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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
The Lcttcr-writing Convention.


Is there any woman who does not intend
TO write letters next Sunday? And is there
any woman who ever carries out her in
tention? Most of us let our correspond
ence pile up during the week. fully believ-
ing. in spite of all past experiences, that
we will get rid of it Sunday. That is the
main reason letters go unanswered so long
AS matter of fact We almost never do
it. Churchgoing or the Sunday papers con-
sumo good part of that blessed day OF
course We have breakfast late. That is the
one unwritten law which obtains all over
these United States. 1t was not put into
the Constitution because that could not
have made it more binding. We have din
ner at an unaccustomed hour, and have
to be torpid while afterward. Besides
1t is the day when the man of the family
is at home. and his company must be en-
1oyed or his comfort looked after first
OF all. Moreover. 1t is the day when in
innate friends drop In and stay to tea.
1t is also Bridgets holiday, and whether
Bridget be cook. nurse housemaid or all
three IN one, some part of her duties is
sure TO devolve on the mistress of the
mouse. 1t is growing more and more the
Day Tor informal friendly gatherings As
soon as the out door weather comes II
Is the day of days for country clubs New
ertheiess, we go on considering Ii the day
to be devoted to letter writing Perhaps
TINS Is remnant of schoolgirl training.
Perhaps it is sort OF hereditary habit de-
scended from ancestors whose Sabbatbs
were long hours of leisure which had to
be filled in perfectly unexceptionabIe
manner. Anyhow, did not write a single
letter last Sunday, and | bet you did not.
But as for this mail which has lust come
in. believe next Sunday will be the hest
time for good. long answers. Don't you?
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Practical Philanthropy.

Much as the SLOCUM SYSTEM means
to humanity, it may be obtained by the
readers of The Times for the asking,
owing to the desire of Doctor Slocum that
humanity may reap the reward OF his long
years of labor
By special arrangement with Doctor
Slocum. the readers of The Times may
have the four preparations of the SLO-
CUM SYSTEM by simply sending their
names and complete addresses to the SLO-
CUM LABORATORIES, 96 and 9s Pine
Street New York civ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
What March Means.

What the frost is to the flower is March
mad, merciless March, to the consumptive
March is a month fraught with fearful
possibilities and countless dangers.
March is the time to look after the cit
tie things in health" for many a consump-
tive's grave has been filled by one who
neglected simple cold, and realized the
truth only when consumption wicked
grasp was upon him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Write to the Doctor Today.

No matter what your difficulty. no mat
ter what your fears, write to Doctor Slo-
cum. Write fully and freely, with the
idea that you are addressing a man with
big, broad, liberal mind. who has given
the best part of his life to the study of
just such case as yours. and who will
give you advice freely ana generously
Address DR., T. A. SLoCUM. ao Pine
Street. New York, City. and say that you
read this offer in The Washington Times.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

Pains and aches and neuralgia vanish in a few
MINUTES; swollen and stiff joints relax and become
flexible; paraIyzed muscles and nerves regain their
powers; weak backs become strong; female trou-
bies disappear; the nervous, the deblitated the
brain-weary, and the broken-down feel the tonic
curative. and soothing influence penetrating every
diseased and weakened part, renewing the vi
tality, increasing the blood circulation in cold
exTemties. and imparting life and energy
to the whole body
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
The WAY.

Heretofore there have been many differ
ent ways TO fortify yourself. but nothing
that could cover ALL conditions until the
eminent medical scientist, Doctor Slocum
gave to the world the benefit of years OF
scientific study and research, and promul-
gated what has since been named in his
honor, the SLOCUM SYSTEM.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

From the New York Journal.)
Kind Old Party-Why do you weep so, child?
Child can't get father ter come home
Kind Old Party-Why goodness me, does he
drink?
Child-No. sir; he plays chess
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Method in His Madness.

(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Heavens. man! You've been parGding all over
town with the price tag your overcoat.''
''Read it
'Ehg 500"
''Yepl Only COS, me SIRE
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
q; for 49c Muslin Underwear.

All of our ladies' nightgowns,
chemises. skirts, corset covers and
drawers that formerly sold for 1QC
49c, Cash or Credit. .............o
Our New Credit Way.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
MUNYON'S DOCTORS FREE

Do you need doctor? Don't know? There it
is. You put it of and of till the little ailing be-
comes great one, till Consumption, Pneumonia,
Brshts Disease, or something else gets such a
grip on you that the case is hopeless.
'But it costs fearfully to be running to doctor
all the time say YOU So it does in the old
fashioned way. But suppose there was new way
Suppose as good medical advice IS could be had
for money were put within your reach without
money! Wouldn't that be the dawning of glad
day?
That day Is here Munyon's Improved Homeo-
pathic system and Munyon's Homeopathic Horna
Remedy Co. have brought it. Eminent doctors
will examine, advise you, and not penny TO par.
You can't pay, even il you want TO.
All day and evening; Sunday to ). CO 18th
st. NV.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
MAD, MERCILESS
MARCH,.
What 1t Means to the Countless
Army of Lung Sufferers.
BEGIN NOW TO FORTIFY YOURSELF

Catarr Bronchitis, Grip orIs After Effects, Asthma.
Weak System, Lingering Cough, and all Other
Consumptve Tendencies Should be Looked
After Carefully at Just This Time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Sc for 98c Lace Curtains.

Received a consignment of lace
curtains in all the new effects. They
n.Esure three yards long. Other
stores are selling 'em for $50 SQC
Cash or Credit. .-----.---...
nnr yexy Credit Wny,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
S9c for &c Ladies' Wash Waists.

These waists are creating quite
furore among the womankind. At
the present time you are unable to
get elsewhere a waist like ours for
this price. These are made of lawns
and percales, in the newest styles
and latest plaid stripe and novelty
designs. All fast colors, too. 3QC
Worth CSC, Cash or Credit. ~
Our New Credit Way.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
45c Sheets. SOC.

Lockwood sheets, 21-2 yards
long, double size, hemmed, hand
torn, ironed and ready for 30C
use. 45c. quality for-----.....o ~
Our New Credit Way.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
SC fer Iec Pillow Cases.

Extra good quality large size pill
low cases: size 45x36. Regular &C
loo. kind, for. Northumberland. -
Our New Credit Way.
Hemstitched pillow cases, made
of good cotton; size 45xS6. BIC
loo. KIM 1Or. ~ n
Our New Credit Way.
Large size bolster cases; large
size; extra good quality. 29c. nc
= .
nur Nav (re.Iif Wor
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

Ii you have a Cold, try it.
If you have the Grip, try it.
If you have a Cough, try it.
If you have Catarrh. try it.
If you have Sore Throat. try
it.
fyou have Weak Lungs, try it.
1t reaches the sore spots.
1t heals the raw Places.
Ii goes TO the seat of disease.
1t penetrates obscure places
where drugs taken into the
stomach cannot reach.
1t acts as a balm and tonic to
the whole system.
BEEN eSRsp SAss Price 81
III
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
Toweling Department.
Iec for 5gc T0We,s,

All our Soc, 39c., 2sc. linen buck
and damask towels-some with
fringe. others hemmed. VIII 1QC
sell Cash or Credit. ~
Our New Credit Way.
One thousand yards OF buck tow
cling go on sale. regular &c. Csc
quality. for.
Our New Credit Way.
19-ineh all-linen glass toweling,
u lee quality. for. y
Our New Credit Way.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-17
ELLA'PrMAXWELL

as one Of the nast brilliant affairs ~
given IN This city. Mrs. AcAIIsusr died
/ lew years since
Mrs, Rd1sone had the ordering OF an
early day household, aEd did her share
ot entertaining Her daughter, Mrs
Neville. Was 4 popular Member OF society.
and although her husband was real,
I'VE -or4 she never assumed the title
Mrs. Whitaey and Mrs. T0.and we're
the wives OF two leading physicians.
as an author and artist She had many
eccentrtcltIes, bur with them ali was
any one. She was particularly nice 10
young girls and tl-elass II planning
pleasure for them
Mrs. Charles I. Weller was one of the
earliest comers. Her delicate type 0t
beauty was much admired ard she vas q
familiar uguTe q most OF the social tllC-
ttons given IN this city as vel as a- all
ne entertainments aC the Executive
Mansion in Sacramento. during J0nn 3.
State
Mrs. Robert Beck. as Miss Ff5II. vas one
Of the very few girls in San Francisco IL
the early EtLi-s. Indeed q single girl in
that colony 0f young married women was
4 rara avis and her appearance in Il pub
Pc place was q signal Tor regular tus5I-
i4de OF Steres.
As an Illustration of the queer customs
Of tce times IS teid the storE Of her first
appearance AT Q theater- I was iu E5+,
and, aer0ure by her father. she OccIi-
pied q seat In the first row Of the dress
circle She wore a vivid crimson cloak.
herUfded 20 the neck She was a tCu--
brown maiden and the scarlet wrap con
tFastiEg with the masses OF dark brown
Ealr made q charming picture. SO evil
Cent-y thought the men who flied the
parqGat. for as she took her seat every
man rose as with one accord turned and
levelsd his CDera glass At her Ina gt1e
the Indignation such 2 demonstration
would eec2z:11 in these days
Mrs. e +. Lew Vas well known IL
NarysvilIs in the 6Sriss as Miss MGIIie
Creed niece 0f J. &. Fall and beauty
Cf the first water 1Ir. Low was at one
time Governor Of this State and later was
appointed Minister 90 China. Although in
the flight OF the wears q few snr1--1 n zas
have tu-bisG an Mrs Lows head. they
resi- there gracefully. and she still retains
much of the beauty for which she WIS
SO justly celebrated.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
About Franchises In Cuba.

Washington, Nov. 1s.-The president
has decided to make no recommends
tions to congress touching the repeal
of the legislation which has prevented
the granting of any franchises in Cuba.
The administration has become con-
WINGED that much serious harm has been
worked to the best interests of the
land by this legislation and that the
attempts of the government of the
United States to forward the develop
ment of the industries of Cuba and ad-
vance the condition of the people have
been greatly hampered by the inhibi.
ton.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
WELCOMED BY THE PEOPLE.
Gen. Otis May Have Given up Try
ing to Surround the Enemy.
NEWS HASH FROM FRONT.

Rosales, P. l., Nov. 21.-The natives
here say that Bayombong was occupied
by mounted troops, probably General
Young's brigade of General Lawton's
division. The people here are of bet
ter class than we have usually found,
and welcomed the Americans, as they
evidently realize that their agricultural
interests will revive.
General Macarthur said, 1--WE seem
to be entering a different political at
mosphere. The people here seem to be
less attached to Aguinaldo's cause than
those in many towns we have been in
on the railroad lines"
Manila, Nov. 21.-Major Swigert,
with two troops of the third cavalry,
met heavy resistance at Pozzorubio.
He believes Aguinaldo is there. Gen.
Young is at Sakkana. The people at
! Rosales welcome the Americans.
Slavens' scouts have reached Parana-
que, north of Tarlac. They found
four locomotives wrecked and fourteen
cars sound. General Macarthur is at
| Gerola, where the troops were vel
coined by the people.
Washington, Nov. 21.-The objects
of the recent movement chronicled in
two dispatches received from General
Otis are not clear unless it is to occupy
the different cities and drive the in
surgents away. It would seem that
any hope that Otis might have enter
tanned of surrounding a large body OF
insurgents must have been abandoned
as he reports the insurgents as scatter
ed, with only meager information as tc
where they have gone. If it is true
that some Of them have gone into the
province of Sambe1es they can yet be
captured, as the complete occupation
of the country between Manila and
Dagupan would prevent their escape
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
Used His Brains,

Sometime ago brakeman on the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad used his
brains and saved a passenger train
from running into two deraiIed cars.
The Company sent him a check for
$50 and posted a bulletin compliment
ing him for his quickness OF thought
A few days later, Engineer John Hag-
erty was oiling his engine at Councils
Vile, while waiting for the passengers
to alight. He heard another train
coming and believed that it was not
under proper control. He sprang into
his cab, opened the throttle and start
ed his train. The other engine struck
the rear car but it was not hard blow
and Hagerty's prOmptness saved ten
or a dozen lives The Company has
ordered a handsome gold watch, suit
ably inscribed. and gold chain for
Engineer Hagerty, as u reward for his
devotion to duty aEd using his
brains" in time of emergency.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
just Enough to Fight.

ton is not at an end among the six
thousand members of the Knights and
Ladies of Honor in New Jersey, over
the recent adoption by the supreme
lodge in session in Indianapolis, of a
new assessment rate table to go into
effect on January 1, 1900. From pres
ent indications the outcome of the
trouble will be a big legal battle be-
tween representatives OF the New Jer-
sey members and the supreme lodge
of the present order.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
Cardboard Advanced 10 per Cent.

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. 1s--The card
board manufacturers of the United
States, who have been in conference
here, have decided upon an advance OF
ten per cent in the price of all kinds OF
cardboard This change in price goes
into effect Immediately. r. E. Evans,
of Muncie, Ind, who presided at the
conference, stated the advance had be
come necessary because of the increase
in price of pulp and every other article
used in the manufacture of the card
board. The cardboard business in
this country, Mr.. Evans says, repre-
sents $4,000, 900.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
Iarres. Arooae Head Known.

A moose head whose antlers measure
from tip to tip six feet and one-half
inch, a head on which from tip to tip
a board could be placed, the tallest Of
men lie down and not be too tall for
the length of tin fact, the largest
moose head in the worlds the prop
erty of W. F. Sheard Of Tacoma, Wash.
1t has forty prongs, and its immense
fan-Iike antlers are enormous in their
width as well as in height. The marvel
is that any neck could have carried
such a burden.-New York Tribune.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
Nev PItcher for Iced Drrnk..

The new pitcher for serving iced
drinks is an English invention, and
beautifully presented in both green
and ruby glass. To put ice directly in
the beverage weakens its strength and
flavor. This is obviated by the intro
duction into the new pitcher of a glass
inner cylinder resembling a lamp
chimney as much as anything), with a
silver top and screw cork. In this the
cracked ice lasts long time, the drink
poured from the pitcher proper, and
renewed again and again as required.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
Against Polyga mist Roberts.

Topeka, Nov. 2O.-There are four OF
the Kansas congressman who have not
yet gone to Washington, Curtis, Miller
Bailey and Bowersock. These foul
representatives express themselve:
against seating the polygamist mem
Der elect from Utah.
The reasons given cover severa
grounds but the central idea is tina
Utah has broken faith with the United
States government. When that state
was admitted into the Union the PEG
pie of Utah gave their solemn promise
that polygamy should cease.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
Used Mails to Defrand.

Springfield, Ill. Nov. 21--Judge
Allen in the United States district
court at Cairo; sentenced the Rev. Mr..
J. Forest Marston to year and half
in the penitentiary for using the mails
for scheme to defraud. Marston, who
was Baptist preacher at Mt. Holly,
S. c., in 1892, represented himself to be
an agent for the Red Cross society. He
Travelled over the country lecturing on
Cuoa and raising funds to provide a
home for the poor children who were
made orphans by Weyler's cruelty. He
pretended to send the money he raised
by registered mail to Miss Barton, and
he exhibited receipts for these letters
but Miss Barton never received any of
the money
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
Cotton Shipped Direct to Japan.

water route for cotton from Mississip-
pi river points to the Orient is now an
actuality. The Norwegian steamship
Hero cleared for Kobe, Japan, with
s971 bales of cotton, received at this
port, and over 5000 tons of phosphate
rock, taken aboard at a Florida port.
This is the first direct steamer to sail
from this port to the Orient via the
the Suez canal. Other steamers will
follow during the remainder of the
season.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
Hundred Pound Rates on Stock.

Chicago, Nov. 21.-The general freight
office of the Rock Island in this city an
nounces that after December 1 charges
for the transportation of livestock
west of the Missouri river will be made
by the hundred pounds instead of by
the car load, as heretofore.
This is the basis on which the charge
for livestock transportation into the
Chicago and ST. Louis markets has been
made for the past eight years. 1t is
also the basis established by the Santa
Fe about two years ago. and at that
time caused great agitation among
western shippers.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
CONTRACTORS ULTlMATUM.
Say What They VIII Hold to A:eer JAM
First.

Say What They Will Hold to Aceer JAM
uary First.
Chicago, Nov. 2O.-The Chicago con-
tractors and builders, who have long
been threatening a war upon tho
trades unions, which are charged with
uaduly hampering building operations
in Chicago, issued an ultimatum stat
ing the terms upon which labor must
meet employers after January next.
They announce that they viii refus-,
to recognize any Limitation as to thu
amount of work a man shall do in &
day; also any restrictions as to the use
of machinery; that they will not permit
interference with workmen during
working hours: that there shall be nc
sympathetic strikes: that no restric-
tions as to the use of manufactured ma
terial, except prison made, will be re-
cognized, and that the unions shall
not prohibit the employment of appren-
tees. Forty distinct associations OF
employers, representing practically
the building interests of the city have
signed this ultimatum. When this de-
claration was presented to the Building
| Trades council it was referred to the
committee on arbitration without dis.
cusSiOn
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
Armored Tratn Attacked.

London, Nov. 2O.-Misfortune pur-
sues British armored trains, the fas-
cination for which has given the Beers
their first and latest victories. The
British seem to have walked into de-
hberate trap with the result that from
100 to $50 are either killed, wounded
or missing, divided between the Fusi-
liers and the Durham infantry. 1t is
believed that few escaped and that the
others are prisoners in the hands of the
Beers. The rulaor of the death OF
General 10, IT is discredited.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25

JASON GROW, OSCARViLLE, GA.
Writes US, May 81, 1899: Il feel it my
duty to write and let you know what
your medicine, 5 Drops has done for
me. / have had rheumatism about
eighteen years, but was able to be up
most Of the time until a year ago last
May, when 1 was taken down and not
able to move about. About six weeks
ago l saw your advertisement and
wrote for sample bottle. After TAX
ing a few doses it did me so much
good that 1 ordered some more for
myself and friends, and in every case
It has done wonders and given perfect
satisfaction.
''Dr. Woodliff, my family physician,
who has had rheumatism for fifteen
years, is taking the IS Drops and says
it is the most efficient rheumatic med
icine he has ever used"
80 Drops" is the most powerful spe-
cific known. Free from opiates and
perfectly harmless. 1t is a perfect cure
for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia,
Dyspepsia, Backache, Asthma, Catarrh,
La Grippe, Neuralgia Headache, etc.
If you or any of your friends are suf-
fering, do not delay, but send for g
bottle Of ''5 Drops" Large-sized bot
ties 600 doses). 81 For the next
thirty days we will mail a 25-cent
sample bottle for 10 cents. SWANSON
RHEUMATIC CURE CO., leo to 1874 E
Lake Street, Chicago, Ill.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
Another Railroad Cominr south

Denver, Nov. GA railroad move is
now taking definite shape. This is
the connection of the Colorado and
Southern with the Choctaw and
Memphis railroad. The connection is
now practically assured. The subject
has been taken up by the board of di-
rectors of the Choctaw & Memphis
road, and it is understood that orders
to build will be issued Immediately.
The extension of the Choctaw &
Memphis will meet the Denver City &
Fort Worth branch of the Colorado &
Southern at Amarillo.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
Want Louisville Vote Thrown Out.

Lexington, KY, Nov. 2O.-counsel
for the Democratic candidates gave
notice of motion to throw out the
vote of the city because of the presence
of militia at the polling places on No
yeInber Z. The notice served on the
commissioners says: For the Demo
cratic candidates we now give notice
that at the close of the count and be
fore any certificates be issued, we will
move the board and all its authorities
may consider this election to declare
null and void the election held in the
city of Louisville on the 7th day of No
vember, 1899.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
Terrible Famine at Bombay.

Bombay. Nov. 21.-The famine which
is spread over the greater portion OF
this district is daily becoming more
acute. The enormous number of 951,-
523 men are employed on various relief
works, but there are still millions OF
persons destitute for whom no relief
can be provided and who must inevita-
bly, starve to death unless immediate
outside assistance is forthcoming.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-11-25
Non-Po1ygamous A1ormons Speak.

San Bernardino, Cal, Nov. 2O.-The
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints, Southern California
district just closed here, passed the
following resolution: 1--WE earnestly
protest against the allowing of our ma
tional banner to float over any terri
tory that permits the sacred laws of
marriage to be violated, and we pro-
test against any person being allowed
to take a seat in the halls Of the con-
gress of the United States who is know
ingly guilty of adultery or polygamy.