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The times., 1898-12-14
ADMIRAL AND VICE ADMIRAL
House Committee ON Naval Affairs
Recommends the Two Gradc5.

An admiral and vice admiral of the
navy of tire United States are probably
to be appointed by the President acting
with the advice and consent of the Sem
ate.
The House Committee on Naval Affairs
yesterday decided to report favorably
bill creating the two grades and provid-
ing that when they should become va
cant by the death of the officers pro-
NOTED to them, they should lapse. No
hint or suggestion was given as to whom
the House expected would be promoted.
The committee also reported favorably
a bill authorizing the Secretary of the
Navy to sell such ships of the auxiliary
navy as he might see fit 10 dispose of.
Ii will be interesting to see how much
these have declined in cost in the few
months that have elapsed since the Gov
ernmeut paid for them.
The times., 1898-12-14
Senate VIII Rntify.

The President and the Republican Lead
ers in the Senate are not worried over
the threats of the opposition to the peace
treaty. 1t is believed by the Administra-
ton that the prompt ratification of the
treaty will be had. and that it will be
ratified before March, so that there will
be no necessity for an extra session on
this account. A poll of the Senate taken
by the Administration shows that the
peace treaty viii secure the necessary
votes for ratification, and If Il poll of
vorite beer of the people Heurich's Maer-
zen. Senate. Extra Pale and Lager would
lead all others. Heurich's is recognized
as the standard beer. and it is called for
and drank by everybody If You wish a
case of Washington's most popular beer,
phone 63i. Arlington Bottlins Company
for Il case of Heuriohs.
The times., 1898-12-14

be almost impossible, If not quite SO. to
get as favorable a concession from those
countries again. The 10000 that was
provided to be paid to this company was
not bonus, he said. but the surveys
and excavations already made had cost
in actual money si,50o1e0. and the United
States would get the benefit of this.
He then challenged Senator Turpie to
bring forward any evidence or instance
wherein the Maritime Canal Company
had ever asked assistance from the
United States, or been guilty of any
dishonest or dishonorabie dealings.
The times., 1898-12-14
PROTECTING COP YRIGHTs.
House Committee on Patents Report
the Mitchell ELL

The House Committee on Patents yes
terday decided to report favorably the
bill for the protection of photographers
and newspapers introduced in the House
last session by Representative Mitchell,
of New York.
The bill is intended to modify the un-
expectedly crushing effect of the law for
the protection of copyrights on pictures
by setting some limit to the tremendous
penalties that may now be exacted.
Hereafter the total fine exacted for in
The times., 1898-12-14

Pure Fool RiIJ.

The House Committee on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce has taken up the
pure food bill introduced by Representa-
tive Brosius of Pennsylvania at the
last session. 1t heard a committee from
the Agricultural Department and from
the Pure Food Congress. on the subject
yesterday, and made the bill continuing
order for the meeting next Friday.
The times., 1898-12-14
Secretary AIEer Henrd.

A brief meeting of the Senate sub-com-
mittee of the Committee on Appropria-
tions was held yesterday to give Secre-
tary Alger. Assistant Secretary Melkle-
john and Chief Clerk Tweeda!e an oppor-
tunity to make recommendation concern
ing the estimates carried in the war de-
ficiency bill Secretary Aiger. it is said,
wants immediate action on the bill.
The times., 1898-12-14
MR.. HEPBURN's RESOLUTION.
To Prevent Any Acquired Territory
- From Becoming States.

Representative Hepburn. of Iowa, yes
terday introduced a joiSt resolution to
amend the Constitution of the United
States. and commended it 10 the con-
siderat ton of the Committee on Judiciary,
as follows:
Resolved by the Ssnate and House OF Represen-
tatives of the United States Of America. in Con
gress assembled (two-thirds Of each House con
curing therein). That the following amendment
10 the Constitution of the United States lie pro-
posed to the legislatures of the several States.
which, when ratified by the legislatures in three
fourths of said States. shall become and be 3
part OF said Constitution, namely:
ARTICLE XVI.
No new State the territory OF which not a
part OF the United States and under its iuris-
diction and sovereignty the first day of Jan
uary ammo Domini eighteen hundred and ninety
eight shall be admitted into the Union unless
three-fourths of the members elected TO each
House OF Congress shall vote attirmatiyely for
such admission.
This amendment would, of course, end
all chance of Hawaii or any of the
other recent acquisitions becoming States
of the Union.
The times., 1898-12-14

DIR. Henry's Cough Syrup cures
coughs and all bronchial affec-
tions which this weather is pro-
ducing. AT all druggists, 15c.
The times., 1898-12-14
SPECIAL NOTICE.

MERGENTHALER LINOTYPE Govt
PANY. NEW YORK. December Il. 1sgs-
AT meeting of the Board of Directors
held this day, a regular quarterly dIvi-
dend of two and half per cent. and an
extra dividend of two and a half per cent
were declared, payable on and after De-
cember 81 1898, to the stockholders OF rec
ord on SATURDAY, DECEMBER II. lsSS
at l o'clock y. m.
The transfer books will close on SAT-
URDAY. DECEMBER H. 1S9S. at 1 O'Clock
p. m and reopen on TUESDAY. JAN
UARY 3. 1899. at 10 O'Clock a. m
FRED'K j. WARBURTON
del4-2t Treasurer.
SPECIAL NOTICE.-The annual meeting
of the stockholders, for the election of
directors of the Lincoln National Bank.
will be held TUESDAY. JANUARY 10.
1929. at their banking house, between the
hours of L a. m. and 2 o'clock p. m
F. \. STIER, Cashier.
de1o,1417,21. ai2S3 81 ja9,79
A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
of The National Metropolitan Fire In
surance Company of the District of Co.
lumbia Will be held on the 9th day Of
December, 4. D. 1898. for the election OF
directors. Polls open at u m. and close
at l o'clock p. IN. SAM CROSS. Secy.
no29-tf.em
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
Mrs. Gould Likes Yellow.

Mrs. Gould affects Gainsboro yell
lows. A good example Of gown after
the style of this painter, worn at Dor
mer's reception, was of vicuna cloth OF
n delicate shade OF orange color.
Round the hem of the skirt was a
band of black and gold Italian braid
point. The vest was of black silk COW
cred with the lace. A small jacket OF
the cloth came down TO meet high
shaped belt of the lace; the sleeves
were large and pulled with lace epaui-
ctts and cuffs But pre-cminently
smart and recherche are Mrs. Could
Yachting gowns. The harbor of Cowes
shows many beautiful yachting toilets,
but among all the titled danes OF
fashion none are more tastefully
dressed than the hostess of the Alta
lanta. All her gowns and hatbands
are Tainted or embroidered with the
word ATLANTA. and her monogram and
yachting ensign. Mrs. Gould wears
often very becoming red linen yacht
ing kress over a loose blouse of black
satin, EN- broidered with the Atalanta
flag. Another handsome white linen
sailor costume is made with a blue
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

Tramr-Thanllce mum That is the
best meal I've had for two days. But
] knew d get good feed here
IIousekeeper-lo on did? l. there any
mark on my fence?
Nom. Marks don't go any more.
People rubs EN- out. or paints EN-
over
Then how did you know"
Il hate to give away the secrets Of
the perfesh. mum.
"Then, I'll make you an offer. Tell
me how you knew you'd get good
meal here, and I'll give You another
every time you pass through the town. ="
That's fair, mum. knew by the
appearance of the yard
"Thc yard.
"Yes, mum 1t has "A mussed up,
slipshod look as if the folks was the
shiftless sort that's too lazy To keep
themselves from bcin fooled by any
vaga bond that comes along. Good day.
mum.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
The Hall.

The hall is the most important part
of the modern home and il often the
most artistic portion OF the house \
new style seat for a dark hall corner
is the red and gold priests chair. dis
played in a well-known Japanese inn
porter's store window. 1t can not be
said 10 be very comfortable, but as a
curio ana novelty it i quite the
thing. Book cases arc now thought to
be invaluable additions TO the "liva-
blencss' Of the hall. The newell post
has gone through all sorts of trans
formations, from marvel of scroll
work 10 a pedestal for jar or lamp.
The pretticst stairways have broad
platform landing raised a few steps
above the floor. the best Of places for a
statue, rubber plant or tall jardiniere
of flowers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

il Is not probable that Ii score or more
these vehicles will shortly be put into
10 active operation. Time was when
the toll bar was one of the most for
midable obstacles to the road steamer,
but this is gone, and the chief diff
cXlty now is the man with the red
flag who has to proceed every mechan-
icully propelled vehicle using the high
ways OF this country. Electrical en-
thusiasts refuse to admit that the red
flag statute applies to their special
type of motor, but If forced to the adj
mission that there is possibility of
the act rs it stands at present getting
in the way of the new conveyance they
content themselves with the remark,
$50 much the worse for the statute. "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
Railroad Telephones.

In France the management of some
of the railroad companies think of re-
placing the telegraph 10y the telephone,
even for the transmission of important
orders There are some railroads
with light traffic where the telephone
Is already used. but the entire substi'
tuition of the telephone would be ditli
cult. The single iron conductors used
for telegraph would not be suitable,
and il would be necessary 20 establish
special telephone lines with double
wires On the Ninccnnes railroad, in
the stations between Paris Bastile and
La Narenne, which are at distances %
about one mile, at signal by telc-
graph the telegraph wires are con-
nectcd with the telephone instruments
and are thus made available for
an extended telephone inter
course The arrangement gives
excellent results The Northern
railway of France has established
on trial telephone stations on the open
road along some of its main lines,
through which assistance can Oe sum
moncd from the stations in case of ac-
cident. The stations are equipped
with telephone receivers. Portable
telephone instruments are in use on
some small French roads. The large
Austrian railroads use field telephone
instruments of the Gat-inger system,
which in II few minutes can be con-
nec'ed with the telegraph wires at
any point, their use not interrupting
the telegraphic communication. I'm
der favorable conditions conversation
is possible at a distance up TO thirty
enc miles. Ia England telephone con-
rect;on between block signal stations
is common. ON the seven large French
railroads there were in use in January.
1898, about l.2l0 telephones, against
800 telegraph stations.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
scored bv the Politicians.

My first invention, replied Thomas
Edison. when asked about il. was a
vote recorder had witnessed the
frauds that went on at political meet
ings and thought thatif could do away
with some Of it | would he doing man
kind favor. | went TO work and in
vented a system 10y means of which
each member of Il legislative body
could. by moving switch on his desk
to right or left. register his name on a
sheet of paper under the yeas or
nays The paper in the machine
would of course be ont OF reach. but in
full view of the audience | took 1t TO
n convention and TO some politicians.
Well they would not even look at it.
and far from considering it benefit
to the country. they said it would be-
come curse, for it would take away
the only power the minority party
would have in meeting. ! made up
my mind never TO invent anything the
public did not want, and | have held
strictly to that rule ever since"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
Rusty Leather Furniture.

Dealers say that leather covered
it is genuine, but dealers do not know
all Leather furniture does get rusty.
To brighten it up rub il briskly with a
sponge wrung out of clean, strong
soapy water and dry rapidly in the sun
Then take a flannel cloth, wet with
coal oil and rub the leather brisl<ly
and long time. Leave in the air for
a lime and the odor will soon pase
away.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
Ills Great scheme.

Il have scheme, said the man of
ideas
you always have, said his friend.
Yes, but this is good one. 1t is
worth millions. and if you'll advance
me half dollar to get pork and
beans dinner, III let YOU in IN the
ground floor
The other he>itatingly handed over
the half dollar.
Nov. what's your scheme, said he
why, I'm going to the west and
show the people how to build cyclone
proof cities.
How viii you make them cyclone
proof
why, I'll build them all on wAcsls,
So when the people see a cycl ne con-
ing. they can hitch a COUP, oil trac-
ton engines to them and pull them
out of the way.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

contest that takes place saturday.
cat the Office. John, my boy,
Parker is sick. You'll have to look
after things in the mill for a while.
John-Why, surely father. There's
our bicycle meet tomorrow, and the
shooting match Wednesday, and my
football games with the kiciiers the
rest Of the week. I'm ten days or so, if
the weather isn't good for sports ! will
be at your service.
The fond parents held an experience
meeting the same evening and wonder
what the world is coming to.-TeXas
Siftings
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
borrowed Rutter.

Mrs. Briclirow Mercy! DID you Dor
row this butter OF Mrs. NeXdopr?
Daughter-Ies.
Its horrid! It's positively awful,
We cant use it at all.
What shall we do?"
You must run to the store and buy
some. Get the best. As for this, put
it on the ice until tomorrow and
then take it back to Ms. Mex
door, with thanks for the accom-
mediation, of course. Don't tell her it
is the same butter. because il might
hurt her feelings suppose it is the
best she can afford, poor thing.
Mrs NeXtdoor 0he next day)-Of all
mean people, those Brick"ows take the
lead. Yesterday loaned them n cup of
butter and they have sent back some
stuff that isn't lit for axle grease.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
Not His Kind.

Fontleroy Gin the parlS)-Little boy,
wouldn't You like to come up to onr
house and play?
Swipes, of Bleecker street whose
years are six)-Whatju play-craps?
Fontleroy--O, dear no.
Swipes-Gotter pistol an play In
juns?
Fontleroy-No.
Swipes-Swipe your old mans cigar
cots an smoke EN- in de alley
Fontleroy-O. no, indeed.
Swipes-What do youse play, any
how?
Fontleroy We play croquet, and we
have lovely little kitten and
Swipes-Ah, g'way, sissy. Youse
don't know nothin' bout playiu'-
Youse should die an jine angel band.
you should
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
Bridget's Alternative.

Bridget, must object to
your extravaganza. You sit here in
the kitchen, reading with two gas jets
blazing until IL O'Clock every night.
Bridget-Well, ma am, if you'd only
let me inthertain my gintleman frind
here three night week Id have as
little use for the gas as Miss Mabel do
in the parlor on the nights phwin She
recaves the attintions o that young
drde wild the skinny leg, an the
Invite hair
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
GIycerise as Relief in Coughing.

A foreign medical iournal is authority
for the statement that tablespoonful
of glycerne in hot milk or cream will
at once relieve the most violent attack
of coughing. This is a simple, easily
obtained and harmless remedy, ana if
ii keeps good its promise will prove to
be of great value Equally as simple
and quite as effective is the use Of
glycerine spray through an atomizer.
This is applied directly TO the inhamed
or irritated surfaces. and gives almost
instant relief In attacks Of influenza.
colds in the head, sore throat and like
troubles, glycerinc mixed with three
times its bulk of water, boiled and
cooled, is an invaluable remedy. A
little practice will enable the patient
to fill the lungs with the spray. and
the soothing and cooling effect is re-
markable. Mixed with an equal bulk
of sulphurous acid, glycerne is an al
most unfsiling remedy for throat
troubles of all kinds, and being harm
less, can be used by all people. 1t
must, however, be freshly made, as it
keeps but short time after mixing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
AT tho Railway station.

Irish Woman-O'im after axing -
fur a ticket till Ashland, sor'
Agent-Do you want an excursion
ticket?
Irish Woman-Fhat soort av ticket
is that. sure?
Agent-That's ticket when VIII
take You there and back again.
Irish Woman-Ilut! Fhats the since
of me payn' to go there AN back here
apin. whn I'm here alriddy?
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
81 You Want To lie Loved.

Don't find fault Don't contradict
peple. even if you're sure you are
right. Don't be inquisitive abou. the
affairs of even your most intimate
friend. Don't underrate anything be-
cause you don't possess it. Don't be-
licvc that everybody else in the world
is happier than you. Don't conclude
that you have never had any opportu-
mites in your life. Don't believe all
the evil you hear. Don't repeat gossip,
even if it does interest a crowd Don't
go untidy on the plea that everybody
knows you. Don't he rude 20 your in
feriors in social position. Don't over
or underdress. Don't express a posi-
tive opinion unless you perfectly un-
derstand what you are talking about
Don't jeer at anybody's religious be-
lief.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

Coffee as medicine in many forms
of disease is recognized as Of great
value. 1t is also most irritating to
many persons, and gives rise TO symp-
toms Of grave character An in
stance is given by an eminent French
medical man of family who became
possessed of most astonishing ten
dency to quarrel. There were quite a
number of persons i'm the household
and several servants were employed
SO frequent and serious did the out
breaks become that a physician was
consulted. Fortunately ne was "A sci
enlist as well as a doctor. and on find
ing no physical provocation for such a
state OF affairs, began to look for OF her
reasons. lie asccrtaincd that the low
er part OF the dwelling was used a, a
coffee warehcu The vo.atlle c,-
sencc Of the coffee had pen GRATED
every portion 81 the living apartments,
and the inmates had become SO thor
oughly saturated with it that their
nervous systems were entirely demon
allied. Hypochondria, hysteiia and
angry demonstrations Amounting to
positive fury were the order OF the
day. The family were sent away 10
the sea shore. and after remaining
some weeks returned TO town and took
up new apartments. After few
months all traces Of the malady dis
appeared.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

chocolate colorcd chiffon over a tatfeta
foundation Of the same color. Parallel
rows of narrow Nalenciennes lace cdg-
ing are used rs the trImming. These
give the bodice The effect Of being
ribbed with lace. 1t is worn with a
stock of baby blue velvet. Another
new theater bodice is of hcliotrope and
mauve striped taffeta with a V-shap ped
vest. filled in with frills Of Nalen-
cicnnes lace and outlined by narrow
band of sable. The sleeve Of the
taffcta has the effect of two puffs di-
vided in the middle ly jabot of
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
Electric Omnlbuses.

While the French have brought their
study of road locomotives for passen-
ger traffic to the stage of everyday
practice the English engineers have
fallen back from their position in the
first half of the century. when the
steam engine of the highway divided
public interest with its brother of the
the dearth of actual experiment by un-
limited indulgence in theory. The
situation, however, is not without
hope, although it will come as sur
prise to many Londoners to learn that
in the metropolis itself an electric
omnibus has run 5000 TO 1000
miles with passengers, and that
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
Looking Dat for Number One.

Bingo-You are not going TO try and
fire off that rusty old cannon that's
been lying in the cellar for the past
year, are you. Robbie?
Bobbie-Yes, sir; thought | would.
Bingo-Now, Eobbic. the first time
you fire it off, the chances are il Will
burst and blow YOU up.
Bobbie-l though, of that, pop, and
I'm going to get the little boy next
door to touch it off first.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

Raggson Tattcrs-W'y, wot's de mat
ter, Bobby-Ie look sick.
Bobby Roadstcr-Raggsy, it's orfuL
just read one of them patent med cine
papers wot talks about Brightses'
sease an it scs one o. der wurst signs
is gen raj disinclination to work Use
got it bad
Eaggson TattcrS (disconsola tely)-I
guess we'se doomed, Bobby. Use got
it, too. Less lay right down here an
die.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

serge collar with white braid and
black sailor knot and waist band. Still
another pretty costume worn is of
navy blue serge trimmed with white
cloth revcrs and embroidered with red
and gold anchors. The skirt has the
same trimmings at the edge. The cap
and vest are OF blue and white stock
inctte
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
a Great (ltauVe

Mrs Parlle Lane-N our husband has
improved so much since his marriage.
Mrs Diddleton much pleased DO
you think so?
Mrs. Parke Lane-Nes. indeed lie
is getting SO now he can tell pretty
woman when he sees one.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
Enough to Make Them.
I Rwite N

Haverly-I see that they don't allow
any more baldheads TO sit in the front
rows at the burlcsquc shows.
Austen-Why not?
Haverly-The reflection from the
calciums on them was too dazzling for
the chorus girls. They got giddy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
a Moro Apnrnprlate Timc.

Miss Wanterneau-When you were
in the army, doctor, did the poor SOL
diers bleed much when they were
wounded?
DIR. Tourniquct-No. not at the time.
Miss Wanterneau; they did all their
bleeding later, when they applied to
the government for their pensions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

Nose Schaumburg - You want q
weeks salary in advance. put suppose,
Mishtcr Silverstonc. let you have dot
week salary, and maybe YOU drops
tead ternight How den viii | git
mine money pack?
Mr.. Silverstone-I hope, Mishter
Schaumburg dot | am too much of a
schentlcman to play you any such
bricks ash dot, replied the clerk with
dignity. Texas Siftings.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14

on all occasions is of brown Venetian
cloth. 1t falls to the hem of the gown
and is made with deep cape. There
is a Medici collar of sable and novel
yoke formed OF sable tails. Below the
yoke the cape is trimmed with ecru
lace and finished with band of sable
The garment is lined with old rose
satin thinly wadded. New York
World
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
II Was "A Snap Shot.

Richard Rea, a photographer of Me-
nominee, Mich. recently succeeded in
catching a photograph of "A bolt of
lightning as it struck a telegraph wire,
and his picture was reproduced in the
kelcctrical Review. The picture was
taken about 9 o'clock p. III. The bolt
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
On the Fuup."

4 gentleman coming out OF the house
saw his son sitting on the pump, with
a slate and pencil in his hand. The
father said
why aren't you at school to-day?"
"Why, pa, said the boy. Il IN sittin'
here COS the teacher told rs 70 write n
composition on The Pump.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-10-14
THE BUDGET OF FUN.
WIT AND HUMOR FOR LEAN
READERS.
what Is the World Coming TO"-Strik-
ing Illustrated Definition of "a Turkey
Gobbler Honor Among Gentlemen
Jokes and Jibes.

r HONEY "JEN-
ME, dear, Bridget
is off for "A few
days. You will
help me all you
can, | know"
Jennie Certain
ly, mother. I'll
give you every hour
| can spare from
10 W in G. \ o u
know I'm in the