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The times., 1899-06-11
THE COST OF A War
IN TIE 4RANSVhAL
England Might Pay Dearly for
a Conflict There.
The Pope Conducts an Early Morn
ing Festival Mass.
News From the Vatican Discussed in
the British CapitnI-Thc Secret
Consistory.

London, June 10.-It is stated here today
that one of the greatest living authorities
on South Africa expresses the deliberate
opinion that war with the Transvaal would
involve this country in an expenditure both
Of men and money greater than that in
CURED in the Crimean war. The final out
come of the struggle, of course. would not
be doubtful, in view of the disparity be-
tween the combatants, but. apart from the
possibility of international complications in
Europe and Asia, the price England would
have to pay for victory would be out of
all proportion to the gain. So says this
expert, and such opinions make this a
most anxious moment for England.
The TransYaal is now face to face, not
with a formal British ultimatum, but with
such a decisive demand as may at any
moment be converted into an ultimatum
One obstacle in the way of that conversion
is England's peace-loving Premier Not
until Mr.. Chamberlain is able to convince
Lord Salisbury that only by an ultimatum
can peace be kept in South Africa Will
he give his consent. Those who know him
well, standing, as he does, aloof from no.
litical factions and tickle public opinion,
say that threats Of Sir Alfred Miners or
even OF Mr.. Chamberlain's resignation Will
leave him unmoved. War is the very last
thing he will risk and war in South Africa
would beyond doubt be terrible affair.
Threatened men, like threatened institu-
lions, live long. Here is a picture from
Rome of yesterdays Festival Of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus To enhance the signif-
eance OF this Church function the Pope
conducted the first mass at 1880 o'clock in
the morning He was carried I'm his SEDAN
chair TO the chapel, surrounded by his
whole gorgeous court. and escorted by the
Swiss Noble Guards in full dress uniform.
while the unique papal choir, habited in
violet and white, sang as only they know
how.
At the entrance the Pope descended from
his chair. while the dean OF the ,hapel
handed him the holy water brush, with
which he blessed the assembly. Although
very bowed" says an eyewitness, who
writes in the Telegraph" today, the Pops
walked without assistance 10 the altar
for the mass. after which he remained for
another mass conducted by his private
chamberlain. Then he pronounced in q
surprisingly firm voice verses appropriate
to the Festival Of the Sacred Heart. The
ceremony ended at Q o'clock, when the
Pope, whose powers OF endurance, con-
sidsrIng his eighty nine years, were ad-
mired by all. returned as he came to his
private apartments"
Today also there comes the long g-awaited
news regarding the secret consistory to bs
held on June Is. The Pope IL is now an
nounced, will create twelve new Cardinals
leaving only three vacancies In the Sacred
College. The Cardinals hat to be allotted
The times., 1899-06-11
Medals of Honor to Negro Soldiers.

The board of brevets. consisting of
Brigadier General Schwan, Brigadier Cen
eral Boynton, and Lieutenant Colonel Car
ter, has granted four more medals of honor
to enlisted men for gallant service in
Cuba. Including these only twenty-five
medals have been granted for service per-
formed in the Spanish-Ameriean War.
Four Of those who were awarded these
marks of personal bravery are officers. All
the men who are included in the list are
colored and served in the Tenth Cavalry.
Their names are George II. Wanton, Fitz
Lee, William II. Thompkins, and Dennis
Bell All except Wanton are still in the
service and attached to the Tenth Cav
airy. In each case the medal was granted
''for distinguished gallantry at Tayabacoa
Cuba, June so. 1925 where. after force
had succeeded in landing and had been
compelled to withdraw to the boats, leav-
ing a number of killed and wounded
ashore, he voluntarily went ashore in the
face OF the enemy and aided in the rescue
of his wounded comrades, who would 9TH
erwise have fallen into the hands of the
enemy; this, after several previous at
tempts, had been frustrated-while serving
as Private, Troop NJ, Tenth Cavalry
The times., 1899-06-11
The Naval bounty Claims.

The charge that there is to be any undue
delay in settling the naval bounty claims
growing out of the recent war with Spain.
or that there will be IN opportunity fos the
exploitation OF the claimants by attorneys
representing them before the Court of
Claims, is denied by l.. A. Pradt. Assist
ant Attorney General in charge OF the
claims. Mr.. Pradt says that the matter
has been thoroughly discussed by the court
and the attorneys, and n plan formulated
whereby each claimant will be given en- in
dividuaI judgment. which can be presented
to Congress for appropriation. This meth
cd. it is claimed. will be the most prompt
and certain of any that could be pursued.
The attorneys fees are to be regulated by
the Treasury regulations. Attorneys rep
resenting claimants are to receive only
such fees as are prescribed by these regula-
tions Mr. Pradt says the Navy Depart
ment fully approves of the course adopted
by the court in this matter. and that so far
there is nothing to justify the least erit-
icism. -
The times., 1899-06-11
doing landscape from nature in water col

doing landscape from nature in water col
crs.
Up in Loudoun county. at Paxton. in the
shadow OF the Blue Ridge, Mr.. Messer is
spending the summer. This poet-paInter
has a delightful studio for rainy days at
Paxton, and q large class of enthusiastic
students, who are Just now actively at
work out of doors. Paxton is an ideal
sketching MISUNDERSTANDING hills. pic
turesque farming country. with a back
ground of mountains. Paxton is but a
short distance from Round Hill, where Ed
ward Lamasure has built himself studio
and home. Mr.. Lamasure is living there
the year round always wise course for a
landscape painter. The intimate knowle lge
of nature thus gained must develop origi-
nality of thought and expression. Mr. La
masure's friends are looking forward to
his next winters showing OF water colors,
confident that ne will make the most of
his splendid opportunities.
Mr. Hodgkins, Mr.. Siebert, and Mr.. War
ner are also at Paxton. This is quite the
largest colony of Washington artists, and
SO active are they that one might easily
be led TO believe, judging from the winter
exhibitions of local work, that Paxton was
a suburb of Washington.
President MiIIer's Whereabouts.
E. H. Miller, President of the Society OF
Washington Artists, is with his family at
his summer home in the Catskills, de-
Iightful and most paintable region which
the writer never thinks of without recall
ing a memorable visit to Parker Mann, at
Arkville, high up in the Catskills. In
company with Mr.. Mann a trip was made
to his next-door neighbor, Alexander Wy
ant
The great artists studio and home was
an ideal one for landscape painter. What
a treat it was to see the noble array OF
pictures in every stage of development.
1t was more than interesting; it was an
education, for Mr.. Wyant's process was
an elaborate one. Immensely interesting
was his method TO the student, method
that will be considered at length in some
future article.
Harry Floyd, the English portrait paint
er. who has become identified with the
Washington guild. is spending the summer
at home in London. He left several in
completed commissions here which he Will
finish when he returns next fall The
early autumn he will spend ct Bar Har-
Dor. He has retained his studio in the
Art Students League building
Mr.. Trentenove, whose fine marble bust
of William Jennings Bryan was recently
presented to Mrs Bryan by several Wash
ington gentlemen, is still busy in town
completing some important commissions
He will go to Florence early in July return
ing TO his Washington studio in the au-
tumn. JAMES HENRI MOobh.
The times., 1899-06-11
AMERICAN SALT PRODUCTION.
Figures Showing the Rapid Develop
ment of Domestic Mines.

Statistics obtained by the Geological Sur
vey show that the production of salt in the
United States in 1898 was larger by far
than in any other year. Not less than
100000 barrels were added to the record
of the year before, when the increase was
about 100000 barrels over the record of
1896. The total production in the United
States last year was 7.459, ,291 barrels, val
ued at sG.15S,554 In 1880 the output was
only 1861 060 barrels, and the product has
steadily increased year by year since that
time. Only two or three other branches of
mining have shown such a remarkable de-
velopment. OF the total output last year
6,63S, 455 barrels, or considerably more than
two thirds, was produced in the State of
New York. Michigan was the next largest
producer, with record OF 5,263,564
The United States now imports very lit
tie salt for consumption. In 1851 S9.1 per
cent of the domestic demand for salt was
supplied by Importation. Then there was
steady decrease in the amount imported.
Last year the imports for consumption
were only 4.O6 per cent of the amount con-
sumed.
The times., 1899-06-11
cROcKER'S. o3o Pa. Ave.
Leather Higher,
Shoes Lower.

7 EAIEER has been jumping and is still Jumping Last
II tall we foresaw that with the close of the war; and after
tive years of depression prices RISE hence we placed
tremendous orders for shoes for spring delivery In the face of
steadily rising prices reapg the benefit of our
foresight We offer shoes even lower than before Others
must ask higher prices give poorer qualities We are giving
you shoes Of the finest quality at panic prices.
lhese shoe items money-savers They show why we
are busy while others complain:
The times., 1899-06-11
Moxementr of yYnrshirs.

The supply ship Celtic arrived at Sydney,
Australia. Saturday. She will fill her re-
frigerators with Australian beef for the
feet at Manila. The cruiser Montgomery
sailed from Rio de Janeiro for Montevideo,
the supply ship Glacier from Gibraltar for
Port Said. and the flagship Chicago ar
rived at Zanzibar.
The times., 1899-06-11
The Hooker Renche. Colombo.

General Greely received a cablegram yes
terday from Colombo, Ceylon, announcing
the arrival there of the cable ship Hooker.
The Hooker left New York on May / for
Manila. Owing to an accident TO one OF
her boilers. she was detained at Gibraltar
several days. The despatch, which is signed
by Major Maxheld, reports the entire party
in good health. and states that the cable
is in good condition.
The times., 1899-06-11

Max Weyl with Mrs. WeyI, who is not
at all well, is at Warm Springs. where they
will remain for a couple of weeks. Mr.
Weyl anticipates spending most of the
summer and early autumn at Warm
Springs, where he is greatly pleased with
the scenery, and has wide circle of
friends. Some of the best of his work
shown last winter was done last summer
in the Warm Springs Valley.
Miss Bertha Perrie has been busy of late
with a class of interested pupils who are
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
A SUSSEX MlATL RourR

The mail-carner between Gumboro
and this town arrived here Wednes-
day morning at $50 oRlock, an hour
late, says GeorgetownSussex Journal.
He drove a pair OF mules to sleigh
and had been on the road since amid
night Tuesday night-eight and one
haf houIs. The mules were almost
given out, and their legs were badly
cut and Bleeding, caused by the frozen
SNOW crust. The carrier had travelled
uwnty-three miles to bring the mail,
over roads that were considered inn
passab,e. And for such work and de-
votion to duty our Uncle Samuel
pays the magnificent sum of one dol
lar and twelve cents for. hhe round
trip OF fortyIsix mflesl some persons
who are anxious to become the ma
tions hired men" might find a SPLEEN
did opportunity by serving Sussex
county mail route.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
Died.


CONWAY this city, on February
8. Margaret. daughter Of Michael T..
and Annie c, Conway, aged 8
months.
'GEDI1NG.-I this city, on February
8. 1893. Edna FRANCIS, daughter OF
Frank p and Josephine +. Gedling,
|. aged ~ years.
HICKEY. In this city, on February
13, Edward B. Hickey.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral, from his late resi-
dence. No. COS Yves; Seventh street, on
Thursday morning. February 16 at
$50 o'clock. High mass at St. Peters
Cathedral. lnterment at Cathed-
raj Cemetery.
Philadelphia and West Chester pa
pers please copy.
LINCK.-On February IL, 1899, Mar
garet c.. daughter of Edward and
Annie A. Iinck, aged II months.
O'NElI14-On February IA, George
O'Neili, aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral, from his late resi-
dence, No 4Ol Tatnall street. on Fri
day, February II, at s. m. High
mass at ST. Peters PrO-CatAeI In
terment at New-Caihedral Cemetery.
OSBORNE. On February II, 1899
Margaret Thomas, widow Of John
w Osborne.
PIERCE. On the 9th instant. Sarah
]. Roam. wife of Melchoir f. Pierce
in her 64th year
PIERCE. In this city, on February 9
1899 Julia E., daughter Of Edgar C.
and the late Mary A. Pierce.
REESE. I'm this city. on February 10
1899. suddenly James Reese. OF No
IT'S Adams street.
RYlAN.-ln this city. on the 9Th IN
s,aLt. Celia NJ. Ryan.
SAUNDERS. On February II. 1899
John Saunders, aged 7S years.
SHIELDS February II, 1899
Elizabeth H., widow of James Bay
ard Shields, aged &c years
WALKER In this city. on Februar!
s, 1899, Evan Walker, aged 50 years
WRITTEN. Near Chrisdana. Del. oi
February 9. 1899. William J. Whit
ten, aged 81 years.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14

ing a tusslck washes them as clean as
bteached celery. The muskrals will
eat ducks or any fowl they can capture
and kill. but nothing they find dead.
The skin Of a muskrat now brings
about 10 cents. Last year the market
price was "A cents for blacks and -
cents for reds. The black is richer
and more desirable color, but the black
rats are not so plentiful as the red.
Now and then a white musMat Is
caught. Buyers ofrm New York and
haaLeerebytrw ktiiH6caing dix Qknep
Baltimore are nov visiting the
marshes. but the hunters are holding
of for higher prices, at present DIS
posing Of only enough in trade with
merchants 20 meet their immediate
wants. A good hunter generally makes
about $4O0 in a season, and then in the
Spring turns to fishing
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
A LAMPLn}HT CONPANION

Between now and Spring time there
win be many opportunities Of an
evening TO read up on the different
portions OF the Great Northwest.
To this end the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul Railway Co. has printed for
free distubuti)n to Eastern farmers q
number OF illustrated instructiv,
pamphlets Regarding the various states
traversed by its lines.
In sending your address to w. K
Powell, GeneaTll immigration Agent
Old Colony Building. Chicago. III.
please say II your preference is for in
toru lation about Wisconsin, Iowa
NIT nesota, Northern Michigan o.
Mott Dal0tta.
TO charge for pamphlets or for re
ply ing to all Inquiries about any sec
ton Of the Great West.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
nMMrH or A YouNa woMAN.


Laurel. Feb. 13.--Funerar Services
were held at the M. P. Church here
on Saturday over the remains OF Mrs
Name Gensmer, wife CT Rev. Joseph
Gensmer and daughter of Dr. William
]. Hitch, of this town. She died sud-
denly at her home in Glenside. Pa. In
terment was made I'M Odd Fellows
Cemetery. She was wei anl favoraIhly
known to all in Laure-. She was a
teacher in the public schOo here un-
til She was married on February %
1888. She was % years and 10 months
old. Mrs. Gensmer WIS sister ol
DR.. d. NJ. Hitch and Mrs. Eugene Still
man, Of Philadelphia John Hitch, o.
Wilmington; DGs J. NJ and G. A
Hitch and Mrs G. e. Smith, of thi.
town.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
WOMEN AND CHILDREN!

Great bargains in Winter Underwear,
plush and skating caps. dress and
working gloves, knit jackets sweaters
and fursl All new goodsi Largest stockl
Lowest pricesl Regina music boxes, sell
! department. All 'eS wheels below cost 70
make room for the new 80 wheels. Ross
80 Market street. Agents for Stearns and
Eclipse Bicycles and Domestic and
singer Sewing Machines.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE.

Theatrical business, like other lines,
was materially affected by yesterdays
blizzard. the Opera House and the
Academy Of Music being the main suf-
terers Dittle Irene Myers stopped
over Sunday at her home in PhiIadel-
phia, and was sAow-bcund last night
near Bellevue. A special train Of
three engines. a snow plough and a
coach were dispatched for them, but
were unable to break through the
drifts. SO the small audience at th'
Opera House was disappointed. The
women's tickdts isspnd last night vii
be honored tonight
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
EIIIII.I'.I!iI'||1IIEIIII

A SPECIALTY.-Prim Secondary or
Tertiary blood poison permanently cured
In 10 TO SO days You can be treated at
home for same price under same guar
anty. II you prefer to come here we viii
contract to pay railroad fare and hotel
bills, and no charge. II we fail to cure. II
you have taken Mercury, lodide, Potash,
and still have aches and pains, Mucous
Patches In mouth, Sore Throat Pimples,
Copper Colored Spots, Ulcers on any part
OF the body, Hair or Eyebrows Failing
out, 1t Is this Secondary BLOOD POISON
we guarantee to cure. We. solicit the
most Obstinate Cases and Challenge the
World for a Case we Cannot Cure. This
disease has always Baffled the Skill OF
the Most Eminent Physicians. $5OO,0O0
capital behind our unconditional guar
anty. Absolute Proofs sent sealed on ap-
plication. Address COOK REMEDY CO,
22s Masonic Temple. Chicago. Ill.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14

fell in last Tuesday. Fortunately, the
mill was net in operation and no one
was hurt.
W T. Williams. Who haa been seri-
ously m for the past few weeks, Ia
slowly convalescing.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
ClRElMArORY BTIJL

Secretary Wigglesworth.. Of the
Boand OF Health has prepared u lij
for presentattn 10 the Legislature
which provides that tho garbage
crematory shah be taken out of the
control of City Council and placed m-
den the direction Of the n.ard OF
Hearth Representative H.aehen will
present the bill TO the General As
semb,y.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
JOHN SAUNDERS DEAD.

John Saunders. a well-known citizen.
died at his home No. 1914 West Sew
enth street, on Saturday afternoon. He
was former superintendent of the
Delaware Mi,.s Manufacturing Com-
pany.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14

Blizzard Storm Coats and
U lsters-Men's
Clothing sizes, $5 to $40;
Boys sizes, $3.50
to $40. Reefers-Men's sizes,
$3.50 to $3.50; Boys sizes,
800 to SIS. A lot of heavy
Refers in Boys and Mems
sizes in our } price sale, $1.49
to $2.49. Plush Caps, Wool
Caps, Fur Caps, rs cents to $50.
All sizes Rubbers in stock. Gum
Boots and Arctics, all sizes ex-
pected in to-day, some sizes in
stock. Heavy Underclothing.
Woolen Gloves, Heavy Suits
and Trousers. A lot of Heavy
Suits in Mems and Boys sizes
in our } price sale and at
ridiculously low prices.
Closed evenings except Satur-
day at 6.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
MARRIED.

STAFFORD -- REDGRAVE.-At the
residence Of the brides parents, Ce-
ell county, Md, on February 8, 1899,
by Elder e. Rittenhouse. Elmer e.
Stafford Of Queen Anne county, and
Alissa Redgraves. Of Cecil county.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
AXLE FROSTED AND BROKE.

A wagon loaded with meat, belong
ling to Wilckers & Stats, broke down
yesterday at Fourth and Market
streets. The rear axe frosted and
snapped near the hub.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
THE PRESIDENT

THE PRESIDENT A SLAVE TO
CAIAioflH.-D. T. Sampio. p.esidel,
q samples Instalment Company.
washington, Pa. writes. For years I
was affacted with Chronic Catar1.h
Remedies and treatment by specialists
only gave ms Temporary Dclief until /
was induced 10 use Dr. Agnew's Ca
tarThai POwder. Ii. gave almost in
slant relief and has. proved the one
good thing in my case. SO. Sold by
hi1er Drug Co, 4O2 Market, and n.
Z. Danforth Market and Second streets
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
COAL. WOOD AMID GRAIN.

II. T. Sergeant, Coal and Wood, office
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone
545. B. & L. checks with cash purchases.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
USUAL INSTRUCTIONS ron LEM

The usua, Instructions for Lent
were issued Sunday by Bishop Mona
CHAN, and were read In all the Catho-
Lo churches. Vicar-Generai Lyons. Of
ST. Peters Pro-Cathedral has arranged
for special services for every wednes-
day evening.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14

Tuesday evening THE Back FLAG"
Wednesday matinee Turned Up
Wednesday evening The Silver King"
Thursday matinee Kidnapped y
Thursday evening. THE Two Orphans"
(Little Irene as Douise.)
Friday matinee .."Down the Slope"
Friday evening "The Burglar
Saturday matinee 60 be announced)
Saturday evening ... After Z Years
LADIES TICKETS TONIGHT
(Tuesday) Is GENTS, owing to the
non-appearance Of the company Mon
day night
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
ITS THE GRIP

Th. counts in Dye Glasses, and It's the
onlS Grip you want. our patent Anchor
Gui. rds' are safe. Can't shake 'em or.
Two noses cannot be found alike In d.
menslons. We bear this ia mind when
fitting BYE Glasses and Spectacles, and
achiev, results which give relief TO the
Eve and comfort 20 the Nose.
u costs nothing 10 consult our Optician,
IL may cost you more not TO.
M1LLARD f. DAVIS.
Jewsler.
East Second Street.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
iHoME FOR AGED WOMEN

Fext Thursday viii be the annual
donation and reception day Of the
~ me for Aged Women. corner Gtpln
az enue and Hssrrison street. The
n me is filled 10 its utmost capacity
~ ere being thniy-nine inmates. edgh,
1' whom arc helpless. Others arr
waiting for admissicn- Many Of the
remaining thirty-one are only pa ?
siai.y able 70 care for Themselves. an
tnls necessitates extra help. Tue ID
lcome from the endowment fund Is cess
fnan half enough to insect the. expenses
which average 's5 600 yearly.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
HENRY MILLER IN HEARTS
EASE"

Henry Miller will appear at the
Opera House on February % in
"Heartsease. He is known as a very
ssever actor while the play is one of
he best which VIII be seen here dur
lng the season. The supporting com
pany VIII be found first-class in every
respect
Evening journal., 1899-02-14

On account of the storm there are
necessarily some delays in deliveries,
also disappointments in goods not
arriving, which we trust our patrons
will overlook. We will make one
delivery daily in the city while the
storm is on.
HANSCOM'S. 7ts and So.
n. w. BARD, Manager.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14
HANscoM's.
HanSCOm'S Store

is the most popular family grocery
store in the city, because Its stock
is the most complete, of the high
est quality, and prices mean a big
saving to all buyers
Evening journal., 1899-02-14

DO right this year: buy for YOU,
nome a Ludwig Piano. Notlkrg be.tet
Store 5l5 Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1899-02-14

- @-NNs
Cur fine Regal Blend Cof-
5sys 1ss sqa1l sod to %he1s @1i5 m0'nn and 26C lb
Frnest Graham Waters in 41n III
1-pound cartoons ......... llV lU
Hansccm's Finest Import
sss ss TaiS nass. 0S's5'assas f9o Pass pack Sc pkg
Smoked Steak Halibut. iRn II
delicious, appetizing ....... lVV III
Csuntry Liver Pudding,
made CT the best ingre-
dieAts in the cleanest Of ign III
places ........ ............. wv ~
soused Pigs Feet, contin-
ued from last week, on ac- Qn III
count Of the storm. ........ w III
,.m.,.. o..o.nn,. 1t-2t
EACH
aH3st ssidsn en-. Egg Egg. Noodles. Noodles &c pkg
.,7,1 callt15aia s5aii,I Peeled ADrieot'. lie can
Evening journal., 1899-02-14

.CONWAY.-In this city, on February
8. Margaret, daughter of Michael T.
and Annie c. Conway, aged 9