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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1900-02-16

Tor sALE-A ONE HUNDRED (1OO)
+ GALLON GALVANIZED SHEET IRON
TANK. with spiggot holes at bottom and top,
suitable for most any purpose Will De sold at
any reasonable price, Apply at the CAPITAL
once.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19

John Threlkeld. a wealthy Colonial land
holder and personal friend OF President
Jefferson.
At about this period a young Irish girl,
named Ala Labor. became companion to
Madame de la Rochefoucauld. and upon the
death of the latter decided upon a reh-
gious vocation. Miss Labor persevering in
her desire, she and two companions. Miss
Neale and Miss McDermott. succeeded in
having the convent property transferred
TO them jointly by a deed dated June 8.
1905
Thus originated the Order of Visitation
Nuns in the United States, a religious Or
der which is now represented in nearly
every enc Of our large cities. The order is
peculiar in that, though all branches follow
the same rules, there is no head or mother
house
One of the most interesting events in the
history of the convent was the commence
ment exercises and annual exhibition of
the summer OF 1928. when President John
Quincy Adams conferred the prizes upon
the pupils and delivered the address be-
fore the graduating class. President Ad-
ans has thus recorded the occasion in his
memoirs:
AT o'clock I went with my son John
and his wife to the academy OF the Nuns
of the Visitation at Georgetown. and dis
tributed the prizes that had been awarded
to the young ladies'. There are upward
OF 100 girls at the school. There are at
the school three daughters Of the some
TING Emperor of Mexico Yturbide. and they
all received prizes The eldest received
the first crown. and In adjusting it to her
head the sentiment of the vanity OF HUI
man greatness impressed itself deeply on
my mind. Four or five OF the nuns were
present, and at the side OF the piano, in
the sable weeds of the order. was The
young and beautiful daughter of Commo-
dOre Jones. who not long ago took the veil
At the close OF the ceremony / addressed
a few words to the young ladies'. assuring
them that / felt as much honored in dis
trihutins the rewards as they had been in
receiving them-with this difference. how
ever, that on me the honor was gratui-
tousiy conferred, but theirs was the reward
of merit"
Among the pupils of the convent in the
olden days were Harriet Lane Johnson.
niece Of President Buchanan. distinguished
Tor ner grace and beauty both at the Court
or England and the White House and Ell
len and Theresa Ewing. daughters of SEN
ator Ewing Of Ohio. the former Of whom
married Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman.
One OF the most beautiful graduates Of the
convent was Adelaide Cults. who married
the famous Stephen a. Douglas and after
ward. Gen. Robert Williams. of the Army.
OF the daughters of Secretary McLain. who
were educated here. one became the wife
OF the Confederate general Joseph E. John
ston- Miss Deslonde, another graduate.
married General Beauregard.
The three daughters of General Sherman
were also educated at the convent. Among
the later graduates are Mrs. Potter Palmer.
Mrs Frederick Grant and Mrs. Russell
Harrison
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
THE PERUVIAN MINISTER
Don Senior Manuel Alvarez CnIderon
Presented 10 the President.

Don Senor Manuel Alvarez Calderon, the
new Peruvian Minister to the United
States. yesterday presented his credentials
% the President. The newly appointed
diplomatic representative was accompanied
to the White House by Acting Secretary
Adee, CT the State Department
In presenting his credentials, Senior CAL
t.fJn spike as follows:
Mr.. President: His Excellency the
President Of Peru. wishing to cultivate ana
to strengthen the bonds OF good feeling
and friendship which fortunately exist be-
tween this noble nation and my country.
has cone me the honor of appointing me
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni-
poteniiary to the United States of North
America.
shall consider myself more than happy
II IN the discharge Of such pleasant duties
have the fortune to meet with the good
VIII OF your Excellency and the enIighten-
el Collaboration OF your Secretary OF State
On presenting to your Excellency these
my credentials, allow me TO convey to YOU
the most sincere wishes which the Deople
and the Government of Peru make for Inc
continued prosperity Of the United states
and for the personal welfare OF your Ex-
cellency."
The President responded as follows:
Mr.. Minister: / receive with pleasure
at your hands the letter whereby the
President Of Peru accredits ycu in the
character of Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary near the Govern
ment OF the United States.
In all that tends 10 maintain and
the friendly relations subsst-
ing between the United States and Peru.
shall be happy to give you my hearty CO.
operation.
Il most cordially reciprocate the good
wishes of the people and Government of
Peru, and hope that the blessings of peace
and prosperity may long continue to be
enjoyed by them"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
THE DESIGNS UNSATISFACTORY
Plans of New Cruisers Severely Crit
icised by EOnrd on Construction.


icised by Eonrd on Construction.
Rear Admiral Hichborn yesterday made
a report on the designs for projected
cruisers which have been recommended by
the Board on Construction. The designs
are severely criticised and new recon-
mendations are made.
1.-THE circular of the majority of the
board he says. describes an armored
vessel which. although larger than the
New York and Brooklyn, is not superior to
those vessels in many respects. The ar
mored vessel produced on such lines would
be nothing but a sacond-class arnored
cruiser as compared with the six vessels
of the California class. which are first
class armored cruisers.
The protected cruised is designed for
a special fell of action. She is intended
to prey upon the commerce of the enemy
and therefore on this type of vessel armor
is sacrificed for high speed and ability to
keep the sea for extended periods. pro-
lection being afforded by protective decks,
arrangement of coal bunkers, and cellu-
lose in Golfer dams.
Protected cruisers have lately been built
for the Russian and French navies with
speeds OF % knots. The United
States would be behind other nations by
building protected cruisers OF less speed.
which vessels would be unable to meet on
even conditions the large passenger yes
sells OF the merchant marine converted to
the naval USE
He recommends that thGSe vessels be
sheathed and coppered and be OF $500 tons
He also recommends that
they be given 23,000 instead Of $1,000
horse power. which will increase their
speed from % to % knots.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19

shall be duly ratified by the President OF
the United States. by and with the ap-
proval of the Senate thereof, and by Her
Britannia Majesty and the Publications
shall be exchanged in London or in Wash
irgton.
I'm faith whereof we. the respective
plenipotentiaries, have signed this treaty
and have hereunto affixed our seals.
Done in duplicate at Washington, this
second day OF March, one thousand eight
hundred and ninety-nine.
JOHN HAY.
JULIAN PAtTNCEF0TE.
"And whereas the convention has been
duly ratified, as amended, on both parts.
and the Publications of the two Govern
ments were exchanged in the city of Wash
ington on the 2Sth day of July, one thou
sand nine hundred.
Now, therefore, be it known that l,
William Mckinley, President of the United
States of America, have caused the said
convention, as amended, to be made pub
lie, to the end that the same and every
and fulfilled with good faith by the United
States and the citizens thereof.
III witness whereof | have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal Of the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this
sixth day of August in the year OF our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and OF
the independence of the United States the
one hundred and twenty-fifth.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
THE PRESIDENTS PLAus.
lie VIII visit Chicago and Attend
His Niece's wedding.

The President and Mrs. Mckinley will
at the White House until Thursday
CT Friday, when they viii leave for Chi
cago to attend the Grand Army of the Re
public encampment.
They will be at Somerset, Pa. on Sep
TENDER II TO attend the marriage of the
Presidents niece. Miss Mabel Mckinley
daughter Of Abner Mckinley to DIR. Baer
Soon after that the President and Mrs
will return TO Washington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19

Shirt Waists.
s3.e0 White India Linen Shirt Waists,
with tucked embroidery or lace insert
ing front, and tucked back; sizes 0QC
IS to A. SPECIAL....... ~
The cream creations of the season, a
lot of fine India Linen and Persian
Lawn Shirt Waists. deliberately trim
med with dainty laces and fine en-
broideries; sizes % to 40;
worth from $500 to $1,000. 81 62
CHOICE. Observation-Disclosures u w
lot of large sizes In India Linen
Shirt Waists that formerly sold for 50.
They are finished with tueking hem
stitching or embroidery; sizes 40, 60C
AZ, A. CHOICE. Observation-Disclosures W
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
Democratic Campaign Funds.

The Democratic National Committee has
appointed Charles w. Slater as chairman
of the District organization Cotter T.
Bride. of 1876 Street southeast and Mr.
Green. in the Atlantic Building. as the
official recipients of collections for the
Democratic campaign fund in Washington.
Members Of the party desiring to make
contributions should pay to one OF the
three
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19

Muslin Underwear.
Our special 39c Night Dresses, made
OF good muslin, with tucked yoke and
eamb-ic ruffie around neck and 1oC
sleeves-all sizes. Special. ~
Our special soc Corset Covers. made
of cambria or nainsook. in French or
tight fitting styles, with TRIM
mig of lace or embroidery. 3qc
Or E1iaL..
Our special Sac garments-Gowrs
with high or low necl-Drawers in UNI
brella styles-Corset Covers. high or
low neck-all trimmed with lace or en-
broidery, and fashioned from best mus
lin or cambria. All garments in
this line are slightly soiled. cdc
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
PLEADING CUBA'S CAUSE
Senior CiSner0s Asks the President
TO Withdraw the Troops.

Three Representative of the Radi-
cal Party Visit the White House
tcryentiOn in the Islands Affairs
Resented "A FruitIcss Journey.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19

The best in this kind are but shadows as com
pared to the high grade beers Of Hcuricl,s Marr-
ren, Senate, and Lager. These beers are far sn.
perior TO any sold 10 the United States, because
they hrewed OF the best malt and hops, and
are Of proper age. Phone Ga Tor a case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
Umbrellas.

We made large and important pur-
chase of umbrellas with this result:
We can give you S. umbrella in
black or colored silk-plain or with a
fancy border in $50 different styles OF
Misunderstanding silver. Dresden,
crystal, bone, and large carved dog
and horse heads.
Special, Sl.SS each.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
Rich Blood
Perfectly Healthy People H ave

Perfectly Healthy People n ave
IL you are easily tired. apt to get nery-
Gus, can't sleep we'll and appetite fails,
your blood is not what Il ought 10 be. Rich
blood is shown by strong nerves, healthy
complexion, good appetite. strength and
yigor Hoods Sarsaparilla makes the
blood rich and thus 1t cures all troubles
that are due to poor. thin blood, like amaze
mia, nervousness, that tired feeling.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19

The convent is the Oldest in the United
States and it may be said . owe its
origin Indirectly 10 the French Iegolut.o-.
during the Reign Of Terror.
In 1892 three ladies belonging to the
French aristocracy took refuge from the
deadly fury that ragged in their own coun-
try. in the United States. Their names
we're Marie de Ia Marche, Alb IS OF the
Order Of st. Glare; Celeste La Blonde d.
la Rochefoueauid, and Maria de St. Luc.
and upon their arrival in Washing on they
found themselves perniless among strang-
ers. Three years previous, in 1897, the
Jesuit fathers had founded GeoTge town
College. and through their friendship
Madam dc la Marche WAS enabled 10 p.o-
cure a small house which formed tie first
home of the splendid institution which
has nodded the minds Of many women
who have become ornaments of the coun-
try and exemplars OF the highest culture
and refinement.
But the growth Of the convent was slow
and achieved over numerous obstacles and
difficulties. The severest economy MAS
maintained by Madame de Ia Marche
and at length the ground now constituting
the convent premises was purchased from
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
Hoods .Sarsaparifia

Is Americas Greatest Medicine to enrich
and yitalize the blood Sold by all druggists.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24
OF CURRENT INTEREST.
American Fighters in Shanghai.

John j. Brenneman, who represents
New York firm in Shanghai, wrote
thus in a recent letter: Il am going up
to Han-Kow, about 900 miles up the
river, the coming week, and L expect to
see some interesting sights. L have
joined the American Rifle Company of
the Shanghai volunteers. The Ameri-
can Consul has armed us with Martini
Henry rifles, bayonets and cartridges.
We are drilled twice day by regular
army men. Things are quieting down
about Shanghai, but we will be prepar-
ed for emergencies. The best paying
things here at the present moment are
firearms and ammunition. They are
commanding premium of leo per cent.
and in some cases more. Almost all the
large business houses out here are gen
eral merchants, and they deal in every
and any thing that comes along"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24

One of Ii Hung Chang's collins was
recently put up at auction in Marseilles,
but there was no bidder. 1t will be re-
membered that during his tour of the
globe in 1896 he carried With him wner-
ever he went a coffin in which. in case
Of his death, his remains were to be
sent back to China. Upon embarking
for home at Marseilles the Celestial
statesman concluded that it was I'M
necessary to take the coffin with him,
and left it at the hotel. The hotel pro-
prietor turned it over to the customs
officials, and it has just figured in the
periodical sale of unclaimed property.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24
lNCUBATlNG A DEAL.

Scene at the Philadelphia Conven-
ton.
Carpet Bagger-Hello Sam.
Sam-Hello yourself
Carpet Bagger-Say Sam, I want to
be National Committeeman for Ha-
wall.
Sam-What does he do?
Carpet Bagger-Oh he collects money
here In Washington and spends it
among the boys in Hawaii. You and
kepoikai vote for me, will you?
Sam-Well, what do I get?
Carpet Bagger-Ill tell you. If you'll
vote for me I'll go back to Hawaii and
boom you for Delegate in Congress.
Easiest thing in the world to nomin-
ate you. The boys will run in a lot of
natives at the primaries, delegates for
you will be elected and you'll go
through humming. Just vote for me
now and get Kepoikai to and then go
and pick out your suite for next winter
| in a Washington hotel.
| Sam-What will you give Kepoikai?
Carpet Bagger-What's that to you?
I'll give him something If it's only a
bunch Of ha-has.
Sam-All right. It's go. Kepoikai
will do what 1 say and you'll be the
| the-what do you call it?
Carpet Bagger-The National Com
mitteeman.
! Exit Sam singing:
/ want to go to Congress
And with the statesmen stand.
AS Sewall says may go,
| Just watch me lead the band.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24

The fact that some municipalities
are served for nothing by the official
class counts for little in a scheme of
good government. Such municipalities
are always badly served, the officials,
II of tho Purchasing variety. making
up in contract "divvys" what they lack
I'm pay; or If not of that variety, they
neglect their duties. after the fashion
of unpaid men generally. So far as
Hilo and Honolulu are concerned the
city and county movement is in the
hands of men who want places on the
payroll. They are not doing business
pro bono publico in a way that is visit
BILE to the naked eye.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24
rhe tact thst the chinese may isolate

The fact that the Chinese may isolate
or even drown the allied army Of In
vasion by cutting the Grand Canal and
letting its abundant waters food the
low country between Picking and Tien-
tsin is one of great moment at this
time. That the Chinese are UP to the
trick Is believed by Admiral Kempff
and other observers on the soil. Good
military strategy would have seized the
line of the canal simultaneously with
the advance on Picking, but the allies
lacked sufficient men and were goaded
into premature campaign by the peril
of their ENJOYS. 1t will be their sheer
good luck, all things considered. II they
get out of the adventure with dry feet
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24

Mr.. Robbins, the new assistant in the
Attorney Generals office. has no cause
to worry over current criticisms in an
uninnuential section of the press. If
he was an old timer his appointment
would be charged to the family COM
pact; as a new conner he Is naturally
called n carpet-bagger-a term which
rolls trippingly from the organs of Mr..
Sewall. the chief carpet-bagger in the
business. AS the case stands Mr.. Rob-
bins Is secure and as long as he makes
n good official he can afford to smile
while the heather rage and the wicked
imagine a vain thing.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24
The Country's Pupils.

The entire number of pupils in all
schools, public and private, last year IN
this country was 1861, SAB, out of an es-
timated population of ~, 1877 100. There
are 101,O5S young men and women in the
universities and colleges, 54,231 in
schools of law, medicine and theology
6I,oSS in nor nal schools, 20, $50 in bust
ness schools. 23,501 in reform schools,
and 97,737 in kindergartens.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24
Eaves-Troughs for Street Cars.

The Hartford Street Railway Compa-
ny has hit upon a device that increases
the comfort of wet weather travelling
in summer, in the eaveS-troughS with
which it's open cars have been provided.
The troughs run from end to end of the
car. just beneath the edges of the roof,
and the water is carried to the street
through iron pipes. The constant drip
ping of rain from the roofs of the cars
is a sore trial to the conductors and
to those passengers who cannot obtain
seats, and they are numerous on rainy
days
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24
Electricity to Repla CO Steam.

1t is probable that the New York Cen
trail railroad will soon substitute cleo
tricity for steam as a motive power be-
tween the Grand Central Station and
Mott Haven. There are 400 trains a
day running out of the depot, and the
residents of Park avenue complain of
the noise of the engines. The railroad
company is only waiting until it can
perfect an electric system that is reas-
onably certain not to break down.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24
Presidential Ancestry.

In study of American politics which
appeared in recent number of the
London Chronicle it was pointed out
that out of the twenty-five presidents
of the United States. all but one have
been of British family origin. Fifteen,
headed by Washington, came from
English stock. Three, including James
Monroe, had Scotch ancestors. One,
Thomas Jefferson, inherited pure Welsh
blood, while five others traced their
| lineage to Scotch-Irish ancestry.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24

The expose of Sewalrs plan to boom
himself at the expense of Hawaiian Re-
publicans and then desert them as he
has deserted other causes and friends.
draws a feeble volley of expletives from
the Bulletin. AT the same time the ex-
pose holds good. OF all the political
bunco, gold-brick, panel, three-card
monte and green goods games. that be-
ing played by the ex-Democrat from
Samoa Is the worst.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24
Thirty-five Years In Service.

An item going the rounds of the press
shows how Great Britain obtains eff
cheney in colonial government. The
superintendent of education for Natal.
Mr.. Robert Russell, has just completed
his thirty-fifth year of colonial govern
ment service, having left Edinburgh
University in 1866 to take up the APP
pointment of head master of Durham
government college.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24
Coney Kept Him From Suicide.

A respondent New Yorker spent his
last cent in paying his fare to Coney
Island, intending to jump off the pier
and drown himself. He was so cheered
by the sights of gay Coney Island that
he walked all the way back. spent the
night in one of the parks, got a job
the next day and is now happy.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24
Timber Tract Given to a College.

Charles ]. Hunt and his wife, of De-
tcoit, have given to the University Of
Michigan large tract of redwood tim
Der land in California.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24

It takes a malihini editor of six
weeks residence to get up a proper de-
gree of indignation over the appoint
ment to office of a man who has been
here three months.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24

Sam Parker is good fellow and a
Republican, but if he loses the chance
of going to Congress it will be because
he applied to a Star Chamber for the
honor rather than to the Republican
party in open convention.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24

The Bulletin applies Itself to the mu-
nicipaI issue with almost human In
telligence. $1,000
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24

Hasn't the Bulletin done enough for
Sewall yet to pay for that new press?
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24
1.-The Laborer Is
Worthy of His Hire. =

But a suage-earner can
get more for his personal SCR
vices # In strong and vigoroas
health. The blood Is the
He-gfving and strength-mak-
ing part of the system. IF It
IS pure, all IS sDell; IF not, It
should be purified xuifh
Hoods Sarsaparlla, Suhich
makes the Sueak strong.
Can Eat -" Was tired out, Rad no
appetite anti I took Hoods S.arsspsrais.
II buii me right up and can eat Heart
ay." Eta SN. Haeer. Atiol, Mass.
/ floods SaadapaaM
-sslazlsas:s ;Igs:Jl.ggfEs
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24

Gibson found as many defenders as
Sewall but he was no less a political
advcnturer.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-08-24

Hoods Pills liver Ills; the nonirriss ting aud
only cathartie 70 take with Hoods sarsapaTtlia.