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The times., 1899-11-02

The annual report Of Adjutant General
Corbin was given out for publication late
yesterday afternoon. The report deals eX-
Laustively with the work done by the Ad-
3utaut Generals once in recruiting and
organizing the troops OF the regular and
volunteer armies during the past year. The
Adjutant General lauds the patriotism dis
played by regulars and volunteers alike in
the war with Spain and in Offering their
services for crushing the Filipino insur-
recHon, approves the present canteen sys-
TEN, recommends the establishment Of per
manent and improved camp grounds, and
urges that increased pay be given Army
officers serving in the country's new pos
sessions.
The report gives the total number Of Of
ficers and enlisted men in the Army Of the
United States as g3.15S OF these 64,5S5
are regulars and 1874 are volunteers. The
distribution of the forces is given as fol-
Iuu-s-
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Innings.

Silver sheen linings-looks like silk
and wears better than silk; in all the
latest shades; extra fine quality that
is generally sold for 25c a yard, t53C
10 go for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. iV+
Nubian fast black percaliHe; fine
quality that would cost you Z 1-2c
a ward elsewhere, we shall offer Tat
for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. -...--'---'..-'
Double thick canvas. in colors grey
and black-Jhat was always 73C
u lie a yard. or......-.--....- =
Mercerized silketine; plain and fig
ured variety-has the appearance Of the
highest-priced silks; extra high lus-
trous finish rich and pretty shades;
suitable for cape, coat. and skirt lin
ing; to be sold for 81 1-2c a yard zoe
instead of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
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4 Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada Z. Hart,
OF Groton, s. D.: WAS taken with a bad cold,
finally terminated in Consumption, Four doctors
gave me up, saying l could live but short time.
! gave myself up to my Saviour. determined, II !
could not stay with my friends on earth, would
meet my absent ones above. My husband was
advised to get DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con
SUMPTION Coughs and Colds. ! gave il trial,
took in all eight bottles Ii has cured me, and,
thank God | am saved and n we'll and
healthy woman" Trial bottles free at Henry
Evans drug store. s3s Street. Regular size 90
cents and 81. Guaranteed or price refunded
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Special sale in upholstery dept.

200 Yale Holland window shades best quality 36x12 nches
in all coors, with a set of fixtures complete; for 1880
table oeoh "a size; excellent quality i'm
mense variety of styles; only 1014c yard.
Nottingham lace curtains in handsome Brussels and flo
raj effects that sell up to $139 pair to 90 for T9c
California blankets ia doublebed size; beau
tiful blue pink and red borders instead of ST. for S49
Floor oclots heavy quality in the latest designs
and colorings; worth Soc a yard 90 for only dc
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SO 50 for suits worth
~"'N up TO SIS each,

Ladies' tailor made
suits, embracing the
highest grades of Vene-
tians, herringbone wor-
steds and broadcloths, in
nearly every new shade;
in all the newest effects;
many of them most eIabo-
rateIy silk braid trimmed.
Also lot Of black. blue,
and brown importe] chew
lot serge suits and stylish
homespuns, in tight-fit-
ting, fly-front, and box
front jackets; many of
the jackets are lined with
the finest quality of taf-
feta silk. $3.50 for the
choice-and they are ac-
tuaI $50 TO $25 values.
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The Hnmnit Imnortr.

report from Special Agent Sewall at Hon
olulu showing that the total imports in
Hawaii during the first nine months of
1899 amounted to S13, 667,3 ,372, which is an
increase of So 306. 1872 over the correspond
ing period of 1898.
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looking at things away off to notice
more important things near by.
One-sixth of all deaths are from con-
sumption But the man goes along with
his eyes bulging to watch cholera and
yellow fever. He disdains to cure the
cold or check the little cough, and con-
sumption trips him up.
Don't neglect little ailments. Keep
the system up to the point of efTectual
resistance against disease. This IS best
done by the use of DR.. Plerce's Golden
Medical Discovery Il strengthens the
stomach, increases the action of the
blood-1naking glands, cures all disorders
of the organs of digestion and nutrition,
except cancer of the stomach, purlfies the
blood. increases the vital energy and so
enables the body to resist and throw off
disease Even when there is enaciatlon,
weakness, hectic, cough, bleeding at the
lungs and other alarming symptoms,
" Golden Medical Discovery" " can be
counted on to help every time and to
heal % times out of every hundred.
Sick people can consult DR.. r. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, NY by letter, without fee
or chargS Every letter is read in private,
and treated as a sacred confidence. All
replies are sent in plain envelopes.
" Last spring I was taken with severe pains in
my chest and weak could hardly walk
about the house, says Mrs. G. E. Kerr of Fort
Dodge Webster Co Iowa. 80 tried several
physicians and they told me had consumption,
I heard Of Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry aud I thought would try some OF It. Before
/ had taken the first bottle was very much bet
ter; I took fve bottles of it and have not yet
had any return of the trouble
Headache is cured by using DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
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SI2 IN for suits worth
~ up 10 S35.

Ladies stylish Vene-
tians, cheviot, serge and
homespun tailor made
suits will. go at
$3.50, although they are
suits which are honestly
worth and actually sold
by other stores here in
town for as much as $50.
They embrace those styles
of jackets that are fash
ionable-double breasted,
tight fitting, and fly
front; the skirts are made
with the new saddle
backs, and many of the
suits are braid trimmed
in their entirety. In this
lot their are suits of ev-
cry desirable color. The
saving is considerable, as
you can see.
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Si9 80 for suits wCrth
up TO $40 each.

Ladies suits of broad
eloth-of fine all-wool
cassimere-of Venetian
of cheviot serges-of grey
homespun-or drap dete
of black broadcloth,
with overskirt effect
suits in black and blue
and most desirable colors
and color combinations,
many of which are silk
lined throughout-many
of which are trimmed
with applique silk braid;
many with collars and Ia
pei of moire velour; some
With overskirts-all the
most fashionable suits of
the season-and instead
of up to $40, for $3.50.
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Good company and good discourse the very
sneWs Of virtue You cannot find a better cont
panion than Heurich's beer, and pleasant dis
course viii accompany it. case OF hserzen.
Senate. or Lager VIII help TO while away many 4
tedious hour. Phone ga for case.
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THE RBORGANIZBD ARMY
The Annual Report of the Adjutant
Generals Office.

Praise for tEc Soldiers in the War
With Spain - Permanent Camp
Grounds Needcd-Courtesies From
Great Britain-Tbe CHnteen system
satisfnctory-Thc Artillery service.
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Radam'S
MiCrObe Killer

Is an antiseptic, contains no injurious
drugs. destroys all bacteria and is
healfhful IN the highest degree. No de-
cav or fermentation can develop where
the Microbe Killer is present Thou
sands once pronounced incurable, have
regained health and strength by ridding
their bodies Of ell disease germs.
II vou are sick. this remedy should be
taken Immediately. Don't defer the
trial until there is no hope. Write US
for free book containing testimonials
and advice at once.
Largo BOTTLES, 81. Gallon Jugs So.
Che Vim. Radal MiGF0bG Killer Co
I2l PRINCE STREET, NEW YORK, or
Washington Office,
439 II Street Northw est.
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SOC fancy taffeta silks, 25c.

There
lenty garniue
o
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Less than = for ladies' tailOr=made suits.


Nearly 200 makers samples of ladies' stylish ailormade
suits will be put sale this morning at less than half
price Considering the fact that these suits the everest
ons of New Yos famous taOrshat they the
effects and in the desirable coOsand that they of
than half price right beginning the
admit that this sale extraordinary.
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DOnestics.

19c red medicated flannel. 11IC
heavy twilIed, to go for-.---.....I IZ2
39c aIl-wool white Shaker Han
mel; 80 inches wide for to- DC
day. only .---.-.---.--..-....... -
121-2c outing flannel; cameFs
hair effect in neat designs, TO 7aC
go for Observation-Disclosures. 4
12I-2c bleached sheeting mus
lin; 42 inches wide; good quality G2C
for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. u
69c bIeaehed table damask; ?
yard wide sort guaranteed all iQC
linen; special price of--..-..----- -
IOc huck crash; good and serv-
iceable quality as an induce &c
ment today. or.................. %
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It Kills
Disease

Padam's r1icrobe Killer will stay the
ravages Of Consumption, stop the pains
Of Rheumatism, allay the itchings Of
Eczema. prevent the wasting IN Bright's
Disease, neutralize the cravings Of
Dyspepsia. sweetea the foulest stomach
and bring back "a normal appetite TO
the suffering patient. The above are
only q few Of the many germ diseases;
this remedy surely conqucrs these, and
health Is again restored.
The times., 1899-11-02
All our SOC black and colored satins, soc.

of all of
Of Of
in
old
sapphire
5
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Sl2.5O kersey jackets, $3.50.
Today's special price, $3.50.

aides plaid back golf capes and blue and brown
rey mxtures have the Spanish founce and hood Instead
The times., 1899-11-02

It is expected that by December / next
all the infantry regiments United States
Volunteers shown above as in the United
States, viii have sailed for the Philippine
Islands. These, with the troops now there.
viii give q total strength OF 2,1l7 officers
and So, COS enlisted men, an aggregate Of
g., 725.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-13
BABETTE'S DREAM.
It Procured For Her Husband I'm
der Misrepresentation.
Hondon Telegraph.D


A few weeks ago a pretty little bonnie
a tout faire, in the service of an elderly
and wealthy retired Partisan halter,
dreamed one night that she had drawn
the number 2222 and with il won the
top prize in the municipal lottery. Next
morning she described her vision TO
her master, who instantly gave her
the wherewithal to purchase d full
ticket, and began TO keep his eye upon
the official liste du tirage. at the head
Of which, to his uBbounded surprise.
the dreamed-of number came out when
the next drawing took place. Hurrying
home from the cafe at which the joy
full announcement had met his eye. he
found Babette. as usual, singing mer-
rily over her work. and manifestly I'M
aware that huge slice of good luck
had fallen to her lot
She is really an excellent girl" he
refiected-"handsome too. and proper
toned by the blind goddess with a dow
ry of 100000 francs. In every respect
an eminently eligible young person.
Straightaway he called her TO him.
''Babette. dear child" he murmured,
with fond smile. II am resolved to
reward your indefatigable devotion to
a lonely but grateful old man. l hope
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-13
WORLD FAMOUS BOOKS.
United States Published Costliest,
China the Largest.


The most expensive book ever pub
lished is the official history of the war
of the rebellion. which is now being
issued by the United States govern
ment at a cost. no to date. of s2.SOO,OOO
Of this amount nearly one-half has
been nut in printing and binding. the
remainder TO be accounted for in sala-
ries. rent. stationery and miscellaneous
expenses. including the purchase OF
records from private individuals. IL
has taken ten years to complete this
work. which consists OF 112 volumes.
The largest book in the world is in
the Chinese department of the British
museum. and consists of 1920 volumes
This wonderful production of the Chi
nese press was purchased rev years
ago for $4,000. and is one of only three
copies in existence. II is an encycio-
media of the literature of China. cover
ing a period of twenty EIGHT centuries
from 1000 b. c. to 100 A D.
II owes its origin to the literary pro-
cIivitjes of the Emperor Kang-he. who
reigned from 1862 TO 1922. In the course
Of his studies of the ancient literature
Of his country. Kanghe discovered
that extensive corruption had been al
lowed to creep into modern editions.
and he conceived the idea of having
the text of the originals reproduced
This was mighty conception. and IN
its execution il remains unique down to
the present dav. For the purpose or
carving out the work. Kang-he ap-
pointed a commission of learned men
to select the writings to be reproduced.
and employed the Jesuit missionaries tn
cast copper types with which to execute
the printing
The commission was occupied for
forty years in its great task Before
tho 'vo-k vas CONNECTED kang-he died.
but he had provided that his successor
should see the book completed and he
faithfully carried out his trust The
book is arranged in six divisions. each
dealing with d particular branch of
KNOWLEDGE The divisions are thus de-
sienated: First. writings relating to
the heavens; second. writing relating
TO the earth: third. writing relating TO
mankind: fourth. writings relating to
inanimate nature: fifth, writings relat-
ing to philosophy; sixth. writings relat-
ing to political economy.
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Cav 6drldndS Of raee>
Draped On a Bone White Satin, the Proper Thing For
August WardrObe-TrianOn Shape Will Prevail
In Autumn HatS-"Saly- in-Our- Alley
Hat Becoming Creation.

New York. Aug. 1.-THE art of dress
ing well is delivered into the hands of
the woman who knows the secret of
varying and refreshing her wardrobe
by many not over-expensive devices. In
August the value of this talent is at
premium, for now is the time when
wear and weather have taken the
crispness from the prettiest gowns. AT
this writing lace seems the strong wea-
pom of defense in feminine hands.
against the depredations OF hard use
and hot days. During this month the
mission of lace is especially made evil
dent at the casino or country club din
ners and dances. that now celebrate the
countless yacht races. golf tournaments
and polo games. At such festivities
the sweetest gowns are more or less
elaborate lace bodices with the invar-
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long series of stout, quaint links and
on this is fastened a bag or purse ~
soft leather.
In the. evening the fan chain is a
stretch OF gold links. punctuated with
uncut turquoise. with Streaks of the
brOwnish matriX stone running through
the blue and the surface left quite
rough. which touch of barbaric SPLEEN
dor rather appeals to women than 9TH
erwise. Both of these chains are made
in an endless circle. no break in the
links shows at any point. and all the
keepsakes. etc. strung on them are
made fast by means of small gold or
silver slip rings.
In French Lingerie.
Very Soothing to any soul sensitive
to beauty is a glimpse at the novelties
in underwear. Already the specialties
for the fall trade are putting forth.
and it is more than obvious that for
anything like fine lingerie the French
and the felled seam are not used. Night
dresses, widths of white petticoats,
ed by means Of embroidered beading.
White petticoa5s are not hung on Jokes
any longer. The Top of the garment is
cut to fit the hips without a wrinkle,
and then merely faced with a narrow
bias strip so that a large flexible waist
line. t1Gt Says rather on the nlpS. IS
gained. A button and buttonhole make
the skirt fast in the rear. On a num-
Der of the handsome skirts the deep
lace fringed fiounce is fixed to the
foundation by a beaded heading, and
some of these flounces show TO what a
fine point dressmakerS have carried
the art of giving the proper hang 70
the prevailing dress skirt. Nothing
underneath must impede the gracious
sway of upper drapery. and yet in
some cases. where 4 certain buoyancy
is needed. underskirts of cotton a
worn. showing hounces of white taffeta
alternating with those of lawn. The
taffeta fiOunCes. of course. are merely
tackled on to enable their easy re-
moval when the petticoat goes to the
wash.
You can turn over some hundred or
more pieces of the newest lingerie from
Paris. and scarce a tuck will you find
night dresses. founces. etc. are made
up of insertions of lace and embroid-
cry whipped together. Another favor
lite substitute for tucking is putting, or
we might call it half-inch wide inser-
tons of gathered naincOOk between
narrow lace or embroidery headings.
The puffingS are not one-haf so diff
cult TO put in as the baby tuckS were.
but the needlewoman's gain is the
washerwOmans despair. for it takes
the patience of Job and the hang of an
artist TO launder a puff trimmed gar
ment to the queens taste.
MARY DEAN.
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that day the young couple have worn
their portions of the gold emblem in the
belief that 10 lose or mislay one of the
parts would bring them dire distress. But
wearing efficacious talismens is not the
whole Of the fashionable womans SUPER
stitious creed. Her sharp eyes look out
for accidents that might cross her luck.
She will put herself to infinite pains not
TO let any of her hats turn upside down.
TO thereby indicate she will never walk
abroad again; If she dreams of fishes she
will refuse TO cross the water for
tweive-month; but most carefully does
she guard against the common blunder
OF turning back after her foot has crossed.
the threshold. If on her way to bali,
she finds she has <o-gnft4p fan or
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laid aside his knife. proceeds to take
up piece by piece with his fork.
The Italian uses a spoon quite as Of
ten as a fork. He will employ the for
mer for vegetables. and sometimes even
for fish. The latter use of the spoon
IS somewhat curious.
The Japanese diner uses chopsticks,
a form of implement somewhat diff
cult To manipulate without consider
able practice, while the Chinaman
tears his food with his long nails in a
manner thoroughly repulsive.
The Greek swallows his meat in huge
mouthfuls. and would probably devour
a steak Weighing half a pound in half
Il minute. Taking very sharp knife
he divides the meat into four or five
sections each of which he filings into
his mouth in rapid succession. 1t is
not to be wondered at that the Greeks
suffer much from indigestion.
The Maid Fixed It.
(3ostOn Travelcr.)
Maid (bTeathlessly)-Oh, miss, both the
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that you have found me kind master;
l am sure that 1 shall make a good
husband. Be mine, Babette,"
Three weeks later, as they were leav-
ing church at the conclusion of the
marriage ceremony, he whispered to
his bIushing bride: BY the way.
sweet spouse, what has become of that
mystic number which you dreamed
about? Perhaps you had better hand
over the ticket for the purchase of
which l gave you the money not so
very long ago. 1 will collect the prize
On your account"
THE lottery ticket, do you mean?'
replied Babette. why, 1 changed my
mind about that, and spent the six
francs on a new cap. which you ad-
mired very much. Then you asked me
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is famous for hes beautiful poise. and a
swan gliding down stream moves no less
majesticaliy than this tall. slim young
woman, whose expression when she
dances is one of a dreamy content. like
that of Il musician listening to perfect
harmonies. She is somewhat less Ian
guorous than Mrs. Tomney Taller. trifie
more stately than Mrs. Grenyille Kane.
and her closest rival is Mrs. lack Aston.
who. however. is not fond of tails form Of
exercise.
To waltz with divine deiiberation i5
what the New York woman chiefly pre-
fers at ball. but she has taken kindly
enough to the Balmoral schottische be-
cause the men like it. and the most elah-
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women congregate, or in New York itself
during the winter. There is in fact. not
another city in the world. except Vienna,
perhaps where so many faultless walters
can be found. and the peculiar long, Gid
ing step of the fashionable woman from
the big city on the Hudson can be identi-
fed at once in a crowded room at Ham
burg. Newport or in London.
The smart New Yorker waltzes with her
delicate feet and supple ankles. holds her
body erect with gracious stateliness. her
head is so carried that her eyes glance
freely around the room, her left hand is
poised not leaning on her companions
shoulder. and one of her Deculiarities is
that when she dances she never talks. and
when her dance is over she is no more
flushed or breathless than If she had
slowly crossed the room.
The very finest art of the New York
rules of good waltzing are displayed by
Mrs. Oakley Rhinelander. In her set she
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-13
Mustn't Gross Ones Cuck
Tiny Gold Heart Halves of Which Are Believed Have
Brought Happiness to the MarlbOrOughs-
of Fashion Famous as Walters
On Two Continents

To say that only the unlettered and
vulgar are superstitious is to show
ignorance OF the Undertaking power of
this mysterious force. Superstition is, for
example. mildly rampant in our politest
society. and a fair amount of very genu-
inc credence is held by the maids and
niatrons of fashionable society This is
proven first by the fact that a goodly
proportion of debutantes and their mann
mas wear various comforting little anu
lets, carry luck pieces put their wedding
rings on with a wish. and take certain
precautions against the i'll will of any
possible enemies.
The Neapolitan charm against the evil
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eye was first worn as a pretty ornament
by Mrs. Burkard who ordered one of
gold. 1t is in the form of a tiny human
hand the left hand. and has the first
and fourth finger pointing like a pair of
horns. while the second and third are
folded into the palm. AIRS. Burkard' )
golden charm is bound by a wee brace
let of bTilliants at the wrist and those
who saw the trinket bought copies of her
watch charm, more for hard every day
service. however. than ornament.
one of the most uniformly luciI-brng-
ing charms is highly valued ~ Miss
Richard bit of MOSAIC jewelry that has
been blessed by the pope; and the young
Duchess of Marlborough attributes no
small amount of her marriage content to
a little heart Of gold she ordered made and
cut half in two. The day before her we'd
ding one-half of the heart was given her
fancee, the other half she hung round
her neck by a fine gold chain. and from
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professor" as he was Familiarity called.
was totally wrecked.
The only person in the building who
seemed to be seriously injured. strange to
say, was the professor.
He was unconscious when taken out
from under the debris but the fresh air
revived him. His lips moved. and anxious
friends bent over him to listen.
Il wish you to understand he said.
that this was no. a cyclone, but 4
tornado
Then he became temporarily uncon-
sciOus again
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gents you goes out with has called. and
they're in the DRAWN room. and somehow
or other they've found il out. and oh,
miss, I'm afraid there'n be trouble.
Miss Flirtie-Horrors, Oh dear. What
shall l do?
Maid latter refiection)-I have IT,. miss.
III run an tell EN- you're crying VT eyes
out cause Y'r father has lost all his
money.
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youths Companion.

The principal of the public schools in
one of the large towns of Kansas, so the
story goes was a great stickler Tor the
purity of. the language.
one sultry day during an exceedingly
hot summer that portion of the town in
which ne resided was visited by one OF
those destructive whirling storms that
sometimes sweep over the country. east
as well as west. and the house of the