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The Atlanta constitution., 1900-03-26
TO AMEND BANKRUPTCY LAW.
Representative Ray Suggests Change
He Thinks Advisable.

Washington. March Representative
Ray Of New York chairman of the mousse
judiciary committee. has introduced
biu Ia amend the bankruptcy law ana
makes a statement as TO II IN Whlch ne
says: ,t,,,,,,.., ,ra six
additional objections To dlsclai7v dli. ~.
- obtaining property ON cIedlt uloh .
materially false statement III "ii''i'7'
and. ..f,..,,.. though the bill
- ~ - necessary that the creditor r.
me- lin ,,,,n this objection Shall prove 'ii'''
~ difference was fraudulehi. trans
80 The making oL "
fer of property. .,,- ,,-.,s material
l'. ,rbat The bankruptcy "dS Hi' ~. nm,
l.. hontributed To or brought on DS
blins; , discharge shall be refused .5;,'
. h nc who has PREVIOUSLY p'O" ~"
10 dHN ,.itbin six years, anu ;oa 70
cii.i M Tbat a discharge shdl pO ,,rse nj
.. ~ Who refuses IN ttie N,,...,;,,,e
any any rnceedingS to answer "ti'
w Inr,no,1ad bv the court .t,. mercantile
appIpNNt' Nt';,i also provides tldt nv ,i,t..r
THE bill "I n,o. be adiudged Noluntar!
ccrporalio"e ,ftcr receiving the c1llSSi,' c,l,i
hankrupef - majority Of their StocAnI3lu- ,3li.
thereto " ,hat a voluntary receIN eiSI.P
erSi aiSu CiV9nt corporation hii'itI tiic
OF an hall be an act OF bankruptcy-
state IiNs the time from twehtN-HEe
~ ShoL ,nn davs when default Is htue
days " u;ins for a short service pN pun
ana pIpN ,,'hcre the debtor has aoSconuen-
lca'iou, ~, n'ales the wife a competent Nib
Inc pi'; 'i;rrrsnective of the laws "t iie
ness
state
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FOOD SUPPLIES FOR PORTO RICO
Governor General Davis Makes an
Urgent Request

Washington, March l9.-Adjutant Gener-
al Corbin today received a cable message
from General Davis, commanding the de-
partment of Porto Rico, saying that the
condition of the inhabitants of Porto Rico
is distressing and the suffering so general
and widespread over the island that he
will require at least 500 tons of food sup
plies weekly until further notice in pro-
portion of Al rice. 2-7 and IL each OF
bacon and Goldfish. Arrangements are be-
ing made in the subsistence and quarter
ma ster generals department to meet this
reouisition as promptly and regularly as
possible The transport Burnside, which
is scheduled to leave New York for san
Juan on the 2lst instant, probably VIII
niles and similar shipments will be made
each succeeding week by other transports
The Burnside arrived at New York yester-
dav from the West Indies with misccA-
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-03-26
c11cuRIsT's SLAYER GIVES UP.
Man Who Killed the Chicago Barber
Has Surrendered.

Chicago. March 22.-"Tm the man VINO =
wanted for the murder of Bob the par
ber." announced a slender man te Zap
tain Wheeler and Lieutenant AnhnroSe d.
.In >IaxveIl police station tonight, just
,u.ortv-four kours after Robert Gilchrist
was shot down in his shop at 116i twenty
second street. by a stranger VINO uSeu
rifle to accomplish his deed The young
man gave his name as Lawrence Waisch,
1Ols Trumbull avenue, and SAID he killed
the barber deliberately because OF
wrong he received at Gilchrist's hands.
Walsch told the officers of the method
he employed in killing Gilchrist. with
apparent calmness and in manner which
bordered on braggadocio. He seemed to
consider the motive of his crime as some
thing TOO personal and sacred tn be light
ly dis ussed and referred to it with a
studied mysteriOusness.
Regarding the motive. all Walsch would
say is that Bob. the barber whose sur
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-03-26
CUBANS
NUNFz DISCUSSES CUl
Civil Governor of Havana Takes Diff
ferent View from Root.

Philadelphia. March 2l.-General Emilio
Nunez. civil governor of Havana prov
iuce is; i'm the city on a leave of absence
General Nunez's home for eighteen years
before he was made governor of Havana
was IN Philadelphia. In speaking of CUBA
and Its people, he said;
..The condition of the country is show
ing marked Improvement. The tobacco
crop this year VIII be as big as ever II
was before the war aggregatng 6o0,G00
bales valued at $2iG0o000. On account Of
the extreme dry season the sugar crop
Will be small.
'''The great trouble in every branch Of
industry and trade in Cuba is the scarci-
tv Of working capital. Planters whose
estates were damaged during the war
have not the means 10 repair these losses
and this Is true in every line of business.
There are excellent opportunities for
American CAPITALISTS
When asked if Americans were embrace
ing these opportunities General Nunez re-
piled:
slowly. The trouble is. il seems to be
the opiu!on among Americans that con
di-ious in cuba are unsettled and will
remain so until the form of government
becomes decided upon. Such is not the
case"
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RIOTS FREELY THREATENED.
Situation in Porto Rico Is Decidedly
Serious Just Now.

Ponce. Porto Rico. March 23-The situa-
ton here is now more serious than at any
time before or since the terrible hurri-
cane. In many places the poor are starry
ing. The price of rice. beans and goldfish
has increased from 30 to 100 per cent
Demonstrations against the delay of the
United States government In settiinE
omen questions have recently been held
an NIavapuez. Yacuco Arecibo, AguidallO,
Fajardo, Juana Diaz, Guam and many
other towns. The people are unable to
understand the delay and they condemn
feeling is arising which it will take years
to overcome Even riots are threatened. .
Trouble is almost inevitable unless the
tension is relieved Even wealthy land
Owners cannot command ready cash ana
many Americans are pennilesS, DelhS
clad TO work for their board.
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APPLEToNs GO TO THE WALL.
Famous Publishers Are Now in the
Hands of a Receiver

New York March 22.--In the supreme
court today j. Hampton Dougherty was
appointed receiver for d. Appleton 81
Co, publishers. of this city. ON the appli-
cation of Daniel PrItchard of New Jer-
sey, a stakeholder. The bond of the re-
ceiver was fixed at $l50000. The liabili-
ties are about $1100000. y statement is
sued today by the Appleton company says
the situation is due mainly to inadequate
capital to meet maturities in the extension
of the business on the nstalment con-
tract basis (Which contracts amount To
fully 100000, now outstanding and in
dJIe course colleCtible).
a reorganization company has been
formed, and its chairman. Mr.. Cannon,
says he is confident the concern can be
liQuidatcd SO as to involve no loss to
creditors. The Applctons is one of the
oldest and largest publishing firms in the
country.
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-03-26
ROOT REACHES CHARLESTON
Secretary of War Inspects the South
Carolina Forts.

Charleston, 5. c., March 19-Elihu
Root, secretary of war, arrived in
Charleston on board the transport Sedge-
wick at noon today and Immediately went
to SuliVan's island To meet Colonel RAN
dolph. commanding the First artillery
and Captain Sanford, United States en-
gineer in charge of harbor improvements
AT the colonel'S residence General Nelson
\. Miles was found. he having come over
from the city to inspect the forts etc.
All went to Fort Sumter and afterwards
visited Forts Capron aud Jasper and re-
viewed the garrison. The usual salutes
were fired and there was music and flags
flying a luncheon was served at Colonel
Randolph's house and tonight General
Miles is being entertained by friends.
Secretary Root and party leave tonight
for Washington. General Miles and party
start for Port Royal in the morning.
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ARE wRoNGING PORTO RICANs.
Boston Editor Back from the Island
Discusses the Situation.

New York. March 23.-James Jerry
Roche. editor of The Botson Pilot was a
passenger aboard the United States trans
port Mcclellan. which reached port today
from San Juan. MIR. Roche spent the
weeks on the island of Porto Rico. OBJ
serving the people ana their condition.
From his experiences while there MT.
Roche said that he was compelled To con-
fase the .'Irnited States is i'm the ungra-
cious position of having deprived the ISL
anders of their foreign trade ana given
them nothing in place OF 1t. .., =.
is a cumhersome uncertain and unsatls-
factory way of doing business TO collect
revenue from them with one hand ana
Countries il has happened that some Of
the money adhered to one or the other
hands during the process ana with lhe
best of intentions we cannot nope lor
much better results here.
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-03-26
Vaccinating Bugs.

The science of medicine has reached
~, certain iscases has been proven true
hevond d.ubt. The lnocu!ation Of ohintz
bugs with the microbes of contagious dis,
eases. in order that epidemics may spread
oIoon.r the little pests, is a practical
method now in use. DIR. u. NJ. Bye. the
~ inept specialist for cauce", of Indian
onolis. Ind. says that dosing with medi-
c!nes. cutting with knives or burning WIN
,iastors 10 cure cancer - - longer TO be
rrecogniZcd, Tut that ne has discovered a
lc,nbination of soothing balmy oils which
Mi the cancer microbes ana cure the
nirst malignant cases. Those who read
,Lis viii confer a great favor by cutting
r. o,It and sending it to a friend who is
afflicted. Bock sent free, swing paTtieu-
iars and priC es.of oils. Address DIR. ID. NJ.
Bve Icck Box ., Indianapolis. Ind.
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-03-26
POKEJOY KILLS DONOHU UE.
Luttrell, Tenn, Shocked at the Death
of Young Farmer.

Knoxville. Tenn. March 20-At Lut-
trell, a small station twenty miles from
here, T. j. Pokejoy today shot and in
stantly killed Charles DonOhue, a son of
one of the best-known farmers of the
county The men conversed at the depot.
then walked a short distance away out
of hearing of bystanders. They We're seen
To clinch and fall to the ground. Ihen
Pokejoy pulled IA pistol and shot Donohue
through the heart. Pokejoy Immediately
went to his home and saddled his horse
and rode away. y business miSunder-
standing is supposed to be the cause ot
the tragedy.
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-03-26
BYNUM TURNED DOWN AGAIN
Senate Refuses To Confirm Nomina-
tion as Appraiser.

Washington. March 19.-In the execu-
tive session of the senate today Mr. Fair
banks again made an effort 70 secure
consideration Of the nomination Of Hon.
W. u. Bynum as appraiser for the port
OF New York. hut upon objection by Sen
ator Jones. of Arkansas. the matter went
over An effort to secure the fixing of IL
day for a vote on the nomination proved
unaVailing.
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-03-26
TAKES MCKINLEY TO TASK.
Lew Wallace Wants a Constitutional
Amendment

Indianapolis Ind. March 20.-General
Lew Wallace today wrote an open letter
charging that the administration is at
tempting to make colonies out of Porto
Cson,.,f ;allace ,,rnuoS' ',-f c,f1s rfrtftIdtfsR
amendment forbidd:ng jurisdiction or SOW
creignty over any island, territory or coun-
try now foreign. except with the consent
OF the people uf the United states hrst
had
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-03-26

name he did not know. together with tour
other men had within the past three
months done him a wrong which he says
ius1ified him i'm killing them
They did me harm,' he said. men !
can't fal< 10 YOU about. but which has
made me very bitter toward them. ! wa7
Justified IN Killing Bob. and would he IN
killing the others 1 don't care II / am
banged for il but 7 did what was right y
Walsch during the Spanish-AmcriCau Il
war. was member Of the Second Loulsi-
ana volunteer infantry, known as the
.s-TigCrs''
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PORTO RIcANs FEAR TROUBLE.

San Juan de Porto Rico March 2o.-Geh-
eral Davis is in constant receipt or tele-
grams from the various towns or the
islands begging him TO use his influence
with the United States congress for a
speodv settlement of the question now in
controversy. "
Demonstrations occurred at many points
Yesterday similar to the large gathering
beadcd bv the san Juan chamber of COM
merce which presented the petition 10 the
governor general for redress OF srleN-
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-03-26
The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are I'M
proved more by the pleasant SyruP of
rigs when in need of the laxative effect
of a gentle remedy than by any other.
children enjoy il, and IL benefits them.
The true remedy. Syrup of Figs. Is man
ufactured by the California Fig syrup CO..
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-03-26

laneous cargo including the remains oil
twelve soldiers who lost their lives in Gu
ba since the American military occupa-
ton. Eight IF these bodies will be brought
to Washington for interment in the GEM
etery at Arlington. The others will he
turned over t. relatives for interment in
private cemeteries.
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-03-26

Where can you invest money more
nroftnbIv than by buying a bottle OF
PRTCKLY ASH BITTERS, you get four
for one A kidney medicine. liver tonic
stomach strengthened and bowel cleanser
Four medicines for one dollar.
The Atlanta constitution., 1900-03-26
Another Hanna Provided For.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-The senate to-
day confirmed the nomination of X. ).
Hanna to be postmaster at st. Petersburg,
Fla.
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REV ELWOOD SCOTT CARTHAGE, WRITES
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ministerial abors
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Opium, Morphine Free
Cure guaranteed at home without pam pam;
Ill frer DIR. Tucker. Is and ~ Broad
Ct Atlanta, Ga
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08
THURSDAY TlOINGS.

The minimum temperature last night
was l5 degrees, pretty close approach
to zero weather.
1t is said that the Times. Tribune has
suspended publication, its last issue ap-
pearing yesterday.
j. M. Covert, republican, and j. H.
Conley, fusion, were elected con-
stables in this precinct.
S. w. Hayes, republican, and j, L.,
Daniel, fusion, were reelected justices
of peace in Norfolk precinct.
Last night was a genuine freeze.
Windows were frosted ON the inside and
ice nearly half inch thick formed on
still water.
One of the Norfolk democrats says
the question before election was /;
"Are you satisfied" and adds 1--WE
are satisfied"
The ladies guild of Trinity church
will meet with Mrs. Morrison tomorrow
afternoon at ? o'clock, A good attend.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08
Sturgeon is the piano man.

Railway Farm Ian DIS For Sale.
In northern Wisconsin the Chicago
st. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha railway
has for sale. at low rates and easy terms
of payment. about 400, 900 acres of choice
farm lands. Early buyers will secure
the advantage Of locations on the many
beautiful streams and lakes, which
abound with fish and furnish a never
ending and most excellent water supply,
both for family use and for stock.
Land is generally we'll timbered, the
soil fertile and easy of cultivation.
Chicago, Milwaukee, ST. Paul, Mime.
apolis, Duluth, Superior, Ashland and
numerous other thriving cities and
towns on the line of the c., st. P, NJ.
81 o. railway and other railroads in the
same territory furnish good markets for
farm produce.
For further particulars address
GEO. w. BELL,
Land Commissioners, Hudson, Wis, or
Ct. II. MAC RAE,
A. G.. p. A., st. Paul. MINI.
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ance is requested, as there is work tc

ance is requested as there is work tc
do.
A runaway team, which started near
the postoffice, ran into telephone pole
| Oh Fifth street, breaking the neckyoke
and harness.
Mrs. Herman Gerecke has received a
message, announcing that her mother,
Mrs. Rogers. of Racine, Wis, is very
sick. Mrs Rogers formerly resided in
Norfolk.
The official canvass of the vote of
Madison county will be made at the
county clerks Office tomorrow morning.
If finished in time the result will be
published tomorrow evening.
Invitations have been issued by the
Woman's club to a reception given for
the teachers of the Norfolk public
schools. 1t is to be held at the residence
of Mrs. P. T. Birchard Saturday after.
noon from 3 to 6. Members of the club,
are to enjoy the occasion with the
teachers
The Christian Endeavor society of the
First Congregational church will hold a
social:thls evening in the church parlors,
to which all young people are most
cordially invited. 1t is expected that
the occasion will prove one of great
social enjoyment and all who can
should participate.
A message received this morning an
nounces the death of Mrs. Bernard
Grant at 6 o'clock in the Sisters hospital
at Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Grant
went out there last Sunday and the en-.
tire family, with the exception of Coun.
Gilman Ed Grant, was at her bedside
when she passed away He left this
morning on the Union Pacific train to
attend the funeral. She will probably
be buried beside her son, Joe, who was
killed out there in railroad wreck about
a year ago. The deceased has been all
ing for years and when she went out to
attend her sons funeral the climate
seemed to agree with her. She there.
fore returned to Utah this summer, hop.
ing for beneficial result to her health,
but the change proved useless and her
trouble resulted in death. She was an
old settler in Norfolk and raised quite
a family of children, all of whom have
attained an age when they are beyond
the need of mothers care, but her
death will be sincerely mourned by them
as well as large circle of friends in
Norfolk.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08
Mildred Holland.

The annual starring tour of Mildred
Holland in her new play, '"The Power
Behind the Throne" will begin after
election
The locale of the play is laid in an
Austrian province at the end of the
eighteenth century. The story is a
typical one of intrigue of that time,
from which the author has evolved an
exceedingly intense and interesting
drama, replete with strong situations.
The production will be on an elabor.
ate scale, with historically correct
scenery, furniture and other accessories,
while the company will be made up of
well known artists comprising over thirty
people
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08

property at public sale next week and
remove to Il farm near Osborne, Iowa,
Immediately after the sale
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs.
Neil McBrath Thursday morning, No
vember 10th, to quilt. All members of
the society are invited to be present
In this precinct Mckinley had %
votes against 2S four years ago. NJ.
Carberry was elected assessor, Iell
/ McGinnis road overseer in district No.
l6. In No. 8 there was a tie vote, both
G.. M. Carleton and VIM. Muchmuller
receiving 81 votes. o. d. Munson was
elected justice of the peace and w. p.
Rowlett, constable.
Have you seen those Mexican pictures
and novelties at Kiesau's.
Dr. Frank Salter-Dlseases OF children
Everyone should drink Mellowrich
coffee. 1t is without an equal.
Farm land and city property for sale
by G. r. Seller
Fresh fish at Glissman's
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08

Mellowrich coffee sells rapidly, conse.
quently the supply is always fresh. For
sale by A. j. Bohnert, agent.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08
WARNE ERvlllE.

Frank Pettitt made business trip to
Lincoln last week, returning Saturday.
Many of our farmers are losing hogs
from cholera or some disease which re.
sembles it.
A. II. Cropper has lost four head of
young stock the past week from the
corn stock disease.
w, NJ, Olmstead will sell his personal
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08

Order your medallions for Christmas
now. Don't wait until too late too get
them ready, Finest assortment at
Micheal' S studio.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08
For Breakfast Foods
Thompson S Cash Grocery.
These are a few

Tho Weather.
Conditions Of the weather as recorded
for the "a hours ending at a. m. to.
day:
Maximum temperature. e............ 81
Minimum temperature. ........... 10
Precipitation. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 90
Total precipitation for month. ..... 90
Barometer 80. SO
Forecast for Nebraska Fair to-
night, with warmer west portion. Fri
day threatening.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08
New short Order Restaurant.

Vail now has an experienced cook and
will be able to serve meals at all hours
and oysters in any style.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08

Good farms to trade for town property
g. r. Seller.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08
PERSONAL.

j. S. McClary had business in Madi-
son yesterday.
Mrs e. G.. Heilman went to Madison
yesterday to attend party.
Mrs. w. E. Powers and Mrs. Cate of
Pierce are city visitors today.
Mrs. T. F. Memminger came over
from Madison last night to visit friends.
Jas. Collins and D. Nj. Owen took in
the election returns at Omaha yester-
day
Mrs. j. J. Williams of Wayne is visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. G..
! Dolen.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. ID. Butterfield re-
turned to their home in Creighton yes
terday.
Sheriff Geo. w. Losey was in the
city yesterday hearing the election
returns.
Mrs. F. G. Weber and Mrs. John
Quick were passengers for Omaha this
morning.
Chas. r. Hays has returned to Iowa
City, Iowa, to resume his studies in the
university.
Mrs. Frank Hughes and Miss Rose
Hughes of Battle Creek were city Wis.
itors yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs S. H. Inlay left today
for Newport News, Va, for a two.
months visit with q brother of Mr..
Inlay.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Burrows left this
morning for Sheridan, Wyoming, to
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Burrows
until after Thanksgiving.
Mrs. P. T. Birchard and two daughters
went to Wayne today to visit Mrs. ].
G. Mines and attend party given for
her little daughter, Elizabeth.
A. G, Bohnert went to Neigh last
night to attend to business and visit
friends Mrs. Bohnert has been there
several days and will return with him.
T. E. Moolick has returned from
trip through Oregon and Washington.
Some features of those states he likes
very much, but on the whole he thinks
he would not care to live on the western
coast.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08

Baltimore Standard oysters in bulk OF
can at Glissman's
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08

We make loans on real estate at
lowest rates. Elkhorn Building and
Savings association, T. f. ODIoRNE Sec.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08
For sale.

a Garland heating stove used
seasons, good as new.
+. ). BENJAMIN, 9th and Philip ave
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08

WANTED-Two reliable young men
and one lady, to travel on salary. Apply
at News office.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08

Farm and city loans.
THE DURLASD Trust Co.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08

Baltimore Select oysters in bulk or
can at Glissman's.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08

Houses for sale. T. f. OpIoRsK
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08

You get what you pay for
It Uhle's.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08

Everyone should drink Mellowrich
coffee. 1t is without an equal.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-08

Have you seen those Mexican picture:
and novelties at Kiesaus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-02

Asaph, Alexandria county. Many friends
OF the young man attended the funeral, and
the services were conducted by Rev. Barry
man Green of this city
Mr. Thomas Watkins. son of Mr. John
Watkins of this city, has left for Alaska,
where he will be employed in the United
States coast and geodetic service
The services at the railroad reading
rooms tomorrow afternoon will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Robertson of the Theo-
logical Seminary.
Mr.. John H. Knight of Washington,
brother of Mr.. Robert Knight of this city
continues critically i'll at the residence Of
his mother on Gibbon street.
The closing exercises of the public schools
In this city will begin Monday the 18th
instant, and last until the succeeding
Thursday. 1t was arranged to close the
schools earlier than usual this year owing
to the examination for teachers, which will
be held the latter part of June.