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nrn..el. rnpo.it,on OMEN.

Brussels, May 1.-THE Brussels ex-
position was formally opened at two
o'clock Monday afternoon in the pres
cnce OF the ministers, the diplomatic
corps and the civil and military authori-
ties. Immense crowds of people were
present. NJ. De Mot, president OF the
executive, and NJ. Nyssens. minister of
public works, made speeches. The in
augural cantatc were executed by a
choir of 800 voices King Leopold ar
rived on the ground at 2:45 p. m.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15
MiI,tary Athletic carnival.

Chicago, May 1.-THE military ath-
letic carnival opened at the Coliseum
Monday night in the presence of a
large crowd. The opening exercises con-
sisted of a parade by all the military or
CARNATIONS taking part in the carni-
val, special drill by the regular artil-
lery, infantry and cavalry, bicycle
corps of the regular army. and United
States life saving crew. The military
feature caught the crowd and was wild
~ applauded. There was considerable
disappointment at the small number OF
entries in many Of the events. Brig.
Gen. r. II. Staunton. U. S. A., was pres
cnt as the representative of the secre-
tnrY Of war
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15
Timetable Commission sails.

New York, May 1o.-Ex-Vice Presi-
dent Adlai Il. Stevenson. Gen. c. J.
Payne and United States senator +. c.
Wolcott. who were recently appointed
by President Mckinley as a commission
TO confer with the heads OF European
governments relative TO the holding Of
an international bimetallic conference,
sailed for Iavre on the French liner Ia
Touraine Saturday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15
Argentine Congress Meets.

Buenos Ayres, May s. - The con-
prcss Of the Argentine Republic opened
Friday. President Uriburu, in his mes
sage. referred to the foreign relations
OF the republic as excellent and de-
scribed the general situation as one OF
progress. The president said that the
government was considering the ques-
ton OF rcdeeming the public debt. the
formation OF a cash reserve and re-
vision OF the tariff.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15
TRAGEDY IN OHIO.
Quarrel nj an lee Cream Festival re-
suits I'm Murder

Logan, o.. May IA double murder
was committed Monday night at Long
streth, small mining town near here.
About 1880. while TN ice cream festival
was In progress at the church. Arthur
Barber, of Monday. n mining village
two miles from Longstreth, while intox-
icated, entered the church and raised n
disturbance. Upon being ordered to
leave he drew a revolver and fred seven
shots into the crowd Five OF the balls
entered the body Of dunk" Christian,
killing him. Christians father received
the other two balls and is dying. Dur
ing the excitement following the shoot
ing Barber escaped. A posse OF miners
Is securing the country for the muir
derer and be mny be lynched u cnught.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15
A Votc of Ccnrnre.

Cleveland, o.. May SIN the bankers
convention the resolution introduced
earlier in the week censuring the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor for indorsing
the free silver movement was adopted.
The delegates took the ground that the
federation. by its action. had entered
politics. All the international officers
were reelected
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15
THE FOES OF CRIMINALS.
National Association OF Chiefs of Po-
lice in Convention.

Pittsburgh, Pa, May 12.-The fourth
annual convention of the National AS
ISOLATION of Chiefs Of Police OF the
United States and Canada opened at
ten o'clock in the morning, with about
200 delegates representing nearly every
large city in the country.
The election of officers for the en-
suing year resulted as follows:
President. j. L. Jansen. Milwaukee;
vice president. Maj, w. G.. Moore. Wash
ington; secretary, Harry o. Carr.
The new officers were at oEce in
stalled.
Milwaukee was chosen as the place
for holding the next annual convention.
and the date fixed was the first Tuesday
In June.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15
TripIc Alliance Renewed.

London, May IA dispatch TO the
Daily Mail from Rome says that the
pact of the powers constituting the
triple alliance was renewed Thursday
for a period Of six years. The right to
withdraw, under the terms of the
original agreement, expired on May 8,
and Germany has succeeded in persuad-
ing Italy not 20 exercise the right of
withdrawal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15

London. May 11.--A terrible explosion
has taken place on the Isle OF Man In
the Snaefell lead mine. A large num-
Der OF miners were entombed and Il
now seems certain that at least II have
been killed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15

Des Moincs. Ia, May 12.--The silver
republicans held a state meeting here
Tuesday. Amos Stockell, of Bloomfield.
presiding. They decided to keep up
their own organization for the state
campaign this year, but TO unite with
the democrats and populists In n com
mon ticket, with platform on silver
straight.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15

Frankfort. Ky. May l2.-Gov Brad
ley refused to allow Dora Cresch, la-
year-old girl convicted OF perjury in
Owsley county and sentenced for one
year. 10 come TO the penitentiary and
granted her n fun pardon. The gov
ernor threatens TO pardon every juve-
nile convict out Of both state prisons un-
less the legislature at once provides
funds for state schools OF reforms.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15

Rochester. N. y. May i2.-IIerman
NJ. Shnifer, professor In the Rochester
Theological seminary, was accidentally
killed by falling cut Of a window at
his home. lie was So years old and
leaves a son In Milwaukee and daugh-
ter in Chicoro
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15
rIorlaa,. treasurer short.

Jacksonville. Fla, May 1o.-The legis-
ative Investigating committee has
found State Treasurer Collins short $780,
600 and has demanded his impeachment
and immediate retirement from Office.
Other prominent people are mixed up
in this affair.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15

Trenton, n. j.. May I2.-Goy. Griggs
has issued n proclamation for a special
session of the legislature on Tuesday.
May 25. The special session is called
for the purpose of considering the bill
passed providing for the submission
of the proposed constitutional amend
ments 20 the voters Of the state next
September.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15
Mig nintIIIerr sold.

Chicago, May 12.-In accordance with
the orders Of court Gen. John McNulta
sold the Calumet distillery. part of the
assets OF the old whisky trust. The
price paid for the plant is S250,00O. for
which sum il was knocked down TO
Levy Mayer, who represented as attor-
ney the reorganization OF the trust.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15

Fulton, H., May i2.-The effort to re-
move the Office OF the head clerk OF the
Modern Woodmen OF America from here
10 Rock Island was settled in favor OF
Fulton. Word was received that the
supremc court had reversed and remand
ed the case. with instructions to make
the Injunction perpetual
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15
nig verdict for Damages.

ST. Paul. Mimi, May IA verdict
was given in favor OF James NJ. Fonda
against the Twin City Rapid-Transit
company for Sl7.640.3O. Nearly two
years ago Fonda lost both legs by being
run down by n street car at Seven Cor
ners in this city. He brought suit FOR
SOS non
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15

New York, May 1.-THE committee
in charge OF the Memorial day exercises
has received n telegram from President
Mckinley accepting the invitation 20
come TO New York and take part in the
ceremonies
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15

Chicago. May i0.-The unwilling OF
the heroic equestrian statue of Maj.
Gen. John A. Logan will take place on
tho lake front July 30. IL will be made
the occasion OF a military ana civic
demonstration.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15
crncIs Orr.mcn sIntchca-

Toronto. Ont. May i2.-Dr Mellow
all. of Chicago. aud J. Rumohr. OF the
Toronto Rowing club, are matched 10
row At oriIlia on May "a for a suitable
trophy
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15

Marquette. Mich, May IA dyna-
mite packing house belonging to the
Lake Superior Powder company blew
up. ana Dan Harris was blown to
ATONE.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15

Kansas City, Mo-. May THE con-
vcntion of the International Associa-
ton OF Machinists adopted a resolution
demanding an eight-hour day in every
branch OF tho trade. May 1. 1898. was
set for the day when the demand viii
be made. and unless the concession Is
made they viii refuse 20 work.
Revoke CIevcland's Forestry Order.
Washington. May T. The senate
agreed 10 an amendment TO the sundry
civil bill rcvoking the order of Presi-
dent Cleveland, made ON February 20
last, establishing forest reservations
nggregating 100000 acres.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15
CommercIni Congress.

Kansas City, Mo-. May THE south
and west grain and trade congress
Thursday heard reports of committees
and addresses by anumber of Delegates.
Samuel Lapham, of Charleston, s. c.,
was made chairman OF the congress.
Breedlovc Smith. OF New Orleans. was
made permanent chairman between ses-
siona. The name OF the congress was
changed 10 the south and west CONNER
.ciai congress. The next session will be
mt Tampa, Fla, in February, 1898.
The annual convention of the Sixth
division OF the Railway Postal Clerks
association began Friday at Peoria. I'll.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15

Larissa, May 1.-THE Greek fleet has
left Volo, but the French, Italian and
British guard ships remain. The town
Is quiet, and has been occupied by the
Turkish troops. A considerable num-
Der OF the latter have taken UP positions
on the surrounding heights. The bulk
of the Ottoman army, however. has
been withdrawn, aud is marching in an
other direction. The Turkish officers
complain of the nonresistance OF the
Greeks, and declare IL Is not war, but
merely a military promenade.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-05-15
Turks CONFIDENT.

Larissa, May 1.-THE Turks have no
doubt whatever as 70 the speedy cap
ture OF Domokos, although the place is
fairly well defended.
London, May 1.-THE Athens CORE
spondent OF the Times says; THE
Greek army has been compelled 70
abandon Salagora and Fort Imarct, the
Turks having occupied the heights
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

pass this social examination. Who is 10
be the chosen one2
The last, and yet the surest, indication
that Washington is thoroughly awake
is the hotel register. All the leading hotels
are filling up, clerks are smiling and
proprietors are rubbing their hands.
Washington is, more than any other
American city, dependent upon its tran
sient population, and a long hot summer
has depleted the pocketbocks of a number
OF the bonifaces. in fact. the most ia
nous hotel in the city was forced to the
wall in September. although plans are
already on hand TO reopen IL.
Then. too, we have here an infalliDe
grounding rule for divining that the
season IS on. When you may not see
the print of your heel in the soft asphalt
tum on Pennsylvania avenue then the
sun Is no longer hot. and politicians and
ordinary people may safely return. Inc
season IS surely on II the asphaltum IS
unyielding. Cool breezes are tanning the
city from across the Potomac TO the
north and west. and there are no hob-nail
traces IN the streets. Verify, Washing
ton Is ready
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

is famous for her receptions attended
by art lovers and advanced thinkers.
Admittance to such circles as these can
be had on grounds Of good breeding and
the possession of Accomplishments which
contribute 10 Ine general enjoyment or
the gatherings.
The centre of official Washington So
ciety is the White House. Its leaders are
the President OF the United States and
his wife. Then come the Vice-President
and his wife. The order of rank Of the
Cabinet officers as arranged by the stat
ute OF 1856 is the Secretary OF State. Sec
rotary Of the Treasury. Secretary Of War,
Attorney-General, POstmaster-GeHeral,
Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary
OF the Interior.
But United States Senators take pre-
cedence over Cabinet Ministers. The Sen
ate, indeed, I'm official language. re
quests" the President and directs" the
Cabinet officer These distinctions are
thoroughly understood by the wives OF
the officials.
With the first days of October the old
residents begin 10 come back to town.
These old residents constitute the most
peculiar phase OF Washington life. They
are not in the official set, but they form
distinctive social circle. They simply
flock by themselves. and are composed OF
families OF men whose fathers and fore
fathers lived in the city by the Potomac.
and whose names represented the bust
ness. commercial and real estate interests
Of the District OF Columbia. They are
quite as exclusive as the official set. ana
II is considerable OF an accomplishment
to get into their charmed and charming
circle. They regard the families OF Sem
ators. Cabinet officers, and even Presi-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

The young Of the colored race seem 70
think that II is their duty to throw aside
entirely everything which has even the
slightest resemblance to the customs Of
their parents. This is a great pity, for
the traits which characterized their old
father and mother, or rather the mann
N.Y. and daddy" Of the olden time will
linger with US q sweet memory as long
as life lasts.
The banjo and the fiddle. too. as once
played by the faithful old servants OF
former DAYS, will soon be a thing OF the
past. II is true that when the old dar-
KEY "got 'ligion" he charged up to the
banjo all the sins Of every kind that he
had ever committed, but before his con-
version, from every quarter on the plan
tation, you could hear the familiar
'plunkty PUNK"
Not one in a thousand OF the young
negroes Of to-day are trying to learn the
art. and those who do attempt 1t see no
music in the tunes which their fathers
played. such "Gwin Long Down to Town, "
Dan. the Boatma1," Jordan Is Hard
Road to Travel" and "Jinnie Put the
Kittle On" &c.
They initiate our college boys. and play
'Peek-a- Boo" after the Ball" and
"Down on the Farm" There's nothing
soui-stirring about any Of these pieces.
The mandolin is growing in popularity
with the darkies, and in few years the
banjo, as the favOrite instrument OF the
negro. will be a matter of history.
When in a Kentucky town last winter
I remained on the platform for some time
after niy entertainment to receive the
cordial greetings of old friends and ac-
ouaintances, among whom were many
old Virslnans. A lady who had moved
from Virginia thirty years came up and
said:
mir. Miller brought my old negro
nanny out to hear you tonight. She
is waiting for the audience TO clear the
middle aisle. when she will come down
and speak to you. The old woman Is
eiehty-six years of age and lives almost
entirely in the past Several times during
your entertainment tonight she has turn
ed 10 me with the remark, Dat man is
sho'lv tal<in' me back 10 ole Virginny
an my young days dis night
In a few minutes I looked down the
aisle and here came n typical old South
ern nanny. with a white cap on her head.
a bingham dress. and a clean white apron
on. ! turned from q crowd of white
friends. and reaching down from the
stage | took the old woman's hand. say
with a kind Of swinging to and fro OF
my body, after the fashion OF the colored
folks In a religious meeting, i struck up
a song (the Odd negro Joining mel which
10 all Amelia county people, white and
black. would always raise the roof. .
rise and shine. I'm gwine home 10
glory"
The heartiness with which the old wo-
man 'jined In was delightful. and 60
those who were present. II was the best
part Of a show which had been going
on for more than two hours. When we
had finished the "duet." the old woman
looked up into my face and said:
son. sho' is glad TO see you, kaze
you come fom ole Virginny. whar did
come rom. You ken talk mo like a
nlgger den a niger talk like his self"
Then her face assumed serious look and
she said: MY son. stop piayin O. dat
banter or you'll neyah git to Heh'nl"
POLK MILLER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
MILITARY AFFAIRS IS


dents as mere transient visitors in their
city.
These are already back in town for
the most part, and Chevy Chase and the
Hunt Club are already beginning 70 take
on autumn gayeties.
FIRST CALLS.
Out Of the official set radiate the de-
partment sets, and these are already IN
fine autumnal action. Mrs. Chief of Blu
reau IS calling upon Mrs. Second Assist
ant Secretary and Mrs. Second Assistant
Secretary is leaving her cards at the door
Of Mrs. First Assistant Secretary. and
Mrs. First Assistant Secretary is Won
dering what she will wear when Mrs.
Secretary herself gives her first reception.
The wife of the 1900 clork places herself
lower I'm her own estimation in the social
scale than the wife Of the 81 200 clerk. and
so it goes on and up I'm grades OF preced-
ence right TO Mrs. Mckinley herself
The army and navy people are already
beginning the season with o series Of
teas at the Arsenal. Fort Meyer and the
Navy Yard. The wives Of our defenders
on land and sea have a delightful little
society Of their own. delightful in spite
or the fact that it, too, IS governed by
a rigid code. 10 VIII be remembered IA
this connection that Mrs Dahlgren. vile
Of the famous naval commander, was the
| first woman to compile and put into a
book all the nwritten laws OF social
precedence in Washington.
The city is looking ahead to an inter-
esting session OF Congress and a bril-
liant social season. McKinleys Cabinet
officers are many Of them men OF great
wealth. and some OF the receptions Will
undoubtedly rank up to those long re-
membered Whitney and Morton events.
1t is, Of course, well known that Mrs
Mckinley herself cannot assume the ac-
tive and ardous duties Of social lead
ership, and already the gossps are Won
dering who will take her place. Infinite
tact, personal magnetism, good health
and n wealthy husband would seem to be
the requisites. There are many who can
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

and a magnifcently furnished room, and
meets at any vague time. 1t is stand
ing Joke around the Capitol that the mem
hers of this committee yentilate nothing
bu their own ideas and only study acous-
tics by hearing themselves tax.
rhen there is the Committee on COIN
age. Weights and Measures. 1t also. mas
a salarieu clerk, soft easy chairs Tor us
members and duties as soft as the chdlIS'
Resides these piUms of sinecures the
leaders Of the House on the hepuDhcah
side already have their lieutenants AFTER
bie chairrnanships, such as appropria-
tions interstate and foreign commerce,
military affairs, naval affairs, patents
and public lands. Speaker Reed VIII as
trihite these prizes only 10 those VINO
have served the party for some time'
and who have shown manifest aDlhty
I'm the work Of the House.
CAPITOL HOUSE-ClEANlNG.
Perhaps the surest sign OF the I'M
pending opening Of Congress is the COM
pletion Of the annual housekeeping OF
the Captiol. This always takes place in
the summer and includes the tearing up
Of CARPETS. shifting about Of desks, paint
ing. vanishing. oiling. washing and gen.
orally making things ready for the arrival
Of the lawmakers.
But politicians are not the only ones
on hand. with the return OF the Presi'
dent to the city this month also brings
back the society leaders. They are al
ready getting into training for the swift
pace OF the winter.
The famous 400 Of New York are not
under obligations as rigid and exclusive
as those enforced by leaders Of the so
called official set I'm the Capital city.
The positions held by the husbands make
the social standing Of the wives and none
dare say nay 10 the system.
or course. there are charming social
circles outside Of all this code OF ETH
ouette. A charming musical coterie has
for long time gathered about Mrs.
Senator Davis. Mrs John Henderson. wife
OF the famous ex-senator from Missouri.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03
UNCLE SAM BACK TO WORK.
Washington Filling Up With Politicians
and Society People.
The CHAIRMANSHIP APPOINTMENTS.
Thep Pay Fat Sums and Their Duties Are
as Soft as the Chairs In the Rooms
The New Society Lead
ership.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2-Under the Con-
stltution of the United States the Federal
Congress is directed to start It's proceed
ings on the first Monday In December
but long before that time-even now
the hotels are beginning to MI up win
politicians in general and Congressman IN
particular.
The early bird catches the worm, and
the early Congressman Is out trying 10
catch fat craftsmanship of committee.
During the recent extraordinary ses-
sion Of Congress, the one that passed
the Tariff bill. very few House commit
tees were appointed. These plums are
still hanging on the tree. For instance
there is the Committee on Ventilation
and Acoustics. 1t has a salaried cieri
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

at Circle City and go northeast into a
hitherto untravelled country on the very
border of the Canadian northeast terri
tory, where there have been reports or
marvellous gold finds After they leave
the Yukon they intend TO drop the run
ners and fit wheels TO the house-boat,
and from there on 10 use sails. If they
encounter a storm they can put on the
runners again.
The Alaska Commercial Company an
nounces that it cannot carry any more
supplies this fall, over what its present
contracts call for which are wholly In
adequate to the needs. and the Aneri-
can Supply Company makes the same
announcement Driven back upon their
own resources the Klondikers are using
their ingenuity TO save their lives and
their fortune. But they have got to work
quickly OF that terrible famine which
Secretary Bliss promises will be along.