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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
CAPT. BARKER RELIEVED.
Admiral Watson Takes Command of
the Asiatic Squadron.

Admiral Watson has arrived at Hong
Kong, and being on his own station, took
command of the Asiatic squadron, reliev-
ing Capt. Barker of the Oregon, who has
been in charge since Admiral Dewey sailed
from Manila. Capt. Barker will return to
the United States a mail steamer and
Will probably be placed on leave and then
on waiting orders, having seen much ardu-
Gus service for the past four years, twice
in command of the Oregon and then as a
member of the war board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
Invitation to the President.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 15.-The Ohio
Society of California will today send to
President Mckinley an Invitation engraved
on a plate of gold. asking him to become
the guest of that organization In this city.
The society Is already raising a fund for
his entertainment, IL being generally be-
lieved that the chief executive will visit the
Pacific coast later In the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15
THE STAR BY MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed I'd
them to any address IN the United
States or Canada, by ordering It at
this office, in person or by letter.,
Terms: Is cents per week; 25 cents
for two weeks, or so cents per
month. Invariably in advance. Sub
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office TO another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
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NORMAN WILLIAMS VERY ILL.
Prominent Chicago Lawyer is Down
With Bright's Disease.

CHICAGO, June 14--Norman Williams,
the Well-known lawyer and capitalist, is at
the point of death at his summer house,
Little Boarshead, Rye Beach, N. Y.
Mr. Williams has been a sufferer from
Bright's disease for three years. Since
April, when he went to Rye Beach, he has
been failing gradually, and advices to
friends and relatives in Chicago last night
We're to the effect that he was only occa-
sionally conscious, and his condition was
extremely critical.
Mr.. Williams has been member of the
Chicago bar for upward of thirty-fiva
years. He is sixty-three years old. One of
his daughters is the wife of Major Cen
eral Wesley Merritt.
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Returning Prospectors Give Good Ao.
count of Gold Output.
DELAY In SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS
Great Activity at Dawson City
Since the Fire.
NO EXODUS FROM THE CITY

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash June 49,
The upper Yukon river is now omen for
navigation, and the steamer Flora which
left Dawson May -, arrived at White
Horse June 3. One of her passengers wm
Z. Allen, who arrived on the steamer Alki,
reports the Yukon river open for naviga-
tion at Dawson on May Ia, nine days later
than last year. The trip was made without
dlfficulty until Lake Marsh was reached.
where the ice had to he cut in order to eet
through He reports forty-two loaded
scows at Tagish. Between Tasish and Ben
rett fifty more scows were passed, all
loaded and bound for Dawson. Since the
big fire Dawson has been the scene of bus
mess activity. Saw mills have been run
ming day and night, but have been unable
to supply the demand for lumber Every
man whc can drive a nail has secured en-
ployment.
Season is backward.
The season was somewhat backward this
year, and as result the cleanup did not
comTaence until a short time before Allen
started out He says what little was
known Of the results of the cleanup was
most satisfactory, and claim owners were
Jubilant. Many predict that the OUTPUT of
gold this year will far exceed expectations
OF the most sanguine.
amen NdsS tit report OF the exodus from
Dawson for Cape Nome is mythical, as the
strike at that place had not reached Daw-
son when he left
The latest news from Atlin brought on
me AIh states that the open mining season
has again been postponed from June Il TO
July l. Gold Commissioner Graham gives
as a reason for causing this delay that a
large number of claims are in dispute and
that he VIII not undertake the settlement
of the questions of the title until the ar
rival of the minister Of mines or his repre-
sentatives. who viii hear the cases and
pass upon them
Delay Causes Stagnation
The delay in settlement causes a s:agna-
tion of business, as many of the best claims
are tied up. Those who have been work
ing claims are reticent about giving out the
result of their work, but it is known that
some Of the claims are turning out fairly
well. Bert Farrar took out seven pounds
of gold in six days on his Pine creek
claim. Fritz Miller. owner Of Discovery, on
Pine creek, took out $4,000 with seven
men in two days, and Mr.. McCauley took
out twenty-five ounces with rocker in one
day from bench claim on Nugget hill and
other claims are reported showing well.
A considerable quantity of wreck age was
found west of Sitka, near Cape Edgecomb,
on June 3 by a Russian hunter. The
wreckage consisted of polished oak timber
having the appearance of being the inside
finishing of some vessels cabin. A party
has left Sitka TO bring in the wreckage and
ascertain If possible the name of the ves-
sel The wreckage had not been long in
the water.
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WANT MILITARY WITHDRAWN.
Representatives of Labor Protest
Against Situation at Wardner.

Representatives, of Labor Protest
Against Situation at Wardner.
SAN FRANCISCO, June l5.-At a mass
meeting held in Metropolitan Temple, un-
der the auspices of the Labor Council,
Building Trades Council and affiliated
unions, a strong protest was made against
the maintenance of military rule at Ward
ner Addresses were made by ex-Congress-
man Mcguire, Judge Highton, p. III. Nc
Carthy and others.
Mayor Phelan and c. L. Patton sent let
tiers of regret. expressing sympathy with
the object OF the meeting Resolutions
were adopted protesting against the acts of
governor Steunenberg and General Mer-
riam, calling on President Mckinley Tn
order the cessation of the usurpation of
power by the military" and requesting the
California representatives in Congress to
ask for congressional investigation.
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aUARRYMEN ON STRIKE.
Extra Force of Deputy Sherims swor,
i'm at Nyack, N. n.

In at Nyack, N. Y.
NYACK, N. Y, June ia large number
of men employed at quarries Of the Rock.
land Lake Trap Rock Company, Rockland
Lake. struck for higher wages yesterday
and threatened to destroy valuable proper
ty. Forty deputy sheriffs were sworn in
All were armed with rifles, as trouble was
expected
The quarries are owned by Wilson p. Foss
and Jacob E. Conklin of Haverstraw. The
strikers. are mostly Hungarfans and Poles
The Trap Rock company claims to pay the
highest wages Of any stone company along
the river.
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Movement. of Naval vessels.

The Standish has sailed from Norfolk for
Annapolis. The Hercules has arrived at
Jacksonville. The Charleston has sailed
from Hong Kong for Yagasaki. The Con-
cord has arrived at Hong Kong. The
Gwin has sailed from Brooklyn for New
port. The Zafiro has sailed from Hong
Kong for Manila. The Prairie has arrived
at Baltimore to take out to sea the Mary
land Naval Militia. The Detroit has been
ordered under repair at New York navy
yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

Unique Situation at Xenia. Ohio, Over
Hitch in Council.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June ia SPECIAL
from Xenia. Ohio, says: A unique condition
of affairs exists here owing to the re-
fusal of the city council to provide money
for meeting the expenses of the workhouse
The board of directors of the workhouse
passed resolution, ordering that all pris-
oners confined there should be released
from custody and work on the stone pile in
definitely suspended. Twenty-eight prison
erS will be released.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

OXFORD, Ohio, June 15.-Dr. w. o.
Thompson, president of the Miami Univer-
sity. was yesterday elected president of
the Ohio State University, at Co,unbus.
The trustees Of Miami University increased
she salary of DR.. Thempson to the amount
1t Is now thought that President Thomp-
son will remain here
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Missouri Representative Passes Peace
fully Away at His Home.
HAD BEEN SICK LONG TIME
End Came This Morning After a
Prolonged Sleep.
FUNERAL ON SATU RDAY

LEBANON, Mo-, June 15.-Representative
Richard Parks Bland died at his home near
Lebanon at 80 am. today, peacefully and
without apparent suffering.
Mr.. Bland returned home when Congress
adjourned in March and soon suffered n
relapse from an attack of The grip. For
more than two months he had been Hnniin-
ed to his home, and his health has grad
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ualy declined He thought he would not
survive the attack from the first, and
showed his thorough knowledge of his con-
dition. On the Sd of this month Mr.. Bland
suddenly grew worse, his sons, who were
in school, were summoned home, and for
the first time the public was informed OF
his critical condition.
Showed Signs of Improvement.
From time to time since the patient
showed signs of Improvement. but he con-
tinued to grow weaker. Sunday and Mon
day he presented an improved condition
and Monday afternoon strong hopes for his
recovery were entertained.
About 10 O. clock Tuesday night. however
he fell asleep and continued in that condi-
tion until death.
The funeral will take place at Lebanon
at o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. BANDS remains will be placed in the
Opera House tomorrow and will lie in state
for twentyfour hours. The funeral will be
conducted by the Masonic order, ana all
the ministers of Lebanon will be present to
assist.
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Prof. Locke Richard.on Deaa.

BERLIN. June 15.-Prof Locke Richard
son, the elocutionist, died here today. His
remains will be cremated in this city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-15

The total of the Dewey fund today was
$8.26941. The people of the country con-
tinue to send in from 500 to $500 each day
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Local Pensions,

Pensions were granted today to the fol-
lowing residents of the District of Column
bta: Isom Taylor, %; Rosa Birch, $S
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most famous men in the democratic party
for many years. He was a man of pecu-
liar force and was regarded by his asso-
ciates as possessing high order of ability.
He was well Informed on general questions
and was i frequent participant in deba tes
being a forceful though not an eloquent
speaker.
He was SO closely identified with the sill
Yer question, however, that he was regard
ed in the light of a specialist, and there
fore got less credit for his ability in other
directions than he might be regarded as
entitled to. He was a man of the most
democratic tendencies, simple unaffected
and as rugged and plain an old farmer
Though fluent and very emphatic as a
debater, he was not much of a talker in a
social way. but usually took the listeners S
end of a conversation. His disposition was
amiable and he was regarded with sort
of affection by many of his old associates
in Congress and by the old employees of
the House.
Candidate for President.
HIS standing in the party was affirmed
in 1896, when for several weeks prior to
the meeting of the Chicago convention he
was looked upon as the probable candidate
of the democrats for the presidency. He
was the strongest candidate before the con-
vention until Bryan appeared suddenly in
the field. When Bryan was nominated
bldHu acCOFueu MIN most cOr0lal support.
1T was some little time after the conven-
ton, however, before some of the most
radical silver men recognized that Bryan
was as radical a repreSen tatiVe of the sill
yer issue as Mr.. Bland. and for a short
while they felt keenly the disappointment
of the silver dollar champions defeat. This
was removed by the cordiality of Mr.
BANDS Endorsement of Mr.. Bryan as a
suitable champion of the cause.
Native of Kentucky.
Mr.. Bland was born in 1885, in Kentucky,
and in his youth received an academic edu-
cation. He removed to Missouri in 1850
and then went to California and Nevada
where he engaged in mining operations. He
returned to Missouri in 1865 and began the
practice of law. He was sent to Congress
in the Forty-third Congress and served con-
tinuously until the end of the Fifty-third
when he was defeated. He returned in the
Fifty-fifth and was reelected to the next
Congress.
During his service in the national legisla-
ture Mr.. Bland was conspicuous for his de-
votiOn tG the cause of silver coinage. In
the campaign of 1873 for the reconciliation
of silver he was given the name of Silver
Dollar" Bland. The records of Congress
TEEN with speeches he has made in behalf
of the white metal.
In the Forty-fourth Congress he intro
duced the famous Bland bill, subsequently
known as the Bland-Allison act, which pro-
vided that the Secretary of the Treasury
shall purchase sufficient bullion to coin the
minimum amount of 100000 per month
into standard silver dollars.
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The Quartermaster department has re-
chartered the Zealandia and the Valencia,
transports now at San Francisco. to be
used to carry troops to the Philippines
These transports belonged to the Pacific
coast fleet, but it was thought they would
no longer be required and they were put ou,
of commission. But as there are several
transports at Manila to bring home vol
unteers they cannot be made available for
some time to carry the regular troops that
are ready to go to Manila.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-02

OF some twenty three followers OF what
the world terms "Mormonism." Let me
say word in praise Of those faithful
souls who, though isolated from the
body OF the Church, and denied those
special privileges which Saints az home
SO little appreciated have demonstrated
their integrity to principle and their de-
yotiOn TO an unpopular cause by a life
OF sacrifice unstained by the contain
mating influences around them. Some
ioined the Church IN early days and
through persecution and trial have
pressed brayely on, emerging from the
fiery ordeal unscathed. Among these Is
sister Norchey Soper, who was Well ac-
quainted with out late. venerable Presl-
dent Wilford Woodruff, when he, as a
Young man. filled a raission in this Sec
lion OF country. Her children have made
her declining years happy by espouslng
the cause OF truth. Among these and
other faithful Saints many Elders OF
late years have found home. the writ
er among the number
With these faithful few the Elders
meet In Sabbath school and meeting
each Sunday. The Sabbath school ~
the happy thought--the mcteralized
plan-of Elders Marcus FAIR and h. ID.
Whiting. The organization was Effected
last Jan. and IL the FIRST Latter-day
Saint Sabbath school organized In the
Brooklyn conference. Much interest Is
manifested In the school and some who
are not members of the Church have
allied themselves with the movement
and take an active part,
Previous 10 this summer Elders have
rented rooms and paid their way IN
| travelling among the people here
Whenever practicable the presidency
| OF the mission advise the old apostolic
way OF travelling without purse or scrip.
| About the middle OF July Elder FaT
| suggested that we act upon the advice
given. break up housekeeping and SO
| out without money, trusting In the Lord
/ TO open the way. We did this and can
| add our testimony 10 that OF thousands
OF others that our prayers were an
| sWered and our wants supplied IN a
manner many times truly remarkable.
| Sometimes when hunger stared us In
the face and the only alternative for
sleeping seemed to be a place in the
woods. with our grips for pillows, and
! the canopy OF heaven for a covering,
| money-two dollars at time-has been
given US, thus enabling Us to put up
1 at AilN iANNNAaf
We have made quite number Of
| friends. removed a great deal Of preju-
dice and found some few who evince
considerable interest in our doctrine,
and have commenced an Investigation.
Generally speaking. however. the peo-
! pie are Indifferent to religious appeals
| Much bitterness and hatred are mani
! tested towards everything pertaining TO
"Mormonism. The ministers are es-
! peclally active In opposing us. with
misrepresentation and abuse. The pub
lie mind just at present is greatly IN
famed
As a means Of dlsabuslng the public
| mind Of Its misconceptions and enlight.
ening It upon Utah questions In general
the News is an all-lmportant factor.
Your brethren,
MARCUS FAIR.
WILLIAM ]. SNOW
Ocean Side, Long Island, New York.
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Chicago Branch Organized.
Chicago, Nov l6, 1899.
To the Edltor:

To the Editor:
Il may be interesting TO the readers
OF the"News" 10 learn that new Dranon
has been organized In Chicago called
the Englewood branch Of the Church
Of Jesus Christ OF Latter-day saints.
on June 9TH Of this year, Elders Andrew
Jensen Of Ephraim. Utah. and Peter Ol-
sen, Of Moroni Utah. were appointed
By Elder II. j. Carlisle. OF Logan, 10
open UP a new field OF labor In Enele-
wood. which is one Of the most beauti-
ful districts OF this great city its resi-
dents are principally OF the Woiklhs
class. The following week our president
sent us, Elders T. 81. Mumford ana ;,
a. Flllerup, as companions, ana sept %
Elders ID. T, Clayson and Geo il. stew
art were also appointed TO labor IN bn-
glewood. The people OF this localiy
have, as q rule, received us very klnu-
", more so than in other parts oil the
city. and the Lord has opened way Tor
us in our undertakings for righteous
ness. Our street meetings nave es-
peclally been a great factor In the DIS
seminatlon OF truth and they have oeen
the means, / am safe In saying, OF our
presenting the principles OF the Gospel
10 thousands OF people. Through then,
we have gained many warm friends ana
some converts who will be baptized IN
the near future. Cold weather having
sci I'm. necessitated the discrimination
of our outdoor meetings, and realizing
the Importance Of having a place 10
which we can invite the public, we rent
ed an empty store, furnished II ana are
now prepared for a winters labor oil
love. There are also four Elders located
on saith street. near Cottage Grove ave
nue.. who will work with US In our
meetings. Sunday school and Mutual
Improvement Association.
Sunday, Nov. ith. Elder Carlisle ana
Elder w. Lyman met with us at our
new hall which meeting resulted IN the
organization of branch and sunday
school Elder Peter Olsen was appointed
president Of the branch with Elder f.
S. Parkinson as first counselor. the sec
ond counselor not being appointed. III
der ID. r.. Clayson was appointed clerk
and Andrew Jensen chorlster. Elder An
drew Jensen was also appointed sunday
school superintendent. having been re-
leased from that position In the sab
bath school on the West Side. Elders
]. Holt and Francis Nelson were APP
pointed assistants 10 Elder Jensen and
Elder T. NJ. Mumford was chosen sec
rotary. The Elders all expressed them
selves with regard 10 the organization
and the Spirit Of God was poured out
upon us. bearing witness that God had
moved upon those who presided to Ell.
feet this organization.
The prospects for the future are
bright and II Is hoped that the new
branch will be great factor In the
spread Of the Gospel. A NJ. !. A. VIII
be organized in the near future and
through IL we hope TO reach some OF the
younger class.
The News" II welcomed and appre-
clated by the Elders and Saints.
A. JENSON.
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The Work Prosperous.
East Brlbane, Oct. ls, 1899.

East Brlbane, oct. l6. 1889
To the Editor.
Just a few lines to let you know how
We are progressing In this part OF the
world. on Sunday. the Sth inst, be-
ing conference day, our little branch
held Sunday school In the morning, a
meeting in the afternoon and another In
the evening.
Regarding our Sunday school ] might
say that the average attendance, which
Is about 90. Is very satisfactory, con-
siderlng the unpopularity OF our re-
ligion, and we are slowly but surely
making progress in numbers In this
department Of the work, As a rule our
Sunday afternoon meetings are very
well attended. chiefly by the adult por-
ton Of the Church. but on conference
Sunday we had a particularly good at.
tendance, and also a splendid meeting.
After the different officers Of the
Church from our beloved President
Lorenzo Snow DOWN had been sus-
tanned by the vote Of the members, our
presidents OF the different branches OF
the work gave a report upon the prog
ress or otherwise OF that part over
which they preside and | am glad 10
say that altogether everything ~ pro-
crossing satisfactorily in this branch,
At the afternoon meeting we had earn
est addresses by Elders George II.
Isaub, (who Is the president Of the
Queensland conference, and Rudolph
Korth. Each Of the Elders gave US
some good Instructions. they also ey-
horted the Saints to diligence and faith
In the work upon which we are en-
gagged.
We also had a good meeting in the
evening when we had a Gospel discourse
by Elder lslaub. which was thorough
~ enjoyed by all present, including PEG.
pie outside the Church membership,
As before stated We are progressing
slowly In numbers and expect In the
near future that the ordinance Of hap.
tism will be performed on at least half
a dozen more.
All the Saints here send their best
regards 10 the Elders who at different
times have labored in this part Of the
Lords vineyard,
Yours respectfully.
w. H0ARE,
Clerk Of Conference.
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Islands 10 the southwark. The Islands
are all small, none OF them being more
than seventy miles In circumference.
And there are not more than eight thou-
sand people In the whole group.
This Is many-c0lored people, mat
Is, their faces are so tatoOed that they
are anything but handsome. AS an
old Frenchman In his pigeon Enghsh
says: 'Dey look like de debil' NO
American brave" with all his war
paint can make so hideous a picture!
In heather times those who were not
tatooed were considered aliens. And no
young man could procure him a bride
unless he was tatOoed There Is an old
Bostonian here that has quite roman
tic story. He came here when a young
man, and In a short time became infat-
uated with a young princess. In order
10 obtain her for his bride he submitted
60 the tatooing custom. But before the
wedding came on she deserted him for
another. So he spoiled his face 10 win
his lady love and then she disappointed
HIM Through the follies OF his youth
he banished himself for life; for since
then he has been ashamed to return TO
his native land. "0h, what fools we
mortals be-"
These people are naturally good heart
ed. but they are ever suspicious OF the
white man and have no love for him
ne has dealt treacherously with them.
And they care little for the white
mans Christianity" But" as Jude
saws, these speak evil OF those things
which they know not; but what they
know naturally, as brute beasts, IN
those things they corrupt themselves
We are well and enjoying ourselves IN
our labOrs And We intend TO push thc
work as much as possible trusting III
the Lord for results. Ever praying Tor
the success OF the cause In which We
are engaged, ] remain your brother IN
the Gospel OF truth,
+. Lafayette Chopper.