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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
LIVELY INvERMoNT.
Republicans Are Working to Get Out
Big Vote.

MONTPELIER, VT, August A.-Although
the electors Of Vermont do not appear to be
intensely interested in the state election.
which will be held on September q. a lively
campaign Is in progress. The republicans
are making strong efforts to induce the en-
tire strength of that party in Vermont to
appear at the ballot box and roll up plu-
rality that will set the pace for the rest or
the country.
Notable among the speakers whom the
party managers have distributed over the
state are Senator Fairbanks. the vice
presidential candidate; Secretary OF war
Taft, Secretary of Agriculture WILSON,
Speaker Joseph G. Cannon. Senators Proc
tor and Dillingham;, Representative J. Adam
Bede of Minnesota, p. H. Campbe!l OF
Kansas and B. F. Spaulding OF North
Dakota.
The democrats have secured Representa-
tive w. Bourke Cochran of New YORK 10
deliver three addresses. Edward M. Shep-
ard of New York, Charles s. Hamlln OF
Boston and Benjamin F. Shiveiy OF IN
diana are among the other campalgners en-
gagged Rallies will be held all over the
state, arrangements having been mace 1or
almost daily meetings from now until sep
TENDER 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
UNIVERSITY SOLD.
VIM. M. Farr Disposes Of Educational
Institution.

bill of sale was placed on record today
by which William NJ. Farr conveyed TO
Thomas G. Lewis and Clarence B. Lewis
of this city the university OF Washing
tom The stated consideration was S2o'-
O5O. Mr.. Fair, by the terms of the sale,
surrenders the certificates of incorporation
Of the George Washington University
the washington Memorial University ana
the american College of Law and agrees
Va, to organize or in any way incorporate
another university or institution of learn
ing for twenty-five years.
It is further provided that the Mess .So
Lewis shall settle all obligations OF the
university" and deduct the amount thus
used from the first note becoming due farr.
Tha Indebtedness is estimated at $25o
When Columbian University recently
changed it's name to George washington
I1niversity' Mr.. Farr entered objection,
onntsndine that he had prior right to the
name inasmuch as his inStture eht mao t 0f fee
aireaoy WAS denied by the authorities of CO.
lumbar University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
NEGROES IN OFFICE
THOSE EMPLOYED IN THE GOV.
EMINENT SERVICE.
A Total Of Nearly 5000 Receiving
Salaries Aggregating Nearly 3d.
600, oOO-How Distributed.

The republican campaign text book, is-
sued by the republican national committee.
draws attention to the fact that nearly
5000 negroes are employed in the public
service, and they receive salaries aggregat-
ing nearly 100000 each year. In calling
attention to this fact, the editor of the book
notes that this furnishes further evidence
of the broad and liberal policies Of the
republican party, while the further fact
that the colored employees are proverbially
faithful, courteous and efficient is ample
justification of the attitude of the party to-
ward the freedmen of the nation"
The figures presented as to the employ
ment of colored persons in the service Of
the United States government places 10
colored men in the diplomatic and consular
service, and they receive salaries aggregat-
ing $4,000. In the departmental service in
Washington there are 1868 negroes, whose
aggregate salaries are 81, 653, 721, divided
among the different departments as follows:
State, 10 employees, with salaries of 81, 600
per year; Treasury, 500 employees, and SAL
aries of 1891 1874 per year; War, 122 employ
es. with salaries amounting to $94,91O; Navy,
AZ employees, and salaries aggregating So
1876; Post Office Department, JOB negroes
employed, with salaries of s66SIO; Interior,
219 employees, and salaries amounting to
$167, 26O; Justice, II employees salaries $13,-
go; Agriculture, 100 employees. salaries
$53,212; Commerce and Labor, 125 negroes,
with salaries aggregating s7S.s5S govern
ment printing office, 800 employees, salaries
$2l0,S74; interstate commerce commission, 4
employees. $3.50 in salaries; District govern
ment, 1,S91 employees. with a total Of 874,-
O55 In salaries; recorder of deeds, % en-
ployes and salaries amounting to $14,Oo
In the customs and internal revenue serv-
ice al large outside of Washington there
are 2oS negroes with salaries aggregating
$2O5047. In the postal service at large there
are 100 negro employees, who draw $611 ,140
from the government. Scattered elsewhere
there are IS more colored men in the gov
eminent service, and they receive $27, 400.
The exact number In government employ
United States treasury a total of s., S5S, 734.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
NATIONAL RANGE CONTESTS.
Team Shooting at Fort Riley Spirited
rodav-Skirmish Runs.

FORT RILEY, Kan, August 24-Ieam
shooting at the national range ended TO-
day after spirited contest. Conditions
again were favorable. Yesterdays shoot-
ing witnessed several changes In the stand
Ing of the teams over the first days work.
the army infantry team dropping to thru
place and the New York National Guard
team taking the lead. New Jersey was IN
second place, and the marines, by steady
consistent shooting, still held fourth place,
with chances of a much better showing TO-
day
Mai. Gen. John c. Bates is present all
day. a tireless spectator and observer. To-
DAVIS shooting consisted of two skirmish
runs by each team. New Yorks lead OF
seventy over New Jersey almost assured II
of the national trophy and the cash prize
of $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
BANK IN HANDS OF RECEIVER.
Oldest Financial Institution in Sidney
Ohio, Goes to the Wall.

SIDNEY, Ohio. August 24-On applica-
ton of Frank B. Reed, cashier of the Ger
man American Bank, the Oldest financial
institution in Sidney was today placed in
the hands Of receiver Reed stated in
his petition that the bank could not meet
the obligations as they came due.
The bank has a capital stock of 1900
Its Liabilities are estimated at $4,000 and
assets at 100000 w. H. c. Goode was
appointed receiver, and gave bond in the
sum of 100000. The opinion prevails that
the bank will pay creditors in full, many
Of the stockholders in partnership being
wealthy men.
Following the appointment of the re-
ceiver. F. B. Reed. cashier, and John H.
Wagner, president, made individual as
signments Later Peter Wagner, father Of
John H. Wagner and a large stakeholder,
assigned
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Relative of Mckinley Dead.

CHARLESTON. s. c., August 24.-Car-
lyle Mckinley. associate editor Of the News
AMI Courier, died here this morning after a
long illness. He was the author of IAN APP
peal to Pharaoh" an argument for depor-
tation of negroes to Egypt which attracted
much attention. Some of his poems have
been widely quoted. He was a distant rela-
tive of the late President Mckinley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
LAWLFSS ACT OF A MOB.
Armed Horsemen Exterminate Band Of
1000 Sheep.

ANTELOPE Ore, August 24.-Over LOCO
thoroughbred sheep belonging to Morrow
& Keenan, of Willow Creek. Crook county,
have been killed at Little Summit Prairie,
forty miles east of Prineville. While the
herder was alone and occupied with the
care of his flock, about twenty horsemen.
with faces blackened, emerged from the
timber and commanded him to throw up
his hands. Leaving the herder behind
tree, for protection from the bullets, a
general fusillade with rifles was commenced
by the mob. which lasted nearly two hours,
by which time the entire band of sheep had
either been killed or scattered in every
direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
Sugar Rates Trouble RAILWAYS.

CHICAGO, August 24.-New but frutless
efforts have been made by the western
roads to bring about an adjustment of the
sugar rate complications. All the Chicago
lines have put into effect five-cent rate
from Chicago to st. Louis, which added to
the cut rate of five cents from st. Louis to
the Missouri river, makes a tariff from
Chicago to Kansas City of ten cents a 100
pounds. or cut Of II cents
There has been trouble over sugar rates
for more than year. owing to competition
between the southern and eastern sugar
interests,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24

Attorney for Womah Seeking Divorce
Attacked by Husband.

CLEVELAND Ohio. August A.-Harry
F. Payer, assistant city solicitor. was stab
bed In the neck by Thomas Graves. his
father-in-law, IN the Arcade building to-
day. following a quarrel between the two
men. Payers wound IS said to be serious.
Graves was promptly splaced under arrest.
1t seems that Payer had acted as attorney
for Mrs Graves in a suit for divorce The
quarrel is said % havs been relative to the
divorce proceedings. Payer is prominent
democratic politician and was member or
the democratic zstatehexecutive committee
during the last tgubernatorial campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
New Torpedo Boat Trial.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va. August 24.-Lieut. Mar
shall, in command of the u s. torpedo sta
ton here, left today for the League Island
navy yard at Philadelphia, with a crew to
be used in carrying the new torpedo boat
Stringham, just completed by Harlan &
Hollingsworth of Wilmington, Del, out on
her trial trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
SENATOR HoAR's CONDITION.
Passed Easy Night-Very Weak, but
is Holding His Own.

WORCESTER, Mass, August PA bull
letin on Senator Hoar's condition, issued
at 8 In today, said:
1.-The senator had comfortable night
The trouble in his throat and lung has en-
tirely disappeared. He is still very weak
and does not show any increase of strength
He Is holding his own
A telegram of sympathy from Archbishop
Ireland was received by lockwood Hoar
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
Judge Riley Overcome by Heat.

Judge w. G. Riley, eighty-five years of
age, who was once United States consul at
Madagascar, was overcome by the heat at
the Ebbitt House drug store at 1890 m
today. He was taken to the Emergency
Hospital. The physicians there say he will
be able to return to his hotel this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
Pioneer Chicago Merchant Dead.

CHICAGO, August 24-Alfred II. Black
all, one of Chicago's oldest merchants, is
dead at his residence, after a short illness
He was eighty years old, and had been In
the tea and coffee importing business in
this city for fifty-five years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
Bicyclist Drops Dead.
atch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch 10 1HF Evening Star.
LAUREL, Del. August 24-Ernest Wal
ston, aged twelve years, rode his wheel to
walston post Office this morning and drop
ped dead as he stopped at the door, from
heart trouble, caused by overexertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
Is Acting Secretary.

Assistant Secretary Taylor has returned
to his duties in the Treasury Department,
after brief absence. He is acting secre-
tary Of the treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24

why did you tell me that gentleman
was a fine golf player? I never saw any
one foozle 30 much In my life"
II didn't cay he was fine player
well, you said he was a good one
$50 he Is. He's a minister. Chicago
News
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
Saratoga Races Today.

SARATOGA, August 24-First race. six
furlongs-Good Cheer, to and to 5,
won: Canteen. to 1. place, second; James
v third. Time, 1.1t 2-6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24

M. Frank & Co.. owners of the ready
made clothing establishment La Bella
Jardiners," at Mexico City. many years es-
tablished have failed. with assets of $780,
600 and liabilities OF $3.50, COO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
SUMMER RESORTS.
MARYLAND.

RIVER SPRINGS ON THE POTOMAC, OPEN
June l5-Hotel and cottages; fine grove; cuisine
unsurpassed; bathing. fishing Grabbing boating.
tennis, driving. dancing and card parties For
terms apply to X. d. BLACKSTONE. River
Springs. Md Meet Weems Line at Bushwood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
ST. LOUIS WORLDS FAIR.
Worlds Fair Hotels

Are officially represented in this city by the
TRAVELLERS HOTEL EXCHANGE. 1885 New
York ave-. phone Main 1928. Full informa Il IN
and booklets upon request; rates quoted and rooms
reserved by telegraph. BETTER ROOMS and
rates can be secured through the Exchange. ABB
SOLUTELY NO CHARGES Open evenings until 0.
au6-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24

CARR'S CHAPEL POINT HOTEL.
Open until Oct. l. 1904. A Beautiful Spot on
the Potomac. First,class Table; Fishing, Boat
ing Shooting and Quot Grounds. For terms
apply to CHAS. f. F. CARR, Carr's Chapel
Point Hotel. Charles Co., Md. au4 2Gt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
SUMMER RESORTS.
NEW JERSEY.
Atlantic City.
THE SAN MARCOS.

Near Beach. Pacific and Massachusetts ayes. High
class family hotel Capacity, 200. VIII make spe-
cial rates, 81 to $40 up weekly, S1.5O up daily, ior
large. cool ocean view rooms and unsurpassed Ia
BILE Elevator. oaths and every convenience Ex-
teusive porches, lawns and balconies overlooking
Delightfully."- situated. near all attractions
Booklet. Sat. to Mol. 50. w. f. WATTS.
ie27--Gt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
Hotel jackson, Atlantic City

On the beach, Virginia ave. and Steel Pier; cen.
trail and delightful location 200 rooms hotel
IL freproof built OF brick. stone and steel special
September and October rates. American plan. *l1
TO SIS weekly; orchestra. Literature mailed Open
all the year JOHN Cruise. apl5- l3ot,S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
THE FRONTENAC,

Ocean end Kentucky ave. 100 yards from Beach
Reduced terms; IS to $40 weekly; 81 50 up daily,
for large ocean-front rooms and superior table.
Elevator baths, phones, etc. Capacity. $50.
Booklet. Mrs. II. y. MO1Eh
no
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
DON'T Go AWAY
BEPK shire INN,

Ocean End Virginia Ave.
50, so, S12 so weekly: 81 TO 50 daily. Capacity
400. Elevators, private baths, all appointments.
jy2T-26t ]. Q. Il ]. E DICKINSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24

UOTTL STICKNEY VIRGINIA AVE. ONE MIN
ute from beach; $40 to S15 per week; every con-
venience. Special rates for September.
amir oct 4 L. V. STlCKNEY.
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THE BREAKERS.

Directly on the Beach. Ocean City. Nd Large.
airy rooms: sanitary plumbing. Misc NEWTON.
--a7Sts
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Statue of Thomas Jefferson.

Sundry civil act approved April Is. 1904.
creates commission composed of the Sec
rotary of State, the chairman Of the COM
mittee on the library of the Senate and the
chairman of the committee on the library
of the House of Representatives of the
Flfty-eghth Congress, to select a site on
the public grounds of the District of CO.
lumbia for statue of Thomas Jefferson
and appropriates the sum of s., 600 to pro-
cure plans for the same. At the request
of the Secretary of State the officer in
charge of public buildings and grounds will
act as executive and disbursing officer of
the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-24
Carroll Springs anitarium

FOR INvALIDS AND CONYAI.ESCENTS.
Forest Glen. Md. Open all the year. Baths, cleo
trclty, pa ror covered verandas ho-water heat,
oper fires Pure spring water piped through the
buildings. Its convenience TO Washington especially
recommends IL. Send for illustrated booklet.
Jy6tt-l0 Address &. IL. WRIGHT, I'D.
SwANN'S HOTEL. PlNEY POINT. MD.
Now open Good Bathing. Fishing, Grabbing and
Sailing. Music and Dancing. Post office In the hotel
Daily mails from Wash. d. c. Rates reasonable.
Take Weems Line steamers. For further particulars
apply TO ]. 7. SWAMI. Prop Piney Point. Md.
IN no
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-05-12
Bow's This

We offer One Hun dred Dollars Re
ward for any case Of Catarrh thatcap-
not be cured by Halls Cat arrh Cur
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known
T. J. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX. W holesale Druggist
Toledo, Ohio,
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, whole
sale druggist, Toledo, Q,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, Price 75c per bottle.
Sold by Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Hall Family Pills are the best.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-05-12
Fox Bros.

do not hesitate to recommend Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure to their friends and
Gus toners. Indigestion causes
more i'll health than anything else.
It deranges the stomach, and brings
on all manner of disease. Kodol Dy-
spepsia Cure digests what you eat,
cures Indigestion, dyspepsia and all
stomach disorders. KoIod is not
only perfect digestant but tissue
building tonic as WE'LL Renewed
health, perfect strength and increas-
ed vitality follow its use.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-05-12

Chairman E, A. Buol and Su-
pervisor Swanty Anderson, OF
Mason, were ia the city Monday and
closed contract with the Wlscon-
sin Iron and Bridge Company, OF
Milwaukee, to put a new steel
bridge across the White River, be-
tween Mason and Bibon. The
bridge vii be a sixty feet span
bridge will concrete piers anc
have a six cen feet roadway Il
will set about ten feet above the
river and will be the first stee
bridge to be builtin Bayfi county
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs
and colds; reliable, tried and tested,
safe and sure, Sold by Frost &
Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-05-12
Louisiana Purchase Exposition

AT St Louis. April 80, to Dec. |, 1904.
For this occasion the Omaha will
'sell tickets at the following rate. ::
Season tickets. $3105 for round
trip. Tickets on sale dailyuntil Nov,
18th, and good returning until Dec.
18th, 1904 SO day ticket, 500 80
for round trip. Tickets On sale until
Nov. 2Oth and good returning 6
days from date of sale. 10 day ticket
1923. 80 for round trip. Tickets on sale
daily until Nov. Both anG good re
turning 10 days from date Of sale.
For further Information call at the
Omaha Depot
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-05-12

The towns of Pratt and Mason fix
ed up their differences and were
both pleased to do so at the meeting
Of the county board last week. The
town line of Mason has run right uE
to the village of Pratt and two sa-
looms nave been located on the border
of Mason to supply Pratt people
with booze. AS Pratt has voted no
license right along the Pratt people
were not well pleased with this.
Mason generously consented to give
the town of Pratt a few sections Of
land along the border, and hereafte I
the town of Pratt will have absolute
control over the liquor question
The matter was brought to head
by murder in one of the saloons
a few weeks ago.
The city council had meeting
Tuesday night and transacted
considerable business, among
which was the passage of an or
dinance regulating the speed OF
bicycles and prohibiting them
from being used on the sidewalks
Of Bayfield, street. The Atlantic
Manufacturing Company re,
neWed their request to be de
tached from the Incorporated
city of Washburn. and by a vote
of thirteen to two they were de
tached. The property occupied
by them is sections twenty-three
and twenty-four. All the alder
men voted aye except Messrs.
Oscar and Lahaie on the question
Of letting the territory go. At,
torney Mcdonald, of Ashland,
appeared before the council and
asked for arrangements to be
made for a settlement between
the town of Eileen, Washburn,
and the city of Washburn. The
matter of settlement was leltto
the Mayor and the city attorney.
ARRANGEMENTS were made to set
up the water fountain given to
the city by Edward Hines, and
it will occupy a place near tile
Raarup Brothers store on Wash
ington avenue. The property OF
E. Bryan vas designated as
public pound and Mr.. Bryan
was voted a salary of thirty dol
lars a month and half of the fees
of the position for the first sew
en- months. The committee on
finance made a report as to Sc
curing funds, and were author.
lied to borrow what money Will
be needed to carry on the city
affairs from the Bayfield, County
Bank.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-05-12

WANTED Several Industrious per.
sons ia each state to travel for house
established eleven years and with a
large capital, to call upon merchants
and agents for successful and profit.
able line. Permanent engagement
weekly cash salary Of $24 and all
travelling expenses and hotel bills ad-
vanced in cash each week. Exper-
fence not essential. Mention refer.
ence and enclose self addressed en-.
velope. The National, 1872 Dearborn
St., Chicago:
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PHYSICIANS Subscribe it.

Many broad minded physicions
prescribe Foley's Honey and Tar, as
they have never found so safe and
reliable a remedy for throat and lung
troubles as this great medicine.
Sold by Frost q Spies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-05-12
Northwestern Pythians Celebra'
tiOn

At Minneapolis. May 21st, 1904.
Nav 20 and p the Omaha will sell
tickets to Minneapolis and return ct
the rate of ST. 80 for round trip, good
returning May %.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1904-05-12
May Opening

We extend you cordial invitation
to call and see the most fashionable
line of millinery ever displayed in
this locality. Prices the lowest.
MRS. GILBERT OLSON.
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