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The Amendment Offered to the Fill
ed Cheese Bill Lost,
MESSRS VEST AND SHERMAN TALK
How Representative KEN Was
Greatly Embarrassed.
FRENCH SPOLIATION CLAIMS

A partial conference report on the naval
appropriation bill, including the items CT
new warships, was agreed to in the Sem
ate today.
Mr.. Quay suggested that the Senate take
another vote on the item of battle ships.
The number was reduced from four to
two by the Senate, but Mr.. Quay, who
is one of the conferees, desired a further
vote with a view to receding from the
Serate change.
Mr.. Hale, in charge of the bill, asked
that the vote be deferred until after a
further conference, and Mr.. Quay assen ted.
ecutive session on motion Of Mr. Harris
CTern.).
Beer Tax Amendment Defeated.
The open session was resumed at l
O'Clock, and on motion of Mr. Sherman the
filed cheese bill with the pending beer tax
amendment was taken up. The vote on the
| amendment was begun without further de-
bate and it was defeated-yeas, a; nays,
34-as follows:
observation-disclosures. Cannon, Car
ter, Dubois, PettigreW, Tellar-6
Democrats-Rate, Berry Caffery, Chiffon,
George, Gray, Harris. Jones (Arkarsas);
Lindsay. Martin, Mills Morgan, Pugh,
Roach, Tillman. Vest Walthall-i1.
Populists-Allen, Buher, PETER, Stewart
4. Total, q.
Nays-republ.cans-A Allison, Ra-
ker, Burrows, Chandler, Cullom, Davis. Gal
Iinger, Hansbrough. HawIsy, Lodge. Nc
Bride, Mitchell tOregon. Morrill,. Nelson.
Perkins. Platt, Prtcnard. Quay, Sewel,
Sherman, Shoup. Warren and Wilson'S.
Democrats-Cockrell. Faulkner. Hill.
Turpie Villas and Whte-lO. Total, 81
Mr.. Vest said he had voted for the
amendment. but If 1T had been adopted, he
could not have voted for The bin, as it
wDlllh Wiz Nat tim, Of ,tS ~,
support the Constitution, this measure be-
Ing the exercise of a police power under
the sulse OF revenue power This bill
was more of a fraud than filled cheese, Mr.
Vest said.
MI Sherman interrupted Mr.. Vest to as
sert that in the entire history of revenue
legislation TO bill had ever passed without
the understanding that 1t not only raised
revenue, but also promoted other interests
and, MIR. Sherman added, it was the policy
upheld by Jefferson and Madison that IN
rrarAing tax law due attention should be
given to CCnferring incidental benefits to
the interests involved.
The Bond Bill.
At 2 o'clock the bond bill was laid be-
fore the Serate Mr.. Sherman sought to
have the cheese bill hold its place until a
vote was taken, but Mr.. Harris objected
Mr.. Harsbroush On. d. supported the
bond bill, saying that limitation of the
oYeTshadoNing power of the executive
branch, bordering on imperialism, was es-
sential- 1t presented &n issue of more
vital Importance than rational conventions
Rather than that single Individual at the
Treasury Department should autocratical-
ly exercise his own sweet will in Issuing
bonds and determining the taxing power it
would be far better for Congress to remain
in session the year round.
MIR. Elkins CW.Fa-) opposed the bond BILL
urging that the executive should not be
denied all power to raise funds ty bonds
il case of contingency and emergency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-27
Murder Trial.

The case of Thomas Alexander, alias
Punk BurreH, charged with the murder
of Quincy Mackel, by stabbiEg him to
death the night of the 18th of last month
on the Anacostia bridge, was given to the
jury late this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-27
The Platform.

I'VE, the democrats Of Vermont, in con-
vention assembled, heartily commend and
approve the able, patriotic and statesman
like administration Of Grover Cleveland.
We are especially grateful for his brave
and timely Venezuelan message, giving the
historic democratic Monroe doctrine an as
sured standing In the civilized world and
his benefCence to mankind in the formula
ton of the arbitration principles. We ex-
tend thanks to Secretary Carlisle for his
conscientious and efficient management of
the Treasury Department.
I'VE sympathize With the brave Cubans
struggling for their independence and ex-
tend 20 them kindly words of encourage
ment and hope for their success.
1--WE demand the maintenance of a gold
standard of value as being for the true in
terest Of all our people, and especially of
those who are obliged to labor for what
they receive, and We are opposed to The
free coinage of silver except under inter-
national agreement.
I'VE are opposed to the republican theory
and method of protection on the ground
mat 1t IS criminal miSapplicatIon of the
taxing power of the nation producing
monopoly, corruption and business stagna-
ton
I've, therefore. demand tariff legislation
for the constitutional purpose of providing
revenues for the government and not for
fostering trusts, keeping always in mind
that unnecessary interference with business
interests should be avoided
we denounce the republican party for
fostering secret and un-American organi-
zatlon-the So-called A z. A.-whose meth
eds are as cowardly their motives are
despicable- We are proud Of the fact that
not one democratic candidate ever received
It's Endorsement"
TO denunciation of the republican party
on state issues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-27
RaIIoting Mt Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE. La. May 27.-Vote for
United States Senator today: Denegre, &C;
Blanchard, 80: Price, ID; McEnery, 81;
Blackman, 2; Hall. 1. Denegre failed of
election by only votes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-27
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL,

The following are the opening, the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices of the
New York stock market today, as reported
by Corson & Mccartney, members New York
stock exchange. Correspondents, Messrs
Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broadway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-27
Another Presidential Veto.

The President has sent to the House his
veto Of bill for the relief Of Benjamin F.
Jones, who was postmaster at Beauregard.
Miss. Jo1 es' claim was for $50 for carry
ing mail. but he was a defaulter to the
government in the sum Of $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-27
To Enforce Judgment.

A bill In equity. to enforce judgment of
$500, has been filed by Frank Hume against
Jeremiah Costello and others. The sale of
lots 10 and 20, square ASS, is asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-27

The President has appointed William
J. Boardman a trustee of the girls reform
school of the District of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-27
Granted a Divorce,

Judge Cox this afternoon granted Sarah
A. Mockabee divorce from Samuel R.
Mockabee. The charge was desertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-27
Grain and Cotton Markets.

Furnished by W. b. Hibbs & Co. 1921 r
street members New York stock exchange,
correspondents Messrs Ladenburg, Thai
mann q Co., New York.
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THE HOUSE.

The conference report en- the bill for the
relief Of bona fide settlers on Northern
Pacific indemnity lands was adopted In
the House today after some criticism Of
its provisions by Mr.. McRae (Ark.).
Mr.. KEN (Neb), who has been object
ing to every request for unanimous con-
sent for ten days. was very neatly trapped
today. Mr. Mundell CWyo.) was recognized
by the Speaker to ask unanimous consent
for the consideration of a Senate resolu-
ton directing the Secretary Of the Interior
to resume work upon and issue patents to
the Union Pacific Railroad Company
without delay to all lands. sold by that
company to bona fide purchasers in west
err Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming
and Utah. This is a bill in which Mr..
kem's constituents are vitality Interested
and the situation presented to him was
very embarrassing. He was obliged either
to surrender or object to a bill of interest
to his constituents. He hesitated but
finally stood by his guns and objected.
Mr.. Mundell then arose to question of
personal privilege and Increased Mr.. Kem's
embarrassment by pointing out that 25 900
people were interested in this resolution
and that 500 Of them resided in Mr. kem's
district. Mr.. KEN raised the point that
Mr.. Mundels statement did not consti-
tute 81 question of privilege. point which
the Speaker sustained. but Mr.. Mundell
despite the pounding Of the gavel, sue
ceeded in completing his statement
Mr.. KEN frantically sought to secure
ruling of the chair that would exclude from
the Congressional Record Mr. Mundelrs re-
marks. HIS anxiety on this point tickled
the members immensely, and there was a
loud laugh when Mr.. Cannon observed to
MIR. KEN that 1t did not make any differ
ence whether the remarks went into the
Record or not, they would go in the news
papers.
French SpoliatiOn Claims.
Mr. MahOn's motion, which came over
from yesterday, to concur in the Senate
amendments to the deficiency bill appro-
priating about s2,OOO.Oo0 for the payment
of French spohation claims was then con-
sidered.
Mr. Cannon QllD, chairman of the appro-
priations committee made vigorous oppo-
sition to concurring in these amendments.
Mr.. Mahcn, in supporting his motion said
that he favored this method of securing the
payment Of these claims because there was
no other way to obtain action them.
These claims, he said. were all on the cal
endar, but the calendars of the House were
veritable graveyards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-27
CUBAN MISFORTUNE REPORTED,

The Eilibuster Three Friends Said to
Fnve Run Aground.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May pa report
has reached Miami, but is not yet con-
firmed here, that the filibustering steamer
Three Friends, which left here Saturday
morning with cargo of arms and ammu-
milton ostensibly for Key West. but really
for Cuba, was chased by a revenue cutter
and ran ashore on a reef off Upper Mate
cumbe, one Of the Florida keys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-27
VERMONT DEMOCRATS.
MT. CIeyeIand's Adni nistratfOn and
the Gold Standard Endorsed.

MONTPELIER, VT, May 27.-The demo-
cratic state convention for the nomination
of delegates-at-large to the national con-
veEtion at Chicago was held here today.
Mention of the names of Cleveland, Whit
ney and Russell by the chairman and the
Endorsement of President Cleveland in the
resolutions awakened considerable enthu-
siasm-
The convention was called to order at
1890 o'clock by H. F. Grisam, chairman of
the state committee. The various commit
tees were appointed, and F. w. McGet-
trick was chosen permanent chairman
The platform follows:
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First DR.. Frazier described the physical
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03
WhitWell.

There is a great deal Of sickness
in town.
Mr., E, H Condra was in town
last week.
The new board of school direct
ors were sworn i'll Monday.
Brother Nicholson is holding a
protracted meeting at this place
Business is rather dull at this
place now but >he future looks
brighter.
Henry Kice's house was burned
up last night. Everything he had
was destroyed.
Frank Williams shot a horse
thief, who was trying to steal his
horse, last week.
By the way who was that girl
who turned her back Oh that young
man the other night2
Several young men from this
place attended the debate ut Vic
toria Saturday night.
Mr.. John Ross and Dock Rags
dale were in town Saturday with a
fine load of Watermelons.
Mr.. Bruce WOmack and Napol
con Alexander went up the Valley
last Saturday and came back Sun
day,
MIR, A. w. Lewis was on oul
streets Monday. He proposes tt
start on foot in a few days for Ne
braska to see Bryan.
J. H. Harris, Misses Dora anG
Ellen Holloway attended the pro
tracted meeting at LoOney'S Creel
last Tuesday night,
Mr.. John Cowan, Miss Dori
Holloway, Miss Ellen HollOway
and Miss Josie Martin paid Sequa
chez a visit Sunday.
BEARDLEss Boy.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03
Free Agent.

The phrase free agent is a con,
tradiction in terms, for the agent
is one who is under the control oil
another, and hence is not free, Be
sides, if a man is by nature totally
depraved, and as the creed asserts,
is so made he can not think one
good thought nor perform one &C
ceptable act, what power has he to
pursue virtuOus course of cons
duct. About as much as the fish
has to live on dry land, or the
bird to swim in the water. But
what is meant by the term, "free
agent2" The answer is man cans
do just as he pleases. But there
are many things impossible for
man to do. We cannot go TO
sleep nor awake when we please
We cannot fly to some other plan
ct. We cannot protract our ex
istence one moment beyond what
God sees fit to prolong it. We cam
not believe that 2 and Q make 6.
We cannot love that which is
hateful. There are many things
we cannot do, because we are frail
finite beings.
Man is a creature of clrcumstans
ces. ask who gave man his agen-
cy? God. What design had he in
giving man free agency? God per
posed the salvation and happiness
of all his offspring, would he give
children an agency while ne fore,
saw his purpose would be defeated
and millions plunged into suffer.
ing. Desiring for my child long
life, shall I place in its hands a
weapon with which / know it will
take it's life? I ask, if men are free
agents here, will they be so in the
next world. The advocate of free
agency will change hiF ground and
say, men are free agents in this
life but in the next world they
world they will have no opportun
itv of choosing salvation. This il
the clowning absurdity of OrthO'
doxy, God gives man free agency
Just long enough to plunge him in
to endless ruin, and then strips
him of it forever, This is hard
to endow man with power in tht
exercise of which God fOresees
will thrust him into hell, and ther
deprives him of it forever, If thir
be a Being of Kindness will SOM
one describe one of cruelty,
j. BYRUM.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03
Kelley's Ferry.

Tom Powers went to Jasper Mon
day.
Albert Hall, of Whiteside, was
in our midst last week.
Constable R. J. Massey was out
on professional business on Etna
Mountain Friday,
Mrs. Hartman is visiting her
daughter, Mrs, G. w. Sexton, Of
Oates Island this week.
The steamer, R. T. Coles, took
on board large quantity OF coal at
the McNabh mines Sunday,
Uncle Sweeney preached most
interesting sermon at Rock Church
Sunday to a large and attentive
congregation.
Messsrs Robert O'Bar and VIM.
Hartman, and Misses Carrie O'Bar
and Eliza Seines, Of Wauhatchie,
attended services at this place Sun
day.
Atwood Kelley who is teachin 8
school at Beech Grove called on
his best girl Sunday and while he
was enjoying q tpte-astete with her
his mule, which thought the time
was too long, became impatient
and broke loose, go the Prot. had tc
foot it home. Guess who GREEDY
The debating society met a
Sections Chapel Thursday nigh
and debated on the following sub
Iiect: Resolved, That the world i
growing better.
| Negative, Affirmative.
II. l.. Stout, Atwood Kelly
il. r. Ellis, II. c. Long,
II. J. Mason. Geo Rogers.
The question waxed exceedingli,
J hot on both sides but the judges d
ciC ed in favor OF the negative
SADIE.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03

/ have made 1,64O clear money
in 81 days and attended to my
household duties besides, and {
think this is doing splendid for Il,
woman inexperienced in business.
Anyone cam sell what everyone,
wants to buy, and every family
wants q Dish Washer. / don't
canv ass at all; people come or send
FOR the washer, and every wash
that goes out sells two or three'
more, as they do the work to per-
lection. You can wash and dry
the dishes in two minutes. ank
going to devote my whole time to-
this business now and ! am sure /
can clear So, 900 a year. My sister
and brother have started in the,
business and are doing splendid.
You can get complete instructions.
and hundreds Of testimonials by
addressing the Iron City Dish,
Washer Co., Station A; PittsbuIg,.
Pa, and if you don't make lots of
money it's your own fault.
Mrs. w, II, Sep3, l3t
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03
PosthumOus FlOwerlng.

We HAYES cherry tree George
Washington is reported to have
bad some dealings with One) which
apparently is decaying and dying,
and we were surprised to see on
the outer branches yesterday some
nice white fragrant blossoms in
this the month of August. What
it means we are at loss to know.
It is strange and may mean the e.
lection of Coffee>berry lowering or
Prairie Boy Bryan or Napoleon
Mckinley just as you please. Or
as we have read that the swan
sings its sweetest song when dying
It may be that our cherry tree is
making its last great effort before
its demise but il is passing strange,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03
They win Attend Court.

We hear that Mr.. Lewis has sue.
ceeded in obtaining the names of
fourteen boys and one man who took
part in the assault upon his son on
the night of the last dramatic enter
tainment. The rising generation of
Sequachee is likely to be well repre-
sented at the county seat when the
next Grand Jury meets and some Of
our smart boys will have an opportun-
ity to garner a few chunks of WIS
dom which they would probably &C
quire il no other way.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03
Churning Done In One Minute.

Churning Done In One Minute
| have tried the Lightning Churn
you recently described in your pa
per, and it IS certainly a wonder.
[ can churn in less than one min
ute, and the butter is elegant, and
you get considerably more butter
than when you use a common
churn. / took the agency for the
churn here and every butter max
er that sees it buys one. have
sold three dozen and they give the
best of satisfaction. / know | can
sell 100 in this township, as they
churn so quickly, make so much
butter than common churns and
are so cheap, Some one in every
township can make two or three
hundred dollars selling these
churns. By addressing j, F. Cas-
ey & Co., st. Louis, you can get
circulars and full information so
can make big money right at
home. I have made $50 in the
past two weeks and | never sold
anything before in my life.
A FARMER, Sep3, Il
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03

Mr.. EDlToR.-I have read how
Mr. C. E. B. made so much money
in the Dish Washer bushes and
think l have beat him. I am very
Young vet and have had little ex-
perience in selling goods, but have
made over eight hundred dollars
in ten weeks selling Dish Washers.
1t is simply wonderful how easy it
lis to sell them. ALI you have to
do is to show the ladies how they
work and they cannot help bat
buy one. For the benefit of others
| will state that l got my start
from the Mound City Dish Washer
Co. st: Louis, Mo. Write TO them
and they will send you full paEtic
ulars. 1900
l think I can clear over $1,000
the coming year, and l am not goN
ing TO let the opportunity pass.
Try il and publish your success
for the benefit Of othees.
~ - J.F.C,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03
CHURCH Services.

will commence a two-day's meet
ing on Saturday, September IL, at
owen Church, at IL o'clock. wish
the hearty cooperation of all people
both Young and old. JACOB Hours.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03

The other day as a News reporter
was making his round, he was accosted
by stranger who said: "This is
most peculiar town. don't believe
l ever met its like anywhere in my
travels and / have been over the
greater Uart of the United States and
Mexico"
"What's the matter? Free silver?"
inquired the reporter becoming inter.
ested.
"No, not free silver, but something
a blame sight worse, At first |
thought something was the matter
with my head, tut I reckon it must
be all right otherwise l couldn't un-
derstand you, but its pity, a great
pity. Such pretty town, and such
a depraved lot of people," And
here he heayed a sigh that went clear
down into his boots and almost staid
there.
wild cat whiskeyP" queried the
reporter.
"No, worse than that"
"Pretty girls2" said the reporter
winking to a by-stander.
"No, worse than that?" sobbed the
stranger.
"Give it up" SAID the reporter, ''ii
there is anything that can make
mans heart miserable it is Sequa
lchee girl, pom my soul"
| care they as bad as that?' saiC
1.-THE stranger. "NO, it wasn't an,
girl; Pm married But listen an,
lhear my woful tale"
Il struck this town early thi
Imornlng. AS / a-hghted from m,
buggy, heard some one say go t
HI looked around but did nc
see any one except some grey-bear d
, who were discussing something G
other. ! went from one place to an
other and that sound pursued m,
1t came from the open windows, t
h-l,' go to HI 1t came from tn
open doors. 1t trembled upon I'll
lips of children. It issued in sOnO
Gus tones from the chests of grey
! bearded elders, and men whose hOl
esty and virtue could swear
stood there with those dreadful wore
upon their lips. ! stood it uncOn
pIainmgly until bevy of school CIR
! came chattering down the stree
One last test, | thought to make sui
S of my sanity. I listened, Fro
S their ruby lips came the ominOr
sound go to HI l turned al
! fed. There was no doubt but VIII
4 | was insane. and | went and SOAK
my mead in your Blowing Spring"
go shucksy' said the reporte
{ "you've made an ass of yourself 81
IS ting down in that cold water. WI
there was a sermon preached he
Il Sunday on Lazarus and the rich ma
< and hell, and everybody is discussil
it. Pshaw! man, you make me tireC
"a "Sir," sail the stranger while tea
= of Joy ran down his face, "you've r
lieved me immensely, You've pro
ed to me that am not a candida
y for an insan, asylum. Thank yC
3" sir, thank you. l stood it all rig
until the ladies commenced to swe
/ and couldn't stand it any long
y 1t was terrible, Good day, sir"
l. "Good day." said the reporter.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03
Fresh Meat.

Pat Brewer, of Jasper was in town
Tuesday making arrangements to de-
liver fresh meat here every Friday
to those who want it. Patronize
him.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03
hfarried.

Mr.. James Stevenson and Miss
Minnie worth were married at the
residence of few particular friends.
Every body wish them success.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03
Shot and Killed.

Whtwell, Tenn, September O.
SpeCial.-A man by the name Of
Furguson shot and instantly killed
Charles Romines near this place to-
day. The particulars are not known.
The People Believe what they read
about Hoods SaFsaparilla. They know Il is an
honest medicine, and that e cures disease. That.
Is why you should set Hoods and only Hoods
Hoods Pills sure all liver ills. relieve con-
glipatl0n and assist digestion. 25c.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03

Who was the yonng lady that was
escorting Prof. Tate over the cove
Sunday.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03
SATURDAY. 300 a. m.

l, Devotional exercises..,,,,,.",,,
.....,.....,.,..,,,,.,....,.E. A, Asburn.
2. How to raise the standard o;
teaching ,,,,.,,.,.,,n,J. NJ. Shelton
3. AS the teacher so is the school,
..,..,,,...,..... Miss Rhoda Hoge.
A How to prevent the use of
slang ,,..,.,.......,,,E. A, Ashburn.
5. How to get parents to take
proper interest in the children..,...
....,.. :, 49,. Miss Rama RaulstOn.
6. Games and amusements.........
....,.,,.,,........ Miss Minnie Ketner.
Noon, 12-1 30
II. How to give teachers thorough
professional training..........,.........
.,....... ............,. Frank Hudson,
IS. Singing in schoOl........., .......,
.............. Miss Birdie RaulstOn.
10. How to promote prOmptness in
students. ............ .....D. /, IaCe'
| 10. The teacher and community
............... Miss jamie Francis.
Sarah Ables,
Nj. l. Harris Com.
Geo. 5. Brown
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1896-09-03

MISS Carrie Lasater returned Tues
dav from visit to friends near
South Pittsburg.