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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
he arrives at his twenty-first birthday,
shall celebrate It by wedding party.
Sweet prospect!

ne arrives at his tWenty-ftrst birthday,
shall celebrate It by wedding party.
Sweet prospect!
Mrs. Slnith's other idea is that after all
the women ont of this million who can get
married have been led to the altar with
their fellow-sheep, Congress shall equip
100000 more with picks and shovels and
start them off to Klondike after gold.
This is truly magnificent idea The i'm
plication seems to be that if a woman
cannot get married she will be 81 ad to go
TO KloDdike; or that she can support her
self there IL she cannot here; or that
she might Just as well be starved as to be
supported by her father or brother who
already has a wife, or something like that
1t may veraciousiy and confidently be
asserted that nobody, absolutely no orea-
ture on the face OF the earth, could
have originated this brilliant idea ex-
cept Mrs. Charlotte Smith. And most peo-
pie will feel very, very glad that they
couldn't. 1t would be an awful world
for women if Mrs. Smiths ideas ever be-
came general. and it would be about as
bad for men.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
Mushroomatics.

(From the New York Mail and Express.j
Advices from various parts OF the ceun.
try show that the mushroom which isn't
mushroom il performing its deadly work
as usual. 1t is therefore in order to remark
that the man who isn't thoroughly posted
on missionaries should coufine his Elk.
ploits to those which come In cans.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Professor Andree Is ballooning In search
of the North Pole, that is, If he has not
already persisted in the attempt An expe
dition to the South Pole has Just left
Antwerp, Now would be a good time
for the American people to get up party
to go in search of the Liberty Pole Its
locality seems to have been lost Of latel
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
UNION VETERANS. EScAMrMENT.
Springfield Preparing TO DO Honor
to the Soldiers

to the SOidterS.
Springfield, Ohio, Aug. 16-The city is
putting or its gala attire today in honor
of the old soldiers who will assemble here
Tuesday for the national encaInpment OF
the Union Veterans Union. It is ex-
pccted that 5000 of the old comrades win
visit the city during the three days of
the encaInpment.
The committee On arrangements has
spared no pains or expense to make their
stay in the ''City OF Homes a pleasant
one. National Commander c. W. Wood
and his staff are expected to arrive to-
day on b special train.
The national headquarters win be the
Council chambers, which have been appro-
priately decorated. An tue business SEES
sions will be held in the city hall, which
will hold 1000 persons In an emer-
geucy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM.
Efforts to Have 1t Put in Operation
In Omaha

Omaha. Neb., Aug. 16.-The Iaboring
men OF Omaha held large mass meeting
today and agreed to begin at once a
campaign TO have the initiative and
referendum law passed at the last session
of the Legislature submitted for approval
of the voters of this city at the general
election this fall.
There was much enthusiasm.
The law to be put in operation must
receive two-tiiirds OF the vote OF the
city. Then it provides that the acts Of
the city council must be approved by the
voters at the next election after that body
passes any Legislation OF Importance.
1t is believed the effect on municipal
legislation will be very powerful, having
a tendency toward socialism, however.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

The recent speech OF Gen. Grosv enor, ON
''Civil Service Run Mad is being run Off
at tile Government Printing Office In great
numbers, and Will he given an enormous
circulation. This speech was written be-
fore the Presidents recent order that is
supposed 10 strengthen the service, and
amplified afterwards 1t was published
under -leave to print, sand not delivered
in the heat of debtte. In view OF the
Presidents attitude Gen. Grosvenor sharp
criticism OF civil service reform bids
fair &c still further increase the rupture IN
this subject between the President and his
party. Here is another excerpt from Gen.
GrUsveuor's speech:
We have q business man at the head of
the Treasury Department a man very anx-
ions, exceedingly anxious that the letter
and spirit, to the infinitesifaal details, OF
the civil service law shall be carried into
effect, and even enlarged: and yet the
men " nom ne orders TO pay out $40 ,000,-
900, whose bondsfnen are responsible to
the Government for the faithful disburse-
ment of that money have no voice in the
appointment OF the men who are to do
this mighty financial transaction"
would he employ a man in his bank at
the aictation OF somebody and Retain hiIu2
Would he have teller there to receive
the money simply because he had ans wered
a superior number Of questions that are
connected with a liberal education in this
country? Would lie have any man there
that lie himself had not selected; th at he
himself had not Judged that he had not
received assurances from men OF his own
selection, men whom he could trust, as
to the capacity and integrity of the man?
Yet be is called upon to uphold system
that places In the hands OF Irresponsible
men, who have given no dollar of bond,
the power TO destroy the reputation and
property of the men whom Thaye described.
"w.ly, Mr. Speaser, it is unheard of.
1t is essentially baa business HABITS. It
is essentially Reputation OF every prin'
ciple OF business fairness and business
business known Co the human race"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
A Difficult Cure.

(From the Chicago Times Herald)
A physician in San Francisco claims to
have cured q patient Of alcoholism by in
jecting horses blood into his arm. Such
cures usually are effected by injecting
horse sense into the patient
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
Literatnre I'm Signs.

(From the Chicago Times .Herald.)
A Boston restauranteur advertised In
the window .schoiee molipscous bivalves''
and visitor from Philadelphia walked
right by the place four times looking for
IN oyster stew.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

The Afghan cyclone still appears to be
gathering. Fighting is reported al Chalk
dara, on. the northern frontier of India,
and the women and children OF the garri-
son have taken refuge in the hills. Troops
are feing pushed forward, but the sravest
fears are entertained in Calcutta and Pom
bay that preparations are far behind the
necessities of the hour.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Considered as an evidence of prosperity,
it is highly satisfactory to read in the
New York Werld that "the latest quotati ton
CT the Government bonds which the Nor
gan Belmont syndicate purchased at prl
vate sale from the Treasury in 1895 at
l041-2 is now 125 1-2.r
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
Climatic FooI-KHlipg.

(From the St. Paul Pioneer Press.)
1t will be some years before a fool-killer
win be naeded in the Klendike region. The
United States supplies the fools and the
Climate will do the rest
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Amid The organizations and combinations
Which make up the grand Kaleidoscope of
human thought, many a tradition has gone
irrevocably and imperceptibly to smash
that the little busy ant saves up food
for IKE wiDterti4ne. Asa natter of fact,
the ant scutties around all summer, build
ins works OF architecture, fighting, bossing,
arguing, for all that We know, and tor
meneing picnic parties by getting in food
and up trousers, and when winter comes
hiternates peacefully under its own roof
tree. But according to a recent naturalist
there is still sonnet hing TO be found in an
ant-hiIl besides bites. The slugger may,
IL he likes, go to the ant and learn how
to slug.
This naturalist armed hipselr with a
nagnify:ng glass and settled down not
far fcom a burning brush heap. tribe
OF ants, who were hurrying TO escape the
fires of perdition In the brush heap, CAME
upon UeaEeiHi GU Oh dHbS i Ut IEOIH the
perdiuion, and these ants rose TO defend
their homes and habitatioRs with a yigor
praiseworthy in anything big enough to
be seen.
The two armies formed in companies and
engaged in combat OF all kinds, They did
everything that large soldier Goes ex-
cept run away The observer did not, in
! this amateur Had, play the part of the
gods and goddesses and snatch combat
ants up into the clouds when they were In
danger Of getting killed. He let them fight
it ont. 1t was all very interesting. and
] calculated to impress hehoiders with the
similarity Of human affairs 10 those OF
the insect creation. Perhaps the Graeco-
| Turkish war would have looked just as
small and uninspiriiig to one Of large size
looking down upon it from the clouds.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
White Goods
At Prices
Below the Usual.

20 pieces Imported Brilliant. Regu-
lar price, 25c. yard Special at Il z 1-2o
Is pieces Dotted Swiss, green. tan, and
blue, 22-inoh. Regular price, 81 I-2c-
yard Special at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
5 pieces India Linen, 36-inch, sheer
and fine. Regular price, 81 12c.
Special at ESQ
15 pieces Eemstitched Lawn, open
work. Reduced from 50c. yard to- ST Lee
Second floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
Women's Waists,
Wrappers and Skirts
At Reduced Prices.

Fine Chambray and Light COlored French
Saline Shirt Waists, etached collars,
fast oolors. Were 81 20 and $50.
NOW ------..- 500
Madras and Gin CHAM Shirt Waists.
tailor made, matched yoke, detached coli
lars. Also some Figured Lawn Waists in
the lot. Were S1.6S and 81 90.
Now -.-.----.-..--- ----....---..-..---..S 80
Fine Lawn Wrappers, beautiful quality,
medium and dark coloIed patterns, neatly
made aud finished. We're S1.50.
NOW ..'..-'-.--..- -.--.--.-..----------S $50
Corded Dimity Wrappers, new patterns.
trimmed with lace. Were $3.50.
Now ----..-..---- ----.---..-------- sS1-5O
Crash Skirts, tailor made. walking aud
bicycle lengths. Unusual value
at. .............'' '...........-..... S1.4S
Third floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
IN HOTEL LoBBIEs.

"A great big business boom has struck
st. LOUIS said Mr.. Harvey P Miller.
broker OF that city, at the willard vest r-
day. Last year, and for several years
previous, wholesalers and jobbers in st.
Louis had to look for orders, with poor
chance of getting them, but now we are
hurnming. The great difficulty Is to get
goods fast enough TO fill tile orders. Clerks
in theiarge houses OF every line are work
ed overtime, and the Saturday half-holiday
has been done away with on accouHt Of
the RUSH of business. Prices have ad-
vanced in ali things, especially In provis-
ions. For instance, Michigan ships US lots
OF beans, xl,ich have jumped from 3 cents
to Sl.1o per buslel, or a difference OF
Sl25 pr car, in twenty days. The same
is true of dried fruits Whether this is due
to the tariff or not cannot say. but it's
fact, and, OF course, we are rejoiced.p
You know our town is back in the
hills" said Mr.. j. p. Hall, jr., OF Holly
SpriDgs, Miss, at the Shorehaln, $50
cotton raising, floods, ETC., does not cut
much OF a figure with US. But from what
the planters who come to buy goods at
my store say, the floods Were i great
benefit to cotton, for the soil is giving
up more raw material this year for the
sheets, pillow slips, and dress goods for
the rest of the world. than ever before
DR.. d. NJ. Burgess left the shoreham
last night for his home at Havana, Cuba.
The doctor has been lila the United States
Marine Hospital service at the Havana
station for the past thirty two years.
Anything l might say about the war;
he salc, would only involve me in the
intrigues of one side or the other, but
your newspaper reports published In this
country have been about correct
----4- .te
a. H. Hanna OF indianapolis and George
Peabody Foster OF Brooklyn, N Y, who
have been pnlling Administration wires
in the monetary commission, left the Ar
lington Sunday night for their homes.
Considerable Northern capital and a
number OF substantial men have come into
Texas this SUMMER" said Hon. F. P. VIII
mot of 4 ustin, Texas, at the Willard last
night Texas is not such bad place,
and you are beginning to find this out.
1t is wonderful how quickly the Ameri-
Cans living in the North and the East
can change their minds and feelings about
us harbariauS when they find such good
opportunities Of making legitimate ducatS,
and a pile OF them at that, out of nature S
resources, Of which o,T great and beauti-
ful State has ali abundance"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
August Special Sale of
AT a third less than regu-
lar prices.

A recent advantageous
purchase of Mems and Wo-
mems Fine Umbrellas en-
ables us to make this tempt
ing offer. We never saw or
heard of better values for
the money.
women's 26-inch Tight-rolIing
Union Taffeta, natural stick ham
26+inch. for men .S15o
women's 2s-inch Tight-roIlng Union
Taffeta. Dresden and natural
suck handles. Each ..-...-SI.5O
Mems 26inch Union Taffeta; very tight
rolling, natural stick handles
Each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 81. 65
Mems 2s-inch Union Taffeta, natural
stick handles, silver trimmed
Eacn -.--...--.-.---- ----..-......--S $500
women,s 2s-Inch Union Tafreta; tight
handles, silver trimmings
First floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

POLITICAL GOSSIP.

Hon. William Z. English, of Indianapolis,
who has teen In the city for the past
few days, looks for return to the
former Democratic conditions in his city
and State The first election in any Of
the large cities of the country since the
PRESIDENTIAL election, based upon national
issues, will be that in Indianapolis In ocro
Der. The Democrats have renoniinated
present Mayor Taggart. Taggart was cleo
ted two years ago by a majority or about
5000, and last year in the Presidential
campaign the city turned the other way by
abeut the same majority. Mr.. English
says that very many of the Democrats W no
lett tie party on account OF the silver
QUESTION have returned and will vote the
ticket this year. The convention thatnomi-
mated the candidate reaffirIned the declara-
tons of the Chicago platform. and Mr.
TaGgart, although not silver man until
the Chicago convention, has gracefully ac-
copied the situation He made II big fight
for Bryan in Indiana, and Mr.. English
thinks he will be elected mayor again by q
very comfortable majority.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Ii is said that the warning of Secre-
tary Bliss against going to the Klondike
country will have directly opposite eff
feet upon the Western miners who are
searching for gold. A warning TO keep
away from prospective gold mines, Gem
ing from gold bug Administration, fills
the mind of the Western silver men with
suspicion, and the chances are not ia
vorable 10 the general acceptance of the
adfp0pitif,ti
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Il. H. Hanna OF Indianapolis and George
Peabody Foster OF Brooklyn, n. Y, who
have been pulling Administration wires
in the monetary commission, left the Ar
lington Sunday night for their homes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

William Jennings Bryan Is having q
royal reception In the West After be con-
GUIDES his visit in Montana Ne viii go to
wyoming, then home. The local papers
say that in his Yellowstone Park speech.
MIR. Bryan said jocularly that it was prob
ably safe To talk there. Last year he
said he lost almost every State in which
he spoke, and carried those in which he
did not speak. On the Government reser-
walton, he said, he felt certain no such
fl-luck would follow him, and ne pro-
oeeded TO speak with absolute freedom.
Mr.. Bryan has been making some great
speeches during the past FEW months, and
by the Time the campaign OF 1860 is
upon US he viii have educated the people
50 that the free silver Democratic tick It
cannot possibly be defeated.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17

Charles NJ. Fox, of Fairfax county, Va.
an active Democrat, iii business in Wash
ingtcn, thinks the Virginia Democratic
convention made mistake in not recog-
nizing the Popuiists. Fair play, he says,
is fair play, and harms no one. He
declares that lie woulc not vote the PopH-
list ticket, or itself, but the Popuiists
stood by the Democrats last year, and
they ought TO be stood by. He said
he should Ike TO have seen Mr.. Cooke
nominated for Lieutenant governor as q
recognition OF the $4,000 PopuIists in the
State
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
Dress Suit


The Dress Suit Case ia
wconsidered an indispens-
able part of a man S outfit.
Women have also found out
their convenience. Our cases
are built so as to stand the
rough handling incident to
checking or expressing
them. Following are some
of the best values we ever
offered:
s-oz- Sole Leather Suit cases, steel
frames, linen lining, riyeted on washers
throughout, best brass lock and bolts
1E-ihen' each--...-.'---.- $500
24-inch each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $3.50
Better Suit Cases, heavier stock, best
lock and bolts, strong straps, linen i'm
ing, steel frame, riyeted on washers
24-incn each So. 90
26-inch, each .oo
Third floor =
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

II wish we could revive the old Olympic
games said the summer girl, looking
up from her novel, land give prizes, and
twine flowers i'll the hair OF the victors,
1 think il would be so romantic
''lt might do If the victors were girls. :"
said the summer man, as he rubbed his
hasd over his halfinch-long fur, but in
my case l Cont exactly see where the
flowers could find room to twine."
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
WOODWARD
aneLOTHROP
10th. 18th and F SITS. N. w.

ss- Our business hours until Sept ember are
4;4o a. m. to . p. M; Saturdays, Is
TO 1.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1897-08-17
Circulation Statement.


TUESDAY, AUGUST IT, 1897.
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r.-r-s soaf distinguished n-xarszsffo-s
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usual channels. instead % tarough his
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Du1tc md Donrc Talk With Any Y NJ. c. a. Man.
DulIS OuV OkQl d He Will Explain Ii TO You.


titled action In the above entitled court.
and answer the complaint Of the plaintiff.
and serve copy OF your answer npon
the undersigned attorney for plaintiff, "a
his office below stated. and IN case of
your failure 80 20 do. judgment viii be
rendered against you according 20 The de-
mand Of the complaint. which has been
filed with the clerk OF said court.
The object OF said action is 20 recover
judgment IN favor Of the plaintiff and
against the defendants r. ]. Graham and
The Seattle Land Company. a corpora
ton for the sum Of One Thousand Seven
Hundred ard Sayenty-five Dollars in gold
coin. together with interest thereon IN
ike gold coin from thu 5rd day OF Deem
Der fss4 az the rate % eight per cent per
apnum and the costs Of said action. in
GLIDING an attorneys Zee 81 rfty dollars.
and 10 fcreclose = mortgage upon lot II
ard southwest quarter OF northwest quar-
ter % section z. in township 2 north.
range east OF Wiilafnetse meridian. in
King county. state OF Washington. which
said lands have since the execution 81
sid mort gage been plated into and en-
Acre Tracts" the plat OF said Eve acre
tracts being OF record IN volume OF tho
town plat records u said King county on
~ ge - which said mortgage Is dated the
Srd tiay OF Decasnber, lSs@, was executed by
said r. J. Graham and Frances II. Gra-
ham. rs moFtgagors. 20 ore Andrew Fan
ga IL o. record in volume - Of the merit
gage records % said King county on pags
sn ana together with the debt therehy
se-urea has been duly assi s-ueA 20 tfls
plaintiff. also 10 obtain judgment that
sagd morfEaEed premises Be sold and fh~
proceeds Of such sale he applied 81 the
satisfaction OF said judgment snd shat
TIE said defendants be barred ard forever
forerIosed Of all right. title and equity Of
redemption IN and 20 the said mortERged
premises p " CRADpOCK.
Plaintiffs Attorney.
p Q. Address Everett. Suohomlsh Coun-
tv Washington
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FIRES OF A SUNDAY.
Heavy Loss at Fort Wayne-Aurora
Chair Factory Burned.

FORT WAYNE. Ind. Feb &-A most
destructive IRE RACED here for seven hours
this morning. and laid in ashes half a
prominent business block egtailing loss
az H2a00o The building was owned by
Margaret Hamilton. Mary Williams and
+ G MAYER. Among the principal SUI
ferers are Romrary. Goegley Co. deal
ers in doors and glass; Nathan &
Kitchener paper dealers: julius Nathan.
wholesale liquors. Alexander Staub. stovs
dealer. and Morgan & Co. hardware deal
era The total insurance amounts 20
about sao ea Three frenen were caught
under falling walls, and one. George
KiinEmau dangerously hurt
AURORA. Ind. Feb. Sire destroyed
the Aurora chair factory. Loss. s2o 90;
partly Insured. Later today IRE destroyed
the Wymuud cooper shop. an immense Is
Enlistment Loss. $50 Insurance. $40
eo. The two fires throw 90 operatives
out OF work.
SAN JOSE. Cal Feb. &-The E. E
Thomas Fruit Cornpanys dryer was
totally consumed by fire tonight. The loss
is heavy. owing 20 the valuable machinery
which was in the building II was valued
Al So 30 Il is said the total loss will
reach s5aea0 fully insured.