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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25

GRACE STREET PRESBYTERIAN
church. Rev. JERE WITHERSPOON, D.
D., pastor residence. No. 10S north Fifth
reet-Servces al II o'clock A. n. and
Sis o'clock p. NJ Preaching by the pas
tor. Sunday school at $3.50 A. NJ. Weds
nesday night service at s.15 o'clock. Is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25
FIRST BAPTIST cHURcH.-woT

slip %. IL -. ~. and SID i. M. Hev.
GEO. COOPER. u. d., pastor, VIII
preach bible school at $3.50 a. NJ.
Church meeting Monday night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25

ST. JAMES PROTESTANT EPIScO-
pal church Corner Fifth and Marshaii
streets. Rev. WILLIAM MEAD CLARK,
rector.-Services Sunday at IL A. NJ. and
r. NJ. Sunday school at $50 ~ NJ.
Holy Communion first Sunday every
month. All cordially welcomed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25

THE MONUMENTAL episcopal,
Pev. WILLIAM ALEX. BARR. rector
Services Sunday at II A. NJ. and 8
F. NJ The Sunday school and Bibls
classes at 94J A. NJ. Holy Communion
on the first Sunday I'm the month at II
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25

WESTMINSTER PR Z s BYTERIAN
church Corner Sycamore and Cary
streets) Rev. c. NJ. CHUMBLEY. pastor.
Services by the pastor AZ III A. M. ana
S.1J p NJ.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH COR
LANDON Il. MASON. rector-Regular
services every Lords Day. Sunday school
at $3.50 A. NJ. Morning prayer and sermon
at IL A. NJ. aud evening prayer and lee
ture at o'clock. Holy Communion on
the first Sunday at the IL o'clock SER
vice, and on the third and fifth Sundays
at 1880 A. NJ Strangers are shown seats
and are made 10 feel cordially welcome
by members of the Brotherhood of 81.
Andrew.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25

ST JAMES NJ Z. CHURCH. REV. W.
y. BEAUCHAMP, pastor.-Sunday school
P ppasnbin na eAsffieI by na SGo sub
ject. Abundant Entrance" Epworth
League. Junior. p. NJ: Senior. p. NJ.
Preaching at p. NJ. BY DR.. A. q.
pRONNN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25

WEsT-VIEW BAPTIST

WESI-NIEW BAPTIST Oh URCH
corner Cary and Meadow streets. Rev
]. NJ. MERCER, D. D., pastor.-Worship
on Sunday: Sunday school al $50 A. NJ
Preaching at IL 4. NJ. and s p. NJ Boys
meeting at 3P. NJ Young Peoples Union
at p NJ Prayer-meeting Wednesday at
P. NJ Seats free. Visitors welcome.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25

BARTON HEIGHTS NJ z. CHURCH.
Rev. J. SIDNEY PETERS, pastor.-Sun-
day school at $50 A. NJ Preaching at IL
A. NJ. and p. NJ. Epworth League meet
ing at i. NJ. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening a; 5 O'Clock. All are
invited to attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-25

BROAD STREET METH DIST
church corner OF Broad and Tenth
overwhelmingly school at $50 A. n
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-06-08

Parker and o. II. Smith, trustees, came up
and hearing was given on the report OF
the referee. The petition pro fornld in ques-
ton as to whether OF not the city court OF
Barre has the right to issue first naturaliza-
ton papers was dismissed by the court.
Exceptions, and the matter will go to su-
preme court. In the cases Of State against
Martin Wheeler and State against Aaron
Wheeler, for keeping cider with intent to
SELL bail in each instance was fixed at $3.50,
which was furnished. Stefano Quatripani
pleaded guilty to a breach OF the peace
charged against him and paid fine and
costs Of SAL. 81. Judge Munson went home
Saturday evening, leaving the fixing OF bail
in several cases with the assistant judges.
Court reconvened Monday afternoon, AS
sistant Judge G. Z. Jones presiding, and
Assistant Judge Mark Mears on the bench.
Clarence Sloan OF Waterbury, pleaded guilty
to stealing horse in Waterbury on March
II last, and was sentenced by Judge Jones
to three years at hard labor in the house Of
correction at Rutland. Bail Ia the case OF
Charles Robar, charged with breaking out
OF the lookup at Northfeld, was fixed at
$500 for his appearance at the September
term and Robar was allowed to go his own
recognizance Z. f. Palmer Of Waterbury
was appointed a special master to hear the
case OF I. j. Deavitt against B. w. Hooker.
The road petition OF the Stafford & Holden
Company of Barre was referred to COM
mission composed OF T. j. Deavitt, I. III.
Lance aud Joel Foster. Court was formal
ly adjourned for the term on Tuesday morn
inc.
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$500 to Warrant.
Roxbury.
Mrs. f. w. Roys is i'll.
q. Rutterfield Ia in Roatnn

MIS-. 4. w. HoyS Is i'll.
s. Butterield is in Boston.
III. L. Butterfeld was in Montpelier on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Way is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
II. G. Van Deusen.
Walter Wiley is at work for Melissa War
ner repairing her barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Ballard are visiting
at III. A. e. Richardson's
The Mite society will meet at the vestry
on Wednesday afternoon.
Children's day will be observed at the
Congregational church on Sunday.
II. G. Ellis and family were in Randolph
on Thursday as was G. d. Spauldlng.
Mr.. Sulham has moved his family from
Randolph to the farm owned by Sylvanus
Rich.
Doc. Ryan hurt his finger quite badly
while at work in Heath & Rice's mill last
Wednesday.
Several from here went to East Brook
field on Thursday to attend the funeral of
Miss Nina Peavie
Mrs. Bert Farnsworth and two children
OF East Braintree visited her father, s. But
terrified part of last week
Miss Mabel Preston was at her home in
Bethel on Memorial day, returning TO her
school on Tuesday morning.
w. ID. Fits is in Sharon supplying the
station agents place there for a few days
Mrs Fits and Miss Eva are visiting in
Windsor.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-06-08
FARM Frs
attention,
STAFFORD.

Frank Picknell of Plainfield, N. H., has
bought the Thomas Clogston farm Of 125
acres.
IF. Avery and Curtis s. Barrett are max
ing extensive additions and repairs to their
buildings.
Luther Avery has left the employ of H. G.
Burnham and moved to the farm of George
Rowell in Vershire.
Caterpillars are making havoc with the
foliage OF our NAPLES and so cause serious
apprehension as to the future OF the valu-
able trees. The tent caterpllars. 30 num-
erous last year, have hardly put in an APP
pearnce as yet
Early last week an attachment was made
of the goods of l.. l.. Udall & Co. and their
store closed by the sheriff. Much regret is
expressed for the worthy young men of the
fra and for their parents. Dull times and
difficulty in collecting caused stress that
could not be overcome. The closing OF the
store with valuable stock is great incon
venience to the community and on all sides
is heard the wish that the firm may again
go on in business.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-06-08
An ENrERpR1s1Ne DRuoorsr.-There

AN ENrERPRIsING DRUGGIsT.-There
few men more wide awake and enterprs-
ing than c. Blakely, who spare no pains
to secure the best of everything in their line
for their many customers He now has the
valuable agency for Dr. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. This is
the wonderful remedy that is producing such a
Juror all over the country by its many start
ling cures. 1t absolutely cures Asthma, Bron-
chitis, Hoarseness and all affections of the
Throat, Chest and Lungs. Call at above drug
store and get trial bottle free or regular
size for 80 cents and Sl0O. Guaranteed to cure
or price refunded.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-06-08
TOWN CORRESPONDENCE.
ITEMS OF INTEREST--PERSONAL
And GENERAL.

The press Of political matter this week
necessitates crowding out considerable
town correspondence which will appear on
the inside pages next week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-06-08

One Minute Cough Cure. cures
That 10 what 10 was made for.
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STEAMER SCHLESWIG.
The German Vessel Believed to
Have Been Captured.

NEW YORK, May 31.-A dispatch to
the World" from Port Au Prince,
Hayti, says:
The German steamer Schleswig.
which left Gonaives on the 18th for
Kingston with coal for the United
States Government, was to return to
Gonaives May 23d. AS nothing has
been heard here from her in nearly
fortnight. it is feared that she has been
captured.
The Schleswig left Philadelphia May
10th with a load of ccal, came to New
York for additional cargo. and sailed
from here May 11th for the West In
dies. She unloaded her coal at Kings
ton and sailed from there for New York
May 18th, but without bill Of health
Her master. Captain Amarhud. is
said TO have made himself very often
sive to the Americans in Jamaica by
his proSpanish utterances. He boast
ed. according to a press dispatch, that
he would help the Spanish whenever he
could He threatened to look up Span
ish ships and signal to them that the
auxiliary cruiser Harvard was in
Kingston harbor.
The American Consul heard Of this
threat, and when Captain Amarhud
applied for a bill of health Saturday
after the hour for closing the Consul did
not feel disposed to reopen the Consul
ate to help Amarhud assist Spaniards.
so he held the Captains papers.
| The Schleswig sailed at daylight Sun
day without the papers, and will be sub
| ject to a heavy fine upon reaching an
| American port.
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he did not say them to the Americans
or Of their famous men. He spoke
rather, when speaking caustically, Of
American political institutions.
This was mystery which no Eng
lishman was ever able to fathom, and it
is not until to-day that possible ex-
planation of it has been offered. That
explanation is this: In Carlyles young
er days, when he was desperately poor,
almost pinched with poverty, just after
he went to London, he unexpectedly re-
ceived tokens of friendship and admira-
ton which were something more than
mere words of sympathy. They were
substantial; they were of such ma
ture as to relieve his necessities.
Money came to him from an Ameri-
can, and that American was Charles
Butler Carlyle for that act Of kindness
seems always to have regarded Ameri-
cans as in some manner associated with
Mr.. Butler.
Later in his life. in fact, not long be-
fore his death, some allusion was made
to Mr.. Butler of that early sympathy
which he had for Carlyle, and he de-
clined to speak of the subject-declined
in such manner as led to the inference
that he did not care, at least while alive.
to have it known that it was his purse
which carried Carlyle oyer q time of
great tdesperation.-New York Letter to
Philadelphia Press.
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BIG SLUMP IN WHEAT.
A Drop Of Fifty Cents a Bushe1 In
Nav at Chicago.

CHICAGO. May 31-To-day's ses-
sion saw the close of perhaps the
greatest wheat deal in the annals of
grain business. The May option, which
left off Saturday at 81 %. ranged to-
day between 81 40 and 81 %. closing
at the lower figure. a loss of 80 cents
a bushel.
The slump in May, coupled with the
bearish statistics, enormous worlds
shipments and bright crop prospects,
caused a severe decline of the deferred
futures in wheat At the close July
showed a loss of 6061hc and September
2@215c.
The demand in the wheat pit to-day
was for shorts. who took advantage of
the break to buy in and secure profits.
July had a sensational decline, during
which some longs sold out. 1t started
at from 81 OF to 81 G2. and was Of
fered down from 81 021A a cent at each
trade. until it had dropped to 941ac.
1t recovered a portion of the decline
later. with a little help from Letter.
May. which closed Saturday at
81 -, opened to-day at 81 40. and July
dropped to 81 - in the first few min
utes. The evident intention was to
make a price for the heavy receipts
that were offered in the sample mar
Iket. The trade was confined to Lei
ter brokers, who were both buyers and
sellers and made what price they
chose The crop news at home and
abroad could hardly have been more
bearish. The visible supply increased
nearly 100000 bushels, where small
decrease was expected.
July closed at 97E.@9Sc, loss of 6
m61ac. September closed S11aMS1Ac.
May closed at ST % a loss Of 30 cents.
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CAELYLE'S BENEFACTOR.
An American Credited With Aid.
ing Him.

Since the death Of Charles Butler
some very interesting facts concerning
his life have come to the ears of his
friends, which show that, although in
his ninety-five years of active life-fOr
he was active even in early bOyhood-
there We're experiences quite as roman
tic and interesting which he kept entire
| ly to himself as were some of the other
incidents Of which the public knew.
His correspondence. carried on for
more than seventy years with almost all
| of the influential men of the English
speaking world, would, if his heirs were
to permit it to be published, furnish a
volume as attractive as any romance
An examination of his papers makes il
possible to explain a mystery which
gave the literary men of Great Britain
and of the United States cause for
much comment during the life of Thorn
as Carlyle.
Some twenty years ago one of the
most distinguished OF American littera-
| teurs. having planned for a summer ex-
cursion to Great Britain, was asked by
Mr.. Butler if he would not like to take a
| letter to Carlyle from him. The writer
| of course. was rejoiced at the opportu-
nifty to meet Carlyle. although he was
surprised to know that Mr.. Butler was
on such terms of intimacy with Carlyle
as to justify him in giving a letter OF
introduction to a friend.
| The morning after this writer arrived
in London he called at Carlyle's house
Carlyle was not at home, and the letter
was left for him. Next day before
breakfast the American was surprised
and delighted to receive word at his ho-
tel that Mr.. Carlyle was below and de-
sired to see him. He went Immediately
and spent q pleasant hour with Carlyle
and afterward called upon him and was
received very cordially.
! He wondered why Carlyle who had
the reputation of being Indifferent to
| most visitors and intolerant of some
should have taken the trouble to cal
upon him so soon and afterward should
be so agreeable when the call was re-
turned.
He afterward learned that Carlyle
with most Americans was as cordial rs
it was possible for him to be, and with
some was full of sort of rough genial.
liay and sardonic humor Of which he was
the master. He said sharp things, bu'
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ergies of the employees be directed
toward the success of the opening.
Some details of minor Importance re-
main incomplete as far as the grounds
are concerned, but this feature is not
Of sufficient magnitude to interfere in
any way with the dedicatory ceremo-
nies.
For several nights 800 men have been
continuously employed on the ground.
preparing for the opening. The build
ings have been rendered as light as day
by the numerous electric lights.
Many delegations of various States
have already arrived to participate in
the initial exercises tomorrow Rail-
road agents predict that the attendance
will exceed the 100, 900 mark, provided
the weather remains favorable. After
the formal dedication the Exposition
executive officials will banquet the
guests of the Exposition on the grounds.
The spread will be an informal affair.
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EVENTS ON THE TURF.
Results Of Yesterdays Races on
Eastern Tracks.

CINCINNATI, May 81 Weather fine
and Oakley track fast. Results:
Five furlongs, Flavius won, Mayme
NJ. second, Press Kimball third. Time
-1:O31a
Ross second, Ray H. third. Time
1:2S;A
Five furlongs, Peter Sterling won,
Time-1:03A
second, Miss Frances third. Time
1:4314.
Mile and seventy yards, Simon w.
Time-1:45
Seven furlongs, Brighton won, Kitty
B. second Harry Gaens third. Time
1:21Ha
AT ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, May 31.-Track fast and
weather pleasant. Results:
Five furlongs, Trebot won, Monte
sano second, Miss Lizzie third. Time
1:O3.
Five furlongs, Dolly Regent won, Dr.
Sam second, O'Connor third. Time
LOB
Mile anu twenty ydIuS, imp chdle
won, Ed. Farrell second, Judge Stead
man third. Time-1 :131s.
Seven furlongs, Found won, Crockett
second, Gold Band third. Time-1: :211a
Five and a half furlongs, ]. H. c.
won, Jim Lisle second, ST. Augustine
third. Time :09lb.
One mile, Oninoor won, MontedonicC
second, Bishop Reed third. Time
1:41h.
AT HARLEM.
CHICAGO, May 31.-To-day's results
at Harlem:
Five furlongs, Barrabas won, Miz
zoura second, Defender II. third. Timt
-1:Wla
Six furlongs. Skillman won, Elsie
Brambe second, Czarowitz third. Time
-1:11R
One mile, Bonito won, Florinza sec.
ond. Bounding third. Time-1:45.
Four furlongs, Espionage Won, San
tello second, Havil third. Time-O:4.fA
Mile and fifty yards, Sutton won
Banquo H. second, Sunburst third
Time-1 30.
Six furlongs, Mark Wayman won
Millie M. second, Cherry Flame third
Time-1 :16b
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ITALIAN MINISTRY.
The Personnel of the New Ministry
Announced.

ROME, May 31.-The following is the
personnel Of the new Cabinet:
President of the Council and Minister
Of the Interior, Marquis di Rudini.
Minister of Justice, Signor Boanaccio.
Minister Of the Treasury, Signor L.
LuZZate.
Minister of Finance, Signor A
Branca.
Minister of Marine, Admiral di Cane
varo.
Minister Of war, Signor San Maria
nos.
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, SignoI
Copelli.
Minister of Public Works, Signor
Alan de Rivera.
Minister of Public instruction, Signor
Cremona.
Minister of Agriculture, Signor Ser
ena
1t is colorless combination, and is
likely to have difficulty in finding a
majority in the Chamber.
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The Convention at San Francisco
Formally Opened.
Much Preliminary Work In Interests Of
Political Aspirants.
Various Congregational District
Delegations, Except the Second,
Choose Delegates to the Ma
tional Convention of the
League.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 81. - AL
though the object of the three days
meeting of the California Republican,
State League is not to select candidates
for State or Congressional honors, but
merely to discuss ways and means for
the advancement of the welfare OF the
Republican party, much preliminary
work is being done in the interests OF
various political aspirants. To-day
witnessed merely the preliminary skir-
miShing. Tomorrow when the reSolu-
tions are reported there will be some
hard fighting over the attempt to lay
foundation stones upon which ambi-
tious politicians can build.
When the meeting convened this
afternoon delegates from the various
counties had already caucused by Con-
greSsional districts. so that the ap-
pointment of Committees on Organiza-
tion, Credentials and Resolutions was
speedily effected.
Colonel George Stone Of this city,
who is slated for the next Presidency
of the League, called the convention to
order.
W. H. L. Barnes delivered the ad-
dress of welcome to the visiting dele
gates, and Arthur w. Kinney. Presi-
responded. He spoke at length on the
purpose and plans of the organization,
and was well received.
A meeting under the auspices
of the League was held tonight in
Golden Gate Hall. 1t was in the nature
of a party reunion, and short addresses
were made by number of representa-
tive Republicans from various parts
of the State. Among the speakers were
Messrs. Pardee and Davis of Oakland,
Bulla of Los Angeles, Eddy of San
Francisco, Morehouse OF Santa Clara
and Robertson of Sonora.
After adjournment of the convention
the various Congressional district dele
cations met and. after electing officers,
chose the following delegates to the Ma
tional Convention of the League:
First District-H. A. Scott. Santa
Rosa; G. W. Stroll. Napa; Douglass
Cone, Red Bluff George w. Sturde-
want, Ukiah; A. w. Kenney recon-
mended for delegate-at-large
Second District-Election postponed.
Third District-Edward Collins. Oak
land: W. r. Pond, Yolo; Park H.
North, Alameda; Rod w. Church, Ala
media; Charles H. Spear, delegate-at-
large.
FOurIn -. TslOIudll,
Charles H. Clear, Thomas B. O'Brien,
John S. Parry. County Clerk Curry
was unanimously chosen for delegate
at-large.
Fifth District-M. A. SouthwOrth. San
Jose; s. j. Bailer, Palo Alto; j. G.
Campbell. San Francisco; T. c. Maher,
Francisco; c. F. Curry, delegate at
large.
Sixth District-W. III. Barnes, Ven
tura; p A Stanton, Los Angeles; Fred
McCollom, Monterey; G. f. Overton OF
Los Angeles. delegate -atlarge.
Seventh District = Frank III. Short
Fresno; f. o. Larkins. Visalia; Arthur
Mum. Riverside: j. F. West, Orange;
F. H. Short. delegate-at-large. II
chosen, V. I. Willis will take his place
among the district delegates.
Judge Swinnerton of Stockton was
Endorsed for Vice President Of the State
League.
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Los ANGELES WATER co.
Must Turn Over It's Entire Plant to
the Citv

LOS ANGELES, May 31.-Judge We'll
born, in the United States District
Court, rendered an opinion this morn
ing, in which he holds that the Los An
geles City Water Company is bound by
the terms of its contract with the city
of Los Angeles, made in 1865, wherein
the company is required to turn over
the entire plant to the city at the ex-
piration of thirty years. 1t is also held
that the company cannot alter rates in
operation at the time the contract was
made The opinion has an important
bearing on the controversy between the
city and the water company.
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SURVEYS CORRECT.
Settlers Will be Given Title tt
Lands by the Government.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 31.-Survey-
or-General Gleaves has just returned
from Southern California, where he
went several weeks ago to investigate
a number of land surveys which had
been declared fraudulent by H. L. Col
ler formerly United States Examiner
at the Land Office. The lands in ques-
ton are in Pine Canyon, near Mojave
the San Gabriel forest reservation, and
near Calabasus and johannesburg. Mr.
Gleaves declares that he found all Of
the surveys correct. This is taken to
mean that Golfers charges We're un-
founded, and that the settlers will be
given title by the Government
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Nominations Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The SEN
ate in executive session confirmed a
long line of Presidential appointments,
including the following:
To be BrigadierGenerals- D.
Grant, New York: Henry Nj. Duffield,
Michigan: Lucius F. Hubbard, Mime
sofa: George A. Garretson. Ohio; w.
w. Gordon, Georgia; j. A. Wiley, Pen
|nsylvania; w. A. Bancroft, Massachu-
setts; w. j. Mckee. Indianapolis; F.
V. Greene New York; Charles Fitz-
simmons Illinois; ]. X. Hudson, Kan
sas;. James r. Lincoln, Iowa.
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stated that his body could be found at
Alta Plaza. A search was made for
the remains, but nothing indicating
that young Faubel had taken his life
was discovered. The search was kept
up, and at a late. hour the young man
was found playing a game of freeze
OUT in a groggery near his home. He
told the reporters that the note might
turn out true later, and it did.
Faubel owned a milk route until
few days ago. when he sold the busi-
ness. He had been drinking heavily.
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International typographical Union

NEW YORK, May 31.-Returns Of
the vote for the officers of the Inter
national Typographical Union were re-
ceived at the headquarters tonight.
The returns indicate the election Of
Samuel B. DOnnelly Of New York,
President; John Dorfiinger of New
York, Second Vice-President; w. G..
Harber of Boston, Fourth Vice Presi-
dent; Charles A. Allen of Boston. Sixth
Vice-President; j. w. Bramwood Of
Denver, ecretary-Treasurer; George
w. Harris of Chicago, Organizer, and
j. G. Cain Of New York. Delegate Of
Allied Crafts to American Federation
of Labor
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ZEALANDIA AND CHINA.
The Two Steamships Now Fly tho
American Flag.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 81 = The
American flag now flies from the steam
ers Zealandia and China, which will
soon convey troops to Manila.
After being passed by the Board OF
Inspectors to-day, the Hawaiian flags
they bore We're hauled down, and they
became members Of the United States
merchant marine.
The work of preparing both vessels
for as transports is making rapid prog
ress. The quarters for the men will in
every way be superior to those on the
City of Peking. The Colon is having
an electric light plant put in, and she
will be the last of the fleet to be in
readiness for sailing. The Zealandia
is being fitted with patent hunks, which
when not in use can be folded into COM
Portable settees.