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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-17
Oriental Parties Well Jests
and Jibes of Philadel-
phia's Nimble Wits.

Mr.. WI Ting fang. the Chinese Minis
ter, returned this morning from PhiladeI-
phia. where ne vas the guest Of honor
last night at the Glover Clubs twentieth
anniversary dinner at the Hotel Bellevue.
Mr. Wa. quaint ana picturesque in his
Gorgeous robes, had a seat on the right
OF The clubs president. Col. A. K. Nc
Clure, the veteran journalist. and was
fanhed by members Of Congress and naval
officers.
Captain Clark. OF Oregon fame, was
seated at President NcCIure's left. and
the long line OF guests from Washington
at the head Of the table included William
B. Ridgely, Comptroller OF the Currency;
cN-Postmsster General Charles Emory
Smith, and almost dozen statesmen from
the House side OF the Capitol
To Minister Wa the experience was a
novel one, but ne again demonstrated his
ability to take care Of himself under
any and all circumstances. On many oc-
casions the Chinese diplomat has shone
as an orator. Last night he adapted
himself TO the role oF humorist. and with
| quizzical smile, i1dulged in repartee.
parrying thrusts Onhand and striking
back where his opponents had expected
to land with telling effect. Altogether.
Mr. Wa was declared 10 be the feature Of
the dinner.
Loving Cup Comes to Mr.. WI.
As the famed loving cup Of the club
came around to the Oriental diplomat.
Mr. WI took generous sip. amid ap-
plaLse and the singing Of the Glover Club
anthem, the DARBY Ram" The formal
ity Of an Introduction was gone through
with by President Mcclure. in the concise
manner for which the sreat editor is
noted.
I'VE have with US a representative Of
the oldest civilization Of the world. said
he; 'an immediate representative OF the
Chinese Government, who IS in this couu-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-17
MINISTER W.T. ENERGIES WITH FLYING COLORS
FROM SIEGE OF CLOVER CLUB RAILLERY.

try 70 study our institutions and being
an intelligent man, he knows no place 50
well fitted for a study OF these institu-
tions as the Glover Club dinner"
The RniIIcry Begins.
Mr.. WI formally extended mis- thanks
As he took the floor. In rising to obey
the command Of the chair for a few re-
marks must say am at my wits end. Q
confessed the Minister. Il am expected
to say something and I candidIy confess I
am not prepared to say anything"
That sounds reasonable interposed
an alleged wag.
This was Wu's first intimation Of the
usual Glover Club proceedings. and he
looked somewhat surprised. IL 7 we're to
obey my feelings ! would sit down" he
went on.
You know how We feel about il, =" came
the second interruption. which scored
laugh.
Diplomat Holds His own.
Mr.. WI seemed puzzled. Il have heard
much Of your famous club" he said. but
I can't understand why il is called the
Clover Club I don't catch the meaning
OF H. Now that / am here see that this
Glover Club is composed Of a number Of
gentlemen-'
I don't know about that" put in
joker.
Then Mr.. WI smiled. At any rate. it's
a thing We haven't got in China" he
proceeded.
That's good for China. said one voice.
while another volunteered the informa-
tioE that China had Boxers and knocked
anything out
Yes" agreed WI. and this occasion
reminds me very much OF the Boxers
and China But at any rate, I think
you are taking a lesson from US
Claims Credit for China.
In China We have banquets-men as
semble every year and no ladies ever are
present. The ladies have banquets Of
their own In looking over this assem-
blage I sec no ladies. and il is quite
evident that you have learned from us
and this. I may say. is an institution
partly Chinese and partly American"
Mr. WI was particularly Interested in
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-17
Law Points Involved to Be
Submitted TO the Attorney
General for Decision.

It is announced that The President will
entertain the appeal Of Admiral Schley
for q review Of bis case and that he will
take no steps and make no decision what
ever until the papers uow IN course Of
preparation by Hon. Isidor Rayner, Ad-
miral schley's counsel are laid before
him
Al tho Attorney Generals Office IL Is
stated that the Attorney General will not
pass upon any point whatever until Dir.
Rayner's appeal goes before the Presi-
dent and comes from the President 70 the
Attorney Generals Office.
The points Of law involved viii uE-
doubtedly be decided by The Attorney
General. and not by The Judge Advocate
General Of the Navy.
1t has been reported that she opinion o.
the majority members Of the court was
submitted 20 the Judge Advocate General
before II was perfected
II is not known what the principal
ground OF appeal viii be, but IT is sur
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-17
Many Washingtonians Attend
Twentieth Anniversary Of
Quaker City Feasters.

the number Of Cloverites- Il asked one
Of Your members how many persons be
longed to the club, and he told me the
membership was limited to thirty-tygo.
Why is this2 Why not 40 or 80 or 1902
Because" came the response from a
far corner. the number Of criminals in
town is limited"
That can't be said the smiling Min
lister, creating laugh by slowly looking
the entire assembIage over
Captain Clark Speaks.
Captain Clark. the next speaker. took
the floor amid cries Of Get to wIndward'
and Give us a broadside."
The Glover Club is cruel organiza-
ton" he protested. You get orators
here to speak and then ss4etrack them;
but. worse still you get men here who
cent talk and INSIST on them making an
address. A Baltimore paper said today
that I was not q man 10 60 to the cor
Onation because couldn't make speech.
and. following on the heels Of this an
nouncemcnt. you ask me to make a speech
and expose me"
Charles Emory Smith euIogized Presi-
dent Mckinley in brief address, fol-
lowing remarks by Captains Sigsbee,
Goodrich. and others.
The Guests From This City
Among the Washingtoniaus present not
previously mentioned were:
Senator McLaurin Of South Carolina,
Senator Penrose. Representatives Charles
II. Grosvenor Of Ohio. Charles Z. Hooker
Of Mississippi, Edward MorreH and Rob
crt n. FOerderer. Of Philadelphia; vii
liam Sulzer and Amos Cummings. Of New
York: Jacob n. Bromwell, Of Ohio; c. y.
Pugsley OF New York, J. A Hemenway.
OF Ohio. and A. " Machen. superintend-
ent Of the free delivery mail service.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-17
DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST DEAD.
Prof. AIpheus Hyatt, Who Was Born
in Washington.

The officials Of the Geological Survey
were shocked yesterday afternoon by
the receipt Of telegram announcing the
death Of Prof Alpheus Hyatt. Of Cam
bridge, Mass. Prof Hyatt was a natu-
ralist Of worldwide reputation. and one
OF the most esteemed and noted Of the
cOIlaboratCrs Of the Survey.
Prof Hyatt was born I'M this city April
3. 1885 He graduated al Yale University.
and later at the Lawrence Scientific
School Of Harvard College. where he was
e. pupil o. hgassiZ. He attained the rank
Of captain ia the civil war. being q mem
Der Of the FOrty-seyeutL Massachusetts,.
He is survived by a widow. a married
son and two daughters
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-17
steel Mill for Port Norfolk.

BALTIMORE. Nd. Jan I'M. R II.
Darsie, 2 PittsburE capitalist is in this
city. the representative Of the Jupiter
Street Railroad Company. OF Pittsburg.
with view 10 selecting Il site for a steel
mill 10 be located at Port Norfolk. OPP
tious have been secured On several pieces
o. property. and the officials o. the com
Dany have been telegraphed fot-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-17
WENT TO NATAL
WITH MULES,
Bitter Experiences Of a
Young American.
WOULD RATHER GO TO PRISON.

Patrick Henry Whitfield. Of New
Orleans, in Washington Walking
Back Home From New York,
Where lie Was Landed From
Shin That Carried Animals to the
British In Soutb Africa.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-17
RrItnin's oner for Recruits.
Mr.. BLAKENEY'S OPIUM BILL.
Prohibits Its Importation for Smok
ing Purposes.

Representative Blakeney OF Maryland
will introduce a bill Saturday to regulate
the importation Of opium and fix penal
ties FOR violation thereof.
The bill prohibits the importation Of
opium manufactured for smoking to any
OF the ports of the United States.
Before any package containing opium
excepting that contained in medical
preparations. shall be delivered to the
importers or coEsiSnees they shall make
and file with the collector Of the port
an affidavit that the orlum is imported
solely for use in medicinal preparations
and for medicinal purposes.
Every package Of opium shipped shall
be forfeited. unless these provisions are
complied with For violations. a fine not
10 exceed $500 or Imprisonment not to
exceed one year is imposed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-17
THE KINGS SPEECH.
Edward Himself Wrote q Portion Of
the Grafton.

LONDON, Jan lit is learned that
that portion OF King Edwards speech 20
Parliament read by his Majesty yester-
day which referred 10 tie behavior Of
the British troops in the South African
war. was written by the King himself
His Majesty delivered the passage with
unusual emphasis
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-17
PRINTERS INVADE
HOTEL RALEIGH.
THEIR VISIT DUE TO A MISTAKE.
4 Richmond Contractor AdVertfseS
for Plumbers and Il Greeted
by One Hundred and Fifty
Typos.

"Wauted-Six printers. Apply to
Capt Morgan r. Mills. the Raleigh.
p m Thursday
The above advertisement appeared in
local newspaper the other afternoon.
and the party who inserted it hasn't
got done applying Unspcakablc epithets
to that worthy daily yet. Nor is 81 prob
able that he viii cease 10 do so for quite
a while. after the annoyance ir caused
him
Capt Morgan R. Mills. head Of q promi-
uent plumbing firm OF Richmond. Va.
recently came 60 this CITY IN search OF a
number Of frst-ciass plumbers 10 com
plete the work he had contracted 20 do
upon the new hotel at the fashionable
Hot SpiinG-. Va He inserted the above
advertisement in a Washington paper.
teIephoning it in 70 the Office from his
hotel Somehow, the person who received
the message misconstrued the word
plumbers" which Captain Mills had die
tated, into printers" with the result
quoted.
Someone Had Called.
On Thursday afternoon the gentleman
from Richmond had considerable business
to attend TO about the city. SO that he
did not return TO the Raleigh until about
5 O'Clock.
On entering the ONCE he enqulred of
the clerk:
Anybody 20 see me-"
"Oh, yes. replied the clerk. endeavor-
ing TO restrain q broad grin from break
ing out on his countenance. you'll find
several gentlemen waiting az your room. %
Captain Mills was jubilsnt; his adver-
tisCment had proved fruitful
Not Plumbers. But Printers.
He proceeded directly 70 his room.
Then he paused IN utter astonishmeut.
Fully 100 men OF all sizes and conditions
were awaiting him there.
We'll" said the captain. II ought 20
be able TO get six good plumbers out OF
this flock" He accordingly began his
enquiries as to the abilities OF the
| plumbers
"Plumbers," shouted one man. larger
than hts companions. were not plumb
ers- We are printers"
Captain Mills then learned of the mis-
| take and inserted another advertise ment
in the paper He viii again be at home
at the Raleigh. this afternoon. This
time, however. his efforts will probably
| be successful.
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Leave for Navy Yard Men.

IT. the opinion or Representative Rum
pie. the employees in the navy yards. gun
factories. arsenaIs. and ordnance depOts
Of the United States are Disseminated
against In the matter OF annual leave.
and 10 correct the injustice he has in
trOducad q bill 10 grant them an addi-
tionaI fifteen working days leave with
pay. The bNl. if passed. viii apply TO
the employees in the Washington Navy
Yard
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-17
INDEMNITY FROM TURKEY.
VI lteneGFO Demands 1t. and De-
mand Il Supported by Russin.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. IA Mon
tenegran maid servant in the royal
herem was recently mysteriously muir
dered and her body thrown into the Bos-
phorus-
The Montenegran minister, learning Of
the murder, has demanded that an indem-
nifty be paid. and Russia is supporting his
cIaim.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
CORRESPONDENCE.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE |
WOMER. KANSAS

Once more the country is getting
plenty of rain and the farmers are
happy. We see some correspondents in
some localities are estimating the corn
yield at 30 and some GO bushes
per acre. That puts us in mind Of the
old woman counting her chickens
before they hatcl e.. Knock off u
bushels per acre and be fair about it.
Ben Burgard, head clerk of the Ma.
thes Bros, store will soon move to
Greedy, Colo where he will take the
management OF another firm at Greedy
Ben leaves q host of friends who Join
in wishing him success in his new
home.
Rev. Armistead and wife were visit.
ing relatives and friends at Smith Cen.
ter Saturday and Sunday.
Once more we are called upon to
mour the loss Of one Of our brightest
young girls, Miss Gertie Million, oldes.
daughter Of George Million, who died
after a short spell Of fever. Gertie
was a bright and loving little girl and
made friends with everyone. She was
only about ten years old.
Geo. Aehr has taken a position in
Mathes' store.
Billy Allen has another boy at his
house and he wants folks to know it.
Ans Pounds has been appointed jus.
tice of the supreme court Of Womer.
Men or boys caught stealing melons or
playing poker, OF at any of the lesser
evils, will be sized up financially and
dealt with according to size.
Miss Oracle Zion will soon return to
school at Franklin. Neb.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. viii Oleson,
a girl baby. Mother and child doing
well, but Billie is cutting some q&eer
capers. People think he will come
out all right if no other trouble turn
up.
Ed Mathes shipped a load of cattle
and hogs this week.
The Womer school will soon com
mence with Clarence Beardslee a
teacher. Womer has one Of the larges
schools in the county.
Several new granaries arc being bull
and farmers are preparing to hole
their grain.
Flowing for wheat and making ha,
is the order of things here and every
body is busy.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
Council Proceedings

The city council met August % in
Firemen's hail, Present, Mayor Hamp.
ton, Aldermen StanSer, Griffith and
HOLSTER.
Minutes of last meeting read and ap
proved.
The following bills were presented
to the auditing committee: G. NJ.
Turner, Sl6 70; + A.. Kuehn, 81.
Bill of g. NJ. Turner allowed and
warrant ordered drawn for same.
Claim of +. A. kuehn was laid over
until next regular meeting,
Moved by Stanser and seconded by
Griffith that the city of Red Cloud fur.
nish the b " NJ, railroad water at &c
cents per 200 gallons, provided there
is sufficient water to do so. Motion
carried.
On motion the council adjourned.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29

Two old hunters were swapping
yarns and had got to quail.
why said one, 81 remember a
year when quail were so thick that
you could get eight or ten at a shot
with a rifle"
The other II sighed.
What's the matter?" said the first.
II was thinking Of my quail hunts.
i had a fine black horse that | rode
everywhere. and one day u hunting
quail ] saw a big covey on a low
branch of a tree. l threw the bride
rein over the end Of the limb and
took a shot.
Several birds fell and the rest flew
away. Well, sir, there we're so many
quail on that limb that when they
flew on 1t sprang back into place and
hung my horse!"-Los Angelica Times.
A.s the Ba.d Played On.
Browne-Who is that clumsy vom-
an dancing over there2
Greene-I don't know; but certain
ly hers is lot a horselsss carriage, II
it7-Judgs.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
Teachers ADOPT Resolutions.

AT the close of the Webster County
Teachers Institute last week the fol.
lowing resolutions were adopted
Resolved, by the teachers of Web.
ster county, in institute assembled
that the following is an honest expires.
sion of the sense of the institute;
First-We commend the careful
planning, Encouragement and atten.
ton to detail on the part of our county
superintendent, Miss Marker, which
have contributed so much to success
full work during the past week.
Second-We feel indebted to Mr..
Moritz for his clear presentation and
exposition of common difficulties me,
with in teaching.
Third-We are grateful to Mrs
Crawford tor many invaluable hints
and methods in primary work.
Fourth-We appreciate Mr.. Jack
sons work, especially in literature ant
agriculture, and feel that we have
profited thereby.
Fifth-For valuable instruction in
civics and arithmetic we acknowledge
our indebtedness to Mr.. Sans.
Sixth-Miss MIXERS singing and tn,
lectures Of Superintendent Fowler anC
Colonel Copeland have afforded III
much inspiration and pleasure.
Seventh-We tender our thanks t,
churches and pastors for courtesies re
ceived, to the school board foI use o
building, to the ianitor. for who's,
promptness and cleanliness have con
tributed to our comfort, and to tn,
people Of Red Cloud for their man,
%kindnesses during IL stay.
Adopted August 90, 1902.
o. +. WALKER,
W. A. VANCE,
ORrHA PETIT,
ALTA SHoTTENKIRK,
Jos. CLARK,
Committee.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
Asa the Da.d Played On.
OR Trade In the TransvaaI.

An American piano, retailing here for
$500, fetches $500 in the Transvaal. An
organ worth $50 here sells for $3.50 there.
American saddles and harness don't suit
the Beers, the former being too high
priced and the latter toe fine for the
rough overland work OF trekking. In
the canned meat lire Australia so far
undersells Chicago that our packers
are in despair. Our manufacturers sold
over 700 tons of barbed wire in 1897 to
the Transvaal, but, strange 10 say, the
fence posts came from Germany and
England. Four ice plants were fur
nished for the Kimberley mines by Chi
caeo. having an aggregate capacity Of
20 tons a day, besides lG0,O 200 cubic feet
Of cold storage.-N. Y. Press.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
Nebraska State Fair.

Low rates to Lincoln via the Bur
lington route. September | to 8 the
Burlington route will sell round trip
tickets to the state fair grounds, Lin.
coin, at half rates, plus admission.
Splendid attractions have been pro.
vided for l9O2's fair, which will be the
big show" of the west. Cash premi.
m are offered to the extent of
$50, 900.
During the fair the Burlington route
will run stub trains between Lincoln
and the fair grounds at frequent inter.
walls. Fare, 8 cents each way.
Ask the nearest Burlington route
agent for further information.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
Low Rates to the Black Hills

The Burlington Route has announced
low rates to the Black Hills of South
Dakota for the following dates: July l
to -. August l to Ia, 23, "a, 30, 81. Sep.
TENDER 1 to 10. On other days until Sep.
TENDER ID low rates somewhat higher
than those in effect on The above dates
will be offered. Sylvan Lake, Hot
Springs, Deadwood, Lead City, Spear.
fish and a number of other points in the
Black Hills are we'll worth visiting. Any
Burlington Route agent will be glad tc
tell you more about these excursions.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
HARVEST HOME PICNIC.
Third Annual Gathering OF the |. o o. F.
at CAREERS Grove, September ".

O'OH
On Wednesday, September II, will
occur the third annual Harvest Home
picnic Of the Odd Fellows, their FAM.
lies and invited friends. Following is
the program:
Meet at Odd Fe lows hall at $50.
Marcl in body to ex Gov. CARRIERS
grove, 10 O'Clock.
Music by the band.
Quartet.
Invocation, Rev. Handy.
Address OF welcome, + j. Overing.
Quartet.
Response, j S. Marsh.
Address by Rev. Brown Of Superior
at II a. nj.
Music by the band.
Basket dinner, 10 to 1880, presided
owe by John S. Marsh OF Guide Rock.
Afternoon program:
Horseshoe contest, free for all, pair
OF cuff buttons to each Of the winners.
Foot race, 90 yards, Odd Fellows
only; prize. !. q. o. +. pin.
Foot race, 90 yards, for ladies; prize,
brooch.
Fat mems walking race, 200 yards;
prize, pair %suspenders.
Running race, 25 yards and turn a
stake; prize, I. .. .. +. pin.
Hammer throw, 16 pounds; prize,
necktie.
Sack race, % yards prize, box cigars
Tug of war, l. o. o. f., Guide Rock
VS.. Red Cloud; 12 men on each side.
Varied amusements.
ID. w. TURNURE, Chairman.
+. w. COwDEN, Secretary.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.

The following proposed amendment to the
constitution OF the state of Nebraska. rs herein,L
after set forth in iull, Is submitted to the elect y
ors of the state Of Nebraska. to be voted upon
At the general election to be held Tuesday,
4, \. ID. 1902: -
A Joint resolution proposing to amend section
one OF article fifteen of the Constitution of
the State OF Nebraska. relative 10 the man
ner or submitting and adopting amend
ments 10 the Constitution OF the State OF
Nebraska.
Re II R.soired and Enacted By the L.gisioture
Of me state 81. .NeJraskd:
SECTION l.. That section one of article fifteen
OF the Constitution of the state of Nebraska be
amended TO read as follows:
Section ]. Either branch OF the legislature
may propose amendments to this Constitution.
anu II the same be agreed TO by three ffths OF
the members elected to each house, such pro
posed amendments shall be entered on the 4
journals. with the yeas and nays. and published =
NJ least once each week In nj least one newspa.
per In each county where n newspaper is pub
lished. for thirty days Immediately preceding
tives, at which election the same shall he sub
mitted to the electors for approval or rejection.
ana II a majority OF the electors voting at such
election on such proposed amend nent, shall
vote to adopt such amendment. the same shall
become a part OF this Constitution. When more
man one amendment Is submitted a! the same
election. they shall be SO ubmitted as to en-
separately.
| All DhllOts useU AT suCh election on such
amendment or amendments shall have written
or printed thereon the following: For porposed
amendment TO the Constitution relating to Chere
insert the subject Of the amendment) and,
Against proposed amendment to the Constitu.
ton relating to there insert the subject OF the
amendDenO. and the vote OF each electoH
voting on such amendment or amendments
shall be designated by the elector by making q
cross with n pen % pencil In a circle or square
TO be placed at the right of the lines the words
For or Against the proposed amendments, rs
he shall desire TO vote thereon. or by indicating
his preference on voting machine when such
machine is in use.
], Geo. W. Marsh, secretary Of state Of the
state OF Nebraska. do hereby certify that the
foregoing proposed amendment to the Constitu
ton OF the State OF Nebraska IL n true and
correct copy of the original enrolled and en-
crossed bill as passed by the twenty seventh
session of the legislature OF the State OF Ne.
hfaskn, ns appears from ssid original bi on
file In this office, and that said proposed amend.
9ent i submitted to the qualified vo ers OF the
state OF Nebraska for their adoption or rejec
ton nj the general election to be held on Tues
day. the ith day of November. 4. ID. 1902.
In testimony whereof, | have hcreuntO set my
han ana affixed the great seal OF the state of
Nebraska.
Done ~ Lincoln this I'D day of July. in the
year OF our Lord one Thousand Nine Hundred
and Two. of the Independence of the United
states the one Hundred and Twenty seventh,
and of this state the Thirty sixth.
GEO. w. MARSH.
SEAL SECRETARY of state.
The Red Cloud chief., 1902-08-29
Half Rates TO Hastings.

q. A. X. reunion, September 8 to l3,
1902. The Burlington route announces
n fare for the round trip from all
points in Nebraska to Hastings on &C.
count of the annual reunion of the
Grand Army Of the Republic, to be
held on above dates. Ask the Bur.
lingtou route agent about dates,
routes, train service.