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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08
0c babutai silks,
soc yard.

6 pieces o. 27-inch Hsbutai
Silks. in plain colc<s Of black
and whits--to he more in pop
ular demand this season than
ever. Regular sec quality Of
fsred as special for one day
q, hoc a yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08
Fine cas- and coffees.

There is finer delicious in the world than
"hea pound 1t used by leading hotels
guarantee the uniform excellence OF this and give
special present with every package Our special blends OF Java nd
Coffee $780, &c. and 3sc pound roasted blended and
ground fresh each Let have trial order
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08

Thousands of yards of the most beau
tiful Cambria, Swiss. ard Nainsook
embroideries. up to 10 inches wide A
myriad of exquisite patterns, including
Irish point effects. Values
that are positively worth 111C
1Sc and 20c yd. Tomorrow / ~
for...................-........IE2N
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08

A fine assortment of cambria and
Swiss embroideries, up to inches
wide, insertings TO match. wide range
Of the newest and most attractive pat
terms to pick from. The values .1c
are actually worth up to 15c yd. III
Mondays big value offering at. Il 4
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-08

Our special stationed at the creamery
all Buter-which guarantees the very best and
grade at This class with the
sold grocery 1t infinitely superior every respect
yet price only per pound We deliver promptly
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-07

"A good thing. Our great-srandmoth-
ers' garrets contained the same herbs Of
all healing found in Karls Glover Root
Tea. They gave our ancestors strength,
kept the blood pure and will do the same
for you II you say 30. Price % cents and
50 cents. Mcbride q VIII Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-07
RUSHING CENSUS WORK.
Everything WIN Be In Readiness BY
DeCembe I.

Washington, July 7.-Ex-G Governor
Merriam, director OF the census, has
said from the first that he proposed to
have the census returns ready by De-
cember 1. Every effort possible is be-
ing put forthto bring this about.
This census must be ready by De-
cember / and propose to have It
ready" said Director Merriam. Mean
while everything Is moving like clock
work at the census office. The great
army, now numbering over 1000, is at
work in earnest and each day finds the
work farther advanced. No lettering
will be tolerated in this census.
Wherever clerk is found inefficient
he is promptly removed, in spite of the
political influence that was used to Sc,
cure his appointment All the punch
ers Who operate the card punching ma
chimes which tabulate the returns must
reach certain degree of efficiency in
the number of cards punched There
are hundreds here in Washington
Waiting for an opportunity to work
This reserve force may at any time be
drawn on. The waiting list numbers
over 1000, every one. of whom has
passed the examination and is properly
force will be called on
Schedules are coming IN by the wag-
onload every day, and as fast as they
are received clerks take them up and
properly place them for the punchers.
Each day additional punchers are put
to work. They are taken from the
alwk ward squad as fast as they prove
scompetent. Much trouble has been en-
psrienced because of the excessive heat
in the big census building, with its
vast expanse of skylights. Several of
the employee have tainted. and hun
dreds of electric fans have been placed,
white the entire scheme of ventilation
has been oNerhauled.
The clamor for promotion is not as
great as ii vas some weeks ago. Then
the majority of the clerks were in
sisting on advancement in salary, and
Iethe5 pressure brought to bear was We'll
night unbearable.
When AT length the clerks We're
brought to4realize that there would be
nos promotions hut on merit. and We're
given to understand that efforts made
lin that direction would prejudice their
lease. there was Il quick falling off of
their demands. The department has
not been sloW to recognize merit and
there have been a great many promo
ltions. But in every instance it was de-
served.
There are few appointments being
made now The only available posi-
| stions are those denoninated punch
ers,. and it Will require only about 400
mere to complete the list. They WILDE
1 appointed this month They have been
selected. in fact, and many already no
Titled 10 report.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-07
CHINESE POISON WELLS.
Make Rescue of Foreigners In II ckin
impossible and Turn to Atroci-

Make Rescue of Foreigners in Pekin
Impossible and Turn to Atroci-
ties.
Tien Tsin June %, via Che Foo July
and Shanghai. July 5.-Those best i'll
formed n9Tien Tsin consider the position
Isnf FOREIGNERS in Pekin as almost help
less Commanders are willing to resort
Ito desperate means but 10 attempt a
forced march from Tien Tsn with the
forces at hand means certain destruc-
Etion to the army besides slaughter of
the civilians left at lien Tsin. Enough
soldiers are necessary to defeat the
Chineses army, maintain communication
4 With the base of supplies and guard the
4 Hospitals Ell route.
The water supply is an important
iproblem in a country furnishing none
leXcept the river. the wells having been.
poisaned The Chinese are committing
lterfible atrocities upon the wounded.
\ Mohs are hanging foreigners in the
4 streets. They are inutilat!ng all the
dead which fall into their hands.
Gen. Tung Fuh slang. with 10000 of
1.-the best disciplined troops in the Chi
Inese army is marching from the south
Nest toward Pekin The army there
Iabouts numbers 10000. The Mohainme-
3dara and Boxers are fighting in Pekin.
Ten regiments of Gen. Niehs command
north of Tien Tsin are reported 70 have
deserted and gone5to pillaging the coun-
i try.
]. Residents declare that the Chinese
4 commune has been inaugurnted and
lthat peareahie Chinese are the greatest
.tsurerers. The foreign soldiers are burn
4 ing the outskirts of Tien Tsin to deprive
4 the enemy of shelter. and the Boxers
.Iare destroying villages for loot. The
l5snoke of 100 fires can be seen in every
direction.
4 Tien 1'sin was not bornbarded yester-
4 day, for the first time in a fortnight.
4 Women and children will. be sent to Ia
3I.ku as soon ae the travel is safe. The
J.Chinese dead about Tien Tsln number
thousands. Most of those who have
I.been killed lie unburied in the fields.
bodies, and many have been washed UP
I.by the tide. Dogs are feeding on these
4 bodies along the banks.
The small American contingenta ev-
#lerswhere distinguished themselves.
& most popular at Tien Tsin. Their men
are placed in the Lead of every move
4 ment. by common consent, With the
british close beside them.
The foreigners in Tien Tsin declare
y they owe their lives TO the Russians
without whom the other small detnch-
ihnents must have been overwhelmed. Or
the darkes; day, Wednesday week
y when the Chinese We're pressing on ev-
cry side and the bravest men were
ha nd n Nc. n m,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-07

a body of Albinians entered the town
of Gilune in the province OF Prishtina
Turkey in Europe, and killed nifty
Christians, men. women and children
and burned the church and school
building belonging to the Christian
community,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-07
Was It a Miracle,

The marvellous cure Of Mrs. Rena
J. Stout Of consumption has created in
tense excitement in Cammack, md.
writes Marion Stuart. leading drug
gist of Muncie, Ind. She only weighed
ninety pounds when her doctor in
Yorktown said she must soon die.
Then she began to use Dr. Kings new
discovery and gained thirty-seven
pounds In weight and was completely
cured" 1t has cured thousands Of
hopeless cases, and is positively guar
lanteed to cure all throat, chest and
lung diseases. Fifty cents and II. Trial
bottles free at George r. Powers drug
store 3l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-07

For burns, injuries, piles and skin
diseases use DeWitt.s Witch Hazel
salve. It Is the original. Counterfeits
may be offered. Use only DeWitt's. All
druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

! There will be a regular monthly meeting of the St Thomas Cadets in the Lyceum building tonight at 1:3o
 Announcement was made for the hrst time at 10:45 mass at St Pat TICK church yesterday of the forth coming marriage of Daniel w. Lynch. Of North Riverside street, a popular foreman at the Waterbury Button company and a member of the St Thomas Cadets, and Miss Margaret Hodges of East Liberty street.
 A large number attended the Third Congregational church last even ing, where special services were held In honor of the Masonic lodges of the city who had been invited to attend by the Rev MT Grna ger, pastor of the church. MT Granger delivered an ex- cellent address on brotherhood. taking as an example the Masonic order and speaking on the text 133rd Psalm, vi: Behold, how good and how pleasant IT. IS for brethren to dwell together ln unity! Mir Granger described the natural inclination of man to join in unison with each other for mutual benefits and how the inhabitants of all nations of the earth are joined in a common brotherhood through the order of MaSons. thus carrying out the doctrine of Christ. ..Love one an- other The sermon was very inter esung one and made a great impres- sion upon those present
 Preparations for the annual fair of St Patrick's church are progressing very favorably. A meeting of the gen. eral committee was held yesterday af- ternoon and favorable reports were | received from the various sub-com- | lnittees. Following the custom of last year. light SupperS will be served each evening from to s o'clock The | price will be l5 cents, and the repast
 will be well worth it. At pretty little | booths, handsomely decorated. fancy 1 and useful articles will be sold. and | all kinds of nice candies will be for | sale Lallier's orchestra will furnish | music for dancing while Michael Keat-
 ing will make his first appearance as
 prompter. If reports can be believed,
 he is among the best. Yesterday after
 noon rehearsal of the lady minstrels | was held in the LyceGm building | under the supervision of Mrs Gibson. | about twenty-five young ladies being
 present. In the evening there was q
 rehearsal of the fifty or more boys
 who compose the boys minstrels. Miss | Minnie Murphy is directing them. The | performances, which will be given by
 these two groups of minstrels. will
 be O. K. and will contain all the latest
 hits in singing and dancing.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
FIGHTING IN PANAY.
Americans Moving Westward and
 Northward.

MANILA. Dee. 1T.-Advices from Iloilo. island of Panay, report that the American troops have been moving north ward and westward for several days and that detachments of the Sixth. Eight eenth and Twenty-sixth regiments have been active near their stations. The in- surgent losses during the last ten days there have been five killed, several wounded and 40 taken prisoners. The Americans have lost two killed and three wounded. Large numbers of the na- tives, however, arc sweating allegiance to the United States.
 In various recent attacks and expedi tions in southern 11tzon the insurgents have lost eight killed, seven wounded and about 20 captured. The Americans have lost one killed and two wounded.
 Ger eral Wheaton reports that 43O na- tiveS have entered Calauan for regiStra- tion.
 Most of the time of the Philippine com mission is now devoted to the tariff bill. Judge Taft said that, generally speak ing, the new rates would be about 4O per cent of the existing rates. d
 "It will be essentially tariff for reve- nue." he remarked, but some industries that are already established will be given protection. The commission is not con sidering the question of the constitution ality of taxing United States products. The prccedents have been established in the case of Porto Rico and by the mili- tary government of the Philippines.
 'The bill requires the washing of cot ton goods, so as to eliminate the clay used by European manufacturers, which in creases the weight. This will incidental ly favor American goods. The rate on kerosene will be reduced from Il cents a gallon to I. Some American goods will be admitted free. and almost all will come in at reduced figures"
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
Business Houses Where Suitable Hol-
 iday Goods May Be Found

lStsty StpodS IhSiy 1oC II ouhtt-
 If there is one thing more than an other that will make the holiday agree able it is to have good tea at the table. Phelan, the tea man, brides himself on being able to supply that necessity, and he gives a handsome calendar with each pound.
 Curran's store is overfiowing. as al- ways. They have a beautiful line of gift books, all the standard authors; Christmas cards, calendars and medal lions; handkercbiefs, silk or linen, by the thousand.
 Go to the sign of the big demijohn for your holiday champagne, wines or liquors. You get the best value for your money ill table wines, etc, at sam Munch S Co.'S.
 See the display of handsome leather goods at Miller x Peck's. Pocketbooks, mems bill books in seal, calf and mor- occo. Ladies finger purses and chat elaine bags and all the other things that go to make up Christmas stock.
 A. Mailhiot is showing q fine line of mems neckwear, initial handker- chiefs. muffiers. Santa Claus did not pass his door, but left a large stock of dolls, perfumes, gloves, stick pins, etc.
 Reid & Hughes'S counters are weighted down with everything in the gift line. They can offer but few sug- gestions on paper; you must see for yourself. An army of clerks on each floor to attend to your wants. Toys, games, books.
 Conlon Bros give you a few hints tonight about their goods. and tell Il, tiTlN entering the store. This will be q help to shoppers. They have dolls from , cents to $7.50. Fur scarfs, 9Sc up.
 Castles poultry will begin to arrive Thursday, and it will keep coming un- til Saturday. The prices will be right and the goods first class. Christmas prices will be given all this week at this popular market.
 It makes no difference whether your bank account is as big as your neigh bors, or if you have no account at all; go to the Credit Clothing company and get their terms; the latest styles in either gentlemen's ladies' or children s wearing apparel.
 Did you look in at Dodge'S Satur- day night? He has sold more slip pers already than he sold up to Christ llldS luSl ScdG. buI HIS SlOCh IS lSil St enough to last out. If you don't see his slippers you miss treat.
 A. F. Cowles is giving some of the best values in the city in his line. He has added a stock of Christmas goods to his millinery line, and if you would have your dollar do double duty see his Center street store.
 Hamilton's groceries are always ot the best, his clerks are pleased to cater to your wants and his Christmas poul try will compete with anything tha1 can be found in town this week. Goot | stock of potatoes on hand.' For cold weather clothing go to J E. NIullings'S. A handsome line O1 overcoats in greys, blues and blacks 1 for $15. He has better ones that cos more money and there are some a | $50 and even lower that are all right The underwear at Jones So Morgan's like their clothing, is made to ft Some kinds are only 50c a garment others run up to $G. The latest style: l in mems wearables are always fount at this reliable store.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
THE !. M. c. \. MEETING.
Mir Honeyman Gave q Description of
 His Work on the Bowery


 If one was in attendance at Jacques Opera house yesterday afternoon, and noticed the interest and enthusiasm which prevailed among the large num- Der present, one would indeed say that this movement of Secretary Ross, of the local '. NJ. c. A., of holding open meetings for men only on Sunday afternoons had, indeed, struck a pop ular note. MT Honeyman, who was the speaker of the day, was introduced to the audience in a few fitting and well chosen words by the presiding of ficer,, A. Nj. Benedict. MT Honeyman, who is an active worker of the Bow cry branch of the |. NJ. c. A.. enlight- ened his hearers with short descrip- tion of his work in that far-famed dis trict of New York city known as the Bowery: how boys are oftentimes res cued from degrading lives by kind ad- vice and treatment at the '. M. C. \. branch, and what evil influences the innumerable saloons. cheap pawn shops and second hand stores have on the youths who have been enticed away from dear homes in other cities by exaggerated ideas concerning the city of Nv York.
 Mir Honeyman spoke f1uently and interesting and his remarks were very pleasing to his hearers. The singing of Miss Agnes Mackenzie of New York was heartily applauded. She possesses q sweet voice. Especially pleasing were the choruses of the hymns, which the entire congregation joined in singing.
 As q whole it was one of the most interesting Sunday meetings yet held, and Secretary Ross was exceedingly pleased. After the services of the day were completed. Mir Ross announced tlsat William Blarkie, an attorney and counsellor at law in New York city. had been secured to deliver conf dential talk at Jacques Opera house next Sunday afternoon. talling for his subject ''Secret Sins of Young Men.~ Mir Rlarkie is an interesting writer as well as an entertaining speaker. He is author of "How to get strong and how to stay So." Isaac B. Clark. the well known singer. will entertain the audience with several solos.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
COAL COMBINE DENIED.

Philadelphia, Dec 11.-A1exander B. Coxe of Coxe Brothers &c Go. the big coal operators. denies that there has been any negotiations with J. r. Mor- gan & Co for the sale or disposal of their coal interests in the Lehigh Val ley. Representatives of other large coal concerns in the anthracite region express the opinion that rumors and announcements of the absorption or consolidation of individual operators by the Morgan syndicate are prema- ture though negotiations in the future are not unlikely.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
TROLLEY TO WATERBURY.
Lighting and Power People Will Build
 From Bristol to Waterbury.

Lighting ana 1ONer feGple " III Bulld
 From Bristol to Waterbury.
 The New Britain Herald says that officials of the Connecticut Lighting and Power Co are preparing their pc tition to the next session of the gen. eral assembly for the extension of their line from Waterbury to Bristol. thus making q through system of trol- ley from the Brass city to Hartford. The line has been surveyed and the company has estimated the cost of it's construction. The company antici- pates that the building of the road will be opposed by the Consolidated railroad, which has already threatened to extend its third rail system between Bristol and Waterbury. General Man. ager Sewal and George E. Terry of Waterbury were in New Britain Sat urday as the guests of MT Terry's son, who is the local manager of the Con- necticut Lighting and Power Co. They made trip in special car over the several local and suburban trolley lines, taking especial note of the con- iition of track and turnouts. Every thing was found in good condition. Later they came to this city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
DEAD IN THE WOODS.

Middletown, Conn., Dec Hired erick Horr, aged G2. was found dead Sunday in the woods of the Cotton Hill district in Portland. The medical examiner decided that he was a vic tim of a paralytic shock. Horr left his farm in Portland last Friday driv- ing a pair of oxen. and when the cattle returned Saturday without him, q search was begun for him. He was unmarried.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
Nor n New Country.

LONDON, Dec. 17.-There is an inter esting scheme on foot to establish gov ernment over region of 100000 square miles in the heart of South America to be christened Amazonia and to be placed under French protection. The matter is really serious one, and as it directly in wolves the Monroe doctrine it deserves the attention of the Washington author ities.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
CHURCH TO GREET CENTURY.
Every Archbishop and Bishop Expect ed to Pontificate at Midnight Service.

Washington, D. C., Dec 11.--It is learned at the Papal legation that, CO., incident with the close of the nine teenth century, every archbishop and bishop in the United States. as well as elsewhere. is expected by Pope Leo to pontificate publicly at midnight ser vice in his cathedral provided there are no impediments to interfere with the program.
 As some of the American sees have two prelates laboring in conjunction, it is expected that while the arch bishop of the diocese officiates at his cathedral in person on this solemn oc- casion the coadjutor prelate or assist ant will conduct 8 similar service in the church which he governs as pastor.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-17
UNDECIDED.

WHAT TO PURCHASE FOR CHRISTMAS, GIFT. JUST STEP INTO OUR VAST REIMBURSEMENT ALLOW OUR SALEsMEN TO MAKE SUGGESTIONS FOR YOU SHOW YOU OUR WONDERFUL HOLIDAY sToCK-YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY, JUST LOOK. GOODS STORED FREE UNTIL CHRISTMAS. TAKE A PEEP 1.' OUR SHOW WINDOW. SPACE WILL NOT ALLOW US TO NAME ONLY A FEW OF THE HUNDREDS OF SELECT PIECES WE BOUGHT FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
 300 Fancy Rockers S1,5o Up.
 50 Morris Chairs.
 100 COuCheS.
 50 Decorated Dinner Sets.
 30 Decorated Toilet Sets.
 EXTRA ASSORTMENT OF MUSIC CABINETS, JARDINIERE STANDS PALMS. CHILDREN'S HlGH CHAIRS, MORRIS CHAIRS. WlL- TOW ROCKERS AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER ARTICLES.