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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23

FEDERATION OF wOMAx,s cLrns.
Fourth Biennial Convention I'm ses-
sion at Denver.


Denver, Col, June 1.-THE most noto-
BILE gathering of women ever held in this
country, the fourth biennial convention
of the General Federation of woman's
Clubs, opened to-day in the Broadway
Theater. Two thousand animated women
in up-to-dote clothes, covered with badges.
packed the great auditorium and two ball
comics.
After invocation by Rev. Celia Parker
Wooley of Chicago addresses of welcome
were made by Alva Adams. Governor of
Colorado, T, NJ. McMurray. Mayor of
Denver; Mrs. NJ. D. Thatcher. president of
the Colorado Federation. and Mrs. Sarah
Pratt. president OF the Denver Woman's
Club.
The response by Mrs. Henrotin, the ma
tional president, was wildly received.
Ihose speeches We're followed by num-
Der of important reports
CUB women broke up an important bus
mess session Of the general federation this
afternoon. After wrestling with parlia-
mentary tactics until 4:30 o'clock. the hour
set for a fRe trolley ride, the WORKOUT
delegates boIted in a body Notwithstand-
ing a heavy thunder storm, the women
boarded the cars bound for Witches Gar
dens, where they were rendered reception
by the North Side Womans Club.
Prior to this unexpected procedure, sew
eral important matters were
considered chief of which was
the curtaiment of the power
of delegates, it being decided one delegate
could cast the vote of only one club
The report of the secretary Mrs Philip
Moore of st. Louis, was interesting. The
federation now includes 596 clubs, with a
membership Of 60.O00 and thirty state fed
erdtions made up of 2,l10 clubs, with a
membership of 10000. Taking out dupli-
cate memberships it leaves 100, 1850 women
IN the country pledged to the motto Unity
in Diversity" There is an honorary mem
bership of twenty-one.
1t was also mentioned that the greatest
success of state declarations had been
along the lines of education, travelling IL
braries, art leagues industrial and manual
training for women.
The committee on credentials showed
the registration to be 53l delegates, or %
per cent larger than the last biennial.
Mrs. Frank Trumbull OF Denver, the
treasurer, showed receipts In two years
amounting to Ss6N. with expenses of 81, -
975, leaving a balance of 81, 692
The first disunctively literary programme
was presented this evening In the Broad
way rheater which was packed with an
enthusiastic audience, The theme was
Education"
Among the addresses was one delivered
on Educational Fallacies," by Miss c, S.
Parish of Virginia.
AT the sessions to-day greetings were
read from distinguished women all over
the world.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23
RECRUITS FOR COL. RAY.
Mai. Frost Leaves Charleston with
13 Men.

Charleston 5. C.. June 22.--Maj. Frank
frost who is to serve on Col Rays STAFF.
ielt mere to-day for Macon with FORTY
three men, who are to join the immunes at
.nat pace pi Ihere had been ten other men
ing at the last moment
The company Will be known officially as
Company F. Third United States Volnn-
teer Infantry, but the men call themseIves
Frosts' Rangers g
Company E, United States Infantry. that
iias Deeh stationed on Suliivan's Island for
steamer Pilot Boy for Port ROYAL where
'he command viii be permanently located.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23
NEW RAILROADS OF THE YEAR.

Total of 1902 Miles Built Since
1893 Opened.
New York, June 22.-Estimates brought
together by the Railroad Gazette show
that there has been built in the United
States 1902 miles of new railroad during
the first six months of this year. Alabama
heads the list with 125 miles, then follows
Missouri, "a miles; Louisiana, Is miles
New Mexico, II miles; California and
North Carolina So miles; Texas, So miles;
Georgia, 60 miles, and Oklahoma Terri
tory, u miles.
Three-ffths of the total mileage was
built in the states west of the Mississippi
and all but so miles of this in the southern
half of that section. Some 378 miles were
built in ten states south of the Ohio and
east Of the Mississippi. With the exception
of five miles In Maine, not a mile was
built in the New England states.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23
JUNIOR ORDER OF MECHANICS.
Convention Selects Minneapolis ana
Elects Officers.

Louisville, KY. June 22.-The second day
Of the convention Of the Junior order of
American Mechanics opened at Music hall
this afternoon.
The election was the first business. The
only contest was over the election of a
national vice councillor. Charles Remer
OF Maryland was chosen.
Minneapolis was chosen as the place for
the next meeting. After the election Of
officers the convention adjourned until to-
morrow.
The supreme cOmmandery Of the Junior
order United American Mechanics also
elected officers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23
SESSION OF THE SENATOR'S.
More Speeches on Hawaii-Interna
tionaI Military Carnival.

tiOnaI Military Carnival.
Washington. June 22.-Opponents of the
annexation of Hawaii again occupied the
attention of the Senate to-day. Mr.. White
| Of California resumed his speech begun
! yesterday, but after speaking two hours,
yielded the floor to Mr. Pettigrew of South
Dakota, who discussed the resolutions for
an hour and a half
Mr.. White has not concluded his speech.
Mr.. Pettigrew taking up the argument
| against the resolutions merely to afford
him an opportunity to rest.
The conference report of the Indian ap-
preparation bill was presented to the SEN
ate and read, but no effort was made to
dispose of ii. It was sharply criticised,
however, and the indications are that it's
adoption will be contested because OF the
elimination of the Senate free homestead
amendment, and the acknowledgement OF
right in certain circumstances and condi-
tons of Indians to lease mineral lands
JOINT resolution was passed authoriz-
ing the President of the United States to
invite through the proper channels, the
governments of England, France, Ger
many, Austria Russia, Belgium, Switzer-
land, Mexico and Venezuela to send details
of infantry, artillery and cavalry to this
country TO participate in a military jubi-
lee to be held in Madison Square garden,
New York, by the trustees of the Red
Cross Society of New York. The jubilee
is to be held during the two weeks begin
ming Dec. rs, 1898.
MIR. Davis of Minnesota chairman of the
committee on foreign relations, asked i'm
mediate consideration of the following res
oiution
THAT the Secretary of the Navy is di-
reeted 20 inform the Senate whether Lieut.
Ho5son and those who were captured with
him have been or are confined by the
Spanish authorities within the lines of fire
or under the fire of the United States
fleet, and If so at what place of places they
are or have been so confined; ,
also, to inform the Senate what
efforts have been made 20 effect the ex-
change of such prisoners and with what re-
Suits also to transmit to the Senate cop
les Of the correspondence or report upon
the subjects of this inquiry" The resolu-
ton was agreed to-
At 455 the Senate went into executive
session, and at 5:l5 adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23
NO CLEARANCEs FOR CUBA.
collectors of Customs Ordered to
Refuse to Issue Them.

Washington, June 22.-Acting Secretary
spauiding to-day wired instructions to all
Atlantic coast collectors to refuse clear
ance to any vessel for Cuban or Porto
Rican ports, with provisions or other ma
ierial which can be used in maintaining
war regardless of whether the ports are
or not blockaded, or whether the provis-
Ions etc, 'are contraband or not
Ihis action is taken under the Joint res
oiutlon of April %. the enforcement of
when mas been entrusted by the President
power bestowed by the resolution Is
broader than powers under international
raw as now construed, and its exercise
draws tighter the lines about the Spanish
West Indies, S Sp''iii94i
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23
CABINET HARD TO GET.

signOr FinaIIi Declines to Under
take to Form Ministry.
Rome, June 22.-Signor Gaspare Finaln,
senator and president of the Court of
Counts, who was charged by King Hum
bert with the formation of the cabinet to
succeed the retiring ministry of Marquis
Iii Rudini, has declined to undertake the
task.
It is now asserted that the Marquis Wis
CONT Venosta, minister of foreign affairs
in the retiring cabinet, has been charged
with the duty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23
BOAT RACE NOT ROWED.
weather So stormy That Event Goes
over Until This Noon.

New London, Conn.,, June pa more
unsatisfactory day in the annals of boat
racing on the Thames has never been re-
corded than that which the three univer-
sity crews and the thousands of would-be
spectators experienced to-day.
Three times the referee attempted TO
start the race, and each time the weather
conditions prevented, until at last, Just
before sunset, after the rain had fallen
in torrents all day. Mr.. Meikelman was
obliged TO put it over until tomorrow at
Y 80 o'clock
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23
COL. COOK RETIRED.
Commander of the Firth Infantry
Out of the Army.

Atlanta, Ga, June 22.-Col. Henry C.
Cook, late commander of the Fifth Infan-
Try, u. 8. A., has been retired by the med
ical board before which he recently appear
ed at Tampa.
Col. Cook reached Atlanta tonight and
will leave for his home in Rhode Island in
a few days.
Col. Cook served with distinction through
the civil war and was breveted captain for
gallant and merltorious services in the bat
tie of Atlanta.
He came here from Fort Sheridan, ILL.,
HIS successor has not been named.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23
CHAMBERLAIN TO LEAVE CABINET
viii Become Leader of Dissatisfied
UnionfstS

London, June 22.--It is rumored that To-
seph Chamberlain, Secretary Of State for
the colonies, will shortly resign from the
ministry In order to assume the leadership
Of a large number of Unionlsts in the
House OF Commons, VINO are disconnected
with the Foreign policy Of the government.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23
CLOTHING FIRM FAILS.
Liabilities Put at 100000 and the
Assets at $500, 900

Cleveland, o., June 22.-The immense
clothing establishment of E. R. Hull &
Dutton was placed in the hands of an as
signee to-day.
Mortgages aggregating $4,000 were filed
with the county recorder.
1t is understood that the liabilities of
the firm are about $30O, 600 and the assets
about $500
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23
FIVE DROWNED IN MICHIGAN.
Capsizing of n Boat Costs Young
People Their Lives.

Saginaw, Mich, June 22.-By the can
sizing of boat in which a party of young
people were rowing on Flint river at
Flushing this afternoon. Chauncey Cook.
aged IS; Lula Loup. IA; Odalina Ioup. ia.
and Mildred Packard, aged years. were
all drowned. Arthur Maxwell a voung
man 20 years old, in attempting to rescue
the party. was also drowned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23
DIVISION OF NEGRO IMMUNEs.
senator Foraker Wants six RegI-
mentS Recruited.

washington, June Ex-senator Foraker
mas introduced a bill authorizing the or
ganization of a division IN the volunteer
army 10 consist of oolored immunes. It
provides that the division shall include not
10 exceed six regiments, that the men shall
be recruited from the nation at large and
that the President shall appoint the ne
cessary officers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23
ADHESIVE STAMP sECmoNs.
Government May lie Cause of Dusi-
ness Embarraasmenf

ness OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Washington, June 22.-Every possible eff
fort is being made by the Secretary of the
Treasury to put into operation on July /,
the adhesive stamp tax sections Of the
war revenue act.
1t is not thought possible, however, to
have stamps on sale in all parts of the
country on that date. and IN consequence,
IL is expected that for several days at least
businesses embarrassments will be many
and in some Instances serious.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23
FUSION IN SOUTH DAKOTA.

Three Parties Likely to Unite on
State Ticket.
Aberdeen, S. D.. June Estate conven-
tons of the Populists, Democratic and Sill
yer Republican parties met here to-day.
Platforms we're adopted practically on the
same lines by the three conventions. Con-
ferences Of the different parties failed to
agree on distribution of state offices and
adiournmnt was taken until tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23

Friends of Popular Savannahian at
Work in His Interest.

Friends of Popular Savannahian at
Work in His Interest.
Washington, June 22.-Senators Clay and
Bacon are very much interested in secur-
ing a commission for Dave Barrow of Sa-
vannah, and they have strong hopes of
landing the popular young attorney in a
lieutenancy.
Mr.. D. Barrow, whose friends in Wash
dngton are endeavoring to obtain for him
lieutenants commission in the volun
teer army, is one of Savannah's brightest
young attorneys.
Mr.. Barrow graduated from the State
University in 1894, standing well both in
studies ana military. He then read law
and was admitted to practice in 1895, hav-
ing acted as solicitor general pro tenn. for
the past two years
When the call for volunteers was ISSUED.
Mr.. Barrow, who was a private in Com
pany A of the Guards battalion, was one
OF the very first to express his willingness
10 respond to the call. He left with his
company when it went to Griffin, and has
been with ii ever since, now holding the
position of sergeant
Mr. Barrow's friends here trust that he
Will De rewarded with a commission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23

"A Matter Worth Menhou.-"what's
the matter, Little Dick?7 Say, Mr.. Hig-
by, why don't you bring my sister more
candy an not so many roses? -Chicago
Record,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-23

Representative W. ID. Vincent OF CLAY
Center, Kan. greatly resembles MIR. Sui
Ivan the new United States senator from
Mississippi, and has been the recipient re-
Gently Of many Democratic congratulations
because Of mistaken Identification.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-01
The Eureka County Bank.


The Eureka County Bank has just con
pleted arrangements for tie issuing Of
foreign drafts and money orders, which
will prove Of great benefit 70 our people
wishing 70 make foreign rsmittances.
Drafts or money orders can be purchased
payable In ell the principal cities Of the
world. snd their money order system ID
excellent. particularly for the RENTING Of
money 10 parties residing outside the large
oitiss /; the funds being sent by the banh
direct 10 the locality desired and paid In
the money OF that particular country and
direct 10 the recipient. who 10 thus saved
the trouble and expense Of getting . draft
Dashed.
The bank guarantees the safe payment
and protects customers against loss.
Cashier Smith states that they will guar
ansse the safe remittance and payments Of
their drafts and money orders IN any city
OF the world. From . personal examine
ton Of their system We most certainly rec
ommend 10.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-01
ssewart Coming Home.

DENVER. COL, Dec. 27.-United States
Senator william M. Stewart Of Nevada ar
rived here to-day en- route from Washing
ton TO his home. He will stop al Colorado
Springs for . day or Two and visit W. 8.
Siratton. owner Of the famous Independ-
ence mine Of Cripple Greek. Senator Stew.
art will remain but Q short time In Nevada.
returning at once TO Washington. He
stated this morning that he anticipated q
very warm struggle in the Senate this
Winter over the currency question, and
said that he had no doubt Of the defeat CT
the Gage currency scheme.
81 do not think that there will be any
effort made 70 revise mining laws at the
present session OF Congress. From wba,
1 understand Of the situation the proposed
new law will not be presented TO Congress
until after II has been submitted TO the
Mining Congress ~ Salt Lake. and I do
not think anything will be done there.
The law az IL stands 10 getting 10 be well
understood. and miners are afraid Of Z
change"
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-01
viii Extend His Business.

II. A. McKim has found II necessary TO
sscure larger quarters, owing 70 his In
Dressing trade aud his intention 70 extend
his business. He commences to-day 10
tear out . portion Of the partition separas.
ing the two large stores In that portion Of
the Bartlett block Just north Of his present
location, and will also put In large show
windows on each side Of the main entran-
ces. He proposes to prepare the stores in
6rst.slass shape; Snd ~ the work will be
pushed with vigor, he expects TO have the
building ready for occupancy In . very
short time.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-01

Applicants for teachers certificates will
be examined as 10 their qualifications at
the courthouse Q week from next Monday.
The examining board now consists OF
superintendent Breen, Judge F. q. Hsr-
mon and Principal Of Schools A. L. Dorm
berger. Az the last examination there
we're eight successful applicants ; so far -
we have been able to learn. but two have
signiAed their intention 10 take the ex.
animation at the coming session Of the
board, both young ladies Of orr county.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-01
AIIen-CaSe.

Albert Allen and Miss Julia Case were
married last Monday evening by Rev. E.
T. Iogle Of the Presbyterian Church. The
wedding took place ct the home Of the
brides mother. Mrs. A. Louoks. at Devils
Gate. A number OF guests from Eureki
attended. and . pleasant dance followed
the ceremony. The groom has charge Of
Sam wheelsr's sheep, which are Winter
ing near Fish Greek. The couple will
make their home for shs present 81 N.
Dougherty's.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-01

The SENTINEL took occasion 10 note The
devilishness Of some Of Eureka's young
rascsls several months ago In the Opera
House after the close Of an entertainment.
Public affairs seem to be the peculiar field
Of these hoodlums; hardly anything comes
of that lie mot followed by 9 series Of the
irritating prsnks Of some Of our youngsters
which completely lack the element Of mere
boyish fun. and are becoming malicious
and contemplate in the extreme. After
the Episcopal exercises 81 the Masonic and
Odd Fellows Hall Wednesday night some
Of the rufians broke . number Of the win
dows In the Hall, demolished several
chairs and committed other malicious nui-
sances. There has been considerable com.
plant about this young gang Of scalawags,
and the officers are making every effort TO
find out their names, and II found they
will be punished 70 the full extent Of the
law,
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-01

On Tuesday. Dec. 2sth. Peter French
was shot aud instantly killed at the Sod
House. north Of winnemuooa. BY . mar
named Oliver. The killing 10 reported "
have been . cold blooded murder. French
was shot In the back OF the head, the bull
let coming ont between ths eyes. Trouble
over land matters 10 presumed TO have
been the cause. French was the largest
cattle wns In Oregon. and was we'll
known throughout Idaho. Montana and
Nevada.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-01

Mining and Scientific Press, Dec as:
The Secretary Of the Richmond Con.
mine al Eureka, says during 's7 work at
the mine has been carried on only BY
tributers. and that during the year 1922
tons OF ore have been raised. containing
1874 ounces Of gold. 1885 ounos Of silver
and I61 .ons Of lead. These were sold Of
Salt Lake City for about s25. 900. The
Richmond establishment for smelling and
refining has cost the company nearly
$500, 900.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-01
Returned 60 Nevada.

DeLamar Lode. Dec. 81: Mr.. and Mrs.
Jerry Ahearn and family returned from
Roslsnd. British Columbia. Saturday
evening. whore they have been for less
than q year. They did not become so
fascinated with the northern country but
they concluded they SILL liked old Nevada
better and returned TO again take mp
their residence here.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-01
A Dead Easy came.

An innocent. unsophisticsted looking
ranch hand, logged out in overalls,
jumper. SLOUGH has and with face unshav-
en-, has been doing our local sports up
most beautifully. When he timidly
smbled in and shyly took . seat at sundry
little poker tables around town, the boys
felt they had q dead easy thing, but when
Mr.. Innocent in o~veralls left town We'd
nesday morning his pockets were lined
with sbou, all the money the boys had
been able TO scrsps together during the
past week or ten days.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-01
Denies the purchase.

A correspondent Of the Austin Rsveille.
writing from Cortez. says: An article
originating In the Scientific Press, 70 the
effect that Simeon Wenban had purchased
. gold mine 10 Montana, 10 not authentic,
o. Mr.. vi ban dshiss ~
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-01
Episcopal Christmas Exercises.

The children Of st. James Episcopal
Sunday school had their usual
Christmas exercises ct the Masonic and
Odd Fellows hall Wednesday evening. An
excellent programme was rendered BY the
children. consisting Of songs and reeits-
tions. and several Of our local talent added
greatly 10 she pleasure Of the entertain
ment with musical numbers on violin.
banjo. mandolin and piano, and . number
Of very pretty vocal seleosions. A unique
feature enjoyed by the children was the
g~rsmsphone, loaned by the Brown Hotel.
The affair wound mp with a dance and
supper, both Of which we're thoroughly
enjoyed by old and young until . late
hour.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-01
Election Of omcers, A. .. o. ".

Al the regular meeting Of the Ancient
Order Of United Workmen Thursday night
ths following officers were elected TO serve
for the ensuing term, 1898 W. z. Taylor.
Master Workman; Sam Raphel. Foreman;
Ed Mulcoy. Overseer; I. O. O. Whitmore.
Recorder; J. w. Lambert, Finsncier; A.
Hintzs, Receiver; G. A. Fletcher and J. @.
Powell, Trustees.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-01

Under "Nsw To-Day" II will be seen
that John and Mike Donnslly have gone
into the business Of buying and selling
horses. They now have about one
thousand head for sale. some Of which are
broken 70 ride. drive or work. Their
headquarters At present will be o. the
Warm Springs Ranch In Newark Valley.
where parties Interested may secure bar
gains In horse trades.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-01

Ruby Hill school Roll OF Honor,
Following 10 the roll Of honor OF the
Ruby Hill school for the month ending
December "a, 1897:
Grammar department - Janet No
Naughton, Edward Rodgers.
vfersa peaxlEnssn, Tsastss.