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Evening star., 1898-10-24
First Social Event of Season.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
HYATTSNILLE. Md. October "a 1895


HYATTSVILLE, Nd, October "a, 1898.
A dance was given by the members of
the Rossburg Club at the Maryland Agri-
cultural College Friday evening. This was
the first social event of the season to take
place at the institution, and was largely
attended by guests from Washington, Bal
timore and the surrounding vicinity.
Among those were Misses Katherine r.
Slicer, Maggie and Florence Carr, Grace
Van Loan, Matte and Mamie Tise. Bessie
Blundon, the Misses Calvert Maggie and
Florence Bowen, Nora Eversfield, Captain
and Mrs. r. w. Sylvester Mrs. W. W. Van
Loan, Mrs. George Tise. Misses Mary
Whitley. Lottie Mangrum, Mary Brown,
Emily Brnkley and Hubble, Messrs. Dom
aid Fritam,. Percy Cassard. Charles and
George Calvert, T. F. Boost, William Carr
Payne. Calf Collins, Ewens, Robh, Wei
gand, Blandford, Browning. Baxter, Gra-
son, Cough, Croft, McClandish Weeden,
Compton, Key. Cronmiller, Cooke, Harri-
son, Spence, Nesbit and Jenifer.
large flag was presented recently to
the Seat Pleasant school by the Junior Or
der of United American Mechanics of
Thomas Jefferson Council, No. Il, of Wash
iugton, d. c.
Evening star., 1898-10-24
Hotel Arrivals.

Arlington-B. A. Quaritch. London. Eng
X l.. Stephenson. San Francisco. Cal: e
NJ. Lake. Cafada; G. b. Morse. ST Louis
Johnson-S. n. Freeman. Boston: c. T
burkhardt, Adrian, Mich; J. p. Hall. New
YORK; ID Is. Williams. Charlestown W. Va.
Metropolitan-E. ID. Klein. New York: ".
A Murray Williamsport, Pa: L. Rockwell.
Merld"n. Conn: A. f. Dickerman. Chicago.
Naional-E. A. Robertson Norfolk. Va.
A. +. Smith, Florence. Ala. J. b. Long.
man, Nashville, Tenn; r. J. Wilson, Chi
Raleigh-H. ID. Kiger. Chicago; O. r.
FORD New York. ]. +. Cathell. Des Moines.
iowa; W. c. Baker. Cleveland
Regent-W. Crane Buffalo: A T Van
Epps, New York: K. W. Phillips Baltimore,
Riggs-B. o. Conuor. New York: Z. $.
IMcFarland, Chicago: W. E. Rayson. Sa-
lem, Mass; +. ID. Williams Boston
Shoreham-W. B. Cowles, Cleveland Ohio:
/. Block. Macon. Ga: c. r. Wheeler. Chi
Cago; q. o. Ellis, Detroit.
Willard 's-W. Hull, Brooklyn, y. Y: J.
+. Everett San Francisco Cal: F. A. RAY
mond, Boston; r. Crane. Philadelphia.
Wellington-F. c. Herring New York: NJ
=. Nes5tt Philadelphia; G. W. johnson,
Boston.
Evening star., 1898-10-24
CHANGE In DETECTIVE CORPS.
Inspector MattinSiy's Retirement Not
Due to Friction

For several days past rumors have been
current that there would be change in
the head of the detective force Inspector
Mattingly retiring. The facts in the case
are that Mr.. Mattingly has asked for a
transfer to the lieutenantcy of a precinct,
which is corresponding rank to that of
the office ne now holds. AS to whether the
request will be granted by those in control
of the matter the future alone will develop.
There is at present no vacancy in the list
of lieutenants nor is any likely to occur.
Rumors have been circulated that Lieu
tenants Gessford and Kelly would be placed
on the retired list in the near future but
1t can be stated on high authority that no
such action has even been considered by
those who will deal with the subject.
The report that Major Sylvester and In
spector Mattingly are not on friendly terms
was today denied by both of those named,
Major Sylvester saying that he and the
inspector had been friends for sixteen years
and he expected these relations to con-
tinue for the future.
According TO those who are competent
to speak of the matter, there is no proba-
bility that there will be any change in the
head of the force for many months TO
cCme, Commissioner Wight said there is
no necessity for a change, and while il is
possible that Congress will be asked TO
appropriate a sufficient sum to increase the
pay Of the inspector as to make the Of
flee more attractive, so far rs the salary is
concerned ii is unlikely that any change
of that sort could be made effective before
July l of next year.
Evening star., 1898-10-24
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-Francis V. A. Brown and c. Es.
telle Hayes; Edward NJ. Wev Of Richmond,
Va, and Lille p. Byrd of this city: Jamet
+. Rodigan and Harriet A. Denney; Joseph
X. Hunt and Adella Highfeld: Harry ID.
Tryon Of this city and Hattie 4. Fatzer Of
Sudley Springs, Va.
Colored-AlcXandar NJ. Allen and Maria
+. Nelson; George F. Gordon and Christina
A Marshall, George Smith and Bette
Davis; Joseph Butler and Isabella Gaines:
Edward Mack Of Chesterville. Va. and Lot
tie Brown Of this city; Charles Atkins and
Louisa McCIoines
Evening star., 1898-10-24
An Old Offender.

James Gray, colored, an old offender
against the laws forbidding the taking of
other peoples goods, was arrested by Po-
liceman Barry and Special Officer elliott
last night and locked up. He was arrested
in house near Vermont avenue and 18th
street, where female friend had him hid
den under table
There were two charges of theft preferred
against him in the Police Court today. In
one case involving the theft OF some dress
goods he pleaded guilty and was given sixty
days In jail. Another case, in which the
theft of piece Of meat was charged, was
continued.
Evening star., 1898-10-24
Democrats at Blndensburg.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
HYAT'TSVILLE Md October % 1SG

Special correspondence VI Iue LfeuluS Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Nd, October "a, 1898.
A largely attended democratic mass meet
ing was held Saturday night in the pavilion
adjoining the Pan Electric House in Bla-
densburg. Besides the speakers of the
evening there were many prominent local
politicians present. The meeting was held
under the auspices of the Bladensburg
Democratic Club, and was called to order
by Benjamin Stephens. president of the
club and Enos Ray. sr.. was chosen
chairman. The speakers of the evening
were Robinson White, Capt. w. A Bart
lett, j. H. Ralston, w. Brooke Hunter
Enos Ray and VIM. McCabe.
Evening star., 1898-10-24
Col. Harries at Home.

Col. Geo. Fl. Harries of the 1st District of
Columbia Volunteer Infantry returned to
late Saturday night. General
Harries was at Asheviiie, n. C, several
weeks seriously i'll of fever contracted in
Cuba. His condition today is much i'm
proved, but visitors are not permitted to
see him, as absolute rest and quiet are
necessary for Improvement in his case
Evening star., 1898-10-24
DEATH OF MRS. GREGORY.
widow of Col. James r. Gregory o
Sberidan's staff

Mrs. James +. Gregory one Of Washing
TONS former society leaders. died AT her
nome here this morning at half-past q She
was the wife If the late Col. James +
gregory a member Of General Sheridan's
stan, and the inventor of the cipher code
OF the Signal Corps which is now used in
the army. Her father. Rev. DIR. Charles
Mlhngerode, was, during the civil war
ShHracter1zed as the rebel preacher" he
ndsins peen the rector of ST. Pauls Episco-
pal Church at Richmond and the nastor "a
JeHerson Davis and Gen. Robert e Lee o.
the confederacy.
Mrs. Gregorys remains Will be buried
alongslde those Of her husband at Arling.
ton. The arrange ements for the fuusr,l
nave not yet been completed.
Evening star., 1898-10-24
Wants Quickly Filled

AT this season, when so many are seek
ing situations, and. on the other hand so
many seeking employees, it is of interest
to know that advertisements under the
classifcations Wanted Help and Wanted
Situations are inserted in The Star at a
charge of 10 cents for fifteen words.
Evening star., 1898-10-24
n ~ II
The Tale of a Sale With a
Plot.

And why not Stories have plots, and sales the stories of
stores don The tale telling this week that has been told
dredyes thousand times. But been related
vvdness, The
the The bu little changed The atmosphere
different But how differently has been worked up! The
mastery strokes mercantile plain page-te
hrance trained intellect npegnae
old old wholesalers the retailers
volume rather than single tale. 1t of makers whose
fnanCicring nsCaed OF mddlemen whose Judgment faulty
pressed by obligations; agents under orders
and mills trembling the brink OF death
The preface is finished. Now tell the
Evening star., 1898-10-24
Lansburgh 6 Bro.
LIN INGS.

What better authority do YOU want
than the dressmakers' wordo
The best dressmakers agree that
our stock of Innings is the best in
Washington. They recommend
them 10 their customers.
Every woman can have perfect
fitting dresses by using our Innings
at price within the reach of all.
Evening star., 1898-10-24
Situations Secured.

Many situations are secured through the
want advertisements in The Star. The cost
is but tritiing. Fifteen cents pays for fifteen
words.
Evening star., 1898-10-24
We're Bristlimg With Silk Leaders.

AIL-SILK BLACK SATIN DUCHESSE. AL
MOST NS HEAVY AS \ COSTLY RROCADE.
FINI$HED NTH \ DEEP GLOSSY EFFECT
THAT TELLS OF TRIUMPHANT WEAV-
ING ACHIEVEMENTS. IT'LL WEAR BETTER
THAN \ SCORE OF STRONGER LOOKING FAR
RIOS. IT'S \ SILK THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN
Ga. HAD YnU RnUGIIT IT DURING THE
PAST WEEK. 1T PERCHES IT
SELF At THE Top OF THE
FILE WHEN WE OFFER 1T As NQDC
orr LEADER AT............. Se
21-INrH TTI-CORD CRYSTAL AN EFFECT
WHICH, THE FASHION JOURNALS HAVE
IEEN LAIDING TO THE SKIES. THE MO-
pi$fES ARE HITTING IT To EVERY TOS-
SIEIE Use \ PT.AIN FABRIC
IN PFAUTIFJ'L COLORS. WORTH
sac. At TIE LEAST. \ CROWD SWC
EEINGER FOR TUESDAY At. " = W o
\ GROI-P OF NOVELTY TAFFETAS. TOO
VARIED IN DESIGN AND SHADE TO CATA-
LotiUE THE EFFECTS. THERE ARE STRIPES
AND ALI. SORTS or CHECKS AND REAITIFTI.
SOFT BLENDED cMBEES. YOU'LL SEE SOME
CLEVER CONTRAST OF COLOR AND
NOJ IL GET AN EXOf- ISTTE
WEAVE. SILKS WORTH s5c.. SOC. MWC
AND 81. TICK AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. W - ~ o
Evening star., 1898-10-24

FIRST QUALITY sATINE FINISH BLACK
PACK TIGt RED WAIST LINING SEE- A~
ENTII STREET TEiCE ;.Uc. Ot K PRICE. VIZ
- INCu GUARANTEED FRENCH SHRINK
HAII1IbTH SEVENTH ; I Il f |2GDC
PRICE :Hr ORR PRICE -.-----.-..--.- S1~s
aG-INCH SpFT SILk FINISH PERCAIINE.
Just IIkE TAFFETA SEVENTH \ Ar-
STREET EEICE- - Orr PRICE. u@'
SILK FINISH 1FAI.E~t'ENT AND OMBRE
STlIriI LINLX,S M. ,.I> SEyENTH STREET lAC.
NLL-WOOI NlUEEFN. GOOD WIDTH AND The
SANE QUALITY THAT THE SEVENTH
STREET SG!i Sfol;E SOLD At 4'e OUR Sic.
Evening star., 1898-10-24

THE NEXT PIECE OF SILK THAT WE'VE
SPECIALIZED ON Is DIRECT NIPOR-
TAT1ON. WHICH Is WORTH EXACTLY 81 20 a
YARD. THE WHOLESALERS CALI. IT ''GIACE
FRIFZE." 1T Is \ DOI'BLE-WARP TAFFETA
WITH TWO SHARPLY CONTRASTED COIoaS
AND ONE COLOR WEFT. ALTHOUGH THERE
ARE RESALiT Bt'f THREE SHADES EVERI
MOVEMENT SEEMS TO PRODUCE \ DOZEN NEW
CHAMELE0N-LIKE EFFECTS. TOMORROW.
AND TOMORROW ONLY. WE'LL 7E
CUT BELOW COST, AND LEAD HSC
OUT WITH THESE TAFFETAS At. wv
12 VERY SWAGGER NOVELTY wEAvES CAME
IN LAST WEEK TO REINFORCE OUR HAND
SOME LINE OF PEKING STRIPED MOIRES
THE NEW EFFECTS INCLUDE COMBINATIONS
OF MILITARY BLUE AND GARNET AND HUN
1ER'S GREEN AND GOLDEN BROWN, WITH
1LACK SATIN STRIPES TO BRING
FORTH THEIR BEAUTY. If 1T On
WERE ANY OTHER DAY But TUES SWG
DAY WE'D SAY s.. %. AS \ LEADER W So
WE'VE RESERVED THE ACE TILL EVERY
OTHER TRICK WAS PLAYED AND NOW FOR
THE TRIMPING LEADER OF THIS EXCITING
GAME OF BARGAIN. TUESDAYS CUSTOMERS
WILL BE OF FFRED OtR USUAL. 81 25 BLACK
TAFFETA At TREMENDOUS REDUCTION.
THIS GOODS Is TEICk AND HEAVY. AND HAS
SHARP AND PRONOU need RI STLE. IT'S
81 WIDE THAT HALF THE USUAL QUANTITY
WILL DO FOR A WAIST OR \ SKIRT OR \
DRESS MADE FROM TREBLY- Om
TN ISTED STRANDS JUST FOR SUC
TOMORROW. REMEMBER. A.. W So
Evening star., 1898-10-24

36iNCH FINE TWIILED SILICA. IN BLACK
AHl' hHIIr 'ni1pkS. SEyENTH STREET 72/c
REST QUALITY KID FINISH CAMBRIc. IN
LICK AND ALL COLORS. SEVENTH H.,
STREET PRICE sc. OUR PRICE. ~.
AI1~l1NEN BLACK CANVAS. STIFF AND
HEAVY. SEVENTH STREET PRICE m2/,
l6c. DIR PRICE F................ ,$aNLSs
Inch Fest IMPORTED HAIRCIGTH. SEW
ENli STREET PRICE 4Jc DIR ON,
/ mn . oV O'So
BEST QUALITY 3G-INCH SOFT SILK FINISH
MutRE Eltt'ai1NE. IN BLACK AND COl.OliS
ffi5E rifFi; SHEET PRICE '2'.r ORR 8Ac.
Evening star., 1898-10-24

IF YOUR COMPLAINT Is WANT OF APPETITE
try half wine glass of ANGOSTURA RIrTERS
half an hour before dinner. Beware of counter
fets, Ask for the genuine article, manufac ctired
by DR.. j. G. r. Siegert K Sons. oc2I
Evening star., 1898-10-24

.DiGtiS. TN Friday. October 81 lSas at moon
VINCENT SHERIDAN. youngest son of +
Jerome and Mary B. Diggs, aged four years an
three months.
iDternenf private
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-02-22
The Evening Fan.

1t isn't the thing to wear an evening
fan Oh a gold chain any more. 1t should
be worn Oh string of imitation pearls,
if you cannot afford the real thing, and
few can, since the correct length for the
string is seven feet. If wealthy woman
wears one of these ornaments, it is i'm
possible to tell that the jewels are bogus,
or at least that's what the shopkeepers
say. The mock pearls are certainly per-
feet enough and pretty enough to make
the worst wounded oyster in the waters
ashamed of the pearl with which he
mends his shell. It is also the style to
wear these strings wound round and
round the neck, dog collar fashion, Ell
Their with high neck gowns or full dress
waists. The prices vary from So. so a
string to $25.-New York Letter,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-02-22
Certainly Complimentary.

"John, - said Mrs. Harkins, II heard
a nice compliment for you today
Mr.. Harkins put his paper down,
twisted up the ends of his mustache,
looked pleased and said:
"Well, that's nothing so remarkable.
receive compliments nearly every
day."
Mrs. Harkins went on slipping her
tea, and her husband waited for her to
resume. Finally he said:
"Well, why don't you tell me what
it was? Who was it that complimented
me?''
ooh, you couldn' guess in week!'
"Mrs. Deering?' he ventured.
"No.'
''Not Bessie Fallington?" he rather
eagerly suggested.
'No.'
ooh, we'll, of course, if there's any
secret about it don't care to hear what
it is or who said it!''
'There isn't any secret about it."
Mrs. Harkins sweetly replied. "Mr.
Hannaford told me that every time be
and met he became more thoroughly
convinced that you were man of ex-
cellent taste.'
John Harkins then showed his hands
down in his pockets and walked outside
to think it over.-London Tit-Bits.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-02-22
Not to Be CAUGHT.

A we'll known Norfolk squire was Ia:
menting the increase Of poaching to his:
keeper, who mentioned one Richards as;
the most notorious poacher of the neigh !:
borhood. Soon after the squire hap |:
pened to meet this Richards, who as:
serted that he could get game whenever:
he wanted it, keepers or no keepers.
This annoyed the squire, who said
"Well, if you bring me hare tomor.
row off my own estate I'll give you a
guinea for it.
"What! An you J. P.?''
"Oh, that'll be all right!''
"Well, then, done, STRIP
Next day the grinning poacher arrived
and was shown into the study.
"Well have you got him?''
For answer he opened the sack, out
Of which jumped a fine hare, which
rushed wildly round the room, seeking
to escape.
"Why, haven't you killed it?' yelled
the indignant squire.
mo, sir,'' said the poacher, with a
grin. Il have no license. ''-Nuggets.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-02-22
He Won the Bet.

II want pair of ladies' kid gloves, -
SAID the sad looking young man.
Eyes, said the elongated haberdash
cry clerk, with show of wit. "Not
for your sister, of course?'
The sad looking young man blushed
painfully. i
"N-no," he said slowly. Its for
for-for a party. IL want to win al
"You want to win bet?'' said the
clerk inquiringly. "You don't look like
person that would gamble"
"Thanks,' said the sad young man.
Ell don't g gamble as rule. Ig-guess
I won't g-gamble any more. You see,
this here OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of
tempted me to bet. I DIDN'T see how Il
can afford to lose. If l-lose. I'll be
out more than if won.''
"Of course you WILL" said the clerk
alphabetically.
''B-but if I win I'll be out anyway:
said the sad one.
CHOW you're talking in bunches,"
said the clerk, by this time we'll inter-
ested. Elbows that?''
-well,' suffered the sad young
man, "It-it's the only w-way I c-can
figure it, She-she m-made the bet
She s-said she wouldn't c-care if she
lost, but s-she'd m-make u fun beta
fun bet she called it-th- that wouldn't
buy pair of gloves flor her. $3.50 I
win the bet. See?'
And she gets the gloves" said the
clerk. "No. 6B: Yes. Tan or purple?"
New York Journal.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-02-22
The WONDERS OF SCIENCE,
Lung Troubles and Consumption Can
Be Cured.
An Eminent New York Chemist aud Scien
fist Makes Free Offer to
Our Readers.

The distinguished chemist, T. A.
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trating his discovery of a reliable cure
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His New Scientific Treatment" has
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ity to donate a trial of his infallible
cure. 80. =,
Science daHy develops new wonders,
and this great chemist, daily expert
meuting for years, has produced re-
suits as beneficial to humanity as can
be claimed by any m dern genius His
assertion that lung troubles and con-
sumpti on are durable in any climate is
proven by Heartfelt letters of graft
tude," filed in his American and Euro
pean laboratories in thousands from
those cured in all parts of the world.
The dread consumption, uninterrupt-
ed, means speedy and certain death.
Simply write to T. A. Slocum, M. c.,
90 Pine street, New York, giving post
Office and express address, and the free
medicine will;-be promptly sent direct
from his laboratory. ..s . >s:=SS"s
Sufferers should take instant advan-
tage Of hhis generous proposition.
Please tell the doctor that you saw
18th in the Willmar Tribune,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-02-22

Say, friend! that's a bad cough
you've got. Possibly your last cold
has not entirely left you, and you
should see to it that you use Moss
berg's Cough Remedy in time to FORTH
fly your lungs against the chilling
blasts Of the early winter. Perhaps
that's not cold you've got, but at
any rate if you feel one coming on
you should try Mossberg's Cough
Remedy before you find yourself in the
grip OF hacking cough that will
stand by you all winter. g.
- A. E.: MOSSBERG,
Manufacturing Druggist,
WlIlmar, MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-02-22

The latest reports regarding
the blowing up of the United
States warship, MAINE in Ha-
vana harbor seem to indicate
that the explosion came from
without. Should the investiga-
ton prove this true, it is said
that President Mckinley will de:
mand an indemnity of $13,0OO,-
600 and proceed to enforce the
claim. The war and navy de.
partments are preparing for an
emergency.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-02-22
TUESDAY, FEB. 22ND, 1898.
THE CONFERENCE.

A representative gathering of
peoples party men met at Mime
apo]is last Wednesday to discuss
party policies, The question up
permost in most minds was that
of fusion or anti.fusion, but nev-
ertheless this was the subject
least discussed at the executive
meeting of the committee. The
fusion issue resolved into the
question of an early or late state
convention. A late date was sup
posed to be favorable to the fu-
sionists, while the anti-fusionists
demanded by their resolution a
date not later than May 10Th.
The state committee decided to
call the convention about June
18th, and this date seemed to be
satisfactory to both factions.
While we found some of the mem
bers of the different committees
assembled who we're ultra
mid-roaders, we believe a large
majority were in favor of honor
able co operation with the other
reform forces, with the under
standing that the peoples party
organization was to be maintained
distinct from the other parties of
the alliance. The able address
SEES by Senator Butler and Gen.
Weaver at the Exposition hall
in the evening made this latter
position very clear. The BAN
quet at Harmonic hall was d ver-
liable love feast. Every seat was
taken and the speeches were
good.
The Seventh Congressional
District committee met during
the afternoon, nearly every
county being represented. 1t
was decided to call the congress-
ional vention to convene at
Crookston before July 1st, the
representation to be one delegate
at large for each county and one
delegate. for each 200 votes or
major fraction thereof cast for
John Lind in 1896.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-02-22
Bees and Pigeons Race.

A curious sporting event recently
took place in Belgium. Bees and hom.
ing pigeons were released between
Hamm and Rhynern. The two towns
are an hour apart, and the bet was that
IL bees would beat 10 pigeons in max
ing the distance. -Four drones and eight
working bees were we'll powdered with
flour and released at the same instant
with the pigeons at Rhynern. A drone
reached home four seconds in advance
Of the first pigeon, the three other
drones and one, pigeon came in neck
and neck, according to the judges, and
the eight working bees came in lust q
triie ahead Of the ten pigeons.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-02-22
From DR.. Johnson.

Editor Willmar Tribunc:
Every populist remembers with more
or less modification how by hook or
crook our state convention came after
the democratic state convention in 1896
and we were left to endorse the demo-
cratic nominees and loose the legal
standing of our party Or be responsible
for the failure of cooperation. At
the mass meeting of populists at ST..
Paul, Jan. 4th, 1898, a committee of
q, 3 from each congressional, was APP
pointed to take steps to have the state
convention called in due time. Fortu-
nately, or otherwise, I was chosen
chairman of that committee. called
meeting Jan. % for organization of
the committee. This it appears scared
the state central committee, and chair
man Gibbs called committee meeting
for Feb. Is. But strange to say in the
call no mention was made of calling
a state convention. At the meeting of
our committee. Jan. 70, it was decided
to adjourn our session to Feb. Is at
the Brunwick Hotel, Minneapolis, and
there await the action f>the state CEN
trail committee. Our committee also
informed the state central committee
officially, that if it did not Call Il con-
vention in reasonable time and at a
time convenient for the farmers of the
state to attend, then our committee
would call such a convention before it
adjourned. That was strong medicine,
of course, but it worked like charm
1t threw the fusionists, democrats J
who wanted the convention in Septem-
Der into confusion and dismay. And
then it was that Rrof.'. Dobbyn, Lynch
& Co. sent for Senator Butler, Elk,
U. S. Dubois, of Idaho, Gen. Weaver,
and in fact all the big gums OF fusion
that they could get here, to come here
and intimidate the state central com
mittee in favor of their late or Joint
convention. We are glad to say that
Senator BUTLER proved himself to be
q TRUE blue populist and in fact de:
clared himself a middle-of- the-roader
to Mr.. Qwenshimself in the hearing OF
several gentlemen, and heartily SEQ
onded the program of the. so-calred
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-02-22

DR.. Johnson's report of the
populist meeting at Minneapolis
appears in another column: We
are sorry that we cannot agree
with the Doctor in this matter:
His position appears a desperate
one to us. However, the TR1B-
UNE is I. tribune of the people
and all are welcome to air their
views therein.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-02-22

The Great Northern has made big
cut in it's coast rates as a result of the
sharp competition between the different
roads in the Klondike rush. First
class tickets to Seattle and Tacoma,
WASH, Vancouver and Victoria, B.
c., can now be purchased for $25,
while second class tickets are sold for
$40. -