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THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1896—-TEN PAGES. ~s SPECIAL NOTICES. SPIRITUALISM—J. H. ALTEMUS WILL HOLD A meeting THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, Angust 4th, at Wonn's Hall, 721 6th st. nw. it* WASHINGTON, D.C., August 4, 1896. All persons whe hold ‘claims against Elias Kaft are hereby notified to file the same with the us- Sigvecs on cr before AUGUST 15, 1896; otherwise distribution wili be made on the basis of claims filed up to said date. HENRY STRASBURGER, MYER COHEN, aud-3t Assignees ‘of Elias Raff. 4&4. 8. R., SOUTHERN JURISDICTION OF THE United States.The next regular meeting of Ithras Lodze of Perfection, No. 1, will be held at the Cathedral of the Rite, No. 1007 G st. n.w., on TUESDAY. August 4, i806, at 7:30 o'clock Pm. Work 9th degree. By order of Venerable Master. W. H. OLCOTT, 17th Degree, au3-2t Secretary. SISSOLUTION NOTICE._THE FIRM OF DURAND & Merrick, doing business at 937 and 939 B st. B.w.. is this day dissolved, Ernest M. 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W. constitution which provides that racing men in’ the employ of cycle establishments may be transferred to the professional class by a vote of the board. If it is your intention to race on the track other than as a professional, it is in order for you to make a statement as to the conditions un- der which you are employed, and giving the Teasons why you should be" permitted to ride as an amateur. “On receipt of such statement it will be ' »mitted to the board for its considera- tion.” Sims mailed a reply immediately to the letter, in which he asserted his amateur status, regretting the fact that the busi- hess which he has been following for the past seven years is connected with cycling agencies. He stated that he would not ride as a professional, the class being distast. ful to him. He annourced his willingness to furnish an affidavit that bis employer was not aiding or assisting him in racing, but, on the contrary, was endeavoring to throw obstacles in his way. Whether EE EEE EO —————————— —E———— — not the letter will have any effect remains to be seen, though it ts hardly probable that any change will be made. In case the decision is carried out Sims will not ride on the track. He has entered for the races of the Arlington Wheelmen on August 22, but will withdraw if there is any possibility of his being thrown in the Professional class. He has taken to bdat- ing, and if he cannot follow cycling will ¢evote his time and energies in the aquatic POLITICS IN GOTHAM Effect of the Meeting of Platt and Hanna. TAMMANY'S INDORSEMENT OF BRYAN Possible Split Among the Voters of the Organization. COMING OF THE CANDIDATE Special Dispatch to The Evening Star. NEW YORK, August 4, 1896. The satisfactory meeting between Mr. Hanna and Mr. Platt and the decision of Tammany’s executive committee to sup- port the Bryan and Sewall ticket have each, in their own way,served more Cr less to ciar- ify the political atmosphere in this city, although it would be going too far to say that even now it is in other than a decided- ly foggy condition. However wide may be the sympathy among the republicans of this city and state with the efforts to do away with the methods of the Platt machine, there is a very general feeling, outside the particular Warner Miller circle, that the present is by no means the time to bring this factional dispute to the fore, and there- fore the determination of Mr. Hanna to leave the work of the campaign in the rands of the regular state repubiican or- ganization is viewed with satisfaction even by those whc would, in a general way, be si 1 to see Mr. Platt retired from his posi- tion as state boss. The Republican Factions. Mr. Hanna's action, moreover, was not intended as a snub to the anti-Platt people, and, for the most part, they do not accept it as such. If Mr. Miller has been snubbed it is because he saw fit to put himself in a position where he would seem to be “sat upon” unless the most radical action were taken by the chairman of the national com- mittee, for to have taken up with the Miller crowd to the exclusion of Mr. Platt and the regular organization would have involved the participation by Mr. Hanna in one of the most bitter of factional wrangles. To have made some sort of compromise be- tween the two, on the other hand, would probably have suited Mr. Hanna, but it would not have suited Mr. Platt, and it was quite evident that he would not have co: sented to anything of the sort. Mr. Miller's calls at the Waldorf end at the committee headquarters in the Manhattan Life build- ing were so frequent that they soon came to be the subject of amused comment by other politicians and by the newspaper men; all the more so when the Herkimer states- man began to be less and less successful in gaining and prolenging interviews with Mr. Hanna. All this time Mr. Platt stayed away, and what was perhaps more surprising, none of his followers failed to imitate his example. Again and again Mr. Hanna gave out that he was rea@ and anxious to “meet and consult with all good republicans,” but ap- parenily without result. Neither Mr. Platt, State Chairman Hackett, County Chairman Lauterbach or any of the other “regulars” came. If Mr. Hanna was worried about it he did not show it; he is not the sort of man who would show it unless he wanted to, but nevertheless it is not unreasonabie to suppose that it was with some satisf: tion that he told the reporters on Saturday that before night the long-expected inter- view would take place. There is still some question as to whether Mr. Platt and his two advisers were specifically invited, or finally took advantage of the general invi- tation and a perfect understanding which was plain enough to everybody that they would be well received. The Tribune, which of course takes the anti-Platt view, main- tains that they came of their own accord. The general opinion is that they were spe- elally invited. Tammany's Decision. While all this was very satisfactory, and will undoubtedly result in something very like harmony among the republicans during this campaign, the decision of Tammany Hall to support the Bryan ticket has made trouble, rather than having a quieting ef- fect. It is not even agreeable to the judg- ment of the majority members of the or- ganization, and this is saying much, for it is usual among them to swallow, without the slightest question, the mandates of the executive committee. Tammany, and for the most part Tammany men. care little or rothing for national politics in ordinary times. Of course, many members of the erganization care nothing about this phase of the situation now, but it would be too much to say that the dissatisfaction fs due wholly to the belief that the decision will add strength to the state democracy, the anti-Tammany organization in this ‘city. This opinion, however, 1s widespread, and the situation is considered exceedingly serious. ‘To Tammany Hall it is of the utmost im- portance to carry the mayoralty election in 1897. To fail then would be almost, if not quite, a death blow to the organization. Now there is absolutely no question as to the sentiment for the geld standard in this city. That almost goes without saying. As a matter of fact there is almost no silver sentiment at all here. Neither is there any confidence in Bryan. If, then, the state democracy goes into the fight representing the gold standard democratic sentiment, with the name of a gold standard democrat at the head of its ticket as a candidate for President, it is almost sure to make an ex- cellent showing in the election returns, to the great injury of Tammany’s chances in the campaign of the succeeding year. These are the reasons why the action of the executive committee is viewed with doubt, and in many faithful quarters with alarm. Croker’s Return. Added to them fs the fact that there is no such confidence in the intelligence and shrewdness of John C. Sheehan as there was in the well-tried abilities of Mr. Croker, and it is not at all certain that the whole thing was not purely and simply a gigantic blunder on Sheehan's part. This view is strengthened by the announcement from London that Croker will return by Septem- ber 1, and that he is emphatic in his belief that the gold standard must be maintained. Added also must be the undoubted fact that while in ordinary times Tammany men would be willing to sacrifice the interests of the national campaign to their own local in- terests, there are many in that organiza- tion, as weil as without it, who believe that the present crisis is so grave as to sink all considerations except the single one of maintaining the national faith and honor at any cost. This is especially true of the al- lies of Tammany among-the German popu- lation. It will be exceedingly hard, if pos- sible‘at all, for Tammany to command their aid if the present situation continues. If they would put anything at all before their devotion to the principles of sound-govern- ment, it would be the beer issue. But Tam- many can hardly hoid them by that, for, as it works at present, the new liquor law is far more liberal than the old one enacted by a Tammany legislature. Wonder at Bryan’s Coming. Shrewd politicians here wonder why Bry- Castoria For Infants and Children. CASTORIA DESTROYS WORMS. CASTORIA CURES CONSTIPATION. CaSTORIA ALLAYS FEVERISHNESS, CASTORIA CURES DIARRHOEA AND COLIC. CASTORIA RELIEVES TEETHING TROUBLES. CASTORIA PREVENTS VOMITING SOUR CURD. “The use of ‘Castoria’ 1s so universal and its merits so well known that it seems a work of supererogation to inlorse {t. Few are the intelli. gent famittes who do not Keep Castoria within easy reach." a CARLOS MARTYN, D.D., New York city. THE OFFICIAL WEATHER MAP. iit i: EXPLANATORY NOTE: Observations taken at 8 a.m., 75th meridian time. bars, or lines cf equal alr pressure, drawn for each tenth of an inch. lines of equal temperature, drawn for each ten degrees. Shaded arcas a Solid lines are 1so- Dotted Hues are isotherms, or regions where rain or snow has fallen during preceding twelve hours. The words “High and “Low’’ show location of areas of high and low barometer. Small arrows fly with the wind. GENERALLY FAIR. The Warm Southerly Winds to Con- tinue During Tomorrow. Forecast till 8 p.m. Wednesday: For eastern New York, eastern Pennsyl- vania, New Jersey and Delaware, generally fair tcnight and Wednesday; southwesterly winds; cooler in northern New York Wed- nesday afternoon. For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, generally fair tonight and Wedresday; continued warm southerly winds. Weather conditions and general forecast: The barcmeter has risen in the south and middle Atiantic states and to the north of the lake regions. It has fallen in the Mis- scurl valley, and it is lowest over South Dakota. The temperature has risen In the Missi sippi and Misscuri valleys, the lake regions and New England, and it is cooler to the north of the lake regions and over the plateau region. Intensely hot and unusually dry weather has prevailed throughout a portion of the scuthwest, including western ‘Tennessee, nerthern Louisiana, northern Texas, .\ kansas and Oklahoma and Indian t during the pa temperatures reported being, in a number of instances, higher than any previously recorded by the weather bureau during this season of the year. Maximum temp tures of 100 degrees and over, have curred datiy ia Arkansas and Oklahoma dur- ing the period mentioned, and throughout mest of the region referred to the temper: tures have ranged continuously above degrees. At Little Rock and the City of Oklahoma ‘maximum temperatures of 104 degrees occurred on August 1, which were, respectively, five and seven degrees higher than any previous record at these stations during the first ten days of August. Dur- INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS. Pre} Se eee eee OUTER ee RS eee meee meena eaere meen? FOR RENT (Houses). FOR RENT (Offices)... FOR RENT (stooms). FOR RENT (Stables). FOR RENT (Stores) FOR RENT (Miscellaueous) FOR SALB (Bicycles). FOR SALE (Houses) SALE (Lots). LE (Miscellaneous) AND VEICLES. LEGAL NOTICES LOCAL MENTIO: LOST AND FOUND. PR LS. PIANOS AND ORGAN: WANTED WANTED WANTED (looms) ED (Situations) an ever made up his mind to be notified in this city. When he gets up to speak, they say, three courses will be open to him. He can make a rabid address, all about the money kings of England, and the white slaves, and the gold cross and the crown of thorns; he can confine himself to ea siraightout argument for silver; or he can be absolutely conciliatory and give some in- timation that, if elected, he will pursue a conservative and cautious course. With- out attempting to predict ‘which of the three courses he will cho-se, it 1s easy to see the danger which lies in each. If he makes a rabid speech his hearers will, for the most part, go away disgusted, for they are not used to that sort of thing, and it has no attractions for them. If he attempts mere argument, he will fail to be interesting, for all of the arguments, toth his and those of other silver men who cre better thinkers than he is, have been gone over here too widely and too frequently to render it possible for him to say any- thing new on the subject. If he attempts to be conciliatory and gives pledges of conservatism that wouid be satisfactory enough here, and might pessibly win him some support from the now doubtful ones, what effect would it have on the rag-tag and bob-tall whose solid support in other localities he must have in his campaign and on election day? At best his position will be a hard one, and it is, therefore, hard to see what advantage he thought he would gain by coming here. It is generally expected by the gold standard people, and to some extent feared by Bry- an’s supporters, that the Madison Square meeting will fall flat. If it is true, as re- perted, that Mr. Bland is to come here with Bryan and is to speak at the meeting, there is thought to be all the more reasen for the above opinion. There is little talk as yet about the prob- able action of the democratic state con- vention to be held at Buffalo. Such opin- ions as are given, however, indicate that it will most likely indorse Bryan and Newall without mentioning the platform in any way, in imitation of Tammany. Every- body is waiting to hear what Senator Hill has to say, but he seems in no hurry to say it. A few political observers are wonder- ing if, possibly, he may not follow the ex- ample of Chairman Harrity of Pennsyi- vania and ex-Representative John E. Rus- sell in Massachusetts and announce his re- tirement from politics, but this is hardly to be expected. ———-__. Michigan Naval Militia. In his annual report upon the exercises of the Michigan naval militia, first and third divisions, at Mackinac Island, Lake Huron, Lieut. Commander Lentze of the U. 8. S. Michigan says that the duties of the Michigan divisions, and especially that of Detroit, were performed with such zeal, intelligence and earnestness that they should be highly commended. ——-e+_____ The Money, of the United States. This is the title of one of the chapters of The Evening Star Almanac, which latter contains, in addition to other valuable in- formation, complete tabular statistics of all political matters. It includes tables of state, congressional and presidential votes. Persons interested in politics will find this almanac of invaluable aid. 25c. per copy. Ing the past twelve days the maximum temperature at Little Rock has been 100 degrees on seven days, 102 degrees on four days and 104 degrees on one day. The weather is generally clear this morn- Ing, except in the upper lake region, and thence westward to Montana, where show- ers are reported. Local thunder storms oc- curred during the night in Georgia. Arkan- sas and North Carolina. The indications are that warm and gen- erally fair weather will continue from New England southwestward to the gulf state: The following heavy precipitation (in Inches) was reported: During the past twenty-four hours— Charleston, 1.22; St. Matthew's, S.C., 1.74; Atlanta, 1.06; Green Bay, 1.40; St. Paul, 1.8; St. John’s, 1.30. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 79; condi- tion, 5; receiving reservoir, temperature, S1; condition at north connection, 12; condition at south connection, 17; distributing reser- voir, temperature, —; condition at influent gate house, —; effluent gate house, —. Tide Table. Low tide, 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.; Today high tide, 3:12 a.m. and 3:35 p.m. ‘Tomorrow—Low tde, 10:56 a.m. and 11:02 p.m.; high tide, 4 a.m. and 4:34 p.m. The Sun and Moon. 5:04; sun sets, 7:08. Moon The City Lights. Gas lemps all lighted by 8:06 p.m.; extin- guishing begun at 4:18 a.m. The lighting is begun one hour before the time named. Arc lamps lighted at 8 p.m.; extinguished at4 Range of the Thermometer. The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau today: 8 a.m., 74; 2 p.m., 89; maximum, 91; min- imum, 74. AFFAI RS IN GEORGETOWN Stone Car Broke Away and Did Some Dam- age. Jaly’s Weather as Reported in West Washington — Other Local Notes of Interest. One of the stone cars on the Georgetown and Tenleytown electric railroad broke away this morning at the hill on 32d street over the canal and ran down the steep in- cline to the water front, though fortunate- ly no one was Injured by the occurrence. Seme damage was done t6 the rolling stock of the road, however. The tracks of the Bethesda branch of the Tenleytown road are being repaired, and loads of broken stone are being shipped up as ballast. The stone cars are being filled from wagons at the terminal on 32d street. One of the lcaded cars ready to be attached to the rear of an electric car and carried up the line started to descend the hill. James Feley, an employe of the company, near at hand, and, seeing the car mov jumped on board and applied the brakes, but the speed of the car was too great to be checked. He kept at bis post, however, and worked on the brakes. At the bottom of the hill a new car for the Glen Echo road was on a wagon waitirg to be put on the track and taken to its future home. There were two men working on the new car at the time of the accident, but fortunately they heard the warning cries of Foley, and got out of the way in time. Foley held to his brakes until the last moment, and just before the crash with the new car,he jumped, escap- ing injury. he collision damaged the stone car and also the new Glen Echo car, though the damage to the latter is com~ parauvely slight. The damage is placed at $0. July's Weather. The meteorological summary for July, from observations taken by Professor M. F. Burrows, at Brace’s drug store, corner of 30th ard M street, shows a wide varia- tion from the summary of previous Julys for many vears past. Five times during the month the thermometer ran below 60 degrees, while the average temperature for the month is only 79 and a fraction degrees. The rainfall for July is also heavy, con- sidering the fact that the month is one of the dryest of te summer season. The sum- mary is as follows: Mean temperature, 79.2 degrees; maximum temperature, 96 de- grees, occurring on the 2i7t! minimum temperature, 54 degrees, occurring on the 1sth. The monthly range of the thermome- ter was only 41 degrees. The rainfall for the month was 3.92 inches, an average per day of of an inch. There were seven- teen days upon which .01 or more of an inch of rain fell. There were seven clear days, eleven fair ones and thirteen cloudy days. The prevailing direction of the wind was from the south. A Collision. Car 35 of the Georgetown and Tenleytown railroad, with Motorman Edward Johnson in charge, collided with a horse and buggy belonging to R. L. Elliott, the feed dealer, in which the carriage was demolished and the horse injured. The accident occurred shortly after 5 o'clock on 32d street, at Holy Rood cemetery. Mr. Elliott was ac- companied by a little boy, and was let: the reins lie loose. Just as the car ap- proached he grabbed at the lines, which were crossed, and threw the horse directly across the front of the coming car. The distance was too short for Motorman Johnson to stop the car, but he applied the brakes with all speed; stopping the car within its length. The horse was thrown against the retaining wall of the ceme- tery, while the occupants were thrown, ruc the passengers fortunatély escaped in- jury. F Notes. Mr. Franklin Whelan, one‘of the superin- tendents at Mt. Vernon, hag just returned from a two weeks’ ‘trip to Manhattan Beach and other northern seaside resorts. Mrs. Sinclair and her twé daughters of 80th street are at Colonial Beach for a stay of several weeks... «+ Miss Mabel Burrows is at, Wesley Grove, phere she is attending camp meeting serv- ces. Col. John A. Joyce has just returned from the Soldiers’ Home at Fortress Mon- roe, where he lectured before the veterans on “Poets and Patriots.” The colonel was the guest of the officers of the post about two weeks, ——— Marriage Licenses. Marriage licences have been issued to the following: White—John Corbin and Jennie Corbin, both of Culpeper county,Va.; Thos. N. Hughes and Blanche C. Beall; John E. Hays of Allegheny City, Pa.; and Merrel Timmons of this city; George W. Blun- dell of Sterling, Va., and Emma Mitchell of Gordensville, Va. Colored—Fred Primrose and Ellen O. Williaras; William W. Thompson of this city. and Mamie McGroyun of Rappahan- nock county, Va.; Charles Brown and Lu- lu Redick. ALABAMA’S. ELECTION Democratic and Populistic Views on the Probable Result. ~ A BAD BLOW AGAINST POPULISM Claim That Populists Are Coming Back as Democrats. SOUTH STILL SOLID Alabama democrats are elated over the news which comes from their home of a Probable sweeping democratic victory in the election held yesterday. The populists are correspondingly depressed, and have nothing to say until they hear the fuil news. The claims cf the Alabama democrats here have been that the action of the Chi- cago convention would turn thousands of populists back into the democratic ranks, and they say today that the result yester- Cay fully carries out their predictions. J. A. C. Martin of the law firm of Shelley, Butler & Martin said this morning: “The result in no wise surprises me. The demo- cratic ticket has been elected by a big ma- jority, and there has been no fraud. All this talk about fraud is stuff. It is invar- jably sprung in advance of the election by the populists so as to discount their defeat, but it won't work this time. The apparent- ly increased majority for the democratic ticket is due to the fact that thousands of populists have rejoined the democratic par- ty. Now as to the talk of fraud. The re- turns indicate that several white counties which have been populist have gone dumo- cratic. This shows which way the wind is blowing. ‘Those counties had populist county officers. Under the new election laws the county officers select the man- agers of election at the different precincts. Urder this, two of the three managers of every election precinct were populists. If there was any fraud, it was committed by the populists. The return of these counties to the democratic fold is ample evidence that the populist party in the south is dis- integrating, and that the men are going back to the party they went out of. Anoth- er thing: Jefferson county, in which the city of Birmingham is located, looks like it has been carried by a smail majority for the democrats. Now, the majority of the managers in that county are democrats. If they wanted to cheat, as is charged, why couldn't the democrats make out a safe majority in that county? Seven members of the legislature are involved from Jeffer- son county. ‘This all goes to show that there is more talk of fraud than there is fraud in the state.” The Black Counties. “How about the large democratic ma- jorities ia the black belt counties? “Ul tell you. The negro voters in those counties have learned who are their friends and they vote with the democrats. Just after the war no amount of money, no threat, or anything else could induce a negro to vote the democratic ticket, but it is different now. Many of them would not vote the democratic national ticket, but thousands of them vote the state ticket. ‘They live on the farms of democrats, and they are kindly treated by the land owners. They vote with their friends, and do it without coercion.” Mr. Martin said he believed the election sett forever the question of the su- premacy of the democratic party in Ala- bama, and that it meant the death of the populist party. The state, he said, would give Bryan an overwhelming majority in November. Mr. Martin thought the effect on the national election would be good. It would show that there was no chance to disrupt the solid south. The Populist View. The populists in the city, as stated, de- clined to talk until they had more accurate news. Secretary Turner of the populist national committee said, however, the news was just what he expected. He had believed there would be fraud, but he would not say there was until he received ac- curate returns. When he was reminded of the fact that the democrats had probably carried a number of populist counties, he did not know how to figure that out unless it was that many populists had voted the democratic ticket. He admitted thal there Was not much chance of democratic fraud a counties which were controlled by popu- sts. The worst feature of the election, from a populist view, is that it means the election of Governor Oates to the United States Senate. He is a gold man; but the popu- lists charge that Capt. Johnston made a dicker with Goverrer Oates by which the latter is to get the Johnston influence for the Senate. In democrauc circles this is rot thought to be probable, as Johnston could hardly antagonize the influence of Senator Pugh and other strong silver men who are running for the Senate. Governor Oates, it is said, is simply standing by the party and taking his chances with all the others. - Blow at the Populists. On all sides democrats lovk upon yester- day’s election with great favor. Many of them think it a bad blow at populism. They also think it will pull Tom Watson down a peg or two. If, as is ciaimed, so many populists have gone back to the democratic party they will do the same thing in Geor- gia and North Carolina. The populists, it is thought, may not be so extravagant in their claims in the future, and will be a little*more ready for democratic proposi- tions for fusion. On the other hand, it is alleged that the effect among western pop- ulists may be to make them a little more stiff. If their southern brethren declare that they were cheated out of Alabama and play on that in the west it may lose the democrats votes out there. +2 Played Seven Eleven. Less then a month ago the great Chris- tian Endeavor convention held its services on the White Lot. Last night a couple of colored boys, Arthur Stepney and Charles Scott, selected the spot where Tent Willis- ton recently stood as a good place for a game of crap. They were deep in the mysteries of “seven eleven” when they were corralled by a couple of bicycle po- licemen who were riding around the ellipse in the hope of rounding up a few sccrchers, They tried to convince Justice Scott this morning that he didn’t know the difference between a pair of bones and a pcol table, but it wouldn’t do, and the boys were fined $5 each. SOCPECODO SSE HOCH ESC NEES “Civilized Man cannot live without cooks,” said Owen Meredith; and the best cooks can’t do without Liebig - Company’s Extract of Beef It is as indispensable in ~every well furnished kitchen as the utensils which hang there. For improved and econo- mic cookery. BLY POPEORO OPES OED COSCO FINANCIAL he Chesapeake and Potomac Tele- phone Company, Commencing August ist, 1896, And Until Further Notice, Offers to applicants for Telephone Service in the District of Columbia the fellowing Measured Service Rates for Metallic Circuit Service, with Long Distance Wall Set, within a radius of one mile of its Exchange: ANNUAL RATES. | Special Circuit. || Two Party Circuit. No. of Calls. — Rate. J Extra Calls. || Rate. | Extra Calls. $66 | 9 cents. | $50 9 cents. 74 | 8 cents. 57 8 cents. 81: 7 cents. 63 7 cents. 87 | 6 cents. 68 6 cents. 92 5 cents. 72 5 cents. 100 5 cents. 80 5 cents. 106 5 cents. 86 5 cents. : 112 5 cents. 92 5 cents. B00 See ot cate cececa 118 5 cents. 98 5 cents. 2G se Peeeees eres occ t 124 5 cents. | Rates heretofore made for Unlimited Service remain unchanged. The Company will gladly furnish any additional application. formation upon : Samuel M. Bryan, 30-6t President and General Manager. How to Save Money —is not so perplexing a prob- lem if you conscientiously fol- low this plan: | Deposit with this company as big a porijon of your salary as you can epure each pay dey. The sum will grow and TOW “dl carn a fair iate of interest. egin at once. (American Securit ( & Trust Co.,1405G St it NESS ACH ae GALILEAN FISHERMEN Fortieth Annual Session of the National Body. Business Transacted and Report of the Work of the Organization— Future Proceedings. ‘The fortieth annual session of the Right | Worthy National Supreme Grand Taber- nacle of the Grand United Order of Gali- lean Fishermen began this morning at 9 | o'clock at Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Wil- | liam J. Howard, pastor, F street between 3d and 4% streets southwest. The tabernacle was called to order by the R. W. N.S. G. ruler, Rev. Thomas H. Shorts of Hampton, Va., and Mr. Colum- bus Gordon of Baltimere was right worthy national supreme grand secretary. After the usual ceremonials of opening an annual session of the supreme body were complied with Rev. Mr. Howard delivered an ad- dress of welcome, to which the response was made by the grand orator of the ta- lernacle, Mr. A. W. E. Bassett of Hamp- ton. The keys of the church were presented to the N. G. ruler by the chairman of the re- ception committee, Past Deputy Grand Ruler J. Henry Wright of Washington, D. C. This formality was intended to afford evidence to the members of the tabernacle that during their session the church is en- tirely at their command. A call of the roll showed that delegates were present from nearly every section of the United States, and it was stated that a representative of the tabernacles in the West India Islands would arrive during the day. Condition of the Order. The annual statement of the affairs of tne order and the work accomplished during the year was made by Grand Ruler Shorts. The report showed that nearly all the tabernacles were in a prosperous and high- ly satisfactory condition. A brief review of the history of the organization stated that the nrst tabernacle was organized in Bal- timore by the late Hemsley Nichols more than half a century ago. Under his guid- ing hand knowledge of the benefits to be derived from membership in the Fishermen became widely diffused among those for whose aid it was established, and the order grew very rapidly. After laboring as the grand ruler for many years Mr. Nichols died. His suc- cessor was Thomas I. Hall, also of Balti- more, who is still living. Mr. Hali went into the work with great enthusiasm a developed executive abilities of a high or- der. He was likewise an excellent speak- er, and had a pleasing manner, which at- tracted him to all with whom he was brought in contact. Mr. Hall visited every section of the Union in the interest of the Fishermen, and succeeded in organizing a large number of subordinate tabernacles. About two years ago he retired from the oflice of grand ruler, and was succeeded by the present grand ruler, Rev. Thomas H. Shorts, Under the administrations of Messrs. Nichols and Hall, especially the latter, the order accumulated considerable real estate, and this has been increased since Mr. Shorts took hold of the helm of affairs, so that now | the various tabernacles have fine halls of | their own in Hampton, Va.; Baltimore, Md.; Richmond, Va.; Providence, R. 1., and other places. The headquarters of the order were | for a long time located in Baltimore, but when Mr. Shorts became the grand ruler it was deemed advisable to remove them to Hampton, his place of residence. After the close of Mr. Shorts’ report, some business of an unimportant character was trans- acted, and, after the announcement of a long list of committees, the Grand Taber- nacle took a recess until 2 p.m. Future Events. Upon reassembling the various commit- tees will, it is expected, make their reports. It is the intention of the Galilean Fisher- men of Washington to give their visiting brethren and sisters a thoroughly good time while they remain in the national capital, and the following committee to attend to this part of the program has been eappoint- ed: J. Henry Wright, chairman; R. H. Dages, assistant chairman; Thos. E. Scott, secretary; George N. Campbell, R. J. E. Parker, Henrietta Parker, Hannah F. John- son, C. G. Baker, Alice V. Smith, Julia A. Curtis, Annie Dodson, John C. Lomax, Jane Lewis, Mary Hili and Emma Spriggs. GOOD EXAMPLE. Must Understand Constitution to Be Naturalized. 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