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The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-09

THERE were many smaller events and N some important social functions dur ing the past week with little dnners and afternoon teas and so on. The, Maccabees ball was feature and tie gatn5tfng of the Magpies in the ElkS' hall on Monday eve hing was something of a revelation There were over hundred present, and it does seem if something is not quickly done the Magpies will monopolize the society of this winter. Last winter season there were several societies for social entertain ment. The Magpies already have mem bership of 25o, so it bids fair to be the leader in society movements this winter.
 Last Mondays meeting was held in the Elks' hall and there were over hundred members present. The card game was progressive pedro, and Mrs. Dr. Reed took the first, with Marsha Tanner as her part ner, and MT. and Mrs. Bloch received the booby prize. Then refreshments were served and thee was dancing to the strains of pr. Keller's orchestra from ten to one.
 The club hopes TO have the new Elks' hall every Monday and will meet after noons as well as evenings. The afternoons are to be devoted largely to caisthenics, from three to four for the members, and from four to five for the girls from the pub lie schools At each of these meetings Mrs. Dr. Keller will lecture, ,and 1t is hoped the girls will take notes so they will be able to carry on the exercise work in their homes,
 Mrs. Berdoe, the wife of the railroad auditor has gone to her home in Seattle. Mr. Berdoe goes down next week and may bring her back with hiiE for the winter.
 
 Mrs. Sehlbrede gave a dinner yesterday evening to Professor Fairbank and MT. and Mrs Case.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-09

The court officials now in Skag way en- joyed trip to White Horse the last week as guests of Judge Melville C. Brown. The party left Skagwav Friday morning and returned fast evening. AT of them were delighted with their trip and aie loud in their praise of the scenic eauties of the White Pass X Yukon route. Judge Brown who is familiar with mining countries. having resided for many years in the mining state of Wyoming, was impressed with the favorable prospects of the White Horse country. He met in those who are developing the country several old Wvo- ming friends which added to the interest of the trip for him. Those in the party included Judge Brown and Miss Brown, MT, and Mrs. Hills and son, MT. and Mrs. Price, Messrs. Rogers, w. H. and J. J. McNair and Shook.
 Master Tom RunnalIs had a birthday party last Tuesday, and elected to have the NSiCDId dt DCWCH -dhC' hC lCSuIt was that all of his invites had a load to carry, and among these pilgrims were Dorothy and Hazel Allen, M. Jenks. Doro- thy WinsIow, Mark Bailey, and Johnhy Ford, these ambitious climbers were ac- ctmpaned by Rev. Father Cameron. Mrs Runnalls, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Jenks, Mrs Winsow and Mrs. Allen, who saw to il that the youngsters thoroughly enjoyed the outing and the contents of the Luncheon baskets.
 Dr. and Mrs. Walter left yesterday fo the south. pr. Walter will attend tn, Methodist conference for Washington anc oregon. They will return about Oct. I.
 
 Floyd Wilson. one of the EldoradC kings, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson, re- turned from Dawson vesterdav> afternoon
 MT. and Mrs. John kalem returned iron Dawson on yesterday afternoons train. J. E. Lilly is in Seattle.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-09

J. E. Lilly is in Seattle.
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The Elks are holding regular rehearsals for a minstrel entertainment to be given as soon as their new hall is ready. It was expected that this would be by the middle of the present month, but the doors, win doWs and furniture which were ordered to be shipped August 25, have not yet arrived nor has word been received of the ship ment. The hall is all completed so far as work can be done until this order IS filled. It is probable that the hall will be ready for occupancy and the entertainment by the end of the present month.
 The Railroad Athletic Club met last night at the Armory and formally organ ized. It vii make its headquarters at Armory hall, General Manager Hawkins having generously offered to cover the ex- penses ot location if the club will subscribe the running expenses. The proceedings last night were much of formal preim- inaries, but the enthusiasm shown speaks well for strong and effective organization
 
 The Maceabees ball in Firemen's hall on Wednesday evening was one of the most enjoyable social gatherings of the week. and all the society people of the city, with few exceptions were present and enjoyed it. pr. Keller's orchestra played for the dancing and the members so com fortably filled the hall that there was no of partners so long as the music lasted until the "wee sma' hours"
 The Masons f Skagwav met at Armorv hall Friday evening. There was good attendance and the question of establish ing lodge at Skagway was discussed. No decision was reached.
 The Eagles now meet each Sunday. During the summer months they met only each alternate week. They will meet at Firemen's hall this afternoon at 2:3o. Wait for the Dolphin on Monday.
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Rev. J. A. Sinclair will be here several days longer, but today he will occupy the pulpit of the Presbvteran church and these services will be his farewell to the congre- gation he gathered here. There Is a gen eral feeling of regret that MT. Sinclair should be called away from this portion of the country, still it IS recognized thdt he did his part in those arduous times before there was any railroad, and that he cer- talnlv deserves whatever reward the Pres bvtery has in store for him. Rev N. B. Harrison went over to Bennett to conduct the Presbyterian services there today.
 
 Mss Isabelle Sperrv, who left last night on the City of Seattle to resume her duties as teacher in the Portland schools enter tained few friends at farewell party on Frdav night. Cards furnished amuse> ment. There were present Mrs. Sperrv, Misses Sperrv and SengfeIder, and Messrs. Hatch, Burkhard, Lilly, Ransom and Bell. A large party of society folk were at the wharf last night to bid Miss Sperry good bye.
 The ladies' and pastors uni In of the Methodist church will meet Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. l. II. Moore at 2:3o. There will be sewing and the ladies are requested to take their thim- bles with them.
 Rev. James c. Cameron gave the Sun day school children of the Episcopal church an afternoon party at his home yesterday. Games were played and dainty luncheon served,
 Judge and Mrs. J. II. Allen, of Seattle, arrived On the City of Seattle and will spend some timsin S<agway, Fheygare staying at the Dewey hotel. @'s
 Mrs. Dr. Reed entertained at her home on Ninth street on Friday night Mr. and Mrs. Barley, Mrs H. L. Meyers. Mrs. Keelar and Mrs. Keller.
 The building committee of the Episco- pal church will meet for brief conference after this evenings service.
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Wait for the Dolphin on Monday.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-09
POlL AND DOG TAX 3:
 PAYABLE TOMORROW
Assessor and Poundmaster Will Commence Collecting
CANINE POUND SECURED
The OwnerIess Will be Housed on Seattle Wharf--City Gets Use of Building Free of Cost--Tags and Receipts are all Ready.

City Assessor Abrahams will com mence collecting poll taxes tomorrow, the poll tax ordinance having gone into effect. The tax receipts have been pre- pared and will be in his hands by that time. Chas. Walker, the poundmaster will also have tags and license receipts and be prepared to recei,e and receipt, for license on dogs tomorrow.
 The cog tags ordered from the south have not yet been received, but ar engagements have been made to get li- mited number of tags from M. J. Heney, which will be used temporarily. When
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-09-09

the regular tags are received they will be exchanged for the others.
 The warehouse on the Seattle dock at the foot of Main street has been secured for pound. It was offered to the city by R. w. Jennings, agent for F. A. Bell x Co.,, free of cost, and the council ac, cepted. It will be sonic time yet. however, before the poundmaster will be outho- rized to impound dogs. In the mean time those who desire to avoid the de- linquent penalty charges can pay the tax to the poundmaster.
 The poll tax is $2. 50 and every one in the city between the ages of 21 and 60 are liable to the tax. The dog tax is $2.0 for males and S4.00 for females.
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The Camera club has at length made its trip to Chilkoot summit and thervbv proved its hardihood and daring That is these members of the organization have: Mrs. Det Iruyter, Miss Jeanette DeGruvter, Miss Emma Sehlnrede, President of the club Case, Rev. Harrison, Mir Hammacher and MT. Downing. The party left We'd nesdaV and that day reached Sheep Camp. The reNT 'IsV they reached the summit ot Chilkoot pass and managed to get back to Dyea, quite big days work. On Friday morning lhev returned to the city, with many excellent views, as Thursday, the day they were on the summit, was one of the most splendid days we have had this whole summer.
 The Ben Hur lecture given by Hon. ]. w. Fairbank Tuesday evening at McCabe college netted S78, and the members of the ladies and partor's union of the M. church are we'll satisfied with the result which was largely attained through prizes given for selling tickets. The first prize, a solid gold ring with setting was won by Willard RovaI Tommy Luke won the second, handsome wagon; Dorothy Allen secured pl in gold ring as a third prize and the fourth, book was won by Aggie Baker.
 MT, and Mrs. H. C. Barley had cham pagne christening party at their home last night. Rev. J. A Sinclair gave the name of Hislop Marie to the little girl, ,and among those who took part in the festivities were: Dr. and Mrs Reed, pr. and Mrs. Keller. MT. and Mrs keelar, Mr. Bloom, Mrs. H. L. Never, N J. Henery, John Hslop, Mrs. and Miss Sengfelder and Fred WebDsr.sz
 Mrs. Pinneo and her four year old daugh- ter came up on the Seattle and are staying at the Golden North until MT. Pinneo who is the chief clerk in the traffic department of the railrond, can fix in order the cottage lately occupied by MT Lewis. MT. Pnneo expects to remain permanently and his wife will be valuable acquisition to Skagway society,
 l The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church is projecting a big social for Tuesday evening, in the Presby- terian church. All the details are not ar ranged but MT. Diffin will sing and there will be other soloists, banjo and mandolin duets and so forth.
 The lades'guild of the Episcopal church were pleasantly entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs Dedman at the Golden North. The meeting this week will be a business session at Alaskan hall on Thurs day at D. m.
 Mrs. c. E. Hooker entertained at dinner on Friday evening MT. and Mrs. Case and Miss Case, Mrs. DeNorton, MT. and Mrs. F. M. Woodruff, MT E. R. Peoples and MT. McGrotty.
 |. Mrs. Francis Root and Miss Root, the wife and daughter of Druggist Root of the Broadway drugstore, arrived on the Seattle and will spend the winter here.
 Mrs. l. w. Young. who arrived last week Is living at the Sylvester block until commodious cottage can be obtained and furnished.
 | MT. E. o. Sylvester will arrive tomor- row on the Dolphin.
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The Dolphin IS due Monday on first trip
Evening journal., 1900-07-07

sent as a candidate for vice president
the name of David Bennett Hill"
The effect was electrical, and a tidal
wave of enthusiastic approval swept
over the convention. Delegates stood
on their chairs and waved frantically,
not in a few scattered groups but in
solid phalanx. Flags and standards
were again mingled in triumphant pro-
cession, while a roar as from Niagara
pulsated through the great structure.
Grady stood there proudly waiting for
the storm to subside. But as he waited
the audience saw a strange pantomine.
They saw Hill leave the New York
delegation and push through the
throng up to the platform. They
could see him to appeal to Grady to
withdraw, while Gradys answer was
apparent from the shake of his head
and his advance to the front Of the
platform to continue his nominating
speech. When the demonstration had
subsided Grady completed his speech,
placing Hill before the convention.
But as he stepped from the platform
the man who had just been placed in
nomination took his place. The sem
ator looked out sternly, even savage
ly, on the shouting thousands. When
he could be heard he made the ac-
knowledgement Of the honor done him.
Evening journal., 1900-07-07
BRTTONS MOVE AGAINST DE WET:
OTIS SUMMONED TO WASHINGTON
Free State President Has Taken Refuge in The Noun
tainS-InitCd States Government May Need
Philippine Troops for China

London. July Cen. Paget is NOV
ing toward the heart of the country
held by Dewet.
Lord Roberts telegraphed to the war
Office, under date OF Pretoria, July 8,
2:25 D. m. as follows:
"Paget engaged the enemy on July
B successfully at Pleisirfontein. He
drove them out Of a very strong po-
sition across Leeuw KOp to Broncri-
fontein, where he bivouacked for the
night He followed up the enemy and
on the afternoon Of July was at
Blaauwkopje, Is miles northeast Of
Bethlehem. He reports that all OF
Steyn's government officials, except the
treasurer general, who has gone TO
Nrede. are at Bethlehem, which has
been proclaimed the capital. Steyn
himself is reported to have taken
flight to the mountains. Butler re-
ports the line to Heidelberg restored,
thus completing every communication
between Pretoria and Natal"
Lourenzo Marques on Friday learn
ed that the Beers are showing fresh ac-
tivity. A British force is reported
within 40 miles of Koomatipoort.
The shines Lourenzo Marques cor
respondent, in a dispatch dated Fri
day. says:
Prom a Trustworthy source Il is
learned that ex-President Steyn and
Christian Dewet are the only OBJ
stacles 10 the termination of the war
in South Africa"
Evening journal., 1900-07-07
COOL WAVE PROMISED TO
SUFFERING HUMANITY

To the general discomfort OF every
one. the hot spell of weather remains
unbroken. IL is a record breaker
II is the harvest time Of the Ice
cream merchant. the soda water foun-
tain man and the steamboat company.
A cool wave is promised by the weather
man for tomorrow, with still cooler
weather on Monday. II is said that the
next rainstorm on the Eastern coast
will break the spell OF sultry weather
Three cases of heat prostration were
reported yesterday. John Herbig, OF
No. 1910 Claymont streeth, was over
come az Sixth and Lombard streets He
was sent to his home ip a carriage.
William Ritchie, of No. p East
Twenty-second street, employed by the
Diamond Ice Company, was overcome
at Second and King streets. He was
sent 10 his home.
Harry samluck. OF No. 1l9 Maryland
avenue, was overcome by heat while
working in the West Yard yesterday
afternoon. He was removed to the
emergency hospital at French street
station, where he was attended by De-
tective Jones and then sent to his
home.
Patrick Cole. living at No. a1g
Spruce street, was overcome by the
heat yesterday. and is In a critical con-
dition. DR.. NJ. Ostro Is in attendance
Evening journal., 1900-07-07
JONES Is REELECTED
LEADER OF CAMPAIGN

Kansas City, July THE national
committee of the Democratic party met
at the Kansas City club after the ad-
journment of the convention and inn
mediately organized, Senator Jones,
who was not a member of the COM
mittee, remaining outside until the
preliminaries were over. Thomas Tag
gart, of Indiana, who has been men
toned as a possible chairman, nomi-
mated Senator Jones for reelection,
and he received the unanimous vote.
The senator was sent for, and in ac-
cepting the Craftsmanship said that the
committee entered the campaign in
much better shape than four years ago.
The matter of selecting the execu-
tive committee was left to Chairman
Jones, who will make the appoint
ments after he has had time for con-
sideration. IL is understood that many
of the members of the last committee
will be chosen. A committee consist
ing of Tillman of South Carolina, John-
son OF Indiana, Williams of Massachu-
setts, Osborne of Wyoming and Will
son of Idaho was appointed to confer
with representatives of the Populist
and Silver Republican parties as to the
best plan of campaign. The Populists
and the Silver Republicans want repre-
sentation on the executive committee.
which is to have the management of
the campaign,
Evening journal., 1900-07-07
HILL WAS DETERMINED
NOT TO BIZ A NOMINEE

"But l cannot; l must not be the
nominee of this convention" he de-
clared with explosive emphasis.
lie was frequently interrupted with
enthusiastic shouts of approval, but
when he left the platform the dele
gates were firmly convinced from his
words and manner that he was sim
cerely desirous Of having his name
withheld. 1t is probably this alone
which prevented a nomination by ac-
clamation then and there. for the
tempestuous spirit manifested so much
that the convention was on the point
OF being carried off its feet II was
apparent soon that, with Hill out of
the way, Stevenson was a strong fa-
vorite. State after state seconded his
mination-GeOrgia. Indiana, Vir-
ginia, Iowa. Kentucky, Illinois. Some
of the devoted friends of Hill still
maintained their allegiance to him and
the delegations of New Jersey. LOuisi-
ana and some others seconded his nom
nation A number Of favorite sons
also were placed in nomination, Mary
land bringing forward Governor John
Walter Smith, Washington naming
JaAhSa iidIllluN lewis NOlln Odlo-
lima nominating Col. Julian Carr and
Ohio presenting the name of A. w.
Patrick.
1t was after o'clock when the sec
ending speeches, many of them weari-
some, were concluded and the ballot
ing began. AS the roll was about to
be called Mr. Lewis appeared on the
platform and in a few we'll chosen
words withdrew from the contest. The
vote was followed with intense inter-
est. for when Alabama announced
three for Stevenson and nineteen for
Hill it looked as if a close and ex.
citing contest was to occur.
But it was soon evident that Steven
son had a strong lead. AT the close OF
the call he had 559ik votes. which how.
ever. was not enough TO nominate. tho
requisite two-thirds being 624. Hin had
received 200 votes and Towne S9ih. But
before the announcement of the result
a strong lunged delegate from Tennes-
see stood on his chair and announced:
Tennessee changes her twenty-foul
votes from Hill TO Stevenson.
That started the tide irresistibly to-
Evening journal., 1900-07-07
AUTOMOBILE COMPANY ORGANIZED
will Purchase and Occupy the Building Of
the McIear g. Kendall Company

M. B. Faulkner, president of the Ns-
tional Automobile Company, authorizes
the publication of the following
THE National Automobile Company
was organized in Philadelphia ON FRI
day yesterday, and the board OF di-
rectors was instructed 10 purchase the
factory, grounds and machinery OF the
McLear & Kendall Company. AS soon
as arrangements are completed the
company will at once begin the manu-
facture of automobiles Of all descrip-
tions under the patents and designs of
John II. Parsons
"The starting OF this industry, and
pai lict'tIly at the location selected
must be peculiarl.' gratifying to the
citizens OF Wilmington II any OF whom.
have a vivid recollection Of the busy
hive OF industry this factory Clce was.
With Mr.. Parsons at the head Of the
mechanical department, aid Mr.. Nc
Lear at the head of the carricge-b build
ing end the patrons of this well .kanwn
establishment will he as well served in
the new line as I'm the old. The main
office of the company is located in
room l006 Real Estate Trust Building.
Philadelphia"
Evening journal., 1900-07-07
SILVER REPUBLICANS
MAY SUPPORT STEVENSON

Kansas City. July AFTER long
and exciting debate, during which il
looked several times as If Charles A..
Towne would be nominated for vice
president in spite of his protest against
such action, the national convention
of the Silver Republican party adjourn
ed sine die without making a nomina-
ton for vice president, the whole mat
ter being referred to the national COM
mittee with power to act. W. ]. Bryan
was made the unanimous choice of the
convention for president during the
morning session and it was the inten-
tion to complete the ticket in the af-
ternoon by the nomination of former
Congressman Towne. The action OF
the Democratic convention. however,
in placing Adlai Z. Stevenson in nomi-
nation took the delegates off their feet.
but most of them asserted their de-
termination TO nominate Mr.. Towne
Notwithstanding.
For two hours Senator Teller, former
Congressman Shafroth of Colorado and
Cheadle OF Indiana and others made
Continued on Second Page
Evening journal., 1900-07-07
RICHARD CROKER URGED
HILL FOR SECOND PLACE

Meantime attention was being direct
ed to the excited group massed in front
OF the New York section, with Hill as
the vortex of a struggling throng Of
delegates. They pressed forward from
all quarters OF the hail. urging him to
permit his name to be placed before
the convention. The face of the New
Yorker was study, as the demands
upon him came from all sides. He sat
in the front row of delegates. with eX-
Senator Murphy on his right and Judge
Van Wyck on his immediate left. A
second seat away was Mr.. Croker. Hill
protested vociferously. Judge Van
Wyck said he could not refuse. Muir
ply and Croker pleaded with him to
obey the VIII of the convention and ac-
cept. While the pleadings continued
the call OF Delaware was heard above
the roar, and Delaware yielded her
place to New York. At this the bulky
form OF Senator Grady, the silver
tongued orator of New York, pushed
through the densely packed aisles up
10 the platform. There was a hush
through the hall to hear what word
New York had to offer.
"In behalf of the United Democracy
of New York." shouted Grady, "I.pre-