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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

rich conquered provinces are sure TO COM
mand his attention. In this connection.
however. ii should be remembered that
the readings of the thermometer and the
records OF the rainfall are not sufficient
to indicate all the depressing effects of a
tropical climate. The farmer in Western
Kansas, who worked from sunrise until
shutdown in his harvest field while the
thermometer registered more than 100,
need not think he can do the same thing
in the Philippines because the mercury
goes no higher. Air currents, humidity
elevation, all these have to do with the
actual effects of a tropical climate and
there is more in the character of the heat
than in its registered intensity The
northern man who has gone to equa-
torial regions has signally failed when he
sought to apply the energetic methods of
the northern climate to the tasks before
him in the south, but his adaptability is
great, and he soon strikes a pace that is
harmonious with his changed conditions.
In example of this it Is said that a Wig
orous New Highlander. who at home can
hardly sit still long enough to have a
photograph taken need only remain two
years in the Hawaiian climate until his
habits are largely composed of the ham,
mock, the cigarette and the dolce far
niente.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
Lohstcr's Dig for Water.
(From Parsons Weekly

The greatest enemy Australian squatters hive
to contend against Is the drought This il
sometimes accompanied by most extraordinary
Development Creeks that have long been dry
begin to flow; springs that have not welltd forth
for months, even years. bubble with grateful anil
plentiful streams, water holes I'll. lago0ns are
replenished. How valuable this sudden acguisi-
ton of water is can be imagined Stock that
have had 10 be driven miles 10 secure water have
it right at hand. Settlements that have had 70
dig deep in creek sands find the streams fow-
ing anew.
During the great drought OF 1865 this remark
able phenomenon attracted attention. and since
then, in 1851, 1855. and more recently in 1897
also drought year-when Outbursts occurred At
Bathurst, Orange and many places between these
towns and Albury the border.
Many explanations have been advanced. among
others. earthquake shocks. baFometric changes.
etc. The most curious. however. is the following.
In every running creek in the colony there are 20
be found numbers of fresh water Holsters II
these fail To find moisture when the water -
eedcs they perish. InstinctiveIy they burrow
into the ground, following the great depths of
s5nken water. 1t is, therefore. nothing surprising
il these animals. in following the water u great
CT depths than usUll-cOnsequent the prevail
ing drought-pierce through some soft clay cover
ing OF a hidden spring, and thus bring about. to
mans delight, flow OF water
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
THE SOCIAL CALENDAR
The President Too Busy to
Think of Vacation.
SEASON AT ITS HEIGHT
The Diplomatic Charges I'm View
Entail az Many Social Ones-The
Hall Room of the Russian En-
bassy to BE SpIendidIy Improved
Return of Ambassadors Hay.

Count de Cassini, the Russian ambas-
sador. VINO was recently transferred to
Washington from the Chinese capital.
has made himself so popular during the
short time he has been in this country
that general regret is being expressed
because of his rumored departure for the
court of St. James. Happily, it is only
rumor. as NJ Rogesvensky. an attache of
the embassy at Narragansett Pier said
yesterday that all the count knew about
the change was what he had read in the
papers.
Only last Monday the ambassador sent
orders to the major domo of the embassy
here to have cabinet maker submit es-
Inmates for the furnishing and renovat-
ing Of the great ballroom, which VIII cost
at least several thousand dollars, and
will be done at the counts personal ex-
pense.
That means. of course that the debut
of Mile. de Cassini, if the ambassador
remains here, will be a brilliant inaug-
uration Of a season of brilliant entertain
ments. If the ambassador keeps a diary
he has doubtless recorded in it an i'm
preston to the effect that social Amer
lea IS addicted to dining. During his
stay a Narragansett Pier he has been
the recipient of many dinner invitations,
a number of which he has graciously ac-
cepted- One of the most elaborate ban
quets of the season was given in his
honor a few nights ago al the Pier by
Mrs. 0. l.. Richard, of Chicago. whose
entertainments this Summer have been
on an Aladdin-like scale of magnificence
and are the admiring wonder of the
Pier.
Count de Cassini and his pretty niece
will shortly go TO Newport, where they
will doubtless meet with the same social
ovations that have distinguished their
season al the Pier.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

The Secretary of State is such an i'm
portant factor in the official social world
that it is pleasant 10 recall the fact that
Mr. Hay. our present ambassador to the
Court of St James, who is shortly 10 re-
ceiye the Cabinet portfolio, owns splen-
did residence in Washington. which will
sIlperbIy fulfill all the requirements
which its distinguished masters position
will demand 1t is on the corner of II
and Sixteenth Street, just opposite to
quaint old ST. Johns Church. and about
a stones throw-if one be a good hand at
throwing stones-from the executive
mansion. In the library. fitted out in
polished oak and Illuminated by electric
lights. Mr.. Hay complicated his history
of 1.-The Life of Lincoln" on which he
prefers to stake his claim to literary
fame rather than upon the Pike County
Ballads, which made his name a house.
hold word score Of years ago. In this
library. which is said to contain the most
valuable private collection of books to be
found at the National Capital. are many
old tones. whose duplicates are only 10
be found in the great Libraries of the
world Editions de luxe are a special
feature of the statesman poets fancy,
and among the rare reprints on his
shelves are those of Don Quixote the
Zend Avesta, the Vedas. illustrated by
Elihu Vedder; Omar Khayyam, and old
Bibles scrolled on vellum and illuminated
by medieval monks in colored dyes and
gold
The family of the future Secretary of
State consists of charming wife. who
was the daughter of the late Amasa
Stone. one handsome son. and several
pretty daughters.
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wheeling Round the World

(From Vienna Dispatch, to london News)
Sigmund Baehmann, a Vienna cyclist. returns
here tomorrow, after two years absence, having
won a bet Of 10000 forms that he would cycle
round the globe in two years. On September IL,
1896, he left Vienna his wheel, and went
through Germany and France on his way to Bor-
deaux, where he took passage TO England. He
then cycled from the coast to London and Liver
pool, took steamer to New York, cyced to Chi
cago, Salt Lake City and San Francisco crossed
the Pacific rode from Sydney to Melbourne then
passed by way of Ceylon to India where he visit
ed Madras, Calcutta and Allahabad. A native
wounded him in the arm with lance. but this
the only danger he encountered He return
ed home by Africa and Italy, and yesterday ar
rived in Budapest on his wheel. He cycied $4,000
kilometers in all, but declares that the hardest
piece of work was crossing the American con-
tinent
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Miss Florence Lee Bayard, whose re-
Gently announced engagement to Mr.. VIII
liam S. Hilles. of Wilmington, Del, is
giving society something really pleasant
TO talk about, is now the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Warren, near Boston. where
Mr.. HiIles, also, has been visiting for
short time past.
Miss Bayard. who is the fourth daugh-
ter of former Ambassador Bayard, has
always been a conspicuous figure in the
society of the Blue Hen State, and while
in Washington. when her father was Mr..
CleveIand's Secretary of State, she was
a belle in diplomatic circles. where wit
and brilliancy are appreciated. She was
a favorfte, too in English drawing rooms,
and was dubbed the clever Miss Bay
ard"
But her accomplishments are not ali in
tellectual She is an enthusiastic athlete,
too, and when in Wilmington she is
familiar figure at the Delaware Field
Club, of which she is a member, having
held the championship of the club for
tennis for several years. She is now the
best woman golfer in Delaware, and she
drives tandem with the skill OF an ac-
complished whip.
Her engagement TO Mr.. Hilles is
scarcely a surprise, as they have been
intimate friends for years. Mr.. Hilles is
of an old Quaker family, his father hav-
ing been John 5. Hilles. He was gradu-
ated from Harverford (Pa) College in
1885. He was afterward admitted to the
bar. and is now a prominent Republican
leader
The date of the wedding has not been
fixed upon, but it is generally believed
that il will take place early in the Au-
tumn.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Important business kept the President
from attending New York's naval parade.
just as il has been preventing him all
Summer from enjoying even a brief res
pite from his official duties long enough
10 slip off for breathing spell to the
mountain or the sea. If he is repining
At his imprisonment within the city's
gates he did not in the least show for
il yesterday afternoon, for throughout
the concert in the White House grounds
he enjoyed the music, in company with
Mrs. Mckinley and proUp of guests on
the back portico of the Executive Man
sion.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mr. and Mrs. William G. Wilkinson. OF
No. 81 New Jersey Avenue southeast. en-
tertained a large number of their friends
a few evenings ago in honor of the tenth
anniversary of their marriage. A varied
and interesting program was provided.
especially attractive features of which
were the cake walk of the Misses Hurdle
and an exercise with dumb bells by Mas
ter Wilkinson. a banquet was served
and dancing was enjoyed until late hour
Among those present were MIR. w. S.
Sammons and family, Mr.. Joseph Sam
mons and family, Mrs. Price. and friends,
Mrs. Atherton and family, Mrs. Leland.
Mr. Hurdle and daughters, Miss Lennie
Main, Miss Ida Burger and. Miss Ander-
son.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
CREDIT

and the price won't be a
penny higher if you can
only spare a little money
each week or each month.
1t would be a poor offer of
help if we asked you to pay
for it.
There are some bargains
in our carpet department.
No matter what you buy,
we'll make, line and lay it
free. All mattings are
tackled down without extra
charge.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have ron
Tried the new food called GRAIN-O? 1t IA
or coffee. The more Grain-O YOU give the
children the more health you distribute
through their systems. GrGfn-O is made OF
pure grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of coffee. but
COST abo " one-q uarter as much. y Il grocers
cell &C. ACC end ESQ sa27-6
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Miss Katie vogel as bridesmaid for the
occasion.

Newport is about to express its patriot
ism in a concert for the benefit of sailors
and soldiers. Arrangements are being
perfected by number of prominent cot
tagers. among whom are Senator and
Mrs wetmore, former Senator and Mrs
Brice. and Mrs. John Jacob Aston The
affair." which is to be of an elaborate and
thoroughly artistic character, viii prob
ably take place at the Casino Theater.
A series of entertainments to be given
by professionals for charitable purposes
are also to be held at Newport in the i'm
mediate future. They will take place at
the residences of Mrs. Wetmore, Mrs.
Brice, and Mrs. Gordon Mckay.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

The marriage of Miss Nellie Allpress.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Allpress.
of THIS city. and Mr.. Arthur o. Fowler. of
Chicago, will take place Tuesday evening.
August %, at 1880 O'Clock. at the residence
Of Mr.. Allpress. No. 455 New York Ave-
nue. northwest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis, who is now
en- route for the Massachusetts, coast. will
shortly join Mrs. Ennis at Long Branch.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Secretary of the Interior Bliss is en-
joying a much-needed recreation at Sea
Bright, his Summer home in New Jer-
sey, where Mrs. Bliss and their family
have been throughout the season.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

"Rich the treasure" and it is the pleas
ure after a cool and invigorating glass
of Heurich's Maerzen Beer. Sold on
draught at all leading hotels and restau-
rants and in bottles BY the Arlington Bot
Ting Co.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mrs. John Tweedale has gone to Bos-
ton by sea, and will spend the remainder
of the season in New England
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Legare. of this
city were the guests of honor last night
at dinner given by Mr.. and Mrs. John
Thompson Spencer, at their villa at New
port
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Among the recent arrivals at Atlantic
City is Miss Annie Brennan, of this city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

The Chinese minister returned from At
lantic City early last week, enthusiastic
in his praise of the resort he considers
one of the most wonderful places in the
world. rs regret, he failed to make a
mp 10 C2s May during either of his
visits 10 - City of the Board Walk, but
iptends to avail himself of that pleasure
fteE
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mrs Walter c. Murphy and daughter
ara enjoying the Summer in the Virginia
mountains.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Col Walcott L. S A, and family are
located at the Portner. where they will
spend the Autumn and Winter Col. Wal
colt has been quite i'll for the past six
weeks, but is slowly improving.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
We're
Clearing
up the
Store.

For another week or two
we shall offer some very at
tractive bargains in the odd
pieces of furniture and car
peting that have accumu-
lated during the last year.
= - ;lto the store and see
if there isn't something
among them that you need.
Never mind about the ready
money-you're welcome to
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mrs. Nicholas Anderson and Miss Elsie
Anderson have closed their season at At
lantic City and will spend the early Au-
tumn in New England.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Gov. A r. Whiting and family have
taken a suite Of apartments at the At
lantic. Ocean City, where they will re-
maiI.Hntil the close of the season for the
- of tn It'll of the former, who
rISe6een re - Ill
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mrs. Charles G. Ayers, who remained al
her home. on New Hampshire Avenue.
much later this season than usual, will
spend this month and part of next with
relatives in New Jersey.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Secretary and Mrs. Gage, who have
been taking life pleasantly this Summer at
Chevy Chase, were among those who
rade.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Miss Olive Risley Seward is spending
the season at-Dedham, Mass
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mrs. Wilbur L. Wright has returned
from a visit TO her parents in Pittsburg
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mrs. Augur. widow of Gen. Augur, is
spending the Summer in Buffalo with Mr..
Murray Augur, her son.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Perry Allen secretary of the Venezuelan
commission. with Mrs. Allen. is at the
Octagon. Seabright, n. j.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Miss Mabel Mckinley. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Abner Mckinley did not leave
Elberon with her parents but is still
the guest OF Mr. and Mrs. l. V. Brokaw
at their villa on Ocean Avenue.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mrs. Ward and her granddaughter Mrs
Hattie Ward, who are travelling abroad
are now enjoying the picturesque scenery
of the Alps.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Senator and Mrs. Hansbrough, who are
now at Narragansett, will shortly go to
their Western home.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

The marriage of Miss Daisy o. Brown
and Mr.. Milton NJ. Clark, both of Wash
ington. took place Wednesday evening at
the parsonage of Mount Vernon Place
NJ. E. Church South. In the absence of
the pastor. Rev. Mr.. Duffey. the ceremo-
NY was performed by his assistant, Rev
Mr.. Sweet. Mr.. Joseph NJ Brown. broth
er of the bride, acted as best man. and
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mr.. James L. Norris and family are at
Saratoga Springs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mr. and Mrs. Ward Theron are spend
| ing the late Summer at Lenox.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Miss Elizabeth NJ Brewer and Miss
Katherine Brewer will enjoy the late
Summer together in the Blue Ridge
Mountains.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mr. Thomas Nelson Page, who, with
Mrs. Page, has been spending the Sum-
mer at his beautiful home in Virginia, is
now at the Holland House, New York.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mr. John Y Worthington. of this city.
and family are spending August at SUIT
ton Lodge. one of the most delightful
sites on the beach at Ocean City.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mrs. and Miss McCleary left Washing
ton during the week to visit Mrs. Me-
Cleary's brother. Rev. Reeve Hobbie. at
Cherry Valley, n. Y.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Capt Mccormick, u. s. N. and Mrs
Mccormick are spending the season neal
Frederick, Md.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

ment in favor ntR Z Senate, which is all
very well officially considered, if he likes
it. but society viii feel itself aggrieved
on account of Mrs Aiger, who fulflls so
delightfully."- her obligations as the wife
of the Secretary of War.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
Naturally

tFr0m JIdge.)
Miss Yassar- What is the reason hat this or,
angeade tastes so watery2
Polite Attendant-Because we make it out OF
naval oranges. miss
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mr.. Fitzpatrick and family, of George
town. are among the arrivals at Arundel
on-the-Bay, Md.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Harsha and Miss
Harsha are among the Westinghouse
at Asbury Park.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

Among the recently arrived Washing
tonians at Deer Park are Mrs Nj. r.
Norment. Miss NJ. L. Baldwin Mrs. l..
w Tayler, Rev. Robert r. Wood and
George Trousdell.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21
Infant Terrible.

Infant Tel ribIe.
From Tid-Bits.)
Algernon-To do you think your sister
would marry me?
Tommy-Yes; she'@- marry almost anyhody
from what she sad TO ma
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-21

is as busy as the ira
" intimates that Sec
sign the War Depart
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-28

Have you ever seen n saucy little tug
with q boat in tow If not. YOU will see
something very much like It In a street
scene of Atlanta. They are the old black
man and his little black dog that drags
him about.
The little dog tugs way at the strap pull
ing forward hard as he can, while the
Old man pulls bac4 sufficiently TO over
come the weight of his canine friend, AMI
keeps the line between them continuously
taut.
Rain or shine heat or cold. he drags his
blind companion about as faithfully as q
clock. and with about much hope Of re-
ward. And he displays almost human sense
In the way he takes care of his poor blind
human tow, He steers the old man into
every place of business along the street
whore he thinks they would be likely to
secure aims. In plotting him along the
street over rough and dangerous cross
lngs, he stops in front of each obstacle
In the way that might prove a stumbling
block. as a kind o. signal that the way IS
not cIcar-that there is some obstacle I'm
the way. Being thus warned the blind
man investigates with his cane and thus
avoids injury.
If a wagon or other vehicle IS approach
ing. the little dog uses his Judgment rs to
whether the passage can he made without
danger to his protege and Il not, he
gives warning by Stacking the line and
waiting for the obstacle to get out of the
way, when he again pulls the line taut to
show that the way Is unobstructed.
Life is very earnest to this little dog, and
ne has TO work ali day ana far into the
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-28
A POPULAR MISTAKE
Regarding Remedies for Dyspepsia
and Indigestion.


The natIonal disease of Americans Ia in
d!@t9I"n or III us chfohlC form, dEspep-
sla, and Tor l1e very reason Thar IT IS so
common many people neglect taking prop
or treatment for what they consider
trlhlng stomach trouble when as a matter
a ]a"t, indigestion lays the foundation for
many incurahle diseases no person with
vigorous, hehtHy stomach viii fan q
victim TO t"h7u"Lp uo.', Many kidney dis
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-28
VISIT TO MOUNT VERNON.

WASHINGTON. d. C.-Dear Children: l
promised you in my last letter to tell you
of a visit to Washington's grave and some
other places of interest l visited.
One beautiful, bright, sunny morning that
had a breath of spring in the air | took an
,:actric car to go and visit the grave or
the father of our country, 1t was just the
day after his birthday, when the whole
country had been celebrating the day, so
knew the grave would be decorated
and everything look at its best. The ride
from Washington city to Mount Vernon
is through a very pretty section OF the
country and we passed many interesting
places. The road runs along the Potomac
river and we passed many boats loaded
with oysters being brought to tho city
market from down the Chesapeake bay,
besides many sail boats that made pretty
picture as We passed by.
The first place of interest We came to was
Arlington. This beautiful spot was once
the homo of General Lee. now it is used
as a national cemetery. where rest thous-
ands of soldiers. The grounds are laid Off
beautifully. there are grottoes and flower
beds, summer houses covered with vines,
chapel where funerals take place ana
large, handsome house, the former resi-
dence of Lee. But it is on the hill side
that visitors Ilngcr most-Whcre the white
headstoucs mark the graves of the soldiers,
You stand and look over hundreds and
hundreds of these graves. There are some
splendid monuments erected 10 officers, etc,
but the graves of the privates are far more
touching to look upon, and You realize as
You see how many brave fellows have
laid down their lives for their country what
a dreadful thing war is.
Next you como to the city Of Alexandria.
This Was once the home of George Wash
fnEton. and You are shown the old church,
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