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The times., 1899-06-27
THE FAMOUS BLUE PARLoR.
IL Is Being Decorated and Reno
yUtcI.

The Blue Parlor of the White House is
being redecorated. The work, which be-
gan yesterday, is being done under the
direction of Colonel Bingham. Superin-
tendent of Public Buildings and Grounds.
This room has had no repairs for at
least twelve years, and the ceilings and
carpets are very much faded.
The design Of the new decorations was
submitted to Mrs. Mckinley before her
departure for New England. several local
firms competing for the work Her Sc
lection was not the most costly nor the
lowest in price" said Colonel Bingham,
but was entirely a matter OF taste.
According to instructions the design OF
the new decorations is not to be made
public until they have been completed.
The room will still be a blue room, how
ever The carpets are being made to or
der. and are also of special design Ad
ditiona electric lights will be placed in
the ROOM
The times., 1899-06-27
Mixed Identity.
From brakes Nlagazine.)

tFrom Dfakcs MagaHne)
1he other day a woman shipped her husband E
remains and dog over the Central. At Albany
she appeared at the door Of the baggage car TO
zee how they were getting along.
How docs lac seem 10 be duingg" she aslcd
with a sniff
WHO, the eopscr' cnquircd the bagsagc-nlas-
ter. kindly.
NO: the dog"
''oh. he's comfortable replied the baggage.
man.
ANYBODY been sitting down on him?''
WHO. the dog"
NO: the corIse."
Certainly NOT" answered the baggage-nan.
.I,ocs ii seem cool enough in here for him -
''For who, the corpse?'
''No; the dog
i think so' gTiuned the baggagr-na.tar.
docs the ialiing appear to affect him any -
..AHed who, the dog:"
"NG; the corpse"
Il dau't boliese IL does
You'll keep an eye on him. won't you:'' she
ssi.st. wipiEg tear away.
''On who. the eorpse."
no; the dog"
And having secured the bsGgage-mans prom
isr. She went back TO her Coach, apparently
cOntcnted.
The times., 1899-06-27
Young and Old Enjoy These Even
inEs Mt Chevy Chase Lake.

Everybody seems TO go 10 Chevy Chase Lake
these warm evenings. There the merry go
round and other amusements for the little ones
shooting and bowling alleys, boating the lake,
and dancing in the hig pavilion for young and
old. And from dark until the last leaves
there are tho beautiful Examinations about the
lake-the novel set pieces, the dainty loops of
lights along the shore, and the thousands Of
sparkling gems here, there. and eyerywherc-with
the soft strains OF the music OF Prof. Donohs
band floating out on the evening breeze. Some
new. pleasing features i constantly being added
to make Chevy Chase Lake more attractive than
ever.
The times., 1899-06-27
A Tramp Inherits Wealth.

Altoona, June 26-The relatives of
Patrick Marion, of Johnstown. have been
searching for him ever since his wealthy
brother died in Copiah. Mass, and left
him 1000 Not long ago Marion dropped
on freight train at Johnstown and asked
an old acquaintance for the price of n
meal. He was staggered by the reply that
a man worth $4,000 in cash should not be
begging. Attorney Atkinson has Just fin
ished proving Marions claim. and the
money will be paid over at once.
The times., 1899-06-27
GhIey-npIyutaip.

Norfolk, Va. June 26.-Miss Marie
Downtain was married here today to Will
liam A. ohley. Both are residents of
Charlestown, w Va, and came here ac-
companied by the brides father. Major
James C. Downtain. Of Washington, d. C.
The bride desired to be married at Old St
Paul's Church, this city. Mr.. ohley was
formerly Secretary of State of West Vir-
ginia
The times., 1899-06-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The first of tomorrow's weddings to be
solemnized will be that of Miss Agnes v.
Morgan and Mr.. James Hoppe. of Tenley-
town, which will take place at O'Clock at
St. PatFick's Church.
At St Margarets Church at 11:30 oc.ock
Miss Mar.aretta n. Kelton, daughter of
the late Brig Gen. ]. C. Kelton. and
Lieut.. Thales L. Ames. of the Ordnance
Department, L. S. A., will be married by
the Rev Dr. John H. Elliott, of Ascension
Church.
The times., 1899-06-27
In Good Faith.
tFrom the nost0n nerald.l

(From the Boston lierald-)
Wonder how many OF the Young women about
to graduate from the New England Conservatory
Of Music will heed the Rev. DR.. McKenze's ad-
vice and never sing any songs. in church or
elsewhere, which they do not believe? Ii they
try to live up to that precept, the song books
will have to be revised.
The times., 1899-06-27
Val. Laces penny a yard.

An immense lot of pretty valen-
ciennes Laees. all of them put up in
l2-yard pieces, of the
most desirable sort to 1np
choose from Per piece to- ~
day, for. @
The times., 1899-06-27

Mrs Francis J. Herman, the wife of Cap
tain Herman, of the Second Infantry. L. ).
A., who served on the staff of General VIII
son at Matanzas and Miss Herman lave
closed their stay at Chevy Chase, and a. e
row established for the summer at Rock
bridge Alum Springs.
The times., 1899-06-27
a Mad Career.
uFrom the Boston Herald.) }

Affom -Nic ho>toh iieTiiu.J
The vccetarians have been comnuning together
igain, and they now cogitating the question
lS 10 whether they ought to shoes any
than cat steaks, seeing that animals have to be
killed to obtain leather. 1t looks rs IL they
woald ultimately get back to the Garden Of
Eden. and do nothing but eat apples and wear
fg leaves.
The times., 1899-06-27

Representative Henderson is famous
singer, having a voice of great volume.
He is fond of patriotic songs and Io-lick-
ing choruses. and always starts and lea IS
whatever singing is indulged in by the
members of the House.
The times., 1899-06-27

The marriage of Miss Eta Patten
Searles daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
Searles and Mr.. Edgar G. Busey, of Buff
falo. will take place tomorrow evening at
$50 p. m. at North Carolina Avenue M
P. Church. No cards.
The times., 1899-06-27
JNSULAR BOARD AFFAIRS
The Commission Ordered Dissolved
for Lack of fluids.

Much Work Left Unfinished-Severn
Important Matters Now Before the
Body-No Time in which to Wind
Up Its ARairs-DispIensure of the
Mcnbers-Action of Mr. HeilSlejohn
The times., 1899-06-27
Children'S
Dresses. 23c.

Today we shall offer you
lot Of children's white Gingham and
Colored Percale Dresses. in all sizes
up TO 1 JearS-trimmed in the most
tasteful manner with lace and en-
broidery-have rufiies over shoulder
worth 49 cents. for % cents.
The times., 1899-06-27

Miss Florence Niles. daughter of Lucien
H. Niles, and John J. Knox, of New York,
will be married at noon tomorrow, at st.
Peters Church. Galilee. n. ]. The bride
will be attended by her twin sister, Miss
Madge Niles. as maid of honor, and by
three bridesmaids. Miss Helen Dominick,
Miss Ethel Thornell, and Miss Adelaide
Knox, sister of the bridegroom. Mr.. Knox
is a son of the late John Jay Knox. Presi-
dent of the Bank OF the Republic, and at
one time Comptroller of the Currency, who
was formerly resident of this city. The
bridegroom's brother, Irving Knox, will
be best man at the wedding. The ushers
will be John F. Havemeyer. Norman Peter
de Maurice, C. Arthur Comstock, Herman
w. Knox, Hugh r. Potts, and Benjamin
T. eyser The Rev. DR.. David II. Greer,
rector of ST. Bartholomews Church, New
York, will perform the marriage cere-
The times., 1899-06-27

Mrs Rufus Saxton has gone to Dams
Vile for stay of several weeks.
The times., 1899-06-27

DR.. Ira w and Mrs. Dennison have re-
turned from a weeks stay ct Atlantic
City The former attended the annual
meeting of the American Institute of
HomPopathy
The times., 1899-06-27

Mr. Frank Points, formerly Of Staunton,
Va. but now residing in this city, is on
visit to his old home.
The times., 1899-06-27

Newport is already prepared to hear at
any moment the announcement that the
wedding of Miss Havemeyer to Lieutenant
Commander Winslow will take place there
during the gay season. Brother officers of
the groom elect are hoping the marriage
will occur while the feet is stationed al
Newport. Lieutenant Commander Wins
low is one of the most popular officers in
the Navy, with record that any officer
might well be proud of, and with his
messmates there is none SO highly praised
as he and among the crew the same YER
dict is to be heard.
The times., 1899-06-27

Miss Matte Payne, who has been the
guest of Mrs w. 7. Brooke, at Norfolk,
has returned to Washington.
The times., 1899-06-27

The ninetieth birthday anniversary of
former Secretary of the Navy RicharI
Thompson was celebrated at Terre Haute,
Ind, last week. He is the Oldest living
former Cabinet officer.
The times., 1899-06-27
I5c and lSc Embroidsries.

Choice of the most exquisite
Cambria. Swiss. and Nainsook EN-
broideries, up to 6 inches wide. in
beautiful. snowy patterns. 1nC
worth i5c and 1sc yard. ttst
for ~
The times., 1899-06-27

Cen Anson McCook and family are oc-
cupying the Highlands. one of the cot
tages belonging TO the Mizzen Top Hotel,
in Dutchess county. N. Y. Gen. Lew Wal
lace and family are also at Mizzen Top,
occupying the Wheeler cottage.
The times., 1899-06-27

Mrs Thomas W Hyde and Miss Ethel
Hyde, who are we'll known here socially.
entertained Miss Elsie Bradford, daughter
of Rear Admiral Bradford, at their hand
some home in Bath, Me, on the occasion
Of her visit North to christen the practice
ship Chesapeake Miss Hyde is the cousin
of Nine Emma Eames and is the pos
SCISSOR of an equally beautiful voice.
The times., 1899-06-27

At the Anglo American Bazaar, held this
month in London, the American stall
proved quite the greatest attraction OF
them all Mrs. William Mckinley Os-
borne, wife of Consul General Osborne, of
Elm Hill, Roxbury, presided at the raf-
fling table with her daughter. Miss Bessie
Osborne, who was recently presented at
the last drawing room.
The times., 1899-06-27
EXCURSIONS.
FOR MARSHALL HALL.
INDIAN HEAD TRIPS

Every Thursday. Friday, and Saturday. ESQ p
Prof Schroeder's Band All Amusemen
FARE ROUND TRIP. 50 CENTS.
The times., 1899-06-27
Great selling
OF Laces and
EmbrOideries.
Sc and IGc Embroideries.

a great line OF Cambria Edgings
and Insertings. in profusion OF
dainty styles and designs. up to A
inches wide, such as are seen RI
selling everywhere at Sc. and NJ
Ice. q yard. or...............O "
The times., 1899-01-01

are thickly dotted with steam craft, al
most annihilating distance in the CONNER
cial interchanges of states and nations.
So rapid has been the growth OF steam
navigation from that date to the yeaE 1897
Ia period of ninety years. that the ton
mage during the latter year of American
and foreign steam vessels cleared from
the seaports of the United States was &c.
1sl,135.
Steam Railways.
In 1880 the commencement OF the con-
struction of steam railways in the United
States created another transformation
scene in the material development, not
only of America, but the world.
During the following sixty-six years,
ending 1896, there had been constructed in
the United States alone 17s,549 miles of
railways. at cost of over eleven thou
sand million dollars (s1l.O46, ,3O7, S3S). The
annual earnings of these roads were dur
ing 1896 over one thousand million dollars
(S1.125. So. .025).
There is no better illustration of the
far-reaching power OF these pioneers of
civilization, development and progress
than their Transformation of the immense
trans Mississippi territory of the United
States, which, as we have above shown
was under the repressive rule of Spain at
the beginning OF the present century.
Great areas which but a generation ago
were considered irreclaimable deserts and
only fit for the growth of sage brush and
the use of the Indian. buffalo and wolf. are
n irta agfa ad
steam highways of commerce, and covered
with great mining camps. colossal ranches,
wealth-produeing grain fields. thrifty VII
lagos and cities and great and wealthy
States. II is, indeed. an industrial revOlu-
lion, which could never have occurred un-
der the medieval civilization of Spain.
Teiegrnphs and Cables.
Still another material revolution occur
red in 1874, when the first electric teie-
graph line was completed between Wash
ington and Baltimore
Today distant sections of the republic
! which at the beginning of the century
could have but little intercourse with each
other, are bound together in network of
electric wires to the extent of s41, ,OO2
miles.
Another important landmark in tne
material history Of the century was the
construction Of telegraphic cable un-
der and across the Atlantic Ocean, making.
so to speak. the United States and the dis
tant nations OF Europe next-door neigh
bors, with facilities for instant inter com
munication, not only in affairs of state, but
for business and social purposes.
So completely have nations and conti-
nents been placed in telegraphic touch
with each other that one may now pur-
chase. before breakfast, morning paper,
containing a daily history of the world
This is fair specimen of the advanced
and rapidly progressive civilization which
the close of the century-the year 1899
finds at Its service. prepared to make it
! memorable in American history.
American Inventions.
The more recent landmarks in the ma
| terial evolution of the century are the
The times., 1899-01-01
WILL TRY RETALIATION.
New Measures 10 Defeat soreien
Commercial Prciudiccz.

The agricultural bill. as it passed the
House, and as It will probably pass the
Senate and become a Law. contains pro-
vision that VIII place club in the hands
Of the Secretary Of Agriculture. the Wig
orous use of which will bring Germany
and France to their commercial senses.
II is the knowledge OF this fact that has
created the sudden talk of carly negotiI-
uons between the French and German
governments ard this Government looking
to reciprocity treaties. Unless these ne
gotiatious should be successful ard re-
move all cause for just complaint en- the
part of exporters OF American products "
those countries. Secretary Wilson will not
be slow to use the power the agricultural
act viii give him. In short. il must be
either reciprocity or retaliation
The new law will extend TO him the
power to pay France and Germany In their
cwn coin for the onerous and unjus, bur
dens they have so loag and so persistent-
~ put American inDortations into
those countries, especially upon ou, meat
products.
Under this Law German wines and Ger
man painted toys can be subjected to the
most rigorous examination for poisonous
substances.
German cheese and sausage. as well as
all those German manufactures that
come under the head OF deIicatsssen.
can be compelled TO pass the ordeal of 4
rigid chemical analysis before being ad-
mitted TO sale in the United States.
French brandies may he examined as to
their commercial and chemical purity
French chImpagnes can be tested to dis
prove the suspicion that they are not
really JERSEY cider.
French stiIl wines. canned goods. sweet
meats. and hundred products OF which
millions Of dollars worth are ANNUALLY ins-
ported. may not be allowed to pass the
| custom-hoUses unless they have passed
| successfully the inspection of men who
| will be as exaeting as are the French aad
| German inspectors OF American meat,
dairy products, and American fruits
The knewledge that this reialiatory leg
| isiation IS to be enacted at this session of
Congress has had an awakening effect
| upon the French and German diplomatic
representatives, at Washington, who see
that, in an affair of this kind. the United
States can stand injury better than other
nations.
The times., 1899-01-01
IN a RECEIVERS HANDS.
The Baltimore and Ohio Southyy
ern to he Reor-nui-ed

Cincinnati. Dec. 31.-Judge Thompson,
Of the United States Circuit Court, this
afternoon appointed receiver for the Bal
timore and Ohio Southwestern. the basis
for the action being a confessed Judgment
by the road for SS03. IL dsfaulted inter-
est. The receiver gave S1eO ae8 bond and
the receivership is nominally in force after
midnight tonight.
President Bacon tonight gave out the
following statement:
The Circuit Court OF the United States ~
Cincinnati. On The application Of the Mercantile
Trust Company. Of New York, appointed J,,elao,
Harmon, OF Cincinnati, former Attorney General
OF the United States, receiver for the property
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Com
plny.
c. c. Demmins. OF New York. and J. W. Var
rlnstou. OF Cincinnati. appeared for the M4rt.sn-
tile Trust CoInraEy of New York. and Uerbe-t
y. Turner for the Farnsers' Loan and Trust COM
pant. OF New York. AID Edward Coistou. gen
eral counsel for the railroad company. consented
% the appointment
1t i expected that the rcceivcrship VII be nt
short duration. the plan yysich was flsoIH,ii-
gated for the reorganization OF tho property viii
be speedily consmnmated. Edward Il. Bacon,
president and William r. Greene vica president,
Gl the company. will continue in their respective
offices and Mr., Greene has been pu. in charge
Of operations under the receiver, uler the
plan Of reorganization the coupons due ,ilnsllrv
1 all bonds deposited uiiiler the plan viii Le
paid for IN cash at their flcc value
The times., 1899-01-01

tai in the new industrial development OF
the whole country, for a new development
in one section stimulates trade in an
other, and results in commercial inter-
changes profitable to all.
a Grrnd Ccrsummation
The year 1899 is not only the closing
year of the worlds most highly civilized
scientific, and progressive century. but it
is the year for taking an account of stock,
so to speak, to ascertain the grand result.
In the United States it is the year whose
products, industries. &c, will form the
basis of the statistics of the census of 1900
1t is the year when plans and public poll
cies for the future must be considered.
for the great and unexpected events of the
year just closed have precipitated what
may be termed the international era of the
Republic, leaving for 1899 the transcend
emily important mission of formulating
permanent foreign policy.
1t is also the year of preparation.
throughout the civilized world. for the in
auguration, year hence, of the twentieth
century of the Christian era. France will
commemorate the anniversary with an ex-
position of the worlds progress in the arts
of peace. The United States will, on that
occasion, celebrate a double anniversary
the dawn of the twentieth century and
the beginning OF the second century of the
National Capital.
For universal celebration the Pope has
already taken preliminary steps by ar
ranging for extraordinary religious cere-
monies throughout the world, in honor of
the event.
And for world wide international policy
the Car of Russia has invited a confer
ence of nations on the subject of disarma-
ment. and in the interest of peace, ma
terial development and progress.
In view of these facts the New Year
which steps upon the stage today is
destined to play leading part in the ad-
vancement OF civilization and the promo
tion of international peace and good will.
For the United States 1t is likely to bo
one OF unprecedented progress and pros
perity. ALEX ID. ANDERSON.
The times., 1899-01-01

be that Of the many centuries before, or
since the dawn OF the Christian Era, the
present century overshadows all. and its
closing year, 1899. will witness the grand
consummation of the most valuable epoch
IN human history.
The civilization of ancient Assyria, in
her palmlest days. of Egypt under the
Pharaohs and Ptoiemies. of China under
Confueius, of Greece under Alexander the
Great. Pericles. Aristotle and others, and
Of Rome under the Caesars, pales into III
Significance when contrasted with the Uni
ted States under Christian civilization,
and Republican institutions
There is. perhaps. no better way to reach
a clear conception. and adequate apprecla-
non of this marvellous age, and great and
marvellous American Republic, Than by
taking a general. or birdseye view. OF the
closing century from the material stand
point illustrated with a few facts and
figures. and a map Of the three Americas.
II must, Of course, be but an outline re-
view Of a few landmarks of Amer
lean development and progress, for a
complete record would require several
Geli-Hileu volumes.
America in 1900.
In 1900. the beginning Of the present cen
tury. Spain's American possessions alone
were, in area nearly double those Of the
United States today, or 6.754.0O0 square
miles This was 43 per cent of the total
area Of the three Americas, North. Central
and South. as may be seen by glance at
the accompanying map. In brief she own
ed all but three of the present States and
Territories west OF the Mississippi River;
also the Floridas. all Of Central Ameri-
ca; ali South America except Brazil and
the Guianas; and Cuba and Porto Rico in
;he West Indies.
That was total area nearly equal In ex
tent 10 the combined areas of all Europe.
and the United States exclusive OF Alaska.
spain's Decline.
After rule of mere than two and a half
centuries in Mexico, Central and South
America and long control Of the
region constituting the present trans
Mississippi States OF our Republic, Spain.
in 1903. started on the down grade in the
Western Hemisphere by cedlHg to France
The great province OF Louisiana.
a few years later her colonies in the 9TH
er Americas heartily tired of her dlctation
and oppression commenced to revolt.
In 1910 the provinces on the La Plata, In
what is now the Argentine Republic, took
preliminary steps toward political indie
pendence. During the same year Venezue-
la rebelled against Spanish rule and in 1911
declared her Independence After a strug-
sle lasting for many years she succeeded
in throwing of the Spanish yoke
In 1910. also. Chile reyolted and in 1877
established her independence
In 1871 Paraguay took similar action and
declared her Independence which she final
ly secured
In ls2o Ecuador Joined the revolutionary
movement, and in 1922 was victorious.
In 1879. also. Guatemala took up the cry
for liberty and soon became free.
In 1921 Peru. then the stronghold of
The times., 1899-01-01
A TELEPHONE coUp p,ErAr.
How the United states of Central
America ColIapsed

Americu Collapsed
y correspondent of the New York Even
ing Post writing from Baltimore. states
that he had an interview with prominent
Central American diplomatist. who told
BIN rather humorous story CT the way
IN which the recent bloodless revolution
III Salvador was conducted General
Gutierrez president at the time in ques-
tion. had placed his unexpected successor.
Gen. Thomas Rsgaiado in command OF
the national military forces, stationed in
san Salvador. tie capital CT the state.
General Regalado knew that the Salvador
ians were intensely hostile to the idea OF
their country being handed over to the
schemes Of Zelaya and Bruilla. the presi-
dents Of Nicaragua and Honduras respsc-
lively. and he saw his chance to bring
about revolution and make himself chief
magistrate Of his country Having first
come to an understanding with his subor-
dinates. Cen Regalado. from the artillery
barracks, on the evening OF November IL.
called up President Gutierrez on the
telephone and boldly said to him: "Ya ad
nc es presidente; todos los cuarteIes estan
eonmigoi" (''You are no longer president:
all the eattalions are in my faYor.'J
Gutierrez seems to have given IN without
much of struggle He Immediately left
the presidential palace with his personal
guard of honor. and started to ssss the
'Sapote" barracks. where he thought he
might have some friends to fight for him.
While on the way he and his guard met a
small detachment of soldiers. and fearing
that they might be some OF Rsgalado's
frienss. Gutierrez and his guard turned and
escaped to a place called Ylobazco, and
they they all fed to Honduras. where. of
course, he was sure of an asylum with his
friend and ally, President Bruilla
1t was Immediately after the overthrow
OF Gutierrez that the late confederation
known as the United States of Central
America was declared dissolved: thus we
might say that the whole affair was over
thrown by telephone. Can we now say that
the Central Americans are less modern
than we, since even their revolutions ar,
managed by telephone?
Well-infOrmed parties here say that the
late confederation had no support among
the people, and they felt the more hostile
TO il. because they were not consulted.
Again, the Salvadorians felt that it was es-
pecially unjust to them. inasmuch as theirs
was the most important country CONNER
cially. with the largest custom house reve-
nues. which would have to be turned into
the common treasury