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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-03-01

belief that the purpose of the offer was
to make him hostile TO McCune.
President Nebeker was summoned by
a messenger to appear before the COM
mittee but misunderstood the message,
he says, and refused tC appear until he
had been subpoenaed. Asked last even
ing for his version OF the story, Presi-
dent Nebeker was at first somewhat
10th to make any statement in regard
10 Mr.. Redd'S charges. ! shall appear
before the committee tomorrow" SAID
he, .'and can then explain it all l had
an important engagement this after
noon, or [ should have gone back when
that clerk came after me. He did not
tell me the Importance of it, or should
have gone back anyhow.
The whole thing came up like this:
/ was taking over the senatorial fight
early in the session with Senator Peery.
lIe told me that he had heard that
votes for McCGne were worth $4,000
apiet,e. 7 simply repeated the conVersa-
lion l., Redd and he must have put an
erroneous construction on it,
JUDGE POWERS APPEARS.
suG,,e Powers went upon the stand
at the onslipg of the morning session,
TO explsin that he knew nothing what
ever about the Law case, except what
he heard UP town after the charges
were brought
Mr.. Evans then said he had few
more questions which he wished To put
10 Senator Whitney. He asked If the
money paid TO AIR. Whitney for Frank
cannon's biography was not paid
through George @. Cannon & Sons, and
Mr.. Whitney said it was.
You think you can pass on this case
fairly and without Drejudice?" asked
Evans
- do
My opinion Of this line of question
ing IS" interrupted Mr.. Brown. that
My. Evans is simply trying to influence
the minds of the committee. He is at
tacking the members personally.
1T is not question of attack. ="
Evans replied. I'm simply utterinS a
palpable truth. ! want to ask you IL
these members who have been for Nc
Cune would be eligible to sit as jurors
on this case?"
NO; nor neither would those who've
been voting against him, nor any mem
ber of the legislature. retorted Arthur
Brown.
i don't think it possible for them to
act fairly just the same, Evans said.
I'VE object to this line of questioning
and argument" said Judge Dickson.
The objection is sustained" Mr..
Shurtlif said Il don't think you ought
to say anything about who was voting
for whom.
. Hugh Cannon was called by Evans,
and was asked whether Senator Whit
uey was empowered to receive any
money for biographies. The question
was Immediately objected to, and the
objection as Immediately sustained. al
though Senator Whitney asked that il
be answered.
Did you know that Mr.. Whitney had
been paid by AIR. McCune for writing
his biography"
NO"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-03-01
SALT LAKE GETS
LUSCIOUS PLUM
Three Hundred Thousand For
Public Building.
SENATOR RAWLINS
PUSHES IT THROUGH
Senate Promptly Concurs In the
House Amendment.

Bill Now Goes to the President and
There Is No Doubt About his Ap-
proval-Next Congress May In
crease the Limit of Cost to Half a
Million-Sixty-one Bills Passed,
Appropriating Ten Million
Dollars.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-03-01

you could get $1,000 for your vote if
you'll vote for McCune." He said that
message had been given him for me.
l spurned the offer and he said he knew
[ would.
who did you say it was told you
this, brought you this message?" asked
Senator Whitney.
1t was with an evident effort that
Mr.. Redd replied. The man was an old
friend and an old schoOlmate, and 1t
was hard to tell these things about
president Aquila Nebeker of the SEN
ate"
There was not man in the room
that was not dumbfounded, absolutely
taken aback. The lawyers on both
sides put their heads together and
whispered excitedly and supposedly,
and a perfect babel OF questions salut-
ed Mr.. Redd from the committeeman
He answered them all calmly and ac-
curately.
1.-THE conversation took place about
two weeks after the session opened,"
he said. Il could not be mistaken
about it, He told me with his own lips
and no one else has ever approached
me on the subject"
Senator Whitney asked: "Did- you
think it a bona fide attempt to get
your vote?"
Il didn't believe it was. 1 thought
it an attempt to injure A. w. McCune-" I"
''Whom We're YOU voting for at the
time?"
For Judge King and Senator Neb-
eker was voting for Judge Powers?"
'Since then you have changed to Mr..
McCune?" asked Howell.
Yes, because I believe him to be the
| right man for the place and L thought
| the proposition made me was to pre-
! judice me against Mr.. McCune."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-22

and assumed determined. threatening at-
ttnde. Lieutenant Jansen. who was IN
command of the most. telegraphed TO bril-
esde headquarters and General Otis per-
sonaily investigated the matter. The phil
jninos captain was summoned and ne was
o,so found TO be excited. AS a result OF
tho conference he admitted that the Pail
inlnos lieutenant had exceeded his author
ity. His men were drawn up ~ line, sa-
luted courtesies we're exchanged and the
Philippines retired.
The Incident is suggestive. as II shows
The tendency Of the PHILIPPINES TO disregafd
pickets. knowing that the Americans are
NOT willing TO commence hostiiities. and "
also demonstrated The danger OF irrespon-
sible Junior officers Of the PHILIPPINE army
procipitating trouble at any moment.
Another proclamation. purporting to be
issued BY an American and signed W.
r !" appeared, written IN broken English,
and asks that the PHILIPPINES be let alone
eand that their officers compelled them TO
firc in the air e
This appeals 70 Americans % disregard
pbilluipcs f'who pretended to favor. annex
alton and alleged that THE American asi-
tstion 10 hold The islands Is fostered BY .
few officers who are making pouey there
Eby (
The proclamation concluded with para,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-22
MANILA SITUATION.
President Lopez Replies to the Procla.
nation Of President Mckinley.
AMERICA is NOT RECOGNIZED.
The Revolutionary Government Claims
to Antedate the Treaty.
RED FLAG HOlSTED BY THE REBELS.
At IloiIo Defiance Is Shown Every Time the
Baltimore's Pennant Flies.
FALBAyOG BEING FORTIFIED BY NATIVES
Garrison Is Armed with spears aud
Bolos-in Attack On Manila city
Wns Expected ON saturday.
At IloiIo Defiance Is Shown Every Time The
Baltimore's Pennant Flies.
FALBAYOG BEING FORTIFIED BY NATIVES
Garrison Is Armed with spears aud
Boios---in Attack On Mnniin City
Was Expected on saturday..

Manila. January III .-Prcsidc nt Lo-
peg of the Niscnynn Federation has:
replied to President stcI<inIcy's
proclamation of the 9th. He claims
that the revolutionary government
antedntcs the Paris trcnty by over.
two years. lie nlso says he has never
been officially notifcd OF the cxis-
tcncc Of the treaty and that. there
fore, he declines To recognize Amer
lean authority and refuses to allow
Americans 10 discnibarjs in force
without express orders from the
government nj AInIoIos.
General Miller, the commander OF
The american expeditions, replied
That the Americans cnn nor rccoa y
nize President Bopez's authority be-
cause the Philipino republic Is not
recognized bs the powers. He also
expressed rcgrct ut tic dctcrmInn-
ton of the I,hilipinos to resist Just
claims.
The United states Hunhont Petrol
and the Spanish gunbont FL Cnno
are near lfoiIo.
The natives at the fort mistook thc
United States cruisers meal Dennant for
challenge and have hoisted red rag on
the fort thrice daily, lowering 1t stimuli
taneously with the Baltimore's pennant.
The United States transport Indiana has
gone TO Iloilo with dispatches 10 General
Miller from General Otis and coal supplies
for the expedition.
The British second-class cruiser Bona
venture and the German second-class
cruiser Irene have returned here.
Both the Iloiio banks have sent their
treasure here.
The American and Philiplno commission
ers are reported to have conferred at the
PHILIPPINE club with unsatisfactory results.
The natives allege that they must have
official recognition before discussing the
question of protectorale.
Another conference Is believed to have
been arranged for tomorrow night, but Tho
officials here decline to confirm or deny
this statement.
Coasting steamers which have arrived |
here report that the natives are terrifying
Falbayog and the island of Samar. refusing
10 allow Americans to land there. The gar
rison consists OF thousand men armed |
with spears and bolos. They have only sis
rifles.
Owing to persistent rumors OF content
plated attack upon Manila on Saturday and
Sunday tho American troops were confined
to their quarters, all the guards were
doubled and as measure of precaution,
foreign flags were displayed on the busi-
ness and private houses everywhere, as on
the day of the entry of the Americans into
this city. The Escolla. the usually busy
,horoughfarc. was deserted on Saturday
night. score Of sroundless alarmist ii-
inors are still abroad, but confidence is be-
ing restored.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-22
ALMOST i BATTLE.

JnsurEent Officer Wanted TO Fight
the Montnna Troops.
Manila, January 10, via Hong Kong, jan
nary 81 The Americans and PHILIPPINES
were probably nearer conflict this af-
ternoon than any time since the ocerps-
ton. Fortunately the matter was annie
ably settled. A PHILIPPINE lieutenant. imas-
lining that his men had been insnlted by
some American trcops. marched company
OF fcrty armed natives to the line OF the
Americans and the scntries. four In num-
her. back Of the Montana regiment. in
obedience to orders were compelled to re-
tire to The outposts in order to ayDId trout
BILE AS the PHILIPPINE 'disobeyed the COM
mand TO halt. deployed In the cane brake
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-22

diary coin 10 he limited to sSp.- mil
O0O.OOo. There IL 10 he a scrnra- $3.50
tion OF treasury accounts between pop,
issuance 1nd actual transrctions. cxta
The aoid rcscryc 81 ~ per cent Of III
outstnudtng notes and TREASURY curs
9notcs, Is to he mntnsnincd, nisu95 stu
per cent gold reserve to the ng- conn
srcgatc silver dollars, n ,omn,- rene
mon fund for the redemption of Will,
al, notes. coin
The rcircmrnt of the greens com
baoiss provision is. FOR the nrst the
five sears. mn amount equal Ia fnS..
The increase of Nationni bnnk nor.
notes issued nfter the tri,tnG cf- pict
feet of the act; 20 ncr cent 10 he tod:'
retired annually duritg thcncSt Cons
Hyc Years and grccnhnri<s 10 wcr'
ccnsc 10 br legal tender Mt the men
end Of ten Scars. Gold aud cur- the
rcncy certificates 10 he cancelled Mr
M paid anu rci.sucd, no National was
bnnI, notes under $40 md no sill WINS
yer ccrtidcntes over So are TO he MIR
issued. 'rhc tux on National bank. for !,
IL TO he chnnErd from the cirrn- ,,rc
lntion 10 onc-tentl, of ono per him,
cent on capital surrlus and nn- vote
divided proiits. vote
The biil repeats ali existing re- 9" q
.,r,c,,on. IN ,lc ,y,,,,.lrawnl nna 81 i
issue or National hanls notes al ~.
whii hanks nns issue notes 20 thnt
fun vnino of bonds deposited tary
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-22
mo Willie; Highprced Toys Present

pbrasing the Monroe doctrine the words
"The Philippines for the Philippines.
The native paper, Indepcndencla, which
Is now published at Malos9 was unusually
vinaIe.lvs today cemgIEss en- The ~
ration II says; "ThesQI tssosans are try
ing ali the time 20 Il ''octhe PHILIPPINES
10 commeuce nostilitd n the meantime
trlehins the natives X the purpose q
gaining On. .sss'-' bringing OF E
The paper adds; THE proclamation
which was suppressed and for which Ares
yalo was srrested. appears TO hit the pAil
on the head. The Philippines need fear
nothing. The American soldiers are COM
pIetely demoralixed, They are unwilling 70
light u free people who are only demanding
their rights"
The idea Of possible deception Is prob-
ably more general than the authorities
knew. Philipiuo officer said 10 the cor-
respondent that Il was ridiculous for the
Americans 10 think that the PhIliplnos br-
Iieye they are bringing mow troops and
warships here to establish q protcctorate
over country for which 10000 900 has
been paid The Msioios government e IN
nexl 90 and Aguinaldo's determined stand
seems 70 have temporarily welded al fac-
tions together
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-22
WEATHER INFORMATION.

ssfY Little Change In the Temper
ature--Forecast for Today.
rasangton. January 2i.-weathor co1di-
'saS and forecast:
4 lne weather conditions are moderate over
fMie country. The storm has moved
w LAKE Superior to Ontario, and has
.sssso light rain in the lake regions. Light
Ut. "a nave also fallen on the west gulf coast
$500 ~ " Tue North Pacific coast. 1t has grown
!, sMufr IN the Middle Atlantic States and the
v. ~ mississippi valley and the temperature
frd,s sia,ned nearly stationary elsewhere, in
,s. sss.s me Pacific coast Rain may be ex-
s,s sIu " New England and generally fair
,'-'''' sisewhere. The temperature viii re-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-22
ILoIIo REPORTS.
HeheIs Are IsniIdinE More F0rffhca-
lions on Gutmares Island.

Manila. January 10. via Hong Kong.
January 15.--PrIyatc advIces received hero
from lIoilo differ materially from the of
fetal reports. They say the rebels have
completed their forti6sations there ord
that they are now terrifying Gnimaras
island. The American forces are still
on board the transports, which are am
chored close TO Guimnras island.
The rebel authorities at Iloilo haze
granted permission 10 land, unarmed,
parties not exceeding I'VE in number, u
accompanied by native officer. The
offer was declined. Tho rebels subse-
quentiy permitted the officers 70 land.
furnishing them with an escort.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-22

nain nearly stationary In all districts Brlsk
southyesterly winds will prevail on the North
Atlantic coast and light westerly Winds on
the Middle and South Atlantic coast
Louisiana and Arkansas--Fair; light, SOUTH
erly winds.
East and West Texas, New Mexico. Okla
homa and Indian ENTHUSIASTICALLY fair
variable winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-22
"A MOST UBIQUITOUS MEASURE
republicans Intend to Legsae in Favor Of the Money Lenders
BY Fixing Single Standard and Turning Currency
Over to National Banks,


Wnsh'ns'on. snnunrs '--rhe
house coinaHc. veiah,s ma mens-
nrcs COMMITTEES today ny a strict
party vote ordered a sn,orablc
report on the Aubsiitntc Tor Mr..
niiis bin 60 III the standard &c
,ainc In the unsscd states nud for
other PURPOSES.
The biii prssSidcs In sub.tnncc
/ that INC stansi4srd OF ,n,.. a. me
United states ~hn,, he tue goid
dollars. I'M, ~, contracts cxl.t-
ing ana in INC future .nni, be
computed III Inference to that
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-22

National hnniss with q capital "
S2sOUOO mud la cities os 10000
population mny es,nhiish branch
establishments.
The biiI Is supuicmrntnry 80 the
currca,y rcsnrm hill. which ~
stiti being Tough, over In the
committee M banking and cnr-
rcncv. II IL tho first general hin
which hns hccu pottcn out of tho
coinage. weights and measures
committee Ia several years. II s.
the rrsuitsof a Rrcnt deal Of labor
nny many lcnrings. THESE ho,i
NOT. In fact. actually been Gems
r,ctea when the hiil WAS reported
toda, and secretary Gage aud cS-
( Congressman Charicn 4. rnwnc
were given leave 10 Me state.
mcnts which VIII he Included in
thc hearings when pnbiishcd.
Nlr. walker OF Nassacbnscttsssss !;
was hcnrd toda. before The biii
WINS voted upon.
MIR. Hand offered y substitute
Tor thcs sin9ic gold standard fent-
nrc OF the hil providing Tor free H
bimetnlIic coinage. md ~ Mas
voted ,Iown0 10 SIT strict party
vote. l,hc conmi,tcc then tircct-.s
Cd nic chairman. Mr.. q. " Townc \
81 PENNSYLVANIA. 10 call M amd
press ,hc biil ~ Tie cariics, pos
sibic n,oncnt md 10 cnrioy TO-
-,hnt cnd nns possible pnriiamrn- E
tnry cxncdicnt.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-06-15
ONLY ONE Triple HERE
The Only Saloon In the World WheP>
You Can Buy But One
Drink.

London boasts of saloon where Q
man can have only one drink-and no
smoke. 1t is located just off Bishops
gate and in rather low street. Nor
may that one drink be horn of plenty.
Printed rules adorn the wall, and nc
rule has ever had single exception.
After one drink the tippler who wishes
another must 60 away-go far away
and out of sight-and not come back
until after the lapse of at least 30 or 40
minutes. No one who shows sign of
having had too much may have drink
at any price. Then. too. the hours OF
closing are far more civilized than those
of most public houses. OF course, over
and above the regular customers many
people are attracted to this inn out o.
pure curiosity. The sightseeing and
novelty-hunting American finds it out
in his rambles. Should the curiosity
monger. however, try to coax the men
servers behind the bar into breach OF
their stern laws he is courteously re-
fused. You must play the game or
nothing. In fact, the list of carefully
compiled rules concludes with an in
timation that such customers as do moi
care to conform thereto are respect
fully requested to transfer their custom
to some other establishment"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-06-15

The story comes from Lakin that
the small boys engaged in supplying
the prairie dog market. are discuss.
ing the property Of advancing prices
and limiting the supply. There is .
visible decrease of prime dogs and
the supply is short. Competition,
heretofore las reduced prices to an
Improbable extent, and on figuring
on the necessary labor and the
scarcity of water needful to drown
them out of their holes, they have
been selling these cute little pets be
low actual cost. The season for .
good catch, properly mated. is pass
ing away, and unless something is
done to advance prices the season
will prove Improbable.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-06-15
WHY SOME FOLKS ARE POOR
Curious Facts That Have Been
Brought to Light I'm a New
England Town.

The statistics relating to the care OF
the poor are often interesting. In a
certain New England city, says writer
for the New York Times, they allow the
people who need the city's aid three
dollars a week, and they order at GER
tain stores what they please up to that
sum weekly, and the bills are sent to
the city auditor. The auditor. as he
reads the bills, is greatly enlightened
as to the diet of the poor. There are
frequently raisins, citron and things
that are not usually supposed necessary
to support life, but one poor woman
broke the record when in the bill for
one weeks supplies it was found that
26 pies had been purchased. That, q:
ten cents pie. exhausted $3.50 of tn,
city's money and there remained 80
cents to supply the family with neces-
sites. Another poor woman had pur.
chased at the expense of the city pair
of cOrsets.
II don't know that believe in dres.
reform for women" commented the
auditor as he read that item, 'but j.
seems TO me that this creates prece
dent that may make it rather hard on
the city" However, being a man, the
auditor could hardly be expected tn
know what are the necessities of life
for woman.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-06-15
Stanley Issues a Warming.

Topeka. June I3.-Major J. A. Davis,
the retiring member of the board Of man.
ayers Of the Dodge City Soldiers home.
to-day notified Governor Stanley that he
would issue written protest against the
allowance of certain proposed claims
against the board. 1t seems that the
board has $4,000 surplus, which it
should turn back into the general fund
of the state at the end of this fiscal year
June 3O-but Davis says the other two
members don't want to turn the money
back, but want to spend it for a lot of
stuff shat the institution does not need.
Governor Stanley called the other two
members before him this afternoon and
warned them not to spend tile money for
anything except what is actually needed
for the institution.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-06-15
An Unfortunate Kick.

After all the discussion and kicking
that has been going on in Kansas on
the part of the Populist politicians
over the promotion of Colonel Met
calf, it is pleasant to know that his
promotion was determined by vote
of the officers of the regiment.
When Funston was made General he
called the line officers of the Twenti-
eth together and told them he would
endorse the man they recommend for
colonel. The vote stood q for Met
calf l for Little. Funston's recon-
mendation was thereupon made.
Governor Stanley followed Funston
and Metcalf is colonel.
There is nothing in all this dis
pairing to Lieutenant Colopel Little,
who we are sure is making an ex-
cellent officer. Colonel Metcalf was
trained soldier when the war began,
and Little was only a bright man.
Metcalf had the advantage and KEEP:
it. The officers of regiment know
what kind of a man they want to lead
and give orders. They perferred
Metcalf.
The joke is on our "initiative and
referendum" Populists who have been
tearing their underwear because
Metcalf was appointed colonel when
in fact his promotion was made on
the referendum plan.-Hutch. News.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-06-15
rMR WISHING WILLS
= Strange old Scotch Custer mat
Il Handed Down fFO0 Hoe
Their to Sen.

In Scotland old customs die hard, e.
pecially in the highlands, AZ was evi-
denced on the first Sunday In May.
when the time-honored practice Of pay
ing q visit to the wells. the waters Of
which are known for their healing vir-
tues. was observed by hundreds of per-
sons.
Young and old journeyed from In
verness during the day to st. Mary's
well. which Is situated near to the
blasted Culloden heath, and after drink
Ing the water a coin was dropped into
the well. This act is supposed to be an
earnest of good health and success dur
Ing the year.
The practice Of visiting wishing
wells" has descended from father to
son, and despite the fact that many
ministers point out that it is not con-
ducive to keeping the Sabbath holy. and
Is only fit for superstitious barbariane.
still the numbers who go to the well
never diminish.
Not only was the practice observed in
parts of 1nverness-shire, but in Ross
shire also numbers of people visited the
famous healing we'll of Craigehow, de-
posted their coins and returned appar-
entity satisfied that trouble and sickness
had ehectually been guarded against in
the coming year.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-06-15
Ray, There!

Thursday A. E. Martin had an I'M
usual experience while driving to the
George Andrews farm with . load of
hay on one wagon and load of corn
10 another. When near ]. Delseit's
farm the load of hay was discovered
to be on fire and which spread with
wonderful rapidity over the load
and it was with the greatest effort
that horses and wagons were saved.
a. they had q team leading behind
the hay, but with great presence OF
mind they overturned the hay frame
and only lost that and the hay. 1t
seems that the fire was caused By the
friction of the wheels rubbing on the
iron bows that were pressed down BY
the hay.-Everest Enterprise.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1899-06-15

The following story is told by q
preacher and therefore must be more
or less true: THE proprietor of q
cigar store in certain Illinois town
set mp brass monkey with a cigar
cite in his mouth. The monkey
when wound up would puff. at the
cigarette with all the Joy and aban-
don of young man who is just
learning to be tough. After awhile,
however it was observed that the
monkey was laboring under difficult
ties. He finally ceased to smoke
altogether, and upon performing an
autopsy it was found that his works
had been completely clogged by the
deposits from the cigarette smoke. %
The preacher extracted this moral
from the story: IF cigarette
smoke will stop the works of brass
monkey. what will it do for your"