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The times., 1899-12-27
IRVING VISITS MR.. M'KINLEY.
The Actor Calls on the President at
the White House.


Sir Henry Irving, the actor. was among
the callers at the White House yesterday.
He was shown through the parlors Of The
Mansion and expressed himself as greatly
pleased with all he saw. The Cabinet was
in session when Sir Henry reached the
Mansion. but adjourned while he was
there The members OF the Cabinet were
pointed cut to the great actor, and he was
greatly interested. asking the name of cach
member as he passed.
Sir Henry spent fifteen minutes in the
War Room, under the guidance of Col. B,
f. Montgomery. the signal officer in charge.
This room is located in the southeast angle
of the building and since President Lin
coins time until the present Administra-
ton had been occupied by the Presidents $
private secretary. When the Spanish war
broke out however, the room was turned
into a telegraph office and became popu-
larly known as the War Room.
Around the walls are maps Of the West
indies and the Pacific islands that have
recently come into possession of the United
States the latter showing in detail the po-
sition of the national forces at the date OF
the latest report. In these Sir Henry ap-
peared much interested and talked intel
Iigently of the progress of events in the
Far East
Like most Englishmen who have eX
pressed themselves on the subject he was
OF the opinion that the United States must
assert and maintain its sovereignty in the
Philippines But he was even more inter
ested in series of maps Of the South Af-
ricau country, where his own country is at
war with the Beers, and was evidently
pleased to find that the contest there was
so closely followed by the President of the
United States
As he entered the corridor on his way
out Sir Henry met Secretary Root and
Postmaster General Smith by whom he
was warmly greeted. and who accompanied
him into the Cabinet Room, which they had
just left. where they introduced him to
President Mckinley. The party remained
chatting together five or six minutes and
then the distinguished visitor took his de-
parJure.
Among the other callers at the White
House were Senator Frye Senator Lodge,
Senator Allison. Senator Burrows and
former Senator Mills OF Texas.
The times., 1899-12-27
A LECTURE ON MANILA.
Barton Holmes IHguEurates His
Series OF Talks at the Columbia.

Barton Holmes InHuEurates His
Series OF Talks at the Columbia.
Burton Holmes began his annual course
Of lectures yesterday afternoon at the
Columbia Theatre. choosing Manila" for
his initial topic good-sized gathering
was intensely interested in The travellers
description Of life and events in the Phil
ippiue Islands and frequent applause was
occasiCncd by the novelty of the motion
pictures utilized TO illustrate the text OF
the talk The effort. summed up, was
decidedly auspiciOus one and augurs well
for its successors. The views revealed al
the matinee are a great advance upon
those used last season. and even the style
Of Mr.. Holmes appears to have improved.
The speaker took his listeners to Manila
by way OF Vancouver and Hongkoug, at
which latter place several photographs
We're shown of Dewey and Of the Olympia.
en- route for the United States after the
campaign in the Philippines. Many repro
ductions OF interesting portions Of Manila
were thrown upon the screen, and served
TO admirably emphasize Mr. Holmes ac-
count Of the conditions that confront the
Americans in Luzou. From the capital Of
the island the lecturer and his Depue ma
chine proceeded TO Baliuag and San Fer
nandO. at which points q number OF yalua-
bic pictures were obtained Of the Federal
troops in the field. Mr.. Holmes viii re-
appear next Tuesday, his subject being
Japan Revisited.
The times., 1899-12-27
LANSBURGH & BRO
Wonderful Reductions IN
Wool Blankets.

III White Wool Blaukci.weH
finished with silk binding. red,
blue and pink borders were
SD. now. ................. S2.l9
ia Wool Blanket. extra heavy
weight, long wool nap. fancy bor-
ders. all of them are slightly soil
ed-the actual original price
S4.j0-now ..........-...., S2.69
pairs ia Teuuyson Wool
Blankets, extra closely woven,
finished with wide silk binding,
the quality shows in make and
material: we sold Them the entire
winter for S44S-now. 500
- pairs full size homemade
grey blankets. warranted ahso-
luteIy all wool; these are the
wear-resisting kind. and will
stand all sorts of hard usage;
crochcted edge-a regular $3.50
yaiUe-nOw .......-..-.. S3.69
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SEEK TO BE DEPosIToRIEs.
Mr.. Gage Receives Sixty-Six AppIicn.
finna From RnmIkN.

Secretary Gage said yesterday afternoon
that he had received applications from six
ty-six national banks to become deposito-
ries for internal revenue receipts. The ap-
plications cover fifteen different States. All
applications that have been made have
been accepted where the bonds have been
deposited.
Applications have been accepted To the
extent of $17, 900 600, of which $11, ,00O, 600
represents New York banks $3.50, 600 Chi
cago banks; 81 $50 600. st. Louis banks;
$245 COO Baltimore; $375,000, Cincinnati;
$500 600 Buffalo; S1OO0,0O0 Boston.
The balance of the $17 600, 600 is distrib-
uted among thirty-one banks in the fol-
lowing States:
Wisconsin, Alabama, West Virginia In
diana. Connecticut, Ohio. Michigan, Kan
sas. North Carolina, Washington, Rhode
Island. Virginia, Massachusetts. Maryland,
Louisiana, and Kentucky. Internal reve-
nue. receipts amounting 10 about 81 200, 900
a day will be equitably distributed to the
different banks in the exact proportion
their deposits of bonds bear 10 the total ap-
portionment.
The times., 1899-12-27
The Iayvton Fund.

NEW YORK. Dec. 26.-The following
despatch from Adjt. Gen. II. c. Corbin,
representing the LawtoD fund committee,
was received by d. " Worden, Of the
New York Stock Exchange today: Permit
me to again thank you for the kindly as
sistancc you are rendering the committee
I'm raising the I-awton fund aud I assure
you the committee appreciates your good
work and are gTatiied with the results 1t
has been decided TO extend the time q
closing The fund to January !. at which
time it is hoped the fund Will be sufficient
lv large TO enable Mrs. LawtoR to live
comfortably and provide for and educate
her little children
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A RECEPTION TO SCIENTISTS.
The Washington Academy to Honor
the NntI0nnI Body.

The Washington Academy Of Sciences
has issued an announcement to its mem
bers that a reception viii be given in honor
OF the Geological Society Of America at Co
lumbar University Friday evening.
The reception will begin at 8 o'clock by
reports made to the academy with refer
euce to the Hartman Alaska expedition. as
follows: Narrative" Dr. c. Hart Mer-
riam. Chief OF the Biological Survey
"GeogrOphy." Prof Henry Gannett, Chief
Geographer Of the Geological Survey; "Gla-
ciers. Prof G. X. Gilbert. United States
Geologist: Vegetation" Prof F. v Co
Vile, Chief BOtanist of the Department of
Agriculture; Natives" Prof William II.
Dali, Honorary Curator of the Division OF
Shells, Smithsonian Institution.
The times., 1899-12-27
TRADE WITH PORTO RICO.
Legislation to Facilitate 1t Expected
From Congress.

One of the important questions Congress
will be called upon to deal with when it re-
convenes next week viii be the question Of
our trade relations with Porto Rico. An
effort viii be made 10 amend the custom
laws to throw open our ports 90 the trade
with Porto Rico and To treat the com
merce with that island the same as though
it were a State. Under existing conditions
Porto Rico is practically without a mar
ket and the result Is a stagnation Of the
industries on the island
The times., 1899-12-27
New National RanI,. Annroved

The Comptroller of the Currency ap-
proved yesterday the application of the fol-
lowing banks for authority to organize
The First National Bank of FinIeyville.
Pa, with capital OF $50 0O0-A. H. Ar
derson, Pittsburg, Pa. D. NJ. Anders n,
James Lyle r. T. Robb L. Mccormick,
J. W. Jones J. L. Boyd, and John n. Boy
er. The following banks were authorized
to begin business: The Stockmans Ma
tional Bank of Canyon Tex. capital $50
0O0-President, L. T. Lester; Cashier, S. f..
Sulleuberger; the Lowdon National Bank
OF El Paso Tex, capital, s10O. .O0O-Presi-
dent, L. NJ. Openheimer; Cashier, r. NJ.
Wingo.
The times., 1899-12-27
Contributions to the La,yton Fund.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec 26.-Adjutant
General Corbin, OF the War Department,
has notified Mai. George Il. Albee. Of this
city, personal friend to the late General
Lawton 70 continue contributions for the
Lawton fund. Up to tonight Major Albee
had received $1.766 for the fund from New
Haven residents This included a cneck
for 81 600 from man who would not per-
nit his name TO be published. $500 from
the Winchester Repeating Arms Company
and Sl00 each from Thomas G.. Bennett,
president, and A. w. Hooper vice presi-
dent. of the Winchester Repeating Arms
Company.
The times., 1899-12-27
The Fund Growing in Chicago.

CHICAGO. Dec 26.-The Lawton fund
in Chicago has reached 81, 1902 Contribu-
tions continue to come in to A. H. Revell,
who has charge of the work in this city.
The time for closing the fund has been
extended 10 January ]. and the work will
be pushed with greater energy than be-
fore in order to make Chicagc's showing
in the general contribution creditable to
the people here
The times., 1899-12-27

Whiting Allen. one Of the hest known
among theatrical advance men in the
country, is at the Regent, from New York
Mr. Allen was formerly ahead Of Buffalo
Bill, and has had many strange ex-
periences. He prides himself on his abi it,
to turn out more gaudy paper" as the
bills are termed and is famed for cer.ce
effects.
Il don't know much to say" said he last
night, unless I tell you the troubles of a
friend of mine who has written me his
woes in todays mail. He is a New Yorker
and went to South America for museum.
After a hunt through Patagonia and Terra
del Fuego he managed to dig up la ge
number Of skulls, which he packed into q
box and which he accompanied home
According to his letter ha had 10 give
an account of himself when he arrived az
New York and the custom house officer
classed his box as containing animal bones
upon which the duty amounted to a good
sum. Ny friend was, of course Indignant
and raised howl, which caused a recon
sideration. and when the list OF effects had
BEEN revised the box vas describe on the
bin as follows; Chest of native skulls
Personal effects already worn.
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which had been remodeled and furnished
under Mrs. Shicks direction, when she
was stricken with pneumonia.

which had been remodeled and furnished
under Mrs. Shicks direction, whcn she
was stricken with pneumonia.
The Rev and Mrs Hedding B. Leech. al
East Orange. n. j., are spending the hoIi-
days with MIR. Leech's parents in this city
They will be at home informally to their
friends with DR. and Mrs. d. Olin Leech,
6S1 Maryland Avenue northeast Thursday,
December IS, from 4 to 10.
pretty wedding occurred at ST
Stephens Episcopal Church at $50 last
evening, where Miss Bessie Stuart Driver,
daughter of Mr and Mrs. George W.
Driver of 1912 L Street and Mr.. George
Edwin Kittle of New York, We're married
by Rev. George Fiske Dudley, pastor Of the
church.
The floral decorations were of palms and
white flowers. the altar being one mass of
white roses. The bridal party entered the
church to the strains Of the wedding march
from Lohengrin, softly sung by vested
choir.
The pretty young brids, attired in a
handsome wedding gown Of white satin
With pearl trimming was given in marriage
by her father A sunburst of diamonds
held her veil in place and she carried a
bouquet of white roses. Her only attend
ant. Miss Lillian Seton. wore gown of
pale pink silk. Mr.. Raymond Moulton, of
New York, acted as best man.
The ushers were Mr. L. Hoover, Mr..
Donald Fithtan, Mr.. TaIma1ge, and Mr..
Tdmunds. The ceremony was followed by
a supper at the home of the bride for the
wedding party and immediate family only.
Mr. Kittle and his bride will make their
home in New York.
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The times., 1899-12-27
New YorI, Council EuIoai1es Lawton.

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-The council to-
day adopted the resolution passed by the
aldermen on Friday eulogzing the late
Mai. Gen Henry ". Lawton. and by q
rising vote adjourned out Of respect-to his
memory
The times., 1899-12-27
senator unnmn,s Contribution.

CLEVELAND. Dec. Ex-senator NJ. A.
Hanna today contributed $50 to the fund
for the relief OF General Lawton's widow
The Cleveland contributions up to date
amount 70 81 600.
The times., 1899-12-27
Nc Chnnges in monse Mmployea.

Doorkeeper Glenn. OF the House of Repre-
resentatiye, it was stated at the Capitol yes
terday, will not return from New York un
til after January l. When he returns the
changes in the force OF employees in the
several House offices will be announced.
The times., 1899-12-27

The death last week in Reading, Pa, Of
Mrs. Robert Porter Shicll caused general
regret here where. as Constance ingalls,.
the talented young daughter OF Hon. and
Ms j. J. ingalls,. she spent the greater
part OF her early girlhoOd An added pa
thos was attached 10 her death from the
fact that her family, and she herself be-
lieyed that all danger had been passed
The marriage Of Miss ingalls, and Mr.
Shick occurred last April and they had
just moved into a very handsome old house
The times., 1899-12-27

j. s. Anthony. of New York is at The Ar
lington. Mr. Anthony is a member OF the
American Commission TO the Paris Ex-
position. and is here for a conference with
department officials.
The times., 1899-12-27

David Bispham, the English baritone is
at the ShOrcham from LONDON. Mr.. Bis
pham will remain here for several days
The times., 1899-12-27

Senator Bate OF Tennessee, one OF the
few Senators spending the holidays u
Washington IS qUartered at the Ebb Il, q,
and is busily engaged in attending u de-
partment matters and correspondence.
The times., 1899-12-27
IN TIE SOCIAL WORLD
Sir Henry Irving Entertained by
Secretary Root.

Dinners for Young People Were
Given h> Mrs. Hay and Nrs. sar-
toris-niSs Iccch's Lunchcon-Hiss
Nbert's Dance-The Cabinet Ladies'
to Receive T"dny-Nrs. Bells Party
The times., 1899-12-27
schIey nt nuenos Axres.

Rear Admiral Schley, on his flagship. the
cruiser Chicago. arrived at BuenOs Ayres
on Christmas Eve.
The times., 1899-12-27

The three -moHJhs-oId daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt was chris
tened Christmas Day in the drawing room
Ct The Odsen Goslet house by Rev. Dr.
John Wesley Brown, pastor OF St. Thomas
Episcopal Church where the Fanderbilts
worship. The child was named Grace, for
her mother. ard the maternal graudpar
ent Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wilson were
godfather and godmother.
The times., 1899-12-27
Strengthen
the Stomach

and keep IL
from becoming
weak. For so
years il bas
been the cham
pion OF health.
Try It,
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Lansburgh& Bro
420 TO 40 Seventh Streel.
Special
Sale of
ParIOr and
Dining Room
Furniture!

Your parlor and dining room
should he in the pink Of condition
for New Year sand CAN be. as
well as not. no matter how low your
finances are. Our special sale this
week offers a great saving oppor-
tuni,y-and the welcome privilege
OF paying for what you buy as you
can spare the money-weekly or
monthly. Great reductions on Par
Tor Suites. Extension Tables. Side
boards. China Closets, and al dining
room furniture. Help yourself on
credit.
The times., 1899-12-27

Mr.. W r. Koch. Of the Colonial, has
invitations out for a dance tomorrow eyen-
ing from 20 Y.
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IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS.

DR.. H Forester, of Aix-les- Bains, Savoy
France, is at the Arlington for short stay
DR.. Forester is an eminent French physi-
the baths from which Aix-Ies- -Bains dc
rives its name,
Il have been making tour OF your
country said he last night so that
might familiarize myself with the home of
the thousands of Americans who visit the
baths each year AiX-les- Bains is the
Mecca Of over $4,000 people every twelve
months. Last year Senator Hanna spent
some time there, as did J. PierpOnt Morgan
and many other prominent Americans. The
latter, before he departed quietly donated
$10.0G0 toward the free hospital, a very
deserving institution.
Il have just returned from trip to
Hot Springs Va where l was invited to
explain the Aix-les- Bains treatment. the
douche combined with massage and /
found much of interest there Your couu-
try is splendidly endowed with hospitals.
and nowhere have seen such a magnificent
system of public hospitals. The Americans
are far advanced in medicine and surgery
and lack nothing, while your physicians
have broadened with the system. | have
seen all of the principal cities, and am
happy. l will return early in January.
Manager w +, Gillespie and the mem
bers of the Yale basketball team are at the
Ebbitt from New Haven. Conn. The col
lese boys Will remain in the city until to-
night, and viii do" the Capital There
are fourteen in the team party, not includ-
ing number Of ''rooters' from Old Eli.
1T must be a pretty hard matter to keep
daily newspaper free from occasional
breaks said Robert L. Window, OF Chi
cago, last night, who is registered at the
Raleigh. II came across the following in
Chicago daily last week and it strikes me
as being funny: In this question the steps
of the Government go hand in hand with
the manufacturers
This is only one. but within the past
year | have made a unique collection OF
freak phrases and errors printed in news
papers in many Western cities / have
some clippings in my pocketbook now.
Here are a few samples:
g When the maid entered the room at
the usual hour she found her master
already corpse. Soon afterward he with
drew altogether from the political arena
- The gas lamps. which at this time
were not yet lighted, made the streets ap-
pear still darker
" He was born in St. Louis in 1866 and
up to this time he had been unknown to
the police.
" The murderer hurried away with the
mark Of Cain upon his brow. pursued BY
the Eumenides and two mounted police
men.
Near the child lay an old man standing
by the edge of the grave
Amid tears and sobs the coffin was
lowered. The minister had opened an UNI
biella'
4 think these are some good examples
Of the possibilities OF lodging the proof
reader, and it is strange that these things
do not occur more frequently"
The times., 1899-12-27
Hoods Pills aoe. ass

ter results than any other cathartic. Easy to
take, easy to operate. All druggists % cents,
or by mail of C. l. Hood & Co.. Lowell, Mass.
The times., 1899-12-27

Mrs Rush Wallace Will give a tea this
afternoon to introduce her daughter, Mi S
Henrietta Wallace.
The times., 1899-12-27
$l.OO Silk Velvet, SOC.

We propose TO give an impetus to
trade by some remarkable IN
derpricing. notably in velvet We have
had pTodisious sale of the dollar silk
velvets at C9c and shall eudeavor to
keep up the demand by a still further
reduction, namely to 59c.
The eolors are the popular ones.
castor, grey, new blue, automobile. vi
olet, national. cerise. turquoise, etc.
also black. They are extra closely wo-
ven pile and beautiful finish.
You cannot purchase as good quail
ty silk velvet elsewhere for less than
81. Our price only SOC.
The times., 1899-12-27

Mrs Charles j. Bell gave q dance to
young people last night i'm honor of her
daughters. Misses Grace and Helen Ben.
Both Of The Young ladies attend scAoOl in
Utica X y. but are spending their hOii-
day vacation with their parents. The fam
lily residence. 1927 Connecticut Avenue. was
attractiyely decorated with Christina
greens and berries. and a large number Of
the younger set were present and parlici
pated in the festivities OF the occasion With
all the youthful spirit and enthusiasm that
belongs 10 the merry Iuletidc.
All roads IN the social world led to
Rauscher's last night The ballroom. decked
out in Christmas coiors and glowing with
rose pink lights. will be the scene OF at least
four OF the dances TO be given this week.
the hostess OF last night being Mrs AyiH-
lam Stone Albert who gave the very pretty
affair in honor o. her daughter, Miss Jane
Albert. whose debut occurred December .
The seasons buds. Te-eHforced by the
young beaux and bellies Of society 10 the
number Of l50 danced the hours merrily
away TO the inspiring strains Of an or
chestra walled from view by palms.
Supper was served in the green parloT,
the Christmas colOrs being carried out ia
the decoration Of the table and walls. The
gowns were notceably pretty that Of the
hostess being OF white silk garlandei with
pink rosebuds. The dance began at 1890
O'Clock and was led by Mr. Wescott
On account Of the illness OF Gen. T. r.
Bliss T. : A. Mrs. and Miss Bliss did
not entertain al the dinner for young peo-
pie for which Invitations had been issued
for last night
The times., 1899-12-27
SOC Black Serges. SOC.

Extra length Black Fox Boss, 60 90
with mead and tail-worth SIS. 20, 10
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Manager w. f. Gillespie and the mem
bers of the Yale basketball team are at the
Ebbitt from New Haven. Conn The col
lege boys will remain in the city until to-
night, and will do" the Capital. There
are fourteen in the team party, not includ-
ing a number OF 'rooters" from OLD Eli
The times., 1899-12-27
Electric Seal Muffs, Sl.69.
Sis Fox BOas, S8.9S.

satin-lined Electric Seal 81 go
Mufls ...................... sUJ
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A good stom-
ach IN a k e S
nourishing food
"a poor stOm-
ach poisSous
refuse. Hostel
ter's Stomach
Bitters viii
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% pieces OF Atwood Black Serges.
yard wide. good quality. heavy twilIed.
very desirable for tallOr-made suit. or
skirt, 60 on sale at 39c.
The times., 1899-12-27

The Secretary of State and Mrs. Hay en-
tertained a colerie Of young beauX and
bellies al dinner last night the majority
of the guests leaving later 10 attend The
Albert dance at Rauscher's.
The times., 1899-12-27

Miss Frederiks Leech entertained a num-
Der of he debu,autes Of this season and
last at luncheon yesterday.
The times., 1899-12-27

The ladies Of The Cabinet who are now in
Washington viii receive this afternoon
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1899-01-26
A Dream Told of His Death.

Henry M. Franklyn, travelling
salesman for the J. G.. Hines Shoe Co., +,
of Gainesville, Ga, was found dead in
his room in the Morris hotel, Birming-
ham, last Thursday. He had been
sick for two or three days, and Wednes,
day night the housekeeper of the Nor
ris, Mrs. Laynard, dreamed that he
was dead. On awaking sheremember-
ed her dream, and sent servant to
Mr.. Franklin's room. The servant
knocked at the door. There was no
answer. The door not being locked
he opened it, and entered. Mr.. Frank
lin was discovered on the floor dead.