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ALEXANDRIA.
Reported for The EVENING STIR.

Reported for The EVENING STIR
The GAS QUEsTIoN.-The time is near at
which the city council must determine the
question Of the continuance of the experiment
of supplying oil-gas from the city works here.
II il understood that the ioil-gas contractors
will not attempt to force the city to use their
gas making methods unless the gas is proven
to be entirely satisfactory but they say that
the only two qualities which they guaranteed
were better light and less eost of manufacture
than the coal-gas. In both these respects they
claim that their plant has been a success. The
superintendent Of the works does not think,
however, that the experiments here have
shown the oil-gas to be cheaper than the coal
gas
An ASSIGNMENT WITH WASHINGTON CREDIT
oRs--Mr. W. ID. Hudson, who carries on the
drug business on King, near Fayette street. has
made an assignment to cover $4,000 indebted
ness. Among the unpreferred creditors named
Messrs- j. L. Barbour d Son, of Washington.
Mr.. s. H. Lunt is the trustee and the assets
consist Of a stock of goods.
NorEs.-The public schools will close next
Friday until after the Christmas holidays-
Intelligence has been received here of the
death in New York of Samuel r. Adams, former
ly dry goods merchant here.--Judge Stuart
has made an order allowing the transfer of the
location Of Ed. Quinn's liquor license.-The
cards are out for the wedding of Mr.. A. W.
kintz, Of this city. well known In Washington,
and Miss Mollie, daughter Of State Senator Nc
Donald, of Northumberland county, va
The Christian association will give Mr.. Hatch,
their new secretary. reception Tonight
The corporation court will resume its December
term tomorrow.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

ALBAUoH's OPERA HoUsE.-verdi's tuneful
"Trovatore" was given in fragmentary way
at Albaugh's last night by Miss Clara Louise
Kelloggs opera company. The audience was
largely composed of those friendly to the
famous cantatrice and the applause was gener-
Gus. The other principals we're new to this
city. and of these the work Of Miss Louise
Meisslingsr as Azuce7ad was the most salts
factory. Her voice is of good range, power
and fexibility, though with some unpleasantly
strident tones. and she acts with intelligence
and force. Herr Labatt, the Ndnrico, created
the only genuine enthusiasm of the evening.
The encore of his ID q,aelo pird being en-
phatic and sincere. Mr.. w. H. Lee, the Count
al Lama. discovered pleasing baritone which
he handled with considerable skill. The
chorus and orchestra did good work. Tonight
1.-The Bohemian Girl" will be rendered.
NATIONAL THEATER.-No better evidence of
the popularity of Sheridans famous comedy,
The Rivals" is needed than the fact that there
was fair audience at the National last even
ing, notwithstanding the awful weather Its
many good hits were also duly appreciated as
the salient points were received by those pres
ent
The JOHNS HUBBARD CONCERT takes place
at Congregational church tonight.
KERNAN's THEATER,-Scheffer 4 Blakely's
specially company present a varied and enjoy
able bill of fare for the amusement Of the
patrons Of this house this week. Jno. Ker-
nell. the well-known Irish impersonator. ia a
member of the company. which also includes
several other favorites in laughable and clever
acts
GLOBE THEArER.-Lovers of variety will find
at this house this week an entertaining assort-
ment of feature including Fox and Ward. the
eccentric comedians; Harry and Flora Blake.
an English couple who make a great deal of
fun; the Brilliant Quartette, Wilson, the ventril-
oquist; the favorite Grieves and Joe Miller.
Harris BIJoU THKATER.-Miss Ada Gilman,
a soubrette new to Washington, supported by
company of unusual merit. appeared at this
house last night in the musical farce ''Bub-
bling Over" Miss Gilman appeared in a
triple role and won hearty applause. The
singing of Ida Lillian Abrams was one of the
best features of the entertainment and was
thoroughly enioyed by the audience
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SOCIAL MATTERS.
Successful Teas Yesterday - Personal
Mention.

The tea parties given yesterday afternoon
were great successes, notwithstanding the fall
ing weather. Mrs. and Miss Phoenix had their
pleasant parlors filled with guests. Mrs.
Ph1nix wore . dress Of black silk draped in
black lace; Miss Phoenix wore q becoming
toilet OF white brocade. Mrs. Hazen, who as
sisted to entertain the guests, was In white
china crepe and black gloves, q diamond cross
showing in the pointed opening Of the bodice.
Miss smith, in black silk; Miss Clementine
Smith. in gray faille; Miss Nellie Biddle, in
crimson silk; Miss Janin. in black velvet and
lace; Mrs. Mason, in black silk; Mrs. John
Rodgers, black satin draped in black lace, and
Miss Julie Edie, in pink silk with lace tablier,
room. Mrs. william Hill, in French
dress Of blue crepe, presided over
the tea table in the dining room. Among the
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Mclean. Mrs. John
ton, Mrs. Langhorne. Mr.. and Mrs. Holiday,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hopkins, the Misses Hurst,
the Misses Horsey, Mr. Horsey, Admiral and
Mrs. Crosby, Mr.. Lloyd Brice, DIR. and Mrs.
Kindlebergsr, Capt and Mrs Bugher, Commo-
dore and Mrs Harmony, Mrs. Hornsby, Miss
May Kennedy. Mr.. and Mrs. Allan MacLane.
Gen. Robertson, Lieut. Robertson, Mrs. Neill,
Miss Courtwright, Mrs. Condit Smith, the
Misses Condit Smith, Mrs. Audenreid, and the
Misses Macomb.
Mrs. N. s. Lincoln had about the same guests
at her tea as were entertained by Mrs. Phoenix.
She wore a tea gown of green plush, open over
a front of pink silk, and jabot of Irish point
lace. Mrs. John P. Jackson, the guest Of honor,
wore black velvet, point lace and diamonds.
Miss Jackson wore Josephine dress Of blue
gauze. Mrs. NewbOld, who presided at the tea
table. wore white silk, and Miss Shepherd, who
poured chocolate, wore a toilet composed Of
black and white silk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Field, who have been the
guests Of Commodore and Mrs. Harmony for
the past fortnight, have returned to their home
on the Hudson.
Mrs. N. Gotlieb (nes Augenstein), of New
York, is back in the city to spend the holidays
with her friends.
MIR. and Mrs. W. T. Hildrup left for New York
yesterday To attend Nine. di Cesnola's recep-
ton and the Inauguration ceremonies Of the
new building of the Metropolitan museum Of
art and the private view of their collections.
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WANTED-ROOMS.

WANTED-UNFURNISHE ROOM WITH BOARD
w part of the time; moderate price best Of refer
ence. Address BOARD, Star office. it
WANTED-ON JANUARY /, THREE OR -FOUR
w unfinished Rooms heat and gas for Light house,
keeping in northwest Address, with particulars II.
A. B., Star Office. dl5-3ts
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ROOMS FOR LIGHT
w housekeeping: any part of the city; also fur
nished Rooms, well heated can rent soon. See US.
WANTED-SAvE PART OF YOUR RENT BY
w renting out q room two. We have customers
for desirable rooms in desirable localities. r. p.
HUTCHINS CO.. 1921 st. NV. d15-3t
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WANTED-HELP.

Nv III. toy one sSo & isaa.s1.oa. !nssiiissns md
PIG : Sppy ff
ST.. between the hours Of 4 and O'Clock. dIS-2t
w and sood address. one competent 70 DO special
"a S.'sssS'' % Ss
WANTED woMEN !. FIRST GLASS COOKS
csv.,Ma MAZDA NgI.ss, Ma1tersss LAundres, Butler,
Any; ssn aaisf DICKS AGENCY. sis * aa@
ps s, one Without Recommendations need apply 100
.s.os 2is Sc Ssc I I'VE GIRL TO soh:L
WANTED-A SETTLED coLoRED WOMAN no
ia H9 9ash ". :: n :nd iron in ANAL family s: =
WANTED-A WHITE Girl. 10 DO GENERAL
WANTED-A GOOD WHITE COOK TO COOK
c. q. snf s.; ssd IL Sss1ips 81 family Of two
as.. Il s..s II
siS Apply s saS well
w ale. !: ,, Sncs Miss LULA LEHMAN. SsI 81; n
p ACTsy5 TR1I ls TS g
ussfsl a 81 fancy store Inquire 4os 7th St St NV
w bermaids, Nurses and LaundresssS q CITY Or
Ha e c''Gfs
WANTED-GOOD C0ACHMAN-ALsO BOY Be
Cali sssSss s'' 'iS Ss. 't ssS ana
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.LADY OF EDUC a,
sso az. :; apss. r r. Apply 1HUEE
oSh cITY 9KPEs
To WOrk ataro on
WANTED-YOUNG MEN IN SEARCH OF EN-
invited to attend meeting at the
ing 10 O'Clock fora conference the subject 1t
WANTED-TwO FIRsT-CLAss WAIST HANDS
w, 1nd two skirt hands at my new dressm aking par
WANTED-ENERaRTIC, TNTEILIGENT, YOUNG
v! and middle-aged ladies desiring employment can
81 s by
w side large cities. salary to suitable party 800
Scass Ssisrsnses supt Mig House. Log Be-. 1910.
WANTED-AN EXPERIENCED CHnD's NURSE
city ' Address Box Sta. %s ocs ss s''0
WASSTEiD.AITT oN1cgE.TWo RI RELIABLE WHITE
'PG
WANTED-A GIRL TO COOK AND DO GEN
eral housework in small family and small house
AsoAo<ohCos tcQuheu- Appiy ofoS ~. NV. ulo-ot
WANTED-DUNDORE'S EMPLOYMENT BU-
'! reau, conducted by ladies, men and women, white
and colored for all kinds Of domestic labor for District
and states, with references III M st. se29-12ws
WANTED-INDUSTRIAL AND OTHER INSUR-
anee agents can make advantageoHs arrangements
sac os
d7,6&eo6t
WANTED LEARNERS FOR PROF. CHRIST
" NER's New International Tailor System Of Dress
measure alone Patterns and materials cut and bssted
OF made one hitting required; the system taught by
Mime. 3. j. MESSER. 1903 st. NV. n3-2ms
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FOR SALE-LOTS.

FOR SALE-LOTS.
EOR sALH-A BARGAIN TO BUILD ON, FOR
home or TO sell four remaining lots on ST., bet
81 and 9Th sta ct original price, until January L.
0oc. Go and see them 1t once
d1S-3t 8. c. HILL 9Th and Z sta
EOR sALE-cHWCE LOTS ON THE HEIGHTS
WIN. p YOUNG.
d11-6t 1903 st. NV.
+ LOTS AND HOMES FOR SALE CHEAP.
Don't delay; the time IL limited
. This Company il purely Cooperative, everybody
being on equal terms. "Brookland Heights- il Etu-
ated the Brentwood road. containsabout 40 Lots
and is ~ miles from 9TH st. and New York ave, and
three fourths Of mile from the Electric Railway
by auction, to the SfOCKHOLDERs ONLY, without
reseTys Terms; oneifS5tstn essn md Snsfortie,h
planted. Money advanced to build. Payments can
celed in the event of DEATH Shares, N2S; psyments
~ per share cash and 81 monthly.
Subscription Books and Circular &c. at the ofce of
THE COOPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVEST
MENT COMPANY,
d15-3t. e29 + st. NV. third noor
EsOR sALE-BEAUTIFUL BUILDING LOT 1878,
= near New Hampshire ave. and N ct. Only q, 700;
$500 cash. Concrete street sewer, water. &c WHIT.
AKER WHITAKER, 13O7K st. di5-3t
LrOR SALE-LOTs WELL LOCATED FOR BUILD
~ ing sites and profitable investment on ColleQe
Hill Columbia Heights, Washington Heights Meridian
Hi and Lanier Heights. A. p. PARDON. 1926 ct.
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for information as to terms on which you can
secure this wonderful work.
There is no nicer Christmas present than q
bottle Of good cologne to those who like sweet
smells. II you are in search Of such goods do
not fail to visit OGRAM's drug store, 1911 Penn
sylvania avenue, where you will find large
stock Of perfumes Of all kinds, smells and
prices. His speciality is his Flowers of Flor
ence, pint Of which sells for dollar. Then,
too, he has cut-glass bottles. Of exquisite de-
signs, cologne pitchers, toilet cases, manicure
sets, smokers sets from 81 to e25. Go there
and buy and you will be happy.
1t Is not always the purchasers who make
Christmas presents. Sometimes the merchants
grow magnanimous and give their customers
gifts to make them happy and make them buy.
Here Is sample: Yesterday the GREAT Ar
LAETIc AND PACIFIC TEA Co. began to give a
handsome panel card, entitled 'Papa's Watch"
to every purchaser Of their excellent teas and
cohees. They also give an elegant pitcher, q
whisk broom holder, and other useful and
ornamental articles with every pound Of Baking
are delicious.
Cutlery Of all kinds, shapes, prices, and
styles may be found at the store Of CHAs. T.
CARTER Co., COS Pennsylvania avenue, but Il
Ia q fact that the figures run astonishinRly low
Rodgers knives are sold at Sheffield prices.
Uptown shoppers should not fail to 20 to
LUrrRELLs at the corner Of Goth street and Penn
sylvania avenue, where they win be amazed
at the large line of useful Christmas goods,
and the low prices that have been put on them.
The store il to be cleared out at q reduction
previous 10 the annual inventory and the pub
Tic should not miss the chance for bargains
that LuTrnEIL offers.
Tn. STAB does not undertake to tell ito read
ers what 10 buy this year for Christmas, but il
can tell them where TO 60 10 buy things at low
prices, places where they can buy TO their
hearts content. One Of these places i Gso.
RyNRAL's store, as 7th street, paradise Of
beautiful goods. This year there IL displayed
IN unusually attractive stock Of bronxes, ststu-
airy, sconces, chandeliers, artists outfts,
draught.msn's supplies and lamps. Such lamps,
such prices, such goods were mover betore
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EoR sAI-E-sEcoNDHAND-A LARGE ROLLING
top desk. cost ESQ, price e40: also double hat-
top desk. cost 800 price x5 also lot Of single da-
Top and other desks CHEAP two very ne ladies desks;
also leather covered revolving Office chairs pigeon
holes nle holders, Se q very ne once COULTER
glass front cost sl25. price s35 also bar and other
dist OH 9th M NJ
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Obtrusfve Advertising.

From the Boston Herald.
The amount Of money and time expended in
circular advertising must be very great 1t is
not unusual for quiet citizens of Boston to re-
ceive three or four or even more letters day
directed to them personally. which. on being
opened, prove to contain an application for
custom or q Recommendation of wares. This
used to be done with a one-cent postage stamp,
without sealing, and perhaps without address.
Now IT seems TO have penetrated the conscious
mess OF those who prepare the circulars that
such affairs are generally thrown away with
out reading; SO they seal them. put on a two
cent stamp and address them like a letter. by
which means the victim is beguiled into open-
ing them and probably provoked by the cheat
they do not good deal of expense and trouble
il wasted. And yet it will be found that the
really successful houses have nothing TO do
with this method.
The house on Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg
occupied by Gen. Lee as his headquarters dur
ing the battle. was sold Saturday by Edward
Mcpherson, executor Of the Thaddeus Stevens
estate, to q resident Of that place for S740
At Norfolk Va, VIM. 8. Wilkinson, for many
years cashier of the Bank Of Commerce, died
yesterday after brief illness of congestion of
the brain, superinduced by too close attention
to his duties
solomon and Fred stroup, father and son.
and VIM. NJ Thompson have been arrested at
Altoona. Pa, as the leaders Of a gang of coun-
terfeiters.
A. c. Owen, aged seventy-nine, of Mason
City, Iowa, challenges any man Of seventy
nine In the United States TO run him a 40 or so
rod race. and at the end Of the race. Jump up
and strike his heels together three times He
Will wager from e500 to e10,0 on the result.
Byron n. Holmes committed suicide in Balti-
more Sunday.
Mrs Katherine Schmidt the insane woman
who jumped with her two children down the
air-shaft at her home in New York last Tuesday,
died Sunday.
William OConnor has CHALLENGED Henry
Searle, Of Australia, 10 row a three-mile race
for the championship Of the world and 81 900
side, the race TO take place ON neutral waters,
to be mutually agreed upon.
Capt Mackenzie, the champion chess PLAYER.
was defeated by John s. Ryanat the Manhattan
Chess club in New York Saturday night.
The New York CddhoAc Nescs publishes a dis
patch from Rome that, contrary TO expects-
lions, the pope viii postpone the creation of
new cardinals until the March consistory, be-
cause Of disagreement with France over the
nominations.
A bourse speculator in Paris named Bex,
whose operations were confined principally 70
deslings In copper, has defaulted In the sum
Of 4oo,ooo fanss. Another failure b e.
pscts6
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


WANTED-BY A SETTLED COLORED MAN A
Call 224 D st. NV, bet. and 10 O'Clock am. It,
WANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG MAN,
can fpEssh best city reference. 1883 18th st.
WANTED-:KNOwN WHERE 10 GET PROBES
Ivy sional and plain Cooks, Laundress Mazda Nurses,
waite office attsched-st DICKS AGENCY, 6i3 7th ".
dlS-6t'
WANTED-A PLACE TO DRIVE FOR GROCER
WANTED. by A: YOUNG LADY WHO WRITES
RSzsi s'S;
Loudoun county, Va. d18-2t'
w for Cooks Chambermaid, Waitress. LAundress and
Nurses, Seamstress, Men Walters Cooks Coachmen,
Buffers. sAM'LA. COOMBs 926 + st. NV. diS-6ts
WANNS!!IE;DI. By! a CoMPETENT YOUNG EN-
erences. Address BUTLER, Star office. dist
MANIFESTATIONS FOR 1000 RELIABLE
w cooks, maids, WATERS seamstresses, housemen
seeced n t NV al dis neP
WANTED-BY A YOUNG LADY, TYPEwRITING
W GPeed 20 words per minutel, or copying after
p NJ either home OF at office. Address L. J., Star
M ANTED BY AN EXPERIENCED GROCERY
w clerk-situation; will work for small wages at
first best references W. H M, Star Office. df5-3t'
WANTED--BY A PRACTICAL MARKET GARD
den Address j. HENERY. Anacostis. D. g. di5-5t.
WANTED-FAMIIIEs. DESIRING FIRsT-CLAss
will ind them at j. B BURGESS, s3s st. NV, Room DOM
f. Orders by postal promptly attended to. dl36ts
w at 1923 P st NV, where he is prepared to fur
nsh families with good, honest aud reliable servants
viii ind Il to their advantage to cal early and
good. permanent homes. 1928 st. NV. n24-Ims
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IL. ga s:
water snd On grade, 900 feet, At lass cents. ~
:eSeo a s
g Lots on 81. se. water main in st.. from 1900 10
new gsiGs HoYses S sSutns.:. vsse ten.ns pay
Elegant Lot 2sSss. on n St, near Scott Circle.
Stable Lot near Dupont Circle e5re2 facing two
All above are free and clear and viii Be soa On terms
penty ma restored conhdence 10 tinfs1ns WITH iSS
d ass has made us the yshss q n.,i0n
saving Washington can never be anything but social
Why should Washington prove On exception TO the
capital cities Of other countrss-Paris. Berlin, Lon
The people Of this country bound to make w.sh.
worth 80 eens ton the city limits is fairly
have pfoPerty Il ri parts of the city for sale at
d15-3t Rooms 8 and 4, 1881 ST. NV
Tor sA1 E. AVE, BET. BOTH AND 2lsT
ksx HSs ss .nS ess.
n St tporsh side). adjacent to Conn. ave-. 3 lots,
dsas sy sh assS 5 S1ap S
Stand and NJ psf css each
N. u l.CU
per SO. #.
Call for December bulletin of property for sale
in the city and suburbs
HILL JOHNSTON
dl0-eoZw 1903 Penn ave.
ErOR SALE - LOTS ON NORTH CAPITOL AND
Home near new reservoir: 20 to 80 Cents foot; one
fnd cent ssS
and F sits. NV. d5-2w
EHOR SALE-BARGAIN-vERY CHEAP, LOTS
Il on 23d st, near New Hampshire ave. 10 feet each;
low price, sOc. Apply CHARLES EARLY, 603 l4th
st. NV. d5-lm
TrOR SALE-ELIGIBLE BUILDING SITES AT
Il Forest Glen, Md, from 800 up.
J.R HEREFORD,
dim 1925 st.
EoR SALE-ONLY $40 MONTHLY FOR BEAUTI-
Il ful Lots in Rosslyn, and your money refunded at
any time yOu desire: no such offer ever made before
GEO 7. HERNDON CO.. Atlantic Building MA Inn
IcOR SAIE-BEAUTIFUL SHORT CORNER LOT,
Il on 9th st. NV: 43 by SO feet deep; surrounded
by handsome new residences, near ST. Also, ten
room new House; Per cent net on investment; near
same lot Inquire OWNER, 1888 Pierce Place So Ism
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WANTED-BOARD.

WANTED-BY JANUARY 1. BOARD AND A
wv nicely furnished front room for two. ESQ. Bet.
18th st. and Conn. ave, and H and sts. prefeTed;
permanent suited L. u. Star once. d17-3t'
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-06-01
SOLID WAITE r..
Terrific Effects of q watrrspout In North
western Nebraska.

Terrific Effects Of q Waterproof In North
western Nebraska.
CBADRoS, Neb., May 2S.--A water
spout broke in Northwestern Dawes
county last night at q O'Clock Five miles
of track Is submerged on the Elkhorn,
Missouri Valley and Fremont railroad
and number of bridges washed out.
The cloud was plainly visible from
here, and it had the appearance Of roll
ing mass of black cloud, revolving like q
cart wheel, entirely different from q
cyclone cloud. A man by the name Of
Anderson was in the extreme southern
limit Of the spout, and he reports the
water coming In q solid wall ten feet
deep, carrying everything possible be-
fore II. Anderson barely escaped with
his life. This section is noted for water
spouts. The last one came three years
ago and carried the entire railroad camp
away which was then building the Elk
horn, Missouri Valley and Fremont rail-
road,
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-06-01
HE CANNOT ACCEPT II.
IN PLAIN, EVERY DAY ENoLisH
JAMES q BLAINE SAYS so.


TAsrs ls ~ Pessibsiisy q Rssdiss me-
tween ths Lssss sf fhis Lstter---re Ne
csadsdats wsuid BE 20 Bstray His
Dsss Fr'ssss, SD This Ne win uos Us.
NEW YosK, May 70. The Tribune pub
fishes the following letter addressed TO
its editor, whitelaw Reid, dated Paris,
May 17s
''Since my return to Paris from South
ern Italy on the 9Th. Inst, have learned
1(what ! did not befafe ,l1lievss that my
name may be presented to the national
soA IGNITION - candidate for the presi-
dential nomination Of the Repub-
lican party. "A single phrase Of
my letter Of Jan. 20 from Florence
(Which was decisive OF everything had
the personal power 70 decide) has been
treated by many Of my most valued
friends As not absolutely conclusive In
ultimate and possible contingencies.
Others have given their support to emf
nent gentlemen who are candidates for
the Chicago nonination--some Of whom
=
would mot, am sure, have consented
to assume that position II had desired
to represent the party in the presi-
Dental contest of 1888. II ! should now,
by speech or by silence, by commission OF
omission, permit my name, In any event,
to come before the convention, should
incur the reproach Of being uncnndid
with those who have always been candid
with me. ! speak, therefore, because !
am not willing to remain in doubtful
attitude.
Assuming that the presidential nomi-
nation could BY any possible chance be
offered TO me, Icould not accept II with
out leaving In the minds Of thousands Of
these men the impression that had not
been free from indirection, and therefore
could not accept ft.at all. Yours
very truly, jas. O. BLAME.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-06-01

"iohos aSphE"S h8 DiSnop 70 1n-
dia was decided in the Affirmative. J. M.
Thorburn was elected.
NEW York, May 2S.--In the Methodist
conference A. J. Kynnett was elected re-
cording secretary Of the Church Exten-
sion society by vote Of 334 out Of 33a
j. o. Peck and A. B. Leonard were
elected missionary secretaries; D.. J.
NJ. Reid, honorary secretary; J. L. Hurl-
but, secretary Of the Sunday school
union and tract society. DR.. Menden-
hall, OF 'Ohio, was elected editor of The
Methodist Review, j. NJ Buckley, re-
elected editor Of 1hs Christian Advo-
cate, J. NJ. Bayles edftor Of The Western
Christian Advocate, and Arthur Edwards
editor Of The Northwestern Christian Ad-
vocate.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1888-06-01
CONVICTION IN DANGER.
The Missouri River Again Encroaching
Rapidly ON the Nebraska shore.

Tho Missouri River Again Encroaching
Rapidly On the Nebraska Shore.
SIOUX CRY, Iowa, May 29.-The Mis-
souri, river hns begun its ravages here
again, and since 10 a. m. has cut fully
100 feet into the shore on the Nebraska
side, directly opposite this city. Tho
cutting was so rapid that q building
could not be moved. AT the docks two
story building owued by Nick Prisen Ii
hanging over the water and will fall be-
fore morning. II the cutting keeps up
at the same rate the entire town Of Cow
ington will be swept away in few daya
The bank there is ten or fifteen feet high,
and great masses fall into the rapid cur
rent every few minutes. Several years
ago good share Of the original town site
was engulfed, and last summer large
tract on the Iowa shore was swallowed mp.