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The times., 1899-02-18
THE PRESS UNION.
Papers Read by Mr.. 4. II. SpoHord
and Many others.

At last nights session of the Interna-
tional Press Union, the following papers
were read: Literary Culture" Mrs.
Florence o. McCIelland; "A Boston Tea
Party Mrs. Lucy A. Leggett; What
Power Lies in a Special Correspondent. g"
Mrs. Isabel Worrel Ball; Copyright" :"
Thorvel Solberg; Literary Washington, 4"
A. R Spofford, Assistant Librarian of Con-
gress
Mr.. Spoffords paper contained an cx-
haustive review of the literary work OF
Washngtonians. Mr.. Spoiford took up
successfully the multitudinous book
product of the Government press in Wash
ington; the men of science who wrote
them; the Washington writer's in the wide
fields of history and literature. the Journals
and noted editors Of the past. and the long
roll of Washington correspondents. Nor
nearly dozen of whom have produced
are about America.
The beginning of literature in Washing
ton, said Mr.. Spofford. was coincident with
the beginning of journalism. In 1895 the
earliest newspaper appeared. the Wash
ington Gazette" the only file of which is
in the rare collection of books exhibited
under glass in a gallery of the Congress
sional Library. The first Washington book
known was printed in 1901, namely, Samuel
Blodgets Thoughts on the Increasing
Wealth and National Economy of ,he
United States" Mr. Spofford closed with
a tribute TO the press as the university of
the people. Mr. Spoffords paper was M
teresting in the extreme
The times., 1899-02-18
AN EARNEST REFoRMER.
Honor I" the Memory of the Late
Frances T.. willard


The most important feature of yester-
days sessions of the National Council of
Women was the service in memoriam to
Francis f. Willard, who died one year ago
\ number of women orators were in at
tendance and delivered tributes TO the
memory of the woman who did most to
spread the ". c. T. L. work throughout
the world.
The morning session was devoted to the
reading of the reports of standing COM
mittees. This work has taken considera-
BILE of the time of the convention and il
is now about concluded. The recommends
tons of the incoming president for the cab
met for the next three years were then dis
cussed by the council and the meeting ad-
journed.
Yesterday being the anniversary of the
death of Frances T. Willard. many of the
delegates to the council attended special
memorial services which were held at the
headquarters of the W. c. r L. in this
city. at No. 1880 & Street northwest, at
half-past 10. 1t was the intention of the
managers Of the local branch to have a
paper read from each of the unions in the
city. but the arrival Of 50 many temper
ance workers OF national prominence upset
the programme and an entirely new line
of work was carried out. Mrs. Lillian NJ
y. Stevens, national president of the w c.
I. t.. presided at the meeting. and speecn-
es were made by Mrs. Margaret De Ellis
and Miss Anna Gordon.
The principal speech of the afternoon
was delivered by Miss Susan h. Anthony,
who knew Miss Willard very intimately
for 4 number of years. Miss Anthony
said she had not the command of language
that would allow her to express her feel
ings regarding Miss Willard's life and
death. The women OF the country would
never know how much she had done for
them until they had met in the eternal
home. In the course of her address, Miss
Anthony said:
But il is wrong 10 worship memory. We
must not occupy time with what Miss Willard
thought and did and said She would not have
Us do 50. Nor must attempt 10 do and think
and say what Miss Willard did and thought and
-aid. These things will do II, good and
simply occupy valuable time. II the women
~ this country want to better their condition
they mu-t stand united and do and think and
say what Miss willard would do and think and
Say If she were here today with us. The wear
Just passed most cvcntful year 1t was
full OF mOmentouS consequences and ,ge must
tunitics offered and tit ourselves fur what is to
come.
The evening session was entirely devoted
to a discussion of the merits and demerits
! OF the expansion policy of the United States
and the advantages it would give to the
country and the women of the nation for
progress. Miss Judith Ellen Foster, of this
city, spoke in favor of expansion.
The times., 1899-02-18
PLENTY OF COAL NOW.
Three Hundred Carloads Extricntcd
From Snowdrift.

About 300 carloads of coal arrived in
Washington yesterday. and the danger OF
a fuel famine is now believed TO b. a thing
of the past.
a canvass of the situation last evening
showed that many families had been pay
ing at the rate OF Sl5 a ton. Some were
compelled to pay as much as - cents a
bushel. Only few of the larger dealers
exacted such unjust prices. but several
realized 50 and $40 for the same coal that
sold for S525 before the blizzard.
The more substantial dealers were of
fering coal to consumers yesterday at from
$3.50 to 500 a ton. They explained that
this was an advance of from 81 to $l.50.
which had been made necessary by the
extra expense of delivery. II requires two
horses now to draw loads usually managed
by one.
The coal consignments received yester-
day came from nearby stations where they
had been sidetracked during the blizzard
The railroad officials say that by Monday
their roads will be in shape to transport
any quantities of fuel from the mines.
Word was sent to all the large hote's.
mills. and factories yesteray that there
was no longer any necessity for them to
economic In the use of coal.
The times., 1899-02-18
WOMEN'S
SECRETS.

There is one man i'll the United States
who has perhaps heard more women's S
secrets than any other man or woman in
the country. These secrets are not Sc
crets of guilt or shame, but the secrets of
suffering, and they have been confded
to DIR. K. Y. Pierce i'll the hope and ex-
pectation of advice and help. That few
of these women have been disappointed
IN their expectations is proved by the
fact that ninety-eight per cent. of all
women treated by DR. Pierce have been
absolutely and altogether cured. Such
record would be remarkable if the cases
treated were numbered by hundreds
only. But when that record applies to
the treatment of more than half-a-rnil-
lion women, in practice of over thirty
years, 1t Is phenomenal, and entities Dr.
Pierce to the gratitude accorded him by
women, and the honor paid him by the
profession as the first of specialists in
the treatment of women's diseases
Every sick woman may consult DIR.
Pierce by letter, absolutely without
charge. Every wornans letter which
contains her secret remains her secret
II Is read in private, answered in private,
and its contents guarded as a sacred CON
hdence. That no third party should enter
into this secret, all replies are mailed,
sealed in perfectly plain envelopes, with
out any printing or advertising whatever,
upon them. Write without fear as with
out fee, to DR.. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
The times., 1899-02-18
POSTAL SERVICE IN CUBA.


The Postmaster General is in receipt OF
a number of recommendations ani sugges-
tions from the Postal Commission. which
has been investigating conditions in Cuba
looking to a complete postal reocganiZa-
ton in the island. The Commission 2d-
vises the restriction OF franking privilege;
sending of experienced clerks to Cuba. dis
continuance OF military stations, fixing OF
the compensation of posimaster5 upon
basis OF cancellation and sales, performance
OF both postal and telegraphic service by
the postmaster at small offices. adoption Of
system of railway mail service in com
partment cars. placing of star route SER
vice under contract increasing of salary OF
directors of the Cuban postal service to
5000 per annum. organization of service
and supervision of alteration OF Quartet de
la Fuerza, selected the postofilce build
ing in Havana by the Supervising Archi
tect of the Treasury Department The
Commissioners state that the indifference
among employees and the antiquated meth
ods of service under the fee system made
the service under Spanish regime inef
ficient and objectionable.
The average annual revenue amounted
to about 1853 00O per annum. Since the
transfer to the United States the reve-
nue. has averaged 81 900 day and it is
estimated that postal receipts Will reach
$4,000 per annum.
Acting Secretary Meiklejohn has di-
rected that additional harbor improve
ment taxes be levied at all parts in Cuba.
The increase on each steamer entering is
$3.50; each sailing vessel entering, Si.2).
These special taxes heretofore have on,y
been levied at Santiago.
The total collections from customs at
Havana during the month of January
amounted to $Ti3. .53S.
The times., 1899-02-18
MUSE5IENTS.
The Halls of the Ancients,

Nos. 1872, 1914. 1916, and 1878 NEW YORK AVE
Constructed to Promote
NATIONAL GALLERIES OF HISTORY AND APT
They illustrate the art, architecture, religion
and life of the Egyptian, Assyrian, Graeco Ro.
man. and Saracenic nationalities
The Egyptian Portal is entrance to the HALL
OF COLUMNS, more grand in dimensions than
that built by Lepsius al Berlin.
The upper EGYPTIAN HALL contains tba
interior Of an Egyptian house by Racinet The
larger section illustrates Egyptian Arts and
Crafts Copies I0N7 feet OF Richter's Buildin.,
Of the Pyramids and Longs Egyptian Feast
The ASSYRIAE THRONE ROOM is gorgeous in
blue and gold, according to Place. section
Is walled with casts from the British Museum.
The portal is between four colossal human-headed
bulls from the Palace OF Scnnacherb
The THRONE OF XERNES is set " from the
cast in the Louvre. King Sennacherib is modelled
in costume from the bas-rclief.
The decorations Of the Roman House cover
l5 600 square feet.
The LECTURE HALL, in Persian style. con-
tains the painting OF the Grandeur Of Rome in
the time of Constantine, so it. It.
The SARACENIC HALL is counterpart Of the
interior OF the house OF Benzaguin in Tangiers
The ART GALLERY is devoted to illustrations
OF Roman History.
Visitors will be attended BY expositors, and
Mr.. Franklin W. Smith. curator, will speak in
explanation at intervals
Open from a. m. to 10 p. n.
ADMtSSioN-.---.--..-.- CENTS.
fpl-tf
The times., 1899-02-18
Hruih of Il. Henton Wood.

Thomas Benton Wood. of 109 + Street
northeast. died at Hampton, Va, Thursday.
February l6, at II O'Clock a M MIR. Wood
was a native Of Iowa and after being hon
Orably discharged from the Thirty-fourth
Iowa Volunteers at the close of the Civil
War he made Washington his home. He has
been a member of the Typographical Union
for long time, and was member of very
high standing in the John A. Logan Com
mand of the Union Veterans Union. Mr.
Wood was highly esteemed by those of his
native State as well as in this city. When
a young man he was editor and publisher
of the Decorah Iowa. Republican" He
was 80 years of age and leaves three sons
and five daughters. Arrangements for in
terment will be made hereafter.
The times., 1899-02-18
MORE NEGROES FOR PANA.
4 Non-Union Miner Burned Out in
the Springfield District.

Pana, H.. Feb. 17.-Another large com
pany of negroes arrived here last night
from st. Louis to work in the mines. A
special detail of soldiers escorted them TO
the Pana mines. John Lynch and David
McGavie, jr.. union miners. had row
last night with James Beck and Charles
Cash, non union miners in which the lat
ter were worsted. Soldiers quelled the
riot and arrested the participants. The
residence of William Taylor. a non-union
miner in the Springdale district. was burn
ed last night. 1t is believed the fire was
ineendiary.
The times., 1899-02-18

Chicago. Feb. 17.-Robert Howard, col
ored murderer, was hanged here shortly
after noon today. He died of strangula-
ton. His conduct on the gallows was
marked by unusual coolness. Up to tn
last Howard vigorously chewed piece OF
gum and carried it with him to the drop
Howard was executed for participating in
the murder Of Frank C. Metcafe. on the
night OF November 9 last. The object of
the murder was robbery.
The times., 1899-02-18
For La Grippe.

Thomas Whitfield Co. 2iO Wabash ave.
Jackson St, one of Chicago's Oldest and
most prominent druggists, recommend Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for Ia grippe. as it not
only gives prompt and complete relief, but also
counteracts any tendency of la grippe to result
in pneumonia For sale by Henry Evans Whole
sale and Retail Druggists. 93s + st. NV. and
Conn. ave. and st. NV. and 1i2s Md. ave. ne.
The times., 1899-02-18
LENTEN RELAXATION
In CAPITAL SOCIETY
A Brilliant Reception at the
Chinese Legation.
Mrs. Mckinley Receives Delegates
TO the Mothers Congress.
Tea at the Old Bancroft Mansion
ID. 4. r. Functton-0thcr
Social Events.

The Chinese Minister and Madame WI
held a reception last night at which the
five hundred and more guests invited rep
resented every phase of Washington's Of
ficial and social world together with a
number of distinguished visitors from
other cities.
The occasion commemorated the Chinese
New Year, which occurred on February S.
and national coloring was given to the
brilliant event by the display of the i'm
perial flag. The standard of royal yellow
silk with the dragon rampant was draped
over the stair balcony in the reception
lobby and again in the ball room, which
like the remainder of the house, was em-
powered in Southern smilax, aZaleas,
roses, and palms.
a tropical atmosphere, in ideal contrast
TO the wintry world outside was given by
eXotics and fern foliage that banked the
recess in the first drawing room where the
Minister and Madame WI received. They
were assisted by Madame Kwai and the at
taches of the legation, all gowned in the
Oriental fabrics beftting their rank. The
robes of the Minister and Madame WI
NOiG SUI StoHS WIN SSIu L iit
Minister wore over his forehead the IA
nous diamond which is said to be un-
matched in brilliancy by any other stone in
America, and on Madame Wus shining
black braids rested her native headdress
OF flashing stones set in dusky gold.
The prevailing tint of the decorations in
the refreshment rooms was pink. The
CONNECTIONS OF spun sugar were of rosy
hue and the flowers were bridesmaid roses
and pink carnations.
An orchestra stationed in the palm
screened music gallery in the ballroom
furnished a programme of selections dur
ing the earlier hours of the evening and
later on the inspiring numbers for those
who cared to include dancing with the
ether pleasures of the night.
The Vice President and Mrs. Hobart
were among the hundreds of notable guests
who filled the magnificent rooms. The
Diplomatic Corps made a brilliant showing,
as did the Congressional circle and the
dignitaries of the bar.
The times., 1899-02-18
Sacrifices in boys clothing.

We won't carry over any of the !
stock of boys clothing-and we've :
marked prices to the minimum to
effect clearance Mothers with :.
boys to clothe have never been Of !
fered such money saving opportuni- :
ties this season.
a lot of boys REFERS, OF astra-
chan, chinchilla and kersey. sizes
to S years, which sold at 81 Il 90 :
and s., will go for.----- 7i'JO .
Choice of our 81 and So boys top
coats, made of covert cloth and blue .
kersey. with silk velvet collars .
sizes 8 to 16 years. will be - oQ :
o1ered at
A lot of % storm ulsters. in sizes
to 10 years, and II to 10 years
made of chinchilla, kersey and mel
ton cloth. which sold at 81 - M
and s. and Sc, will go for. .-'VV
: Boys $3.50 all-wool suits. OF fine
plaid cheviots, pants have double
. seat and knees. in all sizes, Il 90
. will go or.................. wv
The times., 1899-02-18

Mrs. de B. Randolph Keim, former vice
president general d. A. r. has invited the
State officers, delegates. alternates. and
visiting Daughters in attendance at the
sessions of the Eighth Continental Con-
gress, d. \. R., from Connecticut and
Pennsylvania TO meet the founders" Of
the national society at the Eismere Monday
afternoon, February 20. from 3 TO 6. In ad-
dition to the founders she will be as
sisted in receiving by the State regent of
Connecticut Mrs. Kinney; the State re-
gent Of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Roberts; a
number Of the early organizing national Of
fcers-Mrs. a. Howard Clark, Mrs. Rosa
Wright Smith, Miss Anna S. 4iallett, and
others-also by Miss Keim, Miss Brosius,
and the Misses Wanger. of Pennsylvania;
Miss Wade. of Ohio; Miss Broderick. Of
Kansas, and the Misses Sanderson, Of St
Louis.
The times., 1899-02-18

On account of the inc!emency OF the
weather. the Mary Washington Socia',
which was to have been given last evening
by the Ladies Aid Society OF Gunton Tenn
pie Church, has been postponed until
Wednesday February %
The times., 1899-02-18

Mr.. Julian Pierce will address the Sc
cular League tomorrow Sunday after
noon, AT 3 O'Clock on. Capital. Capitalists
and the Capitalist System of Production -
The times., 1899-02-18

The Invitations issued by Mrs. Mary L
Lockwood for a reception to meet the of
fcers of the International Press Union
which was to have been held Saturday
evening, must necessarily be recalled, Ow-
ing to the continued Illness of Mrs. Lock
wood.
The times., 1899-02-18

Mrs. Olivia c. Starring. l455 Massachu-
setts Avenue, viii receive this afternoon
The times., 1899-02-18

The President and Mrs. Mckinley, Car
dinal Gibbons, Monsignor Martinelli. Sec
retary Long, Senator and Mrs. Murphy
and Justice and Mrs. White are among
those who will attend the lecture which
Chaplain Chidwick will give at the Lafay-
cite Square Opera House next Thursday
afternoon.
The times., 1899-02-18

Mrs. James R. Mann, Mrs Thomas 5.
Butler, an Mrs. Marian De Vries enter
tanned number OF official and residential
guests yesterday at the tea given by them
at their handsome home-the old Bancroft
mansion-from ) TO o'clock. The house
was artistically beautiful throughout with
palms and pink flowers, and the music that
lent its inspiring charm TO the very de-
lightful occasion was contributed by the
Marine Band.
The times., 1899-02-18

Miss Wasserbach. after visiting Jack
sonville, ST Augustine. and Palm Beach,
is nov at the Royal Palm Hotel. on Bis
cayne Bay. at Miami, where she wi spend
a week before going to Cuba.
The times., 1899-02-18
A DINNER TO GENERAL MILES.
Entertained at the metropolitan
Club by Captain Beach.

Club by Captain Beach.
Major General Nelson A. Miles was the
guest of honor at dinner given in the
Metropolitan Club last night by Cap ain
Lansing II. Beach. Engineer Commissioner
of the District, and one OF the most pop
ular officers in the Engineer Department
OF the army. The dinner was a private
social affair, and was attended by num-
ber of army officers and prominent civil
iauE
The times., 1899-02-18
Goods No Higher Mt Garden Markets

Have not advanced prices. 6ss Street south
east, Fourth and IL Streets northeast. Seventeenth
and Streets northwest Ninth Street and
Florida Avenue northwest, and Nineteenth and II
Streets northwest. Eggs. 80 cents per dozen. II
The times., 1899-02-18

Mrs. Mckinley received about fifty Of
ficers and delegates TO the Mothers Con-
gress, who called on her by appointment
yesterday afternoon. at O'Clock.
The times., 1899-02-18
LANSBURGH & BRO.
Sweeping
Reductions
BOYS
CLOTHING.

$3.50 and $3.50 Boucle and
Chinchilia Reefers, Sf.69.
S275 All-wool Gray Reading
Cashmere Blouse Suit, S1.5O.
Reductions in Cashmere and
Serge Suits, sizes s to I5-
s2.oo and sI.75 qualities,
S1.25 suit.
81. so and s2.25 qualities,
Sf.4S suit.
$500 and s275 qualities,
Sf.9S suit.
S4.25 aid s. IS qualities.
S2.49 suit.
Including Cap.
Reductions in kaae Pants.
soc Cashmere Pants, 1SC.
4oc Navy Blue and Gray Serge
Pants, 25c.
soc Gray Wool Reading Cassi-
mere, $50.
6oc Allwool Knee Pants, 45C.
Boys Clothing Dept, Sd floor.
The times., 1899-02-18
EXCURSIONS.
FOR MOUNT VERNON,
Alexandria and Arlington,

Electric trains. station lSi5 St and Pa. ave For
Mt Vernon every hour. from 10 i. m. 10 > p. m.
For Alexandria and Arlington-See schedule.
ROUND TRIP to Mt. Vernon, including Alex
sndria and Arlington, Coo. Alexandria only, CSC.
Arlington only, 20c.
Washington ac1anirl aai AoIl. VeFn11 RI
The times., 1899-02-18
Deep cuts in suits and skirts.

AS the wrap prices have suffered.
so have the suits and skirts. Cost
is hardly a consideration-for while
the weather says it is mid-winter
the calendar warns us to prepare
for spring lines. So the prices have
been cut accordingly.
All the ladies' regular so and
s12 suits of fine cheviots, serges. in
black. brown. navy and royal-jack-
cts are all silk lined-will &c QQ
All the $50 tailored suits.
some of them richly braided, jack
cts all silk lined, very S10 90
fashionable. will go at..--. TV'Jo
We offer you the choice of big
lot of ladies' stylish all-wool ven
etian covert skirts. serges, diago-
nails, cheyiots, and broadcloths. tCo
in black and blue. and all fash
ionable colors. both fare and fiounce
styles. which sold for 81 and sat
a price which hardly represents
the cost Of the materials. - QQ
. .
The times., 1899-02-18
&hnzdzqa
"Thc Dependable Storc.'
922, 924, 926. 92S 7th ST.. run,
ming through to 1916 X st.
Surprising shoe values

We have prepared a couple OF
shoe values for today's shoe
buyers which are in line with the
many startling offerings that have
gone before. We are making new
records in low selling for this de-
partment every day-and toiay's
two bargain lots will give us greater
fame.
4 lot OF ladies regular s2.50 and
So shoes. consisting Of box calf.
kangaroo. patent leather. Wei kid.
chrome kid. and French dongola-
They are in all the newest and most
approved styles OF toes. Tips are OF
same and patent leather. Extension
and close trimmed soles. Every
pair is warranted to give en-
tire satisfaction. Go to- II QQ
u2y lor-..-
Another lot of ladies' high grade
shoes. which are regularly sold at
S1.50 and 50. made of strictly solid
leather and on the newest style
toes. both lace and button styles.
There are all sizes in this lot.
Every pair is warranted to give sat
isfaction. To make a clearing for
the new spring styles, which viii
soon be here. we shall let II %
them go at.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1899-05-19
1sabplon's banging Garoens.

NJ Bruno Meissner, a distinguished French savant,
tells of the discovery Of of Babylons
hanging gardens. engraved upon an Assyran tablet.
The tablet (says the Literary Digest is preserv-
ed in the British Museum. 1t is part Of block Of
aabaster taken from the ruins of the palace of King
Assur-banipa 1t shows temple upon hill with
numerous lofty columns To the left Of the temple is
an idol. The right side of the view is occupied by
the hanging gardens. The trees in them seem to be
poplar or cypress, and there also vines. The
gardens triangular in FORM rest pillars made of
huge blocks of stone Access is by means of path
cut in the hill 1t has been believed hitherto that the
inventor of the hanging gardens Nebuchadnez-
gar, who ordered them built to please his wife M
Meissner thinks Nebuchadnezzar only restored the
gardens after the destruction Of Babylon in GAS B. c.