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Camp Alger. The inducements which led
to the selection of the ground for the
camp were that II was rolling wei drain.
ed the water pure and good and, on the
whole, free from disease. The principal
objection was that there was no con-
venient bathing place, but 1t was thought
this could be overcome by a dam. He re-
garded 1t as the best of eight or ten
sites examined Major Seaburn vi.i.ed a
large number of places, but finally agreed
10 recommend the Falls Church sect on
There were about L. 4e0 aeres'in the tract
SIN hundred acres. or as much more as
might be needed. was TO be used by the
Government for $500 per month. Tie
ground was not to be occupied fo- a lass
period than three months. After that
thirty days notice had to be given before
the ground could be vacated. There We're
from seventy-five to one hundred acres
of the tract under cultivation
Col. Martin reported to the Quartermas-
ter general his opinion regarding the land,
and afterward made the contract for it.
Water, wood, etc, We're found as he had
reported He did not regard the location
an unhealthy. one. Major -Seaburn had
equal authority with him, and looked
upon the site as the best one that could
be found. The quartermaster general
manding general, but final action on the
selection of the ground rested with the
Secretary of War.
Clinton Smith, of the quartermaster
generals office, was the last witness. He
went to Montauk August and remained
there until the 2ith. He assisted in pre-
pairing the camp. He inspected the ground
for the location of wells and then went
to New York to contract for lumber.
piping and other materials needed. There
was no delay in getting the stuff needed.
He went back on the same train with it
and began work at once. The well was
completed and supplying water August
IA. 1t had a capacity of about 800 900 gal
Ions day. A pump was put in pond
for use while the well was being dug.
Pipe lines We're down before the soldiers
began to arrive. There were two or
three faucets for each regiment Quarter
termasters store houses were commenced
August and carried to completion as
rapidly as possible. The first troops ar
rived from Florida about August Z, be-
fore they were expected. Their presence
interfered with work-delayed ii for sew
eral days.
The times., 1898-12-06
TO CONTROL CUBA LIBRE|
The Island to Be Governed
From Washington.
IMPORTANT CONFERENCES
Garcia and the Cuban Leaders Meet
Secretaries Gage and Hay They
Discuss Money Questions - Public
schools Suggested - The Railroad
system - The Commissioners En-
pect Success.

Gen. Garcia and the members of the Gu
ban commission held long conference
with Secretary Hay at the State Depart
ment yesterday morning and matters of
much moment to the welfare of the Gu
bans were discussed.
Senior Quesada introduced the members
of the commission to the Secretary of
State, who had prepared for the visit. The
conference was. in relation to the pro-
and the conditions necessary to assure the
American authorities before their author
ity would be relinquished and the Republic
of Cuba established.
Gen. Garcia proposed that the American
Government open up banks In the various
cities of the island The present banking
system is rotten and the bankers respor-
sible to no person. 1t was also proposed
that this Government consider the railroad
question and see TO it that the needed
means of transportation are built. either
through private capital or as Government
railroads
1t has been promised that Cuba will
adopt the American system of money
and coinage. The legal system of the
island will have to undergo a complete
change
length by Secretary Hay and will later
be referred by him 70 the President
1t was also proposed that a system of
visional government.
The commission than hold n cnpfarancn
with Secretary Gage, at the Treasury De-
partment This conference lasted over
an hour and the loan for the purpose of
paying the Cuban soldiers in part was
discussed, together with the question OF
tariff TO be adopted on the island.
1t was explained that the provisional
Cuban government was bankrupt and
that a small loan with which to appease
the immediate wants of the troops WI d
prevent regrettable complications 1t Is
expected that the loan will be ioated.
The result of the conference is regard
ed by the commission as favorable. The
conferences yesterday. toge ther with tha,
held with the President. have been en-
tirely satisfactory to Gen Garcia. Toe
understanding which has resulted is
said by the Cubans to be that
the United States is TO retain full pos
session of the island maintaining a pro-
tectorate. The American Government
will have power of veto on laws pas sed
by the Cuban representatives,. Cuban
government will be organized, but will
remain temporarily under the control of
the American Government. although NOM
inally independent.
The commission. with Gen. Garcia
made formal calls upon Assistant Secre-
tary Meiklejohn and Gen. Miles, at the
War Department. and Assistant Secretary
Allen at the Navy Department. where
they were cordially received.
The times., 1898-12-06
THE PRESIDENTS RESPITE.
Few Callers at the White House
Yesterday.

There were but few callers at the White
House yesterday. and President McKin-
ley consequently enjoyed a much needed
period of relaxation from the pressure
of public business which has beset him
for some time past. He feels that quite
a weight of responsibility has been lifted
from his shoulders, now that his message
has been completed. the peace negotia-
tions at Paris are nearing the end, ard
that Congress is in session to take ac-
ton regarding the colonies and their fu-
ture and to solve the occupation and
other problems.
The three or four public men who Gale
on the President yesterday and last night
made their visits brief. At 4:30 o'cl ok
Mr.. Mckinley entered his private ca =
riage, unaccompanied, and enjoyed an
afternoon drive in the cool, bracing air.
Last night he INDUCED in a few hours
of absolute rest.
The President was much gratifed to
learn from Secretary Hay that there had
been no disagreement between the Am ri
can and Spanish Peace Commissioners
and that the treaty would be completed
in few days.
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HOW IT WILL BE EXPENDED.
The Appropriation Asked for the
Washington Asylum.

Gen. w. W. Grout, Chairman of the
Subcommittee of the House Appropria
tions Committee. has written to the Dis
trict Commissioners inauiring how the
$1,000 asked for in their annual budget
under the head of the Washington
Asylum will be spent in detail.
In reply the Commissioners have ex-
planned that it is intended to expend
$3.50 In furnishing the building, which in
cludes about twenty rooms, besides the
halls; $50 for three sterilizers and con-
nections; 500 for one glass washstand
with foot and knee attachments: $50 for
two glass tables. and $500 for instru-
ments-
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A SAVINGS BANK FAILS.
A Receiver for the American Insti
tuition of Charleston.

Charleston, S. c., Dec Son a bill of
complaint brought by the Hanover Ma
tional Bank of New York Judge Simon
ton signed an order today appointing W.
NJ Connor receiver of the American Saw
ings Bank of Charleston Connor was
president of the bank. The New York
bank holds notes against the Charleston
house amounting to go, og0.. and it is claim
ed that payment could not be had. The
bank was not opened for business this
morning.
President Connor says he is unable to
tell how much the bank is in debt The
low price of cotton and the inability to
collect outstanding notes is said to be
responsible for the failure.
The American Bank has capital stock
of only s15.ocO, but its deposits amount to
fully $4,000.
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Besides these, there are various items
that do not pass through the hands of the
Commissioners, and to which the proposed
decrease does not apply. Among the lat
ter are the recommendations for clerk
hire, ETC., in the various departments,
noted elsewhere, and at the navy yard,
where s205, 900 of repairs and improve
ments are suggested.
For lighthouse near Ragged Point. in
the Potomac, $4,000 is recommended. and
for continuing improvement of the Poto-
mac, 100000.
One hundred thousand dollars is sug-
gested for the Zoo, being an increase of
s35, 600 over last year.
The times., 1898-12-06

Pains in the chest when a person has
cold indicate tendency toward pneu-
monia. piece of flannel dampened with
Cfamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
to the chest over the seat, of pain will
promptly relieve the pain and prevent the
threatened attack of pneumonia. This
same treatment will cure a lame back in
: few hours. Sold by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist. e3s F
Street northwest and Connecticut Avenue
and Street northwest and 1928 Maryland
Avenue northeast.
The times., 1898-12-06
VISITORS WE'RE ENTERTAINED.
The Enjoyable Ball of the Jnk.I
Braesig Vercin-

4 large number of the members of the
Unkel Brassig Verein of Baltimore. joined
hands with the members of the Platt-
deutsche Verein of this city in making
merry at the annual ball of the latter
given last evening at Odd Fellows Hall.
in Seventh Street
Among the visitors were the following
officers and members of the Jnkel Brae-
sig Verein: President +. Wehenburg
Vice President Louis Depkin, Secretary
Henry Won Veime. Treasurer George Ar
ling, Financial Secretary William Rust
Herman Koester. William Roskamp,
Chris. Smuk, Fred. Belke, Fred. Wins
August Fenker. Fred. Holtgrave and
William Dutkin.
The ball was attended by large num-
ber of members OF the local society and
their friends. who will long remember il
as the most enjoyable entertainment given
under the auspices of the association.
The times., 1898-12-06
Concerning District Legislation

The District Committee of the mite
will meet next Friday afternoon for the
purpose of considering Dist let legislat'o on
as a whole. More than a dozen bill
which have been passed by the House of
Representatives, are on the calendar OF
the Senate, and the committee will en-
deavor to have these bills reported as
promptly as possible. Chairman Bah.
cock, of the District Committee of the
House, is expected to reach the city to-
morrow, and it is anticipated that h s
committee will hold meeting in the near
future.
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missioner Beach explained that the sug-
gestion was probably made by the Secre-
tary of the Treasury in order to keep the
expenditures down. He stated that the
Appropriation Committee would consider
the budget OF estimates as ii was ex-
planned by the District Commissioners
during the conference last week to the
subcommittee of the House Committee on
Appropriations.
In making its recommendations to Con-
sress the committee might ask for de-
creases in the various items in the budget
as might seem proper.
The times., 1898-12-06
STEAMSHIP LINE PURCHASED
Americans Secure Important Ocean.
going Facilities


The Department of State has received
information from the charge d'affaires ad
interim at st. Petersburg to the effect
that the United States Steamship Com
pany has purchased the Thingvalla Line
in order to secure port facilities at New
York, and will operate that line of steam
ships upon the route between the Russian
Baltic ports-including the ports of Fin
land-and New York and Boston
The ships of the Thingvalla Line are
old, but it is the intention of the new
owners to replace them by six new ships.
of which they will themselves build or
cause to be built three, and they hope TO
find American capital to build the other
three
The company seems TO be satisfied that
the enterprise will be profitable and they
already find ample freight from the
United States to justify their hopes The
difficulty is to secure freghts from Rus
STA, but, failing in this, they expect 10
make up their cargoes from Sweden and
Denmark.
The times., 1898-12-06
AN INGor MOLD COMBINE.
Steel Manufacturers Decline To Meet
the Advance

Sharon, Pa, Dec. 5.-The inEot mold
manufacturers OF Western Pennsylvania
have formed combine and advanced the
price s1.50 a ton. The steel manufacture
ers say they will not pay the advance and
will be forced to erect their own ingot
mold foundries Pittsbufg. I.eechburg
and Sharpsville foundries are involved.
The Newcastle Tin Mills. employing
several hundred men. closed today for an
indefinite period. The mill is in the tin
plate trust.
The times., 1898-12-06
Gcorsinns Tender an Inyit.t,on.

delegation of Georgians. headed by
Senator Bacon and Representative Bart
lett, invited the President yesterday after
noon to visit Macon when he makes his
trip to Georgia. December II. The Presi-
dent did not give his visitors definite
answer. but stated that it would give him
great pleasure If he found it possible 10
do So
The times., 1898-12-06
THE GOVERNMENT EXPENSES.
Secretary Gage Transmits His An
nuai Estimates to Congress.

huai Estimates to Congress.
The estimate of appropriations required
by the various departments of the Gov
ernment for the ensuing fiscal year were
yesterday submitted to Congress by Sec
retary Gage. These estimates amount al
together to s5Sa. a.OiS.3Is against estimates
for the present fiscal year of s462, ,6i7, SIS
As matter of fact, the expenses of the
present year will, on account of the war
be vastly in excess of the latter sum.
If all deficiency appropriations which
the Secretary specifies are made. the total
appropriations fer this year will be near
ly sSO3 30oo,0oo. making total expenditure
for the Fifty-siNth Congress of nearly
81, ,iOO, ,O00, 600.
Following are the appropriations recon-
mended for the year as the Secretary re-
capitulated them by departments:
The times., 1898-12-06
Cancers Cured With ]ut the Knife

All persons afflicted with tumors of any kind
should consult the cancer specialist Dr. Charles
Allen. Living witnesses testify to his skill An
experience of nearly forty years ensures success
Don't use the knife, it hastens DEATH Patients
from abroad will he cared for in the Slnatarium
Don't allow your family physician to prejudics
you in this matter Consider your own safety,
and learn that there Is one who can cure thi,
disease. while Others fail: Don't delay SAM.
TARIUM, 1890 C st NV. noso.tf, EN-
The times., 1898-12-06
A DEBATE ON ANNEXATION
Princeton's Representative Leave
for New Haven

Princeton, N. J.. Dec 6-Princeton's
representatives to the sixth annual de-
bate with Yale, which will be held tomor-
row evening at New Haven, left tonight
They are Nathaniel s. Reeves. '99s Brook
lyn: Conover English, 49, Plainiield. N
j., and Joseph Jones. 1900, Passatc. N. ].
Alexander Armstrong, 80, Hagerstown,
Md. will be alternate
Princeton will debate on the affirmative
side of the question, Resolved. That the
United States should annex Cuba
OF the five contests already held, Yale
has won three and Princeton two
The times., 1898-12-06
SASS for ladies'
$50 suits

Here are the
choicest and swell
est garments the
skill of the man
tailor can produce
the finest examples
OF fashionableness
you have ever seen
Finest quality of
imported black and
blue cheyiot serges.
Lined throughout,
including skirt.
with black taffeta
silk. These are the
ultra = fashionable
garments seen on'y
in the best stores
and just such ones
which the custom
tailor would ask So
for. They all go
for S14.ss.
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. SPEEDY CURE

for Lost Manhood. Weakness. Nervous Debility,
Impaired Memory, Results OF Errors OF Youth,
Blood Poison, Diseases Of Kidneys and other
organs Advice and valuable medical book seal
ed free. address DR.. GRINDLE. III west I2th
st., New York City
no27-Su, tu, thu-3mo
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Sl2.50 for ladies'
SIS suits

Finest quality i'm
ported cheyiot
serges. Venetian
cloths. unfinished
worsteds, plain
black. blue and
gray serges, ilIu-
minated novelty
cloths and finest
cassimeres. Choice
of tight fitting or
loose fitting jso kets.
The jacket Of every
suit In this lot is
lined, including the
sleeves. either with
taffeta silk or high
colored heavy sat
in. Most of them
are in the hounce
style - while some
are trimmed with
scraps of self ma
terial. s25 value.
sl2. 80.
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$3.50 for ladies
SIS suits.

Ladies' fine man
tailored suits-va-
riety of attractive
styles. Choice of
black and blue
cheviot serges,
Venetian cloths,
and fancy check
cassimeres. Jack
cts are lined with
silk. even to the
with taffe-
ia silk or SINNERS
satin. Are in sin
gie-breasted fly
front or double
breasted styles.
Some skirts have
strap seams-some
are fun fare-and
others are hounce.
These are regular
s15 suits-Ss.50.
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$3.50 for ladies'
$l2 suits.

A lot of ladies'
stylishly man-tai-
lored suits, OF fine
covert cloth, in
several s h a d e $.
Jackets are all-silk
lin e d. including
sleeves-and cut In
the smartest style.
The skirts are full
flaring. These gar
ments bear the un-
mistakable marks
of the most pains
taking workman
ship-are perfect IN
every detail. Not
a suit in the lot Is
worth less than SO
while many are
regular sl2 values.
The times., 1898-12-06
LIABILITIES.
! in...............

Total 81 0ao. .9t2 "A
City Of Washington. District Of Columbia. s.:
|, \. b. Ruff. cashier Of the above named bank.
DO solemnly swear that the above statement is
true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
A. B. RUFF, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this jtt
day OF December. lsgS.
FRANKLIN p. MENDENTIALL
Notary Pubic
CorFeet-Attest:
CLARENCE F. NORMEST.
". n. MENDENHALL
F. p. MAY,
EDWARD GRAVES.
II. BROWNING.
THEO. j. MAYER
JAS. :. EDWARDS.
1t Directors
The times., 1898-12-06
AMERICAN IRON IN ENGLAND
The Report From the Consul mt
Rirminpham

The State Department has received from
Consul Haistead at Birmingham an i'm
portant report on United States iron and
tools in England" 1t is stated that
American pig iron is coming into British
ports in increasingly large quantities.
I'm parts of England says the consul
there is an actual demand for America n
pig, while but a few months ago Ameri-
can statesmen experienced the greatest
Sfiiculty in placing even trial orders
Very little of the foundry iron from our
Northern States comes into England. the
great bulk of the trade being in Southern
chiefly Alabama-iron''
The times., 1898-12-06
SASS for child's
ST 50 coats.
REPORT Of THE CONDITION

CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON
CITY,
At Washington. in the District of Columbia, at
the clese Of business December !, lsgs
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IT is NOT BINDING.

The Proposed Reduction of the Dis
trict Appropriation.
The District Commissioners do not at
tach much Importance to the diminuendo
suggestion of Secretary Gage regarding
District appropriations. as they say it is
not binding on the Appropriations Com
mittee of the House When seen by a
Times reporter last night, Engineer Com
The times., 1898-12-06

To cure Malaria. ChiIIs aud Fever
quickly, take Milburn's Malaria Capsules
AT druggists; 10c and 25c. no2-1m
The times., 1898-12-06
S2.sS for S. capes.

A lot of fine black kerr
sey capes, full sweep
and carefully tailored
good garments for winter
wear-long-wearing and
stylish. AT s. you'd con-
slider them very cheap.
Take them for s2.Ss in
stead.
The times., 1898-12-06
SEES for $40 coats.

\ lot Of ladies' stylish
black mode. and tan ker-
sey cOats-lined through
out with SINNERS best
satin, in a variety Of
high eolors. The sleeves
are also lined with same
material. Have welt
seams and notch collars,
and mother-of-pearl but
tons. Coats that sell at
$50 everywhere. Go at
S10.9s.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-01-26

read, approved and ordered fled
Claim OF NJ J. Bearby, hospital contractor $3.50 90.
was allowed.
Claim Of W. II. Manion, o. 90 for freight, was al
lowed Claim OF w. II. Manon, S2ls. 30 auditor and
ditor and recorder fees, si2.o0, disallowed.
claim on James N. Loveland, the same being laid
over on jan ~ for further consideration taken
up and allowed.
The following liquor dealers bonds were read ap-
proved and license ordered issued: @. ID. Golden,
hockv Bar; j. J. Bruce, Mountain Home.
Petition from taxpayers praying that the road
ming from Boise City TO Mountain Home 10 Neal be
placed in repair, was taken up and the following
ton taken thereon: The clerk instructed to commun-
cate with the contractor Of said road district and
make such arrangements for the repair Of said road
TO the best interest Of the county.
Upon motion the claim OF T. r. Stevenson as
county commissioner, be reconsidered, the same be-
ing allowed on the 18th Ia the Of 6D 60 the fol-
lowing action WINS taken That his claim OF $50 80 for
such serves In full less the amount of g. 80 the
allowed as mileage than Mr.. Wolfe claims
should be allowed he having charged at the rate of
"a miles at 10 cents each way when of the at
tendance of the Board he came by railroad and he
would be entitled 70 cents per mile each way from
Medberry and 10 cents per mile each way from Med
| berry 10 his home.
The following liquor dealers bonds were read and
| approved ]. ottenhsmer Co., A. IL. Stedmon,
Mountain Home
| Board thereupon adjourned until Jan. IS, 1898
| T. X. STEVENSON, Chairusan.
Attest: w. II. MANION, Clerk.
| Continued next week.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-01-26
Albion Normal School.

President Black of the State Nor
NAL School sends out the following
for publication:
ALBION, Jan. 81, 1898.
We earnestly desire the hearty
cooperation of all who are inter-
ested in the ad vancement of the
teachers profession in Southern
Idaho. Please send us the names
of persons who will likely be inter-
ested in our work. The next term
opens Feb. LIST. While persons
may enter at any time, it is always
best to begin at the first of term.
We can offer the following ad-
vantages: 1. Tuition is free. 2.
Three courses are offered to pupils,
two years elementary course, a
three years. Junior course, and a
four years. regular Normal course.
3. Graduation from these courses
leads to State Certificates or Life
diploma. A. We have the best peda-
gogical library in the west, also an
excellent general library. B. Our
reading tables are we'll supplied with
daily and weekly newspapers and
pedagogical and literary magazines
6. Board can be procured for SO sc
per week and downward.
Trusting that you will be able to
help US in this noble work, 1 am,
Yours truly,
j. C. BLACK.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-01-26

According to the IdahoW World the
Nampa Butte railroad will not ira
verse the South Boise river. The
World says: Col VIM. HI. Dewey
has incorporated the Idaho North.
ern Railway Company. The pur-
pose Of this company is to construct
a railroad from Nampa to Butte, a
distance of four hundred miles. The
line as now projected will pass six
teen miles west of Boise, touching
the little town of Star. thence north
to Horseshoe Bend on Payette river;
thence across Boise county to Cape
Horn Pass, where it strikes Salmon
river, which it will follow through
Custer and Lemhi counties to twelve
miles north of Salmon City, at
which point it leaves Salmon river,
going in a northerly direction, pas
sing over the Bitter Root mountains,
through Big Hole Pass, which is on
the boundary line between Idaho
and Montana. From there the route
is down Trail Creek and portion
of Wisdom river, to distance of
about seventy miles from Butte.
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lung troubles. 1t is pleasant to take,
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