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MR. PoWDERLY's VIEWS.
Talks 10 tie Industrial Commission
On Immigration.

Terence V. Powderly, Commissioner
General OF immigration, was before the
Industrial Commission yesterday after
noon. he was summoned especially 10 in
form the Commission on the question of
immigration.
Speaking Of restricting immigration, he
said that in 1863 the mine operators, con-
frunted by an obstinate strike, concluded
there was no way OF overcoming the men
except By the importation OF cheap labor
from Europe, and there was Immediately
an incursion OF Italians, Russians, and
Hungarians. SO that today there are at
least two men in the coal regions await
ing each place. The result Of it is that the
homes with all the modern equipments that
had been occupied by the families OF
American miners have become barracks for
a new class OF settlers. They failed to as
simulate. Mr.. Powderly went through a
town two years ago where he failed to
meet a man or woman who spoke the Eng
iish language. They do not intend TO stay
and they lake the wealth Of the country
out Of it in great amounts. In Lackawanma
county over s1G0 800 went 10 Europe from
men who were not citizens.
Mr.. POwdeTly said that the padTone sys-
TEN still exists all through the region. The
alien contract labor law is being constant
ly eyaded. The padrones do not make spe-
citic contracts with the people across the
water, but get their Italian dependents for
instance, 10 invite their friends over here
TO iill places.
The one effective remedy for this evasion
OF the alien contract labor law, he said, is
TO hold them 10 the restrictions OF the law
where it was proven that they came in re-
sponse TO invitations
On the subject OF inspection. he said he
had headed oil one OF the most noted an
archists. Of Europe. who mad made his way
into this country as 4 first-Class cabin pas
senger. He has advised for the better po-
Icing Of the Canadian and Mexican lire
sgainst surreptitious immigrants that the
head tax be increased from 81 to 81. I'm
migrants are manifested TO some point IN
Canada near the American line and wher
they are not under surveillance steal acros.
the border
One way Of preventing this invasion of
the country at the border line, said Mr.
Powderly, is TO make a thorough medical
examination of all who come over, as
thorough as that which was made by the
military authorities of men who offered
themselves for recruits for the late war.
Half the people in the poOrhOuses in one
State, Mr. PowdcrIy had discovered from
enquiry, were aliens. II is impossible TO
ascertain the statistics from the country
generally on this point, for the reason that
on the books Of the pauper institutions
they are classed as foreigners, and not as
aliens, foreigner evidently being intended
TO describe ihe individual as one who had
been born abroad. He has no objection to
the healthy immigrant. but he thinks that
the extension of the steamship companies
guarantee, 10 return any undesirable c.ti-
zen within year. 20 a fve-year limit,
would discourage the importation of a
class OF people that can do nothing but
harm TO the country.
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FOR CENTENNIAL FUNDS
Action Taken at the Finnpce Com-
mittee's Meetinp

The finance committee of the Centen.-
NAL Celebration held meeting at the Eb-
oitt last night. Col. NJ. Nj. Parker presld-
ed. ana about fifteen members were pres
eHt.
Major H. L. Blscoe introduced rego,u-
non providing that the District be divided
ihto Twelve parts. and that committee be
appointed from the finance committee to
act as chairmen of each of these sections,
each chairman being privileged to select
I'VE members to aid him in collecting
funds, and that committee of five be ap-
pointed by the chairman Of the finance
committee to select sub-chairmen and TO
determine the boundaries of districts.
The resolution was adopted, and the fol-
lowing committee appointed: Thomas ".
Smith, northeast; b. II. Warner. north
west; c. B. Church, southwest: W. S.
Knox, central; Archibald Greenless.
Georgetown; b. B. Earnshaw, southeast;
James w. Somerville.
Col. H. F. Blount was elected v.ce chair
man, and e. L. Towers secretary. The
meeting then adjourned subject to call.
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CONGREGATIONAL Notes.

The credentials Of Senator-eIect Chaunccy NJ.
Depew were presented to the Senate by Mr.
piatt Of New York yesterday.
joint resolution providing for the election oi
Senators by direct vote OF the people was Of
tered IT. the Senate yesterday by Mr.. Alien of Nc
braska.
\ resolution reaiIirning the doctrines and
principles Of the Declaration OF Independence, and
declaring that these principles alike applicable
to all territories where distinct society exists,
as well TO the United States. was offered
in the Senate yesterday by sIr. Allen, who de
clAlcd later that ic should address the Senate
today ON the same. '--"--
The Senate yesterday passed House bill cstab-
fishing a military park on the battlefield at
NicksLufg, Tot which $4,000 appropriated.
The legislative appropriation bill was not con
cluded by tho Senate yesterday, and Mr.. Cuyom
gave qoiiee That he should cndeavor 10 have it
passed today.
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A CABLE TO MANILA.
The President Urges the Neccssit!
for It's Construction.

The President Urges the Necessity
for It's Construction.
The President yesterday transmitted the
to enacting legislation at this session
looking to the construction of cable be-
tween the United States and Manila,
touching at the Hawaiian Islands and
Cuba:
As consequence of the ratification OF the
Treaty OF Paris by the Senate of the United States
and its expected ratification by the Spanish gov
ernInent, the United States will come into posses
sion OF the Philippine Islands, the farther
shores of the Pacific.
The Hawaiian Islands and Guam being United
States territory and forming convenient stop
ping places the way across the sea- the neces-
sity for speedy cable communication between the
United States and all these Pacific islands has be-
come imperative.
Such communication should be established in
such Il way as to he wholly under the control
of the United States, whether in time OF peace
or war. At present the Philippines only be
reached by cables which pass through many
foreign countries, and the Hawaiian Islands and
Guam can only he communicated with by steam
crs, involving delays in each instance of at least
week. The present conditions should not be
allowed to continue for moment longer than is
absolutely necessary.
So long ago 1855 reference was made in an
Executive message to Congress OF the necessity
for cable communication between the United
States and Hawaii. This necessity has greatly
increased since then. The question has been dis
cussed in the Fifty second, Fifty fourth, and Fifty
fifth Congresses in each of which some effort has
been made looking toward laying a cable, at least
far the Hawaiian Islands.
The time has now arrived when n cable in the
Pacific must extend as far Manila, touching at
the Hawaiian Islands and Guam on the way
Two methods of establishing this cable com
muncation at once suggest themselves. First,
construction and maintenance OF such a cable at
the expense of the United States Government,
and, second, construction and maintenance OF
such cable by a private United States corpora
tion, under such safeguards Congress shall
impose.
| do not make any recommendations to Con
gress as to which of these methods would he the
more desirable. cable of the length OF that
proposed requires much time for construction
and laying that it is estimated that at least two
years must clapse after giving the order for the
cable before the entire system could be success
fully laid and put in operation.
Further deep sea sOundnss mrst be taken
west Of the Hawaiian Islands before the best
route for the cable can be selected. Under these
circumstances ii becomes paramount necessity
that measures should be taken before the close OF
the present Congress to provide such means as
may seem suitable for the establishment OF Il
cable system.
commend the whole subject to the careful
consideration OF the Cungrcss and to such prompt
action as MAJ seem advisable
(Sgned) WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Executive Mansion.
Washington, Feb. 10, 1899.
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EXTENSION OF coNDUITs.
Mr.. McNiIIan's Amendments Sab
nitted to the Committee.

Mr.. McNiIian's Amendments Sub
nitted to the Committee.
The following amendment for the exten-
sion of electric lighting cOnduits was pro-
posed to the District of Columbia appro-
priation bill in the Senate yesterday by
Mr.. Mcmillan:
That the Commissioners OF the District Of Co
lunbia are hereby authorized grant permits /"
either of the electric lighting companies
doing business in the District ui Columbia to
pair enlarge. extend and connect with public
parks reservations and public private build
iugs, under proper regulations. their existing
duts, and TO lease and for electric lighting
purposes any conduit carrying electric wires that
Is, or may lie, duly authorized by law.
And provided futhcr. That after year from
the passage of this art corporation or person
shall operate maintain overhead electric light
wires in any street within the fire limits on or
north Of Pennsy lvana Avenue in the District Of
Columbia, under a penalty OF $50 for every day
during which such operation maintenance con
tinucs, which penalty may be recovered in any
court of competent jurisdiction: And provided
further, That in every conduit constructed OF re-
constructed under the provisions of Ibis section
three ducts shall be reserved for the free use of
the United States and the District of Columbia
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MAJOR soNNENBURG's TALK
4 German Army Officer Describes
the Philippines.

iht- fhiiipptncs-
\ large and distinguished audience as
sembled in the lecture hall of the Column
bian University last night to hear the dis
course of Major A. Feltner Won Sonnen-
burg, OF the Germany army, which was de-
iiyered under the auspices of the National
Geographic Society of Washington. Ma
Mia and the Philippines" was the topic
Major Sonnenburg visited the Philippines
last summer. In speaking Of the presence
Of part OF the German fleet in Philippine
waters, Major Sonnenburg said he did not
believe that it was there with any hostile
intention. He said its purpose was to dis
charge men and cargoes, and that over
seventeen hundred trained sailors had
been sent away. He ridiculed the idea that a
fleet anticipating conflict would undertake
such an operation.
Major Sonnenburg also gave an interest
ing account Of the several instructions
which have taken place in the Islands. and
explained the causes which led TO them
Additional interest was lent the discourse
by the use of numerous excellent stereop-
ticon views.
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BE PATIENT.
n Hard, Virtue to Practice, Hut II
%. Brings No Regrets.

Be patient with the stupid man. His
duliness lisa misfortune, not a fault.
Be patient with children. Their mis-
deeds spring from ignorance and thought
lessness: rarely from malice.
BE patient with the foreigner who is
learning your language. How would you
feel if you tried to express yourself in his?
Be patient with the surly man. He may
have domestic or financial troubles enough
to spoil the best temper in the world
Be patient with the tricky storekeeper;
patient enough not to quarrel with him.
But do not buy of him after he has de-
ceiyed you once.
Be patient with him even when he has
exhausted his eloquence trying to convince
you that some obscure fluid, youched for
by no responsible person or firm, is as
good as or better than Duffy's Pure Malt
Whisky
You know better. therefore be patient.
You know that for coughs. colds. chills,
grip or pneumonia there is no better rem
edy than Duffy.s Pure Malt which is at
once stimulant and medicine. Insist
upon having IL. 1t
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THE HULL ARMY BILL.
Much Opposition Manifested to 1t IL
the Senate.

HUVH VUFVS'''"H n'1'''''eSt<'' y" ~ III
the Senate.
The army reorganization bill was report
ed by the subcommittee to the full Military
Committee of the Senate yesterday with
number of minor amendments. The bill
will doubtless be reported to the Senate
today or Monday.
There will be considerable determined
opposition to the bill in the Senate by
those who were against the ratification of
the Treaty, and there seems to be gen.
eral impression that unless the Admins
tration will accept temporary measure.
extending the present force for one year,
no legislation on this subject will be al
lowed to pass the Senate at this session.
While on the other hand. the supporters
of the Administration say that if it is nee
essary to secure the passage of this bill
an extra session will be called.
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THE BEEF INVESTIGATION.
Members of the Court Not Yet in ti,
City.

fIty.
There were no new developments in the
'embalmed beef court of enquiry yester-
day. None OF the officers named in the
Presidents order have yet reached the city
and no arrangements have been made for
conducting the investigation into the al
legations made by General Miles concern
ing the quality Of food furnished the troops
in Cuba and Porto Rico.
The members will, it is expected, be in
the city early next week to perfect plans
for their work, which will begin on
Wednesday
The times., 1899-02-11
ARE CANCERS DURABLE Z?

io,o00 persons die annually In the United States
from this dread disease because Of a want OF
knowledge by physicians generally to cure it,
but ii can be cured well any other disease
ly onc Who knows how to treat it. II you haye
tumor don't walt until 1t gets in .he glands o!
the arm or neck ana cannot be cured. but have
1t attended 10 at once. The lip. checks nose, and
breast are oftenes the seat OF the disease. Don't
allow the knife TO be used. CHARLES ALLEN.
u. D.. No. 1920 G ct. NV. del3.ti
The times., 1899-02-11
Pay for Cuban Soldiers.

At the Cabinet meeting yesterday Sec
retary Alger informed the President that
arrangements for the payment OF 81, 900. 900
TO Cuban soldiers were being completed,
and that the disbursement would shortly
begin. The troops in the provinces Of
Havana and Santiago de Cuba Will be paid
first, and as rapidly as possible payment
will be extended 10 the Cuban soldiers in
other parts Of the island.
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Library site In the senate.

The Senate bill appropriattng $3.50, 600 for
the purchase of a site for the erection of
the proposed Free Library Building in this
city was reported to that body yesterday
by Mr.. Mcmillan. who asked for its i'm
mediate consideration. A debate, however
was evident and objection was made by
Mr.. culiom and the bill went to the
calendar. -
The times., 1899-02-11

People unhesiiatingly declare Heurieh's iccr
the best after they have investigated the rela.
tive merits Of the various beers on the market
henrichs possess winning qualities such US
age, purity. and strcngih, which cannot I,e found
IN any other malt beverage Phone C34 Ar
Hngi"n Boitling Co, ior case Of Heufieli's
The times., 1899-02-11

SPECIAL NOTICE.-The undersigned have
this day dissolved the partnership here
tofore existing between them. Mr.. Daniel G.
McVay having purchased the interest of
George T. Russell in the lunch room busi-
ness at 63i G Street northwest, assuming
all liabilities of the old firm (Russel Il
McVayl and will collect all debts due the
said firm.
tSignedD GEO. T. RUSSELL.
feb103t DANIEL. G.. M'VAY
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DIED.

FISHER On Friday, February 10. 1so0, at
p. m, at his late residence, 1852 NJ Street north
west. HON. GEORGE L. FISHER, formerly asso-
ciate justice OF the Supreme Court of the Dis
tic OF Columbia. aged 81 years.
intCrnCnt at Dover, Del. 1t
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2IECItL SOTICEs.
OFFICE OF THE

OFFICE or THE
WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., FEB. IL. 1899.
In consequence of the severity Of the
weather. which has undoubtedly prevented
many from paying their bills for gas at the
office of the company. the usual discount
will be allowed on all bills paid SATUR
DAY, FEBRUARY II. before . O'Clock,
p. m. WILLIAM b. ORME Secretary.
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN-As
my wife is living separate and apart
from me, this is to give notice that | will
not be responsible for any bills which she
may contract. u. b. CONSTANTINE.
1t
The times., 1899-02-11

American Pickles for Queen Victoria
London Feb. l0-Lusden & Gibson,
erocers of Aberdeen, Scotland, regu arly
supply Balmoral Castle the Queens resi-
dence, with Heinz's Sweet Pickles. Toma-
to Soup. Picked Onions. Ketchup. and
Chuiney. The goods are supplied through
II. j. Heinz Co.'S London Branch.
The times., 1899-02-11

THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE.
Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets removes the
that produces La Grippe. The genuine
has L. b. q. each Tablet. 25c.
The times., 1899-02-11
BANK sTATEMENT.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
NATIAN Al Nrt.rnnr.I.r In
RRSoIRCES

NNTHINAT. METROPULTTNN BNNK
Al Washington, d. e., at the close OF businesa
February 4, lSJo
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RANK STATEMENTS.
REPORT or TIE CONDITION
OF TIE

LINCOLN EATIONAL BANK,
At Washington, in the District of Columbia at
the close OF business, February /, lS9J:
RESDI- RCES
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WORK INSTEAD or roop
10 Re Given to the CubanH-Plnn
Discussed by Military Governors.

10 Re Given To the CubanH-Plnns
Discussed by MiiiHry Governors.
Havana, June General Brooke and the
governors of the military departments had
"a conference lasting three hours today re-
gardnR The general situation In the island
The principal topic was how to revive agri-
cultural life aud how " give work instead
of food to The destitute, The propriety OF
buying oxen and implements was strongly
urged by Major General Wilson, governor
Of The MHtanzas-Santa Clara department
aud his arguments received full consldera-
ton majority OF the conference, how
eyer was rather opposed TO this plan and
no definite conclusions were reached, but
fun exchange Of views will probably re-
suit in greater uniformity of opinion. The
Cuban commission representing mortgage
! creditors who were to have gone last week
4 TO Washington but who at tho last mo-
ment r6stpsned their departure, will sail
tomorrow. They expect 10 show President
Mckinley that an immediate and important
modification of the decree now in force IS
mperatively demanded. Otherwise they
say the reconstruction OF the country VIII
he delayed,
Colonel Randall. continuing the distri-
BUTTON OF the American gratulty paid S1S
each to 176 men today at Melena, this
province. Fifty applicants were rejected,
elthe because they had no arms or be-
cause they were not on the rolls or because
they lacked proper Identification
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PATYDU AMARRESTED
he Is Involved In the FOreeries Which
Convicted DreyfuS.
THE APPEAL FOR JUSTICE CONCLUDED
Court Announced that she Verdict
Would lie Handed Down shortly.
Marchnnd welcomed to Paris.

PANS. June 9 a. m.--Leutenant Colo
mel Patty du Clam, seriously implicated by
the recent proceedings before the court of
cessation and the probable instlgator OF
the forgerles that have figured in the
Dreyfus affair was placed under arrest at
1880 last evening Thursday and taken
to the Cherche Midi military prison.
The officer sent TO arrest him visited his
house three times before DE found him
and declined to give any information as
to why the arrest was made.
The Libre Parole. anti Dreyfus, pub
fishes a letter this morning from Patty du
Clam to the minister Of war, NJ krsntz,
protesting against "the attacks of which
am the victim" and claiming the right
TO be permitted to prosecute his calumnia-
tors, or, as an alternative, asking the
favor of a trial by some court or other
/ The court Of cessation at noon today re-
sumed the hearing of the arguments in the
application for revision of the Dreyfus
case. The same audience as on the pre-
vious days OF the hearing was present but
the rest of the palace of justice was de-
serted
Maitre Mornard. counsel for Madame
Dreyfus. resumed his speech. He re-
viewed the facts IL favor OF Dreyfus
Maitre Mornard's speech was largely o
Refreshing of straw already thoroughly
threshed out by Nm Ballet de Beaurapairt
and Maneau. He warmly eulogized th'
speech OF NJ. de Beaurapaire and applaudet
the conclusions arrived at by NJ Maneau
Counsel for Madame Dreyfus conclude'
with protesting against the idea that even
for the sake OF the honor of the arm!
might should dominate over right. lie sal
the army itself was thirsting for homo
| and justice to be rendered, and he pointed
out that the army could not be dishonore
by the Acknowledgement that judicia
error had been committed. Counsel the
I said II am awaiting your verdict, be
= ieving it will prove to be the blesso
: dawn which will throw upon orr believe
# country the light OF concord and truth.
f (App.ausel.
i The president of the court announce
4 that sentence would be delivered at on
y Of the approaching sessions Of the court.
II 1t is generally surmised that this near
u sentence will be delivered on Saturday
V the opening OF the sitting OF the court
n New York June IA dispatch TO ii
n Journal and Advertiser from St. Pierr
Martinique SAYS II is stated on the Re
authority that the steamer Lafayett
which has lust arrived today, brings off
GERS and men who will take Captain Ore,
fus home from his prison OF the lie
Diable. off French Guiana to new tri
in Paris.
:. The lafayette will rot 90 to Cayenn
the capFal of Guiana but will proceed
Re her usual course to Colon The guar
for Dreyfus ten members OF the repu
lcan guards and four gendarmes will
" transferred to the steamer Vile de Tan
70. CAYENNE.
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PEnGEE AND GEM.
eteceirer Fordycc IL Now insperti"p
the Port Bolivar Rond,

beaumont, Texas. June l.--ReceiVeT'
Fordyce aud Withers OF the Kansas CITY
ritsburg and Gulf railroad arrived on
special train at 2;3O o'clock this after
noon. The train was Immediately trans
ferred to the Gulf and Interstate and tue
receivers. accompanied by several GEM
officials. departed for Port Bolivar
'rhe Post reporter WAC unable to oh'a'h
an interview with the receivers during
lhcir briet stop in the city IL was
learned, however. that the purpose OF
their "trip was to inspect me Conn roau
he'd and track and tho terminals ana depp
water facilities Of the road at Fort Boil
war
II has been reported that the Gull and
Interstate has been purchased or IS to DO
optrated In connection with the Kansas
/ CHy. Pttsburg and Gulf System Thl'
abatement Is merely speculation, but ioi
nearly two years there has been a con
| adorable exchange OF business between
/ the roads, and the inspection trip OF th'
receivers would indicate that there Is
uossibiHty of even closer relations.
The special train consisted OF three
private cars and in addition to the re
ceivors there were other officers and
number of foreign bondholders aboard