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The times., 1899-08-17
GLADYS PHROP given UP
The Abducted Child Surrendered
i'm London.
The English Court Declines to Re-
Iieye the Mother From the Re-
ceedings-The Girl Safe ut south
Sea According to CnbIegram.

London. Aug. 1.-THE hearing of TIE ap-
manding Mrs. Perot to surrender her chill
Gladys to her legal guardian, ". II. Perot
of Baltimore, came UP in the Queens
Bench Division of the High Court OF Jus
rice today. Mr.. Newton Crane, on behalf
of Perot, said that the child lad a,reaiy
been delivered 10 Perot, her grandfather,
and there was, therefore, no occasion for
the case to proceed. Mr. Patrick Rose
Innes. for Mrs. Perot, said that the ar
rangement under which the child was sur
rendered by the mother to the grandfather
was OF the most amicable character. The
court said that the arrangement was un-
douhtedly proper, but that it could not re-
lieve the parties from the responsibilities
of extradition proceedings against Mrs
PeFot.
Gladys Perot, accompanied by her grand
father left today for New York on the
steamer Saale.
baltimore. Md, Aug. 16.-CharIes C.
Perot received the following cablegram
this morning from his father. Mr.. William
III. Perot, dated London:
Everything right; Gladys South Sea.
According to this. Mr. Perot. sr.. evil
IDENTIFY has secured possession OF his gTald-
daughter who was abducted July f5 by her
mother, Letitia A. r. Perot- Interpreting
the second part OF the despatch, Mr. Pc
rot. jr, said that his father has three sis
ters living at South Sea, near Portsmouth
England and has sent his granddaughter
there to rest until he is ready To return
home. The inference from the first part
of the cablegram that the case has been
closed is not, it would seem, an altogs stIer
correct one. 1t is more than Likely, Mr..
Perot, jr., says. that his father refers to
the outcome of the habeas corpus proceed
iEgs for the possession OF the little sir.-
The times., 1899-08-17
The Dolls of "a Queen.

Some OF the anecdotes told Of Queen wiIhel-
Nina the young Queen of the Netherlands are
interesting. One day the little Queen was busily
occupied in bringing up her dolls in the way
they should go. One of them, however, was par
ticularly obstinate, and the Queen seen to
shake il violently ard say. Lock here. il you
don't behave yourself III make you a queen and
then You'll have cne to play with" When
on a visit TO England. and asked by the Prince
Of Wales what she thought of the English people
she replied: They very nice and amiable
but / should have thought it from the
specimens have seen in Holland" a remark that
is said 10 have sent the Prince into peais Of
laughter. Not yet nineteen years OF age, Queen
Wi,helnina has already shown remarkable traits
that aagur well for her future a sovereign
She has peaceful little nation TO reign over
and, with 4 viii of her own, guided as il has
been by such woman as the Queen-mother has
proved, she is destined TO be happy sovereign.
The times., 1899-08-17
To the Right Portland.

(frOm tne wichita
The other day Colonel Beekley, the Missouri
Pacific agent here. received letter from gen
tIeman at Portland Ore, thanking him for 4
favor performed By Colonel Bleckley over ten
wears ago. The mans IS withheld RE
had played the Wichita BOOM He had Won But
il fascinated him, and he knew he NEST get away
with his money or he would not get away at
all So, under inspiration, he rushed into Colonel
Bieckley's Office one morning, and said sharply.
Give me a ticket TO Portland.
Colonel Bieekley looked at him coolly, and
asked
Maine or Oregon?'
Il don't give a darn which
Colonel Bieckley reflected. His commission on
ticket TO Portland. Ore, 81 80 more than
on q ticket to Portland. Ne. He said. 20 the man:
Il get more for a ticket to Portland, ore-s and
I'll send you 10 Oregon
Go ahead" sid the man.
So that man got away from the boom and went
to Portland. Ore. Out there he went into brsi-
ness and now one OF the big establishments
Of that city. He ascribes his lucky strike to
Colonel Bleckley. and his recent letter was one
Of gratitude that he had not sent him TO Port
land, Ne.
The times., 1899-08-17
oPoRTo's BUBoNIc PLAGUE.
No Present Fear of Its Spreading I
This Country.

The State Department. received cable
message yesterday from the United States
Consul at Lisbon, Portugal, announcing
that bubonic plague had broken out al
oporto. and that there are few cases il
Lisbon. No trains are allowed to pass the
Spanish frontier. and no more clean bills OF
health will be Issued to vessels.
The despatch was Immediately transmit
ted to the Treasury Department. and from
there transferred 10 the Marine Hospital
Service. Surgeon General Wyman. of the
Marine Hospital Service. said yesterday aft
ernoon that the enforcement Of quarantine
regulations at the SEA ports of Portugal and
on the Spanish frontier might prevent the
spread OF ths disease 10 the other countries
of Europe and he did not al present appre-
hend any danger that the plague would
reach the United States
The times., 1899-08-17
Suppressed Her Fathers Book.

New York Aug. 16.--It was learned to-
day that Miss Mary A. Taber. of this city,
a daughter of the late Henry NJ. Taber.
had secured possession of the plates and a
large number of copies of Faith and
Fact" a work on agnostcism, and that no
more copies would be published, at least
during the life of the copyright. Faith
and Fact was written by Henry NJ. Taber.
a wealthy merchant of this city, who died
in December 1881. He was for many years
member OF the Presbyterian Church and
his volume on agnosticisni came in the
nature OF a severe shock to his numerous
acquaintances. Miss Taber. who was
never swayed from her belief in Chris
tianity by her parents work. decided to
suppress this enemy of her faith. and so
she bought the plates and remaining un-
sold books.
The times., 1899-08-17
BOOKS FOR THE SOLDIERS.
Report of the Work Done by Arm,
md Navy Chapter, ID. A. r.

Report of the Work Done by Army
and Navy Chapter, ID. A. r..
Mrs Marshall l. Ludington, Vice Regent
of the Army and Navy Chapter, Daughters
of the American Revolution, has submitted
to the regent of the chapter. Mrs. Charles
H Alden, an interesting report of the
committee on literature, which is. in part,
as follows:
This committee was formed for the purpose
OF sending books. periodicals, and newspapers 10
the United States troops in Cuba, Porto Rico,
and Manila. The members, Mrs Marshall /.
Ludington, Miss Josephine c. Webster, and Miss
Josephine Stanley. met each Monday for the
purpose of putting up the reading matter IN
neat packages which weighed, stamped,
and addressed to the adjutants OF the various
regiments in different parts OF these countries
the work begun early in March of the
present year. and between that date and the
I'd OF May 3S1 packages had been mailed to our
troops in the field. ON April q. the committee
sent very large box OF choice books. periodi-
Gals, picture papers. and calendars by the Army
transport Hooker to Admiral Dewey at Manila
for the use of the officers and sailors OF his
fleet. On June 10 the committee sent OF a box
weighing Go pounds. and containing many val
liable books, to Lieut.. Col. ]. ID. Miley, at
Manila for the officers and soldiers OF the United
States Army. This box sent on the trans
port Valencia from San Francisco. and arrived
at Manila the last week of July. Owing to the
large amount expended for postage for the
mailing of books and magazines, the committee
decided after generously remembering our
soldiers and sailors with books and periodicals.
10 confne itself TO the sending OF the vOlumi
Sunday papers of New York and Washing
ton 70 various regiments in active service.
The committee obtains from the War Department
a weekly list of the stations of the Army, and
each week pound packages OF these interesting
papers mailed to the adjutant OF a regi-
ment ''for officers ard men; ssnt by Army and
Navy Chapter d. A. r.. Washington, ID. CO
The books periodicals. and papers have been
contributed by members of the chapter and BY
the patriotic citizens of Washington. The neces-
sary postage the newspapers Is paid for from
u special fund. furnished By the chapter. The
committee is TO send Il boN of books early IN
October to Porto Rico. having already num-
Der of volumes in keeping for that purpose.
The times., 1899-08-17
MOVING INTO NEW QUARTERS
The Postofce Department Not Yet
EuIiy Installed

Postmaster General Smith has not vet
accepted the new postoffice building.
which is still under the control of the
Treasury Department. A large amount OF
work will be necessary before the struc-
ture will be in condition for the recep-
tion of the entire Postoffice Department
The work OF moving the effects OF the
department, which was begun Monday. is
being pushed as rapidly as possible. Sew
eral clerks OF the money order division are
now at work on the sixth floor and are re-
ceiving portion of the official mail This
is the first branch of the Postotfce De-
partment 10 locate in the new building.
The times., 1899-08-17
A Monster FuncraI.

Ridgway, Pa, Aug. 1s.-The funeral of
W. Fl. Hyde held yesterday from his late
residence was the most largely attended
in this place for years. All the business
houses and manufacturing plants shut
down during the afternoon. deluge Of
flowers was offered as testimonials of the
high esteem in which the towns greatest
benefactor was held by his feliow-men
Over 10000 persons followed the funeral
eortege to the Pine Grove Cemetery, where
the remains were placed in the family
The times., 1899-08-17
The Growth of Electricity.
(Frona Leslie's Ncei.Iv. J


IN 1881. In the boys academy al Albany, n "
skill prosperous institution, Prot. Joseph Henry
sfiveo the mystery Of the electrical telegraph.
ia was the predecessor ot Morse, and was tie
real father Of the discovery. In 1866 another
american, the late Cyrus Field. succeeded in OBJ
tairtng cable communication from this continent
20 fhe oid world. Now there are so sobna-
zine velegrsDhs in the world. aggTegsting 10000
miles IN length, costing S2O. 600 900 and transmit L
ting annually about C,000.0 messages. All the
grand divisions Of the earth are now connected
by wire, and beneath every ocean except the
Pafihc the electric current pursncs its silent way
The Telegraph fnes q the world aggregate S35 0D1
Iniies, transmitting 1.0O0.000 messages daily
y aat the electric spark discovered BY Franklin
and utilized by Joseph Herry has done for the
Development of international trade aud cOmmerre
IA beyond human calculation. But as basis for
cssngaatsiaon We may say that in 1890. when the
1rst snccessfBi cable lines between the United
btsfrs and Europe were put In opefstion our
f0Hnnserce with the world amounted 10 s7ss-
oDso whiie last year IL had risen to the eaor-
NOUS aggregate Of VI ~, ,ooo.0oo.
The times., 1899-08-17
INDIANS MAY HAVE GUNS.
Permission TO Sell Firearms in Alas
I<a Granted to Two Firms.

iSa Granted to Two Firms.
The Secretary of the Interior has granted
permission TO sell firearms in Alaska to
the H. Liebe Company and to the Cape
Smythe Whaling and Towing Company.
Article 142 Of the act of Congress ap-
proved March 3, 1899, entitled, IAN act to
define and punish crime in Alaska, and TO
provide code of criminal procedure for
said district provides:
That if any person shall, without the authority
Of the United States, any duly authorized Off
Ger thereof sell, barter, or give to any Indian
or half breed who lives associates with In
dians, any hrearm ammunition therefor what
ever, any spirituous, malt, vinous liquor,
such person, upon conviction thereof shall be
punished by imprisonment for period OF not
less than two more than six months, and by
fine Of not less than $500
H. Liebe & Co. ana the Cape Smythe
Whaling and Trading Company. of San
Francisco, requested of the department
permission to sell firearms and ammnni-
ton 10 Indians at the companies stations
in Alaska They stated that firearms were
necessary to the Indians, and that they
had hitherto provided them without OBJ
lection from the Government.
The Secretary replied as follows: II
have to state that By Executive order
Gakel DCCGiEDGE@ L, IoJO, dll TeSlTic-
tions and prohibitions placed upon the
importation into the Territory of Alaska
OF breech- loading rifles and ammunition
therefor, and the sale thereof within that
distric. were revoked. and permission was
given to introduce such rifles and a,nmuni-
tion into the district for sale. excepting,
however, from the effect OF such prociama-
tioa, the restrictions reg trling the intro
duction of firearms and ammunition
upon the islands OF st. George and st.
Paul. The Secretary Of the Treasury states
that he perceiyes no objection TO granting
this permission. Therefore, in considera-
ticn of the facts, the said companies are
accordingly authorized 10 sell, barter. or
give TO any Indian or hslf-breed who lives
or associates with Indians in Point Hope
district, etc, firearms. ammunition. ETC.
The times., 1899-08-17
s,npy Hur. MT Christening.

Pottsyille. Pa, Aug. ia christening
took place in the family OF William oles-
XII. at New Philadelphia. yesterday When
the ceremony was over the guests began
Gghting among themselves. There were a
dozen people more CIR less hurt. Oleski,
the host. who tried to auell the disturb
anee, had his head cut open In half doz-
en- places His wife was also badly injlI
cd
The times., 1899-08-17
husband Sentenced. wife Tainted.

Newark, n. J., Aug 16.-When George
Herman. young expressman, was SEN
fenced here yesterday to six months in the
penitentiary for embezzlement his wife
begged Judge Vail to tighten the sentence.
When he said he could not she fell un-
conscious.
The times., 1899-08-17
Miss Je,,ett,s AntI-Lynehins Plans.

Boston. Aug. 16.-Miss Lillian Clayton
Jewett, who brought the Baker family
from the South. announces that she is
about to return TO carry on her campaign
against lynehing. She said that she will
go first to Georgia and deliver addresses.
She also speaks OF going to Cedartown
Ga, where an attempt was made about two
weeks ago TO lynch a young negro
The times., 1899-08-17
ParndoxienI.
From the Detroit Free Pres

From the Detroit Free Press.)
Doctor" said the patient. who 10 usr-
less philosophical contenplations "ague. it ap-
pears to me. is OF natures contradictions. =
How or
''ft gives you the shake, and yet 1t stays right
With you"
The times., 1899-08-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The marriage OF Miss Martha Shannon
Haines. daughter of Mrs E. A. Haines, OF
Capitol HILL and Mr.. Herbert Cooper San
ford. of Knoxville, Tenn, took place yester-
day afternoon at $50 o'clock at the Met
ropoIitan NJ. E. Church, which was pref
tily decorated with palms and flowers and
filed with friends of the bride. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. E. d. Hunt
ley, the pastor of the church, DR.. Frank
Bristol, being at present abroad The
bride entered the church with her mother,
by whom she was given in marriage. Miss
Clara Haines attended her sister, and the
best man was Mr.. H. c. Hooker, OF Wis
consin. The ushers were Mr.. Mahlon
Haines, the brides brother; Mr.. E. 5. La
Fetra, Mr.. H. c. Oberholzer, and Mr.. C.
Lamont.
The ceremony was followed by a reception
at the residence of Mrs. Haines, for rela-
tiyes and immediate friends. Later in the
evening the groom and his bride left for
Wisconsin TO attend the golden wedding
of Mr.. Sanford's grandparents, Rev. and
Mrs. J. B. Cooper. They will be at bone
after September 10 at Knoxville, Tenn.
The times., 1899-08-17

Through storms and rumors OF cyclones
Glen Echo has been conducted during the
past week toward probable success. In adj
dition TO the band concerts given twice
daily at the river resort Simmons &c Sic
Gums Minstrels are now performing regu-
Iarly in the amphitheatre there, and have
been drawing what are described as being
large and well-pleased crowds. Twenty en-
tertainers are said to be included in the or
ganization. which contributes the conven-
tionai - st part and "oiio" OF twenty
year: ago. Both portions of the bill have
been mentioned as being unusually inter
esting and should continue to draw well.
The band concerts, to which allusion has
been made, now take place in the open air
and no charge is made for them Director
Haley continues to conduct. A display OF
fireworks is also given nightly, and every
thing possible done III other ways to make
Glen Echo the most popular of destinations
for car-riders.
The times., 1899-08-17
After rehearsing various acts of lawless
ness and crime Mr.. Kebler continues:
THINGS THEATRICAL.

A great deal of changing and counter
changing in bookings during the last few
days has left Manager Eugene Herman quite
undecided as 10 what will be the next at
traction provided for the Lyceum. The
Gay Grass Widows" which were origi-
nally slated TO fill the coming week at the
popular variety house, have had their route
so changed that Pittsburg receives the
benefit of the performances. Two or three
combinations of doubtful merit were Of
fered by their agents and refused. Busi-
ness has been so exceedingly good at the
Lyceum that its directors are naturally IN
willing to close even temporarily, and con-
sequently all concerned are in a dilemma
Ultimately, however, ii is probable that a
company OF known worth will be signed
and that the announcement of the next bill
will not be the less welcome because post
poned.
The times., 1899-08-17

Miss Sadie E. Bacon, of sos Massachu-
setts Avenue northwest has left for Lor-
ton, Fairfax county, Va She viii return
about September 10. sH
The times., 1899-08-17

Miss Cecilia " Murphy, accompanied by
Miss Rose Miller. is spending the summer
touring the principal cities of the North
and viii not be home until the 1st OF Sep
tember.
The times., 1899-08-17
MAY Raise MORE TROOPS
Plans Perfected for Additional Vol
unteer Regiments.

The Question Now Awaiting the
Presidents Approval-The List of
CoIoneIs and Majors Completed by
Secretary Root - Further Opera
tions of the Army Under Macarthur
The times., 1899-08-17

Among the many Washingtonians at At
lantic City are Mr.. and Mrs William Holt
man and daughter, and Mrs. P. Phillips,
who are stopping at the Stanley Hotel.
The times., 1899-08-17

Mrs. William c. Miles, of New York
Avenue, has gone on a visit to Ports
mouth. Ohio, and Lebanon, Ind, to be abb
sent until October
The times., 1899-08-17

Mr.. William F.. Walling, of All A Street
northeast, and family have taken a cottage
at Colonial Beach. where they will remain
until late in September.
The times., 1899-08-17

Among the passengers booked to sail
yesterday on the st. Paul were Mrs. Jennie
Heap, Mrs. Pressey, and Mr.. f. w. Ford
The times., 1899-08-17
Sound Sleep

comes from a sweet stomach, pure blood,
strong nerves, and healthy heart The
srrest way to acquire these is by an honest
use OF this famous medicine, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. For fifty years il has
never failed to cure stomach disorders, be-
ginning with constipation and ending with
kidney or liver trouble. See that a Private
Revenue Stamp covers the neck CT the
nnstIa
The times., 1899-08-17

DIR. and Mrs. William B. Daily, who have
been spending some time at the White Sui
phur Springs of Virginia, have returned to
the city.
The times., 1899-08-17

Capt E. G. Barnard, of the Treasury De-
partment. and wife are spending the month
at Rose Croft, the country place of Capt.
Alexander Kennedy at that most historic
point Of southern Maryland, st. Mary's
City. near the Potomac and the Chesa-
peake Bay.
The times., 1899-08-17

The Postmaster General and Mrs. Smith
were the recent guests of Mr.. George C.
Boldt at his summer home on Heart Island,
in Alexandria Bay. 1t is considered, archi-
tecturally and picturesquely, to be the
most attractive home among the Thousand
Islands.
The times., 1899-08-17

Mrs. Ethan Allen Hitchcock, wife Of the
Secretary of the Interior, who remained
abroad at the time of her husbands return
from Russia to accept the Cabinet port
folio is now in Brussels She expects to
come 10 Washington before the official sea-
son begins.
The times., 1899-08-17

Col. H. G. Healey and daughter have
gone to Jeffersonton, Va, near Fauquier
White Sulphur Springs, to spend a month.
The times., 1899-08-17

Mrs. NJ. NJ. LaBille and Mrs. Josephine
O'Connor. who are in London, will return
home about September Is.
The times., 1899-08-17

Solicitor General John r. Richards and
family, who are spending the summer in
foreign travel, were in Paris at last ac-
counts.
The times., 1899-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Benton, their son.
Master Ralph, and their niece, Miss Kath-
ryn o. Reynolds, left the city yesterday for
a couple Of weeks outing at Ocean Grove
and New York city.
The times., 1899-08-17

Among the Washingtonians now at the
Patterson House, Warrenton, Va, are Mrs.
Philip B. Keefer, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Thomas.
Mrs. Bryan and her daughters, Misses Nell
lie and Lizzie Bryan. Miss Christine
BRIGHT. Mr. Charles Johnson, and Mr..
Aloysius Cross.
The times., 1899-08-17

Mr. and Mrs Frederick Mcclure are
among the popular Washingtonians at
Manchester by-theSea.
The times., 1899-08-17

Mrs. William C. Miles, of New York
Avenue, has gone on visit to Ports
mouth. Ohio, and Lebanon, Ind, to be alb
sent until October.
Among the many washingtonians at At
lantic City are Mr.. and Mrs William Holt
man and daughter, and Mrs. P. Phillips,
who are stopping at the Stanley Hotel.
Capt E. G. Barnard of the Treasury De-
partment, and wife are spending the month
at Rose Croft the country place of Capt.
Alexander Kennedy at that most historic
point Of southern Maryland, st. Mary s
City. near the Potomac and the Chesa-
peake Bay.
Mrs. Ethan Allen Hitchcock, wife OF the
Secretary of the Interior, who remained
abroad at the time of her husbands return
from Russia to accept the Cabinet port
folio, is now in Brussels. She expects to
come TO Washington before the official sea-
son begins.
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Mcclure are
among the popular Washingtonians at
Manchester by-the-Sea.
Mrs. NJ NJ. LaBille and Mrs. Josephine
OConnor, who are in London, will return
nome ABOUT september 10
Solicitor General John R. Richards and
family. who are spending the summer in
foreign travel, were in Paris at last ac-
counts.
Among the Washingtonians now at the
Patterson House, Warrenton, Va, are Mrs.
Philip B. Keefer, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Thomas.
Mrs. Bryan and her daughters. Misses Mel
nd fuu3 1h.-icr tina
BRIGHT, Mr. Charles Johnson, and Mr..
Aloysius Cross.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. H. Benton, their son,
Master Ralph, and their niece Miss Kath-
ryn o. Reynolds, left the city yesterday for
a couple Of weeks outing at Ocean Grove
and New York city.
Col H. G. Healey and daughter have
gone to Jeffersonton, Va, near Fauquier
White Sulphur Springs, to spend a month.
Mr.. William F. Walling, of AT A Street
northeast, and family have taken a cottage
at Colonial Beach, where they will remain
until late in September.
Miss Cecilia " Murphy, accompanied by
Miss Rose Miller. is spending the summer
touring the principal cities of the North
and will not be home until the 1st CT Sep
tember.
Miss Sadie E. Bacon. of sos Massachu-
setts Avenue northwest, has left for Lor-
ton, Fairfax county, Va She viii return
about September 10. sH
DR.. and Mrs. William B. DAILY, who have
been spending some time at the White Sui
phur Springs of Virginia, have returned to
aiA
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-20
THE BURLINGTON ROUTE
GOOD RAILROAD.

EAST BOUND from the Missouri
River to st. Louis, Chicago, it runs
the finest trains, wide-vestibuled,
Plntsch lighted througt out, with the
Burlinglon's celebrated free chair
cars, dining cars, Pullman sleepers.
NoRTH-BoUND two daily trains,
perfectly equipped, to Omaha, Sioux
City, st. Paul.
NoRTIIwEsT:from fifty to five hug
dred, miles saved from the Missouri
River to the Northwest by the great
time saver-the Billings Route.
WEST: from the Missouri River to
Colorado and beyond, two great
trains daily.
1900 miles of standard railroad.
The pioneer in courteous treatment
of travellers.
The main travelled road-every
ticket agent has tickets reading oyer
the Great burlington Route.
For details, ask your ticket agent
or l.. w. WAKELEY,
Gen1 Pass'r Agent, st. Louis, Mo.
l.. ]. BRIcKER.
Trav. Pass'r Agent, Kansas City, Mo.
HOWARD ELLIOTT,
General Manager st. Joseph, Mo.