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LAUGHING AND DIsFRANCHIsEMENT
Committee Appointed to Appear Be
fore the Philadelphia Convention.

Committee Appointed to Appear Be
fore the Philadelphia Convention.
The following named persons have been
appointed a committee by the National
Afro-American Council to present before
the republican national convention the ques-
ton of lynching and the violation of the
ballot at the south: George H. White.
Bishop Alexander Walters. Prof: Jesse
Lawson, ]. c. Napier. Col. w. A. P1edger.
G. j. Perry, T. J. Minton. Bishop A. Grant,
J. q. Bruce. ). Frank Blasburn. II. Z.
Smith, Rev. H T. johnson. Charles N
Robinson. Daniel Murray. W. c. Payne.
Rev. George w. Lee, George G. Clinton.
Bishop n. l.. Holsey, Samuel d. Lacy.
Bishop NJ NJ Moore. George l.: Knox.
Rishop c, s. Smith, John Mitchell. jr-, Z.
F. Adams. Editor A. L. Many, Bishop
George w Clinton and ]. f. johnson
The committee will endeavor to have the
convention take strong stand against mob
violence in every part Of tho United states
and against the suffrage laws OF certain
states, which, it Is claimed. in effect nullify
the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments
to the Constitution OF tho United States
TIE council, it is stated. represents over
300. 600 colored voters, residing principally
in the states OF New York. New Jersey,
Delaware, Ohio, Indiana. North Carolina,
Maryland. Kentucy, West Virginia. llEi,
nnis connecticut, minnesota, Missouri and
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willing to Share the Expen...

Mr.. G. E. Abbott. president of tho Wash
irgton. Alexandria and Mt Vernon Rail-
way Company. which company was re-
quested by the District Commissioners sew
eral days ago 20 light the Long bridge has
informed the Commissioners that the struc-
tire is owned by the Philadelphia. Whining
ton and Baltimore Railroad Company. and
Is occupied by the owner as we'll by his
read. MIR. Abbott says his company will
do its share IN lighting the bridge. or 1t will
supply electric current for lighting purposes
to the District at reasonable rates. 1t is
probable the Commissioners will make a
similar reques. of the Philadelphia Will
mington and Baltimore Railroad Company
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the latter to have every one inside the
building elected and an appeal was made
to Police Captain Austin. who. with small
squad of officers was present to preserve
the peace. He was asked for assistance
in getting the Objectionable persons out of
the knight Of Labor headquarters, but he
refused to entertain the proposition and de-
clared his intention not to interfere in the
squabble at all. If. however, there shall be
any disorder growing out of the trouble,
Capt Austin said he will see that all per-
sons concerned therein are arrested.
1t is probable that Acting General Master
Workman Chamberlin will call another
meeting of the general assembly at some
other place than the Knight of Labor head
quarters.
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Best of the $50 Bicycles for =


that they had taken the articles mentioned
he invited them to call at the office.
This is the first time We have taken
anything one of the women said.
"Tu pay for the coat" Mrs. Smith vol
unteered.
Detective Hean entered the office just at
this time and was given the spring jacket
which Mrs. Smith took from under her
skirt, where she had pinned it. Mrs. Lewis
had wrapped the shawls in paper with
rubber bands about the bundle
1t is alleged that the women went to the
second floor of the store. where Mrs. Smith
tried on several jackets. During the time
this was being done, 1t is alleged. she Sc
GREETED the jacket and then had her friend
look to see If the changed condition of her
skirt would attract attention. After this
was done. the shawl counter was visited.
and Mrs. Lewis covered the ShawlS in
question with a piece of paper When the
paper was picked up the shawls were with
it The bundle was quickly wrapped and
the women were soon on their way toward
the street. They were not invited to call
at the office until they reached the ground
floor
Mrs Smith said she did not know what
she was doing when she took the jacket,
and attributed her conduct to her recent
illness. when she spent some time in a
hospital She said she could not stand the
trouble, and 1t was her wish that she
WUulu ole. fTleuOS WHO were Sent loT ar
ranged for the release Of the women on
bond.
Another Appeal-tO Police.
The general assembly took a recess
shortly after noon. Before reassembling
for afternoon session one of the adher-
ents of the Parsons faction, who had been
permitted through an oversight to remain
in the hall, rushed down stairs. pushed the
watchman on duty aside and allowed q
number of Parsons adherents who were
waiting al opportunity to do so to enter.
The effect Of this was to prevent the pro-
posed meeting from being held. for tho
time being, at least
Some Of the friends OF Mr.. Hayes advised
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A BISHOPS WISHES.
CranxtOn Would Have China Chris
tianized at Any Cost.

CrAnstOn Womb Have C"Ah@ Vii I'd
tianized at Any Cost.
CHICAGO. June 1S-A special to the
Tribune from Denver says:
Bishop Earl Cranston. who recently re-
turned from China, declared from the pulpit
TODAY that civilized nations must rule IN
China.
..It IL worth any cost in money, he said
eft is worth any cost in bloodshed If we
can make the millions of Chinese true ana
intelligent Christians.
Il would cut all the red tape In the Worio
and break all the treaties ever made to
nlac4 the armies of the United States IN the
fore next to Great Britain.
The open door must be maintained for
Christianity as well as for commerce.
The Legations at Pekin.
The following is a list Of the foreign min
listers and attaches of the legations at
Pekin:
UNITED STATES.
Edwin H Conger minister.
II G. Sauiers secretary of legation
w E. cambridge, second secretary
F. d. Cheshire. interpreter
GREAT BRITAIN.
Sir Claude M. Macdonald minister
Fl. G. o. Bax Ironside, first secretary OF
legation.
n G. NJ Dering, second secretary.
H. Cockburn. Chinese secretary
Give Bigham. honorary attache.
G. F. Browne, military attacne.
Lieut.. Col DIR. Bushel.
GERMANY.
Baron Won Ketteler, minister (reported
killed..
Dr. Won Prittwitz and DR.. Won Gaffron.
secretaries of legation.
Baron Won der Goltz, secretary and inter-
prefer.
H. Cordes, second interpreter.
O. Felsenau, chancellor.
RUSSIA
NJ de Giers. minister.
B. Kroupensk, first secretary OF legation
b. Evreinow. second secretary.
p Ponow, first interpreter
N. kolessow, second Interpreter.
FRANCE.
S. Pichon. minister
D'Authouard. first secretary
H Leduc, first Interpreter.
Vidal, military attache.
JAPAN.
Baron Nishii, minister.
Ishii Kikoujiro, first secretary.
SPAIN.
B. ]. de Cologan, minister.
ITALY
The Marquis Salvage Raggt. minister.
AUSTRIA-HUNGARY.
Baron Czikann Won Wahlborn, minister.
Dr. A. Won RoSthorn secretary OF lega-
ton.
BELGIUM.
Baron de Vinck, minister.
PORTUGAL
F. H Galhardo, minister.
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EACH TO BE LICENSED.
Opinion by Attorney A. b. Duvall Re-
spectinR Automobiles

OPAhAoA W Attorney a. ID. OuVAIk nc
spectinH Automobiles.
In an opinion rendered by the attorney
for the District, Mr. A. B. Duvall. that Of
fetal today advised tho Commissioners that
a separate license should be required for
each automobile used for the transporta-
ton of passengers for hire. whether located
upon q public stand or upon private prop
erty. and also for each automobile used
under contract with hotels. clubs. ETC.. or in
the service of the United States. Mr. Du-
vail explains that in referring to those in
the service Of the government, he does not
mean such automobiles as are the proper
ty of the United States, because vehicles
under such conditions are practically at
the public service.
The opinion was rendered in the case OF
MT J. M. Hill OF New York. who asked to
be informed whether the license law con-
corning hacks is applicable to automobiles
located not upon public stands. but upon
private space, such as the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad station
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LONDON HEARS NEWS FROM HERE


at Taku.
LONDON, June 1S.-The dispatch Of the
Associated Press from Admiral Kempfr.
dated Washington. containing the Ameri-
can admlrars report of the engagement at
Taku was the first news Lord Salisbury re-
ceved of the capture Of the Taku forts.
The British government was aware that an
engagement was proceeding, but it was ig-
norant of the result, and the greatest salts
faction is evinced.
The officials of the foreign Office say no
word has been received from the British
minister at Pekin, Sir Claude Macdonald,
since June 10. and the government is ig-
norant to whether the legations at the
Chinese capital have been captured or not.
The admirals on the spot are relied on to
overcome all difficulties Admiral Seymour,
the British commander, not being hampered
by orders. and any requests which he may
make will be promptly met.
The admiralty office has received the fol-
lowing official dispatch from Chefoo, under
todays date:
THE japanese man-of-war Teyahasi has
just arrived from Taku. She reports that
the commander-in-chief and troops arc back
at Tien Tsin.''
Troops Called From India.
SIMLA, June 1S.-In consequence Of the
b
Bengal Infantry has been ordered to pro-
coed to Hong Kong.
Russia Demands Indemnity.
LONDON, June 1S.-A dispatch from
Shanghai says Russia has demanded So
DOC, 900 taels indemnity for the damage done
to the Chinese railroads in which Russians
are interested.
Communication Re-Established.
NEW YORK, June 1S.-The central cable
office Of the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany this morning issues the following
notice:
Photographic communication with Taku
and Tien Tsin has been re-established via
the Siberian and Helampo route.
The Commercial Cable Company also
makes similar announcement.
British Ganboat Damaged.
LONDON, June ia dispatch from
Che Foo under today's date, says:
1.-THE forces of the combined fleets oc-
cupied the Taku north forts yesterday,
after exploding a magazine. The British
gunboat Algerine was damaged and two
of her officers and four men were wounded.
Japan and Russia are reported to be
landing large force of troops.
"All is quiet here"
French Cruisers Ordered to China.
PARIS. June 1S.-The French first-class
cruiser Guichen and the French armored
cruiser An,ical Charner have been ordered
to fit out for China.
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AN EXCELLENT RECORD.

pau,-LabIe Work of the Pension
bureau in Eleven Months.
The pension bureau has made remark
ab,v fine record for work turned out DUR
ing the eleven months ended May II. lSoo'
During those eleven months there were IS
sued by the pension bureau 90,91S certln-
Gates. of which number 34.s6s were orig
inal allowances, while $3.50 were increases.
reratings etc. At the present time there
ara oniv about 10000 claims for original
pensions-invalids and widows-ready with
Evidence for adjudication by the bureau.
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GEN. JOE wHEELER's COMMISSION.
Upon Receiving It He Volunteers to
Take Service In China.

Upon Receiving 1t He Volunteers to
Take Service In China.
Gen. Joe Wheeler today received his COM
mission as brlgadier general in the army OF
the United States from President Mckinley.
He called at the War Department and
learning of the latest news from China, lost
no time IL. making evident to the authorities
his Willingness to start at once to China to
undertake any military duty within his
mower to discharge. 1t Is not likely. how
ever. that his patriotic offer will be ac-
cepted. If the plans of the War Depart
ment are not changed he will be placed on
the retired list in short time and the
vacancy in the list Of briEadler generals
thus created filled by the promotion Of Gen.
Schwan or some other officer of the regular
army who has distinguished himself in the
Spanish war or the Philippine instruction
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Gen. Shafter, at San Francisco. has tele-
graphed the War Department that the
transport Thomas has sailed for Manila
with Maj. Williams. 18th Infantry; Lieut..
Wears. 21s., and Knox, 9th Infantry; Col.
Woodruff, subsistence department.; Maj.
Goodman. lay department: Maj. Ruthers.
subsistence department; Capt. Simpson, as
sistant surgeon: one acting assistant sur
geon. =; Hospital. Corps men, 1863 recruits
and casuals as follows:
Cavairy-Sd, fourteen; 4th twenty-eight.
Artiliery-sd. sixteen: 4th. nine: 9th.
eleven; 9th. twenty.
Infantry-Sd. nineteen; 4th, two: 9th.
twenty-four; 9th, twenty-nine; 18th. twenty
six; l4th, one: 10th. thirty; 18th. thirty
eight: 18th. two; 10Th, thirty-one: 20tn.
thirty: 2lst. four; 22d, thirty-two; 24th. one:
18th. two.
Gen. Shaftei says he personally inspected
the Thomas and found every thing appar-
emily in f1rst-class condition.
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Disposed of by VIII.

The will of Charlotte Madre dated Au-
gust 3. 1895. and naming Marie A. D. Madre
executrix. was filed this afternoon for pro-
bate. The estate of tho testatrix is be-
queathed to her children.
The will OF Benjamin J. Cant, dated Oc-
tober 1. 1888. and naming James Cant and
James w. Butcher executors, was also
filed for probate late this afternoon. The
estate is bequeathed to his wife. Catherine
l. Cant, for life. In the event OF her de-
mise it is to go to the children Of the tes-
tatOr
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addresses during the Otis celebration there.
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn, who has
been in New York for several days on per-
sonal business, resumed his duties at the
War Department today.
Mr.. W. S. Coursey has returned to the
city from short visit to his parents at
Granitsyille. s. c.
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onJEcroNABLE ORDER.
Treasury Department xInstructs DR..
Kenyon to Rescind 1t.

Keny0Un 10 UescInU IL
The Treasury Department has directed
DR., Kenyoun of the marine hospital serv-
ice, and quarantine officer at San Fran
cisco, to rescind his receft order putting
into effect the circular issued some time
ago by the marine hospital forbiddiag per-
sons from leaving California unless pro-
vided with health-eertiiicate. The de-
partment also has decided to contest the
case against Dr. Kenyoun of contempt Of
court for putting this regulation into effect.
The Attorney General has been asked to
instruct the United States attorney at San
Francisco to appear fer Kenyoun, as it is
thought that he had nosintention Of disre-
garding the mandate of the court
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Sergeants Made Second Lieutenants.
Quartermaster Sergeant Elmer q. Gavett.
Company II, :9th Volunteer Infantry, has
been appointed a second lieutenant In that
regiment and Sergt. Donald W. Strong.
Company A. 35th Volunteer Infantry. a
second lieutenant in that regiment Both
of these officers are serving with their reg
iments in the Philippines.
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T.s.y,. Govern ment Recei,t..

National bank notes received today for
redemption. 1851. 531. Government receipts
From internal revenue. 81 323. Ats: customs.
s40a.6S3 miscellaneous, $So,548. Expendi-
lures, 81 $4,000.
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Assistant Paymasters Appointed.
William B. Rogers and Thomas D. Harris
have been appointed assistant paymasters
in the navy to rank from June II. 1900.
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The Delasoa Railroad Decision.

1~8O1* HO1U DcCINIOm.
BERNIE, June 1S-The second of the Del
agoa railroad decisions was today COM
municated to the parties most interested
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Steamahin Arrival,

At Liverpool. June lS-Arrived. Bowie,
from New York.
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:;-yari piece EGG =, TAPE. &c.
Sewing Ma hi1- >>"dies, &c package.
Nutu4i Hooks and Eyes. -. card.
Goinch Tape Measures. e. each.
Good Cr.Hty Wire Hairpirs. 20. PAPER.
Cro~Iey's Gsl5--yr Needles, &c. paper.
C,llu!gid 1T.ia.hlss. y each
Tract " wheels &c -sch.
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How He Lost.

eyes, sir" said the half-done young
man to his seat-mate In the T street
car the other afternoon, "a fellah can
make any woman moisten her lips by
just lookin' at her. All he's got t do is
[ shoot sort O. admirin' glance at her
and she moistens her lips and proceeds
I look pretty. Bet you dollar / can
make the first woman that enters the
ear moisten her lips within ten seconds
after she takes her seat"
"Ill take a dollars worth of that"
said the haif-done youths seat-mate,
who looked trifle cheap over the COM
pany he found himself in.
Then the car stopped, and u colored
attendant helped middle-aged blind
woman onto the car, taking a seat him
self at respectful distance from her.
The half-done youth wanted to
WEIGH, but he produced the solitary
one-dollar bill that he had carefully
folded away in his vest pocket when his
seat-mate said: "'You lose" in short,
5erky way that was full of meaning.
Washington Post.
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sake and god-daughter of the princess
of Wales, who died within three years
of her marriage to one of the Russian
grand dukes. OF the five princes, the
future king of Greece-who enjoys the
splendid title of duke of Sparta-was
married shortly after the death of the
late Emperor Frederick to Princess
Sophie of Russia, one of Queen Victo-
ria's most charming and accomplished
granddaughters, who showed, during
the Turkish-Greek war, not little of
her mothers remarkable intellectual
power, for she organized all the ar
engagements made for the nursing of
English nurses whom she early asked
to come to her assistance. The duke
and duchess of Sparta, who inhabit a
beautiful country palace near Athens,
have three children-two little sons and
daughter. In connection with this
fact, it is curious to note that, accord
ing to an old Greek prophecy, when a
George is born to royal parents re-
joicing in the names of Constantine and
Sophie, he will become the conqueror
of the Turks and set up once more the
Greek orthodox religion in CONSTANT
nople.
OF late Prince George, the king and
queens second son, has played a certain
part on the European stage. for 10 him
has been confided the pacification of
Crete. He is a splendid-looking man.
just 81 years Of age, and full of energy
and vitality. He is the intimate friend
-as we'll, of course, as first cousin.-
of the emperor of. Russia, and he ac-
companied the latter during his tour
in the east; indeed, it was Prince
George who saved the future car from
being assassinated by a Japanese fanat-
ic. He is possessed of enormous
strength, and successfully warded off
the blow intended for the czarowitz.
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GREEK ROYAL FAMILY.
It's Members Are, without Exception,
Good-LoOkipg and Live TOgeth-
err In Perfect Harmony.

Considering the relationship between
the Greek royal family and the reign
ing houses of Europe it is curious that
so little is known of them. They do not
occupy public attention as do other
royalties. King George is the favorite
brother of the prince Of Wales and is
one of the cleverest as well as one of
the handsomest relying sovereigns on
the continent.
Like the princess of Wales, he has the
rare combination of fair hair and deep
blue eyes, and at the time of his mar
riage to Grand Duchess Olga OF Rus
STA they were said to be not only the
handsomest royal couple, but the finest
looking man and woman in Greece, that
land of handsome folk. Few princes
have had more romantic lives than
King George. He was the second son of
his parents, the king and queen Of Den
mark, and when offered the Greek
throne was but a boy of II. He began
to reign a couple of months before he
was -1s, and four years later married,
his bride being just 16.
The king and queen became the par
ents of seven children-fye sons and
two daughters; and the one shadow
over their ideal married life has been
the loss Of the elder princess, the name
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NEW FIELD FOR WOMEN.
II La the Stretching of shoes and In
/ Not of Fiowery Ease for Those
who Try 1t.

: When the woman said che wanted a
pair of shoes the hollow-eyed clerk did
not ask: what size, madam" but
said, instead: New or secondhand? p
/. The woman hesitated, not quite
grasping the significance of the ques-
ttion. "Why, new, of course" she said,
at length.
"The reason asked" said the clerk,
twas that we have several pairs Of shoes
of different sizes that have been worn
Il little, just enough to stretch them,
land L didn't know but that you would
like pair that your feet would slip
right into, and that you'd never have
any trouble with"
The woman's interest had plainly got
started by that time "Haye you any
such :" she asked.
"A few pairs, as have just said," re-
piled the clerk. 'aThey have been worn
long enough by professional shoe
lstretchers to take the stiffness and new
ness away. We are thinking Of making
these stretched shoes permanent and
prominent feature of our stock. Why,
10 you AuOWs AC COALluuCu, Win III
creased earnestness, ''if / had foot
that could expand or contract at will,
according to circumstances, could
make pile of money by just trying on
shoes. Anybody who has ever endured
.the torment incident to stretching q
new pair Of shoes would be willing to
pay 50 per cent. more pair in order to
be relieved Of the discomfort OF getting
them set to the foot. The custom of
offering stretched shoes to patrons has
ALREADY been introduced into several
stores in town, and it certainly ought to
become very popular. Judging by pres
ient Indications, 1t will not be long I'M
It'll every shoe store of any pretensions
will employ people with feet Of the
standard sizes to wear new shoes for a
day or so to break them in. 1t will GER
tainly be good Investment, for pa
irons will buy shoes oftener when the
horror of setting them has been re-
moved, and thus more money will ac-
crue to the dealer. Shoe stretching is
calling that will not permit its follow
ers to tread on fowery paths of ease.
but the possibility of buying shoes that
are comfortable from the start opens
up view of elysium for the wearer."
N. Y. Sun,
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cd of arranging the fullness at the
back of the skirt and one which bids
fair to enjoy a large share of popular
favor during the summer season.
1t requires no more material to make
the new skirt than is used when adopt
ing the triple-fold center plat. The
fullness of the latter is simply dis
persed across the back of the skirt In
smaller box plaits which can range in
width from one-halt to three inches, as
the material will allow
A summer skirt of khaki cloth made
to wear with separate waists has the
fullness at the back laid in seven tiny
plaits not more than IN inch wide.
The front and sides are close fitting
and the skirt touches the floor all
around with an increased train effect at
the back. An economic advantage of
these skirts is that they are all built
upon imitation silk Innings, and. with
care, will wear the whole season with
out evidencing any need of replenish-
ment.-Helen Gray Page, in Chicago
News
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AnIdlc GlrI.s Question.

She said she knew better, but that
was afterward. At the time she was
earnestly inquiring into the ways Of
nature. They stood outside the fence
of the buffalo pen in Lincoln park-she
and the man and some.others. Before
she spoke she scarcely noticed the pres
ence of the others. After it happened
she thought the others numbered
thousand. The animals lay idly blink
ing in the sunshine and the girl as
idly asked this question: do they
make buffalo robes out of the hair that
falls off their backs?" The crowd be-
gan to shout and he man to blush. The
girl protested it was a joke. Perhaps
it was. but the man found the point
800 dull for his wits.-Chicago Chron
Gle.