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The times., 1899-05-23
ABANDONED CONSULAR POSTS.
No Further Need of Diplomatic Serv-

No Further Need of Diplomatic Serv-
ices in Porto Rico and Manila.
BY direction of the President, all United
States consulates, consular agencies, and
commercial agencies in the Philippines and
Porto Rico will cease to exist on July l
next. Directions to that effect have been
eabled by the Secretary of State. This
action was anticipated by Congress, which
purposely neglected to make provision for
their maintenance after the end of the
current fiscal year. As the Philippines and
Porto Rico are now under the authority OF
the United States. all business heretofore
transacted by consular Offices will be at
tended to by customs officials and other
officers of the Government The only'posts
of Importance affected by the order Of the
President are the eonsulates at San Juan.
Porto Rico. and Manila. The incumbents,
Philip C. Hanna and Oscar F. Williams,
respectively, have been notified that their
services will be dispensed with after July
1. In the mean time the State Department
Will endeavor to find other places 10 which
these two efficient consuls can be trans
ferred.
The times., 1899-05-23
investigation of New York Customs.
Assistant Secretary spaulding had before


him yesterday partial report OF the COM
mittee of special Treasury agents appoint
ed to investigate the charges agains. the
administration of the appraisers stores in
New York. This report covers only the
examination OF the charges made by i'm
porters of laces and embroideries, com
monty called the St. Gall importers. from
the fact that they deal almost exclusively
in the product of the famous st. Gall fac
tories. Assistant Secretary SpaliIding ex-
amined the report very carefully, continu-
ing the examination of the papers which
he made on Saturday with the assistance
Of, Mr.. Maher, one OF the members of the
investigating committee. Mir. Spaulding
said that il had not been decided whether
TO make the report public at this time or
to wait until the committee completes its
other lines OF enquiry in New York and
makes its full report. The matter would
be decided today, he said, and meanwhile
Assistant Secretary Spaulding and the
other officials of the Treasury Department
decline to make any statement regarding
the result of the enquiry so far as 1t has
proceeded
The times., 1899-05-23
The Rev. John p. ChIdwick,s Lecture

The Rev. John P. Chidwick, former
ly Chaplain of the battleship Maine,
which was blown up in the har
Dor of Havana by the Spanish, de-
livered an interesting lecture last even
ing before the members of the Read
ing Circle, at Carroll Institute Hall. The
lecture, which was descriptive of the events
of the night upon which the Maine and
most of her gallant crew went to the
bottom, was listened to bygan appreciative
audience. consisting of the members of the
Reading Circle and their friends. The
meeting was conducted by Mr.. Lawrence
O. Murray, who introduced the speaker.
The times., 1899-05-23
LEE MONUMENT ASSOCIATION.
Business Transacted mt the Meeting
of the Board OF GOvernors.

of the Board OF Governors.
The Board of Governors of the Robert
E. Lee Monument Association of the Dis
trict of Columbia met yesterday morning
at 1905 G Street northwest for organiza-
tion, with every member present. This
board consists Of the elective officers of
the association and six members named by
the president annually.
Miss Virginia Miller was unanimously
chosen. chairman of the board, Miss Nina
Stephenson as secretary, and Mr.. John G..
Capers as general counsel. Rules to gov
ern the operations of the board were
agreed upon, and among other features
consists of committees on monument. on
subscriptions, on entertainments, and an
advisory committee.
II was ordered that the association be
incorporated at once under the laws OF the
District of Columbia.
Much enthusiasm was manifested by
those present and all seemed imbued with
the belief that no serious difficulty would
be experienced in raising sufficient money
TO erect a monument or equestrian statue
Of heroic proportions and design at Fort
Myer Heights, where TO- 900 square feet OF
ground have been decided the association
for this purpose
The president of the association, Mrs.
Florence Steele Vance. gave notice that
she would issue call today for meeting
OF the association at Confederate Veter-
ans Hall on Saturday night next, and that
an invitation would be extended 10 all who
may be in sympathy with the purposes OF
the association to attend, and that she ex-
pected the presence of some distinguished
citizens. who would address the meeting.
The board of governors consists of the
following ladies and gentlemen: Mrs. Flor
ence- Steele Vance, Mrs. S. B. Stephenson.
Mrs. H. S. Heth, Miss Virginia Miller,
Mrs. Ruth Smith. Mrs. Albert Akers, Mrs
Gadsden. Miss Nina Stephenson. Mrs.
Sprigg S. Belt. Mrs. Mangus Thompson,
Mrs. Robert W. Hunter, Hugh Waddell.
Charles B. Cropley, George P. Robinson,
and i q Gamers
The times., 1899-05-23
Fatal Fight between Negroes.

Chicago, May ga desperate battle be-
tween negroes over a game OF cards took
place at an early hour today in a saloon
at 1884 Dearborn Street. Burrell Douglas
was shot and instantly killed and his SON.
Frank Douglas, mortally wounded by
George Allen, who himself is not expected
TO recover from the wounds inflicted by
the revolvers of the father and SON The
fighting was at such close range that the
combatants were burned by the powder of
each others pistols.
The times., 1899-05-23
Met Death Saving Hi. Child.

Chicago, May 22.-Charles Krutschcn, a
cabinetmaker, went into the country yes
terday taking his seven-year daughter
for days ramble in the woods. They
gathered wild flowers and returning were
waiting to take a train at Pullman last
night. The little girl ran upon the railroad
tracks not noticing an incoming train bear
ing down upon her Krutschen rushed to
save her and threw her to one side, but in
doing so he lost his balance. fell on the
track, and was ground to pieces.
The times., 1899-05-23
Fireworks Tonight.

Great interest is being taken IN the forth
coming fireworks display near the monu-
ment during the Jubilee, and many have
already purchased their tickets ut Guz-
mans, in Droop's. There are still an abun-
dance OF seats. II 600 being originally on
sale, each affording a good view of the ex-
hibition. which the Pain people promise to
be the best seen in the East
The times., 1899-05-23
Kernnn's-Roeber and Crane Com
pan!.

Really marvellous athletic feats are be-
ing performed at Kernan's this week dur
ing the engagement of the Roeber &
Crane Company. Two well-pleased au-
diences witnessed the performances yes
terday. The athletic portion of the bill,
consisting of the breaking of cobblestones
by NJ. Laurent, assisted by Mile. CO.
rolo, and wrestling matches between
Roeber and any comers, follows an olio
of varied excellence. Laurent breaks with
his fist rocks of all description. and pub
lie def has caused many TO look up hard
things and present them for his attention.
In the afternoon Roeber met his partner
on the mat and threw him after quite
contest, and in the evening dowled Fred
Miller, of Brooklyn, quite as easily. Prom
inent local wrestlers viii be seen on the
mat with Roeber during the week. The
olio consists OF Maddox and Beach, sketch
artists; Mile. Darlett, in a turn of consid-
cradle novelty; West and Williams, sing
ing and talking comedians; Murray and
Murray. with Pickininny Brown; Bigger
and preher. duetists; Berry and Hughes
in a musical act, concluding With the ath-
letie acts above mentioned. Midnight
matinees will be given tonight and during
the Jubilee. Considerable interest is
aroused by this announcement
The times., 1899-05-23
Notions Next TO Naught.

Federhaken Hooks and Eyes, 2
dozen for lc.
silk-stitched whalebone Casing.
1c yard.
Kings 5OO-yd. Basting Cotton, &c.
1oc whalebones. all sizes. Sc doz-
Ironing Wax, with handle. l0c
dozen pieces
Sc Kid Curriers'. Sc dozen.
Smiths Blue Label Needles, &c
paper
Sc Dexter's Darnins Cotton. &c
ball
4c Black Spool silk. 5O-yard
spools, lie.
Sc Kirby, Beard & Co Hair Pins,
&c package.
u doz. White Shirt Buttons for &C.
15c Double Nainsook Dress
Shields, 10c pair.
The times., 1899-05-23

Mr. Charles ". Needham, Dean OF the
School of Comparative Jurisprudence and
and Mrs. Needham held a re-
ception last night at which their guests
were the students of that school, together
with the members of the graduating class
of the Law School, and the faculty OF both
lumbian University, b. L. Whitman, ID. d.
The handsome residence in Massachusetts,
Avenue was decorated throughout with
palms and an orchestra was screened from
view by their exotic foliage in the re-
ception hall Ell the foot OF thS stairway.
Pink carnations were massed at every
point in the drawing room and a more
vivid coloring was given to- the dining
room by peonies Of rich. glowing Grim
son. Mr.. and Mrs Needham-the latter
wearing a striking toilet of black net
were assisted In welcoming their guests by
an attractive party of matrons and maids,
among whom were Mrs. B. L. Whitman.
Mrs Thomas c. Noyes, Mr.. Stakely, Mrs.
Lewis, Miss Brash, Miss Dean. Miss Beard,
Miss Landers. Miss Heden, the Misses
Stephenson. Miss Winter. and the Misses
Needham, the graceful young daughters of
the house. The students of the School of
Comparative Jurisprudence and Diploma
cy number nearly a hundred. The
graduating class of the Law Depart
ment was well represented and among
the members OF the faculty were
Mr.. Justice Harlan, Hon. John w. Foster
Mr.. Justice Brewer, William G. johnson
Ii. NJ, Lee Davis Lodge, Phi. D., Will
liam F. Mattingiy. A. NJ, and Walter c.
Clephane, Ii. NJ.
The times., 1899-05-23
Grand-conttnuou. vnudevrIIe.

The most exacting patron would not
ask more for the money than is obtain
able at the Grand Opera House this week.
Two good-sized audiences, attracted by
the continuous vaudeville. greeted the
bills OF yesterday. 1t requires little
The times., 1899-05-23

The ladies' OF the Southern Relief So
ciety will inaugurate their new enterprise
woman's exchange and Industrial bu-
reau-on Thursday. June 1. in the Law
northwest. with housewarming, to which
their friends are most cordially invited.
The times., 1899-05-23

At the public reception Wednesday night
from to II at the Executive Mansion,
the same rules will govern as during the
winter season.
Carriages and pedestrians will approach
by the northwest gate, and leave by the
northeast gate.
AS the capacity OF the Mansion is very
limited II is hoped that after passing the
President people will leave the house, in
order to make room for those who follow
them.
The times., 1899-05-23

over four hours for the .complstion of the
round of fifteen numbers, each turn be-
ing seen three times between noon and
midnight. Included among the attrac-
tions are several of those Which have
appeared here during the regular season,
many of them having been re- booked on
account of their previous .lpopular,ty.
Within tbis class are pQI9shyd Drew. Jo-
sephine Arthur. Prince O'kabe's Imperial
Troupe of Japanese Acrobats and Duffy,
Sawtelle, and Duffy. The acrobats and the
aforementioned team were especially well
received yesterday. Ahern 4 and Patrick
open the performance with time
worn turn, and Blanche Ruskin,
ability, proves commendable but
tedious A little less care with her
drawing would make Miss Ruskin's wo.k
more acceptable and not materially less
artistic. German and Proctor give an ex-
cellent sketch, their comedy being gen.
orally new and their music uniformly
good. Dawson, Caville, and Dawson please
in rather lengthy dancing speciality, the
child being the most graceful, while the
travesty on "Uncie Toms Cabin" is
rather Indifferent piece of work. One
would really prefer a scene from "The
Cabin" itself. Leroy and Morris are ex-
Ctileul dcIOpdtS, Dut pOOE COituiduSs diu
Henshaw and Hoyt are like Longfellow's
brook, in continuing forever, their jokes
having seen long service. May Went
worth is both original and bright in her
monologue and vocal efforts, making
genuine hit yesterday. The sketch, Love
Wins" by Edwin Browne, Mrs. Browne,
and w. H. Coniey, is in some respects the
headliner of the bill. 1t is not thorough
ly acceptable at present, lacking action
and brightness, but the fundamental idea
will be productive of something good. Mr..
and Mrs. Browne take their parts well.
but Mr.. Conley was badly made up and
decidedly nervous, and his performances
suffered as a result. In addition to the
extended booking mentioned, Carrie Behr
and Chlorinda simpson report for work at
the Grand today, making the bill ably
strong. With the lowered prices and the
added innovation OF continuous perform
ances, Managers Burke & Chase expect to
reap a financial harvest this week.
The times., 1899-05-23

Mr.. Tyler B. Courtney, OF Baltimore,
Nd, is visiting his cousin. George Elmer
Dom, f015 North Capitol Street.
The times., 1899-05-23
Hosiery Under Price.

Ladies' Isle thread hose, plain or
ribbed-fast black, fancy stripes,
plaids, polka-dot. and tan-black
tops with silk embroidered foot
and fancy boot styles-full, regular
made-high spliced heel 0EC
and toe-39 cents val ~
ue for. ..........--.
Children's fast black hose, full,
regular made-with double 1Sf
knee, heel, and toe-will II
be offered for only. ~
The times., 1899-05-23

Mrs. Griggs, wife OF the Attorney Gen.
eral, will leave Washington about June
3 for her home In Paterson, n. J.
The times., 1899-05-23

Drink the most popular beer in the city. For
phone dsl, Arlington Bot,Iins Co., for
Eaefzen, Senate. CT Lager.
The times., 1899-05-23
&nzMad"
The Dependable Store.
s22, s24. go. s2S 9TH ST.. runnin.
through to 704-6 K st.
WearabIes for the Boy.

Boys nobby wash suits-of Gal
atea cloth. white and fancy duck
and plain and fancy erashes-in all
sizes from 3 to IL years--some with
embroidered shields. All have fly
front-whistle and cord. Every
store is selling them at NOC
$3.50, but we have mark Qxl
Another lot OF boys fine all-wool
double breasted True Blue Serge
Suits-some OF them are silk faced
and all are tailored in finest fash
ion-whieh are well co Or
worth 81 and s5-win N/.M
go today at............-Q Q6sOO
40 dozen famous Anchor" brand
shirts for boys-of percale and
madras. in variety OF the newest
and most attractive checks. stripes.
plaids. etc-all sizes from 0OC
II to 14-worth soc and 1NI
15c-go today for.
The times., 1899-05-23
THE SOCIAL WORLD
OF WASHINGTON
Guests Entertained by Presi-
dent Mckinley.
Brilliant Success of the Children's
Hospital Ball.
OmcinI Arrangements for the Public
Official Arrangements for the Public
Reception mt the White House
Tomorrow.

The President and Mrs. Mckinley en-
tertained at dinner last night in compli-
ment to Dr.. and Mrs. st. Clair McElway,
Of Brooklyn, who are in ashington to at
tend the Peace Jubilee. The table was
spread in the state dining room and was
fiorally beautiful with spring flowers and
ferns. The convalescence of the Vice
President was happily indicated by the
presence of Mrs. Hobart, who made her
first appearance socially last night since
his illness. The other guests were the
Secretary of State and Mrs. Hay, the Sec
retary of the Treasury and Mrs. Gage, the
Secretary of War and Mrs. Alger, the At
torney General and Mrs. Griggs, the Post
master General and Mrs. Smith, Secretary
Long Miss Wilson, and the Secretary of
the Interior
The times., 1899-05-23
l!1NIIJFEEI

To-day musical programme by Prot Caldwelfs
Orchestra until IL p. N. Amusements and re-
ireshment4 Beautiful free picnic grounds for
family and social outings. Free transfers On all
city railways to Ith and Boundary; then taxa
Brightwood cars. Rapid transit. New palace cara
The times., 1899-05-23
2 Handkerchief "SpeciaLs. >

Ladies hemstitched handker-
chiefs, in a variety of new styles
some with colored borders,
others with fancy centres
in stripes. checks, and cc
plaids-also plain white
Ladies' pure Irish linen handker-
chiefs-the sheerest quality-dainti-
ly hemstitched; lace en-
broidered edge and hand 1AIC
smOrOideFed-a5e value-IZ5l
The times., 1899-05-23
JeweIry Values 10 Bring
You Here Tuesday.

An immense lot OF new Cyrano ::
chains-in the very latest effects :,
worn-which are worth PAC :;
up up. to sl50-ofterea you JyI |
Jeweled Belts. in gilt. silver and :;
oxidized, the newest 101c
designs-worth 25c- tNt ;;
offered you for-...-....-. tsZ ::
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than the 20 per cent advance asked. have
referred the offer Of the manufacturers
to the several lodges for a vote. This
will lead to a stoppage of at least a week
or 10 days. 1t is not believed that a pro-
longed idleness is likely.
A good deal of fuss has been made over
the order Of 5000 tons of steel rails for
Russia. We are officially advised that it
has not yet been placed, although it
seems likely that the Carnegie Steel COM
pany will receive it. AS early as last
April these parties were in the market
for 10000 tons. Pig iron has stiffened
further and the furnaces are booking in
creasing quantities for delivery in 1900.
The southern furnaces have made some
fair sales in Chicago, having placed mill
iron in Pittsburg, and in Cincinnati there
was one sale of $1,000 tons of mill iron.
They have also sold basic iron in eastern
Pennsylvania. In the latter district, too.
n block of 1900 tons of local basic
has been sold at $1S.75. delivered at tide
water. A local mill has taken 10000
tons of beams for the Wanamaker store
in Philadelphia, for delivery during two
years, n upwards of 10000 tons have
been sold for delivery in New York. All
Indications point to an enormous ton
mage.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-29
The Iron Market.

New York, June 29.-RevieWing trade
conditions. the Iron Age will say today:
The close of the current month witnessed
the end of many low priced contracts on
which makers of all kinds have been de-
livering. 1t is becoming more and more
apparent that the markets will not, dur
ing the balance of the year, furnish buy
ers a preteXt for cancellins contracts en-
tered into so far. IN fact, it looks now
as though a good deal Of tonnage will
be carried into next year. Some of the
larger concerns in the country are fall
ing more behind instead of gaining on
their commitments, and that may take
the market we'll over into the midwinter
dizziness. Some of the rail mills have
thus far found it impossible to make
some steel billets available. Really inn
portant movements do not seem likely
for a long time to come, and the ques-
ton of next years work will therefore
be in allegiance. except in those cases
where material must be bought to cover
contracts for structures, etc.
The scarcity of material continues all
along the line. 1t is some times believed
that it is artificial only, because makers
are making deliveries or old, cheap orders
for the purpose of meeting the demands
OF consumers who are paying higher
prices on more recent orders. In view
of the fact that every mill is strained to
the utmost to get out material it is unfor-
tunate that there is some danger of labor
troubles. 1t looks as though the ANAL
ga1nated association We're ambitious to
conquer lost ground in the Pittsburg
district, where the majority of the iron
mills are now n%on-union. 1t is not a
question Of wages, but a matter of or
ganization, which may prove troublesome.
-, tIa H:a ~11t- -
Tin Plate company has offered to pay an
advan equivalent to that paid by the
manufacturers of sheets. This mount
to about IL per cent. The officers of the
A~malgan1ated association not having the
usual discretionary power to accept less
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Tupper'S Long Speech.

ottawa, Ont. jun 29.-Sir Charles
HILBERT Topper, who commenced speak,
ing on the Yukon charge Tuesday, con
cluded his speech last night. He talked
for nine hours Tuesday and three
Wednesday. 1t was the longest speech
delivered. The resolution, which Sir
Charles handed the speaker when he had
finished his speech, contained 1900
words. 1t requires one hour and fifteen
minutes in which to read. 1t contained
a summary of Sir Charles speech about
the administration of the Yukon, and
charged the ministers with neglect and
the officials with corruption. 1t was par
ticularly severe against Major Walsh,
who was declared TO have led an I'M
moral life in the Klondike. Sir Charles
wanted a commission of 1--we judges to
prove all this, failing which, he was will
ing to retire to private life.
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NOTICE TO CO-oWNERs..

To Patrick H. Murray and Francis CAL
Ian, your heirs. successors or assigns.
yoa ore hereby notified that the UNDER
signed. your co.Owrer. has. In accordance
with the provisions CT section 1924. Of the
revised statutes Of the United Stntes, per-
formed labor and made improvements
to the value of 500 in representing for
the years 1891. 1892, 1893, 1895. 1896, 1897
and 1898, the Maid of Erin lode mining
claim, situated in unorganized mining
district, Silver Bow county, Montana, as
located on the Goth day of March, 1890, by
P. II. Murray. Francis Callan and John
Rooney. and recorded on page 3l3 of Book
H of Lode Locations, records OF Silver
Bow county, Montana, md you are here
by notified that If you fail to contribute
your proportion of said expenditures.
amounting to s4e6. &c. within 80 days from
the date hereof. all your right, title and
interest n claim will become the prop
erty OF the undersigned, 0 co-owner.
who has made the required expenditures.
JOHN ROONEY.
Butte, Mont. Tune is. 1899.
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Three Firms Hold Out.

New York, June ~29.-Fourteen patent
and enameled leather firms, all but one
located in Newark, N. j., have accepted
the terms of consolidation of the indus
try, but the three largest FIRMS. Hal
sey & Sons, II. p. Howell G. Co. and v.
Reilly & ~Sons-hold out. There are
about thirty factories in the city, and
the smaller firms will be let in on some
satisfactory basis. The promters pro-
pose to pay cash for all the plants at a
fair valuation, but as the amount re-
CURED will be about $40, 00), COO. there is
some skepticism as to their ability to
raise the money. If they succeed IN the
undertaking the three large concerns will
enter the combination.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-06-29
Yacht Race Planned.

New York, June 29.-The yacht '-o.um-
bia will meet the Defender on Thursday.
July 6, on a 30-mile course, sailing from
the Sandy Hook or the Scotland light
ship. The New York Yacht club offers
a $3.50 cup for the v:innig vessel. The
start will be off Sandy Hool:; or Scot
lane light ship, as will be signaleG. The
preparatory signal will be made at 1870
a. m. The starting and finishing lires.
which will be between a poin5 on tine
flagship Corsair. indicated by a white
flag. and the mainmast of the iigiltship
will be at right angles with the outward
and home course respectively.