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The times., 1899-05-19
A Missing Captain Promoted.

The commission of Capt. Charles NJ.
Rockefeller, of the Ninth Infantry, as
major of infantry. was made out at the
War Department yesterday. The War De-
partment does not know whether Captain
Rockefeller is dead or u prisoner in the
hands of the Filipino insurgents. He was
entitled to promotion through recent re-
tirements and in the absence OF news of
his death the department gives him the
benefit of the hope that he is living. Two
days after Captain Rockefeller reached
Manila last month he was sent out in
command of detachment of his regiment
toward the Filipino lines. He was missed
by his men and a search resulted In The
discovery Of some papers belonging to
him near the intrenchments of the enemy.
In the Civil War Captain Rockefeller went
out on a personal reconnaissance and Sc
cured information about the opposing Con-
federate force which resulted in a Union
victory. For that valuable work and his
gallantry in the action that followed Cap
tain Rockefeller received promotion. His
commission as major dates from March 1G.
The times., 1899-05-19
WAR TROPHIES MAY BE LOANED
A Decision by the Judge Advocate
General Regarding Them

The Judge Advocate General OF the Army
has decided that the Secretary of War has
authority. under an act passed by Con-
gress in 1896, to loan condemned cannon,
including the trophies taken in the Span
ish-American War, to municipalities,
Grand Army posts. and benevolent insti-
tutions. Many applications for the loan
of Spanish cannon for exhibition purposes
in parks, cemeteries, and other public
places were received at the War Depart
ment, but Secretary Alger was of the
opinion that he had no authority to dis
pose of these trophies without the consent
Of Congress. The Navy Department took
the view that the act of 1896 did not re-
strict the distribution to ordnance con-
demned prior to its passage. and accord
ingly has loaned thirty Spanish cannon
to various cities.
The FIRST loan of the War Department fol-
lowing the decision of the Judge Advocate
General was made yesterday. It embraced
two large guns of bronze captured at San
tiago. Both were manufactured at Bar
celona, one in 1868, and the other in the
following year. The loan was made to
Fort Thomas, KY, opposite Cincinnati,
Ohio
The times., 1899-05-19

In report made to the Postmaster Cen
eral Director Elicit, of the Postal Service
in Porto Rico, tells of the cordial recep-
tion and generous treatment accorded to
him by the natives on his recent trip OF in
spection. He is satisfied that the tour
aside from the information of value gained
for the postal administration Of the island
win be productive of good results on other
lines. Even the best informed and ap-
parently most intelligent citizens of many
interior towns" ne says, where but few
newspapers are received, and they Span
ish In language and utterance, entertained
crude and erroneous ideas of the new Gov
ernment, and its possible effect on their
future welfare. But they hungered for
knowledge. and piled us with all sorts of
questions. which we were pleased to ans
wer correctly. and in the simplest manner
possible. If more Americans, imbued with
good intent and considerate of ignorance
forced by centuries of oppression, could
he induced TO traverse the island, they
would greatly accelerate the task OF organ
ization."
The times., 1899-05-19
The American Joiner.


The subject of working smooth surfaces
is one of paramount interest in the United
States at this time. and should have the
serious consideration of manufacturers OF
joiners' materials who desire to found an
export trade, now to some extent estab-
lished, in doors. sashes. blinds, and other
things that can be smoothed by sand-pol-
ishing machines.
The main articles of export trade should
be holdings, foorings, ceiling and cover
ing boards for painting or other finish,
but the present metht-i of planning in
America does not produce material that
can compete with European mills. such
as there are in Sweden and Norway and
as these people have drawn extensively
upon American practice In the finishing
class of machines, such as those for NOR
tising. tenoning. irregular holdings. turn
ing and so on, it would be fair and an
easy matter to procure their Illustrations
of joinder-work for portable buildings
DOORS sashes, and the like. or course
there would have to- be- to some extent,
new adaptation of machines and processes.
A French window, for example, is hinged
at the sides, with weatherproof overlap
between the two sashes, which are made
much longer than in the United States.
The doors are heavier, longer, and differ
emily made. German styles are different
from these again, but the prices paid for
such work of much higher than in Amer
lea, and warrant the expense OF special
designs.
The times., 1899-05-19
Bids for SPAIN. Havana Dry Dock.

The Navy Department has been notified
that the Spanish Government has post
poned the opening of bids for the purchase
of the steel floating dry dock at Havana
from May 81 to June 9, and that the open
ing will take place in Madrid and not in
Havana. Just why this has been done is
not known at the Navy Department, but
it is suspected that Spain hopes by hav-
ing the bids opened in Madrid that Euro
pean governments or private concerns will
offer proposals. The Navy Department has
decided to submit bid for the dock When
Spain offered the structure for sale this
Government made an offer which was sub
sequently increased to $2SO.OOO. Spain re-
fused to sell at the higher figure and no.
tilted the department that sealed bids for
the purchase Of the dock would be received
at Havana on May 81.
The times., 1899-05-19
THE HOWELL GUN CARRIAGE.
A Division of Sentiment Over Its
Proposed Adoption.

Proposed Adoption.
The question of the adoption OF the How
ell gun carriage for use by the Army will
probably be settled by Secretary Alger
within short time. This carriage was
designed by Rear Admiral Howell, and
when submitted to the Board of Ordnance
and Fortifcations at first failed to secure
its approval. Subsequently Congress ap-
propriated $4,000 for the construction and
trial of the Howell carriage. 1t was COM
pleted some time ago and its trial was
very satisfactory. At the last meeting Of
the Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
it was decided to recommend this carriage
for adoption as type. This recommenda-
tion was submitted to Gen. A. r. Buf1ing-
ton, Chief of Ordnance, for a report as to
its suitability for use in the Army. Cen
eral Burlington has submitted to Secretary
Alger his report, in which he disapproves
of the adoption OF the Howell gun carriage
and states several reasons for his action.
This gun carriage has been designed for
use by the large seacoast guns from eight
inch to twelve-inch. 1t is much larger and
much heavier than the Burlington Crozier
carriage now in use and has three hy
draulic cylinders as compared with two in
the latter design of the carriage.
The times., 1899-05-19
IsADoRE sAFs THE GUEST.
Buyers ana Managers Compliment
tury Dinner to Their EMPLOYER,

The buyers and managers of the Saks
Stores gathered around the banquet board
at the Raleigh last night to do honor to
Isadore Saks, the resident member of the
firm of Saks &c Co.. who leaves for Europe
on his summer vacation June /. The din
ner was a complimentary affair from the
employees 20 their employer, and no one
was seated at the table except these and
three representatives of the local press.
The table around which were seated the
hosts and their guest was decorated in the
best style the florist could command. and
behind the seats OF the Messrs. Saks was
placed a handsome floral piece, the gift of
the employees of the Indianapolis branch OF
the firms stores. Flowers were banked in
every corner of the room, and the whole
effect of the decorations was very pleasing
Beside the plate of each was placed a
handsome menu card, printed on six, one
side of which bore striking likeness to
Mr.. Saks on board one of the steamers
leaving its moorings. On the wharf is rep
resented the managers and buyers Of the
firm, wishing their employer bon voyage.
When the coffee was being served Isaac
Cans, the local assistant manager, who
acted as toastmaster, arose. and in neat
speech proposed the health of the guest of
the evening. Isadore Saks. which was drunk
standing Mr.. Saks replied happily. attest
ing his sincere appreciation OF the honor
done him by the men in his employ. At
the conclusion of Mr.. Saks address the
toastmaster introduced Mr.. Andrew Saks
the senior member of the firm, who con-
graduated the hosts of the evening en- the
excellence of the repast and the fitness of
it. Speeches from almost every one of the
buyers present were then heard. every oae
OF which was extremely complimentary in
character to Mr.. Saks. both as an employer
and as q man. All present wished him a
pleasant voyage across the ocean and a
safe and speedy return.
Those present were Messrs. Isadore Saks.
Andrew Saks, Isaac Cans. Lewis Menzee,
George A. Lewis Henry Kronheimer, Isaac
S. Hollidge, ]. C. McKeever George Dam
iels, a. Van Robey, Walter DeMOntreville.
E. A. Etchison, T. NJ. Solomon, F. A. Law
renee, Morris Clark. II. NJ. Grunder, ius
Hirtzberg, David Mann, and f. w.
Schmehl.
The times., 1899-05-19
UnintentionaI Generosity.
(From the Kansas City Times.


Joe Walsh. night clerk, was a party to a deal
the other night which made him 50 richer and
which he is still studying about. 1t was getting
along toward the theatre hour when OF the
guests of the hotel came downstairs with his
yales and, after paying his bill, requested that
the clerk keep his valise until he came back
from the show, he going out on a late
train. He also pulled s. bill out of his pocket,
and asked the clerk to change it.
Walsh looked in his cash drawer, but found
he did not have it.
''Well,'' said the guest. ''iust keep the s. for
security. and lend me a dollar"
The clerk did 50. and the guest departed lie
back about IL o'clock, and. being in a
hurry to catch the train, rushed up to the desk
He threw down four silver dollars, and the clerk
gave him the 50. 1t appeared all right When
the guest had gone Walsh looked over his cash
and found himself SO ahead.
WELL said Walsh, after ha had puzzled his
head for while to see how il had happened,
that needs bookkeeper. 1t was lucky
for me that he didn't make a mistake the other
way"
The times., 1899-05-19
THE VIXEN READY TO SAIL.
She Will He Followed to Central
American Waters by the viking.

She hc FOIEoNeu 10
American Waters by the viking.
The converted yacht Vixen, Lieutenant
Commander w. W. Kimball commanding.
left Norfolk yesterday for Lynn Haven
Bay. Va, whence she will sail without
delay for Bluefelds, Nicaragua, to assist
the cruiser Detroit in the protection OF
American interests. The intention to
send the Vixen to Manila has been aban-
doned on account OF representations made
by naval officers that she is too small
vessel to send on such a long and danger
Gus voyage. Orders were recently issued
for the Vixen to proceed to Manila, but
before she started it was discovered that
she had too much top-hamper. Accord
ingly, she was sent to the Norfolk navy
yard to be altered and the work has just
been completed. The Navy Department
at one time considered sending her to>Sa-
moa, but this idea has also been aban-
doned.
At Bluefields the Vixen will be charged
with the duty of protecting the American
merchants who have been subjected to
persecution by the Nicaraguan authorities.
If her presence there is not urgently re-
quired she will proceed TO other ports in
Nicaragua and Honduras to show the
Stars and Stripes to officials who have
been guilty of making life miserable for
American residents. The Blueields trouble
is in a fair way of settlement through the
agreement of the American merchants
there to pay the double duties to the Brit
ish Consul General at Managua pending a
disposition of the contention of this Gov
ernment that the exaction of these duties
is unjust. Later on the Vixen will be
Joined by the converted yacht Viking and
it is probable that they will be maintained
permanently in Central American waters.
Owing to low water the Detroit cannot
get within several miles of Bluefelds, and
it is for that reason the Vixen will be
sent. The Viking is intended for service
in Honduras, where the persecution OF
American citizens has become unbearable.
The times., 1899-05-19
Last German of Takomn Assembly,

The Takoma Assembly gave its final
german Of the season last night in Takoma
Hall. Il was led by f. Martin, Enock
Keyes assisting. The committee OF ar
rangements was composed of 7. A Lay
ir., II. Greer. W. L. Waters. and r. Lay
and the chaperons were Mrs. T. A Lay
Mrs. II. Cody. and Mrs. r. Myers. Music
was furnished by Huntress' Orchestra
number of ladies' and gentlemen from
Rockville. Linden, and Washington at
tended. Among those present were Mrs
II. Greer. Miss Blanche Lay. Miss NJ.
Swormstedt, the Misses Cody. Miss NJ
Seashols, Miss l.. Myers, Miss X Lay
Miss l.. Tucker. Miss J. Glascott Miss l.
Edmonds. the Misses Bell. Miss L. Far
ham, Miss f. Mcdonald, Miss F. Smith
and Messrs. Harry. Richard. Ally, and An
drew Lay, Robert and Archie Roberts. B.
Clark. L. Dorsey. r. Winner, b. Vinson,
X. Jones, L. Nicholson, G. Benke, L. Bur-
rough, II. Giddens. C. Mannakee, N Hay
T. Sypher. and F. Rodgers.
The times., 1899-05-19
Mr.. CnrnegIc,s FLIGHT.

(From the New York Commercial AdYertiser)
Mr.. Carnegie is being sorey punished for
something Perhaps il is for being rich, but
more likely it is for parading his philanthropic
intentions before the public. Mr.. Carnegie as
business man knows the value of advertising
and probably as philanthropist he overlooked
the disadvantages Of it. He not only let his
right hand know what his left hand was doing,
but took both feet and the ears OF all the world
into his confidence. The result is that he has
had To fy to the Highlands, to his castle. that
amid the solitude OF mountains which afford no
means Of sustenance for the impecunious he
may be free from the army of bcggars which is
importuning him night and day.
The times., 1899-05-19
Machines for census work.

Acting Director Wines, of the Census
Bureau. has appointed commission, con-
sisting OF w. C. Hunt, W. a. King. and
w F. Wilcox, chief statistician of the bu-
reau, TO make a practical test of the va
rious electrical counting or tabuIating ma
chimes or other like devices for use in the
census work. The competition will begin
June at the Census Office here and will
continue until the comparative merits and
efficiency of the machines have been de-
termined
The times., 1899-05-19
THE DEWEY HOME FUND.
Almost Four Thousand Dollars Re
ceived in Three Days.

The project to collect fund for the Ad-
miral Dewey Home in Washington is an
assured success, if the contributions to
Treasurer Roberts yesterday can be taken
as criterion. There were -122 new sub
scribers yesterday and the sum OF s., ,O13 55
was added to the fund. OF this number
nineteen were Washingtonians. The fund
now amounts to $S,499.43, and the indica-
tions are that this figure will be swelied
so rapidly from day to day that an ade-
quate sum will be realized within a few
weeks. Assistant Secretary Vanderlip.
First Assistant Postmaster General Heath.
and Treasurer Roberts said yesterday that
they were entirely satisfied with the prog
ress of the movement and they have not
the slightest doubt Of its rapid success
The contributions up to last evening
were as follows:
The times., 1899-05-19
Rear Admiral Stewards Pay.

The Assistant Comptroller of the Treas
ury has made a ruling which provides that
Rear Admiral Edwin Stuart. recently re-
tired as Chief of the Bureau of Supplies
and Accounts is entitled to three fourths
the sea pay of service rear admiral Until
July l next, and that after that date he
will be entitled to three fourths the bay
OF major general in the Army.
The times., 1899-05-19
To Represent the War Department,

BY direction of the Secretary OF War
Major John B. Guthrie, Fifteenth United
States Infantry. has been detailed to rep
resent the War Department as a member
of the Board of Management of the Gov
ernment exhibit at the Pan American ex-
hibit TO be held at Buffalo. n. Y, in 1901.
Major Guthrie was selected on account OF
his services in the Santiago campaign. He
has not entirely recovered from a serious
wound received there.
The times., 1899-05-19
Rat Fashion in Chicago.
From the Chicago Tribune.J

NIVIII NIIV NIFIVISV IIIUuIIV'J
isn't this rather a strange place for a rat.
holef' asked the visiting rodent. nosing about the
premises with interest. SIT seems to me too close
10 the waters edge"
This is not a regular rathole," answered the
escape.n
The times., 1899-05-19
Aggregate.

Adjutant General Corbin, who is mem
ber of the Dewey home committee, has re-
ceived the following telegram from Gen
Harrison Gray Otis, at Los Angeles:
LOS Angeles Times will aid proposed Dewey
house building fund. Let suggest that each
State or its citizens he invited to defIay the
costs Of constructing some part of the building;
then set in wal! a. union tablet. bearing appro-
pirate legend. telling story OF how Dewey 8
homo WIS built by his countryman
The times., 1899-05-19
Disnstroua for Henry.

0rom the Detroit Free Press.)
Henry came home furious last night"
what was the matter daughter?"
why, mama, | had put two eggs in his lunch
con and forgot 10 cook them.
The times., 1899-05-19
Lansburgh & Bro.
Grand ~
u Jubilee
In Our
Remnant Department.
(3rd Floor }

I.coo yards White Duck Rem
--.--.-...--..--.....--O I'd.
Colored and Back English
Henriettas and Novelty Dress
Goods, lengths from to 7 yards,
worth 80 to SOC, ouly........f7 &c
Plaid and Twilled Crash, suit
able for kitchen use...3Ac yd.
1900 yards India Linon REM
nants.. --.............4Ac yd'
10 and 10 21zc Figured Lawn REM
nants......... -.-...--.-.---..-.- SC yd.
4o-inch Batiste, I5c quail
lty..... ......-... ..... ..-----. &c yd.
A few dozen Boys White
Blouse Waists, good quality, emb-
robbery trimming. .........47 each
ISc wool Pin-stripe Chal-
le-....-..-.--.-.-.-.--... SC yo.
IS and 1Sc fine Madras Gingham
Remnants. ...-.--...........-.-.SC yd.
Ioc Percales, during this sale,
per yard...--.----....-........... 5 34c
Scotch Lawns. yd.
The times., 1899-05-19
Irritating.

From the Detroit Free Press.)
''My landiady starts me out in a bad humor
every morning.
''Bad coffeeg'
''No; she knocks al my door and tells me it is
time 10 get up"
The times., 1899-05-19

The promenade concert and ball to be
given for the Children's Hospital at the
residence OF Mrs. Westinghouse has been
postponed to Monday evening next.
The times., 1899-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Glover E. Walker and Miss
Katherine Walker have gone to Fort Mon
roe for the remainder OF this month and
all of June.
The times., 1899-05-19

The marriage of MIR. Frank S. Butter
worth. son of the late Commissioner of
Patents Butterworth, and Miss Esther A.
Stoddard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. G.
Stoddard, of New Haven. Conn. will take
place in that city May 81.
The times., 1899-05-19
In the Interior of Porto Rico.

Mrs. Buehler. of Gettysburg, is the guest
of Mrs. J. a. Swope.
The times., 1899-05-19
Ribbon Remnants.

Remnants of all silk. satin, and gros
grain ribbons. from I-2 10 , inches wide.
IN ! to 3-yard lengths-every leading
shaus-Sold at Sc and IOc n.
yard-ior .-------.-.-.-.- ~
Remnants OF plain taffeta ard double
faced satin and fancy ribbons. from ia
20 inches wide-in every wanted color
sold from Zoe to 29c a yard 1c.
The times., 1899-05-19

To-day dancing and music by Prof. Caldwelrs
Orchestra until IL p IN. Amusements and re-
ireshmentS Beautiful free picnic grounds for
family and social outings. Free transfers on all
city railways TO 7th and Boundary; then take
Brightyood cars. Rapid transit. New palace cars.
The times., 1899-05-19

Remnants OF all silk. satin, and eros
grain. plain and moire taifeta ribbons.
rom TO inches wide-in all IN.
shades-will go, per yard, for..... fUt
The times., 1899-05-19

Watch for town. Congress Heights. D. q
The times., 1899-05-19
Ladies' Underwear

Ladies' Riehelieu ribbed vests. crochet
neck and arms-low neck. sleeve- A.
iess-wiil be marked today at. II
Another lot of ladies' white Isle and
cotton ribbed vests, left from the recent
sale. in number of styles-silk ribbon in
meek and arms-some lace and silk II.
hnished-resular 25c values. III
The times., 1899-05-19
The Bargains That
Remnant Day
Brings to Light

today are many and impor-
tant. A long list OF exceptional
values await your coming. Culled
from every department-with price
marks touching rock bottom"
You'll gladly unloosen the purse
strings when you see the magnitude
OF the values as told of below.
The times., 1899-05-19
Ladies' Gloves.

An oud lot Of a hundred pairs Of ladies,
KID gloves that sold at 6ec and Tgc a pair
in 2-e!asp and Foster hook styles-blsck.
white. tan, ox-blood, and n,ode-all sizes
IN the lot, but not every size in 0n.
all shadeS-wiil be hurried out at O9l
Just 500 pairs Of ladies' black and tan
bicycle gloves-with eauntIets-in an
sizes-will be cut down, per 1nI.
Pair, TO --.-......... lZ3t
The times., 1899-05-19
Hosiery.
UphOisferieS.

Remnants OF silkolines. American high
art Drlperies, eoiored Canton Flannel Cur
tam scrim and Tarieton-worth IA
Il IL and l0c per yard-go at. 44t
Remnants of floor oil CLOTH and No.
inolsums-worth SOC a yd-. go for ZSt
An odd lot Of window shades. plain and
ifingsd-mocntej on strong spring 1H.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-27
The STOCKMEN ADJOURN.
Closing Scenes in the Recent Successful
Convention at Denver Worth
Chosen for Next Years Maeting.

Denver, Jan. 27.-The National Live
Stock convention finished it's business
today, the last session occupying only
the forenoon, and the afternoon being
devoted to an inspection of the stock
exhibit at the stock yards. The execu-
tive committee chosen yesterday, for the
ensuing year, announced the reelection
of the following officers: President,
John w. Springer, of Denver; Vice
President, j. M. Holt, of Montana;
Secretary, Charles F. Martin, of Denver;
Treasurer, George l.. Goulding of Den
yer.
The following gentlemen were named
to act with the president and secretary
as a board of control; Peter Jansen,
Nebraska, D. N. Stickney, Wyoming, G.
f. Patrick, Colorado. The elections
were ratified by the convention. The
Denver Daily Stockman was made the
official organ of the association. Reso-
lutions were adopted indorsing the work
of the department of agriculture in
grass and forage investigation, urging
the government to appropriate $50, 900 to
continue the work, and instructing
President Springer to ask President Nc
Kinley to issue an executive order Civ
ing preference to American cattle in the
Cuban trade.
st. Joe. Mo-, and TT. Worth, Texas,
invited the convention of 1900. Seconds
for Ft. Worth, came from Colorado,
Nebraska, Illinois and other states, and
before the vote, st. Joe was withdrawn.
Ft. Worth chosen unanimously, and the
convention finally adjourned. Delegates
were entertained during the afternoon
with luncheon at the stock yards.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-27
MARKET REPORT.

New York, Jan. 27.-Money on call
nominally ~ a per cent. Prime mer-
camille paper, ~ q 3. Silver, 594;
lead, $4.10.
Chicago.-Wheat, May, 1915; July,
75A. Corn, JAM, 36%; May, 39H. Oats,
JAN, 271S; May, 2s%.
Chicago.-Cattle, receipts, 5000; best
steady, others weak; beeves, $500 q
$500; cows and heifers, 81. 90 q "a. 70;
Texas steers, $500 a $500; stockers and
feeders, $500 q $4.6O. Sheep, 1000;
steady to strong; natives, $2.65 q $4.s5;
westerns, $500 a $4.20; lambs, $4.00 @
$500.
Kansas City-Cattle, receipts, 5000;
steady to strong; native steers, $3.50 q
$3.50; Texas steers, $500 a $5.1O;
Texas cows, $500 q 1885; native cows
and heifers, $2.75 q $3.50; stockers and
feeders, 1925 @ $500; bulls, $2.75 @
@ $500. Sheep receipts, 10000; market,
steady; lambs, $4.OO a $500; muttons,
$50 a $3.50.