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WEDDING BELUSTRING Marriage of Miss Martha Antis-del and CLE. Blake-way. AT NOON AT ST. JAMES. Hohn-Monheimer Nuptials at the Standard Club.

I Dancing Party at the LkoU Hotel-Yale Men Will Dine To. night Notes. At high, noon yesterday St. James' Episcopal Chorea contained a fashionable throng, gathered to witness the nuptials of Miss Martha Antlsoel and Charles Edward Blake way. The' bride Is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Albert Antisdei, of this city, and formerly of Milwaukee. The groom lives In Shropshire, England. There bnt few decorations in the church, and they, were green and white. The wedding was one of much simplicity.

The bride's only attendant was her sister. Miss Mary Antlsdel, who, as maid of Honor, wore a gown of white organdie, trimmed with pink, with which was worn Leghorn hat with white plumes. There were four ushers. Messrs. Livingston W.

Fargo, Frank Cramer, Vf. H. Comatock, Lloyd Antisdei. Miss Mary AntisdeVs fiance, was the best P. C.

Lutkin presided at the organ, and Bev. Floyd Tomklns performed the ceremony. The bride entered escorted by her father. She wore a gown of heavy white satin, with long train, high corsage, and trimmed with lace. A veil of tulle was worn.

From 9 until 4 o'clock a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, No. 68 Bellevne place. Anon; the guests were tnanv of the bride's fellow members tn the Friday Club. In the evening Mr. and Mrs.

Blaltewav left for the East. In ten days they will sell for England, to reside at Winlock, Shropshire. AT THE STANDARD. Marriage of Albert Kohn and Stella Moa- lielmer. The marriage of Miss Stella C.

Monhel-' iner, daughter of Mrs. Levi Monhelmer, of No. 3253 Wabash avenue, and Albert W. Eohn. son of Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Kohn, of No. 2013 Calumet avenue, was solemnized last evening at the clubhouse of the Standard Club. At 6:30 o'clock the ceremony was performed by Babbl E. G.

Hlrsch, the bridal pair standing under a canopy of pink and white roses. The ushers were Messrs. A. H. Kohn A.

D. Kohn. Arthur Stain, James Caha. likewise the master of Henry Schwab, Milton Monhelmer, A. H.

Kohn was Ceremonies. Two sisters of the groom were the 'bridesmaids. They were the Misses Daisy Kohn, Maude Eohn. The bridal gown was of white satin en train, made plainly, with a bertha of ace. 6 he carried a oouquetof forget-me-nots and lilies of the valley.

Miss Maude Kohn wore pink satin and Miss Daisy Kohn blue satin. Both carried bouquets of pink and white roses. After the. ceremony a wedding supper was served for 135 persons. The honeymoon will be spent in California.

After an absence of two months Mr. and Mrs. Kohn will reside in this city. Among the wedding guests were: Messrs. and afeadames Isa Monhelmer.

Joseph Prank. L. Strans. Joseph Horner. E.

6. foreman, Henry Foreman. M. Stliwabacher, Behwabacher.E. G.

Hlrsch, Sol Kaiser. M. Ederhelmer. M. Eppenstein, Sidney Cahn, C.

H. Schwab, Rose Frank. Slara Meyer. Irdle Meyer, Messrs. Henry Hahn.

Hoses SDiegel, Xr. Schaiek. Bose Say- (lacker. Kda Wampold. Clara Leopold.

Celia Leopold, Herbert Morris, Fred MandeL A. Meyer, Sidney Loot), COnS.MAAS. Wedding Ceremony at tike Ideal Club Last Evening. The marriage of Miss. Emma Maas, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. M. Maas, of No. t37 La Salle avenue, to Mr. Samuel Conn, took place at the Ideal Club last evening.

Miss Ida Maas was the maid of honor and Max Nussbaum acted as master of ceremonies. The ushers were Messrs. Ralph Gombrlg, Joseph Welnret, Louis Hefter. Julius Asher, Moses Hlrah, Max Cohn. The eeremony was performed by Rev.

Dr. Norden. Over two hundred and fifty guests were present. The bride wore white dnchesse satin, with a bertha of point lace, her veil being fastened with a diamond pendant, the gift of the groom. i Mr.

and Mrs. Sam Cohn left for an ex-1 tensive trip East, and will be at home after I June 1, at No. 533 La Salle avenue. FIXST OF A SERIES, Dancing Party Given at the Lakota BoteL An informal (Mhce given by tbe management of the Lakota Hotel to its guests last evening was well attended, it being the first of a series. The patronesses were: Mesdames A- O.

Bradley, J. D. Chapman. Marry Hammer, K. 1.

Richardson, Kinsiey, w. H. Kockwood. omaa 13. Rhodes, Among those present were: Messrs.

and Mesdames a neips. u. t. liner. F.

Rhode. M. N. Thorn- O. S.

Foreman. A. K. Raymond, R. 6 rat em an, Pierre point J.

Hermann, burrb, rey Maedon- A. P.ChurehilL Isnam, J. B. Robin O. s.

Chapin. Lieut. Geo. F. I.

B. Bobln son. i a. s. liowds, iilow, 5.

w. GUiRtt. o.w O.W.Matthews, 6. L.Rhodes, H. J.

Cosrrove, J. P. Prim ley, 1 i- A. Pariah, C. O.

Finkler. jesee k. nail. J. O.

Smith. J. L. Jones, p. n.

Treat. E. Heuoiag, Harry Rockwood, 1 Misses I Hazel Hammer, Emma Annie Hoxle. man. Cbsp-' Henrietta Daws, Harriet V- Addie Hlcker-t Vlgne, New son.

E- c- Morton, Heigh. Toledo. liable Kelson, OlilA: kuio Bmitn, Elnora Tyson, Boston: Catherine Cha- pin. Messrs. L.

f. Johnston. Ira J. Couch. J- W.

Busklrk. Geo. F. Gels. n.Jr..

Gen. hoe. O. Wm. Kaufman.

Osborne. B. B. Robinson. pr.G.F Deunla, J- B.

Lone. R. D. 2krt7 JUll, Henry SlejeL Sylvan SleeL q-i Popte'. Leahy, Geo.

0. Gray, A. X. Slncleton, C.F.Langaou, W. H.

Bruoe. WILL TALK OF TALK. The Chicago Association to Hare a Baa. et This renin g. The Chicago Yale Association holds Its annual banquet thin evening attha UnW ersity Club at 6:30 o'clock.

The meeting promises to be one of nnnsual interest to Yale men because of the Importance to them the subject which Is to be discussed. The topic of the evening will bet The Yale Spirit; Is It Changing!" There is a feet Ing among some Yale graduates in the West that the change which has taken Jlace at Yale during the past few years, a which the college had been turned into a university, has not worked unmixed good ypon Yale student life. The belief is held by some graduates that Yale of late may have lost something of the enthusiasm and of the intensely democratic spirit which for so many years were characteristic of the institution. In response to this feeling comes the discussion of the proposed tonle at tonight's meeting. The speakers be by no means all vuicagoans.

The Yale Alumni Association oftSt. PauL St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Minneapolis hare been invited to send speak i i THE DATLT INTER OCEAN, FIIJDAT MORNING, APRIL 20, 1804; ers and nave responded favorably. The Chicago speakers will be Washington Seeing and Lloyd W. Bowers.

James 8. Houghteling. president of the Chicago association, will preside and deliver an address. i From the Cincinnati association will be present William H. Taft, 1 Judge of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals.

Cleveland sends Professor Q. Cv 8. South-worth, 78. E. N.

Hidden, '85, a 8t Louis lawyer, will represent the St, Louis association, and C. S. Kelley, 71, will speak for St, Paul and Minneapolis. The toast-master will be William Kent, '87. In order to hear as directly as possible from Yale herself E.

B. Reed, a member of the present senior class at Yale, has been sent by the class to speak of the Yale spirit as it exists In New Haven today. In addition ito the set speeches mentioned above, there will be a number of three-minute talks from various Chicago members. Letters will also be read from a number of the present Yale faenlty. Seats will be provided at the table only for those who signify before 13 o'clock today to the secretary.

No. 177 La Salle street, their intention of being present. All Yale men, whether members of the association or not, will be welcome. The banquet is the twenty-eighth annual gathering of the association. Soane Minor Notes.

Mrs. Frederick E. Goodhart, of the Virginia, was at home yesterday afternoon, the hours being (rom 4 until 7 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs.

Albert W. Longley, of the Auditorium Annex, have sailed tor England. Mrs. Long ley will travel for one year. The ladles of Trinity Lutheran Church stave a Japanese tea yesterday afternoon and evening at the residence, of Mra.

N. Johnson, No. 1IM4 aun street. The betrothal is announced of Miss Maud Carol Snyder, daughter or Rev. Charles O.

Snyder, of Riverside, and William A. Daris, formerly of Olivet, now of Riverside. Invitations have been Issued by Mr. and Mrs. William H- Roes-Lewin for the marriage of their daughter.

MUs Susannah Ross-Lewin. to William Howell, Wednesday evening, at the Church of the Covenant at 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. F. Ayer, of No.

93 Pine street, was compelled to recall her invitations for the re ception to the Fortnightly Club yesterday after noon, owing io me sudden a earn ot ner stepmother. Mis. Hopkins, at Madison, Wis. Graduates of Knox College will celebrate at the Grand Paoiflo Hotel this evening. There win do toasts ana songs, plenty of good cneer, and a good time generally, the occasion being the second annual banquet ot the Knox College Club.

A musicals will be given at Ballard Hall, Fifty-Third street and Jefferson avenue, hyde Park. Tuesday evening for the benefit of the Church of the Redeemer. Mrs. Arthur Crosby and Mra H. Qarrigue have charge of arrangements.

The annual election of the Ohio Society will be held at the Grand Pacific Hotel Monday at 8 o'clock sharp. The following officers will be elected: President, nine vice presidents, secretary, treasurer, and three trustees to serve tor three years. The retiring president will give a brief review of the work of the society from its organization. The board of trustees of the 'Society for Ethical Culture dined at the Union League Club last evening and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Frank B. Tobey; vice president, HoUrer de Roode; treasurer.

Charles A. Brown; recording secretary, Thomas W. Alllnsou; corresponding secretary, Edward C. Wentworth. Nine standing committees were also appointed and In addition to the lecture course at the Grand Opera-House, permanent society rooms and headquarters were established at the southwest corner of Lake and Dearborn streets.

The third annual meeting of the society will be hek" this evening at the rooms ot the Commerce Club in the Auditorium Building. The toplo for discussion will be: -Why Am I Attracted to the Ethical Movement?" in which Mr. Mangasariaa and various speakers will participate. THZ OBITTJAKT BECORD. Fnnaral of Margaret K.

Gilbert. The funeral of Margaret M. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Gilbert, was held at the family residence, No.

S234 Woodlawn avenue, yesterday afternoon. Rev. Jenkln Lloyd Jones, of All Souls' Church, officiated. The remains rested on a couch of pure white, covered with roses, and surrounded by many beautiful floral tribute Miss Gilbert was taken ill a week ago at Hillsdale, where she had been attending school, and died Wednesday last at that place. She was a most beautiful girl and in her fourteenth year.

She bad been an earnest student of physical culture for the past two years. The remains are to be cremated tomorrow morning at the Grace land crematory and afterward buried in the family lot in Oakwoods Cemetery. The family are members of All Souls' Church, and friends say that nothing In their religious belief prompts them In the matter ot cremation. Funeral of Jane Elisabeth Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Baleom was burled yesterday afternoon in Graceland Cemetery.

The funeral took place from the family residence, No. S0B7 Michigan avenue. Dr. Simon J. McPher-son, ot the Second Presbyterian Church, offici ated at the ceremonies, and three selections were sung by Mrs.

Genevra Johnston Bishop, soprano; Annie R. Th acker, alto: Robert F. Howard, tenor: and John M. Hubbard, bass. The pallbearers were: T.

P. Blacks tone, Chaa. B. Farwell, J. Russell Jones, H.

A. AverilL Albert Keep. A. A. Bigelow, A.

F. Seeberger, and E.S.Plke. Frances W. Titna. BaTTL Cbiik.

April W.Sptcial Telt-qram. Frances W. Titus died here today, aged 7a. She was the woman who brought the world-famous Sojourner Truth to publlo notice and wrote the life of the celebrated colored woman. Oliver Rosa.

Faxrbcry, IU-, April 19. Sp4dal TtUpram. Mr. Oliver Ross, one of the first settlers ot Fair-bury, died at Denver, today. He was over 80 years old and held the office of police justice here in the early years of Falrbury.

Funeral of W. O. MUler. Asstnmiow, April li.Sptial The remains of W. Miller, formerly a resident of this place, were brought here today from Aberdeen, for interment.

Mrs. Bona Davia. AirDKRSojr, April 19. Sptctal Tdnjnm. Mrs.

Rosa Davis, one ot the oldest ladles In Eastern Indiana, died at her home near Ovid this afternoon. John O'NeUL DCBCQtrx, Iowa, April It. Special Ttlegram. John O'Neill died today. He organized an Irish regiment here in 1804 and was president Of the local land league.

Simon Cooper. Bocbbob, April 1. Special Telegram. Simon Cooper, a pioneer of In wood, west of here, died this morning, aged no, ot paralysis. Jacob H.

DelL Goshev. April 19. Special Ttlegram. Jacob h. ie u.

aged 88, one of Northern Indiana's first settlers, died ot paralysis today. Beats Income Tax. Chicago, IlL, April to. To th Editor. Th opposition toan income tax is based largely on the difficulty of con ectly ascertaining the Income to be levied on.

The burden of the tax, It is proved, will fall on the North; probably nine-tenths on some half-dozen Northern States, so that the net result would be that while all States received the benefits of the government the burden would be borne by a small number. To accomplish this same desirable result I make the following suggestion as showing a way in which the taxes can be just as unequally distributed and that is not open to the principal criticism made on the income tax. The plan is simply this: Lay a tax only on all buildings of four stories or over. Any assessor can do that without a mistake. There la no chance of avoiding the payment.

The burden ot this tax will fall almost identically on the same people as the income tax is designed to reach, but Is one the payment of which cannot be avoided. As a design to shift the burden ot taxes so that It will fall unequally I believe that the argument la strongly in favor of taxing four-story or more buildings in place of incomes ot S4.000 or over. All that can be said in favor of an income tax can be said la favor ot this plan, while many objections strongly urged against an income tax will not hold against the' tax on tall buildings Wast WU1 Carry Illinois. Juliet RrrmhttAnn' Jnt(itrfl. th.

1 IUU VUW. Ing talk indulged In at the Republican love feast In Chicago last week, the Republicans ot Illinois should bear tn mind that talk alone, no matter how cheering, will never carry this State against tnA IHmMnii. ru nwVvtj. twi muw mb imuwnu Ul 111 nols are In power. They regard this State as to keep It such.

No effort will be spared "by them -mv wshibhui UOll lB4a To Be Connected by Electrle Line. SPRIKCrntUt. Ohio. InHl la e-r -r-i. gram.

-Another electrle railroad la added to the cure or more projectea tor central Oh la The Spriagfleid via the national pike. MANEY'S STORY TOLD Captain Hedberg Mad Many Threats Against His Lift. STOOD IN FEAR OF HIM. Always Went Armed as a Matter of Precaution. Physically No Match for Hit 8 parlor Officer, So Ha Took No Chances of Surprise.

The close of the cross-examination of Lieutenant Maney ended the proceedings in Judge Grosseup's court yesterday, and this morning the closing arguments will be begun by the attorneys. The crowd assembled in the courtroom yesterday was much larger than that of any "previous day and the room was packed to the doors. Ladles were more numerous than usual, a large number having come from. Fort Sheridan to hear the testimony of the defendant Lieutenant Maney "was extremely nervous when first placed on the stand, but regained his composure and ended the morning with little effort. During the afternoon he was rather-nervous and somewhat agitated as he described the details of the shooting.

Frequently, when asked a direct question, he hesitated and faltered in bis answers. Once he became excited at a question of Attorney Milchrist on the cross-examination when he was asked why be fired when he did. Maney stepped backward and replied dramatically, turning to the jury: "Gentlemen, I had reached the point where further retreat was impossible. It was the supreme moment, and it wonld have been folly for me to have hesitated, so I lowered my pistol and fired, intending to cripple him, not to kUl him." Hedberg Was Stronger Physically. "Why did yon not close with him when be was trying to draw his pistol asked the District Attorney.

"Because had I done so I should have been entirely at bis mercy," was the reply. "And yet yon say he was 56 years old!" questioned Attorney Mllchrlst. "Yes, and more than twice my strength," retorted the witness. The dramatie manner in which the sentence was uttered created a sensation in the courtroom. Captain Chapin was the first witness called at the opening of the morning session.

"I was officer of the day," said the witness, "on Oct, 8, 1803. Maney and I were on our way home to lunch. As we neared Hedberg'a house Hedberg approached and said: 'Mr. Maney, I want to epeak to I left Maney and they began to talk, boon Maney called to me. I approached and Maney said: This man has threatened to kill Then turning to Hedberg Maaey said: 'Will yon repeat what yon said to me just now in the presence of Captain Chapin Captain Hedberg made no reply bnt drew back slowly, and Maney advanced earnestly and said again: 'Will yon repeat Captain Hedberg made no reply but turned and went into the house.

I followed him. During their conversation I had said: Gentlemen, if this does not stop right here I shall place yon both under The cross-examination brought out nothing new and In the main tended to show that Captain Hedberg's route on the day of the shooting was not an unusual one. Maaey oa the Stand. Lieutenant Maney, who seemed perfectly at ease, was then sworn. In response to questions of Attorney Forrest he stated the details of his graduation from West Point and bis career in the army.

"When did you first meet Captain Hed-bergt" asked Attorney Forrest. "In 1889," replied the witness. "Just before Captain Hedberg came did yon write a letter to Washington!" "Yes, sir." "Were you ordered to do this!" "It was more ot a request as it came to me." "What did it contain "A protest against Captain Hedberg's reinstatement." To whom was your letter addressed!" 'To no one it was a draft which I handed the commanding officer." "What was your feeling toward Hedberg when he joined!" "I cannot say that I had any. I received him as I would any one who was a stranger to me and to the regiment." Acted as a Friend. The witness then related how be had advised Captain Hedberg regarding the course he should take in the matter of the court, martial.

"He had told me that his presence on the court-martial had been objected to by the prisoner, a private. I wrote out a statement for him showing that as he had. been reinstated by the President it was practically a pardon. Should the court-martial sustain the action of the soldier in protesting I advised him to appeal to the department commander and let him settle it. He did not present the paper but asked to be excused.

The court did this. I saw him a few days later and- asked him why he had not followed my advice. I insisted that his request for an excuse was a moral disqualification and practically admitted his guilt. He said he didn't care, because he had friends at Washington. He asked me if I thought him guilty, and I said: 'Yon had better let sleeping dogs "Why did you make that reply!" "Because, as a matter of fact, I believed him guilty, but did not want to hurt bis feelings by saying so." "Did you have any conversation with him regarding his trip to Washington!" "I did frequently.

He bad asked whether I did not think it wonld be a good plan for him to seek retirement from the army. I told him that under the circumstances it was tbe best thing he could do." How the Quarrel Grew. Witness then detailed the facts concerning the absence of the captain in Washington and his announcing on his return that he had been detailed as a recruiting officer in the spring of 1893. "After Captain Hedberg's return from Chicago did yon talk with him regarding his retirement "Yes, sir; he had informed me that he thought the whole kit of us were trying to get him out of the service." "What did yon say!" "I told him I thought he was talking like a child, especially after the advice I had given him." "What did yon do afterward!" "I always avoided hint." Lieutenant Maney then detailed tbe story of a quarrel which came up regarding raking np Some leaves in Captain Hedberg's yard, and the trouble about the cleaning of the cellar of his house. Colonel Crofton, of Fort Sheridan, la command of the Fifteenth Infantry, was called upon at the opening of the afternoon session to testify regarding the court martial at which Captain Hedberg was challenged, and also regarding the trip to Washington, which was taken by Captain Hedberg.

Story of the Shooting. Lieutenant Maney was then put on the stand again. Attorney Forrest produced the letter sent by Maney to Hedberg the dav after this altercation. Why did you write this letter!" "I-don't know; it was a foolish thing to do." v- "Did yon mean when yon wrote this letter to kill Hedberg!" "No. v-- "Did yon intend to kill hint when yon shot him!" "No.

"What did you Intend to dot" "Cripple him." While giving this testimony witness faltered and spoke with considerable hesitation. Tbe story of the actual shooting was then told as follows, the defendant's words being used without the many questions of the attorney which brought it out. "I was inspecting the gutter of the road along which I was walking when I first saw Hedberg near the cavalry stables. He had one bundle nnder each arm, and I saw him change his bundle and put his hand to bis pistol-pocket. I said, 'If yon draw that pistol I'll drop yon in your and I covered him.

He said he was unarmed. I said, 'A man who has made the threats yon have will go armed. What are yon doing here anywayf He said simply, 'I am I said, 'All right, that answers my purpose, "yon can I then lowered the platol and the trigger, thinking I should not need it. We were approaching each other and he remarked, 'I have no pistol, but if I had one I'd use it' I told him he had better reserve his remarks for a court-martial, for he was bound to get one. Did Sot ateaa te KOI.

As he passed he stopped. I instantly looked back and saw be bad his band on his pistol. I covered him and told him not to try such a cowardly trick as that. He turned and tried to catch my pistol, bnt I kept it away from him. I told him he had the whole road before him and to go on about his business.

I put out my foot and pushed him down tbe ramp. He then rushed at me and kicked at me bnt As he did so he slipped and I felt the pistol in his pocket. He drew himself np and I told him that I bad all tbe evidence I needed to court-martial him. He then struck at me and he put his hand back as if to draw his pistol, and I thought it was time to protect myself, so I lowered my pistol and tired." "Why did you lower your pistol?" "Because I wanted to shoot bint In the leg." "Why did yon want to hit him in the leg!" "Because I wanted to eripple him. I thought that would do." "What did you do then!" "I called the sentries and prisoners, sent some of them for the others for the doctor.

I walked to the stables and sent a mounted man for tbe doctor. I then went back to where Captain Hedberg lay, drew his overcoat back and showed that he had a pistol, and then walked away." "Did you know that Captain Hedberg was mortally wounded!" "No, sir; I had no idea of it" The cross-examination out nothing new, and. after repeating much of his testimony, Lieutenant Maney was excused and court adjourned. ML KIDOILT TJ1E8 HU AX Democratic Postmaster at Spring Qld Hakes Several Changes. SrnixoriXLD, 111, April 19.

Special TAt-ffram. Beddick M. Ridgely, tbe new Democratic postmaster, Is also' chairman of the Sangamon County Democratic Central committee. Yesterday he held his Democratic county The affair was what Mr. Bidgely considers a howling success, and he Is so elated that this morning be seised his official broadax and proceeded on a tour of decapitation around his office.

Republican employes dropped as fast as he reached them. The name of the position of distributer, held by Clarence W. Feaster, has been changed to that of superintendent of delivery, and will be filled by Herman Burkhardt James E. Brennaa will take the place of money-order clerk In place of Louis K. Wood, and at the stamp clerk's desk Miss Alice Davis will take the place of Charles E.

Ralph. Mr. Ridgely has secured an advance of salary for the employes. TO FIX A COKTEirriOX DATE. Republican Coaaty Central Committee Will Meet la Rockford.

April SS. Rocktord, TIL, April 10. Special Telegram. The Republican county central committee has been called to meet April 96 to fix the date of the county convention. At the close of the committee meeting there will be a love feast, to be addressed by prominent local Republicans and to which a general Invitation has been extended to alt Republicans in the Prohibition Legislative Nomteattonn -Casst, I1L, April 19 Special TeUgram.Tha Populist party of the Forty-Third District comprising tbe counties of tEdgar.

Coles, Effingham, and Clark, held their Senatorial and Representative convention here this afternoon, resulting In the following nominations: i State Senator Thomas RaidUTe. ot Cumberland County; Representative George Kiacade, of Effingham Coenty. It waa decided to hold the Nineteenth Congressional convention ot the party at Greenup, July B. D. Wllsoa Nominated far Circuit ad ire.

Gosbcs. April 19. Special Telegram. Republicans met at Shipshewana this afternoon and nominated H. D.

Wilson, of this city, tor Judge of this Judicial circuit. The convention was the largest ever held in tbe district and the contest between Jndge Van fleet, of Elkhart; J. Ferreil. of La Grange, and H. D.

Wllsoa. of this city, was spirited. Wilson waa nominated oa the fourth ballot by a fraction of a vote. CBaagham Coenty Prohibitionists. ErrnroBAM.

I1L, April Special Telegram. The Prohibitionists ot this county In convention today selected the following delegates to attend the State convention at Bloomlnitton. May St H. Blppeloe. H.

B. Kepley, D. Donaldson, Frank Miller, and Bev. Alspaueh. WU1 Meet at Aurora June 1.

ELonr. April 19. Spetial Telegram The Eighth District Republican Congressional convention has been called to meet at Aurora June 7. WUTTKBAOO XXXTLTO CLOSES. Addresses Made by Proenlneot Coagrega.

Uonal Preachers. RocxrORD, April 13. Special Telegram. The annual meeting of the Rockford Association of Congregational Churches closed in Winnebago today. Bev.

L. H. Moses, of Seward, was elected moderator, and Re. Edwin EwelL of Byron, registrar. Addressee.

were made by Revs. L. N. Stratum, Pecatonica; W. W.

Leete. W. M. Barrows, and George Bernrentor. Rockford; Edwin Ewe 11.

Byron: J. II. Tewkabury. Chicago; H. M.

Whitney, ot Belolt College; -C Bedford. Shirland. and S. W. Eaton, Boscoe.

Ahdxrsos, April li. Special Telegram. The twelfth annual meeting ot the White River branch. Woman Missionary Association ot the United Brethren Church, convened in this eity today. About two hundred active delegates were present.

Rev. Alonio Meyers, of Indianapolis, delivered the opening Disgraceful. Chicago. BL, April 19. OU humbly beg for space in your columns to call attention of the powers that be to the dana-erons as well as disgraceful condition of Fifty-Third street Hyde Park, and.

to inquire if you can tell why It is that the old original as well as principal business street of Hyde Park la allowed to remain tn a condition wholly unlit for business purposes, and which would be a disgrace to a country village of 600 inhabltanta. It Is no ez-aggeratiou to say that fully one-half of the surface of the street from Lake avenue to Madison avenue was under water last night, and no possible chance for it to run away. There is a strio ot sidewalk on the south side of Fifty. Third street from Washington to Jefferson avenue, that is long since Worn out and on account of missing planks is a constant menace to life and limb. It surely ought to be the duty ot the mayor, alderman, superintendent ot streets, or somebody to see that immediate steps are taken to put this important highway in at least navigable condition.

The old aldewalk should be replaced with a new one, or torn up and thrown into tbe pond In the street and save damage suits. It is in order tor you, Mr. Kerr, to call thia nuisance off, and you will have the thanks ot BPSiaxsa, The Paxton Paxtoh, EL. AnrU 11 Ta (ft Editor. Know-Ing Thb Istkb Ocxas desires all its locals shan be considered as a verity by whomsoever read, and as.

many here are not pleased with the unfair report ot Paxton city election, it has been deemed best to correct said report in IJTa OoaAM. Had said report been that C. H. Frew waa not nominated by a license convention, and waa not elected as a license alderman, but was nominated without i or 0OQSnt by such as were dissatisfied with the way the finances of the city mBed, simply upon his personality, without any hence was elected by the largest majority glveniauy alderman from the "me, wr heretofore, and the ward had been anti-license, then said report would have been faithful tA 1 1. f.

as iiuuisinauu. newwUernln has been faithful and ef- u.u mi viuuiai trusia, nonce nis services were now demanded, notwithstanding his oro-tests. So please correct aaid report. -r. FAnuraas.

INSURANCE CIRCLES. Joint Committee of Fourteen Is i. stm EXPECT TO FINISH TODAY. Rockford and Security Open Cook County Offices. George R.

Lewis Will Have Chars as General Agent Other' Newt and Notes. All day yesterday the Joint committee of fourteen labored on the revision of the constitution and by-lawn of the Chlcag Fire Underwriters' Association, taking an adjournment late la the afternoon until 10 o'clock this morning. One or two matters upon which there was some disagreement wentiaek to the subcommittee for revision and will be returned at the meeting today1, which Is expected to be finaL from good authority it Is learned that the scope of the new organization is the intent being to harmonize aU of the existing interests and to provide for future emergencies. The organization probably be called the Cook County Underwriters' Association, and, as the name implies, have Jurisdiction over the whole county. There is a possibility that for certain reasons the name may be changed, but this is only a contingency, and not probable.

Generally speaking the work of the committee has proceeded with the utmost harmony, the longest contests being over questions of minor Importance, snch as the regulation of premium payment In such cases it was always give and take with the opponents, and this spirit af liberality bas led to the early completion of the work. When the revision Is complete the new constitution and by-laws will be generally circulated for the signatures of the approving companies and agents before it is presented at a meeting of the Chicago Fire Underwriters' Association for official examination and adoption. MANAOEB BLAODKK BESIONS, Hie Retirement front the Itaaagesaeat the North British aad Mercantile. Tokk. April IB.

Special Telegram. 1 waa learned just at the close of business yesterday that Mr. Samuel Blagden had handed In his resignation aa manager of the United States branch of the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company of London and Edinburgh. Mr. Blagden will continue to act as maa-arnr pending the selection of his successor, which will probably take several weeks.

Fire Manager Burnett from the home office has the question in hand. It is understood that only a maa ot the. highest standing will be appointed, and that the salary will be UberaL The New Fork board of management is composed as follows: Solon Humphreys. n. Morgan A chairman: H.

W. Barnes, Charles H. Coster (DrexeL Morgan A Oa); David Dows. Jr. (David Dows Jr.

Jacob Wendell (Jacob Wendell A Charles Ezra White, and Bon. William Waldorf As tor. Mr. Blagden entered the fire insurance business in I are, associating himself with Ezra White Son. which nrm then accepted the North British management On the retirement of Mr.

Ezra White Mr. Blagden and Mr. Cnarlee B. White. were appointed tnanagera.

When Mr. White resigned Mr. Blagden became United States manager. Mr. Blagden haa been president of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters and has won a high reputation in the Ore underwriting field.

OrmS A JOINT PKPABTMKJtT. Rockford aad Beosrtty Establish a Cook Conaty General Agency la Chiang. The Rockford Insurance Company and the Security of New Haven have decided to open a Joint department for Cook County, which will be in operation by May 1 from headquarters on the fourth flour of the New York Life Building. Mr. George R.

Lewie, recently of Minneapolis, will have charge of the business, with the title of general agent A local department la charge of a competent underwriter win also be one of the features of the deal. Thia move oa the part of the Security, however, will be entirely independent ot Its present local arrangements with C. W. Drew A which are continued as heretofore. To talcs charge of the general agency in Chicago Mr.

Lewis retires from the firms of Fletcher. Lewis A and George R. Lewis A of Minneapolis, which are succeeded by Fletcher. March A with the district avency of the Security and Koclcfori, and the general agency ot the Capital of New Hampshire for Minnesota and Western Wbwonsln. Mr.

F. F. Gordon, of the two firms mentioned, also retire to continue the special aceacy of the Rockford aad Security for Wisconsin and Minnesota, from headquarters in Chicago. TABULAR STATEMENT ISSUED. Superintendent Uarfe Prepares Fart IX, at His Annual Report.

SPRBXCniLD, I1L. April 19 Special Telegram. Superintendent Durfee, of the Insurance department, has Issued a tabular statement of the condition Dee. 81. 1898.

of all life Insurance companies authorized to do business in Illinois. The thirty-six companies reported asseta amounting to S079.43O8S: liabilities. and surplus. Their Income in 1803 was 737.H0, and the disbursements 1SB.18J,78U The total risks written In ien were 388,571.138. and the total risks in force Dec.

St 1893, were sn, tS3.00e.179. Business transacted In Illinois: Risks written. Kw.r78.iM: premiums received. alO.066.03S: losses paid, t3.93l.37a. The statement ot plate-glass accident guarantee, steam boiler, and live stock companies shows twenty-three doing business, with a total paid-up capital of S9.stw.350: admitted assets.

re.aa.l: liabilities. M.781JKJ6: sarpldsaa to policy-holders, tll.171,6; surplus over liabilities including capital. gr.M2.066; income, expenditures. Business in Illinois: Risks written. IMI.2tO.788: premiums r6' lo5e Pld, 3502.968; losses incurred, OCCASIONED BT THE Oil.

HAZARD. Rates on River Front Lumber Tarda Increased Per Cent. At a meeting of the Chicago Fire Underwriters' Association yesterday afternoon it was voted to give rates on lumber yards along the river-front a 1 per cent rise because ot an additional hazard occasioned by the dumping of refuse from the plant of the People's Gas Light and Coke Company into the river. Tents made with buckets of water indiscriminately drawn ahowed conelu-sively that fire would almost certainly result. The oil and refuse on the water taken for the tests burned freely.

Withdraws trees the Arreeneeat. St. Loins. April It. Special Telegram a.

aiauguier, resiaent agent of the Lancashire, today served a notice withdrawing his signature from the 10 per cent brokerage agreement. The total number ot algners is now given at fourteen. Hew Mntoal Electa The United States Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia announces the election of the following officers; President Charles Bammon; vice president David Towusend; secretary, Lewis Dixon; treasurer, Edwin R. Winner. Made Real dent Secretary at London, Mr.

James Earn 11 ten, late submanager of tbe Albion Fire, ot England, has been appointed London resident secretary of the Yorkshire Fire and Life. Appointed Halted States Manager, Captain A. W. Masters becomes United Stales manager of the London Guarantee and Accident Company, succeeding the late A. Edwarda Inanraaco Wotea.

Charles E. Shade, of New York, is considering the formation ot a mutual fire insurance company. Mr. H. B.

Coryell, of Omaha, Nebraska State agent of the Phenix, of Brooklyn, was in Chicago yesterday. Messrs. D. T. Devin with offices at No.

S08 La Salle street announce that they are ready for business with the Reliance, Delaware, and Glens Falls Duuranos companies. THE FIRE RECORD Tinware Factory rirs ta Raw York and CosnpevBtea Interested. NW Yonx, April 1. Special Tafrprcs. Early this morning firs was discovered la the tinware Buffalo- ItOTIA Water For Gout, Rheumatlcaottt, Rheumatism, Stone In the Bladder.

Bright' Disease. Dr. William B. Tewlee, Profefor of Anatomy and MaUrim Med tern in the Mettiesal Department UnivereUp of "Buffalo Lltfala Spring belongs to the Alkaline, or perhaps to the AlkaUne-Sa-. Una Class, for it bas proved far mora efficacious in many diseased conditions thaa any cf the simple Alkaline waters.

"I feel no hesitancy whatever in saying that la Ooet. Knee malic Oewt, Knee bum tiaas. Stene la the Bladder, aad la ail Dt- aeases af Uric Add Diathesis, I anew el ne rcasedy at sH ceaaparable te H. "Its effects are marked la causing- a disappearance of albumen from tbe nrlne. In a sintie case of Bright's Disease of tbe Kidneys, I witnessed decided beneficial results from its nee.

and from Its action la thia ease I should bare great confidence -in It as a remedy in certain stages of this disease. G. Halstead Beyland. A.M., M.D., OftKeyacuUy of farU and Cnfoervtiy of Jjeiptig, formerly froeteor in Baltimore iledicai ColUge, eayt Bright's Disease of the Kidneys, -acute or chronic, A BOFKUjO lithia wkter la. In my experience, without a rival, whether in tbe Parenchymatous form or Interstitial Nephritis, la eases In which tbe Albumen reaebed as high as 60 per cent, I have known It nnder a course of this Water gradually dlmlnlaband finally disappear.

At the same time other alarming symptoms were relieved, and the sufferer restored to health. MThe best results which I have witnessed from any remedy In Suppressed Gout Rheumatic Gout and all Gouty and Rhea- matlo affections have been from thia We -tor and In every case of disease bavlngtu origin In a Urio Add Diathesis it is a remedy of unsurpassed excellence." Or. Harvey L. Byrd, Of Baltimore, President and Proettor eObeUirieeand Dieeaeetof Women and Children tn the Baltimore, Medical Cot-leee. ormerluProeteor oj practical Medicine, etc; "1 have witnessed the best results from the action of the BUFfALO LITHIA WATER In Chronic Gout, Rheumatic Goat, Rbesv tnatlsm.

Gravel and Stone in tbe Bladder, and I do not hesitate to ez press the opinion that in all diseases depending npon or having tbeirorigln In Uric Acid Diathesis, It Is unsurpassed. If ladeed It Is equalled, by any water thus far known to the profession. "It has aa ascertained value In Blight's Disease. A knowledge of Its action In that disease tbus far would seem to warrant the belief that It would in many instances, at least In Its early stages, arrest it entirely, and in It more advanced stage prove a decided comfort and palliative, Or. J.

T. LeBlanehard, proettor Montreal CMsrfc, BM- -I have need IfaFTALO LITHIA VZ4TER In the atest obstinate cases of Chreele Inflaaiasatiea ot tec Biadeer, In 8 lone of the Bladder, in Uric Aeld Gravel, with the most efficacious This water for sale by Druggists generally or In eases of one aosen Lai '-gallon bottles 15.00 to. b. at tbe 8 pfi or s. Springs open June la.

DescripUvepamphleUaent to any address. TrfrOflAS P. OOODB. Proprietor, R-ffaU I 11.1- i mr 0BEIT STEVENSON a Wholesale Dtwagieta, vz-w Lsae tnweata, in. seaeral Scents.

On Its Own Rails. Through Trains Of tfcfl MISSOURI, KANSAS TEXAS RAILWAY run solid between St Louis and Houston, Galveston and San Antonio. Tbe old reliable route via Hannibal is still continued with through sleepers, FROM, to all points in CHICAGO TEXAS. factory of John Haas, at Noa 138 to IS Jones street and waa for a time In dancer of spread. ins.

It was finally confined to the buiidinf in watcn it originated and a stable adjoining. Loss, SK.OOa The plant was Insured ss follows: On machinery aad stock floss nearlv total County, of Phila tl.BuOJHamllton-... $1,611 sprin i.nuu'uneat. Lumberman's. 1 Citizens, Pa.

U07t Firemen's. of 1.800 German, of 150 Merchants. N.J.... 1 600 S. AN.

A. 6,06 Newark. LMOCoL 4.780 Scottish Union t.too isth. Lloyda t.523 American, N. t.SOO Sec S.833 North SSO Prusa.

Nat 1 42s Broadway. 1.600 Meroh. 4,750 nwuairua.H i.eis man, a 1,7111 maa, si ater i.eis) On building (loss heavy): Com. Lloyda. S4.000 Imperial 500 1.600 Scottish t.500 Phoenix, ot 1.600; Western, of 6.000 N.

Y. Lloyds t.500 I.SS0 Equit. Lloyds Central t.500 fiZLXKa. Mont, April 1. The residence of Dr.

A H. Mitchell, one ot the World's Fair commissioners, at Deer Lodge, just completed at a cost of HO, 000, was destroyed by fire yesterday. Insurance, liS.000. VajmauA, IlL, April 19. Special Telegram.

During a thunder storm last night lightning struck the barn of Martin Eyeatone. near St. Elmo, and destroyed It completely. Loss. $1,000, partly insured.

A stack of hay belonging to N. Fletcher la the same neighborhood was also burned by lightning. BZTSIXES3 WOKAir. or a wonts who works, sooner or later has te build up ber strength with Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription.

If you suffer from backache, lest IMUBeea. faintlne pens, or take the tion." It Is wntnan' special tonlo and nervine. bauds up, invigorates, isolates, and cures. It iwesutis tbe pains ana burdens of child bearing. If it doesnt benefit or cure, in female complaints aad weaknesses, yon bare your money back.

Df. V. Prraoit Dear Sirt have taken the "Favorite Prescription "and I can reoem. mend It to any body that Buffers with any fe-malediasase. I have tried several doctor's Preeariptiooe but none did me tbe good that Fours did, respectfully.

eiet7y iiei in i If you were baying horse you wouldn't buy the first one .1 you saw, would ypu? You would naturally look around luid get the best bargain you- could. v-, Because a horse is offered for very little money does it follow -that he is worth that much? Is not this argument true of Stop and think and -we believe you will see it in this light buy the thing you ee? Why buy-because the price is low? You may see something you like" better, and perhaps it was not as cheap as you thought Our goods may not be better than others, our prices may not be lower, bat for the same price we give as good values, perhaps We would like your opinion. You don't expect to buy Brokaw Bros clothing at the same price as inferior makes, do you? You know they make the best clothing in the world? We won't ask you to bay, but if you do, you may return, the purchase if not satisfactory and we will return the money. show as good a Hat for $3.00, S3.60 and $4.00 as any hatter tn noma nay better. Have yon ever seen them? 1 1 8 1.

Clark and Madison Sts. ANEW UOawBLEEOINw ULCERATED This Pile Pomade Is warranted to cur any case ortnoaey refunded. Instruo tions how to prevent Piles 00 the label of each tube. Don't wait and but have your druggist order It for you at onosxMailed on receipt of $LO0l FOR aALB BY ALL. DRUGGISTS.

WHEN ALL OTHERS PAIL CONSULT DOCTOR SWEANY, The Learned and Skilled Specialist. formerly of Philadelphia. Pa. who treata with wonderful suceeee all Itisessee ot men and women. Prompt and permanent cures ruaranteed.

NERVOUS DEBILITY anenta. ot yonng and mlddle-ared men. The awful effects of neglected or Improperly treated cases producing weakness of body and brain, failing awMsory, aad other distressing ay i pi onus, uo-ttuag one for study or business. BLOOD AND 8K1N nor, pimples, teller. si ms ulcere, loee of hair, scrofula and blood poleoa of every more, primary and promptly and permanently eradicated, A TI A DRtl AU dlsosses of throat, LiAliLtaXi.Il lFrer.

stomach, bowels, kidney. Or bladder: also rheumatism, piles, ruptare. The Doctor will treat the poor whe call at hla Office free oa Friday and Sunday afternoons. Write yonr troubles llTing away from the City. Thousands eured at borne by eorreepoad-.

ence. Absolute secrecy la all professional dealings and medicines sent secure from obeervattoa. Valuable guide to health aiailed tree. M. r.

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