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The herald., 1898-08-19

tricts, the members Of the Board OF Euuali-
zation in tho First. Second. Third and
Fourth districts.
AS to Congressional districts, said COM
mittees respectfully recommend that the
Peoples party be conceded the nominee for
Congress In the First. Sixth and Seventh
districts, and that the Democratic party be
conceded the nominees in the Second,
Third, Fourth and Fifth districts.
We further earnestly recommend that a
union Of said forces be made wherever pos
sible in the various portions of the State
on candidates for the Legislature. county
and local offices.
The Democratic State Convention is
hereby notified that the Silver Republican
party and the Peoples party have, In pur-
suance of the agreement heretofore en-
tered into, accepted and ratified the fore
going. basis of union and have nominate
candidates for the respective offices con-
coded to such parties.
On receiving notice of the ratification Of
this agreement. the Silver Republican
party and the Peoples party, through their
are prepared to make all final arrange
ments for carrying into full effect the fore
going agreement
The respective committees to this agree
ment, in view Of the combination of all
corporate influences inimical to the gen.
eral welfare under the protecting auspices
of the Republican party, and In view OF the
fact that the silver and reform forces Of
the country agree on the paramount pol.t-
ical issues OF the day, the success and APP
plication Of which in the government Of the
State and nation is dearer to patriots than
victory under any party name, hereby ap-
peal to this convention and to all citizens
to endeavor, not only to effect said union
but to make 1t successful at the polls, to
the end that in the coming contest in 1900,
under the banner Of Bryan and silver, as
now under the banner of Mcguire and re-
form, we will all be found fighting shoulder
to shoulder In common cause for the up
lifting Of the masses to their rightful place
In government.
Adopted by Acclamation
Some one moved that the report be
adopted and the motion was put at once
and carried by reclamation. There were
a score or more Of negative votes, but they
were too feeble to cut any figure in the I'M
deniable strong party feeling in favor of
fusion.
State Printer
John J. Curry of San Francisco, R. Y.
Mcbride of Los Angeles G. I. Woodman of
Sacramento and w. B. Benoist of Mont
Grey were placed In nomination for state
printer. Woodman received the nomina-
ton, the vote standing: Woodman, AS;
Mcbride. S17; Benoist. 81; Curry. 1e.
Secretary of State
R. H. Thompson of San Francisco was
camation.
At midnight the state convention ad-
journed sine die.
District Conventions
The Third railroad district convention
nominated J. l.. Dryden Of San Diego sor
railroad commissioner.
The Second railroad district nominated
w. M. Hinton for the unexpired term and
adjourned to meet at the California hotel,
San Francisco, at Up. m. on Saturday.
The fourth equalization district conven-
ton nominated Thomas o. Toland of Ven
tura for member of the equalization board.
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She Needed Hav

Deputy Constable .Mugnemi arrested .
woman named Mrs. Minor yesterday on a
warrant charging her with petty larceny.
The woman resides at s42 East Forty-fifth
street, which is to the south OF the. city.
Louis Whisky charges her with stealing
way from his place.
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NO COURT NEEDED
To Investigate Supplies Of Medicine at
Santiago

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1s.-1n reference
to a report that Surgeon General Sternberg
had asked the secretary Of war for a court
of inquiry, he states that on August last,
in a letter to the secretary of war, the sur
geon general made full explanation of
The herald., 1898-08-19
In Hard Luck

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 1S.-Fredericls
Primrose, at one time we'll known min
strel, was arrested today on a charge OF
stealing some clothing from Chinese. He
claims to be brother Of the well known
minstrel, George Primrose.
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viously divided its votes among all the can
didates, but on the third ballot cast i4s for
Coffey. Therupon loud roar swept from
the environing seats. The interior dele
gates jumped up, waved the.r hats and
canes and shouted for recognition. Nearly
every delegation desired to cnange its vote
either to Hughes, Conley or Seawell. Chair
man Cassin raped his gavei vigorously,
and for half an hour struggled In vain to
bring the convention to order Judge Boone
Of San Diego withdrew Hughes, waereupon
the excitement beca e more intense and
pandemonium reigned for another half
hour. Finally quiet was restored and a
new roll call ordered. 1t resulted IN s47
votes for Judge Corey ana 500 or Judge
Conley. Every time delegation cast lis
vote for Conley the country delegates
cheered.
Conley Nominated
The country rallied behind Conley Of Ma
dera. Judge Coffey's support Incl, eed 25
votes from Alameda, 81 from Los angeles
and las from San Francisco. 81 cral ento
gave him of her 16 votes. and Butte, Lake,
Napa. Nevada, Orange and San Mateo
voted solidly for him. Solano gave him 10
out of II, Contra Costa out e ., Placer Z
out Of 10, all the rest Of the votes being cast
for Conley, who, on motion of a San Fran
cisco delegate, was declared he unanimous
choice of the convention. Judge ConIey,
on ascending to the stage, .celved IN ova-
tion.
He said he hoped that IN two wears fre IN
now the gentlemen from sah Francisco
would have as high regard for him ss they
now had for that pure, able and upright
jurist, Judge Coffey.
The convention at,7:3o D. m. took a recess
till $3.50.
The Evening Session
At the evening session the nominating
speeches were restricted to three minutes
and seconding speeches barred. FOR state
treasurer Charles Edelman Of Orange and
Will 8. Green of Cousa were placed in NOM
ination. Green received 40 snd Ede;u an
$40 votes. Green's nomination was made
unanimous.
Attorney General
For attorney genera! .eorge 3. Cole Of
San Bernarddno and II. p Andrews of
Red Bluff were placid IN nomination. An
drews received 497 AMI Cole ISL votes and
Andrews was declared the nominee.
Surveyor General
George II. Rogers of Napa and Irving NJ.
Mulholland of Inyo were placed in nominal
ton for surveyor general. Murhorland
was chosen, he receiving SOB and Rogers us
votes.
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n. 1ss !: s,.!.s.s!.s. -
ueu. 1heIe ~ Gn
reesors ~ <Uz| a.
ute to make hin d.
AGATE. He lead :
Wsedentsryt Mfa.
He doesn't tako
sufficient exer-
else. Just the easno
he 10 Q hardwood ding
man. He takes tbo
much trouble about
other peoples troub-
les to trouble much
about his ow1. He
thinkA too much
about other SICK peo-
pie to 1ook 61ter his
own. health Me re-
suit 10 that the hard
working clefYylaaa
becomes 3 send In
valid ear1v In In
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ANOTHER NOMINATION.
Will Follow Candidate Maguiress Visit
to Los Angeles -. $3.50

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 1S.-(Special to The
Herald) James G. Mcguire, Democratic
candidate for governor Of California, has
been invited by the Silver Republicans to
attend their state convention to be held at
Los Angeles August 81. and has accepted
the invitation. q" raer-'' r"'f'
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Without an equal for constipation and
biliousness - DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
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"s aihohuiHeHts 10 tne PLATFORM were
adopted:
Our Navy
We appreciate not only the splendid
achievements Of our naval heroes and also
rejoice in the magnificent work accom-
plisted by American labor and skill In the
construction Of our ships Of war and their
armament. We are particularly gratifled
at the perfection manifested in the Oregon
Olympia and like vessels buff In Califor-
MIA waters, and insist that further similar
work shall be done here. The necessities
OF our growing Importance, the extension
of our foreign trade and the interests Of
our country and citizens abroad demand
such navy as shall under aggression from
foreign shores prove absolutely futile. II
is the duty Of congress to make corre-
spending appropriations and to give us
navy capable Of enforcing our rights wher-
ever questioned.
Although the tax levies Of the last three
years Of HIS administration aggregated
over N300.000 under the pledges Of the ad-
ministration upon which he was elected.
and the rate Of taxation for 1895 was the
lowest in the history Of the state, and the
rates for 1897 and 1898 would have been
stiH lower had not the assessed valuation
OF property in the state been decreased.
State Central Committee
During the day the following state CEN
tral committeeman were selected:
John =. Gaffey and Grant Sargent, ut
large from Assembly district "a.
e DR.. R. w. Hill 70. Jos simons II, Geo. 8.
Patton .. D.. Trask u. Martin G. Marsh.
Call for Nominations
II was announced that tho committe on
Slstform. which had been up all night and
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BRIGHTWOOD.

Mr.. W. L. Burroughs is erecting a house on
Des Moines street between 9Th and 18th streets
for Mr.. Htllcr II. Croft. II will probably he com
rfetcc by May y. Mr.. G. w. Cooksy is the owner
and builder of the house under process Of con
strucfion Brandywine street.
The work on the Flint street granolithc side
walk was begun Tuesday morning but il will
orly be finished far west as the residence If
Mr.. j. w. keene. the ground beyond that
point has not yet had time become sufficient ly
81 lid.
Mr.. w. r. vanhorn is having painted his house
on Flint street. recently purchased from Mr..
jefferson Middleton.
Mr.. VIM. Reynolds is making connection with
the new Flint street sewer for the of houses
OF that street. between 9th street and Bright
wood avenue.
The Brightwood IDEA Min Club is rehears NJ
several comedies. which are to he produced OF,
the occasion of the fourth entertainment OF the
cub.
Tuesday evening a rather meager audience WAS
present at the entertainment held under the
direction of the Takcma Park Musical Club Tac
program consisted of solos. both vocal and in
strumental. and Rotations and lasted but a
The young Of Conductor Shaw of the
Brghtwood road is suffering from attack Of
dphtheria.
Mr.. James G. Keene is organizing n company
OF volunteers for war service.
A sociable given the home Of Master
Ben. Detwiler, Des Moines street, Tuesday
evening, by the Junior Society Of Christian Eii
deavorers The amusements for the evening were
arranged by the social committee consisting II
Miss Mabel Sands chairman: Miss Marguerite
Cock, Miss May Bird. Master Ray Keene. Miss
Effe Reynolds and Master Ben. D.tweiler. Re-
Treatments were served at the conclusion of the
program.
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T!AlNOMA PARK.

The principal discussion throughout the park
of course. is war Nearly all the young men
have signified their intention of joining the
Montgomery Signal Service Volunteers. a COM
pany which Is being organized 10y Mr.. William
st. Lamar. who has had several years expert
ence in signal service tactics. The adjutnnt gen
eIal Of the Maryland militia is expected here to-
day Monday in the volunteers.
An appropriation, 1t is stated, has been made
by the legislature OF the state for the sup
port Of this signal service company and II is
thought that arrnory will be erected at Ia
koma.
The town council held a special meeting last
lation to the proposed water works. electric
light and sewer problem and II decided ID
set May 9 as the day for the people TO take Il
vote on the question.
Mr.. b. F. Gilbert. the originator OF Takoma
Park is again on hand, and is thought to have
plans laid for the beginning Of extensive i'm
provements In the region Of old Carroll Mill, the
present terminus Of the Baltimore and Wash
ington Transit Company railroad.
Mr.. Ii. A. Cady. who has been suffering from
a severe attack Of the grip, is convalescing
Mrs. o. ID. SUNNY is thought be semew hat
better Of her spell OF Illness, which has been of
months duration.
Miss Sarah Waters Of the park is visiting Miss
Louise Darby, at Jacksonville. Md.
Miss Nellie Allnut and Miss Adelaide Dawson
OF Dawsonvflle are guests Of Mrs Thomas Wa
tiers at Takoma.
Prof and Mrs. Georgeson. who have been resi-
deEts Of TakOma, have left for the klondike re-
gion
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FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE.

very interesting and successful entertainment
was held In Ida school house Monday evening
for the benefit Of the Methodist Protestant
Church. Among those who took part were Misses
Pink, Pearl and Mabel Howard Annie Hollis
Mrs. Arthur Davis. Messrs. Berney and Ernest
Harrison. Henry and Willie Hummer, Aubury
Davis. whose recitations merited and received
the applause Of the large crowd present.
The duet. Never Alone" was sung by Misses
Mollie and Bessie L! nch; considerable patriotic
emotion shown at the rendition OF ''Colum-
bia, patriotic song and recitation 10y six bo:s
while waving the national colors. The dialogue,
The Pull Back" was rendered by six girls, fol-
loved by al amusing rantomine, Advertised for
a Wife, Misses Bessie and Mollie Lynch, Dr.
Lynch and Mr.. Walter Cation sang d quartet /;
Mr.. John Moore rendered several recitations in
darkey dialect and costume. Seventeen dollars WAS
realized.
At the April term of the county court which
convened Monday, Judge Jas NJ Love presiding
administration on the estate OF the late William
5. Oliver was granted TO Jesse Oliver. wher. ul1n
he gave bond for 81 900, with Benjamin Oliver
and J. W. Raney his sureties.
j. r. Allison and W. ). kinchloe were admit
ted and sworn deputy treasurers.
Administration was granted the estate Of
the late Mary f. Bnns.
Geo. W. Gaines and A. r. Jacobs were appointed
and qualified baiiins Of this court
Nolle proseQuis were entered in the cases Of
Alfred Carter and Leroy Curry, charged with
robbery and assault.
Motion to Quash the Indictment in the case o.
Lovelace Brown. charged with murder, being over
ruled. the prisoner pleaded not guilty. The trial
was then proceeded with. which lasted several
days The jury has not yet rendered its verdict.
John H. Hurst qualified as q justice Of the
peace for Dranesville district.
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BURBAN NEW
BROOkLAND.

King David Lodge, +. A. A NJ has been quite
prominent in the Masonic fair which is i'm pro
Giess In the city. The flower booth has been as
signed to this vicinity and the ladies of Brookland
have made the booth success.
Mr.. Seinmes is building home on Quincy street
University Heights.
che work on the Franciscan monastery ia pro-
crossing rapidly, aud there hopes that 1t will
be completed this year
There was a pleasant gathering at the home Of
Mrs Franklin t. Howe last night in honor of her
guest, Miss Eleanor Harry Of Frederick Nd. Euchre
was INDUCED In in the early of the evening
the prizes were carried of by Miss Eleanor Harry
MISS Nellie Bennett. MIR. Frank Clark and Mr. Fred
Ga1sberg Late In the evening refreshments were
ance by the colored tapers which glstened from
cohdeiabras. The evenings enjoyment broke mn
with instrumental selections the piano by
Prof; Harry w. Howard and Fred Gaisberg and
vocal solos by Marie Howe and Mr. Joseph Burg.
among those present were Miss Janette Stewart
Miss Mamie CLARK, Miss Nellie Bennett, Miss
Burg, Mrs. Franklin T. Howe and the Misses
Howe. Mr.. Fred Gaisberg. Prof Harry W. How
ard, Mr.. John Burg. Mr.. Frank Clark, Mr. Riley.
M Mr. Eranklin 4 Howe. tr., Mr.. Joseph Burg and
Rev. J. T. Grove. pastor of the Church of Our
% has sent in his resignation. to take ef
Grove will go when he leaves Brookland is NOT
known. neither Is IT known who will succeed him
The congregation regret exceedingly to lose their
pastor who has worked with them since the
At the recent meeting Of the Soldiers Home
Temperance Union the following program was
rendered: VOCAL quartet, by the choir of First
Mrs Wood, Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Simmons and
a short talk by Dr. johnson. The president Miss
Rachael q. Levey, was directed to write a let
ment governor Of the Soldiers Home He has
peen succeeded by Gen. Ruggles.
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EVANSVILLE.

An enjoyable dance recently given at the
club house. Highlands, by the Young Mems Diver
sion Club Of this place. The spacious parlors and
halls Of the historic home steed PLACED at the
disposal Of the young people. and the merrineni
continued until late hour. Refreshments were
served before the close Of the evening Those
present were Misses NJ. Hellmuller Stubner Bes.
ten. Fannie Williams. Grace Slemers, Louise
Maple. Annie Taylor. Mamie stahl and Messrs
Vim. Van Loan. George p. Hickey, VIM. Dodd
Il Duckett, E. NJ. Hurley, Earnest Gasch. b.
Johns Winfield Sakeis Lemuel Gray n Francis
A Thomas. John Taylor.
Tie ordination deacon in the Protestant
Episcopal Church Of Mr.. Edward u. johnson sep
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John o. johnson of College Park
will take place Trinity Sunday at the Proc athe-
dral, Washington. Bishop Satterlee will oficfate.
The Matinee Euchre Club was pleasantly enter
ta!ned Wednesday 10y Mrs. John T. Latimer. Mrs
Van Doren captured The first prize and Mrs. Hol-
den the second. Those present were Mrs John 4.
L2timer Mrs. r. q. Whiting, Mrs X. q. White.
Mrs. L. H. Campbell Mrs. Charles II. weIch
Mrs. Tricou Mrs. J. W. Aman Miss Lottfe Fen
wick, Mrs. Louis Holden, Mrs. ". l. Smith, Mrs
james c. Rogers, Mrs. Jos. s. Rogers The next
meeting OF the club will take place at the res
idtnce Of Mrs. Louis Holden.
William +. Smith and e. A. Doyle Of Washing
ton were brought before Justice Carr Sunday
charged with disordeIly conduct In driving rapidly
Through the village ana shouting The men left
s. collateral and were allowed to depart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashby Carr Of Baltimore counsy
are visiting the family Of Mr.. Arthur Carr.
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RIVERDALE

MI. Midd'ton Of Berwin held service. In ,h.
ires"!terian Church Sunday. ApiI Il.
"r- '"hn Shields Of Ri,,riale, Il is said blIs
oi'i"iissioh from the governor of Virginia 70
se rteunen, To serve In qnelling Span,sh arro-
s"h'e. Mrs Shields. who has occuried b..r b,,ns,
h're fof some weeks has cona with L.r ILL.,
s'h' 10 JOIN Mr.. Shields at Norfolk
hr Howard Wilbur Fl MIS- Of Washington y.u
give his last lecture, The Sellirks and sum-,
."st, Monday evening. April 70 at the Pres
byterial Church. Rver,iale
pr Mcmillan has added much 10 Tho a,,,sar
nice d his house and grounds 10y imnr,Ya,n.,ts
-, ne college ball furnished another occasion 81
day night last Miss Nellie Browning ' M;.s i L,r
tnn ~ S oa,ar Miss Bessie Blundon. Mcssrs Leigh
were among the guests. ''''s
ra Ihs FaiTpay Euchre Club met at NJ. ]. n.
t Er Tuesday evening Members present we're
! Mr: Web Worley; Mr.; Alfred Brownirr. Mr.
l l,sd Manguin Mr. George Burchdeif Misses
1 hra1,a,, crnmer Mr. gnd Mrs Weldon aud Miss
bk a.rs I'd a. w s Morley captured The pretty
proclaimed himself bcoby winner Through tha
sfrll throat OF his tin horn. ~
Mrs Sn ,ider and her child have gone 70 their
wsekr her mother. Mn. James stewart ss OF s'"e
Mrs J. A. Rlundon. with her little son Paul
has gone to Antietam, to I've absent ten ,iavs -"''
Rev Mr. Smell remained from SATURDAY evening
Mrs. BENJAMIN d. stephen, IN this community. ""'
Mr. and Mrs. I. Ray Wiley spent sunday with
>, Mary Kent. cblcred girl. fifteen years old
living IN Biadensburg. has brought sorrow to IN,
hcart of her foster mother by running away In
company with another girl OF like tender years
Mary went TO Washington Faster sunday 10 yisif
relatives and failed To retsrn Emma Kent who
rescued Mary when she Was a small child from
want and cruelty, fs greatly grieved over her CEN
quot IL Is rumored that the girls went 10
New York. ~ ~
The Rirerriale public school was closed from
IharsdLy until Monday account Of the me. ing
OF the Teachers Association
MI VIM Mexican is suffering from n very Sc
we're attack of grip.
Mrs j. III. Hogan, who has been visiting her old
Rome in 81. Joseph. Mo-, IN expected home in a
rev days She is much improved in health
Mr. Charles Mangum, a young enthusiast I'm the
game OF lawn tennis. is having a f.ne court laid
on Tor the benefit OF himself and other lovers of
the game.
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GAITHERSBURG.

Mr. George W. Mullican and Miss Minnie West
daughter of Mr.. Erasmus West, were married at
the Methodist parsonage here Wednesday evei-
leg. Rev. l.. L. Lloyd, OBLIGATED. A reception
followed at the home of the groom's father. ex-
Sheriff s. T. Mullicsn
The town council has posted official notice of
the coming municipal election which will take
place Monday, May 2, between the hours Of II
and pm, ut the barber shop Of Mr. n E.
Selby. From present indications there will b,
a lively election. DIR. E. H. Etchison has an
nounced his candidacy for mayor, and Council
men J: 7. Gloyd and &. L. Buxton with Messrs
J. A. Mills. Nathan W. Day and Joseph c. Fhe-
bus, are mentioned as candidates for the cuun-
ell. VIVA
Mr.. J. X. Upton and family are again domicIled
In their home here having returned from Wash
ington, where they spent the winter.
Mrs Charles A. Spates has been seriously i'll
for several weeks. but is now convalescent
County Commissioner John W. Walker and Su-
pervisor $. X. Plummer, with a large force Of
workmen. are engaged in macadamizing the county
distance OF three miles. The substantial char
acter Of this much needed improvement is being
generally commended.
Mr.. George v. Grouse has secured an appoint.
ment In the mail bag repair division Of the Post
once Department, in Washington, through the
influence of Representative Mcdonald He held
a similar position during President Harrison's ad.
ministration.
Bishop II. Y. Satterlee will preach and con.
duct confirmation services at Ascension p E
Church on Sunday afternoon.
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NJ. +: Church South; Mrs. Geo. W. Hawshurst of
the Baptist Church, and Miss MarEie Garner Of
the Episcopal Church.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Baptist Church
met at the residence OF Mrs ]. +. Matheny
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. T. c. Quick was elect
ed TO membership and Mrs. f. J.. Galpin. Mrs.
Geo Mc1nturn. Mrs. T. c. Quick and Ms.
u W. Hawxeurst were appointed a COMMITTEES.
church.
rails Church Lodge Of Odd Fellows VIII oele-
prfte the seventy-ninth anniversary Of the or
der Thursday night, to be followed by a han
4net TO the members Of the lodge and their fam
flies.
An organ recital by Mr.. Percy Foster OF Wash
lngton took place at the n. z. Church South
wednesday night The church has recently pur-
chased a new organ
The revival services conducted by Rev. L. 8
a. Heavener. pastor of the NJ. r. Church. are
still In progress and will continue during next
week.
Thursday morning.