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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-12
MT. VERNON ASSOCIATION.
Report of the Committee on Trees
and Shrubs.

Mrs. Walker, senior vice regent, presided
at yesterdays sessions of the councils of
the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, in
the absence of Mrs. Townsend. The COM
mittee on trees and shrubs reported that
many of the trees destroyed by the tornado
In 1876 had been replaced by the same va
r1ety, and the sum of $3.50 was appropri-
ated for the same purpose in the coming
year Mrs. l.. Il. Letter presented check
for 800 given by her son, Mr.. Joseph
Letter, to be used in replacing shrubbery
destroyed last year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-12
Reception to Baptist Clergy

A reception to those delegates to the re-
cent annual convention of the Southern
Baptist Church at Norfolk, who visited this
city on their way to their homes was given
last evening at the Fifth Baptist Church
Rev. DIR. c. c. Meador. pastor d street
between Az and 9th streets southwest. The
Sunday school room was well filed. Ad-
dresses We're made by Rev. Drs. Meador,
l. T. Tichenor of Atlanta, Walne and Sid
Williams of Texas, Burr of Mississippi and
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-12
roLo DECLINES SOCIAL ATTENTION
Former Spanish Minister Will Start
Home Saturday.

dispatch from Montreal says: Senior
Polo and his party have declined all social
attentions. owing to the news from Manila.
1t is probable that the party will sail for
home on Saturday.
Senior Diaz De Cortfna, the American
representative of Don Carlos the Spanish
pretender, has arrived here. He will leave
on Saturday, he says, to join Don Carlo;
at Brussels. He declares the time is no.
far off fer Don Carlos to make a move for
the Spanish crown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-12
Past Year a Prosperous One.

Officers Of the Murray Universalist Sc
ciety have been elected as follows :Modera-
tor, ]. W. Webb secretary, H. E. Williams;
treasurer, George H. Dyer; trustees for
four years, Charles Matthews and A. T.
Edison.
The reports made at the annual meeting
held in the Church of Our Father Tuesday
evening, showed that the past year has
been prosperous one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-12
DIR. Bottoms Topic.

"A Family Library of Seventy-F'ive Years
Ago" was the subject of a paper read last
evening before the Washington Library As
ISOLATION by DR.. II. Darlington Bolton. The
paper was review of the Copp collection.
which was recently placed on exhibition at
the National Museum, and which was cat
alogued by DR.. Bolton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-12
Mule WIS UrGt for Work.

George King, a colored man, was arrested
yesterday by Agent Replinger of the HUI
name Society. Working a mule unfit for
labor was the charge preferred against
him, and he forfeited s. collateral in the
Police Court this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-12
Protection OF Harbor Desense..

Representative Marsh of Illinois has in
troduced the bill recently recommended
by the administration 20 protect the har-
Dor defenses and Notifications constructed
or used by the United States from mali
cious injury, and to punish by state laws
any offenses in places where Jurisdiction is
held by the United States and where the
offense is not covered by United States
laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-12

The Evening Star is the only
afternoon paper in Washington
that receives the dispatches of
the Associated Press. 1t is
therefore the only one in which
the reader can find the complete
news of the world, directly trans
mitted by telegraph, up to the
moment of going to press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-12
Volunteer Nurses.

The state regent for District Of Columbia,
Daughters of the American Revolution, has
called a meeting of the District chapters
for Monday evening in the red parlor of the
Ebbitt House. to make arrangements about
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-12
SPANISH ARE WEARY OF WAR
Masses of the People Are Without Food or
Work.
Impression Gains Ground In Europe
That the End of the Strug-
gle is Near.

A special cablegram to the New York
Herald from Madrid yesterday says: have
Just had a conversation with one of the
members of the cabinet, which may throw
the true light upon the workings of the
Spanish politicians at the present moment.
He said:
"A change in the cabinet is bound to
come, and almost DIT once. In that change
Senor Moret will be the first to go. and
with him those others who are not popular
under the present condition of public SEN
timent"
THAT means" 1 asked, that more ener-
getic war measures will be inaugurated?"
To my surprise, he replied
Spain in Favor of Peace.
mo, l consider that any change which
may will be in favor of peace. The
truth is, every one now at heart wishes
peace but there are none brave enough to
speak first
DO you think General Campos is the
coming MANI" l asked.
Well he replied somewhat heSitatingly,
Il consider that by the middle of next
month General Campos will be in power,
and, although his will be a military gov
eminent, it will be in favor of peace"
People Weary of War.
1 have just returned from a tour in the
pl oyinceS and can most strongly a1nrm tnat
the Spanish people are weary of the war,
of Cuba and of all the trouble stasnation
-, ,a.; ~ >,,o
vi 'iaue' iiiiseiS anu ''s, a. '''io1i as 'oe
ming TOO narrowing. lhey cannot Hsht
against III. ,.- ,,.
among the people told me they were SIM
ply starving. There is no work and no
money. Bread has riSenfl as also all the
o'hci heeeS9'ii ea VI ny
Thenters Closed In Madrid.
Here in Madrid nearly all the places of
public. entertainment are. closed. The stock
.xcbanpa ie ut . standstilI and ruin among
-, 80 ~, ,,,,..,,. l. ,,.ido.,ro,d
pei eoHS VI @iNei"se iiie".'. - Ne'pi e'u
The streets are 1uiler thah ever Oh des-
pcrately hungry women, crying for food
for their starving children. Even the bull
ring was hall empty last Sunday, and when
that is the case matters are indeed in eX
trCnIs.
one of the most respectable brokers in
tales Of others being ruined are heard con-
s;antly. Business on the stock exchange
is nil!
The government keeps talking about rails
ing money, which may be voted, but where
ii is to be collected from no one can say.
The Liberal fills three columns with no.
tees OF riots from one end of Spain to the
other and in three weeks time it is stated
that there Will be bread famine in
Madrid.
Politics is in such a state that as a men,
Der of the cabinet SAYS, What is the most
terrible is that absolutely no one can we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-12
Saloon Robbed,

George Coldenstroths saloon at 4O3 9th
street northwest was entered by burglars
at an early hour yesterday morning. The
burglars carried off ST In money, a dozen
bottles of whisky, three bottles of brandy
and two revolyers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-12
Col. Cyrus Page Dead.

Colonel Cyrus A. Page. publisher of the
Boston Beacon, is dead. He was fifty-three
years of age.
Colonel Page was a veteran of the civil
war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-12
steamship Lines.

Following is a list Of the steamship lines
and vessels that sail regularly from New
port News for foreign ports:
Union Line for Hamburg Steamers AL
bano. Sllernc. Pisa and Catania
Lord Line for Belfast end Dublin-S;eam-
ers BenScre Head ard Lord Londonderry
Phoenix Line for Antwerp-Steamers St
MarHoCk and St E.noch.
Friende NirginIa-Baltic Line for Copen-
hagen and "Reminiscences Xenia and
Arkansas.
Donaldson Line for GIasgow-Steamers
indrani and IndTalema.
Orange Line for Rotterdam and Arlster-
dam-Steaner AldbcrOuFh.
Chesapeake and Ohio Steamship Line for
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09

tertaining and instructive paper on the
philosophy Of Emerson by the president,
Mrs. M. Burkett. 1t gave much original
thought and presented many suggestions
and helps along that line Of study. After
which all the members entered into Q
study and discussion OF the first bali Of
Emerson's Spiritual Laws
Closing with current events or. our
ideas Of the construction and destruction
Of the Maine. All left feeling they had
spent q very profitable afternoon.
The household economies department
OF the Womans club Of Plattsmouth,
met Friday evening with q well prepared
program on the subject 30 near to tho
feminine heart, Blouse cleaning" The
motto: "Any woman can clean, but it
takes nice woman to keep Clean" &C.
cupying conspicuous place in the space
allotted to this department in the year
book. Mrs. Todd had prepared q very
interesting paper full OF practical sug-
gestions on the annual cleaning" Un-
fortunately she was unable to be pres
emit. Mrs. Root read the paper however,
and it's suggestions were 30 good that
the majority of the club propose to
adopt them in the domestic upheaval
soon to take place.
Mrs.. MacMacken's paper on ice and
our ice supply" was equally interesting
and attentivel, listened to. Mrs. Sny-
der having received an enter: tanning let.
ter from sister sojourning in Germany,
on the subject Of the evening, read it to
the club, and it was heartily enjoyed and
appreciated by the house keepers who
are always striving to improve them
selves IN the domestic arts. Mrs. Waugh
having attended the lectures given by
Mrs. Rohrer recently in Omaha, was able
to give long talk and furnish some
valuable recipes obtained from this
source. Next Friday evening tho elec-
ton of a delegate to the Biennial at
Denver will take place and the president
has issued call for full attendance.
Two general entertainments have been
held OF the Woman's club Of Nebraska
City since our last letter to The
CoURIER.
The first, on February q, was the &C.
casion Of the entertainment Of the de-
partment OF parliamentary practice.
Mrs. Shuman, leader. Tho department
had invited Mrs. A. j. Sawyer Of Lin
coin to address the club on some up to
date topic and had also prepared .
drill. . demonstration Of the years
study, which was to have represented q
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09

congress of noted women discussing the
subject Of an International dress reform
for women. The latter part of the pro.
gram was omitted in order to moro
enjoy the address of Mrs. Sawyer.
Misses Sousley and Larsh gave a.
first number a piano duet which was
heartily applauded.
After brief introduction Of the guests
Of honor by the leader, which seemed
highly unnecessary in face of the gener.
GUS hand clapping which followed the
announcement OF her uame, Mrs. Sawyer
told the club Of THE woman who had
come" As the Lincoln club has had the
pleasure o: hearing Mre. Sawyer upon
this subject it is useless to enlarge upon
the eloquence, the great earnestnees, the
logic and thought and above all, the in.
spring words Of encouragement with
which she depicts the ideal woman in
such q practical way that the woman
who listens feels impelled to spring for.
ward and I'LL the gap between what she
is and what she would be, 90 that
though not come" in every sense she
yet may feel on the way.
Miss Larsh again favored the club
with q piano colo. after which q social
hour was passed with rs. Sawyer.
Coffee and tribes were served by the de.
partment.
A month later, on March q, com.
posite entertainment " 8 furnished by
all the departments. An idea new to us
was suggt sted by our President, Mrs.
Larsb, who unfortunately was absent.
Mrs. Ware, first vice-president, presided
with her usual ease and dignity. She
told Of Q recent visit to Omaha when
she attended the evening session of the
club with Mrs. Henrotin and Mrs.
Stoutenboroueh as guests. After short
business session Miss Maude LLOYD
played q piano selection with skill ard
delicacy for one 80 young. The depart.
ment OF parliamentary practice then
gave q drill, much shorter than previ.
ously planned, in order to keep within
the time allowed to each department.
A session Of the city council discussed
street improvement and a daily paper in
commenting on it said 1T was stormy
enough to be very natural" Misc
Hershey. leader Of the art department
gave an excellent paper entitled IAN
Art Review" summary Of the years
study in art. Mrs. Morgan, of the cur.
rent events class, then read an article
on Opie Reed. the we'll known novelist
The department Of household economics,
nothing il not practical. closed the after.
noon with coffee demonstration by one
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09
GI~UB 8

ANNIE L. MILLER, EDITOR.

LER, EDITOR.
Q epirited discussion upon the Cuban
question. A great deal Of Fourth of
July eloquence was displayed by some Of
the ladies. We are enjoying the books
which We received from Mrs. Lambert
son and expect to send donation to the
library shortly.
The New Book Review club of Lincoln
met with Mrs. Nelson, March 30. Mre.
Penny gave a charming peep into the
life of Henry K. Sienkiewicz, author Of
Quo Vadis. His talent for picture max
ing has made Quo Vadis almost too real
for us today under q Christian rule.
Mrs. O'Connell followed with the story
in most concise and pleasing manner.
Adjourned to meet in two weeks, April
Ii. the third birthday Of the club, to be
spent in social afternoon at the homo
OF the president.
The two last meetings Of the Crete
Columbian club were held March IS and
April l, at the homes Of Mrs Leffel and
Mrs. Gonzales. respectively. The literary
hour at the former meeting was devoted
to the study of Whittier. At the close
Of the lesson. member Of the club, Mrs.
Goodwin, invited all members to her
home where they were pleasantly enter
tanned at a dainty tea. Seven guests
were present. The club was entertained
April ! by Mrs. Gonzales. The literary
program Of this meeting was confined to
Emerson and vas followed by short
parliamentary drill. At the close the
members and one guest were served by
the hostess to refreshments.
The Scotia Ladies' Reading club held
their regular meeting March @. As it
was the close Of the quarter consider
able time was taken up IN business
matters. After quite lengthy discus
sion Of topics of the day the regular les
son was taken up. Mrs. May Wright
conducted very interesting lesson on
Washington Irving as writer, traveller
and statesman. Mrs. Alice Graham read
an excellent paper on Irving's travels.
Lesson was followed by an animated and
instructive general discussion on the
subject Of Bread Making. opened by Mrs.
Louella Tolbert. Meeting closed as
usual with quotations from favorite
authors.
The Womsn's club Of Northbend is az
enthusiastic in the work, as at the com.
mencement o. the year, every meeting
being full OF interest. Mrs. Ida Croneh
Hazlett, q member of the Womans club
OF Denver, met with US Saturday 10, and
gave an interesting talk on club work
with . description OF the manner in
which the Denver club is conducted Sat-
urday Is. The topics of the day were
Economics and Child Study. The fol-
lowing program was rendered:
Roll call was responded to by quota.
tons on Kindness. The subjects of the
different papers we're Table etiquette at
home. Annual house cleaning, Cleanli-
ness % prevention Of disease. Keeping
accounts, value and methods. The in.
stincts Of love or the training of affec-
tions. Kindness in the home, The power
OF love in the school room. The papers
were followed by discussions and inter-
spersed with excellent music, both vocal
and instrumental.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09

ANNIE L. MIL
The election Of Mrs. Angus Cameron.
Of La Crosse. Wis. by the late d. A. r.
congress 10 Washington, gives to the
state of Wisconsin its first representation
in the National Board Of the Daughters.
Mrs. Cameron 10 q distinguished mem.
Der of the society, and her election adds
to the list Of vice-presidents general q
representative woman from the north.
west.
The fiual meeting Of the civics depart
ment vas held on Wednesday. A timely
paper on The diplomatic relations Of the
United States and foreign powers" was
read BY Mrs. T. ]. O'CcnnelI. This de-
partment OF the Woman's club although
not - large as some, has done good work
under the direction Of Mrs. Rudolph
kehlaender.
The children Of the Revolution have q
hourishing organization with Miss
Blanche Garten q regent. They have
lately adopted q chapter name. the
Elisabeth Zanes. Few young girls as.
sisted actively in the Revolutionary war,
but Elizabeth Zanes. was instrumental
in saving . large amount OF powder
necessary to the army at that time. and
her name has already been perpetuated
in the city II GAINESVILLE. Ohio.
Program for Fremont Woman's club
Saturday. March 26:
"Mythology"-Mrs. j. D. Mcdonald.
"Flower Tales Of Mythology"-Miss
Mona Turner.
Violin Solo-Miss Edith Mcdonald.
STORY OF Hero and Leander" B.
w. Reynolds.
Piano Duet isses Good Doyle and
Bertha Rine.
ORIGINAL Poem-Miss Ada Hicks.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. II. Blumeuthal.
Although no pepper was read at the
current events department Of the Lin
coin Wonan's club Saturday, the meet,
ing was Of exceeding interest to all the
members. The hour was spent in the
discussion Of the war problem. and the
diplomatic relations OF Spain and the
United States. This department will
provide the program for the regular
meeting OF the Woman's clubon Monday.
A short paper on Finland and it's wo-
men,. win be given, preceding an impor-
tant business session for the nomination
Of next years officers.
Tho Neapolitan school Of painting"
was the subject for the art department
OF the Lincoln Womanis club Tuesday.
In the paper by Miss Anna Rodgers.
special mention was made Of the works
Rivera, Salvador Rosa and Giordano.
The last meeting Of the year will be
held Monday. April Is, in the Salisbury
block, when it 10 hoped all the members
will be present for the election OF officers.
This meeting will be OF unusual in
terest. TIE leader. Mrs. Mcconnell will
send paper on Late Italian Artists"
to b read by Mrs. John B. Wright. and
Mrs. L. G. Richards will speak on "A
trip to Mexico"
The o. o. B. club Of Greeley. held its
meeting the g. at the home Of Mrs. ].
e. Hanna. We are studying Hamlet,
Just finishing the third act. We have
some very enjoyable times trying to dig
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-04-09

The last March meeting Of the Schuy-
Ier Woman's club met at the residence
OF Mrs. Winnie Mccullough. After the
usual routine Of business, followed quo
tations from Emerson, and q very en-
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-08-24
TELEGRAPHlC BREVlTlES.

DR.. John Morse, whose fame az .
surgeon is worldwide, Is dead at San
Francisco. II
The death is announced of Don Fred,
erico Madrazo, the celebrated Spanish
painter, in his Saith year.
The New York republican state conn
mittee has decided to hold the state
convention at Saratoga on Sept. 81.
The almost tropical heat which ha,
been experienced in Paris is increasing
and many deaths and sunstrokes arr
reported.
Mr.. Israel Zangwill, the novelist and
journalist, is passenger on the Lu.
cania, which left Liverpool Saturday
for New York.
New York gave SIMPSONS feet {
royal welcome Saturday. The vas,
throng along the banks of the Hudson
shouted themselves hoarse.
The South Dakota troops and the re
cruits for the Minnesota regiment ar
rived at Honolulu Aug. 6 and left 70,
Manila four days later.
Fred Primrose, the ex.minstrel, VIII
was recently arrested at Portland, Or.
for larceny, plead guilty and has beer
sentenced to six months in Jail.
DR.. Samuel G. Smith of St. Paul
Mimi, delivered an address in West
minister chapel, London, on behalf o
tho Anglo league. A larg
congregation was present.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-08-24


[e ssa1e e MBia aos9t
n Probate Court, Special Term, August
In the Matter of the Estate Of Conrad
Zeller, deceased. -
Letters Testanlentary ON the estate Of
Conrad Zeller, deceas ed late of the 7CO1n-
ty OF Brown, and State Of MinnesofR he
ing granted to Elisabeth Zeller, ga
1T is ordered, That elk months be and
the same is hereby allowed from and after
the date of this order, in which all persons
having claims or demands against the
said deceased are required to file the same
in the Probate Court of said County. for
examination and allowance, or be forever
barred. f3s S.
It Is Further Ordered, That the first Mon
day in March, A.D. 1899. at 10 O'Clock "a,
Nat a general Term of said Probate Court,
to be held at the Probate Office In the
Court House in the City of New Uln1, in
said County, be and the same herebyis
appointed as the time ana place when and
where the said Probaie Court will exam.
Inc and adjust said claims and demands:
And It Is Further Ordered, That notice
OF such hearing be given to all creditors
and persons interested in said estate by
forthwith publishing this order once ia
each week for three successive weeks in
The New Ulnl Review, q weekly newspa-
per printed and published at New UIm in
said County. 1,tiats@ II
Dated at New Ulm. Nina, the 5th. day
ofAugust, a. d. 1898. s. $50
50 IS So Ion as I Lenden scl il ger
seat Judge of Probate:
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-08-24
CHICAGO & NORTH-WESTERN R'Y

CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN R'Y.
Subject to change.-N. U. Time Table.
Departure of Trains. Going East,
Passenger No. 4 (Ex. Sunday.) 900 NJ
For St. Paul, Minneapolis, Winona, Mil
waukee, and Chicago.
Passenger No. 2 CDaily) 1855 P NJ
For St. Paul, Minneapolis, Winora, Mil
waukee and Chicago.
Freight No. ii (Ex. Sunday.) II so A NJ
Garry Passengers to Waseca.
Freight No. So Daily.) S:35 P M
Carry Passengers to Kasota.
Departure of Trains. Going West.
Passenger No. (Daily.) 2:l6 P NJ
For Tracy, Marshall, WATERFOWL, Huron
and Pierre.
Passenger No. (Ex. Sunday.) e:35P NJ.
For Tracy and West.
Freight No. 13 (Ex. Monday 1855 NJ
Garry Passengers to Tracy.
Freight No. Is (Ex. Sunday Ito P NJ
Arrival Of Trains From East.
Passenger No. 3 (Daily.) 2:16 NJ
Passenger No. 7 (Ex. Sunday.) s:35P M
Freight No. IS (Ex. Sunday 12:45 NJ
Freight No. 10 (Ex. Monday 4:55 M
Arrival of Trains From West
Passenger No. (Ex. Sunday 500 Nj
Passenger No. 2 (Daily.) 1856 NJ
Freight No. Il (Ex. Sunday 11:10 Nj
Freight No. SO DAILY s:35 P NJ
Trains 2 and 3 have sleeping cars>be-
tween Mankato and Chicago; and chair
cars between Kasota and Minneapolis.
For further information inquire of
H. L. BEECHBR, Agent, New Ulm
H. c.. Garvin, w. 3. Kniskern,
General Agent, Gen. Pass. Agert,
Winona. Chicago
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-08-24

r- 9I
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-President
Mckinley has cabled to Admiral Dewey
and General Merritt his and the ma
tons congratulations upon their cap.
ture of Manila. The text of tho dis.
patch to Admiral Dewey is as follows:
Receive for yourself and the officers,
sailors and marines of your command my
thanks and congratulations and those OF
the nation for. the gallant conduct all
have again so conspicuously displayed.
.~-#. 8 il. WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Following is the text of the dispatch
to General Merritt:
In my own behalf and for the nation ]
extend to you and the officers and men OF
your command sincere thanks and con
gratulations for the conspicuously gallant
conduct displayed in your campaign.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-08-24
The State Fair

will be held September 5 to 10 at the.
State Fair Grounds midway between ST..
Paul and Minneapolis. II promises to
exceed all former efforts in extent and
completeness of exhibits of the leading
resources of the state, as well as in
amusement features. A purse Of $10,.
900 insures the entry of the fastest hors-
es on the turf. Liberal prizes in the live
stock, poultry, agricultural, horticultur-
al, floral, art and manufactures depart
ments will bring ready responses from
the numerous comprehension supremacy,
and the public will be better repaid than
ever before for their attendance in this
most worthy institutions. Halfsrate ex-
cursion tickets on sale by Minneapolis
s. St. Louis r. r. Agents September 4
TOTO inclusive, limited for return TO
Sept. -. g