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COLORED MEN IN CONFERENCE.
DISCUSSION OF METHODS roR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF THE RACE.
Majority of Speakers said colored
Labor Could Find Employment
when 1t Was Trustwcrthy.

Tuskeegee, Ala, February 2s.--The work.
ers' conference of Tuskeegee Normal and
Industrial institute met today In Porter
hall and began tho discussion OF the
methods best calculated to bring about the
Improvement OF tho colorcd people and
the policy which will tend TO mako the
relations between the whites and blacks
more friendly and mutually helpful,
Prof. Booker T. Washington opened tho
meeting with few remarks bearing In q
general way on this subject. He thought
there was large class OF white men who
showed q decided inclination to help the
negro when he seemed inclined to help
himself Tho question on which Mr.. Wash
ington seemed particularly anxious to get
testimony was whether the negro could get
work readily, provided no was skilled ana
willing and reliable. There was some dif-
ference of opinion on this point, but tho
burden was on tho side OF the assertion
that the colored man could always get
work when he was competent and trust
worthy.
Rev. Dr.. George II. Sale of Atlanta said
that In this city the attitude toward the
coiored man was that he was all right 10
long as he kept his place.
Mrs Kate Putnam of Berea thought that
the solution OF the whole question lay In
teaching the people to live up to principles
which would command tho respect of all
persona. black or white.
! A colored man from Savannah asserted
| that negroes We're as readily employed in
that city and Augusta as white men. bu,
| William II. Stewart of Louisville Ky.
said that negroes in that city never had
had the same recognition given as TO the
whites, and he did not believe they ever
would
| Mrs. Golden. ooIored drossmkaer OF
| Atlanta, said that It was impossible for
| her to get work from the white people in
the city IN which she lived, but Mrs, Eng
land. n colored milllner from Birmingham
said that she had always had all the work
she could do.
President A. G. Atkins was of tho opin.
! ion that 1t was unwpse for the negro &c
| be politically aggressive Just now.
| G. j Galloway of Kowaii, Ga, Expressed
the belief that the colorcd man ought t.
make n special effort to prove his relabil.
/ ity He believed that his tendency to un.
| steadiness was one Of the faults which
| has stood greatly in his way.
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FOREIGN pRrlsrs.

IJMA Peru.--The government Of Chile has
revived 10 remain neutral In the revolt now
going on IN Bolivia. and has stationed troops
10 prevent any incursions from the FRONTIER
ARAcAs..--The revolution started against
President lgnaeio Andradc by General Ramon
Glierrpfa president Of the new state ol onn-
riec. has found no echo In other parts OF
Venezuela
MONTREAL --sehcr Rivera and senior ~:
II Di6,. PHILIPPINE "educaGona embassy.
have left for llaifax, from which port they
VII sail on February y for England, on tne
steamer California,
OTTAWA ontsiir wiitsed Laurier, when
asked II he had anything to say rs 70 the gu !,
come OF the meetings. Of the intcrnntiona'
commission. said he must decline to be lntefr
yirwee on the question.
IlAVANA--N Nothing Ia known here OF Wasa.
lnxton reports regarding the arrangemeat FOR
"a Il, 900 loan by means OF the mun'oi22ali
ties Of cuba assuming tho oblignton Ihey
aro Wiling TO do so, but their financial apility
IS Questionable.
OXFoRD.-~The labor college, or college w
Iaher leaders. called Ruskn hall. and founded
by two young Americana. MesFrs. w Vroo'
man and G. a. Ba1td was formally opened ~
ut the Oxford town hall, at n largely ATTENDED
meeting. presided over BY y. York powell
rsgils professor of modern history Ia the Uni
ver siiy OF Oxford. Representatives Of trad
and labor orBanlzasionS were present from
various parts OF the kingdom.
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The SENATE AND HOUSE
Lightweight Pages Of the River and liarboi
Bill Disposed OF.
THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL PASSED
Limit of Armor IL Placed at S445 Per
Ton-A Bad Defeat for the Naval
Committee.

Washington, February % I'm his invo-
cation at the opening OF the senate today
the chaplain alluded feelingiy To 'our an
cient friends across the sea, bereft OF
their president" and prayed that the Mas
ters guidance be extended to the French
republic,
Mr.. Faulkner wv. va.) presented the
protest of John T. McGraw against this
seating of N D. Scott, elected senator
from West Virginia. 1t was ordered to
lie on the table.
bill reported from the committee on
military affairs permitting volunteer regl-
ments to retain their colors and to de-
posit them In the State cspitols was
passed.
A senate bill was passed fixing the
boundaries OF the Northern Cheyenne In
dian reservation for the purchase of stock
and for the erection OF fences cnd build
ings at the Tongue River agency.
Mr. Frye (AIe) chairman of the COM
mit,ee on commerce. moved that consider
alton OF the river and harbor bill be be-
gun.
After an understanding as to the propo-
sition. Mr.. Hawley, In charge of the army
reorganization bill, said:
Il wish only TO say that course is en-
tirely satisfactory to me. | had intended
at 2 o'clock to suggest that the army bill
so over for day without losing its place
as unfinished business"
The rivers and harbors bill was then
taken up and It's reading begun.
At 5:45 p. IN. the rivers and harhors
bill was laid aside, lightweight pages
having been completed.
bill granting to the Denison, Bonhana
and Gulf Railway company the franchises
heretofore granted to Denlaon, Bonham ana
New Orleans Railroad company, was
passed.
After brief executive session the read
ing of tho Alaska code bill was begun In
open session and at its close the senats
adjourned.
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THE SAMOAN INCIDENT.
suggestions Made that All Old Scores
lie Wiped Ont.

Washington February Pho demand
has been made by the German government
for the removal by the United States gov
eminent Of Chief Justice Chambers OF
Samoa nor ia 1t true that either the
United States or the British government
has demanded the removal OF the German
consul general, Or. Rafael, and the Ger
man consul al Apia, Mr.. Rose
The acts OF these officials have been
the subject of criticism and II has gone
20 the point that suggestion has been
made from each of the two Eides Into which
tile issue has divided the tripartite powers.
that about the most satisfactory and~ruick-
est way 10 restore harmonious relations
and insure peaceful administration 10
Samoa would be- 10 with11sw all Of these
officials and To wipe out all old scoraG.
At the same time there have been no de,
mands made on either side; nothing oul
intinations and suggestions. What the
result will be 1t is impossible to foreteii
BY this time, II the German promise has
been carried out. one OF these factors hl'
| been removed IN the person OF Or. Hefaei
who has been recalled 10 Germany.
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THE FEMININE OBSERVER.

Joy never kills, but worry does.
How many times over you spend the
IS that you lost or had stolen from you.
Did you ever notice how truly happy
some persons look when they have bad
news to tellf
Easter novelties are now either being
made or bought by those who never let
chance to give present slip by.
Black is selected for smart dinner gowns
to be worn during Lent by women who
go in heavily for eternal fitness OF things.
A freak in stationery is to have the
corner of widows card quite black,
while the rest Of the space Is plain dead
white.
Don't think men 60 blind to the intrica-
cies OF woman's dress that they will
fall to notice the absence of buttons OH
gloves and boots.
Why is 1t men never remove their hats
when they sit at the windows OF their
clubs? They wouldn't think OF keeping
on their headgear under their own roof.
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shc difference in the amount Of the royal
ties paid.
The Walker amendment was carried.
liz to as.
The Hopkins amendment to the amend
ment was carried--tV2 10 7S--and. "a
amended. nying the price OF armor at s<4S.
the amendment was adopted without divi-
sion. ass >
Mr.. Moody tRep.. Mass then created
something OF a furore by Offering at the
end OF the bill copy OF tho senate bill
TO create the rank OF admiral OF the navy.
tproarious applause greeted the reading OF
the amendment. The house had amended
this bill so as to create the rank OF vice
admiral as we'll az admiral. the purpose
being to allow Dewey to be appointed adj
miral and Sampson Vice admiral This
move euchred the naval committee. Mr..
boutelle at first reserved point OF order
against the amendment, but turning sud-
denly upon Mr., Moody declared he would
withdraw the point in Difference to what
appeared to be the general demand OF the
house II the amendment could be yoted on
without debate.
I'VE will vote without word" said Mr.,
Moody
Vote. voteH went up Ia chorus from
all sides of the house. Tho question on
the amendment was nut aud carried With
a rousing cheer When the NOES" were
called for there was the silence OF the
grave.
The bill was then reported to the house
Separate votes were demanded BY Mr..
Boutelle upon the nava! academy and ar
NOR plate amendments both OF which
were carried, the former by 90 TO 40 and
the latter by 1870 to 80.
Mr., Boutelle then moved to recommi,
the bill with instructions to restore the
price of armor plate to s645 per ton as
originally recommended by the committee
The motion was voted down 20 TO- 1856.
The bill was then passed.
The senate amendments to the military
academy bill were adopted and the house
adjourned.
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ApAMs POISONING CASE.
Cornish Says He Believes NioIincar
In the Guilty Party.

y
In the Guilty Party.
New York February 23.-Herry Cornish,
on tho witness stand, said he believed
Molineaux had sent him the poisoned
bromo settler. He said he thought Molin-
oaux had sent him tho poison becRiisn
he was the only man who had shown great
enmity toward him; he had lied about him
and persecuted him; that he had lied about
others In the club; there was cnnity be-
tween Barnet and Molneaux and Moln-
eaux had etnrtcd stories about members
OF tho Knickerbocker Athletic club.
Witness stated that Molincaux, being
with n rival club, was jealous OF him, H.
declared that the coroner must search the
athletic clubs Of New York for the muir
derer of Miss Adams. He suspected Moln-
eaux OF having sent Kutnow powders. to
Barnet
He testified that Mrs. Mollneaux's stata-
ment that she had never been IN Barnct's
room alone was false. Ho knew of a per-
son who had seen Mrs. Mnlineaux and
Barnet drinking wine In the latter's room
when no other person was present. Wit
ness stated that MolinoauS was his bitter
enemy and the only man he knew Of VINO
could nave motive for wishing to take
HIS life
Cornish WINS very earnest in testiiying
and contradicted much that he had said
when he was FIRST examined by The cor-
oner
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front as fast as the pack trains could take
it, General Weston said he received no
complaints us to the meat ration while he
was in charge at Siboney.
Replying to Colonel Gillespie, witness
said he did not know whether any beef
furnished the army had been treated
chemically.
Major Henry Osgood, acting as assistant
commissary general prior to the outbreak
OF the war and subsequently assigned to
duty at Santiago. testified that he looked
after the issue of beef there. He declared
that in his opinion many of the claims
of officers that refrigerated beef was
spoiled we're false The beef, he said, Of
ten appeared offensive when merely
viewed, whereas If knife were used 10
cut off the outside THE best beef you
could find anywhere" would be found.
Snap Judgment WIS taken often on that
beef" the witness declared.
Speaking OF the men and their Gem
plants, he said: "All their livers wera
cut OF whack ] estimate that 70 per cent
! OF them had enlarged livers and they
| were ready to complain at everything
wanted to he fed all tie time on delica-
| cies."
II was nearly o'clock when Former
Commissary General Eagan, who had ar
rived from New York, was presented to
| the court. Proceeding in reply to ques-
| tons, he said he considered carefully the
question OF fresh beef for the army when
beef on the hoof or Refrigerated beef could
| not be supplied. He was very fayorably
| Impressed with the canned roast beef,
tasted it and united with other officers
of the department in adopting IL. lie un-
derstood the navy had issued 1t for many
years with entire satisfaction. In intro
ducing canned roast beef 1t was the in
tention to use It as an Incident and the
men could take it or not as they liked,
The best way, he said, for It to be used
was in stew with tomatoes or Other
vegetables.
The first complaint about this beef came
from Captain Philip Reed OF the com
missary department. Witness was sur
prised and at once ordered all officers whf
had this beef to examine and report.
The response Endorsed the beef. Thu
question OF supplying refrigerated bee
came up at once with the war and thsr'
we're many consultations with the packers
representatives rs to the keeping Of tn
beef. The refrigerated beef and the frozel
beef was sent to Tampa for test ant
witness recollection was that frozen bee
spoiled first
} "Mind you, however. said Genera, Ed
gan. this was not beef treated with chem
icals."
J there were plans for fresh bea suppl
refrigerated beef. beef on the hoof to b
furnished by contractors and for the gov
! eminent to own Its own herd. All NJ
, experience taught him the understandable
of the government owning its own nero
Refrigerated beef he considered hrst choie
and when the beef concerns offered
! and guaranteed its .preseINation ho aN
J cepted Il.
: Without concluding the hearing OF Gen
erai Eagan's testimony the court adlourne
j until morning.
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they arc caused by chronic or ncrvs
trouble they will usually Yield to res,
and quiet. But rest and quiet are moi
possible when there is a theater party mr.
q dinner awaiting one. To cure these un.
timely headaches quickly. unfasten the
hair. brush 1t and pile 1t loosely ON ton
Of tho head Take off all stiff clothing.
Battle the back OF the neck and temples
IN water os hot rs can be borne to which
a few drops Of lavender essence have been
added. Lie down In dark room FOR .
few minutes with small hot water bae
at the back OF the neck.
->-.
Meals for Day,
BREAKFAST.
Oatmeal and Cream
Fried Crackers. flashed Potatoes.
Vienna Sausages Fried Plantains.
Cafe All Luit.
The Post.
LUNCHEON.
Shrimp Omelette
Broiled Ham. Mullins.
Cheese and Jelly. Cocoa.
DINNER.
Cream of Tomatoes.
Tenderloin Trout. Mayonnaise.
Baked Potatoes.
Roast Wild Duck, Currant Jelly.
Turnips. Carrots. Corn Fritters.
Canned Peaches. With Cream. Cakes.
Cafe Noir.
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Nerve Food.

Nerve Food.
Women who are addicted to nervous
ness should avoid peppers, spices, eggs,
too much meat and highly seasoned sauces
and dressings. Their diet should consist
of fish, soup. celery and lettuce. Both
celery and lettuce contain soothing prop
erty which, taken in this vegetable form
is the best possible food and tonic for the
nerves,
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A New York Physician Advises
His Patient to Take Lydia E.
pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
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Drop of Forty Dewr@es

sherman, Texas, February 2s--The
freeze attending the sudden and terrific
norther OF last night damaged exposed
stock. The Thermometer showed a drop
OF more than 40 degrees in eight hours
from 30 To Q.
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nItIGANpAGE prT DOwN.
Cuban Troops Quickly Put a stop 90
Depredntions by Bnndifs.

New YORK. February 2s "A dispatch 10
the Tribune from Havana says
Brigandagc Is reported frem Matanzss
province. but Il met with heroic treat
ment. A party OF seven bandits, alleged
to be former Spanish guerillas led BY me-
gro guide named Vidal. begun The depre-
dations A squad OF Cuban soldiers. under
Major Arguelies pursued and overlook INC
band near the hamlc. OF cartagtna, wnero
TWO of the bandits were killed ana two
wounded The Cubans lost one kilisa auu
one wounded
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COURT OF INQUIRY.
S Of the Commissary Department
Testify as to the Beef.
ALLEGATIONS OF REGULAR OFFICERS
y All Say the Canned Roast Beef
Mas observation-disclosures EnEnn
Bcgins His New Testimony.

|khington, February 2S.-The testi-
h Of Colonel j. r. Weston, who was
IA outbreak of the war assistant COM
h}iy general and who now is the sue
III Of Commissary General Charles p.
III. together with the appearance OF
Hdal Eagan, was the feature OF today's
Ardings of the court of inquiry, in
|ieAting the charges of General Miles
IS the beef supply to the army while
n d and Porto Rico. Each contended
Etae canned beef was wholesome and
uttus component of the army ration
shiSas furnished at Santiago and in
hrtico and took Issue with the reg
ularby officers who had criticised 1t.
Mgqg the refrigerated beef, the testi-
menAtoday tended to show that Ii. was
salslry. General Eagan took issue
WIN eral Miles in regard to the beef
/ ontnpf being the best supply OF fresh
nesf Y army, insisting that such source
L Ess Noticeable In Cuba, and especially
undest in any country where the ami
NAV I'm the beef could not disappear
peioreling,
The of the court of inquiry in
wasni1 will be finished for the time
peinR the middle of next week,
shen tHrt will adjourn to Chicago TO
loohoVk packing industry in that city
anu ext such witnesses as may be
mcst Gently reached at that point.
from W the court will proceed to
uinana. ether their duties will carry
We men elsewhere after returning tc
Nssnngfll depend on future develop
captaifander R. Piper of the sub
hs,ence tment of volunteers was
varied asjtness today. He was as
signed aahissary OF the Second bri-
gade, FR,y corps embarking witt
nenerai Us expedition for Porte
nco' IN tRico native cattle in con
neciion vi bed and roast beef was is.
sueu. Na'tf was issued. he thought
nse Gays e5en until August IL, aftel
wnich. ulnstructions OF Colone
Sharpe, cobmissary, he drew retrig
e'sten peel the Massachusetts.
q, uenerai Weston. who was Genera
onsiIeis 1.-THE commissary depart
msn. IN inlago campaign and WHIT
succeeas " Eagan as commissnr,
e,nvlai " tmy. testified that tn
wnoie sunle.tsh beef was considerei
sno,oughly ilngton prior to the EN-
parhatoh otmy for Cuba and tn
Sgnc'usion that canned roast bee
Vas lne pesf obtainabie. He wa
men ana stilAthe opinion that mex
rel,igeraloand beef ON the hoo
canned roast Hha haet rast aunply
Conditions in ttiavn camnaipn mnd
iIiserateu cattle beef suppl
wiling in appF hit remained yer
naiataoie ~ she complaints he at
anu.eo 20 tithat thei uen wer
ts{ tiago.
General wes,, ~ soma jenpt,
NV ,he his'oje embarkation q
nished the trot mn there was a
fne as he had anvwhere.
Regarding thd csnnad roast lec
IN Cuba, Generh asid tbat IN
commissary offiIr col n full n,
ton from the 4missnrv becaus
they would not There we're al
Ways both canned NJ and bacon q
hand, and the ,vhateyar the
Asked for. The a. The com
''ssy store no rushed 10 tn
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INDIAN GRAZING LANDS
uepresentativc stephens Infroducen
nil 10 Extend Time.

Especial DIspaich % TIC rVHtJ
washington. February 28.--Represeata-
tive stephens has introduced bin 70
amend section 20 OF an ACT approved June
2s, 1885. SO as to permit the use Of grazing
larda in the Indian Territory until spia
lands are finally allotted 70 the inuians'
Mr. stephens amendment Is as follows
That ali lease Of agricpltural lands belong
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PRETTY SPRING GOWN.

III PRETTY SPRING GOWN.
"a which the fashionable girl wears.
owns were never so pretty MS this
iiney are of soft materials COM
al the newest colors and are
IA in all sorts of artistic ways.
u are q feature of spring gowns.
are made entirely of lace, some
set and ribbon, or silk and ribbon
II n few, especially those for even
sear, are studded with beads and
gems.
attractive walking toilette is shown
iyeloped In striped French flannel :.
xripes are black, upon a background
Rttric blue. The skirt is close fit
round the hips with the fulness
I'd with special care as to evenness,
q the beauty Of outline is preserved
fare.
bodice Is snug fitting affair.
"a with black velvet bands around
|ssIst with yoke of the same ma
The belt is decorated with cut
{uckles. Bands of light blue ribbon
Idcsswise the yoke and sleeves which
fstendency to have more fitness at
|s0ulders.
hat is of light Clipped straw
ksd with feathers and flowers.
Helen Grey-Page.
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r-~|~~-~O~N~->N
IN WOMAN'S REALM

8 ~. q only a few days off we
- only by the balm. days
a. liar nights, but by the pref
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roDAy's EVENTS.


COLUMBUS. ohio.--The Columbus, Hooking
valley and Toledo railroad VIII be SOFA IN
tbs city today.
KEW YORK. The chamber Of commerce
racsntiop TO Lord Beresford will be held 10 the
roo,ls OF the chamber today
uAyANA.--Admiral SIMPSONS squadrel,
basded by the New York. Is expected 10 rsacE
nee today 1t will remain here until fepru-
AIRY 20.
HAVANA. This Is the fourth anniseisaIy
ot the uprising In Santiago provinces; tns rea y,
h.t,nning OF the Cuban rebellion. Inc oay -
N h made memorable by C.han ceiepratio9na
!" III the cities OF the island The festivities
nre 10 continue for several days.
NsW YORK. White the Gutenberg monu-
oosnt Ia he erected In front Of the esca piish-
n,rt ~ n Hes & Co. In New YORK ID 20.
n,,ite complete, this day, when y tns sei ~
aa,"m;yersary at Gutsnberg's death, VIII DC
n,srked by public view OF the monument
LIMA. Peru.-rhe government has sen, 4
Communication to Irving D. Dudley, onlNu
states minister ~ Lime, inviting MN 70 pIss
s.sut himself today ut the Bank OF feIu anu
London to receiye tho $4,000 awardsa 10 VIZ
iof ii. McCord for damages sustained ny lea-
s,,; ~ Imprisonment during one OF Inc refo-
lutionary outbreaks In FsFn.
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AnotIrer Norther.

Derlson. Texas. February ga northsr
with freezing weather arrived at midnight:
In thirty minutes there was drop in the
temperature Of 40 degrees
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(Repcrts similar 10 the above are received
from many points. but no material ia'ufy ~
etAted.)
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aencrnI Observations.
observations taken at all stations by unitee
etn,te weather bureau at 9 o. M. 10Th merfd-