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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
A Boom with w-hiskers.-

A Boom With Nhiskers.-Apparent
ly without the aid Of Col Henry c. Payne
a Vice Presidential boom has been launch
ed in Texas for the Hon. Ned" Green.
The Green boom is presented to the ma
ton as a combination affair, with Eastern
as well as Western elements Mr. Green
is the promising young son Of Mrs Hetty
Green, OF Wall Street and is said TO be
in the neighborhood of twenty-one years
Of age. He looks older, though. and il
is stated that when he permits his whis-
kers a month or two of uninterrupted
growth not even Mark Hanna would be
able 10 say that he is too young for Vice
President. The young gentleman was sent
to Texas by his mother several years
ago with instructions to grow up with the
country and make his own way in the
world. He soon became the manager of a
railroad system eleven miles long. When
he is not managing this railroad he is
managing one faction Of the Republican
party of Texas This faction consists
OF himself and three postmasters along his
railroad system. The other faction con-
sists Of National Committeeman John
Grant and all the other postmasters in
Texas not on the Green railroad system.
II is believed the noise Of the Green boom
is what has sent the Hon. Timothy L.
Woodruff on another Western tour. As
between Woodruff and Green il is thought
Mr. Hanna would have a hard time in
choosing Still, if Mr. Green's doting
mother should make up her mind to put
Ned on the ticket to be nominated at
Philadelphia Mr.. Hanna might conclude to
waive the age limit he prescribed for the
running mate several weeks ago Greater
men than Mr.. Hanna have had to give up
when Mrs. Green got after them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Quay Worse OFT is the general
opinion that the action yesterday put Colo
mel QUAY in worse fix than he was in be
fore his supporters tried to advance mis-
case. Senator Hoar meant to do the Penn
sylvanian a good turn by getting April 8
fixed as the date on which the case will be
taken up and considered until disposed Of
But so many provisos were tackled on to
Senator Hoar's motion before it was agreed
TO that il is almost certain the case will
not be disposed tuf at this session. This
means that Quay will not get into the
Senate on Governor Stones appointment
OF course it is possible that his friends
NAV be strong enough TO overcome the new
difficulties now placed In the way and force
his contest TO final vote, in which event
II is not doubted that he would be seated
But the probabilities are believed to be
strongly against this. 1t seems now that
Colonel Quay will not get into the Senate
of the Fifty-sixth Congress unless he cap
lures the Pennsylvania Legislature TO be
elected in November.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Where the owner of a dwelling house
erects another building Of a greater height
than the said dwelling on land adjoining,
thereby causing the chimneys to smoke.
the English Court Of Chancery, in the case
OF Welsbach, etc, Company VS.. New In
candescent Company GA S. J. 262), holds
that the lessee OF the dwelling is entitled
to recover damages on the ground that a
lessor covenants with his lessee for quiet
enjoyment OF the premises. and that in this
case the covenant is broken by the acts OF
the lessor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

A novel question has been raised in Grim
inal law in the case of Regina vs.. Law GA
s. J. 2G2J, as to whether the defendant, who
has been acquitted in a criminal prosecu-
ton. can recover from the prosecutor the
costs sustained by him by reason Of the
Indictment The court held that under
statute the defendant was entitled to re-
cover
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

To Discourage Contests. - Repre-
sentative Burke OF Texas has introduced a
bill in the House to which apparently few
members of Congress ought to be able to
find objection. Judge Burke. who has him
self had 10 meet silly contest waged
against him by the Populists, seeks to re-
move the premiums now placed upon con-
tests in the form Of $4,000 as expenses al
lowed by the Government In other words,
most any statesman who runs for Congress
and is beaten can come to Washington and
live in luxury for a year at the expense OF
the Government by merely filing a con-
test against the statesman who beat him.
1t is safe 10 predict that if Judge Burke 5
bill becomes law there will be fewer con
tests in the House in future. Tens OF
thousands OF dollars have been FILTERED
away in the last twenty years on contests
in the House, which resulted unfavorably
to the contestants. The theory that a con-
testant needs the money allowed by the
Government with which to employ counsel,
even II it were sound in principle, is shown
on reflection to be untenable; for it asserts
that a man who believes himself able to
make laws is unable sufficiently to in
terpret them TO protect his own interests.
The discussion Of Judge Burke's bill is eX
pected to develop some important facts
connected with contests in the House.
Statistics show. for example, that in the
last ten COngresses-iive Republican ard
five Democratc-there have been forty-siX
successful contests, to say nothing Of the
vaster number that were not successful.
That IS to say, forty-six Representatives
who were regularly admitted to the House
have been afterward deprived Of their seats
on contest. OF this number the five Repub-
lican Houses have unseated thirty-four
| Democrats and the five Democratic Houses
have unseated twelve Republicans. This is
record. as remarked by a Democrat yes
terday that would make the Republicans
ashamed of themselves if they were cap
able of feeling shame. They have thrown
three Democrats out of this House, two of
whom were deprived Of their seats on
strict party vote. Brigham II. Roberts was
deprived Of his seat in an irregular and
unconstitutional way, but as Democrats as
well as Republicans voted against Roberts
under the lash OF the yellow Journals, that
act cannot be accounted as partisan The
other two Democrats unseated-Mr. Rob
| bins OF Alabama and Mr.. Young Of Vir-
ginia-owe their misfortune to the circum-
stance that the House is controlled by the
Republicans. 1t is in the cards for the Re
publicans to unseat two other Democrats
in this House-Mr. Rhea Of Virginia and
Mr.. Crawford of North Carolina. Not
Republican in the House who does not
wink playfully when these two contests are
spoken Of and whisper something to the
effect that two more Democrats are
marked for slaughter"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

We are glad to- observe that it did not
take long for Congress to wake UP on the
subject Of the snow-hlled streets. This
perhaps was because Senators and Repre-
sentatives are as susceptible in the matter
OF Wet feet as ordinary mortals are. What
is the reason, however that they appear
insensible to the condition Of the city
water supply? How about the filtration
scheme? The water we drink greatly re-
sembles that which soaks our shoe, in
color, texture. and solid contents
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

What is the poor Republican National
Convention to 90? Philadelphia not only
cannot raise the promised contribution 10
the campaign box but is in danger Of not
being able to furnish a hall Mr.. Hanna's
troubles grow apace.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Yesterday was a DUH day with the door
keepers Of the galleries Of the House. It
is not often so, but yesterday the at
tendance Of spectators was slim. Those
who came did not remain long. so drowsy
were the floor proceedings. Pension Fri
days and claim Fridays are unattractive
days in the House from a popular stand
point. Among the gallery visitors yester-
day was Senator Taliaferr0 Of Florida. who
was showing a party Of Florida friends
what may be seen at the Capitol.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Where passenger on a railway train re-
railroad crossing which resulted in the dis
case of neurasthenia the Court Of Civil Ap-
peals Of Texas. in the case Of Gulf and C..
Railway Company VS.. Hoyter tj5 s. W.
Rep. 1881 holds that he is entitled to re-
ceive damages. although he received no
bodily injury at the time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

All hackmen without discrimination
carrying passengers and baggage for hire
have the right, says the Supreme Court
of Minnesota, in the case of Godbout VS..
St Paul Union Depot Company Isl n. W.
Rep, 1851. to enter the depots of a railway
company to deliver or receive passengers
or baggage, subject to proper regulations
for the interest of the travelling public.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

During the reading Of the Alaskan bill
yesterday morning Mr. Bacon entered the
Senate chamber. and for some time Occu-
pied himself at his desk. The clerk was
reading slowly and in a low. monOtonous
tone Of voice a fact which soon attracted
Mr. Bacons attention Rising and ad-
dressing the Chair. he said: Mr.. Presi-
dent as the present function Of the Sen
ate is the reading Of this bill for its in
formation, / suggest that it be read in
such a manner that it can be understood.
The clerk then raised his voice and Mr..
Bacon, with look on his face which
seemed to say. i have done my duty,
left The chamber.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

One would think" said Representa-
tive yesterday. that the bill for the relief
of the Globe Works OF Boston, may go
through this Congress. II is an old, old
story. 1t is a claim for money alleged 10
be due to the builders OF the light draft
monitor SuncOok, built in 1862. Il is a
claim that has annually appeared in Con-
gress since 1861"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

A curious case has arisen in Nebraska
as to who is entitled TO a reward for find
ing a dead body. The Supreme Court held
(Elkhorn Lodge VS.. Hudson, 81 n. W. Rep.
$3.50 that where many persons are engaged
in the search for a dead body, for the re-
covery of which a reward is offered, and
one acting on his own account, independ-
ent OF the others, and for the purpose OF
securing the reward, succeeds in finding
the missing body. he will be entitled to
the whole reward, and that the others Of
the searching party have no right to pro
rata shares
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

There are a number Of very bald heads
seen in the House. two Of the most con
spicuous being those Of Mr.. BOuteil Of
Illinois. and Mr.. Van VoOrhis of Ohio. The
side hair OF Mr.. Boutell is white that
of Mr.. Van Voorhis Is dark, while
here and there appears grey streak.
These gentlemen do not figure cOnspicu-
ously in the House debates, but both are
decidedly practical repTesentatives-tha
is, they are earnest workers in commit
tee apd Jealous in looking after the IN
terests Of their constituents.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

The Senate diplomatic gallery was oc-
eupied yesterday by two members Of the
Turkish Legation, and one Of the Colon
bian Legation. The Turkish representa-
tives remained but a short time and
seemed to take but little interest in the
proceedings but the South American was
an interested listener to all Of the de-
bate on the Porto Rican Relief bill. As
a rule the ladies Of the Diplomatic Corps
attend the sessions Of Congress more
often than the men.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Mr.. Tillman made one of his emphatic
speeches in the Senate yesterday. the first
that he has made in several days. He
directed his remarks principally toward
the attitude assumed by Mr. Allison on
the Porto Rican question, and on this sub
ject his speech was a mixture Of denuncia-
tion and sarcasm. There are few subjects
on which Mr.. Tillman speaks in which
he does not find an opportunity for refer
ence to some occurrence or condition OF
affairs in his own State Of South Carolina.
and in speaking of the hurricane in Porto
Rico he compared it to the storm which
caused such great suffering and loss Of life
among the growers of Sea Island cotton
of the coast Of South Carolina.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

In an action to recover the amount OF
an accident insurance policy, which in
sured against Injuries sustained through
external. violent. and accidental means,
except that in case Of injury wantOnly in
flicted by the assured, or inflicted while in
sane, the measure Of liability is to be the
premiums paid" the Supreme Court Of
Illinois, in the case OF Fidelity and Casu-
atty Company vs.. Weise (55 n. E. Rep, 54O),
holds that on the issue Of suicide the bur
den OF proof is on the plaintiff to show by
a preponderance Of the evidence that the
assured did not commit suicide.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Where person who is seriously i'll
agrees orally with another to convey GER
tain piece of land in payment for care in
illness and dies without making the con-
veyance, the Supreme Court Of South Da-
kota, in the case Of Lothrop vs.. Marble Isl
n W. Rep. SS5), holds that this oral
agreement should be carried into effect,
and that the land should be conveyed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

At an early hour yesterday morning the
corridors Of the Capitol we're crowded with
visitors, the greater number OF whom were
from out Of the city. and belonged 70 ex-
cursion parties which we're spending the
day in sightseeing As the Senate con-
vened at 10 o'clock many Of the visitors
took seats in the galleries on that side
Of the Capitol but few remained. as moth
ing was being done except the reading OF
the Alaskan bill. At noon. however. when
the regular session Of both houses began
the galleries filed rapidly and during the
rest Of the day there was an unusually
large attendance.
The daily sentinel., 1900-05-01
The DR.. EIdridge Prizes.

DR.. e. F. Eldridge displayed to the
eyes OF a reporter for The Sentinel this
morning, box which fairly made his
eyes water, as gold is a commodity
which does not enter very frequently in
to the holdings OF reporter.
1t was box containing a ten, Eve,
two and a half and one dollar gold
pieces, which are to bs the prizes, which
are to be contested fer at the coming en-
tertainment, whore the contestants will
read or speak from the written poems Of
tho doctor.
Some Of the gold pieces are quite old
coinage and this alone makes them
worth more than their minted value.
There is a great deal Of interest being
taken in the coming contest and it prom
ises to be . we'll contested one, a. those
who have already signified their inten-
ton of participatinssare members of the
public schools, who have appeared be-
fore in contests and who have . know
ledge OF defamation which will make
their efforts worth listening to.
The daily sentinel., 1900-05-01

Ora Barton is down from Leadville,
visiting among old friends.
The daily sentinel., 1900-05-01
C.B. RICH,
Real Estate.
insurance,
Collections.
Special Bargains

If disposed OF at once, l can sell,
Lot 10, Capitol Hill for $1,000.
This lot of 10 acres with a 400
foot frontage on 9TH street is worth
S2,2so. Can also offer Four Corner
Lots on Grand avenue at $500.
Call early if you want chance
at these.
The daily sentinel., 1900-05-01

-. W I
'Tis spring when you are s..eczing
And coughing all day long;
'Tis spring when you are wheeling.
And feeling far from strong;
IT'S spring when you are dragging
Through existence like log,
When your lungs are limp and sagging
And your joints are full of fog.
Gazoot.
huntington, Ind. John Stephen,
while climbing fence to stick hog.
was seriously stabbed by butcher knife
he carried in his pocket.-Exahange.
He should have waited til the hog came
down. f
Adam Fakir writes a lengthy article
in a recent number Of the National Ad-
vertiser entitled "The right way to use q
hair wash" We have not had time to
read the article but have no doubt the
author is Adam Fakir and bald headed
one at that.
A Salt Lake psddler was acquitted of
the vicious charge Of swindling his Gus
toners on the quantity Of potatoes he
furnished. Maybe the policeman who
made the capture failed to see how any
man could give a square deal with a
round measu, g.
An enterprising whiskey merchant
claims his goods" are like "liquid music
to the SOUL" We never drank in any
liquid music but presume the juice re-
ferred to is 30 called because it "trills de
soul" and works its victim up to high
pitch.
According to Chicago paper Albert
Crossi and Anna M. Glass were matii-
monially dovetailed together last Sat
urday. II there is anything in name
this misguided couple should have a
shaperon to conduct them safely across
the restless waterr Of tho turbulent mat
rimonial "see."
The body Of full grown voter "has
been" floating around in the Unaweep
river for several days midway between
Kopjville and Buggville, ga, 3 the Ga
zoot. The former place being q
rank gold-bug community and the lat
ter 16 to town the "has been" is evil
IDENTIFY populiet and undecided which
way to go.
A Kalamazoo man recently shot an
eagle on the foot OF which was attached
tag bearing the enitials "P. z. g."
Had the letters been on it's egg, supersti
cious people would no doubt immagine
the significant event foreshadowed the
arrival OF another vice-presidential can
didate.-Gazoa Maybe when the egg
came the noble bird was too high up to
safely lay it without it's breaking in its
fall and thus distorting the initials.
The five state papers whose sphere of
influence" is greatest are as follows, in
the order named.-Kopjville Excuse
Durango Democrat, Colorado Springs
Gazette, Fruita Mail, Rocky News.
In computing the above the circulating
OF the paper has not been taken into
consideration-thatw would not be fair. as
some have no circulation. The latter
named paper is published in Denver.
The Collbrap Oracls would come sixth.
The daily sentinel., 1900-05-01
MAY.

The robin, the forerunner of the sp-inR,
The bluebird with its jocund carolling.
The restless swallows building in the caves,
The golden buttercups, the grass, the leaves
The lilacs tossing in the winds OF May.
All welcome this majestic holiday.
The evening times., 1900-03-06
A BANK CLAIM DECIDED.
The Chemical National of New York
Wins 100000 suit.

The claim of the Chemical National
Bank Of New York. upon the Fidelity Ma
tional Bank, OF Cincinnati for a loan of
$500, 600 was established by a decision of
the Supreme Court yesterday. In announc-
ing the opinion Justice Harlan reviewed
the facts Harper, Vice President of the
Fidelity Bank, applied to the Chemical
Bank for a loan of S3000 600 TO his bank
which was granted and credit given the
Fidelity for that amount on it's books
Later Harper fraudulently caused the of
ficers of his own bank to give him ind-
Vidually credit on its book for $500, 900 and
personally used the money. The $500, 900
in the Chemical Bank was checked out by
the officials Of the Fidelity Bank on its
own checks When the Fidelity failed. the
Chemical Bank put in its claim for $780,
600 which was resisted by the receiver on
two grounds:
One that Harper was not authorized to
act for the bank in making the loan; that
the money was used in dishonest scheme
Of his own. The other that the Fidelity
Bank was not liable for the loan because
the corporation had no power TO borrow
that sum il its officers had asked for it.
The court below, said Judge Harlan.
found that the Fidelity Bank was respon-
sible to the Chemical Bank for the money
and its judgment was affirmed. Whether
or not 1t had the power to borrow the
money it got the money, drawing it out on
its OWE checks.
The evening times., 1900-03-06
,,,.9 You sn,s B. ; %.. .,s Us, SAPOLO

veterinary medicine in the State or Terri
tory in which he has resided. by the pay
ment OF a suitable fee and by evidence as
to the privileges which licentiates viii re
ceive in State or Territory.
II is further provided that actual prac-
titioners in the District. on the passage OF
the bill who held diplomas from trust
worthy sources, shall upon the presentation
OF the requisite proofs, be registered and
licensed without formal examination.
II is also set forth in the proposed bill
that any person having been rejected as
an applicant by the Board OF Examiners
may appeal from the decision of the board
TO the Commissioners OF the District. when
a hearing is to be granted and the Com
missioners may upon presentation of proofs
approve or reverse the decision of the ex-
aminers.
The bill provides that no license shall be
valid under the law until it is registered
with the Health Department of the Dis
trict
Further provisions of the measure relate
10 the conspicuous display Of the license in
the Office of The practitioner. the examina-
tion Of the premises by the police. the dis
play of signs, cards, and advertisements.
and the titles which may be assumed by
the licentiate. The bill is voluminous
one, covering a good deal OF ground.
The evening times., 1900-03-06
THE coUNTERFEITING CASE.
Clark and Berry Heretofore Un-
known to Secret Service officials.

James Berry and Richard L. Clark. the
two men who were arrested In Alexandria
on Saturday night by Officer James on a
charge of circulating spurious silver dol
lars were given a hearing yesterday be-
fore the Alexandria authorities and held
for the grand jury, which meets in April.
II was at first thought probable that the
men would be turned over to the United
States authorities, but il is understood
that the Virginia State authorities de-
clined to agree to any such arrangement.
Both Of the men, il is said, confessed to
having circulated counterfeit coin. 1t is
alleged that they are only mediums
through which an organized gang of coun-
terfeiters has been distributing spurious
money throughout the small cities in the
South.
The capture was considered of such i'm
portance that Chief Wilkie and Mr.. Mo-
ran, of the United States Secret Service
Bureau. interviewed the men in Alexandria
on Sunday The object was if possible, to
obtain a clew to the real counterfeiters
with whom il is suspected they are operat-
ing AS far as could be learned nothing
of Importance was brought out in the in
terview.
Mr.. Moran said yesterday that the bu-
reau had no information to give out rela-
tive to the prisoners excepting that they
were unknown to the Secret Service Off
GERS as men who had previously been en-
gagged in counterfeiting money.
The evening times., 1900-03-06
A SUIT IN EQUITY.
Controversy Between Relatives of
Aged Daniel Rollins

Suit was filed in equity yesterday by Al
ice Rollins, Lena Rollins Kesterson, and
her husband, James E. Kesterson, against
Daniel Rollins, ST., and Daniel Rollins. jr..
respectively father and brother of the first
two named complainants. and others, ask
ing that Daniel Rollins jr be enjoined
from disposing of certain property owned
by the elder Rollins of the same name. The
complainants are represented by Messrs.
Wolf and Rosenberg.
1t is explained that the defendant Dam
iel Rollins, ST., is 102 years Of age, and re-
sides in Chicago. 1t is also stated that
he is unable to read or write; that he has
been blind for five years or longer 1t Is
also alleged that about five years ago DAN
iel Rollins, jr., induced his father to leave
the District and go to Chicago, where he
now lives with Fannie Brown, a daughter
by his first wife. Knowing that his fathe,
was possessed of valuable real estate In
the District, 1t is claimed that Daniel Rol-
lins, jr, and Fannie Brown conceived a
scheme to deprive the other heirs of the
defendant Daniel Rollins, sr., of their in
terest in the property.
1t is claimed by the complainants that
their brother, being of the same name as
their father, that they fear that he will
endeavor to dispose of the estate of their
father by deed of conveyance or by will
and thus defeat their rights. The property
consists Of lot No. s, in square No. 636,
and premises AZ L Street northwest.