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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

Only Three Members Present-Action
in the Miies-Eagan Matter.

Only three members of the war investi-
eating commission were present at thu
Lemon building today, and therefore an
immediate adjournment was taken until
tomorrow They were General Wilson, Coli
onel DENLY and DIR. Conner.
1t had been expected that Colonel Hum
phrey would arrive this morning from Ha-
vana TO testify before the commission, but
he did not put in his appearance. The ex-
pectation Is now that he will reach the city
during the first week in January.
General Wilson was questioned TO the
action to be taken in the matter of Com
rnissary General Eagans request for re-
hearing with regard to the assertions OF
General Miles that bad beef was served to
the army during the war with Spain.
The letter OF General Eagan has been
received, but no action can be instituted
until 1t has been brought to the attention
OF the full board We hope to have such O.
meeting tomorrow" said he in reply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
=. MUTINY ON ''THE CUBAN NAVY"
Ferryboat BrinkerhoR Did Not Sail
on That Account.

NEW YORK, December 27.-The fer
ryboat ]. H. Brinkerhoff, 1.-The Cuban
navy" did not sail for Cuba on Saturday,
as was expected, but is still tied up at Sta
pleton. Considerable difficulty Is being ex-
perienced in shipping crew to take the
vessel to Cuba, as her ability to withstand
rough weather in the open sea is ques-
toned.
1t is alleged that the Brinckerhoff return
ed the hrst time, not on account of the fire
which broke out on board but owing to the
TACT that the crew became mutinous and re-
fused to continue the voyage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
OPPOSED TO COUP -D'ETAT
High Officers of the French Army Have Been
Sounded.
Socialists Organize Vigilance Com
mittee to Watch the Anti-Re-
publican Movement.

LONDON, December 27.-Special dis
patches from Paris say that in view of the
daily preparations for a coup detat the
revolutionary socialists have organized a
vigilance committee in each district,
charged with the observation and detection
of the arti-republcan movement.
Counter preparations are also being made.
officers of the higher ranks in the army
are said to have been sounded on the SUBJ
ject of a coup d'etat but the results are
said to have been disheartening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

The sole measure of vaIse 10 an
advertiser is the number of read
ers md probable customers his an
nounccmcnt will reach. Judged by
this taGexibic standard. The Even
ing Star stands prc-eminent. No
other paper. published anywhere,
has SO large n percentage of its
circulation among the homes,
families aud business circles of
the city where printed. I'm no
other Washington paper, there
fore, f. an advertisement worth
half SO much to an advertiser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Opera House Destroyed by FIRE.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, December 27.-The
Sherman Opera House at Newark, N. Y,
was destroyed by fire today. The building
was managed and partly owned by Stephen
+. Sherman, and originally cost So, ,0G3
provements in the theater
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

A-UOS. 0hO. n. COCHRAN EeNd.
WILMINGTON, Del. December 27.-John
T. Cochran, ex-governor of Delaware, died
today at his home In Middletown, aged
ninety years. He was elected governor In
November. 1874, on the democratic ticket.
At the expiration OF his term he retired to
private life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Phenomenal Demand for Copper.

eH"dsHHI DemunU TOT copper,
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, December GA
special from Houghton, Mich, says: Prac-
tically every mine in the lake copper dis
trict is shipping copper by rail. This has
not been before since the French syndicate
cornered copper and indicates a phenom-
email demand for the metal at home and
abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Son of Robert Bonner Dead

NEW YORK, December 27-Andrew
Allen Bonner. the eldest son of Robert
Bonner. proprietor of the New York Ledg-
er. died today of pneumonia at his resi-
dence In this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
''Adjutant Generars Office.
"CHARLESTON December % 1905

tHAhLEolON, becemDef y, 1888.
ITO the People of Pennsylvania:
The state of West Virginia, through its
adjutant general, tenders its thanks to the
hosptals in the state of Pennsylvania for
the kindness and care given our sick SOL
ders who We're taken from Camp Meade
and other places and nursed to health in
the different hospitals of Pennsylvania
THE charity and patriotism of Pennsyl-
Tania knew no state lines in this service;
to be a soldier of the nation was to receive
loving, intelligent Gaze, better often than
they could have had at home.
Again. the dying beds of those of our
boys who gave their lives for our country
We're soothed by every attention and their
remains tenderly cared for by our sister
state. For this our thanks are heartily
given.
JOHN W. NJ APPLETON,
Brigader General
'Adjutant General of West Virginia"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Volunteer omcer. Discharged.

Capt. Albertson V. z Post, 18th New
York Infantry. and First Lieut.. Richard 8.
White. Sd New Jersey Volunteer Infantry,
having rendered their designations have
been honorab,y discharged the service of
the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

then 1t was known nothing could save the
venerable statesman. With the advance of
the latter disease, Senator Morrill, rapidly
grew worse, and toward midnight lost con-
sciousness completely. He has continued
10 grow weaker and more emaciated with
every hour, and his death is looked for at
almost any moment.
The members of his family have been
notified and are calmly awaiting the in
eVItable end. Senator MorrilPs son is with
him. His other nearest living relative is
Miss Swan, sster-in-law. The senator s
wife died last May
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

NEW YORK, December 27-It was said
at the navy yard today that Commodore J.
w. Pmlp Will succeed Rear Admiral
Francis NJ Bunce. retired. as commandar.t t
of the Brooklyn navy yard on January Ia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

81 LOUIS. December 27.-Major H. R.
hrihckerhon, u.S.A.. chief mastering officer
at Jefferson barracks. has been ordered to
Join ;he Sd Infantry at Fort Smelling and
to accompany it to Manila.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
WEST v1RGINIA's GRATITUDE.
Expressed to Pennsylvania for Care of
Sick Soldiers.

PHILADELPHIA, December 27.-West
Virginia sends it's Christmas greeting to
Pennsylvania in Il letter expressing the
gratitude of the citizens of that common
wealth for the tender care given their SOL
der sick. A numbar of gallant sons of
West Virginia, with those of other states,
were nursed back to health in Pennsyl-
vania hospitals. The letter, which was
received today by an official of one of the
soldiers aid societies, comes from the ad-
jutant general of the state and is as fol-
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Attended to His Duties,

During the foggy. damp, disagreeable
weather of last week Senator Morrill, made
daily trips to the Capitol, in spite of the
advice of friends, attending to his sena-
torial duties, especially in connection with
the various committees of which he is a
member. He contracted a severe cold,
which was quickly followed by the grip
and later by pneumonia, as stated. DR.
John Van Rensselaer,, who resides next
door to the senator, was called in. DR.. W.
W. Johnson has also been in attendance
since the seriousness of the disease was
learned.
This afternoon at 2:3O o'clock Senator
Morrill, was said to be sinking. He will
probably die, it is stated, some time during
the night
Brief sketch of His Career.
Senator Morrill, was born at STAFFORD. VT.
April II. 1910. He received common school
and academic education, and in his early
manhood entered upon a commercial pur-
suit. He conducted store upon a small
scale, increasing his business gradually un-
Ill finally it was extensive. He also en-
gagged in agriculture.
Becoming interested in politics, he was
nominated and elected to the national
House of Representatives in the Thirty
fourth Congress: He was reelected success
siveiy to the Thirty-hfth. Thirty-siXth,
Thirty-seventh. Thirty eighth and Thirty
ninth Congresses.
in the United States Senate, taking his seat
March 4, 1861, d union republican. He
has been reelected five times. the last time
in 1876 for the term ending March ), 1895.
Mr.. Morrilrs service in the House of Rep
Tesentatives was marked principally by his
connection with tariff legislation. He was
the author of tariff law in 1861, which
was popularity called the Morrill, BILL" and
was chairman of the ways and means COM
mittee in 1864 and 1865. When he entered
the Senate he maintained his connection
with tariff matters, and has served long on
the finance committee. later as chairman
OF that committee
He was deeply interested in the question
of providing adequate buildings for the
public service. and was one OF the most
earnest advocates of the plan for the con-
structon of the Congressional Library
building. He gave that subject attention
for years and watched the legislation for
the building through all its stages.
Senator Morrill, was largely instrumental
in securing the expansion of the National
Museum. He secured the passage of the
bill for the construction of the new building
and has looked out for appropriations from
time to time He has long urged upon Con-
gress the necessity of providing suitable
quarters for the United States Supreme
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
BOLIVIA FEARS CIVIL WAR.

Prominent Young Men Take Sides in
Internecine Strife.
LIMA, Peru. December q, via Galveston,
Texas.-Advices from Bolivia say that the
aspect of affairs there is serious. Young
men belonging to the best society are join
ing either side. the banks have lost nearly
all their clerks. and civil war is inevitable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
Our Golfers Reach Ca,,.o

CALLAO. Peru, December ~. via Calves
ton. Texas.-The United States coIIiers Jus.
lin and Iris arrived here this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
GALE ON BRITISH COAST,
Cross Channel Service InterruDted
and Several Wrecks RenOrted

LONDON December 27-A fierce gale is
sweeping over the British coasts today
The cross channel service has been inter-
rupted and several wrecks and rescues
have been reported.
Trees ard buildings have been blown
down in London and there have been sew
eral fatalities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
GIFT FROM sENAreR FRYE.


LEWISTON, Me-, Decemberi 27.-Mrs.
w. H. White has received a telegram from
her father, Senator Frye at Washington,
directing her to present $1,000 to the Cen
tral Maine General Hospital Lewiston, as
a peace Offering and Christmas gift" in
memory of Enlmie Frye, his daughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
BURGLARS MAKE RICH HAUL
They Rob n Baltimore Dry Goods
House of $1,000

BALTIMORE. December 27-The dry
goods store of Henry Vessel, at Hamburg
and Charles streets. this city, was entered
by burglars last night and robbed of money
and checks aggregating $1,000. The val
uahles were in safe in the counting room,
the door of which was blown off by dyna-
mite. They secured s6,SO0 in specie and
currency, the remainder being in checks of
small amounts. The police say there is no
doubt that the robbery was the work of
professional safe blowers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
To Go out of Commission.

Orders have been. issued for the Scorpion
TO be placed out OF commission at the
Brooklyn navy yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

Gen. Brooke Reaches Havana
: HAVANA, December 27.-Maj. Gen John
r. Brooke, military governor of Cuba, ar
rived here from the United States today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27
NOTED PASSENGERS ABOARD,

'Brigadier General,
"Adjutant General of West Virginia. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-27

governor, but this is not so in Texas Rep
resentative McMillin, who becomes gov
ernor of Tennessee, has a two-year term
but there is no restriction as to reelection.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-08-18

was not made public, but It Is
known that 1t bears out all that
Col. Roosevelt and other commanders
said with reference to the danger
from yellow fever. The cabinet and
war department took energetic mea-
sures to rescue the soldiers. Every
available transport here and at Porto
Rico was ordered to Santiago. The
Yale, Harvard, st. Paul and st. Louis
will be used to bring troops to Mon
tauk Point.
SPANS reply to the note OF Presi-
dent Mckinley debating the terms
upon which peace could be had was
delivered by M. Cambon to the presi-
dent. The Spanish government de-
manded that the disposition Of
Manila, as well as the Philippines,
should be left to the peace com
nissloners. President Mckinley
told M Cambon he would have to
submit this to a cabinet meeting, and
the decision arrived at was that not
only would this d mani be refused,
but that no concession whatever
would be mnde to Spain, but that
Premier Sagasta must accept or
reject the peace conditions in their
entirety This reply was made to
M. Cambon, who forwarded It to
Madrid.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-08-18

bridges, reported that he had made a
detailed examination Of the Brooklyn
bridge and found it to be as strong
and secure in every way as 1t was
when completed.
A New York syndicate is making
profit out of the government bond
issue by securing the transfer to
itself of allotments Of bonds made
by the treasury department to per.
sons whose names were originally
sent In by The syndicate.
The state board of pardons has
refused to exercise clemency In the
case Of George Bogart, ex-city clerk
Of Evanston, who is now under SEN
tence to the penitentiary for embez-
cling $4,000 OF the funds of the
city OF Evanston.
Peanuts are booming. Prices have
risen 60 per cent, and from present
indications are likely to reach a level
equallng an advance Of 10 per cent.
A corner last year, n anipulation this
year, a heavy shortage in the crop,
the war with Spain and an impending
trust among the first handlers of
the nut are tbs causes of the high
prices.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-08-18
VICTORIA PUDDING.

Victoria pudding is dish very
common at English tables, and is
made from boiled potatoes. Pass
them, while hot and in the mealy
stage, through a sieve, and mix with
them a little butter, sugar, two eggs
to six medium-sized potatoes, three
tablespoonfuls of cream, and the
grated rind of lemon. A pudding
dish is buttered and preserved plums
or pesches spread on the bottom.
The potato pudding is poured over
and baked in a moderate oven. Serve
hot with powdered sugar sprinkled
over the top.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-08-18

Gus. The speech of Senator 'fhurston
as permanent chairman was short
and full of fire 1t was devoted to the
war and it's successful prosecution
and probable early conclusion, under
the guiding hand of Mckinley. 1t re-
ferred incidentally to the Philippines.
The platform Is brief and goes to
extremes ic conservatism, dismissng
the subject of territorial expansion
with an endorsement of Mckinleys
proposed terms of peace. The plat
form reiterates the declarations of
the st. Louis platform and contin-
ues: 1--WE reaflirm answering
allegiance to the principles enun-
ciated IN the republican national
platform of 1895, We favor the
maintenance of the present gold
standard and are unalterably opposed
to free and unlimited coinage of
silver. We favor the payment of
money as paid bondholders. We
congratulate the nation upon the
successful issue of the war with
Spain, prosecuted under the direction
of Mckinley, commander in chief Of
the army and navy of the United
States, with the loyal support Of the
brave volunteers on both land ana
sea. We emphasize our hearty ap-
probation of the wise foreign policy
Of Mckinley and also of the terms
demanded of Spain and conditions
for restored peace
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-08-18
BERMUDA WOMEN.
Peculiar Laws Which Apply To Them
AS Property Holders.

There are, perhaps, larger number
of spinsters in Bermuda III proportion
to the population than in any other
place on this side OF the Atlantic, and
it is a curious fact that this is the law
of the land.
he semi-tropical climate of the is
lands and their isolation have made
Of the inhabitants of English stock
quiet, almost sluggish, folk OF a sim
plicity nearly Arcadian. The women,
especially, many Vi whom live very
narrow ives, never leaving these
islands, are remarkable for their old
fashioned hospitality and natural
ease OF manner which seems 10 rise
from an entire faith III those with
whom they come in contact. Perhaps
the fact that it would be very difficult
for criminal to escape from the is
lands may account for il, but, at any
rate, CRIME is very rare there.
Bermuda women are excellent house
wives and bring up large families of
children, some OF the most favored
young folk being sent to the United
States for educational advantages.
In matters of etiquette they are far
more strict than Americans. As a
rule, they are well to do, and live
comfortably, while some of them pos
sess ample means and enjoy much
luxury in Bermuda. as in England,
property, especially real estate, re-
IN, n
periods. and some of the descenuants
Of the first settlers still possess lands
which have never passed out of their
families. 1t is just this conservatism
about property which causes the SUI
perabundance of spinsters. No alien
can acquire title to land in Bermu-
da either by purchase or inheritance,
This is chiefly precautionary meas
ure against the Portuguese, who flock
to the country and go in largely for
onion growing. But the law provides
that If a woman marries foreigner
she shall lose her landed property, and
shall also become Incapable of inherit
ing any This law is naturally not
popular with the women. who see
their brothers mate with Americans
and other aliens, and would fain have
the same liberty. Occasionally Ber-
mudan girls renounce their birth
rights or loves sake, but. as a rule.
the charms of penniless maidens are
not sufficient for young men to desire
for wives and thus many girls are
doomed to single blessedness in Ber-
muda by the law of the land.-Boston
Herald.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-08-18
GETTING A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH.

A local authority on photography
says. "A veil imparts a patchy ap-
pearance to the face. Gloves make
the hands appear much larger than
they are in reality. 1t is unwise to
wear a new dress; it always falls III
backward folds. Whenever possible.
it is money well spent to drive to the
photographers. A feather boa or
lace fichu has a wonderfully soften
ing effect on the features. Generally
speaking, the head and shoulders take
a far prettier picture than a full
length portrait. Above all, IL you
want your sun picture to have nat
ural expression you must forget
where you are. Unless there is any
urgent reason for it. it is a great
mistake to be photographed If you
are either out of health or in low
spirits. just-the- mode of-the-
moment style Of costume or couture
will date the photograph, and soon
make it look out of fashion. A white
dress, or one that takes white
gives CHASTITY effect. and one far
from becoming, unless the sitter is
young and pretty"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-08-18
SENATOR THURsToN PREsIDEs.
Nebraska Republicans Hold Their
State Convention.

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 1.-THE re-
publican state convention Wednesday
nominated the following ticket:
Governor. V. Hayward, otoe
county.
Lieut.. Gov.-George A. Murphy,
Gage county.
Secretary of state-Cenek Duras,
Saline county.
Auditor-T. l.. Matthews, Dodge
county.
Treasurer-Peter Mortensen. Valley
county.
superintendent of public instruc-
tom. F. Taylor, Lancaster county
Attorney general-N. D. Jackson,
Antelope county.
Commissioner of public lands and
buildings-A. R. Williams, Douglass
county.
The session was entirely harmoni-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-08-18
TENTH is HAPPY.
Boys IN Blue Rejoice on Their De
parture from Santiago.

Santiago, Aug. Ii. The 10th reg
ular infantry marched through the
city Wednesday afternoon on its way
to board the auxiliary cruiser st.
Louis, which is 10 transport it
the United States. The men We're In
fine spirits, For many of them 1t was
their first visit to Santiago. They
swung down the narrow streets, four
abreast. whistling and singing
"Therell be hot time in the old
town tonight" The people crowded
to the corners, shouting and applaud
ing the mems fine appearance. At
the wharf the regimental band played
to enthusiastic crowds Of townstolk.
The companies formed. stacked arms,
and waited or the lighters, The reg
mental wagons came rafting dow
the streets, carrying blankets and
stores and few sick, Then. after u
short delay, the mon boarded the
steam lighter Carpen and were taken
to the ST. Louis,
W. Ramsden, for over - years Brit
ish consul ut Santiago, has just died
ut Kingston, Jamaica, Ramsdens ser
wees throughout the war, his efforts
TO bring about the surrender OF Santi-
ago with the view of avoiding further
bloodshed and his Kindness to the
Americans entitled him to the consid-
GRAFTON of the American people who
will regret his demise.
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-08-18
BEREsFoRD GOES TO CHINA.

London. Aug 1.-THE degree OF
England's interest in the east is evil
denced by the action Of the assocl-
ated chambers of commerce in COM
missioning Rear Admiral Lord Charles
Beresford, conservative member Of
parliament for the city of York,
to investigate the prospects Of COM
meree in China and to report particu-
larry as to the extent to which the
Chinese government will guarantee
the safety of British capital already
invested and of contemplated invest
ments. His mission indicates the pre-
vailing distrust of Lord Salisbury
diplomacy in regard TO China.