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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
The Proposed Legislative Council.

Thc Proposed Legislative Council.
To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Now that the Federation of Labor has
authorized its legislative committee ito in
wife the cooperation of the different citi-
zers' associations in the District of Column
bia in forming legislative council consist
ing Of a joint committee from all of the
organizations, for the purpose of consider
ing and drafting such legislation as the
mutual interest Of the community may re-
quire, such proposed legislation to be SUBJ
mitted for the approval and ratification of
the several bodies represented, with the
view of memorializing Congress in support
of such measures as may be ultimately
agreed on" 1t is to be hoped that the prac-
tcability of the plan proposed will be care
fully considered by the different associa-
lions to which the invitation of the Fedora
ton is thus addressed.
In my opinion such q body, properly con-
stituted and representing all interests and
sections, and giving their attention only to
treasures that are of general interest to
the public ct large and not countenancing
measures solely in the interest of particu-
lar section or class, would be a powerful
force in securing needed legislation for the
District.
There are many reasons why Congress
does not give the affairs Of the District the
consideration they are justly entitled to.
Apart from the want of interest felt by
nany of our national legislators in the well
fare and needs of the District, and because
of the political interests of still other men,
bers of Congress, is the fact that so many
measures are introduced by one section Of
the community without considering either
the interests or rights of other sections of
our city. These measures, too, are often
proposed in such shape that a proper con-
sideration Of their merits consumes more
time than the Commissioners CIR members
of Congress can give them.
The proposed council can in great meas
ure remedy the existing evils of our present
methods by considering and drafting such
measures as will be practically in the In
terests of the community at large and in
presenting such proposed legislation to Con-
gress the council can at the same time fur
nish a report embodying the facts-the
needs Of such legislation, the change to be
effected in the laws. and collecting the nee
essary statistics. Together with the objec-
tons advanced by such interests as may be
involved. Measures presented in this way
will in many Instances relieve the commit
tees of Congress from the necessity of fur
Their investigation and measures may un-
der such system become laws in less time
than it now takes to get a hearing before
the congressional committees.
e. M. BLAKE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10

Mr.. Wheeler's Objections.
Mr.. Wheeler of Alabama also opposed the
amendment, and said:
Il contend that it is a dangerous innova-
ton for Congress to legislate in any man.
her about religion. I do not doubt the good
intentions of the gentlemen who framed
this BILL but the history Of the world shows
that all persons who have attacked the
cause Of religion in any form have believed
tfey were actuated by the best possible in
tentions. Certainly no one will question
that in his prosecutions of the Christians
before his own conversion st. Paul was
actuated by the best intentions. 1t is even
ccntended by historians that Nero Trajan,
Diocletian and other Roman emperors
thought they were serving the gods they
worshiped when they tried to destroy Chris
tiaDity.
Il suppose that no one will deny but that
tie Mohammedan Turks believe that they
are obeying the mandates Of the God they
worship in the cruel crimes now being COM
mitted by them. 1 by no means charge the
gentleman responsible for this Objectionable
clause with an Intentional wrong or any in
tention to assault the Christian religion or
any intention to injUre that sacred cause,
but according to them, If you please, ex-
cessive religious zeal, with confidence pre-
6ict that this action is of character which
enlightened history will some day denounce
as a species of religious persecution, ami
mated by the same spirit of intolerance
which actuateS the Turks in the murders
of the Christian Armenians and which actu-
ated the prosecutors in the darkest days Of
the inuuiSitiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10

Parliament Again in Session.
The British house Of commons reassembIed
yesterday after the Easter holidays. but
many of the members are still out of town.
The business Of the day was the discussion
Of the civil service estimates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10

upon no church. It simply provides that
none Of the public moI.ey shall go for the
support Of any church or Of any institution
under ssctarian or ecclesiastical control
The time in this discussion has been en-
tirely Consumed. except this minute, by the
other side Of the House. and the more
they have talked against 1t the more 1t has
become apparent that it is the only ground
on which the American people can safely
stand.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
RESTORED TO FAVOR.

Grand Duke Michael In the Cars
Good Graces.
The daughter Of the Grand Duke Michael,
son Of the Grand Duke Observation-Disclosures
was baptized in the Russian church at Cam
mes. France, yesterday, the Prince Of Wales
and the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-
Schwerin being her sponsors.
The marriage of Grand Duke Michael,
morganatically, at San Reno, on February
26, 1891, to Countess Won Nuremberg. a
daughter Of Prince Nicholas of Nassau
by his morganatic marriage with Pushkin's
daughter, gave great offense to the Car
Alexander, and resulted in the grand
dukes dismissal from the army ETC., but
Grand Duke Michael has been completely
restored to favor by the present car
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
Solid Food is Not Necessary -

Was once remarked by one of our
greatest legal practitioners, the Hon.
Luther Lafflin Mills of Chicago.
"While trying an important case in
court" said he, "and remembering
that my physician said that JO-
HAM HOFF'S MALT EX-
TRACT was the only true substitute
for solid food, l tried bottle of that
delicious tonic every noon. 1 found
it impaired warmth and vigor. The
heavy, dull feeling, and lethargy
produced by hearty meal was OBJ
waited, and | was enabled to do more
and better work. AS a tonic the
Genuine JOHANN HOFFS
MALT EXTRACT stands pre-
eminent"
Ask for the Genuine JOHANN
HOFF'S MALT EXTRACT.
Avoid substitutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
FOR OBESITY

FOR OBESITY,
Thyroidine. Extract Of the Thyroid Gland Used
with success by all physicians Literature and
medical advice free WASHINGTON CHEMICAL
CO., Washington, d. c. liz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
Southern Railway Acquisition.

The Southern Railroad Company has ac-
quired and will assume immediate possess
sion of the Knoxville, Cumberland Gap and
Louisville railroad, and has sold the Cum
terland Gap tunnel connections at Middles-
boro, KY, to the Louisville and Nashville
railroad, reserving trackage rights through
and over the same. This will establish
junction for the exchange of business at
that point with the Louisville and Nash
vile railroad. This deal secures for the
Southern railroad access to the important
coal, iron and other industries Of the Mid
dlesboro' region.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
Hecht : : Co..
s1s Seventh Street NV.

We have arranged for a
busy day tomorrow. We
have got the prices down
SO low that it cannot be
otherwise unless the wealth
er is bad.
In the Ladies Depart
ment, on the second floor,
we have some bargains
which you won't soon for
get-in skirts, capes, silk
waists, wrappers.
You can buy them on
credit, too! Pay us a little
down and you can arrange
to pay the balance as it
best suits you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
Legfslation ON Religion.

at was to prevent PEOPLE with good inten-
lions assailing the Christian religion and
Christian forms and Christian worship that
our forefathers placed the restriction in the
Constitution. 1t may be contended, Mr.
Speaker, that this measure does not violate
1t; but what is the fact? Here are a num-
Der of Institutions; some under religious
control, and some not Ninety thousand
dollars is appropriated, and then a proviso
is put in that none of this 800, 900 shall be
used for those institutions which are con-
trolled by religious or ecclesiastical denom-
nations. That is an inhibition of religion
1t Is legislation upon religion; and If we es-
tablisn a precedent of legislation upon re-
ligion in one form it Is precedent which
may be used to violate every purpose which
was sought to be prevented when our Con-
stitution was framed, and might finally de-
stroy religion itself"
Mr.. GrOut Defends the Amendment.
Mr.. Grout of Vermont defended the
amendment, and said:
"Mr. Speaker. there Is left me only one
minute in which to close this debate, but
that is all that is necessary. I deny that
this amendment Is an attack on the Roman
Catholic Church. If SO, the democratic
party in 1876 made an attack On the Roman
Catholic Church, because they put into their
rational platform precisely the same prin-
ciple contained in the limitation to the ex-
penditure of the money herein appropriated
That whole charge is false. 1t is an attack
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
To Be Tried for High Treason.

Mr.. Gardner Williams, the American en-
gineer. who is manager of the De Beers
mines. is among the members Of the reform
committee who have been committed for
trial at the next session of the high court of
Pr etoria, in the Transvaal, on the charge of
high treason, In participating in the up
rising at johannesburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
Skirts at $2.Q8.

We are offering a fine
Briliiantine, Serge or Fig
ured Mohair Skirt, extra
wide, stiffened and vel
veteen bound, for $2.o8.
Such a skirt will cost you
81 and $3.50 at the cash
stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-10
S5.Q8 Silk Waists.

Another of our leaders.
Made of plain and surah
silk and figured and fancy
striped taffeta silk-with
the large bishop sleeves
and everything that goes to
make up a stylish waist.
At 1898 we are showing
a Silk Waist made of print
ed warp Persian silk, with
the new ripple back, and
trimmed with wide ecru
lace.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

About IL o'clock, Wednesday night,
the department was called to the B. & o.
s. w. freight depot, which was found to
be mass of flames within. The build.
ing being covered with corrugated iron,
the flames had been held in until the
whole interior was on fire. The depart.
ment, however, did good work, and soon
had the flames under control. The
building and contents, however, were a
total loss. The fire was unquestionably
the work of an incendiary, as the box
cars standing near, and partly burned,
had been robbed Of "waste." This was
probably placed under the depot and
then fred. The amount OF loss is not
known, but it will probably reach into
the thousands.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

The Ladies' Aid Society met Friday
evening for the election of officers, with
the following result: Pres, Mrs. Mary
Uhrig V. Pres, Miss Lizzie Mullenix
Treas, Miss Ida Lyle; Chaplain, Mrs
Ayres; Guide, Miss Blanche McCafferty
Asst Guide, Miss Bessie Grove; Guard
Miss Florence Wolfe Outer Guard, Miss
Lizzie Erwin; Trustees, Mrs. Birdie
Morgan, Mrs. Geo. Nolder, Miss Mamie
McMullen Advisory Board, D. @. Nor
row, H. D. Davis, G. W. Nolder, Lon
McCaffertv, Ed. L. Bennett. The in
stallation of officers will occur next Fri
day evening, Dept. Commander, D. @
Morrow in charge of ceremonies.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

A fraud has been collecting relics to
sell in the east, by offering to send in
exchange relics of his own gathering.
He takes your relics and never fulfills
his own promises. The Xenia Gazette
says of him:
Warren K. Moorehead, warns farmers
and others against one Chadwick whose
address is not known, who is travelling
over the state trying to collect relics,
ostensibly for the Orton museum be.
longing to the state of Ohio, but really
to send east to sell. Ifyou have relics
which you want preserved communicate
with Mr.. Moorehead at Columbus.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

The commencement exercises of the
Hillsboro High School will be held on
Friday evening, June 10Th, in the Opera
House. The class sermon will be de.
livered in the Opera House, on the after.
noon of Sunday, June 7th, by Rev. H.
D. Ketcham. The commencement ad.
dress will be delivered by DR.. Garfield,
of the Ohio State University. The gra'
duates will be, Frank Lemon, Nellie
Dawson, Cora Hoyt, Fannie Lemon, Ida
Taylor, Ella link, Lucy Reamy, Ernest
Shoemaker,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30
Thomas Maxwell McCormick

Was born in Adams Co., o. Was mar.
ried to Sarah j. Miller Feb. II, 1866
Died April 81, 1896. aged II years,
months and days. He united with
the Christian Church in 1874, at Miller's
Chapel, and continued faithful mem.
ber until his death. He was faithful
and loving husband, kind and indul.
gent father. In his death the neigh.
bOrhood loses good citizen, the church
faithful and devoted Christian. Flu
neral to a large and sympathizing con.
gregation. Sermon by Rev. S. 5. Nor
ris, of Mt. Sterling, who had been his
pastor for nine years. and under whose
ministry he united with the church.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

President Rev. G. w. H. Smith has
called an executive meeting of the Y. P.
s. G. E. County Union, to be held in the
Christian Church, "Wednesday, at l:3O
p. m, to prepare program, select place
and time for the semi.annual meeting.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

The Temple Quartette closed our re.
markably successful lecture course,
Thursday evening. They gave splen.
did entertainment, and won the sincere
admiration of all our people. The lee.
ture committee have earned the thanks
of the community by the excellence Of
the entertainments they have provided
Gentlemen, here's to your health, wealth
and happiness.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

A telegram from Sabina says that Jock
Holmes, OF East Monroe, who has at.
tanned some notoriety in court circles
here, through his efforts as an amateur
detective, had been arrested for COM
plicity in the Leesburg Bank robbery
Like the arrest OF Smallwood, this is q
result of alleged confessions on the part
Of one Holton, in Jail at Wilmington fol-
horse stealing.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30
If you have bugs, call at the Town
Hall Drug Store and get paris green.

There are few more pleasant exper.
fences than to find yourself in the midst
of the bewildering maze Of elegant fur.
niture, &C., at the headquarters of the
Hillsboro Lumber & G. Go. There are
splendid suits for parlors, bed rooms
sitting rooms, &C., and everything in the
way of furniture. A magnificent new
line of baby buggies, just received, will
make the babies COO for joy. A splendid
stock of rattan chairs-just exactly what
you want. Call and see them. Prices
all away down.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Rev. G. W. H. Smith is booked for
Glasgow on the beautiful and excellent
ship, Getty of Rome," in June. He goes
as delegate to the Alliance of Reform,
ed Churches in Glasgow, and to the
Worlds Alliance of all churches, in
London, in July, thence for Jerusa lem
and home by the way of Alexandria.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Prof. H. G. Williams has been re.
elected superintendent of the Lynch
burg schools at his former salary of $l0O
per month. The people of Lynchburg
know good thing when they see it,
and propose to hold on to Williams.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Many of our citizens are not aware
that the Adams Express Co. has re.es'
tablished Its Office here. They have re-
newed their contract with the Hillsboro
Railway, and the agency has been placed
with John H. Keech, at his news stand
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

An interesting report of the Bryan
murder trial will be found on the second
page. We do not care to reproduce in
full detail all the horrid features of this
crime. But, what is legitimate news
may be found fairly stated.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

The City Library Board has purchased
the international Cyclopedia for the
Library. It is one of the finest works
extant, and will be an invaluable addi.
ton. Young Prof. Williams is agent for
this territory, and pliers the work on
splendid terms.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

An outrage is said to have been per-
petrated the other evening, near bod.
sonville. Paul Miner was terribly
beaten up by his sons. His nose was
cut almost off, and his jaw broken with
a club. Rumor says the boys took from
him $50 in pension money. Mr.. Miner
however, refuses to prosecute.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

The anti.treating law failed to pass, as
was quite proper it should. There is no
law, however, to prevent a man from
passing the bill himself, as we'll as all
other temperance measures C1ermon,
Courier
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

The Companies D. and I. Association
of the oath o. V. I. will hold its annual
meeting at Blue Greek, Adams county,
May 9th. Resident members are max
ing elaborate preparations for the ac'
commodation of visiting guests. Mem
bers of the oath not belonging to the
Association are cordially invited.
N. B. LAFFERTY, Pres.
w. G. FRow, Secy.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Mrs. Geo. Kramer has been employed
to fill the place of assistant ticket agent
at the B. 4 O. depot, made vacant by the
death of Frank Rowe. Mrs. Kramer has
had considerable experience, having
been her fathers assistant when he had
charge of the B. & o. Office here.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Frank Haynes is about to remove his
bakery to the room adjoining the
Haynes grocery. This will make it
much more convenient. as a passage
way will be made between the grocery
and the bakery.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Don't fail to examine our fine line of
spring samples in footwear which
enables you to buy the highest grade of
goods at low prices. Cincinnati Sample
Shoe Store.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Mrs. Adam Lemon died at her home,
between this city and New Market, Fri.
day evening, of the infrmities of old age.
The funeral services took place Sunday,
Rev. ]. W. Klise, officiating.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Lewis Ambrose is very seriously i'll
again with Bright's disease. Dropsical
swelling has apperared in his limbs, and
the physicians have been in consultation
concerning his condition. We hope to
be able to give more encouraging re-
port next week.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

A. B. Copes, the West Union Marshal
who was charged by the colored forger
Blair, with aiding the escape of the three
prisoners from the West Union jail, bit.
terly denies the accusation. He has
been one of the most vigilant and sue.
cessful officers Adams county ever had.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Tom Langley is for the old flag and a
new staff. He is agent for metallic
pole that is sure conductor of patriot.
ism and never rips, tears, fades or ravels.
It's just what every school district should
observe the law with.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Prof. H. 9. Minnich spoke before the
Clinton County Teachers Institute, al
Blanchester, Saturday, on the Educa
tional Characters of Dickens.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

The new sprinkler is on our streets.
1t is first class, and does its work well.
The required quote of subscriptions,
however, has not been reached. When
the boys come round, endorse their en-
terprise with a good, substantial en-.
couragemant.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Mrs. Fred Johnston has consented to
favor the audience at the May Day Con.
cert with violin solo. Don't fail to
enjoy this entertainment. There are
many good things on the programme.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

By some mischance we located Prof.
J. A. Shannon at the Rainsboro schools.
1t is the Bainbridge public schools of
which he is to take charge. Again, we
congratulate Bainbridge.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Rob't Jackson, jr., sent up from this
county to the Penitentiary, about year
ago, for burglary, is insane. The o. p.
Ne,cs says he is crazy With peculiar hal.
lucinations.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

The management of the Hillsboro
Railroad deserve the thanks of our
people for the energy they manifest
They have now succeeded in having
established fast freight for Hillsboro,
1t leaves Cincinnati at 4:05 p. m. every
day, and arrives here at 7:3O. This is
certainly great accommodation to OH
business men.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Emma Cox and Sister will have their
summer opening, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, April 3Oth, May lst and I'd.
All are codially invited.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Common Pleas Court is getting ready
for the vernal grind. The grand jury is
in session, and judging from outward
appearances, is transacting some bust.
nooo
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

The bill releasing County Treasury
Roads for liability for the loss of about
5000 in the Citizens National Bank has
passed the Senate and is now law.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

The Star Renovating and Upholstering
Co., located on corner Main and West
streets, are doing an immense business
and are giving universal satisfaction.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

A trio of d. DIS, who contributed S.
and costs, Monday morning, to the city e
exchequer, were James Trimble, Ed.
Stillwell and A. NJ. Haines.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Mrs. DR.. Hoyt and daughter, Miss
Florence, of Hillsboro, were the guests
of Mrs. L. T. Robinson, Wednesday and
Thursday. Greenfield NeWs.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Col. d. Q. Morrow speaks in the high
est terms of the earnestness and loyalty
of his friends in the recent Congression'
al convention. His delegates were all
true as steel.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

Eressa Young, aged eight years, died
Sunday, OF brain fever, at the home of
her father Robt. P. Young, north of this
city
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-04-30

At the Altruistic Association on Mon.
day next at 2:30 p. M, DR.. Chas. Larkin
will lecture and Mrs. Cotton Mather will
read an original story, "The House We
Live In" SEC'Y,