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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-09
CURRENT COMMENT.

The Springfield (Mass) Republican Qnd)
| says: Whatever may be said of The adj
| ministration of Gen. Otis, he will go down
20 history as hard worker. He kept tip
| his reputation TO the last. staying till the
| very moment of leaving at the desk where
he has rolled from early morning till mid
night ever since the instruction broke
| out. 1t Is easy to ridicule and disrarage
red tape and desk workers, but men of tia.
| type are invaluable. and their work is in
! creasingly indispensable to the complicat-
| ed machinery of modern warfare. But as
rule they make better leutenants than
| chiefs"
The Columbia Is. C) State Dem) says:
Democrats and independent Republicans
have united on a strong Congress candi-
date 10 oppose Sibley of Pennsylva-
| MIA, the renegade who after getting elected
| as a Democrat went over to Quay and vot-
| ed with the Republicans on every import
ant issue, and then secured the Republic
| can nomination for the next Congress. 1t
will be great fight. despite Sibley's bar
| rel
| The Hartford Comm Times DENY says:
1.-THE sum total of Fillplnos. killed, wound
ed and missing, as a result OF benevolent
assimilation during the month of April
was 1,72l. Using Thomas p. Reeds meth
| cd of computation, we find that this repre-
| sents a loss In the United States OF $3,4i2
| these people having cost 81 head under
abe Spanish treaty."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
Ohio Republicans Meet.

A meeting Of the Ohio Republican Assoc
ciation was held last night at Loyal Legion
Hall. On account of the approach of the
presidential election, the interest Of the
members Of the association in their organi-
cation is at its height. Col ]. H Brigham
presided, with T. NJ. Sullivan serving as
secretary. Resolutions Of regret were
passed on the deaths of DR.. Thomas B.
Hood, Albert F. Childs, John L. Booth and
Rev. William Waring. Capt. c. w. Parker
was chosen chairman of the executive COM
mittee, and P. NJ. Ashford secretary
Messrs. NJ x. Huntsberry. F. E. Hutchins
and Guy Shoemaker were elected members
of the association. The platform adopted
by the Ohio republicans at their state con-
vention last month was heartily Endorsed.
and the support Of the association pledged
to the candidates nominated at that time.
A committee consisting Of ]. E. Jones,
j. H Brigham and William Irwin. was ap-
pointed to draft suitable resolutions in re-
spect to the memory of Jacob Cook of the
Agricultural Department. formerly mem
Der of the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
COAL FOR THE DEPARTMENTS.
Bids Opened for Supplying the
BuildinYs.

]. Maury Dove was the successful bidder
for 5000 tons of hard white ash anthracite
coal for the State. War and Navy Depart
ment building at 81. SO a ton. The other bids
ran as high as S4.93 per ton. The lowest
bid Is 80 cents more than the contract
price for coal for that building last year.
and % cents more than it was two years
ago. The total cost of the coal for the
present year will be about 81, $50 more than
the same quantity cost last year. and "a. 100
more than it was two years ago. This in
crease in price of coal is due to heavy ship
ments of coal to Europe. Not only has the
price of the commodity increased, but the
demurrage paid to ships has also increased,
in some cases amounting to as much as
$1,000 on a single shipment.
The lowest bidders for supplying coal.
wood and ice to the Interior Department
were: For coal, ]. Maury Dove, who bid
800 for furnace, s4s5 for egg, $500 for
chestnut and 500 for stove; for wood.
Chas. Werner, hickory and oak; John B.
Daish, pine and Stephenson Bros. stick
pine: for ice. American Ice Company. IL
cents per 100 pounds for artificial Ice and
20 cents for natural
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
MICHIGAN is FOR MCKINLEY.
DeIegates-at-Large Instructed to Cast
Their Votes for Him.

The Michigan state convention, which met
al Detroit yesterday to elect delegates-at-
large 10 the republican national convention.
selected the four delegates-at-large who
had been slated.
They are William Mcpherson. Col. ].
Frank Hecker of Detroit. Delos A. Blod-
gett of Grand Rapids, and Capt William
f. Parnau Of Calumet. The following
were una nimously elected alternates-at-
large: Albert S. Glasgow of Jackson
Herbert s. Sands of Pentwater. William
Barrie of Saginaw, and John Mccall of
Ithaca.
CERT J. Diekema OF Holland was chosen
chairman of the state central committee.
Major l.. G. Wilcox OF Bay City and Perry
Hannah OF Traverse City were elected pres
idential electors-at-large.
The roll of congressional districts was
called and the names Of presidential cleo
tors and members Of the state central
committee were announced and were later
ratified by the convention.
The following resolutions were adopted:
We. the republicans of the state Of
Michigan. In convention assembled. hereby
reaffirm and renew our allegiance to the
tme-honored principles Of the republican
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
Nominations for Congress.

The republicans of the ninth district of
Kentucky have nominated Samuel ]. Pugh
for Congress by reclamation
Representative Minor was renominated for
Congress by the eighth Wisconsin district
republican convention on the 196th ballot.
The republicans of the eighth district of
Missouri nominated James T. Moore of La
clede county for Congress. and elected del
egates to the national convention. The del
egates were not instructed.
George w. Click the fusionist candidate.
and the only democrat elected governor of
Kansas. was nominated for Congress by
the democrats of the first Kansas district.
w. c. Irwin has been nominated for Con-
gress by the republicans of the second Mis-
souri, district.
The eighth Illinois district republican con-
vention renominated Representative A. ].
Hopkins.
Thomas Hedge of Burlington was renomi-
mated for Congress by the republicans Of
the first Iowa district
The republican convention of the tenth
Illinois district renominated George w.
Prince of Galesburg for Congress.
The twentieth Illinois district democratic
convention renominated John r. Williams
for Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
RATIO OF 10 TO 1 LEFT OUT.
Iowa Democrats Indorse Bryan, but
Silent on Silver.


Iowa democrats in convention at Des
Moines yesterday nominated the following
delegates and alternates to the Kansas City
conventions: Kato Sells of Vinton, Charles
A. Walsh of Ottumwa, John s. Murphy of
Dubuque and George Baker of Davenport.
Alternates-Edward B. Evans of Des Moines,
AVIAN Wagenen Of Sioux City, L. T. Genung
of Mills county and Daniel P. Stubs of
Fairfield.
The proceedings. were characterized by
harmony throughout, and the convention
was the largest held by the democrats of
Iowa in recent years, nearly 1000 delegates
being present. The prevailing sentiment
was overwhelmingly for Bryan, and the
delegates were instructed to vote as unit
for him at Kansas City.
In the framing of the platform the more
conservative element prevailed. The Chi
cago platform was Endorsed and the gold
standard denounced. but the ratio of 10 to
l does not appear in the resolutions.
The selection of John s. Murphy, editor
of the Dubuque Telegraph. was concession
to the radical advocates Of free silver Mr.
Murphy was at first inclined to insist on
the inclusion of the Bryan ratio in the plat
form, but all differences were adjusted in
the committee on resolutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
LAUREL AND VICINITY.
Dramatic and Musical Entertainment
death of Mrs. Nichols.
'pecial Correspondence Of The Evening Star.

oPeNIai correspondence OF Inc Evening Star,
LAUREL. Md, May 4, 1900.
Inc dramatic and musical entertainment
given by the Ladies' Aid Society of St.
fhll1p's +. e. Church. at the Academy of
Music, last night was a most SUGGEST IL
aHalr in every way. the hall being crowded
with very large and select gathering An
orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Don-
aid Macleod, and consisting of Washing
ton talent. rendered many fine selections,
which were heartily applauded. Miss NJ
Walk Mrs. Flint and Messrs. Seibold and
McFall. vocalsts. all from washington.
also came in for a good share Of applause
Several fine tableaus We're well received A
cornet solo by MIR. Hopp and several selec-
tons on the trombone by Mr.. VIM Kaiser
were noticeable features of the entertain
ment.
Mrs. Mary ]. Nichols. wife Of ex-Justice
B. F. Nichols. died recently at her home
near Dayton, short distance from this
place, from injuries previously received in a
runaway accident. Mrs. Nichols was wide
ly known in this vicinity. She was a daush-
ter OF the late Artemus Hearn. a promi-
rent resident OF Howard county. Besides
her husband, she is survived by six chill
dren-Mrs. Estelle NARROW Mrs. Rose
Phelps, Mrs. w. T. Scrvener, Albert Mich
OILS. DR.. Samuel Nichols and Miss Susie
Mr.. Edmund Hill, prominent merchant
and highly esteemed citizen, is critically Ill
at his home near this town. Mr. HIS con-
dtion Wednesday night was such that he
was not expected to live throughout the
night. but it is thought his condition has
somewhat improved.
Mr.. George Baker, living near this place.
met with a serious accident while painting
the house of Mr.. ]. D. Cassard, near Muir
kirk, last evening. He was conveyed to
his home, where it was found he had sus-
tanned a severe fracture of the ankle bone.
Mr. Charles Burton, resident of Laurel
who is employed in the Washington navy
yard had very narrow escape from death
the other day while working about one of
the lathes. In some way his clothing caugat
in the machinery and in an instant he was
whirled about the shaft. 1t Is said the
shaft was making about 300 revolutions a
minute.
Mrs. Barnes Compton and daughter, Miss
Mary Compton. have returned from Ashe-
VILE, N c., where they spent the winter.
They will occupy their residence on Wash
ington avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Baldwin and son, Mr..
H. Pierce Baldwin, have returned to their
home here after spending the winter in
Washington. 3; II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04

The postmasters in charge of the seventy
four fourth-class post offices In Porto Rico
have been reappointed by the fourth as
sistant postmaster general, thus continuing
in Office under the new civil government Of
the island the incumbents who have been
serving under military authority. About
sixty-five of these postmasters are residents
of the islands. They will hold office on the
same terms as do fourth-class postmasters
in this country. Inspector Sinclair, with
two assistants, will go to the island to in
struct the postmasters as to postal rules
and regulations Of the United States. There
are four presidential offices to be filled in
Porto Rico. but 1t Is understood that no
selection will be made until the postal in
spectors have had an opportunity of going
over the ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04

party We unqualifiedly and unequivocally
indorse the administration of President Nc
kiniey' and congratulate the country on its
happy and prosperous condition, brough.
about as direct result of the application
OF republican principles and policies to the
affairs of government; and We congratulate
the party on the prompt and complete full
filiment OF its pledges; and be it
Resolved, further, That the delegates
chosen by this convention TO represent US
at the national convention at PHILADELPHIA
be. and hereby are, instructed to cast the
vote of Michigan for William Mckinley for
President of the United States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
FAIR DIRECTORS MEET.
HyattsviIIeIC Ward Meeting Selects
Candidate fDr COuncilmen.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
HYATTSVIILE, Md, May 4, 1890.
The directors of the Southern Agricul-
tural Fair Association met recently and
adopted a racing program. Mr. E. E. Per-
kins was appointed poultry clerk 1t was
ordered that entrance on poultry be made
three days before the fair. The sum of s25
was appropriated for the ladies to use in
decorating the exhibition hall. The follow
ing ladies wer6 appointed on the committee:
Mrs c. " A., Clagett. chairman; Mrs. A. T.
Brooke, Mrs. John I. Hall. Mrs. Thomas P.
Hughes, Mrs. G. w. Wilson, Mrs. w G..
Brooks. Miss Ellie D. Sasscer, Miss May
Hill, Miss Emily A. Murray. Mrs. F. w.
Hill. Mrs. Harry B. Bird. jr.. Miss Susie
Clagett. Mrs. Adrian Posey, Mrs Benz
Matringly. Mrs. r. Hall Brehme Mrs.
Chas. H. Welsh; secretaries, Misses Bessie
Wilson and Nellie Grant.
A meeting of the citizens Of the third
ward was held in Magruder Hall last even
ing for the purpose of nominating two coun-
cilmen from that ward. Jos R. Owens and
F. A Holden were selected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
Reassixnment Ordered.

MI George Truesdell, president of the
metropolitan and Anacostia railway COM
panies. has been notified by the District
Commissioners that they have decided to
reassign TO duty the street crossing police
man formerly stationed at the corner of
ana nth streets. the first named road
to bear n per cent Of the expense and the
other q per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04

Suit at law has been instituted by John
r. Shields, as administrator of the estate Of
Walter jackson, against the Capital Trac-
ton Company, TO recover damages in the
sum of $4,000 1t is alleged that the 9Th
OF May. 1899, while riding car of the
defendant. near the District line beyond
Chevy Chase. the car left the track and
collided with a pole, as a result of which
Jackson was hurled to the ground, sustain
ing injuries which resulted in death. The
attorney for the plaintiff is Mr. D. w.
Baker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
Providing for American visitor.

The secretary general of the Paris expo
sition has requested the District Commits
sioners TO furnish him with information
relative to any societies from the District
which may visit the exposition, In order
to provide for their proper reception. The
secretary general also invites the city.
through the Commissioners. to participate
in the congress of public aid and private
beneicence to be held there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04

Elmer Ward and James Washington were
this afternoon convicted by jury in the
Police Court before Judge Kimban of the
larceny of a lot of iron valued at 81 80 from
]. A Jacoby. Ward was sent to the reform
school and Washington was fined SO, with
the alternative of thirty days in jail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04

The last of the four quarterly receptions
given this year by the members Of ST.
Stephens P. E. Church to the rector, Rev
G. F. Dudley, and his wife, took place in
the parish hall last night. Despite the in
clement weather. many We're in attendance
The hall was prettily decorated
During the evening many pleasing vocal
selections were rendered. The rector Miss
Lewis. Claude Edmonds and Albert Nye
were among the singers. At the conclusion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
The Home for the Blind.

Miss Myra Churchill Holmes. the inim-
table little pilgrim artistic of Boston, will be
the guest of Mrs. Charles NJ. Pepper while
here to participate in the Saturday even
ing's program at the Lafayette Theater to
aid in paying the mortgage on the Home
for the Blind.
Miss Holmes is said to have no superior
Ia her field of work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
Regulating Insurance.

In report to the Senate District commit
tee upon House bill 92s3. to regulate in
surance here. the Commissioners recon-
mend that section II of the proposed law
be stricken out and the measure as amend
ed be enacted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04

Mr.. John G. Schmidt, who several DAYS
ago complained to the District Commits
sioners of the lack of sidewalks and gut
tiers on Georgia avenue between 18th and
18th streets southeast, has been informed
by the Commissioners that the thorouyb
fare is undergoing repairs which, when
finished. will remove any just cause of
complaint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
Recept,on to New Comm,,,,ou.r

The Young Mems Christian Association
has issued invitations for a reception in
honor Of Mr.. Henry R. F. Macfarland, the
newly appointed Commissioner, at the asso-
citation building. Tuesday evening next
from until IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04

800 pairs Of Ladies' Fine Kidskin Oxfords
In the newest spring shapes and stylrs-g-,i
s Is.5: " Ss; ss,n $ and $50 ST 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04

Choice of a fine collection
OF tailored garments, includ-
ing Imported Venetians,
Homespuns and Cheviots, in
blue. gray. brown. castor
and black. Newest aid cor
recuy cut garments. Reg
ular SIS values-finally re-
duced to S9.75.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04

Boys Satin Calf ''wearwell'' Shoes. made
Of good, durable lea; hers that are best
adapted to stand the healthy violence II the
boys. Full Of wear and satisfac- ~ q
ton Sizes los to 5ls's- Special VVSC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04

50 different styles Of Ladies' All Patent
Leather Welt oxfords and Fine Black
kidskin oxfords. made on all the c-nrrect
mannish' lasts-pr"per weights for spring
wear Regular % and ~ n no
So $40" values. Saturday b Il sVS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
ATTENTION. COMRADES.
The Festival Of Our Dead Is Again APP
preaching. Let Us Observe II with
Due Ceremony.

Memorial day will soon be here. 1t
Is the desire of Geo. III. Legate Post,
q. A. r., to have all eX-soldiers to
participate with us in the proper OBJ
servance of the day and all the ex-
ercises pertaining thereto. On Fri
day, May 18th, the Post and all COM
rades, and the ladies Of the w. II. G..
will assemble at the Post hall at 80
p. M, for the purpose OF visiting the
public schools. On Sunday, May u,
the ladies of the w. r.. G. and COM
rades will assemble at $3.50 Il. IN. at
Post ball, for the purpose of attend
ing divine services at the M. T..
church. On Wednesday, May Both,
at 8 o'clock Il. m, the comrades and
committee Of ~ children designated
by the w. r. e. from the public
schools, will assemble at the Post
hall for the purpose Of decorating
graves in the cemeteries of
this city; the comrades acting as es-
cort for the children who will de-
posit the floral offerings and flags.
In the afternoon the usual eXer-
cises will be held at the city park,
with Rev. w. w. Hurd, of Dodge
willie as speaker of the day. All com
rades are requested to report prompt
ly atzthe hours stated, and to come
well supplied with flowers for the
exercises inthe morning of May Both.
BY order Of the Post.
HENRY PITTS, Adjt.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
4 SURPRISED Party.

On Monday evening, May !, u
party OF young people gathered at the
homo Of Miss Eva Curnow, and at
about eight O'Clock formed in line,
headed by Rev. and Mrs. Merritield,
and marched to the home of Miss
Lille Jackson, who was indeed the
surprised party.
The evening was spent in social
games aud music: and refreshments
we're served with pleasure to the de-
light OF the company, which number
ed about fifty,
Rev. Merrifeld was then called up
on for an address and was equal TO
the occasion. He gave a very inter-
csting and appropriate talk; after
which he presented Miss Jackson with
a beautiful gift, It's token of love
and respect from number OF her
friends.
Miss Jackson leaves Mineral Point
within few days for Jefferson. South
Dakota, where she will make her tu-
turc home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
WALDWICK.
10 The Iowa County Democrat.

10 The Iowa County Democrat.
VIM. Skews and VIM. Permission
are building an addition to VIM.
Rodda's house.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Humbert, on May /, II daughter
Henry Skinner lost valuable COW
lately.
Samuel Richmond, of Springfield,
S. Oak. but formerly of this place,
had his barn struck with lightning a
short time ago and burned to the
ground: all of his hay grain, and
some stock being burned, with but
little insurance.
Mr. Weidenfeller, of Mineral Point,
was engaged in hanging paper and
painting for George Reynolds, this
week.
Elias Brewster is working or c.
Plank this week.
Our Sunday school was a little
larger than usual last Sunday, there
being about one hundred and thirty
in attendance.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
4 Wonderful Work.

The 1900 edition of Encyclopedia
Britannica is indeed a wonderful
work. 1t embraces History, Science,
Economics, Philosophy, Fine Arts,
Music and The Drama, Law, Medi-
cine, Biography, Literature and Lam
guage, Theology and Religions. The
work has been revised and brought
down to date. The price is $3.50, and
Che 81 large volumes, including five
volumes of American supplement, new
guide and book case can be secured
by calling at the book store OF j. }.
Hanscom q Co., and paying only s.,
and the balance in small monthly
payments. This great work should bc
ia every household. 1t is complete
library in itself and the price asked
for it is only about half what it sold
for a few years ago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-10
NORTH WALDWICK.

To The Iowa County Democrat
Bethel Sunday school has opened
with q large attendance.
Mr.. Michael Lavcrty is on the sick
list.
Mr.. Henry Terrill and sister Mabel
visited at the home of the Raine bro
theirs on Sunday.
Rev. Croft preached good sermons
at Bethel Sunday afternoon and even
ing to large congregations.
Allen Uren wrote for diploma at
the examination in Mineral Point on
Saturday
Jack Terrill Sundayed at the home
of e. j. Fit2simons.
About fifteen of our young men
went fishing near Blanchardville last
week and returned with the same
number of fish.
Stover's drillers have just finished
two hundred feet we'll for Patrick
Laverty.
Misses Grace aud Dolly Gribble
drove to Mineral Joint on Saturday.
Wright Massey, of Hollandale, and
Joseph Massey, of Iowa, visited with
their old friends the Raino brothers.
II. L. Gribble, Robert Duncan and
S. w. salmon, brother odd Fellows,
attended the funeral of DR.. j. H.
Vivian, in Mineral Point last week.
Misses Laura and Bessie Raine and
Mabel Terrill attended church at
Plum Grove. on Sunday.