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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

is perhaps to be congratulated. in that 1t
is perhaps to be congratulated, in>that
even though its absence transforms him
into an apologist for the Abe Lincoln
whose rough but beautiful personality all
Americans cherish beyond words.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15
TO SUCCEED REV. soPER.
Plymouth congregational churcr

Plymouth congregational Church
Considers the Matter.
AT meeting of the church last evening
1t was unanimously decided to extend q
call to the Rev. George M. Morrison to
the pastorate made vacant by the resig-
nation Of Rev. George E. Soper, of Plym-
outh Congregational church. The matter
will also be considered by the church So
ciety, which will meet in the church par
lors next Wednesday evening.
The business meeting followed a prayer
meeting. Then James D. Humphrey as
sumed the chair and read the report of
the committee appointed at previous
meeting to fill the vacant pulpit. The
committee reported in favor of Rev. G.
M. Morrison, and, after some general
discussion, the report was adopted unan-
imously. The matter of arranging the
salary was left to the trustees.
j. F. Jackson introduced a resolution,
which was carried unanimously, provfd-
ing that the committee in charge shall
not rent the church for any entertain
ment outside of the regular church work.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15
Sm0ISe Social.

President N N. Nelson, of the stone
masons' union presided at an open meet
ing and smoke social last evening. Pres
ident William Doyg and Secretary A. w.
Fields, of the Minneapolis union, headed
a delegation of sixty from the Mill City
union. and came over in q chartered car.
The visitors were given a warm welcome.
Addresses were made by President Doyg.
Secretary Fields and C. II. Brooks, of
Minneapolis, and President Nelson and
Malcolm Geddes, of the local union. APP
plications from ten new members were re-
ceived.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15
BRlTONS ON BOER SOIL
Continued From First Page.

Continued From First Page.
the Beers surrounded the British in over
whelming numbers and used artillery it
became evident it would be impossible to
hold Siingersfontein, which the British
abandoned, falling back under cover of
darkness. The casualties are estimated
as not excessive under the circumstances
DAVIS COMING HOME.
LORENZO MARQUES, Delagoa Bay,
Monday, Feb. 12-Webster Davis. United
States assistant secretary of the interior.
has arrived here from Pretoria and sails
on the steamer Kanseler, via Naples, on
his way home.
MRS. ADAIR'S MISSION
NEW YORK, Feb. 14-Mrs Corneiia
Adair, who comes here as the head of the
hospital ship Maine. seeking American
subscriptions in behalf of the wounded
and killed in South Africa was a pas
senger on the White Star liner Oceanica,
which arrived from Liverpool today
Mrs. Adair said:
81 shall be here three weeks and dur
ing that time 1 expect to visit Phila.-
delphia, Pittsburg, Chicago Kansas City
and possibly other places. 1t is my in.
tention to hold drawing room meetings
in the houses of my friends here. and In
the other cities. in which 1 will explain
the work and set forth our needs. TlA
money which I expect to raise at these
meetings will not come in the form of
collection. I am not here on a begging
expedition, and L want all that Is given
to come as spontaneous expressions Of
sympathy"
1t was pointed out to Mrs. Adair that
while appeals had been published CALI
ing upon 1rishmen to help her cause. Miss
Maud Come was here, working against
England. She said she had nothing to
say on the subject adding:
why, Miss Come is not even Irish.
She is English"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15
JOPLING DEMANDS COIN.

Claims n Railway Company Caused
His Illegal Imprisonment.
Fred .Topling yesterday commenced an
action to recover $4,000 from the ST. Paul
Il Duluth railway for false imprison-
ment. The plaintiff alleges that on Nov.
8, 1899, he was arrested by Special Of
ficer w. II. Cogin on a charge of tres
passing in the yards and taken to
Margaret street station. On the follow
ing day, Jopling says, he appeared in
municipal court and was discharged. In
addition to. the humiliation he had All
arm broken in the scuffie attendant upon
the arrest.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

w. Wilson, Hon. John G. Lentz. M. c.
Wetmore, Hon. G. A. Towne.
Chairman Lockwood declared the con-
ference adjourned sine die after he had
appointed the following members of the
executive committee Of the American
Antitrust league; George Fred Williams,
of Massachusetts; F. s. Monnett of
Ohio; P. 8. Dow, of New York; Tom l..
johnson. of Ohio, and NJ C. Wetmore. OF
Missouri.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15
STATE COURT OF HONOR
Brought Into Existence, With NJ.
Reynolds, Albert Lea, President.

Brought Into Existence, With NJ.
Reynolds, Albert Lea, President.
A state court of the Court of Honor,
an Illinois organization that has been in
existence five years, was formed at Cen
trail hall yesterday. 1t was attended by
the following delegates:
M. c. Shook, Preston: j. e. Drake,
Rochester; G. w. Kester. Austin; George
bert Lea: M. L. Seymour Winona: DR..
Cora Roberts, Minneapolis; G. l.. Wood
worth Ashby; F. Hidde, Herman: S. j.
Ryan, Morris: Carl Leaman. Chokio: e.
Laura johnson, Mortified; c. J. Sund, st.
Paul; ]. H. Play, Kimban: ]. Q. Nor
neapolis; NJ. E. Hessler, Lansing; F.
Smith. Eden Valley NJ. Cody, Minneap-
oils; NJ e. Shoemaker. Maine Prairie
The meeting was called to order by
Louis De Lestry, vice chancellor and
state organizer.
The following officers were chosen:
State Chancellor-M. Reynolds, Albert
Lea.
State Vice Chancellor-G. L. Wood
worth, Ashby.
State Recorder. E. Dumka, Roches-
ter
State Treasured Schwartz, Minneap
oils.
State Chaplain-Rev George P. Magill.
Owatonna.
State Conductor-Caf Leaman, Chokio.
State Guard-M l.. Seymour, Winona.
State Board of Directors-M. C. Shoop,
F. Hidde, Herman c. J. Sund. St. Paul;
S. ]. Ryan, Morris; c.. NJ. McCurdy, Eden
Valley; M j. Hanie, Minneapolis.
G. T. -McGill, of Owatonna. and P. ].
Sund. of st. Paul. were elected delegates
to the national court of the order.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15
woodworkers VIII Dance.

The woodworkers initiated one new
member and received the application of
one at a meeting held last evening A
committee, consisting of j. Sullivan, Os-
car Johnson and j. e. Hagl1n, was ap-
pointed to confer with committee from
the boXmakerS' union as to suspended
members. Business was reported as first
class, the Bohn Manufacturing company
wanting cabinet makers, and the Gribben
Lumber company machine men. Re
ceipts, $4S55; expenses, $25.12. The union
will give a dance March 81.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15
HIGH LATITUDEs.
Gland of the Midnight Sun" at the
Central High School.

The entertainment given by the Sur
ricks last evening at the Central high
school, for the benefit Of the Hawthorne
school library, was fairly well attended
and decidedly interesting. Mrs. Surrick
sang in clear, sweet mezzo-soprano
and was encored. Then came the lecture
on Alaska, the Land of the Midnight
Sun" profusely illustrated. George l..
Surrick told of his experiences in a tour
through the great Mecca of the gold
hunters. Sitka, Juneau, Dyea, Skaguay,
the Chillkoot pass and Dawson City
were among the points of interest de-
scribed and illustrated by the lecturer
Mrs. Surrick gave a number of recita-
lions, and the interest of the audience
was kept UP throughout the programme.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15
Fell Asleep While on Duty.

LONDON, Feb. IA letter received
from the commander of the contingent In
Of members of the Royal Canadian regi-
ment. charged with having slept on duty
at Modder river. A sergeant OF the post.
who was one of the culprits will be Sc
verely reprimanded. one of the priyateS
admonished. and the third sentenced to
eight days confinement.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

will probably put an end forever to the
warrant which police regulations now Of
fer for the maintenance Of such displays.
1t will redeem the principal city of the
country from being the last abiding place
of such ruffianism, and it will open de-.
cent mems eyes to the real character OF
the performances which have passed Of
late under the designation of prize fights.
The G l o b 9 Is not opposed to exhibit
lions of the boxers art. Practiced within
the limits of reason, it is no more than
display Of athletics In one given direction.
But the game has become an occupation
for large variety of the most dangerous
classes of society, and being conducted
as it is, purely with reference to its
financial results, 1t has become, as 1t in
evitably must have become, open and
brutal crime
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

city railway company Is on trial before
Judge Lewis and a jury In district court.
The plaintiff sues to recover $4,000 for q
sustained by him through having been
struck by care while bicycle riding on
South Robert street on Aug. IL. 1898.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15
Itasca County Cases.

If the Itasca county commissioners sum-
moned by Gov. Lind to appear before a
special commission in the senate chamb er
today fail to respond, Gov. Lind will de-
clare their places vacant.
The governor appointed Thomas R.
Kane, of this city, to take the testimony
of W. V. Fuller, W. II. Everton and
William E. Meyers. the three commission
ers mixed up in the Itasca county brib-
cry case, and they will be given a chance
to show cause why they should not be
removed from office.
The hearing set for today is of pre-
liminary nature, and after the evidence
has been taken it will be submitted to
Gov. Lind. and another hearing given
next Tuesday. when the testimony will
be reviewed and arguments submitted.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15
WEATHER FOR TODAY.

.Mnnesota-Fair and continued Geld
Thursday and Friday; northerly winds
North Dakota-Fair and continued cold
Thursday and Friday; northerly winds.
South Dakota-Fair and continued cold
Thursday and Friday; northerly WINDS.
Iowa-Fair in northern and western,
colder, with snow fiurries and clearing. In
southeast portion Thursday: northeast 10
north winds. Friday fa'~ and continued
cold
Wisconsin-Fair Thursday, preceded by
snow in southeast portion; colder IN
southern portion; brisk northerly winds.
Friday fair. -,
Thursday and Friday; variable winds.
ST. PAUL.
Yesterdays observations, taken by the
United States weather bureau, St Paul,
P F. Lyons observer, for the twenty
four hours ended at o'clock last night.
Barometer corrected for temperature
and elevation.
Highest temperature .................... -
Lowest temperature .................... ID
Daily range. ............ '''-''....
Average temperature .................. =
Barometer ...... .............. -eV' 70
Relative humidity ..-...........''.....'. o.
z p. M, temperature .................... U
2 D. M, wind, northwest; weather, partly
cloudy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

Monument for Col. Thompson.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Feb IA fund
has been started in this section of the
state for the erection of a monument to
the memory of the late Col Richard w.
The principal contributors
will be school children.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15
DEATHS OF A DAY.

NEW YORK, Feb 15-Aseno White,
better known as Hank White. Well
known negro minister, died today, aged
sixty eight years.
PENSACOLA, Fla, Feb 4-Osmund
C. Howe, British vice consul at this port,
died today, aged sixty-eight.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

Thomas B. Reed says he is now attend
ing to business and making money
like the rest of the reformers. Several
Republicans are wondering IL it would be
we'll to try on the coat.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

Twenty-Five women were out to see
criminals legally whipped at Wilmington.
The maternal spanking instinct takes Pc
culiar forms at times.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

A gentleman about to leave his present
position would like situation as execu-
tive for large concern. Address w. S.
Taylor, Kentucky.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

Congressman sibley has not yet cried
for the moon, but wall from his dlrec-
ton is expected at almost any moment.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

Claims Damages for Injuries.
The case of Edward Medcalf against the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

One more day will be allowed FOR ring
ing changes in '"The Man With the Hoe
and then The flag will be dropped.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

Mr.. Cullom, of Illinois, Is now ready to
talk with spirit and experience upon the
subject Of political kopjes.
The author of Ben Bolt" says it Is a
poor song, and he ought to know.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

The burden of Mr.. Tricks bill OF COM
plant seems to be that he would Ike to
endow a few of those libraries himself.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

Any one imagining that Mr.. Platt Is Sc
riously worried by Mr.. Roosevelt is mis-
taken The New York veteran knows that
boys will be boys
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

Mayor Kiefer will have two appoint
ments to make ON thenschool board the
first Of the month, as the terms OF the
two ZimmermanS expire on that date
The annual meeting of the board will oc-
cur about the 18th ofssI-the month, when
the board will ELECT itsaofficers, including
a secretary and superintendent OF repairs
1t is regarded asIquite probable in many
quarters that both members of the board
will be reappointea for third term. The
mayor believes that he. can do no better
than reappoint Mr.. HI O. Zimmerman
from the First Ward,I as his fences in
that section of the city will need some lit
tie repairing 1t is also true that Ber-
nard Zimmerman, the president of the
board, is entirely in accord with Mayor
Kiefer upon school subjects, and will
likely be honored with another term. The
election of superintendent does not take
place until early in june
Claims Damages for Injuries.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15
APOLoGIz1NG ron LINCOLN.

THURSDAY. FEBRUARY Is. 1900.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15
yESTERDAY,s TEMPERATURES.
*SpnHigh

washington time q p. m. st. Paul..
below zero
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-15

In some quarters there is a well devel-
oped suspicion that Mr.. Plngree is only
waiting notice that the veal is ION the
fire.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-15

Largely Attended by the Many Friends
Of the Deceased Yesterday

Tho funeral Of the late James Fox
took place at the family residence on
Duane street yesterday afternoon, be-
tween the hours Of and O'CLOCK.
The attendance was exceedingly large
ard many scores OF citizens rendered
their last respects 10 man who was
well and widely known.
During the afternoon the customs
house was closed and Judge Mcbride
adjourned the circuit court during the
hours OF the funeral out Of respect for
the deceased.
The funeral sermon was preached by
the Rev. Mr.. Peart. Of the Methodist
church. The sermon was most pow
crful reflection OF ths uncertainty OF
life and the great need Of preparation
for the inevitable end. In referring to
the He of the deceased the Rev. Peart
said. in substance:
MY acquaintance with the deceased
was very limited. ] called upon him
twice during his sickness. am In
formed from all quarters Of his quail
ties. a fine husband. a good father
man who attended to his own busi-
ness. He was possessed with a char
liable spirit. and kind TO every body
and was universally liked His me.
chanlcal skin was superb. What takes
between God and man at the last
moment we do not always know May
his spirit rest In peace
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-15
SEVENTH STREET IMPROVE
MENT.

Notice is Hereby Given, That the
Common Council of the City Of Astoria
intends to improve all that portion of
Seventh street in that part of the City
OF Astoria as laid out and recorded by
John Mcclure, in Clatsop county, Ore
gon, from the north line of Bond street
to the south line of Astor street, to
the full width thereof, and on the es-
tablished grade, by planking the same
with sound fir plank 4x12 inches laid
upon stringers, and the construction
of sidewalks and cutters on both sides
of said portion of said street Said
Improvement as to its construction in
matter of detail and the material used,
except as hereinbefore mentioned,
shall be in accordance with the pro-
visions of ordinance No. 1901 of the city
of Astoria, entitled AN Ordinance in
relation to the improvement of streets"
approved the third day of January,
1895, except the lumber may be of any
color of good sound fir lumber. and
said improvement shall be made strict
ly in accordance with the specifica-
tions therefor to be deposited with the
auditor and police judge Of said city
by the city surveyor. That the costs
and expenses of said improvement
shall be betrayed by special assess
ment upon the lots, lands and prem
ises fronting upon, adjacent to and
otherwise benefited by said improve
ment, which said lots, lands and prem
ises fronting upon, adjacent to and
specially benefited by said improve
ment are hereby included within a
special assessment district hereby es-
tabllshed for said Improvement, con-
sisting of the lots, lands and premises
benefited by said Improvement and to
be assessed for the purpose of defray-
ing the costs and expenses of said inn
provement, and described particularly
as follows, to-wit:
Commencing at the southwest cor
ner of lot six (6l in block eleven QD
and running thence north to the north
west corner of lot three (S) In said
block eleven I'D, thence east along the
north line of blocks eleven 1D and ten
Q0) to the northeast corner of lot two
(2) in block ten Q0), thence south to
the southeast corner of lot seven ID
in block ten Q0), thence west along
the south line II said block ten Q0)
and eleven Q1) 20 the place of begin
ming and containing lots numbered l,
2, z and in block ten Q0), and lots
numbered 3, 4, and 8 in block number
eleven Q1), all in that part of the city
of Astoria, Clatsop county, state Of
Oregon, as laid out and recorded by
John Mcclure.
This notice is published in the Daily
Astorlau for eight days in pursuance
to a resolution duly adopted by the
common council of the city Of Astoria
on the 9Th day OF March, 1900, the first
publication of this notice being on
Thursday, March 8. 1900.
H. e. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge Of the City
OF Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-15

Notice is further given that a pri-
mary election is hereby called to be
held in the City of Astoria for the pre-
cinct Of Astoria, for the purpose Of
elcctIng 4S delegates to the republican
county convention, to be held at the
City OF Astoria, on Saturday, April z
1900. at lO:3O a. M, said primary shall
be held Wednesday, March 21, 1900,
from the hours of / o'clock p. m. to the
hour Of 6 o'clock p. m. Of said day. The
following polling places in each ward
of said city have been established,
namely:
In ward No. ], Engine House N. i;
ward No. 2, at number 654 CONNER
cial street, and ward No, 8, Engine
House NO. 8.
The following judges have been ap-
pointed, to-wit;
Ward No. 1--Grant Trullinger, H. G..
Smith and Thomas Mokko.
Ward No. s-F. L. Parker, II. D.
Thing and ID. II. Welch.
Ward No. ST. S. Cornelius, w. B.
Painter and C. A. Linenweber.
BY order of the Central Committee.
Attest: w. f. MGREGOR,
II. ]. CARNEY, Chairman.
Secretary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-15

The latest FL Dorado is reported to be
on Nome City beach, Alaska. Thous-
ands Of people are Fastening there.
many OF whom will return broken in
health. or what avail is gold when
health is gone? Guard your health
with the best of all medicines-Hostet-
ter's Stomach Bitters, and you will al
ways have true wealth. The Bitters
are for people who have abused their
stomachs, or are naturally weak. It
will regulate the bowels, stir up the
liver. invigorate the kidneys, and abso-
lutely cure indigestion, constipation.
malaria, chills and fever. It is a natur-
al tonic, absolutely free from danger
Gus narcotics. II should be taken at
the present season, to protect the sys-
TEN from sudden colds and malaria at
tacks. It's good medicine to keep on
hand.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-15
TO THE LADIES OF ASTORIA.

The Astoria Gas Light Company, be-
llevlng that the only proper way 10
cook is by gas. particularly during the
summer months which are now ap-
preaching. and wishing to demonstrate
the convenience, quickness and cool
ness OF this method, has engaged Miss
Grace Morey TO give a series OF cooking
lessons, covering three or four days. in
order that all who desire may have an
opportunity OF learning how to cook
easily and correctly.
The first lesson will be given on Fri
day, March l6. at 2:3O p. m. at the
corner OF Eleventh and Bond strets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-15
CALL FOR REPUBLICAN COUNTY
CONVENTION.

A republican convention for Clatsop
county is hereby called to meet at the
court house in the City Of Astoria, on
Saturday. April Z. 1900, at lO:3O o'clock
a. m. for the purpose OF electing dele
gates to attend the republican state
convention TO be held at the City OF
Portland. on Thursday, April u. 1900. at
10 a m, and the republican congress
sional convention for the Second con-
gresslonal district TO be held In Port
land. Oregon. Friday. April 10, 1900. at
10 o'clock a. m, and for the purpose
OF nominating the following county Of
ficers TO be voted for at the election
10 be held on Monday, June 4th. 1900.
to-wit.
Two representatives, one commission
er. clerk. sheriff. treasurer, surveyor,
assessor superintendent Of schools. cor
oner one road supervisor for each pre-
cinot, one constable for each precinct,
one justice of the peace for each pre-
cinct. a
The committee recommend that the
primaries in the various precincts be
held on Wednesday. March 2l, 1900.
The following apporuonment has
been made. being one delegate at large
from each precinct, and one delegate
for every twenty-five votes or fraction,
cast for Governor T. T. Geer at the
election held in 1898:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-15
CIRCUIT COURT TRANSACTIONS

VIM. Tarrant VS., Robert Carruthers,
ordered that this matter be referred
to C E. Runyon to take and report the
testimony herein.
Astoria Savings bank VS.. John Hen
erickson, motion to strike out parts of
defendants answer sustained.
II. b. Parker VS.. Chas II. Page ct al,
ordered that plaintiff ne allowed to
amend his compleint by interlneation.
Concordia Brown Bolander VS.. j. w,
Brown, on trial before the court and
continued till today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-15
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

United states to Henry "A Bloom
100 acres in section l, T 4 N, r u w;
patent.
Columbia Lumber Company to The
Oregon Fir Company-2OO acres in sec
ton 12, II N, r 7 w, and section Z.
It s N, f 6 w; sS.1a5.s5.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-03-15
PEACE DECLARED.

Why devote all your time reading
about the Boer war and the gold fields
OF Alaska? There are other matters of
vital Importance; you may make trip
East, and viii want to know how TO
travel. In order to have the best SER
vice, use the Wisconsin Central Rail-
way. between st. Paul and Chicago.
For rates ana other information write
JAMES A. CLOCK.
General Agent, Portland, Oregon.