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Evening star., 1896-12-14
TELEPHONE SERVICE.
Comm nicatioR From the District
COmmi issfoners the Subject.

The Vice President laid before the Senate
today communication from the District
Commissioners. in response TO Senate
resolution calling for report to the
charges of telephone companies in tins and
other cities in order taat comparison OF
their rates might be shown. Tine Ccmns-
sioners transmit with their communication
statement by Superintendent; Miles OF
thu telephone and telegraph services of the
District of Columbia. giving The Informal
ton asked for.
Evening star., 1896-12-14
The Bimetallic Prono.i,ion.

The committee of tie republican caucus
to consider a bimetallic proposition held a
meeting today and informally discussed the
subject coming to no definite conclusion.
Senator Hoar, a member of the commit
tee. gave the other members some points
from his investigation of bimetallism
abroad.
Evening star., 1896-12-14
Mr.. Wnrd Assigna.

Philip H. Ward. engaged in the grocery
business at 1252-54 Goth street. today made
an assignment for the benefit of his cred
itors to John T. Crowley The assets are
placed at $5,O52.13 and the liabilities at
So 7TS.10
Evening star., 1896-12-14
Sale of Milk.

The Commissioners this afternoon sub
mitted to Congress with their recommenda
ton the draft of bill to further regulate
the sale of milk in the District of Columbia
The features of this bill have heretofore
appeared in The Star.
Evening star., 1896-12-14
Sisterly Affection.

DO love George?" unused Clara. softly,
''or is 1t simply a sisters affection that L
feel for" Just then Bobby burst noisily
into the room and interrupted her medita-
tions. rect out OF here, you little brat"
she shouted. and, seizing him by the arm,
she shot him through the door. "Ah. no"
she sighed. as she resumed ner interrupted
train of thought: my love for George is
not a sisters love. II Is something sweeter,
purer, higher and holier."
Evening star., 1896-12-14
Consuis Recognized.

The President has recognized Giuseppe
Natal, as italian consul at Pittsburg; Man
uel de Tornoh. as Spanish vice. consul at
Jersey City and Juan j. Pine, as Ecua-
doran consul at San Francisco Cal
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CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.
An Outcome of the wilkins OleOmnl
Rarine Case.

Kar1ne case.
The Wilkins oleomargarine case Is set
for trial in the Criminal Court tomorrow
morning. and the presence of the Wilkins
brothers. Walter p. and Joseph Wilkins. is
also desired In the Police Court. There is
a charge of assault preferred against them
by ore of the government witnesses In the
oreomargarine cases. The witness is Philip
Plummer a colored man who had worked
for the membe rs of the wilkins firm He
asserts that this morning the Messrs. Will
kins stopped him on the street. and one
held him while the other pounded him.
Evening star., 1896-12-14
GRAIN
CHAIRMAN HANNA At HOME.
Will Go On To Canton I'm Few
Days.

Cleveland. Ohio. December l4-NationaI
Chairman NJ. A. Hanna was back at his
office desk again this morning busily en-
gagged in attending to a large accumulation
of mail He stated that he would probably
go to Canton within a few DAYS.
A gentleman close to the President-elect.
rs well as to the national chairman. stated
today that he knew for a certainty thai
the treasury port folio had not been offered
TO Mr.. Dingley as has been reported.
Evening star., 1896-12-14
Contract. Awarded.

General Craishil. chief of engineers. has
awarded the contract for the construction
of mortar battery at Fort Point, Calves
ton, to Henry L. Brenerman of Paris, Tex,
at his bid of S94, ,492.
Evening star., 1896-12-14

The winters crops In the southern prov
inoes OF Russia have been greatly damaged
by the drought. The eastern crops are In
a satisfactory condition and those OF the
western and northern provinces are in q
good cor dttion.
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HURRIEDLY PUT TO SEA,
Work of COalinE the Newark Sud.
denly Suspended.

KEY WEST, Fla. December 1.-THE
United States cruiser Newark was lying in
dock coaling today when suddenly this
work was suspended and she hurriedly put
to sea without taking on board her full
supply of fuel. Her destination is not
known here, but it Is reported that she is
on her way to Havana.
Evening star., 1896-12-14

NJ. A Spur, convicted OF falsely certify
ing checks while president OF the CONNER
cial National Bank. was sentenced at Nash
VIE. Tenn, to two years ana six months in
the penitentiary.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices OF the
New York stock market today. as reported
by Corson Mccartney, members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents,
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. SO Broad way
nnan Iiah
Evening star., 1896-12-14
The Holiday Recess.

The House has adopted joint resolution
for adjournment for the holiday recess
from December ~ to January ).
Evening star., 1896-12-14
Burned His Father. Stable.

James Morgan, young white man, was
convicted in Criminal Court No. this af-
ternoon of burning the stable OF his father
John Morgan, the I'd CT last October.
Evening star., 1896-12-14
Death of Motor ao,x,.

Maj. T. F. Bowie died in the sixty-first
year of his age. at $50 pm. yesterday, at
his rome. SO8 A street southeast, after an
illness Of five weeks
Evening star., 1896-12-14

The ambassadors of the powers have sent
4 Joint note to the porte demanding the re-
call within ferty-eight hours of the Dorte's
special envoy to Crete. who Is accused Of
HwarTlng reforms projected
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GOverAMe0t Honda
Quotations reported by Corson & Macart.
Graia and Catton Mnrket..

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co. 1921 T.
street members New York stock exchange
correspondents Messrs. LadenburK. Thai
mann & Co., New York
Evening star., 1896-12-14

The bill has been signed authorizing the
Braxilian government to assume the note
issue OF the banks. and to issue $1,000 con-
tos In currency as a substitute for the cur
rent cedulas.
Evening star., 1896-12-14
omcial Vote Of Californi.,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, December a.
The vote of California for presidential cleo
tors has been tabulated and shows the fol-
lowing totals: Republicans. 146 5s8: fusion.
144, ,768 prohibition. 2.573
Evening star., 1896-12-14

Supreme Court Holiday Recess.
The court announced q recess for the holi.
days from next Monday until the first Mon.
day in January.
Evening star., 1896-12-14

Today. under the rules. was District of
Columbia day. but. at the request Of Mr..
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hold official positions, took place in Ger
mama (now California; Hall, 662 Bush
street. Monday evening, August 10, 1891.
After an interchange of the opinions of
those present it was decided to form an
association that would uphold the princi-
pies of the Republican party and by this
action benefit their people in maintaining
their political rights. In addition they de-
sired to assist as far as they were able in
the National, State and municipal elec-
tions, so that the party of Fremont, Lin
coin, Sumner and other noble men might
win triumphs of permanent and i'm
portant character. II was also understood
that as the plan of operation and member
ship of the league increased, strenuous eff
forts would be made to obtain EN- ployment
for those looking for work. and in this and
other ways establish fraternity of inter-
est AMI good will toward each other
Under most propItious circumstances
the Atro-AmerIcan League of San Fran
cisco was organized with about $50 MEM
bers. When the question was asked who
should be the leader of this new movement,
the response came by the unanimous seiec-
ton of I. B. Morton. 1t was wise choice.
This gentleman not only had the conf
dence of his brother members, but he pos
sessed administrative ability of q high
order, and was regarded as not only capa-
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"They have always taken an active part
in politics, believing it the duty of every
true American citizen to keep corrupt
men out of office and only true honest,
loyal Americans to be entrusted with the
affairs of the State and Nation. We be-
lleve the highest duty a man owes TO him.
self is the love of home, and in order to
have home and have it properly pro-
tected he must be interested in the politi-
cal affairs OF the State and Nation.
Hence, we have always felt it para
mount duty to defeat any candidate for
once that does not come up to our stand
ard of Repuolicanism."
There will be second Annual Congress
OF the Afro Am orleans of California held
In the city of Los Angeles August 10.
They expect, with satisfactory railroad
rate, an outpouring of their people such
as has never been seen in this State.
The officers of the league are: T. B.
Morton. president; Abraham Strather,
secretary; Ezekiel Cooper, treasurer Ex-
ecutive committee-W. w. Butler, chair
man; Oliver Patelow, E. T. Hubbard, An
drew Cant, r. H. Clifford. John Q. Barton,
George W. Brown, secretary. w. E. Hen
derson, State lecturer. State organizers
Rev. Tilghman Brown, San Francisco;
Rev. W. A. Brinkley, Stockton; Rev. Rob-
ert Birdwell, Paso Robes; Hon. John Pc
tiers, La Grange; Rev. George E. Duncan,
association chaplain.
The colored people of California look
forward to the assem- bling of this congress
as the great event of the year, as they have
twenty-seven leagues throughout the
State, with membership of nearly 1000.
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thunderstorm with lightning occurred this morn
Ing at San Luis Obispo, and the conditions are
favorable for unsettled weather and possibly
thunderstormS in the San Joaquin Valley, and
POSSIBLY in the Sacramento Valley Sunday.
Rain has fallen alo & the central coast and at
Carson City and conditions are favorable for fall
In temperature of about 10 deg. Sunday in the
valley districts of California. Heavy fog has pre-
vailed along the coast north of san Francisco.
The weather has been abnormally warm over
the northern half of the Pacific slope. AT Walla
Walla the temperature was % deg. above the nor
NAL.
Forecast made a. San Francisco for thirty hours
ending midnight. fully s. 1895:
Northern California-Cloudy weather with un-
settled conditions in the valleys and interior dis
tricts; colder in the sacramento Valley: foggy
along the coast sunday morning, with light west
erly winds Increasing in force.
Southern California-Cioudy SUNDAY morning.
with conditions favorable for unsettled weather in
northeastern portion: light westerly winds on the
coast. variable winds inland
Nevada Possibly light showers Sunday morn
ing; fair Sunday; colder IN Northern portion
Utah-Cloudy weather Sunday, with conditions
for unsettled weather; cooler sunday night
Arzona-Cloudy in extreme eastern portion
Sunday.
San Francisco and vicinity-Light fog Sunday
morning: fresh southwesterly Winds increasing In
force in the afternoon.
ALEXANDER g. MCADIE,
Local Forecast Official
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these courteous acts, Mr.. Morton and the
mem bers of the league, desirous of mani
testing their respect for the young lady,
arranged benefit and placed in her
hands $40 as result of their efforts.
When in the fall of 1898 the news was re-
ceived of the cruel and wanton lynching
OF Blunt and Miller in the South by law
less mob, the league called a mass meet-
ing to denounce the outrage and to de-
mand proper redress for the preparation
of so great crime. The gathering was a
large one, and very determined in tone
and character.
II did not forget the surviving widows
OF the murdered men, but raised $25 for
each OF them to assist la defrayng the ex-
penses OF a suit for damages in the States
where the outrages occurred.
On this occasion Colonel John O'Byrne
delivered the principal address, and Hon.
Max Pepper raised the collection. Through
the encouragement anu efforts of the
league Miss Ida B. Wells, the famous and
world-renowned lecturer and opponent of
lynching, delivered several stirring and
eloquent addresses here, as well as in the
principal cities of California, and also in
Denver, Colo
The Afro American League" said W.
e. Henderson, State lecturer, Yesterday,
lis Republican in politics, but under ali
circumstances reserves the right to be the
sole judge of what constitutes Republi-
can.
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DIED.

Acton, Robert Kurre Jobnuna
Bonner, Ellen Lamb. Eloridge G.
Bruins, Henry EHeureaux, Hattie
Buckly, Martha McCann Elizabeth
COnens, Herman Malone James B.
Sonsldlne, Daniel Minor, Lottie l..
Denigin, Ellen Morgan Maud f
Dunn, timothy L. Porter, Horace
Edsen, Anna Il. Quinian. thomas
gong, An Radius, George w.
Garretson, n. II. Radius, Marie
Helong, francesca Riordan. John p.
aohenschiid, Harry Ruhkala, Lizzie
Hutan, ie r. Schmidt ST., Louis
JenhicRt lristoph Twomey, May
htnoe, L-rrtto y. White, L. T..
hehoe Peter Wynne, Daniel
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BILE but entirely trustworthy. An execu-
tive committee was also selected and the
league started with bright hopes on a
career OF great usefulness. II must be ad-
mltted that there were some people who
old not fully understand the objects in
view, who had doubts as to the success of
tne enterprise and soon became prophets
OF Ill omen and who with much assurance
vigorously asserted that the league. would
nave very short and by no means a
charmed life. 1t was believed that as soon
as the next election was held it would pass
out OF existence and never be heard of
again.
But these prophets were mistaken.
Ihey forgot to take into account the zeal
ana enthusiasm of President Morton. The
meetings OF the league have increased in
interest and attendance. They are held
monthly, special meetings being called
wnen circumstances require.
Ihe San francisco League was the first
AFRO american league organized in this
state and has been followed by many or
carnations of a similar character and
purpose throus hout California.
The league has frequently assisted in a
charitable way many worthy causes, irsti-
tutlons and persons deserving of financial
ald, as well as Endorsements and proper
recognition of those engaged in educa-
tlonaI and reformatory movements.
Among such instances it is fitting to refer
to the visit of Miss Hattie @. Brown to the
Pacific Coast ON behalf of the Tuskegee
Institute, Booker 7. Washington founder
and president, located in Alabama, and
under the management of board of con-
troll composed of mem bers of their race.
Boon after her arrival in San Francisco the
league rendered her grand testimonial.
Inc handsome sum of $103 was realized,
$78 OF which was handed to Miss Brown
Tor the benefit of the institute, and the
balance, $25: was donated and sent to Miss
Gordon, eolored lady in charge of the
hve schools of the Congo Free State.
In 1898 Miss Valletta w inslow expressed
a desire to visit the Eastern section of the
Union for the purpose of completing her
studies. This lady always gave her SER
vice voluntarially when called upon to as
sist IN racial enterprises. Remembering
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thinking men within the Republican party
itself, and trust in no other way. At the
same time ! am aware that no great prin-
ciple or question is ever permanently set
tied until II IS settled right | have been,
and ever since President Harrison's last
letter accepting the nomination from the
Minneapolis convention in which, being
scared to death by the New York Sun and
the bowling Democrats in the House. he
flew the track on this question, satisfied
that the question of human rights,
upon which all other rights depend
in organized Governments, would not oc-
cupy much space in positive form in the
platform OF the party again, especially so
far as it relates to the black race in the
United States, until we ourselves, sup
ported as we Will be by that large follow
ing of old-fashioned Republicans who are
watching the course of the party and see
how it is drifting by degrees from Its orig
inaI and fixed PRINCIPLES based upon the
equality of all citizens before the law,
present this issue again before the Repub-
Iican party. 1t seems to me that the only
way this can be effectively done is by a
thorough organization of our people in
every State where our vote is not only an
important factor, but absolutely necessary
to the success of the party, and then form
q union of all these State organizations.
This would concentrate the vote OF
The Afro American citizens for common
purpose throughout the country. In this
connection l can say that this work, while
it is uphill, it is true is progressing most
satisfactorily. We must make our strength
felt IN the county and State first, espe-
cially in the Congressional elections and
for the right kind of men; for, say what
you WILL all the wrongs and injustice done
the negro can be traced directly to the de-
nial of this right.
speaking on this point ]. Sloat Fassett
of New York said:
The past is certainly useful to us in so far as
1t demonstrates the ability of our party to re-
deem its pledges, and its ability to govern in a
broad and enlightened way a free and pro-
all save one, and greatly mistake the temper
of the Republican party If it will be conteuted
until that pledge is made good. Our honor is
pledged to continue the contest Tor free and
honest ballot until the question is settled in
the right. That free people should cast a
free vote and have it honestly recorded and re-
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turned is the dream and determination of the
Republican party and the desSalr and night
mare of the Democratic. 1t is the pride OF the
Republican party that it never yet has COM
mitted an assault upon the freedom OF the bal
lot. The entire voca bulary of political crimes
has grown out of attempts 10 describe assaults
OF Democracy upon the freedom OF the ballot
and fair play in the exercise OF raneh1>e, as
the individual words have been made lntelll-
gible by Democratic practices. No question
has ever been permanently settled, and never
will be finally determined until it is settled in
the right; and until every citizen, white
black East or West, North or South, can ap-
proach the ballot-boX with absolute security,
and have his vote counted with absolute hon
esty, none of US can rest assured that our lib
critics are safe unless the votes OF all men are
safe. 1t is not the negro alone who Is d1sfran-
chised, it is every American.
Correctly and bravely spoken, Mr.. Fas-
sett The honor of the party is pledged to
continue tlis contest and the Hon.
Thomas B. Reed, who was forced to take
the platform Immediately after the chair
man had concluded, as if to make 1T more
i'm pressive, said:
1t is true that wealth has been poured into
the lap OF AL our people by the great system
which we believe in and which we have car
ried out But say to you to-day, there is
nobler future even than having given pros
perity 10 the country before the Republican
party [applausel, ana that nobler future is TO
give to every citizen OF the United states the
liberty OF thought and action. lApPlause.l
Wealth and prosperity are noble, but human
liberty is magnificent. [Great applause.l
Only few days before these sound
American statesmanlike declarations Pres
ident Harrison, on his way to the Decora-
tion-dav ceremonies at Rochester, n. Y,
Gnstead of going fishing on that sacred
natal day. said;
While claiming our own rights under the
law, we VIII freely and magnanimously Con-
cede to every other man his. [Applausel The
great power OF public sen timent viii manifest
1tSel1 upon all questions that have moral
truth in them. Men may divide upon eco
nomic questions-they will; but wherever q
touch of right or wrong, wherever question
of human right intervenes, the great senti-
ment OF this country will find its powerful and
unanimous expression. [Applausel
1.-The Afro American Congress, soon to
convene in Los Angeles, will do all within
its power to encourage and maintain a
cheerful. hopefu1, buoyant spirit amidst
the darkness and the gloom
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DiRTHS-il Observation-Disclosures
RORN-

BLUMENTH AL-In this city, July g. 1895. to the
wife of A. Blumenthal, daughter.
BRAUN-In this city, June 81. 1896, to the wife
of Andrew Braun. a
CONNOLiY-In this city, July 1, 1896, to the
wife of James Connolly, a daughter
DAY-In this city June 3, 1885, to the wife of
William Day, daughter
HARDY-In this city, July l, 1896, to the wife OF
Edwin B. Hardy
JOKGENSEN-In this city, July 2, 1896, to the
wife Of s. Jorgen sen daughter.
MARIANI-In this city. June 25, 1896, to the
wife OF II. Mariani, a son.
MILLER-In Oakland, June 30 1895. to the wife
OF Emmet Miller, a son.
NINNIs-In this city, July 8, 1895. to the wife of
George T, MINIS, son.
oCoNNELL-In this city, to the wife of John
OConnell, daughter.
RYAN-In this city, June %, 1896. to the wife of
Edw. F. Ryan, a son.
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VARICOCELE.

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month"; and the As an evil
dence OF recent results the following will
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the pain OF young men, and too MANY of them fall
II is TO correct the of Youthful fo11v and to
Ponl out the haPPy recovery of manly vgor by his won
oer Electric Belt that Dr.. Sanden has given to the
"orlo MS famous book, ''Three Glasses of Men, He
Will send pocket edition. Free sealed to any sufferer or
TO any man who does feel himself man Get # Dr
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ALL PATRIOTIC
AND REPUBLICAN,
Brief History of the Great
Afro-American
League.
WORK OF FIVE YEARS.
Started in San Francisco With
Less Than One Hundred and
Fifty Members.
LEAGUES NOW IN EVERY CITY.
Membership Throughout the State
Now Numbers Something Over
Sven Thousand.
LEAGUES NOW IN EVERY CITY

An enthusiastic meeting of the Afro
Americans of this City who were mem
bers of the Republican party and advo-
Gates of its general policy, including the
belief that none but responsible and honest
men should be nominated and elected to
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LArEsr sAIPp4Nu 4NrALLIGENOE.

Movements of Trans Atlantic Steamers.
NEW HORK-Arrived July 4-Stmr Phpnicia,
from Hamburg; stmr Etruria, from Liverpool and
Queenstown: stmr La Touraine, from HavreS stmr
California, from Hamburg and Havre.
Sailed July 4->iia- Veendam, for Rotterdam; (;
stmr Mobile, for London; stmr La Bourgogne, for
Havre; stmr Paris, for southampton; stmr Fulda,
for Genoa; stmr LucaEia, for Liverpool; stmr
Prussia, for Hamburg; stmr City of Rome, for
Glasgow; stmr Norge, for Stettln.
HAVRE-Sailed July 4-S-rnr La Normandie,
for New York.
SoUTHANPToN-SaiiedA Auly 4-Stmr st Louis,
for New York.
KINSALE-Passed July 4-Stmr Umbria from
New York, for Liverpool.
SCILLY-Passed July 4-Stmr Aller, from New
York, for Bremen.
LIZARD-Passed July 4-Stmr La Bretagne,
from New York, for Havre.
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MARRIED.

ALT-SEIPEL-In this city, June 20, 1895, by
the Rev. j. H. Schroeder, Charles Ait and Mary
Seipe
CARRINGTON-DUPLIS this city, June
80, 1895, by the Rev. DR.. NJ F. Colburn, Ly man
N. Darlington and Georgiana Duplissea, both of
San Francisco.
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