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Rugs.

have become the fashion, and have made extra efforts to
meet the demand All kinds and sizes may be found in
stock.
Smyrna Rugs feet inches by 10 feet inches at $780,
$4,000 and cac feet by 12 feet $780, $1,000 $4,000
and $500
Oricnals all sizes, from 81 so to $45.oo
Administers the seamless kind, carpet Sizes $2Soo to
$500
be found in other stores either in pattern quality $I25
to 81 40 the yard
TAPESTRY carpets 6oc, 7oc, Soc. the yard
NELNETS SIC and 81 so.
ADMINISTERS, $780, SI.I5, SI6o.
OIL CLOTHS AND LlNOLEUMS IS cents to ST. so
yard.
Ingrains Agra and treepy carpets the lowest prices
Ten per cent. discount on all
goods bought during our three
days opening sale.
Open until nine o'clock
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Evenings.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-29

Advertise in the Republican,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-24
BA SEBALL FANS THINK
SURPRISES ARE COMING
The NOHAT0ai Of Manager Lotus Keeps Them Guessing
improvements al the Local Grounds.

There was a persistent rumOr in base
ball circles this morning that surprises
Of a startling character might be expect
ed within the next few days II was init
mated that a further clash between the
two major leagues might be expected un-
less there was an understanding between
the rivals within the next day or So Fur
thermore the continued aesence Of Man
ager Tom LOTUS. the new director or the
Senatcrial nine. and the presence here
OF former Manager Manning has led TO
the story gaining currency that after all
Manning might return here to occupy his
former position.
According to the positive statement Of
Mr.. Manning 20 some OF his most intimate
friends this surmise is entirely without
foundation.
He is now more satisfactorily engaged
and would not come here II asked TO do
so. On the other hand, LOTUS has busi-
ness interests in the West and there be
ing no business Of an urgent nature call
ing for his presence here. there was no
occasion for him to arrive. The only in
formation as 10 the time Of his arrival
that has reached the local enthusiasts is
the despatch 10 The Times stating that be
would leave Chicago today Or tomorrow
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for this city which would bring him here
not later than Wednesday
II IS understood that the headquarters
Of the club VIII be maintained at the
Hotel Barton. on Fifteenth Street. where
accommods tions have already been en-
gagged and where the visiting clubs viii
stop. Captain Ed Delshsnty is expected
to arrive in the city this evening to Join
George Carey. the only other member
Of the club who has as yet arrived. All
Of the players ere under orders TO re-
port here on the first day o. April. and it
is believed that some Of them VIII be
coming in now every day.
Work has alreedy begun iu preparing
the grounds. and thcre are likely TO be
several changes in the seating arrange
ments- The ground back Of the left Ielc
fence Is beine filed in, with the intention
Of setting the fence back and providing
additional seating capacity in the Z5-cent
seats The seats on the right field side
viii probably be covered over and the
price raised TO 80 cents.
II Is understood that there viii be- a
meeting Of the msgnates OF the National
League sometime this week when the
schedule prepared by Nick YOqrs VIII
be adopted and ARRANGEMENTS Tor the CON-
ing season perfected Little doub, is now
entertained that Uncle Nick will De re-
tained IN his old position.
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built the enjoyment of the subsidy until
1920. without any guarantee that one new
ship viii be built or added TO our mer-
chant marine. and thus endanger the cx-
pending Of 100000 o50 within the next
twenty years. without restoring our com
merce 10 the seas.
The bin fails TO divide the IS 000. 300
per aunum between the Atlantic and Pa
ciae in proportion 10 the trade. and undc-
present conditions nearly the entire
amount VIII De absorbed by the Atlantic
for trade already ours. rob5iug the Pa
cidc Of its opportunity 10 develop and
secure the trade Of the Orient"
The document contained several other
arguments Of a similar nature.
A great many arguments were also sum
moncd against the construction OF the
Nicaragua Canal the farmers claiming
that it would prove detrimental TO their
interests.
President Roosevelt discussed the mat
ter in an informal manner with AIr. Han
ley He expressed himself as being in
accord with the views OF ar. HanIey re-
EardiIg the ship subsidy bin. but stated
that he would have 90 make enquiries into
the canal matter as The views presented
were dincren, from anything that had vet
been brought 60 his attention.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-24
POLICE CAN FIND NO
TRACE OF DIR. BLINN
Wanted in Connection With
Death of Young Woman.
Disappeared When Parents Of Dead Girl
Came to His New York Office and
Has Not Been Seen Since.

NEW YORK, March 24.-Dr. F. Gray
Bfnn, OF lo3 West Forty-seventh Street.
in whose home Miss Mary c. Norris. Of
New Preston, Conn. died under suspicious
circumstances on Saturday. is still miss
ing. and the police have been unable te
find any trace OF him.
The autopsy performed upon the body
OF the young woman By the physician Of
Coroner Goldenkrarz at the mOrgue.
showed that her death had been caused
by an operation.
When the parents OF Miss Norris Wis
tied the handsome private residence
where DIT. Blinn lived. they found their
daughter lying dead on the floor She
had been dead az least seven hours
Though DIR. BIinn quietly left the house
while Mr.. and Mrs. Norris mere there,
he failed TO take vita him blank death
certificate, which another physician says
he refused TO MI out al DR.. Blinn's re-
quest
DR.. Blinn has been in similar difficulties
with the police and the district attorney s
Office.
He was charged in 1893 with being
concerned in the death OF Miss Alice
Whitney, and at one time the County
Medical Society accused him OF praetic-
ing medicine under various aliases.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-24
OPENING ARGUMENT
In COLEMAN TRIAL
Case of Colored an,AccuSed
of Murder, Resumed.

The trial Of Charles Coleman. colorei
for the murder OF Perry Omcer. also col
ored. which was begun on Thursday last
before Justice Anderson. IN Criminal
Court No. I. was resumed this morning.
The jury 70 pass upon the case Of the ac-
eused was chosen on Friday, bat was not
sworn until today District Attorney
Eould, representing the Government. made
a brief statement Of the circumstances
surrounding the death Of Officer a. the
stable o. the brick yard on South Capitol
treet, between and N Streets southwest
Coleman had been employed there as o
driver. but was discharged. On the after
noon Of October 80 the affair occurred
when, it is alleged. Coleman picked up a
piece OF iron piping and struck Onlcer two
blows, one on the arm and the other on
the head The last blow fractured on
GERS skull and he died soon after.
The defendant is represented by Attor-
neys Thomas l.. Jones and W Calvin
Chase Mr. Jones made a statement OF his
line Of defence, saying that evidence will
be OGered 10 show that Coleman struck
OHlcer in self defence Il is expected the
case will be submitted to the jury We'd
nesday afternoon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-24
PARK AVENUE WANTS
SUBWAY EXAMINED
Recent ShakedOWn Moves
Residents to Action.
VIII Try to Lean Exactly What Is LA
BE to Happen Along the Street
Next.

NEW YORK, March 24--Some Of the
residents in Park Avenue today decided
to take measures TO prevent further dam
age 70 property and possible loss % life
as a result OF the rapid transit work.
Frederick ". Devoe. whose residence
at So Park Avenue was wrecked by the
cave-in last Friday has issu 4 a call for
meeting TO be held tomorrow evening
at the Hotel Manhattan
It Is said that an attempt Will be made
70 have the rapid transit commission stop
the work on the tunne! along Park Ave
nue. so that engineers may inspect the ex-
cavstion and pass upon its actual condi-
tion.
According 10 present plans. a petition
Will be forwarded to Mayor Low. urging
him 20 take some action in the matter.
II il develops that che mayor is unable
70 aid the Park Avenue residents they de-
clare that they viii take the matter TO
the courts
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-24
PRESIDENT HEARS VIEWS
OF AMERICAN FARMERS
M1 Hanley Presents Communication Opposing the Ship
Subsidy Bill and The Nicaragua Canal

Nr j. G. Hauley president and general
manager of tine Allied National Ngrscul-
turaI Societies Of America. called az the
White House today by appoiu tmert and
discussed with President Roosevelt the
questions OF ship subsidy ana the Mic
araeua Canal
Mr.. Hanley. as the official representative
OF the Societies. presented carefully pre-
pared views on both subjects TO the at
teutiou Of the President These views on
the substituting Of American ships were
in part as follows:
I'VE mast build American ships 10 se-
cure the foreign trade and hold IT, Tn
der the present conditions. it viii Le ar-
solutely impossible TO secure this trade,
when ae per cent o. our commerce is done
I'm foreign ships And We pay these for
eigners 5000 C05.OC0 per year 20 deliver our
goods We can easily figure our where
ve viii land iu This trouble. when Nc are
at she mercy OF our competitors
"A ship subsidy bin has passed the
Senate which promises TO restore our
merchant marine. but which Che farmers
of the country believe WIZ faU in it's
purpose for fhe isil0wirg reasons
The bin does not compel each ship
to receive American rozistrg, emitting
IL 10 compensation.
The bin VIII give the ships already
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-24
ALL WRECK VICTIMS
IMPROVING RAPIDLY
Two Postal Clerks Ready to
Leave Hospital.
Others Able to See Their Fuends-Post
otice Inspectors TO Investigate Reg
isteTed Mail Losses.

The eight postal clerks who were VIC
Tins 11 the railway wreck which occur
red at daybreak sunday morning twelve
miles south of Charlottesville. and who
are low confined in The Emergency Hos
Pital iu this clt,. .cre all reported 20 be
doin2 nicely this afternoon with the ex-
eepu0n Of Head Postal Clerk Robinson
s Walters, OF ,oI Street southwest.
Rotiuson's injuries. it, was stated by
the surgeons al the hospital. consist OF
two broken ribs and numerous painful
laeerations about the body. Besides the
patient is suffering from q severe shock.
Ills condition is suu regarded as serious.
The condition o. Clerks e.. r. Cover r.
y. Jefferson, Homer n. Link. !. Fred
SJiEelWeather. Daniel p. Wine. Thomas
Brook. and f. J.. Larrick is reported as
being favorable The most Of the in
iured men are suffering greatly from the
shock
1t was announced that Ernest l.. Loving
Of III @ Street northwest. who is suffering
from severe laceTati0n Of the scalp. and
John L. Shindel. Of a15 / Street northwest,
VINO has a confusion Of the right shoulder
together Miih number OF severe l8cerd-
lions about the body. would both be al
lowed TO depart for their homes this
afternoon
The ante rooms in the hospital were
crowded an morning with friends and rel
auves OF the injured men. Among those
who called were "a number Of postoficc Of
hoials. who were anxious to ascertain the
exact condition OF the clerks.
The most serious feature Of the wreck.
outside Of the loss Of life. was the de
stroyins by fire OF more than seyenty-fve
tons OF registered nail matter. which had
been collected from points as far we
As California. Texas. and elsewhere. in
cluding New Orleans. ID is likely that
the Postofiice Department will despatch
an inspector 10 the scene OF the wreck
10 recover whatever portion OF the nail
was left
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-24
LAST RITES over
DR.. v. ". JOHNSTON
Funeral Services at St. ThOm-
as Episcopal Church.
IHTERMEN LukSAAEkkT OAK HILL
WHDE

William Waring
r-,.--.- -0f Washington physi-
clan who died OF bes -',-a' earn s@l'r
.a.. - '''''--etery this afternoon.
-, -''' -- we're held in ST.
Church, Eighteenth
an '''i ar O'Clock. The
Rev. j. A. Asbifresn. rector Of the church
cfhciated- His remarks formed a tribute
20 the simple and beautiful life Of the de-
ceased.
The honorary paubearers we're Chief
Justice Fuller, DR.. A. p. king. Dr. r. u.
Fry, Dr. J. Ford Thompson. Hon. Bancroft
Davis. Mr. William A Maury. Nr. A. P.
GOrdon-Cummin. Hon. Francis G. New
lands, Gen. George ". Sternbere. DR.. VIM.
Osler, Mr.. C. c. Glover. Mr.. J. Hovelv
Ashton Hon. r. R Hitr. Governor John
Carroll Mr. J. J. Darlington and Judge
Waller Cox
Dr. Johnston was taken go two weeks
ago, but improved TO such an extent that
he was able 20 90 20 Atlantic CITY the
early part Of last week. He was suddenly
taken very in again on Thursday night
with angina pectoris. disease Of the
heart and his son Dr. William B. John
ston. Of Johns Hopkins University. was
sent for Dr. Johuston's wife and daugh-
ter, Mrs Rensslear, were with him at At
lantic City.
On Friday DR.. Johnston saEE rapidly.
and his death occurred shortly after .
o'clock Saturday morning.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-24
PERMISSION TO REPAIR.
Private Water Main Nay Be Connected
Before Street Is Graded.

Mr.. H. W. Coffin. recently requested
permission OF the District Commissioners
TO repair a private water main supplying
four houses on Fifteenth Street north
west, between Erie and Huron Streets.
Il appears that the pipe froze and burst.
and that the street is not vet graded
and Mr. Coffin asks for permission 10 re-
pair the pipe agreeing TO connect with che
public main when the street is improved
Capt Chester Harding. Assistant 20 the
Engineer Commissioner, in reporting upon
the matter recommends that the applica-
tion be granted on the condition that the
connection with the public main be made
within thirty days after the granting Of the
permit He calls attention TO the fact that
the street in front Of his premises Is now
somewhat below grade and the cost OF the
connection viii be less than after the
street IS graded
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-24
TREASURY CLERK ENDS
LIFE WITH STRYCHNINE
Mr.. Arnold Found Dead at His Home in
This City This Morning

Jesse II. Arnold. dly-dye years OF age.
q clerk in the Treasury Department. took
stychnine this morning an his home. 720
Twenty-second Street northwest. and
within an hour was dead
Mt Arnold had been resident OF this
city Tor some lime. having come here
from Ohio. DE had complained OF feeling
IN for some time and nhen he failed to
appear for breakfast this morning his
wife went upstairs TO see what the trouble
was.
Upon entering bes husbands room she
found him rapidly losing consciousness. A
doctor was summoned. but bis Efforts were
unaysilinE.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-24

ability is there chat Botha. DcWet. and
Delarey viii agree TO any abatement?
Il, must ne confessed that the moment
is not ausgicious for such change Of
mind. After the recent considerable sue
cess Of Delarey's. it is hardly likely that
he will give up the game.
To our thinking neither Delarey nor
DcWet. whatever Botha may do. viii be
bound by any terms that Schalksberger
and his colleagues can possibly obtain
frcm the British Government"
The st. James Gazette" says today.
we arc IN a position TO state that the
War Office has received o8ciaI confrma-
tion Of the report that Boer ENJOYS have
visited Pretoria. General Kitchener has
sent more than the communication Of the
subject.
Another telegram dealing with the
subject reached the War once yesterday.
and was forwarded Immediately TO Mr.
BrOdrick. Secretary OF State for War.
who was visiting Eastbourne for the
week end
1t is significant that he dtd not con-
slider it necessary TO alter his plans. ana
that he remained at Eastbourne until this
morning.
"On his arrival here he did not pro-
ceed TO the War ONCE, but went first 10
his home. going thence 10 the War once
about noon.
The Exchange Telegram Company claims
to have the highest authority for stating
that Mr. SchaIksberger. acting president of
the Transvaal and commaudants Lucas
Meyer and Krogh came into the British
lines in accordance with an arranren=e4t
sanctioned at last Fridays meeting Of tie
British Cabinet
II is understood that although the Wis &
is connected with peace overtures thew
are not far advanced
The present main object OF Mr.. schaIk~-
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~ Gnu ans IS 10 CONFER WIN
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.'olN N'''-eAtf' "ao arranged for the
r,l.--s--, .'''',, VI ,-'5 rams ','eI party 10
=, zoo I'd ana ''.hee 10 the Orange River
H17 la" ah ih-eINie" with ME.
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7 may nave aati7lett"iy tcrnlaa-
''-' o' N'-''ll-'s 'oeay 'ae
non " "''li'-n ~ Jonn EFoolic6. Secretary
LOT war replying 10 question hy the
i''F1' i''n- S.F Henry Campbell Bencer-
man, 'he LlDe'di leader saiI that about
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-24
TIE TIME DBBHED UEPROPITIOUS
Delarey and DeWet in Mood
to Continue the
Fighting.
UHENDlNG WAR IN PROSPECT
London Star" Declares Belief That the
Combatsnts Have Reached a State of
Deadlock, and Neither Can Win.

LONDON. MAY 24.-There prevails here
a belief that the Pretoria conference will
not lead 10 peace.
The Evening Star" today expresses
the belief that the outlook for peace in
South Africa is not hopeful
The paper says.
The truth is the military situation has
reached something like deadlock Our
grip on the republics is firm and fnaI.
and the Beers cannot disIodge us.
"On the other hand. the Beers retain
control OF vast stretches Of country. and
We cannot dislodgc them without a pro-
cess OF attritiou. which might last for
years"
OReiaI explanations OF the reported
visit and conference on peace terms. OF
Acting President Of the Transvaal
SchaIksberger and other Boer leaders with
Lord Kitchener. are eagerly awaited.
The news Of the conference caused con
soils 10 advance to about y per cent and
mining and other stocks to similar de-
gree.
Commenting on the reported Boer over
lures the Pail Mall Gazette" says
The unexpected has come once more.
The arrival Of Schalksberger and others
at Pretoria seems 10 signify that the Boer
Government has had enough. II so. il
is a question what terms they are likely
10 propose or accept and what authority
they have to impose submission oD them
upon the commanders in the field"
1t asks: Does the declaration Of June
last, that no peace Will be made and
no peace conditions VIII be accepted by
which our Independence for national ex-
istenee or the interest Of our Colonial
brothers shall be the price paid stand?"
Assuming that It does not what prob
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-24
FOUR DISTRICT BILLS
GO THROUGH HOUSE
No Delay for
Local Measures.

The House this afternoon
passed, after brief expIana-
tions Of their purport, four i'm
PortaHt District bills. One ex-
tended the time in which the
East Washington Heights
Railway line must be complet-
ed, another affected what is
known as the Dix quitclaim:
still another advanced the sal
airy Of the jail warden. while
the fourth provided for the de
livery to an anatomical board
Of the bodies Of INDECENT dead
in the District.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-24
BUFFALO TELLER SENTENCED.
Baker Gets Nearly Two Years for Steal
ing City Funds.

BUFFALO. n y. March 24-Henry J.
Baker, former teller in the city treasur-
er's office who pleaded guilty TO steaIipq
s''z'l IFom the city. was sentenced 10
Auburn prison FOR one year and ten
months this morning by Justice Kene-
TICK IN criminal term OF the supreme
court.
Parker took the money in November.
and his sentence is the hrst imposed as a
result OF the Investigation relative to al
legged scandals in the tressurer's Office
during the administration Of Philip Gerst.
"ho also is under Indictment for grand
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-24
-FOUR MEH KILLED
IN HRBGK IN Ohio
Freight Trains Collide in Fog
Near Youngstown.
DISASTER BLOCKS The ROAD
OF the Dead Three Are Still in Debris
Rescuers Being Una5Ie to Extricate the
BOdies-CoHfusi0n Of Orders Respog
bic for the Accident.

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio.
/ Pennsylvania freight & -'i'--' ''i q No
going at fun speed ., '7 ''''i7' "hiie
o'clock this morning. ~
killed and three Iniais, '-'sH we're
/ NORMAN GRAHAM d. e'
? 10 the wreck S''Ii
JAMES THOMAS
wreck
CHARLES NJ BLACKBURN. large, ten
der body in the wreck.
Unknown brakeman.
The injured
Carl Bishop brakeman; George Weather,
engineer, Frank Brown. engineer.
OF the killed. three bodies. those OF
Blackburn Graham and Thomas are still
in the ruins They arc buried under a
mass or rubbish. Il Viii take several
hours 10 get them out. The searchers are
able 20 see the two hands Of Blackburn
sticking out of The rubbish. bat are un-
able % rescue his body.
Both fromeu are buried under mass OF
debris and their bodies are ground TO
pieces.
The unknown brakeman is horribly
Eang!ed and DO one has been able 70 iden-
tify him.
Both engineers claimed that they re,
ceiVed orders for the single track. Train
IA eastbOuud. received the white block
at Mosier. and No. 273 received orders at
Lawrence Junction.
Il was an eSceptionally foggy morning.
and neither engineer saw the other train
tin they struck
Then twenty-five steel cars loaded with
ore crashed into a long line Of wooden
cars loaded with coke.
The debris was piled upon all the tracks.
effectively blocking the road. Engineer
Weather had remarkable escape from
death
When the collision occurred he shot cut
through the window ike a cannon ball.
He lit twenty-five feet away and es-
capped injury.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-24
TROOPS and STUDENTS
CLASH Tn POLAND
Thirteen People Wounded in
Riot at PiOCk.
Students Fired College, Thrashed Prin.
cipal and Professors, and Shout
ed, Down With the Czarl"

VIENNA, March ga violent anti
Government demonstration by students
OF the Academy Of Science occurred al
Plock, Poland. today.
The students set fire TO the college.
thrashed the principal and professors.
and stoned the municipal buildings.
They we're urged on by some OF their
number who loudly denounced the Gar
and absolutism-
When troops arrived the students
diers from behind these.
The students were finally dispersed.
Thirteen persons were wounded and a
number OF arrests made.