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Evening star., 1899-04-18
AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY.
Its SeSenfy-FOurth Anniversary Meet
ing Held Inst Evening.

The seventy-fourth anniversary of the
American Tract Society was observed
by meeting held Sunday evening in
the First Congregational Church 10th
and G streets The field secretary,
Rev Judson Swift gave an account
Of the work of the society. He said
that the total number of periodicals printed
during the year amounted to about SO6-
0oo. and the total number of monthijes
since the oegirniug of issue to 2f3oo0O GOO
The society publishes the Gospel Truth in
i53 languages and dialects. The society.
said Rev Swift. is an ally to all Christian
Churches. Its work is interdenominationai
and thoroughly evangelical. 1t precedes
ana supplements church evangelism. II
prints both at home and abroad and gives
aid to foreign mission stations. Through
in the sparsely settled rural districts and
densely populated wards of cities
The address of the evening was delivered
by Cen Thomas ]. Morgan, formerly COM
missioner of Indian affairs and low cor
responding secretary of the Baptist Home
Missionary Society. He has recently been
IN Cuha and gave an account of his observa-
tions while in that island. He spoke of the
rich material resources of the island and
said " was capable OF supporting a much
larger population than Is there at present
In regard TO the religious conditions he
said the people were ready and willing to
receive the missionaries. While the Cath
oiic Chureh had been the dominant denom-
nation, yet the people had largely become
aienated from that church. He stated that
Evening star., 1899-04-18

in one place a Catholic church that a,.d
been deserted by its people was offered ia
the tract society if it would come to thai
place to preach the Gospel of the Protestant
religion. Under such conditions the sneaker
thought that it was perfectly legitimate for
the tract society to go into the island to
establish churches and schools, to send
Protestant missionaries there and to take
the place of emptiness left in the hearts Of
the people.
For many years the Spanish had ruled for
the benefit of Spain. the one idea of the
rulers being absolute subsection. The people
nave grown up under the spirit of RESTLESS
ness, and with the desire for freedom. II
was Gen. Morgan's impression that the best
fhing possible was for this government To
retain control in Cuba until there had been
set before them a new idea; to show them
that bigger methods actuated public officers
than to rule for revenue alone
Evening star., 1899-04-18
TO IMPROVE GENEVA RULES.
Ambassador Whites Views of Polio,
at Peace Conference,

A dispatch from Berlin says: AL
though the United States ambassador
here, Andrew d. White, has. not re-
ceived formal instructions on the SUBJ
ject, the officials of the embassy sup
pose the American commission who will
represents the United States at The Hague
peace conference Will carefully abstain
from mixing in purely European questions
They will take an earnest part, however,
in the discussion of the application of arbi-
tration and improvements In the Geneva
rules for the protection of field hospitals
and that they win urge the principles the
United States advanced at the Paris con-
ference of 1855. coupling unaninity as to
beiiigerent non-confraband property seiz-
ure on the high seas with a pledge to alb
stain from privateerings This the powers
then refused to adopt, but they may now
be willing to consider Il.
Evening star., 1899-04-18
MARYLAND POLITICS.
warm Contests Probable I'm Prince
Georges County.
special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.

special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
HfATTSVILLE. Md, April IL. 1899
The republicans of Prince George county
are entering upon a contest for places on
the county ticket and the coming prI-
marles. IL is believed, will witness a bitter
tactionai Tight Capt. VIM. M Patten Of
Laurel district has announced his candi-
dacy for the nomination for county treas
urer, the most lucrative Office in the county
MI. Luther p. Brashers. president of the
Nansviie Farmers Club. Is likely to- be
nominated for county commissioner. Mr.
a M Bond of Laurel is being spoken of
for the legislature, and Mr.. Jas. p 1s,irIs1,
OF the same place is regarded as assured 81
the nomination for states attorney.
On the democratic side the primaries and
county convention promises to be equally
80 % ,Iiteresung as those of the republicans.
WIN large number of Candidates IN fhe
field. AZ u"
Evening star., 1899-04-18
OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY.
William 4. Davis Dies of stomach
Dfsease-Other Items

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE. Md. April IL 1899.
William A. Davis, lifelong resident of
this town, died here at an early hour yes
terday morning. aged 81 years. He had
been in failing health for long time, but
was able to get about until about ten days
ago. Death was the result of an affection
of the stomach. A widow and three grown
children, Miss Lille and Joseph Davis of
this town and William z. Davis of WASH
ington, survive him. Deceased was a BROTH
er of Joshua and Thomas A. Davis of
Washington and Charles A. Davis and Mrs.
William II. Rabbit of this county
Mr.. Davis was an ex-confederate soldier
He served through nearly the entire civil
war. first in the 1st Virginia Infantry and
later in the Baltimore Light Artillery He
was taken prisoner in West Virginia and was
for several months confined in the prison
at Camp Chase. Ohio. AT the time of his
death Mr.. Davis was member of Ridgeley
Brown Camp of Confederate Veterans of
this county
The funeral Of Mr.. John F. Byers. who
Evening star., 1899-04-18
Political Conditions in Cuba.

Turning to the political aspect of condi-
tions in Cuba, Father Doyle said: "Annexa-
ton will surely come. The people want it.
1t is the only safeguard of a stable gov
ernment. If the strong military arm OF
the American government were withdrawn
today. tomorrow there would be a mild
form of anarchy The property owners do
not want to trust their interests to the
uncertainty of a government which may be
thrown out by the breath Of a revolution.
Cuba is rich in natural resources. but is
richer still in the boundiess hope of the
future. She is a rich quarry of untold
wealth. In the point of view of agriculture
there is nothing that can be grown in a
warm climate that will not flourish there.
The crops are stumbling over themselves
to get out of the ground. The people do
not begin to know what the ground can
produce. In Spanish times nothing was
permitted to grow there that would thrive
in Spain. Cuba wants first the assurance
OF stable government; second, plenty OF
capital, and, third, immigration. The blood
of the people must be renewed by infusion
OF the strong, virile energies of otner
races. When the island is thoroughly
cleaned up there will be no danger OF
feyerS''
Evening star., 1899-04-18
A Monument of Unity.

10 the Editor Of The Evening Star:
believe the time has come for. the sol.
diers of the north and south their fr;s0a.
and all others who re3oics in uns,v a,9S
universal patriotism. to unite IN the erec-
ton at the capital OF the nation OF a monu-
ment of unity, showing, in life size n
cordiai and friendly meeting of Gen. II 8
Srant ana Gen. Robert Z. Lee.
IL meets with general approvai farnaai
steps may be taken 10 put the matter on
LOOT. DOW McCLAIN,
April Is. lss9 '.-
Evening star., 1899-04-18
the necessary steps to See that the law i,

tne hecesSafy Steps 10 see that the law d
enforced.
Workers, Local Union, No. 136, of Taftville
Conn. which is affiliated with the Ameri-
can Federation of LahAr. salling attention
to the status of their aEairS
The secretary was also Instructed to COM
municate with the United States industrial
commission and request that those of the
trades who are employed by the govern
rnent be heard by the commission.
Evening star., 1899-04-18

Perfy's Toothsehe Wax relieves that
ssning to"th- De sure it 10 Perry's. All druggists
Evening star., 1899-04-18
Father Doyle Gives His Views of
Cuba's Future.
PRESIDENT 10 SIT FOR ARTIST
Society Leaves for the Country to
Play Golf.
rILDEN ESTATE FOR SALE
Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. April IL. 1899.
The Rev. Alexander p. Doyle of the
Paulst Fathers has Just returned to this
city, after a fortnight's visit to Cuba. where
he went for the purpose of studying the
political conditions on that island. In
speaking of his visit, Father Doyle says:
Il was rather favorably impressed with
what I saw. The question of church prop
erty very largely solves itself. - For the
churches belong to the people who build
them. Moreover, there was clause in
serted in the concordat that was drawn
up between the holy see and the Spanish
government whereby it was stipulated that
if the government should ever reiinquish
possession of the property It would revert
to the holy see.
Earnest efforts are being made to meet
the new order of things. At the Jesuit
Church there is a Father OSullivan, and
he speaks English with good, round ac-
cent. Father Christobal, one of the most
influential eccleSiastics in Havana, is a
good English scholar The Carmelites Will
send one of their ablest young men to
the states this summer to learn our Ian
guage, while the Augustinians of Philadei-
phia have sent a bright young man, Father
Jones, to conduct the English speaking
church.
Evening star., 1899-04-18
Local Penssons.

Pensions have been issued to the fol-
lowing residents OF the District of colurn.
bia Henry ID. Hall. 90; John w. Little
xis-5o. Thomas Herbert. $40; Noble Perry
Increase. 81 to S12: Arthur Mccurdy. In
crease. si2 TO SlT; Sarah ]. Franklin. Sl2
Evening star., 1899-04-18

Inc sale is the outcome of suit in uartt-
ton brought in behalf of the Ti,den heirs.
and several parcels of city property will
be put under the hammer at the same time.
MT. Tlldens city residence, No. IA Gra-
mercy park this city, will be sold at about
the same time
Greystone today is still one of the hand
soonest estates on the Hudson river. Sit
uated just below Yonkers it stands on
natural knoll, $50 feet above the river. The
view from the piazza covers many miles in
every direction. The house, which is built
OF gray stone, with turrets and gables
stands out as a landmark. 1t is surrounded
by sixty acres of lawn, and six natural ter.
races make the descent to the river hank
easy farm of ninety acres is included
in the estate. Directly in front of the hons
STANDS an old oak tree, which has been
called Tor many years the 'Tilden Oak"
beheath It's Wide-spreading branches many
conferences which affected a nation have
Deen held. Mr.. Tilden purchased Greystone
IN 1873 and lived there until his death.
Idle Hour to Be Rebuilt,
Idle Hour, the beautiful country home of
William K. Vanderbilt, which burned to the
ground, will be rebuilt, according to VIII
liam K. Vanderbilt, jr., who was in the
house the night it was destroyed He does
not know just when under what condi-
tions this will be done. however. 1t is hard
~ expected that work will be started until
June or July, when Mr.. Vanderbilt who is
now abroad, is expected to return here.
quite surprise is in store for the MANY
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Antonio de Nayar
ro, who sail from England on April IL To
pay long-promised visit to this country.
Mrs. de Navarro was Mary Anderson, the
actress.
Evening star., 1899-04-18
President to Sit for Picture.

NJ. Theobald Chartran has gone to WASH
ington, where President Mckinley is to sit
for him in connection with a picture which
M. Chartran is to paint representing the
signing of the Spanish-American protocol.
All the persons who took part in that in
teresting event will be depicted life size,
and ali of them, with the exception of
President Mckinley and former Secretary
Day, have alread posed for NJ. Chartran.
These include III. Jules Cambon, the French
ambassador; NJ. Thiebaut, the secretary of
the French embassy, and Messrs. Moore,
Adee and Crider of the State Department.
Former Secretary Day will also sit for NJ.
Chartran during the latter'S stay in Wash
ington The picture will be completed in
Paris this summer, and will be first eX-
hibited in New York on NJ. Chartrans re-
turn in the autumn.
Evening star., 1899-04-18
Society Goes in for Golf.


The passenger lists of the outgoing At
lantic liners and the telegraph and mail
news from Newport and Southampton tell
ing of numbers of men and women in out
ing costumes, with golf bags or bicycles,
tell the story of present conditions in the
New York society word. The sudden ar
rival of spring, or really early summer
weather. following the phenomenally cold
and dreary March and early April weeks,
has made men and women of wealth and
leisure so long for country air and scenes
and sports that the town can hold them
no longer. 1t is idle to speculate any fur
ther on the chances of a spring season, for
whatever there was to be of a spring sea-
son has passed. Another fortnight and the
owners or lessees of country houses in al
the suburbs, and even at Newport, South
ampton, Seabright and other compare
lively near resorts, will have for the most
part departed to occupy these homes for
the long summer months, while those who
wish to be here during the watering-place
season, but are anxious TO enjoy a Euro
pean trip, are sailing on every good boat
or have arranged to sail at an early day.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-04-13
Register.

have You registered: the electric
hght and water company Of Carson
who have been pulling down over $500
a month Of the tax payers money are
ulSgt9ted with the present Board of
rHo'ees because they cut down the
ne"'leSt source Of the city's expense
by reducing on light and water. The
monoPoIies of Carson are determined
to down the OLD Board, and are filling
up the register list to do it. Donf
lalI to register and give the combine \
oa'tle at the polls next month.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-04-13
DESTROYED cv Firp.

Ne" lofy, April H. Wm.k. Van
derbuts country house, Idle Hour.at
oakdale' L. l., was totally destroyed
oy IRE tins morning. W. K. Wander
out, Jr,, and his bride, formerly Miss
'"sIhla falr, = occupying the
house The fire is believed to have Or
sIn"ted IN the cellar a~ccidently. It
orokeo ont at Pas A.. NJ. and in An bon,
me main structure with all its furnish
ngs was entirely destroyed.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-04-13
ESTRAY NOTICE

broke INT" the subscribers premises
April Eth, 1899, five head OF young took.
mostly black and white.
The owner can have the same by call
ing at 'Ae premises, paying for keep of
'"'''e' "F"ken gate, chain and paddock,
ana legal rates f. ;his advertisement.
SAM DAVIS.
H".>tejR Ranch, April u. Is.u
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-04-13

F10F7llNG NClTED BY A GERMAN
SPECIAL re- APPEALI

ArlN' SAMOA. April l, 1899. Nia. Auckland,
n: H. April I2l-Terribl fighting took place todav
VII" Ii combined forces Of the American and British
the two cruisers, and while MAKING v,r>... ,f -.
ground on patrol, the forces were attacked from am
o"Sh by the followers of Aiataafa, the ground on which
ne attack took place was owned by German planter
%Ao' IT IS claimed, melted the uprising. As soon as
me nflnS began the forces Of the Americans, and
"'',Sh combined, but were forced to retreat to the
beach. 'N
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-04-13

Il Emporium made to order hov's
suits VIII be sold for cash only at show
window prices.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-04-13

cn'tieH bond, in fashionable tint..
marcus Wards royal Irish linen: Hurl-
'"i's court of England, Egyptian wove.
"'l''ig paper and envelopes, papetries.
In variety just in stock. at Davis & Far
rer's.
amer Fountain pens, writing, bust
ness ana school tablets, typewriter paper
Ia'p'ns anu Other supplies; agency for
n"t'efick's patterns, at Davis and Far
rer'S.
White shirt waists at Miss Tavlor,s
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-04-13
Notice to Voters of Carson C,,,,

h time for the registrations Of
names Of The qualified electors Of Car
80" Olty' prior to the Munici pal eJect-
to be held on the first Monday of
May, A. d, 1899. will expire a, sfx
CLOCK +, N, on the 10th day Of April,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-04-13

Inc papers Of San Francisco also 3.-fr,
tf&e illustrations or the game.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-04-13

hlte shirt waists at Miss Taylor,s
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-04-13
How They ID It

y" victory "f tn" y",iuI lady basket
TT r'"r''- 90 ~" ~EHiyer~itv over the
''"'l'"f' -"'- j. c.. .'","rihed in the
iexHtnj..~
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-24
In Clden Times

People over looked the Importance
Of permanently benz ficial effects
and were satisfied with transient
action; but now that it is general
ly known that Syrup Of Figs Will
permanently overcome habltual
constipation, WelI-informed peo-
pie Will not buy other ]aXatives,
which act for q time, but finally
injure the system. Buy the
genuine. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrug Co..
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-24
Red Hot From the Gun

Was the ball that hit 6. b.
Steadman of Newark, Mich, in
the Civil War. 1t caused horri-
BILE Ulcers that no treatment
helped for 20 years. Then Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured him.
Cures Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Boils,
Felons. Corns, Skin Eruptlons.
Best Pile cure on earth. 20 cts.
a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by Garrett & Gerig, druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-24
Mrs. MartinOt's Bakery

Bakes daily, lady fingers, mac
caronl and fruit cake and all
other varieties cf this tooth
some food.
The excellency Of her product
IS such that her sales during the
past SIX months have largely III
creased. If you need any thing
in this line be sure to call and
leave your orders.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-24
On the Bank

A well attended meeting took
place last night at d. W. Davis
to further establishing a national
bank, meet Mr.. kountz and ap-
point a committco to solicit sub
scrIption to stock. Messrs. Bur
ford, j. Dozier, d. w. Davis, DR..
Deloucst and Z. T. Wartmann
are the members of the COM
mittee,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-24

Continued on Fourth Pagr
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-24
Wedding Bells

At 10 a. m. tomorrow, at the
home of the bride, Beattie A, In
gliss and Miss Katherine Living
ston will be made man and wife.
The ceremony will be performed
by Rev. w. E. Bogart.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-24

Distilled Extract Of Witch
Hazel, for bruises and sprains.
Bicyclers, attention-one gallon
and jug, s1.25; half gallon and
bottle, IS cents; one pint and
bottle, % cents, at the Anti-Mo-
nopoly drug store.
We are still making a big run
on clothing at the closing sale at
j. j. Fuller's.
Dame has all kinds Of nice
fruits coming in every day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-24

Your wishes are always con-
suited when we make our pur-
chases ana our aim is to please
you. Garrett & Gerig.
Good collar at 9 cents at J. J.
Fuller'S.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1899-01-24
TEACHERS MEETING
Much Business Transacted 4 Sp!en-
did Program

nid Program
twenty-five Of the white teach
ers Of Marion county met in the
High School building Saturday
morning to discuss subjects that
pertained to the best interests af-
fecting the progress Of our
schools and the best means to i'm
part instruction to our children
While the meeting was not as
large as usual, it transacted very
important business and carried
out a progra m that would have
been credit to gathering of
state educators.
Owing to the tardy manner in
which the teachers assembled,
President Carn suggested that
business be taken up first. He
had no resolutions of his own 10
offer regarding certain desired
changes IN our school law at tie
hands of the legislature to con-
vene in April, but Professor b.
+. Stewart had, as 1T was the du-
ty Of teachers to look after the
school interests. This proba ole
Legislation referred to creating in
the state uniformity Of text
books. Professor Stewards res
clution read as follows:
Gas there is a proba bility of a
strong effort being MADE in our
reXt legislature to cSta b:ish a
uniform system of text books
over the state, we, the teachers
Of Marion county, believing that
such system, ii properly man.
aged, would be advantageous to
the whole state, therefore be
1t resolved:
"First. That We heartily CT
dorSe q uniform system CT state
text books.
Second. That we send ills
resolution 10 our state repre-
sentativ"$, Hon0ra bicS w. X .
Zewadshi and II. l.. P2yre and
State Senator d. II, Baker and
ask them 10 use their influence
and work for the adoption Of q
uniform system Of text BOOKS.
Professor StrCzler wanted
competent and capable teachers
10 indicate the books most DC
sired. He did not believe the av-
eraGe legislator knew enough e
our schools and the books IN use
TO act on SO important subject.
The best teachers Of the state
were those best prepared to make
such a selection.
Professor Green Of Mcintosh
was doubtful Of the school boards
being able to withstand the bland
ishments Of the oily-tonguCd and
beguiling book agents, and cited
the case in this county when a
persuasive book agent had in
duced the board to make q change
in histories. AS for the polit;-
clans, they neither have the
knowledge nor inclination to dc
the best service along this line
for the state. He said the lead
ing teachers Of the state should
constitute a committee to per,
form this work and not leave it to
the governor and Legislature.
Professor Stewart said it would
be for the legislature to ma kC
such law and believed that We
could trust our members OF the
legislature.
Professor Green qualified his
previous remark about the legis
lature by saying that a large
part could be trusted, but =
sometimes did queer things. l
the incoming legislature was nc
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-07
A Close Call.

This morning as the T. P. passenger
train was entering the station two
horses hitched to express wagons took
fright at something and for time
it looked very serious. They
were on the south side of the
track and when frightened they
moved directly in front of the ap-
preaching engine. The drivers, who
we're standing on the opposite side of
the track, made a run for their
horses and succeeded in stopping them
before any damage was done and
got them away from the danger of the
engine. This little incident
recalls an argument which took place
regarding the unreliability of horses.
One of the men said that no horse
could be depended upon: that they
would all run away under certain in
fuences. The other pointed at these
express horses which fgur-
ed in the exciting ARRAY of
this morning and said in very positive
tones: CHOW, there are two horses for
instance. Nothing would excite them
in the least. There is no possibility
of them running away and would trust
them anyplace." thine is the
only thing that will prove my
assertion, said the other,
and we will have to wait and see.''
Time did finally tell that one of the
parties was exactly right. for had it
not been for the timely action of the
drivers both wagons would likely have
been demolished.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-02-07
EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTIONS.
pdlOmd.

Tomorrow afternoon and night, We'd
nesday, the music lovers of Ell PasO are
to be given another opportunity to
hear little Paloma, the wonderful
musical genius, play on the piano. Last
week we went into considerable detail
regarding her marvellous work, and
now we can only say in addition that it
is far from likely that this city will
have such an opportunity again for a
long time. Every music lover should
by all means take advantage of it. And
If there are those who are interested
in this child simply because she is