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The times., 1898-12-27
BATTERY A ENTERTAINS.
The Jolly Twenty-Five Club Gives "a
banquet and COtilIiOn.


banquet and COtilIiOn.
Fort Washington, Nd, Dec 26-The
Jolly Twenty five Club of Battery A,
Fourth Artillery, gave "A Christmas Eve
supper and ball at their old quarters Sat
urday evening, which was a very enjoy
able affair. The mess hall was decorated
with holly and fir. The decorations were
unique, and the many Maryland people
who attended were delighted with the en-
tertainment
After the supper the room was cleared
for dancing and Private Thomas Shelly
led the cotillion with Miss Hattonbox. of
Prince George County The favors for
the cotillion We're neat and pretty.
Following the hop there was an enter
tainment program which included: A
song, Leave Us Not, On Gentle Cap
tain" by Privates Mcguire, Fuller, Nc.
Mullen and Gherman; fancy clog dancing,
by Dawkins X. Herbert: u banjo duet, by
+ Private Ray and Sergeant Staab; reci-
tation by Musician Williams; a song, b,
Sergeant Magruder and Private Crane: .
minuet dance, by Privates Korela and
Stanfield; reading. by Andrew Fuller
recitation, by Private Maloney; .'Ths
performing elephant" Corporal Beckwith
trainer, and Privates Grigsby and Bryan
duet, by Sergeants Kimball and Horn
a song. by Corporal Rose.
After the program proper, Miss Stee
sang several charming songs Prof
Black, of West Virginia, rendered some
piano selections from "Lohengrin" TIL,
evenings entertainment was great sue
cess throughout.
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sE1BAcH's RELEASE soDD.
wanl,ington's Star Left Fielder Goe,
to Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Dec. 26-John T. Brush, own
er of the Cincinnati baseball club, has
made another movement to strengthen the
local organization by purchasing from the
Washington club the release of Al Sell
bach, one of the best outfelders in the
country
Wagner refused to take 5000 for Sell
bach two weeks ago. but it is believed
that Brushs offer went so much higher
that Wagner concluded not to let the
money slide.
Seibach played in 1870 games last season.
His batting average was .S02 and mis- field
ing average eii. For many seasons he
has been considered the king of left field
ers. a,s.-.
So far Brush has spent nearly $4,000 for
new players since the season closed, in
Guiding the release of Pitcher Jack Tay-
lor from St. Louis. The Cincinnatis are
also after Lave Cross for third base. No
further attempt will be made to get Rusls
| from the New York club.
New York. Dec. 26.-The dispatch from
Cincinnati to the effect that Brush has
purchased the release of Selbach from the
Washinstons appears to be significant in
view of the rumors that have been flying
about in tne baseball world for the past
three weeks.
As selbach is one of wagner's most val
liable players his motive in disposins ol
him 10 the Cincinnati club may be con
strued as a desire to UNLOAD before III,
time comes to dissolve the present twelve
club circuit.
1t is not believed that Wagner would
consent to let such star go unless hc
knew something selbach will strengthen
the Cincinnati outfeld and also add tc
the batting strength of the team. He
would have been great addition to tins
New Yorks.
The times., 1898-12-27
INDOOR RACING RESUMED.
AuspiciOus Opening of the Season in
Madison Square Garden

New York, Dec. 2S.-Success attended
the resumption OF the indoor cycle racing
season in Madison Square Garden tonight.
About 5000 persons many of whom were
women in fashionable attire, we're pres
ent
Conspicuous in a box near the tape. WAS
Charles w. Miller. the winner Of the re-
cent six-day race. with his bride beside
him. The card offered included a half
scratch for amateurs and a mile handicap
for each class. The feature of the program
was iwenty-mlle race. with Harry EIkes.
the one-hour record man, on one side,
using tandems, with leg power for pace,
and Teddy Goodman and Jay Eaton. rid
ing in relays. on the other side and using
a MOTORCYCLE for pace.
The first seven miles were ridden in:
One mile, 300 i-5; two miles, s:5s; three
miles, 5:5s Is: four miles, S:5i Is; five
miles. 1895 2-J; six miles, -l2:I2 1-5; seven
miles, H:25 As.
The race was regarded as something of
freak. feature, the success of It in
furnishing sport being admittedly doubt
ful. The surmise proved to be correct.
The race was izzle, the petroleum ma
chine breaking leather belt used for
transmitting the power from motor TO
driving wheel in the first part of the
fourth mile.
Elkes used several tandems, Eaton
was to ride the first ten miles behind the
motor and Goodman the last ten. After
the motor machine collapsed Eaton
| hooked on, first to the tandems running
TO pick up Elkes and then to Elkes him
self. He was so far behind by the end
of the seventh mile, however, that the
race resolved itself into j farce, but the
record time.
Summaries of the other events:
Half-mile scratch. professionai-Final
heat won by Oscar Hedstrom, Brooklyn
Harry Caldwell. Manchester, y. H., sec
ond; G. /. Kramer Chicago, third; Nat
Butler, Boston, fourth. Time los %
Half-mile scratch, amateur-Final heat
| won by f. L. Kramer. Newark: c. NJ.
| Ertz, New York, second; w. F. Wahren-
tsger, New York third. Time, 1:l42 20.
| &. One mile handicap; professionai-Final
| heat won by G.. |. Kramer. Chicago. $50
yards; Oscar Hedstrom go yards), sec
| ond; r. A. Miller, New York go yards),
| third; o. V. Babcock, New York (sO
| yards), fourth. Time, 2:09 3-5.
| One mile handicap; amateur-Final
| won by E. c. Schroeder, New York
| (scratch): c. NJ Ertz, New York
| (scratch), and William Frank go yards)
rode a dead heat for second place Time,
2:I9
The times., 1898-12-27
The Injury OF Detective Rurr.

Detective Robert Burns, of police head
quarters. who fell at the corner of Sixth
Street and PENNSYLVANIA Avenue Christ
mas morning and shattered the bones o:
his wrist. is unable to attend to his duties
at The detective bureau. The accident was
of such severe nature that II will be
some time before he will be well enough
to return to headquarters. During the
absence of Detective Burns Policeman ]
b. Ais, who has been connected with the
Fourth precinct police station for more
than five years. has been detailed on spe-
cial duty at police headquarters. filling the
place of Mr.. Burns.
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Mr.. Today.

'December Is, ISNS.
Dear Doctor: Since being treated by
you some years back for stomach troubles
have not had any sign of a return of
said troubles. 1 have had good health ever
since. feel entirely cured and shall al
ways feel thankful for your service. If
you remember my case when first I came
to you was in very bad shape. but you
soon had me all right. Hoping ! shall al
ways enjoy the present good health. / re-
main yours truly. CHARLES DAVIS.
The times., 1898-12-27

ACKER & AFFLECK. laes Pa. ave. NV.
WHITESIDE & WALTON. 1874 Pa ave. NV.
@. G. C. SIMMS, n. y. ave. and 18th st. NV.
HOWARD RATCLIFF, 1ith and b sts ne.
HOYLE Il CO., 4th and p. Capitol sts.
FRANK P. WELLER. 9th and sts Sc.
CHARLES II. BLUMER. ~ Capito, and II sis. ne
VICTOR H ESCH. 1928 Maryland ave. ne.
N. FALCoNER, 11th and sik Sc.
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EDWARD STEVENS, Pa. ave. and 9th st. NV.
JOHN W. JENNINGS, 11i2 Conn. ave.
HUTTON & HILTON, 22d and SITS. NV.
L. S. DAY K CO., 18th and sts NV.
HURLEBAUS'S PHARMACY, 18th and ste. NV.
J. II. CAsSIN, eth and N sts- NV.
A. T. BRoNAuGH, eth and SITS. NV.
II. @. EASTERDAY. N. J. ave. and G sts. NV.
C. II. WEISS, Anacostia.
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TRUSTEES, SALES.
THOMAS J. OWEN. Auctioneer.
TRUSTEES SALE or rwO-SToRY BRiCl
DWELLING, NO. Iil4 kENEsAw AVENU

TRUSTEES SALE or A rwO-SToRY BRICK
DWELLING, NO. Iil4 kENESAW AVENUE
NORTHWEST.
Under that certain deed OF trust recorded in
Iiber 2223. folio so ct seq, one OF the land
records OF the District Of Columbia, we viii sell.
at public auction. in front OF the premises, on
THURSDAY, THE 10Th DAY OF DECEMBER,
A. d. ls9s. AT O'CLOCK P. NJ, the following
real estate situate in the District of Columbia
TO wit: Lot 1s5. in Charles Z. Spalding's sub
division Of part OF the tract OF land known a.
pleasant Plains, as per plot recorded il Liner
County, No. s. folio t9; Of the records Of the
surveyors Office of the District OF Columbia sub.
iect to a right of way the rear 10 feet OF
said lot for alley purposes.
Terms OF Sale: The purchase money over and
above preceding deed Of trust for 5000 10 he
paid in cash. \ deposit OF Si00 will be required
at the time OF sale All eonveyancing, recording.
and revenue stamps at est Of purchaser. Terms
of sale to be complied with within fifteen days
from day OF sale, the trustees viii resell sc
risk and cost OF defiu!tirg purchaser after i've
days previous advertising.
JOHN TAYLOR ARsiS.
SAMUEL A. DRJRY.
dcl0,2i, ,2s,2. ,29-a.m. Trustees
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THE ALPHA MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION,

Incorporated under the laws Of the District Of
Columbia,
Has been organized to benefit the citizens Of
Washington and is ready to enroll rnembers
The members are ch1rged Ave (s5) dollars per
y ir for membership.
This membership entities ySu to the services
II physician or surgeon as the case may re-
quire, and to all necessary medicines and surgical
appliances for that yeas free OF charge.
This fee of Eve (s5) dollars covers the head Of
the house. II the head Of the house is man
it will cost % cents per year, each, for his wife
and children Thus, II man becomes a member
cost six 800 dollars for one year for the entire
family.
The association will employ the best Physicians
from both schools, Homeopathic and Allopathic
and you may have your choice You NAV visit
the Physicians Office. telephone one Of the
Physicians and the Physician viii visit YOU at
your home
The~oest Of everything in the way OF medicine,
and appliances Will be used and prompt and an
cient service given. it will inure 10 the A.
sccistion's credit and benefit to have proInot
service. which it guarantees.
You entitled to call snd see the Physician
as often you desire, or have him call on you
as often needed without any extra charge
whatever. Yea in full benefits as soon "a
your certificate is issued. VIII you sign ss a
member7
For further information apply at the cfnee Of
the association,
8I5 f ST. N. w.
j. t. ELLIS, Manager.
c6ee HouTs-s:3o a. m. to p. m, Washing
toz, D. c.
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Hotel Johnxon cafe.

Lynn Haven Bay. Cherrystone and York
River oysters, choice game, New York
meats, fine fruits, etc Meals la Carte.
Midday lunch. Table d'hote dinner.
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ASTHMA.

lFoley's Honey and
Tarisguaranteedtog IL give
prompt relisf in all cases
lof Asthma. Do not class
this with other medicine
that has failed to give
Iyoa rslief.
The times., 1898-12-27

MONEY TO LOAN at 4 and 1-2 per cent In sums
Of 81, 900 10 $4,000 on d. G. real estate; pay
Of and per cent mortgages and begin anew.
all transactions conducted with economical con-
alteration for borrowers. WM Il SAUNDERS b
CO., lic7 F st. av. se2A-tfsD
The times., 1898-12-27

CONSUMPTION.
|Foley's Honey and
Tar does not hold out
Ifalse hopes In advanced
stages, but claims to give
relief In tho very worst
Icases. and in early stages
to sfoot . cure.
The times., 1898-12-27
PNEUMONIA.

| PNEuM ONlA.
lDr. j. O. Bishop. Of Az
NEW. Mich. says: 81 have
Iussd Foiey's Honey
land Tar in three very
severe cases Of Pneumo-
mia the past month. with
good rssuits."
The times., 1898-12-27
\ SPEEDY CURE

for Lost Manhood, Weakness, Nervous Debility
Impaired Memory, Results of Errors Of Youth.
Blood Poison, Diseases of Kidneys and othei
organs. Advice and valuable medical book. seal.
ed free Address DIR. GRINDLE, III West 12th
ST. New York City.
no27 -Su. tu. thu-Smo
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LEGAL SONTICES.
rHed Dec Is, 1855. R. YOUNG. clcrk)

(Filed Dee. Is, 1855. R. YOUNG. Clcrk.)
IN THE SUPREME COURT or THE DISTRICT
OF CoLUNBIA-ANN HALL. ET AL v.
JOHN II. ADRIAANS, ET Al. In Equisy No.
ls25j.
On motion o, the c5mplainants, by Is-ers-
B;selow < Bigelow, their solicitors it !. this
18th day OF December, 1895, ordered that
the defendant, Frank Crayton, his appear
ance to be entered heIein on or before the
fortieth day exclusive of sundays snd legal
HOLIDAYS occurring after the day Of the first
publication of this order; otherwise the case viii
be proceeded with as in case OF default. rhe
object cf this suit is TO procure the cancellation
OF deed mentioned in the bill from the COM
plsinsnts to the defendant John H. Adrisan- ct
al. dated June 30. 1894. on the ground that ths.
same was procured by the fraud OF ssid Adrisans
Provided. copy of this osder be Published once
!. week for three successive weeks in the WAshins-
ton Law Reporter and in the Washington Times.
A. B. HAGNER, Associate Justice
A true eopy-Test:
J. r. YOUNG, Clerk.
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No money in advance. Weak,
stunted, shrunken and feeble
portions OF the body quickly
enlarged and strengthened.
Medicines and instrument
sent on trial. Medical in
dorsements. Particulars sent
In plain sealed letter. Cor
respondence confidential.
A. CO.. BUFFALO. ny.
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"A GRIPPE.

| "a GRIPPE. |
II yoa have h.d the Grip|
you probably need q re-
lliabIs rnsiicins iiks Fo.I
liey's Honey and Tar
10 heal your lungs and
stop ne rsckins cough
!incidsntsitothis disesss
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Loans Of Sl0 !: .:,; e ;;sa;;1 sss5:sE sass=' g.

Wagons, ETC., at loves, rates and on the day
you apply. We are loaning the Building s
Loan Association plan, which makes the cost Of
carrying leans much less tha> you pay else
where, and allows you to pay # OF in any sized
notes you desire. running from 10 twelve
month"; You only pay for the use Of money for
the lergth Of time you carry It. II you have .
lean With some other company will pay L
on and advance you more money il desired. Rates
cheerfuIiy given, snd no cost to you unless loan
h made Loans made anywhere in the District
Cal and get rates. Frout room. first floor. Scien-
.ihc American Building.
National Mortgage Loan Co.
625 F St. N. ".
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COUGHS.

GROUP.
Thousands of infants
and children die yoarlyI
af Group. every one Of
these innocents could
haye been saved had Fo-'
Iey'e Honcy and Tar
bosa given themint time.
The times., 1898-12-27

ofaee HouIs-s:sO a. m. to 8 p. m, Washing
toz, D. c.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-01

c. P. Huntington Talks About the Trade Possibilities of the Pacific Coast In Next Sundays Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-01

in two newspapers to-day. If l did not understand the ways Of the world might believe half of the f1atterlng offers of support which l have re- ceived, and, believing them, become in- Hated with the thought that l am the greatest man in California; but do not lose my balance so easily. l listen and reflect before I decide on plan of action
 ''Is it proper to ask, colonel, If Mir. Herrin of the Southern Pacific Com pany desires you to become a candi- date?"
 That is a question that you should propound to Mir. Herrin. Others have sought to get Mir. Herrin to join them in bringing cut a candidate for United States Senator. They would have no right to blame me if 1 sought Mr. Her rims support or if he gave me his sup port unsolicited"
 Such was the interview, and it is given here for what 1t is worth Know ing that he was being interviewed fer publication it is to be presumed that Colonel Burns desires the public to un- derstand that 1t rests entirely with himself as to whether he will represent the people of the State in Congress. AS it is with him now simply matter of personal inclination" other prospective candidates for the honor Smay retire from the contest until the colonel makes up his mind. Of course the peo- pie have nothing to say and the mem bers of the Legislature are not material factors in question. It all depends upon the colonels mood.
 The joke seems to be on the half a score or more of Senatorial candidates who have been making their fights for months past, and on all of the newspapers of the State that have been worrying their editorial brains in an endeavor to point out the course that should be pursus1 by the Republican majority in the Legislature in the mat ter of electing United States Senator. While they have been appealing to pop ular prejudices Colonel Dan has been wearing the Senatorial tooa for a nightshirt. It now develops that he will use 1t for every day wear if it suits his personal inclination" to do so.
 If what Colonel Burns has to say for himself is left out of the question: 1t seems barely possible that there is yet some small hope for some of the gentlemen who are willing and able to represent this great State in the Senate not believe that Colonel Burns owns a majority of the men who have been elected to the Legislature. It is the general belief that had Colonel Burns had the courage to announce his can didacy prior to the election the people would have demanded from legislative candidates pledge that under no cir cumstances should they vote for him for United States Senator. Failure to subscribe to such pledge would have meant the inevitable defeat of the can- didate. But Colonel Burns is politi- cal hunter of ability and experience and he prefers to stalk his game in the manner in which a South Carolina darkey stalks a farmers chicken Tn >this case the farmer is represented by the people of California, and it remains to be seen, now that the thief is dis covered in the act of robbing the roost what part the shotgun of public opinion will play in the game.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-01
the imputation sought to be cast on me by the press Is uniust,,

the imputation sought to be cast on me by the press Is unjust
 General Dickinson-Suppose that all three Commissioners were present. and that Chadbourne made the motion, that Cole seconded 1t, and that you made no objection; would you not be responsible with the others for the action of the board?
 Commissioner Colnon-Yes; I would be responsible morally and legally, and I do not seek to shirk that responsibility. The board acted harmoniously on this revis- ion, but l have been charged with as- suming the initiative on all these
 General Dickinson-There is no at tempt to besmirch you.
 Commissioner Colnon-I want the off, cial record to prove the falsity of the charge that I assumed the initiative
 General Dickinson-I shall determine that all three Commissioners assented when no protest was entered.
 The change in flooring from terra cotta and cement to expanded metal and ce- ment was a subject of prolonged contro- versy. Architect Swain contended that Expert Reid's estimate of 5000 was ex- cessive.
 The estimate of MT. Wright, the ex- pert of the Grand Jury, was not brought out in the testimony yesterday, but it is ascertained that 1t varies only $500 from MT. Reid's figures.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-01
Says. His Acceptance of the Senatorial Toga Is Simply a Matter of Personal
 Inclination"
The Good People of the State Hold Their Breath While He Toys With the Honor That Is His for
 the Asking.

The people of the great State of Cali fornia are now engaged in the pleasing occupation of holding their breath while Colonel Dan Burns, ex-Secretary of State, present political boss and re- puted Mexican mine-ow makes up his mind whether or not he wishes to be United States Senator.
 With the thoughtlessness and lack of attention to details that resulted in a loss to the State of over $50, 900 during the time he served it as Secretary of State, the colonel does not concern him. self as to whether the people want him for their next United States Senator, his present hesitancy, according to his own account, being due entirely to the fact that he has not yet made up his own mind as to whether or not he wants the place. Pending his final de- cision, he says that he is not a can didate for the honor, a statement which he qualities sufficiently to leave him free to act if he sees fit to change his mind.
 The facts just stated are drawn from an interview had yesterday with Col onel Burns on the subject of his Sen atorial aspirations. When viewed from the standpoint of the ordinary citizen the facts,see to be that the colonel Is just now busily engaged in feeling the public's pulse while he attempts to slip up on the blind side of the Senatorial toga. He is a candidate in the same sense that a chicken thief is a com mission merchant.
 A few weeks ago Colonel Burns was interviewed by a representative of this paper on the subject of M H. de Young's supposed Senatorial aspira- tions. What he said on that occasion was faithfully reported, but the truth full politician saw fit to deny it on the following day, his defense being that he had not made the statements at tributed to him; that he did not know that he was being interviewed for pub llcaion, and that if he had known they were to be printed he would never have made the statements, anyway. Profit ing by past experience, the interviewer yesterday informed the statesman that the impending talk was to be for publi- cation. This being understood, the fol- lowing conversation ensued
 Are you a candidate for United StateY Senator?"
 I am not a candidate"
 Have you decided that you will not be a candidate?"
 On lHdl point nave not yet made up my mind. l have not yet decided what course I shall pursue"
 Under what conditions would you become candidate?"
 T have not considered conditions"
 Have you been urged to enter the contest for the Senatorship?"
 Many of my friends have earnestly solicited me to announce myself as a candidate. I have received letters and messages from all parts of the State urging me to become a candidate. It is question now of personal inclination l have no desire for service in Con- gress. If one thing more than another would influence me to enter the contest 1t would be such articles as appeared
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CLOSE CALL FOR THE HAYDN BROWN

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