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The evening times., 1898-08-31
Half Price for
BABY CARRIAGES.

The Baby Carriage season lasts for two
or three months yet. But the twenty
two Carriages that comprise what are
left of the Smith stock are to be closed
out right away. To do 1t we offer them
at just exactly ONE-HAIF of Smiths
prices and We assure you he had them
marked very low in the first place.
We offer Whitney Baby Carriages,
with reed body and parasol and rod:
strongly built; neatly upho'ster- 90 so
ed. that have been S. for. pS. ~
We offer Hayward Carriages, uphoI-
stored in Derby Cloth and Plush, with
Silk Umbrella and Patent Brake, cd 10
that have been SO. for.............'"So ~
We offer fine Reed Carriages, uphsi-
stored in Blue Velour bicycle whee3s:
easy running and strongly built.
parasol and rod; price was ~ 4,
Reed-body Go-carts.s with bicycle
wheels: latest pattern; price mas G. 40
Deen $o-now-. ...-...-.................
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As to Camp Wikon.

In view of the positive opinion ex-
pressed by Lieutenant Colonel Sem, OF
the medical department of the volun-
teer army, the authorities should be
slow to decide on the permanenca Of
the camp at Montauk Point The opin-
ion of that officer Should not be regard
ed as conclusive. He is not known to
be a sanitary expert and his reputation
as an operative surgeon does not war
rant the abandonment of the camp at
his suggestion. However, MS exhibit
ton of sound sanitary judgment at a
time when all ether medical men and
military officers were blamably blind
and stupid. and the complete verifica-
ton of all his predictions at Santiago.
make il reckless folly to ignore his
warnings as to Camp Wikoff. 1t was
he alone who foresaw the epidemic
that must follow the occupation Of in
fected houses and the free contact with
the refugees in Cuba. 1t was he who
predicted the frightful sickness and
mortality at Chickamauga Park and
took the only precautions to check the
ravages of typhoid fever. Now, when
his prophecy of epidemic typhoid on
Long Island is scorned by another
surgeon, his record entities his op nion
TO uncommon weight.
General Wheeler is extremely anxious
to know the truth as far as it can be
known. He has a personal sense Of re-
ssponsibility for the good health of his
soldiers that is as beautiful as it is rare
among high officials. But on one hand
he is told it is death to thousands t.
maintain the camp, and, on the other
that the situation is in all respect.
ideal. AS often happens, the doctors
disagree. He might easily shirk al
personal responsibility. The site wa.
chosen or approved by Surgeon Ginera
Sternberg, and the head of the CAM
hospital service assures h m that ther
is no danger General Wheeler is no
the man to shirk his duty, however
and so he will not shield himself be
hind the doctors. He is determined t
know the danger as accurately as h
can.
AS General Miles has found DR.. Sen
TO be his best medical adviser-as tn
latter's statement that the seeds Of ty
phoid were carried in every regimen
from the American camps and woul
develop in Porto Rico has proved to
correct-General Wheeler has ampl
warrant for appointing a medical
The evening times., 1898-08-31
House Furnishing Goods.

We've been asked II We were going to
discontinue this department. No. indeed
We shall make 1t more of feature than
II has ever been-we're clearing out for
the new stock that's coming and must
have room
3-uuart Granite Iron Cooking ket-
tie. with cover. Our clearing price &c
Double the es.--....-..-....--....-. 49c
2-aua-t Granite Iron Coffee Boil
er. Our clearing price -.--.----5sc
3-quart Granite Iron Coffee
sxl2 Granite Iron Bread Pans. &c
Bread Boxes. highly Japanned-in three
sizes-our clearing prices
24c. S4C. Ac.
2-uuart Tin Buckets. Our clear
ing price ......-...--...-..-.----
S-auart Tin Dish Pans. Our clear
ing price NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
3-piece Tin Toilet set. comprising foot
bath, slop bucket. and water can.
Our clearing price -...-.........-....-.--Sc
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Thc Renl Re.pon.ibiIity-

(From the New York Commerce. al Adver;iser.)
Explanations which only a thinly- disguised
attempt to shift blame from person to an
other will avail nothing. Every official in any
wise connected with the wretched business will
he target for attack. for the general public
knows little about the division of duties in the
War Department. ard Republican leaders may
rest assured that Democratic newspapers and
managers will make the most Of this opportunity
to foment anger against the whole Republican
Administration. In this storm OF public indig-
nation every Republican ticket may suffer Sc
verely, and vital issues for which the Republican
party stands-the gold standard. currency re-
form, equitable taxation. extension Of American
trade and the like. not to mention State is
sues-sufer immeasurable obstruction, from
which it may take years to recover. 3, ~,
The evening times., 1898-08-31

England is waiting for Salisbury 10
come out of his closet before sending a
reply to the Cars peace proposition. IL
is understood that the premier shut him-
self up with a pound of ten-penny mans
tn chew while working of his wrath. A
sweetlv reasonable suggestion Of peace at
this critical moment from Russia whieh
has Just worked gold brick game on
England. Is enough to give him spasms-
As he looks at II. Russia Is the only one
to gain by disarming at this time. IL
is like tho proposition of the hen to Inc
| horse-"iets agree not to step on each
others toes.
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CLOSE SHAVE FOR sTEHLEY.
Struck by . Train and carrie"
Souare without Injury.

Philadelphia. Aug. a.-Albert steh'e''
of 5,7 spruce Street, Camden. had an eN-
na-ience Yesterday that he is not likely
soon to forget. He attempted 10 uiNe
across the tracks of the Camden ana Az
lan,ic Railroad at Penn Street crossing
with an ice wagon when his team was
struck by a train. The wagon. whien pc
loneed to the Livezey Ice Company was
badly damaged. and Stehley ana one Oh
the horses were thrown on the co"ca'cn-
er of the engine
In this ue-ilous position Stehley rode for
YEARLY square before the train was
brought to a standstili. Every momen,
he expected to be thrown on and GROUND
to pieces under the car wheels he es'
caped however. with only Few bruises
while the horse had two legs broken AND
had to be killed.
The evening times., 1898-08-31

Considering the warnings of heavy
gale that came from Savannah. there is
reason to be worried over the dangers to
the ships that are bringing the last OF
our troops from Santiago. 1t Is 10 ne
hoped the Mexico, bearing Gen Shafter
and his staff. is not as crowded as the
vessels that brought SO many of the
wounded and sick to the North. and that
they have ample provisions If the ship
should be blown out of her course.
The evening times., 1898-08-31

The Advertisers Guarantee Company. OF Chi
eaco hereby certifcs that it has. by its expert
examiners. proven and attested the circulation
Of THE TINES Of washingt5n. The daily aver
acc PAID circulation for the month of July. is's'
was 81, 500 copies
This is GUARANTEED to the advertisers of
the country by a BOND of $4,000 in the Fidelity
and Eeposit Company, of Marylsnd. deposited
with the Northwestern National Bank. oil Chicas'.
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY.
by J. r. MASON. President.
The evening times., 1898-08-31
ADMIRAL SCHLEY.
He Sails on the Transport
for Porto Rico.

He Sails on the Transport
for Porto Rico.
New York, Aug. sl.-Admirai seh'.'
went to Brooklyn this morning. where NJ
boarded the transport Seneca, which san
ed at noon with members OF the military
commission which Is to arrange for ''e
evacuation of Porto Rico. ,,,-
In addition to the members Oh the nm,
tary commission the Seneca will transpol'
fifty postofice clerks. five army pay
ters. about an equal number OF army SUI
ceons. and forty-two trained nurses' IA
charge of DIR. Anita Newcomo Mcu
Dr. MCGEE is thesoniy woman
,,h,.s,c;,p in the employ of the Govern
wont OF the forty-two nurses who sail
"a y, the Seneca today thirty are women
The department encountered considerap,e
d;fficulty in obtaining even the Twelve
trained male nurses
The evening times., 1898-08-31

1t is probable that the doctors are not
sure that, even IL there are few cases
of yellow fever at Montauk Point there
is any danger of its spreading. Their Sc
crazy &c therefore sensible There may
be no good reason for alarming the troo's
and the public. Nothing could be gained
by announcing the presence of the dis
ease as long as it Is confined to Few
victims. 1t is of the mi,dest type, u II
exists at all, and should be easily handled
The evening times., 1898-08-31
puNN1NG MAKES AFFIDAVIT.
Believed to Contain Resaons fOI
SuspectinE Mrw. Botkin.

Believed to Contain Heo"Ons Tor
SuspectinE Mr~. Botkfn.
Dove!, Del, Aug. 3l.-John p. DunninS,
yesterday was in consultation with At
torney General White and Deputy Attor-
ney General Peter L. Cooper, jr., Ct the
conclusion of which Mr.. Dunning made
an affidavit which was sent to California.
1t was learned that II stated Mr..
Dunning's reasons why he would srs-
pect Mrs. Botkin of the crime of sending
poisoned candy to his wife.
Mr.. Dunning was asked IL he identified
the writing on the boz OF candy as
Mrs. Botkin's, but he would not say.
The Delaware authorities. have about
completed their case.
The evening times., 1898-08-31
PRISONERS ODD ESCAPE.
sIfstOoIS the District Attorneys Re-
mark for n Dismissal.

West Chester. Pa, Aug. S.-John Good
win. a co,ored prisoner. made his escape
from the court house here yesterday art
ernoon during court through a thought
less remark of District Attorney Wilmer
w. MacElree He had been acquitted OF
a charge of assault. THAT is all, re-
marked the district attorney to the prfs-
oner, and the latter lost no time in get
ting out of the court house, since which
time he has not been seen.
He was also wanted on four charges of
highway robbery. which were to have
been tried this term.
The evening times., 1898-08-31
DEMOCRATS {. . VIRGINIA.
The state Committee to Meet
Richmond Tomorrow.


Richmona; Tomorrow.
Richmond. Va. Aug. 3.-The meeting
of the State Democratic committee
which will be held here Thursday night.
will be very largely attended. but most
of the party leaders. will not be on hand
on that occasion. among them senator
Martin and probably Senator Daniel The
nominees for Congress have all been
urged to come. and Messrs. Jones, Young.
Lamb. Epes, Hay, Rhea and Quarles
have signified their intention to do so.
Besides discussing the situation there will
be very little for the committee to do.
The headquarters of the committee Will
be opened here in few days. with Sec
rotary Button in charge
Gov Tyler will return to the city
Thursday morning. and one OF the frs,
things that will demand his attention
will be matters relating to the military.
The evening times., 1898-08-31
Newspaper Duty.
(From the Baltimore Herald. }

But the duty which every newspaper owes
to the public Of telling the truth and Of COM
menting upon the conduct Of public affairs by
responsible officials imposes the supreme obliga-
tion of discussing the management of the War
Department from the standpoint Of the actual
record.
This record is not a creditable one to Gen.
Alger, and reference, can well be made to
il without provoking the spirit Of criticism. 1t
would have been fortunate thing for the
country il this record had been something to
excite pride instead of censure. As it is, to men
tion the record Of the department is to criti-
cis If
The evening times., 1898-08-31

Aguinaldo's MEMORIAL to the foreign
powers may be in harmony with the
terms he has made with General Mer-
ritt and the price of.water fsr-ihe AmeTi-
can and Spanish troops 1t is doubtful
II he is serious. He must know that ali
foreigners would prefer any sort of gov
ernment to an insurgent rule in the ISL
ands. II is reasonable to assume that he
is merely amusing himself by playing al
kingship.
The evening times., 1898-08-31

The District troops are making rapid
progress toward a renewal of the ways OF
civilized life. They now get three meals
a day and have toothbrushes. Some OF
the more advanced have patronized the
shoebiacks. but only to discover that
Government paper shoes Will not take a
noliSl
The evening times., 1898-08-31
SECOND DAY AT ROCKVILLE.
Large Crowds in Attendance At the
County Fair.

Large Crowds fn Attendance at the
County Fair.
Rockville, Md. Aug. 3l.-The second
day of the Montgomery County Agricul-
tural Society Fair opened with another
large crowd in attendance. with, in addi-
ton to visitors from surrounding ccun-
try, many attendants from Washington,
Baltimore and various cities in Mary
land, all of whom had a very interesting
time in the inspection of the numerous
articles on exhibition.
There is no little excitement over the
races. three of which are scheduled for
today, these being trotting and pacing
events and a free-to-all run.
The evening times., 1898-08-31
Three Lots of
Mems Pants at Special Prices.

In the Mems Clothing Department in the
Saks building. We imagine such an offer
ing as these three lots is the most welcome
bargain opportunity to the most of you.
They are Pants that if we ever carried over
stock are good enough to be carried-but
We don't = and they must be sacrificed. The
Saks guarantee sticks to theT,. in spite of
the littlensss of the prices.
Lot of Mems Wool Pants. in neat
Brown and Gray and Black effects. that
are cut out and will fit perfectly: good
value at s. Simply to close 81 -
them out. we have marked them.
Lot of nearly 900 pairs OF Mems Pants.
| in Gray and Black mixtures and small
stripes: perfect fitting and satisfactory
wearers. Reduced from $50 81 AZ
to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ---------- .
| Lot of regular $50 and ss.75 Fine Cas-
| sfmere Trousers. in stylish patterns.
| dressy ard neat; fashionabfy cut ana
| tailor-,nade. Choice of what are 81 or
left of these lots. for--.............
The evening times., 1898-08-31

There Is cause to fear that there VIII
be fewer of Torars soldiers to be mus
tered out by Spain than Sagasta thinks
Those who were packed on the later
transports presented pitiable appear
ance, and it was the Judgment Of a sur
reon that many would be mustered out
by death on the way over.
The evening times., 1898-08-31
THE PAYMAsTER IN CAMP.
Preparations for MusterinE Ou
ROOseveIt's Rough Riders.

Montauk Point. n. Y. Aug. 31.-Major
Brown, United States Volunteers. arrived
at Camp Wickoff this morning and went
at once to the camp of the Rough Rid
ers After meeting Col. Roosevelt, Ma
jor Brown began making out the reSi-
mental pay rolls. preparatory to muster
ing the regiment out probably within a
week.
The day for the parade in New York
has not been decided upon. Col. Roosevelt
has chosen Labor Day and unless Secre-
tary Alger interposes some objection the
regiment will leave here by train on Sun
day and after spending the night in New
York, will parade on Monday.
The evening times., 1898-08-31
Work of the Newspapers.

The press Observation-Disclosures Of them,
instead Of two or three-have performed an he.
roic duty in exposing hideous wrong and
creating a popular revolt against the system
which is responsible for the fatal mischief that
has taken the pains to investigate the. situation
with an eye single to the purpose OF ascertsmrg
the truth. =
The evening times., 1898-08-31
CORSETS.

Broken lots of Corsets that stand at
the very top of the ladder of popularity.
When we open the big store we'll nave
full line These are the same: but the
prices are notify a good deal
W. B. Corsets. made of White and
Black Coutil. empire style, with snort
hips: heavily boned: two side 81
see.s smiths price sl5o.......... W
Lot of c. D., r. and G.. Warmers ana
Memo Corsets. all makes that are tnouSht
we'll of: made of Black. White and Gray
Co,I,iI and French Satine, long and
short waist Smiths price 81 SOc
The evening times., 1898-08-31
GENERAL BUTLER HERE.
Expects to Sail for Cubn ON Sntul
day.

day.
Major Gen. Matthew c. Butler, who Is
n member of the Cuban military commits
sion. was at the War Department this
morning. Speaking of his future move
ments. Gen. Butler said:
Il have received my final instructions
regarding my duties as member OF the
commission, and will leave for New York
on Friday. and, unless there is change
In the program. will start for Cuba on the
auxiliary cruiser Resolute on Saturday.
arriving at Havana, probably, somewhere
within the Sth and 10th of September.
The evening times., 1898-08-31
&Gd1&
THE BARGAINS OF TWO
BIG STORES.

Of
dnhatac
made the store
end Nobody
thai N'N 49, -
schwsoyou
The evening times., 1898-08-31
Never Such
Ribbon Bargaining Before.

Choice of all Smiths &c. Sc. &c and lOc
plain Satin Ribbons-and there are
all co,ors-for a yard.............-.. &C.
Choice of Fancy Ribbons and Gros
Grain Sash Ribbons. In plain col
for yard ...................... 12c.
The evening times., 1898-08-31
Big Values, but Badly Broken Lots in
Shoes for Everybody.

a pairs of Ladies' Black Vici Kid
Hand-sewed Oxfords and Tan Lace Shoes
patent leather and kid tips-the only
sizes left are 2. 2 IL. and y l-2-anu
the values are $l.50 H.D and e
Your choice Of any of them. CSC.
50 pairs of Misses and Children.s Black
and Tan Oxfords. Shoes and Shippers
They are this seasons styles. put the
sizes are very much broken Reg
ular 81 and $125 values for........ sc.
S. pairs Of Mems Russia Calf Lace
Shoes and Black Satin Calf Lace Shoes
scattering sizes and in most of the best
lasts of the season. Whether you get a
bargain depends solely on what size you
wear and your promptness. for these are
&. 80 s. and $325 Shoes that we're
orrerinr o1, for ............. sl.sE
The evening times., 1898-08-31
aides White Merino Vests.
With high neck and short sleeves; Sill
taping Sizes 26 to 81
13C.
| aides Wool Suits.

The Smith stock contains great many
good Suits good values and cut ana
made in those conservative styles that
are always in fashions favor. We could
sandwich them In with the new fall stock.
but that wouldn't be showing You
brand new line. So they are all cut-and
in this sale. You'll save very nearly han
by buying now. They're Black. Blue.
Brown, etc: tailor-made: all the Coats
are silk lined: likewise some Of the Suits
are silk lined throughout.
The evening times., 1898-08-31
B,r Fire .t Parker.burs.

Parkersburg, Nv. Va. Aug. a.-The
Parkersburg Veneer and Panel Works,
one of the largest industries of Parkers-
night. The loss wff exceed $4,000.
The evening times., 1898-08-31
MEMS FALL HATS.

A bargain for you a, the beginning OF
the season-really before the season mas
,eyun-but you know that straw MAJ IS
looking a Bit shabby-so these VIII inter-
est you.
80 Mems Black and Pearl tedoras, on
.,s Quality we usually sell al s.. Right
iy shaped silk trimmed All 81. 80
The evening times., 1898-08-31
WHITE VISITS 1R. M'K1n1EY.
His Appointment ON the Peace Com
sni~siOn Regarded as Certain.

ms ARUOuuument ON Nne H'euce SOnn~
,nission Regarded as Certain.
Cleveland. Ohio. Aug. 31.-Secretary
Day and Associate Justice White drop
ped In on President Mckinley at Colonel
Hendricks home last night and will
leave today. the Secretary of State for
Canton and the Associate Justice for
Washington.
The presumption Is that the two gen
tlemen came to discuss the Paris Peace
Commission with the President, ana II
Is regarded as almost certain now tnat
Justice Write will accept the appoint
ment rendered him on the commission.
The conference IS supposed to nave been
at the request Of the President. as ne
realizes that e1n1e,is an important factor
and he must hake hts selection at once
in order to afowh the commissioners 10
arrange for ti1eir Extended absence.
Senator William Lindsay Of Kentucky
was among the first callers at the Wa
and State Departments this morning. ne
wUre dark gossles and was scarcely
recognized by.iiiis best friends.
The senator carefully avoided newspa-
per men and left 5efore II O'c ock
The presence Of Senator Lindsay IN
Washington TIst now Is considered as
very significant in view OF the Reports
| that Justice Whta' would mol serve Oh
| the Peace Commission. Justice whi,e.
:. is said and ON good authority. left the
| New York sunmer resort where he mas
been for some time past with Mrs' Jus
tice white. who Is seriously ILL., anu wen.
| to Cleveland. Ohio. IL Is understood al
| the request Of, the President.
| Friends CT Justice White continue %
believe thai he will explain TO the saI'
i,fac,ion Of President Mckinley why n.
-.:tt xNfd a FvNan
~ ,h. peace Commission. urging the Ill
| ness of HIS wife as the reason
n is argued tha, Senator LINDSAY wh,
is gold Democrat and lawyer 90 o.
great renown. is the next choice Q. .n
Srssiaent whom he supported with hi
vote at the polls and his voice IN eh
Senate. ,,,
The president having made up his m.n' ,i,'
=. g s,sld the strong pressure brought Z
bear In behalf of Senator Lodse "A'
Of no avail.
The evening times., 1898-08-31

Let rs hone that Blanco will not impris-
on and behead the American commissioh'
ers when they reach Havana.
The evening times., 1898-08-31
no.LxiIie Fair Today

Special express trains leave B. & o.
station 12:15 p. m., round trip. includ-
ing admission Regulars. $40 a. m: ls:so
p. m. rs ausl-ze
The evening times., 1898-08-31

Communications intended for publicauon IN
The Times should be terseiy and pa My wtn'eh'
and must in all cases be accompanied py '"e
name and address of the writer Reiec'eu eo'H
nunications will not be preserved. ani eny man.
uscripts of obvious importance VIII lie retufhea
to their authors.
The evening times., 1898-08-31
BOYS HATS.

For wear now. if they need 'em,or 70
h,.,3 fer school Let Of Boys Cloth facnt
and Golf caps; plain and fancy enecss'
the kind that sell at iSc. Small guam
titv to close them out tomor- 23C
row ..--------.-.-.--.-
The evening times., 1898-08-31
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

- THE TINES in all its editions. Morning. Even
3ne and Sunday, will be mailed to one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
- often as desired.
The evening times., 1898-08-31
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

The largest of Smiths lots we've cut
again to move them faster You get
the first benefit of that tomorrow
Lot of silk and Satin Embroidered Sus-
penders, kid ends and patent cast
offS-now. '~
Rig lot of Mems Fancy trimmed Night
Shirts; very neat and very good value
All sizes: Smiths price was Soc .rr,4
We have cut them now to-..--.-..' .''c
Lot of Mems Fancy and Plain Striped
Half Hose; new patterns: the kind -.---
that Smith sold at &C.. ..-lSc
Monarch Brand White Laundered
Shirts; they are everywhere and always
sl-what Smith had we offer to-
morrow
All the Smith Soc. Fancy Silk Neck
wear; all styles and all fetching
patterns-choice for. .zsc
Any of Smiths 10c: Linen Collars, ,
most all sizes aAd most all shapes,
| Any of Smiths 15c. Linen Cuffs. =l..l
| all sizes and likely all styles. for......9o
Oatmeal Soap.
Three cakes in q box-and regular SC.
| kind
100 box
12c. Sweet Violet Soap. for Sc.
Toilet Soap, three cakes for loc. s.--
The evening times., 1898-08-31
Bows Clothing.

Boys Clothing.
You'll find these special on the secona
floor, in the Smith Building. The return 10
town with depleted wardrobes Will give
added interest to the close cutting we nave
done here These are regular Saks values
BOYS, WOOL c.taoa Broken GbaTiot aUi e' Brow, row
SUIIS. ME Suits. pretti'y
braided scattering
| sizes FROM 3 to years. They have
| been $iS-and are now......'.-.-'- w.
All of the small lots of Boys All-wooi
| suits mn to $2-plain and fancy enects.
| Double breasted and reefer
styles. Sizes 3 to 9 years.. Viz
OYs''WASH Double . Breas,sS 9rssS
| SUITS. Suits Sizes TO 10
| years. Special
BOYS WASH AND WOOL
KNEE PANTS.
Lot of White and Fancy Wash Pants.
Sizes , to IA years. Regular price.
25c. Now
Choice of all the soc Brown and Fancy
! Linen. White Duck and Crash
Knee Pants-most all sizes-for &c.
Boys Brown and Gray Corduroy hhee
Pants. Sizes. to 10 years. fall
weight, 75c value-for .....-.....-.. 4sc.
DNUc, ~ Bows 25c Windsor
DoIo Ties, extra good
FURNISHINGS. quality Of silk. and
| very choice pat
| terms N
Bows Soc Negligee Shirts. pat
terms that are suitable and desirable -9Sc
, Boys regular 4sc Plain White
Boys sc summer Balbriggan Tn
derwear; broken sizes. -i''
Boys s5c. and isc- winter Under
wear: odds and ends of these two
grades ..-...'-''-.