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The times., 1898-07-02
BOXES FOR THE FOURTH.
The District Aid Association Sends
Comforts 10 the Troops.

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday par
GELS and boxes big and little, but mostly
big, were received at the armory for
shipment to the First District Regiment
al Tampa, by the District OF Columbia
Volunteers Aid Association. The gifts
were all shipped at the expense of the
association.
Yesterday from four to eight members
of the committee and the secretaries.
Mrs. Mary NJ. North and DR.. j. Lee
Adams, who have been at the office each
day and kept a list of the parcels. were
again at the armory 10 receive packages
for the District boys who are in the
immune regiment in camp at Fredericks-
burg. The gifts We're all sent off by 10
o'clock and the boys should receive them
by the 4th.
Friends will take notice that no other
boxes Will be sent for the present The
$50 sent the captain of the First Regi-
meEt has been received and the boys Will
be provided with fresh vegetables. fruit
and other comforts. Surgeon Pyles also
writes that he has received the hospital
supplies sent him, last week, and the
hospital OF The First Regiment stands
second TO none in equipment.
The regular meetings of the aid assO-
citation are held the first Monday in the
month, but the next meeting night, fail
ing on the 4th, there will be a post
ponement until July II, at S p. m. in the
drill hall Of the armory. IL is earnestly
hoped that the people of Washington will
attend these meetings and support the
movement in every way. ANY sum, from
twenty-five cents up, will be gladly re-
ceived by the secretary or treasurer,
Mr.. John Joy Edison.
The times., 1898-07-02
STARVATION IN MADRID.
Lower Classes Helpless and In Ter
rfbfe Distress.

Madrid, June 2S.-Gaunt want is stalk
ing abouts the streets OF Madrid. Men.
women and children are starving. There
is no chance for their relief. and they
have become public charges, in so far as
the government will permit. The latter
is powerless TO succor them, being handi-
capped by a bankrupt treasury and col
onial troubles. There IS an organization
here which is known as the Guardians
of the Poor. It's chairman is the civil
governor of Madrid, Senor Aguillera, a
man who is noted neither for his chivalry
nor his humanity.
Through the Queen Regent, it is said,
the organization was ordered 10 alleviate
the distress as far as possible. To that
end the guardians distributed tickets TO
5000 of the most needy of the sufferers,
emitting them to a small parcel of bacon,
beans, potatoes and bread. The distri-
button took place at the Asylum of Santa
Cristina. Hours before the time for the
giving out of the provisions a frantic
emaciated crowd of people fought in the
street leading to the asylum for advan-
tageous positions. The strong overcame
the weak, and women and children Jared
badly in the scrimmages which were con-
stantly taking place.
Thousands were in the crowd, and they
swept the policemen who attempted to
preserve order out of their path as
though the latter were straws, In many
cases 1t was the first nourishing food
which had reached the hands of the un-
fortunates for weeks. Many women
fought for food TO carry to their starving
children. More than 1900 famishcd
wretches who had been unable to procure
tickets swelled the throngs, clamoring for
bread. When the supply of provisions had
been exhausted Senior Aguillera ordered
that a real, the value of which is about
ten cents, be given to each of those who
had received no food.
The cause of this terrible condition OF
affairs is attributed directly to the war
with the United States. The sufferers
belong entirely to the lower class and
were able to earn livelihood before the
war begun. There were many from the
| country in the crowds, men who had
! come to the city in the hope of finding
| employment. They were most forlorI
| looking lot. Bread riots are likely to oc.
| cur here and in the provinces.
The times., 1898-07-02
E. r. REYNOLDS INJURED.
Left Ankle Badly DisIOcated While
Celebrating an Auniyersnry

singular accident happened to Edward R.
Reynolds last night which may necessitate the
amputaton of his left leg, and he now lies at the
Emergency Hospital.
Reynolds is one of the best known young bust
ness men in the city, and for the past year has
held the position collector for the Consumers
Brewing Company, and was celebrating the first
anniversary in that position, visiting his custom
ers, driving from place 10 place with several
friends in a surrey.
In getting into the vehicle at the corner of
Fourteenth Street and Ohio Avenue his foot by
some means slipped between the spokes Of the
front wheel and at the same time the horses
made a sudden start, and before Reynolds could
withdraw his foot, he was thrown to the ground
and dragged breaking the bone above the ankle
and almost severing the foot from the leg. He
was promptly removed to the Emergency Hos
pital. where at early hour this morning he
was reported to be in serious condition.
Reynolds was formerly very prominent in local
rowing circles and a member of the s'bie four,
of the Potomac Boat Club which won large
number of races, he gained an almost national
reputation as an expert oarsmen. He was in busi-
ness for himself in Georgetown up to the time
he connected himself with the Consumers Com
pany, where he increased greatly his already very
large circle of friends.
The times., 1898-07-02
THE END IN SIGHT.
Spain's Vaunted Navy to BE Utterly
Destroyed.

If the present plans of the Adminstra-
ton culminate successfully Spain will not
have a warship afioat at the expiration
of four weeks. Whatever part of her re-
naming navy that has not been destroyed
by that time will be American property.
Camaras squadron is supposed to be
vending its way through the Suez Canal
with certain destruction both ahead and
behind.
Then all that is left of Spain's navy. the
aggregation of warships of which she
harbor at Cadiz or cruising forlornly be-
tween Spanish shores and the Canaries.
Directly Santiago is taken Commodore
Watson will cross the Atlantic with a
formidable squadron. If Camara per
sists in his evident intention of leading
the Cadiz feet TO the Philippines Commo-
dore Watson will either destroy or cap
ture the two Spanish warships left be-
hind. dispose summarily of any smaller
craft that may become presumptuous and
then hasten through the Suez Canal in
the wake of Camara. r
OF course, Commodore Watson, what
ever haste he may make, cannot hope to
overtake Camara should the CadiZ fleet
with Admiral Dewey's squadron in front
of him and Commodore Watson pressing
him in the rear Camara's plight will be
exceedingly precarious and his fate as
sured.
When the Cadiz fleet has been destroy
ed or captured Spain's navy will have
completely vanished, and her sole remain
ing hope will be antiquated field pieces
and Mauser rifles.
The situation now seems to have re-
solved itself into a race between Camara
with his fleet and Gen. Greene with his
second Philippine expedition, with odds
about even as to which will reach Ma
Mia first. Gen. Greene, of course, Is I'M
conscious of the part he, plays In the race
Secretary Day, when questioned con-
cerning Gen. Greenes chances of reach
ing Manila first, said;1t
I'VE do not believe that Admiral Ca
mara will reach the. philippines befor;
the second expedition has re-enforcet
Admiral Dewey. In fact, it is considered
| practically impossible for the Cadiz flee
| to reach the Philippines first
1t is not believed that Camara will vol
unfairly engage Admiral Dewey at Ma
The times., 1898-07-02
DEWEY DISAPPOINTED.
The Non-ArrivaI of Re-ehfpr rcements
a Serious Draw6ack.

London, July 1.-The Daily Telegraph
publishes dispatch from Manila under
date of June 2S, via Hong Kong, which
says that the non-arrival of the trans
ports from San Francisco has grievously
Admiral Dewey a
The Americans express breezy conf
dence in their ability to dispose of Ad-
miral Camara's squadron,iIor aany other
ships that the Spanards may send, but
they admit that they wish Admiral
Dewey had at least one battleship.
The spaniards on the night of June
% made their first notable attempt to
drive the insurgents from their positions.
instead of tamely waiting to be attacked.
For a time the attempt looked likely to
be successful Thirteen hundred troops
made determined onslaught on Malate.
They were met with well-directed fire.
but were REINFORCED. and the insurgents
began to retreat. The Spaniards were
encouraged and pressed eagerly forward.
but at the critical moment the insurgents
made spirited rally and poured steady
fire into the attackers, compelling the
Spaniards TO withdraw. The attack was
not renewed
The Americans rely upon celebrating
the Fourth of July in Manila,
1t is stated that Aguinaldo caused San
dico and another leader named Artachio
TO be arrested for revealing the nature
of the steamer Pasig's cargo while she
was at Hong Kong. 1t Is feared that the
split among the insurgents is likely to
be serious. Sandico is very influential
and is regarded as the only capable ad-
ministrator among the insurgents. He is
on board the Nashan, but it is feared that
unless Dewey intefvenes. Aguinaldo viii
shoot Artachio, whom it. is alleged he
suspects of conspiring with Sandico tC
form an opposition party.
The ship captured by the insurgents
was a sailing vessel named the BohuI
She was landing 500 troops in Kayaba:
Bay. There was a stubborn fight befor,
she was captured and the colonel com
manding the troops was killed, but tn,
insurgents, who occupy the whole prov
ince of Bulucan, have captured the gov
ernor of the province and his wife an,
children.
The times., 1898-07-02
THE HAVANA BLOCKADE.
Fortifications Along Shore Are Be-
ing Strengthened.

Key West. July 1.-Word comes from
the Havana blockade today that work on
the fortifcations is being pushed with
vigor. Workmen are throwing up sand
batteries. and mounting guns.
AT Cabanas a large blockhOuse has
been built. and others are now In the
course of construction. The Mariel bat
teries will not allow the ships 20 some
within range without firing at them
Within the last ten days they have fred
more than ice shells at our ships, nOns
OF which took effect.
The times., 1898-07-02
The oldest Inhabitants.

The Association of Oldest Inhabitants Of
the District of Columbia will hold their
annual celebration on July at Masonic
Temple. The Declaration of independence
viii be read by Capt. Allison Nailor, af-
ter which the grafton of the day viii be
delivered by Simon Wolff
The times., 1898-07-02

Mia. Rather it is expected that he viii
make for some Philippine port still in
the possession of the Spanish.
In that case, when Commodore Watson
arrives at Manila, ne will confer with
Admiral Dewey and then search Camara
out from among the winding Philippine
channels and destroy his fleet
The times., 1898-07-02
Marine Band Concert.

The Marine Band will give it's regular
Saturday afternoon concert at the White
House today. Mr.. Santelmann will lead
and he has chosen bright and attractive
program. The concert will begin at 5:55
ociock.
The times., 1898-07-02
Signed the Bills.

The President signed the Indian ap-
preparation and the sundry civil bills late
yesterday afternoon. He also signed the
bill creating the position of military
storekeeper, with retirement pay of
1900
The times., 1898-07-02
WAITING FOR THE WORD
The Second Brigade Expects
Marching Orders Today.
HARD WORK AT CAMP ALGER

The Various Commands Putting on
the Finishing Touches Before Go
ing Into Actual SerVice-hanS
Typhoid Cases Causing Oneasi-
ness-The Water 10 Be Analysed
Camp Orders.
The times., 1898-07-02
Assigned to Falls Church.

Capts. William III. Lyons and William
W. Statham. who were recently appointed
commissaries of subsistence, have been
ordered to report for duty at Falls
Church, Va.
The times., 1898-07-02
Transferred to shafte~,s STAR.

Lieut.. Col. John Jacob Astor, who is
now at the front with tne army before
Santiago, has been transferred from the
staff of Major Gen. Breckenridge to the
staff of Major Gen. Shafter.
The times., 1898-07-02
$1.25 To baltimore Vim Penn $1.25
syIvanin Railroad.

Saturday. Sunday and Monday, good to
return until Tuesday. July 5. ALI trains
except the Congressional Limited.
ieS0,iyl-2p.m. jeSo. o.iy1, ,2,3, ,4a.m.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-02-12

composed exclusively OF women who ere
amateurs Of more than ordinary ability
and intelligence. One feature OF the
latter club is its annex. Juvenile ANA
teur club, in which candidates ar. pre-
pared for admiss ion to the older organi-
zation. 1t also assists in the educa'
ton Of struggling and talented must
clans. 1t was this club which did much
for the entertainment Of the delegates to
the National Federation.
Chicago also has the finest musical
library in this country, and here is found
the original edition OF Jacopo PERKS
opera "Eurydice," published in Florence
in 1900. which is the only known copy Of
the first clifton OF tbs first opera ever
publicly performed.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-02-12

out very forcibly the influence his differ
ent teachers. Perugiro and Leonardo da
Virci, had upon his painting. Raphael
was accustomed to copy his pictures
from Perugino's studies. Both Pope
Julius ii and his successor Leo \ were
great lovers Of art and they kept Raphael
buoy with orders. 1t vas for Leo n
that he painted his most celebrated pic
ture, the Sistine Madonna. Raphel's
life was crowned with many honors.
Mrs. Upton illustrated her address with
numerous pictures and her descriptions
Of these were most interesting. She i'm
parted her own enthusiasm to her audi
diercs. One Of these pictures was THE
Madonna Of the Chair" woven in beau
tiful colors in tapestry by Mrs. Bacon,
the mother OF Mrs. Sarah F. Harris. This
was greatly admired by the ladies.
At the close OF the program Mira. 8. E.
Upton, associate leader, announced that
Mrs. Mcconnell was going to Washing
ton. The members expressed their ap-
probation OF her work by rising vote.
and Mrs. Mcconnell resp nded with a
few cheering words o. farewell.
The Northbend Woman's club held an
interesting meeting SATURDAY., February
5. Roll call was responded to by "Re-
cent American Inventions" 1t being
history day, the subject of the days les
son was The Development of Union
Among the Colonies;" leader. Mrs. Pull
lips. after which duet, "Ihe Fisherman
ana His Daughter" was delightfully."-
rendered. A well written and very in
structive paper on England During the
Colonial Period" was much enjoyed.
Will Carleton's Benedict Arnold" was
read in faultlsss manner and re-
csived hearty applause. A lecture with
stereopticon views on "Ben Hur' was
given by Rev. Heisler OF Denver, at the
opera house on February 1, under the
auspices Of the Woman's club, it was
considered agrand entertainment by the
large audience that filed the house.
The club cleared neat little sum.
The Cosy club OF Tecunseh closed
their course 10 child study this week
with very interesting discussion Of
1.-THE Moral sense" which brought out a
variety Of opinions on morality" Eve
racity.' reward and punishment and
kindred topics. The club feel we'll re-
paid for the time and thought they have
devoted to child culture and are espe-
ciaIly pleased with the results gained
from their method Of submitting scien-
titic theories to the test Of actual expert
euce.
The club will now 60 back to the study
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-02-12


Tale. In addition to this the club has
joined with the high school teachers in
securing Professor Sherman to give his
fine lectures on Antony and Cleopatra.
The first lecture Of the course was given
last Saturday evening ard they will be
continued at intervals OF two weeks. On
the evening before each lecture all these
Interested meet at tbs public library
rooDs to study the act which will be the
subject of the next evenings lecture.
The program Of the Womans club
meeting on Monday afternoon will be
given by the department OF literature
and has been arranged as follows:
Duet-P,ano and Mandolin.
Miss Charlotte Clark, Mr.. Claire
Young.
Paper-"The German Novel;
Mrs. George Elmen.
Queen of the Earth. C. P,nsuti
Mrs. T.. f.. Sanderscn.
Revies Of Quo Vadis' Mrs. Warehouse
Address. .--.-.....- ..... DIR. Sherman
vocal 500. Miss Getner
The Womans club OF Columbus met
10 general meeting at the home OF Mrs.
A. M. Post on Saturday, February 5.
The art department had charge OF the
meeting and very interesting program
was rendered. Besides two musical SO.
lections by members OF that department
Mrs. A. c. Ballou gave a discourse on
early Christian Art" Mrs. Samuel
Gocda.e, who recently made an extended
trip through Europe, read her journal,
describing in charming manner her
visit to London and points of interest in
Germany. Italy and Switzerland.
After the program Mrs. Post served
dainty refreshments t, the many present.
1hs Woman's club OF this city has
about sixty active members. who are
doing excellent work under the leader
ship OF their president. Mrs. G.. Bund.
ley, lady well qualified for that posi-
ton. The club has in all five depart.
meLts, current events, musical, liter
airy. domestic science, and art.
The musical department meets weekly,
doing chorus work excepting the last
Tuesday OF each month, when a pro-
gram consisting Of papers and musical
selections is given. This meeting is held
at the home OF one Of the members and
anyone may be admitted by paying ten
cents. The literary department meets
once in two weeks. 1t is studying
American authors at present. There is
usually biography Of the author, a 70
view OF his principal work and two selec
lions chosen from some CT his writings
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-02-12

licly performed.
THE OLD WOMAN.
You bid me turn back
to the days that are dead,
And picture the woman ofold,
Ere the Club, siren-like,
its enchantments had spread,
As a fowler his nets doth unfold.
You think the dear woman
of that happy time
Would have turned up
her nose at the club,
And gone eheerful1y back
to those duties sublime,
To wash and to bake and to scrub.
Let me tell you a secret,
for l have been there,
I'm fact Twas one of them them
Those adorable creatures,
Pm free to declare,
Were no more devoted to men
Than the up-to-date woman
whose brain is alert,
Whose feelings are
active ano strong.
For the old woman's mind
was a little inert,
From having been
fettered so long.
But deep in her heart
burned this constant desire,-
Aspark which has
famed up Of late
A wish for circle
both broader and higher,
To make her more
truly mans mate.
But the woman of old
still lives in disguise,
To the homely
old duties still true,
With heart yet unchanged
though her brain be mere wise,
She strives with
the tasks which are new.
The Old Woman Eves-
old Time she defies,
Though new wrappings
her form may enfold;
If you hunt the New Woman
you'll hear in her cries
The voice Of the woman Of old.
rs. VI. B. True in the Club Woman
he Art Department met on Tuesda,
rnoon with Mrs. Mcconnell 10 th
n. The chairmen of the differen
vol buildings gave some very intsr
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-02-12

The mueical life OF Chicago is Of gen.
eral interest now owing to the meeting
of musicians lately held there. We all
know she has Theodore Thomas and his
orchestra and that a high grade OF music
is produced at her concerts, but few
have stopped to think how rapid has
been this growth n musical apprscia-
ton. The subject is treated in Hdr-
psr's Monthly fer February in an arti-
Gle emitted, Recent Development OF
Musical Culture in Chicago" which is
largely the history of Mr.. Thomas
efforts to elevate the popular musical
taste. But the helpful influence Of the
musical clubs is rot ignored, two Of
which are mentioned; the Apollo club, a
mixed chorus with a national reputa-
ton, and the Amateur Musical club
Evening journal., 1898-01-21
KISSING THF RnnK

IL is generally assumed that kissing
the book is, or at any rate was until
recently, a necessary part of the legal
ceremony of oath taking. This as
sumption is, however, probably not
justified. It would appear that the
most ancient form OF swearing in the
Christian church was to lay the hand
upon the gospels and say, so help me
God and these holy gospels" This
seems to have been the usual ceremony
accompanying a judicial oath until. at
all events, the end of the sixteenth
century, for Lord Coke says: 1T is call
ed corporal oath because he (the wit
ness) toucheth with his hand some
part of the Holy Scriptures" Coke
says not one word about kissing the
book.
When the practicing OF kissing the
book began is, says the Law Journal,
undetermined. II has been stated
that If this form was first prescribed
as part of the ceremony of taking the
caths Of allegiance and supremacy 1t
is interesting. and may he significant,
to note that Shakespeare only once al
ludes to the practice Of kissing the
book, and on that occasion turns IL into
| AAQiAults NmAAtNtI tue OIlAln Ol inc
/ practice. there can be no doubt that
kissing the book was the ceremony that
usually accompanied the taking of an
oath in an English court CT justice in
| the seventeenth century But in 1861
| there occurred a case which is of some
| importance. II appears that on a jury
| trial Dr. Owen, vice-chancelor of Ok
ford University, being called as a wit
ness. refused to be sworn in the usua
way, by laying his right hand on the
book. and afterwards kissing il, but h'
caused the book to be held open befor'
him. and he raised his right hand. Th'
Jury, doubling what credit they ough
to give TO his oath. the matter was re
| ferred to the chief justice. who rule,
that Or, owen "had taken as good al
oath as any other witness" And thel
the chief Justice added an observation
which in "Cowper's Reports" in Mac
nally on Evidence" and elsewhere. 1
/ misquoted as follows: 'If I were to
sworn I would kiss the book" Non
that is not at all what the chief justic
said. The words in Siderhn's repor
are these: II dit ST II fuit destre Jure
VOLT deponer sa main dexter sur I
| liver mesme. Thus the chief justic
, says net one word about kissing tn
book-Pall Mall Gazette.
Evening journal., 1898-01-21

Lonand, Of Milford, to Walter Lozier
Hopkins. Of Philadelphia The mar
riage took place on Friday last, Janu-
airy 14th. in Philadelphia
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Hoffman, Of No
1909 Scott street, are rejoicing over the
advent Of fine baby daughter.
Mrs. J. W. Cook is visiting relatives
in Dover.
Mrs. j. Frank Ball entertained her
Sunday school class OF Central Presby-
terian Church at her home. No. 1913
Trenton Place, last night
Miss Cooling is visiting in Harring-
ton
Rev. Miles J. McManus will entertain
a number of clerical friends at Galena,
Md, on January 20, the occasion being
the 9Th anniversary of his ordination
to the priesthood.
George Bissell, of the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company, has gone to
Philadelphia to-day on business.
J. G. Long, Of Clayton, passed through
Wilmington to-day on his way to Phlla-
delphia.
e. s. Short, of Cecilton, Md. was in
this city yesterday.
A. Maxwell, proprietor of the Merritt
House, went to Middletown to-day
w. r. Matthews, of this city, spent
the day in Middletown.
Miss Kate Harrity, of this city, and
Daniel McCullom, of Philadelphia, will
be married next Wednesday. The cere-
mony will be performed by Rev. d. j.
Flynn.
George J. Kloberg's condition con-
tinues TO improve.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. V. Lesley George
entertained Mrs. Lambson. Mr. and
Mrs. John Lambson, Miss Kate Her
bert and Miss Bessie Herbert, of New
Castle, at their home, No. 1912 West
street, last night.