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unpaid at the rate Of per cent per annum.

unpaid at the rate of per cent per annum.
The rental payments Become part Of the
purchase price, and the Baltimore and Ohio
is given the option Of pdying the cars on
any rent day by payment Of the balance
with interest at the Tateeof per cent per
annum The cars are to- be bought at the
end of ten years, and the receivers coven-
ant to carry out fhe contract for two
The Pittsburg Juhetion Railroad Conn
pany is to secure 80 box cars and LOCO
gcndola coal cars from the Michigan PEN
ir sular Car Company of Detroit, Mich.
This covers a perioa tofs seven years, and
the purchase price IA divided into seven
leese warrants, with interest at per cent.
The Pittsburg Junction railroad Is the com
Meeting line of the Baltimore and Ohio Into
Pittsburg.
The Monongahela River Railroad Com
pany is to secure 500 thirty ton hopper gon-
dola coal cars to be built by the Missouri
Car and Foundry Company OF st. Louis,
Mo. This contract also covers period OF
seven years, with quarterly payments.
The Montana Coal and Coke Company.
CASTOR Gas Ceal Company and the West
Fsirmont Coal and Coke Company are to
secure The balance of the coal Cars The
first two are to supply 100 cars and the
West Fairm0nt 10 cars under q mileage
agreement with the Baltimore and Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31
The Gfnk,
From the New York Times.

FROM The New 1ork Times.
Philadelphia has invented a word that
Is not without its merits as a convenient
substitute for phrases more or less long
and complicated. In that city. so the North
American reveals. "a person who has been
a jolly good fellow and who has reformed"
Is called a "gink." No light on the words
etymology is given, and there is not even
hint as to what practical utility It can DO
TO the Philadelphians. But the first of
these points is unimportant. and as to the
second. any outside criticism would, of
course. be resented by our sensitive neigh
bors. 1t were best to take for granted,
therefore, the fact that certain residents of
the Quaker City. at some period or other In
their lives have been jolly good fellows
and have now become Sad, bad fellows. OBJ
viously they deserve to be styled "ginks,"
and we hasten to add, as the North Amer
lean does, that "the word IL expressive Of
contempt or admiration. according to the
company you are In" This 10 most inter-
esting. both absolutely and because Il
throws new light on the Inhabitants of that
little understood community. The editors
and orators Of Philadelphia have hitherto
almost ignored the wealth OF ethnoioeical
material that hes around them. but of late
they. too. have reformed" to the great
edt0cation of the general public.
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DEMAND FOR OLD GLORY.
Flags Wanted for Police Stations and
Engine Houses.

rags " anteO Tor fOItce St011On4 ana
Engine Houses.
Congress will soon be asked by the Dis
trict Commissioners for an appropriation
sufficient to provide every police station
and every house in the fire department with
a set Of national colors The attention Of
Commissioner Wight was called some time
ago. as stated in The Star at the time to
the absence of "old glory" from the houses
Of the police and fire departments save on
rare occasions. Believing that the stars
and stripes should float every day from
these houses. as well as from the school
houses. Mr.. Wight asked the heads of the
two departments to inform him, first.
to whether the houses are supplied with
flags. and second, why they should not be
displayed every day.
Major Moore, the chief Of the police de-
partment, reports that arrangements can
readily be made SO that the national colors
may fly continuously from the station
houses, but he explains that while each
station, except substation No. 5, has been
supplied with them, but six Of the flags
are at present fit for use. Three of the
flags, he states. were furnished the sta
tons on acquisitions and paid for out of
the contingent fund, two were donated by
citizens and four were obtained by the con-
trtbutiOns of the members of the force. 1t
would be economy. he thinks. for each
station house to have a storm flag as well
as a garrison flag, the former to be used
in windy and Indictment weather. Every
house i'll the fire department.. so its chief
reports. is supplied with a flag. except en-
CINE companies No. I and No. 9. and chem
ical company No. 1. The great majority Of
them. however. are stated to be in other
but good condition. From No. engine
companys house "Old Glory is fioated
every day, tire flag having been purchased
by the members Of that company. The
friends Of the company, however, have
been informed that they will furnish one
to replace the present one when 1t becomes
unfit for use, should there be no public
funds available for such purpose.
The Commissioners will, it Is expected,
have no difficulty in obtaining such an ap-
preparation from Congress as will furnish
every house in the police and fire depart
ments with set of national colors, and the
reputation of Washington a hag-fying
city Will then be still further advanced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31
Harvard Club Dinner.

The annual banquet of the Harvard Club
of Washington will be held tomorrow even
ing at Rauscher's. on Connecticut avenue
The attendance promises to be in the neigh
borhood of seventy-five. All those who have
been connected with Harvard College are
invited to be present at the dinner whether
they have received invitations or not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31
New COrsets.

Sd 6mb for fourteen styles Of the correctly
new Short Corsets, in white and
black. Fitting room, with expert. at your ser
vice. Reliable Corsets modelled after the
"Fasso."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31
Silk Pettic0ats.

S3 OR for the newest Of new % Petit
coats Of taffeta silk, In checks Of
combination colors. Umbrella founce, with
rustleine lining and velvet binding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

tleworth. On the 30th Of the present
month the Camelot will be open to MEM
bers, but there will be an informal gather
ceding Sundays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31
Handkerchief.

4 IT. for choice Of 1000 dozen newly I'M
ported Ladies' and Mems Handker-
chiefs to be retailed at 12zc and 1Sc each.
Some are pure linen hemstitched handkerchief
from ireland, others are daintily embroidered
beauties from Switzerland. 123 different styles
in all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31
Card Engraving.

Roc for your name on Copper Plate with
fifty cards printed therefrom. Only
Csc for fifty cards from plate already engraved.
Best work guaranteed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31
Relief Fund for the Poor.

The following subscriptions to the fund
Of the central relief committee have been
received I'D to date:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

II you want anything. try an ad. In The
Star. II anybody has what you wish, you
will get an answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

AAr for Seconds" An oil spot or a missed
stitch makes 'seconds' of these Su-
perior Corssts. giving the maker an excuse for
breaking bis price. Thus We have $3.50 Cor.
sets for Gee and 81 Corsets for 44c,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

AM~ for any Of the Soc Handkerchief In
'7S all the very latest spring effects. I'm
usually sheer linen, remarkably good value at
6Oc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

to- instead Of 25c for got. Tipped Sauce
ASS pans; DC instead Of Ice for Clippers
and Skimmers; DC instead Of 19c for Full size
Wash Basins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31
ex An for the So petticoat, Of tstret.. ,

SM A0 Tor the " PetticOafs Of taheta, ve-
1our and moreen. Latest styles,
with cluster tucks above ruHie. Various ef-
fects. in reds, blues, greens, cerise and black.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

kE~ 75c and S1.25 yard for Burfap, the
WV latest material for covers Of library
and sitting-room tables. Burlap comes In all
cofors, 80 ard 72 inches wide
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

N6A<, instead Of 3bc for SGT. Dishpans;
~ 2oc instead Of Soc for loot; 34c in
stead Of CSC for 1%-qt.; SOC instead Of TIC for
- 17-Qt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

D. skein for "Hslio's," and SC skein for
~ Orion the silk like cottons used to or.
nament the burlap covers. Inquire in art de-
partment for. instructions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

o. for the 2qt. Covered Buckets: lie instead
~ Of &c for 3-qt.; Ice instead Of 35c for 4-qt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

furniture.
pm per cent discount -nfth on the price
marked on the parlor chair selected here
before closing time Wednesday.
on, for Bayonet and Scabhard; worth S.
These were lately used in the French
army. they are ornamental curios and with
associations that make them interesting.
Z0( to CSC for samples OF real Irish Point
and Brussels Lace Curtains, worth up
to $20 pair Note that a sample" il half
curtain, to show the pattern. Used singiy as
tides, etc. or together bed spreads etc..
they are rarely beautiful.
DC for samples Tamboured Muslins IAces
and Cretonnes. q to 80 inches wide. They
are yard lengths, mostly worth up to s5c yard.
uOC to 75c for sample squares Of Tapestry
and Brocatelle, worth up to - 50 yard
Many uses Will be suggested for these squares.
sSSC pair for 75c Lace Curtains. and half
refer to those lately secured from Emden
Serstie Co. OF New York, whose stock
hand was sold because Of q change In the
firm.
In the &C Store.
This new housefurnishing store has Jumped
into popularity. Established but q week SINCE
1t Is already Q household word. Tomorrow will
see new arrivals OF china and glass ware
pieces worth up to 50c-st only &c for choice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31
Enamel Ware.

Best Enameled Steel Ware 10 seldom offered
at less than regular prices. In this instance
the offering can be but temporary. Only q
few hundred pieces are here, and no more can
be got ut the prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

DC instead Of SOC for 4-qt. Coffee Pots.
&o~ and 49c instead Of Csc for Cot. Tea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

0M<, instead Of SIC for GOT. Stew Kettles:
~ &c for 5-Qt.; Ice for 4qt.; Sc for Got.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31
Dainty Perfumes.

Professor Myer Is to be here tomorrow with
his New York demonstration. Showers Of per-
fumery. laden with the doors Of sweet spring
flowers, viii greet you in the Toilet Depart
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a(Dc 1oc and 25e bottle for these dainty per-
wv fumes. Guaranteed In every respect.
Money refunded In case Of dissatisfaction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

DC for samples Tamboured Muslins Laces
and Cretonnes. 81 to 80 inches wide. They
are yard lengths, mostly worth up to s5c yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

A Do for best Of 15c Towels; those extra
A@~ heavy Huek Towels, with fancy hem
med borders 1885 inches.
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847kk(g

The illustrations above give
some idea of the garments. Of
course we do not pretend to offer
regular stock of $1.25, $I.5o,
$1.75, $2.25 and $3.50 Underwear
at only 81 cents. The garments
were made for a New York :rier-
chant, but not delivered fo- certain
reasons. In his delirnma the
manufacturer accepts our cash Of
fer, and we and. you have the best
bargain of many years.
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In the &C Store.

&C for choice Of China Vegetable Dishes,
Glass Pitchers and other odd pieces, worth up
to 26c,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

CT 0O dozen for the $225 Napkins and
%AO> $3.50 instead Of $3.50 dozen for
extra siz,, matching the designs in the 81
h maskS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

ca I'm pair for the $3.50 California Vol
~~s0O Blankets, weighing pounds, full
ia size. 81 for the IS Blankets. ia size
and pounds weight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

QGb<v yard for the new 81 Table Linens Of
w 1885, Fourteen new designs in these
72-inch wide Double Satin Dau:ask, which we
claim to be superior value, at 81 yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31
Contract With

The arrangement to get the new cars in
Guides contract with the Pullman Palace
Car Company to build 5000 thirty ton box
cars and let the Baltimore and Ohio have
them at quarterly rental. This rental Is
equivalent to "a per cent Of the purchase
price and interest on the purchase price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

1.-THE Palais Royal r1id=
Ii winter "Opening"
is associated with
a grand display of Even
ing Dress Requisites and
new spring goods of every
description.
The complimentary prices are
souvenirs of the Opening that
make the occasion practically at
tractive.
Sd ON fer best Suede Kid Mousquetaire
Gloves in the fashionable pearl
shade. IL and 16-button lengths. .4sc to $1.9s
for sample Fans imported to retail up TO 50
each Best Double-face Satin Ribbons in
white cream and evening shades. .25c to &c
yard for Ribbons guaranteed worth 35c to 69c
yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

nOC to 15c for sample squares Of Tapestry
and Brocatelle worth up to - 50 yard
Many uses will be suggested for these sauarea
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"AndrOscoggin."

SC yard for Androscoggin Muslin-not REM
nants or imperfect, but best yard-wide,
bleached AndrOscoggin, cut from the piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-31

Lot 1422-Green and Brown Novelty Mixed
Cheviot Short Pants Suits that have been
$9-and 50 here, you know, IL equal to
the best that's $40 or $12 elsewhere.
s slkss 8 to ie Inventory S6.4S
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CONTRACT FOX AKMoR.
government Will buy 1000 Tons for tn.
Ba,ttleshtps.

government Will buy 5000 Tons for the
Ba,ttteshtps.
Nearly 5000 tons Of arnaor is REQUIRED
Dy the navy for the protection OF the
three large battleshipS now under con
stfuctlon. one Of which is the Illinois
now on the ways at the shipyard here,
contracts are to be awarded this month
involving the heaviest expenditure for
armor since the Indiana and lowu
type of ships We're authorized. Yester-
gay Iae Navy Department invited the
Trims which have supplied the govern
ment with armor to submit bids.
The specifications call for several
types OF plates, the thickest to be sew
enteen inches and some as light as
eight inches. all OF which viii be used
Tor the sides and turrets of the battle
ships Illinois, Wisconsin and Alabama
Under the terms OF the naval bill now
available, the Secretary of the NAVY
IS authorized to purchase armor at a
cost not exceeding $500 ton, and as
Surances have already been received
from the Bethlehem and Carnegie
companies that they will agree to de-
liver all the plates required by the navy
Ut this price or less.
The ballistic requirements OF the ar
NOR will be the same imposed on the
contractors for the Indiana class, and
every pound of the plates is to be treat
cd to the Harvey process.
Captain ONeil. chief of the ordnance
department.. is not satisfied that the new
foreign treatment is an Improvement
"n that given to armor used on Aneri-
can war vessels. and Will urge that
no change be made either in the treat
ment OF the plates or i'll the finishing
process. ..
The vessels for which the armor Is
to be delivered are now far advanced
and Will probably be completed in
about eighteen months.
The settlement of the armor contro-
versy relieves the Navy Department of
the embarrassing attitude in which 1t
has been placed for a year by the re
fusal OF the two firms capable Of man
ufacturing the class of plates needed
to furnish them at prices liked by Con
greSS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-13
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. FRIDAY. NAY H. 1898

the steamer Louise brought over com.
| pany L, Second Regiment, of Ports
mouth. which received orders Wedncs.
day to report in Richmond without de.
| lay. guard was sent over to this cit,
Yesterday to notify members of the
company working here to report FOR
DUTY at once.
There We're 100 men In ranks.
The commissioned officers Of the
company are:
Captain-E. w. Owens
First Lieutenant-John Lee
Second Lieutenant-W. r. Parrish
TEXAS PUTS TO SEA. .
The second-class battleship Texas
Captain Philip. weighed anchor at 9:3C
O'Clock yesterday morning and sailed
from Hampton Roads. and had not
been sighted returning up to u late
hour last night.
The real destination Of the battleship
or her purpose in going to sea cannot
be learned from official sources, but
it is thought that Captain Philip
has taken his ship outside the Capes
for the purpose Of testing her guns
with heavy charges.
All of the other ships Of the flying
squadron are still at Old Point and will
probably remain for twelve hours longer,
at least
The rumors Of the probable early
departure OF the squadron for South
eTH waters Cntlnue to be revived, but
thus far there Is not the slightest foun-
dalton for the reports.
1t is confidently expected, however.
that Commodore Schley will be ordered
to the South in the next Few days and
there is probaly some foundation for
the story sent out from Washington to
the effect that the Navy Department
is considering this step
ST. PAUL MAY SAIL TODAY.
The auxiliary cruiser ST. Paul. in
command OF Captain Sigsbee which is
lying of the Casino. will probably sail
some time today, as it is stated that
the warship has finished taking on coal
and large supply of ammunition. IL
is not thought that the st. Paul will
join the flying squadron, as has been
reported, but that she will be under the
command OF Commodore Howell, whose
ileet is patroling the coast.
NO ORDERS YET.
a dispatch ordering the Huntington
Rifles to report at Camp Lee. Rich
mond. had not been received by Captain
T. Thornton Marye up To late hour
last night The men, however. have
practically been mustered into service
as they have been given cash allow
ance by the government for rations.
~ DIME AND YOSEMITE.
The Dixie and Yosemite are still, at
the shipyard, and 1t is not known when
they will leave. All the stores and
ammunition have been put on board
the ships and the vessels are ready to
leave al a moments notice.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-13

killed in the battle at Cardenas and
who was the first American to fall in
the war with Spain. was a shock to
this city, of which he was a native
Almost immediately upon the recent
OF the news Captain N. w. West. the
head of the Julius Lewis Hardware
company, proposed the erection of :,
monument to the gallant ensign the
1lrst martyr for Cuban freedom, and
started the subscription with Il gift OF
Sloo. II VIII be Il popular subscription
fund and citizens of this and other
states Will be asked to contribute
subscriptions are already coming in. 1t
VIII be known as the Worth Bagley
Monument Fund" A committee will
De announced later and subscriptions
Will be acknowledged through the
press. I'll.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-05-13
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
officers to Be Elected Next Thursday
Letter from President Mckinley.
(Ry Talerra

Officers to BE Elected Next Thursday.
Letter from President Mckinley.
(By Telegraph.)
BALTIMORE, May 1.-THE con-
ference OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, at it's session this morn
ing. decided, after considerable discus
sion. to proceed on Thursday next to
the election of the two business Of
ficers and officers Of the general con-
ference. The following letter was
read today from President Mckinley
in acknowledgements Of the resolution
passed on Tuesday. in which the
course OF the president and his ad-
visors in relation to the Cuban war
was endorsed and the moral support
of the conference pledged to them:
Executive Mansion,
Washington, May Z, 1885
MY Dear Sir: Your letter of today.
embodying a copy OF a. resolution re-
Gently adopted by your conference. has
been received and the President has
noted it's contents with pleasure.
Permit me to assure you, and through
the Presidents sincere appreciation OF
This cordial expression Of commenda-
ton and good will.
Very truly yours, .
JOHN ADDISON PORTER.
Secretary.
The memorial introduced by the
Baltimore conference asking that the
limit as to the number Of changes in
Il presiding elders district be raised
from twenty to thirty Is now a law.
having been adopted by the conference
today. The committee on revisals re-
ported the memorial introduced by tho
Baltimore conference to have com
mittee appointed to examine minis
ters seeking admission to conference:
,l-,. toll t1,e S-,it
conference TO provide for the examina-
zion OF stewards minutes by the an
nual conference.
Rev. DR.. Young J. Allen. mis-
sonary to China, addressed the con-
ference on the subject OF missions.
The address was introduced by a song,
Come Unto Me-" in the Portuguese
language, by Rev Dckie. of Sac
Paulo. Brazil. Dir. Allen said the CON
dition Of the 200. 100000 women of China
vas not higher than that of brutes
He said that people in India worshiped
60.000000 gods. Rev. DIR. Allen dis
,ussed the partition of China among
he nations, but said there was nc
immediate danger of any of the
Countries taking possession OF the
large territory they had leased. He
said it was simply pre-cnpting what
each nation was to have in case q
resolution was adopted by the con
ference congratulating the doctor on
his work and pledging him support
Rev. DR.. Wilbur F. Crafts .superint-
andent of the reform bureau at Wash
.ngton, addressed the members of the
conference at the prayer meeting thi:
morning. He told of the work of this
bill that broke up divorce colonies In
bureau and exhibited the pen with
which President Cleveland signed a
bill that broke up divorce colonies ir:
the territories.
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Married in Isle or Wight.

Mr.. J. Hugh CaTee. Jr., Of this city.
and Miss Sallie v. Maynard, Of Isle of
Wight county, We're united in marriage
Wednesday night at o'clock at .Benn's
church. near the home Of the bride.
Mr.. Caffee is son of the well known
livery proprietor of this city, and Is
interested with his father in business
He is well known in Newport News and
has large circle Of friends.
Mrs. Caffee is a daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. w. Maynard, Of Isle of Wight,
and is said to be a charming young
lady OF many accomplishments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caffee arrived in the
city yesterday and were rendered
r. reception at the residence Of the
groom's father, in East End