher, tea pot. sugar bowl,
and : liver ladlc. valued in the aggre-
gate at s25. A small gold chain and
heart marked Edna" were also recovered
from the prisoners. They claim to have
bought the property at auction.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

| Springman, John B. Scott. Julius W. Toll
| son, 7. NJ. Whitney, C. II. Worden, W. T.
Willett. John Yarrow.
| Committee on Press-William NJ. Mason
J. H. Shannon.
Committee on medals and badges-Wil-
liam N. Aver. George II. Bailey, c. F. I.
Beale, Charles e. Barber. Harry A. Bah
cock, Henry K Beck w. H. Burk. Ed
| ward A. Crane F. l.. Cardoso, Col. Luther
Caldwell, G. Fred Conboye, George Oak
| ley Cox. jr., William F. Clark, Arthur p.
Davis. Fl. W. Draper. S. NJ. Ely, Horace
w. Eaton, Loring E. Clifford. John G..
Clifford, George f. Gillard. Prof H. l..
Hodgkins. William C. Haskell. William
W. Hibbard, J. NJ. Hawxhurst, DR.. II. L..
| E. Johnson. G. Fred Kranz, Capt. Thomas
| W. Lay, r. v. La Dow W. A. Mcfarland,
A. E. Offutt, F. l.. Pitman. II. E. Rup-
precht. G. A. Schneider, F. F. swartzell,
W. B. Shaw, jr.. DR.. William Mercer
Sprigg, Robert Stead, C. H. Townsend,
| w. A. White, John C. Wilson, William
McC. Wilson.
| Additions have been made to the Com
/ mittee on Printing as follows: Robert E.
| Bradley, Ellis W. Brown, George A. Ba-
| con, Eugene Cochran. Allen c. Clark, h.
| C. Cutter Arthur Cowsill, A. S. Caywood,
| John T. Callaghan, II. w. Dorsey Jr.,
| Charles II. Tickling, Edwin n. Gray,
| George Green. Henry A. Hesse, Theodore
H. Hardy. George A. Howe, Marcus r.
Jones, Horace T. Jones' w. A. Knowles,
| ]. r. Keene, Hervey S. Knight, NJ. G. Luz
cas-, Walter T. Matson r. L. Mitchell. w.
S. Olive, George F. Pyles, Maurice D..
Rosenberg, E. c. Ransom, A. ID. Rose,
William S. Richardson, William n. shus-
| ter John Z. Syphax, Horton Simpson. 7.
w. Smile, John A. Saul, Miles NJ. Shand
James c. Simpson, w. Francis Thomas, Z.
n, Thompson, Edward NJ. Tolman. Marsell
A. Tolson, p. B. Turpin. j. II. voorhees,,
Harry C. Wilson, E. E. Whiting, II. G.
Ward, B. B. Wilson, William d. West, J.
B. Young.
Committee on Public Comfort and Order
Allen d. Albert, jr., lie Blounde Bur-
dette. William b. Britain, DR.. Charles A.
Ball, DR.. G. w. Cook, f. l.. Cordozo, j. W.
Cromwell A. ]. Carew. Charles l. Corby,
Rudolph De Zapp, A. l.. sDietrich, DR.. +.
Carlisle De Vries. NV! Dorsey, DR.. w
B. Evans, DR.. William CgFowler, Rev. Nj.
Ross Fishburn, ]. j. GEORGES, j. Fred
Gatchel, Robert C. Gotta X. l.. Haycock,
Thomas Holverson, Dr. j. Walter Hodges,
w. O. Howenstein, Dr. George Henderson.
Herman Holerith, E. b. Hasse c. A. john
son. w. II. Kimball, C. Du Liebermann, IL.
w. Lewis, Joseph Euchs,7 K. W. Mickey
nolds, c. A. Muddimun, Rev. Fred w.
Moot, Ut. a. fatteH, H. o. Ho"e, n. ~.
Randall. DR.. George II. Shoulders, John w.
f. Smith. Rev. John Van Schaick, Writ
Tassin. Edwin NJ. TrueifJ DR.. Thomas N.
Vincent. John E. Walsh, ALEXANDER Wolf,
Henry Xander J. W. Zimmerman.
Committee on Auditing--George Il. Arm
strong, Louis Boyer, jr., ]. NJ. Culp, J.
Colvin, C. X. Finckel J. S. Goldsmith.
Hamilton Gray, George F. Hardin. w. C.
Lewis, Capt. George C. Lewis. Alexander
Mckenzie, Harry c. Mclean, Brice j.
Moses, d. Rittenhouse, Upton Ridenour.
II. L. Russell. odell S. Smith, ]. NJ. A.
Watson, +. Baker Weaver
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

guards for their legations. Captain Hall
went to the Chinese capital with the ma
rine detachment of fifty-six men under
command of Capt. John T. Myers. Captain
Myers was wounded in the defence of Pc
kin and then attacked with typhoid fever.
Captain Hall succeeded him in command
OF the American marines and served
through the siege Of Pekin.
On account of the illness Of Captain My
ers he has not been able to make a report
concerning the case OF Captain Hall.
report has been received at the Navy De-
partment, however, from the accused Off
Ger. but it is Of a routine character In 1t
Captain Hall says that he and his men
are indebted for many kindnesses to Min
lister Couger
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
Dressmakers' Findings.

Even 20 such trifles-important tri-
f1es, however-do We carry our policy
Of lowest prices. We've doubled our
Notion selling this season. What
does that mean? Read on
Warren's Twill-covered Featherbone. &c. I'd.
Clark's Best Spool Cotton, 400 yards. &c. spool.
Kings Blasting Cotton, 500 yards. 4c. spool
Buckram Belt Forms. new shapes. 10c. each.
Silk-covered Wire Stock Foundations, l5c.
each.
Ball and Socket Packet Fasteners. Sc doz.
spool Brainard & Armstrong; Sewing Silks
Toward spools. all colors, i5c.
Ideal Self-locking Clasp. for golf capes and
ekirts. lOc. for set Of G.
Hat Crochet Needles. and Assorted Pins &c.
Steel Scissors, the usual 25c. quality, l2ikc.
pair.
Cabinet Hai-pins for SC.
Covered Dress Steels SC. doz
Angora Braid, yard pieces, for Sc.
Hook-on Hose Supporters. 2lc. pair.
Black. White, and Tan Darning Cotton, 1c.
spool
Children's Black and White Hose Supporters,
&c. pair.
Brush Binding. all colors. SC. yard.
Fancy Silk Carter Elastic, in garter lengths,
for l0c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
To Join the Atlantic Squadron.

The Navy Department yesterday ordered
that the torpedo boats Porter. Dupont,
Ericsson, Foote. Cushing, Rodgers, and
Winslow be prepared TO leave the Brook
Ign Navy Yard and accompany the North
Atlantic Squadron on a southern cruise.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

at is the surmounting of difficulties that makes
heroes" We have s,irmounted all difficulties in
brewing Maerzcn. Senate and Lager. The award
from the Paris Exposition clearly indicates that
Heurich's is the foremost of all beers because
they are pure and wholesome. Phone GA, At
lington Bottling Co., for case OF Heurieh
prize medal beers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
The Finest Clothing
in the World.

America is the country Washington is the city, THIS is
the store; and WE'RE the makers of it.
the of Saksmade Clothing the best dressed
We that broad statement. But it be sub
stantited It is demonstrated right here locally The fair
average of clothing to be found in the other Washington
You know how far above that plane has risen
We've got the facilities. We've got the enthusiasm. We
had the ideal before for thirty odd years And now
it. We've solved the question of absolutely
through gift Reform We select from the
shown the highest class custom ailOrs We
up sufficiently large embrace choice
effect and touch every taste and every size.
With all the superiory-with all the vast variety-wlth
the guarantee positive finest Cloth
ing in the world for YOUR eecton-sti we LOWEST in
price.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

Nercerized Italian is another OF the silk
like Innings; properly and satisfactorily used
in Goats, Capes, and Skirts; fast Black
and colors: worth zoe. yard. IT.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

Imported Genuine French Hair Cloth, in
Black and Grey; p inches, all thoroughly
shrunk. and worth 3sc. yard, as 0cc
You know. Special ...............ZO ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

Shrunk Canvas, for dress stiffening; black,
s Ws,is . sDsei Natural; regular lse 1O5c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

make this the most popular shopping place Wash
ington The safe shopping place. The Mecca for the
classes and the masses-for everybody With poll
clearly defned-our principles firmly set-with
the approval fully accorded-it that we are
well-nigh achieving highest hopes Ours is not
spasmoc outburst of enterprisea pyrotechnic display
today that leaves tomorrow in deeper darkness be-
cause of the temporary glare But dgent, plodding,
unretng that bears fruit every dayand
yields harvest Of the right sort Of merchandise at the
right of prices Merchandise that we can Justly and
proudly proclaim BEST-acqured through commercial
organization that must render the prices LOWEST.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. two superlative facts hold
your satisfaction here complete and sure.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

S6-inch Moire Percaine, in fast Black,
White. and all colors; the old hIc
liable l2isc. grade for........... O2l
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
Rare Array of Domestics.

Best of the standard Ginghams. in checks:
some Blue. some Brown and Green; same
MS are sold elsewhere and here usually e.
for &c. q ward Ok
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

Linens to Hurry For.
Because the quantities are limited
the qualities extra good-and the
prices unprecedentedly low.
Is pieces All-Linen Bleached Damask; full
Co inches wide, and in new designs. d0r
Par value. Csc.
a yard.
eS dozen Sample Napkins; they have been
''on the road" and are unused, but G az
they are Sl.5O to sl.s0 grades...... " HOO
Dozen
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13

The George Junior Republic at
Freeville, N. Y, is, perhaps, the most
remarkable community ever devised.
This extraordinary reformatory is lit
orally nation in miniature, with its
own parliament and laws; its own
coinage, police, prisons, shops, farms,
newspapers, hotels, banks, etc. The
founder OF this Republic is Mr.. Will
lam r. George. Some years ago he
became much interested in problems
concerning juvenile law-breakers and
''incorrigibles" in New York City,
and made mp his mind to try the ex-
pertinent of taking them away from
their evil surroundings in the city, and
giving them q chance to reform in
the country. AT first the experiment
was not wholly success. but gradu-
ally the scheme of self-governing
Republic was perfected, and with the
very best of results. July 10th, 1895,
is counted rs 'Independence Day."
and is celebrated each year.
The smallest Republic in the world
is likewise the most extraordinary
and probably the best governed. 1t is
diminutive in territory, in the number
of its inhabitants, and in the age and
size of its citizens. And yet there
are few of the best characteristics of
the largest democracies which have
not their counterpart in the smallest.
The interest taken in the enterprise
is shown from the fact that on some
days during the summer they have
over 200 visitors.
The George Junior Republic, as it
is called, is located at Freeville, in
Tompkins County, New York. Its
citizens are boys and girls, gathered
largely from the slums of great cities.
Most of them have histories" more
interesting than creditable. They
have been horse thieves, p.ckpockets,
runaways, and on the whole, very
promising candidates for iails, peni-
tentiaries, "dives" and the gallows.
At the Republic, however, they are
soon transformed into independent,
thrifty, law-making, law-abiding citi-
Zens.
The territory of the Republic con-
sists Of about 100 acres of farm land
not far from Ithica. There are only
ten plain wooden buildings in the
metropolis" These comprise two
cottages, one for boys and one for
girls; the "Republic' building, con-
tanning the library, kitchen, restau-
rants, hotel and "garroot" lodging
house; the school-house, bank and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13

the smallpox tonight and break out"
Some days later, however, rs he was
breaking stone, he suddenly threw
down his hammer, threw up his hands
in tragic manner, and exclaimed; "I
surrenderl March me to me bank nc-
count"
When we remember that these
laws against swearing, gambling,
smoking and other vices, with their
heavy penalties attached, are of the
boys own makiug,. and are enforced
by the boys with rigor which shows
a strong public sentiment against the
evils, we have some idea Of the success
which has attended this most interest
ing effort ut elf-government.
The Jail is no playhouse, but has
small cells with bars and high win
dows, the hardest of beds, and unmis-
taxable prison fare. Upstairs is the
courtroom, containing, among other
things, trap.door for the entrance Of
the prisoner, an imposing high desk
for the judge, and jurors bench.
There is also small space rallied Off
for the witness stand, and rows OF
seats for interested listeners. The
sessions of the court are most orderly
and impressive. The pros and cons
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13

total number of inhabitants of the Re.
public is now eighty-six.
Formerly, the Government was
modelled after that OF the United
States, with President lat a salary of
fifty cents a week.. Cabinet, Senate,
House of Representative and Su-
preme Court. Judges, police officers,
and other officials must pass Civil
Service examination, and in conse-
quence the most thumbed books in the
library of the Republic are those con
tanning the penal and civil code of
New York State. All tenure of Office
is dependent upon upright behavior.
IL is the ambition of every boy to at.
tain to the distinction of the vertically
striped trousers. Most of them in
deed wouldrather be "cop" than Presi-
dent. In 1896 a force of fourteen
policemen was necessary to preserve
order, but now the State is encum-
bered with the support of only two.
There is, of course, smart little
army.
The position of Chief Justice, Civil
Servic Commissioner, Board of Health
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13

My outfit for digging out stones
would consist of good rugged team
of oxen or horses, a stone boat, few
crowbars and chains, shovel or two,
and picks to match, and last but not
least a man capable and willing to
handle all the appliances / have
named. Then 1 should want to be on
the ground to assist and to enjoy the
operation of removing these incorri-
gible distractions from field and
meadow. Our college farm was at
first almost too rocky to admit Of
profitable cultivation. Now there are
very few distractions left. The i'm
provement has been accomplished
mainly by student labor. We are
now reclaiming large area of swamp
land at much larger outlay per
acre.-L. z. Chamberlain, of the
Connecticut Agricultural College.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-06-13
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Keeping "A Few Geese.

Since the feather bed has in cities
been so largely displaced by the mat
tress the keeping Of geese for their
feathers, and for profit in other di.
rections, is less common than IL used
to be. But the growing scarcity Of
furs makes feather filled mattress to
use in travelling much more desirable
than anything else that can be pro.
cured. II should be quilted to pre-
vent the feathers from being punched,
and will last as many years as fur
robe, which, unless great care is
taken, is apt to become moth eaten
and nearly worthless after one or two
years. Geese can be picked for their
feathers once each six weeks, but they
need good feeding TO make their
feathers grow rapidly. One-third of
a pound OF n picking is thought to be
n good yield.