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The times., 1897-05-29

is privileged AS might be expected, the
Autocrat cooliy brushed aside his own
record, all the precedents and the law
OF the House. and declared Mr.. Lewis 10
be not In order On an appeal the sub
servient Republican majority sustained the
Autocrat by yea and nay vote which
placed their names on record. but which
disclosed the absence of quorum, and
the House Immediately adjourned
How long IS this man Reed to be allowed
Go override the plain letter of the law
which is supposed to govern proceedings
in the popular branch OF the peoples Con-
gress, but the rights, privileges and func-
pudently sUbverted and himself usurped?
Does Mr.. Mckinley suppose that the Amer
lean people forever will submit to this out
rage upon their right OF self-government
through a free and unobsuucted repre-
sentation In the House OF Representatives?
Does the Administration, or the party it
represents, consider the Republican posi-
ton as sufficiently entrenched behind gold
syndicates, trusts and monopolies. TO for
ever ignore or defy the citizenship of the
nation?
The kind OF history which this Admin
istration is manufacturing is not of the
sort that leads TO Endorsement at the polls
on the occasion Of succeeding elections
The times., 1897-05-29
PALMA is HOPEFUL.
Cuban Junta President Believes In
dependence Near at Hand.

Senior Thomas Estrada Palma. president
of the Cuban Junta, yesterday had con-
ference that lasted some time with Third
Assistant Secretary OF State Cridier. who
nrterward escorted Mr.. Palma to Judge
Day, Assistant Secretary OF State.
Speaking to a Times Reporter, Mr..
Palma said: What the plans OF
the President are concerning Cuba is vet
a mystery to all, believe, for l think If
any one was 10 be informed of them, 1
would receive the information as soon as
anybody Something must be done for
Cuba quickly, for the island is almost a
total ruin. and is rapidly becoming worse.
The longer the war continues the greater
will be the difficulty in brin ging about the
prosperous condition that should prevail
in Cuba"
''what do you think OF the alleged propo-
sition for Cuba TO buy ber indepen dence
from Spain?''
Il believe The proposition would be agree
able to Cuba IL the price is not an ex-
orbitant one. Such a price Cuba could
not afford, and she would not attempt 1t.
he would ather fight to the end and OBJ
tain indepen dence by force Of arms than
To be oppressed by a debt she could not
assume and pay"
do you think the end OF the war is
near?"
''Oh, yes; the independence of Cuba W III
be proclaimed TO the world before long. /
believe the President intends to help Cuba,
and that he thoroughly sympa tfizes with
her. When he is convinced that the proper
time has arrived lie will act, and shall be
greatly diSapDoin ted. and so will all Der-
sons, Cubans or Americans, If his action
is not decidedly favorable to the independ
eaee of Cuba
DO you intend to see Judge Day again
before returning to New York;
mo. l have finished my business with
him and Mr. Sherman, and / do not ex-
pect to see either again | want to thank
The Times for the courageous stand it
has taken in this fight against oppression
and for liberty
The times., 1897-05-29
Amtnrrat Versus Law.

The BRIEF proceedings in the suppressed
House OF representatives on Thursday
were productive of an episode Of national
interest Representative Lewis of Wash
fngton succeeded in making name and
fame for himself that. considering his
recent advent to the Congress, ought to
be qualification to him and a source
of Just pride to his friends and con-
stituents He forced Mr.. Reed to re-
verse position once vebemently advanced
by him, TO ignore all the precedents OF
parliamentary history, and 10 defy the
rules of the House in Eew attempt to
smother an expression of sympathy for
Cuba In that body.
Mt Lewis offered n resolution, recitfng
resolution, and declaring that lit is the
right and authority of the Senate and
House of Representatives, in adopting a
foreign policy Of the United States, as
the Congress, 10 recognize the bellgerency
of, anil declare the attitude of neutrality
OF the United states 10 the Island Of
Cu,,a. or any other government or country,
when, in the sense Of the House, such
course is demanded by existing conditions. "
He claimed that the conside ration of
this resolution was a question ofthe highest
privilege. and cited numerous English and
American parliamentary precedentsin sup
port of that contention Among others,
he referred to a case in the Fifty thlrl
Congress, where Mr.. Dingley had intro
duced similar resolution which, being
declared not question Of privilege by
the Speaker, had been held to be one
in speech 10y Mr.. Reed. and, ON appeal,
the House had SO decided.
NE. Lewis then read from the House
Manual the following rule: "a resolution
expressing the sense of the House relative
TO the foreign policy OF the United States
The times., 1897-05-29
TARIFF TRANSIT REDUCED.
Important Action of the Postal Con
press in PIenary Session.

Important Action of the Postal Con.
gress in PIenary Session.
The Universal Postal Congress convened
in plenary session yesterday and before
the hour Of adjournment had accomplished
several positive results The question of
transit tariffs was disposed of The con-
gress voted for reduction of 5 per
cent on this tariff on sliding scale. At
the end OF two years the tariff is to be
reduced 5 per cent, at the end OF four
years 1 o per cent, and at the end OF six
years l 5 per cent. In five years the next
congress Will meet in another capital
and then this question will again be dealt
with.
Perhaps the question of greatest in
terest was that relating to the adrnIs-
sion of immoral and obscene matter to
the mails. This question was brought to
the front by the delegates from the
South African Republic A long discus
sion followed, which was participated in
by many of tie delegates. Those repre-
senting the United States argued against
International action On this subject. They
pointed out the difficulty of drawing an
ironclad line betwee art and indecency
and believed that the determination as
tc what constituted indecent literature
and immoral pictures should be left to
the postoffice department in each coun-
try. This plan of reasoning was followed
by the delegates from most of the European
governments, and the proposition to en-
act an international regulation was voted
down. Each delegate in opposing the
proposition took care to state that lie
YVES opposed TO immortality, but he be-
iieved that this question could be more
effectualIy dealt with by the postal au-
thorities in each country
The times., 1897-05-29
The College Field Games.

New York, May 2S.-The twenty second
annual tournament for the intercollegiate
and field Championships opened at Berkeley
Oval this afternoon
w g. Woodruff. OF Pennsylvania. was
the hero of the only record breaking event
OF the afternoon. In his first attempt he
threw the hammer SO feet. 8 inches, Just
1-2 inches better than the intercollegiate
record, held by w. o. Hickok, of Yale
The trials left the following survivors:
Yale, 21, cnnsylvanis, II: Harvard, 15;
Princeton, 10, Georgetown. 4; Columbia, 8;
Wesleyan and Boston University, 2 each,
and Syracuse and Trinity, 1 each.
Among the public favorite5 who are
counted on to signalze themselves to-
morrow, is Bernard J. Wefers. holder OF
the spring championships.
The times., 1897-05-29
The Haveneyer Acquittal.

The sudden termination of the trial OF
Sugar Trust, aud his acquittal by the jury
by order of Judge Bradley is undoubtedly
a relief to the feelln gs OF the defen dant. but
will not strike the public as conclusive OF
the case, in any sense.
The court, in effect, decided that the
committee would have been clearly within
its rights If il had officially, as legally
constituted body, asked the ques lions which
Judge Bradley considers were in fact only
capacity. Assuming the correctness OF that
view nobody viii beinclined 10 quarrel with
tile deduction from it, that Mr Havemeyer
was within his srightsin declining TO answer.
So the matter appears to have Travelled
around IN circle and arrives at its start
ing point in the Senate committee. Since
the right of the committee to ask the ques-
tons, for refusing To answer which Mr.
Havemeyer was indicted, has been adJu-
see eewhythe committee eshouldnotreorganize
summon the late defendant. and ask them
all over again. That would see n the reason
able and logical thing To do in case the
Senate is still curious as To what con-
tribuuions Mr. Havemeyer or the Trust may
have made to campai gn funds in tue cleo
ton of / 892
The times., 1897-05-29
NEWS OF THE WHITE HOUSE.
Negative Information Concerning the
Spantsh Mission.

Spanish Mission.
tits thought possible that the nomination
for the Spanish mission may be sent to the
Senate today, and official word has been
given out that certainly some time next
week. IL not today, the gentleman who is
to conduct the Madrid end OF the Spanish
American negotiations for this country will
be named. So far the developments have
gone mostly to show only who cannot, or
will not, have the place. In this class
may now confidently be placed the follow
ing:
Mr. John Russell Young, ex-A ssista Mt
Secretary Rockhill, ex-senator Edmrnds,
ex-President Harrison, Representative Hitt
and Mr.. Aldrich OF Chicago, all OF whom,
at various times, have been prominently
mentioned Mr. whitelaw Reid is still
thought to have very good chance, If he
would take the position.
Cuban aews at the White House is very
small Of late dates Almost nothingls given
out of the Presidents ideas, If he has any
new ones as yet and there are no stirs
and excitements, such as those OF a few
days ago, which kept everybody interested.
the Cabinet meeting yesterday was very
tame affair. as far as Cuban news was con-
cerned IL the President or his advisers
took up Cuba in any way. it was very
mildly, and nothing was given out.
Prof. Fanciuii, director OF the Marine
Band, was caller at the White House.
The first White House concert of the
season will be on Saturday ofnext week.
The nominations of Mr.. Ferdinand N.
Neuma n of Iilinoisand Mr.. Max Ronchsein as
consuls In Germany, yesterday, are thought
by some to signify that Mr. Mckinley is at
last, after tf;e long delay. intending TO take
up the consular appointments. 1t has been
said Ia The Times, on the authority OF Mr..
Mckinley himself, that these and other ap-
pointments have been held up while Con-
Gress is n session, in the hope of securing
more speedy tariff legislation. 1t is PCS
siblc, however, that there may now
be u change in the program. 1t
seems To he the idea that other consular
nominations will follow these two.
OF course OF themselves alone these two
suall appointments are insignificant aud
may he sporadic -
Mr.. Henry T. Thurber, formerly private
secretary To President Cleveland was one
OF todays visitors II is the first time he
has visited the White House since he left
it with President Cleveland
Secretary Long introduced Mr.. Frank
" HacSett, OF Washington, whom
he has appointed one of the board
OF visitors TO Annapolis It is rarely that
any Que from the District is appointed
on this board
Congressman Evans OF Kentucky intro
duced to Mr.. Mckinley Mr. Americas
Whedon, Of the Grand Army in Ken
tIcky. Senator Deboe introduced Judge
Carr, OF GIascoe, Ky, who wants to be
Kentucky's persion agent
Senators Davis and Hanna were callers,
but had nothing to say OF their visit
The times., 1897-05-29
Infants
Department.

Infants White Pique Wrappers, coL
lars and cuffs edged with embroidery.
LdCH --.---.- 81 20
Infants Outing Flannel Morning Wrap
pers- neat pink and blue stripes. Each 500
Infants Outing Flannel SacqUes, pink
and blue, ribbon ties 25o
Infants HaAd-crocheted Worsted Sacqu.s,
ali white or with pink or blue border
Each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50
Infants Hand-cFOcheted Worsted BOotees,
all white or with piuk or blue trimmings
1 ali .---..-.-.-- -. / 90
Children s Cloth REFERS, red and navy
blue, double breasted, turnover collar
LAIN QUO
Children s Corded MuIICaps, with pompon
and broad ties. Each. 200
Children 3 1wO-piece French Pique sun
Hats, hand-embroidered crown battoned
on, easily Iaundered. Each..-....75o
I'd floor
The times., 1897-05-29
TO PREACH THE GOSPEL.
The Howard University Graduates
Seven Christian Ministers.

Brilliant lights, fragrant flowers, pretty
faces, and handsome and variously hlad
gowns made the Andrew Rankin Memo :iaI
Chapel last night Il delightful and animated
scene. The occasion for the unusual ap-
pearaCce of the sedate chapel was the
wenty-fourth anniversary Of the tbeolo sical
department Of Howard University, and the
graduating exercises of the class of 1897
The graduates and their addresses follow:
G.. s. Adams, 'Eildebrand;" r. Z. Ford,
Eternal z unshnent;" j. w. Neiii, .Monas-
hcism;'' N F.. Stewart, 1.-The Colored
Preacher s Duty TO His Race ]. NJ. Soanes,
The Pulpit as Social Force
Hon. c. N. Bliss delivered the address to
the graduates
The times., 1897-05-29
SOCIALIST AccIARTo,s TRIAL.
Ironworker Who Attacked King
Humbert Defends His Act.

Rome, May 2S.-The trial OF Pietro
Aceiarto. the ironworker, who attempted
to stab King Humbert on April %, while
the King was on his way to the races, be.
gan today.
During the course of his examination
Acciarto violently attacked the prevailing
social conditions He said he had acted
alone and / II despair. as men do when they
commit suicide. The object OF his at
tempt upon the life OF the King, he ex-
planned, was TO strike the representative
of the class living In comfort.
lie added that his act was unpremedi-
tated, or otherwise he would have thrown
a bomb
The times., 1897-05-29
A YOUNG COUPLE MARRIED.
The bridegroom sixteen and the
Bride ONLY Fourteen Years Old.

Elizabeth, N j., May 28.-The younges'
couple ever married here are Miss Bessie
l.. Thomas nd Ludw wig II Auer, who were
welded last night,
The bride 8 only fourteen and the bride
groom sixteen years old They were de
votedly attached TO each other ana thcii
parents decided the best thing To do was
to permit then to get married. The child
wife for the present will remain with her
parents, as her husband is only just fin
ishing his public school education.
Frankfort, KY, May 26.-Willian White
and Fanny Long, aged sixteen and fif-
teen, the youngest couple ever married in
this county, were united by Rev. Crow
at the clerks office today. The bride
groom wore knee breeches and the bride
short dresses.
The times., 1897-05-29

The administration press is making
earnest efforts to explain TO the country
that. In violating the rules Of the House
and all parliamentary precedent to throttle
the Cuban resolution, MI Reed is not
showing the least unfriendliness to Cuba.
self, In his own time and on his own
terms The explanation is not a weighty
one, If the Autocrat is
The times., 1897-05-29

Just Cold in the Head very often
develops into the most acute and dis
gustiu6 form of Catarrh. DR.. Agnew' S
Catarrhal Powder relieves a cold in the
head in 10 minutes and preciudes the
possibility of the Catarrh malady, but
should Catarrh have gained headway this
wonderful remedy VIII cure it in Won
derfully short time. The Lord Bishop of
Toronto. over his own signature gives a
strong testimony to its curing qualities
Sold by r. S. Williams & Co., 9th and F
streets Edmonds & Williams, Sd street
and Pennsylvania avenue.
The times., 1897-05-29
nuSIin
Department.

Cambria Corset Covers, high neck.
felled seams, trimmed with embroidery
EdSn -......---...--....- liz 1-20
Cambria Drawers, felIed seams. deep
hem, cluster Of fine tucks. yoke band,
dli -OC
Cambria Chenlses, corded band. open in
front, feIied seams. Each 81 1-2c
White Lawn Dressing SacqUeS, tight
fitting back. loose front. bishop sleeves,
deep cuff, tuTa-down collar, felled seams.
L-dCu DC
CoIored Lawn Skirts to wear under or-
CANDIES or any thin material. umbrella
shape, deep -ruffle put on with heading;
French back. Each. .................S1 81
TeazledOwn Gowns. good for lOunging.
steamer or the bath. pink. blue, brown and
gray checks, made to hang full from the
neck; neatly finished with silk braid, large
bow of ribbon at neck. Each. h....... So so
2d floor.
The times., 1897-05-29
Woodward &LOtFlTOD
10th, llth and T SITS. N. ".

"The Birth of Our Nations
Flag" Charles Fl. Weisgerber's
Great Historical Painting, is on
exhibition in our Art Gallery.
This picture tells a story which
the young should know, and tells
1t IN way that 1t will never be
forgotten.
This being Children's Day, the
young folks are especially invited
to see the picture.
The times., 1897-05-29

Crown Prince Constantine is something
OF an editor If nothing of general When
ever any OF the English or American cor
respondents at the front wrote dispa tches
in any way reflecting on him he blue
they were extremely fIattering by the
time they hit the wire.
The times., 1897-05-29

The proposition to appoint ex-Prssident
Harrison as ambassador extraordinary and
refrigerator plcnipotentiary to Spain Is n
highly conmendabie one. Mr. McKinley's
blood has been curdIed by Spanish atrocities
IN Cuba. 1t would be poetic justice to
send somebody TO Madrid who could freeze
the blood of Queen, premier, and Cortes
by the mere fact of his presence.
The times., 1897-05-29

must have wound up Uncle Russell Sage,
since it is reported that the latter has
allowed a granddaughter to die in an aims
mouse. 1t must be case either of extreme
poverty or rigid economy.
The times., 1897-05-29

A Washington correspondent of the New
York Journal charges Vice President H0-
bart with keeping two detectives at the
Capitol to protect him from something or
will come there and get In front OF him
The times., 1897-05-29

Gov. Bradley of Kentucky recognizes
the belligerenoy Of the tollgate raiders
by sending company of State troops 10
attend the trial of one of their number
who was wounded and captured His
fellow insurgents threaten to burn the
town after the soldiers leave
The times., 1897-05-29
Rehuced Rates to Frederick.

On account of the annual meeting Of
the German Baptists at Frederick the
baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell
tickets for all trains of May % to June 8,
valid for return passage until June 50.
Rate from Washington ST. 70 for the round
trip. my24 "a, ,Zo,Zs, ,oI-JnS'f so'eh
The times., 1897-05-29
Applications for Treasury Position.

Applications Tor reasury POSITIONS.
Applications for positions In the Treasury
Department. were filed at the office of
Secretary Gage yesterday as follows:
w. A. Gaines, Covington, KY, to be
Register OF the Treasury at Washington,
ID. c.; L. W. Marks, Louisville KY, to lie
surveyor OF customs at Louisville, KY:
w. H Vail, Cleveland. Ohio, to be COZ
lector OF internal revenue at Cleveland,
Ohio
The times., 1897-05-29
Mr.. Ennis ON "Good citizenship.'

The Rev Howard Wilbur Ennis delivered
an interesting address last evening Z
the "Goo1 Citizenship" meeting or the
Christian Endeavor Union OF the Twelfth
Street Methodist Protestant Church.
The times., 1897-05-29
Hosiery Special.
1st floor.

This Saturday as very spe-
cial value we shall offer SO dozen
Children's Fine Ribbed Fast
Black Cotton Hose, with double
heels and toes, sizes 6 to 81, at
IOC. a pair.
The times., 1897-05-29
GOVERNMENT MEASURE FAILS.
Law Giving Police Greater Author
jty Rejected in Prussiau Diet

Berlin, May 2S.-In anticipation of the
second reading OF the Till amending the
law of association, the lower house OF
the Prussian Diet was crowded today,
After a brief discussion, the motion Of
Count Limburg- Stirum, Conservative, toin-
sert a clause allowing the police to pro-
hihit meetings which might be expected
to endanger the security of the state Of
public order, was rejected
The times., 1897-05-29

Special for Memorial Day. 6 Cabinet
Photos. 81 Reg(ar So work FABER,
1928 q F st. NV. 1t
The times., 1897-05-29

Ladies' dresses at summer prices. Schultz,
ODD. the Arlington Hotel. ny2S-tf
The times., 1897-05-29

alton Day.
The Southern Railway will sell on Satur-
day, Sunday and Monday, May 20, 80, and
81, tickets from Washington to Harrison
burg, Orange, Round Hill and intermediate
stations at one fare for the round trip
good returning until June 1. inclusive
my29-2t
The times., 1897-05-29
ITEMS
Department.

Mems Laundered Percaie Negligee Shirts,
no collars, cuffs attached; very slightly
and an excellent value. Each. 800
Another lot OF Mems 1-9-inch-wide silk
String Ties. in various pretty effects.
A<.tth -. .....'- -...-.-..- zoo
Mems American made Black Cotton Half
Hose, good weight for summer wear and
FAR more serviceabie than a German hose
at same price. Per pair. 1-2o
Boys PercaIe Negligee Shirts. Numbered.
collar and cuffs attached. BACH. 500
Mems Balbriggan Shirts, long or short
sleeves; Drawers TO match. An excellent
value. Per garment. 25o
The times., 1897-05-29
Special.

Special.
so dozen more OF our Improved Un-
iaundered White Dress Shirts, open back
only-the best shirt ON the market today
for the same amount
30C. each.
1st floor
The times., 1897-05-29
IOC. a pair.

1st floor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
Heirs Afraid of Q Comb.

By way Of illustrating the nervous
ness which the recent explosions have
revived here, queer adventure which
has just befallen the heirs of a house
owner may be mentioned. They had
met at the dwelling of their departed
uncle for the purpose of drawing up an
inventory of his effects in company
with lawyer and had nearly completed
their task when one Of them pulled out
of cupboard metal box, which was
laid on the table and which the man of
business was about to open, when one of
his nieces cried out in horror: Don't
touch It'll Look, that is fuse" Sure
enough, there was little something
popping out of the cover ut is
bomb" exclaimed the panic stricken
heirs in chorus, and then they proceed
ed to remark that their deceased rela-
tive had been a moody, silent and re-
served sort of individual, and thence
they inferred that he might possibly
have been an anarchist. Two of the
nephews had had put ON their hats and
were on the point of rushing off to the
Office of the nearest police commissary,
when the lawyer, who had been quietly
inspecting the box, calmly suggested
that it might simply contain some pre-
served fruit. This theory somewhat re.
assured the men, but the ladies would
have their way. The commissary was
sent for, and the mysterious box was
soon on its way to the municipal labora-
tory. 1t was found to contain pine
apple, the stalk of which had been mis-
taken for fuse. So the good old uncle,
who had been so ungratefully maligned,
had not been an anarchist after ALL
Paris Cor. London Telegraph.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-07
Facts Worth Considering.

In 1878 the production of gold was
500, 600, 900; in 1897 it is $240, 900, 900.
In 1878 the bullion value of the silver
dollar was $1,000; in 1897 it is 40
cents In 1878 the per capita circula-
ton in the United States was SIS; in
1897 it is S22. The loss on the silver
purchased from 1878 to 1898 to main
tain the price of silver exceeds $500,
000,00 or about the value of one-half
of the cotton crop.
The amount of money in circulation
is greater in gold standard countries
than in countries having a silver stand
ard.
Labor and farm produce in Mexico arc
paid for in silver dollars, the value Of
which is steadily declining
In eras of deprecated currency the
last thing to advance is wages; the first
thing to advance is property. In gold
standard countries capital is abundant
and the rate of interest low In silver
standard countries capital is scarce and
the rates Of interest high. louisville
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