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The times., 1899-05-08
THE PRESIDENTS DEPARTURE.
He VIII Leave for Hot Springs. Va.,
This Evening.

President Mckinley will leave Washing
ton today for his vacation at the Virginia
Hot Springs. He will be accompanied only
By Mrs. Mckinley. DR.. Rixey, his family
physician, Assistant Secretary Cortelyou,
a stenographer, and the necessary SER
wants. The start will not be made until
10 o'clock in the evening. when the party
viii leave the Baltimore and Ohio station
in a special train over the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad. arriving at Hot Springs
about 8 o'clock Tuesday morning, after a
slow run. The President now expects TO
remain away from Washington about ten
days.
Secretary and Mrs. Gage are already at
Hot Springs. but probably no other men,
Der of the Cabinet will Join the President
there, although Secretary Hay thought
several days ago that he might do So All
the members of the Cabinet who are in
Washington called on the President last
evening and bade him goodby. 1t was
said that the Cabinet members did not
meet with the President by appointment
and that no business was transacted.
There were large number of other visi-
tors at the White House last evening,
among whom were Justice McKenna,
Brigadier General Grant. and the wives
OF several Cabinet officers and other
Government officials.
The times., 1899-05-08
GOING TO CHARLESTON.
The Districts Delegation to the Con
federate Veterans Association.

federnte Veterans Association.
The Confederate Veterans Association OF
this city, headed by delegation compris-
ing Gen. Joseph Wheeler. former Secre-
tary of the Navy II. A. Herbert, Maj. H.
W. Hunter, adiutant general OF the famous
Stonewall Brigade; Frank Hume, w. A
Gordon, Franklin H. Mackey, and others
leave this city for the Charleston Reunion
over the Atlantic Coast Line at 3;46 p m.
today. arriving In Charleston at a. m.
tomorrow
The association will be accompanied by
their sponsor, Miss Emma Morris hume,
daughter of Franklin Hume. and Miss
Casey Young Wright. maid of honor. and
daughter of Gen. Marcus ]. Wright, OF
this city The young ladies will take with
them a beautiful banner to be presented by
them on behalf of the District of Columbia
Veterans to General Moorman, ad1utant
general of the U. c. " organization on
the evening of May 10. at the meeting OF
the sponsors and maids of honor. This
ceremony was anticipated by resolution
offered at the last reunion at Atlanta by
Gen. s. D. Lee, and unanimously adopted
providing that each Southern State should
present General Moorman with a nag or
banner bearing the coat of arms OF each,
this graceful act being performed in con-
sideratiou of the fact that for the past nine
years General Moorman has given his
time labor. and financial aid to the Or
ganization without any recompense or re-
ward of any kind.
The times., 1899-05-08
HoNoRED AFTER MANY YEARS.
4 Tardy War Department Tribute to
n brave TcleGrapher.


certificate of homer from the War De
partment has been awarded Frank Siller,
of Frederick Junction. Md, who has heen
an empioye of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad for many years. During the Civil
War Mr.. Miller was a telegraph operator
at Alpine. W. Va. where the Thirty-ninth
Illinois and Tenth Pennsylvania regiments
were stationed General Lee and Colonel
Ashby made an attempt to capture these
regiments, but were unsuccessful. Young
Miller stayed by his post until Colonel
Osborn. of the Union forces, told him that
he must try to save himself, and then he
iumped into the Potomac and swan 10 the
MARYLAND shore The Confederates pepper
ed away at him while he was making his
swim for liberty and life, but he reached
MARYLAND in safety. and remembering that
the Government wire ran along the old
National Turnpike he had two of the SOL
diers lift him up to the wire. which he cut
and applied the magnet to it,
Only few minutes were required for
him to get in direct communication with
the War Department through Thomas
Eckert. now President OF the Western
Union Telegraph Company. but then at
the Washington end AS soon as the War
Department was acquainted with the facts
were sent from Williams
mort in time to prevent the capture. For
his valor and ingenuity on this occasion
the young telegraph operator was taken
into the Government service. performing
the duties of scouting operator.
The times., 1899-05-08
THE LARGEST BEEF CONTRACT.
An Enormous Order Placed by the
War Department.

The War Department has closed a con-
tract with one of the largest packing
houses of Kansas City. Kan, to inme-
diately supply million and a half pounds
of dressed beef for the troops ia the Phil
ippne Islands. This viii make about sew
enty-fve carloads, and is the largest sin
gle contract for dressed beef ever plac ID
by the Government. The officers OF the
company receiving this contract are very
busy making arrangements 70: the i'm lie
diate shipment of the product, and aIe
taking special pains to select Tie finest
cattle. One large shipment las already
been made. and other shipments VIII con-
tinue daily until the whole amount is ce-
livered at New York on board the United
States supply ship Glacier. which vill con-
vey il TO Manila.
The times., 1899-05-08
a SOLDIERS BURIAL.
The Remains of Lieutenant Harden
Laid ut Rest.


In Arlington Cemetery. at 8 o'clock yes
terday afternoon the remains of the late
Lieut. Richard j. Harden. of the Emmet
Guard. who lost his life in the division
hospital at Siboney last summer. while
the District Regiment was encamped near
Santiago. were buried. The ceremonies
were in charge of his old company. ac-
companied by the Morton Cadets. the Ord
way Rifles, and Company C of the Fourth
Battalion. AT the grave the services of
the Catholic Church were conducted by
DR.. d. ]. Stafford. The firing party was
composed of members OF the Emmett
Guard. Solemn music was furnished by
the National Guard Band.
The death of Lieut.. Harden resulted
from exposure in the trenches before San
tiago. where he was Obliged to lie all Of
one night in the rain after an exhausting
march from Siboney. He insisted on re-
naming with his company in spite of the
opposition of his friends and commanding
officers until he was too weak to resist,
He was then taken to the division hospital
at Siponey, where he died on the 9Th of
August.
The times., 1899-05-08
Ordcrs to sumnsan.

The Secretary of the Navy has sent in
structions to Rear Admiral Sampson. at
New York, to take the North Atlantic
squadron to Newport, r. l.. before May 80,
in order that the warships may partici-
pate in the ceremonies of inaugurating
the Governor OF Rhode Island. Reports re-
ceived at the Navy Department show that
the repairs OF the vessels composing the
squadron will be completed by May "a.
Rear Admiral Sampson is expected here
this week TO confer with the Navy De-
partment.
The times., 1899-05-08
Row That the Samoan

Commission consisting Of representative Of each
of the three interested powers-England Germany,
ard the United States-s about TO arrive soon at
Apia in order to investigate the political troubles
in those islands, we hope that the matter will
soon come TO a speedy and peaceful settlement
1t didn't require a special commission TO decide
which of the beers brewed in Washington are
the best as the community in general has unani-
morsly pronounced the National Capital Brewing
IS .'Iiamond'' and "Muenchener'' Beers to be
the purest, most palatable and wholesome bev-
erages on the market. Case of twenty-iour bottles
sl25. Phone 222.
The times., 1899-05-08

correspondent writing from Washing
ton to the New York Tribune" says
while the Duchess d'Arcos. wife OF the
new Spanish Ambassador, cannot be called
beautiful woman, she has strong fea-
lures, expressive eyes. and most winning
expression, which denotes character OF
rare sweetness and amiability. AS Miss
Lowery. all of her girlhood was passed at
the Capital, where she took an active part
in the social life. 1t has been reported
here thatcthe Duke and Duchess d'Arcos
will OCCUPY the Lowery homestead while
they are stationed in Washington. An
abode more suitable for Spain's new Am
bassador could not be found. An imposing
structure of brick and stone, with the
mansard roof popular at the time it was
built. some years ago. it is situated in the
fashionable West End part of the town,
perfectly arranged for entertaining. and
was occupied by Mr.. Vanderbilt when he
visited the city some time ago.
The times., 1899-05-08
A Cautious Dealer.

IFIOW ITIe NiIIV.IE7U IIIUUTV'T
This pane of glass" said the dealer ''will
have to be cut at one end and on one side. One
cut is ut Your risk and at mine"
''Nl right" replied the customer. Which cut
Is at my risk?'
The dealer did not reply till after he had drawn
his diamond across one end of the pane and made
the short cut safely.
'fhe next one" he said. preparing to make
the long cut lis at your risk.
The times., 1899-05-08
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Gen. John p Hawkins is preparing to
move from Washington about the middle of
June and will make his home at Indianap-
Oils Ind.
The times., 1899-05-08
A Deep-Lnid scheme.
Fnom the Cleveland Plain Dcaler.)

u FI7I' VT VI'F'laIlII T IdIlI lIIItT-I
Yes, The dinner Is going TO be a big thing.
craeAoIs, cheese, dougiInuts pretzels. aud four
hours Ct steady specchmaking. all Tor 10 cents"
Anything TO drinkr'
Not drop"
''Bui they'll get awful dry. won't theyg''
Il hope SO. You see own the salocn next
door
The times., 1899-05-08
Practical Wisdom.

''Sow.'' said the promoter. 'swe propose to call
the company The Chilkoot Pass Packing and
Transportation Company
Hos do you propose to carry goods across the
CAillsoo; PassS"
I'VE hsyen't reached that problem vet At
present were figuring out how we float the
stock
The times., 1899-05-08

Two hundred pieces OF 1S-inch all
Linen Heavy Crash Toweling. such as
sells regularly at 121-2c 7fc
yard.
The times., 1899-05-08
Hoods Pills ssss ssssnsl,sa sss ss.,

ter results than any other caihartic. Easy to
take, easy to operate. All druggists. % cents,
or by mail OF c. /. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass.
The times., 1899-05-08

Ten pieces of Cardinal and White
Table Linen. Of good quality. strictly
fast color; sold regularly at 39c a.
yard. /Qc
SALE PRICE. "
The times., 1899-05-08

Fifty dozen all-Linen Bar
bers' Huck Towels. sold at 10c "a
regularly. NJ
SALE PRICE. w
The times., 1899-05-08
&MauMaa
'The Dependable Store"
922, 924, 926, 92S 9TH ST., run
ming through to 1916 h st.
$4,000 Worth Of
Linens at 3 to =
Less Than Usual!

We have purchased immense
quantities of linen crashes, towels.
damasks, butcher and shirting
linens from the sale of James
Elliott's stock, in New York. last
week, paying such a figure as to
enable us TO name prices that are
from a third to a half less than
usual. Immense savings are thus
offered boarding houses, hotels,
restaurants, and BARRIERS. The
sale starts this morning-do not
fail to attend.
One hundred dozen s-4 Bleaehed
Damask Napkins. which are a. ~
good sa,'s value pe1eS at g Dozen NI.3y
The times., 1899-05-08

Twenty-Five pieces of Silver Bleach ed
German Damask Of very heavy
quality; usual price is 44c 0P..
yard. KIT
SALE PRICE. ~
The times., 1899-05-08

Twenty pieces of Turkey Red and
White Table Linen. such as 1O2C
sells usually at 23c yard tX
SALE PRICE uO4
The times., 1899-05-08

One hundred dozen Linen DamaslS
Towels. with white and colored 1nr
borders; sold at I5c regularly. eaIJ
SALE PRICE. lV
The times., 1899-05-08

Ten pieces Of Extra Heavy Full
Bleached Double Damask Table Linen.
in beautiful patterns; never HAo
sold under 81. hui
SALE PRICE. W
The times., 1899-05-08

You'll never get Heurich's Beer unless YOU ask
for it. Call for it at all leading hotels and res
taufants, or phone 6Si. Arlington Bottgng Co., for
a case.
The times., 1899-05-08

The Misses Yznaga, of Brookland, en-
tertained a number OF friends at a mn-
sicale last Friday evening to meet their
cousins. Miss Del Vale and Miss Isabella
Yznaga, of New York.
The times., 1899-05-08

The Terpsichoreans will give their sec
ond May dance at the National Rines
Armory on next Wednesday evening"
The times., 1899-05-08

Mr.. Yung Kwair, of the Chinese Lega-
ton, has taken a summer lease OF the
stone cottage at Cleveland Park.
The times., 1899-05-08

Twenty pieces of Full Bleached
Heavy Butcher Linen, double ~,
width. well worth S9c yard. nc
SALE PRICE.
The times., 1899-05-08
rhrsnsTs rnFsASr For PREMIUM STAMPS.
KINGS PALACE.
si2-si4 9Th 81. .I5 Market Space.

Walters Toothache Wax.
Instant cure. Price. 1oc. All drlsg.<;x Asz
foi snd inrisf Walters Sure relief fesa.smo
The times., 1899-05-08

The value that caps the climax of the
great sale is this offering Of fifty dozen
Pure White Huek Towels, the largest
and best made, which has never Or
sold for less than Soc ShC
SALE PRICE OU
The times., 1899-05-08

Watch iOr town congres. leisAts. D. c.
The times., 1899-05-08

The Portuguese Minister and Viscoun-
tess de Santo- -Thyrso will shortly make
visit to their native land. Their little
daughter, who was born in this country,
will see her relatives in far off Portugal
for the first time.
The times., 1899-05-08

To-day dancing and music by Prof CaldweIi's
Orchestra until II p. M .tmus,mcrts and
fre=hments Beautiful free picnic grounds :os
family and social outings. Free transfers on ait
city railways 20 9TH and Boundary; then take
Brightwood cars.
mys-tf
The times., 1899-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Barber will leave
Washington today for Boston to spend
week or two before sailing for England,
W where they will visit relatives.
The times., 1899-05-08
ForcibIe Annexation Feared.

Cubans have known for centuries what
military power is. They have grown up
accustomed to seeing the uniform OF Spain
upon their streets. They hated Spain, and
they rose against her. She was driven
from the island, and in place OF her SOL
diers come others. The analogy is ineyita-
BILE. From this circumstance has arisen
the impression among the Cubans which
has already been enlarged upon that force
alton. The very fact of his presence with
out the use of his power makes the SOL
dier an object OF suspicion. An American
citizen OF high standing, who has been in
Cuba for months. in discussing this sub
ject with The Sun correspondent the
other evening. did not hesitate 10 say that
were the troops kept TO the barracks and
civilians put in places where they came in
touch more closely with the people. much
OF the hostility and suspicion now bur-
dening the minds OF the Cubans would
disappear within q year. he thought the
way to annexation. IL such was the desire
Of the American people. would thus be
assured with satisfaction to the Cubans
and honor TO the United States
Whether the sentiment OF the Cubans be
sarily be shown by an expression of
opinion at the polls, and were a vet, 10
be taken tomorrow, If the general con-
sensus OF opinion-1nay be taken as a guide,
IL would go overwhelmingly against union
with the United States. Plans are already
being made, as the Sun has stated for
The times., 1899-05-08

One hundred dozen 5-s size Dinner
Napkins, which are regular 69c Gnc
value. IAk
SALE PRICE. ~
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-08-04
A CORRESPONDENTS WOES
London Artist Complains of Ameri.
can Methods in Philippines.

van MeUnodS III philippines.
London, Aug. 3.-The special artist
OF the Daily Graphic" of this city.
now in the Philippine Islands. has
peeh lndulging in 4 vigorous growl at
the treatment which he saws he has
Deen subjected to 'by authorities who
are so deficient in common sense, to
say nothing of courtesy. as to forbid an
dftlSt the assistance which he might
provide for himself by engaging sery-
ants to carry the food the military
authorities decline to supply even now
on payment" He adds
III this campaign were conducted by
the British, there would be officers
commanding at the base, and lines of
communication; roads would be repair
ed, streams would he bridged or ferries
established and supply trains would be
moved along. establishing depots.
nave accompanied five British eX-
petitions where these characteristics
prevailed, but this is the first campaign
1 nave seen in which the transport
service was systematically neglected.
Even the Chinese established depots in
lo94. But here you cannot be taken
by cart from Manil to San Tomas
by road. without having to swim sew
eral streams. But for a bit Of single
railway line the troops would be starry
ed on this line of operations. As it is.
they are but fed from hand to mouth"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-08-04
Guards Surround Home.

Norfolk, Va, Aug 3.-The situation
at the soldiers Home at Hampton.
where yellow fever prevails. is not of
a particularly encouraging nature. and
the fact that there have been four
deaths in the last twenty-four hours
and one new case is regarded as not
very cheering news. There is only one
case of fever outside of the Soldiers
Home.
The home is surrounded by strong
guard. There are seven tugs patrolling
Hampton Roads and the James River.
while near the Rip Raps. between Old
Point and Willoughhy Split the ferry
boat Ocean View. manned by Grimes
Battery of Portsmouth, is stationed to
cut off any who might essay to escape
to the mainland from Old Point.
The outgoing boats and trains are
hlled with passengers, bound principal
ly for the mountains of Virginia.
Great piles Of baggage. which could
not be carried on boats and trains are
still heaped upon the piers.
The officers of the Grand Lodge of
Elks are at Old Point ard viii prob
ably have to remain there for some
time.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-08-04

According to the terms of gift of
NJ. de Reverdy. a prize Of 5000 francs
IS every second year given to man
belonging to the laboring class of
France, who shall be designated as the
best father de meilleur pere de fam
ille). The report of NJ Lucipia, who
has charge Of the matter, was recently
published in lie Figaro. There were
6S candidates for the prize whose fam
lies included a total of 466 children,
which is nearly an average of seven to
a household. OF the 466 children 1863
had died. NJ. Lucipia comments on
the large proportion Of survivors. for
so per cent The present state of
health of French children is said to be
due to the new hygienic condition in
stituted by Haussmann and Alphand
NJ. and Nine. Vanderbrouck who re-
ceived the 5000 francs this year. have
had 16 children, of whom ii are living,
five being grown up, six at school and
three infants in arms. M. Wander
brouck Is a shoemaker, who, with his
family, occupies little house between
the avenues of Ivry and Choisy at
Passage Charles Berthault. He is As
years of age. His wife is described
in the report as being 80 years old,
fine-lo0king, motherly woman, with a
very sweet air. and always smiling"
The surviving children in their order
Of births are named as follows Justine.
the eldest girl, % years; Louis, the
eldest boy, 20 years; Nathalie, IS; Con-
stant, 16 years and months, Francois,
Is; Jean, 13; Louise, IL; Louie, 10;
Irma, 8; Arsene, years and months;
Marthe, s; Maine, 4 years and 6
months; Pierre, 3; and Marie, IA
months. NJ. Vanderbrouck owns the
house In which his family lives: it oc-
cupies 81 square meters of ground and
Is one story and half. The ground
floor includes three rooms, small
Workshop bed chamber. occupied by
the worthy couple and their three
youngest children, and a large room,
which serves as Kitchen, dinlng-room,
and also a workshop. The second
story Is divided by board partitions,
which do not reach the ceiling, into
dormilories, where the IL older chill
dfen sleep. And there is not a toy in
the house.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-08-04

Matteawan, u. Y, Aug. 2.-The mill
tary company organized by Colonel
John j. Astor has gone into camp at
Stissing Lake, Pine Plains, this coun-
ty. The company is known as the
Astor Military Company. There are
about forty men In the command.
They have erected a dozen tents and
nave regulation knapsacks with Astor
painted on them in gold letters. The
company will be instructed in actual
field service and practice and guard
mounting. 1t is reported that they are
to be sent to the Philippines. Colonel
Astor is expected to visit the camp and
inspect his company. The camp will
continue for two weeks.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-08-04
New York Markets.

Grain.-Wheat: No. red was quot
ed 77lkc. f. o. b. afloat and 761bc. ele-
vator; No. Northern Duluth. 7S1bc. I.
0. b. afioat. On the curb September
ranged from 761s a76 slice, closing at
76kc.
Flour and Meal: Spring patents.
S3.75a3.90; winter straghts. So. 35a
3.45; winter patents. $3.65a3.S0; spring
clears. $3.00a3.10; extra No. / winter
81. .75a2.S0.
Provisions: Pork firm; quoted, mess.
S950a1000: family, $10.50a11.0O; short
clear, $1O.25a11.75. Beef quiet; quoted.
mess, 5000; family, $0.50a1O.5G.
Butter: Creamery, Western, extras.
per fb., 17Ha1Sc. do, State, extras, 17l5
a1Sc.; do, firsts, 16Aa17%c.
Cheese: State. full cream. large.
colored or white, fancy, per H.. 9c.; do.
good to prime, SAaS%c.; do, common
TO fair, 7iaaSlac.
Eggs: Jersey and nearby, fancy.
white Leghorn, per d0z., 1Sc., State.
Pennsylvania and nearby, average best
l5a1Gc.; Western, fresh gathered flrsts.
l5c.
Potatoes: Long Island, per bbI..
81 .25a2. 10: do; up-river and Jersey.
s.. .25a2.O0; do; Southern. good to
choice, 1.25a1.50: do, common to fair.
7ha$1.25; do, inferior 50a60c.; do..
Western, in bulk. per 18O lbs, 81 .00a
l.50.
Calves: Poor to good veals $fa0; fcd
alves. 81: city dressed veals slow ne
slbai0c.; country dressed dull VI 7aoc
little calves, 6a7.
Hogs: Country dressed UNCHANGED
,t 5I5a8c. for medium weights and EIz
nc. for light hogs.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-08-04
Advice.

Old Doctor-"Now, my boy, let me
rive you q word of advice before you
tut loose and hang out your Single"
Young Doctor-"I shall be glad to
receive it, assure you"
Old Doctor" you are call
ID upon to prescribe for woman
make her put out her tongue, so that
fou may study it thoroughly. This
will seldom help you to determine
what her trouble is but woman can't
.alk while she has her tongue out"
"They say that married people get to
look alike"
"Of. course; a mans wife is bound
to look like him when she wears all
his collars and cravats. Chicago
Record.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-08-04

Queenstown. Aug. 2.-The Cunard
Line steamer Cephalonia, Capt Pierce,
from Boston July - for Liverpool.
which has arrived here was deusely be-
logged during the night. While near
Ing the Irish coast. she colided with
sailing vessel supposed to lie a bark.
The vessels separated quickly. and a
boat was lowered from the steamer.
All search for the sailing craft. how
ever, was unavailing. The Cephalonia
was not damaged.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-08-04

Chattanooga. Tenn. Aug 2.-Solomon
Chambers. little negro boy. who lived
on East End avenue. was frightened
to death by his elder brother. The lit
tie fellow was sent to the well after
dark for water He had been told
about ghosts. and was naturally timid
His brother seized him in the dark and
made an unearthly noise The result
was that the child burst an artery
through fright and bled to death be-
fore a doctor could reach the scene.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1899-08-04

Washington. Aug. 2.-The interna-
tional phase of the Italian lynchings
in Louisiana has assumed a more seri-
Gus aspect as a result of several Off
cial reports received here. These show
that Italian officials there believe that
four out of the five men lynched were
italian citizens in the fullest sense.
Marquis Romano, of the Italian En-
bassy, has gone to Louisiana to inves-
tigate. The Italian authorities also re-
port statement attributed to DR..
Hodges, whose assault led up to the
lynching. This says that after the as
sault he walked away, indicating that
the oflcnse was not of character to
warrant the lynching of five persons.