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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

their games are always watched by an
interested crowd, especially whcn there
ARE two or more bright jeune files takins
part.
The French people speak Of the game
as lawn tennis" without attempting TO
translate II into their own language, ana
they generally give the Americans the
credit OF originating It.
At all OF the French summer resorts
the tennis court is indispensable and
every young woman carries along in her
trOusseau one or more prStty tennis
gowns. There are hostes Of pretty models
this summer for tennis enthusiasts 70
choose from. como Of them in cloth and
other very smart ones In heavy linen
duck or pidue. In fact, pique plays quite
an important role in outing gowns this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
MRS. FELTON, AGAIN.
She Has Something More to Say on the
Claim of the Book Concern.


Claim of the Book Concern.
The Macon Telegraph prints the follow
ing:
To the Editor OF the Telegraph: After
the long and stolid silence OF the Wesley
an Advocate on the Methodist war claim
matter IL is matter OF sincere congrat-
ulation TO the membership OF the Metho-
dist church IN Georgia that the South
Macon conference spoke out In cheering
tones. People expect TO be outwitted by
are not ready yet TO accept trlckery and
corruption in pulpits and preachers, and
l felt as II daylight was dawning. so TO
speak, when the sturdy honest people
composing the Southern Macon confer
ence rose up and denounced the methods
used by the bee-Smith-S5tahlman COM
binatton before the United States Sem
ate II Is painful TO know that the MEM
bership have been forced 10 depend upon
secular newspaper, to hear anything OF
this grievous matter in Georgia. And
yet | am reliably informed that the Wes-
cyan Advocates editor was a member of
me General Conference Committee on
Pu6lishing Interests. before whom the
book agents and representatives from
the Book Committee had a hearing upon
this very matter. Doubtless we could
md out from the Georgia member ton
that committee) II the Congressional Re-
cord, containing the debate in the Sem
ate land also containing the lying tele-
gram Of Jarbee Sc SMITH. was read be-
fore the committee, or whether the reso-
luton 10 pay back that money, obtained
under false pretenses," was voted down
or whether that committee voted 10 "ex-
punge" all mention OF this maiodorous
affair from the minutes. All these things
ara charged upon good authority. aud
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
The Sergeant Majors Creed.

"A new parson who Joined al a large
home station was most anxious 10 i'm
prove the general conduct OF the parade
service. Among other things ne decide.
10 adopt the eastward position during
the recitation Of the Greed. Only tho
choir. who in garrison church are those
members or the band whose instrumeuts
are unsuitable for church music would
be Affected. as they alone occupied side
peWs. There 'Sas no aggrieved parishion-
or 70 consult. and the matter could BE-
easily arranged at the weekly practice
But the chaplain was disappointed. Th-
erect, however much it might have sat
ished him as an eccleslastic. displeased
him as a soldier His Idea was 10 repeat
me first two words himself and make .
pause; then. as he spoke again. the choir
were 10 turn as one man and proceed
with the declaration OF their convictions
simultaneously. But from the chaDlains
point or Wow the rehearsal was most
siovenly. and he confined the fact 10 the
Sergeant-Mator, on whom he was paying
a call next day.
Then the sergeant-Major advised. II
! might suggest. sir. I'd just let things
be 'as you were" THIS Sunday. and I'll
step up next practice The chaplain
gratefully acQuiesced. and at the next
practice the Sergeant-Major accordingly
stepped. No possible circumstances or
set OF conditions can eradicate or even
dull the military instincts OF Sergeant
Major. lie hdd snort CONVERSATION with
the chaplain. and then addressed the
choir. NOW men, The mere sound OF
HIS voice was electric. No little band
boy now iolled on the choir desk The
third fingers OF the hands were on tho
seams ~ the trousers and the heads
erect Even the man struggling with the
hassOon sat 10 attention. The Major-Ser-
geant proceeded. When rou ear the ole
man say III b'licve" xot mOve-them
words Is only cautionary: but when q
starts on Cord the Father" round yer
go On yer cells Then to the chaplain.
Now. sir. you try. The chaplain was
wise enough TO note that the sacred
words had been uttered and received In
perfect good faith and without SEM
Sergeant-Mator and tried forthwith. Sue
cess was instantaneous. The Nine
teenth Century.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
SLEEP ON A FRONT VERANDA.
How Family in Atlanta Keep Cool
These Very Warm Nights.

These Very Warm Nights.
A novel sight is witnessed every night
across the street from the police bar
racks. A number Of policemen view the
preparations OF whole family retiring
for the night. for the members Of the
family sleep ona front upstairs veranda.
About II O'Clock at night portly wo-
man makes her appearance on the veran-
ia dressed in a white mother-hubbard,
and she hangs a guilt or two and an old
shawl on the balustrade. Then she
spreads a blanket and disappears. She
returns from room with a couple OF
children whom she deposits on the blan-
ket. Another blanket is laid on the floor
Of the vsrands and she goes Off and gets
another couple OF children whom she
deposits on the second blanket This
operation ia repeated until all the chill
dren have been brought out. and there
are some eight o. nine OF them
Next the portiy woman in the flowing
white mother-hubbard spreads an extra
thick blanket down, and few minutes
later the father OF the family makes his
appearance. He darts from the window
and ducks behind the shawl on the bal
ustrade before You can say scat" for
he is in his night robes.
Finally the portly woman disappears
from sight behind the shawl. and the
family is all soon In the arms OF Nor
pheus.
The dew does not disturb them. Some
times a raj Incomes up SUDDENLY and then
there Is a rapid rush for cover.
At early dawn the family awakes and
slips into the rooms so as not to be on
tho veranda al sun mp.
They seem to enjoy their open air bed
room. for II Is too hot 10 sleep I'm the
close rooms over the store. whore the
old man earns a living for the family.
They all appear to be healthy and strong
Constitution.
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in bad taste always One gets in cOterie
of friends in a drawing room full of invi-
ted guests; but az a hotel strangers are
foremost. Here one meets people in one S
own sphere and people out Of IT, People
can come of friendly intent and so can
these of a critical mind; here also one
mingles with the woman swathed in crepe
and she of the plainest garments In a
summer hotel one must join the summer
crowd and it is in far better taste 10
dress moderately so as not TO be too con-
spicuous among them all
SHIRT WAISTS.
Beautiful summer shirt waists are
made Of silk and null OF taffeta and
China silk, OF Japanese and Oriental
weaves, of grenadine and crepon. Any
of the thin beautiful goods with or with
out their silk Innings are in good form.
These are often made so that they make
ideal evening waists.
They have puffed sleeves with many
a strapping Of velvet, they have shirred
Jokes cut low In front they have silk
vests and velvet lapels. they have most
delicate bead and jewel garnitures and
they are finished up in beautiful style.
and they are in good taste
Every waist this year even though II
be an evening waist, is called a shirt
waist. / saw a very delicate white lisse
waist made over a charming shade OF
pink satin. 1t had shoulder straps of
conch shell pearls upon a band of pink
satin yet It was a shirt waist. just
where the discrimination comes in II is
hard TO say. Last year. any waist with
which a linen collar could he worn, was
a shirt waist but this year limita-
toon seems to be confined TO the blouse
effect Anything which is slightly bloused
in front becomes a shirt waist. bodice.
on the other hand. is generally tight-ht-
ting and has little Jacket. A shirt waist
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
still the dress will be in good form.
NFPy TOW NEtVKS

VERY LOW Ntl-kS.
A neck on the contrary must not be
cut too low. neck cut go the heart"
OF one that Is extremely rounding or
very decollets IS considered bad taste for
dinner. These very low necAs are 10 be
worn for strictly evening occasions; for
dances. evening receptions. wedding re-
ceptiors. If they take place in the eve
ming, and for the duties of chaperone in
the evening The dress on all these Occa-
sions must he cut as decollete as even
this season allows.
English women are wearing, and have
slways worn, necks that are extreme
IS low The Queen demands that at
Court functions the bodice shall be a
mere corset height with stra~s across
the shoulders. EngliaSr women who are
the very acme of modesty in behavior
and demeanor In decOrum are guilty OF
wearing these dresses without a blush.
IN America II is not very good form 10
cut a dress so very low except AT the
Presidential receptions and at Washing
ton occasions when the diplomatic corps
are invited. These foreigners judge all
formal dresses on the standard of the
Queens drawing room and they measure
the elegance by the decollete qualities OF
the gowns.
For the summer hotels extremes are
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
THIS IS THE DRESS TO
WEAR FOR EVENING.

Copyright. 1895. for The Times)
NEW YORK. July Just how shall
dress for evening"
This is the question which many a
woman Is asking herself these warm
evenings when music is in the air and
dances and summer entertainments are
on the carpet.
The question OF evening dress has agi-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

The collar was a high straight affair OF
the blue duck. There was something de-
cidedly striking about the sleeves OF this
gown that were cut long ana close fitting
with just a suspicion OF fulnes5 at tho
tops.
They were trimmed around with six
bands OF the white pique arranged I'm
points The ceinture was narrow AFFAIR
OF the white pique fastening az the front
with round pearl clasps.
Among the cloth gowns I noticed one
Of cream serge that was made exceeding
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
PATRIOTIC ARE
THETENNISGOWNS
The Most Brilliant Cardinal Shoes
and Stockings are Worn.
THE MILITARY BLUE DRESSES.
The Hat May sbc sLittie Piece OF
White Pressed Felt-Lawn Ten
mis- Played Abroad-The
Tam O'Shanter.
THE MILITARY BLUE DRESSES.

PARIS, June 9.-Every year lawn ten
mis- grows more popular in France. 1t is
4 game that has been played more by
men heretofore, but many a young
woman's croquet ground has been trans
formed into a tennis court this spring
and lawn tennis parties are quite a fav-
orite entertainment.
One catches glimpes of tennis players
in the Bots these bright afternoons and
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tated womankind ever since the days
when Queen Elizabeth showed temper at
Mary Queen Of Scots for displaying her
beautiful neck and shoulders 10 an admir-
ing court.
The question OF evening dress was in
that case modified by persosal attractive
ness. but in these days when all women
are attractive and when beautiful neck
and shoulders are the rule. Is the case
with American women. there must be
limitations MADE by the laws Of dress
and the laws Of etiquette. so that
woman may know just when It is good
form to bare her neck and when she
should dress 10 high.
The rule for dinner Is a half nigh neck.
This means a neck which is cut round
ed or slightly pointed. II may expose the
little hollow in the throat and the curve
OF the back OF the neck. Dinner sleeves,
on the contrary. may be extremely short.
although Il must DO admitted that Il Is
better form TO have them to the elbow,
or the sleeves can be entirely ts<,en out
OF evening dresses and the shoulder fin
ished with a little ruffie II desired and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03

An improved nut for wagons ana a,nsr
machinery where the nut would soil tbs
hands II touched has a projecting knob On
one side which ats In q hole drilled In
one jaw Of the wrench TO prevent the pvo
from sitpping out
The record-union., 1898-05-30
THREE BArTLEsHIPs ORDERED
They Will be Built Like the I1li-
nois, Wisconsin and Alabama.

NEW YORK, May 30-The Navy
Department will call upon shipbuilders
to-day to prepare to build the three
battleships authorized by the present
session of Congress with a limit of
cost excluding armament and armor of
100000 each, says the Washington
correspondent of the Tribune.
Heretofore the limit of cost was some
what larger, as it included armor, the
navy always building its own guns
Proposals will be invited under two
classes, the first on the departmental
plans and Specifications and the second
upon designs to be furnished by the
bidders which must, however; fully
cover certain limitations laid down by
the Board of Construction.
This board, after continuous sessions
for a month, has decided that the three
new ships shall be almost Identical
with the Illinois, the Wisconsin and the
Alabama, now building at Newport
News, San Francisco and Philadelphia
respectively, and in all probability one
new vessel will be built at those places,
the Cramps, the SCOTS and the New
port News companies possessing the
patterns which will enable them to do
the work more expeditiously and at
less expense than at other establish
mentS.
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Will Be Given More Power Than
Any One Before This Time.

NEW YORK, May 30.-The State
Department has mailed to General Mer-
ritt his exhaustive instructions for the
government of the Philippines, says
the Washington correspondent of the
Tribune
These embody not only full details
for the control of the military and ma
wall forces in establishing his sover-
eignty oyer the Philippine group, which
We're prepared by the War and Navy
Departments for incorporation in the
instructions, but are understood to
clothe the commanding General with
greater discretionary powers than have
ever up to this time been granted to
an agent of this Government. Except
in his relations with foreign Powers
growing out of possible complications
in the East, which are to be referred
to Washington for negotiations, Gen
eral Merritt's control of affairs will be
practically supreme The instructions
throughout bear every evidence that
the United States intends to preserve
permanent control of the islands.
In this connection it is understood to-
day that arrangements are already be-
ing made to lay cable from San Fran
cisco by way of Hawaii directly to
Manila and work would be undertaken
as a matter of necessity the moment
the authority for expenditure can be
secured from Congress.
BY direction of the President, formal
orders have been prepared for issue to-
day adding 5000 men to the Depart
ment of the Pacific under General Mer-
ritt, increasing the force to 10000 men.
While General Merritt was promised a
week ago that this increase would be
made if possible, difficulties insur-
mountable in character were presented,
and it was only upon the success
achieved by the War Department yes
terday in securing the execution of
certain contracts much earlier than an
ticipated that it was found possible to
redeem the promise. These related not
only to the transportation, but arms,
ammunition, uniforms and other re-
quisite equipment, it having been feast
bic up to this time to secure these es-
sentials for only 10000 men.
General Merritt was informed last
night Of the improved prospects for
augmenting his force, and was re-
quested to designate such additional
volunteer regiments from the East as
he desired for duty in the Philippines,
with the assurance that his wishes
would be respected 1t is understood
that he contemplates asking for at
least one regiment from New York, an
other from Illinois, and the District of
columbia regiment for the third 1t is
also likely that Colonel Jay Torreys
mounted Rocky Mountain rifiemen will
be added to the expedition, which is
thus far deficient in the cavalry arm
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they marched out Market street and
over the hills to the city Of tents where
they will remain until ordered to board
transports for Manila Much is ex-
pected of these two regular regiments,
For several years they guarded the
border line Of Texas and are used to
the hardships of frontier life. Soon
after the declaration of war they were
ordered TO New Orleans, to be held in
readiness for the invasion of Cuba. Re-
Gently, however, it was determined to
send them to the Philippines and on the
25th of this month they broke camp at
New Orleans, and tonight their tents
are pitched in San Francisco. They
reached here in condition to fight at
once, if necessary, and hope soon to
start for the scene of hostilities in the
Orient
Colonel Overshine of the Twenty
third commanded both regiments on
their way across the bay. Among the
officers are members of several prom
inent families, notable among whom
First Lieutenant F. F. SchIey, Regi-
mental Commissary of the Twenty
third, is son of Commodore Schley
Commodore of the flying squadron
First Lieutenant Baldwin of the Eight
eenth, is a grandson of Francis Scott
Key, author of the ''Star-Spangled
Banner" Both the officers and men
are pleased with their reception here,
and tonight returned thanks to the
Red Cross Society for their bountifuI
lunch and beautiful flowers given them
on their arrival.
At Camp Richmond this morning
high mass was celebrated in an open
tent by Father Yorke. A booth con-
tanning the altar had been erected
overlooking the encampment, and many
of the troops participated in the serV-
ices.
Religious services. were also held by
the various Chaplains.
The Kansas men were made happy
to-day by the receipt from the Quarter
masters department of the shoes and
underclothing they have badly needed
The Kansas regiment has been the
only one here without a band. Colonel
Little, by telegraphing to several Kan
sas cities. has obtained. 500, and by
adding a few dollars from his own
pocket secured instruments for musi-
clans picked from his command. To-
day they played their first tune, THE
Red. White and Blue" with much eff
feet, and the Colorado band, which was
giving a fine concert, Joined in the ap-
plause.
The Montana regiment is camped by
itself opposite the Odd Fellows Gene
terry. and Colonel Kessler's men occu-
pied the day in making their quarters
comfortable.
The health of all the regiments is
good. Only trivial cases were reported
by the surgeons to-day, though there
are a few serious cases of pneumonia
in the hospitals.
Many thousands of citizens visited
both Camp Richmond and the Preside
to-day, and the Washington men in the
Fontana barracks were not forgotten.
officers and men from all sections were
presented inpartially with roses,
doughnuts or whatever patriotic gen
eroSity prompted.
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RECEIVING SUPPLIES.
Sixth Regiment Gets Tents and
Heavy Artillery Clothing.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 29.-The
Sixth Regiment of California Volun-
teers, quartered at the Preside, re-
ceived ninety new tents to-day Be
fore these were set up the camp was
rearranged so as to make room enough.
if necessary, for another regiment on
the old drill grounds.
The Volunteer Heavy Artillery re-
ceived additions of clothing and shoes
yesterday and now needs only over
coats and rubber blankets to be fully
equipped. Captain Steers is on the
sick list owing to a severe cold.
The Hospital Corps put up two tents
yesterday adjoining it's headquarters.
There has been no increase in the
number of cases of, measles and all
danger of an epidemic is over
Private Lynn Roberts of Company G
of the Sixth, who is down with pneumo-
MIA, shows signs of Improvement and
may recover.
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SIXTH TOURNAMENT
Of the California Inanimate Tar
get Association.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 29.-The
sixth tournament of the California In
animate Target Association opened to-
day at Ingleside. Otto Feudner of the
Olympic Gun Club carried off the hon
ors of the day. He took the E. T. Allen
cup on the only straight score of 20
made in the race, and later in the day
secured the Gold Dust medal by scoring
19 out of 20 without tie. The third
medal event of the day went to o. NJ.
Judy of Visalia, who, in the Olympic
Gun Club score, piled up the only
straight score. His victory gave him a
gold medal of the Olympic Gun Club
and also cash to the amount OF over $50.
The team shooting honors of the day
were won by the Olympic Gun Club
in the race for the Roos trophy.
The Lincolns took second money.
Third money went to Stockton and
fourth money to one of two teams rep
resenting San Jose.
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 29.-The
city's military population was increased
by the arrival Of two more regiments
to-day Twelve hundred regulars,
comprising the Eighteenth and Twenty
third United States Infantry, arrived on
five special trains from New Orleans,
and marched through the city to the
camping grounds. The Red Cross So
ciety met the soldiers at the ferry and
feasted them with good things to eat
and drink This was the first large
body Of regulars to arrive and their
welcome was as hearty as any extended
to volunteer troops. The streets We're
lined with crowds of people who cheered
the soldiers and made admiring COM
ments on their appearance.
At the camp, religious services were
held by the Chaplains of the various
regiments. and the rest of the day was
devoted to the entertainment Of Wis
ftors. The different regiments have
been overwhelmed with donations Of
pies. cakes and other delicacies until
the officers in command. fearing for the
health of their men, have begged the
bospitable women of San Francisco to
eonfne their gifts to more wholesome
bles. eggs, meat, etc. Immense CROWDS
of people visited Camp Richmond to-
day and fairly overran the tented city.
There was no letup to-day in the prep
arations for the embarkation of the
second expedition TO the Philippines. 1t
will be about ten days before all the
troops are sufficiently equipped for the
start. anad the vessels are in readiness
General Merritt viii not give the order
to start until his men are in good
shape. He wants to land them at Ma
Mia in condition to commence fighting
right away, and is taking no chance on
poor accommodations for the soldiers
The event of the day at Camp Rich
mond was the arrival from New Or
leans of the Eighteenth and Twenty
third Regiments, regular United States
Infantry The men are nearly all sea-
soned veterans who have seen hard
ship and service, and are ready to bear
the brunt Of more battles. They landed
from the Oakland ferry at the foot OF
Market street this morning and though
in heavy marching order, stepped with
the spring and vigor of unencumbered
troops on parade. With unbrOken lines
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GERMAN CORRESPONDENT.
He Was Denounced as a Spy and
May Be Shot ON Sight.

ST. THOMAS Cd. w. u, May 90
Copyright, 1898, by the Associated
Press Mr.. Emersohn, a German sub
ject, travelling as the correspondent of
German newspaper, left st. Thomas
on Monday of last week, May 23d, for
Santa Cruz. About Wednesday, the
25th, he left Santa Cruz for Porto Rico.
1t is supposed the object of the trip was
personally to observe conditions, which
some claim have been misrepresented
by American journalists.
1t is learned here to-day that on
Thursday Mr.. Emersohn was arrested
at Caguas, Porto Rico, but subsequently
escaped, whereupon the Alcalde of
Caguas declared him a spy and placed
a price on his head.
According to the same advices, the
German Consul is powerless to inter-
fere Unless the German authorities
act promptly Mr.. Emersohn may be
shot on sight.