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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
POTTER WILL BE ELECTED.
Deal Made at Secret Meeting of L.
A. w. officials Held at Philadelphia.

De0l MADE al a secret Meeting OF L.
A. w. officials Held at Philadelphia.
1t has leaked out that at secret meet
ing held at Philadelphia Wednesday
combination was effected by which Isaac
B. Potter will he reelected president of
the L. A. w. The deal takes in the states
of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Indiana, Chic and Maryland and brings
together enough votes to elect the slate
agreed upon, The slate Is made up as fol-
lows: For president, Isaac B. Potter of
New York; first vice president, Thomas
]. Keenan, of Pennsylvania, second vice
president, New Jerseys choice; treasurer
Mergenthaler of Ohio. The next place Of
meeting will be Indianapolis
This deal was made bY Chairman Mott
of the racing board, Chief Consul Sans of
Maryland, Chief Consul Boyle and Secre-
tary-Treasurer Collins of Pennsylvania
Mott and Sans acted in behalf of Mr.
Potter. The Pennsylvania contingent, find
ing Gideon's election out of the question,
at once fell into line. New Jersey people
were next asked to join the combine, and,
being promised that they should have a
place on the ticket, accepted. Ohio and
Indiana leaders were communica ted with
by telegraph. and they consented to come
in when Mergenthaler's candidacy was
considered and indianapolis promised the
next meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
The BELT of Spring Wheat.

). a. Wheelock in Harper's Magazine.
The spring wheat of the northwest owes
It's superior nutritious qualities to a Law
winch governs the whole procession of
commercial flora, of which 1t is the leading
representative-that the cultivated plants
reach their highest perfection in food Quail
ities near the northernmost limits Of their
GROWTH law to which the bright summer
sun. the clear dry atmosphere and tha nnra
waters of this inland region lend at,d,e
tionai force. The cattle which becnme
skeletons on the plains of Texas are driva,,
nortn to grow fat on the grasses ~ H.
montana and Dakota ranges, or the nas-
lures r0ns,s Of Minnesota, twice as rich in ai5u-
mlnolds as even those of Illinois Tha
fruits OF these northern latitudes are i,,ts
cier, the potatoes more farinaceons tho
melons more luscious. The strawf,errias
the tomatoes, the butter, the whole series
or held garden and dairy products. tell the
same story. This hard wheat belt. foIlors
ing the curves of mean summer femnera
ture, extends far north of the interns-
t1onal boundary, through Manitoba and the
Canadian northwest, traversed by the Can
adian Pacific and tapped by several AmerI-
can lines. Within the United States # EN-
braces the broad prairies Of Minnesota and
the two Dakotas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
Basket Ball Contest VT tie Infantry
Armory.
SECRET SLATE FOR tHP /. A. 7
Progress Of the Collegiate Chess
Journey.
CURRENT SPORTING NOTES

The event of the winter athletic season in
Washington will be the match tonight at
the w. l.. 1. armory between the basket ball
teams representing Yale University and the
Washington Light Infantry. The Yale
team is the crack team of the country.
Last night 1t defeated the team Of the Ger
mantown Y. M. c. A. at Germantown
Philadelphia, by Is to 10.
Yale's team play was fine from the start
Their passing, dribbling and side shooting,
particularly along the side lines, was espe-
cially praiseworthy, and their last seasons
fault Of underhand shooting has been sue
ceeded by the all-pervading high overland
throw or the fake throw with side shoot
the other direction from the way antici-
pated. Germantown also caused murmur
of approval to stir the spectators by their
accuracy in throwing goals and shooting
Yale played game different from most
teams. She plays work signals, whereby
she places her men in certain positions and
tries to execute the play signaled to be en-
acted. OF course, she often had this play
broken by Interference from her opponents,
but when the interference was eluded the
play nearly always resulted in goal.
The Light Infantry team has repeatedly
won the local championship, and is regard
ed as exceptionally good. The following
have been selected to take part in tonights
contest: Harry Lee, H. r; .McCabe, S. T.
Shreve. Ernest Schafhirt and Jesse Schaf-
hirt. with Chapman and Burnett as substi-
tutes.
The Yale team comprises ]. K. Clark, G.
M. Clark, Rockwell, Moore and Peck (cap-
tain.
Manager Marshall of Yale will umpire the
game, and Mr.. 41all, w. L. l., will act as
referee Elevated seats, with a capacity of
75O have been erected. OF this number $50
will be reserved.
The contest will be according to the
league rules, which provide for five men on
a team.
The Yale team arrived this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
A Story of the Cznr's Curiosity.

From the Philadelphia Times.
The heavy burden of autocracy has not
destroyed all the boyish instincts in Mich
olas lis disposition, as the following anec-
dote, heard at a dinner party given in
honor of a gentleman of NJ. Faure's escort
in his late journey. proves. The president,
after having searched all the best Partisan
shops to find some toys worthy of the two
little grand duchesses' acceptance, and,
having bought the everlasting gold rattle
for Miss Tatiana, was in despair Tor some
thing out of the common to give Miss Olga.
He at last chose two wonderful dolls, one
got up as an elegant lady. the other as an
overdressed little girl: and, after much diff
ficulty, most complicated piece of machln-
cry was inserted thanks to which, when
wound up. the lady and her daughter be-
gin a ludicrous bit of conversation, which
is finished by the little girl crying because
she is not allowed to ride donkey on ac-
count of her gauZe dress.
The baby grand duchess was delighted,
but not more SO than her father. who, 1t
appears. spent an hour on the floor with
the child listening to the squeaky dialogue
between the dolls But the time came
when the princess had to go TO bed, "hlch
she did very reluctantly. AS for the en-
peror, he re NAMED an instant in the bou-
doir after her departure, with the TWO
clever artificial ladies. who had taken ms
fancy, while the empress. NJ Faure ana
some ladies and gentlemen of the court
were talking in the next room. Suddenly
strange noise like that of an Internal ma
chine was heard, followed by loud cry OF
dismay and everybody rushed to see what
it was.
There was the emperor, safe and SOUND,
but with a dismal face, looking at the dolls,
which he had partly undressed TO ma OUT
the secret hidden in their bosoms, WINE
the dolls were chattering away as II they
would never stop. The empress, unable to
restrain her temper snatched up the car
peted board on which were standing ana
shaking the two precious ladies. and after
having crushed her husband with wfther-
ing eye, she said to gentleman near her:
please send this away; it is too bad, IN
deed. The emperor spoils everything ne
touches" But Nicholas looked so penitent,
and the mishap was so funny, tnat She
could not help laughing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

pleases me more than I can at present ex-
press to you, for know that the public
esteems me to be the only candidate for the
honors you thus place within reach.
Il am sorry, however, to note that In
wording this declaration, you give me the
impression that since we last met you have
become unwiseiy forgetful. For instance,
match with you. must prove myself to be
worthy Of it. You certainly intended this
as joke, for no one in the world knows
my ability better than yourself. You can
me at Carson, just after the battle. Jim.
you said. in your simple, earnest way, IN
never fight again. You've given me a
bloody good licking You, the winner,
battered as to leave no doubt Of your sim
certify, while 1. the loser. listened with
never bruise nor scratch from head 10
foot which could contradict you.
rs this consistent with your now re-
questing me to prove myself to be worthy
opponent? You will find the confidence of
the public in my ability to entertain you
still mistaken. You will find that the pub
lie will insist upon your recognizing my
claim that you must meet me again. But
surely you have been misrepresented.
refuse to credit you with the lame memory,
broken judgment, poor taste and entire
uHtruthfulpess which the printed remarks
alleged to have been made by you would
have entered the ring with me were men,
honest, brave and incapable of the vulgar,
lying and cowardly language in which the
newspaper version Of your remarks was
couched.
However well I know that the great
journals try to be. and usually are, ac-
curate to the letter in reporting utterances
made by important men upon important
subjects, I prefer to believe that in this
case grave error has been made some
how. somewhere and for a purpose not
worthy Of one who wishes to be considered
above contempt. What the public ex-
poets from me is to maintain the manly
dignity of the ring, and not be brawier,
nor shifty evader of the honest prrc;-
pies which govern honest men when ad-
tusting their respective merits. This is
all have to say. But this Is what 1 pro-
pose to do:
THE day we sign articles I will give
$1,000 in recognition of the act.
THE moment you enter the ring, ready
to offer me battle, 1 will give you sec
ond thousand dollars in token of my pleas
ure.
Upon the completion of the tenth round,
If you are still undefeated, will give you
a third thousand dollars as souvenir Of
my surprise.
round, 1 viii give you $1,000 more as a re-
hinder that I am not an ungenerous foe.
"On the other hand, should you again
defeat me, promise. If still able to move,
TO place my nat upon my mead ana, then
removing 1t in your honor, to proclaim you
In frank and unmistakable terms to be lily
superior, and state that l then and there
quit forever all possible claim to the cham
pionship of the world.
Let further remarks on this subject be
made by one thousand clean. honestly
earned American dollars, given me by the
public that believes in me- 1 have this
day forwarded these to VIII ]. Davis of
Chicago, in testimony that 1 mean every
word 1 have herein spoken.
JAMES J. CORBETT,
''Chamnion of America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
AN ALTAR OF RED PIPEsTONE.
Sonsecrated by bishop Hare for In.
dians I'm South Dakota.


Dispatch TO the Chicago Chronicle from Sioux
Falls, ). ID.
Situated at the extreme limit of the east
ern boundary of South Dakota is the IA
nous red pipestone quarries, for whose ex-
lstence scientists are al loss for an ex-
piahatlon This is the only quarry of the
Kid known to exist on the American con-
tinent, or, for that matter, in the world
1t Is the stone from which the Indians
make their pipes and ornaments, and for
which the lndiars. make annual Pilgrim
ages now, as they have done in ages past.
In the neighborhcod of this quarry a
tribe Of Indians located years ago. and be-
came jealous converts TO the Episcopal
lain. Bishop Hare visited their commu-
nifty recently, and among other things was
called upon to Consecrate an altar perhaps
the most unique that was ever erected in
chapel The material used was almost
wholly red pipestone, taken from the quar-
ries by the Indians. and finished and poll
ished by them. The substance used for
polishing was honey, and the work was
Slow and laborious, covering a period of
several months. The altar is beautiful the
symbols of the church being engraved
upon The stone panels.
The Indian pipestone quarries have been
the source OF many Indian legends and ro-
n,antic stories, and, speaking Of them, Col.
Harry lnman, late quartermaster United
States army, says:
Indians make smoking a part OF their
religion. The led sandstone quarries of
Minnesota are the source from which for
untold centuries the Indians from all Sec
lions of the country obtained the material
for their pipes. Because of the generation
in which these quarries were held no bat
ties could possibly occur in those sacred
precincts, and all hid their weapons on APP
preaching the holy ground. Before digging
for the stone the Indian made humble Sup
plication of the guardian spirit for perns-
sion.'
The legend of the Knis-te-neu's tribe
(Crees) in relation TO the quarry Is as fol-
lows:
In the time of a great freshet that oc-
Cured years ago and destroyed all the ma
tons of the earth every tribe of Indians
assembled on the top OF the Coteau des
Prairies to get out of the way OF the rush.
ing and seething waters. When they had
arrived there from all parts of the world
the water continued to rise, until ii covered
them completely, forming one solid mass
of drowned Indians. and their flesh was
converted by the Great Spirit into red pipe
stone; therefore ii was always considered
neutral ground, belonging to all tribes
alike; and all were to make their pipes out
of il and smoke together.
while they were drowning together a
young woman, Kawptan, caught hold of
the foot of very large bird that was flying
over at the time, and was carried TO the
top of a hill not far away, above water.
There she had twins, their father being the
v ar eagle that had carried her off, and her
children have since peoplei the earth. The
limestone which is the flesh of their ances-
tors is smoked by them the symbol or
reace and the eagle feathers decorate the
heads of their warriors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
A. wheelock fl Harper's Magazine.

J., A.. Nheel0ck III Masahibt'
Contrary to the prevailing impression,
these four years of prostration and disas-
ter were but little felt by the farmers of
the northwest. The decline in real estate
values has been almost wholly confined TO
the cities. There has been no sensible fall
in the price of farm lands. In southern Min.
nesota, where mixed farming prevails, the
farmers have been prosperous through all
the hard times, and, although pinched by
the low prices of their chief product for
several years, the wheat farmers as class
have more than held their own. They have
been enormously better on than the indus
trial classes in the cities. The foreclosures
which have strewn the cities with wrecks
Of former fortunes have been very rare in
the country. With the return, at least tenn
porarily, of higher prices for their products,
the farmers Of the northwest are enjoying
period OF prosperity which is reflected Ia
the cities.
A careful estimate places the market
value OF the crops just harvested in the
three prairie states approximately as fol-
lows: Minnesota, $105.O00.0 600; North Dako-
ia, $Go,0OO.OO0; South Dakota, s40.O00.OO0:
total, sos, 100000. which is equal to an
average of about $500 for each farm in the
three states without counting the revenues
from cattle. sheep. butter. eggs, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

From the London Nall.
AT the county hall, Kingston on-Thames.
yesterday afternoon a conference of the
rural and district councils throughout the
county of Surrey, convened by the Surrey
county council, was held for the purpose
of considering the best means of dealing
with the tribes of gipsies and dweIlers in
vars and tents throughout the county.
Motions were adopted that legislation
YES urgently required, not only in the in
terest of the general public, but of these
nomad classes themselves; that district
authorities should adopt uniform bylaws
to deal with them. and that the canal boats
act and the temporary dwellings measure
Offered a precedent for the kind of action
that was required.
1t was stated in the course Of the pro-
ceedings that Surrey was a favorite haunt
of the gipsies On account of the character
of the soil and the fact that there were q
large number of open tracts in the county
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
CORBETT CALLS "FITz', DOWN.

Reminds the Australian Of = Remark
Made mt Carson City.
james j. Corbett. who Is now in Cincin-
natl. Ohio. gave out yesterday his char-
lenge to fight Robert J. Fitxsimmons as
follows:
Robert J. Fitzsimmons, champion of
the world: Your published declaration. Mr..
Fftz. that you intend re-entering the ring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
intercollegiate Chess Tourney.

The fourth round Of the intercollegiate
chess tournament was begun in New York
yesterday. Southland, Harvard. beat Meyer
Columbia, Guiocco piano opening. Hewins
Harvard, beat Seward, Columbia, counter
center gambit. after twenty-five moves
Young, Princeton, defeated Cooke Yale
French defense, after forty-one moves
Carter, Princeton, was beaten by MURDOCH
Yale, in twenty-six moves. Following is
the record Of the tournament:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
A Little Book of Big Value,

The Star Almanac contains thousands of
useful facts and figures upon all topics of
general interest. 40 pages for only %
newsdealers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
No Speed Skating CHAMPIONSHIPS.

The council Of the Canadian Amateur
Skating Association has decided not to hold
any speed skating championships this year,
as there are very few skaters available
The figure skating championships will be
held at the end Of February.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
A Long Felt Want.

From Harpers Bazaar.
what I'd like to see," remarked the lit
tie boy, us a cart for winter like we have
to sprinkle the streets in summer. tnink
a cart that would sprinkle street with
snow about coasting time would be a great
invention"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
Bobby. Bu.ines. Outlook,

From Puck.
.Bobbys hen lays an egg day. and be
is crying because he can't take her and go
to Alaska"
st don't see the connection"
''Why, eggs are selling up there at thirty
five dollars a dozenr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

The gold output of Colorado for the year
1897 is estimated at S22,0O0,000.
The trustees Of Princeton University
have revived an old rule prohibiting stu.
dents from visiting places where intoxicat,
frg liquors are sold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

Salvation OIL, the greatest cure on earth for
pain. II universally accepted by horsefnen and
veterinarians a. the ne plus ultra Of liniments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

the record of the tournament:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31

George z. McComber has been elected
president OF the Potomac Clay Company.
An unsuccessful attempt was made We'd
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-16
PECKVILLE.


Last Wednesday noon Miss Rose
Glanville and Mr.. Charles Waltz, two
of Pcckville well known young people,
were united in the holy bonds of mat
rimony by the Rev. G.. c. Lyman at
Green Ridge. The bride was attended
by Miss Stella Wademan, while Mr..
Edmund Williams acted as best man.
The bride was attired in a very be-
coming dark green travelling suit while
her maid of honor wore a dress of
green mixed goods. After the marriage
ceremony MIR. and Mrs. Waltz left
Scranton on the 2.25 p. m train to sp end
their honeymoon at the home Of the
groom's parents at Mount Cobb On
their return they will so to house.
keeping in a neatly furnished house
on Main street.
Miss Lillian Peck has returned after
visiting for a few days at the home of
her aunt, Mrs. William Grant, of
Wilkes Barre.
Mr.. and Mrs. David w. Shay have re-
turned home after spending a very
pleasant week with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Van Cott and Mr.. and Mrs.
Shay, at New Milford.
Mrs. w. ] Akcrs and daughter, Geor-
gle, of Chicago, are visiting at the
horne of Mrs. Akers sister, Mrs: S. NJ.
Rogers.
Mrs. Charles Beattys returned last
Thursday from a visit with relatives
and friends at Philadelphia.
The semi-monthly exercises of the
Adelphian society in the high school
have been postponed until next Friday
on account of the absence of some of
the officers
A surprise party was held at the
home of William Mackey last Thursday
evening in honor of Mrs. Mackey's SIS
ter, Miss Jennie Yarns. A very enjoy
able evening was spent with games,
singing and other amusements, and a
large number of guests were in atten-
dance from Jermyn, Carbondale, Arch
bald and Peckville.
Mrs Plummer, of the West End
| who has been visiting in the west, re-
turned to her home last Thursday.
William Hollister, of Hollisterville,
| is visiting at the home of his son, p.
| j. HOLSTER.
Chicken thieves paid a visit to the
| chickery of John Smooks on Hickory
| street last Thursday morning about 2
| o'clock; but before they were able to
| procure any of the feathered stock
| they We're surprised by the contents of
a shot gun from the hands of Mr..
| SmOOk.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kuyer, of Kuye'
| town, are visiting at the home of their
| daughter Mrs. John Peck
| Peckville Baptist church.-Rev. ]. S.
| Thomas, pastor, services at 1890 a.
m. and Z p. m. Subject for the morn
ing, Losing by Saving and Saving by
Losing" evening subject, The Grand
est Pursuit" Sabbath school at 2.3O
p. m. All are cordially invited.
Services at the NJ. f. church Sun
day as follows: Morning preaching by
II. Chapman, at 1890; evening SER
vice at o'clock, preaching by the
Rev. A. b. Kunkel, of the Presbyter-
ian church. Sunday school, 2.3O; Ep-
worth league at 6 p. m. in lecture room
All are welcome.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-16
AN AFTERNOON WEDDING.

francis p. Coates, jr, of Scranton
and Miss Grace NJ. amman daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Il. Nannan, OF
Belmont street,were united in marriage
on Thursday afternoon at the Preshy-
terian church in this city The service
was solemnized by Rev. Charles Lee.
A large number of friends witnessed
the Impressive ceremony. The ushers
were. Messrs. Dwight l.. Crane, Ed
ward d. Warrington, Lyman NJ. smith
and ]. V. Hollenbeck. As She bridal
party entered the church, Professor A.
p. Thomas rendered the Lohengrin
wedding march and during the cere-
mony played softly the cir call Me
Thins own" The bride wore hand
some gown of golden brown broadcloth
with white chiffon front. After the
ceremony a reception was given at the
home of the brides parents and rela-
tives of the family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Coates have left for Dubuque, Iowa, for
a two weeks visit at the home of Mr..
Coates parents. on their return they
will reside in Scranton at the Hotel
Nash.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-16
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Rev. and Mrs. William Hitler, of Sus-
qushanna, We're visitors on Thursday
at the home of their son, T.. B. Hitler,
of Canaan street.
DR.. Swallow and w, w. Lathrope en-
joyed ride over the Gravity railroad
yesterday morning as the guests of
Pierce Butler.
Mrs Marwood Jordan and daughter,
Mrs. Saeley. of Scranton, closed their
cottage yesterday at Crystal lake for
tho season.
Mrs. John Stephens and Mrs. Charles
Roberts left yesterday for a visit
among friends at Wilkes Barre.
At the social Of the Recherche dane
ing class held in the Burke building
on Thursday evening, Professor Fran
els de Lashorstay, an expert banjo
player gave an entertainment.
Mrs. Charles Neusa II, of Forty-second
street, after the surgical operation on
Thursday, is doing WELL
Dwight Rhinevault, who was so serl-
ously injured while coupling cars some
two weeks ago, is improving.
Joseph Swan, who has been employ
ed for several years by the Delaware
and Hudson company, died yesterday
at Waymart. He fell from tree some
days ago when his back was broken.
At the Germania band fair last eyen-
ing the Temperance band of Jermyn
rendered selections. A trombone solo
was given by B. NJ. Campbell; a cor
net solo by c. Sober, and vocal solos
by Miss Alice Jordan and Fred Mitch
ell.
Miss Mary Myers has returned home
from a visit with friends in Scranton.