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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
GUIDED BY THE STARS.
Many Monnrchs Wholly Given Over
to Superstition.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer,

From the Cincinnati Enquirer)
When the newspapers lately recorded
that the Khedive of Egypt would start at
once from his dominions holiday making.
his chief astrologer having decided that
the planets were at last favorable. they
only reported what Is. in the case Of quite
a dozen rulers. commonplace fact.
Not only has the Enthusiastically a
young man, educated on the most modern
principles and one who affects the very
latest London and Partisan fads and FASH
ions-been waiting till his chief astrologer
said he might travel without anything 60
ing wrong as a foregOne conclusion. but
almost in the same issues OF the newspa
pers that recorded the fact it is learned
how that light of the universe the Shah
of Persia. has been twice compelled to
break his journey to the homes Of the
Western barbarians because his council OF
star readers decided that the planets i'm
peratively demanded delay.
AS for the Khedive his present planet
ruler. one Yusuf. has only lately been
openly reinstated in office. When the
young ruler some time ago. after 4 review
of Egyptian troops and British officers,
ventured to say that one Kitchener. the
sirdar. was a mere Ounce at moving SOL
ders, he was sharply called to account.
ana MS apology LOOK Ine 10TH OIL Il state
ment that Yusuf had prompted him and
that 1t was the stars and the astrologer
that declared against Kitchener.
Most OF the great Eastern princes. the
Ameer of Afghanistan. King Menelek of
Abyssinia. the Sultans Of Morocco and
Zanzibar, the Dowager Empress Of China,
the Sultan of the Malay States. and even
King Nicholas of Montenegro. all have
official astrologers, who are called upon
almost daily for prophecies
Emperor Napoleon III was frank be-
lever in signs and omens of all kinds.
The huge success Of n certain American
adventurer and spiritualist in extracting
money in England and eisewhere-a prac-
tice that ultimately brought him to the
police court dock-arose in the first in
stance from this man having been SO firm
ly believed in by the Emperor.
Some remarkable stories are tolt: by the
late Lord Odo Russell as to the influence
this American trickster gained both over
Louis Napoleon and over the Gear Nicholas
of Russia. AS to the former. he actually
excused himself from withdrawing troops
out of Mexico by saying that the American.
at seance, had displayed to him whole
panorama Of glory. OF which the Austrian
Grand Duke was the central figure
Gear Nicholas would postpone import
ant appointments with the representatives
of the mightsest nations Of the world be-
cause the American had decided that the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
GOING TO CANTON.
The President to Remain Until After
the Election.

Ihe President To Hemafn tntu AFTER
the Election.
The President and Mrs Mckinley will
leave tomorrow evening for Canton, to
be gone until after the election. Mr.
Mckinley was busy yesterday preparing
affairs prior to his fortnight's absence.
Secretary Root expects to leave with
the President. He will be gone two or
three days, and will be the guest of Mr..
Mckinley while in Canton. 1t is not IN
likely that Mr.. Root may make an address
the President himself will not speak be-
tween now and election day.
Representative Hawley, of Galveston,
Tex. who ranks as the one Republican
Congressman from the Lone Star State
was caller at the White House vest. rlay
Mr.. Hawley, who himself suffered Sc erel.
from the loss OF business property during
the recent Texas hurricane, estimates the
loss of life in Galveston proper at from
5000 TO 5000. and the property damage at
$4,000 Gee. Mr.. Hawley says that the jet
ties VIII need heavy granite coping to re-
place the one washed away by the storm
He says. however. that the hartor is still
navigable and that one of the largest car
goes ever sent from there-26. coo bales of
cotton was shipped since the Storm Mr..
Hawley declares that much work must be
done In repairing the Notifications erected
by the Government at the port
A party of officials from the Depart
Eent of the Potomac. Grand Army CT the
Republic, called upon the President in
the interests of candidate for
appointment as Director of the Bureau
Of Engraving and Printing. The party
included Department Commander G. H.
Slaybaugh, L. P. Williams, Israel W.
Stone B. ]. Chase, and George E. Davis
They declined to make public the name
OF their candidate.
1t is not expected that any nomination
will be made by the President until after
the election.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

swing. the proceeds presumably being de-
voted to the support Of hospitals and to
various other charities under the super
vision of the Government. There the draw
ings are held in public. usually once a
week. and are attended en- masse by the
leisurely class Of philosophers. who usually
constitute the majority Of the citizens, and
who look upon the whole thing as form
of recreation as good as the play.
Another point which might perhaps be
said TO argue in favor of the lottery is tina,
in 1898 the steamer Saltwater. on which
the Honduras lottery was drawn at sea.
after its expulsion from Louisiana, served
the Government in transporting troops
from the United States to Porto Rico.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
BETTER SYSTEM NEEDED
Recommendations of the Naval
Academy Beard Of Visitors.
Entrance Examinations Should Be
More Observation-Disclosures at Pres
crt in Troublesome Manner
Restoration of the Title of Mid
shipmnn Favored - Ceremonies.

The report of the Board of Visitors to
the Naval Academy, made public ycster-
day. contains several Interesting recon-
meudations. The board wants the title of
naval cadet changed to midshipman, be-
cause of its association with the early
history of our navy and its distinctly ma
rinc flavor" Considerable space is de-
voted to pointing out what the board be-
lieves are bad effects on the amalga-
nation Of the Engineer Corps with the
line. which was brought about by the
Naval Personnel law. The report sus-
gests that every young officer in the line
of the navy should be required to stand
watch in the engine-room as well as on
deck and to take responsible care OF the
machinery of ships. Every officer who is
going to command on deck" the board
says. ought to spend at least one course
in engineering duties" and adds that I'M
less officers get engineering experience
the amalgamation of the line and the
Engineer Corps bids fair to do great
harm to the naval science"
IL recommends that the Department of
Steam Engineering be divided into two
departments, engineering and applied me-
chanics. The board thinks the entrance
examination should be made more strin-
gent. Il says that these examinations are
conducted in an unsystematic and trou-
blesome manner" five separate entrance
examinations having been held between
May 10 and July of this year. In the
opinion of the board. two entrance ex-
Gminations are enough.
Among other things the Board says:
1T is noticed that when the national
anthem is played. officers and men ac-
knowledge 1t by standing at attention and
looking in the direction of the music. In
the opinion of this board, officers ard ca
diets should also uncover. Their example
would be followed by civilians who hap
pened to be in their presence. and the
effect would be salutary. not only at the
Academy, but also in places away from
military or naval Jurisdiction.
These are some additional recommends
lions of the board
That the age limits for admission to the
Naval Academy be fixed at fifteen and
eighteen years.
That English replace grammar SPELL
ing and punctuation as q subject for en-
trance examination.
- That the equipment and faculties for
teaching engineering be made equal to
those CT the best modern schools.
That the sum Of 5000 be appropriated
for providing lectures by ruen minent in
their professions outside of the navy.
That the Superintendent of the Naval
Academy be responsible directly TO the
Secretary Of the Navy for the govern
ment of the institution.
That cadets be required to salute ladies
by lifting their caps.
That fixed sum, instead OF per diem
allowance. be appropriated for the enter
tainment OF the Board of Visitors
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
walked Ont Of JniI.

HAGERsTowN, Oct 2O.-walter Griffin
a pickpocket, who was arrested for rob-
bling a man from Burklttsville, Frederick
County, at the fair, made his escape from
the Jail here today in a clever manner A
constable was escorting another prisoner
from the Jail and Griffin followed, pass
ing the turnkey, who thought he was in
charge of an officer. He passed out into
the street. and when the officer was Gut
of sight walked back into the Jail and
asked the turnkey for $40 which was
taken from him when he was put in Jail
He got tho money and went out That
was the last seen os him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

Adtutant General corbin yesterday re-
ceived the following message from General
Shafter:
San Francisco, October 10.
Adiu,Int General, Washington:
Transport Sherman arrived at 5 p. m. yesterday,
carrying the following military passenger :
Majors wilkins. additional payrnaster; skinner.
surgeon, and Mercer. commissary Captains
Rothers and McCaleb. Ninth: Lindsay, Thir-
teentl; Dow, Forty-third; Andrus Fourth. and
stenhausen, fofty-iifth Infantry: Crozicr. Ord
nance Department. Iieutenants Berry. Signal
Corps; Land, and MaldTon, NINTH Mcclure,
Fourteenth: Boyle. Thirtieth. and Lee Thirty
ninth Infantry. Copp. late lieutenant Sixth Ar
tilcry. acting assistant surgeons II remains
officers and soldiers, i61 sick soldiers - insane
soldiers. Il general prisoners, ISL dis
charged soldiers, dishoHorably discharged sol
ders. IS men as guard on Sherman. Deaths
during voyage as follows: Private Peter Siyery
L. Ninth Infantry, October >. chronic dyscntcry;
William Gordan. r. Engineers, October G. chronic
dysentcry: William Y. Morse L. Ninth Infantry
October Q. phthsis puimonalis; John W. Thomp.
son. b, Engineers, October II, phthisis pulmon-
ais; Berry Sister l.. Tliiriy-second Infantry DC.
tobor H. pulmonary tuberculosis; Bert J. En-
mons. l., First ARTILLERY. OciobeH II, i-onic
catarrhal dysentery; Edward J. Anderson, A.
Eleventh Cavalry. October 49, tuberculosis and
chronic dYsenief,; Edward Ellis. L. F1rty-sev-
enth Infantry. octaber 1G. chronic dyscntery. and
John +. Carroll, late private. l., Thirty-sixth In
ianiiy. October 9, cronic dyscntery.
SKATER
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The submarine torpedo boat Holland and
the tug Leyden have arrived at the Della
ware Breskwater. the supply ship Zafiro al
Cavte, the torpedo boat Dahlgren at
Portsmouth, n. H., the training ship Dixie
at Horta, and the torpedo boat Stockton
at Norfolk. The battleship Kentucky has
sailed from Tompkinsville for Gibraltar On
her way to the Asatic station, the flag
ship Brooklyn from Nagasaki for Shang
hal, the gunboat Alvarado from Annapolis
for Delaware City, the station ship May
flower from San Juan for Ponce, and the
training ship Topeka from Ponta Dei5ado
for Lisbon
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
URIAH n. PAINTER DEAD.
The Funeral Services to Take Pine
mt Westchester. Pa.

The Funeral Services to Take Plnce
mt westchester, Pa.
LONG BRANCH. n. J.. Oct 2O.-Uriah
H. Painter. the well-known Washington
capitalist and theatrical manager, died to-
day at his country home on Ocean Avenue.
He was sixty-three years old, and death
was due to stomach troubles. MIR Painter
had been failing in health for over year
He arrived at the seashore early in June
and during the past two months a physi-
clan has been constantly in attendance.
Late in September Mr.. Painters physi-
clan felt encouraged by his patients won
derful vitality and a parlor car was sent
to Hollywood to remove him to his home
at Washington. He later suffered a re-
lapse and during the past two weeks no
hopes were entertained for his recovery.
The funeral services will take place
Tuesday at 2 p. m. at Westchester, Pa,
where he spent his boyhood days. Mr.
Painter adhered to the Quaker faith and
the services of the Friends will be per-
formed over his remains. Mr.. Painter
was also a well-known journalist, having
served in the civil war as correspondent
He is survived by widow and two
daughters.
Crfah Hunt Painter was born at West
chester. Pa. in 1887. His education was
received at oberlin College. Ohio. AT the
age Of twenty he succeeded his father in
the lumber business. During the civil
war he was the correspondent of the
philadelphia Inquirer at Washington.
At the Battle of Bull Run he was cap
tured by the Confederates, but succeeded
in escaping. Working his way to Phila-
delphia. he found that the news of the
battle had not yet reached that city. He
at once wrote an account OF 1t and the
Inquirer" published the bulletins of the
battle as fast as he would write them.
Mr.. Painter, Immediately after the battle
OF Chantilly, announced that the invasion
OF Maryland was contemplated by the
Confederate forces. His arrest was in
sisted upon by Secretary Seward. who
charged him with reasonable action He
remained in the city at the dictation of
Secretary Stanton, after explaining the
situation to him. When the Confederate
forces passed Edwards Ferry on the up
per Potomac, word was at once sent to
Mr. Painter care OF the War Depart
ment. This was the first authentic news
of the invasion OF Maryland previous to
the battle Of Antietum
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

Under the auspices of the District of
Columbia Democratic Association enthu-
siestic mass meetings were held yesterday
at Davdsonville, Chesterfield, Odenton.
Glenburnie, and ST. Denis, Md.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
Ordered to washington barracks.

Second Lieut.. W. l.. Redles, United
States Marine Corps. has besn order,d to
the Washington Marine barracks for in
struction. Second Lieut. Province Me
Cormick has been detached from tn
local marine barracks and ordered TO
duty with the guard of the recruiting
shin Vermont
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
CLnmbcrInin's Collie, Cholera. and
DiarrhOea Remedy Never
EnfD

Rev. J. ". Yingling, pastor Of the Bedford
Street NJ. T. Church, Cumberland. Nd, says:
1T affords me great pleasure TO recommend
ChamberlaiDs Collie, Cholera, and Diarrhoea
Remedy. have used it and know others who
have never known it TO FAIL" For sale by Henry
Evans. Wholesale and retail. and all druggists
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
sis Suits for.

Odds and ends, last few
Suits OF so to SIS lots at
SG.9s for choice. Venetian.
Homespun. and Chcvio,
Single and double-brrasted.
Black. castor, blue, and
grey.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
l24c Flannels for

Outing Flannels. the new
effects for l9o0-1901. Only
Il l-2c yard for 19c French
Flannelettes. looking like
French Flannel. On second
floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
casualties I'm the Philippines.
The War Department yesterday received
the following casualty list from General
Macarthur:


Adiutant General, Washington:
killed-Jean, Luzon. Company c. Twenty
ioufth REGIMENT United States Infantry, James
H. Beniiinin. Woundcd- October 49, Comnan, X
Thirty-fith Regiment United States Volunteer In
fsn;ry; Roy Gage, wounded in thigh. mode, ate;
Santa Cruz. LlIzOn, Company C. Thirty.fourth
United States Volunteer Infantry; Leonard Rob
inson, side. moderate; October T. Guinohatan.
Luzon, Troop b, Eleventh Regiment United
States Volunteer Cavalry; Frank ". Tracklea,
wounded in foot. Serious MARTHuR
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

The best table beverage is Heurich's Senate
This high grade beverage received prize medal
10. purity and excellence at the Paris Exposi
ton. 'Phone 63i. Arlington Bottlng Co.. for q
case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
$3.50 Skirts for

Rainy Gay Skirts o! heavy
grey cloth. Latest cut with
outside hip pocket. Deep
stitches. All the appear
aree Of expensive double
face cloth garments.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
Soc Pieces

Drummers' Samples OF
handmade Renaissance doy.
lies, etc See two big tables
near elevator. on first floor.
Art necdlework bargains are
here adj infinitum.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
$500 Rockers for

Choice Of cas and mahog-
any finish; saddler and Cob
bier Sests. Only 81. 80 for
usual $50 Norris Chairs.
with reversible Velour cush-
ions. On fourth floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
sI.OO Damask,

Warranted all pure linen,
satin finish, full 70 inches
wide; best of table linen, at
69c yard. Only s1-19 dozen
for the napkins.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
$500 Rugs for

Smyrna Rugs. 3x5 feet. for
only 4.9s.- largest. 9x12.
only S1.@. Those 6x9 are
feet, are only $3.50 On
fourth flor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
$l.6 Curtains,

Brussels effect Lace Cur
taiDs. full, GO inches wide.
9ec pair. Only Sc for cur
tain pole and Trimmings.
79c for 81 curtain stretchers.
Fourth floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
SI.5O Heaters,

Cylinder Gas Heaters.
with finch drum. Only
s2-25 for rsral 80 gas radia-
tors, asith four tubes. S3.4i
for MILLER and Brook.
lyn" oil heaters.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
S. POrtieres,

Silk finished Tapestry Por-
there's, in art designs and
colorings. finished with
heavy fringe, 50 a pair.
Only Coo for the tapestry
table covers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
Csc Underwear,

Ladies and Children-s Csc
Quality Ribbed Vests and
Pants; ribbed, glove-fitting
garments. warmly tleeced.
A big table full. All sizes
here tomorrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
SI.5O Umbrellas,

Never splitting GLORIA"
Silk Umbrellas, with han
dies making them look
worth s.. They actually
are handles belonging to IS
umbrellas.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
Csc Underwear,

Vests ard Pants. Superior
half-wool garments. Sec
onds." with slight defects.
but not to. seriously affect
appearance or wear. All size
for tomorrow's early visi-
tors.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
IOc Glassware,

Imitation Cut Glass
Bowls, Pitchers, Goblets,
Tumblers. Jelly Dishes,
Mugs. Spoon Holders, etc.
Inferior pieces are &C. This
is superior Zoe glassware at
&c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
Soc Garments for

Choice of Flsnnclette Tn
derskirts. with ruffle and
esealloped edge; Knit Skirt,
in black ard colors; Flan-
nelette Gowns, with yoke
back and front; braid
trimmed collar.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
6Oc Flannels for

4oc yard for Coo quality
Atwood French Flannels. in
all the new colors. Only
e3c yard for best s1.25 polka
dot fiannels. Second floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
81 Corsets for

The new straight front
Corsets. Can be offered at
soc. but the makers name
must not be advertised.
fou'll rscognize popular 81
Corssts at soc.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
Sl.50 Comforts for

Covered with best quality
Silkoline, in art designs and
colors. Filled with lami-
mated cotton-made in one
large sheet, and guaranteed
not ito gather.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
81 Garments for

Atwood Eiderdown Dress.
ing Sacques, with silk mil.
itary fastenings. Kimona
Dressing Sacques: Atwood
Knit Skirts; Saline Skirts in
black and colors.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
sI.E Silks for

Jas. McCreery Co.'S Black
Satin Surah and White Ben
galine Silk. From the late
great trade sale in New
York. Best OF s1.25 silk
at SOC.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
l24c Innings for

Percaline, in fast black
and all colors. only SC yard
Only Sc yard for Ice quality
"Glitter Silk" Innings.
Second floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

CoIored Tsffeta Silks. SOC
yard for Csc quality. &c
yard for q quality. and all
best shades for street and
evening wear. On second
floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21
ARRIVAL OF THE SHERMAN.
List of Passengers Brought From
Manila by the Transport.

Adtutant General corbin yesterday re-
ceived the following message from General
Shafter:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-21

Atwood and silk and wool
Suitings for ladies, misses,
and children's autumn
Dresses importers rem
nants-odd pieces. A table
full on second floor.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-07-02
BUTCHEREQ HIM.
Continued from Page ~

to do more in the way OF military prepara-
tions to this end than has been done. ana
consequently no further reinforcements
have been ordered to Taku. There Is mych
doubt here as to the suff1ciency of the
force now there to undertake the work.
Admiral kempff yesterday reported that
1900 men Of all arms were ashore, with
out stating definitely where they were. 1t
is not known whether or not the second
expedition directed against Pekin has yet
started from Taku or Tien Tsin. In this
state of ignorance as to the military situ-
alton it is not possible to act intelligent1y
from Washington in the direction Of adding
to our naval and military strength beyond
the steamers marines and regular soldiers
and others for China. 1t would seem that
to accomplish work some kind of an un-
derstanding must be reached among the
powers beyond the vague understanding
under which they are now acting. This
government has not regarded the situa-
ton grave enough to demand the assem-
bling of congress in extra session to declare
war, and it is possible that the dispatch
of more reinforcements to China from
Manila and the United States may not re
quire congressional action as long as the
object is strictly to- succor Americans In
distress and danger.
While there was no formal cabinet cOun-
Gil today, Secretary Hay had at various
times with him various members of the
| cabinet for the discussion Of the situation
in China 1t was learned that no policy
was determined upon. Minister WI said
( that he had not received any dispatches
| today from any part Of China.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-07-02
HEROISM REWARDED.
Captain Becker, in Manila, Presented
With Silver Urn.

Manila. May N.-(correspondence of AS
manding the Quartermaster's launch Seat
tie, lying In Manila bay, has been presented
with a silver coffee urn in commemoration
of his rescue of several officers and men
Of Company G Of the Thirty-second volun-
teer infantry.
On December 10 last a gale was blowing
on Manila bay, and a lighter in tow of the
Seattle was caught in the storm between
Orani and Manila. On board the lighter
were Colonel Craig, Captain Craven, GUAR
termaSter Captain Rumbolt, Lieutenant
Williams Foote and Al soldiers of Company
G. The lighter was loaded deep with regi-
mental property and stores and made a
heavy tow for the Seattle. Soon the seams
of the lighter opened with the straining
She began to fill and the men on board
were soon waist deep in water. They threw
the cargo overheard, but the lighter began
slowly to sink. A heavy sea was running.
When Captain Becker brought the Seattle
near to the lighter in order to save those
on board the tow line connecting the two
boats got entangled in the launch's pro-
peller and she became helpless. The lighter
began to sink rapidly. and to save the lives
of those on board Captain Zecker dove over
the side Of his boat and with q knife began
cutting away the snarled tow line. This
was dangerous work under the overhang-
ing stern of q tossing and rolling steam
10 unch. Three times the captain tackled
the lob The last time they hauled 9lm
ON board exhausted and unconscious. pul
he had cleared tho screw. The Seattle came
alongside the lighter and over 6O hves were
saved.