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The times., 1899-12-11
Opium smokers in China.

tfTOm the SNduElal Mtltulg-j
To learn the actual number OF opium smokers
IS impossible, but we know the amount of the
foreign import Of this drug and the naive coutes-
s0ns OF reformed opium smokers tell Us pre-
ciscly the amount OF opium required to pass the
vim or craving It is one-itth Of an ounce daily
An ounce, OF lang, is consumed in five days, and
= catty sufiices for eighty days. Four catties
are enough for 800 days and another half cltJy
will carry the smoker to the end OF a year with
comfort. A picul is enough, then, for only
twenty-five persons and J000O piculs IS sufficient
for not more than 100000 persons. The lay OF
compulsioB in the smoke is just as lmperiou5 Tor
native opium for foreign.
In regard TO Szechuen, that very popuious and
wealthy province Mr. Schioth, in The Trade
Report for 1898, informs that Szechuen pro
duccs lO0O 600 piculs OF opium, and the cultta-
ton is always increasing. At Chmgching, where
he is commissioner, he is told that 10000 piculs
suffice for consumption in the province, and that
50 coo pculs are exported We may conclude
chat the smokers Of that province cannot be less
than $4,000 Since the population is 6l,ooO.O0O
the number Of smokers is one IN a hundred. In
Shensi one in 40 smokes. in Szcchuen one in
100 In Furmosa one in fifteen is the proportion
in cities where the people are sunk to the lowest
point Of degradation, and this is the largest pro-
portion yet known OF opium smokers as COM
pared with the general population.
The times., 1899-12-11
Morally IA Hero.

(Sir Edmund yerney, in the Contemporary
Our forecastle quarters, deserted by Lieu
tenant s. at the bombardment of Odes-
sa, were at this time commanded by Lieu
tenant E He was universally popular;
he was very fat, and had the usual char
acteristics OF fat men. He had often told
me in conversation of his great desire to
distinguish himself, and particularly that
he would like to belong TO a Highland regi-
ment But as soon as the Russian shot
came flying about the fOTecastle he entire
" lost his nerve he became physically
incapable. the perspiTaton streamed down
his terrified face, and he became actually
i'll; some Of the men even yentured 10 chaff
him. advising him to put his head into
newIy-made shot hole, as he might be Ger
tain no second shot would strike exactly
the same SPOT So it devolved wholly on
me at Sebastopol, as a Odessa, 10 fight the
forecastle quarters. Now, | have always
thought he was the bravest man l have
ever seen in action; incontestably i'll, par
ayzed with terror, wholly incapable, moth
ing would induce him TO leave his quar-
tiers, by a stupendoUs and amazing moral
effort he stuck to his post and remained
on the foreeastle until the fight was over
Not many men would have had this cour-
age. few days afterward he was in
valided home; a snug berth, which he well
deserved. was found for him in the custom
house. where he wore his Crimean medal
and SebastOpol clasp for the remainder Of
his honored days.
The times., 1899-12-11
General symons' Home Life.


A neighbCr ct Gen. Sir Penn Symons in
Cornwall bears witness TO the fact that he was
gentle and simple as he was brave. In au
appreciation IN 'Ihc Western Morning News
he says: when home leave he appeared al
his happicSt when grubbiES about his garden
in his shirtsleeyes, and he has been heard 90 say
his greatest delights eating Cornish pastries
and seating wood. 1t Is ROT generally known
that some years ago he lost tine sight OF his
right eye, and afterward shot from the lett
shoulder; yet he was the best shot / ever saw,
using the second barrel with marvellous rapidity.
lie was one OF those exceptional men vino are
more prompt to praise than 60 find fault. The
tact IS that he was such a wonderful al around
man he could afford to be generous. The writer
took him once TO Sec horse likely TO be
good charger; we both rode the horse, and then
the tenant mounted him. The general, though
a fine horscman, said in the presence OF the ten
ant, Mr. v rode the horse better than either
OF US On one occasion when shooting with
him he tapped the shoulder and said
That was a very good shot Tie asked why 1
went always to gates passing from one field to
another and on my giving reason that getting
over hedges scared birds his answer was, It's
the voice that scares them most; keep quiet
The last time [ saw him was October last year.
and his last words TO me were TO the effect that
he had always found that a good sportsman was
4 gentleman.
The times., 1899-12-11

brotherhood but universal brotherhood
was beyond them and their ideas. With
them there were Jews and Gentiles Greeks
and barbarians. but no universal brother
hood
He said that some students claim to find
in American life Hellenic ideas. and they
even profess to trace stories or jokes back
To Lycurgus to support these theories,
which if true show that what is good
in any race of men is perpetuated lE the
moral development of men.
II We can prove. DR.. Bristol said,
that this is true if we can prove the sur
yival Of the fittest in the Greeks, Romans,
and Hebrews, we can hope for a universal
brotherhood. and believe that God has been
working out the problem Of universal
brotherhood
The preacher said that the coming of
Christ into history at the time he did
seemed TO be in aid of this purpose Of
God for Christ had the intellect OF the
Greek the conscience Of the Hebrew. and
the power of the Roman. and he was the
standard bearer-the ideal. for in Jesus,
when the son Of God becomes the son OF
man. the son of man becomes tine son OF
God, and all are the children OF God, for
in Christ the son OF GCd and the son or
man. all nations may meet for all are in
Christ Jesus. one race one family, and one
. DIOlEtilOOd.
Dr. Bristol said that the modern life Of
man becomes more and more one brother
( hood one life, when Christ is known. and
/ he asked: rs it not because this Christ
life is leavening the whole"
He said that the spirit of universal
: brotherhood is the same spirit that causes
/ the sailor 10 spring into the sea to save
( drowning companion. the same spirit
/ that causes the people Of America to send
supplies Of food to the starving unfortun-
| ates OF other lands, the same spirit that
made possible the Peace Conference of The
/ Hague.
/ DR.. Bristol declared that the characteris-
/ tic Of modern life is not the love of letters
and arts and governments, but the love
/ of man and that we must now look upon
art. literature, science, good government.
and civilization as being for humanity's s
| sake and not for themselves. He thought
/ the realization of the Kingdom of God
would be apparent in the brotherhood OF
nations. one race. one language. one law,
and one kingdom Of God. This, Dr. Bristol
declared, was a great thing to dream Of,
and added that lit is said that the dreams
dreamed by a nation come true"
The times., 1899-12-11
Suspenders
Every Mans Friend.

Braces and Suspenders, best
quality web. beautiful silk finish
ed, with gilt buckles; warranted
not to tarnish. in separate boxes.
Special holiday price, soc.
Finer grades at 75c, 81, S1.50,
5000. etc.
Fancy Percale and Madras
Shirts in stripes, plaid and dot
effects: ali sizes, 9Sc.
Fancy Socks for men, in pin
stripes. mercerized cotton. fash
ionable colorings. at 25c pair;
$50 dozen. Many are worth 35c
10 soc a pair. Limited quantity
Of each style, so hurry.
The times., 1899-12-11
A MISSION OPENED.
Services VIII BE Held Each Day Dur
ing the Week.

In the Sacred Heart Church, Howard
Avenue, Mount Pleasant. a mission was
yesterday opened which viii continue for
a week, and services will be conducted by
the PauIist Fathers Of the Catholic Uni
yersity under the leadership of Rev. Wal
ter Elliott one of the most prominent
American missionaries Of the Catholic
Church.
The programme was as follows: Masses
a. 40 and 10 a. m; sermon and benedic-
tion at 80 p. m. During the week morn
ing mass will be at o'clock; instruction
al 30: mass at o'clock; evening sermon
and benediction at 7;30 Yesterday the
Rev Elliott preached the 10 O'Clock SER
mon. Literature Of the Church doctrine
will be distributed during the mission.
Rev Joseph f. McGee is the pastor of the
church
The times., 1899-12-11
LANSBURGH & BRO.
LANSBURGH & BRO.
Open Evenings Until Christmas.
Holiday Men S
Furnishings.

You will find some marvel
Gus values in our Mems Wear
suitable for holiday presents.
This year were showing the most
varied and complete stock We
have ever shown-everything
that Is new, stylish, and up to
date in furnishings We have
made special efforts with this de-
partment.
The times., 1899-12-11
Mems Neckwear.

We can safely say that at a
quarter we are showing probably
100 styles; all the popular
shapes. We could say they are
worth 30 cents, but they are here
al pc.
Better goods at soc, 75c, S1.O0,
and Sl.50.
The times., 1899-12-11
Moral SunsiOn.
(From Golfers Weekly.

ti rom ttilitt NtthiA %
Old Gentlemau-Do you mean 10 say that your
teachers never thrash youE
Little Boy Never. We have moral suasion at
our school.
Old Gentleman-W What's that
Little Boy-Oh. we get KEEP in, and stood up
in corners and locked out and locked IN, and
made to write one word thousand times, and
scowled at, and jawed at, and that's all
The times., 1899-12-11
LED 10 the People,s Judgment.

"Sly nothing good of yourself you Will be dis
trusted say nothing bad OF yourself. you Will be
taken at your word" We are too modest 10 say
anything good Of ourselves, and we cannot say
anything bad: we leave it 20 the people 10 Judge
Heurichs beer, whether MaeSIen, Senate. and
Lager are not the best Phone 63i, Arlington
Bottling Co. for z case OF Heurich's.
The times., 1899-12-11

Mrs. H. E. Miller and Miss Evelyn Mil
Ter will sail for Europe next week TO visit
the formers sister, whose home is in the
south of England. They viii spend several
months in Continental travel and attend
the Paris Exposition before returning.
The times., 1899-12-11
Cardigan Jackets.

These make pleasing gifts for
men. Our stock comprises every
color and style to be found:
prices guaranteed the lowest.
Gents Department, First Floor,
10 right of Main Entrance.
The times., 1899-12-11

Miss Marie Walker is home from Boston
to remain until after Christmas. Owing
to the illness of her teacher she has been
unable to continue her musical studies,
but Will resume them in January upon her
return.
The times., 1899-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Wilson, of Seven
teenth Street. will leave today for theiI
country home in Charles county Mary
land.
The times., 1899-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Dover have taken apart
ments at the Savoy.
The times., 1899-12-11

Mrs. Henry Darlington Bolton was the
hostess at small tea Saturday afternoon
in compliment 10 Mrs. Chadwic.,, vile of
Captain Chadwick, L. S y
The times., 1899-12-11
PRINCIPLES OF Religion
The Text of a Sermon by Dr.. Wal
lace Radcliffe.

The Discourse Delivered nt the Ne.y
York avenue Presbyterian Church
Radical Socialism Severely De
nounced ny the PaStor-Iniucnces
Of Education Jpon ChriSsianity.
The times., 1899-12-11

Miss Isabelle Woodbridge Huntington anI
Mr. Graham Hume Powell, son of Col.
James w. Powell, L. S. ~, were married
Saturday at St Johns Episcopal Church.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
Frank II. Barton. The bride was stylishly
attired in travelling costume and wore the
conventional bouquet 4 wedding luncheon
followed the ceremony at the future resi-
dence of the bridal couple in Connecticut
Avenue. Mr.. and Mrs. Powell aftcrward
left for a wedding trip.
The times., 1899-12-11

An excellent programme has been ar
ranged for the teachers recital which viii
be given at the Washington College this
evening.
The times., 1899-12-11
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs tombstone De Peyster, of 1920
Connecticut Avenue, has sent out cards
for Thursday afternoons in January.
Mr. John R. Macarthur Secretary of the
United States Philippine Commission, and
Mrs. Macarthur have taken apartments at
the Bancroft
The times., 1899-12-11

Mr.. Preston Sands will entertain at din
ner on Wednesday evening in honor Of
Admiral Dewey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-25

of Indiana concluded his remarks, his col
league, Mr.. Lands of Indiana, took the
floor.
Mr.. Lands declared that Mr. Johnson did
not represent the sentiments of his district
that he had been repudiated by the people.
He read some expressions from the edi-
tors of republican newspapers of the dis
trict in support of this statement. Those
editors" he said, ARE the men who thirty
five years ago upheld the hands of Oliver
P. Morton against the assaults of the cop
perheads. If the gentleman returns to his
district he added, "he will be crucified
by public opinion and spat upon with indig
nation.
Mr. Johnson said it mattered not to him
whether his Views were popular. He was
concerned only as to whether they were
right. He referred to Mr.. Lands as the
diminutive representative of the great re-
publican party of the great commonwealth
of Indiana
Mr. Landis' parting shot was that he
commended to the House the spectacle of
the man upon the floor of the American
Congress who admitted that he was a
giant
Mr. Rhea Ky) said he was tired of the
vacillating policy of the President When
ever the opposition assumed the temerity
to inquire into the purpose of the Presi-
dent they were waved back with the ques-
ton: DO you not have confidence in the
PRESIDENT"
Il frankly confess that have not" said
Mr. Rhea. He represents nothing l stand
for; nothing that entities me to a seat upon
this floor
Speeches were also made by Mr.. Hamil-
ton, Mr.. Pierce. Mr.. Sulzer. Mr. Talbert,
Mr. Simpson and Mr.. Marsh. At $50 the
House took a recess until o'clock, devot-
ing the evening session to pension bills
Seyenty-seven such bills were passed.
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Raymond Stewart. W. Pickuey, W. s.
Manu. w. Reynolds, Harry Columbus. T
Perry, Elliott Payne, G. Rouse, c. Myers
9. Weber, ]. Viehmyer, T. E. Brick. NJ J.
McP1ke. w. Poole, ]. Stanley, H. Mann
w. Mann. Clarence Chism, A Collins and
Alexander Columbus.
Miss Stanford entertained the Jolly Eight
Club at her residence on 18th street south
east last evening. Addresses were made by
Messrs. John Maupin, NJ. Hand and Doc
Ridgely, after which numerous games were
played. Those present were Misses Linden
Kohl. Herrle, Rudolph, Simonds, ST. Clair
and Stanford, Messrs. Maupin, Montgs)m-
cry, Bond. Magee, Doc Ridgely William
son and Hand.
Mrs. Gladys L. Thompson treasurer of
the Woman's Relief Corps, auxiliary to the
Department of the Potomac, G. A R. who
was very Ill for many weeks, has recov-
cred and Is at home to her friends at No.
4l6 11th street northeast.
Mrs. Rufus Parks OF the Navy Yard win
not be at home on Mondays after February
Mrs. and Miss shorb of Laurel are spend
ing several days in the city.
The K. s. K. gave a masquerade marty
Wednesday. Miss Olive Pushaw took the
prize for the most becoming costume. and
Mr.. II. c. Bangs the prize for the most
comical costume. In the cake walk Messrs
kneessi captured the cake Among those
present were Misses A Harris, domino; p
Hoier. Spanish lady: A. Riffel colonial
girl; o. Sfpp. icicle; G. Prentss, nun; NJ.
Prentiss, pink carnation; l.. Meyer night;
o. Pushaw, Spanish girl; M wagstaff
Martha Washington: A. Kneessi. gypsy
queen; Messrs White. domino: c. Sumers.
duke: L. Sumers. Irishman; W. Hall, DOM
ino; VIM. Kneessi and W. Kneessi, negro
sports: F. Spieder. colored minister, H c.
Bangs. Topsy.
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AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Local News Items Gathered West of
Rock Creek

A mass meeting in the interests of the
Gay Street Baptist Church will be held to-
morrow afternoon at $50 o'clock at the
West Street Presbyterian Church. Mr..
Percy S. Foster will lead the singing, while
Rev. DR.. R. ]. Willingham of Richmond,
Va. will deliver the main address. DIR.
s. H Greene and DIR. C. A. StakeIy are also
expected to attend. A general invitation
10 the public is extended.
Rev. DIR. J. b. Stiet. the pastor of the
DumbartOn Avenue NJ. Z. Church. will de-
liver his last sermon at the church tomor-
row. He will occupy the pulpit at both the
morning and evening service. Next week
he leaves the city to begin his pastorate of
the Fayette Street NJ. E. Church, Baltf-
more. a call having been extended to him
early last fall, which was accepted. Dr..
Stitt's departure will be regretted by all of
the members Of Dumbarton Avenue
Church.
The five-year-oId child of Mr. L. o. De-
Lashmutt of street is confined to her
he'd. suffering from the effect of being vac
cinated- number of eruptions have ap-
peared and the child has been suffering ex-
cruciating pain as a result
Owing to the remote location of the
Western High School the students had quite
a difficult time in reaching the building
during the bad weather The nearest ap-
proach to the school from a car line Is by
way of t street from 32d street, and this
thOroughfare Is in a miserable condition.
There is no pavement on the north side,
while there is only an excuse for one it is
said. on the south side. Many of the pupils
walk from p street TO the school by way of
3Jth street.
The funeral of Mrs. Bangs was held this
afternoon at . o'clock from the chapel in
Oak Hill cemetery, and was largely at
tended
Rev. Joseph H Ham. 81. will deliver
the sermon at the late mass tomorrow at
Trinity Catholic Church.
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ent were: Mr.. and airs. Frank H. Thomas
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett A Allen, Mr.. and
Mrs Charles E. Fairman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert E. Logan, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
II. Martin. Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Louis c. Dim
mick, Miss Estelle Pine and Miss Maude
Drew.
A surprise party was rendered to Mr..
and Mrs. S. D. Lewis at their residence,
1898 AZ street, Tuesday evening last. Vo-
cal solos were rendered by several of the
guests and selection by Mr. Charles
Heitinger on the graphophone, after which
collation. was served. Those present were
MIR. Charles Woodland. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
Heitinger, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dement,.
Mr.. C. H. McCauley, Mr.. NJ. Laws, Mr.. w.
Hatton, Mr.. c. H. Steiner. Miss Edith
Macintosh, Mrs Nathan Smith, Mrs. s.
e. Macintosh, Mrs. A. Wolz. Miss Katie
Arena and Mrs. Charles d. Bushly.
Miss Raye Garrett of Baltimore, who has
been the guest of Mrs. Katheryn Miller for
the past three months. left yesterday for
her home Miss Garrett expects to return
to Washington again in March.
Mrs. Howard L. Higgins of Brooklyn,
N Y, and D. A. R., who has been spend
ing the past week with Mrs. K. l. Miller
1017 18th street. leaves today for short
visit to friends in Baltimore before return
ing to Brooklyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Strauss of 7O2
street southwest announce the engagement
of their daughters Martha to Mr.. 1. H.
more) and Frances to Mr.. Henry Barnard.
jr., of New York. At home Sunday, Feb
ruary 26 from 7:30 to 1880 pm.
Mrs. Jackson, widow of General Stone
wall Jackson, who is attending the ID. A.
r. congress as delegate from the Meek
lenburg, Va, chapter, is receiving marked
attention. The warm greeting accorded
her in high official circles has been particu-
larry notable and pleasing to her. The Con-
federate Veterans Association and South
ern Relief Society will tender her a recep-
ton Monday evening at 8 o'clock at Con-
federate Veterans Hail, 431 18th street, to
which all confederate veterans and sons of
veterans are invited.
pleasant masquerade party was given
Thursday at Hillyards Hall, 1897 7th street
northwest, by the Primrose Pleasure Club
The evening was passed in dancing and
other anusements. banjo. mandolin and
guitar club rendered some pleasing selec-
tfons. The special feature of the evening
was a cake walk by Miss Iva Nussbaum,
nine years old. and Master Raymond Stew
art, six years old. Refreshments were
served at 10. Among those present were
Mrs. Nussbaum.- Mira. vennie Stewart, Mrs.
Davis, Mrs Weber, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mr..
ard Mrs. Fabian Columbus, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Hoist. Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn. Miss
Gertrude Thomas. Miss Iva Nussbaum.
Miss Mamie Gallagher. Miss Ella Gaila-
CHER. Miss Mabel Dunn. Miss Mabel Chism,
Miss Ida Weber. Miss Edith Conrad
Messrs. A. R. Heclrt. Harry Eussbaum,
John Npssbanms- Ed Eussbsum. Master
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MIR. WHITES DEATH.
Action Taken Today by the Metro
pOIitan Bank Directors.

The death of Mr.. George H B. White
has called forth many expressions of re-
gret as well as of esteem from his business
associates and friends.
The board of directors of the National
Metropolitan Bank at their meeting today
took the following action:
Whereas, the board of directors of the
National Metropolitan Bank having learn
ed with the prOfoundest sorrow of the
death of Mr.. George H. B. White. one of
the directors and cashier of the bank, 1t is
deemed fitting and proper to place on
record some evidence Of the appreciation
of his services, and the love and esteem
in which he was held by his associates.
MIR. White entered the bank on the 9th
day of December. 1858, over forty years
ago, and by close attention to duty passed
along the line Of promotion until the 18th
day of January, 1876, when he was ele .ted
cashier, which positionI heo held until his
death. He was man Of startling qualities,
and always discharged his duties with the
fidelity and care which.cw0h for him not
only the respect and esseemi of the board,
but of the officers and employees of the
bank. His courteous manner and correct
business principles gained. for him the adj
miration and respect of the customers of
the bank, and all others with whom he
had business or social relations. He was
ever at his post of duty, rarely being alb
sent on account of sickness or for recre-
alton, thus Identifying himself with the
bank to such degree that his loss is IRE
parable; DIS III
therefore. be it resolved, That in the
passing away Of Mr.. George H. B. White
this bank has lost a director whose wise
counsel has ever beer 4nva4uable; an as
sociate whose COMPATIBILITY will be sore
ly missed; an officer whose services have
always been of the highest order and dis
tinction; and the community citizen add
mired for his integrity and high character;
and
Resolved further, That these resolutions
be entered upon the minutes, that the SYM
pathy of the board be extended to the be-
reaved family OF our late associate. and a
copy OF these resolutions be transmitted TO
them.n
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The work Of the average woman. whether she be
in charge Of n household. where the work is al
ways doing, but done, behind counter,
In school room. is of sort that rarely leaves
her with strength inclination for anything else.
The strain upon most women's nerves Is SO great
that breakdown stares many of them constantly
In the face. which loss Of work. Doctors
bills and discouragem
One Of the earliest md one Of the most In
fsllIble indications failing rervous strength ia
the inability to sleep scundly.
No fact is clearly established than that
sleep repairs the tired nervous tissues and that
the loss Of sleep deranges the health quickly
and more seriously than any other privation the
body can suffer. The great effort then, Of every
poor sleeper should be to strengthen the nerves.
The fact that hundreds of men and women in
every community have been cured of insomnia by
PEine's celery compound tells its story Of the
tnvigorating effect Of this wonderful remedy not
only upon the nerves. but upon the entire nervous
system.
Physicians prescribe Paines celery compound
where the nerves have become so exhausted that
not only sleep but digestion is ints-fered with