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COMING HERE NEXT YEAR.
The HnItimurc Conference Conciud-
ing Its business Affairs.

The Baltimore Conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church South, now in ses-
sion at Mount Vernon Place Church, this
city. decided yesterday to hold its next
annual session in Washington. The pres
ent session will not be concluded until to-
morrow, when the appointment OF pastors
TO the various churches in the jurisdiction
OF the conference will be made.
The devotional exercises which opened
Yesterdays session were conducted by Rev.
II. p. Hammel. The ordination of deacOns,
which took place in the church on Sunday,
was witnessed by President Mckinley.
Bishcp Granbery announced to the con-
ference the names of those who were or
dained Sunday as follows: Frank y. Ty-
Ter. GeorgeLN Boyle, Harry C. Febrey.
Edwin. E. overholt. and Harry @. Burr. In
the afternoon there was conference love
feast and in the evening the following
elders were ordained James NJ. Ander-
son, Frederick A. Gaines. John II. Dill,
William d. Keene, John b. Henry, and
Charles d. Butler. p. w. Jeffries. of Eng
land; j. NJ. York, and J. T. Valiant, the
latter being formerly n member of the
Methodist Protestant Church. were per-
mitted to take ordination VOWS, having
already been ordained in their respective
conferences.
the admission of Mr.. Valiant to
full membership in the conference.
which action was taken Saturday.
The committee on admission reported that
it was of the opinion that the admission
of Mr.. Valiant was probationary, and
wished the action which made him a full
member rescinded. On motion the action
of Saturday was rescinded and Bishop
Granbery ruled that the ordination vows
which had been administered had nothing
to do with the case. The whole matter
was then referred back to the committee.
Bishop c. d. Galloway, of Jackson. Miss.
chairman OF the board having in charge
the raising of the twentieth century edu-
cational fund of one and onehalf million
dollars, addressed the conference at some
length on the thanksgiving fund proposi-
tion. MIR. Galloway was very enthusiastic
over the matter. and his stirring words
awakened considerable enthusiasm.
Reports from the boards of education and
finance were received. The conference
memorial services will be held in Mount
Vernon Church this afternoon at o'clock.
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Lot 3-fer 50 cents.

Choice OF ladies' gowns. skirts,
drawers. chemises, corset covers,
and children's dresses-which are
handsomely trimmed with lace and
embroidery-skirts are full umbrel-
la style. with deep rufiie OF embroid-
cry and lace-and corset covers are
full blouse effect-representing val
ues worth up to 9s cents-for SO
cents.
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Lot fer - cents.

Choice of ladies' weil-made draw
ers, skirts. gowns, chemises. and
corset covers. all nicely trimmed
with lace and embroidery. and made
OF good quality muslin-equal in ev-
every detail to any 6ec garment TO
be found anywhere-for 80 cents.
The times., 1899-04-11
GRAND OPERA.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE
From the Metropolitan Opera House. v Y
Under the Direction of Mr. li1uIice Grau
Thursday, April Is. '.Lohengrin'' Gin Germanl
Mines. Nordica and Schumann- Iteink NM lean
and Ed. de Reszkc, Pringle, and Bispham Con-
ductOr Schalk.
Mines. Sembrich, Roudez. Bauerueister NM
salignac. Dufriche Meux. Pringlc, Vanni. Cam
panari. Conductor Mancinclli.
Saturday Matinee. April L. Faust tin French.
Mines. Emml Eames Bauermeister. Meisslingar
NM. Saleza, Campanari, AIeux. Plancon.
Saturday Evening. April Is. at 7:9n.
Die Walkurc" (iu German)
Mines. Lilli Lehmann, schumanu- -tIcink. Man
telli, Pevny, Meissingcr Roudez. Diella Bauer
meister. Molke- Kellogg, and Marie Breml, NM
Van Dyck, Bispham and Van Rooy. Conductor
Schalk. Seats at Sanders & StayInan's. Prices,
s. 81, 81, and 81 ap9It
The times., 1899-04-11

The annual Easter dance of the ST. Feiic-
itas Guild of the Homeopathic Hospital
was held last evening in Rauschers, Con-
necticut Avenue and l. Street, for the ben
eft of the work being done at the in
stitution. About one hundred guests were
present, among whom were Miss Francis
Hough. President of the Guild: Miss Louise
Kaufman, Mrs. Mearns, the Misses Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moses, Miss Hoeke.
Mr.. and Mrs Weed. Mrs Gibbs. Miss Cor
don, Miss McNoughton. Mr.. and Mrs. Whit
tiker, Mr.. and Miss Edison, MIR. and Mrs.
Alexander Britton. Mr.. Reed, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Scott Parks, and members of the
Chinese Legation.
The times., 1899-04-11
Lot 4-for 50 cents.

Choice of ladies' fine quality
muslin and eambric gowns, skirts,
drawers, corset covers. long skirts.
chemises. and also infants long and
short skirts-all trimmed and fin-
ished in the most elaborate man.
ner-and worth all the way up to
sl.69-for 50 cents.
The times., 1899-04-11
The Eugene Field Primer,

The Tribune Primer" written by Eugene
Field, while employed on the editorial stan OF
the ''Denyer Tribune (the last copy Of the
original edition Of which was purchased few
weeks ago for $3.50. has been reprinted at Sc
oada, Mo-. and is being sold in the interest OF
the Field Monument. which it is proposed
TO erect at Columbia. No. Single copies 25
cent?. Apply to J. West Goodwin. Secretary and
Treasurer. Monument Association. Sedaha. No.
mhIs-lmo
The times., 1899-04-11
Argentine Tariff on Spruce Pine.

Minister Buchanan has sent copy OF
the Argentine tariff for 1890 to the State
Department. One OF the changes of inter
est TO the United states is that reducing the
valuation OF Spruce pine from 80 to 20
cents per cubic metre.
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Free. The Peoples Common Sense
Medical Adviser is sent free by DR..
Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y, on receipt of
stamps to defray expense of mailing
only. Send 81 one cent stamps for paper
covered edition, or 81 stamps for same
edition in cloth binding.
The times., 1899-04-11
Lot l-for 10 CENTS.

Choice of ladies' umbrella draw
ers. trimmed with embroidery rut-
fie: corset covers. with lace, and
embroidery trimmings: short skirts.
chemises and also children's en-
broidery drawers and skirts. and
white and coiored dresses-which
worth up to 39c.-for 10 cents.
The times., 1899-04-11

The Easter german OF the Wednesday
Cotillion Club has been postponed from
April l. to Wednesday. April ~. The
patronesses are Mrs. William Belle Hibbs.
Mrs Joseph p. Minetree. Mrs. William
Todd Uevan, and Mrs. William Nelson
Moore.
The times., 1899-04-11

Rev St Clair Hester and family. Caurch
of the Messiah. Brooklyn, n. Y, are on
visit to Mr.. Hester's parents on Capitol
HILL
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1t drives out all Impurities from the
blood. of either sex or any age.
Stomach Trouble suffered five
years with stomach and liver troubles.
with spells OF vomiting. Took Hood 8
Sarsaparilla, derived much benefit and am
now cured Mrs. Wesley Fredenburg.
Box 60. Catskill. n. Y.
Rad BiOOd-"Two of our children had
tonsilitis and bad blood. Hoods Sarsapa-
rila built them up. 1t is a great benefit
as a spring tonic" Mrs. T. II. Caaoon,
Pleasant Lake, Mass.
Extraordinarily were awful rheu-
matte pains IN my Joints | took six bet
ties of Hoods Sarsaparilla and was en-
tirely cured. Have felt no signs of Theu-
matism since John s. Coe, % Pea-ce
St. Chicago.
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Teday's notion savings

SC Samson 4OO-count pms. &c pa
per.
lee silk frogs. &c.
|. sc Kirby. Beard & Co. hairpius. Sc
sc basting cotton. $50 yds.. 3-ic
12c ladies' garters. with buckles.
&c.
sc Kid Curriers'. &c per package.
} 15c double and stockinet dress
! shields. all sizes. i9c pair.
Zoe twilled tape, 24-yd. pisces,
Sic.
sc featherstitched braid. in % d T.
ferent patterns. 3-ic apiece.
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Miss Grace Denis Litchfield has inyi-
tations out for a dinner this evening in
honor of Mr.. Herbert Putnam.
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|&AhzMzqj|
/ The Dependable Store,
) s22, 924. s26. e2s 7th ST, running
) through to 704-6 K s..
Muslin underwear sale
is bringing crowds.

The first day brought out a spien-
did response. As we told you In
Sundays papers. we secured the en-
tire surplus stock OF one OF the
best-known manufacturers in. Amer
lea at much below regular cost
which. We are selling as 1t was
bought. That's the story in nut
shetland here are the four inter-
esting chapters:
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The Russian Ambassador and Mile. Cas-
sini entertained at dinner last night.
Their guests were the Secretary of the
Interior, the French Ambassador. the
Swiss Minister and Madame Pioda, Mrs.
Wallach, Miss Patten. Adjutant General
Corbin, and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry May.
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Sale Of chinaware in The
basement.

Best quality white stone china &C
cup and saucer -...-...---.-...-.J y
s-inch white stone china &C
plates, for. ~
Regular 75c stone china 60C
bowl and pitcher for ........ 81
Large size stone china slop Coo
jars for W
The times., 1899-04-11
The Case Opened.

Court reconyened at 1:25 O'Clock and
District Attorney Rothermel announced
that they would try bill No. 331. charging
B. +, Haywood and VI. S. Quay with con-
spiracy with several State treasurers 10
use uniawfully funds of the Common
wealth Assistant District Attorney Fin
letter opened for the prosecution briefly
Mr.. Rothermel followed by introducing the
articles OF incorporation of the Peoples
Bank and Thomas w. Barlow, receiver of
the bank. was then called as the first
witness.
Mr. Barlow testified concerning the
The times., 1899-04-11

Miss Leila Egan, who has been visiting
her aunt, Mrs. l.. Walsh. of. G Street, for
the past few weeks, will return tomorrow
to her home in West Virginia.
The times., 1899-04-11

Senator w A. Clark. OF Montana and
New York, who will also add to the splen-
dor of Washington senatorial society next
winter is already enjoying himself abroad.
Just now he is at Nice, France, with his
daughter, Miss Catherine Clark, and Miss
Edith Miller Upon their return to Amer
lea they will go to Southampton, which is
favorite spot of theirs in the summer
time. The Senator's married daughter.
Mrs. Everett NJ. Culver, has Joined her
husband in Bermuda.
The times., 1899-04-11

At the Plant-Jones wedding. which o.
ours tomorrow, the best man will be Rep
resentatiye Hugh Densmore, of Arkansas,
and the ushers Mr.. J. X. Jones. jr., DR..
Rufiin Mr.. Acton, Mr.. Duvall, Mr.. Glover.
Mr. Joseph Button, Mr.. Magruder, and w.
W. Dixon. jr The brides gifts, which
are unusually beautiful and handsome. in
cIude a check from Hon. William j.
Bryan.
The times., 1899-04-11
J6od1 SaasqbaaAS
azaSl aSlEzl55lzuD

Hoods Pills cure liver ills; the nonirrtating and
only eathartie 70 take with Hoods sarsaparilla.
The times., 1899-04-11

When Senator Depew sails for Europe
June he will be accompanied by his
niece. Miss Paulding. who will preside over
Corcoran House during the Senator's Of
fetal term In Washington. Another niece
who lives with him, Miss Charlotte n.
Hegeman. will also spend the summer
abroad. She has gone to visit her sister,
the Countess de Brisson. in Paris, with
whom she will stay until DIR. Depew and
Miss Paulding join them. Late in the
summer the Senator and his niece will GO
to Newport.
The times., 1899-04-11
"Euew Cloud Has
a SIper Li,1ina. :"

WdtcH TIE cIoudS OF April,
and then understand that like
then, the clouds of bad blood
enveloping humanity haze a
siluer lining in the siApe of a
specific to remove them. If
IS Hood S Sarsaparina, Amer
ica S Greatest Spring Medicine
The times., 1899-04-11

Mrs. Hobart is devoting her time exclu-
sively to the Vice President and will take
but little interest in social life until he
has entirely recovered. She enjoyed a
short drive in the spring sunshine yester-
day morning.
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1as~s Der JAok5o1

heavier than his opponent. Walker had
slight advantage in height, but generally
speaking they were well matched physical
ly. jackson, however, is the more perfect
specimen.
Young" Choynsxi acted as referee.
Walker landed one or two light lefts In
the first round, and also got IN one clean
hard body blow. jackson reached Walk
er's body several times with jabs and also
showed his left to the face through Walk
er's guard. The feature Of the round was
the clever manner In which Jackson block
ed many Of walkers leads On one occa-
sion Walker cleverly held Jackson or by
putting his glove on his nose.
In the second round Walker showed signs
of WEAKNESS, but made fast go at close
range, outpointing jackson, who was wild
several times. Walker got in one smashing
body blow, clean as a whistle.
The third round brought close-in fighting
from the start. jackson ducked two VIC
ious swings, and IN trying to follow up was
off in his Judgment Of distance. He chang
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was either under bare poles or trying
to hold her own under double-reefed
mainsail. She ran short OF provisions.
and but for a ten-days' supply furnished
by the Albion her crew would certainly
have suffered the pangs of hunger and
possibly some of them died of starvation.
During the heavy weather of Novem-
Der. II the Challenger sprang a leak and
the pumps had to be kept going night
and day. The men took turn about at
the work and managed to keep the ves-
sci from becoming waterlogged
ON Coos bay the Challenger sighted the
schooner Enterprise with her deckload
gone. 1t had evidently gone by the board
and took all the bulwarks along with it.
The heroine of the storm Ii Mrs. LENA
Nielsen, wife of the captain of the
schooner Glen. She went to Grays har-
Dor by steamer to join her husband and
returned to San Francisco with him in
the schooner. At Grays harbor the en-
tire crew deserted the ship, and Capt
Nielsen had to engage a new lot Of men,
He could not get a cook, so Mrs. Nielsen
offered to attend to the galley during the
run home. The voyage lasted "a days,
and Mrs. Nielsen says she never wants
to go to sea again. In spite OF the heavy
weather, she stood to her post and cook
ed the mems meals.
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ERNIE AND o,BR1Ex DRAW.
The Twenty-hfth Round Ends With
Both Men Firhtinx Furiously.

NEW YORK. Dec. L-Frnk Erne, Of Buffalo.
and Jack O'Bren, Of New York. fought twenty-five
rpands At 1888 pounds at the Conry Island Sporting
Tiuh tonight. and at the end OF 1t the referee,
This decision was fair and Just, but it did not
sxtsfy . number Of persons who bad picked a
fayoFits o'Brisn did lot Of forcing, but Erne's
work was Of = cleaner and more scientific char
O,Bnen's blows fell with force that wns not
behind ErneS II was the old case Of clean
boxer against q hurricane fighter OF the two.
o'Bken's face bore the worse maria Both his
pulled up Erne's LETT eye was smashed. but this
will not hurt him half as much as the punishment
he received in me body during the mill O'Brien
Invariably got In pie-driytng blows the stomach,
nss left red weIts on the Buffalo mans body.
Q'Brisn was an even money favorite about the
hftssnth round while before the fight began 100 to
IS vas laid against him During the fight 0'Isrien
scored three knockdowns, while neas~was recorded
Both men were in fine condition. but It is Just
paddle that Erne was drawn o bit fine In order
to vt down to the limit.
4 tho mill drew 70 close. 60 eager was each
DIV fought ike fury. Erns having the call on
polnts, possibly, and O'Brien infioting the worse
punishment. The final round was furious, blows
coming thick and fast They Rugged each other
snA punched in the clinchss. They wrestled and
pulled and dragged each other in their efforts for
BE- impossible. Both we're covered with blood, but
o'Brient face was the worse looking. both eyes
being buneed up and his mouth badly pulled When
the gong finished the bout neither man heard it,
q 'Erne E.ne," and "o'Brien wins from the
partisans of the men. while the more leyelheaded
eAid draw would be a more just decision. As soon
q the noise had abated somewhat the master Of
ceremonies announced that the referee had de.
clared tho bout draw.
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ed his tactics and in rally commenced to
swing. Suddenly he landed right and left
Walker went down fiat on his back and
although apparently in possession of his
senses remained there until the decision
was given to Jackson. s.
There were many in the audience who
were of the belief that Walkers final move
was fake. pure and simple and did not
hesitate to so express themselves. 1t is
certainly true that he consumed but very
few seconds in recovering after time had
been called. His failure to respond may
have been genuine many believed otherwise.
AS soon as the fight ended crowd
damned on the ring platform, which went
down with a crash. No one was injured,
but there were some narrow escapes. To
keep up the excitement white bulldog and
spotted bulldog had fight outside.
The preliminary between Billy Wright
and Grant Arnold was given to Wright at
the end OF the second as he had Arnold at
his mercy. Arnold was badly used up, one
eye being closed.
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TO IMPROVE FRUIT CONDITIONS.
County Horticu1turists Listen to
Many AddreRses.

At the special meeting of the King Coun-
ty Horticultural Association, held at Belle
vue Saturday afternoon, interesting adj
dresses were made by experts, and resolu-
tons were adopted favoring general i'm
provement in handling fruit of this coun-
ty. Mr.. Steward a nurseryman, said the
best, varieties of apples to raise in this
Spy, Yellow Bellfiower and Gravenstein He
advised fruit growers to raise limited
number of the best varieties and not at
tempt TO have private experimental sta
tons.
W. II. Brown, fruit inspector of King
county talked on insect pests the danger
that followed their presence and the ne
cries that persisted in sending out infected
trees. He exhibited specimens of trees
showing the rayages of crown gall, peach
borers and other pests.
Mr. Walsh, Il canneryman. who may es-
tablish fruit cannery in Seattle, told OF
the need for such an institution. The fire.
quent losses to commission men from be-
ing forced to throw away surplus stock
would be overcome If there was a cannery
here TO take 1t. He called attention to
the inconsistency of sending to California
for canned vegetables and fruit, when the
growing of such products could be profit
ably carried on here.
The association passed resolution bind
ing itself to give It's moral influence to tho
new enterprise.
The secretary read letter from Prof w.
ciety, and he was accordingly invited to be
present Saturday, January 6. when a large
meeting will be arranged in Seattle
Walter ID. Gerard, principal of the Raj
n.er school, presided, and Homer Bull was
secretary.
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GETTING READY ron NOME.
Railroads Beginnins the Canvass
for Traffic.

Tho Great Northern has taken steps 70
instruct Its Eastern agents to be on the
lookout for spring business to the Cape
Nome country. X. G. Stevens, general
Western passenger agent OF that road. re-
Gently issued long notice that has been
sent to all the Eastern general agents OF
the line, giving them valuable information
about the Nome diggings, as well as an
swers to questions that will likely be asked
by intending travellers to that country
After giving statistics covering the busi-
ness OF the. Seattle assay Office. Mr.. Stew
ems proceeds:
I'm addition to the fact that Cape Nome
Is easily reached and without transfers, It
is important to know that the steamship
companies operating from Seattle to the
Nome district rank among the best on tho
Pacific coast, and all of the companies,
profiting by the experience they have had
In the past in handling Alaska business
will be able to give the very best of SER
vice.
Bookings are already being made rapid
ly, and l believe the rush to this district
win equal, or surpass the business in either
1897, 1898 or 1899, and I therefore suggest
that you impress upon those intending to 90
to this district the necessity Of securing
their reservations for freight space and
passenger accommodations at once. All
reservations must be accompanied by de-
post of rs per cent"
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PETER JACKSON,

k<xyoUNGs PETER JACKSON, the
clever California colored pugilist,
put an end to Australian" Arthur
walkers championship dream In the well
terweight class last nig-.l at Germania hall
before crowd OF 100 people, The bout
was scheduled to go fifteen rounds. but in
the third Walker went down from a right
and left swing on the head. and remained
there until the referee gave the decision to
Jackson. 1t was a fast and Interesting bout
while 1t lasted. but many sports thought
Walker welcomed the end.
Jackson did not show 4 sign Of punish-
ment, although he received several stir
punches. especially in the secopd round.
walkers face was skinned somewhat and
he was very weak when he left the ring
IN company with his seconds. 1t was re-
markable coincidence that the men weigh
ed in. each only an ounce under 146 pounds.
Tho severe course Of training OF the past
two weeks showed more on Walker than
jackson. He looked trifle pinched. but at
the same time impressed one as little
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MUST SERVE A TERM.
william Jones Has y Sentence for
vagrnncy Over His Head.

Joe Golden and William Jones, the two
alleged criminals who were captured after
an exciting chase In the Tenderloin early
yesterday morning, are still In the city
Jail. Jones, who was shot in the leg, will
have to serve q term for vagrancy. Some
time ago Judge Cam found him guilty and
sentenced him to 500 fine and thirty days
order to give him an opportunity to leave
town. Instead of doing 50 Jones remained
here, and was arrested again last night
fore Judge Cam today and charged with
vagrancy.
1t was stated at police headquarters yes
terday that 1t was Detective Powers and
not Detective Cudihee, who shot Jones ia
the leg during. the chase after the two men
Monday morning.
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Sacrificed to
Blood Poison.

Those who have never had Blood POD.
son csn not know what desperate con-
dition it can produce. This terrible
disease which the doctors are totally
unable to cure. is communicated from
one generation to another, inflicting it,
faint upon countlees Innocent ones.
Some years ago was inoculased. with poison
BY nurse who infecsedmy babe with blood
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HE PLEADED GUILTY..
Petty Larcenist Bows to the Inevit-
able and Confesses.

A. Breslingtcn, disheveed individual
with a black eye, was arraigned before
Judge Cam yesterday on the charge of
petty larceny In that he stole an overcoat
from II. Christopher.
''Are you guilty or not guilty?" demand
ed Judge Cam.
well. your honor" began the prisoner,
at was this way: I was more or less
drinking, and / don't remember anything
about-say, is Christopher here?"
Eyes. sir, he's here" was the answer
"Well, then, of course, I'll plead guilty."
said the prisoner and amid laughter from
he will serve out in the county jail
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New Orleans Races.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec A--Favortes were In poor
form today, and Triaditza the only favorite TO
win
SIX furlonss, selling -Debrids won Dr. wan,sley
second, McAlbert third Time, lisa
Five and half decentralization won, Supreme
second. Flylotta third. Time los
Six and half furlongs, selling-Dig won. Jim
Gore III. second Decide third. Time. l15a
Mile handicap Benneyille won, Andes second,
Mile ssllng-Col. Cassiday won, Koenig second
Dandy II. third. Time la23.