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The times., 1898-12-10
DISTRICT LEGISLATION.
Action ON street Extension Billn
Suspended for q Time.

Action ON Street Extension bills
Suspended for = Time.
The District Committee of the House
held a long session yesterday and dis
cussed the question of street extension.
c. C. Lancaster, A. III. McLachlen, and
A. b. Townsend called to urge the exten-
siop of Seventeenth Street north from
Florida Avenue. and this brought up the
general subject. The committee finally
decided to let the whole matter go over
without further action until the Senate
shall have considered and disposed of the
bill for extending Eleventh Street, which
passed the House at the last session.
Speaker Reed has assured Chairman
Babcock that he may have Monday for
the consideration of District measures
No District House bills are ready for
action, and Mr.. Babcock will call up
three Senate bills that have been sent
over by that body.
The first simply authorizes the use Oh
typewriting machines in District offices
and does away with the anttquated sys-
tenn of penmanship there.
The second regulates the inspection OF
flour in the District falling short OF the
standard.
The third bill provides for the acquire
ment by condemnation of land and water
rights at the Great Falls of the Potomac
The land sought to be acquired extends
from near the Government dam to the
mouth of Difficult River, including the
islands in the river and extending back
half a mile from the river on each bank.
Including also all water rights except
those of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company.
The bill for regulating the fireman
fund of the District was erroneousiy
placed on the calendar and has been re-
called for further consideration by the
committee.
The subcommittee on appropriations
completed the District appropriation Dill
yesterday afternoon. and Will report II 10
the full committee today or Monday. The
subcommittee will next take up the ex-
ecutive. judicial and Legislative appro-
priation bill.
The times., 1898-12-10
RACK FROM PORTO RICO.
The First Kentucky volunteers AT
rive Mt Newport News.


Newport News, Dec. s-The tinted
states transport ship Berlin arrived mere
,oaov from San Juan Porto Rico. with
tho FIRST Kentucky Volunteers. in COM
L,a os Col. Castleman. The soldiers are
in good health. The Chesapeake ana oi'o
Railroad now has ready forty Pullman
cars for the soldiers. one private car tor
the officers and eight box cars for camp
eouipage and baggage. This train VIII De
run in three sections and will leave Sat
urday night or early Sunday morning ior
Louisville.
Mai. Gen. Brooke. Mrs. Brooke. Gen,
sheridan. chief of staff; Mrs. Sheridan and
the members of the major generals stan
came ashore this evening and went to oid
Point, and are now stopping at the Cnam-
berlin. where they will remain until tney
leave for the Blue Grass State.
The times., 1898-12-10
7. D. HADDAWAY,
So I4th St.
Po.tal Savings Bank..
5Ie l4th st.

The bill providing for the establishment
of postal savings bank system In the
United States will, according to Repre-
sentative Lorimer. be favorably reported
from the Committee on Postoffices and
Postroads. and he hopes TO secure its inn
mediate consideration. He says he has
found a generally favorable sentiment to-
ward the bill.
The times., 1898-12-10
No water for Oakland.

Oakland. Nd. Dec. Sat a recent
meeting of the town authorities of Oak
land. 1t was determined to issue $500 of
bonds, to provide money TO construct
waterworks Mr.. G. 8. Hamill now pro-
nounces the law defective. Oakland is
badly in need of waterworks. but the
defect in the law will prevent her getting
them for some time to come.
The times., 1898-12-10
so,aier., Deaths at san Juan

Gen. Henry. commanding at San Juan,
Porto Rico, informed the War Department
by cable yesterday of the following
deaths: December Z. Private Patrick Nc
Donald, Company X, Forty-seventh New
York. pernicious malaria; December s.
Private William N. Connors. Company l.
Eleventh Infantry. pernicious malaria.
The times., 1898-12-10
A Lecture ON Brn.iI.

The Hon. Robert Adams, jr, member of
Congress from the Second district of
Pennsylvania, delivered an interesting lee
ture last evening before the National Geo
graphic Society and a large number of in
vited guests at the First Congregational
Church. The subject of the discourse was
Brazil and Its Revolution" 1t was made
particularly interesting and instructive by
means of numerous and excellent stereop-
ticon views of the country discussed.
The times., 1898-12-10
AMERICAN WHEELS ABROAD.
The Annual Report of Consul
Hnlstend.

The Annual Report of Consul
Hnlstend.
In the annual report of Consul Halstead
at Birmingham. England, extracts from
which were given out at the State Depart
ment yesterday. he says:
"A combination OF circumstances has
prevented American bicycles from secur-
ing the footing that they deserve in this
country; but, to show the possibilities, it
may be mentioned that a large American
house with direct representation in Lon
don sold Scotch firm a short time ago
1000 machines. to be delivered during the
forthcoming season. Unquestionably, If
bicycles are sent over here according to
English requirements. and the tastes of
buyers in the various details cultivated.
there is no reason why a large business
should not be done
The times., 1898-12-10
little prices for TOYS.

The toy department is one of the
busiest spots in the store There you'll
always find crowl OF buyer=attract-
ed by the surprising smallness of the
prices and the infinite variety of toys.
Pay 1t a visit today-and avail
yourself of these:
Large size transparent states,
usual 15c sort &c
New electric batteries. gives cur
rent of small volumean enjoy
able toy-worth s1-3s-for CSC
Tool chests, complete with saw,
hammer. square. chisel and all
the rest-worth Soc
Large size printing presses, with two
fonts of type, cards, various
inks, rollers, etc-for. 10
Extra large size steel express wag-
ons. with iron axles-have
steel wheels-worth .N.4S
The times., 1898-12-10
FRAMING AN INDIAN BILL.
The Committee May Have 1t Read
Before the Holidays.


A meeting .sf the Indian Affairs Com
mittee of the House was held yesterday,
and daily meetings will hereafter be held
with view to completing the Indian bill
before the holidays. Amendments have
been made to the first draft of the meas
ure. which provided for an appropriation
of sis.5co for work on the Morris School
in wisconsin; $4,000 for a school on the
Huan Reservation. and $40 for a school
on the Kickapoo Reservation.
In connection with Indian affairs the Pc
tition submitted to Congress Thursday by
Cardinal Gibbons has attracted consid-
cradle attention. and there are a number
of senators and representatives who are
in favor of complying with the request
contained therein Tor the appointment OF
committee to investigate the Indian
school question.
The times., 1898-12-10

1.0Oo Silk Tecks, Puffs and Four-in-
Hands, in light and dark colorings,
wide variety of patterns; usual 35c.
quality of silk, made up ex- 1En
pressly for us. Choice ...........ZOU
1,oo0 Fancy Silk Tecks. Puffs, Four
in-Hands. Imperials and Ascots; ex-
elusive patterns and the same grade
Sf %ssKxear slk that eSeiee sSes into most 'ao Soc
Eastern section-First Floor.
The times., 1898-12-10

During the past month Baroness Mumm
Won Schwarzenstein has given numerous
entertainments at the Hotel Chatham.
Paris. France. in honor of her cousin, Mrs.
A. B. Won Orendorf, who has returned to
America after a Summer of travel
abroad.
The times., 1898-12-10
ARMY BILLS CONSIDERED.
The Committee ON Military Affair."
VIII Give Public Hearings.

VIII Give Public Hearings.
A meeting of the House Committee on
Military Affairs was held yesterday for
the purpose of considering the Hull bill
and the Miles bill for the increase of the
army. Both measures were read and in
formally discussed.
Public hearings will be given by the
committee on Monday Gen. Miles. Gen.
Schofield. Gen. Corbin and other men
prominent in military affairs will be asked
to discuss the needs OF the army. II is be-
lfeved that a bill will be considered by
Congress before the holidays.
The times., 1898-12-10
The Cabinet before n C.mera

Several Photographic views of President
Mckinley and the entire Cabinet were
taken during the important session yes
terday. by Miss Frances Johnstone, a
local artist. The photographs were for a
news syndicate.
The times., 1898-12-10
HISTORIC LOOKOUT POINT.
An Addition to Chickamnuga
Park.

Park.
1t was learned at the War Department
yesterday that the Government has,
through the Chickamauga Park Commits
sion, secured for $500 the deeds of six
teen acres on historic Lookout. Point, the
highest point in the Chickamauga region.
The Confederate battery. which was in
position on the height at the time of the
siege, will be replaced by the park COM
missioners and several States will erect
memorial tablets to their troops which
participated in the battle at this point.
The times., 1898-12-10
Imitation

lis the sincerest fattery. I find persons
advertising in my vein, but coneeaiing
their identity.
This won't do.
If you take out Life insurance you
want to be as certain about the COM
nany and the policy as you would about
a bank you deposited in
More assured-for you are here to look
after YOUR money, but not here to collect
your Life Insurance.
So, while you examine all plans ana
propositions. come to me and consult De-
fore YOU act. / can put you in any COM
pany and at the best rates.
The times., 1898-12-10
In ia linon aprons. 19e

Yard and quarter wide sheer India
linen aprons-with satin striped bor-
ders and deep hem-strings to match
full length-for 10 cents each.
The times., 1898-12-10
S1.25 kid gloves. 69e.

A lot of ladies' fine kid gloves, in
reds. tans and browns and also a lot of
two-clasp undressed kid gloves in
grays, browns and black-worth 81 25
a pair-will be offered for &c a pair.
The times., 1898-12-10

Mr. and Mrs W. S. Andrews have sent
out invitations to the marriage of their
daughter. Rosa, to Mr.. w. F. Huntington
Wednesday, December q, at Bethlehem
Church, Va.
The times., 1898-12-10

DR.. and Mrs. Banks are at the Grafton
for the Winter.
The times., 1898-12-10

Judge and Mrs. Arnoux and daughter,
Miss Helene, of New York. are spending
the Winter at the Arlington.
The times., 1898-12-10

Mrs. Lee, of Boston, is at 1445 Massachu
sets Avenue for the Winter.
The times., 1898-12-10

Mrs and Miss Kelly receive on fridays
at 1918 n Street. Mr.. Wistar Kelly is now
visiting his parents, Judge and Mrs.
Kelly.
The times., 1898-12-10

Mrs. William S. Parks has returned TO
her home at 17ls Riggs Street, after
months visit to New York.
The times., 1898-12-10

Lieut.. Charles w Parker and Mrs.
Parker. of Ohio. are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs John Oliver moque, at 1907 Thir-
teenth Street
The times., 1898-12-10

Mrs. Cook. of Hartford, Conn. is visit
ing Mrs. John Addison Porter In K street.
The times., 1898-12-10

The Saturday evening assembly will give
another of their seasons dances at Car
roll Institute tomorrow night
The times., 1898-12-10

Mr. and Mrs. AImeric Paset. of New
York, are guests at the British embassy.
The times., 1898-12-10
15c ribbons. 9Ke.

a1-2-inch all silk satin and gros rain
ribbons, in all the leading colors-the
regular 15c sort-will be offered for
8 1-2c a yard.
The times., 1898-12-10

Lot of boys chinchilla REFERS, in
sizes TO 10 years-large ones from
years UP have storm collars-small
sizes to have braided coll q 10
lars-for 0Z.4 40
The times., 1898-12-10
The Last Day of the Water Color
Exhibition.

1t is expected that the art sts. many OF
them. will be present today and this
evening to receive the congratulations OF
their friends upon the success of the
Third Annual Exhibition. The one hun
dred and sixty-four pictures are well
worth seeing. Friends of local art should
not fail to attend. a. m till lip. m.
1920 Connecticut Avenue. 1t
The times., 1898-12-10
SOCIAL INB PERSONAL
Anglo-Americans Entertained
by the Vice President.
70 AFTERNOON BUDS
Tens in Honor of Miss
Riyinus and Miss Hinc-Miss Early
to Re Presented Today = Miss
Faulkner to BE Introduced-Othcr
Notes.

The Vice President and Mrs. Hobart
entertained the members of the Anglo
American Commission at dinner last
night Gathered around the fiower-frag-
rant table, which was superb in its ap-
pointments of massive silver, old Bohe-
mian glass and Royal Austrian china
were the British ambassador and Lady
Pauncefote. Lord HerschelI. Sir Wnfrid
and Lady Laurier, Hon. Sir Richard
Cartwright. Miss Cartwright. Hon. Sir
Louis and Lady Davies. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlton, Sir James Winter, Mr.. 7. JEFF
ferson Coolidge. Mrs. Grant. Mrs. Hob
son and Miss Boardman.
The times., 1898-12-10

Mrs. Seth Shepherd has cards out for
tea December 20. from to O'Clock.
The times., 1898-12-10
MIR. M,KINLEY ACCEPTS.
He VIII he the Guest OF the Aln-
bama Legislature.

Utth'a1t hIctsSfHNuECe
Montgomery, Ala. Dec. s.-President
Mckinley has wired Gov. Johnston that he
will accept the invitation of the Alabama
general assembly and viii be the guest of
the legislature in this city on December l6.
He will be most cordially received.
The times., 1898-12-10

Mrs. Faulkner, wife of Senator Faulk-
ner. will introduce her step-daughter, Miss
saEie Faulkner. at 5 o'clock tea Decem-
Der Is.
The times., 1898-12-10

Mrs L. G. Hine gave one of the most
picturesquely appointed teas of the sea-
son yesterday afternoon to introduce her
daughter, Miss Bessie Hine. to the social
world. The handsome residence is set on
the heights of Prospect Hill on the Eek
ington road and was Hospitality thrown
open for the pleasure of the many callers,
each room being decorated with wild
smilax and abloom with chrysanthemums,
carnations and roses of every hue. Mrs.
Hine received the guests in amethyst
satin, the waist combined with royal yell
low satin and duchess lace and banded
with pink pearls The debutante was
gowned airily in white Swiss muslin.
trimmed with tiny lace frilled ruffies and
n sash of white silk and Valenciennes.
She carried crimson roses. Miss Hine
wore pale blue organdie, effectively trim
med with narrow black velvet ribbon.
Mrs Hine had no assisting line, but a
group of attractive young ladies aided
in dispensing the gracious hospitality of
the evening, among them being Miss
Bailey, Miss Galbraith, Miss May Wood
ward Miss Darby Miss Lewis, and Miss
Dalrymple. Miss Beatrice Bates, who
will be debutante of next Winter, lent
her pretty presence to the dining room.
where also were Mrs. ]. Ramsey Nevitt
and Mrs. E. P. Mertz. married daugh-
tiers of the house. Among the many
and a married daughter of the house,
Mrs. E. p. Mertz. Among the many
guests were DR.. and Mrs. Talmage and
the Misses Talmsge and Rev. DR.. Sunder-
land.
The times., 1898-12-10
Ladies' hose. DC.

A lot of hundred dozen ladies' two
thread fast black full fashioned
hose, with double soles, and high
spliced heels-for SC a pair.
The times., 1898-12-10
Hints for gift-givers.

In buying the holiday stocks we tried
Just as hard to buy under price as We
try at any other time of the year-and
we've succeeded. We have taken big
lots in many instances and gained
many price concessions.
Childrens solid gold rings for lie
Ladies solid gold rings. with opal
setting-regular sl-25 sort for isc.
Sterling silver lock bracelets, for
ssc.
Cuticura soap for Ice cake
Cyrano neck chains. white, goid'
black and combinations-some
of which sold up to 75c for.....---.-2sc
Boxes of bottles of Woodworth's
extracts. blue lilies and violet of
Sicily for.-.-.-----.----.-.--- ~
Imitation seal chatelain bass-a
regular sec value for....-------.-------l -lsc
Sterling silver glove buttoners
and paper cutters for......-...---..-.-'Sc
The times., 1898-12-10
Specially low prices for men.


Mems White
ished cushion neckband
made of
44c
Gloves Choice of and
- Neckwear prettest
or.
Mems
made
andl undyed
The times., 1898-12-10
81. 80 umbrellas. 81.

Today we put on sale lot of 500
es-inch paragon frame steel roo close
rolling silk gloria umbrellas IN a
large variety of fancy handles-french
wood-have sterling silver TRIMMINGS
and some are hard rubber handles
worth si.5G-and offered them at doi-
lar.
The times., 1898-12-10
$40 "Ausonia" clocks. &.9S.

Bronze mounted marbleized -Anso-
mia" clocks. with French or Rocco
sashes, s-day. half-hour cathedral
gones-large size-and perfect Tune
keepers-regular so value for SASS
The times., 1898-12-10
Gift hints for boys.

Boys soc Neckwear-just like the
mems styles-tecks. four-in-hands and
puffs-for 25 cents.
Boys e9c. 75c and s5c all-wool chevi-
OF and worsted knee pants for isc a
pair.
Boys fancy bosom Anchor brand
shirts. and extra pair Of cuffs. for sc
each.
Boys sc and Sc ali-wool Scotch
storm caps-go down over the ears
for 15c each
Boys 75c fur-top fleece-lined kid
gloves for soc a pair.
The times., 1898-12-10

Boys very fine quality all-wool COW
ert cloth top coats, very stylish and
serviceable-with velvet collars and
good Italian cloth linings-all sizes
from 3 to 16 years-others ask
IS and more for 'em-here for. ss.s5
The times., 1898-12-10

Miss Mary Maxcy Rivinus. of Philadel-
phia, was presented to society yesterday
afternoon at tea given in her honor by
Miss Markoe and Miss Rivinus.
The Countess Esterhazy, Mrs. William
Hammond, Miss Perry. Miss Aileen Kerr
and Miss Miriam Crosby assisted in re-
ceiving.
The times., 1898-12-10

Boys all-wool covert cloth top coats
lined with wool plaid-aId topped off
with nobby velvet collars-very serv-
iceable and dressy-sizes to
15-the regular $3-9S value ev-
erywhere-for ....................... S2.9S
The times., 1898-12-10
A great Saturday for boys.

economical
of
The times., 1898-12-10

Boys all-wool Scotch cheviot knee
pants suits-in brown and gray plaids
splendid school suits-strongly sewed
and well made-sizes to 16
years-eyerybody else's IS
value-for ....................... sI95
The times., 1898-12-10
Ladies' Neckwear.

These dainty Stocks and Ruffs are
very popular-sn popular tifat we've
had H%@~,,ss rs - ever workers making
them-for holiday showing especially.
Ladies' Satin Stocks. in White,
Black. Cardinal, Pink, Blue and
many two-toned effects; worth tQn
Ladies Black Liberty six Ruffs,
with full fiaring ends; there's 7Qo
dollars worth of SILK in them. l3G
Ladies' Liberty Silk Stock and But
terfiy Neckwear, trimmed with QQn
ribbons; all colors; worth $50 for ooo
Western Section-First Floor.
The times., 1898-12-10

Immense lot OF boys long pants
suits have been punched and go at
half and less than half. We're clos
ing out our stock of them-and hence
the tremendous cut in price The lot
consists mostly of blue and black all
wool cheviots, worsteds. and also
brown and gray plaids-sizes 13 to ls
years. Our prices have been 81 to VII
while others ask even more for their
equal. They'll all go now at
the uniform price Of .....--.--..... S4-69
The times., 1898-12-10
Girls Refers.

saz Sizes to II Worth 81. 81 OF
ior OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VksOO
Novelty Wool Refers. In combina-
ton effects. made in new style and
trimmed with fancy braid; CT nc
worth $3.50 for Do. 10
The times., 1898-12-10
Engraving Free.

Wherever it is possible to cut an initial
you shall have it cut--without extra cost.
The times., 1898-12-10

Mems Fancy Satin Suspenders. silk
embroidered; neatly boxed
The times., 1898-12-10

Mems ssc woolen Gloves. to-
day for...................
The times., 1898-12-10
M&dd6 G6hA5 X6ddSn
Teom-h
Every Day Brings its Special Features


Nor rwoudHb bxetotr
hurried possible
-tob be ofreiatt a
The times., 1898-12-10

Mems all Pure Linen Handke c,i is,
with large or small initial. in a box
II far r25C you want H. worm % Genus 25C
Eastern Section-First Floor.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-05
Charlie KeplS Dead

Charles r. Keels, aged 80, who was
laying i'll for the last ten days in the
Sierra Madre railroad hospital at
Juarez of typhoid-pneumouis, di d at
500 p. M, yesterday. He has been
dying from the last two days, but yes
| terday afternoon he seemed to revive,
so that there was some little hope of q
rally. But it was only the calm be-
fore the storm" and towards mig htfall.
the unfortunately young man began to
sink, and passed away at the hour
named. The body was brought over
to this city today, by Undertaken
Negley, and the funeral held from
Trinity Methodist church at D. M,
under direction of toe MasOns, of
which order the deceased was q mem
Der.
Mr.. Keels was over three years q
| resident OF this city, most of the time
as an express messenger with the Pa
citic Express company, but latterly as
been with the engineering corps of the
Sierra Madre road. He caught cold in
the fed, aud fatal illness followed.
The deceased leaves q sister in this
I city TO whom be was much attached.
He leaves also three brothers at Haw-
thOrne. Fla, q, d q second sister at
Sumpter, S. c., while his mother, Mrs.
T. S. McElveen, resides at Marysville,
S. G. He belonged to the Masonic lodge
at Camden, S. @. Charlie Keels had a
genial social spirit and will be much
missed by his many friends.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-05
See Schultz About Insurance.

Whsn the average man desires to in
sure his life he knows, as rule, very
little about what he is getting. but is
guided to q very large extent by the
representations of the agent with
whom he deals. He has more or less
indefinite ideas of what he wants; ex-
pecting the agent to put them in shape
for him aad suggest of the many differ
ent plans, the one which best suits his
conditions. How necessary and impor-
tant then that he should select with
care the agent upon whose intelligence,
experience, aud particularly integrity,
depends upon the making of contract
that is to bind him for fifteen or twen-
ty years, or even, perhaps for life.
The undersigned is the duly author
lied district agent of the Mutual Life
Insurance Co., of New York. Having
resided in this city for the past 80
years, his reputation for fair dealing
has been fully established.
Persons wishing life Insurance will
find it to their interest to consult with
him. He has every plan of insurance
aud will be glad to explain them.
S. @. Schultz,
LII S. Oregon st.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-03-05
At the Theater.

The production of the popular and
always interesting melO-drama,
Queens Evidence" Twas listened to by
the largest audience since the Rose
Stillman company has held the boards.
The lor ger this organization remain
the more popular thy seem to become
with FL Paso's theatre eoers. All the
characters in last nights production
we're haudled admirably by the ladies
and gentlemen of the company.
George Kunkle as "Mr. Isaacs," ac-
Quilted himself in his usual mastery
AID humorous manner, while Mr..
Huntley did some very clever acting.
Miss Stillma1 seemed to be especially
at home in her part as much wrOu.-
ed wife aud mother, aid her emO:iona
acting several times caused great
mum Der of d amp ey es in the audience.
The support gil Ell :hsse three import
ant characters was all that could be
des red. The local b. p. o. E. attenG-
ed last nights performance in body,
occupying an entire row across the
house. Tonight the company will be
seen in the we'll known act Irish
rollickirg COM dy "MavOurneen."
Much is promised in specialties by the
,m pa " this evening.