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The Washington times., 1902-07-18
FILTRATION PLANT BIDS.
Lively Competition Anticipated Over
Work Near Soldiers Home.

From the present indications there will
be a strong competition for the contract
for the construction of the filtration
plant south of the Soldiers Home
grounds. The bids for the work viii
not be opened until August y. Never
theless up to the present time over
twenty contractors have declared their
intention TO try for the job. Bids will
be received for part or all of the work
to be done in connection with the cor
struction of the plant.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Ribbons, lie.

Lot of Plain Taffetas. Double
faced Satins. Satin Taffetas. and
Polka Dot Taffetas. in black. white.
pink, blue. red, heliotrope, etc.-3ls
and inches guaranteed all
silk-and the usual 25c and 39c
gradcs-for lie yard.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Ocean steamshin Movements.

NEW YORK. July 17.-Arrived out: La
Lorraine, from New York, at Havre;
Hohenzollern. from New York. at Ma
pies; Pennsylvania, from New York, at
Cherbourg.
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3ec Veilings, 23c.

Complete line of latest Hat and
Face Veilings. chiffon sewing silk,
Tuxedo meshes; two tone vcilings,
black with white. white with black,
plain white and black and coronation
colors. Special Green Ticket price.
23c ward.
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Big Crowd or Hand.

Tho first section bearing the First
Regiment, togethe: with the command
ing general and his stat. arrived here at
II 4. m, and there was a large crowd at
the depot awaiting the arrival OF the
boys IN b,uc.
AS the brigade band disembarked from
the train Lieut.. D. &. Macleod, the lead
er, directed that the Star Spangiod
Banner" be played, and while marching
through the town the stirring air of
"Dixie' rang through the streets CT the
old Virginia town.
The First Regiment had hardly gotten
into town when tie whistle of the engine
OF the second section. bearing the Sec
ond Regiment could be heard in the dis
tance The boys marched through the
main streets past the court house and
up to camp under command of Col. NJ.
Emmett urcll.
The first separate battalion, under
Major Arthur Brooks. occupied seven OF
the coaches of the third section Of the
special. the other two cars being taken
up with baggage. Capt. Thomas Marron
had direct supervision of the embarka-
tion of the troops and came to camp on
quartermaster of the First Battalion.
had charge OF the first section. while
Capt. E. G. Schafer looked after the
comfort of the guardsnen on the second
eactian
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Eagle and Tetress Quills II
to 90 for. ....... ......... L
Chiid's SOx, 6Ic.

Children's Tan Sox. three-fourths
size. full regular made, 4, 3. 51s.
fand 6: sold regular at 19c. Green
Ticket price. 61ac.
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l24C Vests, &c.

Ladies Swiss Ribbed Vests draw
ing tape in neck and armhole; good
value at 12lsc. Today, &c.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Virginia Extends Capital
Soldi,r Boys a Rous-
ing Welcome.
SITE CHOSEN GEORGES FARM
Weather Delightful and Prospects of
Fine Outing Are Good-No Accident
to Mar Trip of Militia From Wash
ington.
Especial to The Washington 1ime,.l


LEESBURG. Va. July 17.-Gver 1905
or more National Guardsmen of the Dis
trict OF Columbia are tonight encamped
at Georges Farm. about a mile to the
northeast of Leesburg.
The soldier boys from tic National
Capital arrived here today, and they
were welcomed with open arms by the
people Of the town who have been OK
pectantly awaiting their coming 70: the
past month or more.
The weather is delightful here, and
the prospects are that the encampment
will be as fine an outing as the boys
have ever enjoyed. No accident marred
the trip OF the boys from Washington,
although the trip CT forty miles along
the Southern roadway was rather tire
some cne.
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Statement Each Day.

In order that the commissary depart
ment NAV be enabled to properly supply
the command v ,th subsistence stores
regir entail. separate battalion. and sepa-
rate company commanders. including the
band and corps of field music. will fur
Eish the oommissary general with y
tiatement Snoring the total strength @;
their commands by companies, not later
than II o'clock a. m. each day.
There will be n parade today at the
hour specified In General orders No l3
c. S. The blouse viii not be worn.
Private Harry II. Buck. Company C.
First Battalion. is detailed for special
duty at brigade headquarters for the re-
mainder OF the encampment. lie Will
report in person 70 the commanding gen.
eral, and will be relieved OF all other
company duty except brigade parade
Under the direction Of the officer of
the main headquarters guard Sergt
NJ ~ Richard p. Clayton. Sixth BsttaI-
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Regulars in Favor.

The officers evince the right spirit
and already it is seen that the pres
ence of the regulars IN camp will tend
to stimulate interest in military mat
ters
Lieut.. ?. ". Smith. in charge of the
quar;ermaster's department, today is
sued the following circular:
Mails will arrive and depart as fol-
lows: Arrive 1890 a. m. 1929 and 6:2O
p. m. Depart $50 a. m. 1915 and $3.50
p. m. All mail viii be distributed and
collected from the Young Mems Chris
tian Association tent.
Trains to ard from Washington d.
c., as follows: From Lecsburg, week
Gay. 5,25 d. NJ. G:26 a. m, I:15 n, m.
Leg p. m, $50 p. m. Sunday. 6:26 =.
m. 6:lS D. m. $40 p. m. To Leesburg,
week days, 9:5s a. m. go 2. ~. j:5i
p NJ, s:i5 p. n, sos p. N. Sunday,
10:1i a. m. 1858 4. m. sos p. m"
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Child's Hose, &c.

Children's Fast Black Hose, double
knee. spliced heel and toe; regular
12lac value. Special at 67sc.
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Sc Laces, lac.

Valenciennes Laces and Insertion.
match sets. assorted natterns and
widths, black and white also ribbon
headings assorted widths. Green
Ticket price. 17sc yard.
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THE DISTRICT CJ)ARDSMEN
ARE IN CAMP AT LEESBURG

ion; Sergt. August kappeler. Company
D, Sixth Battalion, and Private John
Watson, Company A. Fifth Battalion,
are detailed to care for the morning and
evening gun. They will have charge OF
the Guns. carriages. and limbers at the
garrison tlag stat. and will see that they
are cleaned. oiled. and in perfect condi-
tion for firing.
Incoming mail will be received and
distributed at the Young Mems Christian
Association tent. II Will be assorted
into battalion and company lots. Ser
gcant majors of tattalions are desiS-
mated to call for the mail.
The ranking non commissioned officer
OF each separate company will apply Tor
the mail for mis- company. Mail will he
ready for distribution at 80 a. n. and
$50 p IT. and S:23 Z. N. Things have
been more quiet in camp than ever be-
fore en- the FIST d2T. and it is weary
set that sleep beneath carTass ct Camp
Ordway tonight.
Few Visitors at Camp.
There were comparatively few visi-
tors. and those who came were treated
rather had or account Of the amount OF
work. Old acquaintances made in past
years by the guardsmen were renewed.
hut it will not be until later that social
visits viii be in order.
At present everything is directed to
practical instruction. and the officers are
putting the work right up to The men.
Gc2cral Harries received aeveral letters
today from Government officials accept
ing invitations to visit Camp OTdway
-,
Saturday. Secretary Root On Sunday, and
Cen. Nelson A. Miles and Gen. Leon
ard Wood during tire coming week
1t is hoped thar the two army officers
will be able 10 witness the aeld rlaneu-
veTs. which will take place on Thurs
day o. Friday CT next week. Major
Glendie B. Young performed tae duties
OF field Officer CT the day today. and the
men of Company a. Second Battalion,
and Company :. Sixth Battalion. were
on guard duty. Capt. Z. C. Edwards
was officer OF the day for the First
Regiment. and Capt. Alexander Sum
mor CT the Second Regiment Lieut..
George Philips was in cha. ge of the
headquarters guard.
Field officers Named.
Tomorrow S. forterhouse. OF the First
Battalion, will be field officer of the
day, Major r. d. Simms, of the Fifth
Battalion. on Saturday. and Major Har-
yey, of the Sixth Battalion, on sun lay
Major Stephan. ccmpa2ding the Fourth
Battalion, will look after the guard on
Monday; Major L. u. Reichelderfer,
Second Battalion, on Tuesday; Major
Arthur Brooks, First Separate Battalion.
on Wednesday; Lieut.. Col. Burton r.
Ross, en- Thursday, and Lieut.. Col. Rich
ard A. O'Brien, on Friday. 1t will
probably fall to the lot CT Major Glen
die B. Young to be field officer OF the
day on Saturday OF next week, when
the boys return home.
The two trcors OF cavalry encamped
here took part in the dress parade this
evening. They made pretty picture as
they swept across the field toward Cen
eral Earries' tent. and as they pro-
cecded on to the parade ground to the
east CT the camp several difficult
maneuFers we're given.
Regulars in Favor.
The officers evince the right spirit.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Boys Waists, 91c.
Special Green-Ticket Values in
DOMESTICS.

One lot of Pure Linen Damask
Doylies: colored borG-rs n ZC
with fringe. Special today 16I
at - ~
% dozen Pillow Cases. good size
with wide hens: regular n TT
121sc value. Green Ticket h6I
price ~ -
One lot of heavy Muslin Sheets:
wide hens. 72xS1 size: regu- NnC
lar SOC value. Green -:-et ASl
price w
One lot of Shams-Tabie Covers,
ETC.. in special work; slight ORE
ly 5oiled: worth up to 75c. nv
Special today at ............ EO
Short lengths OF Unbleached Sheet
ing. 36 inches wide; good a Zc
heavy grade; regular Sc H@l
value. Green Ticket price -. " .
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Ribbons, Sc.

Lot of az and 4-inch Metallic and
Fancy Taffcta Ribbon and Striped
Fancy Ribbon-pure silk-and 15c
and 19c values-to go for Sc yard
today.
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Silk Skirts-some of taffeta with
net flounces. finished with four rows
silk quilting and some of moire silk;
with six rows ribbon quilling-to go
for S4.95.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Colored Troops Fare Well.

Everything Jared well with the color
ed troops rs Captain Marion came ZIP on
this train. AS the first section pulled
into the depot. Capt. L. NJ. Brett and
the officers Of troops E and F, CT the
Second Cavalry. which are encamped
here. STEPPED to the front to welcome
General Harries and the members OF his
staa were introduced to the regulars.
They rode to camp together, and later
the militia cfIicers paid a formal visit to
the cavalrymen. The two troops are en-
camped on Georges farm, just TO the
west CT the guardsmen. ard are closer
to the town. II has been a very busy
day with the boys and TO add to their
discomfort dress parade was held this
evening
Ii might be imagined that the guards
men had enough trouble with being up
half the night and working hard all day
in camp. The pitching of tents is NJ
easy task and the boys had all they
cared to attend to in this respect. For
lowing this they had 10 get their tempo
rary quarters into shane aud this kept
them at work during the entire after
noon.
1t WAS a tired aggregation that went
out On dress rarade this afternoon ana
the showing they made was cne which
could be easily cycellcd
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Dress Parade Held.

In genoa! orders 1t was announced
that there would be dress parade every
DAY 3ut the first in camp. AMI the or
der calling foc dress parade this eve
ming met with general disapproval.
Things have settled down into shape,
and TO all appearances IT looks as
though the encampment has been on for
week or more. With the hosting OF
the ias on the knoll in front of head =
quarters at noon Capt. A. p. Robbins.
the acting adjuiant general. opened up
headquarters End several camp orders
were issued. They deal in the main with
the work OF the ambulance corps In
camp. 1t is Intended TO make the WORK
of the men under Lieut.. W d. Fales
more efficient.
The order follows:
The commanding officer of :he signal
corps will detail three men each day,
beginning with today. TO report TO the
ad1utant general at the first call for
brigade parade. 4:50 p. m. One signal
flag only will be required Battalion
hospital stewards will report to Lieut..
w. d. Falcs, commanding ambulance
corps, every morning IT 9:55 O'Clock
uDtil further orders: they will wear tho
hospital corps pouch -
When the troops are at parade the
hospital stewards OF the command will
wear the hospital corps pouch and rem
der first aid in casualties until the am
bulance arrives.
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Sl.50 and 81. so Ready QQc
tO-Wear Hats to 90 for 90

Lot of Women's Ready-towear
Hats in all shapes and color effects
trimmed with quills, ribbon. and
straw effccts-Hats which readily
sold at s1.50 to s2.50-to go at SSc.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
ST and Sl.25 Polka A7c
Dot Duck Skirts fS

Sc Blue and White Polka Dot Duck
Skirts, trimmed with blue and black
braid-all full. generous widths, and
well -made-to go for 47c. Same
skirts are sold at 81 and SIPS else
where.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18

80 suits OF Broadcloth, Serges,
Venetians. Cheviots and Novelty
Fabrics. in black and all colors. in
Eton, blouse. fly-front and coat eff
fects; the most stylish effects OF
the season; thoroughly tailored;
in fact. the most perfect fitting
to be had, and which sold rapidly
at SO to s15-will be offered to-
morrow at S6.9S. Because OF the
extremely low prices at which these
suits are sold we shall have to
charge extra for any alterations
which may be needed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-07
Ho5SoN AND HUMoR.

Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson ia a brave Off
GER but partly account of the spectacular nature Of
his exploit with the Merrimac In the mouth of Santiago
harbor and partly account OF the ladies' who offered
to kiss him on his return to this country, whom It
would have been ungalan him to refuse he tickled
the National sense of humor which is great and has
been the butt of countless Jokes from the humorsts
OF the press from Maine to Mexico and from Washing
ton TO Florida. His latest feat of gaantry in two
senses, in rescung the young lady who jumped into
the Mississippi that she might be rescued being spec
tacular In It's daring, and connected with the fair SEX
again drew upon him the fire of the funny men
This time not only the professional humorists
of the pointing their jokes at Hobson the hero
but the press correspondents in many parts of the
country have an eye on him him In their minds
eye, and there is always pettcoat with Hobson on
the horizon and in these Views or visions Hobson is
after the petticoa the petticoat is after Hobson
The following from the telegraph columns of the
chicago RecordHerald show that the hero II he s not
IN fact has anyhow the reputation of being the great
est lady killer with the widest range in history Don
Juan is nowhere and Lovelace an inexperienced anna
teur:
R, Bo0mqg toro III Jay 'S is suspected that Captain
ington very often of late is going marry well known
and b beautiful E young lady who lives his city
son has during the past few months been making frequent
ladies' Her friends are whispering hngs but no fom gGs
nouneement has as yet been made
have developed remarkable ondness for 'tf hs ot a'' to
here visit every weeks always being entertained
az the home of one of the oldest and arstocrac fam
lies The beautiful young daughter of heros host might
give the pubic piece OF interesting she cared 10 do
Waco Texas, July s6--Hero Hobson has twice dur,g
5he past SIX months been in this understood
by The friends of certain lovely young lady Who leader
IN Waco most arsocrac circle that Captain Hobon does
not here his health " N0-'
Augusta Ne, July ,6-lt is rumorcd that Captain Rich.
mona feason obson is engaged marry one OF this ctys
IoVeusS dapshters lie has been here several times with
49,, Winona Mimi, July 76'The parents Of Miss Grace
Wheee thS citys lovelies and popular young lady
haye announced that their daughter present engaged
10 captain Ho6son the hero OF the Merrmac.
Portland Orc, July a6MisS Lulu Iobdel Of thiq cit
reported to be engaged to Captain Hobson hero of The
Portands smartest ~ ="
II there is any truth in all of this 1t is not wonder
that Hobson has had to apply to the surgical board for
retirement on account of trouble with his eyes Gaz
Ing on so much beauty is apt to have binding tend
ency even in the of ynxeyed hero
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-07

whether in the event the death of Of these great
leaders would be possible create successor or to hnd
one with the talents and the wide experience combined
with the nerves OF steel necessary administer the affairs OF
his important Office without endangering economic peace
II surprising that foreign newspaper should nave
an exaggerated idea Of Mr. Schwabs Mr.. Morgans I'M
portance But articles much the strain ss that OIL inc
Aegemene Zeung inrequent in American journals
There little question that the death of one OF the men
active industrial affairs would affect the stock mar
ket and might slight panic IN wan suee,
But nisooncepton of Americas economic system
granting that it is based the giant trusts TO sup
pose that it sprang like Minerva full panopled from the
head OF modern Joye Industrial conditions in America
the result of evolution accelerated no DOUBT by ne
energy and dscernment of few but still rather bearing
them eminence than brought rtion by their powers
The genius of the age is for concentration Inventions
railroads thousand and have made consooaoh
inevitable Legislation gave it its peculiar form ne men
who have proed most by the movement have been those VINO
and instead of opposing it, directed It's ch
mel Had the attempted to dam the stream they
would have been swept away and John Smith or Tom Jones
would have the millions j. Perpon Morgan made Charles
Schwab has wonderful capacity for the work allotted 10
him. So has J. P. Morgan But who had heard OF MI
Schwab except those intimately associated with him. until
years agol What there to doubt that when ne
and Mr. Morgan and Mr. Gates and Mr.. Hartman and Mr.
Hill and organizers passed from the scene there
will be others to take their places2
1t is that the economic system of the United states
has reached position that exctes both fear and asonh-
But is such precarous condition that its -
depends either for good evil upon workman or
one fnancer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-07

this country were and thoroughly American But
the A. p. A. sentiment viii be revived and will have
strong incentive to revival in this expression from
Bishop McFaul, who goes so far as to say: The
introduction alone OF the public school system Tin the
philippines) was Just for alarm" Now. there
is declaration which distinctly and unequlvocaly
antagonsm to OF the proudest institutions
Of the United States.
We do not believe for a moment that Bishop Nc
Faus position viii be approved by any respectable
element of the Catholic church. but is the expression
Of feeling that undoubtedly exists in a small party
of the church. and hysterical people of the A. P. A.
persuasion win jump at the conclusion that it Is
representative expression and that berays the pur
pose of the church wherever it may bein the Philip
pines in the United States.
For the sake Of good feeling between the American
people and the Catholic church. It is to be hoped that
other men Of Bishop 1reands view will speak out
promptly and that the patriotic citizens
who happen TO belong to the Catholic church will
promptly dlsavow this un-American expression. from
Bishop McFaul
Students of the Philippine problem and opponents
of the administrators policy should not allow them,
selves to be deceived to be diverted by this incident
1t does not affect the merits of the Philippine propos
ton and those who love the principles of the republic
In their original purity at the same time condemn
the administrations policy and Bishop McFauls
blgotry
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-07
"rHE ABYSS OF SOCIALISM,

Hon. Hilary A. Herbert. secretary of the navy drr
ing President Clevelands administration dellvered
noteworthy address at the commencement exerolses f
the University of North Carolina which ia published
in Wilshires Magazine for August 1t will be ren,er,
bered that Emperor William in n recent criticism NJ
Mr. j. Pierpont Morgan, commented upon his ienor
ance OF socialism which is pressing n problem IN
Europe, and which the kaiser thinks is also an Amer
can problem Mr. Herbert is not open to the criticism
applied to Mr. Morgan, for he has considered socialism
ana the sociaiistc movement men and of conditions
deeply In his address he gives the results of his stud
ana the reasons of his conclusions in style which
as admirable as his mastery of the subject
In this address to which he gives the title Of .Evo
luton, Political and Economic" Mr. Herbert notes rho
economic changes which going on in this country
the consolidation into single combinations OF nearly
every kind of industry clothes trusts food trusts To
pacco trusts building material trusts and trusts
trolling nearly every article used by man. The extor
ton that marches hand in hand with monopoly Is nont
ed out Then Mr. Herbert calls attention to the grow
ing tendency In Europe and In America for municina
tiles to extend their functions to operate lighting
systems street railways waterworks ETC. Against the
extortion OF the trusts. Mr.. Herbert asseverates;
The people will have relief The grave ,ues,;o, !.
whether that relief will in the form of laws thar Ia
oniEe with our Institutions will the people in thei, s,
Indignation hnaiy demand that, municipalities have akr
charge OF municipal monopolies the National government
sha take control OF and operate all those industries now in
the hands OF monopolistic corporations ii relief in ~
eialism is before u.s. ~ ''S vi So