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SOC Rough Straw Sailors. 2sc
Imported Leghorns. Worth S1.25
for 59c.

Imported Leghorns, suitable for la
dies. misses. and children: large, me-
dium, and small sizes. Sale Price. 59c.
Children's Fancy Straw Crown Hats.
accordion pleated. null brims and lace
trimmed The crowns are finished in
flowers. Five different styles from
which to select. SIC value. dQC
Sale Price. ~
sc and 10c Quills-going at Sale 1C
The largest variety of assorted Flow
ers in large and liberal punches.
Bunches of Roses, Daisies. Lilacs. Blu
cites, and Field Flowers, in all &c
hues. Worth 25c to soc. Sale Price.
The times., 1899-05-17
Myers Ladies' Waists.

Stylish Pique Waists. with rows of
Irish point insertion-bias effect: also
another lot of India Linen Waists. with
whole front of narrow tucks. Regular
price for both was sl.39. Sale O7C
Price .................. III
Colored Percale and Pique Waists,
in pretty stripes and dots. Will laun-
dered cuffs and collars. Regular C0C
price, Csc. Sale Price ........ W
The times., 1899-05-17

invitations to such affairs. To my mind
it would please him best If the people
would present him with some token which
would be not only enjoyable but useful.
and which he could have before him dur
ing the rest of his life as a remembrance
OF the feeling of his countrymen toward
him. / think that residence in one of
the American cities would be just the
thing. He would accept the proposition
without a protest.
In view of this conversation there is
not the slightest doubt of the Admiral's
acceptance of the gift. and it was with
the details Of this discussion in mind that
the committee of which Nj. Tsnderlip is
chairman set to work collecting subscrip-
tions.
Yesterdays subscriptions.
The following named residents of Wash
The times., 1899-05-17
Rough Stray Trimmed Sailors.
Worth 75c-39c.

Stylish Jumbo Japs. Rough Straws.
in sailor and Knox styles Worth 15c.
Sale Price 39c.
The times., 1899-05-17

Baltimore is to enjoy the prestige of an
international wedding next month when
Miss Claire Patterson. of the famous old
Maryland family OF that name. will be the
bride. and the groom Count Caesare di
Contwiba, of Milan. The reception, which
naturally will be brilliant affair, will be
given at the residence of Miss Patterson s
stepfather and mother. Mr.. and Mrs. Da-
vid Stewart sge
The times., 1899-05-17

The tea which was to have been given
en- tomorrow afternoon at the Washington
Hospital for Foundlings for the benefit of
their summer home has been postponed.
The date will be announced later.
The times., 1899-05-17
3 items from
underwear sale.

Ladies' Isle thread vests, with
silk ribbon in neck and arms-choice
OF white. ecrue. pink. and blue-low
neck, short sleeves. and nC
sleeveless-regular i3c. to 25c. VI
values, for ---................ "
Ladies' fine quality gauze vests.
regular made cuffs and pearl but
tons - form fitting = and nfC
regular value at 80 cents, III
Children's ribbed vests. finished
with tape in neck and arms-good
wearing quality-offered orc
during this sale at &c each NJ
-5 Tor -...-...---.....-... sO
The times., 1899-05-17

Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer,, of New
York, who was a recent guest of Admiral
and Mrs Crowninshield. has been the re-
cipient of series of social courtesies in
Philadelphia, where she went from here.
The times., 1899-05-17
Hoods Pills tss.,,;s, a,s s;ss by .;

fdence. Try them once and you will prefer them
TO all others. Sold by all druggists. Is cents.
The times., 1899-05-17

Capt. Henry Narcotic United States Ar
my. retired and Mrs. Narcotic have arriv-
ed from st. Augustine. and are now at
1920 G Street northwest.
The times., 1899-05-17

Among the passengers who sailed yester-
day on the American Line steamship st.
Paul. for Southampton. were the Venezuelan
Minister and Miss Andrade, Senor Andrade
Tenny. and Mr. Antonio Duplat. of the
Venezuelan Legation; former President
Benjamin Harrison and Mrs. Harrison,
with their baby daughter; Mrs Stilson
Hutchins. Prof. Simon Newcomb. U. S. N,
General and Mrs. Sumner. Colonel G. o.
Squier. U. S. A, and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
r. Wharton. f
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&hzazqi'
The Dependable Store" ]
S22. 924. 92S. e2s 9TH ST., rum !
ming through to 1876 X st.
Ladies' umbrellas
for 9S cents.

A lot of one hundred ladies' 26
and 2s-inch silk gloria umbrellas,
with Dresden. horn. natural wood
Princess" handles-some silver
trimmed-with steel rod and para
gon frame-silk cord and tassel-
will be offered today for 98
cents-which is a very, very low
price for them.
The times., 1899-05-17

First Catholic College for Women.
The Wcman's Auxiliary Board of Trinity
College, which is soon to be erected near
the Catholic University, have completed
arrangements for the breaking of ground
early next month. Trinity College will be
the first Catholic institution on this CONT
nent devoted to the higher education OF
women.
The times., 1899-05-17

Hundreds OF homes throughout the coun-
try today are presided over by graduates
of the Academy of the Visitation. which
will celebrate its centennial the last three
days of this month. Among these might
be mentioned Mrs. Potter Palmer and her
sister, Mrs. Fred Grant. The nuns them
selves number many representatives of dis
tinguished families. Among those who
have taught in the academy are Ralph
Waldo Emerson's cousin. Miss Ripley;
Commodore Jones' daughter, Gen. Pike
Grahame's sister, Gen. Winfield Scott s
daughter, and the Princess Yturbide. 9th
ers equally prominent have left the world
to devote themselves to the convent work.
The times., 1899-05-17

The date for the concert and ball to
be given at the Westinghouse residence for
the Childrens Hospital has been arranged
for Friday, as at first announced. The
event. which will be probably the final
elaborate entertainment of the present
season. has enlisted the interest of nearly
everybody of official and social promi-
nence now in the city, and there is every
evidence that the hospital will profit hand
somely by the generous courtesy of Mrs.
Westinghouse and the ladies VINO have
the affair in charge.
The times., 1899-05-17

Untrimmed Hats. Worth SOC,
81, $1.25-for lie.
Ladies'. Misses. and Children's UI-
trimmed Hats. in black and colors--
plain and fancy straws-all shapes:
shortbacks, sheperdesses, and fats.
Sale Price, lie.
soc Rough Straw Sailors, 23c.
The celebrated Jumbo Jap Sailors,
the nobbiest nat of the year. Worth
SOC. Sale Price. 23c.
Split Straw Trimmed Sailors.
Worth S1.50 and $2-75c.
Made of split straw. double brim, in
white only; mans finish, Knox and
Dunlap styles; silk ribbon band and
leather sweats. Sale Price. 75c.
ssc and and 25c violets going at 15c
Sale Price,. .....................i ~
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So Figured Brilliantine and
Plaid Skirts for 9Sc.

One lot of Figured Briliiantine and
Plaid Skirts; percaline lined: excellent
ly trimmed and finished. The best value
offered. Sale price. Csc.
The times., 1899-05-17
THE SOCIAL WORLD
OF WASHINGTON
The Mexican Ambassador Hon
ors Secretary Hay.
First Official Dinner Given by Senior
AzpirOz.
The Embassy beautifully Decorated
With Flowers and Lights-A
May Day Bride.

The Mexican Ambassador and Mrs. Az
piroz gave their first official dinner last
night, when their guests of honor were
the Secretary OF State and Mrs. Hay. The
distinguished company to meet them were
the German Ambassador, the French Am
bassador. the Russion Ambassador and
Miss Cassini, the Secretary Of the Treasury
and Mrs. Gage, the Secretary of the In
terror, the Portuguese Minister and Vis-
countess de Santo Thyrso. Mr.. and Mrs.
John W. Foster, Representative and Mrs.
Hit. the First Secretary of the Mexican
Embassy and Mrs. Godoy, Mrs. Davis, Miss
Hay, and Mrs de Perez. The entire draw
ing room floor was as green as a Southern
forest with palms and other exotcs. to-
gether with asparagus foliage wreathed
about the chandeliers and table in grace
fully luxurant designs. A mound OF La
France roses formed the centrepiece and
the lights in the massive candelabra were
capped with rose pink shades.
The artistically beautiful decorations
were reminiscent OF like entertainments
given when the late Minister and Madame
Romero were the hest and hostess of the
handsome old mansion in | Street, and
was the work of Richard, who was the
major domo of the legation for fourteen
years.
The times., 1899-05-17
Myers Embroideries.

Cambria and Swiss embroideries.
to I inches wide: all neat and dainty
patterns. They're worth Ice to 15c a
yard. They all go at the Special SlC
Sale Price, per yard. J2
.15c and 19c Embroideries for 1-2c.
They're 3 to inches wide. in Swiss
and Cambria. Ten handsome
asiOrted P1iCs patterns in all Sale 74c
Fifty dozen of the daintiest kind of
Plain and Fancy Handkerchiefs.
with lace edge. Worth 15c. Sale &c
Nazareth Waists.
One lot of Ribbed Nazareth Waists.
double row of buttons. coutil strap
ped. Worth 35c. Sale 1910
price Observation-Disclosures. i6Z
The times., 1899-05-17
Myers Stock of Skirts at
Incompatible Prices.

81 Linen Crash Skirts, 19c.
Good Quality Linen Crash Skirts,
well made. in liberal widths. All sizes
and lengths. Sale price, 1Sc-
81 White Pigue Skirts, 45c.
The best kind of White Pique Skirts.
well made and finished. All lengths.
Sale price, 45c.
So and $3.50 Skirts, S2.9S.
There are so in the lot Crepons.
Mohairs. Sicilians. Serges. plain. and
braid trimmed. In blacks and blues.
Sale price, s2.9s.
The times., 1899-05-17

While the Mexican Ambassador has not
definitely decided upon his summer plans,
he is thinking very favorably of Manches-
ter-by-the-Sea as a home for the summer.
The times., 1899-05-17

Senator and Mrs. McComas and Miss Me-
Comas have moved to their Maryland
home. Springfield Farm Williamsport,
where they will remain until next pecem-
her
The times., 1899-05-17

Today dancing and music by Prof. Caldwelfs
Orchestra until II p. IN. Amussments and
freshnentS Beautiful free picnic grounds for
family and social outings. Free Transfers on all
city railways to 9Th and Boundary; then take
Brightwood cars. Rapid transit. New palace cars
The times., 1899-05-17
All Hats Trimmed Free Of Charge
KINGS PALACE SALE
OF
N. J. Myer { Co.'s $4,000 Stock.


standing the attended
compelled price,
The times., 1899-05-17
FRANK 4. VANDERBILT. Chairman.
CHARLES n. ALLEN.
HENRY c. CORBIN.
PERRY $. HEATH
ELLIS II. ROBERTS,

ELLIS II. ROBERTS,
Treasurer of the Fund
Treasurer Roberts was busy at his office
yesterday in designing temporary ieceipt
TO be distributed among subscribers until
the Bureau of Engraving and Printing has
provided the form of receipt which It is
proposed to use permanently The tenn
poTary receipt is printed in simple black
type without any elaborate features such
as arc intended for the receipt to come
from the bureau. and 1t will probably
be distributed for two weeks at least. when
the latter will be substituted. The form
OF the temporary receipt is as follows:
No.. Washington, ID. C.............ls90
THE DEWEY HOME FUND.
Received from. .......
for the fund for the home for Admiral George
Dewey, United States Navy.
ELLIS II. ROBERTS. Treasurer.
At the foot OF this receipt will be the
following: Fer this temporary receipt a
duplicate, bearing the same date and num-
ber. with an engraved portrait OF Admiral
Dewey, will be sent to each subscriber
An Elaborate Receipt.
1t is intended to make the permanent
receipt as elaborate as is consistent with
artistic effect. The draft has not yet bcen
completed by Treasurer Roberts, but the
wording will be practically the same. II
will also bear a finely engraved portrait
OF the Admiral, and the committee is in
clined to place an engraving of the Olym-
pla. Admiral Dewey's flagship. upon the
receipt also. This is a matter. however
which will be left entirely to the judgment
of the engrayers at the bureau.
member OF the committee VINO was
recently in Porto Rico met a brother OF
Admiral Dewey there while on 4 visit. and
n conversation between the two which en-
sued puts at rest any discussion as to the
probability of the acceptance of the gift
by Admiral Dewey.
The two fell into a discussion OF .he
elaborate fetes and receptions ia prospect
for the Admiral upon his return to the
United States, and, cdd as the proposition
may seem, the Admral's brother private
ly expressed the opinion that the presenta-
tion OF n residence or some other gift
equally as substantial would be more suit
able to him. The Admirals brother is
quoted as saying to the member oi the
committee on the subject:
My brother Is a decidedly peculiar man
in many respects and one OF his r1ost no.
ticeable traits is HIS aversion TO the glarl-
our OF high society. He dislikes to be
made an especial mark of attention. and
/ know that any movement which may be
set on foot to tender him receptions and
other elaborate social functions will not
please him and that he win reject many
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O for rent.

Oak fence posts for sale. j. F. [
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LOG ROLLING DAY..
Program for the Woodmeu's Celebration,
Juns 28-Parade, Bands and Con-
tests Railroad Fares.

The committee on program for the
State Woodmen's day at the lake, June
q, have outlined the exercises as fol-
lowe:
At ii q. ~, parade in the city Of
Woodmen by camps, q prize banner to
the camp having tie largest number in
line IN proportion to it's strength. local
camps excluded.
/ p. n, dinner at the lake.
2p. NJ, music by the band, folio wed by
the president. Hon. s. A. Ramsey's sd-
dress; address OF welcome to Royal
Neighbors, Miss Jennette Ferguson OF
Pomona; address Of welcome to Wood
men, Henry Oeill OF Madison.
3p. ~, music by the band, followed
by the address of Head Consul ". A.
Northcote Of Grsenville, III.
4p. a., election OF State associations
officers, and business session.
The Hudson and Clearwater bands
have SIGHTED their intention Of being
present, and there may also be prize
drill contests Of camp teams.
No special excursion trains could be
! obtained from the railroad company
but tickets will be sold for q fare Of one
and one.ifth for the round trip from al
points 10 South Dakota within 200 mileI
OF Madison, and one and one-third frou
points ia Iowa and Minnesota, on tn,
9th and 18th Of June, good to return
till The middle Of July.
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yRlown in Front Of . Train.

ROCKFORD. Ills, June S.-Two babies,
aged / and 3 years, children OF Mrs.
Earl Detloff, were instantly killed u
ing the day. The mother left the CAB
ON the depot platform while she stepped
into the station. A gust of wind blew
Il in front of a fast coming freight,
mangliug both children.
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MAJ Ridneyluisease ~ Years.

Mr. G. A. Stillman, 9 merohant OF
Tsmpico, H., writes: "Foley's Kidney
Cnre ia Meeting with wonderful success.
r has cured some cases here that
nhvsioisns pronounced incurable. l my.
Iii nm ABLE to testify to its merits. My
face to-day is a living picture OF health,
and Foley's Kidney cure has mad It
s,ch. had suffered - years with the
disease. and to-day l feel ten years
younger than l did D year ago. l .
obtain some wonderful certificates OF Its
medical qualities. ..c,,.u
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DeWitt's Little Early Risars act as o
faultless pill should, cleansing and re-
wing the system instead Of weakening
it. They are mild and sure. small and
pleasant to take, and entirely free from
Objectionable drugs. They assist rather
than compel
Cook S ODEE.
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bill Poster.

Having complied with the city ordi-
nance governing bill posting, the under
signed is regularly licensed to perform
such work. The ordinance makes re-
moving bills from boards, mutilating OF
defacing bills posted thereon, a misde'
meanor, and / hereby warn boys OF
Others 60 inclined to desist from multi.
ating. defscing or removing bills from
bill boards. LOUIE H. WnLHITE,
Licensed Bill Poster.
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greeting to the other communities Of
the state and bids them prepare to at.
tend the best state fair ever given in
South Dakota, in this year of 1889, dur
ing the last week in September. There
will be no qulbbling or excuses about
premiums this year because the money
for paving every one offered is actually
IN hand. Whether or not five people
attend the fair, every premium adver-
tised will be paid in full. Yankton has
gone down into her pocket and brought
forth the dollars with which to conduct
the fair and there will be no delay in
settling the bills. And the state fair Of
1899 will eclipse ell past efforts in that
direction.
The climate aud crop bulletin OF the
Huron weather bureau for the week end.
ing June 5, says: Temperature above
normal but sunshiny days below the
normal number. Rains frequent and
copious. The conditions were highly
favorable for wheat, oats, barley, rye and
grass crops, and wheat, oats and barley
have made good, healthy growth, STOOL
ing vigorously, and the prospect geuer-
ally is flsttering. Wheat is especially
promising. Some winter rye Is begin.
ming TO show heads in extreme south.
eastern localities. Corn backward and
in some cases replsnt,ng. Early fax has
made good progress, but there is still
some to be sown. Potatoes have made
good growth and look healthy. Garden
stuff has done well generally. The pros
pect for q good crop OF prairie hay is very
promising. Trees and shrubs have
made luxuriant growth. and the leaves
are OF a deep, rich color. Light hail oc
CURED in many localities, but no damage
is reported.
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n.Ars Resienation sent In

PORTLAND, Me-, June S.-The Argus
Avs that Speaker Reeds resignation
has been sent to Governor POWERS anu
it is to be presented at the next mee''
ino Of the governor and council.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-06-08

Wanted-Agents to cell Admiral
Dewey's Lite and Works by Murat
Halstead; GOO pages Sl.5o; credit freiRnt.
outfit free. American Puol'shinR
House, Chicago.
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Coal Bids Wanted.

Sealed bids to furnish the city OF
Madison with 500 tone, separate
bids, of Wilmington and Walnut
Block coal, delivered on track,
and also in the bin, will be received
at the city auditors office up to 6 p. No..
June 10, 1899. The city reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
WM. RAE, City Auditor.
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o

Am prepared to receive horses and
cattle for pasturage at the Jacobs farm.
T axe Madison. Plenty OF room, good
feed and plenty Of good water. Also
good shade. Usual rates.
CARL CH~RIsTIANsON.
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THREE FATALLY HURT.

Heavy Wind aud Rain Storm Passes over
Gutenberg La.
DUBUQUE. Ia. June S.-A heavy wind
and ram storm at Guttenburg. 40 miles
north Of here. did much damage. Emil.
John and Theodore Rath We're fatally
hurt.
The Information Inaccurate.
CHICAGO. June S.-The statement
tina, Admiral Dewey had arranged to
visit Chicago in Octobe~ seems to have
been inaccurate. Private information
from the White House and Henry {.
Payne of Milwaukee has been received.
indicating that there have been no ar
raugements made for such q visit.
L>vered the Record -Four Hours.
New YORK, June S.-The Ward line
.teamer Havana has arrived from Ha-
vana, making the fastest time on rec
ord between that port and New York
2 DAYS, Is hrs, so minis. This great run
outs down the record by I hours and II
minutes.
Take Rocky Mountain Tea Sec il
exterm,nate poison. Feel 1t revitaiize
vour blood and nerves and bring back
that happy, joyous feeling OF boyhood
days. o
Backache should never be neglected
It means kidney disorder which, It allow
ed TO run too long will result in Bright
disease, diabetes or other serious ant
often fatal complaints. Fo'ey's kidne.
cure is guaranteed for kidney disorder.
FRANK SMITH.
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FRANK SMITH.

What you want is not temporary re-
lief from piles but a cure to stay cured.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures piles,
and they stay cured.
Coo & ODEE
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letter, Eczema and Skin Diseases
Weld quickly to the marvellous healing
Qualities OF Banner Salve made from a
prescription of a skin specialist of world
wide fame, Csc.
FRANK SMITH.
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am prepared to furnish everything
10 the line OF monuments, tombstonee,
etc. For fixing up your cemetery Tote,
leave orders at Fifth street. first door
west OF city hall. r. w. DIEDRIcKsoN.
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THE CITY.

'"' 'o, flax 80, oats u.
'er report: Partly cloudy to.
and Friday.
a'ated sugar. 10 pounds for one
s' McKinnop's.
"'"res east this morning were
v"uHe, Mrs. T. ]. Lannon and
Ma'oy.
Smyrna times., 1899-10-25
MARYLAND ITEMS.

The cunning season will open in
Maryland, November 1st, and sports
men anticipate lots of fun. 1t is said
that game will be scarce.
The Chrysanthemum Exhibition will
be held in Chestertown on Nov. 8, 8,
and 10th. 1t is expected out-of- town
flower lovers will vie with the town
ladies in the exhibits of this wonderful
flower.
The Baltimore Republican newspap-
ers notably the American and the
Herald-are favoring the lease of he
oyster beds in the event of Republican
success.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany will formally take control of the
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Allan
tic Railway on November 1st, at which
time it will also take control of all the
steamboat lines on the Eastern Shore
of Maryland.
A novel, "Him or Them, or the Ideal
Man. " written by Rev. B. F. Price, of
Elkton, who for more than sixty years
was actively engaged in the ministry
of the Methodist Episcopal Conference
and who is now over SO years old, has
been issued. 1t is a romance of the
Eastern Shore, the scenes being laid
in Maryland and Virginia.
The Epworth League conventions
will be held at Salisbury, Md, Oct.
oath; Dover, Oct. 25th; Chestertown
Oct. Goth; Wilmington, Oct. 27th.
Smyrna times., 1899-10-25
PENINSULA NEWS.
Items Cleaned From All Parts of Delaware
and MARYLAND

Items Cleaned From All Parts of Delaware
and Maryland.
The time is near at hand when the
rabbit will need all his feet to ward off
the shotgun hoodoo.
F. M. G. Choate of Baltimore, form
erly Newark, Del, has been nominated
for the Legislature, on the Republican
ticket.
Ex-Governor R. J. Reynolds ten
dered a musicale to his many friends
last week at his home in Petersburg.
Prothonotary William Virden has
appointed Reynolds Clough, assistant t
prothonotary.
James II. Warren, of Cedar Greek
hundred, has a tree which bore fifty
baskets of Keiffer pears this seas
son.
H. Gator Heverin, son of the late
James H. Heverin, of Dover, has made
his successful debut in the "Great
Ruby" at McVickar's Theater, Chic
ago. Mr.. Heverin was at one time as
sociated with the Times and Press in
Philadelphia.
Rev. E. w. Caswell, D. D., the new
pastor of Bethesda NJ E. church, ar
rived in Middletown last week. The
Reverend gentleman at present is max.
ing his home with NJ. B. Burris
and others of the church, his wife
having died before getting here,
after the transfer.
SYNOD DENoUNCEs CANTEEN. .-Balti
timore Presbyterian Synod, held il
Wilmington, with but one dissenting
voice-Elder Frederick L. Moore, o.
Washington, D. c., Thursday adopted
a resolution protesting against the
beer canteen in the United States army
and appealing to President Mckinley
for its suppression.