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The evening times., 1899-09-08

II was IL 80 O'Clock this morning when
Maj Gen. Joseph Warren Keifer, of Spring
field. Ohio, called the convention of Span
ish-American War Veterans together al
the National Guard armory. There were
about 125 men present and about half
dozen of the fair sex. The hall was hand
somely decorated with flags of all kinds,
and the stage was surrounded with grow
ing palms, in the midst of which stacked
guns, with canteens hanging from them,
and several cannons added TO the warlike
appearance of the scene.
General Keifer spoke for about five min
utes, outlining the objects Of the associa-
tion, which. he said, was TO form a perma-
nent organization to perpetuate the mem
ory OF those who fought in the war against
Spain. He said that it should be non
partisan. non -sectarian, but patriotic in
every detail. and he then suggested that
temporary organization be formed and on
motion General Keifer was made tempo
rary chairman and William c. Liller, of
Washington, ID. C, temporary secretary.
Mr. Liller addressed the meeting, stat
ing that there were numerous organiza-
tlons throughout the country and that
the object of the meeting should be to
consolidate all the camps into national
body.
Captain Henry ID. Green, Of the Ninth
Pennsylvania Volunteers. of Reading, Pa,
moved that several committees be appoint
ed by the chair to perfect organization.
Several amendments were made 10 this
motion and the meeting soon got into a
Hrangle over the various amendments,
different persons having different ideas
about how the association should be or
eanized. After some time a motion that
a permanent organization of the veterans
Of the Spanish war should be
effected and that in order to perfect the
same a committee on credentials and a
committee on plan of organization be ap-
pointed by the chair to report at the af-
ternoon session was carried,
Thomas J. Curran, OF Boston, of the Le-
zion of Spanish War Veterans, made a
stirring speech, in which he said the le-
gion which he represented had been or
ganized for several months, had charter
AID was in good shape to go ahead with
the work and he asked that the name of
his legion be adopted and the work taken
up where the Boston people had left off.
He said that his legion had 1000 members
scattered about the country who would
cheerfully agree 10 the name of the organi-
cation being adopted at the present meet
ing. No action was taken on Mr. Curran S
suggestion.
A long debate occurred over how many
committees were to be appointed. but it
was finally settled that only the committee
on credentials was to be announced, and
that this should meet at once and pass on
the credentials of the delegates.
The chairman then announced the fol-
lowing committee on credentials: Henry
D. Green. of Pennsylvania; H. b. Delaigne,
of New York, and DR.. S. c. Cox, of the
District of Columbia.
A recess was then taken until 1 80 p. m,
and during the recess the committees on
credentials examined the certificates of the
delegates and enrolled their names.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
ANCIENT MYSTERY REVEALED
Unearthing of Prehistoric Giant
Near Akron, Ohio.

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. S.-A find of in
calculable value to science has been made
at stone quarry three miles northwest
of the city. The find consists of skeleton
of a gigantic man, believed to have lived
in prehistoric times. and relics of time
when civilization was just beginning to
dawn. In clearing away refuse quarry
men found the almost complete skeleton of
a man. The skull was entire and the low
er jawbone of such proportion as to cas-
ily fit over the outside of the jaw OF the
largest modern man. Ribs were found
and also fingers and the larger pelvis bone,
which was broken in two.
1t is believed the man must have been
at least ten feet in height. In addition to
the remains of the human being there were
found deer antlers, bears claws, many
kinds of teeth, remains of foxes and several
lower jawbones resembling those of wolf.
Pieces of very rude pottery were scattered
about and mortar and pestle were found.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
CHIEF PARIS REPORTS.
Fire Statistics FOR August Submitted
to the Commissioners.

Joseph Paris. Chief of the local Fire De-
partment, today submitted report for the
month of August 10 the Commissioners.
There were twenty alarms for fire, or de-
crease of seventeen as compared with the
previous month and>a decrease OF nine as
compared with the corresponding month in
the preceding year. There were five irregu-
larities Twelve local or silent alarms were
received.
The estimated loss for the month was
So .OSO. covered by an insurance of $3.50,
against a loss OF $50, 1856, and an insurance
of s2l .275 for the previous month, and a
loss of s.. .033. insurance 81, ,622. for the cor
responding month of the preceding year.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
The Earth's Temperature.
1From the New York Sun.

1t is we'll known that great deal of effort
mining is carried on to a great depth, 10 de-
termine, as satisfactory average, the increase OF
the earth's temperature with depth. few years
ago-it was commonly assumed to be 1 degree for
each ninety feet in depth, but moro recently
deeper workings under other conditions nave led
TO fhe belief that ii is something over nGc fect
for each degree of increased temperature. il is
admitted however. that the depth TO which min-
ing has thus far been carried is so shallow. as
compared with the great distance TO the centre
Of the EARTH that 1t is really not known what
the average increase Of temperature with depth
is Observations made at the various places have
been where the surrounding conditions were so
different that the tests not satisfactory, as,
for example, those made in the Lake Superior
and Nevada regions.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
At Hechts' tomorrow! 6!
1t Hechts' tomorrow!
Mems fall hats-ready!

Ready, several days ago, but We neg
lected to announce them. But you ex-
pected US to be first, and we were.
You'll be astonished more than ever,
this season, at the saving We are max
ing you in Mems Stylish Hats-and
Children's Hats, as.weil. We are not
tied to any one maker-you'll find
every shape here and the saving is i'm
mense. All the new shades in der
bys and fedoras, as well as black. are
on sale.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
Atlantic City's Big budget.

ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. S.-The annual
appropriation ordinance, as passed second
reading by the city council last night, carries
s5s7, ,544, an increase of 100000 over last
year. To raise the amount the tax rate will
have to be increased to S2.SS on the 500 Of
valuation, which is IS cents more than that
of last year The council has made ar
rangements TO retire all the floating debt
and put the city on better fiscal basis.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
CONSOLS FALL IN LONDON.
Stocks DisOrgnnixed because of the
TransvaaI Incident.

LONDON. Sept. S.-Inoon.l 1.-The stock
market is disorganiezd owing to the trou-
bles in the Transvaal. Mining stocks are
altogether neglected. dealers refusing to
trade in them. CoEsols fell three-eights.
home railroads declined one-half to one
on forced realizations. American and for
eign railroads are fat.
The evening times., 1899-09-08

There were few features in the early
market. The Union Pacific securities were
strong, the preferred seeming inclined to
recover part at least of its dividend of
per cent, the stock being lex" this morn
ing. Both these securities are considered
excellent purchases by conservative peo-
pie. At meeting of the Oregon Naviga-
ton Company stockholders yesterday, all
the directors representing Northern Pacific
interests were retired and their places ta-
ken by Union Pacific people.
The evening times., 1899-09-08

the heavy short covering recently was the
cause of the advance to }1l7ethe other day,
but the fact that the remainder OF the ad-
vance from par is held steadily shows also
that there must be good buying of the
stock for long account all the time. The
Hanover Bank, the City Bank. and the
Morgans are buying the stock steadily for
themselves and their friends, and they pre-
dict much higher prices for it this year.
Colorado Fuel and Iron is also talked of in
the Street as an excellent purchase at the
present price.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
Mediurn-weight SO
suits for men,
$500.

More men want medium
weight suits right now than we
first anticipated. OF the 200
suits we put on sale yesterday
morning, about a third of them
were sold. They are suits
which may be worn with COM
fort all winter-nOt without an
Overcoat, but few people go
without that in severe weather.
They are so suits, too-the
best so suits you have ever
seen. Splendid assortment of
mixed patterns which you'll
like in neat cheviOts.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
ailoring dept. ready.

We are all ready to go ahead with
your tailoring orders Our facilities
are just doubled-more stock TO show
more assistants TO show it-more tall
ors TO cut it and put IL together They
are tailors who do the finest work. but
we do not ask what the Tony tailors
ask you. Moderate prices here Just the
same as everywhere in the house Our
guarantee is Just as strong on tailoring
as on anything else We don't often
make mistakes but if we should you
won't have to pay for them
The evening times., 1899-09-08
Rough riders, 79c.

A final clearance of all felt Rough
Rider" hats. A lot which sold for as
high as $1.79 first of the season are
now punched on a centre table and
marked 79c for quick selling. Trim
as you can buy. Many weeks of wear
yet ahead
The evening times., 1899-09-08
An Absolute Specific for Bowel Com.
p,aint

d. D. Fields, prominent attorney of
Whitesburg, KY, says: Il have used
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera, and Diar-
rhoea Remedy for the past six years, and
am glad to recommend it as being an alb
solute specific for bowel complaint. i have
never known il to fail" For sale by
Henry Evans, wholesale and retail, and
ali druggists.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
suit TO CompeI ForecIosure.

George ". Ray and Others today, through their
attorney, John ]. Dolan, fled suit against Eliz-
abeth Lee, as administrative, and six other de-
PENDANTS. to compel their foreclosure Of mort
gage on certain real estate, and the appointment
of a guardian, ad litem, for the minor defend
ants The property in question is located on
Favette and Eighth Streets.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
Ladies' dra \ ers, 39c.

We would not call your attention TO
these, were they not of justifiable i'm
portance. They were made up TO be
sold for Soc pair the muslin is fine
quality and they are trimmed with cam
brio ruffie edged with lace. They will
60 at 39c., because We can do It.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued today to George
II. Simpson, Waterville, Ne, and Annette v.
Gornicr, District of Columbia; james L. Gerry
and Elizabeth C.. Erly. Among the marriage
licenses issued in Baltimore yesterday was one
TO Michael T. Hoban, of that city, and Ella c.
Bresnahan, of Washington, d. c.
The evening times., 1899-09-08

The Vacant Justfceship.

1t was said this morning that the President
will announce the appointment of successor to
Judge Cox the first of next week. At the De-
partment of Justice the prevailing opinion is
that Henry Y. Davis, U. S. Attorney for the
District, will be appointed.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
ST. so corsets, 98c.

About every store in town claims to
sell $50 corsets for Csc. You know
they are fooling you. That this is a
legitimate offering of $3.50 corsets at
9Sc., you can see at glance. White
and grey and black-long, short, and
medium lengths
The evening times., 1899-09-08
Ladies' skirts, 98c.

Here are a lot Of ladies' fine white
cambric and muslin skirts trimmed with
lace and lace inserting-full umbrella
width; they came from the leading
make Of underwear in New York and
were made up TO be sold for s1.15. CSC.
instead.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
washington stock Exchange.

SaIes-Regular Call-Riggs Fire Insur-
ance, 9Ods ga; Capital Traction, 10@94 IA.
20@94 Is, 121@94; Washington Gas, 400
Sc; Mergenthaler Linotype, 1O@213; Lam
ston Monotype, S0@17 IA.
The evening times., 1899-09-08

Louisville and Nashville was inclined to
be weak this morning. 1t opened below 81,
and during the first two hours dropped
slightly below that figure two or three
times. A somewhat foolish fear of the yell
low fever is perhaps partly the cause or
this weakness. 1t seems certain to many
that purchases made at so will be profitable
in the near future.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
Ladies' sailors, 5c.

Last OF the sailors-straw sailors,
Not more than enough to last three
hours, if you can appreciate the bar
gain. Handsome pineapple and Jumbo
straws, trimmed with ribbon bands
all silk bands; sold up to as high as
Sf.5e-for 25c.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
Stock collars, 15c.

The new satin stock collars for la
dies'-made with five pleats and high
pointed backs, so very stylish-in ev-
cry shade-wiIl be sold for 15c each
tomorrow.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
Nazar tn waists, 121c.

The usual price OF boys and girls
Nazareth waists. as you know is 25c.
We shall sell all sizes tomorrow at
II 1-2c
The evening times., 1899-09-08

There are not many Summer
Suits left and what there are
are large sizes; some OF them
sold up TO as high as $3.50,
but no matter, they all go at 50
the suit.
The evening times., 1899-09-08

Tennessee Coal and Iron continues strong
at the new level around 112, sustained dur
ing the past few days. 1t is certain that
The evening times., 1899-09-08
19c waists, &c.

Boys percale waists-choice OF many
different patterns, sc instead of 19c.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
Ladies' 25c hose, 18c.

Tomorrow We shall put on sale lot
OF ladies' full, seamless hermsdorf fast
black imported dropstiteh hose which
we bought TO sell at 25c pair-at 1Sc
Dair
The evening times., 1899-09-08

The July statement Of the Reading COM
panies was issued yesterday afternoon 1t
is considered eminently satisfactory, al
though the increases in the price OF coal
are not shown in the figures. The receipts
of the railway company for the month
were 81, ,99S. .s64 an increase OF $310,292 The
net earnings of the company were s.19.7s4
an increase of 64.4oO. The coal and iron
company receipts were s2,300,o6S, an in
crease of s943, ,S25 and the net profits sll4,-
769, an increase of s75.619. The Reading
Company's net income was S24,221, an in
crease of s5, ,44S. The total earnings OF all
the companies were thus $9lS,1s5, an In
crease of STAG. .476. After deducting taxes
and charges the surplus was s146,7S5, an
increase of s129,531 for the month.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BONDS.
6's 1902 80 year funding" "igoidi.. l06H :.
rs 1901 Water stock" currency. l0I :.
rs 1908 water stock" currency. :::. :.
Funding currency 365's ..h.. 1l8a :.
Anacostia Potomac SIS. D.. .
The evening times., 1899-09-08
SPANISH War VETERANS
National Delegates to Form a Per
manent Organization.

A Long Debate Precedes the Ap-
pointmeut of a Temporary COM
Armory PrettiIy Decorated for the
Occasion-objects OF the Body.
The evening times., 1899-09-08

1t is said that larger dividend for At
Gibson, preferred, at the next dividend pc
riod is certain. The immense corn and
livestock traffic that the company will han
die during the remainder of the year makes
a continuance of heavy earnings sure. The
stock sold at GA Is at the opening this
morning but advanced from this level half
a point during the past hour on good buy
ing.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
39c knee pants, 19c.

Boys wool-knee pants, which sell at
39c usually, for 19c pair.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
New York s,ock Market.

Corrected daily by W. B. Hibbs & Co.,
members of the New York Exchange.
1il9 + Street.
The evening times., 1899-09-08

Chicago Grain and Provision Market
Corrected daily by w. B. Hibbs C Co.,
members of the New York Exchange,
The evening times., 1899-09-08

The grangers generally were somewhat
weak at the opening. but showed ten
dency to advance later. Buying OF st. Paul
In expectation of the extra dividend of l
per cent continues. Burlington also is be-
ing bought
The evening times., 1899-09-08

Consolidated Gas spurted this morning
three or four points on a revival of the
story that a settlement of the gas is at
hand People generally are willing to let
the stock, and the gas war also, take care
of themselves.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
59c knee pants, 39c.

Boys all-wool knee pants, some with
double seats and knees, for 39c; 59c
sort
The evening times., 1899-09-08
Lightweight pants
half and less.

For a quick clearance We
have marked the prices of all
the remaining summer-weight
pants down TO half and less
than half:
Pants up to $3.50.
Pants Up to $5-S2.35.
Pants up to $3.50.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
SOC knee pants, 29c.

Boys all-wool knee pants. the kind
and quality. which sell for soc pair
for 29c tomorrow.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
21c worth school outfit lie.

You can count 1t, up yourself-a sc
writing pad, &c lead pencil, &c pen
Gil box with lock and key. 1c PEN
holder, 1c pen, &c eraser, sc PEN
wiper-for lie. instead of 21c.
The evening times., 1899-09-08
MISCELLANEOUS BONDS.

Met r r SIS 1925. -. -: l2ah lal
Met r r Cert Indebtedness a.. lis =.
Met r r Cert Indebtedness: e.. lis =:
Columbia r r. 6's. 1914. o.s ....F.. lSk !a
Columbia r r I'd mort 5's..,..... !l5 u!
City & Suburban II r. ............. 1lO Ill
Wash Gas Co, ser A, 6's, 1902-'2.. !l04 -.
Wash Gas Co, ser B. 6's, 190l-'29.. l10S :.
U Elec Light Deb Imp. l90i... ll6 -.
Z Elec Light, Cert Indebt.'.' 40. =.
Ches s. Pot Tel. lS96-l9ll. ......... lG3 -.
Am Sec'y g. Trust SIS, 1906. 100 ..
Wash Market Co 1st 6's, 1Sa2-1Sll,
81 retired annually. ITO =.
Wash Market Co, Imp 8's, l912-'2 ITO =.
Wash Market Co, ext SIS, lslFN ll0 =.
Masonic Hall Assn 5's c l9lS..... l0S =.
Amer Graphophone Deb 5's-..... 50 :.
AnacoStia s Potomac 5's. ........ 1O5A ..
The evening times., 1899-09-08

We carried over from last winter
about a hundred boys all-wool double
breasted suits, in sizes to 16 years;
hundreds of them were sold for Sc to
SIS. and they were cheap at the prices,
because they consist of the very finest
cheviots and cassimeres-all imported
stuffs, and some OF them have pants
having double seats and knees. We
shall offer these tomorrow for s39S.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-25
AT South ST, Paul,

St. Patricks day was celebrated in
South st. Paul by the rendition OF a
splendid program in the evening under
the auspices OF the ST. Cecilia Society
The entertainment was a success in
every particular Rev. FIR. Gmcincr was
especially Jealous iii assisting the young
ladies i'll the carrying out of their pro-
gram, which was under the immediate
charge of Miss Agnes O'kccfc, tho prin-
cipal OF the Stckncy school, assisted by
the other young people of the society.
The program was largely musical and
it would be difficult to distinguish i'll the
merits OF the participants, all showing
evidence of talent and careful training;
but the songs, Come Back to Erin, u
by Mamie O'Rourkc, Agnes Forsythc
and Daisy Kennedy, and "Goodby, Ma
vournccn," by Miss Kennedy, were SO
we'll rendered, so appropriate and SO
typical OF that vein OF sadness which is
the bitter heritage OF the Irish people
that they deserve especial mention.
The closing address by Mr.. p. II
O'Kccfc, OF Hastings, was devoted
largely to a general analysis OF Irish
history, and was grand oratorical ci-
fort. After the entertainment refresh
mcms were served by the young ladies
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-25
Saltwater News.

The Ihsf drama, "Innisiail," was pre-
scnted at the opera house on March II,
every seat being occupied. 1t was un-
der the management of Mr.. John Burke,
and the participants acquitted them
selves quite crcditably.
Tom Burke. travelling salesman for
Allen, Moon & Co., OF St. Paul, has
severed his connection with that firm
and entered into partnership with Lam
mers Bros. & O'Bricn at Solway as
manager OF the business.
Thomas Lowry has been granted a
street railway franchise by the city coun-
Gil.
At the last meeting OF Division No. 1
A. 0. II. the names OF twenty candidates
for membership we're proposed
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-25

rs iada liom stad go Laun' Git is long
to wait till Monday. But at the sound
OF Gabriel's trumpet, this satanic viceroy
OF Pagan Ireland will come forth from
his haunts among the submerged cities
OF Lough Ncagh to claim all the un-
faithful children OF St. Patrick
The illustrious DR.. Godfrey Kcating,
whose ashes lie in the little churchyard
OF Lubrid, county Tipperary, expressed
the opinion that ST. Patricks conncc-
ton with the snakes was figurativc, and
meant the barishmcnt or overthrow OF
the demons that held Ireland in their
evil grasp until the light OF Christianity.
through St. Patrick, dispcllcd the dark
ness OF Paganism. He (keating) does
not deny the existence OF natural snakes
i'll ancicn, Ireland. but attributes their
extinction not to ST. Patrick, but
strange as il may seem, to Moses, and in
proof OF this. quotes an ancient legend
1t occurred in this way:
When the Israclites were travelling
through the desert on their way to the
promised land. they encountered pow
crful and warikc tribe who spoke the
Gaelic tongue Zone OF the languages
supposed to have originated at the tower
OF BabeD, and who, like themselves.
were travelling in search of promised
land-that is, western island that was
vividly pictured to their king in 4 dream
Now, this king had an only son whose
name was Gael, and as they were en-
campcd close to the Isracltcs, poison
Gus snake bit him on the neck, leaving
a ghastly wound that continued to in
crease as the poison spread, and which
bafllcd the skill OF the physicians to
cure. Having heard of the fame of
Moses, the king sent for him and be
sought him to save the life OF the young
prince. Moses readily complied and
by his prayers healed the wound, which
left i'll its place green spot; hence he
was called Gael glas (Grccn GaeD.
anglicizcd Gadclas. The king. having
expressed his deep-iclt gratitude, Moses
promised young Gael that wherever his
postcrity should settle, the land would
be free from all poisonous reptiles This
prince was the great ancestor of the
Milcsian Irish, who were also called an
Clan ia Gael or Gadclians-that is, the
children OF Gael glas or Gadclas And so
Moses promise has been fulfilled in Ire,
land.
1t will also be seen how natural il is
for lrishmen to wear the green, espe-
cially about the neck, where it was indel-
IDLY marked upon their ancestor by an
Arabian snake about four thousand years
ago.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-25
Orphans Bazaar Collections.

The Irish Standard has been furnished
with list of the following ladies whose
names did not appear among the donors
to the Orphans Bazaar. recently pub
lished. The names and amounts are as
follows: Mrs. J. Millett, 81; Mrs. A.
Brown, 81; Mrs. Edridge, 81; Mrs. Pix
ington, ST.; Mrs. Harrington, ST.; M.
Keenan,, ST.; Mrs Murphy, ST.; Mrs.
Hoy, 81; N. Dunn, 81; NJ. Danahowcr,
81; Mrs. Dunn, ST. Mrs. Gill, ST.; Mrs.
Bloomfield, ST.; Mrs. Hall, 81; Mrs.
Dutton, 81; Mrs. Roc, .; Mrs. E. F.
Scallen, ST.; Mrs. Moriarty, 81; Mrs. ].
Carr, 81; Mrs. O'Neil, 81; Mrs. Schwend,
81; Mrs. McNamec, 81; Mrs. Coates, 81;
Mrs. Bolan, St. Paul, ST.; Mrs. Powers,
St. Paul, ST.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-03-25
The Day at SlaYtOn.

Slayton, Minn.-Thc drama, "Truc
Irish Hearts," was rendered in Wood
gates fine new opera house both after
noon and evening Of St. Patrick's day.
Many hundred people were present from
distant points Of the county. The ladies
OF the parish served supper in the Orr
building, near by, from 5 o'clock p. m.
till after midnight. On the whole it
was one OF the most pleasant affairs that
ever occurred in our town. Our new
church ncttcd the sum OF $I22 as a re
sull.-M. c.