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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-29
ASBl RVS TRIANGLE,
Proposed Colossal Arcade and Da In n r
to he Built Next Season.

Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
ASBURY PARK, n. j., August %, 1886.
Asbury Park next season will possess the
finest and largest amusement plant on the
New Jersey coast If plans at present being
perfected are brought to successful con-
clusion. The site for this plant was pur-
chased month ago by William J. Cooper
OF Morristown, who mas an ice cream gar
den here during the season. 1t is TRAN
gular block In the heart of the hotel CEN
ter, facing the beach, at the junction of
Goodman and Asbury avenues, and is con-
coded to be the most valuable piece of prop
erty OF its size in Asbury Park. For sew
eral years every real estate dealer and
Many of the hotel and business men of the
coast nave been endeavoring to gain pos
session OF the land. but the owner invar-
iably named a fabulous price. On account
OF its location 1t was at one time suggested
that the triangle be made public park
but the movement was not agitated until
about the time that the sale was made An
approximate idea of the value OF the land
may be obtained when II is said that five
OF the leading hotels OF the resort face the
triangle, and the largest and most popular
board walk pavilion is but a stones throw
away.
Inc plans at present under considera ton
can lof tWo-story building and roof gar
den 70 be erected at a cost of about sloo,-
wv The building will cover the triangle
with the exception of the extreme point
facing the ocean. upon which will be erect
ed steel obserN alton tower The ground
moor will be divided into booths and kiosks
Tor Shopketpers. excepting at the Webb
street 'front.' which will be given up to a
slass-covcred Ice cream garden. The entire
second story will be given up to an amuse-
Hent haH or theatorium, where continuous
performances and light operas will be
given. AT the rear of the roof garden. above
the theater stage, a restaurant will be
pullt inclosed in glass. The elevators run
hlhs up the tower will have landings at the
amusement hall and roof garden. and there
VIII be elevators from the ice cream gar
den. set of plans and propositions SINH
lar 10 the above have also been submitted
10 MI; cooper by a party of Philadelphia
capitalists, but no decision will he gwen
until the present season has closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-29
The Late Mrs. Thomas O. sclfridEe, ar.

Many tributes have been PAID TO the
memory of the late Mrs. Louisa Carey Sci
fridge. the wife of Admiral T. o. Sellridre,
retired and the mother of Admiral Sell
fridge and Lieut.. Commander J. Russell
Selfridge, and these evidences of the es-
TEEN and admira ton in which the Nener-
able lady was held are touching and graft
fying to those who survive her. Mrs
Selfridge was eighty-fvc years OF age at
the time of her death. which occurred Au-
gust 2l at the home of one of her Sons In
San Francisco. She sprang from the best
of Puritan stock. Delicate in stature, she
Was in her youth renowned for her beauty
as well as for the loneliness of her char
acter She continued to take an active and
deep interest in all the social and political
questions of the day up to the time OF her
death, and devoted herself to works OF
charity with a vim and enthusiasm that
would have been a subject of praise and
remark In one many years her junior
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-29
Thanks From the Orphans.

The sisters Of ST. Vincent's Orphan
Asylum and the little people under their
care have extended their grateful thanks
to Captain e. s. Randall for the day of
genuine pleasure at River View to which
he treated them last Wednesday. and have
taken similarly courteous action toward
PRESIDENT George 5. Dunlop of the WASH
ington and Georgetown railroad. the cars
of which transported the party to and from
the boat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-29

70 ms nome In Pennsylvania has returned
tomorrow. -' N''"i e'i
Miss Julia Memmert of Dumbarton ave-
nue. who has been on a visit TO friends et
1tcanoke, Va. has returned home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-29

Nirgie Jackson. colored girl, was before
the Police Court today, charged with rob-
hing George Williams of one dollar. The
man declared that he saw the girl have
her hand in his pocket. Virgie made a de-
NAL and said she hoped the Lord would
strike her dead if she took it. A sentence
of thirty DAYS was impcsed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-29

Out of respect to the memory of the late
Judge Arthur Macarthur. the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia, holding
an equity session. with Judge Cox on the
berch, adjourned Immediately after being
opened today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-29
Stfll the Pastor.

The recent announcement thay Shiloh
Baptist Church, colored, was to have new
pastor is an error. Rev. ]. Anderson Tay-
lcr will continue to serve his flock,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-08-29

warning was given to the place before the
arrival Of the raiding party, and nothing
OF an discriminating character was found
TO snow that gambling was conducted at
the place. Frank Foster was the only man
arrested but 1t is doubtful II q case can be
made out against him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

MIA Wisconsin Republican League,
Club Convention will be held August
Path. 1896, at the city Of Milwaukee.
1t will meet at the Exposition Hall at
twelve o'clock noon, and viii hold
afternoon and evening sessions. The
business Of the meeting will include
reports from the officers of the League
the election of officers, vice presidents
and an executive committee for the
ensuing term, the choosing of fifty
delegates and fifty alternates TO repre-
sent the State League in the Great
National League Convention to be
held in such Exposition Hall August
%. 26, and y, Immediately ensuing.
and the adoption Of resolutions and
measures to advance League interests
and usefulness. In the State League
Convention each local club will be en-
titled 10 six delegates. besides its
president and secretary. VINO are en-
titled 10 be delegates BY virtue of their
offices. Proxies foi any Of these dele,
gates will be recognized. All Of these
delegates viii be admitted t. the
meetings OF the said National Conven-
ton and every effort will be made to
make the occasion profitable and en-
joyable in the highest degree.
The Convention Committee at Mill
waukeee has spared neither trouble
nor expense in preparing an elaborate
and splendid reception for delegates
and guests. Speakers OF national rep
uta.;on viii address the Convention.
The railroads have granted one fare
rate open to all for the round trip. and
the hotels have made reduced rates.
II is hoped that every club ia the
state VIII he fully represented. The
Importance and interest Of the meet
ing will amply repay delegates and
guests for their attendance. III anv
community has failed to organize a
republican club. let it be done and
degates elected. SAMUEL A. HARPER
d. e. OWEN, President.
S.,.rata,.,.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

Miss Abigail Dodge. the famous
writer and controversialist, who IS best
known to the public as Gail Hamilton
died at her home in Massachusetts,
Aug. II, 1896. For many years Miss
Dodge vas conspicuous figure in
WashiL ton where she came early in
the SOS. When political fortune
brought Jas. G. Blaine to the capitol
she became a member of his house
hold and made the Blaine drawing
room noted literary center. Among
the brilliant women Of the last
thirty years for keen logic and intel
lectual ability, Gail Hamilton has
been without peer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

The chief cause OF the small crowd
at the Fennimore races was the lack Of
liberal use Of printers ink. Mr.. Rog-
ers evidently vent on the supposition
which so many business men follow,
that people know Of him and his fine
track and that advertising was unnec-
essary. That policy won't work. It
is judicious andcontinuous advertising
that brings the best results. The
public demand and rightly too that a
person or firm who want their pat
ronage shall let them know what
they have TO offer and do it in good
style too. Newspaper advertising is
Il Z advance agent Of prosperity for
every dine of business.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

The silver men who maintain that
the free and unlimited coinage Of sill
Yer at the ratio to gold OF l6 TO /
would raise the price Of silver bullion
so that the silver in a silver dollar
will have commercial value equal to a
gold dollar overestimate the influence
it is possible for single nation to ex-
ert. If the price Of silver bullion is
raised here it will be likewise increased
everywhere. Silver bullion has prac-
tically the same value the world over.
Is it sensible to suppose that the free
coinage of silver by the United States
would double the value of silver in
England, Germany and Mexico2 1t
is doubted by many economists that
all the nations of the world together
could maintain bimetalism at the Is
to l ratio. How ridiculous then to
think the United States alone could
do 50! II one nation alone could
maintain that parity why does not
the fact that China. Mexico and the
South American republics are on a
silver basis hold the silver up9 The
fact is the free coinage of silver at 16
to by the United States alone would
not materially increase the value of
silver bullion but would decrease the
purchasing power Of dollar by nearly
one-halt thereby, producing what are
popularity styled 50-cent dollars.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20
Griffin : Triumph

No republican convention held in
Wisconsin in recent years has been
mere fortunate in its selection Of Per-
manent Chairman than was the con
vention that nominated Major Scofield
at Milwaukee last week.
General Michael Griffin, of Eau
Claire, who was unanimously chosen
to the onerous post, had an established
reputation among the sold boys in
blue" as parliamentarian of merit
But in the admirable discharge of his
duties on Wednesday and Thursday
he amazed even those who knew him
best. His rulings were faultless.
his command over the large
convention assembled was absolute;
on occasions. in the heat of the fight,
when the chair was compelled to as
sert itself the gavel fell always at the
right instant-never thirty seconds
too early, never thirty seconds too
late.
General Griffin proved himself Il
master at his post. and under circum-
stances, too. that were much more
than ordinarily diaicult.-Green Bay
Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

The Spanish government is preparing
a big bill Of damages to be presented
to the United States on account of the
numerous expeditions alleged to have
gone from our shores to the relief Of
OF the Cuban insurgents. In support
of its claim it intends to invoke the
precedent established against Great
Britain in the celebrated Alabama
claim awards made by the Geneva
Arbitration tribunal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

Senator Baxter is entitled to re-
election for the honorable record he
made in the last legislature His SER
vices are recognized abroad and It
viii be surprised to the leading men
Of the state if Grant county refuses to
support for a second term SO capable a
representative. The following from
the Oeonomowoo Republican shows
how the Senator is regarded in Wan
kesha county
/ Among those whose names have been fav-
orabiy mentioned tor denomination and re-
election % the state senate at me coming
! general election, there + not 1 member 81
I thar body more entitled Is that ncri;ta dis
/ tincuon than Is Hon {. Il, Baxter. OF Ian.
caster Whether as Chairman 1T the com.
/ mtttee on Chains or as an influential mem
bey ON the toor OF the senate. none have
made cleaner OF more consistent recara
r. parucularuze he voted against the bil-
/ relieving the state trea>urerS because me
/ PLATFORM Of his party said il would not 4,
So. II was mainly through MS efforts thal
the interest on the trust funds were eQualiE.
| ed, He voted aud worked against a schem,
10 increase The salaries of certain onicfals
A. Chairman of the COMMITTEE on state ii.
fairs he was ever watohful OF The interest 81
the State and any scheme 10 raid the treas
ety found an active and persistent oppoa.
euti IN the person of senator Baxter Sucf
men as he should ee retained in public posi-
lions and not careleSSiy set aside ia order /,
pass the ofices round. Win the 6nowleae,
gained oy experience coupled with first
Glass business capacity and natural Htness
iot sse position there are grounds % Is
.isNe atS services VIII be doubly valuable {.
TIE tEture
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

The Platteville News Of last week,
in a well written article presents the
name of Hon. A. r. Bushnell for gov
ernor OF Wisconsin. Mr.. Bushnell
would make a good governor and the
democrats could make no better choice,
but isn't it a little cruel for the demo-
Gratis OF Grant county to ask their
friend and old neighbor to permit
himself to be crueitied on the cross OF
the 10 to ! fallacy2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20
There 5 only one.

1t seems to be the unanimous opin-
ion Of the Milwaukee convention both
delegates and visitors that Gen. Griffin
made splendid presiding officer.
Only one man in the state, SO far as
we have seen or heard, found any
serious fault with his rulings. Who
was that man? oh, that was Sallv's
partner in the bar KILN, G. Pop
Goddlewoggles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20
Golden Facts.

Silver men are claiming that there
is scarcity of money in the United
States. That claim is false. There is
an abundance Of money for the needs
of the nation. There has been a steady
increase in the circulation of the coun-
try for years as the following table viii
show. Il is not more money that is
needed; it is conditions that will So
business aud money moving that will
bring relief
In the following table the first col
umn gives the year and the second
the amount OF money in circulation in
the United States for each person.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

DIR. hansen the arctic employer who
started on an expedition for the north
pole IN 1898. has returned safe and
sound from his long cruise in high lat
itudes. He did not succeed in bring
ing the north pole home with him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

Section /, OF Chapter 1913 of the laws
OF 1895 provides as follows:
SECTION. l. No person shall be
eligible to the office Of county super
intendent who shall not at the time OF
his election or appointment have
taught in public schools OF the state
for period Of eight months. and who
shall not at the time Of such election
or appointment hold certificate en-
titling him to teach in any public
school in the state, or certificate to
be known a a county superintendent
certificate, and which shall be issued
by the state superintendent after ex-
animation by, and upon the recon-
mendation Of the board of examiners
for state certificates.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

Nonresident pupils will be cordially welcomed. Ex-
penses for board and tuition low TEXT books for all
pupils IN primary grades furnished free portion of
the text books in the High School will be loaned pupils
at a very low rental.
diploma from district school admits the holder to
the gh School without examination. Graduates from
high School admitted the State University Belot
College or the Junior class of any normal school
For further information call address the PRINCIPAL
any member of the School Board Lancaster Wis 26w4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

1t may not be generally known
among his friends in Grant county
but il is u fact that the responsibility
for the defense Of the present ap-
portionment law rests upon the
shoulders OF the Hon. VIM. +. Carter
now OF milwaukee,. When senator
Spooner left for the west he placed
the matter in Mr.. Carter hands. Il
is unnecessary 70 say to Grant count,
readers that the law viii he ably ans
honestly defended
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

That Inc amoUnE q money N CIRCUS
lation determines prices i slso 4 fall
lacy. France. Switzerland, aud Italy
are neighbors and the prices Of goods
and products are practically the same
in all these countries, yet France has
IA per capita circulation Of 5000;
Switzerland OF $1,000, and Italy OF
50 63.
II is tariff legislation to which We
must look for redress.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

Hudson star-Brave. intrepid. little
Bob LaFollette is the Phil sheridan Of
Wisconsin politics Iii, brilliant cam
paign commanded the admiration Of
everybody. His only fault as gener-
al is that in the heat q battle he is IL
able to swoop down upon friends with
even more savagery than upon party
enemies
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

The Mineral Point Tribune fayors
the plan to call a senatorial conven-
ton composed of delegates chosen by
the towns of the district-the plan
that was proposed by the HERALD last
week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

Leading Candidates for County Onces Sui
ject to the Action Of the Republican coun
" Convention:
FOR SHERIFF:
John Fawcett Platteville
Henry Kuster platteville.
Horace Hymer. Potosi.
Jud r Walker, Boscobel.
Orlando Thomas. Montfort
Jos Longbotham, P1atteville
FOR COUNTY CLERK
w l.. Taylor Melville.
G. Il. Dickinson, Patch Grove
r. Il. Grnis Little Grant
John Eplett Georgetown.
A. w. Hastings. Platteville.
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS;
Geo. L. Budd, Lancaster.
w. G Woodhouse, Lancaster.
H. c. Bryhan F."
Louis BETTER Patch Grove.
Jacob Shrake, Wyalusng.
s. W Rogers Fennimore.
Jos. Horsfall Jr,. Millville.
Geo Tuftiey, Jr, Marion.
Thos. a. Peterson. Castle Rock
Jas. Edwards Hazel Green
ID. \. Smalley, Smelser.
FOR TREASURER;
Geo. Nevius, Bloomington
Hiram Gilmore. Platteyille
J -. Maae', sitter.
+. 81. wager, Burton.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
w. =. Howe Boscobel
r. D Blanchard,
w Palmer.
II. w Brown, Lancaster
y Il. Burns, Piattevlle.
FOR O. ERIK CIRCUIT COURT.
j. c Churchill present Incum
bent
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT:
{. II. Nye present fucumbent)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

MADISON. Wis. Aug. 10, 1896.
Io RspVb'jca13 League C25tb, ana En-
RfpablicallS;
As announced through the Republic
can Press Of the state under date Il
February 29th last, the regular bien-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20
The sound money democrats Of Wis

The sound money democrats Of Wis
cons who favor i second national
convention will assemble in state CON
vention IN Milwai',ee Aug %. Ellis
b. Usher has i,,e the call. 1t i.
expected that viii be a thousand
or more sound money Wicoosin demo.
Gratis in attendanee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

senator John l.. Mitchell has Hoped
on the money question and east his
lot with the Bryanites
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20
Free silver MORALITY.

Louisville Courier-Journal DEM:
The paper of which Mr.. Bryan was
editor, until recently, The Omaha
World Herald, published a few days
before his retirement, at the head OF
its editorial columns, this piece of adj
vice: Every one who has money at
his disposal can protect himself a
gainst loss through free silver by CON
yerting his money into land, houses
and merchandise OF various kinds. If
besides he borrows more money and
uses it for the purpose he viii make
a profit on the transaction at the ex-
rense Of the man from whom he bor-
rows Note especially that last SEN
tence. There morality for a cross
and crown campaign!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20
state and congresslonaI RepubIIean TleI.et

State and Congressional Republican Tick'
For Governor
EDWARD scoFfELD, Of Oconto.
For Lieut.. Gov
EMIL BAENSCH Of Manitowoc.
For Secretary Of State
HENRY CASSON Of Vernon.
For Treasurer
sEwALL A. PETERSON, of Barron.
For Acknowledgement
w. II. MYLREA, of Marathon.
For Supt Public Instruction
JOHN @. EMERY of Dane.
For Railroad Commissioner
DUNCAN j. MCKENZIE, Of Buffalo.
For insurance Commissioner
WM. A. FRICKE. Of Milwaukee.
For Member of Congress-3rd District
j. w. BABCOCK, OF juneau County.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

1t is suggested that primaries be held On
saturday Aug, -. At usual time and place.
Gitcers OF primaries are requested to fOr-
ward credentials OF delegates to the Char
man of the county convention as soon As
possible & Ii RANTER
Chairman Req Central Committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

Leading Candidates for County Onces Sub
ject to the Action Of the Republican coun-
~ Convention:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

National Republican Ticket.
For President
WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
OF Ohio
For President
GARRETT A. HOBART,
OF New Jersey.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

For Member Of Congress-3rd District
J. w BABCoCK, ofJuneau County
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-08-20

Ne,leiarl
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-13
Library For The Blind

The first free circulating library for the
blind in the world was opened with a re-
ception Monday night in St. Agnes
Church Home. No l2l west Ninety-hrst
street. u is the idea Of Richard Randall
Ferry. who is the president of the asso-
citation controlling the institution.
Mr. Ferry is blind. and has been so for
three years. He had led an active life up
TO his sixtieth year, when failing eyesight
compelled him TO give up business.
He learned TO read books printed on
what is called the New York point sys-
TEN. The letters seemed 10 have been
picked out with pins from the other side
OF the paper. and are read through con-
tact Of the readers fingers with the pa
per. lie derived so much pleasure from
reading that he could not rest content
until he had afforded other blind persons
not 30 wcll-tO-do as himself, access TO
the books he enjoyed. That was the be-
ginning Of the idea Of the library. Upon
his niece Mrs clara H. Williams, de-
volved the work Of carrying out this idea.
and she not only Interested many per
sons and secured the use OF large room
i'm St. Agnes Church House, but will act
as librarian.
The list OF contributors includes Will
liam Rockefeller and the actress. Lolita
Crdbtrcc The list Is not long. but the
promoters hope that II will be.
Mr.. Walt cstir. atcs that there are 1000
blind persons IN Greater New York, and
the promoters Of this library nope event
ually 10 reach all of them. Many can
read the point system. many can rcad
the Boston line system. ana there VIII
D.. books printed I'm both systems In the
library There are many who cannot
read either system. and 10 such the point
system will bc taught as the promoters
believe ID Is learned easier. THO SUPPORT
will be entirely through contributions.