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The times., 1898-08-03
GuNNER's MATE THOMPSON.
A Washington Boy Tells of His Ex-
perience on the Texas.


perience on the Texas
Vista Thompson, chief gunner's mate
on the battleship Texas. has obtained
leave of absence from his ship. now in the
dry dock at the Brooklyn navy yard, TO
visit his bereaved mother, Mrs. Gladys Ia
THOMPSON. who mourns the death OF
her husband. who died week ago.
Col. John l. Thompson was veteran OF
the civil war and an author of consider
able note. his last book, Common Sense
in Government" bearing upon the SUD-
ject of bimetallism.
Vista Thompson was originally Wash
ington boy until he enlisted in the navy
in 1891. He has been repeatedly promoted
until now he has the honor of being the
youngest chief gunners mate in the ser
vice.
Capt. Philip has written a letter to
the Navy Department. asking to have Mr..
Thompson promoted TO the position oil
gunner for meritorious conduct while at
his post of duty in front of Santiago, but
the department has desired that. he must
wait until ne is of eligible age for the po-
sition, which will not be until August
next.
Mr.. Thompson, who was seen yesterday
by Times reporter, says there was noth-
The times., 1898-08-03
KINGS PALACE, Dept.
si2-si4 Seventh ST. us Market so,cs

cleaning plant will be necessary before the
Concho is in a fit condition TO receive any
more men, he said. .and when this is
done the ship may 60 The conditions on
her lower decks are vile and il is a Won
der how so many fever patients got
through the voyage. The systems of the
men whom l detained on the Concho yes
terday l found. upon examination. were
so undermined that 1t was a serious aues-
ton until this morning whether we could
move one-third Of their number through"
Or. Carpenter sent word 10 the shore
that the patients were rallying wonder
fuiiy and that he now hopes to escape
without single death
The times., 1898-08-03
Steamer Manchester for Marshall
Hall and Indian Head

Now that the mines" are out of the
way, the usual large crowds of seasons
past escape the heat of the city and en-
JOY sail TO Marshall Hall and Indian
Head on the palatial steamer Charles
Manchester It's pretty sight when the
steamer leaves her wharf. The decks are
filled with pretty girls in light fluffy
gowns, and Washingtons most popular
beauX. in linen or flannel suits, make a
bright picture, all with happy faces. and
merry ripples of laughter can be heard
on every side. Everybody who goes to
Marshall Hall and Indian Head has
good time. Dancing at the Hall is as
popular as ever. The boat leaves Seventh
Street wharf for Marshall Hall and In
dian Head at $50 p. m. and at 10 a. m.
and 2:3e p. m. for Mount Vernon and Mar
shall Hall. Fare, round trip, 25c.
The times., 1898-08-03

stroyed by fire yesterday and gooo u'ii,
ner ruined. The whole regiment aiuo"
in extinguishing the flames. =,
The officers of the Fourth missouri WIN
give a dance at Vienna, Va, on FRIDAY
night. The affair is in charge or Lieut.
Merrine. Company A, and Lieut.. Cofoy'
Company l.. D,,.,
Gen. Graham visited the Second Divi-
sion hospital yesterday and ordered sup
plies for the wards which were lacking
in cots, etc. -,
The provost guards will be allowed nan
ammunition in future, as many OF mem
have been thumped by toughs Ihe ne"
orders are to fire after the third warning.
The times., 1898-08-03

Platt is understood 20 rear tne eIsSt "a
Roosevelts nomination. That redoutable
warrior is nos popular with the saloon
keepers of New York city--a balance of
power on election day.
But Col. Astor has never given any in
dication that he covets political honors.
Herein he differs from his cousin. William
Waldorf, now a resident of London and
proprietor of the Pail Mall Gazette The
latter was a member Of the New York
Assembly and later made a hot fight for
Congressional honors. being defeated by
Roswell T. Flower. 1t was a case of dia-
mond cut diamond. Both gentlemen were
millionaires and the stories still current
in New York as 10 the amount of money
each expended in the canvass are almost
heart-brealSing. Astor got a save for his
defeat in the shape of an appointment as
minister to Italy by President Arthur He
lived in Rome nearly four years and
never really came back to America as a
permanent resident He is a literateur
has taste for the fine arts, writes nov
els and affects contempt for the plain
people Col. Astor is q different type of
man. His taste runs to mechanics: he
has invented useful machinery, knows
how TO drive an engine and does carpen-
Try WCfh dS wen dS any man
joiner. He is much fonder of men than
he is of books, and as a judge of human
nature has few superiors. He failed TO
get his degree at Yale, some say because
he couldn't pass the examination, others
say because he didn't care for sheep
skin, anyway.
'T am only common sailor" said a
Jackie" belonging to the St. Paurs crew
to a Times man last night, but / can
tell you for sure that our ships down in
West Indian waters are in bad shape.
Notwithstanding the fact that very few
Spanish shells have struck them. left
there three weeks ago and l know what
am talking about The bottom of every
vessel in the service needs cleaning. The
grass and barnacles accumulate great
deal faster in that region than in this.
don't mean to say that the ships will not
be abundantly able TO do the work cut
The times., 1898-08-03

out 1Or lneln, Dul all tlIe SdHe II NOuiu ue
better if most of them could be docked.
1t is asserted that one of the first bills
which will be introduced in the third ses-
sion of the Fifty-ffth Congress will be one
to give each soldier who enlisted in re-
sponse to the cali for volunteers a bounty
of 500. The idea of Congressman Hull
chairman of thes Committee on Military
Affairs, who will father the measure, it
is said, is to equalize matters between the
army and the navy. The sailors have
Jared well in this var. Less than dozen
of them have been killed. and they have
had comfortable shelter, while the land
troops lay drenched to the skin for days
under a tropical sun and were exposed to
the fire of the enemy in two hard-fought
battles. To pay-such bounty as the
chairman has in mind would require an
appropriation of s26, Ooo0 coo. There will be
opposition to it, of course, but there will
be a strong sentiment in favor of its
passage.
''Prince Bismarck had a real fondness
for German-Americans." declared Repre-
sentative Bartholds, of Missouri. recently,
in conversation with a Times reporter. 81
left Germany when l was young man,
came to America and entered upon a
newspaper career. I was very successful
and finally was elected to Congress. Nat
urally. had a desire to visit the father
land, which I did He received me with
great cordiality: dined with him and his
family and we had an extended talk about
America. The prince was much interested
in the subject of emigration from Ger
many to America, and when assured by
me that, though loyal to our adopted ooun
try. the Germans here still had an affec
ton for the fatherland. he seemed
pleased
The times., 1898-08-03
From 10 to I 1.
3Oc Ladies', Drawers, 2Ic

Ladies' Umbrella Drawers, trimmed
with embroideries and lace; also tucked
FOR one hour.--.
sl.25 Ladies' Umbrella Skirts. trimmed
with embroidery and one row of insert
ing. For one hour. ur........................6Sc CSC.
25c. Ladies' Ribbed Vests, trimmed and
crocheted with silk; also silk ribbon. For
one uOuE ...-..-.-....--....-...--.- .lvC
19c. Ladies' Vests, in pink and blue.
crochet and ribboned. For one hour. SC.
u 1-2c. Turkish Towels, 15x3. For one
25c to 40c Taffeta Ribbons, I2c-
Plain and Moire Taffeta Ribbons 3 TO
inches wide. Warranted pure silk and the
best quality of the kind on the market.
Pink, blue. white. cream and all the pop
ular shades. 40s and SOS Full pieces.
75c Trimmed Sailors, I7c,
The most fashionable shapes Of the sea-
son. In plain or rough straw. Wide or
narrow brims. Splendid styles and splen-
did qualities. Worth all the way up 10
75c. For this ........................I7 lie.
s3 T.. n. Skirts, S1.39.
p. X. F'lounce Skirts. trimmed with
braid. ExceIlently made. generously wide.
hang perfectly For this hour ... 81 50
The times., 1898-08-03
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK

Don't give snefn tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food called GRAIN-0? 1t 10
OF coffee. The more Grain-O you give the
children the more health you distribute
Through their systems. Grain-O is made OF
pure grains, and when properly prepared
Ia stes like the choice grades OF coffee, but
costs about one-quarter as much. A IL grocers
cell &c. ] 90 and ESQ sa37-f
The times., 1898-08-03
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Secretary of State Day is on another
brief visit to Atlantic City wnere Mrs.
Day has been the guest of one of the
beach front hotels for several weeks. The
Secretary Will remain at the resort for a
day or TWO longer and later in the month
will rejoin Mrs. Day for a week or ten
days rest
The times., 1898-08-03
Deadly Grudge-

(From the Chicago News)
''You and Briggins don't seem TO be very good
friends any more.
s'No; he is a wolf in sleeps clothing
why what did he ever DO 10 make you con-
ceiye such an opinion of him?''
''Made me believe l ought 10 take my BIZ
cycle apart for the purpose of cleaning it.
The times., 1898-08-03

Col. Zermoloff. the military attache a2-
pointed by the Gar 10 watch the progress
of the war. has returned from Santiago
and Is now one of the social lions at Mar
ragansett Pier.
The times., 1898-08-03

Mrs. r. X. Evans and Mrs. Alexander
Sharp, jr., are among the Washingtonia-
at CaprOn Springs AT the card party
given by Mrs. Henry at her cottage Mon
day evening Ars Evans captured the first
lady's prize.
The times., 1898-08-03
Kings Palace Department Store.
Hour Sales Today.

Time is money indeed to you at Kings
Palace today. for during the stated
hours we have cut such large slice of
our already low prices that the saving is
almost as much as the price that is left.
The times., 1898-08-03

Mrs. Stone wife OF Lieut. Stone. who is
now in Cuba. IS among the large and de-
lightful colony of WashingtOnians who
are passing the season enjoyabiy al "a
prom Springs
The times., 1898-08-03

Postmaster General Smith escaped from
his official cares for a brief holiday a day
or two ago. which he spent with Mrs
Smith. who is spending the season at
Capron Springs.
The times., 1898-08-03

Rev. DR. Eaton and Mrs Eaton left yes
terday for Old Orchard Beach. Me. They
will return about September 10.
The times., 1898-08-03

The Misses Johnson OF Vermont Ave-
nue. have been enjoying the Summer at
Atlantic City. Master Albert johnson is
a guest of Mrs Frank c. Carpenter a.
her Summer home in LOudoul County,
Va.
The times., 1898-08-03

Representative and Mrs NJ d. kulp
are now at Eagles Mere. in the mount
aims of Pennsylvania
The times., 1898-08-03

Mrs. Godoy. wife Of the first secretary
OF the Mexican legation. and children left
yesterday 10 spend the remainder of the
season at Long Branch
The times., 1898-08-03

Col. and Mrs. Hammond left Saturday
for Europe 10 spend the remainder OF ths
summer and Autumn in travel abroad
The times., 1898-08-03

Mr.. a. NJ Lothrop, who has been spend
ing portion Of the Summer with rs
family at a quaint cottage near Paul
Smiths in the Adirondaeks. has returned
TO the city for few days, but viii short
Iy go back 10 his picturesque quarters.
Mr.. Lothr5o has recently purchased
tract of land near Falls Church, Va. on
which there is a large and time honored
house He will add modern r0nveniences
TO the old fashioned architecture. and
when completed there will be few sum
ner residences near the Capital more
efsuying than Upton Hill. the name OF
Mr.. Lothrop's new home.
The times., 1898-08-03
81 Crash skirts. 2ac.

Genuine Imported All-linen Crash. well
made, fully wide, with deep hem 75c and
81 are the usual prices. For this hour. 26c.
The times., 1898-08-03

Senator and Mrs. Hansbrough are at
their home in North Dakota
The times., 1898-08-03
Weei-End b. & o. Seashore Excur-
sfOns

Beginning June "a to Atlantic City. Cape
May, Sea Isle City and Ocean City. N. ].
Tickets good. going. on 1000 a. M and
12:o5 noon trains. Fridays and Saturdays.
valid for return until Tuesday following.
at rate of S.. w&f-tose9
The times., 1898-08-03

The dance postponed by the Mount
Pleasant Athletic Club from last Wedaes-
day will take place tonight az $50 O'Clock.
The times., 1898-08-03

Judge McCammou has Joined Mrs. Nc
Cannon and their daughters at Buen1
Vista Springs.
The times., 1898-08-03

19c Table Oilcloth in colors. including
white. For one hour .12 l-2c.
15c Ladies' P. X. Band Bows. IN white
only. For one hour. ur.......................9c.
75c Children's Null Trimmed Straw
Crown Hats. in all colors. For one
The times., 1898-08-03

The Misses Patten have gone 10 Bar
Harbor for the remainder Of the Summer.
The times., 1898-08-03

Mr. and Mrs. a D Hazen have gone foc
a months visit 10 Atlantic City.
The times., 1898-08-03
From q to 3.
15c All-Linen Collars, Sc

Ladies All-linen Collars in many styles
to select from. For one hour
25c Mems All-siik Neckwear in Four-in-
Hands and Tecks. All light colors. For
one hour . 70 %
The times., 1898-08-03

The Austrian Minister. Baron HengeI-
muller. is the guest of Mrs James +.
Parker at his cottage at Newport
The times., 1898-08-03

Mrs. Breckenridge and her son. Lieut..
EtheIbert ID. Breckenridge. left the city
Yesterday for the Warm Springs of Nir-
g.inia. Lieut.. Breckenridge IS home on
sick leave. having contracted malarial
fever during the Santiago campaign and
the trip is made for the benefit of his
health. Gen Breckenridge has gone to
Camp Thomas TO take command Of ths
troops there.
The times., 1898-08-03
50 to S5 Trimmed Hats at Ssc

Delightful styles in all shades and col
ors. Most rich and dainty creations.
Made to sell at IS. 81 ard s. Your pick
for this hour .... SSc
The times., 1898-08-03
$50 sash Ribbons. .ec.

The finest of pure silk sash ribbon.
to 10 inches wide. White cream. pink or
blue. Extraordinarily good quality.
Really worth 81 and S1.50 For this
The times., 1898-08-03
IOc Ribbons. Sc.

All-silk Ribbons of extra fine quality
Gros Grains. Sstins and Fancy Ribbons.
TO inches wide. All shades and coIOrs.
These Ribbons are every thread pure
silk and worth 3Jc TO soc. For this
hour ..............-. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
10c Toilet Soaps. all coIors, highly per
fumed. For this hour .......5c SC
The times., 1898-08-03
MANILA, SHOWING THE CITY WALL.

out for them, but all the same 1t would be
better if most Of them could be docked."
The times., 1898-08-03

Platt is understood 20 fear the effect OF
Rooseyelts nomination. That redoutabie
warrior is nos popular with the saloon
keepers of New York city--a balance of
power on election day.
The times., 1898-08-03
s3 p. n. skirts, s1.38.

p. X. Flounce Skirts. trimmed with
braid. ExceIlently made. generously wide.
hang perfectly. For this hour 81 3
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
RALLY OF THE
 VOLUNTEERS FOR
 ACTIVE SERVICE
ReoularS and GuardSmen on the Coast Ready and AnxlOuS
 to Take the Field.

Stockton this afternoon a carload or tents. poles, iron frames for silhouette targets and other military necessities arrived from Fresno on the southern Pacific and were moved into a vacant vacant place under the armory. mere are two styles of silhouette targets. lhey are of the shape and size of a man aiming a gun standing up, ana aIso kneeling, and are designed to perfect marksmen in shooting at real men III battle.
 PALO ALTO. May 5.-Captain Jack Brunton of the track team mas dn- nounced intention of enlisting ana VIII leave the university tomorrow 10 join Company K, First Regiment, N. G. C-l Brunton has had the war spirit TOT some time but has delayed enIlstlnB in the hope of making cavalry troop being an expert horseman. The depdr- ture of student volunteers to-day mas tened Brunton's decision and persuaded him to join a company composed large ly of fellow collegians.
 SAN DIEGO, May 5.-Company B. Seventh Regiment, N. G. C., captain Dodge, left at 1:45 p. m. for Los An geles to join the regiment en route TOT San Francisco, eighty-nine men oelng taken. Immense enthusiasm was man1- fested They were escorted to the de- pot by the G. A. R. and Confederate veterans and school children.
 REDLANDS, May 5.-The greatest enthusiasm prevails at Redlands this evening, preparatory to the oepdrtu of volunteers, formerly Company C.i The city is profusely decorated and anvils and cannon resound throughout the city. The soldier boys leave at 5 o'clock tomorrow morning. Elaborate preparations have been made to see them off Of the 1f5 taking physical. examination eighty-four passed. All are young and spirited and filled with patriotic enthusiasm. Captain Bfggin will command the company.
 BAKERSFIELD. May 5.-Company c is ready and awaiting orders Or. ders are expected in the next twenty four hours. Captain Cook has been rendered the commission of lieutenant in the heavy artillery of California. He has refused the offer, preferring to re-. main commander of Company G, Q po- sition he has occupied for the past six years.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06

weeks been almost entirely remodeled and has all the up to date appliances in electrical works and mode of work ing her batteries. She is now lying at the wharf in the dark gray color with smoke issuing from the stacks, as the engines are being turned and the cleo tric lights burned. The other night the great searchlights were turned on long after 10 o'clock and lit up the buildings in Vallejo like ghostly ap- partitions.
 WASHINGTON, May 5.-Captain H. Glass has been detached from the navy yard at Mare Island. where he was in command of the Pensacola, and as- signed to command 'immediatel-" the Charleston. This cruiser is expected to convoy the relief expedition to Commo- dore Dewey at Manila.
 The following officers were ordered to report immediately on board the Charleston for duty:
 Passed Assistant Surgeon A. Faren- holt, from the naval hospital at Mare Island; Surgeon F. Rogers; Lieutenant Commander Blocklinrar, from Mare Island: Lieutenant w s. Brauners- reuther, from Mare Island yard: Lieu tenant P. M. Bostwick, from Mare Island yard; Naval Cadet C. l.. Leiper from the Franklin; Acting Carpenter J. F. Gill, frOk1 Mare Island yard; Ma val Cadet J. O. Bissell, from the Yer mont; Lieutenant c. R. Slocum. from the Patterson; Chief Engineer R. w Gait. from the Mare Island yard: Lieu tenant R. E. Contz. from the Patter- son: Passed Assistant Engineer J. E. McKenn, from the AIbatross: Cadet A w. Marshall. from the Vermont
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06
IS TN COMMISSION
 AT MARE ISLAND
An Interesting Ceremony at the Navy Yard in Which Sailors
 Are Joined by Civilians.

VALLEJO, May 5.-The United States cruiser Charleston was placed in commission this morning at the navy yard by Captain J. J. Brice, U. s. N, who has just been assigned as captain of the yard. AS soon as the ship was turned over to Captain Henry Glass, U. S. N, the commander of the ship. the Independence band, as the flags were unfurled, played Hail Colum- bia'' and other patriotic airs. Then cheer upon cheer was given for the flag, the Charleston, and lastly for the commanding officer, Captain Henry Glass.
 The sight was stirring and had never before been witnessed at Mare Island. The officers, as we'll as the entire crew and many civilians assembled on the wharf, joined in the loud huzzas.
 The band furnished more music, the flags waved to the breeze, and soon the crew, to the number of 2SO. were as signed to watches and divisions, and life aboard ship at once began. It will be but very short time before the Charleston is loaded with coal, pro- visions, medical stores, ammunition and all the appurtenances that go to make up a great fighting machine that will have no peer in Asiatic waters.
 The officers who have so far been se- lected for the ship are well versed and trained in the art of modern warfare, and either in maneuvering ship or training a gun are equal to any emer- gency that might arise. The crew has been selected with great care.
 The cruiser has during the past six
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-06

J. G. Cox of this city, one of the most prominent shipping men on the coast, has an astounding theory to advance in regard to the failure of Commodore Dewey to report the news of his vic tory over the Spaniards at Manila. It will be remembered, Captain Cox says, that the American fleet arrived in the harbor at Manila in the darkness. Get ting past the formidable batteries on the islands of Meriveles and Caballo, which stand at the mouth of the har- Dor, and the fortresses of Telago and San Jose points Gn the north side and LimboneS on the south side, without damage, they encountered no subma- rine mines, for it would be most diff cult to lay them there, the channel be- ing about 2400 feet deep and the tide very swift one.
 After entering the harbor which, save for about three miles of shoal in front of the city proper, is free from menaces, Dewey undoubtedly steamed toward the Spanish fleet, which would Captain Cox said, either engage the squadron or run for shelter beneath the guns in the smaller harbor of Cavite To judge from the reports received they must have adopted the former plan with the disastrous results to the Spanish already chronicled.
 There is always a large fotilla of merchantmen in the harbor and Dewey, Captain Cox says, after returning from the first engagement would undoubted- ly shelter behind these from the shells of the forts while he repaired and re- turned to the attack. He would be obliged to be ever moving to escape the fire from any land batteries. Captain Cox is of the opinion that
 
 reduce the forts at the mouth of the barbor ere he can get out, for until the guns there are silenced they would make frightful havoc should the fleet attempt to leave the harbor. This is the reason the news of the victory has not reached Honrkong, Captain Cox says, notwithstanding the fact that DC Tt is but $50 miles away for none of the vessels are able to get out with the news. Manila Harbor, Captain Cox says is very unsafe at this time, as the monsoon season is about beginning. Should storms arise now they would add greatly to the peril of the American fleet.
 Describing the various Notifications, Captain Cox says Cavite is well con- structed fortress and quite imposing in appearance It mounts large number of guns, but they are not of a very modern type. Manila is surrounded by land batteries, which are intended, however, more for land use than for guard from attacks by sea, that work being left to Cayite and the other forts. Meriveles-or Corregidor, as 1t is some times called-the island fort two miles from the north shore at the mouth of the harbor, is sixty-two feet high and mounts ten guns, but, as at Cavite, these are not modern. Caballo a small island near by with lighthouse has four guns.
 The three fortresses on the north shore are we'll fortified and carry a large number of guns. These, as we'll