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The morning times., 1897-01-17

The proposition to advance to the three
battalion regimental formation, is but
the entering wedge to a radical army re-
organization. The bills now before Con-
gress, treating of the subject, in part
recognize the scientific necessities in
voived. 1t is proposed, in case Of war,
to allow the President to double the
peace standard maximum of each COM
pany. That would give a battalion ef
fectiye OF SEQ, and regimental effective
OF 2,400 men. In the German army, on
war footing, each regiment consists Of
three battalions of 1000 men each. But
taking the regiment 2, 400 strong as
basis for argument, q single regiment in
the field would aggregate as many men
as the average brigade has in Our past
active operations. Two to four regiments
brigaded would give 4,s00, or 500 m en-,
which woGld equal the average command
of general of division under our past
system. Our army organization, as it
existed in the Civil War, has been severely
criticised, in that it necesSitated too many
transmissions of orders from the general
commanding the field to the grand tactical
unit. Thus, the general sent an order to
the corps commander who forwarded it
TO his division generals, They, in turn
transmitted it 10 their brigade commanders,
who then had to make it known to their
regmental commanders.
Veteran general and staff officers will
agree with the writer that valuable time
was lost and that much confusion often
oce aired in consequence OF this multiplicity
OF general officers. 1t was inSeparable
from the ideas and the tactics of Frederick
the Great, and, in his time, the art of war
was not beyond it. But European armies
have seen the evils of the regimental
unit, and the larger unit of the small brig
ade, for effective service under modern
conditions, and have practically substi-
tuted the expanded regiment; a more pow
erful body than the old ten company
regiment, and a more homogeneous and
biddable one than the old brigade. Then,
the logic of the change is that the brigadier
general, as we have known him in con-
nection with obsolete conditions, should
go with the adoption OF the reform. An
efficient colonel, with three good rat
talon commanders, may occupy the place
that the brigadier commander filled Three
or four regiments of 2,4oo men each.
massed together, would be sufficient TO
constitute division. In that case there
would be hut three easy jumps from the
general commanding in Chief TO the grand
tactical unit.
O.,
The morning times., 1897-01-17

Major, and Mrs. F. II. Coleman, and Miss
Coleman, are at 1719 H street for the
season.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

Mrs. Hattie Somers entertained q num-
ber OF friends at her home In Georgetown
The morning times., 1897-01-17

Military gossip has is that Brga,iier
General Albert 0rdway, after long and
arduous service in command OF the District
National Guard, is soon To take a short
rest from his labors and spend some
to be supposed that such nominal rest
will distract tie generals attention from
his fayorite study of improved army organ
iZation, to which he has so patiently and
successfully devoted his time and tech
nical ability in the past. He viii ENJOY
many opportunities abroad to pursue the
subject and the cause OF American mill
tary progress viii be the gamer.
Gen. ordway's contributions to the ad-
vancenient Of military science will not
be easily forgotten They have been inn
portant enough to deserve recognition
from the government, and this fact may
not be forgotten by the people who are
in position to give them voice and effect
It will be remembered that Gen. Ordway
was the first general officer in the service
OF the country TO Introduce the improve
ment OF the three battalion organization
in his command To do so he was Obliged
to frame a bill and to push it through
the Congress.
II became law, and no. only has the
District National Guard greatly benefited
by the change, but the reformed orgauiZa-
tion has been adopted in New York and
other States tits a sad commentary on
the conservatism which marks Congress
sional treatment of our regular Army that
it has rot been adopted as to that arm of
the service.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
Insight.

"when two women quarrel can always
cell which is TO biame-''
"How do you do ft?''
Il know that the one who seems most
amiable has been the aggrcssor. Chicago
Record.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

The Brazilian Minister and Mrs de Men
doncl entertained at d handsome dinner
last evening che Vice President and Mrs
Stevenson, Senator and Mrs. Sherman,
Senator and Mrs. Stewart, Senator and
Miss Morgan, Senator and Mrs. Frye,
Senator and Mrs. Gray, Mr.. and Mrs. de
oliveira Lima, and Mr.. and Mrs. Mario
de Mcndonca
The morning times., 1897-01-17

A delightful surprise party was given last
night To Capt. and II rs Chiseldine, at their
home, 424 Ninth street southwest The
evening WAS pleasantly spent in singing
and music, after which refreshments were
served.
Among those present were Tilly Chcsel-
dine, Ida Cheseidne, Marshall Chescldinc,
Mrs. Evans, Willie Evans, Frank Husyman,
Mr.. and Mrs Seabright. MIR. and Mrs. Mace
and the yellow kid, and many others
The morning times., 1897-01-17

Miss BERTHE Thompson has been engaged
as the soprano soloist a the Fourth Pres
byterian Church. Miss Thompson is the
soprano of the Cecilian Ladies' Quartet,
and hei pure soprano yoic eand finished
style give her a place among the best
musicians in the city.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
EmbrOiderieS and
Lace.

The daintiest Of patterns, the
newest of designs, and the fair
est Of prices make this depart
ment the satisfaction of every
shopper, but still further reduc-
tions prevail tomorrow.
25c and 35c Embroidery. Nainsook,
and Cambria InsertiDgs and Edg-
irgs. 69 inches wide. Sell fgo
ing ior---.------ W
lsc and zoe Torchon Laces,
fTPm wIge two TO five inches 9G
35c. and 40c Double Tux edo Veil
ing. black, navy and brown, f1a
dotted and plain. tJG
The morning times., 1897-01-17
SOCIETY'S GAY FUNCTIONS
Dinners, Teas and Receptions Are
Planned for This Week.
The Brazilian Minister and Madame
Mendonca's Dinner Last Night.
a Dance at the Hamilton.

All the first of the week society may
be said o have danced all night and lain
a'bed O. mornings but Walter Damrosch
and his magnificent Company, during the
last three nights, have rendered music,
which has. Charms, 30 make even the new
est bud forget her conquests for while,
ard let the woDdrous melody of master
compositions make music III her soui
o1ay the good thoughts inspired by the
music will find an cello in the churches, and
tonorrow-weil, with a tess OF her pretty
head and flirt OF the fan she's OFF
agai:i-on the merry round of coming events
which will be for:
Monday.
Mrs. Benjamen F. Leighton, tea, JAN
uary Is, 10 Z.
MI and Mrs. j. l.. III. Curry, q dinner.
Mr. Gorbam, stag dinner.
Mrs. Carey, a dinner.
Tuesday.
Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle, dinner, In
honor of the President and Mrs. Cleveland
Madame Romero afternoon reception.
Mrs Gorham, a dinner.
Mrs. RuColph Kaufman, an evening re-
cept:on.
Mrs. Richard Award Johnson, nee Conan,
an afternoon reception.
Wednesday.
Mrs. Stevenson and the ladies of the
Cabinet will hold their regular afternoon
reception, 3 TO 8.
Tie marriage of Miss Camilla Elizabeth
Hare and j. Bucknell Lippincott, st, Johns
Church, at noon.
The marriage OF Miss Mary Veronica
Dillon and Mr.. Thomas Murphy, ut st.
Aloysius' Church, at a. IN.
The marriage OF Miss Mayme Mertz to
DR.. {. l. Wertcnbakcr, 10 take place at
the Lutheran Church, corner of Vermont
avenue and Fourteenth street, at 8 in
the evening.
Mrs Cullon, a luncheon in honor OF Mrs.
Charles Ridgely and Mrs. William Ridgely.
The annual charity ball for the benefit
of the Children's Hospital, at National
Rifles Armory
Thursday.
The President and Mrs. Cleveland will
entertain the diplomats at dinner.
Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Cleveland's tea.
Friday.
Mrs. FRANCIS, VIE Oh Tie SeclctdIy oi
the Interior. a luncheon in honor OF her
niece, Miss Boyd.
TIE Washington CouiIion's assembly and
german, at Rausciier' S.
Mrs. and Miss Caffary, tea at 8 o clock.
Saturday.
Mrs Cleveland, a card reception for
ladies, 3 TO 5.
Tie Spanish Minister and Mime. Dupuy
de LONE, dinner in honor of the birth
day of the King of Spain.
Mrs. Cropper, a luncheon
Secretary and Mrs Ulney, a diplomatic
dinner.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

Mrs. Fischer of No. 10oG Massachusetts
avenue was given a delightful surprise
party by number OF Her friends. Those
participating were: Mrs. j NJ. Lamb,
Mrs II. Kern, Mrs. s. Wendell, Mrs. J.
A Wetzel. Misses l.. Narz, Z. Narz, A
wendell. NJ FIyn, NJ. Lellicoe, NJ. Rabbit.
Geobel, E. Sellhauscn, DR.. j. NJ Lamb,
Messrs. Rooms, Lee, Michael, Sellhausen,
Wetzcl. Wendell, II. Kern and w. Kern.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
West End Gossip

It must have pleased almost all of US
women to read that Judge McComas had
rlnaliy put the Slack children in the legal
possession of their mother This most un-
fortunate affair has been subject. It is
true, TO a great variety Of interpretations
oy the eossips, who perhaps too frequently
take IL upon themselves 70 Ineddie with
such matters. Some have been known TO
sympathi7e with the father, especially If
they recalled his former leadership in the
Four Hundred of Washington, so called
for some used TO describe him as the real
Ward McAlIister OF the Capital City But
the weight OF the opinion always seemed
to be the other way, and that is why oil
mothers, especially, whatever the past may
have been and whatever the chance OF
happiness for the Stacks in the future may
be, will feel u satisfaction at this termina-
tion Of most distressing incident.
It has been expected by many from the
time OF MeKinley's election that Col.
Perry Heath would be his private seere-
tary; and this reminds those of us who
have had the good fortune to know the
Heaths that Mrs. Heath is a delightful
little lady, who is already popular in
way, Of Louisville, a member OF wealthy
and cultivated family; and the homC of the
Heaths, especially if the colonel becomes
private secretary, must become more than
ever center of social hospitality. A
pretty and pleasant member OF the family
would very likely be Miss Conway, Mrs.
Heath's sister, who thrums the banjo
almost as skiilfully as professional, and
sings her little darkey songs with the
true rollicking spirit.
The Spragucs, who have taken the
Morton mansion at Rhode Island avenue
and Fifteenth street, may be expected TO
make large social figure next winter
Mrs. Sprague's wealth is already famous
In EGston, where the common belief is that
she is worth at least $4,000, 900, and
there are still other fortunes of immense
size that it is possible for her to inherit
Mr.. Sprague is a quiet, unobtrusive gen
tleman, who has won his way into the
national Congress through the customary
period OF service in the Massachusetts
legislature. 1t has been expect ed for
several years that the Spragues would
come to Washington, and naturally they
have looked forward to the event with
pleasant anticipation; and they will hardly
permit any OF their new found friends
in Washington TO be disappointed at the
breadth and warmth Of their hospitality.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
Bon Marche,
S14-316 7th st.
Three
strong
invitations

Three departments especially eX-
teni worthy greeting for tomor-
row. Just a few special samples
of cash-Saying possibilities which
invite you here for your early
week shopping. Most economical
people know OF our other offers
one genuine beiOw-c0St sale each
day in our half-price Underwear
sale; our remarkable reduction
while clearing the CloakS and our
fin.St Candies selling at 1oc. a
pound. There are others, how
ever, and here they are:
The morning times., 1897-01-17


The organization OF our Army and its re-
lations to the National Gsiard, and that
inchoate body known as the .'ununiformed
militia" have been deterrent OF localiza-
ton TO this time. But the idea is an
excellent, progressive, and feasible one
We have localized the Navy to some ex-
tent, by naming our new splendid battle
ships after representative American States.
and the latter arc beginning to take Just
pride in the careers OF their godchildren.
What is to prevent a like thing happening
in connections with the regiments of our
Army? Where is the State or city, for
example, that would not be delighted to
call the Fifth or the Seventh Cavalry. or
the Third or the Fourth Artillery it's own?
In England they not only Iocalize their
regiments, but the locality that furnishes
tie personnel OF the regular organization,
also maintains a militia battalion which
belongs to it as reserve: which CAMPS
with and is consolidated with il for a
few weeks in each year, exigencies Of ser
yoe permitting; and which in case of war.
is incorporated with it, Perhaps we might
initiate this feature of British organiza-
ton with advantage. At least there is no
doubt expressed, in scientific military
circles, that we ought to do something
toward the perfection and nationaIiza-
ton of our National Guard service. which
forms the sole available reserve of our
regular Army i'll the event OF war.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
Monday.

Mrs. Benjamen F. Leighton, tea. jan
uary Is, TO ..
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. NJ Curry. q dinner.
Mr. Gorbam, a stag dinner.
Mrs Carey, a dinner.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
Straps and Strategy

The House Committee on ,filitary Affairs
has just done seryice2oIe thing in the
line OF array reform. II has ordered a
favorable report on the bill of Mr. Parker,
OF New Jersey, che of the provisions of
which proposes the localization of recruit
ing in time OF war Incidentally, under
this arrangement, the recruits drawn from
d State by regiment of regulars would
be credited to the volunteer quota OF that
State, called for under proclaim alton.
This reform might well go step farther.
From almost any standpoint OF military
progress, the localiZation of recruiting
would be good thing One of the strong
est elements of backing and popularity
possessed by an English or Scotch regi-
ment is the interest which some particular
locality or clan takesin its well being and
glory; because that locality or clan fur
nisiles its men, and to some extent its
officers, and the whole community watches
over it; rejoices when its number or its
members happen to be mentioned in the
Gazette, or mourns when any of its men
fail under the fire OF an enemy.
The morning times., 1897-01-17
Friday.

Mrs. Francis, wife Of the Secretary of
the Interior. luncheon III honor OF her
niece, Miss Boyd
Tsie Washington Codilion's assembly and
german, at Rausciier'
Mrs. and Miss Caffery. tea at clock
The morning times., 1897-01-17

Tie President and Mrs Cleveland will
entertain the diplomats at dinner.
Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Cleveland tea.
The morning times., 1897-01-17

Very fine Muslin Umbrella Draw
ers, combine ruffle, trimmed with
embroidery four Inches wide Try
for them elsewhere at SSc. p7a
Our price. Observation-Disclosures. OIG
The Advocate and news., 1897-12-15
CATARRH AND DEAFNESS.

These doctors will not accept case
of the above diseases that they consider
incurable. In fact, the long and active
experience had by these doctors in the
exclusive treatment of all forms Of
chronic diseases have made them almost
master of them all, and hundreds Of the
best citizens in and around Topeka are
taking advantage OF the golden Oppor-
tunity Of obtaining the services and
advice of these noted specialists To
all who call in person and commence a
course of medical treatment on or before
December 20, will be entitled to receive
one months medical treatment free Of
charge. Consultation free to- all. Offices
1lS West Sixth street, Topeka, Kan.
The Advocate and news., 1897-12-15

system. He further stated that he was
prepared to spend S4O0, 900 ID fitting it
up for the purpose and hanging fine
works Of art on the walls. He is to turn
the building over to the library trus-
tees within year after his new country
house is completed.
This generous gift Mr.. Widener fol-
lows with the statement that he is to be
One Of four men who are to give $780,
600 each toward the construction of q
suitable building for museum Of art
and that when it is built he will donate
his collection of art treasures, valued at
$500, 600, to the prospective museum.
The Advocate and news., 1897-12-15
PEOPLE or THE DAY.

A campaign Of philanthropy is some
thing new In politics, but that Is prac-
tically what Pennsylvania is experience
ing just now. Mr.. P. A. b. Widener,
the great street car magnate of Phila-
delphia, Is said to be o candidate for the
Republican nomination for governor,
and he is making a bid for popularity
by scattering public benefactlOns with q
princely hand.
Mr.. Wldener recently began his cam.
paign by announcing that he intended
TO give his magnificent city residence,
valued at 5000, 900, to Philadelphia to
be used ss q branch Of the free library
The Advocate and news., 1897-12-15
Victoria Woodruff Again.

The announcement that Victoria
Woodruff Martin is soon to revisit this
country and the accompanying rumor
that she is to marry a rich western
mine owner recalls the wonderfully in
teresting career Of this remarkable wo.
man. 1t was nearly 30 years ago that
the Clafiin sisters, Victoria and Tennes-
see, or "Tennie" as she is more famil-
iarly known, began to attract attention.
Chicago knew them before the fire. Z"
Later they appeared in New York. Vic
toria had then had two husbands and
The Advocate and news., 1897-12-15

One Months treatment hree Until Dec' SV'
Time VIII Not be Extended.
A large number Of the best citizens
in and around Topeka have commenced
a course OF medical treatment with the
noted American doctors during the last
thirty days, and all say they have never
received so much relief In so short time
before, although many had been under
treatment by others for years AS these
specialists have cured many citizens OF
Topeka before, and all now, under treat
ment receiving such relief In so short
time, it's no wonder all feel 80 we'll sat
isfled with the treatment they are now
receiving. These doctors have not been
able to see near all who called for treat
ment, and, therefore, have decided to
extend the time Of one months free
treatment to December 20. No one who
calls will be neglected, and every effort
will be made to see each one during the
time mentioned, as there will be no ex-
tension of the time. This is no charity
offer, but is intended to be for all who
desire to put 1t to good use and mean
to be cured. These doctors will not
publish the names OF any one unless
their consent is first given to do so.
Every method known to medical sci
ence Is used in its proper place that is
known to remove disease. Having in
vestlgated every means and being men
Of large experience and close investi
gators they can offer the suffering pub
lie a complete and successful treatment
at a cost within the reach Of all. They
are no fakirs, but men of high standing
and integrity, and what they tell you
can be relied upon.
The Advocate and news., 1897-12-15
VICTORIA wooDHULL-MARTIN.

had married Mr.. Woodruff, who figures
but inconspicuously in her history. The
Eisters astonished the public by opening
brokers Office in Wall street and pub
liahing q newspaper. Victoria became q
famous lecturer and startled society by
advOCating woman's rights, social re-
form and q sort Of free love theory. They
prospered for o time, but finally went
to England. There the sisters began o
sill more brilliant career and ended by
marrying rich men. Victoria became
the wife Of John Biddulph Martin, q
wealthy banker, and Tennie welded Sir
Francis Cook. Since then both have
been prominent in philanthropiC enter
priseA Mr.. Martin died last March,
leaving all his fortune to his wife.
The Kansas Farmer and the Advocate
ind News together, for one year, for
Il $50.
The Advocate and news., 1897-12-15
DISEASES on WOMEN.

The many ills peculiar to the female
sex are met with such rapid relief In
every case that all are surprised to know
that they can be so quickly cured after
years Of suffering (untold). These doc
tors bid all ladies who suffer come and
30 healed and suffer no more
The Advocate and news., 1897-12-15
EVERY ONE SATISFIED.
Pronounced the Most Successful Treatment
for All Chronic Diseases Ever
Received.

One Months Treatment Free Until Dec. 30.
Time VIII Not be Extended.
The Advocate and news., 1897-12-15

All who suffer from this disease, no
difference from what cause or how long
standing, no difference how much swol-
len or how much pain. No difference
how long you have been confined to bed,
go to the American Doctors and get
perfect relief in fifteen days.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-06-24
INDUSTRIES FIELD.
Some Works TO Close, Others Will
Resume-Labor Notes,

1t is announced at Reading, Pa, that
the finishing department of the Reading
iron works. employing over 100 hands.
will resume Monday. and il is likely
that other departments will soon follow
1t is predicted that the majority of L.
500 men idle because of wage reduction
Will soon be at work. but puddlers re-
fuse TO accept the cut.
The Massachusetts. Merrimac and
Booth cotton mills at Lowell, Mass,
each posted a notice to the effect that
the mills will be closed for two weeks,
and that when work is resumed it will
be only on half time. The Lowell
Machine Company will also close for
one week and afterwards run on short
time. This will affect, in ALL about -
500 persons.
The Midland Steel Company of Num-
Gle. Ind. issued a card to a local news
paper that the men employed in the
mill Will be compelled to accept a gem
eral reduction in wages before the next
years scale is signed or the plant will
remain idle for an indefinite period.
President Beatty says the reductions
made by Eastern manufacturers and
nonunion mills have forced the newt
able. The mile employs 1000 men and
the new scale must be signed after
July |.