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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17
Told Briefly.

The Ladies' Aid society OF the Methodist
church will meet in the church on Thursday
afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, Members are request
cd 10 bring their mite boxes To this meeting
At the quarterly meeting held in the Metho-
dist Episcopal church yesterday Re-. ! j.
Van Cleft presided in the absence o. the pre-
siding elder. Twelve new members We're added
TO lie church as a result Of the union services
recently held in town. Beginning with Jan.
Rev. ". II. Williams, the drummer evangelist,
will conduct a series OF revival services in this
church.
The members OF the Independent Hose company
are making preparations for holding a benefit
dance for Mrs. James Brown, the widow OF a
former foreman nj the COMPANY. who lost his
life in the mines few. months ago.
The members OF the Presbyterian Sunday
school are 10 meet on Wednesday afternoon at
! O'Clock, for the purpose of rehearsing Christ
mas music. Prof. Jones, the efficient musical
instructor in our schools, will have charge OF
the exercises.
The regular monthly meeting OF the Woman S
Missionary society OF the Presbyterian church
will be held at the home OF Mrs. Charles il.
Bloes on Thursday afternoon at O'Clock.
Holy communion was celebrated at the Pres
byterian church yesterday morning. As pas-
iial result OF the recent re'iyals held here
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17
RELIGIOUS NEWS NOTES.

Remember Lots Wife" was the theme
preached upon list night by Rev. Marion L.
Firor, pastor OF the Calvary Reformed church.
is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by
Atomic Force? was the theme oi the morning
sermon at the First Church OF Christ Is, ientisD
yesterday.
Rev. DIR. Robert +. Y. Pierce, pastor Oh the
Penn Avenue Baptist church last night gave be-
fore an especially large congregation one of the
best temperance sermons ever preached In this
city, taxing for his topic, BUY Your Own Cher
ries, or the Price Of a Drink" DIR. Pierce had
table arranged containing ,arious things which
could ne bought for the price OF drink and
in addition to using these as illustrations Le
made Q number oi crayon sketches
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17
Prohibition Citizens Meeting.

The Prohibitionists held a meeting in
Morgans hail Saturday evening. Ad
dresses were made by Conner D. Reese.
A. r. Dcnman, John w. Thomas and
John l.. Jones. All spoke on good gov
crnment. The following candidates were
nominated at the caucus held Saturday
afternoon:
First ward, Thomas G. Moore. COM
mon council: Second ward. &. l.. Clark,
common council: Fifth ward. D.. =.
Elias, common council: Fifth ward.
Charles corless, school controller:
Fourteenth ward. Andrew Weisenue.
common council: Fifteenth ward, Fl. &.
Hinman. common council.
Any person desiring to vote for the
above candidates will write one on the
ballot tomorrow. They were unable to
file papers In time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17
St. Leo,s Battalion.

An entertainment and social under
the auspices of ST. Leo's battalion will
be held in Mears' hall Wednesday
evening. Following is the programme:
Opening remarks. President John H.
Devine: piano solo. Nellie Curran; vo-
cal solo. Gus Reppert; musical sketch,
Banfeld sisters: vocal solo, John
Washburn: recitation, Bessie Slote;
vocal duet. Misses Gleason and Mcr-
chant: vocal solo. Joseph Warburton;
soprano solo. Miss Elizabeth O'BOyle;
tenor solo William LvnOtt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17
SOUTH SCRANTON |
THE FAIR TO BE KEPT OPEN
TONIGHT.
There Are Still Large Amount Of
Goods on Hand Which Must BE
Disposed of-Neptunes Won the
Flag-Albert 0ist's Hand Badly
Injured-Young Daughter Of Jonn
Smith Falls Down Stairs-The
Blind Evangelist-other Interest
ing News Notes.

On account of their inability to dis
pose of the many articles gathered for
the Athletic club fair on Saturday
night last the members have decided
to continue this evening and probably
tomorrow evening.
The goods on hand consist of linen.
'rockery. needlework and would make
very appropriate Christmas gifts, and
can be secured 70" 81 very reasonable
price. The handsome United States
silk flag which was being contested
for by the Neptune Engine company
and the Century and William Connell
Hose companies, was won by the Nep-
tune boys, and they are as happy as
boys.
On Saturday its folds were flung to
the breeze from their quarters on Ce-
dar avenue, and all who passed salut-
ed it very reverently. They did n
great deal of hustling and deserved
first prize. On Saturday afternoon the
children had another matinee, which
was largely attended. Ticket No. 81,
held by Edward Hahn, won the boys
SUIT Of clothes as door prize. while Jo-
sephine Fadden held ticket No. 4
which won a. girls dressed hat
There was a very large crowd pres
ent Saturday night. which caused a
heavy sale. The most interesting
event Of the evening was the presenta-
ton to Miss Annie Uhl of a handsome
gold watch. studded with pearls, for
bringing in the most money, $115.50.
The gift was also very appropriate.
as 1t came on Miss Uhrs birthday.
Miss Belinda Lindner also won hand
some tea set.
Lawrence and his band We're there
during the evening and rendered the
following programme: Overture, Poet
and Peasant" Scheppe: march. "a
Hot Time" Metz: selection, "Fatin-
itza.' Suppe: schottische, "kinky
Headed Coon" Hosfeld; selection.
Faust" Gounod: LA Czarine Ma
zurka," Came: selection, III Trova-
tore" Verdi selection, "ieldiz Ma
zurka" HOSfeld,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17
Of a Personal Nature.

Father McAndrew, OF Wilkcs-Barrc, called on
friends in town yesterday.
Mrs. Stafford arrived yesterday from Missouri
and is visiting at Mr.. G. ". r. Allen, Of Dudley
street.
John Reed. of Butler street, has moved TO
Avoc,,, where his duties us district supertr-
tendcnt for the Pennsylvania Coal company call
him.
Mr. and Mrs. John Whitman, OF Cherry street,
have removed to Moosic, where Mr.. Whitman is
employed by the Pennsylvania Coal company. /.
Mr. and Mrs T.. d. Aimes spent Saturday
with Mr. AImes' parents in fIawlcy.
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Y. w. C.. A. Notes.

Monday at 4 o'clock all ladies who
had charge during the carnival will
meet in the rooms. The session will
be a sort one and all are requested to
be present.
Monday evening Mrs. F.. II. Ripple
city president of the Young WOmen's
Christian association. will lead spe-
ciai meeting for women and girls. You
are all invited. Come and bring a
friend with you.
The embroidery classes will not meet
again this year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17
The Blind Evangelist.

Rev. Houston, the blind evangelist,
spoke to two large congregations in
the Cedar Avenue Methodist church
yesterday In the morning his theme
was "The Genuine Article" while in
the evening he spoke on ''rhe Twelve
Pearly Gates
He also addressed the South Scran.
ton Young Womcn's Christian Asso-
citation Yesterday afternoon, very
large audience being in attendance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17
Parsonage Wedding.

Titus Grifiiths and Miss Sarah
Owens. both of Olyphant, We're mar
ried Saturday evening at TIE rarson-
age of the Jackson Street Baptist
church by 1tev. Thoma;. de Gruchy.
The bride wore Il gown of steel gray.
Tho couple were attended by w. r.
Williams and Miss Maria Griniths.
After the ceremony they returned to
Olyphant where they will reside.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17
Another Mine Accident.

John Murphy. of Iorergan court
employed as II miner in the MI. Pleas
ant. had his right leg squeezed be-
tween cars while at WNk Saturday.
He was removed to his home and Dr..
!. J. Brennan summoned.
His knee is badly injured and the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17
WEST SCRANTON

lister must be an Intelligent man who
believes something and is going to
preach IL. The man that moves along
Is the man that moves with Christ.
He must preach to the heart instead
of the heat. May God bring divine
benediction on us all.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17
Two Accidents.

Albert Gist. OF Prospect avenue. q
mechanic employed by Bittenbender,
had his right hand caught in cog
Saturday morning, and had several of
his fingers badly cut. His injuries
were dressed at the Lackawanna hos
pital.
The young daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
John Smith. of stone avenue. near the
entrance to Connell park, fell down
O. flight of stairs yesterday afternoon
ard broke her right arm near the ell
bow. DR.. j. j. Walsh reduced the
fracture.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17


"rhe Man for the Twentieth Cen
tury" was the subject which ReN.
Thomas de Gruchy discussed ut the
jackson Street Baptist church last
evening and he handled this important
personage;, :, wthaut y gloves. In SUP
stance II. said the future man must be
well equipped mentally. physically ana
spritually. he must be man or IN
tellgence and understanding ana,
above all. q God-fearing man.
The nineteenth century, he SAID. is
slowly coming to AN end and all the
civilized world is anticipating the great
event. In a few days we shall step up
on the threshold II newborn century.
Never before in the history of man
has any century been so crowded as the
one Just closing. Man has trained and
harnessed the forces of nature and ma
lions qrS only IL speaking distance
apart. .
We See all nature responding to
mans investigation and the children
or the earth are not of the Hoolog'";N
garden. but of the garden of Eden. de-
spite the Darwinian theory. Who can
tell what we will have in the twentieth
century" VIII we have flying ma
chimes? IT we do. nope man VIII ny
upwards to God But we have only
begun to- lay athe" foundations of the
coming century. ','
Considerable plowing and narrowing
has been done in the last hundred
years. and the soil is now prepared
for the most noble manhood in Gods
universe. Everything has been brought
forward for scrutiny. God rules the
universe, and. is at the wheel %! the
mighty ship. What kind of Il mun
must we have for the twentieth con-
fury? He must be educated and we'll
equipped. mentally, physically. moral
~ and spiritually.
The twentieth century Will usher in
the dawn of the millennium and the
keynote must be Il believe in CGG.
The future church will be manned hy
men, and the' twentieth century min
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17
In Ladies' Gloves

English Tan and Brown Walking Cloves in the new
single button style silk outside raised and mucl
in demand. The durable Mocha Cloves in Greys ana
Black, are also popular Golf Gloves for ladies and
CHILDREN, in white and all colors, are favorites 70.
Christmas Gifts, and they by far the b.st line
Childreu's Kid Gloves in all makes and shades here
that has ever been in this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17
The Fashionable FurS

This includes Martens, Persian Lamb Blue
and Grey Fox, Electric Seal Lynx, Oepossum and if
you want to them at their BEST call here. We have
Childreu's Fur Sets at very moderate prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17

cist nrw members we're sdded 10 this church
nj the service.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17

We do not believe that you buy Ladies' Good Fur
Neckwear or Sets, consisting of Neckwear aud Mutf
well for little money anywhere else in town
you here. Assortments still complete, but
they're getting very the breaking point would
suggest early buying not copper be saved
by waiting which therefore only poorer selec
ton. The same remarks apply with equal force to all
classes of Fancy Neckwear for ladies, aud may add
that there is finer stock than ours in Northeast.
ern Pennsylvania.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17
TWENTIETH
CENTURY MAN
SUBJECT OF DIR. DE .aRucHY's
DISCOURSE LAST EVENING.

He Must BE an Intellectual. Moral,
Physical and Spiritual Being to
Keep UP with the Procession.
George Hopkins Marrow Escape
from Death in Briggs shaft-sev-
eral Funerals 'Yesterday-st. Leo's
observation-disclosures News Notes
and Personals.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-12-17
FORMED A COMPANY.

One day coming up from New
York on the Lackawanna train arriv-
ing here at $40 p. IN. he conceived the
idea of road of his own from Hawley
to Lackawaxen. Topographically II
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-22
Fusion In Idaho.
(By Telegraph to VIrginian-I

(By Telegraph to Vlrginian- Piloth
Pocatclio. Idaho, July 2l.-Thc Popu-
lists held an exciting session OF their
convention to-day over the rejection by
the Democrats the night before of the
ultimatum sent to them by the Popu-
lists. The Populists would not with
draw the ultimatum, but finally offered
10 recede if the Democrats would adopt
resolutions demanding the immediate
discontinuance of martha law in Sho-
shone county and the abolition of the
permit system.
After a sharp debate. involving the
Cour d'Alene policy of the State ad-
mnistration, the Democratic conven-
ton unanimously voted TO close nego-
uations with the Populists and to fuse
with the silver Republicans. 4 plat
form was adoptcd by The DEMOCRATS
endorsing the national ticket and plat
form. demanding the election OF Sena-
tors by direct vote and favoring COM
pulsory reference OF disputes between
labor and capital to a non-partisan
board of arbitration.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-22

from sixty to eighty feet around near the
oasc. and they are $50 to 400 feet high.
ihoy stand ON kind of fiat or bottom,
ana THIS Hat IS well protected from dis
coNery, as far as could perceive. by high
and steep bluffs. not only from the Hood
river side up. but from the main water
divide down These big trees are in my
mind somewhere near the north line of
the National Park. but it is doubtful IL
they are in IL.
There are two species of the giant trees.
one specie has a yeilowish and not very
rough bark. is straight ard round as 4
candle. has no limbs to on immense
neiSht and has u nice, wonderfully crown
me rather OF this very aristocratic specie
IN our mountains Is surely the emperor OF
the forest. People must not think thar
this tree Is the so-called noble fir" boz
cause l know not only the noble fir"
but many other mountain trees very VOL.
Nor must they think that this species 10
one OF the common trees of the mountain.
| cannot say how many such giants there
are. There MAY be hundreds there may
pc thousands. On cur way home one OF
my companions was drowned in the Bull
run. and. therefore, / never went to tho
mountain again but have always had a
desire TO so and investigate further about
these big trees.
Cedar IS the second species OF the big
trees. They rival in size and grandeur
the first species. But the most wonderful
thing about them seems to be that they
are, In spite of their immense diameter
and age, thoroughly sound and ha Il,
through and through.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-22
\ JEW STRAY PARACRAPuS
vesuvius Has Los. Conc.

Tho fiery crater of Vesuvius. now sud
denly silent. was explored by some scion
had disappeared. Several theories ara
p,opounded as 10 why the eruption ccnsed
NJ time, when the output was the
ance of the cone. The general beiief is
that the cessation was due to subsidence.
ana which is looked upon as pruvidentIal
Such happening was as unexDectcd a c
are stomach disorders with which peorle
suddenly find themselves afflicted Slight
symptoms are ncSiected.until dyspepsia is
chronic. The remedy TO take 81 the slight
est disturbance OF the digestion IL Hostel
ter'S stomach Bittcrs. This is vnluabis
medicine absolutely uncuuailsd in ali
cases OF constitution. Indigestion. bilious
ness. or malaria. fever and argue IL
brings about healthy condition of the
bowels. increasing the fiow of gastric
juices and Improving the appetite Ia
sure TO give IL IA trial -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-22

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot.)
Washington. ID. c.. July 2l.-The re-
cord of the court-martial case of Sec
oHd Lieutenant John +. James. Eighth
Infantry. has been received at the war
Department. Lieutenant james was
tried at Columbus Barracks. Cuba. on
the charge OF "habitual neglect of
duty" and the charge OF absence from
parade" lie was found guilty Of the
first charge except the word "hahitual''
and guilty OF the second charge. and
was sentenced to be confined to the
limits OF the station of his company for
three months and to be reprimanded by
his department; commander.
The proceedings % the court were ap-
proved by Brigader General Fitzhugh
Lee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-22
STANDING or THE CLUBs.
OUR coUNrRy's PLEDGE To CUBA.

But two short years ago the nations
heart
Upheaved with patriotic zeal to free
This struggling people from the sting
and smart
or tyranny most foul. and Cuba's
plea.
So nohly made found deep response
within
Columbia's breast. and the world now
knows
How we'll that plea was met; how swift
for sin.
Like treach'rous spain's, her stern
atonement flows.
For this most righteous deed each
pntroit's breast
Pulsed warm and high in sympathetic
bond.
While honor lends to Liberty's fair
An added charm, to which our souls
respond.
But whence this strange delay to Justly
place
The promised boon of Freedoms
peerless stone
Upon her blood-won diadem of grace,
Where it may dwell in splendor all
it's own?
Hath greed's rapacious hand laid ruth
less hold
Upon the cords that bind our ban
ncrS down?
Must this bright story have It's sequel
In darl, dlshonor? Let the nations
frown
Be uttered in rebuke both deep and
strong:
Let all her borders with the slogan
ring,
Until it's voice shall crush the mon
strous wrong.
NH Tor the right n just deliverance
bring.
Turn on the light! We councillors that
wait
Upon Peoples stern and sovereign
will:
No sordd hand or tongue shall thus
One little title of their given word until
That word shall true fulfllment find
In promises redeemed. by faith ex-
pressed
And cuba takes her hard won place
assigned
Among the Free Republics OF the
West.
a. r. WALKER.
Norfolk, Va, July, 2ist, 1900.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-22
CHURCH OF GOD AND WHO WILL


Wright Memorial NJ. L. Church. Rev.
Geo. e. Booker. pastor-Sunday school
at s:16 a, M; Preaching at IL n. m. by
the pastor. Subject I'm the morning,
What We Are and What We Shall
Be-" The text at the evening service
VIII be: And We Know That All
Things Work Together for Good to
Them That Love the Lord"
Owens Memorial NJ. e. Church.
South. Rev. r. L. Waterfield. pastor
Sunday school at 9:15 n. m: Preaching
at IL a. IN. md s p. IN. by tho pastor.
A cordial welcome to all.
Port Norfolk NJ. L. Church, South
preaching by the pastor. Rev. j.
Franklin Carey. at 1 a. M. and SIS
p. m.
Park View NJ. Il. Church. Rev. j. N.
Latham. pastor-Annivcrsary services.
Preaching by DR.. a. Coke Smith at IL
a. m. and by Rev. w. II. Proctor at S
p. M: Sunday school at 9:15 a. IN.
Central NJ. e. Church. Rev. r. r.
Deadles. pastor-Sunday school at 9:15
a M; preaching by the pastor at IL a..
m. and p. m.
Central Mission. Rev. r. r. Bcadles,
pastor-Sunday school at $3.50 p. m;
preaching by the pastor at f:S0 p. nj.
Port Norfolk. Tate Memorial Church,
Rev. j. w. Lacy. notwithstanding at
II a. IN. and p. M; Sunday school
at 10 a. m.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-22
observation-disclosures Conference.

Oy Tclepraph TO Vlrginian-P lot.)
Canton, Ohio, July 2l.-,President
Mckinley and Senator Hanna had a
prolonged conference to-day. ut the
conclusion of which Senator Hama an
nounccd his intention Of leaving Clevc-
land for New York on July -. The
Eastern headquarters will be opened
shortly after his arrival.
Tire speaking campaign" he added,
will not be opened before September
lst. AS to what kind Of campaign
will be conducted I cannot say 81 pres
ent. The people vii! decide that, and
The committee viii merely serve then,
With the kind OF amusement they de-
sire"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Harry a. Brinkley to William e.
Nichols. lots Nos. SO. 50. SO Cottage
Place: sGo0--county.
Harry a. Brinkley to Thomas f.
White. lots Nos, IS. 30. 80. "a Cottage
Place: S600-county.
The Aetna Company to Haywood
Tydus, lot I. block l, lakewood; $50
county.
The Real Estate Investment Com
pa1y to Washington Epps, lot 90. block
2. Lincoln Park: S5o-county.
r. Il. Baylor and wife to u. g. Baum,
one-third interest in lots and appurte-
nances Nos. and 5. block g. Willough-
by Beach; S125-county.
3. c. Oberndorfer and d. s. Baum TO
the Virginia Bay Club. lots and appur-
tenauces Nos. and 5. block 3. Will
loushby Beach; s5-county.
Sarah j. Robinson to G. IT. Robinson,
life interest in land in Tanners Creek
magisterial district; S450-county.
II. G. Aury to l.. J. Bond, trustees. to
John Gray, lot in Huntcrsvilc; $685.
county.
William Mex. Woodhousc to Flor
once L. Belotc, % square OF land
bounded by Fourth. Edward. Fifth and
Muscovite streets; t2) house and lot
corner Jefferson and Third streets:
$4.000-county.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-22
berkeley Ne WIS AND ADVERTISEMENTS

ms follows:
l. Usual Ten Minutes Song Service.
- scripture Lesson and Pruyer...
, - 49,. 49,. ...... MIR. Jesse Bliven
o. Heci'ation Miss lmogene Hathaway
o,..'.'''....... Miss Haddie Heath
. Heci'ation. $500. Miss Hilda TAYLOR
o. L'uet' Misses Sears ana Duncan
g. REMARKS by the juniors on the TOPICS
o. closing with the c. L. Benediction.
SERMoN TO RED MEN.
e. rev. nj: T.. Porter the pastor of Main
',reet christian Church. will use for
ms subject this morning Mt II O'Clock
The Rock the Foundation OF the
Cnurch OF Cod" This evening ut S
CLOCK he will preach n special sermon
20 the improved Order OF Red Mon
Shcsapeakc Tribd No. so. and will use
i ,S. ms subject their motto: Freedom.
Ell, ana Charity" An invita-
ton is extended to all.
IN THE CHURCHES.
St Thomas p T.. Church Ra,.
Clarence NJ. Conant. NJ. D.. rector
Holy Communion, A. m; sunday
sonooi. s;45 a. M; Morning prayer and
sermon. II n. n.-"The state OF Grace"
Romans VI. II; evening prayer. 6 u.
n Wednesday, July 25th. st. James
LaE' Friday, July eth. Fast Dav.
Boih days: Morning prayer and litany.
~ u; M, evening prayer. y. m. We'd
nc9day only: Holy Communion, S 9. m
Rev. Il. e. Dudley. of the Atlantic
City Baptist Church, will preach at the
Berkley Avenue Baptist Church this
morning at IL o'clock. and Mr.. Russell
owen will preach at y. M
Services at the Armstrong Memorial
to-day Mt II n. III. and S y. m. con-
Quoted by the pastor. Rev. w. 4. Stay
maker.
y FEW STRAY PARAGRAPHS.
See Mr.. w. y. Doughcrty's advertise
ment in this issue calling attention TO
his remarkably low price sale for the
remaining ten days. He Is offering
some fine bargains that will be inter-
esting to Inc ladies' as we'll as the gen
! tlencn. Gail and examine.
Now Is the time to secure some need
cd shoes while they are going at such
low prices at Mr.. II. l.. Vests store
on Chestnut street
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-22
To Reward Minister.

QBy Telegraph to VirGinian-Pilot)
Minneapolis MINI. July 21.-A spe-
cial to the Times from Des Molncs,
Ia. says:
instead of the proposed memorial
service to Minister Congcr, his wife.
daughter ana niece. it is now proposed
by the people of Dcs Moincs to send a
large party tn san Francisco 10 wei
come the family If it returns safely
home"
Major Congcr is being prominently
mentioned for the United States SEN
atorship. Leading politicians say his
election would insure peace in the
party in Iowa as that OF no other man
could do.