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PASSED MUSTER WITHOUT
PROPER EXAMINATION
TAX BILL IN CONGRESS
An Amendment in Ne Way Regarded
Faverabfy by the District
Comm ;ssiuners

\ small and inoffensive looking bin, but
one which on closer examination bears all
the marks CT class legislation in the
interest of large property holders in the
District of Columbia, after succ ssfuliy
running the gantlet of the two houses
OF Congress without creating discussion
or opposition, has had tae misfortune to
be called back and reconsidered on ac-
count of a technical error in its text.
The bill in question is one providing that
the penalty on arrearages of taxes due in
the District of Columbia shall be per
cent per annum instead of / per cent per
month and costs. The bill as originally
drawn and as it passed the Senate applied
only 10 arrearages prior to July !, 1895,
and payable before January, 1898.
The bill was put through ostensibly FOR
the relief of the poor of the District and
it encountered such smooth sailing in the
Senate that its promoters had the audacity
to incorporate an amendment bringing the
time down to July /, 1893, instead of 1895,
and to apply 10 taxes to be paid on or ba-
fore January, 1900. and with these amend
ments the bill passed the House and was
returned TO the Senate last Tuesday, when
the amendments we're agreed to on motion
of Mr.. German. =
The bill was reported favorably by the
District Commissioners. ffnt when il come
to their notice as amended they discovered
technical error, and yesterday, at their
request, Mr.. German secured the recon-
sideration of the BILL which was with
drawn for the amendments of the Com
missicners 1t will then doubtless be
agreed to again.
1t is stated that as matter of fact the
larger portion of names on the DELINQUENT
! tax list in the District are not the poor of
the city, but the large estates many of
them having been in litigation, and the
| passage of this bill ,is also declared to be
! one of the most Barefaced measures to
! benefit favored few. 81
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hGUINALDO GIVEN
IMPERIAL power
Authorized by the Filipino
Congress to Declare War.
Further Evidence Of Insurgenf Hos
tiliF TO Americans.
Strict Martial Law Prevailing la Ma
ed Against Ani.rican Officers.

Hongkong Jan. 2G.-The Filipino Con-
gress at Maloios has passed resolution
expressing confidence in Aguinaldo and
empowering him to declare war at any
time and for any purpose.
The werk OF approving the Filipino con-
stitution was finished by the cabinet with
the utmost expedition. There is great en-
thusasm throughout the island of LuzoI
over the PRONUNCIATION OF the constitution
and the insurgent newspapers are publish
ing still more violent attacks upon tht
Americans than before.
The strietest form of martial law pre-
walls at Manila. No natives are permitted
TO be in the streets after 10 o'clock al
night. The insurgents refuse 10 allow the
Americans 10 20 through their lines. They
even compelled the American officers who
started out 10 pay the water works en-
ployes to return at the point of the bay
= onet because the officers did not have
Aguinald0'S Bass
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"EAGAN's HOPES EXTENDED.
If Convicted He VIII Seek Relief in
the Civil Courts.

An official Of the War Department made
the important admission today that il was
the intention OF General Eagan and his
attorney, former District Attorney Worth
ington. to carry his case into the civil
courts IN the event that Eagan is found
guilty and sentenced tnl dismissal from
the army.
When asked in what manner the Com
missary General would proceed. the Official
replied: "a
By mandamus. He will have served
upon the Secretary Of War q writ requir-
ing him to restore Eagan TO his position
as Commissary General iof Subsistence.
This action will be based principally upon
the Presidents promise OF immunity 10
witnesses before the Alger Relief Commits
sion. 800,
1T viii also result IN bringing before
the civil court the statements made by
General Miles against enlbalmed beef and
the so-called experimental canned beef
In fact, the entire controversy will be
opened up 10 the public
The same official declared that if Cen
eral Eagan is acquitted hy the court mar
tlal he will At once go cunning for Cen
cral Miles" and viii no doubt prefer
charges against him and insist that he BE-
tried for his alleged 'calumnies" against
Easan and the War Department
The forthcoming report Of the Alger
Relief Commission will. the War Depart
ment official added. be used as fasis for
this action against General Miles. pro-
vided that body declares the be.f furni= h
ed the Army was not embalmed or ex-
perimental, but Oh the contrary was sweet
and healthful.
Sucn report is confidently expected by
both Alger and Eagan.
In the meantime General Miles Is pursu-
ing the even tenor OF his way i'll a gem
tiemanly and soldierly manner He de-
clined TO discuss the Eagah trial or any
OF its phases. and is not perturbed about
Eagan s future programme of revenge.
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EIGHT BALLOTS AND
QUAY GAINS NOTHING
A srANDsIILL AT HARRISBURG
General Dissatisfaction Recause OF
the Existing Dead


Harrisburg. Jan. 2s.-The eighth joint
ballot for United States Senator today,
resulted:
Quay. 1903: jerks. 81; Dalzell, 10; Stew
art, 6; stone :; Huff, 6; Rice. /; Markle,
.: Tubbs. >; Grow, l; Irwin, 3; Widener
8, and Ritter, ..
Total, 232; necessary to choice, III; nc
election.
There were 237 present and l. absent OIL
paired Many members of the senate and
house have secured pairs for the rest o.
the week.
The confidence OF the friends of Senator
Quay approaches sublimity and even il
the almost absolute certainty of his de
feat continue to assert that he will even
tually come VIGOROUSLY out Of the cen
test.
Many of the members of the legislature
together with the people of the State gen
orally, are becoming tired of the fight
1t is recognized as having an effect IL
retarding legislation. This fact is not o.
any advantage TO Mr.. Quay, as it evidences
additional strength to the power of hi;
name in a contest against the substantial
interests OF the State.
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Artillery slang.
From tbe philadelph;a Record. !,

There is some talk of instituting a crusade
against slang. Those who are interested in the
movement claim that the use Of slang. besides
being unnecessary, has "a lowering tendency upon
the morals of those who indulge in it. They,
however, do not deny that it is expressive. Take
the repl yof the Western Pennsylvania artiller-
ist, after the postponed battle OF Abinita Pass,
Porto Rico. The battery in battle line on
the morning of August l3, their guns sighted
upon the little white blockhouse, from which
they were to drive the Spaniards. The gun SER
geants were standing by with frightened lanyard,
when the messenger delivered the dispatch to
General Brooke, ordering cessation of HOSTILE
ties. After the battery returned to camp the gun
sergeant asked If he thought they could have
driven the Spaniards from their stronghold. His
reply, although slang. was exceeding expressive:
why, cert; If we'd had two minutes wild em
blokies, it'd simply been case OF Kitty close de
ggte,'
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WAR OFFICE IMPRESSIONS.
No Fears Of Immediate Trouble With
AEufnaIdo'S Forces.

Adjutant General COrbin is confident that
the situation in the Philippines has not
grown more aggravated in the last few
days, as is indicated in the following tele-
gram from General Otis this mornings dat
&c Mania January 90:
Transport Zclandia left yesterday for
san Francisco, with l24 officers and enlist
ed men
This shipment Of men was referred to
in General OTIS dispatch of several days
ago. in which he said he proposed to send
a number of sick men home for recupera-
tion. They are men who have suffered
from fever incidental to the climate OF
Manila, and who could not be restored to
perfect health in that vicinity
Adjutant General Corbin emphasizes the
fact that General Otis has not considered
II essential 20 notify the War Department
IN the past Of twenty-four hours OF any
action affecting the command. excepting
the shipment Of these men, as positive proo
that nothing oGJ OF the ordinary is occur.
ring.
The evening times., 1899-01-26

The opening of the stock market this
morning was all that the bulls had pre-
dicted after the close last night. There
were heavy buying orders ready for the
opening. which sent prices up at the first
quotations from half a point to two or
more points. During the first hour there
was some hesitation, then. as the realizing
orders were filed. but no recessions of
Importance followed. some stocks continu-
ed TO climb gaily. There is nothing in the
situation 10 base bear predictions on. and
very few people have the hardihood TO go
short of the market. 1t is the opinion of
some of the most conservative and careful
people that there is 10 be a continuance
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Another setback for HooIey

London. Jan 2j-The application made b,
counsel for Euest 7. Hoolev TO coI.init the pub
Usher ot zine newspaper, sunday Special for
contempt of court for having published CON
iaeGis upon certain Of Hooley's alleged transac
tons, hraId in the Queens Bench division
Of the high couit OF justice today The cout
denied the application
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Commissionersa Orders.

Orders were issued by the District Com
missioners today as follows:
That eighty -four feet of 3inch water main be
laid in the alley in square 922, at an estimated
cost OF $50. 40.
That 3-ipch water main be laid in Vermont
Avenue. from the northwest corner OF Mas5achu-
setts Avenue TO premises No. I'M Vermont Ave-
nue. at an estimated cost of $500.
That seventy-fve feet of 2l-inch sewer be con-
stTucted in alley in block ., Bloomingdae, at
an estimated cost of S165, chargeable to the an
preparation for suburban sewers
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| Office of the
| WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY

WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY.
WASHINGTON. ID. C., JAN. 21 1893.
Tie annual meeting Of the shareholders
Of the Washington Gas Light Company.
Tor the election of directors 20 serve dur
ing the ensuing year. viii be held at the
office of the company, AS Tenth Street
northwest. MONDAY. February 8. 1899.
Polls will be open from l. o'clock noon 10
o'clock D. II.
WILLIAM B. ORME, Secretary.
ja21-1it exS
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CLIMBING THE LADDER
IN THE STOCK EXCHANGE
SHARES KEEP ON ADVANCING

a Sufnciency of Buyers To Prevent
Bear tssauIt-RaiIways Lead
in tke List.
New York, Jan. 26.-The stock market
opened excited and buoyant, under an in
fiux of buying orders in the hands of COM
mission houses. The rise in American
stocks in London, and the belief in an
early ratification of the Peace Treaty were
the stimulating influences.
The sharpest advances extending TO I
per cent and over were recorded in New
York Central. New Jersey Central Tennes-
see Coal and Iron, Chicago Gas, and some
of the specialties. There were gains of
substantial fractions through the rest of
the list. The fluctuations which follow
ed were Of an ordinary nature and buyers
appeared on all reactions.
Government bonds were unchanged.
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Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales-Columbia Title Insurance 81 al
4 IS Capital Traction, 80 at 81 IA; 10
at 81 Metropolitan Railroad 10 at 100:
10 at loo. United States Electric Light d
at l5i 1-2. American Graphophone, loo at
l. Is; 100 at l.; 1c0 at IL "a; 100 at
IL IS.
After call-United States 3's, coupon, $40
at IL Ia
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How to Preven, pncumon,n.

You are perhaps aware that pneumonia alway,
results from a cold or from an attack OF ia
grippe. During the epidemic OF Ia grippe few
years ago. when SO many cases resulted in pneu
monia it was observed that the attack was never
followed by that disease when Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy was used. It counteracts any ten.
dcncy OF cold or la grippe to result in that dan.
gerors disease. 1t is the best remedy in the
world for colds and la grippe Every bottle
warranted For sale by Henry Evans, Wholesale
and Retail Druggists, 03s F st. NV. and Conn
ave. and st. NV. and 1928 Nd. ave me-
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Sir Henry rryins's Theatre.

London Jan aG.--It is rumored that company
is being formed to purchase the l.yceum Thea
tire. which is to be conducted by Sir Henry lry-
ing as managing director. The report also says
that Irving agrees to appear at the Iyceum for
a season OF 100 nights.
The evening times., 1899-01-26
De Beanrepnlre,s Charges Conarmea

Paris. Jan 26-The ''Intransgeant'' says the
inquiry into the allegations against certain mem
bers OF the Ccast OF Cessation by VI. ouesnay De
Beaurepaire has been finished, and that the Com
missioners recommend that President Loew he
censured, and Councillors Bard and Dumas be
prosecuted
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Defence Takes a. Rest.

Having finished this business Mr. Worth
ington announced that the defence must
pause, since the other witnesses it desired
to present were detained on other and most
important business.
''One of these" Mr.. Worthington said,
1.-The Honorable Secretary of War, is now, |
understand. testifying before the Com
mission to investigate the conduct Of the
war (the Alger Relief Commission and
cannot present himself here for that rea-
SEN
The prosecution reaffirmed that it was
done with the case for the present and the
court was then declared adjourned until
10 O'Clock tomorrow morning
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TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:

10 W hOA II MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that at a general
meeting of the stockholders OF the East
ern Insurance Agency and Investment
Company. to be held on the 18th day OF
February at the Offices of the said com
pany. No 918 G Street northwest, at
p. IT, in the city Of Washington. FsSo-
luton will be offered to issue s5O0. coo OF
the preferred stock OF said COMPANY
NJ l. GREENWOOD. Secretary.
iaI-1aw-tW-eu1
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The action of Pacific Mail has been most
alluring to the friends of the stock. The
opening this morning was at so. and the
advance was soon made to 81, where there
was some hesitation. The indications were
excellent, however, that the price would be
pushed up to 80 at least on this move.
Information, believed to be of the best, is
that the Senate and House Committees
have decided to report favorably on Mr.
Hannas steamship subsidy bill. 1t is on
this fact that the buying by Senators and
Representatives during the last few days
has been founded.
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COURTS SYMPATHY
INVOKED BY EAGAN
Continued from First Page.)

in his mind whether those particularly
vicious paragraphs had been dictated dur
ing the first days of the preparation of
the document or the night before he ap-
peared the second time before the Alger
Relief Commission.
The prosecution desired very little OF
than a dozen questions. The court display
ed no intention to question the witness.
and the accused officer retired to his seat
by the side of his counsel.
Worthington Presents Pictures
Mr.. Worthington then arose to address
the court He submitted without question
numerous newspaper clippings and car
toons some of them unusual severity, and
all of these, he affirmed. had unduly ex-
cited the defendant. In fact, the press OF
the country, 1t seems, had more to do
with producing that intense excitement
pleaded in excuse by the accused for his
conduct than anything else, than even the
embalmed beef charges of the General
Commanding the Army. They had goad-
| ed him to desperation; and urged him to
| take that course for which he was now
| being tried.
| After having read to the court a num-
ber of these clippings and submitting te
| its gaze some of the cartoons that had
| exercised the most belligerent influence
| over the mind of the defendant, Mr.
| Worthington paused and asked permission
| to submit the rest for the future reference
OF the court. The desired permission was
| granted for lack of dissent. and good
sized stock for a press clipping bureau
was forthwith handed over to the ofiicia
| stenographer.
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Chicago Grain ana I-roytsion MarLe,
Corrected daily by ". B. Hibbs &: Co.
members OF the New York Exchange
lsIq II Street
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Nrom the Pllila,lclnrin Ec,n-.l1

\ railway engineer named William Bluc was
master Of locomotive No. , GI.e oi I,;e h,cs in
the boiler OF his pet engine blew Out and hs
was stalled, blocking the main line. Ills repatt
to the division superintendent was unwittingIy
as follows:
Engine two blew Cit as-; vhlt'li d.
Bill Blue" In twenty minutes Bill got this an
sweF:
''Bill Bmc-You plrG that fine in engine t7vo
and pull her through in time to get out OF IN,
way Of twenty y-twe.''
The evening times., 1899-01-26

SPECIAL NOTICE E--The Rev b. y. Ser
more will preach patriotic sermon 10
Council No. 1, American Protective Asso-
citation. THURSDAY. JANUARY %. 40
2. NJ. Sth and SITS " r. upstairs. Item
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of the bull movement for an indefinite pc
riod, and almost certainly through this
month, with no setback more important
than that at the beginning of the week.
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TO CURE A COLD IL ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money II ii fails TO cure 25c
The genuine has L. B. Q. each tablet.
seI9-tu,th,s II
The evening times., 1899-01-26

The sensational advance of Metropolitan
Traction was continued this morning, 2l6
soon being reached, nearly 20 points
above the opening yesterday. No news
other than the rumors mentioned in The
Times this morning was circulated about
the stock 1t is confidently predicted by
The friends of the company that 240 will
soon be reached, but apparently the tax
ing of profits after such a sharp advance
might be an excellent plan.
The evening times., 1899-01-26

Try Palmetto Bread ence-you'n always want
II. All grocers sell it. ja-25-4t
The evening times., 1899-01-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

PROPOSALS WILL. BE RECEIVED At
the ONCE OF the Columbia Railway Com
pany. l569 Florida Avenue northeast,
Washington, d. c.. for furnishing said
company with 4GG round chestnut poles,
said poles 70 be So 81. and 30 feet long,
with tops inches in diameter
Proposals viii also be received for 80 COO
cross ties, which are 70 conform 70 tas
specifications OF the Pennsyivaaia Rail-
road Company for standard cross ties.
Proposals win be received until January
2S. The company reserves the right 10 re-
ject any OF all proposals. THEODORE J.
KING, Secretary. ja26-2t-en
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New York stock Market.

Corrected daily by W. 3. Hibbs & Co.
members CT the New York Exchange
1919 Street.
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DIED.

CREEN-In memory of our beloved mother,
MARTHA J. GREEN, who died one year ago to-
day:
May she rest in peace
1t BY Her Daughter and Sons
The evening times., 1899-01-26

Pure ingredients make the best bread pal
metto" Bread is absolutely pure, strengthening.
ja25-4t
The evening times., 1899-01-26

The Pacific stocks were among the fa-
vorites of the Street this morning. all
opening well and advancing later There
is much talk of the probability that the
Northern Pacific issues will be among the
best things on the list during the remain
der of the week.
The evening times., 1899-01-26

Your children will not cough
all night if You give them DR..
Henry's Cough Syrup. Price,
tSc.
jal1.tf
The evening times., 1899-01-26

Peoples Gas continued on its upward
course this morning reaching 116 and bet
ter. This is the highest price yet attain
ed by the stock, and there is much bullish
talk of it's future. 1t is said that the next
report of the company, will show some
thing like 10 per cent earned during the
year Peoples Gas is thus the cheapest
stock on the list in price, compared with
its earnings and dividend. The only rnefl-
ace anywhere to the company is the period
ical attacks of the Chicago aldermen and
the Illinois legislature Perhaps Mr. Flow
er and the insiders of the company have
come to the conclusion that this kind of
thing shall not be allowed further to retard
the advance of the stock to something like
its legitimate position.
The evening times., 1899-01-26

Atchison preferred was bought as per-
sistently and by the same good people this
morning as yesterday. The stock advanced
steadily Mr.. Flower has advised his
friends to hold this stock for so and 1t
seems probable that they are doing this
The common stock and the adjustment
bonds are also strong.
The earnings of St. Paul are still having
their good influence on the market, and
particularly on the Granger group which
all had excellent advances this morning.
Rock Island hestitated for a time, but soon
took UP the lead of Burlington and ST.
Paul. and before noon was close 10 the
nrnNinIls high figure.
The evening times., 1899-01-26

Nat Safe Deposit and Truss.
WashLoaE and Trust. ..-... s3S IL;
Amer Security a2d Trust. ......-.. ~
" ASH safe Deposit .......... 80.
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KINC. sscretary. - -
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-28
Jones Gives Money Back. Aaa........
Opening Of Autumn
Millinery
This Evening at 8 O'clock.
Souvenirs and Music.

Our millinery department will open for
the fall and winter business, in full blast
tonight. We have the handsonlest lime
of Millinery we ever had, and that is say
ing much, better room, better facilities,
and the best trimmers.
We are not going to do ONE but OF blow
ing about our Millinery-we want You to
come and see, judge for yourself-and act
as YOU think to your interest in the buy
ing. Miss Dunnock is with us again
this season. Some ladies in the city
have been kind enough to say that she is
the most artistic designer Raleigh ever
had we leave you to judge that, too
One thing we can sayt-and say truth
fully-no house ever showed more thor
ough readiness to meet your every de-
mand in all that is np-to-the- minute in
Millinery than we do this season.
We think it unnecessary to say one
word about prices-our selling policy is
one of the land marks of the city now
We cordially invite you and your
friends to attend our opening-we feel
sure you'll he pleased with the display OF
one hundred SWEETEST Pattern Hats. It's
the best and finest showing of patterns
we ever made.
Tonight, O'Clock, Sept. IS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-28
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

For North Carolina: Fair; warmer
Thursday; Friday fair; variable winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to 8 p. m. Thursday: Fair; warmer.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temperature, 81; minimuln
temperature, 46; mean temperature, So,
total RAINFALL @.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

S. s. MCCLURE Co.-McClure's Maya
zine.
w. E. JONES-Opening of Autumn
Millinery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-28
The New Dress Goods.

The New Dress Goods.
We've had the best of the worlds
products to pick from. We think we've
made just those selections that will
please our public, if styles, variety, new
ness and price reasonableness count.
Venetian and French Broad Cloths
in prune, Plum, Automobile,
Castor and leading Autumn
Shades. English Homespuns,
Galashield pIaids, and Scotch
Frise-all 56-inch wide. -. LOO
Whip Cords, Poplins, French
serges. Covert, Homcspuns-a
w;de range ......... 75c.
Ladies Cloth, Plaid Suitings,
Granite, Herringbone Cheviot
Pebble and Blanket Weaves... 5Oc.
Ottoman Reps, Brocades. Silk
Mixtures. Fancy Novelties, Ser
ces and Cheviots ............. oSc.
French mapped Flannels, Gypsy
Cloths, Eiderdown and greatest
variety of Dress Plaids ....... X5c.
A Season Of Silks.
Gown silks, waist silks, silks for trim
mings, a perfect collection. All the
warm glowing autumn tints. We invite
YOU to a first view of the new weayes.
Graduated Silk Corded Satin
Stripe and Plaid Taffetas. 81 90
All new shades solid color Taft
fetas. Crystal Cords and Fancy
Stripes and Plain Satins-new
shades 75c
Printed India Silks-Brocaded-
Fancy Plaid and Stripe Silks. 4oc
All Staple Grades in Black.