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DONATION TO HARVARD.
Mrs. william Belden Mobiles Gift In
Memory of Her Husband

Cambridge. Mass. Feb. 10.-Th,e sum
of $4,000 has been given to Harvard
University by Mrs William Belden
Noble, of Washington. To endow a lee
tureship in memory of her husband. a
clergyman, in the Protestant Episcopal
Church. and a graduate of the Harvard
class of So. The lectures are intended
to perpetuate the influence of religion
as represented by Phillips Brooks. and
may deal with any subject with which
Christianity has a bearing.
The selection of the lecturers is COM
mitted to seven trustees - President
Eliot, Prof. Peabody, Bishop Lawrence.
DR.. Mackenzie. Dean Hodges. Prof
Allen and Dr. George A. Gordon.
The first course of lectures will be de-
livered in Appleton Chapel on Sunday
evenings during March and April on
the general subject. The message of
Christ to manhood, the first lecture.
will be delivered March 20 by Prof
Allen on the subject of ''Christ's Mis-
sion TO the Individual Man"
Later courses are to be delivered at
TIE Brooks House The lectures are
TO be published Immediately after the
close of each course
The times., 1898-02-11
Cardinal Gibbons at a Fair.

James Cardinal Gibbons visited the
fair in progress at Carroll Hall for the
benefit Of the Shrine of the Sacred
Heart last night. He made no speech.
1t was informally announced that he
suffered from a cold. and he told sew
eral of those to whom he spoke that ne
felt unweIl- Accompanied by Rev Fa-
ther GlOyd. the cardinal made a tour
of the booths, and encouraged the
workers in their efforts TO promote this
charity. The attendance was large and
the patronage generous
The times., 1898-02-11
Centennial Meeting of Chemists.

The centennial meeting Of the Chem
ical Society of Washington was held
last night in the assembly hall of the
Cosmos Club. Papers We're read as fol-
lows: "On Crystal Growth and the ORR
gin of Crystals Writ Tassin: 'IatrO-
Chemistry in 1897" H. G. Bolton: Pas
teur MIX Laboratories" T.. A. de
Schwcjnitz: Pure Food I4egislation,'
III. ". Wiley.
The times., 1898-02-11

Mayor Emery and Miss Emery, Mrs.
John Cammack, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Duvall Gen. and Mrs. Hazen, Mrs.
Jesse B. Wilson, Mrs. Philip Larner,
Rev and Mrs. Albert Osborn. MIS-.
George r Emmons. Mr.. and Mrs. Jar
Wis, the Misses Edwards. and Messrs
Hertford, Adams and Heiston.
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Expects 10 Start rm1nr

Secretary Alger expects to start on
his trip to Fort Monroe tomorrow. He
will leave the city in a special ear at
about 10 o'clock, and will be accom-
panied by Mrs. and Miss Alger and his
persician. DR.. Wood. OF the army.
The times., 1898-02-11
GERNANY,s EMBARGO ON HORSES
A Statement From the German AM
bassador, DR. Won HolIeben.

bassador, DR. Won Holleben.
The German ambassador yesterday
made statement to the Secretary of
State as follows:
Certain declarations of the ROYAL
Prussian minister of agriculture have
evidently been distorted. The minister
in an answer to the Prusssian Diet said
that we had to wait and learn if any
more evidence is furnished of veteri-
nary dangers from the importation of
American horses. Only then in case
such dangers should be proved. would
there be reason to take energetic
measures and to impose a quarantine.
as far as we are entitled"
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and it was near the hour of midnight
when the last curtain fell.
During Thursday afternoon, Mess s.
keene and Hanford visited one of the
high schools and spoke briefly on the
stage and the reading of Shakespeare.
The times., 1898-02-11
Order a Case for Sunday.

Write or phone 2154 and wen send
"a bottles Of our delicious "Champagne''
or Ruby" Lager in unlettered wagons
for ii. Washington Brewing Company.
4th and + sts. ne.
The times., 1898-02-11

Mrs. s. T. Davis, ir.. of Ardsley-on>
theHudson. N. Y. is spending a few
days with her mother, Mrs. A. L. Bar
Der. Both viii be at home this after
noon at Belmont.
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Nothing has been left undone to make
a splendid success of the grand ball of
the Southern Relief Society, which viii
take place at the National Rifles Ar
mory tonight. Arrangements are so
completed as to insure the pleasure and
comfort of every guest. The large
dancing hall Will be decorated in red
and white. and adorned with tropical
plants festoons of garlands and drapery
of the national colors. Supper will be
served in the drill room in the basement
and will be all one could wish for at
most reasonable prices.
The object of this annual ball is to
secure funds for a purely charitable
work. which extends its relief over
wide field of suffering from the needs
of the houseless to the homes of the
needy. where often absolute want is
veiled by seeming comfort. 1t is a
work that appeals strongly to the SYM
pathies of an appreciative and generous
public, and as the balls of the society
are anticipated annually by the fash
ionable world. it goes without saying
that tonight society in all splendor of
dress. youth and beauty will add to the
brilliancy of the scene.
Mrs Odell S. Smith, assisted by her
sister Mrs. Hurley, entertained at
tea on Wednesday afternoon The
young ladies who presided in the tea
room were Hiss Anna Beale Normant,
of Baltimore; Miss Lucy Murray, Miss
Nelly Larner. Miss Ethel Normant and
Miss Mabel Hughes. The reception and
tea rooms We're decorated with palms
and flowers, and an orchestra added to
the enjoyment of the guests by num-
Der of well rendered selections. Among
the guests were Mrs. Jones. wife of
Senator Jones, of Arkansas; Mrs. Albert
Pike. Mr. and Mrs. N p. Grow. Mrs. r.
L.. Hciston. Mr.. and Mrs. j. Al. Hender-
son. Mr- and Mrs. Job Barnard. ex-
The times., 1898-02-11

Miss Clara kirkland's numerous en-
gagements have compelled her to cur
tail a visit to Washington. much to the
regret of friends made during her stay
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The Misses Aylmer will be at home
TINS afternoon, assisted by number of
young friends
The times., 1898-02-11
Infantry starts for Skaguay.

Infantry Starts for Skaguay
Gen. Merriam telegraphs the War De-
partment that he has made arrange
ments to send the four companies of
infantry to Skaguay. Half Will leave
Tacoma on February 16, and the re-
mainder on the 24th.
The times., 1898-02-11

Mrs. William Fl. Daw will not be al
home TO-DAY.
The times., 1898-02-11

The wedding of Miss Antoinette
Woerishoffer and Count Charles Sell
ern- of Austria. was celebrated yester-
day in the Church of the Incarnation
Madison avenue and Thirty-fifIh street
New York.
Bishop Satterlee, Of Washington. per-
formed the ceremony. assisted by the
Rev. William Grosyenor rector of the
church.
The engagement of the your couple
was announced last autumn on the re-
turn of Miss Woerishoffer from Euro
pean trip with her mother.
The count is the only son of Hugo
Seilern, an Austrian nobleman His
mother, prior to her marriage, was
Countess Zaluska, of an old Polish
family. The estates do not devolve on
today's bridegroom, as the father of
the count is the youngest son of his
own family.
The bride wore white satin, the front,
waist and skirt being embroidered. and
the entire gown train bordered with
fiounce of rare Italian lace. waich was
sent to the bride by the counts mother
The counts younger sister Miss
Garcia Woerishoffer. attended her as
maid of honor, and Miss Grace Under
wood, Miss Louise Maynard, Miss Pearl
Underwood. and Miss Eleanor Small
were bridesmaids. The bride was given
away by her uncle, Edward Uhl
Baron Franz Reid Won Reidman. of
the Austrian Legation at Washington.
assisted the count as best man. The
church ceremony was followed by
wedding breakfast at the home ~r the
brides mother, Mrs. Woerishoffer, No.
las West F'ifty-eighth street.
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The Wednesday Cotillion held their
second of a delightful series of dances
at Carroll Institute yesterday evening.
when the cotillion of fifty-five couples
was led by Mr. George 7. Cox and Miss
Kirkland. of Baltimore. the guest Of
Miss Fisher.
The times., 1898-02-11

Miss Rosalie Healey is spending the
season with New York friends
The times., 1898-02-11

Miss Brawner will entertain friends
with black domino party on vaIen-
tines Day
The times., 1898-02-11

Mrs. Richard Award Johnson has is
sued cards for next Tuesday afternoon
from to T.
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Pickford's,
9Th and La. Ave.
a
Healthy
Appetite

makes any kind of food
eatabls, but the pleasure Of
eating is greatly enhanced
when the food is dainty. We
have built up our business
by keeping nothing that is
second grade. The best OBJ
tainable is what we serve you
with-the best and freshest.
| Our prices you can Judge by
the following quotations
compare them with what you
are paying. We ask no
fancy prices, although you
cannot improve Upon our
| goods.
Fancy Elgin Creamery, lb.....23c
! Compound Lard, 1b.......... Sc
! Carolina Rice, Il. b.--..--......... &c
Lemon Cling Peaches, can. .t5c
Cal. Apricots, 2 cans for.----25c
Fancy Table Peaches, IN
heavy syrup, can............t0c
10 lbs. Roll Oats for. r........... 25c
10 lbs. Buckwheat for..........25c
Clover Leaf Butterine, 1b.....-15c
Alaska Salmon, can............ &c
Fancy Sugar Corn, can...... &c
Fancy Mocha and Java
Coffee, H. 25c
Ginger Snaps, lb. b....-.. Sc
Fancy Goldfish, lb.....-. &c
Large, Fat Mackerel, each. .tOc
Old Dominion Whisky, 4 yrs.
old, quart:.......-.-............65c
Old Rye, quart---..5Oc
Pickford's Private Stock, s
yrs. old, quart. t..........-$1. 90
Old Crow, bottle. e.....-9oc
Port Wine, bottle. ....25c
Cal. Sherry bottle. 1e......25c
Sweet Catawha, bottle.....-..25c
Muscatel Wine, bottle ....25c
Blackberry Brandy, bottle. 25c
Rising Wine, bottle. e...........25c |
Clarst Wine, bottle. le......25c |
T. H. Pickford,
9th & La. Ave.
Phone 922.
Constantly on hand, the
choicest Fruits, Vegetables |
and best Poultry at lowest
market prices.
The times., 1898-02-11

Miss May Smith. of Baltimore. is Wis
iting the Misses Joyce.
The times., 1898-02-11

Mrs. Frazier is entertaining Miss Cot
tef1il and Miss Dawson, of Richmond.
The times., 1898-02-11

Mrs. and Miss Teller viii receive this
afternoon from 4 TO at 1851 Rhode
Island avenue.
The times., 1898-02-11

Prof. and Mrs. McGee gave another
or their very delightful receptions last
evening to their guests of honor. Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Eggleston. who are
spending the winter in Washington.
The affair was one of a series of charm
ing receptions. and. as usual. the hun
dred or more guests present were men
and women prominent in literary. social
and scientific fields.
The times., 1898-02-11

Mrs. ID. ". Brown, Miss Brown, and
Mlsss Maize hillingsworth Brown will
be at home today at 1860 Q street
The times., 1898-02-11

A meeting of the general committee
OF the Daughters Of the American Rav0
olution Will be held in the pariors or
wizards Hotel Saturday evening, Feb
ruary y. to consider a few of the inn
poftant matters which are to come be-
lore the next congress. which is to as
seinoie in this city February 2l. All
delegates and visiting members will be
welcome TO the meeting.
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The reception to be given tonight by
the President and Mrs. Mckinley IN thIa
Army and Navy will exceed in brilliancv
all previous state functions of the sea-
son.
The President has also decided to hold
public reception at the Executive Man
SIGN on the evening of February H.
The times., 1898-02-11

Mrs. W. P. Frye held her last recep
ttion of the season yesterday from to
8 O'clock
The times., 1898-02-11

Miss Susan B. Anthony, who has ar
rived IN the city to attend the thirtieth
annual convention of the National Suf-
Irage Association. will be rendered a
reception by Mrs. Clara B. Colby on
saturday evening at S o'clock at 1926
Tenth street northwest
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The fair held last week at Mrs.
Schroeder's house by Miss Emily Ayres
and her little friends netted 50. 20.
which the generous little maids gave
as their united contribution TO the Aid
Association for the Blind.
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Between certain hours
Bet. 9 and 10 a, m.

Ladies derby ribbed vests, in the
usual I5c quality, Will be offered
for ......-- --..............a 12c
The times., 1898-02-11
DINNER TO THE CARDINAL
Archbishop of Baltimore Guest Of
the Postmaster General.
Rev. DIR. Eu:o.,'s BeceEtion-Giss
Aileen KeiI's Afternoon Tea
Southern Relief Society Ball.

Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop Of Bal
! timore, was the guest OF honor last
night at a dinner gwen by the Post
master General and Mrs. Gary.
The decorations of the table We're
red. in Difference to the distinguished
prelate's ecclesiastical rank as a
prince OF the church. and on the name
cards were printed a cardinals scarlet
cap.
The company invited to meet the prel-
/ ate were Justice and Mrs. McKenna,
Judge Advocate General and Mrs. Lie
Der, the Brazilian Minister and Mad
anne Aendonca, the Mexican Minister
and Madame Romero, Mrs. Sheridan
Mr.. de Weckheriin. Mrs. O'Donneil
Capt. McCawley, Mr.. and Mrs. Jones.
of Baltimore, and Miss Madeline Gary
Rev. DR.. Elliott, of Ascension Church,
held reception to the members of his
congregation last mig hit from to II at
the rectory, 111s O street. DIR. Elliott
was assisted in k.s hospltable duties by
MISS Elliott and Mrs. William Elliott,
wife of Representative Elliott, of South
Carolina
The house was beautifully adorned
with palms and flowers, and the can
dies in the refreshment room were
shaded with cameo pink The ladies
who shared the hGnors of the tea table
were Miss Dunn, Miss Porter, Miss
Nellie Elliott, Miss Cromwell. Miss
Holt, Miss Burns, Miss Dabney. Miss
Plant, Miss Mary Miller, Miss English
and Miss Lake
Miss Aileen Kerr was the hostess yes
terday at tea for young people. which
Was one of the daintiest afternoon af-
fairs of the week The young ladies
who aided Miss Kerr in welcoming the
guests We're Miss Elsie Cassels. Miss
Grace Edes. Miss Edna Houston, Mss
Fredericka Leech, Miss Rayinis, and
Miss Madaline Shriver Of Baltimore,
who is visiting Miss Kerr.
The floral decorations of the prettily
appointed tea table were OF red tulips
and the candles buried under crimson
and gold emblazoned shades
Mrs T. De Witt Talmase and the
Misses Talmage will receive this af-
ternoon.
MIS-. Stilson Hutchins entertained
yesterday at reception.
The fair held last week at Mrs.
Schroeder's house by Miss Emily Ayres
and her little friends netted 50. 20
which the generous little maids gave
as their united contribution TO the Aid
Association for the Blind.
The times., 1898-02-11

Mrs T. De Witt Talmage and the
Misses Talmage will receive this af-
ternoon.
The times., 1898-02-11

MIS-. Stilson Hutchins entertained
yesterday at a reception.
The times., 1898-02-11
Bet. 10 and L a. m.

La dies plain white dotted Swiss,
and plain white and plain black lawn
SHIRT wa ists7with detacha bic linen col
lars and cuffS-alsp figured Dercalc and
ma dras shirt wa ists-the 81 and 81 90
YalueS-will pe ofered for. ........RE PC
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Bet. 10 and Il a. m.

A lot OF ladies black kersey lack
ets-fancy stitcn-Teefer effects
will be offered for. .S2.7Q
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been made in the direction for landing.
He thought Capt. Hanker had given this
information, and he had stated that they
were to pursue a south -southeast course.
He had said nothing as to how long they
should steer in that direction. This course
pursued indefinitely would carry them six
points off the coast. This order led the
transport officers generally 10 conclude
that they were TO sail TO Porto Rico and.
as a matter OF fact, the Knickerbocker
did sail thirty-five miles and get lost for
twelve hours on account of the orders,
only coming back when found that none
of the fleet was with him.
Capt Mckay had not completed his tes-
timony when the commission adjourned
for the day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-03
ICE ny THE MONTH.
A Plan That savannah Ice Compa-
nies Might Adopt.

Mes Might Adopt.
There are all kinds of ways of making
a living. Savannah has pressing clubs
that keep ones clothing In order for a
certain monthly stipend and then there
are the kerosene and syrup peddlars who
go round In wagons with their daily sup
ply of light or sweetening
The latest thing, however, is combi-
nation of these two ideas. a plan by which
the family refrigerator is kept fun Of leo
Tor so much per month. The ice man
comes around every day or as often az
lt may be necessary and sees that there
- sufiiciency of ice, and IL there is not
he puts some In. All the barkeepers have
TO do Is 10 have a refrigerator, and the
Ice man does the rest. In Western cities
a moderate sized household is kept cool
or its refrigerator Is for rs cents per
month This plan might be put into OBJ
GRAFTON In Savannah. IL is a good clirn-
ate, In the summer for ice.
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GOOD CITY GOVERNMENT.
Last Day of the National Conference
ON Thnt Suhiect

Indianapolis. Ind. Dec 2.-This was the
last day of the sixth national cQpfeEence
for good city government. The sessions
were confined to papers and their discus
sion.
A paper by DR.. Albert Shaw of New
York on THE City in the United States
the Proper Scope of It's Activity, was read
by H. c. Deming of New York.
AZ the afternoon session Charles Rich
ardson of Philadelphia read papeE on
Municipal Franchises"
Resolutions OF. coincidence on the death
of Col. George Waring of New York We're
appropriately acted on by the executive
committee. The executive committee of
the league has elected O. McClintock Of
Pittsburg and Hector Macintosh of Phila-
delphia members of the committee to fill
vacancies. The committee has received
formal invitations for the nextssIneeting
of the conference from Detroit Nashville,
Milwaukee, Columbus, o.. Syracuse, N. Y,
and st. Paul, MINI. The decision will be
made later
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SPEAKS WELL EoR SAVANNAH. /.
Merchant Eager to Move Here but
Unable TO Get "a Wen Located store.

Merchant Eager to Move Here but
Unable TO Get "a Wen Located store.
A prominent business man Of Wilkes
barre, Pa. is reported as DESTROYS of com
ing to Savannah 70 enter retail business
here on an extensive scale. He paid a
visit to the city short time ago study
ing the trade prospects here critically.
and, incidentally seeking a location The
only thing that deferred him
then from making positive ar
rangements was the inability to
get a suitable store in a good loca-
ton. Yesterdays mail brought letter
from him to leading real estate man en-
gaging him to secure such a store at the
first opportunity.
This said the real estate man, in dis
cussing the matter, mot only shows how
Savannah is regarded by men who visit
il and study the opportunities afforded
here for trade, but also reveals the fact
that, despite some croakers, our business
men have done so well that to-day there
is not a vacant store well located that
can be leased, and / doubt very much If
you could even get one of the local mer-
chants to surrender his store for a reason
able compensationP
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co. II, FORTY-NINTH IOWA.
CorpI. Pcddicord Voices the Conn
pany's Thanks to savannah Ladies.

COrpI. Pcddicord Voices the Conn
pany's Thanks 10 savannah Ladies.
Camp Onward, Savannah, Ca, Dec. l.
Editor Morning News: AS our happiness
was made so manifest on Thanksgiving
by conspicuous smiles on every face of
members of Company 3, Forty-ninth
Iowa, u. S. ", by the hospitality of the
generous ladies' OF Savannah, / wish TO
tender to them, through your paper, in
behalf Of Company Il. our heartfelt
thanks for their kindness so willingly be-
slowed on us in the way Of such an elab-
crate spread" of delicaeies. both pleasing
10 the observing eye and palatable to the
demands of the inner man.
The supply was great and plentiful, and
served right up-to-date. We surely will
never forget this occasion, or the ladies
Of Savannah, for the courtesy shown to
us In each and every particular, and they
have beyond question shown an interest
In the "blue" beyond my expression, and
/ am certain they have found the way
70 reach the hearts of the humble soldiers.
who are In a position to appreciate to
the fullest extent such a delicious dinner
as they spread on our camp tables, and
so earnestly invited us TO partake there
Of by keeping our plates well replenish-
ed. Every letter that goes to our many
dear Iowa homes will relate In the high
est terms of the kind treatment which
has been extended 10 us by the people of
savannah, and will Furthermore describe
the Thanksgiving day as one that will
be fastened deep on our memory, never
10 be forgotten, but will shine foremost
in "reminiscences, stamped deeply by the
hospitality rendered TO us.
We wish to especially thank Mrs. Cope
and the ladies who assisted her in taking
charge Of the feast, and so successfully
filed us up completely for their services
and Kindness rendered In giving such a
royal feast, and 80 beautifully decorating
the tables with roses and chrysanthemums
of many different eolors, which gave the
zephyr a fragrancy of sweetness. and as
the day was a model one In combination
of all, real enjoyment as well as content
mcnt. existed for once during our camp
experience of seven months in the sunny
cline and our only regret Is that we can
not show our gratitude in a more salts
factory manner. However, we will al
ways have complimentary remembrances
for the Savannah ladies'
After feasting (for ] won't say how long
a few appropriate words of thanks were
rendered by Capt. Cotton. which was
heartily Endorsed with three rousing
cheers and a tiger by every member of
the company for the ladies Of Savannah.
Very respectfully. VIM. j. Peddicord.
Corpl Co. b., Forty-ninth Iowa Vol. Inf.
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FLoRIDA's TAX VALUATIONS.
They show Net Falling on OF
Nearly 81 100000.

Nearly 81 100000.
Tallahassee, Fla. Dec. Flax books
recently received at the controllers office
gives the following figures relative to tax
valuations;
Hamilton county, assessed valuation for
1898, 81, 1877 5S1, a decrease of $67, 400 as COM
pared with 1897.
BreVard, assessed valuation, 50, sos, S51, a
gain of $51, IA over 1897
Calhoun, assessed valuation, $61S5S7 a
gain of SOB over 1897
The total loss in thirty-six counties is
81, esq., l1, and the aggregate gain $776. 49S,
making a net falling off, as compared
with 1897 of $9040lS.
The case of the state against William
Carly, indicted for murder was taken
up to-day A jury was secured and the
evidence is being taken
L. Holland and Jerre johnson of Levy
county, charged with illegally selling whis-
ky, have been held for the February term
of the United States Court by Commits
sioner Hodges.
For more than month it has been un-
derstood that the First Florida Regiment
would be mustered out tomorrow. but to-
day the matter is all in doubt, and no one
knows when the boys will be set free
in the absence of paymaster and pay roll.
Their pay win cease after tomorrow,
but the soldiers will receive rations as
long as they are detained In camp.
The First Florida officers gave hop at
the armory last night The band is to-
night giving a farewell concert at Leon
Park, complimentary to the people of Tai
lahassee.
Mrs Alexine Hall of savanhah is
guest at the home of Col Raymond Cay.