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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
T HE
TOWER,
Second and Broad.


Here are some lots OF Muslin
and Cambria Underwear at prices
so tempting that you will be apt
to buy the garments, even against
future wants. They are irresis-
tible.
Cambria Drawers yoke band, hem,
and plaits. regularly worth 25c., ISC
now ........ ..... ...::. ''..........
with ruffie finished with Hamburg;
others with deep hem and plaits. oSC
Muslin skirts, with Cambria rune, mar
row and wide plaits. regularly SOC
worth zoe, for ........ -. $500. o.
Cambria Skirts, made Of the LOnsdale,
with wide ruffie, trimmed In Hamburg
five inches wide. regularly worth BIC
ii, Tor $3.50. ;.;.......-
Muslin Gowns is plaits yoke, with
Cambria ruffle. and pearl buttons Acc
finished, regularly worth &c.,. 4CS
Muslin Gowns, "a plaits yoke. with
Hamburg inserting% neck, front, and
sleeves, ruffle. with Cambria. reg enc
ularly worth S9c.. for ......:... COS
Muslin Gowns. "a plaits yoke, square
and V-neck, with Hamburg inserting
neck, front. and sleeves, with Ham
burg trimming; regularly worth 6oC
u, Tor .......,.. ...... ............. ;,
Muslin Gowns. Empire effect, trimmed
in two rows Hamburg inserting, with
sailor collar trimmed In Hamburg
sleeves with Hamburg trimming, 2zC
regularly worth sl.25...... ...... "
our Muslin and Cambria Gowns at ~,
s115, s1.25. and $3.50 are great bar
gains worth twice as much.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
REFUSES TO PAY HIS BIG FEE.
Pittsburg Lawyer Wants $32,35O fol
Collecting a $3.50, 900 Legacy.

In 1887 Charles Benser, prosperous
wagon-manufacturcr Of Moline. ILL.,. went
to Europe for his health. He died there.
leaving an estate worth over $4,000 to
his adopted daughter, Edna. The estate
was turned over to w. j. Robinson. OF
Little Rock. who had been appointed
guardian.
In 1880 Mrs. Benser and her adopted
Pittsburg for permanent residence. on
May 18th last the girl was eighteen years
old and decided TO apply for her money.
She engaged Robert b. Ivory. Pitts
vices he charged ss2.ssO.s2. which the
young lady refused to pay. She secured
another attorney, Willis G. Mccoe. who
recently went Into the Orphans Court
and secured an order requiring MIR. Ivory
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
DEATHS,

BERRY.-Died, Saturday. January 18th.
at lla0 p. NJ. JENNIE c.. beloved wife
OF Charles Il. Berry, after a long and
painful illness.
The funeral will take place from 81.
Peters Cathedral MONDAY MORNING
at 0 o'clock
COCKE.-Entered into rest. al her resi-
dence, Bremo. Fluvarna county Va, al
10 minutes past o'clock Saturday morn
ing. January 70. 1885, LUCY WILLIAM
SON COOKE, relict OF DR.. Cary Charles
Cooke, in the SD year Of her age.
The funeral will take place MONDAY
at IL o'clock. from Grace church, Rich
mond. Interment in Hollywood.
HERSMAN.-Died. Saturday. January
18th, at 1l:45 p. NJ. at his residence ~
west Clay street. WILLIAM b. HERS
MAN, In the Goth year OF his age.
Funeral from the house MONDAY
AFTERNOON at 2 O'clock. Friends OF
the family invited TO attend. Interment
In Hollywood.
KERSTING.-Died, at her residence, in
this city. at 1 o'clock p. NJ. SATURDAY
January 20. 1898. MARY ELIZABETH
KERSTING. In the 18th year OF her age.
Funeral from ST. Mary's Roman Cath0-
lie church al o'clock MONDAY MORN
ING. Relatives and friend requested 10
attend without further notice.
READ.-Entered into rest. on Saturday
morning. January 18th. at O'Clock,
TRYPHENA LOUISA READ. wife ~
Rev. Charles III. Reed. ID. D., In the Nth
year OF her age.
Funeral services on MONDAY AFTER
NOON at haif-past from the Grace
Street Presbyterian church.
RUGGABER.--Died Thursday. January
9th HIfMROIT RIrGGARER. aqaf 3
months.
Funera, from his parents residence
Sol Louisiana. street. TO-DAY Sunday
nj O'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30

Masten. ncDfew. az the aoaoeh"'
stands at the head OF his class
PERSONAL
Hon. Joseph r. Lawless. Secretary ~
the Commonwealth OF Virginia, u III sn'
city. apa..sas at the Capitol to-day, vls, ,,,
lng his friend. Representative Epes, 49,
whom he lunchcd in the House res'a''
rant. ,,.,,
q. w. Moore Lynchburg; O.. J. Hunt,
Richmond: J. l.. Beck, staunton; JOIN
c. Hagan, Richmond; A. i. Weh' va"
ginia--Mctropolitan. pn~,..
J. WILSON, Richmond; J. V. carr fo''s-
mouth-The ST. James.
n. p. Gatlin, Lynchburg: f; u: Aien-
deD. Raleigh, n. c.; c. II. stoil' Lexips-
ton. Va.-The Raleigh.
J. w. Thomas, Winchester-The EN-
rich.
POSTAL.
Among the fourth-class postmasters
commissioned January 9th were J.. T.
pickett. Buffalo Ridge, Va. and John +.
Wingfield. Tower Hill, Va
A new office has been established AZ
Formosa, Charlotte county, va, WIN
Melton l., Dickinson as postmaster-spe-
cial from williamsburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
JULIUS
SYCLE:
& SON.


The spring exhibition of Thay-
er Carriages is ready; first
bright days make you think Of a
Carriage for the tots daily ride.
Maybe forty styles. or II you coun, %.
coIors OF trimmings. there could BE- T.
regiment of babies fitted out With car
riaees. no two Of which would be alike
81 to $50.
The Carriages az 81 are OF wood ana
reed, upholstered in cretonne The para
sol Is of Siesia, and steel wheels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
COrsets.

An American belle says one
should be careful in the selection
of Corsets.
Those built on the lines of the Ameri-
can Lady add new charms even to an
almost perfect figure. The Tower is agent
for American Lazy Corsets
In medium, long. and short, Black and
White, 81.
5Oc. Corsets, all sizes 35c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Tapestry Carpets.

Eighty-fve pieces of new, fresh,
bright Tapestry Carpet will be
sold at less than it's worth-sim-
ply because we can. Carpet prices
are higher, but not here.
when the fruit of our foresight is gone.
Shall the buying be done before that
happens?
Tomorrow starts the selling of IS Pat
terms at so, %, and 90 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
MIR. HERsmAN DIES SUDDENLY.
He Is Stricken With Apoplexy and
Lives But a Shost Time.


Mr.. William b. Hersman died at his
residence, No. 2os west Clay street. last
night at 11:45 o'clock.
His death was unexpected, and resulted
from apoplexy. He had been in falling
health for long while, and was stricken
with apoplexy Friday night, and this
was followed last night with a stroke of
paralysis.
Mr.. Hersman was a well-known citi-
zen. and in his Goth year. He was form
erly engaged In the coffee and splce
business. but retired several years ago.
since which time he had been in feeble
health. Deceased Is survived by his
wife and four children-Messrs. Melbin
b. and Benjamin j., and Misses Grace
and Ada Hersman.
The funeral will take place from The
residence tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock.
Death OF Mrs. Charles Berry.
Mrs Charles Berry died last night Al
the residence OF her husband sol north
Fourth street. Deceased was n Miss
Levy. She leaves one daughter The
funeral will take place from ST. Peters
Cathedral Monday morning at O'Clock.
Other Deaths and Funerals.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Kersting died yes
terday afternoon at ! O'clock az her
residence. In this city. Deceased was I'm
the 18th year OF her age. The funeral
VIII take place from st. Marys church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Successful Beet Culture in Nebraska

EXTRACT from a letter from Mr.. II. c.
Thacher OF Boston. 10 +. T. Glasgow.
Esq, of. this city,
/ am sending you under separate cover
a small pamphlet. which contains instruc-
tions for the culture Of sugar beets. also
itemized statements OF the cost OF raising
beets at Ames, Neb.. from 1885. incIu-
sive. In my own experience have re-
duced the cost OF laying by an acre OF
beets till harvest time. from SIS. In 1890
10 si2.A per acre. last year. The cost OF
harvesting and delivering beets at the
factory Is about 81 per ton. In other
words. / can now raise and deliver ten
tons OF beets per acre. including every
item OF expense. for SIS. or. $3.50 per ton
When the yield exceeds ten tons per acre.
the cost per ton Is considerably reduced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Quilts and Blankets.

Too much stock, and to-mor-
row you can buy them at your
own price. We must reduce
stock; early buyers will be great
gamers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
JULIUS SYCLE 6 SON.

with mass, tomorrow morning at 9
O'Clock
The funeral OF Mr.. ]. w. Carr, who
died at the Retreat for the Sick Friday,
took place from Laube's undertaking.
room. Mr.. Carr was about 40 years of
age and leaves a wife and one child.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Rich Silks at
Lessened Prices.

Lovers OF Silk elegance have
a feast tomorrow. Some clipped
prices 70 match tomorrow.
soc. Fancy Brocade Changeable
SILK for Waists and trimmings. <VC
Soc Lining Silks. "A inches wide.
I'm all new spring shades. ...... .1VS
79c. Fancy silks. for waist and trim
mings, only 1 waist ~ a customer: spe-
cial...... 500. ............ SOC. a yard.
roc. Plaid Silks. in all new spring
designs: they are tempting, 80
IOr ..ssss.s -sssssssssss- OIN
New Shades Of Changeab.e 800
Taffeta Silks .... .... ............. /OS
Black Satin Duchess, "A inches wide.
would be cheap at 81. our spe- zoo
cial price ........ 80. .......... /H~
Black Brocade Silks, in Satin and
GrOs-Grain, that sold for 81 and 100
yl.25, to-morrows special........ /VS
75c. Black Taffeta .............. JvS
Plaid Silks. of heavy Taffeta, CT M
Can't be matched for ............ ~''"V
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Richmonders in New York.

NEW YORK. January 29.-(Special)-J.
w. Parker, Grand Union; ]. s. Williams.
Waldorf; ]. w. Martin and wife. Murray
Hill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
LaCeS.

A1GSSSCs
Heralds of beauty and cheap
ness are Val. Laces, now here.
A particular bargain is Ribbon
Val. Lace, ST, St, and Toe. each,
worth twice as much.
Shirts.
Another lot of those Mems
White Shirts, made of extra good
Muslin, all linen, set in bosom
with Butcher Linen, backed, con-
tinuous facing, well made, all
sizes, II to III sold for &c.,
now 42c.
20 dozen Mems Unlaundered White
Shirts, 1900 linen, backed with butcher
linen. continuous facings. and gusseted
throughout, full size. perfect workman
ship, size 10 1-2 to IS. worth Sc, eoC
January clearing sale ............ CS~
10 dozen Pleated Bosom Shirts, roc
always sold for 75c.. now. ...... CO~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Mrs. M. A. Gates.

Mrs. NJ. A. GATES died at her residence
in Chesterfield, January 6. 1875. aged
n years. The last surviving daughter
OF the late Rev. Joseph Goode. and leaves
seven children TO mourn the loss OF a
fond. devoted mother. For more than
sixty years she was consistent member
OF the Baptist Church.
Asleep In Jesus"
Her funeral was preached by Rev. J. T.
Nettles. and the interment took place ~
tina family burylns- ground at home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Reputation Can't be Stolen.

belongs to
reputation than other stores our own
belongs
nsee reputation not correct
Mail prompt attention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Sheets.

Sheets.
Androscoggin Sheets, full size,
hemmed for ready use; special
bargain, 43c.
Black Dress Stuffs.
First of all, be sure that the
black is perfect. Quality and
price do not determine real value
in Black Dress Goods, for a poor
Black dress is dear at any price.
We help you to be sure OF the Black by
showing the goods under strong, honest
daylight. We've helped you farther back
by being sure that only rights Blacks
get into the stocks.
Here are a dozen interesting lots
though the list could as well be increased
to hundreds II you'd patience to read:
All-Wool Serge, SO Inches wide, good
Black. regularly worth &c., oSC
Atwood Serge. IL inches wide. good
Black, regularly worth Soc, ozlC
Black vigro, So inches wide; this is
= heavy brocade, regularly worth Doc
Ail-Wool Diagonal Serge, So -oc
inches wide, new weave. special CoS
Our 5O-cent Dress Goods in Black are
great spring values
Black Snowflake, 75c value, eOc
Black Dress Goods, 10 different pat
terms; If you see them you will want TO
know how we sell them so cheap;
they are regularly worth &c.. rOC
Black Figured Hale C;li Cloth IL inches
wide, regularly worth N2, OeC
LOT ....... ....... ............ ....IO
We do not want to carry them over,
so these prices cause them to be way
down.
Every Lady's Hat that sold 6oc
from 81 and $50. now ....~..... WV
Unusual Linen Selling.
Great Bargains in the Linen
Department.
Fast Colors Turkey-Red Table nc
Linen that sold for 29c.. now. ~
Bleached Table Linen, 1874 eOC
yards wide. sold for S9c., now. C"~
Colored Border Table Napkins, ocC
special bargains, per dozen...... CC~
White Fringe Napkins. 15xl5, SOC
regularly worth .0c., now .... C
White Fringe Napkins, 1SxlS. 7SC
regularly worth s1.25. per Dozen. 10
White Dinner Napkins, 15x15. 2OC
instead of 81 per dozen............ WV
Towels.
SPECIAL pARGAINS TO-MORROw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30

Ivanhoe Lodge. No. "a. Knights Of
Pythias. will meet with Marshall Lodge
Tuesday evening to meet Grand-Chancel-
lor Fl. M. Darnall, who will be In at
tendance upon the session.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Cotton Domestic Stuffs.
Nobody ever heard of such sell
inc of Cotton Dress Stuffs.

The town is full of stuffs simply made
to sell; the papers are used to advertise
these stuffs as bargains. No wonder
sellers of such trash find advertising un-
profitable.
Good Goods are so cheap that no wo-
man has any excuse for buying trash.
&c Apron Ginehams. -. $50. SIC.
&c Calicoes - mn. ......... &c.
1-yard-wide Unbleached Cotton
for .................. 3ikc.
1-yard-wfde Bleached Cotton ..... 3tsc.
Percales, l yard wide .............. &C.
New Spring Percales. yard wide.
special bargains. -. ........... SIC.
IL 1-2c. Cheviot, for shirts ...... sac.
lOc. FlanneIlette. for shirts mann. IAc.
Good Straw Ticking $50 .... sc.
16 2-3c., Blue Denim. 49,. .....121kc.
l6 2-3c. Feather Ticking. .Ixlac.
1Oc Cretonnes .... ......... ........ Ol4c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Mating Bargain.
Notions.
Tedious counting, these neces-
sary trifes; so we only too gladly
sell the little lots.

fellows Face Powder ...... ........ &c.
Talcum Powder. in tin boxes...... DC.
Buttermilk Soap. per cake ...... &c.
Clark's o. n. 4. Spool Cotton, 100
wards on spool 49,. ................... &c.
German CASTLE Soap, per cake go. DC.
Good Pins, per paper .............. &c.
Hair-Pins ....... 49,. 80. ......... lie.
Kid Curriers'. per dozen ... ........ sc.
Good Square Envelopes, 2 packages
for ....,. ...... &c.
Writing Paper, per box ...... &c.
Writing Paper, per pound ......... .lOc.
Fruit Extracts, for cooking, the l5c.
kind. for ...... .......... .......:..'.. &c
Meade & Bakers Mouth Wash. .1Ic.
Needle Cases, with papers needles.ilc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Leather Goods.

Only one item mentioned, but
just as YOU see this one is the
way we are selling Leather Goods.
75c. and 81 Leather Pocket
Book, with sterling silver tips,
Csc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Floor OiI-ClOth.

TIOOr OIII-COCu. NOIe IHe PRICES
below:
25c. Floor Oll-Cloths, / yard wide,
Tor. ....... ..ss...sss<OC.
S2c. Floor Oil-Cloth, ! yard wide.
for -. ............ 49,. ............25c
soc. Floor Oil-Cloth, IL yards wide
for 80. -. 49,. 80. ...........3 SOC.
GOc. Floor Oil-Cloth. 2 yards wide.
for ... ........... ....... .4sc.
Soc Floor Oil-Cloth. 2 yards wide,
for ........ :. ..............5 vc.
Stair Oil-Cloth that sold for PC,
now 49,. .......... ...... .........I9c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Dress Stuffs.

Yesterdays Dress Goods news
set the town attacking. But the
lots were large; all in all, hence
equal opportunities for those who
come tomorrow to see the new
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Organizes.

It is rather early to talk about
thin goods, but we have $500
pieces of solid color Organdies to
be sold at half price, l2ic. Match
them if you can.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30

OPP iHS otyIoo
$50 so-i ysIne Habit Cloth. al shades. soc
q, se-I Sal,s Gray nsr M yaTd suitlnss 25c
value inch En-. AiiwOoi Serge "Dc SIC
va St1incs Soc. M far covert clo.n' Doc
sD s9Inch sSsGes yaI"s T. al new 85c
50-inch Broadcloth, $125 value, 2Ef
In all spring shades ............ 49,
4-inch Vigro Suitings: they are smooth,
swell goods; we bought them heavy Tor
spring trade; they are 81 goods 6OC
10 be sold for ....... ........"....
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
CIoaks and Capes.

Rather late to talk about Cloaks
and Capes. We have big lot on
hand, and do not want to carry
over. AS price inducements
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Manufacturers Sale
of EmbrOideries.

No need to tell you how many
hundred thousand yards of EN-
BRo1DERIEs the biggest factory in
st. Gall, Switzerland, produces
each year.
But here is a hint Of the greatness Of
their product: We have just received
FIFTEEN THOUSAND YARDS, and
you should not miss the great bargains;
and they are just one half of the
makers prices. Embroideries in all the
most charming open-work patterns, IL
to 8 inches wide. 1 to 25c. a yard. A
counter full on the front table.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
Boys Suits.
Three tables heaped with the

richest bargains of the year.
The Suits are made from Wool Cheviot;
some of II imported-$l25. $3.50, and
S375-and the prices could not well have
been nearer HALF PRICE without hit
ting IL exactly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30

Androscoggin Sheets, full size
hemmed for ready use; specia
bargain, 43c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30

men mere tnat Notwithstanding the par
tssanshp OF the Elections Committee and
the House, II is thought at least two OF
the three Democrats who have contests
will retain their seats.
National Committeeman Bowden and j.
y. Kimberly who has been appointed
postmaster at Old Point, left for home
this evening.
JUDGE EWART'S NOMINATION..
Announcements that the Judiciary Com
mittee bad unanimously approved Judge
Ewart's nomination were based upon err
roneous information. The nomination will
not be reached until Monday, and sim
gle objection will carry 1t over until the
succeeding Monday Senator Butler will
make the objection TO immediate action.
He has so Informed Senator Pritchard
His opposition TO Judge Ewart he says,
Is personal and he will ask time TO for
mulafe charges. Speaking OF the latter to-
day. Senator Pritchard said he would not
object TO reasonable delay. There is not
The slightest doubt. he says. about Judge
Ewart's confirmation. The opposition Is
inspired. II Is said. by Governor Russell
and the object OF II II 10 force Senator
pritchGrd 10 accept tho judgeship II
Ewart's nomination Is rejected, the APP
pointment viii go to Colonel James E.
Boyd who Is endorsed by Governor Rus
sell, ard who will be acceptable 10 Sena-
tor Pritchard While absolutely certain
that Judge Dwarf will be confirmed. SEN
ator Pritchard practically reiterated his
determination to-day not 10 accent the
judgeship under any possible condition.
lie has been assured that Governor Rus
sell Will cOncede 10 him the right 10
name his own successor In the senate,
but his determination In the matter IS
unaiterable. IL Is a matter OF comment
that Senator Butler ard Governor Rus
sell are 30 persistent In urging Senator
The Springfield herald., 1898-12-23
The President in Alabama.

Montgomery Ala, Dee. 16.-The
President and his party We're given Il
magnificent welcome in the Confed-
eracy's first capitol to-day.
The Presidents train was escorted
from Atlanta to Tuskogee and hence
here by the States Assembly. Governor
Johnstone. Chief Justice Mcclellan and
party of ladies'.
The crush 10 reach the President was
terrific and hundreds did not succeed
Ill doing so. rs the Presidents time
was limited
lie next went to meet the colored
people of the city at Old Ship church
whefe a great throns received him en-
Enthusiastically He made n short I'm,
forcible speech there. This ended Tho
ceremonies here. The party We're con
Veyed back to the train, and at hair
past O'Clock, amid the roar of cannon
the President left for Savannah.
The Springfield herald., 1898-12-23
Rios Is Complaining.

London. Dec. 1.-THE Paris CORE
spondent of the Times. NJ. de Blowitz,
tclegraphs this morning a long inter
view with the president of the Span
ish peace commission. Senor Montero
Rios. in the course of which he rep
resents the Spanish commissioner as
complaining that the Americans had
acted as 'vaitQuers parvenus,' who do
not yet know misfortune or defeat"
Senor MOntero Rios remarked.
"When, later on. they also have suf-
fered reverses, they will be less in
flexible to those who have suffered de-
feat"
The Spanish commissioner contend
the esf1ninplsinesz af6 slim slAN1 TX. vi tla !.
and that their conquest would not be
accomplished quickly. What most
panied him, however. appears to have
been Americas attempt to deprive
Spain of her honor by refusing to ar
bitrate regarding the Maine"
He asserted confidently that the
Spanish government was in no danger
from Carlism.
The Springfield herald., 1898-12-23
WOULD RELEASE PHILIPPINES.
Colonel Bryan Thinks II Republic should
lie Established.

Colonel Bryan Thinks II Republic should
lie Established.
Washington, Dee. 17.-Colonel Bryan
to-day expressed hinself very emDhat-
ically to his Democratic associates up
on the duty of Congress in regard to
the Philippines
He believes that the islands ought
not to be held longer than is necessary
for the United States to establish
there Il stable and Independent govern
ment, such as was guaranteed to Gu
ba in the resolution which led to the
declaration of war, and he believes it
is the duty of Congress to make n dec
laration of the intention of the United
States at the earliest possible date, in
order that there may be no misunder-
standing in the future and that the
natives of the island may be assured
that the ultimate purpose of the United
States is to give them n free and indie
pendent government.
The war was fought for humanity's
sake, he says, and the United States
in the hour of victory at the close of
the war, when the Philippines have
fallen into their possession, should
stand upon the policy it proclaimed at
the outset regarding Cuba.
The Springfield herald., 1898-12-23
The Administration Criticized.

Baltimore, Md, Dec 1.-THE Ma
tional Civil Service Reform Associa-
tlon, in convention here, at its second
days session devoted almost the ell
tire morning to discussion of the re-
port of the committee on resolutions.
which charged the present national
administration with n violation of the
spirit, if not the letter, of the civil
service rules.
The resolution. rs finally adopted
congratulates the lovers of good gov
efnihent on the failure of the recent
attack in Congress upon the merit
SYSTEM asserts that the convention
has heard. with grave concern, the re.
port that the President Of the United
States intends to withdraw from civil
service rules a large number of posi-
tlons under the government and eN-
presses the belief that such action is
contrary to the interests of the public
service.
The Springfield herald., 1898-12-23
Lamar Rabbit HINT

Lamar, Colo, Dec. 16.-The seventh
annual rabbit hunt. which cIoSod ~
night, has been fully as successful ns
any that preceded it in point of MN
Der Killed. 1t will surpass that of In st
year. ''''
Ihe rabbits are larger and In better
condition than on any similar occn-
sion. Wagons are coming into town
from all directions tonight loaded
with the results of the two days'
chase. No accidents of any kind have
occurred.
All the rabbits shot are being hung
on rack in the center of town. one
hundred hunters from Denver and
Colorado Springs start for home mt z
o'clock in the morning.