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TARRED AND FEATHERED.
Summary Punishment Inhicted Upon
an Aged Couple i'm Nebraska.

GRETNA. Neb. March 23.-Rev. Louis
Figg and his aged wife were tarred and
feathered at an early hour yesterday
by mob of indignant citizens. Louis Figg
is the owner of the town site of Gretna.
and is one OF the wealthy men of this
community Some years ago he and his
wife espoused a peculiar religious faith
designated as "Figg." The peculiar belief
is that Mrs. Figg is the true Christ and
that Figg is st. John, the favOrite disciple.
They contend that when they act to-
gether they have the power of cleansing
sin, and that those who follow their teach
ings will inherit a seat in heaven. The
belief is so agreeable that ii has attract
ed many converts, mostly women. and
this resulted in the charge of free love
practices. With relation to marriage the
Figgite ideas are asserted to be along the
line of free love. During the past few
months converts have been gathered
around the Figgites. and as a result a
number of the best families here have
been broken up.
A committee of business men served
notice on the Figgites that unless they
quit their practices they would have to
move away and last night fourteen men
decided to act With a couple of pillows
and a bucket of warm tar the fourteen
marched to the home of the Figgs. The
front door was forced and two sons of Mr..
and Mrs. Figg, who resisted, were over
powered. Figg and his wife were dragged
from bed and the tar and feathers applied.
Yesterday a committee called upon the
Figgs and told them that if they did not
move out repetition Of Wednesday nights
treatment would be administered. This
time they are given six days in which to
act The condition of the couple is serious.
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were not considered in the service of the
United States.
On the Sth of July. 1870. Congress passed
an act directing that the accounts between
the United States and Massachusetts and
Maine be reopened, and readjusted with
Maryland, and under this legislation there
was paid TO Massachusetts, for herself and
Maine. the sum of $67S. .362 AZ
The Secretary of the Treasury. in let
ter under date of January 10. 1900, states
that the claim of South Carolina, comput
ing the interest as in the case of Maryland,
Massachusetts. and Maine. up to June 80,
1901, would amount to the sum of $685.
e9s IS.
Ii is contended by Senator Tillman that
there is no reason, resting in law )T JUS
tice, why the State of South Carolina should
not be treated precisely as Maryland, Mas
sachusetts. and Maine were treated The
expenditures were made at the same time,
for the same patriotic purpose. and the re-
lation of the States to each other under the
Constitution requires that as TO reimburse
ment of principal and interest they shall
be treated alike.
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SUED FOR FAILURE TO WED.
Damages of 100000 Asked for Al
legged Breach of Promise.

CHICAGO. March 2S.-Suit for $1Oe, ,OOG
damages for breach of promise has been
begun by Mrs. Pearl Youngerman, of 6327
Vincennes Avenue, against David L. Bar
saloux. who lives at the Colonial Hotel
6325 Monroe Avenue. which is managed
by his father. Mrs. Youngerman charges
that, shortly after meeting Mr.. Barsa-
loux in last August, he declared his love;
that he urged her to secure a divorce
from her husband. with whom she was
then living, promising to marry her if she
would do so. The divorce was secured,
Mr. Barsaloux paying all costs, according
to Mrs. Youngerman's statements But
now that she is free. Mr.. Barsaloux re-
fuses to marry her, even though she has
a written agreement. signed by him, to
marry ber on whatever day she would
set.
In spite of this treatment, she says she
loves him above earthly things, and the
acquisition of 100000 will not nearly
make Up for the loss Of him.
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Army Orders.

The following army orders have just been issued:
Capt Wiiioughby Wake. Second Artillery. VIII
proceed to Fort Monroe. Va. and join his battery
Second Lieut. Daniel Van yoorhis, Third Cavalry
will report to the commanding officer. Fort Myer
Va, for assignment TO duty temporarily with
troop of the Third Cavalry, on duty at that post
First Lieut. Charles p. Faulkner Eighth Infan-
try is transferred from Company to Company
| of that regiment
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Fatal Medicine Tablets.

CENTREVILLE, Md, March 23.-On
Tuesday the little three-year-o son of Mr.
Samuel Sparks, at Newman's corner, in the
upper part of this county. got hold of some
medicine tablets left by the doctor for an
older child and ate them. In a few mo-
ments the child was suffering greatly The
boys father hastened with the child to DR..
Sheppard. at Crumpton. The physician Ia
bored for about half an hour with the
child, but il died of Commissions.
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Backache is almost Immediately relieved ny
wearing one Of Cafter's Smart Weed and Bella
donna Backaebe Plasteis. Try and be free
from pain Price z5 cents.
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Hoods Pills Cure g. .;,,dns. an liver

ness, jaundiee, sick headache, nausea, indiges-
ton, break up cold. prevent a fever. a5c.
BY mail Of c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
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last night when their guests included Lord
and Lady Pauncefote, Count Cassini. Miss
Cassini. and Miss Paulding.
Mr.. Deucher, Secretary of the Swiss Le-
CATION. has not decided when he will leave
for his new post at Rome. Rumor has it
that his engagement to a Washington belle
will sooE be announced.
Mrs. II. Clay Evans and daughters gave
a daintily appointed luncheon yesterday in
honor of Miss Mckinley and Miss Ethel
Hatley. of Chicago. The latter in house
guest.
Major General Miles and party who are
travelling through the South on a private
car will spend the next few days al Palm
Beach and then go to Miami. Fla.
Miss Maude Netmore, who is now at
Aiken. S c., is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Royal Phelps Carroll at Cherokee Cottage.
The Mi-Careme ball, given by the Ger
man Ambassador, was an event to be re-
membered Had his excellency's original
last night would have been an affair Of the
gay season, but just as the date had been
arranged the mother of the Empress died
and the Embassy was put into official
mourning.
The host, with the gentlemen of his Off
cial staff, each attired in conventional
evening dress, received at the entrance OF
the ball room on the second floor. They
were assisted by Lady Pauncefote, wife of
n -
muller, wife of the Minister from Austria
Hungary, and the Duchess De ARGOS, wife
of the Minister from Spain.
The white walls of the ballroom formed
an effective background for the Southern
laurel that sprayed its surface, and the
music gallery at the extreme end was
walled from view by palm trees that rose
from a bank of pink azaleas and tall white
Easter lilies. Facing the entrance were
splendid life-size oil portraits Of the En-
peror and Empress of Germany, their mas
sive Florentine frames garlanded with the
vines that trailed over the walls.
The reception hours were from to IL.
and the ball was opened later by Baroness
Hengelmuller, regally handsome in pink
mirror velvet, and Baron Hermann, of tie
Embassy staff. Baron Sternburg led the
cotillion. Two large wicker baskets held
the favors for the ladies-corsage bouquets
composed of six varieties of flowers. while
for their partners were satin ribbon bows
of the German national colors, black and
white aud red
In the refreshment room where a buffet
supper was served throughout the even
ing the table decorations were mounds of
pink azaleas and roses, with pink shaded
lights.
The drawing room and several reception
parlors, each adorned with palms and
flowers, and enriched with treasures ccl-
ected by DIR. Won Holleben during his
world wide travels, served as ideal re-
treats for chaperons and for resting dan
,ers and their cavaliers.
The six hundred guests included Cabinet
members. the entire Diplomatic Corps, a
brilliant showing from the Supreme Court
md Congressional circles. the prominent
ocial families of the Capital, together
With number Of distinguished visitors
Who are now in Washington.
The Minister from Switzerland and Mrs
oioda, who have been among the notable !
of the season. gave another
Elegantly appointed dinner last night. when |
heir guests were the Mexican Ambassador
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OBJECTIONS TO CIRCUSES
Protests Made by Citizens Of North
east Washington.

They Oppose Exhibitions of the Hip
podrome Characteristic Opinion
of the Attorney for the District.
Views Expressed by Major SyI-
yester and Commissioner Wight.
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The Misses Patten entertained at dinner
last night when their guests included Lord
and Lady Pauncefote. Count Cassini. Miss
Cassini and Miss Paulding.
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Quick service to Michigan points daily on IL :05
A. train, arriving Toledo 6:35 p. m, without
change. same day. making close connections to
all points in Michigan.
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Heurich's Book at all leading hotels and
restaurants and in bottle by phonins esi, Airing
ton BottiDg Co.
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Mr.. Deucher. Secretary of the Swiss Le-
CATION. has not decided when he will leave
for his new post at Rome. Rumor has it
that his engagement to a Washington belle
will soor be announced
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A SOUTH CAROLINA CLAIM
The Palmetto States Demands Upon
the General Government.

Reinsbursemcnt of Moneys Expended
i'm Defence of the United states In
FOr-in Appeal for Equal Rights
With the other Commenwcalths.
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Senator Tillmau has presented to the
Senate certain Interesting papers in re-
gard to the claim of the State of South
Carolina for money expended during the
early wars Of the Republic.
The claim Of the State of South Caro-
lima against the Government of the United
States for moneys expended by the State
in defence of the National Government
during the war of 1912 with Great Britain
has been pending settlement since July
1913. The State has made continual appii-
cation at the proper departments of the
Government for the adjustment of ber
claim which resulted from her dis5urse-
ments for national defence. In those ap-
plications she has, in great measures sheen
unsuccessful, and a large portion of her
accounts remain unsettled which cannot
be adjusted other than by the intervention
of Congress. The State has. therefore. de-
termined to bring the subject before that
body. relying with confidence on being re-
funded The money which she advanced at
the hour Of the country's utmost reed.
At the time and for a long time after
the war Of 1912 was declared, The State Ct
South Carolina was nearly destitute of all
means of defence, except such as were fur
nished bv the State herself With the eX-
ception of he harbor of Charleston, there
were no :ort hcations. and even tn are The
forts were IN bad condition, and unprCvid-
ed with the munitions of war. The United
States had not provided, and il appears
were unable TO provide, powder, cannon
balls. muskets. and the material essential
TO defend that important point. The Ma
tional Government was unable to supply
arms and ammunition adequate to the de-
fence Of the sea coast having no musketS
to put into the hands OF the militia called
out for that purpose. and being unable to
furnish the necessary funds 10 maintain
the troops in actual service of the United
States The State of South Carolina found
herself called upon to supply those de-
fcencies Being faithful to her own hon
or. and Jealous in the discharge of her
duty as a member of the Union, she old
net hesitate on the course to be pursued
in such an emergency. and her Legislature
unanimously
Resolved. Cordially TO support the General Coy
erumeut in the vigorous prosecution Of the war.
until peace could be obtained on honorable terms.
and Cheerfully submit to every pIiyation that
might be required TO accomplish that great OBJ
icct.
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Mrs. H Clay Evans and daughters gave
a daintily appointed luncheon yesterday in
honor of Miss Mckinley and Miss Ethel
Hatley, of Chicago. The latter in house
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\ summary of Claims.

The following is summary of the
claims of the State of South Carolina
against the United States, as presented in
1922:
First-Interest on advances 10 the
United States during the war, the sum so
advanced having been drawn out of the
bank of the State of South Carolina from
O fund then drawing an average interest of
about IL per cent. which interest was lost
by the State. though only per cent is row
claimed
Second-Arms. purchased by the State at
about S17. and furnished to the United
States. who have disposed Of them as their
own. This account has been adjusted at
The proper department. and the question
is. if the State shall be paid in arms or in
money. The State is willing to receive
payment at s12 a stand, and this can be
made without costing the Government a
dollar. by merely keeping the arms in lieu
of having the same number manufactured.
Third-Cannon balls manufactured by the
State. in consequence of no supplies being
furnished by the United States. and essen
tial to aid them in defence of Charleston:
rejected by the United States after the
peace, in consequence of their not being
exactly conformable to the standard pre-
scribed after they were made.
Fourth-Blankets, furnished to a small
portion OF the militia in the actual ser
vice Of the United States, in consequence
Of their entire destitution. Those men only
were furnished who were totally destitute
Fifth-Transportation; TO more wagons
were ever used than the situation of the
troops rendered absolutely necessary. but
in the settlement of our claims only eight
have been allowed to any regiment of |, 600
men. The claim is for the number ,actu-
ally paid for by the State, and without,
which the troops could not have been
marched to the place of rendezvous
Sixth. Commissions and other compensa-
ton necessarily paid by the State to the
General. Paymaster General.
and other heads of departments. under
whom these expenditures were made all of
which are rejected, because these officers |
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The Minister from Switzerland and Mrs
Pioda, who have been among the notable
entertainers of the season. gave another
elegantly appointed dinner last night, when
their guests were the Mexican Ambassador
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Major General Miles and party who are
travelling through the South on a private
car will spend the next few days at Palm
Beach and then go to Miami. Fla.
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Appropriations for Defenc,

Appropriations for Defence.
In the spirit of that resolution the State
Of South Carolina proceeded to establish
manufactures of arms and of cannon balls,
and made purchases of all the needed mu-
nitions of war. She appropriated s5oO,O00
| for the defence of the seacoast; ordered
/ brigade OF State troops to be enlisted,
! clothed. and equipped. and at her own ex-
pense called cut the militia from time to
! time and marched them 20 the various
/ points menaced by the enemy. To that
portion of the militia actually mustered
into the service of the United States the
State of South Carolina furnished arms,
and in some instances provisions and blan-
kets. and caused TO be deposited in the
arsenals at Charleston large supplies OF
cannon balls for the defence of that har-
Dor. The State went so far as TO advance,
as her quota of the direct tax. large sum
Of money long before the tax was imposed
by Congress. which was paid over to Cen
eral Pinkney and applied to the support OF
the troops in the service OF the United
States In making these expenditures un-
der the superintendent Of State officers
all of whom were necessarily without eX-
perience. il of course happened that the
rules prescribed by the United States on
such subjects were often overlooked or Vi
olated In many cases the rules were I'M
known and under the circumstances in
which the State was placed could not have
been strictly adhered TO. In this patriotic
course of conduct the State of South Caro-
lima steadily perseyered up to the conclu-
sion of peace.
At the termination of hostilities the
State made uD her accounts and sent an
agent to Washington 10 have a settlement
with the United States. Large expendi-
lures by the State for military purposes,
during the war were borne exclusively by
the State and remuneration therefor has
not been asked or demanded of the United
States. The State took entirely upon her
self that portion of her expenditures which
she supposed might not have been properly
charged to the United States and charged
the Federal Government for only the items
which the Government was clearly bound
to supply. and which they had altogether
failed to furnish OF the claims presented
against the United States large sums were
rejected
The total amount of the items Tejected
was $685. sc. Many of the items dis
allowed are Of small amount. but large
items which have been disallowed, not for
want Of proper vouchers. but from their
being considered inadmissible charges un-
der the rules of the War Department,
therefore. redress can only be obtained
from an act OF Congress.
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Associate Justice and Mrs Brown enter
tanned at dinner last night, when their
guests were Senator and Mrs. Elkins, Com
mander and Mrs Buckingham. the Solicitor
General and Mrs. Richards, Mr.. and Mrs.
William c. Hill Mrs. Tillman. Mrs. Stan
ley Matthews. Miss Owen. Miss Morgan.
Judge Sharp. Mr.. Becker, Mr.. Pitman. and
Mr. Pritchatt
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Miss Maude Netmore, who is now at
Aiken. S. c., is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Royal Phelps Carroll at Cherokee Cottage.
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Or. Bristol pastor of the Metropolitan
Methodist Episcopal Church, will give a
talk on japanese art this evening in the
parsonage. $50 c Street. The occasion will
be a missionary tea, under the auspices of
the Young Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of the Metropolitan Church,
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tea and musicale will be given this
afternoon at the Young Woman's Christian
Home. 81 Street northwest. The COM
mitee in charge are Mrs. Gurley. Mrs. Van
Rensselaer,. Miss Ledyard. Miss Campbell,
and Miss Jane Hunt
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08

apparent and long before he led the Rough Rid
ers 10 conflict in Cuba he could number arnopg
ms admirers here not only Republicans who had
olnered from him, but many Democrats who were
unsunted in their praise of his fairness and cour-
age.
1t was as chairman Of the National Civil Service
commission that Theodore Roosevelt first became
known 10 the people Of this city. When Mr Har-
rison was inducted into the Presidential ofHse
ne made Roosevelt a member Of the Commission,
and his colleagues selected him for chairman
William Wallace, an old personal friend and once
the law partner Of Mr.. Harrison. was appointed
postmaster here. and as many of the rules relat-
ing 70 the Civil Service had not been firmly estab-
Ashed and Republicans were anxious for positions
IN the postoffce Mr. Wallace discharged a num-
Der OF men and appointed TO the vacancies sup
porters Of the party IN power. In Clevelands Ad-
minstration the Democrats had denounced Civil
Service reform as a humbug. but as soon as Post
master Wallace began TO ignore II IN some Of his
appointments the same Democrats raised their
voices against the outrage and sent complaints
10 the Commission.
Being personal friend OF the President Of the
United States. and having provided places for men
VINO had been faithful II service to the party and
the President, Mr.. Wallace felt that he Y Is more
than secure in the ground he had taken and he
and his friends laughed the idea OF any one
presuming 10 interfere with conditions that had
been brought about in Mr. Harrison's home city,
for they assumed that every one must believe
that he was cognizaut Of what was going on, and
this belief. It supposed would be sufficient to
deter the most intrepid person from asking QUes-
lions or presumng TO interfere TO reverse the con
dttons.
The Democrats who made the complaints had
little faith in the results and confessed that they
had called the attention Of the Commission TO
Postmaster Wallace's acts more to put the Admin
istration in hole" than because Of any good
that might Of such complaints TO the parties
who had suffered discharge The Republicans
were therefore laughing in their sleeves and the
Democrats were saying, Y told you So" when
vzFrr-
mission, including Chairman Roosevelt arrived in
the city. Attempts TO interview them were futile
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08

indeed. some Of the students receive general
artistic and aesthetic instruction, under the
care OF NJ A Duplan, general inspector OF the
university. The official delegates Of the Rus
sian professional schools visiting the Ezxhibi-
ton are placed under the same excellent care
and guidance.
But it may be seen that this special service
is only at the disposal OF bodies OF artisans or
students or known societies. It would be much
70 be regretted for the mass OF the pubIic-at
any rate those who desire 10 profit by the in
struction which the Exhibition arords-if an
analogous service was not organized and placed
at their disposal. This. however. has been done,
thanks TO the initiative OF the Exhibition inter
national school. Their specially conducted
visits to the various sections Of the Exhibition
have already begun and have met with both the
patronage and the success that their undertake
ing merits
The programme is diversified 1t will become
still more so in a few weeks owing to the I'm
mense demands made upon its resources In last
weeks programme there sufficient TO satisfy
the most different tastes Are you interested
in art matters? A guide will discourse upon
the social influence OF the fine arts; another
will help you to study portrait painting at the
Centennial Art Exhibition in the Grand Palais;
a third-M Lucien Magne himseIf-wiIl impart
to you the most valuable information about
stained glass; NJ Antique will help you to study
the French landscape painters OF 1880, and,
finally NJ Thomas will give you an instructive
lecture on female dress since the earliest times
in the Palais des Costumes. Are you technically
inclined? Competent guides will conduct you
through the galleries and explain the means OF
transport, and OF the actual methods employed
in construction. Are you a geographer or
colonizer? Mr.. Tarte. the Commissioner-General
of Canada will explain the Canadian section, or
NJ FeilIet, Governor Of New-Caledonia, will tell
you all that is to be known about the French
| colonies in the Pacific Ocean