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The evening times., 1899-03-27
STRONG BRIBERY HINTS.
A Delaware Legislator to He sum
monel.

Wilmington. Del, March 27-It is ex-
pected that State Detective McVey will
go to Dover today and before Magistrate
Hutton swear out a warrant for the ar
rest of Mark l.. Davis, of Milford Lead
ing Union Republican member Of the last
legislature.
Mr.. Davis will be charged with attempt
ing to bribe Francis II. Lattomus, a Reg
ular Republican member from Appoquini-
mink Hundred. to vote for J. Edward Ad-
dicks for Senator.
Mr.. Davis, it Is expected. will be pre-
pared to take the necessary action for his
defence.
The proposed arrest of Mr. Davis is the
outcome of the revelations made by Rep
resentative Lattomus TO Deputy Attorney
General Cooper while at Mr.. Cooper's Of
fee last week
Mr.. Lattomus told his story in the pres
ence of Mr.. Cooper. Detective McVey and
William N. Byrne. Regular Republican
leader in this city, who was acting as his
counsel.
He said that. about two weeks before the
adjournment of the legislature, he was met
on Lockerman Street. Dover. by Mr.. Davis,
who said that he understood that there
was mortgage on the farm of Mr. Lat
tomus and that this mortgage would be
lifted if Mr. Lattomus would vote for Mr..
Addicks for Senator
Lattomus replied that he would not do
so.
1t is alleged that Mr. Davis then suggest
ed that the money might be given to his
(LattomusD wife, and she might pay the
mortgage, but Mr. Lattomus would not
agree 10 it. Mr.. Lattomus made affidavit
TO statement to the above effect
Dover, Del, March 21.-Representative
Mark l.. Davis for whose arrest il is stated
warrant will be issued in connection with
Attorney General Whites investigation of
the alleged bribery. was seen at his home
in Milford last night.
Did you know that you are 10 be ar
rested in Dover" he was asked
Il know nothing about that the as
semblyman replied. Il am going to Do
yer but | hope not to be arrested
Are you going in response. To call
from Attorney General White in the brib-
cry investigation
mo. sir: l am not and | know moth
ing about his investigation.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
TO D1sBAND coLoRED MILITIA.

Governor Gambler Orders the Nus
ter-Out of Georgia Volunteers.
Atlanta, Ga, March 22.-The State OF
Georgia has determined that negro volun-
teer military companies are undesirable.
and Governor Candler's administration has
begun mastering out all the colored yolun
teer companies now a part of the State
militia.
This action on the part of the State is
result of the alleged riotous and disgrace
full conduct of the volunteer negro immune
regiments which were stationed at Chicka
mauga and Macon, and which shot their
way through this and other States on their
way home after being mustered out re-
Gently.
Governor Gambler and the adjutant gen.
eral are convinced that negro troops are a
menace to the peace and order of the
State and on Saturday an order was is
sued from the Capitol dischargng the fol-
lowing colored companies in the State
service:
Georgia Cadets. Company B. Second Bat
TALON, infantry; Georgia Volunteers. color
ed, Atlanta
Governors Volunteers Company C. Sec
ond Battalion. infantry; Georgia Volun
teers. colored, Atlanta.
Fulton Guards. Company d, Second Bat
TALON, infantry: Georgia Volunteers, co.or-
ed, Atlanta.
Columbus Volunteers. Company B, Sec
ond Battalion. infantry: Georgia yolun-
teers, colored Columbus.
Field staff and non commissioned stats
Second Battalion, infantry; Georgia Vol
unteers, celored.s
The order discharging also commands
the captains of the companies to turn over
their guns and ammunition and State prop
erty to the adjutant general at once.
AS a reason for the discharge it is stated
that the companies are incompetent and
have not shown themselves capable OF
maintaining the standard of the State
militia. 1t is said that the governor is in
censed at the conduct Of the negro regi-
ments. and that he will not retain one of
the colored companies in the State service.
The negro soldiers are complaining at their
summary discharge.
Other companies will be mustered out
this week.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
Not So Picturesaue.

FrOm the New Orleans Times Democrat)
81 noticed such sweet, decorative idea on
this street yesterday said lady visitor to
New Orleans friend. while taking a trolley
ride near the French market SIT was a house .
she continued, 'shung all at the second and third
story windows with pale yellow bamboo cur.
tains. They were perfectly plain, and all Of the
same shade, but you have idea how they set
off the old place. Why, they simply gorifed
it" szs-5.,-- ss,r,-s -, -
"Hu-m,m,"" mused her friend.. 81 don't recall
the house. Just point it out as we. go by, will
youf' TTsS Zez
Presently the visitor uttered an exclamation
s..There it is!'' she cried. The house of the
must live there."
"A colony Of Italians. ''s.said. her friend grim
ly. That's not bamboo. It's. spaghetti fac
tory They hang the stud. out there to dry
The evening times., 1899-03-27
where oysters Are Scarce.
From the Boston Journal.

The Man with the Freckles on his Nose glanced
carelessy over the morning paper which the
Man with the Barbed Wire Beard had tloughtfully
subscribed for.
'Will yeu-'
sweetness. for she fondly hoped he would pay
his board after supper.
have some oyster .stew?'
The Man with the Freckles on his Nose tilted
back his chair in defiance of the laws of etiquette
and grayitation.
NO, thank you
far-away look came into his eyes.
'Pm not thirsty"
1t is matter of conjecture whether it was
emotion or stage fright that caused the Man
with the Yellow Whskers to sneeze so violently
that he upset the salt cellar.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
DEATH OF MAJOR PICKETT.
Was a Brother of the Famous Com
federa1e General.

federaSe General.
Norfolk, Va, March 27.-After a short
illness Major Charles Pickett died here
Saturday night
Major Pickett was one of the best-known
residents of Norfolk. He was born in
Richmond fifty-nine years ago of distin-
guished family long and honorably proml-
nent in the great achievements of the COM
monwealth. He was a brother of the ia
nous General Pickett, of the Confederate
army, who led the most famous charge of
modern times at Gettysburg. On his
brothers staff he served as major. and
for time he was adjutant general of
Pickett's division. In these capacities he
served gallantly throughout the war. being
badly wounded at one time. Since the war
Major Pickett had lived here and for a
number of years was secretary of the
Board of Trade. -
The evening times., 1899-03-27
Politics in Chicago.
(From fhe Chicago Chronicle. /,

The Republican campaign lacks energy, pre-
cision, and that desirable element known as GIN
ger. To its progress and success the national Ad-
ministration appears TO be entirely indifferent
Why not send up a.Macedonian cry to Lyman J.
Gage? Is he willing TO sit by quietly and see
his political friends slaughtered in the city of
his legal residence? The question cannot be an.
swered definitely. for as yet Lyman has made no
sign and the President himself reposes on the
soft wood-violet Banks in the neighborhood Of
Jekyl Island complacent as clam at high tide
and obliyious of Zjna,s peril. .5..-= 81
Among its other unhappinesses the Carter cam
paign lacks efficient. disinterested journalistic
backing. bef|t
.;As the situatipN sappears less than ten days
before election the acoHtest for the mayofalty is
between two Democrats
The evening times., 1899-03-27

The Republicans are enjoying the specta-
Gle of squabbles among the Democrats.
But they will learn that this means a live
party with something to accomplish. The
dead never fight and the party that is en-
tirely harmonious has submitted to the
control of the self-seeking. There is new
er a time when somebody does not try to
commit a party organization to a selfish
policy. Squabbles mean that there is vir-
tue enough TO resist, while harmony indi-
Gates surrender
The evening times., 1899-03-27

Denmark, also. wants a slice of the
China pie, and talks about sending war
ship there to enforce her demands. Unless
Russia undertakes to support her inter
ests, the warship will not frighten any
body. With so many greedy nations eager
for the partition China has little chance
of maintaining her integrity.
The evening times., 1899-03-27

Colonel Egbert, who was killed in yes
terday's battle, made a splendid record in
the Civil War and before Santiago. being
wounded in each war, besides doing gal
liant service in Indian campaigns His
fearlessness was shown at Bethesda
Church, Va, where he received a painful
wound. and in leading his men up San
Juan Hill he was shot through the left
lung. For his galiantry he was made a
colonel in the regular army and assigned
to the command of the Twenty second in
fantry whose colonel, Charles A. Wickoff,
was killed in that charge. Although still
suffering from his wound, he sailed on the
first of February for Manila. He died the
ideal death of the soldier, at the head of his
regiment.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
CURRENT HTMOR.
A Mighty Struggle.

tFrom The thicago Record-)
sPa, what is a herog''
"A hero is a who tries to read a news
paper in the same room with boy about your
size
The evening times., 1899-03-27
Getting His Experience.

tFr0m The UcirOlI FTet IItss-J
81 had to call my son off, sighed wealthy
wholesaler who believes that young men should
strike out for themselves in order TO gain ex-
perience and confidence"
.'Hasht he a business shead2''
Possibly, If his judgmeHt-can be Strengthened
out I discovered nlst in time that he was going
to ship a cargo OF horseblankets and sealskiR
sacks to Manila"
The evening times., 1899-03-27

1t is comforting to know that England
and France have reached an amicable set
tlement of their African controversy by a
division of territory. 1t is within the
realms of the possible, however, that new
difficulties may grow out of the near
neighborhood of each to the other. France
has assumed a heavy burden and is in no
such condition as England to suppress up
risings of the blacks.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
Poor Old Spaiu,

(From the Chicago Post)
'sWhat Spain needs began the argumentaiiYe
man. and then there came an interruption
.'what Spain needs" interrupted the Board
Of Trade man, lis a settling clerk"
The evening times., 1899-03-27
An UnfeeIinx Wffe.
Rrom the Detroit Free Press,

"Is there no way of compromising your differ
cnces7" asked the lawyer of his suburban CHI
ent, bent on inaugurating a suit for divorce.
None at all; go ahead>, Put it ON the ground
of extreme, cruelty. Iytoid her to get me the
best spring medicine She could find. She ordered
4 bucksaw. cord OF hardwood. and an AK. All
hope of an aInicable adjustment is past. I"
The evening times., 1899-03-27

last '.slack season." they are in coldi-
tion practically the same as that of the
Russian serfs before emancipation. They
are worse off than many OF the Southern
slaves were before the war. for if the save
found his life intolerable and ran away he
knew that public opinion would not allow
the master to starve the runaway's wife
and children to death by way of revenge
Neither did he look forward to his own
death with shiver of apprehension be-
cause. in that event. his loved ones would
be thrown on the world unprotected. The
workman subject to an INSCRIPTIONS fac
tory owner is practically a slave, driven
by the fear of death. He may know that
there are places in the world where he
could earn an honest living and lay up
something for old age; but he cannot spend
time looking for those places; SO he stays
where he is and suffers, and his employer
makes money, and in some other part OF
the country another employer is in de-
spair because he cannot get labor at any
price. There was a striking instance o.
this in New York some years ago. A busy
merchant wanted to find a man to do a
job of painting on his farm in the country.
1t happened to be the busy season; the job
was not large one, and none of the big
firms would undertake It. Finally, after
much trouble he succeeded in prevailing
upon one OF them to send man out there,
at somewhat eXtravagant cost. A week or
two after the work was done he read in
the paper of house painter who. after
tramping the streets for months in vain
endeavor to get work, had committed sui
eide. What is more remarkable, the incl
dent was repeated in all its details year
or two after, when the business man want
the paint was fairly dry. another painter
committed suicide for precisely the same
reason as the first. This set the merchant
to thinking, and he wrote TO one of the
New York papers suggesting that free
employment agency be established to pre-
vent such tragedies in the future.
There is still another thing to be consid
cred in this matter. which is a strong ar
| gument for extending the employment bu-
reau system to all the States. Just at
present there is a great scarcity of labor
in some of the farming districts in the
West. II it could always be known just
where and when this market for labor is
open, there are many mechanics who would
exchange their present work for farm
work. They would not necessarily be un-
skilled laborers, for many of them are
farm-bred men, who emigrated TO the cities
because work on their fathers worn out
land did not pay" Frequently such men
after few years trial of factory or min;
work, would be glad to go to farming agar
if they could find good chance; but thi:
country is so arge that II man starts tc
walk over TO look for work he is likel,
TO spend good part of his life before b,
finds employment that is suitable. Tn:
/ farmer, who in many cases is obliged tt
| take his laborers into his house and admi
them in some sort to the society of hi.
family. should also have the assurance tha
the strange laborer is man of good char
| acter, and this, through a reliable employ
ment agency. he would be able to obtain.
The evening times., 1899-03-27

The work of the Court of Enquiry is
nearing its end and the responsibility for
subsequent steps will soon be "up to-
the President. good deal depends on
the way in which he accepts it.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
Real Success.
(Frem Puck.}

First Aetor-Was that new play a success?
Second Actor-Was il? Whr, we got our full
salaries for nearly two weeks and busted only
nine miles from New York
The evening times., 1899-03-27
A Cautious Father.
(From the Chicago Post3

tFrOm the thicago FUst.1
'.IIow does it happen that the CroeSus girl has
left her husband. the Count: Everybody said
her father bought him for her
Evidently it mistake He only had
him sent up to the house approval
The evening times., 1899-03-27
The Proper Thing.
From Puck.)

inexperienced Golfer Gin difheHlties9 What do
you do in a place like thiss
Sandy-Weei. mon. I usually swear like the
dell, I'm sorry to say
The evening times., 1899-03-27
A subtle Compliment.

Shelf 1 were man / never wouid care to
marry.
He-H You, were man never would want
to marry, either.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
Not Satisfied.

Patient-Is there much illness in the city now.
doctor?
Physieiah-Some, madam: Int not nearly a.
much as there eaghf to be.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
CIRCULATION STATEMENT T

The Advertisers Guarantee Company, OF Chi
cago, hereby certiies that it has, by its expert
examiners proven and attested the circulation OF
THE TINES, of Washington, d. &. The daily
average PAID circulation for the month of Feb
wary, 1899, was 40,4 ,4i9 copies.
This is GUARANTEED 10 the advertisers OF
the country by a bond of S5000O in the Fidelity
and Deposit Company OF Maryland, deposited
with the Northwestern National Bank. of Chicago
ADVERTISERS GUARANTEE COMPANY.
BY J. II. MASON. President
The evening times., 1899-03-27

THE TINES. in all its editions. Morning Even
ing, and Sunday, viii be mailed 10 one address
iot FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
as often as desired
The evening times., 1899-03-27

Readers of THE TIMES who may at any time
lar unable TO procure copies of il AZ any news
stand railroad station railroad trains,
viii confer favor upon the management by send
ing 10 this Office information of the fact.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
INDIANA'S SCHOOL MONEY.
Poor Counties Profit by the Contributions
of the Richer Ones.

Poor Counties Profit by the Contributions
of the Richer Ones.
Frank Martin, deputy auditor of
state, has compiled tabulated state
ment showing how the several counties
fare in the sppOrtionment of school
money by the state. Many of the pros
porous counties pay into the state
treasury for distribution to other coun-
ties sums largely In excess of the
amounts received under the distribu-
ton. Marion county, fol- instance, con
tributes S39, 1896 for educational pur-
poses in less prosperous counties.
st. Joseph county paid to the state
1892 IS over and above the amount ap-
portloned Amounts paid by some of
the other counties over and above the
amount aPportioned were as follows:
Elkhart, 1928 A; Fulton, $l95.69; Kos
ciusko, S2,40l. Ill; Laporte, $343.96; POr
ter, $4,000
Among those counties which re-
ceived sums over and above those col
lected were Marshall, $1,34.77;
Pulaski, $1,9O6.77; Starke, S668.68.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
Facts as to street Fair.

The publisher of the independent
received a letter from the secretary
of the Street Fair association of a neie h.
boring city that gave successful fair
last year ana tnat is making big prepare
tions for one on large scale, in Septem
Der of this year. He gives the estimate
as to the amount Of money necessary
to conduct a street fair successfully for
| five consecutive days. He tells of their
various plans for raising funds and
gives the proper information to enable
fair projectors to secure first-class at
fractions. He defines unique plan for
securing premiums, which is certainly
| commendable and which, he says, is
working admirably with their commit
tee. Thee are various items in per
fectiDg the details which he volunteers
and which cannot help but save many
dollars to committee that has never
managed street fair.
1t is the opinion of the secretary of
| the association referred to, that Plym-
outh should not delay in starting the
ball rolling if she wants street fair
this fall. From the data in the posses
sion of the Independent, it is evident
that five days street fair can be con-
Quoted for no more than twice the ex-
pense of the Fourth of July celebra-
ton and most likely, considerably less.
In cities where these fairs have been
given, the contributions for defrayinp
expenses have been but drops in the
bucket IS compared with the benefits
which the merchants receive by having
five days attraction, which ELECTS the
Interests of the people in every section
of the county.
Tie business men are urged TO ex-
press themselves on this matter of a
free street fair. The columns of the
Independent are open to all. If your
enthusiasm is sufficiently strong, it is
evident that our Business Mems asso-
citation will be willing to undertake it.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14

The statistics of casualties for the
Fourth of July in Chicago and
other cities, as collected by the
Tribune, shows a total of 80 per-
sons killed and 1890 injured as re-
suit of the independence Day cele-
bration. The total reported fire loss
was $233,ooo. OF the dead, one
was the victim of the toy cannon.
OF the 1890 injured, 73I were in
jured by firecrackers, 259 by toy
cannons, 3S IN powder explosions.
10 by sky rockets, SO by guns and
revolvers, one by falling from bal
loon, five by runaways and 90 by
stray bullets.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
1t Was True Love.

Asa Ives, of Elkhart, and Miss Hat
the home of the bride parents, Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Tye, in Bremen on last
Thursday evening. Rev. j. ID. Cover
ston oficiated. Miss Tye has been a
sufferer from paralysis in her limbs for
the past four years, but is gradually re-
covering. Mr.. Ives is prosperous
young man and kept company with the
young lady before her illness. His af.
fections have always remained the
same notwithstanding her affection
The young couple left for Elkhart Fri
day morning, where they will reside
Bremen Enquirer.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14

a female Sam Jones has been stir
ring up the people at Joplin, Mo
Recently she stopped in the middle
of sermon and, picking Up Bible,
said: "There is a man is this house
who is unfaithful to his wife. | am
going TO throw this Bible at him.
She raised the book as if she was
going to throw it, and every man in
the house but one ducked his head
to avoid the missile. Then the evan
gelist lambasted the dodgers and
lauded the one true man. 1t was
afterward learned that he was deaf
and dumb.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14
Gives Pointers on Street Fair.

Atty. Robert Pollard, of Delphi, In
diana, was here Monday and called
at the Independent office. Mr. Pollard
is president of the Street Fair associa-
ton at that place. During his stay he
impaired considerable information on
the matter of conducting street fair,
in fact just the information which
comes from actual experience. In the
light of the inside information which
he furnishes, it would be an easy mat
ter for Plymouth to conduct success
full fair. 1t is likely that our citizens
will be called together in the near
future for the purpose of organizing
with the object of giving a free street
fair. If Plymouth undertakes this
matter, all may be assured that she will
make it one of the very best of its kind
in this part of Indiana.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-14

The coinage at the Philadelphia mint
for the year ending June 30 was as fol-
lows: Gold, S49,9l9,120; silver, S9,9lS-
81 90; nickles and cents, 1856, 9l0.14.
Total, $50, 764, 40l.79.
| New wheat is being marketed in the
state at from 81 to 66 cents per bushel,
according to location and quality.
These are the prices in the towns and
cities from wagon.
| Ex-Governor Stone, of Missouri, act
ing chairman of the national Demo
cratic committee, has issued formal
call for the meeting of the cOmmi tee
at the Sherman House, Chicago on
July 20.
Secretary Gage will make Washing
ton his home after retiring from public
life Tits is what Chicago hears. He
possesses fortune of half million
dollars OF so, and will not need to re-
turn to active business.
The Carnegie Steel Company at Home
stead, Pa, refuses to recognize the
Amalgamatad Association of Iron and
Steel Workers, just as it did in 1892,
and the wOrkmen stand by their union
and big strike has been inaugurated.
The last of the 1000 non-union negro
miners imported to take the places of
union miners have left Pana ILL.,, on
free passes furnished by Governor Tan
ner. A number of them have gone to
Evansville to take the places of the
union miners there now on strike.
Marcus DAILY, the copper king of Mon
| tsna, is said to be the anonymous donor
of $4,000 to the University of Chicago,
announced last week. l.. L. Letter has
denied that he was the person, and
added that he knew Mr.. DAILY had al
ways taken a deep int erest in the
institution.
Rev. George ID. Heidmann, of st
Paul's Roman Catholic church, Chicago,
has announced his candidacy for con-
gress on the Democratic ticket. Father
Heidman says he knows of only one
other instance of Catholic priest who
wanted to go to Congress. This was In
1887, when a priest was elected from
Detroit.
President G. E. Dove, of the Com
mercisl Travellers National League,
says: "There are in the United States
over 100000 drummers, and 1 believe
that fully One-half of that number will
ultimately lose their positions through
the trusts. OF those fortunate enough
still to hold their position nearly all
have had their salaries cut.
New York now has eight roof gar
dens and all are understood to be profit
able Investments. They entertain a
goodly share of New Workers and most
of the transient visitors, and incident
ally they give employment TO a small
army of prof. ssionsl grasshoppers, who
usually lay up but little store for the
summer months. Luckily, too, a roof
garden audience is easily pleased.