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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
Beers Quite Active in Front Of
General Brabant.
CAPTURE SEVERAL SMALL PARTIES
Gen. Roberts Thought to Be Ex-
ecuting Flank Movement.
CONFUSION IN PRETORIA

LONDON. June 4.-London is today en-
joylng Whisun Monday. bank holiday
uniisturbed by descriptions of engagements
between the British and the Beers in South
Africa. and the public here is full of conf
dence of Lord Roberts entering Pretoria
before many hours have elapsed. The
latest theory of the day is that Lord Rob-
erts is moving his thanking columns so as
TO envelope such of the Boer forces as may
be in the neighborhood of Pretoria.
In the Orange river colony the burghers
are reported to be keeping a close watch on
President Steyn to prevent him from leav-
ing the commands in the larch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
CLUB WOMEN IN CONVENTION.
Hundreds Wearing Blue Badges Ar
irving In Milwaukee.


irving In Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, June 4.-Since early
this morning every incoming train has de-
posted hundreds of blue be-badged club
women from the four points of the compass
to attend the biennial congress of women's
clubs tomorrow. By noon there will be
1900 visitors in the city, while other big
delegations will continue to come till Tues
day noon.
The credentials committee Is hard at
work exchanging cards for badges. The
local committee is also busy seating the
1000 accredited delegates. while the other
1000 chairs in the main convention hall
will be given to visiting club women. Some
of the unfederated clubs in the city have
made an effort to be seated. but the mat
ter has not been decided.
The presence of SO many federation hus-
bands" is prophetic of clubs with mixed
memberships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
silver Republican Delesate..

BOISE. Idaho June 4-Ex-Senator Du-
bois, Congressman Wilson. Lieut. Gov.
Hutchinson and Mr.. Lyttleton Price have
been selected as delegate-at-large from
Idaho to the silver republican national
convention to be held at Kansas City on
July 4.
There are twenty-nine other delegates
from the state. all appointed by the chair
man of the state COMMITTEES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
Rev. Ftp. Cleveland Dead.

CHICAGO. June Rev. +. P. Cleveland
one of the oldest members of the Metho-
dist ministry. died today at his home in
Rogers Park. aged eighty-three. He was
born in Delaware county. New York. and
was ordained minister f1fty-nine years
ago. DIR. Cleveland performed valuable
services during the civil war as a secret
officer under Gen. Grant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
Historic Cannon Unearthed.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md. June Thomas
Shaver. while plowdng in his garden at
Union, w. Va. one day last week. turned
UP an old cannon Of great historic interest.
1t was presented to the county by President
James Monroe, In whose honor the county
had been named. The cannon was used in
firing salutes seventy-five years ago. One
Fourth of July it was rammed too tight
with leather sheartngs from the old Union
tan yard and burst. 1t passed out Of sight
until 1t was found last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
.IgEsG@EFEE AGREE WQ1TE You

II not. drink Grain -O-made from pure grains. A
lady writes: Tie FIRST time l made Grsin-O did
not like It. but after using 1t for week nothing
would induce me to go back to coffee II
3shes and feeds the system The children drnh
Il freely with great benefit. II Is the Strengthening
substance of pure grains. Get a package today
fror, your grocer. follow the directions In making
u nd you will have delicious and healthful tablo
beverage for I'D and young. 16c. and &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04

BALTIMORE. June mt Holly Inn, a
new hotel which was rapidly approaching
completion at Walbrook. a suburb of Bal
timore. was completely destroyed by fire
early this morning, entailing a loss of
SS5UO. 1t was insured by E. n. Noel. the
builder. for $4,000. The hotel will be re-
built,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
INCREASE THREE POINTS.
Senate Assurances Send Local Tele-
phone Stock Up Today.

phone Stock Up Today.
On the strength of assurances that the
telephone bill will not be acted on by the
Senate at this session. the stock OF the
telephone company having a monopoly in
Washington advanced over three points to-
day from 60 to 6314 in the market quota
lions.
The sales on the local stock exchange to-
day amounted to only fifteen shares. At
the tina the agitation for new company
was begun the stock was quoted at 50. and
since then it has reached 81. the lowest
point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
NOT GUILTY OF CONSPIRACY.
Judge Murphy of New York Dis
charges Union Printers.

BUFFALO. N. Y. June 4.-Judge Muir
ply. In the police court this morning. de-
cided that David Shankland. president Of
Typographical Union No. 0. and sIxty-six
other members OF the same organization
were not guilty Of conspiracy in preventing
Edward Wuncf. linotype machinist. from
following his trade. All the defendants in
the case were discharged. Wunch recently
secured a judgment against the union in a
civil suit. He then brought suits against
the members Of the union individually.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
Asks Maryland's Cooperation.
spectal Dispatch to The Evening Star.

CUMBERLAND. Nd. June Estate
Game Warden John w. Avirett received
communication from President Young Of
the Fish and Game Protective Association
of the District Of Columbia. asking for the
cooperation of Maryland in the convention
to be held In Washington in September.
One of the main objects Of the convention
will be the unification Of the laws Of Mary
land Virginia and West Virginia. Warden
Avdrett will lend hearty cooperation. and
will endeavor to enlist the interests Of all
deputy wardens In Maryland and sportsmen
as well. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
CAPT. STEWART DIED AT SEA.
Bark bessie Markham Suspected O.
Having Plague Aboard.

PHILADELPHIA, June 4-The British
bark Bessie Markham, from Buenos Ayres
is detained at quarantine, having come from
plague infected port On the voyage to
this city the captain, Robert Stewart. was
taken Ill. died and was buried at sea- The
nature Of his malady is not known. The
quarantine officials, fearing that death
might have been due to bubonic plague.
will hold the vessel until the period Of
incubation is passed and danger of infec-
ton Is over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
Claims Damages for Injuries.

Suit-at-law to recover damages in the
sum of $4,000 was instituted this after
Eoon against the City and Suburban Rail-
way Company by Hedwig E. Svedborg 1t
Is alleged that the plaintiff was Injured as
q result of being thrown to the ground
from car of the defendant company De-
cember 16 last, while near the intersection
of 18th and C streets northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
Negro Ly.ch~a by Hi. own Race.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. June A report from
TutwiIsr. Miss. states that a negro known
as Dago Pete was lynched last night by a
mob composed entirely of colored men. The
negro had crindnaliy assaulted a colored
woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04

Edward r. RaynOr & Co. suspend.
NEW YORK. June 4.-The suspension of
Edward +. Raynor & CO.. members of the
stock exchange. was announced this after
noon The firm Is a new one and the fall
ure Is not expected to be heavy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
In Need of n Definition.

From the Chicago Post.
You say they are excellent neighbors~ 90
eyes
We'll that's somewhat indefinite Do Won
mean that they never borrow or that they
are willing to Iend?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04

NEW YORK. June 4.-John p. MarQuand.
senior member of the banking firm of Blake
Brothers & Co. of New York and Boston.
died at his residence In this city today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04

Il aim a. telling the truth" wrote an ed
itOr the other day.
'Yes.'' replied he of the opposition but
you are an uncommonly bad hot-"-Tit-
Bits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
Lot 4

Comprises Soc. values in La
dies Chem!ses, Drawers and
Corset Covers. made up in ex-
ceptionally good quality of
Muslin and Cambria. and trim
med with latest patterns In
fine embroidery. Many styles,
and every garment has the
tidy, perfect making 1t would
have received in your own
sewing room. Choice. ........
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
Lot 2

Comprises soc. values in La
dies Fine Cambria and Muslin
Gowns, Chemises. Skirts. Cor
set Covers and Drawers some
trimmed with lace and some
with embroidery; some with
both lace and embroidery
shapes are perfect and the eff
fects are entirely new. Please
pay especial attention to the
character Of the making-it's
Of the best. Choice. .........
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04
Lot 3

Comprises 81 values in Ia
dies Gowns. Skirts. Drawers,
Chcmis.s and Corset Covers.
in sheerest of Muslin and
Cambric, trimmed with dain-
~ lace and fine embroidery.
We want yonr expectations
to demand the best v~lues
that are usually sold at 81.
This assortment VIII measure
up to the full OF the require
ments. Choice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04

NOteH . PrOV1H0.
There 10 another thing to be considered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-04

Comprises $1.25 values in La
dies Muslin and Cambria
Chemises. Gowns. Drawers.
Corset Covers and Skirts.
handsomely and elaborately
trimmed with dainty laces
and tasty embrOideries. These
garments. are all cut upon new
patterns, that are very effec-
tive in design and perfect fit
ting. Superior in every way.
Choice ...............
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-16
MR.. cLARk's DEATH.

The death of Hon. Sam Clark, for
mer congressman from the first dis
trict, and for many years editor of the
Keokuk Gate City, is a loss to all
Iowa. Especially will this loss be felt
in the ranks of Iowa journalism,
where Mr.. Clark has long been looked
upon as sort of high-priest, and
where his opinions and editorial utter
ances have carried an unusual weight.
Mr.. Clark was a man of wonderfully
sound judgment and a writer of ex-
traordinary ability. When he wrote it
was from the heart, and his words
bore the stamp of individuality that
makes old phrases seem new and
fresh. His mind and nature were of
literary cast. He saw things about
him thru the eyes of a literary man
and his utterances reflected his man
ner OF seeing. This is rare attribute
in a modern newspaper man and there
fore the more to be appreciated. Iowa
will miss sam Clark in more ways
than are now apparent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-16
OUR POWER FINANCE.

Henry Clews, the New York finan-
cier, thinks that his prophecy made
several years ago that New York will
become the monetary centre of the
world does not now seem so visio :
airy as it once did. Great Britain is
sues war loan of $50,000,0O0 and al
lots S2S,000,000 to the United States;
not because of inability to place it at
home ton the contrary, British pride,
like our own, seems to have resented
borrowing abroad), but very largely
to strengthen the Bank of England's
reserves, and somewhat as a matter
of good policy New York has thus
been selected in preference to Paris
or Berlin.
This is altogether very remarkable
departure in international finance, en-
phasizing in most striking manner
the present financial strength of the
United States, and our development
from a DEBTOR to creditor nation I'M
til we are giving financial aid to the
most powerful empire on the globe.
This transaction affords us financial
prestige never before enjoyed, and is
another decisive step in the direction
of New York's advance to the first
place in the worlds money centres. 1t
is the forerunner of the worlds gov
eminent securities that will
ultima ely find their broadcast
Earket here. We have demon
trated our immense financial strength
before all nations and now make be-
ginning in reaping the reward. Such
development would be utterly i'm
possible if our finances did not rest
upon an unequivocal gold basis, main
tanning our currency upon equal terms
with that of other great nations. The
leading exchanges of the world are
the Royal Exchange in London, the
Paris Bourse, the Berlin, Frankfort
and Vienna Bourses, and the New
York Stock Exchange, but the latter
is now on it's way towards the leader
ship of all these.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-16
RlIs ON ROOSEVELT

Mr.. Jacob A. Riis, who writes about
slums has written sketch Of M.
Roosevelt for the Review of Reviews.
The governor reminds Mr.. Riis of a
slum-he is so different. But having
studied him with the same thorough
ness that he brings to the study of
an alley Mr.. Riis is able to inform us
that the strenuous Theodore has red
blood in his veins and not green ink,
as the democrats allege. Moreover,
he is a healthy patriot tho born a
puny child, and 1.-The vice-presiGcncy
is not going to kill him.
So much for Mr.. Roosevelt physical
ly. Mr.. Riis says further: "He has q
rugged belief in America and It's mis-
sion; is an intense lover of country
and flag; vigorous optimist, be-
lever in men who looks for the good
in them and finds it. Practical il
craftsmanship; loyal, trusting, and gen
tie as friend; unselfish, modest as
woman, clean-handed, and clean
hearted, and honest TO the core. In
the splendid vigor of his young man.
hood he is the knightliest figu e in
American politics today, the fi-test ex-
ponent of his country's idea, mi the
model for it's young sons, who are com
ing to take up the task he set them.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-16
BRYAN AND THE SOLDIERS.

a gentleman In Ottumwa has re-
celVed a letter from a friend who is
a private soldier in Company G, 4bth
U. ;. " Infantry, now in the Philip
pines, IN which some strong language
is USED concerning those who hold the
views OIL Mr.. Bryan as to the war now
being waged by Aguinaldo against the
flag of the United States in that part
OF the world. 1t is interesting and
valuable as giving the opinion Of a
sol1ied who is fighting for the flag
concerning the people in this county
VINO wish to dishonor that flag Fol
lowing is an extract from the soldier S
letter.
DO you know, old man, that tie
so-called anti-imperialists, and other
ants and kickers at home are largely
responsible for the continuance of the
war? Every howl they make comes
here at once and is that much encour-
agement to these miserable towards.
They hope to hang on until the admin
istration is changed, when they say.
they will be free. The yappers at
home profess a whole lot of sympathy
for the poor soldier If they had
the sense of a locoed rabbit or the
principles of a yellow cur they would
shut off their insane vaporings and
we will do the rest. If "the poor
soldier in the far-away land" had his
way, we would make a bonfire with
the San Francisco Examiner, ST. Louis
Post-Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer and
New York World. Then we would
catch Senators Mason, Pettigrew, Al
len, Hoar, and German, Congressman
Wheeler, Lentz and Sulzer, coat
them well with tar and feathers, and
feed EN- into our bonfire. The damn
ed miserable rebels don't seem 70
know that all their fool yapping is q
direct insult to the manhood of every
soldier in Uncle Sans army"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-16
A Profitable Farm.

Abba Union We noted the sale Of
Mr.. Herrington's farm near Hilton to
the Whitebreast Fuel Co. in a former
issue of the Union. In a conversation
with Mr.. Harrington since the sale he
told us he bought 10S acres in 1871
and paid for the tract nineteen hun
dred dollars. Two years later he
bought the adjoining 100 acres at $22
per acre-a total of forty-five hundred
and forty dollars for both purchases.
He has had the use of the land since
he purchased it. He sold strip of
the ground for right of way purposes
to the Abba and Centerville Railway
company at $125; he sold two acres,
reserving the coal, at s110; and the
Wabash bought strip of ground par
allel with the Abba and Centerville
Railway company for right of way and
paid him 1858. The Whitebreast Fuel
Co. paid him $12,259.25, showing that
from his original investment of $3.50,
he has received in return $13,257.25.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-16
OCEAN "RAcING."

Naturally no authoritative statement
has been made on the subject, but it is
generally accepted as true that four
transatlantic steamship companies
are racing their ships across the
ocean. The Oceanic, the Kaiser Will
helm der Crosse, the Deutschland, and
the New York are the boats, and each
Will attempt to impress the United
States government with it's swiftness
as carrier of mails.
We trust the United States authori-
ties will be sufficiently impressed, al
tho we fail to see why the differ
ence of an hour or two.in the delivery
OF letters is considered by the post
office directors of greater Importance
than the comfort and safety of thou
sands of people.
What will impress the sensible por-
ton of the public most is the indiffer-
ence OF the companies to their respon-
slDlllty, not as letter-carriers, but as
guardians of human life. They prac-
ideally say to their captains: Take
chances, if necessary, but by all means
get across in the best possible time"
Most captains take chances enough as
a matter of necessity. These four are
hidden to go crashing thru the mar
row and crowded sea lanes between
New York and the British and French
ports with the thought not of the pro-
lection OF their passengers, but of a
record, uppermost in their minds.
IL is all very well to say that they are
experienced men, but SO was Watkins,
the captain of the Paris, experienced.
SO were the caDtainS of the Elha ond
the Bourgogne. Experience often
breeds recklessness, especially when
a premium is placed upon successful
recklessness.
The owners of the ocean grey
hounds are OVERRIDING the business.
1t is time for the public to protest
against the brayado that is at the
bottom of these races.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-16
NO FEAR FOR THE REPUBLIC.

Politicians may declaim about the
dangers which lie in the path of our
republic. They may tell of shoals up.
on which the ship of state will be
grounded and rocks upon when it
may be dashed to atoms, but SO long
as we have educational advantages
like those afforded by the University
OF chicago we need have no fear about
the perpetuity of republican institu-
tons"
General Joseph Wheeler in deliver.
ing the address at the thirty-fourth con.
VOCATION of the University of Chicago
on Friday spoke in the abov
o. the power OF enlightened minds.
Standing before great assemblage
OF learned men and women, this wal.
| rlof statesman gave wise counsel to
his listeners about the principles
which should be instilled into the
youthful mind. Especial stress Was
laid upon the need of teaching true
| nobility, for this, he said had made
our country the pride and envy of the
world The absence of a spirit OF
chivalry and patriotic devotion was
attributed by the general as the chief
reason of China's downfall in the esti-
nation of all other nations.
With a proper education of our com.
trys people as the first requisite to Ia
tlonal safety, General Wheeler told
ms hearers that there must also be
the readiness to engage in war. TT
matters little how great its wealth,
its excellence in literature and science
and art. A nation unprepared and I'M
disposed to battle in Its defense for
felts the respect of the world"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-16

began to hear. Hockey" succeeded
"One Eyed Cat and "Aunty Over"
as the favorite pastime for the boys.
About four days out of the week most
of them spent on wet rock, rod in
hand or tramping the bottom woods
for squirrels.
Miss Daniels became angry. The
next week, when each boy stalked
defiantly in on his fifth day, she had
recourse to switches and two-foot
rulers. These the ungallant gawks
would twist from her frail hands and
throw from the window. Disregard for
discipline became more decided. Miss
Daniels appealed to the parents. She
was told that she was the teacher, not
they, and that it was up to her to con-
troll the pupils.
This crisis developed greatness in
Miss Daniels. She wants a college
course and took that school to make
the money to pay for it. She looked
in the glass at her red, red lips, and
reached her desperate conclusion. 1t
was begrimmed and bebarnyarded
set of young hopefuls under her, but
she determined to take the hazard.
She announced that on Friday every
pupll WHO udu no absent OF mlSD6-
havior marks against him would be al
lowed to kiss her twice. Those who
had been derelict on a single occasion
would be rewarded once. The news
got abroad with great rapidity. 1t
penetrated to a stream twenty miles
from the town, where four of her
worst pupils were camping. They
were in their seats at school next
morning. Such studiousness and pune
tuality were never before known in
Nemaha. Parents were amazed. They
had secretly enjoyed the girls dis
comfiture and now they admired her
pluck
In two days new pupils began to
arrive. They came from miles around
and some wore boards. Youths who
had been given over to an existence of
ignorance suddenly took the greatest
interest in learning and purchased
school books. The school board met
last week and expressed their appros>
al by le444ng Miss Daniels she can be
teacher as long as she pleases.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-16
NEW POSTAL ORDER.
drop Letter" Rate Of Postage Does
Not Apply on Rural Routes,

1OCS
Not Apply on Rural Routes.
Since the beginning of August the
drop letter" or one cent rate of nos.
tage does not apply within rural free
delivery limits. Postmaster Ice
is in receipt of order No. S75 from
the Postmaster General relative to
that matter and other rulings as fol
lows:
"First-That on and after August J,
1900, the drop letter. or one cent
rate of postage will not apply within
rural free delivery limits. The two
cent per ounce rate will be exacted
within such delivery upon all first
class matter except postal cards.
"Second-That the introduction of
rural free delivery will not increase or
otherwise modify the present rate of
postage on second class matter.
'Third-That rural free delivery
carriers will not bring to the post
Office mail matter, collected by them,
which may be delivered on their
routes before completing their trips.