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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-14

Cleveland, o.. Dec, l2-The Plain
Dealer tomorrow viii say: A party Of
twenty-five young Irish Americans
have left this city to Join the Beers In
their fight against Great Britain. At
New York the young men, who are
mostly veterans Of the Spanish Amerl-
can war, VIII poin about 500 other Irish
men, and the entire party will sail from
New York on Saturday for Paris In
the latter city the men will Join an
Irish regiment being formed 10 10 TO
the assistance OF the Beers. The re-
cruits from this country come largely
from Chicago, New York. Boston,
Philadelphia and Cleveland.
Five hundred more Irishmen Will fol-
low to Paris IN a couple Of weeks. Plans
have already been made for the entire
regiment Of 1000 10 reach the scene Of
the fighting
Mai Gen. William II. Gleason, one Of
the best known Instantaneous In this
city said. This movement has bees
on foot among the Irish IN Cleveland
for about three weeks. In two weeks
another party from here will leave for
New York to enlist In the service. This
uprising means q mighty blow against
England, All over the country the
Irish are now Joining with the Dutch,
and the sending Of volunteers 10 South
Africa viii be continued We have
tried to keep this movement as quiet
as possible"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-14
Peruvian Affairs

Lima, Peru, Dec. l4-Congress has
closed its session, after sanctlonlng the
budget which calls for a deficit OF half
a million dollars. Congress failed to
provide for covering this deficit,
II IL generally believed that President
Romano, now that he is free from any
lnconvenlent interference on the part
of congress will form a capable minis
Try to carry out the excellent program
he mapped out on assuming the relns of
government.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-14

troops from Canada and other colonies
must be sought and accepted"
The STANDARD. which comments upon
THE seemingly astonishing number OF
the Beers" is driven TO the conjecture
that a substantial portion OF the Boer
commandos have been recruited from
Cape Dutch.
All eyes are now turned hopefully 10
General Butler who, taking into ac-
coun, the troops with General White at
Ladysmith, has altogether 10000 men.
The Standard says
AT this moment there must be few
men In her majesty's dominlons who
have as great a weight Of care upon
them as General Butler carries on his
shoulders"
A dispatch from Beer sources say
that Kimberley remained quiet during
the battle at Magersfonteln. The
special correspondent Of the Daily Mail
at Modder river. describing the lighting
says:
THE Boer trenches extended far be-
You'd the kopje into the, open plain
Those on the plain were hidden by
screens Of leaves. Those near the kopie
were guarded by double line Of barbed
wire. Evidently they feared our storm.
ing and bayonet attack.
I'VE raked the koDje and trenches
with an intense. well directed fire Of
thirty guns including a naval gun and
a howltzer battery, both using lyddte.
| believe they effected severe damage.
The Boer prisoners report that one
lyddlte shell fell among forty men, only
five d whom ESCAPED unhurt. other
shells burst 90 the enemys lager,
causing its complete destruction.
THE Beers are In still larger force
than we found them at Modder river,
Outnumbering US by almost to /. The
Transvaalers are apparently dominat-
ing In their military councils. although
In a minority"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-14
AntI-Trust Convention.

Chicago. Dec. i3.-The executive COM
mittee In charge OF arrangements FOR
the proposed national antitrust con-
ference tonight issued an address call
ing the conference 10 meet In Chicago
on the anniversary OF the birthday "
Abraham Lincoln. Feb. ~. 1900.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-14
Yenernela,. Trouble.

New York, Dec li,--A dispatch TO the
Herald from Port OF Spain, Trinidad,
says. The German cruiser Stosch has
left here for Puerto Cabello, Venezuela
upon the urgent request Of the German
consul In Caracas.
The cruiser will protect the interests
Of German subjects which the consul
believes are IN danger because Of the
disturbed state Of affairs In Puerto Ca
bello.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-14
Reece Il Released.

Chicago Dec. IA special 10 the
Record from Fort Scott, Kansas, says:
John p. Reese, national committeeman
Of the United Miner Workers OF Ameri-
ca, who has just been released from the
federal Jail in this city. where he was
confined on 30 days sentence for con-
tempt for addressing a strikers meet
ing al Hale In violation OF a federal
court injunction. last night addressed a
large meeting Of strikers.
The meeting was a celebration OF the
temporary release Of Reese, who Is out
under a 5000 bond pending hearing on
a writ Of habeas CORPUS.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-14
Or. Niles HerYiSae

to Santiago. The Cuban factions
which have opposed Gen, Brooke and
the Cuban cabinet hold that Gen.
Woods first duty will be TO dismiss
this cabinet and appoint a more rep
resentatIye one.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-14
$l2,75 to $500 Winter Jackets
$1,000.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
We never carry Jackets from one
season 10 another and we try as nearly
as possible 10 keep styles exclusive
You should not neglect selecting early
today or tomorrow II can be, and
from these:
WOmen's Winter Jackets, made Of
cheylots, plushes, kerseys, boucles,
handsome, good fitting, stylish cut.
Regular prices are sl2.75 up TO SIS 90
each, two days
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-14
$1,000.
$l6.75 10 $29.7S Golf Capes--
$500.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
The Golf is a coy and warm garment
designed to be impervious to all kinds
OF weather-and women do not stay in
doors for storms, Here are seventy
five Of our handsomest, the lowest
priced one selling regularly for Sl6'l5
from that they range up 10 t2s.15 each.
laid cut for two days selling, each
at
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-14

r.Sghaon, Dec. lS.-Geenral Forester
!, sI,A .a telegraphlng from Capetown
: ~ ~ p, m. today, sends the follow
49, lspateh from Lord Methuen dated
'.aet rlyer Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1880
~, AS the Beers occupied their
nv s.1Gn s strongly this morning ! re-
"a n security.
,,,. nave gathered from some OF the
," ,.seN and from our men with the
e ..'s,1lssnces, who talked with the Beers,
~, .ne enemys losses were terrible.
n. ~ psorps being completely wiped out.
'eundei." ' "N " '
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-14

.,,, .aOh Dec. N.-Each important
\, seems 10 bring a worse reverse
n,,, Ee British, and the papers this
ys,snas sorrowfully admit that Lord
a. check at Magersfonteln is
aHVsl serious event the war has yet
ssu T1 The Morning Post says:
IA, nave had our day OF humila-
s,, ppointed for us. Let us accept Il
r,r,ag ana soberly. and be better and
ior the lesson II has taught
i,,A nn last reverse will make us a
lr@,s ou,t OF Europe. There never was
IA, apl occasion 10 prove TO Europe
-, We are worth"
a. Vsltion Lord Methuen assaulted
'ls,s, described by a correspondent:
N, ,s,ohten range terminates on the
,~.'h an abrupt saddle rock. some
uuqbA y, a'sh. Boer entertainments run
: r rrs we whole front. The position
,sr y, lNo miles long, due east and
'1s. ne western end OF the trenches
,'a,s ne contour OF the kopjes and
~ retreat"
ev.,.. esumaied here that Lord Me-
D,,s,. ioices amounted to II. 900. and
rhh 70 more. No reliable estimate
~ bs,,s.s,.ts mss yet been received. They
An ~ ,el 10 have been at least a50.
,,rs IS, PAPERS comment upon the ex-
". cavity OF the situation. and
tasn ~ nomentous decision Lord Me-
al, =, mas Ia take-whether 10 re-
ett,s ,.saodoer river or TO retire on
Al liver nver The Times says:
; r,n, SVVeo additional men must
I've null out. The entire available re-
y. v, 1s. De called up and the militia
'sri ~. ,ers turned 10 account. FL
Y s,lsr,. ne made TO Increase the 10.
' 'orees. and further Offers OF
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
Echoes from the Powhatan

Miss Louise Baylor and her guest, Miss
Mary Wilson are sojourning at the Powha-
tan, where for the past few days they have
been the center of attraction. Miss Wilson
possesses to marked degree the rare con-
Yersational powersof her distinguished faith
er, and is one of the most Interesting young
ladies who visit Charles Town.
General Williams. u. s. A. retired. and his
charming daughters, are spending the sum
mer here. General Williams drives out a
great deal, and is charmed with the fertile
and well kept farms of this county
Mrs Pain. daughters and sons, of Calves
ton, Texas. are among the most popular
guests at the hotel.
Mrs. Delephant and her beautiful daugh-
ter will return to the hotel to-day, ate. a
weeks visit to Frederick, Md. The young
lady carried much of the sunshine of the
Powhatan away with her.
Miss Gibson and her friend, Miss Ryan,
are the recipients of much attention from
the young men of the town They are both
very charming and attractive ladies.
Miss Bowling, the beautiful daughter OF
the lady proprietor is probably the best
whip at the hotel. She is often out with
driving party.-Advocate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

Eee'ey's Ne.O Series of Picturesque america
Giren A,0ay by The B. & o. Il. r.
The first volume containing thirty-two SUI
perb half-tone engravings. Sx1O inches. made
from photographs in the Eastern portion of
the United States. in the Allegheny Mnu :
tains. Shenandoah Valley and the surrourd-
ing historical territory.
These views iuclude New York Hurbor
Brooklyn Bridge, Susquehanna River Hur-
per's Ferry with John Browns Fort, John
Browns monument, Jefferson's Rock, Battle
fields at Winchester and Fishers Hill, Cheat
River, Indian Creek, Old National Road. etc.
These views have been selected from the ia
NOUS series of photographs owned by the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Sent free to any address in the United
States, Canada or Mexico upon receipt OF 12c
in stamps or coin to cover postage and rack
ing.
Copy may be seen at any ticket Office of the
b & o. r. X.
In sending orders, address d. B. NIartin,
Manager Passenger Traffic, Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, Baltimore, Md, marking en-
velopc " Picturesque America"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
DEER PARK HOTEL,
Deer Park, Maryland Most Delightful
Summer Resort of the Alleghenies.

Swept by mountain breczas, . 800 feet
above sea level. Absolutely Tree from
malaria. hay fever and mosq 'itos. Or
road. Hotel and Colt ges. Every mod
ern convenience. Rooms en- suite with
bath. Electric Tights, Elevator, Turk
ish Baths, two large Swim ming Pools,
Golf Links, Tennis q 'nrts. Bowling AZ
erv Stable. Snnapoiis Ssvsi Acs sG en-
Bare d. Delightful ccttaaes furnishes
for housekeeping il desired) ready TO
occupancy June 1st. Rotcl open frOn
June 24lh September c0yh.
For rates ard inrUriistion address u
G. Jones, Manager, q. q o. Building
Baltimore, Md until Jui 10Th. After
that limo. Deer Park Garrett Co, Md,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
GreHt Generosity.


MIR. Charles b. Rauss. The blind mill
lionare of New York, who entered the
business world with nothing, save his
own energy, way back in the days fol-
lowing the war. MS well as ii, the days of
N. ID. Keneaster. WHO also made and LOST
fortunes, aud was finally helped by Mr.
Rouss. has again shown great generosity
to Winchester. He has given 80. 600 dol
lars for the erection OF beautiful and
rseful public building ON the squire, III
the centre of the town. Winchester la
agreed to comply with conditions as TO
any balance necessary, complete title and
building.
Mr. Rauss has given Winchester with
in The past 10 years over 1OO. 900 dollars,
a remarkable and praiseworthy testimoni
nj of his recognition. in success, of the
town OF bis boyhood.
While he. in his kindness aud geuer-
osity, thus gives of his earnings. for bless
ings to kith and kin. and To frierds Of
the old home, may we not hope that tn
Healer who made the lame walk and tho
blind to see, will yet bless this man. with
vision, for many years of good usefulness
: Itartinsbprq Independent.
Every well man hath his ill day.
When SO bit off or when seriously i'll
you should take Hoods Sarsaparilla and
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
TRAINS VIA ALTExwALD cur-opr.

Leave HagersSown for Cha mbcrsburg and
intermediate Stations at 6. II III. and 3 II p.
M. and leave CbanbersburS Tor HageFstOTn
and intermediate Stations at us q. ~. aud
7.49 p. m.
Trains forFrederick leave Bfuccyille at SIS,
9-:55 and 1910 a. NJ, and 5.SS and 6.2j p. L.
Trains for ljttIetowu aud TaneytoWn leave
BrneeviIle 9-47 a III. aud 3.4J IN.
leave Rocky Ridge for Ernmitfburg at ga
and 10 10 n and 3.31 and 6.36 p. Letyo
EInmitsbur.s for Rocky Ridge ut no and Ia 90
a. IN. aud , 80 aud $50 p. ~
eDaily. All others Daily, except Sunday.
tStOps only to land passengers fram Ddlti-
more
j. ". HOOD, Pres't. aAd tienI Han'.sr.
B. II. GRISWOLD, Gcn'l Pass. Agent
June -. 1898
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

BLUE MoUSTAIN ExPnEss (PArlor Car)
leaves Baltimore, daily, except Sunday, 3 %
p IN, for Hagersiown. Returning leaves fla
gerstown q AZ q. W. Arrive Baltimore 9g3t
Additional trains leave Baltimore for Union
Bridge and intermediate Stations at 1917 a.
III. and 800 aud OF p. IN. aud leave Union
Bridge TOR Baltimore at $40 and q, 81 u. M,
and l2.5j p. M, daily, except Sunday.
Leave Baltimore for union
bridge aud Intermediate Stations 0.3j a. ~.
aud 2. 35 p. m. and leave Union Bridge at 6 45
q. NJ, aud 3.5S p. III. for Baltimore aud Inter-
mediate Stations.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
Try Aliens Foot-Ease,

powder to he shaken into the shoes. At this
season your feet feel swollen, nervous and
hot. and get tired easily. If you have smart
ing feet or tight Shoes, try Aliens Foot-Easc.
1t cools the feet and makes walking easy.
Relieves corns aud bunious of all pain and
gives rest and comfort. Try it today. Sold
by I'LL druggists, groccrs, shoe stores and gen
eral storekecpcrs everywhere. Price Csc.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allca s. Ohm
sted, Lie Roy. n. Y. JyiS-4w.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

LET ME SAY / have nstd Ely's Cream Dalm
for c:tnrrh and cun,thornnshly recommend it
for what it claims. Very truly. (Rev } IL. w.
Hathaway Elizabeth. N.
TRIED Ely's Cream Balm. and to all APP
pearunccs am cured of cutarlh. The terrible
h. adpchcs frpm which I long suffered are
yunc.-W. j. Hitchcock late Major U. s. Vol.
\. \. Gen. Buffalo, N. Y.
\ Zoe. trial size or the SOC. size of Ely'S
Cream Balm will hc mnied. Kept by dug
gists. Ely BrO!hers. SO Mnrren ST.. N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
WEEK END RATES.

Beginning Suiur lay. Mas Is. and continu-
ing to and including Sunday. Sept ~. L 90,
Observation-Disclosures will place in effect rate
of one fare for the round trio from Harrison
lnrg, WarrcntOn. Orange. Round Hill and
intermediate stations to Washington, ID. e..
and return, tickets 10 be sold ouSaturday and
Sunday of each week. good returning the fol-
lowing Monday The two-day round trip rate
now in effect will bc sold during the week as
an the past. These weekend Iates are also ON
sale ut Washington aud Alexandria to com
mutation points in Virginiu.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
Music Lessons.

MISS BERTHA A. RUHL will continue
to teach Vocal and Instrumental Music at
her residence on the corner of Samuel and
Liberty streets. Any one wishing Careful and
Thorough Instruction ut a very Moderate
Prize will do well by engaging her as their
Instructor. March 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
Give Me a Bid.

offer my services to the public as an auc-
tioneer. with county and corporation license,
and solicit a share of patronage Having
had considerable experience, guarantee sat
isfaction. Charges reasonable
CHARLES RISSLER.
Jan. 5, 1897, Charles Town, w. Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 1Oc or 25c.
II C. G. @. fail TO cure, druggists refund money.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
NOKTnWARD.

Nos. IA and Sc connect with main line trains
for all points South and Southwest, and at
o! cars bctwcenWasLin. ton aud Iurrisouburg
on Nos. IS and IA.
For detailed iufor alton apply to nearest
agent of Southern Railway. or write to L. s.
Brown, General Agent, Washington. d. {.
FRANK s. CANNON,
Bid Vice PRIEST & Gcn'l Mgr
j. NJ. CULP, Traffic Mgr.
Jan 81. ". a. TURK, Gen'l pnss Agt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

Jno. A. Washington. R. " Alexander.
Washington & Alexander,
Insurance Agency,
ONE OF THE OLDEST INSUIlAN nee AGEN
CIES IN THE STATE.
Office Gibson Building. Charles Town, W. Va.
Representing the following Companies
The old and reliable
ATNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
of Hartford, Conn.,.
Giving the best results to policy holders. aud
winch has larger amount Of policies in
jefferson County than all other Life
Insurance Companies together.
Liverpool " London & Globe, of England
Scottish Union and National of Scotland
and the Royal Insurance Co., OF Liv-
erpool, the largest foreign Cos.
d.ing business in America.
ATNA. OF HARTFORD.
Peabody, of Wheeling, Wa.
Franklin, of Wheeling.
German Fire, of Wheeling.
Phoenix. of Hartford.
Virginia Fire and Marine, of Richmond Va
GeoTgia Home, of Columbus. Ga.
Fire Association.-of Philadelphia, Pa.
Continental. of New York
German-American Fire Insurance Co. of New
York.
Nia@Ora Fire Insurance Co. of New York
Fidelity and Casualty. of New York CITY,
furnishing Steam Boiler Insurance aud
Inspections aud Accident Insurance.
of every kind.
Fidelity and Deposit Company, of Maryland.
tue only company authorized TO grant
bOids and become surety in the state.
JEFFERSON COUNTY MUTUAL. FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
All losses promptly adjusted and paid at our
once.
sub-Agents!
J. $. FLEMING, shepherdstown, W. Va.
CIlAS. II, TRAIL, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
y sworn statement of the conditions of ull
Foreign Insurance Companies represented in
this Agency will he found at the Clerks Office,
in compliance with the State laws.
We solicit continuance of your patronage,
Respectfully.
WASHINGTON lS ALEXANDER.
Feb 10, 1895.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

BALTIMORE & CUMBERLAND vAL1.sr sHAse u
Leave Hagerstown for waynesboro, Chan-
bersburg aud intermediate St.tiosas "a o 25 u.
m, ana for shippensburg and Intermediate
Stations at lilo III. aud Z, 90 p. in.
Leave ShiPPenHburis for Ha.seFEtoNn and Ia
tertnrtinie Stations AT GOO n. NJ. and 500 p.
IN, and leave Chambersburas for HagcrstOwn
and intermediate Stations at .45 p. III.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
SoutheKn RaiIwav.

Observation-Disclosures. ALEXANDRIA, STRAs-
BURG AND HAIR oNBURG
Condenscdrime Tables, in Effect May { 1899
Grains Nos. and 80 daily trains Nos. IS,
a. "A and q dailY. eNcent SumdmY.l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

(SIsTERN Pumps--we have the hest and
" decidedly the cheapest on lie market, as
also force aud lift pumps, all sizes Come
and see us. YESTERDAY & co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08

Every well man hath his ill day.
When ga bit off = or when seriously i'll
you should take Hoods SaFsapaTilla and
get we'll.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-08-08
oA9ToRE
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
s's, ss leMzAzzzz1
PICTURESQUE SCENERY"

Neeley's Ne.O Series of Picturesque America
Giren Aloau ~ Mle B. Dc o. e. e.
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PaIntIng, PaperIng, &c.

IIHE undersigned is prepared to do all kinds
4 of Painting. Graining, Paper Hanging,
sc. Prices moderate and prompt attention
given to all orders T. u. BAKER.
Nay 2. GIFT
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-09
RIVER MYSTERY IN
NEW YORK CITY
Dismembered Body of a
Woman Found.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Oct. 8.-Several parts of
the dismembered body of a woman are
at the Morgue. and the police are investi-
eating another river mystery.
In the North River at the foot of West
Seventeenth street, man fishing last
night hauled up on his hook a bundle con-
tanning the trunk of woman's BODY.
Early in the morning the left thigh of
a woman, wrapped In several newspapers
had been found in front of 16 West Seven
teenth street. 1t was found that the Dor
ton of the thigh fitted the dismembered
trunk. Doctors who have examined the
parts are of the opinion that they are
those Of a woman probably less than mid
die age. The newspapers in which the
thigh was wrapped included one of the
date of October 5, showing that the body
had been dismembered on that date or
subsequent to it. There were several
marks on the papers. but the nature Of Of
these the police will not disclose. Several
cuts on the body indicate II had been
hacked. The driver of a furniture van IS
suspected and the police are hunting for
him. -
The San Francisco call., 1899-10-09
PRESIDENT ATTENDS
RELIGIOUS SERVICES

CHICAGO, Oct. Sunday was not a
day Of rest for President Mckinley. The
center of a city's festivities and the one
desired object Of numerous committees
and delegations, he was kept busy from
the time of the last puff from his after
breakfast cigar until the last benediction
Of the religious services which filed the
day had been given. During the after
noon and evening he attended three re-
lieious services-two in the Auditorium
and one in Quinn Chapel, at which latter
place he spoke a few words of greeting
to the enthusiastic colored congregation
there assembled At the exercises for
children in the Auditorium during the
afternoon the President, in response to
prolonged cheering, said:
"I do not like to interrupt the singing
of the American hymn by making a
speech. I can only express to you the
very great satisfaction it is to me to wit
ness this magnificent demonstration of
patriotism. and love of Cod
The big hall was packed with expectant
humanity and the chief executive listened
attentively to addresses made by Rev.
Samuel b Barnett of Des Moines, Iowa;
Rev Father Maurice j. Doorney and the
Rev. J. Arondthaler. He vigorously ap-
plauded a mention of Admiral Dewey
made during Father Doorney's speech.
At his apartments in the Auditorium
Annex the President was met by a dele
cation of coored men from Quinn Chapel
and accepted their invitation to speak