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The times., 1898-05-29
some Curfous KEYS.

With the many occupations that the
fin de steele woman has taken upon her
self she has found it necessary to east
aside as burdensome many customs that
were dear to the heart of the sweet la
dies of the last generation. Among ths
discarded is the great jingling bunch OF
keys that every true housewife was proud
to wear at her side. Truly it made no
claims TO prettiness. but it spoke loudly
of duties carefully supervised, and its
wearer's head was never so fun OF va
rious social and charitable obligations
as to make her regaIe herself and her
friends with a panic every few minutes
of having forgotten where she had laid
them. But the modern up-to-date woman
cannot he thinking incessantly of her
bunch of keys. There is too much to do
these days. She has. therefore. by a
stroke of her happy ingenuity created
ne master key. This key solves the mys-
terry and is master of her possessions
Ii reigns alone. The plan is simple to
use a similar lock for the safe the writ
ing desk. wardrobe bureau drawers and
whatever it is desirable to have well
fastened. Then the master key is made
70 fit them all. 1t is usually designed at
ter the owners individual fancy and IS
worn either on the long chains that are
seen so generally about the neck, 'or on
bracelet.
These keys were first made in London,
but the idea has been appreciated by
many American women Besides being
valuable for the economy of time and
space they are sometimes very beautiful
Usually they are quite small and made
Of gold, the foundation. however. being
Of steel, as the gold IS too soft a metal
10 bear the pressure necessary for OPEN
in. locks Many that are seen are posses
sed of artistic as we'll as intrinsic value,
the Etruscan and Roman designs in chas-
| ing being very popular. Again, they are
made quite plain and fiat like a Yale lock
key. The more elaborate ones are some
| times quite brilliant with jewels. which.
when seen dangling from chain. produce
| a rather stylish and mysterious effect
One of the handsOmest that has been
| seen was a small copy of St Peters key,
| about an inch and a half in length In
the TOP were sunken a number of uncut
emeraIds, and the fine workmanship
brought out most exquisitely the EtrUs-
can design The imbedded motto was:
| Know thyself as / know thy possess
sions" This key sold for a great F-ice.
but the fair purchaser ConsOled herself
| by saying that it should go down to
l posterity.
The times., 1898-05-29

dress itself is a rather simple gown of
white embroidered faille. the train is to
hang from the shoulders and the veil is of
lace, a gift from Mrs. Cornelius Van
derbilt.
A deal of interest has been centered IN
the engagement ring. which the friends
of the happy pair comfortably concluded
would be a uniquely gorgeous single
jewel; something calculated to make even
the owner of the Kohinoor rather envious
In reality this bethrothal circlet is moth
ing more nor less than a peculiarly per
feet Roman intaglio. 1t is a small, an
tique, but exquisite cutting. on a rather
pale sapphire, of a little Love. crowned
with roses and rising triumphant. his
head thrown back in gleeful laughter, the
arrow having apparently just sped, true
to its aim. from the relaxed bow string
In a circlet of small white diamonds the
carved sapphire Is set and the fnge
band and crown that holds the ornament
are also of dull, antique gold that is very
pure and worked in quaint patterns.
The times., 1898-05-29
THE TIMES, WASHINGTON, SUNDAY, MAY 2e 1898

the ubiquitous potato beetle. and there
Is no reason why the housekeeper should
fear this ammunition, If used intelli-
gently. There is yet another hint as to
the placing of this poison, and that is
that the mistress or master of the house
should, in person, make sure that, where
croton or water beetles are to be guard
ed against, under the kitchen sink and in
the cellar under that again, where the
pipes connect under ground be well looked
to. Those who have studied the habits
of these creatures know how they are
routed Immediately by light, and how like
a flash they disappear. Their fortress. or
home is generally at the base of these
pipes. and it Is hidden behind these that
they scud up and down so mysteriously.
Forewarned is forearmed. There is little
The times., 1898-05-29

has for his partner the woman whose
badge corresponds with his own. They
keep these same partners all the evening.
Those wearing thep white roses move
after each battle toward the front of the
house while the complies wearing the
red roses retire toward the rear, so that
the guests have chance to meet all their
opponents during the evening. The wom-
en- do not count. except at. the end of the
evening, when they share the honors with
their partners, as win be explained.
1t is now time to begin the Wars of the
Roses and hostilitieS commence at the
sound of the cornet. which announces the
opening and end of each battle. and is
played by the person timing the games.
Each game should last five minutes, time
being allowed to change from fort to
The times., 1898-05-29

bon tied to their rose. These roses may
be either artificial or natural. While the
hostess IS presenting roses to the women
the host passes a tray to them round
among the men.
Attached to each rose is decora ton
made Of ribbon not over one inch wide.
This is worn around the neck, and from
ii is suspended the medal as it is worn
from each fort during the evening.
Two men and two women seat them
selves, the man with the white rose plays
with the woman wearing the white rose,
while the man wearing the rose of red
The times., 1898-05-29

the real danger is in wearing the dots over
the eyes, and causing them to dodge and
strain for natural focus. DR.. Ranney,
of New York, the well-known oculist
who is consulted by those from every
State in the Union, and whose profession
yields him about 100000 year. says that
every dot on veil is worth TO him 1900
Probably the doctor spoke in exaggera-
ton, or TO frishten his patients into choos-
ing wells without dots for their use. But
In spite of his efforts, for every plain yard
of yelling that is sold in the shops there
Is disposed of % yards of the dotted.
In colonial times the ladies discovered
that little pieces of black court plaster
discreetly placed on the face lent fair
ness to the skin and a pertness OF ex-
preston that was quite irresistible
Without doubt the generation of today is
thinking the same thing about the spots
on the wells.
The times., 1898-05-29

Both train and sleeve caps are of burnt
orange velours.
a green calfskin vamp, surmounted by
a foXing OF bright red and green plaid
cloth. is the coloring in one of the gay
little ties pictured here. Its fellows arc
4 handsome white buckskin tie, Offset
with black varnished leather trimmings
and a white satin shoe decorated with
white kid.
The high estate to which ostrich feath-
fans have risen is shown in the sketch
group of turquoise blue plumes
DhS,It q mirror of Furnished crys-
The times., 1898-05-29
WAR OF THE ROSES.
Euchre Played as Battle of the Mid
die Ages.

This war lasted thirty years. during
which a dozen battles were fought. In
arranging game called the War of the
Roses there should be twelve divisions
of the game called battles and the num-
Der of forts must be governed by the
number of guests. On each table, or fort
place small flag which denotes where a
The times., 1898-05-29

tai set in brilliants. AT the back of the
mirror a dainty miniature finds place.
while the handle is carved in silver and
sumptuously set with gems.
The times., 1898-05-29
TO WALK IN SILKEh At TIRE
OId-FaShiOaed WeaTeS Are Seen
in Vanity Fair.
THE BUSTLg BACK A AIN

Wire Humps and BOned si1irts-fhe
FHshfonuhIe Tint of Hair Is Chest
nut GoId-MatroHs Wear the Lam
halle CoiTurc - Petticoat Poems.
Old Glory on New ParasOls.
The times., 1898-05-29
Ethics of the NniI

use in destroying a few insects upstairs
while allowing them to multiply below
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-25
UPROAR D|SR|)PIS
Spanish C||R|[S.
Sitting Is Suspended Amid
Extreme Confusion.
FIERCE CRITICISM MADE.
Sagasta Cabinet Must Give Way
to a Peace Ministry.
FIERCE CRITICISM MADE.

Copyrighted. 1898. by the Associated Press.
MADRID. June 24.--Tha debate In the
chamber OF deputies yesterday on the
Philippine question was marked by great
disorder. Robeldo. the Conservative lead
err attacked Gen. Polavieja, tho former
minister of war. for treating with Agu!-
raldo the insurgent leader. and Was inter
rupted with shouts OF That Is untrue"
scene OF creates: confusion followed.
and the sitting was suspended. When bus
mess was resumed Robe.do continued his
remarks. saying:
Does the government desire peace or
war. II peace. Spain had better negotiate
directly with the United States. as the
powers will demand a brokers' commits
sion In case they Intervene
In the course of his speech, Robcldo CEN
smred the minister OF marine and Admiral
Cervera. accusing the minister OF granting
unpatrlo,.c !nterv!ews
Capt Aunon defended the navy. and con-
cluded his speech with the announcement
that Admiral Camara was on his way 10
the Philippines 20 defend the Spanish hag.
Another uproar was occasioned By Senor
Sslsnlaron. leader of the Republicans, de-
nouncing an attempt 10 close the debate,
lie loudly exclaimed: 1T Is an outrage"
and MAS commencing an attack on the
mona rs,hy when his voice was drowned by
shouts from al parts Of the house.
The uproar continued for some time, and
whe. order was restored the president an
nounccd ;hat the chamber would meet in
secret session 10 discuss International az.
fairs
Ii ;ae 3o95i@s great excitement WAS oc-
casloncs3. senor somper shouted as seaoT
Salmavoa was leaving the house
The Republicans are devoid Of shame
Thev are allowing the chamber - he
closed and they 80 uo. seize the pcekant
opportunity - accomplish something prac-
teal"
Senior Sanpe~ was arrested. condacted 70
:lse presidents o5tlce ard called upon 20 ex-
plain MS conduct.
The sena,e dlScusso: ;hc roItlca, s.tua-
,!3n. Senator Gonzales no sad Ia ai
~. eqs.,x as partisan. ol: As a Span-ard
declared that the country a32st 70 ;1d
tbe trats- lie sal.
'-t',aS,:s. men, failing 81 nations or -
co3ie~t3<e bodies has never been pnd~-
served A. j. hat heen attempted ~, make
ths Sraatar3> believe E'or everything hap
,sensaE aow 5ae whole country the peo-
pc. tAa parties and the government a.e "a
sIsocS.o5f-
N spite - interruptions. senator Goa-
zA.es cs1t.nu.ds
Spain has never Known what 4 scal co:og..4
r.4tr\
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-25

Gen. Young commanded the expedition and was with
the regulars while Col Wood directed the operations Of
the Rough Riders several miles west Both parties struck
the Spanish about the time and the fight lasted an
hour The Spanards opened fire from the thiczets and
had every advantage OF numbers and position but the
troops drove them back from their station stored the
blockhOuse around which they made final stand and
sent them scattering over the mountains
The cavalrymen We're afterwards reinforced bv the
Seventh Twelfth and Seventeenth infantry part of the
Ninth cavalry and the Second Massachusetts, and the
Seventy-frst New York
The Americans hold position at the threshold
Of Santiago de Cuba, with troops going forward
constantly and they preparing for final assault
upon the city.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-25
CAYALRYMEN DRIVE THE SPANISH INTO SANTIAGO.
Thirteen Americans Dead Including Capt. Caprn Hamilton Fish, -Rooseyes
Rough Riders in the Thick of the Fght-Fina Assault Is at Hand


Copyrighted 1898, the Associated Press.
ON BOARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BOAT OFF
JURAGUA, June "a, via Playa del Este, Guantanamo
Bay, June a. 8 p m-Ths morning Frday) four troops
Of First cavalry four troops Of the Tenth cavalry and
eight troops Of Rooseves Rough Riders less than 1000
in ALL dismounted and attacked 1000 Spanish SOL
ders in the thickets within five miles Of Santiago
The Americans beat the enemy back into the city but
lost thirteen At least fifty Americans were wound
ed including six officers. 1t is probable that at least
in the list Of the wounded will die
Edward Marshall, correspondent Of the New York
Journal and Advertiser was seriously wounded in the
small Of the back.
Twelve dead Spaniards were found in the bush after
the fight but their loss doubtless far Of that
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-25
SPAIN WILL LEARN
1H[ HORRORS Q WAR
HOstilities to Be Carried
Across the Atlantic.
IF CAMARA ENTERS SUEZ.
Dewey Is Amply Able to Destroy
the Cadiz Fleet.
If CAMARA ENTERS SUEZ.

WASHINGTON, June 2t-The war is 10
bs carried into Africa me,apaoricaily
speaking. If Spain Is foolhardy enough TO
send the Cad.z fleet through the Suez canal
to attack Dewey in the Philippines. 1t Is
announced on good authority that before
the last Spanish vessel has passed through
the canal an American squadron will be
steaming AT full speed across the Atlantic,
straight 10 tho coast OF Spain. to take the
war home 10 tho Spanish people.
But 1t has been concluded by the admins
tration that nothing save the most severe
measures Will suffice TO bring the Spanish
people to realizing nse OF the hopeless
ness of the continuance OF the present war.
and even kindness. Il IL held. viii dictate
such blow as that which & IA proposed TO
administer, IL the Spanish persist in this
last project.
After tho fall OF Santiago and The cap
ture or destruction Of Cervera's squad
ron. Sampson VIII have an abundance OF
vessels TO spare for tie task sct forth.
Probably he Will constitute the attacking
fee. in two suuadrons the firs. flying
squadron. 20 ~ composed OF the swiftes,
vessels OF tho fleet. such "a tho Columbia.
Minneapolis Harvard. Yale ST Louis. St.
Paul, New Orleans and sich craft. tbs
VIII bo followed by another command.
either under SAMPSON or Schley, BY the
battieships, which Capt. Ciarks expert
ence with the Oregon has shown can easeiy
he counted on for the voyage across the
Atlantic, with tae Iowa, Oregon, rndt-
ana. MaszachUset,s and Texas al battle
salipa. saipplenenting the New York ard
Brooklyn. arnoeed cruisers. and the less
pousrfui vessels Of the aying slua6ron,
the Spanish coast would he speedily swept
clear % all commerce. all Spanish ship
Ping would be destroyed an1 some of he
best ports hlockade3 or bo:nharIed.
That the Spanish Ca5lz feet Is proceed
iug steadily eastward IS 10 longer doubted
here. Trusted agents or 'he government
on the shores of tho Mediterranean arr
watching every movement OF the shiga and
ayaiiing themselves Of every reliable source
~ information 80 when word came from
r0n was sigatcd or PanteIisrlA day before
yesterday the officials wee bound 70 ac-
cept the statement as t@yond question.
TIE frst report 70 that effect. walen came
through AZ Italian newspaper was taken
RIth some reservation. owing 20 the known
efforts q the Spanish government 70 mig
lead cur naval authorities by jas. such
publications IN tr1ecd,y neutral news-
.apcrs- By the reckoning ot the naval Of
aoers ne squadf3o sao1ld ~ nearing g-an-
dia. south e Greece A ths rate it Is
progressing. tns squadron should reaea
Port Said. al the entrance 20 the saez
canal. aboas Monday or -rssesisy
Beyoosi his poin; It IS not oe.lsyed ;ha,
tA@ squadron wifi g3. <or II IL conaaeu,iy
ss}t .Aat ne whole spanssn movement Is
noting more ;haa q spectacular Gsxp.s =
gotten ~ 20 meet me irresls' bic demand
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-25
Furious Charge of Americans
Was Irresistible.
SPANISH HAD TO FLEE:
Hamilton Fish Killed Among
Those Far in Advance.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Intelligencer.
NEW YORK, June IA specia! from
Playa del Este. Cuba, says:
American soldiers today CF'riday) won
another glorious victory. driving 200
Span:ards almost 20 the walls OF Santiago.
The battle was fought in the woods be-
tween Juragua and Sevilla. at Il point
about seven miles from Santiago. During
the battle and the subsequent retreat OF
the enemy over two hundred Spaniards
were killed and many wounded. while sew
enteen American soldiers were killed and
upwards OF fifty wounded.
Early Friday morning Teddy Roosevelts
Rough Riders, the First regular cavalry
and detachment OF Cuhans, led desI1er-
ate charge on a Spanish ambush The
first fire OF the enemy was nlosi destruc
tive and caused many of the Americans to
bite the dust. but the Spantards received
a surprise Ia return C9any times as disa.s-
trous.
The Americans and Cu5ans. not daunte1
BY the ambush. charged directly on the
Spanish who. being utterly unprepared fer
such a movement. fell back. TIE invad-
ers pressed them cl0se and the retreat
became roGt. The Americans followed
until their officers. seeing that they would
be soon upon the Spanish main force. or
3-red halt
Tha Rough Riders had pleaded for duty
in the advance. and Gen. Shafter obliged
them Iaey went in the very vanguard of
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-25
WOUNDED.
ROUGH RIDERS.

NOC0AA M lDANsCs
Major Brodie, shot through ]
the right forearm.
} Capt. McClintock, Troop II,
shot through the right leg.
!; Lieut.. J. II. Thomas. Troop l.,
} shot through the right leg. His /
condition Is serious. )
!, Troop B-Privntes T.. VI. HiIl,
, Shelly. Fisher, VI. s. Newcomb, I
Fred n. Bealc. Corporal Rhodes. ;
!. Troop E-Corpornl James +.
} Bean, Privates Frank Booth, I
, w. Bert Charley. Daley, Hal :
vcrs, T.. J. Atherton, clifford :
Beed, Sergeant &. W. ArringO.
, Troop C-scrgennt Joseph +.
: CasannuGh, Corporal l.. l.. Ste
wart, Prisnfes George Row
, land, Michael CoyIe, Il. NJ. Reid, /
: NJ. Russell.
Troop L-Privatcs j. II. Kean.
, John Il. Deernap. Thomas r.
Meagher, Nathniel T.. Poe.
: FIRST CAVALRY.
:. Capt. Knox, whose condition
in serious.
Major He'll
:: Lieut.. George L. Byram
, TENTH CAVALRY.
Troop B-Privates Russell
!. Gaines. Miller, Cross, Braxton,
: Wheeler.
Treop I-Privates Riad and
) Mayberry.
: pRIVATES.
!, Company Not Given.
James Crews.
Edward culver.
. Har-, iIeGner.
Jmmes Johnson.
INSURGENT.
, Capt Luna. of the Cnban
army,
. SE<aI q . -
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xxx
! FIRST SOLDIERS OFALL !
KILLED.
ROUGH RIDERS.

SARAs AAAy u hAs &APEon, Troop
L.
Sergeant Hamilton Fish, tr.,
Troop l..
Private Tillman, Troop l..
Private Dawson, Troop L.
Private DOughcrty, Troop 4.
Private w. +. Erwin, Troop +.
FIRST CAVALRY,
Private Dix.
Private York.
Private Bejork.
Private Il. KOlbs
Private Berlin.
Private Lenmock.
TENTH CAVALRY.
Corporal White.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-16
PRIZES AND PRIZE COURTS.
How the Spells of n Captured Enemy's
ship Are Apportioned.

How the Spells of Captured Enemy's
ship Are Apportioned.
Any ship of the enemy may be made
a prize OH the high seas, even though
it belongs to private citizens.
The question of the legality of prizes
taken is settled by specially organized
prize court.
The prize court now in session at Key
West is composed of three judges ap-
pointed by the president.
The sentence of the prize court is
conclusive upon all the world. The
original owners of prize seized and
condemned have no appeal from it's de-
cisions.
One-half of the value of all prizes
captured by the navy goes to the gov
eminent.
One-twentieth Of one half the value
of all prizes captured goes to the com.
mander of the fleet to which the captors
belong.
After deducting the feet command
er's twentieth and the fleet captains one
hundredth share from the half of the
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-16
THE LITTLE MANcpovF


tAlone and unaided the Baby of the Navy"
captured the great armed steamship Panama,
worth about $4,000
prize reserved to the captors the remain
der goes to the men and officers of the
capturing ships. being divided among
them in proportion to the amount of
their regular pay.
All vessels of the navy within signal
ing distance of the vessel, or vessels
making a capture and ready to render
efficient aid If required, share in the
prize.
When q vessel is captured, the COM
handing officer of the vessel making the
capture is required to put her in charge
of prize officer and crew to take her
into port.
If captured vessel and cargo are not
taken for the use of the government, in
which case the captors are paid their
due share by the government, the prize
Is sold at auction.
The 3 inch gun is the largest to
which rapid fire action has been applied
in the United States navy. With q gun
of greater caliber one man could not
easily handle the cartridge.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-16

The Park Association are putting a
force OF men to work in the Athletic Park
making general repairs and getting the
bicycle tracA in condition for the races to
take place on Decoration Day. There
are quite number OF new riders this sea.
son who are anxious to try their speed
with some OF the old hands. The Park
Association have promised to put the
grounds and crack in better condition
than they ever were before and il there
are no rerords broken it will be no fault
Of the track.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-16
LODGE MEETINGS.

The regular meetings OF Calumet LIE.
gion, No. 212, N. p. G., will be held on
the eecond and fourth Nom avs oi acb
month. Meeting at 7:3O o'clock.
BY order
SECRETARY.
There will be regular meeting OF Help.
ing Hand Tent, No. IA, l. o, R., at their
hall next Saturday morning, Nav 81. at
. O'Clock. Work Ia the first and 9. cond
degreet.
Helping Hand Tent has accept. the
invitation from the Wiling Workers TO
attend divine services at the He'd Jacket
Congregational church next Sunday
morning, May 22, at $50 O'Clock.
ALE RICHARDS, @. II,
LOUIS JAMES, X. 3.
A regular meeting OF Hecla lodge, No.
90. |. u 0 f., will be held on Wednes-
day evening. Work in the first degree.
ALI members are requested to attend.
By ORDER N. q.
A regular meeting OF Degree of Honor
lodge. A. 0 U. w., win be held on Tues
day, May IL, at which a large attend
ance Ia required, az there will be initia-
ton and other business OF Importance
to he transacted. BY ORDER.
A regular meeting OF Calumet lodge.
No. i34. |. 0. o. r will be held on Tues.
day, May IL. Tire will be work in the
irst degree, when full attendance Ia re.
quested.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-16

Mrs. DR.. Scott has just returned from
visit below and will assist her husband,
DR.. Scott, 439 Main street, Red Jacket.
Mrs. Scott Is success sful specialist In the
diseases peculiar TO women and ladiee
who are sick and wish to get well il will
certainly pay you to hold consult alton
with the doctor and his wife, which will
will be given you free. II not satisfied
you will have been out nothing. but will
have had the benefit OF consultation
with two OF the most imminent special
ists Of the day.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-05-16
Volunteers Go to Join
Fifth Regiment at
Camp Eaton.
Large Crowd Sees Them on
with the Exception Of a Few Fro mn
Lake Linden. the squad Con-
sists Of Calumet Boys.

At 1880 this morning the volunteers
were ordered total in at d respond to the
roll call. After this had been done. the
boys were put through a short drill by
Messrs. William MeCauley and James
Merton and this WAS followed by short
address from Lieutenant Thielman. Im.
mediately after the address ranks were
broken TO give the boys time TO say
goodbye TO their friends before starting.
At o'clock the boys were ordered to
fall in again and march to the depot. At
the DEPOT the boys were greeted by
large crowd of relatives, friends and
sightseers. As the train pulled ont
cheer went up from the people on the
platform as a parting salute tn the boys
who have volunteered their services to
the United States.
Lieutenant Thielmsn has succeeded in
organizing body OF thirty-seveD, who
left this morning. Following are the