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The times., 1899-08-09
All should Be Taught to Swim

kfIOIII tIlV lI1'E I0lU OVII''1Il'3
Where one person is drowned by reeklessness in
swimming fifty are lost by the not knowing
how Instruction in so important art should
be compulsory and it easily might be made so.
Boys and girls ought to be taught, and it does
not take much 10 teach them. They take TO il
naturally, If given half the chance, and the
chance should be forced upon them With the
almost universal public bath houses available the
opportunity is not out OF reach. We have nc
doubt that soon or late swimming viii be Of
the compulsory features Of manual training, and
the sooner it isa begun the fewer will be the
cases of drowning recorded This is worth care
full consideration, for it is practical and common
sense No child should grow up unable to swim
any more than unable to walk.
The times., 1899-08-09
a Field at Nome.
From the Boston Journal)

IfIOfH IIIe LosIIIIl dO7lIlIaIJ
Prof Garner, the eelehfated Chicago scientist,
who has spent months in the French Congo forests
irving ts establish oral communication with apes,
is planning to return TO the ape land TO look into
the psychic character of its inhabitants, and
with the intention of teaching them human
speech and of finding how far they are able to
distinguish numbers and eolors and so on in
deed, / hope he says, ito give them a regular
kindergarten course, using blocks, geoInetre fig
ures, and other things with which children are
taught" Considering the fact that Chicago
public school system is virtually in state OF
generalization, the enterprising professor ought
TO be induced to experiment at home
The times., 1899-08-09

France is so nervous over the Dreyfus
trial that currency will probably be given
to any number of wild rumors from
Rennes One report. received last evening,
may have basis of truth. 1t is predicted
that in consequence of contradictions in
the testimony of General Mercier and M.
Casimir- -Perier given yesterday at the
secret session one or the other and per-
haps both of those individuals may be ar
rested today on a charge of perjury. Such
movement would be likely to precipitate
whatever trouble is brewing among the
revolutionary elements opposed to Dreyfus
and the Government.
The times., 1899-08-09

If the Central News, London, despatch is
correct, the Beers have refused the Eng
lish proposition to enter upon joint en-
quiry into the franchise concessions. The
next step should be an ultimatum. Surely
Mr.. Chamberlain is not going to Initiate
his friend, Mr.. Mckinley, and give Kruger
a couple of years in which to negotiate"
before getting down to business with
him. We rather think not Chamberlain
is not laggard, General Butler is not an
Otis, and Sir Alfred Miner is by no means
DENLY.
The times., 1899-08-09
A Poor opInion of wei-Haa-wei.

IFfUih tHe LOnuOn Mil
The years report OF the British Consul al Che
Foo expresses Il poor opinion OF the commercial
possibilities OF Wei-Hai-Wei.
Unlike Hongkoug, which lies at the seaward
end of a splendid system OF navigable waterways,
and on the edge of rich and densely populated
delta. Wei-fIai-Wei lies at the extreme end Of 4
rocky peninsula, remote from interior waterways
and centres OF population, in both of which par
ticulars the German concession Of KiaO-Chau is
favoraby situated. and WILL in the eonsul's opin-
ion. allnest certainly reap the harvest Of trade.
Wei ei-Hai-Wei is also at a disadvantage as re-
CARDS shipping communication with Che-Fo the
service being slender and Irregular while regular
lines already ply between Che-Foa, Port Arthur,
and Kiao-Chau.
Lancashire will not be gratified 10 learn tha:
during ls9S America almost annihilated the Brit
ish and Indian imports OF sheetings At Che Faa
and Japan those Of India in yarns.
The times., 1899-08-09
Cannot, BE spared.
fFrom the St. Paul Dispatch. }

The proposition for national park the size
of half dozen Eastern States, to be carved out
of the heart of5Minrsesota, may be a popular
scheme in the East, bun il is only meastrably 50
here We have a few million of land To-
Gated in a couple ssf the npcountry counties that
we could spare for such purpose, but in the sec
tien under considsraflen every acre OF land means
these times.
The times., 1899-08-09

AS already printed in the news columns
of The Times, the last act of Mr.. Alger's
official career was an order taking the In
spector Generals Office out of the jurisdic-
tion of the Major General Commanding the
Army 1t was an unnecessary, indefensi-
BILE bit of spite work, which Mr.. Root is
understood to have disallowed. We shall
know the truth on his return.
The times., 1899-08-09
Trying Him.
fFrom the Chieago Pos

fFrom the Chicago Post.)
The little yacht was becalmed. and he sry-
gested that she whistle Tor some wind.
.sFm afraid to-" she replied
s'Why2" he asked
Il can't tell what you'll DO when ! get my
lips all puckeTed up" she answered
II won't do 2 thing he promised.
'.'Then / won't whistle, - she retOrted.
The times., 1899-08-09
The coIorcd Brother IN Texas.

IfIuiiI TIC IiDuSIun Post-J
The colored brother in this section is publish
ing his grievances against the Administration
Ia third OF century of freedom the
coored brother has not progressed enough to learn
that the G. o. p. is keeping him simply as
voting machine and perpetual bunco victim.
The times., 1899-08-09

The story that China intended quasi
recognition of Aguinaldo in refusing to
allow the expectation of horses from Chi
nese ports appears to rest upon slim foun-
dation. 1t is now stated that the real
reason for China's action in the matter is
a law of the Empire which prohibits the
expectation of horses and ponies on the
ground that they are all needed for the
army at home
The times., 1899-08-09
..PAxYH.t,
l,- a., o.

(TroE he Chic state Journal.)
johnny gcars-Ny paws eot more mouey'n
yours has
Tomr.g sir gsl, If your nav wore as
saoa cssss - nsine bet he wouldn't have. for 2.
hesfd lis .s,J say so.
The times., 1899-08-09
sTBsCRPTToN RATEs:

Nc ay IN Carrier.
Morning Evening. and sunaay.-.-,-. Fifty Cents
Morning and SunGsr sr.........-Th -Thirty-ive Cents
Evening and Sandag...-.. .Thirly-fve Cents
By Nail.
One Year, Morning. Evening, and sunday.-.S6 90
six Months Morning, Eyfl4ing and SUNDAY ~
Three Months Morning F,euif,r and sunday ! -
One Year Norfing ars SsI-,asv .. 40
Six Months, Morning and Sunday 2 .
Three Months. Morning ara Suudav-...... ] %
cne Year rrerinr and sunday. ..... 90
Six months Evening and Sunday. .....-...... p
Three Months. Everinr and Sundsy...... %
SUNDAY cnlv. one -...............I %
Orders by mail must be- accompanied by sub
scrlpiion pIIce.
Pictorial Rooms. SIS
1eiephone RusiDess oFics. 1850
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The times., 1899-08-09
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The times., 1899-08-09

alludes to are the Cuban per cent re-
deemable bonds issued in 1886, namely,
$124 600 600; the Cuban per cent bonds
created in 1890 to the amount of $175 .000,
600. He also alluded to the Philippine s
per cent bonds issued in 1896 for a nominal
Congress and in the preamble of his law
the Finance Minister seems to have ig
nored the fact that in the course of the
negotiations at Paris before the Peace
Treaty was signed the American Commits
sioners had very clearly defined what sort
of debts America was disposed to reeog-
nize and to get recognized in the ceded
territories and in the other territories III
which Spain renouneed all sovereignty
The principle laid down with utmost
precision was that all purely municipal,
provincial, local debts, contracted for
purely insular purposes and for the ex-
elusive benefit of the quondam colonies,
would be respected and transferred with
the sovereignty. though no express stipu-
lation to that effect was placed on record
in the Treaty. After thus defining the in
tentions of the Government of the United
States the American Commissioners re-
peatedly intimated that the United States
could not consider the Cuban bonds of
1886, the Cuban bonds of 1890, or any sub
sequent loans or engagements contracted
by Spain for imperial purposes, especially
for the purpose of maintaining her rule in
Cuba, as falling within this rule.
1t was shown on the American side that
| the Cuban loan of 1886 was issued to take
| the place of three previous loans and a
| floating debt contracted to cover engage
ments that Spain had entered into in con-
sequence of her ten years struggle against
the Cubans from 1868 to 1878, as the PRE-
| ambles of the bills authorizing the loan
| of 1886 and the previous ones Diainly
| stated. In the same way 1t was shown that
of the issue of s175, 900 of per cent
| Cuban bonds in $780, s141 GOO, 600 was used
| to convert what remained in circulation
| of the bonds of 1886. The remaining $34-
| 900. 900 went to the consolidation OF some
! still outstanding engagements OF the ten
| years war and of the floating debt that had
accumulated since 1886, because the reven-
ues of the island were insufficient TO cover
| the interest and amortization of the debt
of 1886 and the heavy expenditure re-
quired to maintain Spain in Cuba, toward
which Spain had not contributed a cent.
1t was shown in conclusion that Spain
| had only really issued in 1890 the $34 000,-
| 600 OF per cent bonds necessary for the
consolidation of the Cuban floating debts
and the arrears of the ten years war, and
| that the remainder of the stock had been
| kept in reserve at the Colonial Office in
Madrid until the Certes, three months after
| the beginning of the last Cuban rising
| authorized the Government of Senior cano-
vas del Castillo to make use OF these $l41,
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Familiar With the Place.
REGARDED AS CRUELTY.
policeman Pays $40 for killing a
Dog With His CIuh.

Policeman Albert johnson of the third
precinct was fined SO by Judge Kimball
today for cruelty TO animals He admitted
that he killed a dog, and claimed that he
did so as matter of duty. The affair hap
pened on 23d street Wednesday morning
abount $40 o'clock. Because of the dog s
actions on the street, where it was per-
mitted to run in violation of law, the officer
killed it. He admitted killing the animal
with his club, saying he did not want to
olScharSe his revolver on the street fearing
some damage more serious than the killing
OF the animal might follow. The officer be-
lieVed the first blow was fatal, but in this
he was mistaken for the animal got up and
ran short distance before a necessary
second blow was given.
Several ladies were in court as witnesses
The officer made his explanation of the af-
fair and Lieut.. Boyle called attention to
law in Wehb's Digest requiring con-
stables to kill such animals This law. Mr.
Pugh said, had been repealed MANY wears
ago. Judge kimball held that the officers
conduct was cruel and imposed the fine
stated.
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transfers of Realty A Pastor We'll
c0med-May Entertainment.

Within the past few DAYS number of
transfers of real estate in the West End
nave been placed on record Outside of
what has been already done, number of
deals are on hand for future transfers of
valuable property, which will be announced
in due time. Some of the transfers of the
week are as follows:
George c. Bright has sold to Edmund
K. Fox, lots 20. q and % in square 1873,
at a consideration of s2,625. The property
Is located on the west side of 29th street,
just north of Q street.
William h Bell has secured a tax deed
from the District to part of lot 81, square
lZs6, located on East street near North
street. Malcolm Hufty also secured a tax
deed from the District, for the property
known as part of lot 10, square 1909. locat-
ed at the corner of Both and NJ streets
Clara F. Chamberlain has bought of AL
bert ii. Hines, lot 1919. in square 1854. No
consideration Is named. but the transfer is
made subject to trust of 81 100. The prop
erty is located in the square bounded by
t3d, 34th, p and Q streets. Charles H. Ruth
has sold to Flora A. Robertson. at an I'M
named consideration, lots POI and 202 in
the same square, the property being located
at 33d and P streets.
Several transfers are recorded in the
American University subdivision. and in
other sections of the county.
A reception was rendered Rev. j. D. Kin
Ger. the newly appointed pastor of the Con-
gress Street Church, last evening in the
lecture room of the church. The place was
prettily decorated for the occasion and the
attendance was large. The program was
as follows: Mr.. r. G. Ballard delivered an
address of welcome on the part of the
church, Mr. 7. W. Grimes on behalf of the
Sunday school,, he being the SUPERINTENDENT
and Mr.. H. Clyde Grimes, on behalf of the
Christian Endeavor Society. Rev. Mr. Kin
ger appropriately responded to the ad-
dresses Rev. w. S. Thomas pastor of the
Gay Street Baptist Church. Rev. w. c.
Alexander, DID, pastor of the West Street
Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Stanley Bill
heimer, pastor of the West Washington
Lutheran Church, also delivered addresses
The reception closed with the serving of re-
fleshments
The students of the Western High School
gave their annual May entertainment last
evening In the assembly room of the new
building at 35th and T streets. the occasion
bringing out an audience which filled the
place. The music was under the direction
OF Miss Alys E. Bentley, the accompanies
on the piano being Mr.. Newell Whitney
Mansfield of Boston The first portion of
the program Included one of the acts from
Wagner's Flying Dutchman' in which
twenty-five young ladies participated. The
Gypsy Chorus" by Brahm was also rem
dered by twenty-five young ladies. In the
second part, one-act comedy entitled
Which is Which, was rendered, with
Harry Klienschmdt, Miss Ethel Ashby
William Middleton. William Lnkins and
Miss Godfreide Juthers in the cast
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WHEELMEN IN COURT.
one Speeded His Bicycle, Another
Had No Light.

Charles johnson, colored, was in the Po-
lice Court today for speeding his bicycle on
Pennsylvania avenue last night
He passed me in front of the White
House." Policeman Charlton said, land
while L followed him he rode at the rate of
between sixteen and seventeen miles an
hour"
was there a street car moving along
there at the time?" asked counsel.
That's no criterion Judge Kimball said.
I've known cars to go at the rate of twen-
ty or twenty-five miles an hour"
But, said counsel, this was on Penn
sylvania avenue"
1t was shown that the young man dis
mounted to light his lamp, and it was
while he was off his wheel that he was ar
rested As it was his first offense and he
mad ridden fast only a short distance the
paid. was
John Contee was in court for not having
a nghted lamp on his wheel while riding
last night Policeman Mudd arrested him
when his light had been out only q short
time. A fine of s. was imposed
Harry Jones and Owen Lee were also
charged with not having their bicycle LAMPS
lighted. Their collaterals were forfeited.
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ISSUES INSTRUCTIONS.
superintendent of Police to the Hack
Inspector.

superintendent of Police to the HacL
Inspector.
Major Sylvester, superintendent of police
this afternoon Issued the following instruc-
tons to Hack Inspector Estes:
In enforcing the hack regulations If
Will be necessary for you to, in the first
place, familiarize yourself with the various
hack stands, the number of vehicles per-
mitted at each, giving particular attention
to the depots and the vicinities Of the Ar
lington and Shoreham hotels.
1T Is my desire that Grabbing and the
promiscuous running about without en-
gagements of public vehicles be stopped
You will also observe the sanitary con-
dition of the vehicles, with a view of doing
what. in your judgment, is best for the
Improvement Of the service.
You will keep a memorandum as near
as possible, of all drivers of public vehi-
cles and the owners thereof and also their
numbers, and a complete list of all prose-
cutions made by you. and note any and
all suggestions whereby the service may
be improved.
DO not hesitate to report any observa-
ton which, in your Judgment, might ia
cflitate or better matters by action on the
part OF thu Commissioners"
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Under Adyisemeuf

Attorney Thomas c. Taylor yesterday
afternoon in Criminal Court No. 1 argued
In support of the motions for new trial
and IN arrest of judgment in the case of
Wliham ii. Mooney, recently convicted of
attempting to set fire to a restaurant on
Sth street southeast. Justice Clabaugh took
the matter under advisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-06

Consisting OF French Organde Mousen Sole Ogan Lsse
Ogane Rave Organde Carreau Irish Dmy and John An
don Scotch ngams Scotch Zephyr Scotch Madras
did such beauty lr sus and never
was O
Also many effects domestic goods which are close rivals
the and include Bates
sucker Gnghams Percales Corded Gnghans Toe Cling
hams Printed Pque Printed Dies Printed Dotted etc
We've a peerless stock of dainty
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Full Line of New Sewing Machines.

Our w x l." Sewing Machines vary price $1,000 to
ana are the only shuttle machines far know with
Dali bearings The Victor price from SIzoo r. s,t M
Ihe Capital $500 S245o The Demo $500 to s2soo five
year guarantee and full with each machine
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ENCOUNTER WITH THIEVES
Patrolman Anderson, at the Navy Yard
Receives Rough Treatment
ChOked Into InsensfbiIity and Slash
ed With knife-His AssaiIanfs
Make Their Escape.

Peter Anderson, a young Dane, one of the
sentries patrolling the navy yard was
cEoked into insansibility, slashed with a
knife across his face and body and badly
/. beaten by two thieves he discovered in the
YARD thursday night. He was armed with
revolver, but could not use it, and while
he lay senseless his assailants escaped and
have not been captured.
Anderson's duties required him to go on
patrol Thursday night at s O'Clock, and to
! inspect constantly, until midnight, every
shop and dwelling in the yard He carried
a lantern and a revolver Shortly before
midnight he reached the breech mechanism
shop and heard suspicious noises coming
nom inside. He unlocked the east door
ana entered. Picking his way around the
udchlnery, he proceeded toward the north
dCor. AS he neared it a man kicked the
lantern from his hand and the two gran
pied. Anderson threw his assailant Ia the
ground and cried for help. The other thief
responded, unfortunately for Anderson ard
seized the sentry by the throat and nose
cutting on his wind. Between the tNro
Anderson was soon helpless, and the one
who responded then took his knife .r3
slightly slashed Anderson's right obaal, "a
neck and mutilated his blouse over his
heart and right side Then tbay a.
through the north door
When Anderson came to he fired three
Shots, but as these and his cries failed to
pllns assistance he went to the guard house
at the main gate and reported
Familiar With the Place.
The thieves were acquainted, evidently
WIN the interior of the yard, and had a
Key with which they opened the north door
OF the mechanism shop Outside there were
found pair of oyeralls monkey wrench
hammer and two hand threading tools
both were young white men, the first one
encountered being small, smooth shaven
ana minus his coat; the other somewhat
larger with heavy mustache. The police
have been notified.
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Wedding Stationery.
Wedding Presents,

Which constitutes the attractive and beautiful
cs for presentation have shown and includes
elegant and specimens personally selected Paris Vienna Berlin
and London, and which be duplicated
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HOTELS.

This List Appear. Every Saturday.
HOTEL IMPORTATION
FREE.
For booklets II American. European Hotels
and Spring Resorts also rates Of apartments in
Hotels below. cali Cr address tsend stamp
HOTEL TARIFF BUREAU,
SO Fifth we. New York.
PAS Rue de K.Uli Paris
so DUAL St. Jean Baptiste. Nice.
HOTEL TARIFF GUIDE
ZAP, american Plan; E.P.. European: op. openl
ALBANi.N.Y Hotel Ten Eyck L. r.. Sup; A T.. Sup
do.............. Hotel Kenmore. Ar. 50 up
ASBURY PARK Grand Central. sstosIO wk .A.P. 81
- Iiotei Rudolph. --..........---...-AIf-, 81
- Hotel klosworth. 1890. A.P.. 81. 80 to IS
s. Hotel De VILE. Coach meets all trains
, Grand Atlantic Hotel. AP.. 81; Er.. 81 DO
The Roman. ....A.P.. 50 up; E.P-. $3.50 up
BALTIMORE Md. The Carrollton Ar s. so mp
boSION, Mast. 5000. Hotel yendume. AP.. s.
Do .topiey So. Hu. E.f. .Si.5O up: A-r. s. so up
BkoohLfN. Hotel 81. George. E.P..SI: A.P..s3
CHICAGO, H.. Chicago Beach Hotel, I.al,c Shore
fronting Dist Boulevard. A.P.. 81 up High-class
transient and Tourist Hotel Geo. Il. Ross. Mgr.
EAEIER Eng Royal Clarence Hu..AP. .Ss;EP..Sl
GREENE HELD. Mass Mansion House a Z s.. ~ 81
KANSAS CITY, Mo TheMIdland Il r. Slup:A T. ssup
Westminster Il gu class. hes
LONDON. St Ermin's idential hotel UneHcelled for
cuisine. comfort Mod. tariff
MOBILE, Ala. ....... Battle House. p. 81 80 up
MoNTREAL, Can. PLNiger Htl, A. L. S3up; II T. slup
NAPLES.ltaly tSplendid view SOUTH Parkers Hotel
NkWBC RICH. y. w.. The Palatne. AP.. 50 up
NEW oRlEANs.L La New St Charles Hu.. APP, 81 up
NEW YORK. Fifth Avenue Hotel A.P s. up
oo......--...........H Holland House. p. 81 up
o.tChambe.e&W. B'way) Cosmopolitan, E.P.$ 81 up
NICE France nj Rrgf ,pg.at
OLD PT. COMFORT. Va. ChAmberlin. AP-. s. Up
PARIS Champs Elyseesl Hotel ID Abe. E.&A.P.
PHILADELPHIA. Adine T.. z. .Sl50up; A z. 81 Soup
do. Rest. Ale. & Tdh.D The Lafayette L 81 up
PIITSB'G, Ps.Ht Scheuley. f p. 81. Soup: a z s4up
PlITSFlEID. Mass. The Wendell, A.P. SO: EP 81
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Maplewood, A.P 81
PL1MoO TIL, Eng. Grand Hotel APP 81: EP 81
RoMElt y. HI BeauSite Mod Daily en- pension rms
QUEBEC, Can. Chateau Frontcnac. A. p. 81 80 up
ST LOUIS. Nc. Planters Hi A.P.. Sup; h. L. Sup
WASHINGTON, ID. G. Arlington Hotel. A.P. s.
do. (Rest.a La Carte Hotel Chambern, n. 81 up
do.............-....T The Raleigh. E.P.. $3.50 up
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1t pays to read the want columns OF The
Star. Hundreds of situations are filed
through them.