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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24

The Report Of the Judiciary Commit
tee on the Status of Gen. Wheeler.
Representatives Wheeler, Robbins, CoIson
and Campbell Ceased to BE Members of
the House the Day They Accepted
Military Offices Seats Vacant

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-The report of
the house judiciary committee on the
status of Gen. Wheeler and other mem
bers of the house holding army COM
missions was presented Tuesday. The
essential facts were given at the time
the committee reached it's conclusion
to declare vacant the seats of Repre-
sentative Wheeler and others.
In addition to this the report gives
the views of the committee on the
questions involved. 1t says that at the
present time, when patriotic impulses
of our people are aroused, it may
seem unpatriotic to question the course
of a member who leaves his seat to go
upon the field of battle. But against
this there is the plain language of the
constitution and the manifest dangers
that would follow any other course.
If one general of the army could be
taken from the senate or house then
the court argues that with equal right
the entire national Legislature could be
transformed to band of military Off
Gals. The incompatibility of serving
in congress and in the army and the
bad public policy involved also are
dwelt upon. 1t is argued, however,
that the constitutional inhibition
does not apply to members holding
places on the Hawaiian and other com
missions.
In conclusion the report admits a
resolution declaring that Representa-
tives Wheeler, of Alabama; Robbins, of
Pennsylvania; Colson, of Kentucky,
and Campbell, of Illinois, vacated
their seats as representatives and
ceased to be members of the house on
the date they accepted military offices
and are not now members of the
Fifty-ffth congress of the United
States"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
THE M'KINLEYS' RECEPTION
One of the Most Successful Functions the
White House Has Ever known
Nearly 5000 Visitors.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The public
reception by President and Mrs. Nc
Kinley deferred from February to
Wednesday evening was one of the
most successful functions the white
house has ever known. AS early as
o'clock the patient public had assem-
bled at the outer gate. The reception
lasted from to II, nearly 5000 visitors
being admitted. The interior of the
mansion was ablaze with lights and
beautiful floral decorations that has
not been surpassed at any levee this
winter, not excepting the diplomatic
recenfiOn.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
BOYS MIRACULOUS ESCAPE,
st. Louis Youth Fell Eighty Feet In a Quar-
ny Astride of Pony and Shouts:
I'm All Right

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 22.-Astride a pony
attached to dump cart, Charles 81.
Rug, 10 years old, plunged 80 feet to
the bottom of quarry at Second
and Clifton streets Tuesday after
noon, and escaped unhurt. The cart
was smashed and the pony was kill
ed, but the youthful driver was only
slightly bruised. He surprised the
workmen who saw him fall by shout
ing the next moment, as he arose: Pm
all right, but the old rigs dead one. "
Rug lives with his parents at 924 Ty-
Ter street, and is employed by the
Pickel Stone Co., which was getting
rock from the quarry.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
AMERICAN FLAG.
The Natives of NegrOS Raise Old
Glory and Ask for Protection.
The Administration Considers the Situa-
tiOn Generally in the Philippines as Con-
siderabIy ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Chances Diminishing.

MANILA, Feb. 22.--The United States
transport Newport has arrived here
from Iloilo with dispatches from Gen.
Miller to Gen. Otis. She reports all
quiet at Iloilo. The American troops
there are occupying the suburbs OF
Jaro and Molo, business has been re-
sumed generally with the outside
world, some rice is coming in from the
provinces and there has been no fight
ing since February IL.
All is quiet at Manila. The heat is
causing some inconvenience, but no
casualties have been reported.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-The war de-
partment has received the following:
Manila, February 21-Adjutant GEN
eral, Washington: Gen. Miller reports
on 18th instant insurgents forces few
miles out from Iloilo believed to be
disintregating. Can maintain his po-
sition with present force. Business
in city being resumed. He has sent
up four representative men, officials
from capital of island of Negros,
where American flag raised and Ameri-
can protection requested against small
insurgent force in the islands. Affairs
there and in Cebu very encouraging.
Shall endeavor to maintain and i'm
prove present promising conditions.
Affairs here quiet. Small insurgent
force east of city driven away Monday
with considerable loss to enemy.
(Signed) 'OTIs."
WASHINGTON, Feb. o. The cabinet
at it's meeting Tuesday discussed the
message received from Gen. Otis al
Manila, and reached the conclusion
that the situation generally in the
Philippines was considerably i'm.
proved. From other sources it is
learned that the insurgent leaders
have admitted that when the United
States forces are reinforced by the
troops now nearing Manila their
chances of success. will be greatly re
duced. This gives the administration
much encouragement, and it is gener
ally believed that the complete subju
CATION of the insurgents is matter OF
a comparatively short time.
| 1t is stated that Gen. Gomez is nov
arranging with Gen. Brooke for tbs
distribution of the So, 600, 600, which i
is expected will be paid to the CubaI
troops within very short time.
| Members of the administration ex
pressed Tuesday the expectation tina
the army reorganization bill woult
pass congress, with or without unim
| portant amendments.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
VISAYANS' PATRIOTIC OFFER.
to Assist Americas Troops Island
of Cebu Also Conquered.

MANILA, Feb. 23.-The Nebraskans
Wednesday morning drove force of
500 Filipinos three miles to Pasig. kill
ing many of them. Twenty-one of
their dead were found on the field. Of
our men none were killed and only
three wounded. They are John Alley,
Company D; Alonzo Groverick, Com
pany NJ, and Charles Pike. Company K,
LIST Nebraska infantry.
While the guns on the city walls and
those on board the ships of RI. Adm.
Dewey's fleet in the bay fired salute
in honor of Washington's birthday,
four commissioners from the island of
Negros had an interview with Mai.
Gen. Otis and informed him that the
American flag had already been raised
over that island, and that its inhab-
itants were ready, anxious and willing
to accept any proposition the Amer
leans might offer. The insurgents
have been driven from the island en-
tirely.
3
en- the people of Negros much trouble,
especially in the matter of financial as
sistance demanded by the rebel leaders,
the inhabitants of Negros have persist
emily held aloof, and now, through the
commissioners, announced that they
wanted the advice and help of Gen.
Otis. The latter assured them that the
Americans would provide an acceptable
| government, and, in the meantime, he
instructed them not to pay the rebels
anything. The Negros commissioners
were delighted with their reception.
The United States cruiser Charleston
is coaling here, preparatory to starting
on cruise.
The United States gunboat Benning-
ton arrived here Wednesday from the
island of Guam.
The United States transport St
Paul has arrived here from Iloilo, but
she did not bring any news of import
ance.
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Gen. Otis
Wednesday cabled the war department
as follows:
MANILA, Feb. 22.-Following casual
ties in Entertainments Tuesday caused
by men exposing themselves to the
enemy:
First California, Company K, Sergt
Frank N. Turton, wounded, forehead
slight; Private James P. Cassidy, killed
Following during RECONNAISSANCE
Wednesday morning, vicinity of SAL
Pedro Macarti: First Washington
wounded slightly, Company E
Privates Joseph H. Warrington, Chris
tian E. Horn, H. d. Hazard
wounded seriously, Company II, Corp
w. B. Tucker; killed, Private Edwin
Hampton, Company N, I'd Oregon.
First Nebraska, wounded, Compan,
d, Private John F. Alley, neck, yer.
severe; Company F, Alonzo Fike
elbow, slight; Company X, Charlie
Govryck, knee, slight.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
A clearinghouse Fire.

CHICAGO. Feb. 22.-Two women were
fatally injured in boarding house fire
Tuesday at $50 Michigan avenue.
The injured:
Theresa Boyle, jumped from third
story window, both legs broken and
internal injuries.
Josephine Wright jumped from the
third story window. Internal injuries.
Grace Rockwell and Cecil L. Garrett
were rescued by fremen in an uncon-
scious cordition. A number of other
boarders were compelled to JUMP to
save Themselves.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
Prevented a Lynching.

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo-, Feb. 23.-Sheriff
Turner's shrewdness has narrowly
averted the lynching of E. B. Johnson,
colored, arrested for rape. AS there
were threats OF lynching, the Negro
was spirited away at midnight. Soon
after an armed posse of several hun
dred sent committee to the Jail for
the Negro. but when he was not found
they dispersed quietly.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
MANY OYSTER Vessels Lost.

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. 23.-The tug
Volunteer from Chesapeake bay, re-
ports that 100 oyster vessels were
swept out to sea during the recent
blizzard. 1t is feared that scores of
members of their crews have persisted
of hunger and cold. Loss of life along
the Virginia coast may be large.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
Killed by an Employe.

CHICAGO, Feb. OR. j. Walsh, a
prominent real estate dealer, was shot
five times and instantly killed Tuesday
by John Driscoll, an employe. The
shooting occurred in the hallway just
outside of w alsh's office in the Roanoke
building.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
Washington Monument in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Feb. 23.-The directors of
the George Washington Monument as
ISOLATION, which was recently formed
here. announced Wednesday thatplans
had been completed for the erection of
S25, 600 monument in Chicago to the
memory of Washington.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
KILLED His wife and Himself.

CARRoLLToN, ILL.,, Feb. 23.-John
Rathgeber, farmer living seven miles
southwest of here, shot and killed his
wife and then killed himself. Mrs.
Rathgeber had instituted suit for di-
vOrce
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
washington's Birthday.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23.-Washing-
toms birthday was observed in this
city by general suspension of BUSH
ness and the closing of the public
schools and the holding of literary ex-
ercises in several districts.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
Dismantling the Lexington Race Course

LEXINGTON, Feb. 22.-Charles Green,
of st. Louis, will arrive Wednesday to
begin dismantling the famous old Lex
ington race course. on which he holds
mortgage for $4,000.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
Minister Hunter Coming Home.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Dr. Hunter,
Of Kentucky, minister to Guatemala
and Honduras, who is here on leave
IF absence, will visit his home before
returning to his post of duty.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
Onthreak in cuba is Predicted.

MADRID, Feb. 23.-Cuban residents in
Madrid have been notified that the re-
bellion in Cuba will begin again as
soon as the rainy season starts.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
"EOa Dispositions
Are Early Shoqvn.'

Just so coil IN the Blood
comes out in shape of Scrof
ala, pinpleS, etc., In children
and young people. Taken in
time it can be eradicated by
using Hoods Sarsaparlla.
In older people, the aftermath
of irregular hVing shoUS IT.
self in bflious conditions, a
heayy head, a foul mouth,
a general bad feeling.
1t is the blood, the impure blood,
friends, which is the real cause. Purify
that with Hoods Sarsaparilla and
happiness will reign in your family.
Blood Poison lived in bed Of frs
for years owing to blood poisoning that fol-
lowed small pox. 1t broke out all over my
body, itching intensely. Tried doctors and
hospitals in vain. tried Hoods Sarsapa-S
rilla. 1t helped. kept at it and was en-
tirely cured. could go on the housetops
and shout about it, MRS. ]. T. WILLIAMS,
Carbonate, Pa.
ScrofuIa Sores -"My baby at two
months had scrofula sores on cheek and
arm. Local applications and physicians
medicine did little or no good. Hoods Sar-
| saparilIa cured him permanently. He is
| now four, with smooth fair skin" MRS.
| S. S. WRoTEN, Pennington, Del.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24
0hRfaPIRa.

'Ha, hal" laughed Desdemona, derisively.
"Do your worst"
For, it being a one-night stand, the pillow
borrowed from the hotel certainly WASH t
large enough to smother anybody.
Think not to escape me, wretched wom-
AM" cried Othello, deity telling her with
chunk of cord wood.
Thus art rises superior to obstacles.-De-
troit journal.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1899-02-24

McGonigle-"The candidates voice has
played QUIT" Heeler-"Well, he can still
sign checks, can't he?"-Philadelph North
American.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
JEERS FOR JERRY SIMPSON.
His Anti-Imperinlist Speech HOOted in
wichita, Kan.

Ex-Representative Jerry Simpson was
hooted off the platform at Wichita, Kan,
last evening while addressing a local G. A.
R reunion Mr.. Simpson said: II glory in
the spunk of Aguinaldo's men They are
simply fighting to regain the land the Cath
olics took from them. A local paper has
asked: Who is John Browns soul march
ing with-Otis Aguinaldo?' l believe
John Browns soul is marching with Agui-
naldo." Mr.. Simpson said in substance that
he would rather be with Aguinaldo than
with Gen. Otis.
An old soldier in the audience arose and
said that the speech was drifting too much
into politics. This was applauded and greet
ed with cries of Throw him OUT and
kick him off the PLATFORM Men and
women arose and Kissed, and the men kept
CRYING. Put him eut!''
Simpson appealed to the crowd to sit
down. Il am coming to my peroration -
he said, although he had spoken only fif-
teen minutes. Cries came: Take your
peroration to Aguinado,'
Simpson attempted to go on, but no one
could hear him. The band struck up THE
Star Spangled Banner and MFR. Simpson
left the platform. His retirement was
greeted with prolonged cheers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
GEN. ROE is SUSTAINED.
Committee Approves His Decision Re-
gardinE the Dewey Parade.

the Dc"ey IAr0OP.
The committee in charge of the Dewey
parade in New York has sustained the po-
sition Of Gen. Roe, its chairman, in regard
to the place of the G. A. r. in the parade
Gen. Roe makes the following statement
regarding the matter:
Il have taken the position from the be-
ginning that the day was emphatically a
navy day that Admiral Dewey and the
sailors of the Olympia should be in the lead
with nothing whatever to detract l have
taken this stand relative to the Grand Army,
as l am thoroughly convinced 1 am right
l assume all responsibility. 1 do not ask
the committee to approve my action, but
abide by what / have done.
Il have the honor to be a member Of the
Grand Army of the Republic, George Wash
tngton Post No. D.
Regarding the dispute as to the position
to be accorded the G. A r. in the Dewey
day parade at New York, Gov. Roosevelt
who is in Utica, N. Y, said last night:
Il have telegraphed Cen. Roe that if the
matter is one purely for the city authori-
ties, and in which l have no power then
or course. l withdraw my former telegram
mad understood that Gen. Roe was acting
as major general of the National Guard in
the management of the parade, and in that
event l, of course. had the power to direct
that the veterans be given the right of the
line. and accordingly did it. If, however as
appears to be the case, it Is matter pure
~ for the city officials, I. of course have
nothing to say. and no advice to give"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
The Flavor of Cheeses,


1t is a curious fact that certain districts
produce certain Favored chooses, and that
those cheeses cannot be produced except
in their respective localities 1t Is now ex-
planned that there are specific forms of BAG
terra Indigenous to those districts and not
found elsewhere, and it is the presence Of
these in the milk that gives the local
flavor, and various experiments have been
made to ascertain If 1t is possible to cult
vate these local bacteria and then trans
port them into districts producing inferior
cheese. For instance, a certain cheese fun
gus has its home in Normandy. and prob
ably in Normandy alone, and to its aid we
are indebted for a special kind of cheese
Cultures of this germ were obtained and
sent into Holstein. and artihciaify intro
duced into milk set aside for cheesemaking
The result was not altogether satisfactory
for though at times the cheese had q good
Normandy flavor at other times It revert
ed, apparently without reason, into that Of
the local Hostein. Herr Hofelmeyer the
experimental. speaks feelingy of the disap-
pointing and unaccountable relapses
brought about by the subtle influence Of
the bacteria of the place. an influence which
hitherto has resisted the successful work.
fig of imported species.
II may be noticed in passing that the Or
ganismS bringing about every form of
cheese ripening are not necessarily all bac-
terra. though always belonging to the great
group of the fungi. Thus the distinctive
favors of Rochefort, Gorgonzola. Camem-
bert and Sulton are induced by blue mo, d,
fungus designated Pendulum glaucum, a
common enough variety found often on old
boots. crusts, jams, etc, which Families
in the cheese and produces the striking
blue veins and patches
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
The Wonderful Mnchete.

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat
1.-The machete is the most wonderful in
strument in the world, - said q man from
Biuefelds. "A native Cuban or Central
American can do anything with it, from
carving toothpick to cutting down a
tree. 1t is about the only implement of the
common people down there, and the dex-
tertty with which they use It must be
hereditary for they are too lazy to acquire
such a high degree of manual skill solely
by practice. In other words, 1T comes
natural to them, and I never saw a for
e.gner. white or black who could come
anywhere near eQuaiing their perform
ances. l know a native on plantation
near Rama who Is especially clever with
MIN 90 apparently impossible things with
its clumsy blade. Not long ago a boat be-
longing to the plantation was stove IN
and ne repaired 1t very neatly. 1t was
JOB that would have worried an ordinary
carpenter. with plenty of tools at his dis
PosaI, put this fellow used nothing but his
macnete have seen him clean and dress
ducks with the same handy implement
He uses 1t to cut bananas NOW weeds
manicure his nails and fight his neighbors
He lives in the ordinary native hat. made
OF nght tree trunks and bamboo thatch
ana ne punt the whole thing with that
same old machete. OF course It Is not
much OF house. but it Is a wonderful edf-
nee TO conJure out of the raw material of
the forest with such a piece of steel The
oldest use to which the Central America
Indians put the machete is In cutting their
hair They lie down, spread out their
flowing locks on a board, and an obliging
friend chops of the surplus growth. I
cannot recommend the operation for atyle
Out It answers the purpose"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
A FATAL MISTAKE.
Drnusht of Poison Causes Death OF
a ColOred Man.

OOIOfc0 man.
Thomas Smith, colored, who lived at No.
81 Defrees street northwest. died at the
Emergency Hospital about o'clock this
morning from the effects of dose of car
bolic acid taken by mistake for gin. He
drank the poison at the home of a woman
named Many Smith. No. 222 Seaton curt,
last right. few minutes after he had
made the mistake he was in an ambulance
on his way to the hospital. The dose he
took was large one and his condition was
extremely critical when he reached the hos
pi.al
The deceased was about sixty years old
and had done carpenter work about the city
for number of years. His wife is In SER
vice on the Bladensburg road, and he has
several children living in PHILADELPHIA He
was member of O. P. Morton Post No. a.
G. A. r., and during the recent encamp-
n:ent he went to Philadelphia and visited
his children. Last night about 1890 o'clock
he called at the house of Mary Smith, in
company with woman. and, after remain
ing there a few minutes. the couple left
They returned shortly afterward and Smith
picked UP the bottle Of poison and took a
drink.
Coroner Carr investigated the case and
found that death was accidental.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
GENERAL ORDERS NO. /.
Urell to Organization of
Spanish War Veterans

In assuming command of the District of
Columbia Department of the Spanish War
Veterans Col. NJ. Emmett Ureli has promul-
gated the following order through Maj. F.
S. Hodgson, acting adjutant general:
Headquarters of the Department.
District of Columbia Spanish War
Veterans, September %, 1893
General order No. l:
l hereby assume command of the De-
partment of the District Spanish War Vet
terans, to which position l was elected on
the 18th instant.
Headquarters are hereby established at
National Guard Armory
Maj. Frederic S. Hodgson is hereby an
nounced as acting adjutant general of the
department. He will be obeyed and re-
spected accordingly.
In assuming command l wish to express
to my comrades my deep and heartfelt
appreciation of the great honor unanimous
ly conferred upon me and to state that it
VIII be my earnest endeavor to place the
department upon the highest plane of ex-
cellence to which it is so eminentIy enti-
tieo, ana to that end viii lend my every
energy. Perfection cannot be attained
without the hearty cooperation of all:
therefore L call upon those comrades who
nave the interests OF our department at
heaft TO assist in the establishment of
camps and in the dissemination of our
principles, SO that every one may be en-
rolled under our standard, Who from this
city and elsewhere at the call of his be.
loved country, thrust aside the comforts of
nome, the Establishments of accruing wealth
and fond ties of family, and hurried for
ward to the firing line in the war with
Spain for humanitys sake
The ca m and steadfast devotion to duty
OF the volunteer in the late war, when duty
LED to danger; his perfect discipline when
surrounded by peril and threatened with
death; his undated cheerfulness among
the fevers of the swamps of a tropical eli
mate, proclaim true son of his beloved
country. M. EMMETT URELL,
Commander.
Another local camp is soon to be or
gantzed under the direction of Capt. VIM
s. Hodges. Members Of the veterans asso-
citation are looking forward to participation
In the Dewey parades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-23
SPECIAL PRAYER SERVICE.
The Y. NJ. C. A. to Petition for Success
the Coming Year.

The Y. NJ. C. A. to Petition for Success
the Coming Year.
On previous Sunday afternoons in Sep
TENDER the various departments of the
Young Mems Christian Association have
been the subjects of special prayer meet
ings. These meetings were led by Mr.. H.
3. f. Mcfarland, chairman of the religious
work committee; Mr.. Harry o. Hine, edu-
cational director, and Mr.. Mel. B. Rideout,
physical director The meeting tomorrow
afternoon is to be meeting for prayer for
the all-round work of the association dur
ing the year just opening. This meeting
will be held in the parlors of the associa-
ton. at 4:30 o'clock, and will be led by the
general secretary of the association, Mr..
John b. Sleman, jr. The following members
of the religious work committee have gen.
eral charge Of the service: C. L. Carlisle
Harry Blake, Edward H. Booth, r. c.
Callahan, Rev. Hunter Alva Davis, F. A.
Fenning, Charles D. Finley, E. l.. Harvey
6. F. Johnston, S. 7. Murray. ]. c. r.
Main, A. K. Paris Albert Speiden. T. T.
Smell, H. G. Wilbur, Ernest A. Ziegler, An
drew J. Bradley and c. F. Crane.