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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-29
A NATIONAL MILITARY PARK.
1t Is Decided to Establish One at
Vicksburg.

Washington, Jan. 2S.--The House
committee on Military Affairs to-day
decided to recommend the creation Of
a National Military Park on the Nicks-
burg battle field and will report to the
House the bill introduced by Mr.
Catchings. The park contemplated
will embrace 200 acres where the OPP
posing armies were lined at the seiGe
of NickSburg. The bill provides for Il
commission Of three to outline the
site TO be appointed by the Secretary
OF War and a secretary and histOr-
ian. The cost of the land is limited to
$4,000 but the entire expense of the
park. if the project is carried out, will
be half million.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-29
THE PRESIDENT OFF AGAIN.

Washington, d. G., Jan. 28.--Mr.
Cleveland, accompanied by DR.. O'Reilly
and Capain Lambertson, left the city
at midnight tonight on the light
house tender, Maple, which was lying
off Seventh street wharf. The Naples
destination is believed to be Quantico,
about 80 miles down the river, and it
is said that she win return to the city
tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-29
TARIFF BILL SIDETRACKED.

Washington, Jan. Is Senator Jones
Of Nevada, was present at to-day's
meeting OF the Senate committee on
Finance but the revenue tariff bill was
not taken up. 1t is the understand
ing that the bill will not he again con
sidered by the committee until after
the silver bond bill shall have been dis
posed OF by the Senate when il is now
believed, it will be promptly reported
in some shape.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-29
no SETTLE ARMENIAN QUESTION.

London, Jan. 2s.-A special despatch
received here to-day from st. Peters
burg says: "No doubt arrangements
point to n conclusion between Russia,
Great Britain. France and Italy for n
final settlement of the Armenian ques-
tions. These include Russia's occupa
ton and administration of Anatolia
and the purchase of Cyprus by Great
Britain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-29
COY. THORNTON rs PoWERLEss.

I'll paso. Jan. 28.-The Ministers
Union has received "A letter from Gov.
Thornton, of New Mexico, saying he
is powerless to prevent prize-ighting
in that territory as there is no law
making it felony, and no money to
pay for calling out the militia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-29
NEW POLICE FOR CHARLESTON.

Columbia, S. G., Jan. sGov. Evans
to-day decided to place "A metropolitan
police in the city of Charleston and tp-
pointed James NJ. Eason, Edward An
derson and T. S. Wilbur police commits
sioners who assume Office at once. This
is the first time the Governor has cX-
ercised his power in this matter
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-29

Chicago, H., Jan. 2S.-Commander
/. n. Walker, of the G.. A. r., said to-
day after he had been informed that
the Western Passenger Association
would not grant the time asked for ex-
tension on encampment tickets:
well, that simply let's st Paul out of
it. The entire matter will now he re-
opned and another city selected for
the encampment"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-29
TURKEY FEARS AN UPRISING

Constantinople. Jan. 28.-The gov
ernment has taken $600,000 from the
officials pension fund with which to
meet urgent State requirements. Mau
ser rifles are to be given to the troops
as soon as possible. 1t is believed this
step is due to the fear that an insur-
rectionary movement in Macedonia is
impending.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-29
A cuBAN's STORY OF THE WRECK
Over $4,000 Worth of Arms We're
Thrown Overheard.

New York, Jan. 28.--Tose G. Hotnan-
dez a Cuban who was on board the
steamship j. w. Hawkins, an alleged
tilibusterer which was wrecked off the
Eastern end of Long Island last Sun
day night told the following story 10 a
reporter of the World to-day:
I'VE left New York in the Hawkins
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-29
FIFTY-SIX WERE KILLED.

Cardiff, Wales, Jan. 2S.-The explo-
ration of the coal mine near Tylers-
town, which was wrecked yesterday,
has been completed, and it is found
that the total number of the killed
amounts to sc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-01-29
STILL LOSING IT'S GOLD.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-The Treasury
lost $4,000 in gold coin and $4,000
in gold bars to-day, making the reserve
at the close of business O,355, ,463,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22

foundation of the new Oriental hotel
to be erected for Mrs. Z. II, f. Wolter
at the corner of King and Alakea
streets.
Mr.. Robertson instructed the foot
ball enthusiasts in the fine points of
the game at the 4. NJ. c. \. Wednes-
day evening. About twenty-five men
were present
Mrs. William Churchill was in Homo
lulu today on her way to Apia, Samoa,
from America. She goes to join her
husband. who is the United States
consul general there.
Mrs. Nettie Coke, newspaper cor
respondent, is passenger on the Mar
jposa. She is bound for South Africa,
where she goes i'm the interests of
large American dailies.
Capt. Nathan Appleton, after spend
ing several months in Honolulu and
making many warm friends in Hawaii
mel, will leave by the Miowera Mon
dy for his home in Boston.
f. S. Kubey did not hear from j. W..
Brown, his defaulting partner, by to-
days steamer. San Francisco cred
itors have taken up the matter and
will look after the young man.
The picture of the volcano by D..
Howard Hitchcock, which has been on
exhibition in the windows of the Pa
cific Hardware Co.. was sold this
morning to a San Francisco party.
Wall, Nichols Co., sell superior pens
for IS cents a gross box. The firm
handles four styles that are made eX-
pressly for them. y trial will prove
their superiority over other makes.
William Vale, a former resident of
this city, but now living in Santa Bar
bara. Calf, is in Honolulu. Mr.. Vale
is the proprietor of the Central house
and he is here to look after this prop
erty.
II. Law, business man and writer
for the San Francisco Chronicle, ac-
companied by his daughter. reached
the city this morning on the Mariposa
Mr. Law intends locating permanently
in Honolulu.
The Canadian Pacific Railway,
through their agents, .Theo. H. Davies
G. 70 oro diet ributiDn ver,- rrat+,,
booklets entitled Summer Tours" and
Fishing and Shooting on the Canal
ian Pacific Railway"
y frame of photographs of the
Frawley Company in one of w. w.
,Dimond's windows hides from view
part of Jewel range; comment was
made that it hid none of it's virtues,
which is a good ad for the stove.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22
FOR SALE

House and lot on mauka side of
Young street. SO feet front by 151 in
depth. House contains Parlor, Din
ing Room, Three Bed Rooms, Kitchen,
etc, Veranda Front, Back and Side,
Servants Quarters, Chicken House.
Title Perfect. Price very reasonable.
Err terms apply.
This is an excellent home for little
money. Can secure loan for purchaser.
House and lot on Beretania street,
three minutes walk from post office.
Very desirable. House mosquito
proof 100000.
Building lots at Sea View. Govern
ment water passes premises. Excel
lent road. Good soil. Price and terms
reasonable.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22
WANTED.
Four first class carpenters. Apply 10
w. WAGNER.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At the annual meeting of the Share
holders of the Honomu Sugar Co.,
held this day, the following were elect
ed to serve as the officers of the Com
pany for the ensuing year, namely:
T. May, Esq, President.
E. F Bishop, Esq, Vice President.
Geo. II. Robertson, Esq. Treasurer.
T. NJ. Starlley, Esq, Auditor.
George r. Carter, Secretary.
w. G.. Brash, Fl. Warehouse, Di-
rectors.
Dated Honolulu, October 2tst, 1896.
GEORGE r. CARTER.
Secretary.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22

to serve as officers of the company for
the ensuing year.
j. b. Atherton, Esq, President.
Il. f. Bishop, Esq, Vice President.
Geo. II. Robertson, Treasurer.
p. c. Jones. Esq, Auditor.
Geo. II. Carter, Secretary.
Dated, Honolulu, October 81, 1896.
GEORGE r. CARTER,
Secretary.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22

There are others

but you want the best, don't
you? The Indiana Bicycle
Co., have proved that they
can sell a good thing for
a small price, 1t has
taken but three years to
convince the public, and
now you can buy the
highest grade machine on
the market for an astonish-
ingly small amount of
money, considering all the
time, that you are getting
the best in every respect.
We know what we are talk
ing about when we make
this statement and you will
know as much when you
buy a
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At the Annual Meeting of the WAL
LUKU SUGAR CO., held this day, the
following were elected to serve as Of
ficers of the Company for the ensuing
year, namely:
S. c. Allen, Esq, President.
w. F. Allen, Esq, Vice President.
Geo. H. Robertson, Esq, Treasurer.
NJ. p. Robinson, Esq, Auditor,
f. F. Bishop, Secretary.
The above also constitute the Board
of Directors.
GEORGE r. CARTER,
Secretary FRO TEN.
Dated Honolulu, October 10Th, 1896.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22
NOTICE OF SALE.

Notice is hereby given that on the
Sth of September, 1896, YOUNG on,
of Honaunau, S. Kona, Hawaii, has
bought the entire stock, fixtures, etc,
and lease of the store at Hookena of
the late c. Akana. from w. f. Wilson,
Receiver c. Akana's estate.
(Sig) YOUNG ON.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At the annual meeting of the share
holders of the Princeville Plantation
Company, held this day, the following
we're elected to serve as the officers Of
the Company for the ensuing year,
namely:
Col. w. F. Allen, President and
Treasurer.
z. F. Bishop, Esq, Secretary and
Auditor.
\. S. Wilcox. Esq, P. c. Jones, Esq,
Geo. H. Robertson, Directors.
GEO. II. ROBERTSON.
Secretary Pro TEN.
Dated, Honolulu, October 20, 1896.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
MILITARY NOTICES.

MILITARY NOTICES.
Companies \, b, G. and Hat
y. IN. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Page
MEETING NOTICES.
Kohala Sugar Co. ..........Page s
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Paukaa Sugar Co. ..........Pag S
INSURANCE NOTICE
MISCELLANEOUS
Inter Island Ball Game Page
The Kash .............,.....P 3
Levers & Cooke misunderstanding Z
4. Fernandes ................P Page ,
Hawaiian Hardware Co. ......Page 4
Notice of Sale Page s
Wall, Nichols Co. Page s
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22
ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Haiku Sugar Company
will be held at the office of Castle q
Cooke, Ltd, agents, Saturday, the gath
inst, at 10 a. m.
w. A. BOWEN,
Acting Secretary.
Honolulu, October 14th, 1896.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE.
The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the Kohala Sugar Co. will
be held at the Office of Castle & Cooke,
Ltd, on Saturday, the 31st inst, at 9
a. m. w. A. BOWEN,
Secretary.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22
ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Pacific Sugar Mill will
be held at the Office of f. \. Schaefer
& Co., agents, Thursday, the Goth day
of October at 10 a. IN.
j. NOTING.
Secretary Pro TEN.
Honolulu, October 81, 1896.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22
NOTICE.

George G. Campbell will act as man.
ager of the Metropolitan Meat Com
pany during the temporary absence
from Honolulu of G.. j. Waller.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22
ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Honokaa Sugar Com
pany will be held at the office of F. A.
Schaefer & Co., agents, Wednesday,
the 2Sth day of October at 10 a. m.
j. NOTING,
Secretary Pro TEN.
Honolulu, October 21, 1896.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The partnership existing between l..
A. Choy and All Leong under the firm
name of C. w. Sun Wo, has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent.
All debts of whatever description
due the firm of C. w. Sun Wo must be
paid to L. A. Choy at his Office in La
haina, Maui.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22
NOTICE..

l have several very
desirable pieces of prop
erty in and out Of town
that will pay investors to
look at.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22

ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
At the annual meeting of the Pau
kaa Sugar Company, held this day,
the following named were duly elected
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-10-22
Waverley Belle.

26 in. wheel $75,
2S in. wheel $S5.
I. w. HoBRoN, King stseet, over
Agent. John Motifs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-13
WHAT THEY HAVE SAID
Some Reasons vi nv an Elevator shoaIA -
Baftf Here

"Ra1sts alone his Tso.Deo carIoa1s u
srain 70 Ehfp annually. Tnts. a. r~en-
~ tons 70 ne car. amounts % fifteen
million TOYS. This = e1ual 70 TIE ton
rage % liverpool. both wsyz.~-S0v-
e-ao- Antbony q Eanzss
Open . deep Sa-hor anywhere on re
Texas cozs-. and Ka1Ses alone HflI
ssnd / adsd freight train q afty cars
into that port every shir1y min sses
DAP AID = ght Throughout the yea. -
L :. S@al-or Plumb % Kznszs.
The ss'vsge n q stance from ne EsE.
io the CAT s. from 20 20 ! 90 r1lses.
We Sud TOW snip ovs- 81. ope 60 S1sh-
rs q gran pr aunuu % foreign c8ua-
cries. = - were "a y ~ s-ruSus q
shslsTzT Earoors snt 1hs Tsthmos ozr-
ssS-- T-Lcvsrror HuHSar6 81 TsxAS-
We ca coneenfrsts a. ore Tsxas bar
lG- ros- q the Atizztic conrze-c- q
eur greet western regsou- S1ca . bar
I0r V-oll4 secure TIE bzlk Z re for
"A coE-n-erce q ne co1arry a1onE .
isae q les rlibss = exr4r<--S3SsrsOr
Evans. % Cot7-z1o.
80 fnr portrait Ssu 5e t5e fnT1~ncs
- Egc5 a kzrho- u20n tbe prosperity
q every sar-z1e-- artisan. II 1>r. Al CT
yen = -he z-ea- 49, iaaf z z'uszi1 izz-
Pei every ot.csal 20 Eaoz tALs cal -
l.rectes - take p-ozpS and efse.ezss
ScSI51. asc4 MI r-s22- = . great AID
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-13

Influential eonve1fsDz- '-fSovernor Por-
Ser a csIl for conr~nfton-
Tie p-opss q Se1raskA al r~zlizs
TIE recess y % . dep harbor O. ~
G at q TexAa We desire s1crezsee
railroad fsciIl.ses n0rra so1 Eusta from
~es-zska. Colorado. Wyo-niax ard Ia
<oca 20 .5e Gaf CO Mexico. We ar~
ready 20 iszd Cur Aid sz1 e HD~res IA
czrrylog f7rTzra ms E-sz; eaterpglve''
-GeTs-roF Tszysr. of Sso-axkA
~ tie lnzezz< ava Nsst q &C.
NlHslEsi15f. tszt po-tsoz - tss Ca q
NsI.co bcr1zr-ox o. fas Tsxza c1.sat
furnlzze~ he natural zre h<s. GUILT %
80 zasrkses q re E~rid- To- ss-rsta-
- - - be-s@oxfe6 By co-ns-rlas bar
Dor O. re Cali - H@zsro hzs a ,.rzzsa-
tea q 0Te- is.ad9ase n lssz y p-.-
f1cs1 rs&riy 0o@-nzf % - -rh~as
erCp- T1o-fair3s q ;ss zraase n1-.h-r
q estta~ sc@ sA>Sg. zsf oae-taaif -
rE1is-r - boys E-es aEre1 50 ne ser-
ri-ory ress-rs-i -. Tzese ssures xfss
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g tns i-ierests tzvo1vea 81 fns r-5ss-
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-13
ANOTHER WAR Is STARTED
Merchants Threatening tn Put In Private
Electric Light Plants.

1
Another electric light war has broker
cut and a syndicate of merchants head
ed by Cash Henderson are threatening
to put in plant OF their own, as they
say they cannot stand the present pri-
ces charged by the electric light plants
OF Wichita
Mr.. Henderson was seen by a reporter
for the Eagle and asked with reference
TO the report that he was going 10 put
IN anelectric plant when he said:
Il am now going TO put in my own
electric light plant have been talk
ing 10 the men in this block and we will
join together and hight all thebuildings
from my store clear around 20 Biting
Bros. stcie. The price OF the lights
have beer raised by the companies to
point here We cannot stand II. We
Will put in the very latest improved
machinery and appliances and I have
already learned that We can produce
our own lights Cor less than one-fourth
what We are bNying now"
What do you think representatives
Of the companies said 20 me this morn
mgr" NJ. HenderSon's eyes snapped
as he put the question. why he told
me that We could not secure franchise
20 cross the alley back here with a sin
gle wire. We viii see aioout that.
have been here twenty-four years and
I think'sne merchants in 1his block have
some rights the common council are
bound 70 respect We viii not let this
threat deter US but viii today adver-
tise for lids on machinery and work.
The company wanted a week in which
70 remove the lights and wires from
my store but I told them they must go
out at once and 50 they shall We
Just burned the Lights four Saturday
nights IN last month and here comes
this bin FOR SIS. $l2 a night II Is an
outrage
Mr.. Henderson was hot ana When
che reporter called at the store he had
a number OF men at work taking the
necessary measurement for putting IN
new wirss. etc He declared that he
had on MS war paint and would carry
the war - Africa z necessary.
Why talk about being held up and
robbed," be said. What - this bat rob
berry? inst Think So a niR4t Il n
something that makes me- hot 70 think
o. viii get bids and go 20 work riSht
g way"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-13
+ DOT

Is now well and have been greatly bene-
hted otherwise. ! have increased IN
weight and an in better health IosnnOt
say enough in praise Of Hood szrsApa-
riIIa-n MIS-. Il BLAKE So Berwick. BE.
This and other similar cures prove that
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-13
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

Regular meeting Elizabeth lodge No.
20. d. OF H. this evening. A full atten-
dance Is desired.
The Ladies Aid society % the First
Presbyterian church viii meet this az
ternoon at o'clock in the church par
lors-
Regular Communication of Albert
Pike lodge No. 303. A. < A. NJ. We'd
nesday evening. May IS at s o'clock.
Work in the End degree. Visitors wei
come.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-13
Ask
Your Druggist

for shs D.. J. II
McLean's Heticai Almanac fgT iaSs.
Containing TIE c@Isbrafsd sfor=1 Pr02br
81 Professor Ir1 r Hicks weather pre-
dictsons furnished fres.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-13
q s lore

two inches across formed and in walking
to favor it / sprained my ankle. The core
became worse; could not pat my boot
on and thought should have to give up
st every step. ! eould not get any relic:
and had 70 stop work Tread OF cure OF
ssimiIar case by Hoods sarsspsriIla and
concluded to try it. Before had taken
all OF two bottles the sore had healed and
the swelling bad gone down. Ny
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-13
The book Wealth Against Comm,

The book Wealth Against Common
wealth. editorially reviewed yesterday
morning. and which should be read by
every voter. especially every iaborine
man IN the land, as II Is a powerful ar
ray OF the abuses OF the moneypower.
IL for sale by Smith OF the book store on
North Main street.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-13

Went to Bed at Midnight Unable to Arrive
at Verdict-NearIy All of Yesterday
Devoted to Oratory-stanIey and Davis
Make Fine speeches-Amfdon and Comfy
Argue With Force But Were a Little
Too Bitter Without Cause.-The Defend
ant Didn't Faint When She Saw Her
Husbands BIood-Day In Detail.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-13
ScrOfuIa

Infests the blood of humanity. Is
appears in varied forms, but is forced
TO yield 10 Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
purifes and vitalizes the blood and
cures all such diseases. Read this:
ain September, 1884, made misstep and
injured my ankle. Very soon afterwards,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
Unity Club Meeting.

The closing meeting of the Unity Club
$50 was held at the Fredonia, 1921 H
street northwest, Wednesday evening Mr.
james B. Philip, the president, presiding
In a few very impressive remarks Mr..
Philip referred to the death of DR.. S. S..
Moffatt, who had only recently affiliated
himself with the Unity. Mr.. Philip read the
paper, which was entitled The Old and the
Young" DR.. Thomas Calver read an or
ignal poem. The miscellaneous program
which followed was: A piano solo, Miss Ed
Gle Drew; vocal solo, Miss Louise Dowell;
vocal solo. Goodbye" Miss Alice Cruit.
accompanied by Miss Eva Mills: solo, Miss
head Mrs. w. Andrew Boyd; solo, Night
inSale,' by special request, Miss Eva Mills;
recitation. Michael Schneider's Party"
Mrs. w. Andrew Boyd: the Elite Banjo and
Guitar Club. composed of Profs. f. Maury,
Jno. o. Russell and r. Braitsford, favored
the club with several selections.
After the social meeting. the annual cleo
ton Of officers was held. Mr. Philip read a
letter from Mr.. r. A. Phillips, inclosing a
Statement of the condition of the clubs
treasury. Mr.. James B. Philip, who has so
faithfully served the Unity Club through
lei, years of It's prosperous career, was
again eie3ted PRESIDENT; Mrs. NJ. d. Lincoln
Tas elected vice president, w. M. Barrow,
secretary. and Mr.. Fillmore Harrison, treas
urer. Mr.. Phillips was renominated for
treasurer; but letter was read from him
declining the position which he has filled
for five consecutive years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01

The steamer Mascotte arrived at Key
West Wednesday. Just before she left Ha-
vana a gunboat came in with sixteen Amer
leans and seven Cubans. one woman and
one child, all in chains, and they were
placed in MORO castle. Soon afterward an
other gunboat towed in the Competitor.
The persons in chains were said to be from
that schooner. The Competitor left with
about thirty-five passengers.
Aboard of her was Alfredo Laborde Col.
Monzon. Theodore Mesa and a few others
They had 100 rifles, $1,000 cartridges and
100 machettes. besides a small quantity
of dynamite and were to be met by a band
of insurgents at an appointed place AL
fredo Laborde is a brother of one of the
students killed in 1871 in Havana La
borde has made many unsuccessful at
temptS to land in Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
Death of Col. Alex. Bliss.

Col. Alexander Bliss. graduate of Har-
ward. and a man prominent in army and
diplomatic life died at his residence SO
Connecticut avenue, yesterday afternoon,
after short illness. He was born in Bos-
ton, served in the quartermas;er's depart
ment in the war, and later in the regular
army; was secretary of legation at Berlin
in 1S67-1SIi, and the author of several
works on diplomatic subjects. He leaves a
son, Prof Bliss Of Johns Hopkins Uniyer-
sity Funeral services will be held at St
Johns Church tomorrow afternoon at q
o'clock. and the interment will be made
at Arlington,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-01
Conf rnHtiOns,

The Senate, in executive session, yester-
day confirmed the following nominations:
r. Hughs Long of Alabama, to be consul
of the United States at Nogales, Mexico:
Caleb P. Organ of Cheyenne, Wyo., to be
receiver of public moneys at Cheyenne,
Wyo.: Rev. Sewell n. Pilchard of Delaware,
to be post chaplain; Luke c. Hays of Ia
coma. s. D.. to be agent for the Indians at
the Fort Belknap agency in Montana.