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Evening star., 1901-11-14
GEN. HALLS RETIREMENT
TWO VACANCIES IN THE GRADE
WILL RESULT. a
Great Interest Entertained in Army
Circles Over the Coming Promo
tfOns by the President.

Brigadier General Robert H. Hall will be
placed on the retired list of the army to-
morrow by operation of law on account Of
age He was born in Michigan, and ap-
pointed to the army from Illinois. Gradual
ing from the Military Academy in July,
1850 he was assigned to the infantry and
served with distinction in that arm of the
service throughout the civil war. He was
brevetted major for gallant and meritorious
services in the battle of Lookout Mountain
and letenant colonel for gallantry in the
battle on the Weldon railroad. He reached
the grade of colonel of the 4th Infantry
by regular promotion In May. 1898, and
served continuously in the command Of
that regiment until the outbreak of the
Spanish war, when he was appointed
brigader general OF volunteers.
Because of exceptionally meritorious
services in the Philippines, he was made
a brigadfer general In the regular army IN
ebruary last. Returning from that coun-
try several months ago, he was granted
leave of absence, and is now at his home,
near Fort Porter New York.
With the retirement Of Gen. Hall, Pres
ident Roosevelt will have an opportunity
to promote two officers of the army to the
grade of brigadier general. The other va
cancy was occasioned by the retirement Of
Brig. Gen. Henry c. Merriam yesterday.
The list of candidates for these two Vacan-
cies includes all the colonels, many lieu
tenant colonels and several majors of the
line and large number of staff officers of
the rank of colonel, lieutenant colonel and
major. Many of the candidates are officers
who have had long and distinguished serv
ices, and are nearing the age at which they
must go on the retired list.
Some of these served with distinction dur
ing the war of the rebellion. and many of
them held the rank of general officers in
the volunteer establishment during and
since the Spanish war. Nearly all of them
will be eliminated from the list of poSsi-
bilities If President Roosevelt has adopted
the policy of combining promotions to Off
GERS who have a year or more to serve on
the active list. 1t has been reported that
President Roosevelt has decided upon that
policy. II the report is true. 1t is a radical
departure from the policy adopted by Pres
ident Mckinley of promoting officers near
the age of retirement in order that they
might have the benefit of increased pay on
the retired list.
Owing to the large number of officers
who are personally concerned in this mat
ter, the appointment of the two briga-
dier generals is awaited with considerable
interest in army circles. 1t is expected that
the President will act upon the matter be-
fore the close of the present week He
made statement to a prominent politician
who approached him few days ago in the
interests of one of the candidates that the
appointments would be made solely on the
grounds of merit
Evening star., 1901-11-14
Adverse Recommme ndation.

In letter to the District Commissioners
D. ]. Murphy of 1104 Connecticut avenue
northwest says he has received notice
from the water department subjecting him
to a fine for turning on the water at 1854
N street northwest. He disciaims any Vio-
lation of the regulations and asks that he
be allowed the same privileges as the other
plumbers. In a statement to the Commits
siorers on the subject George F. Green, the
water registrar. says the department stands
ready to lend assistance to all plumbers In
complying with the wishes of their patrons,
but he says the Office cannot allow the in
discriminate turning on and off OF water by
persons not connected herewith. Such a
proceeding, Mr.. Green says, would place
the records of his office In hopeless state
of confusion and would operate to the det-
riment of the proper collection OF rents
and penalties. Mr.. Green assures the Com
missioners that the privilege the writer
seeks is not granted to any person or per-
sons and should not be accorded to him.
Evening star., 1901-11-14
Annual Visitation.

Independent Company, No. 2, D. of A,
held it's annual visitation Tuesday even
Ing in honor Of the state company officers.
The hall was crowded with members from
all over the city. Independent claims to be
the largest one in the D. of A. in the Dis
trict.
When the routine business had been dis
posed of the grand marshal announced the
presence of the state officers, who were
warmly welcomed by the councillor of No.
2 After a speech by Mr.. Pielliam, who was
speaker of the evening, and remarks from
some of the: officers, Mrs. Elizabeth Sewell,
in few well-chosen words, presented to
Mrs. Lourey on behalf of her friends in the
council, beautiful silver ice pitcher, en-
graved with her monogram. Mrs Lourey
responded, expressing her thanks. Speeches
were made by VauX, Meyers, Surgeon and
many others. Refreshments were served
by the ladies of the company.
Evening star., 1901-11-14

Ira Conley and Frederick Johnson, two
colored boys, were defendants in Judge
SCOTS court this afternoon, charged with
the larceny of bicycle valued at S15, be-
longing to Arthur Coffin.
Precinct Detective Patrick O'Brien ar
rested the boys yesterday. They were con-
victed and in default of fine of $40 each
they will spend thirty days in the custody
of the board of children's guardians.
Conley was also convicted of charge of
the larceny of bicycle, valued at SIS, from
Augustin Chew, and bicycle belonging to
Marion Goodnow. In case a fine of $40 be
not paid he is to be committed to the care
of the board of children's guardians for a
period of sixty days.
Evening star., 1901-11-14
DISCRIMINATION ALLEGED.
Resident Objects to Order Concerning
Removal of Weeds.

W. F. Hillebrand of JOS T street north
west has written to the District Commits
sioners complaining of unjust discrimina-
ton against him in compelling him to have
weeds cut on lot IS, Truesdells addition
to Washington Heights. He says that his
lot is surrounded by property on which the
weeds are growing wild, and that the own
ers of these adjoining properties have not
been required to remove the growth. Mr..
Hillebrand also takes occasion to complain
of weeds in his section of the city, especial
ly those along 18th street between Column
bia road and L street, and also along U
street between 14tu and 18th streets He
also suggests that each notice to remove
weeds be accompanied with information as
to the nearest dump.
The complaint was referred to the health
department for investigation and report
and DR.. Woodward, the health officer has
returned the papers to the Commissioners
with the following statement:
The owners of property adjoining Mr.
Hlllebrand's property, in Truesdells addi-
tion to Washington Heights, were not no
titled to cause the removal of weeds from
lands belonging to them. The inspector re-
sponsible for the service of notice on Mr.
Hillebrand requiring him to remove weeds
from lot Is is not now in the service of the
health department. 1t is impossible, there
fore, to state why such notice should have
been served, while owners of adjacent
property were not notified in a similar
manner.
Il respectfully recommend that Mr.. Hille-
brand be notified to the above effect, and
that he be informed further that the health
department has not been provided with a
force of employees sufficient to cause the
removal of weeds generally throughout the
city and its more densely populated sub
urbs, and that it will consider, in connec-
ton with Its operations next year under
the act to cause the removal of weeds the
desirability of including in the notices
served statements as to the locations of the
nearest available Dumps"
Evening star., 1901-11-14
WHOLE CITY
/ A[L5ZIWG
ALB0)(y7 / i HIS
WONDERFUL
SALE
Heavy = weight Overcoats
and Suits are Being Sold
by the Hundreds.
You Ought to Hurry Up.

Another Rochester wholesaler ha. sent instruc-
,ians 70 convert into cash as quickly as possible
his great sfock Of ine Clothing We are ordered
20 cut prices low enough 10 insure Immediate sale
sale will be- the tam of the town Rochester cloth
ing II famous the world over, and has no equal
YGu'll get clothing that's the finest In the land.
Mems Double breasted Sack Suits in % differ
eut patterns all sizes from "a To AZ breast meas
urement, for 81 ~ These suits are sold all over
town for Sl2, all ask Is s445 IL you will
nnd these suits not cheap and you are not
satisfied. bring them back and we will eheerfully
refund the money See the Children's and Boys
Mackintoshes at 81 70 and those for Men at 81 40
We oner Mems Heavy wcolen Suits, worth $40.
mixtures. worth $I2 Tor s6 6s5; Mems Fine Striped
WOrsted Suits. In sack or frock style, worth Sl5.
for IS. 45. Mems Fine Clay Diagonal Dress Suits,
sack cUtAwAys, worth S25, for $3.50, and an
Alberts at sI1 90: Young Mems Long Pants Suits.
Il TO 10 years, In Cassimeres and Cheyiots, 50 %
<l.45. s1.75 and 81; Fine Dress Pants, s.. 25 snd
81 IS, worth four times the money.
worth SIS, for 1850; Mems Long-cut listers,
Overcoats. worth SIC. al $5.45; 5Ien's and Young
Mems Fail Overcoats, nr1k satin-lined, all the
salable at s2O: Mems Genuine Black Cheviot Over
coats. worth SIS. at s645 We offer Mems Kersey
and Melton Overcoats at s795, worth s25. in blue,
black and Oxford; Mems Genuine Cars Melton
Overcoats, the best manufactured worth s32, go
for s1O95. silk or satin sleeve lining
Boys stylish Top Coats. from TO 16 years
usually retail for &c. for 50 50: Boys Refers i
TO 16 years storm and velvet collars finest quality
chincilla. usually retail for S5. go at $50; Chill
drens Suits made double breasted, heavy mate
rials sizes to 16 years, retail at S. go for 81 30
Mems So SILK Vests. 81 62.
Mems Chinchila Bicycle Coats, s2.9s.
$5 Jersey Coats go at $2-9S; 81 Cardigan Jack
cts, pure worsted. in blue, tan and brown, are
yours at s1.6s; s1.50 famous Medicated Flannel
Underwear, single double breasted. at 9Sc.
heavy sacrifice of Mems Furnishngs-Men's g
Doc. Camers Hair Socks, at Gle; Mems fine Linen
end Suspenders. worth BE. go for 15c.; Mems
Fancy Colored Bosom Shirts. worth 90c, go for
4Sc
There never were such prices-S2 Blue Flannel
Shirts, at 9Sc.: Heavy Natural Wool Socks, 12Iac.
always quarter; genuine feece-lined full regular
made Underwear, worth 81. for 4sc.
Sample Hats In Derby and Alpine shapes all
newest styles, some worth high So, your
pick for psc.
Headquarters FOR everything the motorman needs
at oDe-third regular prices.
Evening star., 1901-11-14
DISASTER AT A MINE
TWENTY-FIVE MEN INJURED BY AN
EXPLOSION.
Believed That Others Are Entombed
In Shaft Near POcahontas,
Virginia.

POCAHONTAS, Va, November 14.-At
o'clock this morning fire broke out in the
Baby mines near here, caused by defective
electric wires. A great portion of the mines
fell IN and a heavy explosion followed. 1t
is not known how many men were in the
mines, but upon fire alarm being given.
firemen and others rushed in to rescue those
who might be caught. Then another explo-
sion followed. AS a result twenty-five men
are badly injured many fearfully burned,
but no dead so far have been found. The
mines are still on fire, and other explosions
are likely. The fan has been stopped and
every effort is being made to put out the
fire and rescue those entombed This is the
first explosion here since the great eXplo-
sion about fifteen years ago, in which al
most one hundred men were killed.
Evening star., 1901-11-14
CONVICTED AND FINED.
Harry Gallatin and James Dove Pun
isheI for Larceny.

Harry Gallatin and James Dove, who
pleaded not guilty yesterday in the Police
Court to a charge of larceny, were tried be-
fore Judge Scott today. 1t was alleged
they had taken two umbrellas belonging to
Mr.. David H. Meade.
Mr. Meade informed the court that the
umbrellas had been taken from his office in
the Washington Loan and Trust building
during the evening of October Is last, but
in their own defense the boys testified that
they were purchased by them from a man
on 9th street.
They were adjudged to be guilty, and a
peralty of $40 fine or thirty days imprison-
ment each was imposed.
Gallatin was also charged with the lar
ceny of an umbrella. a pair of shears and
a paper punch. the property of former Sem
ator Charles j. Faulkner The articles 1t
was stated, were stolen from the Kellogg
building the 25th of October. The defend
ant was convicted, and the court imposed
fine of s.. In default Gallatin will serve
fifteen days in jail.
Subsequent to the Police Court proceed
tEgs the two defendants were arrested on a
bench warrant, issued from the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia. on a
charge of petit larceny, second offense
They Will be later taken before Criminal
Court No. 1 for ITS action.
Evening star., 1901-11-14
Two Suits Against Railway.

Suit at law to recover damages in the
sum of 10000 was instituted this afternoon
by Mrs. Mamie o. Poole against the Met
ropolitan Railroad Company growing out
of personal injuries alleged to have been
received by the plaintiff while passenger
on a car of the defendant company July
II last.
James E. Poole, husband of the plaintiff
in the foregoing case, this afternoon filed
suit against the same defendant to re-
cover 5000. claiming that by reason of his
wifes injuries he has been deprived of the
society and comfort of his wife and has
been put to great expense.
Evening star., 1901-11-14

A meeting of the legislative committee of
the Fort Stevens-Lincoln National Park
Association has been called for this even
ing in the office of the Board of Trade in
The Star building. In noting the meeting,
Gen. Thomas NJ Vincent, the chairman of
the committee, says:
Several subjects of much Importance are
expected to be presented to the committee
for it's consideration; and, therefore, 1t is
hoped that as many members of the COM
mittee may find it practicable to do so
will be present"
Evening star., 1901-11-14

The Monongahela has sailed from WILLIE
franche for Gibraltar, the Stockton from
Norfolk for Port Royal and the Hartford
from Hampton Roads for New York. TIE
Hartford only recently arrived in this
country after a six months foreign cruise
with landsmen. At New York the men will
be transferred to the battle ships of the
North Atlantic squadron.
Evening star., 1901-11-14
Alleged Bank Wrecker Arrested.

Information has reached the State De-
partment of the arrest in London of H ST.
John Dix, who is wanted in Whatcom
Wash, for alleged bank wrecking. The
governor of Washington has been notified
and upon the arrival of his application
here the necessary papers will be issued to
secure the eXtradition of Dix
Evening star., 1901-11-14
WAVES EXAMINATION.
Thomas Doyle Held for the Action OF
Grand Jury.

Grand Jury.
Thomas Doyle waived an examination in
the Police Court this afternoon on a charge
of false pretenses, and Judge Scott held
him for the action of the grand jury. Bond
was fixed in the sum of $500.
Doyle was arrested Tuesday by Precinct
Detective ODea 1t is alleged that he visit
ed Mr.. Benz. F. Leighton and represented
that a man named Keeser had a claim
against the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for
personal damages, and that he was author
lied to secure counsel for Keeser. Mr..
Leighton gave Doyle $40 upon the strength
of the story told by the latter.
Evening star., 1901-11-14
Arguing n Test Case.

Argument was heard yesterday in the
United States Supreme Court in the case
of the United States against William r.
Ewing, on appeal from the Court Of Claims.
This is test case and involves the con-
struction of the act of Congress Of 1883
determining the method of the readjustment
of postmaster's salaries throughout the
country. The aggregate amount involved
is about $1,000 600.
Evening star., 1901-11-14
Anaco~tia and Vicinity.

Mrs Susan v. Cornwell who had lived in
Anacostia for number of years, died sud-
denly Monday night at her place of resi-
-dence on Washington street. Anacostia.
She was Ill but few moments, expiring
before medical aid could reach her. Heart
disease was named as the cause of
death. Mrs. Cornwell was about sixty
years Of age and was born in Fairfax coun-
~, Va. Her funeral took place yesterday
Evening star., 1901-11-14

The superintendent of the water depart
ment has sent to the District Commissioners
a schedule of the proposals received for
furnishing material and doing the work on
the gate houses at the Brightwood reser-
voir. He recommends that the bid of w.
A. kimmel for s674 be accepted. The
schedule is accompanied with sketches and
specifications of the work to be done.
Evening star., 1901-11-14
Settled Out of Court.

The case of l.. Melendez King admins
traitor, against the United States Electric
Lighting Company to recover damages tor
the death of Thomas Wall, which occurred
September 10. 1900. at 1911 7th street as
the result of contact with an electric light
ing wire. was called for hearing today in
Circuit Court No. 2. 1t was announced by
counsel that the cause had been settled out
of court
Evening star., 1901-11-14

secured by the complainant SO he saws,
and he was engaged in forming a new COM
pany, when claims were made by the pres
ident of the defendant company to the
complainants new patent. The complain
ant asks for discovery of the claims set up
by the defendants to his patent and for an
injunction restraining the company from
asserting such claims and preventing his
organization and incorporation of new
company. Attorneys Kimbau Potbury
and White represent the complainant.
Evening star., 1901-11-14
Lixerpool Free From PlaEue,

LONDON. November Ia = The medical
authorities declare that Liverpool is tree
from the plague. All those who were sus-7
pected of suffering from the disease have
recovered.
Evening star., 1901-11-14
Admiral Kempff at Hong Kong.

The Navy Department was informed by
cable this morning of the arrival of Rear
Admiral Kempff, aboard his flagship, the
Kentucky, at Hong Kong yesterday.
Evening star., 1901-11-14
Committed to Jail.

George Richard Hamilton, charged with
obtaining SIS from William H. Moore
through false pretenses. an account Of
whose arrest In New York is given else
where In The Star. was today brought here
and committed to jail.
Evening star., 1901-11-14
Chicago Editors Case Continued.

CHICAGO. November IA continuance
till tomorrow was taken today in the ha-
beas corpus hearing for Andrew M Law
renee and II. s. Garfield of Hearsts Chi
cago American, who were found guilty of
contempt Of court by Judge Hanecy Tues
1ay
Evening star., 1901-11-14

Col. Henry Mapleson was the son of the
late Col. ]. H. Mapleson, the famous direc-
tor of Italian opera In London, New York
and other cities. He was born in 1851 and
married Mrs. Robb- Mltenberger of New
Orleans. He was a colonel of volunteer ar
tillery.
Evening star., 1901-11-14
Twenty Per Cent Deduction.

Lieutenant Amiss of the first police pre-
cinct has forwarded to the superintendent
OF police a check for $40. which was pre-
sented to Private E. Downs for the arrest
and delivery of one Enos Corun, deserter
from the marine barracks Captain Board
man has recommended to the Commission
ers that 40 per cent OF this amount be de-
posted to the credit Of the policemen s
fund.
Evening star., 1901-11-14

LONDON, November 14.-Col. Henry Ma
pleson, the operate manager, died in Lon
don today Of Brights disease. He was
president of the International Society of
Music.
Evening star., 1901-11-14

James NJ. Miller today filed suit In equity
against the Columbia National Sand Dredg-
ing Company and its ofhcers for discovery
and Injunction. The complainant states
that he transferred a certain patent to the
defendant company in exchange for shares
Evening star., 1901-11-14

afternoon at o'clock from the Anacostia
Methodist Episcopal Church. corner Of
Jackson and Pierce streets. Rev. Charles
o. Isaac, the pastor Of the church, ofnciat-
ed. The interment took place at the Con-
Evening star., 1901-11-14
Lining Remnants.
Stocking Remnants.

Child's Black Ribbed Wool
Hose; 200 pairs of all sizes; worth
25c. to soc. pair. Tomorrow not
more than e to one purchaser
tor. / &c.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-01
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-01
PEDDLERS ROBBED.
Sid to Have Been Mistreated by
Railroad Crew.

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-01
/ PARADE BEFORE GAME.
Celebration Of Opening Of Base
Ball Season.
Previous to the Erownson Game on
Saturday the Players
Will Show of.

The Brownson baseball season will be
opened on Saturday when the local team
will line up against the Bellevue Club.
There will be quite demonstration at
the ball grounds, Lancaster avenue and
Union street
Previous to the game the players in
uniform, Brownson Library Association,
mayor and other city officials headed by
the philharmonic Band will form on
West Fourth street and go over the fol-
lowing route: Fourth to Market, to Sec
ond, to Jackson, to Lancaster avenue
to the ball grounds. he mayor will
toss the first ball into the field. During
the game the band will give concert.
1t is the intention of Manager Me-
Sweeney to make the opening game an
occasion long to be remembered in VIII
mington. With the support of the pub
lie he will put in the field one of the
best scmi-professional teams in the coun-
try. The grounds have been placed in
first class condition. The seating capa'
city is now about 3OOO The general ad-
mission will be fifteen cents. The game
will be called at $3.50 o'clock
A series of games has been arranged
with the Chester Baseball Club. Five
games will be played in each city.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1901-05-01
ANXIOUS FOR
MORE GAS

At the meeting Of the Street and
Sewer Directors yesterday Contractor
Hubert Cassidy renewed his application
that the Oxy-Ilydrogen Company BIZ per-
mitted to lay gas pipes in the streets and
lanes of Wilmington so that he can have
gas put in a lot of new houses erected
by him at Banning and Rodney streets.
He told the board that if necessary
he could get 1900 signers to his petition.
Mr.. Fahcy wanted to know II the
said gas company would lay pipes. Mr..
Cassidy said that it would.
President Webster said: I'VE will have
to take the matter up. The petition was
read and held up for future conSdcra-
ton The Citizens Railway Company
was given permission to lay tracks on
both Fifth and Seventh streets. The
resolution covers the following streets:
Fifth street from King to Clayton. King
from Sixth to Sixteenth, Orange from
Second 10 Thirteenth, Seventh from Pop
lar street to the western city line and
WoodIawn avenue from Sixth street to
Shnicross avenue. 1t also contains
provision that the company shall enter
into agrcrmtlts with any suburban com
panics drsiling to enter the city over its
lines.
Rev. John France had presented PC
i,ion protesting against the building of
line ON West Fifth street. Harry ].
Storklr also presented Il petition.
Charles +. Thomas had renewed his
protest against Il line on West Seventh
street.
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