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The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-06-12
CUBAN INQUIRY LANGU|SHES
Senatorial Committee Will Do Moth
ing for Seine Time.
There Is No Likelihood that the Investisa-
ton Will BE Pushed i'm Cuba, AL.
though senator Money Is
Willing TO Go.

According 10 the present outlook, the
investigation of Cuban affairs will Ian
guish for some time to come
Within the past TWO days a very siren
uous effort has been made by Democratic
members of the Committee on Cuban At
fairs to secure a speedy visit 10 Cuba,
with the idea of pushing the inquiry at
Havana. pending the preparation by the
War Department of the figures which
have been requested. With this purpose
IN view d resolution was prepared for
and adopted by the committee, authoriz-
ing Senator Platt, the chairman, TO an
point a subcommittee to conduct the in
vestigation II was understood that SEN
ator Money, of Mississippi, would be the
Democratic member of this sub-commit-
tee, and that Senator Plat would be its
chairman.
When the Republican members of the
committee were canvassed. however. ii
was found that not one OF them was will
ing TO undertake trip TO Cuba at this
time. Senator Aldrich has already left
he city, and will sail for Europe next
Wednesday, and Senator CulIom announc-
ed his determination to leave al the ear
Hest possible moment for Illinois, where
his Senatorial contest has commenced
Senator Davis, of Minnesota, absolutely
refused 10 go to Cuba, saying that he
had worked hard for two years and in
| tended to be at home as soon as possible
Senator SpOoner's wife is ill. which pre-
Cluded mis- appointment on the sub-com-
mittee, and Senator Chandler, who is
| seeking reelection, wants 10 be in New
Hampshire very soon. This left Senator
| Mcmillan 10 be seen, and he was very
positive in his declaration. Il would not
| go 10 Cuba now for a million dollars" he
said The question of health is to be
considered. and in addition 10 that,
! have neglected my private business af-
| fairs for six or seven months and there
| is also a campaign on in my State" Sen.
ator Mcmillan further stated his belief
! that nothing should be done until the de
| tails requested OF the War Department
/ had been received, and he thought Il
would be al least two or three months be
fore they could be furnished.
Senator Money, the ranking Democrats
| member of the committee has announced
his Willingness 10 90 TO Cuba stating tina
| there was positively no danger 10 health
| or inconvenience on account OF the heat
| He argued that the information desired
| of the War and other departments could
be sent TO Cuba. and that the committe,
| could pursue its inquiry with much les
| trouble and expense by going TO Havana
| as the principal witnesses are IN tina
/ city. The Republican members do no
| take this view OF the situation. and in
| si~t that the details asked of the depart
| nnents must be in the possession OF III
/ committee before any other branch Of tn
| investigation can be commenced II 4
not likely that these details will be fur
| nished for some time.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-06-12
Nominations Not Acted Cpou.

The nominations which have failed OF
confirmation at this session OF the Senate
are as follows: II. g. Ewdrt, Of North
Carolina. TO I've United States district
Judge FOR the western district of North
Carolina; Commander Augustus c. Kei-
logg, L. :. y. retired, 10 be a command
er on the retired list OF the navy.
P0stmasters: Pennsylvania-W. A Feist
White Haven; c. baltimore, Milford. r.
+. Luckenbach. Mauch Chunk: ID. "
Prusser. Bedford; A. {. Bailey Ford City;
J. W Grier. Jersey Shore.
Indiana-Philip Spsugh. Hope.
Mlssouri-H. l. Eads, Pattonsburg.
Georgla-Thomas Quincy. Waynesbo.o
| Oregon-R. II. Robson. Arlington.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-06-12
TWO CONDEMNED CANNON.
senator PetIigrew's joke in the senate
Makes Everybody Laugh.

In the Senate Thursday afternoon. a
few moments after the news hsd been re-
ceived Of Congressman Cannon's defeat
in she House, Senator Beverage asked
unanimous consent 10 pass a joint resolu-
ton which had just come from the House
The clerk began to read the bill by its
title. "A joint resolution 10 donate d con-
demrcd cannon"
Does that BILL" interrupted Senator
Petterew like flash refer 10 the
chairman os the Committee on Appropria-
tions OF the House OF Representatives"
The laughter which this sally created
gradually swelled into applause as the full
QF.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-06-12

that course seemed desirable. Mr.. Payne
said yesterday that II was not bis purpose
TO call the committee together until fall.
probably a few weeks before Congress re-
assembled. a. by that time II viii be de-
termlned how far the surplus IL maintain
ed. and about how much in the aggregate
a revenue reduction ia warranted.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-06-12
Bill. Passed BY the senate.

The Senate Thursday passed fifty-eigh;
pension bills which had already passed
the House. They were signed By the Pres
dent
A bill amending the act Incorporating
the Supreme Lodge Of the Knights d.
Pythlas was also passed,
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-06-12
Ewp,oymen, ef Member. a. ATTORNEYS.

Representative Gaines, of Tennessee,
Thursday introduced bin prohibiting The
employment OF members OF Congress as
attorneys for railroads or other corpora
lions obtaining charters or other aid from
the United States government,
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-06-12
CLOSE OF THE SESSION
Congress Adiourns Amid all
0utburstOf Good Feeling.
UNUSUAL SCENES IN THE HOUSE

Laying Aside the Partisan Rancer Enzen-
Join IA singins Patriotic Airs and 10 Ex-
ehsusins Friendly GreetiHEs-hr. Lentz
speaker HendeTsan's Farewell Address.
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County. where all the facts ara

shoshone County. where all the facts are
known.
A bln was passed to amend the car
coupler law 40 as 10 require railroads 10
report monthly under oath To the Inter
state Commerce Commission all accidents
20 their employees and TO make reports a.
10 all collisions between trains; also OIL
20 authorize the payment Of travel pay 10
enlisted men in the army
DonasIaa Of Condemned Cannon
Mr. Overstreet Of Indiana. attempted
20 bait Mr.. Lentz with a resolution TO
give a condemned cannon to the Sons OF
Veterans but with the remark that the
Sons OF Veterans would Ike 10 read the
story % how their fathers were confined
in the "bull pen az Wardner, Idaho, he
said he would no; object. and the Tesolu-
ton was adopted.
The long debate on the naval bin and
the defeat % Mr. Cannon was followed
bv scene Of indescribable confusion. \
number Of conference reports on private
pension bills were put through with great
rapidifv while the engTossing clerks
rushed back and forth In their efforts 70
get belated bills 10 the President before
the final adjournment. Members clamor-
Cd for recognition. pages scurried about,
and the turmoil and confusion were in
disputabIe signs that the closing hour was
a. hand. 4 bill was passed authorizing
the Kingston Bridge and Terminal Com
pany 10 build a bridge over Clinch River,
Tenn
Mr. Lcntz made frequent interruptions,
and al one time managed TO get in with
the partial statement: In answer 10 Mr..
Lacey. ] have a telegram from the Occur
a Aicne country saying. Gov. Steunen-
berg cut "a watermelon to-day but
The sharp rappings OF the gavel cut Mr..
Lentz of.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-06-12
Premsted 10 Major ON the stan.

And. Mt Chairman, he wss promoted
and is now major on the stan IN the Phil
fppipes. Renewed applause on the Re-
publican si1eJ His regiment Is coming
hone. and both myself and his good
mother have tried at the War Depart
meut for the last I'VE months 20 geL him
ordered home so that he could resume the
avocaticns Of peace, ard the testimony
from several OF the generals who have re-
rorted. Gen. Wheeler among the OILERS.
Is that his work there Was % good, Re
Was so efficient in discharglng th- duties
e. his Office that they did not want To
retire him, but further 20 advance him.
loud applause On the Republican side
Mr.. Chairman. thank God I have
bows that can serve their country. (Re-
newed and loud APPLAUSE I am proud
Of them"
Loud. long. and continued cheering and
applause on the Republican side greeted
this sally from Chairman HUI. in the
midst OF which Mr.. Lentz was trying TO
secure recognition
II want 20 ask the gentleman II ne has
a son who would be able 10 support him
self without being a pensiOne. on MS
country" SIR. Lentz finally asked. a;
which there we're cries Of on. and hiss
Ing on the Republican eide.
'sWnl the gentleman explain abou, his
other son ." continued Nr. Leniz. a. which
there was renewed kissing among the Re.
II would IL II had any connection with
| this notter." replied Mr. Hull,
Is he not sucking the public teatF per-
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-06-12
Talked of JaekaIs and Lions.

81 want to say again, referring 10 the
matter of the gentleman from Massachu-
sets. / thought We had a jackal n the
House here. JacKals always precede the
lion, and when this magnificent beast
from Illinois Qaughter} was lashing mis-
sides in his fury and roaring because he
smelt fresh meat 0aughterl the jaekaI
had come 10 the front"
There was great laughter at Uncle
Jee's" expense at these remarks OF Mr..
Cummings. who was interrupted by the
Speakers gavel his time having expired.
NT. Cannon. however generously gave
ceeded:
Il thank the gentleman. And thea ws
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-18
Remodeling and Improving.

Messrs. Ward & Friberg, the enter
prising proprietors Of The Bee Hive,
the largest department store in the
city, are "on the wing" early and late
for new business. They mean to start
the new year prepared to meet the nat
ural increase in their business and are
remodeling their large store, making
it more convenient for both merchant
and customer
The grocery department. has been
changed to the north side of the Mar
ket street front and is greatly enlarged
and improved. The hardware depart
ment has been more than doubled and
now occupies all the space heretofore
devoted to groceries. The other de-
partments have been greatly improved.
The Bee Hive is now better prepared
than ever to meet the demands upon it
as commercial center and it will carry
the most complete stock in its history
this year. The proprietors are deter
mined to stay on the firing line and
cannot be surprised by flank move
ment by competitors.
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IN SOCIETY.

Mrs. 2. M. Ward was sat home" last
Monday afternoon. The residence on
Walnut street was appropriately decor
ated and the guests were most charm
ingly entertained. A large number Of
society ladies enjoyed the hospitality
of the pleasing hostess.
The young society folks enjoyed
themselves at Hotel Piedmont again
last Tuesday evening. These even
ings occur with pleasing regularity and
are delightful occasions. A high-class
stringed orchestra is always in attend
ance and the sweet strains of quick
steps and other steps that permeate
the atmosphere are more or less con-
tageous. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. st. John, Mr.. and Mrs. W. l..
James, Misses Matte aud Gordon
Henderson, Lille DeArmond, Iva
johnson, Sauna Biddle, Alice and Eva
Carr, Fannie Bolton, Mae Stone, Belle
Miller and Miss Louise Scott. Messrs.
John Stone, Charles Biddle, Louis
Gump, VIII Johnson, Will Harris,
Horace Miller, Embree Easley, Frank
Miller, A. Spencer, Jas. Summers and
Bob Martin.
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Coming.

The great standard Drama "Robert
Macaire" and "The Battle of Santiago"
will be presented by The Brabson Band
of Greeneville, assisted by Mr.. OIL Tay.
Tor, and Greeneville's best Dramatic
Talent. Opera House, Thursday night,
January 95th.
Robert Macaire is standard Drama
and has stood the test of time. Many
OF the best actors OF both countries
have appeared in it. AS further evil
dence of its merits, the beautiful opera
of "Erminie" was founded upon it.
The play is full of action and the mis-
haps that befall the two thieves are con-
stantly occurring. 1t will be mounted
with appropriate costumes and special
scenery.
The Battle of Santiago is not scene
thrown on canvass, but is faithful re-
production of the great sea fight, show
ing Moro Castle in the distance. I'm
Gle Sans numerous war vessels will
occupy the fore ground, pouring dead
ly missiles into the fort. The Vessu.
vlus will be seen; the sinking of the
Merrimac; the attempted escape of the
Spanish Fleet and consequent destruc.
ton, will complete one of the most
thrilling stage effects ever brought tc
the opera house.
A big lot of scenery is required fol
this, all of which is carried by Mr.. o.
Taylor, who will direct the play, as
we'll as appear in one of the principa
roles. Seats on sale at usual place al
usual prices.
Watch for the street parade at noon
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-18

Tho Atlanta Constitution offers 5000
cash prize contest for January, February
and March. 1900. as follows:
To the person sending q yearly sub
scription to The Weekly Constitution, to-
gether with the correct estimate on the
cotton receipts at New Orleans during
the first seven months of the present
cotton year September /. 1899, to April
/. 1900
$1,000 II estimate Is received during
January
$1,000 If estimate Is received during
February.
$500 II estimate is received during March.
The above are for the exact estimates;
there are besides these six prizes, rang
ing along, $500. $500, $3.50, $3.50, SIPS and SIS,
amounting to $500, that will be paid out
sure for the six nearest estimates to
,ne New Orleans cotton receipts at any
time during the three months of the con-
test But you hit 1t exactly during jan
uary and secure the full $500 prize
heck.
The Constitution believes somebody will
hit the figures exactly and expects to
oay out the full amount Of the prizes
Dffered-$3,000 In all. In Constitution
contest upon the Same subject in 1895
Mr.. r. T. Poole, of Capels Mills, NJ c.,
hit the exact figures and received a
heck for $1,000 as his prize. Mr. Poole
lid not try to swell himself up at once
but very generously paid off mort
gage on his fathers home place and with
the balance he very wisely educated him
self at Trinity college, Durham. N. c. He
Is now doing we'll in business in North
Carolina and lives still near his old home.
It is needless to say he Is a warm friend
Z The Constitution.
AZ q guide In making estimates upon
the New Orleans rort receipts, The Con-
stitutjon gives the following figures COM
7fled from statistics of the past four
years:
NO reefs. N. o. reefs, Total U. s.
| SEASON Sep1- whole year, crop for
L =
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-18

Squire Henry Hoss, an influential
member of the County Court, and one
of the best citizens Of CARRIERS, was in
the city yesterday for few hours.
Mrs. Elmondorff, of Johnson City,
who is visiting her brother, Gen. Jno.
Y. Wilder, and who has been i'll for
several days is very much better and
will be out IN a few ays.-Knoxville
journal and Tribune.
JIG. DeArmond has returned from
New York, and is Cooking in" upon
his numerous friends in the city. He
will rest from his laborS for few days
and will then take charge of q depart
ment with the new firm, Bruner, Hurst
& Co.
Pardue, the grocer, has introduced a
new feature that will interest his many
customers. lie is now serving hot COT
fee at all hours, thus proving that the
brands OF coffee handled by him are
first-class and will give connoisseur
perfect satisfaction.
In Gen. Otis casualty report of the
10th we find that Clarence E. Whit
ford of the oath infantry died on the
7th inst. of malaria. 1t has been ru-
mored that young Clarence Z. Whit
low, Of this city, had been killed, but
his name does not appear in the casual
ty list unless the above is intended for
him.
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was killed by falling slate in n mine at
Red Ash, Kentucky, arrived here on
No. "a last Friday evening, and were
taken to Stoney Greek for interment.
Geneva, the three year old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thompson,
died last Thursday of Group and was
buried at the Mottern cemetery.
D. N. Reese made a business trip to
Jonesboro last Wednesday.
Rev. d. G. Baldwin was engaged in
a revival at Elizabethton and did not
fill his appointment yesterday, but will
preach here next Sunday.
]. NJ. Biddle and family have their
household goods packed and will move
to johnson City tomorrow.
l.. b. Moulton made a business trip
to Bristol Friday.
Mrs. W. o. Smith arrived here Sat
urday night on her way to her home at
Elizabethton from an extended visit to
friends at Asheville, N. G.. VIOLET.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-18

The Constitutions market page will
give each week the port receipts for the
cotton season from which you can always
see the New Orleans port receipts from
september 1, 1890, up through the Friday
Immediately preceding the publication.
This will keep you posted to within two
or three days of the time you send In
your estimate.
II is believed that some Of the Texas
crop. that as a rule Is sent in bulk to
New orleans, will be diverted this year
n other points because of the quaran-
Tine regulations against New Orleans.
r,he effort Of Louisiana to have quaran-
t,ne raised by injunction from United
states courts will not have very soothing
effect upon the direction Of cotton ship
ments to New Orleans. This is mentioned
sjmnlv as pointer in making up esti-
mates: how much to allow, II anything,
for this cause must be left to each mans
Judgment.
THE 1000 contest is an express contract
TO which The Constitution will stand in
every particular. Yet It is In its nature
sImn1v an advertisement by which The
Constitution, combined with this paper
NAV be made better known in this COM
rnI,nity. Send US the subscription to The
Constitution and our paper at the ad-
vertised price of the two and with 1t
vour estimate on the New Orleans port
receipts. and We will forward all together
for YOU. On April 1st we trust q 1850
check will reach some Of our subscribers
to help make times even more easy
round about US.
The Weekly Constitution for 1900 will
be better than ever before. It's special
news features are unsurpassed. The Boer-
British war, the Philippine and Cuban
operations. the busy session Of the most
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-18

We regret to chronicle the seyere'ill-
ness Of Mrs. Martha J. Patterson, at
the Johnson homestead on Main street.
She has been critically i'll for the past
week, and as no improvement in her
condition can be noted, it is feared
that death is near. Mrs Patterson is
the only surviving member of Presi-
dent Andrew Johnson's family, and
when she is called hence one Of the
most honorable and conspicuous fami-
lies of Tennessee will have passed
away, the memory Of whom will live
in history and tho hearts of the people.
We trust, however, that Mrs. Patter-
son may be restored to health and
spared to her loved ones. --Greeneville
Democrat.
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Cen. Wheeler win Leave the Armv.

Florence, Ala, Jan. 10. The first
absolute news of the intended course of
General Joe. Wheeler, representative
in congress from this, tho eighth dis
t1ct Of Alabama, came today in pri-
vate letter to Hon, VIM. j. Wood,
state back tax commissioners and per-
sonal friend of the general The let.
ter follows;
"Paniqui, Island of Luzon,
philippine Islands, Dec. 2.
Hon, W,J Wood, Florence, Ala:
81 saw in papers from the United
States that the commissioner of the
land office was again recommending
that om mineral lands be sold under
the act of March 3, 1898, and I wrote
to him urging that this be not done
until we get our school lands out of it.
| expect to leave in few days for the
United States and will devote myself
to getting the bin through which /
think | can do now. could not leave
here while the campaign was on wi h.
out being subject to severe criticism.
l have resigned my position in the
army. With high regards, truly your
friend.
JOSEPH WHEELER.
The letter WIS mailed in Manila, Dec.
9nd and reached Florence today.
WILL TEAvE THIS WEEK.
Manila, Jan, rs. General Wheeler
will return to the United States this
week, making a stop Mt Guam on his
way thither.
Three additional eases of bubonic
plague have been reported.
OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION.
Washington, Jan. rs. - The officials
at the war department had very little
to say IN explanation to the returning
to the United States of General Wheel
er, The correctness of the report was
admitted and it was said the order had
been given some time ago, but whether
or not ii was The result Of application
by General Wheeler himself could not
be recalled. 1t was gathered from pre-
ceding statements that General Otis
had not been able to find a place in the
field satisfactory to General Wheeler
and the latter having no mind for SER
vice in Manila, was willing to return
to the states.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-01-18
LITTLE LOCALS

LII LIE LOSh1so.
J. A. Il. Bacon was down from Bris-
tol Tuesday.
J.F, Crumley has returned from
New York.
Rev. James A, Burrow, is visiting
relatives In the city.
Rev. L. B. Caldwell is visiting
friends in the city
Mrs. John +. Fountain was shop
ping in Bristol Tuesday,
Geo. 7 Wofford had business in
Greeneville last Tuesday.
G. H. Jennings returned Monday to
his post of duty at Chicago.
j. w. Goforth IS home from Green's
boro, N. c., for few days,
Mrs. w. M. Bolton was in Bristol
Tuesday visiting relatives.
Lynn Hahn was down from Gran
berry yesterday on business
Harry Parrot had business in Bris-
tol and beyond last Monday.
NJ. Jackson, the genial Grocer is re-
covering from a rheumatic attack.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Thomas have re-
turned from o visit to Knoxville.
Mrs. @. II. Thomas returned Monday
from a visit to Kentucky relatives.
Miss Sauna Biddle was the guest this
week of Miss Stella Wallis in Bristol,
MIS-. Geo. T. Campbell has returned
from visit to relatives in Greene
county.
Miss Jennie Cameron, of Elizabeth
ton, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Geo w. Hardin.
Prof. d. L. Earnest, of the State Nor
NAL School at Athens, Georgia, is in
the city visiting relatives and friends
! this week.
"Uncle" Charlie Harvey, one of the
best engine drivers that ever opened q
throttle, has just recovered from re-
cent attack of the grippe.
Next Sunday is quarterly meeting at
the M. E. Church, South. Rev. -. =,
Keith will preach Saturday evening,
and Sunday morning and evening.
A. V. Deaderick and wife came in
from CARRIERS Monday and left Tues
day for near Birmingham, Alabama, to
visit then daughter, Mrs. Lulu Martin.
Evangelistic services at First Bap-
fist Church, Rev. j. @. Davidson, pas
tor. Morning subject: Danger of Law
ful Things Evening subject; Story
of Jonah.
1t is reported that Mr.. J. J. Simpson
has sold his fine river farm near Lime
stone to U. S. Keebler, and will leave
East Tennessee in the near future and
make his home in Oklahoma.
Miss Meta Smith, of Jasper, Tenn.
has accepted position as saleslady
with Hart & Houston. Miss Smith
arrived in the city last Friday and en-.
tered upon her duties Monday morn
| ing.