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12Ac. CANNON CLOTH
into court, but the witness could not iden
tify him as the man he had seen.
Testimony of DEFENDANTS Son.

The defendants eldest son. Andrew Wee
don. jr., was then placed on the stand. The
witness said he was employed as a collector
for a furniture house, and his route lay
through the southeast section of the city.
He was in the habit of stopping at his
fathers house every day or so, as it was on
his collection route. The witness described
the leasing of the house at 236 9th street.
He told of having seen Mrs. Rachel Beall,
the murdered woman, at the house of his
father short time before the murder. and
of hearing her say that she wished she
could help the Weedons, but that she was
in the hands of her daughters and could
not do thing. Witness told of the ar
engagements that were made by Mrs. Wee
don to move into her house, and stated that
he had called at the house the day before
to see that everything was in readiness for
the moving.
Witness heard of the murder of Mrs.
Beall and went to the house about 6 o'clock
in the evening. He knew OF the purchase
of pistol by his father. and when he went
to the house the evening of the day of the
tragedy his mother told him of the search
for 1t by the police He Immediately went to
the place where the pistol was kept and
found 1t locked In a bureau drawer. He
found the pistol and six cartridges and
took them to his house. where he kept 1t
locked in a box until day or so ago, whan
he brought It and the cartridges to court
and turned them over to the counsel for the
defense.
The revolver was produced by Mr.. Mitch
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ell of counsel for the defense and identified
by the witness. who also produced the
cartridges. The pistol and cartridges were
then offered in evidence and the witness
was turned over to the government attor-
neys. who put him through a rigid cross
examination.
It was brought out. that three or four
days before the murder the witness called
to see his mother and She told him about
the eviction proceedings and said something
had to be done as she had no money. The
witness then told her that If nothing else
could be done she could come to his house.
The cross-examination developed that the
defendant had called at the home Of the
witness on o street southwest on the day
of the murder and that the witness and
defendant had a conference about moving
of over an hours duration some time be-
tween IL and O'Clock.
The usual noon recess was taken at this
juEcture.
With His Father Morning Of Murder.
Andrew Weldon, jr., resumed the stand
after the noon recess. He stated that his
father was at his house when he came
home to dinner shortly after II O'Clock ON
the morning of the day of the murder. and
that he (the DEFENDANT remained with
thu witness for an hour and quarter after
he had eaten dinner leaving the house
with him after l o'clock. Their conference
related to moving. The witness walked as
far as the corner of 3D. and N streets with
the defendant, where they parted.
Witness testified that when he went to
his mothers house the evening OF the same
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day he found her very much excited on ac-
Count of fatl

day he found her very much excited on ac-
count of his fathers arrest
She told him his father had an old pistol
In. the bureau drawer upstairs, and he
went to the place indicated and secured
the pistol. Witness said he advised his
mother to have nothing to say. The wit
ness said he took the pistol to his home
and locked 1t in a box at his home, as he
had before stated, where it remained until
yesterday morning. when he brought 1t to
Mr.. Mitchell. No one but Mr.. Mitchell
knew that the witness had the pistol.
The witness remembered visit from De-
tectives Mueller and Cornwall, and re-
membered that they asked him If he knew
anything about his father having a revolv-
er. and that he had told them he knew
nothing about 1t. Witness said he'd have
been poor son II he had acted otherwise.
Coroner's Statement.
Coroner hewitt was called to the witness
stand to testify as to the time rigour mortis
would occur in cases of sudden death. The
caroner said authorities differ, but that-it
is twenty-five or thirty hours usually be-
fore the body becomes rigid.
The defense then announced that its case
was closed.
There was no rebuttal by the government
and the hearing of the prayers of the coun-
sci was begun.
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Ethel NJ. Clarke Of Lisbon. Ohio.
Wilfred Hearna of MernnhIS Tam, .

Ethel NJ. Clarke Of Lisbon. Ohio.
Wilfred Hearne of Memphis, Tenn, ana
Evelyn r. Asquith of this city.
Bradley d. Smith and Mary E. Morris.
Ernest 7. Winchester and Nellie Myers.
Jacob E. Pearson of Newburyport Mass
ana Grace l.. Griffiths of Boston, Mass
Patrick H. Hughes OF Atlanta. Ga. and
Mary II. Haynes of Charleston. w va.
robert w. Lee and Ella NJ Blair
ID. Stanley Gamble and Daisy A M CAL
Ian. - - N"i-
Roy N. Hickman and Laura M Mce,artbv
John r. Dale and Mamie c. WeakIey.
John w II. Harris and Eva F. Payne.
Doth OF Fairfax county. Va
Ihomas Howe and Miriam l.. Adams
Joseph NJ. Ford and Martha E Carter
william II. Brannon OF this city and
Adele t. Soloman of New Orleans La
John II. Turner of New York city and
Mildred Nd. Payne of this city.
William A. Beall and Mabel F. Colburn
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Judge Osceola Kyle, of the eighth Ala
bama circuit has been officially notified of
his appointment as one of the federal
judges of the Panama canal zone. Judge
Kyle is native Of Macon county. Ala.
served three times In the legislature. was
a major In the Spanish-Amerfcan war.
served as a commissioner and is now COM
plotting his first term a. circuit Judge.
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German Cruiser Sails for Home.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK. Va, June alderman cruiser
Vieneta passed out Virginia capes today
for Germany after long service on Ameri-
can naval stations.
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Bernard Hellar. twenty-one years, was
fatally shot yesterday at the Reading rail-
way station at Pieasantville. N. J.. by John
Lake. Waterman. who mist0ok him Tor
a burglar
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MAY MANTON
PATTERNS.

May Manton. the authority
upon all matters concerning
women's dress. and who con-
ducts the Fashion Page Of the
Post. Is also the originator OF
the May Manton Bazar Pat
terms. for which we have the
Washington Agency. All the
styles described in this famous
designers articles in the Post
are to be found here. loo.
each.
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CHILD'S 12Hc. HOSE-Chil


lar suppliers sends us all
his samples of Women's
Swiss Ribbed Vests--tOmor-
row at 12kc. Silk-taped
neck and arms. plain and
fancy trimmed; Otis manu-
facture. Regular 19c. and
25c. oIIalitieS
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on the day of the murder, and was. she
said. the only one he possessed. A hat
was also produced and identified that
worn by Weldon at that time
Mrs. Weedon's Testimony.
When Andrew Weldon was brought into
court this morning he was accompan MED by
his wife and two of his children. Mrs
Weldon was placed on the stand and her
examination was resumed. The two chill
dren. Miss Edna Weldon, sixteen, and Ray
mond Weldon. seven years old. were given
seats beside their father.
In her examination yesterday afternoon
Mrs. Weldon CorrOborated the testimony
of the witness Nash to the presence Of
Weldon in the house at 236 9th street
southeast at the time the murder is sup
posed to have been committed. The wit
ness stated Mrs. Beall had visited her
house two weeks before the murder. Mrs.
Beull told the witness she was sorry for
the Weedons and would like to help them,
but had no money with her. The witness
declared her stepmother was completely
under the influence of Mrs Oerichs and
Mrs. Bibb.
Witness told of the movements of her
husband the day of the murder. He was
employed at the government printing office,
but did not have to go to work until 4
o'clock in the afternoon He was out of
bed by T:3o o'clock in the morning. his wife
said He left the house at about s o'clock,
but returned shortly after o o'clock, accom-
panied by Deputy Marshal Nash. Witness
told of the purchase of the revolver for the
purpose of killing the cat that had been
destroying the defendants chickens.
Mrs Weldon denied that her husband
had ever made any threats against the
Beall family. On the contrary, she said
Mrs Bib. the witness, and the defendant
drank beer together a day or two before
the murder. at the Weldon house, in APP
parent good fellowship.
When placed on the stand this morning
Mrs Weldon and said her husband had
left the house the day of the murder about
1870 O'Clock to go to notify Warren Beall
that he was preparing to leave the house
The witness said she had sent her flowers
to Mrs. Hughes. neighpor by ne.
daughter Edna, Mrs. Hughes having agreed
to keep the plants until she should need
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MEMS SUITS-Cho;ce of

NJ EN- 5 sui S-ChOiCe OF
of Mems Outing Suits. consist
ing of Wool Flannel and Crash
Two-piece Suits. in a varied
collection of patterns. Well
made and perfect-fitting suits,
trousers with turn-up cuffs and
belt straps Actual $3.50 and
$500 values, for one day. at.
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Witness Cross-Examined.

The defendants counsel then desired to
have the witness identify the overcoat
Weldon wore the day of the murder, but
Warden Harris OF the District jail. who
had possession of the coat. was not then
In court and the government attorneys pro-
ceeded with their cross-examination.
In response to questions from District At
time Of the murder the members OF her
her husband. her daughters. Mary and
Edna: her sons. Jack and Raymond, and
herself Jack. she said later, was then and
Is still employed at Scherger's bakery. Her
son Andrew. 1r, has house on o street
southwest, with three rooms, and the de-
PENDANT and his family were preparing to
move to the house of this son, where they
were to stay temporarily
The witness told of the renting of the
house a. 236 9th street by her son. and of
Mrs. Bibbs visit to the house later when
she found that Mrs. Alice Weldon was the
person who had rented the house. and of
Mrs Bibb's attempt to gain possession.
Mr.. Beach questioned the witness close
ly about the hours her husband was en-
ployed, and brought out the information
that the defendant was at home the night
before the murder and that they entertain
ed two guests. Mr. Charles kearney and
Scott Hamel, and they passed a very pleas
ant evening, having some beer and other
refreshment. The furniture In the house
was not packed that night. but the witness
went to work at the packing early the
next morning.
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Fails to Recognize Detectives.

After rehearsing the story of the move
ments of the defendant on the day of the
murder without deviation from her state
ments on direct examination. the witness
asked II she knew or had ever seen
Detectives Muller and Cornwall. who were
brought Into court so the witness could
ldenty them. Mrs Weldon denied she had
ever seen them before. On being asked If
they had not asked her If her husband had
a pistol and II she had not denied that
he did have pistol. the witness said they
might have asked her. but she did not re-
member. The witness identified Policeman
Browne as one of the officers who had
come to the house and had searched for the
pistol
On redirect examination the witness was
questioned by counsel as to the number OF
policemen who visited the house the night
following the murder.
Warden Harris. having been found, was
brought into court with dark overcoat
with velvet cuffs. which Mrs. Weldon iden-
titled as having been the one worn by her
husband. \ dark brown hat was Identified
by the witness as the hat worn by her hus-
band.
Mrs. Weldon said it had been her inten-
ton to ask her nelghbor. Mrs. Clara
Hughes. TO take her daughter Edna to live
with her and to have her son Jack stay
with the Schergers while the remainder
of the family went TO live with Andrew
Weldon. IT.
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DEFENSE CLOSES CASE
Last of the Evidence in Beall
Murder Trial.
PRAYERS CONSIDERED
WIFE AND SON OF DEFENDANT
ON WITNESS STAND.
Testimony Adduced Favorable to Claim
of Alibi Made in Andrew
Weedon's Behalf.
PRAYERS CONSIDERED

The attorneys for Andrew Weldon, on
trial for the murder of Rachel Beall. his
mother n-law, closed their case this af-
ternOOn. The wife OF the defendant. who
was put on the stand yesterday. was on
the stand again today. In addition to the
testimony she gave in her husbands ia
vor, there were statements by neighbors
and by Weedons son, Andrew Weldon.
jr, which go to show that the defendant
visited his son on the day of the murder
for the purpose of making arrangements
for moving into his (the son's) house.
Mrs. Clara Hughes testified that she saw
the defendant on the street In front of his
house at 10 o'clock on the morning of the
day the murder was committed, the same
time some of the governments witnesses
have testified they saw man at the back
gate of the house where the killing was
done.
Mr.. Matthew Ireland who lived next door
to the Oelrichs on III street northeast tes-
titled to receiving a call from a woman
the day of the murder. who seemed to think
1t strange that he had not heard pistol
shots and screams in the house at the
time the murder is supposed to have been
committed.
What was regarded most important Of
all. the pistol belonging to Weldon, for
which the police have looked in vain was
produced in court by the defendants coun-
sci and offered in evidence. and the car
tridges to fit the pistol were produced by
Andrew Weldon, jr., and also offered in
evidence. 1t was brought out that the pis-
toll was In the possession of Andrew Wee
don, jr.. from the day Of the murder until
the opening of the case for the defense at
this trial.
A dark overcoat with velvet cuffs was
produced In court and identified by Mrs.
Weldon the one worn by her husband
on the day of the murder, and was. she
said. the OOlv he DOSSeSSed A hat
was also produced and identified as that
worn nv Weadop at that tipe
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1oc. GINGHAMS-1o,oooy Va

1Oc. quality Dress Ginghams, in
pink, blue and gray stripes. En-
cellent quality for shirt waist
suits and children's dresses. One
day ward ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
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&c. Jap. MATTINGS-

quality cotton warp Japanese Mat
tings, in the desirable carpet pat
terms; firm, close woven, perfect
qualities. Regular 25c. value for one
day at
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CRASH TOWELING 20
S. BATHING SUITS

Misses Bathing Suits. OF lus-
trous silk-finish mohair; in
navy blue and black, with
sailor collar and shield of red
or white combinations. Regu-
lar $500 value, for one day. at.
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YARD-WIDE CAMBRIA

of full yard-wide Cambria. soft
finished quality for underwear.
Full pieces-not remnants, and
strictly first quality goods.
Thursday Bargain Sale price,
yard
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BOYS 7sc. SHIRTS AND BLOUS

The famed Cadet make of Boys
Madras Blouses and Shirts at this
little price because We got their
overplus lots. Each garment made
with cushion neckband, a feature ,
which is not found in ordinary 50c. Z
shirts. None Of these are worth
less than I5c. Tomorrow, choice, at
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Corroborative Evidence.

Mrs. Clara Hughes was then placed on
the stand Mrs. Hughes lives at 233i2 9Th
street southeast. and Edna Weldon ran err
rands for her. On the day of the murder
Edna brought the flowers and plants to the
house of the witness between and
o clock In the morning.
The witness did not know the defendant
or his wife. but at 10 O'Clock the day of the
murder she was getting ready to go down
town. and she saw the defendant standing
In front of his house.
Frank Merrill young man who lived at
the house OF Mrs. Hughes. was then called,
and testified that he had seen Weldon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
&c. GLOVES-16, dozen

mems 2-Clasp Suede Lisle
Gloves. in black, gray and
mode, counted cheap at DC. a
pair, for one day at half price
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1oc. HANDKERCHIEF

Percale Wrappers. in variety of
desirable light colorings, most of
them in tailor-made styles, with ruff
fles and fancy wash braid trimming.
All with deep fiounces and tailor
made stitched bands above. All
sizes up to A in the lot. Regu-
lar 81 80 and $500 qualities for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
S4.5o UNTRIMMED HATS

IAN BRAID Hats, IN SIX new and
stylish sailors, with large
crowns and shirt waist hat
shapes. The most fashionable
styles for summer wear. Reg
ular $3.50 value, for one day,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29
HANDKERCHIEFS, 1zsc

of 1850 dozen Women's Plain
White Handkerchief, with hem
stitched border, soft quality, Of
fered for tomorrow Thur sday
Bargain Sale each at. ........
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WOMEN'S exc. BELTS -

Washable Belts, for summer wear
of white duck. madras and pique
double stitched. Neat harnes
buckles, in gilt. nickel or black
Regular 25c. values: for one day, a
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BOYS CSC. SHIRTS-Boys'

Undershirts: quality sold regu-
larly at 25c. a garment; all sizes
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1oc. ANDROSCOGGN MUSLIN-eoo

pieces of this famous brand Of
fered tomorrow at the lowest
price on record. Genuine AN
droscoggfn" Muslin. full yard
wide, each piece with mill ticket.
Not remnants-not seconds"
Cannot be bought elsewhere in
Washington for less than Zoe. a
yard. One day at.........
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So SUIT CASES-Guarantee
Leather Dress Suit Cases; most
desirable size; linen lined, brass
trimmed. heavy leather corners
and leather handle. Regular
$500 value; for one day at......
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cline to to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

$3.50 SPREADS-Large size
Pattern Spreads for double q
beds, pearl hemmed, ready for y
use. Regular S1.5O value.
Thursday Bargain Sale price.
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25c. WINDOW SHADES-(
1ec. CHINA MATTINGS-

good heavy quality seamless China
Mattings weighing 65 lbs. to a
roll. Various stripes, plaids and \
checks, in different colors. Worth
19c. yard for one day at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

&c. NECKW EAR-POlnt
and Madras Neckwear, for
wear with shirt waists Choice
of the daintiest effects shown {
this season. in white and col
ors. Regular 25c. values for
Thursday Bargain Sale at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

and Embroidery Trimmed Gowns,
Long Skirts, Skirt Chemise, Um-
brella Drawers and French Corset
Covers. Regular CSC. qualities one
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$3.50 TRUNKS-Heavy [
Steamer Trunks, fat top, bound
with two center bands of iron;
brass Yale lock and brass trim
mings; tray and hat box: iron
bottom and heavy Stats. Regu-
lar 50 80 value for.
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Silk Flags for the Fourth
Grocery Specials.

Challenge Brand Condensed Milk, TIC
15c. Ceylon Tea. Elite Tea, 1Oc. quarter
pound packages.
Csc. Gilles' Coffee 19c
Zu Zu Ginger Snaps, 31bc.
Apple Butter, lbs. in a stone crock. sold
regularly at 10c a 'lb., for 19c.
Best Corn Starch, 315c lib.
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MEMS 5oc. HOSE-Men's full

made Tan Lace and Fancy En-
broidered Hose, in a large variety
of new designs. Regular soc. quail
tiles, for one day at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

soc. BELTS-Women's Res
White Kid Crush Leather Belts
extra wide: with enameled eye
let's and large gold lacquered
buckles. One day at. .............
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So AND $2.5o OXFORDS-
Women's Tan and Black Ok
fords. heavy and light soles.
including light and dark
shades Of Tan. Black Wei
Kid. Patent Colt and Ideal
Patent kid. All sizes. One day
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INFANTS SLIPS-Infants' |

GIRLS eSc. DRESSES Cir
Dresses. of Bingham. Madras and
Lawn. in Russian and waist styles;
waists with bretelles over shoulders;
trimmed with medallions and braid.
Sizes to IA years. Regular CSC.
value for one day ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

stock of Imported Cotton
Voiles, in plain and fancy
weaves and open-mesh eff
fects. Choicest styles shown
this season. Values sold up
to 25c. a yard, for one day,
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MEMS STRING TIES-Fiye

Mems Madras String Ties. for summe
wear, in a great variety of light an
medium cOlorings. Sold regularly a
&c. each. For Thursday Bargain Sal
at three for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
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GUARANTEED TAFFETA-

wide Black Taffeta, strictly all pure
silk, the words wear guaranteed"
woven in the selvage of every yard
Lowered for one day, yard, to-.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-09

exchange were rejected by the quar-
termaster general as being excessive,
and new bids will be advertised for.
Bids have been received for cisterns
for the new buildings, and the compile
ton Of all the work now under way,
even aside frof the actual building,
will require some time yet. =. =.
Dr. and Mrs. Ashburn have removed
to the post from the Northwest, where
they have been staying until new
quarters are completed. They are &C.
cupying one of the new lieutenant's
quarters. Captains Rose and Prescott
will occupy the new captains quar-
tiers as soon as they are turned over
for occupancy. Lieutenants Doster
Fairfax and Wood will occupy one OF
the lieutenants quarters and run a
bachelor mess.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-02-09
was, AN OLD SETTLER.

Judge Allen, Who Perished in the
Storm near WiIliston,s was From
teer Character. ,f N. +, /. ,e @ss.':
The Buford Tribune contains the
following with reference to Judge AL
len, who persisted in the storm there
recently; !. t9., n. 5s s5.ss
Judge Allen was one Of the pioneer
newspaper men Of Montana. having
settled IN the state during the time Of
the first gold excitement along In 1874,
and he and Lee Travis established the
News Letter at Helena, which at one
time was published as the Montana
Daily News. In 1876 Joe Allen went
to Bozeman and with George III B.
Wright established Avant Courier and
there wrote and published the FIRST
printed account of the Custer massacre
as the scouts brought Ia the partic-
liiars Of the battle. and II was from
there given to the world by telegraph,
The Courier issued an extra as soon
% the Judges graphic description Of
affairs could be set II tyne.
Mr.. Allen went to Glendiye upcr