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The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1898-12-07
Early Attempts to T>,:sc.. the Pole,

At the ciGsa | sni!t||o ages,
when tie cstt1a:l :: izao>vl~'lge
Of the earth y $ &!,, 3;Ha1ice and
the uut$E in the. !s' south
aed men l:io the. al. :, I.;e They
sought to reach ll->'ja l>y the short
est possible routes, where they
would not meet 1ivals; and enemies.
This was the object OF Magellan s
circtnnnawigation. The "rCeteruln
Censeo' OF Jan es Lanu~::ter assel t.
ed that the way to India was north.
around America. India was the OBJ
ject Of the polar navieators Cabot
in the fifteenth, Froi,i. her and Da-
Wis in the sixteenth and Hudson and
B;tfi.n in the seventeenth injuries,
to name only few Of the most ia
nous. It is astonishing what these
daring British and Dutch sailors
rislzed, suffered and gained.
They did not, indeed, reach India,
but we all know OF Hudson bay, Da~
Wis strait and Lancaster sound. As
we owe to the men OF the stone age,
who lived before all history, one of
the mcst Important possessions Of
snan, the great paths they marked
out upon the earth across streams,
over mountains and through wilder
ness and plain, which are still the
routes OF today's highways, SO these
Older arctic naviat;tors mapped out
the courses Of their SUCCESSORS. -
George Gerland IL Popular Science
Monthly.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1898-12-07
Contest Notice.
Land Office 1T Missoull, Montana,1


November, 1898.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed u this Office BY 7. =. Sta fan, contestant,
against Homestead Entry No. 42S, made May
20, 1882, for the south east quarter Of Section
2 Township north, Range p west, by James
James Fraser did not III his life time oyer cs-.
tabliSil residence On said land nor: did he
improve the same. That said cntfymn!n was
an unmarric man md that he died in tile
city Of Missoulu IL the spring Of 1857, about
Is months ago. That his heirs have failed TO
live on, cultivate or Improve said land and
that the same rcmained in its. NATURAL state.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear
respond and otIeT, eYldence touching sid al
lsjs before L. J. Norris a Unitcd States Com
missioner at ilamilton Montana,, and that
final hearing will )c held ut 10 o'clock H. M
on December %, 1s9S, before the Register and
Receiver Of the United States Land Office III
Missouln, Montana,
The said contestant having, in Il proper at
fidavit. filed November =, 1898. set forth facts
which show that Itcr due diligence, persona |
service Of this notice cannot DC made. 1t is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
ELMER Z. HERSHEY, Register,
WM. G. RANFT, Receiver.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1898-12-07
Notice for Puhlic;, ten.

Hand Office ut Missoula, Montana
October 20 1898
Notice is hereby =iycn that the following
named sptllrr has iilcd notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before Allen
b. Sluppec, Clerk Of the District Court, 1T
Stcvensyille. Montana, on December 9, 1885,
viz:
PRESTON n. BOWMAN,
who made Dcclaratory Statement No. 700, for
the south hal t OF the north east quarter and
the north half,o the soutl, east quarter Of
Scction,, Township 9 north, Range 10 west.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
Of said land. viz:
Jerry Ecridgc, Allen Fo~kner, John r.
Irvine, Robert II. Irvine, all Of Stcvensvillc,
Montana
ELMER T.. HERSHEY, Register.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1898-12-07

Ex-senator Gibson Of Maryland is
from the 'eastern slc'," the gar
den spot OF earth, according to the
belief of some, but unhappily this
belief is not shared by all who live
or have lived there, as the follow
ing story, which Senator Gibson
smilingly listened to the other even
ing, is good evidence. An old man
was sworn in court as a witness.
'.I1ow old are you?" asked the coun-
sci. Fifteen, sir, - responded the
witness ':Fifteen?'' queried the
counsel incredulously. 81 protest,
your honor This witness must be
simple. He looks CO." "How old
are you, sir2" asked the judge
sternly. I'm .G5, yer honor" an
.swered the man humbly, "but
never counts the so years I lived
over on the eastern .sho New
York Tribune.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1898-12-07
.EiliNaon in Commission.

New York, Dec. 1.-The cruiser
Chicago, reconstructed and capable
oflmuch greater speed than when she
was taken out of commission two
wears ago, was placed in commission
at the navy yard today.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1898-12-07

Cure that Cough with Shilohs
Cure, The best Cough Cure. Re-
lieves Group promptly. One million
bottles sold last year. 40 doses fer
25 cents. Sold by all druggists.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1898-12-07

When you ask for De Wits Witch
Hazel Salvc don't accept d counterfeit
or imitation Thcr" are more cases
of Piles being cured by this. than all
others combined. J. D. MiScr.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1898-12-07
Constipation vents

Constipation prevents the body
from ridding itself OF waste matter.
De Wits Little Early RiscrS will
remove the trouble and cure Sick
Headache, HiliousncsS, Inactive Liver
and clear the Complexion. Small.
sugar coated, don't grippe or cause
nausea. j. y. Miscr,
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1898-12-07
Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Missouln, Montana

Land Office at Missoula, Montuna.|
October 81, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to MA kc final proof in support, OF his claim,
r. ShupDet, Clerk OF the District Court, ut
Stevcnsyillc, Montana, on December 9, 1893,
viz:
GEORGE NJ. CUACE,
who made Dcclaratory Statement No. 1b3, for
the south half Of the south cast quarter OF
Section 3D. Township 80 north, range 10 west
and the north half Of the north east quarter
Of Section q Township north, Range 10 west.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tOn Of said land viz:
jerry Eldridgc ALLEN Forincr, John Il.
Irvine, Robert II. Irvine, all OF Stcvcnsvilc,
Montana.
EJ,NITR r. HERSHEY REGISTER
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1898-12-07

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic lOc or PC.
1t G. c. c. fail to cure, druggists refund mouey.
The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1898-12-07
BY His Hair,

by His Hair.
Fuzzy had what might be called
"a hairbreadth escape
"Why9"
"Tle girl wouldn't marry him
because he was redheaded. ''-Phil-
adelphsa North American.
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All Postmasters and News Agents are au-
to receive subscriptions.
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Get the Chicago Inter Ocean with
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15

PROPOSALS for Water and Sewer Sys-
tem.-UuiteG States Irda Service. Chsy-
enne ana ArapaROe Agency. Darlington.
Oklahoma. August ). ISaS
Sealed proposals, indorSed: Proposal
for Water and Sewer System" snd ad-
dressed 10 the undersigned al Darlington
Q. T. viii be received ~ this Agency
until one O'clock p. II. OF Monday, Sep
TENDER - 1888. for furnishing the
necessary materials and labor required 10
construct and complete = water and sewer
system for -he Cantonmeut school. al the
Cantonme1t Sub-Agency. .. T. n strict
accordance with plans and specifications
which may be examined at this Agency,
the Offices 81 the Journal Of Kansas
City. No the Eagle. Of Wichita. Kan
sas, and the "El Reno Evening star Of
FL Reno. .. T. and a. the Indian once,
Washington. .. &. For further inforTla-
ton apply 10 Major 4. E. Woodsoa.
Acting I. 8 Indian Agent SALT
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15

And winner Of all contests, is without a
rival for
Simplicity, accuracy. quickness, dur
ability, convenience. range of styles
and fashion. Perfectness of ft On
every form without change or altera-
ton.
The Standard is the latest improved
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world. and embodies all OF the very best
principles known TO the Dress Cutting art
Ladies interested are invited TO visit
our Academy at 125 North Market street
and examine the System and see the work
being done by our pupils We especially
invite you to make our Parlors your head
quarters during the State Fair.
ACADEMY 135 n. MARKET STREET.
WICHITA KAN
Mrs. Maud Pyle. Miss Emma Sanderson,
Managers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15

100 doors. 26x6-s, 1x1.6, 4 panel.
100 windows. 1Oxl2. light
STAR A. STAR SHINGLES.
237 500 shingles.
Nails. assorted. $3.50 pounds.
leo locks. door.
200 butts. door.
Bidders will state clearly in their bids
the proposed price OF each article
All articles delivered under contract viii
be subject TO rigid Inspection.
The right IS reserved to reject any or all
bids or any part OF any bid. Il deemed
for the best interests Of the service.
CERTIFIED CHECKS.
Each bid must be accompanied by
certified check or draft upon some United
States depository or solvent national bank
IL the vicinity Of the residence OF the bid
der. made payable To the order OF the
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs for at
least five per cent Of the amount Of the
proposal, which check or draft viii be
forfeited C. the United States IN case any
bidder or bidders receiving an award shall
fail 20 promptly execute contract with
good and sufficient SuretieS. otherwise TO
be returned 10 the bidder
Bids accompanied by cash IN lieu of a
certified check VIII not be cons dsred.
For further information Apply 10 Wm-
T Walker. L. :. Indian Agent
eS-2w
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR LUMBER-U. S. In
dian Service, Kiowa Agency, Anadarko,
o. T. Sept. g. 1898.
Sealed proposals, endorsed: Proposal
for Lumber, &C." and addressed to the
undersigned at Anadarko. o. T., will be
received at this Agency until one O'Clock
p. m, Monday, October g. A D, 1898,
for furnishing and delivering at this
Agency about 253,0o0 feet Of assorted lum-
Der, 237, 600 shingles, and doors, windows,
&C. as follows:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15

FOR SALE-By Anchor Trust Co. AS N
Main. / cottages on instanments x
desired. Prices. $50 10 Sl.593. according
10 location s-tu-thu-sun-lf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15
FOR SALE-HOUSES

FOX SALE-HOLSES
FOR SALE-Fine S-Toom residence and
barn. corner fronts south and east On
North Topeka. 50 feet. Price. $ 80.
Easy terms. Reese s. Co. IL Z First
street. Idsl-3t-Su-tu-tau
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15

NANTED-YoUr real estate to sell m
proved or vacant lots. Have names OF
over so buyers on our books, Dean Cor
don. gf-l1t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15

A man wile vii 30 q block out y ais wSs
. shake hands with everybody be sees :
n better friend than some who hardly tzks
TINE 70 seal w ashinzton DeinocCat
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15

LESAIEN WANTED-To handle oils
and gTeases. also black paint for iron.
wood, or tin. Large commissions pad.
Address TimminS Oil * Grease Co,
Cleveland, .. Slit
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15

v ANTED-Homes where young men or
women can work FOR their board while
attending school, rooms furnished or
unfurnished for light Housekeeping. fam
lily boarding for students }. NJ. MAYOR.
Principal Lewis Academy. A5-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15

FOR SALE-A stock OF groceries IN Pom
ca City, Kay county. Oklahoma, paying
well; terms. spot cash. Address lock
box 81 tninety-one), P0nca City. Okla.
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gh aa1hia Daily gaele Thursday gorine


FOR SALE-To move, large frame store
building, 6ox1oo feet. Call on C. L Da-
wilson. a. Kansas National Bank. l0l
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15
BUSINESS OPPORTTTNTTTFS-

WANTED-An all-round dry goods sales
man-one speaking German preferred.
Address Box 49, FL Reno. O. T. g9-6t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15

UNLIMITED FUNDS to loan on choice
farm property in Kansas and Oklahoma.
40l40S-4OO Sedgwick block Whine &
Whine. 104-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15

FOR SAIE-Do you want to buy a half
interest in q good established business?
We've got il, and can sell II TO YOU
right. Il is paying now. and can be made
TO pay 200 per year net to each part
ner. takes 81 go cash; want TO be shown?
All right. come in and see US, and well
show you; young man preferred. Smith
& Dorsey. 120 +. Douglas ave. S6-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15

MALE HELP WANTED-One or two re-
liable statesmen to represent an old es-
tablished firm manufacturing a profita-
BILE and salable line Of staple products.
References required. Address Manufac-
turer, Commercial Building, Cleveland,
Ohio. 9-l3-6t
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STRAYED.
TAKEN UP.
LOST.
FINANCIAL.

MONEY TO LOAN-We have money to
loan on Wichita property, or good farms
Rates reasonable. Smith & Dorsey, 12O
East Douglas. 22-tf
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SITUATION WANTED-MALE.

--~-O-~-O-O~O~-O~0-0-O-~~
WANTED-A gentleman of eight years
experience as school supt. would Ike to
secure a school. Address "Supt" Eagle
office. 102-3tX
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MAZE HELP WANrED-Actlve men

MALE HELP WANTED-Active men
everywhere anxious to earn from 500 To
SO weekly, TO take orders for Cuba ard
the War with Spain" 300 pages; loo war
illustrations; retail $50. Only reIog-
nzed Official Book No capita. nor ex-
perience necessary. Impossible 10 earn
less than s. daily. Book outfit includ-
ing Map of the World, 30Xi0 Cream of
the American Navy" picture in colors
feet long, and full Instructions, free on
application. Address Globe Bible Pun
fishing Co., 723 Chestnut ST., Phi'adel-
phia, Pa. IU2-3J
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statesmen WANTED.

-OO-O~~-@-0~-~~~~~0-~~~~~
eALESMEN WANTED-To sell our
choice Nursery stock. A printed guar
antee given with every order that the
stock will be first-class and true to
label. Good salaries paid. Write for
terms TO A. c. Griesa x Bro, Lawrence,
Kan. 70-S2tx-sun-tu-thu
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81 SlNESS OPFORIJ MITES.
N~-~-~~-~0--O--~~0~-~N~0~-~
WANTED-Partner IN nrst-class traired
dog and pcav snow. Address Prof.
Richards. general delivery, city.
ls'-2rN
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-15

FOR SALE-A property that cost $500
for $3.50; blocks north Douglas, one-haif
mile east of Main. Come quick IL you
want a snap. Hartford Investment Co..
lis z. First. l01-6t
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FOR SALE-Residence, close in. IA rooms.
all modern conveniences, barn, 50 feet
terms Reese & Co., III E. First street
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FOR TRADE.

FOR SALE-Well improved farm; best
quarter section in Sedgwick county, just
out of Valley Center. Price, s.. 800. Reese
& Co., liz Z. First street
l00-3t-sun-tu-thu
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| FOR SALE--A few choice improved farms
| at a bargain. Easy terms. 40li03- 40S
Sedgwick block Whine & Whine. s2-tf
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Official Cardenas Report,
S ccial Dispatch to THE Sun.

S ccial Dispatch to TnE Sun.
WASHINGTON. May 2.-Commodore
Remey sends from Key West to Secrc-
tary Long the following dispatch:
"kEy WEST. May 2.-Secretary Of the
Navy: In action in Cardenas harbor
yesterday between Spanish gunboats and
shore batteries and the blockading YES
ses, the following named men were
killed on the torpedo boat WinsIow:
"Wmth Bagley, ensign, I. S. n; John
Narveres, oiler; J. nenice, fireman, first
class; and Elijah B. Tunnel, cabin cook
George b. Meek, fireman. frst-class.
'The wounded are: J. p. Bernadon,
lieutenant, commanding Winsl.w W
liam Patterson, seriously but not fatally
Daniel W. Mckeown. quartermaster
first class, slightly hurt.
'Dcad and wounded arrived on l.. $.
5. Hudson this morning. Dead will b,
buried today.
Signed "REMEY."
The vessels bIockading rardenas were
the gunboat Macl,aS. torpedo-boats
Foote and WinsIow, and revenue cutter
Hudson.
Secretary Long promptly wired tc
Commndore Relncy at Key West for de-
tai : of the affair.
Litter the Secretary received this from
Commodore Remev:
"Winslow badly damaged. Will b,
sent here as soon az temporary repair,
can be made
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Anarchy in the Philippines
Spccial Dispatch to THE Sun.

Special Dispatch to THE Sun
HoNG KONG, May l2.-The British
gunboat Linnet brings from Manila news
confirming reports that the insurgents
on the PhiIippin" Islands are uncon-
trolable.
The officers OF the Linnet added that
even if Spanish rule is abolished, it will
require il large force, with special train
ing, to restore order in the interior. In
the mcantin e, the SpaniardS in Manila
r.fuse to submit, and Admiral Dewey is
unwilling to lombard the town. He
hopes to starve the place into submits
sion, but the Spaniards are confident of
being able to hold out. They allegc that
they have ample supplies for %, 200 rcgu-
lar troops and thousands of volunteers
beyond the range Of the United States
warships, and they are defying the
Americans in the hope of European in
tervention.
Two German warships, one French
warship and a warship Of Japan are now
at Manila. Russian vessel is expected
there shortly.
A strong anti-British feeling exists
among the populace at Manila. and the
people are desperate and starving.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
100 Envelopes.

Good No. 6 white envelopes
with your name, business and
address printed on and sent post.
paid for SOC. rs for 1oc; 500 for
S1.2S. Good stock and good
work guaranteed. Size ,33sx
6 in.
100 good MANILA envelopes
for Esd; so, 15c; 26, &c.
100 Letter heads, 5H xSH in.
with your business printed for
for 45c; $50 for $1.oo; 500 for
S1.75. Sent postpaid to your
ADDRESS. &c stamps taken for
amounts under 1oc; above the
amount send money order in
coin. Address
JOHN w. HAM,
WAunet, Chase Co., Neb.
Editor and Proprietor of The
Wauneta, Neb. Breeze. Esta
blished i'll 1887 by its presen,
owner.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
LOCAL DOTS.

Miss Eva NJ. Heck, the contralto of st.
Andrews choir, has accepted a position
in Philadelphia at the Trinity Reformed
Church on Oxford street. She will sing
there on Sunday next.
An entertainment will be given by the
LOYAL Temperance I e zion, Company J, in
the Riddle Memorial Chapel, on Friday
evening, May 18th, at O'clock. Music
will be furnished by the Tankopanikum
Musical Club Refreshments served.
Colonel Cody Anfenger left the city YES
terday for Chickamauga Park.
W. A. Holt spent yesterday at Middle
town.
Harry Jester is the guest of relatives
at Ellendale, Del.
|. n. Barto, of the Western Union Of.
flee Philadelphia, was Il Wilmington
visitor yesterday.
Clarke Churchman has returned from
a visit OF several days to friends at Dover.
Miss p. A Newlin Is the guest OF reIa-
tives at Doe Run.
Mrs. Charles II. Brown, of this city, is
spending some time at Drondale Farm.
Thomas Simpson, of Camden, was Il
Wilmington visitor on Wednesday.
Miss Annie Smith of this city, spent
Wednesday in New Castle.
Sergeant Glenn took thirteen recruits
from this city to Camp Tunnel Yesterday
The Standard Ooi tanker, Maverick,
will leave the shipyard of the Harlan 4
HolingSworth Company on Tuesday.
The Philadelphia and Reading Trans
portatlon Conpany's tug Gettysburg will
be given trial trip on Saturday.
Loyal Temperance Legion Co. |, will
give an entertainment tonight in Riddle
Memorial Chapel.
Walter D. Wells, cornetist, has been
elected leader and manager for Hyatt $
Military Band.
Mrs. T. L. Layton, Of this city. is en-
tertainlDg her brother Rev. Thomas C..
Downs, of Augusta, Kan.
Members of the Grand Army of the
Republic will visit Camp Tunnel on
Sunday.
. +. F. Hanna severely sprained his
ankle by fall from his bicycle on We'd
nesday evening.
Mrs. NJ. {. Blanchard and Miss
Blanchard, of BrdgeviIe, have been
visiting friends in tins city.
! Major-General Topham, of this city,
spent Wednesday morning in New
Castle.
Henry Whteman attended straw
berry tea on Wednesday evening given
by members of st. James Church,
at the home Of Richard Piling, at kia-
mensi.
James b. Green, former owner OF
Saladin, and family have removed to
llolmesburg, Pa.
A number of children and grown per.
sons will be confirmed in st. Anne
Church on Sunday evening at 73(
O'Clock. Special services will be held
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
asst Sales, P. 0. Box 1892, Philadelphia, Pa

AGENTS-Just out, little
BLACK tumbling acrobatic bug;
the mystery of mysteries; most
sensational and fast selling nov
city On the market; to show ona
sells a dozen; sample and cate
logue, &c. Heustis Novelty Co.,
90 Laidlaw ave-, JerseyCity. NJ.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Governing the Philippines

Special Dispatch to THE Sun.
WASHINGTON, May l2.-Orders have
been issued for Ma]or-General Wesley
Merritt, now commanding the Depart
ment OF the East at New York, to pro-
coed to Manila with the least possible
delay for the purpose of assuming tie
office of Military Governor OF the Philip
pines
The United States will establish u
temporary government over the islands.
Similar orders to proceed to the Philip
pines were sent to Major-General +. $.
Otis, commanding the Department of Il e
Colorado, at Denver, who has just re-
Gently been released from duty as Presi-
dent of the court martial which tried
Captain O. M. Carter, of the Engine, r
Corps. The orders to General Otis direct
him to report to General Merritt for duty
under his direction in the Philippine
Islands. General Otis will be second in
command and will act as Military Gov
ernor Of the islands in case Of the alb
sence or disability of General Merritt.
Orders were also issued for the olgani-
cation OF an army corps of about $1,000
men for immediate duty in the Philip
pine Islands. This corps will be made
up of regular and volunteer organiza-
tions stationed on the Pacific Coast and
in the far Western States.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Permission Granted,

Yesterday morning Chancellor Nichol-
son granted permission to the Security
Trust and Safe Deposit Company to sell
certain securities held in trust bv it.
Austin Harrington and William S.
Hilles, trustees, made return of the sale
OF the Churchman estate, which was con-
firmn1
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Colonial DANES Election.

A meeting OF the Colonial Danes was
held yesterday morning at the home Of
Mrs. c. G. Rumford, at Fourteenth and
Market streets. The following were
elected as managers: Mrs. John Fl. Rod.
ney, Miss Anna Stockwood, Mrs. William
I. Johnston, Miss Alice +, johnson, Mrs.
Elizabeth dupont, Mrs. William Lea and
Mrs. James Pennewill.
The election of officers resulted as fol
lows: President, Mrs. John H. Rodney;
first vice-president, Mrs. William T..
Johnston second vice-president, Mrs.
Charles f. Mcllvaine.
A luncheon followed the election.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-13
Coming Bicycle Races.

The Wilmington Bicycle Club will
begin its series Of races for the season,
Eext Saturday. Some of the fastest
wheelmen OF this city and vicinity will
enter these contests. Gillen is scratch
man. This club also has Spanard on
its roll list, who promises to make a
great rider.