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The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
TEXANS BANQUET.
BRILLIANT RECEPTION AT JOINER s
DISTINGUISHED POLITICIANS PRES
ENT.

A BRILLIANT RECEPTION AT JOINER :.
DISTINGUISHED POLITICIANS PRES
ENT.
On last Thursday evening, Joiner's
Cafe, at 22o2 9TH street, n. W., was a
scene not often witnessed.
The occasion was a stag banquet by
the Texas Association of this city to
visiting Texans to the Capitol of the
Nation. DR.. J. N. Johnson, the great
political agitator superintended the af-
fair and made all at home, WHO gave
their presence
Mr.. Joiner, as he generally does,
had everything in first class style.
The menu consisted of ten courses
served in Joiner's best style.
At 10 o'clock the invited guests took
their seats at the table, which was
beautifully decorated as follows:
THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION.
Professor ]. B. Williams, Caldwell,
Texas, president; w. T. Blackshear,
Fort Worth, Texas, secretary; w, E.
Hamilton, Austin, Texas, recording
secretary; E. Knight. Calvert. Texas,
vice-preSIdent; E. E. Wilson, E. M,
Madison, Austin, Texas; J. S. Moten,
Bastrop, Texas. I'D vice-president; c
Alexander, Texarkana, Texas; N. w
Cuney, Jr., DR.. F. ]. Webb, R. c. Ed
mundson, Galveston, Texas; DR.. J. N
Johnson, Bryan, Texas.
INVITED GUESTS.
Hon. c. M. Ferguson, Paris, Texas
Hon. H. c. Ferguson, Houston, Texas
Mr.. w. Calvin Chase, Washington
D. c.; Hon. George w. Jackson, Sar
Angelo, Texas; Hon. E. A. Patten,
Evergreen, Texas; Hon. A. Asberry
Calvert; Texas; Mr.. Wiley Hubert
Houston, Texas; Prof. NJ. w. Lawson
Montgomery, Texas; S. c. Dickerson
Austin, Texas; Hon. John c. Dancy
and DR.. J. E. Shepherd, North Caro-
lima; Hon. George w. Murray, South
Carolina; DR.. E. d. WilIiston, Wash
ington, D. c.; Prof. D. Abner, Seguin
Texas; w. A. Strowder, Houston
Texas; Prof. A. o. Stafford, Washing
ton, d. c.; G. c. Barnett, West Vir
ginia.
At the conclusion of the supper The
following wers suggested by the toast
master, Prof. J. B Williams:
introductory, Mr.. J. S. Moten, whC
made very witty speech.
| Hon. George w. Murray, "Civi
Service" He didn't favor it under {
political government. His address wa:
eloquent.
Hon. c. NJ. Ferguson, "Texas Poll
tics" His speech was dignifed, con
servative, pointed and eloquent.
Hon. John c. Dancy, Leadership.
This speech was one of the best deliv
cred. He said many things that were
highly applauded.
Prof. ID Abner, Tr., "Afro-Inter
State Fair at Houston, Texas" Thi:
speaker is one of the most brilliant de
baterS in the South. His address wa
the most witty and eloquent delivered
| He said THE BEE was known all owe
Texas, and the editor was a great MAJ
| in the State.
Mr.. w. Calvin Chase, The Press.
! He discussed the power of the pres
and what it could do.
DR.. ]. E. Shepherd, "The New Ad
ministralion. The doctor has grea
hopes and expects great things.
DR.. E. Martin, E. E. Wilson, DR.. ]
NJ. Johnson and Mr.. Asberry of How
ard University were called on, AM
made excellent speeches.
Editor Chase suggested a toast
! "The Texas Association" which wa
responded to by DR.. Johnson.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

home NEWS AND EVENTS TRANSFERRED
SINCE OUR LAST ISSUE.-oTHER MAT
TIERS WORTHY OF CAREFUL CON
SHERATON.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

The largest hotel for Afro-Ameri-
can guests will be found in The
BEE directory of hotels. The largest
and best houses in the city.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20

PERSONAL POINTS PoINTEDLY OUT.
The Washington bee., 1897-03-20
$I.3s TO ANNAPOLIS AND RE
TIJRN

via B. & o. R R. All trains Marc b
27th and 2Sth, valid for return passag e
until following Monday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
A vExgp QUESTION.
Abstract of Pope's Encyclicnl on Man
itobn school Problem.

itobn school Problem.
Rome, Dec. 25.-The pope's encyclical
on the Manitoba school question is
published here. After recalling the
religious history Of Canada and eulo-
giving It's scholastic institutions his
holiness expresses regret at the de-
cisions taken seven years ago in Man
itoba, relative to the Catholic schools,
and points out the right of Catholics, ao-
cording to the federal agreement. The
pope condemns a school system based
on religious neutrality, praises the
zeal the bishops have displayed on the
question; regrets that the Catholics
are not equally united, owing to politi-
cal passions, and admits that the au-
thorities have done something to di-
n1inish the Inconvenience of Manitoba
school legislation. But his holiness de.
clares this to be inadequate and exhorta
Catholics to persist in claiming all
their rights, though they must not re-
fuse any partial separations obtaina,
BILE with the view to reduce the perils OF
the education of the youth. The ency.
clical says that in the event of these be.
ing unobtainable, Catholics should pro.
vide their own schools, and adopt, unde,
the guidance of their bishops, pro
gramme of study consistent with Their
religion and all literary and scientific
prOgreSS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
NOVEL DOCUMENT is FILED.
Nuptial Agreement Between sutton
Cochran md Intended Wife

Nuptia1 Agreement Between Sutton
Cochran md Intended Wife.
Employees in the recorders office at
Chicago were working over as unique
an instrument as was ever committed
to their charge the other day. The
document was nuptial agreement be-
tween Sutton Fraser Cochran esquire,
senior assistant in the department of
coins and medals in the British
museum, and Miss Adriana McWhorter
Bruen, of Edinburgh. The agreement
was fledby Charles Southmayd, of New
York, to show his right to the trustee
ship of certain 20 feet of land in lot
seven, in the school section, addition to
Chicago.
The agreement is bulky document
Of 10 pages, bearing date of 1871. It is
laden with seals of recorders and
notaries in London, Edinburgh, New
York and many other towns where the
Cochrans held property. The agreement
is given to show the disposition OF
property, real and personal, and $500
life insurance held by the husband. It
is recorded in Cook county in order to
forestall any contention in regard to
the trusteeship of the property owned
by the pair in the county,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
WILL PAY EVERY DOLLAR.
Banker Singerly WIN Liquidate the
Banlk's indebtedness.

Banker SinGerly VIII Liquidate the
Bnnlk's Indebtedness.
Philadelphia, Dec. 24.-The Record
publishes the following editorial:
ITO the Public: The Record Is compelled
to make a painful personal announcement
this morning. Owing to the financial en-
barrassment of Mr.. William M Singerly,
president of the Record Publishing COM
pany, the Chestnut Street national bank
and the Chestnut Street Trust and Savings
Fund company were obliged to suspend
business yesterday.
1.-THE weight which proved too heavy for
Mr.. Singerly to carry was his large invest
ments In the Singerly pulp and paper mill
at Elkton, Md. The extreme shrinkage in
the price of paper, and the resulting depre-
citation in the value of that property, was the
primary cause OF his embarrassment, and
of the suspension of the bank and trust
company with which he has been so closely
identified. An extraordinary effort was
made before the announcement of the sus-
pension yesterday to tide over the diff
Guilty, and Mr.. Singerly's friends rallied
fidelity; but 1t was found impracticable to
turn the assets at his disposal into shape
TO meet immediate requirement
"A complete statement of the condition
of the Chestnut Street national bank will
soon be available. 1t is probable that
enable the bank to liquidate It's obligations
without the necessity or delay Of re-
ownership. In the Record property Mr..
Singerly has valuable asset. The earn
ings of the journal during the year 1895 In
excess of all expenditure were $4,000.
With such money maker to fall back
upon, and with grim determination to pay
every dollar he owes. he hopes to redeem,
his credit and satisfy his creditors.''
Mr.. Singerly has issued this state
ment to the public:
ION Tuesday next, or, at the latest, on
Wednesday. a plan now being formulated
requiring the devotion to it's purposes OF
all my assets will be submitted to my cred.
itors and to the creditors of the Chestnut
Street national bank and the Chestnut
Street Trust & Saving Fund company ]
believe, and this belief is shared by those
who have been informed of the situation
that with this plan, which will involve
partly an acceptance of Record Publishing
company stock, approved by the creditors
none Of them ultimately will lose any.
thinpp
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
HORSES FOR EXPLOITATION.
Secretary Wilson Much Interested In
Plan to supply Cnvnlries OF Europe.

Plan to supply Cnvnlries OF Europe.
Washington, Dec. "a. Secretary Will
son, of the agricultural department,
is displaying much interest In the en-
couragement Of the expectation Of
horses for sale in the European mar
kets. He believes that there is no good
reason why the United States should
not supply many Of the horses used
abroad, and he is especially impressed
with the belief that we could breed in
this country, particularly in the west
ern states, horses which could be serv-
ioeable for cavalry purposes. The
agents of the department in London
and other places have been instructed to
make reports on this subject, covering
the general questions and the style Of
horse, the demand, price, etc. This In
formation will be embodied in the bull
letins soon to be issued.
Charles E. Stubbs, an agent of sever
al Representations in this country,
will leave for Europe in a few days,
bearing an honorary commission from
the department. Mr. stubbs' special
mission is to investigate the horse mar
kets of Europe with special reference
to cavalry horses, and such data as he
obtains of general interest to horse
breeders who might be induced to en-
bark in this new field of competition
| will be turned over to the department
! for publication,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
Hail Is Furnished.

Philadelphia, Dee. 25.A new bail
bond in the sum of 81 600 was entered in
the United States circuit court of APP
peals Friday for John d. Hart, and he
was released from prison. Hart is I'M
der conviction and sentence for aiding
in filibustering in the steamship .Lau-
rada case. he was surrendered by his
former bondsmen few days ago, and
was sent to the penitentiary, Hart will
be under bail until the appellate court
finally passes upon the question OF
granting him a new trial.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
Japnn,s Nail MIL.

San Francisco, Dec. 24.-Charles w
Richards, mechanical expert Of
Cleveland, o., has arrived from Japan
where he has been experimenting the
construction of wire nail plant, cost
ing $26o,o0O, at Toxic. The capacity Of
the works is 500 kegs of nails and 1,OO(
wooden kegs daily. A skilled laborer in
Japan is paid but 35 cents day az
against s1.5o in this country, the output
of the factory will cause a correspond
ing reduction in the demand for til.
American product.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
IN Confidence.

The Fiance-3Nhen was small boy,
Alice, I was given to ringing door-bells
and running away.
The Fiancee-But you don't do any
thing like that now, suppose?
The Fiance-I came near doing it the
night called on your father to ask his
CONSENT
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
Pardon Comes Too Late.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Dec. PA. c. AL
lison, of sunbury, Pa, convicted last
March of fraudulent use of the mails
and sentenced to serve IS months in
the Western penitentiary, was Friday
pardoned by President Mckinley. It
is reported, however, that the pardon
came too late, as Allison, who is lying
in the hospital of the penitentiary, IL
critically i'll from consumption.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
A Big Increase.

Chicago, Dec. 25.-The amount OF
business, both freight and passenger,
handled by western lines thus far III
the holiday season has been at least
60 per cent. above that of last year. The
bulk Of passenger traffic is yet to come,
and on many roads more people have
already been handled than were banded
throughout all the season last year.
Freight has been very heavy and the
increase has been large over that OF
the holiday season last wear.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
Wnges Increased.

Ishpeming, Mich, Dec. 25.-As was
anticipated, the miners union voted
against the strike advocated by officers
of the union. Following the announce
ment of this result all the local mine
operators announced ten per cent. in
crease in wages, taking effect from De-
cember /,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
Murder Suspected.

Chicago, Dec. 25.-Katherine Bolitz,
aged IS, who kept boarding house,
was found dead in her home Friday
with rope twisted around her neck.
The supposition is that she was muir
dered for her money, as over 5000 she
had in the house is missing. Three
boarders We're arrested but there is no
direct evidence against them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
chicago Aldermen Indicted.

Chicago, Dec. 95.-The grand jury
has voted 35 indictments against pro-
prietors of alleged gambling resorts,
and among those indicted are three al
der1nen. The indicted members of the
city council are Michael Kenna, First
ward; William j. O'Brien, Sixth ward
and John Powers, Nineteenth ward
Powers and O'Brien are partners in the
saloon business, and it is claimed are
joint owners of gambling resort. All
the indicted aldermen gave bonds fol-
their appearance when wanted.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
Omcer Held for Murder.

New York, Dec. 25.-A coroner's jury
found that James Kennedy came to his
death on November % last through O
blow from club in the hands of Police
man Henry Woodley. The jury ex-
pressed no opinion as to whether the
clubbing was justifable or not. The
policeman was committed in default
of $4,000 bail. Kennedy was killed in a
street brayyl
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
LEGISLATURE ADJouRNs.
Law Makers to Have Vacation Unit
.yanJlnrv a

Jan1lnry A.
Springfield. Ill.,, Dec. Ex-senator Littlel
called the senate to order Friday at ter
o'clock. Chaplain Goodspeed offered prayer
and invoked the blessing upon the solitary
senator present and upon those members
at home. After the reading of the journal
message from the house was received
notifying the senate of the passage Of the
senatorial apportionment bill. together
with bill appropriating $1,000 to engage
special counsel to aid in defending the IN
her1tance tax law. Senator Littler, the
only member present. then declared the
senate adjourned until Tuesday, January
4, at ten o'clock a. M, in pursuance Of the
Joint resolution adopted Thursday.
Springfield. Ill. Dec. 25.-Only nine mem.
bers of the house were In their seats when
that body was called to order by Speaker
Curtis Friday morning. They were Selby
Merriam. Hammers. Booth, White, VIII
liams and kohlstedt, republicans, and
Harnsberger and Rhodes. democrats. The
journal was read in full. Then the house
nd iourned to .Tanuarv 4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
The strcndeo Comnany

They had patent rain machine, and thun-
der they could make;
| snow-box also they possessed that really
| took the cake;
At their behest the breaking waves the
hearers ears bcdinned
| But still one element defied-they couldn't
raise the wind.
-Chtcaeo Journal
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
Extends the Mime.

Washington, Dec. 25.-The interstate
commerce commission has issued cir
cular to the railroads promulgating the
order extending for two years the time
within which the railroads shall equip
their cars and engines with automatic
couplers and driving brakes as required
by the act of March 2. 1893.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
Negro Burglar Arrested.

st. Louis, Dec. 24.-After a vigil OF
two years detectives have arrested here
Thomas Hood, self-confessed negro
burglar who has operated in nearly
every large city in the west and south,
and even now is wanted at Memphis,
Tenn, where sentence Of IA years
hangs over his head. The crimes for
which Hood was wanted here are three,
which he confessed were perpetrated
about two years ago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
Street Cur. Durned.

Everett, Mass, Dec. "a. - The Ferry
street car house of the West End street
railway was destroyed by fire, together
with 90 electric cars. The loss On the
building is estimated at $4,000 and on
the cars at $4,000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
stIyer Goes Abrond.

New York, Dec. 25.-The steamship
Lucania, sailing for Europe to-day, will
take e55,O00 ounces Of silver and rs, 900
Mexican dollars. The Normandie viii
take 100000 ounces Of siives.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28

Onl. Export Turtles.
The Caymans in the West Indies n.
3sst nothing but turt1ss,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
HEAVIEST IN YEARS.

Holiday Trade Is Extensive at
Many Points.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28

Montana,s Coal Product Increasins.
The annual coal product Of Montana
has shown an uninterrupted increase
each year since 1877. !
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
Tine Proner Wear.

Miss Frocks-My feet are wet.
Mr.. Hunker--Why don't you put on q
pair Of pumps ?--N. Y. World,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28
MOT to me- Caurht,

Mrs. Grouch-I heard of man who
broke himself of swearing by paying
his wife five cents every time he uttered
an oath.
Mr.. Grouch-Oh, no, you don'tl
Don't what?"
"Get me into any snap like that.
You'd be furnishing burned steak and
soggy biscuits every morning. Gin
cinnati Enquirer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-28

IT wonder who invented kissingP" he
said, after they had had one.
ooh, some fool" she replied.
''How can you say that?" he asked.
Because, if he had not been fool
he would have patented the process"
Then they had another.-Town
Topics.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25
d. w. HICKS. R. b. RIDDLE
GRIST { i us; COUSINS.
TITS WITHOUT 4 RIVAL.

NOW is the proper time to turn under
IN your stubble, weeds, etc. II the
land is properly plowed it will he in fine
shape for pitching the crops next spring,
and will stand the weather as it comes
better than if allowed to stand until then
and then be prepared" with an ordinary
bull tongue or twister We are agents for
the hest turning plow in the world
the GENUINE OLIVER CHILLED.
1t is the lightest running. does the
best work, is the most durable; IN
fact, it is without rival. 1t is not the
cheapest though-that is for first cost. Ii
is the cheapest in the long run. nwo Two
horse plows range in price from $500 to
100, according to size. If you want a
good plow come to see us. If you don't
know the difference between good and
Door plow, and price will decide you in
making purchase, don't come to see us, as
our price is fixed and can't be altered.
EVANS STEEL FRAME HARROW.
You ought to call and examine the
Evans Steel Frame Lever Harrow. 1t is,
without exception, the leading tooth har,
row of the age. 1t is made OF steel
throughout, and by means of the lever
can be converted into either a pulveriZ.
ing or cultivating harrow. We have sold
quite a number of these harrows and
every purchaser is pleased.
NO IMPLEMENT
Ever offered in this section has been SO
universally and unconditionally endorsed
by the best farmers as the CORBlN
DISK HARROW. 1t is the best all
round tool ever devised for use on the
farm. 1t can be used all the year round,
and will save it's owner more than its cost
each year it is used, by saving labor and
increasing the yield of his lands. we
have the genuine Corbin Disk Harrow IN
stock. GRlSI COUSlNo.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25

days. 1 told you you'd have it TO-
night, and I never tell al untruth to
anybody"
And then I remembered that what
was asserting as to my truthfulness
was not strictly accurate. But l said
nothing more for, if l had confessed
how near 1 had been to losing Lord
Bluebury's valuable chronometer alto
gether, I'm sure l should never have
been given another job to do at home
so long as lived.
1t was narrow escape, that little
adventure. But 1 can't help laughing
to myself whenever I think of poor
Jeremy as full-blown anarchist.
"Of all the Mephisto- -pheelses l ever
set my blessed eyes on" said the cross
eyed gentleman, "you're the most
horrible !"
And yet you wouldn't think it to
look at me.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-09-25

A SLIGHT MIsTAKE.-The follow
ing anecdote has been associated with
the name of well-known clergyman s
helpmeet in Scotland: The minister
had been entertaining at dinner cler'
ical friend from some distance. The
evening was unpropitious, and the
friend was invited to remain during
the night, and the friend accepted the
invitation. They walked together for
sometime in the manse-garden. AT
dusk the minister asked the visitor to
step into the house, while he would
give directions to bis man-servant to
get his friends conveyance ready in the
morning. As the stranger entered the
manse, the minister's wife mistook
him for her husband in the twilight
she raised the pulpit Bible, which
CHANGED to be on the lobby-table, and
bringing the full weight of it across
the visitors shoulders, exclaimed, en-
phatically: "Take that for asking
that ugly wretch to stay all night! !!