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The morning times., 1897-03-06
COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE
Several Will Probably Be Appoint
ed During the Extra Session.
The Failure of Four of the ApprO-
priatton Bills VIII Make Some
Such Action Necessary.

The expectation thatSpeaker Reed would
appoint no committees during the extra
session of Congress, except the Ways and
Means Committee, which is framing the
and Accounts, may not, inasmuch as four
appropriation bills failed to become laws
at this session just passed, be realized.
As it is necessary that the four measures
shall become laws before the close of the
fiscal year it is regarded as not unlikely
that the Indian, Agriculture and Appro-
priations Committees will be appointed TO
give them proper consideration. On the
other hand there is a possibility that the
House may be asked to pass the first
three measures without change, as in the
form in which they went to the President
they had received the approval of that
body.
There was long struggle between the
House and Senate over the deficiency bill
and will he materially readjusted before
it can pass the House. In these circum-
stances, 1t might be necessary only 10 ap-
point the Appropriations Committee and
the question has been raised IL even this
is necessary, except in the case of the
deficiency bill, it being argued that Presi-
dent Mckinley might approve the Indian,
agricultural and sundry civil bills, not
withstanding Mr.. Cleveland's failure to do
SO.
4 strong pressure will be eSerted upon
the Speaker to appoint the three Elec-
uonS Committees. A number OF con-
tested election cases will be called 10
the attention OF the House and an effort
made TO dispose OF them at the extra
session so that the persons lawfully en-
titled to their seats may secure them at
the beginning of the regular session IN
December next.
Two OF the three Elections Committees
new chalrmen will be appointed. Elec-
tions Committee, No. Will be without a
chairman, inasmuch as Mr.. Daniels If
New York was not reelected, while Nr.
Johnson OF Indiana. is understood TO
have declined TO accept again the chair
nlanship OF the committee.
An effort will be made to have the
Committee on Banking and Currency re-
appointed in order that the work OF pre-
pairing new currency legislation may be-
gin during the called session.
The morning times., 1897-03-06
THE DISTRICT SUFFERED.
Local Measures That Failed to Be-
come Laws.

The District suffered heavily from the
raptiousness of ex-President Cleveland.
Not TO mention the many District items in
the sundry civil bill and the deficiency
bill, there were other measures of inter
est locally which never got beyond him.
Among these were the act authorizing re-
assessment of water mains; regulating
cemeteries; authorizing the Washington
and Glen Echo road to extend its tracks
into the District: permitting the heirs Of
Peter Van Essen to have the money do
mated ny him to the Georgetown free
white schools, and the bill for the relief
OF Francis Perna.
The District OF Columbia appropriation
billnarrowlyescaped the same fate, but the
President reached it in time to give it a
hasty. but satisfactory examination. Sew
eral other District bills also successfully
ran the gauntlet at the last minute
These were the bills regulating local
fraternal societies; preventing the spread
OF contagious diseases, and authorizing
the Commissioners to charge a fee for the
Issuance of transcripts of records of the
health department
The morning times., 1897-03-06
JOSEPH HADGER DEAD.
The Bullet He Fired Into His Brain
Proved Fatal

Joseph fIadger, the young man who shot
himself in the head at his home, No. 1919
East Capitol street, last Tuesday evening,
died at the Emergency Hospital last
night. He was suffering from a temporary
mental alteration, as the result of n
former bullet wound in the head from
an accident eighteen years ago. The ply
sicians at the hospital did all in their
power to save his life, but he failed at
any time to regain consciousness.
The members of his family We're at
his bedside when the end came. His
III other tainted, and had to be cared for
by the doctors, who are much concerned
at her condition as a result Of the shock.
Coroner Hammett was notified, and win
investigate the case this morning, and
doubtless approve DR.. Lawrence's certifi
cate of death from suicide.
The morning times., 1897-03-06
The Center of Interest Today

There will he a crowd tOday-and until
late tonight at the clothing establish
ment OF NJ. Dyrenforth & Co., 621 Penn
sylvania avenue-under the Metropolitan
hotel splendid stock of mems suits
and overcoatS is being sacrificed, prior
to the firms removal 10 their new four
story building, 923 Pennsylvania avenue.
on April 1. Every garment is being
closed out-regsrdless Of its real value
in order that the new establishment may
he opened with complete new stock
There is much To be gained by making an
early selectiOn-and there is much to be
saved, as a reference 20 their announce
ment in another column viii prove
The morning times., 1897-03-06
s397,525,1s6..5s
12o,o7s,22o.oo
Grand total.
.$517,sO3,4 ,4o6.5s

Grand Total. ............ SOL ,6O3 ,406 SO
Adding to this SS,442, ,O27. SO for the
general deficiency bill, which was the
sum voted by the House, and $500 900
for miscellaneous objects, tie total appIo-
priations for 1 S9S would he S526 ,545,-
434.41, against S515, ,S45, 194.57 for 1897.
How To dispose of the four appropriation
bills which failed to become law is n
subject of much discussion about the
Capitol. 1t was said yesterday that. in
order to avoid the necessity for appoint
ing all the committees OF the New Con-
gress, or il possible to prevent reorganiz-
ing those committees, which usually have
charge of the bills that failcd-namely the
Committee on Appropriations, on Agri-
culture and on Indian Affairs-the bills
will be introduced as they were completed
by the last Congress, and an effort will
be made to pass them under suspension
OF the rules.
Speaker Reed has announced that he has
no policy to urge, in regard to organi-
zation for the special session, but there
is widespread feeling among Repub-
licans that 1t would be q good thing TO
confine action by the House In the matter
OF new legislation TO the consideration Of
the tariff bill. But there would be diff
Guilty, it is apprehended. in getting the
Senate 10 follow that example.
The morning times., 1897-03-06
IMPORTANT. CASE ARGUED.
1t Involves the Rights of Chimes

=
Born in This. Country
The case of the United States against
Wong Kim Ark, from the circuit court for
the Northern district Of California, was
argued in the Supreme Court OF the United
States yesterday. The question at issue
in the proceeding is of great Importance, not
only to Chinese residents of the cd1htry,
but also to the children Of all alien resi-
dents-a question affecting the rights Of
citizenship.
Wong Kim Ark was born in the United
States the son of Chinese parents. He
grew to mans estate and some months
ago made journey to China not intend
Ing to remain there. Upon his return to
the United States he was denied adIns
sion at the port of San Francisco by the
collector, on the ground that notwithstind-
ing his nationality, the Chinese exclusion
act forbade his entering the country. He
sued for his release from custody, setting
up his birth here as establishing his citizen
ship, and relieving him of liability under
the statute.
The judge below ordered his discharge
and the government law officials had the
case brought to the Supreme Court to de-
termine whether or not a native American
of Chinese descent was subject to the
exclusion act, in case he temporarily left
the country. Argument was made for the
United States by Solicitor. General Conrad,
and for Wong Kim Ark, by Mr.. Maxwell
Evarts, of New York, and Mr. j. Hubley
Ashton, of this city.
It was pointed out that if the right of
citizenship was denied the son of
Chinese resident horn in this country, by
the same reasoning it could not he con-
ferred upon the son of any mnaturalized
alien born on the soil of the United States
The morning times., 1897-03-06
KilIe d by q Train.

Philadelphia, March 5.-Two men, who
were walking on the tracks of the Penn
sylvania Railroad, were struck by an eX-
press train at the Geological Garden Sta
tion tonight, and one was instantly killed
and the other badly hurt From papers
found on the body Of the dead man, IL is
supposed to be William Nordenhuse, of
I30 River street, Hohoken, y. J. The
other mans name is John Bentine, Of
Hohoken, n. j. He was brought 20
hospital, suffering with confused wounds
in the back, but is in no danger OF death
The morning times., 1897-03-06
THE MAKER
OF Deviled Grabs

OF Deviled Grabs Asks Question.
The following correspondence between
Mr.. McMenamin, the well-known producer
of Theoretically sealed sea food, of Hamp-
ton, Va, and the Postum Cereal Company,
may interest some, as it touches point
upon which there have been some queries:
Hampton, va.-Postum Cereal Company.
Battle Creek, Mich. -Gentlemen: Replying
to your letter beg to say that your health
coffee has a flavor, so far as / can re-
member, of the best coffee, and this coffee
flavor was so pronounced that suspected
that coffee was mixed withthe other grains.
/ served it to some of my guests without
telling them what it was, and they pro-
nounced 1t very excellent coffee. One of
them was coffee drinker who had to
have t three times a day. would like To
know IL there is any coffee in it. Very truly
yours, James McMenamin."
Battle Creek, Mich. Mr.. James Nc
Menamin, Hampton, Va.-Dear Sir: We
have your esteemed favor of the 2Sth, and
in reply to your inquiry as to the ingred
tents, will say that we are willing to stake
every penny we can get together that
Postum not only does not contain coffee,
but that 1t is composed strictly and en-
tireiy of pare cereals Of the field, the
greater portion being the various parts of
wheat. It took us nearly a year of expert
menting to produce Postum, the health
coffee. 1t is an easy matter to make q
weak sort of drink from Drowned rye,
wheat or malt, bit to produce a liquid from
the cereals-th1t has the color, taste and
nourishing properties of our present pro-
duct, taxed our best energies and that of
one of the most expert analytical chemists
in America.
We felt desire to demonstrate the
principle that mans drink at meals should
be made from grains, without any sort of
adulteration or chemical preparation, aside
from simple cooking. 1t may be further eX-
planned, that in order to produce Postum
the cereals are cooked i'll different ways
and the final mixing of the proper pro-
portions is what gives Us che desired result.
There is no possible argument that can
be brought forward that will raise the
question for moment regarding the fixed
fact OF the healthful, nOuriShng and fatten-
ing properties of the cereals furnished by
the all wise creator for mans natural use.
We thank you for your kind letter
Yours respectfully, Postum Cereal Com
pany Linz"
.rhora c hut ono peuIline nri rin al PoStuun
The morning times., 1897-03-06
PAGER Star Pointer Sold.

New York, March 5.-Star Pointer, the
famous pacing stallion, was sold and re-
sold at w. B. Fasig' s sale at Madison Square
Garden tonight. At the first sale he was
knocked down to Denton Pearsall, of Bronx
vile, N. Y, who bid SIG, loo, a hundred
dollars better than the offer Of James
Handley, of Providence. When Pearsall
came to the cashier office his check was
refused, and the horse was again put up
for sale. The bidding was started by Ia ld-
ley at 81 1000, but he dropped out of tie
race early, and after a spirited contest be
tween Bud Palmer, of Boston, and James
A. Murphy, the Chicago millionaire, the
bay stallion went to the latter for 81 500
The morning times., 1897-03-06
WAS BIGELOwr MURDERED?
Sensational Affidavit as to His
Death Made by His Wife.

Chicago, ILL.,, March 5.-The mysterious
death at the Palmer House nearly three
months ago OF Rudolph A. Bigelow, who
Travelled for years for New York house,
is recalled by sensational affidavit filed
today in the probate Court by Elizabeth
Bigelow, wealthy woman, who obtained
divorce from him last May.
She alleges her former husband was
murdered by being struck over the head,
there being large cash over one OF his
eyes; that she insisted on post mortem
examination being made at her expense:
that his brothers objected, and that u
physician was paid money to issue 4
certificate that death was caused by
alcoholism.
Mrs. Bgelow came into court with
claim of $22 900 against her husbands
estate and the payment OF $I1 900 in
accident policies carried by the dead
man hinges on the proof that his death
was not from natural causes.
The morning times., 1897-03-06
The Three Greatest Cities

When New York ana Brooklyn and the
adjacent towns are consolidated into one
city IL VIII have about LOCO, 900 fewer
inhabitants than London. If we add to
New York the population OF those New
Jersey towns immediately across the Hud-
son, which, IN fact, belong to New York,
the difference in the size OF the two lar
gest cities in the world VIII not be very
great. London in 1886 had 4,433, ,OI8
people reater New York has 3, ,2S4, $50,
and Paris >, ,5II,955. The area of Lon
don is 6SS square miles, Of Greater New
York $50 miles and of Paris 172 In
London there are 1,S9O miles of streets,
in reateF New York 200 and in Pans
500 miles
The morning times., 1897-03-06

Illinois delegation would present can
didate for sergeant alarms in opposition
TO Mr. Russell, but the purpose seems to
have been abandoned. There has l.een
no suggestion of a candidate in opposi-
ton TO Mr.. Reed, nor of the other officers,
excepting that of sergeant-at-arms.
The call for the Democratic caucus has
not been issued The caucus will prob
ahfN be held on the morning of the 5th
instant. There are three candidates for
the speakership Richardson and
McMillin, OF Tennessee, and Bailey, Of
Texas. The nomination will be only an
empty honor, but will carry with it in
all probability the leadership OF that party.
The morning times., 1897-03-06
Attempt to Burn an Asylum.

st. Johns, n. F., March 5.-An incen-
diary attempt was discovered last night
to burn the Colonial Pauper Asylum in
this city. The asylum has 135 inmates
The firebug deposited his inflamnahles
directly beneath a fire alarm box located
i'll the building, so that it was first de
stroyed, thus preventing an alarm being
sent 10 the fiEe department. Had the
fire gained headway an awful holocaust
would have been inevitable, majority
of the inmates being aged and infirm.
The morning times., 1897-03-06
MIR. Cleveland at Hatteras Inlet.

Norfolk, Va. March 5.-Ex- President
Cleveland. accompanied by Capt. ROhley
Evans, Capt. Lamherton and DR.. O'Reilly,
arrived here on the Maple at S O'Clock
this morning from Washington. The
party was transferred TO the lighthouse
tender Violet and proceeded via canal to
Hatteras Inlet, where they viii spend a
few days shooting, after which Mr.. Clcve-
land Will probably Join Mr.. E. C. Bene-
diet aboard his yacht Oneida, for a cruise
IN the Florida waters.
The morning times., 1897-03-06
ARMY Orders Issued.

Lieutenant Colonel George q. Russell,
Fourteenth Infantry, is relieved from duty
with the Fifth Infantry, and ordered TO
the Department of the Columbia for as
signment TO station. Additional Second
Lieutenant Harry Burgess, Corps of En-
gineer, is assigned by the Secretary Of
War to vacancy of second lieutenant in
that corps.
The morning times., 1897-03-06

The Heart Must Not Be Trifled
With Where there are symptoms OF
heart weakness, there should he Dr.. Ag-
nevis Cure for the Heart, it's a magical
remedy, gives relief in thirty minutes, and
there are thousands who testify that it
cures permanently Mrs. W. t. Rumble.
of Dundalk, Ont, says: II was for years
unable to attend to my household duties.
I used Dr. Agnew's Cure for the Heart,
the result was wonderful, the pain left
me immediately after the first dose, and
a few bottles cured
The morning times., 1897-03-06
The BILLS THAT FAILED
They Carry a Total Appropriation
of Over $72, 900, 900.
An Effort VIII Be Made to Pass
Them Under Suspension of
the Rules.

President Cleveland, as heretofore stated
in The Times, refused his assent TO three
of the great appropriation bills because of
objection to matters contained in them
The sundry civil bill, carrying total ap-
preparation of $53 ,030, 900, containedriver
and harbor improvement items to the
amount of nearly eighteen million. These
Mr.. Cleveland dSapproyed, In pursuance
of his policy toward this class of public
works. An item was inserted by the Sen
ate in the Indian appropriation bill, re
lating to the patenting of claims for land
containing gilsoaite, "a substance somewhat
resembling rubberl and this item, it is
understood, was the principal ground of
objection TO Executive approval The basis
of opposition to the agricultural bill is sup
posed to have been the Presidents support
Of the policy OF the Secretary of A griculture
upon the matter of distributing seeds.
a fourth bill, the general deficiency,
failed to become a law because the Sen
ate and House could not agree as to the
payment OF certain claims, adjudicated
upon and decided against the United States
by the Court of Claims, provision for
which was made by the Senate. As it
passed tile House, the bin carr led q
total Of Ss,442 ,027.S5, which was in
creased in the Senate TO S11, ,393, $40 4 6.
The several app opriation bills for the
fiscal year 1878, as they were sent 10
the President, carried the following totals
The morning times., 1897-03-06
DIED.

MORGAN-On Thursday. March 4. lS97,
at 4.l5 D. m, ALBERT L. MORGAN, below
ed husband of Elizabeth A. Morgan, aged
rorty-rour years
Funeral from the residence OF his mother,
2I7 Eighth street northeast, on Saturday,
March o, az $3.50 p. III. Item
GROWN. ON March 3, 1897, at 3 p. m,
WILLIAM ". CROWN.
Funeral Win take place from his sOn-in-
laws, John \. Schnapp, Ne SOC Seventh
street southwest, at = clock, March s.
Friends anu relatives are invited TO al
tend. Item
The morning times., 1897-03-06

One stylish shape that promises to be
very becoming and popular has a yoke
IN the front as well as Il the back Some
times this yoke mas a very decided point
Just in the center OF the front with the
two sides about two inches shorter; or
again, the point In the center is turning
up and the sides are longer than the center
OF the yoke
The morning times., 1897-03-06

Another style, called a shirt waist. pre-
sumably because it has an adjustable
white collar and cuffs On the sleeves. is
really more like a soft waist IL has DO
yoke, is fuiled back and front at the
neck and fastened down the front with
hooks ami eyes ike dress waist in
stead OF with studs down aplait This kind
Is developed in the softest materials and
usually mas lining
The morning times., 1897-03-06
THE PARTY CAUCUsEs.
Republicans VIII Re-elect the Pres
ent House Officers.

The caucus Of the House Republicans on
Saturday evening, the 9th instant VIII
lack the element Of interest that usually
attaches TO such gatherings. In the pres
ent case il will be held to nominate the
House officials for the Fifty-fifth Con
gress, which will convene in extra session
on the following Monday, and so far as
can be learned the present official list will
be renominated without opposition. II
The morning times., 1897-03-06

The adjustable white cuffs viii not be
Worn with shirt waists at all. hut in place
or these soft turned-back cuffs of the
same material as the dress Will he de rguer.
The white collar viii be exclusively used,
though with a string tie. The newest
shape collar turns over broad band aboua
three-quarters OF an inch This and tina
one worn last year viii be the shapes rorths
summer or 81.
The morning times., 1897-03-06

The bishop sleeve is entirely out Of
cate The accepted style Will be a rather
Shall lego -nlUtton shape with modified
Iuliness at the cuff. The tops of these
VIII be held out with adjustable distend-
ers or cTinoline, not the wire abomina-
tons seen last season, but smaller and
In keeping with the reduced size OF the
sleeve. Those having a number of pretty
shirt waists with bishop sleeves need not
be despondent. They are so large and
fun that the new sleeve can easily be cut
from them.
The morning times., 1897-03-06
WEDDING DONTS

Don't strive TO have as large and hand
some wedding as your richer sister One
within your means h. wiser and in bet
ter tase. If you are not rich you VIII
find lots OF uses for that money after
ward.
The morning times., 1897-03-06
MINNEsOTANs MEET .
The Visitors Entertained at Loyal
Legion Hall Last Night.

u
Legion Hall Last Night.
The local club of Minnesotans gave an
enjoyable reception to visitors from that
State last night at Loyal Legion Hall,
418 Tenth street. The han was crowded
from 6 until II O'Clock.
A much-liked program Of two-minuue
addresses, inteIspersed with Tecitations by
pretty young women, was given, and at
10 refreshments were served. The Flan-
beau Club of Young Republicans helped
along the gayety Of the evening.
Among those who made remarks were
"UEcle'' Lorin Fletcher and his col
league, Congressman c. b. Eddy. One Of
the visitors, Mr.. l.. p. Hunt, candidate
for Public Printer, spoke entertainingly.
Mr.. Estes, of Madelia, and Mr.. soren
Listoe were among the, other speakers
Miss Maud Dreis and Mis-. Lulu Perkins
and Miss Marie Collins recited.
The morning times., 1897-03-06

Don't, IL you wish to he up-to-date, so
on wedding tour The proper thing
now is for some friends to put their coun-
try house at your disposal, or, failing
that, go. to some pretty place and stay
there and have happy time together.
The morning times., 1897-03-06
Preferred Death TO CONSUMPTION

Baltimore, March 5.-Because she thought
she had consumption, Ellen Strelb, six
teen years old, swallowed a quantity OF
carboTc acid tonight, and in fifteen min
utes was a corpse. She lived With her
parents at 1915 McHenry street.
The morning times., 1897-03-06

Proved PriceIess.-R Ruby coats and
cinnamon flavor. Dr. Agnew's Liver Pills
are household favOrites- Impurities leave
the system The nerves are toned The
bIoDdis purified The complexion is bright
and ruddy Headaches vanish and perfect
health follows their use, 40 doses. 10
cputS
The morning times., 1897-03-06
Hon. Howard Griffith Dead.

Rockville, Nd, March 5,-Hon- Howard
Griffith died at his home near Beallsvflle,
this county, on Thursday, night, aged sew
enty-five years Mr.. Griffith was one of
the most prominent citizens OF Montgom-
cry county, having served five sessions in
the legislature.
The morning times., 1897-03-06
ALLEGE UNDUE INFLUENCE.
Children of w. III. Forrest Want t.
Break His VIII.

A caveat was filed yesterday by Will
liam H. and Clarence A. Forrest and Julia
v. Matthew's, children of the late Will
liam Fl. Forrest, to the will of their father
They allege that the paper purporting to
be will, and dated January 4, 1896, was
obtained by undue influence exerted by
Samuel w. Forrest, Virginia Forrest or
Harriet Groom, or some other person or
persons.
Mr.. Forrest left considerable property in
the southwest section Of the city
The morning times., 1897-03-06

of preparation, so that when the time
comes your looks betoken you regret
the step you are taking. Have at least
three or four weeks good rest beforehand.
The morning times., 1897-03-06
Republican Caucus Called.

A call wasissled yesterda Y afternoon fora
caucus Of Republican Senators this after
noon at 2 o'clock. The purpose is to select
a chairman of the caucus to succeed Mr.
Sherman, but it is probable that other mat
tiers may be discussed
The morning times., 1897-03-06
PROPER SHIRT WAISTS

The shirt waists this year are not going
TO adhere TO the strictly mannish style
OF the last few seasons, although soma
OF the severer ones viii ne worn with
tailor-rnade gowns The SWEETEST shown
are OF diaphanous texture, often with
silk lining Satin and lace striped ging-
hams and embroidered linens play a proIni-
nent part in their composition.