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The Washington bee., 1896-05-23

A.. rnIia Gertrude Page, of Ivan
NII7 has been in the city for a
ho[' siyht seeing. She was the guest
FsTG Mss slo Geneva Honesty, 24IS 18th
street, n. W.
n. pomero B. Thomas is at Ivy City
D.ts summer. He is occupying the
y. iioS.."t;fll Min cottage Of Mrs. Flemings.
A. los. NJ. Greene is in Rosaryville,
Maryland.
,rss I annie Ross of Rockville, Md,
~ 1'f' The guest of Miss May Blanford of
y 70. s,reet, n. W, this week.
The entertainment given by Mrs.
,a1a Charlton at her residence No. 80
i,.t, emerson street, n. e., on Friday May
-.tb 'o5. was a grand success.
Miss Berthe Nugent and Mr.. John
r.biness. who are both well-known to
he society world are soon to be mar
red.
Miss Margaret Tate, a little Miss of
.bont seven Summers is a born eloCu-
forjst The piece entitled Onward
Marc" written by Rev. Mrs. Heard,
ofpbil Pa. was rendered with great
eject at the Nineteenth Street Baptist
Tbrrch last Sunday morning by the
little girl.
Miss Eta Countee contemplateS
,,sndinq the Summer in Westchester,
Kew York. She will be accompanied by
her sister Mrs. Augustus Henderson Of
New York, Nee Miss Pet Countee.I
Miss Ottie Brooks and Miss Minnie
Russell are two very popular young
Kisses in the Normal High School and
will no doubt come out ahead IN
their class.
The Washington bee., 1896-05-23
FOR THE ST. LOUIS CONVEN-
TION.

Captain l. D. Oliver, Excursion
A gent of the B. & o. Railroad, has
been making extensive preparations
for an Excursion of Colored Citizens
from MARYLAND to the St. Louis Ma
tional Republican Convention, to be
held Iune 10Th. All those who wish TO tt,o,
attend the National Convention VIII
niease communicate with Capt. Oliver,
at the B. & o. Central Building or w.
Calvin Chase, Editor of The BEE.
Those who have so far announced their
intention of joining the party are as
follows:
Hiram Watty,
VIM. E. Tilgam,
Conner Willis,
DIR, G.. w. Bryant,
Iohn P. Forester,
Mamie St. Clair,
Chris. Simms,
Tohn F. Praker,
VIM. E. Fletcher,
7. w. H. Riley,
ohm H. Cooper,
Fletcher Thompson,
Colonel Daniel Young,
Harry L. Cummins,
Hon. John r. Lynch,
Robert H. Terrell,
Robert H. Key,
L. c. Bailey.
The Washington bee., 1896-05-23
REDUCED RATES. TO OTTAWA
KANSAS.

Account Of German Baptist Brethren.
For this occasion the B. & o. K. r
Co., will sell round trip tickets from
Baltimore and all points on its lines
Vest Of Baltimore, for all trains May. ~,
p and p, valid for return trip thirty
Gays from date of sale, at one single
aIe for the round trip.
The B. & o. maintains a double
ealy service of through vestlbuled
express trains to Chicago, with Pull
nan Cars attached, making direct con-
lTCtlon for through trains to Ottawa.
p for OF full Information apply to nearest
b. x 0. Ticket Agent.
Ma 1t.
The Washington bee., 1896-05-23
NJ. ]. MCNAMARA.

The colored people in the section Of
200 F street, s. W., has good friend In
Mr.. NJ. !. Mcnamara, and for that rea-
SON he never fails to secure their patro'
mage.
tates TO contribute to worthy colored
institutions and enterprises.
He is a good man and the boys al
ways appreciate good treatment.
The Washington bee., 1896-05-23

FIRST T-CLASS STEAMBOAT SERV
ICE BETWEEN DETROIT AND
CLEVELAND AND CLEVE-
LAND, PUT-IN-BAY AND To-
IEDO.
The Washington bee., 1896-05-23

Secretaries Olney and Carlisle re-
Gently consented, for the first time
snce they held office, to be photo
gaphed seated at their desks. The
pictures were taken at the request OF
The LADIES HOME JOURNAL, and VIII
Be used to illustrate ex-President Har-
rSon'S article describing the workings
Gthe State Department in the July
number of that magazine.
The Washington bee., 1896-05-23

D. and c. Floating Palaces are now
running daily between Detroit and
Cleveland, and on May I will COM
nence to run daily between Cleveland,
Put-in-Bay and Toledo. If you are
travelling between the above points,
take advantage of a water trip and
save money.
Spend your vacation on the Great
Lakes. Send for illustrated pamphlet.
Address A. A. SCHANTz, G.. P. A, De-
tot, Mich.
The Washington bee., 1896-05-23

:, Bret, Harte's new story and Jerome
4. leTome's latest piece of fiction have
TTJn been secured by THE LADIES
il.,E hone JOURNAL for immediate publI-
oayl9a. OaySa.. Jerome's story is called "Regl--
sf Sao Blake. Financier and Cad, and
sketches and incident in fashionable
s.3on -ouuon society. Bret Harte calls his
%o5y The lndiscretion of Elsbeth,
.u PICTURES the romance of a young
,suleTican who falls in love with Ger
nai, Haa Princess, masquerading as dairy
The Washington bee., 1896-05-23
LOW RATES TO PITTSBURG VIA
B. & o.

The Saengerbund of North America
viii meet in Pittsburg, June Sth to 18th.
In pursuance of its usual liberal pol
jr the B. & O. R. r. will sell round
mn tickets to Pittsburg from all sta
to1s on its line, for all trains June 9th
10 Sth. valid for return trip until June
18th, at one single fare for the round
Uip.
Tickets will also be on sale at offices
dal connecting lines.
For full information address nearest
B. & Q. Agent.
M 23d-3t.
The Washington bee., 1896-05-23
LOCAL.

pNlSs Mamie Smith, L. a. sister of Miss
~, Tv.o'tfnce Smith died last Sunday and
a., 5s OGrled from the Second Baptist
GsIIcn Az tuesday afternoon. Rev. w.
f1aoP Johnson, d. d. preached the
Tse ''ld d d sermon. The Doctors sermon
~ eloquent and pathetic.
'1eS eS ". Taylor,
. 'S|GGG@ 5000 @@@@
@7A--o. BarbsrsAop
s.. oo6 nth ST., Northwest.
-'al Attention paid to Ladies and Children's
ri Hair Cutting.
Tobacco, Stationery and Toilet Articles.
RAZoRs HoNED'
The Washington bee., 1896-05-23

Mr.. w. W. Fraction is connected
with The BEE and any favors shown
him will be appreciated.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-27
A Dangerous Exercise of Judicial
POwer' I'm Montana.

Helena, Mont, March 22.-Last De-
aroused by the action of the United
States court in ordering the United
States surveyor general to produce in
court the originals of some of the pub
lis orders in the custody of the latter
officer, copies being declared not suffi-
cient. Surveyor General John S. NJ.
Neill was committed for contempt of
court, at least was ordered committed
unless he produced the records, and lie
only escaped Imprisonment by appear
ing the day following and producing the
in.
Mr.. Neill will go to Jail the next time
the question is brought up as it was
then. He has just received a letter from
the secretary of the interior advising
him that If it ever happens again to
stand pat and his course will be vlndl-
Gated.
Attorney General Harmon, in letter
on the case, grows sarcastic in his refer
ence to the proceeding. He takes adj
vantage of his position to deliver little
homily upon the duties of judge of the
United States court. This is what he
says: IF a case shall arise in which a
Judge orders records of the United
States to be surrendered by their Gus
todian, shall advise such steps as will,
If they shall prove inadequate to protect
the public records, at least challenge
the attention of congress to this most
dangerous exercise of judicial power"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-27
/ REMARKABLE OCCURRENCE
Two Painters Killed and Pinned to
Church Spire by Lightning.

Kansas City, March ga special to
the Times from Guthrie, o. T., says:
News of a most remarkable occur
renee was received here today from
Beaver county. At the little town Of
Grand the Baptist congregation is build
ing commodious church containing a
spire rs feet high.
On Friday morning James Ford and
Harry Somers, painters, were employed
to oil and paint the spire. They began
working from the bottom to the top.
using a circular scaffolding. Yesterday
afternoon while Somers and Ford were
giving the finishing touches to the spire
a thunder storm came up, accompanied
by fierce flashes of lightning
The two painters were seen making
efforts to lower the scaffold, when there
was a terrific clap of thunder and a
binding flash of lightning left the
clouds, struck the spire, knocking away
the scaffolding, splitting the spire and
leaving Somers and Ford pinned to the
roof dead.
To add to the awful scene the clothing
of the two men was ignited by the
flash, and for 10 minutes the bodies were
seen burning and smoking in mid air
The heavy rain finally extinguished the
flames, and three hours later the re-
mains of the painters were brought
from the steeple charred and inciner-
ated and almost .unrecognizable.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-27
THEY WANT RECIPROCITY
COMMITTEE RECEIVES MANY RE-
QUESTS FOR RE-ENACTMEST.
Important Letter From President
search of the National Assoc
citation of Farmers.

Washington, March 22.-Letters from
persons interested III the re-enactment
of reciprocity laws continue to be re-
ceived by the subcommittee of the
ways and means committee on recip-
rccity and commercial treaties.
A communication from the National
Association of Farmers signed by its
president, T. c. Search of Philadelphia,
is considered by the committee one of
the most important that has yet come
to hand. Speaking for the interests rep
resented by the association, Mr.. Search
says he desires to present arguments
bearing upon the advantages of recip-
rocity as a general principle in inter-
national trade.
My view of this natter he says is
taken from a purely business stand
point, without regard to any political
considerations, for there is probably
no feature of our tariff system. past or
present, that comes so near as recip-
rocity TO being a purely business mat
ter. To this fact may be attributed the
enthusiastic support which the princi-
Piles of reciprocity have received from
men of widely differing political views.
He refers to what he regards We're
the benefits derived from the act of
loJU, anu says t1ldl IL requires Dul
glance at the conditions under which
the treaties of commercial reciprocity
were negotiated to reveal how much
was gained by this country, and how
little was given in return.
1T is in our dealings with Cuba, ;"
says President Search, that the ben
efits of reciprocity have been most
strikingly shown. Sugar, which formed
tha larRaSt item in llnnorfS from
Cuba, was placed upon the free list
condftionally upon the reasonable treat
ment of American products in those
countries from which sugar was I'M
ported into the United States. Under
normal trade conditions Cuba would
have looked to the United States for her
supply of breadstuffs, etc, but in order
to control the trade of her West India
colonies, Spain imposed a duty of near
ly $3.50 per barrel upon American flour.
Under the reciprocity treaty which Sec
rotary Blaine negotiated with Spain,
the duty on flour was reduced to 81 per
220 pounds, and large reductions were
made in the duties on other bread
stuffs. The duties on Is leading COM
modities We're reduced one-half and
about 40 items were added to the free
list
Under three years of reciprocity, IL
is stated. our trade with Cuba reached
the highest point ever touched, show
ing an increase of $S,000000 in exports
and $14, zoe in imports. Upon the
passage of the customs law of 1894,
which compelled the abrogation of this
treaty, Spain Immediately retaliated
by increasing the duty on flour to $4.75
per 900 pounds, which caused a great
falling off in our exports of that ar
ticle.
In behalf of the enormous Industrial
interests represented by this associa-
tion," the letter concludes, II desire TO
urge with all possible emphasis the ne
cessity for such treaty relations with
foreign nations as shall insure the most
possible favor to American products in
the market of the world"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-27
Is Spelling FOR WAR
sPANIARDS WORK THEMSELVES
INTO FERVOR.
spain Would Rather Fight Than
Recognize Cuban Conn
mission of Inquiry.

Barcelona. March %. - A renewed
of the citizens of this town was made
today, though no hostile demonstration
was attempted against the United
States consulate. AS is usual on sun
day there was a promenade of light
hearted holiday makers and concert
by the municipal band for the enjoy
ment of the promenaders. A remark
able scene occurred during the after
noon which seemed to be occasioned by
a spontaneous movement of the crowd.
Cries were raised for the playing of
the national march by the band. and
the regular program of the concert had
to be fixed to satisfy the crowd. The
crowd then proceeded in a body to the
French consulate, where deputation
entered to express sentiments of friend
ship and esteem for France.
The people here are confident in their
belief that France is pledged to assist
Spain in a possible conflict with the
United States. Five thousand persons
outside were cheering for Spain, Wey-
Ter and Cuba.
The American consulate and the chief
thoroughfares of the city were guarded
by gendarmes as a precautionary meas
ure, but there was no attempt at vio-
lent disorder.
SPAIN WOULD FIGHT FIRST.
Madrid, March 22.--The Heraldo says:
Spain could never officially recognize
a United States commission of inquiry
into Cuban affairs. 1t is impossible that
President Cleveland should have such
an idea. War between Spain and Amer
lea would be preferable
The same paper also says: Spain In
former times has accepted the conse-
quences of more terrible struggles than
would be a war with the United States.
and we should prefer to risk a war to
recognizing the commission"
SPANIARDS DON'T BELIEVE IT.
London. March pa Madrid dis
patch to the Standard says:
Almost all the newspapers here pre-
tend to regard as unfounded the rumor
that President Cleveland will appoint
Cuban commission, and they echo the
sentiments of the Heraldo on the sub
ject. No official intimation of such 4
commission has reached here.
ATROCITIES BY SPANIARDS.
Jacksonville. Fla. March PA letter
was received here today by an Amer-
can from an American on a sugar plan
tation in Cuba, telling of atrocities COM
mitted by Spaniards. 1t states that
since sympathy has been shown by the
president of the United States toward
the Cubans the feeling of the Spaniards
towards Americans on the island is
growing i'm bitterness. e..
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-27
WAS A CONTINUOUS OVATION
Committee on Rivers and HarbOrs
Inspect the Ohio River.

Cincinnati. March 22.-The CONNER
cial-Gazette's specials from points
along the Ohio river show that the con-
gressional committee on harbors and
rivers and those accompanying the in
spection of this waterway had ovations
at all stops made today. The steamer
Virginia was gaily decorated and was
supplied with orchestra music and
luncheons. The ovation on board was
enjoyable
At Marietta stop was made to visit
historical points around the first set
Elements in the Northwest Territory
The Muskingum improvement was in
spected. At Parkersburg the congress-
men, their ladies and others in the
party had barely time for the dinner
at the Jackson house that awaited
them previous to leaving on the Balti-
more & Ohio express at 7:10 tonight for
Washington. The steamer was five
hours late, but the party made their
train all right.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-27

Now Includes Practically the Entire
Indian Service.

Washington. March 22.-The president
has issued comprehensive order ex-
tending the civil service to practically
the entire Indian service, save those
offices above and including that of
agent to which appointments are made
by the president. and the few minor po-
sitions of a laboring character. like
cooks and washerwomen. Indians who
show their fitness hereafter are to be
allowed appointment to any of these
positions, though the secretary can not
secure transfer to the positions in the
classified service outside of the Indian
work. The order is as follows:
In the exercise of the power vested in
the president by the third paragraph of
section 8 of the act entitled An act to
regulate and improve the civil service
of the United States approved Janu-
airy 16. 1883, l hereby direct the secre-
tary of the interior to amend the clas-
sification of the interior department so
as to include among the positions clas-
sificd Hereunder and subject to COM
petitive examination clerks, assistant
clerks, property clerk. storekeeper and
all other clerical positions at Indian
agencies and Indian schools: likewise to
amend the classification of the Indian
service so as to include among the posi-
tons classified hereunder supervisor Of
Indian schools, day school inspector,
disciplinarian. industrial teacher teach
er of industry. kindergarten teacher.
farmer. nurse, assistant matron and
seamstress.
But Indians shall be eligible for APP
pointment to any of the said positions
on such test of fitness as may be re-
quired by the secretary of the interior
and without examination or certifica-
ton by the civil service commission,
but they shall not be transferred from
said positions to the departmental SER
vice
approved March 81, 1896.
"GROVER CLEVELAND." a
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-27
SPAIN MIGHT TAKE oFFENsE
Army Officers Denied the Right to
Visit Cuba and Look On.

Washington, d. c., March 22.-Every
care is being taken to avoid possible
complications with the Spanish gov
eminent. Several army officers who
have recently applied for leave of alb
sencs with permission to take a jour-
ney TO Cuba and the West Indies, have
been refused for the reason that such
permission might be misconstrued by
Spain. These officers had no desire 20
participate in the hcstilities in Cuba,
but merely desired to look on for their
own information.
Secretary Lamont has, however, de-
cided that it is the best policy for all
army officers to keep entirely away
while the prevailing troubles continue.
Several years ago all applications to
visit the Bermudas were similarly de-
MED by the war department, but the
prohibition no longer exists, notwith-
standing the international issue be-
tween the United States and Great Brit
ain over the Venezuelan affair.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-27
EXPEDITION AGAINST DONGOLA
Russia Supports the French View
England's Strong Force.

London, March PA Vienna dis
patch to the Times says:
Russia supports the French view of
the Dongola expedition"
The Paris correspondent of the Times
in commenting on the bogus kilograms
in the French newspapers, which are
intended to excite public feeling on the
Egyptian position, declares France is
repeating the mistake she made in 1882
upon the occasion of the bombardment
of Alexandria and the occupation of
Egypt by the British.
WILL WAIT FOR 10000 TROOPS.
London, March 22.-The Standard has
a dispatch from Cairo which says:
There are already 5000 troops at
Wady Halfa, but there is no intention
of marching upon Dongola until they
have 10000 troops"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-27
SUPPORTS THE NILE EXPEDITION
German Newspapers side with En-
wlnmd.


Berlin, March 21.-A conflict between
the bundesrath, reichstag, Count Won
Posadowski. secretary of the imperial
treasury, and DIR. MIGUEL, Prussian min
lister of finance. has arisen out of the
motion of DR.. I.ieber, the clerical party
leader, to set aside half the imperial
surplus for 1861, in order to pay off
that much of the national debt which
has arisen from nothing in 1876 to g.
000, 000. 900 of marks. Count Won Posa-
dowski approved of the proposition.
thinking the opportunity favorable, as
the imperial budget now shows steady
surplus of 26.0O0.O00 marks. But the
bundesrath opposes the matter because
the surplus now goes to the treasurers
of the different states and DIR. MIGUEL
opposes II because he is jealous of Count
Posadowskis growing influence In An
ances. and the reichstag and he also
brought the emperor to his views. The
riechstag, however. adopted Iieber's
motion today by a large majority, and 1t
is thought there may be trouble all
around.
The Abyssinian and Egyptian ques-
tons are the subjects of great deal of
negotiation on the part of the dreibund
Germany, in response to Italy's repre-
though the bitterness manifested by the
former towards the latter country is not
effaced. The German newspapers, how
ever. generally support the Nile expedi-
ton. 1t became known today that
France, through the French ambassa-
dor here. sounded Germany during the
week as to whether the idea OF a Euro
pean conference to regulate the Egyp-
tian affair would be acceptable but
Marshall Won Bieberstein, the minister
for foreign affairs. replied that the
evacuation of Egypt was considered a
strictly British affair, and must be
settled between the interested parties. It
Is generally believed that Emperor Will
liams visit to Italy is connected with
the renewal of the dreibund and the
suggested notifications thereof, and
that he may meet Emperor Francis Jo-
seph. as well as King Humbert before
he returns. In addition to the altera-
ton of Italy's position, Germany Is
DESTROYS of greater liberty to enable
her to place herself in accord with Rus
STA and the far east.
Emperor William yesterday dned
with the officers of the curassiers of the
guard. and toward midnight began
talking with the bandmaster about his
local marches. Later his majesty took
the baton from the bandmaster's hand
and conducted "Hohenfriedberger
March," by Frederick the Great. At its
conclusion the emperor said:
at is grand. like that. / will have II
like that throughout my army
Five thousand socialists anarchists
and ultra-radicals celebrated the Ber-
| lin revolution of 1S4S and the Paris COM
mune on Wednesday last The graves
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-27
ITALIAN TROOPS ARE VICTORIOUS
But the Dervfshes Are still Threat
ening Sabderat Pass.

Massowah, March ga force of 600
Dervishes attacked Sabderat pass on
March s. 1t was defended by 80 native
troops, and the enemy were defeated
and fed, leaving Al killed. The Italian
loss was three killed.
On March Is 1900 Dervishes renewed
the attack, but they were repulsed
with heavy loss. Three thousand Der
wishes are still threatening the pass,
and achievements have been dis
patched from Cassala. The Negus Men
elk has ordered his chiefs to meet at
Makalle, where he will bid them farewell
and return to Shoa.
NEGUS MENELIK'S BIG DEMAND.
Rome. March 22.-The Tribuna says:
Negus Menelik demands an indemnity
of 81. 000. 900 in gold
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-27
WAS A FATAL SUNDAY TRAGEDY
A White Man and COa0red Man
Engage in Deadly Combat.

Columbus, Ohio, March pa tragedy
which will result in the death of two
men occurred Sunday afternoon near
Brice, small station 10 miles south
east of this city. The participants in
the affair were Elijah Rutter. white
man, and John White, colored. The
trouble originated over the formers
wife, with whom Rutter claimed White
was familiar.
The men met in a barn on a farm
where White worked, when Rutter as
saulted White with corn knife. The
latter drew revolver and fired twice
at his antagonist, both bullets taking
effect, one in the leg and the other in
the lung. White received a cut across
the head, fracturing the skull. Physi-
clans say the men are fatally injured.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-03-27
GIRL KNOCKED OFF HER WHEEL
CoIIided With a Buggy and She Was
Run Over.

Katie Rogen. ~ years old, was run
over and painfully injured yesterday
by buggy occupied by Josie Trip and
another woman. The girl was riding on
a bicycle on First avenue. and when in
front of the o. X. stable she lodged a
wagon, falling in behind 1t without see
ing the buggy. Her wheel wobbled and
collided with the vehicle. She was
thrown to the ground and two wheels
of the buggy passed over her. She was
taken to her home in the Bellevue house
and a surgeon was summoned. 1t was
found that one arm was severely bruis-
ed and a cash was cut in her forehead.
The injury is not serious.