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Evening star., 1899-03-29
STREET RAILROADS
MIR. Stevens Offer to Purchase Sub
mitted to Stockholders.
COLUMBIA and METROPOLITAN ROADS
The First Payment OF 100000 to
Be Made April IS,
DEAL. OF Ill L l o \ S

circular has been prepared addressed
- the stockholders of the Metropolitan
street railway. and also one to the stock
holders Of the Columbia street railway.
containing q proposition from Mr.. Fred
ertck c. Stevens for the purchase Of those
properties. The details of this offer does
not differ materially from those already
given n The Star. Mr.. Stevens proposes TO
give $40 per share for all the stock of the
Metropolitan Company which may be Of
rered for sale. and $3.50 per share for the
stock of the Columbia Company. If this
offer Is accepted. and the stock deposited
with the American Security and Trust Com
pany in this city by the 18th day of April.
Mr.. Stevens agrees to deposit with the same
company the sum of Sl0atso and thirty
days afterward to make a payment of
similar amount. The purchasers are to
have until the 1st day of September to COM
plete the purchase. or il can he closed al
any time prior TO that date when all the
money Is deposited in payment of the stock.
1t is agreed that the stockholders will be
Showed interest at the rate of per cent
their stock at the price agreed upon in
the transaction until the LIST OF September.
unless the deal Is closed prior to that time.
The circulars are signed by the respective
presidents of the two roads. and a sugges-
Iion is added that those of the stockhod-
ers who wish to accept this offer should
deposit their stock as Indicated ana that
they will receive receipts for the same.
While this is merely the submission of an
offer from the prospective purchasers, II is
understood that those owning q control of
the stock have consented 10 sell
This transaction will involve the pay
Inent in cash of a large sum of money. 1t
will require 81 S0OG0 to buy all the 2o.dOo
shares of stock of the Metropolitan COM
pany and 81. l.3DO00 to buy the 5000 shares
of the Columbia company These proper
ties will be acquired subject. of course, TO
the bonded Indebtedness of the two roads.
which in the case of the Metropolitan
amounts to S23JO,OO. while the Columbia
mas a bond issue of S1,U0n,oDo. Including
the bonds ard the stock of the two roads
total is represented of S9.3U0.oOo.
1t is understood that the prospective pur-
chaser of these properties, Mr.. Stevens.
represe nts Il Large syndicate. In whose in
terests he has already purchased other
railroad properties in this city.
Will he has made no public or other an
nOunCement of his plans. yet IL Is gener-
ally supposed that he COntemplateS welding
the various roads into one system. How
that Is to be done IL not known. but there
- rumor on the street that is said to
come from a source that ought to he re-
gap1e-i as authoritative in this particular
that arrangements have been made with
Mr.. Stilson Hutchins. who controls the
Great Falls Railroad Company. to purchase
that road. The theory ia that under the
clause in the charter of that road which
gives the right to buy connecting and in
terSecting roads. the entire system Will be
wrought into one corporation.
Evening star., 1899-03-29
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE March 29.-F1our nrm UNCHANGED.
receipts. 17.446 barrels; exports, ISIS barrels
Wheat strong; spot. mouth and April 7eHa76N
May, 78AaT1; steamer No. red. 72h.a72ta; re.
ceipts Gs,6 bushels; exports, none; stock 32i 82s
bushels; sales. 1900 bushels; southern wheat hy
sample. I0a77; do on grade, 72Aa76at Corn steady:
spot and month, 3SAaSSX;- April 3SYa39: Nav
4ss bushels exports. 80! bushels; stock. III. IT.
387 busheis; sales, 1850 bushels; southern white
corn, 40 asked: do. yellow, seA asked. eats irm:
No. white, 35as6; No. .mixed, a21sa33; receipts.
10, ,499 bushels; exports mona; STOCK 242 940 hnsh
els. Rye steady; No: 2nearhy, 6aa5S.s; No. west
ern. 60; receipts. 2.s47 bushels; exports, none
stock i07, ,564 bushels. Hay active and Arm: No /
timothy. $li.50a$i2. Grain freights weak and low
er: steam to Liverpool, per bushei, l5sd.. April:
strong. unchanged. Butter steady, nuchanged Esss
steady. 12c; per Dozen Cheese firm and active, IN
tnce, i.7sa$22 Is per bushsI hsG.
Evening star., 1899-03-29
TO GET RID OF PHILIPPINES.
Alleged Offer Made by This Govern
ment to England.

LONDON. March 29.-The Birmin CHAM
Post today publishes report. which 1t
says emanated from a usually very we'll
informed source. that the United States at
the beginning Of February proposed.
through Sir Julian Pauncefote. that Great
Britain take over the Philippine Islands
upon certain conditions But 1t declares
this feeling has altered greatly since the
heavy fighting But 1t insists that the Unit
ed states would al on3 time have been
very glad to exchange otherwise dis
burden themselves of the permanent charge
Of the islands
Evening star., 1899-03-29
EARLY REPORT EXPECTED.
Result of Library Committees Com
Terence WITH Mr. Carnegie.

District Commissioner John p. Wight.
who visited Mr.. Andrew Carnegie at New
York. In company with Mr.. b. H. Warner,
vice president Of the board OF trustees OF
the Washington public library, and Mr.
Bernard r Green. who will have charge OF
the construction OF the new library, will
return TO the city this evening
MI Warner and Mr.. Green returned yes-
terday. but Mr.. Wight remained to exam
lie the houses OF the New York fire depart
ment- He will report to the library COM
mission the result of the conference with
Mr.. Carnegie.
Evening star., 1899-03-29
Situation Unchanged.

The local smallpox situation remains un-
changed, no new cases and none of a sus-
picious nature having been reported to the
health officer up to a late hour this after
noon. One death from cerebro spinal men,
ingitis was reported this afternoon. increas-
Ing the number to "a since the 2sth of last
month ~
Evening star., 1899-03-29
The Story Denied.

There is nothing in the report that the
United States tried to dispose of the Philip
pine Islands to Great Britain. The story
Is old one In some respects. and it was
asserted at the time the Paris peace com
mission was sitting that the United States
wanted To dispose of the islands and would
turn them over to Great Britain or Japan.
IL was denied at the time, and is again
denied today
Evening star., 1899-03-29
PerAORal Mcmillan

Mr Alexander Armstrong. member of
the senior class of Princeton University
who is spending the Easter holidays with
his classmate, James L. Norris. ir.. at the
residence OF the latter's father In this city.
Is one OF the editors of The Princetonian q
newspaper published by the students.
Evening star., 1899-03-29
ExMayOr Hopewen Hebb Dead

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
CUMBERLAND, Md, March 29.-Hope.
well Hebb, several times mayor of Cum
berland, died this afternoon at EIkins. w.
Va, after a brief illness, from typhoid
fever. He was about sixty-five years old
He was prominent republican and served
IN the maryland Legislature from Allegheny
county.
Evening star., 1899-03-29
Local Pensions.

Pensions were granted today to the fol-
lowing residents of the District of Column
bia: Diller B. Croft SS: Antonio ]. Ran.
Mexican war widow, $50. p''
Evening star., 1899-03-29
Testimony of a Survivor.

Alfred Adams, one of the cattlemen. the
first man ashore, could give but very little
information to the accident
He stated that he was asleep when the
vessel struck, but the shock awakened him.
He hurried on deck and was told that the
steamer was aground, but that there was
no immediate danger. He states that
everything was orderly. All the men were
used TO sea travel and seemed to take the
accident much as matter of course
AS the tide began to rise during the fore
neon Captain Giles again launched the life
boat and succeeded in reaching the steamer
Meanwhile the pilot boat Minerva had put
IN near the vessel and began taking off
those on the Norseman This assisted
greatly. and by noontime nearly all of those
on BOARD the steamer had been removed in
safety. N "
During the forenoon it was noticed that
the steamer was fast settling forward and
II was feared that she was In danger of
breaking In two. Several tugs arrived from
Boston. but owing to the dangerous posi-:
tlon OF the steamer, they were unable TO
get near her.
Evening star., 1899-03-29
In,Irfh H..,r
Holland
Rose Bushes

Are the hardest and choicest of any
rose bushes grown. We show a
recent importation, which includes
Jacqueminot. Magma Charta, Baron
ess Rothschild and many others, in
Housefurnishing Department, fifth
floor.
I5c. each; for 25c.
This is the proper time to plant
rose bushes.
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1899-03-29
lhirl nnAr
Water
Filters.

We have Just received our new
stock of the Improved Natural Stone
Water Filters, which are considered
the best filters on the market TODAY.
They purify as well as clear the
water.
S2.95 each.
Evening star., 1899-03-29
Millinery for Easter.

exhibiting fashion:
also direct of Untrimmcd Millinery.
Feathers and Millinery Novelties aordng
elegant efects that are exclusive
From workroons SHOW exquisite examples Trimmed
Millinery by mlners of long experience.
Popular prices characterize the collection.
Muinryp -S4rndh
Evening star., 1899-03-29

Tan
Hosiery.
The Fl" street window display of
Tan and Russet Hosiery for women
and children is unique. 1t represents
a vast assortment of the latest effects
in silk, Isle and cotton, in the MANY
variations of tan and russet to match
the shoes. examples of which are
also shown
25c. to so pair.
Also 100 DOZEN women's Black Gauze I.isle Thread
Hose with double soes and high spliced heels.
35c., 3 pairs for $Ioo.
First floor.
Evening star., 1899-03-29
'WWoooWaro &Iotbrop
10th. nth and SITS. n W.
Easter Cards. Booklets and Novelties-First Floor.
Gift Things for Easter.

Eas coming to be almost generally observed Christmas
and the interchange gifts among grown giving gifts
the children is thought OF year.
hundreds OF articles novel and unique forms hereappro
priatey designed articles bought
fuence through around them all
Evening star., 1899-03-29
Silk PettiCoats
For Easter.

We show collection OF Silk Petit
coats which surpasses anything here
tofore attempted. Exquisite imported
novelties with the daintiest OF lace ap-
pliqued on in beautiful designs; and
others that are ruffied, tiounced and
trimmed with lace Cyrano, cerise,
red. green, blue and other bright
shades so much in evidence this sea-
son: also the changeable effects, in
pleasing variety.
We have on sale recent special
purchase of silk PetticoatS, comprls-
ing the latest and most desirable ef-
iects, which we are offering at spe-
cially low prices. We quote two lots
as representative OF the entire pur-
chase:
Taffeta Silk Petticoats; umbrella
shape; ruffles stiffened with cords;
French back-all the popular colors.
Evening star., 1899-03-29
Grain. Provisions and Cotton Market.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs g. Co., bankers
and brokers, 1419 F st., members New York
stock exchange correspondents Messrs. La
denburg. Thalmann & Co., New York
Evening star., 1899-03-29
Silk w Waists
For Easter.

We are exhibiting a collection of
the most elegant Silk Waists yet
shown. 1t embraces eXquisitely
beautiful effects i'll all the delicate
tintS. an almost endless variety OF
beautiful shades in plain silks and
satinS and many pleasing color COM
binations, with cordingS. tucks.
shirring, etc.
We call attention to the following
special values:
Rich Black Tsnetts SILK Waists. heavy hand-
some quality, tucked all over An excellent value.
$67S each.
Evening star., 1899-03-29
0 N R OCK S IN A FOG
Steamer Norseman Goes Ashore Near Marble
head, Mass

MARBLEHEAD, Mass. March 29.-The
Warren Line steamer Norseman, Capt.
Rees. bound from Liverpool to Boston, went
ashore just inside Tom Moore's Rock, about
100 yards off the Nanepashcmet Hotel Mar
blehead Neck a 2:;}0 o'clock this morning
Capt. Charles of the life-saving crew saved
twenty-one me1 in the breeches buoy be-
fore daylight. and the remainder Of the
crew are being taken off as rapidly as pos
sihta
Evening star., 1899-03-29
S3.75 each.

Fancy Mixed Chevot and Cashmere Sailor Blouse
Suits; pretty trimmed with plain celored cloth aud
silk braid; aIlwo materials aud good colors light
aud dark grays and brown mixtures; we'll made;
large silk tie: sizes B 10 10.
S4.25 each.
Other Sailor Suits ranging in
prices from $2.25 to $500 each.
Boys Covert Cloth Top Goats for spring wear;
pretty shades; latest cut and fnisi elegantly made;
sizes 3 to l6
$500 each.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1899-03-29

Elegant Tadejss Waists. I'm evening fnts with
silk and chenille appliqued on, producing exquisite
effects: aii-oceI white tucked frunts and stocks.
Also fine satin Waists in evening tiuts elegantly
embroidered il: white. with white tucked yokcs aud
fronts. Very handsome garments
SI25o each.
Evening star., 1899-03-29
Boys New Spring Clothing.

Our stock OF Boys Clothing here in full
and greater variety than usual Reeiers and Top for
and small STYLES and cloths Blouse will be
popular this spring We showing choice line
prisng effects and blues reds browns greens; pey
braided and trimmed i'll various Sizes from
We attention special items Blouse Suits Others
aSfpl pl1oxyS
Evening star., 1899-03-29

Very elegant quality White Corded Tafcias
Waists; vertical cords front and hack uud on Guns.
$50 each.
Evening star., 1899-03-29

About 80 Double breasted Suits 10 medium. heavy
and Light weights light aud dark shades; all-ss.ol
materials and fine qualities; double and
sizes & TO Ie. Originally .s5. So 20 and s5.e'
Special price, 81. so each.
Evening star., 1899-03-29

A special lot OF Navy Blue Double -brea sted Suits
Of iirc llwool yacht cloth; guaranteed color:
well madP; perfect tlttiag; splendid materials Tor
hard serrice and good enough dress suits sizes
\ 10 10.
Evening star., 1899-03-29

our assortment Of Fancy Spring Suits for larger
boys is complete iG every respect. and
''Reciprocity'' Suits well repre= ntcd. R,cprDr-
ify Suits perfectly made, nan-tailprRd. silk
sewed and guaranteed give satsfacti ion IN every
respect We show them in beautiful ngir crays
AMI tars: also browns and dark mixtures and blues
with without satin faring- The i.,st suit every
thing considered. obtuinahlc for thu price. sizes )
16.
$500 each.
Evening star., 1899-03-29

New AlI-woo Navy Blue Serge Sailor Suits. pref
tily trimmed with red. white black braid; pants
lined throughout; suit well made and well fitting;
sizes to Il.
Evening star., 1899-03-29
We Are Also Displaying the
'Arf1and" Partisan Scented Vioiets,
Which Are Particularly Adaptable for Easter Gifts.

W h1cM NFe Particularly 1dapEaDe TOT fastef Wts.
The air reoent with the exquisite perfume aud the voes
like difficulty distinguish
Each bunch wrapped in and enclosed violet cooed
The Armand" Scented Nioets Washing
We special lot of Cnccntcd
initiating the natural special prices and bunch
Tarpn second floor.
Evening star., 1899-03-29
Gen. Eagan q Witness.

Gen. Eagan was the witness before the
court of inquiry this afternoon. He arrived
at the Lemon building shortly before .
o'clock. attired in service uniform. En-
tering the court room, he bowed cordially
to members OF the court. all of whom, to-
gether with Maj. Lee. counsel for Gen.
Miles. sat at the board table Gen. Eagan's
salutation was returned with formal mods
of the head on the part of the court off,
GERS. some Of whom then continued to ex-
anime typewriter portions Of testimony
lately placed before them. while others fin
ished their cigars. awaiting a resumption of
the session. Gen. Eagan took the chair re-
Evening star., 1899-03-29

Third floor.
Evening star., 1899-03-29

| served for the witnesses. where he sat
| quietly until the session began. Alongside
| of the witness was the long table reserved
| for reporters of newspapers of whom there
| We're about dozen present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
BANNER CITY.

While W. S. Brewer was oiling
22-calibre rifle last Thursday the gun
was accidentally discharged, the ball
striking his wife in the hip, inaicting
a painful though not serious wound,
Some person unintentionally treat
ed Agent Percy to quail for dinner
Sunday. They were left on the depot
platform to be shipped to st. Louis,
but as that would be q violation Of
the game law Bert did the next best
thing.
DR.. and Mrs. Stephens returned
from Allen, Kas., Sunday.
Miss Elsie Reaugh went to Linds-
borg Monday where che will attend
college this winter.
The members OF St. Columbia's
church at this place will give a sup
per on the evening Of Nov. IA. There
will also be dance and cakewalk.
A. L. Shane and daughter, Mrs. B.
Percy and J. W. Chew were Abilene
visitors Wednesday.
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WHEATLAND.

Mrs. Hansen has returned from a
visit with her father in Wisconsin.
Miss Grace Woolverton spent Sat
urday in Gypsum.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. L. Darling spent
Sunday at Byron Ricketts,.
Mrs. |. I. Montgomery and Mrs. L.
H. Montgomery visited Mrs. Rogers
Monday.
John Garten and wife and little son
Of Willowdale visited relatives here
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Schultz drove to
Salina Sunday evening.
There is no school in district Sc
this week owing to the sudden illness
Of the teacher, Miss Isabelle Wimsatt
Of Solomon.
Our township election went Repub-
lican by big majority. For trustee,
VIM. Schultz; clerk, George Roggen.
dorfr; treasurer, Henry HOWE.
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CHAPMAN.

Frank Stanley moved to Westmore-
land Tuesday where he will make his
home for the present.
The reception and banquet at the
opera house Wednesday evening for
the soldier boys was attended by
large crowd and an enjoyable time
was had.
James McMillen came down from
Abilene Tuesday to vote.
The ladies of the Lutheran church
served dinner aud supper Tuesday.
7. j. Rexroat was in the city Tues.
day.
Mary and Florence Gum went to
San Antonio, Tex, Tuesday.
John Carroll was doing business in
Abilene Monday.
Ed Arnold went to Kansas City
Tuesday to buy cattle.
Died, on Tuesday morning, the in
FAINT son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Sher
raddin.
Mr.. Merrillatt Of Nebraska is Visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. Eflie Drain.
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BUCKEYE.

Miss Fannie Hooper expects to
spend the winter at home.
John Spangler sold his farm and
expects to move to town.
Rev. G. G. Bear opened protracted
meeting at the school house Monday
night.
Mr.. Muskgraves moved on to W.
M. Plum's farm.
Charles Winlser was home from
Manhattan to vote.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Zieg-
Ter, girl, Oct. 81.
A. X. Ruse had a sister and her
husband visiting him. They return.
ed to their home Wednesday.
Andrew Hart is getting weaker.
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SOLOMON.

Hume Percy is home from Ellis
nursing very sore limb.
The Presbyterian ladies gave din
ner and supper Tuesday in the city
hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mckenzie re-
turned from DeIphos Monday where
they we're called to the death bed Of
Mrs. Ms youngest brother, Rob Nor
timer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthews returned
Monday from a visit at Miltonvale.
j. |. Sellards went to Scranton Sat
urday to attend his uncle's funeral.
Mrs. pattison Of Pueblo, Colo, il
visiting her brother, W. T. Harris
and family this week.
DR.. R. Donmyer spent Sunday a
Hope.
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HOPE.

Frank Fry is attending school in
Salina.
Several from here attended the
musical in Chapman Saturday.
Mrs. Jacob Hostetter went to Man
chester Tuerday for short visit with
her parents.
J. Higgins put up a large tent for
his sale Wednesday.
A large crowd attended the Michi-
gan literary FRIDAY night.
Mabel Phillips will 60 to school at
the Michigan school the remainder Of
the year.
Louie St. Peters Of Massachusetts,
is working for S. Higgins.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
COUNTY REFLECTIONS
By SPECIAL REFLECTOR CORRESPONDENTS
.w1LLowDALE.

The frame OF the new church is
raised. Rev. B. F. Newton who built
the U. B. church at Solomon is super
intending the carpenter work.
Born, Oct. 80, to Mr.. and Mrs. L.
P. Houtz, daughter
Revival meetings at the M. 4.
church still continue. Quarterly
meeting will be held next Saturday
and Sunday. Presiding Elder Under
wood will be present.
Henry Taylor is in poor health
Charles Dobson Sr. has moved from
Solomon to his farm.
W. H. Blunderfeld has built a good
barn on his farm.
Mr.. Fem is buildings comfortable
residence.
Chas. Norman is fixing up COM
Portable home south Of Talmage on
land recently purchased from his
father. He moved a good house from
Abilene and is building barn.
NJ. Grice Sr. of Abilene spent a few
DAYS with his son and daughter.
Ed Holzworth visited home last
week.
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TALMAGE.

t. E. Fisk of Manhattan Is here for
few days.
Revival services closed at Willow
dale M. E. church Sunday evening
and another series started at East
Buckeye.
W. D. Fulton is shipping corn to
Texas.
T. G. lift is sick at present.
A colored minstrel show performed
at the hall Monday evening.
Wisner Smith, William Pease and
j. /. Watt are a trio suffering from
rheumatism.
The creamery will only run four
days each week beginning next week.
Geo. Tyrell, afflicted with a cancer
and Blaine Foster, suffering from ty-
phoid fever, are showing no signs Of
improvement.
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GARFIELD.

Miss Mary Woolverton visited at
her home near Acme Saturday and
Sunday.
Literary was organized at Garfield
school house Tuesday evening
Clyde Weddle who has been work.
ing for VIM. Birchell the past six
months returned to his home in Solo
mon and will 90 to work in Mr..
Heigle's harness shop.
Grace VanHorn visited at Mr..
Birchell's Sunday.
About % young people gathered al
Mr.. Birchell's last Wednesday evening
and gave the young people a pleasan'
surprise.
Miss Woolverton has rented an or
gan for the literary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
DAYTON.

John Brooks, the Dayton black
smith, moved his shop to Herington
Tuesday.
J. A. Sterling lost valuable Jersey
COW last week and W. Vansickle
calf by turning them into corn stalks.
Enos Engle and family OF Hillsboro
we're guests Of Ira Eisenhower last
week.
The Methodists will hold quarterly
meeting at Carlton Saturday and Sum
day.
H. H. Banker, one OF south Dickin-
sons prosperous cattle raisers, sold a
COW for 5000 last Tuesday to a man
from Pratt, Kas.
J. A., W. L. and P. 5. Sterling and
Albert Murray went to Topeka las
Thursday.
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DETROIT.

Mrs. Carrie Patton Of Buckeye was
calling on friends here last week.
Frank Trauger has sold his interest
in the cheese factory to W. H. Karl y
Co.
Mrs. Lindsay's mother spent a few
days with her recently.
The United Brethren Sunday school
will give an oyster supper IN the
school house Friday night.
Election passed off quietly.
Charley Lamb has the whooping
cough.
Misses Whitehair and Gregg Of
Chapman visited c. Z. Lindsay's fam
lily Monday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-11-09
RIDGE.

E, L. Eyer is preparing to move TIC
California soon.
James Eisenhower and Luther
Shatto have a new corn shelter.
Geo. Herren of Abilene was looking
after interests in Ridge last week.
Dave Rogers has rented the w. W.
Day farm and will move there in the
spring.
A. X. Bassler has a new barn. Geo.
Herren has a new double crib on his
farm in east Ridge. Will Eddie
built an addition to his house that
helps the looks of it. Elmer Hoffman
has built quite large house.