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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-03-01

When the glass in the kitchen fans it
IS q sure sign OF a domestic storm.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
THE mission CONFERENCE
Great Enthusi SIN Displayed at All
of the Meetings.
Nine Gatherings in Different Parts
of the city Bring Out Large Au-
Observation-Disclosures Over the In
fnIIibiIity of the Bibie-ENpnnsion
and the Spread of the Gospel.

NEW YORK, April 24.-The public en-
thusiasm in the meeting of the great
Ecumenical Conference now going en- in
this city is undated Today, after great
meeting in Carnegie Hall. in the morning,
there were nine meetings held simultane-
ously in various churches of the city, all
of them well attended, and tonight there
was another great meeting in Carnegie
Hall.
Besides the meeting at Carnegie FALL in
the morning and simultaneously with it,
there was a great meeting at the Central
Presbyterian Church, which devoted itself
exclusively to women and their work
At the morning session the controversy
over the infallibility of the Bible cropped
out. the Rev. Dr. J. NJ. Taber, missionary
bishop of India and Malaysia. ventured
an opinion in an address he made that
too much time was being devoted by Chris
tians to the question of the Bibles being
the foundation of the Church He declared
that Christ was the foundation of the
Church, and just before the close of the
meeting the Rev DR.. Pierson, in short
address, which was enInuSlasticdi'9
cheered, declared that the bishops words
were susceptible of two constructions He
declared further that the conference must
not under any circumstances let the i'm
preston get out that it had any doubt
whatever of the infallibility of the Scrip
lures. On their iufallibility, he declared.
rested the integrity of the character of
Christ.
At the night session the Rev. DR.. Ash
more. a missionary to China, stirred up
unbounded enthusiasm, and the confer
ence showed itself to be in entire sympa-
thy with American expansion and Amerf-
can participation in affairs affecting the
future of China. Although the statements
of the missionary were carefully framed
TO avoid the accusation that he talked pol
itics, there was no installing to what he
referred when he spoke of the destiny OF
the great Western nation
When he declared that 1t was right and
proper that this nation should say to the
world, Hands off in China the audience
rose up and cheered. The Indian mission
aries who are attending the conference
held a meeting and drew up an appeal for
aid for the famine-stricken in India. The
petition will be signed by all the mission
aries.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

act of Congress approved March J. 1899.
set apart Mount Vernon Square as the
site of the library and stipulates the work
thereon shall begin within one year from
the date of the passage of the bill. and
that it shall be completed within three
years from that date. The construction
and preparation of the building for the
uses of library is entrusted to commits
sion composed OF Theodore W. Noyes.
President of the Board of Trustees of the
Library, the three District Commissioners.
and the engineer officer in charge of pub
lie buildings and grounds.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

several contractors to begin and complete
their work as follows:
For class A. begin June l. 1900, and COM
plete August Is. 1900; penalty, S15 per day
For class B. begin June i. 1900. and COM
plete February 1, 1902; penalty, s25 per
day. For class C, begin August l, 1900.
and complete July l. 1901. or at such time
as the superintendent may require; pen
atty, s25 per day. For class d. begin as
soon as the building is ready and complete
as rapidly as building may permit or as
may be required by the superintendent;
penalty, $40 per day. For class E, begin
soon as building is under roof and com
plete November /. 1901; penalty, $40 per
day. For classes F and G. same as class
E. For class II, begin August 1. 1901, and
complete October /, 1901; penalty, SIS per
day
The Washington Public Library. the es-
timated cost of which is $3.50, 900, is the
gift to the city of Andrew Carnegie. An
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
BATTERIES OF BATTLESHIPS.
Their Character and Arrangement
Discussed by n Naval Board.

The question of the character and ar
rangement of the main batteries of he
projected battleships Pennsylvania, New
Jersey and Georgia came up again yes
terday at the meeting of the Board on
Construction, this time on a suggestion of
Rear Admiral O'Nell. Chief of the Bureau
of Ordnance and chairman of the board.
that the battery arrangement similar TO
that of the Iowa in turret guns be agreed
to. When the board. by vote of to 2.
rejected the superimposed turrets for the
three ships OF the Pennsylvania class. an
alternative proposition to arrange the guns
in six ordinary turrets. holding four 12's
and eight SIS, in addition TO the broadside
of twelve 6s, was placed before the board
and agreed to by vote of to /.
Later it was proposed by Admiral 0Neii
that rs be substituted for SIS, these
guns to be placed behind shields in
stead of in turrets. No action was taken
by the board, and when the matter was
brought up at Yesterdays meeting the
proposition to adhere to the battery en-
bracing twelve guns and six turrets four
12's and SIS. was submitted. While
no vote was taken, it was evident
that three of the four members of the
DOaru present were better SdtiSueC Win
this arrangement than that embracing
rs and no turrets except for the -
inch guns. and the formal vote taken at
previous meeting will probably stand.
Rear Admiral Bradford. one Of the four
members at the meeting. adheres to his de-
sire TO have superImposed turrets. Captain
Sigsbee. the junior member of the board,
who voted against the adoption of The
superimposed turrets and for the battery
arrangements of four los and eight SIS. was
absent. The arrangement that appears TO
be final provides for two 12s in a turret
forward. two 12's in a turret aft four tur-
rets, two on each beam, each holding two
S. and broadsides of twelve 6's. The see
ondary battery is remarkably heavy.
The board discussed in a tentative way
the battery arrangement for the armorei
cruisers California and West Virginia
which are 10 be almost as formidable as
battleships and much faster Admiral
O'Neil suggested four S-inch rifles in tur-
rets forward and aft rour 7-inch rifles be-
hind shields on the upper deck, and ten g.
inch rifles in sponsors. with l4-pounders
as the biggest guns IL the secondary hrt-
terry. Thsre was some objection to the
adoption OF so many types of inch. gus,
particularly to the finch type. on the
ground that 1t involved keeping several
classes of ammunition in the magazines
and the installation OF several distinct am
muntion hoists. No action was taken by
the board
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY.
The Plans and Specifications Sent to
the Comm - toner's.


The plans and specifications of the Wash
ington Public Library have been sent to
the District Commissioners by Bernard r.
Green. Superintendent of Construction. In
his letter transmitting the papers Mr..
Green states that the plans are the modi-
fled drawings and specifications made by
the architects. Alderman & Ross, of New
York. They contain the proposals and
forms of contract and advertisement which
are to be used in advertising for bids. and
Mr. Green states that he is now ready to
proceed at once with that preliminary
work.
The specifications state that proposals
for building the structure to be known as
the Washington Public Library in Mount
Vernon Square will be received on or be-
fore , o'clock p. m, Saturday, May 10. at
the office of the Superintendent of Con-
struction, and all bids will then be opened
and read. Forms of proposal may be had
upon application at the office of the Su-
perintendent of Construction. Separate
bids will be received and special contracts
will be awarded in eight distinct classes
of work, designated by the letters from \
to II inclusive.
The specifications further require the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
Colonel AIden's Successor.

Lieut. Col. Alfred A. Woodruff Deputy
Surgeon General of the Army. has been
detailed TO take charge of the Army Medi-
cal Museum. as successor to Col. Dallas
Bache. who will succeed Col. Charles H.
Alden as First Assistant Surgeon General
Colonel Alden will be placed on the retired
list Saturday when he will have reached
the legal age for retirement Colonel
Woodruff recently returned from the Phil
ippines. where he for several months actea
as chief surgeon for the Division of :he
phiIipnines
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
MISS BARTON REGRETFUL.
DepIores Ia Secretary Hay The Actiol
of the Chicago Ambulance Corps

Miss Clara Barton, President OF the Ped
Cross Society, called on the Secretary of
State yesterday, and in a brief interview
expressed her regret over the action of
the Chicago ambulance corps in joining
the Boer army soldiers after having
taken an oath to serve as neutral in the
South African war. This action was re-
ported to the State Department by a s.
Hay, United States Consul at Pretoria.
Miss Barton said that she had taken a
great deal OF interest in the Chicago or
ganzation and had given il her sanction.
She had presented Red Cross flag TO
the organization! and had faith in ,he
embers. who had taken a solemn oath
not to take up arms. 1t was through Miss
Barton's influence that the Chicago con-
tingent secured permission from the Por-
tuguese Government to cross the Delagoa
Bay territory to the Transvaal. and this,
she said, caused her considerable embar-
rassment 1-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
MR.. HACKETT's NEW WORK.
Assumes His Duties as Assistant Sec
rotary of The Navy.

Frank W. Hackett. who was appointed
to succeed Charles H. Allen the new Civil
Governor of Porto Rico. as Assistant Sec
rotary of the Navy, assumed the duties of
his office yesterday. Mr. Hackett's ap-
pointment, which was sent to the Senate
last week, was confirmed Monday. and his
commission as Assistant Secretary was
made out yesterday morning. Chief Clerk
b. F. Peters. OF the Navy Department, ad-
ministered Inc oath
Fhe greater part of Mr.. Hacketts time
yesterday was taken up with meeting the
heads of the different bureaus and the
clerks of the entire Department, and IA
miliariZing himself with his new work.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
Secretary Root Going Sonth.

Secretary Root. Adjutaut General Cor
bin, and Assistant Adjutant General Car
ter will make a short trip to Chattanooga
Tenn. during the early part OF next month
They will probably be there during the
flower festival on May and s. Their visit
is to be an official one in connection with
Park.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
Dramatic Scenes

From old Plantation Days in the South by MRS
CiELOW, Of Alabama,
Under the auspices of the Confederate veterans
and the Southern Relief Society.
THE WASHINGTON GLIB. 40 St. NV.
Wednesday Evening. April %, 1860, at 5 o'clock.
Tickets, 81. to be had at Thompson Drug Store
at the Ebbtt House, 18th and Pa. Ave. and from
Miss Virginia miller. President 5. X. 5, I7l9
If p =:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Miss Jane Randolph Codwise has just
returned from Richmond. Va. While there
she attended the garden party at Tucka-
hoe as the representative of David Meade
Randolph of Curls and Mary Randolph of
Tuckahoe. In Richmond she was the guest
of her cousin. Mrs. George w May.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

The Washington Aux jliary of the Wom-
ans Indian Associated will receive its
friends this afternoon at the residence Of
Mr. and Mrs. John w. Thompson. 1919 l
Street Governor Brady of Alaska and
other prominent speakers will make short
addresses between and 5o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Miss Marcia W. HAYS and Mr.. Harry
Haffstott, of Wooster. Ohio. were married
yesterday morning at the residence of the
brides mother. Mrs. Mary D. Hays. 1919
Corcoran Street. Rev. DR.. L. NJ. Kuhns
performed the ceremony. which was wit
messed by relatives Of the family and
few intimate friends only. The happy
couple left on the afternoon train for New
York where they will remain for few
days before going to their future home in
Ohio
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Mrs. A. E. Seashols has sent out invita-
tions for the marriage of her daughter.
Minnie Cady. TO Mr.. Joseph Dabbs NOEL.
which will take place this evening at $50
o'clock at Trinity Episcopal Church, Ia
koma Park. Y The ceremony will be per-
formed by Rev. David Barr. rector of Ia
kOma Darish
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
General Debility.

You feel it most in The spring. YOU'RE
tired. nervous, irritable, and have no an
petite "stomachs out of order" you say.
You need Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
Your body needs replenishing. 1t is full of
the poisons OF winter. The Bitters will
drive them away. II puts the system I'm
good condition by curing all such ailments
as dyspepsia, indigestion. constipation. and
prevents malaria, fever and ague pRI-
VATE REVENUE STAMP covers the neck
OF the bottle
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Mrs. Allen the principal of the Louis
berg Female College. North Carolina. is
in the city with the following young la
dies of the senior class: Misses Matte and
Kate Ballard, Maud Dickens. Florence Ed
gerton Bette HILL May Jones, Ada Kluttz.
Hettie Lyon. Mamie Springs. and Katie
Stilley. They are stopping at La Fetra
Hotel
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

The object of this sale is to show
you the magnitude of our stock
and what you can save during
these sales. So hurry along for
these specials.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
LANSBURGH & BRO.
washington's Favorite Store.
A SALE OF
Sewing Requisites and
Notions
At Half Regular Prices

Lots of everyday needables.
You'll hardly feel the cost of these
little things, because the prices
are so small.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

The German Ambassador has dinner in
vitations out for this evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Miss Grace Pierce Bliss. of Atchison.
Kan. is visiting Miss Daisy Gordon. OF
Capitol Hill.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Senator and Mrs. Elkins were also among
the notable entertainers Of last night
Their guests at dinner included General
and Mrs. Miles, Prof. and. Mrs. Arnold
Hague Mr.. and Mrs. d. K. Mckee. Sena-
tor and Mrs. Lindsay, Mr.. and Mrs. David
J. Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. Chopper. Miss Ford.
Mr.. John X. Cowen, Mr.. Snyder. and Colo
mel Oliphant
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Lothrop Bradley were
among those who gave dinners last night.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Rev St. Clair Hester and family, Of
Brooklyn N. Y, are visiting his parents
on Capit 81 Hill.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Mr. and Mrs Henderson entertained a
dinner company at Boundary Castle last
night. Their guests were the French Am
bassadOr the Secretary of the Navy. the
Minister from Switzerland and Mrs. Pioda
Baron and Baroness Fersen, Mr. and Mrs.
Mccormick, Mr.. and Mrs. Stilson Hutch
ms, Mrs. Wallach Mrs. Ffoulke, Miss Nc
Allister, Senator Bacon. Prince Troubet-
5koy, and Mr.. Parsons.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
Hoods Pills , ass ssss By .,

the best families and are worthy your con-
fidence. Try them once and you VIII prefer them
to all others. Sold by all druggists. % cents.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

At an elegantly appointed dinner, given
by DR.. and Mrs. Chatard last night. their
guests of honor were the Secretary OF the
Treasury and Mrs Gage. Invited to meet
them were the Director of the Census ana
Mrs. Merriam. the former Governor OF
Maryland and Mrs. Lowndes. Mrs. West
inghouse, Miss Lucy Page. General Wood
hull, and Mr.. James NJ Johnston.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
Hitchcock entertained at dinner last night,
when their guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Poor,
Mr.. and Mrs. Watts. Mr.. and Mrs. Fraser.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis. Miss Satterlee, Miss
Myer. Miss Janneway. Miss Tuell, Miss
Margaret Hitchcock. Captain Squire. Mr..
Won Bohlen, Mr. Henderson, and Mr.. Blair.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Representative ]. NJ. Levy. of New York.
was the host last night at a large recep-
ton there being over 500 gentlemen pres
ent during the receiving hours to meet the
Congressional delegation from New York,
who were the special guests of the even
ing. The handsome old Lowery mansion,
in Vermont Avenue. into which Mr.. Levy
has just moved and which is presided over
by his sister, Mrs. Carl Won Mayhoff, was
decked throughout with American Beauty
and La France roses, and music was fur
nished by the Marine Band. A buffet sup
per was served. The guests included all
the members of the Senate and House Of
Representatives who are in the city. and a
number of unofficial friends from Washing
ton and other cities. A few among the
guests were the German Ambassador. the
Spanish Minister, who. incidentally, is
better acquainted with the house than the
host himself it having been the girlhood
home of the Duchess de ARGOS; the Turkish
Minister, the Secretary of War, the Sec
rotary of the Navy. the Postmaster Cen
eral. General Miles. General Breckenridge.
Speaker Henderson, Senator Depew, and
Senator Plat
Representative Levy's initial entertain
ment is only the herald, il is rumored, Of
others TO come.
of New York, are house guests of the Rep
resentative. the former coming especially
for the reception.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
The ADAM FOREPAUGH
AND
SELLS BROTHERS

iIf- ONLl Dlt' SiioNS.
The great Forepaugh-Sells united shows will
give free street demonstration today, over
the following route:
Leaving the circus grounds on North Capitol
and L at o'clock in the morning sharp and
traversiRg the following streets At that hour
they will leave the exhibition grounds and pro-
coed down VI Stree. to Seventh; thence to X.
and out to Washington Circle; thence back
down Pennsylvania Avenue to Fifteenth Street.
down Fifteenth Street to Pennsylvania. to Four
and-a-half Street up to d Street. thence TO Third
Street to h, and from there back TO the city Of
canvas The Inauguration of the parade will occur
promptly az o'clock. The afternoon perform
ance viii commence at and evening at o clock.
The four gates Of entrance will open one hour
earlier. TO allow inspection OF the Geological
garden. and foT those musically inclined. to
listen to one hours concert by a symphony Band
Of over sixty musicians.
ADMISSION TO ALL so CENTS
CHILDREN UNDER o YEARS HALF PRICE.
DOORS OPEN l AND p. ~
PERFORMANCES COMMENCE AT 2 AND g.
Reserved Seat TcHets for sale, day of exhibit
ton only, at Stevens Drug Store, corner 9th ST.
and Pa. ave. apl6,l 10, 20. y. 1924
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

ROYAL BAKING rowoea co. -. s.i-.l,s ST. NEW York;
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Care must be taken avoid baking powders made
from alum Such powders sold cheap because
they cost but few cents per pound. Alum is
sive acid which taken in food injury to health,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

A resfflcuVe Aw aNAInSf a70m h9R-
-, a..-s~- -
Sure western Ss.srS ~ r,,hIhstane
Their Sle as IN Ene,ana. oooaa -
Ia hea 10 shr people 81 ms sra,e
|FhrScsaDS Sr thar ne aanr.er fr,m
Alum bakiue nox,sersiS rressiv sng,,.
mentea AZ ate. Mapnfsclnrex nav
adopted various els 10 atsuf@theS
pouaex not hesststins 10 epann,De
them as made a cream az ,srtar. and
as thev are Sola ara ower ur,ce mar =
pure cream q tartar peusSen there L
danger az their u n.rstenl.rlv
among the people who can LEAST aFord
- ~ pnhs.l.he,st-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20
A Reporters Taste.

Max 0'Rell has many funny stories
but this is one Of the best:
One night he had been in bed an
hour or 50, when there came a very
decided rapping at his chamber door.
who's there?r called Max O'Rell.
"a reporter, - came the answer.
"Well, l can't see you now. I'm in
bed"
The Frenehman heard his door be-
ing pushed open and the chair which
he had placed against it tumbled over.
Some one advanced into the room,
struck a match and proceeded to light
the gas.
well well! What'll you have, sir:
whatnl you have?'' cried Max O'Rell,
indignant at this cool intruder.
The reporter tossed the match into
the fireplace and, throwing himself
into a chair, said:
"What1l ! have9 Oh, III have a
whiskey cocktail
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20
1t. Louis Live Stock Market

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. 1s.-The
demand for native cattle was COM
fortably filed. Steers went from 50 Is
to s. 30; stockers from g O5 70 81 90:
feeders from 50 25 to 81 Is; cows from
81 so to "a 25; COW and calf from s2s
to s45; calves from a to 90 so.
Hogs: The bulk Of the hogs, the
pigs and the stricly low-grade offerings
not considered, sold at 81 IS TO a 82f,
as against q s2l to "a 92i on Monday.
Pigs and light lights, 90 to I4s lbs. ay-
erage, at - 25 to q 20, according to
quality; light hogs l5e to 1856 lbs,
sold at "A 90 TO a 80, the bulk at q 65
TO ~ III. Medium weights, 100 to 235
lbs, sold at u 60 to q s2i, the bulk
at "a 50 to "a s2l. The heavy
culls sold at 60 IS to a 50 and fair to
best heavy hogs at "a 20 tos4 s.. Good
mixed hogs at a IS 10 81 80, and COM
mon TO fair mixtures at "a % TO 81 s5.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-12-20

IL is impossible for people to have
money unless they save Il. A
man who gets s25 per week and spends
$50 wont have as much money at the
end Of the year as the mar who gets
81 per week and saves e OF It. You
must put away a little money every
week in order to have any laid up for
a rainy day. Along this line the New
York World says:
Take ten cents to the nearest
available savings bank and deposit it
TO your credit. Keep 1t up until you
have a dollar.
Don't wait to do this until you have
a situation. Do 1t now. II you have
change for car fare, walk.
This is the only way to save money.
II you wait until your salary is raised
or until you happen to have an errand
near the savings bank, you may be
dead before you lay by a cent.
There is only one way tosave money.
That is to begin now.