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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
OPPOSED BY CHANDLER
He Objects to Rcviving the Old
Abandoned Property Act.
Mr. Money to Avoid Misrepresentation
the Measure Apply to Cotton Cap
tured During the Civil Wharf.-The
New Hampshire senator's Position.

The bill 10 revive and amend an act
to provide for the collection of aban-
doned property and the prevention OF
frauds in insurTectionary districts within
the United States and acts amendatoIy
thereof" which was introduced by Mr..
Davis on December 6, was called up in
the Senate yesterday by Mr.. Money, who
had heretofore given notice that he de-
sired to submit some remarks in explana-
ton of the bill.
In beginning his statement Mr.. Money
referred to a remark made by Mr.. Hale,
when the hill was under discussion several
days ago, to the effect that il would per-
NIT great number of claims to be brought
against the United States, which would
bring about an expenditure of 10000 GOO,
and said that in order to prevent such a
Misrepresentation he desired TO add sec
ton to the bill. This new section pro-
vides that the measure shall apply only
to captured or abandoned cotton or cotton
seed taken by the United States under the
law OF 1853 sold, and the proceeds put
into the Treasury of the United States.
The purpose of the bill, he said, was to
give to claimants an opportunity to go
into the Court of Claims and prove their
right to share of the trust fund now in
the Treasury. The matter had been favor
ably reported on, over and over again, IN
both houses. since the Thirty-ninth Con-
gress. and there could be no dispute what
ever about the facts, or about the decis-
ions of the Supreme Court on the subject.
Mr. Chandler said that he had had, as
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, dur
ing the war something to do with the fund
from the sale of captured and abandoned
property The amount realized by the
Government had been S31 Geo, 600 and it had
cost $40. coo coo to get it. There was now
some $40. eco. 000 Of it left in the Treasury.
1t had cost the North SEQ 600 human lives
and Sc, Geo eco, 000 to carry on the civil war.
And he thought it would be good deal
more sensible if. at the end of the third
Of a century, Senators would let bygones be
bygones.
He said that more than half the money
had been returned in times past to the peo-
pie of the South. and he declared his in
tention TO do what he could to keep what
little was left In the Treasury.
MIR Money expressed his regret that,
after delay of justice for thirty-fve years,
there should be now a total denial of it.
He characterized Mr.. Chambers position
as the good old plan
That they should take who have the power,
And they should keep who can.
He appealed to the Senator from New
Hampshire TO let the claim come TO a de-
cision and not continue the policy Of de-
lay. The matter was entitled to settle
ment; and he should press the matter at
every opportunity. He was perfectly will
ing that the discussion should continue IN
til the question was exhausted.
The bill went over without action
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
PENSION BILLS PASSED.
Ninety-onc FnvornbIy Acted Upon by
the House.

The House spent nearly all of yester-
days session, under the rules, in the cen
sideration of private pension bills in Com
mittee of the Whole. Ninety-one bills were
acted on favorabiy and reported to the
House at O'Clock with a recommended
ton that they be passed. Among them
were three granting pensions OF 500 a
month each to the widows of Colonels
Stotsenburg. Egbert. and Haskell. who
were killed in the Philippines. The bills
were passed in forty minutes.
The bill authorizing the appointment OF
a committee TO adiudicate the claims of
American citizens against Spain for dam
ages which the United States in the Treaty
of Peace assumed and promised to pay,
was mace the special order for today.
On the recommendation of the Commit
tee on Library. the exercises attending the
reception by Congress OF the statue Of
Gen b. ). Grant presented by the Grand
Army of the Republic, were made the
special order for May 70.
The first business before the House was
the vote on agreeing 10 the conference re-
port on the Hawaiian Government bill.
The report was adopted by vote of 1Ss
to "a.
Mr.. Ray o. New York from the Com
mittee on he judiciary, reported back,
with a Recommendation that it do lie on
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

The resolution declaring Mr.. Scott OF
West Virginia entitled to his seat in the
Senate was adopted by that body yesterday
by vote of 50 to 5, those opposing it being
Messrs Morgan. Pettus and Turner.
When the resolution, which was discussed
at length Oh Friday, was laid before the
Senate, Mr.. Pettus asked whether the
senior Senator from West Virginia (Mr.
Elkins) did not desire to present some re-
marks. No notice of the challenge having
been taken by Mr. Elkins, Mr.. Pettus said
he would go on with the discussion himself.
He read extracts from the report of the
Committee on Privileges and Elections be-
fore which the case had been presented, in
which the Chairman had stated that the
committee would examine the aifidavits
submitted and would decide whether the
testimony should be taken. The decision
had been reached, he said that no testi-
mony would be taken, but the affdavits
had not been read or considered. This
statement prompted his colleague, Mr..
Morgan, to enquire whether the affidayits
were part OF the record, and TO declare that
they should have been presented for the
consideration of the Senate.
Sometimes" remarked Mr.. Pettus. sar-
casticalIy, "a chairman of a committee
says things that he is not authorized to
say
He explained how by device one Demo-
crat in the Senate and one in the House of
West Virginia had been suspended until
after the Senatorial election, thus reduc-
ing the number of votes 10 50 and making
the IS votes received by Scott majority.
Were # not for that fraudulent action. he
said, Scott could not have been elected
Mr. Turner said that, under the facts
presented by Mr.. Pettus, there had been
duplicity. double dealing. and fraud in the
election of Mr.. Scott, and he therefore
favored further investigation.
Mr.. Chandler argued that the allegations
in the Scott case were on a par with the
facts In the Turpie case in Indiana, In
which case the Senate decided not to call
In question the acts of the Indiana Legis-
lature. He was willing TO have the action
reversed and to have the Senate decide
that Il had right to enquire into the do
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
THE RAILROAD CROSSING BILL
Amendments Reported to the Senate
From the District Committee.

Mr.. Mcmillan. from tie Senate Committee
on the District of Columbia, has reported
several additional amendments to the bill
| providing for the elimination of certain
| grade crossings on the line of the Balti-
more and Potomac Railroad Company in
this city. One of these amendments per-
mits the company to lay temporary tracks
| whenever necessary pending the compile
tion of their work under this act, provided
/ that they shall remove the same and re-
store such street to its former condition
to the satisfaction of the District Com
mssioners within sixty days after the COM
| pIetion of the work.
Another amendment provides fer the re-
building of the United States Fish Com
mission building, now located on the Mall,
according to plans approved by the chief
of engineers of the Army. The bill, as first
reported. provided that the railroad COM
pany should pay $40, 600 for the rebuilding
of the Fish Commission building. the ad-
ditional amendment having provision
that any excess of that amount in the cost
of rebuilding shall be paid by the United
States.
An amendment t, section :. relating to
the closing of streets, provides that rno
portion of any street shall be closed under
authority OF this act until the railroad
company shall have secured control of the
property abutting upon the portion to be
closed, it being the intent that no property
owner shall be deprived of egress from or
ingress to his property.
Section 10, relating to property to be ac-
quired, is amended so as to provide that.
as to square southeast of square 26I
and square go. the Southern Railroad
Company shall have the same rights Of
acquisition by purchase or condemnation,
to be exercised under the same conditions,
as are in this act provided for the acquisi-
tion of additional land by the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad Company: and such
squares, when so acquired. may be used
by the Southern Railway Company to ac-
conmodate the handling and delivery Of
local freight traffic in the District.
substitute was reported Tor section
u. authorizing the Secretary of War to
enter into a contract with the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad Company TO con-
struct within two years after the passage
of this act at point not less than 500
feet above the site of the present Long
Bridge, new bridge OF iron or steel in
accordance with plans and specifications
to be approved by the Secretary of War
and S5GS, 900 is appropriated for the pur-
pose. The bridge is to be for highway
traffic but all street railroads are TO have
the right to cross IT, and each street rail-
way using the bridge is to pay in addi-
ton to its taxes. one-haif of one cent for
each passenger carried across it,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
OFFICERS OF THE NAVY.
Information for the Senate Regard.
ing Their Number and DUTY.

The SECRETARY of the Navy yesterday for
warded to the Senate reply to a resolu-
ton dated April IS. calling for information
as to the number Of commissioned officers
OF different grades and corps in the Navy.
The Secretary states that he understands
the resolution as intended primarily to
elicit information as to the necessity for
an increase in the number of line officers
and furnishes a detailed statement of the
number of officers. showing the number at
sea, on shore, on waiting orders, on sick
leave on scholarships and on special duty.
Summing up the report. he states that
there are 942 officers of the line available
for sea or shore duty. 543 being at sea and
800 on shore or other duty. or the latter
number, 16 are on sick leave and u on
nautical scholarships, leaving 81 actually
Oh shore duty
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

years of age to be or remain upon any of
the avenues, streets, courts. alleys, or
public places in the District at night after
9 o'clock unless accompanied by parent
or under tne control or care of guardian
or other person having the legal custody
of such minor person, or is in the per-
Torrance of an errand or duty directed by
such parent guardian, etc. or whose le
gal employment makes it necessary to be
upon the streets, etc, after said hour"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

the table the resolution offered by Mr..
Livingston of Georgia asking the Attor-
ney General to report to the House what
other steps have been taken if any, TO
secure the presence of GaynCr, Greer, ct
al. indicted as accomplices of Oberlin NJ.
Carter in the Southern district of Georgia,
to answer TO the charges against them.
Mr.. Ray stated that in view of the pas
sage OF an act by the Senate TO reach the
evil complained of in Judge Browns de-
cision. and two letters written to the
committee by Attorney General Griggs.
the passage of the resolution was unnee-
essary. The report was agreed TO.
The House, at 1870 O'Clock. adjourned
until today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
EARBINeER OF THE CAMPAIGN
The Resolution Authorizing Permits
for Additional Telephone Wires.

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Mcmillan
from the Committee on the District of Co
lumbia, reported favorably joint reso-
luton, which was Immediately passed, au-
thorizing the Commissioners TO grant per-
mits for such telephone wires as may be
necessary for the Agricultural Depart
ment; also for connecting any political
headquarters in the District with the
trunk lines of any telegraph or telephone
company operating in the District which
temporary permits shall terminate Janu-
airy l, 1901. The bill provides that this au-
thorzation shall not be construed to per-
nit the erection of any telephone or tele-
graph pole in the District except as al
ready provided by law.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
INSPECTION OF FLOUR.
A Bill Affecting the District Passed
by the senate.


by the senate.
The Senate has passed bill to amend an
act regulating the inspection of flour in the
District approved December q, 1885 The
bill amends the act by striking out the last
clause of section and inserting in lieu
thereof the following:
and no barrel, half-barrel, or sack OF
flour not examined and branded by the in
spectcr as aforesaid shall be sold within
the District under fine of 81 for each and
every barrel, half barrel, or sack, to be col
lected as other fines and penalties are col
lected."
The object of this legislation is TO supply
an omission in the act it was designed to
amend by extending the penalty to the
sales OF sacks of -four not duly examined
and branded by the inspector. The bill
was introduced at the instance of the Dis
trict Commissioners. who stated that the
omission was a manifest iradvertence, as
section Of the law makes it the duty of
the inspector to examine such sacks.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
General Debility.

You feel 1t most in the spring. You're
tired, nervous, irritable, and have no ap-
petite. ''Somach's out of order" you say
You need Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
Your body needs replenishing 1t is fun of
the poisons OF winter The Bitters will
drive them away. 1t puts the system in
good condition by curing all such ailments
as dyspepsia, indigestion. constipation, and
prevents malaria fever and ague. PRI-
VATE REVENUE STAMP covers the necl,
nf the hnf tie
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
A PROPOSED CURFEw LAW.
4 BIZ Placing Restrictions Upon
Children Under sixteen

The District Commissioners recently re-
ceived through the Washington w. c. T..
L. the draft of bill entitled IAN act in
relation to children under sixteen years of
age in the District of Columbia
This is what is popularity known as a
"curfew law and the first section makes
it unlawful for any person under sixteen
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
Another OIeomarxarinc Bill.

A bill was introduced in the Senate yes
terday by Mr.. Scott. specifying the man.
ner in which oleomargarlne shall be
marked. and requiring wholesale dealers
TO keep books containing a record Of trans
actions, which are always TO be open to
the inspection of collectors Of internal
revenue.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
That Ihrobbinp Headache

Would quickly leave you, il you used DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Thousands OF sufferers have
proved their matches merit for Sick and Nervous
Headaches They make pure blood and build up
your health. Only 25 cents, money back if not
cured. sold by Henry Evans. 9e2 st, Drug
cist
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
ENTITLED TO His Seat
The Senate Decides in Favor of Mr.
Scott. of West Virginia.

Only Three Votes Cast Against Him
Efforts of MIR. Pettus to Have
Further investigation of the
Case Unsuccessful-Mr. Chandier's
Warufng-Othcr Matters Discussed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

Care and constant strain Of work has first
effect upon the nerves. Without strong
nerves, the stomach, liver, and kidneys are
weakened, the blood IS impoverished, the energy
of the body is wasted, and disease is liable.
GEORGE H. GRAVES, La Crosse, Wis. writes ::
"Pains Celery Compound is the greatest spring medicine
the face of this earth taking this spring with better
results than before 1t will do all claim for it, fact
Paines Celery Compound the only tonic medicine that will
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28
Biggest OF the Mems Hat Sales.

That is biggest values that can be
offered at least prices. But not the
biggest in quantity-for TOD
unquestionably wind-up this
They're Derbys. Fedoras,
Hats-in only the latest sh
in everyone of the fashionaF
Black, Brown, Cedar. Pc
Blue pearl, and Covert.
Hats worth up to $3.50. Yo
choice of
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-28

Jewelry.
&C For the Sterling Silver Friendship
j Hearts in many patterns of chasing,
that are bargains at Ice elsewhere;
and 1Oc for the Jeweled Hearts that
are 25c elsewhere.
1CC For choice of $50 Gold-plated
10 Hat Pins. new jeweled effects
that are worth SOC.
&C For silver-plated Bangle Bracelets,
y handsomely chased, and 15c for
more elaborate ones.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-01-13

Man wants but little here below
But, be 1t understood,
No matter whether high or low,
That little must be good;
Which may explain why men of taste.
Who always get the best,
Their heads by Dunlap hats are graced
When they would be we'll dressed;
For Dunlap blocks, the critics tell,
In style and texture all excel.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-01-13
sc a oocD SOW GOODBYE.

dow Of; in my dreams so back to the
day
When stood at our old wooden gate.
And started TO school in full battle ar.
ray.
We'll armed with primer and slate.
And as the latch fell thought myself
free.
Aud gloricd. I fear. on the sly.
Till | heard kind voice that whispered
TO ME:
BE a good boy: goodbye"
"Be good boy: gcod.by." 1t seems
They have followed me all these years:
They have given a form to my youthful
dreams
And scattered my foolish fears.
They have stayed my feet on many a
brink.
Unseen by blinded eye;
For just in time 1 would pause and
think:
BE a good boy: good .bye."
Oh. brother OF mine. in the battle OF life.
Just starting or nearing its close.
This motto aloft. in the midst OF the
strife.
VIII conquer wherever 1t goes.
Mistakes you will make. for each Of us
errs.
But. brother. Just honestly try
To accomplish your best. In whatever
occurs,
BE a good boy: goodbye"
Saturday Evening Post.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-01-13
Lassoing a Burglar.

~ HERE was really no one at the
Colllngsworths who approved of
Tony except perhaps the twins.
and they were not at all responsible
authorities.
we Just like her cause she's Tony"
Tad would say. emphatlcally. when cor
uered for logical reason. "And she
tells us Indian stories. and knows about
birds and bugs and snakes and things.
and don't say. Run away, children
the minute she sees somebody that's
grown up. the way Marion does"
And she isn't afraid Of anything
not even mamma" Roy would add. SOL
EMMY.
II was nearly two months since Tony
bad come from far-ofY Wyoming to
make her home with her uncles family.
Aunt Henrlette had dlsapproved of her
from the first morning when she en-
tered the dainty reception room aud
stood there proudly, a tall. tanned and
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-01-13
QUAINT OLD CURACAO,
Scene Uf Many "a Bloody Battle of the
Oltlcn Times.

Scene Of Many % Bloody Battle Ut the
Oi,lcn Times.
Curacao Is Il Dutch colony. and the
quaintcst little island In the world. 1t
Is not bigger than the District OF Co.
lumbia. but has about 1000 inhabit.
ants and has played an important par,
In the history Of America. 1t has he.
longed ut different times to England.
Spain aud Holland, and Its coy harbor
has been the scene of many u bloody
battle between the navics of the old
world. as well as between the pirates
and buccaneers that infested the Ca
ribbcan sea for two centuries. 1t has
been for 100 years and still II an asylum
for political fugitlves. and many Of
the revolutions that rack and wreck
the republics on the Spanish main are
Matched under the shelter of the pre-.
tcntlOus but harmless fOrtrcsses that
guard this port. Bolivar Santa Ana
and many other famous men In Span
sh.Amerlcan history have lived there
In exile. and until recently there was
an imposing castle upon one Of the
utIS, tUNcT. tue
founder Of five republics lived In bnn-
ishment for several years and waited
for rescue.
The houses are built In the Dutch
style. exactly like those In Holland:
the streets are SO narrow that the PEG.
pic can almost shake hands through
their windows with the nelghbOrs across
the way. and the walls IRE rs thick as
would bc needed for fortress. The
Dutch governor lives In the solemn.
looking old mansion fronting the Skat.
tegat. or lagoon, that forms the har.
Dor. guarded by company of stupid.
looking soldiers with few old.fashiOn-
cd cannOns. The commerce of the Isl.
AMI Is Of phOsphates. ana the govern
ment receives u revenue Of S5OO.OOO
from companies that ship them away.
There Is not a spring or well. or any
fresh water. ana the Inhabitants are
entirely dependent upon rain water for
existence. or upon supplies brought In
barrels by schOOners from the Venczue-
Ian coast, ninety miles away, or upon
distilled sea water. As sometimes It
doesn't rain for year or two the nat.
ural supply Is often exhausted. and
u glass Of imported Is worth as much
as the same amount OF wine or beer.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1900-01-13

down town. "'rcll her to stretch IN
when she washes 'cn. and that will
keep cm In shape and size"
The wife promised to caution the
washcrwOman, AMI accordingly when
the next Monday came around she In.
structed the laundry artistic about the
first suit. The garments came through
the ordeal without an appreclable
change In size. 40 did the next suit,
and the third. Every Monday the same
caution was repeated, and the conscicn.
tiOus waslierwomcn pulled ana tugged
mt the flannels until the threads were
strained.
well. these garments are keeping
their Size" muttered the husband, ns
he put on some of them several weeks
after the purchase. and when they had
gone through several washings. Hc
noticed the sleeves were u little long
AMI the legs crowded his socks and
shoe tops. \ week or two later he
found II necessary to PUT two folds In
his Wristbands. and the folds around his
ankles grew alarmingly. stu he hes.
itated abOutsaving anything that might
change the growth of the garments In
the opposite direction. He had some
experience In the gradual shrinknge of
fiannels. and he decided to be quite.
But the stretching continued. Each
washing nccessitated I'm extra fold and
higher hitch. He knew something had
to be done or he would soon be obliged
TO discard one Of the garments and use
the other us union suit II the muscu.
lar laundress was not stopped. He
made 1t matter Of secrecy with his
wife to call u halt on the stretching. The
next Monday the wife surprised the
wasllerwOman In the basement In undry.
eating her lunch while sitting IL u
swing made Of the husbands under.
wear. ana the secret was out. The
husband IL hoping that by spring the
tlnnnels will be back into normal con-
d!tiOn. Meanwhile tho rcsourceful
washerwOmnn munChes hcr lunch
while seated on u kitchen chair.--Chi.
cagO Inter Ocean.