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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-18
DULL DAY IN SENATE.
Sympathy With the People of France
Alaska Code Bill

Washington, Feb. AT it's session
today the Senate adopted resolution
instructing the Vice President of the
United States, as President of the
Senate to express to the Government
and the people of France the sympathy
of the Senate in the bereavement that
has fallen upon the French Republic
in the death of President Faure. The
naval personnel bill for which the Navy
Department has been contending for so
many years, was passed by the Senate
this afternoon. 1t was under discus
sion for several hours, but was passed
practically in the form in which it
was reported by the Senate Committee.
Its provisions have heretofore been full
ly given. The remainder of the days
session was devoted to the passage of
bills on the private pension calendar,
"A in number, and to the reading of
the Alaska Code Bill. The agreement
under which the Alaska Bill was read
provided that no other business than
the formal reading should be trans
acted
Mr.. Tillman presented to the Senate
a letter from Octavius A. White, of
New York city. offering to the Senate
tnree notable paintings OF heNOlutlOn-
airy War scenes by Mr.. Whites faith
er. Mr.. 1illman said he had referred
the matter to the Committee on Lii
brary of the Senate, which had con-
sidered the subject. The paintings
had been sent TO this city and were
pronounced to he really works of art
Mr.. Hansbrough, acting chairman of
the Library Committee, offered reso-
luton accepting the paintings and pro-
viding for suitably hanging them in the
Senate wing of the capitol The reso-
luton was adopted.
Among the bills passed was one grant
ing authority to the Pensacola and
Northwestern Railroad Company TO
build bridges over certain rivers in
Alabama.
Mr.. Hawley, chairman of the Mill
tary Affairs Committee, gave notice
that on Monday at the close of routine
business, he would move to take up
the army appropriation bill.
The Senate adjourned at 6:15 D. IN.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-18
EMBALMED BEEF INQUIRY.
The Taking of Testimony Will Begin
Monday.

The Taking of Testimony Will Begin
Monday.
Washington, Feb. 17.-The court of in
quiry to investigate the allegations of the
Major General of the army in respect
to the quality of the beef furnished the
army during the war with Spain met to-
day at the rooms formerly occupied by
the war investigation commission in the
Lemon Building. A full membership
was present and the court went into Sc
cret session to discuss the prclimnarieS
of the proceedings, and TO endeavor to
sketch out the line of inquiry to be pur-
sued.
AT o'clock Colonel Davis the recorder
gave out a statement as to the court and
its work. Today and probably all of
tomorrow he said, will be occupied with
an examination of reports of regimental
and other commanders who participated
in the Cuban and Porto Rico campaigns.
the object being to select witnesses to be
summoned. In addition to these reports
the proceedings of the war investigation
commission will be looked to for sugges
tons of witnesses.
The taking of testimony hardly will
begin before Monday. The sessions then
will he open. General Miles it is expect
ed to testify first presenting his charges
and their foundations. The investigation
will be limited strictly to canned roast
beef and refrigerated, but the scope of
the inquiry will be so comprehensive as
to follow the beef from Packers TO
private soldier, so that the action of the
packers and all war department officials
connected with the beef supply Will he
investigated. Colonel Davis said the
inquiry would continue indefinitely and
he could give no idea as to the time of
its termination
Speaking further of the investigation
and probable testimony, Colonel Davis
said the court was not limited in its
slttings to Washington but under the
order conyening il could travel from place
to place. This statement is considered
significant, for while the court has am
nOunced no determination to 20 else
where, there is possibility that it will
visit the Chicago and South Omaha pack
ing houses where the beef in question
was prepared.
The list of witnesses will include many
civilians as well as army officers. Sug-
gestions as to witnesses from any quar-
ter, Colonel Davis said, would be con
sidered and all would be summoned who,
il might seem likely would throw any
light upon the controversy.
1t was learned this afternoon that the
court has practically determined to visit
the packing houses in Western cities
Chicago, South Omaha. Kansas City and
perhaps st. Louis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-18
FOR TINE PRESIDENCY,

Paris, Feb. 17.-Although NJ. L0ubet,
possessing the almost unanimous support
of the Senate, is so strong fayorite for
the Presidency, it would be rash to
predict his election.
In the election of 1895, when NJ. Faure
was chosen, NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau was
an Almost equally hot favorite; but in
the first ballot he only obtained 1S5 votes
against 314 cast in favor of NJ. Brisson.
The precedents, therefore. are unfavor-
able to NJ Loubet
Furthermore there is large section
of Deputies who are strongly in favor
of NJ. Meline. When, at the meeting of
Progressive Republican Deputies to-
day, NJ Meline announced his withdraw
al on the ground that a continuance of
his candidature would divide his party
and perhaps cause its defeat, a noisy
discussion followed. a large section
firmly opposed the withdrawal. I'm
able to arrive at q unanimous decision.
the group adjourned until tonight when
it reassembled at half past nine. Reso-
lutions were then adopted unanimously III
favor of Meline's candidature and the
leaders of the party in the chamber We're
directed to endeayor to arrange an un-
derstanding on the subject with its lead
ers in the Senate.
Apparently, as the result of this deci-
sion, there will be three candidates
Loubet. Meljne and Dupuy. Meline has
the support of the whole right section
and of the large body of protectionists.
He is an able debater hard worker and
a man of great political influence and on
the Dreyfus question he is anti-revision-
ist 1t is also reported that the Vatican
has decided to support NJ. Meline's can
didature.
Contracted with him NJ Loubet is a
Continued on Sixth Page)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-18
SENATORIAL DEADLOCKS.

Washington, Feb 17-No material
changes We're reported today from the
several States in which Senatorial con
tests are being waged The deadlock
in none of them shows any signs OF
being broken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29
RETURNS FROM KLoND1KE.

w. l.. Hanna, of Iowa Falls, Back
From the Frozen North.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Nov 2s.-The return Of
Wilson l.. Hanna from the frozen north
was a great surprise to his friends in
this city last evening, as it was thought
he would spend another winter at least
in the gold fields of Alaska Mr.. Hanna
was formerly in business here and at
one time resided in Marshalltown, and
in the spring of 1888 left here to seek
his fortune in the bonanza region of the
Klondike. Provisoned with supplies
for two years stay in that section he
left here in company with William
Lloyd, also of this place. They win
tered in the Kotzebue Sound country
and this spring struck out for the Cape
Nome country, where the latest gold
discoveries have been made. In that
section Mr.. Hanna and Mr.. Lloyd each
have several claims that promise to
yield abundantly and they are pleased
at the prospects. but being unable to
work the claims this winter. Mr.. Hanna
spring, when he will return to that Sec
ton. Mr.. Hanna is in the best of
health and has not been sick a day
since he left here, nearly two years ago.
He tells some startling and thrilling
stories of matters in that region, but
says the whole section seems to abound
in gold, which is found in creeks, on
the beach and inland.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29
FREDLUND SUICIDES.
Liquor Habit Cause of the Rash Act
ofCedar Rapids Youth.

ofCedar Rapids Youth.
Cedar Rapids, Nov. 29.-Fred Lund,
young man, "a years of age, a native
of Denmark and who had lived in this
vicinity for the past ten years, put an
end to his existence Tuesday afternoon
about O'clock, by firing a bullet into
his brain from a 32-calibre revolver.
The frightful deed was committed in
the alley between Second and Third
streets and b and C avenues, between
the Ewing blacksmith shop and the
lumber sheds of Limback & Jeffries.
The deed was committed during fit
of dependency arising from his inabil-
ity to conquer the liquor habit.
The unfortunate young man was we'll
dressed. All his clothes were of excel
lent quality and new and he wore a
new light overcoat and something over
50 was found in his pocket.
Clayton Smith, friend with whom
he had been just few minutes be-
fore, was in the back door of Ewng's
blacksmith shop and saw him place
something to the side of his head, but
could not see what it was and was
surprised to hear a shot almost imme-
diately Smith was the first one to
reach Lund after he had fallen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29
STOCK BREEDERS TO MEET.
The Annual Conventio to BE Held at
Ames December ID and Ia.

81 &
The Annual Convention to he Held at
Ames December 8 and IA.
Ames. Nov. 29.-The twenty-sixth an
nual meeting Of the Iowa Improved
Stock Breeders Association, which
will be held in the chapel of the Iowa
State College December 13 and IA, will
have the following program:
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
Address OF welcome-Hon. w. ].
Dixon, of the college board OF trustees.
Sac City.
Response-Hon. Dan sheehan. Usage.
The Essential Elements of Improved
Stock Breeding" w. NJ.
Beardshear, Ames.
THE Public Sale"-w. c. Mcneil,
Postville.
principal Points in the Care and
Management of Swine'-D. l.. Howard,
Jefferson.
THE Education of the Iowa Farm
Boy and the Iowa Farm Girl'-Hon. L.
S. Coffin, Fort Dodge.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
THE Tendency of the Boys on the
Farm to Go to the City, and What
Shall the Farmer Do About 1t "a. NJ
Caldwell, New Holland, Ill.
"Dogs'-John Howat Welton.
1.-THE Return of the Horse"-Hon. H.
G. Mcmillan, Rock Rapids.
THURSDAY MORNING.
A college symposium, consisting OF
ten minute lessons, as follows:
Stock Judging With Illustrations
and Animals"-Professo John A.
Craig.
Experimentation with Good and Bad
Cultures in Butter Making "-Professor
c. II. Eckles.
Soil Moisture and Fertility'-Pro-
fessor j. j. Edgerton.
"Ounces of Prevention in Caring for
Domestic Animals''-Dr. j. j. Repp.
Farm Crops and Their Enemies
Professor John Craig.
.The Range Problem -Professor L.
H. Pammel.
Conservation on Different Types of
Dairy ADMINISTRATORS G. F. Cur
tiss.
Address-Hon. John cownie, South
Amana.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
advance in Farm Methods in Iowa
I.-E,. f. Brockway, Iowa City.
THE Raising Of the calf'-s. A. Con-
verse, Cresco.
Practical Cattle Feeding Hon
John shambaugh, Bonneville, and Hon
j. Wallace. Eldora.
The Question of Forage"-Hon. S
B. Packard, Marshalltown.
The Western Passenger Association
will grant reduced rate on the certifi-
cate plan, provided there are 100 in at
tendance at the meeting. The indica-
lions are that there will be many more
than that number present.
| December IA the citizens of Ames
have planned to give the members o.
the association banquet, and vii
make every effort to insure this &
profitable and enjoyable meeting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29
THE ROYAL BOX.

Princess Louise. marchioness of Lorne.
Is the favorite sister of the Prince Of
Wales.
Slams crown prince having completed
his education at Harrow, his brother,
Prince Rangsit. has now been sent to
England to school.
Muzaffir-I-Din, shah of Persia, was
made the governor of province when he
was quite small boy, though he had no
work to do in connection with the Office.
Efforts are being made to persuade the
emperor of Japan to visit the Paris expo
sition Should he go, it would be the
first time in the history of Japan that its
ruler has undertaken trip to foreign
country.
The late czarowitz Of Russia left a
widow and family. His imperial high
ness was morganatically married to a
beautiful young girl who before her mar
riage with him was in poor circumstances
and earned her living as u telegraphisr,
but who was descended from princely
family Of the line Of the last king OF
Grusie1.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29
FOR HOMELESS GIRLS.

Cedar Rapids to Take Care of a De-
serving Glass.
Cedar Rapids, Nov. 29.-Miss Eta
Stewart, who a year ago came here as
a matron of the Rescue Home, which
has done an excellent work, has started
a movement that will result in q great
deal of good and will cause her name
to be called blessed. She has completed
all the arrangements and in the course
of a few days will open a home for fac
tory and shop girls.
Miss Stewart was prompted to start
on this noble work by her attention be-
ing called to the pressing need for such
an institution. Girls working in facto-
ries and shops as usual thing are able
to make little more than So or 81 a
week. There are many girls so EN-
ployed In Cedar Rapids. who are
strangers in the city and have no home.
When they have paid their board and
room rent out of this they have very
little left with which to cloth them
selves and provide the other necessaries
of life. When work is short, or when
they are compelled to lay off on ac-
count of sickness, or lose their posi-
tons. they find themselves staring a
hard. cold world In the face, and moth
ing with which to provide themselves
with.
1t was few days ago that number
of girls came to Miss Stewart and
sought her advice. They had been
working short hours and their weekly
pay had dwindled down almost to
nothing. They We're not making
enough with which to pay their board.
and found themselves getting in debt
deeper and deeper. They did not want
to take up other work. But this was
nothing new and Miss Stewart had
been studying the problem closely and
carefully, and she at once determined
to make an attempt to secure funds
with which to secure a home where
such girls could live at a minimum
cost.
Without dollar in her possession to
start the movement Miss Stewart went
among the charitable people of the city
and in a short time had secured dona-
lions sufficient to rent a home for an
entire year, procure fuel and other
necessaries, as we'll as to purchase
some of the furnishings. and in few
days the new home will be opened free
of debt, with excellent prospects for
the future.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29
1,o.I Ntne Operator killed.

Boone, Nov. 29-At $3.50 yesterday af-
ternoon John Marshall, of the firm of
Grove 6 Marshall, coal operators, fell
from the top of their new shaft 125 feet
to the bottom and was instantly killed.
He had been down to inspect the work
and was getting out of the bucket when
he lost his hold and fell. He was one of
the most prominent and best known OPP
orators in this section and was univer-
sally respected by all. He leaves fam
lily. He had son killed in a mine sew
eral years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29
WOMEN AGAINST ROBERTS.
Wives oil Congressman Taking ,
stand Against the PolYgnrntst

stand Against the Poly SatntSt.
Washington, Nov. 29-As congress-
men of all parties gather in Washing
ton evidence increases that Brigham
II. Roberts, OF Utah. Viii not be al
lowed To retain his seat in congress.
Much as the democrats might be dis
posed to support him because of party
feeling. 1t now appears the pressure in
their home districts is SO strong against
allowing a polygamist 70 have seat
in the American congress that they
dare not ignore it.
Within the last few days numerous
democrats VINO have been non-commit-
tai on the question have come ont di-
rectly against the seating of Roberts
One of the latest TO change is Repre-
sentative Davis, of Florida. who de-
clares the people of his state are unani-
moGs against the admission of Rob
erts and the protests and memorials on
the subject are coming TO him in a per-
feet flood.
This marked change from indiffer-
ence TO active opposition to Roberts on
the part of many congressman has
taken place within a comparatively
recent period. and is largely the result,
it is believed. of the efforts OF the
women OF the country.
The wives of leading congressman
have joined in the movement against
Roberts, and they are working without
regard to political affiliations. Mrs
JOY, wife of the prominent republican
representative from Missouri, is the
leader in this crusade, and good results
are already apparent.
There will be a caucus held at the
rooms of Mr.. Hepburn of Iowa Friday
afternoon. which will be attended by
several of the older republicans of the
house. among whom will be Represent
tatives Grosvenor of Ohio, Payne OF
New York, Dalzell of Pennsylvania,
| Taylor of Ohio. Cannon of Illinois, and
others. The purpose of the meeting is
to consult as to the best methods of
bringing the case to vote in the house.
All the presidents in the history of the
house Will be investigated and a plan
will doubtless be agreed upon for the
consideration of the case. 1t is possible
the matter may be brought UP for con-
! sideration at the republican caucus
next Saturday night.
/ The tremendous public sentiment
aroused on the question may compel the
4 Democrats to take some action al their
| caucus Saturday afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29
DEWEY SPONSORS.

Who discovered Dewey is still a burn
ing question Herald.
The claimants for Dewey responsible
ty might double up with the Anneke
JAMS heirs.-Washingto Post.
Pretty soon the man who promoted
Dewey will be as numerous as the au-
thor Of Beautiful Snow.-New York
Evening Telegram.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29
THE GR1NNELL NEWS.
+. Il. COX sick-Montezuma Thieves
Caught at Grinnell-The Foot BalI

Team.
Special to Times Republican.
Grinnell Nov. 29-E. b. Cox is on the
sick list with nervous prostration. He
has not been able to attend to business
for several days.
A few days ago the clothing store of
Bradley Sc Anderson. in MonteZuma,
was broken into and goods. including a
fur coat. We're stolen. Suspicion pointed
to couple of men who had been seen
around there and they We're closely
watched Monday evening one of the
thieves was arrested, who confessed and
in his confession implicated his pal, who
was arrested in Grinnell yesterday and
taken to Montezuma by Sheriff Binegar
where they will be given preliminary
examination. Their names are w. II.
Johnson and Ed johnson, brothers, who
have been in this vicinity some time.
The ladies of the Nj. f. church, being
inspired by the generosity belonging to
the Thanksgiving season, will serve din.
ner in the dining room of the church,
from 10 noon until 2 o'clock p. M.
A. B. Gage has returned from the
west.
H. +. Davis returned Monday from
Chattanooga, Mission Ridge and Altoona
Pass. He Went there to be present at
the dedication of monuments to Illinois
soldiers who fell in those battles which
have been erected by the state of Hi
nois. He recognized. the places. for he
served in an Illinois regiment that was
engaged in those battles.
| Ben Bateham moved into his new
building last night.
The foot ball team consisting of about
twenty persons left this morning via
Iowa Central and Northwestern rail-
| WAYS for Omaha where the team plays
1 Nebraska Thursday. The fact that the
| longer route was chosen was because
| of a little competition between the ROCK
Island and the Central.
Ernest Spaulding went to Chicago
yesterday.
Friday evening is the date for election
of officers in Gordon Granger Post and
in the w. r. c.
George H. Onthank, mail carrier be-
tween the post office and railway trains
has been off duty several days He is
having heart trouble. George l.. Brown
is performing the duties of mail carrier
during his sickness.
Ed Sears was an over night visitor IN
| Grinnell last night.
A goodly number Of students Went To
their homes TO spend Thanksgiving and
to assist at the yearly sacrifice OF the
great American bird.
Frank Stoakes is still living, though
reported not so well today. His arm was
amputated yesterday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29
-. yyoman Wins Her Case.

LaPorte. Ind, Nov. 29.-The jury in
tbe case of Mary j. Order, of Ottumwa,
iowa against the estate of Noble War
RIM. an Indiana farmer. wherein judg-
,nent was demanded in the sum of s1S,-
900, returned a verdict yesterday giving
the Iowa woman $500. with interest on
the amount of judgment from Jan. !.
1880. The case was tried IN the feoerai
court and occupied several days. Inc
Judgment given Mrs. Crider practicaliy
takes the entire Warrum estate, leaving
nothing to the heirs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29
smnllpox subsidlng.

Sioux City, Nov. 29.-Dr. r. e. Con-
Mfr, Of Sioux City, a member of the
state board OF health. says that no new
cases of smallpox have been reported to
him In the last few days, and that he is
of the opinion that there is no more
need to fear spread Of the disease in
northwestern Iowa. All of the cases
now known are under strict quarantine,
and there is little likelihood Of any fur
ther danger even in the communities
where the malady hrst appeared.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29
Evidence Axain.t Him.

II am proud to say" said the man with
the loud voice. that have never made =
serious mistake In my life"
"But you are mistaken" said the mild
hammered man with the scholarly stoop.
"You have made one very serious mis-
take"
nd like to know where you get your
authority for saying so..'
"Your declaration Is evidence that you
have never tried to zee yourself q others
- ysu.''
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29
Iowa rams. New opera House.

Iowa Falls, Nov. 29.-The interior OF
the new Metropolitan opera house being
erected here at a cost of $4,000 by II. 5.
Ellsworth is in the hands of the decor
ators, and the house will be ready 1or
the formal opening by the middle of De-
cember, but may not be opened until
January. as the manager will not open
until sterling dramatic attraction has
been secured. The house is conceded to
be one Of the finest in the west, and the
opening will be red letter day IN the
history of the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29
NATURAL Gas Wells
Fine Flow With Prospects Of Album.
dant Supply Struck Southwest
Of Muscatine.
Smallpox Situation in Northwest
Iowa Improving Danger Of
Infection Lessening.
Iowa Falls Boy Returns From the
Klondike- News Of the
State.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican
Muscatine, Nov. 2s.-More natural
gas wells have been opened, with fine
flow. southwest of the city A company
has been formed for deep we'll digging.
There is prospect for an abundant
supply. :.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29

Officials are investigating the proba-
BILE murder at Coal Bluff. Ind. Of Pat
rick Healy. . coal miner.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-11-29

And you'll learn all about 1t.
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