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The times., 1897-08-06
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

The War Department has issued orders
as follows
Leave OF absence for six months, TO take
effect when relieved from his present
duty in CONNECTION with Indians, is granted
FIRST Lieut. William c. Rivers, First Cav
airy
Second Lieut. James A. Moss. Twenty
fifth Infantry, and the detachment un-
der tbs ooIomand, now at jefferson Bar
1acSs. Missouri, win return 70 their sta
ton, Fort MiSsoula, Montana.
Leave OF absence for two months, from
September /. 1897, with permission 10
apply for an extension of two months, is
granted First Lieut. John n. Stotsenburg,
Sixth Cavalry.
Major James ". Pope, quartermaster. in
addition to the duties assigned him fIom
this office, VIII report in person 10 the
commanding Officer in charge of the i'm
pn,vesuent and protection OF the Yellow
stone National Park, Fort Yellowstone
Wyoming for duty pertaining 10 the re
paif and maintenance Of existing roads
and bridges. and improvement and proter
tiOn IF said paIk.
Leave OF absence for twenty da IS TO take
effect upon the completion OF the duties
assigned hiIn, from this office, is granted
Col JOHN c Bates. Second Infantry
AdGitiOual Second Lieut.. Edwin r. Stu
art, Corps of Engineers, is assigned to n
Vacancy OF second lieutenant in that corps,
20 date from July 81. 1897, with his
present date Of rank, June IL, 1885
Major Paul r. Brown. surgeon. having
been focnd by an army retiring board
permanently incapacitated for active Sery-
Ice VIII proceed To his home, report by
letter on his arrival there TO the adjutant
general OF ife army, and await retirement
for physical disability
Oh account of the reduction In the mum
Der Of Instructors at the Z. s. Infantry
and Cavalry School, Fort LeaFenworth.
Kan, Can't Nat p. Phister. First Infantry.
il relieved from duty AT The school. to take
effect september 1. 1852
First Lieut. Charles Young, Seventh Cav
airy, rs detailed 10 attend the encaInpnent
OF the Ninth Battalion, Ohio National
Guard. at Newark. Ohio. from the 25th To
the Seth Of August. 1897. He win pro
ceed, at the proper time. TO the place az
eacampnent. and report to the governor
OF Ohio for this service
The following transfers are made in tha
sixth Cavalry: First Lieut.. John NJ Stot-
senburg. from Troop AZ TO Troop B. and
First Lieut.. Darlington K. West. from
Troop p To Troop NJ
The times., 1897-08-06
sIoRToNs AT MARSHALL HALL.
Cadets to Repeat the Drill as Per.
formed at San Antonio.

Cadets to Repeat the Drill as Per.
formed at San Antonio.
In order that the people Of Washington
may see for themselves just what SOFT
OF a drill the Morton Cadets gave at the
recent interstate competition at San An
tonic, Tex, the company has completed
arrangements for two exhibitions Saturday
at Marshall Hall.
The BOYS and many OF the spectators
firmly helieve that the Morton Cadets
snouId have been awarded first prize and
the championship at San Antonio, and
that impression seems to prevail generally
III this city. The company has been in
dulging in practice drills for several days
past, and Capt Shilling expects to equal
at Marshall Hail the superb exhibition that
was given in Texas
There is another consideration, and
that financial one. In order TO make the
effort tc retain the championship for tho
District National Guards. The company was
put TO an expense OF nearly $4,000, the
prize money amounting TO $1,000. Ths
cadets are anticipating that the Washing
ton public viii generously come to their
aid.
Steamers will leave Washington for
MarshaliHall at $40 and 10 a m. ,and2:3o,
$50 ard $50 p N. Passengers on the
$50 boat may continue as far down the
river rs Indian Head IL they desire
The drills, which are TO be exact repro
ductions Of those at San Antonio, will
oc.rur Immediately after the landing of the
2:3o end 6:30 O'Clock boats.
The times., 1897-08-06
BOARD OF ARMoR EXAMINERS.
Committee 40 Estimate the Cost of
Establishing "a Government Plant.

Committee 40 Estimate the Cost OF
Establishing a Government Plant.
Acting Secretary Roosevelt has an
nouncsd Ihe names of those who VIII con-
stIJutc tie special board which is To make
Al Investigation Of the cost of establishing
a Government arn4Ur plant. They are as
follows tsumsaodore howell, coElmandantof
the League Island navy yard Capt. Nc
Corntick, captain OF ihe Norfolk navy
yard. Chief Engineer Perry, Of the Mon
terey. Ctvil Engineer MeROcal, OF the New
York navy yard; Lieut.. Z. T. Fletcher, OF
the .arpedn station, and Lieut.. W. /.
Chambers. Of tie Minneapolis, as recorder.
The board win hold its first meeting
Monday. at the ordnance bureau aAd VIII
organize and discuss plan for prosecuting
the WORK. II is believed that the board
VIII uOJ be able to report before next
December
nuIIng the day Charles CTanlp, of Phila-
CleIpfia held a conference with Secre
tsTy Roosevelt and Capt o'Neil, chief
uf the bureau Of ordnsnce, concerning
tile amor supply for the three great
lraftIe-silips now. being constructed Ar
CraInp said that Cramp & Sons could not
furnish armor for the three vessels for
$500 ton, and that the firm declined
taking tie contract on those terms. He
said furher, however, that he was not
adverse 10 undertaking To supply the
small quantity Of diagonal arnor, amount
Tag 70 about eighty tons, at S3C0 q ton
for the purpase Of preventing possible
stoppa gp 10 the work of building the vessels
This particular kind OF arInor must he
placed il the hull of tie vessel when it is
Icing co9strHcted. II is probable that
thisoffeF Fwiibeacceptedb BY the department.
The times., 1897-08-06
FIFTEEN-roN COAST DEFENDER,
Monster Gun Cast at the Otis
Steel Works.

Cleveland, Aug. 5.-Last night at the
Otis Steel Works. and under the direction
OF Director Richard ]. Gatiing, monster
gun casting was made It was a big coast
defender. Thirty-ene tons of steel was
used In the single casting. The gun It.
self viii weigh fifteen tons when it is
ready for mounting 1t win be a week
before the mass coois. Then 1t win be
bored and sent East to be rified.
Congress voted 100000 for the expert
ment, and IL It is successful the cost OF
making hig guns will be reduced fully
one-half. while the time required to make
them win be corespoBdingly shortened.
A large member OF United States ordnance
officers were present at the casting.
The times., 1897-08-06
WALKING STICKS coSUNDRUM.
Indian Chiefs Hard Question at a
Seauce Disturbs the Spirits.


Wichita, Kan, Aug. "a party of spirit
unlists from Fort Smith, Ark, gave a
seance at salisawit last night, which was
attended by many Indians, half-breeds and
d few whites.
The mediums used trumpet for the
conveyance OF messages from the spirit
land. Finally an educated Indian named
Walking Stick called for the spirit OF
Sequoyah, and the spirit of the departed
Indian gTunted through the trumpet. Walk
ing Stick asked: who invented the CheIo-
kee arhabet?'' The trumpet answered.
giving n long name.
The Indians became indignant, for they
knew that Sequoyah himself was the in
ventor. Some one fired revolver and
a rush was made for the curtain. The
trumpet and other paraphernalia were ia
stroycd, hut the mediums escaped through
u window.
The times., 1897-08-06

a noon Wednesday, in Baltimore, Mr..
Levi Nacle, Of the Pension Bureau, and
Miss Catherine f. Schmidt, Of baltimore,
were married at the brides home, 30i
North Carey street. Rev. Ambrose
Schmidt of Lancaster, brother OF the
bride, officiated. assisted by Rev. Lloyd
E. CoblenUz, pastor of st. Peters Re-
formed Church. The bride was attired
in white organdie over white silk, trimmed
with lace. The parlor was decorated with
vines, plants, and cut flowers. MI. and
Mrs. Nagie, accompanied by Miss Martha
l.. Schmidt, left later in the afternoon
for Atlantic City. They will make their
homo in Washington.
The times., 1897-08-06

wife VIII leave Eberon next week for
Lenox. Dinner was served under the
branches of four immense elm trees on the
lawn Of the Hotel AveRei. The tables were
in the shape of IT Senor de LONE sat
at the foot of the II and his wife at the
center or the cross arm. At the right OF
senor de Lone sat the French Ambas sador
and Nine Patenotre, of Washington Covers
were laid for eighty guests
The times., 1897-08-06

Madame W., wife Of the Chinese minis
ter, has brought with her TO Was hington
dozens of elegant and elaborate gowns
that viii be the envy of her diplomatic
sisters next season. The delicaoy Of the
silks, their fineness OF woof, and elabor-
ateness Of design display rare taste and
an extravaganza that speaks volumes for
the social intentions of the newly arrived
represent tatives of the Chinese empire.
Unfortunately Mrs. WI does not speak
English, but her aptitude for languages
gives encouragement for tfIe future, the
more especially since it is understood
she intends to devote the quiet of the
summer months to study, with the view
of perfecting herself by the autumn.
Madame Yang, her predecessor, was with
out doubt one of the most popular OF
diplomatic hostesses, and her relish for
everything American rendered her uni
versal favorite.
The times., 1897-08-06
SOCIETY NOTES.

a very pretty wedding took place Wed
nesday hoon at Trinity Episcopal Church,
the contracting parties being Miss Matte
Louise Ellis, OF this city, and MI James
Eugene Mois. OF Baltimore. Tie bride
was becomingly gowned In white or
gandie and the groom in regulation dress
suit. After the ceremony, which was
performed by Rev DR.. saumerig, the bride
and groom and their immedia relatives
proceeded 10 the residence of Mr.. Reeves,
where they partook of luncheon. Mr.. and
Mrs Rlois left for Atlantic City, where
d portion Of the honeymoon VIII be spent.
Their future home VIII be in Baltimore,
where the groom is engaged in business.
The times., 1897-08-06

Mr. and Mrs iJ. w. Robertson enter
talned pleasant gathering OF friends
Wednesday at their residence, in honor OF
MI Robcrtson's birthday. Among those
VINO assisted in ma king the evening one of
pleasure Were: Mr.. and Mrs. Donat, Mr.
ana Mrs. Hurley. Mr. and Mrs. Luscombe,
Mr. Hurley, Miss Schmidt, Mr.. Helbieg,
Mr g. Schmidt, the Misses Robertson, and
Master Julins Donat.
The times., 1897-08-06

Mr. d A. Chambers and Miss Chambers
left yesterday for Saratoga to join Mrs.
Chambers, who is visiting her son, Rev
L. T. Chambers.
The times., 1897-08-06

Miss Daisy Manner, accompanied by a
party Of friends. is spending some time at
Castle Haven, on the Chesapeake.
The times., 1897-08-06

The French ANITA ssador and Mrs. Pate
notre will be the guests shortly of Mr.. and
Mrs. Calvin s. Brtce at Newport.
The times., 1897-08-06

Mrs. Columbus Alexander, of Columbia
Heights, and her little granddaughter
Josephine. are spending August at the
St Charles, Atlantic City
The times., 1897-08-06

Miss Lottie Calhoun is spending the re-
mainder of the season at Piney Point.
The times., 1897-08-06

Miss Dorothy Miller is at Harper,s Ferry
as the guest of MI. and Mrs Andrew Fos-
ter, who have home in the noun tains
near the historic old town.
The times., 1897-08-06

Mr. and Mrs. George F. Belt, of East
Capitol street, will leave tomorrow for
a months stay in st. MaTy's county, near
Leonardtown, Md
The times., 1897-08-06

Among Washingtonians registered yes
terday at Asbury Park were Mr.. and Mrs
W. W. Mcintyre, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Miller, Miss Edwina Marshall, Miss Kate
Banks and Messrs. John " Norris, Walter
Z. Smyte and D. NJ. Carter.
The times., 1897-08-06

Miss Leone A. Ward. of Friendly, Md,
Is preparing to go to Atlantic City, to re
main until September /.
The times., 1897-08-06

Miss Ella May Dunn. Of 78 street north
east, Is visiting friends in Hayre de Grace,
where she Will remain until next month.
The times., 1897-08-06

d clam dinner was given to the Spanish
minister. Senior Dupuy de Lone. and
Madame de Lone Wednesday night by Mr
and Mrs Joseph v. Jordan at Pleasure
Bay. Elberon. The Spanish minister aud his
The times., 1897-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Kleinschmidt have
gone to Atlantic City.
The times., 1897-08-06
JOHNSON HOUSE, Colonial Beach.

ALLEGHAN SPRINGS, yA.-Open from
June to Nov. l. The Allegheny water,
awarded medal and diploma. World + air,
Chicago, and recommended by the Medical
Society of Virginia, is celebrated for t8
cures OF dyspepsia In its various forma
Beautiful lawn OF 40 acres. Sand of music,
&c. Parties seeking a healthful resort in
the mountains TO spend the heated term
can do no better Write for pamphlet
rates, SO. e. A. COLHoUN, Prop. Jy7-1mo
The times., 1897-08-06
EXCURSIONS.
Popular Salt Water Trips

To picturesque Lower Potomac an1 ali the
E6. Steamer T v. Arrow smith lea YES Ith
st. ferry wharf every Monday End Wednes-
dav, p. M, and Saturday 1T d p. N. Home
sunday. AZ p. m Accoinnoea tons first
clAss. q. II. RIDLEY, @. II
te27-2mo
The times., 1897-08-06
SUMMER RESORTS.
White Sulpllr SpringS, Va.

Near warrentun. Fauquier Co.
The most perfectly equipped health and
pleasure resort in the south. Prices to
SUIT the times Magnificent scenerr. Water
unsurpassedin Dyspepsia, Dropsy andNerv-
Gus Troubles Send for Illustrated clrcu-
lars. Address PROPRIETOR WHITE
SULPHUR SPRINGS. Near Warenton.
Fauquier Co. Va 1e26-2mo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
WORK OF UNITARIAN WOMEN.

Tho Church Of the Messiah branch OF the Ma
.ional Alliance OF Unitarians and other hperai
,von,en met I'm good numbers at its rooms. PARK
o,.o and Thirty-fourth-st.. yesterday morning Tho
ono,r was occupied by Mrs. J. T. Hale, the presi-
don, ~ this branch and on the platform with her
was Mrs Dix president Of the National Alliance
NJ q w Smallwood secretary OF the branch
nd tho report Of the last meeting. Mrs. Roswell
c,,o1 treasurer reported 80 in the treasury. Ono
hundred dollars had been contributed toward send
ing Mrs Davis as missionary TO the west Ihree
proollvn officers Of the National Alliance gave
review OF the whole worK.
Me- Rishopr,c spoke from a directors point of
v,ou Mrs Catlln from that OF vice-presideh' She
odded afterWard that IN the church she h''e'uS
49, ,,oron haye four commit ees-one for sewing
ono for hosptalty one for literature or study
ioes and tho fourth for entertainment Inc HOS
,,l,, Committee has duties in visiting people ana
{, o,,ording Gatherings in other churches 10 Keep
Mrs Dix. the president OF the National Alliance;
wi Dnrer on why Should Unitarian women
rIoiD ,be Alliance" she said The young girls
should be urged to give Their enerkg 10 h n,vng
einne I'm the same way that they nave Deeh EiN ing
si' -, ~oiieee Settlement work The question mas
boon rosed is the religious teacnlng OF lhf snItu
rta, Thurch adapted TO the ordinary mind anu
,mand for the Unitarian literature tnat mas 1tei,
man" ,hrn,gh the Postofice Mission. TWO hundred
,bousand pamphlets or papers were sem our ny
,Ln National Alliance last year Much %orK hHs
he To them too. the church must look ioi ihi
~. m. .i,,e, mission work Several churches wouId
80 Leeu closed I'm the last year hsd " NOT oe'h
for the efforts OF the devoted women oi III" ~
sIf a shirt OF helpfulness prevails, our precious
,.tar Ian faith will flow out TO bless the WOrlu'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
WORDS on THE SOUTH.
THE SOCIETY FOR POLITICAL STUDY DIS
CUSSES TENNESSEE IN LIVELY

"Tennessee' was the subject considered yester-
day afternoon by the Society for Political Study
the paper being read by Mrs. Richard NJ Bent 1t
was discussed by the Rev. Phebe Hanaford, Miss
Uamm Mrs. Bates. Miss America Phillips, Miss
Harrette Keyser, Mrs. ID. St John Gaffney. Mrs
Ida Ira ford Bell. Mrs. Lewis and Miss Ellen Miles
Mrs Hanaford spoke Of the impartial way In
which all the Southern States had been treated by
the different essayists. whatever their sympathes
happened TO be
Il think we get along together much better than
the men in Congress-" she said. notwithstanding
we are so emotional. and are not allowed to vote
because So"
Miss Keyser thought II one Of the privileges OF
the unenfranchised 10 be non-partisan, and said 1t
was about tho only comfort they could take to
themselves.
Mrs Bates n Southerner. said that the South was
conquered and the North ought to be satisfied with
tie victory without Boosting Of It Most Southern
ers admitted now that they had been wrong. and
sbs had no doubt most Unionists. II they had hap
pened 10 be born in a Southern State, and had had
their interests Identified with IT, would have been
rebels.
And the club evidently thought the same. for
Mrs Bates sat down amid loud applause
Mrs Hanaford then said that Southern men
ought to understand why women want Suffrage.
since they had been deprived OF iher votes TOT a
time while negroes were allowed to exercise the
franchise. ,
Mrs Ellen Miles said that she dld NOT mlnd Delng
the politlcal inferior OF neoro as much as she did
being classed with IDIOTS and lunatics. Then Mrs.
Jda TraNord Bell told an amusing story or an old
negress Aunt Whey" who mad heard political
lecturer inform a colored audience that It was only
nv their votes that they could know that they were
Tree Aunt Whey who had been laboring for some
I'm. under the lelusion that she free.
mich disturbed 10y the statement and Intercepted
aome ~ the white women Of her acquaintance on
The subiect When she found out they were no better
on han herself said she supposed II they could
stand f. she could, but II appeared 20 her that she
wa better of before the war for she remembered
very distinctly tina; slave buyer had paid only $500
or nor worthless husband Joe. but had offered $500
Tor herself-an offer that was refused because her
master id not want 10 part with her she said she
was OF some account before the war. but now she
was OF no account az al 80, -
Vrs I owls spoke OF Anna Ella Carroll the
uoman who planned the Nicksburg campaign for
Grant and said she never could think OF Tennessee
uthot irritation on OF It's ngratitude 10 this
woman Mrs Hanaford said however that Ten
nessea ought not be blamed II the North
that had been guilty OF ingratltude In the matter
ar, tn nominations for the annual election. which
takes place I'm three weeks. preceded the reading OF
the paper ,,,,. -, ~ po.,o, ..r,.as a." .rd
Frau Clara Ruge were present at the meeting -
quests of the club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
"ROUE. THE ETERNAL CITY,"
THE REV. DIR. MAYNARD ABANDoNS HIS
st-BJECT TO ARRAIGN DIR. RAINSFoRD

THE REV DR. MAYNARD ABANDONS HIS
cr-prrCr TO ARRAIGN DR.. RAINSFORD.
o,.,,o ~ the absence Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Nnton
Dahlgren I'm Washington. the hrst OF the iteV Ut
>.wIard Mavnard's historical and illustrated parlor
Lectures was given yesterday morning at the home
=, Mra u l. Horton No IA West Fifty-seventh-
9, Abou, thirtv-flve stereopticon views OF Rome.
the Eternal City" were thrown on large screen
a.. ,,o nrettv ballroom where the lecture was given.
mr. MAYNARD declared IA Their fiercely; The object
~ ,bese lectures is instruct. People wig are In
eaorch of confectionery rather than information
would better not come here. Dr. Maynard IL Ger
,ainly nothing II not entertaining
Tho lecture began with a hasty review OF the
I,,orrai CIV He recalled the great names and
Great events OF Roman history during the time OF
,ho k,np1om the republic. the empire and down 10
,, ,,ros,,t day Although the lecture purported TO
,r.ot NJ Rome the lecturer did not hesitate TO
dtscuss religion and morals and American manners
,os,dos u,a audience was with him, however when
he proceeded. apropos Of the Arch OF constantine
~ YOU please. arraisn Dr. Rainsford. MD
,oyod hands applauded when he denounced DR..
RaInsford the perpcirator OF "A great crime 10 COM
,,arciaI interests" when he quoted In Latin that
In,,rs1. and declared that that muscular man. Dr
Rainsford is more OF muscular man IMAM
Christian $500 ,.,,, -. al Nrs
+ - Grant Mrs Russell Sage. Mrs. Ruger. Mrs
G. H. RAYMOND. Mrs James McMamee' mrs lanes
1 ,iian Mrs g. e Worthingion. Mrs. William Rookie
foIIcr Mrs John Nnton Dahgren. Marchioness
t'Iara LAMA, Mrs. Jefferson Davis. Mrs Charles T
ynrkes Mrs George Lewis Gillespie. Mrs II /.
Horizon Mrs Robert H. Roosevelt. Mrs John Hamil-
Ton. Mrs Daniel Bntterfeid Mrs NJ NJ HI sn,n
Newcombe. Mrs Gilbert f. Jones. Mrs. James Har-
vie Dew aud Mrs Herman X. Caesar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-10
TIE E2SE5 Z: ::z 1
WASHING FLANNEL CNDERW hAfS'


Many people sincerely believe It Is Impossible 10
wash Atwood undergarments without their shi'''A
,ra rrbs "a n popular error. Flannels need hou'-
0onc. ~ sof. water. To wash them with the nara
water obtained from tho rivers springs ana iahe'
from which most cities and villages get tne'' "''.
eunnIv Use n tablespoonful Of household hiIo..ia
"a gallon OF Croton similar water harder
water might require more ammonia ABOUT 'ea
.,oor,r, NJ horax mixed In gallon or Cro'on
Will accomplish the same result baundf'es use
nowde red 9S-per-cent caustic SODA An ouhce VI
this will soften eight or ten gallons OF ,r''o'
water II Is much cheaper than ammonia Vi ooi"N
hut II "a a rather powerful preparation for house
hold use, and one mat c"''"o' w '
TO the average servant.
Hard muddy winter. like that OF the MISSISSIPPI
can be softened and ceansed Tor lauhury puIpo'e'
nv the addition Of two ounces of powdered Viper
cent caustic soda 10 every eight gallons OF water
The lime precpitatcd by the caustc soda VIII carry
down the mud with H. W heH II '''''N' "
water may be poured OF.
After softening tub OF ten gallons OF luhe"a'n'
water make II into strong soapSuuS' u''"e II"
borax SOAP DO not use n resinous' Drown soap'
Examine the fannels. II there are any parts 81
poc,allv soilad lay them on n board ana SCRUB
them with warm soapsuds using small prusn'
eoft scrubbing- brush will do. DO not rub hannes
an q hoard After scrubbing those portions OF the
garments that need special attention. souse '"'
entire garments up and down III INC picpdieu
coonsuds. Do wash cotton OF HIlcH NIV'"''
with them. DO not wash white fanneis with
colorod ones.
10, the garments remain In the prepared suds'
well covered. for several hours. This ioosens the
stains Of perspiration. Souse the fanneIs UP ana ana
down a second time before taking them out OF TINS
evGs and nut them through three rims ing waters;
LEI each one be prepared of properly soitehed
water Fold the fannes-neyer TWIST mem AZ
hand wringing does-and put them In u wrnging-
machine Wiring them I'm this way out or sudS
s ~ eret rins,np water and from this into the
second and finally into the third and last Ater
wrinpjng them out of this water they are ready
TO be dried 49,, 49,. ,ho,,,d DO dr,.d
ara wooden skeletons tho shape OF the garments,
Witch are capable OF being enlarged so that inc
unf garments are stretched on them 10 their proper
size In this way the spiral tbres OF the WOOL nav
NO chance 10 draw up The only way manners
can shrink when they are washed ana dried
tbus is from the garments becoming damp WIN
perspiration and drying while they are behg wot I'D
Dr,,. the nannes after stretching them on the
ramos I'm a warm room where there VIII ne no
dust The more rapidly they dry me peter i
Strntches TO dry undernannels on may be iouhd
IN some housefurnishing shops. they may De maze
a., home bv a carpenter. It is desirable that each
nerson in the family should have special l,ame .t
pprn Tor shirts and one for drawers-to stretch the
aannel garments for drying.