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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-04-15

Ladies' Ribbed Underwear
Vest, cut high neck and long
sleeves, drawers finished
with sateen; value 40c each,
at. ............. .... .....25c
Ladies' Union Suits
OF fine Isle thread, knee
length. low neck and short
sleeves, ecru only; value
$l.00 suit, at .45c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Music and MnfrimOnY

Captain Becker. an official Of the
Kongo Free State, won the affection OF
many of the natives in n very curious
way. He bought a good loud playing
barrel organ and allowed the natives
to turn the handle. The captain was
very anxious that the people should
be married in accordance with the
Christian religion, and when it was
known the organ would be played ut
all such marriages the increase in the
number Of Christian weddings was re-
markable. Things were generally ar
ranged SO that one wedding took place
each day, in order that the organ
might be heard regularly. 1t turned
out afterward that several couples had
been married twice, in order that tie
organ might be played at their nup-
tials.-SusseX News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03

kerr Millinery company, now located
at Second and Harrison streets. Dav-
export, and is the only man milliner
ever in this part of the country.
The interior of the saloon of Gus
Engel on Third avenue between
Twenty-second and Twenty-third
streets was damaged $50 by tire of
unknown origin at = o'clock this
morning. The place was locked when
the Centrals arrived. The door WAS
forced open and tho blaze extin-
guished.
Leslie Nj. Shaw. who is striving to
succeed himself as governor of Iowa,
spoke at Turner hall, Davenport. last
night. GOV, Shaw confined himself
To state issues aud did not attempt to
answer the arguments so brilliantly
put forth by Fred White. the demo-
cratic candidate for governor, from
the same platform a few weeks ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
He Took the Hint.

General Harrison. in 1899, sent DR.
Bedloe of Philadelphia to Canton as
consul During his term the doctor
was spending n month or two in Wash
ingtOn and was largely in evidence in
social and political circles. About this
time the Gridiron club gave a dinner
and both gentlemen were guests. The
doctor told a few stories early in the
evening, and later on the president
made a speech.
II was charmed" he said in his soft,
graceful way, 'tO hear the clever anec-
dotes from our distinguished consul TO
i mean from Annoy" Then he passed
on to other topics. but the doctor took
the hint, and the next steamer carried
him back to his post.
1t was not the first time that DR..
Bedloe had experience with presidents
ut club dinners. Once President Cleve-
land was n guest ut the celebrated
Glover club in Philadelphia. of which
the doctor is famous wit. The Glover
ties always interrupt their guests when
they rise to speak. Knowing this, Mr.
Cleveland began:
Go on, gentlemen; l am prepared
for the worst"
There came an instant's pause, and
the doctor cackled shrilly:
$50 are we."-Philadelphia Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the pub
lie to know of one concern in the land
who are not afraid to be generous t,
the needy and suffering. The propri
etors of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds have
given away over ten million trial bot
ties of this great medicine, and have
the satisfaction of knowing it has abb
solutely cured thousands of hopeless
cases. Asthma, bronchitis, hoarse-
ness and all diseases of the throat,
chest and lungs are surely cured by
it. Call on Hartz & Ullemeyer, drug
gists. and get a free trial bottle.
Regular size so cents and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed or price refunded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
FIRST SAIL FAILS.
Continued from First page.
one could toss biscuit from the Co
| N m Lin 10 The Shamrock

one could toss biscuit from the CO.
lum bia to the Shamrock.
Yachtsmsn Surprised.
New York. Oct 3.-The first race of
the international series between the
American yacht Columbia and the
British challenger Shamrock is being
sailed today over course fifteen miles
TO windward or leeward and return.
off Sandy Hook. One of the greatest
surprises for yachtmen since the ar
rival of the Shamrock in these waters
was the announcement officially made
at the New York Yacht club that the
Columbia would have to allow the
Shamrock 6.3l seconds on n thirty
mile course.
1t appears that Designer Fife. while
giving the Shamrock n larger sail plan
than the Columbia, has at the same
time SO constructed her hull as 10 give
her great freebOard, less displacement
and consequently a shorter water line
by almost two feet. The official meas
urementS We're made by John Hyslop
yesterday. They show that the Co
lumbia's water line length is 1866 feet
and the ShamrOck's $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
blessed Hour of Our DInner.."

Said the poet. and the meal is really
enjoyable when eaten at the dining
rooms of the Mrs. Clark company,
15i-15S Wabash avenue, Chicago. or
at the restaurant for men only. on
the seventh floor of the Association
building. 15S La Sale street. whic h
is also run by this company. The
cuisine and service are unexcelled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Visitation Academy.

Academy of the Visitation. conduct
ed by the sisters of the Visitation,
2939 Fifth avenue. Rock Island. The
academic, preparatory and kinder
ten departments of the new academy
will be opened Monday, Sept. IS.
Superior advantages in music. art,
elocution. physical culture and the
languages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
Challenge for Jimmie Michael

Cincinnati. Oct. 3.-Harry Gibson.
of Cincinnati, the worlds middle dis
lance champion cyclist, has issued a
challenge to ride Jimmie Michael at
the track Offering the largest purse,
any distance from five miles to an
hour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03
s. to Ch.caro n-,d Return,

Oct to 9 good to return up to and
including Oct. II, via Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific railroad.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-10-03

The Weather We May Have.
Generally fair tonight and Wednes-
day: cooler tonight.
Todays temperature ~.
j. II. SHERIER, Observer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
Washington stock Excbany.

Sales-regular call IL O'Clock ND C. Sess
s4o WV AZ al f4 hLe; Metropolitan Raroad cert B.
20 ~ ct sS54, 70 at a3A, ~ at 49, 70 al gst
At 5aS 30 "a al ~. ~ Washington Gas, Is az II
5S32 10 at 53h, IS at 5Sls, 10 at 5sK e ar az
az fa 81 ~ n%'yPe 70 at "a 10 at PA IA 10
10 10 at 2li5s, 10 at 2lIJS S at nag fansta5
NJ mo1 10y 100 at ls 100 at ls, 500 at lS 100
a. ISIS 'uo at lSH. American GraphnlhoIe pr,-
lsrred loo at 1874. After call-Washinrton Gas
District of Columbia Bonds.>:S. 1899 ao-vo.r
q 3J GI To- bid as 1901 water stock 1O5 bid
Miscellaneous Bonds-MetropolItan Railroad rs
bid III oss HSdFoP e, Railroad cert indb
asked Columbia Railroad 2d mort IS i0aM Ia
10 asked Washington Gas Co series A. is IO5
bid bid, washingt9n Gas series B. es 100 bid L. s
ElectrlG Llght deb; imp. 6s, III bid, ia asked
Ches and Pot Telephone s. io4 lid i' ASKED ASKED.
can can Security and Trust Is, 100 bid Washington
90 imp Us, los bid. Washington Market Co cKtn
Us, los bid Masonic Hall Association Is los hid
National Bank Stocks Bank of washington o.,
Farmers Far and Mechanics, 200 bid 20 asked. Se
, Pa 49, asked Capital, 125 bid. West End ii5
c o ~ ii5 a sS Trader l2O bid, lbs asked LIN
safe Deposit and Trust Companies -NationaI SAT-,
and Trust, l5s bid 100 asked American SechT GtT
m and Trust; l15 bid 1872 asked Washington Safe
Insurance stocks.-Firemen's "a bid Franklin.
46 bid. Metropolitan. 30 bid. Corcoran, o. hid.
Union, ilE bid Columbia IA bid 'u i.z Natlpn lions
R r. 81 bid Peoples, So bid asked. Lincoln
Title Insurance stocks.-Real Estate Title eS hid
trict Title, 2 bid, asked 20 "
Railroad Stocks.-Capital Traction Co. 49, bid
93% asked. Metropolitan, 230 bid. Metropolitan
trust receipts, 30 bid. Columbia trust REGENTS
l49 bid City and Suburban. 42l bid 44Is asked
Georgetown and Tenleytown, 20 bid.
Gas and Electric Light Stocks Washington Gas
a3As bid, $685. asked. Georgetown Gas 53 bid AZ
asked u. 5. Electric Light. lbs bid.
Telephone Stocks.-Chesapeake and Potomac "a
bid, 40 asked. Pennsyl, ania, Al bid
Miscellaneous Stocks -Mergenthaler Iinotrur
Play bid, 2l5 asked Lanston Monotype IS,S hid
lS% asked. American Graphophone, xl3 bid i3h
asked American Graphophone preferred l3L Iid-
1871 asked. Pneumatic Gun Carriage. 40 lid
Washington Market. Is bid. Great Fails Ice Iss
bid, 200 asked. Norfolk and Washington Steamh~at
NO bid. Lincoln Hail. 100 asked
xEx dividend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
NATHAN SMITHS DEATH.
Passing Away of Old and Much
Beloved Clerk.

Nathan A c. Smith. an old employee of
the Post Office Department, died yesterday
morning at his home 626 E street south
west. Mr.. Smith was one of the best
known clerks in the office, and had been
employed in the department for twenty
one years. He held several important po-
sitions, being at one time appointment
clerk and at another chief of the bond di-
vision. He was born in Chelsea, Orange
county. VT, in 1888, but moved to Wiscon-
sin when quite young man. AT the
breaking out of the civil war he Joined
Company ii of the 18th Wisconsin Eolun-
teers. and was made lieutenant He served
opening of hostilites he was admitted to
the bar
Twenty-one years ago he accepted a po-
sition in the Post Office Department, where
his venerable father. Chauncey Smith, was
q clerk. Both father and son commanded
the love and respect of their fellow clerks.
Several years after the son came to Wash
ington the father died. He was chief of
the bond division at the time. and the son
son resigned and went west to engage in
cattle raising But the venture did not
succeed, and he returned and was reap
pointed. a few years after he again re-
signed and was again reappointed. He re-
maiLed in the service but a short time
when he resigned. During the close OF the
Spanish war he was appointed to a posi-
ton in Cuba. bit after some hesitation de-
Clined 1t. Shortly afterward his health be-
came poor. and about three months ago
he was taken ill. The funeral will he pri-
v2te. and will take place Sunday next at .
O'Clock pm. The interment wifi be at Con-
gIeSSional cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
A UTOPIAN DREAM.
Proposed Federation of British Col
Onies with Canada and Newfoundland

The renewed report that steps may be
taken to federate the British West Indian
colonies, joining them with Canada and
Newfoundland, and thus bringing under
one common head all the British colonies
in the western hemisphere, is not seriously
considered by the British and colonial Off
Gals now in Washington. The report re-
Gently came from Jamaica that such a
plan was on foot, and might be resorted
to II the Jamaican tariff commissioners
failed to secure reciprocity treaty during
their coming visit to Washington The
plan has now been considerably elaborated
in some American publications.
But those who would be apt to know If
any such extensive project was in view,
say 1t has never received official considera-
TO time and has been looked upon as rather
a Utopian dream. The British charge Mr.
Tower, and the government secretary for
British Guiana, Sir Cavendish Boyle view
the report in that light. 1t is recalled in
this connection that when Mr. Foster was
the finance secretary in the Canadian cabi-
net he sought to bring about a trade fed
Grafton between Canada and the British
West Indies which failed of success, how
ever, because of the great distance and the
lack of natural relationship between the
two parties The colonial officials now in
Washington say that the natural trade
neighbors of the British West Indies are
the United States, and it is for this rea-
son that several of the colonies are now
seeking to secure reciprocity treaties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
FINANCE AND TRADE
Prices for Stocks Advance Under
Buying for Both Accounts.
IMPROVEMENT IN TIE CHANGERS
Industrials Lead in the Upward
Tendency of Today.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS


Special Dispatch to The Evening star
NEW YORK, June e.-The volume of
business was slightly better this morning.
and prices again rallied In all departments.
The granger shares were In good demand
ana improved easily under a combined In
quiry from the short interest and commits
sion houses. The wheat outlook, so far as
1t is adverse to traffic has been pretty gem
orally discounted, and the buying Is now
based on the prospect of a substantial re-
eovery incident to an active handling OF
miscellaneous freight.
The public inquiry is being stimulated BY
the fact that since the revival OF CONNER
cial prosperity the so-called Granger roads
have been dependent on agricultural pro-
ducts for only a very small proportion of
their total tonnage.
The coal stocks came into some promi-
nence during the day a. the result Of
rCnlors relative TO contemplated activity
after Mr. Morgan's return next week. The
coal consolidation has been one OF the most
discussed projects Of the last few Years.
but All Efforts in that direction have either
failed or been allowed to drift into the Sc
CIusion or a few downtown Offices
Inc return OF Mr.. Morgan IS now used 10
revive ihese rumors. the inference being
mat gentlemans preseucs in the country
at least makes the attempt possibla Should
me transaction he made, Wall street would
have speculative incentive bayond anv-
thing thus far deduced from this years de-
velopments
The outflow of 100000 gold bv torror-
rows steamers excited onH passing inter
eSI lhere are many features in connec-
non with this movement which are nor
Iuily explained, but the stree It's apnarentIN,
SallStled with the fact that the la hiking
community seems perfectly able 10 mat
the occasion without showing any svnnn-
toms of concern.
Inc industrial properties were in eoot
iemand as whole, Peoples Gas ana
brooklyn Repid Transit being especially
sirons under what appeared 10 be an in
siie demand. The stocks throughout this
department.. with the POSSIBLE exceDtion ~
lhe newer and less active members of the
group were buoyant at times, and showed
d IaHyihs power which might have been
doubted few days ago
American : eel and Wire which ba. b,
ne least responsive to the change in the
senerai market recovered sharply during
ne iilaI hour under mixed trading, Dur
ing the last forty-eight hours a very is
[ldeu curtailing of the short interest has
been accomplished and it now remains Ia
pe seen 10 what extent the public demand
VIII carry the upward movement. Tho
new money coming into the street around
the first Of the month is already being dis
counted by the commission house FOLLOWING
Securities are being bought now ia ha
reso!d at the time OF that demand sentI
ment has changed for the better and nricas
may again come under the Immediate domi
nation OF the believers In a higher average
level. "'e'"so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
A sOtTH DAKOTA ROMANCE.
Divorced Man and Wife Reunited IN
der Dramatic Circumstances.


H1GHMORE. 8. D., June 9.AThe return
to this town of man and woman divorced
five years ago, but who are again husband
and wife, adds the last chaper to roman
tic story of love and war.
Five years ago Henry Ballantine and
wife of this place agreed to separate. They
had been married not quite twelve months.
Baliantine was a prosperous grain buyer,
and owned several good farms near High
more. These he decided to his wife. The
few hundred dollars he was able to scrape
together in cash he put in his own pocket
and left to begin life afresh in a new To-
cation.
As soon as he had gone his wife sued for
a divorce. There was no defense and a de-
cree was granted. The land given her by
her husband she sold 10 advantage and by
shreWd Refreshments accumulated within
the next year a comfortable fortune.
Inc past winter she spent In southern
California. On her way home a month ego
she stopped Temporarily in San Francisco.
On the street there one day she met an
emaclated figure in army blue, hobbling
about with the aid: of a heavy cane. in
vain search for employment. 1t was Bal
lantlne discharged from the United States
volunteer service and an invalid from the
Philippines after fever.
Ballantine was about to pass his former
Wlle without speaking to her, but she, when
she saw his wasted form and miserable
condition, felt all her old love for him re-
vive. She hurried him into a carriage and
TO her motel, where comfortable quarters,
physicians soon produced a marked i'm
proVement in his health. Last week the
Two were remarked and have just returned
to Highmore together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
FRANCHISES IN PORTO RICO.
The War Department Considering the
Course to De Pursued.

The War Department is considering the
cious distribution of municipal franchises
in Porto Rico. These are franchises for
the construction of urban trolley roads,
electric and gas lighting systems and SIM
liar pubic works. AS for the broader fran
chises for steam railroads and telegraphs,
1t has been concluded not to allot any Of
these at this time. 1t has been the pur-
pose of the War Department, should the
decision be arrived at, finally to let some
of these municipal franchises, to be guided
largely by the local feeling of the COM
munities taking precautions, however to
prevent sharp practice on the part of pro-
motors and Spectators.
Contrary to an impression that prevails
to some extent, the Foraker resolution for
bidding the allotment of franchises applies
only to Cuba, and not to Porto Rico, so
that the War Department has a free hand
In dealing with this subject in Porto Rico.
The cabinet has already given considera-
uOn TO II, and a decision as to the line of
policy to be followed is expected very soon.
So far as Porto Rico is concerned, the order
last December relative to franchises still
holds good. That order is as follows:
Until otherwise ordered, no grants or
concessions of public or corporate rights or
or quasi-public works, such as railroads,
tramways, telegraph and telephone lines.
water works, gas works, electric light lines
etc, Snail be made by any municipal
other local governmental authority or body
in Porto Rico, except upon the approval of
the major general commanding the military
forces of the United States in Porto Rico,
who shall, before approving any such
grant or concession, be so especially au
thOrlZed by the Secretary of War"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09

At the request of the Secretary of State
secretary Long has made a memorandum
OF the facts in the case of the seizure of
the French steamer Olnde Rodriguez dur
ing the Spanish war, with special refer
ence to the claim of Mile. Ivanne Vabre
one of her passengers at the time, who has
filed claim against the United States for
Slo'"o Indemnity. Secretary Long states
that if the claimant was detained in
Charleston. s. C., for nineteen days as al
legged, it was not under authority or by or
ders of the Navy Department. He points
out also that under the decision of the Su-
preme Court 'it would appear that any
claim Tor damages growing out of the seiZ-
ure of the Olinde Rodriguez should be ad-
dressed to her owners and not preferred
against the United States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
TODAY's CABINET MEETING.
Not Many Matters Were Considered
During the Session.

+ The cabinet held short session today,
not many matters being considered. Secre-
tary Hay was afterward asked If the sub
jeet of the Alaskan boundary was brought
up. He said that the subject had not been
mentioned.
The President stated to the cabinet that
he had selected the members of the canal
commission. His selections were read and
then the commission and its proposed work
were discussed. 1t is said that the Presi-
dent would like to see the commission do
its work and report by December, so that
Congress can then handle the matter of a
canal.
The cabinet in connection with the posi-
BILE necessity of enlisting force OF Voiuh-
teers, today discussed a plan for the en-
listment of several skeleton regiments III
Manila from among the volunteers VINO de-
sire to remain in the service ana the SUP
sequent filling out Of these regiments VIII
recruits enlisted in this country General
Otis, according to this plan, would be given
the authority to select the officers OF these
regiments from among the volunteer Of
ficers who are to be mustered out. Iis
plan, which commends itself to the favor
of the members of the cabinet generally,
would form nucleus of veteran ofncers
and men, seasoned to the climate and ia
miliar with the work to be done
Such a force, leavened with veterans,
doubtless would be UNNECESSARILY superior
to a force of raw recruits, undisciplined
and unacclimated. The plan was only dis
cussed In connection with future contln-
gercies, and did not reach the state OF
action.
The Attorney General announced his
opinion that the army reorganization bill
fixing the maximum strength OF the army
at $4,000 did not include the enlisted force
of the hospital corps, about 1900 men, so
that the enlisted force can be increased by
that number.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09
WITHOUT A REMEDY.
Assessors Explanation of Delay in
Issuance of Tax Certificates.

The Washington Title Insurance Com
pany, through it's secretary, Mr.. George r.
Linkins, recently invited the attention of
the District Commissioners to the delay
and trouble which is said TO attend the
securing of tax certificates. While at times
the sale of property is long delayed, If not
defeated. Mr.. Linkins explained that the
efficiency of the District Office was not criti-
cised, but he suggested that the force
could be increased much to the advantage
of the business community, and also to
the general public.
The matter was referred to Mr.. Matthew
Trimble, the District assessor, who report
ed to the Commissioners as follows, the
substance of his report being communicated
to Mr.. Linkins:
There are two clerks employed in max
ing examinations and one clerk In type
setting them. Each certificate is exam
ined by different clerk from the one max
ing the original examination, in order to
insure absolute accuracy, besides consider
able time is required in locating from the
dates.
There has been considerable increase in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-09

, baltimore Markets,

BALTIMORE, June 9.-Flour quiet uncba n.,ed :
receipts, l3, 1856 barrels; exports q barrels sales
100 barrels Wheat dull and easy; spot 755Sa
15A the month, 15a75A: July, 76Aa 764; August
77l3a77%; steamer No. red, ii; receipts, 81 Oa3
bushels exports, nose stock, 9o4 $50 bushels sales
5000 bushels; southern by sample, 7Oa 1914 do on
grade, 71aI6. Corn steady; spot and the month
3Iasa3a$4; July; 3Isa3s; steamer mixed, 36lsa36A
receipts, 12452S bushels; exports 1Ss, $40 bushels
stock, 1,O50.o2l bushels; sales. 1000 bushels south
ein white corn, ~ asked do. yellow. IS asked
Oats easy; No. white, 32a32l2: No. mixed ,lIS
asked; receipts. 714t bushels; exports none; stock
405.S1S bushels Rye dull; No. western, 54a56
343 bushels. Fay firm for best grades; No tim
othy, $3.50. Grain freights very quiet. unchang-
ed Sugar unchanged. Butter unchanged Eggs
Unchanged. Lettuce unchanged. Cheese steady.
large 50; medium, sh; small, SIS. Whisky I'M