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Consolation

Mr.. Fouduar-Ask the doctor 20 come TO my
house Immediately My wife doesn't quite like
the baby's looks
Norah-He's out, sure, but don't yez worry
the uo.ueliest babies sometimes grow up quite
% Ii InnEiuc
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CURRENT HUMOR.
ENnctIE Why.

From the Philadelphia Tines
There are two acts yet" said the usher to the
man who rather hastily started out OF the theatre
Il know. That's Just the reason I'm leaving
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Hard Luck

Crom the Denver Times)
Conversation Joke-Tm not looking very well
The writer wrote me when he had a cold.
Paraeraph-Oh I'm in worse shape than that /;
nv writer wrote me after he'd taken something
TO cure his cold
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Not Guilty.


SIamma-Ffghuing againg Why, a good little
how yyouIdn,t hurt a hair of another boys hcadt
johnnie-WeI, l didn't I Just punched his
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OFFICE OF TIE COMMISSIONERS

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS D. G,
Washington. D. c., May :, 1901. Sealed pro-
posaIs viii be received at this Office until 70
O'Clock m, June I, 1901, Tor furnishing red
sewer bricks to the District Of Columbia Speci-
fcatIans blank form OF proposal. and all neces-
slry information may be obtained st this Office
H b. 5. MACE ARIsAND- JOHN W ROSS, Ian
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BY DUScANsox BROS, Auctioneers.
TRUSTEES SALE OF PROPERTY On B STREET.
BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND STREETS
-TIIUEST

TRUSTEES SALE OF PROPERTY On B STREET,
BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND STREETS
SOUTHWEST.
By virtue Of a deed Of trust, duly recorded in
LibeT No 23SIa. at folio 100, ct seq. Of the land
records OF the District Of Columbia we viii sell
in front Of the premises. on THURSDAY. THE
18TH DAY OF MAY. A D., 1901. AT O'CLOCK
P. NJ the following described land and premises
situate in the city of Washington District OF
Columbia. known and distinguished as lot let
tered a. IN T H. Parsons subdivision. made
July %, 1853, Of lot numbered g. in square
numbered 575 said subdivision is recorded in
Liber " F.. folio 50. IN the Office Of the Sur
veyoT Of the said District
Tern-One-half cash; balance IN one year;
notes to bear interest at per cent Per annUm,
payable annually, secured by deed OF rust
uDOn the property sold or all casa at option OF
purchaser. Deposit Of 500 required at tine CT
sale ConveyancIng, stamps, etc, at purchasers
WILLIAM E EDAONSTON
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Circulation Statement.
American Coal in Europe.

Sir Michael Hicks-BeaCh, British
Chancellor of the Exchequer, it will be
remembered, only a week ago express
ed his confidence that the day was yet
distant when American coal could in
wade Europe at a profit. Developments
reported today would seem TO indicate
that he was wrong
One Of our morning dispatches states
that the German companies which hith-
erto have supplied the manufacturing
plants of Switzerland with coal hay
ing raised their prices twenty per cent,
a new American company, said to be
controlled by Mr. John D. Rockefeller,
has taken the contracts on the old
terms. So the Yankee Peril has actu-
ally appeared, Notwithstanding the op-
timistic prophecies Of Sir MiChaeL'
Probably we shall hear more Of this
incident The German press Will no
doubt find IN it a fresh argument in
favor of a European coalition to shut
out American goods from the continen-
tai markets. The agitation in that di-
rection continues and is growing IN
force. While Governments deny that
they are negotiating with Such an END
in view we may suspect that where
there Is so much smoke there must be
some fire. Very likely the truth is that
while no formal inJeTchanges have been
made between the Cabinets, German,
French. and Austrian experts are Tn
officially discussing ways and means for
the protection Of their respective States
from the American economic invasion
Before Congress assemblies next De
cember it is probable that the Euro
pean anti-American movement viii take
such shape as to warn this country Of
the folly of its present fiscal policy, and
by that tine Mr.. Mckinley may feel
il to be his imperative duty to remind
the legislative branch of the Govern
ment that what We need is markets
and not maXims-T and recommend q
general revision of our tariff laws.
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DEPOT QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE, WASH
NGTON. D. c, APRIL Il, I901--Sealed pro-
posaIs in triplicate, viii be received here until
O'CLOCK ? NJ, FRIDAY, NAY Il. 1901, for
furnishing during fiscal year ending June 80,
1902, fuel and mineral lamp OIL Information fur
nished on application L. s reserves right to
accept or reject any or all proposals or any
part thereof Envelopes containing proposals
should be marked Proposals for Fuel Tor OLD,
addressed T. Z. TRUE. Depot Q. NJ
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How She Proves 1t.

nrou the Philadelphia BuIIetin)
Maggie says she's a daughter Of the revolu-
ton"
Can she prove it7'
Sure Her father merry go-Tond. -
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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS D. G..
Washington, D. C, May Z. 1901 Sealed pro
posals VIII be received at this office until -
O'Clock m. June / 1901 for furnishing. ratura!
cement to the District OF Columbia Speeiffca-
tions. blank form Of proposal, and all necessary
information may be obtained at this Office
H. B. F. MAStARLAND JOHN W. ROSS. Ian
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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS D. C.,
Washington. D. c. May Z 1901. Sealed pro
posaIs viii be received at this Office until Il
o'clock m. June L 1901 for furnishing Portland
cement TO the District Of Columbia. Specifications
blank form of proposal, and all necessary infor-
nation may be obtained at this Office H B. E
MCFARLAND. JOHN " ROSS LANSING H
BEACH, Commissioners d. c.
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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS D. G.,
Washington. D. c. Nay Z. 1891 Sealed pro
posals will be received at this office until L
o'clock m. June l. 1901, for furnishing red side
walk paving bricks to the District OF Columbia.
specifications blank form Of proposal, and an
necessary information may be obtained at this Of
Ace II B F. MCFARLAND JOHN W ROSS
LANSING Il. BEACH, Commissioners D. c.
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PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS D. c.
Washington, D. c., May :, 1901. Sealed pro
posals viii be received at this office until L
o clock m. June l. 1901, for furnishing vitriied
raying blocks to the District Of Columbia. Speei-
fcations blank form Of proposal and all necessary
information may be obtained at this Office H.
B. + MCFARLAND, JOHN W. ROSS, Ian
SING II. BEACH, Commissioners D. C.
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PROPOSALS

DEPOT QUARTERMASTER.s OFFICE, Washing
ton, D. C., May Is J9Gl--Selled proposals IN
tripIicate, VIII be received here until . O'CLOCK
P ", FRIDAY. JUNE Il 1901. for furnishing
during fiscal year ending June 80. 1902, forage
straw, and bran. Information furnished on ap-
plicaJion. United states reserves right 70 reject
CT accept any OF all proposals any part thereof
Envelopes containing proposals should be marked
Proposals for Forage etc. addressed T E.
TRUE, Depot Q. u.
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PROF SAILS for free delivery furRiture--Post-
Office Department Washington, D. c. May 6,
Is6I--SeaIed proposals VIII be received at the
Postofice Department, addressed TO the Superin-
tendeHt OF the Free Delivery System until y
O'CLOCK NOON on THU RSDAY. JUNE G. 1901.
for furnishing free delivery furniture for the
tern OF four years Specifications and blue prints
VIII be furnished upon application WILLIAM
N JOHNSON, Acting Postmaster General.
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Commissioners reserve the right 10 reject any
all bids parts Of bids. and TO waive informali-
ties in bids HENRY p. F. MCFARLAND. JOHN
W ROSS. LANSING H BEACH, Commissioners
District OF Columbia
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Csc Mattings, I5c yard.
Third foor.)

CThird dOoT)
These are worth 25c a yard-100 rolls
for Thursdays Bargain Dav sell 1EC
ing at-a yard ACKNOWLEDGEMENT -
85This offering includes very heavy,
cIoseIy-woven China and fully Palmed
Straw Mattings-
WINDOW SHADES-Genufn Opaque
shades. on strong spring rollers, the
seasons newest colors- Best 25a
shade on the maTket-Bargain 10C
Thursday OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
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FFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF TIE DIS

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington, Nay 10,
I90I-Prop3sals for electrical spPlies-Segled pro-
posals viii be received at this Office until MON
DAY NAY GOTH AT Z O'CLOCK NOON. for
furnishing the various branches OF the District
Government with electrical supplies for the fiscal
wear ending June S0Ih 1902 Blank forms Of
proposals together with all necessary information
can be obtained upon application at the Property
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his bid should be accepted The right TO reject
any and al! bids Is hereby reserved. HENRY
B. F MCFARLAND, JOHN W ROSS, LANSING
H. BEACH. Commissioners Of the District Of
Columbia
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WILLIAM E. EDAONSTON,
SO 5th st. NJ.
WILLIAM H SAUNDERS.
Trustees.
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Separate Dress Skirts.

SPECIAL FOR BARGAIN THURS
DAY-Finest CheviOC. Venetian, Broad
cloth and Serge Skirts-styiish founce
and flare cut-Trimmed with Taffeta
bands, deep tailored stitching or cloth
straps. In the popular col s A A 2
ors-values s. and $, for .
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IiSln finish
Ribbed Hose,
with double
knee, heel &c
and tOe-I
6 pairs for Z5c. }
Soc 7 a c e
JiSle and fan
Cy Hosiery, in
the new
est pat 10C
terms. IL
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Ginghams and Sheets for
Bargain Thursday.

AmOskeag and Lancaster Apron
Ginghams-none better made for the
price; fast colOrs; all size &c
checks Thursday -------------------1 8
S1x90 Utica Sheets, full doubIe-bed
size-as heavy and good as any 40
sheet made. Value Sc, for.
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Clerks Office. Room so. District Building The
Corrnissinners resarve the right % reieat any OF
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
VIRGINIA CONVENTION.
Question of Recess Was Discussed for
 Nearly Two Hours.

Richmond, Va, July a.-The constitu- tional convention spent nearly two hours today discussing the question of a recess, and finally after vol ag on more than a dozen propositions declined to adopt any of them, the final vote being fl to fl. The question, though apparently settled, is likely to come up again at any time.
 A great many resolutions were offered today, the most important being one pre- scented by the people providing against discrimination in freight and passenger rates.
 MT. Fairfax of Loudon presented a res olution which was adopted calling on the railroad commissioner and the board of public works. for information as to the extent of the new mileage facilities, and rolling stock added to railroads and in the State during the past ten years.
 MT. Anderson of Rockbridge offered an ordinance providing that persons who alter election returns, or who buy or sell votes, be punished by confinement in jail for from six to twelve months and to be disfranchised for a period of six years.
 MT. O'Flaherty of Warsaw presented a suffrage clause providing for s1 poll tax and $500 property holding.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
FL RENO LOTTERY.
2,1oo Names Were Drawn Yesterday,
 Making Total of 8,7oo.

Fl Reno, o. T., July H-Twenty-one hundred names were drawn from each wheel in the United States land drawing today. making the grand total S,7oo To- morrow the list of prize winners will be completed. The drawing of numbers will continue until about 10000 names for each land district are drawn from the wheels, making a total of 10000 names. As there are about 13,50O claims in the new coun- try, the drawing of 10000 names will go beyond the point where persons above 135O0 can get land. The remaining en- velopes will draw blanks. but the com mission desires to impress the public with the fairness and honesty of the drawing. Every one of the 165,0O0 envelopes will be. drawn When the names entitled to homesteads have been exhausted the work that follows will be merely perfunctory. and will be done as rapidly as possible. Each person who registered at Ell Reno or Lawton vii receive postal card show ing the number of his Identification card as it came from the wheel.
 The commissioners of the drawing are notifying by postal card each person who draws a number The card also gives the date upon which the recipient must ap- pear at the office of his respective land district and file his entry. The date upon which a man must appear to make entry is easily determined. In each land dis trict 125 persons will be permitted to file daily. Those holding numbers 1 to 125 must file August 6, 126 to 25O, August ', continuing in this manner until all the homesteads in each land district are filed upon.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
SAN FRANCISCO TROUBLE
Employers Say There Is Nothing In
 Sight But Hard Battle.

San Francisco, July 31.-There were few no serious disturbance occurred today. The employers say there is nothing in sight but hard battle. Two of the big steamship companies assert that they are getting non-union men to fill the places of some of the strikers and believe they can, within short time, secure all the men they need.
 An intimation was made that the steamship companies would, If necessary. bring men to San Francisco from other points in the United States.
 Arriving vessels today were deserted by their crews, who immediately repaired to the headquarters of the Sailors Union. Several foreign vessels are being loaded by their own crews. The sand teamsters were today ordered out, which put stop to building operations.
 It Is thought by some that the outcome of the strike is mainly dependent on the coal supply. Only one large bunker was in operation this morning, and 1t is said there is not enough coal in the city to meet the demand longer than two weeks. scarcity of fuel will not only cripple the manufacturing interests, but every household will feel it.
 From remarks dropped by some of the Federation leaders this morning 1t is ap- parent that the importance of preventing the unloading of coal is fully realized by them and that special efforts will he made to keep the embargo intact.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
SCHLEY DID HIS DUTY.
Spanish Officer Says Criticism of the
 Admiral Is Absurd.

New York, July 31.-The Madrid repre- sentative of the Journal and Advertiser has obtained an interview from Captain Diaz Moreau, who commended the Cris- tobal Colon during the naval conflict off Santiago. Says Captain Moreu in refer ence to the movements of Admiral Schley:
 "All the American officers without ex- ception, did their duty in the naval battle off Santiago. So did we, although 1t Is certain that we were vanquished by su- periority of force It is absurd and un- patriotic to make any exception in the case of Admiral Schley It is absurd, be- cause the Brooklyn was in the thick of the fight throughout. She was at the mouth of the harbor when we tried to pass out, and engaged us with a terrific fire, doing frightful damage to the end. In the pursuit of the Christobal Colon, we surrendered to the Brooklyn forty-five miles west of Santiago.
 "T'he Brooklyn was the first to en- counter us as we were coming out, and the first to lead in the pursuit. and she kept up the lead with the Oregon vastly aiding The Brooklyn landed a shell just ahead of my ship, and with the Oregon helping her, there was nothing left for me to do but run ashore.
 ''The Brooklyn's conduct was brave; hence Commodore Schley's conduct was brave. Sch1ey was on post. where he was put by Sampson After the battle commenced each commander acted ac- cording to circumstances and events show that the Brooklyn bore brave part
 T should say that Schley was not only brave. but very competent, as is Samp- son, whom I know personally. l don't konw Schley, but am friend Of Cap tain Cook of the Brooklyn, whose photo pranh I have On the back of 1t you can read the following: Duty to our flags brought us together in strife. Tne sea made us friends. May God preserve your life and give you that measure Of blessing which your courage so richly deserves.
 "Of all the American ships. the Brook lvn was the most exposed to our fire and to that of our batteries Schley's own re- port was a model of plain, sailor-like and eentlemanly statement Schley directed that our officers retain their personal ef- fects. A coward is never generous The suggestion of cowardice probably comes from towards.
 q have read in Fl Mundo Naval that this attack upon an honorable naval of ficer has a low political basis. The navy should be left outside of politics.
 Admiral Sampsons own official report is evidence of the Brooklyn's active part and of Schley's competency and bravery. The adverse criticism is obviously an af- terthought. As a naval officer I deplore it, because the navy should be as sensitive as g woman about her honor"
The age-herald., 1901-08-01

yellow fever in Ha'Pana this summer and none in eastern Cum for two years past.
 "Cuba's resources require capital for de- velopment. The last enormous sugar crop was raised on pr cent of the entire sugar-producing lands. Only this small percentage is under cultivation. We have s1. .50o.OOO in our reserve fund and can pay all our debts and ges out of Cuba within the next eight months. We have estab- lished $500 fiourishing schools. Two years ago we were obliged to provide over one hundred orphan asylums to protest the destitute children. Since then we have abolished sixty and expect to be able to close more before We retire from the man. agement of the Cuban affairs. Our troops have been we'll cared for and their health compares favorabls with that of the troops in this country, showing that the island is healthy.'
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
MARYLAND CONVENTION.
Democratic Gathering In Baltimore
 Promises To Be Harmonious.

Baltimre. July 31.-The Democratic State convention which will meet at Ford's opera house this city at noon to- morrow promises to be thoroughly har- monious The delegates to the convention are nearly all strict organization men, and there will be no kicking over the traces The only nominations to be made are for comptroller and clerk of the court of appeals. AS to the declaration or pIi., ciples 1t seems clear that no mention Will be made of the currency, the tarin, inn perialism or anything of that sort, but every plank in the platform will be con fined strictly to State issues. Prominent among these, 1t Is understood. will De the negro voter problem. There is every req son for believing that strong oeclara- tion will be made upon this subject rol- lowing closely along the lines laid down by the Democrats at their recent cenven- ton in Frederick county the home Of Colonel L. Victor Baughman, one or former Senator Germans lieutenants, In which 1t was decided that the danger or negroes ultimately holding the balance Of power in Maryland Is imminent unless something is done to check their right to vote.
 The course of the State administration in converting the General Assembly in special session last spring for the purpose of passing laws to disqualify illiterate voters and the taking of State census will be upheld. The platform Is being very carefully drawn with view of get ting every vote possible for the Demo cratic nominees for the Legislature. MT. German has taken part in many con ferences upon this subject and the list of nominees in the various counties has been carefully scrutinized and revised by his friends, it being a recognized fact that upon the success or failure of the party to carry their legislature tickets this fall, so as to have a majority in the coming Legislature will depend upon Mir. Germans future career as a politician insofar as the State of Maryland Is con cerned. That he willbe chosen to succeed cerned. That he will be chosen to succeed ocratic success Is regarded as being cer- tain beyond the slightest doubt, and no other name than his has thus far been mentioned in that connection.
The age-herald., 1901-08-01
Status of the Great Strike is Unchanged and Prospect
 Is Gloomy
ANOTHER MEETING CALLED
President Shaffer Refuses to Make a Statement-Strikers Gather Around Headquarters and Some of Them
 Oppose Morgan's Terms.

Pittsburg, Pa, July S1.-The steel work CTS strike against the United States Steel Corporation is still unsettled and the status of the contest seems unchanged. The conference of the members of the gen. eral executive board of the Amalgamated Association today, which was expected to settle the trouble adjourned at o'clock tonight without accomplishing its pur- pose.
 After the meeting this morning began it's formal proceedings, the discussion was apparently lifeless. Much of the time was spent by the members wandering about the offices of the organization.
 At noon the officials adjourned for lunch. Shortly after 2 o'clock the conference was resumed. A recess was taken at frequent intervals, showing that much of the meet ing was devoted to killing time during the absence of the officials who were on mys- terious missions. At o'clock President Shaffer and vice-President Rees left the building, going to the Carnegie building. where they held a brief consultation with Joseph B. schwab and veryl Preston, who spent most of the day in the Carnegie offices. Within an hour the two Amalga- mated men returned to their offices. Af- ter adjournment when President Shaffer came down to go home he said:
 There will be no statement given out today. I expect to call another meeting of the board tomorrow at 10 o'clock. I will be present. at this meeting and will not be out of the city tonight"
 Crowds About Headquarters.
 About the entrance of the headquarters building in Seventh avenue groups of men were gathered all afternoon. Some were members of the Amalgamated Associa- ton; others were were private detectives who watched every move made by Presi- dent Shaffer and other leaders of the Amalgamated Association seemed to be closely watched during the entire day. Whose interests were thus being guarded could only be surmised, but the Amal- gamated Association men firmly believed that the watchers were in the employ of the manufacturers.
 A number of striking steel workers from
 
 Hoop Company were among the watchers about the headquarters. One who claim ed to be among the oldest members of the Amalgamated Association and who has passed through no less than four great strikes said he hoped the strike would not be settled on the terms offered. He wanted the issue fought to finish now. He said that there was no use in temporizing in this matter, and if the settlement was made now 1t would only mean that it would have to be fought all over again.
 Confidence was felt in some circles to- day that the strike would eventually be settled on the propositions made by MT. Morgan. The delays in the settlement are fully understood by the Morgan repre- sentatives, and while all maintain silence regarding the matter, they are not able to conceal their satisfaction over the way things are going.