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REVIEWING THE YEAR.
The Bethel Literary Calls for NJ
Manual Trimming for COIared Pm.

The Bethel Literary Calls for More
Manual Training for ColOred Pupils.
The Bethel Literary held closing exercises
last night, large audience being present.
Prof. j. w. Cromwell read an Interesting
resume of the years work, showing that
the society had listened to and discussed
during the year twenty-eight papers con-
corning variety of subjects. The largest
audience in the fifteen years history Of
the society assembled in March to listen to
the words of wisdom of Prof Booker T,
Washington. President E. A. Clarke gave
a graphic and somewhat humorous account
of the trials of the president Of the society
to provide a satisfactory program He
outlined a course for the future Of what he
termed the New Bethel" Mrs. Clarke
furnished music. The old officers were re-
elected. Resolutions were offered by Prof
l.. NJ. Hershaw calling upon the school
board, the District of Columbia Commits
sioners and Congress to provide a complete
system Of manual training in the public
schools and providing for the appointment
of committee to urge the matter upon the
proper authorities. The resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
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MIR. Hainer's Suggestion.
Mr. Hainer Of Nebraska, a member of the
&C mmtttee, said it would be possible. undel
the proposed amendment, to establish g
one-room private school in every square
and thus prevent absolutely the granting
of new licenses in that square. 1t would
thus be possible to prevent the establish
ment Of new saloons.
Mr.. Wilbur F. Crafts said this bill is
merely an effort to make the enforcement
of the law clear, and to prevent Congress
from being held in contempt by those 1t In
tended to restrain. He held that the exist
Ing District liquor law is milder thar
recent legislation on the same subject in
New York, Indiana and Texas. He Their
proceeded to read voluminous statistics
showing the increase Of the liquor traffic.
Other Amendments Proposed.
Other amendments to the bill, suggested
by Mr.. Ewin, were as follows:
Amend section ID so as to provide THAT
after second conviction no license shall
thereafter be granted to said party nor to
any person for continuing the business of
such twice-convicted licensees at the place
or places where such violations occurred
or elsewhere"
Amend section II so that persons giving
testimony against violators of the liquor
law shall not be punished for aiding and
abetting' the violation.
Amend section ID so as to read. THAT
prosecutions for violations of the pro-
visions of this act shall be on information
filed in the Police Court by the attorney
Of the District of Columbia or any of his
assistants duly authorized to act for him.
and said attorney or his assistants shall
file such information upon the presentation
to him or his assistants of sworn informa-
ton of two witnesses that the law has
been violated"
Amend section 10 by striking out
the words under sixteen years of age
also by striking out the words. PRO
vided. That the excise board may, In Its
discretion. permit the playing OF such
games, except cards, in duly licensed
plae es," and inserting instead the words
"or in any adjoining ROOM" also by strik-
ing out the word further after pro
vided" next following, so that the section
as amended shall read:
That no licensee under a bar room IL
cense shall employ, or permit to be en-
plcyed, or allow any female or minor or
person convicted Of crime, to sell, give,
furnish or distribute any Intoxicating
drinks or any admixture thereon, ale. VINE,
or beer, to any person or persons, nor per-
nit the playing of 4,ooip or billiards. or
other games in the room where such
liquors are sold or in any adjoining room
Provided, That no 4icehsee in any place
shall knowingly selIbor Permit to be sold
In his establishment any Intoxicating liquor
OF any kind to any Epersqn u1aer the age
of twenty-one years., under the penalty,
upon due conviction thereof, of FORGETTING
such license. and no person so forfeiting
his license shall again! be sgranted license
for the term of two years.
Among those present at the a nearing were
MIS-. Clinton Smith,, Mrs, waiter BroWh'
Mrs. Catlin, Mr.. Albert E, Shoemaker, Mr..
James G.. Suter.
Rev. Dr.. Power also briefly addressed
the committee in favor OF the amendments
to the present law.
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A WEALTHY TRIBE.
The Osages Looking After Their Bust
Affairs.

A delegation of Usage Indians, consist
ing of James Bigheart, governor of the
nation: Peter Bighcart, ex-chief: Black
Dog ex-chief; Thomas Moser, national
secretary of the nation, together with
United States Commissioner w. ]. Hous-
ton. called on Secretary Smith at the In
terror Department yesterday and Were
given a hearing in regard to the condition
of their tribal funds and accounts. This
tribe is one of the richest in the United
States. having s1O.OOO.OOO on deposit in the
treasury at per cent per annrm, and pos
sessing 100000 acres of good land in Okla
homa- They desire careful review of
their annuity roster to purge IL of names
Illegally registered, and also want to know
precisely how much interest has accrued
on their funds In the treasury. The Secre-
tary assured them their requests should be
attended to- promptly.
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Yellow Fever in Cuba.

The marine hospital service has received
reports indicating severe outbreaks of yell
low fever In Rio Janero and in Cuba this
season. DR.. Caminero, United States san
itary inspector at Santiago de Cuba, an
nounces that the yellow fever caused forty
deaths there for the week ended April H.
Reports are not very encouraging from
other cities. In Santa Clara several ma
tive Cubans and two negroes died from
the disease. The negroes death attracted
much medical attention, as 1t has been as
serted that the colored race In Cuba en-
1oyed immunity from this disease.
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COMMITTED SUICIDE.
John s. Latimer Took Laudanum in
the Smithsonian GrOunds


Park Watchman Dillon, in making his
rounds through the Smithsonian grounds
shortly after o'clock last evening, dis
covered man lying on the grass beside
one of the benches, apparently in great
agony. A small empty bottle, labeled
laudanum. plainly explained the situatio
and 1t was the work of a few moments to
summon the first precinct patrol wagon
and remove the unfortunate man to the
Emergency Hospital. At that institution
the entire house staff endeavored to over
come the effects of the drug, but were un-
successful, and death occurred shortly af-
ter o'clock.
From papers found in the pockets of the
clothing 1t was learned that the suicide
was John s. Latimer Of Broomes Island.
Md. He had evidently come to this CITY
several weeks ago looking for work, and
becoming disheartened decided to end his
life. He also had with him q photograph
Of young lady. inscribed Miss NJ A. Ow-
ings. Mount Hormony. Nd" and an en-
velope addressed to Mrs. Mary L. Latimer.
ST. Leonard, Md. An effort was made to.
day to communicate with the relatives of
the deceased.
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Army Orders.

Capt. A. H. Appel assistant surgeon.
has been relieved from duty as attending
surgeon at Chicago.
Lieut. Oscar l. Straub, fifth artillery, has
been granted leave of absence for three
months.
Lieut. Clarence E. Lang. second artil-
lery, has been granted an extension Of
leave of absence for one month on account
of sickness, at the expiration of which per-
iod he will be again examined to determine
his mental and physical fitness for active
service In the army. His application for
retirement is still In abeyanSs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-29
Window screen frames, GSc

These you make up yourself-Or rather
put on the screen-which is very easy.
We sell you the screen.
Many folks like certain sorts of screens
which are not sold ready made. Or some
times the windows a peculiar shape.
In this Gaze We make screens to order
send a man up, who takes measures and
submits you an estimate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-29
.2g It. garden hose. SE.Eo

complete. with patent nozzle which
throws solid or sprayed stream, and
couplings. Others ask much. more for
s.m. hose. We sell better quality for a
little mere.
With every % #. section Of hose we
give free a hose holder. We send for,
repair and return your old hose for &c.
Hose Reels, 75c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-29
Rear AdmirnI Norton Detnched.

Rear Admiral Norton, who has Just re-
turned to the United States from Monte
video on the Newark was today by a for
NAL order relieved from the command of
the South Atlantic station and ordered
home under a months leave. Commander
NJ. z. Mackenzie has been detached from
duty as naval inspector of the sixth (New
Orleans) lighthouse district and ordered ia
a course of study at the War College,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-29
H2=incf1 lawn mower, So

"A mower fully Guaranteed-easy running
AMI very durable.
4 better grade for $3.50. You can save
the cost of a mower in q single season.
We send for. sharpen and return your
old mower for S1-putting it in thorough
repair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-29
SCreemsg

-y0I can screen tie doors and windows
at your house at the least possible ex-
pense, il you buy the screens here. Screen
dp"rs. 7Jc.
complete, with spring hinge, hook and
ey. and knob. Easily put up-scrcws are
also furnished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-29
Adj. window screens, loc.

lowest priced window screen made, AMI
yet 1t Is finished well enough for the finest
room. VIII fit any ordinary size window.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-29
Poultry netting.

45c hundred square feet, in full rolls
of 100 running feet
co. hundred square feet for less than
a roll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-29
. dollar gas stove

-docSn't amount to mUch when you speak
Of il. but you'll be surprised how fine
stove We sell at this price. Has two
burners and Is full nickel plated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-29
Government Receipts.

Government Receipts.
National bank notes received today for
redemption, s359,9JO. Government receipts
From internal revenue, s31s564; customs,
S513,359; miscellaneous, $25.7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-29
TIE best cream freeZers

the most rapid and the ones having
all the best points are the Blizzard
Arctic and Gem"
3-It Blizzard or Arctic" S1.35.
4-qt. Gem, S1.9J each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-29

gress should make the law so plain that the
changing administrations of prosecuting at
torneys would not affect its enforcement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-29
Garden Tools

Rakes, Doc; Spades and Shovels, 40
Hoes, zoe.
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The Sixth Section.

law amended 50 as to read as follows:
That every place where distilled malt or
fermented wines, liquors or cordials are
sold in quantities as prescribed for retail
dealers by section 3244, Revised Statutes
of the United Sta ties, to be drunk upon the
premises, CT in quantities less than one
pint. whether to be drunk on the premises
or not, shall be regarded as a bar room"
AS the law row stands dealer can sell
liquor in bottles holding less than half pint
without regard to any other requirements
of the law. 1t would be possible to conduct
an establishment for the sale of such pack
ages without psying any license.
The Limit of Distance.
''Why, 1t seems to me you could drive
horse and wagon through this law" said
Chairman Morse. Il never saw anything
like it."
Col. Jno. F. Vinal wanted section 1G
amended so as to strike out the words "be-
tween the nearest entrance to each by the
shortest course of travel and inserting the
words by the shortest liae;" also by strik-
ing out the words at the date of the said
act Or where they occur, so that the Sec
ton as amended shall read:
THAT license for any of the purposes
specified in any section Of said act shall not
be granted to any person to conduct such
business within 400 feet of public school
house. private school, or house of religious
WorSLlp, measured DS TIE shortest line be-
tween such place of business and any
school house, private school, or house of
religious worship, except in such places of
business as were located and licensed pre-
vfOuS to the erection OR occupation of such
school house, private school, or place of
religious worship"
Col. Vinal said the public schools and
churches are menaced by the possibility of
saloons next door to them. He said 1t would
be surprising to see some of the plans SUBJ
mitted to the excise board showing the zig
gag lines followed in order to make out the
required 400 feet.
Mr.. Ewin added the suggestion that Con-
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-01-09

on the grounds of that organization.
The illinois building has not been dis
posed Of, but vii, probably BIO sold.
Tho Mlssach, sctts building hes
already boon pr" Sc nted by the oommis-
sionors to tho Atlanta ohapter OF the
Daughters OF tho American Rovolu-
tion. Tho property agent of tho Tx
position company has already begun to
gather scattered furniture and miscol-
laneous movable property to places Of
safety, and u salvage company has bsen
organized with Mr.. L. B. Neal, prssi-
dent OF one OF tho Atlanta banks, at it's
head. mir. Inman, chairman OF the
finance committee, said the Exposition,
when all the debts are paid will have
cost Atlanta about 5000 900, or less than
10 per cent. OF the money expended on
the fair. This includes the original
stock gu Inscription and the appropria-
tion Of tho city. This result 10 regarded
as very satisfactory. 1T Is estimated
that tho Immediate bontit to Atlanta
In money expended thero by Exposition
visitors amounts to SIS, 900, 900, and that
the ultimate bonents to the oity and
tho cotton States are immeasurably
beyond this or any other conservative
hguro that could be made.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-01-09

Tho vexed question of conjugal
obedience was settled by Spurgeon in a
way. In an address at
the marriage OF the daughter of o
friend he spoke thus TO The bride about
her future lord: LET him be- tho
head, and do you DO the neck, and turn
him which way you please"
Tomato plants havo boon grated
on potato plants In England, giving o
crop Of tomatoes above ground ana Of
potatoes below. Potatoes grated on
tomatoes have produced flowers and
q few tybers.
-Remembor the poor; prayers and
kind wishes are good, but they will not
servo instead OF fuel and food. Tho
Bible has somo practical rc marks on
charity that stops short OF actual Civ
lag.
In Mexico aud also In Siam, Judge,
jury and lawyers all smoke in court, II
they wish to, whilo . case is being
tried. Even the prisoner is not de-
prived OF his cigsr or cigarette.
In Sumatra tho leaves Of the coffee
plant are used for making tea which
has the essential properties OF both tea
and coffee, rosembllng both In taste
and smell.
--" That lawyer you recommend" I'd
is not man OF his word" Why
not ?" HE told me could talk freely
to him, and look at the bill he's sen,
mo !"
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-01-09

MARRYING IN HAsTE.--The st. Louis
Globe Democrat says that marriage,
romantic in the extreme, was solemiz-
ed recently In the Office OF tho county
clerk, Glasgow, Ky. The groom and
bridc had never 30 much as heard of
tho othor's existence until tho other
day, and met for the first time when
they wero brought face to faco in the
county clerks Office and introduced by
mutual friend preparatory to the ap-
plication for license. The groom Is
John Underwood, prosperous farmer
near Temple Hill and sixty five years
old. The bride Was Mrs. Martha j.
Turner, widow, twonty-fours years
old, who came from South Carolina
two months ago. The mutual friend
pictured to the groom the virtues and
|cxcellencies OF tho young widow, and
to hor he recltcd tho sterling worth
and good qualities OF the farmer. Com
missioned by the latter with proposi-
tion OF marriage, he returned with an
acceptance from the widow. Thay set
eyes upon each other at 1:30 O'Clock.
and at l:45 o'clock local minister
had pronounced them husband and
wife.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-01-09

say, but 1t adds ono moro to tho list
of newly discovered phosphate with
which our rock has to compete.
Under the circumstance, T doena ii
my duty to urge upon the Board snd
tho Legislature tho question of o re-
ductlon In royalty charged by the
State. Ono Of tho largest ana most
substantial companies has absolutely
suspended work because IL 10 impos-
sible to continue. The other COM
panies are going on on very much
reduced scale Of operations, and IL 10
simply q question OF time whom they
too will have to suspsnd unloss thero
is an improvement In tho phosphate
market. The State then will be de-
prived OF all Its royalty, and not only
that, but tho industry will receive such
a black eye that 1t will bo yory hard to
revive 1t again.
Under these circumstances I do not
hesitate to express tho opinion that
the interest Of tho State will DO best
subserved by reducing the royalty to
rs cents a ton until such time 90 the
market shall improve and o higher
royalty could be paid. Al present 1t
is impossible to predict how long the
companies now mining will DO able to
continue their operation. 1t would be
the wise policy on tho part OF tho State
to mako this reduction and enable
them to continue.
1t Is matter of great regret that no
brighter report can bo made than that
which has been submitted, but tho
facts must be stated 40 they are, and
these are the facts. Tho depressed
condition OF the phosphate trade has
boon known for several years 1t sooms
now to havo reach o climax.
Respectfully submitted,
A. W. JONES,
Phosphate Inspector.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-01-09

na1ne upon their course OF proosdure.
There 10 0100, 900 available for expengee
under the Act creating the body. A
good part Of this will be expended Ia
the esslaries Of the commissioners which
| Will DO commemorate with the station
and tho inaportsnoe Of the work involv-
od, except In tho case of an official
IKE Juotioe Brewer, already holding o
governaent position.
The policy which the commission
will adopt 10 being awaited with much
interest by those concerned. Tho Act
makes tho eenmlssion Independent Of
the State Department.
4onae Of tho International authorities
say that even tho evidence 10 be Of
feredA by the State Department will
have tho same weight and treatment
and No moro as the evidence coming
from other seuroeB, no 1t Is pointed out
tkat the oonamiesion will not prejudice
the case by assuming the correctness
OF the attitude Of the State Depart.
ment.
On She part OF Great Britain there is
growing impression In Official quar-
ters % that ne indirect participation in the
work OF the commission will be secur-
cd. The British attitude of late has
boon favorable to an Investigation by
tho United States Of the basis of the
British claims, for It 10 felt that the
inquiry had boon OK parte up to the
tino OF the action OF Congress.
There was good reason to believe
whom the commission was fret pro-
posod that Great Britain would not
recognize IL, and might take offense at
Its creation. But this feeling has
changed until tho preseat indication 10
that tho British will not be averse to
establishing before such a body the
rights which Lord Salisbury stated to
DO incontestible. This may not ba done
by direct appearance before tho COM
mission but by tho submission OF the
British case In response to the wishes
OF tho communication conveyed through
Secretary Othay. BY such a procedure
the British Foreign Office would be
giving no recognition to the jurisdic-
tion Of the commission and yet would
secure & hearing OF its case.
On tho part OF Spain it is known
that no objection will be raised to the
fulloet examination OF the Spanish
archives. Mr.. Olney has not yet re-
quested that 1uch an examination be
allowed, but he ia assured of favor
able anower in case O. request is sub
mitted. In this connection it is said
that the recent reports from Europe Of
an understanding between Great Bri-
tain, Spain and other countries for
joint action against tho Monroe Doc
trino tg not warranted at least so far
as Spain 10 concerned. The Spanish
archives arc treasury OF information,
not only 40 to Venezuela but 81 to ali
the South and Central American coun-
tries, tho most Of them having been
Spanish dependencies. AS result of
this, Spain 10 frequently asked to ar
bitrate boundary disputes between
these countries. At the present timo
Spain has on hand one OF these arbi-
trations involving tho boundary OF
Ecuador.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-01-09
THE LIGHTS TURNED OFF.
Final Scenes OF tho Atlanta Exposi
tiOn,


The final day Of tho Atlanta Exposi-
tion opened with Il clear sky. During
tho early morning tho temperature
was very low, but after the sun roso the
weather moderated rapidly and the cars
to the exposition were all filled The
grounds wore filled witch people. In
the buildings many OF tho exhibitors
had small harvest in tho sale Of
souvenirs, whilo the Chinese village
auctiOned off t' bric-ab brac. The cx-
hibits were all in good shape and wero
not disturbed until after dark. During
the afternoon, the camels and donkeys
Of Cairo street wore driven out but
most Of tho places on the Midway were
wide open and doing II good business.
Although the crowd was one OF the
largest during, DECEMBER, there was
no ceremonial. Ehore had been 80
much Of ceremony heretofore that II
was determined to let tho last day be q
FREQ and easy affair, so that the visi.
tors might mako the best Of their timo
in seeing the exhibits.
Al dark camo on the beautiful illu-
minatiOn was given and the electric
fountain for the last time displayed It's
charms. Although there was q large
crowd, the best Of order prevail.
ed and everybody seemed to be in q
good humor. The directors held a
meeting at 4 o'clock and transacted
business Of somo Importance, mainly
directed toward fire and police protcc.
tlon for the grounds and buildings
At 8:lO, o force of experts began pack.
ing up tho pictures in the art gallery
and at the same time similar work
was begun on the government exhIbite
in the mines and forestry building. II
is expected that tho work of packing
and shipping exhibits in the govern
mentbuidingiwill proceed rapidly. In
the manufacturers building, the
foreign exhibitors will attempt to dis.
pose OF their wares as far as possible
before packing up, In the transporta,
tion building, Capt. E. l.. Tyler, cI, iei
Of transportation, will have an Off &c
and look after the removal OF exhibits.
BY resolution Of the board of directors
all salaries and wages coased at,night
but the president was empowered ia
mako new contracts for such limited
help a. may be necessary to wind up
tho affairs Of tho company. One turn
stilo In the'nnain entrance will be left
open, but an admission fec will bs
charged to keep out stragglers who
| would Interfere With tho exhibitors In
packing their goods.
| Tho Pennsylvania building will bs
formally tGrned over TO- tho Piedmon,
Driving club by Mr.. ,Keenan very aoon
The New York State building will also
pass into the hands OF the club, both O
lthese structures having been erected
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-01-09

In tho annual report of the instit,r~
ION for the Doaf, Dumb and the Blind
there occurs this interesting state
mcnt: Ono Of the special reports of
tho United States census gives $3.50 ss
the average ANIMAL expenses per cap
ita OF all schools for the blind In the
United States. A receat report Of one
OF the schools for the deaf gives S245. .95
as the average per capita for support
in twenty-three schools for the deaf.
Our per capita for the past year has
been $130.07."