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10 Pages.

given to the council to grant franohisss
was another feature which he strenuoof-
y opposed. MT. Cooper had taken great
pride In the provisions Of the House bill
relating to franchises and corporations
and he spoke with much feeling. He adj
vooated conourrsDoe In the tarin features
and non.ooncurrence In ths Senate's
civil government scheme. Mr.. Moody Of
Massachusetts followed Mr.. Cooper along
the same lines, Mr.. Hemenway of Indi-
ana moved concurrence in all the Senate
amendments. His motion evoked enthu-
siasm and 1t was evident that q large
majority OF the caucus favored termi-
nation OF the struggle By the shortest
route. Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio, Mr.. Can
non Of illinois and Mr.. Ray Of New York
advocated concurrence In the entire SEN
ate bill. As the debate proceeded the
leaders one after another urged this
course. Speaker Henderson concluded
with q rousing speech urging concurrence
In the Senate amendments In gross and
when the vote was taken on Mr.. Hemen-
ways motion, the chorus Of ayes was
overwhelming. without division, IL was
declared carried and the caucus ad-
iourned.
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Continued Delay Cause
of Complaint.
Plumer Was Within Six Miles
of Mafeking.

RlLondon, April 9, q. m.-The wal
was allowed TO come through from the
correspondents at Bloemfontein. Accord
ing to the Standards representative,
thsre Is no sign that the Beers intend
taking the offensive, and General Glenn
ent Is so disposing his forces As to guard
against any surprise attack, which, al
though improbable 10 evilently not re.
garoed ne impossible, judging from the
preparations Of Lord Roberts. AS usual
whenever there is any check In the pro-
gress Of the Brltlsh campaign, the war
office Ia being severely csnsured for fall
ing to maintain the necessary supply Of
remounts for the army. 1t Is possible
Lord Robs.ts has difficultiss other than
temounts with which TO oc1ten-. Much
anxiety is telt as to the water supply de
spite the reports that there is no fear oi
q water famine.
Whatever the reasons may BE-, oonsid'
erable dissatisfaotion is beginning to bs
expressed here at ths uusccountable dslay
10th at Bloemtontein and In Natal,
which enables the Bosrs to recover from
the Generalization oAussd by Lord Heb
erts' former rapid movemsnts. Ths enc
my now evidently hopes to rotard the
advance by threatening the railway be-
hind Lord Roberts So far ~ the Nation
al railways are concerned, repairs ara be-
ing made beyond ElandslAagts and the
Id go, SO often repeated Is that an advance
is immin ent.
A despatch to the Daily Telegraph from
La dysmith says that the Boer investing
poAltions reveal Immense strength, naen-
uity, constru otion and Immunity from
the British lire.
A despatch from Ladysmith to the
DAILY Chronicle gives serious news Of tht
outbreak of u deadly lung sickneei
among the oxsp, which, II IL spreads,
lie likely to cripple Gen. Buffers opera
tiops.
From Loureuzo Marques comes the
report that Mr.. Stsyn has been appointed
commAndant Of the Free State forces
Although Col. Plumer 10 reported &c
have gotten within six miles Of Aafs
king, IL Ia evident that the seige had moi
been raised on April /. Toward the end
OF the month, Col. Plumer will be rein
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HOUSE GIVES In
will Agree to Whole Senate
Bill.
Republicans So Vote in
Caucus.
The Porto Riean Question Practically
Settled.
Leaders Advocate Quick
Settlement.
The Free Traders Refuse to
Attend Caucus.

Washington, April, 5.-Ihere was 4
fairly large attendance at the conference
of the House Republicans held tonight ir
the hall Of representatives to agree upor
course Of action regarding the Porte
Rican tariff bill. Not one of the feveu
Republicans who opposed the original
bill-Messrs. Mccall OF Massaoh usstts.
LittleIsld Of Maine, Lorimer Of Illinois,
Heatwole Of Minnesota, CrumpAcker OF
Indiana, Lane Of Iowa, and Warner of
Illinois, was present. At a conference
held by them, they decided not to racsde
from their former position and conse-
quently they considered 1t useless to at
tend the conferences tonight.
IMr. Cannon of Illinois, chairman OF
the RspublieAn caucus presided. Mr..
Payne OF New York, the floor lea.sr of
the majority, made o short preliminary
statement as TO the necessity for har-
licans Of the ways anad means committee
were agreed that the Senats amendments
TO the tariff provision Of the bill should
be conourred IN. He pointsd out that the
amendments supported the position of
ths House for tsrtd and that concur
renee involved no Abandonment Of the
courss to which the Republicaps Of the
House had committed themselves, He
further stated that the provisions except
ing br cad stuffs from the tariff would
allay some ofk the popular and unrea-
sonable clamor against the bill and com
mended the five oent duty on cotIee ~ be-
Ing In line with the protective policy.
He moved that the caucus declare in
favor of concurrence In the amendments
to the tariff provision. With regard to
the OWL government scheme embodied In
| the Senate amendment, he thought IL but
proper that the memb bers Of the insulAr
ommittee who had evolved a bill should
| be heard. After some minor discussion
| about the spellipg Of the word Porto
Rico, Mr.. Cooper of Wisconsin, chairman
OF the insular affairs committee. made an
earnest speech against the acceptance OF
certain features of the Senate bill. His
remarks were directed chiefly against the
SeDate's provision regarding the upper
house or council OF the Porto Rican
legislature. The Senate bill provided
that all the members should be appointed
by the President, whereas the House bill
makes half OF them eleotive. The power
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Philadelphia, April 5.-The second and
last orchestral concert In aid OF the
families Of the soldiers aud sailors who
were killed In the Philippines was given
at the Academy of Music this afternoon.
The overshadowing feature Of the COCA
sion was the presence Of Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey, who came from Washington
for the purpose Of attending the concert.
The Admiral and his wife occupied an
upper proAoenium box with Mr.. and Mrs.
oasaett. The distinguished couple were
enth Enthusiastically received by the audi
ence. After the concert had been oon-
cludsd Admiral and Mrs. Dewey were
escorted to the foyer of the academy
where they were introduced to a dozen
prominent society young ladies who were
dressed as Red Cross nurses and who
were selling programmes and serving
lea. Both Admiral and M.s. Dewey
drank cup of tie beverage and then
followed q scramble among the young
ladies for the cup out of which the Ad-
mirzl drank.
From the academy the Admiral and his
wife were driven to the hotel and there
the Admiral, In response to pressing re-
quests, granted an Interview to nearly
dozen newspaper men. He said he was
glad to receive the reporters but added
that he had nothing to say. At this mo-
ment Mrs. Dewey Joined her husband in
she reception room and after introduc cling
her he said:
"Mrs. Dewey will talk, 4" to which she
replied, with smile, that "the Admiral
has mind Of his own; he thinks for
hims self"
. "Are You correctly reported to be
Demooratf"
After a moments hesitation the Ad-
miral replied: ayes l think 1 can
answer that. Yes, l am Democrat.
eff the Republicans nominate McKin-
ley and the Democrats name Bryan for
the Presidency. would you run indepsnd-
entlyr
al won't answer that question"
"Ibe Democratic convention Of Penn
sylvania has Just endorsed Bryan for the
Presidency" was suggested by one re-
"Pennsylvania usually goes Republican.
doesn't itY"
Several questions In quick succession
about any Intended conference between
him and Grover Cleveland and William
O. whitney or any other political men of
phrase, ~ came here to attend the con-
cert"
One reporter asked the Admiral who
would manage his campaign II he entered
one, and he laughed and said: 81 dom t
know, how would you like the job, i
would probably need o bright Young
mar"
This evening Admiral Dewey and his
wife were the guests Of Mr. and Mrs.
Csssatt at dinner at their city residences
on RittenhOuse square, at wbioh Secre-
sary ana Mrs. Root were among The
guests,
Admiral and Mrs, Dewey win remain
here until tomorrow.
DEWEYS IN PHILADELPHIA.
Philadelphia, April 5.-Admiral and
Mrs, Dewey arrived here at tHo-th irty
O'Clock this afternoon and attended the
s,oond concert in aid of the families of
the soldiers and sailors who have Lost
j. tn ha
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INSTRUCTED FOR BRYAN.
PennsylvanIa Democrats Choose Dele
gates 10 National Convention.

Harrisburg, Pa. April 6.-The sixty
four delegates from Pennsylvania to the
national Democratic convention at Kan
saa City were instructed by todAy's state
oonventiOn to support William ]. Bryan
for President They are bound by the
unit rule and cannot change to any other
Presidential aspirant unless 1t be SO de-
cided by a majority of the delegates The
platfor m strongly end orsss BryAn's cam
didacy; denounees the war policy Of the
Mckinley administration and ADVOCATES
numerous state reforms.
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ADMIRAL WALKER REPORTS.

Warrington, April 6.-Admirsl John
Walker. president OF the Isthmian Canal
com mission, called at the state Depart
ment today to report to Secretary Hay
the return to this country from the
isthmus Of that part Of the com mission
which was under his Immediate oen-
duct. The conclusion has been reached
that the full report OF the comm ission
cannot he made ready for submission
during the present session OF Congress
and the members are 10th to put In pre-
liminary report.
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sTEYN HAS NOT LOST HERAT.
IN THE SENATE.

Washing gton, April 6.-During today's
comparatively brief open session of the
Senate, Mr.. Gallinger Of New Hampshire
presented an argument against the ssat-
ing Of Hon. NJ. s. Quay ss Senator
almost entirely to the constitutional
phases Of the question. Most OF the day
was spent In executive session.
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TWO MEN KILLED.

Fort Worth, Texas, April 5.-A serious
wreck occurred today on the Fort Worth
and Denver City railroad, south Of
Magenta. 876 miles north Of this city. As
a result tro men are known TO be dead
and several others were Injured. The
dead; John r. Dane, mall clerk OF Dsn-
yeIj John J. KuntE, passenger, residence
mAknoWn.
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O. u. whitney, @. d. Libby, Hon. ]. 8.
Maxsy, y. E. Potter, E. e. Norton,
Martin Burns, @. A. Hildreth and W.R.
Gay. Delegates slestsd 70 attend the state
convention at Lewiston were Hon. A. n.
Spear, Hoo. J. I. Richards, q. s. Whit
neg, Hon. Freeman PAtten, Il. W. Msr-
rill, W. Q. Atkins. v. Il. Beedle, David
Douglass, O. o. Knox. A. y. Havlow,
Il. 3. Buasell and George Kavanagh.
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THE WEATHER.

Boston. April Local torso1s.; bair,
warmer weather Friday; Saturd2 y fair,
continued warm; variable winds.
Washington, April forecast for
Friday and Saturday for New England:
Fair and warmer Friday and probably
Saturday; winds shifting to fresh south
erlY.
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BOY PROVED A MURDERER.

Bridgeport, Ct., April 5.-Peter Gra-
ham the sixtsen years old boy, who was
charged with murder In the nrst degree
In causing I ne death Of Louis StahlmRp
q Hebrew pedslar was found guilty of
nianslaughter by superior court jury
late this afternoon and he will receive his
sentence next Tuesday.
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QUEEN DROVE OUT.

Dublin, April 81 p. m.-Queen Vic.
toria went out for Q drive In Phoenix
Park during the afternoon aa quietly al
she would have done In London. She
bowed in return to the frequent 1aluta-
tions. Her Majesty did not enter the city
streets and returned to the vice regal
We for dinner.
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LORD CLEMENTS ARRIVES.
WHAT COL. PLUMER SAW.

saber ones, Beohuansland, Wednesday,
March S.-Colonel Plumer with q force
Of British mounted infantry started on q
daring march Sunday, March 20, with
the object Of threatening the boer lines
at Mafeking,
After two rapid night marches through
Tfansvaal territory they arrived at dawn,
March ., within twelve miles OF Zserust
and distinctly heard the bombardmens of
Mafeking.
Having reoonnoitersd the country with
the view OF future operations without
sighting single white man, Col. Plum
er crossed the railroad south OF Lobasti
which he found In possession OF q Boer
fore and returned. Then finding the rail-
road damaged by General Snyman's 8
main force he returned to the vioiDity Of
Mafeking. Rumors reached here that q
relief column is approaching Msfeking
from the south.
BOER ATTACKS REPULSED. :
London, April h-10 30 9. MA special
despatch from Lorenso Marques says
sharp lighting occurred April 2, In the
made q sortie while Colonel Planners
cavalry attacked the Beers at Ramath-
lablim. Both .kAttsoks were repu]sed.
Twenty Of Col. PlumeE' men were found
dead on the field and six others were
made prisoners. The federal losses were
small.
BOERS TAKE PRISONERS.
Pretoria. Tuesday, April DIN the
eight Of kAmathlebama, March 81, the
following were taken prisoners:
Captsins Crewe, Duncan Robertson
and MoLarsr, Crewe aud Duncan Robert
son have Eince dlsd.
staff Officers Cecil and Granville and
nine soldiers Of whom six were wounded.
The prisoners all belonged to Col Plum
eFs Rhodesisn force.
Thaba N'Chu 10 now In possession Of
the Hedsrals.
Forty British subjects were es-
oorted across the frontier this morning.
lot LORD CECIL.
London, April Sit 10 thought that
the officer named Cecil, captured by the
Beers at Ram AthlabamA 10 net Lord Sal
isbury's son Lord Cecil as the despatch
says he belonged to Col. Plumer's force
aud II the Beers had captured the
Premisr's son they would assurediy her
aid the fact.
STEYN HAS NOT LOST HERAT.
Pretoria, Monday, April Ain his
speech at the opening OF the Free State
Raad, Preside mt Steyn declared that In
spite OF She surrender OF Bloemfoutein he
had not lost hope OF the triumph Of the
Repu blican cause. Ihe war, he added,
was forced upon the Transvasl and moth
ing rem aimed for the Orange Free State
but to throw In It's lot with the sister re-
public, In accordance with the terms OF
the treaty.
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BoERs IN FORCE.

Of Bsira, 90 that relief cannoe be Tar dis
tant
BoERs IN FORCE.
London, April 6.-The Bloemfontsin
correspondent OF the Times teisgraphins
Wednesday sayn:
Ths Beers showed in some force yestsr-
day with three guns, toward Buehman's q
Kop. Detached groups akirmished mp to
our outposts, but this morning shows
that the enemy desired TO swesp further
round to the right Of Bloemfontein.
Early today ARTILLERY fire in the south
WAS audible.
The Times publishes the following
from Wopsner, dat ed Wednesday, April
A party Of blindfolded Beers was
brought In with the followin written
message; az am here with several thou
and burgbers; and, in the cause OF hu-
msnity and to save such q dreadful sacri-
fics OF life as occurred In the last battle,
demand your immediate surrender" :.
This was signed Blanks, General. "
The party was sent back with the answer,
"Gen. Brabant's force is.here and will
give some trouble TO any body OF Beers
likely to attack us"
LORD CLEMENTS ARRIVES.
London, April 6.-Ths Bloemfontein
correspondent of the Daily Mail, says:
"General Clements division six thous-
aud strong. has arrived from the south
ward and has encsmped i've mile north
Of the city, after continuous march for
. fortnight. There IL no danger OF q
watek famine here.
An unimportant engagement lasting
several hours WAS fought yesterday after
noon at BOsmsn's Kop between the Boer
ard British outpoets.
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GARDINRR DELEGATES

Gardner, April 6.-At . Republican
caucus hsld In City hall tonight the fol-
lowing delegates were elected to attend
the district convention to be held at
Watervills: Hon. freeman Pattsn.
Cherries Lawrence, a. W. MeoAusland,
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PHOTOGRAPHERS FOUND GUILTY.

Boston, April b.-The trial Of Porter
n. Bliss, the Boston photographer who
has been on tria in the United States
district court for ths past two or three
days charged with counterfsiting. ended
this evening with q verdict OF guilty.
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DR.JAMEsoN AT CAPE TOWN. :
sgCape Town April 6.-Dr. Jameson, the
leader OF the famous raid into TraDsvasl
territory, has arrived here. He Is very
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So MANY BLACK EYES

from a stick of wood flying up while
chopping kindlings could be avoided by
using BeusOn's Charcoal for
kindling the fire. 1t is cheaper besides.
BIGBAGS 10c. AT ALL GROCERS.
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CONFRONTED BY FATHER.
wouId-Be Murder of Prince OF wales
Meets His Father.

Brussels. April b.-Jean Baptiste
sipido. the Belgian youth who attempt
cd the life of the Prince Of Wales yester-
day, Was not submitted to any further
examination today. His attitude Is de
jsotsd and he appears very tired, having
had little sleep. he does not express re-
grst at bis crime but has repeatedly re-
quested permission 10 see his mother. No
interview bstwesn them. however, will
ps allowed for some days.
Late . this afternoon the examining
magistrats decided to comfort Sipido
with his father and q touching scsns
spsued. Bus Sipido paid no attention TO
his fathers appeals, maintaining his
previous declarations.
10 appears that Sipido sent the fellow
Ing letter 20 his father, sxcusipg his alb
sancs on the ground that he had obtained
O situation at the Maison Du Psupls:
10 Citizsn Jean Baptiste Sipido. Saint
GILES, Brussels;
Citissu-The position of assistant
| caahier 10 vacant at tbs Maison du Peu-
| pie, room IS, tomorrow (Wednesday) be.
| tween i. 80 and in the afternoon"
The document purported to be signed
by thres names, "vau Daert, Van Loo
and DE Fuet
Sipido declared today that he did not
know the author of ths letter but met
! him at meetings In the Aaison du Peu-
pie.
The police are continuing their investi-
CATION.
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ATTEMpp PREMEDITATED.

Brussels, April 5.-rne attempt Of the
assassination OF the Prince of Wales yes
terdsy was the sole topic Of conversation n
ON the streets and In the cafes and
theatres last evening
The Patriot says: "lnvsstigation
proves premediation. Tbe Interrogation
Of the prisoner lasted four hours and 1t
shows that he was instigated by an IN
known person, who persuaded him to
buy pistol on Sunday in the old market
for three francs.
Accompanied py this person Slpido
went on tuesday to q meeting In the
Flemish theatre and then to the Maison
du Peupel, where they had drinks. Then
they went to q wine shop whore Sipido
wrote n letter saying he had obtained EN-.
ployment. He then went to the railway
station and asked the hour of the arrival
OF the Princes train. Later he entered q
nsighboriuR cafe and loaded his revolver
In tie lavatory.
"Sipido refused to give the name Of his
companion, who he said vas young man
some years older than himself. After
Sipido was locked up the magist rate
went to the house Of bis parents.
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.IS A DEMOCRAT
Dewey Admits That Much In
Philadelphia.
Asked His Wife to Speak
For Him
When An Interview Was Sought by
Reporters.
Lady Told Him to Speak
Q~~ II; nAlf
Lady Told Him to Speak
for Himself.

Declines to Say III He Will BE
Independent Candidate.
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MIsCELEANEOUs.
WOMEN
Especially Mothers

Arc most competent to appreciate the
purity, sweetness, and delicacy of CUTI-
cuRA soar, and to discover new uses for
1t daily.
It's remarkable emollient, cleansing, and
purifying properties derived from CurI-
cuRA, the great skin cure, warrant Its use
in preserving, purifying, and beautifying
the complexion, hands, and hair, and IN
the form of washes and solutions for ulcer.
ative weaknesses, annoying irritations and
chafings, as we'll as for many sanatlve pur-
poses which readily suggest themselves.
In many of the above conditions, gentle
anointings with CUTIcuRA, the great skin
cure and purest of emollients, in addition,
will provo Of astonishing benefit.
Sold d 7oughout tbeworld. PorrKR Dnua AFp NHtM.
CoRf., Sole Props, Boston. eend for skin seeres ee
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PRINCE AT COPENHAGEN.

Copenhagen, April 5.-The Prince of
wales and his party arrived here at eight
D. m. today.
The Prince and Princess OF Wales were
met at the railroad station by King
Christian OF Denmark and the entire
royal family. AS the train drew up at the
platform tine king advan Oed to the royal
saloon car and, entering 1t alone, was
the first to greet Its occupants Soon af-
ter the Prince and Princess Of Wales
alighted on the platform. The Prince
sJuilsd chesrfully and after exchanging
cordial greetings with the other members
of the family oonversed for few mo-
ments with the chief dignataries as
Sem blsd. Outside tue tation a large
crowd had gathered and as the visitors
drove towards the palace they we're
crested With ringing cheers, which were
repeated as they progressed through the
city.
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forced by the troops now going by way
Of Beira, 20 that relief cannot be far dis
tant
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DEWEYs IN PHILADELPHIA.

Philadslphis, April 5.-AdmIral and
Mrs, Dewey arrived here at two-th irty
O'Clock this afternoon and attended the
second concert in aid of the families of
the soldiers and sailors who have Lost
their lives In the Philippines.