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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18
COTTON.

New York, March 1s.-Cotton-
Market opened steady. Later sales
were increased to IL, 900 bales in Liv-
erpool. This had effect Of advancing
our market to 3 points, although on
very small sales. Should the for
eign spot demand be well maintained,
there is little doubt of higher mar
ket on this side. Towards noon tone
was easier and prices declined to
last nights closing figures on little
business. The afternoon market pre-
sented no striking feature, and the
entire days movement wss sluggish
and embarrassing. There was a
slight show of activity towards the
close when may 9nd August showed
two points advance for the day.
Port receip's today 1s,lO4 against
l3, 800 last year, and 10 40 in 1895.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18

A Duel TO the Death.

Guthrie. Ok, March IT,
Yesterday morning the bodies
of Bill Scrugsby and Jim New
lin, cowboys in the employ of
of the bar Y" ranch. were
found on the prairie west of the
ranch house near Beaver City.
A bullet was in Scrugsby's fore
head and Newlin had been shot
aDove the heart. The six
shoo.er of each man lay near
his body with one chamber
emptied. The men had been
good friends and left in the
morning in company to ride
lines, but everything indicates
that they had a disagreement
about something and fought a
duel to the death.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18
BY TELEGRAPH!
(Dazey a Co. specially
COMPROMISE SPOKEN OF.

New York, March 18.-Ru-
mors upon rumOrs have been
current today. 1t is said that
the report of the board of in
quiry will not be published for
three or four days. A rumor is
current now that a plan of
compromise is being talked
over to allow Spain an oppOr-
tunity to complete self-goveru-
ment for Cuba, to pardon iu-
surgents and allow them not
only votes but representation
in the Cuban cabinet. The fact
that Spain is willing to do most
anything to keep possession of
the island even in a nominal
way ought to go a great way
toward ending the tension be-
tween the two countries. We
think the whole matter will be
arranged automatically, al
though it will consume some
time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18
MARKET REPORTS.
Received and Corrected Each Day BY
Wire Of X. r. Darcy q Co.'S
Stock Exchange.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago, March 1s.-Wheat-Some
covering of May wheat today said to
be for California account. Receipts
Northwest were 275 cars against 297
last year, but predictions are that,
except poor goods, country offerings
will be very light. There has not
been very much May for sale today
except for clique, who have evidently
depressed the market by offering as
little as possible. Primary receipts
342. 900. Four ports equal to 800, 900
wheat. Anticipation is for decrease
in the visible Of from half to three
quarters Of a million. Modern Miller
was bearish, but the cash situation
was improved. Liverpool advanced
bids Id on Michigan wheat today,
and selling against privileges togeth-
er with the offerings of May by the
clique prevented any larger advance; !;
but the tone of market is certainly
decidedly better today.
Corn.-General trade quiet with
commission houses fair buyers
There appears TO be a good demand
for cash from the east.
Oats.-Oats were steady with bet
ter demand. Cash demand, excel
lent.
Provisions.-Quiet with rather
light business and few outside or
ders. Cash trade quiet. Estimated
hogs for tomorrow, 1000.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18
To Invade Porto Rico.

Havana, March 17.-Dispatches
from Madrid and New York received
today have caused a great sensation.
1t is reported that the Spanish
government learned from secret
agents in New York that Cuban resi-
dents in the United States and some
Cuban officers who have recently ar
rived from Garcia's camp, are plan
ming an important expedition to in
wade Porto Rico.
Senior Guyou, the Spanish minister
OF foreign affairs, sent to Polo in
Washington today a long dispatch in
structing him, according to the Mad
rid correspondent to La Lucha to
make all efforts to prevent the de-
parture of such an expedition.
The correspondent in Havana OF
Madrid Heraldo sent a dispatch yes
terday saying that great uneasiness
prevails on account of warlIke pre-
parations of the United States.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18

THE ground in which the
dead sailors of the Maine were
buried at Havana has been do
mated free of cost. 1t is also
assured that the graves will be
taken care of. This generous
action was not inspired 10y
Spanish sentiment. but by the
Christian charity of the Catho-
lie church.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18
SPANS FLAG TO FLOAT Externally

SPANS FLAG TO FLOAT Externally.
Havana, March 17.-Gen. Blanco
at the banquet last night to the ofi-
GERS of the Vizcaya and Almirante
Oquendo toasted THE King, the
Queen Regent, the Army and the
Navy of Spain" He said:
The present generation will never
see another banner than. that of Spain
at the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico.
That banner, repr1 senting civiliza-
ton, progress, liberty. humanity and
religion, will be eternal, like that of
the first American nation"
these sentiments were received
with shouts of approval and cheers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18

AN exchange asks: What
would George Washington do
if he were to come to life to-
day7" He would probably cast
a few hurried glances in the di-
rection of Washington and
then lie down and try to die
again.
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NO REPORT RECEIVED.

Washington. March 1S.-Thc
cabinet meeting has adjourned.
No preliminary report received, T.,
the full report about the Maine
is not expected Tor three or four
days, and even that is uncer-
tain.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18

THE discovery of dies, cru
cibles and brand new nickels in
the California state prison has
established the fact that two of
the conYicts were in there for
counterfeiting.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18
Want TO Furnish Coal.

Denison, Tex, March H.
Some of the coal companies in
the Indian Territory are making
an effort to furnish coal for
Uncle Sam. to be shipped to
Key West in the event it is
needed there.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18

IT will be no more than JUS
tice for the United States to
take into it's keeping all the
land adjoining the spot where
the martyrs Of the Maine are
buried.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18

The government has ordered
250.0OO tons of coal. 1t is MAX
ing preparations to the end that
there may be a hot time in Ha-
vana some night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18

We still continue to believe
that the idea that Spain will go
to war with the United States
is preposterous. us.-Atlanta Con-
stitueion.
OF course it is. But there is
another idea. The United
States may go to war with
Spain.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18

One bottle of DIR. simmons Cough
syrup viii cure you, when perhaps
all the physicians in the world could
not three months from now; why not
Try bother Price fifty cents. Sat-
isIaetion guaranteed or money re-
funded.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18
ARDMoRE. FRIDAY, MARCH IS.

The troop of cavalry women
to be organized by Mrs. Shuld
of Denver will not use side sad
dies.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18
LIVE STOCK.

Chicago-Cattle. 2.5Oo. Hogs. a. 900.
Kansas City-Cattle. $500. Hogs, 10000.
omaha--C Cattle, $500. Hogs, 5000.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18

Your hair can be saved. Beggs'
Hair Restorer will do it, as it acts
directly on the scalp and hair folli-
Gals. The effect is wonderful and
permanent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18

Children and adults tortured by
burns, scAlds, injuries, eczema or
skin diseases may secure instant re-
lief by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. 1t Is the great Pile remedy
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18
TIME TABLE.

Gulf. Colorado and Santa Fe Railway.
SOUTH BOUND.
Galveston and Chicago Express 4:I2 a. M
Cleburne and Kansas City Express 6:10 .. m
NORTH BOuND.
Galveston and Chicago Express 1859 a. m
Cleburne and Kansas City Express IL :02 a. m
A. LUCAS, Ticket ARt.
". S. KEENAN,. Gen. Pass. AGt.
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w. A. HARRIS & co.
sPOTs-MIDDLING.

New York. sis; sales. 20; tone. steady.
New Orleans. S P-Is: sales. 200; tone. steady
Liverpool. II 81; sales. 1900; tone. quiet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18

BeRgs' Eye Salve viii cure in
nAmed or weak eyes. Nothing bet
ter. Try 1t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18

Arrival and DE arture U. s. Malls.
South bound nail closes 4:45 p. m.
South bound mail arrives $3.50 pm.
North bound mail closes 1:15 q. m.
North bound mail arrives 1900 m.
Night mails are closed at $3.50 p. m.
GMoney order department is open
&t q. M, and closed at p. m.
Office hours from s a. M, to 6 p.me
Sundays from a. m, to 9 a. m.
MORAN SCOTT, P. M.
EDGAR SANDLIN. Deputy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18
HURRYING rRooPs soUTH.

Kansas City, March 17.-Batterv B.
of the Fourth artillery and battery F.
of the Fifth artillery, which arrived
in Kansas City in the night fronl Fort
Riley, left this morning for the south.
ITALY SELLS A wARsHIP TO SPAIN.
London, March ia special from
Rome says that the Italian govern
ment has sold the armored cruiser
Varez to Spain.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18
We Know Our Prices are Right, Our
Styles are all Up-tO-Date, and
we Guarantee Satisfaction.

knows what 1t explained, however that the
and 300 and the 4th of April holding
the nearest it, will be presented by with $40 Suit
o all
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18

PUrs AND CALLS ON July WHEAT
Puts IS Ia. S-s.
Calls 81 Ia.
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United States Court for 1898.

United States Court for 1898.
The United States court for this
district will meet as follows:
Chickasha. Feb. and Oct. 8
Ryan. Feb. 81 and Oct. II
Pauls Valley. March z and Oct. 81
Purcell. March % and Nov. 21
(Ardnaore. April IL and Dec. 5
Hosea Townsend. u. s. Judge
w. B. Johnson. ...... U. S. Attorney.
O. M. Campbell. l.U. S. Clerk
John s. Hammer Ill. ), Marshal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-18
FREE! FREE! FREE!.
A $40 Suit
Given Away Free 10 IE Lucky Person.

Every person buying pair of pants from
US between now and the 4th of April, will have
a guess free. We do this to let the people see
what our tailor, Mr.. SWenderman, can do.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31
TRUSTEES SALE
OF Valuable Wheeling Island Property

= BY virtue Of a deed of trust made by
Walter II. Rinehart and wife, to the un-
dersigned trustee, dated April 24th, 1885,
and recorded in the office of the Clerk Of
the County Court OF Ohio county, State
OF West Virginia, in deed of trust book
No 45, page 2S9, ] will sell at public auc-
ton at the north front door OF the court
SATURDAY, JUNE nth, 1898,
lowing described property. All of the
north half of each of the three lots or
parcels of land numbered respectively one
hundred and eighty-six CSG), one hun
bred and eighty-seven QSO, and one hum
dred and lightweight 1885, upon the plat
wheeling, being situate on the west side
Of South Broadway street on the Wheel
ing Island and extending on the line OF
said street sixty 600 feet and on the
south side of alley AZ one hundred and
forty QD) feet, and being the same prop
by Charles Nichols, by deed dated March
18th. 1891, ana recorded in deed book No.
Sc, page 42S, together with all the buildings
and appurtenances thereto belonging.
Terms of sale:-One-third of the pur-
chase money, much more as the pur-
day of sale, and the residue in two equal
installments, payable in one and two
years, respectively, from the day of sale,
with interest, the purchaser giving mis- me-
gotiabfe prOmiSsory notes for the defer
red payments, and the title to be conveyed
to secure said deferred payments. The
purchaser also to insure the buildings on
said property to further secure said de-
ferred payments, in the amount of 800.
T. S. RILEY,
r1y6ei Trustee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31
HUNDREDS OF. LIVES
SACRIFICED.
Only One Person in Fifty
Cured.
The Old Methods of Treating Catarrh, Bron-
chitiS and Asthma Condemned.
THEY ARE AGAINST NATURES
LAWS.
The New Discovery, "Hyomei," Found to
Be the Only Rational Cure for
These Diseases.

Statistics show that less than two per cent. Of
the people suffering from Catarrh, Bronchitis
and Asthma have ever been cured by any of
the old methods of treatment. 1t seems strange,
indeed, that in this enlightened age the
reason for this utter failure to bring re-
lief to so many thousands of sufferers has not
been discovered before, and it only proves that
men and women, matter how intelligent and
careful they may be in the management Of
their daily affairs, lose their heads completely
and use neither commonsense good judg-
ment when confronted by disease. How much
confidence would any one have in the physi-
clan who proposed to cure diseases of the liver
and kidneys BY forcing medicated air into these
organs. Yet there are hundreds OF people here
today who doing what is equally alb
surd, that is, trying to Catarrh, Bron-
chitis and Asthma with liquids, sprays, douches
and atomizers, wel-knowing that they DEFY
the laws of nature, which never intended the
air passages for the use OF such medicines
There is but ONE way Of successfully treat
ing diseases of the Head, Throat, and Lungs,
and this is
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31
A NOTABLE CHARACTER.

Minneapolis, Mann, May 30.-Gen.
Erastus Newton Bates, prominently
identified with the civic and military
history of the States of Illinois and
Minnesota, died here tonight, aged 10
years. He was ono of the trainers OF
the charter of the State and it's first
Senator. He was also State Treasurer
Of Illinois for two terms at a later
period, declined the nomination for gov
ernor of that State ON the Democratic
ticket. During the war he enlisted in
the Edghteth Illinois and rose from the
ranks to Brigadier General. He and his
command were captured and imprison-
ed at Andersonville and Libbey. The
remains will be taken to Springfield,
ILL.,. for interment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31
"A BAD RAILWAY FIRE.

Baltimore, Md, May 30-The car
barn and one hundred and thirty box
or winter cars stored therein, OF the
Consolidatec Railway Company, were
burned tl:is evening, entailing loss. of
a quarter of million dollars. The barn
was located at Irvngton, on the Fred
erick Road, a few miles west of the
city limits The structure was of brick
and iron, rs by 300 feet, and was sup
posed tc have been fire proof. VIM. A.
House, general manager of the COM
pany says the loss is fully covered by
insurance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31
LEGAL NOTICES.
TRUSTEES SALE.


By virtue of a deed of trust made by
Wilhelmina Hahne, to me as trustee,
dated on the 18th day of May, 1897, and re-
corded in the Office of the clark of the
county. court of Ohio county, West Vir--
glnla, in deed of trust book As, page 424, |
VIII sell at public auction on the prem
iSeS on
SATURDAY, JUNE Is, 1898,
commencing at 10 o'clock a. m, the fol-
lowing property. to-wit: All that certain
parcel OF real estate situate in the Eighth
ward Of the city Of Wheeling, being the
north half of lot No. 5, in square 10, OF
Sprigg & Ritchie's addition TO South
Wheeling. being part of the property con-
veyed to Henry Hahne by John Oesterling
and wife, by deed dated April 18th, 1864.
Terms: third and as much more
OF the purchase money as the purchaser
shall elect to pay in cash, and the resi-
que in two equal annual payments, with
interest, payable annually, the purchaser
to give his notes secured by a deed of
trust on the property for the deferred
payments.
/. F. JONES,
my1Sei Trustee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31
EPISCOPAL COUNCIL
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Weston, w. Va, May 30.-The TWEEN
ty-first annual council of the Episcopal
Church, for the Diocese of West Vir-
ginia will convene on Wednesday at
st. Paul's Church, in Weston, and will
remain in session five days, closing on
next Sunday night with sermon by
Bishop Peterkin. West Virginia has
at present sixty-six churches and chap
els, presided over by thirty-eight cler-
gymen and missionaries. There are be-
tween 1000 and 5000 communicates in
the diocese.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31
A CYCLING PARTY.
Special to the Register.

SpeclaI TO The Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, May 3O.-A
cycling party, arranged by a number of
Parkersburg's society young men in
honor of Miss Bradenbaughs guest.
Miss Catherine Carlysle, left here to-
night and will be run through Belpre
Cedarville and Putnam and lunch will
be taken by the young ladies to be eaten
before the return. The party consisted
of Miss Bradenbaugh, Miss Carlisle,
Misses Nan and Virginia Snodgrass.
Miss Meigs Jackson, Messrs. Hunter H.
Moss, Mason G. Amber, Bradford
Hiteshew, F. Kent Loomis, David Paden
and Frank c. Martin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31
COMING AROUND.

Pittsburg Times (Republican)
The bill to make the currency OF the
United States legal tender in the Phil
ippines should appeal to those who
were Gagged to advance the American
financial plans without the advice or
consent of any ether nation. Mckin-
lev promises to give American silver
achance in the East that even Mr..
Bryan never dreamed Of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31
PLATFORM GAVE WAY

Cincinnati, o., May 3O.-At the sub
urban Columbian cemetery to-day the
memorial platform gave way. About
one hundred people, mostly children,
fell Many suffered slight injuries.
Those most seriously hurt are: Birdie
Kannes, Gertrude Dressed, BERTHE Bauer.
Ellen Wood, Katie Cooney, George
High and Prof. Vowel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31
MEMORIAL DAY AT PARKERS-
BURG.
Special to the Register.

Parkersburg. W. Va, May 30.-Dec-
Grafton Day was observed in a very
quiet but appropriate manner to-day by
tie various G. A. r. posts in Wood
county. Andrew Mather Post, No. a.
G. a. R., of this city, held appropriate
services in their hall, and committees
visited the cemeteries in this city and
throughout the county and covered the
graves with flowers and flags.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31
3 MAKING RAPID HEADWAY.

Special to the Register.
Steubenville. o., May 30.-The work
of raising companies for George w. Nc
Cooks regiment is being pushed rapid
ly in the various parts of this district.
Several companies outside the district
want to join the regiment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31
WHILE THE WAR LASTS.

All who march, walk or stand should
shake into their shoes Aliens Foot Ease.
a powder 1t cures aching tired sore.
swollen feet. and makes tight or new
shoes easy. 1t absorbs moisture and pre-
vents chatting, hot, smarting, blistered.
sweating feet. All the regular army
troops and navy men use it. Volunteers
in hot climates can't exist in comfort
without it. Aliens Foot Ease is sold by
all druggists and shoe stores, &c Sample
sent FREE. Address, ALLEN S. OLM-
STED, Leroy. n. Y.
my16 mon wed. sat. sb
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31
STATION BURNED.
Special to the Register.

k5PcCItI 10 Ute ILeSiSter.
Parkersburg, w. Va, May 3O.-The
ONO River passenger and freight depot
at wildwood was burned to the ground
Saturday night about ten o'clock. Loss
$4,000. What caused the fire is mvs-
terry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31
CHARGED WITH THEFT.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, May 3O.-James
Brooks was arrested at Waverly and
brought here and jailed by Detective
Mehen, of the Ohio River railroad,
charged with committing several thefts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31

leaving wharfboat, foot Of Twelfth street,
as follows:
Steamer "yIRGINIA," I. S. Calhoun.
Master; Robert H. Kerr, Purser. Every
Sunday a. m.
Steamer KEYSTONE STATE c. W.
Knox, Master; Dan Lacey, Purser. Every
Tuesday 8 a. m.
Agnew, Master: James Gardner, Purser.
Every Thursday a. m.
For freight or passage telephone $50.
CROCKARD & BOOTH.
noZ3 Agents.
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r1y6ei
STATIONERY.

EASTER CARDs-very cheap to close
out. Pittsburg Dispatch Post, Times,
Commercial Gazette, Cincinnati Enquirer,
Commercial Tribune. New York and other
leading dailies, delivered Literary and
fashion journals, stationary. Gospel
Hymns. c. II. QUIMBY. 1414 Market St.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31

Physicians now condemn all other methods
and endorse "Hyomei,' the New Australian
Dry Air Treatment, which
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-31
STEAM BOATS.

. - - - = - -
FOR CINCIN-
Natl. LOUIS
WILLIE, l. o w
y r O II I o,
N A S HVILLE,
ST. l. 0 u | S,
M Z NJ p Fl l S,
N E w o r.
LEANS A n L
Z z r NJ + ID l.
ATE POINTS.
Take the new
a n d paLatial
steamers of the
G / n C / n n a t
Packet l. i n g,
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CURES BY INHALATION.

"HYOMEI" IS NATURES OWN REM.
EDY, TAKEN WITH THE BREATH OF
LIFE, and is guaranteed to cure Catarrh,
Catarrhal Deafness, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds
and Asthma,
Your Money Will Be Refunded.
"Hyomei" Inhaler Outfit, Sl.OO. Extra Bottles
"Hyomei," Soc. 'liyomei" Balm, wonderful
healer, 25c. Can be obtained Of your druggist.
AT OFFICE OR BY MAIL. Consultation and advice
free.
r. T. BOOTH co.
Suite 1921. Auditorium Building, Chicago, i'll.
Home Office, % East 26th St., New York.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-19

Washington, May 1s.-The house bill
making IL "a grave offense for any person
to photograph or make public at any
time the strength of fortihcations of the
United States was taken Up. -o1-@-
Mr.. McEwan, New Jersey, offered an
amendment making the law operative
only in case of war. The bill was discussed
at some length by Messrs. Bailey. Hall.
Belknap, Bennett. Sayers, Bland, Cox,
Dockery and Perkins.
Referring to a recent publication in a
New York paper. Mr.. Belknap said:
"While this miserable wretch referring
to the alleged spy Downing) was here
hanging himself ] am told this paper was
spreading broadcast TO the world the ex-
act location of every mine in New York
harbor."
Mr.. Bland attacked the bill as infring-
ing upon the freedom of speech and lib
erty of the press. and. therefore,, he
deemed IL unconstitutional
The amendment offered by Mr.. McEwan
was defeated and a motion to re-commit
wa, made by Mr.. Connolly. Illinois. which
prevailed. the bill failing to pass.
The pension deficiency bill was passed
without debate.
The house adjourned at 1:32 o'clock
u. m.