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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

Milwaukee, Feb. 26.-Labor agents
here say there is a scarcity of labor
such as has not been known for years.
1t is almost impossible to get men for
work in the northern woods, where
the wages are $50 a month. At Fort
Benton Mont, the Great Northern
railroad is building cutoff and it
has been found impossible to supply
all the men wanted on the work.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

For the Week Ending Feb. %.
Milton Rathburn tasted for 35 days in
New York
Bimetalists will hold a national
convention in Kansas City, Mo-, July 4.
Thirty-one girls lost their lives in q
fire in factory at Komejimura, Ja-
pan.
Thomas IT, Woods, chief justice of
the Mississippi supreme court, has re-
signed
The substitution of native for Amer
lean troops in Cuba will begin on
April IL.
II. NJ. Conner, president of the Cen
trail railroad of Georgia, died at Sa-
vannah, Ga.
Wilson Wakelin, a prominent farm
er near Brock, Neb., killed his wife
and himself.
The Roci: Island railroad will have
cars fitted out for travelling schools
for its employees.
Susan b. Anthony wants fund OF
100000 raised to spend in the wom-
ans suffrage fight.
Five Aberdeen (Scotland) fishing
boats were lost in gales and 70 per-
sons were drowned.
Four men were killed in the Mount
Pleasant mine near Scranton, Pa, by
the breaking of a mine carriage.
Fire destroyed the business section
of Clarion, Pa, and ex-Judge W. w.
Barr dropped dead from excitement.
The prohibitionists of the Sixth dis
trict of Wisconsin have nominated
Wesley Mott, of Neenah, for congress.
The business portion of Glen Hazel,
Pa, was for the second time in recent
years almost totally destroyed by fire.
Twenty business firms were burned
out by fire in Philadelphia, the loss
being 100000, and one woman lost
her life.
Mexican troops and Yaqui Indians
fought near Potam and the loss on
the Mexican side was 300 killed and
wounded.
Indiana prohibitionists have changed
the date of their state convention to
be held in indianapolis from April %
to May /.
The transport Sedgwick arrived at
New York from Cuba with as dis
charged soldiers and the bodies Of 81
dead soldiers.
Rev. Father Didacus Rottlander
dropped dead in Pittsburgh, Pa,
while administering spiritual advice
to sick man.
DR. A. r. Wright, of Buffalo. n. y,
aged IS, one of the foremost homeo-
pathic physicians of America, died in
Chicago hospital.
In a collision on the Pennsylvania
road near Nescopeck, Pa, Engineer
Joseph Keefer and Fireman Charles
Seeley were killed.
Death at the end of a rope behind
pair of horses driven by three men was
the fate of John Thomas, an aged ne
gro, near Benton, Ky.
Judge Henry L. Howe died at To-
ronto, o., aged 60 years. He cooperated
in the organization of the Grand
Army of the Republic.
George Wooley Allen, for more than
30 years one of the editors of the
Evening Telegraph of Philadelphia,
died in that city, aged 62 years.
While the marriage ceremony of
John S. Blair and Miss Mamie Som
merset was being performed near
Perry, Okla, the bride fell dead.
College presidents and professors
met in Chicago to form an organiza-
ton to make uniform higher de-
grees and shut out cheap diplomas.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
GEN. CRONJE SURREND[RS |
Lord Roberts Informs the War Of
flee That the Beer Commander
Has Laid Down Arms.
THREE THOUSAND MEN ARE PRISONERS.
IDsiRnificance of the Boer Defense Is
SurprIsc-Transya Are Ger
tain to Continue the Fight-Prc-
diction That the War VIII he of
Long Duration.

London, Feb 27.-The war Office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts,:
"Paardeberg, Feb. q, 7:45 a. m.-Gen.
Cronie and all of his force capitulated un-
condiuonally at daylight and is now a pris-
oner in my camp. The strength of his force
will be communicated later. l hope that
her majestys government will consider this
event satisfactory. occurring as it does on
the anniversary of Majuba."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
Sent to Prison.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb 27.-Albert
Hoskins, in the criminal court Monday,
pleaded guilty to holding up" street
car conductor one night last Septem-
Der, and was sentenced to 90 years
in the penitentiary. He is a widower
and has two children. Two weeks ago
a jury in the same court assessed n
4O-year sentence against negro high
Wayman.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

Toledo. O., Feb. 2S.-The first con
gressional convention held in Ohio this
wear met at Defiance Tuesday after
noon. The republicans of the Fifth
district nominated Judge +. l., Hay, of
Defiance, by reclamation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

New York, Feb. 27.-Rev. Charles II.
Parkhurst is to withdraw from public
reform measures. He has announced
his intention to devote his energies
hereafter almost exclusively to the
growing demands made upon his time
as the pastor of the Madison Square
Presbyterian church.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

Forest City, Ark, Fec. 26,-Frank
Hogan and Charles Norris, prisoners
at the station house here, were burned
to death at four o'clock Sunday morn
ing. The fire is supposed to have been
started by the men in an attempt to
laan warm
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
Friction Causes n Fire.

Oswego, y. y, Feb. 27.-A portion of
the Minetto Shade Cloth company's
plant at Minetto suburb of this city,
was destroyed by fire Monday. Loss.
100000 The fire was caused by fric-
ton in the paint mill.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
Surprising Features.

London, Feb. 2S.-Although the
capitulation of the famous Boer com
mander was hailed as a great victory,
it has developed some peculiar and
surprising features. Lord Roberts re-
ports state that the force capitulated
consisted of 5000 men, and his de
tailed figures show the number of
officers surrendered AZ and the pieces
of artillery 13.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb, 27.-A new
date for the prohibition state convcu-
t,on was selected Monday The con.
Nrntinu will bc held May / and ., one
week after thc republican state con.
yrmJon, The time originally chosen,
April 20 and ~, was changed because it
con0lctcd with the republican conycn-
tlOu dates
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
Causes Wonder.

How an army Of this size could hold
out so long despite all efforts of the
attacking forces is causing wonder.
1t had been supposed that there were
no fewer than 5000 burghers in the
death trap" and that they were pro
vided with many and formidable guns.
The insignifcance of the Boer
strength is surprise to all who had
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

j Tcrrc lInutc, Ind. Feb. 2l.- thirty
eight cars of freight train on the
Big Four road went through bridge
IN the city limits. causing loss Of
100000 Fireman lIuddla and Brake
man Whi,cmau were fatally injured
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

New York Feb. ~. The republican
state committee ha, selected New York
city April t., for holding the state con
,eutiun 10 elect delegates at large to
the republican national convention at
philndnInhia.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

Newark, y. j.. Feb. 2s.-The great
est fire Newark has ever experienced
swept through the retail dry goods
district, destroying a score or more
Of buildings The loss is estimated at
over Sl.OO0OO0. Several lives were
prObabIy lost
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

jacksonville, ILL.,. Feb. 26.-James
Murray. II yeas old, was killed here
Saturday. lie was employed in can
DIV store, and went into the cellar 10y
way of the elevator for box. The
elevator did not lock, and started up
when he stepped Off. He tried to stop
it. and in doing so was caught by the
neck, between the elevator and floor.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

Chicago. Feb IS Forty horses be
longing % Patrick Mulchnrc, acay
cngcr contractor. we're burned 10
death i'm stable In this city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

Boston Feb 90 Gales swept the
New England coast and shipping has
been damaged 10 the extent Of several
hundred thousand dollars and several
liNr. hnkc brrn In.t
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
For n Statue to McCIclInn

Washington, Feb. 24.-The house
committee on library made favor
able report on Representative Rays
bill for a statue in Washington to
Mai. Gen. George Il. Mcclellan.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
Meath of nm Editor

Dayton O.. Feb. 20 Rev. Edward
Lorenz editor Of the German perodi-
Gals of the United Brethren church
and for 40 years prominent minister,
died in this city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

New York Feb. -. Antonio Fer
rnro was elcctrocuted at the Sing Sing
prison for the murder of Luciano Mu-
chic, in Brooklyn, on April I, 1898.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

Canandaigua, \. y, Feb. 26-The
wife and four children of Peter d.
smith were killed at railway cross
ing near here. Mr., Smith was badly
injured.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
Miners Killed.

DanyilIc, m, Feb 2s. Two miners.
Oscar Anderson and William Tucker,
were killed ~ falling slate in the West
willie mine Tuesday
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
pcrished by Eire.

Fife Lake. Mich, Eeb 2s.-The post
office at Ivan, nine miles east of here.
burned Tuesday, and Herbert Bates,
the postmaster's son, persisted in che
flames
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
Long WAR Predicted.

Buffalo. y s., Feb. 3, Montagu
White. OF Pretoria, former consul gen
cral Of the South African Republic
nj London. who arrived here, in reply
to a query said;
.Tbe surrender OF Cen. Cronje mark the
close OF the Beers offensive opcral ons q
the war The enormous, overwhelming
british force has compelled the abandon
ment or offensive tactics and the beginning
OF defense The remainder OF the war
between England and the South African
republic viii be less dramatic and VIII be
OF long duration"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

Frocport. H., Feb, 2s,-Thc Wood
mansee & Hewitt windmill factory was
destroyed by fire. Loss, $4,000; insur-
auce, $4,000.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

Detroit. Mich. Feb. 26.-Fire dam
aged the steel and spring works here
to the extent OF 100000 and Timothy
heohane, fireman, was killed,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
SCENE OF GEN. ROBERTS OPERATIONS.

tons with view to this future demand.
and some of the banks have made pur-
chascs for the purpose.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

platteyilc. wis. Feb 20 The pow.
der mills here were wrecked by an
explosion and three men were killed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
VIII Continue the Fight.

Friday will begin the fourth month
Of the siege of the ladySmth garri-
son. which is seemingly in a position
where it is unable to do anything to
help Gen. Butler The best opinion
here is that the Transya9lers are Ger
tain to continue the fight with undi
minishcd yalor. but it IS not SO Ger
tain about the Free Skaters.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
Fighting Desperately.

London, Feb. Is. Sir iedyers Butler
is having a hard time in Natal. If is
evident now, after a fortnight's fight
ing. that he was misled when he
wired that there was only Il weak
rear guard between him and Lady
smith, Apparently some of the hard
est fighting of the war took place at
the end of last week. as an armisticc
was agreed to allow attendance upon
the wounded and burial of the dead.
Both sides must have lost heavily
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
HAY MAKES FLAT DENIAL.
Secretary of State Knows of No De-
lay or Opening of Ex-Consul
Macrum's Mail.
THE ALLIANCE STORY is ALSO DENIED.
Declares That the United states Has
No secret Agreement with treat
HrItnin or Any other Country
statement Is Made In Response to
n House Resolution.

Washington, Feb. 22.-The answer
OF the state department TO the house
resolution calling for information re
garding certain charges made by Late
Consul Macrum was transmitted TO the
house Wednesday by the president.
il is signed by Secretary Hay, and after
rccting the resolution says:
Answering the first part Of the resolu~
ton. The department Of state has been IN
regular communication by mail ana ie'e-
graph with Charles +, Macrum, late consul
OF the United States a Pretoria, South Al
rican republic since his entrance upon
the duties Of the office. munlCallohS
made to him have been answered ana ihe
execution OF instructions gent has peth re-
ported by him. His DISPATCHES 70 the de-
parimeLt. forwarded through the cohauIa''
a. Lorenzo Marques, have during ma
time been regularly received. the oh'y ~
stance OF complaint In respect 70 'he
transit Of the mails FOR Lorenzo Marques
and Pretoria was in November last, when
q temporary sioppagC Of the mails oCcuff'd
at Cape Town. against which MT Mdcruh
and the consul at Lorenzo Marques pro
tested. Arrangements were maze lot 'ht
prompt delivery Of the consular mdls 10
the United States consul general at cape
Town. by whom the mali for Mr. HONS ana
Mr. Macrum was forwarded to Lorenzo
Marques
Delay only Temporary.
.,r,. 49,. ,..,..1 ,,,, , fou dsvs and
~, r,r,!rr,d 90 faras tho denarfmont
1,,t,.a tf,lr ,bot dino me depart-
- -" ,,au t1r orcr1o uaroucs and pre-
toria was sent by a neutral route, which, II
appears. was known ana open . 10 nl
MI "v 10 "i i "'o ~ ohs,,co thrrrfore is here
known TO have existed since then to Mr.
Macrum's uuhampercd Correspondents
WIN me G'paftln ,i, ., vo,,,, T.norr
H. lhn departmcnt any Instance Of violation
by opening or otherwise Of his official maH
by the bfIiiHh censor az n ,,I,,,. ~ %o
o. ,,s1urnro Nrifhrr has ne So reported
since be left Pretoria, although having the
amp.cst opportunity to do 40 by man VIM
on ~, "as .o'", @'r -, y, mon his rr.
tvrn
No secret Alliance.
"Answcrlug the second part Of the aforc-
sad resolution NE Nld, isiBn,4' var
y, I'M ,,.,.t ~, i,l rhnrgs nat a secret ami
ance exists between The republic Of the
United states ana he empire or 'i'a'
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
THE PHILIPPINE QUESTION.
That and a Form of Government for
Hawaii Occupy the Time
of the Senate.
THE FINANCIAL BILL CONFEREES AGREE.
The House Discusses the Porto Rican
Tariff Bill and Agrees to Take n
Vote on Tuesdny-Charges of Ex-
Consul Macrum to Undergo an In
vestigation.

Washington, Feb. 23.-In the observ-
ance of custom originated several
years ago the senate yesterday listened
to the reading of Washington's fare
well address by Senator Foraker, of
Ohio.
Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Aid
rich presented the conference report
on the financial bill to the senate
yesterday. Senator Daniel (dem.. Na)
spoke in favor of seating Senator
Quay Pa.). The Hawaiian govern
ment bill was further discussed.
Washington, Feb. 26.-In the senate
on Saturday the diplomatic and con-
sular appropriation bill was reported
and the Hawaiian government bill
was further discussed.
Washington, Feb. 27.-Formal dis
cussion of the right of Senator Quay to
a seat was begun in the senate yeSter-
day and consideration of the Hawaiian
government was resumed. An amend
ment was made striking out the prop
erty qualification of voters for mem
bers of the legislature. Senator Clark
(Wyo.) introduced a bill for the admis
sion of Arizona as a state.
Washington, Feb. 2S.-The feature
of the session of the senate yesterday
was the speech by Senator Depew in
favor of holding the Philippine is
lands. The Hawaiian government bill
was further discussed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
Officers Captured.

followed the combat since Cronje's
hurried fight from Magersfontein.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
House.

Washington, Feb. 22.-The Porto
Rico tariff bill was further discussed
in the house yesterday, bill was in
troduced to regulate sleeping car rates
and a resolution was introduced for an
investigation of Macrum's charges.
Washington, Feb. 24.-In the house
yesterday an agreement was reached
that the vote on the Porto Rican tariff
bill be taken up at three p. IN. next
Tuesday.
Washington, Feb 26.--The Porto
Rican tariff bill was considered in the
house on Saturday and a bill was in
troduced to provide a government for
Porto Rico, the capital to be at San
Juan with a governor, judicial sys-
tenn and a legislature.
Washington, Feb. Elm the house
yesterday debate on the Porto Rcan
tariff bill was continued. The repub-
lican conference agreed to reduce the
tariff to Is per cent, and to limit oper-
alton to two years.
Washington, Feb. 2S.-In the house
yesterday bill was introduced to
provide for one-cent postage on let
tiers. The general debate on the Porto
Rico tariff bill closed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01

Lord Roberts, it is claimed has done
more than to capture 1000 Beers and
a few guns. He is within striking
distance Of one of the Boer capitals
and Is master of a large district Of
the Free State. lie has given shock
to Bocr confidence and UNNECESSARILY
restored the spirit of his own troops.
In capturing Cronje he has taken a
leader whose presence alone was
worth thousands to the Bocr cause.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-03-01
Press Praises Cronje.

The morning papers, without cNcep-
ton. comment on the achievement Of
the Boer leader and men in holding
of for ten days a force from six to
eight times as large as their own,
british opinion is far more generous
in victory than in defeat There is
no disposition to ovcrcstimatc the sue
cess. The governments entertaus no
illusion, As announced in the house
of commons, 10000 additional troops
will Immediately go out and the cf-
fcctiyc will be kept near 700.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-30
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Bible Society Meeting.

The board of managers of the Washing
ton Bible Society held its regular monthly
meeting last night In the building of the
Y. NJ. c. A, No. 1872 street northwest
Rev. DR.. Pitzer, president, in the chair
After the usual devotional exercises and
approval of the recorded minutes, the fol-
lowing grants were made: To the Peoples
Mission, $40 Pennsylvania avenue %
Bibles, 30 testaments; 10 the Chevy Chase
Mission. % large, % small Bibles; to the
Rev. W. ]. Wright, 600 C street, for dis
tributton, . Bibles Northeast Washington;
TO Mrs. Johnson's Bible class, Southwest
Washington. 10 Bibles.
The application Of Mr. W. H. Collins was
referred to Mr.. Chapman for investigation
and action; Northeast Mission, 18th and G
streets northeast, application for Loudon-
vile, referred to parent society. The
president read notification from Ameri-
can Bible Society that Messrs. Thos. Ly
man, \. ). CaywOOd and A s Taylor had
been made life directors of that society
Inc treaSurers report was read. of which
the following Is summary: Received from
X ). Jordan and A S. Pratt, each, 81 dues i;
from w. H Chapman, agent, $12a: RENTED
TO American Bible Society, $500: cost of
grants, sos; remaining ON hand, s156.si.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-30
RAILROADS.

WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND Mt. VERNON
RAILWAY COMPANY.
From Station 1914 st. and Penpsyvania ave.
In fleet November 1, 1899.
For Alexandra week days $3.50. I:o4. 1880, 500,
S:36 1853 9:25. 10:00 1i:00, Has an, x12:05.
1920. .2:45. 11:20 l:45. $500. 2:4o. s:25. $3.50.
54;I5, 80 Sos 1890, $40, 500. $50, 5:o6
7;45: $500. 9:45. 1880. HIS am. l2:oo noon.
l2:45. l3o. 2:l5 $500. 3:45 4:3o 5:l6. $50. SAD.
1880. S:l5. 800, 1000. IL: 30, $50 pm.
For Mt. Vernon. week days. $50. 500 1000
HOO am, xl2:o5, x1:20. 200, 2:40, $780, TOO,
6:45 300 pm.
For Arlington and Aqueduct Bridge, week days.
500 s:59 1925 1000. IL 100 an. s1205, s12:20
1915 sI:45. 300 s2:40. 1925. 4:15. sos 6:o4.
6:sO. 1.06. 500 pm. Sundays. I:45. $500. 9:45,
500 3:45 4:30. Sis, 800. 6:45. 1880, Sis pm.
Parcels carried on all trains. Baggage checked.
Express To Arlington only.
O. E. ABBOT. j. COLvfN,
President Superintendent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-30

The class of instruction for nurses at ST.
Elizabeths Asylum was formally started
yesterday evening in the chapel hall, when
a lecture was delivered to the members of
the school by the superintendent of the
asylum, DR.. Richardson. a large number
of the attendants compose the school. The
school was organized at the asylum In 1894
but its advantages, it Is said, were not gen.
orally enjoyed by the attendants, and the
reorganization now going on IS such as to
practically make it a new one, which, il is
thought, Will supply one of the great needs
at the hospital. The course will be of two
years.
In addition to various lectures by the
members of St. EliZabeths medical stair
the class Will be under the instruction of a
head nurse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-30

The first Of the free public lectures to be
given under the auspices of the Civic Cen
ter in cooperation with the District school
board is announced for this evening CTues-
day) at o'clock, at the Central High
School, corner It'll and streets north
west The lecturer this evening will be
Prof. E Dana Durand of Stanford Cniver-
sfty' and his subject will be THE Growth
OF Cities and Their General Functions"
1t will be one OF five lectures on the gen.
eral subject, Problems of Municipal Gov
eminent"
Justice Job Barnard chairman of the
committee on public lectures of the school
board will be present and make a short
address on the relation of the public schools
70 popular adult education. The speakers
Will be introduced by Mr. W. b. Powell.
superintendent Of schools
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-30
ETERNAL SUMMERS BLOOM.
The Tropical Glories of the Wind
ward Islands.

The Tropical Glories of the Wind
ward Islands.
It is a cheering thought that one can have
two summers in year. Twenty-four hours
after leaving New York in one of the Que
bee Steamship Company's vessels the tour
list is enjoying the balmy zephyrs Of the
gulf stream in an ideal ocean cruise to the
West Indies. Five days later he has been
translated from the zone of ice to the zone
Of sunshine. Each Of the islands has hotels
rivaling some Of the best hostelries Of our
own seacoast: the roads are as perfect as
any in the world, the boating is delightful,
and enormous flocks Of sea birds. and the
great stretches of landlocked waters
stocked with delicate game fish, make these
islands sportsman's paradise.
The fleet Of Inc Quebec Steamship Com
pany is made up Of large modern steamers,
having all the luxury of the great Atlantic
liners. The cuisine is excellent, and varied
by the products of each island touched
Messrs. A. E. Outerbridge & Co., 50 Broad
way, New York, the booking agents, will be
glad to furnish all information.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-01-30
Memorial to Gen. Lawton.

Arrangements have been made to hold
memorial service to the late General Henry
w LawtOn at the Church of Our Father,
18th and l. streets. Sunday evening, Feb
ruary 4. at 80 o'clock. The pastor of the
church, Rev. John Van Schaick, jr, has
invited the patriotic societies of The city to
attend and many have accepted. Addresses
viii be made by General Nelson A. Miles,
Senator John W. Daniel and Corporal jas.
Tanner. The service will be open TO the
public In announcing this service the pas
tor said he did not think d Christian church
could better promote the cause of true re-
hg.on than by honoring heroes who die for
their country.