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The times., 1898-05-24

months. A fee of s. shall be charged and
collected for, each inspection. The bin
was passed. The comment was generally
made that It proposed a system far super
ior to that now in existence.
Mr.. Babcock then gave way to the Mill
tary Committee. He said there was some
additional District business. and he asked
consent to call it up next Thursday.
Chairman Hull. of the Military Commit
tee. called up the bill to amend the act
authorizing the enlistment of volunteers.
This act authorized the appointment
or assignment of Regular Army officers
10 duty with the volunteer forces and
provided that while in such service the
positions of those officers in the Regular
Army should remain vacant that they
might, upon the termination of the war,
resume their former rank The Comp
troller of the Treasury held that the stat
ute prohibiting any person from holding
two places, If one carried a salary as
much as $500 per year, precluded these
officers from accepting temporary as
signments, at higher grades, without re-
linquishing their posts in the Regular
Army.
This decision put an immediate check to
the assignment of regular officers to the
volunteer service. as the officers would
not sacrifice their permanent positions
for even those of higher rank and pay
that were but temporary. The bill called
up yesterday was designed to make the
authority of temporary transfer or as
signment so clear that even comptroller
would be forced to yield.
Mr.. Cox of Tennessee. a member of the
Military Committee, got the idea into his
head that the simple little bill was de-
signed to play smash with the whole vol
unteer service. He labored for nearly an
hour to convince the House of his view
finally the members were getting so
anxious to get dinner that the Speaker
called Mr.. Cox down, suggesting that he
had had reasonable time"
An amendment including the engineer
officers, who may be assigned or COM
missioned to the volunteer service, and
making their Regular Army positions Sc
cure. was adopted and the bill was passed.
The House then adjourned until Il
o'clock today.
The times., 1898-05-24
Kernnn,s-@London Bellies"

Rose Sydelrs London Bellies IS the
euphonlous title used by the organization
which contributed amusement at two per-
formances yesterday at Kernan's. The
show given is a good one, and has many
notable features. The entertainment began
with a lively skit, "Cafe Ola Amerique,"
in which the greater part of the fun was
afforded by the clever work of Edgar Blk
ley, a Washington boy OF considerable
talent His specially. which followed, is
also excellent. and won a hearty recall
for him. In the remainder OF the Oilo.
Winnifred Stewart rendered three songs
in good voice: SydeH and ST. Clair pleas
ed with a unique sister turn and Camp
bell and Shepp provoked a great deal of
laughter with their knOCk-about comedy
Hart, WaIing and WestOn's act develop
ed no end of wit, the last two named
members of the trio being especially de-
serving. The Langdons also pleased with
illustrated songs. while Josephine Gass-
man IS a thorough artist, and won recog-
milton as such. A burlesque. The Isle
of Sham-Pain," closed the show.
The times., 1898-05-24
Accident 10 Henry cowdon.

Vienna, Va, May 23 1S9S.-(Special to
The Times. .)-Henry Adams Cowdon, who
fell and broke his left forearm on last
Saturday morning is suffering with great
pain The accident happened early in the
morning, and he was promptly rendered
every aid in the power of his mother,
Mrs Marion N Cowdon. the neighbors,
and DIR. Leith. the local physician. His
father, Mr.. James Seldom Cowdon. is in
Washington trying to get restored to his
position in the Pension Office.
The times., 1898-05-24
sale for the Lambs GamboI.

Great interest has been shown in the
forthcoming Lambs Gambol at the New
National Theater on next Thursday even
ing. The advance sale of seats opened at
the box office of the theater yesterday
morning. and the gentlemanly attendants
were kept busy until o'clock. The sale
was very heavy, and indicates a large and
fashionable gathering. Boxes were taken
by Secretary Bliss. Mr.. George Westing-
house Mr.. John r. Mclean. and Mr. H.
l.. Letter Many orders have been receiy-
ed from the surrounding cities; among
them one from Col a. B. Andrews, of
Raleigh, II. c.
The times., 1898-05-24
AMERICAN SCHOOL CHILDREN
Their Names in the Monument to
the Maine Martyrs.

Albany. N Y. May 23.-It was announc-
ed at the State department of public in
struction today that the committee hav-
ing charge OF the erection of monument
in memory of the sailors killed by the
blowing up of the battleship Maine is pre-
pairing an enrolment of all school chill
dren of the United States. the names to
be placed in a vault under the monument.
There are about 20.00O.0J9 school children
in the United States. and upward of l.,
COO 900 in New York State.
The monument committee is made UP of
Gen. Nelson O. Miles. Rear Admiral Sell
fridge, the Rev. DR.. Sheldon Jackson. Col.
Fred Grant, and C. NJ. Depew.
The times., 1898-05-24
Treasurer Alien Lenves.

Harry Allen, the pleasant and affabie
treasurer of the Academy Of Music. has
filled his last season with that house. He
leaves this city shortly for New York.
where he will manage the Murray Hill
Theater for his brother-in-law. Harry
DonelIy, late of the firm of DOnelly and
Girard. Mr.. Allen is one of the most
popular and best known members of the
local theatrical fraternity, and his de-
parture will be keenly felt by the host Of
friends he leaves behiGd.
The times., 1898-05-24
THE DISMAL SWAMP CANAL.
DredEers Engaged in Opening the
Waterway to Traffic.

Portsmouth, Va. May PA gang of
forty or fifty men, with wagons of lug
gage. etc. arrived at Deep Creek as ad-
ditional force to the gangs the contract
ors have now engaged in deepening and
widening the Dismal Swamp Canal. y
very large force is now employed, and
the most of the men are engaged in op-
erations at the Deep Creek end. The
dredgers will go over the whole length
of the canal again. The big job now is
rebuilding the stone locks. which work is
going ahead steadily. In few months
now the waterway will be open to traffic.
The times., 1898-05-24
Another lot of ribbons.

We've added fuel to the fame by
putting in more and better ribbons TO
the great sale which was in prog
ress here all last week. This makes
a still better choice of fine taffeta rib
bOns. with corded edge, and also plain
taffetas and changeable taffetas and
moires-3 1-2 and inches wide-many
of which will serve admirably for
sash ribbOns-which we 19I/a
offer-per yard-at .---..- ---.-. Ac y Z
The times., 1898-05-24
ZOLA,S SECOND TRIAL.
Defense Is Met with n Rebuff at the
Sfurt

Paris. May 2S.-The second trial of Emil
Zola upon the charge of defaming the
army came up in the Versailles asslzes
this morning.
Maitre Labori. counsel for Zola. pro-
tested that the court was incompetent TO
try the case upon the ground that Zola
and his co-defendant. NJ. Perreux. the
manager of the newspaper. L'Aurore, re-
sided within the area Of the city of Paris
The court refused to concede the validity
of the protest and NJ. Labori announced
that he would Immediately appeal to the
court Of cessation.
The trial OF the case has accordingly
been suspended pending the decision of
the court of cessation on the appeal.
The times., 1898-05-24

When the children arc
hungry, what do you give
themi Food.
When thirstyf Water.
Now use the same good
common sense, and what
weuld you give them when
they are too thinf The best
fat-forming food, of course.
Somehow you think of
Scott's Emulsion at once.
For quarter of a century
it has been making thin
children, plump; weak child
ren, strong; sick children,
healthy.
soe and $500. all druggists
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists. New York
The times., 1898-05-24
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The splendid success of the Art Loan
Exhibition has inspired other efforts in
the same patriotic direction. A number
of prominent ladies met yesterday even
ing to decide upon some mode of enter
tainment for the benefit of our wound
ed soldiers and sailors. but though sew
eral plans We're suggested 1t was decided
to settle upon nothing definite until the
first of next week.
Nothing so important as the Loan Ex-
hibition will be attempted. but it Is be-
ieved that something novel with gar
den fete attachment will enable the man
ayers to achieve something Substantial
for the good of the cause.
The times., 1898-05-24
Young woman Dragged to Death.

Hagerstown Nd, May 23.-Nliss Bette
Houser aged nineteen years. living near
Samples Manor Church, Washington
county, was killed yesterday afternoon by
a horse attached to buggy in which she
was riding in company with Mr.. Arthur
Myers, taking fright at a traction engine
and running away.
The engine was standing in the road at
Prigs peach orchard. near Keedysville
AS the horse started to run away the
buggy was overturned and both occupants
We're thrown out Mr.. Myers was
unhurt. but Miss Houser became entan-
gled in the lines and was dragged about
two miles to Mountain Lock, where the
horse was stopped.
The times., 1898-05-24
PROMISED A COMMISSION.
Col. }. Meredith Read. of Albany,
Raises a Regiment

Col. ]. Meredith Read. of Albany, N Y.
has raised a regiment of volunteers, and
he is in the city for the purpose of having
his men accepted. He called up
on the President yesterday. accompanied
by Congressman George N. Southwick, of
the Albany district and also upon Secre-
tary Alger. He was told that as soon as
a second call for troops was made his men
mould be accepted and his commission
forthcoming.
The times., 1898-05-24
Her Guess,
ANI VNNSo'
From the Chjcapo News

tFrom the Chicago News.J
He-For a week | have not slept an hour at a
time l have tossed upon my bed night after
night. only to arise weary and depressed in the
mornings. l canot eat. l come and go and am
1t is with me in my waking hours. 1t is with
me in my dreams.
She-Ah, it is too bad. I'm sorry for you.
He-Marie, have you not guessed what it is
that troubles me?
She-Yes. You're afraid there may be another
call fer men and that you'll have to go and fight.
An hour afterward he still walking around
in a circle and wondering whether she really
meant it or not.
The times., 1898-05-24

her speeches. Mr.. John H. Cossar got a
generous share of applause as Lieut.
Thorn, and Mr.. W. P. Sheldon does some
extremely clever character work in the
part of the old negro. Joe. Mr.. NagIe
Barry is also meritOrious as the inevita-
BILE Irishman. Not the least effective part
of the performance is the tableau which
follows every act The audience was a
large and enthusiastic one.
The times., 1898-05-24
A MEXICAN MYSTERY.
Believed That the SpGDiards Did
Away With Meard.

Franklin Pa, May 23.-Word has been
received in this city of the mysterious
iy of Franklin, at Vera Cruz, Mexico, on
April %. The information received leads
to the conclusion that Spaniards of that
city were concerned in his disappearance.
The United States Government is in
communication with it's representative at
Vera Cruz and he has placed the case
before the Mexican government. Meard' s
employers have offered reward of ST.
900 for the recovry of his body.
The times., 1898-05-24
Fntiniu.

The great $4,000 nude oil painting.
"Fatima." will only be on exhibition for
the balance of May. Owing TO great
demand from the ladies to see this work
of art the management have set aside
every afternoon. including Sunday. for
special matinees. and have reduced the
admission TO 10 cents On these occas-
ions the artists wife is always present
The times., 1898-05-24
Hecht & Company,
SIS Seventh st.
Special
millinery values.

Wen help the millinery department
to a greater success than ever by
quoting special values the coming
week that will mark a new epoch in
millinery selling. We're constantly
trying to bring prices down to a low
er level-give our patrons better val
ues for their money. And that with
out sacrificing quality-mere cheap
ness of price is not considered at all
here. 1t won't be long before every
woman will learn of the manifold
advantages of buying here.
The times., 1898-05-24
The Curfew Bell.
lrron AZ Rnstnn HernldN

The etIrfew laws that have been passed in
er.I towns up in western Massachusetts, APPEAR
to he operating very much like the papal bun
against the comet They are not enforced. and no
heed IS paid to them, either by the authorities
or by the children on the streets after nightfau.
This movement to substitute bylaws Cor parental
discipline operates as might be expected in sen
sible communities.
The times., 1898-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Watkins. of
Washington. announce the engagement of
their second daughter. Julia Ashton, to
Mr.. ]. Frederick Chatard, of New York.
The ceremony, which will be quietly
solemnized owing to Illness in the groom 9
family, will occur June l. at Tarrytown.
N Y
The times., 1898-05-24
MATCHMAKER Wisdom.
FrOm the Boston Courier }

Customer wish l had as good a head of hair
rs YOU have; ! have tried everything to remedy
ms badness, but with good results.
Natohmaker-Haye you ever tried rubbing your
head with steelf
Customer Certainly not; that seems to me ri
dicul0us
Wstcimaker-why ridiculous? Isn't it a fact
that steel makes the hair-spring2
The times., 1898-05-24
Flowers. &c.

A lot of 100 dozen flowers of every
sort-including satin and velvet roses.
clover daisies, and the like-and also
lot of children's natural wreaths
for hats-wiIl be offered today for
only cents. They're worth two and
three times as much.
The times., 1898-05-24
what Dye Can Ems.

(From the ST. Paul Dispatch.)
Apropos OF these Spanish naval officers names,
the following old s4vne may be adapted:
..And last of all the admiral came,
A terrible man with terrible name,
A name which we all know by sight very we'll,
But which no one can speak and no can
spell.''
The times., 1898-05-24

A quiet wedding was solemnized at noon
yesterday at the parsonage of Wesley
Chapel. NJ. L. Church, the contracting
parties being Miss Mary A. Crook and Mr..
Chapman w. Fowler. of this city. Mr..
and Mrs Fowler will be at home after
June l at their residence, 454 Massa-
chusetts Avenue northwest
The times., 1898-05-24
Sailor hats. 19e.

Lot Of ladies' short-back sailors.
in rough and plain braid straws
including childs flats. III fancy braids
and in a large assortment of fash
ionable shapes and leading styles
will be offered today for only 70
cents. They sell at 75c and $3.50
You can see the saving at a glance.
The times., 1898-05-24
MAY SWELL THE RETIRED LIST.
Officers to BE Retired mt the VIII of
the President.

An act to promote the efficiency of the
Army and Navy was introduced in the
Senate yesterday by Mr.. Chandler.
The bin authorizes the President dur
ing the war with Spain to place on the
retired list any Army officer above the
rank of lieutenant colonel. and any officer
in the Navy above the rank or relative
rank of commodore. 1t also provides that
the President may fill any vacancy with
out regard to seniority.
The times., 1898-05-24

The engagement is announced of Miss
Byrdye j. Adler, of Allegheny, Pa, and
Mr.. Joseph Abel of this city.
The times., 1898-05-24

The handsome residence now being
erected in New London, Conn, for Col.
Tyler will be ready for the reception of
himself and family within a month. when
their Washington house. which inciden-
tally is one of the most picturesque resi-
dences in the city, with it's wealth of ivy
vines and flower banked balconies, will be
closed until next Fall.
The times., 1898-05-24
For Letters Sake.

IFIOW Ult DUsIOn NIUIt-I
Bread costs a cent loaf more in New York
now. beginning yesterday. good many poor
mans cents viii be required 10 make up young
Ar Letters S. 100000 profits"
The times., 1898-05-24
CHURCH LAWS sUsF PENDED.

Catholic Soldiers Permitted TO Eat
Meat on Fast Days.
st. Louis, May 23.-In his sermon Sun
day to the volunteers Rev. Father Sher-
man, chaplain of the Fourth Regiment,
and a son of the late General William 7.
Sherman, said that soldiers who were of
the Catholic faith, We're free to partake of
meat on Friday, and also on fast days.
He stated that he had eaten meat every
Friday since he had been with the regi-
ment. and assured them that in doing so
they were not false TO their religion.
The times., 1898-05-24

Justice and Mrs. Field have as their
guest Mrs. Frances B. Edgerton, of Cal
ifornia.
The times., 1898-05-24

to be good humored.
Jollity and exhuberant health are a pro-
verbal combination. The hearty man who
is always laughing doesn't have any trouble
with his digestion 1t has been said that
laughing makes people healthy. The truth
is that health makes people laugh
1t is impossible to estimate the tre-
r1endous influence of health upon human
character. A man with headache will
not be i'll a happy, contented frame of
mind man who suffers from a weak
stomach and an impaired digestion will sit
and grumble through the best meal ever
prepared. A bilious man who is not a
bore, is deserving of a place in museum.
A nervous man who is not petulent and
fault finding is a curiosity. All these con-
ditions lead to grave diseases when the
victim becomes not only disagreeable, but
dependent as we'll. wise wife will real
ize that while the old saying that mans
heart is in his stomach" is not literally
true, it is fact that his stomach sweetens
or sours his character according as it is
healthy or unhealthy Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery is the best of medicines
for the conditions described. 1t makes
the weak stomach strong, the impaired
digestion perfect irvigorates the liver,
purifes and enriches the blood and tones
the nerves 1t tears down half-dead, inert
tissues and replaces them with the firm
muscular tissues of health. 1t builds new
and healthy nerve hbres and brain cells.
1t dissipates nervousness and melancholy
and inparts mental elasticity and courage.
It is the best of all known medicines for
nervous disorders.
Through your skiliful treatment am once
more well man." writes ]. n. Arnold: Esq Of
Candy, Logan Co.. Nebr. : / suffered for years
and could not find relief until commenced
taking your Golden Medical Discovery / sIf
fered with constipation and torpi,iity of liver
which resulted in irritation of the prostate and
Inflammation of the bladder. had only taken
one bottle when I found great relief. The medi-
cine has effected permanent cure"
The times., 1898-05-24
Ladies' STRAW hats. 24e.

Ladies straw hats. in choice of
black and white. and also a lot Os
rough-and-ready straw walking hats.
which are splendid qualities. and
never touched such a low figure be-
fore, will so today at 29c. CSC. TO
Sl.4S is their worth prices
The times., 1898-05-24
Ribbons. 1Sc ward.

The choice Of an immense variety
of 5-inch taffeta and mOire ribbons,
in all the most fashionable shades,
such as turquoise, blue. yellow, white.
ment Of fancy ribbons. in Roman
stripe and black and white plaids and
checks-will be offered for only 1Sc a
yard.
The times., 1898-05-24

In addition to the June weddings at
which Washington maids will become
brides, society at the capital is also in
terested in more than one out-of-town
nuptiaI event scheduled to occur during
the month sacred to roses and brides.
Invitations have been received here for
the marriage of Miss Huybertie Lansing
Pruyn, OF Albany, and Hon. Charles
Sumner Hamlin. of Boston, who won
legion of friends here during the last
Administration. when he held the office
of Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
The wedding will take place at st.
Peters Church, in Albany, June 4, and the
celebrant will be Bishop Doane, of the
Episcopal Church. Hon. Josiah Quincy
Adams will officiate as best man and the
small flower bearers will be niece of Mr..
Hamlin and a nephew of the bride-to-be.
Washington will be represented at the
reception, which will be on an elaborate
scale
The times., 1898-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson Van Corten, of
Chicago, who have been spending some
weeks in Washington, left for New York
Saturday to take the steamer for An
twerp. where they will stay for the next
four months. They were accompanied by
Miss Anita Clarke, of Georgetown.
The times., 1898-05-24

Mrs. Harold Kingman is spending the
month at Atlantic City.
The times., 1898-05-24
Ribbons. &c.

Ribbons, 4Ic.
The choice of fine ribbons of plain
and fancy effects-moires and satins-
1 and 1-2 inches WIDEN all the most
desirable shades of the season-wiu
go for 4 lie yard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-30

Mrs. e. G.. Shake. who has been visiting
In Martinsville, is home again.
The Young Mems Institute will give an
entertainment at Wulffs Hall next Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Long, of Muncie, who
have been visiting Mr.. T. p. Overman and
family, have returned home.
+ The Ladies' Aid Society of the Trinity
noon at the residence Of Mrs. j. Baker on
River avenue.
Mrs. John w. Byrkitt is having a house
coming Friday afternoon and will remain
until this evening.
The friends of Mrs. Sarah Alexander ten
avenue, Wednesday evening" the event be-
ing her fortieth birthday.
The Afternoon Club met Thursday after
The next meeting will be held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. c. j. Linton, on West Nor
riS street.
Mrs. David Robertson will entertain the
Afternoon Club tomorrow evening at a
colonial supper The ladies will dress in
colonial costumes and games appropriate
will be played.
Miss Gertrude Rogers gave a concert Fri
day evening at the Congregational Church
Miss Rogers was assisted by the Barton
Brothers Orchestra, Miss Charlotte WandS
and Mr.. Harry Mercer
The Womans Foreign Missionary Society
of Trinity Church assisted the Ladies' Aid
Society of Roberts Park Church Thursday
in serving dinner for the national society
now in session in indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-30

INTO I1aeu many dark places and help to roll the
Lars .ars chariot along a little more rapidly
IMAM II moves at present
another point upon which Russians mr.
rather some Russians, sec Impending dam
ger Is the certainty with which the Ameri-
tan tan ambassador here never loses an oppor-
euntty OF emphasizing that the United
states Will stand no interference with the
ope1l-door policy in China. In Mr.. Hitch
to find a thorough business man who has
spent years of his life in the Chinese trade.
ne knows the value of China to American
commerce, and he has no intention of al
lowing any obstacle to be placed in the
way of its development.
The action taken by the Car on his
own lnltlatlVe IN summoning conference
OF all the nations to consider whether any
thing can be done to secure an arrest of
friends OF peace in the United States TO
do stroke of good business. both for the
cause and their country. The Car has been
plentfully piled with cold douches of skep-
ticism, ridicule and scorn. The diplomatists
and the sovereigns and the ministers of the
old world have no faith in the humanitarian
enthusiasm Of the young Emperor. Even
among his own ministers there are many
who have little sympathy with his chival-
rous crusade OF peace But Nicholas III
means business and he is going through
with this business as best he can with such
support as he can command.
IF there be any real enthusiasm of hui
manity anywhere in the new world it ought
to be easily evoked and strongly expressed
in support of his valorous declaration of
WdT dSd1IiSl the TulIiOuS dTU1dIenIS Oh the
modern world. OF one thing Americans may
be sure The more enthusiastically they
make manifest and effective their response
to the appeal of the young Emperor, the
better it will be for the future relations of
the two countries. The United States. after
the Russian empire, is the greatest human
aggregate that will be represented at the
conference. If the American delegate is well
chosen and he is backed by the hearty and
visible manifestation of popular support the
new world may even sooner than was antici-
pated WELD a dominating influence IN the
decisions of the areopagus of Europe