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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
NORTH CAROLINA CROPS.
Cotton. Tobacco. and Corn In Good
Condition.

RALEIGH n. c.. May 23.-The crop re-
port for North Carolina. issued yesterday.
is very satisfactory. The drouth, which
was becoming quite serious. has now been
thoroughly broken. The drouth. however,
enabled farmers TO remove weeds thor
oughly and put lands IN excellent condi-
ton. The rainfall was excessive in only
four counties. these being Randolph, Gas
ton. Davidson. and Iredell- II washed lands
and crops in these counties.
Wheat is heading and plump grains are
now assured. 1t is the best of all the
small grains. All late-planted cotton and
corn are up. Crop prospects have greatly
improved in the past few days and farm
eTs are much encouraged. Tobacco trans
planting has advanced more actively along
the northern part of the State. though
plants are scarce. Early tobacco is
growing vigorously. The delay in trans
planting due 10 the drouth. has operated
to further diminish the acreage, as cotton
was planted instead. The stand of corn
is somewhat irregular but the plants look
well.
Cotton is now coming up fairly well, but
the failure OF a good deal to sproUt during
the drouth Will necessitate some replant-
ing and cool nights have somewhat check
ed the growth of the younger plants. The
drouth caused a poor stand of laJe-planted
rice
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
Cumberland steel win strike

CUMBERLAND. Nd. May 23.-The en-
ployment of six coIOred men in the Poto-
mac Steel Mill to take the place OF some
white men who received SI.IO day and
struck for $1.25. caused nearly the whole
force to go out on a strike yesterday. ne-
cessitating a shutdown. The coIored men
went to work at SI.10. The men who went
out objected 10 the substitution Of negroes
for white men. After leaving the plant
the strikers said they understood that the
company intended TO import more negroes
and place them in charge of colOred boss.
All the skilled mechanics have stopped
work
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
BLAMES THE MISSIONARIES.
Are Responsible for Armenian Mas
sncTcS. Turkish Admiral SuyS.

HARTFORD, Conn. May 23.-John c.
Maligran. an Armenian, called upon Ad-
miraI Ahmed Pasha OF the Turkish Navy
yesterday. The admiral said he was sur
prised that an Armenian should wish to
see him. He was sorry the riOtings had
occurred. he declared. and told his Wis
itor in his opinion the American mission
aries were largely responsible for the mas
sacTes; that they had visited Turkish ter
ritoTy and made every effort to secr-e
Protestant converts, and the Mussulmans
resented If
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
A STORY OF ARCTIC GOODNESS.
The determination of nm Entire
Family of Gold Searchers-
lm The Indianapolis News-)


Seattle. Wash--The two or three years
since the discovery of gold In the
Yukon county have been very fate
full. The experiences, priyations. and
hardships. as well as the sue
cesses, will never be told, but bit by
bit come stories from the almost unknown
north which show to what terrible ex-
tremes will people 90 in the mad rush for
gold.
Among the recent arrivals in Seattle
from Dawson City was a man who
told the following sad story OF a young
married couple who Joined in the early
rush, during the winter. down the Yukon
River, en- route to the famous fields of
Cape Nome. During the rush of '9S
there went to Dawson from California a
father, mother, and daughter. The girl
was about eighteen and very pretty. The
father-Ike Benson we called him-was
out Of luck from the start, and. after
blowing in the money he brought with
him. ne died.
Mrs Benson. who was sick at the
time, grew worse. and she was laid away
Just two days after her husband Alice.
the daughter, bore up bravely. She got
a place in a restaurant near the old
Monte Carlo, and did well Last Christ
mas day she was married TO a young
fellow named Bent, a good fellow, and
a comparatively lucky one up 20 that
time. However. he got the Nome fever.
and in the latter part of February
started by trail for Nome.
They had dog team. which we found
afterward had been killed by wolves
wheI the young people had been a week
on the trail. This put them in awful
shape, and. worse still, when on this
breaking up trail. they were overcome
by a terrible blizzard The young wife
died. and her husband, alone and perish
ing, covered her with snow, making her
a grave as best he could Three DAYS
later We came along, Soa there, sitting
on this little mound Of snow, close be-
side the broken trail. we found Bent
frozen into a human tombstone. and
marking the spot where he had laid to
rest his wife. The two were buried side
by side"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
GRANT STEPS OUT TODAY.
Receivership of Third Avenue Rail
road to BE Terminated.

NEW YORK. May 23.-Judge Laeombe
terminated the Third Avenue rsceiversiip
this morning. and the several mi lions Of
claims that have been fled with Arthur H..
Masten. as special master, were tn ned
over, along with the property. to the new
owners OF the road.
All the claims will be settled By the
officers Of the Third Avenue Road II is
believed to ha certain that Edward
Lauterbach's bill for S2eO. 600 for services
will be paid without a contest MIR.
Lauterbach stands as we'll with the pres
EFT officers as be did with the former own
ers OF the road
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
TROUBLESOME CAT AT REST.
It's Head Imprisoned In a Bean Can
for n Week

TRENTON. n. J.. May 23.-Mrs. May
Severss' pet cat has for seven days caused
the greatest kind of excitement In the
neighborhood Of 900 South Clinton Avenue,
and the creature was finally killed by two
policemen this morning Mrs Seyerss in
sisted that the cats passion for canned
beans brought about its death.
The feline put its head in a bean can
last week, and il could not be released.
With the can fastened over its head the
cat rushed bliDdly through several neigh
bors' houses, jumped out OF windows, and
performed a score or more OF other feats.
Two bullets were required 10 kill the cat
Mrs Severss objected TO the killing and
may sue the city
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
WOMAN CUTS HER THROAT.
Major GiImore's Wife Commits Sui
eide to Escape n Sanitarium.

eide to Escape Snnttarium.
PHILADELPHIA, May 29.-Mrs- Annie
Chism Gilmore wife of Major J. c. Gill
more, Assistant Adjutant General Of the
National Guard Of Pennsylvania. commit
ted suicide yesterday at her home in Rid
ley Park, near this city, by cutting her
throat
Major Gilmore was about making prep
arations to have his wife treated at a san
itarium, her mental condition necessitat-
ing constant watchfulness on the part OF
the family.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
PLEADS GUILTY TO BRIBERY.
Another Man to Be Punished for
Taking Part in n Conspiracy.

Another Man to Be Punished for
Taking Part in Conspiracy.
PHILADELPHIA, May %. = Thomas
O'Dea. in the United States District Court.
yesterday pleaded guilty 70 the charge Of
attempting to bride a juror in the trial OF
former United States District Attorney
Elery P. Ingham and his law partner, Har-
yey X. hewitt.
0'Dea and Harry j. Fairbanks were in
dicted on the same charge at the last term
of court, the latter having been recently
tried and convicted.
The arrest of O'Dea and Fairbanks grew
out Of the famous Lancaster revenue stamp
counterfeiting conspiracy, which vas
evolved by William L. Kendig and William
NJ Jacobs. the cigar manufacturers Of that
city.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
WALL PAPER.

ROOMS papered. Sis up; samples brought
TTOS GEORGE, 4ll1z7th St sw. my2l-st,em
WE'LL make the price all right when paper
YOUR Toons Trust Us for that. We DO them
for as little as So Let you select from the hand
somest styles OF paper shown this season And
our finest work goes with every order. r. g.
NGLTE $40 9th Il. NO BRANCH my2S-u
CHAS n EVANS WILLIAM b. EVANS
Let US give you an estimate on your paper
ing, houest work, fair price EVANS BIOS II
18Th 81 sw my5 Inns, en-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
DubIi-'s Ancient Keys.

In connection with the presentation Of the KEYS
OF Dublin to the Queen on her Maiesty's visit TO
ireland, it Is interesting 10 note that these ru-
nicipal relics are Of great antiquity being sey-
eral hundred years old There are twelve in ALL
each beng about ten inches long, and threaded
on a massive iron ring Ave inches in diameter
They are stamped IN" So '.E'' and 'sW,, re-
spectiVely. to distinguish the different gates of
old Dublin.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
Transfers of Provinces in Luzon.

The following order relating TO the ISL
and Of LuzOn in the Philippines has been
at the War Department: BY
direction of the President, the provinces
of Morong and Infanta, and all that por-
ton of the province of Manila north of
the Pasig River, all in the Island of Lu-
Zon, and now part Of the Department OF
Southern Luzon. are transferred to the
Department c: Northern Luzon."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
Interest on Government Ronds.

Secretary Gage has instructed Treasurer
Roberts to pay the interest due on June
/, on the s.. 600 ger cent bonds
which are on deposit with national banks
throughout the country and were called in
yesterday for immediate redemption. This
course. Secretary Gage said, is pursued to
simplify the accounts
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
SON SHOOTS HIS FATHER
Delaware Man Uses n Gun to Protect
His Wife and Mother.

LAUREL. Del, May 23.-BeIIeving it TO
be the only way to save his mother and
wife, Oscar Miller shot and dangerously
wounded his father. William Miller
The older man, VINO is a war veteran,
came home and endeavored. it is alleged,
to kill his wife and daughter-in-law. The
screams of the women aroused the young
er man. and seizing a gun from the wall
he shot his father. The son Is under ar
rest. The fathers condition this morning
was regarded as hopeless.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
TrnveIs Incoxnita

Queen Margherita Of Italy loves to 90 about
incosnita, and in this way indulge her great
iondness for mountain climbing and bicycle
riding When she travels in the Alps she goes
commoner, and few lean her identity She
stops at chalets foT the night, sharing the sim.
pie food of the Alpine folk. and, as her cos
tune is in the simplest style, she passes for
anything but Queen.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
New York Cotton Market.
washington Stock Excnnnge.

Sales: Capital Traction, 50G1O2 IL; 20
G1O2 SIS; City and Suburban Railroad, IA
so; MergenthaIer Linotype, 10G1SG; 40Q
lS5 rs; 9OGIS5 81: Lanston MonOtype. 70
ala "a; 1903 SIS; 5G1S 1-2; 40G13 -;
IOO613 Ii; American GraphOpbOne z4G y;
Pneumatic Gun Carriage. 10000 cents. At
ter Call: Washington Gas, 25d53 IL; $50
% is; LaRston Monotype, 10d13 3-S; 500
Is 3-S. seller 80; American GraphOphone,
5Od1I rs.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
ENGAGED A CELL TO DIE IN.
Thomas Killed Himself Rather Than
His Wife.

PHILADELPHIA, May 23.-"LOck me
up, sergenat- l EEL wicked tonight, aid
IL you let me go free l will kill sCme-
body-most likely my wife"
Thus spoke old James P. Thomas, we'll
dressed citizen, as he approached the des
in the Third district station-Eou In the
cell the man Gained down and smoked his
pipe An hour alter he was found dead,
having hanged himself with his handker-
chief. i& kAtS
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
Mormon Preachers in virginia.

WINCHESTER, Va, May 23-Two Nor
mon elders, Messrs. Nelson and Forsythe,
are holding meetings In the vicinity OF
Whitacre. this county. So far they have
met with little or no success in the way Of
converts.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
THE OREGON AT NAGAsAKL
The Navy Department Announces the
Movements Of other Vessels.

Movements OF other Vessels
The Bureau Of Navigation of The Navy
Department has learned that the Oregon
arrived at Nagasaki, Japan, May p, and
the Newark this morning. The Potomac
was at Norfolk yesterday, the Essex at
Newport, the Fortune at the navy yard
New York. and the New Orleans at Ma
Mia The Wheeling left Yokohama the
same date for Nagasaki- The Albany will
not go to New York, but proceed at once
TO Gibraltar for duty on the European
station.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
General Carr as Orator.

WINCHESTER, Va. May 23.-Gen. Ju-
liam S. Carr. of North Carolina, viii be the
orator at the unwilling of the North Caro-
lima monument in Stonewall Cemetery, In
this city, June s.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
Government Receipts Today.

The receipts of the Government today
amounted to $1,s22, $4,000, composed of Gus
toms. $7SS, 294.51; internal revenue, $780,
1877 .56; miscellaneous. $3.50, 694-53- The ex-
penditures reached the sum OF $1.790. 900.
leaving an excess today Of receipts over
expenditures amounting to S32, 3S6.60.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR EXCHANGE make q specially Of trading
properties, city, suburban, and county, m
proved or unimproved: successful exchanges quick
rnv5-aod-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
New York Stock Market.

Corrected daily by W. B. HiEbs & Co.
members Of the New York Exchange. 1919
Street
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
Chic..go Grim and rronIsion Market

Corr ected daily by W B. Hibbs & Co,
members OF the New York Exchange, l4l9
Il Street.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
STOCKS MOVING UPWARD
Advances Fairly Common After the
Opening Dealings

Sugar Refining Conspicuous Fea-
fure of the Mnrket-RtsinS Ten
dency of the Railway List-The In
dustrIaI Quarter strong-LOndon's
Attitude Generally NOn-COmmittal.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
ron sALE-LOTs
Fo. @ALE-FARMs.

FOR SALE-Farm on OxenhiIl, Prince George
County, Nd, 70 more in good cult
vation; 6 miles from ARaeostia Bridge Further
information enquire loo4 9Th ST. NV. nly21-1t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
Washington MOrtIage Loan Co.
$40 Street y "a

MONEY TO LOAN n s5k So g. and ~ Der
cent, in sums Of $500 to siO.ooe D. C.
real estate: paw on and per cent mortgages
and BEGIN anew; all transactions condGcted with
economical consideration fer borrowers WM h
SAL NDEhS a 90. l4J1 St NV. iyl-tf-em
MONEY leaned sslaried people AID retail ner-
chants upon their own names without Sc
curity; easy payments TOLMAN. Room IS, 9Os
sI4 St oc22-lyr
MONEY To LOAN ON APPROVED COLIAr-
ERAL-No delay CHARLES A BAKER
Rooms 40 and 81. HetzeFott Building, lilo 6 St
jel9-u
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY
CLAIRVOYANT,
NINE, THEO,

Medium and Card Reader. Washingtons most IA
nous Cairvoyant and Palmist Consist her On
business, love and family affairs; reunites tie
separated: removes spells; causes speedy mar
riages and gives luck. Open daily. German
SPOKEN 25c and SOC. pc St myzS-7t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23

NINE. DAVIS, born eiairvoyaat and card reader,
tells about business. removes spells and evil
Influences, reun,.s~ the separated, AID gives luck
TO all; cures piles and drunkenness l22s 25th ct.
NV. mylO-lmo
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23

Mr.. L. NORRIS, Baltimore's talented medium,
viii be az 80 9th ST NV. for short period.
daily from 10 to s. Sunday included; sesnces Tues
dzy and Friday, p. n; Wednesdays. 2:SO p. n;
Sunday nights at Maccabee Temple, BIB 9th 81.
NV; good music; silver collection myls-7t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
CONFINEMENT RONnS.

DISTRICT or COLUMBIA BONDS.
gs, 1902. go year funding gold -
rs. 1901. water s:0ck" currency ....
rs 1903, Water stock" currency.
Funding currency 3-65 s--. 40
aus Roc 2-IO's ISQ3- 1901 ---
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23
The g DAYS. Cure

(tor neal leads al remedies IN this city; =
prompt and permanent cure or no charge Goa
suIsatiou free DIR. McKEEHAN, SIS 18th s.
Once hours. 10 II & n: o to s p. m Sundays,
2 10 p. N ap24-1mo
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23

GYPSY PIANIST, l0e2 9TH ST. NV; lOc; past,
present, future; lucky charms; separated
brought together; walk upstairs; second floor.
my2l-7t
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-05-23

WE WISH ALL THE BOYS GOOD LUCK this
week: hope they strike il rich, and while
going along yOu must not forget the old reliable
for a good tailor made suit Of clothes worn a
little az a price YOU won't kick at TIE
FRIENDLY JUSTI'S OLD STAND, 60 St NV
my22-7t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02
TIE NEWS OF NORFOLK ON PAGES 2, &5.

which does not prove that an agree
ment to retain during good behavior or
part OF the contract OF employment;
and the plaintiffs witness, Engineer
horne, testifcs directly to the point
whenever they get ready, and the com
panY has right to discharge any en-
S.neer at any tine without cause. But
upon the PLAINTIFFS own showing his
uischarse was within the right of
the defendant and not wrongful. and
nhatlce disconnected with the infringe
ment of legal right cannot be the
SUBJECT of an action. 1t Is immaterial,
under our present system whether the
ac,ion is construed to be in tort or eN
contractu. There are many cases
where an action for tort may grow out
or breach of contract. but punitive
damages are never given for breach of
contract (exceDt in cases of promises
to marry. Affirmed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

nc believed the State Central Commit
zee should leave such matters TO the
iocaI organizations. That. although
inc comittee might have the best of in
tentions and desires in the settlemant
OF iocai troubles 1t could not have thot
insight into the situation and fanaili-
arity with the facts that the local or
sanizaition would have, hence a settle
ment by the State Central COMMITTEES
might not be as fair and satisfactory MS
II the local organizations healed their
own differences. He thougnt there
might be found a better substitute for
the present law. When the decision Of
the committee failed to satisfy the peo-
pie, 1t is really no settlement at all
HON. j. c. PAKER.
Hon. ]. c. Parker spoke as follows.
In all questions of party organiza.
ton the State Central Committee
should be supreme, but when II comes
to questions of nominations the state
Central Committee being n creation of
the people, should not be clothed with
powers that, iii right and Justice.
should be lodged with the people onlv'
II they cthe people, cannot agree than
there is no higher power Is which the
question of difference can be referred.
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THE STATE CONVENTION
Continued from Page {.
tees. elected by the State convention
whenever they assemble.
sTATE COMMITTEE.

u hl Ia 1NNl l.
80 There shall be Il State Committee.
composed of five members from each
Congressional District. Such members
shall be appointed by the State con-
ventions on the nomination of their
respective Congressional delegations
provided that such nomination shall be
made by at least q majority of such
district concurring. Otherwise, and in
default of such nomination. the presi-
dent of the convention shall make the
appointments for such districts.
Vacancies in any such district COM
mittees. after the same shall have been
formed. shall be filled by the State
Committee upon the nomination of the
remaining members OF such district
committee.
The State Committee thus consti-
tuted is charged with the affairs of the
party. and shall have power to Perfect
It's organization and to direct it's CON
duct in obedience to the declarations
and policy of the party as the same
shall be set forth by the State conven
tons 1t may decide all questions ut
issue which may arise in election dis
tricts calculated to affect the harmony
ana the interest of the party
The State Committee shall meet ot
such times and places rs they NAV
themselves determine, but especially
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02
HAPPY LITTLE GIRL.
Her Father Learned How 10 Treat Her.

While drinking coffee I visited a cell
ebrated physician, who told me that
my severe headaches. languid feelings
and inability TO work were caused by
the blood being very thick and slug.
Sish. from the use of coffee. Since
leaving off coffee and using Postum
Cereal Food Coffee have recovered
my energy. am able to work hard and
feel brighter and happier in every way.
My wife also uses Postum Food COT
fee. without any disagreeabe after eff
feet. She feels strengthened and invig-
Grated with the Postum, while on the
contrary coffee made her weak and ner-
vous. We also give 1t to the little girl
every morning. and It would be a hard
matter to find another child as bright
and healthy and happy as she is. we
are great believers in Postum" II. A..
Beckwith. Z. Pembroke. N. Y.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

The business of the convention viii
Do the election of four delegates at
large TO the convention, to be held at
Nansns City, Mo: TO nominate the
Presidential candidate. the election of
TWO presidential electors at large. the
ton of member OF the National Com
mittee and also the very importan,
matters of making changes in the pla n
OF PARTY government. and the question
OF making the calling of state Con
stitu,ional Convention party issue.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-02

tration. subject to the control and direc-
zion OF the county and city chairmen,
for each precinct in their respective
counties and cities.
=. The county and city chairmen. to-
gether with the county or city commit
tee. shall appoint five or more reliable
precinct committeeman, one of whom
shall be appointed the chairman or
chiet of said committee. The duty Of
this committee shall consist in listing
the votes of the precinct ana a division
OF the same into fifties and tens. Each
DIVISION being placed in charge of a
chlet ana leader. 10 be selected from
the most reliable workers Of the party.
rms committee will take charge of
the party's interest at the precinct.
u. TAYLOR ELI.YSON.
chairman State Committee.
Joseph BUTTON. Secretary
Richmond, Va. September, 1890"
1t is desired to restore the clause
guaranteeing Home Rule. which was
led by Mr.. John S. Barbour during his
Craftsmanship OF the party. and which
was left out of the printed rules sent
out to the chairmen of the Various local
executive committees. rs shown above.
Inc following is the clause that was
lett out of the rules set out by Chair
man Eliyson:
provided that all differences aris-
ing as 10 nominations nj any district
shall be adjusted by the local commit
tee of such district"
CAPT. w. w. DEFY.
Capt. w. w. Dcy said on this subject
that his position was weil-known. He
is in favor of referring local differences
first TO the home committee, and in
case they cannot agree. to the District
Committee and from them to the State
Committee. He believes. however. that
local differences can be more satisfac-
torily settled by the home organza-
tons familiar with the matters in
volved and that such settlement will
tend TO greater party harmony and
strength.
HON. N. B. EARLY.
Hon. n. B. Early. Jr., delegate to the
House, was another of the prominent
Democrats who EXPRESSED himself as
strongly in favor of the settlement Of
local troubles by the local organiza-
tons. Mr. Earlys reasons were similar
to those expressed by other gentlemen
They had greater familiarity with the
local conditions of the home organiza-
lions.
COL A. S. BUFORD.
Col. \. S. Buford, of Richmond. when
approached on the question of the set
uement OF local differences said that