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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
PREMIER DupuY'S STAND
Parliamentary Committee Rejects
Governments Bill.
Will Resist All amendments 10 Re
vision B,Ii mud Make Its Passage IL
Vote of Confidence.
(By Telegraph to -Pllot)


Paris. Feb G.-The parliamentary
committee, by vote OF nine to two. re-
jected the Governments bill providing
that all cases of trial revision be
brought before the whole Court of Cas-
satlOn instead Of before the criminal
section of that court. The commit
tees decision was reached after the
Premier NJ. Dupuy, had presented the
Governments Views and had strongly
urged the adoption of the bill.
The committee also resolved To pub
lish all the documents connected with
the report OF Mazcau first president OF
the Court OF Cessation on his inquiry
into the charges of NJ. dcBcaurcpalre.
NJ. Dupuy declares that the Govern
ment will resist all amendments TO tine
revision bill and make its passage a
question of confidence.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
anaIrsin Porto Rico.

By Telegraph to Virglnlan-Pilot)
San Juan, Porto Rico. Feb. Gov
ernor- General Henry has ordered the
dissolution Of the insular cabinet and
substitutes for 1t the following depart
ments: State. Justice, Finance and In
terror.
The order announces that. 1t having
became evident to Genera1 Henry, after
Il careful trial of two months, that the
insular cabinet does not correspond
with American methods of progress, he
declares its dissolution.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
POLICY PLAYING IN NEW YORK.


During the past few years a detcrm-
ined effort has been made in most OF
the large cities of the country to break
up the pernicious habit OF policy play
ing. In no place had the game Sc
cured so great a hold as in New York.
but the general belief on the part of
the public has been that the practice
had been broken up by the police ex-
cept in isolated cases.
That this was fallacy was proved
very concluslvely recently, and, on the
contrary. it was shown that the game
was played very largely in the metrop-
oils.
rms event was the death of Freder-
lex T.. Lu;hy. who was called the poll
cy klng.' lie is said TO have controlled
more policy shops than any other man
with one exception.
Luthy mad run policy shops in New
ro'k Toy The past 30 years. and when he
oied LETT several millions Of dollars.
was born of Swiss parents in
Naples, ana came to this country -
years ago and made money distiIIin.
WhlSkey. After awhile he opened a
money exchange and bankers Office.
MOI long after opening his exchange
LuthN heard of the game of policy. Uo
Sut somebody TO explain it to him in
ur'"'.; me man who explained it u
nm thought there was Il fortune in II
LOT i'ioSe who played. and as that was
"h't Luthy was looking for he pIavea
ana lost. lie played ON and lost more
After time he won
comparing his losses with his r,irs
ne came 70 the shrcwd conclusion i'm,
mere was II fortune ii in-for The fol-
low who ran the game.
himself '''''s SHOP
lie ran a partition across the back
,i vi ~. ms bank and open Il poke
n,'"p. ne immigrants brought their
h "uS 10 he exclaimed. and some
pouy apout the place would always
happen to say something about thn
game OF policy. Explanations ,,suoii,.
ioiloWcu. and the American ,rnnny
Lu'hN hahGed over came back IN hin
over the counter in the back room ''''
hu'nS was now making money hand
over ist, and was ready to swear rh.,T
poncE WIS the greatest game ever IN
vented. The police. however bcerd -
the game going on in his nnce oi
oi'e ia! d ward man came I'm and toId
MN II must be stopped. Luthy protest.
eu, ana Inc ward man said possibly The
matter could be arranged II vas
ana the GENE proceeded undisturbed
Luthy thought that If one shop mad
money tWo would make double. NotIc-
ing that the Germans we're MS mos,
lipera, patrons he concluded TO open a
shop handy for them.
After a time. finding the second shop
n paying venture. Luthy opened several
more, I'd Mt the time of his death no
had neatly 30 branch Offices" through
out the city.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07

(Hy Telegraph to Nrginian- Pilot)
Harrisburg, Feb. 6-There was no
quorum in the joint assembly to-day
although the customary ballot for
United States Senator was taken \
small vote was polcd and as usual
there was no choice. No business was
transacted by either branch and imme-
diately after the ballot for Senator a
recess was taken until this evening.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
Presidential Nominations Confined

tBy Telegraph to virgin:an Pllot3
Washington. Feb. 6.-The Senate to-
day confirmed the following nomlna-
tions:
stmasters-Florida: j. NJ Jolley,
Dayton: j. II. Hubbard. Deland: Il. j.
Mitchell. Port Tampa.
Tennessee: G. y. McLane. Lewisburg.
Texas: w. McManus, Baird: T. b.
George. to be collector of customs. Dis
trict of St. Augustine, Fla.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07

Wilson News Wilson county is prob
ably the foremost in the State in num-
Der of killings for the past year or So
and we must say it is a reputation that
no county feels proud of. The first
month of the new year has seen three
men shot to dcath-onc of Mr.. Wood
ards place, one in Mr.. Lilies bar and
the killing Of Neal Jordan Tuesday
night.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
Coun, von Capr,v, Dcad.

(By Telegraph to Virginia Pllot)
Frankfort, Feb 6-General Count
Won Caprivi. the former Chancellor of
the German Empire. died at 10 O'clock
this morning at Skyren. near Grossen.
81 miles from here. The General had
been Ill for some time. Ills end was
peaceful.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
Georgia. of pneumonia, at puerto prln-

cIpe.
Havana, Feb. s.-The Board of Meat
Survey. of which Captain William
Pitcher, OF the Eighth Infantry. is pres
ident, found as the result Of an inquiry
this afternoon that the contents of
1CSiS cans are UNFIT for human food.
and have recommended that the in
spector, Colonel Reade. condemn the
meat. Col. Meade has confirmed the
Boards finding. Other lots will be eX-
Gmined tomorrow.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07

The postmaster Of Kcrnersville while
going from his home to the postotfice
early yesterday morning. tracked q
rabbit in the snow from the Moravian
grave yard into the church yard and
found him nestled under the church
wood pile. The postmaster shot the
rabbit. amputated his left hind foot
and to-day forwarded it to President
Mckinley
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
SITUATION AT HAVANA.
PRIVATE GRANADA DEAD-CAN-
NED BEEF CONDEMNED.

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot)
Washington, Feb. 6.-Major General
Brooke at Havana, reported 10 the War
Department to-day the death of Pri-
yate Shaler Granada, Company f, Third
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07

on March the cable rate from points
in North Carolina TO Holland will be
reduced to : cents per word.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07

At tho new National Bank building in
course Of erection at Wilmington G.
f. Failcs and Harry Barnes were pain
fully and w. II. Gore and w. G.. Haw-
kins seriously hurt in an accidental
fall from the second to the first floor.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
JUDGE DAY PLEAsED.

jacksonville. Fla, Feb. GA special
from Palm Beach TO the Times Union
and Citizen, says:
News of the ratification of the peace
treaty was handed Judge William ID.
Day by q representative of the Times.
Union and Citizen as he landed at the
Glow pier after IL days fishing. He en-
pressed himself as highly gratined over
the result.
AS to the fighting and loss at Manila
no was very much shocked, but ex-
pressed the hope that the reports re-
ceiNcd this afternoon were exaggerated.
Judg Day was accompanied on the
fishing trip by General Schoffctd and
Joseph jefferson. They went to the IN
let IN II launch and made one of the
greatest hauls with hook and line that
have been made on Lake Worth in
years.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
SEABOARD AIR. LINE
Mr.. John Shelton Williams Select
ed as President.
He Also Succeeds to tho Presidency
of tho Baltimore steam Packet
Company.-Two oG the old Dircc.
tors are Retained.
(By Telegraph to virginian-Pilot)

(By Telegraph to Virginiar-P ilot)
Baltimore. Feb. 6.-Control of the
railroad properties composing the Sea-
board Air Line system and the Balti-
more Steam Packet Company were for
mally transferred to the Williams syn
dictate to-day. President Hoffman and
the new owners organized Ae4eeting
Mr.. John Shelton Williams, of Rich
mond, Va, president of the Seaboard
and Roanoke railroad, Raleigh and
CASTOR railroad, Carolina Central rail-
road, Raleigh and Augusta railroad.
and Baltimore Steam Packet Company.
DIRECTORS CHOSEN.
Messrs. j. w, Mlddcndorf r. c. Hoff-
man, John Gil, of Baltimore; Charles
Chauncey, of Philadelphia; James H..
Dooley, of Richmond. and Charles T..
Johnson, OF Raleigh, n. c., were elect
nokc. Mr. Chauncey was a member OF
the old board.
Mcssrs. William II. Blackford, j. W.
AIiddendorf, w. y. Marburg. OF Baltl-
more; w. w. Fuller, of New York;
John Shelton Williams. OF Richmond,
and w. c. Stronach, of Raleigh, were
elected directors of the Raleigh and
CASTOR. Mr.. Stronach was u member
of the old board.
Baltimore, Feb. 6.-R. c. Hoffman.
John Gill, j. w. Middendorf. w. A.
Marburg. Solomon Frank. Baltimore;
Charles Chauncey, Philadelphia; w. II.
Doyle, Norfolk, Va; ]. S. Williams.
Richmond, Va, are the directors of the
Baltimore Steam Packet Company.
ID. II. Thomas, II. Irwin Keyser ana
Henry y. Parr, Baltimore; r. c. Will
iiams. Jr.. Richmond; Benhan Cam
eron. Stakesvillc, n. c.; b. y. Duke
Durham. n. c.. and j. S. Williams,
Richmond. Va, were chosen directors
or the Raleigh and Augusta Railroad
Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
CONTINENTS ON TREATY
Nebraska Senate congratulates
President Mckinley.
Colonel William Jennings uryan
snys Ratification VIII MOI Enu tho
Fight Against Annexation OF tho
Philippines Jud.e Dny Hicascd.
(By Telegraph to virginia-Pllo,.)

(By Telegraph to Virginia Pllo,.)
Lincoln. Neb., Feb. G.-There were
many abscntecs when the ballot for
Senator was taken to-day, but no re-
lative change in the vote.
The Senate this evening adopted q
resolution congratulating President Nc
kinley on the ratification of the treaty
of peace.
COLONEL BRYAN'S COMMENT.
william j. Bryan expressed no sur
prise over the ratification of the peace
treaty and commented briefly on the
matter. When the Associated Press
correspondent asked him if the ratifica-
ton or the treaty would end the fight
asaihst the annexation OF the Philip
pines he said:
nave thought that the fight should be
made against the treaty have felt that
me real light is to be made for n res
oiition declaring the national policy.
Inc opposition To the treaty has served
Il useful purpose and the opponents of
the ratification made Il gallant fight.
Dut there was never any chance of de-
te3ting ratification. Now that the trea
~ Is out of the way, it can be treated
as II domestic question, and the line
can be drawn between those who be-
heNed III forciDlc annexation and those
who believe that the Filipinos should
be allowed to govern themselves
nave not lost faith In the doctrine of
government and believe that the
people VIII repudiate the imperialistic
policy"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-07
VOICE FROM TIE GALLERY.

AT this Doint Mr.. German was in
terruptcd by Il man in the gallery.
VINO cried out several times in a con-
stahilY increasing crcscendo:
What do YOU mean! What do you
mean! What do YOU meant
Confusion reigncd on both sides of
the Senate and in the galleries for n
moment. but this was dissi9ated by
laughter when ii was realized that the
poor fellow who caused the Interrupt
ton was NOT responsible for his utter
anccs.
Kesumlng his speech, Mr. German
said:
"Asrrations Of public men amount to
nut little. That the vote upon this
treaty is inconceivable to me, and he
Who on.ertnins such an idea is on a
very low plane I'm the consideration of
measure so grave.
Il believe in parties I believe in my
party, because l believe that the inter
ests OF the people will be best served
IN the end by its promotion 10 power
and It's control of governmental affairs.
Il have known gentlemen who float
between parties. VINO have been strong
advocates of public questions. and yet
support a party antagonistic to 1t. l
have seen statesmen who We're wild
with the thought of the free coinage Of
silver and Yet who. on every occasion.
found strength and Il resting place in
the republican party. and that believe
III single standard of another metal.
TIE FEELINGS OF SENATOR'S.
But want to dsabuse the Senator's
mind of the false Impression that he
seems TO have and those who have fol-
lowed him.
''on the third of March next, if shall
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-14
|CAPTIVE OF MY Row AND
SPEAR"

A TRAGEDY OF AN ARTISTS STUDIO.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-14

make lilo lououss ouy you oTo kl0C
or my sake, little one," and he turne
howard her, Joy illuminating ever
Feature Of his fair, boylsh face. But tn
Rir addressed rs Judith did not answer
"Whst is the matterY You are no
sorry to see it finished, are your Do yo
think won't need you any longerr tina
Ghe sittings will be overS Don't worr,
about that. Let's throw aside dull car
|for today. Change your clothes, aut
Ill take you out to lunch. and vel
open bottle Of wine to celebrate"
He spoke carelessly, his eyes return
ing to the huge canvas stretched acros,
one side " the room, and he failed tc
bee the change that came over the girl'e
face, as he spoke.
Her great dark eyes glowed and her
mouth twitched convulsively, and then
she answered.
"Glad it is finished! Why should
be? What is it to ne, your success or
your failure? have been your model,
and my work is done. Now let me 60,
land, il you wish to celebrate, call IN
your friends. They will be glad to
drink with you"
He stood aghast at her outburst.
"Have 1 offended you, JUDITH l beg
your pardon. I meant my offer in all
friendlinese, he said slowly.
"Do you wonder that speak now-I,
who have been silent all these weeks?
lit is because OF your cousins visit yes
|terday, and your words to me today"
She spoke with slight foreign &C
cent and peculiar liquid quality Of
tone that made every word mu.ical. He
listened, slight frown wrinkling his
tsmooth brow.
"What has my cousins visit to the
Studio to do with the question:" he
asked, impatiently.
"Do you remember the first day you
saw me?"
Shall l ever forget it! was wander
fling through the jewish quarter. seeking
q type, and then I saw you. You were
standing in sn open doorway. You had
on blue frock that showed every curve
soi your slim form. 1t had no collar,
and I saw your young throat, like a
slender column, upholding your small
head. The low brow, the great mourn.
full dark eyes, the wide space between
them. the eighty acquilins nose. the
'iull red lips-just as I had dreamed Of
them. At FIRST. thought l must be
still dreaming. and then, 40 you became
conscious Of my prolonged etare, your
eyes met mine. Into them came tho
expression I had been LONGING for
pride, terror, dignity. I could scarcely
refrain from shouting with Joy. I had
no difficulty In persusdiug your uncle
to allow you to sit for me; and this 10
Ithe result. And you ask me II / re-
member our fret meeting"
He laughed q little, wholly restored
to good humor.
''For six weeks have come to your
studio and posed for you. You have
been kind to me. and courteous. You
have shown no surprise that the niece
Of dealer 10 second hand books should
be what am. You have not questioned
me. Shall I tell you my story? Do
you care to hear it?"
II shall be proud to think l have won
your confidence, Judith" he answered,
gently. He seated himself on couch,
from which he could SEQ his beloved
canvas. and lszily filed his pipe. He
was willing to listen to her. She was 40
odd girl, unlike an ordinary model, and
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-10-14

his twenty-eight years; but his ide
OF womanhood was. and alwaye hs
been, embodied in the tall, aristocrati
form OF bis cousin, Edith Kingsley.
Judith seated herself on a pile {
, cushions beside him. Her rich Orier
tai dress act of her peculiar beaut,
Her hair, entwined with strings Of pearl
and golden chains, hung like mantl
about her shoulders. and her slender
bare arms glistened with bangles. He
dark eyes cleaned with sombre fire
and her small hands were Tight!
clinched to prevent their trembling.
ITO YOU" che began. 81 am tn
daughter Of poor Jews. Among m!
own people l hold the highest rank.
was born 10 the East, the last child Of
noble race, and I had maidservants tc
attend me Then. while I was still q
child, persecution drove US away, and
we wandered. 1t is the curse OF my
people to wauder, and to find no rest
anywhere.
II was my fathers companion. and he
taught me. He was the most learned
man in the whole tribe. We wandered
slowly through Southern Asia and
Northern Africa and Europe. Then we
settled 10 England, and there my father
died"
She paused a moment, and then con.
tinued, sadly: "After his death came
to America. 1t wac his wieh, and
made my home with my mothers PEG.
pie, who had been here q long time.
am the last Of our family. may never
marry, then our name will die with me!''
Her voice broke, and she covered her
face with her hands.
Cecil felt that silence was his best
sympathy, and he waited for her to re-
gain composure.
When she raised her head again, her
eyes flashed proudly.
IL am the daughter Of line that for
centuries has been eminent among my
people, and yet, when your cousin en-
tered the studio yesterday, she looked
at me as il were an outcast. Since l
have heen with you, l have learned
what models sometimes are; but until
yesterday you treated me like your
equal. Now, since she has shown what
she thinks Of me, your manner has
altered, and today you show me that
he. estimate Of me is yours.
II am woman to be treated to wine;
to BE- paid with kiss; to laugh when
you laugh, and to die when you leave
mo-"
judith" he cried. starting from
his seat.
us it not 90? Deny it. and I will
believe your
She, too. had risen, and she stood
facing him defsntly.
Last night" she continued. "when l
was going away. you followed mo to thu
door. Wont you cay good night,
JUDITH" you said. and then you drew
mo to your breast, and kissed me.
What did it mean to you-that kiss?
Nothing! What might it have meant
to me?"
His eyes fell; he was confused.
II told you vac sorry, Judith; that
never would forget myself again." he
stammered.
"Yes, you promised, and I believed
you; and came again today, 90 that tho
picture might be finished. 1t 10 finish.
ed, this work Of your cunning hand, and
you ash me IL it be good!-good to look
upon my anceetress, the Jewish maiden,
The Lamar register., 1899-03-15
FARMERS OF PRowERs.


From our travelling correspondent
j. E. Moury owns so acres of fine
bottom land in the Paradox neigh
borhood, all of which is fenced with
woven wire fencing, and watered by
a full water right from the well
known Hyde ditch. He gives his
attention largely to the raising of
hogs and poultry, and with marked
success. He came to Colorado from
Pennsylvania in 'S7. Mrs. Moury is
one of the leading educators of the
comfy and can always be found at
work in the school room during the
school year.
al Miller, of the same vicinity, is
one OF the energetic young men, and
has carved out for himself valua.
BILE home during the time of uncer-
tainties incident to the task of pio
neering on the plains. He has 120
acres of land and stock in the Hyde
ditch with which to irrigate it. His
place is well improved, having a
cOmlOrtaDle HNe room STONE uWeiilup
house, an orchard and other valuable
adjnncts to farm. He also a
fine and growing herd of young
cattle.
R. Vogel, I. NJ. Hall and A. P.
Mead are among the other hustling
and thriving farmers of the Paradox
neighborhood, and during our recent
visit we noted many improvements
that had been made by them of late
w. II. Watkins, of Big Bend, who
owns the northwest quarter of 35-
21-4S, came to this section from La
Rue county, Kentucky, in 'SS. He
has proved himself one of the best
farmers in the valley, having raised
30 bushels of wheat per acre last
wear on ITO acres of fall sown grain.
He has fine FIVE acre orchard, which
bore choice lot of fruit last year
Lately he has turned his attention
to sheep, and as he is eminently sue
cessful in whatever he undertakes,
he will no doubt make a success of
The Lamar register., 1899-03-15

For several days last week there
was lady at Franz Brothers store
demonstrating the merits Of brand
of baking powder, and on Saturday
an appetizing lunch was served to all
corners. Coffee, biscnits, cake, ham
and pickles were served, and the feast
lasted all day and until quite late in
the evening. Mr.. Franz was very
attentive to his guests, and was duly
prepared for the occasion, aud had a
most wonderful waiter costume. Ev-
erybody was welcome, and some of
them were just as welcome the third
time as first.
The Lamar register., 1899-03-15

this. One thing, his views are great
ly modified on the tariff question,
hence the whyness of his going into
sheep raising.
r. ". Brooks lives on the south.
east quarter of 23-2l-4S, and it is
like all the other lands in this vicinity
as fine as any that the sun shines on.
Mr.. Brooks came to Prowers county
in '92 from La Rue county, Ken
tucky, and settled on his present
farm in '9o, when it was still law
prairie land. His '9S crop was phe-
nomenal one in yield, winter wheat
yielding 43 bushels per acre on 35
acres. He now has 60 acres of fall
sown grain growing; he also has
promising young orchard and five
room dwelling house, and is with all
most substantial citizen.
S. Needham is owner of the south
east quarter of section 1-21-4S,
opening out this tract in '97 after
having having devoted several years
to the raising OF cattle in Kiowa
county. He is a first class and sue
cessfnl farmer, and made a record
breaking yield of oats last year, hav-
ing threshed ont 81 bushels of oats
per acre from his field of "a acres.
On wheat also he proved himself to
be one of the top p-notchers, his 30
acres of land sown to fall wheat
making yield of so bushels to the
acre.
While on the south side recently we
visited the farm of Isaac Dewitt, who
came to Prowers county in 80 from
his former home in old Illinois, and
settled in the vicinity Of Lamar un-
der the Bed Rock Mutual Canal.
He confined himself for several sea
sons to small truck farming, later
branching out into the growing of
wheat and alfalfa. Mr.. Dewitt has
for home commodious eight room
dwelling house on ten acre tract
overlooking the town of Lamar on
the south. He thinks spud growing
can be made profitable here, his ex-
perience of the past year being proof
of the fact
The Lamar register., 1899-03-15
school Notes.

A visit to new Joint Dist No. 30
found good attendance and harmo-
nv. The school is being held in one
room OF Mr.. Hainline's house. Loea.
ton for school building has been Sc.
lectei and it is the intention to build
the during the summer.
Pleasant Valley school is doing
good work with the probability of
having another month added to the
term.
Last Thursday the pupils in the
Wells school exhibited their accus-
toned lively interest although the at
tendance was cut down about one half
because of fear of catching the
measles.
A hot dinner with Mrs. McClain
and Murial after facing March
zephyr all the way from Lamar, is a
powerful argument in favor of teach
ers residing in the school houses.
The next session of the Prowers
County Teachers Association will be
held in the school building at Lamar.
The topics for discussion are found
in Sully's Psychology, Parts 3 and 4
inclusive.
development of Feeling" by j.
r. Puntenney. with discussion by
Mrs. Emily o. Liggett, r. V. Burke
and Mrs. Zoa B. Merrill.
development of Will and Charac-
ter by Miss Josie Evans, with dis
cussion by j. f. Smith, Miss Geneva
Morehouse and A. L. Crawford.
1t is expected that this last meet
ing of the year will be the best.
DAVID BARNES.