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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
WHY THE SENATE PAUSES
COMPETITION THAT CARRIES A
MENACE.
Congress Slow to Extend United
States Customs Laws to Uncle
Sans New Posses
sions.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office, Riggs House,

Call Office, Riggs House,
Washington, Feb. 2.
Representatives of Hawaii who are in
the city looking after the political or
business interests of the islands are
much perturbed by the new develop
rnents in the possible Congressional
policy toward our new possessions.
The people interested in Hawaii, it is
said, have just learned that there is
some difficulty in the Senate over the
passage of the bill extending to
Hawaii the customs duties of this
country.
The bill was introduced in the House
by the late Representative Dingley, with
the full approval of the Treasury De-
partment, and was passed by that body
without dissent. Ii was expected that
the Senate would be equally prompt,
but the Hawaiian Commission has just
been Informed that there is a feeling
among some Senators that the entire
customs duties should not be extended
10 the islands, but that this country
should protect itself against possible
cheap manufacturing in Hawaii
William a. Kenny of Honolulu, who
is here representing the Chamber of
Commerce and the Planters Associa-
lOn, IS earnest IN Gaining the attention
TO the discoura cement which would be
felt in Hawaii at the news of possible
delay. He, with others who were
spoken to, was satisfied that the ad
ministration had not changed its mind
but was still sincere in desiring the
extension of American customs laws to
Hawaii.
News is being taken by the steamer
leaving San Francisco to-day" said
Mr.. Kenny, that will startle and dis
courage Hawaii throughout its length
and breadth, namely, that influential
members of Congress are seriously con-
sidering the ACCESSIBILITY of giving to
Hawaii only limited free trade with the
United States, which means in plain
English colonial status. and that this
sentiment is sufficiently strong. prob
ably. to postpone Hawaiian legislation
for this session.
This became apparent yesterday,
when members of the Hawaiian com
mission, appointed by the President TO
recommend legislation for Hawaii
waited upon Senator Aldrich. new
chairman of the Senate Finance Com
rnittee, to urge action this session upon
the House bill ncv-' ~ the hands of that
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03

pended in the West Indies because it is
in the interest of the United States"
Hale made the point that there was a
very sharp difference between the two
considered as an indemnity-a land OF
some possible value TO US and not det-
riment an everblighting curse and woe TO
US as would be the Philippines. 1t was
not a constitutional question, but ques-
ton of policy. Did not Spooner see the
grave danger?
Responding laconically Spooner said he
saw the danger.
Hoar interrupted to say that he made
no distinction in the two cases. He took
the broad ground that we were not JUS
titled in attempting TO govern any people
without their consent
Resurning. Spooner said that there was
no way out of it; that if at the end of a
war an indemnity is to be taken IT must
be taken without the consent of the peo-
pie
If the ratification of the treaty involves
permanent dominion he said he would not
vote for it. But he had not been able to
find any halfway resting place between
accepting the ceSSion and abandoning the
islands to their fate, and this was not
permissible The President, kind and gen.
erous as he is, would not have to make a
treaty leaving the Philippine archipelago
to the lust. the SaVagery and the brutal
ity of Spanish rule. To have attempted
this course would have been to inaugu-
rate a rule of anarchy with all its hor-
rors, and while war was cruel and bitter,
anarchy was hell let loose on earth"
In conclusion Spooner said that the rat
ifiCation of the treaty and the acceptance
by this country of the cession from Spain
was not a declaration of principles. He
declared that the Bacon resolutions and
all other pending resolutions on this
subject were rich with mischief and
ought not to be adopted. 1t was the bust
low the lines marked out by the constitu-
ton and the will of the people.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
FIRE DAMAGED
THE WESTERN HOTEL
Blaze That Broke Out in the Linen
Room Was Quickly
Quenched.

MARYSVILLE, Feb. AT $40 this
evening fire was discovered in a north
room on the third floor of the Western
Hotel used for storing linens, etc. In a
short time the flames spread to the ad-
Joining rooms, and for a time a general
CONFEDERATION was imminent. The fire
department was on the scene early, and
nv dint of hard work in the railways
filled with binding smoke had the fire
under control inside of twenty minutes
The loss from water will be far in excess
Of that caused by fire. The water soaked
through the walls and ceilings into the
office on the lower floor. The loss will
reach $500. covered by insurance The
blaze is thought to be due to defective
electric wiring
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03

committee, extending United States
customs laws as a whole to Hawaii.
which was introduced by Representa-
tive Dingley in the House shortly be-
fore his last Illness, upon the recon-
mendation of the Treasury Depart
ment, and passed by that body.
Senator Aldrich stated that, while
neither he nor the committee had de-
cided definitely what to do. there
seemed to be a sentiment among some
of the Republican Senator's in favor of
restricting free trade between Hawaii
and the United States to agricultural
or natural products of Hawaii. so as
to shut out of the United States manu-
features made by cheap labor. and that
this sentiment was apparently suffl-
GENTLY strong to result in delaying ac-
ton on the bill in question until next
session"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
SCHOONER WRECKED ON
THE K0HALO COAST
Founders at Sea and Drifts Ashore,
Where the Vessel Lies on the
Rocks

HONOLULU, Jan. 26.-The steamer
Upolu brought the news this morning of
the discovery on the Kohalo coast of the
wreck of a three-masted schooner, name
at present unknown. She had evidently
foundered at sea and drifted on to the
shore; Wnere she ne, Tes alnost submerged
was found between decks, and this scared
away the natives who were sent to in
vestigate. The police authorities will hold
an investigation. but the wreck is living
at an isolated spot with which communi.
cation is difficult.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
ANGELS CHAPTER ACTIVE.
Successful Ball Given in Aid of the
Decoto Home.

ANGELS CAMP, Feb. monday even
ing witnessed one of the brightest func-
tons ever enjoyed in the mountains, it be-
ing charity ball given by Angels Chap
ter, Order Eastern Star, for the benefit
of the Masonic Widows and Orphans
Home at Decoto. AS a financial success
it was a grand one, and that it was a So
cial success is attested by the many
couples who attended Angels Chapter is
growing one and one worthy OF con-
sideration in fraternal matters.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
To Deliver Rural Letters.

SAN RAFAEL, Feb. IN NJ. Imman
and H. Markham have drawn up a con-
tract with a large number of citizens and
will in a few days start rural letter de-
livery system. They expect to secure
about 300 subscribers, and will conduct
their business in the same manner as the
new system now in operation in Santa
Rosa.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
Company c Welcomed.

PETALUMA, Feb. 2-The entire popu-
lation of this city turned out en- masse to-
night to welcome the return of Company
c, Eighth Regiment. Cannon were fired
and there was music, decorations and fire.
works. The demonstration concluded with
reception, banquet and grand ball.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
Returning Volunteers Welcomed.

SAN RAFAEL, Feb. IA large major
ity of the members of Company D, which
was mustered out at Vancouver on jan
uary 30, returned to this city and were
given an ovation at the depot. Flags
were flying and the rejoicing was general.
A reception and dance hac been planned
but festivities were postponed until next
week, when Captain Elliott will arrive.
One source of sorrow is the death of Pri-
vate George Agnews about six weeks ago.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
Bargains i'm
House FURNISHINGS.

e1S| eSA HAA%0ASHSAD%A
Main Floor
Next to Grocery Department.
These specials are for to-day Bargain
Friday only.
TIC 915-inch Enameled Fry Pans......f1C
BIC Steel Enameled Kettles, with tin
cover and two side handles-holds
four quarts. To-day-.-............26C
2lc 3-quart Steel Enameled Saucepans~
...-...-...........-.---.... ................14G
15c l2-inch Wood Rim Flour Sleeves. SO
Good strong Washboard-full size
regularly l5c. To-day..............1OC
10-inch Galvanized Iron Wash Basin at
half price to-day.
Kitchen Sharpening Stone-9 inches
long-mounted in wood box. .........9C
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-19
WISE AND OTuERWIsE.

IF David hadn't hit Goliath tho first
shot he would probably have insisted
that the sun was in his eyes.-New
York Press.
DO YOU like Schubert's music. Mr..
Dillington?" We'll. it amt so good as
they have at Swar,hcimcr's. two doors
further down the trcet."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Chance gives us relation but we
must make our own fr.ends.-Chicago
News.
In the early days Of the church even
Christians loved one anothcr.-New
York Press.
Gabber-"You ought to meet Dyer
Awfully clever imitator. He can take
off anybody" Mss Duncan (wcariIy)
II wish he were here now."-Brook-
lyn Life.
Everything a man has is his wifc's
property and everything a woman
knows is her husband .-Ncw York
Press.
Papcr-"You and Willie ought to be
ashamed of yourselves not To give n
little sister any OF your Eumdrops."
Tommy-"Well. paw. you see. me an
Willie have formed n Trust. an she
don't bclong."-Ohio State Journal.
bird III the bush is worth two in
the hand-from the birds point of view
Chicago News.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-19
ARMY AND NAVY.

Since the close of the Spanish war
no official order has come to the United
States War Department ordering the
officers in that department; to cease
wearing their uniforms While on office
duty. Most OF the men have gradually
done away with their uniforms a such
times. however
The fact that this government has
suddenly found itself confronted with
the question of sustaining soldiers in a
tropic climate has led TO many discus
sicns OF the proper food for men in such
conditions. Louis l.. Seaman. late Ma
Jor General of the First Regiment. u.
>. volunteer engineers. has offered the
sum of 500 in gold. or its equivalent
III Il medal. 10 the person presenting the
best thesis on The Ideal Ration Of an
Army in the Tropics" The competition
is open TO all commissioned medical
men and other officers of the army
and navy, volunteer or regular
The Round Lap Cotton Bale Co. has
been organized at jackson. Miss. with
a capital of 100000. to buy and sell
round bale cotton only. Last year there
were but two round bale presses in
the territory of jackson, but ten more
arc being erected.
The naval ordnance bureau has or
dered large supply Of fire proof wood
to he used in the interior finish of the
building in the New York navy yard
which is 10 be used for the storage of
high explosives.
Examination for appointments to tho
marine corps from civil life will be
held in Washington ;tc LIST of this
month. when il is expected that many
moro applicants Will he on hand than
are likely 10 receive positions.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-19
AN ERA OF rRnGREss

IN this day OF progress and develop
mont ii is gratifying to note that the
work Of the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION in our city is increasing daily
in usefulness and magnitude. During
the past twelve months over two hun
drcd new members have been added.
The young men have manifested a live
~ interest in the various department.
or features Of the work, namely. the
educational classes, gymnasium classes
ana path rooms. games, reading rooms.
library. sunday meetings. Bible classes.
entertainments and other attractions.
Inc work for boys has been remarka-
bly, successful. They have the same
proVileges as mon. only a, different
hours FROM the present indications
even much larger work will be done
this fall and winter.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-19
H1Tcu's MILL BLOWN UP.
Two Men Killed and Three Wounded
The Boiler Blown over Quar-
tor of n Mile


The Boiler Blown over Quar-
ter of Il Mile.
Yesterday about ITO o'clock an explo-
sion took place at Hitch's mill on what
was known as Millgan Point. in the
Fifth Ward, in which one man was
killed and three others wounded. The
particulars, as learned BY the Virgin
ian-Pilot representative. are that at
O'Clock the mill was started and it was
found that the pumps would not work.
An attempt was made to remedy II.
put before anything could be done one
of the boilers exploded adjoining the
main part of the mill. blowing one end
or the mill out. The dynamo boiler
was blown 10 atoms and the dynamo
badly injured. The railroad track lead
ing from the mill 10 the trestle across
the creek was blown all out of shape,
and Il portion of the trestle was blown
to pieces, and the boiler was blown
across SCOTS Creek on the Primers
Point side Il distance of a quarter of a
mile. An investigation was made. when
it was found that Douglass Sherin, who
attends 10 The chain and removes saw
dust. was killed His skull was frac-
tured and he received n bad cut on the
back of the head. Gus Osborn who was
reported killed was found to have been
badly scalded and his skull fractured.
but is still alive. Preston Williams the
engineer was badly scaldcd and re-
ceived several cuts about the face.
Ballard. who Is employed as mill man.
received an ugly cut on the arm from
some of the lying debris. Several doc
tors We're summoned from this city.
DIS. Holiday and Hope being the first
to answer the call. Later Dr. McMur-
ran came. but his services were not
needed, all that could he done for the
men having been done. DR.. Holiday
gave permission to remove Shcrin's
body 10 his home on eparl street be-
tween High and Queen. where an in
quest will be held by Justice Rustic.
OF the county. Gus Osborn was remov-
ed to his home in Baltimore. The
other men We're carried to their homes
III wagon. All OF the men were col
orcd. What was thought To he a man
on the boiler when it was in the air,
was found to be a large piece of pipe
wrapped in baEging, and the bagging
came loose. The destruction was COM
rietc. Pieces of the mill were found
some distance off. The boiler passed
to the west Of the mill. which prevent
cd further destruction. Had it gone
toward Park View there would have
been more serious consequences The
mill had been shut down since last Fri
day and only started up at o'clock
with a few hands. II the regular force
had been on duty there is no telling
what the resul; would have been. There
was an insurance on tho mill. but Mr.
Serpcll could not tell to Just what
amount and could not tell the amount
or the damages yet. 1t would take
some time to make n survey. hut they
would be quite heavy. Work was COM
mcnced at once removing the debris so
mat the damages can be repaired.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-19
a MENACE TO THE PEOPLE.
Portsmouth. Va, Aug. 10.

Editor Nirginian- Pilot:
II is difficult. indeed. to understand
why the people Of Portsmouth will lon
ger tolerate a system which is, To say
The least. positive menace to human
life. and, although few. if any. cas-
ualiics have as yet been chronicled, 1t
Is safe TO predict that. sooner or later.
the life of some citizen will pay the
penalty of our procrastination. | refer
to the overhead system OF electric
wircs-thc telegraph telephone. clc-
,ric light and trolley wircs-altogether
they form a perfect network, each OF
which carries its due proportion of the
deadly fluid. and should a break occur
IN any one of them. pedestrians are
liable to be electrOcuted without a mo-
ment's notice. especially at night. Dur
ing the fierce storm which was nj its
height here Thursday night several
breaks occurred in the electric wires;
about town. including the trolley wires;
of the Port Norfolk railway. which
might have. but for the timely action
OF the company In shutting down Their
plant. brought serious consequences
1t was positively dangerous TO be
abroad Thursday night. and Yet there
were quite number OF business men
detained from their homes. who it may
he considered. were fortunate in cscap-
ing contact with the numerous live
wires about town
But this is not the only danger which
threatens the people from the over
head system. Those unsightly poles are
another annoyance. They are not only
unsightly. hut are also dangerous. No
one can tell at what moment he or she
while passing down n street will be the
victim Of n live wire or broken mole
This matter is one Of vital importance
to The masses and should be given So
riouS attention.
The Council should take such stems;
rs are necessary tn better safeguard
the lives Of the people. and. in this con-
nec'ion. would say that the under
ground system for all wires would OBJ
viate the present difficulty, and can he
done without any expense whatever 10
The city. WHY NOT PUT ALL WIRES
UNDERGRO
Pro BONO PIfRIICO
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-19
i. NJ. Q. \. NEWS.

The Boy>' Gospel Army outing an
nounc"l for yesterday Afternoon lids
been postponed until next week.
The second Y. VI. &. \. moonlight cX-
cursion will take place Monday evening,
August. 2Sth. The excursion in June
was such a great success that many
persons have requested the manage
mcnt to run another. This delightful
trip on the POcahontas. with n select
musical program and other enjoya bic
features. will insure Il large patronage
Of the members and friends of the AS
sociation.
The third service in the special series
of meetings for men will be conducted
by the young men of ovens Memorial
NJ. T.. Church tomorrow afternoon
This meeting will be held at the As
ISOLATION building.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-19

One Of tho most curious illustrations
OF the change IN sentiment brought by
the lapse OF time was shown the other
day. when the sword. enameled and
set with brillants and bearing the in
scrirt!on. England expects every man
To do his duty" and on the reverse side
"TrafnlSar.' which was presented by
the city of London to Admiral Lord
CollinEwood. was sold at auction for
$1,000. Admiral Collingwood was second
in command ut the battle of trafalgar
The sword presented to the same off
Ger by the city OF Liverpool was sold
at the Samc time for $500
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-19
miscellaneous Happenings COnden-
Sed For Virginian-Pi Readers.
MOVEMENTS OF PEOPLE
what il Going On I'm and Around
Portsmouth ana Suburban Com.
muuttes Gnthered,' siftcd ana
Told In Few words-The Past, tho
Present and tho Failure Revealed.
Related and Eoreshadowcd.

The meeting at owe lfrahch' whicn
mas peeh INTERRUPTED ny .he s.oi!i' WIZ
be resumed IL the weather perHhi,s hcAt
sunday night. KEY, Il. i. beauies, Oh
Central church, VIII assist the pastor
next week.
In drunken row yesterday Il negro
man named IrNin Johnson was shot
near Bowers Hin. The hall entered ms
back. The man VINO ala the shooU"S
made his escape.
All the effects In Hotel portsmouth
We're sold at public auction ycs'er-
day
AttGn'Ion is ca ,,,is , TO advertisement
small sioop turned bottom UPWARDS
WAS floating Ill me harpor yeS.erunS;
There was no one in her ana IL could
not he learned whether her crew was
drowned or not.
Two white men were fined $40 each
Yesterday NY Mayor balru Tor using
vulgar ara indecent language on the
streets.
Wheoi came OH one OF ~ -. VII
lians' hacks yesterday while passing
down High street anu damaged the
pool table is offered for sale. See
advertisements
Rev. l.. T.. fctty left yesterday Tor
Amherst. Va. for w" weeks vaca-
ton. MI church services OF Monumcn-
tai VIII be held regularly during his
absence.
Monumontel Church-i'r"aching at II
n IN. and S;l9 =. m: by itcv. j: j. Renn.
of ;he Western North carolina Con-
1er"hco ana pastor Oh lteldSNlile Meth
odisi church.
MIS- Jackson, OF Manchcs'er VINO
has been IN tho city Tor several weeks
returned nom" yesterday.
The Wilmington e%cursionists Will
not care to visit these two cites IN such
weather asain.
'"hl's LOUIS coi"rou' was S"nt 10 INC
county jan Yesterday Tor thirty days
Tor beating.
Mr.. >. ~ west ana vic ieit yeslcr-
gay lpr ii"rhpft"h, NScoi'iac county
Va, to spend n month.
MI; ~. i. Wool leit last nlSht Tor
tfapo rec 9nrllEs 10 Spend some
time Win his family who are sojourn-
'hs i"IrS n vv,,so, ,or. ,,s. rir,,
Mr.. J"hn !" watson leit last nisht
1nr :NilcEhhhy Hp'iHSS 10 JON MS lam
ny LOT zen uaES.
ne oou.herh states tS'eIiioi," r'o,c
pe'weeh ms cl'y ana Norioik Is
nroN'i an" NV '"'",', ~, "a, 'oi "e'"ce"
inc Two c't'cS coniu pe nh s-,, -
~ Eirge Tree iil'i ma" an.,en across
f me oean"a'u nj I'm - ~, op' H., a.,
Nrc1h anu n"Sr It VIM uc.nAuu nv nv
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-19
VEST NORFOLK.

If nothing prevents two more build
ings will soon be finished and added TO
the list Of dwellings, on jefferson street
between Third and Fourth avenues.
w. II. MCCabe. president of the West
Norfolk Lumber Company, is having
the houses erected.
The Sanitary Committee recently an
pointed. is making our streets and va
cant lots look smooth.
The weather this week has been un-
usually bad for newsbOys. but the
readers of the NirEinan- Pilot in West
Norfolk have cause TO be thankful for
getting their paper on time. even with
all the bad weather the carriers had
to face. While the way has been rough
we earnestly hope il will be smoothcl
owed Saturday evening by responding
promptly and fully when the boys go
10 make their collections. We don't
see how any subscriber can conscien-
tiously turn away n boy unpaid, when
he has faced the wind and rain to de-
liver the papers.
CHURCH SERVICES.
West Norfolk NJ. l.. Church. South.
Rev. j. D. Langley. pastor-Sunday
school at 10 n M; preaching at IL a. m.
and y. m.
West Norfolk Baptist Church. Rev.
Vernon Hanson. pastor-Sunday school
at 10 a. III. Preaching at II a. m and
=. m
The pastor not being in town IT is
likely that his pulpit will he filled by
Rev. Mr.. Hutchins. of Berklcy.
Mems black and tan half hose. abso-
Mtely stainless. with high splicel heels
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-08-19
Proposals for Curling and Paving.
Office Local Board Of Improvement
Fitth Ward
Portsmouth. va. August IL 1899.

Bids will hc OPENED at the Office Of
John l.. Watson. Ne. 500 High street.
this city. addressed % the Local Board
of Improvement OF Flfth Ward ON the
2lst DAY OF AUGUST. ISM at r. III
for furnishing all tools. sand and cement
and performing all the labor required III
setting granite CURLING and PAVING
cutters with stone Oh those certain
strcts particularly named u sDccinci-
tons in strict accordancc with thc plans
and specifications To be seen 1t tAc office
OF the City surveyor
BIDS FOR SETTING CURLING must he
made at so much ncr iincal foot and
PAVING THE CUTTERS with granite
blocks at so mitch per sQuarc yard.
Each hid must b" on blank form 20
be had at the office OF the CITY Surveyor.
The right to accept or reject any ono
or more OF the bids To tn" ,%cluSion NJ
the others. or to reject all OF them. IS
specially reserved.
Each hid must he accompanied Ivy y
certified check in the sum Of two hundred
aud nifty ($25ooN dollars as a guarantee
that the bidder Will give satisfactory
bond ana enter into a bona ndc contract
IL the same be awarded Inn; the amount
of tho check TO he forfeited To the city
of Portsmouth should the bidder fail TO
do SO
No bid will he considered unless made
in strict conformity 10 this advertise
mcnt.
JOHN l.. WATSON. Chairman.
l.. NJ. PALMER. Secretary. auli-td