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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
CIGARS FOR THE PRESIDENT
som" Good Ones From an Admiri,r
Cubun pluntcr

Havana. Jan. 2s.-The proprietor of one
OF the largest tobacco plantations on the
island has surprise in store for Presi-
dent Mckinley. After several weeks eff
tort this planter has collected from various
plantations some OF the finest brands o; to-
bacco to be found and he has turned these
leaves over to two of his most experienced
workmen with instructions to make them
INTO cigars for the President of the United
states. There was considerable curio ity
among certain Americans to ascertain Just
how much the cigars are to cost Tne
planter declined to give the exact figures.
but he showed one of the cigars. viii h
was. indeed beauty and as long almost
as the average lead pencil general in
the army asked the planter. who is a
Spaniard. how much the cigars are worth.
and he replied:
We'll more than $3.50 apiecp
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
CHARLESTON WANTS WARsHIPs
A Suggested Feature of the Confed-
crntc Veterinary Reunion

Representative Elliott of South Carolina
was at the Navy Department yesterday and
conferred with Secretary Long. The puT
pose of his visit was to urge the at
tendance of several of the American war
vessels at the Confederate Veterans Re-
union, to be held in Charleston from May
10 to Il, inclusive.
Secretary Long promised to accede to the
request if ships can be conveniently spared
at that time. 1t is probable that the
North Atlantic squadron, ON its return trip
from its cruise of evolution in the Carib
bean Sea Will be in that vicinity about the
middle of May and ii so, the Seer tary will
order il to Charleston.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
vERD1cTs OF A coURT-MART1AL
Three Priyates Found Guilty and
Severe Penalties Inflicted

The general court-martial. now sitting
at the Washington Barracks. yesterday
sentenced Private Alfred Audette, Com
pany c. Third Connecticut Volunteer In
fantry, to forfeit to the United States ten
dollars of his pay for three months and
to be confined at hard labor during the
same period. for being absent from camp
without leave.
Private William ID. Leslie. Battery h
Fourth Artillery. was found guilty Of i
like offence. and received a like sentence
Private Leon NJ. Lynch. tried and found
guilty of fraudulent enlistment, was SEN
fenced to he dishonorably discharged from
the service of the United States. forfeit
ing all pay and allowances, and TO be con-
fined at hard labor for the period of one
ya1r
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
ADISHFOR DYSPEPTlCS.

Persons suffering from stomach troubles
find il hard to secure d food of easy assim-
ilation that contains enough nourishment.
A number who have been suffering from
serious forms of stomach disorders have
tried Grape Nuts, the pre-digested food
and obtained a food rich in nourishment
and easily digested. Food experts say
there is as much nourishment in one
pound OF Grape-Nuts as ten of meat.
il is a food for athletes, brain work
ers, and invalids. Made by the Postum
Cereal Co. Battle Creek, Mich.
Grocers sell.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

general. Mr.. Dockery of Missouri said
that he had himself intended to offer such
an amendment. Mr.. Hull said that the
committee did not care one way or the
other. Accordingly. the House, by an al
most unanimous vote. struck out the para
graph.
Mr.. Dockery then desired TO reduce the
number of major generals from six to
three, but did not offer this as an amend
ment. Mr.. Hull. in replying, said that
six major generals were absolutely neccs-
sary at present. Mr.. Dockery then wanted
to know whether. if the President should
cut down the army to $4,000 men, the
entire corps OF officers would be main
tanned. or whether the reductions would
be made in officers and men both. Mr..
Hull replied that the committee proposed
that the President should reduce the staff
and the enlisted men in proportion, but
that all the officers of the line of the army
should be maintained, so that in case of
necessity the skeleton organizations could
be filled out rapidly under experienced
officers
The debate waxed warm, Mr. Dockery
cOntending that the power to be placed in
the hands of the President was altogether
too enormous. He said that he would
not entrust such a power TO Thomas JEFF
fcrson himself
Nr. johnson Again.
Mr. johnson of Indiana attacked the bill
under the proposed amendments. which
he said. gave the President power Ito
exercise his well-known talent for elas-
ticity." He said that the army would cost
far more than the War Department had
estimated. The department was unrelia-
Bile. II had been conceded on the floor
that the proposed army would cost far
more than 800. GOO, 900. The proposed
amendments really meant 100000 in any
case.
Mr.. Cannon OF Illinois answered that
after the Treaty was ratified. the subject
OF the Philippines would be turned over
TO Congress for determination. Till then,
IL must trust The President.
Mr.. Johnson said that while he was
not willing to ask that the army and
navy should be recalled from Manila. but
he would withdraw it from menacing the
Philippine republic Mr.. Cannon had said
that Congress would hereafter dispose of
the Philippine question. No doubt it
would but after man had been knocked
down and beaten. was not the time to
think about defence. The time to protect
the Filipinos against the Presidents i'm
perial policy was now.
The committee then rose and the House
adjourned
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

You are perhaps aware that pneumonia always
-cs,,Its from a cold or from attack OF Ia
grinne During she epidemic OF Ia grippe 8 few
S,,,s ago. when So many cases resulted in pneu
MONA. il was observed that the attack was never
followed by that disease when Chamberlain !
Cnryb Remedy was used 1t counteracts any ten
lcnci OF a cold or In grippe to result IN that dan
rrrous disease II is the best remedy in the
world for colds and Ia grippe. Every bottle
warranted For sale by Henry Evans Wholesale
aud Retail Druggists. 9Ss st. NV, and Conn
ave. and St NV. and li2s Md.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

All of this stock is controlled by few
OF the gentlemen named, and il is known
that none Of it will be sold either at 1S5.
the present price, or at 2GO, or even prob
ably go 3Ge.
a paper has been signed in the last few
days by these gentlemen. agreeing to
stand together and not to sell for less
Than $500 per share within year unless
all parties to the agreement acquiesce.
This paper is not in any sense an option,
as suggested in the Star recently, but
just the reverse.
There are other matters which make the
chance of the new aspirants for control of
the road seem exceedingly small to people
who understand the situation. Aside
from this agreement among the ajority
holders, the inclination of Messrs. Cam
mack and Weaver. especially. is not to sell
their stock at any price.
Both of these gentlemen have held their
stock for many years mad have seen the
road grow in prosperity in wonderful
way. Gradually they have added to their
holdings, but very large part of it was
obtained at par. or less than a third of its
present value. To a certain extent they
have grown up with the road. Both
gentlemen have made the statement re-
peatcdly that as a matter OF business and
as matter of sentiment, also, they would
not sell under any consideration.
Mr.. Weaver is the president of the com
pany, AT salary of s. 900 a year
The present earnings OF the Metropoi-
tan are about $500. 900 year, or
something like four-ffths of the amount
earned by the Capital Traction Com
pany. which has capital stock
more than three times the total
indebtedness of the Metropolitan. Not
long ago the proportion of earnings was
three to one in favor of the Capital Trac-
ton Company.
1t is stated by officers OF the Metro
poltan that large surplus is being pi ed
up which must ultimately be distributed
10 the stockholders. one OF the stock
holders above named stated to a reporter
for The Times yesterday that this surplus
and the dividends now paid made his stock
worth to him 800 on a conservative csti-
mate.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
RECOGNIZED AS MINISTER.
Mr. Merry Invited to Appear Mt the
Nicnrnrunn CnnifnI

For several months United States Minis
ter Merry has been at his station in Costa
Rica awaiting the time when he might Sc
cure recognition in his other capacity as
United States minister to Nicaragua.
lie cabled the State Department yester-
day that the government of Nicaragua is
again an independent state and has sent
him polite invitation to appear at the
capital and present his credentials as
United States minister. He has accepted
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

Huntsville. Ala; Griffin. Ga; Macon. Ga;
Chickamauga. Ga. and Summerville. 5. c.
The officials of the War Department have
rot determined what camp will be selected
as the rendezvous. but it is believed that
Augusta Ga, offers the best advantages
and facilities for the accommodation of a
large body of men.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
TO MOBILIZE VOLUNTEERS.
Another Rig Army Camp Proposed
by the Wnr Department.

The United States volunteer regiments
which have not been mustered out of the
service and which are now distributed over
the country at the various posts will soon
be conferred at one camp. where they VIII
be held In readiness for service in Cuba.
The troops are now stationed at Albany
Ga. Admission. Ala; Atlanta. Ga; Angus
Ia, Ga; Columbia, S. c.; Greenville, 3 C.'
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Two Offenders Sentenced.

iiary Wallace. cnlored, who was convicted
last week in Criminal Court No OF Larceny
frum the person, yesterday sentenced by
Justice Cole TO eleven months and twcuty whine
days in jail. and Philip Williams. found guilty
OF assault with intent 10 kill. was sentenced 10
four years in the Columbus, ohio, penitentary.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

Observation-Disclosures:
Hecht's Greater Stores
Hecht's Greater Stores.
HecLt's Greater Stores.
Hecht's Greater Stores.
just word about Hecht's credit privilege.

themselves i s none
m Hu m h Glow
rngh fn
Anicne enjoy eadwna@ lhab selling d
H the HI
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
MAY NOT GO THROUGH.
Probable Hitch in the United States
Electric Light Sale.

There has been deposited with the Bank
of Washington majority of the capital
stock OF the United States Electric Light
ing Company in pursuance of the agree
ment of the Stockholders to sell to an un-
known syndicate at $50 per share.
II will be remembered that the syndicate
has placed with the bank the sum of
5000. 900 as part payment for the majority
of the stock and that it agrees to deposit
the balance required and complete the sale
by June / next. Nothing. therefore. now
remains to be accomplished before the
company passes out of the hands of its
present holders except the payment of the
balance by the syndicate. Certificates have
been issued by the bank to the depositing
stockholders.
There is still much surmise as to the
identity of the syndicate. The suggestion
was made yesterday that. the first in
stalment OF the payment was not forth
coming for several days after the time
specified, it is possible that the syndicate
may find it expedient TO give up the deal
for some reason before June |. the date
specified for the final payment. Possibly
il may not be able to raise the funds nee
essary to carry the deal through.
A similar deal was made by "A syndicate
in 1893 with many of the stockholders Of
the Metropolitan Railway Company. In
that case IL WAS SuppoSeu " pe 'ie w iu'-
ner. Elkins and Dolan combination of
Philadelphia. At the last moment the syn
dictate failed to materialize with its funds
Have You Eczema .-iiave you any skin
DISEASE OF eruptions! Are you subject To clafr;
or scaldingY DR. Agnew's Ointment prevents and
cures any and all OF these and cures Itching
Bleeding, and Blind Piles beside. One applica
ton brings relief in ten minutes. and cured
in three to six nights. - cents.-Sold by 7. =
Williams 9th and 4 SITS. Edmonds ~ Williams
Sd and ~. sd
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Startling reductions in boys CLOTHING.
Bows waists. Sc.

A lot of boys percale shirt waists.
made of the wellknown "Merrimac"
percales, and that means good wear
strongly made, too-will go for &C
each.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Making a master effort to clear out
the mems clothing.

These days of wonderful dongs in the mems clothing
department. taken determined to cut clear
clothing No cOthler
made such tremendous sacrifices avenone would have
the daring and slash into profit have done AS the
DAYS 20 by we are making every effort the deckso
make inventory taking easier.
The values clearance sale bring to light unques
onably greatest recor-as every wise who has
taken advantage O. sale will bear Witness
The charge privilege is Yours - frec-without one pen
w cytra coSt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Positive Proof of Purity.

The Government guarantee s
every bottle of 0. &c. Whisky to
be 100 per cent proof. Don't drink
doctored whisky when you can
have a positive guarantee in
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

1850 pairs of ladies' fine French
bright dongola button shoes, genuine
calf, with patent leather tip. hand welt,
electric finished bottoms. flint oak sole
sizes , 12 to S-which E G.. Lane
M ,s at s2-25. we offer 81 90
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Last Of the S., Sc and 81 pants for $3.50.

bought
should
this So S.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Another COUP for the shoe dept,
The stock of E. q. Lane. of South Berwick, Me,
at less than half price.

1880 pairs of ladies' South American
kid lace and button shoes. the most
stylish footwear to be found which L.
G, Lane me wholesaled at s125 we 69C
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Bows S. snits. So. 49.

a lot of boys fine allwoo1 suits.
in a variety of the nobbiest patterns
and effects. which sold at 81 and s.,
will be offered for s. 40
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Saturday Specials in Mems Things.

Today you may
take the choice OF any
OF the mems regular
75c and 81 shirts. with
or without detachable
collars and cuffs, both
soft and stiff bosom. in
an immense assortment
OF the most attractive
patterns, for DC
only ............ ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday 10
William D. Wrhrrnberg. Newport city. and
Maggie Lee Webb. Columbus. uhiu; Robert -
Anderson and Edith h. Uantz-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

1850 pairs of misses shoes, made OF
Brazilian kid. in spring heel style,
lace and button, which T. G. Lane
wholesaled at s1.20 a pair. We &C
offer for. VI
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25c boys waists, l214c.

An odd lot of boys waists. made of
striped seersuckers. in dark colors-
waists which never sold under 25c and
some more-will go at Il lie.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
BOYS top coats. 50. SO.

Boys brown kersey and tan covert
top coats. lined with plaid and made
up in the smartest style-WilI be Of
fered for $2.9S.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Suits and oyercOats e IN
worth 10 to Sl2.50, QCsIV'

Into this lot have been punched hun
dreds OF mems stylish suits, in nobby
cheviots and enthusiastically all
wool of course. They are in the great
est possible variety of swell effects
patterns that the most particular man
can wear. And almost as many stylish
overcoats, of black and blue kerseys.
and coyerts-cut in the most correct
style-lined with admirable taste.
They're just such suits as the best
dressed men are wearing-with all the
marks of splendid tailoring and perfect
style. They sold up to sl2.50-and any
of them go at $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Suits and md q, sTs S1s at $3.50.

In this lot you find some of the
smartest styles of the season-garments
that bear every evidence of the SPLEEN
did workmanship that has been put in
them. The suits consist OF fancy wor-
steds and black and blue cheviots, and
black Clay worsteds. The overcoats are
OF black and blue kerseys and fine COW
erts-as well as scores Of fine beavers
and meltons-all of them lined and
finished with consummate skill. Some
of the overcoats are lined with silk
others with plaid. Every suit and
every overcoat in the lot sold up to
$780, Go at $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

GIosss~1f RET i {" for Only 44C.
An
of
o
Of
known wothfrom our admirable stock We them onhaving
much confidence of
and all of fashionable shades
stylish
at 25 usuaythey bought
a pair
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Atwood knee pants, 25c.

Boys good serviceable all wool cassl-
mere pants. made in the strongest
manner-and doubly strengthened at
every point where they are subjected
to the most wear-will go at 25c a
pair.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
THE METROPOLITAN
RAILWAY COMPANY
The Air Full of RumOrs About
Consultations.
Phenomenal Advance in the Price
of the Stock.
Owned by 81 Few Persons
Who VIII Not Part With
Their Holdings.

The affairs of the Metropolitan Railway
have become even more prominent than
during the few past weeks in the talk
among business men yesterday. Several
sales of the convertible bonds of the
company were made at price far in ex-
cess of any heretofore offered, making it
very clear that the attempt OF somebody
to secure the control of the company is
still vigorously on foot.
The air is full of rumors and among them
is the assertion that the gas companies.
electric light companies, and railroad COM
panies are all being manipulated for
general grand combination. Whatever the
truth may be as to the identity of the per-
sistent buyers of Metropolitan stock. the
facts regarding the present control of the
company seem 10 make it certain that such
efforts will fail. There are the best of rea-
sons for believing that the owners of the
majority of the stock will not sell and
cannot be induced to under any circum-
stances.
The sales of Metropolitan convertible
bonds yesterday appear on the record of
the exchange as follows: One thousand
dollars at 10. $1,000 at $50. $1,000 at
1872 1-2, and 81 900 at 1S5. These prices
are equivalent to the same prices for the
stock of the company. as the bonds are
convertible into stock at the option of the
holder at the rate of ten shares for each
one thousand-dolla bond. 1t is evident
that anyone bidding such price has some
other object in view than simply to secure
good dividend paying investment. As
stated in The Times yesterday. the stock
at this price pays considerably less than
per cent. The stock has a par value OF
$50 and its dividend is 10 per cent an
nually At the highest price paid yester-
day, therefore, the investment would pay
about 30 per cent.
This buying OF Metropolitan stock has
been going on for several weeks, and the
price has advanced steadily and rapidly.
Late in December $50 was reached, and at
that time there was much talk of the
meaning of the phenomenal advance, but
the further rise of 81 is almost without
parallel in Washington securities and has
( had the effect of greatly intensifying the
| interest in the situation.
Following are some OF the facts regard
| ing the company and its owners, which are
| most interesting in connection with this
strenuous buying of stock:
| The capital stock OF the company Is
81 100000. of which but $4,000 has been
| issued, or - 900 shares. There remains
| in the treasury approximately 5000 shares,
which are to be used in taking up the
| convertible bonds. of which SiS5 200 were
| issued in 1897. 1t will be seen that al
| though the par value of the stock is only
| $50 the company has rated it at 800 in
| providing for the exchange for the bonds.
| A clear majority of all the capital stock,
| including the convertible bonds, is known
| to be in a certain few strong hands. as
| follows:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
Boys REFERS, So. IS.

Boys blue kersey REFERS. with large
pearl buttons. and velvet collars
with plaid or plain linings-all sizes
from to will be offered for S2.9s.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

$50 pairs of misses and childrens
lace and button shoes. spring heel,
coin and narrow square toes. sizes
to (which f. G.. Lane whole TIC
sailed at si.J0. we offer att. III
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28

general. Mr.. Dockery of Missouri said
that he had himself intended to offer such
an amendment. Mr.. Hull said that the
committee did not care one way or the
other. Accordingly. the House, by an al
most unanimous vote. struck out the para
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-28
81 and S. kersey capes. SL9S.

Choice of ladies stylish black kersey
cloth capes. which sold at 81 and SIS
will be offered for Sl.9S.
The Republican journal., 1899-12-14
ter a bitter contest, made the following
announcement.

announcement.
81 do not intend to vote for Mr.. Collins.
| do intend to vote for Mr.. Hart. | believe
it is high time for some Democrat to as
sert himself for honesty and decency
against the gang now in control in City
hall, and who will be in control if Mr..
Collins is elected. 1t is my intention to
vote for an honest man in preference to
the candidate nominated in the Demo-
cratic convention. l speak only for my
self. l have held no conferences with my
friends and | assume to represent no vote
except my own. l shall take no active
part in the campaign"
In statement published later over his
own signature Mr.. Murphy arraigns in
the severest language the managers of the
Collins campaign, the so-cllled "board OF
strategy;' accuses them of using repeat
ers in the caucauses and of going to ends
never before reached in the game of poll
tics in the city of Boston. He says fur
Their:
"Acting under their orders, inspectors
and laboring men were discharged pc
cause they supported me.
"Hundreds of men who were carried on
the city pay rolls on full time and for
weeks previous to the caucus, we're cleo
pioneering in the interests of Mr.. Collins
instead of working for the city.
''The contractors were told that they
would lose their work if they were Muir
ply men, and in many instances were
given contracts without competition in re-
turn for the endorsement of Mr.. Collins
candidacy 1t was matter of barter and
sale, and the treasury of Boston paid the
hills -
The Republican journal., 1899-12-14
The Churches.

The Methodists are preparing for Christ
mas tree and concert at the church Christ
mas night.
The trustees of the Universalist church
have received the $500 beQuest under the
will of the late j W Knowton.
Rev. G. Z. EdgeGt will preach at the Shore
road school house, in East Belfast, next
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Meetings will be held at the Peoples Mis-
sion, So High street, every Tuesday, Thurs
dav. Saturday and Sunday evening at
o'clock. Bible study Sunday at p. m. All
are welcome.
Rev. G. f. Edgett is to begin soon series
Of sermons on Revivals They will be;
lst, " Are revivals needed 2nd, " The kind
of revivals needed - Sd, " a recipe for re-
vivals'
The services at the Unive rsaist church
nexr sunday will be as follows; At 10 45 A.
NJ. regular sery zee, preaching by the pastor
subiect 18th. Final Harmony of All Souls
with GOD" the fifth III the series on The
Essentials OF Religion at II NJ, Sunday
school: at6.15 NJ. Young Peoples meeting
topic. "The Beauty Of Holiness A CORDIAL
invitation is extended to alt