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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
LIEUT.. BERNADoU is HERE.
He Commanded the Winsiow in the
Cardenas Fight

Lieut.. ]. B. Bernadou, the commander
of the torpedo boat Winslow, which was
in the fight at Cardenas. in which Ensign
Worth Bagiey lost his life, arrived in
Washington yesterday and is stopping at
the Army and Navy Club.
Lieut.. Bernadou is recovering from the
wounds he received in that famous en-
gagement which came very near costing
him his life. While at the Army and
Navy Club he met Lieut.. Hobson, who
was in charge of the repair station al
Key West when the shattered torpedo
boat was towed in after the skirmish.
Lieut. Hobson had superintendent the re-
pairing of the Winslow while she was al
Key West.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
OPPOSES IMPERIALISM.
Carl Schurx Appears iB the Role o.
the Small American.

the Small American.
Saratoga, Aug. 19-An audience of the
highest character nearly filled Theater
Saratoga this afternoon, attracted by the
discussions and papers of the national
conference on the Future Foreign Policy
Of the United States and kindred topics
growing out of the Spanish-American
conflict.
An elaborate argument by Warner Mil
Ter, of New York, advocating the con-
struction of the Nicaragua Canal as an
American public enterprise was answered
in opposition by Joseph Nimmo. of Wash
ington, d. c.. who advised thorough Con-
gressional investigation of the CONNER
cial value of the project before the In
vestment of millions from the national ex-
chequer The canal topic was concluded
with little discussion.
Carl Schurz was introduced and read a
of United States territory by the annex
alton of the islands wrested from Spain
| by American arms. His argument, sum
| married., was that Ii would be breaking
| the American promise that the war was
| to be ono of humanity, not conquest; that
| the peoples sought to be annexed were
unfit to become a governing factor in the
| Republic: that ali commercial advantages
| can be secured by treaty without annexa-
| ton: that annexation would be only the
| beginning of dangerous ambition fatal
| to the integrity and purity of American
| institutions.
| While passages In Mr.. Schurz's speech
| excited approval, the audience was plain
| ly opposed generally to his position.
| The reply TO Mr.. SchurZ's anti-imperial-
| istic address was made by Judge r. 5
! Grosscup of Chicago, whose eloquence
! and reasoning provoked frequent ap-
| plause.
| committee of twenty-one on resolu-
| tons. representing the entire country
was appointed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
A CHECKERED CAREER.
The Slayer of Luigi Biancchi Led n
Busy Life

New York. Aug. 19.-Pasquale Capelh,
of Naples, gentleman soldier of fortune,
stranded in New York and reduced TO
keeping a '-joint" in Little Italy. slayer
of his wife's friend, now at last prisoner,
after seven months of hot pursuit. charg-
ed with murder and locked in a cell at
police headquarters. Such is a brief out
line of the checkered career of the ''mys-
FERROUS prisoner brought to Mulberry
Street last night.
The man he slew was Luigi Biancchi
and the time and place of the deed jan
uary Is in this city. The prisoner does
not deny killing him, but he says that
what he did was done in self defense, and
that, besides, Biancchi deserved his fate.
CapelH was captured in Montreal. which
place he made for after the murder.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
At school md MT Home.

My teacher doesn't think I read
So very special we'll.
She's always saying. ''What was that
Last word?"s and makes me spell
And then pronounce it after her,
As slow as slow can be.
"You'd better take a little care"
That's what she says to me,
cor else I'm really fraid you'll find,
Some one of these bright days,
You're way behind tire Primer Glass"
That's what my teacher says.
But when I'm at my grandpa's house,
He hands me out book,
And lets me choose place to read;
And then he'll sit and look
At me, and listen, just as pleased!
know it from his face.
And when | read great, long word,
He'll say, '.Why. little Grace.
You'll have TO teach cur deestrict school
Some one O. these bright daysl
Mother, you come and hear this child
That's what my grandpa says.
st. Nicholas
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1888.
Settled.

There is no longer a Philippine ques-
ton. There was one. but it was set
tied when the city of Manila and all
the many islands Of the archipelago
We're formally surrendered TO the rep
resentative Of the United States Gov
eminent by the authorized Spanish
commander at the capital
If this event had preceded the draw
ing up of the American note to Spain
the President would surely have made
the same terms, probably in the same
words, in relation TO the Philippines.
that he made in the case Of Porto Rico.
He chose 10 take the view Of the ex-
tremely cautious, that not having act
ual possession of, or title to, them, the
Philippines must receive special treat
ment. 1t was as though he were not
disposed to claim what was still to be
won, but would leave the way cpsn
for the commissioners to make the
claim if Dewey and Merritt should
happen TO capture the islands.
There can therefore be no Phil
ippine question in the sense in
which the words were used before
the bombardment, assault and sur
render. unless the President chooses
commission. The members for Amer
lea viii represent him and carry
out his directions. They will submit
to his decision any points that are not
covered by the original instructions 1t
is matter of course that having ac-
quired the islands, we shall keep them.
They are as positively ours as the war
ships from which Manila was bonn
barded. How to govern them may
constitute a Philippine question for our
own solution, but unless the President
takes the initiative and decides that
they should be given away, sold, or
otherwise disposed of, the form of ad-
ministering their affairs must be the
sole object of discussion.
We have a right to assume that he
does not entertain such a purpose. We
may complain because he did not con-
slider our ability to take them as equiv
alent TO their possession, but there is
nothing to warrant the idea that he
contemplates their REIMBURSEMENT
since they have really come into our
hands. 1t is true that even since then
a comparatively few Americans have
opposed our keeping them, but they
are without single reason that would
appeal to an intelligent patriot with
the least confidence in republican insti-
buttons. The sentiment of the great
body of the people, as reflected in the
newspapers of all shades of political
opinion, is Overwhelmingly in favor of
keeping all we have. The country
would as soon think of restoring Flor
ida as the Philippines TO Spain.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
cHoATE ELECTED PRESIDENT
The American Bar Association Con-
cIudes Its Annual Meeting.

Saratoga. Aug. 19.-The third and final
days session of the American Bar Asso-
citation was held today.
1t rained hard today and the $50 judges
and lawyers stayed indoors in Convention
Hall and discussed for four hours
series of proposed changes in the organi-
zation and jurisdiction of the Federal
courts. The association favored the
practical adjustment of the United
States circuit cpurts by transferring
their Jurisdiction and powers to the
United States district cour-s. Various
changes of procedure in these courts
were also approved. The association will
try to get it's general ideas in these mat
ters enacted into law.
The annual election of officers resulted
in the choice of Joseph H Choate for
president; John Hinkley. of Baltimore,
secretary; and Francis Rawle. of Phila-
delDhia, treasurer.
The convention ended with a banquet
in the evening at the Grand Union Ho,ei.
at which the wit and eloquence of the
association was called upon.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
LITTLE PROGRESS MADE.
President Is PerI,leXed to Find a
Democratic Commissioners

The President is proceeding deliberately
He may not be able to announce the five
names for several days. Destinations by
Senators Allison and German have rather
disarranged his plans.
The President has determined to have
at least one Democrat upon the commits
sion, and he desires man of national
prominence. He hoped that Senator Cor
man would accept, but that gentleman
is strongly averse to an ocean trip At
the White House the impression is that
the list has not progressed further than
the selection of Secretary Day and Sena-
tor Davis.
There has been some revival of the talk
OF a deadlock in the commission. but
President Mckinley does not look for it.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
TRIES TO DROWN HERSELF.
Mrs. Martin Is Rescued at Asbury
park With Difficulty.

Asbury Park. N. j., Aug 19-Mrs. Celia
Martin attempted suicide this morning by
drowning in the ocean. AS she was being
carried out to sea w. Boles Reed. of Pat
erson, with his two sons, happened to
come along. Mr. Reed and his son We're
rushed out into the ocean. With much
difficulty Mrs. Martin was brought to the
shore.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
COMING TO WASHINGTON.
Military Commissioners Summoned
Here for n Conference.

The members of the military peace
commission received orders yesterday TO
give up their commands and be in readi-
ness to assume their diplomatic duties.
Nothing has been learned positively as
to the time when the American commits
sioners will leave for Porto Rico and
Havana. but Ii is understood that they
will remain In this country only few
days longer
All the commissioners have been asked
to come to Washington for conference
with the War Department and the Presi-
dent They will be very fully instructed
as 10 the requirements and desires OF
the Administration, but Ii is understood
that t'le nature of the questions that
are to be determined will make 1t neces-
sary to leave a large discretionary power
in their hands. Their work will differ
in this way from that of the peace COM
mission.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
COL. BRACKETS SUCCESSOR.
Charles Z. Lyman Made Chief of the
Amendment Division.

The appointment of Major Fred Brack-
EFT as secretary of the Paris Exposition
Commission. has made room for a num-
Der of promotions in the Treasury De-
partment. Charles E. Lyman was given
Major Brackets position, as chief of
the appointment division. George Sim
mons, the assistant chief of the sta
tionery division. has been appointed head
of that Office to succeed Mr.. Lyman.
Mr. Lyman was at one time the presi-
dent of the Civil Service Commission.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
PRESIDENT NEEDS REST.
He Has Declined the G. A. II. In
yifation and Others

President Mckinley. whom the G. A. r..
wanted to attend their encampment at
Cincinnati next month, will be unable to
accept their invitation. He has sent his
regrets.
If he can lay aside the cares of Office
for a few days he will take a brief rest
He has had tremendous strain on him
for months, and keeping at work nearly
every night until midnight and often until
1 in the morning. 1t is doubtful If the
President will accept any public invita-
tions till he has rested up thoroughly.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
Stun,ped.
lFrom the Chicago Tribune.)

IFrom the Chlcago TflDuneJ
''Papa, you took scientific course at college,
didn't your
Eyes, dear, l spent two years on science"
s'When you look in a mirror the left side OF
your face appears to be the right side. en1 right
side appears TO be the left The looking-glsss
reverses it, doesn't it?
eyes"
''Then why doesn't it reverse the top and bot
tom of your face in the same way@
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
CannibaIs Classified

According to a French writer, whose state
ments appear in the Medical Press, 90 per cent
of all eannihais eat the dead for the purpose Of
clarifying them: 10 per cent eat great warriors
in order that they may inherit courage, and eat
dead childen7 with view of renewing their
youth; 10 per cent of their near relatives from
religious motives, either i'll connection with mi
tiatory rites @or to glorify deities, and about 5
per cent feast for hatred. expecting in this way
to avenge themselves upon their enemies These
who deuour human flesh because of flmine are
reckoned at Us per cent. There remains only
"a per cent. who eat such flesh because they pre-
for
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pothesis which explains phenomena
hitherto inexplicable.

hitherto inexplicable
The mind however, loses itself in
species of bewilderment when it con-
templates the application of this prin-
ciple to the remaining heroes of thu
Spanish American war. Five pounds
per number would be rather heavy
price for some of them to pay. 1t
would bear hard on small man. If
that principle were to apply IN the
army General Wheeler would have no
chance for promotion at all, for before
he had been promoted very far he would
have vanished out of sight. 1t also
seems that the first duty of the hero
in war, if he hopes for promotion, is
to have himself weighed. If Hobson
did not attend TO that matter immedi-
ately after his release from Spanish
prison, it should be his care to do SO
at once. And there is still another
matter which should be taken into con-
siderat ton. Suppose the Cuban climate
should agree with some hero of our
navy so that he actually gained IN
weight Would he have to be reduced
one number for every five pounds
that he gained? And what would be
done with him when he reached the
lowest level? Would he have to be
thrown overheard?
But perhaps there is no need of dis
cussing these reconcile problems. The
one thing which is certain is that when
naval hero, or would be naval heI o.
starts out on a glory-hunting expedi-
ton, he should be exceedingly careful
to be in good condition when he goes
on board ship, to eat sparingly while
engaged in his enterprise, and. TO have
himself carefully weighed whenever
convenient
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
THE OFFICIALS OF DOVER.
Their Positions May Be Declared
Null and Void.

Trenton, n. J., Aug. 19.-Attorney Cen
eral Gary filed an order this morning is
sued by the supreme court 10 compei the
officials of the city of Dover to appear
before the supreme court at its special
session, September 3. and show cause
why a writ of mandamus should not be
issued declaring their positions null and
void.
The filing of this order practically
proves that the special session is not
called for the Simpson-Noonan disbar-
ment case, as has been stated
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20

III Arkansas. the Memphis Commercial
Appeal remarks that Mrs. Orr's conduct
"desecrated the sacred infamy of the
murder which marked its climax" The
mysterious beauty of this rhetoric leads
one 10 think that the author must have
been celebrating the lynching over a bot
tie of moonshine. But perhaps he was
simply inspired
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
A Jump in Formulation.
From the Troy Times

This country has grown with rapidity which
has startled the Old World, but net in all its
history has il before gained so largely in
population within the past few months. Ha-
waii alone adds a million inhabitants, and Porto
Rico almost as many more, while if the popula-
ton OF all territory which becomes subject TO
American authority is nsidered, the increase
will amount to at least 100000, and perhaps
great many more
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
CRAzED BY RELIGION.
Parents Leave Their Helpless Chill
dren to Starve.

Seneca. Kas., Aug. ia three-year-old
boy and an infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Fred Hartman were found locked
in their house yesterday nearly starved.
Their parents disappeared several days
ago.
A search was instituted and Mrs. Hart
man was found in the timber. insane and
almost dead. No trace of her husband
was found. Both are supposed to have
lost their minds through religious excite
ment.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20

Today will mark the last public APP
pearance of William T. Sampson as
commander-in-chief of the fleet with
which Commodore Schley won the battle
of Santiago.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20

Now that the Cuban Military Commits
sion has been appointed, it might not be
a bad idea to set it to work Blanco has
SO little idea that the war is over that
he thinks 1t has just begun.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20
A HOminE Boy.

From the Sydney Buletin.)
thirteenyear-old youngster Of Beud;go. CON-
mitted to the Lilydale Refcrmatory absconded,
and got home in four days. He covered $50
miles in that time, besides hustling for food, and
just missed beating the teleg. aph message which
reported his disappearance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20

The Advertisers Guarantee Company, of Chi
cago. hereby certifes that it has, BY It's expert
examiners. proven and sttested the circulation
of THE TINES. Of Washington. The daily aver
age PAID circulation for the month OF July, Is9s,
was 81, 500 copies
This is GUARANTEED to the advertisers Of
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The Heneff.
(From the New York Weekly

(From the New York Weekly
Blinks tat the ferry)-Helio. links; where sou
heen2
Jinks--Been spending couple OF weeks IN the
country Got board on farm f0r = a week
Blinks-You don't say sog How do you feelr
Jinks-Hungry bear.
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His Kind.

From the Chicago Tribune)
'tJohn, I'd like to have $50. want to do
some shopping.
MARIA, l haven't so cents. 1 went shopping
yesterday myself
ssWhat?"
! .Bueket-shopping."
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20

MEMS HALF HOSE, either Black or Tan,
both fast colors. with spliced heels
and toes Really zoe. grade
LOT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81
GUYOT-LIKE SUSPENDERS, in principle
like the genuine, and IN make thor
oughly reliable. Worth PC,
for .......-..-........--.-.1OC
BOYS BROWNIE SUITS. c. heck
Cheviot, with tiny Red plaid effect:
they are all wool, trimmed with braid
and bright buckles at the knee; sizes
to g. There are 20 SuIIs-Ine
makers all Worth s2-5-for- voc
BOYS ATWOOD SHORT PANTS SUITS,
and in this lot are most all styles
Double Breasted. Refer, Brownie etc,
In big variety of plain and fancy ef-
fects; all wool and all well made; sizes
to IS. Worth up 10 S3-5e. Small lots
Of our own regular stock, Of -.
fered for final clearance. Sl-IO
MEMS STRAW HATS-any one you ind
the center tables in the Hat De
partment-nO matter what il is worth
s125. $50, S175 or $2-whether it is
rough Straw or smooth Straw. soft
or stiff braid-if it fits you take 40
| II Tor -....---.-..---..-------.--. -rOO
| CHILDRENS STRAW SAILORS, some of
| those extra fine qualities. that we got
hold of so that We could sell them at
| $150-plain and combinations; plain
and fancily trimmed Choice Of AZ
any Hat in the lot for..............f TO-
LADIES BLACK AND TAN YICI KID
| OXFORDS-now here are small lots
for you 10 pick over. The styles are
| superb, and the values 8, $3.50. 81 and
8 Choice of any pair among =, 10
| MISSES BLACK AND TAN BUTTON AND
| LACE SHOES. some Of our regular
stock, in broken sizes-s1-75 and g
| values-about 133 pairs OF both n,
| kinds Choice for...........-.-----OOC
| MEMS GOLF HOSE, the very latest pat
| terms, and the grades that sell every
| where al Soc and 75c- Choice 90
A Lot Of BICYCLE SUNDRIES, offered to-
| morrow at prices that are lower than
our usual LOWEST PRICES Solar
Gas Lamps, $3.50; Racing Toe Clips,
25c; Simon. prevents spokes rusting.
| pint cans for 1Se.; Christy Saddles,
A5; Fancy Embossed Nickel
and Gold Bicycle Bells. worth 10.
&C. FOR ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20

NEAL LINEN UNDERSTANDS. You've
seen some just like them here this
season with two deep ruffles and tuck
ing for $3.50 We can sell no..
this small lot at................S 81. 81
GRASS LINEN UNDERSKlRTS, these with
the small fancy checks, made with five
rows of tucking Such Skirts sell at
sL75, when they are sold
close. We say today S1 ~
20 NEARSlLK PETTlCOATS, in silky col
ors. made with two dust ruff
fies, the kind that are s1.75,
for Observation-Disclosures. S1 w
LADIES' 2-PIECE HOUSE DRESSES, made
OF fine quality Cambria. prettily pat
termed and attractIvely fashioned;
braid trimmed in quite an elaborate
manner. When we offered some nearly
like them earlier in the season for
si.5s you thought them re-
markable, and so they were.
Choice of these FLU
LADIES' DUCK SUITS, made in sailor
fashion with Eton Jackets and
trimmed with braid In the lot
are some in the same style, made of
linen. There are all sizes,
worth $3.50. Observation-Disclosures. ~
LADIES' MILITARY BELTS and Fancy
Leather Belts, too; decorated with the
emblems of the service They will
interest you more than ever because
they are reduced from SOC.
to --...---.-.--........--ZO
MEMS FANCY BALBRIGGAN UNDER
WEAR, that lace-patterned brand;
both Shirts and Drawers in the lot
and some of IL is worth SOC. and
more of it is worth 65c.,
Choice .......-.........-..-..-...
MEMS FANCY SILK SCARFS, equal TO
our regular soc. grade. and made up
in Tecks and Four-in-Hands:
good assortment of patterns.
Cnoice OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .--.ZOS
MEMS LEATHER BELTS, in variety of
the fashionable colors; the correct
widths and mounted with the popular
buckle effects. It's choice of
&c. and soc. Belts for.-............ZOl
MEMS COLORED BOSOM SHIRTS. with
pair of cuffs to match-good dollar
Shirts; but the sizes left are Is - Is
16 1-2 and Il only-that's why we AZ.
reduce them today from 81 to-. TOC
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Communications intended for publication In
The Times should be tcrsely and plainly written,
aBi must in all cases he accompanied by the
name and address of the writer. Rejected COM
munications VIII not be preserved, and only man
usoripts CT obvious importance will be returned
10 their authors
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20

REAL LINEN UNDERSKIRTS. You've
seen some just like them here this
season with two deep ruffies and tuck
ing for $3.50. We can sell
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20

We've been overwhelmed with con. I
CALCULATIONS upon our purchase OF the !.
Smith stock and requirement of the |
lease Of his building We fully ap- .
. preeiate the public interest in the .
. deal. and shall strive to merit all the .
: complimentary things that have been .
: said of us, and to US. .
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-20

MEMS GOLF HOSE, the very latest pat
terms, and the grades that sell every
where az Soc and 75c- Choice -.
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SnoRSfNc. EVENING AND SUNDAY,
The TIMES COMPANY.

sTlLsoN HUTcHINs. President.
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LADIES' DUCK SUITS, made in sailor
fashion with Eton jackets and
trimmed with braid. In the lot
are some in the same style made of
linen. There are all sizes,
worth $3.50. for...............S 81. ~