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ly adapted for harbor defence monitors.
Each gun was 10 cost not more than S62,-
500 The amendment was finally changed
so as to leave the matter to the discretion
OF the Secretary of the Navy and 1t was
passed with the rest of the bill in that
form. The Gathmann gun is a new idea,
and il was put 10 test first several months
ago at Indian Head and at the Sandy Hook
proving grounds. So far as can be learned,
Mr.. Gathmann never had a gun built ac-
cording to his plans, but shells or tor
pedoes embodying the principles that the
inventor wishes to establish were tested
in the ordinary guns at the testing grounds.
The new gun contemplates the use of
torpedo or explosive projectile of great
destructive power. One of the drawbacks
TO the use of high explosives has been that
it is necessary TO use great power to give
the shell adequate muzzle velocity. Another
drawback is the necessity of making the
shell thick so that it may not burst prema-
turely The thickness OF the walls of the
shell limits the quantity of explosive mat
ter that can be placed inside. Mr.. Gath
manns object, therefore, is to provide
projectile having a shell of minimum
weight and containing maximum quantity
of explosive material to be thrown more
accurately and to a greater distance than
it has been possible TO hurl such explosives
in the past.
The times., 1899-03-03
DISCUSSING ARMoR PLATE.
Senators Lodge and German OppOs-
ed TO Cutting Prices

The Fortitications appropriation bill was
passed by the Senate at $3.50 last night
without amendment. During its consider
alton the provision appropriating SO. 900
for Gathmann gun and shells was op-
posed vigorously by Mr. Pettigrew He
called attention to the fact that the Naval
bill which passed the Senate Wednesday
carried s250,000 for this gun, and he
thought that was enough for experimental
purposes. The provision was retained in
the bill, however
In speaking on the bill Mr. German al
luded TO the action OF the Senate in cutting
the amount allowed to be paid for armor
plate down to $500 ton. and said this ac-
tion, in his opinion. would prevent the
completion OF the ships already on the
stocks. and he urged that it would have
been better If the House provision in this
matter had been retained. Mr.. Chandler
said that the Secretary of the Navy had
had ten months in which TO make the con-
tracts for the armor for these vessels Mr..
Lodge came to the defence of the Secre-
tary of the Navy and said a new armor
was being made that was lighter and at
the same time offered the same resistance
as the old, and that the Secretary of the
Navy had very properly waited to get the
best. In this connection Mr.. Lodge said
he would say few words on the Naval bill
as he was not in the Senate when ii passed.
He regretted the attempt of the Senate to
economize on the navy while most extrav-
agant appropriations had been made for
public buildings and river and harbor i'm
proyements. The amount which would be
saved on armor was trivial in comparison
with what our loss would be if the country
should have trouble with any great nation.
He said that the Cramps were paying
$40 ton for armor TO be put on Russian
battleships which they We're constructing
Mr.. Lodge thought the only solution of
the armor plate question was for the Gov
ernment to establish a factory for its man
ufacture.
In the evening session of the Senate Mr.
Tillman took occasion to reply to Mr.
Lodge. He reiterated his argument on this
subject made yesterday when the Naval
bill was under consideration. The bill is
now in the hands of the Senate conferees,
all OF whom were opposed to the action of
the majority OF the Senate to cut the price
to be paid for armor down to $500 per ton
and TO establishing plant, and he pre-
liCted that trouble was ahpad
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Congregational Notes.

4 House bill appropriating $4,000 ior public
building at Winston, y. G., was passed by the
senate yesterday.
\ protest Of 20 ON; Of - members Of The West
Virginia Legislature against the seating Of Seua-
tor-elcct Scott from that STATE was presented by
the Senate by Mr. Faulkner.
Some ff'v private pension bills and bill, rc.
lieving from charge, of ds-ertion were passed hy
the Senate Yesterday.
The ooHfcfce~ on the Naval appropriation hill
appointed hg the S-ustr yesterday were senators
Hale, fersin- and Guuuan.
Tho conference report on the Crn-u, biz was
agreed 10 by the senate yesterday.
\ House Till providing s2O,OD1 for public
building at Norktoar. Neb.. was passed by the
Senate yesterday.
Conference reports on the Naval Personnel bill
and tie Lili to reimburse States and Territories
for moRcy expcndcd ~ raising and supplying
volunteer troops for the war with Spain were
agreed 10 b. the Senate yesterday.
The bills labeled ..Tef the extension % :
Street and For the extension Of Pennsylyania
Avenue, but really containing a dozen street ey-
tension projects. agreed 10 YESTERDAY. The
conference report on the District wharycs and
parks also agreed TO-
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TO ENLARGE THE DISTRICT.
senator McMillun's Plan to acquire
Land From NIrginia.

Senator Mcmillan, Chairman of the SEN
ate Committee on the District Of Columbia
has submitted to the Senators from Vir
ginIa a proposition which Il is thought
may be considered favorably and acted
upon by the Legislature of the Old Domin-
ion before the meeting of the Fifty sixth
Congress in December next. The Sem
ator's suggestion is one that he embodied
in bill two years ago. but the Virginia
disposed to receive it fayorably. The
proposition is to have the Virginia Legis-
portion of the tract of the Virginia land
which formerly formed part OF the Dis
trict of Columbia. The Potomac River is
at present the southern boundary of the
District of Columbia, or rather the Vir-
ginia shore of the river and Senator Nc
Millan's plan would move the line and
place it just far enough south to take in
the Arlington estate, where the Federal
Cemetery is located and which is now
owned by the Government Deductlng the
Arlington estate, but small tract would
be left TO be ceded back 1t is argued that
if Virginia should adopt the suggestion i'm
proyements would result in the way of
better roads, etc, that would greatly en-
hance the taxable value OF the contigu-
Gus land and amply repay the State for
her sacrifice.
The times., 1899-03-03
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
Bill far ihe New Building Pnsses the
House.

The bill for a new building for the De-
partment OF Justice vas passed by the
House under suspension Of the rules yes
terday afternoon. An amendment was
added by unanimous consent. Mr. Mercer
of Nebraska moved 10 suspend the rules
and pass The bill. He slid that the condi-
ton OF the present building vas such as 20
render 1t imprudonr for anyone 10 remain
in 1t day longer than Vas absolutely nee
essary- The danger arose from the over
ioadi' Of the fourth story by the immense
weight OF the library. which was on that
floor. The walls are cracking uniformly
and the partitions are separating. The
employees are becoming nervous and solic-
iiOus about their personal safety. Besides.
the present building rs utterly inadequate
and relief ought to be afforded for that
reason as well.
Immediate relief could be obtained by
hiring other quarters for the Court of
Claims. which occupies the first floor Of
the present building. and then removing
the library 10 that floor The building could
then be occupied by he department until
one wing of the new structure was com
pleted, when il could move into that and
tear down the old building.
Mr. Dockery contonded that the new
building was unnecessary. but Withdrew
his opposition when informed that the Su-
peryising Architect had declared the build
ing unsafe.
Mr.. Hopkins Of Illinois and Mr. Hender-
son OF Iowa espousrd the cause OF the
building and on a vote il MAS Overwhelm-
ingly carried. An amendment was added
providing that 10 contract should be made
for building that would cost more than
$1,000 600 for both building and site
Following is the bill in full:
Section l. That trcp7oof building shall be-
rreglel for the accommodation and use Of the
Department Of Justice uuog abe ground belong
iug o. the Government as Ih- corner II Penn
s,.FaHIa Avenue and N-di-'I PlJoe G-iftcen-and-
a-iah -trc'i northwest iar Yi which is covered
hy tie huiidinS now occupied iy The department;
sud the construction a ii" i1Iiiug -hall be IN
charge ui the Attgmet ',tiorti. ishr shall be aI
iIu"r1zfd and directed g. ,sl'Dt a'u adopt ulaus-
f"r tie building and O. lak, contracts for its
'Hl1rurtlon and i0r ihr -,iHuF4 81 the Old build
iiiG- alter proper ady'f tusoi1s aud tl. rct.rT-
ii'n "i ul1fs and bid. 44J iHr jhc purpose oi
'affAihs "iu The pFori-i.I.. ,I Ih- act and com
i,i"imE and furnishing 10, huidire The sum OF
one million dollars j. ltrrils appropriated out Of
any money in the Ir'a-urU Eat otherwise appro-
priated; -Ed the moH., appropriated for the
building shall s expended under the direction Of
the Attorney General.
SEC. . That The huild..a hail 10 CONSTRUCTED
- as 10 provide Sogrt sanrI and necessary sc-
epiumodation- iDr thr fou-t 81 Gains IN the
mem time the Atio-urf t,Ees..l j. authorized TO
Hire temporary quarter 'a. tiIt Il-t at that court
aud - remove thc court .ad iI- records and
Hrolivrs therrto; and thu 81 tWcaiy five thou
wand dollars is hereby appropriated Tor that pur-
I'a,r- Ia remain available until expended.
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What 1t Means to the Countless
Army of Lung Sufferers.
BEGIN NOW TO FORTIFY YOURSELF
Catarr Bronchitis, Grip orts After Effects. Asthma
Weak System, Lingering Cough, and all Other
Consumptive Tendencies Should be Looked
After Carefully at Just This Time.

In the SLOCUM SYSTEM, which con-
sists of four distinctly different prepara-
tions, a carefully thought-o and scien-
tifcally constructed system OF treatment
is given.
FIRST, it seizes on every germ in the
nose, throat, chest, or lungs, and drives
them completely out of the system, there
by removing the cause of the disease.
SECOND, it introduces into the weak
ened and debiltated system a strengthen
ing, invgorating. and fattening food
which builds up and restores the wasted
and worn-out tissues.
THIRD. it soothes and allays all in
fammation OF the alimentary canal, stops
all catarrhal discharges, and conquers the
cough.
FOURTH, it gives the system a tonic
influence, which stimulates, invigorates,
strengthens. and makes the blood red,
rosy, and of quick, healthy action. 1t vi
talizes every weak and rundown" con-
dition. quickens the brain, and regulates
the heart. till the whole system responds
with warm, natural glow of perfect
health
The times., 1899-03-03
LAWS FOR ALASKA.
The House Codifcation Bill Passc.
the Sen=te.

The House todification Bill Passes
the sen=te.
The Senate yesterday passed the House
bill to define and punish criminals in the
district of Alaska and to provide a code
of criminal procedure for that district
An amendment was offered by Mr. Gal
linger which would allow the present pro-
hibitory liquor system TO be continued in
Alaska, and an argument made by that
Senator in its favor. The bill provided for
high license system. Mr.. GaIlnger said
he had been appealed to from various quar-
ters to interpose objections to the bill. but
he had not seen fit to do so.
MIR. Perkins opposed Mr.. Gallinger's $
amendment. saying that from his expert
ence in business way in Alaska for the
past twenty years it was an utter impossi-
bility to enforce a prohibitory law It
would take a larger army than we now
have in Cuba and Porto Rico. He was of
the opinion that high license was the best
law that could be enacted in favor of good
government, good morals, and good So
ciety.
He had an article from a Seattle paper
read to the effect that a purse OF several
thousand dollars had been made up by the
dance house element and the keepers OF
houses of i'll repute and forwarded to the
agent of the Prohibition party in Washing
ton to be used in defeating the high license
measure.
Mr. Vest said that the temptation to vio-
late the liquor law in Alaska amounted
to nothing but inducement to crime
There never had been people who did not
use IA stimulant, he continued. except per-
haps the American indians. They had to-
bacco, and when whisky was introduced
among them they made up for lost time
until two-thrds OF them were destroyed
Mr.. Vest said if he had the power to de-
stroy the last drop of alcoholic stimulant
he would do it with great pleasure and
aiacrity, but it could not be done by lcgis-
lation. and the experience of the whole hu-
man race showed it,
The amendment of Mr. Gallinger was,
after further discussion, rejected by a vote
of A. TO 10. and she bill was then passed
The Senators who voted for the prohib-
tion amendment were Allen. Frye. Calm
ger, Hansbrough, Hoar, Lodge, McLaurin.
Platt of Connecticut, Proctor. Roach and
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THE NAVAL BILL.
The House Sends the Measure to
Conference.

The Naval appropriation bill was sent 10
conference yesterday. the Senate amend
ments being non n-concurred in. 1t was
agreed that when the conference report
should be submitted separate votes should
be taken on the Senate proposals for the
Gathmann gun and for an armor plate
factory.
Mr.. Hilborn of California reported the
bill to the House and moved that the rules
be suspended and the bill passed.
Mr.. Dayton of West Virginia explained
the situation. He said that many amend
ments mad been made by the Senate which
he knew would be obnoxious to the feel
ings of the House. Among these were the
reduction in the number OF ships to be au
thori2ed and the reduction of the price of
armor from $445 TO $500.
The only trouble was that the Senate
had prescribed that if the Secretary of the
Navy should be unable to buy armor at
$500 he was to build an armor plate fac
tory to cost $1,500, COO Mr.. Dayton Contended
that this last proposition might just as well
be mandatory. as it would be impossible
to buy armor at this price. He held fur
ther that the factory could not be built
for anything like a million and a half of
dollars.
He asked that the bill might at least be
allowed to go to conference.
Mr.. Hopkins of Illinois thought it would
be very unwise to suspend the rules and
thus deprive the House of the right to
amend. He did not take this view because
of the price for armor. He thought the
House was right in fixing the price at
$4i5.
But he favored certain of the amend
ments of the Senate. such as that for the
Gathmann gun. and he wanted chance
for separate vote on this amendment.
Here Mr.. Cannon of Illinois interposed
with a suggestion that the Naval Commit
tee should promise to allow separate vote
on the Gathmann gun and on the armor
plate factory when the conference report
was presented. Mr.. Hilborn. Mr.. Hopkins,
and Mr.. Underwood agreed to this. and the
question was about to be put when Mr..
Cummings of New York and Mr.. Under
wood discovered they had some informa-
tion which they wished TO lay before the
House.
After they had done this the rules were
suspended and the bill sent to conference
by practically unanimous vote. The
Speaker appointed Representatives Bou-
telle. Hilborn. and Cummings as House
cOnferees.
In the Senate conference was ordered
without a division and the Vice President
appointed Senators Hale. Perkins. and Cor
man as Senate conferees.
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THE House REFUSES
TO UNSEAT MEMBERS
Wheeler. COlsOn. Campball.an
Robbins Not Disturbed.
4 Decisive Vote Against Consider
Ing the Resolution.
The Popularity of the AInbaE'iIn
Is Regarded a. the Chief
Rcasou for Non-Action.

The House yesterday refused by a yea
and nay vote Of 16I TO u to consider the
resolution reported by the Judiciary Com
mittee declaring vacant the seats OF Rep
resentatives Wheeler. COlson. Campbell.
and Robbins. The vote gave rise to a
sharp interchange between Representatives
Bailey and Richardson.
General Henderson, Chairman of the Ju-
dietary Committee. called up the resolu-
tion. which, of course. was a privileged
one Mr. Lacey OF Iowa raised the ques-
tion of consideration. and on a standing
vote the House stood s3 to A. against con-
sideration.
Representative Bailey called for the yeas
and nays. Representative Richardson. who
also aspires TO lead the Democratic party
in the House, exclaimed: "oh, don't do
that"
Yes. I will" rejoined Mr.. Bailey, who
had introduced the original resolution that
led to the acEion of the committee. Il
want TO put you fellows on record
IN go on record with you or anyone
else exclaimed Mr. Richardson excitedly.
Have your roll-call.'
i intend 10, TeIlleN MI bdlies Wal liis q
1t was not so much the words of the men
as their manner that attracted attention
The roll was called with the result named
above.
The result is not considered TO indicate
the opinion of the House on the merits of
the question nor the way the members
would have voted on the direct resolution.
Some members justly claim that they voted
against consideration because there was not
time enough for : full and fair discussion
of the question.
As 4 matter OF fact. General Wheeler's
popularity had more to do with the votc
than had anything else.
The failure to consider leaves all four Of
the men, members OF the House, and there
seems to be no reason why they should
not draw full salaries from beth of their
posts if they so desire. II is probable,
however that all Will decide between their
army pay or their Congressional pay ana
accept only one or the other of them.
The times., 1899-03-03
Fortify Yourself.

Now, not tomorrow or the day after, but
today-NOW-is the time to begin to for
tify yourself against the rayages of poss-
BILE disease in the month to come.
Remember that even the heaithiest and
most vigorous person in the world comes
out of the month of March weaker and
less vigorous than at the beginning. Then
what must it mean to the millions of lung
sufferers, who haven't the vitality to fight
the elements?
1t means one thing to many-DEATH.
Don't be one of those who take chances.
Stock your constitution with a fighting ar
ray Of strength that will overcome any
condition of climate or weather Make of
yourself an invincibie fortress of health,
veritable Gibraltar of strength.
IL you are well and strong and hearty
now, do this as an extra precaution, but il
you are in any way lung sufferer if you
have catarrh, asthma, bronchitis grip. or
its after effects, any kind Of a cough,
shortness OF breath, hereditary consump-
tive history. occasional chest pains. rough
breathing. morning and evening cough
ing spells, poor circulation, pimply skin.
night sweats. or any other symptoms that
show a consumptive tendency. don't hesi-
tate for moment, but fortify yourself at
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THE CANAL BILL.
Some Kind OF an Agreement May BE
Reached.


The River and Harbor conferees ad-
iourned at 10 O'Clock last night without
reaching any decision on the bill or on
the Nicaragua Canal.
Nevertheless. both sides are weakening
somewhat and il Is altogether probable
that today will witness an agreement This
agreement will almost certainly be on the
lines of the Burton resolution, amended il
certain particulars. That is TO say, it will
provide for a commission TO Investigate
routes fer the canal, but will not mention
The Panama Canal route. Ii will definitely
commit the United States Government to
the work OF building the canal and will put
il out OF the power of the House to rule
an appropriation out on d point OF order
at the next session of Congress. Further,
il viii carry an appropriation, probably
cry small one, for the surveys and the in
auguration of the work
The Senate conferees are still standing
out for the Senate amendment. but are
likely to yield soon. Senator White was
absent last night at a dinner given him
by Senator Perkins on his retirement from
Congress. but he left word with the others
that he would not consent 10 accept less
than this. Senator Elkins offered to sit all
Night. in hopes Of reaching an agreement,
but this plan was abandoned at about 10
o'clock. and the conference adjourned.
The times., 1899-03-03
THE LIBRARY SITE.
Little Hope of Any Agreement Be
ing Reached.

Little Hope of Any Agreement Be
ing Reached.
There seems little hope of getting legis-
lation through Congress at this session
providing a site on which to erect the
building proposed to be donated to the city
by Mr. Carnegie for city library. \ bill
has passed the House designating Mount
Vernon Square for the building. The Sen
ate has also passed bill. but its terms
provide that S250.000 shall be appropriated
with which the District Commissioners are
authorized to buy a site.
During the session of the Senate last
night an effort was made TO pass the House
bill, amended by striking out all bat the
enacting clause and inserting the Senate
bill. so as to enable the matter to be SET
tied in conference Mr.. Gallinger called
the matter up and made the request.
Mr.. Teller wanted to Know if Mount
Vernon Square was likely to be selected in
conference. Mr.. Gallinger said he did not
know, but thought likely. whereupon Mr..
Teller said he should object Mr. Nelson
asked if the Senate bill provided that S250,-
900 should be expended for a site. and on
being informed that 1t did he also objected.
He thought that Mount Vernon Square
should be used
Physicians recommend HcuTichs MacIzcn Beer
for invalids Phone G3l.
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ED.

hlNNEAkmAt Louisville. Ky.. on February g
Io''' ma II L"I l>E. wife OF George T. Kim
near, and daughter of William n Wilt.rri,,,
OF Washington D. C., in the twentieth year Of
Funeral private. If
BERENS.un Thursday. March = lsl0 a. 5:IJ
a. m. JOHN r.. only son Of Herman and S3,,;,
+ Berens tnee Clar!J, aged eight years and
seven days.
Funeral will take place from parents resi-
uence' ~ seventh street southwest, on Sunday.
March ;. az $50 p. m Relatives and friends
invited 10 attend. ma9.sf-l,,
CARTER-At p M. March 1, 1922 Mrs.
MARY \ CARTER, aged eighty -four years. re-
let Of the late James Carter and mother OF Jo-
seph carter and Mrs Molly \ Spurricr.
Funeral from late residence. 42i Siv-InI-, half
street southwest. at a m, Friday. March 8
10 St Dominic's Church. Internent at Mount
oliyet Cemetery. Friends and relatives invited.
lt-em
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Practical Philanthropy.

Much as the SLOCUM SYSTEM means
to humanity, it may be obtained by the
readers of The Times for the asking,
owing to the desire of Doctor Slocum that
humanity may reap the reward of his long
years of labor.
BY special arrangement with Doctor
Slocum, the readers OF The Times may
have the four preparations of the SLO-
CUM SYSTEM by simply sending their
names and complete addresses to the SIO-
CUM LABORATORIES, 96 and 9S Pine
Street, New York CITY,
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HAWAIIAN LABOR LAW.
Mr.. Morgan Objects to Its Considera.
tion This Session


During the evening session of the Senate
last night an effort was made by Mr. Fair
banks to get consideration of the bill ex
tending the contract labor laws of the
United States to Hawaii The bill was OBJ
jected to. however, by Mr. Morgan who
was one OF the Commissioners sent to the
Islands last summer by the President Mr.
Morgan said an elaborate system of laws
had been prepared by the Commission ana
were now pending in the form of bill;
that if the proposed bill extending the con-
tract laws were to pass it would be inop-
erative would conflict with the proposed
code, and would not be enforced. He main
tanned in answer to a question OF MIR.
Chandler that the present bill would not
prevent the Importation in great numbers
TO those islands of Chinese contract labor
ers; that it would not stop such traffic.
Mr. Fairbanks gave notice that he should
move to take up the bill today. whereupon
MIR. Morgan also gave notice that if the
bill were pressed he should amend it, ii
possible, and should take all the time he
needed to do so
The times., 1899-03-03
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