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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13

OF PORTO RICO.
Continued from Page I.

act shall take effect, all merchandise
and articles. except coffee, not dutiable
under the tariff laws of the United
States. and all merchandise and arti-
Giles entered into Porto Rico free of
duty under orders heretofore made by
the Secretary of War, shall be admitted
into the several ports thereof, when i'm
ported from the United States, free of
duty. all laws or parts of laws to the
contrary Notwithstanding; and when
ever the Legislative assembly of Porto
Rico shall have enacted and put into
operation system of local taxation to
meet the necessities of the government
of Porto Rico by this act established
and shall by resolution duly passed so
notify the President, and he shall make
proclamation thereof, and thereupon all
tariff duties on merchandise and arti-
cles going into Porto Rico from the
United States or coming into the United
states from Porto Rico. and from and
after such date all such merchandise
and articles shall be entered at the
several ports of entry free from duty;
and in no event shall any duties be COL
lected after the 1st day of March, 1902.
on merchandise and articles going into
Porto Rico from the United States or
coming into the United States from
Porto Rico.
DISPOSITION OF DUTIES.
The duties collected under the above
section shall be placed at the disposal
of the president to be used for the gov
eminent and benefit of Porto Rico until
the government of Porto Rico shall
have been organized when the moneys
collected shall be turned into the local
treasury of Porto Rico. Goods imported
from Porto Rico and under bond shall
pay only the duty imposed by this act"
GOVERNMENTAL PROVISIONS.
The governmental provisions of the
bill are:
The capital shall be at San Juan.
Persons who were Spanish subjects
April IL. 1899. and who have not elected
TO preserve their allegiance to Spain
are held to be citizens of Puerto Rico
and entitled to the protection OF the
United States. The designation OF the
body polite is under the name OF the
people of Puerto Rico. The laws and
ordinances of Puerto Rico now in force
shall continue in full force and effect,
except as altered by this act, or by mil
itary orders and which are not incon-
sistcnt with the laws of the United
States
The old law forbidding the marriage
of priests and ministers is repealed.
The vessels OF Porto Rico are to be
nationalized and admitted to the bene-
fits of the United States coasting laws
Quarantine stations are to be estab-
lished. Porto Rico coins are to be re-
tired. the peso being rated Mt sixty
cents in the exchange. Three months
after the act takes effect Porto Rico
coins are not to be legal tender. Prop
erty usually under he control OF the
United States will SO continue, and
other property acquired from Spain will
be administered by the Porto Rican
government. The Governor is to be ap-
pointed by The President and hold his
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
IN TIE SENATE.
Continued from Page {.

Quay was paired against him. He pre-
dicted that establishment OF the minor
ity'S doctrine would have as Il sequence
n popular uprising to lodge all control
over Senatorial elections with the SOW
ercign people.
NICARAGUAN CANAL BILL.
The Sooner bill, as the unfinished
business, was laid before the Senate,
and Mr.. Morgan moved consideration
of the NiciraSuan canal bill. IL car
red this would have displaced the
Spooner bill as unfinished business.
The motion was lost--l5 to 33-as fol-
lows:
Yeas-Bate. Berry. Clay, Culbcrson.
Bacon, Daniel, Foster, Harris, Heitfeld,
Jones Nrkansaz}, Jones -@Nevada),
Money, Perkins. Taliaferro. Vest-l5
Nays-Allison, Baker, Bard, Carter,
Cullom. Davis, Deboe, Depew, Fair
banks, Foraker. Gallinger, Hans
hrough. Hawley, Kean, Lodge. Nc
Comas. McCumber. Mcmillan, Martin,
Nelson. Pettigrew, Plat (ConnecticuD
Plat (New York;, Quarles. Ross, Scott,
Sewell, Shoup. Stewart, Teller, Thurs
ton. Tillman. Warren-33
Mr. Carter moved to take I'D the
Alaskan code bill. Defeated-22 to "a.
The senior Senator from South Dakota
then smoke on his Boer resolution.
which he was unable to get before the
Senate. lie said it was we'll understood
the administration favored the British
cause, and the Senate should stand by
a nation struggling for liberty.
at 1850 p. m. the Senate adjourned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
Especial to vlrgInlan-Pilot3

Columbia. S. c.. April 1.-THE three
members OF the South Carolina Rail
road Commission who had to receive
the Chesterfield and Kenshaw Railroad
on the part of the State arrived in this
city this afternoon at D. m., accom-
panied by Captain V. e. McBee, Gen
eral Superintendent of the Seaboard
Air Line
The Chesterfield Kcnshaw Railroad
extends from Cheraw, S. G., to the
Florida Central and Pennsular Rail-
way Junction and is 81 miles in length.
II is the link which joins the Seaboard
Air Line at Cheaw with the Florida
Central and Peninsular Railway max
ing now Il solid line between Ports
mouth and Tampa, Fla. The commits
sioners were much pleased with the
condition of the road. and to he more
sure on their inspection. Il licsurely
schedule was ordered by Superinten-
dent McBce. Thus.whle the so pound
steel rail and the deep rock hottomine
permitted an easy speed of 40 miles an
hour, the 81 miles were divided up into
four hours or about % miles an hour.
The commissioners were surprised Mt
the perfection OF the construction in
every respect, ana SAID they did not re-
greet the time that has been taken he
cause of the absolutely safe and splcn-
%, results achieved,
'The party left Columbia this morning
Mt 0:05 arriving at Cheraw at 1:10. Re-
turning they left Cheraw at 2 p. M, ar
irving at Columbia at G this afternoon.
There are abut 15 stations on this
new road among them being Patrick.
Niddcndorf, McBee. Bcthume, Cassatt.
7 iol.
are names well known among the high
officials of the Seaboard Air Line With
the completion within the next four
weeks of the Richmond. Petersburg and
Carolina road there will be one rail
without change from New York to Flo
rida. being the shortest line by over 100
miles.
THE RIDGEWAY LINK.
The Richmond, Petersburg and Caro-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13

lima road extends from Ridgeway,N. c.,
to Richmond and, is 100 miles in length.
1t is completed to the Virginia capitol
except for miles between Richmond
and Petersburg and the grading from
Richmond to II junction with the r. f.
& p. Railroad, just above the Fair
Grounds at Richmond. The work is be-
ing pushed day and night. and trains
are already running between Peters
burg and Ridgeway. The new bridge
spanning James River is clean, and
with the strength and picturesqueness
of modern engineering stripped to the
bone of superfluous weight or cumber-
ance. the most striking picture of them
all will be the passing trains over the
historic and multi-bridged river.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
Porto RIoo's New Governor.
(By Telegraph to INTERCHANGEABLE )

Nbv IeIcSIdPII 10 VIfBlHIan-PIIOt.)
Washington, April 12.-Charles IT.
Allen. of Massachusetts, now Assistant
Secretary of the Navy, has been ten
dered. and has practically accepted. the
first civil Governorship OF Porto Rico
The President formally rendered him
the office to-day and conferred with
him over his prospective duties. The
civil government goes into operation
there within fortnight, so that Mr.
Allen will so alone to San Juan at the
earliest possible moment after Secre-
tary Longs return here, which should
be next Saturday
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
ECHOES FROM THE
WORLD OF SPORT

University of Virginia. April lie
high defeated Virginia in pretty
game here to-day The Virginias out
played the visitors at all points, but
failed to bunch their hits; and played
in the worst kind of luck, as is dem
onstrated by the following score:
Virginia -. 10 0 0 o 0 0 0 o. 0 10 Q
Lehigh -. 40 0 0 0 L 0 0 1 % 4
The Harvard team will be here Sat
urday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
Alabama PopulIStS.
(By Telegraph to Virginian- PHI

(By Telegraph to Virglnian- Pilot.)
birmingham. Ala, April ia con-
ference of the leading Populists here to-
day decided to send delegation to the
National Convention from Alabama in
structed 20 vote for Wharton Barker
and Ignatius Donnelly for the first and
second places on the national ticket.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.

to the President.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
An Executive Council, appointed by
the President and confirmed by the
Senate, consisting OF n Secretary, At
torney General, Treasurer, Auditor,
Commissioners of the Interior and Edu-
cation and five other persons to hold
office for four years. The Council is the
upper branch OF the Legislature, five of
whom shall be natives of Porto Rico.
The other branch shall be a House OF
Delegates. to consist of thirty-five mem
bers, elected 'bi-annually by the quail
fled electors. Porto Rico is divided into
seven districts, each with five dele
gates. The qualifications for voters
are 'at such elections all citizens of
Porto Rico shall be allowed to vote who
have been bona fide residents for one
year and who possess the other qualifi-
cations of voters under the laws and
military orders in force on March /.
1900. subject to such notifications and
additional qualifications and such reg
ulations and restrictions as TO registra-
lions as may be prescribed by the Elk
ecutive Council.
mo person shall be eligible to mem
bership in the House of Delegates who
is not twenty-five years of age and able
to read and write either the Spanish
not possessed in his own right of taxa
BILE property, real or personal, situated
in Porto Rico"
Provision is made for enacting legis-
lation similar to that in other terri
tories. The judicial power is vested in
courts already established. the chief
justice and associate justices and
marshal to be appointed by the Presi-
dent; judges of the District Courts and
other officers by the Governor OF Porto
District Court established similar to
other territories.
SALARIES.
The salaries of all officers appointed
| by the President are: Governor, IS. 900;
Secretary, Attorney General, Auditor,
| Commissioner of the Interior, 81 900
| each: Treasurer. $4,000: Commissioner
of Education, $4,000; Chief Justice Su-
| preme Court and United States Dis
| trict Judge, $4,000 each; Associate JUS
| tees. $500 each two Marshals, each
$4,000; District Attorney, $4,000.
| No export duties are to be collected,
but taxes and licenses might be levied.
On the regular election day in No
vember and every two years therea fter
Porto Rico may choose a Commissioner
to represent the island at Washington,
salary $4,000.
~ commission OF three members, one
a native of Porto Rico, is to be named
TO revise and codify the laws of Porto
Rico.
The act for civil government is to
go into effect May !, 1900.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
The Texas Flood.

(By Telegraph TO Virginian- Pilot.)
Beeville, Tex. April 12.-Rcports
coming in from the Nueces river west
of here, are to the effect that the stream
is out OF It's banks and inundating the
valley.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
COMMISSIONER or LABoR.
Fall of a Building.

Pittsburg. April 12.-Without warn
Ing and with n rusl. md a roar. the
four story brick building at the corner
OF Second avenue and Wood street. COL
lapsed to-day. burying in its ruins
number OF people, three of whom were
taken out dead. six were badly hurt
ana several others slightly injured.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
Ruconio plague Riots.

(By Telegraph to virginian- Pilot.)
Bombay. April 12.-Plague riots have
taken place at Cawnpere. where the
segregation camp has been destroyed
and ten persons have been killed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
RICHMOND NEWS
AND GOSSIP.
Continued from Page I.

lie Schools. arithmetic and physical
geography; Principal Leroy S. Ed
wards. Richmond Public Schools, Amer
lean history and civil government;
Miss Elizabeth V. Faris. Richmond
High School, English literature and
physiology; Principal Nv. a. Crenshaw,
NJ A.. Fairfield High School, English
language and algebra; Miss Virginia
Reynolds, State Female Normal School,
political and descriptive geography and
primary methods; Miss Jennie NJ. Tabb.
graduate State Female Normal School,
spelling, reading and nature study.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13

Mems Pants-in fancy striped worstcds:
no longer any use to have made to meas
Ure. These are the acme of n n no
perfection: worth $6.O0-Smash n y N&
Up l'TlcG OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~ - ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
Democratic National Convention

(By Telegraph to Vlrginian-Pll
Kansas City. Mo-. April 1.-THE ma
tonal Democratic subcommittee has
formally decided to let Kansas City re-
tain the convention.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13

Youths Suits. ages from 16 to 10 years.
We thought them very, very. n "A no
cheap Hae at ss.oo-smash Up " w
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13

Men $ pants-fancy cheviois ana cassi-
nieres-properly tailored and fashioned
throughout: nothing better forG n 4
service service worth s2.25-smash Up S5 ~
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13

Mems Pants-n nl.-wooi worsted and
chSsimcre cloths: no doubt about being
terms; worth S5.00-Smash Up NJ ~
l'ficeS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13

Youths Suits. ages II to 10 years
fancy checks and plilids-cx- q. n m
f Ger isrian value at ss.Oo-smash b 5 .bI
Up lTlcc .......... ~ ~ -
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13

Mons Pants English tapped seams:
these Pants would cost you no n, m
less than b; 5, ssi ST., at other stores "
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13

office for four years, having the powers
conferred on Governors of territories OF
the United States. but is to make his
report through the Secretary of State
to the President
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13

Mems Pan,s--in all-wool chcviot and
cassimcrcs cloths. decidedly n no
neat , ELECTS: worth sico- b .TS
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
PORTSMOUTH
TO TAMPA.
The Two Cities Now Connected
by Solid Railway Line.
INSPECTED BY OFFICIALS

The Chesterfield and Kcrshnw Road. from
cheraw. s. c.. to tho Florida Central
and Peninsula Railway junction,
Completed and Accepted by the South
Carolina Railroad Commission : The
Link Officially Declared Upon ms IA Part
es tho s. a. l.. Railway System.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13

Youths Suits, ages from IA TO 10
years These are wonderful n pr
yaiues-worth s5.oo-smash UP m
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13

Mems Finest Imported Worsted Suits
luI satin lined, cutaway and sack styles
s sring :, s no. iS@,:WIsorih $500 NI2 AX
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13

Mems. Diagonal Cape Macintosh Coats
two shades. biacj1 and blue n n a a
warranted In every particular Xxx
worth S7.0O-Snash Up Price W @r " "
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-13
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

The engagement is announced of Miss
Emily Griffin Reid and DR.. Samuel a.
Riddick.
Miss Reid is a beautiful and attrac-
tive young lady. DR.. Riddick has just
resigned his position as resident physi-
clan of the Virginia Hotel. ana left last
night to accept the appointment as res
ident physician ut DR.. Cooks Hospital
in Fairmont, w. Va, and to act as as
sistant surgeon for the Baltimore and
Ohio railway.
COMMISSIONER OF LABOR.
Mr.. James p. Doherty, Commissioner
of Labor. who succeeded Mr. Archer T..
Montague, has been recommssioncd for
the full term of two years, effective
April 18th.
Mr.. Doherty has made most envla-
bic record for himself, and his work
is receiving well deserved recognition.
DIR. INQUIRE BETTER.
The condition of Dr. Hunter Mcguire
shows considerable Improvement to-
night. He was able to take nourish-
ment to-day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-24
Elton Jackets Becoming Popular
in Topeka.
Some Suggestions For the
Wearers OF Wells
ALL SORTS OF THINGS.
Ideas Which VIII Interest the
Young and Old.
What Must Be Worn By the
Up-tO-date Woman.
ALL SORTS OF THINGS.

One OF the charming accessories Of
w0mzn's dress is the Elton jacket which
IS very popular for spring wear These
Jackets have been worn for years, but
never were they so pretty as they are
now.
one Of the Kansas avenue stores has
an array Of them which Ills with envy
the heart Of every woman who sees
them They are to be worn with all
kinds Of skirts they end sharply at the
waist line and fasten down the front
with buttons and loops
One Of the handsomest ones IS OF
heavy black taffeta, applqued all over
with black br0adeI0th, with the exeep-
tiou of the revers, which are applfqued
IN white The jacket IS lined WITH Diack
taffeta and has a AIediCi collar
Another pretty one is Of pearl gray
Melton cloth. appliqued in gray satin
nd stitched in white Still another
pretty one is Of tan broadcloth lined
With white ta1feta; the revers are Of
mirror velvet on which is q scroll de-
sign in white silk stitching
A tan br0adclOth one is lined with
pastel blue taffeta, the rsvers are of
pastel blue taHeta. appliqued in the
broad cloth The broad cloth IS cut in
tiny round pieces, with cut steel in the
center, representing buttons.
These Jackets are among the prettIest
things shown for spring wear; they are
especially appropriate for afternoon re-
Cepti0uS and street wear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-24
NEWSPAPER TALK.
Woman's Press Association TO Meet
In Topeka April s.

The tenth annual meeting Of the
Kansas Wonau's Press association will
be held IN Topeka. Thursday, April D.
The meetings. also the banquet in the
evening viii be held in the ordinary Of
the Copeland hotel. All persons inter
ested are invited to attend the meet
ings-
The programme which as Of unusual
interest. is as follows
MORNING SESSION-10 A NJ
Meeting called to order by the presi-
dent. Mrs. Olive l. Royce
Prayer
Minutes.
appointment of committees
Transaction of miscellaneous busi-
ness
AFTERNOON SESSION. P. NJ.
Discussion. How Can Press Women
Help ulfu Victor Hugo's Prophecy ,
The Twentieth Century will be Wo-
mans Century. Which Shall See the
End Of War Opened by Mrs Min
ME d Morgan Followed by Miss Olive
D. Bray, Mrs. Jennie N. Kemp and 9TH
ers.
Paper The Needs Of the Historical
ciety.'s-AIisz Zu Adams
Discussion: Public Opinion, the
Highest Law in America. Opened by
Mrs. ]. G. Wood. Followed by Mrs. En-
ma B. Alrich. Mrs. Anna c. Waite ana
others.
Report Of committees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-24

1ent when you are striving to look AT
things cheerfuI1y in an effort to. forget
care and anxietieS- It Is a woman ;
privilege to tighten the shadows and be
All that IS gracious and bright On the
ornamental side Of life.
It IS a. good plan TO let much learn
ing sit as lightly as possible and 70
get into the habit Of making little
troubles pass Ike little rippIes in a
sunny river
Cure For Insomnia.
A cure for insomnia is to stand erect
and rise slowly on the toes, then descend
as slowly Repeat until the muscles OF
the leg feel the strain. By that time
the superabundance of blood has been
drawn from the brain.and sleep viii fol-
low A bowl OF hot milk taken just be-
fore retiring is often effectuaL
Care of the Hands
Hands may be kept nice.even II much
houSeWOrk has to be undertaken by the
young wife. Gloves should be worn
whenever possible. but it is mistake
to use a thick, clumsy kind under the
impression that the extra thickness
gives extra protection. 1t is only the
skin which needs protection, and this
It receives as well from thin kid as from
thick The gloves should be size
larger than is usually worn to allow
plenty Of freedom. but on no account
purchase what are known as house
maids gloves You feel SO helpless and
clumsy in them that you will be con
stanrIy removing them when any deli
cate job has to be done, SO that you
might as well be without them alto
gether- Another thing is never TO put
off washing your hands when they are
sofled, for by doing this they become so
grimed" that even punicestone viii
not cleanse them
To Clean White Gloves.
White gloves are easily cleaned. If
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-24

eat what they want without any afree-
tation-
There is no doubt that the girl who
cycles for miles IN day, and VINO
plays golf as theoretically as her broth
er, needs more food than the young wo-
man Of fifty years ago, but we must not
forget that even at the present time, IN
spite OF all the athletics that some WO-
men fnduIge in the majority take but
little active exercise. and for them it
can not be good to eat nearly as heart
Ily as DO their men Folk In fact. a med
zeal authority has lately been giving II
as his opinion that women as q rule
eat too much nowadays. He complains
that they do not wait long enough be
tween meals to become hungry and that
between their regular meals they eat
d great deal Of trash containing little
nOurishment, but which overburdeEs
their srOmachs. The result is that wO-
men are irritable without knowing why
and they entirely spoil their good looks.
II a women would be bright. healthy
and attractive she must be extremely
temperate in the matter Of food OF
course, if she does not mind having
muddy cOmplexion.a stout and unshape-
" figure, a double chin and a dull brain,
she can eat whatever and whenever she
likes. but doing So is about as waste
full of her strength and beauty as if she
We're to take frequent doses OF some
harmful drug Those who wish TO
change their diet 50 as to make IL what
il should be must not forget the ple1-
LirUt Use fruits ana NEAELalDAES. sal
ads should De eaten daily, and apples
figs and oranges should be used free
" As q rule American people eat too
much meat and are Tar too fond Of slim
ulating appetites by the use OF condi-
The Art Of Being Cheerful.
The art Of being companionabIe is a
secret worth finding out, even if it
takes time and patience to learn it,
afFirms Mary Stuart Mckinney. writing
Of THE Compani0nable Person IN the
WOmau's Home Companion Some peO-
Die are born with the happy knack
There is a spontaneous gaiety that you
expect women to have, just as you ex-
uect the birds TO sing and the sun to
shine Many a very bad quarter or
an hour has been averred in the do
nestle circle by a bright laugh or gay
refofnder. The laugh may be saucy and
the rej0inder a bit Of verbal buffet, but
Il it is only done good uaturedly It VIII
be all the more effective
It used baseIy to be said of men that
the only way to make them happy was
to feed them we'll That could only
have applied to a small and common
place minority. OF course, no one
" wants an uninterrupted round of~even
the most brilliant smiles any more than
he would wish to make three meals a
day off naeringues and biscuits giaces,
but it is safe to say that countless num-
hers Of willing and delighted masculine
cautives may be led by the slightest
chains that gayety and good hunor can
forge
One result Of a great deal OF the inn
perfect education that IS dealt out ny
I the handful nowadays is that some
women are apt to set undue Value on
mere book learning and the gift of
controversy. This kind Of person
looks upon your little joke as beneath
her dignity. and she treats you to a
sombre harangue On the necessity Of
having serious views q life at the no