Show john sharman is affect 74 washington D 0 may 10 special secre ary of state john sherman is seventy four years old today and congratulations have been pouring in on the distinguished statesman from an early hour among the girat to be received were those of president mckinley accompanied by a bouquet of flowers aiom the white honea conservatory on reaching bis desk in the state department part ment ahe secretary found it piled high with with flaral offerings from the of department heads end mates mr and mrs sharman have issued invitations for a birthday reception at nina this evanine eve nine it will be a brilliant aff ur and will ba the center of attraction for a distinguished of pe |