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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
FoRREsTERs ELECT OFFICERS

OREGON CITY. May l0,-The grand
court OF Forresters closed this afternoon,
and the following officers Were elected:
Grand chief ranger, E. T. Rogers, Ore
gon City; grand sub-chef ranger, ]. II.
Mathews Astoria; grand treasurer, DR..
Edw w. Diedrich. Portland; grand sec
rotary, Sam. l.. Kafka, Portland; grand
recording secretary James Fisher The
Dalles; grand senior woodard C. A.
Harrington, Coquille, grand junior wood
ard G N. Reynolds, McMinnville; grand
senior beadle Isadore Greenbaum
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
LAW SCHOOL ESTABLISHED.

SEATTLE, May 1O.-rhe board Of uni
versity regents adopted resolution to-
day establishing law department and
appropriated S25OO to pay the salary OF
he dean and incidental expenses A
resolution was also passed admitting free
OF tuition 10 students annually from Gu
ba, Porto Rico, Hawai- and the Philip
pines
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
Notions.

Half gallon heavy glass pItehers..''..sOc
80 envelopes COOL quality paper, for. &c
Peduot edge baby ribbon, all oolors,
10 yards for ...,".....,..,,.r..... DC
All silk yelling, all shades, per yard, DC
Ladies summer corsets, good and
strong pair ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Large cake Of casteel soap and wash
rag, per cake ,,,,.."....,,",,,,.,, DC
. dozen violet flowers for,......"". 7o
Large bunch 4-inch wire hair pins,
each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. lc
Sterling silver thlmbles, cach,,."...o. SC
. dozen hooks and eyes for,,..."..., 1c
Chndrens fast black hose pair...",6Nc
Large bottle vaseline, per bottle. &c
Beauty pain, good gold plate for. &c
Pompadour hair rolls. ch.......",.1Oc
9 OF. carpet tacks, per package. lc
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

Salem; grand junior beadle James Nc.
Kinley Portland; Trustees, a. Friedman.
J. r. Rlmbold J. H. Aldlne. Portland ;
George r Topping Of Bandon, elected
supreme representative.
The next grand court will be held at
Salem IN May, 1901.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
pnrAuLrrNG CASHIER LOCATED.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1O-The first
clue to the whereabouts Of S. NJ. Find
lay the defaulting cashier of San Louis
Obispo, who has been arrested in Peru
was furnished by himself. On reaching
Juarez, Mexico, he mailed the keys Of
his safe to his friend The postmark on
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
THE WORLDS BICYCLE MEET.

MONTREAL. May 10.-A race program
has been drawn up by the International
Worlds bicycle meet here, beginning
August l. Three thousand dollars is TO
be given in prizes for the professional
events, The prizes range from $3.50 for
the first man in the 800 kilometre profess
sional race. down to S25 for fourth place.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
TRANSPORTS FROM MANILA,
one win Leave Every Day Now For
Several Days.

WASHINGTON. May lO-The following
dispatch has been received az the war
department: Manila, May 1O.-To Adju-
tant-General Washington: The trans
port Pennsylvania left for San Francisco
today The Nelson leaves on the 1lih;
the Cleveland on the 18th; and the ST.
Paul on the 18th inst. OTIS"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
BANKER DIES SUDDENLY.

SAN DIEGO, May 1O-Wllliam M.
Kerr. banker Of Ironton Ohio, who has
been sojourning with his wife In this
city dropped dead yesterday. Heart
disease was the cause.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
HIGH PRICED SEAT,

NEW YORK, May 1O,-A seat on the
stock exchange was sold today for $40 900,
the highest sum ever paid.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
BOYS CLOTHING

The Assortment Neat Clothing which have gathered
this sprngis the most complete this Own has Our
rapidly growing BOYS CLOTHING BUSINESS aided to
greater efforts and showed comprehensive line
of Stylish Clothing that will rough usage before
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
ANNUAL CONVENTION

The meeting Attended by Large Crowds
Great Rebel YEN From the Assem-
blage Heater Discussion.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11
NorIoLiI

Books, Periodicals, Magazines acy
lre Not tio bo Taken From l0s
Library without permission Aoy
ono (, md 0sitY Of Jach ofease'
wlIl be Liable to prosecution
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-11

Boys all wool Suit, large sailor collar
braid trimmed, nice dark mixed color;
ages I to s: per suit .....,.......,",nsS
Boys All Wool Suits, black clay worst
cd. double seat and knee, warranted not
TO rip; very dressy suit; ages . TO II;
per suit OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES" $3.50
Boys All Wool Suit invisible gray
mixed plaid; we recommend this suit
to wear we'll; ages to Il years; per
suit ..,,,,,..,,,,,.,,. ,.,",.,,.,. ,.,..NOO
Boys Knee Pants, 9Oc Se, SEC, 4Oc and 5Oc
each.
Boys Blouse. made Of best quality per-
Gale, the well made brand, 9Oc 25c, and
soc each.
Youths All Wool Brown Mixed Cassl-
mere Suit; long pants; tailor made; per
SUIT ',.,,.,, .',,,,.... .,,'' '.''.,''''''NVV
Youths AL Wool Scotch Tweede Suit;
nice mixtures, the most perfect iitting
suit; we recommend the wearing OF this
suit, per suit ..,.,,,.,,,.,,,,.......
Youths Long Pants Of all wool; nice
mixed colors; per pair .,.".......,.NS
We have a large assortment Of caps OF
all descriptions for boys and youth from
25 cents up.
Boys suspenders; good elastic webbing;
! nice patterns, pair ....,...............1oc .1oc
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26

AT SLABS, REGULAR $3.50.
Venetian Cloth Suit, top coat
effect, Tapped seams, finished with
small buttons, lined with fine ~tatfeta,
circular cut skirt with percaline lining.
AT Sl5.25, REGULAR S2l.OO.
Suits in Melton Cloth, Oxford
effects, either black or blue, stylish
top coat, strap seams, coat finished
with rows of stitching, Pacquin skirt
trimmed with small buttons.
AT $3.50, REGULAR $1,000.
English Cheviot Suit, top coat
effect, circular skirt, handsomely
tailored, lined with extra quality of
black or colored taffeta.
AT $500, REGULAR $1,000.
Fine Venetian Cloth Suit, with
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26

stylish REFER coat. lined throughout
with black or colored taffeta.
AT S5.0S, REGULAR S7.75.
Top Coat, in tan covert cloth, lap
seams, lined with tailored serge.
AT $3.50, REGULAR sos
Cheviot Refer, with dip front,
lap seams, lined with black taffeta.
AT Si1.25, REGULAR $3.50.
Fine black Cheviot Top Coat,
bound with silk braid, lined with
~changeable tatfeta peau de sole
facing, velvet collar.
AT SiO.0S, REGULAR SLABS.
Taffeta Silk Skirt, the Pacquin
model, deliberately trimmed with
velvet ribbon, percaline lined.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26

The ribbed Kind, Tor Summer wear
OF the end of the season rather than the
AT &C. FOR t2kc. KINDS.
White Cotton Vests, Richelieu
ribbed, low neck, no sleeves, tape
in neck and arms, sizes 9 to 9.
AT i2lc. FOR 100. KINDS.
Cotton Vests, white, fancy ribbed,
low neck and no sleeves, some shirt
sleeves, some trimmed with lace at
neck and arm, all sizes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
The Spring Millinery.

One of the special features of this Spring newnes is the display of Collar.
cites and Hats or BonnetS to match. OF course we can't tell what eyes must
really see to appreciate, but we venture to hint of one. 1t IS from Baraut, a con-
cepton in gray chiffon and satin antique. The colarete has very long ends in
front, a short, uhhed cape and high, gracefully curved collar; a bow Of creamy
lace finishes the neck in front. The bonnet is a tiny affair of antique silver and
pearl embroidery, with wing effect in front and a fancy agrete in gray held by
a silver and pear! pin. Then there are hundreds and hundreds of exclusive con.
cGts that cannot be described, even if we had the space.
And the children are not forgotten, the tale is only half told without them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
An Administer Carpet Event.
The Celebrated BigeIows Underpriced.

Every one knows the real worth of these Bigeow Administer Carpets
The only time when they may have been obtanabe at anything like a reduc-
ton from the market price has been at the end of the season when the fac
tory sells its surplus. But now, in the very height of the season, we offer you
tomorrow $50 Rolls of these remarkable Blgelow Administers, direct from the
mills, the very newest designs and colonngs, at SiOO and Si25 a yard, when
the regular selling price is sos. Can you afford to overlook the opportunity
The best patterns are selected, of course, by the first Corners
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
Plenty of WOmen's Underwear.

and at prices thai look more Ike those
first.
AT 100. FOR CSC. KINDS.
Women's Richelieu Ribbed Isle
Thread Vests, handsomely trimmed
at neck and arm, with silk tape and
lace.
AT 25c., 3 FOR Si.oo KINDS.
Fancy Ribbed Ecru Isle Thread
Vests, low neck, no sleeves, hand
somely finished, all sizes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
THE BURT SHOE CO.,
Fulton and Hoyt SITS,
Brooklyn.


I'ror LITERATURE,
Adelver INT, statistics has discovered thar N lSa9
the Euglsh speaking peoples Of III" earth pro luced
no less than eighty novel, u day throughout the
twelve months. not excepting SUNDAYS aud holidays.
His conclusions are not based upon his experience
ar a reader. but on the surer bass of expert cal'ulS
ton. FlNu new novels a day were actually pubs
lishcd in Great Britain, and three per diem IN the
United States a total II eight daily. And as only
one novel in ten that are written is published. eroO
4. 200 were produced.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26

A new make of Rugs for cottages
and summer homes, desirable pat
terms, new colorings and reversible,
21x}o inches, 20c. each 24x46
inches, 55c. each.
200 Linoleum and Oilcloth Mats,
about 1 yard square, 15c. each. Re-
verSible Kelim Rugs in Turkish de-
signs and colorings, ox0 it., $3.50;
regular price 5000.
A few special Oriental Carpets in
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
Easter Costumes "Ready to Wear"

Comfort and becomhngneSs as we'll as immediate readiness are all combined
in our surprising display of talor-made costumes for Easter. Our immense
distribution of these fashionable gowns makes possible our economical prices, and
yet we exercise SO much skill in the variety of designs that excusivenesS is one
ordinarily interesting
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
Specials for Children.

Child's Button Boots, with Patent
Leather tip . Loo
Child's patent leather Cloth Top But.
on . 1000
Misses heavy School Shoes, sizes II to
,, lace and button l.5O
Misses fine Bright Kid Button, patent
tip, welted sole, at . 200
Patent Leather Dress Shoe, kid or
cloth top.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26

Great Opening Display of New Shoes.
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eS %m MM%@n M mh MnS @% M .SmuM% every h%M@m MR % M mnWMG MMb MG G% MGm M Lmf%nLn MW
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26

Turkish and extra fine Persians.
7 it. 7 INKS #. 7 in. Camel'S hair,
regular $500, we offer for $4,000.
8 #. 6 in.xiO #. E in. Ferahan,
regular $500, we offer for $4,000.
9 #. 2 in.xti #. in. B%ahndurr,
regular $4,000, we offer for 10000.
9 fl. 3 in.xtt #. 6 in. Herez, reg
ular $4,000, we offer for $3.50.
II #. 3 in.xi4 #. 3 in. Bahndurr,
regular Sl75.Oo, we offer for StO5.OO.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26

S4.0S, REGULAR S6.5OTO 5000.
Taffeta Silk Waists, 90 of them,
in fancy satin stripes, heliotrope,
melon pink, maize and turquoise
blue effects, made with new dress
sleeves; also at this price some new,
handsome striped Waists, corded eff
fectS, and splendid values in black
taffeta and satin Waists, made bias
cording.
AT S3.oS.
Black Taffeta Silk Waists, made
detachable self collar in this lot
Pretty Colored Taffeta Stripes, de-
tachable collar.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
furnishing
the City and
Summer Homes.

tllS assuming "
every detail from the hanging of a
shade in the kitchen to the artistic
arrangement of the most elaborate
Drapery III the drawing room. And
now we have all the newest things
in readiness for inspection.
The best material for Awnings
working samples on exhibltion).
All kinds of Furniture Covering
and everything desirable for up
holStery. Slip covering with larger
varieties than ever. Fancy striped
Belgium Linen, English Twill Dam
asks, Dimities, white and colored
stripes. and French and English
Cretonne are mostly used.
Estimates given and orders quickly
executed.
rs pairs white Irish Point Cur
taInS, II designs, at 81. 50 pair.
$50 pairs white Nottingham Cur
tainS, Renaissance and Brussels eff.
fettS, at S2,4o pair.
80 pairs Derby Satin Portieres, 8
different colors, at 5000 pair, for
merry $1,000.
Is pairs Portieres, reversible Tap
estry, only / and 2 pairs alike, at
500 pair, former price $500 and
$500 pair.
50 half pairs Portieres, suitable
FOR single doors, in Tapestry, Armure,
velour and silk, at $3.50 and $3.50
each, formerly $500 to $500 pair.
Useful This is a collection, and
Jou,oIan a large one, of Parma and
's"elry' French Violet Enamel
Jewelry, those little useful things
That are good, yet small priced.
hat Pins, 100. and 2ic.
roocheS, 25c.
Waist and Panier Pins, set of 8 at
29c.
Necktie Pins, 1Oc. and 25c.
Stock Collar Clasps, 49c.
Sash and Belt Buckles, $3.50 and
Si,0S.
Easter Novelties A lot of at
in tractive little
Silverware. SiIyeS IN mni H'es' degs
Signs and prettily finished. Each
aI'lcle has a dainty spray of spring
blossoms attached, with different
So!ored satin ribbon; small, of course,
put they make neat Easter gifts.
STERLING.
TICKLE Forks, gilt tines, 6Oc. each.
Strawberry Forks, 800. each.
olive Spoons, gilt bowls, Si.i5
Bon'Bon Spoons, Si.i5 each.
6on'Bon Spoons, gilt bowls, S1.3C
QuADRUPLE PLATED.
RAIN Pots, with natural hardy
Nenlia palm, 75c., complete.
Flower Pots, with painted crock
lining, 75c. each.
Fern Dishes, on feet, $40 each.
ARTIFICIAL Fern Filings, S2.t5 each,
Easter Lily Vases, glass, with
Plated mountings, $40 each.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
Specials.

7 different styles Of Ladies' Oxford
Ties at -. $50 pair
These OxfordS are made in tan and
black, with kid tip or patent leather
tip, welted soles for street wear, OF
the light turned soles for house uses
would be good value at $50 pair
tomorrow 7 styles at . 300
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26

a I -, 20.
An assorted lot of China Silk
Waists in black, Heliotrope and
cerise, detachable collar, bias corded
effect.
AT 49c.
Good Percale Waists in neat
stripes, every seam covered, self de-
tachable collars.
AT csc.
A choice lot of fine Lawn and
Percale Waists in new spring de-
signs, also some good white Lawn
Waists with two embroidered in
Sertions, tucked yoke.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
Rug Selling.

The Oriental Rugs are here IN all their Eastern supremacy, and a visit to
our show room will be of great interest to every lover of beautiful rugs
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
u
Shoes.

New Spring Styles in all our line9
of Button Boots and Oxford Ties are
made on all the latest improved lasts,
making stylish and comfortable Walk
ing Shoes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
A Trio of Furniture Happenings.

A Trio of Furniture Happenings.
Of course these will be sold in a few hours we can't help that, they Just
happen to be limited lots, but for all that are worth coming here first to
pick up quickly.
$500 PanOr Suits at $3.50.
A lot of 40, handsome, three pieces, quite preuHy shaped, Mahogany
finish, , different patterns, the frames are nicely inhd and upholstered in
plain and figured Velour and Tapestry. They were regularly sold at
$500, tomorrow the lot at $3.50 each.
$1,000 Rockers at $9.75.
Some 70 we'll made, very comfortable and attractive Mahogany inhid Arm
Rockers, excellent finish, two different patterns, awfuhy hard Chairs to leave
after you once sit in them.
$500 to $l4. 90 Iron Bedsteads $L75 to $7.75.
This is almost like selling Beds at nothing. There are s. Of them, white
enamel, iron, different designs, the $500 to S14oo kinds at from St75 to
SITS. You'll find the price an opportunity.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
More Savings
Among the
Innings.

The Kind drt5>mAktTS Use TOT TdClng
sheer fairies in black and gray, is
in:hes wide; its regular price is 25c..
ctr Price for the lot l5c. yard.
Also 4 lot of imported silk finished
Italian Cloth, fancy figures, looks
like rrotaded silks, suitable for I'M
drrsklrts. black ana high colors, 3
inches wide, 400. yard.
Cyrano, a new finished fast black
rlr,4Iine, Tor skirt Innings, So inches
wide, At l2!c. yard.
Ak 10 see the new lining-Spun
Glass.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26

This announcement concerns a number of Trmnks-to be exact, there are
= of them The sizes are % to 40 inch inclusive, and here aet the Specifications
and the prices:
Waterproof canvas covered, sheethon bottom, leather bound edges, genu.
inc brass excelsior lock, heavy strap hinges, No. a Taylor bolts steel knees,
heavy corner clamps, muslin lined throughout two trays; extra strong hickory
Stats The % inch were 5000, now S475; the 30-nCh SQ25, now S408;
32.inch So 50, now S5.35; }4-inch S075, now sos; joInch $1,000, now
sos; 38tnch Sio25, now $3.50; 4oinch Sio75, now So0S.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
It is a ll-knoWn fact that the
Sterling Piano Co.

never does things by halves.
We are the largest Piano manufac-
turers in this country. Our produce
ton exceeds 80 Pianos per day, and
they must be sold.
Our Special Clearance Sale prices and
the high quality of the goods offered
make every piano a
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
Lots of New Spring Dress Goods.

A great lot Of new, pretty things have come from their sea voyage direct
from the weavcr, and 60 on sale in the morning. They take the place of those
already gone, and we say it advisedly that there never has been such quick
appreciation of the new seasons goods.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
Pretty NeWness in Silk Waists.

And was there ever a SMrt.waSt idea in existence worth anything that
can't be found in this showing? And remarkably pretty are these at the low
prices we tell of You will also find all the latest ideas in Cotton Shirt Waists
including the King, Derby and West End makes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
GENUINE BARGAIN.

You get the benefit of our 40 years expertH
ence and the double benefit of OUT
Great Production, which lessons th4
cost, and Of our one-protit method of selling,
and you can pay monthly if you desire. TERMS
invariably to suit your income.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
Hats,
Untrimmed.

Chiliren, in untrimmed and ready
to wear Hats; Women'S Black Chip,
with row and row of Tuscan braid,
at Si.25 each, Black CHIP, with
black fancy braid, brim with black
spangles, at Sl.4S each; also every
kind OF thu best made goods, from
4St. 10 $50 each.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
Little Mans Shoes,

in black and tan kid lace, heavy sole.
good wearing Shoe, good value at
2.25, tomorrow we will mark
them LOO
Boys School Shoes at 200
Full assortment of Patent Leather
Shoes for Easter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
New Adjustable Hat Tr
Patent applied for)

Here is one of the most unique and yet most practical hat-trmming i'm.
provements ever made. Any style of trimming, consisting of flowers, ribbons
Or feathers, ingeniousy made in one piece, may be fastened on any hat in a
little buckle which adaptS the trimming to any size hat With one hat you
may have a dozen different designs of trimming a new hat, in fact, every day
the week at the price of one. It's so simple you will wonder why you
didn't think Of it yourself. We have the trimmings for o8c up, and will also
make to order. For women, misses and children, you will find a demonstration
in the untimmed hat department.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26
Demonstration.

The CoOrS and designs are up 70 date beautiful and very attractive the materials are
popular The fuckS are bright on dark or white grounds The TafebS are dainty Pompdour
really beautiful quality and very tasteful designs The vanetes are perfect It's an opportunity
art to avail themselves Of A silk merchandising event of the year.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-03-26

real, Zoo large PUNCHES OF lhel1l,
and o dozen double violets in a
lunch, with foliage, 1Oc. and 10c.,
he lowest prices yet offered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-22
CUBANS WILL VOTE.
Elections For Municipal officers to Be
Held Soon.

Havana, Feb. Ex-Governor General
Brooke has determined to modify the
military control of civil affairs by put
ting the government into the hands of
Cuban administrators. In this direct
decision he follows the declaration of a
proclamation of January L respecting
civil government by Cubans. The sub
ject has been fully considered by the
governor general and his cabinet, and
he has addressed to each department
secretary a letter directing that the ad-
ministration of the department be put
in operation as soon as possible.
The letter asserts that military con-
troll is not relaxed, but that the gov
ernor general relieves the secretaries
from sending official communications
to civil officers in the provinces through
department commanders, copies merely
being sent to provincial governors and
the originals sent direct. Gen. Brooke
will give the secretaries as much indie
pendence as the presidential secretaries
of bureaus he will not require that he
be consulted in the matter of appoint
mentS.
If the present state of peace continues
municipal elections will probably be
held in May. The election laws are to
be revised and the suffrage to be en-
larged, probably on a basis of educa-
tional qualifications.
Col. Evans, superintendent of the de-
partment of correction, was informed
today that a fire department wagon
was driven about the city in the carni-
val, occupied by party of Cuban Of
fcers who pelted passersby with flour.
On inquiry it was learned that the Gu
! bans We're friends of Senior Lacoste,
the mayor, who had instructed the
chief of the fire department TO lend the
wagon for the day. Col. Evans will lay
the matter before Maj. Gen. Ludlow,
who may reprimand the mayor for
using the city property for private pur-
poses.
Maj F. ]. Rathbone, who is in charge
of the Cuban postal service, has APP
I pointed P. H. Bristow to be assistant
director of posts. The registry and
money order systems have been started
, and the Cuban and United States post
age rates will go into effect on March
Is, when the new stamps, now being
prepared by the bureau of engraving,
are expected here.