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as 4 as as as as as as As as an THE Uf lN GRAY Letter Carriers Meet Here from All Over the State. GIVEN A WARM WELCOME The Cities of the State Largely Represented. MR. SMITH SENDS A LETTER The first meeting of the Pennsylvania fctatoj branch of the Tsa.uonal Association of Letter Carriers, since iUs organization at Scrantoin ust year, began, in Un Stale? Senate chamber this a.ftnMwn. There xvere thirty five delegates to answer present, the representation allowed being one for every twenty carriers and two for twenty five carriers and over, the rcpre K'Utativcs being allowed to east a vote for ach carrier, in addition to the delegates, Reading, Lancaster, York and other cities were represented to day by delegations of carriers.

The meeting was called to order by President J. W. 11. Anderson, of the State Association, of Pittsburg. None, ot he; National Asson iat ichi O'llii'frs xvciv present, and Secretary Al.

P. Spang, of tlui Stato As ooiation, of Allrntowii, xvas unable to Iki present, oil' account of injuries received by falling from a ladder. This city xvas represented by Currier T. II. Bach.

As soon, asi the visitors xvere seated and the roll had been called, Secretary J. Garpentrr, of the llarrisbiirg branch, welcomed, the dclcgatra and visitors to the Capital City, lie in brief: "Officers. Delegates and Fellow Carriers: It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Harrisburg in behalf of Branch No. We hope your visit to this city may be of interest and great benefit to you. That the work done by this convention may be both benetlcial to the carriers of the State and to the service.

Our postmaster, the Hon. William Kodearmel. who has always taken great interest in the affairs of the association aud who would delight, to welcome you here to day. sent this letter, he being in St. Eouis to day." Mr.

Carpenter then read the letter in which the postmaster gave best wishes and an. invitation to visit the post ollice. Certainly, Mr. Carpenter said: "At the National Association of Ieler I'ar riers' convention, held in Seranton In September last, the delegates from the Pennsylvania mbranches met. and organized a Pennsylvania association of the national body.

Brother W. II. Anderson, of Pittsburg, was elected president, and Brother T. Spang, of Allciitown. secretary.

A committee, appointed for the purpose, presented a constitution, which xvas ordered printed, and a copy sent to every brunch in the State. I am glad to see so many branches represented here to day. and I am sure at our next convention nearly every branch in this State will be represented iuw hat is sure lo be jiu important adjunct to ho N. A. I.

('. We are sorry to announce that none of Ihe national otlicers are with us to day. The salary bill presented to Congress for their approva1. and in whose fate we are so greatly interested, command the undivided attention of our national officers. I feel sure lhat we shall be benefited more by their presence in Washington.

although they would undoubtedly encourage and promote the worth of this association by their presence and advice. 1 have a leler from Secretary Cantwell giving an outline of the work as done for our salary bill and what they expect to accomplish. This letter will as as as if as as as as as as as as as as as as as as hep resented to you later on. I am sorry to announce that I have just received from Allentown word that Secretary Spang has been severely injured by falling from a ladder and will be unable to be here to day." President Anderson xvas here introduced and made an address which xva warmly appreciated. About 3 o'clock the election of a temporary secretary followed, after which.

Secretary Carpenter read the following letter of regret for Postmaster General Charles Emery Smith: "The Fostmaster Teneral directs me io acknowledge the receipt of your invitation to attend the convention of the Pennsylvania State Association of Letter Carriers, to be held in Harrisburg on the 22d proximo. It, would afford him great pleasure if he could find it possible to attend your convention, as he has thoroughly enjoyed the few occasions in the past when he has been able to be present at such gatherings, but he already has made an engagement of a puble nature in connection with Ihe celebration of Washington's Birthday, which necessarily preclude his acceptance of the invitation extended. He desres me to express his regret and his hope that the result of the convention may be profitable to its members and conducive to the welfare of tic service. "Clarence E. Dawson, Private Secretary." Leilcrs of regret were also read for President McKinley, Senaor I'enu ose, Speaker Henderson, 'of he House of Rcp msonta fives; Oongrcsismeii Olmsted, Bingham aud Sibley, Superintendent of Free Delivery Mason, Governor Stone, Senator S.

J. M. McCarrell and Hon. John E. Fox.

Tlio business of the convention occupied the entire afternoon. The constitution and by laws xvere adopted and Pittsburg xvas selected as the next place of ineet ing. The salary bill xva.s discussed and encouraging rescitV.ns adopted and directed to be sent to he national officers at Washington, xvho are urging iis early passage. Other business of a general eharaeteT xvas also considered. Tills evening a banquet, xvill be held at the Grand Hotel, at xvhic'h Andrew the oldest carrier of the local branch, xvill be master of Ceremonies.

Meade D. Detweiler, xvill be the orator of thr; evening. The presence of the large number of carriers in the city to day occasioned much favorable, commenjt. The visitors xvere royally entertained by lha local carriers and shown about the post ciiUc and other olacC3 of interest. 1MO THE AltM Ttsree Indians Celebrate IVactli inert ons Itirthtlay by Enlisting Three Indians celebrated Washington's birthday by taking the oath to be good and faithful of the United States army before Captain James S.

Rogers at the army recruiting on Walnut street. The Indians came from the Carlisle School and wanted to heroine good soldiers, just like Col umbo, xviho shot the slayer of General Lawton. There xvero five in the squad but one xvas taken only mi probation and the fifth xvas turned donw owing fi defect ive ision, xvhinh is rare in an, Indian. The three who xvere enlisted xvere V. S.

Ferris, a. Khimeth, from the Nort hern part of California; Arthur IJonniciis.tle and Samuel Raker, from lie. Osage reserva tion in Oklahoma. They applied for admission to the cax alry arm and xvill be sent to Manila at once. The man taken on probation xvas F.inannel Dowlas, an Oneida, form Nov thorn New York.

Sampson Cornelius was the man rejected anil he. xvas much disappointed xv hen. he found ha Was dis VOL. L.XIX., XO. 4G.

HAERISBUKG, THURSDAY EVEXIXGr, FEBRUARY 22, 190U. EST ABLIS EE 1831 OR CAPITOL HILL, The City's Trophy Fittingly Placed This Afternoon BY CITIZENS AND SOLDIERS Eloquent Addresses and Music the Exercises. THOUSANDS SAW THE GUN RaTri anl mud did not prevent gallant American trocps from taking possession of Santiago and its cannon, and it did not prevent Harri. soldiers anl citizens from, receiving with patriotic regard today ceo cf the grim brasses which had guarded the Cuban city. It xvas a trophy, a "prisoner of war' and as such will be treasured in the mid cf Pennsylvania's capital.

It was a great occasion for all patriotic citizens and the citizen xvas proudly cs corted to its place in the Capitcl Talk and lefittingly received. All arrangements "were carried cut in, accordance with the programme. The cannon, was placed in Market Square this meaning and until 3 o'clock, when the procession moved, was viewed by hundreds cf people. In accordance with military rules a small flag xva? placed on the cannon. The latter had been cleaned and polished at the State Arsenal and mounted on a carriage and presented an attractive appearance.

The prize was drawn by four hourses equipped in regular artillery fctyle, frcm stab es of J. M. Neely. Along the route thero xvas cheering and great enthusiasm prevailed. The parade moved rmmntlv at oYlork i 1 over the route announced in the yesterday, the military organizations, G.

A. Sens of Veterans, Boys' Brigade, Spanish A erica War Veterans, city officials and patriotic orders participating. The cannon wa.s in the rear of the procession and under a fpeial escort, two iT.preentativea having been appointed from each of the organizations in line. After the cannon had been placed where it will bo located for the present, the participants were invited to the hall of the House of Representatives, where the exercises were held. Chairman H.

L. CV.der acted as master cf ceremonies. Appropriate music was rendered by the. Commonwealth Band. Prayer was offered by the Rev.

Marion J. pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and Mayor Fritchey in brief address received the trophy and placed it in charge of the State. Hon. John Hamilton, secretary of the Board of Agriculture, received the cannon for the State, having been designated to represent Governor Stone, who is absent from the city. Mr.

Hamilton re viewe' 'lie enactments leading to the presentation of the cannon anl said: "When we consider the event which have brought about the transfer of this piece of bronze from the possession and control of Spain, to that of the Government of the United States, and when we recall the conspicuous part that Pennsylvania took in that noble struggle for humanity, which resulted in, the overthrow of Spanish dominion, and oppression in the Island of Cuba and the establishment of civil and religious freedom in their it. i eminently fitting that some memorial of that war fhould not onlv find trophies collected at the peat cf government of our country, but also fccxhib ited to public view in the Capital City of our State. What more appropriate memento could have bren. cho en titan this symbol of the tyranny anl inhumanity cf the. nation f.r xvho.se: defrnv.

a if. was con. rilf ted and ity whose purrfxfs in the protection of almost unparalleled clinic it wa. sub equently used. Out of the.

22:5,2:5.1 of ii' rrs and nun xh enlisted to rc cue lielphns, peri. hing men. women an I children from by irn an 1 wrong, Pennsylvania furni. hel 17,1 of her bravc sons, or more than, any other State excepting that of New York." The sneaker then i oildi cl 1100,11 f.tiA results of the Avar "for humanity," the freedom of the inlands and the cementation of the Sta.tcs lmvre firmly in the Union and formally accepted the gift of the nation. The hand pin vo a r.nlriofie ruder linn and the orator of the day, John 15.

Fox, wa introduced. Mr. Fox said in part: "As riMjeno rwP 4.n hi. en sylvan hi. wo may justlv rejoice in this reception, for when that call for troops was Issuer! Pennsylvania, responded most promptly, tilling her quota of over nine thousand volunteers In a few nays, ami Pennsvl vh nia was not only heard from In that response lut she was heard to respond later from El Taney.

Manila Bay ami Sanitago Harbor and everywhere that 'the brave bovs in blue' have, been marched where Pennsylvania always contributed her full number and more Pennsylvania may justly rejoice, for she pave in this contest the lives of' many of her dear, devoted ami loyal sons, cr.iispicii ons amongst the names of whom are those of Hawkins. Wykoii. Hubert and our own dear and lamented A. Wilson Xorris. "As citizens of the nteil States we hare Just cause for rejoicing because the vletorv won by our nation in which this trophv was taken from Spain was a victorv foV humanity, a victory of American freedom and civilization over Spanish tyranny, ignorance and degradation.

"As Americans we may exult In that the pcheme of government as framed bv our forefathers as exemplified to the world its Jieh success, lhat in the tirst short century of Its existence the most astounding growth nd wonderful development has taken place. Liberty waved her made wand over this continent and the population of the million touls of a century ago has increased to over seventy million of a vistuotis, loyal and "patriotic populace of to day. the then fertile productive jr.irdens of the Atlantic seaboard have expanded wcstwardlv until they have reached the 'golden shores of the Pucltic' "An an enlightened people, we mav rejoice this trophy with ihe hope that result of our late war the blessings of American civi'zation and republican government will oon tie bestowed upon the oppressed and benighted masses of Spain ami her late colo rdc. That the civil and religions liberty which we have may soon be had by them, and that the beneUclent influences of our free institutions may be disseminated speedily amongst them so that the war just past and the peace now present mav biith have their 'victories And we wsh our unfortunate rival In battle Spain the utmost speed in every honorable and manly effort to cli.inge and improve her recent past. "From our past, wo draw lessons fo inspiration and are encouraged.

Prom Spain's yaet we may draw lessons of fear and be ad monished. The republic cannot totter so Ion? as the people of our land are guided by intelligence, morality and patriotism, intelligence, morality and patriotism must be our badge and inspiraton. We must be eternally vigilant of our public as well as of our personal and private virtues and affairs. "If we but put our faith and trust in that Providence, who holds the destinies of nations in then ollow of his hand thou Xo shock can mar Xo baneful light from drifting star Xo sunken reefs our vessel wreck: Xo tossing waves its progress check; Xo perils of the esa or air Can turn us from the course we bear While that strong band is resting there." "My Country 'Tis of Thee' xva sung, after which the procession reformed and marched to Stato and Third, where a review was held by the officers and tha parade dismissed. The reception was a big success and praise is due all who had a hand in making it so.

Until the Board of Public Buildings and Grounds decide otherwisa the cannon will remain where it was placed to day. TO XIGHTS PATRIOTIC MEETING Exercises Will be Held in 1 he t'onrt House. The Washington birthday celebration by the x'arious patriotic societies will be held in the court house this evening and every patriotic society xvill be represented. Chairman Philip German instructed the ushers to make special prox jsion for the seating of the members of the ladies' auxiliaries. The court room has been decorated.

A large picture of General George Washington in full continental uniform occupies a conspicuous place on the wall above the Judges seats. The programme this evening xvill be as followE: Call to order and address of we' come by Chairman Philip German; invocation, Rev. Dr. J. Wesley Hill, pastor cf Grace M.

E. Church; singing by audience, "My Country 'Tis cf Thee;" music, Ulrich's orchestra; address, John Fj. Fox, Esej. music, orchestra; address, B. M.

Nead, Esq. music, orchestra; tableau by members of Ladies'' Auxiliary, representing the thirteen original States, Uncle Sam and the Goddess of Liberty, and the growth of the United Stales, during which, the ladies taking part will sing the "Star Spangled Banner," accompanied by the orchestra; oration, Meade D. Detweiler, music, orchestra; closing prayer, Rev. Marion J. Kline, pastor oi Beth' ehcra Lutheran Church.

HARK IS BURG ROYS GET MEDALS of th Fjbtlns: Tenth Remembered by Friends. Jesse J. B. Wall and Frank L. Wall, late of company and Charles Delaney and Charles Pastor, late of company H.

of the Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, have just received the Pittsburj Dispatch mecUls, which hare been given to all members of that regiment which reudered service In the late Spanish American War In the Philippines. The medals were procured through popular subscription by the citizens mostly of western Pennsylvania, kindly aided and managed by the Tittsburg Dispatch. The badges are beautiful in design and will be greatly prised by all the members of that gallant regiment. The medals are of hard yellow metal. The bar contains the coat of arma of the State of Pennsylvania, and Is inscribed "10th Tenn'a.

Vol. Inft." The pendant is of the same metal in the shape of a Maltese cross. Inscribed "Malate." bearing two coeoanut trees and the ngure 8, being the number of the corps to which the Tenth regiment was assigned. In the center is a cast of the late Colonel Hawkins. On the reverse side is the following inscription: "Presented to for heroic services 1898 1SW." and bears a stamp of the old Capuchin convent, the buildlnjj which the regiment used ai a hospital on the night of the 31st of MuJy, 1898, during their first engagement ith the Spaniards.

The whole is set on a background of bronze green satin ribbon, and is a very artistic and neat memento of the love and esteem of the many friends of that brave and patriotic command. It will serve as a pleasant reminder of their eventful trip and their arduous and faithful services in that far distant land in years to come by rnemseives ana tneir descendants. It is up to Congress now to carry into effect the recommendation of President Mc Klnley in his last, message in the in hhiijb meuaiK to hii soiuiers ui lue tare Spanish American War, In recognition of their services to the nation, so promptly and patriotically rendered. CITY AND COUNTY OFFICES All the city and county offices were closed to day in honor of Washington's Birthday. Select 'ouncilnien were so well pleased itli the la ere turnout, of the city police force on election day and to day.

that it is probnbie that a resolution will be introduced at the next mooting of Select Council that the Mayor designate holidays at least once a mouth stV that the city ofticals and private citizens can get an occasional glimpse of the policemen. The city Health Departments are feeling firt. rate these days. At present there are only six cases of contagious diseases in the entire city. Pour of these are in the upper district, two cases of diphtheria and (wo eases of scarlet fever.

In the lower district there are only two cases nf scarlet fever. Yesterday Sanitary Ollicer EHinger removed the quarantine restriction at Nos. 407 Filbert street; Peffer street, and Hamilton street, where scarlet fever patients were located, aud No. OUi reffer street, diphtheria. Joseph Ti.

Thomas, the newly re elected member of Common Council from the Kljjhth ward, has announced his for president of that body. A short session of court was held this afternoon, during which the election returns from the city xvere received by Judge Weiss. He appointed K. E. Zien ler.

and H. Pmherger, to compute the vote for Supervisors, Aldermen, School Directors and Se'ect and Common 'onticil mcn. Messrs. Ziegler and Pmlierger expect to make a return to the Court to morrow afternoon. Trainecl Ziiirnen Met.

A meeting of the trained nurses of the cty was held last evening in Mrs. Thurman's ofhee, at which the bill now pending In Congress for the payment for the servce of trained nurses during the Spanish American War was dicussed. The bill also provides for tho establishment of a trained nurse corps, and In tme of war they will be enlisted in the United States service the same as other army recruits. The provisions of the bill were fully explained by Mrs. Tlmr nian to the nurses attendance and was heartily endorsed by them.

Candidate for Oeleuatt). Dr. R. R. Church, of Bridgeport, has been slated as one of the delegates from Cumberland county to the Democratic State convention.

Sloly Xante Society. There will be a meeting of this society at 7. 3D this evening, at thpir rooms, to take action on the death of Father Me ky an I to apprint xvat heis. All the members are requested to bj present. The iCev.

lr. KcmI Will 1'ronc'i. Rev. Dr. Reed xvill occupy Rev.

Dr. George S. Chambers' pulpit in the Vim Strict Presbyterian Church 'V us XJh, ts 1 jfo What Local George Washingtoiis Would Have Done. Sj; reporters to day asked each of a number of prominent residents "What xvould you have done had you been George Washington and hael been caught by the elder Washington in the act of chopping down that cherry treei!" Here is the result: Major Lane. S.

Hart showed a deal of frankness by saying, "I'd have lied." City C. A.Miller proved humorous' by saying, "I'd have taken to my heels." Levi B. AlrIck 5 said, "I'd have told the truth and become a great man. John Y. Boyd was shrewd and said, "I'd have thought a while befcre answering the parental demand." B.

F. Meyers shok his head sadly and said, "I would have eaid I couldn't tell a lie, but I'm afraid I would. Dr. H. M.

St ine proved a diplomat by saying, "I'd have asked the o'd ma.n to hive some cherries." John E. Fox to heaven and said, "I'd hare taken tlia licking." James Kuss hear 1 that remark and proved sly, for he said, "I don't know about that." Th3 election being over. Select Councilman M. G. Stoner said, "I'd have told ths whole thing." Private Secretary Gerwigh, "I would h.a,ve looked scared." Former thei iff William Sheesley said, "I'd have told all about it." W.

Brooke Moore said, "I would have seen him first and skipped W. S. Walter, ag.nt Philadelphia Trading Railway, "I xvould have done ju as George did, but if the old gentleman had not been around t'lere'si no telling what might have occurred." Detective Boat, "Well, I xvould' have done just as little Georgie did." George A. Hoverter, newly elected member of Select Council from the Ninth Ward, "I xvould have don just as Gooro did." Dr. H.

B. Walter, "I cannot fell a lie, consequently 1 xvculd have done just as George did." William H. "George Washington done exactly right too, xvould ive told the truth." The Rev. Dr. George S.

Chambers' said, "I'd have told the truth and gotten, behind the bam as quickly as possible." Secretary of Agriculture John Honultoni said he xvould have done the same thing. B. H. Engle said he xx ould ha.x gotten through the matter as quickly as possib'e. Representative Me lis, "Just xvhat I did xvhen cut the apple tree down on my father's farm, told him I did it to get the cherries." Meade D.

Detweiler, "Would have done just xvhat our frie.nl George did, told the truth." Chief cf Police Kautz, "Would have got out of it the best way I could." THE WHY CASE Senator Penrose Has It Post, poned for a Day. Will Call It Up To morrow Postponement Made hy Reason of Absence of Senators Who Desired to be Present Washington, Feb. 22. An annual custom which has prevailed in the Senate for many years is the regarding by some Senator designated by resolution of Washington's fa.rexvell address immediately after the reading of the journal of the Senate on Washington's birthday. Mr.

Foraker, the senior Senator from Ohio, read the address. An unusually large number of Senators xvas present. Mr. Foraker 'a reading a fine bit of elocution. Mr.

Foraker had scarcely concluded the reading of the address xvhen Mr. Penrose, Pennsylvania, ros.e and called the attention of Senators iy the announcement he had made yesterday concerning the calling up of the resolution involving the right of Matthew S. Quay to a seat in the Senate as a member from Pennsylvania. Mr. Penrose said that while he xvould much prefer to bax the case considered immediately he had been informed that a number of Senators desired to be present xvhen it was called, aud as their request xvas entirely reasonable he xvould not oppose a motion to adjourn at this time.

But he gave notice that he xvould call up the Quay case to morrow at tihe conclusion of morning business Mr. Foraker called attention to his intention to move the consideration of the Puerto RIcan bill after the Hawaiian Government measure had been disposed of. but he added that he in no manner would oppose the suggection of Mr. Penrose. Mr.

Chandler, New Hampshire, declared the question of the right to a seat in the Senate was privileged and it xvas not necessary to take up the question by vote. A Senator had a right to address the Senate on the subject any time during a session. The question, he said, could not be superceded by any other business, not even the unfinished business. Mr. Hoar.

Massachusetts, made the same contention, holding that as a matter of the highest privilege the question could be called up at any time. Mr. Aldrieh held that neither the contention of Mr. Chandler nor of Mr. Hoar was in accordance with the rules and practices of the Senate, and that it had been oted dowD by the Senate on ex ery prevoua occasion ni his experience.

Mr. Hale. Maine, said that while he did not agree with the arguments advanced by Mr. Chandler and Mr. Hoar, all that could be settled to morrow if the question should arise then.

Meantime, in accordance with the custom of the Senate, after the reading of Washington's farewell address, he moved that the Senate adjourn. At 1:05 P. without division, the motion prevailed. In the House. Washington, Feb.

22. In the House Washington's birthday was referred to by the chaplain in Ms prayer and his life xva.s held up a a. model. Mr. McOlelland, New York, opened the debate in opposition to the Puerto Paean bill.

THE PHILIPPINES Dean C. Worcester Tells About Our Jfew Possessions, Madison, Feb. 22. Dean Worcester, of the Philippine Ooimmiiaiaon, lectured at the University of Wisconsin last night on the Philippine subject. After describing his experience in his travels about the islands Professor Worcester said "Where the natives are somewhat acquainted with, the whites through Spanish occupation, the rule may aptly.be applied that the morality of the people increases as the square ot the distance from Spanish occupation increases.

Many of these island people have not yet at the dignity of a tribal organization. This, liowcvcr, applies only to the uncivilized people." In regard to slavery in Sulu, Professor Worcester admitted that it existed to a considerable extent, but did not think absolute prohibition would remedy it. lie advised that it be gradually rooted out by providing against any addition to the slave class by birth or otherwise. Continuing, Profcssfur Worcester said: "The agriculture of the people in still in a very rude stale, and it is proba.ble that there is not a single modern ylow thiat can turn a furrow in this xvhole group. There is a great source of xvealth.

there in lumber if properly developed. At present there are not over two steam saw mills in operation. With the introduction of liiRxiern methods in this, as well as in sugar and tolxiceo culture, considerable returns may be expected. "The Filipino ha many good points, but has utterly no experience: in the affairs of government. Hesidcs this, he is a a rule intensely ignorant.

Self government is absolutely inipossible. The only sensible course is to gradually increase tiheir rights and privileges." the iriAx school Announcement of the Annual Graduation Exercises. Announcements have been received In Harrisburg of the exercises in commemoration of hte twenty first anniversary and twelfth graduation at the Indian Industrial School at Carlisle, on March 14th and 1.1th. The programme will be: Tuesday P. lecture before the literary societies by Dr.

Woolsey Stryker, president Hamilton College. Wednesday to 1 P. out floor band concert; I to P. gymnastic drill, inspection of industries; 7:. f( P.

addresses and mush Thursday to 11 A. inspection of schools; 1'. commencement exercises. Are Thereto Male F.ggs in Philadelphia Philadelphia, Feb. 22.

An "Eastern Conference'' of anti imperia lists began here to day and ill remain in session two days. The conference is said by its promoters to be another step in the movement to bring the xvar in the Philippines to an end. The principal speaker of the occasion xvill be lion. Carl Sehurjc Went to Iroquois. The annual AVashlntgon's Kirthday dinner was served at the Iroquois Club house along the Juniata to day.

The members of the club has as guests the members of he Social Club. The l'liuernl Sal unlay. The muss of requiem over the remains of the late Kov. John McClosky will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Pro Cathedral on Saturday uioruny.

The lMshop xvili preside. THE PRIXCETON S3I0RER. The arrangements have been completed for the smoker to be given by the Princeton alumni to morrow cx ening in honor of Prof. Woodroxv Wilson, of Princeton University. The smoker is to take the place of the annual banquet and' meeting, and xvill be given in the banquet hall of the Harrisburg Club.

Judge Mcpherson xvill preside and the affair xvill be entirely informal. The supper xvill be served after Prof. Wilson's lecture at the Board of Trade, and will be at small tables about the hall Later in the evening there xvill be a talk by Prof. Wilson Ami prominent) alumni will be called upon to speak. PEKSOXAJL.

PARAGRAPHS Brief Mention of the Movements of Tonr Friends and Acquaintances. Miss Letford is visiting in York. Mr. Robert McCormick is home from Yale University. Mrs.

Daniel Leedy is ill at her home on North Fifth street. Mrs. P. A. Boxvman, of Lititz, is visiting relatives in this city.

Mrs. Noah Day, of Sunbury, is the guest of Harrisburg friends. Mr. It. C.

Haldenian and Dr. C. Pit caiirn, of Pittsburg, are in Harrisburg. Mr. P.

Wallace Hamilton, of the University of Pennsylvania, was home to day. ltev. Dr. S. C.

Sxvalloxv xvent to Philadelphia and New York this morning. Mr. R. F. Kelker, left this morning for Nexv York on hi3 xxray home to Buffalo.

Ex Auditor General Mylin, of Lancaster, was in the city for a 6hort time this morning. Mrs. Jacob J. Funck and Mrs. Johm K.

Funck, of Lebanon, were Harrisburg visitors yesterday. Mrs. G. W. Fader, of New Buffalo, Perry county, is spending a few days in this city with friends.

The friends of Miss Anna Leib will be sorry to learo that she is seriously ill at her home on North Sixteenth street. Leroy J. Wolfe, of this city, has been elected a director of the Wrest End Rolling Mill Company, of to succeed Jacob Copp, deceased. Hon. Henry M.

Iloiick, Deputy State Supereintendcnt of Public Instruction, was in Frederick, where he delivered, a lecture on educational subjects before a teachers' institute. Ex Judge Junkin, of New BloOmiietd, well known here, slipped on an icy sidewalk in front of his oflieo last Monday and fell. He xvill be confined to the house for several weeks. Bishop C. JL Fowler, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, xvho delivered his lee ture on "Grant" in Shamokm Monday evening, was in the city Tuesday afternoon for a sihort time.

The engagement of Mis3 Bertha Frances Meyer, daughter of Mrs. Sybilla Meyer, this city, to Mr. Charles Philip Straok, a prominent business man of York, has been announced. Mrs. Julia Church and Mrs.

Keller, of Bridgeport, left this inorningwioir New York, anel from thero will go to Mexico for a sojourn until April, visiting all points of interest. They were accompanied by Miss Jane Oyster, stenogralpher. This evening the annual reception of the Philadelphia Women's Tress Association xvill be held at the Hotel Stratford. Mrs. Mabel Cronise Jones, xvtho is a mem ber of the organization, is now in Philadelphia to attend it.

Dr. and Mi s. A. I. Miller, No.

15 South Third street, gave a 5 o'clock dinner to a number of friends last evening in honor of President of the Board of County Commissioners Dr. Charles II. Smith and xvife. Drs. Miller and Smith xvere medical students together at Mr.

and Mrs. J. M. Lenny, of Middle town, entertained a large number of friends, including Mrs. George M.

Zinn, M. Zinn, Newport; Mrs. A. M. Zinn, Miss Annie lireneniau, Mrs.

Frank McFadden, of Harrisburg, and Miss Carrie Hackland er, of Philadelphia. Hon. J. T. Fanning, a friend' of Meade Detxvciier, passed through this morning en route to Baltimore and enjoyed a few minutes' cliat with Attorney Detweiler.

Mr. Fanning is Commissioner of Public Works at Jndia.napolia and eilia.irman of the Board of Grand Trustees of the Order of Elks. HONORED BY U. P. Prominent Men (ilven the Iejjree of Ioctor of liiiwn.

Philadelphia, Feb. 22. The exercises attending tihe dedication of the new law school of the University of Pennsylvania xvere continued to day at the Academy of Music in conjunction xvith the regular Washington's birth day ceremonies of the university. The principal guest of honor and orator of the day xvas AVu Ting Fang, the Chinese Minister, xvho xvas on the programme! to deliver an address on the "Proper Relations of the United Slates to the Orient." The exorcises opened xvith prayer by Bishop Osi W. Whitaker and the singing of the national anthem by the students.

The degree of Doctor of I jaws xvas then conferred on the following by Provost C. C. Harrison. Prof. James Barr Ames, dean of the Law School of Harvard University; Gerald Broxvn Finch, A.

University of Cambridge; Sir Charles Arthur Roe, A. University of Oxford; Senior Associate Justice John Marshall Harlan, of the Supreme Court of the United States; Oscar S. Straus, United States Minister to Turkey; Wu Ting Fang, Chinese Minister and orator of the day, and President Per tirio Diaz, President of Mexico. President Diaz xvas represented by Senor Manuel do Aspiroz, Mexican Ambassador to the United States. THE TO HORKOW Children's Association to Meet.

The association of the Children's Industrial Home will meet for the election of officers and for the hearing of the annual reports to morrow morning at the V. M. O. A. at 10 o'clock.

In the afternoon Ihe twenty fourth anniversary evercises xvill be held at the Home. Nineteenth and Swat am streets, and this programme will be rendered: Singiiitr. chldren mid audience; Scripture, l'4th Psalm, children, led by Kev. M. n.

Sliue; prayer, Kov. .1. S. Koddy; words of xvelconie and golden text for children address, Kev. lOruest F.

Sinirli; recitation and singing, children; prayer, Kev. .1. Kollln Hill; recitation and singing, children; reports of secretary and treasurer; recital ion and snging, children: prayer, Kev. J. Kolin Sherck; iloxology; benediction.

Kuortli J. ue In Ijcatl. The Kpworth League of Kidgo Avenue M. K. I'liurch will have charge of the services at the Mission tills evening ami will bo led by ilr.

Frank Stoner. Thowi who live long an ahvays small caters. The enormous task liver and stomach of a.gounnaud hve dLly is too much for any systeia. LAST EDITION. It COSTLY FIGHT The British Caught the Boer's Rear Guard, THE HIGHLANDERS ATTACK Both Armies Lost Many iu Killed and Wounded.

BRITISH SHELLING DEADLY Paardeberg Drift, Orange Free State, Tuesday, Feb. '20. via the odder Uiver, Wednesday, Feb. 21. One of the costliest! actions of the war occurred at Paardeberg Drift, Sunday, February ISth.

General Kelly Kenny in his pursuit of General Crou je, caught his rear guard at Klipdrift aud followed the burghers to the Boors laager at Koodoosi'and. The drift action began at daybreak, the mounted infantry driving the Boer rear guard up the river toward the main body, while another body of mounted infantry nidneuvred on the right front and flunk of the Boers. The British main body advanced to outflank the Boers' laoaer out the north bank of the river. General Kelly Kenny having seized two drifts found the Boers strongly enclosed and ordered an attack xvith the Highland brigade on the left and General Knox's brigade on the center and right, while General Smith Dorrleh'a brigade crossed the river and advanced along the north bank. On both the north and south banks the ground Is level and the advance across this xvas deadly aud the British losses were heavy.

The battle was an exact replica of the Modder ltiver. The soldiers were under Are all day long, and all the fighting had no definite result, us the Boers' laager was well barricaded and they remained therein. The British guns shelled the laager vigorously nud the Boers confessed to a loss of over 800 men. The terrific shelling xvas resumed Monday when General Cronje asked for armistice. The shelling was continued Tuesday, over 50 guns pouring lead iuto the Boer camp.

Paardeberg, Wednesday, Feb. 21. 6:21, P. M. A Boer kopje has been captured with 50 prisoners.

General Crouje's position 13 unchanged. The British Advance. Chieveley Camp, Feb. 21. The steady progress of the relief column in uninterrupted The Boers Tuesday were forced' from their position south of the Tu gela, resulting in the evacuation of Co lenso, which was promptly re oocupied by the Dublin Fusiliers and Thomeyeraft'tl Horie.

A Transvaal flag was captured, as xvas a handkerchief inscribed xvith Cen era! Botha's name. This is treasured a a great trophy. The Boers heavily shelled lllangwanaj Hill and Colenso, Wednesday, February; 21st, and tha British advanced infantry xvas treaited to a severe musketry lire, bufi they had excellent cover and tlta casualt tJ5es were foxv. The lioers liad the railroad, running from Colenso to Bulxvana. The British continue to discover larga quantities of ammunition.

The Boers ara well supplied xvith food and a quantity olj provisions xvas left It is expected that further resistance! xvill bo half hearted and that Ladysmith! xvill be reached in a few days. London, Feb. 22. 3.37 T. M.

A spei cial dispatch froni Paardeberg, dated Wednesday, February 21st, says: "Commandant Botha haa been attempting to relieve General Cronje. There hajj been severe fighting. General Botha's force isi scattered xvithi heavy losses." Itohert Tells of the Boer Flying. London leb. 22.

4.12 P. M. The! War Onioo ban received the following dispatch from General Robert: "The Boersi have been drix'om off in alt directions leaving many killed and wound cd." Itoberf Says Ho is Winning London, Feb. 22. 4.17 P.

M. The1 War Oflice has received frim Lord Roberta the following message, which wa.s delayed' in transmission, dated Wednesday, February 21st. "Yesterday afternoon I xva.s satisfied by a careful reconnaissance in force of tha enemy's position, that I could not assaulu it xvithout very heavy loss, which I xvaii most anxious to avoid. Accordingly I decided to bombard him xvith artillery and1 turn my attention to the enemy's reinforcements. The result xvas mast satisfactory.

The Bocra xvere driven oil' in all directions, losing a good many killed and wounded and about prisoners, who say they arrived from Ladysmith two day. ago by railroad. They also say it warn our artillery tire which caused them tot abandon the kopje they xvere Our loss xvas two ollicers, Captain Campbell, of the Ninth Lancers, and Lieutenant Houston, of the artillery, and l'ouc men, all slightly xvounded." IT I EVA MCA t.S Bishop Stanford Presleies at the Laq raster Lancaster, Feb. U'J. Tho principal feature of this morniiirr's session of the Fast Pennsylvania inference of the United Evangelical Church was the discussion of nj proposition to withhold the reports of the, conference from papers that published Sun eluy editions.

After a lengthy elobate the mutter was left to the Press Committee xvithout any dellulte Instructions. The missionary reports showed receipts of for all purposes, and for the Conference treasury. This was practically Ih oepening session and 1K) clerical and (10 lay delegates were present. This afternoon Bishop W. M.

Stanford, of Hararisburg, prosified, and delivered his anuunl address. J. II. Sliirey. of Philadelphia, was re elcct sccretary of the Conference.

Prizes Ht I.ehlah. Bethlehem, Feb. 22. At the annual junior oratorical eonte d. held at the Lehigh, University this morning, President Drowin announced a.

new endowment of prizes in Knglish and oratory amounting to annually, given by a. friend of the university, xvho doires for the present to remain unknown IVEATIIEU KEPOCIT Washington, Feb. 22. Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania: Rain or snow fo! fowed to night by fair and colder; high easterly shifting to north vvcsicriy wlnls; Friday fair..