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Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
Sharply Antagonizes the Bill to
Prohibit Pelagic Sealing
by Americans.
Favors Ending the Dispute by
the Immediate Killing Of
the Animals.
Measure Passes the Senate az
Introduced by the Vote
of 81 to Ia.

WASHINGTON, Dec III. 6.-~Proceedings
81 the senate We're enlivened by an in
te.es.iug debate apom the bill presented
BY the foreign relations committee pro-
viding for the prohibition Of pelagic
sealing by Americans, The provisions
of the measure were explained by Mr..
Davi@, chairman Of the foreign rela-
tions corumittec, who said that it was
IN all ot negotiations now pending
among the representatives of the gov
erNmcnts of the United States, Great
Britain, Russia and Japan. Mr.. Petit
grew IS. d. sharply aHtagonized the
measure, saying that this country had
already suffered more than enough
hNmllia.ion Oh account cf the seal busi-
ness, ard that he favored The settle
r.eEt of the question by killing all of
the seals as they appeared at the rook-
cries Of the Pry bilof islands. if by the
Is: of June next Great Britain also had
not agreed to the prohibition o: pelagic
sealing. He
offered an Amendns sAt
to that effect, but it was defeated. The
bill was passed by vote Of 81 to Ia.
MI. Mcbride of Oregon endeavored to
secure the adoption Of his resolution di-
recting the secretary of war to supply
relief to the suffering miners in the
Klondike region and appropriating
$3.50, for that purpose. The resolu.
tion was amended so that the supplies
might be transported by means of rein
deer. Mr.. Mcbride consented finally
that the resolution should be recon-
mitted to the military affairs commit
tee with the understanding that it
would be promptly reported. The ses-
sion closed with spirited civil service
debate upon the bill presented by the
census committee providing for the ap-
pointment of a director of the census
and 80 employees who shopld form the
skeleton of an office force for the 18th
census.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
REFUSED BY BLISS.
Application Of the Northern Pacific Re-
garding Right of Way Land.

AppllCatlOn Oh TIE NOrtnorn P0ClnC He
garding Right of Way Land.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l6.-The secretary
of the interior has denied the applica-
ton of the Northern Pacific railroad
for suspension of the adjudication of
land entries on which, it is contended
by the company, is its right of way be-
tween Duluth, Mimi, and Ashland,
Wis. Over a year ago the interior de-
partment ruled that the eastern ter
minus of the road was at Duluth, but
the railroad company has held that
Ashland was the terminus and it has
instituted legal proceedings to deter
mine the question. In overruling the
application the secretary holds that
there is not sufficient reason for a sus-
pension of the work of adjudication.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
CONGRESSMAN BAILEY.

ardson of Tennessee acted as chairman,
and representatives Cummings Of New
York and Cowherd of Missouri acted as
secretaries. Representative Bailey of
Texas took the initiative by presenting
the following series of resolutions:
Declaration of Policy.
Resolved, That it Is the sense of this
caucus that the Democratic members of
the house of representatives ought to re-
sist all efforts, direct or indirect, to retire
the greenbacks and treasury notes.
Resolved, second, That we are opposed
to and will resist all attempts to extend
the privileges Of national banks, or to re-
dlce the taxes which they now pay.
Resolved, third, That we favor the early
consideration and passage of the senate
resolution recognizing that state of war
exists in the island Of Cuba between the
government of Spain and the Cuban
people.
Resolved, fourth, That we favor the
early enactment of a just and wise bank
ruptcy law.
Unanimous on Fin ance and Cuba.
The first three features Of the resolu-
tlons, on finance and Cuba, were con-
sidered separately, the discussion being
vigorous and unanimously favorable.
Mr.. Bailey made the main speech, say
ing that Democratic members should
take their position promptly against
these financial movements now assum.
ing crmldable dimensions owing to
'ne recommendation given to them by
Inc president and secretary Of the treas
ury' he also spoke for clear cut posi-
aon IN favor Of the recognition of Gu.
pah belllgerency, as embodied in the
morgan resolution which passed the
senate during the extra session. There
was not 4 dissenting voice to Mr..
oaliey's propositions and the first three
resolutions were carried by a unani-
nous vote.
opposition to q Bankruptcy Bill.
The fourth feature of the resolutions.
ueciarng for bankruptcy law, met
WIN some opposition. Mr.. Dearmond
VI missouri argued that it was not ex-
peuient for the party to take position
.avorable to a bankruptcy bill at this
,me. The resolution was supported by
Messrs' Bailey, Simms of Tennessee
ana Swanson of Virginia. 1t finally
prevailed by large majority, although
Ar' Dearmond and about half dozen
o'ners registered their votes in opposi.
uon to this course.
on motion of Mr.. Maddox of Georgia
arrangements were made for the usual
congressional committee to conduct the
''nsfesslonal campaign of 1898.
Inc caucus adjourned at 9o'clock,
saving been in session just an hour and
'ing accomplished its results with
practical unanimity.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
BOMB FOR GENERAL LEE.

Tube Filled With Explosives Found Near
the Consulate.
HAVANA, Dec. l6.-A small box, ap-
parently made to contain samples Of
description, was found during the
morning at Casa Neuva, where the
United States consulate is situated.
An examination of the box showed it to
corAin a tube filled with an explosive
substance. Fortunately the cover was
not removed in the ordinary way, but
was splintered open. Underneath the
cover was piece of sandpaper, in
tended to light box of matches and
thus bring about an explosion.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
TALKED TO LAWMAKERS.

Mr.. Bryan Visitor at the Mexican
Chamber of Deputies.
CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. Is. Mr.. Bryan
paid his respects to the American min
lister, General Powell Clayton, during
the day. In the afternoon he was
visitor with Mrs. Bryan at the chamber
of deputies and was admitted to the
hocr, the members all rising out of re-
spect to the leader of the Democratic
party in the United States. He was
invited to speak and talked of parlia.
mentary institutions and Of the prog.
ress which Mexico is making on all
hands. His reception in the chamber
was enthusiastic.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
coucus of House Members
Held and a Party Course
Mapped Out
ornose Financial Legislation
but Favor Recognition of
the CubanS.
Congressman Bailey Of Texas
Author of Resolutions
Adopted.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-The caucus
At Democratic members Of the house of
,enresenta.ive resulted in the adoption
of resolutions defining the party policy
on the questions of Cuba, finance and
bankruptcy. The caucus was largely
.,tended. lOl of the l25 Democratic
members being present despite the
.tormy weather. Representative Rich.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
Iowa HOrticulturists.

DEs MONIES, Dec. l5. The 22d an.
nual session of the Iowa State Horti.
cuitusal society began at the state
house with small attendance. The ses.
sion concludes Friday. In the afternoon
President +. Nj. Powell of Glenwood,
la, delivered his address.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
HOUSE BANKRUPTCY BILL.

judiciary Committee Agrees to Report
the Henderson Measure.
WASHINGTON, Dec. I6. The house
judiciary committee has agreed on a
bankruptcy bill and it will be reported
to the house as early as possible. The
committee was in session throughout
the day, and, when the measure was
finally passed, Chairman Henderson
was authorized to report the senate
bill, known as the Nelson bill, to the
house with all after the enactirg clause
stricken out, and the Henderson bill as
agreed on, inserted as an amendment
Or substitute
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
Treaty With Mexico Received.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l6.-In the execu.
tive session of the senate a treaty be-
tween this country and Mexico extend.
ing for year the time for marking the
boundary line between the two coun.
tries was received and referred to the
committee ON foreign relations without
being read.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
TRIUMPH Cases Nolied.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. l5.---The fact has
leaked out that the indictment which
has hung over Gustav G. Trumpff, pres.
ident of the defunct South Side Savings
bank since Oct. 10, 1893, was nolled in
secret by Judge Wallber of the mu.
nicipal bourt on Nov. last. President
Trumpff was charged with perjury.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
Libel Case on Trial.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 15.-The case of
the State against William E. Haskell,
managing editor and business manager
OF The Times, for alleged criminal libel
on the Minneapolis Trust company, was
called before Judge Elliott. The selec.
tion of jury is now in progress.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
that 1t is most desirable to avoid what
Is known as tariff tinkering.
Senate Session Brief.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-The senate
was IN session just l5 minutes, adjourn.
ment being taken out of respect to
President Mckinley, who is in attend.
ance upon the funeral of his mother
No business beyond the introduction Of
bills and resolutions was transacted.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
Gain in Exports for November.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l6.-The monthly
statement of the imports of merchan-
disc, gold and silver. issued by the bu.
reau of statistics, shows that the ex.
ports Of domestic merchandise during
November last amounted to STA, ,608,.
SO1, a gain of nearly 100000 as com.
pared with November, 1896.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
surua.sed All Predecessors.

CHICAGO, Dec. l6.-The 18th annual
charity ball of the Young Mems
Hebrew charity association at the
auditorium surpassed all its predeces-
sors. About $4,000 was realized and
nearly 1000 people attended the affair.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
s.,a,or Daniel Re. r ected.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. l5.--In the vot.
ing in the general assembly for United
States senator, Hon. John ". Daniel
practically received the unanimous vote
Of both houses, the election being a
mere matter Of form,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
nurrnnt.s Latest Sentence.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. l6.--Theodore
Durrant hA been sentenced to be
hanged on II. next for the murder
st Blanche mont.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
NETHERLANDS CRISIS.

Government Defeated on a Bill to Author
ixs Warships.
THE HAGUE, Dec. l6.-The govern.
ment was defeated in the chamber OF
deputies, which, by vote OF 46 to Al,
refused to authorize the building OF
new warships,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
AFTER THE OLIVETTE.

Cuban Leader Makes His Escape From
Havana.
HAVANA, Dec. 16.-The harbor police,
with steam launch, will try to over
take the steamer Olivette, outward
bound from this port. After she sailed
it WAS rumored that she had on board
the insurgent leader, "El Inglesito"
(Alfredo Godoy).
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17

The New York stock brokers are said
to wear out the floor of their stock ex-
changs every five years
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17

Chinese nature is a curious branch OF
human nature. The Celestials not only
continue to buy as freely as ever from
their custom ars, the japanese, but many
of the Chinese insist that they never
heard Of the war.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
Lewis Baker Bauquetted.

MANAaUA, Nicaragua, Dec. 16.-
President Zelaya gave an elaborate
banquet to the retiring United States
minister, Lewis H. Baker. Covers
We're laid for 20.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1897-12-17
'NIeND TO LET IT ALONE.

s'eS Law Will Not be Changed This
Session.
mAshlNGToN, Dec. l5.--The Dingley
~ n law Will not be changed in any
80. ns customs features at the present
s,s SESSION OF congress. A general under.
ssg ue'ag to this effect has been reached
Oas the Republican members Of the
Gs and means committse, who fssl
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-08-06
Expulsion OF 3ews from prussta.

According to reports to hand. the expulsion of
Russian Jews from Mcneil is still continuing and the
orders being executed with greater severity The
number expelled is great and among them the
old and feeble who hardly bear the and tear
of emigration and many with large families. It
would have been much better had the people
ordered to quit the town been allowed to settle in
Mcneil After these have been Hospitality received
and so many years allowed to remain have become
good citizens, and in many cases married natives
they are suddenly to be driven out to seek
home they have lost the right to live in their
native country.
1--WE hardly know says the Men1eler AIlgemeine
Zeitung, what the reasons for this harsh act
AS far we know, those who have received notices
to leave Industrious and peaceful people, who,
and whose families have gained their livelihood by
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-08-06

honest means, and have never come upon the rates.
Moreover, they have paid their rates and taxes and
been source of income to citizens. The steps
taken by the authorities will result in great damage
to the town, property will fall in price, business
will be considerably disturb bed and large number of
rate-payers will be lost
The Ostpreussische General Anzeiger states that
up to date % families composing LOG souls, have
received notices of expulsion.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-08-06

ALL events of a life necessary to a higher
development. The common tasks round by which
we climb to glorious achievement. The ladder which
leads to perfection is made up of small events and
small victories. In the economy of life nothing is
useless and nothing is wasted Everything in its
place is the best thing for that place Life is law
not an accident.-A. 7 c. Norris.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-08-06
THE JEWISH SOUTH.

When the American colonies seeded from England,
there Jews who assisted in establishing the in
dependence of the United States. When the country
made struggle for unity at the time of the Rebellion,
Jews helped to bring about the successful result. A
Jewish congregation worshipped in it's synagogue in
Newport and in New York before the foundation of
Trinity church laid nevertheless the author
evidently considers the Jews intruders, and &c de
spoilers in land which belongs quite properly
to them to the Catholic, Irish, and Italians, the
Lutheran Germans and Dutch, or the Puritan English
To show the injustice of the remark that 1.-THE Jews
are the Chinese of retail trade" may state that
of the two New York shops most sought after
on of fair treatment, by saeswomen desiring
positions, is in the hands of Jews. These two firms
have been leading pioneers in raising the standard of
the condition of employees Their shops are closed
at Saturdays during the four summer
months, while neighboring shopkeeper, who is, by
the way well-known Christian Endeavorer, keeps
his shop open Saturdays until $50 o'clock, half
hour later than any of the other large shops and has
not yet shown any disposition to close earlier Owing
to the numerous Investigations l have made in behalf
of the Consumers League, amin position to know
in what estimation shops being held by the sell
ing public, well as by the purchasing public.
AS to the observation that the newspaper of the
most unsavory reputation" in New York is owned
by Jew, need only point to journal owned by
Christian millionaire to prove that the does not
latter possible, is the lower in tone Awriter who
displays so much prejudice as does the author of
america and Americans can scarcely be considered
a fair crtic.-Maud Nathan, in the Critic.
uIn{o, AZ dooa Trot
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-08-06
Nonteftore ano the Queen.

The following interesting bit of history from the
address Religion and Patriotism which was to
have been delivered by the Hon Simon Wolf at the
Jewish Chatauqua:
"Appropos to this subject, certain incident in
the life of the parents of Queen Victoria is especially
interesting. The Duke of Kent poor and
the intimate friend of Moses Montefore. They had
tastes in common. Monte6ore liked the poor noble
man, and the nobleman admired Monte6ore for his
charity and his honesty. Their friendship
strained by their discussions of political religious
topics. At the time when an heir was expected in
the family, Montefore urged his friend to take his
wife to England, that there might be obstacle
in the way of the childs advancing to the throne al
though there then three lives between it and the
expected little stranger The duke confessed that his
would not permit him to take the course pro-
posed and Monteiore urged his friend to allow him
to attend to the transportation and housing of the
invalid Duchess The journey made, and the
Duchess of Kent was attended by Montefores family
physician. His kindness never forgotten by the
Duke and the incident naturally but strengthened
his friendship for Montefore and his people. The
mova of strctions which had barred the Jews from
social, commercial, and political equality fur
thered through the influence of Moses Montefore
He became Lord High Sheriff of London Jews were
chosen TO the position of Lord Mayor, among them
the father of the present incumbent, and seventysx
after the little girl born, the day when
the daughter of the poor Duke the central figure
in the greatest demonstration in the annals of the
world, Jewish Lord Mayor welcomed her at the gate
Of her imperial capital
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-06
NEW SAYINGS OF CHRIST.
More About the Oldest Pnpyri
Knoyyn to Bear His Words.

A London special to the New YORK
Sun saws: Several weeks ago L cabled
the news of the wonderful discoveries
made in January last by Messrs. Gren-
dell and Hunt on the borders OF the
Libyan Desert, of the Oldest papyri
known bearing the words of Christ. The
vaIue of this find in the interest 1t VIII
orouea I'm the whole Christian world
nroves inestimable. 1t comprises dozen
leaves. each 5lkx31s inches in SIZE re-
markably well preserved, and clearly
written in uncial characters OF the an
Gent Greek. 1t dates about sixty years
after the Crucifxion.
II has easily been translated, ana IS
found to consist of detached sayings Oh
Christ. without context, each beginning
with the words, Jesus saith. Inc
translation will soon be published by the
Egypt Exploration Fund. An immense
edition at few pence per copy Will Dc
provided, so as to reach everybody.
Professor Petrie's winter explorations
in Egypt have also been wonderfully
fruitful. The bulk Of his collection Is IN
two groups separated by a gap Of more
than thirty centuries, the later docu-
ments being an enormous mass Of papyrl
from the Roman city or Behnesa, west
of the Nile. about one hundred miles
south of Cairo, and the earlier great
variety of objects which throw a hood
of light upon the habits of people, eyi-
IDENTIFY in a high state of civilization, who
occupied Lower Egypt centuries before
Abraham and almost as far back as the
date assigned by Archbishop Usher to
the creation of the world.
The papyri comprise 4,OOO documents.
They were not found in a secret cham
Der or a cave, but were mixed up with
the soil Evidently they represented the
clearing out of library, whether by the
hands of some reformer or barbarian
who hated knowledge. The rolls repre-
sent wide range of literature, history
law. and ethics. Besides, there are a
number of earlier Christian documents
among them, logia and anecdotes which
were current in the churches at a very
early date. and i'm some cases may have
been consulted by the authors of the
four Gospels
The contents of this library probably
range from the first to the sixth century.
1t has furnished to the literary arch
aeologist at least as many papyri as
have hitherto existed in the whole OF
Europe. The dlscoverer expects that ten
to twenty years viii be occupied before
the papyri are fully declphered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-06
Babcock conducting the service. inter
ment will be made In Maury eenIcses''
SERVICES IN THE CHuhCHES'

pabcock conducting the service. inter-
ment will be made In Maury Cemetery
SERVICES IN THE CHURCHES
Tho seryices IN the churches OF Man
chester and Swansboro' were unusually
wou attended Sunday for the heateu
form and In no case did the pastors iai'
~ feed their people with lessons OF rich
worth of good from Bible STORY.
The Methodist Sunday-Schooi Associa-
,ion held its quarterly meeting az Cen
trail Methodist church Sunday afternoon
The exercises began at CLOCK anu
proRramme OF many interesting anu en-
pertaining features was rehdereu. ie was
as follows: ,...
Anthem. 80. Death. Where Is Thy
stin0lr choir: 2. prayer. J. II. Perdue; D.
Hymn No. 2 Gospel hymns, by the
school. 4 recitation, "Ruths Testimony
nv Miss Nellie Clayton; ). reports; o.
duet "Only Remembered" Annie Sandi-
fer and Berdie Robertson; Z. address,
Rev. w. V. Tudor, ID. d.; 8, LYNN NO.
10. by school: 9. offertory solo, selected,
by Miss Annie Sandifer: 10. Hymn NO.
l2s. by school: IL. recitation, Jesus
Seat" Lucia owen; r. anthem. COO DC
Merciful Unto U.s. and Bless US, choir'
Rev. J. A. Spencer. Of Cowardin-Ave-
nue. Christian church. preached IN tne
morning on christian Manhood. his
night subject was Heaven" Both ser
vices were well attended.
The morning services at Cioplon-
street church were conducted by Rev
DIR. l.. r. Thornhill, who exchanged pun
pits with Rev. John Goode. Mr. Goode'
who is supplying Clopton-Street curing
The absence on vacation OF Rev. MT
Haight. the pastor. preached "t night.
Those who heard him, say MS sermon
was an excellent one.
The "Unappreciated" was Rev. j. y.
Babcock's subject Sunday morning, ana
Lead Us Not Into Temptation at
night.
The usual services were conducted at
Meade-Memorial by the rector, Rev. Ben
jamin Dennis.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss BERTHE Hayes, of Avondaie, Ala,
Is visiting Mrs. w. II, owens, OF Balm
bridge and Twelfth streets.
The post-offlce was closed yesterday
after 10 o'clock, because Of legal holiday.
Miss Matte Bass, the young lady who
was knocked down by COW saturday
morning in Thirteenth street, is rapidly
recovering from her slight injuries.
The sinners gave Mayor Maurice q
holiday yesterday, not d Single I'M o'iis
offender coming to him for Brunswick
stew of justice.
There was, another large baptizing
among the colored population Sunday
There were over two hundred candidates
immersed, and the exercises were pro-
longed from 10 o'clock in the morning 10
s o'clock in the evening.
Mr.. Charles Roberts. the young mar
from whose left hand Drs. William i
Mathews and Rucker took three fingers
Saturday, was well enough to 80 on
picnic yesterday.
Though overcome by heat in Richmond
Saturday, Mr. Charles S. Moore was api'
to be outdoors enjoying the 9th all daA
yesterday.
The condition of Miss Russell, the young
lady who was bitten a short TIME
ago by vicious dog. is so improved ina
her physician. DR.. william p. Mathews
considers her practically well.