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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
ACTIVITY IN THE HOUSE.
Much Business Transacted in Very
sho-t Session.

-tNNfoh.
The House yesterday was in session one
hour and twenty minutes, but during that
time a number of bills we're passed. When
the journal had been read Mr.. Payne. OF
New York, from the Committee on Ways
and Means. reported the substitute agreed
upon by the committee for his bill to ex-
tend the custom laws OF the United States
over Porto Rico. He gave notice that he
would call up the bill for consideration
next week.
a minority report on the bill was pre-
sented by MIR Richardson. 1t is under
sto week will be given for general de-
+ :.
Mr. Weeks of Michigan, rising to
question OF personal privilege. denounced
as untrue statements printed in Virginia
newspapers which imputed to him an Ell
fort TO gain an unfair advantage for Mr.
Wise in the Wise Young contest from abe
Second district of Virginia.
y bill was passed authorizing the re-
storation of the old frigate Constitution
as nearly as may be consistent With her
preservation in the same condition as re-
CARDS her hull and rigging IS she wss
when in active service, at the exRe"s OF
the Massachusetts State Sociei,. Daugh-
ters OF 1SI2
Under the cali OF. ~sAmittees a bill was
passed changing tHe place Of holding court
in the Ceatral district OF Trdian Terri
tory from Cameron 20 Pstesu; also bill
legalizing depositions transcribed in type
writing.
A bill requiring steam pilot vessels.
when on duty at their stations, to carry.
IN additiou to ordinary lights, a red light.
visible ~ a. all points of the horizon for
= Distance of two miles on clear night.
and a bill requiring masters of vessels in
collision 70 make entry of the same in
their logs. were also passed. as was
a bill giving the Secretary OF the Navy
he same power to remove charges of de-
srTron On the record against sailors and
marines that the Secretary Of war pos
sesses over similar charges against SOL
diers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
"DOmestics."

1000 remnants Of cotton dress stuffs.
comprising plain and figured sateens,
ducks. and lawns-wOrth 10c and jzr
Il 1-2c a yftrd-for ............... fS
1000 remnants OF fancy shlrting
prints, ealicoes, colored crepes, and
crepons, and fancy piquss-worth lIC
&c to 10c a yard-for ......-......JS
About 1000 remnants of unhleached
cotton-in good useful lengths 2IC
go. per yard. for ..................G< ~
A lot OF remnants OF plain and fig
ured percales, in all the new spring
patterns-one ward wide-worth Glt
Il I-2c a yard-for. W
Nearly a thousand remnants OF col
ored and white cheese c!oth-in 4 lc
all lengths-go. per yard. at..... ~
A lot Of unbleached muslin. made
of heavy round thread cotton ilc
one yard wide-for -.....-.......f<
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Gloves.

There still remain lust So pairs Of
Ladies' Kid Gloves left from last
weeks great sale of mended gloves
and we shall clear them out today.
They are gloves which were returned
TO the maker because of some slight
fault. like a ripped seam or tear. All
were skillfully repaired They consist
Of real kid gloves. in two-clasp style.
In black and assorted shades. There
are only these sizes-53 a. and 6.
You're lucky. indeed. II you can wsa-
either of these sizes-because Q0C
they are regular 81 gloves. for. JJ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Pure Water for Pure Beer.

Tie water used IN brewing beer must be purt
and free from all bacteria. Water containing,
germs are most detrimental to the health. Pure
beer must be brewed OF pure water. neuriet' s
beers are brewed OF the purest of wate.s; the
city water or The hydrant water IS distilled and
filtered before it is used, and when the water
undergoes this process OF purihcation it is abso-
lutely free from all foreign elements. Every
precaution Is taken that Maerzen, Senate. and
Lager should contain nothing but the superior
qualities OF a healthinl beer, and IL you phone
six-thrty-four. Arlington Bottling Co.. for case
OF Heurich's YOU may readily find out that these
beers are pure.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
GUESTS OF A BROOKLYN CLUB.
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey Dined D.,
the nion League.

NEW YORK. Feb. S.-Admiral and Mrs.
Dewey paid their second visit TO Brooklyn
tonight. and were the guests of honor at
q reception and dinner given them by the
Union League Club. At the dinner $50
guests were present. including many naval
officers. Spanish gold medal. made by
Tiffany. was presented to the Admiral as
q souvenir OF his visit 10 the club
Among those invited was Mrs. Charles v.
Gridley the widow of Commander Grid
ley. OF the Olympia, who went through the
fight with Dewey. When the Admiral
caught sight of his old comrades wife he
rushed forward and shook her warmly by
the hand while those nearest him saw his
eyes quickly suffused
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Laces and embrOideries.

A remnant accumulation of vaien-
ciennes Laces. inserting to match;
worth up t. &c a yard-go today &c
per yard. for. or...............,....-
Big lot of Embroideries OF Cambria
and Swiss-in. a splendid variety OF
beautiful misunderstanding and edg-
ings- Those who come early will get
the widest pieces. up to 8 inch
es. Regular Sc and tec val ic
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
CHINA GOING BACKWARD.
The DownEcr EmPrcss Condemns
Western Teaching.

PEKIN. Feb. S.-The Dowager Empress
of China II is asserted. appears to be de-
'ermined to relapse into the ancient cor
servatism. She issued yesterday an edict
commanding a return to the old manner
Of study. according to the teachings OF
COnsucius. for examinations for official
rank. and orders the abolition of the study
of the new, depraved. and erroneous sub
jects of the Western schools" threatening
with punishment the teachers OF such sub
jects. The closing Of the new university
at Pekin is expected to speedily follow
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Oneitas, 39c.

First Floor. West, Centre.)
And also some new combination
suits and vests and pants, in white
and silver-50c. 69c, and 15c values.
Scattering sizes.
Infants silk lined Merino Vests.
button all down front. slightly
soiled. but worth i9c. Cleared &c
today. at.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
|nOEDEN BERG'o|
Ill 922-24-26-28 Seventh St. NJ
~ and 1916 ST. The Dependable Store"
Fridays bargain beacons are blazing.


that Ne
of
shoppers
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Suits. coats. furs.

f2 electric seal and astrakhan fur
Collarettes, with deep storm collars
will be closed out today S1 20
10 Golf Capes-in all styles and
smart color combinations q 90
which sold up to SEQ fer..... SJ'JO
IL Ladies' fine all-wool Brown Home-
spun Suits, with new Eton "bolero"
jackets and box pleat skirts-whieh
were intended to sell at s10.9S G. o2
go for. ......-.-.--.0 .0'JO
10 Misses Imported, Kersey Jackets;
sizes IL to IS years; in black. navy.
soi5 Eoyl at ss sfex g an@ a1a ssro sanGnl'n
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
A SOLDIERS FUNERAL.
MINOR Armstrong; Remains Inferred
at the Arlington Cemetery.

The funeral OF Major Frank C. Arm
strong, of Eldorado, Kan. surgeon of the
Thirty-sixth Volunteer Infantry, took place
at Arlington yesterday afternoon II vas
largely attended by army officers. Mrs.
Armstrong and several friends from KAN
sas were present.
The services were conducted by Chaplain
c. c. Pierce. who was with the dead Off
Ger in Manila A detachment of cavalry
from Fort Myer formed the military escort,
officers from Fort Myer acting as honorary
pallbearers. and non-commissioned officers
from the same post were the active pall
bearers
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Boys Clothing.

A lot of boys flannel shit waists.
including a few Mothers Friend make
-sizs are broken. Sold at 75c. 81, iQC
and S1.25. To clear them out .-..1o
Boys brown corduroy pants. mostly
in sizes) from TO 15-good DOC
weaves-regular sec value-for.. ..IJ
A limited quantity Of boys stout
suspenders-in fancy patterns &C
regular 15c value-for .............o
Several dozen boys suits-some Of
them all wool-in double-breazted
style-and sizes from 10 TO 10
years-sold at s. and s2.50-go Il 10
for Observation-Disclosures.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Mems Gloves, 23c.

(First Floor, Eas, Seetion.)
Broken lot of Mel S Tan Walk
ing Gloves. fashionable shade. and
$, AIMED. They are Gloves that are
worth 81 pair.
Mems Cardigan Jackets. all
small size-but worth 81 a bar
gain for whom they'll fit. Q&C
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
LiningS.

Remnants Of Rustic Percalines, Cam
brfcs, and plain and barred Lenos-all
in good and useful lengths Sold DC
nj &c and 1Oc a yard-for.
Remnants of fine quality French Per-
calines, Siiesias. Canvas. and figured
Percasilks-high-g grade Innings which
sold at 1Oc and L lie yard hlC
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
, Sew Alumni Association.

Last night at the Arlington Hotel the Alumni
Association of the University OF Wisconsin met
ard organized The officers elected to serve loI
the first wear were: President former Governor
Nexande G. Botkiu: Vice Presidents. senator
John G. Spooner and Gen y e E-lA'isSg' -;
S,1rst,ry. and 'rrrasurpr j. T.. Cole. The adai-
tioral members elected 10 serve on the eXetuene
committee were: Prot. s,:ieUn ]. brown o''o
Brosshard. and G.. ) Wilson. There VIII DC
reunion and banquet at an early CAV
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
n.nnrt Of The Mount yernon RniInn,

Mr.. Frye. the. President pro TEN. Of the
Senate, yesterday submitted TO that body
the report OF the Washington. Alexandria
and Mount Vernon Railway Company for
the year 1899. The capital stock OF the
company Is reported as being $500, 600;
total funded debt. s7G0. 600: total hosting
debt, S21. .0Sl. 50; amount of dividends none:
number OF passengers carried, 1,lSs,Ssi;
-. al receipts from all sources in the Dis
sric,. Is,2S9.5e; total expenditures. S2s,-
s4lg3
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
no Admit n New Telephone Line

Mr.. Wellington yesterday introduced in
the Senate joint resolution enlarging the
powers Of the United States Postal Print
ing Telegraph Company. The measure au-
thorizes the company to extend its exist
ing system of wires within the District of
Columbia for telephone and telegraph
purposes. and provides that such extension
shall be made by means OF underground
conduits.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
TROOPS AT THE FUNERAL.
A Detachment of the Fifth Artillery
From Fort Hancock.

SANDY HOOK. y. J.. Feb s.-The
steamboat Favorite left here this afternoon
with detachment of the Fifth Artillery,
from the garrison of Fort Hancock They.
with other detachments from the forts in
the harbcr. will leave Jersey City late this
afternoon for Washington. TO take part in
the funeral Of Major General Lawton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
TEE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.
Mr.. Mckinley and the Cabinet to At
tend the Funeral.

President Mckinley and the members Of
the Cabinet will attend the funeral of Cen
eral Lawton this afternoon at the Church
of the Covenant. The party will assemble
at the White House about 1:SO, and viii be
driven to the church few minutes before
2 o'clock.
After the services the carriages of the
President and Cabinet members will form
q part OF the procession which is TO escort
the remains of General Lawton to Arl.ng-
ton Cemetery.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Reports on street Railways.

The House District Committee yesterday
in executive session ordered favorable re-
ports on the bill to extend the tracks of
the Capital Traction Company In f and
G. Streets west OF the State. War and Navy
OF the East Washington Heights Traction
Railroad Company. and on the bill to ex-
tend Columbia Road east of Thirteenth
Street
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
A HOSPITAL CORPS FORMED.
Dostsn Will Send Surgeons and
Nurses to south Africa.

BOSTON, Feb. S.-Aeeording to story
published here tonight a hospital corps
for service in South Africa has been or
ganized in the United States. composed of
doctors. nurses. and attaches. and forty
tons of medical supplies have been secured
with money contributed by Irish societies
in this country. The Boston contingent
will leave Tuesday evening. Surgeons and
nurses from the West will leave Chicago
Sunday evening for New York. The party
Will meet in New York. and sail February
10. Equipment. uniforms, tents. and sur
gical instruments are now in New York.
Another contingent will leave New York in
few weeks. John +. Finnerty, of Chi
ego. is collecting the funds.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Ladies' Waists, Csc.
Gloves, 49c.

tFirst Floor, West Centre.)
Ladies' S-button length Suede
Mousquetaire. in Tan shade and
these Sizes 1-2. 5 "a. 6. and Ia.
When there were all sizes the price
vss s1.25.
Ladies' and Children's Cashmere
Gloves; Ladies' in Black Children's
in colors: both all wool and 1SC
worth 25c and 35c a pair. $500. ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Street Cars to he stopped.

President George t. Dunlop and Presl-
dent George Truesdell. of the Capital
Traction and Washington Traction and
Electric Companies, have been notified by
the Commissioners that the street cars of
their respective lines will be stopped dur
ing the time occupied by the passage OF
the Lawton funeral procession.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Work ON the BattIcship Missouri

NEWPORT NEWS. Va, Feb. S.-worlS
was begun this morning on the keel for
the new battleship Missouri. which will be
an 1S-knot vessel, with displacement of
II, 900 tons. The work of construction will
be pushed as quickly as possibly. The
dimensions of the ship are: Length, 3SS
feet: beam. a. feet 1-2 inches, and
draft. e3J feet. She will be sister ship
of the Maine, building at Philadelphia,
and the Ohio. building at San Francisco.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Hosiery.

Ladies' and MEMS full seamless Hose
in fast black and tan, with double
heel and toe-will crowd this CEN &C
tire aisle today, per pair at...... y
Ladies' and ChiIdren's full regular
made Hosea few of the former are
in fancy patterns and the rest are
fast black. High spliced heel and 1qc
toe. Regular 25c qualities. for.... ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
c.,rgcd with Descrtion.

.r,.,,,. r Coyvsn. twenty-unc years oi age;
lho,l.ls s "a last night hy Policeman elliot. OF
wa Mas Ei., nrcrinct station and is held for the
military authorities an alleged de5erier' Inc ihe
,,r;.oncr il said to have been attached 10 '"e
Marine Corps stationed in this city
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09

The State Department has received the
papers in the cases of August Morel and
Antonio Robert, wanted In Scranton, Pa.
for assault with intent TO kill. The men
were arrested In Montreal, Canada, sew
eral days ago. and will he extradited
They assaulted two policemen in Scranton
several weeks ago, badly injuring them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
CNDERTAkERs.
IN 0fEyIORIAN-

JOSESIn loving remembrance OF my dear
good son. ROBERT A. JONES. who suddenly de-
parted this life three years ago today
We laid thee in thy silent tomb.
sweet blossom Of day;
We Just began TO view thy bloom.
When thou vert called away.
Friendship and love have done their last.
And now can do more:
The bitterness Of death is passed.
And all thy suffering Ger.
Thou mingIest now in that bright throng,
Around the eternal throne.
And ionst the everlasting song
With those before thee gone.
Three years have passed away dear Robert,
But to me it seems as only today.
BY His Loving Mother.
Item ANNIE l. JONES
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Bows Suits. SI.23.

(Fourth Floor, West, Elevators)
short Pants Suits in Double
Breasted 10 to 10 years. and
Brownie g. 4. and ; years.; style,
neat mixtures and fully worth $3.50
Suit.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Mems Ties, Two for 25c.

(First Floor. East Section)
% dozen Fancy Silk Club Ties.
and Is dozen Band Bows. all good
patterns. and each one regular
&c value
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Shoes.

Odds and ends OF Footwear left from
recent selling. consisting OF Ladies'.
Misses. and ChildEen's Kid Slip
pers.in broken sizes. Values up lSc
TO sl.25. foF. 1J
$50 pairs of Misses and Children's
hand-sewed Shoes. with patent leather
tip and opera toe. All sizes in the O7C
lot Worth up to $3.50. for......Jf
dozen pairs OF Children's Fast
Black Jersey Leggins-which ACC
sold at Sl-go today for.......... tO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Hose, i5C.

tFirst Floor. West. Centre)
children's Onyx and HerEisdorf
dyed Black Ribbed Hose. in sizes
from . to 1-2; regular values, 2oc,
2?c, and 35c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Chinaware.

(Fifth Floor, West, Eievators.)
Choice today OF over 200 pieces
of Chinaware that have been
Clipped or defaced-if never so lit
tie. Values range from &c to S3 80
and we've cut them TO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.


SPECIAL NOTICE.-At a joint meeting
of the Bakers and Drivers held FEB
RUARY 8. at Saengerbund Hall. in C Street
northwest. the following resolution was
adopted:
Be it resolved That we cheerfully rec
ommend to the public for their patronage
The Charles Schneider Baking Company.
who have the undivided support of all or
ganized labor. and who have always been
fair to the same.
COMMITTEE:
CHAIRMAN JOHN T. DOYLE.
WAL KIENLE. WI SPECKAfAN,
GEO. W NAWN H. TRAEGER,
ERNEST DCLIN. H. AITHOFF,
OTTO JORGE T. MEYER
WM. B. CIlRfSNAN. G.. ZEIGLER
HENRY ARNOLD. WI. SPECKMAN,
SPECIAL NOTICE.-The regular conven-
tiou of the Peoples Party. TO transact
any business that may be brought before
1t, will be held at 1923 Pennsylvania Ave-
nue.. second floor. back room. at 1880 7. NJ.
10. By order OF
II DISTRICT COMMITTEE.
SPECIAL NoTICE.-The Executive COM
mittee of the Washington Humane
Society offers a reward OF one hundred
dollars to the person who will furnish
them evidence leading to the apprehension
and conviction Of any one who has hitherto
docked horse in the District Of Columbia
by cutting the solid part Of the tail.
feI-tf AMELIA S. ST0WELL. Sec'y.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Wrappers.

About dozen ladies' iinne'ette and
percale wrappers. with separately lined
waists. and coed wide sliris--ln desit-
able patterns-braid trimmed-worth
69c-for clearance sake they'll 9QC
go today, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. "
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09

polle u.os has been ordered in the case OF
"a Irving boswell real estate dealer. who was
". ~ irdictmcut for embezzlement for failure
~ make prompt returns to his principal OF money
received as rents.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
VelvetS.

Ends or Corners" Of silk pile Vel
vets-which were cut on the pas
in black. and good assortment 0,
desirable coiors-sold at 50c yard
will go today-per cor u
uer." for ..........'.---..-'.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Blankets. 30c.

(Second Floor. West. EIevato-s)
For baby's crib. heavy fleeced
Blankets. with crochet edge and
pink and blue borders. REGULAR
value. 1jc.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Dress Goods.

Several pieces OF all wool. double
width Dress goods. consisting OF
Novelty Sultings. in neat checks. 15C
worth Csc ard-for........... ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
,,,.u,d Gambler Arrested.

,,.--h,u Scott. coiored. was arrested last night
- S".,fbeast " ashington on a charge OF setting
IN IN, asning table lie will be arraisned today
ia Police Court.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Lace Curtains, SI.2S.

(Fourth Floor. East. E,evatsrs.)
Fish-net Curtsins-full size. and
suitable for chamber windows.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
2C to 75C.

Wash Pitchers, Stop Jars. Jardi-
niers. Carved Dishes. Chocolate
Pitchers. Cups. Saucers, Plates, Ia
BILE Pitchers, etc.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
A safe Comment.
(From the Chicago Record.

tfoih 'He Nhic"s" h'cotu-p
"Daubs has painted dreadfully bad picture.
What shall I say about itl''
'you safely a. it is full Of Individuality -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
I0c TO ISc Linings, SIC.

(First Floor, West. Rear)
Short lengths Of MJire Percaline
fast black and colors. and Rustic
Percaline-in black, and other OF
thu best liuings-from . TO 6-yard
pieces.
Observation-Disclosures:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09

~ Cures Colds and Grip 25c.
oo e . ATKINSON,
~ Eleventh and @.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
stops the Cough
and works OF the Cold.

.axative BroiSO. .ouinine Tablets cure a cold in
me day. No Cure. No Pay. PIice, 25c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
, s1,rh, Fire In kramer street.

Fire in Clifton Dawson's house. 1G6s Kramer
set nortbeast. about 10 o'clock list right.
resulted in a loss Of SIS to bedding and furniture
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-09
Upholstery department.

Remnants OF Golden Draperies In
lengths from to yards-whieh iZC
sold at &c a yard. for. or...........fS
Remnants of Draperies. consisting of
Siikoliues, Cretonnes. Denims. and
Curtain Swiss. in good lengths. 7ZC
worth II 1-2c to fsc yard. for. rs
Remnants OF silk Velour. in rich
patterns, which sold at 75c AOC
'"iu' Ap4 ........ s................. ~
A lot of Crib Comforts. covered with
siikoiine and filled with white AQC
cotton: sold at 75c, for.........fJ W
Large size double Crib Comforts.
covered with fine sateen on both sides
and filed with laminated cot
ton; slightly soiled; worth Sf 40
A lot of White Crochet Patterns. in
Marseilles patterns, which are slight
iy mussed and soiled; sold at 75c
VI 10 Sl.3a. Tor.
a lot of Wool Rugs, size 26 by 50
inches-in desirable patterns SSC
worth dquble-go for..............JJ .JJ