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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07
THE WAR REVENUE ACT.
Administration Leaders Oppose Any
Change in the Inv.

Among the callers on the President yes
terday was Representative Hopkins OF the
! House WAYS and Means Committee After
the interview he stated that his call was Of
a social rather than a political nature.
! With reference 10 the probability of any
revision of the revenue laws at the present
! session of Congress Mr.. Hopkins stated
that IL was doubtful whether any changes
would be made. In his opinion there could
be no amendments passed which would re
duce the Government revenue. and he
thought 1t would be dangerous for any in
diyidual or party 10 talk Of increasing rev.
enue taxes at present hence there would
be, in his opinion, no changes.
Il is understood il Official circles that
the Administration is opposed TO any
change. The members OF the House Ways
and Means Committee for the most part are
Of a like mind. and il is regarded by Re-
publican leaders as good politics as well as
the part of wisdom TO permit the subject
Of the public revenues 10 slumber in Con-
gress, at least until after the next election.
The idea seems TO be prevalent among Ad-
ministration leaders that proposing amend
ments TO the revenue act now would be
simply hunting political trouble without
any compensating advantage.
The fact is patent that an enormous
amount of money received as taxes is pour
ing into the vaults of the Treasury. II may
be that the Government income VIII result
in a comfortable surplus over expenditures
before the end OF the present fiscal year.
but II is thought wise by the majority OF
Republicans, at least. TO wait until the out
come OF the war is more clearly Indicated
than OF present before amending the Ian
passed to provide revenue whorewi,h 10
carry 81 on.
Should the war in the Philippines soon
come 10 an end. and The Inaugural
ton Of civil government there make it
possible 10 withdraw most OF the troops
from the archipelago, The decreased eX-
penses would result in the accumulation
Of a surplus in the Treasury. Then only
would it be necessary, in the judgment of
Republican leaders 10 revise the war revc-
nue. act But men like Representative Hop
kins are Of the opinion that it is impossi-
BILE NJ the present time 10 forcsee just
when the troops will be called home or
when the readiustment in the revenues
will be necessary.
II is not all likely that The law ~
whole will be repealed The new condi-
lions growing out Of the Spanish war will
involve larger Government eX-
possibly for many years 10
come. This. with the growing needs at
home. Will require some Of the features of
the revenue act To be retained. The law |
as il stands produces about 100000 900 a |
year over and above The expenses OF the |
apart from the cost Of con
Quoting the war. and II is estimated that |
there will he a surplus 81 perhaps So |
300, 900 at the end OF the fiscal year.
Changes in :hc law would naturally re- !
suit in decreasing the revenues and this. |
Republican leaders aver. Is not appropri- |
ate al the present juncture.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07
CAPTAIN WARNINGS CASE.
The Infantry Officer 10 BE Dismissed
Retired. or Promoted.

The Secretary of War has ordered Capt
John r. Waring. Second Infantry to report
TO Lieut. Col. fully McCrea, Fifth Artil-
Iery, President of The Examining Board al
Governors Island. without delay. for ex-
animation as to his fitness Cor promotion.
Captain Waring has been under arrest al
Governors Island for about two weeks be-
cause he absented himself from his COM
pany in Cuba without permission. He was
ordered TO report certain alleged irregular
transaction in handling the money of his
regiment and failed to do so. Capt. F. T.
Van LEV, of the same regiment, was dis
missed from the Army because of irreg-
ularities in financial transactions, and Cap
tain Waring, it is said, was involved in
them.
He secured a leave of absence for one
month and overstaid his leave some time
He finally returned TO the military post at
Governors Island and was placed under ar
rest.
Captain Wariag is the senior captain in
the infantry. and a number of promotions
are being held back pending disposition Of
the charges resting against him. His
friends claim that his mind has been I'M
balanced since the death OF his wife. An
examining board 10 examine into Captain
Warnings fitness for promotion. the usual
course OF procedure, has been ordered The
result of the boards finding viii determine
whether Captain Waring will be retired be-
cause of disabilities, mental or otherwise.
or have TO stand trial by court martial. IN
either event, disposition Of the case will
open the way for the promotion of the cap
tain next below Captain Waring. as the
latter viii either be promoted, retired. or
dismissed the service
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

BUFFALO, Jan. 6.-Public announce
ment was made today by the officials OF
the Fidelity Trust and Guarantee Company
that Fred L. Newton. paying teller, had
stolen $4,000 Newton is in the city. and
while not under arrest, has signified % The
officials that he will plead guilty to the
charge and abide the consequences. His
relations with certain officials of the bank
nave been so intimate and confidential
thai 1t is believed he viii not be prose-
cuted, provided his friends make good to
the surety company, which has paid his
pond OF $40 600.
The bank accepts the loss Of S3S 600.
having a surplus of earned profits OF
$780,. goo and viii begin this month 70 pay
its stockholders ] per cent a month divi-
dend. The Fidelity Trust Company is one
of the largest financial institutions in Buf-
falo Its president is George V. Forman,
once a noted operator in the oil business
Forman and Newton were associates in the
oil regions, and Forman brought Newton
from the State Bank of Bolivar and in
stalled him with the trust company. where
every confidence was reposed in him.
II has been a matter Of public Informal
.tion for two years that Newton was gam
bling heavily. He played the races on the
TRACK ana IN pool rooms, tackled faro ana
poker and was a heavy trader in the stock
market. Some of his speculations were
fortunate and were talked about so openly
that they were known in every othe. bank
If not to the officials of the Fidelity.
December IA the trust company was adj
vised of the defalcation and an examina-
ton proceeding showed tina the amount
was $4,000. Newton disappeared that
night, but sent a letter TO Mr.. Forman ad-
hitting the emhezzlement. Later he re
turned and since has been in the custody Of
his counsel State Senator William Z.
Mackey. A demand was made on the
surety company for his bond. and the sl0,-
600 was paid December Is. The State Su-
perintendent of Banking has sanctioned
the act Of the officers of the company in
charging the remaining s3S GOO TO profit and
loss.
In a signed statement tonight the officers
say they do not know when the money was
taken out, but suppose that the theft oc-
CURED during the absence Of Secretary Nc
Farland at the deathbed of his father.
Newton must have taken ii from time TO
time as he lost it, and bankers are puzzled
to know how he escaped detection SO loEg.
He was supposed TO account every day for
all the money passing through his hands.
Newton is forty-five years old and mar
ried. He was popular among politicians /
and sporting men.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07
WHAT is
THE REASON?

Why is il that you ere not equal to the
task Nature sets for you to do?
Why do you find weakness stealing over
you and growing day by day?
Why that ashy. challSy complexion?
Why that inability to hold your urine?
Why those distressing pains across your
back?
All these symptoms are unmistakable
evidences of kidney trouble.
The kidneys. that make the human en-
CINE of life move as Nature intended, are
not working properly and should have
prompt attention.
II you need medicine Tor kidney.
bladder, or uric acid trouble, you should
begin using the famous new discovery,
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root. It gives quick
relief, and cures the most distressing
cases.
Hospitals use IT in all kinds of cases,
especially severe and urgent ones. Doc
tors prescribe it freely IN their practice
and in their families. and use ii when they
need kidney and bladder tonic them
selves.
have written to DR. Kilmer d Co. and
these letters have hecn fashioned into a
handy volume of ready reference. which
should be in every household. This VOL
Eme and a sample bottle of swamp Root
will be mailed 10 any reader of this paper
who will send name and address TO Or.
Kilmer & Co. aud state that they read
this generous offer 10 The Washington
Daily Times.
II there is any doubt in your mind as TO
your condition, take from your urine ON
arising about two ounces, place it In IL
glass or bottle and let It stand twenty -four
hours. IT, on examination it is milky or
cloudy. il there is brick dust settling. or
II small particles float about in IL. your
kidneys are in need OF Immediate attention.
Swamp Root is for sale everywhere in
bottles OF two sizes and TWO prices, so |
cents and 81. Remember the name, Swamp |
Root. and the address, Binghamton, y. Y. /!
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07
WOMEN Fight A ROBBHR
A Jeweler Aided by His Daughters
to Capture a Thief.
Their Triumph Dearly Bought - All
BADLY Bitten, GhoiScd. and bruised
ny the Negro OTcnder-An Exciting
Struggle in the street - Timely
Arrival of Detective Hcrndon.

Three charges Of assault and one charge
CT petit larceny will be preferred against
William Gilbert colored, twenty years of
age. when he is arraigned before Juds-
Kimball, in the Police Court Monday
morning. The complainants will appear
as Henry HorOwitz, ieweler at 1906
Seventh Street northwest, and his two
daughters. Rosa and Clara Horowitz Gil
bert was arrested yesterday afternoon by
Detectives Herndon and Lacy after an ex-
citing struggle participated in by the
Horowitz family.
Specifically. Gilbert is accused Of the
larceny Of seven Pod-plated watchchains.
valued at $3.50 each, and an assault on
Horowitz and his two daughters. 1t ap-
pears that Gilbert entered Horowitz's store.
and after enquiring the prices of various
articles, grabbed 4 card on which were
strung the seven chains, He then rushed
out of the store, pursued by Horowitz and
his daughters. The trio overlook the
fugitive after brisk chase. and then be-
gan a battle royal. Gilbert fought ierceiy.
biting first one and then the other OF
Horowitz's hands. decorating them In l
frightful manner. The two daughters
went TO the rescue of their father and
were roughly handled. Clara was bit on
the right arm, and Rosa was severely
choSed Gilbert had about vanquished the
family. when Detectives Herndon and
Lacy appeared on the scene. They pursued
Gilbert for quite distance. finally cap
turing him as he was attempting to scale
4 fence.
Gilbert was locked up at No. station.
He denied stealing the watchchains and
claimed his flight was to avoid being
beaten by Horowitz and his daughters.
The chains were later found in the street,
where Gilbert is said to have dropped
them Horowitz's wounds were dressed at
Freedmans Hospital
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07
IN THE WAR WITH SPAIN.
An Official Statement of American
Losses From All Causes.

The War Department has issued a state
ment showing the exact number of yolun-
teers. both officers and men, called into
service in the war with Spain. and the
losses from all causes. such as deaths. de-
sertlons, retirements. and for other reasons.
The statement does not include the vol
unteers now in service or enlisted under
the act of March > last.
The list shows the total number of men
enlisted a13,2lS; total officers. 1907;
deaths from all causes among the men,
4,156; officers. las; the officers list in
cludes { Regular Army officers. serving as
volunteer officers; killed in action. 100
men. Is officers; died of wounds, IS men.
3 officers; died of disease, S.T29 men, l19
officers: died of accident, 81 men. Off
GERS: drowned. 81 men. 1 officer; suicide.
II men, 3 officers; homicide, 80 men; de-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07
FOREIGN DOGS EXEMPT.
The Pets of Embassies and Legation.
May Run Free UnmuzzIed

Wasbingtoas mad dog scare has brought
out the fact that the pets OF members of the
Diplomatic Corps are not amenable 10 the
regulations requiring that all dogs running
at large shall be muzzled. and that tax Of
y must be paid on every dog. Since the
Agricultural Department declared that
rabies were prevalent In the District aud
the adjacent counties OF Maryland and Yir-
ginia, which was followed BY the rnuzzI;ng
regulation, il has developed that the Fed
eral and local authorities concede that does
belonging to foreign Embassies and lega-
tions may run AT large without muzzles.
although the dog Of an American ciuzca
President McKinley's for example must be
muzzled and licensed The District au-
thorities have therefore requested the Am
bassadors, Ministers, and attaches of the
foreign establishments to cooperate with
them in preventing the spread Of rabies bv
muzzling their pet CANNES Every dog rot
wearing the metal tag which shows that the
owner has paid the required tax Is liable to
be impounded. To overcome the possibility
of any diplomatic inciden; through The liz
nominous arrest OF a diplomats dog BIZ the
undiscrimlnating Poundmsster., the Collec-
tor OF Taxes for the District sends the
requisite number of license tags TO each
Embassy or Legation at the beginning of
the fiscal year. These tags are furnished
gratis, but AN American citizen mus pay
81 10 secure one.
There has been an indignant outburs.
against the muzzling regulation, but the
representatives Of foreign countries have
shown courteous disposition 10 regard the
request Of the District Commissioners.
There are several dogs at the British En-
bassy. which have heretofore been per-
mitted 10 run at large. With that charae-
teristic English solicitude for the comfort
of pet animals, Lord Pauncefote and his
family have gone TO some expense 10 carry
out plan through which they may con-
form 10 the regulations without subjectine
their dogs TO the annoyance of a muzzlo.
In the yard OF the Embassy grounds be-
tween the Ambassador residence and the
stables, large enclosure has been erected
In which the Pauncefote fan,ly.s dogs arc
Kept. This enclosure - plainly visible
from the street, and many people stop Ia
watch the collection OF animals confined
within, the wire sides permitting an in
terror view. The dogs have plenty Of room
and seem content with thoir prescribed sur
rouDdings.
The mad dog scare Is said 10 have had its
origin among two dogs Of the British En-
bassy, one a collie belonging 10 Lady !
Pauncefote, and the other fox terrier, |
owned by Reginald Tower. the First Scsre- |
fary OF the Embassy. Both these dogs |
showed symptoms Of the rabies and were 1
killed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07
TO SET ASIDE THE LAW.
Citizens of Huron. =. D.. Clash With
Civil service Commissioners.

civil service Commissioners.
I Representative Charles II. Burke OF South
Dakota appeared at the White House yes
; terday to request the President to inter-
fere in the appointment Of two letter car
riers in Huron. s. d. The case, briefly
stated. is to the effect that the free delivery
Of mails was inaugurated in Huron in 1886,
and was continued until 1895. 1t then
lapsed for four years, being resumed last
September, when thu revenue OF the office
again reached the limit OF $4,000 per an
mum.
In the interim two OF the old letter car
riers were retained in service and paid
by voluntary Subscriptions from the people
OF the town. Upon the revival of the free
delivery system the citizens OF Huron were
DESTROYS that the two carriers in ques-
ton should be treated as the first two eli
/, giblcs on the list for reappointment But
the Civil Service Commission ignored their
claims ON the ground that they had no
priority of right to the positions formerly
held by them under the law.
The matter was heatedly discussed be-
tween the citizens of Huron and the Civil
Service Commission. The POstofilce De-
partment agreed with the people OF the
town. and declared its willingness TO ap-
point the carriers as soon as their names
were placed upon the list of eligibles
+ Al this point the question was referred
10 the Attorney General. with the result
that he agreed with the Commissioners as
10 the import Of the law and. thereby put
an end to the controversy.
Representative Burke asked the Presi-
dent to take the matter under consideration
with a view 20 settling the question ac-
cording TO the plain wishes Of the citizens
Of Huron and the apparently just deserts
OF the men
Mr.. Burke also contemplates the intro
duction of bill providing for revision of
the rules TO cover cases OF this character.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

bones forming the vertebrae OF the neck
were fully five inches In diameter. The
skull is twenty-five inches long, with a
tremendously powerful beak. of which the
upper one oyerlaps the lower. forming al
most a spike. This boDy spike could be
used to kill its prey. When it had caught a
fish in its talons it could strike it with this
spike-like bill and kill II with one blow
Altogether the skull is equal in size to
that of horse. The tarsus. or bone OF the
leg TO which the claws are Joined. is
greater in size than that of the ostrich. and
also broader than it is thick, while that
of the latter is round
The creature belongs to the Miocene pc
Rod. II is a little difficult to say with
any certainty just how long it has been
since the Miocene period, but biologists
with general consent place it at about
5000 centuries since
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07
For Naval station u, san Juan.

Secretary Long has under advisement
plans for a. naval station at San Juan
Porto Rico. hut it has not been decided
whether the site occupied by the old Span
ish station will be used or another Sc
lected. The old station is wreck. the
tools and machinery being Of old patterns
and useless through years Of neglect. n
excellent site, across the harbor from the
old station. has been selected. but the
citizens claim that TO establish shops
there would damage that part of the city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07
GRIEF LED TO SUICIDE.
A staten Island boy Wanted. to Join
His Dcnd Brother.

sTAPLEToN. s. l.. Jan. 6.-Richard W.
Bormann. nineteen years old. OF Broad
Street. this place was found dead in an
unused office room in the Second district
court building this morning. There were
burns upon his chin. and it Is believed ne
took carbolic acid to end his life.
He was much affected yesterday by re-
port that his brother. who was in the army
in the Philippines, had been Killed. hs
declared he would die also.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07
coNFERRING ON FINANCE.
senator Allison Has an Interview
With the President

Senator Allison. the ranking member on
the Senate Finance Committee called on
President Mckinley yesterday and had a
talk In regard 10 the pending currency bill
IN the Senate Mr.. Allison said. after the
conference. that he believed The bin would
be passed substantially as Introduced, with
out unnecessary delay
The bill was reported Ia he House on
January and has ALREADY been debated
IL viii be taken up again tomorrow. The
amendments agreed upon by the Senate
committee will be added, end the bill VIII
probably be passed without protracted de-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

serted. 1900 men. Total losses. including
promotions, transferrais. deaths, deser-
tions. and dismissals, s6,692.
The record for the District of Columbia
shows 40 officers, 922 men mustered in;
40 officers. $40 men mustered out; OIL
GERS resigned. 1 died of disease, % men
were transferred. 8 discharged for dis1-
bility and s. by order. q died of disease.
and none deserted
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

Or Ia pound for pure Irish
W linen writing paper, regular
not; plain or ruled. Mondiy
only.
Slr - package for white en-
O2S velopes 70 march-iashion-
able size. Only for Monday.
Qlc for choice Il sweet.
J2I scented toilet soaps. in
Guiding buttermilk. fem leaf. sad
bridal rose-for Monday only.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

The POPULARITY Of HcaTiohs beer reflects en,-
iDent credit upon tho skin with Which Nae1zen.
senate and Layer are hreUed, and IL also demon
Grates that these superior beers are the products
o. The best malt and bol,s. Phone osi. Arlington
Boitlng Co.. and you will enjoy The beers which
are SO popular in Washington
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07
STOLE THE BANKS FUNDS
A Buffalo Teller COnfesseS TO a
Shortage of $4,000.

The DefauItcr Is nj Large Through
Loss TO BE Made Good md No Pros
ccution Will Follow VA Heavy
GnmbIer-sIo.ooo bond Forfeited.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07
All these for SC.
(At the Notion Counters.)


One 6o-inch tape measure,
one paper of Adamantine pins,
one inside belt in all colors. a
wood cabinet of hairpins,
card containing three dozen
white shirt buttons. piece of
twilled tape, pair of 5-quarter
tubular shoe laces, and IL ball of
Kings mending cotton in black
or colors-will all be included
in one big package tomorrow
and sold complete for ) cents.
They're worth more than
double.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

19r for oakley's violet tai
IN cum p1wdCs-I delightful
toilet necessity. uIly for NJ inlay.
10r "a cake Of genuine Paci-7
IN cr's tar soap. Monday
only.
G. for largest size JAMS OF pc
u irolc1m !lv-iust like yI.e-
line. only for Monday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

bate. 4 conference OF the two houses will
follow and it is hoped that the currency
legislation will be out Of the way by the
end of January
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

Er for Baijcnhcrg handler
y chief pattcrE--worih 5 cents
Monday only.
0fr for Ss-yarl pieces If
GS Bstcnbcrg lrsid ~ that
sells nguinly II Sc. Monday
only.
1r "A dozen for Baiisnbcrg
~ iing> "a all sizc>. For
Monday only.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

61Ir for good quality ging-
tZ2S ham aprons with deep
hem and vide tie strings Mon
day only. Second door-muslin
underwear department.
E0r for regular soccnt me-
O1S tallic stripe pstticgats.
made with full umbrella ru.fe
and corded. Monday only.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

12-yard pieces of Valencien-
mes laces, in any num- INF
Der of effective patterns iii
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07
Innings.

Midnight fast black perca-
line-fine wearing quality
always sold at Toe HIC
a yard. January sale NJ
PIlCt ........
Imported English herring
bone haircloth - thoroughly
shrunk-in grey only 1ntC
regular 25c grade. ~
January sale price 80. a.N
Black back figured waist lin
ing, the newest pat
terms regular Ice 101C
quality. January sale w
Extra heavy canvas - in
black and slate-always H3C
sold at 10 a yard. Janu- M
airy sale price ..........
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07
LaCeS and
EmbrOiderieS.

Pretty torchon laces, with
insertings TO match-up to 3
inches wide-worth sc 1,C
yard. January sale u
price ..................OE
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-07

Swiss and cambria embroi-
aefies-edgings and insertings
to match-up to 6 inches nc
wide-worth &c and Sc 1S
yard. January sale price.