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strike on 80 Lakea

CHICAGO, May "A general strike Of
all captains and engineers EMPLOYED bv
the Great Lakes Towing Company viii be
ordered ct O'Clock tonight. This action
vas decided on AZ Cleveland yesterday.
when the negotiations which have been
going on for some time we're declared of
On account OF the strike of fremen and
l!aenen which las been in force fer some
0fne the strike order of the captains and
engineers viii only affect the, ports where
Ihe boats Of the uust have been operat-
irE With non-uHion nremen. It win make
little difference here
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Union Men DISCHARGED

CHICAGO. May SIT is claimed by Or
ganizers Pratt and shoaf and President
James H Bowman, OF the Chicago Fed
Grafton of Labor, that ten more worknen
have been discharged by the Union Trae-
ton Company because Of their member
ship in the labor union
To find out what the Intentions of the
company arc toward the rnion President
Bowman and the executive committee of
the Chicago Federation Of labor VIII
call upon President Roach, al the trae-
ton company, this afternoon and en-
deaYor to obtain from him an order TO
has subordinate officers of the road
against dismissals
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NEGRO CONVICTED And
REMAHDBD 70 JAIL
Daniel Young Found Guilty
OF Assault.
Sentence Deferred by Judge Anderson.
How William Slaughter Net His
Death.

verdict Of guilty was today returned
by the jury in the case of Daniel Young.
coloTed, put on trial yesterday in Grim
inaI Court No. !. on a charge of assault
with intent TO kin William Slaughter.
also coIoTed-
The two men had a quarrel on February
/ last rear the ccrner Of Third and G
Streets southwest, ending in Young shoot
ing Slaughter. The first shot struck
Slaughter on the chin and he fell to the
ground Young then walked away, but
went back and again fired at him.
As Young fred the second time he said
to Slaughter: I intend to XIII you with
lead and make an arsenal Of you Three
Of the bullets fred lodged in sIaughter,s
BODY
Justice Anderson remanded Young to
jail to await sentence.
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! Weigh rs lbs.
Former Weight rs 50
Gain 10 lbs.

There are people who say that the
benefit derived from the use of put-up
medicines is imaginary It is not the
case with Dr.. pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton, which makes weak women strong
and sick women well A woman may
imagine she's weak, or may fancy she's
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pounds TO her UeIghf The positive
proof Of the curative power of "Favorite
Prescription " IS found IN the restoration
OF health which is recorded in face and
form, II strength which can be tested,
and weight which can be registered in
pounds and ounces
The general health of women is so
intimately connected with the local
health of the wotnaniy organs that
when these are diseased the whole body
suffers loss. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription cures wonanly diseases. It
establishes regularity, stops weakening
drains, heals Inflammation and ulcera-
ton and cures female weakness.
ri am very glad to let other poor sufferers
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know wrote TO you last summer I read what
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thought I would Try It. and ! found it was
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when had ten-pound girl 1 had the easiest
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Dr.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser is sent free on receipt of II one
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PROPOSALS.

OFFICE PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS,
proposals, in duplicate. will be received here
until . P. NJ NAY 10, 1902. for furnishing dur
ing year ending June 80, 1903: Class I, forists'
supPlesi class 2, aowes pots class g. paints, oils,
glass. etc; class (. hardware; class 3 agrIcuI-
tuTal implements. etc; class g. electric battery
supplies; class :, iron pipe and plumbers sup
plies; class S, stationery class 3, manure; class
10, sSnd and gravel; class II, soil; class 70 ice;
class Is, ling, cement felt etc: class H. rick;
class 10, sod; class Is, fuel; class H. lumber and
sash; class IS use Of teams Separate proposals
for each class desired Each envelope should be
Endorsed to indicate class for which inciOsed pro-
posal IS made. Preference given TO articles of
domestic manufacture. conditions Of quality and
price (inciB1iag in price Of foreign productions
manufacture the duty thereon) being equal.
Right reserved TO reject any and all proposals
No proposal accepted HHtil Congress makes necas-
sary appropriation. Information can be obtained
here THEo. A BINGHAM. Col.
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LEGAL NOTICE.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUNBIA--CHARLES II. BUTLER,
Complainant. AIDA BUTLER Defen-
dant. No. 1908 Equity Doc. %.
The object Of this suit Is 10 obtain decree
declaring the pretended marriage Of the defen-
dant herein 10 the petitioner 10 be null and void
On motion of the complainant. by his So
hcitors, E 5 Bailey and J. W Blackburn IT,.
it Is, this 7TH DAY OF NAY, 1902 ordered that
tered herein or before the fortieth day
exclusive Of Sundays and legal holidays, oc-
curing aIJer the day Of the first publication Of
this order; otherwise the cause VIII be pro-
ceeded with as in Of default Provided a
copy Of this order be Published once week for
three successive weeks before said day. IN the
Washington Law Reporter and The Evening
fines
BY the court.
(Seal.) A B. UAGNER-
Justice.
True Copy-Tcst.
J. R. YOUNG Clerk
By ". i. CLANCY, Assistant.
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TRUSTEES SALE.
c. c. SLOAN q CO.. AUCTIoNEERs. 1407 c )

c. C. SLOAN & CO., AUCTIoNEERs. 1907 C ST.
TRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE TWO STORY
SIX-R0oM BRICK DWELLING, BEING
PREMISES 2248 6TH ST y "
BY virtue Of certain deed of trust, dated
the sth day OF April, 1891, and duly recorded
in liber No. 1872 folio Isl ct seq, one OF the
land records for the District Of Columbia, and
at the request Of the parties secured thereby.
we viii sell at public -uction, II front OF the
premises, on MONDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF
MAY. 1902 AT 40 O'CLOCK P NJ. the fol-
lowing described land and premises. situated
IN the City Of Washington, District OF Column
bia, described az part OF lot FIVE 81 in block
~, in Howard University subdivision, being
improved by a two-stOry gix-rcon brig dwell
ing, 234e 6th St nv
TERMS: The purchaser 20 assume trust Of
fifteen hundred (1,500) dollars the balance to
be paid in cash All conveyaneing recording
notaTial fees, revenue stamps, etc, at cost OF
purchaser 4 deposit of Sl0O VIII be required
at time OF sale Terms to be complied with in
fifteen days from the Gay Of sale. or the trus-
tees reserve the right to readvertise and resell
the property at the risk and cost OF the default
ing purchaser after due notice published ir
some Washington newspaper.
ANDREW T. HTLYER,
FURMANN J. SHADD, Trustees
10
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PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING DISTRIBUTING
BOXES AND TABLET BOARDS FOR THE
PUMPING STATION BUILDING ON TRUMRULL
STREET NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, d. c.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS D. C., Wash
ington. d. c, May l. l902.-SEALED PRO
PosALS will be received at ,uss Office until 70
O'CLOCK NOON, on MAJ 81 for furnishing and
delivering seventeen 40 distributing boxes and
tablet boards for the Trniubuli Street Pumping
Station, Washington, d. G. Specifications draw
ings and blank forms Of proposals may be OBJ
tanned az this Office. HENRY B. F. MACFAR-
LAND. JOHN ". ROSS. JOIN BIDDIE. Com
niiioners l. c. MAJ, $3.50
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AUCTION SALES.

OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES COAST AND
GEODGTIC SURVEY. Washington, D. C.. April
%, I9Q2.-TheTe viii be sold for CASH, AZ pub
lie auction, commencing at 10 O'CLOCK A. ~
THU RSDAY, MAY S. 1902, al the Jntea States
Coast and Geodetic Survey Office, 205 New JCT-
sey ave. Sc, a collection Of ccn1em led property
belonging to said survey, soaaIStlne, in part Of
launch engine, vertical stea engine, 1 are
binoculars, about 1000 pJUIds scrap copper am
sundry plumbing mateli.lo. old metal fur
Biture, etc o. II. TTTIA'ANN, Superintendent
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The Death Record

The following deaths for twenty-fouI
hours were reported at the Health De
partment up TO noon today:
Eliza H Kelly, IS years.
Lettie Jackson. 7s years.
Charles K Judson. z years.
William Catcher, 20 years
Caroline Dietrich, 90 yeare.
LeUtia Smith. 81 years.
William T. Sampson, 81 years.
Mary Henson, 50 years.
Hiram J. Stottlemyer, IS years.
John Davis. 81 years
Mrs Maggie G. Webster, As years.
Sarah o'NeaI IS years.
John Brooks. 80 years.
William Middleton, SIS years.
Elizabeth S. Virgin, 26 years.
Maealine Harris, % years.
Phillis N. smalIwood, I year.
John c. Kidd, ] year.
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TRUSTEES SALE Of IMPROVED PROPERTY
on STEVENS AVE. HLLSDALE. D. c.
b. virtue OF a deed OF trust, duly recorded ia
liber 2I9s, folio J. OF tie land records Of the
District Of Columbia and at the request Of the
holder Of the noJe secured thereby / viii sell
at public auction, in front of the premises On
SATURDAY. MAY 10, 1902, AT O'CLOCK P
N. part Of lot 81 il section s Of the sub
division Of Saint Elizabeth, known as Barry Farm
situate Il the county Of Washington District
CT Columbia Beginning for the sane at the
northeast corner Of said lot, running thence west
Hardly by and with the line OF Stevens ave. 81
feet; thence southwardly perpendicular to line
Of Stevens ave 80 feet; thence castwardly par
allel with Stevens ave. 81 feet to the line Of
Ellsworth ave; thence by and with the line Of
said avenue $50 feet to the place Of beginning.
TERMS: One-third cash, balance in one and
two years, with interest secured by deed Of trust
on property sod, or al cash. at purchasers op-
tioH. deposit Of $50 required at time OF sale.
Conveyancing, recording, etc. purchasers cost.
EDWIN r WATERS Trustee.
a-E30- I0t-exSu
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Legislative investigation brings out
sharp opinions from experts. Would
deny marriage to the insane, as nee
essary to public welfare More vic
tins from city rush than country
quiet.
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NO MONEY FOR SCHOOLS
NOT FLYING FLAG

ALBANY. n. Y, May s.-Because the
Stars and Stripes were not raised every
morning near all schoolhouscs. as com
manded by law. State Superintendent of
Public Instruction Charles r. Skinner. has
~Edered all public money withheld from
School Districts IS and II, Bangor, Frank
lin county and District /, Of Bethany,
Genesee county.
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NEW RECTOR FOR ST. JOHNS.
Dr. Mackay-Smith's Successor to Be An
nouuced in Few DAYS.

The name Of the new rector of St.
Johns Episcopal Church, the successor
Of the Rev. Dr.. Mackay- Smith, will prob
ably be announced within the next few
days A member Of the vestry stated this
morning that at the last meeting Of the
FestEy decision was reached as 10 who
should be called, but that the call had
not yet been extended, and that owing
TO the delicacy Of the situation a mutual
agreement had been reached among the
members Of the vestry to withhold the
uale.
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HILL q SMITH, Attorneys at Law.

HILL g Smith, Attorneys at Law.
IN JUSTICES COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA. BEFORE CHARLES s BUNDY.
ESQ. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.-WII.-
LIAM SCHULTZE PLAINTIFF, vs.. PARD
KING DEFENDANT. No J66.
A summons in due form having been issued out
Of this court to the United States marshal Of this
District for the said defendant and the same
having been by said marshal returned Not to be
found It Is hereby ordered that said defendant
cause his appearance TO be entered herein 81 or
before the 10Th DAY OF NAY. \. D. 1902 o. eT-
wise the cause viii be proceeded with as IN case
CT default
Washington. April 30. 1902.
(Seal) CHARLES :. BUNDY,
Justice OF the Peace in and for Subdistriet
No. / Of the District of Columbia
No Ii
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Total -. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 4o3. 552 80
City Of Washington. District Of Columbia s.:
I. A. B, RUFF, cashier Of the above-namcd
bank, 90 soeusnly swear that the above state
nent Is true TO the best OF my knowledge and
belief A g. RUFF Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6sh
day Of NAY, 1892
ERNEST C. THOMPSON, Notary Public
Correet-Attest5
CLARENCE F. NORMENT,
DANIEL FRASER
F. p. NAY
II. BROWNING.
EDWARD GRAVES
MI Directors
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Washington Stock Exchange.

saIes-Wash. Gas: 1850: .37G7s5k: I29
7Ss}s Greene Copper: 20G271z; 20G25A;
IzUG26- After CaIl-D. g. 3.65's: sI0edI25.
Union Trust. 10G1C4. Wash. Gas. 25GSo-
Nat. Safe Dep: 386 1921; 20165- Greene
Copper: I562615.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE ANERI-
CAN SECURITY AND TRUST COMPANY, at
Washington, IN the District Of Columbia, at
the close Of business, April 60 1902
PFSlIrRCES
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MARKETS WEAKNESS
HAS ALL DISAPPEARED
Advances Were Common in
Earlier Dealings.
BREAK IN TRACTION STOCKS
Announcement That Constitutionality of
Franchise Tax Had Been Upheld Sends
Them Tumbling, But They Recover
Part of Their Loss.

NEW YORK, May 8.-The stock market
at the opening of business showed no
traces of the extreme weakness which pre-
vailed at The close yesterday afternoon
The LONDON market for American stocks
however, showed strength, and foreign
houses we're buyers here when business
opened
Advances were common in the earlier
dealings, with the railway list again fur
nishing the bulk of the transactions re-
corded. Notably strong and active fea-
lures were Southern Railway common,
Chicago and Great Western, Canadian Pa
cifc, Louisville and Nashville, and Illinois
Central.
Anthracite Stocks Higher.
The anthracite coal stocks opened high
er, with large transactions appearing IN
The Reading and Erie issues. but the ex-
IRENE gains in these instances were
shaded IN the subsequent dealings
Among the miscellaneous stocks Anal
samated Copper was notably strong and
Peoples Gas was firm. American Smslt-
ing scored further advance on fairly
active dealings Sugar Refining was fair
~ active, somewhat below yesterdays
mai AsuESS. mere were active dealings
IN the United States Steel issues, but the
price changes EsFe small. Tennessee Coal
and Iron continued weak on the ex-
tremely disappointing annual report pub
Eshed yesterday.
Traction Stocks Break.
The local traction stocks were com
paratively dull They broke badly on
the announcement that the referee in the
Ford franchise tax litigation had upheld
the constitutionafity of that act, but they
recovered with the course of the morn
ing good part Of their loss
A report that the labor troubles in the
anthracite regions would be arbitrated
was generally taken to signify that there
was no longer any possibility OF a strike.
and the securities concerned rallied
sharply on this news. IN the railway list
the strongest features were St Paul,
Union Pacific and oSuthern Railway.
among the specialties the Wabash
Chicago and Great Western, and Kansas
City Southern we're decidedly strong
Sugar Refining WAS the feature Of the in
dustriaI quarters, and aside from that case
the transactions were in light volume
Colorado Fuel and Iron and Tennessee
Coal and Iron continued heavy. London
was buyer of about 10000 shares of
stock IN this market
Sales of stock to ! D. m, 455 100 shares;
bends, 81, 393 eco.
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TRULY OUR FORTUNES

Are not made By borrowing money. but re ara
seeed fortunate to be relieved Of an annoying LOT
Of small creditors, You can barrow money. WITH
TeuF Furniture Or Piano Is security, and hzys
but ono payment to E.sks each month
DISTRICT LOAN & TRUST CO..
80 q 81 -
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GOLD MEDAL FOR
EXPLORER PEARY
PliladelphianS Honor the
Intrepid Searcher for
the North Pole.
TO TAKE GIFT TO THE ARCTlCS

Wife of the Man Honored Expects to
Garry the Token to the Land Of Per
petuaI Ice and Present It Personally to
Her Husband.
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MONEY TO LOAN at Ssk to per cent, In sums
OF 81 GOO TO $4,000 .. c. zeal estate; pay of
and per cent mortgages and begin anew; ali
transactions conducted with economical consider
alton for borrowers WM. Il. SAUNDERS CO.,
I Z
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Loans and discounts 8, 81 SIS -
Overdrafts. secured and unsecured. ll9-5S
L. 5. bonds on hand. .............-. $4,000
Premiums on L s bouds......-...-. 2.9l5.93
Stocks. securities etc................ 4S5,9l1-l5
Banking house, furniture, and fixtures 250,06t00
Other real estate owned 1872, 5926l
Due from national banks mot reserve
agents. ------------- g9s -b0c-Z-
Due from State banks, bankers, and
trust comDauleS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 5IS,5oi-le
Internal revenue stamps .-...-....-. 56)-l6
Checks and other cash items $3.50. S0,S95-iG
Fractional paper currency, nickels,
and cents OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES co.'s
Lawful money reserve in bank, viz:
Specie -.-------.--------- $50, 1880
Legal tender notes. $4,000
Total .............................. 6,s27, e4542
LIABILITIES.
Can15aI stock paid in...............s1,25 COCO
Surplus fund 500, 0c0.0G
taxes paid -. - So. 4so7s
Due to national banks S5I3l1 %
Due to trust Companies. ,2Z3-46
Dividends unpaid .--.--- 1855
Individual deposits subject
to check ----------- 8. SIS S41-9S
Demand certificate Of de
post .......-........... 99J.90
Trust Of deposits.--.-.-.-- 349.322-e9
Certified checks --......-- J2O-ZI
Cashiers checks outsta1d-
- 1916. 714-e9
Debenture bonds ............... I9I. $1,000
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BIRDS, DOGS, ETC

FOR sALE-singing canaries. parrots, eats. dogs,
rabbits. guinea pigs, fancy poultry. pea-foEls
goidfsheS. ineubators. etc SCHAID'S BIRD
STORE. IL 12th ST. Rg- @I2-u
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION
Of the
COLUMBIA NATIONAL BANK OF WASHING
TON.
At Washington, IN the District OF Columbia,
AT the close OF business April 80, 1902.
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WE WILL LEND You MONEY

Oh your furniture. pianos, organs. etc, and you
can pay it back in small weekly or monthly paw
ments- ABSOLUTELY NO DELAY
Our business is strictly confidential: 10 en-
tzrE2sslng questions to ask you Lowest rates in
the city Private Offices
COLUMBIA GUARANTEE COMPANY.
SIS = Street y. "
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WALL PAPER

ALVEY & sPELSHoUsE- Painting, and rooms
paPcred from s. up. FiTst-class work. 6I9
St NV. ma5-7t
NOBTE. sd 9th St NV. Is constantly receiving
the latest and most attractive designs in Wall
Papers, and papers rooms from 200 up Call
and investigate for yourself and be convinced
mI4-H
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WITH c. We h hays more more than We need;
GENUINE Be be; ia !; t to let you have II
MONEY in amounts o to suit your CON
We Fill -eassnable,-since our last cut
Your co G not 3n.y meet but beat all
PuFS0s.., sonal notes (without indorser1
loans on Furniture Pianos
Personal Property, etc (without reTGovaD As We
90 not require references, record, OF publish any
OF our transactions, are the only loan com
paHy that makes STRICTLY PRIVATE LOANS
The old reliable
CAPITAL LOAN GUARANTEE CO.
Goa 7 Street n. W.
Phone 205 East Corner 9th ST
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LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in.........-.. 500, coo %
Surplus fund ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Io9nO9 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid Observation-Disclosures Is $50 IS
National uank notes outstanding 10000 60
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MONEY TO LOAN.
MONEY TO LOAN

At the Lowest Rates OF Interest on D. G.
Real Estate Security.
FRANK 7. RAWLINGS, 1906 Pa. ave
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WALTER B. WILLIAMS CO. AUcuoxEERs.

ap9GIlt-Gsu
The Lamar register., 1902-07-16
MINISTER WI RECALLED.
Succeeded by Sir Liang Chen Tung,
Who Is a Yale Graduate.

Peking, July 13.-Slr Liang Chen
Tung. secretary of the Chinese en-
bassy to the coronation of King Ed
ward, was to-day appointed Chinese
minister to the United States.
New Ministers to Russia. France and
Italy have also been named. The selec-
tions for these posts show that the
dowager empress continues to regard
the diplomatic service as unimportant.
None of the appointees is of higher
than the blue button rank, and none
has held any important office. All of
them except Liang Chen Tung are un-
known to the foreign community.
Liang Chen Tung's appointment
pleases the Americans here. The new
ly appointed diplomat was educated in
America. He is n graduate of Yale
University, and is able, dignified and
honest. He is the first of the body of
students sent to America in the '1Os to
receive recognition befitting their ac-
complishments, the Chinese officials
having disliked them because of their
progressive views.
The Lamar register., 1902-07-16
Minister WI Not Surprised.

Washington, July 14.-Mr. WI, the
Chinese minister at Washington, was
not surprised to hear of the appoint
ment of successor to himself, as he
had been expecting an announcement
of this character for some time. He
has received notice that his services
will be required in another capacity,
and for this reason has been prepared
to hear of the naming of his successor
at any time.
pointed mininter. is comparatively
young man, being only little over
forty years of age. Like the present
minister, he is said to be man of
progressive ideas.
The Lamar register., 1902-07-16
LORD SALISBURY RESIGNS.
A. J. BaIfour Succeeds Him as Prime
Minister of Great Britain.

London, July 13.-rhe fact of the res
ignation of the premiership of Great
Britain by Lord Salisbury, as fore
shadowed in recent dispatches, was of
ficially given out this evening. The
prime minister laid down the RESPONSE
bilities of his office July 11th. Within
twenty-four hours his majesty elevated
A. J. Balfour, the governments chief
representative in the House of Com
mons. to the position of premier.
While 1t was expected in political
and commercial circles that Lord Sal
isbury's retirement would be cci:5-
dent with the coronation of King Ed
ward, 1t was scarcely looked for prior
to that event.
The liveliest speculation is rife as to
the personnel of the new cabinet. The
most discussed feature of the pending
changes is the position of Mr.. Cham
berlain, colonial secretary, who In
many quarters has been regarded as
the most promising candidate for the
premiership.
Lord Salisbury. in resigning, ex-
pressed the desire that no new title
or honors should be conferred upon
him
The retirement OF this last great
statesman of the Victorian age is uni
versally regarded as the transition
from one generation to another. and
as marking the close of an era in the
national life.