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PROVIDING money
FOR THE SOLDIERS
The Army Appropriation Bill
Passes the House.
Dir. Suffers Vain Effort TO Continue
the Debate.
Members Make Numerous Points OF
order, But Arc OverruIed by
the Chair.

The Army appropriation bill was passed
in the House this afternoon, after about
two hours debate in Committee of the
Whole. Mr. Hull, in charge of the bill,
pushed it along with all his power, fire.
quently making points of order against
amendments and against attempts to dis
cuss topics not germane to the bill
Representative Sulzer of New York in
troduced an amendment to the bill provid-
ing for the appointment of a volunteer
major general to that rank in the regular
army. The amendment was designed for
the benefit of General Wheeler.
Mr.. Hull raised a point of order against
the amendment and the Chair sustained
him, declining to hear argument on the
point Mr.. Sulzer then moved to strike cut
the last word of the section under debate,
and proceeded to argue that his former
amendment was similar to that by which
Admiral Dewey's promotion was secured in
the Naval bill.
Mr. Hull raised the point of order
against Mr.. SulZer, contending that the
latter was not confining himself to the
subject under debate.
Chairman Hopkins sustained the point.
Mr.. Sulzer attempted to continue the de-
bate, and Mr.. Hopkins finally had TO
theraten him with the Sergeant at Arms
before he would close. Then in revenge,
Mr.. SulZer raised a point of order against
the entire section under debate. claiming
that about half of the entire bill was not
in pursuance of existing law-no army
bill having yet been passed-and was sub
ject to points of order.
Mr Hopkins overruled Mr.. Suffers
point and the reading of the bill contin-
ued
At the end of the bill, Representative
Fitzgerald of Massachusetts introduced
his amendment, spoken of Saturday Civ
ing, on muster out. to regulars who had
enlisted for the war, one months extra
pay if serving inside the country and two
! months extra pay if serving outside the
| country. This puts volunteers in the reg
uars on the same plane as those in the
volunteer regiments, who have been a.
ready provided for.
The amendment was adopted and the
| committee then rose and reported the bill
to the House, by which it was adopted.
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New York COTTON Marke
DATE SET FOR THE TRIAL.
ViOIatOrs of the Gambling Laws t,
Be Heard Next Friday.

Be Heard Next Friday.
The persons indicted by the grand jury
on November Is last for violating the
gambling law of the District will be called
to trial on Friday and Saturday in Criminal
Court No. 2 before Justice Bradley.
The prosecutions are the outgrowth of al
legged violations of the gambling law at
the last week of the Washington Jockey
Club at the Benning Race Track.
The president of the club, S. S. How
land, and the other officers were charged
in the Police Court with permitting gam
bling on the premises, the Benning Track,
and demanded a trial by jury. After a
lengthy Investigation of the matter, the
jury failed to agree upon verdict and the
case against the officers of the club was
nolprossed.
At the same time the officers of the club
were charged in the Police Court with per-
mitting gambling upon premises under
their control A number of the bookmak-
ers who piled this trade at the track were
indicted for setting up gaming tables.
Those against whom indictments were
found by the grand jury are: Charles En-
merson E. M. Gaines, Max Klein, NJ. M.
Loorom, Solomon Lichtenstein, Gottpied
Walbaum. George Wheelock and William
Snow
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The New York stock market this morn
ing exhibited much the same general
symptoms as on the latter days OF last
week. There was strength and activity
in some of the specialties, and especially
in the industrials that have been conspi-
cuous recently, but in the general list lit
tie was done. The opening was in most
cases at recessions, or at no better figures
than those of the low close of Saturday.
Later there was some advance in general
prices but it was thought by many that
the movement would prove to be only
temporary and of little Importance. On
the whole the indications are that for
few days at least there will be traders
market, with advances and recessions, as
undoubtedly there are strong influences
on both sides which will exert themselves
at the smallest opportunity. There is
some fear of slightly harder rates in call
money but perhaps this will prove to be
unfounded. One very conspicuous feature
of the situation is that different stocks
are taken up at different times SO that if
one chooses rightly it is quite possible to
make profits against the general trend of
the market. This Is very different stu
alton from that in the big boom of De-
cember and January when the entire list
practically moved together.
Inc steer ana wire ISSUES were tue
strongest on the list this morning. The
common stock opened at 81 IL, two points
above Saturdays close, and although there
was some recession at first this price was
soon regained and passed. The gossip of
this stock is all bullish, and it is now even
predicted that dividend will be paid on
the common this spring. The Federal Steel
issues were also strong for much the same
reason. The talk of the likelihood that the
two concerns will be combined seems to
be without foundation.
Sugar was another of the ~industrials to
show much strength this morning. 1t had
soon reached 142 and the shorts exhibited
much uneasiness. Tobacco showed no new
features, but was strong during the morn
ing: 1t seems to be the general SUPPOSE
tion now that the Union Tobacco Company,
after having secured the Light and Myers
plant, will be combined formally with the
Tobacco Trust. 's,--
The Coal stocks were fairly strong this
morning, and it seems to be the general
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IRON AND STEEL STRONG.
Irregular and Active Dealings Oh
the stock EXCHANGE

New York. Feb. 27.-The stock market
opened irregular and fairly active, and
with only few exceptions sold off frac-
tionally in the first half hour
Iron and Steel issues were notably
strong. American District Telegraph open
ed up points and then went more high
er. Third Avenue Railroad rose sharply
Sugar fiuctuated. touching a price about 3
per cent higher than on Saturday. After
the first half hour there was some sharp
rallies in several issues, led by Sugar
Government bonds unchanged-
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COURT OF ENQUIRY
SUMMONS ROOSEVELT
The Governor to Testify Some
Time This Week.
Officers Describe Their Experieaee
With Army Beef.
eIuior Jesse ice Suggests Questions
10 Recorder Davis at To-
days scSsien.

The Beef Court of Enquiry met this
morning and called as the first witness
Lieut. Thos. NJ. Dwyer, Ninth Infantry. He
was with his regiment at Tampa and in
Cuba. He did not know what was the
meat component Of the travel ration on the
transport. He Knew that canned roast
beef was used on the voyage. In Cuba the
men complained Of the beef. They claimed
that il was naGseating. He had eaten IL
on three or four occasions. To him ii was
unpalatable and he ate ii only when he
could not cook his bacon. Refrigerated
beef began 10 arrive soon after the sur
render of Santiago. He had heard no sug-
Gestion then that this meat had been
chemically treated. To him, il appeared to
be the same kind OF meat which was issued
to his company before the war and which
was being issued noE.
In reply TO questions from Colonel Gil
lespie he said that he was taken sick after
eating the canned roast beef which he
ascribed as the cause. Major Jesse Lee,
g! the Ninth infantry. sat ar the left
hand of Colonel Davis during the eKami-
nation of the on-commissioned officers
and frequently suggested questions
Gen. Robert McFeely, retired, testified
that while he Was connected with The
Commissary Department, in 1878, he rec
10 consist of canned meats, canned beaEs,
and cheese. During the civil war, A
went on journeys with only meat
bread. cooked before their departure.
felt thar the soldiers should be tTeas
better.
General Sherman vas The Commanding
General al that time, and was consulted as
10 The advisabIli3y OF the adoption Of this
travel ration. lie had seen canned corned
beef and canned fresh beef in use al pic
HiCs and on hunting expeditions, and be-
Iieved that il would be good Iare for men
10 travel with. Il was intended Tor use
onlv when the men had no facilities lor
cooking. Many reports were received at
Iae department showing the general salts
faction Of the men with this innovation.
Cheese was dropped from the ration be
cause il did not possess keeping q4ailties
in hot climates or warm weather.
During the civil var fresh beef was is
s1ed 10 the troops from cattle on the
Loof. driven along either hy the army or by
the contractor. After the war the sys-
TEN OF supplying posts with slaughtered
beef by contracts Mas adopted, though in
isolated posts the commands We're furnish
t1 with beef on the ho0f. During his
term OF Office, refrigerated beef was not
used in the army. though sometimes frozen
beef vas.
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The short time remaining in which the
subsidy bill can be acted on attracts gem
eral attention to Pacific Mail. 1t cannot be
doubted that the passage of the bill would
send the price OF the stock up many points
as the benefit to the company would be
anywhere from TO or 8 per cent on the
stock. On the other hand as has been
pointed out before the friends of the COM
pany would not sell the stock If the meas
ure should fail as the comany is earning
without the subsidy per cent or more and
paying per cent dividends. The best in
formation now obtainable is that the bill
cannot be pushed through the Senate dur
ing the remaining six days of the session.
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Never Touched Him.

Hagerstown, Nd. Feb. 27.-County
Commissioner Frank T. Elliott early yes
terday morning discovered a burglar in
his residence. West Franklin Street. The
burglar lit up the house and the noise
awakened Mr.. Elliott, who fired five shots
from revolver at the fleeing burglar,
who. as he escaped from the door, shouted
back to Mr. Elliott: You never touched
met"
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LEGAL NOTICE.
ESTATE OF ROBERT F. MORRIS. DECEASED.
SIf2 Dockat

ESTATE OF ROBERT F. MORRIS. DECEASED.
No. Sl62. Docket 24.
Oscar I. Foote, administrator, has with the
approval OF the Supreme Court OF the District
OF Columbia. holding special term for Orphans
Court business, appointed FRIDAY. MARCH 24,
1899. AT 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ, as the time and
said court as the place, for making payment and
distribution under the courts direction and con-
troll; when and where all creditors and persons
entitled to distrisutiye shares legacies or
residue notified to attend in person or by
agent attorney duly authorized, with their
claims against the estate properly vouched: Pro-
vided this order shall be published once in each
of three successive weeks before said day in the
washington Law Reporter and The Washington
Times.
Signed February %, 1890.
J. N0TA McGiLL. Register OF WSlS
fe27-mh6I3
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Washington Stock Exchange.

saIes-U. s. Electric Light. cert. $1,000
a 11S 1-2. Capital Traction 15GS6 Is;
90 ass. Metropolitan R. R, 45G220 109
224. Columbia r. R.. 30d119; 20G11S.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone. 46
5S 1-2 Mergenthaler Linotype. 10m1SS;
10d1SS 1-2; 20G1s9. After call-U S.
Electric Light, cert. 81 1,OOOG1 100. Metro
politan r. r, convertible 6's, 81 000q 30.
GOVERNMENT RnNns
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For La Grippe.

corner Jackson st., one of Chicago's Oldest and
most prominent druggists recommend Chamber.
Iain's Cough Remedy for la grippe, as it not
only gives prompt and complete relief, but also
in pneumonia. For sale by Henry Evans, Whole
sale and Retail Druggists, 93s st. NV, and
Conn. and s st. NV. and 1928 Nd. ave.
The evening times., 1899-02-27

Burlington, St. Paul and Rock Island
after opening very weak all had some ad-
vance in the morning trading. 1t was
limited that a large pool in the first stock
will begin operations heavily on the long
side at the first favorable opportunity As
for St. Paul the earnings OF the road are
the best of all the railroads, better even
than Burlington's and it seems certain
that the stock will see much higher prices.
The evening times., 1899-02-27

belief that they will see higher price short
ly. although undoubtedly they will move
more or less with the general market. On
tario and Western was strong d ii very
high opening.
The evening times., 1899-02-27

Atchison is very strong and refuses to
yield more than fractionally. The prefer
red stock is now points above the low of
two weeks ago. The earnings of the COM
pany are almost as fine as those of St
Paul and the buying OF the stock has been
of the best character
The evening times., 1899-02-27

When you are down town this morning order a
case of IIeurich's Maerzen Beer by phoning 63I,
Arlington Bott!ing Co.
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Nonev to Loan
Loans Of SlO .:,5s e 5sssgsE 5ss'.5 g.

Wagons, etc, at lowest rates and the day
YOU apply We are loaning on the BuidiDs, !.
Loan Association plan, which makes the cost Of
carrying loans much less than YOU pay else
where, and allows You To pay il of in any sized
notes you desire. running from one 10 twelve
months. You only pay for the OF money for
the length OF time you carry it, If you have a
loan with some other company will paw II
off and ad ,ance you more money if desired Rates
cheerfully given and TO cost TO you unless loan
is made Loans made anywhere in the District
Call and get rates. Front room, first foor Scien-
tifc America Building.
National Mortgage Loan Co.
625 Street N. w.
ro6-tf
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new York Stock Market.
Open High Low els

Corrected daily by W. B. Hibbs & Co,
members of the New York Exchange
1919 Street,
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The Coal stocks were fairly strong this
morning, and it seems to be the general
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SIP
Chicago Grain and Provision Marke

Corrected daily by ". B. Hibbs & Co.
members of the New York Exchange
I419 F Street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-18
COMMERCIAL CONGRESS- TOPICS.
AUSTRALIAN INTERESTS AGAIN UNDER CON
SHERATON

Philadelphia. Oct. N.-Australia again occupied
the attention Of the delegates 10 the Commercial
Congress to-day. Papers presented by the
visitors from Queensland. South Australia and
West Australia Sir Horace Tozer. general agent
for Queensland in London and the colonies repre-
sentative 10 the congress. said:
You are aware that the island continent Of Au-
stralid is part and parcel OF the British Empire
Ii is divided into five colonies. all possessing
sponsible government and having variety OF
tariffs. In building up these young colonies all
have found the wisdom and necessity OF some sort
Of protection, and their protective tariff is based
comprehensive one, the tariff Is intended TO be
protective. and ranges from 10 to Is per cent ad
Valorem.
Sir Roderick Cameron. OF Victoria, introduced J.
H. Rogers. delegate from Townsville. Queensland.
United States consular agent and representative OF
the colony. who spoke on North Queensland
The Mining Interests Of Queensland" dis
cussed by William Grant Clark and another
Queensland delegate. Herbert Bowdin. read an
interesting paper Pearl shellng."
South Australia was covered with an address by
Or. J. A. Cockburn and H. X. Calder was spokes-
man for Western Australia. The concluding ad-
dress OF the day. which delivered by Dr.
Cockburn devoted TO Australian Fedora
ton" DR.. Cockburn discussed the IA ling OF in
the export trade Of wool to the United States He
was due to a tariff OF IS per cent. DR.. Cockburn
agreed that this was responsible and added: But
We have protective duty also, although we only
build our protective walls here and there"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-18
THE STATES SUIT AGAINST ARMOUR.

LEGAL HEARING At ALBANY PRELIMINARY TO
The TRIAL At WATERFOWL
Albany. Oct. ia legal hearing preliminary 70
trial. IN the suit brought by the State against the
Armour company Of Chicago opened here to-
day. The action was started several years ago
with the service Of papers previous to June a. 1856
and II IL alleged that the provision company
brought oleomargarne into this State contrary to
statute. The hearing conducted by Judge
Evans OF Rome and the trial will take place at
WATERFOWL.
Any number OF hearings have been called. but by
stipulation they were continuously adjourned. The
expectation Is that progress Will now be made. ~
both sides seem anxious for final disposition. Com
missioner Schraub presented the States interest.
Dir. P.att Appeared tor The Armour company.
william p. Rudd came with General Freight Man
ager Edward z. French. Of the Central Railroad
and Lewis Z. Carr appeared with Mr. Benjamin. OF
the DelaMare and Hudson Railroad.
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ANOTHER NUTMEG STATE BODY.
IT IS THAT OF TERENCE BRADY DhOh-
HAND AND WAS PICKED UP BY IHE
YACHT Mountaineering COM
oANY BEGINS WORK

y
PANY BEGINS WORK.
The body OF Terence Brady, Of this city. who wa,
a deckhand on The steamer Nutmeg State which
was burned near Hen Point, Long Island Sound.
Saturday morning was found floating about two
miles from Stamford Light Sunday afternoon by
Captain Frank II. Torrey OF the steam yacht
AyeneL Captain Torrey took the body to STANFORD
and two brothers and the superintendent OF the
BRIDGEPORT Steamboat Company. owner OF the Nut
meg State identified II. II was brought 10 his
home in this city. for interment yesterday. Brady
was forty-seven years old and unmarried ,
The A,enel. which Is owned by William . spauIo.
ing OF Boston, her way 10 her nome port
from New-York when the body was discovered
Around were floating chairs mattresses ana other
articles from tho Nutmeg state
Pot WASHINGTON ~ y. Oct. 1.-THE Baxter
Wreckng Company to-day began tho work OF clear
Ing out the hold OF the burned steamboat Nutmeg
State The work went slowly owing to the twisted
wreck All OF these will have TO be lifted out be
fore the wreckers get into the lower parts OF
the vessel TO search for any bodies that may be
there Any one caught By the fire above the water
line mus; have been burned to ashes or at most
only a few bones could remain. Some charred bones
were found last night and to-day. They are be-
they were found about where he last seen alive
II is impossible. however. TO tell II the bones arc
those OF Il human body. Coroner Allen will hold
inquest tomorrow evening
The bodies o. Mrs. Mary Lager and her child.
who drowned, were buried to-day. They were
at the undertaker's establishment here. The work
of tightening the hull 50 that IL can be foated A
drydock viii take another day at least The wreck
ers are anxious TO get 1t away before a storm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-18
BUSINESS ~ THE SUPREME cOCR7.

Washington Oct. l7.-The United States suprem.
Court has practically reached a decision 70 allow
any Interested persons to Ale briefs in the express
company cases involving the question 40 10
whether the sender or carrier shall pay the rev..
nue. tax on packages. but not 10 permit such per
sons TO take part In the oral argument before th'
Court 1t is believed that this decision will pr.
vent the postponement OF the argument beyond Or.
tober 10 for which date the est case ~ ser
An agreement was reached between counsel o.
both SIDES for postponement OF the hearing In th
controversy between the States of LOUISIANA ara
Texas over the yellow fever quarantine until neY
Monday. The postponement Is for the purpose o..
allowing a full bench TO be present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-18
PAID FOR THE COAL.

St Thomas Danish West Indies. Oct. 1.-THE
long pending question regarding the payment for
the 200 Of coal purchased here for the United
States Government during the war by Mahon Van
Horne. the United States Consul has been settled.
the United States Government paying approx
ma tely $500
Captain A. s. Snow. commandant Of the United
States Naval Station at San Juan. Porto Rico. ar
rived here yesterday board the gunboat Uncas,
and has made arrangements to transfer the coal
to Porto Rico. The collier Caesar will mako two
trips for this PURPOSE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-18
BRYAN'S KENTUCKY TOUR.
NATIONAL COMMITTEEMEN CONCKAIo'
LATE HIN BY TELEGRAPH

NATIONAL coMMITTEEMEN CoNGRATo'
LATE HIN BY TELEGRAPH.
Versailles. KY. Oct. 17.-William. J. Bryan ana
his party left Louisville at 6 o'clock this morning
and proceeded TO Frankfort. where breakfast was
eaten. large crowd greeted the arrival or the
train. Mr.. Bryan spoke at the Opera House.
making the following dispatch the basis OF his
remarks:
st. Louis. October H.
Hon William J. Bryan. Louisville, X: ana rr.nv
Jones Stone. Whitmore. Carrutn, COOK ana uany
other friends congratulate you. GosheL biackoutn
and Kentucky Democrats on splendid reception ~
Kentucky. Success in Kentucky means snsse Gs- IN
the Nation next year. j. o. JoHNoo's
Mr.. Bryan said he had seen 1t stated that inc
election OF Goebel would mean defeat to free
silver II he thought so he would not be In Ken
lucky.
n was raining hard when the Bryan train
reached Versailles the home OF ex-senator j. {. .
Blackburn and the centre OF the Bluegrass re-
gion. but large crowd greeted the arrival OF the
train Ex-senator Blackburn. who met the parry
AT Frankfort escorted the visito's TO the Couit
House Introducing Mr.. Bryan. Mr. Blackourh
daughter Is seriously III. and II Is understood tna
this is the cause Of his absence from the touring
party lie wiz. leave the train here Mr.. Bryan
in his address covered about the same points
treated heretofore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-18
KILLED BY 4 TRAIN.

shall OF Wanut-st Rutherford. while walking
along the Erie track about 40 o'clock this after
noon was struck by westbound train near the
Carlton Hill station. and was thrown 20 one side
OF the track When picked up and carried TO the
station he was still breath thing, but died few
minutes later He about ffty-hve years old
and leav> $1,000 ana "Suehter tie was dear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-18
TEN YEARS FOR TIE baltimore KIN
he STABBED THE JAILrR At MACK IN AN AT.
TEMPT 70 BREAK JAIL

Nyack n Y. Oct. IL tSpeciaD. The Rocksns
County Court yesterday convicted the "Ba,imor.
Kid" a notorious negro. OF assault In the nrst d..
gree with intent TO Kill. and Judge Wheeler to-day
sentenced him TO ten years AT hard labor IN -.
State prison at Sing Sing Tho Baltimore Kii" 4.
few weeks ago stabbed ana seriously hurt Abran
BIanch. the TALLER. while making desperate a.,
tempt 70 escape from the Rocklsnd County jail. IN
tho absence OF Sheriff Blauvet. but the negro va,
Knocked down by United States prisoner and
taken back 20 his cell. The negro for years has
spent greater part OF his life In jail and prisons
for various crimes. William Blackwell. anoth.-
desperate negro succeeded IN escaping at the I'm,
the Baltimore Kid" made the attempt. and he Ia,
not vet been returned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-18
By r1AURTCE HEWLETT.

By the author Of " The Forest Love
"A singulary romantic collection OF short
stories Beauty OF expression. the power
10 see the idyllic in the common lot .
are some Of the rare qualities Of this remarkable
book. which is full of the thrill and penetratioIn
Of the authors acute imagination. ZINE Hefdto'
Boston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-18

NEW POSTMASTERS ~ THIS STATE
Washington. Oct. 1.-THE following were among
,he fourth c.ass postmasters appointed to-day:
New-Yorx-Bohemia Frank Schatka; Creek
Locks Jacob A. Van Wsgenen; Worth centre
Mrs Alma Sears
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