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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
THE IDAHO ENQUIRY.
Two More Witnesses Testify Before
the House Committee.

Two witnesses before the Coeur d'Alene
Investigating Committee yesterday were
r. r. Rogers. formerly bookkeeper for
the Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mining Com
pany, and John ]. Coakley, for seven
months the warden of the so-called "buIl
pen" Mr.. Rogers testified that on the
coming of the mob. he waited near the mill
to see what would happen. The members
Of the mob, however seized him. and the
others who were regarded as friendly to
the Bunker Hill Company and as the mill
blew up ordered them to cheer.
Because they did not respond one was
struck in the face and Mr.. Rogers was
about to be knocked down by the butt of
a pistol when he took to his heels. Mr..
Cheyne, another spectator, Joined him.
Shots We're fired after them, Mr. Rogers
being hit in the lip, and Mr.. Cheyne was
fatally wounded in the hip.
Warden Coakley's testimony was as to
the healthfulness OF the bull pen and the
caro- bestowed on the inmates. He de-
clared he had not witnessed or heard of
any cruel or inhuman treatment being i'm
posed upon the prisoners. The food which
was given them compared favorably with
that which he, as a hotel keeper in the
district. had been accustomed to serving,
and that it was the same OF which he him
self partook.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
TWO SENATORS MIsQUoTED.
Butler and Petusrew Repudiate As
sociated Press Interviews.

Mr.. Butler, who, with Mr.. Pettigrew
has just returned from a trip to Cuba,
made personal statement in the Senate
yesterday regarding reports sent out by
the Associated Press agent at Havana, in
which both Senators were accused of
stirring up the Cubans.
The two Senators. the article stated,
were endeavoring TO create discon ent
among the Cubans regarding intentions
of the United States in dealing with Cuba.
1t further asserted that IL any bloodShed
We're caused the blame for ft could be
placed on the heads OF Messrs. Butler and
Pettigrew. Mr.. Butler denounced the
entire publication as absolutely. false.
They had gone TO Cuba not 10 express
opinions, but TO see and learn. Indeed,
except at Finar del Rio, where they were
asked by those invited to meet them,
they had uttered no opinions during their
stay. On that occasion Mr.. Pettigrew, had
stated that the United States would carry
out the resolutions declaring for Cuban
independence and that the Cubans need
not be uneasy or fearful of the result.
that their only enemies were the profess
sional agitators in Cuba and that as soon
as the Cubans showed themselves able to
govern the island its control would be
turned over to them.
Mr.. PetlIgreW Sdlu lneE had DeSA met
on landing in Cuba By numerous news
paper men, among them the agent of the
Associated Press. notwithstanding tue
Senator's refusal TO talk, purported inter
views appeared each day, attributing to
them sentiments which they had not ut
tered. Mr.. Pettigrew also repudiated the
statements attributed TO him by the As
sociated Press despatch.
The trouble with the Associated Press" "
he said lis that it very often employs en-
tirely irresponsible people. and then makes
no effort to ascertain whether cOmmunica-
tions sent them are true or false This
practice seems TO have extended 10 Cuba.
We know il is quite prevalent IN this
country. So much is this true that the
American people TO longer believe, with
out corroborating evidence, most of the
stuff which appears in the great American
dailies This is a condition to be deplored,
but il Is as well recognized by the people
Of the United States as the fact that IL
public men generally undertook to follow
up and deny the falsehoods circulated with
regard TO them they would be exceedingly
busy"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06

The conference of the Republican mem
bers OF the House of Representatives last
night partook of the nature of a caucus,
and voted to direct the Committee on
Ways and Means to report the Porto Rican
Tariff bill to the House with recommen-
daticn that the Senate amendments thereto
be concurred in. If necessary to secure
direct action upon that proposition, an
order Will be brought in by the Committee
on Rules to restrict the permissible mo-
tions to the one to concur. After the ad-
journment of the caucus Chairman Can
non dictated the following statement of its
action:
The conference. which was in its effect,
a caucus. was quite full, harmonious, and
exhibited a good temper throughout. Mr.
Payne. Chairman of the Committee on
Ways and Means. explained the changes
in and additions to the bill made by The
Senate and moved that the first nineteen
amendments all in the revenue provisions
of the bill, be concurred in. Mr.. Hemen-
way of Indiana, moved to amend Mr.
Payne's motion so as to include all the
Senate amendments in the concurrence
This was adopted and then Mr.. Payne's
amendment as amended was agreed to.
The vote was substantially unanimous.
No division was asked for, and, as well
as | could judge, on the viva voce, one or
two not to exceed the latter number were
in the negative"
Mr.. Cannon was asked when the OH
would be reported to the House.
Just as soon as the members OF the
House-Can be got here. Some of them are
at home sick others are detained at home
BY the Illness of members of their families,
and others are at home on business. Every
effort will be made 10 get them here, so as
to have action between Monday and
Wednesday inclusive. If possible it will be
on Monday"
what time will be allotted fer debate?'
That matter was not considered, and |
can tell nothing about it. The decision OF
the majority of the House will determine
that
''Will a rule be reported 10 govern the
consideration of the bil?'
"A rule was not discussed; but, ire
fiectivelyl yes; if necessary. II l were
going to guess I would guess in favor of
a rule. Further than to test the sense of
the conference on the matter coDcurring
in the Senate amendment, the parlia-
mentary situation was not touched. The
meaning of the action Of the conference
is that a vote will be taken on the ques-
rion of concurring in the Senate amend
ments 10 the House bill, and if necessary
TO confine it TO that rule will be re-
ported"
Inquiring among attendants upon the
caucus developed the fact that the de-
sire OF as early an adjournment as pos
sible had considerable influence in bring
ing about the decision reached. 1t was
feared that If the bill was thrown into
conference it would probably delay final
adjournment. IL it did not cause a dead
lock resulting in no legislation at all this
session.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
MIR. BLAcKBURN's CREDENTIALS
Presented in the senate by Mr.. Jones
of Arkansas.

The credentials of J. c. S. Blackburn as
a Senator from the State Of Kentucky for
the term beginning March next were pre-
sented in the Senate yesterday by Mr..
Jones of Arkansas. He stated that the
credentials were not in the form OF the
usuai certificate signed by the Governor.
but statement OF the law and facts in the
case in the form of affidavits. and that, as
the document was rather long. he would
not ask to have it read. AZ he request Of
Mr. Jones, it was accordingly ordered to be
printed in the Record" and to be placed
IN file as public document.
The papers comprise certified copies Of
the Journals of the Kentucky House and
Senate and the joint session of the As
sembly on the days ballots were taken for
United States Senator, showing that Mr.
Blackburn received a majority of the votes
cast, ard was declared elected.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
LEGISLATION FOR HAWAII.
The House in Committee of the
whole Considers the Bill.

The House spent yesterdays session in
Committee of the Whole considering the
Hawaiian Governmentb BILL reading it by
sections, under the five minute rule for
amendment. The order fixing 4 o'clock
as the hour for taking the voting on its
passage was superseded by one requiring
the bill to be read through before the
vote was taken. Several amendments
were made by the committee, one Of them
being to forbid the licensing Of saloons
by the Territorial Legislature. This
amendment is subject to review however,
In the House. without completing the
bill the committee rose and the House
adjourned.
Mr.. Cannon, Chairman of the Commit
tee on Appropriations. reported bill
appropriating $4O5. 900 for urgent deficiency
in the expenses of the Federal courts for
the current year. The uneXpended bal
auces of the appropriations for Leaven-
worth prison were made available for use
on the prison building at Atlanta,
Ga The bill was passed without discus
sion or division.
Discussion was resumed in Committee OF
the Whole of the bill providing govern
ment for the Territory of Hawaii. When
the paragraph was reached reading: That
except as herein otherwise provided, the
Constitution. and except as herein other
wise provided the Constitution and all the
laws Of the United States locally applicable,
shall have the same force and effect" etc,
Mr. De Almond OF Missouri moved to strike
out the words ''the Constitution" and the
effect Of this would be. he said. to extend
the laws of the United States locally appli-
cable TO Hawaii, leaving the Constitution
10 take care OF itself
Mr.. Knox OF Massachusetts,, in charge OF
the bill, briefly replied. saying that if Mr..
DE Almonds contention were right no
damage would result from inserting the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
THE SENATE PROGRAMME.
Steering Committee to Agree Upon
Legislation Tomorrow.

= meeting of the Senate steering COM
mittee has been called for tomorrow after
noon, when an effort will be made to agree
upon legislative programme for the re
mainder of the session, \ tentative pro-
gramme has already been outlined and Will
probably be formally adopted at the mee.-
ing. 1t provides for the passage Of only
such legislation as is already under way in
he two houses. together with the appro-
priation bills and such other routine mat
ters as are necessary TO the proper con
duct of the public business.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
MaSOn's Health Defenders

YELLOW TABLETS cure DYSPEPSIA. (won'.
know you Lave a stomach) BROWN TABLETS
cure CONSTIPATION. 70. X. in the morning)
RED TAB .ETS cure COUGHS (Sure Of nights
rest) WIITE TABLETS cure SORE THROAT.
(Red;ce int ammation) Free from calomel aloes.
opium 30 tablets. I0c. MASoN'S CREAM OF
OLIVES OINTMENT-sure cure for Catarrh,
Asthma, Group Piles, 25e a box-All Druggists.
H. T. MASON CHEMICAL COMPANY,
5l5 Arch St. Phila.. Pa.
rrhi0-sa SlI mo .We-tf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
4.
DIED.

WEAN Ron Wednesday. April 3 1900 al
ESQ p. M. after lingering. illness. Vi AIRY j.
WEAVER, widow OF the llie John H. Weaver. Of
this city.
Funeral from her late residence 1881 New .Ter-
sey Avenue at p. IN. saturday. April :. 1t
COX-On April 4. 1880. at I2:l0 a. m. MARIA
cox. widow OF Isaac Cox. in the thirty sixth year
OF her age. lIl5 Seaton st.
Funeral Friday. April 9. al > p. nj, St. Luke
Church, Is Sampson Il. nv. Item
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.
SPECIAL NoTIcE-The Executive Commit

SPECIAL NOTICE-The Executive Commit
tee for the 26th annual session of the
Imperial Council. Ancient Arabic Order OF
the Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine. to be held
in Washington the week of May 81 1900.
begs to inform the advertising public that
no persons or publishers are authorized by
either the Imperial Council or Almas Tenn
PIE to solicit advertising for any pros
pectus, booklet. programme or any other
advertising scheme to separate business
men from their money, and are requested
not TO give advertisements to any such but
to discountenance the same FRANK H.
THOMAS. Chairman Executive Committee.
mh23 ,26-ap2 6.9,11,13
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
A Monument To Yeoman Ellis.

The Senate Committee on Naval Affairs
has reported favorably a bill appropriating
SO 600 for the erection of a monument to
Yeoman George Henry Ellis, OF the cruiser
Brooklyn, the only American killed In the
naval battle of Santiago. Secretary Long
has recommended that the monument BE-
erected on the cob dock at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard. Ellis having been a resident of
prookIyn
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
Great Reduction
Patent Medicines
Toilet Articles
Friday and Saturday
THE MODERN PHARMACY

Take advantage of these prices
to get a stock of your favorite
spring tonic. Get also the neces-
sary Disinfectants, Insect Pow
ders, Packing CamphOrs, etc, for
spring house cleaning, all at a
great saving. We deliver goods
to all parts of the city and give
prompt attention to mail or tele,
phone orders. Phone 900.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06


To whom it may concern:
The commission created BY section . OF the
act OF Congress approved March ,. 1898, entitled
ssAn act to provide Il permanent system of high
ways in that part of the District OF Columbia
living outside OF Cities has received from the
Commissioners of the District OF Columbia the
proposed plan of permanent system Of high
ways for the part of the District south and east
OF the Anacostia River. Interested parties are
invited to examine the map exhibition in
Room 40 OF the District Building The commits
sion will consider any suggestions and profess.
to be submitted in writing, on or before MAY
s. 1909, and addressed to tine Chief OF Enei-
neers U:iited States Array. War Department.
Washington D. C. The Commission will meet
on MAY II. 1900, at lO:SD O'CLOCK A. NJ, in
the office OF the Secretary OF War. to hear orally
from those who desire to support their written
objections.
ELIHU ROOT. Secretary Of War; E. A.
HITCHCOCK, Secretary of the Interior;
JOHN NJ. WILSON. Chief of Engineers,
L. s A., Highway Commission.
sp3,4,5,G,T ,s,3e.myl,e, s., ,l0,n,R
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
For Permanent Army Camps.

Mr.. Hawley yesterday introduced in the
Senate a bill authorizing preliminary ex-
amiuations and surveys looking to the es-
tablishment of permanent camping grounds.
one each in the North, South, East, and
West, for the Instruction of troops OF the
Regular Army and the National Guard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
The ModernPharmac
F. j. Dieudonne & Son,
1tth and F SITS. N. w.
s'NNNt-1VEo 10
EDWARD p. MERTZ co.

the Attorney for the District. 1t has been
considered under nearly all aspects. 1t has
been the subject of hearings in the beard
room of the Commissioners. and it is now
by all concerned as proper riea-
sure in form and statement fer the pur-
poses set forth in the proposed act of Con-
gress.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06

President Mckinley yesterday approved
the Diplomatic and Consular Appropriation
bill; the bill providing for the payment
OF invalid and other pensions. and bill
to establish military post at or near Des
M0ines, Iowa.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06

DR. CLEMENS HAS REMOVED FROM
l411 II St NV. to 511 18Th st. NV The
electrical and Sprague hot-alr apparatus
nre installed. By special arrangement with
The Sprague Company charges reduced to
So. Skilled masseur in attendance. Sep
arate hours for ladies' Office hours. 10
a. m to p. m. mhIo-lmo
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06

Heurieh's Maerzen, Senate, and Lager are the
best beers because they are brewed Of the best
malt and hops and OF proper age. Phone
GSl, Arlington Bottiing Co., for ! case.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06

A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
for the election of directors of the Wash
ington Safe Deposit Company will be held
on Friday. the 27th day of April, \. d. 1860.
Polls open at Il IN. and close at / O'clock
D. m SAM CROSS,
mh29- -dtoap27 inc. EN- Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
Toilet Requisites.
For HouSeCleaning.

Afatabele Insect Powd,r...........9c, 16c and 81
Dead S,irs kills hugs ....................l II,
{. > Disinfectaut, odoress. 70
Platt thloriues. -
Creoelm Giquid and POWDER ........-........ y,
Phosphorus Paste for reaches. s................ T.,
Carbolc Acid, for disniectiEg. pint.......... l9t
Naphtiia CanrphOr. better than Carnrhor, lb
c,n 100
CRYSTALLINE cleans silver At
Peterman's Great Rat Food I've recommend ID 25c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
stops the Cough
and works OF the Cold.

Laxative Bromo- -Qulnine tablets cure cold In
one day. No Cure. No Pay. Price, &c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
!HE PORTO RICAN BILL
EOuse Republicans Favor Concur
renee in Senate Amendments.

A Recomme ndation That Report To
Tint Effect he Made by the Ways
and Means Committee. the Result
of Caucus-Chairman Cannon's
Statement OF the Proceedings.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
Csc to 75c stocks, I5c.

Ladies' Satin Stocks. tucked. plain.
and fancy: trimmed with lace: in-
stead OF 25e TO 75c, this lot to go at i5c
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
Green ticket prices
muslin underwear.

500 dozen Ladies' Muslin Corset Gov
ers. made with felied seams; perfect
fitting; all sizes: regular u 1-2c Tic
covers. Green Ticket Price. -
50 dozen Ladies' Muslin Umbrella
Drawers; with 5-inch cambric ruf-
fie; same as are sold at &c ev-
erywhere Green Ticket Price 1hC
tomorrow ....................
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
&c notions for 4C.

All eolo-s in Dress Skirt Binding,
4c yard.
Genuine Vhalebones, 4c dozen.
Whalebone Casing, 4c pieces.
Hook and Eye Tape. &c yard.
Collar Stiifening. 4c piece.
Aluminium Back Corset Steels, &c
pair.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
l5C hat pins, SC.

Fancy Jeweled Hat Pins: colored and
plain settings; instead of 15c, Green
Ticket Price, Sc.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
Chiid'S dresses.

ChiIdren's Gingham Dresses yokes
trimmed with washable braid-fuH
skirts finished with good-size
hem: sold everywhere at Ssc. qC
Green Ticket Price.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
FyTENsIoN OF HIGHWAYS IN THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Office Of the Highway Commission.
Washington. D. Q, April >, 1000.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
LaceS and embrOideries,

most exquisite line of all-over lace
and embroideries, in widths OF IS to
- inches: worth up to 81 .9s a yard; to
go for S9c to s1.25 yard.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06

in dozens of different styles. for hat
and dress trimming-the genuine cut
steel and gflt-and Ice instead of soc
to 75c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-06
Straw crown hats.
Child's 25C hose, Sc.

cases OF Children's Ribbed Hose.
fast black. seamless. slightly i'm
perfect-some Isle finished-othsrs
heavy ribbed. suitable for school wear
hose worth up tc 25c pair-wiI Qc
go at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-13

we will give thanks next November If our
Commissioners will give US a few crumbs
this year. We have gone hungry so long.
We pay taxes in Takoma Park, part of 1t
being In the District and part in Maryland.
On the Maryland side the taxpayers are
free and Independent citizens, and are wide
awake to their best interests. This sum-
mer they are busy putting in water and
sewers. and contemplate many other i'm
provements in the near future. But alas
for the taxpayer on the District side He
tried to celebrate Independence day, but
was unable to find what benefit 1t Is to him
in the District. Taxation without repre-
sentation'' caused our forefathers to rebel
and gave to this nation our glorious Fourth
Of July and a government for the people
and by the people. except in the District
OF Columbia. But will sing Hail Co.
lumbia If the Commissioners will extend
our water mains and give US sewers, SO we
will not have to put all filth in a box and
pay company one dollar every time the
box is emptied. while our city brother has
the sewer, and gets his ashes and garbage
removed without cost to him. Our streets
ought to be cleaned. For over a year the
filth has been accommodating in the cutters,
and the microbes sing:
Disturb not our work. but here let us rest
In the, cutters filth we breed the best
TAXPAYER. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-13


Being daily patron of the Metropolitan
street cars, 1 have to say in regard TO the
service from s o'clock in the morning to
noon, but especially to o'clock am, 60
ing east, has been very unsatisfactory. In
fact, since the new management was in
augurated complaint after complaint IS
heard on every hand. as passengers are
compelled to wait on the corner of 2Sth
and streets from ten to fifteen minutes.
and often longer, before a single car comes
along. and then perhaps one will appear,
single green one, without trailer. but the
first glance is sufficient to convince one
that standing room only and that on the
running board is all that car affords, or
more than likely 1t will not stop at all.
Indignation has been at boiling point more
than once in my own case, and l silently
threaten to boycott the cars by riding my
wheel, which, with mercury standing at
the boiling point" as it has been for the
past few days, is anything but agreeable.
The Star, being every ready to ''uplift the
downtrodden," is hereby appealed to to
lift up its voice" and 'cry aloud" against
the present ill-treatment of the Metropoli-
tan railroad patrons. MARY NJ FERRY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-13
Liquor Selling at Chesapcnke juno
ton.

To the Editor OF Inc Evening Star:
The executive board of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union met Wednes-
day in the parlors Of the Foundry NJ. Z.
Church and were the recipients of many
complaints regarding the dance halls and
liquor selling places in the park at the
junction of the Chesapeake Beach railroad
and the Columbia electric railway. Each
day hundreds of people enjoy the mex
pensive and delightful rides provided by
these roads. The liquor traffic has taken
advantage Of this fact and have placed at
the junction resorts of a low and debasing
character Just over the line from the
District of Columbia, and not amenable to
our laws.
A self-respecting public protests against
the pollution of suburban resorts where
children and youth as well older people
flock to get breath Of country air. Would
not the interests of these railroads be bet
ter served if these Objectionable places
were broken up and removed from the
pathway of needed recreation and innocent
pleasure? 1t would be better to dissuade
cur young people from making these trips
than that they run the gauntlet OF evil es-
Establishments in an alluring gutse.
Mrs. CLINTON SMITH.
President W. c. T. q. Of d. G.