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The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-23

Taylor has suntfdn to spring on this
meetin, and we are ready to hear IT,"
Elisha was ready. He bad bin watch
in the growth Of the town hall fur six
long years, and he had had his eye on
the tower day and night He bad look
ed at it from the street and from the
roof Of his barn. He had looked at 1t
at MONDAY and squintad at It st MID
night and had ceme to one nnaate1able
eonelusion-hs wanted the hgssr of a
gilt angel to finish of that tower and
he wanted that angel to be prntin up
waHda, Same as on a gravestone he saw
10 Buffalo. The angel would signify
the soedu6as OF Jericho, and stranSaIs
would no lohger stap and raise ptw
because they couldn't sSt Skass Of
bess or and anybody TO take : hand at
pskss Har Putin upws1sf <xoah b
IN ehtsa hason to the asaaaAy ssloel
es,tldxsQ. and the sight af her wssld
saAm ths faeltn's Of man about t.
NIX hs vita.
ria Mt dawn, and the dsaosn sa1d thdEa
no pant had bin made. Hs was q ds1-
con Of the church and good maG,, h,e
he'd nerer consent to h'1ss gilt aasSl
on top OF the town bah. She might
pint upwards or downwards or anV
other way, but angels didn't belong on
towers. He called upon Bssarly Jsaas
fur his views. and Beverly jumped ~
and declased himself In favor of tks
American eagle. II rooster styniflad
grit and Independence, an eagle signt
fed all that and dozen things more
An eagle stood fur liberty, freedom and
equal rights 1t was the emblem Of q
glorious republic. Its wings sheltered
the helpless as well as the strolES, and
it's soft cooin lulled the infant to sleep
while Its scream sent the father to this
field Of battle to fight fur the grandes1
principles Of mankind. 1t was rattliI
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-23

desperate and drive on to Tarrytown
that ball as '~.g as a pumpkin, and he
wanted real gold leaf fur gildin, and
he closed his speech with an appeal to
the people to continue to be innocent
and happy. Deacon Spooner was chair
man Of the meetin. as usual, and when
the squar' sot down the deacon said
he'd made pint. Enos Williams was
then called upon. He headed the fac
ton who wanted rooster. Enos didn't
go as fur back as the sQuar'. He has
asthma and is short of breath. and so
he started out with Columbus to dis
kfver America. He had bin readin up
on roosters. He couldn't find that roos-
ters was an emblem Of innocence, but
hs didn't want no innocence on q court
house tower. The stranger would and
innecsslss whsu he como 10 play eAssk-
srs or trade bosses with a JeA0hotAn.
The wooster was IN emblem of oE4 ed
shAsps0densa Hs was q bkd Nhs
went TO bed atresndewn, got uD bsfsxe
snasis. 90 v0D hnstkn around au dag.
4 ssaa.s a 10 e that tower would
nguD tAo4 JsEishe could take eacs Of
hsxsaf snA d1du1 how down - any
other 1ovn tn ths sGaGe. Ha was out
Of hSeaGh and had busted a suspanAsr
when he s0t down. and Deacon Spoon
or raped with cana and said:
~Enos hAs not only made speech
equal to anything Henry Clay ever got
OF, bat hSs made thunnlarln big
pint In favor Of tha roosterites- I was
In the rooster whan come here, but
Eve almost changed my mind. Let US
hear from Silas Bebae."
Silas was one who wanted tho pints
Of the compass put up. He was born
in Jericho when the town had but three
houses and had been turned around fur
so years. The only way he could tell
north from south or east from west
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-23

speech full Of redhot patriotism, and
Deacon Spooner said that Daniel Web
ster never approached it in his palmiest
days. 1t didn't affect the other fac
tions. however They stuck out fur
the silt ball. the rooster. the compass
p'ints and the angel. and each one de-.
clared he'd fight to the bitter end.
AS compromise, Jim Shorely, who
didn't care what they put UP. moved
fur a gilt goat, and Abraham Scott,
who was goin to move away and had
lost all interest, moved fur monkey,
but they was hooted down and every
body began to jam his elbows around
and call everybody else hog. There
was every sign that the meetin would
break up in a free fight, when there
comes fash and an awful clap Of
thunder, and at the same time Lish
Billings walked in to git out of the
storm. Deacon Spooner appealed to
him to save the honor Of Jericho by
bringin about harmony. and Lish
looked around and replied:
"As l understand it, this crowd is
div ided as to what shall ornament the
TOP of the city hall towerY'
That's it!' yells everybody.
"And you've bin jawin and speechi-
fyin fur the last three hours without
settlin on anything? Waal. don't see
no use of any more bein said"
"But what's your idea Lish?" asks
the deacon.
MY idea is that that fust thunderbolt
knocked your blamed old tower into
Continental cooked hat, and that you
kin save your breath to pick UP the
slivers fur kindlin wood"
And the crowd rushed oct and found
that A-;$h was k'rcct. NJ. QUAD.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-23

Don't you believe in moral sua-
sion?" asked the neighbor.
The Indignant father stopped with
the switch poised in the air
"Of course | do" he answered. 81
tried it once, and I'm going to try it
again just as soon as lick this boy
hard enough SO that he'll know enough
to be ruled by it the next time l try
it. Yes, sir: moral suasion is great
thing. and I'm going to teach this boy
how good it is if | have to vale the
life out of him to do it. He doesn't
appreciate its advantages yet."-Chica-
90 Post.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-23

There are only three remaining of the
original 13 crosses built by King Ed
ward l to mark the resting place of
Queen Eleanor's funeral procession.
One is near Northampton. one Waltham
Cross. the third 1T Charing Gross
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-23
A Great BABY.

Tommy-Did you know about that
baby that was fed on elephants milk,
pop. and gained 20 pounds day?
Tommy's Pop dndignantly)-No, I
didn't. Whose baby was it?
Tommy-The elephants baby, pop
Scraps.
The Philipsburg mail. [volume] (Philipsburg, Mont.) 1887-current, 1900-11-23

&c WAszLNGTONS THANKSGIVING PRcCIAMATLCN %
= - -
W of Almighty Cod obey His benefits
and humbly inElore his on nd favor;
Whereas both Houses Congress
ed recommend the of the of
public thanksgiving and be observed by
grateful hearts Almighty
afong them opportunity peaceaby establish
for their safety and happiness"
\ow therefore, do recommend and Thursday the
November next to be devoted by the people of these
of that
good that that s that will be- that
Him
protection OF the this
naon for the signal and manifold the favorable
Of His providence the and conclusion
degree tranquility,
oyed; peceable
enabled establish
and particularly the national lately
and religious liberty with which blessed
dfusng
and various favos which He has pleased upon
And also that then humby offering
and snppictons the Lord
him to pardon national and other
whether public private stations perform
duties
the by of
con faithfully
and all especially
u.s. and to bless them with
of science generally grant all
mankind He
best
Given my city day of October
A. D 1889. Go WASHINGTON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
YOU SAY YOU ARE
NOT WELL. +"

OF course-how can you be we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

Wallace. of GIG 18th street will NOT he at
home Thursday, the IIth. but Will b. on
FRIDAY RI the 18th, and Thursday, the 18th.
of January.
Mrs. Claude A. Swanson will be at home
at her residence. 20I7 Massachusetts ave
nue., tuesday afternoon from 4 to q She
will be assisted by Miss Carr of Richmond
MISS Ryan, Miss Lyons and Mrs. BONNER
Mrs Weston Flint will be ct home Tues
days in February.
On saturday evening Rear Admiral and
Mrs HiSginson celebrated the anniversary
of their wedding by dinner party TO SEINE
naval friends. given in the new private din
ing room of the Cairo. The guests were
admiral and Mrs. Dewey, Rear Admiral
Kenny, Capt. and Mrs. Lamberton, Capt
and Mrs. Folger. Capt. and Mrs Davis.
commander and Mrs. Cowles and Miss Hal
dane.
On the application of p. Tecumseh Sher-
man a license was issued today by the
clerk of the Supreme Court OF the District
OF Columbia. authorizing Capt. Samuel Re
Der, United States army, to marry Miss
Cecilia Miles, daughter OF Maj. Gen Nelson
A Miles, commanding the United States
army.
Mrs. Hull and Miss Hull will not receive
Tuesday. January o.
Mrs. William J. Bodell of Fort Monroe is
guest of Mrs. Thomas, 1719 street
northwest.
Mrs. Allison Nailor. jr., has had as her
guests for the holidays Mrs May Haswell
and Miss Katherine Grady of Philadelphia.
She VIII receive the first two Thursdays ia
February at the usual hours
Mrs. Fairbanks. 1900 Massachusetts ave-
nue., will receive Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Wythe Dcnby and Miss DENLY viii
be at home Mondays in January.
Miss Annie Brown of Texas, daughter of
Associate Justice Brown of the supreme
court of that state, is the guest of Mrs. Cul-
berson, wife of Senator Culberson, at the
Richmond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
SUBMARINE BOAT TESTS.
Comparative Model Trials May Take
Place Wednesday.

Arrangements are Being completed for
the interesting comparative tests of work
ing models of the submarine destroyers
invented by john P. Holland, which are
to be made in the experimental trial basin
at the Washington navy yard. 1t is prob
The models used will be those Of the
Plunger, built for the government by MIR
Holland and his associates upon plans
partly his own and partly those of the
Navy Department; the Holland, built en-
tirely upon Mr. Hollands plans, and the
model of a new boat which is to have very
material improvements over the latter.
The Holland was visited Saturday and
inspected by Judge Advocate General Lem
The test of this boast over the measured
mile course near Fort Washington will be
made as soon as the condition of the river
permits. Capt. Gable, the commander of
the Holland, told reporter of The Star
today that the ice in the river was breaking
up, but the channel was full of it. A strong
northwest wind ard a continuance of mod
crate weather for tilree or four days would
clear the stream sufficiently for the trials
There is no abatement, but, on the other
hand, a very steady increase, in the in
terest exhibited in the submarine wonder,
not only by naval officers and congress-
men, but by the general public as well,
and the officers of the company owning II
are overwhelmed by requests for the privi-
lege to visit and examine it. Except in
very few instances where officials ask for
such a courtesy, all applications are denied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
GrOup of statues Blessed.

Six new statues, recently given to St.
Dominic's Church, were yesterday blessed
at a service in which Mgr MartineIli Off
ciated, assisted by Rev Father Moran and
Rev. Father Vallily. Father Singer, Father
Spencer, Father Bloomer and Father
O'Rourke knelt in the sanctuary. Father
Vallily delivered the sermon.
Two of the statues are of wood, one repre-.
senting ST. Thomas Aquinas and the other
St. Catharine of Vienna. The other four
statues are of marble. One represents
Mary, the mother of Jesus, holding in her
arms the infant Jesus, and bestowing the
rosary upon ST. Dominic, and donated by
Mr. Robert O'Neil as a memorial to his
daughter On the high altar is placed d
life-size representation Of st. Dominic, the
patron saint of the church and founder Of
the Order of the Fr1ar Preachers. On the
opposite side is statue of ST. Rose of
Lima. These two statues We're donated by
the Fathers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

Equity Court No. 1-Justice Hagner.
Stevenson agt. Stevenson: decree dismiss
ing bill. Bond agt. United Sec. and ms.
and T. Co.. deed Cancelled and injunction
awarded.
Bankruptcy Court-Justice Hagner
In re Theo. j. Stello: hearing on discharge
set for January %. In re Christopher
Rammling: discharge of bankrupt ordered.
In re ]. C. Ellis; return of IS deposit by
bankrupt ordered.
District Court-Justice Hagner
Gibbons agt. schooner u. w. Marsh"
reference to auditor ordered.
Equity Court No. 2-Justice Barnard
Hardman agt Newman; sale ratified and
cause referred to auditor. Jones agt Jones;
order ratifying sale nisi. Rupert agt.
NeH; do Price agt. Price; order of refer
ence to Jno. f. Laskey, examiner. WeIch
agt. d. G; decree canceling taxes. Lot
ton agt. Lotion; divorce a vim. mat grant
ed. Grayson agt Wood; pro confesso
against Jas. H. Meriwether granted John
son agt. Smith; decree amending decree of
October -.
Criminal Court No. 1-Jrstice Clabaugh.
United States agt. Peter Lee. carnal
knowledge; sentence, West Virginia peni-
tertiary for eight years. United States agt
George Ashton, murder; defendant ar
raisned. plea not guilty. United States agt.
Arthur Landon; do. do. United States agt
Susie Green, housebreakins; defendant ar
raisned: plea, guilty; sentence. West
Virginia penitentiary for five years. after
expiration of Jail sentence. United States
agt. Benjamin Wayne, larceny; on trial
Criminal Court No. 2-Justice Cole
Lefevere agt. Boyer ct al; motion for
new trial oVerruled. United States, use of
Washington Loan and Trust Company,
agt. Bowen; on trial.
Probate Court-Justice Cole
Estate of Sarah Woodbridge; proof of
publication. Estate of Mary w. y. La Rue;
inventory filed. In re Arthur Copeland,
guardian; account filed. Estate of Amelia
Sherman; answer filed. Estate of Hanora
O'Conno,; will admitted to probate and let
ters of administration c. t. a. granted to
Mary O'Connor; bond, $500. Estate of Ezra
w. Leach, motion for appointment of COL
lector in place of A. NJ. Green, deceased
Estate Of Marceiina Jarboe; motion to
limit time III which collector is to qualify
Estate of Maria H. Steuart; will admitted
to probate and letters of administration c.
t. a. granted to VIM T. Harris; bond
$4,000. Estate of Henry kellum; cause re-
ferred to auditor. Estate of Rachel C. Tenn
pie; proof of publication. Estate of Ellen
H. Latham; oath of sureties. Estate of Jno.
A. Merriman; do. Estate of Israel W. Sib-
ley; order for sale of real estate notes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
THE CASE OF THE PEOPLE
Decision in the Wilkins-Butler Application
Eagerly Awaited.
Final Action Soon Expected-The At
tOrney General Gives 1t Care
full Consideration.

The case of the people against oieomarSa-
rine frauds has beer completed and is now
awaiting decision by President Mckinley
and Attorney General Griggs. The latter
being the chief advisory law officer of the
ADMINISTRATOR, has been engaged in its
consideration, and whatever his recommen-
dation may be no doubt is felt that it will
meet executive approval. The issue, as
well known, was raised by the application
of Joseph Wilkins and Howard Butler, a
member and an employe, respectively. Of
the firm Of Wilkins & Co. of this city, for
pardon, which would release them from
serving out in Moyamensing prison, Phila-
delphia, the sentences imposed upon them
for f1agrantly violating the oleomargarine
laws in the latter city. The readers of The
Evening Star are familiar with all the cir
cumstances in this connection, and know
that the men were only compelled to SUBJ
init to the mandates of justice after every
legal resort, including the United States
Supreme Court, had been appealed to in
vain
No Dissenting Voice.
From the original trial Judge to the high
est tribunal in the land no dissenting voice
uttered word in support of the pleas adj
vanced in behalf of the offenders. INQUIRY
by The Evening Star at Philadelphia has
developed that neither the trial Judge nor
the United States district attorney at Phil
adelphia, Mr.. James NJ. Beck. whose ex-
cellent conduct of the case aided so mate
rally in victory for the government, nor
either of the three justices Of the court of
Appeals for the eastern circuit of Pennsyl-
vanfa, who denied the writ of error sued out
by the convicted mems attorneys, have
joined In the recommendation for favorable
consideration Of their request for pardon.
Influences That Are Opposed.
The only influences that have been
brought to bear in favor of the pardon be-
ing granted have been those exerted by
the powerful combination that is engaged
In the production and sale of oleomargar-
inc and find their profits greatly increased
by securing its sale to the public as genu-
Inc butter at prices commanded by the
latter.
On the other hand, all the agricultural
and dairy interests in the country, through
their seVera, representative bodies and their
administration representative and loyal
champion, the Secretary of Agriculture,
nave openly and emphatically voiced their
protests against the extension of executive
clemency to Wilkins and Butler
There can be little doubt when all the
facts are taken into consideration, that
the Attorney General will decide this i'm
portant case in favor of the people. Such a
determination would be in consonance with
the wisdom and broad vision which have
characterized him ever since he assumed
his important office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
Runaway Boys Sent Home.

Alonzo Hughes and Philip Morris, each
about seventeen years old, were arrested at
the Baltimore and Potomac depot Satur-
day night by Detective Tyser on suspicion.
ton Maj Sylvester notified the boys pa
rents of their arrest, and the latter sent
them tickets tc return home.
the Capitol they had little money. This
they spent, and when arrested they were
without means They expressed them
selves as glad of an opportunity to return
to Boston without having to beat the
freights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
I he Best
Inn Bedding.

Ii the subject is bedding-and it
is timely consideration just now
we feel that we are best prepared to
show YOU the quality productions.
In the bed belongings there is all
that you'd expect in the display here
from the small priced to the very
costly
Blankets. in white. gray and scar
let wool. in every grade and in all
sizes, priced from SI.25 to $500 per
pair.
Novelty Blankets, suitable for
wrappers, bath and slumber robes,
in many colorings and sizes, priced
from $500 to sos each.
Silk Italian Blankets priced from
$275 to $500 each.
A number of Roman Blankets,
slightly soiled, reduced to soc each.
Cotton Comforts, covered in silko-
line and satteen, in full bed sizes, and
in many grades, priced from 9oc. to
$500 each.
The celebrated Merritt Health
Comforts. made OF the purest white
down and the very best comfort val
ues, priced from S2.75 to S3.75 each.
Down Comforts in French satteen
and silk, in many sizes and a number
of grades. priced from $500 to S25.
White Crochet and Marseilles Bed
Spreads, in all sizes and grades.
priced from 75c. to 5000.
One genuine Eiderdown Quilt,
made from the ducks skins. tanned,
and lined with silk. which has here
tofore been priced at $4,000, now
$1,000.
W. b. MOSES & SONS, ST COR 11TH 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
ICE CREAM MAN A MONARCH.
C, ID. Pringle Seizes COcoanut Island
and FOrtiAes 1t,

News has been received at Tacoma,
Wash. from Honolulu, that Cocoanut
Island, the most famous and picturesque
bit of sea beach and palm grove in all Ha-
wall, has been seized by C. D. Pringie, an
ice cream merchant of Hilo, and claimed
by him upon squatters' rights. The Ha-
Waiian government lays claim to the island
as having been set aside by the old mon
archy as the site for a quarantine station
for Hilo harbOr.
Minister of the Interior Young has noti-
fled Pringle to depart, but instead of doing
SO the ice cream man has thrown up forti-
fications within the cocoanut grove and is
prepared To Ie-apl his cain IL force cf
arms.
Pringle will appeal his case to Washing
ton and attempt there to find come law that
will sustain him as q squatter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
Public Installation.

U. s. Grant Circle, No !, Ladies of the
Grand Army of the Republic, has arranged
for a public installation of its officers to-
morrow evening at o'clock in its hall,
Typographical Temple. 423 and 425 G street
northwest. In addition to the services of
installation an attractive program has been
arranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08

The third lecture of the Y. NJ. c. A.
course at the First Congregational Church
this evening will be delivered by Mr.. George
r Vending, and his subject is saul Of
Tarsus." The lecture which Mr.. Vending
is to give tonight is regarded as his best
work The Y. NJ. c. A. Mandolin Club will
give a half hour of music, beginning at 7:45
o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
Officers for Ensuing Year.

The Ladies' Benevolent Society Of St.
Teresa Church, Anacostia, has chosen the
following officers to serve during the en-
suing year: President, Mrs. B. Downey
(re-elected); vice president, Miss Adelaide
Davis; secretary, Miss Cecilia Coughlin;
treasurer, Rev. NJ. p. Sullivan. The fol-
lowing were elected as committee on the
sick: Mrs. Louise Fox, Mrs. Benjamin os-
borne and Mrs. Taylor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
Stop that Head Cold in ten minutes

Or it Will Develop into Chronic cstarrh. Or.
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder stols cold IN the head
In 10 inmates. and relieves most acute add deep
seated C.ltarrh after application. Cures
news Catarrhal Powder with best results. II d
a great rrmedy; and ! never cease Recommending
WILLIAMS 3th a..d L sts.; EDGCSDs q WILL
IAMS. I'd sad Pa. ave. o.
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Moxemcnt for Representatiou.

The Lincoln Emancipation League will
hold conference at Zion Baptist Church,
street southeast. January so, to inaugu-
rate movement in favor Of securing fair
representation in the republican national
convention, to lie held in June at Philadel-
phta. Delegates will be in attendance from
Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina, as
we'll as from the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-08
THE COURTS.

Equity Court No. 1-Justice Hagner.
Stevenson agt. Stevenson: decree dismiss
ing bill. Bond agt. United Sec. and ms.
and 7. Co; deed Cancelled and injunction
awarded.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-08-24
Pigeon Breeders Mistakes,

Some breeders of pigeons are in
desperate hurry and commence putting
their birds together earlier than is de
sirable, with the result that the birds
are not forward enough. They will
mate, of course, but if not ripe the re-
suit will be in majority of instances
full crop of infertile eggs and conse-
Quently considerable disappointment.
But the evil does not end there. The
hen lays her second round of eggs and
in ever so many instances. especially if
the weather has been severe, results
similar to the first.
This. as a matter of course, has a
tendency to weaken the constitution of
the females. Early mating of high
class stock in this country is a decided
mistake. The changeable weather we
experience in spring. unless where lofts
are heated artifcially and the pigeon
keeper is in a position to regulate the
temperature, is in nearly every in,
stance the cause of much disappont
ment and oftentmes serious loss.
Another fertile cause of failure in
many lofts is overcrowdiug, and the
majority of fanciers start the season
with far too many birds for their ac-
commodation, and when July and Au-
gust arrive and the young they have
succeeded in raising are added to the
stock of breeders any one can easily
Imagine the cOngested state of things
and the difficulty of keeping the flock
strong and healthy Feather.